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DECATUR HERALD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1924. DECATUR HERALD COMMITTEE TO TO LECTURE HERE fiarns Head Industry DAILY BALANCE OF COUNTY TREASURER W. A. MOORE KILLED WIFE, THEN SELF ragedy In Webster City, Occurred Just after Huxliand Had He- turned from Visit Here plans for Stimulating Development Along That NEW 1. 0.

BLOCK SYSTEM READY BY NEXT WEEK Automatic Signal Devices Operative Clear to Ma-roa in March Line to Be Discussed in Annual.Meet-ing Tomorrow Evening O'BRIEN IS PENSIONED The automatic electric block signal system on the Illinois Central will be operative between Hervey City and South Junction Feb. 15, according to the linemen now engaged in the work -of installing the plant. The work on that system was commenced last summer, -The plans contemplate the system between Hervey City and Maroa. The expectation is that the portion of the system from South Junction to Maroa will not be completed before March 1. Monday, linemen began the work of making connections from poles to signal lamps through Decatur yards.

The system Is similar to that oed on the Illinois Central line from Chicago south via Champaign to Cen-tralia and between Chicago and St. Louis. The block is automatic but is not a triiin -nntrol. KXtilXEKIt I'KXSIOXED Engineer James Milton of the Illinois Central is in St. Mary's hospital suffering from burns about the face and hands sustained when the power of the Illinois Central motor car failed at Turpin Monday morning.

At Turpin, three miles south of Decatur, the motor went wrong completely after having been working imperfectly for several miles. At Turpin fire developed in the motor and flared up about the per.on of the gineer. The cab seemed filled with fire but did noj reach the gasoline tanks. A locomotive was sent out from Decatur to bring the passengers to this city and when he arrived here Milton was taken in Moran's ambulance to the hospital. PENSIONED Tom O'Brien, locomotive engineer between Bluffs and Keokuk, has been retired on a pensfon after a service of 47 years with the Wa-bash.

Recently he has been in poor health. O'Brien entered the service of the company in 1876 when a boy. and began firing an engine in 1882. He was promoted to Itf a locomotive engineer in 1SS4 and nas been in ihat service ever since that tine. STRLt'K BV Lightning struck, the interlocking plant at Lodge Monday morning during the heavy storm and fr.r a few hours that plant was out of commission.

It may have been the same flash that put out of service the telephone system for dispatching strains north of Decatur. At any raJfe durir.g that storm lightning fouled the wires and the telephones were disabled for several hours. SPRING SIGNS J. G. Gronso.

formerly locomotive engineer on the Wabash between Decatur and Chicago, writes to John W. Knowlton for some information concerning the second annual reunion of the old timers. Gronso now farms 400 acres Hear Fred-, erick. S. and early makes inquiries that he may arrange his af-" fairs and visit Decatur when the gang assembles in June.

DIVISION CHAIRMEN; CONVENE' Division chairmen of the Wabash enginemen gather in St. Louis this week to elect a system chairman and transact other business. Harry Cowles. who for 14 years has been chairman of Decatur division, is said to be a candidate for the position of general chairman in opposition Seeley of Detroit. He has served in thatposition for a number of years.

RAILROAD Engineer P. L. Nichols has returned to service after an absence of mors than two months. First he was 111 of tonsilitis and complications which intervened disabled him for the rigors of winter service. Decatur division moved 2.71 loads and 1.408 empties in 63 trains Sunday and 2.695 loads and 1.723 empties in 75 trains Saturday.

Del Coover has bid in the vacancy as engine dispatcher caused by th transfer of F. Parks to Springfield as roundhouse foreman. CROSSING DELAYS OFF 3 HOURS IN MONTH Some improvement was noted In the matter of delays to street cars at railroad crossings during January. M. L.

Harry, general manager of trie Decatur division of the Illinois Power- and Light corporation, reported to the city council Monday. The total delays amounted to 5J hours and 26 minutes, against 56 lrvj" 18 in January. CAN YOU of A. C. Committee PROF.

