Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 83, Decatur, Adams County, 6 April 1929 — Page 3

LONDON STORES VAST TROVE OF asttreasures sLxj.rWorth Os Riches ■ By Hurry L. Percy „ Presa Staff Correspondent) Undott. April 6-(UP)-De Bplte 8 plte the ~..w er of new York in the world of fin- ' London 1« -W the treasure ? « of the world. Its houses and Xs art crowded with jewels and of incalttable value. With one-half a square mile of the end district Is treasure the valnf which is estimate dby insuri ce authoritis at $1,000,000,000. Some of these treasures are worth thousands and thousands of dollars, ' nll London would be a veritable Aladditfs cave for the hordes of internatlonal crooks and theieves which are congregating here, but for the extreme nercautlons taken to guard them. For instance, it was recently announced that the Grand puchess Auastasie of Russia has sent her famous rose diamond brooch valued at $750,000 to London for sale. The value of the exhibition of English decorative art held at Landowne House. London, if it could be valued at all. is at least $25,000,000 Dutch Exhibition Then there was the Dutch axhibiHon at Burlington Mouse, London. The pictures there were valued at, at least $125,000,000 The 26 Rembrants are valued at $12,500,000. Figures in connection with the value of the national collections become almost astronomical. It is Impossible to value the treasures of the British Museum. The Elgin Marbles, for instance, are priceless. The British Museum, in terms of money, runs into hundreds of millions. Fifty million dollars could not buy the Wallace collection today, and twice that sum would be insufficient for the treasures of the National gallery. If the Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington could be replaced every cent of $250,000,000 would be required. The pictures in the National portrait gallery would fetch at least $.’5,000,000 and those in the Dulwich collection are worth at least 37,500,000. In the Soane Museum there is another $10,000,000 worth. Value of Crown Jewels In the Tower of London, apart from the crown jewels which are worth about $30,000,000, there are wonderful specimens of armor. One suit of German 16th century armor by Tops has been valued at SIOO,OOO. All these treasures can be seen by the public with perfect freedom and not a single article in the national collection is insured either against fire or theft. The reason is clear. In the first place, the pictures and other treasures are irreplaceable, and secondly, the charges would be colossalSome of the houses in Mayfair contain valuables worth a king's ransom. For instance, there is Lord Ellesmere’s collection of pictures at Bridgewater House, said to be worth at least $50,000,000. The wealthiest part of London, according to an insurance expert, lies between Lower Regent Street and Plccadily Circus on the east, King Street on the south, Berkeley Square on the west, and Oxford Street on the north. Today, the treasures and other property in that half a square mile are worth $1,000,000,000. — o — H ill Os Peter Forbing Probated At Fort Wayne The will of Peter Forbing, former Decatur resident who died at hjs home in Fort Wayne recently, and whose estate was estimated at $40,000, was admitted to probate in court at Fort Wayne. It is directed that after just debts and funeral expenses have been paid the balance of the estate is to be divided among io children, Elizabeth Smith, Mary Ulmer, Annie Heffner, Eleanor Forbing, Anthony F. Forbing. Rosa Stitckel, Gertrude Meinerdlng, Vincent L. Forbing, Bernadette Letot uml Marguerite Heffner, share and share alike. The executors, Vincent L. Forbing, a son, and Ben J. Smith, a , ‘’’’’’■'ti-law, are to pay nine of the t'hildren $4,652.90 each in order to equalize a like sum which has been Previously advanced to the daughter, •■arguerite Heffner. Eleanor Forbing s to have the househod goods in fee mple. The remainder of the estate be divided equally among the Father Os Nathan Leopold Uies Following Operation f'oHege, Apr. 16-(UP)-The last of hv ih grle( ' stric ' { en fathers, broken , e murder of Bobby Franks, was Head here today. N^s than P ' Le °P° ld . Sr., father of KU |i. lan . Leopold, Jr., who pleaded of th t° the murder and kidnaping to lif 6 . ranlts b°y and was sentenced at impiis °nment, died last night o p in el ReeSe hoSpltal atter an An^ Franks ’ fatl >er of Bobby, died Jf Rls' 1 . 928 ’ and A ' H father with t ar d IjOel> - who pleaded guilty their 1 ?° Pold ’ dled °ct- 27, 1924. Both murder eat l?1 Were hastened b Y the

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1929.

