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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-31
KENTUCKY PAYS
LARGE SHARE OF
INCOME TAX
Total Of 52,332 Persons In the State
Pay Large Income Tax, 2AG
Per Cent. Of Cltlzenry.

Collector Robert II. Lucas, Of the
State Of Kentucky issues this state
ment.
Federal personal income tax returns
filed In Kentucky in 1919 reached a
total OF 1882, which was 1.12 per cent
OF the entire number filed In the Unit
ed States. The total net income re-
ported by these returns was $215,977,-
422, while the tax paid on them was
81 ,595,394, which was go per cent. Of
the total personal income tax paid by
the entire country.
In the nation at large SOB per cent.
of the people filed personal income
tax returns, while In Kentucky 2.46
per cent. filed them. The average net
income per return for the United
States was $3,724.O5, and in Kentucky
1t was $3,64O.15. The personal income
tax per capita for the United States
amounted to $11.9S, and in Kentucky
1t was $3.15. The average amount of
the personal income tax per return in
the United States was s23S.9S. and in
Kentucky it was $12S.01
Kentucky's position in the order Of
magnitude as to all the states and ter
ritories in the Union, in the per cent.
of population filing returns was 44th.
and 10th in the average net income re-
turn. Its position as TO Der capital in
come tax was 45th and 18th In the av-
erage of tax per return.
The number Of personal income tax
returns filed for the years 1916, 1917,
1919 and 1919 in Kentucky as well as
the amounts of net income and tax. are
shown in the following table:
Year Number Net Income Total Tax
1916 e. 1887 $ SS,5O6,976 s 3S4,497
1917 90. 1852 124,S26,244 2,943,196
1918 49,. 47,O9S 166,35O,127 7,91S,96O
1919 g.. 1882 215,977,422 7,595,3S4
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-31
DICKINSON-HAY.

Miss Catherine Dickinson, of Colum-
bus, Ca, and Sgt. Robert Hay, of Camp
Benning, were united in marriage
Tuesday night at o'clock at the home
Of Rev. ]. w, Howard, of Columbus,
Rev. Mr.. Howard tieing the nuptial
knot in the presence OF e few Of the
'ntimat1 friends Of the contracting
couple. Sergeant Hay is a former
Maysville boy and is the son Of Mrs.
Fannie II. Hay u, East gourth street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-31
MAN BEING SWALLOWED
IN SAND Is RECOVERED

Covington, KY, August 81. = James
Hayden, go, was seated on the bank of
the Licking River at the foot of Twen-
ty-first street when, without warning,
he begin to sink rapidly in the sand.
Unable to extricate himself, Hayden
shouted for help. When he had sunk
as far as his shoulders, Henry Runge,
electrician, hurried to Hayden's assist
ance. Runge obtained a plank, and,
standing on this, he pulled Hayden
from the sand and called the emer-
gency patrol.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-31
CINCINNATI MARKET.
Wednesday, August

Wednesday, August 81
Cattle - 744, slow, steady; Plain
Steers, dull; Bulls, steady; Calves $12,
down.
HOgs-454O, closing weak on lights,
steady on others; Heavy, $S.75@9.25;
Mixed, $9.5OQ9.75; Mediums, 1915;
Lights, $3.50; Pigs, So; Roughs, 4;
Stays, $5.75@6.00.
Sheep-600 steady; Ewes, s1@3.50;
Bucks, $2@2.50; Choice Lambs, $9.25;
seconds, $5.5O@5.75; culls, $3.00@4.OO.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-31

The Colored Civic Club has arrang-
ed a big Labor Day celebration at
January Park at Third and Union
streets for the benefit of the Colored
Boys Band. A great time is promised
all who attend and all profits from
the celebration will be donated this
musical organization. Maysville peo-
pie should patronize the big picnic lib
orally to help the band.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-31
HEALTH THE KEYNOTE
TO BEAUTY.

