Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 28, Number 30, Decatur, Adams County, 4 February 1930 — Page 1

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■nLERMUST ■ICE OUSTER I WISCONSIN grists —*- ■ ■ fl rrm( > Court Rules Wovernor Must Face -fl Circuit Court II K COCRT fl IS OVERRULED V. . Feb. 4—(U.R)— elate supreme "K Gov. Waller ■ .•, r mu ouster action ■ f . , irt on charges of. .Ap.culitures in his governor. . i iivuit court de,i,. court overrulK . demurrer to the ■^ r mil sent the case Hie lower court. . Wickham of the cirhl unconstitutionl t the state corrupt ■ -,.k uh .thich provides for ~ ■..•mor without ini „,i tion against Gov. it llionaire manufacwi,u >m d u ied his campaign Kni".- ■ . d soon .after his last year. I ■ Progressive Re- :■ andidate Kohler ■ <: •• regular Repnbin the primary. ■ rl i >..■ j.,,,v. The group was Hesel nf Phillip F. -Lafollette, r>' Sen Robert M. LafolWilliam F Evjue, editor of, ,’dtal Times. State' Glenn D. Roberts and Alvin C. Reis. appealed to the state e>i. John Reynolds, to bring proceed- - ■ whether Kohler h:> expenditures in the ■Huy campaign. bus's ths petition was a ■■ tian Kohler allowed to be 'iKtnnr- than SIOO,OOO in his thus violating the state H Tim a .i ney general found |Hi .sited and appoint HoNTINI ED ON PAGE SIX) — o fiiti May Become ■ Independent Soon - I’, b. 4 (U.R)—Pres1B Hoover later in the week i mmission of five m.ii t 0 study carefu ly .. ><arv to American . *Hdraw;d ;t mi Haiti liefore 1936 maintaining a satis-] - I’tiited States definitely to withdraw frotn the republic as soon as condijusti:. it was stated. Mr. w n iterated a previous in,, | le did not believe 1 tut. | Kimes should be repreby marines abroad. ■HERS TO I HE CANDIDATE fIH I or Renomination ■ s Joint Representai five In May Geo rye Saunders, joint repin the state legislature and Wells counties and ■' r "i'.ili" Bluffton News- Banner 4ntmiin, ..(| that he would seek and re-election to that ■ .'" the Democratic) primary next May and in the Novgeneral election. Sannd rs whdj has served in ■ tons,-,s of the state legislature a tine record and his anwas accepted by DemoPolitical leaders in both Wells ■ A'lanis counties with enth’iSaunders was minority lead ’he house during the last <d ihe state assembly ami ■“ member of several important ■j"" I '■'• He stated today that he hiako iln ac tjve campaign for nation and if successful < ‘ ail ’iuue his fight for re-elec- ■ al the November general elec- ■'' Saunders has been a news- '■’ Publisher in Bluffton for ■] yea i. Formerly he was editor Ki' Bluffton Banner, and when ■"anner and News consolidated ;■.’ months ago he was elected ■* or of the new paper.

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Vol. XXVIII. No. 30.

