Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 307, Decatur, Adams County, 29 December 1928 — Page 1

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CONDITION of king reported AS UNCHANGED palace Officials Regard Reports As Unfavorable; No Noticeable Change id ODD TRANSFUSION MAY BE ATTEMPTED I'Oiulon. Dec. 29. Lillie encouragement was given today ; n .| bulletin indicating a “very jJld" change lor the belter in l h e condition of King (worge. The bulletin issued at Buckingham mlace and timed at 11:30 a.m. said: P 'The king* spent a quiet night. There is very slight change for the Letter in his majesty’s condition. "STANLEY HEWETT, • HUGH RIGBY, “DAWSON OF PENN.” rtespite the fact that the last three lulletins from the palace indicated -n improvement in the king’s condition after a severe relapse Thursday, r alace officials considered the entire situation as unfavorable. It was pointed out that the morning bulletin merely mentioned that the king had had a quiet night, but. there was nothing to indicate whether the monarch was getting restful sleep so necessary to the weakened condition of his constitution at the beginning of the sixth week nf a severe illness. It was hoped that the condition which brought about the setback Thursday would be short lived, but those close to the king's sickroom are very fearful of the possible outerme of the monarch’s illness. It was said authoritatively at the palace today that the new treatment to lie employed in the king's sickness. which was determined upon at a consultation of five of his physicians Friday, will be rw fflitßC Ts medicine. Some medical circles had believed that the treatment would involve b'ood transfusions, but palace authorities said that this had not been considered. An official statement issued at Buckingham palace at 3:30 p.m. said there had been no change in the king’s condition since the morning bul’etin. Ono of the highest authorities at the palace described as "pure fabrication” the report that the king had recently had long periods of unconsciousness. o Jackson Silent When Asked About Schumaker Reversal Michigan City. Ind., Dec. 29. —(U.R) —Governor Ed Jackson, in attendance at the state prison board of trustees’ monthly meeting here, refused to comment on the state supreme court s decision in the Rev. E. S. Shumaker case. The governor was handed a newspaper at the prison depicting' the court’s action.

Purchases Health Bond The Order of Eastern Star of this city has purchased a $5.00 Health Bond, it was announced today. DEATH SUMMONS EDWARD WEIST Wabash Township Farmer Exnires After Week's Illness Os Pneumonia

Geneva, Dec. 29. —(Special)— F.dward Weist, 39, well-known Wabash township farmer, died at his home ■> miles east of here at 7:30 o’clock las. night, following a week’s illness. Death was due to pneumonia, which Mr. Weist contracted about a week ago. Edw’ard Weist was born in Adams county, June 6, 1889. He was the son of Josiah and Minerva Weist, both of whom survive. The wife and foui small children, three brothers and a sister also survive. Mr. Weist was the man who heard the cries for help from the two aviators who fell near his home last summer and went to their rescue, lie was a member of the United Bret.iren church. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the United Brethren church in Geneva and burial will be made in the Riveiside cemetery near Geneva.

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So, ' Of l 7?F' ner Governor Ross Killed In Accident Springfield, |||, l)P( , ~ «" i"’ »■ x.!,,'"';.,,™ R ms. former governor of Wyoming m rX P ?‘ y fr "' i ? ■“>** lb! ’' hf ' r Ho "’ 'n'' brose 2.,, h ai | hpen kinp(l ))eai R dent Vy °'’ 1,1 °“ a " ,omobH '’ ««’!• Physician ordered her not to make the trip fIM her temperature was 181 but she insisted. Mrs. Boss despite her if new, had spoken yes-’ terday afternoon and last night he. fore the Illinois Teachers’ association. CONKS HAS SERIOUSTANGLE Threats Os Filibusters Are Causing Concern Among Senate Leaders Washington, Dec. 29. — i(J.R) - Congressional leaders are spending the holiday i etoss time working themselves into a serious tangle over the Kellogg treaty, the naval bill and farm relief. Rumors and threats of filibusters against these measures are filling the air. Leaders are hoping that Presi-dent-elect Hoover will straighten matters out when he returns to Washington January 7. The situation revolves about Hoovor s promise to call an extra session of congress after .March 4 if no suit able farm bill is enacted before then. I Some of his friends claim to have word directly from him that he wants the revised McNary-Haugen bill pass | ed now. to avoid the necessity for an extra session. Another group led by Senator Borah of Idaho wants to delay action on the farm bill which would require an extra session to be called. Opponents of the naval bill and opponents of the anti war treaty who are in the minority are using thi ssittiation to complicate the position of these two measures, leaving the entire legislative program to the mercy of the fates. Still further complications are reported to be contemplated by Senator James A. Reed of .Missouri, an opponent of the treaty, who is planning to have his committee report on the Vare election case immediately after the holidays. Such action would have the effect of delaying ratification of the treaty and passage of the naval bill. Borah has indicated he is in no hurry to force premature ratification of the treaty. He does not want time left for consideration of a farm bid. Chairman McNary of the senate agriculture committee is waiting until these two items of unfinished business are settled before moving to take up his farm bill. The position of the treaty and the naval bill will be decided by a vote of the senate as soon as congress reconvenes January 3 but Reed’s reported pla nto inject the Vare election matter may prevent either from being considered. The situation must be settled before long because only eight weeks remain of the present session.

