Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 119, Decatur, Adams County, 20 May 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 119.

DUE POMP AND CEREMONY

Marks the Funeral of Edward VII, Late King of England and One of the World’s Greatest Rulers

WORLD AS WITNESS Nine Monarchs and Representatives From Every Power of Globe. A GORGEOUS FUNERAL • In All the History of the World Was Held in England Today. (United Press Service.) London, Eng., May 20—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The body of King Edward VII, late king of England, and foremost among the rulers of the earth, was laid to rest today in St. George's chape), where seven other British kings were buried. It was most imposing funeral in the history of England, and was virtually witnessed by the world, nine ruling monarchs being present and representatives from all the great powers participating. The procession left Westminister hall at 9:50 o'clock. Colonel Roosevelt wore full dress clothes and rode with Foreign Minister Pinchon and Senad Kahm. the Pension representative. Ambassador Reid accompanied Mrs. Roosevelt and Ethel to St. George Chapel before the procession arrived. (United Press Service.) London. Eng., May 20—(Special to Daily Democrat) —London has seen many picturesque pagaents in the past but none has ever approached today's. The procession was made up' as follows: An officer of the headquarters’ staff; advance guard of the government's escort of royal guards, in brass helmets, white plumes, steel curisses. white buckskin breeches and huge jack boots. Knight marshal’s men in scarlet and purple uniforms. Drummers of the foot guards. Detachment of practically every regiment in England with their bands. Members of the royal navy. Foreign military detachments representing practically every European power. Staff of the, royal household, judges of the high courts in wigs and erminetrimmed scarlet robes and members of the privy council in all kinds of uniforms, official and court dress. Group of foreign military attaches, gorgeously uniformed and plumed. Headquarters of the British army, equally magnificent. Admirals Sir Arthur Wilson, Lord Fisher and Sir E. Y. Seymour. Bands of the royal marine light infantry, massed guards, regiments royal engineers and royal artillery. The duke of Norfolk, earl marshal of England. White staves. Lord Helper, the Duke of Buccleuch and the Earl W aldo Grave. Lord Chamberlain, Lord Carrington and Lord Steward Earl Beauchamp, each with sixty aides de camp. Gun carriage drown by 10b sailors bearing coffin, with a bearer party on enther side of non-commissioned officers of the guards and household cavalry. Outside these the lines of honorary pall bearers, including several of the best known men in England. Hedging both groups around a detachment of relics of a by-gone age the yeomen of the guard in magnificent scarlet and gold Tudor uniforms. Admiral Prince Lewis of Battenburg. King Edw-ard’s favorite charger in full state trappings, but with purpie and crepe rosettes and forehead band

