Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 6, Decatur, Adams County, 7 January 1911 — Page 2

ifH€ Daily DEMOCRAT J* L .... f Mvoiiahta tvery Evening, kxoepi i Sunday, by |i DtCATUU Dt HOC HAT COMPANY ' LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER j' Subscription Rate* Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier ■. .Jo-i'O Per month by mail .....JI cunta Per year, by mail >2r59 Single Copies...., 2 cents Advertiala< rates' made known on application, Entered at the postoffice at Decatu", ndlana, as gecond-class mail matter. -— -■■■-- ■■■■■ — A ~~ -*» | I The Indianapolis News speaks as follows ot the governor’s mesage: I t "Though the message of Governor! Marshall is comparatively short, it covers a great deal of ground, and contains many recommendations, most of which are wise. On the liquor ques-' iion the governor is in line with his i party platform and with his own, speeches during the campaign. He ad- ( vises the substitution of the city and j township for the county unit, insists I that the remonstrance law be left as it is, and asks for additional legislation for the regulation and control of j the traffic. The governor would strengthen the present license law', divorce the saloon worn the brewery, l increase the license fee and the bond of tire liquor seller, limit the number of saloons, “increase the penalties and provide for a suspension of the license on a second violation and a complete revocation on the third.” We think there will be a general approval of the suggestion that the legislature repeal the law which permits the organization of ‘literary and educational clubs' which exist only to enable their members to get liquor unlawfully. To repeal the county option law and to make no new provision for the better control of the traffic would be ' a serious mistake.” After taking up each item of the message and discussing it, the News concludes thus: “As a whole the message is a creditable utterance. The legislature could hardly ask for a better chart by which to steer its course. It is hardly possible that all the governor's plans can be carried out. He is right in prefer- j ring a few reforms embodied in wise laws to a large number of crude and undigested statutory enactments.' The legislature, though it may not be able to do everything, can do much. It can act at least in the spirit of the message asd serve the people rather than the Interests. OBITUARY. Lewis Lincoln Rupert, the youngest; of a family of eleven children (four of whom only survive him) was born February 17, 1861, on a farm in Allen county, Ohio, where he grew to manhood, receiving a good common school education. He was a kind hearted, dutiful son, and a favorite among his schoolmates and associates, and a boy with whom other parents were pleased to hove their sons associate. In early life he became a member of the United Brethren church, and at once became active in Sabbath school and other church work, which activity never ceased until death —a Sabbath school teacher, superintendent, class leader. In 1889 he was licensed by his chosen church as an exhorter; in 1893 made a regular ordained minister and later ordained to the office of an

'T'he first week of Our Fifth Annual Winter Clearance Sale has eclipsed all others and the many who have taken advantage of this weeks sale have profited by cur great offerings. ---HAVE YOU---did you get your share of the bargains, if not, be sure to do so next week. The Myers-Dailey Go. Clothiers & Furnishers.

I elder of the church. He was a regu-1 air minister for two years, when he retired from the work ot a regular minister and with bls growing family engaged In farming. His devotion to and activity In the church, however, never ceased, in his death his family has lost a kind and attentive hueI band and father and his church and : community a powerful factor for mor ality and the upbuilding of a strong I Christian citizenship. In 1880 he was married to Anna Trippy, a resident lof Van Wert County, Ohio, to which union., were born nine children, one of whom died in infancy while the j family resided in Ohio. In 1895 he moved with his family :to Indiana, having purchased a farm ; which has ever since been the family home. He had been In poor health for several months, but his serious illness [came about the midtild of November. The middle of December he was removed to a Fort Wayne hospital in hopes that careful medical attention ■ might help him, but the disease baf.fled the skill of the best physicians 'and death claimed him December 28, 11910, at the age of 49 years, 10 months and 11 days. His was a life full Os noble deeds. I His sufferings were intense, all of which he bore with patience, knowing .that all was well with him. Among his last statements were the words, "Tell the children to be good and meet Ime in heaven.” Besides a wife he leaves eight children: Sarah, Margie. Cyntha, William, Jesse, Mary, Harvey and Sylvan, four of whom are married; also three grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his departure. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. Weyer at the Monroe M. E. church, interment at the Maplewood cemetery. Thank God for a father’s love In the hour of weal or woe. A father's voice will reach us Wherever we may go. And, though his life has ebbed away, And left his friends so dear, Earth will hold no dearer spot Than thy peaceful grave. o EXECUTRIX SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. | Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, the executrix of the last will and testament of Anson VanCamp, deceased, will offer for sale iat public sale at tht; late foundry and machine shop of the decedent, known as the Van Camp Foundry and Machine Works, on North Eighth street, in the City of Decatur, Adams County, Indiana, on Monday, January 16, 1911, at 1:30 p. m„ the personal property of said estate, consisting of one book case. 1 lot of books, 1 lot of glue, 1 lot of asbestos pipe covers, 2 elevator gea s, a lot of tools, nipples, coupling.;, steam and gas engine supplies, and fittings, iron, steel and brass junk and various other articles. Terms —Cash in hand on day of sale. LAURA A. VAN CAMP, Executrix. Heller, Sutton & Heller, Attorneys. 3t6 ■ —* O’ - — NOTICE TO CREDITORS. State of Indiana, Adams County. In the Adams Circuit Court, November Term, 1910. First National Bank of Fort Wayne vs. The Cardwell Mill and Lumber Co. et al. To the creditors of the Cardwell Mill and Lumber Co. Notice is ueretry given that by an order of the Adams Circuit court, made and entered in the above cause all creditors are ordered and directed to file their claims with the undersigned receiver, appointed in said cause, within thirty (30) days from this date. Dated this sth day of January, 1911. F. M. SCHIRMEYER, Receiver. Vesey & Vesey, A. P. Beatty, Attorneys for Receiver. 5t30.

