Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 28, Number 2, Decatur, Adams County, 2 January 1930 — Page 1

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KtRM PRODUCTS ’AIDES HIGHER REPORT SHOWS Mrrease of Several Milton Dollars is Shown In Survey i ATISTICS ARE MADE PUBLIC J rfayette. Ind.. Jan. 2. The e of Indiana's farm products j-i eased more than $4,755,000 in I’' oveT 1928 accor,,ills r>rof - J2?M. Justin, agricultural statictiuniversity agriural experiment station and —red States department of agriw,. ure. Value of major crops in ana, exclusive of live stock, B( 'j $208.149,000 in 1929. n -cording to Justin, corn was •J.-UmoX va liable farm crop in ana this year, with a valua- — ~ of $97,656,000 from the crop ed on a total ac reage of 4.124.Seven hundred and ten thoutls more acres of wheat were ed than in 1928 with a valua- ’ of $31,048,000 from a 1.631.000 '. crop averaging 16.5 bushe’s acre chard crops in 1929 had a -—e of $3,563,00u. Apples were , t valuable. 1,170.000 bushels at L 1 verage of $1.70 a bushel, bring$1,989,000. Apple production 1,955,000 bushels below last ■’s mark,due to adverse condir he price of the potato crop ini\.sed from $4,956,000 to $7,26?,this year, even though producfell off considerably. The soy crop was larger, with in- ’• Used acreage of 31,000 and inised value of $601,000, making otal value of $2,201,000 for ()|j—v ningitis Claims Five More Lives 1 cid'anopolis, Jan. 2 —(UP) —Five ths in Indiana from spinal mentis, in three localities of the e, coupled With return of bad Ujither, brought the seriousness ’’"he si'uation back into the pubardirf*® with fu " f° rce - here was a continued decrease number of new patients in Inl|n lapoils over the Holiday, with vl new confinements and three ths among former patients. , ne death wia recorded in BrookM/i?, Franklin county, and one in 1 V tlesville. he fatality list now includes 39 vnjons in Indianapolis and six outM e in widely scattered sections. re are 21 cases under treatment Indianapolis. AA }V /o Men Held For Murder of Partner ~1 ort Wayne, Ind., Jan. I—(UP1 —(UP) — r nP. Schaffer, 27, Woodstock, ■>/i and Charles W. Harris, 26, Win/v ic, faced murder charges followtheir arrest at Fort Wayne yeslay after Robert W. Tisdale, 31, on, la., was found dead in the IP msylvaria railroad contractor's ihouse. k t 'lsdale's body w ;<s found lying in , 00’ of blood with a bullet hole Its head. chaffer, who fired the shot, told L> cers the three men had been 'I iking. He said they decided to Sot out the lights to celebrate v Year. He shot atzthe floor but bullet struck Tisdale, he said. TENTATIVE IS PRESCRIBED a—inal Meningitis is Causing Alarm in Several Parts of State he epidemic of 'spinal menigitis ■( Ind anapolis is causing every a y to be as careful as possible to 1' vent its spread ami results the A t few days have been satisfac■L'he preventative recommended physicians and those who have ddied the situation is to use ateliers frequently and gargle the Sloat with a salt solution composz’r of i level teaspoonful of salt to •dnt of wa’er. Is advised that this be done with tits and children particularly if •y are starting out any place ere they expect to mingle with a

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Coast Guard Chief .Warns Rum Smuggle/? <» I | x i■ jjk *«»*• v |||F B > iaU. JT jf ■ . 3 f' < / A blunt statement that the Coast Guard “means business and cannot stop smuggling of liquor with soft words and amiable gestures’ - was made by Rear Admiral Frederick C. Billard, the Coast Guard commandant, upon being informed that three men had met death at the hands of his service while attempting to run liquor into Narraganaett Bay.

