Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 69, Decatur, Adams County, 22 March 1927 — Page 1

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I FLOOD waters ■ I CONVERT GENEVA I INTO AN ISLAND si _ I «ams County Town IsolatI ed As Al! Roads Leading I into Town Are Closed I fRFST OF I' L 0 O I) I I BEI IKMA’ reached 1 (ieueva. Mar. 22.—The floods in this section have conwrtKl this town into an island. 2 pven - road has been closed mill the waler running swittly them in numerous places, flic stale road is under mihr between here and Berne and also south of here. The ' ei«i road is impassable and the highways both south and east are under nlPr . The flood stage here is the highest since 1913. The shanks us d as tool sheds ilong the lob ditch were torn loose ltd floated down against the lob brdge. These have been secured bow by chains. It is believed that, within a day or two, if there is no more rain, tlie water will begin to recede. While the flood waters of this vicinity have failed to recede, the cold I weather today's sunshine held the onI coming waters at bay, and inundated foi.i- - i]| bo nassable aagin in a f»' day- unless more rain fallsin the next I day or two. according to reports reaching the Daily Democrat today. There are several places in the county where the waters have extenjifd over the roads and several roaj& ire closed to traffic. No rise was noted in the last 12 hours, howevef. uni it is the general opinion that the water will start receding la'e today. The cement road east of this city is still covered, and several others from 2 to 8 inches cf water on them. The roads in the southern part of the county near the Wabash river also are covered to a depth of several inches. Fields are flooded throughout northern Indiana, but no residences in Adams county are tniiught to be in imniuent danger Rivers Begin to Fall Indianapolis. Ind., Mar. 22—(United Press)—Flood waters which in 1 many places reached the highest levels since the disastrous flood of 1913 vere s'owly receding today in most parts of northern and central Indiana. The crest will notj be reached a, ong the lower Wabash River until i la 'e in the week, but unless there is further heavy rainfall no serious damage i 3 anticipated. White river began slowly falling Indianapolis last ’light, and todav who had evacuated houses KONTIXtKD ON PAGE SEVEN) ML INSULL MSTORTONI6HT Presbyterian C h u r c h To formally Install Rev. emthiel This Evening A' a meeting of the Fort Wayne ' 8 yttwy, governing body of the Fcr>,^ erlan church ’ the Rev. Harry the p" el WaS fMmall y received into i 1,1 '' Byne district organization "■ will be formally installed as churn ° f ,lle First Pr esbyterian at ti " °n Decatur ‘ at a public meeting >e Presbyterian church, at 7:30 elo< * tonight. bJ a h L Pl '? liC ’ n general and the memattemi n 6 loCal church are invited to nivht ' * ns,a Hation services trot Re?T h WiU n ' ark the ’’eginning dtv Pern thiel’s pastorate in this F ® rnthiel and his family came Cincinnif' 1 ' Seveial we ekß ago from »a " bv?n ' V ’ e WiU take the poat x- *■ *■ - PresbyteH Ptolnlnent Pastors of the Btallat ’on services 6

