The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 27 July 1936 — Page 3

r iHE DAILY BAXKEK, GREEN CASTLE, INDIANA

Monday, jtly 27. 1936.

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Il 111 s|\KSS ANALYSIS FOR p-l I N \M COUNTY FARMERS Bottum of the Purdue UniFaun Management Depart|a< cumpanied by Guy T. Harris. |> \^cnt on a tour of Putnam returning summarized Farm s records of 13 farmers who Inal- records summarized by University last year. y year Purdue University iiltural Extension Department |fi about 15 records from »unty in the State. This is I n as a service to the farmthis is in general, an analysis h farm business. It is possible In these summaries to find farm enterprise are loosing f the operator and often la farmer can tell exactly what |f a specific enterprise is weak. part of Indiana is known as tb'ial Grain and Livestock P’01 the period 1929-1935 PutKounty has been subjected to

violently changing prices. A higher rate was returned on the investment in 1935 than in 1929. This was because of lower operating expense, increase of inventory and a lower inventory value placed upon fartn land in 1935 as compared with 1929. During the entire period the efficient well organized farm has had the advantage. When prices were declining the advantage seemed to lay more with the smaller well organized farms while with more stable prices the larger more commercialized farms, efficiently operated have shown up with relatively better earnings. Farm expenses have been reduced all along the line, including taxes over the seven year period. Depreciation charges were lower in 1935 primarily because of the increase in second hand machinery were reduced below the level at which they could be maintained even though the prices of the things remained the same. At those low levels farm operation due

^Vife Loyal to Kidnap Suspect

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[Mr. and Mrs. Jack Peifer

story supported by his loyal wife when he took the stand in his 1 n fense at St. Paul where he is on trial for complicity in the ji.OOo kidnaping of William Hamm, St. Paul brewer, Jack Peifer any Implication in the crime. Peifer flatly denied claims of prosecution that he had been associated with Fred Goetz (reputed "brains" of the kidnaping) in engineering the crime.

Backs Revolution

Madrid reports that the Government has named Juan March (above), Spanish multi-millionaire, as the backer of the revolt and that he has been expelled from Biarritz, France.

to dire necessity temporarily eliminated a number of profitable long time interprises that required a cash | outlay. Operating expenses averaged ■TiJ.lO an acre higher in 1935 than in 1934. A few other points of interest brought cut by the Farm Business analysis of these farms in this cen-

1 Lral area are as follows:

1. Relative acreage of major crops . ’ remained the same for this 7 year

j period.

| 2. 1935 showed the best crop yields for the period . | 3. The index of farm prices received I by the farmers in 1935 average IDS', (of the Pre-War level < 1909-1914> compared with 29.22 in 1935. 4. Operating expenses increased from $11.39 in 1934 as in 1934 to $13.49 in 1935 per tillable acre. There are several other interesting results of this period brought out in these summarus

SCIENCE RISES TO BEAT BACK ART CRIMINALS DETECTION OF I Ol’NTERFEITS j NO LONGER CONSIDERED HAPHAZARD WORK SAN FRANCISCO. (UPl-.Iust as ! Uncle Sam has his '; men for crime work, art restorers have their G-men for the detection oi art counterfeits and counterfeiters, explains William Suhr, noted art restorer. Suhr is on the Pacific coast to train future G-men in the detection of counterfeits of ut masterpieces and the clever art criminals that produce them. The technique and methods employed by both classes of Gmen, he says, do not differ material-

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The art restorer uses his laboratory. the same as the regular G-man, where science plays its pert. Chemical analysis. X-ray^ infra red anil violet rays are only a few of the

methods used.

Then, in the handling of paintings there is a ‘‘crackle" clue which reI sembles immensely fingerprinting in

crime detection.

Finally, to complete the analysis. Suhr says that the art G-men must use methods that arc partly scientific and partly instinct while employing every scientific method that has been developed for the detection of crime, rften in the lest analysis must depend upon ttieir own intuition and own knowledge of criminal’s habits, mentality and psychology. “A peek into the laboratory methods and life of an ait restorer or Gman is just as thrilling," Suhr says “as a detective story The art restorer is the man who must ever maintain a constant vigil against the

counterfeiter.