LE-AnOLD TAKES OFFICE New’ County Agent is Given Keys to Office Wednesday Noon Lawrence Archbold, of this city tssum d the duties of Adams county agricultural agent Wednesday noon, taking the place made vacant by the resignation of Ferd E. Chrisen several weeks ago. Mr. ArchIrnld will fill the unexpired term of Mr. Christen, which expires next Tanuary 1. Archbold is a graduate of Decatur high school and Purdue University. He has had several years of contact experience with the rural population through h’s various connections with dairies and creameries. Archbold stated that he would make an effort continue the same policies of service in his office Christen assumed the duties of publicity director of Allied Mills Inc, with headquarters at Fort Wayne. Ha stated however that he would retain Decatur as his resdence and would /Irive to Fort. W yne daily. Mr. Archbold is at present outlining the year's activities and stated a general announcement concerning club work would ba forth■oming soon. Miss Erm i Gage will continue in the office as assistant at present, Archbold announced. o Erie Freight Is Reported Wrecked New York, Jan. 2 —(U.R)— The Erie railroad station master at Deposit, N. Y., told the United Press by telephone today that the locomotive and 10 cars of a westbound freight train were derailed near Gulf Summit. First reports indicated that none was injured. “Alcohol” Deaths In New York Total Four New York, Jan 2.—(U.R) — Four deaths due to alcoholism were listed in the metropolitan area today as the city checked up on the casualties of its New Year celebration. In addition, about 80 persons were treated at various hospitals for over-indulgence. None of the three persons found dead in New York City proper had been identified. In Tuckahoe, N. Y.. nearby, Mrs. Mary Roomey, 50, died at the close of a party. The number of hospital cases was an increase of 28 over a year ago and 41 more than two years ago.

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DICTATOR TO BE ABANDONED Spain to Change its Form of Government in Near Future Madrid, Jun. 2 (UP) —Premier Pr'tno De Rivera announced today that The king hail approved his plans for abandoment of the dictatorship and establishment of « Recalled st mi-normal government in Spain. 3 lie premier made his announce-1 ment after being received by the I king at the palace. As a result of the king's decision I is was understood Primo De Rivera j would remain in office indefinitely 1 and that his plan for establishment of one-chamber Cortes would be | carried out. The modified form of constitution ! al government which the premier proposed necessitates arbitrary alteration of the 1876 constitution, which has been opposed by strong political f ictions. The dictatorship of Primo de Rivet a, Marquis de Estella, was established in Spain after a bloodless military coup on September 13. 1923. Primo de Rivera was acting captain general of the Cataloniu region when h<« led the coup. The constitution of 1876 was suspended and parliament wds dissolved under a military distatorship. Officers For 1930 Are Elected Tuesdav During the Watch Night services held at the Calvary Evangelical Church. Tuesd ly evening, the following Sunday School officers were -elected for the year PWfch-Miperiii-‘endent, Chalmer Miller; assistant superintendent. James Darr; secretary. Earl Harman treasurer, Curtis Miller; pianist, Doris Snifferly; assistant pianist. Agnes Miller; chor ster, Bernice Darr; assistant pianist, Mrs. Otis Shifferly. o— Theatre Owner Is Held Responsible Paisley, Scotland, Jan. 2—(U.R) — Charles Dorward, manager of the Glen Cinema Theater, was arrest?d today charged with culpable homicide. Seventy children lost their lives during a panic caused by a slight fire in the theater on New Year's eve.

THANKS SENT DECATUR GIRL Soldier Receives Gift Through Red Cross; Sends Greetings Miss Joan Wemhoff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wai Wemhoff of this city, received a letter today from A. Merritt of Honolulu acknowledging receipt of a Christmas bag which Miss Wemhoff give to the Red Cross. These bags were given by several local citizens and organizations to he Red Cross who in turn gave them to disabled World War veterans. Following is the letter which Miss Wemhoff received today: ‘XDear Miss Wemhoff: Ju t these few lines to let yon know that 1 have received your Christmas big that you donated to the Red Cross and can’t tell you how much I appreciated it. It certainly does make a fellow feel good to know that he is remembered at Christmas time by the folks back >n the States. It seems like they never fail us. I was over in France with the A. E. F. for two years and the folks never failed us there. It makes a man fight harder for people like you when he has to. This certainly s a beautiful country over here but too many Orientals spoil the scenery. Perhaps you have been over here. I don’t know what to say or how to thank you so will close for the present. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and prosperity to the Red Cross, I remain. Yours Sincerely C. A. Merritt 64 A. A. Headquarters Btry. Fort Shofter, Honolulu, Hawaii’’

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Decatur, Indiana, Thursday, .January 2, 1930.

