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Vol. XXVIII. No. 49.

Soviet Anti-Religious War * .. . ' **>,/-* w. - tSrSir* 5 'J --r '■ • aoBH ■ - I tThe Pope’s appeal to the Christian world against the alleged Bolshevist persecution of Christians and Jews has once more focused the attention of the world upon the anti-religious campaign now being carried on in Russia. Picture shows children playing on the bell flung down from the tower of one of the famous Russian monasteries.

REMONSTRANCE IS OVERRULED Commissioners Overrule Objections to Hinch Ditch at Hearing Tuesday » The board of county commissioners in session Tuesday at the court house, overruled the remonstrance filer! in the matter of repairing tlie Hinch drain in Preble and Root townships. The commissioners found that the remonstrance was not filed within the proper length of time and there for overruled it. Several interested property owners STtetided the hearing yesterday. The remonstrators were represented by Attorneys Fruchte anil Litter, r and the petitioners by Clark J. Lutz. The commissioners appointed He’nry K. Fuelling as viewer, who wilh the drainage commissioner.' Amos Stoneburner will view the proposed improvement and file their report with the county commissioners. The remonstratgrs may object to the viewer’s report. — () — ——- Geneva Man Injured When Autos Collide Geneva, Feb. 26. — (Special)— Daniel Grile received a torn ligament in the shoulder and several bruises on the side of his body Tuesday afternoon when the truck which he was driving was strack by an automobile driven by Mr. Gottschalk of Linn Grove. The accident occurred west of Geneva. Mr. Gottschalk was not badly injured, but a lid from a cream truck crashed through the windshield striking Mr. Gottschalk on tlie shoulder. The truck was badly damaged. o Former Decatur Girl Is Candidate for Office Word was received here today i that Miss Gladys Gilpin, farmer I Decatur resident and a graduate of Decatur high school was a Democratic candidate for the office of county clerk in Delaware county. Miss Gilpin at present is a teacher in the Muncie public schools. DEATH THOUGHT NEAR FOR TAFT Former Resident Sinks Slowly; Family Called To His Bedside Washington, Fell. 26. — (U.R) — Former Chief Justice William Howard Taft is slowly sinking and his doctors have abandoned hope for his recovery. His condition, taking a decided change for the worse, today was more serious than at any time since he became til several weeks ago and wi's'f’lced to supreme bench. His deatli is only a question of time. Dr. Francis R. Hagner, his physician, called relatives after his visit at noon today and apprised them of the former chief justice’s condition. They are expected to com 4 here soon. Issued after their visit today, (CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN)

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Contributes $200,009 As Endowment to I. U. Indianapolis. Feb. 26. — (U.R) — A gift of $200,000 for the endowment of a chair of philosophy has been made to Indiana University by James B. Nelson. Indianapolis. Nelson asked that tlie gift b“ used as a trust fund, the income to be used to pay the salary of a teacher of philosophy. The ‘gift was property, most of it Indianapolis real estate subject to 99-year leases. Aviator Saves Lives By Warning of Fire Laporte, Ind., Feb. 26 —(U.R)—An unidvntifed aviator gave the alarm for a fire at the farm home of WtlTtam SCltofr near Iziprrrte.-prob-ably saviqg the lives of Mrs. Schoff and three children, who were asleep. As the p'ane circled low over the house, the roaring motor attracted tlie attention of Schoff. who was in the barn. He succeeded in bringing his family out of the building without injury. The home was destroyed wit 11 a loss of SB,OOO. GANG LEADER DECLARES WAR McErline,Wounded Gangster Removed to Home of His Parents Chicago, Feb. 26. —(U.R) —War to the death against his. enemies was the ultimatum tha't ■ Frank McErlane, gang leader who was shot three times by gunmen who trapped him in a hospital room Mon-' day night, issued today from tlie home of his parents where lie was barricaded. The south side beer baron, notorious as the “toughest gangster in Chicago”, was allowed to go home despite protests of Chief of Detectives John Siege.' “He had a gun concealed under his pillow in the hospital and emptied It at the men who tried tir kill Him," Stege insisted but the state's attorneys office said there was not enough evidence to indict I him for having a concealed weapon? More than 30 shots were fired when would-be assassins went up a fire escape at the German Deaconess hospital and entered tlie room where McEriane lay witli his leg, ((Wittered by a bullet, in a plaster cast. The gunmen escaped. “It won’t be any popgun war from now on," the gang leader threatened as police let him go. “Mail until you see some bodies lyilg; in a ditch along some roadside. Then you’ll know what I mean.” Police said the threats were apparently directed against rival racketeers who are believed to have shot him on Jan. 28, when lie entered the hospital under another name and to have returned to finish tlie 'jTfit * '’ *'' «••«•' ’'«•» —oVeteran Leader Dies** Gary, Ind., Feb. 26.—<U.R>— John A. Brennan, Gary’s veteran republican leader, died at his home last night. He was Gary’s first republican candidate for mayor, losing to Tom Knotts in 1910.

