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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Mbßshed Every Evening Bxcept Sunday by •U DBCATUR DEMOCRAT CO. Incorporated BMerod at the Decatur, Ind., Poit Office as Second Claw Matter f. H. Heller President A *. Holthouse. Sec'y A But. Mgr. Dtck D. Heller Vice-President Subscription Ratu •ingle Copfee —1 .03 One week by carrier 15 By Mall In Adame, Allen. Jay and Welle counties. Indiana and Mercer and Van Wert counties, Ohio: 51.50 per par; 52 50 for six months; f 1.35 tor three months; 50 cents tor one month. Elsewhere:— 55.50 per year: 53 00 tor six months; 5185 for three months; 50 cents for one month. Men and women in the armed forces, 53 50 per year or 51.00 tor three months. Advertising Ratee made Known on Application. National Representative BCHEERER A CO. 15 Lexington Avenue, New York 25 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, 111. Only a couple more days to buy that November bond Keep ’em flying. —o The weatherman did his part to make the Thanksgiving season a pleasant one In this part of the country and every body Is grateful. The retail business in Indiana is better than a year ago Goods io more difficult to obtain but merchants keep working at II and the live ones are quite successful in getting Items needed. A lot of people who talk about the administration are referring to congress more than they are to the President. He is still a very popular leader and a great diplomat. say or think what you will. —o Get that list of Chrlstmu gifts ready and start shopping Monday It’s high time for the choicest items will mots fast. Decatur stores have what you want and you can save time and money by patronising them Indiana is making good in every war elfort and is proud of the enlistment of 550 nurses. two hundred more than our quota Adams county has rent a number of young ladles to become lieutenants In the army aud they are making good -0 . Admiral Sosa, retired Japanese, says the Germans are building a fleet of long range planes with which they will try to bcmh American cities. They may however de tide to use whatever planes they have to take vengence on other and closer cities like Moscow and London. —o Since American asm les landed at Salerno September sth. casualties total 1n.550, according to Secretary Stimson, Os this r.nmber 1.295 have been killed 2.555 are missing and 5 351 were wounded. Compared to the number engaged and the fierceness of the fighting the losses are considered low. -0 The hunting season is on in full force. It s great spo.t for many but li't one that should b< engaged In wHb the greatest care. Each day brings news of fatal or serious accident and recently several boys feurteen to eighteen years of age 'have been victims In Indiana It’s dangerous to permit boys to handle a gun unless chaperoned by an older person -0 Jim Tucker, former secretary of state for Indiana, wounded la Bal-

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•rno. is back in thia country. If he recovers sufficiently he may return to Indiana and be a candidate for the Republican nomination for U. S senator. He baa a good record in office and as a mrnnber of the navy and Mr. Capehart and some of the other boys who are fence-building for the senatorship won’t like this news too well. —o— Some energetic reporter could make a hit by telling exactly where Mussolini is and what his actual condition of health is. Berlin dispatches to neutral countries say he is a "tired, pale, bitter man, living in a north Italy villa." Another nimcr is that he has committed suicide and others have him living with Hitler. It doesn't make much difference but the average person is curious and likes to know the facts. -0 Christmas <omeu next. It's the great annual holiday for the youngsters. While we all enjoy It. we must admit that our greatest pleasure Is to watch the happy faces of the youngsters. There Is no reason why the boys and girls, especially the younger ones should not be billariously happy if we plan ahead a little. Every one in busy these days but we should take a little lime out to provide for Santa Claus. The advan<«ncnt of medical science Is shown again In the recovery of Clifford Johnson, a coastguardsman from .Missouri, who received third degree burns In the Cocoanut Grove fire more than a year ago. Few people survive such an ordeal but Cliff has stood the testa and come through and today returned to his command. It is one of the most remarkable cures In history and was due to the new methods and attention given the patient. O". O — It Is reported that tbe Japs hold som« fifteen thousand Americana prisoner, most of them in the Philippines. Plans to exchange another 1.500 are being made. Apparently the "little brown men" are continuing to fight to the death for few prisoners are taken and since Japan doesn't care to greet men of their country who permit themselves to be captured, tbe exchange is slow The time will come however when we will have plenty to offer them, ten to one if necessary. —o— This community, with sad hearts, will pay their respects tomorrow to the late Lieut. James Christen, who gave his life in the Sicilian Invasion several months ago. Memorial services will be held at tbe Presbyterian church at three o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. Walton in charge. Lieut. Christen gave his life unselfishly that this country may continue safe and free. He and the othem from Adamo county who have died Cor the cause have written their names in everlasting honor, O 0 ■■ We can scarcely realise the situation In Germany where mauy targe cities have been almost totally destroyed Jut now Berlin is going through the crdeal and the four million people of that great city are evacuating. It might have happened in this country if we hadn't gone Into the War with full force for there is no doubt the war lords of Japan and Germany had in mind to wreck thio nation to control the world, it must go on to the end which surely will come soon. -0-0 —

