Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 22, Number 222, Decatur, Adams County, 17 September 1924 — Page 4

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. J. H. Heller—Pres, and Gen. Mgr. E. W. Kampe—Vice-Preu. & Adv. Mgr. A. R. Holthouse—Sec'y. & Bus. Mgr. Entered at the Postofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. Subscription Rates: Single copies 8 cents One week, by carrier 10 cents One Year, by carrier 15.00 One month, by mall .. ——Bs centg Three Months, by mail 11-00 Six months, by mail 11.75 One Year, by mall $3.00 One Year, at office $3.00 (Prices quoted are within first and second zones. Additional postage added outside those >onea.) Advertising Rates Made Known on Application Foreign Representative Carpenter & Company, 123 Michigan Avenuue, Chicago, Fifth Avenue Bldg., New York City. N. Y. Life Bldg., Kansas City Mo The first thing to do in preparation for election i s to see that every voter in Adams county it duly registered. Remember that if you have moved from one precinct to another YOU MUST REGISTER or yon cannot vote. If you are a first voter or it for any reason you did not register two years ago, do it on October 6th or before. If you will call at democratic head quarters you can register in a few minutes. See that you are qualified to vote. It’s your duty and you ought to be glad to do it. John W. Davis spoke to 75,000 peo pie at a Missouri rally the other day and he made votes for he told those present as well as millions of other who heard his speech by radio or read it in newspapers, just where he stood and what his idea is a correcting certain things whch are wrong. He is the ablest man who has appeared before the public as a candidate for president in many years. He can serve . you to best advantage and when the people recognize this fact, we believe they will support him enthusiastically and earnestly and will vote for him. John W. Davis will speak at Fort Wayne Saturday evening of this week and it is needless to predict a large crowd. Plans are being made so that everyone who attends will be able to see and hear the democratic candidate for president. Dr. McCulloch, candidate for governor, other aspirants for state office and many leaders will at tend the big rally, opening the cam paign in northeastern Indiana. It is probable that a hundred automobiles from this comity will form a delegation while many will go by traction and train. We received a postal this morning complaining about the fact that with in one and two blocks of Second street, weeds are permitted to grow on a lot owned by one of the churche: of the city, causing a nuisance at well as making that part of town look “careless and forlorn.” The signa ture and the last line or two of the card was blurred by the cancellation stamp but we call attention to the fact so that the lots can be taken can of by the owners. We are sure ev erybody is trying to make this the best appearing town in this part of the state and that such suggestions are made in good faith. * John Adair is making a straight-for-ward campaign. He is a business man as well as a statesman and he knows: what kind of a job he is tackling when he says that if elected he will not rest until every grafter, crook and profiitcer is driven from the nation's capitol. taxes reduced, agriculture redeemed, .abor given a square deal and economy and efficiency systems installed in every department. Mr. Adair s erv-

cl ten years in congress and was rec- , ognized as one of the most tireless workers there. Since he retired in 1316 he has continued his study of gov- 1 ernmental affairs and he is better able' now than ever before to represent you in the halls of congress. It seem 3 ‘ us he is the kind of a man you would want there.

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Face to Face With William H. Todd Famous American Shipbuilder , (By Joe Mitchell Chapple) ’ Pre-eminent fame i 3 an American ) shipbuilder is due Willi ;>i Henry Todd > who knows a ship from keel to top- • mast. A wiry-built and hearty human ' being, lie puts his whole soul in build--1 ing ships, just as a poet would write 1 an epic. Amid the ship-building act tivities at Wilmington. Delaware, Will--1 iam H. Todd was born. His father wa s a shipbuilder before him. As a youth he knew the long hours and hard work in the struggling days of the industry. Pointed out as a prize product of the public schools, he insists that his real deucation was with the tools of a shipbhilder. Ship-building and docks everywhere in the U. S. A. are as familiar to Wiliam Todd as a front lawn. Nor is he a shoemaker without shoes for he is one shipbuilder who owns a yacht. It is named for his mother, Sarah F. Moody Todd “Gacemo.” and carries the welcome of a home. That mother’s picture is still on the deck with that of his grandchildren. William ,Todd is a man of sentiment and a hale fellow, as one who follows the sea ought to be. Among the workmen at Wilmington I saw him dodging hither and thither at a launching. I thought of Longfellow's lines of launching the ship. The vessel seemed to be almost human as she proudly slid down the ways into the water to sail the seven seas. William Todd speak s in Nautical terms and sings the song of San Fran•isco Bay as well as Mary McCarthy. There is no seaweed or gloom gathering when Bill Todd is around. It is not “move to the rear of the car” with him. but “aft.” When he speaks of moving to the front, the one expressive word. “Forward,” is used. Indeed. his life has been one continuous forward movement since he carried his dinner pail to the shipyards. Honored by his craft and a thirtysecond degree Mason. William Todd is an all-around real citizen of the U. S. A. who believes that every day should see something constructive ac-