Mrs. Jesse Balsiger Is Injured In Auto Mishap Berne, Ind., Dee. 29. -(Special)Mrs Jess Balsiger, well known young mother of Linn Grove and former y Miss Velma Habegger cf this city, was injured Thursday afternoon in an automobile wreck, which occured on the road east of the Wabash river neat SXS*** to have locked, causing the car to crash into the bridge ba “‘* ter ’ ’schnidler 8Ce “? r r free 18 0f U the a '’wreckage. She Eed as She attempted to get to her ?e e u r nd 0 ?o e be painfully bruised and cut cover satisfactorily. Amish Wedding To Be Held Berne, Ind.. ’?, e , C n befng planned large Amish we^ ding or Thursday, Janin this community ceremony uary 3. Principals of th will he Miss a. Setter of Mr. and . ■ Berne, and Xt" if s' :,| ’ p,rt atthe Joseph Schwartz home.

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NEW AIR ROUTE RUMOR CURRENT Coast To Coast Service May Be Started Early In The Spring Washington. Dec. 29—(U.R>—A new transcontinental commercial aviation system, extending from Los Angeles to New York with St. Louis or Kansas City as the middle western terminal may be started this spring by one of the largest aviation organiza-| tions in the United States. W. Irving Glover, second assistant postmaster general in charge of aitmail. told the United Press today that airplane magnates have advised him such a route is planned to open about May 1, first as an exclusive passenger service and later to handle mail and express. “Tentative plans call for the now line to cut t hr. ugh Albuquerque, Wichita Falls, then from St. Louis or Kansas City, eastward, avoiding the dangerous Allegheny mountain region, through Baltimore or Washington to New York,” Glover said. “Operators of this route have under construction planes to tarry 12 passengers and 3,000 pounds of freight. The ships are tri-motored and of the new' design.” Glover said competition for con(CONTINUED 01* PAGE THKKKI FORMER DECATUR RESIDENT DIES

Charles Hain. 62, Dies At Richmond Friday Night After Long Illness Charles Hain, 62, former Decatur resident, died at Easthaven hospital, Richmond, at nine o’clock last' even-, ing Friday, December 28. 1925. deatli being due to circulatory trouble. The deceased has been a patient at the hospital for the past thirty-five years. Charles Hain, 62, former Decatur and Gertrude Hain, both deceased, and was born January 22, 1566 in Decatur He was never married. Surviving are three sisters and one brother: Mrs. Michael Miller. Mrs. T I Durkin, Mrs. Dyonis Schmitt, and Simeon Hain, all of this city. Two sisters died in infancy; another sister, .Mrs. Elizabeth Geary, died of more recent years, and a brother, George Hain died in 1883. The remains arrived in this city at 1-30 o’clock this afternoon on the G. r and I. from Richmond. They were „ n,.. » .. "< m™. Mleta.i Miller 215 Nona Fifth street, where ihey will rest until the hour of the * "funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock at the St’ Marys Catholic church, the Rev. Simeon Schmitt, nephew of the de ceased, officiating. Burial will be made in the St. Joseph cemetery.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, December 29, 1928.

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Utah Deputy Treasurer Confesses Theft of SIIO,OOO S ilt Lake City, Utah. Dec.'29. (U.R) David Pugh, chief deputy state treasurer has confessed that he embezzled $110.0(10 of state funds and lost it all on horse races. Sheriff Patten said today. Patten spent two hours last night with Pugh in the county jail, where j Pugh was held pending the filing of formal charges whpn an audit of >he treasurer’s accounts is finished today. o CITY COUNCIL ALLOWS BILLS FOR THE YEAR Special Session Held To Dispose Os Outstanding Obligations Os City ALL DEPARTMENTS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION The city council met in special session last evening and allowed bills and disposed of unfinished business for the year. All claims on file have been paid and the city starts the New Year with a dean slate. '1 he different funds, electric light, water and general funds have a substantial cash balance, enabling the council to I discount bills before they become due land making the city’s credit one of I the best of any municipality in till state. The payments of interest and bonds issued on the city light and power plant several years ago have been kept, up and the electric light department has a reserve on deposit in the three Decatur banks to more than

