Decatur Democrat, Volume 36, Number 49, Decatur, Adams County, 24 February 1893 — Page 1

The DecatUß Democrat.

VOLUME XXXVI.

HOME NEWS.

“Smoke the Leland.” Boom the County Fair! Frank Mann was nt Indianapolis thia week, Mrs. Elmer Merriman lias been quite aiek the past week. Go to M. A. Vondran for your fancy and staple groceries. 46w8 Whips, Whips, of all kinds, cheap, at 47-4 Ellsworth, Meyers & Co, If you want a nice, pleasant smoke, call for the “Leland,” 5c cigar at 48 0 Yager Bro’s. Miss B. Jane Moore left for Wauseon, Ohio, Wednesday morning, after an extended visit with the family of T. R. Moore. Ellsworth, Myers & Co., have put in a full line of House Paints and oils of all kinds, Call and get prices and save money. 47-4 We are selling out our Robes, Horse Blankets, and winter goods at cost, to make room for Spring Call and see them'. Ellsworth, Myers &Co 47-4 Rev, C. E. Kircher, of Knightstown, will preach at the Presbyterian church, of this city, next Sabbath morning and evening. The entire congregation is urged to be present. The phonographic entertainment announced in last week’s Democrat to be given at District School House No. 2, Root township, failed to materialize; but will be given on next Saturday night.

B. F. Watson, the Canadian orator, will lecture before tbe Christian Endeavor Society, at the Presbyterian church, on Friday evening next, March Bd. Subject: Patience, Luck and Perseverance. Admission, 25c. Deputy sheriff Ed Bliss, of Jay Co., came up to the city last Saturday evening to take in tbe sights. He brought along with him one of Portland's fair damsels who will board at the hotel MKr Ttek9 : - If you want fresh, reliable garden seeds, buy Lemdretb's seeds, of Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. As all seeds not sold at the end of the season are burned, there is no danger of getting old seed. 49-w6 A house and lot for sale, situated in the north-west part of the city. The house has three rooms, there is also a a small stable, a good well of water, and a lot of fruit trees on the lot. This property will be sold at a bargain. For price and terms call at this bffice. 46tf Mrs. Sarah Fisher aod Mrs. Ella Butler went to Chicagpjast Tuesday and returned Wednesday accompanied by L. N. Fisher, whose misfortune and sickness have been mentioned several times in this paper. Mr. Fisher has not entirely recovered but seems to be in a fairway to convalesce. Mrs. Jacob Schafer entertained a number of ladies quite admirably at her home on last Thursday evening, in honor of Mrs. E. A. Schafer, of South Bend, and Mrs 11. 11. Ilobrock, of Ft. Wayne. The luncheon was served by our worthy host Locke of the New Burt House. The guests from outside tbe city were Mrs Fred. Myers, of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Jackson, of Williamsport. The entire force or tire Democrat,— editor included—were placed under the “pressure” by “Philosopher J. N.,” for the period of one hour, last Monday. The spell Was a charming one and while it lasted he read our titles clear, thanking us kindly for preserving the large roll of copy that we never printed. His locks are gray but be slill claims that he has tbe power After considering himself even with tbe office, he lifted the veil and hied himself to the Journal , office, where he said wisdom flowed up and down the columns of that paper like sap flows up and down the pores of the sugar tree. He will positively be at the Court House on next Tuesday night. Every body invited. ■ ~ . II -I James D. Hoffman will sell at his residence, one mile east of Honduras and three miles south of Peterson, on Tuesday. March 7, 1893, the following property; Five bead of horses, 4 work horses, 7 head of cattle, 4 cows, 1 heifer that will soon be fresh, 2 yearlings, 1 brood sow, 8 head of sheep, 7 head of ewes, 1 Shropshire buck,' 1 two horse wagon, 1 one horse wagon, 1 pair of bob-sleds, 1 Mcdbrmlck binder, 1 Buckeye combined reaper and mower. 1 riding corn cultivator, 1 steam or handpower cutting machine, 1 wind mill, 1 corn sbeller, 1 Baker grain drill, 1 hay rake, plows, 1 grain cradle, harrow, 1 set double harness, 1 log chain, farming implements, etc. Terms; Sums of $3 and under cash; over $3 a credit of nine months will be given, purchaser giving note with good approved security, with fl percent interest after maturity,