Beauty means so much to women
power. social triumph, admiration and
lc'e. Beauty implies good health Who
ever saw woman racked with pcin.
struggling with weakness or disease,
who cc uld be called beautiful? Ine
woman of today in this high-strung,
nervous age is continually overriding.
with the result that ills peculiar to
Ter sex develop which, unchecked, will
ruin all chances for her happiness.
The natural restorative for such all
ments is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, which for more than forty
years has been recognized as a stand
ard remedy for women's ills, and has
done much to relieve pain and restore
good health to women.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-31

Try . ledger Want Ad. II Paw,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-31
OVER A MILLION POUNDS
OF TOBACCO SIGNED.

At the Cantrill meeting held here
Tuesday 220,596 pounds Of Mason
county tobacco was pledged to the CO.
operative movement making total of
1,210,500 pounds signed in Mason
county to date with several precincts
yet not heard from.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-31
WE'D AT LOUISVILLE.

Miss Lillian 2. Muse and Mr.. Ben
Harry Noble, both of indianapolis,
Ind, were united in marriage August
81, at Louisville, Ky. Lillian is second
daughter of Mr.. Boyd X Muse, former
ly of Maysville. This comes as great
surprise to all of their friends.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-31
Sands A!YlN|ZED ROOFING :: y t! s6S s

MRS. H. @. Martin, Of East Second
street, returned home Tuesday eve
ming after q visit with her daughter.
Mrs. Lewis Fitch and family, Of
Springfield, Ohio.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-31
FUNERAL THURSDAY.

The funeral Of Leslie slye will bs
held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock
from the home Of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. G. slye, on Walnut street and
burial will be made in the Maysvills
cemetery
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-31

Prof. George Noel, Principal of the
Maysville High School, returned Tues
day after spending a part Of his vaca-
tion with his parents In Northern
Ohio.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-31

gency patrol.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d. Hancock, Of East
Second street, are moving to Cincin-
natl, where Mr.. Hancock will engage
in business.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-31

Considerable improvement is noted
in the condition Of Mr. L. T. Gaebke,
which will be very good news to his
many friends.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30
SHERIFF SALE

W. NJ. Virgins Vs. Clarence Myers.
No. 534S, Third Judicial District
Court, State Of Louisiana, Parish OF
Bienville.
Under and by virtue Of a writ of
Execution issued from the above
named Honorable Court and to me
directed, l have seized and will offer
for sale to the last and highest bidder
for cash, with the benefit OF ap-
praisement, at the principal front
door Of the Courthouse at Arcadia
Bienville Parish, La, within legal sale
hours on
SATURDAY, JULY 30th, 1921
the following described property, to
wit:
SW IA of NV IA, Sec. 10 Up. II N
R.7W.
The above described property selze'
as belonging to the defendant Clarenc
Myers, and will be sold to satisfy sal
Writ of Execution and all costs.
This the 18th, day Of May, 1921.
]. E. CURRIE, Sheriff
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30
EwxW71 Is rs ! s ({I>{CE1GeffM2
hALS !|i8gl 8
: : Telephone No. 81
Telephone No. 81

