Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 34, Decatur, Adams County, 9 February 1928 — Page 1

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CUBANS BUSH TO HI TBIBUTE TO COL. LINDBERGH Whole Island Has Eyes On “Lone Eagle” Who Is Visiting Havana FLIER GREETED BY PRESIDENT MACHADO Havana, Feb. 9.—- (INS) A mat international tonlerence between the republics of North, Central and South America may l,e going on here today but Havana and. indeed, the whole Bland of Cuba had eyes only to,- one man —Col. ( harles A. Lindbergh. . Th? flush <>f Havanas magnificent w?kome to the flying colonel has not worn off an iota and today everyone from th? Cuban citizens to the officials and their own and sister governments rushed to do honor to the Caballero Del Aire” and to gather in cheering crowds wherever it was reported Col. Lindbergh might be s t en. Honored At Luncheon At noon today Col. Lindbergh was to be honored at a luncheon given by the officers of the Cuban army at Camp Columbia. Later he was to go to a ball at the Yacht Club at which most of the delegates to the PanAmerican conference will be present. The newspapers today were filled with Col. Lindbergh’s doings and pilnted editorials on his achievements as an emissary of good will. The general city wide reception to fol. Lindbergh as he dropped from the sky yesterday afternoon after completing his flight from Haiti in tierfect time was something which will be remembered hy every Cuban. The the Spirit of St. I xmls was sighted from the historic -Mrtfro castle, the lust stronghold of old Spain, sirens screamed, whistles shrieked and the horns of automobiles and the bells of street cars filled the air. Lindy had arrived. After the reception at the field, a motor procession was formed to iseort Col. Lindbergh to the presidential palace where President Machado greeted him officially. In his greeting, President Machado included one for Mrs .Evangeline Lindbergh, the aviator's mother. It read: “To your good mother, who awaits you with open aims, say in our name (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) ROCKEFELLER MAY TESTIFY “Richest Man In World” Likely Will Be Called In Teapot Dome Case Washington, Feb. 9.—(lNS)—John I’ Rockefeller, Jr., often termed the ’idlest man in the ’world,? pnobably will be summoned to testify Saturday at the senate's new Teapot Louie investigation, it was learned today. Rockefeller will l>e called to tell what he knows about the Continental Trading Company’s mysterious $50,000,000 oil deal and Its even more m.'iterious $3j080,000 Liberty Bond slash fund." Rockefeller is not expected to divulge any new informabon hut (he committee was convinc’d that he ought to be put on the fitness stand to prove that the aigest stockholders in the oil companies involved know little or nothuig about the mysterious deals. Rockefeller came into the picture 'ecause he is chairman of the board ' trustees of the Rockefeller founda"'ll. which virtually owns the Stand--17 OR Company of Indiana. The "tier concern in, tuijn owned half 1 f‘>e Sinclair Crude Oil Company, which bought fifty percent of the oil the Continental at $1.75 a bar- >' which bought it the same day for T a * )arre * from A. EL Humphreys, "* f ’ S . 011 man - The Continental "de $3,080,000 on the deal. tiui| Wn nio * aves Prompted the senate n i C .committee to summon ' * e ' er aH R witness. First, some ■ ' at °t's wanted him called to prove tavoH. 7° mmittee was “pilaying no a orites.’’ geeona. other senatora tn u s h° u 'd tube the witness stand show that Rockefeller did not Pprcve of the action of Robert W. ' chairman of the Standard when the latter defied ae committee.