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Extra!’ Extra!! Prince Os Wales Is 4 Thown From Horse Northampton, Eng., Mar. 22. —(United Dress. I The Prince of Wales was thrown from his horse today when the animal stumbled during the running of the army steeplechase at Holdenby. The prince was reported to have been uninjured. ORGANIZE IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE Berne A n d Geneva M e n Form Chapter Os Organization At Berne A chapter of the Izaak Walton league was organized by citizens of Berne 1 "and Geneva, at a meeting held in the community Auditorium, at Berne, last Fiiday night. A. E. Bodine, state organizer. was present and outlined the wo:k of the organization. The following temporary officers were elected by the Berne-Geneva chapter: L. 1* Yager, president; Emi) Aeschiltnan, vice-president; Chester Milhaud, secretaiy; Louis Niederhouser, treasurer. There are about 25 paid up charter member and a total of about fifty men have signed up to become members. The charter night meeting will lie held sometime in April. ANTI-SMUGGLING TREATY IS ENDED U. R. Terminates Treaty With Mexico; May Lift Embargo On Arms Washington, March 22. — (United Press.)—The state department today announced it had served notice on Mexico terminating the anti-smuggling treaty between the two countries. After the treaty abrogation was announced. Secretary of State Kellogg went to the White House to attend the cabinet meeting, where, it was understood, the Mexican • American situation was discussed at length. The notice was given in Mexico City last night. Officials here today refused to say whether this action is a forerunner to possible lifting of the American embargo on arms shipments to Mexico. The treaty, signed Dec. 23, 1925, became effective March 28, 1926, remaining in force for one year, and thereafter until notice of termination was given. o— John Baumgartner Is Moving Store In Portland John Baumgartner, former Decatur resident, who has owned a jewelry store in Portland for the last few years, has leased new rooms in that city and will move his store to its new location in the Hall building on West Walnut streets, the first of April His store is now located on Meridan street, but that room has been leased by the Morris five and ten cent store company. — o Catholic Archbishop Dies At Pittsburgh Pittsburgh. Pa., March 22—(United Preifi) —Archvishop Regis Canevin died today after an illness of two months, at the age of 74. Canevin was given the honorary title of Archbishop upon his resignation as Bishop of the Pittsburgh Catholic diocese i 111920 on account of ill health. — o Young Mother Sent To Prison For Child Neglect I Brazil, Ind., March 22. — (United ■ Press.) —Mrs. Rebecca Cole, 23, today faced a six months prison sentence and fine of SSOO, following her plea ■ of guilty to charges of child neglect brought in Clay circuit court. 1 Mrs. Cole is alleged to have tried : to abandon her three-months-old baby • or give it away while in Indianapolis a few da.ys ago.

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Daylight Saving Plan Snowed Under In Daily Democrat Straw Vote Readers Vote Almost Four To One Against Proposal; Total Vote Is 249 Against And 70 For Adoption Os Daylight Saving Time In Decatur; Golfers And Factory Employes Most Ardent Supporters Os Plan Readers of the Daily Democrat, who took part in the straw vote conducted by this paper on the daylight saving proposition, voted almost four to one against adoption of the plan, as shown by the total count of ballots this morning. The vote was 249 against and 70 for the daylight saving plan. One ballot was not counted because it was not voted, although it was signed.

The Daily Democrat conducted the straw vote merely to render a public service to its readers and to give them the opportunity to express their opinion on the question. The subject of daylight saving time was brought up a week ago at the council meeting. when employes of several factories appeared before the council and asked that body to consider the adoption of the plan. The matter was referred to a committee and a report will be made ot the council next Tuesday. The vote showed that those who opposed the adoption ot the plan were strongly against it and. in many cases, emphatically opposed to the turning ahead of the dock in order to ‘‘fool old father Ume." Advocates for the adoption of tiie plan were meek in their stand for the adoption of the plan, as shown by the small 1 vote. Several local badness meh and one well known manufacturer voted in favor of the plan. Ardent golfers, who more than likely thought that if the clock was turned ahead, it would give them an extra hour to make the 18‘ holes, w-ere fbnTTd voting in favor of the daylight plan. In the list, of the 249 who voted against adoption of the plan, were found business men. women, employes and farmers. As far as known, farmers strongly oppose the plan. Then. too. it might be said that those who enjoy the slumbers during the morning coolness were also found voting against the plan. It is not known definitely what ac-| tion the council will take on the mat(CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) SCOUT CAMPAIGN WILL OPEN SOON Drive For Fund For Propos. ed Area Council To Open Next Week The local campaign for funds to insure pasticipation of Adams county in the proposed area council of Boy Scouts of America will begin next, week, it was announced today, by the committee in charge. Committees to handle the various details of the campaign are being appointed. Word has been received from Bluffton that th« campaign in Wells county has already begun and approximately ?700 has been contributed to the fund, to date. It is planned to call the proposed area council the Limberlost Council. Adams, ‘Wells, Alien nnd Whitley counties are to lie represented in the council. The Scout oath and law reveal the spirit of Scout ng. The Scout is expected and (rained to “Be Prepared" and daily to do "Good Turns.” Sending is a companionship—a way of living. it values deeds above, words. It builds character thtough habit and 1 citizenship through sei vice. It de velopes cooperation through cooperation. It learns throigh doing. Its outdoor craft euhealthons, deepens ; and enriches boy life. Scout is often | defined as a process of making real I men out of real boys, by a real pro- •' gram. Scout activities are of great > worth in themselves as well as in i ■ their by-products ot habits and attl- : tudes. It builds better boys through j influences and ideals which operate I from within the “gang." The pres- • sure from within the troop tends to i keep the Scout physically strong, mentallya wake and morally straight.

