Decatur Democrat, Volume 53, Number 46, Decatur, Adams County, 17 November 1910 — Page 6

~'' The local Woman’s Relief Corp was greatly honored at the thirteenth annual convention of the Eighth district by having one of its ladies, Mrs. Ed Lyons, the president of the local corps, elected president of the district, a position which she will fill with grace anddignty. The election took place In the afternoon, and the list of officers of the district includes also: Senior vice president, Mrs. Sturgis of Bluffton; district treasurer, Mrs. Mattie Ett of Fort Wayne. The other officers are appointed, but the election has not yet been made. Mrs. Mary Tate Dollins of Portland was nominated national delegate, and Mrs. Inez Twibell of Montpelier, alternate, these nominations to be confirmed later by the state officials. Montpelier was selected as the city for the convention next year, Mrs. Maude Howard of the corp of that city extending a very cordial invitation. The afternoon session was the chief business period of the convention, every minute from 1:30 to 5 o’clock being filled with matters of consuming interest The meeting tas opened promptly at I:3® at the K. of P. home, with the reading of a very excellent patriotic paper by Mrs. Thorpe 'of Bluffton. The ritualistic work was exemplified in a very fine way by the local corps, and Mrs. Hoffman of Hartford City, who is the state inspector, pronounced the focal corps in excellent condition. A penny drill in which all the assembly took part was a very pretty feature of the afternoon, the pennies given being delegated to the fund for the purchasing of flowers for the sick Soldiers or their wives. A committee on resolutions was appointed, and later made a report, a copy of these resolutions being found elsewhere in this paper. The W. R. C. delegates, many of them remaining over night, were entertained in a most hospitable manner by the ladies of the local corps and their friends. — Evening Campfire. The great open session, to which the public was invited, and responded in a very happy manner, completely filling the Presbyterian church, was the “campfire” held Thursday evening. The Presbyterian church was most tastefully decorated with flags and bunting, with plants and flowers, and what gave a most realistic effect, was the campfire improvised on the rostrum. The guns were stacked there, and a big kettle was suspended from its tripod, under which glowed a red light, as of a real campfire. With this as a background, many o fthe old soldiers present, their wives and children, who have heard by* word of mouth from many of these veterans of the Civil war, the tales of their campfires of long ago, had little effort in calling to mind the days of old, with their many thrilling and valorous experiences. Miss Jean Lutz presided at the organ, and all joined in singing the opening song, “America." After a prayer by Rev. Imler, Mayor TOeple, in words aptly chosen, extended greetings to the assembly, in behalf of the city, and Mrs. Stewart of Hartford City responded in behalf of the W. R. C. . Addresses, abounding in patriotism, and words of praise for the great work of these loyal ladies of the Woman’s Relief Corps, were given by C. J. Lutz, Hugh Perkins, and various district officers present, while "By the experiences as an army nurse, an aCD. 0. Wise, L. E. Opliger, county superintendent of schools, Mrs. Mcßride bf Bluffton, Mrs. L. G. Ellingham of this city and Mrs. Helena Wolff of Ft. Wayne, the last named telling of her experiences as a nary hurse> hfi account of which was given in Thursday evening's paper. Readings by Misses Alta Teeple and Marie Ball were highly appreciated, as was the musical part of the program to which Dr. Patterson contributed with a solo, Miss Florence Sprunger with a solo, “The Star Spangled Banner;" Albert Sellemeyer with a cornet solo, Mesdames Runyon and Opliger with a duet, and the M. E. male choir with a number of vocal selections. Among the very impressive

