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* It was not so large an audience, peril j. haps, as the following sessions will it k have, but a very enthusiastic assembly of fanners, their wives and friends, and all interested therein, fe’l which was called to order at 10:30 I o’clock yesterday in the library hall I? | by C. S. Mumma, ‘president of the [ Adams County Farmers’ association, >. f thus opening the annual two days’ ses- | aion of the institute of this progres- ' eive body. The attendance included F residents from all parts of the county, B who for some tim ehave been anticipating this mingling together and j r . comparing of practical experiences and exchange of ideas which cannot but result for the betterment of all. Ift ‘“The; assembly was opened by a well | \ executed and highly expressive piano! | - 8010 by Miss Helen Fonner, one oil f S the enthusiastic young girls of the ® ’ -county, after which came a prayer bj |» ‘Thomas Perkins, then more music. | I The principal address of the mornIng was that of the Hon. D. F. Maish, one of Clinton county’s best farmers, B who is an active worker in the farmers’ Institutes of the state. His subI r :ject was “The Labor Question on the I Farm,” one of the greatest questions | | With which the modern farmer has to I deal—at this time when the young I I men are pushing to the cities, or to Est the west, where the opportunities for IF'their own personal acquisition are | deemed greater. His address was a most eloquent and logical one, and I I rail Will be pleased to learn that Mr. hft . Maish will be present and take part in b all the sessions of the institute. This J | subject was ably discussed by Mr. L . Sprunger and Ed Moses, the latter K -- -former president of the association, jt £Who realizes that the labor question k t 'on the farm is a vital one. T. H. L ft Baltzell, one of Adams county’s most ft progressive farmers, then talked on k ft "‘Care and Management of Sheep.” | Mr. Baltzell did not give a lot of theft “X s ft* up ih a most emphatic manner the ft pith of his talk. He told how he preK ferred clover to blue grass for grazft ihg purposes and Included grain in ft the diet of the sheep. .He stated that J salt should be provided for them conI stantly, Instead of by spelW, and that ft.-, the common salt was better than a ft lump Os rock salt placed in the field | anywhere, which was liable to cut ft and injure their tongues. He stated that the sheep turned out on pasture ft would bring in much more profit than Bgßjthe hay would, if cut from that same |; pasture and sold. April, in his opin- & iOn, was the best month for the sheart Ing of the sheep—much better than s June or the later spring months. This ft was followed by a discussion and quesk lions by Ed Lyons and Thomas Perkins, in the absence of J. D. Winans, who was on the program, for the regu-, / lar discussion. “How We Grow Potar toes Every -Year,” was the subject of V C. B. Benjamin of Lake county, who, •\ however, was not present at the open- \ Ing meeting. During the busipess per- ’ \ iod that preceded the adjournment at 11:30 the opening of the afternoon it session at 1 o’clock, President Munr- - ma appointed the following committee on reorganization to report Thursday: T. H. BaltzeH, 0. T. Johnson and Mr. Koos. Wednesday Evening Session. Instrumental Music—Miss Gertrude ; Solo—Dr. Neptune. Address —Our'Rural Schools and Country Life—D. F. Maish. Song—Glee Club. Essay—The Boy on the Farm—Clem Stilgmeyer. Solo—Dr. Patterson. : . Address—Some Needs of the Public ( Schools—L. E. Opliger. , Song—Dons’ Quartet. . ’ Address — Agricultural Education d for Boys and Giris—C. B. Benjamin. J Instrumental Music—Tony Holt- ( • house. x ! ‘ S r 4 Announcements. » Adjournment. Thursday, February 24—9:00 a. m. Song—Don’s Quartet. • | Opening—Rev. D. O. Wise. Solo—Miss Florence Sprunger. < Cows, Hogs, Corn and Clover on 1 High Priced Land—D. F. Maish. -1 Soil. Fertility—E. H. Lysn. , Song—Qlee Club. How Secure a Catch of Clover—C. B. Benjamin. ‘ Solo—Miss Clara Terveer. Report of Committee. t ßoy8 ’ contest < ® -I’.nfi n 1 ■ ■ i j. Woman's., Auxiliary Meeting, n ; >