Decatpr, Indiana, Tuesday, March 22, 1927.

MONDAY EVENING AUDIENCE LARGE Unusually Large Crowd Attends Revival At U. B. Church Last Night Wash day. Monday-night and many other excuses that folk some times give, were not in evidence at the United Brethren revival last night for the attendance was exceptionally large and the spirit was present. On account of the serious illness of the daughter of Rev. Wilson, who was to be present, he was unable to attend, but the Rev. E. P. White and wife, iof Bobo, were present and sang to I the delight of all. The solo “The Ninth and the Nine." as sung by Rev. White, will never be forgotten. The choir under the direction of Mr. McGrew, were at their post of duty and helping in a fine W- The Scripture reading contest went over the top by nearly twenty thousand verses and tonight the winner will be announced. The pastor talked last night on “The Wrath of God as well as His Mercy." In Job 36:18. "Because there is a wrath, beware lest it take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.” The pastor spoke of things that suddenly make it impossible to make our peace with God and we put that i off too long. First sickness, trouble, 1 bereavement, and other things may cause us to lose the right, use of our mind. Our intellect is affected and we will not be able to reason: in the second place, sudden death may come without a moment's warning and place us before God. He cited to a large number of our own people in Decatur that had been thus taken i within the past few months; theirs, God may withdraw his spirit, for he has said "My spirit will not always 1 strive with men." Reason tells us 'today to accept Christ, responsibility calls, duty calls the family calls, and God is calling and wooing through these many agencies. If we refuse, there is no ransom. Four or five responded to the call of God and all bore testimony of having received the evidence of being a child of God. Rev. White conducted a spirited testimony service and it was truly a great service. | The prayer meeting this morning was one of power and victory. The prayer service tomorrow will be iteld at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Great things are promised for tonight and those who come will enjoy the services. _______o— _ Three Alleged Bandits On Trial At Martinsville ' Martinsville, Ind., Mar. 22. —(United Press.) —Three alleged bandits, believed to have been the trio who robbed a clothing store here a week ago, were on trial today on a charge of auto banditry. The men. Earl Duncan, Indianapolis and Dick Fitzgerald and Joe Hhielviege, Chicago, were unable.to obtain counsel and city Attorney Don McKahan, was named to look after their legal rights. ■ —oFort Wayne Physician To Address Local Doctors i —— The members of the Adams County i Medical Society will meet Friday eve- > ning, at 8 o’clock, at the Adams Coun.ty Memorial hospital. Dr. Charles i Beal, of Fort Wayne, will be Lhe , speaker. Members of the society are j Invited to be present.

