Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 113, Decatur, Adams County, 12 May 1922 — Page 4

DAILY DEMOCRAT Publish** Every Evening Kxw*i Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT. CO. -OHN H. HELLER Editor ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Aikelate Editor and Business Manager J. R. 8LA1R.... City Editor Subscription Ratea Cash In Advance Single copies 2 cents Oae Week, by carrier 10 cents One Year, by carrier ... .. >5.00 One Month, by mail >5 cents Three Months, by mall >I.OO Six Months, by ma11.... m >1.75 One Year, by mail >3.00 One Year, at office >3.00 (Prices quoted are within first and second sones. Additional postage added outside those sones.) Advertising ratea made known on application. Entered at the postofflee at Deca tur, Indiana, as second class matter GOING TO THE DOGS:— We have had so many sensational stories recently, there has been so much talk about the crime wave, the flapper, the wild young men who drive autos recklessly that the following from an exchange is refreshing: Dnra in a whih> it is well tn stOf)

unce in a wane 11 is wen iu stop and reflect that— There are millions of women in the United States who care nothing about cigarets or cocktails or soulmates, and whoso absorbing purpose in life is to be good wives and mothers. That there are millions of girls who are not obsessed by lipsticks, rouge, questionable dances and spooning, but who are the sane and modest daugb terd of their wholesome mothers. There are millions of boys who are not enamored of banditry, poolroom loafing, joy-riding and crazy revelry, but who are finishing up their school and college work with high,, clean as pirations, or beginning at the-bottom of the ladder to make their way in the. world of work. That there are men who do not know the address of a single bootlegger, who have no special interest in home brew

recipes and who never cast themselves for a star role in the eternal triangle, but whose daily task in life Is to make good in honest fashion for the happiness of wife and children. The flappers, the vampires, the youthful criminals and the rogues get a pretty steady play in the spotlight, not because of their commonness, but because of their novelty. “No news is good news;” and good, average, every-day folks don’t cut much figure in the prints just because they are good, average and every-day folks. The world has been “going to the dogs" ever since Jeremiah was a stripling—but it isn't within sound of the barking yet. The Portland Republican, a staunch republican organ of the progressive type, announced before the election of a district chairman of the Eighth district, that the election of Law rence Cartwright meant the loss of five thousand votes for Albert Vestal for congress this fall. The editor of

the Portland paper was the publicity 1 manager for Mr. Beveridge, is sup- 1 posed to know a lot about this particular part of the political world, and , his statements should be taken with some degree of prophecy. If the election of a district chairman loses Mr. Vestal five thousand votes, and John W. Tyndall runs half as well in the election as he did in the primary, its all over but the shouting.—Bluffton Banner. The Fort Wayne News, in an effort to crawl out of its hole, after lambasting Beveridge all during the primary campaign, says: “Mr. Beveridge publicly declared during the campaign and now reiterates that if elected he will support President Harding loyally and will work for his re-election in 1924. Just wherein then does Beveridge’s

« nomination constitute a repudiation of the Harding's administration?” a To which the Columbia City Post says: a “Answer the question yourself. You s made the assertion in 48 point type 1 that the defeat of New would be a f repudiation of the Harding adminis- ... < tration.” ' ’ In five weeks the supply of coal will , i be near enough exhausted that manufacturers, city plants and public service corporations will begin to feel it and then suddenly when it is too late every one will get frightened and .

[’ a cry to *top the strike will go up and then after a few more weeks it will probably bb done some way, but per r haps not. Any way it does seem wise . to get your fuel in while you can and r we are not boosting the coal game r either. Use your own judgment but a word to the wise ought to be sufI j flcient. ffg [ Governor Goodrich distributed >320.- • 000 in Russian rubles among the i thirty-two members of his Sunday

school class at Winchester, presenting each with a >5,000 ruble note, the original value of which was >2,500 or a total of >IBO,OOO. Since the war however the money has become so worthless that they are now ,only souvenirs and a million rubles are valued at but forty dollars in real money. Foreign money quoted in foreign figures sounds big but when exchanged for good American money it takes a big roll to pay the rent. _ _ Congress is in a legislative jam and 1 the members are weary and worn ac- :