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with big-spurred Wellington boots of a field marshal reversed in stirrups. Royal standard, borne by an officer of the household cavalry. King George with aide camp and equerry. Duke of Connaught, the late king's brother, and Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany and his nephew on either side and slightly behind the king. Field office in waiting, master of the horse, Earl Grenard. Then followed the seven other monarchs of Europe: King George of Greece, King Alfonso of Spain, King Manuel of Portugal, Kink Naakon of Norway, Frederick of Denmark, King Albert of Belgium and Czar Ferdinand of Bulgaria. Grouped immediately behind these kings and riding three abreast came a display of lesser royalty, such as the world has never before seen assembled. Chief among these was Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, Prince of Prussia, Prince Henry of Holland, Prince Arthur of Connaught, the Duke of Aosta. Duke of Fife, Grand Duke Michael of Russia. Prince Francis of Teck, Prince Alexander of Teck, Grand Dulfe of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, Crown Princes of Roumania and Montenegro, Prince Mohamed Ali of Egypt, Prince Youssiff Ezzedin of Turkey, Prince Tsai Tao, uncle of the Emperor of China, Prince Charles of Sweden and nearly fifty other scions of the other ruling houses of Europe. This procession of lesser royalty wound up the mounted part of the procession and was followed by a long line of carriages. First of these carriages was occupied by Alexandra, the queen mother, her sister, the dowager czarina and Princess Louise and Princess Victoria. Queen Mary, Queen Maud of Norway, the Duke of Cornwall and his sister. Princess Mary, were in the second carriage. The succeeding four cariages were filled with princesses of the British royal family. Then followed in carriages foreign diplomats. The first of these contained Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, the American embassador to the funeral; M. Pinchon, the French foreign minister, and Sanad Kahn, the Persian representative. Roosevelt w-ore a conventional full dress and silk hat, wtth a heavy band of mourning about the hat. The next carriage contained Lord Strathcona, Sir Gried and Sir Hall-Jones, representing Canada, Australia and New Zealand, respectively. Other carriages were filled with members of the royal suites. One of these contained ex-Ambassador Henry White, who was credited as minister plenipotentiary by the American government. Lieutenant Commander Belknap, U. S. naval attache at Berlin. and Major Mott. U. S. A., military attache at Paris. The latter two were aides to Colonel Roosevelt. Detachment of foreign regiments followed and the procession closed with a rear guard of fire and police brigades. At this center one of the greatest concources in London’s history was asembled. The gorgeous array of the Duke of Norfolk, wearing the Order of the Garter, could be plainly seen. The coffin. ’ with its white embroidered pall was also visible. On top of the coffin rested the royal insignia. The crown was placed upon cushions at the head; another cushion at the foot bore the two orbs, regal and imperial, while in the middle rested the royal sceptre. Close alongside rode the commanding officer and the second in command of the sovereigns, and the court with trumpeters #nd standard bearer. Everyone along the route uncovered as the procession came into view. Behind the standard rode King George looking worn and sad. He was in the uniform of a British admiral. The kaiser, who rode on his right, wore that of a British field marshal. One of the most striking figures was that of the Grand Ddke Michael, who wore a dazzling uniform of white, while the group of monarchs, as a whole, presented a moving kaled(Continued tm page four.)

Decatur, Indiana. Friday Evening, May 20, 1910.

CLAIMED BY DEATH Message Received at 1:30 Today Stated That Durbin Harb Had DIED FROM INJURIES Fatally Injured in St. Louis Thursday by Being Struck by Train, The George Chronister family received a message about 1:30 o’clock this afternoon from Harry Harb at St. Lopls bringing the sad message that his brother, Durbin Harb, of this city, son of Mrs. George Chronister, who was seriously injured Thursday by being struck by a train at St. Louis, had died and that the body would be brought here for burial Saturday. This is the only message received since the dispatch of Thursday, stating that he had been seriously hurt, and the family knowns no more of the particulars of the accident than the meager statement of these two telegrams. Mrs. Chronister left last night as soon as possible after receiving the word, and it is not known whether she reached her son’s bedside in time to see him alive. The lad was nineteen years of age last month. He was born in Corning, Arkansas, and was the son of Chauncey Harb, who has preceded him in death by eleven years. After her husband's death, Mrs. Harb came to Decatur, where she afterwards remarried, becoming the wife of George Chronister. Durbin had lived here until last November, when he went to join his brother, Fred, at St. Louis, and was employed there in a cigar factory. Besides his mother he leaves four brothers and two sisters, namely: Fred, at St. Louis; Henry of Corning, Ark.; Harry of Davenport, Iowa; Otto in the U. S. army; Mabel, at home, and Mrs. Ernest Steele at Auburn. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stettler of this city are his grandparents, and he has many other relatives. The hearts of all go out in sympathy to the bereaved family. The remains are expected to arrive at 5 o’clock Saturday morning. CLASSISSERVICES Sunday at Vera Cruz Will be Attended by Many From German Reformed OF THIS CITY Go to Bluffton and Take Traction—Held in New Vera Cruz Church. On account of the classis now being held at Newville (Vera Cruz), and continuing over the Sabbath, there will be no Sunday services at the German Reformed church here. Very many of the members and their friends are preparing to go to Newville on Sunday and enjoy the meeting there, which will be in the nature of union services, with many representatives from the churches of the pastors included in the classis body. The classis was given to the Vera Cruz church this year in honor of the new church building, which was dedicated only a few months ago, and for many who attend from here Sunday it will be their first visit to the handsome new church building. The Decatur party will probably go from here to Bluffton and then byway of the new traction line which runs through Vera Cruz. The ctassis opened Thursday night with an ftddress by Rev. Kielsmeier of Fort Wayne. This evening Rev. Bosch will speak, while Saturday night Rev. Hessert will talk. Sunday morning at Sunday school two addresses will be made. At the morning church service Rev. Ruhl of Fort Wayni- will talk. Sunday evening Rev. Ruf of the Fort Wayne Orphans’ Home will talk and Sunday evening Rev. Diehm of Huntington will also speak.

