Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 137, Decatur, Adams County, 11 June 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 137

THE BABY SHOW t I g Little Tots Ruled at M. E. i, Church Parlors Friday Afternoon. f A GREAT SUCCESS , I, I* Babies of All Characteristics 1 A But Every One Sweet i and Lovely. ’ i i Babies, fat, babies frail, babies big. babies little, babies light, babies dark !, but every one of them sweet and beautiful in the light of youth and innocence —such was the scene at the baby show at the Methodist church parlors Friday afternoon at one of the most successful socials ever given by the Mite society. Every member of the society—and their friends —who had not a babe of their own, borrowed one for the occasion and were present in the full glory of ownership by right of possession. The attendance was unusually large because mothers who generally feel themselves barred from social diversions by reason of baby’s supreme monarchy, and his usual wilfulness to talk, play with his toes, or coo at the wrong time—felt that this was no matter of detention — because whatever caprice baby might take into his head—he would be "In Rome and doing as the Romans do.’’ There were thirty-four babies present, their ages ranging from six months up and each was attended by an older person, so the total attendance reached nearly one hundred, for there were a few who came without babies. X special program was prepared wholly suitable for the occasion. First there was the congregational singing of that sweet little song. "Precious Jewels," the closing verse of which is “Little children, little children Who love their Redeemer. Are the jewels, precious jewels. His loved and His own." Then came the devotional service, after which Mrs. Jesse Sellemeyer sang a charming lullaby song. A poem. “The Reward of Merit," was read and a piano duet by the Misses Winnie Burk and Margaret Mills, received with much favor. At this period the hum of the babies (who were growing restless and inclined to slip from their mother's laps to stroll about in the new world apd explore its mysteries, seeking other acquaint ances, agreeable and otherwise), could no longer be subdued, and the hum waxed louder and louder, becoming as "the mighty, rushing wind,” and it was deemed best to bring the program to a close. Then came the part that all babies Hke

They were taken to a little class room t where the younger ones were placed In high chairs and the older ones on more dignified little chairs in irni t tation of the grown-ups. While the < adults were served other refreshments < in the palrors. milk and cunning lit- t tie animal crackers were the refresh- ( ments served the little tots, and the , watching of the little ones at their , repast was one of the most enjoyable i features of the afternoon. There was , no attempt made to judge the babies in any points of excellence, for that would have been a difficult rtffiter to do. so sweet and wholesome and beau; tiful were all—and woe be to the pe won who would attempt to make a disI tinction. As Mrs. Fred Mills, one of the committee in charge of this feature stated, in a little speech, there would consequently be no dlsappoint.ment to any mother over the nonawarding of prizes, because H would go home happy in tl ‘ b Il like the happy, but homely prove , •‘Each cow thinks her own cal the I whitest.” Each adult registered for ■ the babe she accompanied. ' g following Is a complete list I present, except one, whose nam I not be obtained: ru>rald- , Kora Helen Johnson, Lea i Gerald ine Colter, Jea nette Smith, Mary Louise t ail, y j Neptune, Lois Lucile Peters i Catherine Allwein, * Hazel Helen Dorwin. Victoria Mills. Hazel S Peterson, «-ld rian Stevens, Richard Frederic Falk, Stan ey vber t Callow, Orlo J** vah LaMallonee, Naomi Laman, - »N. MU.. “»“ ties, Arthur Daniel Suttles J I Butler, Margaret Louise I ■ Eugene Butler. Clyde Doyl I Bert Leroy Aurand, Martha e <

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Harriet Marie Myers, Lee Anna Adela Vance. The collection for the afternoon was 17.41. In two weeks the society will give a dollar social at the church parlors, each member presenting her dollar and telling how she earned it. FINE INTERIOR VIEW. Steele & Weaver are displaying a fine interior view of their newly remodeled racket store, tak< n by J. E. Moser. The picture is a remarkably fine one. ■ Steele and Weaver will have a cut made from it, which they will send to the Five and -Ten Cent Magazine for reproduction therein in the September ‘issue, according to a request of the magazine, Mhieh published the exterior view iijthe June number. TO DEFY ENEMIES Speaker Cannon to >e a Big Card in the Congnssional Elections SO WILL WITSON He is One of the Pnminent Speaker —Cine Wnts a Reduction.

