Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 203, Decatur, Adams County, 26 August 1929 — Page 3

LABOR TODAY ,h, * e of W m w«r* ! ’“* h,ly wo " n ' ,pd> WPre * faring a reported riot call to the « n ** L r « of the National Textile Union, whoee representa- ■»' - " rk ; to form " Congressman , 1 Bulwlnkle. special attorney for t Manville-Fencky Co., owner of '? iLrav mills. who will lak '’ an ac ' 1 e rt in th** prosecution, the state 5 ‘attempt to show the riot call f ,me from the strikers, thus forming the conspiracy charge. Around this point vigorously de- . hv the defendants, observers “Jdicted one of the biggest battles Hbe entire trial will be waged Preliminary Indications are that lhP trial which may last more than hree weeks, will rival in prominence ; be famous Scopes evolution case in ___ —o-JEWISH-ARAB death toll placed AT 120 (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) _ here early today that a new force of Arabs was advancing upon the city from Hebron and Nablus, but the trol here was regarded as sufficiently strong to cope with the situation Six hundred additional British troops, commanded by Capt. Playfair of the Royal Air force, arrived here early today. The greatest massacre was committed at Hebron yesterday where it was reported that 45 persons, including three Rabbis, were slain before the troops quelled the riot and stopped the slaughter. Oxford students, summarily enrolled as special constables, helped to drive the attackers out of the town and to restore order. But the sniping continued throughout the fight from neighboring hills. On the day of atonement the Jews meet at the wailing wall and lament, the fall of Jerusalem, a custom dating back for many centuries. On the last day of atonement the police, acting on the demand of the Arabs, ordered the removal of a screen separating the male and female mourners, as demanded by Jewish law. This incident resulted in a grave situation, bringing protests from Jews throughout the world. There was no way of telling today how many Arabs were killed over the weekend. Their losses were believed to have been great because several times they were repulsed with machine guns manned by expert British * gunners. Believe Fight Surpressed Paris. Aug. 26. —(U.R)- Advices to the Quai D'Orsay here today indicate i that the trouble in Palestine appar- ’ ently has been suppressed and place ' the figure of those killed in Jerusalem at 50. Toil Is High Berlin. Aug. 26. —(U.R) —The JeruI Salem correspondent of the Berlin I Zeitung ant Mit*ag reported today i that so far 30 Arabs have been killed | in the fighting in Jerusalem and that ; the total casualties, not including I Hebron, include 25 Jews and 50 f Moslems. The casualties among Christians is not. known. Jerusalem, it was reported, resembled a beseiged city today. Airplanes were circling overhead. The Zeitung am Mittag correspondent further reported that, there was shooting all night long. The streets at daybreak were filled with Jews armed with clubs, sticks and all conceivable types of weapons. During the early morning troops of armed Jews rushed to Hebron. The Moslems. during the night attempted an attack in the Synhedrios district but were repulsed, it was reported. Stage Demonstration Warsaw. Aug. 26. —(U.R) — An impressive Jewish demonstration was staged in front of the British embassy Sunday, demanding restoration of order in Palestine. The orthodox | raobi proclaimed the day a day of mourning throughout the country. o ADAMS COUNTY ROAD TO SELL SEPT. 17 “CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) I Crossing in Miami county on 24: 5.6 . Biles in Elkhart county, between i "*karusa and Jimtown, on 19; IS t Biles in Noble county, between Lig- . °nier and Kendallville, on 6; nine I Biles in Laporte county, between Lacrosse and Wanatah: IS miles in I "reene county between Dugger and ■ ; H miles in Allen county | Fort Wayne to the DeKalb ■ -- : 1

JUST RECEIVED a large assortment I Beautiful DRESSES Mrs. M. MOYER 128 N. Fourth st.