MICHIGAN CONTEST TONIGHT. A postal from Harold Wilcox says the state oratorical contest in which he Is one of the speakers, representing the St. Louis, Michigan, schools, will take place this evening in the big gymnasium at Hope college. The "gym” holds 1,500 people and from the outlook now will be well filled. The contestants in oratory are Holland, Manistee, Newberger and St. Louis and in declamation Hillsdale. Holland, Menominee, St. Louis and West Branch. They expect a big time and St. Louis has hopes for a double victory. Harold adds that the comet did no damage in that section. A VERY BUSY WEEK Is This Preceding Commencement For the Senior Class of the DECATUR SCHOOL Cast For Two Plays For Class Day—Many Will Attend Normal. The seniors of the Decatur high school are very busy preparing for class day, Thursday, May 26th, which will be the great event of the commencement week, inasmuch as all the class will participate in this. The exercises will take place at the Bosse opera house, the class presenting two of W. D. Howell's plays, “The Elevator," and “The Register." The class has been given this week free from school duties, and the hours have been filled to the utmost with practice. The following are the casts for the two plays: "The Elevator.” Mrs. Roberts —Caroline M. Dowling. Mr. Roberts—Don L. Burk. Dr. Lawton —Homer Raudenbush. Mrs. Miller —Lillie Teeple. Mr. Miller—Howard Wisehaupt. Miss Law ton—Dorothy Walters. Miss Bemis—Effie Patton. Mr. Bemis—Free Frisinger. Mr. Curwen —Bruce Patterson. Mrs. Curwen —Irene Evans. Willmia Campbell—Alma Kooken. Elevator Boy—Frank Mills. Aunt Mary—Anna Winans. "The Register." Mr. Ransome —Brue Batterson. Henrietta Spaulding—Hazel Sowers Grimmidge—Fred Myers. Ethel Reed—Perth Crays. The productions promise to be very entertaining and as the members of the class have all had considerable experience in this line, the presentations promise to be very good. The reception to be given this evening by th© juniors for the seniors will be the great social event of the comcalendar. The affair will be given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Frisinger. The baccalaureate sermon on Sunday evening, May 22nd. at the Presbyterian church by the Rev. D. O. Wise of the Evangelical church will be the first one of the series of commencement week, and will be largely attended by the public to listen to the words of admonition to this class that is just preparing to begin the battles of life. The Rev. Wise Is a minister and speaker of much power and his sermon will be an inspiring one. The teachers of the high school will be entertained next Tuesday evening by Professor and Mrs. E. E. Rice. The commencement proper will be held Friday evening, May 27th. at the Bosse opera house. There will be a splendid musical program by the best talent of the city, and a most excellent address by Dr. L. G. Herbert of McComb, Ohio. Already are the members of the graduating class deciding upon their future course, and many will adopt the profession of teaching. That they have the required normal training la addition to that of the high school course, many will enter training schools, leaving Monday, May 30th, the week after graduation. The Misses Caroline Dowling and Lilly Teeple will go to Marion; Alma Kooken, Anna Winans, Hazel Sowers, Howard Wisehaupt and Fred Meyers to Valparaiso; iMSnk Mills, Perth Crays and Effie Patton to Angola.