El> <r» PAGE Til HEE I o — FIRE DESTROYS LEFEVER BARN Fire In Southwest Part Os County Is Only Partly Covered By Insurance Fire of unknown origin completely destroyed a large barn on the farm belonging to the Lefever heirs, located 5 miles southwest of Geneva about 7 o’clock last night. The farm is occupied by Sam Morgan. The fire was discovered by the Morgan family, after it had gained considerable momentum and volunteer firemen were unable to control the flames. Two horses, which were t’”d inside the barn were saved, but several tons of hay and a number of farming implements were destroyed. The loss is only partly covered by insurance. The fire could be seen for miles around and many from the south pm I of the county drove to the scone.

DRAIN HEARING SET FOR MONDAY Special Judge Will Hear Engineer’s Report On Proposed Wabash Drain A-hearing on the engineer's report in the proposed Wabash river drain will he held Monday by Special Judge A. L. Bales of Winchester, in the Adams circuit court. A hearing in the case was held at Portland on Thursday and several farmers in the south part cf the county, interested and affected by the proposed drain attended the hearing. The estimate on the proposed drain is $170,000 ami it is understood that several property owners affected by the drain in Adams county will object to the proposed improvement. The proposed improvement starts at Wabash. Ohio amt follows the river through Wabash and Hartford townships in Adams county, ending at the Jimtown bridge. Much of the river bed to bo dredged is rock bottom and that is one treason that the estimate of cost is h'gh. Homer Teeter is the chief engineer on the proposed project, while Amos Stoneburner, is the drainage commissioner from Adams county. Mr. Teeter, at the Portland hearing said tcnvriM im ox i’agi: tiiiu:i:>

FARM BANQUET DATE ANNOUNCED Fifth Annual Adams County Affair Scheduled For This City. Jan. 30 The date f r the Fifth Annual Adams County Faimers' Banquet lias been selected for Wednesday evening. January 30 at 6:15 I’. M. The banquet will

be held in the K. of C Hall opposite the Court House at Decatur. County Agent Ford Christen states that committees have been appointed to arrange the program for the evening’s entertainment. Plans are being made to obtain a well know speaker to deliver the principal address of t ie evening. It is expected that all plans for the banquet will be completed by January 10. Tickets will be placed on sale by that date. The annual Farmers' Banquet is held each year in order that those men who have won medals and other awards during the year may be given a fitting recognition for their achievements. The medals won in the Hoosier Ton Litter Club. Five Acre Corn Contest, 1000 Pound Calf Club and Cow Testing Association will be awarded at the banquet. Each organization will take part in the pr gram and furnish a part of the entertainment. The Committee from the Ton Litter Club will include. Preston H. Zehr, Albert Davison and WnH ,< WHIM F.l> <»N PA<iK ’I'HItEF.)

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Fort Wayne Physician Is Victim Os Heart Disease Fort Wayne. Dec. 29 -(Special)—Dr K. K Wheelock, 71, one of the outstanding eye, oar, nose and throat spec ialists of Indiana, died at the Lutheran hospital here at 2 din o'clock Friday afternoon of heart disease His death came as a shock to the memb»«s < f the medical profession. He Is survived by hl< wife, Anna J,; two daughters, Mis. Kathrine Dilworth of Dallas Texas; Ruth who Is In the American consulate at Cologne Germany, and George H Wheelock : I this city. EXPLANATION MAY BE GIVEN Hoover May Explain To President His Statement To Argentina Leaders By Thomas L. Stokes, UP Staff Correspondent Aboard the U. S. S. Utah, Dec. 29.— (U.R)-President-elect Herbert Hoover, when he calls upon President Coo'.ldge to report on the results of his goodwill tour Io South America, is expected to clear up any possible misinterpretation of his Interview with President Hipolito Irigoyen of Argentina regarding the subject of intervention.

During his conversations with South American statesmen anil particularly President Irigoyen Mr. Hoover clearly indicated that intervention in the affairs of other countries is not a policy of the United States. On the other hand, the presidentelect also indicated that circumstances sometimes forced the United States to protect the lives and property of Americans abroad, but this was only, he said, until local authorities established order. Mr. Hoover, according to sources close to the president-elect, pointed to Nicaragua as an <xample of that policy. Dispatch of U. S. marines to the Central American republic did not Involve any imperialistic ambitions, nor did it signalize a desire to acquire territory, he said. Members of the mission feel that relations of friendly confidence were established between Mr. Hoover and the South American republics which will work toward a better understanding between the United States and the southern republics. The South American people naturally judge a nation by its statesmen, such as Mussolini in Italy and Haymond Poincare of France, and all indications point to South America having an attitude of sympathy and appreciation sot Mr. Hoover's trip. His trip has been accepted, members of the party asserted, as one of personal initiative taken in his desire to acquire a personal knowledge of the problems involved among the various nations and to establish a personal contact with the people before he enters the presidency. Among other matters the presidentelect »will discuss with Mr. Coo.idge will be the makeup of his cabinet and important questions of legislation which will be left over by the present administration for that of Mr. Hoover.

