Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 53, Decatur, Adams County, 3 March 1927 — Page 7

■rents' school H V... united Press)— ■ g> as applied «. M" ' ing h IB' glwn « lril ‘ l b - v »’ in parenthood ■ .A^n.i-oauen, 1 opened H research of the UnlBB’" .. .. «ho are sponsoring M' ii’to’ii. to preserve the 3 , 11(i integral structure ot Amen- ■ t.umi as "the nations ■ icod.-ru ,n its nature he ■ a.... duy prsratn lectures w( I t<a- ■ , eofv ohl research andedu- ■ ; ev.-.f n lieges and uni- ■ nrsilies all over the country. fcSl Thl . ..'.■iiosphere of the convention ■ M r- no shi»i‘Od>- to that of the us9 1 .invention. Child 9.". left to tie- dieti- ■ " d.« tor . the lectures will 9 >hid training. They 9 , lini that Stu oath Ot character and 9 n-it habits d- peiid pome on the skill 9 in training the child than 9 u ill- t.utuial instincts and abilities. 9 .'..re'’ .ut.iuinitiotis Hom re-earch 9 t.d pun tire in the science ot 9 tnutuns :1 b ‘ V ' h ,hl '°" gh 9 ■:.•■ adolescent age will lie discussed 9 trun every angl- by the lecturers. Hfi /:n-:e is im icascii. tliey claim, why SB a /itlil -aotibi glow into an adult lack--9 it*- the favilities that make for sueIS cess, morality. eveness of temper or 9 ■ a child by proper train9 mg in rally childhood, tliey hold. H Experiments in training children 9 nui-srs iii six schools will form 9 th' -oiject 01 other speeches and HS papers. ■B Among others. the specialists who 9 "th pal•;in the lecture program 9 Jteli I! \. Kirkpatri- k, president ol the stat- n inmd school at Fitchburg H Muss.. Mr.-. S. : mn Gruenburg. direcB Kir of the child study Association of ■B Ai’ieiiea; I ir. Helen T. Wooley, ColttmB !>ia university; Prof. Hugh Mearnes. B L’niieisity us New York; Dr. Hird T. B Baldwin. lowa Research station; and B Dr. Lois Hayden Meek; Patty Smith, B Hill, Columbia University and Dr. ('. H ti. I.ianniir". University of Missouri B o _ I JOKER DIES H England’s Noted Practical I Joker Is Dead ■ " ■■ .. t E::rbi',d'S most notorious “practical joker’’ is dead. Living the so-called simple life in a small town near here, W. A. H. Bernhard Smith, was known to some people merely as a studious scholar ami clever poet, but with others he achieved notoriety as a practical joker. Sometimes his practical jokes mystified scientists and alarmed the people of the town where he lived, even amusing the newspapers at times to comment on their audacity and cleverness. In January, 1923, a statue at the i-'itish Museum was found daubed with raspberry jam. This remained a mystery for some w’eeks until Smith confessed to the deed. !n May 1919 a joke was perpetrated komsgate, when the window ot a magistrate s house was smashed by a •Imnderbolt. Bits of the thunderbolt "'re picked up and sent to the best "’’oratories here for examination, but window-smashing thunderbolt remained a mystery until Smith sent following letter to London newspapers: ’ bought the meteor sou six pence w as assured that It was a real '"mlerbolt. I threw it at the window 1 ’o my amazement the window the thunderbolt.” , n .°' t! “ 8 j ° ke Sn,i,h was fined <7.50 costs. " big the war Smith bressed in a nn h >S<iU< eOs tume and lived in a cave among T' #W ’ Caused Ko,ue alartn t h * He coast residents who him a German spv. The Put an end to that joke. friend h kei ” a ’ arge ‘ lrvle of LondOh' one nr t “° nstunU >- wtonfiCTtng when lem become the sub- -- - one O s niR Joke( . Cha That War \ Heran Is ImposteT Who ,1 <ha ’* e that Je,T - v Tarbot, -<ums to have lost his idt-ntlty "as L?'? * ar ’ is “* an im P»«ter Cl »nniitt e befole tbe lu| use veteran’s son, h e] * e by Chairman Johnsaid Tarbot’s real name Dubois ’ ’ ,r BftM 1 baa twenty different aliases.

