Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 303, Decatur, Adams County, 26 December 1958 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday By THE DECATOR DEMOCRAT CO., INC. Entered at the Decatur, Ind., Post Office as Second Class Matter Dick D. Heller, Jr,,... President John G. Heller .... Vice-President Chas. Holthouse - — Secretary-Treasurer Subscription Rates: By Mail in Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, $8.00; Six months, $4.25; 3 months, $2.25. By Mail, beyond Adams and Adjoining Counties: One year, $9.00; 6 months, $4.75; 3 months, $2.50. By Carrier, 30 cents per week. Single copies, 6 cents. Power Plant Sale An additional delay appeared imminent today in the controversy over the Feb. 24 election to decide if the city will sell its electric and distributing lines. County clerk Richard D. Lewton, making very sure that he is not left holding the bag ot paying for the election, has indicated he may petition the Adams circuit court to decide whether he is supposed to set up the election. December 24 was the day set by the city for determining the number of absentee ballots to be printed; although an Indiana-Michigan attorney, city attorney John De Voss and Mayor Robert D. Cole ad talked with Lewton, he reiused to take action until authorized to do so by the state election board. No money is appropriated for the election, he explained, and'it is not clear to the county attorney if the county should set up the election, as the statute itself says one thing in one place, and says another elsewhere. Lewton and DeVoss telephoned to Edwin K. Steers, Sr., of the state election board this morning, and in a telephone conversation Steers quoted from the decision in the Kendallville election, where the state election board held that the county hold the election, and the city then pays for it. In two earlier conversations, however, Steers had indicated otherwise, according to Lewton, who is awaiting a written opinion. Meanwhile the court has not yet appointed the appraisers, awaiting the opinion of the attorney-general. All in all, the whole situation seems clouded, and it is quite apparent that a number of people are opposed to the sale, or even considering a sale.

The destruction of historic landmarks often deprives a community of real cash revenue through tourist trade. Indiana has been very lax in building its tourist trade, which is a boon to local merchants who are smart enough to capitalize on it. Decatur has some fine historic features that

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could easily be tourist attractions. The Anthony Wayne Parkway commission, the Harrison Trail commission, and the state historical society work hard on preserving state landmarks, but full realization of the goal cannot come without local understanding.

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CHAPTER 20 BAT MASTERSON turned his head and looked at Finley Burkhauser. ‘Til ask you straight out: you spoke for Elizabeth yet?” • “No.” Masterson did not smile. “Then I’ll consider myself still in the running.” “It isn’t your kind of race,” Burkhauser said. "Bat, she deserves more than a fast gun." He rubbed his big hands together. “She’s a good deal more woman than most Her man would have to be more than most” "That lets Harry Butter out,” Masterson said. “She couldn’t be sweet on a man like that” “Why not?” Burkhauser said. "Bat look ahead a little. Look at yourself.” There was a little anger in Masterson’s voice and in his eyes. “You teU me what’s wrong with me, Finley.” “I wouldn’t do that,” Burkhauser said. “Don't get hard in the eyes, Bat, because you don’t scare me one bit” He came over and knelt beside Masterson. “You like it straight? All right you can have it that way. I want to marry her, if she'll have me. But if she wants someone else, that’s all right too: I’ll step aside and wish her the best” He touched Masterson with his finger. “And if. that someone is you, I’d want you to be good enough for her, and in my book that's something more than a buffalo hunter, or shootin’ Sergeant King over a dance hall tramp.” “That kind of sounds like a threat,” Masterson said softly. Burkhauser shook his head. “Bat, you’ve never heard me threaten a man.” He stood up. “Good night, and remember what I said.” “Wait!" "I’m through talking,” Burkhauser said and hunkered down next to the log wait He was slightly angry at himself for he had said a good deal more than he had intended to say; anger did that to a man, pulled things out of him best left hidden. At dawn he was up and stirring, building a fire. The Masterson brothers rolled their blankets, then Tom Rettig cama out, blinking. Burkhauser said, “Is Elizabeth awake?" “Yes, sir." Burkhauser went into the cabin and found her lacing her shoes. “Bat Masterson and his brother are here. They’re going on to Camp Supply so it would be a good time to move the horses.” “Today?” “You won’t gain anything by waiting," he said and went out The only food Elizabeth had left was two pounds of sow belly and some coffee. The girls helped her fix the simple meal and Jim Masterson came in. He introduced himself, smiling shyly, then moved i O 1968, Will Cook. Reprinted hr arn