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Verse Written By Hickman Indicates He Expects To Die Los Angeles, Feb. It —(UP) —In n verse directed Io jailer Frank Dewar and Labelled "my last confessions,” William Edward Hickman Wednesday night indicated he expected to die on the gallows (or the murder of Marian Pinker, the document in full: “To my Dear Ft lend: February 8 1928 When Day Is Done Last Written Confessions. When day’s begun and death cell’s light with morning on, When Warden talks and death fear stalks upon the dawn, What mourning—That warning— That skip from cell to doom. There’s no hike—l know like those Li steps within that rooni on scaffold high they slip the noose and bind •your shivering frame. They slip the hood as hangman should. There’s no one you can blame, after you’ve had a word or two and you are through The trap door falls — The Fox he squalls. Adieu. —William Edward Hickman — Allas —‘The Fox" PERFECT GRADES MADE BY PUPIL Harry Dailey Heads High Honor Roll Os I). H. S. For First Semester With a perfect grade of "A plus" in each of his four subjects, Harry Dailey a Junior, headml th*, high honor roll of Decatur high school for the first semester of the present school year The honor roll was released today by Principal Walter Krick. Josephine Archbond and Margaret Mills were tied for second honors with three grades of “A plus" and one grade of "A". Following is the high honor roll and honor roll for the semester: Cailey, Harry .. 4 A Plusses Arachbold. Josephine 3 A Plusses 1 A Mills, Maikaret.... 3 A Pluses 1 A Jaherg, Russel .... 2 A Pluses 3 A’s Nelson, Dorth 2 A Pluses 3 A’s Heller, Robert 1 A Plus 4 A’s Burk, James I A Plus 3 A’s Butcher, Maynard 4 A’s Christen, Dorothy 4 A’s Hauhold, Helen 4 A’s Kocher James 4 A’s Macklin, Ruth 4 A’s Melchi, Harold 4 A’s Myers, Helen 4 A’s Ogg, Lula 4 A’s Shroll, Helen 4 A’s Winans, Gretchen 4 A’s Winnes. Anna ? 4 A s Macy, Mary 3 A’s Honor Roll .. .. Beineke, Edna 1 A Plus 2 A’s 1 B Plus Chronister, Wilma 1 A Plus 2 A’s 1 B lius. Elzey, Charlotte 1 A Plus 2 A’s 1 B Plus Kauffman, Kathryn 1 A Plus 2 A’s 1 B Plus. Moser, Martha 1 A Plus 2 A’s 1 B Plus Parrish. Miriam 1 A Plus, 2 A’s 1 B Plus. Hite. Virginia 3 A’s 1 B Plus Hower, Geraldine 3 A’s I B Plus Kreukebeig, Emma .. .3 A’s 1 B Plus Schnitz, Wiihelminia 3 A’s 1 B Plus Stoakes, Ross 3 A’s 1 B Plus Thomas, Vivian 3 A’s 1 B Plus o Renewal Os Coal Strike In Illinois Is Expected Chicago, Feb. 9 —(INS) —Renewal of the coal strike which kept Illinois mines idle from April to September of last year was anticipated today to take effect April 1 as a result of the failure of miners and operators to agree on a new wage scale. The operators, after a series of fruitless meetings, refused to negotiate further except on a plan of arbitration, and the conferences ended. o Richard Lieber To Speak At Bluffton Indianapolis, Ind. Feb. 9 —(INS)— Richard Lieber, director of the state department of conservation .will deliver the main address at Bluffton tcnight, at the meeting of Lincoln Union. Lieber will speak on the effect Lincoln’s life in Indiana, during the formative years from 6 to 21, had on his later career.