Twelfth Anniversary of U. S. Entry Into World War Finds Noted Leaders Pleading Cause of Continous Peace

.hisserand Calls Today One I Os Greatest Dates In History Jules Jusserand was French Ambassador to Washington at the time of America’s entry into the war. He was one of President Roosevelt’s greatest friends and is a firm admirer of America. By Jules Jusserand (Written for the United Press) )Copyright, 1929, by United Press) Paris. April 6—(UP)—The sixth of April, 1917, was one of the great dates in the history of mankind. On that day a liberal, peace-loving nation whose country was at an immense distance from the seat of the war, whose intention from the first had been not to take part in it, decided that to stand aloff was impossible, that ,as her President said a little later: “The culminating and final war £or human liberty has come,” and she had to prove "ready to put her own strength, her own highest purpose, her own integrity and devotion to the testThe stupendous event was misunderstood by the enemy who treated it as a joke, saying that they had nothing to fear, since the Americans could neither swim over nor fly over. But it was no joke; the Americans could navigate the sea. It was no joke; the word had only to be spoken; Duty commands . . . and behold, the whole nation was ready; a wonderous sight which I saw. Money supplies, the increase of the duration of military service, were unanimously voted. For the necessary privations made imperative by the state of war no order was needed; a request was enough. The coming of the American troops with that flag of theirs which had never been seen in a European war and has never known defeat, was received as a harbinger of victory, and so it proved. Never would the model soldier who led the Allies, the late Marshall Foch, have dared to risk the bold tactics which he adopted, and which led indeed to victory, had he not known he could rely on the inexhaustible resources in brave men and in military supplies of the United States The enthusiasm with which the American troops were welcomed in Paris was duplicated when, ten years after the war, some 25,000 American veterans visited the capital of France and her blood-soaked battle-fields. Their long march, which I witnessed, from the foot of Washington's statue. Plane d'lena, to the doors of Notre Dame, was one continuous ovation from a multitude that has not forgotten and shall not forget. All this, in the interest of the whole world should be remembered. LOCAL STUDENTS ATTEND PURDUE Lafayette, Ind., April 6 —Eight students from Adams county have been enrolled in Purdue University during the current school year, according to information given out today by Registrar R. B. Stone. Registration figures show that 4,495 persons have registered in the University during the present academic year a gain of 33. over last year. They are divided as follows between the various schools agriculture, 467; chemical engineering 259; civil engineering, 623; electrical engineering, 799; mechanical engineering, 832; pharmacy, 133; science, 467; home economics, 444; industrial education, 14; physical education, 21; not classified, 436. Figures from the Bureau of Education at Washington, D. C., show that Purdue have the largest engineering enrollment of any educational institution in America and also is making the fastest gains. Those from Adams county registered at Purdue during the school year are as follows: Geneva: H L. Brown, S. M. Buckmaster, M. J, Campbell, M. G. Holloway. Monroe: 11. A. Ehrsam. Decatur: R. D. Frisinger, H. D. Owens, C. L. Spuller and A. I). Suttles, J. o 189 Persons Killed In Prohibition Enforcement Washington, April 6—(UP) — A total of 189 persons have lost their lives as a result of prohibition enforcement activities of the Federal government between 1920 and 1929, officials flgttfes made public at the treasury disclosed todayTwenty five persons were killed during the last 15 minths, the figrues disclosed. The total number of deaths included 134 civilians and 55 federal agents slain in the course of their duties. o General Pershing Is 111 Paris, April 6 —(UP) —General John J. Pershing contracted a severe cold while attending the funeral of Ambassador Nuyron T. Herrick, as the result of walking bareheaded in the cold wind which swept Paris yesterday. He was unable to accompany the body to Brest.

