The Fort Wayne Sentinel from Fort Wayne, Indiana • Page 9

SECOND SECTION THE FORT WAYNE NEWS Arid SATURDAY EVENING JANUARY 25, 1919 This Section Contains Church, State, Society and Local News REV, BENJAMIN WRITES OF CONDITIONS IN SYRIA For First Time in Two Years Local Relatives Hear From Former Local Man. SAYS POPULACE STARVES After two years of suspense, loi-a relatives for the first time in that period, a letter fiom the Rev. David Benjamin, a Syrian bv birth, and a former resident of Fort Wayne, who five years ago returned to Syria. Since two rears ago it was not known uhethei he was dead 01 alive, until a son, iVlvato William J. Benjamin, of this citj, this week le- ceived a letter fiom hi- fathei, ap- urising him that he via- still alue In his interesting letter, the describes the terrible condition in Svria occasioned by the and of the tenible persecution of the people In the Turks Alter residing Foit WaMie for a number of years, the Mr.

Ben- lamin moved to Indianapolis, fiom which city he. left for Syria carls in 1914. While he lived in the state capital, the divine would make regular trips to Fort Wayne to deliver sermons to the Sjrian residents of this city. Aftel arrumg back in Initiative land, the Mr. Benjamin was unable to retui ri to the States COMMERCE CHAMBER BECOMES CENTER OF ACTIVITY First Ladies of Distant Lands Meet Many Meetings Held Show Wide Range of Usefulness.

WORKING FULL FORCE NOW years ago his letters ceased to come From that time on until this week his fate "was not known. As many of tlw Syrians had been massacred by the the Sjnan minister had met a like fate- The leceipt of a letter from him, therefore, occasioned great rejoicing among his relatives and many friends, in this city. How the populace of Syria have suffered under Turkish domination and persecution, is MY idly described A in the Rev. Mr. letter He tells manv of the people actuall slowly starving, and that there is nu even if the emaciated and half starved Kenans would be able to do any work.

An awful reign of ter- That the Toit AVayre Chamber of Conuneice is fast becoming the center of all Fort civic aetivi- tie- and the hub aiound the plans for the betterment of the city Unn. Is demonstrated daily by the number of meetings, held in that place by the various clubs, bureaus uid organizations, each doing in its everything and anything to better the municipal and manufacturing 1'fe of the city Ilardlv a day passes by that rhere not a meeting of some Kind or oth- e' held in the rooms of the commerce chambei. Since the re- oiganization of the old Commercial club into the present Chamber of Commeicp more and more the rooms of the chamber are becoming the inecc-1 lor the various organizations of the cityy lo give an idea of tha number of meetings held in the building lecert- 1, a hht of organizations holding mpetings'at that place has been recorded. They uie: St. Joe Dam and Park association; Y.

M. C. council of defense; Hope-Methodist Hospital association; Quest club; Traffic club; "Women's Franchise league. ment recently made public his name First Presbyterian church. Farmers with 135 other leleased prison- Trust company; Rotary club.

Post- XOTKD YANK.KF. FLYER FREED, eb Xorman Hall, of a member of the La- ers of war Ca doun behind the Cierman lines. This photo of Captain Hall was taken at the German prison camp Landehtit Births AVILLA. Ills. Cll'tia daughter.

Ind Jan. and Simon are parents of a KEXDALLVILLK. Jan. tJLJiJlJ, J.IIU., 00.11. ror and sickness is rampant in the Mf Mrs Tlmolhy Becker are the land, says the former local minister.

rentff an el ht Ollnd b0n born There are empty houses, sajs trie Lakcside hosm al Friday, divine, where whole families a ARSAW. I Jan. succumbed in various epidemics, and i daucntel rai bol Fr dil morning in other houses forlorn and ragged. to Mr lnd Mrg Dewltt at the and other eatables in comparison. The minister writes that the people are eating grass and are gnawing the bark from the trees a desperate effort to keep from starving to death.

The pastor says that the Turkish government has issued and enforces a decree that Turkish paper money is" the only kind which is honored in Syria. The ratio of exchange i posed by the Turks is such that for a I me asamst value of $5 in gold, the Sjrwns are issued paper money, worth 90 cents American money. In this wholesale manner, the Turkish government is robbing the Syrians of their substance, writes Rev. JMr. Benjamin.

