Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 129, Decatur, Adams County, 1 June 1927 — Page 1

WEATHER Mostly cloudy toni.ht and Thursday "th probable show- *'* P p y Thursday night north portion. N ot much change in temperature.

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FIOOD SITUATION IN KNOX COUNTY GROWS SERIOUS A . I Residents of Vincennes And Other Towns Prepare For Higher Waters I I EC ION MEMBERS PATROL LEVEES Vincennes. June I.— (UP) — ! I other pursuits were interrupted I I today while residents of VinI I cennes made ready for a 24-toot i I stave of the Wabash river. H Similar precautions were taki I en in other parts of northern I Knox county, at towns along the i I floded White river and along I I rivers and streams in southeast- | I ern Indiana and southwestern Illinois. Every members of the American I I Legion post at Lawrenceville, 111., was i 1 ordered to drop his-work and join | | the patrol along the levee of Ambraw | | river between there and Vincennes. I The state highway bridge at | | Lawrenceville was under 2 feet of I | water. Sixty thousand acres of land i | in this vicinity and 12 city blocks in f | the Oklahoma residential district are I | under water today. I Fear 108 Persons On Wrecked Ship Are Lost Manila. P. 1., June I—(United Press I The constabulary today expressed fear that 108 persons, reported mis- | sing, had drowned when the inter- | island steamer Negros foundered in | a typhoon Saturday. The ship sunk 150 miles south of ■ Manila, it was believed. The captain, six of the crew, the | chief of engineers and 100 passeng--1 ers were those reported missing. : The Negros, a 280-ton craft, left I the Island of Romblon Thursday with ! I 150 passengers and a large cargo. For two days all hands battled the typhoon and terrific seas, it was reH ported. o Orphan Farm Colony Moscow (United Press)—Five hundred homeless boys, the waifs of the Russian Revolution orphaned by the fighting, have been given land for ir- a ; tigncultural terirtory. ' F h ■ Soviet GovI eminent is colonizing the boys as they I grow out of school age. 0 TEACHER TENURE ACT IS DEFENDED Superintendent Os Public Instruction Says Disadvantages Are Overstressed Indianapolis, June I.—(UP) —Charles F. Miller, superintendent of public instruction declared in an interview with the United Press today that he felt the disadvantages of the new teacher tenure act were being unduly stressed by school officials over the! state. Miller admitted that many teachers were being discharged to avoid that section of the new law which provides that after five successive years of service, teachers shall receive a <co\Tivt Et> otv rttiE twi>> _

Decatur Man Writes On Life Os Johnny Appleseed

A brief sketch of the life of John f hapman, better knjv.n as Johnny written by Oscar L. Vance, of Decatur, appears in the June number of The Rotarian, monthly, magaZ ’ EO published by Rotiry International A poem, having for its subjec* n; liter 'he life and work of Jonny App'.eseed "as written by Mr Vance, also, and it appears in the magazine in connecli m witli th- historical sketch. The magazine's artist drew an attractive u.ustraticn wh c . ap; ears at the top as the pag<. In the front part of the magazine appears a brife description of the au-

