Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 270, Decatur, Adams County, 14 November 1928 — Page 1

WEATHER fair tonight and jroUbly Wednesday. Rising temperature. .

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LIYA FLOW IS THREATENING NEWTERRITORY * Central Branch Os Main Stream In Mt. Etna Is Reopened DAMAGE ALREADY IN MILLIONS Catania, Sicily, Nov. 14. —(U.R)— Mount Etna continued to threaten the countryside today as the lava flow, which already has caused millions of dollars damage, swept on towards the sea. The central branch of the main stream, which had been quiet since Friday, resumed its flow yesterday, proceeding at. a rate of three meters an hour. The advance engulfed the second highway between Messina and Catania and caused further traffic tieups. Motor lorries and freight carriers had lieen using this road but henceforth all traffic now must be by sea between the two cities. Other parts of the lava torrent had quieted somewhat and at the little city of Nunziata, where the lava reached the outskirts ami bowled over many houses, the stream was tepoited quiet this morning. There have been no reports of additional deaths —with the toll nowstanding at twuw—but one accident yesterday almost led to the death of Professor Gaetano Ponte, director of the Catania Volcano-Logic Institute. He was observing the volcano from an airplane piloted by Lieut. Zanelli. When the plane reached a position about 70 meters from the crater, it dipped and was seemingly out of control. Zanelli. managed however, ‘o right the craft and prevented a la ing. “ * • o True To Tradition Captain Carey Goes Down With His Ship New York, Nov. 14. —(U.R)—True to the traditions of the sea, Capt. Wil Ham ,1. Carey of the Vestris apparently went down with his ship, survivors’ stories revealed today. One of the last persons to see Careyalive was George Fantana, of New York, a passenger, who was standing with the captain on the sinking hull of the Vestris as the ship finally went down. Fantana, who cannot swim, was thrown Into the water and clung to a bit of wreckage for an hour before he was taken into one of the lifeboats. ■, Capt. Frederick Sorenson, another passenger, said he was convinced that Capt. Carey made no attempt to save himself. o Notice Knights of Pythias There will lie an important meeting of the local Knights of Pythias Lodge at the home on Third street at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow night Grand Chancellor David A-lams requests that all members and officers of the Heady Relief also attend the meeting. PLAN TO REVISE LAW ON TARIFF Congressional Leaders Are Suggesting A General Revision Washington, Nov. 14.—(U.R)—A general revision of the tariff is being Planned by returning congressional leaders. They have no hopes of undertaking The task at the coming short session, Mt they are almost unanimously of the opinion that it should be begun In a special session beginning next March 4. While much water will go over many 'lams before March, the unanimity of opinion indicates an unexpected ' hange of sentiment all around, which ma Y be expected eventually to bring about a revision of the present tariff 9 ystem which now has been in effect Blx years, The farmers’ representatives are bolning hands with the congressional ''“"•strialists to promote the idea. °th confidently expect Presidente ®ct Hoover will 'be compelled to call a J l extra session after his inauguration even though a farm relief bill pasa ®d in the short session, because farm relief without tartCONTINURD ON PAGE SIX)

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Lost Check Causes Considerable Discussion Richmond, Ind., Nov. 14 —(U.R)*— A lost check for 80,000 dollars place.) in lh> malls by th> Pennsyhania railtoad in payment of the fall installment of its Wayne County taxes has been lost, and as a result there is contusion In the office of A. B Harrison, county treasurer. He has leferred the case to the state board of accounts, taking the view that as the money was not received on or before Nov. 5. last day for payment, the railroad is now delinquent and subject to an SB,OOO penalty. A ialltoad representative came here from the general offices at Philadelphia, with a duplicate cheek to show that the original check had been placed in the mail. URGES PARTY TO "CARRY ON” Governor Smith Says His Interest Will Always Be In Democrats New York, Nov. 14—1U.R) —Just before stepping fiom the political arena in which he has played so conspicious | a part, Gov. Alfred E. Smith delivered I a ‘ message to the American People” last night, calling upon the Democratic party to “Carry On.” The address was broadcast over a nation wide hookup of radio stations. He urged the party to look forward and plan a constructive program of accomplishment which would constitute a firm foundation for the 1932 Presidenial campaign. Complete cooperation with President elect Hoover would be tpe duty of every member of the Democratic party he said, pointing out that they would be the way of all good citizens. Hoover Is now the