Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 173, Decatur, Adams County, 23 July 1927 — Page 1

WEATHER F,ir tonight »nd probably Sunday: warmer Sunday and in north portion tonight.

FARM LAND VALUATIONS ARE REDUCED

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JURY TO BEGIN DELIBERATIONS THIS AFTERNOON Jurors To Decide Whether Or Not Three Gangsters Will Hang For Murder verdict TO END SPECTACULAR TRIAL Benton. 111., July 23.— (UP) — Charlev Birger, Ray Hyland and Art Newman “stand with a rope around their necks”, States Attorney Roy C. Martin told the ! Franklin county jury trying! ; them for the murder of Mayor I or Adams of West City. “The evidence shows that they i built their own scaffold,” the states attorney said in his clos- ; ing address. Benton, 111., July 23. — (UP)—Before sundown today the last of the Birgeri lies may know whether they are to hang for the murder of Joe Adams,' West City mayor. Charlie Birger, boss of the nolor- - ious gang that bears his name. Art Newman, once his lieutenant, and Ray Hyland, a camp follower, will watch a Jury fde out of Franklin county court to decide their fate. Expect Verdict Today State's Attorney Roy C. Martin began closing arguments for the prosecution when court convened tfiis morning Judge Charles H. Miner will instruct the jury wheff MYtrttn Is through. He announced at the convening of court that the case would be In the hands of the twelve men i around noon. - Return of the verdict, perhaps this (COVriM KD ON PAGE FINE! Watson Says Klan Is No Longer Potential Factor Nr*- York. July 23—(UP)—The Ku Klux Klan is no longer" a potential factor" in Indiana politics Senator James E Watson, Republican Indiana said in an interview here. He refused *o discuss tlie present situation in Indiana growing out of tire D. C. Stephenson evpose. Watson felt certain the President would not call a special session for flood relief. — -o BRANS MEET AT SOUTH BEND Ten Thousand World War Veterans Expected At State Legion Convention South Bend. Ind., July 29.—(UP)— Ten thousand World War veterans from all over the state began pour■ng into South Bend today for the opening ceremonies of the three-day state convention of the Indiana department of the American Legion. Beginning with the “40 and 8" - I<>u - g^lJ7A he - Kulg * its of c°"

—————————————— I Aimee Semple McPherson Returns to Los Angeles To Settle Trouble Caused By Rebellious Factions Os Her Followers

Los Angeles, July 23—(UP)—Aimee ‘ e,, H>le McPherson, noted evangelist n( the Foure Square Gospel, was to arrive here today to face rebellious actions of her followers. Opposing forces at Mrs. McPher,nnß ,6 ®ple expressed the opinions 1 ’at the arrival of their leader would Bel,l e the difficulties that have threa®Ped to disrupt the organization. IJe r mother, Mrs. Minnie Kennedy, , a *’' '* la * all troubles will be settled y "Sister McPherson”. I Mrs. Kennedy’s rival, the Av. Char* 8 A. Jaynes, of Riverside, was of sim-i llar opinion. between Mrs. Kennedy and the Rev.

