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• — ♦ Lenten Meditation Articles To Start In Daily Democrat The first of a series of Lenten I meditation articles, written by pas tors of the various churches of De catur, will be published in Wednesday's edition of the Daily Demo- , crat. The first article has been prepared by the Rev. George S. hosier. pastor of the First Evangelical church, and chairman of the Lenten program. Rev. Lozier has arranged a schedule for tiie various . pastors of the city, and one of these Lenten meditations will appear each day in thia newspaper. The Daily Democrat will appre- . elate the cooperation of the pastors ; in having their articles in this office not later than the afternoon previous to scheduled publication. AUSTRIA FEARS FURTHER RIOTS IN NAZI RANKS State Os Alarm Declared In Graz Pending Negotiations Vienna. March I—(U.R1 —(U.R) —A state of alarm was declared in Graz late ■ today as Nazis mobilized in armed formation awaiting the arrival of minister of interior Arthur VonSeyss Inquart, and a showdown on the Nazi test of strength. Semi-military formations were concentrated at the respective headquarters of the 8. A. and the I S. F. Nazi storm troopers in the face of the government's shift of thousands of troops from Vienna to Graz, and reinforcement of the i air force. Authorities were keeping the scheduled hour of Seyss-Inquart's arrival a secret after they learned ■ I that the Nazis were planning an ! I ovation for the minister. They ' feared this would prejudice nego-| - tiations. Air Force To Aid BerWa. March I—The German air force will help fulfill I Adolf Hitler’s promise of support ! to ten million Germans outside the ' ! frontiers of the reich, Hermann Goering, field marshal and air minister, said today. He described 1 the air force as an instrument “terrible for our enemies." “We have all helped to lay the I foundations of power so that Germany is no longer defenseless and will no longer have to put up with ! violation of natural rights.” Goeri ing said at a celebration of the new i air force’s third anniversary. “If the fuehrer in his reichstag speech said the proud words that 1 we will no longer tolerate oppression of ten million Germans oppressed beyond our frontiers, you soldiers of the German air force know you have to live up to the fuehrer's words and be ready to make the supreme sacrifice if necessary. “We are proud that the fuehrer, in that memorable speech, said that Germany Is sale under the protection of an excellent air force. | As the fuehrer took over Immediate command, we are under obligation at any time to stake our lives to I protect the German fatherland. "We know the air force is animated by a determination to fight and by radiant assurance of vie-. (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) LEGION PLANS FOR FIREWORKS Adams Post To Present Colorful Display Here . On July 4 Adame post number 43 of ‘he Am ! erican Legion announced today plans for a colorful fireworks display for the citizens of Decatur and vicinity Monday night, July 4. The local post, with the assistance of other organizations, has j presented a fireworks display on I July 4 for several years, but the | ! post this year wt’l sponsor the enI tertalnment without other aid. Harry Miller, general chairman, and Jamet K. Staley, assistant, announced that this year’s display will be one of the finest ever disl played in Decatur, j The display will be presented at I the Homewood addition, in the j northwest part of Decatur. Further | details of the display will be announced at a later date. The Legion pyrotechnic presentations have drawn immense crowds for many years, and with plane for one of the most elaborate displays next July 4, many thousands of persons are expected to be attracted to the colofrul and spectacular show.;