Pershing Reminds Nation Os Patriotism’s Lesson Genera) John J. Pershing, commander-in-chief of the American Expeditionary Force, issued through the United Press the following statement, for release on the 12th anniversary of his country’s declaration of war: "On this twelfth anniversary - of our entry into the World War we recall anew the splendid achievements of America's youth in that great conflict, inspired by the high ideals of the forefathers, they freely offered their all. ami tn their strength and heroism was found the balance which brought glorious victory to the Allied cause. We must not overlook the responsibility that is ours in keeping the lesson of their patriotism before new generations of Americans. “At this moment, let us remember the sick and disabled, the widows and orphans, and the mothers who bravely sent their sons into the battle. Ours is the solemn obligation to insure that their sacrifices shall not have been in vain. I hope that on this anniversary our people will resolve with greater zeal to address themselves practically to the establishment of permanent ipeace, for which the blood of America was so willingly shed." Clemenceau’s Statement George Clemenceau, French “Father of Victory," was on the political sidelines when America entered the war, but seized the power as French Premier in November 1917 and was chief of the government when the first American troops went into action. He authorizes this statement: "The entrance into the war of a nation like America on the side of the Allies certainly made the Germans surrender sooner than they would otherwise have done. The generations to come will be better able to judge the importance of the act of this mighty ptople,” .

GIVES ADVICE ON RASPBERRIES The present production of raspberries is insufficient to supply local demands. Car loads of this particular fruit are, therefore, shipped into this locality each year to take care of this tradeApparently few people realize the possibilities offered in growing this fruit where local markets are inadequately supplied. The experience of successful growers proves conclusively the value of proper cultural practices and an efficient spray program without which, success is impossible. The main reason for the decline in production of this fruit is the heavy annual losses from a disease known as antracnose which greatly reduces the production of the raspberry plant as well as greatly shortening its lifetime. The disease is characterized by circular, grayish white, scabby spots on the canes which usually occur so abundantly near the base of the cane that the latter is girdled anil killed just before maturing its crop of fruit. So many have often wondered why their raspberries would grow nicely until they are just about to ripen and then dry off instead of turning into a fully developed plump berry. This, of course, is almost invariably caused by anthracnose. The first step to take toward safeguarding against anthracnose is the purchasing of none other but state certified nursery stock from a plant dealer who has a reputation of absolute honesty. Never use plants from an old plantation unless you are reasonably sure that there is no anthracnose present New plantings should be made on land which had not been planted to raspberries for at least three years. Another precaution when planting old wood very close to the crown so as old woo dvery close to the crown so as to eliminate that chance of infection. This is most important since it is the old cane that carries the disease to the young shcot as soon as it comes above the ground. Plant the tip of the crown at least 4 or 5 inches below the level of the ground in a furrow which had been made before hand. Cover the crown with about two inches of dirt and as the young shoots get well started throw a little dirt i nwith each cultivation until the field is level again. When the young shoots are from 6 to 8 inches high they should be sprayed with. 2-6-50 Bordeaux mixture with a small quantity of spreader added to insure complete coverage. In case of an older patch a mixture lime sulphur at the rate of one gallon to ten of water will work wonders in holding the disease in check. This should be applied as a delayed dormant spray when leaves are out about one-half inchIt these simple rules were followed the life of each patch would be considerably prolonged and the returns from the lucious berries would ther infornrationafETAO EA EA EO prove surprisingly profitable. Further information concerning the care of raspberries can be secured at the county agent’s office. BERNE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. James W. Hardinorf, of Fort Wayne, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Menno Eicher and family. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Neuenschwander and daughter Elaine spent Easter Sunday at the homes of Mrs. Neuenschwander's brother and sister, the Leonard G. Sumney and Noah Witmer homes at Grabill. Ben Sprunger, Rev. and Mrs. S. H. Suckau, Mrs. Edison Sprunger and Miss Rachel Burkhalter left Thursday morning lor Pandora, Ohio, where

