Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 28, Number 82, Decatur, Adams County, 5 April 1930 — Page 1

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I Duchess of Leinster Near Death from Gas - w ’ • ) * $ / \ ? ' / -Aj / »Z, The lieautiful Duchess of Leinster, known as May Etheridge during her brilliant career as a London musical comedy star, has been found near death from gas imisoning in a cheap lodging house in Brixton, a modest suburb of London. The famous actress married Lord Edward Fitzgerald in 1913. Lord Edward succeeded to the ancient title in 1922. COURT CLOSES FOR TEN DAYS February Term Is Ended Today; April Term to Start April 11 February term of Adams circuit court closed this afternoon after a Tong, btwy session, marked by several interesting criminal trials. The court docket, which was crowded at the beginning of the session was thinned out considerably and many old cases were disposed of. Judge J. C. Suttdn, who is special judge in the Allen county ouster case, stated today that his vacation of 10 days would be used mostly in trying the Allen county case, which is being heard in Fort Wayne at present. The April term of Adams circuit court will start April 14 and several important cases ar° already docketed for the next term. In(■■“nded in the cases set for April hearing are the 70 cases against the Arthur B. Hall estate. Judge Sutton continued his Fort Wayne case from Friday until next Monday and spent today finishing local legal business. The local court business slowed down some the last few days as a number of the attorneys are busy in the approaching primary political campaigns. William Schamcrloh, court bailiff stated that after a few days of work in the court room, which will be done the first part of next week, he was planning a short rest before the April term. Judge Sutton, whp has served on the Adams county hench for (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) LOCAL WOMEN ATTEND MEET Mrs. C. W. Knapp and Mrs. J. W. Tyndall on Portland Program Mrs. C. W. Knapp and Mrs. John Tyndall of this city participated in a program given for the Jay County Federation of Clubs at the Federation meeting.held at the Church ot Christ in Portland, Friday afternoon. The program was in charge of Mrs. C. E. Scifres, Jay County Chairman of Clubs, and consisted of a group of musical numbers and several addresses. Mrs. Knapp of this city, Eighth District chairman of child welfare, gave the principal address of the afternoon on the subject of “Child Welfare.” Mrs. Tyndall, chairman of the District Federation of Clubs, told of some of the activities of the clubs. Other reports included those from the Jay County department chairmen, and reports of the various presidents of the clubs, after which a social hour and refreshments were enjoyed.

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LABOR OPPOSES CONFIRMATION Judge Parker Has Opposition for Supreme Court Appointment Washington. April s.—<U.R)—The same charge ot "mental bias” which was raised in the senate against nomination of Charles Evans Hughes as chief Justice of the supreme court was hurled by organized labor today to prevent confirmation of Judge John ,1. Parker, of Noith Carolina, as associate justice. 1 . Parker “has shown a judicial and mental bias in favor of powerful corporations and against the masses of the people," William Green president of the American Federation of Labor charged in an open letter to members of the sen ate judiciary committee. He also appeared before a subcommittee of that commltte to protest verbally against Parker's confirmation. In h's letter, to the judiciary committee Green declared confirmation of Parker would mean "that another injunction judge will become a memiier of the supreme court of the United States.” Following in the footsteps of the senators who opposed confirmation of Hughes, Green pleaded for a "humanized and liberalized" supreme court. (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) 0 Aged Couple Will Celebrate Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John Martz, a well known aged Berne couple will celebrate their sixty-second wedding anniversary tomorrow. Mr. Martz is 84 years of age and Mrs. Martz is The children and grandchildren of the aged pair will gather at their home in Berne tomorrow for a celebration and anniversary dinner. GENEVA YOUNG LADY EXPIRES Leona Kauffman Dies Friday Following Long Illness Geneva April s—(Special)-—Misss—(Special)-—Miss Leona Kauffman, age 29, daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Kauffman died here at the home of parents Friday afternoon following an extended illness. The direct cause of death was given as intestional influenza. Miss Kauffman had been ill most of her life and was confined to her home most of the time. The deceased was born in Domes tic, Indiana, November 17, 1900. Because of ill health she was unable to complete her high school education. . Besides the parents, she is survived by one sister Mrs. Lenora Morningstar, Geneva; her grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Williams, also of Geneva. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at two olclock from the Church of Christ, at Domestic, the Rev. S. W. Piety, officiating. Burial in the Alberson cemetery near Domestic. Youth In Two Wrecks Indianapolis, Apr. 5.— (U.R) —Leroy Pittinan, 16. Indianapolis, no sooner was given first aid for injuries suffered in an auto accident than he was involved in a second crash while trying to reach his home. Pittinan was cut severely on the head and face when the parked car in which he was sitting was struck by another machine. Pitt nan was attended by a physician and was being removed to his home in an auto when it was sideswiped by another car. The youth suffered additional cuts. o — Sixteen File For Office Crown Point, Ind., April 5. —(U.R) —Sixteen persons have announced their candidacy tor justice of peace office at Crown Point, popularized by the present holder, Howard Kemp. Kemp, the “marrying squire", ha.-? married thousands of couples every year since he took office 10 years ago. It is said he has realized upwards of $25,000 a year from the office.

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Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, April 5, 1930.

Grand Jury Probing Carver Murder Case Sebring, Fla., April 5. (U.R) The lease of William R. Carver, Sebring realtor, charged with murdei of his wife, their 2-yi ar-old on and a negro seivant, was placed b fore th > Highlands county grand jury here today by r-tate's Attorney Grady Burton. The outcome of the grand jury proceedings was problematical, but it was Indicated Carver would be called as a witn“ss. Some definite report from the jury was antic paled before night. NAVAL PARLEY TO BREAK SOON American Delegation to Sail for Ameria With Little Accomplished Ixtndon, April 5. —(U.R) — The American delegation to the London naval conference will go home April 22 with a treaty between the United States. Great Britain and Japan as the sole result of their labors since January, unless unexpected developments occur within the next few weeks. A definite decision next week on whether a five-power agreement can be reached at the conference was predicted today in British sources. The repeated refusal of Italy to recede from her demand for abso-, lute naval parity with France, and | I the seeming inability of the powers to reach a satisfactory underi standing on French security unquestionab’y led to the decision of the Americans to bring the conference Io an end. Under present plans, they will (leave England two weeks from next Tuesday on the Leviathan. (CDNTTNTTED ON PAGE SIX) Night Watch Tries To Retain Position Newcastle, Ind., April S.—(U.R) - A night watchman.who is charged with committing vandalism so as to leave the appearance that it would be necessary to keep h'm on on tile job. will go to trial Monday. Charles Arnold, employed as night watchman at Newcastle high school, is cltarged with smearing paint on walls and drinking fountains of the building. E. J. Llewelyji, city school superintendent, reported he caught Arnold in the act of vandalism, whereupon the watchman leaped from a window. Several cases of vandalism had been reported at the school before Arnold was hired, but none since, and authorities believed his action was prompted by fear that unless something disturbed the peace of tile building he would lose his job. REBEKAHS PLAN DISTRICTMEET Local Lodge to Take Part In Montpelier District Meeting The semi-annual district meeting of Rebekah Lodges of District 31, composed, of chapters from Wells, Blackford and Adams county will be held Monday, April 7, at Montpelier, with an afternoon and evening session. During the afternoon session several candidates will be initiated and at the evening eession a Memorial program will ire presented. The state president, Anna Roess of Tell City, will be present at the meeting. Those from this city who will attend are Mrs. Dorphus Drum, district secretary, and Mrs. Minnie Teeple who will attend as a delegate from the local lodge. o— Hawks Takes Off On Last Lap Os Flight Cleveland, 0., April 5 — (UP)— Piloting his Eaglet Glider, Cap!. Frank N. Hawks arrived at the Cleveland airport at 10:05 A. M. today on the 15th lap of his flight across the continent. He circled about the field before landing to refuel his tow plane for a continuance of his flight to Buffalo, his next overnight stop and the last before reaching New York.