GEN. PERSHING . CONDITION IS MUCH IMPROVED General’s Doctors Guardedly Predict Possible Recovery i: Tucson, Ariz.. March 1 (U.R) ’ Gen John J Pershing's uphill fight against an ailing heart and kidney disease which threatened death 48 I hours ago, continued today and his i physicians guardedly predicted his ■ recovery. i The 77-year-old commander of the American expeditionary forces spent a “very good night and slept for six and a half hours," Dr. Rol- : and Davison, his physician, reported at 7:30 a. m MST (8:30 a. in. I CST) today. i "He seems much Iretter this 1 morning,” and is conscious. Dr. Davison's bulletin said. i "While all danger is not yet I passed and if the improvement of the last 24 hours continues and there is no relapse, recovery is | quite probable." When Dr. Davison, appearing more cheerful than at any time since Pershing was taken to the' desert sanitorium in an ambulance ' a week ago. finished reading his . bulletin, he said: “In other words, that is a doc-( [ tor's way of saying he is well satis- ■ fled with his patient.” The general's improvement began yesterday when he took food by mouth for the first time in four i days. He drank a glassful of orange juice and then talked with his son. Warren — the first time they have conversed since the ’ younger Pershing arrived from I Florida. Early Sunday Pershing was in a ’ coma: poison from his impaired kidneys was coursing through his system: his heart was wavering , : Today his kidneys functioned at ' | almost normal, his heart had I steadied and he recognized and j spoke to persons at his bedside. Sergeant C. C. Shaeffer, his ord erly and chauffeur, is a sort of barometer of bis r-rmditiwr. When | the news from the little cottage on . the grounds of the desert sanitor(CONTTNUED ON PAGE SIX) KIRKLAND TWP. RESIDENT DIES Mrs. Rachel Buckmaster Dies This Morning At Daughter’s Home Mrs. Rachel Buckmaster. 62, life long resident of Kirkland township, died this morning at 3:45 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fluid IByerly in Kirkland. Death wae caused by carcinoma after an il’ness of seven weeks. Site underwent an operation at the local hospital four weeks ago. The deceased was born in Kirkland township, the daughter of Samuel and Lydia Weldy-Beavers on May 20, 1975. She was a member of the Pleasant Dale church in Kirkland. The husband preceded her in death in 1936. (Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Byerly and Miss Pauline Buckimaster, both of Kirkland township: i two step-sons. Albert of Ashland. Massachusetts and Floyd Buck- ' master of Fort Wayne. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters, Dr. C. D. Beav ere of this city; Mrs. Ethel Zimmer man of Craigville; Emerson Beav- \ ers. of this city; Middleton Beavers of near Peterson and 'Alphas Beavers, also of Decatur. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the j church in Kirkland township and I burial will be made in the Decatur cemetery. The Rev. Russell Weller, assisted by the Rev. E. S. Morford. will officiate. i The body will be taken to the ■ I daughter's home tonight from the Jahn mortuary in Bluffton, and may be viewed there until time for the j funeral. oTownship Sunday School Convention Dates Set — Dates of the township Sunday School conventions were listed to- ' day by members of the county Sunday School council, fallowing a meeting in Berne. The first of the conventions will be held at Hartford and St. Mary's ■ townships on April 3. The dates as set by the county organization: Jefferson, April 10; Wabash, May 15; Hartford, April 3; Blue Creek. May 8; Monroe, May 1; St. Mary’s, April 3; Washington, May 15; PrebleKirkland, April 10; Union-Root May |l.

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Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday, March 1, 1938.

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Far-reaching effects of the “legal graft" revelations dug up by an Ohio legislative committee headed by Senator Ralph Seidner resulted in a concerted drive by adherents of Gov. Martin L. Davey to block extension of the life of the committee as the legislature prepared to adjourn. The committee, counsel for which was Senator James Metzenbaum, threatened further disclosures. Senators Metzenbaum and Seidner are pictured during a recess in the investigation, which would end if the legislature adjourned.