songs rendered was “Tenting Tonight,” which brought to many Os the veterans present The flag salute and a number of drills were given, and the benediction was pronounced by Rev. Spetnagel. The convention closed with a record of being one of the most successful of any of the district, and the ladies are very thankful to all those who lent their aid in making it such. <■ . Q • ‘ The never-ending procession of the seasons has brought the people of Indiana again to their harvest home. The common parent of us all has poured from her lap the corn and wine and oil of fertile fields and fruitful vineyards. Perhaps her children have been more greedy than generous, and the divine destiny of man may yet be tar off. Systems of government and human distribution of the products *of the sunshine and ra|n stin remain imperfect As yet we ifce Our brother th rough a glass darkly, yet more clearly with the passing years. All the or-

'.-..i. ... i der of our lives changes from day to day, but one thing remains eternally ; the same—the gracious goodness ■'of God hath failed us never In need time nor in garnered grain. \ <• It is meet that Indiana bowa again her forehead to the ground and reverently acknowledge that He is good and that His mercy endureth. Let us remember that it Is the spirit of brotherhood and not whole burnt offerings which He desires. Let him that hath an abundance consider his stewardship, and him that ha'th less trust Him who noteth the sparrow's fall. And to the end that all may renew their allegiance and give thanks to our' country’s God, in conformity with state and national usage, I, Thomas R. Marshall, governor of the state of Indiana, do recommend that upon Thursday, November 24, 1910, the day by law and custom set apart as Thanksgiving Day, the people of Indiana whole-heartedly thank Him. for that he hath not so far dealt thus with any : people. In testimony whereof, I have here- , unto se% my hand and caused to be as- . fixed the great seal of the state of Indiana, at the capitol in the city of Indianapolis, this 10th day of November, in the year of grace nineteen hundred ten, and of the independence of the United States the one hundred and thirty-fifth. THOMAS R. MARSHALL, Governor. TO GO HOME IN THE DARK. He Is Not Afraid of it But It is Awfully Inconvenient. * J Fred LaDelle is now a full-fledged Coon Skin club member, having received the third degree at the meeting of this club weaneeaay evening, with the full quota of initiation honors not experienced by the others, towit: Getting lost in the heavy darkness in his long walk through the rain, etc. The club met at the Wade Meyers home south of the city and just as the boys were leaving for home it began to rain pitchforks. The others went back to the house, but Mr. LaDelle and F. E. Smith came on home in the rain. When Mr. Smith and LaDelle parted at the Erie railroad it was black as a stack of black cats, and Mr. LaDelle, who is not very familiar with the city, had to stop now and then and wait until it lightened before he got his bearings. He got lost, however, even in spite of the friendly aid of the lightning, and wandered over onto Sawdust avenue, where he was forced to rout somtof the good people up to ask the way to his home on Sixth* street. Mr. LaDelle leaves next Sunday again, so it was necessary to confer the degree this week. — p — Washington, D. C., Nov. 11—(Special to the Dally Democrat)—Both the United States and Mexican governments are in expectant attitudes* today, awaiting full reports of the riots in the city of Mexico on the one hand and the burning of Antonia Robrieued, a Mexican, in Texas, on the other, before making the affair the subject of international exchange. The spread of the attack on Americans to two other Mexican towns, has made -the situation, much more serious than it at first appeared. There is apprehension, lest there be further clashes along the Rio Grande and further antiAmerican demonstrations. —m'jxjjus> r. ‘Ji New York, Nov. 11—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—The express drivers strike is practically at an end. The terms of settlement were accepted today by the men who are nut in New York and if the New Jersey strikers accept the proposition, all will return to work Monday. Wheeling, W. Va., Nov. 11—(Spe--1 cial to the Daily Democrat) —A third point in the tragedy involving Mrs. ■ Laura Schenck, now in jail charged ' with poisoning her millionaire hus- ’ band, is expected to develope today. 5 Prosecutor Handlan promises the ar- ' rest of the man in the case and says 3 it will cause a big sensation.

