The Syracuse Journal, Volume 16, Number 4, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 24 May 1923 — Page 3

WAR VETERAN PVT ONE OVER ON UNCLE SAM Washington, D. G. —One ease in which a war veteran unwittingly “gyped” astute Government officials and, in modernday parlance, got away with it. has come to light. John R. Kissinger, of Horner, Michigan, served his country well in the Spanish-American War. He was cited for his gallantry in battle and was heralded as “the outstanding hero’’ of the conflict. But he paid a heavy penalty, becoming a helpless paralytic. The government then apparently being more solicitous of its defenders than it is today. Kissinger was granted a pension of SIOO a month by the War Department—a considerable sum ift days gone by. While drawing his SIOO a month from the War Department, Kissinger, in some unexplained manner got on the payroll of. the Pension Bureau, from which he received sl2 a month? He was drawing money from two governmental sources. Not until recently was this discrepancy discovered, and steps were immediately taken to recover the amount overpaid Kissinger, which was summed up to total $1,699.60. Kissinger, however, was found unable to refund the amount due the government, so a plan was mapped out whereby SSO a month would be deducted from his $1,200 annually paid him by the War Department. This plan, though, did not appeal to prominent persons who interested thentselves in Kissinger’s case, and immediately a loud protest was raised because of the veteran’s total disability and because he was unable to support himself and his wife upon the small sum he would receive. Attention was directed to the fact that the SIOO monthly pension was granted Kissinger by an act of Congress in which he was cited for “special recognition of the eminent services rendered, suffering endured and permanent disabilities contracted by him in the interest of humanity and science as a volunteer subject for experiment in the yellow fever hospital in Cuba." The intervention of Kissinger's friends in his behalf had its desired effect Officials took cognizance of his plight and, through a deficiency appropriation bill, authorization was given the Wat

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Department to continue the full pay of SIOO a nionth to Kissinger, without any deduction or return of sums paid contrary of law. Which, all in all, puts Kissinger in the light of having, although unknowingly, put one over on the government, a feat seldom accomplished. . . ——o * NOTICE TO OWNERS OF PRIVATE PONDS Indianapolis, May 19.—Unless owners of private ponds and small lakes receiving stock fish from the state hatcheries prohibit fishing in these places for black bass and bluegills during the closed season on public waters, it will be useless for them to apply for more stock fish, George N. Mannfeld, fish and game chief for the state conservation department, said today. Many inquiries have reached Richard Lieber, conservation director of Indiana, whether the closed season on bass and blue gills April 30 to June 16 applied to private ponds and lakes. “While it may be perfectly legal to fish in these private owned ponds for the aforementioned‘species during the closed season is the reproductive period of these fishes. Where we find that fishing is permitted in these places naturally we have only one course to follow and that is to refuse to stock these places in the future." '. ——o — PRIVATE FISH HATCHERY Indianapois, May. 22., (Special) --The Wayne County Fish and Game Club has just established a private hatchery near Richmond in which members propose to propagate small-mouth black bass and help the state stock the public waters of Wayne county. George Berg, superintendent of state hatcheries for the conservation department, has returned from Richmond where he inspected the hatchery and gave the merdbers advise on how to successfully operate. The hatchery is starting with fifteen parent bass which members caught in public waters and contributed for this purpose. These will be added to and an attempt will be made by the association to propagate and plant several thousand black bass fingerling this season. o ——■ - The Journal 52 times a year for $2.

The Stipulations A story in seven parts ,by P. 8. NIELSON (AU fights reserved.) VI. v The Invisible Judge The letter Jeannette had found and which both her mother and herself had read again and again, after Jeannette and her mother had partaken of refreshment and put away the dishes, did not give any information to prove who murdered Mr. Schultze. The letter only told of Mr. Theodor, as he signed himself, was making an investigation in regard to the farm and how the farm was taken care of, and that he was to make a trip to Inga’s mother at the institution she was kept, ind when he had done so, he would let her know what condition he found her mother in. From the letter they also ’earned that Inga and her husband, Theodor, lived in Panama: that Theodor was employed by the U. S. government, that he had asked for and obtained a 30 days’ leave of absence to go north and if possible obtain some facts and evidence in the matter between Mr. White and the ownership of Mr. Schultze's farm. The letter also refered to the •xissibilities of Inga's brother. Archie, would come to the U. S. from his whereabouts in Liberia in Africa, where he was making i fortune in business: but it wanot certain that he could spare the time. The letter did not prove much of value in the disposition of the farm which in a few days had to be tried at the county court and disposed of. Neither did the letter give any remark who had been the actual murderer of Mr. Schultze. Evidently that would remain a mystery.