SOCIETY uulNto Columbian Club’s Annual Mid-Winter Ball the Social Event of THE NEXT WEEK Medical Association Will Meet Friday the Thir-teenth---Social Notes. Prayer pulls the rope below and the great bell rings above in the ears of God. He who wins with heaven is the man who grasps the rope boldly and pulls continuously, with all his might.—Spurgeon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson of north of Monmouth will entertain a company of neighbors at supper this evening. Guests will be the families of C. D. Kunkel, E. S. Christen and Harvey Clark. One of the most brilliant social events of next week will be the annual mid-winter dance given Monday evening by the Columbian club at the K. of C. hall. A great many invitations have been issued and a large attendance will enjoy the pleasure of this festive event. The Christian Ladies’ Aid enjoyed a very good meeting Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. C. Enos. The attendance was quite large and after the business was disposed of the ladies enjoyed a pleasant hour in social intercourse. The Historical club will make a study of Buchanan’s administration next Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. P. G. Williams. Mrs. R. S. Peterson will conduct the arrangement of the program. The medical association will hold its regular monthly meeting next Friday, the thirteenth, at the office of Dr. J. M. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jaberg of North First street entertained the Twilight club in a very fine manner Friday evening. Progressive pedro was a muchenjoyed game and the first prize was won by Mrs. Anna Yahne, while the booby went to Mrs. Cliffton Haughton. A flower contest was also most interesting, the honors in this going to Cl iff ton Haughton. Delicious refreshments were served. Guests of honor were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Butler. Miss Martha Tribolet of Bluffton will be entertained over Sunday at the home of Miss Ruby Artman. MARTIN’S “UNCLE TOM'S CABIN.” The Bosse opera house will have on Tuesday, January 10th, Al W. Martin's mammoth production of the immortal American drama, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” the most correct and expressive scenic production of the late Harriet Beecher Stowe’s everlasting legacy to posterity ever seen in America. The only version that has been accepted by the pulpit as a moral instruction. No such amount of money as Mr. Martin has spent on this play has ever before been expended on this neglected and much-abused American drama. He has taken great pains in the selection of the cast and has engaged actors for their special fitness for their various parts, rather than for their ability to play some instrument in the band, which has been the rule with managers of like attractions. The company which Mr. Martin will bring to our city is said to number over fifty people, including negroes to add to the pictures and sing and dance in in the.levee and other scenes. A special train of Pullman palace cars are required to transport this famous monarch of them all. CARD OF THANKS. We desire in this manner to thank our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our husband and father. MRS. ANNA RUPERT & CHILDREN. Encouraging. A Philadelphia clergyman tells of tn incident in connection with his first visit to a town in Pennsylvania, where he expected to be called as pastor. While tramping along a dusty road he was so fortunate as to encounter a man in a --agon who gave him a lift During the conversation that ensued between the two the divine chanced to ask: “Do the folks hereabout enjoy religion?” “I don’t know exactly.” replied his companion, “but I s’pose that them that has It enjoys it.”

