Muncie Post-Democrat, Muncie, Delaware County, 18 February 1921 — Page 3

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY, 18, 1921.

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OUR LABOR DEPARTMENT HERE THE WORKER HAS HIS SAY

MY CHOICE FOR MAYOR | Better, far better, choose a man The working men and women of | who keeps but little of any company, Muncie, will soon have the chance to | and who you know is just as select the city officials for the next | willing to cuss one class as he is to four years. There are numerous as- | cuss the other, when he finds either pirants for the office of mayor, and | doing things that are unjust. Such more to follow, and every working | men are in Muncie, but as yet none

man and woman should make himself a committee of one, to investigate the record of each and every candidate before he gave his or her support to

any one of them.

Politics should be cast aside, and the officers should be chosen for their fitness to fill that office, rather than their political faith. What we mean

of them have announced themselves as a candidate for any office. If one of those kind of men could be persuaded to come out for office, he would probably get about ten votes, for the majority of voters would say, “that man is nothing but a grouch, what do we want of him in office?” But you can best your last

by fitness, is the candidate's belief in | cent (if the landlord has not already justice, and his ability to see that | got it for rent) that not one of those justice is done in all cases. In the | ten votes would come from any mempast the one chosen for mayor has | ber of the manufacturers association. most always been a man who could | Not much, those members know be depended upon to do the will of that he is not a grouch, but a man

those who control the moneyed in-

terests of the city.

Always in the past, the mayor has been a man who has been blessed with worldly wealth, but that has not shown that such a man is possessed with a sense of justice. Brains, and a feeling that mankind were created equal and therefore are entitled to the

who believes in justice, and one, who, if he had the power, would do all he could to see that justice was done to all. He would be a man who could not be coaxed, or bought to use the police force to crack the heads of workers, who were compelled to strike for living conditions and wages. He would be a man who would not

same kind of justice is more to be | allow a few crazy workers to destroy praised and sought after in an officer, | property, even if these workers were than the mere fact that that officer | on strike, for he would know that the

has the ability to take unto his self

many dollars.

What kind of company does favorite candidate keep? If you do

not know, watch him, and if he is keeping the company of the members | the city, gun-men and thugs to break

destruction of property has never been of any benefit to the cause of

labor.

He would be a man who would not allow any manufacturer to bring into

of the Commercial Club, he can be no true friend to those who toil. If he keeps the company of gamblers, and keepers of immoral houses, he

any strike. He would be the man whe would put in jail a millionaire just as quick as he would a man in overalls. He would be a man who would listen

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can be no friend to honest and moral | to all comers, and then use his own men and women. If he thinks more | judgment as to the justice of your

of the person who can afford a Pack- | complaint.

ard than one who can not even afford | He would be a man who could be a Ford. then you can rest assured | reached by the poorest person of the that dollars are of much more worth | city just as quickly as he could by in his eyes than honest labor. | the richest. If such a man can be If your pet candidate can only be | found, do not ask him to make any found talking to men who toil, do not | promises before election, for he will be too sure that he is the man you | not make any, well knowing that there need, for ofttimes it is only an office, | might come up obstacles that would and a chance to ape the man of money | keep him from fullfilling those promthat he is looking for and thinks that | ises. But if such a man can be found.

by hobnobbing with the workers (who can elect any one they choose) he will have a better chance to gain

the end for which he seeks.

and can be induced to run for the office of mayor, the writer will go it blind and do all in his power to elect

that man.—W. J. Daniel.

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WALTER’S SPIEL TO THE

VOTERS?

I stood for this, and I stood for that, you all know how I feel; I’ll make of Muncie a heaven, if you’ll listen to my spiel. I will call in the city’s best minds, to give me their advise. I’ll stop all kinds of card games, and the rolling of the dice. I’ll close up all the picture shows, and make you go to church; no Sunday game will I allow, our Sabbath to besmirch. I’ll

her husband was Riverdale. Md. | extend all the utilities, to the suburbs Mrs. Heidelberger claims she spent | we took in, providing the tax-payers the money to support herself and | come across with the tin; I will plead her son. The couple were married | with old St. Peter. for my colored in 1887 and seven years later her | bretherin, to give them an easy job. husband deserted her, she says. | when they leave this world of sin. If

they will only cast their votes, for me on election day. I'll guarantee to keep

SUES HUSBAND SHE HAS NOT SEEN IN 26 YEARS

New York—Suit for $5,000 has been started by Mrs. Charlotte Heidelberger against her husband, Herman, whom she has not seen in 26 years. The last address she had of

76 SPOONS WITH 72

New York—George Elias Barger, 76. and Mrs. Katherine Spencer Russell, 72, took out a marriage license and sat like two young high school lovers in the lobby of the Park Avenue Hotel. They resented the interruption of their tete-a-tete. Mrs Russell expressed her belief there should be no marriage license required to “put prying people after you.” They were married Jan. 31.

