Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 22, Number 187, Decatur, Adams County, 6 August 1924 — Page 4

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Putell»b«d Every Evening Eieegt Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. J. H. Heller—Preg. and Oen. Miff. E. W. Karnpe—Vice-Prea. * Adv. Mgr. A. R. Holthouae—Sec’y. and Bua. Mgr. Entered at the Poatofflce at Decatur Indiana m aocond clan matter. Rubecrlptloa Rates Single coplea ceute One Week, by carrier —lO cent! One Year, by carrier —. 15.00 One Month, by mall—.cents Three Months, by mail — SI.OO Six Months, by mail .—11.76 One Year, by mall ....—.-.53.00 One Year, at office— ——53.00 (Prices quoted are vlthln first and second sones. Additional postage added outside those sones.) Advertising Raise Made Knosm on ApplleaUon. Foreign Representative Carpenter A Company, 122 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Fifth Avenue Bldg., New York City, N. Y. Life Bldg., Kansas City, Mo COBBED HAIR FOR TEACHERS:— ft seems like a small thing to create so much discussion but in a number of counties in Indiana the trustees have adopted resolutions declaring that lady teachers must dress in certain fashion and cannot wear their hair bobbed. It would seem just as sensible to resolute that the male teachers must or must not wear chin whiskers and a smile. However, over in Blackford county the trustees after discussing the problem for several hours unanimously adopted this sensible resolution: "We, the members of th board of education of Blackford county, de- * sire to go on record as opposing any restrictions, rub s or regulations that might be applied to teachers’ dress, or any personal ideas that they might have which would add to their personal comfort. Also, we believe that bobbed hair is very comfortable to women and very commendable to their personal appearance, and any tea, her in this county so desiring to bob her hair can do so without fear of losing her po ition." The trustees ot this county believe that those of surrounding counties who have passed resolutions to the effect that teachers bobbing their hair will lose their position, have overstepped the bounds of their authority in trying to dictate to women their mode of hair-dressing. > We have heard much favorable com ment concerning the proposed county rest room and we hope that instead of just saying you are for it, you will sign the petition, which „re to be presented to the county council and we call your attention to the fact thathese petitions should come from out side this city more than inside. The rooms are designed for the use of visitors and it’s up to the people of the county to say whether or not they want this improvement. Two or three thousand names from outside will have more influence with the council than twice that number from thi : city. The fire department made a run to a farm owned by D. C. Gates, and located eight or nine miles east of here Monday evening, assisted the neighbors to save property worth several thousand dollars. The new engine was used and Ihe work was speedily accomplished. We call that a real service and there is not the leas* 1 doubt that Mr. Gates appreciates it ! as may be noticed by reading hlu * than), s n today's paper. As 1 ■ay. only those who have watched I ' e i.< ! p roper t y realize i thnnkfu) they are . lt was goo(] work “d we are prqnrt ot the boyg —- - j Swift as lightning, inexorable a-.-, 1 fate was the judgment pronounced against Prohibition Agent Robert .] Owen, who led the ill-starred raid on the private cellar of Hugh Gilbert De Fritsch, wealthy New York real estate dealer. Mr. Owen hag been dismissed. Mrs. DeFritsch is a niece of Mr?,. William Howard Taft, it is to be hoped the fact that Mrs. DeFritsch

Flashlights of Famous People

Face<toOFace With Morris Gest Impresario and Producer of “The Miracle” (By Joo Mitchell Chapple) A bright young foreign born boysold newspapers and did odd jobs in Boston not many years ago, and he spent a large portion of his earnings in visiting the theatres. Far up in a gallery seat he was a keen observer. Morris Gest beagn his theatrical career in IS93 —the year of the panic —later becoming a member of the firm of F. Ray Comstock and Morris Gest, organized in 1905. They produced more than fifty notable plays among them “Experience" and "Mecca.” Morris Gest married Reina Victoria, the only daughter of David Belasco. He was the first impresario to bring the original Russian Ballet to America. This was followed by the company from the famous Moscow Art Theatre who had a long run in NewYork. with plays given entirely in Russian. His later triumph, “The Miracle.” produced at the Century Theatre, has had a long run, and still' remains one of the distinctive productions in New York. Morris Gest has, the appearance of an artist —keen gray eyes and grayhair. rather pale and nervous. He not only visions the power of the stage, but has the courage to carry his visions to completion. A theatrical manager -who loves his art. the dreams of the boy in the gallery have come true, bringing the thrilll of creation. There is evidence year by year that Morris Gest believes in the theatre as a public institution, and that the influence of the stage is becoming more vital. Through the introduction of the Russian plays he sought to bring about a better understanding of his own Russian people associated with the early memories of his birthplace, in Vilna, Russia. “Art. after all, is but a form ot ex-