Mrs. W. NJ. Baker, OF Shreveport
has been the guest OF Mr.. ana MIS- H.
NJ. Tooke this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B, Bryant are lea'-
inc fine latter part of the week to VlS''
ro1,tiycs in Texas and Oklahoma.
Dr and Mrs. II. d. Shehee, had as
their guest last week, their mo'her'
Nsr A. 3. shehee, of Rinssold'
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Adcock' anu
baby. Mrs. G. H. Goldman, ana p l,iu'
daughtcr. Louise, and Mr. H. d. Nl'n'
motored to Ruston Sunday
Mrs. J. B. Bryant returned lrom
prston Sunday, where she had peeh
~ visit her son. He and his vile
have both been seriously ILL.,
Il Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Conger arrl .'';t
lost Saturday from Alabama 10 ''','
,I norcuts Mr.. and Mrs. j. a.
COnger.
; Mrs, NJ. I. Cook, who has been VII, yns'
fling her son, Mr.. S. A. COOK anu m, %
1 i,'" 1uring the past week returned
70 hor home at Ringgold Monday
$ Mr. and Mrs. L. NJ. Tooke are ex
rortirr as their weekend guests, MI MI,
pnd Mrs, Richardson and daughters
S vTscas Miriam and Dorothy, OF shre'e
+ port.
j. soo our new Fibre Refrigerattors
Il rn r white. Nickeled trimmings
l saves ICES. A. CONGEk'
~ Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bryan and IAN
M uv and Miss Annie Lesba Gloer' vs.
!, it I relatives at Bryceland last eul
70 Jav and brought little Dorf'S HUI
ut with them.
Mrs Geo. Shields went 10 ',ie,
mort last Saturday to meet hei ua ';t;,
lie, for, Elizabeth, who has been vi, 'lsl vi
rolativps in Alexandria, since her pa
-. pnts moved to Arcadia.
i'll Miss Luda Reynolds, accomP 2SIi.lt no
Misses Addie Houston anu fa MI Tn
= ummus, motored to huston vi ~
OF dov afternoon. Mrs. Hardy lacks
cir won't as far as simsboro win , tne
and visited her sister, Mrs S''lS'
Try Mr. D. f. Brwn accompanied n
~" Miss Bessie Brown ana Oal a,lina y
prown left on Monday evening
;as Eomarton, Texas, to spend co "ti"
No. wepks on business. Clarence olls
W. meets to work in the wheat harvest
ort Ladies! We have just r Geeelves
9TH shipment of Edwin c l%S . 1H,SrSs
1t" the latest saskatchewan D.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30
N<lAu MAmlQ
r,cino RuiIdinus With Pottery.

Facinq Buildings With Pottery.
In a recent lecture before an Eng
fish gathering Prof. Beresford rl.e
discussed the possibilities OF ceramic
nroducts in the clothing of reinforced
concrete skeleton buildings. Unlike
MANY architects who regard tradition
q, nractice as something quite sacred'
Professor Pite would throw the con-
ventjons of the past to the WINS IN
order to meet modern Developments
While admitting the structural ad'al''
tages of reinforced concrete, he IS no!
an odmirer of concrete as mater'a'
FIR exterior surfaces, and adVocates
the clothing of the structural skeletol
with "a garment Of permanent elec
tive beautiful, ceramic color, mllm
tied in it's variety and wor@h' =
Scientific American.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30

prize for high score was awarueu MIs'
George Shields and was an ar'lsa''
candleStick which Mrs. Shields pre-
,ontpd to the honoree. The guest pr'Z'
presented to Mrs. Conger, was DAINTY
Iinsprie-two pieces. A lovely two
two course luncheon was served con
sisting of chicken salad, tomatoes
olives, pickles, crackers and iced tea
followed by an ice course. MISS l'oo
Reynolds and Miss Hazel PenlecoS
Iossistpd the hostess in the courtesles'
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30
ARCADIA COTTON OIL MILL To
Use CRUDE OIL FOR FUEL

At meeting Of the Board OF
Directors Of the Arcadia Cotton Vll
Mil 4 Manufacturing Co., held TINS
week, it was decided to install apparatus
for burning fuel oil instead OF wood
~ heretofore, After Investigation Il
was found that fuel oil was more
economical aud more satisfactory than
wood.
Z. ". Davis, Of Ansley, was added
TO tie R0ard Of Directors.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30
SHERIFF SALE

