Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 149, Decatur, Adams County, 22 June 1929 — Page 1

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HIM SMUGGLING held challenge [0 UNITED STATES Lowman Says “International Criminals” Challenge Government’s Integrity SAYS smuggling IS DECREASING Washington. June 22—(U.R)—Exten?v<> smuggling of liquor into this country ncross the Canadian border[ ] ine b' “international criminals" con smites a direct challenge tp this! government's integrity which the 1 United States cannot overlook. Assistant Treasury Secretary Seymour Lawman said today. Defiance of the United States gov-1 ernment, and not the amount of liquor brought in under cover of i darkness by rum runners, is the real reason for the administration’s pre - ent anti-smuggling drive in the De l trait sector, he said. ‘‘While it is true most of the good liquor consumed in this country comes from Canada, the total amount smuggled is insignificant when com pared with the total illicitly manufactured and transported within our holders." Ixiwman said: Drive Bringing Results Lowman said liquor brought in acrrss the northern boundary last year was valued at about $24,000,000, or an equivalent of less titan a gill each for the 120,000.000 persons in, the United States. “While it is too early to have definite figures, our drive so far has resulted in materially decreasing smugling, reports indicate," Lowman said. Lowman emphasized the treasury is not abating one bit its ’domestic enforcement efforts. With an extra $2,700,000 appropriation. additional agents are being hired for all parts of the country, he said. Blockade Continued Detroit. June 22.—(U.R) —With rum running aetivies shifted from the Detroit district to the mouth of the De troit river near Amherstburg. Ont.. United States enforcement agencies today continued their stringent blockade of the Detroit-Canadian border while Alfred Cuddy, deputy commissioner of the Ontario provincial police. resumed his investigation of recent gun battles said to have endangered Canadian citizens. Cuddy explained his government can only maintain a watch sot rum runners landing on Canadian soil carrying weapons in violation of Canadia nlaws, but said this move against the smugglers would be aided by reinforcements of provincial police i along the border. PRESENT GIFT TO HOSPITAL Psi lota Xi Sorority Give Wheel Chair To Local Hospital The Psi lota Xi sorority, of tbi ; city, recently presented to the Adams County Memorial hospital, a wheel chair, for use in the hospital. The chair is the second annual gin made to the hospital by the local sorority and is greatly appreciated by lhe superintendent and members of the board of hospital trustees. Miss Emilie C. Christ, superintendent of the hospital, in acknowledging the gift, sent the following letter to the sorority: “Psi lota Xi sorority, "Decatur, Indiana. “Dear Friends: "We wish to express to you ou, thanks and appreciation for the wheel chair given to the hospital. "Wishing you and yours, success and happiness, we are, “Your truly, "Board of Hospital Trustees, By "Emilie C. Christ, R. N., Supt." Last year, the sorority presented the hospital with bed or reading lamps and they are not only appi't" elated by the trustees, but by the Patients who use them every day. The wheel chair will bear a coppet Plate with an inscription of the name °f the sorority, showing that ft "as donated by them. The sorority does much charitable work during the year and the gifts to the hospital are made with the idea of being of the greatest service to the greatest number of people.