Editor’s Note: Send ten names of your favorite famous folk now living to Joe t Mitchell Chapple. The Attic, Waidorf Astoria Hotel, New York City. The f readers of this paper are to ncminateJor this Hall of Fame.

is related to an ex-president of the United States and chief justice of the federal supreme court had nothing to do with the summary action taken against the too diligent Owen.—-Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. Property owners along those streets where ornamental lamp posts have been erected are urged and requested to trim the trees. A number of the new posts are entirely hidden because of the thick foliage. We are sure every one will comply with this, request. The lamps have been erected ;.t a considerable cost and it’s a shame not to have them show. Hereafter it is probably that this will be required before the posts are erected. We are informed by those who are in charge of rest rooms in this city that advantage is frequently taken and that a number of persons seem not to realize, the effort and labor necessary to keep the quarters sanitary and attractively clean. Co-opera-tion is asked and will be appreciated we are sure. These complaints, however, are not arguments against a rest room which will bo kept open day and night and all the time. No official action was taken by the council last evening regarding the proposed switch for the Clover Leaf for which a franchise is asked, but some progress was made. The local committee has arranged matters so it is believed the matter can be disposed of quickly whenever the railroad is ready. ' The swimming pool project is going along and while no official announcement. of plans can be made we are sure that steps will be taken within a short time which will assure the Pool for next year—and a good one. Those in authority are working it out carefully and with determination. ' —o— — loomington—- Fumes from dynaJ? “ irly Buffocated Otis Harden and Alva Harden, COU .i as , when they ( were digging a thirty-foot well.

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P- W'' -W. $ /• ' W >' ■< '! . M V ■ o \ j MORRIS GEST says: “Disaster should never daunt a 1 man—it is only a rehearsal for the! continuous life drama of achieve- < ment.” (

pression, of feeling, of emotion, some- - thing that cannot always be defined and measured as an organic substance\ that subtile something that passes to j an understanding not altogether de l finable. Truly ‘actions speak louder!] than words’ in the living pictures of , the stage.” “The Miracle,” in which hundreds of people appear on the stage to build up a single idea, is an art conception I worthy of Morris G<A. To have provided that farewell appearance of Madame Duse indicates 1 the cosmopolite mind which began/ with “Saisin Russe,” where he intro-’' duced the art of his native country. I which he left at the age of nine, to 1 fight his way through the street. 1 through the box office of the theatre. 1 f on to producing manager. -1 “Disaster should never haunt a man—-It is only a rehearsal for the t continuous life drama of achieve- \ ment.” 5 The query often passes along the | line: “What will Gest do next?” ThisL cannot be foretold. Unrestrained by j schedules and conventionalities there I s is always expectancy when announce-' ment is made as to what Morris Gest| will provide for the guests at his , playhouse. ' I

