Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 74, Decatur, Adams County, 28 March 1927 — Page 3

/ Nearby a nd Yonder $ C B, T. T. MAXEY Z 5 .axxxxxxxx o wwxxmwwxS gJiSXX'' wnu Strru* -n,e Historic Potomac —un hliturlc Potomac river hns Toured ““ Impurtunt putt in the JXUt O s Atnerku ever .Ince the d < Lot of Jamestown, sa. the Stomax Indian* «•*•* along its lowI banka “ lid ,he nn, “* 1 ut01 " BC doubt ‘ i itM cant* about in tills way. I lh a Picturesque waterway—fumed J .nd wide acenlc beautya . m the Allegheny mountains and . rt ‘* 'cron-country in a southeasterly ILlou tor some 450 mile, to the £Zke bay. On th. way it oblig- , .IV acts as boundary line between Sland «“ d WMt Vlrg "“ U BUd U,B ° £tween Maryland and Virginia. W . cuts through the Blue Ridge drops is) feet in a series of ® n , near Washington, meets tide-wa-L at Georgetown, D. C., is navigable unl Washington to the bay but is ", . heavy traffic carrier, and below WMhtogwu becomes an estuary varylßf in width from two and one-half to * n miles and ranging from twentyCv» to two hundred feet In depth. Its geographic location Is so strut- , crfcally important that it has been reueatedly bathed in war and blood. In the eaHy days It was the battleround of savage tribes. Then came encounters between early white settlers and the Indians. Many tragic battles of the Revolutionary wur were fought In this region. Finally, when the Civil war broke out, it became a ikfrmlsh line from practically one end to the other, between the Union and the Confederate forces. The activities of our first President, George Washington, were Inseparably associated with the Potomac, and he died in a house which overlooked its peaceful waters. I®. Hl', Western Newspaper Unton.) KXXXXXXXXXXX O XXXXXXXXXXXX < Nearby and Yonder J By T. T. MAXEY Z SMMMXXX O XXXXXXXXXXX* WNU Service Our Largest Monument STONE mountain, some distance east of Atlanta, Ga., Is often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. Dropped there by nature in a freak mood, it is miles and miles from any other mountain. This huge hulk of granite rises abruptly from the level plains, is about 700 feet high on the steep side, a mile to the summit on Its sloping side, a mile long and approximately seven miles around at the base. No less wonderful than the mountain Itself are the plans to carve upon Its precipitous face a memorial calculated to last as long as time shall be. The north face has been dedicated to the Daughters of Confederacy nnd the Stone mountain memorial long since begun to take form. A noted sculptor was commissioned to carve deep Into and high upon its face the world's greatest monument —an imperishable memorial —to the Confederacy of 1861-1865, at an estimated cost of $2,000,000. The central figure, Gen. Robert E. Lee—the Idol of the South, Is to be surrounded by General “Stonewall” Jackson, President Jefferson Davis and others high in Confederate ranks, lOliowec. by likenesses of five addl-<~.=;-g-.-.-.rruis froiii each of the i.htr-~ Ccif-ed-ifu-tc siwtes."."sd ~ mately 1,000 other military personages —the whoie depicting a striking procession of men, horses and guns coming around one side, across and down the other side. It is said to have taken 22.000 drill holes to outline General Lee’s hat, the brim of which measures almost 34 feet across. Some of the carving will bite Into the rock to a depth of 20 feet. <©. 1)77, Western Newspaper Union.) ■AXXXXXXXXXX o xxxxxxxxxxx?: 0 Nearby and Yonder J J By T. T. MAXEY Z KXXXXXXXXXXX O XXXXXXXXXXX!! WNU Service Carlsbad Cavern CARLSBAD CAVERN in the Guadalupe mountains in northeastern Mexico, although known locally or a long time, was not explored at •ngth until quite recently. Its startug magnitude was a genuine surprise. Descending some two hundred feet rom the crest of a hill, one gazes U1 ’“ B a new world, the enormity of * ch staggers the Imagination. Apparently, h e has stepped off Into at might have been some giant’s P ayground—everything having been conceived on such a large scale. Stretching away for practically a like a broad avenue, are great ails ranging from 100 to 1,000 feet apart, smooth here and rough yonder, 'lorn so doubtless by the coursing of aer ages ago. There rises a great a agmlte formation with fluted sides, . e a curved column for a king’s manun’ bonder lg a stone formation esembllng a waterfall. Then, there d J . Straleht ’ sl<3ed plt 80!Ile 150 feet b, great chambers of unbelievable ihJT~v^ rne perlla PS 500 feet wide, r h 811 ceilings hung with stalacin . raD ki n ß in size from a few m . e . S to , tlle full height of the room; drJ V 6 bloclts of limestone one hunsiirni.t°< r m ° r ° deet acr oss and other spec^mens °f subterranean larva knows how deep or how of L"“ titanic cavern is. Students other e * l^nlt that 11 may exceed all and hoe ™ er!can caves, both in size 2 ’ ty ° f dec °ration. . 27, Western Newspaper Union.) *

