Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 285, Decatur, Adams County, 3 December 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 285.

TEACHERS’ INSTITUTE All Teachers of County Except Four Attend Annual Institute. GOOD INSTRUCTORS Give Highly Educational and Interesting Program at M. E. Church. The annual session of the Adams County Teachers’ Association was held in the Methodist church today. There was a good attendance of the teachers present, the roll showing ail of the teachers of the county present, except four. All who attended were assured of a treat, for among the instructors were such educators as Prof. George H. Tapy of Wabash college and Prof. L. W. Fairfield of the Tri-State college at Angola. The devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. Spetnagel of this city. The teachers were next favored with a vocal solo by Dr. Fred Patterson. Judging from the applause which greeted the selection it was enjoyed by all. The first address of the morning was given by Dr. Roy Archbold. talk was practical along every line. The doctor showed that 96 per cent of the school children are affected with bad teeth. It was shown by the doctor that consumption can be traced to bad teeth. Neglected teeth are causing great financial loss to all cities. Decayed teeth interfere with the work of digestion and bring great trouble in future years. Even the shortened jaw is evident from imperfect teeth. The appearance of the individual is destroyed by crowded and ugly teetch. The speaker said the aim of dentists today was not to pull out, but to preserve the teeth and prevent decay. The crying need of cleanliness is emphasized by the modern dentist. The dentists of the state are co-operating with the educational authorities in securing the passage of a law looking to | the inspection of children’s teeth in , the public schools. In Alton, 111., an in- j vestigation revealed the fact that a . per cent of seventy-eight required immediate attention. The speaker re-' vealed the startling condition that exists everywhere. In Japan the children are compellled to pass an exam-, ination on their teeth. The doctor closed with an appeal for more attention to the teeth. The next speaker was Professor, Tapy t who spoke on agriculture. He said he would discuss it from the, standpoint of the state course of study. One of the speakers first j statements was that 94 per cent of the representative men in New A ork came from the country. The speaker asked the question, “What constitut- , ed leadership?” He said that intelligence alone does not make a leader always. He would not underestimate it though. Does piety make a leadei ■ A man may hold the standard and still not. be a leader. The fundamental ele- i merit in leadership is will power. Or in other wwds it is one’s power to center his attention. The great prob lem is self-control. One must first control himself before he can be a success in anything. , We see this illustrated in the teacher who knows her work, but lacks self-control. The solution of many of life’s problems, ac- ■ cording to the speaker, is due to this element. The speaker illustrated this by the lawyer, teacher, etc. The teacher’s duty is to have self-control. The second cardinal principle is selfreliance. We must have confidence tn ourselves. Dante had. Christ said, “I am the way." The teacher can be Proud and not vain. All should be proud of themselves. The element of energy was dealt with next. The lawyer desires it. The politician must have It to be a success. The last element was quickness to act. The lead er must not be too far ahead of his army. It is like a drum major without his band. The true leader is just a little ahead. We know things but don't put them into shape, so we miss life’s good fortunes and fame. We should be quickly; don’t wait. The speaker said that these elements constituted true leadership The professor said that the men’from the country were the

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eaders, both in war and in peace, and ahy? \\hy does the country school aid in this or produce in this? The country teacher is nearer to his patron than the city teacher. The speaker said that the solution to the problem was the cultivation of this country atmosphere. The question finally comes down to agriculture. Let us teach It in our schools. The speaker after recess was Dr. Bojers on “Sanitation and Prevention of Diseases.’’ Thousands of lives are' sated annually by the doctors working and experimenting for the prevention of diseases. The speaker said that in the president’s cabinet there should be a health officer. 1 he need of such an officer was seen the Spanish-American war, and the Russian-Japanese war. The death rate of the Japanese was 40 per cent CONTINfED on page four AROUSES INTEREST Governor Marshall Taking Part in the Good Roads Congress. TO BE HELD SOON Has Received Replies From Many Governors Who Will Send Delegates. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 3—Governor Thomas R. Marshall has succeeded in arousing an interest throughout the entire country in the American Good Roads Congress to be held in Indianapolis December 6th, 7th, Btb and 9th. In response to a letter which he sen to the governors of all of the states, asking them to send delegates to the convention, he is receiving not merely formal acknowledgement but letters of warm commendation. Governor Marshall’s letter to the various state executives follows: “My Dear Sir: “In this city on December 6th, 7th, Sth and 9th, 1910, there will be held a congress composed of men who are either officially employed, or who are interested for various reasons both in good roads and in their scientific construction. “This congress is to be held in connection with the national convention of the American Road Builders’ association. It is expected to be one of the notable gatherings of the kind which are being held throughout the world. Experts in road making and those who have studied this subject, both from the viewpoint of economy and comfort, will lend of their knowledge to the discussion of this great public question. “In no particular have we been so remiss as in the manner of building and maintaining our highways. It is gradually dawning upon us that the methods adopted are unscientific and unsatisfactory. With the large growth in population, and an increase in the number and size of the towns and villages, a sentiment has rapidly crystalized for better roads, and men are everywhere discussing the intelligent and scientific way of improvement. “This convention desires to bring together men whose minds have been put to the study of this great problem; who practically, theoretically and scientifically will tersely state the best ways for accomplishing better transportation along the highways. “As governor of Indiana it pleases me to know that this congress is to be held in the city of Indianapolis, and I respectfully ask you to appoint three delegates at large to attend this convention. “Should this appeal meet with your approval will you not send the names of delegates, at once, to E L. secretary of the American Road Builders’ association, 150 Nassau street, I New York City, bo that their names he »»uea .» the M <X W Kates ? “Thanking you in advance for your courtesy, believe me to be “Very respectfully yours, “THOS. R. MARSHALL, Gov. MINISTERIAL MEETING MONDAY. The ministerial meeting will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock n the library. Rev. J. M. Dawson will have the paper. — The Misses Bernice and Lucile Andrews are new clerks at the Baughman store today, preparing for clerkship for the holiday rush.

THE NEW OFFICERS Elected by Woman’s Relief Corps For the Ensuing Year. PUBLIC INSTALLATION The Pocahontas Degree Also Names Officials For New Term. The Woman’s Relief Corps met Friday afternoon in the G. A. R. hall and elected officers for the ensuing year. The appointive officers will be named later and the installation will be jointly with the G. A. R. at a public service, the first of the year. The following were elected Friday: President —Mrs. Mary Williams. Senior Vice —Mrs. L. N. Grandstaff. Junior Vice —Mrs. Mary Walters. Chaplain—Mrs. Tom Mallonee. , Treasurer —Mrs. Emma Helm. Conductor —Mrs. Martha Hay. Guard —Mrs. Martha Steveqs. Delegate to State Convention —Mrs. Martha Hay; alternate, Mrs. _ Emma Helm. The Degree of Pocahontas have elected officers who will serve for the new term, the same to be installed during the first week in January. The appointive officers will be named later, but those who have been elected are: Pocahontas—Mrs. Eli Crist. Wenonah —Mrs. Alice Whitcomb. Powhatan —J. C. Hower. Prophetess —Mrs. Anna Yahne. Keeper of Records —Mrs. James Bain. Keeper of Wampum—Mrs. Flo Patton. Trustee —Mrs. J. C. Hower. DIVORCUPROBLEM May Cause a Split in Rockefeller’s Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. THE TRAINMEN MET The Political Fight in Old England is Creating Some Excitement. (United Press Service.) Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 3—(Special to Daily Democrat)—John D. Rockefeller’s Euclid Avenue Baptist church is facing a possible split on the question of making divorced persons ineligible for membership. In the first skirmish which took place last night those opposed to such a restriction won when they succeeded in preventing the question from being put to the congregation. Chicago, Dec. 3—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Demanding a wage increase of nearly five million dollars annually representatives of about 55,000 conductors and trainment, enyployed on the lines west of here, are in conference today with the general managers of the roads. The increase asked for averages about fifteen per cent of the wage. London, Eng., Dec. 3—(Special to Daily Democrat) —That the house of Lords may weather the storm and remain in possession of Its power to veto the radical legislature fostered by the house of Commons, is becoming the general belief today. Although the betting on the stock exchange today was 4 to 1 that the Liberal-Labor-Irlsh Alliance would be in a majority in the next house of commons, bets are that the majority will not be a big one. —o —” LEW LOOKS REAL NATURAL. The Indianapolis Star this morning gave a two-column reproduction of Lew Ellingham, the new secretary of state, at work at his desk. It was real good, but we couldn’t see where the old boy looked any different than he did when writing editorials for the Daily Democrat.

