Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 41, Decatur, Adams County, 16 February 1929 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Publl»hed Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. I. K. Heller Pre* and Gen. Mgr. A. R. Holthouse Sec y ft Bue. Mgr. Dick D. Heller Vice-President. Entered at the Post office at Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. Subscription Rates: Single copies— 1 .0* One week, by carrier .———- .10 One year, by carrier 6.00 One month, by mall .86 Three months, by mall..—loo Six months, by ma 11—1.75 One year, by mail — 8.00 One year, at office— — 8.00 Prices quoted are within first and second zones. Elsewhere, S 3 50 one year. Advertising Rates made Known on application. National Advertising Representatives Scheerer, Inc., 85 East Wacker Drive, Chicago 800 Fifth Avenue, Nev York Charter Member The Indiana League of Home Dallies. •■REMEMBER THE MAINE"— Again Spain claims first page space ■ as rumblings of ievolt are heard in the peninsula. Stern measures are being used to discipline the revolutionists. so it is reported, and probably no power — least of all United States —is concerned greatly over what Spain does in the way of handing out punishments within her own borders. Thirty-one years ago yesterday, however. America was much concerned over what Spain was doing, though tile revolution she was then combating was in Cuba, which she regarded as "the hlgest Jewel I uher crown.” Spanish Governor-General of Cuba Weyler had taken a step which became notorious as the “reconcentrado" proclamation. The mandate was to the effect that all inhabitants of the country should concentrate in the towns and that any inhabitant found outside would be considered as a rebel and tried as such. Americans, already profoundly sym- [ pathetic with the Cuban struggle for independence, were outraged by the cruelty of this new order. President McKinley though doing his Almost to keep tlie country out of the struggle, yet pronounced the Weyler manifesto as "not civilized warfare, but extermination." The demand for intervention became almost overwhelming. Then on February 15, thirty-one years last night, came the blowing up of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor with the loss of 266 American sailors. The immediate investigation and the confirming report given in 1911 both showed that the explosion which sent the ship to tlie bottom had been from tlie outside, but tlie exact cause and the reason for tlie deed have always remained a mystery. Poular opinion, however, saw in the act only retaliation for the known attitude of tlie American public and the under-cover assistance which American individuals were giving the rebels. "Remember the Maine" became the cry, and lorty days later war was declared. When one becomes famous it is not unusual that stories are circulated without foundation. A few days ago Mrs. Lindbergh, mother of the famous trans-Atlantic hero was reported to be engaged to a Captain Anderson, but almost immediately came the news from California that Mi. Anderson had been married some thirty years and that there could be no foundation for such a story. Some one ought to capture the fellow who started it and wring his neck a couple of times around. Looks as though the judges in Indiana will have to worry along on their present salaries. The senate killed the bill which would have added considerable to their monthly allowances by a decisive vote. However it is predicted that the bill which provides for an equalization of salaries for other county officials, will probably pass. It has some -merit though like most bills of this kind, will not exactly do what is expected of it in each county for 'he work of the officials is by no means proportionately the same. Tho fight against the proposed dredging of the Wabash river through

