Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 83, Decatur, Adams County, 6 April 1929 — Page 1

WEATHER Partly cloudy to cloudy ‘ oniflh ‘ Sunday, P' obab ' y ram by Sunday a ■ ternoon or night. Cooler.

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World War Veterans To Hold Conference Here Sunday

AMERICAN LEGION POSTS OF EIGHTH DISTRICT TO MEET Parade To Open Program At 1:30 P. M.; Prominent Legionnaires To Be Here TO HOLD CONFERENCE VI COUNTRY CL U B ' Decatur will bo host Io Sever-] il hundred World war veterans Sundav afternoon and evening, when Adams Post, No. 43, of the American Legion entertains ,1 the Decatur Country Club with an Eighth district conference of the Legion. The <■ nferem-e will open at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon with a parade of drum corps and legionnaires over the downtown streets, and will dose with a program cf boxing and vaudeville, at the Country Club, late tomorrow night. Several prominent legionnaires will attend the conference, including Fred Weieking. of Bluffton, state commanner; Frank McHale, of Logansport, and Perry Faulkner, of Montwlkr. Ohio, past state commanders; Pleas Greenlee, of Indianapolis, state adjuant; Captain Emery, of Culver Military Academy, and Clarence McNabb, of Fort Wayne. Parade To Be Feature The Muncie and Fort Wayne drum corps, composed of about GO and 40 i members, respectively, both well uniformed, will tak«> part in the parade, i A cash prize of $25 will be awarded to the best drum corps in the parade, i The eighth district business mee'-l Ing will open at tlie C.uuutxy Club, at 4 o'clock. Janies Patchell, of Union ' i'i‘y distiet commander, will preside nt the meeting. - At 6:30 o’clock, a banquet will be served to all legionnaires at. the Country Club. A program of speaking will follow the banquet, at 7:15 o'clock. France Conter, commander of Adams Post, will preside over the program Mr. Faulkner will give the principal address, but several others will give short talks. The conference is for legionnaires only, and the registration fee will be $1 each, but the public is invited to witness the parade at 1:30 o’clock. C. L. Walters Placed On Committee of M. E. Laymen Attorney C. L. Waiters, of this city, Paul Neff, of the Anderson Herald, and Dean Ayers, of Taylor University of Upland, had the honor of being a ] x committee of three, chosen from a delegation of 40p Methodist laymen, in session at the Baptist Temple in Logansport, to convey greetings from ’•he laymen to the Conference. The Northern Indiana Conference of the E. church is in session this week at the Broadway M. E: church, in Logansport. As the committee entered the conference sfise’/m, Ijiey were invited to the platform where they remained 'm il all formalities, Incurred in the exercise of their duties, were comBLUFFTON CUTS TEACHING FORCE Athletic Coach And Four Other Instructors Dismissed As Economy Move Bluffton, April S. — One instructor l^ 8S or eacb tbe four Public schools (f'u.T'! 1 b e ' l ’ re d for the school year .L 9-30 and the athletic coach will ' d Btniss ed at the end of the present l ' l m. school officials announced today. ” action was taken both as an miomy measure and also because of a "® creas >e in enrollment. . . teller, principal of Central (l " • has resigned in order that he Th« , attend college again next year. ■ Oui teachers who are dismissed erta M BUlt ° f the order are Miss Rob ’ M( 0o ’ Miss Georgianna Bender, Rose Morris StaUb ’ “ Ud M ‘ SS Martha •A®* 18 Means > Physical training diturn and atb * etic coach, will not reinv a"-V year - *he school board havmen/'v e< * *° d i s< '°ntinue that departmeat. for the present at least.

