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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-19
STEPHENS FUNERAL
WATTS ARRIVAL OF
REFUSES SISTER

EATON, o.. Feb. 19.-It was ex-
pected funeral arrangements for De-
White Stephens, "a, recluse, whose
dead and frozen body was found Mon
day morning in shack in which he
lived alone, on North Cherry street,
would be completed today, following
arrival here of his sister, Mrs. Laura
Stephenson. of Blufttun, Ind. 1t is
likely the funeral win take place Fri
day afternoon.
Coroner c. NJ. Treffinger inc1ines to
the belief that the aged man was
stricken with pneumonia and that
death resulted from exposure and in
attention. The body, frozen stiff, was
found on the floor, covered over with
mass of old papers. The body was
fully clothed. The aged man had a
mania for gathering up old papers Of
every description. which he stored in
his shack. The accumulation of pa
pers had grown so large that there
was small space in the shack to move
around in. A mass of papers was the
only covering of his bed.
Was Familiar Figure.
Stephens has been q familiar figure
in Eaton the last 80 or 40 years. Al
though man of more than ordinary
intelligence, he had for many years
past been regarded generally as very
eccentric 1t is said he was cousin
of Governor William D. Stephens, of
California.
Although amply able to surround
himself with the comforts Of life, the
old man lived in a misery manner.
Provisions in his place OF abode were
scant at the time his dead body was
found. 1t was learned that he owned
two rental properties in Anderson,
Ind, in addition to the property in
which he lived. and about IL acres OF
land in the vicinity of Stony Point,
southwest of Eaton. On his person
was found about three dollars and a
check for $3.50 from Anderson, Ind,
in payment for rent.
While it is not definitely known. it
is thought the old mans dead body
had lain in the shack for two weeks
or longer before discovery. Neighbors
had not seen him for some time. They
say he had talked about going to
g, Bluffton, Ind, to see his sister, and
they thought probably he had gone
there. When a letter from the sister
came Wednesday addressed to the
postmaster here inquiring about the
aged man, as she had not heard from
him, IN Investigation was started.
Leonard Deem, mail carrier, found
the dead body, after he had been In
structed to visit the old mans snack
and see if he was there, OF II the
neighbors knew anything of his where
abouts. The aged man never had
mail delivered at his home, he always
calling at the postohice for 1t.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-19

Copper is the best alloy of gold.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-19
The Theatres
MURRETTE.

An intensely interesting photodrama
of the sea. The Shark produced by
William Fox and starring George
Walsh, will open an engagement at
the Murrette Theatre, on Friday and
Saturday.
The action of this play is said to be
powerful and swift. Thrilling scenes
abound. "Lassie," dog whose almost
human intelligence makes it possible
for her to play an important role, is
one Of the actors in the cast. The
animal performs some marvellous
stunts in helping the action of the
play. George Walsh declares that
''Lassie" is the best trained animal in
films.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-19

betting. Although the young people
see each other, they meet only as
friends; but the wife is always watch
ing her husbands betting deals and
endeavors to discover the horses he
favors, only for the sake of backing
others and thus making good the
losses which he inevitably rolls up.
The climax is reached when Lord Algy
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-19
strong and interesting photo
WASHINGTON.

Lord and Lady Algy," the new
Goldwyn photoplay in which Tom
Moore is starred, again demonstrates
the possibilities of the screen. to
present vast spectacular effects with
out in the least affecting the dramatic
merit of the story. The picture, which
is showing the last times today at the
Washington Theatre, combines some
of the most colorful spectacles with a
beautiful and dramatic story.
In the story, the author, r. c. Car
ton, presents young Lord and his
wife estranged because of his love of
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-19
HOPES TO LEAVE MAY 1
(By Associated Prcss)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Director
General Hines said today he hoped to
see the work of liquidation of railroad
affairs reach a point where he will be
justified in retiring from the railroad
administration about May 1, two
months after the roads are returned
to private control.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-19
HE WANTS THE JOB


COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 19.-Elwood
Washington, Hammond, Ind, filed his
petition with the secretary of state
today to become a candidate in the
Ohio primary for the Republican can
didate for the vice-president Of the
United States
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-11
THE APPROACH OF SPRING