O X\XX\\\>\SV/ »s ✓ * Nearby and Yonder < Z By T. T MAXEY / KXXXXXXXXXXX o WNU Survive ] The General Grant Tree ‘ 1 'BE General Grant Is the only tree ' a- In America to have it national park named for it. The General Grant I National park was created for the •ole purpose of preserving this grand i . old patriarch. This inustodonlc sequoia is 264 feet , high, over lot) feet In circumference, estimated to be over 4,000 years old and contains approximately 1,000.000 feet of lumber. Its park covers about 2.500 acres on the western slope, of tile Sierra Nevada mountains in California. John Muir, the naturalist, lived among the sequoias. He penned this beautiful word picture about them: “No description cun give any adequate idea of their singular majesty, much less of their beauty. Only In youth does It show like other conifers a heavenward yearning, keenly aspiring with a long, quick-growing top. Indeed the whole tree for the first century or two, or until 100 to 150 feet high, Is arrowhead in form. nnd. compared with the solemn rigidity of 1 age. is as sensitive to the wind as a 1 squirrel tail. The lower branches are gradually dropped as it grows older and the upper ones thinned out till comparatively few are left. These, however, nre developed to great sl#e. divide again and again, and terminate In well-rounded masses of leafy branchlets. while the head becomes dome-shaped. Then poised in fullness of structure and beauty, stern and solemn In mien. It glows with eager, enthusiastic life, quivering to the top of every branch and far-reaching root, calm as a granite dome, the first to feel the touch of the rosy beams of the I morning, the last to bid the sun good night.” <©, 1927. Western Newspaper Union.) KXXXXXXXXXXX O XXXXXXXXXXX’.: * Nearby and Yonder £ Z By T. T. MAXEY z Z Z KXXXXXXXXXXX o xxxxxxxxxxx:; I WNU Service A Landmark in History RICHMOND, the capital of Virginia, occupying seven hills. Is ofttimes and quite naturally referred to us the i modern Home. This aristocratic old city has been greatly to the fore In the history of our country. Think of the prominent part It played in the Civil war! Going beyond that, St. John’s church—a plain, simple frame structure, with a square, four-story steeple, topped by a cross and surrounded by a very ancient burying ground, was the scene of history-making times which led up to the Revolutionary war. This Episcopal house of worship, built about 1740 and subsequently enlarged considerably, was the meeting place of the Virginia convention In 1775. Two delegates from every county in Virginia, which at that time included what is now West Virginia and i Kentucky, had come together to discuss the paramount question of American Independence. It was on this occasion that Patrick Henry arose and delivered the speech which made him famous and ended with these*words: “Is life so dear, is peace so sweet, as to be purchased at i the price of chains and slaver®? For- .. .iiiu . it. Almighty C33T T“OSW ’“not' what course others y.ay take, bUt,_M_ for iufr, b l.e give death I” These stirring words were one of the inciting factors which pledged Virginia to the war of the American Revolution. that resulted tn our present form of government. This historic landmark Is well preserved to this day —Patrick Henry’s pew being marked with a brass plate. (©. 1927. Western Newspapet Union.) MXXXXXXXXXXX O XXXXXXXXXXX!! * Nearby and Yonder Z By T. T. MAXEY Z Z Z KXXXXXXXXXXX o XXXXXXXXXXX!; WNU Service El Capitan ASCENDING the rugged canyon of the Merced river to the lovely valley of the Yosemite In California, one comes upon a colossal hunk of granite—plain, stern, challenging, and of such staggering proportions as to cause suspicion concerning the correctness of his vision. This is El Capitan—the word a probable derivation or corruption of the Indian name “Tu-tock-ah-nu-lah”— said to be the largest, loftiest, mightiest and most glorious rock in creation. The significance of this statement Is apparent when one understands that the almost-perpepdicular face of this stupendous pile rises 3,600 feet, or nearly three-quarters of a mile, toward the blue sky above from the water In the tiny river at Its base, while Its two side walls have an area of between three and four hundred acres. Opinion differs concerning Its origin. Great floods rushing down the valley for long periods when the Sierra Nevada mountains were in the making may have scoured away the dirt and debris nnd left this immovable rock. Again, a glacier of untold size and age may have ground Its way down this valley, destroying everything in its path save this indestructible giant. Or the bottom of the valley may have been sunk by an earthquake. The Impression which this monster reck makes upon one varies with the moods of the weather. A pale moonlight gives to it an almost ghostly outIllne of overwhelming Immensity with a somewhat spooky personality. | «£). 1927, Western Newspaper Union.)

