Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 145, Decatur, Adams County, 20 June 1927 — Page 1

WEATHER Shower, and ’hundtonight or Tuesday. Slightly WJ rmer tonight extreme northeast pertion. Cooler TueodJy north and central portion..

NAVAL LIMITATION CONFERENCE

REVIEW board FIXES DATES FOR HEARINGS Taxpayers GiVen Opportunity To Discuss Assessments With Board BOARD PLANS TO MAKE CHANGES The board of review, which has been In session since June 6. today fixed, special days for heating on personal, property assessment from taxpayers in ihe different townships and in the incorporated towns in the county. The first of tile hearings will be held on Thutsday. June 23. The s<-l’ed-ole of heatings fixed by the beard follows: Thursday, June 23 Taxpayers of Union, Hoot, Preble, and Kirkland townships. Friday June 24 Taxpayets of Union. Root. Preble and Kirkland townships Saturday, June 25 Taxpayets of French, Hartford. Wabash and Jefferson townships. Monday June 27 Taxpayers of Decatur. Tuesday, June 28 Taxpayers of Berne. Monroe and Geneva. ' Any taxpayer who feels that he has been assessed too high or wishes to ascertain the amount of his assessment is invited to appear before the board. The board will be in session 1 front 8 o’clock in the morning until 4 o’clock in the afternon. The board has. been checking the individual assessments as turned in by the assessor. I correcting mistakes and com piling Ttverages. It lias been agreed to increase the assessments on automobiles in Geneva and it is likely that increa > ■ will be made in the assesment:; on merchandise, the amount falling short by more than half a million dollars a year ago. n : ToOrganize County Child Health Board Friday Night An organization meeting of a Child’s Health Board for Adams County will lie held Friday evening at 8 o’clock in the Assembly room of the Public Library. Ur. Ada Schweitzer. State Board ; of Health Director, will he the principal speaker. Mrs. Charles Knapp has charge of the organization. STATE HAS NINE VIOLENT DEATHS Brownings And Automobile Accidents Take Heavy Toll Over Week-end Indianapolis, Ind.. June 20 (UP) — Drowning and automobiles were responsible for nine accidental deaths in Indiana over the week-end. a survey revealed today. Three persons—Two women and a baby—lost their lives when an express train hit a truck near Bloomington; three hoys were drowned near Newport; a collision during a race on the, Sunflower track at Brazil was fatal to a driver; a train killed a man at Mishawaka, and a boy drowned al Greencastle. A pleasant day crowded highways With automobiles of pleasure seekers and scores of lesser accidents were reported from all parts of the State. Mrs. James McFall, her daughter. .. ICON TllSHtßn ItX' PAGE TW<»

More Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Floods Am Early Winter On Menu For Rest 01

Shington. June 20—(UP)—Herbert Janvrin Brown, long distance weather forecaster, who accurately prophesied violent weather disturbances for 1927 now predicts further destruction for 'be remainder of the year. An early winter, preceded by killing frosts, more tornadoes, a series of violent West Indian hurricanes some °f which may rival in intensity and liurida hurricane of last September

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CAL’S CATCH uw 'S' * iWS ■ 1 . i * - — £ I I Af3WI Photo shows President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge discussing the President’s luck at fishing, 'the White House doos, always nearby, tire interested spectators.

PREDICT RISE | INFARMPRICES Leaders In Chicago Grain Exchange Say Farmers j (’an Expect Higher Prices Ry F. M. Dinghofer (U. P. Staff Correspondent) Chicago, June 20. —(UP)—American t farmers may expect higher prices for their crops this year, according to leaders of the Chicago grain exchange interviewed by the l'nited Press today. Corn, especir y, was predicted to reach heights not attained since war days unless there is a decided improvement in weather conditions; throughout the country from now until the end of the present season. | Wheat, likewise, is destined for j higher levels with exporting countries, unable to meet the demand. While farmers in certain territories may profit from the higher prices, it ! doubtful whether the industry as a whole will be benefitted. Planting Is Retarded Constant rains, causing floods in many sec.ions, ami a generally late and cold spring have retarded plan* ing and cultivating to an extent where excellent weather is a necessity from now until threshing has been completed. Unless this weather materializes farmers will have very little crops for market, it is .feared, and thus will not fully realize on the prevailing high prices. — o Gen. Leonard Wood Is Home From Philippines Victoria B. C. June 2D — (UP) — Coming home for the first time since he sailed out of Seattle six years ago tp become governor of the Phillipmes General Leonard Wood arrived here todav enroute to Rapid City S. D. for a eonfetence with President Coolidge-

severe hail storms, cloud bursts, more floods, and a markedly cool summer are among Brown's predictions Tlle period from June 28 to July - will see heavy treats in portions, of the and as far south as th. Ohio aP d Potomac rivers, extendingl to U Atlantic seaboard, Brown wa-ns. This C „ be followed by "very dangerous T ll the same sections.

ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ADAMS COUNTY

( HORUS CHOIR TO PRESENT OPERETTA St. Mary’s Chords Choir To Present ‘■Hulda Os Holland” On Thursday June 30 The St. Mary's Chorus choir will I give an operetta "Hulda of Holland,” • on June 30. Pile cast is now rehearsing for file play. About 35 people will take pait in the operetta and assisting Mrs. I. A. Holthouse in directing the play wil be True I'ristoe, who will have . charge of directing the chorus and will ' also preside at the piano. Tickets will 1 be placed on sale within the near future. fl r— — RELIEF FUND IS I ALMOSTS3.OOO Adams County Citizens Give Freely To Fund For Victims Os Flood Adams county's contribution to the Red Cross fund for the relief f< rers in the Mississippi river flood area lacked less than S3O of being $3,000, according to the report made today by Miss Annie Winnes, of Decatur, secretary of the Adams county chapter of the Red Cross. The total amount contributed was $2,971.55, and it is possible that there is some money still out that would swell the total to the $3,000 mark. The contribution boxes have been gathered up and the soliaitattons have closed. Miss Winnes requests that all of the various chairmen in the different parts of the county make their final report to her and forward the money on hands at once, so that the fund can be closed up. The quota for Adams county was $2,050. Urge Construction Os St. Lawrence Waterway Washington, June 20—(UP)—(Construction of the St. Lawrence river waterway, connecting the Great Lakes witli the Atlantic was urged today in a report by the Joint New England-St. Lawrence waterway' committee. The committee, an affiliation of separate committees representative of the six New England states is headed by Charles R. Gow, Boston, former president cf the associated industries of Massachusetts. It was organized in noventber. 1923, and has completed a comprehensive study of the project.

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Scandal! Coolidge Uses Worms Instead Os Flies For Bait Rapid City. S. D., June 20.—(United Press)—The fact that President Coolidge has used worms as bait for trout, has precipitated what -seems to be a fish ng scandal and is causing consternation here. Mr. Coolidge has used flies at times, but he has also used worms and has used the worms on advice ■if counsel, C. C. Gideon, the president al glide. This statement was made unofficially from the white house office today to clean up the situation which appears to have cast Ihe President in the role of an amateur with rod and reel. Trout out here will bite. Gideon has explained, on whatever food hap pens to be floating on top of the water and it is not uncommon for fishermen in the Black .Hills to use worms. The discussion has caused more rumpus among the hill folks than anything since gold was discovered at Deadwood. Little groups gather in front of the Harney Hotel and other street corners discussing the situation. MRS. FREEMAN BEERY EXPIRES Wife Os Former Decatur Man Dies Os Acute indigestion Early Sunday Mrs. Freeman Beery, 40. of Conners ville, died of accute indigestoin at 4 o'clock Sunday morning, following an illness of eight hours duration. Mrs Beery passed away at her home in Connersville. The deceased was a daughter of Mr yid Mrs. Wiliam Painter, and was born at Willshire, Ohio. In early life she was married to Freeman Beery of Decatur Surviving are the husband; one son. Robert ,age 9; two daughters. Irene, age, 11, and Geraldine, age 13; hei mother and two brothers, Oliver and Roy, who reside at Willshire. Funeral services will be held at Connersville at the Methodist church at 1:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Burial will he made at Connersville. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Colter and Martha Beery, of Decatur, spent Sunday at Connersville ami will return there for the funeral tomorrow. Miami Mrs. W. F. Beery, of Decatur, and Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Beery, of Jack son, Michigan, motored to Connersville today. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Beery, of De catur, wil attend the funeral tomo-row also. • o — Mrs. Victoria Cole Dies In Michigan • ■ I Mrs Victoria Cole, formerly Mrs. Burt Nichols, who resided in Decatur many years, died yesterday at her home in Coldwater, Michigan. James D. Stults, of this city, will attend the funeral services, which will be held tomorrow, jvjth burial at Batavia. Michigan. Mrs. Cole's maiden name was Chenneman, and she has many friends and several relatives in this county. There were no children. • —o Second Band Concert To Be Held Tuesday Evening The regular weekly concert by the Decatur Junior band will be held on Liberty Way at 7:45 o'clock Tuesday evening. The concert will start fifteen minutes earlier than last week's concert, and the future concerts will start at 7:45 o'clock, also. Tomorrow night’s concert will be the second of a series of eight to be given mi consecutive Tuesday nights this summer. — o

New Thought Alliance Meets Indianapolis. June 20.—(UP)—Delegates to the 14th annual congress of the International New Thought Alliance today continued their attack on fundamentalism and reaction. Addresses are to be made by leaders of the organization setting out the ideals and progress of the “Yankee religion as it .has been called.