“His work is half science and half spiritual or intuition or whatever you

By Maurice Merryfield International Illustrated News Writer CHARLOTTE, N. C.—One of tho.-> romantic and legendary mysteries which has been an intriguing topic for the past century is likely to be solved within the next few weeks. For years it has been a subject for debate as to the eventual fate of Michel Ney, French cooper's son who rose to eminence as a marshal in the service of Napoleon Bonarparte. History records his end as having come when he faced a firing squad after Waterloo for having aided in the return of Napoleon from exile on the island of Elba. His execution is listed as having taken place in the Luxembourg gardens on Dec. 7, 1815, and his burial was supposed to have been in an unmarked grave in a Paris cemetery. It was a month later that a French fencing master landed at Charleston, S. C., giving his name as Peter Stuart Ney. His background was mysterious and he chose to say nothing about his past. Various incidents served to support the theory that this fencing teacher however, was none other than the great marshal of France, the hero of Friedland and the retreat from Moscow, the man whom Napolean termed "the bravest of the brave." For several years after his arrival in South Carolina he wandered from place to place, teaching school and living in unobtrusive fashion. One definite incident which furthered the belief that he was Napoleon’s aide was the discovery of several French histories in the library of Davidson

college where he had written marginal notes commenting on accounts of Napoleon’s career . nd correcting several errors concerning accounts of the "little Corsican's” battles. And on his death bed in 1846 he announced his identity as Marshall Ney of France. It is “iso recorded that when news came of the death of Napoleon that Teacher Ney fainted and next day attempted to commit suicide. He was buried in the Presbyterian cemetery n--ar Statesville. Numerous articles and monographs have been written about the subject. Considerable research has been carrier! on by historians in an attempt to clear up the matter. It now appears likely that the matter will be underway to dig up the grave of Peter Stuart Ney and make, an exhaustive examination of the skeleton. Two clues lead investigators to believe they can determine whether the grave is really the last resting place of France's great marshal. Marshal Ney was known to have a bullet-nicked ankle bone and had a silver trepan in his skull. Identification will depend upon whether a silver plate and a chipped ankle bone

are found.

One of those present when the group of scientists opens the grave will be Dr. J. Edward Smoot, who was also on hand when Peter Ney was exhumed once before, in 1887. It is his theory that Marshal Ney escaped the firing squad composed of his old comrades in battle. He believes they loaded their guns with blanks and secretly bundled Ney aboard ship bound for America.

Woman Broker Held

Bail of $50,000 has been agreed upon if Mrs. Harriet Robinson of Southport, Conn., should waive extradition to New York to face charges of dissipating more than $200,000 given her for investment, j

want to call it. In any event, we now j have at our disposal all of the most modern scientific means of establishing a counterfeit painting, for example. But often, even these fail entirely and then must come the art restorer’s own judgment in the ease.” The “crackle.’ Suhr explains, is one of the art restorer’s surest means of detecting a counterfeit painting. It consists of the pattern of cracks that may form in the paint. Peculiarly, the pattern of cracks in a painting surface align themselves rather definitely in periods. This alignment of crackle, he explains, is caused by three factors material, climatic conditions, and technique. Thus the failU'-e of a painting, he says, to show the general crackle pattern of the period to which it is supposed to belong will create a serious doubt as to the authenticity. He admits, however, that the “crackle” is still not quite as sure a test as fingerprinting in the modern detection of criminals. “In such cases,” says Suhr. “other tests are applied, for example, the chemical test. A fleck of white paint may be removal and subjected to chemical test. Should the test show the paint to be zinc rather than white lead, and the painting is being examined as a work prior to 1787, here again would arise serious doubt as to its genuineness. The reason for this is that white zinc dates from 1789, while white lead may be said to have been known always. “While this, of course, would seem to be absolute proof, yet it is not. It I must be determined first that the fleck removed for analysis was not taken from some part of the picture previously subject to restoration j work.” In cases like this, however, there ^ are still further scientific proofs to be applied. Suhr points out. The painting then can be subjected to the infra red photographing of the sur- j face to obtain the range and penetration of colors not visible to the

eye.

Delving even further ‘here is the violet ray which brings out the dif- ! ferences in colors which appear the same to the eye. However, even the laboratory and science are not the only yardsticks which the art G-man uses in running down fake art objects and counterfeiters. Paintings, according to Suhr, also are studied from the standpoint of form, style, technique, known traits ind peculiarities of the artist and even'tftfc frame and the support of the painting. No single test, Suhr admits, is in itself infallible, but taken altogether they build up a chain of circumstantial evidence. “The work is not without its sensational side,’ says Suhr. “For example, a painting under examination and said to be priceless may prove to be a worthless fraud or a genuine work worth $500,000 or more.”