leader ol the nation, not Just of the Republican Party, and he is entitled to fair chance to plan and carry out a national program, Smith said Smith said his own defeat in no way Indicated that the Democratic partylay crushed and broken. On’the contrary it was alive and vigorous and now stood in a position to more sccessfully than ever solicit the confidence and support of the American -people, Governor Smith said. Though the radio speech was, in a sense the final word of the nominee to his patty, Smith declared that he was as Intensely Interested as ever in the principles of the Democratic party and that he not only would stand for them but “battle for them.” He had previously announced, however, that he worth never again be a candidate for public office. Touching upon the bitterness arouned in the campaign which just closed he urged that it all should be swept aside and forgotten and the people set their faces with common enthusiams to the nation’s welfare. “It would be regarded as a constructing achievement if the Democratic party at Washington were to formulate a program, adopt it, offer it to the congress of the United States, and there defend it. A refusal on the part of the party in power to accept it or ■their inability to Ining about party unity for the solution of these problems would then fix the responsibility and make a record on which a successful campaign can be waged four years from now.” Pointing to his tremendous popular vete, Smith told his audience—both radio and the 200 friends and relatives gathered to hear him in the WEAF studio—that such a policy must be adopted if the party wished to keep faith with the millions who voted tor him Nov. 6. Accompanied by friends, Governor Smith planned to leave at 10 A. M. today for a two weeks vacation at tin; Edgewater Gulf hotel,, near Biloxi, Miss. He said that he was anxious to put the cares and worries of politico far behind him. John J. Raskob, chairman of tne Democratic National committee; William F. Kenny, in whose private car the trip will be made; and James J. Riordam will be Smith's companions on the southern journey. To Hold Conference Terre Haute, Ind., Nov. 14—(U.R) — Residents of the Wabash River Valley in Indiana and Illinois were expected here Thursday to attend a conference to consider a program for imporveinent of the stream. Building of lexees as flood- protection and work to link the river with the Lakes-to-the Gulf, waterway system will be discussed. Col. Geoige R. Spaulding, Louisville Ky., U. 8. Army engineer, and James E. Watson, Senior U. S. Senator from Indiana, are scheduled to speak

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BANKING HOUSE MAY LIQUIDATE Farmers And Merchants Bank At Geneva Is Closed Today Geneva, Ind., Nov. 14. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —'Fearing a run on the deposits of the bank, which was evident yesterdaj' in heavy withdrawals by depositors, the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Geneva did not open for business this morning. The following notice was placed on the door: “Nov. 13, 1928. Bank closed by order of the board of directors pending arrival of the state banking department.” The future operation of the bank depends on what the representatives of the state banking department advise, E. B. Gauker, cashier of the institution stated this morning. The withdrawals by depositors yesterday, heavier than usual, was noticeable, Mr. Gauker stated and the members of the board of directors were called into special session and it was decided not to open the bank. <COMTINVEI> PAGE TWO) o • TO ASK LARGE APPROPRIATION About $500,000 To Be Asked Os New Legislature For State Buildings Indianapolis, Nov. 14. — (U.R> —Indiana legislators will be asked to appropriate nearly $500,000 for new buildings at the various penal institutions according to budgets now on file with the board of accounts. Yet an increased adult probation program might curtail the constantly growing penal population that such huge expenditures would be unnecessary in the opinion of John A. Brown, secretary of the state charities board. He cites the case of Massachusetts, where no new prison buildings have been necessary during the last 25 years. That state leads all others in the matter of adult probation, he says. As a result the penal population has decreased from 6,877 In 1914 to 5,373 in 1927. During the same period in Indiana the number of prisoners has increased from 3,114 to A similar increase is noted in the majority of the other states, Brown declares. "From a social standpoint, adult probation is very advisable," he asserts. “It is not entirely a matter of the saving of dollars and cents to (COXTIWFD OX PAGE AIX» < o Bays Girls Return To Liberty Center Again Bluffton, Nov. 14.—(U,R> —Mary Bays, 13, and her sister, Edna, 16, daughter of Ed Bays of Liberty Center who have been sought by police since last Sunday were found in the hay mow of their barn. The girls when found told a conflicting story of where they had been. They have been turned over to probation officers.