they will visit relatives and friends for sometime. Clifton Nussbaum returned home Tuesday evening from a business trip to Rochester, New York. Leßoy Stauffer, Milo Habegger and Miss Inez Luginbill spent Easter Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hilty as guests of their daughter Miss Arvilla, at Pandora, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. William Boice and daughters, Fort Wayne, spent the week end at the home of her sister Mr and Mrs. Levi Stucky here Edison Sprunger spent Sunday at Grabill, visiting at the home of his father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Schlatter. His wife returned home with him after spending several days at the home of her parents there. .. Simon Schwartz attended to business matters at Fort Wayne and South Whitley, Tuesday. Somon Roth, of Graceton, Minnesota, returned to his home this week, after spending the winter with relatives and friends here. Mrs. Amos Steiner and Mrs. Ansel Charriot, of Ridgeville, where visitors in Berne, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. I/aniel Bailey and family, of Van Wert, Ohio, spent Easter Sunday at the home of her sister Mr. and Mrs. William Rich here. The Misses Helena Liechty, Velma Sprunger, Clara Mettler and Linda Stucky returned home Tuesday from Chicago, where they spent several days with friends Harold Eichenberger, who spent his Easter vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Eichenberger here, returned to his duties at Detroit, Michigan, Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hanni and family moved their household goods to Wapakoneta, Ohio, this week. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Amstutz and family, of Fort Wayne, Reuben Amstutz, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Roth and family, of Celina, Ohio, spent Sunday at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Amstutz and family. Decatur Girl On Staff Os College Publication Miss Evangeline Spahr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Spg.hr, residing on Winchester street, and junior at the Otterbein College, at Westerville, 0., received the honor of being one of the four students to occupy the place as staff head on “The Tan And Cardinal," the school paper. Miss Spahr will head the circulation staff, of which she has been a member for three years, and is well trained for the position. The appointments were made at a meeting of the publication board, last Monday evening. CARD OF THANKS We wish in this manner to thank every one who in any way assisted us in our time of sadness at the death of our beloved father, Ilarve M. Daniels, especially the neighbors, the ministers and singers, the various churches and fraternal orders for their help and beautiful flowers. The Children. NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Notice is hereby given that MONDAY, MAY 6, 1929 will be the last day to pay the Spring installment of taxes. The county treasurer's office will be open from 8 a. in. to 4 p. m. during the tax paying season. All taxes not paid by that time will become delinquent and a 10% penalty will be added.. Do not put off paying your taxes as they must be paid and the law points out the duty of the county treasurer. Those who have bought or sold property aud wish a division of taxes, are asked to come In at once. Don't wait for the rush. No receipts can be laid away for anyone, so please don't ask for it. We will be glad to mail the paid receipts to those who mail in their checks to this office before the final tax-paying date. ED ASHBAUCHER, Treasurer of Adams county, Indiana Apr 3 to May 5

Kenworthy Analyzes Effects Os American Participation In War Lt.-Commander J. M. Kenworthy, after an outstanding war career in the Royal Navy, entered British politics first as Liberal Member of Parliament for the Hull division, then as an Independent, and finally under the Labor colors. His progressive views, his many feats of personal physical and mental bravery, and his books on Russia, social and international 'questions have won him a wide popularity. By LT.-COMMANDER KENWORTHY (Written for the United Press) Copyright, 1929, by United Press LONDON. Apr. 6. —(U.R)— What would have happened if America hadn't entered the war? It would either have ended in a deadlock, wiih the fighting stopping by sheer exhaustion, followed by general revolution; or else in an allied victory won at terrible cost after 12 months more of fighting, and leaving victors and vanquished alike sucked dry, bankrupt and despairing; and probably a far W’orse peace of vengeance than then the Treaty of Versailles. America’s entry into the war must I lie divided into spiritual and material effects. Spiritually it heartened the Allies and depressed the Germans. It made it a war of democracy against autocracy and it made the ultimate victory of the Allies certain. As America was known not to covet territory it meant a new’ force entering the arena for altruistic motives and for the victory of right and justice over evil and tyranny. On the material side it made the blockade of Germany complete; provided finance just when the Allies were at the end of their tether and when the war could only have been carried on with great, difficulty; gave very badly needed naval reinforcements, especially in destroyers, and in naval material such as mines, was a great advantage in supplying a liberal amount of oil fuel and petrol, both of which were badly needed by the Allied nations. On the military side, though of course it took time for the effect of America’s entry to be felt,- it meant a new, vigorous army not fatigued by years of hotly contested fighting; and potential reserves which took away all hope of Germany’s numerical superiority on the Allied fronts. Roy Runyon was up town yesterday for the first time since an illness of scleral weeks duration.