Editor’s Note: Send ten names of your favorite famous folk now living to Joe Mitchell Chapple, The Attic. Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City. The readers of this paper are to nominate for this Hall of Fame

If there was no other reason than C the fact that it is costing $50,000 more I s a day now to operate the state than ! i a it did four years ago and $75,000 more e than eight year ago, Ed Jackion should be defeated. His office alone it £ cosing many thousands a year more than it did under his predecessor and f there are fortv other reasons whv he 1 should not be elected. It s time to return seme government to the township . and county, it’s time to call a halt on , ! reckless expenditure; It’s time to quit ( forming boards and commission and abolish those not needed. It’s tiipe to ' ■ change administrations. Dr. McCulloch is clean, honest, safe, trustwor- ] thy and able. He is asking to serve 1 r you and promises you strict attention ; tj the business of the governor’s office. The discouraging thing about the republican administration of national affairs since 1910 is the fact that they disagree among themselves and that no president has been able to handle his own congress. That's a serious condition. Why is that since 1910 four years of republican rule have invariably produced »as in 1912 and 1924, a third party movement? What is There about a republican administration which drives the country into sectional and class rebellion? There must be some reason and there is. They disagree aiuon:; themselves, promise t.h!t',s to win ilccti.i-s, not intending to carry Him cr. The p ■■ * le have an icea that l licans victory means (U'sperity. Have you Lad it the past four years? Think about it between now an election day. If you don’t vote to your own interests

you are foolish. o ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ twenty years ago today • ♦ * ♦ From the Dally Democrat files ♦ 20 years ago this day ♦ C ' ll_ • , Hera- 17—President Shontz and General Manager Williams of the

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, WEDNESDAY. SEPT. 17. 1924

“ 1 WILLIAM TODD says: "The spirit of the crew working together counts for the expression "Pull- J ing togetherj comes from the vernacular of the sailor.” - complished. His philosophy has a poetic turn. Listen, while he strikes eight bells: “My views? Never had views. A staunch craft to sail, a good crew and. a port in view. That is all there is to the cruise of life. There is something in going to sea that has much ’ to do with the intrepid spirit of Ameri- ( can development. On board ship there is discipline, regularity and sys-, tern that impels cohesive and co-op-, erative action. The spirit of the crew working together counts for the in- 1 spiring expression of ’Pulling together’: comes from the vernacular of the sailor.” Life has been one continuous constructive cruise with William Henry Todd. From the rivet and screws to the study of blueprints, anchors and hawser s his pastime as well as his vocation has been ships. He maintains the joviality of a sailor at sea or ashore. Always looking after his crew, wether thev be aboard ship or I a dinner party at the Hotel Bossert.i Brooklyn, which has a roof garden! built like a ship. HerO he lives and feel 3 qivite at home on land as on the sea, viewing the skyline of New York with a sweeping view. William H. ' Todd is never far away from ships, that encompass his larger vision of his life.

Clover Leaf here to urge subsidy to secure division. National convention of Red Men adopt resolution barring saloon keepers from membership. Fred Harris, the Warren oil magnate was here today. George Cromer is campaigning in the county this week. Miss Vic Stone is visiting her ' brother. Ross, in Muncie. After five useless attempts Henry Magley of route seven gets a good well of water. Zehr & Speicher cf I Geneva did the drilling. High grade apples are selling at forty cents a bushel.A horse valued at $l5O '>is missing from the Alphonse Kohne farm. Noah Loch’s band furnished the music at the democratic rally here last night. o I I A MAN AMONG MEN , Happy the man who leaves behind The trouble of life and its care. — As one clips off the thorn from the rose That love's white bosom shall wear. / r Happy the man who can forget The heartache of yesterday; He shall stronger be for the unknown trial He shall meet along the way. / Happy the man who begins each day With good-will for all the world As the sun shines bright when stormy night Is o’er and day’s flag unfurled, i Happy the man whose conscience, clear, Gives him the strength of ten; As the oak in the forest, strong and straight. He shall stand, a man among men. —A. D. Burkett.