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Song—“Homb, Sweet Home”—Audience. Mother and Her-Boy on the Farm— Mrs. Oscar Crlssenberg. Quartet—Farmers’ Glee Club. Mother and Her Girl on the Farm— Mrs. Wilma Cowan. < ‘ Vocal Solo—Miss Laura Helm. Women’s Devices for Money Making on the Farm—Mrs. E. S. Christen. Duet—Misses Helen Fonner and Irene Evans. ’ Report. of Contest. Song—“America"—Audience. Reorganization. Adjournment. 4 ——: o * Geneva, Ind., Feb. 23—Special to Dally Democrat)—One of the most pleasant social events of the season was the entertainment of the old soldiers and their families by the W. R. C. on Tuesday evening at the G. A. R. hall. The first part of the entertainment consisted of songs, recitations and flag drills by the children, and then came a delicious luncheon and each and every one wishing health and long Hie to the old boys who made it. possible for us to enjoy an evening under the old flag that was carried by Sherman and boys to the sea. • Our public schools gave on interesting and instructive program Tuesday afternoon ta honor of Washington’s birthday, fn which The hatcht played an important part, much to the delight of the little ones. Each room 1 received many callers asjwell as much, praise: for the work that was being accomplished. Mr, Green, the moving picture man, is giving away some beautiful and useful presents each evening this week, and the films shown are above the average in length and beauty. the'study of the life of Christ. This club meets every ’Tuesday afternoon and the membership Is composed of fifteen ladies, all of whom enjoy their weekly sessions. The Junior League of the M. E. church will give -an entertainment'tit their church on Thursday evening, the program to consist of piano duets, vocal solos, trombone solos, tableaus and drills. The admission is ten cents and the proceeds will be applied to the payment of the pastor’s salary. E. E. Friedliqe, who for a number of years as superintendent of the Geneva schools, will move with his familyfrom Danville and will again become residents of this place. On or mbout March 15th Mr. Frledline will open a dry goods store in the room one door west of Coleman’? grocery on Line street. AN ANARCHIST CONFESSED. (United Press service. • Cincinnati, Feb. 23—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Surrendering to the police inorder that he may live an honest life, Christian Keppler, admitting numerous burglaries, today declared: ttiht he is an anarchist; and is implicated ih the assassination of Empress Elizabeth of Austria at Geneva, Switzerland, in 1902. He Is well acquainted with the details and the police will make a thorough Investigation. ' ’ ; ‘ (United Press Service.) Madison, Ind., Feb. 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Miss Flora Baker committed sulcjde by hanging herself at her home, one mile north of Madison today. She was in 111 health and feared she might lose her mind. She was h sister of the junior member of the firm of Thornton-Baker, Indianapolis printers. (United Press Service.) Louisville, Ky., Feb. 23—(Special to Dally Democrat)-—An explosion occurred today in the mines of the Iron Mountain Coal near Central City. The mine is now burning. It Is not known how many men were in the mine at the time of the explosion. ' (United Press Service.) Mooresville, Ind., Feb.'23—(Special to Daily Democrat)—After bidding his family and friends good night, Schuyler Robbins, forty, member of the firm Ul vwpw ec IVUUDIUH, JCWUIVIB, night committed suicide at a sanltar«Uul Utslt} Dy UlUlDvll* aNv

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reason is assigned, although It is known hfe has been worrying much oyer the divorce suit of a sister at Martinsville. /united Press Service.) x x * •Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 23—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Indianapolis hog market jumped to the highest point In its history today. Best hogs were quote at >9.85, a Jump of twentytfve cents on the hundred over yesterday. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., Feb. 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Among the friends of Secretary Bhllenger it is whispered today that he Intends to resign as a member of the cabinet as soon as the present investigation is ended and re-enter the law practice. 7 ? (Continued on page 4.1 Tuesday morning at 7:30 o’clock at the St. Marys Catholic church occurred the annual memorial services for the five deceased members of the Ideal order of Knights of Columbus — Charles Colchin, Leopold Yager, Charles EJhlnger, Barney Wemhoff and Roman Holthouse. The entire body of the Knights of Columbus met at the hall prior to that hour and marched to the church in a body to attend the services, which were celebrated with high mass by the Father George. The local order of Knights of Columbus was instituted May 14, 1905, with the initiation of forty-five; Twenty-two of the charter members who were identified with the Fort Wayne lodge were transferred to the Decatur order. During the past-five and a half years of the existence of the local order, the-membership has increased to more'than two hundred, and the lodge is quite fortunate that only five of their