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•fust Loves Trouble Wr l F i ? ■ * Janies Thomas Heflin, above, son of Senator Thomas Heflin, noted dry, told the judge in Washington, D. C„ he was under the influence of drugs when arrested for driving while intoxicated because he didn’t want his papa to carry out his threat to take sonny’s car away if he got in trouble with liquor. Anyhow, Heflin junior is out on SI,OOO bail. MERCHAHTSPLAN FOR DOLLAR DAY Great Crowd Expected; Satani, Blindfolded Driver. Is Feature There’s a hum around town these days and for good reason. Decatur merchants are getting ready for the big Dollar Day, Thursday, June 27. and they are as busy as bees getting their bargains ready for the hundreds of shoppers who will be here on Dollar Day. Besides offering them Dollar Day bargains, the merchants will also provide the visitors and shoppers with a free entertainment at 11 o’clock Thursday morning, (daylight saving time), when the Great Satani, "headless wonder,” will do his blindfold drive over the streets of Decatur. A wire was received this morning by Will Linn, president of the Decatur Advertising Association, from Satani in Cincinnati, Ohio, stating that he would be here without fail Thursday morning. The big sight-proof, fool-proot leather head mask, will be P' ac ® d over the head of Satani by Sherifl Harl Hollingsworth and it will be done in broad daylight, so that everyone can see the act. Satani will then perform. He will drive a brand n w Roosevelt Eight sedan, furnished by the Adams County Auto company, dealers for this new car. This new car is on display at the auto company’s show rooms and may be driven by anyone who wishes to have a demonstration, it is a regular so< car ami is the new model Roosevelt. m . )tle by the Mannon Motol Car company of indianapoiis. The Adams Countv Auto company recently took the agern-V tor the Mannon lineSatani is a wonder and his blnu - fold drive gives on-lookers a ea thrill. The Lima Star, in commenting „„ the "headies wonder. (stated. •Satani is not one of the ordinary blindfold drivers, magician a nnp of the greatest in his line in tlie. even among th* brotherhood of the sorcete s tan ex plain his mysterious ability without eyes." - ■ That’s what Satani does. He see without eyes and drives his car wit • nerfect ease and control. pXer had an accident. on page TWO)

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REPORT SPANISH AIRMEN LANDED Unconfirmed Reports Say I rans-Atlantic Fliers Landed In The Azores Usbon, Portugal, June 22.—(U.P> The Portugese military wireless toi night reported that it had been un able throughout the day to obtain any authentic news regarding whereabouts of the four Spanish fliers led by ( ommander Rayrnon Franco in the tri-motored hydroplane Dornier. I Madrid. June 22—(U.R)—Unconfirmled wheless reports received from Horta. Azores Islands, stated unoifliclally that Commander Ramon Franicu and his three companions aboard ithe hydroplane Dornier No. 16 arrived iu the Azores at 8 a.m. today (6 |a.m. E.S.T. I The reports did not note | the place of landing or the source of the purported information. The aeronautics department of the war office had received no confirmation of the report of Franco’s arrival at the Azores up to 5 p. in. Horta, Azores, June 22. — (U.R) — Commander Ramon Franco and his three companions aboard the Spanish trans-Atlantic hydroplane Dornier No. 16 were several hours overdue here today enroute from Spain to the United States. Up to 12:30 p. m. no direc.t word had been received of the plane. Wireless operators had been on constant duty In the hope of establishing direct communication with the tilers. Bnt in spite of the fact that the plane was late in arriving to refuel for the long journey to New York, no anxiety was felt here for their safety. • i motorboat was standing ready, to assist in the landing, if necessary The officials of the airport also were ready to give the fliers whatever assistance they may need during their brief stay on the island. The Danish steamship Dyke had communicated with the plane at midnight and was informed that all was in order aboard the plane and that it was heading toward the Azores. The British steamer Allright also was in touch with the plane during the night. The aviators reported that all was going smoothly and that they hoped to reach the Azores not long after daybreak. Advices from Spain said that Franco, who had made a successful flight across the South Atlantic in 1926, expects to make the flight from here to New Y0rk—2,391 miles—in 23 hours and thus better the hydroplane distance record, which is 1,925 miles for 24 hours. Along with Franco are Captain Ruiz de Alda, Commander Gallarza and mechanic Madariaga. All three (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) 0 RELIGIOUS STRIFE IN MEXICO ENDS Agreement Reached Between Government And The Catholic Church By Gesford F. Fine, UP Staff Correspondent Mexico City, June 22.—(U.R)—The long standing religious strife between the Mexican government and the Catholic church has been settled. Religious services with priests in charge will resume in Mexican Catholic churches not later than June 29. The Working agreement reached between the Mexican government and the Catholic church leaves the Mexican religious laws, to which the Catholics had objected, in force, but allows interpretation of the most contested points in such a manner as to remove friction between the government and the church athorities. The interpretation made by President Emilio Portes Gil in his statement agreement yesterday includes three principal points: 1. That the government can require the registration of those priests only who have been duly named by the hierarchical superior of the religious creed in question. 2. -That ministers of any religion may teach their doctrines to Mexican adults and children within the confines of their churches when attendance is specifically for that purpose. 3. That all citizens have the right to petition the repeal, amendment or passage of any law. and that therefore the members of any church may apply to the proper authorities for such action.