r Wade, Tutor VS.. J. L. Robinson,
No. 500 Third Judicial DlStrlcV
Court, State of Louisiana, PARISH
Of Bienville. .
Under and by virtue of a writ Oh
Execution issued from the ABOVE
named Honorable Court and to m"
directed. have seized and will oller
f,r sale ia the last and highest bidder
for cash. with the benefit Of ap
nv9j>cmcur, at the principal IRON
door of the Courthouse at Arcad'a
ricuyilIc Parish, La, within legal sale
SATURDAY. MLY Goth, 1921
the following described properly 10
wit; VA,
SW If of NE II, and an undivide'
ouc-Srvcnth interest in the : IL o
NV If, and \ - of SW If, all il
Sec. 10. Up. II, n. r 5 W., and an III
divided onc-Sevcnth interest in t"
Mules and one Wagon.
! The above described property seize
as belonging to the defendant j.
| Robinson. and will be sold to SatlSl
said Writ of Execution and all cost
This the 10th day of May 1921.
| !, +. CUKRIE. Sheri
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30
S,VIRD\V ,UlY Goth, 1921
One Great Exception.

"peo,lp have no reference to mon
ey," remarked the man on the car
"when they say they don't want toe
much Of a good thing."-Toledo Blade
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30

AE & eaten >a''", i" ""| ;s mos" ~t
ns eWes dainty way Of serving
EG All potato.
IGNNE MN Potato Puffs. Beat
~x, sWa three EGGS. without sep
tn1nS aratins the whites and
~ yolks. until very llEht'
gradually beat in two
cupruIs of mashed potato, one cNP'U' +
of flour, siflcd win two tea>p'''""'s
of baking powder and one t'ASp"o'''o'
of salt. Drop by traSpoohl0's '''''
hot fat: let cook to a golden brown, .
turning often: drain ON soft paper ana
serve with or without meat or hsl''
Mock Cherry Turnovers. - Gut
rounds, about six inches in ola'''e''''
Of rich pastry. Chop together one cup
ful of cranberrics and half a cuptu' OF
roisjns, seeded; mix one cuplol ol
s,qor with two tablespoonfuls OF hour
md one-o,,arter of a tcaSpoon'Vi' Oh
salt. pour half a cuptul Of BOILING wa
tpr over the fruit and when again Doll
,nc stir in the dry ingredients; a"o Il
to,snoonful of butter and let it COOK
until thick and boiling, Let cool a
Itt]e then place large Tablespoonful
Of the mixture on one sIde OF '",,'
round of paste; brush the edges WIN
!. cold water cut two or three "'''S III
=, zach round for the steam to escape
y, and rress the edges closely. broSl
, over with cold water dredge Will
|, graduated sugar and let bake 10 ''''''
a utes. e,,. =
st Creole soup.-ScaIo three cnptu's 0
milk with half an onion and one cur
fu, Of kornlet THAT is, fresh cor
nu)p, prepared Ivy scoring the kerne!
:, ond pressing ont the cen'erS; st'r
.s. one.ouarter of cupful of -four NIKE e
IN = smooth batter with half c"pl'
NJ milk. and stir until the mlXtu'
n. tnirkeus; cover and cook 20 minute
Ar- and strain. Cook sliced ripe toma'o'
~" "nt, thp water is evaporated, Inc
nrpss through a fine sieve. WIN
tn, r r to serve the soup stir o.
nj cupfu' Of the hot tomato It, p1 1rsen' III
Mo milk mixture and add teasp'o
,o, f,,u Of salt and half teaspooh1u'
as M7rika.
ma 49,
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30
r. R. TIME TABLE

Destroy odor.
A little cinnamon burned on tho
stove will destroy the odor OF CAB
bage or onions.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30

FORD FOR SALE.-GOOd second
hand car. Apply at Peoples Hardware
Store, Arcadia.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30
Catarrh

Catarrh 10 q local disease greatly innu'
snced by constitutional c9nd'uons !.
FALLS CATARRH MED1ClNE -
Tonic and Blood Purifier. BY cleansing
Tie blood and building up the system.
HArL's CATARRH MEDICINE restores
normal conditions and allows nature "
10 IT'D work. ....
3. ]. Cheney 4 Co., Toledo. ONO
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30

Messrs. E. NJ. Cory and R. W. Law
son, of Ringgold, transacted business
at the clerks Office here today. The
Democrat acknowledges with thanks
the latter's subscription renewal.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30