> |' r . '< ■ V i •> t - ' : i THE VALLEY OF DREAMS ■ What we can not have, or dwell with. We may still possess in dreams, And the world our fancy pictures " Is the fairer world it seems. c From my gardens rise the grain fields ’* Then the far off forest line, i s Then the sky, And earth and heaven f< Weave a wond rtul design. Beyond tho. e fields, this side the for- _ est, 1 Lies a valley out of sight. Where my truant fancy pictures What it wishes, day or night. i O’er the valley hangs a hazy Bluish-purpie veil of mist, — Fleecy clouds in turquoise setting ' When- the wandering winds are hist . Ott 1 dream a lake lies hidden i > There are water lillies growing; |v Oft at dawn, the world still sleeping, j I, in fancy, fishing go. • Seems I hear the waves a-washing Seems I see the path of gold; < Seems I small the fragrant marshes;’. I Seems I feel the winds blow cold. Or. the stars are smiling at. me From tiie mirror 'round my boat, ? Where, in fancy, on its bosom i Through the stilly night I float. , Or. 1 see remembered faces. Hear those voices that, of yore 1 Sang the simple songs of childhood ; ’ 'Round my country cabin door. • Or, 1 go to that sweet cottage 3 With its gold impaneled gate f At the margin of the. river t Where they, patient, for me wait. 1 What we can not have, or dwell with. We may still possess in dreams; > And the ’world our fancy pictures. Is the fairer world it seems. A. I). Burkett. o- ♦ ♦♦♦*♦ + ♦ + + +♦*♦ 4> TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Frcpi the Daily Democrat fllea ♦ ♦ 20 years ago this day ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*♦♦♦♦♦ August 6. 1304 Alton E. Parker resigns as judge of supreme court of New York and will devote time as candidate for president. Arrangements made to light the fair grounds with electricty. Berne citizens organize the Alpine Oil Company with $30,000 capital stock. New Text books for public schools i

[announced. j Wash Burrdl is at McGill, Ohio on | business. Harvey I’eVitmey of Cincinnati is visiting here. Tramps get drunk and engage in a fight near Erie. One man badly cut up taken to jail ami given medical attention. S. Pillar . sup' rintendmit 01 horse di-spartment for fair says they have large number of entries. Miss Blanch Miller returns to Detroit after a visit here. * — I Big Features Os j RADIO S Programs Today j (Copyright 1924 by United Press) WCAP, Washington (469) 8:25 p. in. EST —U. S. Army Hand. WOO, Davenport (484 m) 8 p. ni. ('ST. —Organ recital by Erwin Swindell. WEBH. Chicago (370 mi—-10:30 (’ST — Bat program of popular numbers. WOO, Phila (509 m) 7:30 EST Concert from Houston Hall, University of Penn. WJZ. New York (455 m) 7:15 p. m. EST.—English program by the Goldman band, direct from Central i’ark. o AUCTION SCHOOL NOTES The Reppert Auction School open ed Monday morning witli seventeen enrollments and every one ready to work. The school met with (’cl. Reppert in the class room at Bellmont I’ark and those who had never heard him’ at work received their great >st thrill in hearing this great auctioneer. Col. Reppert introduced the instructors who were present and as each was introduced, ho gave a greeting of welcome. Col Pettit, of Bloomfield. lowa, was introduced first, and when we say he is a thriller, we are putting it mildly. Mr. Pettit will give instruction in grammar and voice culture, and we are sure “he is there,” When Col. Reppert introduced Col. Roy Johnson, of Decatur, everyone present knew that they were going to like him because of his open and frank contenance and the welcome that he gave each student as they arrived in the city. And last, but by no means least, Col. Earl Garten, of Greensburg, was introduc'd. Every one was up on his tees, because they knew that lie had an important message for them. He was introduced as the “Big Brother of every student, as he is more than wrapped up' in every one in the class, and his whole interest is to see that every student advances as rapidly as possible under his masterful instruction. Decatur should be proud of the Reppert School of Auctioneering, be?ause of the high standard of morally which is insisted upon, and every student will go home morally better ’or having been here. o — IRA LYBARGER FATALLY HURT NEAR GENEVA (Continued from Page One) about the abdomen and the internal injuries caused his death. The Geneva undertakers went to Fort Wayne last night and brought the body home in an ambulance. z Ire Lybarger was born in Paulding county, Ohio. He followed the carpenter trade for a number of years and resided in Geneva about thirty years ago. Twenty-five years ago, he moved his family to South Dakota where he operated a ranch for eight or ten years, before returning to "Geneva. He purchased the S. W. Hale farm near Geneva in 1912. Mr. Ly--1 arg, r owned more than two hundred acres of land. At the time of his death he resided on what Is known as the oi>l T. E. Mann farm, a short distance southwest of Geneva. The sand pit used by Geneva people for a swimming pool is located on his land, directly opposite his home. Mr. Lybarger is survived by his wife and eleven children. The children are: Mrs. Fred Chartier, of near Bluffton; Harold Shoemaker, of Wabash township; Mrs. Charles Armstrong, of near Geneva; Mrs. Albert Ineiehen, of Geneva; Calen Lybarger. of Los Angeles, California; Jesse Lybarger of Hoagland; Ralph Lybarger of South Bend; and Merle. Clarence, .Tames and Lee, all at home. Mr. and Mrs. Lybarger recently returned from a visit with their son Calen in California. Funeral arrangements will not be made until word has been received from the son in California. However ft has been decided that the body

