Decatur Democrat, Volume 50, Number 26, Decatur, Adams County, 30 August 1906 — Page 3

FIVE VERY SUCCESSFUL DAYS In Which the Teachers Gather Much Valueable Information—A Lecture Last Evening. « Thursday Afternoon. Institute opened with a male quartet, after which Prof. Holland took up his work on “Hamlet” where he left off this morning. The professor is very thorough in his discussions of Shakespeare and not only gives his own views, but quotes the best authorities and writers, showing their good points Mid their mistakes, clinching his own views by sound, logical evidence. This was Prof. Holland’s last talk on Shakespeare and the number of questions asked at the close of the lecture showed that the teachers were anxious to prolong the discussion. The professor said: “The thing that made Shakespeare great is the fact that his own personality does not enter into his plays. Lord Byron is plainly visible in all his ’Work, but Shakespeare only wrote one sonnet in which he allowed his own feelings to express themselves.” Mr. Holland then quoted the poem and pointed out the fact that the great master was subject to the same depressions of spirit as other people. The whole of the music period was devoted to work on rote songs. The interest was so intense that the entire period had passed before anyone could realize that much time had been consumed by the recitation. . At the close of the recitation Miss Thomas held the attention of the institute by rendering a very charming vocal solo. Prof. Coffman began his lecture by saying: “All the people of the world belong to two classes —liars and others. One class of liars misrepresent things unintentionally. Another class tell the truth to their friends, but practice the opposite when with their enemies. A third class lie out of pure selfishness. I suppose few of us tell the truth on all occasions. It Seems very necessary in the business world for men to treat everyone as though he were a rogue This is also somtinues true in school life. The teacher should not leave the rodm and, upon returning, expect all the children to tell the exact truth about everything that happened in his absence. Another class of liars lie because they cannot help it. They have told so many that it has become habitual. There is no cure for such people. Another class lie by exaggerating such as laying “her new hat is just killing.” Another class lie'intentionally. This class is represented by the mother who tells her child that a gypsy will get it if it does not do her bidding. A lie is an expression intentionally made between persons of mutual good faith for the express purpose of deception. Lying is encouraged by treating the lie lightly. At the close of the , last regular ’.esson the Truant Officer, Mr. Harlo Mann made a few pointed remarks to the teachers in which he urged that all possible effort should be made to make the schools a grand success and that all children should be in school. The George Junior RepublicWhen announcement was made of a lecture on the above subject, many people wondered the meaning-of the subject. Prof. E. 0. Holland began his leetpre by saying: “The George Junior Republic is the reflection of a twentieth century idea and also of a twentieth century, ideal. ’ ’ In about 1890, Willian R. George, a farmer of central New York, with a capital of about $6,000, paid a visit to the slum districts of New York City. Here he saw the terrible , condition of the children and resolved to have a number of them spend the summer on his farm. It was not long, however, until the neighbors sent in complaints against the children, charging them with thieving. Mr. George then organized a republic among his boys and girls. In this republic suffrage is universal—boys and girls are on the same equality. The officers—Judge of the Court, Chief of Police, Attorney General, ,-,-etc., —are children of from thirteen to sixteen years and deal out justice without interference from any higher authority. Crimes are punished by fines and imprisonment. All the citizens of the republic must go to school one-half of the time and work on the farm the other half. For all of this, both school ana work, thev receive regular wages, but they must also pay for everything they have—bed, board, clothes, etc. They have a special kind of money, of which a dollar is worth twenty cents U. S. money. The republic has now several important buildings, including a school house, a library, an administration building, a hdsptial and a jail. • ’ 7 ■ ■' 1