cording to news dispatches. Over what? The people are likewise weary and worn and also disgusted with a congress which wobbles along for more than a year, doing nothing ex cept to cause a greater uncertainty; end a farther lull in business. Oh well a few games of golf will straighten them out nicely. Watchful waiting, once a condemned practice In Washington, has been res surrected and is now being used as the method of dealing with the coal strike Remember however that winter doe? not watt and it will come in through this part of the country on schedule next November and remain six months. Its a long'time until November and nnny things can happen which may change the election prospects whether

they look dark and dreary or bright ind sure to you. This is a bad time to place wagers on the results. Playgrounds for children, swimming pools for young and old and othei public improvements are being made in various cities. Decatur can provide similar means of enjoyment if they will. * i ■ ■ 3OTTLED SUNSHINE LATEST IN PARIS By Wilfrid Fleisher InHed Pre«« Staff Correspondent Faris, May 12.—Parisians today were undecided as to whether they will swallow the latest remedy, offer •d them as “Bottled sunshine in liquii orm,” said to cure everything from •ancer tb paralysis. The inventor of the process of bot •ling sunshine, charged with fraud, it jut on bail, until scientists announce hew verdist on the so-called dis covery. M. German, the chemist discoverer •ecently invited officials to his labor dory where he showed them two bar

rels filled with iron filings and con nected by copper wires to a lightning conductor. He claims to have learn cd the basis of his process from na I lives in the Caineroons. "My solar essence,” Germain ex plained, "can revive dead trees, de >troy submarines, preserve melons, ■nre cancer, burns, tuberculosis and oaralysis. The liquid can be success Cully used in extracting gold from clay.” FINED GIRL WHO REFUSED TO MARRY Ancon, Canal Zone, May 12.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A fine of S2O was imposed on a girl for refusing to marry, by the justice of the peace in the village of Arraian, in the Republic of Panama, just outside the Canal Zone. On appeal the sentence was revoked by the superior court, which imposed a fine of $2.50 on the justice of the peace for negligence and irreg-

Hilarity. The father of the girl had brought action before the justice of the peace against a young man of the village for seducing the girl. The justice ruled that the couple should be married. The girl refused, with the result that the justice imposed the fine with intent to compel compliance with - his orders. The superior court*, in reversing this action, has ordered a new criminal trial of the girl’s seducer. a ».... ._ New York—Taking a hint from his wife that he should eue a prominent banker fpr alienation of affections. Geogre K. Dress brought suit for divorce against her instead.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, FRIDAY, MAY 12, 1922

1 RACE SUICIDE IS A PERIL I TO FRENCH NATION % Ry John O'Brien * failed IT'" »«■« < •rre»*oedes« | Paris. May 12.—(Special to Pally e Democrat)—France is menaced with t a diminution of 1,000,000 In her population every five years, according to statistics just published by the National Alliance for the Repopulation of France, taken from the official records • of birth and marriage bureau through- ) out the country. , In the half century preceding the ....... l<'ru!iro hud rn.

war, the population of France had reinained stationary, while that of Germany had doubled. Experts who tabulated that official figures for the National Alliance pointed out that, while in 1865 there were 1.000,000 births, giving an average of 3.3 per parriage, in 1913 there Were only 745.000 births, or an average of 2.48. In 1920, the number of births was 834.000, but this did not bring the average per family up to normal because there had been a great increase tn the number of marriages since the armistice. In fact, the average per marriage came to 1.66. In 1921 there was a still further drop. In spite of several government

measures aimed at stimulating marriage and encouraging large families, the gloomy financial outlook, the ter rifle increase in the cost of living and the general instability have set at nought all these plans. The marriage rate is falling off and w-ith it the birth rate. Even taking as a basic the low figure of 1.66 births per marriage, the Nation al Alliance warns the nation that it must face the possibility of seeing the population of France dwindle from 39,000,000, at which it stands today, to 35,000,000 in 1926, to 30.00,00,00 by 1931 and to half its present figure by the middle of the present century. INNOCENT PRIEST SERVED 33 YEARS Rome, May 12.—The “Osservatore Romano,” newspaper organ of the Vatican. announces that a French priest las returned to his parish after having served 33 years in prison for an