will be taken back to the old home In i Ohio for burial. ! ~ALL OVEt' 1N DIA N A (United Press Service) ' Wabash—" They met on the bridge nt midnight, never to meet again lor she was an east-bound heifer and he , whs a west-bound train. Hui' 1 ) Shocky, of Wabash, is seeking reparation from the Indiana Service Corporation for his tow. Vincennes —Kiwnnfaiiß and farmers are at battle in a ball game. Odds are given the farmers. f Muncie—Mrs. Marie Vorh ■ “ ul) k ed a broken leg when she stepped 'I from the sidewalk In front of an auto11mobile driven by Claud Noting Coumbus—Charles Houser, whose M home is in Y'akamo, Wash., will visit J i:is birth pla,<e near i < ' forty-five years absence. i Wabash—The populace became ex-, cited and called the police when they thought a baby left in a carriage on the sidewalk here had been abandoned. After about a halt hour the father returned and calmly wheeled the carriage away. Hammond —Motorists on highways complain of auto petting parties. Machines wable about the road so badly they are difficult to pass. ■ o Watch for the Ray McCollum sale bill of Household Furnishings to ap-| pear in this paper soon Sale to be held Aug. 16.

US.Royal Cords I BALLOON ~ BALLOON-TYPE HIGH PRESSURE ■ Built of Latex-treated Cords | RIGHT now the user of Royal Cords is « . profiting by a development in tire ' 3 building that is anywhere from three to five B years ahead of the industry as a whoh. — f £ Latex-treated cords. ® The Latex Process, which gives so much added strength and wearing quality to Royal IJ 5 ’ S Cords, was invented and patented by the - S makers of United States Tires. MW i l B It will undoubtedly supersede all other |jy IB Iff W W methods. \■' M W You can get the benefit in Royal Cord //I B g High Pressure Tires of all sizes from 30 x 316 i /rsm ft inches up, in Royal Cord Balloon Tires /rj > K for 20 and 21 inch rims, and Royal Cord JOI S / ■ H S. Balloon-Type Tires that fit your present I * % U ft wheels and rims. tgL © T w And you can get it now. I J .. * F" X United States Tires ML,S I, y ■ are Good Tires m ! | O JI I Buy U. S. Tires from H Porter & Beavers, Decatur, Ind. ri nu .- i Garaae B Wm. Linnemeier, Preble. Ind. C Durkin’s Modern Garage, Decatur,.. Decatur, Ind- £ Liby & Yost, Decatur, Ind. You are going away and I we know some folks who I would like to go with you! | We have a Michaels-Stern suit here in stock < during this sale that is hankering to sit up in tl> e g CjJ) p front seat with you— S X&y* We have some M. Kohn & Son Shirts that S want to register a lot of good looks while you g / register at your Summer Hotel. s / Two of our Chalmers and B. V. D. Union g / . /. : ? Stilts asked us only this morning when you "(’ re * l ' ** leaving—we said any day now! Men—a whole storef’ul of fine cool g Vacation apparel is waiting for you to walk in 3 /■’®n an d say, “Let’s get going Boys-—we leave in the ■ morning.” . * | SALE PRICES ARE IN VOGUE 5 p Bathing Suits..Tsc to $4.00 ‘ Tropical Suitss9.so to $21.50 b *” , Cool Union Suits.44c to sl-19 ; , Feather weight Shirts79c to $1.89 : lelub’T-Ay&a> Gs I Decatur” l

THE BOY j The greatest problem in many a i household is the boy. ? 1 It is a big problem. j One of the most important hints > toward solving it is to encourage the * e boy to start a Savings Account of {£ his own. ! S This means Thrift and Character. ' ® WE INVITE THE BOYS TO ■ START THEIR SAVINGS ACCOUNT 1 AT THIS BANK. ■ The Peoples Loan & Trust Co. I Bank of Service 5 . .■■■■l I imnw—M—