[Lyceum Number To i Be (Jiven Wednesday The third number oftheßedpath lyceum programs which are being presented under the auspices of I the Senior class of Decatur high school will be given Wednesday evening at. 8:30 o’clock at the high school auditorium. Miss Perp Casford, a well'] known reader and entertainer, will | give many olever impersonations and readings. The price of admission is fifty cents. COMMISSIONERS HAVE BUSY DAY; r J Monthly Meeting Will 1 Last Until Late This Afternoon, Report The county hoard of commission- i ers had a busy session today, with 1 various contracts, road matters and ditches. The record up to ] 2:30 o'clock this afternoon showed the fol’owing entries. Frank Johnson wac the low bidder for the repair and remodelling of buildings at the Adams county , farm today. The repairs include ( a number of changes on the main j building, repair of porches and , roof and other details. An old j building is to lie torn down and , rebuilt as a machine shed, most of , the contractors offering seperate ( bids. The total bids were: , W. E. Moon, $3,999.70; Robert Leichty, $3500; Noah Schrack, $3.- , 039.98; Frank Johnson, $2,697.70 , . and Wilbert Nussbaum. $3,400. A franchise to build an electric , light and power line south from , I this city in Washington township. I a d’stcnce of two miles, was granted to the City of Decatur. Fifteen bids for road material, including stone, gravel, sewer pipe and other supplies were filed and the commissioners are busy trying , to figure them ail out so that they mav determine the best (prices. Kiger & Burnett of Indianapolis ; were the only bidders to supply furniture for offices in the court I house. There bid was: for surveyors office $200; for county superintendent's office, $574.21. The following macadam roads were approved: The Mary J. Niblick road in Jefferson township; North Point road, Wabash; Jacob 1 7 . Amstutz road, Wabash; C. O. Manley and William Frazier loads in Blue Creek. Viewers will be appointed. A remonstrance was fi'ed to the petition for tlie Ilinch drain and this will be heard later during tlie term. o Agricultural Bill Reported Today Washington, Feb. 4. —(UP)—The Agricultural department appropriation bill, the first of the annual governmental supply bills, was reported to the Senate today by its appropriations committee carrying at total of $153,648,227, an increase of $363,557 over the house bill. o Firemen Make Call The local fire department was called to the Enoch Eady residence , on North Seventh street, this morning at 11 o’clock where a small fire was reported. The fire which was caused from sparks from the chimney caused but little damage to the roof. COLD WEATHER WARNING SENT Snow Predicted for Indiana; 30 Degree Drop Forecast , i Indianapolis, Feb. 4 — (UP) j Winds bearing a breath of spring threatened to change to winter/ blasts today as snow and colder weather were forecast by J. H. Armington, U. S. weather meteorologist ( at Indianapolis. Although temperatures early to- ( day still were above freezing, tlie mercury was scheduled to slide to between 25 and 30 degrees tonight, with slightly lower readings in the , north and higher in. the southern portion of the state. Snow will accompany the temper ature decline, Armington said. Wednesday probably will be fair. e ■ temperature drop will be genera 1 throughout the state, and snow w 11 . fall In most, sections, according to • the weather bureau.

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‘JOURNEY’S END' PLEASES LARGE AUDIENCE HERE I Legion Presentation of War Play Thrills Audience in This City TO BE GIVEN AGAIN TONIGHT When liopie-town boys can got on a-s’age and make some 500 people feel the thrills and hardships of the World War—bring a great war scene right before your eyes—and make you wish again the war was over, -that's generally regarded as real acting, and that is exactly what the American 1 .egion cast did at the Catholic high school auditorium last night in presenting "Jour- i ney's ICnd." 'Tlie play is regarded as the ; greatest war play ever brought before the public and the local cast showed much natural aliilhy in presenting it to the qpening night audience. The story briefly is life in an English dug-out during the trying days of the World War. The cast includes all men. soldiers in the British troops during the War. The 1 play shows the great strain on hu man syslems during the war and the ending is not too pleasant. All three scenes are in the English dugout. V. J. Bormann as Captain Hardy, when the curtain rises, is prepar’ng to leave the dugout following his service, for a short vacation. The s< ene brings one of the leading charac ers into the story. Lieutenant Ccborn, knos f i through the play as "Uncle” is the peace-maker and also the steady-nerved member of the forces. The part is well-play-ed by W. J. Bockman. Captain Stanhope, who has ser, ,ed for three years in the trenches is a great character. A former college a:hlete, Stanhope has been so much of the war that his sustinence from day to day is largely whiskey. He is tempermental, but a great soldier and is one of the chief characters. France Conter. who takes the part in the local production, is one of the outstanding characters. The part is wonderfully played and Mr. Conter helps the audience feel the real significance of the play. Second Lieutenant Raleigh, played by Dr. J. G. Neptune, is a brother of S.anhope’s sweetheart, and he idolized Stanhope all through college. When Raleigh-is assigned to Stanhope's company for active duty he is filled with thrills. Stanhope 'has changed much, however, but after a brief explanation of the whole affair of war by “Uncle” Raleigh becomes a faithful follower of Stanhope. Lieutenant Trotter, played by Paul Briede, Is third in command in (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) o WAR VETERAN . FOUND GUILTY James Wood Convicted of Murder By Muncie Jury Late Monday Muncie, Ind., Feb. 4. — (U.R) — A Delaware circuit court jury filed into the courtroom at 9:05 last night and announced it had found James E. S. Wood guilty on charges of murder'ng George and Elizabeth Heath. The jury recommended life imprisonment. The jury deliberated the case less than four hours, and found Wood guilty on the first ballot. The rdst of the time was spent in deciding between the death sentence and life imprisonment. Wood betrayed no emotion as the jury foreman read the verdict that will result in his spending the < rest of life in prison. Silent, and with the dull, indifferent express- i lon that marked his appearance i throughout the trial, he was led : from the courtroom. It was expected Judge L. A. Guthrie would pronounce sentence ! today. ' Wood responded to the questions I of newspapermen with a dull sil- i ence. The defense counsel had laid Rs case on the theory that Wood was ] Insane when he clubbed to death Mr. and Mrs. Heath, former em- I ployers. It was said the defend- 1 ant had been mentally unbalanced < since his return from overseas ser- < vice during the World war. (

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Decatur,•lndiana, Tuesdayj February 4, 1930.