ofense of which he was innocent ano whose prepetrator he knew. In 1889, the priest was sentenced to ife imprisonment, on circumstantial evidence, for the murder of a woman le received the sentence in silence. A ew months ago the priest's former .•erger died, previously confessing that >e had committed the murder. He ‘old the priest of it at the confessionil and the priest served his sentence for him rather than violate its secrecy. GYMNASIUMS WILL FEATURE MANY SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN NORTHERN INDIANA THIS YEAR Rochester, May 12. —Gymnasiums are to be features of many new pubic school buildings to be constructed n northern Indiana this year. Ro■hester is to have one of the besi gymnasiums in this part of the state. Between SB,OOO and SIO,OOO will be yxpended in connection witji a gymnasium that is to be a part of a $65,000 ichool to be constructed in Harrison ‘.ownship, Kosiusko county. Funds to make possible the conitruction of a gymnasium on the

school grounds at Laketon are now 1 being raised by popular subscription. ' •— BODY OF HOWARD TYGER ARRIVES IN FORT WAYNE ’ Accompanied by the father, the body of Howard Tyger arrived in Fort j Wayne Thursday afternoon, the father, Charles Tyger, recovering it after three months combat with the Mexican authorities. Young Tyger who was a member of the American army died of injuries In an accident on February 21st. The body was buried at Amatland, in the mountains of the Mexican state of Vera Cruz and Mr. 1 Tyger encountered considerable diffi--1 culty in getting permission to remove 1 the body and bring it back to the ’ states. * 1 Funeral services over the body will • be held Saturday afternon in Fort • Wayne. Rev. A. 3. Folsom officiating. ■ Howard Tyger was well known in this ■ city. V —

Evanston, Ill —Freshmen at North- J western university routed police who e tried to break up cap burning festivities. 1 "If they would only play football like they fight cops,” sighed coach ( Thistle waite. , * TO GIVE LECTURE ] Dr. Greggeson of Davenport, lowa, representing the Davenport College of Chiropractic will give a lecture at the ( Crystal theatre in this city on Sunday, < ay 21st to which the public is cordially invited. A more complete announcement will be made within a few days concerning the lecture.

MOTORCYCLE OFFICER'S INJURY MAY BE SERIOUS Although It has been believed until this time that the injuries sustained several days ago when Motorcycle Officer Clifford Kirkpatrick collided with a Ford automobile at the intersection of Sixth and Wells streets, were not of a serious nature, it is now believed that he must submit to an extensive operation. Kirk Patrick’s cheek bone is believed to have been crushed in the fall and bone grafting may be resorted to if

'• It is found that the wounds do not '• heal properly.—Journal Gazette. Officer Kirkpatrick is well known I here having lived here for years. He • is better known as Clifford LaDelle. • < -Tt NOTICE • There will be a special meeting of f the Delta Theta Tau sorority at the i home of Miss Florence Rreminerkamp, : on North Seventh street, at 7 'clock I this evening. .• BUTCHER TELLS OF KIDNAPPING HERE IN MARCH (Continued from page one)

that Adams and McCroskey called • at his home at the Kenny Oil Lease near Geneva at 8 o’clock on the even- ' ing of March 28. He said they did 1 not tell him what they wanted but • told him to get into the automobile,, > in which they were riding and go with them.- > Butcher told the court that Adams drove the automobile while he and I McCroskey occupied the rear seat. , They went to Preble, he said, and , continned on west. At the third town west of Preble, Butcher said they stopped and he and McCroekey sat in the automobile while Adams went into a store and purchased for each a sandwich and a bottle of pop. After eating the sandwiches and drinking the pop, Butcher said, he ' became sick and vomited three times. At the fourth town west of Preble. • the witness said the automobile was turned in the direction of Ft. Wayne. Later they arrived in Fort Wayne i and there Butcher says he succeeded