Decatur, Ind. Saturday Evening, December 3, 1910.

OPERATION WAS SERIOUS. Mrs. Jesse Brenneman Operated Upon at Hope Hospital. Jesse Brenneman, Mrs. Chester Johnson and Mrs. P. L. Andrews returned Friday evening from Fort Wayne, where they spent Friday at Hope hospital, being there during the operation performed upon their wife and sister, Mrs. Jesse Brenneman. The operation was performed at 10 o'clock Friday morning by Dr. Miles F. Porter and was a most serious one. Mrs. Brenneman rallied from the anaesthetic, but the outcome is of course still doubtful. WILLING^IOOSIERS Would Assume Responsible Places in Lower House of Congress. AFTER THE JOBS Candidates For Parliamentarian, Clerk and Postmaster of House. Washington, D. C., Dec. 3—lndiana will have candidates for some of the largest and many of the smallest positions in the gift of the speaker of the house of representatives in the sixty-second congress. It developed with the arrival of Indiana representatives on nearly every train, that Hoosiers are offering their services to man the house of representatives in the next congress without making a single draft on another state. Never did Indiana patriotism appear at higher tide. Conforming to the wishes of “tile boys at home,” the twelve Indiana democratic representatives-elect, will hold a conference soon to plan for a center rush for the pie counter. Finley H. Gray, representative-elect from the Sixth district, is expected here nexL week and the conference probably will be held then. The theory upon which the Indiana representatives are proceeding is the old one of “united we stand, divide we fall.” They believe that if they can unite on a policy’ and bunch their influence and votes they will be able to plant Indiana’s banner on the highest rampart of the patronage works. The coming representatives report that there are many willing souls in Indiana, who are ready to serve their country in minor positions under the new house of representatives, where the work is light and the pay considerable. These volunteers are hammering the representatives with letters and petitions. There are also, in addition to these, several men of distinction in the party who have won their spurs through effective party service who are naw being put forward by their friends for the larger and more Important positions in the house organization. Among these latter may be mentioned the following: For parliamentary clerk to the speaker, Mason J. Niblack of Vincennes, Ind. For clerk of the house, Mark Storen of Scottsburg, Ind. For postmaster of the house, William M. Moss of Linten, Ind. — o •— A FAREWELL BANQUET To be Given by K. of P. Lodge For Horace Callow The Knights of Pythias will on next Thursday evening, December 8, give a farewell banquet at the K. of P. Home for Horace Callow and wife who leave soon for Missouri, to spend the winter. The banquet will be for the Knights and their wives, and an excellent musical program has also been arranged for the evening. J. FRED VISITED HIS DECATUR FRIENDS. Hon. J. Fred France of Huntington, clerk-elect of the supreme court, was here Friday shaking hands with old friends and receiving their congratulations, this being his first visit here since the election. Fred was reared here and has many friends who are glad of his success. He will assume his new duties January Ist and will serve the state for four years. He will move to Indianapolis next Tuesday.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Grand Jury Will Finish Their Work by Next Tuesday, it is Believed. NEW TRIAL MOTION Was Argued in the Weis Case Today—Final Ditch Report Was Filed. The grand jury is pegging away on the various matters, called to their attention, . where there have been violations of the law, during the past two years. They have examined a large number of witnesses and it is likely that there will be a number of indictments. They will report next Tuesday. German Building Loan Fund & Saving association vs. Melville J. Butler et al., note, appearance by C. L. Walters for A. A. Butler, one of defendants. A final report was filed in the Sophia Conrad drain, allowed and the ' superintendent discharged. City of Fort Wayne vs. Liekauf Packing Co.,injunction, dismissed and costs paid. In the matter of John Scheiman, administrator of the Mary Knavel estate, a motion was filed for distribution of funds in hands of clerk, and so ordered. Arguments were heard today by Special Judge Peterson on a motion for a new trial in the case of Bessie Weis vs. Louis Weis, divorce. REPORTEDDYING Mrs. James Close is at Point of Death Suffering From Paralysis. SICK SINCE AUGUST Her Two Brothers Are at Her Bedside—Careful Attention Needed. Mrs. James Close, residing in the north part of the city, is lying