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SENATE FEAR IS RELIEVED Watson Retains Detectives to Watch Lobbies; Bomb Threats Believed!! Washington, Feb. 26, - (U.R) — Senators went about their duties today glancing back over'their shoulders despite the assurances from republican door leftder Watson that Hu y need have no fears either from prohibition agents or bomb throwers. The extreme vigilance through-1 out the senate wing of the capital,; even beyond tliat of war times, was I relaxed in only a few particulars and the squad of senate detectives organized by sergeant-at-arms Barry to patrol the lobbies and galleries was still functioning. Watson announced late yester-! day the precahtions were taken because three senators had rece'ved warnings that they had better remain out of the senate chamber for a few weeks; because two senators reported their off ces had been ransacked during the night and because several others reported they were being trailed by prohibition agents who evidently were trying to find out if the senators were obeying the dry laws. It was understood those who received warnings were Watson, Senator Copeland. Dem., N. Y„ and Senator Moges, Repn., N. H.. although Watson withheld all names. His investigation, he said, convinced him that prohibition agents were not spying on the senate, at least at the present ■time, and that the bomb threats were groundless. At the same time Watson said his attaches had become so alarmed at the situation they had stat'oned a plain clothes man outside his office for several weeks, unknown to him. “I am strongly against the senate being subjected to spying,” he told tlie United Press, “and I made a most exhaustive investigation. I believe the fears of some senators are groundless.’’ Watson thought the complaints of offices being ransacked might (CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT) O MacDonald Calls Three Delegates To Meeting London, Feb. 26-XU.R)— Premier | J. Ramsay MacDonald today asked Henry L. Stimson, Reijiro Wakatsukian and Dino Grandi, Italian foreign minister, to meet him at the house of commons at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the latest developments surrounding the fall of the Chautemps government and its effect on the London naval conference. The American delegation went into session in the morning at Jis in the Ritz hotel. British circles understood the conference probably .would proceed regard ess of the French crisis, and that no second adjournment would be taken by the conference. Other quarters, however, believed it probable that the conference would halt its negotiations until a new French delegation arrives in London. o DOG'S HEAD TO BE EXAMINED Decatur Man Bitten by Dog Believed to be Mad; > Dog Is Killed Believing that a dog, owped by Albert Sudduth of this citjT'whicii hit Albert Longenberger on the leg Tuesday, might be mad, local officials ordered the head sent to the state laboratories at Indianapolis to be tested. Mr. Longenberger Is not suffering extremely from pain, following the bite, but the action was taken, it was said, because close observation of the animal showed symptoms of its being mad. The dog was tied immediately after the bitiilg occurred, and in the next few hours the dog had several A'.ouyirlaiiims. Sudduth reported the acuons of me animal to ShOTiff Hail Hollingsworth and following a conference with Dr. H. G. Eichhorn, local veterinary surgeon, it was decided to send the head of the animal away for examination. 'The head was sent today and a report is expected either Thursday or Friday. A local physician is watching Mr. Longenberger's condition.