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In Throes of Fever » * < a.i. ■ i < ■ X... 'J . ’ - - . - ShR W. > w • & • WFX 1 X n - Ironically a victim of tropical disease to which he has devoted many years of study, Dr. Franklin Martin, President of American College of Surgeons and head of Gorgas Institute, is confined in hospital at Balboa, Canal Zone. PROGRAM GIVEN BY YOUNG PUPILS Capacity Audience Attends AiTnual Entertainment Os North Ward School One of the largest crowds in the Decatur high school auditorium this year viewed the presentation of the annual North Ward play last night. Every seat in the house was sold and many were standing. The program was divided into two parts. The first was given by the first and second grades and consisted of a chorus, duet, pantomime, orchestra and dramatization of "Three Little Kittens." The second was an operetta entitled ‘‘Peter Rabbit,” written by Henry P. Cross. The evening was enjoyed by all attending, as evidenced by the . loud applause after each number. The curtains raised on the first and second grade chorus and the singing “News for the Gardener." The next was a duet entitled "Buttercups ’ by Mary Pickford and Patricia Moser, and the first and second grade chorus. A clever dramatization of“ Three j Little Kittens” with a mother cat and ’ three little kittens all dressed in white with ears and a long curled white tail, was the third number. The mother cat was. Jean Freeland and the kittens were Anna Jane Tyndall. Barbara Jane Burk and Eileen Mary Odle. A pantomime with the chorus entitled “Daffy-Down-Dilly” and a song “Hush-a-By-Baby” closed this part of the program. The first and second grade “Symphony Orchestra.” including 57 youngsters playing tamborines, gongs, xylophones, birds, chime bells, jingle bells* sand bars, triangles, drum, and rhythm sticks, played several selections. The operetta, "Peter Rabbit,” in three acts, was given next by the third and fourth grade pupils. The first act opened with Peter Rabbit, << OXTIVT F.l* OV ♦OF- flvlO O New Burglar Proof Safe In Postoffice Is Robbed Os $21,000 Macomb, 111., Apr. 6—(U.R) —A new burglar proof safe at the Macomb postoffice was robbed of $21,000 during the night, postoffice authorities reported to police today. The new' safe, equipped with especially designed tear bombs, had been entered by means of an acetylene torch which was found on the floor. Explosion of the tear bombs had been avoided by cutting a four-inch square around the combination on the outer and inner door.

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WILLIAMS DROPS FIGHT TO RETAIN HIGHWAY OFFICE Ousted Highway Commission Director Issues Statement To Public DEFENDS HIS ACTIONS WHILE HOLDINC OFFICE By Paul, H. King, UP Staff Correspondent Indianapolis, Apr. 6.—(U.R) - John D. Williams today withdrew' from the fight to retain directorship of the state highway department. Early today lie went to tile office of his successor, John J. Brown, Rockport, in the statehouse annex, removed what remained of his personal effects and turned over the keys to his desk. Meanwhile a lengthy statement to 1 the public, signed by Williams, was | released to newspapers by his attorney, James Bingham. Defends His Action It defended his a< tion in regard io the department and his ouster, cited alleged dangers in the present ad- I ministration, asserted that to retain | the directorship under such conditions would not be desired and declared there would be no court action “unless an effort is made to discredit" his administration. Additional counter-charges, some of ( which were contained in Williams' answer to specific ouster charges, were contained in today’s statement 1 It was pointed out that the paving of road sixty-six with cement, which caused a controversy between WilI liams and Albert J. Wedeking. commission chairman, meant the paving I of a road which passed Brown's farms and those of his friends, ending in Rockport where no bridge will be erected before the Evansville structure is completed. Williams had objected to the move on the grounds that the bridge should be first installed. Governor Harry G. I.eslie’s action in "ordering" the commission to oust him and install Brown was again <CONTIV<IKI» ON PAGE t’BK) . o Boy’s Band Organized At Berne; Fifty Join Berne, April fi.— (Special—Approxi-1 mately fifty boys of Berne and community have joined the boys’ band organized recently by the Berne Witness. The members have been divided into two sections, those who have had some experience in playing musical instruments being placed in an advanced section. John Verwier, noted band director and composer, of Fort Wayne, is directing the band. AURORA INQUIRY AT A STANDSTILL Attorney General Refuses To Prosecute Two Prohibition Agents Geneva, 111.. Apr. 6.—(U.R>— Investigation into the dry raid slaying of Mrs. Lillian De King was at a standstill today after Attorney General Oscar E. Carlstrom refused to prosecute Roy Smith, dry investigator and Eugene Boyd Fairchild, prohibition informer, charged with perjury in connection with a search warrant used in the raid. Carlstrom’s action passes the task of prosecution back to State’s Attorney George D. Carbary, who last week asked the attorney general to take charge of the case when defense attorneys charged evidence was being suppressed and investigation delayed by Carbary. Robert A. Miiroy, attorney for the De I ir.g family, said he would go before Judge John K. Newhall Monday and ask that a special prosecutor be named. Carbary said he was willing to prosecute “without fear or favor” since the attorney general has refused to act. The state’s attorney has said that he believed Smith shot Mrs. De King in self defense because she reached for a gun when the raiders Invaded the De King home.