SELECT JURORS IN RAPE TRIAL Jury To Try Burl Harmon Selected Shortly Before Noon Only four members of the regular panel of the Adams circuit petit .jury were finally approved today when attorneys in the Burl Harmon rape case agreed upon a jury shortly before noon. The case, which began Monday in the Adams circuit court, is one in which Harmon is charged with [ the rape of a 14 year old Geneva girl, September 12, 1937. He was arrested the same day and held in the Adams county jail until October 7. when he was freed under a SI,OOO cash bond. All day Monday and most of this morning was required to select the jury. Twelve persons were exI cused from the jury before , the ; final selection was made. Members of the regular panel who were permitted to remain on the jury are Fred Thieme. Decatur; Clyde Harden. Union township; Ed Reppert, Decatur and William Biery. Hartford township. Talismen selected for service to fill the panel are: Willis Bunner. St. Mary’s township: Rolland Grote, Union township; William D. Bollenbacher, Jefferson township; D. B. Shepard. Linn Grove. Adolph Bnltemeier. Preble: A. W. Lytle, Decatur: James C. Harkless. Union township, and Freeman Schnepp, (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) MRS. FRAUHIGER TAKEN DY DEATH Mother Os Decatur Woman Dies Monday At Home Near Preble — Mrs. Sarah Ann Frauhiger, 75. life-long Wells county resident and mother of Mrs. Burt Anderson, of this city, died Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock at her home on the Adams-Wells county line, three ■ miles west of Preble. Death was caused by a heart ailment and complications. The deceased was born May 26, 1862 in Wells county, the daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Moser-Myer. The husband, William Frauhiger, survives. Other survivors are the following children: Mrs. Burt Anderson, lot Decatur: Mrs. Ralph Haflich, of Bluffton; Mrs. Ernest Longenberg-, !er of Craigville; Ed and Walter Frauhiger at home. Twenty-one grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive. Dave Myer of Bluffton; Jake Myer, Mrs. John Weinland. and Mrs. Lewis Baumgartner, all of Vera Cruz, are the surviving brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock at; the home and at 2 o’clock at the j Apostolic Christian church, with, ' burial in the church cemetery, j

* LIKE A LAMB * If the old “in like a lamb and | | out like a lion" proverb is to j i | be believed regarding March | weather, the last few days will I | surely be a roaring, blustery | ' cold spell, that is the impression lent by today's display of 11 elements. Temperatures slightly above : the freezing mark were rapidly | boosted by a warm sun that | ' | shone brightly at an early I I morning hour today to create I ' ; | one of the nicest days of the [ | season. BuTIDTNCWORf MOVES RAPIDLY Excavation Work At New School Building Is Progressing Excavation work at the new jun-ior-senior high school site has been intensively opened this week by the contractors. The excavating for nearly the entire west wing of the building was ( completed by noon today with the workers moving around eastward on the front. The new crane excavator, recently purchased by Yost Bros., is being used in the digging labors. The sewer lines, which extend around the south portion of what will be the new building, have been laid in place and closed, all work in that line completed. With labor questions solved, excavation progressing rapidly and the advent of favorable weather evidently not far off, school and construction officia's forecast an early completion of the new building. ■ School authorities stated last week that it is hoped the new building will be completed during the early fall months and ready for classes shortly after the annual September opening date of school. Part of the retaining wa'l in the (south side of the old building was straightened, re-topped and left in place to be used in the new construction work. Nearly all of the bricks, stacked in huge piles after the razin; of the Old Central building, have been carted away and will not be used in the construction of the new Ibuilding, it is understood. o Dr. Fred Patterson Heads Men’s League — Dr. Fred Patterson, of Decatur, was elected chairman of the men’s fellowship league, sponsored by the laymen of the Fort Wayne Presbytery, at a banquet held at Huntington Monday night. A large number of men from the Decatur Presbyterian church attended the Huntington banquet. Dean Dferkes of DePauw university (was the principal speaker, taking his text “Thy words have put men on their feet.” He urged the lay- . men to be loyal to tiheir church, and ( appealed to them as a Presbyterian j layman.