SPRINGS IS HERE! ‘Spring is here!’’ That Is what A. N. Hinton said when he displayed a real pansy j which came from Ills garden at the rear of his home on i Ninth street. Mr. Hinton has been growing pansies all w liter, having kept the roots well covered with leaves. This morning he noticed the first bloom which j told him that spring is here. ♦ LEGION PLANS NEW ACTIVITY Past Commanders Will Be Honored in State .January 19-26 The American Legion in Indiana has set aside the week of January 19 to 26 for a state wide observance of “Past Department Commanders' Week," Forest V Harness, of Kokomo, Department Commander, announced today in a communication 'a local Legion members. During the week set aide in honor of its ten past department commanders, the Legion of the thirteen congressional districts of the state will engage in a membership competition. A search will be conducted in every community for the veteran who was formerly active in the Legion and is now inactive. An effort will be made to enroll every veteran in the Legion to carry on its program for the disabled, the orphan of the veteran and of peacetime service of many different types. All the past department comijMmlers of the Legion have volunteered to lead the different congressional districts in this friendly membership competition. A special citation will be given both the district and the commander enrolling the most 1930 Legion members when the week is finished, said Commander Harness. The ten past commanders of the Indiana Department, the dates they served, J and the districts they will comutgnd in this spirited contest during the week follows: Raymond S. Springer, of Connersville, commander of the Indiana Legion in 1920. will lead the fourth and sixth districts; Brig. (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) o

Rockefeller Starts On His 91st Year Armond Beach, Fla., Jan. 2.—<U.R) —With the intensity of a man of 30, John D. Rockefeller, Sr., was started today on a New Year which found him in his 91st year. Although advent of 1930 saw most Americans faking u. holiday, the aged oil king iefused to deviate from his regular schedule, and played his usual round of golf, in which his game showed an improvement that delighted him. It was a happy foursome which struck out over the Ormond Beach links under a warm sun. In addition to Rockefeller, it included Mrs. George de Cuevax, W. T. Sheppard, and David Rockefeller, 1!-year-old grandson of the billionaire. o>— — Hoovers Rest After Greeting 6,000 People Washington, Jan. 2.—(U.R)—The President and Mrs. Hoover rested today from the strain of greeting more than 6.000 persons at the annual White House New Year's reception yesterday. From 11 o’clock in the morning until 3:30 in the afternoon, both were busy almost continuously, shaking the hands of visitors and extending best wishes for the year. Only diplomats, congressman, state officials, army and navy officers and their wives, attended the morning reception but the White House was open to all tn the afternoon. Washington’s rival social leaders, Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth and Mrs. Dolly Gann, sister of the vice-president, were prominent among the early guests. Mrs. Gann met the president'al party in the Hoover suite on the third floor ot the White House and accompanied it to the reception hall. Mis. Longworth greeted the Hoovers with the other guests.

WANT ACTION IN GARY CASE Attorneys Predict Civil; War Unless Mayoralty Is Settled Indianapolis, Jan. 2 -(UP) Ato. neys for Henry G. H ly of Gary told the state supreme court today that theie will be civil war in Gary next Monday if their client is not granted a temporary injunction pernitting him to remain mayor of | Gary until the status of other Chands is established. II y appealed to the Supreme court from th? decision of Lake county circuit court denying the injunction. He contends that until it s established whether 11. (). Johnson. Republican mayor-elect or Em l mett white, his defeated rival, is ■ nti led to the mayoralty chair, Ha) 1 hould remain in the position. White is contesting Johnson's eligibility 'on the ground that a Feder 1 prison term served bby the Republican mayor-elect dlsqual ties him for the post. Denial of the injunction petition would create a dangerous situation when the Johnson and White forces ■lash Monday. Albert Gavltt, Attorney for Hay told the court. Hay sought to enjoin lioth R. O. Johnson, Repttbli | n mayor<|lect, and Emmett N White, Democrat, defeated mayoralty candidate, from taking over his office Jan. 6. The Lake county court denied his applli ation for injunction and he filed an ipp al to the supreme court. Today his attorneys filed applicat on for a temporary injunction. The petition declared that Johnson and White supporters (were planing to seize the office by force and that chaotic conditions would result. Johnson, elected by 12.000 votes while White was given bui-45U total votes, is opposed by White on grounds that his serving of a Federal prison term on a liquor charge makes him ineligible for ths position under Indiana laws. Johnson was pardoned by President Coolidge and his claim that the pirdon restored his citizenship rights was contested by White. Acting Mayor Hay names both John on and White in seeking the injunction. Chief Justice Travis assured attorneys for Hay that immediate relit f would be given by the supreme court and arguments were started on the appealed case. Hay’s attorneys withdrawing the petition for temporary injunctions when assur ed of action in the original cause. o Ship In Distress

