Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 143, Decatur, Adams County, 16 June 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat Publishes Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW & ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates Per week, by carrier ...10 cents ftw year, by carrier . $5.90 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mall $2.50 Mac! ecopies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. GRADING STUDENTS The Times has occasionally called attention to some of the evils found in our public schools. Most of them grow out of a false conception of the objects of education. The fault is not entirely in school boards, superintendents and teachers. It is in the public ideal of what the schools should do. From this false ideal naturally arise mistakes of method, both in teaching and in demonstrating the work accomplished—in other words, in the course of study and in the tests of scholarship. The late superintendent of public instruction in the state, in his last official bulletin, thus distinctly sets forth one of these evils: "One of the unfortunate features of school work is the use of a system of marking to indicate the standing of pupils. Probably its only justification lies in the fact that many teachers are not big enough men and women to teach without it. Certain it is that the real teacher does not need it. The per cent, system, if used at all, should not be made public. The matter of a grade should be sacred between teacher and pupil. No basis for comparison between pupils should be giv-1 en by the teacher. No pupil should be encouraged or permitted to compare his standing and that of another pupil. The only proper basis of comparison is that of the pupil's present self with his ideal self. Has he measured up to the best there is ,'n him’ What possible defense can be made of the teacher who, in the presence of the whole class, says to a pupil: ‘lf you make four more failures in your recitations this term, I will give you D?’ The proper theory is that the teacher neither punishes nor rewards: that what a pupil does, he does to himself. It is only upon this basis that manly men and womanly women can be developed, and only large-sized men and women can i put this theory into practice.” True it is that only the incompc- , tent teachers need the marking sys- , tern, and the unfortunate thing is that they most abuse it. The nervous , strain which injures the health of so many children is due chiefly to their anxiety to pass the examinations and stand high in the "tests.’’ This standing, too, is no mark of efficiency, but only an indication of arbitrary memory. It were a blessing could they be abolished and the energy of both teachers and pupils directed to the development of the faculties of the latter and their preparation for useful lives. —South Bend Times Did you ever notice that the boy who loafs, makes a business of it. never amounts to much? The habit grows on him and when he becomes a man he continues to loaf, onljwhen he has to work a little to keep soul and body together. Such a man never amounts to anything. He has no purpose, no aim. He does no good for mankind and so far as the world is concerned he might just as well never have been born. Decatur has no more of these loafers than any other city of her size, but we have too many, and they are the kind of boys who are not looking for work, who are content to play pool or ball or idle their time away. When they get a little older they will sit around and whittle and talk about hard times, while the fellow who gets a move on him, has work, wheth- j er times are hard or soft, and when I the rainy days come has the money! to buy a great big umbrella. Young I 1 man, go to work, do anything hon-P orable, whether you get a big salary I

GAVE HER A RING Mrs. E. E. DeWitt Receives Gift from the Royal Neighbors HAD A GREAT TIME A Banquet Was Given in Her Honor Last Night at the Hall At their regular meeting last night the Royal Neighbors successfully perpetrated one of the most prominent social events occurring in the city in many months in connection with the usual routine of lodge work. Mrs. E. E. DeWitt, who has efficiently served as recorder of the local camp for several years, tendered her resignation last night on account of the intention of leaving for her new western home today, and Mrs. Yahne was chosen to succeed her in this capacity. Mrs. Yahne is succeded as marshal of the order by Miss Flora Fledderjohann. A royal banquet was given in honor of Mrs. DeWitt following the business session and the Neighbors presented to her a beautiful signet ring which is emblematic of the high esteem in which the lodge held her Ice cream, cake and lemonade was served to the delight of all. Mrs. DeWitt has also served as district deputy for the Neighbors, and in this capacity she has instituted a number of camps. She was a faithful worker in behalf of the organization, and her efforts have been highly appreciated. She left today to join her husband at their new home at Madilla, Okla., and with her will go the well wishes of her many Decatur friends. The Royal Neighbors certainly know how to entertain.

