Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 215, Decatur, Adams County, 12 September 1927 — Page 1

WEATHER Centrally f»T tO- - and Tuesday. Warmer In east and north tonight.

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FOG DELAYS HOP OF WORLD FLIERS TO TOKIO, JAPAN I evine And Rene Fonck \bandon Plans For TransAtlantic Flights THREE WOMEN ARE PLANNING FLIGHTS (By International News Service) The ’round-ihe-world plane. Pride of Detroit, was compelled bv high winds and fog to return to the Omura. Japan, airdrome alter an unsuccessful effort to fly U> Tokio, Charles A.’ Levine, owner of the trans-Atlantic [fane, Columbia, defintely abandoned his jdan to attempt a nonstop westward flight from Coydon, England, to New York. He may fly to India, however. Rene Fonck, French ace, has virtually abandoned his plan to fly across the Atlantic from New York to Paris and has entered the American trans-continental air derby from New York to Spokane beginning September 19. None of the French flyers who are awaiting trans-ocean flying weather were able to hop o at Le Bourget for New York. With Miss Ruth Elder, of Detroit, on her way to New York for a transAtjantic flight, two more women are planning to hop off for Europe in a Sikorsky plane. They are Miss Frances W. Grayson, of Brooklyn, and Mrs. Waage Ancker. of Aiken. S. C. Their plane is now being tested at the Sikorsky works on Long Island. The flight is backed by a group of Wheeling, W. Va„ business men. The plane, a sister ship of Paul Redfern’s, probably will be named after Wheeling. —o Chicagoans End Straw Hat Season As Cubs Defeat The Giants Chicago, Sept. 12—(INS)—It took a Cub's victory over the New York Giants to end officially the straw-hat season in Chicago. At least ten thousand of the 45,000 fans who witnessed yesterday’s hectic game, were shopping today foi felt hats. The fringe of the play Ing field was lit terally snowed under by straw skimmers, hurled overboard by the enthusiastic cubs rootters. Chicago won, 7 to 5. o Clue To Nungesser-Coli Mystery Reported Today Halifax. N. S.~Sept. 12—(INS)—Officers of the Flench flagship Ville Dys, in port today, reported a clue to the Nungesser-Coli mystery. They stated that a wireless message received from a French hospital ship off the Fi and Bank said a fishing schooner reported sighting submerged wreckage of a plane 250 miles off Sable Island about the time Nungesser and Coll were due. W. R. 0. ANO VETS TO HOLD PICNIC Three Organizations To -Join In Event At Samuel Chronister Home Plans have been completed for the W - R C. and G. A. R. and Spanish American War Veteran’s picnic to lie held Wednesday, September 14. at the Samuel Chronister home, on Mercer avenue. Indicatiaong are that practically every member of the three organ ■tations will attend the festival. Mrs. Ross Maloney is chairman of 'he transportation committee and she -tated today that the automobiles to he used to cogivey the picnickers to the bounds, would begin gathering up tire various persons at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning. All persona who do not have a means of getting to the picnic grounds are asked to call Mrs. Maloney today. A f ' ne Program has been arranged and 'he picnic will start about 9 o’clock Wednesday morning and last the rebinder of the day.

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Ruth Ehler of Ttimpa, Fla., is determined to brave the dangers of the Atlantic in her Stinson Detroiter plane, despite the e pleadings of her friends to abandon the perilous project.

' HILL TAKEN TO MURDER SCENE 11 - - —. 8 I Streator, Illinois, Young Man Denies Knowledge Os Mother’s Murder 1 Streator, 111., Sept. 12. — (INS) — 3 I f Harry Hill sat beside the shallow 1 grave in which th“ body of his mother had been found in the basement of the Hill home here today and denied knowing anything of her murder. Only candle light flickered in the! basement as authorities surrounding 5 Hill, whom they had rushed by auto ( 15 200 miles across country from La-. k Crosse, VVis., to elude habeas corpus t proceedings said to have been plan-, ned in Chicago, questioned him. j The youth, accused of matricide, was shown several articles as he 1 f stood bv the basement grave; the j j shoes said to be the same size as those Hill wears; a shovel which had’ been used in turning the earth and a handkerchief found shortly after the murder an dturned over to the states attorney. Sleepless and tired from the long V auto ride. Young Hill vouchsafed no f, intimation. In tones of vextion. he , tepeated he had nothing to say. His e anger mounting, he turned from the prosecutor, sheriff ami a dozen armed p deputies and shouted, "I told you I p had nothing to say.” g 0 <i G. E. Factory Resumes Its 1 Regular Winter Schedule r ' The local plant of the General Electric company went back to its regular winter schedule this morning. the factory opening at 7:20 a. m Central Standard time. Since last ■ | June, the factory has been opening at I 6:20 o’clock a. m. Fort Wayne again * went back to standard time this morning after three months of daylight saving time. The local bus line I) also changed its schedule back to standard time. — o—e Legionnaires Arrive h In Rome Ceremony p I Rome. Sept. 12—(INS)—Four hun6 died members of the American Legion . arrived here from Naples today to participate in the ceremony of laying a ’ wreath on the tomb of Italy’s unknown f Soldier. The Legionnaires will proceed ’ on to Paris this evening. e Federal Grand Jury e Opens Session Today 8- """ Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 12 —(INS)’ is The federal grand jury met here tc e day faced with a "heavy duty" proA gram. d Among its first tasks will be the . k consideration of the Liquor cases ar- ’ »• ising out of South Bend’s gigantic federal clean up on September 1.