EDWIN FUHRMAN IS CANDIDATE Prominent Preble Township Democrat Seeks Trustee’s Office Edwin Fuhrman, of Preble township today announced that he would be a candidate for trustee of Prebl.' township, subject to the decision of the Demoiratle voters at the primary election May 6. Mr. Fuhrman lias been a Democrat all his life anil has been active in township and county politics tor some time. He stated that he would make a thorough campaign of Preble township ami if successful in his candidacy would serve the residents of his townsihp to the best of his ability. Mr. Fuhrman said that he would, as he always had, work untiringly for the success of the complete Democratic ticket at the general election next November. One other candidate has filed for trustee ot Preble township, it being Ernest Worthman, incumbent. It was reported today that no Republican would make the race for trustee. o — Murphy Funeral Held Funeral services were held this morning for Mrs. Kathrine Murphy, who died Friday at the home of her son in Jefferson township. Death resulted from complications. Services were held at St. Marys Catholic church in Jefferson township. o Check Artist Is Busy The Sheriff of Wells county L looking for a stranger who pass.f two bogus checks on Bluffton business men Thursday. Both checks were for $26.58. The cheeks were made payable to V. Loos and signed by M. Morell, purpoited to be given by the Bluffton Machine works. o BISHOP FISHER GIVES ADDRESS Methodist Conference to Close Sunday With Assignments Hartford City, Ind., April 5 — (UP) —Bishop Frederick Fisher, Calcutta, India, today addressed membership of the North Indiana M. E. Conference. Bishop Fisher, presiding Bishop of the conference, sjtoke of the problems duties and responsibilities that will confront the young ministers who have just completed their religious education. The annual banquet of the rain isters wives, daughters and widows will be held tonight. The Woman's Home Missionary Society's annual anniversary me f Ing was on the afternoon program, with the usual evangelistic hour planed for later in the day. The evening program will observe the aniversary of the Board of Temperance, prohibition and public morals Dr. Clarence True Wilson was named as the principal speaker. Dr. Wilson addressed a gathering in Grace church last night with a lecture on “What 1 Found in a Bishop's Trunk", the story of the life ot Bishoj) Matthew Simpson, who sei ved the M. E. Church during the war of (he rebellion. The emancipation proclamation by Alnaliam Lincoln and the 18th amendment are two of America's greatest documents “That will live • ■» ■ . « X. . '■ .0- ■ (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) o Local Banker Plans Two-Month V acation D. J. Darkless, cashier of the Ohi Adams County Bank of Decatur, will begin a two months vacation Tuesday, in hopes o(f rebuilding his health which has been failing for a year past. He wil leave in a few days on a two or three weeks visit with this brother-in-law. Mr. Ira Hower in lowa and expects to recuperate after his return by playing golf and taking a complete rest. R. E. Roth, of the bank division of the First National Bank of Fort Wayne will be acting cashier during Mr. Harkless’ absence. He has been connected with the Fort Wayne bank fifteen years and is well known here and over northeastern Indiana. He began his duties this morning and will continue to serve until Mr. Harkless returns.

