Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 22 August 1907 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT ITMTTBUSUBOATMOKMIR6 BY £W a ELLINGHAM, RUBLiaHKO ajNPBB TBAB IN ADTAMOB. Bat *r*d at th* poatofle* at Decatur,lndiana a* Moand-cluM mall matter IffICIM MKI DF ADAMS CWHH WE LEAD OTHERS FOLLOW The Democrat congratulates the business men of Decatur on a good produce market—a leader. For a solid week our market quotations have been right in the swim as compared to our neighbors, and today we lead, others follow. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦+♦♦♦♦♦♦+ ♦ A COMPARISON. ♦ ♦ Butter. Eggs. ♦ ♦ Decatur 18 .16 ♦ ♦ Fort Wayne .. .18 .15 ♦ ♦ Huntington ... .17 .15 ♦ ♦ Bluffton 18 .15 ♦ ♦ Columbia City .16 .15 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦«♦♦♦♦«♦♦+♦++ This is the sort of markets that will make Decatur famous as a good market arid trading place. R Is the sort of markets that puts us right with the farmer and insures Decatur of his trade. With good markets there is no town that can hold a candle to the progressive spirit and business ability of Decatur. Farmers should sit up and take notice of Decatur markets. We are leaders today. A market trust for high prices is not a bad sort. It is the reverse we object to, and will continue to object to as long as printer’s ink Is sold, bartered or given away. The Democrat has no hammer—unless a hammer is necessary for a boost. We have engaged in a discussion of markets purely from honest motives and unselfish interescs. Decatur simply has to have good market’s, and we might as well settle that argument now and forever. But there is more solid comfort in one boost than there is in a thousand knocks, besides, it more becomes us. So it is with mingled feelings of pride and pleasure that we announce to our three thousand subscribers and ten thousand daily readers that the Decatur produce markets lead them all today. We lead—others follow. INVESTMENT AND TRADE The announcement of the annual meeting of stockholders of the Citizens’ Telephone company, brings to mind another home enterprise, with home capital, home management and great success. While Bluffton and other towns sold their soul for a mess of pottage, and are now giving their patrons more red tape than service, Decatur held fast and true to her own. The Citizens’s company is one of the best independent companies on earth. Good service and courteous treatment has ever been their one guiding star, and as a result the company has grown amazingly in size and importance. Their resources have kept close pace with their growth, and the owner of a block of its capital sleeps the sleep of the righteous, knowing that the Citizens’ Telephone company is as solid as the rock of ages. If merchants expect to draw the attention of prospective buyers away from the alluring catalogues supplied by mail order houses, they can only hope to succeed by supplying facts and figures to these self same prospective buyers. The facta are that home merchandise is cheaper, and the figures will prove It But the only way to convince a buyer is to furnish the amunition of proof. Miscellaneous ridicule will not suffice. Cold, hard facts backed up with persuasive energy and reason will kill the goose that lays the golden egg for the large mall order houses. The old school of trading with Bill Jones because jt’s Bill Jones, has long been relegated for the more modern method, you will have to show Bill Jones —he’s from Missouri. Senator Fred Dubois, of Idaho, says the political power of the Mormon church is spreading and that even now no man can be elected to the governorship in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming, or to the United States senate or the lower branch of congress from those states without' having the approval of the Mormons. This is a mat ter Senator Dubois knows something about. He has had more than one fight with the Mormon church and he was one of the’' most strenuous ■of members opposing the seating of Reed Smoot in the United States senate.— Fort Wayne Sentinel.