Our “Dick” was at home Sunday. Notice Yager Bro's “ad” in another column. Sherman Mott is at Elkhart, working up life insurance. R. S. Peterson was at Ft. Wayne the first of the week. L. C. DeVoss was at Winchester this week on legal business. Atorney P. G. Hooper was at Portland on legal business this week, Page Blackburn and wife are* visiting friends at Fort Wayne this week. Will Grant and family, of Lima, are the guest of Benj. Grant and family. Mrs. Hollopeter, of Cedarville, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Will Teeple this week. Jacob Stults died last evening at five o'clock. Obituary notice will appear next week. Mrs. Emma Zimmerman of Leo, was the guest of her brother George Teeple and other friends this week. J. D. Hale has just received two cars of the celebrated Old Lee Anthracite Coal, chestnut size. Orders promptly filled. > 47-8

The flag that floated from the Court House tower on Washington’s birthday was a surprise to every body. How patriotic we are, at times Grandmother Schafer, mother of Jacob and Fred Schafer, returned home in South Bend, Monday, accompanied by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Dr. Shafer, of the same place, Married at the M. E. parsonage on last Wednesday evening, by the Rev. G. B. Work, Myron E. Wilson of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Miss Alice A. Becraft, of Flint, Michigan.

Our contemporary, the Journal, has changed location. They now occupy the building formerly used by Jay Tolan as a marble shop, where you can find them on the first floor. Let there be a grand and glorious tnra oat this aft«rm-*» to attend exercises given by the Public Schools. Good programs have been prepared in each room. Come and encourage both teachers and pupils by your presence.

The “B. & M.” Cigar, manufactured by Byers & McConnell, has become the Standard Brand among Smokers. It possesses the make-up of a ton cent cigar being filled with pure Havana tobacco. Ask for the “B. & M.” and you will always enjoy a good smoke.

The K of P. and the Sisters of K. of P. will worship at the Christian church next Sunday. Rev. Lewis will advise them of the condition of their lives and will advise them to be brave and to fate the dangers with courage that beset their way. While he instructs them in their duty to God, as well as to their families and friends.

Mr. C. F. Davis, editor of the Bloomfield lowa, Farmer, says: I can recom,|nend Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy to all sufferers with colds and croup. I have used it in my family for the past two years and have found it the best I ever used for the purpose for which it is intended. 50 cent bottles for sale by W. H. Nachtrieb, “The Druggist.” f

The Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago had a wreck last Wednesday near Columbia City, in which one passenger was killed and thirty-six injured. Several Fort Wayne people were on the ill-fated train, among them Dr. J. Young, who had his left leg, broken, and was otherwise badly bruised. The wounded are all in hospital at Fort Wayne where they will receive the best of attention. The accident was caused by a tire breaking on one of the drive wheels.

Joseph V. Dory, of Warsaw, 111., was troubled with rheumatism and tried a number of different remedies, but says none of them seemed to do him any good; but finally he got hold of one that speedily cured him. He was much pleased with it, and felt sure that others similarly afflicted would like to know what the remedy was that cured him. He states for the benefit of the public that it is called Pain Balm. For sale by W. H. Nachtrieb, “The Druggist.” f

Milo Wilson, of near Preble, and Henry Bloom, of French township, got into a controversy last week at Preble. It was a warm affair for Bloom and he concluded to have ’Squire Smith of this place to help him get even with Wilson, Last Tuesday was the day set for hearing tbe evidence. After tbe evidence was beard, the Squire said that as everthing pointed to the guilt of Wilson, he in tbe name of tbe great commonwealth of tbe state of Indiana would tax the usual fine with tbe trimmings added. Neither of tbe parties are any better off since the trouble except tbe state and

DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1893.

Burt Nicholls was at Ft. Wayne on Monday on business. Dr. Neptune will move bis office to the rooms over Brown’s saloon. Attend the lecture of Philosopher J. N. at the court house Tuesday night. M. A. Vondran has the largest line of Queensware and Glassware in the city. 46-3 David E, Studabaker and wife Sundayed at Goshen with Mrs. Studabaker’s parents. The Knights of St. John of our city will Meupy the upstairs recently vacated by the Decatur Journal. Harness! Harness! Hand-made harness at Ellsworth, Myers & Co’s. New Hardware Store. 47-4 Dionis Schmitt and William Mersmann visited Fort ,Wayne on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Frank Meibers, who for the past year has been connected with the Randall Hotel case, returned to this city on last Saturday. The great and only Philosopher of the 19th century will lecture at the court house on Tuesday night next. No one should miss this rare treat.