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Gossip Causes Scare Os Infantile Paralysis South Bend, Ind., Sept. 12 —(INS)— Malicious gossip resulting in an unI necessary "scare” of infantile paralyI sis in this city is alarming school authorities. Those who have contracted the disease in this city have not been reported in a serious conditiou, and there has been no greater a proportion than ‘ in other parts of fhe'Tcmnty, the authorities said, in warning mothers of school children not to become panic 1 stricken by unfounded rumors of an I epidemic of the disease. I School nurses, however, have been instructed to keep a close watch on all children, in an effort to prevent the * start of any epidemic. I o AUTO CRASH IS i FATAL TO ONE Driver of Car In Which Man Man Is Killed Is Held On Manslaughter Charge Indianapolis, Ind.. Sept. 12. —(INS) —Charles M. Grubb, 46, was dead heie today and Leonard Gemmer, 40, driver of the automobile in which the two crashed into a parked machine was facing charges of manslaughter ’ and operating a motor vehicle while i under the influence of liquor. Grubb died shortly after the two men had been taken to the City hospital for treatment for their injuries. Ten persons were injured in Sunday accidents here. Unofficial reports received by Ray Cooper, race manager indicate that one of the entries has been sighted I as distant as Durham, N. C., but officials believe’ that the winner has not yet ieported. Chances that some of the remaining bags are yet in the air are quite favorable, Cooper believes. Kepner is reported to have landed at York, 8. C.. Biemane at Dunn, N. C., and Quersin at Greenville, S. C. Ice-Cream Social To Be Held Tuesday Evening An ice-cream social will be given Tuesday at the Election school house in Kirkland township, one mile east of the Kirklahd high school. The patronage of the public will be appreciated. o New Will Not Be A Candidate For Governor Washington, Sept. 12— (INS)—Posi- ’ master general Harry S. New will not be a candidate for the Republican Gubernatorial nomination in Indiana ! next year it was stated authoritatively here today'.

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Auburn Poet To Give Program Here Tonight A large audience, made up of members of (he Co-Workers class of the .Methodist Sunday school ami their families and friends, is expected to greet Flank C. Nelson, of Auburn, a poet of note, when he gives a program tn the Methodist church here tonight. Mr. Nelson has been Invited to provide the entertainment at tile regular mee.ing of the Co-Work-ers class tonight. ELKS’FAIR TO’ OPEN TONIGHT All Booths Arranged In Big Tent On Liberty Way; Continues All Week All boo hs have been erected and everything is in readiness for the grand opening of (he annual Elks fair and fun festival, to be held under the big canvas tent on Liberty Way in his city all this week. The doors of the tent will be thrown open at 7 o’clock tonight. C. J. Lutz will give a short open- ’ ing address and the big week will get underway. The General Electric band and the Decatur Junior band will provide the music during the week. I A dance, starting at 10 o’clock, will be held each night at the K. of C. ' hall. Dancing will be on the park ■ plan, and will be public. Good music . will be provided each night. Among the hundreds of beautiful gifts at the fair are stand and floor lamps, rain coats, slickers, cedar chests,, aluminum ware, china ware, , bird cages and many other articles. ( Tickets will be given free to each po'son entering the tent and awards r will be made at 10 o’clock each night. There will be plenty of amusement ! and entertainment tor persons of all ages and the entire' community is l invited to attend. The tent will remain open until 12 o'clock each night, and will also be open all afternoon Saturday. The public is cordially invited to the event and also to the dance each night. o Preble Child Suffers From Case Os Indigestion Jean Alden Welling, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton C. Werling, of Preble, who was brought to the Adams County Memorial hospital Sunday afternoon, suffering from a severe case of indigestion, is showing" much improvement today. FINED sls FDD RECKLESS DRIVING ’ Obed Gilliom, Adams County Young Man, Is Fined At Bluffton Bluffton, Ind., Sept. 12.—(Special) — Bed Gilliom, son of Orel Gilliom of Adams county? appeared in Mayor’s _ ' court in this city today and changed his plea of not guilty for reckless 1 driving to guilty. Gilliom was fined sls and costs and received a suspend- ‘ irnvilMHK <>X I’ttu: FIAEI