number have passed to the great beyond. —a. Q. J " —■■ ■ Cards received here this afternoon by friends announce the birth of a boy this morning to Mr. and Mrs. John Kern of Saginaw, Michigan. Mr. Kern was formerly associated with the firm of Kern, Brlttscon & Buhler in the “Big Store,” this city. _O — —■ The city of Huntington and that county are in the throes of a terrible scourge of the measles, and the severe form Mid rapid manner in which the. disease is spreading and the fact that it has attacked so many adults, a number of' whom are in a critical condition, has caused much alarm there. It might be well for the officers of Adams county to watch ahead for the first symptoms of a similar, epidemic and crush it out before it secures a start heye. The health officers of Huntington county are battling with all their might against the disease, but seem powerless to stop it. Thir-ty-five new cases were reported to the hedlth officer Tuesday and the NewsDemocrat of that place said last evening: • .j; , ■ "There is not a township in the county that is free from measles. Until Monday no cases had been reported in Clearcrek township, but this morning the reports which flowed into ttje office of the health secretary showed that this portion of the county was also in the grip of the raging .epidemic. - j ' ' “Seldoffi before in the history of. the county has there been such a widespread contagion. The epidemic came suddenly and is spreading with the rapidity of a prairie fire. Hundreds of children throughout the county have been exposed and the probability is that many of these wUI develop cases within the course of a few’ days. In many instances the patients are in a serious condition and the attending physicians have, stated that they feared results. ■ An unusually large number of adiilts are afflicted with the disease. Thid l»»a thing rare in an epidemic of measles. The illness is of such a nature that it affects the grown person with much greater severity than the child, consequently, with the conditions as they now exist in Hunting-' ton county, the situation has reached a stage recognized as alahning. The contagion appears to be worse in the country than in the limitsjjf the city. City Health Secretary R.' F. Frost states that he Is receiving reports of new cases steadily but no such astonishing record was made tuf that received by Dr. Fry this morning. The situation is one difficult to cope with, the people of the community failing to take proper precautions because, In thMr opinion, the disease is not dan- _ 5?. • ...' "

gerous. It is true that there are contagions more destructive in their nature, yet measles when once developed In their severest form, are equal in danger to the contagious diseases much more generally feared. Strict measures are being taken by physicians In all parts of the county to prevent a further spread.” Sam Bailor is a lucky man. The jury after being out' many hours found him' guilty and then fixed his punishment for receiving stolen coal, which two little boys, who lived at his house had stolen, at a fine of $1 and costs and five days in jail. ' To this is added the costs and Sam will be laid up at the Hotel Meyer five dr six weeks. The fact that Sam has a family to support probably kept him from receiving a more severe sentence. Judge James T. Meryman is confined to his home with a severe attack of lagrippe, and John C. Moran was appointed \as special judge to hear the case of the state vs. Albert Knavel, which began yesterday. His honor conducted the case in a very able mannier and appeared perfectly at home on the bench. The Knavel case was called at 9 o’clock and an hour and a half was taken up in’ empanelling the jury, resulting in the selectmen of the following: John Bryan, Joseph Dailey, James Watkins, Calvin Miller, Chas. Longenberger, L. N- Grandstaff, Chas. Miller, Ben Knappe, T. R. Moore, Henry Stevens, Thomas Mallonee and Clint Fisher. The case will likely go to the jury by this evening. Prosecutor Heller is appearing for the state and D. E. Smith for the defendants Quite a number of spectators were in the court room. Attorneys Heller, Sutton & Heller filed a new case entitled Laura VanCamp vs. Charles, Hubert, Ida, Paul, Naomi Van Camp, the Old Adams County. Bank and Laura A. Van Camp, executrix., petition for partition and to quiet title to real estate. ; County Clerk Haefling, who has been ill with the grip for several days, was still unable to be at the office today. The court room seems incomplete without him. Real estate transfers: Charles E. Suttles to H. S. Michaud, lot 350, Decatur, >3,175; F. M. Schirmeyer, trustee, to t B. J. Rice, lot 23, Decatur, >2OO/ \ The case of Alice