Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 213, Decatur, Adams County, 8 September 1923 — Page 4

DECATUR PAILT DEMOCRAT Publlahad Cvery Evening Eecepl Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. J. H. Heller—Pre*. and Gen. Mgr. K. W. Kampe—Vlce-Pre*. & Adv. Mgr. A. R. Holthouse— Sec’y and Bus. Mgr. Entered at the Postoffice at Decatnr, Indiana, as second class matter. Subscription Rates Single copies 2 cents One Week, by carrier 10 cents One Year, by carrier 35.00 One Month, by mall 36 cents Three Months, by mall »100 Six Months, by mall Jl-75 One Year, by mail J 3.00 One Year, at office »3.00 (Prices quoted are within first and second sones. Additional postage ad ded outside those sones.) Advertising Rates Made known on application. Foreign Representatives Carpenter Company. 122 Michigan Avenue, Chicago Fifth Avenue Bldg., New York City N. Y. Life Building, Kansas City, Mo OUR RELATIONS WITH MEXICO: — The following interesting editorial appeared in the Indianapolis News a few days ago: “After years of ‘watchful waiting’ it was Friday announced that diplomatic relations had been fully established with Mexico—or at least an agreement has been entered into between the two republics to reestablish them, and on terms satisfactory, and honorable to both countries. Since 1910 up to a comparatively short time ago internal conditions in Mexico have been such as to make recognition of any Mexican government impossible- —except during the brief Caranza regime—and so recognition was withheld. Madero, Huerta, Carranza and Villa, about whom the various revolutions and counterrevolutions centered are dead. For many months peace has prevailed in the republic of Mexico, order has been maintained, and life and property have been protected, under a government that has the respect and confidence of the people. Three things were required by the United States. In the first place it was made clear that there would be no recognition of a government founded on murder, as was that of Huerta. In the second place, no government could be recognized till it had given some proof of its stability and of its power to maintain itself and the law, to protect the property and lives of aliens domiciled in the country and had shown itself capable of fulfilling its international engagements. In the third place it was insisted that there be no confiscation , of property to which Americans held title under the Mexican law. All these conditions have been met, and recognition has promptly followed. Much credit is due to the commissioners—American and Mexican —who have since May been engaged in the difficult and delicatte task of bringing the two nations together. Our representatives, Charles B. Warren, and John Barton Payne, have done their work well. The most troublesome problem was that presented by the new constitution, one article of which seemed, through its retroactive effect, to authorize, if it did not actually compel, the confiscation of property to which America had long held title. Our government of course had no right to say what sort of constitution another government must adopt, but it did have the right to withhold recognition—and this it did. But this matter has been clear- i ed up, and a satisfactory arrangement has been effected. In 1915 the Carranza government received a de facto and two years later a de jure recognition. But since the collapse of his government and liis murder, there have been no diplomatic relations between the two countries. That these have now been restored is a matter for congratulation on both sides the line. Other nations, Great Britain, in particular, that have been waiting for the United States to act, will now, it is said, extend their recognition. With peace and order restored in Mexico, and with friendly relatftont with other powers, the country ought to prosper gw never before. Perhaps all can now see that it was most fortunate that America did not allow herself to be driven or goaded into war with the neighboring republic. It is not