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32-Foot Snake, Weighing II 100 Pounds, Dies After Overeating; Worth SIO,OOOI Anderson, Ind., June 22.- lU.fi) —A 32-foot Python snake, weighing 400 pounds and valued at $10,00t) died he:e after overeating. The snake, owned by O. F. Stribble, San Antonio. Tex., was brought here for exhibition purposes, it was said Io have devoured 30 chickens during the past week. MAY FORM UR. CHAPTER HERE Meeting For Eligible Women Scheduled To Be Held Here Next Wednesday A meeting for all women of this community who believe they are eligible to membership in the* National Society of the Daughters of the Ametjcan Revolution will lie held in Decatur, on Wednesday, June 26. it was announced today. The place of he - meeting will lie today. The place of the meeting will be made to form a chapter here. Mrs. John McFadden, of Gary, director of the northern district, ot the society, will be present at the meeting here and talk about the work of the organization. All eligible women in Adams comity will be invited to join the chapter. Twelve members are re 'Hired to organize a chapter. On October 11, 1890, the anniversary of tile day Columbus sighted land, the National Society of the Daughters ot the American Revolution was organized in the city of Washington, D. C At 2 o’clock, tlie parlois of the “Strathmore Arms” were filled with women interested in the movement, 1 and before the meeting closed, eighteen of these women had enrolled as members, the organization of the society had been perfected and Caroline Scott Harrison an Indiana woman and the wife of the President of the United States elected the first President-Gen-eral N. S. D. A. R. The Society was organized under a charter granted by the Congress of the U. S. for patriotic, historical and educational pui poses. Reports of work accomplished each year along these lines must he made through the Smithsonian Institute to Congress. If at any time the society fails in this work, tlie charter may be revoked. The “Objects of tlie Society" says, “To perpetpate the niemoiy and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence; to promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge; to cherish, mantain and extend the institutions of American freedom; to foster true patriotism and love of country and to aid in securing tor mankind all the blessings of liberty.” Any woman is eligible to membership in the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, who is not less than eighteen years of age, and who is descended from a man or woman who, with unfailing loyalty to the cause of American Independence, served as a soldier, or a sailor or a civil officer in one of the several Colonies or States, or in the United Colonies or States, or as a recognized patriot, or rendered material aid thereto, provided the applicant is personally acceptable to tlie Society." Old county histories afford much information along Revolutionary lines. The lineage may not be complete, but it is usually authentic. Soldiers of the ' Revolution following Daniel Boone, l , (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) o LONG OVERLAND FLIGHT BEGUN Lone Airman Attempts ’ Flight From Los Angeles To New York And Return Los Angeles, June 22 — (UP) A Short time after Lieut. Lee Schoenhair left here today on a proposed reYork, a telegram reached here from cord breaking non-stop flight to New 1 York, a telegram reached here from Fresno asking his arrest on a bad check charge. Los Angeles, June 22—(UP)— Lee Schoenhair left here at 3:41 a ni. today in his airplane “Silvertown" in an attempt to fly to New York and back in 48 hours. The “Silvertown" carried 485 gallons of fuel. Schoenhair had intended to ■ start last night, but his plane was damaged when attendants at Metropolitan field taxied It into another craft.