at the point of deatn, suffering from an attack of paralysis, from which she has suffered for several months. Last August she went on an excursion to Big Rapids, Mich., for a visit with her brother ,and it was while at this place that she suffered a strode, aiyl was conveyed to her home in this city on a cot. Ever since that time she has been troubled more or less with this affliction, and has been confined to her bed on several occasions. A few days ago she took a turn for the worst and is now unable to use her limbs at all. The stroke is on the left side, making it more serious, because she has no use of her left arm. Lust evening she was reported as dying and this morning there was but little improvement in her condition. Her brothers had been sent for. William of Big Rapids, Mich., arrived Friday, and G. W. Daugherty of Custer county, Okla., is also at her bedside. The latter was formerly a resident of this county, going from here to Michigan in 1876 and in 1897 went to Oklahoma, where he had since resided. He is a personal friend of Governor Haskell, and at the present, time is working with others to have the capital changed from Guthrie to Oklahoma City. CHANGES HANDS. The Monroe Livery and Sale Barn Has Been Sold. Bert Barkley of Monroe, who has been the proprietor of the livery and feed stables at that place, has disposed of his property to Jonathan Andrews and son, who will take possession at once. The new firm is capable of carrying on this business as it shuld be carried on, and will try to keep up the good record of their predecessor.

HANDSOME IMPROVEMENTS. Bain Building Enlarged and Refinlshed Handsomely. Paper hangers and painters, under the direction of Will Chronister, are putting the finishing touches on the James Bain building, the upper flats of which are occupied by Mr. and Mrs. James Bain. The improvements have been quite extensive. An addition was mode at the rear, which comprises a kitchen and closets, and a large, rooyy balcony or porch for the flat above, while to the meat market below it means an additional work room. The entire Interior of the flat is being repapered in an artistic way and the wood-work is reflnished, making a most comfortable and convenient home, as well as being artistic in a high degree. TH? life heroic Is Subject of Rally Day Program to be Given Sunday Morning. AT THE M. E. CHURCH A Good Program of Story and Music Has Been Prepared For Occasion. On account of the inclement weather of last Sunday, the M. E. Sunday school rally day program, which had been prepared for last Sunday morning, was postponed until tomorrow morning at 10:39 o’clock, when the same program, as follows, will be given: Organ Voluntary—Miss Frances Merryman. Processional —Entire School. The Call to Praise —Responsive Reading 3. (a) Hymn of Praise. Primary Department - Exercises: Concert Exercise, with Refrain; recitation by Margaret Mills’ class —Five Girls with Class Unison. Song—“ God’s Beautiful World.” The Call to Prayer—Responsive Reading. Prayer—Rev. W. J. Myers, closing with “The Lord’s Prayer.” Responsive Reading—“ Heroes of Faith.” Recitation —“To Victis” —Miss Vada Martin. Recitation —“The Sheep of the Fold” —Herman Myers. Hymn of Faitfl—All. Recitation —“The Hero of a Midnight Charge”—Kenyon Walters. Recitation-*-“The Need of the Hour” Carlyle Flanders. Hymn—All. Reading—“A Canibal Island Hero” —Mrs. Charles R. Dunn. Recitation) —“Unwasted days”—Jonas Tritch. Hymn. Story—“A Hero Who Won His Fight”—Dwight Peterson. Recitation —“Give Us Men”—David Orcutt. Hymn For the Nation. Story—“ The Hero of Heroes”— Miss Etta Mallonee. Recitation —“The Crystal Christ”— Miss Ethel Smith. The Hymn of Victory. The Work of the Board of Sunday Schools —Superintendent C. L. Walters. Offering For the Board of Sundar Schools. Responsive Psalm and Gloria. Closing Prayer by the Pastor — Sherman Powell. o— MOORE’S MIND WAS AFFECTED. Vincennes, Ind., Dec. 3 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Counsel for the defense in the case against M. E. Moore, on trial for the murder of Charles E. Gibson, intrduced testimony today to sho wthat Moore was of unsound mind when he shot Gibson. His business partner was the chief witness. The case is expected to go to the jury Monday night or Tuesday morning. €— HIS FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY. Eight little boys helped to celebrate Truman Johnson's fifth birthday this afternoon at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Brokaw, in the north part of town. Grandma baked a beautiful big cake for the occasion and the children enjoyed a taffy-pulling. Those present were Masters Meredith Stewart, Richard, Robert and Walter Miller, Kenneth Wilson, Adrian Herman, Edward MurI phy and David Grim.