GARNER TO BE SPEAKER FOR J. M. U. MEMORIAL Noted Political Scientist of U. of I.

to Eulogize Wilson AN IMPRESSIVE SERVIE James Wilford Garner, head pro fessor of the department of political science at the University of Illinois and leading American authority on international law, will be the prin cipal speaker at the Millikin memo rial exercises for former President Woodrow Wilson in the university auditorium Wednesday morning. The exercises will be formal and impressive with special honorary marshals from the junior class and the faculty marshal in full academic regalia leading the procession of those takingpart in the program to the chapel rostrum. A special choir from the Conservatory of Music will sing both a processional and reces-siXal from the center balcony, using the former President's favorite hymns. "Onward Christian Soldiers'' and "How Firm a Foundation." One vocal number, Handel's "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth," will be sung from the balcony. Professor Albert T.

Mills) head of the Millikin history department, w-ill preside in the absence of Dean Wald. and as a fellow teacher of political science, will present the speaker. Holds High Honors In Professor Garner, the university authorities feel they nave one of the most desirable men in the whole country for the occasion. He is acknowledged as one ot the leading authorities in the United States on international law. and is.

author of several books on the League of Nations and the World Court and Is a lecturer of note on the same subjects. Professor Garner in 1922 was awarded the Tagore lectureship at the University of Calcutta, the highest honor awarded an American political scientist. In 1921, he was exchange professor in political science to the University of Paris. Last summer he was university lecturer on international law at The Hague. Professor Garner is an author of note.

He collaborated with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge in a foi'r volume history of the United States, and is author of "Introduction to Political Science," a classic in its field. He is an ardent admirer of Woodrow Wilson and thoroughly committed to his world peace objectives. The exercises will begin promptly at 9:30 and will be open to the general public. COUNCIL DEBATES MOVING OF HOUSE To Co Over Ground before Allowing Chief Piatt to Transfer Old Buck Property House moving always is a subject of interest in the city council. Whenever the question arises -a discussion is certain to follow, and so it was not surprising on Monday morning morning when the petition to move the old Buck house at the southeast corner of Water and Eldorado streets evoked comment.

Chief Piatt of the fire department has bought the house and desires to move it to a lot in Condlt street, east of Warren. The council understood that no limbs were to be cut fronW trees along the route until Monday when the house mover sought permission to trim trees. Commissioners Ruthrauff and Mc- Nabb caught the reference to trees and immediately protested. Others aid that it should not be allowed unless the trees needed trimming and then it should be done by a tree trimmer and not a house mover. After considerable discussion the council decided to investigate the matter and go over the route again.

SC0TJ TELLS ROTARY OF MASONIC HOMES Mellon Tax Reduction Plan to Be Subject of Talk at Early of Club Owen Scott told Rotarians at their noonday luncheon meeting Monday how Illinois Masonry cares for its aged members ana cniiaren or ae mamhnrfi Hi talk ll lustrated with colored slides, showing scenes about the homes in Sullivan Miss Florence Emme, a resident of the Pythian children home and a graduate of the Decatur High school, gave two violin solos, accompanied Miss Alice Jefferson. Elmer Scott sang "Home, Sweet Home," a r-mnanlcri bv RufUS PeaDody. Momhers indicated, when asked that thev WOUld enjoy hearing a talk on the Mellon tv reduction plan. Robert Mueller linwshin chairman. Harry Gill cigars, in honor of Gloria Gill, born nn.

l. TODAY'S MEETINGS Macon lodge No. 8, A. F. A.

IU 7 o'clock. Water and William streets. Special. Central council No. 450.

K. L. of S. I Thomas G. Johnson circle No.

107. Ladies of the G. A. R-, 8 p. K.

of hall. Decatur lodge No. '401, B. P. O.

Elks' hall, William nd Church streets. Liberty council No. 3229, K. L- of S. Independence club of the Royal Neighbors, 7:30, Woodman hall.

ENTRIES ROLLING IN FOR ANNUAL FARM INSTITUTE Expect Unusually Large Number Despite "Bear" Corn St6ries MORE DISPLAY ROOM TODAY'S PROGRAM .1:00 P. M. Address. "I.ives'.c W. H.

Firke, Mansfield, Judging of Entries by "A illiam Webb. Joliet. and W. Holben, Edlnburg. HOUSEHOLD SCIENCE 1:30 P.

M. Invo.aUn. Music. "Our Ku-al Public Health Problems." Dr. Eva Wilson.

Entries in all classes of corn, grain and household science exhibits for the Matjn (ioiinty Farmer's Institute rolled in all day yesterday, and a large number are expected to arrive this morning to fill the shelves to capacity before the judging starts at 1:00 o'clock this afternoon. 'Although the bad roads are expected to cut down the attendance, all indications point to an unusually good institute this year, with one of the best corn shows ever held in connection with the institute. Many For Herald Special The Decatur Herald Special class, offered for the best ten ears of yellow corn grown in the central or southern part of the state looms up as one of the most popular of the show, for already there ha been several samples sent ii. by some of the best corn growers -of the central Part of the state. Several of the farmers who have shown cr.

i in the Herald class for a number of years ha come back with good samples, and indications point to a large entry of good seed in the Herald class. The corn will be judged by William Webb, Joliet. and W. E. Hoi-ben, who have Judged the MJcon County Institute for the last few years.

The entries will be shown "to a better advantage this year, for there is plenty of room for all classes of the exhibits. Shelves and racks and show cases were set up yesterday to house the exhibits, and the show cases of the booths used by the Producer's market will probably be used if there is a heavy entry in the classes. Tabulate Winners I. D. Hecknian, president of the Institute to tabulate winners has planned a change in making the awards this year.

In the past the samples have been numbered and after the ribbons placed on the prize winners, it was not known who was the owner of the prize winning sample unless the secretary's books were called for. or until announced in the papers. This year the results of the judging will be tabulated on a bulletin board as the different classes are judged, and everyone at the institute will be able to find out what sample wins the class and also thfe name of the exhibitor of the prize winning samples. Recent freezes have lowered the quality show corn until it is believed by some that the show corn will Tie far below standard this year. However, the farmers and growers are showing that they mean to butter the seed corn condition and bring about higher yields by still trying to pick out good seed and show sani'des even when they are more'difficult to tlnd in the low Quality com.

Ml Heckman is expecting the show to open today with a large amount of good corn on the shelf. H. Firke, prominent farmer of Mansfield, will speak at the opening session on "Livestock." Several know Mr. Firke as the "goose king," for he oftens fattens out large numbers of geese on his farm and turns them on the market for holiday trade. Then too he has 'ed out some 5000 sheep for the market this year.

He is a practical farmer and an interesting talker, and he no doubt will drop a number ot practical and interesting pointers this afternoon in his discussion of livestock and farming. 3 TO STATE FARM ON BOOZE CHARGES One Slated Preference for County Jail, but Judge McCoy Prove Ajln Adamant Two offenders Monday were committed to the state farm at Vandalia for 60 days each, when before Judge J. H. McCoy they entered pleas of guilty to the charge ot illegally pos sessing liquor. Thad Carroll and Hugh Gilbert are colored men.

Thad permitted it to be known that if it was agreeable to the powers that be he would be quite well satisfied to take his time in the county Thad was out of luck. There was no second to jhis motion. 0 Quotes Local Merchants in Printers' Ink Article An article in the Jan. 31' issue of Printer's Ink by James A. Worsham of Decatur, quotes several of the t.u- ers of the leadiig department and retail stores of Decatur.

While no names are mentioned yet these buyers will no doubt immediately recognize their statements (on the subject, "Whether buyers for retail stores are in any way responsible for high selling costs." They were interviewed by Mr. Worsham several weeks ago. Printer's Ink is a publication of national circulation devoted to various phases of advertising. Dredw Recorded A. G.

Wilson to Ambrose M. Cobb Block 3 In Barber's resurvey of Bar ber's addition to Decatur; $1. R. R. Elliott to H.

H. Nottleman Part of lots 7 and IH.S. Evans' sub division: $10. R. R.

Elliott to H. H. Nottleman Lot 4 in F. D. Caldwell's resurvey in block 1 P.

H. Brueck second addi tion to Decatur; $10. H. H. Nottleman to 1L R.

Elliott The southeast Quarter of 12-1S- east: and 38.74 acres In the south west quarter of 7-18-2 east: $10. L. K. Hill to Martha Kirbach Lot 6, block 1, Oakland place; $3,000. MEET TODAY ON MEMORIAL PLAN H.

W. McDavid Chairman of Group to Arrange for-Service Wednesday OFFERED USE OF H. S. The Wilson memorial -service committee, named by Mayor EldeV Monday, will meet at 9 o'clock this morning in the Association of Commerce rooms to arrange for the memorial service that will be held Wednesday afternoon. H.

W. McDavid was selected as chairman of the committee1, and he asks that all members of the committee consider this notice as an in vitation to the meeting this morning: to discuss the arrangements. The time is short and it is hoped ty outline the program upon speakers at the session today. Offers H. S.

Auditorium J. J. Richeson, superintendent of schools, reading of the mayor's idea for a memorial service Monday morning offered the use of the High school auditorium. The mayor presented his suggestion as given to The Herald Monday to the city council and it immediately concurred and authorized the selection of a committee, which was later announced as follows: H. W.

McDavid. chairman. Robert I. Hunt. Mrs.

John A. Record. Adolph Mueller. Mrs. A.

A. HilL A. Ewinp. J. J.

Richeson. Pojntelle Downing. Judge J. S. Baldwin J.

H. Galloway. Rev. T. H.

Marsh T. F. Drew. John Fitzgerald. Rev.

William Heyne. C. G. LeForgee. F.

M. Lindsay. C. M. Borchers.

Dr. M. W. Fitzpatricl W. W.

Miller. H. C. Schaub. J.

X. Edwnls. Mrs "Winifred Drennan. W. M.

Wood. Mrs. Dolla P. Gushard. Henry Kisele.

Fly Flags at Half Mast, Veterans' Council Asks In respect to former President Wnndrow Wilson, who was tneir commander-in-chief during the World war. the Decatur Veterans' council has reauented that the national col ors be displayed at half-mast on all local flag poles during the day today and tomorrow until after the funeral services in Washington Wednesday. The funeral is at 3 o'clock Wednes day afternoon, eastern time, which is one hour earlier than the time here. The request was made public last evening by Capt. J.

P. Murphy, act ing as secretary of the council. Hnlf-Mast tor 30 Days The council advises that where it is desired the flags may be displayed at half-mast for a period of 30 days in conformance with President Calvin Coolidge's proclamation a 30-day period of mourning. The state department ot tne vet erans of Foreign AVars, an honorary member of the Decatur Veterans council, wired a message of condol ence Sunday nignc to jirs. nson and the immediate family.

Wilson Democrat Among Men, Is Hart's Tribute A tribute to Woodrow Wilson, the democrat among men as well as in politics, is naid by Henry Hart, who met the former President while at tached to Democratic national head- auarters in New York. "Woodrow Wilson was not only a Democrat in politics, but a democrat among men," he says. "I shall nev er forget Woodrow Wilson's democ racy as shown during my connection with the Democratic national headquarters in New York. Mr. Wilson frequently visited headquarters; he shook the hand of every employe from office boy to the bureau heads.

"Woodrow Wilson will never be forgotten by the American people and his name will go down in his tory as a lover ot Democracy and a true friend of the American peo ple." CHANGE DATES OF U. OF I. CONCERTS Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra to Be Heard Anril Four Instead of February 14 Several changes have been made in dates for numbers on the University of Illinois symphony course for this season, according to word reaching Decatur. The Minneapolis symphony concert has been postponed from February 14 to April 4, as one of the most important changes in the original schedule. The Heifetz con cert will be February 12 and the Cleveland Symphony orchestra will come March 14.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Clarence A. Travis, 21, Springfield. Jeanette Ryan, 18, Springfield. Nobuddy loves a fat man. an th' demand fer, girls- is hardly worth mentionin'.

Bad weather is no longer an alibi in these days o' closed cars. The balance of the county treasurer on which no interest was received by Macon county on Saturday, as re-Borted Monday by B. F. Coff-man was $21,000 HEAR REPORTS ON SI PAUL'S General Committee Will Learn Exact Status of Fund- Tonight Members of the general committee which is working to raise additional necessary funds to meet the $25,000 mechanics' lien on the uncompleted, St. Paul's Methodist church building will meet in the library of the Y.

M. C. A. tonight at 7:30 o'clock. At the meeting tonight reports will be given by the special committees which are at work.

It is expected that these committees will be able to report additional subscriptions to the $5,500 fund which has already been raised. Drive Open Wednesday Wednesday morning the drive for the additional $19,500 will be launched. A canvass will be made of interested residents throughout the city. For this purpose the city has been mapped out into districts. It is expected that near 150 persons will assist in putting the drive across.

There will also be a meeting Wednesday of the women's committee for the purpose of completing the plans for the dinner which is to be given at the Y. M. C. A. annex Saturday at noon, the money realized from the chicken dinner to go to the St.

Paul's Methodist fund: GOLF ASS'N ASKS CITY FOR $700 Will Furnish Rest of Money to Make Old Building into Pavilion Plans for the golf pavilion which the Business Men's Golf association desires to build out of the large brick building in the northwest cor ner of Nelson park, along the paved highway, were submitted to Mayor Elder Monday by C. A. Morrow, together with the request that the council consider the matter of ap propriatine about $700 for the pur pose of remodeling the structure. "It will cost about $2,000 to do the work that we believe should be done this year." Mr. Morrow said.

"The golf association will furnish a third, the dealers and manufacturers of the material we intend to use will furnish the other third, and the city the remaining portion. The park department laborers can be used to do thft TX'CtrV that miiQt Ha ifnni- anA that share." Finli Only Exterior Mr, Morrow said that there was no intention to finish the building. The plan is to build the rubble stone chimney, lay the new roof and make other exterior changes in the buildings. The interior will be left unfinished for the present, he said. The council took no action.

The mayor assured Mr. Morrow that the matter would have the attention of the council'and the park department. ANDREW ROBERTS NOW WITH UNITED PRESS Hon F.dited Two Papers and Home-ateaded Half Section In Went Since Leavlnc Decatur Mrs. Andrew Roberts after a visit in Decatur with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

L. F. tammel, 713 North Morgan, has gone, to San Francisco, where her husband le-cently entered the service of the United Press association. Mr. Roberts to the World war, was one of The Decatur Herald staff but on his return from overseas went to Sheridan, where he was the managing editor of a morning paper.

Since going West he proved up on a half section homestead claim, edited a paper in Eugene. and finally landed in the work for which he has had a longing. TAX COLLECTIONS $25,000 MONDAY Coiiilnp: In Knrllrr than I total, bnt Figure I under That of Saturday "There has been a steady stream of taxpayers to the cashier's window," B. F. Coffman.

county treasurer, said Monday evening. The collections for the day, Mr. Coffman said, totalled $25,000, just under Saturday's mark. Taxpayers are coming In earlier than usual. LOCAL NOTICES TED LEWIS JAZZ BAND "Plays 12 O'Clock at Night." a new Columbia record fiance hit.

No. 52-D. Bachman Music Department. DANCE DANCE. Moose Temple, Clinton, Tuesday evening, Feb.

5. Joe Kayeer's Orchestra. DECATUR MODEL LAUNDRY CO. When you think of curtain laundering think of the Model Laundrv. Ours insures straight edges, every scallop perfect.

Tour curtains are fresh as new and ready to hung. Quick service. Price reasonable. Main 5S31. Walter A.

Moore, known in Decatur, driven insane by worry over domestic troubles, shot and killed his estranged wife, wdunded their son, aged seven years, then killed himself. Jan. 7, in his wife's home near Webster City, according to word recently received in Decatur. Mr. Moore had' just returned to Webster City from Decatur, where he had been visiting with his father.

F. M. Moore, when i(ie tragedy took place. The boy, Forrest, 'was seriously wounded in the throat, but it is believed he will recover. He is receiving hospital treatment.

Mrs. Moore had filed suit for divorce in October of last year, after having been separated from her husband for more than a year. She charged cruel and inhuman treatment. Mr. Moore had filed in bankruptcy early In 1922.

The son is the only living witness of the tragedy, which took place in a closed and locked room. Moore's body was brought to Decatur and buried in Fairlawn cemetery. A LIONS, SILENT, FACE THE EAST Tribute to Wilson; Wesley Barry Is Guest of Club at Luncheon Decatur Lions stood and faced the East for one minute at their noonday luncheon meeting Monday, as a silent tribute to Woodrow Wilson. Thus, simply but effectively, did the club honor the 'memory of the great war time Presitlent. Ed Hayes, placed in charge of the Lions Wilson observance.

spoke briefly. -Next Monday's luncheon program will be a Wilson memorial, with Mr. Hayes in charge. Wesley Barry Guest Wesley Barry, better known to screen fans as with his manager and tutor, was a guest of the club at the dinner. "I w-ant you fellows to know that I came clran from Hollywood," he said, 'and I never drove for Mable Normand either." The crowd gave him a great hand.

"A vote of thanks wa- given to R. H. Heil. director, and the cast of "Am I Intruding." the stage success presented last week, sponsored by the Lions. A motion picture, "Success In Business," was shown to conclude the program.

City Briefs FLAG AT HALF MAST, Colors will be flown at half mast at the Decatur post office, under orders received Monday from Washington. institute Meeting tomorrow President A. R. Taylor will present his annual report at the meeting of directors of the Art Institute tomorrow, afternoon. With the gift of the Millikin estate, the institute has received more than $6,000 this year.

The agreement with the estate which gives one dollar for every dollar raised by memberships has a year to run. TO SPKAK IV MISSION Rev. K. W. Mahoney, evangelist from the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, will speak every evening this week at 7:30 o'clock in the De catur Union Mission, at the corner of Franklin and Calhoun streets.

Rev. Mr. Mahoney is an excellent speaker, and his gospel services are always interesting. There will be special music each evening during the revival. MAY PUBLISH POSTERS Posters drawn by High scnool art pupils for Safety Week may be' reproduced in the National Safety News, the official organ of the National Safety Council.

A letter has jusf'been received from the editor of the News asking: that he be allowed to look at the posters a view to publishing some of them. ESTATE EXECUTORS O.UALIFY W. H. Stewart and George Bobb have qualified as executors of the estate of Charles P. Thatcher.

The personal property is estimated to be worth $80,000. There is no estimate of the value of the realty. The bonds filed were in the sum of $160,000. INVITED TO A. C.

DINNER 3. II. McEvoy. president' of the As sociation of Commerce, sent an In vitation to the city council Monday to attend the annual dinner Wednes day evening and to hear Hast Ings. The members accepted the in vitation.

REVIVE SEWER PROJECT. The Gault street sewer project, abandoned a year ago. has been revived and property owners' abutting the proposed improvement will have an opportunity to speak their mind on the subject at a public hearing called by the city council for Feb. 18. U'OILD TRANSFER.

LICENSE John Mallison asked the permission of the city council Monday for the transfer of his pool room license to A. C. White. His place of business is in 629 East Eldorado street APPROVES LAND PURCHASE The city council Monday approved the purchase' of 1.08 acres of land from J. G.

Imboden for the Maffit out-off road for $500. What Size Coat or Dress Do You Wear? Lee's Make Sensational Offer On Remaining Garments On page 8 of today's Herald is an announcement of very unusual Im portance to women and misses. Lee's have listed the remaining stocks of fur-trimmed and fur coats and velvet and wool dresses at prices which offer a wonderful opportunity for saving to the women who can be fitted. Turn to page 8 and read the Lee's store advertisement now. Adv.

5 B. Eurns nas Den appointed of the Industrial Develop-committee of the Association ''commerce, it was announced last ing following the regular mee rr Via of the coaru wi t' The general program ionization. committee, which is consiaer- of the most important runc- with the Association, is 10 at the annual A. of C. Vt -timet truiifuoj lL x.J.

of the eommit- t-HUfi are to ue committee will work In the Jresl ot the city in assisting local n'-stries ana id cuvu. V.b'e industries outside the city locate in Decatur. The of a great many things that be beneficial to the city are exited of this committee during the Ha- in short, the committee is ex-- wnv i it- ereater pfctfa to Two New Jlembem. tho more local organizations were with the A. of the meeting of directors last Lni-ic These organizations were tM Decatur Ration no has 2S affiliated or- jar.izaiions.

A committee 01 teen appointed to work with city of- ia's connection nu m. This committee snnesaiu'ii reported at the directors meeting evening wiai a iiietiint; hsiti th the city oinciais, auu that a prosram nas uccu extension 01 me minis city. linile O-O. Aoclatin At the meeting last evening a for- invitation was extenarn tue Ocean-to-Ocean Highway association to n-eet in Decatur inis spring, ji is expected that the invitation will be accepted. A.

M.Kenney is chair-nan of the committee which has charge of these negotiations. Tie Association of Commerce will support the playground movement which is being started in Decatur. The pledge was made by the directors' of the association la'st even-ins following a talk given by H. H. reoresentative or the piay- rrourtd and Recreation Association of America.

Mr. Schueier was in uf catur recently lor tne purpose ot 11-noting an interest in a program which will result in a liberal public f'aygrounrt system for the city. REPORT AT ANNUALDINNER Samuel Hastings to Talk on 1924 Business at Banquet Tomorrow A larze number of reservations r- th. Association of Commerce r.er meeting which is to be neia at the Y. M.

C. A. annex evening at ociock are ucms ceived at the A. of C. offices.

ins reservations indicate that a large number of women will be present at the dinner. Several of the presidents of organizations which are affiliated with the association have accepted the invitations, which were sent out by J. H. McEvoy in behalf of the organization. It n-as definitely announced last evening that the annual report of the association will be given at the banquet Wednesday evening.

The report will be brief and concise. To Discuss 1924 Business It was also definitely announced that Samuel Hastings of Highland Park, who is to be the principal speaker at the banquet, will discuss phases of business organization for 1924. To those who are interested in business and its prospects for the year Mr. Hastings" talk will be especially attractive, as he is widely knnun as an authority on business problems. J.

H. McEvoy. president of the A. of C. will act as toastmaster at the banquet and will speak briefly, outlining the activities in which the association will be Interested during the year.

A Free Word Booklet For School Children And Advanced Students There is hardly anything to be learned In school that la more important to us. all our lives, than how to talk and write correctly and Willfully. Anything that will help us attain efficiency in these two accomplishments merits our careful -attention. This bureau has for free distribution a new authoritative booklet on ords. It deals with Words "We Mispronounce.

Words "We Misspell and "ords We Misuse. Tou need this booklet in your Khool w-ork. Send for your copy today. Enclose two cents In stamps for return postage. Frederic J.

Haskin, Director. The Decatur Information Bureau, Washington, D. C. I enclose herewith two cents in stamps for return postage on a free copv of THE WORD BOOKLET. Xar Street City State AUVYX J.

BAKER. Alwyn J. national lecturer the American Theosophical will give a series ot lectures in the Hotel Orlando beginning Thursday. He is accompanied by -Mrs. Baker.

He was recomm- nded to Decatur by Louis K. Cassell. The sats aid subjects of the lectures are as follow: Thursday "Re-incarnation, the Key." 1 Friday "Psychology of Types and Temperaments." Sunday "Invisible Forms and Faces." Monday "Health and Character Building." Tuesday Great Creation Plan." Classes will be conducted between lectures, all of which are illustrated with stcreopticon slides. J. M.