College Heiress Stolen ■I Telephoned photoot Miss Susan Albright, Smith College jaflßaflr > junior, 1 was kidnaped from the vicinity 1 of the ' College, at {jrt^am P ton ‘ Mass., * fir an j held jB prisoner for '***’“’**)►» t.'nee hours. s ‘:e persuaded her captors to PMEaHfeiig release her. The girl’s identity was > confirmed by i IVilHam Allen Neilson, president of the college. ... ♦ Un’*inational x •-•'****. y N««v3ieeD

J. C.AUGSBURGERI SEEKS OFFICE! 11 Is Democratic Candidate 1 For Trustee of Hartford Township John C. Augsburger, well-known farmer of Hartford township today announced that he would be a can--' didate for the office of township trulstee of Hartford township subject to the decision of Democratic voters in the May primary election. Mr. Augsburger has been an active Democrat for many years. ] On several occasions he lias repre-1 sented his township as delegate to state Democratic conventions and ' lias served on several important convention committees. Mr. Augsburger stated he would licgin at once to make an active fight for the nomination and if stieces ful would continue his campaign into the fall election. i RULING LEAVES LARGE DEFICIT Chain-Store Test Case Leaves Shortage of Million Dollars in Fund Indianapolis, Feb. 4.—(U.R>—Hilling of three Federal court judges that the Indiana chain store tax law was unconstitutional leaves the problem of a $1,000,000 deficit in the school aid fund for qnotli r legislature to work out, it was believed today. Tlie law was passed by the 1929 general assembly to raise funds to cover the deficit. It was the only special revenue act of tlie session and its annulment brings to naught the work of legislators. (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) oMAGLEY TRIAL DATE IS FIXED Young Man to Face Serious Charge in Circuit Court Elmer Magley, arrested several days ago on a charge of rape, entered a plea of not guilty in Adams circuit court today. A second affidavit, also charging rape was filed and Magley did not enter a plea on the second charge. Magley's trial date was set at , February 17. He has been confined at the Adams county jail since . his arrest more than two weeks ( ago and has been unable to provide $5,000 bond. Magley and his family came to Decatur about a year ago from Huntington. Prior to that time , they had resided at Rome City, Kendallville and near Columbia City. Mrs. Magley and her three • children left Monday for Columbia i City. :

Will Fight Case l-os Angeles, Feb. 4 — (UP) — Grant Withers, h. -man of the ntovios is going to fight for his bride. Tlie screen player has filed a demurrer against the suit of his wife"s mo.her. Mrs. Gladys Belzer, who is trying to have the marriage annulled because the bride Ixrretta Young, movie actress, was only 17 when the ceremony was permormed. i The laws of this staftY do not permit a gill under 18 to marry ‘without parental comeat. However. Attorney William Mann, representing Withers, pointed out the ceremony was performed in AriI zona. He quoted authorities to show I that “ he laws of Arizona do not declare tlie marriage of a female | under 18, but under 15 years of age. j voidable unless there shall be an impediment that renders the contract void.” Withers and Miss Young eloped in an airplane January 26. o Spain’s Governing Board Quits Office Madrid, Feb. 4 (U.R) King Alfonso signed a decree today accepting the resignation of the governing board of the national assembly. The assembly, as established under tlie regime of Primo de Rivera, was merely a consultative body witli no legislative powers. MANY ATTEND GENEVA SCHOOL Poultry Program Creates Interest; Two Good Addresses Geneva, Feb. 4. — (Special) — j Witli tlie help of Mr. E. C. Stucky, ' manager of the Geneva Hatchery, Dr. J. O. R. Campbell and other Geneva business men Mr. William | Kohlmeyer, E. R. Menifee of i Purdue and County Agent L. E. Archbold, conducted a Poultry school in tlie Masonic Hall at Geneva, Monday. In the morning the 63 people present heard ’ Mr. Kohlmeyer speak on the necessity of vitamines in the poultry rations and the feed sources of them. He also gave suggestions on the proper housing of birds. In the afternoon session a number of people from near Berne came in and the attendance was about 100. Mr. Menifee spoke first and his subject was the propefi care and handling of eggs to insure better quality on arrival in the markets. Mr. Kohlmeyer’s final subject was a presentation of cost figures on poultry and egg production and the analysis of them in an interesting and informative manner. Everyone present was much interested and a number of questions were asked. Those responsible for the school well pleased with the attendance and stated that if more schools were deeired on poultry subjects they would be arranged.