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HENRY M. DAT TO SERVE SENTENGE Associate Os Harry F. Sinclair Ordered To Jail For Four Months Term Washington, June 22—(U.R)—Chief Justice McCoy of the district supreme court today signed papers committing Henry Mason Day, associate of Harry F. Sinclair, oil baron, to jail for four months as a result of the Sinclair jury-shadowing case. Day, it was learned, will appear at the district jail Monday to liegin Ills sentence. Sinclair, now serving a three months sentence for contempt of tlie senate Teapot Dome investigating committee, received a six montlw jail term in connection witli the case. His second sentence will run conurrently witli tlie first beginning Monday. Wit limit allowing time off for good behavior tlie oil magnate would be released a limit Dee. 20. W. Sherman Burns of the William J. Burns Detective agency, will pay ills fine of SI,OOO some time during the day, court attaches said. 1 o Moderate Temperatures Forecast For Next Week Weather forecast for week: For the region of the Great Lakes, and lhe Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys, and the northern and central great plains: Temperatures mostly moderate first of week, probably warmer toward dose; one or two shower periods likely. o Decatur Man Arrested On Serious Charge Today Dewis Sampson, of this city, was arre.tfMt by Sheriff Harl Hollingsworth today, on a charge of rape. He was brought into circuit court before - Judge J. T. Merryman, judge pro tern • of the Adams circuit court, and his I bond was fixed at SI,OOO for his ap-' ; pearance at the September term of ■ court. Sampson was attempting to provide bond today for his release. He is married. Tlie prosecuting witness is a fourteen-year-old Decatur girl. o ORDER STUDENTS VACCINATED Champaign. 111., June 22 (U.R) —Vac- ' cination of all University of Illinois I summer students was ordered by 1 health authorities today after discovery that A. C. Bock, of Montevideo, 1 Minn., a summer student, had contraded smallpox. Only students : vaccinated in the last five years were exempt from the order. MAPLE SCALE IS ' PREVALENT HERE t County Agent Recommends Sprays To Destroy Insect Damaging Trees Many calls have been coining into ■ the office of the county agents, F. E. Christen, during the Last several weeks concerning cottony maple scale, espedally fiom residents of the city of Decatur. The cottony maple scale (Pnlvinaria vitis) is a serious menace to soft maple, box elder and linden trees throughout Indiana. It also lives on many other shade trees and shiubs, although, as a rule, it only damages the trees referred to above. Stringent measures, necessitating the spraying of trees, must be taken to destroy this insect. The insect is conspicuous be- ' cause of the large cottony masses produced, the infested brandies resembling strings of popcorn These colony masses contain thousands of eggs from which hatch the young. lhe eggs in the cototny masses begin to hatch the latter part of June and winter over as partly grown scales. Spraying with a miscible oil, one l part to fifteen parts of waler, is the I most effective remedy. This spray should be applied in the fall after tlie leaves drop or in the spring before the buds open, when the temperature is 40 degrees F., or above. Special care must be taken to spray all branches and all surfaces of each branch liecause these sprays kill only when they come in contact with the insect. Do ’ not permit the oil to run down and ' soak the soil at the base, since the trees are sensitive to tlie action of pils. ; although there are sprays which may (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)

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dent. TO HOLD PROGRAM AT ORPHANS HOME’ Several From Here To Attend Fourth Os July Celebration At Fort Wayne Elaborate plans for an anniversary celebration of the Reformed Orphan's Home at Fort Wayne are being made by the directors of that home. The celebration will be held July 4. on tlie grounds of lhe home and the public is cordially invited to spend lhe day there. The program will start on lhe morn ing of July Fourth, al 10 o'clock (central standard time), and will include a concert by lhe band and orchestra of the Orphan's Home. A picnic dinner will be enjoyed at noon, and those who do not care to bring their own picnic lunches may putchase them at tlie home. In tlie afternoon, there will be community singing and music and the Rev. Frank E. Stuckl, of LaCrosse, ! Wisconsin, will deliver an Independ- I ence Day address. There will be no charge for the program, but a free will offering will be taken for the home. There also will be other amusements including horse shoe < outeats, volley ball and baseball. To reach tin Reformed Orphan's Home after arriving at Fort Wayne, motorists are advised to take lake avenue to a quarter of a mile east of the ci'y limits. There will be plenty of free parking space for automobile A large attendance from Adams and Wells counties is expected. o County Council To Meet Here Friday, .Inly 5 A special meeting of tlie county council has been called for Friday. Jul.' 5, at 10 o'clock, at the court house, for the purpose of considering the making of certain appropriations. Eight, appropriations, totaling $659.70, are asked for. The largest item is for $450 for per diem ami expense of the state veterinarian in connection witli tuberculin bovine testing.

