Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 290, Decatur, Adams County, 7 December 1929 — Page 1

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fIVE KILLED I IN U. S. MARINE I CLASH IN HAITI natives Make Raid On ■ Guards But Are Driven Back Quickly WO MARINES ARE WOUNDED 1 BULLETIN ,■ Washington. Dec. 7—(UP) — Presilie nt Hoover sent a special message congress today explaining the ser political situation developing in and informing congress he had dispatch of additional Marines the Republic. ■ Just before the message was sent to MLie Capitol Secretary of State St nson ■b ncunced a contingent of 500 Marines sail from Hampton Roads today. I Pori All Prince, Haiti, Dec. 7 K (U.K)—Five Ha it ions were kill and 20 wounded last nii>ht in S clash with 20 United Slates at Aux ('ayes, on the Kotilhern coast. I A hand of 150 native demon Kl tutors were reported to have Kllacked the marine patrol at ■\o\ ('.aves. jM They were repulsed, the marines a machine gun and six omatic rifles in the elash. None of the marines was woitndial the fighting which climaxed politidemonstrations and riots in Port Prince and other towns this Sr PPk ' it was said later that the band of demonstrators were the advance of a mob of 1,500 natives. ■ The fighting at Aux (’ayes, a seaon the southern coast of Haiti, in the first Woodshed in the ■present disturbances. ft The outbreak of political unrest into rioting Wednesday when house employes here started ■ti demonstration and strike. After a ■disturbance in the customs office they ■inarched through the streets, swing Hing clubs and hurling stones. Three ■Americans were injured before ma■tines and native constabulary restor■sd order. pl Martial law was declared and ■ynarine reinforcements were sent to ■Aux (’ayes, where it was believed the was in hand until last Ktight. To Send Aid I Washington. Dee. 7 —-(U.R)— Killing (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO) IOUSTER SUIT I STARTS AT GARY ■Democratic Mayorality Canl didate Says He Was Only Eligible Candidate | Gary, Ind., Dec. 7.—(U.R)— Declaring ■he was the only eligible candidate for mayor of Gary at the Nov. 5 city election, Emmet N. White, Democrat, has taken steps preliminary to filing a suit in an effort to oust Roswell O. Johnson, Republican, who is preparing to become mayor Jan. 6. Johnson has already taken the oath of office. White declared that despite the fact Johnson received the most votes in the election, he cannot serve because an Indiana statute bars from an office any person convicted of a felony who has served six months or more in prison. Johnson served part of a term in the federal prison at Atlanta, Ga., following conviction of conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law. Before the term expired he was pardoned by Calvin Coolidge, then president. Johnson contends the pardon removed the felony stigma as contemplated by the Indiana law. Attorneys for White in the contemplated suit will be Frank C. Dailey, Indianapolis, former IT. S. district attorney and once a Democratic candidate for governor; Harvey C. Curtis and William Matthew, both of Gary. _ o — U. B. Young People Hosts To Evangelicals The members of the Christian Endeavor Society of the Evangelical Church will be the guests of the United Brethren C. E. Sunday evening at the regular Sunday night meeting. All ■members are urged to attend. They ; will meet at the Evangelical Church at six o’clock and cars will be provided Ko take them to the U- B. Church.