News ! AN ALERT newsboy, on a day when news was dull and sales vere few, turned to the advertising pages for inspiration. “Rend about the big department store sale,” he shouted. “Fine quality suits at $22. Beautiful furniture on sale. New shipment of neckties just received.” His stock of papers was sold out very quickly. The case is, of course, exceptional. But it points to the fact that advertising is news —and important news. It is the news of daily life, the news that comes closest to you and those about you. It is news of the furniture vou sit in, the books you read, the bonds you buy, the automobile you use, the flashlight. talking machine and food product that give you satisfaction. News that concerns you more vitally than anything else you read. News that is essential to you, because whether you purchase a piano or a pin, you want the best your money can buy. —and you. can always be sure you are getting the newest and best when you read the advertisements. The advertisements contain packethook news—and that’s important! Decatur Daily Democrat

YALE CONDUCTS INVESTIGATION OF JUDICIARY Most Sweeping Survey Ever Attempted—Some Initial Findings By Boyd Lewis (United Press Staff Correspondent) New Haven, Conn., April 6—(UP) The most sweeping survey of the judicial system of the United States ever attempted is being conducted by Yale Law School under a gift from the Rockefeller Foundation. Recently President Hoover, aware of the Yale investigation, called Dean Robert M. Hutchins and Professor Charles E. Clark Into conference regarding the similar inquiry which he proposes to hold under government auspices. ’* After a year and one-half of the proposed four-year inquiry. Yale Law School has made public details of its investigation and some of its conclusions. Originally the Investigation concerned itself with the trial courts of Connecticut. Recently it was extended to those of New York City and Hampden and Essex counties, New York and the couits of Springfield, Lawrence and Salem in Massachusets. It is planned to extend observations later to the courts of Rhode Island. Significant results of the investiga- ■ tion thus far include: 1— More than one-quarter of the superior court business of Connecticut is divorce litigation. General, the state is interested in conversing the marriage relation. 2— -About 85 per cent of negligence cases and 90 per cent of contract and foreclosure cases are settled out of court, indicating that the courts are being used as places of litigants to “spar for position" in order to affect a compromise3— Delays from six months to three years, with consequent loss of valuable court time, result from contested civil actions. 4 — Contrary to popular belief, jury verdicts more often! favor defendants than plaintiffs in negligence cases. 5— Decline in the positions of judge and jury as instruments of justice through disposltioin of many cases by pleas of giulty or nolle by prosecutor. 6 — Liquor cases, judged by figures compiled in Connecticut courts, are only a small percentage of the total. Discussing the inquiry, Professor Clark stressed the fact that the Yale investigators were purely u fact-find-ing body. “A fact finding body may perform a most important task in ascertaining and laying before the public the facts as to the actual operati n of our courts of justice,” Clark said. "When to the picture of our own courts there is added the picture of other courts of

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similar background, but of different operation, particularly the English and Canadian courts, we have an excellent means of checking the working of our Judicial machinery, and of supplying reforms where they appear necessary." GENEVA NEWS Mrs. Elmer Hutton is spending the week with her daughter. Mrs. Melvin Wegmiller and family, of Otsego, Michigan. Herb Drew, of Richmond, spent Tuesday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Drew. David Cross, Jr., arrived In Geneva, Thursday from California, where he has spent several months. Frederick Striker Is recovering from an operation to rremoval of a tumor on the arm. Mrs. William Kelley, Mrs. O. D. Anold and Miss Ella Kelley spent Thursday in Bryant at the borne of Gus Ford. Miss Virginia Schaouffer is Hl with the mumps. Mrs. George Manilla is filling her vacancy at the I. G. A. store. Mrs. Forrest Huntington and baby Joel, of Indianapolis, came Thursday to spend a few days visiting her sister. Mrs. Ernest Reicheldiffer. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Fogle and Mr. and Mrs. William Fogle returned to their home in Pontiac, Michigan, Thursday after attending the funeral of Fred Fogle. Mrs. Clem Green, Mrs. Merle Teeple and Mrs. Richard Porter spent Thursday in Fort Wayne, visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Campbell. Mrs Robert Lough was called to Muncie, by the serious illness of her daughter, Miss Madelyne Lough. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Shamp, of Fort Wayne, were gusts of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rhoad, Thursday, Mrs. Milo Miller has returned to her home here after spending a few months in Sperry, Oklahoma. Andrew’ Sours and niece, Miss Mary Sours, have returned to their home after spending the winter in St. Petersburg, Florida. Men representing the Northern Indiana Public Service company were in town this week making plans to service Geneva with gas in the near future. Alvin Windmiller, who has been employed in Elkhart, returned to Geneva Thursday where he will be connected with the new Wells Brothers factory. o— Get the Hab’t—Traae at Home, It Pays o Z— =< H. S. MICHAUD SELLS FARM AND CITY PROPERTY ) Office Phone 104 Res. Phone 496 ; 133 S. Second St. Decatur, !nd. n o