Washington, D. C., June I—Speaker Cannon will enter the cofressional campaign this year and dy his political enemies from the stop in various parts of the couny. The speaker said today that he id not decided just how generally hwould go into the national campaig but he would make some speecheln different parts of the country. A Cannon declared he expected to retd to Danville soon after congress ijourned and make some speeches his district No opposition to tl speaker for renomination from the Danville district has been disclosed, d his reelection to his seat in coness particularly is conceded, it is ated. Washington, June 11—Faer Representative James E. Wats wil be the star spellbinder of Speer Cancon's congressional committ in this year’s campaigns. His itinehas not yet been made out, but it w be comprehensive. Today Watsooutlineci the kind of speeches he ends to make. "I am not going trump on anybody,” he said. “I do : intend to criticise either insurgentr insurgency. I am going to preadhe oldfashioned republican gos and abuse nobody. Os course, Itend to stand up for the Payne-Aldh tariff law, which I believe to bae best tariff ever enacted.'

Washington. June 11—Resentative Cline of Indiana introdd a resolution calling the ways a means committee to bring a bilkwering the duties on woolen andvorsted goods so as to place those ledules on a revenue basis. He qua President Taft's Winona speech, which the president said the woo schedule of the Payne-Aldrich bi’as too high. —o WILL SING AT PRESBYIIAN. Miss Ida Hanson of Chicaa noted singer, who is a guest ae J. N. Fristoe home, has kindly sented to sing at both the morning I evening services at the Prttenan church tomorrow. Miss H® has visited here on former occas and those who have heard her those times will be much please, thus have the privilege of hearing sing tomorrow. ——— The Queen Esther social n last evening at the Bigham gro«stu> this city was a marked succ.Abou forty of the Quen Esthers 1 this city went out on a hay raciaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Daorang, and there was a large attend, from that vicinity also. Everyowntributed to making the social a t successful one, and the Quee.thers are truly grateful for the kesses extended to them.. Speceredi should be given Mr. and Mrgham for the favors shown by tb-The gTO ve had been specially fi with • seats and stands of all kindM Japi ane se lanterns strung everye un--1 der the trees made the place fairy - land, and a fitting setting so) jolly r event.

NO DEPUTY NAMED The Postmaster-to-be W. A. Lower Will Not Name Deputy for Few Days. McWHINNEY NAMED As Postmaster at Geneva— Change Here Will Likely be Made July Ist. The news that W. A. Lower had been nominated by President Taft to be postmaster of this city caused quite a little surprise. While it was known that he was a strong bidder for the place, there had been no mention that his selection had been decided upon. At the same time that his nomination was sent to the senate Fred McWhinney was also named as the postmaster for Geneva. Mr. Lower was not aware of his nomination until he read the news in the Democrat. When interviewed on the subject he said that he had not yet decided upon his deputy and perhaps would not do so for several days, at least until after his nomination had been confirmed. He says that has received a number of applications already, but that he has not yet decided upon the matter. It is likely that Mr. Lower will assume his place July (st, that date being the beginning of the next quarter and it will likely take that long to complete the details. It is likely the appointment will be confirmed within a week, then the bond must be sent here and some other red tape executed before the commission will arrive. Mr. Frisinger takes his defeat for another term very gracefully. He has served four years as postmaster and four years as deputy, a record perhaps not equaled in Indiana by a man of his years. Since the announcement of Mr. Lower’s appointment, that gentleman has been busy receiving the congratulations of his friends.

ARRESTS SUSPECTS r Two Men Taken by Police Suspected of Murder of Philip Sautbine. BODY IS EXPECTED To Arrive Soon—Funeral at Honduras —Big Fire at Seattle Today. (United Press Service.) Bluffton, Ind., June 11—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Relatives of Philip Sautbine near here have received word that the body of that unfortunate young man will arrive at Craigville either tonight or tomorrow night. If the body arrives tonight the funera will be held Monday and if they arrive tomorrow night the services will not be held until Tuesday. The funeral will occur at Honduras. A brother of Philip says that word has been received that when the body was found the head had been crushed. Two other suspects have been arrested at Spokane and it is believed that the murder story will be unraveled by the police In due time. (United Press Service.) Seattle, Wash., June 11—(Special to Dally Democrat)—Several persons are believed to be dead and a million dollars’ worth of property was destroyed as the result of a down-town fire here early today. A fire engine surrounded by the flames was abandoned and the firemen took refuge in a building at First and Wall streets. The building collapsed shortly afterward and the men are missing and are supposed to hove lost their lives. (United Press Service.) London, Eng., June 11—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The influence of Theodore Roosevelt is believed by English politicians to have caused the appointment of Sir Charles Hardy of Viceroy of India to succeed the Earl of Miato.