The day of the trial or hearing in the Mr. White’s case was close at hand. Only 3 days more remained, Mr. White had his lawyer prepare all necessary evidence and expense accounts, as on that point only the possession of the farm could be obtained since in no way was it possible to get Mrs. Schultze’s signature to the deed to the property. "I wonder,” said Mrs. Lowell to her daughter, “what Mr. White is basing his plan on to get possession,” Instead of giving a direct answer Jeannette asked: “Will you go to the hearing and give, a witness, testimony, mother/’ “1 believe ! will, because I believe it is right and my duty to do so.”

"but’ mother, what do you know? You have no knowledge to tell the court that would influence the disposal.” "That is not the point. Mr. White has all knowledge needed. But if I in the hearing find some entirely wrong method used tc give the property to Mr. White, I will and must as a Christian give my reason why wrong ii being done, and justice should prevail."

"Justice, mother, is a word that can be applied' in manv Iteeps wTOtm fne law Tie is justified jn Jiis doings. He has a heghl right to ask compensations I for his care, his work for the property, even if his estimate of hi«r tigne is absolutely beyond reasonable payment.” "True, my dear daughter, true, human laws and justice is faulty. But kt the hearing the invisible judge will be, and HewiJl bring His cause to triumph and see justice dpneZ- i; j , . J..; I “You recollect,” she continued, ’‘yoa recollect en the afternoon of the day, when the stranger came to our house, yob seemed to see a.vision of Mr. Schultze pass before yoUr eyes Is it not hvithjp; Reason to believe that is a %al| from the invisible judge me to prepare ourselves to give evidence on the fkte. ■ Scllultze "*4 hi * , ‘lEvidertce, mother, we have jqpnts. There are facts, well kWiown, we can present." “Mother dear, it may perhaps . seem >e yw to. W obstinacy on my pact, still I cannot discover, we two poor women can ■ Stehulttes, ejnAmtion to the best legal talents the prosecution - can produce." mother, “legal talents, even the bekt. We ahff will not influence me in my own judgment or conscience to decide what is wrong to stand by his or her convfction to chbcftfe between men’s eloquent

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language and the divine law of righteousness. ” “How seldom is that courage practised both in law or in daily life. “Eloquent language, an expensive cigar and smooth promises has been known to either tie the tongue or change the testimony in cases involving tremendous or for reaching consequences,” replied Jeannette. The day of trial has been reached. It is a fine clear day with the sun warming the nature as it has been doing for unknown ages. The court house lawn is jammed with cars of neighbors and distant living farmers. As the six years time had changed from year to year so had the murder of Mr. Schultze been discussed with more and more earnestness. The cold blooded murder and the fate which so fearfully laid its weight of sorrow on the bereaved family had been ingrossed on the mind of friends and even enemies as a matter of concern, no one would or could escape to take side in. Consequently the hearing was a day of deep concern in the community. The judge, a middle aged man, had as a rule been faithful to his oath of office to see that justice be done to rich and poor alike, a reputation not always found on the bench. For that 'cause, the farm of Mrs. Schultze had not been given to Mr. White, as the judge had his belief that all was not exactly right, beside there was a possibility, that Mrs. Schultze could be well again, and regain her lost mind. So the judge had set this day for a final decision and hearing, and had let it be known he would hear arguments on both sides, and that friends of the Schultze’s would be given full opportunity to lay before the court their arguments as well as Mr. White and his attorneys, as the court would not be a party for a hasty or questionable ruling on the case. When the clerk called the court to order, there was not a vacant seat, and as the aisles were not allowed to be packed the doors left open so the crowd in the corridor could hear some of the arguments.

Mr. Spaulding, ' a well-known attorney and a man of bearing, a tall well built strong featured man, with a loud voice, laid before the court.,the bill of particulars and the expense account on which Mr. White based his right to receive from the court the warranty deed to Mrs. Schultze’s farm, which farm he had taken care of for about six years. The court asked the clerk to read the bill of particulars and expense account with a loud strong voice, so anyone who had any argument to make or reply to the bill to make would be able to hear the clerks reading and state their answer. The expense was stated at $10,090 as reasonable recompense to Mr. White for his care and looking after the welfare of the farm.