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Costes And Le Brix Plan Transcontinental Good-Will Air Tour Washington, Fail). 9 —(United Press) Lieut. Dieudonne Costes and IJeut. Commander Joseph Leßrix disclosedtoday they were plaiining to make a Transcontinental god-will air tour from , New York to San Francisco stopping at aW-mtrjer cities enroute. The French trans-Atlantic fliers, who arived here yesterday from Montgomery, Ala., said their itinerary would be arranged here in conference with the French ambassador. o Hour For Funeral Os Mrs. Weber Is Changed Time of the funeral of Mrs Mary Weber, who died at her home in Preble township yesterday morning, lias been changed. Services will be held at the home Saturday afternon at 1 o'clock and at the Fuelling Lutheran church at 1:30 o'clock instead of 2 o'clock, as previously announced. BERNE MAN IN SURVEYOR RACE Walter H. Gilliom Seeks Democratic Nomination In Primary Walter H. Gilliom, of Berne, today announced his candidacy for tlie Democratic nomination for surveyor, subject to the decision of the May primary. Mr. Gilliom is a native of Berne, where he was born and reared. He was graduated from Purdue University in the class of 1922, and has had considerable experience and holds a state license as a professional engineer and land surveyor. He served a year as an assistant in the engineering department at Los Angeles and a year in the same capacity in Miami, Florida. For the last three years, he has been the engineer with the B and G. Construction company of Berne. Mr. Gilliom is a Democrat from a Democratic family, being a son of Simon Gilliom. He is twenty-eight yeas old. Ohio Man Admits He Killed Sister-In-Law New Philadelphia, 0., Feb. 9—(UP) William Herron, 41 confessed slayer of his 23-year-old sister-in-law, Viola May was held under heavy guard today while authorities contiued dragging the Tuscarawas river in an effort to find the girl’s body, Herron admitte dchoaking the girl to death when she resisted his advances, county prosecutor James Patrick said. Herron drove to a bridge spanning the river at Dover, and dropped the girl’s body into the water, the confession was quoted as stating.

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TWO BYSTANDERS SHOT TO DEATH Two Men Are Killed And Another Wounded By Fire From Duelists Chicago, Feb. 9.— (INS) —A desperate gunman, trailed to his lair after killing two men and wounding another early today, shot and killed two policeman, wounded two other men and was himself killed in a terrific battle at his home here this afternoon. Chicago, Feb. 9. — (INS)—Two men were shot and killed and a third was seriously wounded today when they were caught in the gross fire of two unidentified duelists. AU of the victims were innocent bystanders, bound for work. The ruthless gun-fighters, neither of whom appeared to have been wounded, fled before stat tied spectators of the tragedy could summon police. The duel occurred on the loading platform of the Omaha Packing company, at Lumber and Halsted streets. One of the dead men was identified as George Ellis, 45, employe of the packing company. The other slain man has not been identified. The third victim. Donald McNeely, was shot through both legs. DESCRIBES PLAN FOR LAKE IN “LOB” Arthur Trier, Speaking At Bluffton, Tells Os Plan Os Geneva Citizens Bluffton, Feb. 9—(INS)—An artificial lake three-quarters of a mile wide and about 15 miles long, would be created in the “Lob-Lolly” district southeast of Geneva, if the desire of a group of Geneva enthusiasts was followed out, Arthur Trier, of Fort Wayne said in an address to members of the Izaak Walton League in this city last night. The idea of creating the lake would be to commemorate Mrs. Gene Stratton Porter, who wrote most of her books while residing near that district The lake could he build, Mr. Trier explained, by the construction of a retaining wal a half mile long and 15 feet high. 0 — Quartet To Sing At Craigville Church The Fort Wayne Bible Training school quartet will attend the revival services at the Craigville Christian Union church Friday evening, February 10. The public is invited to attend.