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Movie Actor’s Garb fig I " Nearly Causes His]| Arrest At Rome City Orville Caldwell, who plays the title role in the screen version of Gene J Stratton-Porter's remarkable novel, The Harvester." now being made at her own "Liiriberlost cabin," at Rome City. Indiana under the direction of Leo Meehan, narrowly escaped a more or less forcible Reparation from the company a few days ago—but in the process he became well acquainted with a Noble county deputy sheriff. Meehan, son-in-law of the late novelist. has engaged the officer to watcii the big gate to the estate, and discourage the presence of visitors wilo might seriously interfer with work. The morning of the comapny's arrival at the farm. Caldwell, dressed in his costume of somewhat rough clothes was walking about through the shrubbery in an attempt to rid his garments ol their appealance of newness, when he was spied by the conscientious deputy. “You’ll have to get off the place* neighbor!" lie shouted none to cordially. “No visitors allowed-" Though Caldwell sought to explain his presence on the place the officer refused to accept his statements until they were confirmed by Meehan, who came post haste from the cabin just in time to save his star from ejection di arrest. THREE BALLOONS VET TO REPORT Most Os Pilots In National Balloon Race Report Landing . BULLETIN — Akron, 0., June I.—(UP)—Ward T. VanOrman, pilot of the Goodyear V. today was officially declared winner of the national balloon race which started here Monday with a field of 15 entrants. VanOrman landed near Bar Harbor. Me., a distance of 710 miles from Akron. Edward J. Hill, the last of the pilots > report was down - at Skowhegan, Me., GILT 1 ,TT(' away ai d then w r'ini second place. Akron, O„ June 1. — (UP) —Three balloons remained to be heard from today before officials can establish the winner of the national balloon race, which started from here Monday afternoon. | The pilots who have not reported I landing their big gas bags after more | than 40 hours were S. A. A. Rasmussen, in Detroiter No k 2: S. J. Hill, piloting Detroiter No. 3, and Jack Boettner. in the hag of the “ScrippsHoward." Capt. W. E. Kepnor, in Army No. 3. was reported to have landed today near Biddeford, Me., establishing him |as a possible winner. The missing pilots have been reported over New York state and Vermont. W. T. Van Orman, in his new balI loon Goodyear V, was among the leaders of the 12 pilots who have reported safe landings. Van Orman came down near Bar Harbor. Me. He dropped to prevent his balloon drifting over the Allantic. His distance was estimated ( c<»vrlM ED OX I'tSU TWO)

thors of the articles appearing in the magazine and the following is the description given of Mr. Vance: “Oscar L. Vance, Decatur, Indiana, was one of two historians selected to collect and study material connected with the Gene Strattor-Forter Trail, —a memorial to the famous naturalist and novelist." The other historian referred to in the description was the late Bert Griswold, of Fort Wayne. Following is Mr. Vance's sketch and poem on the life of Jonny Appleseed: "John Chapman, better known as (CONTi.med ON PAGE si c i

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DR. C. 1. Wil. SON TO SPEAK HERE Noted Speaker From Washington. 1). C., To Appear At M. E. Church Sunday Dr. Clarence True Wilson, of Washington, I). C. one of the greatest speakers of the nation today, will speak at First Methodist church in Decatur, next Sunday evening. The other Methodist churches in the Decatur subdistrict will join in the meeting. The coming ol' Dr. Wilson to this city will mark one of the outstanding dates in the present conference year. His influence is felt throughout the world today. He is the author of eight hooks that are read everywhere as authority on the subject contained in each. It was Clarence True Wilson who was brought before the Senate Committee at the last session of that b:>dy There he was pitted against some of the outstanding wet senators of the United Stales. Ond news paper in commenting on this session, said". Dr. Wilson was careful in statement and had nothing to retract, but lie was also fearless and courageous and convinced everyone who heard him as to the sincerity of purpose behind his methods It was only when one of the senators from the east became personal and rough that Dr. Wilson was compelled to deal harshly, and when he turned loose his fund of knowledge and throughly seasoned it with his wit. humor and sarcasm this senator and all associated with him fell before Dr. Wilson and the Committee was never called again.” The out lying charges, joining this meeting Sunday are Ilk l bo. Decatm Circuit, Geneva circuit. Pleasant Mills. Monroe and Oakland. o Earth Tremor Shakes Asbury Park, New Jersey Asbury Park. N. J.. June L— (UP)— A severe earth tremor of ten seconds shook buildings here at 8:41 A. M., today. Workers in high buildings tn the center of town felt the quake lyReports within five files of Asbury Park and from the commanding officer at Fort Hancock, Saiidy ilo"k. were similar. _ o- —— SOUTHERN FLOOD STARTS RECEDING Relief Forecast For Certain Sections Os “Sugar Bowl” Area New Orleans. La., June 1 (United Press)—Relief for certain sections of the "sugar bowl" area of Louisiana, where floods have caused damage for weeks, was forecast today through diminution of the flow through the McCrea crevasse. Dr. I. M. Cline, meterologist for the weather bureau here, pointed out that waters in some flooded districts were receding and this indicated some of the territory might not be inundated. He referred particularly to the section south of Morganza which had been expected to suffer heavily. In the west basin north of Breaux bridge the waters have fallen and souh of Breaux bridge and west of the Teche there is a gradual recession. East, of the Teche and south of Breaux bridge the flood is rising with a rapidity that spells new flood levels for Morgan city. ■ — o Two Men Killed As Mob Storms Jail In Florida Tampa, Fla., June 1 — (UP)—Two men were killed and a score wounded here early today in clashes between a mob beseiging the hillsboro county jail and National guard troops detailed yesterday to guard the building. The dead are: Shal Pifer and H. G. McCray, both were Tampa civilians, alleged members of the mob.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday, June 1, 1927.