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too much jostling and squeezing, he should get out first. Q. Is “Mr. Wallace, meet Mr. Clark” a correct form of introduction? A. No. It is much better to say. “Mr. Wallace, this is Mr. Clark.” — Household Scrapbook By ROBERTA LEE — Sewing Finish the neck of a dress as soon as possible, so that in trying it on for fittings, the neckline will not be likely to stretch out of shape. An ill-fitting neckline will reveal the fact that the dress is homemade. Waffle Iron Baking soda can be used to remove grease and discolorations from the electric waffle iron, and will leave it bright and clean. Hard Wood A screw or nail will penetrate hard wood much more easily if. first rubbed with soap.

away as though afraid she might talk to him. Bat Masterson had no such notion. He carried buffalo chips for the fire and insisted on turning the meat There were no plates or forks: the Indians had traded for these, so they ate with their fingers. Finley Burkhauser was very silent until the meal ended. Then he “Bat, you could do me a favor." He waited until the young man’s eyes came up. “I’ve got to get back to Tascosa and I'd be obliged if you and Jim helped Elizabeth drive the horses to Supply." “You're not leaving?” Elizabeth asked. “Finley, you never said anything about this to me.” “Oh, let him go if he wants,” Masterson said. “He just makes a crowd of it anyway.” He nudged Burkhauser with his elbow. “I sure am sorry you can't come along.” “Yeah, I can see the tears on your cheeks,” Burkhauser said. Elizabeth stood up. “Finley, I want to talk to you.” He followed her to one side and she spoke in a soft voice. “This is too sudden. I want to know why.” “Have to get back, that’s all.” “You don’t want to tell me then, is that it?” He shrugged. “At Camp Supply, Harry Butter’s going to be waiting with open arms." “Sp?” “So a woman should have a chance to make up her mind which is her kind of man.” He puffed his cheeks. "And I do have to get back, Elizabeth.” A smile began in his eyes and spread to his lipa. “You know, if I had any sense I’d put you on my horse and we’d ride to the preach, er in Tascosa. But I don’t want you to get the idea that rd talked you into something." He became quite serious then. "Look a man over good, Elizabeth. Look ’em over real good.” “You too, Finley?" “Especially me,” he said and turned away. , They went outside and Burkhauser gathered his gear and saddled his horse. Finally Elizabeth came over to Burkhauser and said, “When will I see you again, Finley?" “1 don’t know,” he said. “Wish I did.” "Finley, thank you for everything.” He seemed to have run out of words: he nodded, that was all. He kneed the horse to make him blow out his breath, then gave the cinch a final pulL Elizabeth stood by his stirrup while he mounted, then she turned and hurried into the cabin. Masterson said, “If I hadn’t l been around. I’ll bet you’d have ■ got a kiss." “Might have," Burkhauser adI mltted. "Don’t try to collect it I for me.” ■angement with Dodd, Meed and ce. DU