SILVER AND GOLD FOWLS London—Experiments in the department of genetics at Cambridge of mating domestic fowls, one sex gold and the other of silver marked Plumage, brought interesting results. When a silver hen was mated with a golden cock, all the sons were silver and all the daughters gold. A silver cock transmitted the silver factor both to sons and daughters. KING GEORGE A "BLACK PIG" London—-King George has just been elected a member of the Large Black Pig Society. Members of the society are breeders of a famous Berkshire variety of large hogs. some of which were recently purchased from the royal farms at Windsor by King Alfonso of Spain, with a view of improving the native breeds.

FROST-BITTEN CONGERS London—The prolonged frost as had a curious effect upon the fish in the channel, and at Deal a number of dead fish were discovered by boatsmen on the beach. They comprised larged congers, cod, whiting, sprats and others. Most of the fish were frost bitten, especially the congers which are susceptible to frost.

my word, and for those sinners pray. To the workers of the City, I extend the welcome hand, and if I am elected, in the jail house they will land; if they ever break the blue laws, some old hens now demand. To the rich and powerful. I will bow the humble knee, and with your golden shekels, you can blind the eyes of me. If a copper ever pinches you, for cutting up your pranks, you can rest assured he’ll be fired from the ranks. For God knows I love your riches, and if the mayor I should he. there is nothing you could ask for, that I’d fail to grant to thee. I almost forgot the ladies, hut with them I’m going to plead, for if I am elected, their little vote I’ll need, to the ones who live in mansions. I will be a willing tool, and they can have the pleasure, of helping me to rule. An Observer.

CITY ADVERTISEMENT Department of Public Works OFFICE OF THE BOARD Room 212, Wysor Block. Muncie, Ind.. February 16th, 1921. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the assessment rolls, with the names of the owners and description of property subject to be assessed, with the amounts of prima facie assessments have been made and are now on file and can be seen at the office of the Board, for the following improve-

ments. to-wit:—

Declaratory Resolution. No. 748, 1921. For the Vacation of Alley between Madison and Monroe Streets, from Main Street North to the first Alley running East and West, and notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of March, 1921, the Board will, at its office receive and hear re-

it was the Czecho-Slovakian national

air.

GERMAN JOKE ON FRENCH Berlin—The German newspapers

publish a story from Prague saying a French general there stood at salute, | monstrances against the amounts aswhile a band played "Die Wacht am | sessed against their property respectRhine." He is said to have thought | ively on said roll, and will determine

the question as to whether such lots or tracts of land have been or will benefitted by said improvement in the amounts named on said roll, or in a greater or less sum than that named on said roll or in any sum, at which time and place all owners of such real estate may be attend, in person or by

representative, and be heard.

By order

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, MARY E. ANDERSON, City Clerk.

feb-18-25

KING’S DETECTIVE RETIRES London—Charles Spencer. the King’s detective, who for 22 years has been stationed at Buckingham Palace watching the safety of Queen Victoria, King Edward and King George, has been retired at the age

of 60.

BLUE-EYED HUSBANDS London. Eng.—Thomas Lamsden, charity relief officer of Leeds, after 17 years of observations and record keeping finds that 90 per cent of runaway husbands are blue eyed. Only 10 per cent of the wife desert-

ers had dark eyes.

HEAT WAVES KILL 14 Melbourne, Australia.—The severe heat during Christmas week here resulted in the death of fourteen persons.

NOTICE OF SALE OF FUNDING BONDS OF MUNCIE, INDIANA Office of City Controller, Rooms 218-219-220, Wysor Block City of Muncie, Indiana

February 9, 1921.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Controller, of the City of Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, until 12 o’clck noon on Saturday, the 25th day of February, 1921, for the whole or any part of a certain Sixty-seven Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-three and 41-100 Dollars ($67,293.41), of bonds known as “City of Muncie FundingBonds 1921,” and will be in denominations of One Thousand Dollars each, for Sixty-seven Thousand Dollars and one bond for Two Hundred Ninetythree and 41-100 Dollars, (293.41), with interest coupons attached, and will bear interest at the rate of six per cent per annum, payable semi-annual-ly said bonds snail be numbered from 653 to 720 inclusive, and shall mature and be payable as follows.