The George Junior Republic is a great educational venture and is proving a success. Prof. Holland quotes: “The only cure for the anarchist who comes from foreign lands is by death, but his children may be made respectable citizens by proper education.” Friday Forenoon. Institute opened at the usual hour with the hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy.” Devotional was conducted by Rev. Hessert of the Reformed church. The scripture lesson was taken from Proverbs, theme, Wisdom. Rev. Hesert said: ‘ ‘ Encourage the children to seek wisdom. ‘ The fear of the Lord that is wisdom.’ By vote the institute decided to adjourn at noon in order that the teachers of the south might. be enabled to take the afternoon train. Prof. Holland then began his talk on Kipling. Speaking of the great English author, Prof. Holland said: “Kipling is the most remarkable ( writer, yet some of his productions are like some of Wordsworth’s work, which had better never been written. Kipling has written much of the soldier life in India, much of which is rough, but he has depicted the soldier life as it is better than any other author, although he has never served in the army. As an example of his dialect writing, the rpofessor quoted the poem, “’Ere’s to ye, FuzzyWuzzy,” anS* in marked contrast a beautiful little ballad from the Jingle Book. “Gunga Din” is another poem quoted to show how heartily Kipling could enter into the spirit of soldier life. The opposite quality was shown by “Lest We Forget,” quoted with much feeling. Prof. Holland said: “Mr. Rockefeller has a corner on some things, but he hasn’t a corner on the enjoyment of life. The teachers may not get consolation out of the checks they draw, but they do from the enjoyment in their work.” The last poem quoted was “L’Envoi.” Prof. Holland closed his week’s work with the thought that while he had acquired much during the week, yet he prized the friendship he had formed, as his greatest gain. A song was then sung from a small book which had been previously handed out to the teachers. The author of the book, Mr. Butler of Cincinnati, was then introduced and talked for a short time on music and its advantages in school work. The first part of the music period was again devoted to rote songs and the latter half to the Soldiers Chorus. Prof. Coffman’s last talk was begun with thanks to the institute for the courtesies shown him during the week. He then discussed “The Reward of the Teacher.” He said: “There are three planes of thinking, first the plane of the Jack of alt Trades, second the expert in his occupation, third the real masters. Many people are found in the first plane, a less number in the second, and the least number in the third, but it is the few master at whose feet the world bows. The greatest joy one can have in this life is the joy of efficiency. My notion of humanity is that sympathy should not only bind us together in times of distress but at all times. Teachers, we cannot be untrue to ourselves and be true to the profession; we cannot be disloyal to the profession and be loyal to ourselves. Loyalty to promise is no greater than to duty, nor as great as loyalty to profession.” The following resolutions, offered by Supt. Poer of Geneva, and supported by Prof. Hoffman of Linn Grove, were adopted: Before closing this session of the Teachers ’ Association of Adams county, it is our pleasure to express somthing of our appreciation to those who have made its success possible. Therefore, be it resolved, That the teachers of Adams county are deeply grateful to County Superintendent Opliger, for the efficient leadership by which .this week’s meeting has again taken rank as one of the best in the state. _ That they extend an expression of their appreciation to Instructors Coffman, Holland, and Meissnner, together with Miss Thomas and others who have so ably assisted in the work and entertainment of the past week. That a vote of thanks be telegraphed to Ijrvin Bhandyberry,, our beloved ex-Superintendent together with the best wishes of the institute in return for his welcome greetings. That the instructors, Prof. Holalnd, Supt. Coffman and Prof. Meissner be asked to return next year. That we are grateful to the trus- < tees of the Methodist church for the use of the building, and especially to the janitor, Mr. Burk, for his untiring efforts in our behalf. Signed COMMITTEE. Supt. Coffman then offered a resolution thanking the quartet for the entertainment furnished which was , heartily supported. Prof. Holland expressed his regrets . .. . . . i

-■ ■■ that he could not be present next year and stated as a reason that he expected to do institute work in California. The institute then sang the Soldiers’ Chorus, roll was called and the institute closed* with singing one stanza of “God Be With You ’Till We Meet Again.” This was one of the most successful and, we think we are safe in saying, the most successful institute ever held in Adams county. The attendance was larger than one year ago, and interest was shown throughout the entire series of sessions. Supt. Opliger says it is the interest of the teachers and the enthusiam of the instructors that brought success, but we all realize that the untiring energy of the leader is always the most important factor. Total enrollment 165, ladies 86, gentlemen 79. INSTITUTE NOTES A special session of the teachers of the six north townships was held at noon today for the purpose of receiving the assignment for the first township institute which will be held at the Central School Building in this city September 15. A similar session of the teachers of the six south townships was held this evening. Their institute will be held at Berne September 22. TO BE USED BY UNCLE SAM i _______ In All Public Documents—Words to Hereafter 4 be Spelled in Short Form. Scripps-Mcßae Special. OYSTER BAY, Aug. 24.