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I Township Trustee May Be Removed From Office j Indianapolis. Dec. 7.—(U.R)—Charles | Mercer, Pigeon township trustee of I Evansville, will be given a hearing by l lhe slate tax board next Wednesday i to show why he shouldn't be removed from office,’’ It was announced today. Mercer recently was indicted by a county grand jury on chaiges of padding payrolls. The verdict was returned aga nst him following examination of his records by employes of the state board of accounts. Wednesday's hearing, to which Mercer has l>een summoned, will l>e held M »nc wi liie Htate tax Ixiard at the statehouse at 10 o'clock. CHANGESMADE IN COURT ROOM Spectator Seats Are Refastened to Floor.and Jury Box is Moved Several slight changes are being made today in the new Court Room of the Adams county Court House. The jury box has been moved to the south of the room so that the jury, when seated, will be directly in front of the witness. The spectator seats, were all refastened to the floor, because the first job of fastening the seats was not accepted. At many places the strews which held the seats were only put about half way into the floor and workmen were compelled to do the work over. County officials whose office locations were changed since the remodelling of the court house were busy today moving furniture in preparation for occupying their new quarters. Sheriff Harl Hollingsworth completed moving his office from the first to the second floor today. County Agricultural Agent Ferd Christen has about completed moving his office from the Peoples Loan and Trust Co. building to the second floor of the court house. County Surveyor Ralph Roop stated today that he would move his office from the Haugk building to the former office room occupied by the sheriff, either Monday or Tuesday of next week. The office of county road superintendent will remain in the Haugk building for several days, it was stated until the remodelling of the basement room of the court house is completed. County School Superintendent C. E. Striker completed moving his office earlier this week. Two Airplanes Are Damaged In Search Nome, Alaska. Dec. 7.—(U.R)—Two airplanes, starting on a search for Carl Ben Eielson, famous Arctic flier who has been missing several weeks, were damaged yesterday while attempting to take off from Teller, Alaska. First reports did not state the amount of damage but indicated no one was hurt. The mishap to one plane was caused by its heavy fuel load and roughness of the field, it was said. The planes were piloted by Frank Dorhandt and Joe Crosson. Eielson has been missing since he left here for Cape North, Siberia, to aid sailors of the ice-bound schooner Nanuk. BEN HUBS PLAN DISTRICT MEET Local Lodge Will Act As Host to Others of Northern Indiana The local Ben Hur lodge has issued invitations to eight chapters of the Ben Hur lodge, members of the Northern Indiana District to attend the annual booster meeting which will be held Friday night, December 13, at the Ben Hur hall in this city. Chapters at Fort Wayne, Kendallville, Elkhart, Garrett, Huntington. Muncie, Marion, and Bluffton have been invited and are expected to send large delegations to the meeting. The principal speaker for the evening will be Mr. P. O. Bowers of Crawfordsville, who is the Indiana state manager of the Ben Hur lodge. Other officers of the state organization will be present and will address the district meeting. The purpose of the booster meeting is to stimulate interest in the society and to exchange ideas for the betterment of the lodge.

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HERE’S PIG STORY — Tampas, Colo., Dec. 7. —(U.R) — The radio in Mrs. Thomas I Wheeler’s hotel was tuned in on a hog calling contest being | broadcast from I’rairie View, i Kan. She decided the judging I was atrocious. When contestant No. 3 let loose a series of “Whooeeey’s," | a pig broke out its pen 100 1 yards away and ran squealing I into the hotel lobby. When the fourth caller lie- , gan, tlie pig settled down and went to sleep. Contestant No. 4 won first prize. ♦ DR,GRANDSTAFF NAMES DEPUTIES Drs. Miller and Hinchman Will Act as Coroners in County During Winter Dr. J. M. Miller of Decatur and Dr. C. P. Hinchman of Geneva have been appointed deputy coroners to serve during the absence from the county of Coroner J. C, Grandstaff who is leaving soon for a several months visit in California. Dr. Miller will have jurisdiction in the north six townships and Dr. Hinchman will have charge of the south six townships of Adams county. The coroner investigates all sudden deaths in the county and must lie called before bodies of people accidentally killed are removed from the scene of the accident. Both deputy coroners will have the full authority of coroner, during Dr. Grandstaff’s absence. o To Sponsor Show The Latin Department of Decatur high school under the direction of Miss Florine Michaud and Mrs. Chalmer O. Porter will present the benefit all talking movie “Paris Bound” starring Ann Harding at the Adams Theater, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The .tickets will be 35 cents and 15 cents and may be secured from any member of the latin department. o Successor To Vare Draws Speculation Philadelphia, Pa.. Dec 7 —(UP) — Speculation over a successor to William S. Vare, whom the United States Senate refused yesterday to seat, centered today around Joseph R. Grundy of Bristol, well known for his activities in Washington as leader of the high tariff lobbyists. Political circles believed Grundy could have the post if he desired it. If the senatorship is not to his liking, it is certain his views on the appointment will carry much weight with Governor John S. Fisher. o Movie Actress To Be Married December 27 Los Angeles, Dec. 7 —(UP)) —Bessie Love, the screen actress, has filed notice that she intends to marry William B. Hawks, broker. In her statement.to the license bureau she gave her right name as Juanita Horton, said she was 28 and gave her birthplace as Midland, Tex. Hawks is also 28. The wedding will take place December 27, at the St. James Episcopal church.

