Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 39, Decatur, Adams County, 14 February 1925 — Page 4

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Publl»h»d Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. J. H. Heller, Pree. end Gen. Mgr £. W. Kempe, Vice-Free. & Adv. Mgr A. R, Holthouse, Sec’y. & Buz. Mgr Entered at the Poetofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. Subscription Rates: Single c0pie5.......... 2 cents One week, by carrier 10 cents Ono Year, by carrier — 15-00 One month, by mail 15 cents Three Months, by mall 11.00 Six Months, by mall——— »1.76 One Year, by mail — >3.00 One Year, at office 33.00 (Prices quoted are withn first and second zones. Additional postage added outside those xonee.) Advertising Rates Made Known by Application. Foreign Representative Carpenter A Company, 123 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, ROAD LEGISLATION:— E. W. Steinhart, president of the Hoosier State Automobile Assoeia tion, has issued a warning against the proposed bills now in the legislature seeking to use the money raised for good roads for other purposes. Here is what Mr. Steinhart says about it: "if there is to be an increase in the gasoline tax and that increase is to be used for replacing present county road repair funds and city street repair funds we have made no progress whatsoever. If the three or four mil liou dollars now paid into the respective county treasuries by the motoring public as personal property taxes on automobiles was put into the county road and city street re pair funds, that would be alright. All over Indiana there is a strong sent! uient for more paving of our stall highways. The people are clamoring for these good roads so why not take any increase that may be levied as a fui l tax and maffh the federal aid money and thus have real pro gross made'.’ These matters are of grave ini portance to the entire motoiing pub lie of this state and are far reaching in their effect. It is a question ot are we to get good roads for our money or are we not? 1 think there is real cause for alarm and that as president of Indiana’s state-wide orgrnization of automobile owners it is high time that a warning be sounded by us that motorists generally urge their senators to see to it that th< present bill is amended and that both ' the Senate and the House be urget to have any increases in automobib taxes be used by the State Highwaj Commission to match federal aid thus getting the maximum amount ol good roads for this money now in stead of using new taxes that Tnay bi added, merely for replacing road rc pair funds already in existence. Il Uncle Sam will give us back a dol lar for each dollar we put up, then that is two new dollars for more good roads now. “At the last session of the legis laturc the three cent general tax levy was removed from the State Highway Commission fund or at least that end was accomplished. This time the in heritance tax of approximately a mil lion dollars is being removed from the road fund and the use of tilt highway commission, and while these holes are being tilled up with more automobile, taxes, there is not now provision that even that what is left will all go to the Highway Commis sion 'and still more increases are be ittg proposed now to replace road re pair funds and city street repair funds. If we are having our automobile taxes steadily increased supposedly for good roads, at least give us the roads and not get our money supposedly for developing our road system to meet present day needs but irt reality using it for other pur poses.” \\e ill agree that its impossible to legi late people to be good if they don't want to be and won't try. The Chicago Tribune says, "About the only tiling w<- lack in America is a liw netking the immortality of the moil i nmptilsory.” And its a wonder we haven't that. The only way you can prepare for eternity which start • non lor all ol >i and lasts forever i Io I'dlow flic teachings of the Christian church. If you are wasting your time that's up to you, but wbv do it. when there are r.o many thin: to do which will help your clii|i, ii and juplor end i,o many -.a;.,. do them'.’ Wt forgi’l whether the groundhog • tiiadow or didn't but wc t'ni. is "durn'' tine weather for i!m time of year and tins whole "'inter Li?. L'ttu just about made to order.