—President Roosevelt announced today that the reforms in spelling, recommended by a committee, which Andrew Carnegie is backing, will hereafter be accepted and used in all departmental correspondence and public documents. To put it brief, Uncle Sam is “tru” with “through,” and from now on the public documents will Ijook to the uninitiated like little Willie’s first composition. The importance of this move by the president cannot be overestimated. It means thta the national government is forming a truly American language which will make it distinct from old English. The president believes this reform wijl result in saving time and trouble to Americans as well as foreigners who are trying to learn our language. The president also realizes the importance of the move and that hard work will be entailed to do ii, but the end justifies it. GOES BACK TO PLAINFIELD Otto Mumma Taken Into Custody by an Officer. Otto Mumma, the young man who jumped town Sunday night in order to escape the officers from the reform school, who were here to get him for falsifying his reports, he being out on parole, was captured this morning by Sheriff Lipkey. Mumma returned this morning about 4 o’clock and went to the William Wysong home, where he went to bed to sleep. The sheriff learned of his presence and went to the house during the morning. He entered and could find no one, the members of the family having left the house and Mumma >not being in sight. However, his shoes were in evidence and the sheriff started, on a hunt for the boy. Closets and beds were inspected but without success. However, just as he was ready to give up, he saw a small lounge in one corner of the room and looking under it, found his man. Mumma saw that the game was up and surrendered himself to the officer. The officers at Plainfield have been notified that their man is in custody and they are expected here soon to take him in charge.—Bluffton Banner. ENTERS THE SOLDIERS' HOME Craig Miller, a Former Druggist Here, is at Marlon. . —~ ‘ ‘ I. ■ In the Soldiers’ Home items of the Marion News-Tribune, appeared this paragraph yesterday: “Craig Miller, Comany B, 160th Indiana infantry, is a new member of the Marion branch, duly admitted to Barrack 6.” A few years ago Miller was a successful druggist .of ‘this city and for many years was held in high esteem. A few years ago he began using “dope” of some kind and after awhile gave up his work. He joined Company. B, and went with them to Cuba, during the late war. Since his discharge he has spent most of his time at Indianapolis, working at odd jobs and has finally accepted a home at the soldiers’ camp.

r IS AN INTERESTING ARTICLE _ A Few Remarks on Arrow Points— Written for The Democrat. X ~ Os all the various prehistoric imI plements made and used by the abo- ’ riginal inhabitants of North America, there are none which are found in r so great abundance as those which in t our days are known as arrow points • or heads. a They are, or as I should rather t write, were found almost anywhere; , mostly, however, where fierce battles were by hostile tribes, in cultivated ground, on the banks of flowing water courses, silent rivers or babbling brooks, at places where limpic streams bubbled forth their cool and 5 refreshing waters, on the shores of I lakes which in bygone times abound- - ed with the choicest of fish, and whert ever the red man, who was a great I piseator and huntsman, went in search i of his food. The arrow points or heads were made, of different mater- > ials, mostly of flint, a variety of I quartz. Some, however, were made s of obsidian, a kind of glass producer by volcanoes, others of red, brown or yellow jasper and also of copper. [ Those of steel—the writer has two specimens in his collection and prizes them highly—were not manufacturer ’ by the Indians themselves, but by the Europeans who, with other things, bartered- them for costly furs and the like. How the implements spoken of were made is a matter of conjecture and cannot be stated with a certainty, they are of different shapes and can- ' not be described in these lines; they must be seen. Not every red man r was skilled in manufacturing them. 5 There were such among the Indians, ’ usually old and experienced men, who 1 traveled from tribe to tribe, (from ’ camp to camp, manufacturing jthem 1 and other implements of stone, mak--1 ing them to order and in consequence I they were called makers of arrow heads. Whereever these men appear- ' ed they received the kindest welcome. It is said to be very hazardous and : dangerous even today to scratch one's ; self with these arrow heads, especially ! with all such, which, according to geometrical nomenclature, are in the ’ form of a triangle, for some of these, and who can tell which and how many ’ of them, were poi'oned. When the savage aboriginees, “clad in all their 1 ripest raiment, robes of fur and ' belts of wampum,” went to war, 1 which was no unusual occurrence with them, they filled their quivers with ( darts, the points of which were poisoned, so that death necessarily and inevitably followed if the poison was • not counteracted and remainel in tnc body. The shrewd and cunning Indians, however, knew of certain herbs, which, if pounded and ground to a pulp and immediately applied, would draw the deadly poison out ' of the burning wounds and heal them. In handling their arrow-tipped . shafts, which they projected from bows about twelve spans long, the Indians showed great dexterity. With great force and astonishing accuracy they could shoot them a distance of two hundred paces. In “Archives of Aboriginal Knowledge,” we are told that Wa-na-tah, a Dakota chief, on one occasion sent an arrow with such force after a female buffalo that it passed entirely through her body and killed her calf on the other side, In his “History of Mexico,” Clavigero tells us that it was usual for a number of Indians to form a circle, throw an ear of corn into the air, shoot at it with their bows and arrows, and before it reached terra firma, it would be stripped of every grain. J. H. K. PARTY AT THE SHEETS HOME Delightful Event for Mrs. Elzey of Arizona. Thursday evening, the home of Mr, and Mrs. S. P. Sheets was the scene of a happy event, the occasion of a party given in honor of Mrs. Effiie Elzey, one of Phoeniz, Arizona’s popular young ladies. Mrs. Elzey's friends gathered "in to give her *a farewell parity, as she returns to Phoenix in the near future. The most interesting, game of the evening a peainut contest, in which Miss Ruby Sheets and Earl Bowman won first prizes and Miss Tissne Singleton and Earl Butler consoled themselves with the boobies. Ice cream and cake were served. There were about forty guests present and each enjoyed himself. All departed at a late hour wishing Mrs. Elzey a safe and pleasant journey to her home in Arizona. A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PIDES. Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles. Druggists are authorized to re- . fund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails > to cur“ in 6 to 14 days 50c.

I ' OCCURRED YESTERDAY NOON But Was Not Discovered Until Several Hours Later—The Police Have a Clew. Al Buhler, the blacksmith, who operates a shop on First street, was robbed some time yesterday between the hours of one o ’clock and four, and is loser by the deal nearly thirty dollars. The money was in a long, black pocketbook which he neglected to take from his overalls when he . changed his clothes and which hung in the back part of the shop. The discovery was not made until late yes- ! terday afternoon and he then notified ’ the police who believe they have a clew. No one can be found who saw anyone enter the shop, but someone certainly did, as the thirty dollars is missing. A couple of laborers, considered worthless fellows, have been suspicioned as they quit work about two o’clock yesterday, giving the boss no excuse and stating they wanted their money to get out of town at once. They, however, could not collect their wages, as Mr. Fry is out of the city and pays only on Saturdays. Mr. Buhler feels his loss keenly and will leave nothing undone to recover the same. THE WASHINGTON AID SOCIETY ft Were Guests of Mrs. J. C. Hower and Daughter. Mrs. J. C. Hower and daughter, Miss Bertha, entertained the Washington Aid -Society at their home on Eleventh street yesterday afternoon and a delightful occasion was the result. The entertainment included a delicious lap lunch. The guests include! Mesdames Charles Poling and daughter, Robert Poling, son and daughter, J. R. Tumbleson, John Beery, Joshua Barnhart, Charles Young and daughter, Ross Mallonee, Fred Blossom; B. F. Breiner and daughter, Emerson Beavers and daughter, S. A. Moore and sons, William Breiner, Harry Baker, son and daughter; S. W. Peterson, Joshua Parrish, P. L. Andews, George Louden and daughter, G. Mallonee, Campbell, Will Parker and daughter, Jerry Russell, Ed Augnebaugh and daughter, and Misses Ireta Beavers, Meri Poling, Mary Poling, Goldie Breiner and Sadie Crist. ATTACKED BY BURLY NEGRO O. V. Gaham of Monroe Has Midnight Experience. C. A. Brooks writes us from Richmond that O. V. Graham of Monroe, was attacked by a negro a few nights ago. Graham has been working on the night force at the Richmond fence factory. On the night in question he was not feeling well and quit work at midnight. While enroute to his home and as he passed an alley on School street, a big, burly negro with a razor in his hand, rushed upon him and slashed at his head. Graham threw up his arm and received several ugly cuts. In the meantime he pulled a pair Os heavy wire pinchers from his pocket and struck the negro on the nose, causing him to give up the fight. Whether the negro mistook Graham for some one else or intended to rob him is unknown. HAD HIS HEARING