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Twenty School Children Injured In Bus Mishaps Wat saw, Ind., Nov. 14—(U.R)'—Twenty Indiana children are suffering toI day from minor injuries sustained in a school bus accident Tuesday. A bus diiven by Mrs. Marshall Yel ter, serving the Atwood school near Warsaw, overturned causing nineteen children who were passengers, to receive cuts and bruises. Lawrence Smith was the only one of thirty-eight children hutt when the bus driven by his father, George Smith overturned after going into a ditch at the side of a road near Rushville. The Smith boy received a cut in the left arm. SCOUT LEADERS HOLO MEETING First Meeting Os Series Held; Much Interest Is Shown Leaders in Boy Scout activities in Decatur and others interested in the movement gathered at the Industrial Association rooms last night to attend the first cf a series of instructions in Scout leadership under the direction of C. R Danielson, field executive. The prdgram was interesting from start to finish. Subject cf last night’s instructions being the Tenderfoot Scout. The various phases of Tenderfoot scouting were taken up and the leaders gave short talks cn interesting subjects. Mr. Danielson also gave a talk explaining the course which will be held Tuesday night until December 18. All churches and civic groupts are invited to send representatives to th/> classes, and it is the desire of leaders in this city to have as many attend the meetings as possible. Gus Larson, of the Dick Burdg-Lar-son Co. of this city, who was a former resident of Sweden was one of the interesting attendants at last night's class. Mr. Larson was a Scoutmaster in Sweden for several years before moving to this country and stated last night that he would he glad to take an active interest Ln Scouting in this city. Mr. Larson was welcomed into the Scout folds by local leaders. The next class under the direction of Mr. Danielson will be held at the Industrial rooms next Tuesday night. The class will discuss the qualifications of a Second Class Scout. All pet sons interested are cordially invited to attend the class.

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EVENING STAR FESTIVAL OPENS IN THIS CITY Howard Russell's Company Entertains First Night Crowd FAMOUS LECTURER HERE TONIGHT Howard Russell's C llegians, a company of entertaining musicians entertained an interested audience at the Decatur high school auditorium last night in the opening program of the Evening Star Festival company which is being given in this city under the auspices i f the Decatur Lions club. Every member of the Russell company was talented and added amusement and intelest to the program. Owing to the fact that there were several conflicting meetings In the city last night the crowd was not as large as usual. The program tonight will not start until 8:30 o’clock in order that those people who wish to attend prayer meetings first may do so. Sam Garthwell, world-famous lecturer will deliver his latest address, “China —A Vision or a Nightmare." Mr. Gr«thwell spent a long time in the Orient and talked with all classes of people concerning the great strife which has envloped China , the last few months and now he is prepared to tell of that struggle. Mr. Grathwell's lecture is one that will please all people, for he uses understandable words and phrases and adds enough human interest to make the evening one c f real entertainment. General admission tickets may be purchased at the doors tonight.. The prices for tonight are 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Thursday night will be the feature night of the Lyir-night program, with the prosentatlon of Frank Craven, NewYork stage success, "New Brooms”, under the personal direction of Ernest Raymond Misner. The Thursday nignt program will start at 8:15 o’clock. [John French Heads Teachers’ Association Lebanon Ind., Nov. 14 —(U.R) —John M. French, Martinsville has been chosen president of the Western Indiana Teachers association for the ensuing year. Martinsville was selected as the .rext convention city. The following schools were represented at the meeting: Terre Haute, Greencastle, Crawfordsville, Martinsville, Attica, and Bloomington. i — <□ ADAMS COUNTY RESIDENT DIES George M. T. Houck Os Kirkland Township Dies This Morning George M. T. Houck, 79. well-known resident and for many years a promm- ' ent farmer of Kirkland township, died at 3:40 o’clock this morning at the St. Joseph hospital in Fort Wayne, where he was taken last Saturday when he 1 became stricken with appendicitis. Mr. Houck had been residing with 1 his daughter, Mrs. Olga Barweiler, of 1 Fort Wayne for the last few months and had been in fairly good health until last Saturday. When Mr. Houck became stricken lie was taken to the St. Joseph hospital. Because of his advanced age, an operation was advised against. Mr. Houck died at 3:40 o’clock ' this morning. George M. T. Heufck was born in Mahoning county, Ohio, July 