Tribute to Lindy o I r 4 X Have you a friend who paints? Maybe, then, you can have a slicker like that of Janette Gilmore, of New York. Charles Lindbergh’s picture is painted on it. PETER ZESER DIES TODAY Well-Known Resident Os Adams County Dies At Hospital This Morning Petet Zeser, 82, prominent t Adams county resident, died at tho Adams County Memorial hospital at 10:30 .Allis, morning. illness due to infirmities and Bright's disease. Mr. Zeser had beet) ”1 fc: ■ about two months and. for the last three weeks, he had be*n confined at tlie hospital. Mr. Zeser was born in Germany, June 12, 1845. He came to this country at the age of 4. and for a few years he lived at Tiffin, Ohio. He has res iled in Adams couny for almost 50 years. His wife preceded him in death several years ago. Mr. Zeser is survived by the following children: Andrew Zeser, Deca'ur; Theresa Shaffer, who resideson the Zeser farm near this city; Margaret Engelking, of Fort Wayne; Frank Zeser. of Denver, Colorado; Ed. William and Dan, who reside at the home place; and Timothy, of California. Two children, Clara and Charles, preceded the father in death. Mr. Zeser was a member of St. Mary's CathoKc cjiurtty / Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock Saturday morning. Burial will be made in the St. Joseph Catholic cemetery. The Rev. J. A. Seimetz will have charge of the services. PYTHIANS TO HOLD ELECTION THURSDAY Annual Election To Be Held By Local Lodge; Other Business To Be Transacted At tho regular meeting of the Decatur Knights of Pythias loged Thursday night, the annual election of officers will be held. All members of the lodge are asked to be present. Other important business will come before the lodge. The meeting will start promptly at 7:30 o'clock, with the election of officers. The officers elected Thursday night hold their places tor a period of six months.