FIRES AND RIOTS GAGE IN NATIVE CITY OF SHANGHAI I : i U. S. Marine Corps Head- i quarters Under Fire; For- ' eign Settlement Quiet ARMED AMERICANS LAND AT NANKING Shanghai, China, Mar. 22. (I’nited Press) Fires continued tonight to rage through the Cliapei native district. No effort was being made there to prevent spread of the fires, but pre<xmt.ions were being taken in that part of the international settlement lying near Chapei. The foreign settlement, as midnight approached, was quiet but tense due to the atmosphere of siege. By United Press Shanghai was a c?ty gone mad today. Soochow was officially announced to have fallen to the Cantonese nationalists. The Cantonese were entering Nanking and all foreigners are evacuating that great city. Armed Americans were landed at Nanking from the gunboats Preston and Noa. and drmed British from the gunboat Emerald. Flames and riot raged in the native city of Shanghai today. The French Catholic orphanage, housing hundreds of children, was believed to have been among many buildings desroyed in the Chapel Native district. A London dispatch said General Duncan, commanding the British landiug force, had ordered his men to return any firing upon their positions. American voluneers saw action today in the rescue of three American families in the Chinese area. No one was injured. U. S. Marine corps headquarters was under fire today. No one had been injured at 5:40 P. M. The British warship Vindictive was fired on a mile below Shanghai ami a brisk engagement followed. Mobs looted in the native city. Foreign defense lines were advanc(CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN) INDUSTRIAL ASS'N. PLANS LUNCHEON Monthly Luncheon Meeting Scheduled For Next Monday Evening Committees for the year will be appointed at a meeting and monthly luncheon of the Decatur Industrial association, at the K. of C. hall, at 6:15 o'clock Monday night. March 28. according to an annuoncement made today by Cal Peterson, president. ’ Tickets for the luncheon will go on sale Thursday of this week and will sell for 50 cents. All local business men and others interested are urged to attend. C. J. Lutz will give a short address on the benefits of an industrial association in a town the size ot Decatur. Mr. Peterson stated today that the meeting would start with the luncheon promptly at 6:15 o'clock and the business session will be over by 7:30 o'clock so that it will not interfere with any other engagements Monday night. A ticket committee composed of Herman Myers. Robert Helm. Harold Niblick and Dee Fryback will have charge of the ticket sale and they will make a canvas of the business men Thursday and Friday ot this week. The permanent committees will be ' named next Monday night and each committee will have a definite outline of work to follow. It is the plan to have monthly meetings and lunc.h---i eons during the year, Mr. Peterson stated. , r Every person interested in Decatur . and this community is invited to at- ■ tend the luncheon, and offer any sugi gestlons. The Idea of having the mon- ■ thly meeting is so that the association > may be more useful In carrying out the desires of the members.

“Peaches” Ponders Over Her Future Without Alimony New York, Mar. 22.—(United Press) —Her Cinderella bubble burst, a crest fallen “Peaches” Browning faced a future without alimony today and probably pondered the same questions that were bothering a few other uTH that were bothering a few million other people: Will "Daddy" Browning offer to take her back? And if he does, will she go? With the dual separation suit decided entirely in favor of Edward West Browning, the wealthy real estate dealer, and an appeal by the former Prances Heenan considered unlikely, the 16-year-old Peaches had no hope for future favors from her husband except through magnanimity. The court ruling which granted him a separation denied alimony for the wife and automatically ended the |3OO a week she has been receiving from him since she left him. Browning has given no intimation of his plans, lull many observers believed be would open his arms to bis girl wife if she would promise to be good and would leave tier mother, Mrs. Heenan, behind. The decision handed down yesterday by Justice A. H. Seeger held that “Peaches” was unjustified in leaving her husband and that “Peaches" and her mother “Conspired" to force him into unjustified extravagance. PUPILS TO SELL TICKETS FOR PLAT North Ward Operetta. “Spring Glow,” To Be Given Friday Night, April 1 The pupils of the North Ward school will begin this week to sell tickets for their annual school operetta, which will be given in the Decatur high school auditorium, Fiiday night, April 1. The tickets will sell at ten cents for children under twelve years of age, and twenty-five cents for adults. The title of the operetta chosen for this year is, "Spring Glow." The words were written by Lena M. Harry and the music by Otis M. Carrigington. The operetta consists of three acts. All children in the North Ward school, numbering about 110, will take part in the production, which is being coached by the teachers of the school. Mrs. Charles Voglewede Returns From Hospital Mrs. Charles Voglewede was brought home yesterday from St. Joseph's hospital, Fort Wayne, where she undrewent a major operation about six weeks ago. She is getting along nicely and stood the trip home without any bad effects. Bob White’s Orchestra To Broadcast Tonight Bob White’s orchestra, of this city, will broadcast a program of dance music tonight from radio station WCWK, in Fort Wayne, through the courtesy of the Cloverleaf Creameries, Inc., of this city. The orchestra will be on the air between 9:30 and 11 o’clock. The Cloverleaf Creameries company has arranged to award several prizes to persons sending in telegrams and messages on the reception of the program. Mr. White’s orchestra has broadcast from this station on previous occasions and has received highly complimentary messages from a great dis'iance. Miss Mary Engle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Engle, of this city, will sing several selections tonight, also. Settle Says Coolidge Was Contradictory i Shelbyville, Ind., Mar. 22. —(United i Press.) —President Coolidge was contradictoi v in his message to congress ' explaining why he vetoed the McNary- • Haugen farm relief bill, W. H. Settle, - president of the Indiana farm bureau ■ federation, declared here. i The president was misinformed in t acting on the bill, Settle told a conference of Eighth district farmers.