19, 1549. When four years of age he moved to Adams county with his parents and spent the rest of his life in this county with the exception of the last few months. In 1872 Mr. Houck was married to Mary Cline, who preceded him in death in 1919. Five children survive. They are, Charles H. Houck, of Muncie; Hattie Crum, Honduras; Lillian Sprague, Hartford City; Rolla Houck, Peterson and Olga Barweiler, Fort Wayne. Mr. Houck was a member of the Christian Union church of Honduras and for 41 years was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge cf this city. The local Odd Fellows lodge will have charge of the services. The remains will he at the S. E. Black funeral chapel In this city until Thursday morning and will then be removed to the home of H. P. Crum at Honduras. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 1U o'clock at the Zion church at Hondutas and burial will be made at the church cemetery.

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Rome City Resort Hotel Is Destroyed By Fire The Triplett hotel, at Sylvan lake, Rome City, was completely destr yed by fire early Monday morning, accord- . lug to wo. J received In this city today The hotel has L ug been a rendezvous for Decautr people during the vacation months. The fire was of unknown origin and started early Mnday morning ace rding to word received here. The loss was estimated at $35,000 and was only partly covered by insurance. William Ward, caretaker of the Hotel during the winter months discovered the fire. The building was a frame structure 1 and the fire spread rapidly. It was built in 1888. No announcement has . been made whethei the hotel will be I rebuilt. HOOVER SHIFTS PLANS OF TOOR May Remain In South On Return From Ocean Trip Palo Alto, Calif., Nov. 14. — (U.R) — President-elect Hoover had about de- ■ elded today to prolong his visit in the ’ south on his return from his South American tour until just before his inauguration. Previously he had considered proposals that he return home byway of Florida, stopping for a few days there, and proceeding by easy stages hack to Washington. After further consideration, he lias come to see the advantage in setting up winter head- , quarters in the south and planning his administration at some restful , place. , The possible places where he might . establish himself include Florida. Pass Christian. Miss., where Woodrow . Wilson spent some time, and San Ani tonio. ■ In addition to avoiding the sktsh , and snow of a Washington winter, the president-elect would be farther from office seekers who haunt Washington, particularly on the eve of a new administration. Not the least of the advantages of | a southern stay would be the opportunity mixing with the southerners and making contacts of future polit- . ical benefit in that section which gave him such a tremendous vote. Hoover is giving serious attention to the break in the solid south, a break which belled the predictions of most political prophets. He and his , political lieutenants are thinking of ways to capitalize it, realizing its mmense Importance in the future of the republican party. The president-elect, it is known, is combing the field of southern talent in making liis cabinet slate. One or more places will go, it is believed, to men from below the Mason and Dixon line, which his victory helped make still less distinct. Hoover today was completing final plans for his departure Monday for South America, attending to details from clothing and fishing tackle to matters that may arise while he is out of the country. 1 Handling of the latter he will leave largely In the hands of Assistant At--1 torney General William J. Donovan, who arrived here yesterday and will be a guest in the Hoover home until the president-elect leaves here Sunday ( night for San Pdro, where he and his ( party will board the battleship Maryland Monday. Donovan’s importance among Hoover’s confidants was emphasized by the summons here by the presidentelect. As a result, his stock has risen I considerably among those making cab- . inet slates and who already are making him attorney general. Donovan, himself, only smiled when asked if he would be head of the Jusi tice department in the Hoover adminI istratidn. He said he and the presi- ■ dent-elect has not discussed the matter. He laughed, broadly when told lie had been picked, likewise, as pro- > hibition commissioner. New Wage Agreement For Indiana Miners 1 Brazil, Ind., Nov. 14. —(U.R) —A new wage agreement has been reached by t the United Mine Workers of district , No. 8 anu the Brazil Block Coal Oper- , ators Association. , The district No. 8 agreement for pick mining is higher than district No. 11 because of lower coal. The No. I 8 miners will receive $1.60 per ton for , screen block coal; $1.28 for mine run I coal; and $1.65 per ton for low coal i of two feet ten inches. Inside day i 'abor will receive $6.10 per day and - most outside day labor $5.66. The agreement affects about 1,200 miners.