Seittle, Wash., Jan. 2 —(UP) — The steamship California was reported in distress 650 miles off the coast today. A S. O. S. said her steering gear had been carried away and she was wallowing dangerously in heavy sees. The California is owned by the state steamship company of Port land. Oregon. She was bound from Portland to Tokio and carried no passengers. TWO KILLED IN BUS ACCIDENT Others Hurt When Bus Turns Over Near Eaton, Ohio, Today Eaton. 0., Jan. 2 —(UP)— Twa persons were killed and seven others were injured when a Greyhound lines bus left the road and crashed into an iron bridge on the Richmond-Dayton pike, four miles east of here, today. Those killed were Thomas Karney. 50 of Alexandria. Ind. Esther Masters, 30, Connerville. Indiana. The big vehicle apparently left the road when a front tire blew out. It was en route from St. Louis to Pittsburgh and left Richmond, Ind. about 1 A. M. Those injured were Marian Franklin, Topeka. Ktn.; Charles Franklin, Staten Island, N. Y., Eric Mabruck, Springfield, Ohio, Anthony Gaylan, Akron, Bernice Hollinbaugh, Detroit; Sherman Berhaer, Chicago, and W. R. Stratt, the bus driver, whose home is- in Indianapolis. Only Stratt was seriously hurt. His face and legs were crushed and he suffered a possible skull fracture. The injured were taken to hospitals at Richmond.

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Murder Attempt Is Thwarted in Detroit Detroit, Jan. 2.- (U.R) An assassin failed in an attempt to kill Inspector Henry .1. Garvin of the police crime and bomb squad shortly after 8 a. m. today. The inspector was shot in the arm and chest. He was not ser-i iously hurt. He was driving h!s automobile on his way to police headquarters | when another machine drew along-1 side and a volley of bullets crashed through the window. HOOVER HEARS VETS' PROBLEMS Director Hines and President Discuss Many Plans Washington, Jltn. 2 (U.R) —Problems connected with the care of World War veterans were di cussed with President Hoover today f by Director Frank T. Hines of the Veterans Bureau preparatory to testimony he will give the House committee on executive department ' expenditures next Wednesday. Hines said after seeing the president that he was heartily in accord with Mr. Hoover’s recently “xpressed de ire to coordinate th“ i veterans’ work, which now is ad- j ministered through several agencies. The executive committee of the veterans’ bureau advisory committee began work last Monday on its survey to find means of coordinat■ng veterans’ relief. Hines said. It will report to the full committee next spring. The executive committee. Hines said, plans a careful scrutiny of .data on file at the veterans’ bureau in Washington. It a'so will consider the work being done for veterans by various states. In the meantime, large numbers of applications for adjusted compensation were being received it the war and navy departments as veterans took advantage of a lastminute opportunity to obtain this form of bonus for world war service. Midnight tonight is the time limit for these applications from the veterans themselves, although dependents of ex-service men may apply at a later date'. The certificates vary in value with the length of service of the applicant. They mature in 20 vears and upon the death of the holder, but have an increasing borrowing power as they remain in effect.

FORT WATNEIS SECOND CITY Gary Jumps to Third in Population Awarding To Estimate Indianapolis, Jan. 2.—(U.R)-Gary has made the greatest population gain of any of the five leading Indiana cities during the past ten years, according to estimates of the Newspaper Feature Bureau, and is now the third largest in the state. In 1920, Gary’s population was roundly 55,000. At the beginning of 1930, the estimated total is 121,000. Indianapolis, largest Hoosier city, shows a population gain from 311,194 to 418,925. Fort Wayne, at the beginning of the New Year is the second largest city, a position it also held in 1920. Its growth was from 86,549 to 129,275. Evansville is the fourth largest growing from 85,264 to 110.843. South Bend is fifth. Its population in 1920 was 70,983, and it is now 106,475. Ten years ago Gary was the smallest of the five cities. Evansville has dropped from second to fourth place. Watson Indicates He Will Not Be Candidate Indianapolis, Jan. 2 — (UP) — Senator James E. Watson, senior U. S. Senator from Indiana, and Senate floor leader, strongly indicated that he would not be a candidate for reelection in 1932, according to a story appearing in the Indianapolis Times today. Watson is quoted as saying that “It is time for me to make my personal fortune."

