Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 18, Number 199, Decatur, Adams County, 23 August 1920 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Publlihed Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. JOHN H. HELLER Editor ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Amoelate Editor and Business Manager JOHN H. STEWART City Editor Subscription Rates Cash In Advance Binglo Copies 6 cents One Week, by carrier...... 16 cents One Year, by carrier 17.60 One Month by mall 46 cents Throe Mouths by mall 61.26 Six Months by mall .....62.26 Oue Year by mall 64.00 One Year at office. 64.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflee at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. We have no quarrel with those who honestly believe the league of nations covenant wrong. These have a right to that opinion, wrong as It Is but tlm follow who knows and believe it right and still Is willing to lightly throw it aside because of politics, what of him? The city plant had but one day'isupply of coal Saturday whieli glve- • you some idea of tile seriousness ot . the sltuaiton here. Luckily Mr. Mylaptt managed to secure two cars ot 1 CDal which gives him fuel for the week. We are on the verge of a tie up unless the pouditions change soon, it Is feared. The women of Adams county have tyiuch work to do if they are to make Any showing at the coming election. The first duty is the taking of a poll that you may know who has registered on September 4th and who has not Don't put it off. Get busy at once and do it right. The precinct committee women should begin an organization that will be effective. The cool snap over Sunday was Just to remind you that it won’t be long until you will need fuel. The

T Gasoline Prices Follow Crude “What,” asked a customer recently, “has caused the sharp advance in the price of gasoline?” And our answer was substantially as follows: The advances in the selling price of gasoline which have occurred since January Ist, were due primarily to the increased cost of crude oil. The market on all grades of crude took an upward trend during the latter part of 1919, and has been climbing steadily since that time. i During 1919 gasoline prices remained stationary, the refiners absorbing the increased co9t of crude as long as it was possible to do so. In January, 1920, gasoline prices generally were advanced to meet the increasing cost of raw material. Another factor was the practical exhaustion of gasoline reserves brought about by the unprecedented demands for this fuel. During the first months of thi9 year the consumption of gasoline greatly exceeded production. But the primary reason was the constantly increasing price of crude oil. Still other reasons for the mounting prices are the greatly increased cost of labor, of steel, and of other items used in manufacture; also the constantly advancing cost of marketing and distribution. Everything that goes into the refining of petroleum is very expensive today. But the primary and controlling reason is found in the increasing cost of crude. In keeping with its well-known policy, the Standard Oil Company (Indiana) has been able to maintain low prices for gasoline in the face of advancing prices tor crude oil because of its large scale operation in refining, and its complete and economical system of distribution. And, also, because of its advanced facilities for obtaining a maximum quantity of gasoline from a given quantity of crude. The Middle West depends largely upon gasoline power for producing food stuffs. The Standard Oil Company (Indiana) is straining every fibre of its highly specialized organization to meet this demand. Standard Oil Company (Indiana) *' 910 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago *169 M ,'} • ' ‘

outlook Just at this time isn’t as bright us it should be and it occurs to us that it’s time some oue did u little hustling or I here may be a lot of inconvenience and some suffering, in this community during the next hlx mouths. : % ! The tax rates will be higher thiyi a cut's back next year and based on the new valuations will make every payer feel the burden. Under the new plan thousands of dollars are ' converted into tho state treasury 1 and the money is used as a few men direct. We doubt if a single person in (his county approves this mode of extracting your savings and you will hear an awful howl one of these days it is lint further proof control of taxes should be local and that sever al commissions now busy spending your money should be shorn of power. Senator Harding clings to his from porch and Governor Coolidge is abusy us ever In the east while Cox and Roosevelt are going to the peoph with their messages. Mr. Hardin;’ may find too late that he has been over confident for the people wan to know the issues of the day and they want to hear the candidates #a> what they stand for. The election four years ago proved that a few moi could not sit down in a New York hotel and tell the people how to vot* and this year promises to be a more decisive answer to that kind of : program than was the previous one. The league of nations is not th terrible thing a lot of political office seekers would have you think. It Is "imply an agreement between tin great nations of the world to prevent war and to settle all questions which arise between nations in an international court. Did it ever occur to you that there are people who prefer not to have permanent peace? Those who go about telling you the league of nations would entangle us in for