o Hillsboro, ill., Nov. 11—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Four men were killed, eleven injured, several probably fatally, and the lives of 400 others, imperiled, when an explosion occurred today in the Shoal Creek company's mines at Panama, 111. The cause is unknown. Louisville, Ky., Nov. 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Opposition to Caleb Powers, ex-convict, taking a seat in congress has developed in his own district. The Mountain Echo, a republican paper, published at London, in a long editorial today, expresses the hope that congress will refuse to admit him. Powers was elected by less than 9,000 in a district that is normally over 22,000 republican. ► Muncie, Ind., Nov. 11 —(Special, to Hally Democrat)—Because her hus;banl was elected to’ tbe" legislature, ■ Mrs. William Hufford today became county recorder of Delaware county. 1

I -J ' .= • The law provides that a person cannot hold two offices and to get around this 1 ’ the commissioners appointed Hufford’s' ' wife. New Albany, Ind.. Nov. 11—(Special to Dally Democrat)—Henry Dinkins believes in the old adage, “If at flrat i you don’t succeed, try, try again." For twenty yearn he has been running for county recorder and regularly defeated. On the sixth attempt last Tuesday he was Lansing, Mleh., Nov. 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The state railway commission today authorized the organization of the Detroit and Cleveland Aerial Navigation company, with a capital stock of $25,000 for the purpose of transporting passengers between Detroit and Cleveland by aerial route. '- \ o CHOIR PRACTICE AND BENEVOLENCE DAY. The Methodist choir will meet at 7 sharp this~evening and will adjourn in ample time for the lecture course entertainment at the opera house. A full attendance is desired especially on account of Sunday being Benevolence Dky. The benevolence cards have been distributed to every member and probationer and it is the desire that they be signed after prayerful consideration and dropped in the basket on Sunday. Only the subcriptions are now asked for. The money can be paid,any time before Feb. 1. 1911. The explanation on the cards and the list of societies with the various apportionments reveal a most opportune chance for profitable investment for the Kingdom of the Master. A cordial responce is affectionately requested from every member of the congregation. Sherman Powell,. Pastor. -? ——— ? i.e >—— GOOD MEETING. The meeting held Thursday evening by the Young Men’s Social dub was a successful one and much business was transacted by the many who attended. A number were taken into the organization, which afforded much pleasure for the members, and arrangements for taking in others wiH soon be made. Those, in charge are much pleased with the large number of young men joining, and the or- < ganization will soon have a very creditable nhmber. The club rooms will ' make an excellent place for them to i gather during the coming winter and 1 spend their time in reading or in 1 sports, whichever they may choose. i ' ■ o- i The Legislative Result. 1 Indianapolis, Nov. 11—The Indiana ' legislature will be democratic oh joint 1 ballot by thirty-eight votes. The re- ‘ turns show that the makeup of the as- ! sembly will be as follows: Democrats— ' Senators 17 1 Representatives 63 1 Holdover senators 14 1 — J Total ..94 * Republicans— Senators 9 Representatives 37 Holdover senators 19 1 Total ~56 Complete returns show that the ’ democrats will control the house by 1 twenty-six and the senate by twenty- 1 two. This is among the largest majorities controlled by either pqrty in the state legislature for many years. In the senate the democrats have thirty -otte members and the republicans nineteen, giving the dem# ocrats control by twenty-two votes: In the house there will be sixtythree democrats and thirty-seven republicans, making the democratic majority twenty-six. < The State Ticket - Ellingham (Dem.) 299,478 Gulley (Rep.) .......285,552 Ellingham’s majority 13,926 While the tabulations have not been made on the other candidate for state office it is known that all the democratic candidates were elected.- A comparison of the vote in a number of counties shows that the entire democratic ticket will run about the same proportion as that for decretory of state. *■ ■Adair’s Corrected Vote. Counties. Adair Warner Adams 1707 Delaware 388 Jay 837 Madison 2547 Randolph 537 Wells ....1204 9683 537 537 ■ I I »!■!— «, > Adair’s plurality... 6146 • —o— — - i W. H. Blodgett in the Indianapolis ' News says: “The democrats have been In bondage se long that as they start for the > laad of (lowing honey, they are pur- - sufed, pot by the hosts of a republican , -Pharaoh, but by a band of camp foli lowers in their own party who expect the offices in their own party to be