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Thirteen-Year-01<l Girl • Champion Speller > . I Si Marie Densch, 13, of Brownsville. Pope county, is Illinois' champion speller for 1929. She won the title at the annual contest at the opening session of the Illinois State Teachers' Association, State House in Springfield. The contestants spelled 225 words before winners were selected. T.R.NDLISEEKS ANOTHER TERM Washington Township Trustee Asks Voters For Re-election T. R. Noll, prominent Washington township farmer and trustee of his township for the last four years announced today that he would be a candidate in the Democratic primary next May for renomination and re-election. Mr. Noll, who resides south of Decatur, stated today that if nominated and elected again, he would J continue his office in the same manner and would do all in his ! power to serve the citizens of the township to the best of his ability. Noll has been active in Democratic politics in Adams county for the last 15 years, having served as precinct committeeman for several terms. .Noll defeated Sim Burk, Republican, four years ago in the general! election. In the Democratic primary election he defeated several other men seeking the office. o Chicago Has First 1930 Murder Case Chicago, Jan. 2. (U.R)—Chicago's first murder case of 1930 had moved swiftlv toward culmination today with the youth police said had confessed to committing it in jail and other guests at the New | Year's eve party where William] Havenann was shot to death on the stroke of midnight held as wit-1 nesses. After wandering through crowds of revelers in the loop district early yesterday, Albert Lambert, 22 walked into a police station and quietly confessed his guilt, the police claim. The gay party at the home of Miss Margaret Dwyer was at its merriest when Havenann is said to have objected to the attentions ol I«unbert to the hostess. “I've been waiting forth s," Lambert shouted as lie shot his rival to death. Predicts Colder Weather In State Indianapolis. Jan. 2 —(UP) —A drop in temperature, possibly to the freezing point, was forecast by the weather bureau last night.

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THIRD ATTEMPT TO HALT NAVAL RACE TO BEGIN Secretary Stimson Sails January 9 for London As U. S. Delegate 192 1 AND 1927 PARLEYS FAIL Washington, Jan. 2. —<U.R)— As the new year onens the j world is about to witness the third attempt by the United States within a decade to slop the naval race of the j chief powers. One week from today Seci retary of Slate Stimson, heading the American delegation to the Loudon arms conference, sails to the Paris peace conference. The mission which the I’nited States undertakes is to prevent another dangerous naval race as that between Great Britain and Germany which lead to the World war. I In 1921, the United States called , the Washington arms conference and asked the other four leading ■ naval powers to join in limiting i their navies. France insisted uplon such a heavy submarine fleet | that Britain refused to limit her .; cruisers insisting they were necesi' sary for defense. '] The result was that battleship ■ fleets were reduced and limited ‘ I hut the powers remained free to 11 build as many cruisers, submarines i l and destroyers as they wished. A • i cruiser building program by Britain provoked a strong demand in America for a big cruiser fleet to match. In 1927. the I’nited States sought to warn off this threatened race by I call ng the Geneva arms conferI j ence. France and Italy refused to 1 j join. The United States, Britain ' and Japan settled down to limit cruiser, submarine and destroyer fleets. But with France out of the conference, Britain to play safe, insisted upon a fleet of 70 cruisers. The United States felt that . if this was as low as the British , would go a limitation treaty at that level would be a farce. The conference broke up. The United States started to build cruisers. Last year President Hoover decided to make another—and what many in this country regard as a I final—effort to stave off a deadly ] naval race. It was decided to hold I a naval ‘conference in London. Great Britain, under Ramsay Maci Donald, with the cooperation of the I’nited States, asked Japan, France and Italy to attend. All have accepted. The conference begins late in January. Clouds are gathering. France insists first of all that any agreements at the London conferenco be purely tentative recommendations for the League of Nations’ effort to achieve world disarmament. The United States prefers to work piecemeal and take what can be had now without waiting for the league which has made little progress in its disarmament plitn.. France also is still expected to insist upon such a large submarine fleet as to cause difficulty (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) REMODELING I STARTS TODAY Morris Building Will Have New Front and Other Improvements Work started on the remodelirg of the Morris 5 cent to $1 store in this city today. One of the engineers of the Morris company is supervising the work. A new front will be placed in ti e double building, it being of the most modern type. AU new fixtures wiil be installed in the store and the plac? made metropolitan in every respect. The store will be open for business during the remodeling and Mr. B. D. Lamb, the local manager stated that plins were being made for a remodeling sale in the near ■ future. The Morris company owns its own building, having a 44 foot frontage on North second street.