There signs of spring every hand-more under
foot With the approach there things that
attention
Probably first these is operation house
building campaign To that Alma is need of houses
to care for people is putting it mildly.
The Republic Truck Company preparing to enlarge and
tend its plant which will The Northern
Company is getting well underway and has view plans
tension plan is foot to utilize the caburetor plant build
ing; all of which means people who will need homes.
IL expect people to to and live in Alma pro-
vide homes for them might well recognize that
Alma will not much ndustray unless comfortable
homes are provided. The time to do something is
With the approach of spring should institute general
cleanup campaign We should cooperate with the
and commission in this regard
There are many things which be done by individuals
little that would greatly improve the appearance
city, and make attractive place in which to live.
The setting of shade important matter and the
selection OF varieties important We should
the setting soft wood trees such popr and box elders
neither enduring beautiful
Probably the best trees elm, maple, Norway
They beautiful live long, furnish abundant shade and
clean habits.
Many people make the mistake of setting trees too
together Forty feet apart is about the right distance
Let us cooperate this spring to make Alma beautiful
than before and to provide better and happier homes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-11
4 RIGHT AND A DUTY

is only the right but the duty of every American cit
inform himself of public that he
vote ntelgenty The presidential campaign approaching We
must make choice not only of president but OF party and
eTnmenta policies In this connection fair
the work of the and how its policies have been
fulfilled and what the effect has been upon the welfare
the people If the best interests of the people have been served
the party should Doe continued in power if not there should be
change.
Read this brief of the party record and
est thought:
tariff law which repudaed the principle protection and the
country assured that there would be injury legitimate
industry During the period months that law effect
prior to the imports increased and decreased
to such extent to make difference of $26OOOoOO
balance of trade America losing $26000000 month in
world trade American mills and factories closing and there
army 100000 unemployed looking work Only the
outbreak of the shut off imports and
Without any adequate reason President Wilson surrendered
unnamed for unknown the right
the United States free tolls American coastwe traffic
through the Panama Canal The argument that this would be
discriminatory untenabe for the that foreign ships
not admitted to cOast-wse trade.
Although pledged to and reduction of the
Der of employees well the maintenance of the
competitive test in appointments the Wilson administration
creased the payros ignored the Classified Civil Service rules
wherever possible, and increased expenditures
With nearly all the rest of the world at and with Ger
many beginning aggressions against the United States Mr. Will
denounced excited urged
paedness He dismissed from his cabinet Secretary
pafst in that important position After the sinking of the
tana he proclaimed the United States too proud fight
victory"
By pros d watchfu waiting his policy Mexican
difficulties Mr. Wilson invited the insults and injuries
this nation and its people By his repeated yielding to Mexican
diplomats he acknowledged their superiority the
y ne made threats only to ignore them to the humiliation of
his countrymen.
BY his uttences and his he
and paternasc which undertook opera
ton OF the railroads telephone and telegraph lines
cables and had its check only when in its natural development
produced the Plumb Plan for government buy
the railroads and turn them to the employees
ms interference behalf OF anarchist Mooney W. W.
derer Hsom and by his the boshevists
sa ne andered the awes element of this and other
So far as he had the and opportunity he sranged
didua initiative discouraged private enterprise and approved
policies that tended to decreased quantity and higher
kept the their public
derook to legislative functions vaciaed every public
question and ubordnated genra welfare to partisan interest
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-11
INDIANS TRIBUTE TO MOTHER
Red Skinned Fighter in World war
Proves Worthy Descendant Of
Race Of Chiefs.