CATHOLIC CHURCH DAMAGED BY FIRE Blaze Os Mysterious Origin Causes SIOO,OOO Loss In Indianapolis Church Indianapolis. Ind. June 21) (UP)~ A fire of mysterious origin today det Ircyed the Intel lor of St. Patricks Catholic church. The loss was estimated at $100,01)0. State fire marshals and city fire of ficials started an investigation of the blaze, declaring they were unable to determine the origin, and had established that it was not from ordinary causes. Although flames and tons of falling debris destroyed most of the contents of the church, a number of precious relics weie saved. Rev. Barrett Tieman assistant pastor, fought his way into the burning building to rescue the gold altar vessels. He was slightly burned when a piece of the altar fell on his head. Three firemen also were injured. o . Kiddies Enjoy Dip In City Swimming Pool The municipal swimming pool was opened Sunday afternoon to the child ren and it was a busy place for several hours. The pool was about half filled and, although the water was a little muddy, the.children enjoyed it. More water was run into the pool today and and Coach Herb Curtis was supervis ing the place. This evening, the pool will be opened to everyone. Industry Returns To Normalcy At Evansville Evansville, Ind . June 20. — (United Press)—After 52 hours of paralyzed industry, street car and interurban service and darkness, Evansville was back to normal again today. The power plant of the Southern Indiana Gas ami Electric company was put back into operation at five o’clock this morning after the city lida made' repairs in a broken sewer through which the power plant poured its water used for cooling turbines Tltis sewer caved in late Friday, carrying with it tons of dirt from the water front and threatening to undermine business 1 cuses. Only the closing down of the pewei plant and the stopping of the flew of water from the plant through ihe break prevented Blither damage. o LINDY RETURNS TO PRIVATE LIFE Air Hero Ceases To Be Public Property Following St. Louis Reception

St. Louis, June 20. — (UP)—Charles A. Lindbergh, a tired young man, was permitted today to go about his private business. For the first time since he left Roosevelt Field. N. Y.. for Paris, just one mon'th ago today, he ceased to be public property. For the first time, except for the week one the U. S. S. Memphis enroute from Cherbourg to Washington, he awoke to the happy consciousness that he could do what he wanted to, irrespective of reception committees and officials. And after a month as exhausting physically and emotionally as any 25-year-old could be expected to endure, he turned to the task of planning a future for himself. Later he will have to resume the tiresome busines of submitting to official honors and unofficial cheers, if he is 'to accept even a part of the many inviations which have come to him. But the official celebration of S*. Louis, which he accounts his home town, ended when he attended a performance of the municipal opera last night. For a few days at least his time is his own. It was understood he would first consider some of the scores of attractive offers which have come to him because of his flight, and then would start work on the thousands of letters and telegrams he has received.

Heads Lions w ■ Miami. Fla., June 20.—Irving L. Camp of Johnsown, Pa. was unanimously elected president of the International Association of Lions Clubs in the convention assembled at Miami, Sunday. Mr. Camp is president of the Producers Coal & Coke Company of Johnstown. Pa. and is anofflcer or director of other coal mining and distributing companies. He has also served as director of important political. charitable, social and civic bodies in both his city and state. The newly elected president of Lions International is a member of the Metbo'bst < httreh. -Masons, Odd Fellows and Elks. THREE CARS IN SINGLE ACCIDENT

Three Automobiles Damaged In Accident On Monroe Street This Morning Three automobiles figured In an automobile accident which occurred on Monroe street in this city this morning. A Eord coupe, driven by a Mr. | Dull, from Wren, Ohio, struck the Buick touting car driven by Ed Moses.| of tltis city and the Moses car was, thrown into the Buick sedan belonging to Edgar Mutschler, which was parked along tha side of the street. Mr. Dull was driving east on Monroe street and Mr. Moses, whose car had been parked on Monroe street, started out from the curb. Mr. Dul struck the touring cat and threw it against the Mutschler car. The Dull coupe was damaged considerably. The front axel was broken, and the two front fenders were damaged. The car driven by Mr. Moses was not seriously damaged, but the Mutschler sedan received two dents in the side of the body, and two of the fend tn were badly bent. Neither Mr. Moses or Mr. Deli were injured in the crash. The cars were taken to local garages for repairs. o - — Clark’s Chapel Children To Give Program At Bobo Tito Children's Day program given before a packed house at the Clark's Chapel church last night, by the children of that church, will be given Tuesday evening in the Methodist church at Bobo. The program is in the nature of a play, in which thirty five persons take part. The playwil 1 .start at 7:30 o’clock tomorrow night. The public is cordially invited to attend. Country Club Notice A meeting of all committees to be held this evening at the club house. All members of committees and other members interested please be there.

Conquest Os Flagpole Ends; Man Spends 12 Days, 12 Nights On Top Os Standard

Newark. N. J., June 20.—(United I i Press) An Irish-American eagle de- t scended in a tireless bos'un's chair < here last night and man's most de- t fiant accomplishment in the conquest of the flagpole had been completed. Ajlvin Kjdly landed on the roof of the St. Francis Hotel j at 10:29 p. m„ completing a non-stop stay on top of the hotel flagpole that began June 7 at 10:30 a. m. For 12 days and nights he had sat there, never faltering in his determ-

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LIMIT ON SIZE AND NUMBER OF SHIPS PROPOSED United States, Great Britain And Japan Discuss Plans For Limiting Navies U.S. AND BRITISH PLANS SUBMITTED Geneva, June 20. — (L'nited I Press) Proposals for limitailion in number or reduction in size of war crafts, from battle- | ships to submarines, were submitted today to President Cool- ‘ idge’s pavai limitation confer'enee here. I Immediately after the" American proposal lor the extension of the 5-5-3 ratio to cruisers. destroyI ers and submarines, had been presented to the conference, W. C. Bridgeman, principal British delegate, proposed battleship tonnage be reduced from 35,000 to 30,000 tons and that size of guns he reduced from 16 to 13V4 Inches. American Plan Outlined Washington. Juno 20. — (United Press) — The American delegation opened the tri-power naval conference at Geneva today by proposing a 5-5-3 ratio ou limitation of cruls--1 ers, destroyers and submarines for the United States, Great Britain and i Japan. The proposal was submitted | in a formal memorandum supplemented by a speech Ambassador Hugh Gibson, chief of the delegation, both of which were made public by the state department today. The proposal follows in general ' from, the unofficial summary published by the United Press Saturday. After stating that the United States is willing to reduce as low as any figure acceptable to the other gov--1 ernnmnts, tjhe American jl'legatlon proposed: | A total cruiser tonnage of 250.000 to 300,000 for tho United States and | Great Britain nnd 150,000 to 180,000 tons for Japan, with 10,000 tons as la maximum per ship. Destroyers. 200,000 to 250,000 for United States and Great Britain and 120,000 to 150,000 for Japan. Suitmarines, 50.000 to 90,000 for the United States and Great Britain and 36.000 to 54.000 for Japan. There would remain an ’’unrestrict(CONTIM i:n ON I’M.K IMO) LOCAL CREAMERY IS BIG SHIPPER I Cloverleaf Company One of ; Largest Shippers Between Pittsburgh And Chicago The Cloverleaf Creameries. Decatur ( plant, is one of the largest shippers 1 between Pittsburgh and Chicago, ac • i cording to figures just given out ami enclosed with an invitation from tho • Erie railroad to a meeting amt banquet t ! to be given for the largest shippers l 1 over their road on July 1. >< According to 'he -•atemen’, which >' was verified by the officials of the t 1 creamery here, they shipped In and out e of Decatur during last year 526 car ‘ loads of material. The lists shows I 152 cars of butter coming in and 259 I going out. to» si of ill, besides which r■ there were fifty cars of less than ear ■ 1 load lots of butter, and -.lxty-five cars r of tubs and materials, a total of 526 i cars handled.

ination to become the man who had sat longest on a flagpole on the top of the St. Francis Hotel in Newark, or on top of any flagpole anywhere. And today nothing but flags waved from Newark flagpoles, for with Kelly out of the air, none remained aloft to contest his title. To keep the record straight. M was exactly 12 days. 12 nights, 11 hours and 59 minutes that Kelly remained on his perch 39 feet above the hotel roof.

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