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRATMONDAY, MARCH 28, 1927.

State Highway Truck Kills Man Near Mitchell Mitchell Ind, March 28. —(United! Press)- k coroner’s report was to bo held today on the death of Richard Ellis, 75, who was killed when struck by a slate highway truck, in front of his home near here. i Ellis Is said to have become confused after driving his cows across the road and stepped In front of the truck which was driven by Ben Dorsett of Mitchell. o— Wife Os English Premier Exposes Family Secret London (United Press) —Atldresslngj the Women’s Conservative Club here recently Mrs. Stanley Baldwin warned her hearers that she would expose one of the secrets of her married life. She' asserted that the bitterest differences that she and her husband ever had were over women’s suffrage. “But it s all over now," she declared “for my side won.” 0 “IT’S A BOY” IS FIRST CLASS ENTERTAINMENT It is a frolicsome and joyous show at the Majestic theatre, Fort. Wayne, this week with the Wright Flayers, literally romping through parts which suit them to perfection. "It’s A Boy,” comedy drama, is as funny as it sounds, with all of those little touches of human intimacy to give it leverage into the hearts of spectators. Written by William Anthony MeGurle, author of "If I Was Rich”, the comedy which scored such a success a tew weeks ago at the Majestic when presented by the Wright Players, "It’s A Boy” has the funny plot situations and clever lines which mark all of Playwright McGuire’s offerings. The Wright Players have caught the spirit of "It’s A Boy”. From the first scene where the Chester Blakes await the arival of a child and where the father swells with pride when he is told “It s a boy.” to the closing curtain where all ends happily after all, the production moves swiftly. The plot opens with a small town family awaiting arrival of the stork. I Then the family, with a son to consider, moves to a larger city, the fathler surrendering his profitable business out of consideration for his son. Disaster overtakes the family and "It’s A Boy” has its moments of drama but comedy is the keynote as in “If 1 was Rich” or McGuire’s other popular comedy, "Six Cylinder Love.” The usual Wednesday and Saturday bargain matinees will be offered. Early seat reservations will be found essential to get the best seats for any performance. 74-tl LONDON’S OLDEST WOMAN ABHORS BOBBED HAIR London (United Press) —The oldest woman in London is gged 105 years. ! She is Mrs. Martha Taylor, an inmate of St. John's Hospital, Wandsworth. Mrs. Taylor remembers coming to London in a stage-coach from Norwich 83 years ago. "We travelled all through , the night and it snowed nil the time I but I would not go inside”, she says. I She has pink cheeks, a clear voice. !- f« V It •■B.T ’.iW'hrr tcvsffitea She likes tea at any hour of the day or night, young folks to gossip with, Stomach Gas Drives Man From Bed "I had gas so bad I had to get up I nigh's on account of the pressure on my heart. I used Adlerika and have been entirely relieved." —R. F. Krueger. Even the FIRST spoonful of Adlerika relieves gas and often removes astonishing amount of old waste matter from the system. Makes you enjoy your meals and sleep better. No matter what you have tried for your stomach and bowels, Adlerika will surprise you. Smith. Yager & Falk. Sour food causes Bad Breath Thiß diL r e*rive treatment stops bad breath, gas pains, belching. First: Eat simpler foods .allowing (Ligefctire system to improve. Second : §tunulate 1 tetter digestion and bowel larity by taking Chamberlain '1 ableta for ono week. arouse healthy ditrestien, pet aulta quicklv ."»0c or 25c pocket Sizes at your druggist. Fur free t-aiDDf write Chamberlain Med. C.. 600 St.. DuMo.nn. CHAMBERLAIN’S TABLETS Attention, Middle-Aged Women! Fort Wayne, Ind.—“ Dr. Pierce’s medicines were a life saver to me at middle Sage. When I reached that period it seemed that I had all the ailments and distress that can come to a woman. My nerves gave way, I was so weak that some days , I was not able to be on my feet at all. I had hot flashes, dizzy spells, backache and pains thru my sides. I was a complete physical wreck when I began taking Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and ‘Golden Medical Discovery’. These medicines soon ended the suffering and distress and brought me thru this critical period a strong healthy woman.”—Mis. Ida. Jackman, 421J3 . Baker St. ! All dealers. Tablets or liquid.' 1