(Kansas Pool Hall Turns Church Again Junction City, Kan.. Mar. 3. (United' ■ Press)—Erected in 1888, and used as 1 a church, later turned into a school and then a pool hall and now back into a chufch again is the record of' > tile Methodist Episcopal church at ■ Milford, which recently caine Into its . own again. Many years ago the congregation was disbanded and the church was used for a time as a school building. Later it was turned into a pool hall but several months ago, the work of reorganization was begun and the congregation, including some of those who worshiped 50 years ago, is again attending services there. o TAX ON BETTING British Tax Proves Very Unpopular London, Mar 3. —(United Press) — Since its Introduction last November the Betting Tax has caused a greater storm of indignation than did the Whisky Tax, Beer Tax. Income Tax. or any of the numerous taxes under which the Britisher labors. Cash transactions are allowed on a race track, but it is illegal to call on a Ivook maker; one must speak over a govei nment-owned telephone. The man in the street must not hand a betting slip to a man he sees on the sidewalk, but he may go to a neighboring telephone booth and make bets that way provided no money passes. The Betting Tax was expected to bring in $30,000,000 a year, on which tire government hoped to raise, $7,500.000 by March 31st. According to Roland McNeill. M. P., Financial secretary to the Treasury, the latter figure was put down as a rough guess, and not very likely to be reached. Further the full revenue —producing power of the tax he thought would begin after flat racing commenced on March 21. The greatest antagonists, are the bookmakers who went on strike against it within a few weeks of its inception. Some oppose it on principle; othera declare they are being ruined by its operations, maintaining that lawful betting has decreased at least sixty per cent. Furthermore, they draw a parallel between Prohibition in the United States and the Bet Tax over here, the obvious sequel (according to them) being the marked increase of betting which is now done by breaking the law. Breeders of thoroughbreds are not so unanimous in their opinions and state ments. Some maintain the tax has already hint "the gieat bloodstock industry. prophesying the end of betting, and as a consequence ruins both racijiL-,, and the breeding trade that depends on ii. «>iii-tii-evidence available is all to tbe contrary. Taking the record December sals aS an example of the ever-increas-ing of all classes of bloodstock. The same optimists draw attention to the mormeus demand for the services of the leading sires in the country, all hooked up for 1927, 1928 and 1929 ac cording to the “Racing Calendar' - With owners, trainers, race execu- ' fives and the lacing public generally, the present tax on turnover is unpopular. Many favor some alternative sch- ' erne with the approval of the vast numbers ot these interested in racing. Some alternate echemes suggested are ■ a tax only on net winnings of layers and backers: a tax legist ration scheme tor both bettors and bookmakers: >r a stamp method ot taxing all accounts. Prominent racing folk are of the opinion that Churchill will not attempt ' to alter the tax in the forthcoming budget and if the proceeds of the betting tax do not come up to expectations, 1928 may see the legislation of cash betting and the introduction of the paii-niutuel on the racetracks. ' 0 Man Is Marooned On Island Off Alaska Two 1 Weeks; Rescued Alive i Seward, Alaska, March 3. — (United ' Piess) —Ekuiped merely with a wet ' blanket to withstand the rigors of an 1 alaekan wintei, Axel Larson spent two ■ weeks marooned on an island 12 miler from here, it was revealed today when 1 bn arrived aboatd the vessel whfch had rescued him, the Malibut schoon- ’ cr Republic Larson's tishing boat ".as wrecked a fortnight ago and he was cast on the island without food or matches hut ’ with a blanket which was soaked rid remained wet dining hi > enforced stay. ' Wind, snow and hail a’tmmated to • plegue LMrson, but he subsisted on ' mussels and was able to keep alive. Owing to heavy suit, Larson was ’ compelled to swim 70 yeards to reach the Republic. i Annual 1c Rcxali Sale, March I 10, 11, 12. Smith. Yager & Falk. I 52-5 t

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1927.

DIES UNKNOWN Brother Os Isben, Playj wright, Dies In Poverty Estherville, la., Mur. 3.—(United Press)—While his Illustrious brother, Henrik, accepted the plaudits of a literary would Nicolai Ibsen was going through poverty and near starva tlon on the western plains of lowa. This was disclosed recently when woikers in an old Norwegian cemc(ery near here discovered an ancient tombstone. It was cleaned of debris and the following inscription found: “Nicolai Ibsen. ’’ "By Strangers Honored and By Strangers Mourned.” A little investigation disclosed the following romantic tale ot the almost poverty-stricken brother of the famous dramatist and poet. Henrik Ibsen was born in Norway in 1828. His brother Nicolai was born in 1834. The family was medium wealthy and both boys were educated. The older brother, however, immediatrt’y took up playwriting which did not meet with the good graces of the father. The younger brother —a 1 hunchback— went into business. Nicolai Ibsen failed. His father re-' istablished his son in business and a second time Nicolai failed. That night ' be left his home in Norway, rather, than face his family, and came to America. He worked as far west as Chicago, and there ran short of finances. He sold his gold watch and gained snffie’ent money to get to a Norwegian settlement in Wisconsin where he became a sheep herder. From Wisconsin he went to lowa on a 40-acre farm he had obtained through trading, and later came here as a sheep herder and farmer of very little means. Only once did he disclose his strange story and his relationship to the famous Henrik Ibsen. That was when an advertisement was inserted in a Norwegian newspaper that bis father had died and a search was being made for Nicolai Ibsen so that he might share in the estate. Michael Berlow found the advertisement and told Ibsen of it. Ibsen refused to answer the advertisement. When he died, notification was sent to members of his faultily in Norway and it was learned they thought he was dead or wandering about Europe. His funeral expenses were paid by neighbors. —: o —' — Mr. and Mrs. Robert Helm, Miss Helen Farr and Leo Kirsch motored to Fort Wayne last evening where they attended a show.