HUNTINGTON BOY CAPTURES HIGH PRIZE, DAIRY JUDGING office Clerks' association; Real Estate exchange; Lincoln National bank; Kiwanis club; Suburban Day association; Fort Wayne Morris Plan company; "Washburn Crosby company; One Hundred Per Cent club; Women's Industrial club; Indiana university 'Alumni banquet; Armenian relief committee; Insurance Men's association; Caledonian society, and the auditorium committee of the Chember ot Commerce. In addition to these meetings the various bureau and' independent meetings of the Chamber of Commerce are being held daily. All that is necessary for holding these meetings is the permission of the secretary, and the knowledge that the meeting is one that is doing something for the betterment of society in general. It is safe to say that nearly one- half of the population of the city of Fort Wayne is ignorant of the activities that are going on in the Chamber of Commerce. Members of that organization are often heard to remark.

"I'll venture to say that one- half of the people of th'is city think that the Chamber of Commerce Is an organization that is exclusive to the highest degree. They never think of the many meetings that are going on here." William Benjamin, the minister's son, who received the very welcome letter from his father, has just been discharged from the United States army after many months' service, and intends to continue to live in this city. The father intends to return to the United States as soon able to do so. he l- FREMONT MAN RELEASED HCXTINGTON, Jan. Jones, 9 years of age, compet- other bos, all older, won a prize in the dairy stock judging contest held in connection with the farmers' institute at Wari'en.

Friday. The only other prize' winner in judging the herd of dairy, cattle was O. E. Hagler. In the judging of a herd of beef cattle A.

W. Roberts and Dale Kmght were the winners in the boys' contest The contest was held at the Metnodist Memorial home farm The institute was held Friday and a resolution thanking Samuel Thompson, the Salamome township president, for his was passed Officers elected for the coming year are. Plesident. O. E.

Baker; vice president, Frank Debra, secretary, John Jackson; treasurer, Tennyson Frvbaek. Sirs. Lewis Jones, of southern In- (bDccul to the WASHINGTON, Jan. war department announces that diaries diana. spoke in the morning and Rex.

of Fremont I -who has I afternoon on "Canning and Preserv- l.een held a prisoner in Germany, has inc." and "Malting the Old Dress a been released. of Honor" Professor Briggs "Karm Leaks" and "Growing Funeral of Mrs. J. V. Allen.

(Simcial ti the, Xcu-; I Jan. funeral of -V. AUen was, held Friday afternoon from the' M. church with Rev. W.

E. Hamilton officiating. Among those attending from out oC town were Mr. and Mrs. Levi Todd.

Mrs. D. Todd arid Mrs. Mary Parks, of Fort Wayne; Mrs. John Rhue, of Marion; Mr.

and Mrs. Ralph Todd and Mrs. Mattie Rousch, of Bluffton. Jail Sentence Suspended. (Special to the BLUFFTON, Jan 25--Hugh Miller, charged with association, Was lined $15 and cots and was given a suspended jail sentence of thirty days by Mayor Hunt.

Ben Allen, father of Whitey Allen, who was caught in the raid with Miller, and who, because ot his freciuent appearance in the mayor's court, was given fine of 5100 and a jail sentence of sixty days, declared in court that he would appeal the case of his boy Marriages AVILLA, I is --Miss Madge Stetuirt and -Jttmes Walker were- united in mai riage Wednesday morning. I WARSAW. Jan. I Selma McKnll. daughter of Mr.

and I James McKrilI, became the bride of Corporal Bale E. Brown, of Oswego, at the home of Rev. .1 B. Cook, this city. The newly married couple will reside on the Mc- Kriil farm, near Warsaw HU.VTIXGTOX.

The marriage of Joseph L. son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Wyss. of this city, to' Miss Helen Fox, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles of Fort Wayne, will take place at the St. Patrick's church in Fort Wane on DEGATUR SCHOOLS' HEAD PLAYS HOST TO ROTARY to the News) DECATUK. Jan. School Superintendent M.

P. Worth- mann was host to the members of the Rotary club, their wives or sweethearts at a dinner served at the new high school building, in the domestic science room, by the si of Miss Lehman's domestic science class. Each member of the class had her part to do in preparing or feerving the dinner and part wus carried out splendidly. A. Klepper, president of the club, until he turned the meeting over to Prof.

"W'orthmann, who called upon a number of the high school talent, including the music and English departments, for the program. A vocal solo was rendered by Miss Balsma; a piano duet by the Misses Helen Dugan and Angelina Firks; a piano solo by Miss Josephine Myers, and recitations along the lines of Rotary good fellowship by the Misses Helen Walters and Virgine Smith. Avon Burk, Albert Sellemeyer and Bore E. Brwin gave short talks on Rotary, the meaning and purpose of it. A visit over the high school building was also enjojed.