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We complained considerable about' tile "breaks" last summer. Now why| not boost a little because its alright?. Perhaps the weather man likes to be talked nice about as well as “cuzsed" as he so frequently is when it just' don't suit us. j if your subscription is due, tins is! the month to pay it. Most of our big' family of readers have done so but we want every single one to do it. We appreciate the fact that so many have paiij. many of them even before their subscription was due and we | promise to stop bothering you about it in a few days. Gasoline has jumped another two cents. Its as uncertain as wheat for some cause of others. Wc don’t like to be pessimistic but its almost a sure thing it will jump again right after legislature adjourns, for they arc going to add a cent or two on the tax. Return the Boy Scout's smile, boost him in his efforts to lead a clean life, to help others, to do aj service to the public. That’s what makes better men after while and its a great and good cause. 0 „ ■ I Big Features Os RADIO Programs Today SATURDAY'S~BEST radio KSD.'st. Louis, 545.1-M, 8 p. m. (C. S.T.t —St. Ennuis symphony orchestra. Rudolph Gcnz conducting. CKAG, Montreal. 425-M, 8:30 p. m. (E.S.T.I — University of Montreal nigl-t. UEAF, New York, P 1.5 M. 11 p. in. (E.S.T.) —Vincent Lopcg orchestra WLW, Cincinnati, 4223,-M, 8 p. ni. (C.S.T.i—Radio beauty contest. KHJ. Los Angeles, 404.1-M, 8 p. tu. tI’.C.S.T.) —Radio Valentine party. SUNDAY’S RADIO FEATURES WBZ. Springfield. 333.1 M, 3:25 p.. m (E.S.T.) — Symphony orchestra, a ,Liut"d by Germaine Selmitzer, piau ist. WEAF, New York. 491.5-M; WEEI, Boston. 175.9-M; WCAP, Washington, 168.5-M: WDBH. Worcester, 268-M, aud WJAR. rrovideqee, 305.9-M, 7:20 p. m. (E.S.T.)—Roxy and hip gang. M ÜBD. Zion, 3416 M. 8 p. m. (C.S. i )—Mixed aud brass quartette and soloists. ' WLW Cincinnati. 422.3-M, 8:30 p. - m tC.S.T.)— Kopp’s orchestra. r WEAF. New York. 491.5-M, and WEEI. Boston. 475.9-M. 3:45 p. rn. (E S.T.)--Dr. Cadman's Sunday Men’s ■ conference. I . J

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TO DOUBTING THOMASES Weigh this atom of matter, | Compare it with vastest world. .Measure the span of space Where suns and systems are hurled Examine this ray of light.— 1 Hath sped three thousand years Millions of miles every minute! Ix>, Wisdom in power appears. Study the stars that whirl Forever and aye through space; Remember, by His omnipotence Each planet is held in place.. la>ok at this perfect lily And every leaf on the lawn. Tell me— v hat artist fashioned And painted the rainbow and dawn? Gather the grain—from His garden. Count every gift of worth, | Behold how Providence plans And provides for the needs of earth 'Aye! Sea and hear and handle! ' What mortal to doubt would dare, With the universe call'ng, “Children. Trust in ydur father's care.” —A. I). Burkett. o 1 *«**♦**♦*•***« • TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY ♦ ♦ From the Dally Democrat Sloe ♦ * 20 yeare ago thia day ♦ **** * * * Feb. 14 —Citizens discuss through these columns advisability of selling city plant, Kev E. A. Allen favors sale W. J. Archbold and others object. Valentine day observed by sending usual missives. Mcrchry drops tp 1~ below zero and all trains arc five to six hours late. Fred Weyers of Linn Grove leaves for Alaska. ft O. Johnson returns tv Douglas Ariz. after visit here. Situisou Saldner siore at Berne destroyed l|y fire with loss of 115,000, partially insured. 11. R. Moltz leaves'for JCcw York on business trip. H. J. Yager returns from trip to New Orleans and the South. . — . o_ — i The People’s Voice PATRIOTISM AND EDUCATION , This is the month of Lincpln and , Washington, the two great emancii pators; th» transformers of the early ideals of this nation into tangible ac- . cotpplishments. In commemorating 1 the respective birth anniversaries of those commanding figures of our history. men and children of the present vision with renewed appreciation our i nation's struggle for liberty and demi. ocracy and the resultant, equality of s oportuulty to ail—the opportunity to emerga regardless o| poverty and