Church Leaders Are Lathering for Meet Ind’unaiiolis. Feb. 26. — <U.P) Christian church leaders, both lay men and ministers, from ail parts of the country nr t at Indianapolis today for n two-day meeting to lay plans for the International convention of Disciple* of Christ and to discuss the ministerial pension movement. The pension plan proposes establishing a fund to care for retired ministers, to be supported by a mirtion of the salaries of active ministers, church contributions. and a voluntary donation of $8,000,00(1. FRENCH CRISIS BECOMES CRAVE Tardieu Refuses Request to Form New- Cabinet; Poincare May Try Paris, Feb. 26. — <U.R> —Former Premier Andre Tardieu today refused President Gaston Doumergue's invitation to form a new cabinet. Tardieu suggested that Raymond Poincare be called to dntvas the ottty candidate capable‘of obtaining a substantial majority in the chamber of deputies. Tardieu's refusal to accept the task wjis announced after a httr.ried conference with Doumergue shortly before 11 a. m. Leaders.of the senate and chamber had informed President Doumergue that in their opinion, only Tardieu. under present circumstances, could command a majority. Poincare, former premier, one of the few politicians of France who has long leien able to eontrrH the chamber, has been recovering from a serious illness, and last week informed Doumergue that he felt in no condition to accept the responsibilities of leadership so soon. Doumergue immediately sent his automobile to Poincare’s residence, summoning tlie veteran leader to the Elysee. Poincare declared, before going to the palace, that he would declines the offer. , o SAYS PEACE IN DOMINGO NEAR U. S. Minister Believes Prospects of Truce Are Bright Today Washington, Feb. 26. — (U.R) — There are good prospects of an agreement between rebels and the Dominican government, United States Minister Charles B. Curtis informed the state department today. John M. Cabot, the 28-year-old secretary of the American legation, who was entrusted with the delicate diplomatic task of bringing together the two opposing factions, has returned to Santo Domingo with a proposal from the rebel leaders, Curtis Advised. Both the rebels and government supporters, Curtis added, have shown “every disposition to respect American lives and property.” The paraded through the streets and the sold lets of (he government mingled with them. Peasants in ragged blue denim field clothes and slouch felt hats, patrolled the municipal plaza in the outer of the city. They carded rifles on their shoulders. The rriendly attitude which rebel troops showed for the’' soldiers ( jfi Santo Domingo and the absence of serious casuaMies in the uprising tended to confirm reports that there was an understanding between the army and the revolutionaries. ~ Vice president Alfonseca appeared to be the chief foe of the revolutionists and he was given refuge at the French legation as a personal friend of the minister. Alronseca''l!t<aid he understood that President Vasquez was negotiating wltWhe rebel leaders in an effort to rrach an agreement. The revolutionists, who showed no hostility toward Americans or the United States officials here, said they occupied the city because President Vasquez had failed to fulfill an earlier agreement to resign.