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To Wed Mayor f i A Miss Gwendolyn L. Williams cf Evan ton. 111., whose engagement to the mayor of that city, Charles IT. Bartlett, has been announced. EXCHANGE FIRE AT NACO, ARIZ. I I U. S. Soldiers And Mexican Rebels Clash; More U. S. Planes En Route San Antonio, Tex., Apr. 6.—<U.R) — Orders to leave San Antonio today for Fort Huahuca. Arizona, were received at Fort Sam Houston by fliers ' of six planes of the twelfth observation squadron, stationed at. Dodd Field. The planes are to supplement American troops at Naco, Arizona, where Mexican rebels and American soldiers exchanged fire today. Simultaneously came an order for twelve attack planes from Fort Crockett, at Galveston, to procede to ( Fort Huachuca. Mexico City, Apr. 6.—(U.R)—Slowly, but witli steady and devastating blows the federal army appeared today to be driving the shattered insurgent icnvTivt Kn <»* »-««►■ FIVK. o U. S. ENTRY INTO WAR IS RECALLED David Lloyd George Says Animosities Os War Days Have Been Forgotten 1 Ry David Lloyd George Written for the United Press (Copyright. 1929, by United Press) London, Apr. 6.—(U.R)—On this, the twelfth anniversary of the day when the American nation took up arms to join us in the great war. I recall, witli feelings of profoundest gratitude, the immeasurable value of that contribution to the allied cause from tl»e first movement of intervention right down to the conclusion of the negotiations for world peace. The armies she sent to the battlefield were magnificent in fighting qualit'es and played a decisive part in some of the most critical engage mentis of the war. The material and financial resour- • ces supplied by the United States were of vital importance in enabling , us to carry on tlie struggle to a successful issue. i With the passing of the years, a kindlier atmosphere has replaced the bitter (passion and animosities of the days of the war. We gladly forget the , scenes of horror and the international hatreds that were called into play. The great moral gesture of ideal- . ism and sacrifice expressed by the armies of eager young American manhood coming to the death fields of Europe will live always in the grateful memory of the allied nations and be. in particular, an enduring bond between the English speaking peoples , on each side of the Atlantic. — o Much Unsettled Weather Forecast For Next Week I Weather outlook for the period of April 8 to 13, 1929. For the region erf : the Great Lakes: Much unsettled : during week with occasional precipitation; Frequent changes in tempera- < ture.