Guests besides the club members were and Mrs. R. D. Myers. Mr.

and llrs. Frank Wemhoff. Miss Rackstraw and. Miss AVem- hoff. CLEVER TRICK TO BRING IN BOOZE IS FRUSTRATED Federal Officer Investigating Why Interurban Stopped to Leave Off Grips.

CASES HELD MUCH LIQUOR Woodrow Wilson in carriage with Queen Helena of Italy an the arrival of the President and Mrs. Wikon la While as great in its international bearing- as the visitations of President Wilson to foreign lands, the presence of Mrs, Wilson, with her husband, in these countries, is of much interest to the feminine world The cordial reception she has received all over, as a representative of the women of the U. shows how the war has brought the women of different nations, as well as the men, closer together She is cheered by the immense crowds and attracts almost as much attention as the president. WHITLEY COUNTY WILL BLOODHOUND TRAILS THIEF TO SHANTY, FINDING LOOT HAVE FAIR NEXT FALL (Special to the Xewg COLUMBIA CITY, Ind Jan. 25 -A meeting of representatives of the Commercial club and the Better Farming association held recently has made it certain that Whitley county is to have a fair at Columbia City during next fall.

The fair is to last three days and will be' under the direction of the livestock men of the county and the business men of this city. A committee of representatives of the Com mere was appointed to arrange a premium list and make other arrangements for the housing of the livestock while in this city during the three-day period. This committee is composed of S. F. Trembley, W.

F. Bossman and H. M. Miller. The Better Farming association is represented by its officials! Kellis Hoard, president; Lewis Mishler.

vice-president; Earl Bayman, secretary and treasurer. The following men will be superintendents of the different departments: Jesse Miller, horses; Robert Mc- Xagny, cattle; N. C. Pumphrej-, hogs; Charles Goss, sheep. TWO BROTHERS IN JAIL ON STATUTORY CHARGE Goes to Mayo Sanitarium.

(Speeiat to the Keivs.) LAORANGE, Jan. County Commissioner David J. Norris. of Clay township, accompanied bj Dr. Crubb went to the Mayo sanitarium at Rochester.

Thursday for an examination and treatment. Mr. Norris has been suffering from an obscure, ailment for several months, and in recent weeks has been slowly losing strength. Enjoyable Dinner Party. (ypeanl to the Xcws.) WARSAW.

Jan. compliment to Mrs. C. F. Flick, of East Feb.

4 Mr. Wvs, recently dis- lment IlU East charged from tlie armv and is now Onlo who 15 visiting her employed at Geneial Electric andT Mrs i M.Hames. at Fort Wayne. KKXDALLVILLK. Intl J.ln.

very pretty, wedding was solemnized here Thursday evening when Roy Lathrcm. of Giant's Pass and Mirts Carrie Fullerton. of this citv. weie united in maruage the home of the bride's parents. fi.

and ilis. E. Fullerton. ot Railroad s.tieet J. T.

Orton performed the ceremony in the presence of a lelathes friends. The groom is a prosperous ranchman, and the biide a splendid young: woman The young couple met each other few- years ago. when the bride was mg an aunt in the west Tlu-y will le.ive next week for Oregon, where KBNDALLVILLE, Jan. Kitchen, 22 years old, a tenant on the farm of Jane Stratton Porter, Rome City, and brother Theron, 19 years old, are 'Under arrest charged with a statutory offense on Sadie Firestone. Last September the Firestone girt was placed in the Kitchen home by A.

R. Cole, acting for the county ttaard of guardians. A short time ago he heard that conditions at the Kitchen home were not as they should be and he reported the matter to W. Bowen, of Albion, county probation officer. Last evening Bowen and the chief police of Kendaltville went to the Kitchen home and placed the two young men under arrest.

At a hearing held in the court of Mayor Brouse, they entered pleas of guilty and were bound over to the circiut court under $3,00 bonds Being unable to give the bond they were (Special to the HICKSVILLE. Ohio, Jan. bloodhound owned by Night Marshal Wm. Saylor here was taken to Edon Wednesday, where it tracked a meat thief and landed on a foreigner was caught with the booty in his shanty. The dog also tracked some chicken thieves this week at Cecil and the guilty party is behind the bars in the Paulding pail as a result, having acknowledged the theft and he now threatens to implicate others who have been engaged in the nefarious business.