TODAY’S CHUCKLE Bridgeport, Conn.-(U.K) —Bright 1 colors make bright workmen, is the theory that moved a local niaolii ine tool plant to paint all its machinery in gaudy hues. Psychologists : told the manufacturer that properly chosen color schemes keep the men | in better humor. Adams county la cn. A remonstrance was filed yesterday by the city of Bluffton on the claim that the dredging would damage their city power plant to the extent of a quarter million dollars. There are many objections to the improvement and quite a numbers of boosters for it, tending to making an interesting law suit, which will come up in due time. This is to be a year when those who think they can do things will succeed while those who growl and grumble and complain will not get far. With the road construction in | this part of the state, with a number of houses to be erected, with several new industries possible, its your fault if you loaf on the job. The report on the Indiana armory building program is expected Monday, that being the last day allowed under the instructions to the committee. Just what it will be is a guess but there is a possibility that if it is not on the level you will hear more about it from time to time. Several Industries are planning on locating in Decatur and there are indications that a substantial growth is near at hand. Boost your community and help to make this the best town in the middle west. It can be done if we all pull together as we should. The attorney general of the United States wants a million dollars to employ legal talent to help enforce prohibition. Mr. .Mellon was given*twice that a few days ..go so it begins to look real encouraging tor the lawyers down that way. A federal officer claims that the killing of the seven beer runners in Chicago was done by policemen, which may be a part of the clean-up program recently announced for that city. Os -course piey will report it to the chief in due time. That hundred year old girl in Boston who hates men has a good alibi, no one ever asked her to marry him and its perhaps s. little Ute now to think 'about it. Don’t put off paying your subscription if you desire the county daily paper the coming year. The campaign I for renewals is drawing to a close. o **•***■'>*»«*•« • BIG FEATURES • • OF RADIO • X¥**¥**«»*«*K Saturday's Five Best Radio Features (Central standard time throughout.) Copyright 1929 by United I’ress WABC, network (349) 5 p. m. — Telegram try-out tour. WJZ and NBC network, 7 p. m. — Edwin Franke Goldman and concert band. WEAF and NBC network, 8 p. m. — Symphony orchestra, conducted by Albert Stoessel. WEAF and NBC network 9 p. m. — B. A. Rolfe and dance orchestra (35 musicians). WJZ and NBC network, 9 p. m. — Old-Time melodrama. o Sunday’s Five Best Radio Features WOR— Newark (42?) 2 pm Philharmonic symphony concert. Bernard luo Molinari conducting. WEAF —and Network 3 pm. Dr. S. Parkea Cadman. WEAF and Network 6 pm. Sigmund Spawth and and the American singers. -• WJZ—and network 6:30 pm Walter Gieseking, pianist, and the international singers. WEAF—and network 8:15 pm. Joint recital, Sophie Brantio, contralto and Nikolai Orloff, pianist. Monday's Five Best Radio Features WJZ—ami network 8 pm. Concert orchestra and recording artists. WEAF—and network 8:30 pm- Patrick Conway's concert baud and Queen Marimba baud. WOR—and network 8:30 pm. Talking movie program. With noted stars, ing movie eafK .eafETAEAO WEAF—and network 8:30 pm- "The Empire Builders." WEAF—and network io pin. Poucliicli's opera. "La Giocouda," in I Italian. —o~— — 1 Get the Habit—Trade at Home, It Pay*

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Accuse Mother, Grandmother, in Baby Slaying g -- jib w ’lni u if W. - < KA Mrs. Ethel Lewis (left) and her daughter, Mrs. Oakel Gorham, accused in St. Joseph, Mich., of killing Mrs. Gorham’s infant sou. Mrs. Gorhfm charges that three of her Irnbies and three of Mrs. Lewis' children have been killed by the elder w-oman. Inset, bottles found in Gorham home on outskirts of Dowagiac and believed to contain poison used in slayings. ,International Illustrated N* ws photo.

HOUSE TO LOSE I 69 OF MEMBERS WITH INAUGURAL Twenty-six Voluntarily Out —Minority Leader Among "Lame Ducks” IBy Joseph S. Wasney) (United Press Staff (Torespondent> Washington, Feb. 16 (U.R) - Sixtynine members of the House today are beginning tp wind up their official affairs as Washington puts inaugural decorations in place for the March 4 ceremonies. Many of those leaving Congress after long years of service have objected to being called "lame ducks ' for 26 members are retiring voluntarily while 43 were defeated in the campaign. Among tlie prominent who will be missing at the next session is Finis Garrett, minority leader, who was defeated in the Tennessee senatorial primary race- A brilliant lawyer, Garrett probably will be appointed a federal judge. Meyer Jacobstien, dem. N. Y., professor of mathematics, is retiring to resume teaching work, while James Begg, repulican, Ohio, and Martin Davey, dem., Ohio, were both defeated in the gubernatorial race in Ohio. Victor Berger, the only socialist in the House, Will turn over his office to William Stafford, republican, a former member. The farmer-labor party will have only one member in the new body, O. J. Kvale, as William J. .Carss was defeated by a republicanThe greatest changes will be in the Kentucky and Missouri dt|) -gallons for six democrats from each state will be supplanted by republicans. Os the incoming new members the three "Ruths”—Ruth Hanna McCormick. tepn. 111. Ruth B. Pratt, repn, New Yolk, and Ruth Bryan Owen, dem., Fla , daughter~of the late William Jennings Bryan, appear to be the most famous. For the first time in 28 years a negro, Oscar De Priest, repn, 111., will be seated in the House. This is not unusual, however, as 21 negroes have been elected to the House and two to the Senate. Heretofore all negro representatives were elected from south ern -states and George H. White, North Carolina, was the last to serve. The uew lady members augment the women's block in the House to eight as Mrs. Mary Norton, dem., N. J„ Mrs. Edith Rogers, repn , Mass-, Mrs. Katherine Langley, repn., Ky„ and Florence ■ Kahn, repn., Cal., and Mrs. Pearl Oldfield, dem . Ark., were re-elected. The most familiar faces to remain ; in the House include Speaker Long- > worth, Majority Leader Tilson, who is slated to be the next' minority leader, Chairman of the House Rules Comi mittee Snell of New York and Chair- - man Hawley of the Ways and Means Commit tee. t Major Chut les Stedman, dem.. N. C , i the only Confederate veteran in HtcHouse, Edgar Howard, dem., Neb., who ; closely resembles Bryan, John C- Scha- . fer, repn , Wise., who lias the loudest > voice in Congress; Percy Quin, dent., > Miss., who removes Itis tie and collar when making an address; Louis C. - Cramton, repn., Michigan spokesj man for the drys and F. Lar Guardia, wet exponent, all will be present when tho House convenes for the 71st Coui gress.