iPAYROLLBANDITS 1 081 AIN $10,500 Four Young Bandits Hold Up City Pay Master, Armed Guard And Chauffeur Philadelphia, Pa., June I—(United Press)—William C. Smith, a city paymaster. his chauffeur and an armed guard were held up by four youthful bandits as they entered the grounds of the municipal hospital today and robbed of two city payrolls, totaling $10,500. Smith, with his escort, was on the way to the hospital office with the weekly payroll of $3,500. He also carried the payroll for the insane hospital at Byberry, amounting to $7,000. The robbers escaped in a motor car. o Red Cross Relief Fund Contributions continue to come in from various parts of Adams county for the American Red Cross relief fund and Miss Annie E. Winnes. of Decatur, secretary of the Adams county chapter, reputed today that the lotal of all donations made in the county has reached $2,957.80. Several contributions have been received from Preble, Geneva and Monroe since the lust report was made. Following are the contributions reported today by Miss Winnes: Previous total $2,925.63 Citizens of Monroe, Ind .... 3.65 Mrs. Wm Frietag, Preble .... LOO Gustav lleiberick, Preble .. LOO Otto Shump, Preble 1.00 Geneva Mr and Mrs. J. O. R. Campbell LOO Miss Dounevu Campbell .... 1.00 Jette Campbell LOO Mt. Tabor M. E. S. S 14.72 Envelope 1® Loose change •’*s Total $2,957.80 o— Decatur Undertakers Buy New Funeral Car A new limousine funeral hearse was delivered to Lobenetine and Hower, local funeral directors and undertakers, this afternoon. The car is a combination hearse and ambulance and is very- attractive. It is an eight cylinder car, made by the Meteor Motor Car company, of Piqua, Ohio. It is painted monastery and Abbott gray. The car Is one of the finest of its 'TiTIi-li'»h'"W»” part of tl I ' . 0 START MOVING WHITE HOUSE Thousand Hands Set To Work To Move Nation’s Capital To Black Hills Washington. June I—(United Press A thousand hands were set to worktoday to move the capital of the nation 1.800 miles overland to the Black Hills of South Dakota w|iere lions howl in the woods at night and the shade of Buffalo Bill still haunts his old trails. Tens of thousands of dollars and scores of workers have been joined in this tremendous task of taking the White House further away from Washington titan it has ever been before. Cooks, chauffeurs, s'enographers, clerks, maids, doormen, servants, secretaries, secret service men and police with all their necessary working implements are to be transported before President Coolidge leaves June 13 to establish his official residence at the State Lodge, 14 miles from a railroad, in the picturesque hills. It is the first time a summer white house has ever been established west of Cleveland and those who have been set to Hie job are finding it is no vacation. But when the task it done, Mr. Coolidge will find much of the old white house in his new lodge. The same cooks who season his food here will cook in the same kettles there. The white house cars are to be sent out in advance to carry him over the gravel roads with the same comfort (( OXTINLT.I) ON PAGE FIVE)

Lafayette Welcomes; George Souders, Autolj Race Winner, Home Lafayette, Ind., June 1. — (UP) — Through streets lined with cheering folks, George A. Souders, winner of the 1927 500-mile speedway race at Indianapolis, came back to Tippecanoe county this afternoon at the head of a parade of 500 ant mobiles to a welcoming program in which the leading citizens took part. Purdue university, which Souders attended for two years, and Jefferson high school, from which he was graduated, had prominent places in the program. The Purdue and Jefferson hands met Souders at the edge of tile city. President Edward C. Elliott, of Purdue. and Mayor A. R. Ross, of Lafayette, were in the weliming committee. They escorted the young ace driver to the Lafayette armory. Along the route, 10,000 persons waved and cheered, many of them from Battle Ground, Souders’ home town. As many us could, crowded Into the armory where Elliott ami Ross were tile chief speakers. Tribute to the determined young driver was paid and Mayor Ross presented him with a white gold watch, the gift of Lafayette citizens. After that, 1.000 well wishers lued up and marched past Souders, each shaking his hand. COUNTRY CLUB HOUSE INSPECTED Members, Prospective Members And Friends Attend Open House Members, friends, and prospective members of the new Decatur Country club attended the open house held at the club house last night, when the entire home was thrown open. The rooms ate all furnished and from now on will be open to members and their guests. After an inspection of the house, many of the visitors enjoyed the evening playing bridge, while others danced in the large ball room, which is a new addition to the club house. Mr. and Mrs. Patti Schulte, owners of the Decatur country club, attended the open house. Manager Ray Craig ■ ana Hi'' local board of govern as a leception committee and took members through the house. The locker rooms, in the basement, have been completed and lockers wi]J be placed there as soon as they arrive. The entertaining rooms upstairs have been completely furnished, and the large veranda reaching completely around the south side of the house is open. Tlie • veranda will be used for summer bridge parties. The ball-room, which is decorated in blown and white, is tlie largest ballroom in the city. A stage at the east end of tlie room makes it convenient for entertainments. The stage also is so located that dance music may be heard in all parts of the hall. ' A paved driveway into the yard has been completed and In rainy weather members may dtive to the sheltered roof in their cars. Tlie concession room, in charge of Walter Craig, instructor and professional of the course is open, and soft drinks, and light lunches may be obtained at all times. Many persons have been taking advantage of the last few days of good weather and the golf course is rounding into shape. Tlie first nine holes are now open for play and it is probable that the other nine holes will be ready for play before long. The green fee for nonmembers of the club is SI.OO and all persons playing golf are requested to register at the club house before starting. Score cards may be secured at the dub house. Business Man Shoots Self LaPorte, Ind., June I.—(UP)—Oscar Bueltvingsloewen, 43, well known business man, shot himself to death in the basement of his home with a shot gun today. Despondency brought on by a suit for divorce tiled by his wife two weeks ago is believed the cause. She charged him with infidelity.