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CATHOLIC HIGH STUDENTS MEET Third Meeting of I). C. H. S. Student Body Is Held Friday Afternoon The third monthly meeting of the Student Association of Decatur Cathol e high school was held Friday afternoon. The meeting opened with the student body singing the school song. Roll call was then answered by the name of some particular person ami his chief character trait. Fred Mylott, circulation manager of “Inklings" matte an appeal to the students to get in their subscription money for “Inklings’' before next Friday. The principal speaker of the afternoon was the Rev. Father Hession, assistant pastor. Father Hession gave an interesting talk on athletics, first for the players and second, far the entire student body. The pupils enjoyed the talk. A proposal was brought before the group by Margaret Schumacker to have a ‘Christmas Party" on the evening of December 23, in the high school auditorium. The party will include the members of tlie faculty and the students. Committees will be chosen during the next few days and the guardians of the various classes will have charge of the different committees. o ♦ ♦ | Lee Edward Nelson, Age 20 Months Is Deputy Clerk Today .When Bernice Nelson, Adams County clerk, was called to Fort Wayne on business this morning, her 20-month old brother Lee Edward did not think his sister, Marcella Nelson, deputy clerk, was capable of running the clerk's office by herself, so he insisted on dressing up in a new suit, and taking care of the clerk’s duties. At noon today Lee Edward had not sold many marriage licenses but. he was on the job and made friends with everyone who came to the clerk's office. o Legionnaires To Meet There will be an important meeting of the Adams post of the American Legion hall next Monday night at 8 o’clock. All members are urged to attend. Following the meeting a smoker will be held and a lunch will be served.

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FRANKLIN ROAD TO BE IMPROVED Highway, Which is Number 16 Through Decatur to Have Improvements John H. Williamson, former president of the National Benjamin Franklin Highway Association, was in Columbus dining the meeting of the Divisional 1 ’glneers send the County Commissioners 01 onio, which was called by Governor Cooper to outline the work for next year. It was learned there that much work will be done on Benj.imin Franklin Highway State Route No. 17. D. W. Leggett. Divisional Engineer for Division No. 4 at Ravenna. Ohio, said that it was definitely decided to pave route 17 fiom the Summit County line to the intersection of State Route No. 44 in Portage County, a distance of about 714 miles, with concrete or conel ete with a brick top. It is also probable that a new bridge will be built over the Mahoning River in Mahoning County. Possibly new pavement for several miles in Mahoning County was announced. Route 17 in this part of the State is considered important as it goes into the airport at Akron. It was also learned from John Galler, Divisional Engineer that it is probable that the balance of the pavement on Route No. 17 in Seneca County will be widened. Several new bridges will be built in the different counties on the route, and it has been definitely decided by Hancock County in the state to hard surface 5*6 miles from Findlay east on Route 17 this year. Many more improvements may develop on this route in the near future. At any rate, Route No. 17 will see much iifipt ovement this coming year in Ohio, and the importance of this great route is becoming more and more appreciated. ROYAL CHILDREN VISIT VATICAN Pope Received Three of Reigning House’s Chilren at Vatican City Vatican City, Dee. 7. — (U.R) — The treaty between the Holy See and the House of Savoy was bound by another seal of friendship today when Crown Prince Humbert and the Princess Giovanni and Mafia were received within the Vatican by Pope Pius XI. The visit of the three children of the reigning house of Italy followed closely the visit Thursday of King Victor Emanuel and Queen Elena, which marked the first entry of sovereigns of United Italy within the Vatican City. The crown prince, whose forthcoming marriage to Princess Marie Jose of Belgium has received the approval of the pope, was accompanied on the historic visit hy his first aide de camp. Maor Tull Sovera, Captain Pietro Piroddi, both assistant aides de camp and Count Cesare Devecchi, Italian ambassador to the Vatican state. Princesses Giovanni and Marie were attended by the Countess Maria Brusci-Falgart, Countess