Decatur, Indiana. Saturda’y Evening, June 11, 1910.

EYE BADLY INJURED. While standing near a sledger .at the stone quarry a small particle of rock flew up and struck Lawrence Higgs in the left eye, just above the pupil. St imbedded itself in the eyeball and Dr. Coverdale found it necessary to cut the rock out. It will not be known for several days whether the sight will be affected. NEW GAME COMMISSIONER. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., June 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —It was generally understood at the capitol this afternoon that George W. Miles of Syracuse would be appointed fish and game commissioner of Indiana to succeed Mr. Sweeney. IRRIGATED LANDS Modern Mode of Making Rich Farm Lands Out of Deserts Discussed. BY R. INSINGER At a Meeting Held in Chicago Recently—Some Facts of Interest. Chicago, 111., June 11, 1910. R. Insinger, manager of the Northwestern & Pacific Hypotheek bank of Spokane and chairman of the board of governors of the Nations Irrigation Congress, discussed the aims and objects of that organization following a luncheon in his honor at the Hamilton club of Chicago on June Bth, saying among other things: “While the primary results of the National Irrigation Congress are ‘to save the forests, store the floods, reclaim the deserts and make homes on the land,’ the organization also aims bringing a better and more intelligent class of people to the country, with a view to the utilization of every opportunity offered by intensive farming to increase production and decrease the cost of living. "The National Irrigation Congress stands for the drainage of swamp lands as well as the reclamation of the land in the semi-arid and arid belts; for the establishment, improvement and maintenance of deep waterways; for sane and practical forestry and the perpetuation of our f crest wealth; for the utilization and protection of our power strreams; for good roads, whether by county, state or national project, and for the conservation of the country's resources in general. In brief, the congress is national in purpose as well as in aspect. "The organization has been a prominent factor in the development of the west; in fact, no pretentious work has been begun in recent years that it not traceable to its influence. The national Reclamation Act, adopted by congress in 1902, is the outgrowth of years of work by this organization to obtain the enactment of such a law. Though in existence less than nine years, this law has given the country twenty-five projects, representing the reclamation of more than 3.198,000 acres of land at a cost of more than 150,000,000, while thirteen projects held in abeyance until the completion of the foregoing, will add 3,270,000 acres to the crop-producting area of the United States. This total of 6,468,000 acres will furnish homes for more than 3,500,000 men, women and children, and add several hundred million ‘dollars to the taxable property of the various states. “The National Irrigation Congress, which gained such wide-spread recognition at the Spokane convention last summer, will have its eighteenth session at Pueblo, Colo., September 26th to 30th, under the presidqpcy of B. A. Fowler of Phoenix, Ariz., who has been identified with the organization for years. It is promised there will be delegates, including practical agricultural irrigationists from all parts of the United States, Canada and Mexico, also from thirty to forty foreign representatives and diplomats, heads of the various state and national departments, capitalists and engineers. - “In addition to the sessions, at which subjects of most vital Interest will be discussed by experts in their various lines of endeavor, there will be an expedition of apparatus for (Continue don page 4.)

SECOND HONORS In Class Won by John Wemhoff, Who Graduates • Next Week From ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE In Commercial Course — Compiles Course in Half the Usual Time. Invitations have been received in the city by the friends of John Wemhoff, who has been attending school at St. Joseph's college, Collegeville, Ind., stating that on next Monday and Tuesday he will graduate from the commercial course. The time is a course of four years, but he has completed this in just half the time prescribed. One year ago last September he began his course and was permitted to enter the second year, which he successfully completed one year ago. Last September he returned and completed both the third and fourth year courses in the last year. A very interesting oratorical program has been arranged for Monday evening, when Father John R. Quinlan of Huntington will deliver the baccalaureate address. Bishop Alerding of Fort Wayne will also be in attendance. On Tuesday morning the graduation exercises proper will take place, when a class of thirteen students will take part. Out of this class Mr. Wemhoff has won second honors, which speaks exceptionally well for the short, time he has spent there. There are also a number of other Decatur young men there who have completed the second year in the same course. They are Arthur Holthouse, Felix Holthouse and Earl Bremerkamp, who will also return home next week. Mrs. Mary Wemhoff and daughter. Celesta, and Miss Anna Clark will leave tomorrow for that place to witness the exercises.