While contending that the tariff •‘can” be revised by the republican party, the Minneapolis Journal (republican) says: ‘‘The schedules which ( need revising are precisely the schedules which have the greatest strength in congress. This is what is called revising the tariff by the friends of b the tariff but it looks more like revising it by the friends of its abuses, ’ which is what the democrats claim.” For the quarter just closed the net earnings of the steel trust amounted to >45,503,705. After providing for all expenses and regular dividends on heavily watered capital stock the steel trust was able to set aside the sum ! of >18,500,000. Referring to this showing the Boston Herald says: “The statement is hailed in some quarters as showing great prosperity in an, Industry that is called the barometer of trade. It shows more than that, however. It furnishes further evidence of the urgent necessity of a revision of the iron and steel schedules of our tariff law. The trust can easily afford it and still realize ample returns on its watered capital.” LOCAL COMMENT Decatur’s boom is a genuine boomer. Saturday witnessed the opening of that mammoth industry that is owned jind managed by the Decatur Packing company. This establishment is owned entirely by Adams county capital, is one of the best of its kind in the country ririd not only deserves but will succeeds It will be operated to its capacity and starts on its mission of labor with the well wishes of a community that believes in the doctrine of boosting meritorious capital, meritoriously invested. r * Notwithstanding the outrages as practiced by the unscrupulous lumber trust and permitted by the favored schedules of the Dingley tariff law, Decatur has shown more and real improvement this year than ever before. A tour of the city will surprise any native. New residences have beVn built and old ones improved until we look better than any one else. To add to these beauties, comes new streets and new sidewalks. Decatur is simply in a class all tjy itself. Official information revealed a very satisfactory condition yesterday. Decattfr was a tight town. No refreshing beverages were indulged in, window screens were tilted to a right angle, and peace, sobriety and happiness reigped throughout the city. That Attorney General Bonaparte “talks too much” is the loudly expressed opinion of Wall street. The “financial interests that suffered during the recent slump are quite willing that any and all law-breaking corporations shall be prosecute®,” we are told, “but they want the attorney general to stop confusing the honest with the dishonest in his many statements and thereby creating an agitation which not only affects immediate values, but will have a reflex action upon the prosperity of the country as a There is some reason to believe that several members of the cabinet are in sympathy with this opinion. Secretary Cortelyou, on the other hand, verges on tacturnity, and in consequence is regarded with more confidence. It might not be a bad thing if some one would send the attorney general an illuminated copy of a former secretary’s rendition of the eleventh commandment, “Keep your mouth shut”—that is to say, saw wood and don’t talk unnecessarily.— South Bend Times. '■■■■' . ■ ' EVENTS AND OTHER THINGS Next comes the only Great North--1 ern Indiana Fair. This association * has won great applause for past - achievements, are right in the prime ’ of their life and more capable than ever of winning new laurels. The 1 fair this year gives every evidence of being a record brekker. The ex- > hibits will be better, the displays more ’ complete and the racing the fastest 5 ever. Weather permitting, the popus lation of Adams, Wells, Allen arid Van E Wert counties will do the rest. < t Ground is broken and work began 3 on Decatur’s newest industry—the Copeck Motor Car plant. This industry gives promise of some day leading all others in its line, and when ’ that time comes the whole universe will know that Decatur is a mighty * Important place, and is located on the ® map. Hasten the day and in the * meantime success to the Coppock 8 Motor Car company 1 i- — '■ Local Democrats and Republicans 5 as well, are manifesting an Interest e in the gubernatorial aspirations of e Judge Richard Kenney Erwin. They f want to see him a candidate, and betfl ter still, they want to see him governor of the great commonwealth of Indiana.