Guglielmina di Campolio, both ladies in waiting or. (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) National Grain Corp. - Begin Trade Operation Chicago, Dec. 7—‘(UP)— Years of effort by midwestern farmers to obtain representation on the Chicago board of trade were culminated today with the opening of operations by the farmers national grain corporation, $20,000,000 federal farm board co-opera-tive. The first shipment received by the company, which is expected to become the largest grain corporation in the county, was a earload of heavy oats from the farmers grain and product company of Ringstead, la. o Local Doctors And Wives Attend Meet Dr. and Mrs. S. D. Beavers and Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Miller of this city accepted the invitations from the Jay County Medical Society, last evening, to attend a turkey dinner at the Portland Country Club in Portland. Following the banqquet a lecture on ‘“Health Facts and Fancies’’ was delivered by Dr. Thurman B. Rice of Indianapolis, professor of bacteriology and Pathology at Indiana University. An interesting meeting was enjoyed.

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Dry League Head To Be Named December 17 Indianapolis, Dec. 7 —(U.R)—Trustees of the Indiana Antl-Sa'oon League will meet in Indianapolis December 17 to “elect a Hitecessor to the late Dr. E. S. Shumaker, former head of the league. Dr. C. 11. Winders, acting superintendent of the Indiana organization said today. Winders said that no man had lx>an mentioned officially for the place. Dr. F. Scott Mcßride, national superintendent. names the Indiana official and trustees of the Indiana organization have the privilege of accepting or the Appointvs€**t* P. J. HURLEY IS WAR SECRETARY Oklahoman is Youngest Man Ever to Hold That Post In Cabinet Washington, Dec. 7 —(U.R) —Life is just a succession of Fridays for Patrick Jay Hurley, of Tulsa. Okla., selected by President Hoover to succeed the late James W. Good as secretary of war. He is 46 and will be the youngest secretary of war the nation ever has had. Hurley was horn on Friday, Jan. 3, 1883, in the Chotaw nation, Indian territory. He was graduated from National University here on a Friday, was admitted to the Oklahoma state bar on a Fr’day, joined the army on a Friday, and was cited for the distinguished service medal on a Friday. When Hurley married the daughter of Admiral Henry B. Wilson the calendar said Friday and when he was siworn as assistant secretary of war last spring it was Friday again. Yesterday was Friday, and on that dav Mr. Hoover sent Hurley's nomination as secretary of war to the senate. If Hurley doesn’t die on Friday lie will be as surprised as the circumstances of his death will permit. Hurley is a Catholic and the first southerner Mr. Hoover has selected for lull cabinet rank. He is the first Oklahoman to enter any cabinet office. Even Democrats in southwestern states urged Hurley's appointment. As assistant secretary. Hurley was kept in close touch with the Mississippi valley flood control project which is considered the most difficult matter before the war department. It is not customary to select a man who has had military service as secretary of war and Hurley’s 27 years Connection with stale and federal military units was considered by some persons as an insurmountable bar to appointment. Army officers here were both surprised and pleased by Mr. Hoover’s selection. The assistant secretaryship to be relinquished by Hurley probably will go to a man who served in the army In 1917-18 who is a resident of lowa, Illinois or Missouri. Selection of a Chicagoan would not be surprising. —i o GOOD FELLOW CLUB ♦ ♦ Previous total $79.00 Kathryn and Frederick Shroyer 100 Total to date . SBO.OO o ■■■—■■ TAX CUT BILL GOES TO SENATE Senate Finance Committee Passes Bill by Unanimous Vote Washington, Dec. 7 —(UP) — The administration's $160,000,000 tax reduction resolution, passed by the house Thurstday, was voted a favorable report today by the Senate finance committee. The committee’s vote was unanimous. The resolution was reported without amendment after the committee had listened to under-secretary of treasury Mills explain its provisions, pointing out the proposed reduction is designed primarily to aid the man of moderate means. Chairman Smoot announced he would not call the measure up until after the Wool tariff schedule now before the Senate has been disposed of. Senate has been disp sxofET ETEEE Democratic members of the committee have agreed to this program, he added.