THE ELKSPROGRAM Decatur Lodge Will Observe Flag Day in an Appropriate Manner, ON TUESDAY NIGHT Elks Asked to Bring Families and Friends to the Entertainment. The Flag Day anniversary will be fittingly observed by the Decatur lodge of Elks at their hall next Tuesday evening, the program to begin promptly at 8 o’clock. To this event, which will be a most interesting one, the public is most cordially invited. Ths Elks and their families are urged to be present and they are invited to bring their friends, that the affair may be thoroughly enjoyed by all who care to join them. A splendid program has been arranged, including the following: Music —“Star Spangled Banner” Exercises —Exalted Ruler and Officers. Prayer —Chaplain. Song—“ Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean.” * Flag Record—A. P. Beatty. Altar Services —Officers of Lodge. Song—“Auld Lang Syne.” Elks’ Tribute to the Flag—Hon. D. E. Smith. Music —“Maryland.” Song—Master Dwight Peterson. Patriotic Address—Hon. E. V. Emrick. Fort Wayne. . Song—“ America,” In which the aurience will join. — o • CORNER STONE LAYING. Os Wren U. B. Church Next Sunday, June 12th. Many from this city will doubtless attend the services for the corner stone laying of the new U. B. church at Wren, Ohio, Sunday afternoon. June 12th, at 2:30 o’clock. Dr. J. Lilly of Hicksville, Ohio, will officiate.

GASOLINE LAMP EXPLODED. Batavia, N. Y., June 11 —During the absence of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Church--11l from their home on the BataviaElba townline road a gasoline lamp in the dining room exploded. Their daughter, Ruth, carried the lamp out of doors and saved the house from ruin. A polished oak table was badly burned an da centerpiece and nig were destroyed. The loss is covered by Insurance. o • - The remodeling of the Dr. Beavers home, corner of First and Monroe streets, is going rapidly on. The masons are now working on the erection of the brick porch that will extend about the front and side of the house. “CHILDRENS HOUR” Is Subject of Festival For the Children at the M. E. Church. THE ENTIRE SABBATH Will be Given Over to Special Services —The Program. Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal church is Children's Day. The whole day will be given to special services. The church will be decorated and joyous special music will abound. 9:15 a. m., Sunday school, with Children’s Day offering. 10:30 a. m., baptism of children; sermon by the Rev. D. I. Hower, of Bradyville, lowa, and Children’s Day remarks by the pastor. The following special music will be rendered. “Wake the Song of Jubilee”—Choir. "Hiding, Safely Hiding”—Men’s Chorus. "Upward and Onward”—Men's Chorus. “That Sweet Story"—Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer. 6:30 p. tn., Epworth League devotional. 7:30 p. m., festival program, “The Children’s Hour.” Organ Prelude. Chorus, with Orchestra—“ Children's Day” Prayer, with Lord's Prayer and Responsive Reading—Superintendent C. L. Walters. The Gloria. “The Children s Praise Anthem”— Seven Intermediate Classes. "The Children's Hour” —Lee Burk. “Children's Day”—lreta Lamblin, Mary Suttles, Lois Peterson, Victoria Mills, Chorus and Orchestra —"The Children’s Army. Gesture Recitation —Lolo Dunn. Parade of the "Tiny Little Tots.” Song—“ What a Friend the Children Found Him” —Dolores Ballenger, Mrs. Yoder and Miss Mill’s classes. “Work and Win” —Lemont Edwin Knoff. “The Reason Why”—Gladys FlandPiano Solo —Ireta Butler. “If All the Flowers Were Roses” — Vera Myers’ class. “ The Flag of the Free”—Joseph Marion Archbold. Chorus —“Stalwart America.” “The Message of the Flowers" Margaret Mills’ class. Song—“ Christ’s Garden" —Three Primary Classes. “The Bible” —Marie Smith. “Temperance Speech” —Miller Ellingham. Dialogue—“My Star” —Rev. W. J. and Herman Myers. S O ng—“l Want to Shine”— Dwight Peterson. “The Savior and the Children”— Ruth Bowers. “The Seed of Love” —Robert Colter. ‘“Our Heroes" —Robert Kenyon Walters. Chorus—“ Carry the Sunlight.’’ “Speak Gently”—Miss Vada Mar tin. Collection Address and Drill —Mrs. Vaughn’s Squad. Song—“ The World is Our Field." Chorus —“Love One Another.’’ Benediction. o Mr. and Mrs. Will Harting and son, Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Harting and son, Gerald, Mrs. A. Gottemoller and children, left this morning for St. Henry, Ohio, where they will attend an anniversary celebration of Father P. A. Heckman of Temple, Texas, a brother of Mrs. Ed Harting.

