Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 299, Decatur, Adams County, 19 December 1928 — Page 1

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LENIENCY SHOWN BN WHO STOLE POULTRY AT SALE \danis County Man Sentenced At Bluffton To Serve 6 Mos. On State Farm TERM in state PRISON SUSPENDED Bluffton. Dee. 19.—(Special)-!!. I Wil <>n. 42. an Adams county farresiding east of Decatur, was lle( ] $lO and costs and sentenced to s ,ive six months on the Indiana state (arm today, when he pleaded guilty in (he Wells c rcuit court to a ( .|, a i ee of petit Jareeny. Wilson a'so pleaded guilty to a charge of grand larceny and was sentenced to serve from one to 10 year s in the Indiana State Prison at yich'gan City, and was disfranchised for two years, hut this sentence was suspended, by Judge A. . Hamqion doing the good behavior of the dc/endant. Judge Hamilton showed leniencv toward Wilson after he trad learned’ that Wilson had never been in trouble before ano was the father of nine children, six of whom wore a t the parental home. Charged With Stealing Cow In the affidavit charging grand larceny. Wilson was charged with bidding in a milch cow and calf at the public sa’.e held on the George MHholland farm, near Bluffton, on October IS. and hauling away the cow and calf without paying for them and without giving the sale clerk his correct name. Wilson gave the name of Charles Brown to the sale clerk. The affidavit charging Wilson with petit larceny alleged that he hid tn several chickens at the Miiholland sale and also took them away without paying for them cr without giving his correct name. Judge Hamilton questioned Wilson at. length. Wilson told the court that he had also bid in 37 chickens at a sale west of New, Haven recently, and 74 chickens at the Schmidt-Bur-man estate sale in Huntington county on December 12 and had taken them away without settling for them and without giving his correct name, lie sa d he gave the name of Ed Bay it the sale in Huntington county, but had forgotten what name he gave at the sale near New Haven. Wilson told the court that his wife did not know he had obtained the chickens illegally, but thought that, he had purchased them. He said he was born in Kentucky and had resided in Ohio for several years before coming to Adams county, Indiana, several months ago. Three of Wilson's children are married, but the s'x at home range from 2 to 14 years. Judge Hamilton told Wilson that he felt that leniency should be shown h>m. but he also felt that Wilson should serve a sentence for his crime Attorney W. H. Eichhorn, of Bluffton, appeared in court as counsel for Wil son this morning. Wilson was arrested at h's home near Decatur. Tuesday bv Sheriff Forrester McClain, of Wells county. Sheriff Harl Hollingsworth. of Adams county, and Deputy Sheriff V. F. Kohr, of Huntington county.

DURBIN RITES SET FOR FRIDAY Arrangements Made For Funeral Os Former Governor Os Indiana Anderson, Ind., Dec. 19—(U.R) — Funeral services for Col. Winfield Taylor Durbin, 82, former governor of Indiana who died yesterday, will he held at the First Methodist church here Friday afternoon. After the ceremonies here the hod' will be returned to the home and will he taken to Indianapolis Saturday where public services will be held in the Masonic Temple in the afternoon. C6l. Durbin’s widow and son. Fletcher, of Chicago, received condolences from persons from all over the world, including Republican statesmen of which the former governor was a leader. The former Indiana statesman was stricken with influenza several weeks ago and after apparently rallying suffered a relapse. The former governor had bqen active until recently, when the malady forced him to liis hed.

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Map of the Gran Chaco (two shaded positions) and the surrounding territory. Both Bolivia and Paraguay claim the entire triangular area. Paraguay’s rights to the lower, or southern, section, between Pilcomayo and Paraguay rivers, was sustained by President Hayes (United States) as arbiter in 1878. Since then the area has been considered an essential part of Paraguay, in addition latter country claims the northern (diagonal shading) area, and here fighting his occurred at forts .around Bahia Negra (indicated in black). Bolivia claims the Gran Chaco under a charter from the King of Sain, Philip IL who. in 1563, granted this territory to the Audencia de Charcas, a colonial government which later became independent and then was merged with Bolivia. The Gran Chaco embraces two smaller and indefinite wildernesses, the Chaco Boreal and the Chaco Central, the latter extending into Argentina, where, of course, no rights are in dispute.