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Mr. Co« Fops Out: Jud(e Land!*. the man who watches oat for any fuaay bw»tae»» in professional boseball. haa ralod Bill Cot. president ct the Philadelphia PhiUiea. oat of the game lor rood Mr. Co». says the judge violated regulations which forbid unyoae wenscted with baseball to bat ea jaotoa Jtrtge Uadi, rah U j u in UM with iua »W«»Ub-

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lished policy of assuring "a square deal for every baseball fan." Btit the intriguing aspect of the cue an aspect which gives added strength to the dismissal —ls the nature of Mr. Cox' betting. It appears that since he look over ownership of the hapless club. Mr. Cox made 20 wagers of from 125 to 5100 each on games in. which his team was engaged—and he bet this money on the Phillies to win. Anyone who places cold, hard cash on a team which season after season has engaged in a furious struggle for the lowest spots in the National league is belter off having nothing to do with baseball.—The Chicago Sun —o f Modern Etiauette | By ROBIRTA Ltß J Q. Should the deuert spoon and fork be placed on the table at the beginning of the meal? A. No; they should be brought In on the dessert plate, Q When should young boy- and girls be trained to rkM from their seats? A. They should be taught as noon »< they are old enough to understand, to rise when visltora. or elderly persons, enter the room. (j. If a wedding is to be in the country, who lakes care of the transportation of the guests? A. This is one of the obligations of the bride's family. ■■■ 0 ' ■ 1 ■ ■ * Aao Nov. 27—Clarence Herber elected commander of Adams Post. No. 43. American Legion. Baron Andrew Hatvany of Budaput. Hungary here to Inspect the

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' lERI A "VW My 1 r ■ ONE OP TH! GREATEST o< the early movie stars, Charlie Ray, 52, above, has died in Hollywood of * throat infection. After an attempt to produce a movia himself. hay sank into obscurity although he triad numerous comabacka, (IntuMtioul) Holland- St Louis «ugar plant, J. II Carmody Invites several guests to dinner with tbe count, who proved very Interuting. The K. of C. will hold an indoor fair January 5 to 16. Lawrence Linn Is home from I. U. Mudame, H E. Keller. E. F. Gau and Mat Harris entertain at dinner and "560" at the Harris home. Rum runners and bootleggera are doing a thriving busine-a as many statu let dawn tbe bars. trade la a Good Towa — Daoatui

Ration Calendar Gasoline A-9 coupons are good through January 21. Fuel Ooil Period 1 coupons are good through January 3. Period 2 coupons become good November >O. Sugar Stamp No. 29 In book fou>- Is good for 5 poundi through January 15, 1944. Bhoee Stamp No. 18 In book oue, good for 1 pair. Stamp No. 1 on the "Airplane" sheet In book three, good for 1 pair. Meats, Fats Brown stamps G, H. J. and K. good through December 4, Brown stamp L is good throngh January 1. 1944. Brown stamp M. becomes good November 28 and remains good through January 1. 1944. Preesaed Foods Green stamps A. B. end C In book four, good through December 26. ■■ - d ■ • • Varnished Floers Sprinkle coarse salt on tbe floor, then allow It to remain for about five minute, and sweep It off with a soft broom. Thia will elaan the floor without taking off the polfffb •steen . Use borax water when waebing sateen garments. This method will reHore the gloss. Fudge If a pinch of salt is added when making fudge. It will be smooth when poured and cooled. ■ ■ Helicopters *O4O Risk New York—(UP)—A large banking firm, convinced of “the helicopter's possibilities, with the aHmlnstion of moat of the risks common to high-speed airplanes", has announced It will finance post-war helicopter purchaees at standard automobile rates.