Wounded. with ManyArrows Is al
Indian living in South Dakota.
According TO an Indian custom. the
first thing an Indian mother sees or
says after her child Is born may be-
chosen as the infants name. The
night OF his birth In April, 1891, the
mother saw warrior who had been
wounded by many arrows; hence the
name given to the newborn child.
Entering the world War in the
armies OF the great white father al
Washington. the first thought Of this
copper skinned descendant of n race
If chiefs was OF his mother whom he
named as the beneficiary in his So
600 government war risk insurance
policy.
The mothers name is Susan-Loves-
War and she lives at Wakpola, $.
u. She was proud that her son was
among the first to respond To the call
Of the United States for soldiers 10
fighr for their country she was glad
when he came back. unframed. full Of
wonderful stories Of the adventure
through which he had passed And
she realized that he had. by allotment
Of pay and by his insurance policy.
demonstrated that all he had was hers
rs everything he was he owed To her
Wounded With Many-Arrows might
be called lndian-GOod TOLLS Mother
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-11
ALMA DROPS TWO
Team Loses Fast Games to Muskegon
and Grand Rapids.

Stacking up against two strong
aggregations the Alma college quin-
tet, which has staged remarkable
comeback after long series of de-
feats, was downed twice on its week
end trip to Grand Rapids and Mus
kegon.
The Muskegon game was lost Al to
Is, but the score does not show the
real class of the game that was
fought by Woods men. The first
half was lS TO IL for the Muskegon-
ties, and it was not until late in the
second half that Muskegon piled up
the big count that it had at the end
of the combat. Smith was the star
of the Friday night game for Alma.
Saturday night at Grand Rapids
Alma gave the Furniture City Y a
hot game being defeated by only five
points, the score being "a TO 10 for
the Y cagers. Hooker, who had seen
Smith in action at Muskegon Friday
night tipped off the Grand Rapids
players TO ride him, and it was only
the riding of Smith that saved the
Y team from a defeat at the hands
of the Maroon and Cream. Smith
was able to annex only two field
baskets during the game.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-11
ARMY'S BIG RECRUITING
DRIVE STARTED HERE
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Continued from page one)
lures of various activities Of the 10th
and l4th Infantry.
To prove that our boys Brought
home the bacon" glance into the
window of Ellison's Grocery store
will be ample proof. There will be
seen war trophies of every descrip-
ton captured from the Germans by
American soldiers during the World
War.
The Medical Department" win
dow at the c. r. Murphy drug store
will touch on the wonderful work
done overseas during the war by the
u. S. Army Medical Department,
and also on the reconstruction work
now being carried on in army hos
pitfalls in the u. S.
The all-important army shoe will
not be neglected. At the Economy
Shoe Store is to be shown the care
used by Uncle Sam in providing for
the care and comfort of his soldiers
feet, so that they may take the lead
wherever they 90.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-11
YPSI IN Nj. |. A. A.
Michigan State Normal Made Mem
bers of the Intercollegiate.

By "A unanimous vote of the various
colleges of the Michigan Intercol-
legiate Athletic Association, taken
by mail during the past few weeks,
the Michigan State Normal at Ypsi-
lanti, has been made a member of
the Michigan collegiate circle.
The Michigan State Normal will
replace Olivet College in the Michi-
gan Intercollegiate, the Crimson hav-
ing dropped out last June when the
college closed its doors. Early this
fall the proposition Of voting in a
successor to Olivet was taken up by
the association, and at that time it
was understood that four out of the
five colleges Of the association, were
in favor of the admittance of Ypsi,
and one against it. Later the other
college shifted its grounds and voted
in favor of the Normal
Most of the M. l. A. A. colleges
have base ball dates with Ypsi, but
whether or not a complete schedule
can be worked out, so that Ypsi can
compete in baseball is still ques-
ton. If Yysi is not in the race in
baseball, it is expected, however, that
she will be represented at the annual
track and field meet TO be held at
Albion College in June.
The membership Of Ypsi in the as
ISOLATION promises to be popular as
it will bring into the college circle
another strong institution, which
turns out strong teams, and will aid
greatly in keeping up interest in col
lege sports in Michigan. 1t is one of
the best moves that the NJ. |. A. A.
could have taken.
The action also paves the way for
an early enlargement of the associ-
alton to possibly take in Hope Col
lege and Mt. Pleasant Normal. There
are several good reasons for the ad-
mission of Mt. Pleasant into the as
ISOLATION, more probably than in the
case of Hope College. Without ques-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-11
A MESSAGE TO ALMA