RESTORED Levi Mock a Believer in Powers of Schlatter. Levi Mock has firm faith in the power of Schlatter the “divine healer” who is located at Chesterfield. He sees Schlatter almost every trip he makes there to attend the spirit- , ualists camp meetings and he says that Schlatter has made many cures where sufferers had failed to get relief from other sources. Mr. Mock ( informed a News reporter also that he had a personal experience with Schlatter which should certainly convince him- He had long been a sufferer from defective hearing of the left ear and he went to Schlatter for treatment. He says that the defect i was cured and that he can now hear s with that ear as perfectly as before i it was affected. —Bluffton News. i Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for 1 Children, used by Mother Gray, a nurse 1 in Children’s Home. New York, breaks ( up Colds In 2 4hours, vuie Feverishness, j Headache. Stomach Troubles, Teething . Disorders, and Destroy Worms. At all I j druggists, 25c. Sampl mailed FREE. I Address Allen S. Olmstead, N. Y. I 1

{ HE MISJUDGED THE DISTANCE An Arizona Paper Tells Joke on. Chauncey Rinehart The Phoenix Arizona Gazette recently contained the following I story concerning Chauncey Rinehart . who lived in this city until two years i ago: ( Mr Chauncey C. Rinehart of Seventh avenue is generally considered amongst his numerous friends in ’ Phoenix as being a man of exceptionl ally good judgment both in business ! way and otherwise, but notwith- , standing the fact that he has spent , several years in Arizona and seen the hills surrounding the valley, daily, he ( has recently been forced to admit t that his boasted knowledge of woodcraft, or whatever it is, is nil and that , when he gets into the hills he is a . little less than nobody. Mr. Rinehart, in his college days, I was something of a sprinter and considered himself the peer of all his , collegiate friends as a judge of dis- , tance, but that was then, not now, it’s . different since he took a trip to Roosevelt. During the trip that was participat- , ed in by several ladies and gentlemen of the west end in good old frontier [ style, ala mule team, Mr. Rinehart . and a friend concluded to walk a short distance to lessen the monotony ■of the jolting the wagon—not that the jolts were all alike for they weren’t, first came a light and then a I heavy one, but they were all jolts and that was what they were trying to avoid. On rounding a sharp turn in the ( road they looked across what they called a ravine to where the road could plainly be seen winding up 1 another hill and “about one and a 1 half miles distance,” Mr. Rinehart said, and the two concluded to walk , across and meet the teams. Well they walked awhile, and then they walked some more, and then they kept on walking and finally did it again and when they sat down to rest ; and looked in the direction of where they were to meet the rest of the party it was apparently as far off as ever. There was nothing left to do but walk some more and that they did and then some and by the time the meeting place was reached the driver quietly informed them that they had hoofed it something like twelve miles and a half. Any poor, suffering mortal who wants to-leave this vale of tears rather suddenly, without any effort on his own part, may be accommodated by simply asking Mr. Rinehart something as to his judgment as to distance. SPOKE TO A LARGE AUDIENCE Hon. J. A. M. Adair Opens Campaign. in Madison County. Next Congressman Adair visited the nor.th precinct of Adams township yesterday, and spoke to a large sized non-partisan audience at Emporia last night. During the day he visited many homes and presented his clajms for election in his manly, free, open manner. To say he was well received is putting it hfildly. It was new to the good Jgonje of Adams township. They ntver saw Mr. Cromer calling on .them in their homes. Last night Mr. Adair addressed the voters of that precinct at Emporia. More than half the audience was Republicans. He was gven the closest attention, and at the close of his nonpartisan speech, many Republicans voluntarily tendered him their ■ support. . Mr. Adair is not offensive in his speech and shows a grasp of publie questions that convincse. his auditors that he is the right man to be elected to congress in November. Mr. Arthur Jones accompanied Mr. Adair and made a short speech whichstamps him as a veteran campaigner.. Mr. Jones is one of Democracy’s leaders. Today Mr. Adair is at Ingalls.. Tonight he speaks at Linwood. Tomorrow he will attend the Elwood fair.—Anderson News. GRANDPA KUNKLE’S BIRTHDAY Well Known Citizen is Eigthy-Six — Today; f Grandpa Samuel Kunkle of Mon. mouth, today celebrated his eightysixth birthday. He is one of the pioneers of this county and is still hale and hearty, as active as the usual! man, twenty years younger. He has always been a hard worker and is one of the best citizens of this community. He has innumerable friends who join with us in the wish that his days may be extended many years.