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U. S. Road No. 27 Opened At Waterloo U. S. road No. 27 between Waterloo and Lake James, was to be opened again for traffic this morning, it was announced last night by J P. Hutchens, secretary-manager of the Fort Wayne Motor club. This stretch lof the road has lieen resurfaced. The detour on this road from Garrett to Auburn will not be removed for some time, according to Mr. Hutchens. Tourists traveling to Michigan on U. S. road No. 27 are advised to detour at Angola. o KING’S BODY | LIES IN STATE I Thousands Os Roumanians Pay Respects To Departed Ruler Today Bucliharest, July 23 —(UP) —Thou- ’ sands of Roumanians, City folks and 1 Peasants, today swarmed today to- < ward Cotroceni Palace, where lay in i state the body of Kink Ferdinand. | Inside tlie palace dim lights shroud- t ed tlie Golden room. The commin was I | surrounded by flowers and was watchi ed over by a guard of honor. Ferdin- I and's crown, bis marshal's baton and 1 ! fur cap lay on two purple cushions ' ' resting at the head of the coffin. Burial will be at the monastery at ' Cartes de Agresch. The funeral ser- ( vices will be held tomorrow, having been postponed a day because of inability of some of the late ruler's re- 1 iatives to arrive today. Bucharest streets were drapetj with black and mourning banners stretched from every building. it was announce dthat Monday’s session of parliament will be devoted to , mourning ceremonies. Paris, July 23 —(UP)—Denied per- , mission to attend his father’s funeral 1 I Prince Carol remained in seclusion in I his villa at Neuilly today but plaiyied 1 to attend memorial services for the late Monarch in the Rumanian church in Paris tomorrow morning. Carol refused to see visitors. “I feel deeply my father’s death, which was a terrible blow to me.” Carol told the United Press. “I consider it my duty to attend requiem in his memory.” o Case Against Harvey Eckrote Is Continued Berne. July 23.—The case against Harvey Eckrote, of Geneva, for assault and battery, which was scheduled to come up for trial in justice lof the peace court here Friday, was I continued until Monday, August 1. 1 Tlie defendant’s attorney was unable to be present for the trial. Eckrote is charged with attacking his son, William, 17, with a hammer, recently. o ■ _ Logansport Man Sentenced Logansport, July 23 —(UP) —Claude C. Alfred today was sentenced by Judge John Smith in Cass circuit court to 1 to 5 years in the Michigan City state prison. Alfred, president of the Mrazos Valley development company was convicted of violation of the state securities law. — |

Jaynes, since last Sunday has existed bitter rivalry. Both claim the right to the collections at Mrs. McPherson’s four square gospel temple. Mrs. Kennedy's rival, the Rev. Charcontrol the finances by right of heri- j tage, having handled more than a mil- ( lion dollars for Mrs. McPherson. ( Dr. Jaynes, however, takes issue ( with Mrs. Kennedy on that point. He ] was appointed by the congregation, , with his committee, should handle t Temple funds, he maintains. t The rivals admitted the state of as- < fairs is critical and they said that the j reason Mrs. McPherson was called < from her eastern revival tour. t

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INQUIRY LIKELY TO FLARE ANEW Political Inquiry Expected To Be Resumed Early Next Week Indianapolis- July 23.— (UP) — D. C. Stephenson's “little black box” today found its way into the hands of Marion county authorities. It was found today at Washington, Indiana, and in the possession of Special Prosecutor Emsley W. Johnson of Indianapolis. The box is plural. There were two boxes. I By William E. Hallberg, United Press Staff Correspondent Indianapolis, Ind, July 22. — ( UP) — Whether the Indiana Political inquiry is going forward or backward was not outwardly descernible today, but indications were that a resumption of the fireworks is expected early next week. No steps have been taken to make use of the documents published in Indianapolis newspapers, but presenter William H. Remy and his staff have in their possession* other information as yet unrevealed, given to | them by D. C. Stephenson. “Lifer” in the Michigan City State Prison, before he ailopted a temporary policy of silence. Remey has not swerved from his announcement that the Marion county Grand Jury would not consider the developments. It is stiK in session, considering the other matters that Remy sa'iT'Vi'btlTfl takCTtp all its time. The inquest has been idle partly because of the illness of Remy and the absence of special Prosecutor John W. Holizmann and Emsley W. John<on from the city. It has lagged alio Stepheuson has instructed liiij. attorneys not to fire any more shots until the Indiana Supreme Court ruled whether his trial for murder was legal despite a teachnical flaw. — o WRECKS CAR TO AVOID COLLISION Adams County Men In Auto When It Turns Over Near Churubusco Friday Berne, July 23 — (Speciall — One Berne young man and three other men who formerly resided here, escaped serious injury Friday noon when the automobile in which they were riding turned .over in a ditch on a highway near Churubusco. Tlie occupants of the car were Martin Stucky, ot Herne Reuben Leichty, of Bluffton; Ervin’ Stucky, of Monroe, and Victor Sprunger, of Union City. Victor Sprunger was driving the car which was a Chevrolet coach. They were following a grain truck and tlie driver of the truck made a left hand turn without giving a signal. To prevent striking the truck. Mr. Sprunger steered his car into the ditch. The car turned over twice. Each of the occupants were badly bruised and they received several cuts and scratches but their injuries were- not serious. The car was badly damaged. The four men were rturning to their homes from Grand Rapids. Michigan, where they had attended the national convention of baby chick dealers. Roy Kalver Broadcasts From Chicago This Morning Roy Kalvar, son of Mr and Mrs. I. A. Kalver, of Decatur, was heard over Radio station WEBIT, Chicago, this morning by Mr. and Mrs. Kalver and several other Decatur persons. Roy was announcing a program which was broadcast from the McVickers theatre. He was promoted this week to the position of assistant manager of the McVickers theatre, a very responsible position. The promoton carried with it a nice increase in salary.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, July 23,- 1927.