sive, Feb. 1st, 1926. Bonds numbered sive, Feb. 1st, 1927. Bonds numbered sive, Feb. 1st, 1928. Bonds numbered sive, Feb. 1st, 1929. Bonds numbered sive, Feb. 1st, 1930. Bonds numbered sive, Feb. 1st, 1931.

sive, Feb. 1st, 1932. Bonds numbered 720 for $293.41, Feb. 1st, 1933. Said bonds and coupons shall be payable at the Delaware County National Bank, in the City of Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, one of the authorized city depositories, dated February 1st, 1921. The bids or proposals will be opened by the City Controller at his office on the said 19th day of February, 1921, between the hours of 12 o’clock noon and 2 o’clock p. m. and said City Controller shall thereupon award said bonds if he shall see fit, a part of any number thereof to the highest and best bidder therefor, said bonds shall be sold for cash and for not less than par, said City Controller shall have the right to postpone such award until a later date not beyond February 21st, 1921, and he shall also have the right to reject any and all bids any part thereof; and also the right to accept a part of any bid, and to award upon any bid the whole or less number of bonds covered by such bid, except only that no bonds shall be sold at less than par and accrued interest, and said Controller shall further have the right in his judgment and discretion to award said bonds a part to one bidder and a part to another bidder. Each and every bid and proposal shall be presented to the City Controller, sealed and the envelope containing said bids shall have the following endorsement thereon “BID FOR MUNCIE. INDIANA. FUNDING BONDS, 1921,” and said bids shall be accompanied by a duly certified check upon some responsible bank in the city of Muncie, or the City of Indianapolis, Indiana, or some responsible bank or banking institution within the state of Indian, in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars, payable to the order of the City Treasurer. and in case any bid or proposal shall not be accepted, and there shall be no award of bonds thereon, said certified check shall thereupon be returned to such unsuccessful bidder. If there shall be awarded the whole or any part of the bonds upon any bid or proposal the certified check shall thereupon be delivered to the City Treasurer, and the said Treasurer shall be entitled to collect the same and hold the proceeds until the completion of the purchase and payment for the bonds awarded: should any bidder fail to pay for said bonds as per his bid, the city shall retain said check and shall have the right to collect the same, and the proceeds thereof when collected shall be taken and deemed as agreed and liquidated damages for such breech of contract and as a payment thereof to the city. Delivery of the bonds shall be made at the office of said City Controller of said City of Muncie. Indiana, not later than the said 19th day of February. 1921, or at such time or times as may be agreed upon by the Controller and the purchaser, provided, however that the Controller may extend the time for such delivery not more than five days after the date as specified or agreed upon as above provided, and the successful bidder shall take the bonds awarded to him and pav for the same, and his refusal or omission so to do shall be a breech of contrast of the bid on account of which damages shall be retained or recovered as hereinbefore

set out.

Address all communications to H. W. Michaels. City Controller, City of Muncie, Indiana. H. W. MICHAEL City Controller Feb. 18—25.

CITY ADVERTISEMENT Department of Public Works. OFFICE OF THE BOARD Room 212, Wysor Block. Muncie, Ind., February 18th, 1921. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the assessment rolls, with the names of the owners and description of property subject to be assessed, with the amounts of prima facie assessments have been made and are now on file and can be seen at the office of the Board, for the following improvements, to-wit:— I. R. No. 744-1920, for a local sewer in 8th street front Rochester Avenue to Batavia Avenue and notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of March, 1921 the Board will, at its office receive and hear remonstrances against the amounts assessed against their property respectively on said roll, and will determine the question as to whether such lots or tracts of land have been or will be benefitted by said improvement in the amounts named on said roll, or in a greater or less sum than that named on said roll or in any sum, at which time and place all owners of such real estate may attend, in person or by representative, and be heard. By order BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, MARY E. ANDERSON, City Clerk. feb-18-25

CONGRESS STARTLED BY FIGURES SHOWING PHYSICAL UNFITNESS OF YOUTH

Startling facts on the lack of | Leonard Wood. The high percentage physical fitness of the young people | of school children retarded by of the country are revealed in fig- | physical deficiency adds an unnecesures presented to a committee of | sary $32,000,000 annually to the Congress now considering the Fess- | cost of education in the United Capper physical education bill. The | States. Five million young people statements, backed up by leading | under nineteen, in industry, lose authorities, both military and civil | time and pay doctor bills estimated are regarded as being so serious | at $72,000,000. The preliminary that the women of the country, | physical training of 50,000 "raw rethrough their organizations, are | cruits" for the army costs $9,000,beseeching the House and Senate to | 000 every year. take official cognizance of the situ- | The Fess-Capper bill now being ation. If Congress finds the senti- | considered by Congress aims to ment of the country favorable, it is | correct the alarming condition by said action may be expected. | establishing physical education in Here are some of the things that | the schools. E. Dana Caulkins, of have startled Congress: Thirty- | Washington, D. C., a well known seven per cent of the young men of | physical education advocate, says the United States were found unfit | this investment would pay a health for complete military service. This | dividend of many time the amount statement is made by General | involved.