BERNE TO COMPETE Berne Fire Company Will Be in Evidence at Firemen’s Convention AT HARTFORD CITY June Twenty-Fourth—The Local Department Will Be Represented The fourth annual convention of the Northeastern Indiana Firemen's association will be held at Hartford City June twenty-fourth and representative companies of this vicinity will be in attendance. The local fire department will undoubtedly be well represented at the big meeting and the Berne boys will go in gala attire. It has been hinted that Berne will make a fight for the 1910 convention and by those who know something about it, it is said that she has a chance to land the meet. The Berne fire department band will compete for the prize, as will the company for the honors. The Hartford City News has the following to say in regard to the affair: Arrangements for the fourth annual convention of the Northeastern Indiana Firemen's association, to be held in this city June 24, are nearing completion, and the meeting gives promise nf being the largest and most enjoyable held since the birth of the organization. Hartford City will be in gay attire on that date for the reception of the visitors, who with tb'dr families and friends are expected to number nearly 1,000. Besides the firemen. Masons from Eighteen surrounding lodges will be present for the ceremonies and festivities attendant upon the dedication of the new temple of Blackford lodge No. 106 F. and A. M. ■ n Mrs. D. M. Hensley is on the sick list today. Rev. J. C. White, of Logansport, formerly pastor here, will be here Friday and will have charge of the funeral services for the Tate Mr Hart. o , WANTED —Young men to learn automobile business by mail and prepare for positions as chauffeurs and repair men. We make you expert in ten weeks; assist you to secure position. Pay big; work pleasant; demand for men great: reasonable: write for puticalars and sample lesson. Empire Automobile Institute, Rochester, N. Y. 142-4t*

Otto Wemhoff entertained a number of his young lady and gentlemen friends at the Wemhoff home on Fourth street last evening and those present report a most excellent time. The refreshment department was a sucessful part of the evening. Mrs. C. Ora France assisted in serving 'n a most charming manner. Prof. Engle and his band of juveniles will give a concert at the Teeple, Brandyberry £ Peterson corner, on tomorrow-, Thursday evening, and of course the public are invited to hear the boys. They have planned several times to show their new uniforms to the De atur people, and likewise to show thqm how they have Improved in the way of furnishing up-to-date music, but the weather has always interferred. It is to be hoped this time they will get to do as advertised for they are sure there with the goods. THE EAGLESCREAM Will Be Distinctly Heard at Pleasant Mills July Third WILL CELEBRATE Arrangements Have Been Made for a Great Time on That Day The Eagle will scream at Pleasant Mills July third as it has never screamed before. The residents of that enterprising little village have arranged to have a gala time in celebration of that glorious holiday, and the advertising is already being distributed ’announcing the great attractions. The celebration will occur Saturday, July third. Excellent music will be rendered in the afternoon and a ball game will be played between the Chicago Bloomer girls and the Pleasant Mills team. A boys' tub race will be indulged In and a high dive will be made in the evening—a dive of fifty feet. There will be a number of other attractions of equal magnitude and the day will be one of pleasure. SSO worth of fireworks will be displayed in the evening as a fitting climax to the days’ enjoyment. The promoters of the celebration invite every one to partake of the festivities and arrangements are being made to entertain as many people as are in attendance. - - ■ --o AN APPEAL TO DEMOCRATS Indianapolis, Ind., June 15, 1909. One of the reasons tnat we carried the last state election was on account of good organization. This state should be Democratic. Good, close organization will make it so. The best and most effective organization is kept up by active clubs. The Indiana Democratic Club is making a great effort to become a state institution for Democrats. It proposes to be the largest political club ever organized and wants a good club house in our capital city as a home for its members and their friends. You can do the party much good by joining this club. If you cannot join, see that your friend does and especially insist on your officials men who are now drawing pay through the effort of Democratic work. Every official in the state should join the club. Democratic pride should see to It that they and others do it. The Republicans have two large clubs and club houses in our capital city, besides several smaller ones The Democrats have none. Shall this condition continue to exist? Won't you help the movement? You will help the club and the club will help the party and both will help you. Do it now as the canvass closes July first. Write at once for application. Yours for success, B. M. RALSTON, 143 E. Market St., Indianapolis, Tnd.

o ATTENTION! All persons having empty beer bottles belonging to Wm. Merstnan should please return them at once, as he is in great need of them. WM. MERSMAN. —————-o— —- — NOTICE OF H. T. D. ASSOCIATION The Adams Co. Detective Association will convene in regular quarterly session in Decatur, Ind., Saturday, June 19th, 1909, in Grand Army had at 9 o’clock a. m All members are hereby requested to be at this session to receive important instructions and the incoming of new members. T. F. Durkin, Pres. 141-3 t Jno. D. Stults, Secy.