Ellsworth, Myers & Co. say they are having a nice trade, and attribute it to their low prices. Call and see them and they will save you money. 47 4 Miss Stella Faughty and Miss Dule Adv, of Ossion. after attending the joint Institute at Berne st Saturday, remembered their Decatur friends with a short visit.

A young man of our city, with tonsorial proclivities, went out in this wide world last week to malje his fortune. When last heard from he was counting ties between here and Peterson. Os course his place at the old homestead has been reserved for emergencies. Mis. E. A. Allen left yesterday to join her husband at Indianapolis, where they will make. their home for a while at least, as Rev. Allen has charge of the Sixth Presbyterian church in that

For SatAs—A well im proved Farm, of 200 acres, near Salem, Adams county, Ind., at a great bargain. For further information, address, S. Campbell. Willshire, O. Also at residence on farm. 48-4

John Tonnellier has bought the stock of hardware of Nicholas Tonnellier, and will sell the same at cost. The stock consists of Hardware, Sewing Machines, Agricultural Implements, Tinware, one Large Safe, and all the Furniture, such as Shelving, Counters. Desks, &c. The entire stock will be sold at cost. Store Open at all hours. Come early and securea bargain. All sums over $5 a credit of nine months will be given: 45tf

Mr. Albert Favorite, of Arkansas City, Kansas., wishes to give our readers the benefit of his experience with colds. He says: “I contracted a cold early last spring that settled on my lungs, and had hardly recovered from it when I caught another that hung on all summer and left me with a hacking cough which I thought I never would get rid of. I had used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy some fourteen years ago with mnch success, and concluded to try it again. When I had got through with one bottle my cough had left me, and I have not suffered with a cough or cold since. I have recommended it to others, and all speak well of it.” 50 cent bottles for sale by W. 11. Nachtrieb, “tThe Druggist.” f *

Don’t Be Afraid. So many people are afraid to use medicines that are put up ready for use, why this should be;we are unable to say, Dr. Marshall’s Lung Syrup is a cough medicine that has been sold for twenty years, thousands of people have used this, and there is not the least danger in using it, as this medicine is prepared from the best roots and herbs known to medical science by competent persons, this medicine is guaranteed to satisfy in all cases of coughs, colds and throat or lung trouble, it can be given to the smallest child without danger, and is pleasant to the taste. Try r it. By dealers. Price 25,50 and SI.OO, f

Own Your Own Home, and Stop Paying Kent. Tbe German Building, Loan Fund and Building Association, a local institution of our city, will loan yon money to build a bouse, and you can pay it back in small monthly payments. Its terms are most reasonable, and the expenses are three-quarter less t han any other association now doing business in the city. As an investment, it offers all that can with honesty be offered by any association. German Building, Loan Fund and Savings Association. Paul G. Hooper Sec’y. ■ 47-7

We have secured.the agency for the celebrated “Leland'’ 5c cigar. Try them. Yager Bros. 48-6 . - Miss Rose Ilolthouse will open a millinery shop in the rooms formerly occupied by Dr. Neptune, as dental parlors. Miss Mary Close is having a new and elegant design of paper put on in her millinery store. Any one in need of a good house of seven rofimS "’ift* out-buildings and fine fruit trees can buy the same cheap by calling at this office. 46tf

Mrs. W. C. Compton, returned home to Indianapolis, after a pleasant two weeks visit with Ar mother and brother, Mrs. and Mr. True. Wm. Reynolds wants to see all his old friends at EHswoith, Myers & Co’s, new Hardware store, where be is doing a general repair and harness businessYou can get a good set of band-made harness at a low figure. 47-4 MORTUARYThomas Archbold was born in Har rison county, Ohio, hear Cadiz, Sept. 19,1811. He moved with his parents to Tuscaraws county in 1818. and resided there till the fall of 1848, and in Sept, of the same year moved with his family to Wells county, Ind., coming overland through a wilderness and with his father settled on the old King place. He was married to ‘Phoebe Valentine in 1835. He was the father of 8 children. 5 boys and 3 girls. He united with the Presbyterian church in 1852. lie departed this life Feb. 21, 1898.