FRANCE PLANS HOME FOR MARRIED WOMEN ONLY Bordeaux, France - A mothers' home, where women may have the necessary care that they themselves could not afford is to be established by this city with funds given by Madame Deutsch de la Muertha. It will be open only to married women. Buildings, a park of 82 acres and $200,000 were given for the work by Mme. de la Merthe.

RESCIND $1 HAIR CUT ORDER

ave reneged

to inaugurate the

Chicago - Ba on their property

New Year by charging $1 for a hair cut and 40 cents for a shave. They discovered that the public would not stand for the gouge, and when they saw trade vanishing the barbers restored the old rates.

AUTO WRECKS HAPPINESS New York—Happily married for 29 years, Herbert L. Brown and his wife, Lillian, were separated by the purchase of an automobile. A decree of separation was granted when Mrs. Brown testified that she found another woman’s hat and bathing suit in the new family car. MAN BABY AT 22 London—A doctor holding an inquest on Edward Charles Brimble, who died from natural causes, said that the man was an adult in size, but a baby in speech. His thymus gland was in the same state as that of a child. He had not changed his baby teeth and had a double row in front.

POLAND NEEDS DOCTORS Warsaw, Poland - Poland lost 400 doctors from typhus fever last year, and now has only 4,000 for a population of 28,000,000. The American Red Cross is constantly, reinforcing its medical men in Poland for the purpose of helping the local health authorities to offset their losses in native physicians.

NOTICE FOR THE ALTERATIONS AND AN ADDITION TO THE BLAINE SCHOOL BUILDING. OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SCHOOL CITY OF MUNCIE INDIANA. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Superintendent of Schools in the. City of Muncie, Indiana, at the High School Building, until 12 o'clock noon, on the 22nd day of March, 1921, for furnishing of all materials for the construction and completion of the alterations and an addition to the Blaine School Building, in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications for the construction and completion of said building, which are on file at the office of the Superintendent of Schools, Muncie, Indiana, and in the office of Cuno Kibele, Architect, 333-335 The Johnson, Muncie, Indiana. Copies of the Drawings and specifications may be obtained at eith-

er office.

MALTESE EMIGRATING HERE Malta—Emigration of the Maltese people is increasing in consequence of the growing unemployment. Many skilled laborers have emigrated to the United States.

DANCERS POORLY PAID Berlin—Dancers with several years’ experience are today receiving about $62 a year, a star $1,260, and a director $224. They are demanding at least 100 per cent increase.

NOTICE FOR THE ALTERATIONS AND AN ADDITION TO THE LINCOLN SCHOOL

BUILDING

Office of the Board of Trustees School City of Muncie, Indiana Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Superintendent of schools in the City of Muncie, Indiana, at the High School Building, until 12 o’clock, noon, on the 15th day of March, 1921, for furnishing of all materials for the construction and completion of the alterations and an addition to the Lincoln School Building, in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications for the construction and completion of said building, which are on file at the office of the Superintendent of Schools, Muncie, Indiana, and in the office of Cuno Kibele, Architect, 333-335 The Johnson, Muncie, Indiana. Copies of the drawings and specifications may be obtained at

either office.

Proposals for the various portions

Proposal for the various portions | must be accompanied with a certified

must be accompanied with, a certified check of the amount stated in the schedule, and if awarded the contract the contractor must furnish a bond to the full amount of the bid. The certified check must be made payable to George L. Haymond, Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the School

City of Muncie, Indiana.

Proposal No. 1. For the erection and completion of the alterations and the addition to the building must be accompanied with a certified .check of Two Thousand Dollars. ($2,000.00) and if awarded the contract a bond for the full amount of the bid. Proposal No. 2. For. the electric wiring, must be accompanied with a certified check of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), and if awarded the contract a bond for the full amount of the bid. Proposal No. 3. For the plumbing, must be accompanied with a certified check of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), and if awarded the contract a bond for the full amount of the bid. Proposal No. 4. For the warming and ventilating system, must be accompanied with a certified check of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars $(1,500.00), and if awarded the contract a bond for the full amount of

the bid.