county line on 27; and closing of . short gaps at the junction of 3i and 46 near Columbus. One mile of grading on 46. northwest of Bloomington in Monroe counf ty is also to be contracted for at this 1 k etting, Brown announced. The work ! , is on relocation. • ; TEACHERS MEET IN INSTITUTE I AT HIGH SCHOOL r (CONTINUED FROM PAGiB ONE) other period of music was enjoyed ‘ and then Roy R. Roudebudt, assistant 1 state superintendent of public in- ' structfon addressed the audience. He instructed the teachers and their guests on the methods of teaching ’ and also told of several interesting 1 experiences. Following the Roudebush address the institute adjourned until 9 o'clock 1 Tuesday morning, at which time Dr. P. C. Somerville, of the Department 1 of English. Kansas Wesleyan University. Salena. Kansas, wil) share the program with Prof. Lehman and Prof. Noe. Indianapolis Man Kills His Wife's Sweetheart ! Indianapolis, Aug. 26. —(U.R)— The worm who turned—using the words of the killer himself—Harry Briggs, 37, sat. in a city jail cell today eerene- • ly confident that 12 of his peers will i promptly acquit him on charges of • murdering Clyde Smith, 35. Briggs, a quiet, unobtrusive man, sat for hours Saturday evening listening to his wife and Smith pour words of love into each other's ears; he listened without comment to their plea that he (Briggs) permit their marriage. Then, still without comment, Briggs walked into the house, got a shotgun, returned to the porch and killed Smith by firing two charges into his back. "It’s just another case of the worm that turned," Briggs told officers after giving himself up. His tone and demeanor still bespoke the quiet, unob-

| PUBLIC SALE As lam leaving the farm I w’tll sell at public auction at my farm, 1 miles west of '.lonroe. 6 in,lee south and 4 miles west of Decatur; 5 miles south of Petcson. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1929 Commencing at 12 Noon B—HEAD OF CATTLE—B Red Poll cow, 6 years old, a 6 gal. cow; Guernsey cow, 6 years old, a 5 gal. cow; Jersey cow, 7 years old. a 5 gal. cow; Holstein and Jersey cow, 3 vears old, a 5 gal. cow; 2 Heiters, coming 2 years old, open; 1 spring heifer calf; Reil Poll male calf. These are al! good cows giving a very good flow of milk and will freshen in February. HOGS White Sow, due to farrow Sept. 28th; 9 head of Shoats, weighing about 100 pounds each. POULTRY—IOO White Rock pullets; 100 Barred Rock pullets; 35 young Pekin Ducks. HAY—6 ton Clover Hay in mow. DOG—Large Black St. Bernard dog, 1 year old, a real watch dog and stock dog. HOUSEHOLD GOODS South Bend Malleable cook stove range, a good one; Garland base burner; email heater; oak dining table and dining chairs; sideboard; folding couch: stand; organ; porch swing; 6 rockers; library table; kitchen table; kitchen chairs; four 9x12 rugs; oak dresser; oak commode; 2 beds ami springs. Automobile: 1924 two door Ford Sedan, good mechanical condition, new tires and new battery. MISCELLANEOUS DeLaval cream senarator; bvooder house, Bxl2. a good building; Queen incubator. 400 egg size; Odl Truety insubator; square hog house; oil drums; iron kettle and stand; lard press; gaiden plow; wheel barrow; buggy harness; brooder stove, 1000 chick size; jars and crocks, and many articles too numerous to mention TERMS —All sums of SIO.OO and under caeh; over that amount a credit of 9 months will be given, purchaser tc give a good bankable note bearing 8% interest the last 3 months. 4% discount, for cash on sums over SIO.OO. No property to be removed until settled for. RACHEL BUCKMASTER Roy Johnson Auct. Dutch Ehinger, clerk.