FOR REST OF THE SEASON Local* Have But Ten game* at Home —Bkiffton Will Close the Season Here. President Kling, of Indianapolis, and the managers of the various ball teams of the Indiana-Ohio association met at Bluffton Monday to arrange a schedule for the rest of the season. 1 Turner and Thompson have been released as umpires and new man will fill their places today. The schedule as arranged is a very satisfactory one to the Decatur fans, and was agreed upon by every representative present. The local team goes to Van Wert for three games, while Richmond plays at Portland and Kokomo ac Bluffton, after which the schedule will be as follows: August 23, 24, 25—Bluffton at Kokomo; Decatur at Richmond; Van Wert at Portland. j August 27, 28, 29—Kokomo at Portland; Richmond at Van Wert; Decatur at Bluffton. August 30, 31—Van Wert at Deoatur; Bluffton at Richmond; Portland at Kokomo. September 1, 2 (labor day)—Bluffton at Richmond; Decatur at Kokomo; Portland at Indianapolis (Reserves); Van Wert at Ft. Wayne (Shamrocks). September 3, 4 —Bluffton at Van Wert; Decatur at Portland; Kokomo at Richmond. September 5, 6 —Van Wert at Portland; Kokomo at Bluffton; Richmond at Decatur. September 7, B—Van Wert at Richmond; Bluffton at Decatur; Portland at Kokomo. September 10, 11—Portland at Van Wert; Kokomo at Decatur; Richmond at Bluffton. September T 2,13 —Decatur at Van Wert; Bluffton at Portland; Kokomo at Richmond. September 14, 15—Van Wert at Kokomo; Portland at Richmond; Bluffton at Decatur. According to this schedule the locals will play but ten games at home. Every team in the league wijl be seen here again, but Portland. The Labor Day games receipts will all be lumped together and the money divided equally among the associations. The race is a pretty one and great interest is anticipated fromthls time on. j. —_o :—a It is stated that the recent wreck that the Clover Leaf had at Trilla, 81., was the most disastrous one in recent years, from a financial viewpoint and that the, loss to the company will be fully this wreck that Mr. Highland met his death, he being employed by the company at the pump station, which was crushed by the cars piling upon it, the unfortunate man being caught like a rat in a trap.—Frankfort Crescent. o BUTTERMILK WHOLESOME DRINK The State Board Give* a Little Hot Weather Advice. The state board of health -believes in prevention and to assist the people in taking care of their health issues bulletins giving information that is based on scientific investigation. It says: “Buttermik is an extra wholesome summer drink. Weak ice tea in moderation is not a bad summer drink. Strong hot tea is bad. It contains a drug which ’ls a heart stimulant, about with this drug as with alcohol —heart and nerves are pushed up by it and are sure to come down again. Hot weather is sufficiently stimulating foods and drinks alcoholic liquors in hot weather. Autopsies show that nearly all persons dead of sunstrokes have full stomachs.. “Workmen" exposed -to the direct rays of the sun should have their heads well protected and should wear woolen next tp the skin. A good prer caution is a pad .of cotton batting or flannel sewed along the back under garment so as. to protect the spine. Walk on the shady side of. the street Avoid over-exertion. Let the air circulate freely about the head, either by frequent removal of the hat or by perforating the hat.” \ . , ——o — ■ W. I. Evans,a of the Merchants* Association stated today to the News , that he expected the woodworking . machinery of the-King piano factory . to be Installed by September 15, and t in operation by October 1. Work on k the factory is going along in fast style, , and despite the rainy feather the com- , pletion of the building will be but a , few weeks short of the expected tiine. , The cement block work is nearly done, a third of the roof has been put on, and the workmen are putting in the floors. The inside walls will be coated j white, and the blg works will soon be t ready for the removal of the machlnf ery and its Installation in Bluffton.— r Bluffton News? —————-o— A merry go round has been puc up. kt Geneva, arid all the people there pare taking a ride.

I WHO LIVES NEAR OSSIAN 1 Disappeared Saturday Morning—Bam* Man Who Wai Found Near H®re Last Winter. v , Cornelius Taylor, living northeast I of Ossian, disappeared Saturday morni ing at ten o’clock and up to this s time no trace of him has been dis--1 covered. He has been afflicted with ■ a runaway mania for a number of years, and has been at East Haven i Richmond, four times. A short treati ment always returns him in good shape, but he lapses at* intervals. He came home a year ago apparently well and continued so until Friday, when he was seized with the idea that he was going to be cut to pieces by some unknown party, a delusion supposed to have been induced by threats made against his father when ‘the missing man was a mere boy. His ailment is supposed to come from the effects of a brick which fell on his head while making a csitern. All day Sunday a party of nearly fifty, ihcluding Sheriff Lipkey, searched the woods adjacent to the neighborhood without result, and finally gave it up. This morning it was supposed that he had reached Simpson Huntington county, as a man answering that description was seen there. Cards have been, issued and sent to all points. It is thought that he will try to reach Decatur; where he worked many years ago, and which has been constantly on his mind. — Bluffton News. Taylor is the man who last winter was found east of this city, nearly frozen to death. —o A NEWSTAND AT KENDALVILLE Jesse Buhler Will Launch Into Business for Himself. Jesse Buhler formerly of this city, but recently of Marion, will engage in business at Kendallville in the near