pleasant to think what would have happened if there had, during Mexico's troubles, been a Mussolini in command at Washington. Rcently we made a several hundred mile trip through northern Indiana and Ichigau and in almost every town of two thousand or more we found well lighted streets, rest rooms and camp grounds. These are necessary steps of progress in these days of the automobile and the town which passes them up is slipping backward instead of forward. The automobile has changed conditions of life in many ways and - the communities must change with them. The campaign to raise funds for the needy in Japan will meet a ready response from the big hearted and kindly people of this nation. In this county and In every community in the United States the money is being raised to send relief to that section where more than a thousand quakes of the earth has brought ruin and sorrow to a million of people. The creditors of Governor McCray have decided they will accept his proposal and give him a chance to puli out with several trustees to assist. That can be done in private matters but it’s not so easy whed it comes to state affairs. It looks like a contest between Coolidge and Johnson for the republican nomination for president and that may give the dark horses a chance. Such things have happened you know. A Wabash county man, ill and despondent decided to end it all and fired five or six shots from a rifle into his head and will live. A foolish man and a rotten shot. ♦ TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY ♦ » From the Dally Democrat Alee ♦ ♦ 20 years ago this clay ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Sept. B.—Adams County Bank buys St. Marys township bonds, paying premium of $164.22. Fort Wayne Shamrocks defeat Decatur ball team at South \\ hitley 1 to C. Contractor Streicher sends colored workman away to avoid further treble. Eggs advance to 17 cents per dozen. John Busenbark, 69, dies as result of fight with son-in law. Joseph O-born Later is arrested. Rev. Frank Jacnkenau lectures at Zion Lutheran church. George Barnet’s horse runs away and is stopped by Dr. Miller. Fort Wayne friends surprise Mrs. J. E. Meibers on her 40th birthday. Many go to Detroit on Clover Leaf excursion. QUEER WORD RELATIVES The name catbird is attributed by various authorities to the sound by the bird in its cry of alarm, says Nature Magazine. Kinsmen in the vegetable world include catnip and catkin. The former takes its name from the fondness shown for it by members of the cat family. The‘term “catkin” as applied to the gower axis of the willow and iioplar and the staminate bowers of such trees as the chestnut, oak and hickory, 'is traced to their resemblance to the tail of the ordinary cat. The “kin" was added to create the dimunitive form, as meaning, literally, “the little tail of a cat.” Similar explanation is given for the name of the cat-tail. o ODD NAME MAKING Is there any relationship between the household cat and the caterpillar? Etymologists trace definite connection. says Nature Magazine of Washington. It is stated that the word “caterpillar” dates back to the fifteenth century, when it was spelled • “caterpyl.” The word is said to be ; derived from the old French “chatej pelose" or “chatepelouse," meaning "hairy cat." “Chat” is French for “cat” and “pelouse" is equivalent to r "hairy", coming from the Latin i “pilus,” a hair. j • f Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Berber ol North Third street have as thiii guests. Mrs. Alex Miller aud children of Ottoville, Ohio.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, SAT, SEPT. 8, 1923

3 - > The People’s Voice 1 THE SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON i Editor Democrat: i “Paul's contribution to Christianity 1 Is most interesting” when the entire I doctrine can be comprehended. Our belief In Monotheism can be best seen by comparison. The sun is the J center of our Solar system. Around i the sun revolves the planets and 1 eomets. The major ones are, Vulcan, , Mercury, Venue. the Eajrthi, Mars. Jupiter. Saturn. Uranus and Neptune. 1 The above and minor planets, Satel--1 letes, Metoers, shooting stars, comets and the zodiacal lights constitute the most that is known about the • system. Sbch men as Copernicus, Galiles, and Sir Isaac Newton by studying the ' movements of solar bodies discover--1 ed laws that are now the foundation i of our astronomy. These laws are , known to a mathematical certainty. During the growing period of this 1 knowledge its advocates suffered 1 persecution because they were underI mining established systems of education that had not been established on the natural laws. To expose these false theories would jeopardize the political and philosophical! standing 1 of leaders that were living off the ’ ignorance of the people, hence, much opposition was encountered. The , truth finally came to the surface. Monotheism, like astronomy and philosophy, has come out of the obscure past. This Idea of the One God had been growing for many i years until Moses on Mount Sinai got a fuller revelation. This system has been studied by such men as Samuel, Elijah, Elisha, Isaih, Jeremiah, with a host of others. At last came John the Baptist who announced the coming of a Great Light in the spiritual skies. This light revealed the center of this spiritual system. All spiritual life moves round this central force that we now know as the Trinity. The knowledge of the Trinity is so meager that many false doced the correctness of the Solar systrines are taught. Mathematics provtem and the resurrection and the heating power proved the correctness , of the spiritual system. Astrono- , mere still have the mathematics to prove the solar system but what has the church done with the healing power. Paul had the understanding and the power, therefore he was co- . abled to rebuke Peter, Barnabas and John Mark when they fell short of the proper vision. These men accepted the rebuke and the truth and therefore grew in the cause. The teachers of Divine truth were persecuted more than the philosophers and astronomers because their light was greater and they revealed more of the corruptness of the world. The churches of today are placing too much emphasis on the material side of life. In spit of Moses and the prophets, the Jews reversed their teachings and refused to give out the blessings of God claiming they were the chosen people to receive these blessings. The same spiritual laws are being violated today. Church organizations in many instances are pushed ahead at the expense of spiritual life. This destroys fellowship and Jays the foundation tor mob law. It did it with the Sanhedren and caused the stoning of Stephen. A glance over the United States reveals the same mob spirit. A lack of fellowship and a greed for power will wreck any government on earth, cites you to the sermon on the Mount Class 34 of the M. E. Sunday School Vigeance Sweet < ’ Now. Mr. Fly, jist light down there! ; You've been a buzzin’ everywhere,— Bit through my hose and ware! Think you're so smart, —jist take u dare And light down there. a , That tanglefoot ‘ll hold you still! , You've been u pesterin’ me until I feel jist like I want to kill . Your whole blamed tribe By jing,— I I will! Jist light dov?n there! 1 I 3 There! That's the time! 1 guess you- :- 'll stay! ; Wish now you hadn't been so-gay? r Smurtalae! Smartly! Buzz away! o You’re goin’ to soon have served your u day,— Aud light down there. »f Elmer Wilkins, of Fort Wayne, was U' here yesterday afternoon assisting u Coach Howard with the football squad at practice.