ODORLESS CABBAGE ITHACA, N. Y.. (UP) - Odorless cabbage, discovered at Cornell university a few months ago, prcbably will go on the market in about two years. It will be that long before enough seed is produced to make it commercially profitable to grow the new type cabbage, according to Prof. C. H. Myers, who spent six years before he found a way to take the odor out of the vegetable. More than 1.000 heads of the odorless cabbage have been produced in Cornell laboratories and are guarded to preserve their seed from contamination with smelly relatives. It is estimated that 15,000 seeds will be obtained from the cabbage. Several small lots are being used to pioduce the cabbage for seed.

’HERE I COME, CALIFORNIA WILL WELCOME TOURISTS SANTA CRUZ. Cal. (UP) —Inspired by the Hawaiian custom of

meeting incoming visitors with the | Incoming passengers on the Sur.haunting strains of "Aloah’’ and lei Tan special will be greeted with wreaths, Santa Cruz hereafter will lusty strains oi an orchestra playprovide at least a "musical welcome." [ ing, "Here I Come, California."

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fet miy ah■ must at last ! 'confess everything to Andre, raturns to the hospital. Unseen,

j she sees Andre and a | bracing each other.

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Chapter Ten > “Suzy has gone back to father." AnJro told Terry when he call' 3 the next day. "She came in for just a minute this morning Said there was nothing to do here and she didn't like leaving father alone ■with the servants. That was part truth, but between ourselves, I think she was a little afraid here 1 "When will you be up and airound?” "Tomorrow, but I can't go up In the air for ten days or so. I rn going to Nice, the doctors seem to think a little sea air and i are indicated. I asked Suzy if .she would like to go too. thought maybe ehe'd like to see the Riviera, but fthe was firm about going back to ''Paris. Not especially flattering to me. but as it is ah for the best, I Sm glad t he went to father. You'll 1/e here when I got back, won't you?” "Of course. The other planes are due today or tomorrow and 1 11 have enough to keep me occupied, never fear.” On the day after Andre returned from his rest and was flying his new plane for the first time, a French oflicer introduced Terry t > Madame de Chabris She gave him »n intent look, followed by a ravishing smile. " i 'ardon me, Captain Moore but have we ever met before? In Rue sin. perhaps?” i "I have never been in Russia, Madame. And I'm sure we nover have met before. 1 could not have i forgotten where and when, I ae-

I to tell the baron she was all right. had slept well, had been wakened early by a telephone call from aa old friend from New York and had gone to see her. A few hours later she was at tho hot U near the flying field. Captain Chnrvilh- was not in. the was told. But yes, the English oflicer bad come in just a few minutes before. She ran up the stairs and burst into his room. "Thank God, you're here," she said. "Don't waste a minute asking questions. I have only an hour or so before I must go back. Look at this. Terry - look." He took the magazine and read the caption: "Madame de Chabris ami the famous ace Captain Andre Charvillo at Nice.” "I’m sorry, Suzy, if this agitate! you,” he said. "But—” "Keep still,” she commanded.' “You've got mo all wrong, if you think this is a jealous tantrum. You don't know who she is Andre doesn’t We must find him at once, i warn him.”

"This is fantastic, Suzy—” "Liston to me, Terry. That is tho 1 woman who shot you I saw hei'i plain, twice. Do you think I could ever forget or bo mistaken.” ' Terry thought a moment. ( "That's why she asked if we'd met trying to teat me Come, we'll go to her house. I'm quite sure Andre is there. Or no wo'll go to

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"We can't, Terry- not until we find Andre. He may be in actual, danger now. And mere i another, thing. We can't have him dragged into this mess. It would ruin hiscareer. Worse than that, it would | kill his father. It is up to us to protect that dear old man from any I

possible sorrow or disgrace.' "I told you once you wi

dumb. I tell you that again," Terry'

said. T see your head is working)

better than mine.”