| wish to get the attention of the
people of Alma for just a few
thoughts that may be of benefit to us
all. The fact is plain that God has
wonderfully blessed the people here
as elsewhere. We have nice city
to live in built up of many homes,
number of factories to furnish en-
ployment to those of us that wish to
work. a number of stores where we
may go to buy the necessaries and
comforts of life, and up-to-date
children given the proper training
for lives of usefulness. We have
also many churches in different To-
calitieS with their doors open TO wei
come all who may come, where we
may sing inspiring songs, and listen
to fine sermons given by the pastors.
If there is any class of men and
women in Alma who has my compass
sion and sympathy it is the faithful
workers of Gods kingdom and their
pastors. We have so many slackers
in Gods cause. Do the people of
Alma realize that if God should re-
call his teaching from this place that
it would not be a very lovable place
to live in. If this be true, why do
we neglect to do our full duty. If
we like TO live in a town or country
where we can hear the sound of the
church bells ringing their appeal to
us, reminding us of Gods ever ex-
nj Low tsall
we belong to any of the different
churches we should show our love to
God and our fellow men by attending
church. If we do not attend church
why do we belong to a church? Do
we expect to gain Gods love and
Gods paradise by riding on the back
Of some other servant of God whose
back is almost broken now with the
weight of the load he has been car
rying for years.
| have been privileged to talk with
some people in regard to the church
and how often they have said, Eyes
/ belong to the church, | do not at
tend regularly because ] do not en-
JOY It," Why don't they enjoy it?
Because they have not the faith. No
man or woman can love God and not
enjoy it, for God is love and love is
JOY.
Now fellow citizens, cannot we
spare time enough to give God "a
little glory by seeing our faces in
his house on Sunday. Churches are
not built for church members only,
but whoever will may come and en-
JOY them with us. We don't get a
doctor for a well man but for sick.
The word Of God will make your life
a happier life in Alma than anything
else. Come and try me and prove
me-" sayeth the Lord"
My only wish in writing this is
that we might unite to help make
Alma better place for this life and
that we may all gain the promise of
! the life to come.
q. G.. Hartman.
Invest i'm Humanity via Pod Croas
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-11
Me.oLp BUILDING MAreRiAl
"PIss," In Uss for Many Centuries 10
Merely . Simple Form Of
Concrete.

What Is pise? The word. which In
It's complete form il written plse de
terre. betrays French origin and,
from its general appearance, might
well suggest some affinity with the
world of art. These preliminary i'm
pressions. however Will be found mis-
leading. There is nothing peculiarly
French In pise dwellings, though they
are common enough In some parts at
France, and reference 10 them abOunds
in French literature of the eighteenth
century.
The word itself. traced to its Latin
origin, apparently means nothing more
artlsls than battered. Perhaps the
simplest definition Of piSc is provided
by Pliny the Elder, who calls i
"oarih battered between boards. "
meaning by boards form such as may
be used for concrete in construction
work.
The Roman sage adds that ii was IN
old and well-tried system of buildin-
and remarks that Hannibal used this
material for watch towers ON the tops
OF hills in Spain during his campaign.
who knows whether il was not also
in use when Chcops built his Great
Pyramid: for there are prehistoric
pise bindings in New Mexico and Ari-
iona which, some say. date back al
most To that period?
Certainly history cannot trace the
system To it's origin, and the pise
dwellings now visible in France, Spain,
America, the British colonies and
elsewhere may give no complete indl-
cation of the extent 10 which this una
teral was employed In other centuries.
Exchange.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-11
New Matrimonial Idea.

Connecticut has married couple
living apart in two towns. the bride.
hc has advanced ideas, in one town.
nd the bridegroom. who has Il good
lob and big salary, In another They
'rci,icd iu Tive In separate establish
ncntS and To visit each other over
eek ends or run away together, as
up al them explains H. for several
lays whenever the mood selves them.
rhry have rented II third apartment
~ New York city. which they VIII
hare "ln their play time" The bride
.,iains her maiden name and title OF
Mis-. II t. her idea that man and
life should not live In the same house,
nd So get surfeit Of each other
;">tun Globe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-11
WOODS VIEWS
Major General Outlines Views ON
Paramount Questions in Letter.