TRACTION WRECK Two Killed in a Collision on Illinois Central Line Early This Moring. THE DEFENSE RESTED In the Ballinger Case Today . Another Earthquake Has Been Reported. (United Pres« Service.) Carlinville, 111., May 20—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A southbound express, composed of three cars, collided with a northbound sleeping car on the Illinois Traction line at Loveless Siding, south of here early this mornirtg. Motorman J. E. Babitt and Conductor Charles Phonston of the express train were instantly killed. Both lived at Staunton. W. W. Clefelter, motorman on th© sleeper, was badly hurt when he jumped. A high tension wire broke and the wreckage took fire. Five sleeping cat passengers escaped unhurt. The express crew failed to stop for the siding as ordered. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., May 20—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Attorney Bertiess unexpectedly rested the case of the "defense” in the Ballinger inquiry at 10:20 this morning. The case will end next week. The twelve congressional jurors will vote seven to five for Ballinger’s acquittal, it Is believed by those who have followed the trial closely. (United Press Service.) Cleveland, Ohio, May 20—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Father Odenbach of St. Ignatius college reports the record of an earthquake much the character of those occurring on the Pacific coast. The main disturbance occurred at 6:22 this morning and lasted twelve seconds. The evidence in the BallingerFinchot investigation was ended at 12:10 today. Five hours will be allowed each side for the arguments, which will take place on Friday and Saturday of next week.

BIG RUSH FOR GAS Warm Weather Greatly Increases Patrons and Two New Assistants WERE SENT HERE To Aid in Fitting the Pipes and Setting the Meters For New Patrons. The warm weather is telling noticeably on the business of the Indiana Lighting company, which has suddenly increased by leaps and bounds, making it necessary to bring two more assistants from Fort Wayne to assist in fitting the pipes and setting the meters for the use of the new patrons of artificial gas. Many of the families of the cities have deferred using the gas through the cold winter months and now that the warmer months are coming on, and it is more desirable to use the gas, which is not so heating, and so very convenient, always “ready to light with a touch” — there has been a grand rush to headquarters asking that it be piped into their homes at once. S. E. Mulholland of Fort Wayne, district manager of the Indiana Lighting company, was in the city Thursday on a general inspection tour, and was well please-1 with the prospects here. o- —- FUNERAL OF MR. BARNETT. Funeral services for the late John Barnett were conducted this afternoon from the home on South Chestnut street by the Rev. Sherman Powell. A large number of the friends of the family were in attendance, while the G. A. Rl attended in a body and gave its ritualistic service. The body was laid to rest in Maplewood cemetery.

BERNE BANK BUILDING. ' — .11 R Berne, Ind., May 20 —The plans and specifications for the new People's State bank building are in readiness and blds will be received at the bank up to 10 o'clock Tuesday, May 24th. The old two-story brick building will be remodeled and a brick addition of forty-six feet, two-story, will be built. Thq People's State bank Is a growing institution, and after being newly located and strengthened with more and better banking appurtenances, the institution will become the stronger and chances for growth will be still better. The work on the foundation for the large addition is nearly completed. YOUNG LAD DEAD Russell Keller of Monroe * Died Last Evening After eYars of Suffering. TWO HORSES DIED William Adler and Jas. Hendricks Each Lost a Valuable Animal. Monroe, Ind., May 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Russell, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Keller, died at 5 O’clock Thursday evening at the home of his parents at that place. He was aged fourteen years and eleven months, and has neen an invalid all his life. The funeral services will take place on Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock from the Monroe church and Rev. McNary will officiate. Interment will be made two miles west of Monroe. William Scherer left this morning for Fort Wayne, where he will be at the bedside of his wife, who was operated upon Thursday afternoon at the St. Joseph hospital. The preliminary trial of the State vs. Hooser was held at 'Squire Crist’s court yesterday afternoon. The defendant was bound over to the Adams circuit court. James Hendricks, living a mile and a half southwest of town lost a valuable horse Sunday evening. The animal took sick in the forenoon and died that afternoon.