’ QUEER INDIAN BELIEFS. The Five World* of the Bella Coj . Sun Worshipers. There is an odd feature hi the th u ogy of the small Indian tribe of thBella Coola which inhabit British Ui» lumbta in about latitude 52 They Iw lleve shut there are five worlds, oie above the other, and the middle one 1.our own world, the earth. Above It are two henveus, and under It are two ■nderworlds. In the upper heaven Is tlie supreme deity, who Is n woman, ■nd she doesn’t meddle much with the affairs in the second world below Iter .The zenith is the center of the lower heaven, and here is the house of the gods, in Which live the sun and the test of the deities. Our own earth is believed to be an island swimming in the ocean. The first underworld from the earth is inhabited by ghosts, who can return, when they wish, to heaven, from which place they may be sent down to our earth. If then they misbehave again they are cast into the lower of the underworlds, and from this bourn no ghostly traveler returns. The Bella Coola are sun worshipers, for Senex. the sun, the master of the bouse of gods, who Is called the father and the sacred one. is the only deity to whom the tribe pray. Eucb family Os the Bella Coola has Its own traditions and its own fopu of the current traditions, so that in the mythology of the tribe there are countless contradictious. When any one not a member of a elan tries to tell a tradition which does not belong to his clan. It is like a white man trying to tell another's Joke—he is considered as appropriating the property right which does not belong to him. SMOKELESS POWDER. It Came Through Experimenting For High Explosives. The idea is very general that smokeless powder in being practically smokeless achieves its greatest end, but as a matter of fact its smokeless feature is Incidental and was an accident When the idea of modern long range guns was conceived it was at once apparent that the old black powder lacked explosive force, and thousands of experiments were made with various chemicals to procure a powder of high explosive properties, and this was at last accomplished. When the new powder was tried, much to the surprise of every one it was found that practically no smoke followed the explosion, though this could of course have been predicted had the question ever arisen. The volume of smoke from black powder is due mainly to the quantity of charcoal in the powder. an ingredient not found in the smokeless explosive. Smokeless powder, though a great boon to the sportsman, is of questionable value on the battlefield, so far as its smokelcssness is concerned. The smoke- clouds of old days were frequently most advantageously used to cloak movements of troops and batteries and really interfered with the enemy much more than with the troops creating the smoke.—Exchange. Saved by Fireflies. The gigantic tropical fireflies which swarm in the forests and canebrakes of most of the low lying West Indian islands once proved the salvation of the city of Santo Domingo. A body of buccaneers, headed by the notorious Thomas Cavendish, had laid all their plans for a descent upon the place, intending to massacre the inhabitants and carry away all the treasure they conveniently could, and had actually put off their boats for that purpose. As they approached the land, however, rowing with muffled oars, they were greatly surprised to see an infinite number of moving lights In the woods which fringed the bayou up which they had to proceed, and, concluding that the Spaniards knew of their approach, they put about and regained their ship without attempting to land. The Wonderful Banana. Some people believe that the banana was the original forbidden fruit of the garden of Eden. In any case it is one of the curiosities of the vegetable kingdom, being not a tree, a palm, a bush, a shrub, a vegetable or a herb, but a herbaceous plant with the status of a tree. Although it sometimes attains a height of thirty feet, there is no woody fiber in any part of its structure. and the bunches growing on the dwarf banana plant are often heavier than the stalk which supports them. No other plant gives such a quantity of food to the acre as the banana. It yields 44 times more by weight than the potato and 133 times more than wheat. Moreover, no insect will attack it. and it Is always immune from diseases of any kind. Convinced. “Do you think a college education helps a man in business?” “Sure. I’ve had two collego boys here workin’ for me durin’ the past year, and I was afraid to discharge either one of ’em for fear they’d find fault with my grammar when I done it.”—Chicago Record-Herald. Following Orders. Charlie—What have you been doing to your face, dear boy? Percy—l tried to shave myself this morning. Charlie —What on earth for? Percy—The doctor told me that I ought to take xaore exercise—lllustrated Bits. At Cross Purposes. Scott—Half the people in the worid don’t know what the other half are doiag. Mott—No; that is because the other half ere doing them. — Boston Transcript.

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DO NOT MISS IT Fine Entertainment Given Tonight by Blue Bells Concert Company AT THE M. E. CHURCH Under Auspices of Epworth League—Program Contains Many Surprises. Many tickets have been sold by the members oi tne Epworth League for the entertainment to be given at the M. E. church this evening under their auspices by the Blue Bells Concert company. An admission of twentyfive and fifteen cents will be charged and a large audience should greet this one of the best entertainment companies. The company includes Miss Blanche Kettlewell, soprano; Miss Lucile T. Paine, violinist; Miss Pearl Bogart, pianist; Miss Alma McCormick, reader. The company makes a specialty of ensembied numbers, though their solo work is also exceedingly fine. Their program is finely arranged and is rendered in a most informal way. It is always announced from the platform and this keeps the audience on the alert in anticipating what will come next. This gives the concert company a chance to spring delightful surprises upon the audience at opportune times which would not be possible if the audience were in possession of a printed program. Miss McCormick, reader, has appeared in an entertainment in this city a year or so ago, and those who had the delightful opportunity of hearing her at that time, will not miss the pleasure in store for them this evening.

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