in getting away from Adams and Me Croskey and notified the police, who arrested them. They were brought to this city and McCroskey has been confined in the Adams county jail since March 29. Adams was released on a. bond of $1,500. During all the trip from his home near Geneva to Fort Wayne, Butcher testified today, he did not ask Adams and McCroskey where they were go ing or what they wanted with him. He also said that they never volun teered him any information of. that nature. At the time when the affair hap pened. the three men were out on bond in connection with a store robbery in Portland. Butcher had turned state’s witness in the case and is said to have volunteered information which would convict Adams and McCroskey. This is the reason he gives for believing that the two men wished to kidnap him and spirit him out of the community until after the trial. Adams was tried on the robbery charge in Portland recently and was convicted by the jury. No judgment has been passed by the court yet on account of the fact that Adams is planning to appeal the case. Adams

and McCroskey are both residents of Bryant, in Jay county. Attorney C. J. Lutz, a member of the defendant’s counsel, shot many sharp questions at Butcher in the cross examination this afternoon in an effort to get the witness tangled. It was brought out in the cross examination that Butcher and Prosecut ing Attorney Lenhart had traversed last night a portion of the route de scribed by Butcher this morning. PROGRAM FOR SUNDAY MEETING AT PLEASANT GROVE CHURCH ANNOUNCED Following is the program to be given by the Pleasant Grove U. B. C. E. Sunday evening. May 14th: Subject: “Helping the Church and Being Helped." Opening Exercises—Conducted by the president Song Roll Call Outline Studies —Earl Nidlinger Topics to be discussed:

1. Why We Should Accept. Jesus Early in Life—Mrs. Madge Working er i 2. Reasons Why Christians Should Hold Membership in the Local 3. Tell How We May Help the Church —J. C. Harkless Church —Fred Bittner , and , Hgaden. V ’v V ’ fc? How the Church Will Help Us — Ersel Miller and Hanna Mumma Solo —Lilah Mumma How We May Strengthen the Church —Bertha Burger and May Stults Reading—Junior Members. Offering Song Benediction. ’ ’ '

HEIM FORCED TO QUIT HIS WORK FOR 6 MONTHS Rheumatism Had Construe* tion Man Down, but Tanlac Put Him Back on the Job in Fine shape, He Declared. "Tanlac put me back on the job after everything elst had failed.” said M. M. Heim. 200 Oakley St., EvansInd., construction engineer and popular fraternal order man. "For six months I never knew what it was to be free from pain. My right side wane affected with rheumatism, my right arm perished away and my fingers were so cramped 1 couldn t hold ao thing. The pain was so bad in my necek and shoulders I couldn t look up without agony. I never knew what sound sleep was. I hadn t been able to work for six months and had to give up my position. "A friend suggested Tanlac and I tried it. Now 1 am completely well, my rheumatlsmis gone and my right arm is actually back to its normal size and use. lam at work every day and I don't hesitate to recommend Tan lac for anybody suffering from rueu matism.” Tanlac Is sold my all good druggists. ». POLITICS IN N. Y. STATE BADLY MIXED THIS YEAR » .; | . « « . J By P. B. Scott Albany, N. Y., May 11.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Not in years has the political situation in New York State been so badly involved as it is this year. Just three things stand out at this time: 1. That the men popularly looked to head the republican and democratic •ickets have as yet refused to indicate -heir willingness to take the gubernatorial nominations; 2. Modification of the Volstead act s bound to play a part in the con-s-ressional elections; 3—The Republican state administra-

’ion must assume whatever resentment is felt toward the national Republican administration. The Republicans are perhaps in a worse plight than the Democrats., for he reason that Gov.. Nathan L. Miiler. whose term will expire this fall, has indicated that he desires to return to orlvate life. Despite pleas of party 'eaders, he has refused to grant their request that he seek reelection. He has made it plain that he does not wish a -enomination. In case Miller finally iecides to quit the political game, here are a dozen or more candidates ’or the nomination who are all more or ess prominent in Republican circles in he state, with the resultant factional fights. This list is headed by Attorney Gen»ral Charles D. Newton, with H. Edmund Machold, speaker of the assem)ly, a close second. Then there is ilso Thaddeus C. Sweet, a former speaker of the assembly, who came ino prominence several years ago when ie manipulated the machinery which justed the Socialist members of assembly. Lt. Gov. Jeremiah Wood is Uso considered a possibility for ‘he nomination.