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SENATOR SAYS YORKTOWN MAN APPROACHED H!M Defense Meets Defeat Three Times In Impeachment Case Os Judge Dearth DEMURRER DENIED BY A VOTE OF 48-1 Indianti|)olis. Mar. 22 -(l'nited Press) A charge that efforts had been made to intimidate and influence members of the senate during hearing of the impeachment case of Judge Clarence Dearth, of Muncie, was made today by Senator Earl Payne, of, Bloomington. Senator Payne announced on the floor of the senate that he had "been approached by a man from Yorktown who attempted to influence me in the Dearth case." Moses Lairy, of the Dearth consul, jumped to bis feet and denied that tge defense was taking any such action. “If an effort is being made to influence the senators." said Imiry, “the persons responsible should be hailed before the bar of the senate and punished for contempt.” Defense Meets Defeat The defense met defeat in three suecssive votes taken by the senate during the morning session of the trial today. The demurer filed by Frederick VartNuys, chief defense attorney to the entire impeachment proceedings was overruled by a vote of 48-1. After Judge Dearth had stood in the senate chamber and entered a formal plea of not guilty, the defense moved to require the house board of managers to reveal the ’list of prosecution witnjjjies. This motion lost by a vote of 41-8. later, by a viva voce vote, the senate defeated a defense attempt to require the housers manage to furnish each morning a list of the witnesses that would be* called that day. Presentation of the opening statement for the prosecution was then started by J. Glenn Harris, of Gary, a member of the house board of managers. Rep. Harris declared the house would prove that Judge Dearth had violated the constitutional guarantee of freedom of the press by an unwarranted confiscation of newspapers and illegal detention of news boys. VanNuys made the opening statement in behalf of Judge Dearth. During Dearth's occupancy of the bench at Muncie he has been a conscientious and hard working judge. VanNuys said, stressing the fact that he has tried 7,000 cases in Delaware (CONTINI ED ON PAGE SEVEN) — —O ROYSE CHILD DIES IN DETROIT Infant Son Os Mr. And Mrs. James W. Royse, Former Decaturites, Dies Sunday James Wallace Royse, Jr. infant son* of Mr. and Mrs. James Wallace Royse, former re-ldent of Decatur died early Sunday morning at the Royse home in Detroit, Michigan. Paralysis of the diaphrani and pneumonia caused the baby's death. He was sick nine days. . Tlie baby was born in Detroit, May 3, 1926. Surviving are the parents and , three sisters, Ellanor, Shirley and Phillis. Mr. and Mrs. Royse resided here several years ago and Mr. Royse was employed by the Decatur Democrat . company. Mrs. Royse, before her marriage wan Miss Velema McClure, a I daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Me- . Clure, who resided near this city. j The body was returned to this city . for burial and was taken to the Lob- , enstein and Hower funeral parlors, i Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church at 2 o’clock 1 this afternoon, with the pastor, the i- Rev. Cecil R. Smith, officiating. Burial was made in the Decatur cemetery.

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