It was understood, however, that Mr. Hoover would make no attempt to interfere with impending legislation included in the progrum of the present administration. Officers of the Utah estimated the ship was now within 2.700 miles ol Hampton Roads, where the party will disembark for Washington, Jan. 6. The weather was becoming cooler as the ship moved away front the eqttal-

Tlte ship's officers and the newspaper correspondents are planning a mock presidential reception in connection with the New Year's celebra- . tions on shipboard. o Clerk’s Office To Be Closed Monday Afternoon The county clerk's ofice will be closed Monday afternoon, December ’ls' in order to give the Clerk an opportunity to make up the quarterly and annual reports, due January Ist. The law provides for the closing of the office at this time. The county clerk asks that those persons who are figuring on securing licenses, do so Monday morning Reunion Is Postponed Thfe reunion of the class of 1921, of the Decatur High Sclio I. which was to have been held Sunday, lias been postponed indefinitely, on account of illness of so many members of the class.

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TEMPORARYWRIT GRANTED UNTIL MONDAY MORNING Federal Court Will Hear Arguments To Make Writ A Permanent One SHUMAKER RELEASED ON RECOGNIZANCE Indianapolis, Dec. 29.—.(U.R)— The hearing upon the permanent writ of habeas corpus in the contempt case of Dr. E. S. Shumaker, Indiana Anti-Saloon League official was postponed today until Monday by Federal Judge Robert ('. Baltzell u]M)n a motion by the dry leader. Shumaker was released until that time without bond. , An attempt by Shumaker's attorneys to get the habeas corpus hearing postponed until after Monday was seen as a move to have it heard after Attorney General Gillium leaves office. Judge Baltzell, however, remarked that ’’in justice to Mr. Gillium who retires from office Monday. I think the hearing shou d be held Monday.” The heating was set for 10 o'clock

Monday morning. Despite the fact that Shumaker's own attorneys had suggested that his bond until Monday be SI,OOO, Gilliotn asked that he be released on his own recognizances. This the court accepted. By Paul H. King. UP Staff Correspondent Indianapolis. Dec. 29. *II.R) Dr. E. S Shumaker, superintendent of the Indiana Anti-Saloon League, who was ordered by the supreme court yesterday to serve a 60 day senlem e for contempt of court was taken into technical custody here today by Sheriff William Reasoner of the court. The dry leader’s attorneys immediately instituted proceedings to obtain a wiit of habeas corpus in federal court. Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliotn was notified at once, and It was considered likely that he would represent the state. William Reasoner, county sheriff, was instructed to take Shumaker to federal court for the hearing. The petition for a habeas corpus writ as filed in federal court allege that Shumaker was detained in violation of his "equal protection under the law" rights guaranteed by the fourteenth amendment to the federal constitution. The petition t ecites a'l the wrongs Shumaker feels supreme court has done him. the chief contentions being that he was not guilty of contempt in criticising acts of the court on cases already decided, that the court had no jurisdiction over him in an indirect contempt case, that Justice Travis and Willoughby were unduly prejudiced against him and erred in not disqualifying themselves, that the taking and leading of depositions in the case from Henry Lane Wilson and Sen. James E. Watson was Illegal and that the overthrowing of the pardon grant-

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Manchurian F lag " aves Over Entire Country, First Time Since 1912 Tokio. Dee. 29.-(U.R)-The Chinese Nationalist flag was hoisted over all Manchuria today, the. news agency Nippon Detnpo said, meaning that China is again a unified nation, tor the tirst time since the Mancha dynasty was overthrown and the celestial empire became a republic in 1912. Only Mongolia and Tibet, always regarded as "Olinde territory” remain outside the nationalist fold, and China again has a territory of 4 ‘'79 170 square miles and 450.000.000 population, rivalling the British empire. The good offices of Chang HsuenLiang. the "young marshal” of the eastern provinces, or Manchuria, aie credited with uniting the 363,610 square miles and 24.000.000 popttla--1 tion of his country to China. On the death of his father Chang '. Tso-Lin. bitter foe of all things cotn--1 munislic and nationalist, the sou be(CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO!

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