INDEBTEDNESS REDUCED TO BELOW DEBT LIMIT taken to jail, married. Edward Kitchen is INJURIES SUSTAINED IN EXPLOSION ARE FATAL (Speoi.il to the Xews.) BLUFFTON, Jan. few hours after he was brought to the county hospital from Uniondale with, a shattered right leg, the result of an explosion of a gasoline tank. Cloid Wilson, an employe of the Uniondale Lumber died at o'clock Friday afternoon. Death resulted from the shock of the injury.

Physicians had removed the shatteied leg at a point above the Wilson was about 35 years of age. He is survived by the widow and three children and his aged mother, Mrs. Mary Wilson. (Special to the Kews.) 'BLUFFTON, Jan. his first annual message to the council of Bluffton, Mayor in the regular council meeting Friday evening, announced that the indebtedness in one year had been reduced from $15,000 over the debt limit of $50,000 to $15,000 below the debt limit, making the city's indebtedness just $35,000.

At this rate it is believed that the city wjll bs out ot debt within one more year. Although Mayor Hunt, a republican has had to deal with a. democratic council, he has found them to be cooperative and they are pleased with the co-operation he has given them. Enjoyable Family Reunion. (Special to the WARSAW, Jan.

and Mrs. Charles Morgan, of this city, en tertained seven brothers and three sisters of Mr. Morgan on Friday. One sister, Mrs. Jennie Black, who resides in Rochester, was unable to be present because of ill health.

Before leaving Warsaw the visitors were photographed together. Of the brothers and sisters, who are the children of John and Katherine Morgan, early settlers in Kosciusko county, and who died a number of years ago, Henry Morgan, of Mentone, is the eldest. He is 68 years of age, and Charles Morgan, of Warsaw, is the youngest member of the family. He is 42. Thirteen children were born to the Morgans, and one daughter died in infancy.

The twelve living children are Henry Morgan, of Mentone: Tilden Morgan, of Peru; William Morgan, of Rochester; Humphrey Morgan, of Valparaiso; Griffith Morgan, of Alexandria; Charles Morgan, of Warsaw; Mrs. Sarah Cox, of Claypoot; Mis. Mary Mollenour, of Mentone; Mrs. D. W.

Styles, of Boswell, and Mrs. Jennie Black, of Rochester. A special agent of the depaitment justice is today investigating limited Ohio Electric interurban car stopped alongside of an ash wag- in the middle of the squaie on street, between Clinton ami Lafaj ette streets, last evening When car stopped, three suit cases quickly handed out to the druer of he wagon, who later proved to le Peter Walsh. Immediately aftei- wards. Walsh was apprehended by a federal agent and Deputy Shenrt A Twenty-five quarts of whip- Key and twelve bottles of been were lound in the suit cases.

Walsh was arraigned in the city court this morn- ng on a charge of unlawful possession of liquor, and his case was con- tainued until February 3, in orde- to give the officers time' to apprehend the other parties involved in the attempt to bring in the booze. Walsh in the city court testified that he is entirely innocent of any intent or knowledge of violating the liquor law. He averred that about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon a man met him on Harrison street, and arranged with him to call for three suit cases to be handed him by the man's brother from an Ohio Electric interurban car on Lewis street. He to take them to the corner of High street and Runmon avenue, ivhere he would meet him to get the grips and pay him for his trouble. The officers had Walsh drive to the appointed corner and wait for the consignee of the grips while they remained in concealment.

After a protracted period of waiting, the officers finally took Walsh and his outfit to the police station and locked him up. When Walsh was arraigned this morning, he said that he did not know who the man was who had engaged him ohaul the suit cases. Special Judge Robert A. Buhler told Walsh that he would give him time until the close of fhe city court session to either "come clean" and tell the whole story, or take a fine of $250 and costs and a jail sentence of ninety days. When Walsh was again queried, he tearfully insisted that he positively knew no more than he previously told.

He told the judge that he did not know the man's name, but that he knew him when he saw him, and that he would be sure to see him again and turn him over to the police. The judge then informed him that enforcement of the fine and sentence would be deferred until February 3, in order to give him time to locate the man, whom he alleges, env ployed him. Walsh wos accordingly released under bond and is assisting the officers in their effort to clear up the mystery. MASCOT OF CALIFORNIA "GRIZZLIES" ADOPTED BY PETER KXXK. Marcel Dupuys, a tiny soldier of France, arrived in New York recently to become an American soldier and grow up with the country as the adopted son of Peter Ki ne.

noted author and captain of Battery A. 144th field artillery, otherwise known as the California "Grizzlies." Marcel is ten years old and comes from Nancy. His father was killed in battle and the joungster forced to shift for himself. He wound up as the mascot of a French regiment at the front. Three times, it said, Marcel went over the top with the regiment and came out unscathed.