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' ' ' I Hgu wars uro but spreading political 4 propaganda us untrue as it cun be. Tlie purpose of the league is just opposite and if we fail in securing it and a separate peace is made with,, tho central powers, this nation will i I be the greatest sufferer. Think it < over seriously folks and do not let polities blind you to what your own best interests as well as those of your country are. The New York Times has made a careful survey of the political situation, and lias reached certain conclusions as to eertalu important states that are interesting and indicative of the fact that the fight is yet to be won by either side. It is noteworthy that Indiana is put down as "doubt ful;” that New York is said to be more promising for the democrats than tho republicans "because of the strength of Governor Smith;” that New Jersey is said to lean strongly to Cox; that California is ‘'doubtful;” Ohio practically certain for Cox; Illinois doubtful; with the republicans more likely to carry lowa and (lie democrats Kansas. In each instance the reasons are analyzed and •he attempt to make the forecast fair is patents. The most significant feature is the opinion expressed as to New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. —Fort Wayne Jour-nal-Gazette. Senator Penrose, of Pennsylvania, is the big chief of the republican party this year and his greatest quality is said to be his ability to gorge himself at the dinner table when he is feeling well. The following pic lure of this ring master is from Indiana’s leading republican paper, the Indianapolis Star: The senator’s friends will know when they see him eat if he is back in normal health. Nobody in the United States can out eat Penrose. When he used to sit down at a table, before lie became ill, lifs first act always was to order an extra napkin for his chest, and one for the lower four buttons of his vest and spread them across himself. If they were ranall napkins ire invariably called for larger ones. He took no chances on gravy and such spotting up his shirt front. Napkins adjusted, Penrose would fall to with vigor. It won’t be necessary for Penrose to campaign very hard this year. He had no opposition in Hie primaries and his democratic opposition is not very formidable.” POLICE COURT NEWS Joe Riboz, a Mexican, was arrested by Chief of Police Joel Reynolds yesterday noon on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. He spent the night in jail and was arraigned before Mayor Yager this morning and was fined $lO and costs, amounting to S2O. He failed to pay his line and was forced to return to jail where lie will be compelled to stay for some time. NETS NEAT SUM Bluffton, Ind., August 22. —ln Baker & Sheet’s Spotted Poland Chine sale which was held in Bluffton recently, six gilts of the same litter sold for 611.6fi0.00 which is a record price here. A boar of the same litter sold for $4,600.00. The entire rale totaiel [51*3,680.00 with an average cf 6347.n0 per head. The 64600.00 boar will be exhibited at Bluffton’s free street fail September 21st to 25th inclusive. FREAK PICKLES William Klink, living six miles cast of Decatur in Union township brought a number of pickles to this office Sat* ; urday evening. One vine had all kinds and shapes on it and it is interesting ! to take a look at them. Jilchoo \ /«; p Sneezing and snlff- ' y Hag warn you of an approaching cold / find may he first algns j of tirlppe.or Pneumonia. I ITrod these syrrtptoms—not next day or when fever develops, tint at once. I Lightning Laxative Quinine Tablets cheek developments and stop a I cold In 24 lioitra. They are safe, pleasant, sure. Your slnigglst. gnar- I antees them—only 2!ie. They have ! paved doctor bills find serio'ns Illness for thousands. No after effeets.

♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 1 ♦ DOINGS IN SOCIETY ♦] ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ A imbiber of friends and relatives r were happily entertained for dinner and supper last Sunday at tlie home of Mr. and Mrs. Gust M. Borne on Nuttman avenue, In honor of Mr. and Mrs. I/mis M. Palm and family of ] Km mu, Mo. Those that were present were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Koldewey and daughter, l*oretta; Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Koldewey and children, Gerhart, Herbert, Ervin and Paul; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scheuuiann and; daughters, Marie, Amanda, and (‘laru; Mrs. Christ Bieberieh; Mr. and Mrs. ' Merman Bieberieh and children, Irma, | Louise and Victor; Mr. und Mrs. ‘ Louis M. Palm and children, Helen, Walter and Ruth from Emma Emma. ' Mo. Ail departed happily, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Ixiuis Palm and fatally!' many more happy returns to Adams I county. They will leave here Tuesday night from Fort Wayne over the Wabash.—Contributed. ♦ Mesdames. Anker, Schrock, J. Heller, Peterson, Hoffman, J. Sellemeyer, E. Coverdale, L. Holthouse, C. Hawhold, I). Tyndall, G. Brown, Mrs. Marie Patterson and Mrs. Marie Allison Elliot of Indianapolis were guests at a party given, by Mrs. J. (). Neptune honoring Mrs. Gregg Neptune of Winnipeg. Canada. Mrs. I*. A. Holthouse sang a number of songs and the rest of the time the guests spend in visiting. Mrs. Neptune and her two little daughters, Elsie Isabel and Mary, served a lovely luncheon at six o’clock. * Mrs. Elizabeth Heideman of Decatur route five entertained at dinner Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schauh, Miss Bertha Voglewede of this citv and Kathleen Haefling of Fort Wayne + The Three-Link club of (he Rebecca lodge will meet Tuesday evening at tlie hall after lodge. You are urged to be present. , ‘SKY CLERK" AT HOTEL TO GREET AERO GUESTS New York. — The first housetop landing for airplanes in Manhattan will be constructed on the roof of the Hotel Astor this summer, according to an announcement of the hotel, which says the plans are nearly completed landing will be G 2 feet wide and 286 ’ feet long. In addition to the landing, t special service for airplane guests will be provided. Passengers will register on the roof and receive theii room keys. RATS TAKE TOWN BY STORM London, Eng.—A combined attack is now being made upon the rats which have infested Abertilierv, a big collie’ centre, and expert ratters have conn to the town with dogs and ferrets The rats have practically taken pos ession of the houses. One man could not go to work for several days, as he feared to leave his wife alone with the rats. Alderman Harris declared that people were afraid to go to bed. W. L. Ruggles Died at Noon (Continued from page one) citizen, a kind husband and father and his death is sincerely mourned. The funeral services will be held Wednesday morning, leaving the house at 9:30, going to Mt. Etna where Rev. J. Etter, of Huntington, will preach the sermon at 10:30 o’clock. 6—6—$—WANT ADS EARN—s—s—s - BIG CROP OP * HAY FEVER JOKES *St Kentucky Man Slyi PeotHs WtM Batons t» Hay Fever Colony An KlMtaa Ttienueivae. Wouldn’t Bo Any Hay Fever If Simple Home Remedy Was Given a Chance. "Taa, there's anal NLYHTV-Ifmi rig aßna StsctlH nmab for bay gg wogg fever,” frankly atataa a drugglet la a Saroua Kentucky city. "Bat I don't expect anyone In Sanaa* because »« treatment U ae mug o*4 Bte cost not worth mentioning “The annual cron ot Hay Verer jotej would be mi*hty scarce If people would get tareo-quertars of an ounce ot hfenHkaUsed Arclne, and by Just idarn* water Mat has been boiled, make a pint of liquid that aO| •rove a real holn to all who suffer. "Many of my Hay Fever friends tell that by starting to gargle and aauff at epray the nostril, , few times a day thai expected severe attack often falls to appear, and In cases where It dom ahojr up, m »ary mild and does not annoy. "It's UlO same way with Roan Tom. Tho Bettor Class of Phamnaclsts whir dispense Menthollzed Arclne Bay that It will *. ny «ven when or four day * aftar Aostutum r dyt&fztTspz ft?endb e me&“na'“ tU * maod tar *«■ Menthollzed Arclne Is new In this market It Is possible that your druwtot haTei auppikd In mself, but h( ctiretlt f™ IS front his jobber.’ whs hZnTjJ* I