COLORED LIGHTS ILLUMINATE CITY Red And Green Lights Strung Over Second Street; Christmas Tree Erected Green and red colored electric lights have been strung across Second street at intervals and add greatly to the Christinas atmosphere in this city. The lighting system was placed in operation by M. J. Mylott and the city light crew. They are turned on each night and will lie kept in operation until after Christmas. The community Christmas tree has ( been placed at the northeast corner of the Court House lawn and lights have been strung through the tree. These lights also will be lit each night until after the holiday season. Funeral Held Today For Mrs. Woodward Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at "'e Methodist church for Mrs. George Woodward who died Monday morning, following an illness of three weeks. Burial was delayed until late this afternoon, awaiting arrival of Mrs. Woodward s son. Charles, of Michigan, who was to arrive at 3 o'clock. Charge Os Illegal Voting In Lake County Probed Hammond, Ind.. Dec. 19—'U.R/'-Di-partment of justice effieials were Lake county today it was reported seeking evidence to verify charges that there was illegal voting at the Nrvember 6 election. A Democratic letter in count charged that “floaters and Chicago gangsters were brought into the connfv or election day and permitted to 'me " A committee of citizens from Valparaiso also made a protest allegSniegal voting to united States diaZoomis it was reported ccnveyed the Valparaiso The district if the charges were true would be begun at once. —-- —~ Woman And Girl Killed _ k °i>oe Tl' a'mothe'r of seven c’lilAHhtir 1 " ■ c an tie 15. were killed s- Z 32 - struck their automobile.

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Christmas Greetings Christmas greeting advertisements of Decatur merchants, manufacturers ami professional men will appear in the Saturday and Monday issues of the Daily Democrat. Individuals and firms who wish to insert an ail and who have not been solicited by the Daily Democrat advertising men, are requested to place their erder by calling the Daily Democrat office, as soon as possible. The Daily Democrat has a varied assortment of burdens ami cuts suitable for Christmas greeting adds. By inserting their greeting card in the Daily Democrat, local merchants can extend the season's heartiest greetings to approximately 15,000 persons.

COUNTY BANKERS HOLO ELECTION Elmer Baumgartner, 0 f Berne, Elected President Os County Organization The Adams County Bankers Association met last evening in the Industrial association rooms in this city. All banks of the county were represented at the meeting. The annual election of officers was held with the result that Elmer Baumgartner, of elected president ol Hie association, and Muri Lybarger. of Linn Grove, was elected secretary and treasurer. Following tiie election, some time was spent in discussing banking practice and general banking affairs. Ihe next meeting of the Association will be held in February, the place of meeting to be decided at a later date. King George Maintains Gradual Improvement London, Dec. 19-(U.R>- King George maintained today the improvement in his condition which began Sunday. Os the last seven bulletins issued by his physicians, only one —issued Monday —is considered to be unsatisfactory. The Monarch passed a restful night and the slight improvement in his condition esterday is being maintained, an official bulletin issued by his physician this morning said.

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Uncle Alex Thinks Ston Sign On His Door Is Needed Elsewhere ‘ Vnc’.e” Alex Bel), who has been quite ill several days ami who is a patient at the Adams County Memorial hospital, is not so sick but that he still enjoys a joke. A day. or two ago, his physician placed a "na admission" sign on Mr. Bell’s door and today the patient asked the Daily Democrat to publish the following: "Dear Folks: You can come to vjsit me soon at the hospital. L have notified Dr. Smith to take the "sti p sign" off my door and put It at the corner of Mercer avenue and Bugg street." "Alex."

FLU EPIDEMIC UNDER CONTROL Only 55 Out of 972 In Public Schools Os City Are Absent Today The influenza epidemic among Decatur school children appears to he well under control, according to school officials. Os the 972 pupils attending public schools in the city, only 55 were absent from school with colds and influenza today. The high school was the hardest hit I with 14 absent. There were 12 pupils absent at the Central School; 11 at the South Waid; 10 at the Riley I school; and 8 at the North Ward. There also are several < ases reported at the St. Joseph Catholic school in this city and at the Lutheran school but the total number of cases is far bekiw the nupiber reported in neighbot ing towns and cities. School authorities are doing all in their power to check tie spread of the disease and orders have been put in effect whereby fill school ImfMlWi are disinfected several times each I day. Unless the ep.demic becomes worse, the schools will not be dismissed for Christmas until the scheduled time, which is next Friday afternoon. : School will be resumed Januaty 2. officials announced today. Christmas programs will be given in each of the public school buildings in Hie city Friday afternoon, starting at 1:15 ' o'clock. —

Members Os The GOOD FELLOWS CLUB Os Decatur Previous total $211.36 B. T. Terveer and family 300 Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Gass 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. Gecrge Andrews 1.00 A friend 1 "" " Nellie Winnes l-oo Total 1218 36

Consider New Move In Prosecution Os Blackmer Washington. Dec. 19 —-(U.R) —A new move in the prosecution of Henry M. Blackmer, missing Teapot Dome witness, was being discussed at the Justice Department today. Department officials admitted that U. S. District Attorney George Stephan, of Denver, was conferring with them regarding Blackmer, but declined to reveal the nature of the discussions. The government is seeking to collect more than $8,000,000 in income taxes fiom Blackmer who successfully resisted efforts of U. S. officials to extradite him from Paris whence ite fled to escape testifying before tlje Teapot Dome committee.