Giant Dirigibles, Three Tinies As Large As The Los Angeles, Predicted As The Ocean Air Liners Os Future

Lafayette, Ind., Sept. 12. — (UP) — ' Gigantic dirigibles, three times as i large as the Los Angeles, were pre- . dieted today as the ocean air liners t of the future by Prof. R. B. Moore, . developer of the use of helium gas . for lighter-than-air craft. While trans-oceanic flights have demonstrated the usefulness of heavier than air planes, lighter than air ships have airworthiness which can • not be overlooked. Prof. Moore said. Professor Moore deplored the - "further sacrifice of life" on long dis-1 t tance flights. i "Small towns and individuals that! i are trying to get publicity at the ex , t pense of the great risk to human life j should certainly not be encouraged in' I

IPRESIDENTir BACK AT DESK ? - IN WHITE HOUSE Ends Vacation In Black Hills; Encounters Series Os Pressing Problems WHITE HOUSE IS PRACTICALLY REBUILT Paul R. Mallon (IT. P. Staff Correspondent) Washington, Sept. 12 (UP)—Back at his tasks in the White House today after three months vacation in the Black Hills Piesident Coolidge encountered a series of pressing problems—the proposed special session of the Senate, appointment of an ambassador to Mexico and a governor general of the Philippines, the new naval building program and tax reduction. He found himself suddenly cast in a swirl of politics over his statement that he does not choose to be a candidate for re-election in 1928. Potential candidates and a group of leaders are seeking to ascertain what lie meant by the word "choose.” Without more clarification, many hesitate to get the prenomination campaign underway. To Confer with Sen. Curtis The President intended to seek expert consultation on his executive problems. He expected first to meet witli Senator Curtis, Republican floor leader to ascertain difinitly if Curtis agrees that a special senate session is desirable to get the Vare-Smith election contests out of the way before the regular December session. He wants to discuss witli party lead era the new appointments to be made ami he wants to see all factions involveo in the naval building and tax reduction situations. These matters all will be discussed at the cabinet meeting tomorrow. As for the furore in the capital over his “choose” statement, he is expect(CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) 432 PUPILS IN RURAL SCHOOLS Geneva Has Largest Enrollment Os Any Os Seven High Schools A total of 432 pupils were enrolled in tlie seven rural high schools of Adams county at the close of the first week of the present school term. Clifton Striker, county superintendent. announced today. The Geneva or Wabash township schbol, with an enrollment of 87, topped the list. Monmouth, with 34 pupils registered, had the smallest enrollment. The enrollment of each of the seven schools and the principals of each are as fallows: Geneva, 87, V. | IT. Wagner, principal; Monmouth. 34. W. O. Little, principal; Monroe, 62, ■E. M. Wetbb. principal; Pleasant Mills, 53, P. W. Vitz, principal; Kirk land, 73, H. L. Foley, principal; Jefferson, 59, Olen Marsh, principal, and Hartford. 64, Frank McD. Smith, principal.

a continuance of such an “encouragement of aviation,” he said. “Lindbergh’s flight gave some definite constructive information but most of those which have followed have merely been for publicity purposes. "We are rightfully proud of the development that has taken place during the last few years in connection with heavier than air craft. Our pride in this development, however, has led us to do things for which the airplane is not adapted. “Today an airship two and one-half or three times as large as the Los Angeles can be built which can make ! the trip to Europe and back again I without stopping, if necessary, and ACONTINLED ON PAGE TWO;

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Throng of prelates anti laymen greeted Cardinal Dougherty of Philadelphia as he stepped off liner in New York on return from his annual visit to the Pope.

