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LOCAL CASE TO SUPREME COURT Cause Venued Here From Allen Couny Goets To Highest State Court —— The ease of Kaleel Stephan. Ft. Wayne vs. Clark Fruit Co. of Fort Wayne in which a jury in Admits circuit court awarded plaintiff $12.000 for injuries sustained in a fall at the Clark Fruit Co. building will be appealed to the supreme court. The ease was tried here last June and after a legal straggle, the jury awarded Stephan $12,000 for injuries sustained in a fall down an elevator .shaft. A motion by tlie defendant company fora new trial today was overruled by Judge D. B. Erwin, who heal'd the evidence last June. De lense attorneys stated an immediate appeal would he taken. Bond j for appeal was set at $15.0)0 and 9o days were granted to complete the appeal. The case was first tried in Allen county and a judgment of $4.0001 was awarded. The cause was then appealed to supreme court and decision was reversed because of a faulty instruction given by the presiding judge. The case was then venued hero and just before tlie trial started the demand was changed from $lO,COO to $25,000 and permnanent injury to Stephan was shown. 0 :— Bendix Seeks Office Chicago, Feb. L— (U.R) — Vincent Pendix, capitalist, inventor and manufacturer of automotive equip ment, has been chosen by the j Democratic organization to make the race for congress from tl'.e loth district, Mayor Anton J. Cermak announced today. The district, comprising part of Chicago’s North Side, the northern! suburbs and all of Lake county, is I now represented by Congressman! Carl R. Chindblom. Republican. Bendix. 50, has homes on Lake [ Shore Drive and in Lake Forest. He has not been active in politics. Rioting Is Reported New York, Feb. 1. (U.R)— Rioting broke out in the eastern section of the Bronx today when City Marshal Louis Novick, supported by 100 policemen, attempted to eject three families from an apartment building. Moving men were driven back when they sought to enter the building, a block from another apartment house where a week ago tenants battled police under similar; circumstances. The tenants refused to pay rent unless a reduction was granted.

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Circus Performer Dies Indianapolis, Feb. 1. — (U.R) — A ' long career that included nearly two decades as a headline performer with circuses, closed here with the death of Mrs. Julia FnuUu k»dorf, 60. I Mis. Frewricksdorf. born on a Monroe county farm, came to Indian ;>ol.- when a At the Sage of 10 she played stock roles I with companies in theaters here. ' * After she per fected a juggling act, ! she went with a circus company and for nearly 20 years she was I Diilksl as "Queen of the Big Tops." Funeral services will he held tie ; morrow. RAIL WORKMEN AGREE TO CUT I I —— — — Ten Per Cent. Reduction Agreement Reached At Conflab Chicago, Feb. 1 —(U.R) —The country’s railroads deducted 10 per cent, from pay checks of their 1,,'200,000 workers today after leaders 'of railway labor voted to accept a one-year reduction Amicable settlement of the 17Iday parley between the 20 labor unions and nine railroad presidents representing 210 class A roads was reached Sunday. The pact was .'signed near midnight. in return for the approximate I $215,000,000 savings to the Indus- | try, the individual roads promised , "an earnest and sincere effort to maintain and increase railroad employment." They also withdrew formal notices mailed last Dec. 21, seeking 15 per cent reductions from their . employes for; the same temporary ! period. The reduction was labor’s contriJbutlon through personal sacrifices, to aid return of national prosperity ' as well as to alleviate the indus- ' try's desperate plight. Basic rates of salaries remain the same. The (agreement terminates automatically January 31, 1933. Signatures of the nine presidents, (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE! New Priest At Yoder Rev. John Oherholz, pastor of St. Prancis Xavier Catholic church at Attica has been named pastor of St. Aloysitts Catholic church at Yoder, succeeding the late Rev. Miles Howland, whose death occurred January 8. Rt Rev. Bishop John F. Noll, also , announced the appointment of Re v . Charles Malay as pastor at Attica |and Rev. Conrad A. Stoll as pastor at Knox, succeeding Father Malay. The appointments are effective immediately.

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Decatur, Indiana, Monday, February 1, 1932.