COTTON MUST PAY Judge Cook Will Not Stand for Any of His Monkey Business WILL REOPEN CASE Unless Fine and Costs Arrlounting to $250 Are Paid in Five Days That Judge Cook, while exercising the greatest lenience toward confessing criminals, does not intend to be imposed upon or to have his judgments taken lightly, was evidenced Monday afternoon by his treatment of Frank Cotton, the story of whose guilty plea and light fine was. told Monday. The judge assessed the fine of SIOO and costs, which will amount to about $250. In the court room his father expressed his willingness to pay the amount, but did not sign the docket at the time and the boy was taken back to the jaff to await such action. On the way over to the jail the boy told McCarty that he did not' object to staying in jail a while longer and he guessed he would just lay out the whole fine and costs. The sheriff immediately got into communication with Judge Cook, who ordered the prisoner brought back to the court room. He told the boy some things that were mighty plain and pointed out among other things that when he assessed a fine it meant a fine and not so many days in jail and a default on the costs. He said that he would hold the docket open -for five days and that if his father did not come in and make arrangements to pay, the case would be reopened and tried and he would probably get the sentence to the penitentiary which he has so many times so narrowly escaped.—Huntington Herald.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Sixty Defendants in a New Suit to Quiet Title to Real Estate WAS FILED TODAY A Marriage License—The Big Land Cases Continues in Court Hooper & Lenhart have filed a new case entitled Joseph D. Beery vs. Stephen and Sargfc Wilken et al, to quiet title to loWicres in Kirkland township. There are sixty defendants, besides all their unknown heirs, mentioned in the complaint, the title alone requiring five typewritten pages. The summons is returnable on Monday, September 6th, being the first day of the next term. * * * A marriage license was issued to Clarence Smith, aged 24, a Mercer county, 0., farmer, and Katie Ault, aged 23, daughter of John F. Ault, of Wabash township, this county. * * * There have been no deeds recorded in this county for two days past, but the list includes eight mortgages and four mechanic liens. * * * Mrs. Lizzie Miller, who is said to have witnessed the making of the contract between Catherine Fay] or and D. D. Studabaker and the signing of the deed, was the witness who occupied all morning in the big case now on trial. The case will probably be completed within the next week. o THE ROOT JUICE SENSATION CONTINUES.

As So Many People Are Praising it. Wonderful things are happening ■ here these days. The new medicine, 1 Root Juice, is certainly doing great , god for many of this locality. People are calling from every direction to report much improvement, after using the great remedy a short while. Many I come from the country to get some of the remedy, and those who have used -a bottle or so are very enthusiastic r in praise of it. A. Strait said: “I , came after some of that wonderful I Root Juice because my neighbor, Mrs. s Ben Goodwin, has been taking it, and i she, after taking six bottles of Root I Juice, looks ten years younger. The' great improvement is very noticeable to all of her friends.” Lorenzo Staley ! said: “My wife suffered a long time'

(with stomach, liver and kidney troubles,' rheumatism and pains and aches all over her body. She was very nervous and her general system was all run down. Her troubles ■sere treated for months without relief. She had almost given up hope of ever being any better. When she started with Root Juice we had but little faith, but after taking three bottles of the juice, we could notice that she was improving. She has used just nine bottles of the medicine, and her poins and aches are all gone. She eats like a pig and digests everything she eats. She is now a well woman thanks to Root Juice. We can’t say too much in praise of it." We are told that the Root Juice Medicine company, of Fort W ayne, Ind , freely gives information to all that write for it. The Holthouse drug store is doing a rushing business with it. SOCIETY COLUMN Miss Ida Kohne to Entertain the Bachelor Maids A BIRTHDAY PARTY Elks Gave Another Delightful Dance Last Evening The Bachelor Maids will hold their meeting next Thursday evening at the home of Miss Ida Kohne. They will be entertained at euchre, and the evening promises to be a very pleasant one. * ♦ * At Ralph Tyndall's birthday party yesterday the little folks had a dandy time, and report that they enjoyed every minute of the event, which was devoted principally to games and contests and eating. In a contest in which the children were each asked to draw the picture of some animal, Richard Archbold was given first prize and in the contest as to who could tell what the most of the pictures kepresented, Fanny Heller was successful, each being presented with a bunch of roses. * * * Mrs. T. M. Reid entertained the Young Matrons yesterday afternoon, and a very enjoyable time was spent by the guests. * * * Another dance was held at the Elks’ hall last night and as usual, a most enjoyable time was in order for those who attended. * * * The evening party to be given tonight in honor of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Heller promises to be a very enjoyable event. A large company of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Heller, who have just arrived home from their wedding trip, will be present. * * * One of those big picnics which a large number of people will enjoy will be given next Sunday at Preble by the German Lutheran church of that vicinity, and the event promises to be one of the most pleasant For several weeks the big picnic has been planned ,and June 30 was the day decided upon. During the day the Juvenile Band will play, and they will furnish some excellent music. The woods is generally an attractive spot on a warm summer day, for it is more cool and pleasant and many will attend. With the music and speeches the program will be exceptionally good, Everybody will be welcome. * * * Mrs. C. C. Enos entertained a few 'of her friends at six o’clock dinner last evening at her home In the north • part of the city, and a very pleasant time was had. The event was in honor of Mrs. E. E. DeWitt, who leaves in a day or so for Medllla, Okla..where she will make her future home.