“FOX'' PREDICTS OWN HANGING AS FATE DRAWS NEAR Only .Judge’s Charge To Jury Remains At Noon Adjournment SLAYER AFFECTED BY HANGING PLEA I.os Angeles, Feb. 9. (INS) William Edwarti Hickman oreilicled his own hanging as lie calnilv tile breaklast tins inoriiing, prior to resuming of his trial for the kidnaping and killing of Marion Parker. "The jury will be out five minutes" Hickman said. Then it’s the- rop< for mine.' According Io present indications, the case probably will go to the jury limit 2 o'clock p. nt., today. District Attorney Asa Keyes followed defense attorney Cant Ilion to do e the argument for ths state. Face Grows Pale Hickman stiffened in his chair and his face glanced dead white while Keyes demanded that the noose be placed around his neck. The state close dat 11:55 o'clock it's final argument to the four women and eight men who must decide the sanity of the slayer of Marion Parker. Only the charge of the judge to the jury remained and Superior Ju doe J. J. Trabucco recssed court until 2 'dock p in, when he will read his instructions to place the fate of “the Fox" in jurors’ hands. Grain Os Wheat Is Removed From Girl’s Ear Seymour. Ind. Feb. 9 — (UP) —In an operation here, a grain of wheat was taken from the ear of Martha Robertson, five, of Brownston. The grain was supposed to have lodged in her ear last summer, since then the gill had complained of pain. Ten Sailors Drown Amsterdam, Fell, 9 — (INS) —Ten members of the crew of the dutch governmental sailboat Zeemeuw were drowned and thirty were saved when the vessel foundered near Soera-haya, according to a message received here todav from Java. BERNE PREPARES FOR INSTITUTE Three Interesting Sessions Arranged For Farmers’ Institute Berne, Feb. 9—(Special)—lnteresting programs have been arranged for the three sessions of Berne’s annual farmer's institute, which will lie held in the community auditorium here Sat. Fred Blum, chairman of the institute is in charge of arrangements. The program committee has arrang ed for a full day of good instructive entertainment, which will lie worth everyone# attendance. The poultry too is a feature, the value of which is not likely to be overestimated. The following is the institute program for nest Saturday: Morning Session, 9:30 A. M. Song—Audience led by Frank Habegger. Address—Rural Community Life and Its Possibilities— Mrs. L. T. Pierce. Music —Quartet. The Soil Problem—J. O. Prigg Appointment of Committees. Afternoon Session, 1:30 P. M. Music.—Young Men's Quartet. The Women of Tomorrow —Mrs. L. T Pierce. Music—Young Men’s Quartet. What We Expect of the Farmer of Today—J. O. Prig. Election of Officers. Report of Committees. Evening Session, 7:00 P. M. High School Orchestra Music —Christian Male Chorus. Reading —Miss Martha Bixler Remarks—County Agent. Vocal Duet—Dorcas and Miriam Liechty. Play—Saving His Baeou. Music—Young Men’s Quartet. Political Speech—The Farmer’s Dutch Orator. Short Talk-Sen. T. A. Gottschalk.

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Kresge Divorce Near • . . . . I — - - * al Mrs. Doris Mercer Kresge has com pleted her litigation against her husband. Sebastian S. Kresge, chain store operator. The divorce battle started in Michigan and is now terminating in New York, with all Indications pointing to a decree tor the wife. JUDGMENT DAY IS DISCUSSED Speaker At U. B. Revival Warns Os A Face To Face Meeting With God In spite of the unfavorable weather last night, there was a splendid attendance at the United Brethren revival. Mr. ami Mrs. Parlee sang "The Royal Telephone," as a request number, and Mr. Parlee sang. "The Great Judgment Morning," proceeding tlie sermon by tile pastor. Rev. Mr. Smith read from. Job 31, 14. ‘'What then shall I do when God riseth up? And when He visiteth, what shall I answer Him?" The preacher said: “There is going to be a face to face meeting with God some of these times, and this scripture hints of that meeting." Rev. Smith discussed the question in itself and then discovered how people have treated the question in the past as well as today. Some, like Adam, try to dodge the issue and hide, behind morality and excuses, he said, anil some that to present what good things they have done, but the Bible tells us that Salvation is by faith and not works only. He pointed to the life of Job, who was good and kind and helpful, yet he said of himself. "1 abhor myself, Behold 1 am vile." The young ruler had kept all of the commandments, yet he lacked the vital source of Christianity. Others are through carelessness, indifference and nuconcern just drifting; while others are surrendering their lives to God right now. In closing, the pastor said, “After all, it is not a question of what you are going to say or do at the Judgment. It will not be yours then to say and do. The righteous shall say and do then. It is yours to say and do here. That, then, makes possible tlie invitation to “come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you," or the opposite, "depart from me ye wicked servant, for I never knew you.” At the invitntiofi last night for a surrender to Christ, there was one who went forward and tarried until the spirit bore witness with hex spirit that she was a child of God. The prayer service was well attended yesterday. The interest is growing and more conversions are expected on the promises of God’s word. Services tonight at 7:30 o’clock. Special music each night. o Sandino’s Troops Are Reported Concentrating Managua, Nicaragua, Feb. 9 —(UP) —U. S. Marines wete rushed today to the Matagulpa district, where it was reported followers of general Augustino, robel leader, were concentrating. It was reported here that William De Saviginy, American vlce-counsul at Matagalpa, had asked additional aid while Harold Patterson, British eharge-de-affaires hOre, has told Unitled States MlnisterEberhardt that he expected full protection of British lives and property, as had been promised.