Will Adler of west of here lost a fine horse Tuesday. o - “BONES” JOINS PORTLAND TEAM. Signed to Play Second Base With Strong Ball Club. Tne local base ball team is now minus two players which have been seen in the line-up since the early part of the season in the persons of Hall and Romine. The former quit the game following the Sunday game at Union City and Romine is leaving to join the Covington, Ky.. team with the Blue Grass League, where he was sent by the St. Louis American league team with which he signed at the close of the season of 1909. “Bones” France of Decatur, who at the present time is employed in this city soliciting donations so the County Hospital automobile fund, will succeed Hall at second base for the time being at least and Romine's place on the twirling staff will be looked after by Batson of Newcastle, the two new- additions adding much strength to the team.—Portland Daily Sun. - — — PURCHASE A DECATUR CAR. Citizens’ Telephone Company Again Show Their Enterprise. The Citizens' Telephone Companynow owns a Decatur automobile and it will be used in looking after the work of the company, and is without doubt a necessity in taking care of their business, and which takes their Employees to all parts of the county. After a thorough investigation and test the Decatur was found to be the best car for their uses. The Citizens’ company are always to be found in the front rank when it comes to giving their patrons the best in service, and this latest purchase will aid them not a little.

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VERY SUCCESSFUL Rev. B. B. Uhl Will Continue Service at Mansfield, Ohio Church. HAD SEVERAL CALLS Has Built Up a Splendd New Church at That Place During Four Years. The many friends of the Rev. B. B. Uhl and family will be pleased to hear of their success and the esteem in which they are held In their chosen field. Mrs. Uhl was formerly Miss Minnie Christen of this county, and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Christen. A Mansfield (O.) paper says: Rev. B. B. Uhl. the highly esteemed pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran church, who was generously remembered by his people last Tuesday evening, has within the past two weeks been invited to consider calls to two other fields. The first was to Forreston, 111., and the other was to the splendid field in Chicago Heights, Chicago, 111. “Rev. Uhl has been in Mansfield for nearly four years and during this time has established a strong young church on the north side. Mr. Uhl has commended himself most highly to the people of the city by his sterling qualities and is a preacher of ability. “The people of the city will be glad to know- that he has decided to remain with his loyal people of St. Mark’s. “The reception given by the council and their wives of St. Mark's Lutheran church Tuesday evening was attended by a large and, appreciative audience. At the close of a brief and inspiring program, a purse was fittingly presented to the pastor. Rev. B. B. Uhl and wife, to their complete surprise, by Mr. Fred C. Warne, in behalf of the congregation as a token of love and esteem existing between pastor and people. Dainty refreshments were served in the basement of the church. The occasion was the manifestation of the spirit and enterprise of this young congregation. All report having spent a pleasant and profitable evening together." FLAGDAYCOMING q This Great American Holiday Will be Observed on Tune 14th. OVER THIS COUNTRY Marks the 133rd Anniversary of the Selection of Stars and Stripes. Tuesday, June 14th, is nag Day throughout the United States. It marks the 133rd anniversary of the adoption of the stars and stripes as the flag of this great nation. Governors, mayors and others have proclaimed over the nation that the day be observed and in various cities there will be programs by the school children, ,G. A. R. posts and the churches, celebrating the emblem of the freedom of the United States. The stars and stripes were adopted as the flag of this country on June 14, 1777, and the men of the Revolution followed it to victory. All American citizens are earnestly Invited to join in the public recognition of the birthday of the emblem of our nationality. In many states, pursuant to law, the public schools, and also voluntarily in private schools, exercises will be conducted in celebration of Flag Day., each the story of the flag, what It represents, and have the young people pledge their fealty and loyalty to It. The flag has become more and more the symbol of a mighty nation. Gained to the utmost parts of the earth, i it has been thrown to the breeze proclaiming liberty, and Americans can I not fail of a feeling of pride and sat > isfaction. nor restrain the swelling o ■ patriotism, when we contrast th< I meaning, in far distant lands, of our: and other flags displayed together.