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17 SHIPS SEND OUT SOS CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE Many Lives Lost And Property Damage Is Reported Heavy SHIPS’ CREWS SEEK SAFETY London, Due. 7. (U.R) Fierce storms which battered the BrilI ish, French, Spanish and I’ortiiguese coasts all week reached a new peak of violence today with heavy loss of life and vast damage to ships caught in the gr<>o <>f terrific gales and rant. Seventeen steamships fil'ed the air with SOS calls this 'norning, one of them the Blue Star liner Andahicia Star which was helpless in the English Channel with 310 persons aboard. The death toll in England alone is at least 24. The British admiralty announced the powerful tug Retort had been sent to aid the Andaiiucla Star, which was slowly making it« way towards Falmouth after temporary repairs. The crew of the Dutch steamer Merrle, which was beached near Seaford, was rescued. The Italian steamship Carmona wirelessed that it was sinking in Hie channel. The crew was rescued by a tugboat. The crew of 19 men of the French steamer Ornais II was rescued by means of rocket apparatus and lifeboats after the ship stranded off Cudden Point. The other ships in distress included : The Hungarian freighter Honeved, in trouble off Brighton. The steamship Arklow was almost n day overdue at Waterford and grave fears were held for its safety. The Alfonso Percy sent out an SOS call from five miles southeast of Smith Knoll. The Spanish steamer Gaid Ames reported itse'.f in need of immediate assistance off the Portuguese coast. At least a score and probably 30 small boats were ashore at the mouth of the Cuchmerer river, near Seaford. The Spanish steamer Jony, tossed by the storm In mid-channel. sent out an SOS call. Tlie Norwegian ship Don was ashore at Aberavon Beach. Tlie British freighter Neville was ashore off tlie Scilly Islands and u tug and Ufelmat went to its assist(CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) KIRKLAND HONOR ROLL ANNOUNCED Forty-four Pupils are Listed In November Hinor Groups Forty-four pupils of Kirkland township h'gh school gained places on the November honor roll of that school. Tlie roll was divided into three groups. The high honor group contained 15 pupils, all of whom made grades of A or better. Tlie honor group contained nine names and all pupils in this group made A work or better in every subject except one. and tlie pupils could not drop below B in tlie latter subject. Tlie third group is called honorable mention group and includes all pupils who did not fall below B tn any suliject during November. Tbero were 20 pupils in tlie last group. The list is as follows: High Honor Walter Hildebrand, Velma Worthman. Oscar Geisel, Magdelene Borne, Robert Beery, Dorothy Fiechter, Dorothy Isch, Ruth Yake, Charles Schladenliauffen, Doris Johnson, Irene Kipfer, Fern Dilling. Mary Reinhard. Jean Houck. Robert Brown. Honor Ralph Stoneburner, Ester Smith, Leo Hoffman, Wahneeta Sullivan, Ruth Reinhard, Helen Weber, Lucile Smith, Marie Hildebrand, Evan Yake. Honorable Mention Mildred Werling, Margaret Straub, ■ Lloyd King. Karl Kipfer, Otto Helmrich, Virgil Henschen, Raymond , Borne, Milton I)e<ttinger, i-ester Adi ier, Alice Schaffer, Noah Borne. Anna . Baumgartner. Walter Boyd , Stepler, Louise Bieberleh, Wendell I Mann, Meridith Sprunger, Leah Grifi flth, Mildred Henschen, Layko . Scherry.