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AIR HERO WILL COME DIRECT TO NATION'SGAPITAL National Reception In Keeping With Flyer’s Achievement, Wil! Be Given A V I A T O R TO BE PRESIDENT’S GUEST Washington, June I.— (I nitetl Press) ('apt. Charles Lindbergh, American air hero, will come direct to Washington instead of New York on his return from Europe, President Coolidge announced today. Mr. Coolidge made public an offic'ul dispatch from the American embassy at London quoting Lindbergh as accepting thw invitation of the President’s cabinet committee to return aboard the U. S. S. Memphis, arriving in Washington June 11. This da'e is two days before Mr. Coolidge leaves for his vacation in the Black Hills. South Dakota. The dispatch stated Lindbergh "appreciates the honor of the invitation" and accepts. A national reception in keeping With the magnitude of the young American’s achievement in spanning the air from New York to Paris will be given him here. The President's cabinet committee of four will now proceed to map this reception. Lindbergh will be the guest of the President and a’nation's tribute will be paid through the capital’s welcome. He will be presented with the distinguished flying cross. And he probably will be made a colonel of the national air reserve or a major of his state militia, tlie Missouri national guard. London, June 1 — (IT) — Charles Lindbergh was off for a holiday at Epsom Downs today along with half a million Englishmen. The American aviator was expected to rival the Royal family, members of which he met yesterday, as a center of attraction at the Derby, Great Britain’s greatest sporting event. He was the guest of Lord Lonsdale. This will be Lindbergh's last full (COXTIM El) OX PAGE FIVE) MORE FARMERS * ENTER CONTEST Nominate Prospective Ton Litters; Compete For Schmitt Trophy Fourteen more litters were nominated by farmers who have entered in the Adams County Ton Litter contest when a nominating committee visited them recently. This makes a total of approximately thirty-five litters that have been nominated for awards. Several more litters will be nominated this week. The farmers who have not been listed before and the number of pigs they nominated are as follows: Enoch P. Habegger, eleven grade Chester Whites; L. Ruben Schwartz, thirteen purebred Durocs; Benjamin D. Mazelln, eight pure bred Durocs; C. W. R. Schwartz, seven pure bred Duroc-Poland Chinas; C. P. Steury, nine cross bred Chester White-Durocp, nine vrpss bred Chester White-Durocs; David S. Habegger, eight grade Chester Whites; Joseph P. Habegger, seven grade Durocs, seven grade Durocs, twelve grade Durocs. ten Duroc Spotted Poland Chinas, ten grade Durocs and seven cross bred Poland China Durocs; Wilbert Stahly, eight grade Durocs; G. R. Bierly, seven pure bred Durocs; Solomon Eicher, nine pure bred Chester 'Whites; Carl E. Amstutz, nine pure bred Durocs. These men, along with the others who have nominated litters, are competing for the Schmitt trophy. In addition to this cup, which will remain in the possession of the winner* for one year, Mr. Schmitt will award • seventy dollars in cash premiums to winners in the contest.

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