0. H. MUSELM AN IS CANDIDATE Berne Editor Seeks Nomination For .Joint Representative In State C. 11. Musselman, of Berne, this morning made announcement of his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for joint representative for Adams and Wells counties in the state legislature, subject to the decision ot the voters in tile primary election. May 3. 1932. Mr. Musselman is well known throughout both Adams and Wells comities. He is the founder and present managing editor of The Berne Review. He has served in the capacity ot Democratic committeeman in Precinct A. has served as secretary of the Adams County central committee since 192 d and also since 1927 as Democratfc town chairman of Herne. In September 1928, .Mr. Musselman was admitted in the Adams County circuit court to practice law. He is a member of the Adams County Bar Associaiton. Speaking to representatives of the press this morning. Mr. Musselman stated that he stands committed to tlie following principles: (ll A program of reduction of expenditures of the State government in all its departments. (2) A shifting of the tax burden from the farmer and smaller property owner to a reasonable pro<’<»NTISITKD OK PAGE FIVEt DREDGE CASE IS IN SESSION James Kinney Testifies For Remonstrators At Today’s Hearing The Wabash river dredge case was resumed this morning, tourt being held in the K. of I*. home on Third street, with Special Judge Henry K inter of Princeton presiding. James Kinney of Jefferson township was the witness on the stand this morning. His testimony will tak- the greater part of the day. I (’ J. Lutz, attorney for the ronton- I strators stated. Mr. Kinney's testimony concern'd certain lands in section 27 in Jefferson township. Th > case was turned over to the remon.dtutors last Saturday and Mr. Kenney is the second witness call'd. 0 Quinn To Give Address Following the lodge meeting t > be held this evening, French Quinn well known Decatur citizen will delivevr an address before members of the Knights of Columbus at the K. of Hall. C. J. Carroll and the entertaiment committee will he in charge of the social program and members of the lodge are invited to attend. MOVE TO AID UNEMPLOYED Miners Petition Congress For Unemployment Insurance In U. S. Indianapolis, Feb. 1 —(U.R) — A resolution demanding that the federal government enact a law providing funds for unemployment insurance, was adopted unanimously Irjy the United Mine Workers of America, in national convention here today. United Mine workers will open a campaign immediately to win support of the American Federation of Labor, heretofore opposed to unemployment insurance, Thomas Kennedy, , international secretary-treasurer, said. Support will first be sought from the executive board of the A. F. of L., Kennedy said, and if th\< fails, the campaign will be taken to the floor of the A. F. of L. convention next October.

Woman Hint In Mishap ■ ■ ■ Berm*. Fell I (Special)-- Mrs. Judith Lehman. S7, was injured when she was struck by un auton'o1J I,lie driven by John Flickinger al 10 o'clock Sunday evening. Mis Lehman was crossing Main street ’ near the Mennonite church when the accident happened. She suffered two bad gashes on the back of her head, s d a numb.'.' , of bruises, and was tin" .c ; ous for i a while. She was later removed to . her home, where she is resting well today. The attending physician . dated she will recover. COURT OPENS HERE TODAY —— —. February Term Will Be Busy One; Criminal Cases Set Down The February term of Adams circuit. court started at 9 o'clock this morning and all local attorneys i>’,i wo answered to the call of the docket by Judge D. B. Erwin John F. Snow is ill and was unable to attend and II IL McClenn.ihnn was out of the city until noon. Criminal cases wore set for lite week of February 29. The ease or the state vs. Brunner, gran-1 jury indictment charging violation of the prohibition laws was set for February 29. Two eases against Will Workinger. one for receiving stolen goods and tl> ■ other for failure to procure a poultry dealers license also are set for February 29. Workinger was arrested on tes- . timony of several t hicken tliii vos I several weeks ago, that lie had I purchased their loot on several I occasions. The case of the state vs. Robert I Anderson, larceny will be iieerd I March 1. Judge Erwm has a problem in his hards for this term of court. There are 62 cases ready for trial and only 54 days in which to try them. Judge Erwin said that lie would complete the calendar today and tomorrow and would be ready to hear eases soon. (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) BARTONTRIAL IS FEBRUARY 8 Former Blackford County Sheriff Will Face Complicity Charges Portland. Ind., Feb. 1. —(U.R) -Ira Barton, Hartford City, accused of complicity in several Indiana bank robberies last year while he was sheriff of Blackford county, will go on trial in Jay circuit court February 8. Barton will lie tried on charges of bank robbery, and with being an accessory before the fad. Botli charges hinge on the robbery of the First State Hank of Dunkirk last Decemer 29. Barton was implicated by three bandits captured after the Dunkirk robbery, all of whom pleaded guil-| ty and were sentenced, to 20-yearl terms. James Emshwiler and A. C. Ford,' prosecutors of Blackford and Jay counties respectively, decided to try Barton in Jay county first, and possibly later in Blackford county. Both sought an early trial, and expressed confidence that sufficient evidence to warrant a conviction (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) - —*" o Firemen Make Run The local fire department was called to the home of O. A. McManama, 803 Walnut street, Sunday morning at 9 o’clock where a small roof lire was extinguished. Sparks from the chimney ignited the roof and a small hole was burned. o Brotherhood To Meet 'The men of the First Evangelical church will hold their regular monthly Brotherhood meeting tonight at 8 o'clock at the church in the city. Every man member of the church is a member of the Brotherhood and is invited to the meeting. Dallas Spuiier will have charge of tho meeting.