WIN CLOSE CAME The Local Baseball Team Defeated Fast Otteville Ohio Nine Yesterday BY SCORE OF 4 TO 3 Game Was Close Throughout and Best of Season Fans Accompany Team Tlie Otteville, Ohio, baseball team, considered us one of the strongest aggregations in northeastern Ohio, accompanied by u large number of rooters journeyed to this city yesterday afternoon where they were met Hud defeated by the local baseball club by a score of 4 to 3. The guniv was called at three o’clock with Cashdoliar, of Fort Wayne and Jenkins, of Otteville, acting as umpires, and both performed their work in a very satisfactory manner, * Both teams played a very fine brand of baseball, the visitors hatting first and were unable to score until the sixth inning, when they registered three runs and failed to score the rest of the game. The locals started their scoring machine in the first inning, again scoring one run in the fourth and two in the fifth Inning, giving them a lead over the visitors at all times, the final score resulting 4 to 3. The game was clean and snappy at all times, and afforded much excitement. The visiting team is considered as one of the best ever playing in this city and have a reputation of defeating some of the best teams in northern Indana. Wannamakar, a youth of great ability, twirled for the visitors, doing some fine work, and Kramer behind the bat. Cochran pitched for the locals allowing only six hits and performed like an old veteran with Coffee catching. The summary of the game is as follows; Otteville 000 003 000—3 Decatur 100 120 OOx—4 Hits —Otteville, 6; Decatur, 15. Strikeouts—Wannamaker, 4; Cochran, 3. Base on Balls —Wannamaker, 0; Cochran, 2. Hit by Pitcher —Wannamaker, 2; Cochran, 1. Two base hits —Huth, Buffenbarger. Bowman, Remlinger. Sacrifice Hits—Coffee, 2. OPPOSE INCREASE (United Press Service) fndianajdolis, August 23.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —(Business and civic organizations went to the mat today with the railroads in the latter’s fight for higher rates. Appearing before the public service commission representatives of thirteen industries, the state chambers of commerce from several Indiana cities protested vigorously against the petition of the steam carriers asking the state utilities body to authorize the increases in Indiana granted by the interstate commerce commission. Little business was transacted at the morning session which formally opened the hearing on the petition. Attorneys for the railroad outlined the procedure they will follow in placing their case before tlie commissioners. Tile Canine Defense League of Scotland is in the midst of a campaign of education on the cruelty of keeping dogs chained all the time. _ BETTER BABIES The crusade for better babies has spread from coast to coast. and take" him hold of American Mothers. Few women realize how* much the illhealth of the mother influences the men°t r ii Chl ,?; both Physically an 1 V ' Wo , men who suffer from mysterious pains, backache, nervous Repression, headaches, ett. should rely on Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, which for nearly forty years has been the standard remedy for these ailments.-AHut

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