future. While visiting at Kendalville some time ago Jesse was favorably impressed with the prospect of starting an up to date newstand there and he has made all necessary arrangements to do so. Mr. Buhler lived in this city all his life with the exception of the past few years, when he has been located at Marion and he has a host of friends here that wish foe him all the success that the future can hold, 'it is whispered that he will within the next few months marry one of Decatur’s most popular young ladles. •i . o ~ ~..... ■ Dr.. J. W. Vizzard, Slone Meyers, Willis Meyers, George Thomas and Ira Steele left Monday night on the Clover" Leaf for Hastings, Nebraska. They expect to look over some of the choice land offered for sale, there and may pick up a bargain or two if they find anything tlat suits. o : —r ■ AFTER AN ILLNESS OF YIzARS Was Taken to the Feeble Minded Home and Died There—Funeral Held Here this Afternoon. James William Frederick McDonald the six year old son of James W. McDonald, who moved to this city two years ago, and is in the employ of the Keller Incubator company, died Monday aftertioon at two o’clock at the Ft. Wayne Feeble Minded hospital. The little boy, whose exact age is six years and ten months, and sixteen days, has been a constant sufferer since he was nine months’ old, he being subject to epileptic fits and spasms, and quoting the words of the grief stricken fathet, this is the first .rest the boy has had since he was nine, months of age. He was taken to the Ft. Wayne hospital last November in hopes- that his condition would improve with expert medical care, hut. no improvement had been noted in-his condition and yesterday the end came. The remains were brought to this city by the Predorf apd. Moses ambulance and the funeral was held from the St. Marya church Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The boy’s mother has preceded him to the great beyond and a father and brother' are left to mourn his departure. ' Fruchte and Litterer, Clerks. Fred Reppert, Auctioneer. The order which went into effect last month, commanding that the mail which passed through the postoffices should be weighed, up to this time has not proved to be a hardship upon the officials of the department. This is the dull time of the year and ! it is little, trouble for them to weigh ‘ all the matter which passes through ' the office. As a rule the business will ' Increase during the month of Septem- ' ber and (hen the clerks will have their hands more than'full until after the holidays. It is possible that additlonal help will have to be added to the ► force in ‘order to comply With the decree uring the busy season.

I NOTES FROM THE SECRETARY i Showing the Work of Each Seaefon— The Instructor* Are Quite Popular. Promptly at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning the institute was calledXo order by Supt Opliger. Every seat occupied. Everything points to a more ' interesting session than yesterday. Prof. Miessner led in singing the beautiful hymn “Onward Christian Soldier.” Rev. Hessert led in the morning’s devotion. .In a beautiful Bible lesson taken from Gal. 6:1-10, he found tne oasis for a practical talk in which he said “A beautiful motto for teachers should be 'I serve.”’ The measure of service is illustrated in the Instance where the mechanic gets twice the pay in dollars and cents that the teacher receives who broadens the education of the mechanic. But there is the other side, the side of eternal reward-of service. Prof. Miessner led in singing “Old Folks at Home.” Miss Fox took up subject of “English.” In Yesterday’s lesson the subpect of Nature Study as an aid to the study of “English.” In today’s lesson the subject of history, as an aid was used. In a most charming manner the story of Capt. John Smith was woven in, in a marvelous manner. The story of Podahontas, Powt ‘ .. PROF. W. OTTO MIESSNER, Music Instructor at the Adams County Teachers’ Institute. hattan and the Indians mode of living, with their stories. i Prof. Miessner used the institute as a class in the study of the beautiful * I song “Indiana.”. The teachers sec- , onded very ably and in a spirited ' manner. Showing in a very appre- / ciative manner Prof. Miessner’s excellent instruction. The fact that boys are not more interested in music than girls is well known. The cause of this state of affairs may be attributed to the more < interesting and “catchy” parts being ' given to the girls. The teachers were ’ invited to whistle; they responded in 1 a very able manner. Music can be taught by phrases or by a marching ' device. The first and second fingers 1 on back of book, or humming the tone < letting the children apply the words ' or by clapping hands to express rythm. These appeal to children, be- ’ cause they love action. After a short intermission Prof. ‘ Coffman resumed subject of “Memory Training,” first reviewing yesterday's lesson. Quoting Johnson: “Interest is jhe mother of attention, attention is the mother of memory. Secure memory by securing its moth- ? et and grandmother.” No impression made upon the memory is eves lost. It is a wise thing to have children ’ memorize definitions. Some things * have great effect on memory; first, W ■ * recent or recency; second, primary; third, vividness. All corrective measures should be vivid. Fourth, frequency. The danger in frequency lies in net having new light on every rep- ’ etition. The other two of this list 1 Will be given in the next lecture. §upL Opllger made some pointed re- 1 marks on value of instruction given. 1 _ Adjournment until 1:30. r , J i . I Monday Afternoon. ] Institute called to order by super- 1 intendent at 1:30. Singing led by i Prof. Miessner, Miss Thomas at the ] ir.’Bglir.,.....tJßKg’J.l.'RJl. l ... l .!■ .J. J'!