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ARTHUR SAPP TO BE SPEAKER AT MEET HERE Former President of Rotary International To Address Business Men OFFICERS TO BE ELECTED Arthur Sitpo. l ormt r intertialioiiiil president of Rotary ' clubs of Hie world, and wellknov n Huntington tittorney will be the speaker al the annual banquet-meeling of the Decatur l.haniber of C.onimerce next Monday night a! the Knights of Columbus hall. Sapp will six'uk on :i subject of I national importance. Tho address . | will follow the annual chicken ‘ dinner and election of directors. ! Tickets will be mailed free to all members of the local dub, and all other citizens and business men are invited to attend Tickets for those not belonging to the Chamber of Commerce will sell for 50 cents and can be obtained at Vance and Linn Cloih- ‘ ing store: Holthouse. Schulte 1 Clothing Co.; )’. Kirsch and Son 1 or the Daily Democrat office. No tickets will be sold after 5 Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. . CONTINUED ON PAGE TIVVi COMMISSIONERS HOLD MEETING J Board Has Regular Session Today; Prepare To Take Road Bids I The board of county commissioners met in regular session today. ' Tlie forenoon was devoted to tile . checking and allowing of bills and . clearing lhe desk of routine affairs. Oh Tuesday the board will receive proposals from contractors and material men for the furnishing of all material required by the county highway department. Bids on stone and gravel, gasoline. oil, bridge plunking and other material required by the highway department will be received. The material required totals about $40.000. Tlie appointment of a county attorney will be made at tlie February! session. Hearings on four macadam road petitions will also be (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) o Campaign Will Open Indianapolis, Feb. 1 (UP) —The Indiana campaign of the National Party will he opened here tomorrow night with an address by John Zalind, National Chairman. Zalind will speak on "Whv Stare In a land of plenty?'' The party’s convention will be held herfe April 10. FARRAR WILL SPEAK HERE Lions Club Will Hear Geneva Congressional Candidate Tuesday A. L. Farrar, Geneva, former Methordist minister and Democratic candidate for the fourth district congressional nomination will be the speaker at the regular meeting of the Decatur Lions club Tuesday night at 6:15 o'clock, it was announced today The first Tuesday of February is designated as liio percent attendance night. Besides the Farrar address, six memlbers of the Berne chorus Choir will present several musical numbers to the club. The meeting will be held at Ihe regular time, it was said and will be preceded by a din : ner. Harry Knapp, newly elected president of the club will preside at the meeting. Dr. Burt Mangold is chairman of the program commit-1 tee. I