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CONSPIRACY TO VIOLATE LAW IS CHARGED HERE Large N u mb e r Os Fort Wayne Persons Indicted By Federal Jury, Also TOTAL OF 167 PERSONS INDICTED South Beml, .lune 22. 'd-® jShelving its inqnirv into the charges of frautl on the part of lhe K< imbliean machine in Lake county in the 192 X election lhe j Federal grand jury laid a heaxy |hand on the liquor conspiracy I situation in Fort Wavne. Friday, when it returned 17 indictments against 107 persons. South Bend, Ind.. June 22.—(U.R) — Seven persons were named in an Indictment returned by the Federal grand Jur.' here late Friday afternoon in connection witli an alleged conspiracy in Adams conntv to violate the prohibition law. Those named in tlie indictment included Dan lainiotte, who is now at liberty under Ifinil. and Joe IMierte. who is being held in tlie Allen county jail at Foit Wayne. The names of the other five named in the indictment have not been made public. The liquor conspiracy case in Adams county is the result of the discovery of a huge alcohol distillery In an abandonded farm house northeast of Decatur, several months ago Oberto and Laniorte were arrested at the house when tlie stills were found. Many Indicted At Fort Wayne N'nety-five persons from tlie Fort Wayne division were named in 45 indictments. Twenty-nine were indlctinivrivi i:i» <>v rinf I —o * Athletics Trounce Yanks Again Today, Score 7-3

Yankee Stadium. New York. Juno 22. -tU.R) Philadelphia's heavy artillery was too much for the Yankees in the first game of their double header today. Connie Mark s mm taking the contest. 7-3. with he aid of home runs by Foxx, atid Cochrane and excellent pitching by Walberg. The best Babe Ruth could do was a double. More than 50.(10(1 saw the game. The defeat left (he Yanko s St.. full games behind the 1-ague lending Athletics. Even if the Yanks won today's second game and the contest tomorrow they could do no better than end the series 6% games behind. PARKING PLAN IS SUGGESTED Decatur People Asked To Leave Cars At Home On Dollar Dav For the convenience of Dollar Ikiv shoppers, local business and professional men will cooperate with the request of Will Linn; president ot the Decatur Advertising Association, in providing parking space for them by leaving their own cars home on Thursday. Mr. Linn stated this morning that ‘‘if all business men leave their ears at homo Thursday, it will provide pat king space for many cars on Second street ami other close-in streets. 1 am sure our business men will bo glad to cooperate with ns in (his request.” The suggestion met a hearty response this morning among local business men. The parking space on Second. Monroe, Madison and other streets will provide ample space tor shoppers and visitors. Women are welcome to drive their ears up town and do their shopping and those who are planning to come to Decatur next Thursday for Dollar Day and see Satani. the "headless driver," are invited to make use of the parking spaces on all streets. —_ .—o Returned Missionaries To Speak At U. IL Church The Bev. and Mrs. Albert Rassman. . returned missionaries from India, i will speak at tin evening service at the Vnited Brethren cbnrch here Suu- ■ day. Mrs. Rassman formerly was Miss Dessie Merriman, of this city.