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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. Incorporated Entered at the Decatur, Ind., Post Office as Second Class Matter Dick D. Heller - President A. R. Holthouse Editor C. E. Holthouse Treasurer I. H. Heller Vice-President Subscription Rates By Mali in Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, >6; Six months, |3 25, 3 months, >1.75. By Mail, beyond Adams and Adjoining counties: One year, *7.00; 6 months, >3.75; 3 months, $2.00. By carrier, 21) cents per week. Single copies, 4 cents. August is associated with “dog days" and now a writer comes along an<| warns about the month bringing tales of sea serpents. Having lived through days when people thought they saw flying saucers, the scare of sea serpents will not alarm too many around here. —o - o It has not been defined what constitutes an epidemic, but from the number of polio cases in Jay county, that area is fast approaching the epidemic stage. Sixty cases of poiiomeylitis have already been reported there, the largest number in any county in the state. Possibly a change in weather may curb the spread of the disease which so far has the medical world baffled. o o — Federal tax collections for tho fiscal year ending last June were nearly forty and one half billion dollars, a huge sum in any man's land, but only is percent of tho nation's income, which is estimated at *328,200.000,000. A little less than half of the tax came from individual incomes. As Jong as national income remains high. Uncle Sam will not have too much trouble in meeting expenses, but as economists point out. taxes should not take 20 percent of the whole. Another year may see a revamping ot the federal budget on a lower basis. o —o Although it has been voted to hold the Bluffton Street Fair in September, plans are not running so smoothly toward a ' bigger and better fair." The town seems divided on suggestions to "re-pat-Urn " the fair and the board's policy that it would be held "along the name lines as last year." The latter plan includes operation of bingo stands and games of chance along the midway and there is opposition to these features of the fair. At this writing, It looks like Bluffton will either have a tame street fair, or that arrest ot operators of the old corn game will enliven activities not listed on the program. ——<y-. —p — On the strike front, it appears that the steelworkers and steel industry management will be able

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By Herman N. Bundesen, M. 0. THKHK is an extremely painful disorder of the spine known as rheumatoid spondylitis which seems t<» pick Ils victims especially among otherwise healthy young men In the beginning, the pain which is a big feature of this disease is usually limited to the lower part of the beck. Those afflicted des tribe it as sharp and slabbing and note that it occurs only at Intervals with some tendency to be worse at night. Occasionally it may pass into the legs. As the disease continues, the pain becomes more constant and l more severe Then there may be some stiffness of the lower part of the back and later of the entire spine Often the hip* and shoulders are affected. As the stiffness prog rrMca. the pain decrease*, though a d’-11. aching discomfort may persist u> flare *ip In an acute attack of pain from time to time particu larly after eaerciae or strain Other symptoms, sack a* sleeplessness. loss of weight and poor appetite, are common in this eon dittos Frequently. too. these pa Haats become mentally depressed In moot instanoM tbe disense develops gradually and occurs more often in persons who are tall and X-ray examination la helpful in m.hiUß cfcaages ■ re noted in the joint's hotvMß the Jowaot pert of the and the htp hone. The Ugatnents

to negotiate and avoid a strike. At th.e Ford plant uneasiness is apparent and young Henry Ford has stated If a strike does come, the big factory will be closed a long while. When men want work so badly, It seems foolish to close down big industries, thus throwing additional thousands out of jobs. Their troubles should be solved around the table and plans made to Increase employment, rather than reduce it. This country still needs its vast production lines. o o Zenger's Anniversary: August 5 is an anniversary in the history of journalism, it was on that day in 1735 that a struggling young immigrant editor named John Peter Zenger was acquitted of seditious libel, thus setting an important precedent for the press of this country. Z<-ngttf was the mouthpiece for a political party that had arisen in opposition to Governor Cosby, royal administrator of colonial New York. Zenger first published his paper, The New York Weekly Journal, on Nov. 5. 1733. It was the first newspaper in America founded to carry on political controversy. In the struggle with his rivals, Zenger discussed his theories of press freedom. Zenger was jailed for eight months, but during this time he published his paper regularly "through the key hole of his cell." His wife served as editor during this time. When llie trial tamo up, Zenger was defended by Andrew Hamilton, a liberal and able lawyer from Philadelphia, who volunteered the service. Hamilton insisted that if a publisher printed the truth, he could not he penalized for unfavorable utterances He also maintained that the jury had the right to determine not only whether a publisher had printed the alleged libel, but whether the statement actually was libelous. Both of these were denied by the courts of that day. To uphold truth as a defense and to allow a jury of ordinary men decide the guilt of the accused would have undermined the authority of the governing class. Not until these goals were achieved could we be said to have had a free press. For one of the major tenets of democracy is the right of the press to criticise its governors. Hamilton won an acquittal for his client Actually, nothing tangible was accomplished by the trial. The courts did not recognise truth as a defense until 1798. Not until 1821 was the right of the jury to determine the law and the fact established. Yet the Zenger trial established a tradition that was firmly rooted in America by the time the Constitution cm* to be written.