NOTICE TO ADAMS COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS! We want at least twenty people who are interested in Sunday school work to attend ‘he great state convention to be held at Lafayette next week, June 22, 23 and 24. You will have the opportunity to hear not only the best Sunday school workers in our own state, but some of the best in the United States. We have arranged for a special rate from Fort Wayne via the interurban for a party of ten or more. Rare for the round trip is 12.80. Party will leave Fort Wayne Tuesday at 10 a. m. If you contemplate going, please notify the undersigned promptly. JESSE RUPP, Co. Pres., Berne, Ind.

| Big Sale of Silverware ; I i Cut Glass and China i1 1 : . W I ♦• ♦ | ♦ ' ' ' * I ♦ * I ♦ All during the month of June || t Take advantage of same I j ♦ I ♦ and save from 10 to 30 per 1 | g J I ♦ cent. lam closing out all h I I ? my China at cost which is I * I ♦ an actual fact as I wish to I * I | put in another line and need I ♦ I ♦ the room. | I | I j SEE WINDOW DISPLAY ’ M i I ♦ for prices and I know you ♦ I ♦ will buy. This is the place ; I ♦ to get bargains and quality • I t is always considered first. K* J I I vhb i| jW. L LEHNE, Jeweler. \Z i ♦ * I ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ I ■ With CHI-NAMEL any old floor can be made to look like new hard wood. Old furniture can be made to look like new. We have it in all colors. It requires no skill to use the Chi-Namel graining outfit. Give it a o ; nishes it at the same time, and the surface is so hard that walking or wishing will not remove the flow. U This new self<rainer makes it easy for Witll tllC TCSUItS. Anyone to produce a beautiful grained effwt. exactly like the moat expensive hard wood Coors. rt our store and allow us to demonstrate bow easy it is terrain and varniah by thia unproved system. _ Free aamtieo wtetoUeytort pE ‘1 THE gggljgjjM HOLTHOUSE U— DRUG CO. CASH PAYS RENT! Why not apply your cash on the purchase of a home? Acre tracts, small farms, or city properties at bargain prices. Here are a few sample properties, and now is the time to secure bargains by calling on SNOW AGENCY, Decatur, Ind

741—1 s a story and a half, five-room house with stable, drove well, two lots on Oak street $725.00 775—1 s a comfortable five-room cottage on south Ninth stret, cistern, chicken park, garden, etc... 5850.00 765—1 s a comfortable seven-room cottage, on Tenth street, grained wood finish, citern and city wa<4s—ls a new five-room cottage on Froit street, good sewerage, city and cistern water, natural wood . $1,150.00 “* Is a new five-room cottage on south Line street; cistern, coa i house, drove well, on sewer, etc nice front porch .sl,ioo.m 771-ls a well located seven-room cottage, gra i ned finigh> tern, drove well, stable, et 0Q sou/. Tenth street $1750.00 779-1. a g(X>d two-story “2 m COn>er ° f and Eighth streets. Brick sidewalks, Ti?7A WeU ’ COal houße ' etc '»l4so.oo 71$, 742 and 752-Are three new and our large lists of city and

I W ANTED— Experienced man to take briCky ‘ rd - M“stundernd setting, burning and running .machinery. Must be sober außtrious. Good pay Xe£ £ rition for the right man. !n writ £ Jve A(j nung. Wayne, BUperlnte “ **rt . ~ 143-3 t Democrat Want Ads. P ay

desirable residence properties os north Third street 'a« 12,300.00 and *2.500.00. In acre tracts and small farms ** can now offer you; 740—1 s a one-acre tract just outtid* of the corporation of Decatur, ha* a small frame house, good water, flue lot ot fruit trees, etc., 8455.00. 777-r-Is an acre and a quarter tract on the pike road, just west of ths city. Has good frame cottage with large cellar, stable, fruit trees, garden, etc $850.00 754 —Is an acre and a quarter tract on brisk street In north Decatur, comfortable house with cellar, drove well, stable, etc $2,200.00 743 —Is a fifteen acre tract on the traction line north of Decatur: i» near the station, has good buildings and nice location ... .$2,500.00 771—1 s a good small farm of thirty acres; is bn the stoned road, near school, add has comfortable cottag* house; is a good grade of l» ni *2,350.00. farm properties for further deff-i?" —»

A BARGAIN IN HORSES—READ I have for sale a pony mare, three years old and colt, lady broke, can be safely handled by children, also, buggy and harness. Cheap Also have several head of pvork horses, good for any purpose. Just the thing tor your work. Buy at once and secure bargains. These will go within » tew days. Look after it at once. 142-6 t John W. Melbers, Decatur.