DO you need q Refrigerator. Call
and see our lines. A. CONGER.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30
ma Americans Greed

jeye III tne ohi''u
as a government of the people,
eople and for the people
4 movers are derived from
.ent Of the governed; a
\ in a republic; a sovereign
many sovereign states; a per-
n one and inSeparable; es-
upon those principles OF free
ulhy, justice and humanity
n American patriots sacrlllc-
Hives and fortunes. l there
I've it is my duty to my couil-
,e It; to support its constltu
obey its laws; to respect It's
to defend it against all
William Tyler Page.
b Oath Of Allegiance
plemnly swear or affirm, ina
Euuort and defend the Constr
ithe United States against al
foreign and domestic; that
y true faith and allegiance t
y; that | take this Obligallo
Without any mental reservatlo
a Of evasion, and that | WI
! I'D faithfully discharge tn
I The Office on which | am abot
50 help me God"
I. B. Herring, of Haynesyl'l
Re recently.
Mary Goodwin and son, RobeI
saturday to visit relatives
and Mrs. ROsamonn Gnidry.
sVille, have been visiting the
IL Mr.. and Mrs. Shull.
Nonnie Edwards enjoyed Il We
(nt weekend in Gibsland WI
PES recently.
n Clapp OxfOrds for Lad!
ae strap in calf and vici at n
fHY'S.
Curtis Williams, Of Shreyep'
last Saturday and Sunday W
other, Mrs. w. L. Williams.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30
Fine, but Rare.

II often shows fine command OF
,anruage to say noti.rg Jameson
Gem.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30

Mr., G, D. Bramlett and A. d. Smith
of Saline, were here Monday attend
ing court.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30
SPECIAL MENTION

Mr., Elmer Howerton, of Mt. Leban'
on was a visitor to Arcadia Wednes'
; day.
! Our good friend, J. D. Holstun, ST.
of Gibsland, transacted bushes III Ar
calia Wednesday.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30

Mr.. w. ]. Bates, of Sparta, was
here Monday and called at the Demo-
crat office and had us move up his
subscription another year. Mr.. Bates
states that he heartily endorses the
Democrats stand on the road ques
| ton.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30
J n. Brown ~.

,o0dov is the GLORIOUS
nd It tehooycs US to : MAKE Ht II
\ |" making it American 'lt !!
v Mrs. Winter the preSl,
|t6Ie General Federation OF
Clubs, says that "To become
(of the U. $. ought to be ,a a
II ought to RANK
|tvo or three great occasions
Here aud there a Citizenship ,t snip
hpen celebrated. Here ana
\ a group of foreign n'rn NJ
n welcomed. Only occasional :,'1.1
|m,r own children been inr'n1'
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30
6666

Quickly relieves CONSTIPATION, BILIOUS
ness. Loss Of Appetite and Headaches,
A.. "a To,nid Liver. (10.620t)
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30

Mr.. j. H. Myrick and two younger
brothers, Ernest and Lavell, OF Cas-
tor were welcome callers at the Demo
crat Office Wednesday, while here at
tending court. Mr.. Myrick stated tina
he had been doing without the Demo
crat long enough, and was fortunate
enough to get in on our special offe
! of two years for three dollars.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30

Messrs. S. L. Manning and John
Crumpton, of Ringgold, were here at
tending court Tuesday.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30