The Board of Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Vincent W. Jones, President Edward Tuhey, Secretary George L. Haymond, Treasurer School Trusteed of the School City of Muncie, Inc. T. F. Fitzgibbon Superintendent of Schools. febl8-25mar4

check of the amount stated in the schedule, and if awarded the contract the contractor must furnish a bond to the full amount of the bid. The certified check must be made payable. to George L. Haymond, Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the School City of Muncie, Indiana. Proposal No. 1. For the erection and completion of the alterations and the addition to the building must be accompanied with a certified check of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), and if awarded the contract a bond for the full amount of the bid. Proposal No. 2. For the electric wiring, must be accompanied with a certified check of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), and if awarded the contract a bond for the full amount

of the bid.

Proposal No. 3. For the plumbing, must be accompanied with a cerified check of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), and if awarded the contract a bond for uhe full amount of

the bid.

Proposal No. 4 For the warming and ventilating system, must be accompanied with a certified check of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00), and if awarded the contract a bond for the full amount of

the bid.

The Board of Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids. School Trustees of the School City of Muncie, Ind. Vincent W. Jones, President. Edward Tuhey, Secretary. George L. Haymond, Treasurer. T. F. Fitzgibbon, Superintendent of Schools Feb. 11—18—25

CITY ADVERTISEMENTS Department of Public Works Office of the Board 212 Wysor Block Muncie, Indiana NOTICE OF IMPROVEMENT RES OLUTION Notice To Property Owners In the matter of Certain Proposed Public Improvements in the City of Muncie, State of Indiana. Notice is hereby given by the Board of Public Works of the City of Muncie, Indiana, that it is desired and deemed necessary to make the following described public improvements for the City of Muncie, Indiana, as authorized by the following numbered improvement resolutions adoptee by said Board, on the 9th day of February, 1921, to-wit: I. R. No. 750-1921. for a local sewer in High Street from 12th to 14th streets. All work done in the making of said described public improvements shah be in accordance with the terms are conditions of the improvement resolution, as numbered, adopted by the Board of Public Works on the above named date, and the drawings, plans profiles and specifications which are on file and may be seen in the office of said Board of Public Works of the City of Muncie, Indiana. The Board of Public Works has fixed the 28th day of February, 1921, as a date upon which remonstrances may be filed or heard by persons interested in, or affected by said described public improvements, and on said date at 1:30 o’clock P. M., said Board of Public Works will meet at its office in said City for the purpose of hearing and considering any remonstrances which may have been filed, or which may have been presented; said Board fixes said date as a date for the modification, confirmation, rescinding, or postponement of action on said remonstrances; and on said date will hear all persons interested or whose property is affected by said proposed improvements, and will decide whether the benefits that will accrue to the property abutting and adjacent to the proposed improvement and to the said City will be equal to or exceed the estimated cost of the proposed improvements, as estimated by the City Civil Engineer BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS By Mary E. Anderson, Clerk Advertise on Feb. 11—18—1921.

BOOZE IN SPRINKLER Albuquerque, N. M.—January 16 was “Carrie Nation Day’’ here, the feature of the dry celebration was the sprinkling of the streets with 500 gallons of booze from one of the municipal street sprinklers. The liquor was seized in recent raids.

MAY SEEK LOAN IN U. S. London, Eng.—The Birmingham City Treasurer declares it may he necessary to raise a loan in America to carry out new schemes involving the expenditure of $45,000,000. British investors are fighting shy of financing local authorities with large sums.

An Edgar Lewis Outdoor Thriller Edgar Lewis, the man who has brought to the magic carpet of the screen the great Northwest in "The Barrier,’’ the immeasurable majesty of the Grand Canyon in "The Great Divide," the slumberous beauty of the South in “The Bar Sinister,” now gives us a story laid in the Oklahoma desert before it was named Oklahoma. It is “Lahoma,” and adaptation of John Breckenridge Ellis's novel, and showing at the Strand Theatre next Sunday As picturized by Edgar Lewis, it is a play in which you feel the immensity of the desert and the infinite beauty of the vari-colored walls of rock that tower above the Western horizon, as you would not believe possible on the screen.

STRAND THEATRE Sunday, Monday, Tues. and Wed.

LAHOMA

A drama of the early days in Oklahoma

The St. John Hotel 323-5-7 E. Jackson St. CLEAN RESPECTABLE QUIET

LIBERTY THEATRE Sunday, Mon. and Tues. Caramel Myers in "BEAUTIFULLY TRIMMED" universal

Prices from $2.50 to $5.00 per week "Not An Upstairs Hotel" Outside rooms Baths Free. The ideal home for the working man C. A. MILLSPAUGH, Prop.

FIVE POINTS Cigars, Tobacco, Candy and all Soft Drinks, James M. Woodroof, Prop.

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