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Will PRESENT PLAY THURSDAY I Cast Ready For “Cat And Canary” to be Given ' in Decatur i "The Cat and The Canary” a melodrama In three acts, written by John Willard will be presented Ll.by.th-e <’ivtc department of the Woman's Chib at the Decatur high school auditorium. Thursday evening at eight o’clock. The play will be given to secur' money to help defray the expenses of civic improvements which-the depar ment will sponsor in this city, and tile patronage of tlie public is solicited. The price of admission will be 50 cents for adults, and all , children, including those of high school age will be admitted for twenty-live cents. The scenery has been made by • the stage managers W. F. Beery and Roy Mumma and everything is in readiness for tlio performance tomorrow night. The making of th“ new scenery has been a difficult task and the stage managers have forked for several weeks in order (CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT) Says Reported Price of Purchase Was Wrong Rochester, Ind., Feb. 26 j -(U.R) - A. L. Deniston, Rochester, secretary of the Indiana state prison board of trustees, announced that the purchase price for a 435-acre farm in Porter county to be used by the prison, was $56,000 instead . of $150,000 as had been reftorted. Denston said “the board pur- . cha-ed the land to enable the prison to raise more of its own I food supply, thereby reducing costs • and saving money for the tax-1 , payers.” o i Ray McAhren Enters One-Acre Corn Contest i Raymond McAhren of Monro-? Township is the first boy to enroll 1 in the boys one-acre corn club con- ■ test, ' Raymond says he is going folmake the "Rag-Doll" germination I I test on his seed corn .as he does not | ■ wish to be handicapped by weak germination or dead grains. “Hop to it Raymond you are on the right track.” Cardinal Sherry De! Vai Dies at Vatican Rome, Feb. 26.—(U.R) —Cardinal Merry Del Vai died today shortly , after he had undergone an oper- ' ation for appendicitis. The cardinal, member of an old and prominent Spanish family, had been suddenly stricken with appen- . dicitis and was forced to undergo i an operation last night. Profess- . or Raffaele Bastianelli, a member i of the Italian senate, performed the . operation. The cardinal was secretary of the congregation of the Holy-office and arch priest of the Vatican Basilica. His father was the late ’ Don Raphael Merry Del Vai of Spain and his brother, the Marquis De Merry Del Vai, is Spanish ami basador to London. _ o LOCAL LIONS HEAR STO AKES Methodist Pastor Gives Address on Washington At Weekly Meeting Rev. Ross W. Stoakes, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church was the chief speaker at the weekly ' meeting, of the Decatur Lion's club held at the Christian church dining room last hight. Rev. Stoakes spoke on “The Life of Washington”. The address was greatly enjoyed ' by the members and Rev. Stoakes was invited to return to the club meeting in the near future. Following the address two new ■ members were welcomed into the club-. J. W. Maynard; of I.obenstine - and Maynard, Funeral directors and P. B. Short manager of the Ford ; Garage in this city were admitted : as dpi members. o Dairymen Hold Meet ' which comprises the retail dealers ' of milk, met Monday evfting at the • Cloverleaf Creameries and pledged $76.00 to the calf club.

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Pilot Killed at Logan Field, Three Injured fc, Captain Lyman Patterson, of the Maryland National Guard, who died at Baltimore from injuries Ktistained when the plane he was flying went into a nose dive at Logan Field. Three passengers in the plane werO severely injured. Tlie United States Government lias ordered an investigation. . ALL ROADS IN COUNTY OPEN Workmen Continue Effort to Keep Highways Fit For Traffic Roads througliout tlie state were ■ •reported to be in the worst condition in the history of the state highj way department. Several state ■ | roads w re closed tlie last few days because of deep ruts and general impassable conditions. Adams county roads are reported today to be in fair condition. All roads are still passable and while! some are in a soft condition, County i Highway Superintendent Christ Eicher stated every possible effort was being made to keep the roads open to liglit traffic. Mr. Eicher stated that the roads ’ were not in < ondifion for heavy i hauling and he stated that any violation of the state heavy hauling : laws would be prosecuted to the fullest extent.* ; (CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT) , o COMEDY WILL BE PRESENTED • 1 St. Johns Young People to Give Play at Church ; Auditorium “Let Toby Do It" a four act j comedy will lie presented by the St. , John's Young People’s Society of Preble in tlie St. John’s aduilorium Friday, Saturday and Sunday; nights. 