<■«««*** «**«•« * TWENTY YEARS AGO • * From th* Dally Democrat File • ¥ Twenty Year* Ago Today • *<¥»¥***••♦*•* February 17, 1909.— AU communications in Decatur are cut off as result I of recent sleet storm. Mrs. Mites, who conducted a tavern j at corner of First and Madison streets i during the Civil war and ever since, I is dead. Judge J. B. Engle, of Winchester, assumes jurisdiction in the Monroe strpet macadam road .case. John Merries and others petition for sewer in south part of city. City advertises for sale of $12,000 of bonds to aid in building new city ball. Orders issued that half the United States navy shall be kept on Pacificcoast. Vice-president and Mrs. Fairbanks plan trip around the world. Both wets and drys claiming victory in Adams county local option fight. Erie lias wreck at Preble. Three cars turn over but no one hurt. o — MODERN ETIQUETTE By ROBERTA LEE Throat Gargle A very effective throat gargle is one teaspoonful of salt, one teaspoon ol soda, and one teaspocn of Sugar in a pint of warm water. Laying the Table Special care should he taken in laying the table to provide everything necessary, that there may be ns little occasion as possible to go to the kitchen or pantryFruit Stains Torrent ve fruit stanes from clothes, saturate with champhor. Then wash in soap and water. — o NOTICE The feed mill at Bobo,will be closed until further notice. 39-3tx C. E. Chronister.

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Household Scrapbook By ROBERTA LEE Q. When the dinner is a small unceremonious gathering of friends, what, does the invitation take the form f? A. It takes the form of general correspondence. Q. What colors intensify brown eves? A. Peach, coral and rose Q. H :w do most clubs take in new members ? A. By election. o — Get the Habit—Trade at Home, It Pays

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GERMANY LEADS ! IN AIR RECORDS : WITH 30 OF 82 ■ ( U. S. Second R it h 20, Ac- , cording To Official F. 1. A. Statistics , Berlin, Feb. 16 (U.K) ihfspite the J • handicaps intpoaed upon the German , airplane industry by the Versaillee i treaty, Germany at the beginning of the year held more world's records in aviation than any other country. According to the statistics of the Federation Internationale Aeronau- ■ tilque, 'plains of German airmen have established 30 of the 82 recognized world's records for motor-driven aeropanes and hydroplanes. The United States holds second place with 20 world's records. Next follow Frauen with 12, Italy and England with 6 each, Switzerland and Czechoslovakia with 3 each, and Hungary with two. Among German ’planes, the greatest number of world’s records is held

' k '■ You Are Invited I to hear Mr. D. A. Badenoch II An authority on feeding and caring of cattle and poultry. Moving Pictures Everything Free Wednesday, Feb. 20 K. of C. Hall 7:45 o’clock A program of interest to farmers, dairymen and poultry raisers. Mtn, women and children invited. Reed Elevator Co. 722 W. Monroe St. Phone 233

by Dornier machines. All twelflH records held by Dornier w*i* JWi lished by the German ace wJnißi who is thus the leading world's record holder hi » vla ,| Ten world's records arc ) leld ’ ,? j| Junkers ’planes Among tj u . ni lg world's duration necord ~f » 25 minutes, established |, y iu st (A® and Zimmermann in July, droplanes of the. firm <>’f lUlirbacH hold six world's record-- They - Wi all established by tlie German aiH p ane Sausewind. a light 'plan.ed with a small-tpower motor. tlie latter two records there is n<> nH dividual living record li bier. German ace, Paul Baeumer, W 3l established them died in an ilt .rnp la |M accident last year. I Outside of the 30 records f or lnl ß tor-driven 'planes, Germany | lull four of the five recognized records for soaring j n niotori M S gliders. fl — Happy States of Mind A general loftiness of sentiment, In- Hi dependence of mien, conscioust-sj oil good Intentions, self-oblivion In great®! objects, clear views of futurity,® thoughts of the blessed companionship® > of saints and angels, trust in God n ,W tlie friend of truth and virtue—these® are the states of mind in which |® should live.—('banning. 1