I 'v . ' • ' . < .' ’ ’ iin mod, ovor to thfim who AvnArt tn I vzva Wv VI W I vv Uw I riiatWKvit A th a notrnnaoa IA will dißtHDute tne patronage where it will ’do the most good-for themselves. And already the republican managers are predicting a Belshazzar feast of extravagance in the next general assembly and in the conduct of state affairs under the rule of the dembcrato; But there are some things that must be reckoned with by these camp fob lowers who are after loot, just as the republican camp followers have been after loot for many years—and getting it, too, for that matter. In the first place Governor Marshall has demonstrated his and his ability to lead his own party as well as to manage the public affairs of the people of Indiana. Even since he has been but The Third Man in the conduct of state affairs, he has shown his business and executive ability and his advice when followed has saved much to the state. With Xhe governor at the steering wheel, there is not much danger of the democratic car leaving the track or bumping tip against the polls along the way. “And again, the real managers of democratic affairs realize that Indiana is not a democratic state. It was made democratic this year by ‘independent voters, by men who place the welfare of the people high above the political party, and the same independent voters who have giyen the democrats control in 1910 can wrest that control from the democrats in 1912. So men like W. H O’Brien, Thomas M. Honan, Lew Ellingham, John A. M. Adair, Andrew A. Adams, John. W. Kern, and many .others, will not fail to help in holding up the governor's hands and aiding him in giving the people of the state the kind of adminstration they asked for last Tuesday. “The next general assembly promises to hold one of the most important sessions for many years. The election of a United States senator is to all intents and purposes settled. Thera will be no question of the selection of John W. Kern—he was the issue, made such by the governor when ho got the state convention’s endorsement of Mr. Karn for the senatorship, and perhaps there are a few who would like to override the choice of the convention, the masses of the people will not permit IL and the governor will not permit it. “There seems to be a strong sentiment in favor of a high license law—not sue ha high license law as the liquor Interests have advocated In the past, but a real high license law, such as In force in Pennsylvania and other states, and added to that a law empow ering the governor to remove from office any official whose duty it Is to enforce the laws, but who falls in hit duty. Then the question of liquor in politics is answered. “The general assembly, too, will be called ,on to pass a law to redlstrict the state for legislative purposes, and also to make changes in the congressional districts and in those laws they must be fair and honest, and not'maks a law that the supreme court will set aside. “The elections in Lake county, where the herding of “hunky” votes, and in Vanderburg county, where the importation of white and colored voters has ben a state disgrace for years, emphasised the demand for a registration law—one that will be effective and not-one for party expediency.” — •——--e — : KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAB INITIATE. Two candidates, Burt Mangold and Will Winnes, were given the second degree by the Knights of Pythias Thursday evening, and a larger class wUI become full-fledged knights at the meeting to be Held next Thursday afternoon. A large attendance was present Thursday evening and after the lodge session, a social time was spent in the club rooms of the home. ■ ; . /; ■ . j'3 ;..■■■ ..... — Xy BABY BOY. Mrs. R. J. Holthouse is in receipt of a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Clem Holthouse of Jonesboro, Ark., stating that a big boy made its appearance at their home, and which has brough much happiness to the household. ■ o-— ILL WITH TYPHOID. U. E. Drummond of Pleasant Milts Is Seriously Sick With the Fevar. Ulysses Drummond* a former business man of this city, now one of the popular merchants of Pleasant Mills, is very seriously ill at his home at that place with' an attack of typhoid fever. He Is now in the serious stage bf the disease, having been bedfast two weeks last Wednesday, and his condition at present Is regarded as very serious* requiring constant attention and care. His many friends here have been axiously inquiring as to his condition for several days. His condition is such that It is thought'hb will recover but It will be several weeks be- ' fore he will be able to be about Hi. Ifrlendr here, wish him a speedy recov;