YOUTH IS HELD KIDNAP VICTIM, RANSOM SOUGHT New York Attorney Seeks Return Os Son Missing Several Days New Rochelle, N, Y , March 1 — ftJ.R) — Murray Levine, prosperous , attorney, attempted to negotiate to-' day with the kidnapers of his 12-■ year-old son, Peter, who disappear- ! ed last Thursday and was being held for ransom, reportedly $60,000. | The kidnaping was announced officially by Philip S. Tilden, direc-, tor of public safety of New Rochel- j le, last night, on the eve of the sixth anniversary of the kidnaping of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr., on March 1, 1932 Tilden told reporters at a press conference today that there was , “nothing new” in the case. Peter, a blue-eyed junior high school student, last was seen leav-; j ing school, half a mile from his; father's home at 2:15 p. m. CST Thursday. After a series of denials that he was missing, police admitted that he had been kidnaped and that G-men had been notii fled. i Levine, described by friends as well-to-do but not wealthy, opened an avenue of safety to the kidnapers, assuring them that federal and local authorities had promised to permit him to negotiate without | interference. The following appeal ' on his behalf was broadcast by radio over the greater New York metropolitan area: “My son. Petef, 12 years old, has been missing since Thursday afternoon. I have made every effort to keep this from the public because of my desire to do everything I possibly can to meet the demands of those who may lie holding my boy. “The authorities, local and federal. have promised me that I am to be permitted to negotiate and accomplish the return of my son without any interference on their part. Those who may be holding my boy can safely deal with me. “I especially ask the newspapers to refrain from having their repre-' sentatives telephone my hQme or congregate in the vicinity. Until I have had a reasonable opportunity I to work this out. I shall give no further information. “I beg my friends and the public to leave my home and telephone alone. All people of decent sentiment will understand and respect i my wishes.” Reed Vetterli. agent in charge of the metropolitan headquarters of the federal bureau of investigation, I refused to discuss the case, but said the bureau would act in deference to Levine's wishes. The new Rochelle police department, Tilden said, "has agreed to lay off this j case for the time being to give the father a chance to make contacts with these kidnapers." Levine remained at home, near a telephone, with his wife, Minnie, and their daughter. Helen 10. anxiously awaiting word of Peter's whereabouts. When he disappeared, he was wearing corduroy i knickers, brown oxfords, a blue sweater and a red windbreaker with a hood such as football play(CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) ATTEND MARION MEET MONDAY Fifteen Members Os Decatur K. P. Attend Marion Meeting Fifteen members of the Decatur Knighte of Pythias lodge attended the initiatory services for Governor M. Clifford Townsend’s class held Monday night in the armory at Marion. A tota.’ of 2,176 persons were taken into the class, known as the governor’s class, the largest in the history of the organization in Indiana. Several hundred were given the initiatory work at Marion. There were 2,690 persons in at1 tendance at the Marion meeting. ■ Two members of the Decatur lodge were given the initiatory I work, Robert 'Ashbaucher and James Cowan. Mr. Ashbaucher was selected as a member of the special clasa of five including the governor, to which the full initiatory work was given. Former Senator James Watson,; a past grand chancellor of the lodge in Indiana and a holder of a certificate for more than 50 years of con-. tinuous memibership in the lodge, gave the address of welcome to the class. Governor Townsend responded for the class. Those in the Decatur lodge deleI (CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) I

Zion Lutheran Will Open Passion Season The holy passion season will be opened at the Zion Lutheran J church with special Lenten ser- ' vices Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The unique story of Jesus’ suffering and death will be revfew- ' <*d in special sectional readings. The sermon will be given by the ! pastor of the church, the Rev. Paul I W. Schultz. Such services will be i conducted every Wednesday evening during Lent. The public is [ invited to these services. CHURCH PLANS LENTEN SEASON Rev. Seimetz To Deliver Sermon Wednesday Opening Lent Rev. Father Joseph Seimetz, pastor, will deliver the opening Lenten sermon at St. Mary's Cath--1 olic church, Ash Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Father Seimetz’ discourse will be one of ta series of sermons on sin., to be given during the Lenten season. His subject will be, "Scandal." The distribution of ashes will take place following the evening service. Ashes will also be distributed at the 7:30 o'clock mass in the morning. Beginning with the week of March 6. the Lenten services will be held on Tuesday. Priests from Fort Wayne will fill the local pulpit and Father Seimetz will deliver a sermon each week in one of the ' Fort Wayne churches. The schedule of sermons arranged for the Lenten season follows: March 8, Rev. J. Ryder. St. John's church, subject, “Gluttony." March 15, Father Plotszki, St. Andrews i chuch, subject, “Mortal sin." March 22, Rev. J. Dapp, St. Jude's church, subject, “Sins of Thought.” March 29, Rev. John Bapst, St. Peter’s church, subject, "Sins of Habit.” April 5. Rev. Charles Giradot, St. Joseph's church, subject, “Sins of the Tongue.” During Holy Week, a Capuchin I missionary will deliver the ser(CONTINL’ED ON PAGE FIVE) O DEATH CLAIMS JULIUS HAUCK Prominent Decatur Man Dies At Home In Tihs City Monday Night 1 ■ Julius Haugk. 