He finally was adopted by the "Grizzlies" and managed to sneak aboard he home-coming transport neatly inside- the basedrum of he regiment band. When out at sea Captain Kyne notified the California boys that he would ca-re for the voungster and adopt him. Burl Denny Dies in Cainp. (Special to the Sens.) WABASH. Jan.

Denny, 27, died of influenza at Camp McClellan, on Wednesday. The body arrived at North Manchester last evening, accompanied by Corporal Harvey Toder. The war has Body Arrives From Illinois. (Special to the Netts.) DECATUR. Jan.

The le- in this city, Mrs. Leroy Bartol gave a dinner on Thursday evening Cov- mams of William Bixler, 60, arrived ere were laid for six and the table was pretty with carnation trimmings. Musical numbers were given by Miss Theodosia Brenneman and Mis James Duncan. Wants a German Cannon. (Special Ilic Jan.

mui, John S. Snook has introduced a bill in congress in an effort to secure a captured German cannon for exhibition purposes at Defiance. The countv Seat sent in its request foi one st-veial weeks ago. this morning from Bloomington. 111..

and were taken to the home of his sister, Mrs, John Myers, on Nortli Fifth street. The deceased lias a brother. John Elxler. living in Bluffton a brother Harry, in Huntington, and a sister, Mrs. Kate Groh, at day of the signing of the armistice, when "shooting anvils" at Packerton, during the celebration.

The anvil was blown into pieces, one of them striking the elder Denny and killing him. Burl Denny is survived services will be held Sunday after- by his mother and wife. Funeral Funeral of Otto Green Sunday. (Special to the News DECATUR. Jan.

The funeral services for Otto Green will held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Evangelical chuich. The Cruz. A brother, Scott, died a few years ago. Mr. Bidder's early life was spent here.

He was married to i Rev. D. O. Wise, of Berne, will preach Miss Ella Hower, who is dead There the sermon. Burial will be in the are no children they will mu-Ke their future hor 2 rheld 5 Mr ntl Mrs-1 tlze ns Murrill Kmmger.

of this a the ay and Mis, James Holrnim. near Laotto, slipped over to Michigan Wefl- nebday and were united in marriage. Both are excellent young people and of friends extend The groom is employed as i machinist at the Hanke Motor company. Fort Wavne, and the happj coople reside in that cit. To Protest Tax Rate.

(SpM.il to 'hi- DRFIANCE, Jan. 25--Defiance remonstrating against of taxes on the valua- i tion assessed against them last year. They have gone so far to protest in a public meeting and the outcome Its. VERXOX CASTIiK KKPORT- Kl ENGAGED TO TOM POWERS. I Hicksville Odd Fellows Elect.

(KjntMl to 1HCKSVILLE. Ohio. Jan 25--The Hicksville lodge of Odd Fellows has elected and installed tlie following staff for Rov Thomas. Mrs. Irene Castle, widow of Cap-1 x.

Ray Wagoner. V. Forrest Tcrnon Castle, is engaged to Deatsman. recording secretary: C. Tom Powers, a member of the Royal I Miller, financial secretary: Patrick I'lymgt coips.

accoiding to a report, Klhotl. treasurer: Clifford Hulbert Horn London Mr. Powers, an actor.) Rnss Tnstison will be awaited with much interest. The was raised above the assessment of 1917. Telephone Company Elect Officers.

(Special to Die LAGRANGE. Jan. Miller, president; Charles Rowe. piesident; Loris D. Babcock, secretary: W.

M. Garrmre, treasurer, and Aaron T. Wolford, manager, are the recently elected officers of the Peoples' Mutual Telephone association, owning and operating the farmer lines out of Lagrange Decatur cemetery. The death of this well known youns man occurred from pneumonia and influenza. Investigate Labor Conditions.

(Sptcial fo tin BLUFFTON. Ind, Jan. O. Stahn. a representative of the department of labor employment service was in this city yesterday making his investigation as to labor condi- son.

Will Kitson and son, Harve. have tions and found everything satisfac- returned from North Manchester tory. He stated that it was his opm- where they attended the funeral of Attend Funeral at North Manchester. (Special to the DECATUR. Jan.

and Mrs. Dan Kitson, Mrs. Charles John- GARRETT COUPLE MARRIED FIFTY YEARS; CELEBRATE (Special to the News.) GARRETT, Jan than one hundred and fifty friends of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Smith participated in the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary at the Odd Fellows hall Friday evening, They were escorted to the hall in the H.

A. Hmklin automobile. Promptly at 8:30 they, with then attendants, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shelter, a couple if they hve until May 9 will have been married fifty years, marched into the room.

The bride carried a bouquet of white and yellow narcissus and the bride's maid a basket of white hyacinths. They took their places before a large American flag held in position by Mr. and Mrs. J. G.

Philbrick. old- time frieends of the couple. Then the wonderful ceremony which fifty years ago in Hudson made Sarah Ann Wolff, a winsome brown-eyed lassie of eighteen years, the wife of Miles Smith, then a sturdy youth of twenty, was le- peated by Rev. Charles Tinkham, of the Methodist church. The usual felicitations were extended, led by their only living child Mrs.

William Beehler, of Moberly, who had arrived unknown to them for the occasion. A couple of numbers given by the ladies' quartet, Mesdames F- Jones, A. Clifford, E. O. LaRue and Miss Lois Cobler, ei much enjoyed.

"When You and I Were Young. Maggie." was beautifully sung by Mrs. J. A. Moore.

A large brussels uig, a gift from the firemen and ladieb and the Re- bekahs and Odd Fellows, was presented by Rev. Mr. Tinkham with a most appropriate speech, after the crowd was ushered to the dining room where a sumptuous repast was spread. The tables were beautifully decorated with flowers. A large wedding cake graced the bride's table.

Music and singing continued throughout the evening. After supper the couple given a rousing 1 serenading horns, bells, tin etc. The meirj making was made complete by the good old Virginia reel, the music being furnished lv Mr. Phillips, violinist, and Mrs. Hopper, accompanist.

Mr. Phillips is the father of Mrs Frank Kouch who with hiw wife is visiting here from Virginia. Forty years ago he belonged to an orchestia. that tur- nished music for all the 1 for miles around. At a late hour the guests departed for their homes, wishing the couple many leturns of the daj ion that Bluffton and community could well take care of her returning soldier boys as cerned.

far as labor is con- their sister and aunt, Mrs. Jone Moyer. They made the tup by automobile. win LAGRA.NTfK. Jan, 25 --Judge Yuuoiiiiocs Engagement.

(Vccul to tin V-us WARSAW. Jan. a picnic supper and business meeting of the Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority, which was held Thursday evening at the home of Miss Anna Fitch, the announcement of the engagement of Miss Regina Xetter, one of the members of the sorority, to Mark S. Lauer. of Plymouth, was made.

Miss Xetter is the youngest daughter of i Mr. and Mrs II. Netter. of East Cen- ter street The date foi the marriage not announced He to Texas with CSfutai i and traiumg at Benbrook near Fort Worth, when Castle va's killed. Mrs Castle has several times been reported engaged since her husband's death.

Cas-j Uohekahs installed these otfi- cei Thui i Ruth Deats- inan Naomi Crouse, (3.. Brush, financial secretatj: Lucy Koch, recording secretary; Hollinger. district president. Marie Houise Sold. fSpiual to the Nt-ws Jan.

11 Cook has purchased the Scollard ice houses, which are located on the east shore of Center lake. Pays Fines by "Phone, lirN'TlNGTON, 'Vi-1. i cosls- and 'i bole 1 bill at long distance Fi T(o arrests'! at Roann. at the icqiicti of the Hunt- mgton county sheriff, on charges issuing a fradulent check and bent- ing a board bill. paid 1 1 to the I Roann mmshal.

to be sent to the! Huntington authorities 1 ALARM CLOCK FOILS A HUNTINGTON BURGLAR (Special to the News.) HUNTINGTON. Jan. by the falling: of an alarm clock from a table, Mrs. John Limbacher and her daughter. Miss Elma, of Etna avenue, frightened away a burglar Friday morning at about 3:30 o'clock.

The burglar had knocked the clock over in attempting to enter through window. Mrs Limbacher shouted at the man and he fled, closely pur- by Miss Blma. Tbe police notified of the attempt and and officer visited the home, finding footprints under the window whore tiie entrance was attempted. The officer met a man on the La on tame street bridge on the way to the Limbacher home. Mrs.

Limbacber's shouts roused the neighbors for a time. Winona Lake Young Woman Dead (Spec WARSAW. Lora Campbell, daughter of Mr. am Mrs. B- Campbell, of Winona ll i i Jan.