which hold the bones of the spine together msy become calcified, that Is. lime salts may be deposited in them. In treating this disorder, three things are necessary to relieve the pain, to prevent deformity of the spine and to build up the patient's general health Tbe latter require* rest and a diet rich in all the necessary food parts, supplemented by vitamins. It Is important thag efforts be made to keep the patient from be coming apprehensive and depressed. It has been suggested that X-ray treatments 'over tbe back may be effective in controlling the pain Pain relieving preparations also may be used under the direction of the physician In helping to correct deformities of the spine, exercise* are advi*ed It the patient is confined to bed, bis back should be supported dur Ing this period and only a small pillow is allowed for tbe head. Oc casionally a brace or belt may be of help in relieving tbe pain QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS P. F.r What are the symptoms of chronic appendicitis? Is there say treatment eacept operation? Answer; Chronic appendicitis may cause pain In the lower right pan of tbe abdomen There may be occasional attacks of conatipa tkm or diarrhea There may be fever, and tke number of white cells in the blood may be increased Oparaticp ig t|e only form nt treatmsm available.

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CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR WITH THE ARRIVAL ot Art Johnson, a big, dark man of roping monosyllabic speech, Marvell spent less and less time with Kit. Companionship with men was a fresh thing to MarvclL Ever since he had come to Colcord, be had missed It. Except for the casual give-and-take in his work, he had moved In a dominantly female world—Kit, Nedda and Mrs. Crane. And he was also almost foolishly pleased with the way these young men listened to him, his advice, his decisions, his ‘all stones. He had the satisfying feeling that he was making more of his own hie. which was pretty rusty up here when he came to think about it, through uetra. Hut after the first six months, he confided to Kit, "he didn’t have much use for Art.” Art had been disappointed In the smallness ot New England compared to the length and breadth of Yakima Valley and after urging Furse to overshoot the mark in their initial outlay* he became discouraged and backtracked into puttering around with small fruits, poultry and dairy. Everything he began stood half finished because It never matched the impossible scale he had set. "He’s a half-wit," Kit agreed Indifferently. She made it quite plain that Art and Furse hail no interest for her. For that matter, she was non-committal with MarvclL He looked at her sharply. At fourteen she had none of the Intensity she had had about everything as a little girL Only, occasionally, when they read aloud together, did her responsiveness, which had been one of the most charming things about her, renew itself. "What makes you think he’s as bad as all that?" asked Marvell, trying to draw her out. "Oh, he talks tough and big, but he looks and sulks like a baby." "You wouldn’t go into business with him, then? Now use your head. Kit. 1 want your impression." "No, Td rather have Piny." If It’s as obvious as that to Kit. why doesn’t Furse see it himself and get rid of him, Marvell fumed. Furse now had the set, driven look of a man who has gotten in 100 deep. Hut he was stubborn, as if he owed Art something for getting him out here, and he took the blame for everything, almost determined to be a failure before he gave himself a chance. The break came with the fire. Marvell saw the glare from his windows. "That's Ne d d a’s or Fursc’s," he cried to Kit. “Let’s go over, let’s go over," Kit cried. It Nedda's house should burn...she shivered tn apprehension. Mrs. Crane went along, too. The whole town always turned out for • fire. By the time they got there, Furse s barn was as good as gone. Kit could smell the strong odor of burning flesh, for three cows had been lock. d in the stanchions. "They ought to make a law to have a door at either end of a bam," said Mrs. Crane. "It's inhuman to watch 'em burn Uke that." “They was chickens there—that's what started it, an oil burner to keep the baby chicks warm," someone cried. "They won't get a cant insurance." Kit stood back and watched the bucket brigade. Marvell was tn ft, now, and she could see Peter and Poldi in the line. Poldi must have been there from the beginning. Her drees was tore, her face was streaked with sweat. Audrey stood next to Kit, shrieking with excitement. “Poldi tried to eave the chicks, Gee, sne bates to have