Scientists Gather In Annual Meeting 10,000 Are Expected To Attend Sessions WASHINGTON (UPI) — Scientists at every variety and persuasion began their annual holiday season get-together today in the 125th meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. There is no scientific meeting like this one. Savants dedicated to the exploration of space rub elbows with those devoted to understanding the behavior' of fruit trees (the pomologists) and of such mollusks as the clam and the oyster (the malacologists.) About 10,000 persons, half of them official delegates, were expected to attend the dozens of sessions that began this morning and will continue in just about every Washington hotel meeting room through December 31. There will be no time off even on Saturday and Sunday. Scientists Are Busy The rest of America is buried in the frivolity of the "lost” week between Christmas and New Year, but not scientists. They will listen to 1,500 of their colleagues make reports on the newest and most promising in 279 scientific specialities apd sub-divisions. But don’t feel sorry for them. They’ll be having at least as much fun as you will at your holiday parties, and what's more they’ll be learning things and getting ideas and stimulation from one another that will change the course of vour life and of all lives. Atomic power and space travel are only woof the revolutionary items cience is working on. Study Os Children This morning educational scientists kicked off the meeting with reports on new methods of realizing the full potentials of “exceptional children.” That’s a term which covers the full range of problem children from the severely retarded to incipient geniuses. When science can elevate the former and guide the latter, it win .be a happy day. I Before the week is out the scien-

-Wouldn’t think of it" Mantenon said, letting hto glance drop to the pair of bone-handled .448 on Burkhauser's hips. "Now ' that to a handsome pair ot sixshooters. Do you have any trouble getting aU that barrel out of the holster ?” "Not when Tm in a hurry,** Burkhauser said. "1 cut the barrels of mine off to four inches,” Masterson said. “See?" Hto hand made a quick, long-practiced motion, and his gun was out, barely level when he fired. A buffalo chip lumped and the young man smiled. “Oh, say that is really good shooting,” Burkhauser said, hto tone exaggerated and sweet. Masterson frowned, then quickly erased it when Burkhauser casually drew hto starboard pistol, extended hto arm and fired, powdering another buffalo chip. Elisabeth came to the door to see what the shooting was about, and from the expression Jim Masterson deduced that she had thought they had shot each other. He said, "Just a little sizing up." -More tike showing off,” she said tartly. Finley Burkhauser colored and thrust hto g>l«toi into the holster while Bat Masterson toed dirt around into a little pile Both men gave each other a brief glance when Elizabeth turned and went back inside. Burkhauser lifted the reins. ■Take care of her, Bat.” -Will do.” He offered hto hand. "May be some time before 1 see you again. Finley. WyatJ Earp wants me to take a deputy marshal’s job in the spring.” That’d settle you down,” Burkhauser said. The two girls wanted a hug and a kiss before he rode out and there was a slight fuss over who was going to be first. Afterward Burkhauser eased his horse toward the creek crossing and there found Tom Rettig squatting behind a cottonwood stump. -Ain’t it a little lonesome out here?’’ Burkhauser asked. "Yep," Tom said. "How come you didn’t draw on him, sir?” "On Bat?” Burkhauser frowned. "Son, you don’t draw on a man unless you really have to.” -Are you as fast as he to. sir?" "No," Burkhauser said seriously. “Son, I never oared Cor that fast gun pulling. I shoot straight when I have to, but 1 always take my time getting it out of Us leather.’’ -I’m going to be fast someday," Tom said. "Faster than fee ls; then ftugotog to draw on him." Alone with Bat Masterson, Elisabeth asks him, “Are you In love with me. Bat?” Continue wm cook’s narrative here tomorrow. itrihutod so uaa isatmss fhmdßeta

'—'———' ~ ' IKE’S CHRISTMAS GIFT to the White House organisation to this print <daP* tetta « did of a weathered red barn. The presidential signature is carried at lower left President and Mrs. Eisenhower presented the gifts to some 1,000 White House staff members, Secret Service men, chauffeurs and others connected with the executive mansion at a coffee-and-cake Christmas party.