Lake, died on Thursday at Saranat Lake, X. where she spent the last year. She had been ill since the firs week in January and her death to influenza. Her parents and sister. MUs Mary Campbell, were HUNTINGTON COUNTY MAY GET BIG TOTAL IN TAXES Outcome of Matter Depends on Result of Twenty-nine Injunction Suits.

FOR BOLSHEVIST ORGANIZATION IN CITY I Speaker to Come Here Janu- I ary 2 9 Calls City Radical Rendezvous. CANNOT BE FOUND IN CITY That Foil ne not a nest of foul-smelling as was stated John A. Richey, chief of the bureau of investigation of the American Protean League, at Cincinnati yesterday, is the contention of local men who are believed to be thoioughly acquainted with the situation here. Thej Rlchey's statement, calling Fort Wajnc a "radical rendezvous." is ithout foundation here Kichey will appear in Foit Wajne on Jan. 29 to address an organization of less men and at that tune ill to make his charges more specific and to aid in running down the undesirables This morning a member of the federal secret service organization working out of Fort Wayne was asked about the alleged bolshevist nest here.

He denied all knowledge of Mr. Richey or his statements, and white he did state that investigations against the boNheUsts wera being made here us they are everywhere, nothing startling has been uncovered in Fort Wayne. i will not bein the city on tne day of the address," said the federal man, "but if I were going to be I would certainly attend. I lit'e more information on this bolshevist story, for so far we have uncovered nothing of importance here." E. A.

Wagner, of the Amreican Protective League and prominent in recent investigations against pro- German propaganda, said today: "I have met Mr. Richey in Cincinnati, but I do not know him intimately. I know nothing of any activities of the Soviets in this 01 any nearby cities." Other prominent citizens who are in a position to know conditions here do not beeheve the city is, the hotbed of bolshevism it has oeen painted. While it is admitted there aie several undesirables here with bolshevist tendencies, they are not looked upon as dangerous, and the idea of a secret headquarters here is derided. 'SEQUESTRATION'ALLEGED (Special to the News.) HUNTINGTON, Jan.

the tax revision law, which provides that no officer shall list sequestered property left off the tax duplicates previous to January 1, 1919, becomes a law before twenty-nine injunction suits against the auditor are heard in the Huntington circuit court, the county may lose a large amount of taxes it is now attempting to collec from Huntington owners of alleged "sequestered" property. The dati for hearing on temporary restraining orders issued this week by Judge George M. Bberhart is set for Febru ary 20, the date suggested by the plaintiffs in the injunction suits. Claude Cline, county attorney, ant Ovid B. Eviston, county auditor, an protesting vigorously against putting off the hearing for a whole month saying that before that time the proposed tax revision bill, with the "exemption" clause in it, may be passet by the legislature.

Arguments have been heard by the court on a. motion to dismiss the temporary restraining orders, but Judge Eberhart has made no decision yet. The temporary restraining orders prevented hearings on a report nle with the auditor by F. P. Van Dei Veer, in which he alleges that thirty two individuals and estates owe th county $83,264.14 in taxes on a va! nation of $2,337,460, the amounts being the totals of alleged omissions covering from seven to twelve years, by the various individuals.

The parties, the amounts alleged to have been omitted and the taxes computed by Van Der Veer, are as follows: Xame, Charles E. Allerman: valuation, 54.975.15: Aram Beck estate. $85,800, Mary Ellen Beck, $35,000, Martha Bolanz, $19,250, $364.90: Mary Bromstedt, Emma Bums, Jacob Dick, $35,100, Susan B. Dick, $903.56. Edwin Harte'.

$72.585. Sid Hall. $51.500. $1,985.41: Anna Hawley estate $24 300. $903 56; Edith il.

Hawle, $15.300, $568.91: W. W. Haw ley, $261,230, $9,421.60: James M. Hicks, $21,630, $899 28; Clara M. Kmdler.

$14.596. Amelia Martin. $2.640.15: Amelia Martin, guardian, $20,229. S4.398.61. Frank Martin.

$1.216. $32.77: Herman J. Martin, $1,050. $45.57: Joseph Martin. $1.216, $52 77: Julius M.

Martin, $9,800, $370 79; Theresa Martin. $1,216. $52 77; H. B. Rosebrough, $22,500, Mary M.

Smith. $31,000. $1.303.11, Emma M. Taylor $5,000. 5209.50; Enos T.

Taylor estate. $118.400. Funeral of Mentone Dentist. To tlie Nctt-. WARSAW.

Jan. 25. Funera services for Dr. Bert Vangilder, well known Mentone dentist, who succumbed to an attack of influenza, after less than two weeks' illness, will be held from the home on Main street Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Members of the Warsaw Elks' lodge, in which Dr.