TIME LIMIT FOR ENTERING CITY PRIMARY EXPIRES No Republican Candidates Filed Before 3:30 o’clock This Afternoon MUST FILE BEFORE FIVE P. M. TODAY Candidates for the Republican nomination for mayor, councilmen and the other city officials had not filed their declarations with tlie city clerk at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon. Ralph Yager, city chairman, stated earlier in the afternoon that tlie list of candidates would be ready at 3 o’clock, but at 3:30 o’clock no declarations had been filed. George Krick present mayor, was unopposed for the Democratic mayoralty nomination at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon and no other names were associated with the nomination. The time limit for filing declarations expires at 5 o'clock this afternoon. On tlie Democrat ticket, only the candidates for city treasurer and city clerk have opposition. Each office has two candidates for the nomination. The four candidates are women. Mrs. Catherine Kauffman, city clerk, candidate for the nomination will be opposed by Mrs. Alice Christen. Mrs. Luella Ellsworth, city treasurer, is opposed by Mrs. .'.da Martin. None of the candidates for city council have opposition. Four of the present councilmen are candidates. They are, H. F. Linn, first ward; O. L. Vance, third ward; H. M. G-illig and Joe Hunter candidates for couni il-men-at-targe, and Andrew Appleman, candidate for councilman from the second ward. . o Chronister Funeral To Be Held Sunday Funeral set vices for Mrs. Isaac Chronister, who died at her home here Friday, will be held at the residence, corner of Eleventh and Patterson streets, at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon. The Rev. M. W. Sunderman, pastor of the Evangelical church, will officiate. Burial will be made in the East Salem cemetery. 0 Fire Destroys Fine Residence At Marion Marion, Ind., Apr. 6. —(U.R) —Damages estimated at $135,001) were caused here early today when flames swept the home of Dr. J. D. Ross, reputed to be tlie finest in tins section of Indiana. The structure was a total loss. o SHUMAKER HEARD AT CONFERENCE Anti-Saloon League Superintendent On Program At M. E. Conference Logansport, Ind., Apr. 6. —(U.R) - The North Indiana Conference of tlie Methodist Episcopal church, in session here, was to be addressed today bv Dr. E. S. Shumaker, superintendent of the Indiana Anti-Saloon League released Thursday from the Indiana penal farm after serving a sentence for contempt of the Indiana supreme court. Friday’s program was re-arranged in order to give way to Shumaker’s appearance. Activities of the session Friday included indorsement of President Hoover’s stand on law enforcement. In a resolution adopted on this subject, it was declared: “An honest and heartfelt appreciation for the manly and statesmanlike pronouncement of President Herbert Hoover of the United States in calling the entire country and its officers to a higher plane of enforcement of the laws having to do with the abolition of alcohol as a beverage.” Bishop Edgar Blake of the Indianapolis area of the church announced appointment of Charles Ttnkham of Elkhart, and Bert W. Bechdolt of Garrett, for terms of three years each as board of stewards members.

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Plans Return to U. S. * HF' ' 11 t 7 ' r r* - t J Arrangements have been made according to reports for Miss Anne ‘ Morrow, fiancee of Colonel Lindbergh. to return to the United States either by train or plane. No explanation of tlie trip lias been made or was it known whether Miss Morrow would fly back with Lindbergh. JUDGEDOUGLASS - TO SPEAK HERE Fort Wayne Man, Prominent In Masonic Circles, To Speak Here Tuesday Judge D. Burns Douglass, of Fort Wayne, well-known in Masonic circles of Indiana, will speak at a Masonic banquet to be held at tlie Masonic hall in this city at 6:15 o'clock Tuesday night. April 9, in connection witli an initiation ceremony which will be held on that date by the local lodge. The lodge will open at 3 o’clock on the afternoon of April 9 and three candidates will receive their Master Mason degrees. The Geneva lodge will assist the local lodge in conferring the degree. Judge Douglass, who is well-known in this city, will deliver a talk at the banquet. All local Masons, regardless of what lodge they are members of, are invited to the initiation and banquet. No charge will be made for the banquet, which will be served by members of the local Eastern Star I lodge. Judge David E. Smith, former Decatur resident, will accompany Judge Doug’ass to this city. Judge Smith is a Thirty-Third degree Mason and the only one from the Decatur lodge. Cal E. Peterson, master of the local lodge, said that plans were being made for about 150 at the banquet and initiatory ceremony. o Physician Convicted Os Performing Illegal Operatio Evansville, Ind., Apr. 6. —(U.R) —Dr. Ezra Pleak, 59, today faced a three to 14 year sentence in tlie state prison after being convicted in circuit court here of performing an illegal operation. Pleak immediately put in jail while ids attorney announced that tlie case would be appealed. The physician already has a similar appeal pending in the state supreme court. —o Man Accused Os Robbing Gary Bank Held In Texas Dallas, Tex., Apr. C.—;U.R)—lnformed that he had been accused of taking part in a bank robbery at Gary, Ind.. Del McCabe. 27, surrendered to Detective Chief J. C. Gunning at police headquarters here. He was accompanied by his attorney who said he was prepared to prove an alibi for bis client. McCabe was placed in the county jail.