The Peoples Voice This column for the ue of our readers who wish to make suggestions for the general good or discuss questions of interest Please sign your name to •bow authenticity. It will not ho used if you prefer that it not be. ♦ Income Tax Filing Will 11. Smith, collector of Internal revenue for the district cf Indiana, has called attention to the December 15 income tax filing period. Many taxpayers will have no further filings to make until the annual income and Victory tax return Is due not late rthan March 15, 1345. However, taxpayers who filed a declaration on September 15 and paid one-half the estimated tax should pay the remainder on or before December 15. Statements to this effect will be mailed to taxpayer* on December 1. In general, the filing of a declaration on or before December 15 will be required of: 1. Farmers who have sufficient income to require filing and have postponed filing under the special provisions of law which permit farmer* to wait as late as December 15. These returns should be distinguished from other returns by placing the word "farmer” thereon. Any farmers consulting deputies should have with them tabulated statement showing the total sales of grain, livestock, produce, and other income, their expenses which include labor, feed, seed, supplies, fertiliser, taxes, insurance and other items, and'a copy of their 1912 federal income tax return. 2. Persons who filed In September but underestimated their tax by more than 20 percent and who should, therefore, file "amended declarations" to avoid penalties 3. Persons who did not file In

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CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE Just after Nancy drove off to the inquest, Olive, who was workinc at the Everard house by the day now, had thought of the mail. There were no letters in the R. F. D. box at the gate. There was nothin* but a email package addressed to Master Richard and Miss Dorothy Everard. It turned out to be a box of chocolates. Olive had been severe about the eandy. None for Dicky and Dotty till after supper. That was Mother’s rule. They didn’t know where the eandy was now. Olive had hidden it And what was the matter with Olive? Was she going to die? Dr. Rogers interrupted. "Better phone for the ambulance, Nancy. I’ve got to take Olive to Forestville Hospital. She’s a mighty sick girl.” "The upstairs phone is in the study.** Maney’s lips were gray. "Hilda, would you mind calling the hospital?” But she followed me into the room just after I had put the call through. She closed the door and stood leaning against it with her hands over her face. "What will I do if she dies?” Nancy moaned. "Why, Naney, Olive’s going to be an right” I said. "Olive!” Naney took her hands down from her ravaged face. “She ate something that was meant for my babies.” Then she ran from the room as if in panic. Just after the ambulance had taken Olive away, Sergeant O’Toole breesed in. He found the eandy on top of the Welsh dresser in the dining room. Five or six pieces were missing from the box. "Olive ate some of the eandy.” Didry said. "And it was addressed to Dieky—that’s mo—and Dotty.” Dotty giggled. "No! To Dorothy and Richard Everard." Thon they ehenwed: "Olive aaid Dieky and Dotty must wait till after supper for eandias. But she didn’t.” It looked as if Naney were right, as if Olivo had been poisoned by a dost meant for the twins. "New where’s the wrapping Pier, sonny?” the Sergeant asked a man-to-man tone. "Dicky—that’s me— threw it in the ’einerator.” the little boy said "He helped Olive dean "Dotty helped too," the girl twin put In. "She cut off the etamps and saved them for Dicky’s book.” “They were just three • cent stamps," Dicky said scornfully. “Well, then maybe you’d be after giving me the stamps since you’re setting no value by ’em." Dotty produced them from the peekot of her pinafore. " Th New York, the postmark says But I’d be saying—” The Sergeant set his lips in a thin fold and eMpped the stamps into his "Do you children remember if Olive was after mentioning the postmark or the handwriting?*' JETT Olive said it must be from Uneie Greg M Mummy, ean m have some ■Net before supper.” Nancy’s voice was even. “And it’s high time for your supper now, my darlings " arc « n * r » r <“ e ** , > Were," Dicky said. “He didn’t send yen this either." Nancy’s voice mended casual rather bens sure, um’am?” th- Sergeant asktd. “And ts their unde wasn’t after ssadiM the t ew*sta,wheXi.thea?"Jj’o u . I

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September because their estimat-l ed income at that time was insuf \ ficent to require filing but hav> since received additional Income to ! bring them within the prevision* of the law. .Mr. Smith said that the forms t<> be used are identical with those used on September 15 and any person who has failed to estimate hitax within the 20 percent margin of error should file an amended re turn in view of the penalties Im posed under the law. Amended dec laration should be filed on Form 1040E8 and are distinguished fr m the original declaration only by writing the word "amended" at the top of the form Publish Mosqu'to Atlas Nan Francisco — (UP! —Dr Ed ward S. Boss, assistant curator of