They said nothing as they drove' at a terrific speed away fiom thai

sure you, if I had ever seen you before." • "Well, if you put it that way. I dust take youi word for it. I'm always think ' I'VI somewhere before, and since the war I’ve become woi.-e than ever. Uniforms do have a tendency to t .- - in t< id oi differences In human beings. But now that wo have met, won't you come to see me ' This evening, a few friends will be at my chateau where I’m living and I hope you Will be among them " 1 Terry said he would he charmed to come, -ii field. • She I : f nal to t ii" otii' er. “Who i > he, anj ■way?” "A remarkable woman and a great help to i n keeping up the morale of the men. You’d have met before this, but she lias been away. She has a place in Nice ami it was there Captain Charville went to recuperate. They arc great friends." i The sight of Andre coming down ,In a perfect landing attracted tle-ir attention just then. But Terry's 'mind was not altogether on that, iHe was thinking of Madame do Chabris and Ami re and Su/.y. I It was a charming party that evoining, gay but informal Watching the hostess. Terry said to himself ’that she would be equally at ease iat the most elaborate ball, hut during the war of course she would 'not err by any show of ostentation i He decided she was one who would always do the correct thing in the correct way. Andre showed hie admiration for h r quite frankly. She showed him no special attention Flu- w , d hostei must bs, equally interested in all her guests. Me had been foolish to attach any importance to what he had learned that afternoon. Tlte next evening, however, his vague discomfort returned There had been a secret meeting of the officers. The squadron was to take off as light was breaking. Andre a few minutes ahead of tho others. It wafi suggested that the men retire early. But Andre did not return to the hotel. He told Terry he had a call to make. He smiled as he said it. Baron de Charvillo as they entered the drawing room after their dinner, suggested to Suzy that as she looked tired, she had best retire early. An old friend was coming in for a little chat with him, so he would not miss her. She picked up a magazine and began looking at it listlessly. Suddenly fhe gasped; her face was set and white. "What Is It, dear?” he asked anxiously. "Just some pictures at tho front —they shouldn't print such things. I’m sorry to have a fit of nerves like this. I think I will go to bed. There’s the bell — I'll run along before your friend comes in ” She had just enough presence of mind to take the paper with her She did not want him to see there were no pictures of twisted wire, bombs bursting or mangled bodies She rang for Albert. Told him she had to he away for the night- perhaps most of the following day She could not explain but it was of the utmost Importance. He was

village out on the country road.. When they reached the house they] found it in darkness, except for one* light in an upper room. i As they crept quietly up the path, t Terry spoke in a low, strange ! voice. 1 "I’ll not tell you to keep your' courage. Heaven only knows what , we may be letting ourselves in for,, but I know wh it' vi r it is, you will’ face it. I want you to know Ii t hink you are the bravi 1 person, without any exception, I have ever ' seen.” ) There was a long wait after they ( rang tho bell, before the door was cautiously opened by the butler. ( "Pardon me" said the servant,, "but it is very late and Madame gave strict orders—” "She is expecting us," said Terry, firmly. “She knew we were coming to bring her a most important mes- 1 age; pmhapa ahi m int to admit me, herself. I can sec by the light, that she is waiting for us. Wo need not hr announced.” | Holding Suzy firmly by the arm.) he had rushed past the butler and was half way up the long flight of i stairs. j "I beg your pardon, sir,” said the butler. "You wakened me from a* sound sleep and I did not recognize i you in the darkness.” At the head of the stairs was tho | room with the light. The door was, not locked. Without knocking, they opened it and rushed in. From he-' low. the butler was watching in-, tently. "Suzy," gasped Andre. Then fighting for composure, he turned, to his hostess. “I don't understand this unceremonious entrance proh-' ably your unexpected, uninvited guests will explain it to everyone's satisfaction. In the meantime - Madame de Chambrls, may I pre-.-ent my wife? You already know Captain Moore." "And I, too, know Madame do Chambris,” said Suzy calmly. "She may not recall me we met under rather peculiar circumstances." "Never mind that now." said Terry. "It is not important.” ”1 am delighted to have you with ua, even though your arrival was a trifle out of tho ordinary,” said Madame de Chambris graciously. And now—” "Pardon me, Madame.” said Andre. “But as I am responsible, In a round-about way, for this intrusion, I demand that my wife and Captain Moore offer you their apologies for their outrageous behavior" "Andre,” said Terry. "We will explain to you later. Tt is imperative that you come with us at once^ "Since when did you take to liv suing orders to me?" asked Andre. "As for my wife- even a jealoue woman—” "Andre.” said Suzy firmly. "I will explain. This isn’t jealousy. 1 am not angry. We hoped you would go with us quickly and quietly. As you will not, I must tell you ” "Suzy.” cried Terry warningly. She went on as if she had not heard him: "Madame de Chabri* ki an enemy spy." © IMS-Melro-OotrtirvTi-Mayor Corp. (Tomorrow Susy anil Terry hy heroic action and fast thinking: save Andre’s honor.) (To be continued.) J

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