'Die play will begin at 8 1 o’clock, standard time. Tlie clever comedy takes place in Ptuikjn Center, ,Pike Couinty, Missouri, and the entire action of the play is enacted in the sitting room in back of Uncle Josh’s store. The east of characters as follows: t i Uncle John Simpson, everybody’s! friend William Macke Henry Simpson, his son —Clarence Weber. Frank Dalton, from the city—Arthur Bieberich. i Tolly Penkins, a boy of all work — < tiudolph Sciieuiuann. Mary Saunders, Uncle -Josh’s | ward—Martha Weber. , Roxy, a great ludp—Alga Biberich ] Lizzie Evans, somewhat crooked ■ —Helen Scheumann. Q , Well-Known Farmer Is Visitor In Decatur Mr. ohn M. Amstutz was a visitor in the County Agent’s Office day and* brought tn two "Modified Rag-Dolls” that showed as good a germination of seed corn as could lie wished tor. His seed corn, selected and properly dried shows a germination of 05 percent. Mr. Amstutz stated that at this time of year no farmer could make money easier than by testing his seed corn to insure a good crop. Pointing, out that three dead ears of corn to the acre would mean a. loss of 20 percent on the yield. A 20 percent loss on a £jo bushel crop would be 12 bushels of corn, and 12 bushels of corn at present prices would mean a little better than SIO.OO. ®

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BOOHER DENIES MURDER CHARGE AGAINST HIM Defense May Rest Case Late Today or Thursday Morning, Report DEFENSE CALLS 17 WITNESSES BULLETIN The defense continued to call witnesses in the Booher case this afternoon and indications were that more evidence would be heard Thursday morning. Hopes of the jury getting the case late Thursday were dimmed considerab’y as the defense continued to call witnesses. With William Eckrote. Booher's brother-in-law, on the stand, defense and state attorneys got into a legal wrangle, which’ lasted for some time. Most of the evidence was admitted. but a few questions were ruled out. An intermission of 15 minutes was taken at 3 o'clock. Bovd Booher today denied that lie had anything to do wilh the death of Arch Beerbower at Geneva last .lune 2. when nlaced jun the witness stand in his own defense on a charge of ninrdi r in-Adams circuit court. Booher was the sixteenth witness called hv the defense todav. after the «{ate had vested its cast iato Tuesday afternoon. Before resting its case, Earl Boze testified for the state concerning a conversation .Sunday morning, June 2, at which time, according to Boze, Booher had 'told him lie had some liquor “but was saving it for another fellow," in response to a question of Boze to Booher for a drink. Booher denied the conversation. The defendant told of hist actions on the night of June 1. and also on Sunday, June 2, that day that Beerbo'wer died, presumably of sti ii-ljniiie poisoning. Booher was on the stand for about two hours, during which time'he denied the testimony of his mother-in-law, who told on the stand that she heard him (Booher) say he wou'd ca’l Beerbower. Booher then was asked by W. H. Eichorn. defense counsel, if ne had anything to do with the administering of a dose of poison io Arch Beerbower, Jun 4 2, 1929, and to this Booher replied “No, sir.” Booher in his testimony said that Beerbower had given him the drink of liquor. He also stated that he did not remember whether a stomach pump was used on him at the office of Dr. C. P. Hinchman Sunday noon. He told of his trip to the Hinchman office — (CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT) TEMPERATURE DROPS LOWER Rain Accompanies Colder Weather in Adams County; Rivers High A decided drop in t inperature was recorded in Decatur and Adams county during the night and today, predictions were for a future drop. Rain accompanied the temperature change and while the mercury still hovered above freezing, the weather was more seasonal, than it had been for the last week. The rains of Sunday and Monday have caused rivers and -Weams to rise and ike Waliash river in tin south.purl of the county was report ed almost over State road 27 be tween Berne*and Geneva. Predictions were that file water would be over the road in the lowlands there by tonight. Weather forecasters predicted the temperature drop It vfrls stated todajp gift.’ tlie drop did not do anv great amount of damage, hut fear is expressed in Adams county that many early flowers and which have been budding during Uie warm wave, might be ruined if the temperature dnopi more. Snow fluries were reported in some parts of tlie state today, but in general the weather remained mild. Predictions wyre that a fur (CONTINUED PAGE EIGHT)