Our Farm Animals. £ — The report upon., comparative numbers and values ancj farm animals based on returns of Jan >893, shows an increase of horses, njul es, and sheep, no material change ib the number of milk cows, a decrease in oxen and other cattle. and a very heavy reduction in the number of swine,r amounting to about 12 per cent. The estimated proSeot numbers ot domestic animals on farms' ranches, and the public range 'are as follows: \ J; Horses ; 4g,f98,14tf 16,206,802 Milch cows .... 16,416,351 16,424,087 Oxen & other cat'l 37,651,239 35,954,196 Sheep . 44,938,365 c 47,273.558 Swine 52,398,019 46,094,807 The increase in mules is very slight. The apparent increase in sheep exceeds two millions, a continuation of the movement which commenced in 1889. In the case of swine there was a small pig crop last spring and the late advance in pork products has caused the slaughtering of some portion of the stock of mature animals. As the average age of these animals is less yian a year, there is a liability to extreme fluctuation in numbers, which is possible of no other species. Average values have declined as to horses and mules, slightly advandfed as to cattle of all kinds; a greater gain appears as to the value of sheep, and a very large advance is seen in swine, amounting to 39 per cent. The average value of horses is $61.22; of mules $70.68 of cows $21.75; pf other cattle $15.24: of sheep $2.66: of swine $6.41.

NATURAL GAS EXPLOSION. Superintendent Patrick Hyland Seriously Injured. A serious and what came near being a fatal accident happened yesterday afternoon at deregulating station of the Natural Gas Company. Patrick Hyland the Superintendent was in the registration building adjusting- some machinery for the regulation of the flow of gas on the line that the consumer receives. On turning around he rubbed against some iron which caused some matches in his vest pocket to ignite. causing an explosion. His hands and face were’burned so badly that the skin peeled off. His eye-brows and hair were singed close up. Dre. Coverdale and Thomas are doing all that can be done to relieve the pain. Joe Comer who was assisting was also burned about the head, face and eyes.

ELEGANTLY SURPRISED. On last Monday the neighbors and town people met at the residence of William Hoagland to remind Mrs. 11. that it was her 43d birthday. She had intended having a birthday dinner for her household, but to her surprise at about dinner time there drove up quite a large number of friends who volunteered their services in getting up the noon day meal. When all the good things were spread on the table, is was very apparent that more than one family could subsist on what was in sight, as ci®e, pie. chicken, and other substantigds made the table groan with their - \eight. After all of their appetites had been appeased v R general good time was inaugurated, in which ,iyo recruits in the art were noticeable, Mrs. Hoagland was the recipient of? several nice presents, presented by represenalives of the firms of J. Ikock uud Ellsworth, Myers & Co.

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Abel Cross is improving a little. Sheriff Jim. Dailey, of Wells county, stopped in to see us yesterday, on his return home from Richmond. Lost —A small pug dog, on January 26. The finder will please return him to David E. Studabaker and receive the reWard. Twenty-Three Choice Lots For Sale. —— The Executers of the estate of Eli Zimmerman, Sr., deceased, have laid out an addition to the south part of the city of Decatur, and are now offering the lots at a bargain and on good terms. A small payment in cash and the balance on good time. Wash. Steele, Eli Zimmerman, 47-2 Exocutors. Excursion Rates to Hot Springs, Ark. ‘‘The World’s Sanitarium.” “The Carlsbad es America.” Take the popular route. Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas Cjty .R. R., “Clover Leaf Route” to St. Louis, thence the Iron Mountain Route. Only one change of cars at St. Louis union depot. Doubin<r pbin via. UMavat I PSlf Pniifp Call on nearest agent, or address. C. C. Jenkins, Gen’l Pass Agent, Toledo, Ohio. N. B.—Low rates to New Orleans and Mobile, account Mardi Gras: also to Washington. D. C., account Inaugural. ts

NOTICE. PRICE LIST AT THE PORK HOUSE, FOR MEATS. CHICAGO DRESSED nEEF. Steak, the best cuts. - - - r -11 c Round and Chuck Steak. - - - 10 Pork, fresh, v 12 Smoked Ham, is Sliced Ham. 22 Side Meat an 1 bacon, smoked. - 16 lleef, for Boiling, o Pork Sausage. - 12 Dry Beef, - - 15 Bulk, 12 Veal and Poultry on hand most all the time.

Fop. Sale.—A Span of young Roan horses, well matched and well broke. I will sell them or trade for a team of good mares. Reyiien Beery. Address Decatur, Ind., residence 5 miles south-west, 47-4 Letter List. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the postofflee at Decatur. Ind., for the week ending Feb. IS. 1893: David Wyer, S. D. Ruick, ft. L. Mollit, care of I. F. Fabn, A. \V. Clarkson, Mrs. Pianity Paniter. F. P. Howard, R. B. Johnson, Scott Taylor. Carrie Taylor, C. E. Wells. Foreign— M. Antonio Cannavina. Persons calling for the above will please sav advertised. B. W. Quinn, P. M.