tists will deal with such subjects as how to lubricate space vehicles, how to navigate on earth by taking bearings on an earth satellite, how to survey the moon, how to deal with the bugs in infinite systems of differential equations. There will be reports on progress in solving the innumerable secrets of the body chemistry of human beings and other creatures from the worm upward. In these secrets are the answers to all the ills of man, from the common cold to cancer and schizophrenia. Fred Wordelman Dies At Sturgis, Mich. Miss Erma Kircher, of Perble, has received word that Fred Wordelman, brother of the late Mrs. John Kirchner, died Christmas day at his home in Sturgis, Mich. Funeral services will be held Sunday at Sturgis. Girl Scouts Girl Scout troop 460 met after school Monday. The meeting was opened with the Girl Scout promise. Later, games were played and a gift exchange was held. A Christmas party was held and the meeting was closed with a Christmas song. Scribe, Nancee Linn

CHAPTER 21 "YOU’RE STILL holding to I the notion that it was Bat’s fault that your dad died,*’ said Finley Burkhauser, shaking hto head. "You’re wrong there, son. Way wrong. Better do something about it.” -Yes, sir," said Tom Rettig. Burkhauser studied the boy. -You say it, but you don’t mean IL" "No, sir.” -Bon, do you think if I gave you a good whalin’ it would give you some sense?" "No. sir, it wouldn’t change my mind none." -1 didn’t think it would,” Burkhauser said. "Will you promise me something?” He waited until the boy nodded. “Wait tour years. , You’ll be nearly eighteen then, a man in this country. See bow you feel then. But in the meantime, don’t run off and hide when Masterson comes around. A man hever runs from bis troubles because he knows that' running never solves anything. Will you promise me that?” "Yes, sir." ' Burkhauser leaned from the saddle and rumpled the boy’s hair. “Son. you’ve just taken the first step toward growing up. Go on back to the fire and say hello.” He waited a moment, then crossed the ereek, not looking back. Tom Rettig stood there and watched him and tears ran down hto cheeks and he kept hto fists pressed tightly against hia stomach. No sound escaped him. He watched Burkhauser for a tong time, until horse and rider were small and Indistinct; then he wiped his eyes on hto sleeve and went back to the fire. Bat Masterson was surprised to see the boy. "We burying the hatchet, Tom?” "1 made a promise to Mr. Burkhauser that I wouldn’t run and bide anymore." Jim Masterson studied the boy, “This thq youngster you mentioned?" "Yeah,” Bat said. “He’s a good |ad. Done a man’s work around here, but there's a serious misunderstanding between us.” Elizabeth heard them talking and came up. "Why, Tom!" she said and quickly put her arms around him, immensely pleased at this overture. He endured her embrace for this? too, was part of the bargain he bad made with Finley Burkhauser. To the Mastersons, she said, -I think we’re ready to go. I’ll get the children into the wagon. Tom, J»ou hitch the team.” Leaving the place unattended involved uo risks to Elizabeth’s way of thinking, tor a traveler passing through would not hurt

Eisenhowers Motor To Gettysburg Home Observe Christmas Quietly Thursday WASHINGTON (UPI) — President and Mrs. Eisenhower motor to Gettysburg, Pa., today for a stay of a week or more on their farm. They were expected to spend New Year’s Day there. The President may call some administration leaders to Gettysburg next week to consult with him on his legislative program for the new Congress. He must be back at the White House by Jan. 8 for a bipartisan conference with congressional leaders on the program. Congress convenes Jan. 7. The President and Mrs. Eisenhower observed Christmas quietly at home Thursday by exchanging gifts and ri iar * n K turkey dinner with their family. They held the traditional family dinner at the White House with their son, Maj. John Eisenhower, his wife, Barbara, and their four children. Over 2,500 Daily Democrats are sold and delivered in Decatur each day.