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MANI WITNESS ANNUAL PLAY — North Ward Pupils Relieve Great Ovation Following Pageant A capacity crowd attended the annual Spring Pageant of the North Ward teachers and children entitl d, “Grandmother’s Flower Garden," or "The Queen's Bouquet." a two-act operetta given at the Decatur high school auditorium last night and acclaimed it one of the best ever given by the children of the Noith Ward scliool. The operetta wa - written by Not ma Verbeck and was a clever two-act play which contained many songs for children. The performance began at S o’clock at which time a short health playlet was enacted in front of the cut tain. The first act of the operetta took place in a garden at sunrise when all the flowers were awak -ned at the songs of the birds. The ch Idren wore crepe paper dresses to represent different .kinds of flowers including pink ro s. batchelor buttons, daisies, sunflowers, hollyhocks. larkspur, violets, mignonette, pinks, forgetmenot, and ferns, and other children were dressed as birds, bzut'.erflies, and bees. A mesenger came from the queen who announced that he would visit the | garden later irt the day. The re I mainder of the first act was spent in the preparation of tire flowers for the reception of the queen. During the second act an ensemble of grandmother, children, flowers, birds, and fairies welcome the queen. Each flower, bird, and butterfly tells the queen the secret of its loveliness which is grandmother's love which makes the flower.; grow. Grandmother then selects flowers for the queen's bouquet after which the chorus sings "good-by" to the queen. One hundred sixteen children took part in the performance which was one of the best ever presented by the North Ward children and teachers. Three Found Guilty New York. Ainril s—(U.R)—Three5 —(U.R)—Three attorneys—one a former assistant attorney general, today were found guilty of a government charge of bribing or conspiring to bribe John Cruz, a Porto Rican who was a juror in the recent Utah lead case. The three attorneys are Arthur N. Sager, who was found guilty of bribery, conspiring to bribe and conspiring to defraud the government; Joseph Shalle; k, who was found guilty of conspiring to bribe and Edward H. Reynolds, who was found guilty of conspiring to bribe. CHICAGO HAS DAMAGING FIRE $300,000 Blaze Rages in Loop District for Several Hours Chicago, April S—(U.R)-A5 —(U.R)-A spectacular fire raced through an old four-story building in the northwest corner of the loop early today. knotting traffic and providing an impromptu show for late thea-ter-goers. Starting with a series of mysterious explosions, the flames soon sp?;t out of control, endangering the skyscrapers around west Lake street, and Wacker Drive, the new double-deck street that borders the Chicago river. The flames spread a glare over the entire loop starting rumors that the northwest corner of the loop was burning. After five hours of battling, virtually all the fire fighters In the downtown district brought the flames under control. A 5-11 alarm, the first in months, congregated tin array of apparatus that choked the narrow streets in that section where many of the buildings date from the great fire of 1871. The orignal fire and explosions started in the plant, of the Western Radio company and the flames shot into nearby offices. Fire | Marshal Michael Corrigan took personal charge of the battle and emerged cut on the cheek, the only casualty. The final damage was estimated at from $260,000 to $300,000.

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I Former Mate’s Sudden Demise Investigated 1 ’ x '" I. : * I »»v > / I .’ r - ~ r ? • ' . r i ■ . . . ' ■Wr■ * * H An investigation into the unex- , pected death of Basil Miles, Amer-p lean diplomatist and former hus- l band of Mrs. H. H. Rogers (above) ' is under way in Washington. D. C. I Miles, declared to be on the road 1 to recovery in June, 1928, died • suddenly in Washington Emergency ' Hospital!. The authorities decline " to reveal the motive behind this 1 belated inquiry. — — i RECORDER HAS ! BUSY SEASON Many More Legal Instruments Are Recorded During First Quarter The total number of legal instruments recorded by Mrs. Clara Anderson, Adams county recorder. I during the first quarter of 1930, was 785 as compared with 632 instruments recorded during tiie first quarter of 1921). Os that number 138 were deeds recorded this year which is 76 less than were recorded by March 31, 1929. The number of real estate mortgages for 1930 is 105 as compared with 129 for the first quarter of last year, or a decrease of 24 mortgages given on real estate for tiie current quarter. The number of mechanic's liens for 1930 is 19. an increase ot' 8 over tiie total of the first quarter of 1929. The greatest difference between 1929 and 1930 is found in the great increase of chattel mortgages given this quarter, there being 223 chattel mortgages recorded during the first three months of 1930 as compared with 65 .for the first, quarter of 1929. There w’ere 62 mortgage releases during the first quarter of 1930 as compared with 75 during 1929 and 5 assignments of mortgages this year as compared with 13 for last year. 197 marginal releases were recorded during the first quarter of 1930 and 88 during the first quarter of 1929. Os ditches and miscellaneous instillments 31 were recorded by March 31. 1930 and 33 for last year, with marginal assignments for this quarter being 5 in comparison with 4 for last year. (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) o — ANNIVERSARY IS OBSERVE!) Ben Hur Lodge Hears State Manager at Birthday Party More than 100 members of the Ben Hur Lodge of this city and 30 guests from Fort Wayne attended he Thirtieth anniversary program ot the Ben Hur Lodge held here last night. P. O. Bowers of Crawfords villo, the Indiana State Manager of Ben Hur, was present and gave the Chief address of tiie evening. Several out-of-town visitors gavo short talks in response to the roll call as er which many members told of their experiences with the lodge. Mrs. Maty V. Blossom, a charter member, gave an interesting history of the local chapter of Ben Hur, giving in detail the steps in the development of the lodge. A class of six Candida: es was initiated into the lodge after which a general social time was enjoyed. Music was furnished and refreshments were served.