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CHANGES MADE IN ASSESSMENT ROLL ON STREET Assessments On Nuttman Avenue Modified By City Council SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL PLANNED The assessment roll on the Nuttman avenue improvement was modified by the street and sewer committee of the city council and the assessments will go hack 150 feet on each side of the street. The committee til ed its 1 eport with the council last evening and the report was approved. The modified assessments were adopted and turned over to the city, treasurer for collection. Properly owners affected by the the North Tenth street improvement filed waivets amounting to $1,442.1S ami the resolution ordering the city clerk to issue improvement bonds to the contractor was passed and adopted. A petition for an electric light on Monroe street al the intersection of Twelfth street was filed with the council and referred to the electric light committee. M. J. Mylott, superintendent of the City Light and Power plant filed a report stating that the street light petitioned for by Frances Costello on Closs street had been placed in service, December 6. To Hold Special Meeting A special meeting of the city council will he held Friday, December 28 for the purpose of allowing bills and disposing of unfinished business for the year. Persons or firms having e'aims against the city are urged to file them with the city clerk not later Hunt December 22. Talked Over Plans Following the regular session of the council an inf, ml meeting of the councilmen was held, dut ii'.'' which organization of city departments for the new year were discussed. Demand's Mellon's Resignation Washington, Dec. 19. —(U.K) —A demand that Secretary of Treasury Mellon resign liecause he furnishes congiess with "misleading and dishonest estimates" was made in the house today by Bep. Garner, Democrat, of Texas.

DRUGS VALUER AT MILLIONS SEIZED Four Million Dollar Supply Taken In New York City Bv Federal Officers New York. Dec. 19.—(U.R)—Federal District Attorney Charles H. Tuttle revealed late last night that $4,000,000 in drugs, described as the largest allotment in history, had been seized here Tuttle immediately announced he would go before the grand jury today and seek an indictment against a man named “Klein.” "Klein’' is believed to be Joseph I'tiger, now in Tombs Prison here, on a charge of placing $2,000,000 worth of narcotics on board a train bound for Chicago recently. The drugs, packed in boxes marked • • ... n

"brushes." were seized at pier 2, Jersey City, by Gregory O’Keefe, special agent for liquor seizures. O'Keefe fund five cases and opened one which contained 1.000 ounces of cocaine. The other cases will be open- | ed today. The drugs. Tuttle said, were shipped from France and arrived Friday on the French liner Rochambeau. The Rochambeau docked at West i 15th street, Manhattan, and then were taken across the Hudson river to the Jersey City pier for shipment to Philadelphia, the federal attorney said. Tuttle said arrangements for the drug shipment bad been made by "Klein." Unger, who will be arraigned today in federal court in connection with the $2,000,000 drug shipment, has used Klein as an alias. Yesterdiry’ta seizure, Tuttle said, bore out his suspicion that an inter--national drug ring, operating from bases in France and Switzerland, was using New York, as a clearing port for the American trade. He declared the source of the shipment was the same as that of the $2,000,000 allotment.

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John 11. Carmody John 11. Carmody, Tor ten years [last manager of the local sugar plant, lias severed his connections with the Continental Sugar Company, effective January 1. Mr. Callond, of Dayton. Ohio, will succeed him, his title being district field manager. Mr. Callond will move here at once. Mr Carmody came here immediately following the close of the World War and lias resided here ever since. He Jias not decided'as to ids future, having several propositions in view, Iqtl is hoping to continue a citizen of Decatur. LIONS ENTERTAIN BOYS AT MEETING

Santa Claus Brings Gifts ( And Candy For All Bovs Present " V Last night was Boy’s Night at the i Lions Club meeting ami a merry ( Christmas parly resulted. Each Lion t brought a boy not his own son. with • him to the meeting. Following the 1 two course dinner, a program in which the boys furnished the entertainment -, was given. Several wrestling and : 1 boxing matches were staged, with ‘ prizes being awarded to the winners. A few of Hie boys gave rec itations. After the program was completed, old Santa Claus made his appearance through the rear door, with a sack full of gilts over his shoulder. There was a gift in his sack for every boy present and he gave a sack of candy Io each boy, too. At the request of Santa, the boys and their hosts sang a verse of Silent Night and Santa | departed. B. F. Roller was chairman of the | committee in charge of the* program last night. The Lions will meet on Wednesday ' night next week instead of Tuesday | the regular meeting night, because Christmas falls on Tuesday. The same | arrangement will prevail for the fol- l lowing week, on account of New : Years falling on Tuesday. o Original Air Mail Man Dies At Salt Lake City Salt Lake City. Utah, Dee. 19-(UP) Edward Hubbard. 39, the cuiginal air mail man, died here after an operation. Learning to fly in 1913 at Seattle. Hubbard was cue of the l country’s , aviation pioneets. In 1920 he contracted with the postoffice department 1 to carry mall between Seattle ami 1 Victoria. B. C. that was the first time mail was carried by air. Hubbard flew the mail himself for several