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FRED IS POPULAR New Postmaster at Geneva Has Been a Resident There Many Years. THE SOCIAL DOINGS Mrs. Blosser Entertained Club—The “Becky-Anns” Were at Berne. Geneva, Ind., June 11—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The news of the appointment of Fred J. McWhinney as postmaster at this place proved quite popular, Mr. McWhinney being a very worthy man and fully competent. He was born in Canada fifty-four years ago, to be exact, September 9, 1856, and came to this county in 1884, since which time he has been in the mercantile business here until last fall, when he retired. He is a clean gentleman, a member of the M. E. church and superintendent of’ the Sunday school. Earl Shepherd, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Shepherd, arrived Friday from Purdue, where he has finished his third year in the civil engineering department. He will return as a senior September next. Washington Case, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Case, of St. Marys township stopped here for a few days' visit this week with his Grandmother Teeple and his uncles, Isaac and S. H. Teeple, proceeding home Friday. He has just received an honorable discharge at Newport News, Va., after three years’ service in the U. S. army. Robert Plummer of Cincinnati. Ohio, came Friday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Acker. He was formerly a resident of Georgetown, Ky., the birthplace of Mrs. Acker, and was a schoolmate of Mrs. Sams at the Lexington university. This was their first meeting in eighteen years and it is needless to say it was a pleasant one. The Research club was pleasantly entertained at the home of Mrs. M. E. Blosser of Rural Route No. 3, five miles east of Geneva Friday at a 6 o’clock dinner, which consisted of five courses. The home was decorated with pink and white cut flowers and was beautiful. As each guest entered she was presented with a pretty bouquet. Those present were Mesdames L. L. Mattox, A. P. Hardison, W. D. Cross. J. H. Templeton, Frank Filer, H. A. Fristoe, G. W. Cooper, Misses Belle and Mary Scheer of Geneva. Mrs. H. M. Jordan of Hicksville, Ohio, and Mrs. Bennett of Portland. After the dinner a novel contest was engaged In. Each guest was given a card and pencil. Promiscuously about the rooms were placed cards, on which were verses suggestive of the name of some lady o fthe club present, and from which they were asked to guess .the identity. Prize winners were Mrs. Hardison, Mrs. Fristoe and Mrs. Filer. Another pleasant feature of the evening was a reading by Mrs. Jordan, a lady of ability and a graduate of Oxford. Departing the guests all wished Mrs. Blosser a long, useful and prosperous life. The following ladies and gentlemen from here went to Berne last evening, where they gave the degree work for a class in the Rebekah lodge: Messrs, and Mesdames Clarence Rayne. Frank Haughton, William Judy and J. Burns, and Minnie Lindsey, Caroline Haughton, Margaret Mason, Daisy Hale, Eva Shepherd, Nettie Butcher, Hattie Red dout, Dove Haughton, Frances Kiser Lydia Wegmiller, Jennie Burdg, Stella Bradford, Emma Atkinsin, Elizabeth Throp, Lola Schafer. Alice Wells. Jacob Martz, Ethel Nelson, Jennie Coolman, Ruth Krause, Maybelle Moore, Mina Armantrout, Flo Ford. John Dilks. Charles Dllks, Harvey Stahls. Those who attended had on< and the same thought returning home ward, “It’s good to be a ‘Becky-Ann.’ A banquet closed the evening. ——o- 1 - ■ ROBBED THE SAFE. North Manchester, Ind., June 11— (Special to Daily Democrat)— Thref cracksmen blew the safe at the postoffice here early this morning and es caped with $750 in stamps and sls in cash. Two hundred fifty dolars ir money, deposited in an inner vaul* was overlooked. Blood hounds this I morning failed to follow the trail. A I telephone girl aroused the town. r-