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SURVIVORS OF VESTRIS TELL r : TRAGIC STORY 11 Many Still Missing As Ships Commence Unloading Passengers STORY IS TOLD OF GREAT BRAVERY — (U.PJ—KNOWN FACTS The toll of the Vestris, which sank Monday, stood today at: Known to be dead—B. Rescued—2lo. , ‘ Still unaccounted so Os those accounted for, the Battleship Wyoming had eight rescued; the S. S. Berlin brought 23 to New York; the S. S. American shipper brought 125 to New York; the French tanker Myriam was bringing 54 to New York; the cutter Manning had three bodies; the coast guard destroyer Davis had four bodies; and a cutter had one body. New York, Nov. 14—(U.R)—A story of tragedy and heroism was brought here today by the first survivors from the lost steamer Vestris to reach land. The North German Lloyd steamer Berlin brought in five passengers and 18 members of the crew of the Vestris, which she had picked up in a lifeboat near the si>ot where the Lamport and Holt liner went down Monday about 240 miles oft the Virginia capes. Now two lifeboats filled witli woi men and children broke from their davits while being lowered, throwing ■ their screaming freight into the sea; how a negro boatswain’s mate swam to a lifeboat that broke loose and ’ecued a group of survivors; and how this boat fought for hours with the stormy sea until rescued, were told by those aboard the Berlin. The most moving tale of heroism was how Michael J. O'Loughlin, chief radio operator of the Vestris, stuck to h‘s post until thp. ship went down, ending out his calls through the air* ‘ttf.t brought rescue . snips speeding from all sides. It was believed O’Lougtrlin weftt down with the ship. “I could hear the rad'o sputtering up to the time I jumped into the " ater”, said J tines A. Adams, the ’irst engineer, one of those rescued by the Berlin, whose accounts, pieced 'ogether, made a thrillin; utory. The story revealed why it was that so many of the women and children aboard the Vestris were lost True to the traditions o.’ the sea. the women and children were loaded into the boats first, and it was the first two boats that capsized. Hours of anxiety and suffering among the 326 passengers and crew al card the Vestris, from the time the I'ner first bo,,an to list in a heavy s>a on Sund • night, uu’il >;e survivors were picked up on Tuesday morning, we • descr bed I y these a l .< ord the Berlin The myste-y of why the V.stris it ox tim ox six, WOMEN GATHER I FOR MEETING District Meeting Os Moose Auxiliary Held Here At K. Os C. Hall Women of the Mooseheart Legion, district number three, or Columbia City, Huntington, Fort Wayne, Auburn, Angola, Bluffton and Sturgis, Mich., met here today for the bi-monthly meeting of the district organization, the meeting being held at the K. of C. hall. More than 100 women are expected to attend the dinner which will be served at 5:30 o’clock this evening in i the basement of the First Christian church, corner of Second and Jefferf son streets. The women of the Chris- < tian church will serve The dinner, t Tlie women met at the K. of C. hall - tills afternoon. The program consisted of a social hour, the nominating r of officers and initiation of candidates, t The installation of the newly elected >. officers will take place this evening, r Mrs. Pearl Edwards, of Auburn, is it the district senior regent at present. 1 The local chapter of which Mrs. Clara y Breiner is the senior regent has a il membership of about 65. The Decatur women acted as hostesses to the visit--0 ing delegates and were in charge of < the details for the program.