Racine as administrator of the estate of her husand, whom she alleges, dies as the result of injuries and for which she recovered' a judgment against the Paul Pulley Works, has been sent to Adams county on a change of venue. The appellants court reversed the case and it Is back here for a second trial. —Fort Wayne Sentinel. Despite the cold wave which struck us Tuesday evening just at church time a fine audience came out through the storm to hear Rev. Masters at' the Presbyterian church. Every one felt fully justified and repaid for having come. He delighted his hearers again and good must'surely follow, if men give earnest heed to the' great subject which he presented. RevSpetnagel has received word from Rev. S. Archer Stewart of Portland, saying he would be present for this evening’s service. <Rev. Ste Wart has “made good” in his present location, and is held in the highest -estem by the good people of Porflafid. You cannot afford to miss hearing him and all therothera speakers. It will be the effort of those In charge to make the meetings bright, forceful and pointed. A cordial inritatfonis extended to the publie in general to attend. We were glad to have Rev. Hessert and Rev. W. J. Myers with us last evening. The presence of these men and their people is a great inspiration to us. Let us remember the hour tonight, at 7:30. y Let the people of our church manifest their loyalty for the remaining ten days. Good singing by the mixed choir. ■ . ■" o ■" .Monroe, Ind., Feb. 23— (Special to Dally Democrat)—The Monroe home talent company will render the beautiful western melodrama, entitled, “Little Buckshot,” at the Modern Woodmen hall on Friday apd Saturday nights, February 25th and 29th. This company is composed of Mon-

roe’s most talented young people and are deserving of a good patronage on both evenings, as they have worked hard during the past few weeks to make this the banner play of any yet rendered here. The management has spared neither time nor expense in making the play a success. Let every one turn out and give them a rousing good hoiAe, as the company is deserving of the recognition of the public. The following is the program: - Danny Mack (a government scout, known in the west as “Little Buckshot” —Crester L. Hendricks. Mr. Brown, from Nevada (in reality) r One “Jonas Lee,” from Utah (a Mormon saint)—L. L. Lobenstine. Simon Slade, his Ranchman (one of the famous destroynig angels)— Clyde W. Hendricks. Hon. Ira Barton (a wealthy Bostoner) —Rob Sherk. Young Mr, Weed, called “Juniper.” His Nephew, inventer of Weed’s ■ Patent Panacea” —Melvin Nofsinger. ' Patrick Phelan, Barton’s Handy Man—-Solon Duer. Zel Tucker, a Wells Fargo Man — ' Walter Lobenstine. Elsie Barton, a plucky American Girl—Hattie Leisure. Kit, Her Sister (“Too old for dolls,” 1 “too young for a beau”) —Martha i Laisure. / Nora, a maid servant —Harriet • Mayer. , Wild Flower, a half-breed Indian • girl—lra Fuhrman. Musician —Miss Anna Smith. The admission has been reduced to I ten and twenty cents and is in the i reach of all. Remember the date, ■ Friday and Saturday nights of this s week, February 25th and 26th. Washington’s birthday was generally observed here Tuesday, the post- . office and bank being closed and not much stir on the streets. Miss Harriet Mayer was the guest of her brother, Fred, and other relaj tlves at Winchester Sunday, returning home Tuesday afternoon. Sam Shamp of Decatur was in town Monday on business. I! ' * Menno Witwer, the Monroe shoemaker, has affiliated himself with the already large Decatur Democrat family and will henceforth keep himself posted with the latest and up-to-date news. Mr. Colchin the Decatur cigar man, ’was In town Monday looking up the trade. Many teams are busy hauling ties to this town and it now seems to be a reality that Monroe people will soon, ride to Decatur on the interurban ears. ‘ € '■—’ OPENS MILLINERY STORE. Miss Ella Edington, Decatur Girl, Opens Store at Ossian. Miss Ella Edington, a well known young lady of this city, who has had many years’ experience In the millinery business, having worked in several stores here and for Some time past has served as trimmer for a millinery firm at Tocsin,’has opened a millinery store of her own at Ossian this year, and left this morning to take charge of it Her mothfer, Mrs. S. E. Edington, went te Fort Wayne, where she will visit a few days and then go . to Ossian, where she and her daughter will remain during the millinery season. The wishes of all their friends go with Miss Ella for success Th her new venture. Will the next Adams county poultry ( corn show be held at Berne or Geneva? This is a question of great import to the two rival towns, each of which is offering special Inducements to the association. - The executive committee of the association, including W. A. Fonner, D. M. Rice, Martin Gerke of Root township, A. A. Augsburger, Sam Slmison of Berne, Walter Thornhill and J<jT. Burley of Geneva, met this morning in the office of Gallogly & Lower for the purpose of deciding the place and also the date of holding the next show, but owing to. some misunderstanding his decision was deferred until March sth, at which time the committee will meet in Berne for the decision. Representatives of Berne report that that enterprising burgh