** _____ - i&A _*^ta |Mk i We own and offer f For Sale Non-Taxable Bonds | I * 38 Denominations — ® $244.00 * K W $452.00 K. '% $356.00 ; W, W $632.00 > $740 -°° B* Gravel Road Bonds of the counties of S ADAMS ' £ K ALLEN %' 8 DeKALfi JAY " e jCapitartiniiSlirpluSslZO. x

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trusive man. "I did It to protect my home, to avenge my honor, and to preserve the happiness of my daugh- I ter. I am confident of acquittal." Briggs will plead the unwritten j law - i 34¥♦»D ♦ » » ♦ ¥ M * HOSPITAL NOTES * Tonsillectomy operations were performed on the following children this morning at the Adams County Memorial Hospital: Jane Kleinhenz 228 N. Sixth St. Miss Hemrick, R. R. 9; Miss Ruth Roop, 333 N. Tenth street; Miss Eleanor Mathieu of Gene va. Miss Pricilla Lehman, Berne, underwent tt major operation at the Adams County Memorial Hospital this morning. Master Lawrence Tindall, who w’as seriously Injured Saturday Is reported to be getting along fine today. Master Harold Minnich, Bluffton R. R. 6. underwent a major operation at the Adams County Memorial Hospital, Saturday. Vincennes Auto Bus Mishap Fatal to One Vincennes, Ind., Aug. 26 —(UP) — One man was killed instantly, another injured perhaps fatally, and 13 persons cut and bruised near here today when a St. Louls-to-Vincinneg bus collided with an automobile. Leo Henderson, 27, Vincennes, driver of the automobile, was killed and Landis Martin. 15. a companion, was taken to a hospital in a critical condition. Louis Englewood, 30, Onley, Illinois driver of the bus was but slightly injured. Seven occupants of the bus were taken to a hospital. Others were given first aid on the scene. The automobile was demolished, but the bus was only slightly damaged. TEN ARE ARRESTED Anderson, Ind., Aug. 27 —(UP) —Ten persons were arrested by authorities here in a series of liquor raids over the week-end. They will be given hearings later.

Hi S » Hi S S 15 !5 >5 Hi Hi !5 Hi Hi Hi W I “ | | Keep The Boys and Girls in School w aS ” - ■ - - 1 ■ ■■ ■ Sn n I 158$ 1 | r’ "Ml ir 1 iUI K ir ■' Hi *& . i W .HI? . Bf jfi sir - S' Hi Jfj B a | win S • Why Not Enroll in the Decatur High School? I I I •To the Parents of High j De I School Boys and Girls...: I I we Mi cp Since education is a necessity for all people—why not consider the advantages offered by ® the Decatur High School officials. Decatur High School has a first grade commissioned aS certificate. 35 Ba ffi Jfi The Decatur School Board extends an invitation to the parents and to students in townships not maintaining a High School to make use of the courses of studv offered by the Decatur High 3H Lfj School authorities. Decatur High School has plenty of room, a thoroughly trained faculty, every WE class room well equipped, approved courses of studv. in fact everything that is taught in a pro- Ifj H- gressive High School. 1 ... I S The School Board calls your attention to the advantages which may be had in the ( ommer- . cial Department, in the Music Department, in the Art Department, in the Domestic Science DeSfi partment, and the Manual Training Department. Last year 272 boys and girls enrolled in the Decatur High School. These boys and girls en- 3Q rolled in our school because of the superior advantages offered by the varied curricula and the recognition given to Decatur High School credits by institutions of higher learning. Jp * I i Decatur High School offers three Diplomas: -1 I Academic, Commercial and General | Qe School will open Tuesday, September 3, at 8 o’clock. Students who wish to enroll tor the coming year in any of the courses, should write or see W. J. Krick, Principal or M. F. Worthman, Superintendent. Enrollment should be made August 30 and 31. B | Make Decatur High School your High School | £ Enjoy with us its Comforts and Advantages * B ~ — ——————————————— 5 Your Boy and Giri Deserves The Best I B DECATUR SCHOOL BOARD M. E. Hower, Treas. Burt Mangold, Pres. Carrie Haubold, Secy.

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