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HUGHESWILL ACCEPT COURT APPOINTMENT Plans to Resign as Hague Court Member in Near Future | CON FIRMATION MAY BE SLOW < New York. Feh. 4 (U.R) -Charles Evans Hughes will resign at once | from The Hague court of international justice to liecome chief justice of the supreme court of the United States. Except to say that he would reti'r<> from tlie world court anil that he regarded his new post as one which afforded the greatest opportunity for service that could be offered by the government, the distinguished* lawyer, statesman and jurist asked to be excused from making any statement pending official notification of his appointment as chief justice by President Hoover. Mr. Hughes said he had not decided, just when he will go to Washington. In replacing the former president with the man who just missed tlie presidency in 1916, President Hoover has not changed the general complexion of the court, Hughes is regarded as a conservative of tlie same sort as Taft, and tlie line-up still will be six conservatives against three liberals For this reason, liberals were somewhat disappointed at the appointment, and Senator Borah of . Idaho, who was a prohibition stump mate of Hughes last year • in the Hoover campaign, is expected to ask the judiciary committee, to which the nomination has been . referred, to look into several recent cases of considerable importance in which Hughes sided against tlie government. Borah would not comment todav ' on tlie appointment, but he and some of his progressive group had expected the appointment of Stone. Some of them may raise their voice against the appointment, by way of protest, but no one doubts that Hughes will be confirmed, and by a large majority. It may be held up for awhile, however, until the committee studies Hughes's part in recent (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) o Borah’s Informer Is Ousted From Service Washington. Feb. 3.—(U.R)—Prohibition Commissions Doran announced today that Frank Flynn, the dry agent who gave Senator Borah, Repn., Idaho, the information upon which Borah based his charges against John F. J. Herbert, prohibition administrator for Montana and Idaho, has been dropped from tlie payroll. Flynn's dismissal was duo to his failure to report for duty at Baltimore yesterday, Borah said. Flynn had been transferred to Baltimore from Washington after 30 days leave. Charges of insubordination and other violations of prohibition bureau rules followed his failure to report. — o I. G. KERR SEEKS TRUSTEE POST Berne Man Announces Candidacy For Monroe Twp. Trustee I. G. Kerr, prominent Berne business man, today announced that he Will be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for trustee of Monroe township. Mr. Kerr stated he would make a complete canvas of all Democratic voters of the township between now and the May primary election. Mr. Kerr is well known in his own township and ‘throughout the county. He has been an active worker in the Democratic party ranks for many years and served as precinct committeeman in Berne for several terms. Mr. Kerr stated that he would make an active campaign for tlie nomination and if successful would do all in his power to be elected at the November general election and also would aid in the election of all Democratic candidates.