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OLD NEWSPAPERS ARE DISTRIBUTED IN JURY CHAMRER Copies Os Paper Criticizing Indictment Os Governor Distributed SELECTION OF JURY PROGRESSES SLOWLY In<liiHiti|x>lis. Eel). 9. (IN8) The surreptitious circulation in the ante-chamber used by the Marion criminal court jury ol hack copies of tin alleged Indianapolis scandal sheet that severely criticised lhe indictmenl of Gov. E<l Jackson was being investigated today by W illiam 11. Remv, prosecuting attorney. who is conducting lhe Jackson trial, it was learned. "I am trying to disover who circulated the January 28 copies of this pa|>eT in the Marion county court, room, particularly in the jury anteroom during this trial," Reniy said. Besides criticising the filing of the bribery oom-ipiracy charges against the governor, the edition of the paper drastically arraigned Frank J Prince, tlie reporter who helped develops the charges. Four New Faces Four new faces were in the jurybox when lh a forenoon session adjourned at noon today as the result of two. premptory challenges one each by the state and the defend and < two challenges for cause hy the state. The new jurors, whose presence in Hie jury box indicated that the progress of jury selection was not us rapid as many had been led to lielieve at the close of yesterday's trial, were Ace Berry, manager of lhe $2.t'dti.qttO Indiana, theatre in Indi'iiiapois; Everett S. Penn, refrigerator salesman: If B HosTetfer, sfate~wer retary of tlie Indiana Presbyterian ehiireh, and , David I'. Porterfield, engraving company salesman. The state challenged (’. W. Field for making a remark that the filing of the charges against the governor was "going back a long ways to dig up something." W. H. Abraham, coai dealer, als > was challenged for cause by lhe state. The state used its third premptory challenge in removing Walter Shirley from the jury box'. The defense also used its third premptory ehalleng? in having Walter ’■ Boetcher. automobile accessory dealet, excused a.s a juror. Defense Plan Disclosed ludiaiiapilis. Feb. 9—(lNS) —The statute of liilatfons which in Indiana bars prosecution for u crime after two years will be a bulwark (COVriXt'ED OX PAGE TWO; SNOW FOLLOWS MERCURY DROP Rain Turns To Snow; More Seasonable Weather In Store Rain of the last few days turned to snow flurries last night and a sudden drop in temperatures accompanied the show. Colder and more seasonable weather was reported in store for Adamsk county during the next few days, but no severe cold weather was forecast. Snow flurries continued in parts of the county today, but no heavy snow fall was reported in this part of the state. The sun made an effort to break through the clouds early this morning, but lost in its effort and cloudy w ethaeraw ETAOI HM HsH cloudy weather was predicted for most of today . While the temperature was decidedly lower today than yesterday, it was still above the seasonable mark for this time of year. The recent rains made the roads soft in parts of the county, and warning have been isued concerning the use of soft roads, • •specially with heavy trucks. ( George Hassell, Slayer > Os 13, To Die Tonight s 'Huntsville, Tex. Feb. 9—(UP) — ;. George J. Hassell, confessed slayer of it thirteen persons, will be electrocuted 1 in the state prison here tonight, d Hassell's last hope of escaping death disappeared yesterday when t- Governor Dan Moody refused exetue tlve clemency. Moody's decision was •s based on a sanity report which declared Hassell sane.

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