years.. , Hubbard was cne of the organizers I with William E. Boeing of Seattle of the Boeing Air Transport Company, Inc. He was made a vice president and he secured for his firm the contract f r the first air mail line between San Francisco ami Chicago. He died ' during the night. o Man And Wife Missing In Grand Canyon Two Weeks Needles, Calif., Dee. 19--IU.R)’ A dozen sepal ate groups searched the Colorado river between here and Grand Canyon, Arizona, today f r Mr. and Mis. Glenn Hyde, two weeks overdue in their attempt to run the turbulent stream in an open scow Two army planes from Marr field Calif , which flew over a portion of ! the river bed yesterday left Las Vegas, Nev., to take up the hunt 30 miles east ii of here and to continue to Grand Can- . yon. I A boat following the trail of the . Hydes down river resumed its trip from Hermit's camp about 12 miles below Grand Canyon.

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PARAGUAY AND BOLIVIA ACCEPT MEDIATION PLAN Estraordinary Session Os Inter-American Conference Committee Called PARAGUAY ( EASES TROOP MOBILIZATION Washington, Dec. 19. <U» Ait exlr.ionliiiai'v session of the committee ol mediation sei up bv the inter-American conference Io deal specifically with Hie Bolivian - Paraguay boundarv clash, was tailed lor II o'clock todav by Chairman Vidor Maurtua of Peru. I! livia and Paraguay acceptance of the good offices of the conference to effect conciliation, necessitated consideration by the special committee of ways and means of making its proffer effective. This will lie the major business coming before the committee at today's session. Anxious to speed the final settlement of the dispute. Dr. Maurlua summoned Bolivian Minister Diez De Medina into conference at the

former’s hotel during the morning to discuss further procedure. Ceases Mobilizing Army Asuncion, Paraguay, Dec. 19. —(U.P) —The way to Pacific settlement of the dl-pule between Bolivia and Paraguay was made easier today when ilie Paraguayan government ceased i mobilizing its army.

There were other signs of a eessaUon of warlike preparation by the iwo countries, for In the Pipcomayo region. Bolivian troops were reported withdrawing to return to their posts. One of the factors that did not encourage warlike activities was tip' r ntfnmince of heavy tans in the Cltago region which is (n dispute between the two cottnfrles. The rains make effective troop movements difficult. Before the order to cease mobilization was riven. 30.000 Paraguayans had answered President Guggiari's call to arms. Among them were <OO Paraguayans in Argentina. Pope Cables Peace Plea Rome, Dec. 19.—(U.R) The Pope has cabled the presidents of Bolivia and Paraguay today urging peaceful solution of the dispute betw'een them. The pope’s message, identical to each country, was sent last night, it was explained that the pontiff’s step was not meant as mediation between I Bolivia ami Paraguay, but as “it paternal exhortation to peace.” o U. S. Can Not Prosecute For Sinking Os Vestris — I U S CAN NOT I New' York. Dec. 19—(U.R)—The I United States can not prosecute for | the sinking of the steamship Vestris, I which went down off the Virginia ■ ''apes, with the 1 -ss of 113 lives. United States Commissioner Francis ■ A. O’Nei l said today in his official i reipotl on the investigation of the d:: idler. O'Neill was the commissioner before whom United States District Attorney Charles 11. Tuttle conducted - his inquiry into the Vestris sinking. JACKSON PRAISES ' HIS OWN REGIME I I —

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Retiring Governor Refers To His Administration As “Remarkable” Indianapolis, Dec. 19. —(U.R) If *ho coming state administration of Gov-ernor-elect Harry G. Leslie lives up to the high ideals of the outgoing admin.'stration of Governor Ed Jackson it w 11 be equally as successful. Thus Jackßon himself advised in addressing the county assessors and auditors at the opening session of their annual conference under the state tax board auspices here. “It has been a rule of this administration not to let a dollar be lifted from the taxpayer unless it was needed and would be properly expended" the governor asserted. “That is one of the reasons for our remarkable , record. i "I hope that you will give the same - loyalty to the new administration that you have given to me. • "If the coming administration lives i up to the same high ideals the confi- < dence of the people will not have been misplaced."