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—" . -S piano. Prof. Coffman continued Jrts subject of "Memory Training." Schemes are of no value in memory training. Their weakness lies in not having a key to the key of the scheme. But there is away to improve, first, by Improving health; second, by avoidance of brain fatigue; third, the first impression must be lasting > fourth, make a vivid impression by having interest; fifth, by comprehending the subject; sixth, by improvlC| study. These six steps are a logical, way of “memory training.” \ Prof. Fairfield, of Angola, was introduced and greeted with applause by the institute. An short talk on some “Recently Enacted School Laws,” of Indiana was given. The burden of the address was “that the day of meager equipment is past. The present laws are the 'greatest elevating force Indiana schools ever ceived.” Prof. Fairfield is remembered with pleasure by many as one of the institutes’s old instructors. Intermission. After intermission Prof. Miessner led in singing some charming children’s songs. These were some of the charming rote songs. Prof. Miessner distributed among the teachers last year. v Miss Fox in a most instructive manner, used a class of children to illustrate method of instruction. At the close of the lesson the teachers were privileged to ask questions. The points brought out were the association of words with objects or very real in the child’s life. ing script before printed words, 'nt. transition from script to printed matter or words is out of the usual order was made very clear. The interest was Intense all through the exercise. Prof. Miessner next gave an tiver talk bn music. Phrasing was clearly outlined. This, with correct breathing, and clear prohouncing oi; articulation must be used to make songs effective. The vowel sounds make the musical elements. The interpretation of music must be correct to be effective. Using the song, “Abide With Me,” Prof. Miessner used the Institute as a class and brought out quality of sound. Roll' call was answered by over 99 per cent of teachers enrolled. To-, morrow morning’s session will begin promptly at 9:00 o’clock. One hundred and forty teachers enrolled. Ben S. Colter, Secy. —o-. ' U. B. SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC Will Be Held at the St. Johns Grove Friday—Large Attendance is Expected. ? The United Brethren Sunday school will hold a picnic at St. Johns Grove on the interurban next Friday. The cars will start from the station at 8.50, and ample provision has been made for the entire school. Tickets will be distributed at tie church Wed- ' nesday evening at’ 7 o’clock. It the purpose of the committee to place a ticket in the hand of each member} of the school and this can be facilited by their presence at the chuirch? Let each see that everybody else 'is informed so that no one may be overlooked. Adults and non-holdefs of tickets will be asked to assist defraying expenses by paying the< regular fare, 30 cents, for the round trip. Let all assist in giving the children this healthful and enjoyable , outing. If you can’t go yourself pay a fare any way and help a good cause. Friends of the school as invited to join for the regular fare. Dinner bas- . kets will be placed in the baggage car. Hammocks, fans and ropes for Swings will all come handy. The Rev. W. G. Moon, formerly of this city, but now of Fairmount, was. tried before a special session of the! Wesleyan Methodist cdnference trial* committee in September, 1906, bn ’ charges of Improper conduct, in occupying pulpits not his own without the consent of all concerned. The committee suspended Mr. Moon, pend-, lag the meeting of the conference and that body, during the meeting last week, after the case had been called, ' and Mr. Moon had failed to respond, . resolved that’ the membership of Brother Moon be discontinued until he shall make application for reinstatement and promise to harmonize his life and conduct with the discipline and law of the conference. Mr. Moon has declined reinstatement on the terms suggested. He is engaged in evangelistic work along independent lines. \ » ML 'I 1 ? 1 ’