The following compliment paid to one of our citizens by the Bluffton Banner, and which was inadvertantly omitted by us last week is still fragrant and deserves space in our columns: When Mr. 11. 11. Hart, of Decatur, whose reputation as a musician is well known in this city, stepped foi ward to give bis flute solo, "Morning Lark," tbe audience awaited in almost breathless expectation what they knew was to be a treat, but to say that they were not disappointed is but a very mild way of expressing the masterly way in which be handles that instrument. DISTRICT NO. 3. f Tbe following scholars received 100 per cent of attendance for tbe month enditig Feb. 17: Tom Johnson, Mirtie Good, Russel Andrews, Fred Hess, Effie Good, Earliest Rice, Tom Andrews, EliXn Johnson. Charles Fiona Crist, Ada Johnson, Winnie Russell, Elsie Andrews, Johu Johnson, Mart Andrews, Frank Andrews Melvin Mailonee, Becca Good, Allie Johnson, Linnie Andrews, Mary Mallonee. Charles Andrews. v Eli Merriman, teacher.

Institute Proceedings. Teachers, school officers and those interested in education to the number of two hundred and forty-three met in Joint Teacher's Institute, at Berne, on Saturday morning, Feb. 18,1893. The regular work of the program was music under the direction of Amos Reusser. musical director. Next J. A. Anderson read the 28th chapter of Job and offered prayer. Following the opening exercises was a paper by F. M. Reynolds on the subject: “The patrons in formation, the pupil’s reading and the teacher's library.'' Some of the thoughts expressed were these: The work of education is harmonious development. The work of the school is supplemented to the work of the home. No teacheralwaysdoesexaetiy right. lie makes mistakes; he should talk to the patrons of his school; he should tell them all the truth about the school and about their children: the teacher must be acquainted with books: he must tell the boys and girls what to read; he must be interested in the child’s reading. Teachers are poor and may not add but a few books at a time: these will furnish new material; no teacher should cease to increase his stock of books: lie cannot do so unless he dwarfs his growth. Ida lAing—ln discussion of the subject convoydd the idea as follows: Some patrons do not know what, is required by the School law. They seem to thiuk the teacher on purpose requires things to be dime to no purpose but his own. The patron and tea--her should be acquainted: they should understand something of each other’s work. should tot this world is better, adapWHOratstni" LiHliuian Intelligent lie* ings, as three-fourths being water. The pupils reading. This may be given in the shape of an experience meeting, lama Metliodist I have lead a great many books, some very good ones, some not worth anything and some perfectly horrid. I have read piles of story papers such as the Saturday Night, the New York Ledger and similar publications: 1 never found a story that just ended exactly to suit me: I have read the standard poets, and history after history: I once read an old Scotch history that was recital after recital of blood, it terrified tne .by day and haunted my dreams by night: however. I read some good books. The Bible, Geothe's works, Goldsmith, Tennyson, Swift. Depoe and some of Scott's and the American writers." My reading was unguided, and I read what came iu my way. 1 believe that ail people and especially the young slvouM read weekly newspapers; history, biography, travel and science. The books of the Young People's Reading .Circle are well chosen and should be read by all pupils. Teachers should read some new book or subject each year. He can do much reading at home: his library should contain' well selected books rather than a large number. History, science, such as astronomy, geology. zoology. botany, etc.. Steele's sciences are good and may be made very useful in many reference in traveling. The standard poets, work' of general information. He should read the newspapers and periodicals and know what the world is doing. Next subject considered was: "Is a text book knowledge sufficient forthe American youth?" Some of the greatest needs in the schools of to-day. This subject was presented by E. E. Ereidline, who said among other things, the following: The child needs something more than a text book knowledge: this knowledge leads to an education but of itself is not an education: it is an important matter as to what is comprised in the text book: the text book cannot contain all the child should know. If the memory alone should be developed. the child's culture would be 3 like that of the Chinese, w hose memory alone would ho trained. Man has a three-fold nature, physical, intellectual and moral, each of these must receive its proper culture. The text book is too limited to give what is-required in these lines': what is wanted hr tile way of culture is to produce a manly man or the most womanly woman, in these the higher the attainment the better. 1 have no confidence in the teacher who can say "My school has no needs." There are many lesion* in behavior, in morals and in citizenship and patriotism that caniivt be taught by text books, but should bedaught by the school: that this teaching goes to the heart of the child, it must come frolii the heart of the teacher.