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Seeks Nomination C. 1,1. Muselinan i Mr. Muselinan is editor of the Berne Review and is seeking the Democratic nomination ?t>r joint 1 state representative from Wells 1 and Adams counties. The post is now held by Virgil M Simmons, I Bluffton attorney. I THIEVES GET ANOTHER LOOT I Third Filling Station Entered By Buglars Saturday Night Thieves entered the Eastern Ind- : iana Oil and Supply Company Filling station, corner of Second and I Marshall streets, Saturday night .'and took about $1 ti in cash and I candy and cigarettes valued at $5. I i The burglars entered tlie sta'ion !l>y Hie north window. The robbery I was first noticed when the alien- ■ ,dant opened the station early S.u.iI day r.loniiiig. This wa.-> tlie seconu attempt of tet hers to gain entrance to th- station, the first atlemp. being last Wednesday night. At that time me thieves entered the basement but were frightened away. The station is owned and t ianaged by the Eastern Indiana Oil and Supply Company of Geneva. Lester Stucky of Geneva is manager and Joseph Anderson is seejtl .ij of tin enmpanv. WARM WEATHER IS PREDICTED Cold Wave Will Break In Indiana Tonight Forecasters Report Indianapolis, Feb, L—(U.R)- The first cold wave of the season lingered on over the state today, with temperatures hovering between 10 and 15 degrees above zero. Tonight, according to tlie forecast of the U. S. weather bureau here, tlie niercufy will begin ascending and continue to rise throughout tomorrow. The lowest reported temperature for the current cold snap was at i Fort Wayne. The mercury was at 1 6 degrees aibove zero there yesteri day. Temperatures as a whole were 6 to 8 degrees higher over the state today than yesterday. J. H. Armington, chief of the weather bureau, gave tlie ground hog less than an even chance of seeing his shadow tomorrow, and bringing with it the traditional forecast of six weeks of cold weather. Armington predicted generally cloudy weather over the state. “The sun mav break through occasionally,'' Armington said, but as a whole skies will be overcast." o Operation Is Success Indianapolis, Feb. I.—(U.R) — Advices received here today from Philadelphia indicated that the IS months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baughman, Brooklyn, Ind., it recovering after a safety pin was icnioved from a lung. The child was brought to the Methodist Hospital here several : weeks after it swallowed the pin. j Two operations failed to remove the obstacle. As the child's condition became serious, it. was rushed to Philadelphia, where a broncho- : scope was used to dislodge the I Pin.

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GRAVER TONE AS JAPANESE ADD TO TROOPS Nanking Is Fired On By i Jap Gun Boat; Shanghai Battle Rages JAPAN ARMY UNIT CALLED (By United Press) War activities in the F'ar East took on a graver lone today as .Japanese, without warning, shelled Nanking ! which has been the seat ot the central government until this week. Among the items in the ' ever increasing mass of tragic lor dangerous happenings in '|the Chinese-Japanese conflict 1 were: . Nanking — Japanese shelled city, j American destroyer commander reported to Washington he had to I move his vessel out of range. Tokio—Cabinet decided to send a Japanese army unit to Shanghai. i Shanghai Japanese, following | sharp cleanup of Hongkew section lot’ international settlement over the week-end on claim they were being sniped by Chinese, ordered • international settlement police today to keep out of zone during Monday night, and abandon stations in Hongkew. Heavy gunfire in Chapel section. Eyewitness claims Jap- ’ anese ruthlessly bayonetted and ’ shot Chinese in Hongkew. ' Washington. State department made clear that dispatch of army 1 and Marine forces and additional ■ warcraft to Shanghai was purely 1 for protection ol American lives ' and property in Shanghai. Manchuria. — Japanese In “harp I clash with Chinese troo)’ -. defending Harbin, next objective in form- ’ er Soviet controlled area. Tokio. — American. British and Italian amhasadors in concerted verbal protest against Japan’s activities in China. Manila. Vanguard of laiited States army ami navy reinforcements sails out of .Manila Bay lor Shanghai; l.nou men in "Isi infanitry to follow on Jransporl. London. — Britain orders more troops and ships from Hongkong to reinforce defensi* forces at. Shanghai. A third note of protest: was sent last night to Tokio. Battle Rages Shanghai. Feb. 1 —(U.R) Japanese and Chinese filed heavily toI day in shattered, tire-damaged Chapei, as Japanese' sought to tighten their strangle hold on the Hongkew area, scene of week-end sniping and bitter Japanese retaliation *. (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX, Will Observe Feast The feast o’ SL. Blase will be observed in the St. Mary's Catholic church Wednesday. S‘. Blase is the patron saint of those afflicted with throat trouble. The custom of hies - ing throats will take place following the seven-thirty o' I >• k ma ; > Wednesday morning nad at twethiry o’clock in the afieinoon. KIONAP LEADER ESCAPES JAIL Suspect Impersonates Brother And Walks Out Os Chicago Jail Chicago, Feb. 1-(U.R)—A brazen escape plot today had “freed Alfred Russell, held at lite county jail under indictment in a $500,000 ki '- nap ring. Before the eyes of jailers, Russell impersonated his broth Stanley whom he greatly resembles and walked from the prison, without questions Russell was one of five mon indicted in tlie kidnaping of Dr and Mrs. Max Gecht. Investigator Pat Roche who was instrumental in Russell's arrest declared b" was an especially valuable prisoner since he had negotiated f< r leniency in exchange for evidence ot the kidnap ring The prisoner's escape was one of the most daring ever attempted (CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO)