Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 88, Decatur, Adams County, 11 April 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI Number 88

PALM SUNDAY HERE One of the Most Sacred and Solemn of the Eccesiastic Year THE DAYS PROGRAM Story of the Feast Immediate Preceding: the Feast of the Resurrection By Rev. Geo Angermaier. Among the many feasts celebrated throughout the ecclesiastical year there is no time which brings home to us the suffering and death of our divine Saviour more conspicuously and there is no time in the ecclesiastical year which is celebrated more solemnly and with more imposing grandeur of ceremonies and symbals than is the week immediately preceding the feast of the glorious resurrection called Holy Week which begins with Palm Sunday. Early in the morning of this day, Jesus set out from Jerusalem. The Mesiah before being nailed to the cross is to be proclaimed king by the people of the great city; the little children are to make her streets echo with her hosannas to the son of David, and this in the presence of the soldiers of Rome’s emperor and of the high priests and Pharisees, the first standing under the banner of their eagles; the second dumb with rage. As soon as it was known that Jesus was near the city the Holy Spirit worked in the hearts of those Jews who had come, from all parts to celebrate the Feast of the Passover. They go out to meet our Lord, holding palm branches in their hands, and loudly proclaiming him to be king. They that had accompanied Jesus from Bethany join the enthusiastic crowd. Whilst some spread their garments on the way, others cut down boughs from the palm trees, and strewed them along the road. Hosanna is the triumphant cry, proclaiming to the whole city that Jesus, the son of David, has made bls entrance as her king. Today the Jews proclaim Jesus of Nazareth their king and soon after they cry “crucify him, crucify him.” The whole ceremonial function which is on this day celebrated in the Catholic churches all over the world, is divided into three parts, w’hich we will now explain in as few words as possible. These ceremonies date back in the western church to the end of the sixth or beginning: of the 7th century, while in the eastern church, in Egypt and Syria we find them already in the 4tb and sth century. In England and Normandy as far back as the 11th century the Holy Eucharist was ■on this day carried in procession in and around the churches. The first part of these ceremonies begin with the blessing of the palms. It is sbarcely necessary to tell that the palms or olive branches, thus blessed, are carried in memory of those wherewith the people of Jerusalem strewed the road as our Savior made his triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The blessing of the palms be.gins with the chanting of an rutiphon. The celebrating priest then sums up in a following prayer the petitions of the faithful. After this prayer the sub-deacon chants a passage from the bock of Exodus, which relates how the people of God, after they have gone forth from Egypt, pitch their tents at Elim, beneath the shade of seventy palm trees. After this lesson the choir sings. A responsory commemorating the Passion of our Lord. The deacon then chants from the Gospel of St. Matthew the history of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The palms of the new Testament entwine with those of the old, in honor of the man. God, who is the connecting link of both. And now the mystery speaking palms are to receive the church s blessing. The celebrant begins by two scriptural allusions; the first is to Noah, who received an oilve branch, when the waters of the deluge had subsided; the second is to Moses, whose people after quitting Egypt, encamped under the seventy palm trees. Thon in the solemn tone of the preface, the eelbrant calls upon all creatures to give praise to the adorable name of Jesus. The prayers which now follow, explain the mystery of the palms, and draw down the blessing of God upon both, them and the faithful who receive and keep them with proper dispositions. The priest completes the blessing of the palms by sprinkling (Csotlßued c« pac* M

TO SING FOR DR. CHAPMAN. Ernea: Naftzger. of Indiana Joins Famous Evangelist. Ernest Naftzger, the son of Dr. Leslie J. Naftzger, presiding elder of the Muncie district of the North Indiana conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, has practically signed up a contract as the singing exangelist of Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman, the noted evangelist. Although the details of the matter have not been signed up it is thought that young Naftzger will be with Dr. Chapman in his next tour of the United States. He has been acting in the capacity of singing evangelist for Dr. Elliott where the latter has been conducting meetings in the New England states for about a year past. Dr. Chapman and Mr. Naftzger are now In Philadelphia and the change he has decided upon was made in the past few days. o L H. M. S. MEETING Enjoy Splendid Session— Mrs. John Niblick Was Elected President A SURPRISE PARTY Given for Mr. Odes Gould— Mrs. Eady Entertained the Ladies’ Aid At the home of Mrs. Sachet and Mrs. Mary Gould on rural route ten, occurred a pleasant surprise which was given in honor of Mr. Odes Gould, it being a farewell to Odes for the summer, as he is going to Marion to work. Certainly a good time was enjoyed by all present, as the evening was spent in games and a good old fashioned taffy pulling, and truly there was pulling agoing. At a late hour the guests departed wishing Odes many more such happy meetings. Those present were: Messrs, Frank Nye, Henry Cook, Lewis Stump. Realy Gilbert, Clyde Mock, Floyd Martz. Christopher Spangler. John Lanniman, Luther Wolfe, Orvill Wells and Lewis Lanniman, Misses Maud Martz, Tina Lanniman. Ona Durbin, Myra Wolfe, Nella Lanniman, Oda Robinson, Addie Haggard, Osa Durbin and Ida Brandyberry. Mrs. Jacob Eady entertained the Ladies’ Aid society of the Christian church Friday afternoon in a very delightful manner at her home on Ninth street. During the business session the reports of the year were given and $118.86 were the proceeds of the year. After this session a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. The attendance was splendid for the afternoon. The next meeting will be with Mrs. A. M. Fisher in two weeks at her home on Fourth street. The Ladies’ Home Missionary society of the Methodist church met at the home of Mr. D. D. Heller this week and spent a very pleasant afternoon. After the society was called to order by the president, Mrs. Heller, the hostess read a splendid paper on “Child Labor’’ which was certainly interesting and full of information concerning the subject. During the afternoon the following officers were elected for this year’s work: President, Mrs. John Niblick; vice president, Mrs. D. D. Heller;- secretary, Mrs. Fred Mills; assistant secretary, Mrs. Paul Hooper; treasurer, Mrs. Joe Helm; assistant treasurer, Mrs. J. M. Miller; corresponding secretary, Mrs. W. 11. Nachtrieb; secretary of literature, Miss Nellie Blackburn; mite box secretary, Mrs. W. J. Meyers; assistant mite box secretary, Mrs. W. J. Gilpin. The committees of the society were appointed by the president, but are not completed. All Pythian Sisters and especially the officers, are requested to be present at a meeting to be held this evening. Important business is to be transacted. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Mt. Pleasant church will meet next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Philip Baker, whose home is situated two miles west of Decatur, at Hedge Corner. All ladies are cordially invited to attend and spend the afternoon in such a pleasant manner. [Last evening the members of the (Continued on page 8.) w

WANTS A RELEASE " — Barney Everett Circulates Petition for His Brother’s Release FROM COUNTY JAIL The Petitioner Avers That His Wife Needs His Support —Many Signers Barney Everett, brother of Michael Everett, who several weeks ago was convicted upon the charge of assault and battery upon the person of Julius Haugk and sentenced to serve six months in the county jail, is circulating a petition in the city in which the release of the prisoner is asked. The reason advanced for the leniency is that his wife needs his support and that he is a hard working man who has always provided for her. A large number of names of good citizens are already on the petition and when a sufficient number have been secured the same will be sent to Governor Hanly, who will be asked to grant Everett’s release. It will be remembered that the convicted man was alleged to have stabbed Julius Haugk in front of the Democrat office after they had indulged in a word combat, in which Haugk demanded that Everett remove his household gods from his (Haugk’s) house, in which he had lived for several months, while working at Haugk’s stone quarry. It is thought that on receipt of the petition, Governor Hanly will write to Judge Merryman to inquire into the condition. Mrs. Everett is almost a daily visitor at the jail and she is anxious that her husband be released so he can support her. o JACK GRAVES GOES FREE. Warsaw Lawyer Acquitted of Embezzlement Charge. Warsaw, Ind., April 10. —Late this afternoon a jury in the Kosciusko circuit court in the embezzlement case of the state against Attorney John C. Graves, of Warsaw, formerly of Morocco, returned a verdict of not guilty. The case occupied the entire time of the court all week, the hearing being before Special Judge Samuel E. Cook, of Huntington. It was alleged that Graves wrongfully appropriated about $2,500 belonging to the ArbuckleRyan Harvester company, of Toledo, Ohio. The jtlry in the first trial returned a verdict of guilty and fixed the defendant’s punishment at thirty days’ confinement in the county jail and a fine of SIOO, Subsequently a new trial was granted by Judge Lemuel W. Royse. TO DELIVER COURSE OF SERMONS Rev. L. A. Stangle Lecture on the Decalogue. Rev. L. E. Stangle, pastor of the 11. B. church has decided to deliver a course of sermons on the Decalogue and his initial discourse will be made tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. Stangle is a speaker of ability and he will delight the audiences. Many should attend and hear each of the discourses on this great subject, ie Ten Commandments.” During rheir stay in our city Rev. Stangle and wife have greatly strengthened the United Brethren church. Many new members have been added and much interest is manifest not only in preaching services but the Sunday school as well, which is attributed to their ceaseless efforts in behalf of the Christian cause. PHILLIP HINKEL IS DEAD. Attack of Pneumonia Proved Fatal — Boy Was Known Here. Phillip Hinkel, the little nephew of Mrs. D. E. Studabaker, who has been ill at Goshen for several weeks, suffering from pneumonia and a tubercular complication, died last evening. Mrs. Studabaker left this morning to attend the funeral services. They boy's parents live in Chicago and were visiting in Goshen when Phillip became ill. They were guests at the Studabaker home a few months ago and Phillip had a number of acquaintances here. Mr. Studabaker will go to Goshen tomorrow to attend the funeral services which will be held Monday.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening April 11, 1908.

W’FATOS PEOPLeWI BY FANNIE M LOTHROP

Photograph by Potter, Indianapolis JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY AND HIS POEMS

THERE are some poets—like Milton—we look up to with awe, so reverent are we that we do not approach their sacred work near enough to read a line of It; others,—like Browning—whose beautiful thoughts we accept as pearls for which we must dive bravely through a sea of words to capture them; others—like James ’Whitcomb Riley—we regard with tender affection, feeling we see his soul in his words, ever sweet, simple, sincere and sympathetic. His writings seem autobiographic, not merely of Riley but of the unspoiled part of all human nature. The closer a poet writes to the heart of the people, the more fully is the heart of the poet revealed. In the little village of Greenfield, Ind., where he was born about fiftyfour years ago, the son of a Quaker lawyer, he went to school. He did not satisfy the ambitious hopes of his father; he did not take much stock in education; he always stood far down the line in his class; he wanted to be out in the open, swimming near old Kinsey’s mills, watching the flight of the birds, learning the trees and the flowers, getting nearer to Nature, absorbing without knowing It all that his heart hungered for and expressing it in pictures and in simple verses he could not help writing. The largest vein in Riley’s body is his vein of sentiment and it was gaining tone and strength in those days, when he was only a yellow-haired, untidy, fun-loving boy. He ran away from law books one day, to follow' a paient medicine peddler who had a wonderful cart which he drove through the country. He was away about a year, painting advertising signs on the fences to exalt the fame of his patron and then he went home and with three rollicking, madcap fellow's like himself, spent three or four years traveling through the State, as tramp painters. The verse habit was growing on him in the meanwhile and he secured a position on a weekly paper at Anderson, where his first poems appeared. His poem, “Leonaine,” paraded as a discovery of an unknown poem by Edgar Allan Poe, deceived the ablest literary critics and made birr, famous and notorious: but it brought him before the public and started him on his wondrously successful career. Dialect is but one instrument in Riley’s hand, It does not contain all his music; for some of his beautiful sonnets and other poems which should give him a worthy place as poet, if he had written nothing else, have no trace of the vernacular of rural Indiana. Copyright transferred to Wm. C. Mack, 1906.

ARE SEEING MEXICO Another Interesting Letter From Mrs. Morrison NOW AT OAXACA The Decatur Colony There Are Adding to Their Pleasures Oaxaca, Mexico. Mar. 10, 1908. Dear Folks: —I will write another hurried letter, and try and tell you a little more about Mexico. With regret we left Mexico City, two weeks ago, for the last time. We had enjoyed every hour of our stay, even If we growled jn the mornings about it being so cold we were not always comfortable for the first hour. There are no fires anywhere in Mexico. The houses are built to guard against the heat. The walls are thick, the windows wide and high, the fluor of stone, cement, or big square bricks or tile; the ceilings from 18 to 25 feet high. Either with the joists showing or a canvas stretched over to hide the joists and frescoed. I speak now of the better houses and hotels and palaces. The windows always open back like doors and are grated without, w’ith iron rods or beautiful grill work as a protection against thieves. Not needed so much now, as in former times, but as a custom, national custom, is still adhered to. The police system of the country is excellent. In the country as well as city. In the city there are three policemen to every square. In the night, looking out you see their lanterns down the middle of the street, and every half hour their whistles calling and answering along the street to show they are on duty. The street car system In the city is mostly electric, and the service is fine. The public carriages or coaches as they call them are numerous and cheap. You can get one anywhere at any time, as they

drive up and down the street seeking service. The coaches are good, but most of the horses which are usually driven in pairs, are poor miserable things, driven and lashed and half starved to death. These coaches carry little red and blqe flags beside the coach lamps. They are about 2x4 inches in size and when shown, means the coach is for hire. When folded back, it is engaged. The rates for the blue flag carriage or coach is SI.OO per hour; the red flag 75 cents for one or more persons. The fare for four you see would be only 25c each for an hour. We usually went on the cars by preference. One day we took a carriage for three hours and drove on streets on which there were no car lines. In the American colony the German colony, the Roman colony, etc., etc. The places were magnificent. When any one in Mexico wants a horse to move, instead of saying “get up” as we do, he hisses, and the animal goes—coach horses or street car horses it is the same. In the smaller towns the street car horses have a few old straps and strings for harness and pieces of rope tied together for reins. Often we would have to wait while the driver would get out and tie up the harness. Sometimes every few squares. In the smaller towns (in Mexico City they are fine) the street cars run in pairs. First and second class. I remember especially coming in from Cholula to Santa Ana. There were three classes. All separate cars and donkey teams. The best car always first, the first painted buff and the others green. The conductor takes your money and gives you a ticket. Then a man gets on later and takes up your ticket. Sometimes they come together. There is no bell punch. All over Mexico special cars can be hired. Then the word “especial” hangs out and no one attempts to get in. I guess I have not said that these cars are short, dumpy things. I have before spoken of the funeral car. It has a black canopy, in fact built like an American hearse (only wide like a car) with modern black plumes and wooden black draperies, etc. In the center is a raised dais for the coffin. On the center of the top of the car is a large black cross. These hearses are more or less elaborate, owing to the money expended. Sometimes I have seen the car a very rusty black, and a short shallow coffin paint-

ed purple, or bright blue; sometimes black, resting upon it. These are usually rented coffins. The rented coffin is very common. Passing through villages I have seen coffins carried on the shoulders of four men. This is cheaper, too. After the funeral car. is usually one or two shabby street cars, with black curtains drawn, marked "especial” in which are the friends of the deceased. One thing more before I leave the city. That is the hotels. All European plan. But this is what I want to speak about. Instead of using a register, they have a great big blackboard, on which your name is written. If you want to know who is in the hotel, look at the blackboard. The chambermaids are usually men. He is also bootblack and porter, and messenger and laundryman for through him your laundry goes to unknown places and is returned with a bill of astonishing size. The lights and towels are furnished, but you have (Continued on page 3.) o QUITE A PROGRAM The President Wants Many Laws Passed Before Congress Adjourns GOVERNMENT ROADS Building What They are Pleased to Call “Object Lesson Roads” Washington, April 11. —If the president can have his way congress will not adjourn until the Aldrich bill is passed; until an employers’ liability bill becomes a law; until some provision is made for a tariff inquiry during the congressional recess; until the Sherman anti-trust law is amended along the lines proposed by the civic federation administration bill; until an anti-injunction law providing for notice and a hearing shall be passed, and until the construction of four additional battleships shall be authorized. The house leaders are willing to carry out a part of this program and so are the senate leaders, but the men who control affairs in senate and house are not agreed as to what part of the program shall be carried out or how it shall be carried out. The Democrats are in the main supporting the president's program, at least they are pretending to be attempting to force the majority to give the president what he wants. Washington. April 11. —The commissioners of Scott county have sent to Senator Beveridge a request for expert advice on the building of an “object lesson road” in that county. The commissioners are also seeking the help of the department of agriculture in the matter. Attorney Lawson N. Mace, of Scottsburg, in writing, says there has not been a single “object lesson road" built in Indiana, while in the state of Ohio there have been twelve such roads constructed, and similar work has been done in thirty-two states in the Union. Many citizens of Scott county joined the commissioners in signing the application. They are interested in having this wrok done under the supervision of the national government. The matter has been referred to the proper authorities in the department of agriculture. Washington, April 11. —After a debate in which President Roosevelt’s “My Dear Harriman” letter figured prominently the senate passed, without changes, the house bill removing barriers in the way of a workman who wishes to recover damages for injuries received while employed on a railway. WILL LECTURE MONDAY NIGHT. President Mackintosh, of Wabash College to be Here. : President C. L. Machintosh, of Crawfordsville, will lecture in the Pres- ' byterian church next Monday evening April 13th, at 7:30 o’clock. Dr. Mach- : intosh is a public speaker of consid- ■ enable reputation and no doubt will : give an excellent lecture. Mr. Mack- . intosh will talk on some theme show- • ing the importance of an education i and his lecture should be heard by i every citizen in our city who is in- ■ terested in the welfare of our boys and girls. The lecture will be free of charge to all who may wish to come. Everybody is invited.

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RECEPTION ROYAL Was That Given for Dr. C. B. Wilcox Last Night at Church Parlors MANY GOOD TALKS Were Delivered and a Royal Time Was Experienced —Large Audience The reception given for Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Wilcox last night at the church parlors was not only well attended but was a social success in every respect. At the time stated fur the opening of the session, the lecture room and gallery were well occupied, representing nearly every denomination in the city and the welcome accorded Dr. and Mrs. Wilcox and their son Herald, will without doubt long be remembered by every one present. Promptly at 8:25 o’clock the program opened by a selection by the Loch band. Under the leadership of Cuaries Loch the boys acquitted themselves grandly and were loudly applauded. Miss Florine Edwards then executed a beautiful piano solo and her cleverness was well appreciated. Don Burke followed by a violin solo with Miss Grace McKean at piano, which greatly enthused the vast audience. Jonas Tritch then, in behalf of the Epworth League, under whose auspices the social function was given, delivered a short address in which he paid tribute to the clever work that has been done by Dr. and Mrs. Wilcox and the accomplishments they have achieved during the past year. In closing Mr. Tritch, who is an enthusiastic church worker, in behalf of the league, extended a hearty welcome to the minister and family, stating that the league would make an effort to support him as best they could. Mrs. John Niblick followed and in a few well chosen words she expressed the sentiment of the Sunday schol, in that the pastoral work of Dr. Wilcox was much appreciated. Rev. Spetnagle, the Presbyterian minister, was then called upon to represent the ministerial association in an address of welcome and his talk was excellent. Intermingled with humorous sayings and a funny story, which were fitting to the occasion, he expressed the heartfelt thanks of the ministers for the return of Dr. Wilcox. Hon. J. W. Tyndall followed and represented the citizens of Decatur in a talk that is the precise sentiment of the people. He started by saying "There is a green strip of land in northeast Indiana, twelve miles wide and twenty-four miles long known as Adams county, the south part of which is celebrated for containing the raging waters of the Wabash, while the north is celebrated for the quiet, placid stream, the St. Marys, upon the west bank of which the city of Decatur is built. Mr. Tyndall indulged in a vein of humor that brought much laughter from the audience after which in all sincerity he paid tribute to the efficient work of the pastor and told of how glad the citizens are for their return. After hearing the many good things said about him and family. Dr. Wilcox, in behalf of his family, in return said that, however glad the people may be for their return, he and wife and son are more glad that they have had the opportunity to remain with this hospitable people. He talked at length about the progress of the church and closed by repeating a verse of poetry that expressed his sentiments. The Misses Carrie Thomas and Marie Allison then rendered a beautiful piano duet which captivated the audience and this was followed by a selection by the sophomore quartet who did splendidly. This closed the program and as the band rendered several selections the guests were served with a delicious luncheon, which was an ideal climax to the prominent social event. —— Miss Minerva Fox returned to her home at Berne after spending the day in the city visiting friends. Miss Mary Todd, who is teaching in the Blanche Kellogg school in Porto Rico, writes to relatives here that she has abandoned a contemplated trip to South America and will return to Bluffton to spend the summer. She will be home in July to remain about three months before returning to Porto Rico In the fall.—Bluffton | News.