| Court House | Mr*. McCrory File* A Cross-Complaint Today Elsia A. McCrory today filed a cross-complaint against John S. McCrory, asking for a divorce and alimony in the sum of SIO,OOO. Mr. McCrory filed suit for a divorce a few week ago. The cross-complaint was filed through the Fort Wayne law firm of Aiken, Douglas and Aiken. Mrs. McCrory says in her cross-com-plaint that her husband has failed to provide properly for her during the last three years; that he frequently struck, kicked and choked her; that he often struck her hard enough to blacken both eyes; that he has an ungovernable temper; that several times when he became angry he spit tobacco juice in her face; and that on one occasion while she was sitting in their automobile on the public street he struck her in the face with sufficient force to draw blood and throw it over her clothes an 3 the automobile. • . Complaint On Account Filed. A complaint on an account was filed tn the circuit court today by the B. F. Goodrich Rubber company against Peter Kessler et al, demanding judgment in the sum of S3OO. Attorney Frank Cottrell, of Berne and the firm of Lenhart & Heller, of this city, represent the plaintiff. Complaint On Nite Filed. A complaint on a note was filed in the circuit court today by the Lee Hardware company against Fred D. Beery, in which judgment in the sum of $125 is demanded. Attorney Dore B. Erwin represents the plaintiff. Marriage Is Set Aside. The marriage of Wilma Courtney to Ira Shaffer was set aside by a judgment rendered in circuit court this morn.ug by Judge Jesse C. Sutton. After hearing the evidence in the case, the court found that at the time of the marriage and at the time of the separation of the couple, the girl was under the age. of sixteen years, and consequently the marriage was not legal. The court resorted the girl’s maiden name of Wilma Courtney. Inheritance Tax Reports Filed. An inheritance tax report filed in the estate of Lidia Riley, showed that the totalntet value of the estate was $7,854.78 and that there wts no inheritance tax due from the heirs. An inheritance tax repoYt in the estate of Ninrod McCullough showed the total net value of the estate to be $4,638.25 aud that there was inheritance tax due from the heirs. Special Judges Appointed. In the estate of Frederick Bffsick, the presiding judge had been of counsel in the estate previous to the time of his appointment, and he declined jurisdiction in the estate, appointing Ferd L. Litterer to act as special judge. Mr. Litterer assumed* jurisdiction in the estate and allowed a petition filed by the executor for the sale of capital stock in the Conservative Life Insurance company of South Bend, ordering the sale of $87.50. Attorney C. L. Walters was appointed special judge in the estate of Bernard H. Meyer, since the presiding judge was of counsel in the estate before his appointment as judge. Mr. Walters assumed jurisdiction aud approved the final report of the‘administrator and ordered the distribution according to the final report. Final Report Filed Judge Sutton appointed Attorney Dore B. Erwin to serve as special judge in the estate of Bridgett Haefling, the presiding judge having been of counsel in the estate prior to his appointment. Mr. Erwin assumed jprisdiction and approved the final report of the administrator. He ordered the distribution according to the final report.

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Petroleum Farmer Dies From Wounds In Head Bluffton. Sept .B.—George M. Blair, 6«, a farmer living southeast of Petroleum, died at 6:30 o'clock last evening as a result of a suicide attempt early yesterday morning when he fired three bullets from a 22-calibre single barrel target rifle into his head. He still was conscious when found In an old log barn, 100 yards from the residence, by a son, Raymond, and it was first believed by physicians that he had a fair chance of recovery, as only one bullet pierced the skull, and he still retained his faculties. Yes terday, however, he took a decided change for the worse. Doctors said he had only a bare chance of recovery, and predicted his death. Blairs act is attributed to despondency over poor health, which had produced a state of melancholy at times. He left the house before the rest of the family arose yesterday morn ing, and entering the barn fired the gun three times into his heafl. The first two bullets, fired at an upward angle against the forehead, glanced from the skull. He fired the third bullet directly into the center of the forehead. It was necessary to reload the gun after each of the first two attempts, as it had no magazine. Asked why he attempted suicide, Blair replied, “1 don't know."

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