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CASEIN RATES TO BE ARGUED AT LATER DATE Chemical, Oil. Paint Rates Are Fixed By Senate and House FEW ITEMS ARE DEFERRED Wtishingloi). April 5 ( U-R) The entire section of the titlin’ bill, fixing nites on eheniicnls, oils and paints was, with a sing e rate execution, completed today bv house and senate conferees. The exception is casein, upon which discussion was deferred. Starting upon the second schedule relating to earthenware and glassware, tiie conferees accepted tiie senate late of $1 a ton on crude felspar, compared to the $1.5(1 rate in the house bill. special senate rates on glazed earthen tile were eliminated, restoring that commodity to tiie banket clause of the present law. Action on cement, one of the most controversial items in the bill, also was deferred. Closing up the chemical schedule, the conferees adopted a 5 per cent compromise duty on turpentine, compared with 10 per cent k lin the house bill. o Will Appeal V erdict Bowling Green. Ky„ April s—(U.R>—An appeal was prepared today by counsel for James Sexson, 19, Indianapolis, condemned to death by a jury here last night I for the murder of Robert Kirby. Smith Grove banker. Kirby was killed last Decemlier. when, as a member of a posse, he attempted to intercept three bandits who had held up a bank at Oakland, Ky. o ■ Gets 25-Year Tenn Brazil, Ind.. April 5 —(UP) — A sentence of 25 years i:» state prison was passed upon Bruce Micheals, 27. Terre Haute taxi driver, by Judge Hutchison in circuit couri today. Micheals. an aleged gangster, was found guilty by a jury after 20 hour< of deliberation. He was charged with auto banditry. FEARS LOSS OF RAIL CONTROL Eastman Says Unification Might Be Lost By Commission Washington, April s—(U.R) —Tiie government, is in danger of losing control over railroad unification unless legislation is enacted gi ing the I.C.C. authority to regulate holding companies, Joseph D. Eastman of the commission, told the house interstate commerce committee today at tiie outset of its railroad holding company investigation. The necessity for regulatory legislation has been made more acute in recent years by tiie operaI tion of the Allegheny Corporation. I controlled by the Van Sweringen I brothers of Cleveland, and the | Pennroad Corporation, a Pennsylvania railroad company, Eastman said. "The commission recommende-l a study of this question in its annual report last year because the actions of certain holding companies have led to the fear we will lose control over rajlroad unification," Eastman said. "The danger was first brought to our attention in 1921 by ihe (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) ) — Gusher Runs Wild Oklahoma City, Okla., April 5— (UP) - The Mary Sudik wild gusher roared into the morning mist:; of the south city field today with as much violence as ever. After being a captive less than eight hours, tiie huge gusher early today crashed through specially d'signed counectibns which were placed yesterday. . it was the tenth day the well has been wild.