Hero of Marines V-B»WUWti)i A■ ■ *y-x. ♦ ' JOr Ta Ifggwk J /A. f Wil * Newest photo of Captain Gilbert I). Hatfield, the heroic marine commander who defeated 2,(XX) Nicaraguan rebels with a detachment of 57 “Leathernecks.” He now is the hero of the Marine Corps. j ANNIVERSARY TO BE CELEBRATED Zion Lutheran Church To Hold All-1 )ay Services On Sunday, July 31 The twenty-fifth anniversary of the Zion Lutheran church in Decatur will be commemorated by the congregation of thus church. Sunday July 31, with allday services. The morning service will begin at 10 o’clock and tlie Rev. J. H. Klausing, of Fort Wayne who was the itinerant pastor of this congregation when it was organized, will deliver the sermon. The service will be in the German language. In the afternoon, beginning at 2:30 o’clock, a service will be conducted in the English language. The speaker will be the Rev. 11. Wehmeyer, first resident paStor of this congregation. Rev. Wehmeyer is pastor of a congregation at Bridgeport, Conn., at present. The evening service will begin at 7 o’clock and will be conducted in the English language. The Rev. A. Hinz, a former pastor of the church, will be the speaker. He is pastor of a congregation in Cleveland, Ohio, at present. The anniversary day promises to be one of the happiest and most enjoyable in the history of the local congregation. o— Two Autos Collide In Decatur Friday Night Two Decatur young men figured in an automobile accident which occurred on South Winchester street in this city last night. A Ford roadster driven by Ralph Kenworthy and occupied by Luzerne Urich was struck by a Jordan driven by a man from Monroe, whose name was not learned. Tlie Kenworthy car was badly damaged, lint tlie occupants of both cars escaped without injuries. Tlie Monroe car was slightly damaged. Tlie accident happened where Grant street intersects Winchester street. J. Howard Cadle Says He Will Run For Governor Indianapolis, Ind., July 23—(UP) — J. Howard Cadle, of Indianapolis announced today that he would lie a candidate for Governor in 1928 as an independent candidate. Cadle founded the Cadle tabernacle. He was a candidate for the Republican nomination or mayor of Indianapolis but withdrew before it was held. Cadle was state game commissioner under Governor Hanley from 1904 to 1908. He organized the American Shoe Rebuilders from a SIO,OOO to a million dollar corporation.