In discussion of the the subject. B. F. j Kizer expressed the following: No the text book knowledge is not eifough for the American youth. He needs a broader education than is contemplated by 4he textbook. Tiie demand for abilit) is Jfreat; the greatest ability lies in on?s ability to rule himself aitd direct his energies., One man is ruled by the sword, another by reason and common sense: teachers should have a general education, this can be started in the text book but not finished. He must have experience, the result of this cannot be gotten from books. Teaching is much as job work; work just within the winter-f one need is longer term and more permanent employment: chiidreirdo better'

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; work in school by continuing steadily, by regular attendance, a good compulsory education law would be a remedy. G. 11. Laughrey in a talk presented his views on “Is it necessary to regard the opinions of our pupils in maintaining order and enforcing school discipline.” Some of the thoughts presented were "Order is heavens first law.” and as school is nearest heaven: I do not think it should be made ian exception to this rule: obedienip is a habit. I believe the habit should be fixed in school: when out of school, law js to be regarded and obeyed. We have tb obey the law and do not think itjwrong. We <Io not question whether it is right. It is a law. The child should learn to obey in the same way. A teacher can have his school help make the rule or law. This way they have an idea as to the need of obedience to them, I answer in the affirmative; they should have their opinions: children are born with the spirit of rebellion in them, their opinions should l»e directed as well as regarded. The subject was discussed by Clista Addrews, whose expressions contained the following: A persons opinions are his property, you make an enemy of him when you trample on his opinions or entirely disregard them. By respecting the opinions of culture, they will be encouraged and believe you consider them at least worthy of your respect, and will work to assist the teacher: The pupils ideas are original with him: he is practicing no deception he believes he is right: he may be discouraged and disgusted and refuse to try; a teacher must use common sense and appeal to reason to change the opinion if wrong and cultivate... a. liking for J. ft. Bryoh, in discussion of the subject presented the following ideas: We have school boards and we have cabinets in the management of government offices: iu the army there are commanders, when a battle is coming on the commanding general does not ask the advice of each soldier, but plans his work and orders are issued for its performance, were not this so no army would be affective. A school board or a teacher need not be particular as to the opinion of everybody. Perhaps some would have never before heard of the subject and would know little about it and care less. It would be all right to take the opinions of patrons on proper subjects. A teacher who cannot form his own plans of school management will soon find a dozen who know nothing at all about teaching, who will try to turn him thia way and that: if his efforts be sucessful he may hear the opinions and then pursue the best plan of action. It is human to err, and divine to be perfect. Nature is the same all the time. Her laws are unchange able. If oue of her laws be broken the penalty must follow. We had no part Iu making them but a hand of justice made and operates them. ,

Next followed a lecture by Prof. A. .Jones, of Marion. Indiana, on the subject, ••Evolution." There is a wrong idea in the minds of some people in regard to evolution. It is a theory that causes produce effects in a multitude of ways. One that a thousand years is but a nicheof time. That the earth existed hundreds and thousands upon thousands of years ere man was its inhabitant. It seems to worry some people that man ever sprang from the monkey. Yet some people's looks would not be of much credit to the monkey. When we consider that the heaviest draught horse sprang from the Shetland pony, the improved apple from the crab apple of Sibe ria or trace the ancestry of our improved hogs, we may have some new thoughts on the subject. Evolution does not disprove, nor try to-do so. the creation of man. It will only make his stages of development. When we think that five hundred millions are at this time running in naked and savagestate. we can see how they differ from those around us. t here is a cause for this. We are not to-day as we were yesterday, a continuous change is going on, what peoplethink they wilLbe." The Egyptians built the pyramids, these pyramids represent aji idea, that idea to-day is recorded, but ours is different: ideas travel, they go out into the world: Spencer and Huxley and Darwin were representatives of ideas, the civilized world lias their ideas. We must not think time stops live thousand years ago. In geology ..and astronomy, ete., we reeog’niz.ealaw that points to five thousandyears as but a small mite of time. N.of, many years ago a greatexcitement prevailed hot to California the west, etc., there was a cause: now they come from north from south from over the sea„to Central United States. What the cause? Natural .gas*. New work: the change is a natural one. This brings in evolution from what is to' something bettv\r. .. We are coiitriiled and guided by the things around us. Your minds are influenced and developed largely on they are fed. This is a law of evolution; you cannot get away from tile law: we cannot play our way to an education; the law of development is exercise, and if we would get an education we must do mental work for it. Work makes minds. [to be eqNTixt-ru.j