Sunday School » Lesson ’ <By hkv. r n eitzwatbk. D.ix. !>•«■ of th-- Evening School. Moody Bible In- I •tltun- of Chlc»«o ) I©, l»t«. W.Ktorn N«wxp*t»r t nlun.) Lesson for September 21 JESUS MAKING A MISSIONARY TOUR LESSON TEXT—Mark 185-4 S. GOLDEN TEXT—Thou canxt makg m« clean, —Mark 1:40. PRIMARY TOPlC—Jesus Jleallug a Leper. JUNIOR TOPlC—Jesus and the Believing Leper. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR ' TOPIC —Jesus, the Great Physician. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPlC—Medical Missions. 1. Jesus Praying (v. 35). After a series of most strenuous efforts, Jesus retired to a lonely place to pray. Doubtless He felt the need 'of having Ills spiritual strength rei cruited. He who the day before had j I shown His mighty power in casting i out devils and banishing disease now ! needed to be alone with God. In or- ! der to do this He arose long before daylight. He had slept at Peter’s house and withdrew to a solitary place | unperceived. The very best time to I pray is In the morning when our physical powers have been renewed. 11. Found by Peter (vv. 36. 37). His work of the preceding day had made such a profound impression that the multitudes sought Him. Since the people were so aroused the dls--1 ciples thought that it was the opportune time to press the campaign. For ! that reason Peter, and perhaps Andrew, James and John, eagerly sought Him and told Him what the multitudes were doing. 111. Preaching In Other Towns (vv. 38. 39). The great Missionary persisted in His program despite the success which had attended His efforts at Capernaum. Popularity in n given place Is not tlie criterion by which to determine the wisdom of remaining there. He preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee and cast out demons, for it was for this very purpose that He came forth from the Heavenly Father. IV. Jesus Heals a Leper (vv. 40-45). This deed Is highly significant. It not only shows His mighty power and divine love but It is symbolical. Leprosy is a type of sin. (1) It was defiling. The leper was nn outcast because of this defilement. Sin banishes from the presence of God. I (2) It was Incurable. There was no cure for leprosy. Only God could cure it. So there was but one remedy for the cancellation of guilt —the removal of man’s sin—that is the cross , of Christ. (3) It is contagious. It spreads from one to another. Segregation > was necessary In order to keep It : from spreading. Sin is contagious. (4) It is in the blood. Sin is hereditary. i 1. His Great Need (v. 40). This caused him to break through all ceremonial regulations and cast himself at the Savior’s feet. The sinner's great need should cause him to break , through all barriers and cust himself at the feet of Jesus. 2. His Request (v. 40). He was quite sure of Jesus’ ability to cure him. He knew quite well that no human physician could do this but he was somewhat doubtful as to His I willingness. We can be assured today. not only of His ability, but His , willingness. 3. The Compassionate Lord (v. 41). He put forth His hand and touched I the leper. Only the divine Lord could touch a leper and notybe defiled. Accompanying the touch was the declar- , atlon of Ills willingness to heal. No , doubt this greatly strengthened the leper’s faith but startled the people who looked on. 4. An Immediate Cure (v. 42). Dii vine healing is always instantaneous I and complete. This is the outstund- ■ ing difference between divine healing and the so-called “faith healing.” 5. His Stern Charge (vv. 43, 44). Christ dismissed him with a strict charge that he should not make this known. The reason for this was that wide publicity would create such excitement as to Interfere with His preaching. Furthermore, he was still ceremonially unclean. His going to the priests with a proper offering would indicate his regard for the laws and customs of Moses and therefore disarm prejudice. 6. Willful Disobedience (v. 45). Instead of rendering grateful obedience he blazed It abroad and thus hindered the Lord's work. Thus we see that the stupid self will of one man may preVent many from hearing and seeing the blessings of the Lord’s preaching and healing. Revelation of the Ideal The candor of a child, unconscious of its own beauty and seeing God clear as the daylight, Is the great revelation of the Ideal. —Renan. God’a Stewards God owns, pian possesses and controls. We are God’s stewards.—Bap- • tist Standard. Life Life is meant for work, and not for ease.—-Kingsley.

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$50,000 A DAY The STATE Administration of Indiana is spending $50,000 a day more in this year of 1924 than it spent in tiie year 1920. This does not include school houses or local taxes. The Indiana Year Book, official publication of the state, shows the state expenses of 1920 were $16,749,798. This year of 1924 they will run from 32 to 35 million dollars, an increase of more than $15,000,000. Counting eight hours a day, six days a week, and 300 working days a year, which is more time than state officials work, the increase this year over four years ago amounts to $6,250 an hour. $50,000 a day. $300,000 a week. $15,000,000 a year. • With this vast sum an of 10,000 employes at $5 a day could be hired throughout the year. The taxpayers foot the bill. An important part of this spendthrift administration, under which expenses have increased $50,000 a day, is the Secretary of State, who is now the Republican candidate for Governor. No voter has heard him criticise this enormous increase of taxes. Is it worth $50,000 a day to have a part of this administration at the head of the state government the next four years? —Paid Political Advertising • . 7 J —- billiards i n q a gentlemans n z iOS ~ Mb •, • WsOLv ~ . " Stamps one a gentleman i, z. he ung at my lady’a harpsichord, and played back- . T 5 ATIENCE, good judgment and seH-control, the •umare good-humor, acj nearing f a terr.,n maniy A. inner characteristics of a gentleman, are ae that had i:» charm and - , , veloped to -a fine point by the game of billiards. And, still further, the man who plays billiards acquires even the very physical qualities that stamp one a gentleman—poise, bearing and a certain manly grace. The game itself is so interesting and so keenly competitive that it appeals to the man who loves sport for sport’s sake. It makes one forget personal worries and inspires good humor. In truth, a billiard table fairly radiates cheer and good fellowship. The environment which you will find in our rooms has made it an ideal social center. Here scores of men gather daily for their recreation. Lose Bros. Billiard Hall I 124 N. Second St.

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