I answered quickly: “But Sergeant O’Toole, Mr. Mason would never send a package to Dorothy and Richard Everard.” "Why not?" the Sergeant asked. “Because their baptismal names are Dorette and Dickson,” I said triumphantly. “Bo!" Sergeant O’Toole made a note of that. “What's more, he has been in Cleveland for the past two days,” 1 added. The Sergeant didn’t need even a monosyllable now. He made an eye-; brow speak for him. So I explained, i "We work for the same advertising outfit.” Naney seemed to think something was required of her. "That’s why my brother wasn’t at the inquest. 1 On account of having to go to Cleveland, I mean.” “Indeed!" the Sergeant said expansively. He closed his notebook , and became human again. "Well, ma’am, I’m pretty close to being a father meself, and I’m thinking ti*, time you were giving the children their supper and putting them tobed. They’ve heard and seen a deal j more than's good for them this day.” "Then good night. Sergeant.” "Not at all. Tis meself will be, coming back later and spending the night on your sitting-room eouch if you’re a mite nervous as indeed you may well be.” “Thanks, but if I need anyone, I’m sure Miss Glenn will stay with ■Me* “IH be phoning later to see if you've changed your mind,” the sergeant said. "There’s really no need. None at all,” Nancy insisted. “Isn’t there now? Well, then I 11 be off and taking this candy along with me. We may as wellie finding out was it arsenic or strychnine or rat poison or whatever these choco latae was flavored with.” Nancy's voice was colored by something I couldn’t quite identify. “Please do your best to find out. I’ve got to know ” “So do the police, ma'am. Well, then, if you’ve no need for me. I’ll be saying good night But if you re after ehanging your mind and wanting a guard, just send out your SOS and 111 be along.” "Thanks, Sergeant, hut I’m sure we're safe for the night anyway. As soon as Sergeant OToole had gone I aaked: "Why don’t you and the children eome over to my hour e,! Naney?" "Thanks, but I ean’t. Not tonight anyway. I’ve got to stay here tonight” We all had eggs and baeon then. Naney said grimly that they ought to be safe since the bacon was in a sealed package and the eggs shells. She went quietly through the routine of supper and of undressing her babies and hearing their prayers and tucking them | for the night. After she had closed the door of the nursery, she held out her hand’ to me and said abrnet wistfullythough the word is the last I’d ever have expected to apply to Naney: "Thanks for everything. Hilda, and now please run along home. I want to be alone." . "But aren’t you afraid to be atom?" "I’m afraid act to be. Besides, what ean anyone de tmme that mat tors now? And if be— they try to touch my babies. I’ve a gun. The phone then, it was Jack •TolTktm Fm all In," she ra«Aav 1 ean’t speak to anyone toI night—to him least of all." „ I Jack didn't take that too well-

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"Ti ll her she rods sm she I.' ...ws it or ■ 1 told her aM fticm need any I 2 didn’t tell Jidta "Better wait til! map had ut al! she day. She vantitoM® Jack.” I | Then I turned MH a-!'.!.- r .ij-tly. *EnI i ewn ’ ktn his" ■ I “Why?” shereptofl cause h<s Stats’! M • Wavi ' C<ur,ty. Bnsum 'of him - and for Mall "That's absurd." I “Is it? Shoulirtlll ■ you too?” 1 'Why, Nancy !”l*bi I off. I "Rut I am sfrnidlj ' killed my husband. I to kill my babies. Wj to me. SnmcboJy out all afternoon M I body I love ar I trust. I "It wasn’t Grer.’lti 1 ir.gly. “It couldn’t ban She laughed couldn't quite identify of h-r laughter wh**’ l a- she cried out: "Do 'one I’d have th™’* i enough to try to WIM tv. But somebody trad I know who it ma I> afraid <>t evrybody. body.” she npated M "Nancy, you're tired you to bed. 111 longue in your ‘IrtUR I "No," she sourdsd I walker. “Let me put you'-'’’* l “What for! D’ F “You d rest—"R t? till I'm sure Jack m stopped and put term face tor a moment » mean that. I**?*" I’m saying. I® realise what it all |f, making me nth* -I know. IrtdT Tdoubt the person "It', worse t« rate » love.” Naney * husky broken y™*-, quietly, almost J* own words: > this, Hilda. That! • i s..tn him C>’t out- • • help nun r . I yesterday wr.u • Harbor with ! “ There wa‘ cemed me 1 trained the SW I that was PeegJ and -w ' ? •’ . ter least I did n 1 •. j* if had lonrer. I k !# M KuramnesHI ! ; about nipwose tMt - jad • fllf / • it 1, to ray , J J. ***’ 1 trusiirg 1 ■ « 4U * r ’