In one of the rear row of seats a man arose. He was a stranger, and Mrs. Lowell at once recognized him as the caller at her hoype. “My name is Bonfield, I am an attorney and have been sent here to represent Mr. Theodor Hanlon, Miss-./Inga Schultze’s husband. I have my credentials here from the United States government in Washington, where I am a practising attorney, and as Mr. Hanlon is an officer in the government service in Panama he has appointed me to look after his wife’s interest in this case, and if the court please, I would like to exhibit my credentials and speak in the case before the court, _ Jt was a thunderbolt from, the clear sky. Not one single person in the crowded court room, not even the judge, had any inti* ma tian that the other side in the case was represented and con-, sternation reigned in the camp of Mr. White and his attorney. • I The court informed Mr. Bonfield that he.would be privileged to present his. credentials amid a loud protest from Mr. Spaulding. . . r (Concluded ,next week) ... ..... ~n : ir-'*- -—' “POTTERS FIELD* —— This isrfhe name &veh to a Manfl Adjmuing a certeiery reserVed-ah* public - f rmdlebffpoor, wknown peraonfc and criminals. Most-cities have sueh burial grounds. T’he name is derived !rom ita use in the Bible ag foJlowk: "And they took counsel* and bought With- them field, to bury strangers in.”

RIG DEMAND FOR ONE-TON TRUCKS Detroit, Mich., May 22.—Motorization of delivery and hauling systems in the cities and through agricultural sections where improved highways have greatly facilitated transportation continues to increase at a rapid pace. One-ton trucks still lead in popularity by a wide margin. This is strikingly Hiown in the sales of Ford trucks, the demand for which has more than doubled the sales of a year ago. During the first four. months of this year, the Ford Motor Company delivered at retail in the United States a total of 59,978 trucks, 31,682 more than were sold during the same period last year. The Ford Motor Company during the week ending Tuesday, May 15, set up a new production record by turning out 39,303 cars and trucks for domestic use, it is announced by the Ford News. This exceedls by 250 the previous high weekly record of 39,053 established the week before. The highest day of the last week was May 9 when a new daily production mark of 6,615 ears and trucks was reached. At River Rouge the Fordson Tractor plant’s production for the week was 2,940. The Lincoln division of the company produced 185 cars during the week ending Tuesday. EATS 31 EGGS AT MEAL Moscow, Idaho. —Warren G. Noggle of Wheatland, Cal., formerly of Cascade, Idaho, hereafter will be known as “Egg Noggle.” He is the champion egg eater, having consumed for breakfast 31 soft-boiled eggs in addition to a bowl of breakfast food, half a grapefruit, one orange and a piece of toast. Noggle was the winner in the annual egg-eating dontest conducted by the University of Idaho chapter of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

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U. S. MAIL SERVICE GREATEST IN THE WORLD Our greatest federal business enterprise—in fact the greatest business enterprise in the world —is the postoffiee department at Washington which operates the postal service of the United States. It has over 100,000,000 shareholders —the men, women and children of the country who receive the mail—while the directors who keep l the machinery moving are the more than a quarter of million postal employes scattered from Maine to Mexico, from Florida to Alaska, and throughout the insular possessions. The vastness of the postal service is evidenced by what it is doing. Over 1,400,000 letters are mailed every hour of the twentyfour. In every day of the 365 of the year 33,600,000 letters slip into the mail box to go, some of them to the ends of the earth. More than 12,530,000,000 units were transported by the American postal service last year, besides 60,000.000 pieces of parcel post. New York City alone sends out as many letters daily as the entire Dominion of Canada. The revenues of the postal service are derived principally from the postage paid on mail matter —postage stamps, stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, and postal cards, as well as the revenue collected on matter of the various classes mailed without stamps. Revenue is also derived from the sale of money orders and the registry and postal savings systems and from box rents. In round numbers there were sold during the fiscal year 1921 at the postoffice throughout the country 14,000,000,000 adhesive postage stamps; 64,000,000 special delivery stamps; 1,000.000,000 postal cards; 2,700,000,000 stamped envelopes; 175,000,000 documentary stamps; 75,000,000 newspaper wrappers; 500,000,000 proprietary stamps; besides the 57,000,000 postage

due stamps used on short paid mail matter. In air, there "Were issued 19,000,000,000 stamps.* • o ;— LONG-TIME TENANT J REWARDED Stories extolling the virtues of* a landlord are heard so seldom that they bear repeating. This one comes from Paris: An aged woman in a tenement in the Latin quarter not only isno longer compelled to pay rent but is supported by donations? front the landlord- and-tenanto-of the building, generosity is due to the fact that the woman has lived inthesome apartment for. 75 years. Neighbors called the landlord's attention to the Woman’s plight. A search of the records showed > that not a single quarterly rent ? installment had been missed dur- * ing the last 75 years. —: o— — A classified ad will sell it , i

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