BOY’S CONDITION IS STILL CRITICAL \ I Theodore “Teddy” Krick, Who Shot Himself, Has Chance To Live Theodore “Teddy” Krick, the 12-year old boy who yesterday shot himself with a 22-revolver, inflicting two wounds, was reported this afternoon as "being restless." The lad was reported as slightly improved last night but hemorrage developed today and his condition remains critical. The attending physician stated that there was a chance for recovery, but ; that it was slight. The lad suffered a wound in the forehead.and another directly above the heart. The bullet in the forehead has been removed. If the boy’s condition is such that he can be moved, it is probable that he will be brought to*the hospital in this city. The shooting occurred after the boy had broken two neck-yokes while driving a team of horses on the farm of his foster-father, Austin McMichels five miles southeast of this city. > —— I W. P. Robinson Owner Os High Bred Racing Colt Born This Week \V. P. Robinson is now the proud owner of the best bred racing colt ever in Adams county and if pedigreed ancestors count for anything this tv.-o-day oil Henley boy should some day amount to something worth while in the speed world. The colt is the son of Miss Alice Paul, for several years a recogjjJzeil pacing mare of more y.ian ordinary ability, with a record of 212% and a test record as low as 2 05. The sire is the famous Peter Henly, Dayton. Ohi-o, chamption douh'e gaited stallion of the world, with a pacing record of 2-02%. and a trotting record of 2-06%. The colt is at the Gunder farm east of town, a bay beauty, eviand perfect in every way. o CHURUBUSCO HAS BIG FIRE LOSS Incendiarism Suspected In Blaze Which Causes SIB,OOO Damage Fort Wayne, Ind.. July 23 —(UP)— Fire of suspected incidiary orgin today did SIS,OOO damage at Churubusco. Indiana, 12 miles northwest of iFort Wayne. The Crawford and Son garage and George Arthur livery stable were destroyed, and tlie Knights of Pythias lodge building was damaged. Fire originated at the same place three weeks ago. The blaze threatened the entire business district and Fort Wayne fire companies were called. o Rev. Miller’s Father Dies At Piqua, Ohio The Rev. O. E. Miller, pastor of the First Baptist church of Decatur, received a telegram Friday, from Piqua, Ohio, telling him of the death of his father, who died suddenly of apoplexy. The elder Mr. Miller was about 70 years old. Rev. Mille and family ,’eft immedCatey for Piqua. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon. There will be no preaching services at the Baptist church Sunday. Sunday school will be held in the morning, as usual, and Mr. C. E. Bell, who recently toured Europe with his family, will give a talk during the regular morning worship hou, telling of his tour. Arthur Sapp Appoints Rotary Club Committees Huntington, Ind., July 23—(UP)— Arch V. Grossman, of Indianapolis has bee nnamed a member of the convention committee of Rotary International, Arthur H. Sapp, international president, A. B. Thielens, of South Bend, has been given a position on the finance committee.

Rev. And Mrs. Loose To Begin Vacation Monday The Rev. Ralph W. Loose. pastor of the First Evaugelicaal church of Decaatur and of the Calvary Evangelical church east of Decatur, will have Monday for a three weeks vacation. ' He will be accompanied by Mrs. Loose They will go to Lake Geneva. Wisconsin. first, where Rev Loose will attend the annual Summer school of Re- , ligion for twelve days Later, they will visit iv>la|i|vVH' and in Illinois. o SCOUTS TO HOLD CAMP IN AUGUST I ' Several Decatur Scouts Mak- ' ing Plans To Attend ( Camp At Goose Lake Several Decatur Boy Scouts are making preparations to attend the . Scout camp to lie held at Goose Lake from August 3 to 17. Goose lake is ; tlie official camping ground for ‘lie < Boy Scouts of the Anthony Wayne Area Council, which comprises Allen, < Adams and Whitley counties. 1 To live up to the Scout oath, “to be ! physically strong and mentally a- * wake." much time must be spent in! 1 the open, it is pointed out. The Scout movement and the Scout camp pro- 1 vides a program to take care of that need. Even three-fourths of the word “Scouting" spells “Outing". Several articles muct be taken to the ' camp by the Scouts and other articles 1 > may be taken it" tlie Scout desires i them. Following is a list of tlie articles necessary for the Scout to take wi'h • him: Bathing suit, brush and comb, handkerchiefs. pajamas and underwear, tooth brush and paste, Scout book, extra shirts, shoes (heavy), stockings,' coat, sweater, towels (hand and bath), wool blanket (two or more). Scout! test card (showing requirements completed), Scout Camp Card (showing that fees are paid), mess kit nr metal plate, cup bowl, knife, folk and spaonj , Bilile or prayer book, and pillow. ' ] The following articles are (jesirable and may be taken by the Scouth:' Athletic goods, flashlight, musical instruments, writing paper, envelopes.l field glasses, poncho or raincoat, signal ; flags, fishing tackle, knapsack, camera.! note book and diary, safety pins, post cards, pencils, extra stockings, pants, (loxiiNt ED <>x r v<-i: i n i:> — o ■ Mr. Bell To Tell Os His Recent Tour Sunday A. MJ Owing to the death of the father' of the Rev. O. E. Miller, pastor of the Decatur Baptist church, wliicii accur ed at Piqua. OMo, Friday night, C. E. Bell wHI give) his dlpscripitive talk about h's recent tour in Europe at the morning service at the Baptist church, Sunday, instead of the evening service, as originally planned,' 1 and there will be no evening service. ; Mr. Bell's talk wfl deal mainly with the visit he made to the historic ca- ' thedrals and other places of worship in Europe. President Coolidge Takes Party of 85 Persons V Trip To Prove That I By Paul R. Mellon United Press Staff Correspondent Mystic. S. D.. July 23—(UP)—President Coolidge brought his Washington party of 85 White House attaches, newspapermen and photographers up i to Sam McKelvie’s fishing lodge near' here today to let them see that he i really can fish. Since the President took up the .yng- 1 ler's art at Paul Smith’s N. Y. last j I year he has insited that all photo- j graphers and newspapermen remain away and all information concerning i his angling exploits have come from i • secret service-men and friends. He has • maintained that privacy out here. This time, however Mr. Coolidge lias i agreed that photographers may take' ■ his picture in action and that newspaper men may bring their portable