Vangilder held a life membership, and of the Mentone Masonic lodge, will attend the yices in a body. Dr. Vangilder was born in Kosciusko county and attended the Warsaw high school. He graduated from the Indiana Dental college in 1904 and soon afterward began practicing his profession' in Mentone. His father, W.

A. Vangilder, died about three years ago in South Bend, where he located after leaving Warsajff. Besides the widow, who was formerly Miss Cora Stookey, of Leesburg, two young sons, Donald and Jack Vangilder, survive. Also the mother, Mrs. W.

Vangilder, and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Buckingham, who reside in South Bend. Dr. Vangilder president County Dental time of his death. of the Kosciusko association at the Boosters Visit Indianapolis.

(Special the XeutO WARSAW. Jan. thirty-five Warsaw and Winona Lake citizens went to Indianapolis on Friday to present the claim of Kosciusko county for a state normal school at a public meeting held in the office superintendent of public instruction. The selection of Winona Lake as a site for the new state normal school seemed assured, according to word received late Friday aft- einoon. Miliam A.

Paul M. Taylor, $4.900, Tajlor, $4,900, $203.31: Wabash County Fanner Dead. to the Ncfts "i WABASH, Jan. 25--Sebeirv Wright, one of the best known farmers in Wabash county, died at hi? home in Servia yesterday after an illness of one year. Mr.

Wright was the owner finest apple orchard in the county and spent much of his time in endeavoring to spread the orchard idea in the county. The wife and a daughter survive. The funeral will be held Sunday. Huntington Court News. (Sipeciii! to tiie Xews.

i HUXTIXGTOX, Jan H. Hummel late Friday evening filed an affidavit charging cruelty to animals in the court of 'Squire H. Jackman against Frank Scott. The charge arose, it is said, from the shooting of a dog: William Dorchak and Mane Panus were fined $1 and costs each on statoutory charges in the court of 'Squire Jackman Friday evening. The woman, it is said, left the city immediately after being released from court.

Theodore Torborg, $9,800. $370.79. F. 15. Wiokenhiser.

$17.000. David M. Hawley. $250.000, 295.U2; Peter Martin. $833.875.

Total. $2.337.460. SSS. 264.14. Peter Mai tin.

the last man named, was the defendant in a healing last fall, and Ovid E. Eviston. the a i tor. placed a valuation of $671.06) i against linn and assessed taxes amounting to $26,155.12. Martin Bolanz and F.

E. Wickenhiser have not filed injunction suits against the auditor. Called to Indianapolis. WARSAW. Jan.

2 3 i Florence Foote. of Indianapolis, is critically ill and her sister. Mrs. Alice Bipg-i, of this city, has been called to her bedside. Mrs Foote foi- aiLei, called to New York several -esided here by her illness and accompanied the body to Winona Lake.

Miss Camp- bell was popular in Warsaw and Wi- KCO WOlcS nona Lake social circles. Resumes Work at Telephone Office. DECATUR. I Jan 2.i. Mis fpeci.il to the i Jeanettc Thomas and Mis.

DECATUR. Jan. Miss Townsend. Red Cross visitms Xaomi Baker has returned to hei i were heie taking care of the work in the telephone office In Fort I mfiuenxa letuineti ester- Wajnp after an enforced vacation i av afteinoon to The! of three weeks due to kidney trouble. sltuatlon here is relieved and pa- I She is a daughter of Sir and Mrs I arP owing better to such an John Bakfi.

of this city. to Violates Auto Law. ispKt.il the HUNT1NGTOX. i -J John Snyder pleaded guilty Friila: a charge of violating tho law. and was fined $1 -UK! by 'Squire L.

H. Jackman. Lewis fhcr- ding. whose buggy was smashed in an accident by a machine dm en by Snyder, filed the charge. that the mn-ses found UUle 1 to do at the last and decided to Co i ivheie then seiMces impht be i greatly needed.

cases uere repoi U-d in the past two uaw. I being two at the Sam Howard home. Gjgatt, LORD ROBERT CECIL TO SUCCEED LORD READING AS AMBASSADOR TO UNITED STATES. Tin tuni not lo Washington as Kutisb high Mrs John Stewart B. son of Mrs.

Slinnie DanieN. Burt Mernman. Mrs. Dick Harker and son and daughter. All of these are comparatively light oine, commissioner and special ambassador a le fnjted States', according to a report from London.

The report added that Lord Robert Cecil, former assistant secretary of foreign succeed him. Nt.