Major-General Leonard Wood, in
writing TO friend. has outlined his
view of paramount questions in such
fashion as to be highly commend
able to every thinking man.
Such is the range of ground COW
cred by Wood, that it would be
hard matter to add to that which he
has already made public through his
letter. 1t would be almost impos-
sible for one To pen an editorial
that would be stronger for Wood,
than are the words that he himself
has penned.
We quote commendingly from his
letter:
"(A) We must spread the war
burden over a longer period of years
than at present contemplated and re-
move the strange hold of excess
profit taxation from business Good
business should receive all possible
encouragement.
"(B) The railroads should be re-
turned to private ownership and CON
tinued under private ownership, sub
ject TO such governmental super
vision as will result in equitable
rates, proper handling of interstate
questions, etc.
"(C) Our international policy
should be a strong, dignified and
conservative policy, speak softly but
carry big stick, love peace and the
square deal
"(D) A small but excellent army
and ever ready navy.
"(E) A well equipped, diplomatic
and consular service.
"(F) Relations between capital
and labor-between those who work
and those who direct-must be on the
basis of square deal to labor and
square deal to capital; wage
which, with thrift and industry, will
enable man to live and save. We
must provide the necessary machin-
cry promptly to investigate cond-
tons at issue in strikes and for max
ing the same public We must strive
to increase the human element in the
relations between employers and en-
ployes. We must see that labor has
suitable working conditions. We
must abolish child labor. We must
give an honest days work, and in
, turn for an honest days wage for an
honest days work, labor must give
an honest days work. We must not
only let live, but help to live.
"(G) We need a protective tariff
sufficient to protect such OF our in
dustries as need protection.
"(HD Despite her terrific war
burden. England is doing everything
possible to aid financially and other
wise in the upbuilding of her COM
merce to regain her lost trade. We
have the world at our feet, figura-
lively speaking, and should push
forward our commerce and trade
vigorously. AS part of this pro-
gram we should develop from the
great fleet now in our possession
suitable merchant marine.
"U We should institute most
rigid governmental economies and es-
tablish a budget system.
sd We must build up respect
for law and order and the rights of
property, the rights of the individual,
for everything rests on this.
"(k) We must see to it that
there is no class legislation, but that
our government is maintained under
our constitution, each department
functioning strictly within its own
limits"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-11
Bic Money for Perfect Potatoes.

The perfect potato. which reSistS
blight and other "spud' diseases, has
been developed. according 10 Samuel
RYDER. head of well-known English
seed firm
lie refused 10 give rhe name Of the
hybridiSi. but said he paid him $4,000
for seed potatoes which wouldn't fill
q peck measure.
1--WE have bought up all the ny
hridiZcd seed OF this expert said
Iydcr. "The average potato yield IN
l9IS was four tons per acre in Eng
and With the new seed. six pounds
pcr root. or 30 tons per acre can he
nroduccd. The fun results of the per
'rtI potato may not be reaped for two
r. thrre years"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-11
Many O'Briens.

\ soldier named John J. O'Brien.
..i..n- TO The war risk bureau about
j. Insurance. failed to- give his serial
ninbcr or policy number, hut said the
,ars.rS would he easy 10 identify n
~ wifc'S name was Mary A. OBrien.
search through the bureau files dis
.lo~cd the names Of 10 John j.
49, '-ns and each Of an even 30 Of
~. had wife named Mary A,
tt.li,lt
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-11

~ - ND'SiN'N 'A'i -
Through the Music Department of
Alma High School the public is given
a musical treat as one of Americas
foremost violinist, Roderick White
will be in our city Wednesday, March
"a, with Reese f. Veatch, baritone.
He achieves distinction and wins
new laurels whenever he appears be-
fore the public. His is the true ar
tistic temperament coupled with a
mastery of technic.
Having been a pupil of c. Thomson
of Brussels and Leopold Auer of
Petrograd, undoubtedly two of the
greatest teachers in the world, he has
held an estimable position along
with other pupils of Auer's, of whom
might be mentioned Elman, Heifetz
and Zimbalist. v
This gifted artist made his debut