ami porridge. She dislikes bobbing and. shingling. It is her one pet aversion.) I "Bobbing! Bah!" how she talks of It.! She Rives the modern girl a word of comfort, however. To Miss 20th Century Mrs. Taylor says, "daresay you are just as bad at the girls of my young days.” I CHUBBY PARKER IS COMING | TO DECATUR. APRIL 1 Thousands of radio fans have enjoyed the programs of "Old Time Songs" by Chubby Paiker over WLS, Chica-j go and everybody Is familiar with his "Litt,le Banjo", "The Stern Old Ba< he-| I lor, Die Little Brown Jug,” "Oh! ' Susanna,’’ “Nickety, Nlckety, Now,' Now, Now.” just a few of the popular songs of a decade ago that are coming back In this Jazz age. Thapks to Chub-, by Parker who will be the headliner) at the big feature show at Adams. Theatre in Decatur Friday night April >’ I Chubby will be at the Adames Theatre in person with his famous Little Banjo that has charmed thousands oil listeners fiom WLS. His mail is flooded with letters from fans all over the middle west who. "tune in" on his programs. I.ast week lie received over three thousand letters requesting that he repeat some old time songs and one night recently he received more than six hundred telegrams asking that he sing “The Stein Old Bachelor” accompanied with his little banjo. His rendition is 1 inimitable and unprecendted popularity as a radio entertainer ptoniises to be surpassed on the stage. Besides Mr. Paiker and his “Old Tyme Songs”, the management of the Adams Theatre has booked Cecil and Esther Ward, popular radio artists from WLS who will entertain with Hawaiian music. These two artists with their gutars can give a full evening’s entertainment but they will divide with Mr. Parker. The Wards, iiopular for many years in vaudeville, have been delighting thousands from WLS and their part of the program at the Adams Theatre is sure to please. Don't miss this opportunity of seeing in person three of our most popular artists and enjoy a real musical treat. March 28-30 o — Clarksburg. — For the first time Clarksburg is enjoying the conveniences of electricity. The Milroy Light and Power company has installed electric lights there. In your next motor car I get the pre tection of the famous Sealed Chassis Buy BUICK vzxw a 3s ->° Each Buick operating unit is sealed inside a dust-proof>— water-tight housing to protect these vital parts from wear W. D. PORTER Monroe «. First Sts. Phone 123 When Better Automobiles Are Built, Buick Will Build Them.