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animals hurt." Kit wished Audrey would shut up. It was almost beautiful to watch Poldi move, quick and graceful, her shining face filled, not with anguish as Kit expected, but a deep compassion. She’d never hurt anything or be hurt, thought Kit, and found herself fiercely wanting whatever It was that gave Poldi her strength, her serene submission. Kit drew away from Audrey and kept a watch for sparks that might blow over to Nedda’s carriage house and sheds. She must not forget her allegiance. The smoke hung all around the blackened timbers as if to shut out the ugly sight of destruction. Marvell couldn’t sec Art anywhere. He, too, had been fascinated by Poldi struggling against the fiery shadows. Now she had been swallowed up. He uched Furse s arm. "Do you sec Art or Kit?" he asked. “I’m here," said Kit. "It’s good Nedda's hous? Is safe." "But it might have gone," said Furse bitterly. "And yours, too. I'd better get out of here. 1 don’t bring anything but bad luck anywhere." Marvell shook hfs arm. "The fire's out. We’d better find Art.” This was Furse s chance, thought Marvell. Art’s burned up his share, if he ever had one. Now he can break this partner stuff and hire him, and drive him and fire him if necessary. But he couldn’t see Furse doing that tonight He was hypnotized by self-pity, sclf-depre-elation. Marvell could tell the signa He grabbed Kit’s hand. "I’ll walk home with Kit And then I’m coming back. I want to talk to you and Art Tonight Tomorrow won’t do. Cheer up, kid. You’re not licked yet.” Furse didn’t move and now the smoke was lifting Kit could sec the faces of the two men more plainly. The one, eager and excited, the other a mask where the sweat and despair and soot had left their mark. She sensed as she never had before the cioaeness between the two men. For a moment she was torn between irritation at being pushed along home and sympathy for Furst's lostness. She freed her hand and spoke decisively. "You needn't come now. I’ll walk home with Mrs. Crane. In Fursc’s raw, unfinished living room, Marvell waited for Furse to fix a drink. Everything reminded him of Art, the guns over the mantel, the gaudy covered mysteries and Westerns on the bookshelf, the dusty pile of dance records—cowboy songs and blues -sucked against the victrola. Furse came In from the kitchen with glasses and a bottle. He set them on the table and stood silently as it be, too, were aware of Art and were waiting for him to speak up. In that half second. Marvell heard the whispers of loneliness that permeated the house, the drip of water In the kitchen, the faint heart beat of a distant clock. The creak of an unseen chair. "Where is Art?" he demanded. He had the uncanny sensation that Art had left the empty room just before they crossed Its threshold and that he would never come back. "Sit down, he may have gone off to town. He wouldn't want to sit round grousing tonight, he’d want to forget It." They sat opposite each other In worn leather chairs that had been left before the cold, dusty fireplace littered with cigarette stubs. It is like a wake, thought Marvell cheerlessly. Furse spoke. "This will set us back five years." He took a long drink. "I gusts I expected that. That first day in Boeloawben you saw ne going ipto

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the market. This will not only clean It from dust, but will also check any rot infected fruit with which it may have come in contact. Acid toil Although lime is not a plant food it has its value In correcting sour or acid soil conditions, and in making clay soils looser and more pliable. 20 YEARS AGO TODAY Aug. 2. — The Graf Zeppelin is enroute to Lakehurst, N. J., from Germany on her maiden trip Dr. Burt .Mangold elected president of the Decatur school board. Jesse Rice is defying hot weather by wearing cream colored pajamas as his attire. Congressman Isa Guardia is being boomed for mayor of New York City by the Repubiicians. Misses Vivian Thomas. Anna and Ruth Whines, Gretchen Win ans, Martha Moser and Edwina Shroll return from Franklin, where they attended the annual Baptist assembly. Mr. and Mrs. H. II Briede of Portland visit their son Paul, and family here. HOUSE PASSES (Cont. From Page One) for surplus American farm products. This mrfy prolong a tie-up over the already-overdue foreign aid bill.