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NEW TRUSTEE LAW Is BeinE Urged by the State Association Composed of Those Officers. WOULD CLASSIFY Will Present Bill to the Coming Legislature Asking For This. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 3 —The Indiana State Trustees’ association has just drafted a township bill to be presented at the next session of .the general assembly which, if passed, will divide the 1,016 townships of the state into seven classes, similar to the classification of the cities and towns act, and provide for fixed salaries for township trustees for ail classes except the seventh, a per diem salary being allowed the latter. The bill abolishes the township advisory board, provides for the appointment of road supervisors by the trustees, the employment of office help in the larger townships, repeals the law requiring appropriations for public expenditures and gives the trustees the power to fix the tax levy, subject to appeal to the board of county commissioners. The bill was drafted by Henry Seyfriend, an Indianapolis lawyer, and was approved yesterday by a sub-com-mittee of the legislative committee of the State Trustees' association. Chas. Pittenger of Muncie, president of the Trustees’ association, is chairman of the subcommittee. The other members of the subcommittee which approved the bill are John C. Becker of Hammond, secretary of the Indiana State Trustees’ association: E. T. Lloyd, prairie Creek, vice president, and Henry L. Brown, Wanamaker, treasurer. Plan Joint Conference. The bill will be presented at the meeting of the trustees December 6th to Bth in Indianapolis for final approval. Minor changes may be made, but in the main the bill will stand as drawn, it is said. The salaries to be paid trustees in the six classes of townships are not included in the present draft of the bill. The amounts are left blank and probably will not be written into the bill until near the time of the meeting of the state legislature. A MOST EXCELLENT CONCERT. Given by Salisbury Concert Company at M. E. Church. One of the very hest entertainments of music and reading that has ever been given in Decatur, was that heard by a large audience at the Methodist church Friday evening when eight members of the famous Salisbury Concert company gave a most excellent and high class program, the same being given under the auspices of the Epworth League. The members of the Salisbury family are highly talented and comprise a full orchestra. The program consists of vocal, violin, flute, piano, cornet, and other instrumental solos, duets, and orchestral selections of high class, besides a number of readings excellently interpreted. The Salisbury family includes ten members, but two are at present in school and were unable to appear here. At 4 o’clock they gave an open air concert, highly appreciated. They are undoubtedly one of the best concert companies that has appeared here. They go from here to Rockford, Ohio, where they give a concert Monday evening. EDITOR REEVES’ RETRACTION. Charles Reeves, the Hartford City editor, who was arrested Friday on a charge of criminal libel, and served with legal notice to retract, under threat that a 110,000 damage suit will be filed against him, if he does not, does not seem much afraid. His retraction Friday evening was as follows: “Just imagine, if you can, how any newspaper could damage a pair of thirty-cent cops like Ssfcier and Hunt ten thousand dollars' worth.” BUYS QUINN RESIDENCE. Martin Miller has purchased the Don Quinn residence, comer Ninth I and Monroe streets and expects to move into his new home next week.

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