EVENING GOWNS Satin Gowns In Biege-Pink Are Popular By Hedda Hoyt (United Prees Fashion Editor) New York, Mar. 28 Satin dinner gowns in helge-plnk. nnd honey tones, | without trimming other than selffabric manipulation are among the smartest of the newer semi-formol gowns. Ono sees (hem at the smart hotels in numbers. | l,a<'o Is still important both as an entire dress fabric and as trimming ion chiffon or georgette gowns of afternoon or evening type. Beige and rose bj-ige shad.es are especially smart at; present. Two-shades of the same color are .used on numerous afternoon and eve- ‘ nlng gowns. Their arrangement on | skirts have tiers shading from pale to deeper tones as they near the hem line. This shaded tier effect, Is conj fined mostly to evening models. Af- | ternoon models use various less de'fined ways of introducing the twotom' effect. | One of the most unusual afternoon gowns shown thus far this season is made of wide black patent, ribbon combined with black, patent lace I sleeves. Patent lace is one of the new materials of the season. An interesting evening gown is made entirely of citron colored silk faille ribbon. The ribbon is of eightinch width and is sewen together so as to run horizontally about the figure. The bodice of this frock is long . - ..»l. N . For Colds, Grip, Influenza and as a Preventive Take' 01 *"* I Bromo j \Quinine) tablets The Safe and Proven Remedy The First and Original Cold and Grip Tablet. Price 30c. The box bears this signature Since 1889

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walsted nnd finished with n single flounce which forms Jhe skirt. A cluster of large citron hued velvet rosea forms the corsage which Is posed on the left hip. Printed frocks or frocks combining solid colored materials Wltli printed fabrics look very smart when trimmed wit it a shoulder corsage made of tite printed material. Long crysan-themum-shapod petals or round rose leaf petals with unfinished edges are used io form flowers of huge dimensions. Number of turquoise blue evening gowns are seen at all smart occasions these days. Those uro more often seen in bouffant taffeta gowns than in beaded chiffon models. e—— - ■ Mrs. Bryson Has Auto Accident Near Portland Portland, Mar. 28.- The f’rysler ear owned by Mrs. Jeff Bryson, this city, was taken to Indianapolis. Tuesday,

‘V r ALL OUR TIME M M is devoted to our profession. We tave M All no other interests to detract from the ffl care and service we can give triose who U i call upon us. HI We feel that the funeral director M \kl] should devote all his time to his pro- FH kr/ session. His work is deserving of 14 Jvlfl whole hearted devotion. VX e are the Al only funeral directors in Decatur who HI VjM have no other interests. M K S.E.BLACK if pj funeral Director M 206 South Second St. Il Jjp/i°nes: QfficesOO,sesidence727 4 14 f H I f ‘ ' lint itaii . ■ LBMml w v ■

by the Insurance company In which she l arries Insurance for a job of remlnlshlng. The machine wus badly scratched on Wednesday morning when it Ijncame mired in a soft piacn in the road and was thrown against tiie wire fence at the right, about two tulles wesj of Uhe Pleasant Ridge < hurch on the Pennville highway. Mrs. Bryson’s daughter Mrs. Hurry DetaInore witli her al the time. They were unhurt and were able to continue their tiip on to Fort Wuyne in another car. — —o— — — More British Forces Arrive At Shanghai Shanghai, March 2G. — (United Ptess) (11:10 I*. .Mi—Twelve hundred white British soldiers ot the Devonshire* regiment arrived today and the British uirship carrier Hennes arrived with 30 airplanes aboard. Get the Habit —Trade at Home, It Pay*

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