U. GLEEMEN TO SING HERE Club Will Sing in H. First Methodist This Week, in Theater Next Members of the Millikin Glee club will sing before the students of the Decatur High school Thursday morning and in the First Methodist church on Sunday. On the following week thev will sing in the Lincoln Square Theater on Friday and Saturday for all shows on those two days. The club will sing the three songs to be given in the Intercollegiate Glee- club contest which wfll be held in Chicago, Feb.

18. The 22 members of the club under the direction of Martin Provensen of the Millikin Conservatory, will take part in these Decatur sings. The selections to be given by the clb in Decatur and In the Chicago contest are: the 'Morning Hymn" as the prize number. "Proudly As the Eagle" and the school song "Millikin Loyalty." GROTTO INSTALS ITS NEW OFFICERS Cbnrles Clemlcnninis Places His Brother In Office of Monarch; Entertainment Follows Ceremony Recently elected officers of the Zohak, Grotto -were installed last evening at a meeting, of the members of the organization in Eldorado temple. An interesting program of talks and music followed the installation ceremonies.

Charles Clendenning, past master, acted as the installing officer, installing his brother, L. Clendenning as monarch for the coining year. The other officers installed were: Ralph Clodfelter. chief justice; B. S.

Brooks, master "of ceremonies; Grant Windsor, marshal; Harry Christner, captain of the guard; Fred Wilcox, sentinel; Elmer Majors, treasurer, and A. R. Reynolds, secretary. The retiring monarch is Ralph Varner. Past Master Clendenning was assisted "in the installation ceremonies by the past monarchs and Rev.

R. E. Dennis and Archie WeavM er. Entertainment Follows The entertainment following the installation ceremonies consisted of three musical numbers by the Peerless Saxaphone Six. a local organization of Decatur musicians who performed in commendable style; selections by he Kiwanis quartet; and vocal solo numbers by Martin C.

ProvenseTi, of the Millikin conservatory. The musical program was in charge of Harry Barber. Informal talks were given by Ralph Varner, Charles Clendenning, Rev. R. E.

Henry, B. S. Brooks, and Ed Hummel. Refreshments were served, and a social half hour concluded the evening. The Zohak Grotto will conduct a "old sands" ceremonial on the first Monday, night in March, the ceremony to be held in connection with a s'tag party.

The entertainment, which is to be in charge of Ira is promised to be especially attractive." BIRTHS' Born To Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Reedy, 249 North Witt street, Feb.

1, at the Decatur and Macon county hospital, a son, Wade Born To Mr. and Mrs. Keach Bone, of Tallula, Feb. 1. at the Decatur and Macon County hospital, a 9 pound son, David Mills.

Born To Mr. and Mrs. Meekis Boyd Oglesby street. Feb. 2, at the Decatur and Macon County hospital, a son, Eugene.

Born To Mr. and Mrs. Burchl, 1004 East Main street, February 4, in St. ilary's hospital, a daughter. Born To Mr.

and Mrs. J. C. Webster, 1413 North Oakland avenue. February 2, a son.

Bom To Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Van Horn, R. R.

5. February 2, a daughter. She has been named Hazel Louise. Born To M. and Mrs.

George William Taylor. 930 North Jordan street, February 4. a daughter. She has been named Dolly Marie. Born To Mr.

and Mrs. W. O. Housel; 1S15 East Decatur street. February 2, a son.

He has been named James Wesley. It is natural that when the great mass of the people take up a subject that has in the past been confined to specialists, some additions should be made to language. Radio is no exception but some of the words in the vocabulary of the radio enthusiast would have to be printed somewhat as given above. Although radio is today being adapted for the layman's benefit it still remains a technical subject and lack of knowledge hampers the immediate results that the layman wants and expects. The rush to take advantage of The Herald's timely offer to its readers of a complete Radio Library in five parts shows the public's interest In the Subject and desire to muster It in characteristic American fashion.

The an- nouncements explaining the exceptional terms at which readers of this paper can get this excellent radio work have aroused a lot of enthusiasm nnd everybody is clip, ping the radio coupons that appear daily In the japer,.