SIX EXTENSION CLASSES FORMED School Teachers Os County Hold First Os Series Os Monthly Institutes The organization of classes in college extension courses, which will be given in connection with the regular monthly teacher institutes in the county this winter, was completed at she first of the series of institutes held at Monroe last Saturday. The instructor for the classes will be furnished 1 by Indiana University, Muncie State ‘ Normal and Manchester College. There are six courses open to the teachers. Courses in “Modern Reader’s ‘ Bible” and “Education for Character" - are offered l>y Manchester Coliege. ■ Courses in “Psychology of AdolesI cence”, “Fundalmentals in English” and “Political Parties and Party Problems", are offered by Muncie Normal. ' A graduate course, entitled "Philosophy of Education,” is offered by Indiana University. The forenoon on institute day is devoted to the general institute work and the afternoon is given over to extension work. o— Detroit-Jacksonville Airplane Service Is Inaugurated Today Ford Airport, Dearborn, Mich., Sept. 12 — I.INSI —A weekly 11-hour airplane service between Detroit and Jacksonville, Fla., was inaugurated today when a Ford-Stout iri-motor airliner hopped off from the airport. The plane will stop at Cincinnati. Nashville and Atlanta on the inaugural tour. — _ o — Levine Says He Has Given Up Idea Os Trying To Fly To New York Now “I have given up the idea of trying to fly to New Yotk this year for the . stormy season makes it too danger- • ous,” Chatles A. Levine, owner of the plane Columbia, declared today, He said he would make the attempt to fly ■ from Europe to America next year, ‘ probably in a three motored seaplane. Levine has not abandone dthe plan of attempting a non-stop flight from England to Karachi, India. His new pilot, Captain W. G. Hincfhcliff, is studying the best routes for the trip. Trans-Atlantic weather conditions are very bad. The latest bulletin reported a 45 mile gale over mid-ocean. o Two Earthquake Shocks Recorded In England Kew, England, Sept. 12 —(INS) — Two heavy earthquake schocks, estimated to have occurred 1,700 miles distant, were recorded this morning 1 on the Kew Seismograph. The shocks followed a similar tremblor recorded • at 11:21 o'clock last night. London, Sept. 12— (INS)— Two viof lent earth shocks were felt at Constan- ’ tinople at 12:20 o’clock this afternoon, s according to a Central News dispatch 1 from there. No damage was reported, 1 but the shocks frightened desidents, many of whom fled to the streets.

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JURORS FOR TRIAL OF MAYOR DUVALL BEING SELECTED Capital City Mayor Goes On Trial For Alleged Political Corruption THREE JURORS ARE TEN T ATI VEL Y CIK ISEN Indianapolis, Sept. 12.— (INS) —Three men held precarious seats as prospective jurors in the trial of Mayor John L. Duvall for alleged political corruption at the mid-day adjournment early this afternoon. Thirteen talesmen had been examined. Two of the men who may decide Duvall's fate are from the great open spaces, where political corruption is not so interesting a "topic as within the city limits. Seven Had Opinions Formed Formations of opinions, hard to dislodge because of the daily barrage of reading matter in local newspapers, led to excusing of seven prospective jurors fqr the cause. Two others were let off because of ill health and another for business reasons. Many Spectators Present Several hundred persons, including many politicians, crowded the Marion county criminal court room as the Duvall trial opened. Mayor Duvall, arriving early, took a seat behind his attorneys. On his right was former City Controller William Baser, who also was charged with political corruption, but who is nos ini trial today. On his left was former Police Chief Claude Johnson, who will be mayor of Indianapolis if Duvall is forced io resigTF. as result of his appointment to the office of city controller. The mayor, whose face seemed careworn, was dressed in a dark blue suit and wore a white tie. Among the jurors called first in the regular panel were Walter C. Marntom who borought the Marmon automobile to the front and Walter Wise, former member of the city council. Milton .1. Eldrod, former editor of the Frey Cross which was the Indiana klan newspaper during the Stephenson haydey was an interested spectator. Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 12. — (INS) —Close on the heels of the indictment of Governor Ed Jackson, the trial of Mayor John L. Duvall of Indianapolis was to begin today as the latest pyrotechnics in Indiana’s sensational political fireworks exhibition. Duvall, who was indicted by the Marion county grand jury at the same time as Jackson, George V. Coffin, Indianapolis polit cal boss, and Robert I. Marsh, Jackson’s former law partner, was being tried on previous affidavits returned by special prosecutors charging political corruption. The specif c allegation against i< ovriM i-’.i> <>> i‘a<;e tvhm OHIO CAR TURNS OVER NEAR HERE Party Os Mexican Beet Workers Figure In Wreck North Os Decatur An automobile load of Mexican beet workers, from Rockford, Ohio, bound for Foit Wayne, turned over on Federal road No. 27. between Decatur and Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred near the corn borer quarantine gone. There were six occupants of the ■ Rockford ear. It was headed north and occupants say that the car was crowd- ; ed off the road by a large sedan comI ing toward this city. The corn borer marshalls gave officers a description of the south bound car and Fort ■ Wayne officers are making an effort - to locate the driver. i, The occupants of the Rockford car it were cut and bruised and one child, 1, whose name was not learned, was sevi, erely injured. The child will recover. it is thought.

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