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Refinery Explosion I. Fatal To Workmen] Borger, Tex., Feb. 4. (U.R)*-Gnc worker was killed and 12 others were injured seriously in an explosion at (he sl,o()u,ihlO Alamo re finery of the Phillips Petroleum company here late yesterday. No cause had been determined for the explosion, which was said to have caused extensive damage i to the plant. The Guchle system of c racking crude oil and refillin'; gasoline was used by tlie company. PRODABLEOATE SET FOR TRIAL _ Il 1 Court Appoints Attorneys < For Defense; To Face Murder Charge ( Tlie case of State vs. Boyd Booh- , er, Geneva, charged in a grand ■ jury indictment with murder will lie tried in Adams circuit court, probably on February 18 or 19, it was learned today. Booher was arraigned in court today and entered a plea of not guilty. Stating that he did not have funds with which to defend his charge, Booher\petitioned the court to appoint defense attorneys. D. B. Erwin of this city and W. H. Eichoin of Blufftbn wege aipointed by the court. When the case is called, -the regular petit jury will lie seated. Botli the state and defense have 20 preemptory challenges, which mean,s that 40 jurymen may be dismissed without giving cause. Then as many as a just cause can be established against may »e dismissed. It is understood that a special venire of probably 40 or 50 will be drawn for the case. The trial will lie the first murder case heard in Adams county for more Ilian 20 years. It will lie the first murder ease ever tried before Judge J. C. Sutton. o Mexican Cabinet Is Named By President Mexico City, Feb. 4 —(UP) —Tlie personnel of President elect Pascual Ortiz Rubio's cabinet, which lias been officially announced, includes President Emilio Portes Gil as Secretary of Interior. Three other members of the Portes Gil cabinet were retained. GROUP URGES COOPERATION Chicago Rescue Committee Says Mayor Must Help Them Chicago, Feb. 4.—(U.R)- Silas 11. Strawn and his "rescue committee” laid Chicago's $300,000,000 1 debt on tlie doorstep of Mayor Wil Hain Hale Thompson's administralion today with the ultimatum “no cooperation, no cash." Having spoken, Strawn (lacked his bags and prepared to go to Washingto nos a few da/s thenc-i to New York and return next week 1 In tlie meanwhile he advised Thompson and the city council “to think it over” and inferred that a frank conference with tlie administration on one side of the table and the “rescue committee” on tbrother probably would result in enough cash at least to pay policemen. firemen and health workers, who are living the best way they can without money. Boiled down to essentials, Stra a n's ultimatum, issued last, night after a meeting with the . committee, said there was virtually no hope that the 40,000 public employes would draw their pay checks before Feb. 10. How long after that it will be liefore money is forthcoming for payiolls depends on whether .the city and school administrations show a disposition to cast their fate with Strawn's group and get some of the millions which have been pledged by business men and corporations. Tlie county, with $7,000,000 in tax warrants gathering dust for want of a buyer, and the sanitary district have pledged themselves to abide by the committee's financial decisions. "The committee has not received the full cooperation of all the officials necessary to bring about temporary- relief to the general ’ (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX)

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NAVAL PARLEY GROUPS HAVE LONG DEBATES No Visible Progress Is Shown in Third Week of Parley FRENCH ARE UNCHANGED London, Feb. 4.—(U.R) —The five-power naval conference continued its interminable, technical debates today without making any visible progress. . Two meetings were held — that of the "first committee' or committee on procedure, and lhe “big five” comprising the chief of each delegation. The fog that surrounded tlie pioceedings was so great that apparently even the "official spokesmen" were none too clear on what had transpired. After 'the committee meeting, the British spokesman told the press that the big five would dis‘cuss the “modified French proposals” on apportioning naval tonnage among different classes of ship. Late in the afternoon, tlie spokesman sought out the correspondents at 1W James palace and announce I he desired to correct ills earlier announcement that the French proposals had been modified. He said his statement of three hours earlier had been based on incorrect information given to him. and that after perusal of the minutes of the morning session, he had ascertained the French proposals were unchanged since their issuance last week. What was accomplished at today's deliberations, if anything, therefore was unclear. Some participants described the debate as concerning "a very trifling matter" and “a difference without establishing a distinction.” It .was construed in some American quarters as largely a question of prestige between France and Britain on the tonnage limitation issue, each trying to shape the phraseology of any agreement so that victory could be claimed without any real point having been at issue. Britain's fundamental proposal is to limit ships class by class — each navy allowed so many tons of battleships, so many of cruisers, etc. The fundamental French proposal is to allow a total tonnage- for -the whole navy, to Up divided among such classes as_suits each nation. Since neither nation could appear to abandon its viewpoint supinely to that of another, tlie logical answer is a compromis >, (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) 0 -f— WILL APPEAL ROAD FINDING Bienz and Shafer to Take Case to Circuit Court; Bond S3OO The a sessment of damages for Adam Bit nz and 'William Shafer on the vacation of the Older road i“ petitioned for by George Older and number of otiiers, will be determined in the Adams circuit court. An appeal from the decision of tlie viewers that the road lie locate! without damages being paid to these property owners, was made in commissioners court this morning through their attorney. I). B. Erwin. Bond for each party was fixed at S3OO whicji was given and approved and the auditor was ordered to immediately prepare the transcripts. The road has been before the commissioners for some time and there has been much discussion, viewing of the road failing to bring entire satisfaction. Fruchte and Litever are attorneys for the petitioners. — -o ■ - Meibers Funeral Held Here This Morning Funeral services were held at S:. Marys Ca.holic church for Michael Meibers, who died Saturday night following an accident at Rome City a week ago. Services were held at 9 o’clock this morning. Burial was made at St. Joseph Catholic cemetery.