Prentice’s office, I shook all over. 1 thought, then, it was Just the emptiness of returning from the war. Just a kind of nervous argument. I’d been afraid before —for different reasons. Some of those fears were so small and others so enormous that 1 recognized them right off. But that day they all blended together Into a kind of numbness, so that 1 wouldn’t admit to myself the plain and simple truth that I could fail at this job, no matter how much I wanted to forget the boring agony of war, t- spite my mother and make a new start. 1 knew all the time 1 was taking an impossible chance." "Look," said MarvclL leaning forward. "So you—a lost your shirt. But don't make it a hair shirt that you cling to like a martyr. You’re too expectant of trouble, Furse. Everything you do. you allow a margin of failure. You can't win that way, that margin keeps getting wider. 1 know. You’ve got to act as If there was only one thing you could do—succeed. Don’t keep Art on as an excuse, hire him or fire him. Don’t keep thinking, well, if the apples fail. I’ve got the house. I can Just sink back into oblivion and wait for old age to creep up. Make up your mind that you're going to buy Edith Searle’s orchards some day and stick to it. You must have wanted to do this, or you’d never have started." •"1 want to do it now," said Furse. "1 don't know that 1 did in the beginning. You make a fight and a struggle seem the only worthwhile thing." He smiled for the first time that night. All the time Marvell hao been talking, Furse had watched him Intently. The light in the room cast shadows on Marvell’s face that Idealized his blunt features much as Furses admiration did the man. He had been attracted from the first by his vitality, his cock-sure-ness because they were so foreign to hla own cautiousness. Now he wanted to lie like him and to make room for the model he was ready to discard some of the old images he had guarded closely tor a long time. "Do you know how I happened to come up to Colcord? Just before my father died, he told my mother and me that he had bought a country place. It had always been a dream of my father’s My mother and father never got on. She took a direct line of opposition to everything he said or did. She remarked at the lime she supposed he was showing off, that it would be way beyond his means. We never saw the place until after he had died. My mother thought she could sell Um estate, the mansion, whatever it was be had splurged on, for a fine price. You can imagine her disappointment and anger when she saw what tt was- a weather-beaten, unworked farm." "So you cane up together to live on it," Marvell tried to aee his face but it was in shadow. "Yes, for about a year and a half before 1 went into the army. My mother hated the place so, and there was such little cash value in it. that she didn’t argue long against my keeping It for myself. She went back to Indiana living on an annuity my father left her, which was above his means. "When I had to earns back to something after the war, 1 had thia. Under the circiunstances it seemed a godsend and it gave me a chance to make something of what my father wanted so. Oh. there were other things, too—Art s proposition, but ths main thing was to make up for aia ioas which my mother didn't do." _ l T - *• t -» 1 Jfwl

Reports Month Os July Hot And Wet Berne. Aug. 2. - The month of July was hot and wet in Berne, according to If M Reusser's monthly ' weather summary released yester-| i day. The mean temperature for the , month was 77 1 degrees, which has been exceeded only five times since 19P». The high reading for the months was 94. the low 57 Rainfall totaled 5 11 inches, nearly two inches above the 30-year- average here. • TT ~° Modern ttiquette By ROBERTA LEE ) -4 y What should a man do if a woman makes a social call at his office, and keeps talking and taking up his time? A. He may. at the first ppportun Ity. rise and tel) her he is glad ' she stopped in to see him • or, | if this has no effect, he may tell I her he has an urgent appointment. Q. On which arm of her father should a bride proceed down the aisle of a church? A. On his right arm, Q. Is it all right to eat an open-face sandwich with the fingers? A. No; it should be eaten with the knife and fork, never with the fingers. aaswniM Estate Cases Inventory No. 1 in the estate of Warren 0. Kleinknight has been filed in county clerk's office. Application for letters of administration in the Robert Berning estate were filed Monday. Marriage Licenses Richard Striker, Geneva, and Linda Bultemeier. Adams county. Angus Williams, Strongsville. O„ and Marjorie Yoblonskl. Middlebury Heights. O. Wilbur Lengerich and Margaret Wolpert. both route four. Decatur XOTIt’F. TO I SkI’SSEH* OF xiiou iov st. xiTHorm xtion* ( Notice Is hereby given tlie tax pavers of Preble Township, Adams »ounty. Indiana, that the proper legal officers of said municipality at t>i-ir regular mretlng pl oe, on 36th day of August. IMS will consider th- following additional appropriations which said off! <rs consider necessary to meet the extraordinary emergency existing at - this tines Township Find. N ■ 7. Tare of cemeteries I 15.66 I dpe ial Sc-hced Fund, No. 17, I Fuel lor Schools 300,60 Hpc - lal S' hoed Fund, No 2-1. Transportation . 6u Taxpayers appearing at such meeting shall have a right to Ice heard thereon Th>- additional appropriation as finally made will be ! automatically referred to the St ile ! Board of Tax Commissioners wlib-h Hoar I will hold a further hearing within fifteen days nt the County • Auditor's office of Adams County, Indian.i or at such other pla>e as may Ice designates!. At sn< h hearing. j taxpaye r- objecting to any of sub 1 additional appropriations may be heard and interested taxpayers may inquire of the County Auditor when and where such hearing will be held. CHAS A FFHIIMAN Trustee Preble *1 ownship August Ist, ISIS. AUG. 3—9

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