74, prominent Decatur contractor and business man, died last evening at 6:30; o'clock at his home on Madison street. Death was caused by carcinoma. The deceased, a native of Germany, was one of the city's best known citizens, and for years had been actively engaged in business here. Emigrating here from Germany, j when but a young man, he arose i to a high point of influence in the business and real estate life of the city. At the time of his death Mr. I Haugk was actively engaged in i ■ operating a coal business here in addition to his contracting and building work. He also supervised | the working of several farms in the county, which he owned. Surviving, besides the widow are the following children: Robert W., iof Pendleton; Mrs. Harry Bittner, ;Byron. Illinois; Herman C., of Anderson; Mrs. Gerald Nelson, of Decatur: Hulda and Molly at home and Edna of Indianapolis. One son is deceased. A brother, Richard, |in Anderson and two brothers in, Germany also survive. Born In Germany Born in the Kingdom of Saxony, Germany on September 6. 1863, he come to this country when 20 years of age. An old history recalls that I Mr. Haugk had but $lO and a suitcase when he arrived here. First taking up farming in Union township, he established a resi-: dence there for 17 years. He later moved to Root township, and after 11902 retired from active farming ito go into the quarry business, I where he established a wide reputation. From this quarry, he supplied stone for some of the country’s major roads. Later he turned to contracting, erecting stnne of the city’s better buildings, including those now oc(CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) o Clark J. Lutz Is Taken To Hospital Clark J. Lutz, veteran Decatur attorney, has been admitted to the Adams county memorial hospital for medical treatment and recuper- | ation from a recent illness.

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JUDGE KISTER DENIES PLEA TO VOID CONTRACT Denies Amended Petition Against Wabash Dredge Contract Special Judge Henry F. Klster, 'of Princeton, in a decision today in the Adams circuit court, denied an amended petition in the Wabash ditch case seeking the cani cellation of the contract for the dredging given to the F. C. Morgan company. The petition was filed by Nathlan C. Nelson and others to proi test the giving of the contract to ‘ the Morgan company instead of Albert Hash, who submitted a lower bid. Homer Teeters, the drainage commissioner, had previously awarded the contract to the Morgan company on the grounds that this concern was better equipped to handle the job. Judge Klster approved the contract but upon the filing of the amended petition, re-opened the awarding of the contract for further consideration. Assessments Due Under this ruling, March 15 will continue to be the last day property owners in the areas affected in Adams. Jay and Wells counties, may pay cash for the assessments. After this period it is necessary for bonds to be Issued and interest will be charged on the principal, which may be paid oft in installments. None has been paid in this county. County Treasurer Jeff Liechty has the assessments, and Adams county property owners may pay these to him. Included in the 16-page decision given by Judge Kister today is the following: “That part of the title containing the name of Albert Harsh is surplussage and, in my judgment, meaningless. That part of the title purports to indicate an adversary proceeding, but it is not an adversary proceeding, but the \ matter in the amended petition is ■ properly presented by petition ; herein, however, there is not one word in the body of the amended petition that in any way, indicate that he, Albert Hash, is a petitioner, nor does it contain one single word that he. as a petii tioner, is asking for or entitled to any relief whatever from or under the matters set forth in the amended petition, and therefore said part of the title containing the name of Albert Hash is improper and unnecessary to the amended petition and can not in any manner affect the petition.” The decision further states that : Albert Hash did not furnish “anyj ing in respect to his financial ability,” and “that he did not submit any financial statement in connection with his bid.” It continues: “I am not unrnind- [ ful that there is a substantial dis(CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE) 0 Harvey J. Sells Out For Trustee i Harvey J. Sells announced today that he was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for trustee of St. Mary's township. Mr. Sells is the first candidate to announce for the office on the Democrat ticke’. He lives in the southwest part of the township and is a farmer. ASSESSING TO OPEN TOMORROW Assessors To Start Work In Part Os County Wednesday The work of 1938 assessing will start in many communities of the county tomorrow, March 2, according to Ernest Worthman, county assessor, following a meeting today. The final meeing of the assessors before the work opens was held this morning in the court house offices of the county assessor. There were 23 assessors and their deputies present at the session to receive supplies and final instructions regarding tjeir work. Assessment blanks and supplies for the taxing of dogs were dis- ' tributed to the various assessors and township trustees, whose duties also cover assessing work. The work is to be completed by May 15, with five days allotted after that date for the book work and clerical duties of each assessi or.