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ADAMS COUNTY VALUATIONS CUT 16 2-3 PER CENT State Tax Boa r d Makes Blanket Reductions In 89 Counties In State REDUCTION AMOUNTS TO $3,000,000 HERE Indianapolis, July 23. — (UP) The Indiana board of tax commissioners today came to the rescue of farmers by reducing farm land valuations over the slate by an average of 15 per cent. Chairman John J. Brown announced the slashes. Blanket reductions tire made on the valuations in 89 counties of the state; in three townships in Lake county and three in Marion county; Warrick county’s reduction was not fixed. Farm lands there are being reassessed. The old valuation for the state was sl,987,369 785 and the new valuation is $1,283,987,690, a cut of $203,373,095. The board’s action is in accordance with tlie Lindley-Johnson farm tax relief law passed at the last session of tlie Legislature. Surveys of every county in the state have been made by tlie tax board's deputis and tmilar C'gures have beer, submitted by the Farm Bureau The reduction of 16 2-3 per cent, in the vlauation of farm lands in Adams county will amount to about $3,000,000, is was learned this afternoon at the office of ounty Auditor Martin Jaberg. The assessment on farm lands, exclusive of improvements thereon, totaled $17,681,570 this year. Percentage Os Reduction Indianapolis. Ind., July 23. —(UP) — Percentage of reduction in assessed valuations of farm lands for taxation purposes as announced by the state tax board today follows: Adams. 16 2-3; Allen. 12 1-2; Batholomew, 15; Benton, 16 2-3; Blackford, 15; Boon. 15; Brown, 15; Carroll. 16 2-3; Cass. 15; Clark 15; Clay, 15; Clinton, 15; Crawford, 15; Daviess, 12 1-2: Dearborn. 15: Decatur, 12 1-2; Dekalb. 15; Delaware, 12 1-2; Debois, 15; Elkhart, 15; Fayette, 10: Floyd, 10; Fountain, 10; Franklin. 15; Gibson, 15; Grant, 16 2-3; Greene. 20; <toxtixi i-:i» ox i> v<.i: BIG LOSS CAUSED BY A CLOUDBURST Southern Pennsylvania Is Swept By One Os Floods In Its History Harrisburg. Pa., July 23. — (UP) — One of the wors: Hoods in the history of this section of Pennsylvania swept practically all of Perry and the upper sections of Dauphin county following a cloudburst early today. A conservative estimate of damages << <>x i ixi i:i> ox i’m.i; twoi i Entire Washington Vith Him On Fishing He Really Can Catch ’em typewriters along to write of his dexterity with rod and reel. Mr. Coolidge motored into Rapid City this morning for the trip which was organized by former Governor McKelvie ot Nebraska. Instead of the usual private railroad car the President boarded one of the peculiar observation coaches of 1 the coach line for the 32 mile ride up I the isolated hill to the Hamlet of Mysj tic. The cars are arranged so that passengers sit in seats back to back, looking out in front, at tlie scenic and hazardous canyon precipices. At Mystic lumber wagons’ met the party to carry them over the two mile i course to McKelvie’s secluded game ! lodge on Franch creek. The President will return to the Game Lodge this afternoon. i

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