Democrats in Line. On the Democratic side, Alfred E. Smith, former governor, who was deeated by Miller, is popularly expected to lead his party again, but he has )een as communicative as an oyster. Smith has been quoted by friends as laying that he does not care to run j igain, but pressure from within the varty may force him to. George R. Lunn, mayor of Schenecady and former Socialist, is seeking he gubernatorial nomination, but it is ioubtful if he will receive the backing >f the leaders because of his rebellious ittitude toward many of them since he joined the party in 1916 and also beause of hin friendly attitude toward ‘he Wilson administration —never popliar with the majority of New York Democrats. The one big puzzle on the Democratic side is William Randolph Hearst Where he stands no one except he himself knows. It is believed that ’ie is seeking the endorsement for

United States senator or the nomination for governor. The recent organization of the “Political Union for Progress in Government" by the late L. J. O'Reilly, Hearst's political manager, was believed to be a step to furnish a vehicie to convey to Hearst elthjer. nqmitiafion. But there is no positive evidence that this is the case. As bearing ou the intention of Hearst, the N. .Y. Morning World on Tuesday,, May 2, announced that Hearst was in the field for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and that he desired former Governor Smith on the ticket for U. S. senator. .. a.. , .. WANT ADS EARN—s—s—s

DEMOCRAT WANT IDS GET RESy; The White Stag Cigar The Best on the Market Five Cents Ako Made In 8c and 10c Sizes Ask the Smoker MWWVMRMVWVMMVWVMAMWVWWWVWVWWMAMWVMVI I MOTHER’S DAY May 14 And can I ever cease to be Affectionate and kind to thee, Who wast so very kind to me, My Mother. —Jane Taylor. MOTHER! What sweeter name in any language? What more fitting than a day in her honor? »£ Our country owes much to the mothers of ' America. What statesman in our history has not humbly acknowledged his dept to the teachings of a true, noble-hearted mother? May HER wisdom ever lie heeded. As those precepts of virtue, truth, and justice havemade of this a mighty nation, so will they preserve it! The Peoples Loan & Trust Co. BANK OF SERVICE

SOLDIERS OF SERVICE • We have a large force of employes in our Gas Plant, Shop and Office engaged in making gas, setting meters, connecting lights and appliances, extending and repairing street mains. i and performing many other duties. These Soldiers of Service ; work faithfully, some in the day time and others at night, to : insure that your use of gas is satisfactory. * Would You Want Horse ; BS'l'lll Cars Back? ■ ■ *1 ■ Os (fours® not. And neither j Ka? "5> O would anyone want to go Wj 6' IV back to old methods of r • heating water, after once ’*’ W“ W knowing the advantages of i|' the Gas Water Heater. § Visit our show room and see a demonstration of the difl'et’- § ent types of Gas Water Heaters on display. i , — ■—> s All gas appliances sold by us are guaranteed as to duraS bility, service and lowest possible gas consumption. ; V —— Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Co. “The. Gas Company’’ | Phone 75 At Your Service 105 N. 3rd St. “Never hunt gas leaks with matches” Notice To Egg Buyers WE have been notified bv the INDIANA PURE FOOD DEPARTMENT that we are compelled to buy eggs LOSS OFF beginning JUNE Ist ana that they are going to enforce this regulation strictly this season. We advise EVERY HUCKSTER AND GROCER in our territory to equip himself with tn candling devise, and arrange to comply with t ‘ instructions of this Department on and alter tn above mentioned date. Decatur Produce Co., Decatur, Ind* H. Berling Co., Decatur, Ind. Sherman White Co., Ft. W ayne, Ind