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Automobile Buyers Show A Preference For Sedans Indianapolis, Ind. Mar. 3.—(United Press)—One thousand, two hundred and eleven cars were registered In Marion county during the month of Fcbrimy, a report compiled by the ( Indiana Clipping service here showed' today. This was an increase of three ears over tbe total registration in the. 1 county for January. Fords ami Chevrolets led the field, the former leporting 355 sales while the Chevrolets reported 274 new cars sold in the county. Third .four h and fifth places were claimed by Essex, Buick, and Pontiac, with 85, 75 and 61 sales reported respectively. More sedans were purchased during , the month than any other model. COLORS FOR MEN Fashion Decrees Gorgeous ! Colors For Males By Hedda Hoyt (United Press Fashion Editor) | New York, — (United Press) —The | male will be more deadly than the I female where colors are concerned I this Summer! Zebra stripes and par- , rot colors are combined to transform ' heretofore monotoned male into a gorgeous butteifly. J Knickers, blazer coats, sweaters, | ties, shirts and socks are the garments | most affected by the present urge for I pep in male atire. Four hundred dis- I ferent patterns aie being utilized for i these items. No longer will the well- , dressed male striped in blue and gold ; must be matched by sweaters, blazer I coats or knickers. Even the lowly hat- I bund must bear the color-note of the j ensemble. Multi-colored striped blazer coats are already the highlights of Palm Beach. These are worn primarily for beach purposes although they may lie used to teplace smoking jackets about tlie home. Stripes extend either vertically or horizontally. Sweaters of failiste weave have wide multicolored horozontal stripes. These will be the smart thing for golf and sport wear,' being matched by socks with smaller stripes or checks. Shirts both for sport and business wear have regimental stripes in two or more colors. Ties have two contrasting colored stripes of such width that when the knot is tied but one stripe is discernable above the waistcoat. Business suits run to shades of light brow-ns. Shirts worn witli them com-

bine stripes of brown with blue, white ecru or corn color. Ties follow out the color note In their two-colored stripes. And while the male will be a symphony In brown during working hours ho will select colors best Rutted to his personality for ids off-hours. The long-felt uige for color in men’s clothing is to assert itself. On with the stained spectacles. Get the Habit—Trade at Home, It Pays

I There’s That Feeling Os Knowing | I You Have The Best! * i sT A R k-— — TIRES s Hi Put them on all four star Tires are reason- yp wheels and away goes [ able in price and are the tire, troubles. Ask any best tire buy on the ® man who uses them and 'Jp' market today. We II be then drive over to talk ..y- a v £l a d to explain their m with us. good qualities to you. i VESTA AND U.S.L. BATTERIES FOR ALL ffi S MAKES OF CARS. NO BETTER. | | I Si We are ready at all times to give you first class work 7 on your car. g inr A corps of expert mechanics will take care of your troubles. S Day and night service. Auto Accessories. Gas, Oils and Greases, Texaco Oil for your tractor. S £ S * R. N. Runyon & Son Garage | £ Phone 772 S. First Street Decatur, Indiana ye ys Inlh ■■ 1 / - —' yes says “Nothing like it in the World” In appearance and value, as well as performance. Hud- -v—---son is rhe most talked of car of the year. Everyone k > taying there is “nothing like it in the world”. ~~ T 4&s"’:>•«' . At the automobile shows, in dealers’ salesrooms, and IMi' l!( iLir*''* wherever automobiles are talked about, the release of the ■ Super-Six principle to full capacity is of outstanding ' Brougham $1575 interest. The Super-Six has the smoothness of an electric motor. Four years’ development led to full release of its capacity in power, stamina and safety. From the effortless - —HaJS smoothness with which the Super-Six whisks you into ’ motion, to the carefree way in which you may make any trip from a journey down-town to a run across the con- ' tinent, there remains throughout the zest of driving that — is possible only to its clastic and smooth flow of power. 5-Ban. SeJan $1750 Your Hudson Super-Six never extends itself. It always has reserve power for the approaching hill or for greater — speed. And its four-wheel brakes with the flexibility of . Uli || IB"M the motor permit a flashing nimbleness you will like. ' r —— There is restful security in the way the Hudson SuperSix clings to the road, and in the ease and quietness of its action. , And there is a car in its seven new body types that meets 7-Pats. Man SISSO any desire for beauty, comfort and luxury, —jQEjKL HUDSON CwcA $1285 All pried f. o. bj Dttroit „ . _ ( jy plu: war txdit tax vXK’ ” Phaeton SISOO P. KIRSCH & SON OPPOSITE INTERURBAN STATION North Second Street Phone 335

Minnesota Town Prefers Horse-Drawn Fire W agons International Falls, Minn. Mar. 3. — (United Press) —Old Dobbin has been given another lease on life in this city and will go ou serving the public in his duty of pulling the municipal fin fighting apparatus.. At the regular meeting of the city council here the proposition ot buy-

ing modern fire fighting equipment was brought up but was postponed Indefinitely. o- — NOTICE This being the first ot the month I would appwiate a settlement from those knowing themselves indebted to me. DR. L. 10. SOMERS. 50t4 K. of C. Building.

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