left for the Indians to steal. While Tom hitched the wagon, Jtop and Bat Masterson roped the horses into strings of eight, then stepped into the saddle. As soon as they began moving, Jim rode the drag while Bat followed the wagon. That night they made camp on Palo Duro Creek and for supper they ate rabbit, which Jim Masterson shot during the afternoon. Tom Rettig stayed by the fire, as silent as a glass vase, determmed to keep hto exact word to Finley Burkhauser, but to go not one step further. Jim Masterson was a quiet man who liked to be by himself, and as soor as the girls were asleep in the wagon, he rolled his bed near the horses and settled down for the night. Bat sat by the fire, smoking a crooked cigar. "You ain’t said much,” he murmured. "1 just don’t feel like talking,” Elizabeth said. "You missing Finley already?" "Yes, since you asked. Is that all right?” Masterson shrugged, sensing that he was being led into something best steered clear of. "It ain’t for me to say. I speak for myself and Finley can do the same." “All right, I’ll listen. Well, go on, talk.” He grinned sheepishly. "Suddenly Tve run out of things to say." "Bat, are you to love with me?" He frowned. "Say, that’s coming right out with it, ain’t it?” "It isn’t an answer," she said. "Do 1 get one?*’ He found the ash on hto cigar interesting. “Tell you the truth, Elizabeth, 1 wouldn’t know what love was. At least not the kind you’re talking "What kind is that?” "The get-married, have-kids kind of love.” He grinned at something that wasn’t at all funny. “Damn that Finley anyway. He knew I couldn’t lie to you.” "Is that why he went back to Tascosa, to give you the chance?" “Sure,” Masterson'Said. "I figured you’d guessed that" “Perhaps I did. but I wanted to hear you say it Bat, we’ve got some things to settle, and we ought to get at it.” He seemed uncomfortable; he shifted around a bit. "Can’t we let it ride the way it is? No, I guess we can’t You know. Tve lost track of the girto Tve told tha| 1 loved 'em. All the way from San Antond to Fort Baker. But I never mefent It and they knew 1 never, so it didn't hurt anything.” He looked steadily at bet. "I guess that’s what’s been tpugh with you. Elizabeth; I just

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couldn’t tell you those kind of Bea" “You’re not looking for a wife, Bat Are you?" He laughed self-consciously. “Naw!" “Then you’re going to have to leave me alone,” Elizabeth said. ”1 mean it, Bat” "We can be friends, can’t we ?" "Os course, but that's alt” She leaned forward and spoke carefully. “Try to understand me. Bat Try hard. Tm not alone. There’s Catherine and Mary — and Tom. If I loved you, I couldn’t marry you, not with things the way they are." "You can’t go it alone, Elizabeth You know that, don’t you ?" she said. “Yea I know it now. I thought I could. Bat, but I was wrong. I need a man, a strong man, and 1 can't waste a lot of time finding him either." She hunched forward, her arms around her knees. "That sounds terrible cold and practical, don’t it?" “It’s a cold and practical place,” he admitted. “A man, and a woman, has to make the best bargain they can. Things don’t always work out just the way you want them to." He fell silent for a time. "You choose Butler. and you’ll be an army brat" “I could take that" -Yes, I suppose. But can he take Tom? The boy's moddy and hard to get along with.” Hto cigar had gone out and he struck a match on hto belt buckle. "The boy gets along all right with Finley, don’t he?” "He adores him,” Elizabeth said. “Bat have you ever had a guilty conscience?" “Yep. Still bothers me sometimes.” He squinted. "You too?” "When 1 think of Finley, it does,” she said. “Bat if I married him, how would I be rare I loved him for himself, and wasn’t marrying him just because he could solve my problems?” “It ain’t what you could be sure that counts, Elizabeth. It’s what Finley could be sure of." He shook his head. “Don’t do anything tor Tom’s sake; that’s good advice. No one can say which way the boy’s going to swing; tf’s too early. Maybe, to four years, he wouldn't be worth making • mistake over. Right now he’s made a bargain with Finley, and he’ll keep it But he ain’t forgot why he hates me, l»d he won't either.” He looked past the fire, at the boy curled up to hto blankets beneath the wagon. “Tm just glad he ain’t four years older. Real glad.” Elizabeth la prodded into saytog, “We’re asaumtog that I need a husband. Why do mee sesmuß that women need them MunMidb?** Continue the story