SalMtto* es Rani* Ma. *>. isl, alr [KflAir i lA Q iE■rIW S U;N D’E L ojg uMBa N. cflAJ^C. JswoJrßp e;rßd£r;e 6 n ojic] rm i. £leNfll ■c oß6[lWßfei6WHNp F P O K. E.sßl 1 . a> 1 e r't|v:O'Stlto£;s nunlr Ejfls Apfloflc I sße N -sflr r i democracy ; George Washington, the ncion of wealth and aristocracy, yet both arose in this freedom-loving land to the highest office within the gift of the nation. The month of February may mean, therefore, be well termed the patriotism-rejuvenating period. It has beeu said that ‘Civilization is in a race between Education and Ua tastrophe.’ The nation that cherishes the. memory of Lincoln and Washing ton shall not fail in its duty in civil ization's race and will rear its childhood in the environment of the ideals as established by these men. We did not fail on Flanders Fields • neither shall Catastrophe triumph. The heritage of our heroes we will eternally treasure. We are accomplishing this by setting up an education which gives inspiration to our patriotism, that stimulates ambition and Ideals for service. This system we shall jealously guard and foster as a memorial to these men; it thus becomes a pat riotic factor; it eliminates class and engenders a universal love of country it becomes a foremost proponent of national ideals; It evacuates truth for truth's sake, concerning itself with equality of opportunity ami measuring results In terms of ability to serve. Tn the World War, through those who stood for it. this same force proved a citadel to national morale. It Is now knocking at the doors of legislation seeking laws where lays arc not to carry the American Flag into every school; it is the motive power which has led thirty metropolitan newspapers to initiate a nation-wide oratorical contest on the interpretation of our Constitution a national movement which President Coolidge has outspokenly endorsed. It is making Americanism the foundation-stone it is untiring in its advocacy of universal culture, irrespective of origin, status or environment. The work of our YESTERDAYS has been done. The task of the TOMORROWS is still inour hands, in which education must lie recognized as the foundation of future progress, i ho enemy of crime, the backbone of morals, the conservator of the home and the essential of citizenship. This is our task • the translation through education of those ideals into rcali tics. Lincoln and Washington — “May more such men be ours " —Better School Leagues, Inc. o — ■ - OBITUARY f Marllia Dyarman Johnston, daughter of John and Elizabeth Dyarman, was born in Harrison count, Pennsylvania, April 17, 1830. At the age of one year she moved with her parents to Muskigan county, Ohio, and later on to Delaware county, Ohio. In the year of 1852 she came with her parents to Adams county, Indiana, lo eating near Pleasant Mills. In 1853 she was united in marriage to Jonathan H. Andrews, two children were born to this union, Hazel C. Andrews, of Dewitt. Ark., and Elizabeth Merryman, deceased. In 1875 her companion passed into th>beyond and she married again in 1859 to Jonathan C. Andrews and to this union was born one child. Anna Essex, of Monroe, Indiana. This busbaud died in 1863. In 1869 she was married to James Johnston, to this union were born two children. Thom as Johnston, of Dunkirk, Indiana, and Margaret Dulin, of Monroe, Indiana. •Mr. Johnston preceded her in death January 11. 1913. The deceased was converted at the age of 18 and united with the Protestant Methodist cburcb. She lived hi that faith until death. During her last illness, which lasted for over two years, she frequently was happy in her meditation of God and bis salva- , tion. like many others under similar circumstances, she could jiot. uuder- . stand why her illness should be so prolonged, but the endured all in 1 Christian fortitude and patience. Ebe departed this life at her home in Monroe, Ind , February 6, 1925, rff the ripe old age of 91 years, 9 mouths, 19 days. Sijc leaves to mourn h»r departure one half sister. Catherine Carpenter, of Middleberry, Ohio; two ’ sons, two daughters, 27 grand chil dren. ,aud 48 great grand children: • 4 step daughters, \I4 step children, t aud a host of other relatives and ’ friend-. The services were ■ conducted from the Methodist Church f in Monroe, Indiana, by the pastor B. 3 I. Zecbiel, Monday, February 9 at 1 1■ p. m. Interment in the Ray cemetery.

' The dear Lord best Interview are J humble human souls the JOSP*' “ a Ufa like hess is more tlj,n 1,00 or scroll*- w <• ' CARO OF THANKS Wo wish iu this manner to thank all our neighbors and friends for their kimlness and assistance through the sickness and death of our Dear Mother, Martha Johnston, and also the minister for his kind words. The Children. ■ —Q— —— Terre Haute. — The chamber of commerce here has voted 837 to 49 • declaring Tcrro Haute an open ahop ‘ e,ty ’ . u a Crawfordsville. — Fifteen hundred, I persons signed their names to ape-J tition sent Senator Durham asking . that the present system of state game wardens be retained. nivm —o Call 436 for Taxi. ts ——o — The very best Chestnut hard coal mined delivered at sls per ton; cash. Try a ton and get a chance on the free ton of soft coal given away each month. Carroll Coal & Is? New Words! New Words! tiiouiandt of them tpelled. pronounced, and defined in WEBSTER'S HEW INTERNATIOHAL DICTIONARY The “Supreme Authority" Get the Beet! Here are a few samples: ' agrimotor soviet abreaction hot pursuit typer rotogravure Air Council askari capital ship mud gun sippto mystery ship Ruthen* sterol irredenta paravane ahoneen Flag Day megabar Red Star Esthonia S. P boat overhead Blue Cross aerial cascade camp-fire girl a. /a thie Storehouee fiBK. » of Information Serving You? 2700 Faaea 6000 liluatrations 407,000 Words and Phrase* Gazetteer and Biographical Dictionary WRITE for a sample page of the ' New Words, specimen of Regular I and India Papers, FREE. | G. & C. MERRIAM CO. Springfield, Maae., U. S. A.

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