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has raised the sum of fill, and the hustling town of Geneva >l3O for special premiums and other things for the benefit of the association if the show Is held in their respective towns, and whatever this will be raised to by March sth will decide the place. With the exception of one year the show has been held in this city, and the other towns think it but right that the south part of the county be -given a chance. The show was held at Berne year before last. ■ <■■■■' • .■>—o GILPEN, HYPNOTIST, COM?NG. Mr. Earling, ahead of the famous Gilpen, said to be the greatest hypnotist before the public today, was here today and arranged for the opera house for all next week, when they Will appear here. They give a splendid performance each evening, the entertainment being well worth any one’s time. Among the stunts to be pulled off is the hypnotism of a man who will sleep in the Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson window for fifty . 'Eours. Further announcement will be made tomorrow. —; O' • ■ • THE BIG LION HAS ARRIVED. The exhibition at the Star theater tonight and tomorrow night will be one of the best ever witnessed here for ten cents. The company arrived this morning and everything is in readiness for tonight’s show. The lion is a real one, a great big African lion, and it requires some nerve for a young lady to enter his cage, but this will happen at the Star this evening. The company goes from here to Portland, where they appear at the opera house at regular opera prices. The Decatur people will get a big show for ten cents. — 0 ... — .. ■ .. Miss Pansy Bell writes interestingly from the “garden spot of the world” —St. Petersburg, Fla., where she and her mother are spending the winter. She tells of the beauty of the Florida foliage, shrubbery—the palm, date and fig trees, with the orange groves, the peach trees in full bloom, as well as violets and “spring flowers.” While the northerners are hugging the warm fires, those in Florida are seeking a cool place under a tree. Every day they go to the orange groves and gather up large quantities of the fruit —which gathered ripe from the groves, taste different—to use Pansy’s own words —“as day and night.” A great many side trips made their stay more enjoyable. A visit to-“ Bird Island”—an Island set aside for birds —was an enjoyable one. She tells of a peculiar web-footed, duck-like bird, which is quite common there. A large pouch ( of skin, under its beak, is for the purpose of catching fish. The bird dips its head under the water, bringing up in the pouch a quantity of water and fish. The water is turned Off through the beak, apd the bird then takes the fish from the pouch and eats them. A gentleman wishing to have some fun tied a fish to each end of a string, and threw them into the water. Two pelicans made for the fish, each getting one, and furnished great sport trying to swallow their ends of the string. The string finally broke. They also visited Fort Dade, on an island between the gulf and Tampa Bay. She found it an interesting place, but does not think soldier life agreeable. The Bells will also go to tiie east coast before returning home—visiting at Sanford, Tampa Island, Palatka and St. Augustine. One of tibe very enjoyable George Washington’s parties was that given Tuesday evening by Mrs. O. L. Vance, when entertained thirty of her friends at euchre. The Vance home on North Second street was very pretty in its decorations of the season, bunting, draped in an artistic way adOTned the hall, while the living rooms were decorated with crepe paper in the national colors.. Aft-, er the games the tables were er. After the games the tables were cleared and a luncheon, delicious and tempting, was served in two courses, Mrs. Vance being assisted by her sister, Mrs. Fred Hauer. Souvenirs were little flags and a Utile cherry twig and leaves with George Washington’s own ripe cherries hanging thereto. Mrs. Glen Glancy returned to her home at Monroe after a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stultz. '' ■ -.”,3 • t. .