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NINE LIVES LOST IN MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN Others Reported Dead And Property Damage Is Tremendous TWIN CITIES IN PATH OF STORM — Minneapolis. Minn., Apr. G. (U.R) A lorntnlo which clawed its way across a wide area of Minnesota and Wisconsin last night, took a toll of al least nine lives, injured more than 50 persons and \xreaked tremendous propertv damage, a check up revealed today. The trail of disaster led through southern Minnesota north to the outskirts cf tlie twin cities and thence east into Wisconsin. It. was reported early today that others were dead in northern Wisconsin but lack of communication lines made a check there impossible. Autos Wrecked on Hhigawys Scores of automobiles were wrecked along the highways although drivers and passengers escaped with minor injuries. At Brooklyn Center a chicken coop was pulled from the earth, thrown through the air and landed on a woman, who was pinned under the wreckage fl-r 20 minutes liefore sh° was discovered and released by firemen, unhurt. Early reports placed property damage high although an accurate estimate was impossible. Many buildings were demolished in the outskirts of Minneapolis, scores of farm houses were blown down or damaged, trees uprooted, power and communication lines disrupted and scores of automobiles wrecked. The reported deaths were distributed as follows: Minneapolis, 4: Forest Lake, a I suburb. 4; and Roberts, Wis., just across the line, 2. First reiports that Rolierts and Huds n, Wis., had been wiped off tlie map, later proved to be untrue but the tornado did extensive damage in Imth places. The storm struck Minneapolis suburlis early in the evening, demolishing buildings .uprooting trees and sweeping down power lines. Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul were not hit. (rnvn w ''».n ev e»<:m ■••« <»> o— Berne Juniors To Give Play Next Tuesday Night Berne, April 6. — (Special) — The Junior class of Berne high school will present its class play in the community auditorium here next Tuesday night. The title of the play is, “Cin.derella O'Reilly,’ 'a three-act comedy. Mrs. J. R. Blair, of Decatur, is assisting with the direction of the cast. Members of the cast are as follows: Chang Fit George Stanley Jones Granny Bohne Eva Mae Sprunger Judith Bohne Surena Schwartz Williard Wood Luther Yager Margaret O'Reilly Edna Suckau Alice Height Helen Braun Gene Trayne Mildred Netienschwander Lord Cyril Ballantrae Ralph McClain Jimsey Brayden Joe Brewster Forrest Arnold John Gottschalk FIVE KILLED INHOTELFIRE Several Persons Injured, Also, In Early Morning Blaze At Des Moines I|es Mojines April (fc—(UP) —Five persons were killed, several others injured seriously, some possibly fatally, and thousands of dollars damage was done early today when fire destroyed the .Kirkwood hotel here. Between L 25 and 150 guests were bi the hotel when the fire was discovered at 3 a. m. Many were able to reach the street safely but several jumped from windows, including four occupants of tlie fifth floor who leaped to the roof of the first floor court. The three dead were Mrs. Ted Watson, Ralph Jarrup, both of Des Moines and an unidentified man. Ted Watson, husband of the woman burned to death, was not expected to live. Twelve injured were treated in hospitals.

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