Don't be misled into believing others
sell groceries cheaper than | do. Com
pare quality, quantity and price Gay
in and day out and you'll see why II
pays to buy groceries at
B, Il. LOWERI'S.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-06-30

eaten in modrrajlon Tine
following is a most
dainty way of serving
potato:
Potato Puffs. Beat
three EGGS. without sep
arating the whites and
yolks, until very light
nrnLuollr Nrnt in I've
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
WRESTLES WITH
FOREIGN DEBT
FUNDING BILL
Senate Committee in Effort TO
Incorporate Melons
Views.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The Senate
Finance Committee today made an at
tempt to reach a new agreement on the
foreign debt funding till to bring 1t in
harmony with views expressed at an
executive meeting of the committee by
Secretary of Treasury Mellon.
Mellon held up the original plan to
present at once to the Senate a report
that was agreed upon Saturday after "a
weeks argument in committee when he
raised serious objections to several
changes made In the House bill by the
committee. The chief of these was the
provision that interest on the foreign
debt should be paid semi annually.
az fear that I will be considerably
hampered in negotiating with some of
the foreign powers if it is necessary to
make this arrangement" Mellon told the
committee.
Neither Mellon nor members of the
committee would divulge what other
arrangements were made by him nor the
nature of important information he is I'M
derstood to have laid before the commit
tee, Chairman Penrose of the committee
indicated that an agreement on a modi-
fed report might be ready late in the
day.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
LOCAL MAN SENDS
WATSON WORD OF
SOLDIER HANGING
Says Man Compelled to Stand
Before GdLIOUS an Hour
Before Execution.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-'I have pre-
scented to the committee more than two
hundred letters or affidayits charging the
killing OF American soldiers in France by
their officers or at the command of those
officers. When the committee meets
again 1 will have that many more TO
Offer
So declared Senator Tom Watson. Dem
ocrat. Georgia, today. He was referring
TO the Senate investigation of his charges
that soldiers were illegally executed in
France.
Every mail brings in letters by the
score, making new charges, giving
names, dates and places. and signed by
persons willing to testify" declared Sena-
tor Watson.
The committee has taken recess until
it can analyZe documentary evidence al
ready offered.
Several letters make charges Of indis-
criminate killings IN the United States
Army camps as well as in France.
In the maze of letters, mostly from
men in the ranks, there crops up now
and then one from a former army officer.
One Of this kind is from Capt. A. d.
Nicholson, Atlanta, Ga.
81 hung a white American soldier who
denied his guilt to the last" wrote Cap
tain Maichaelson. 81 made a report of
nv views to Washington and am now
waiting to go to Washington TO give in
formation to the department regarding
the case"
a. c. Delow. Poplar Bluff, Mo-. wrote
to Watson saying he saw a man killed In
the United States disciplinary barracks
at Poplar Bluff.
Raymond Hansey, Redmon, ILL.,, de
clared he would swear a soldier was
hanged in France without trial in April
1920, and the victim did not know he was
to be hanged until the morning OF the
hanging.
That a soldier who was hanged in
France was compelled to stand in front
Of the gallows for sn hour before the
hanging and was dropped from the gal
lows three times and tortured for thirty
minutes" was the statement placed in the
records by Henry Dunn, 623 North Weat
street, indianapolis, Ind.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-13
DECKER DEFENSE
WORKS FOR ALIBI
Testimony Presented Shows
Signs of Weakness.


COLUMBIA CITY, Ind, Dec. 13.-The
defense in the trial of Fred Decker,
charged with the murder Of Leroy Low
EFT, today bent every effort toward the
establishment of an alibi for the alleged
insurance murder plot conspirator. Two
witnesses, one sister of the defendant,
testified that Fred Decker left Larwill for
Warsaw several hours before Loyett was
slain to go to the bedside OF a nephew
who was i'll of typhoid fever. How com
munications by letter and by telephone
had been sent to Fred Decker, apprislng
him Of the relatives illness, was re
lated. but the letter had been lost or ac-
cidentally destroyed" and was not i'll
trcduced as evidence.
lmoeaching evidence was introduced
against one witness who on direct exam
nation testified that he thought the body
which developed to be that Of Leroy
Lovett-was not Lovett's. Other wit
nesses testified the same man told them
there was no doubt the body was Virgil
Decker's, because Virgil had worked for
him land he ought to know This tes-
timony was in line with the States effort
to prove a plot for the substitution OF
Lovett's body as that Of Virgil Decker
and the collection Of insurance.