FOOLED HIS SUPERIOR .ruuutu A Aato I Ph and a Llautaw* Ut Who Won Promotion. Pasha when minister of war t was very particular In robe personal appearance of his y should never ‘appear S shaven in public. One day he met upon the street a lieutenant who had bearded the pasha and disregarded his orders. “To what regiment do you belong 1” demanded the indignant minister. "To the — regiment, at Abasseuh.” replied the frightened lieutenant “Get into my carriage at once so that I can carry you to the encampment and have you publicly punished." was the stern command which followed. The young man obeyed, and the twain rode along gloomily enough for some time, when the pasha stopped his carriage and entered an office where he would be detained for some time on business. Seizing the opportunity. the culprit sprang from the vehicle, darted into a neighboring barber’s stall and regained bls post before the return of his jailer minus his bqard. For the remainder of the route the officer buried his face in bls hands and seemed the picture, of apprehension. : r Abasseub was reached at last, and all the officers were assembled to witness the degradation of their comrade, who all the while kept well In the rear of his chief. “Come forward, you son .of a dog!" cried the Irate pasha. When there stepped before him an officer with a face as clean as a baby’s and a look of the most supreme Innocence. His excellency gave one look of blank astonishment and then, with an appreciative smile breaking over hfe war worn features, turned to the assembled officers and said, “Here, gentlemen, your did minister tea fool, and your young lieutenant Is a captain.* .. . - - -L —.-. ■ “laegsfaswe- ±-i - THE HOMEMAKER. Mae’s Chivalry to the Fried Goddess of the Fireside. A» we men frequently admit It is our chivalrous regard for woman which leads us to desire that she shall confine her wholly admirable energies to the making of our home and the -keeping of our bouses. She Is tender and frail, and so We urge that she shall not for a moment drop her role Mt the goddess of the household. There Isj. nothing that so rouses our almost sacred admiration as to see our own particular goddess with a dishrag to one hand and, a frying pan in the other. Let us never desert this high ideal of womanhood and its lofty purpose In life. Particularly let us not do so because if a woman dees not keep the house it Will not be kept Would we men engineer and prepare 1,095 meals in one year? Would we wash dishes L 095 times, wipe them 1.095 times, sew, darn, mend, devote our lives to a gray monotony of treadmill effort? Not on your life! Our chivalrous regard for adored woman would not permit it And we would go crazy within six months If we tried. I know of nothing that we should cling to more closely than this chivalrous regard for our womankind. It saves the cost as many and many a hired girt I have penned this little tribute to man’s chivalrous regard for woman because anybody can see that it d* serves it Woman, the housekeeper (and nothing else), the fried goddess of the fireside, the queen of her domestic domain, with a stewpan for a tiara and a stove hook for a scepter, let us together pledge her, while we register our chivalrous vow that we will keep her where she Is unless we men need her as a stenographer or something else, in which event our chivalrous regard may stretch a few points.— California Monthly, Drink and Diplomacy. Prince Bismarck once boasted that in his youth he drank a bottle of champagne at one draft from a “puzzle goblet so constructed that one could not bring ft close to one’s lips, yet ono was hot allowed to spill a drop. Not a single drop fell on my waistcoat. Every one was immensely surprised, but 1 said, ’Give me another.’ Such tricks were formerly an Indispensable part of the diplomats' trade. They drank the weaker vessels under the table, wormed all they wanted to know out of them aad made them agree to things contrary to their Instructions. When they got sober they could not imagine why they had acted so.” What They Were Hawking. At an exhibition of paintings in London in one of the galleries hung the notable picture “Hawklug In the Olden Times." An elderly farmer and his wife paused before this picture, vlewi Ing it with evident satisfaction. “John,” said the old lady, "what’s that?" John theh over the leaves of the cjft&logue he carried. “They ca’ it ’Hawking I’ th’ Owden Time,’t said he. “Hawking! Why, what are they . hawking?” she inquired. , “I dunno,” he replied, “but I spect > they're trying to sell them birds.” Later Returns. Mildred-So you are engaged to 1 young Willson, eh? I thought you said ’ your tore for him was purely platonic? - Helen-And It was before be Inherited i half a million and asked mo to marry H Mm.-Chlcago News. J Mlu KMd.r-8-.b! art to,

hack and spent the day were Rev. HesserL Rev. Spetnagel, Rev, Wise, Rev. Dawson, Mesdames Weaves, VogL Lee, Lllah Lachot Jesse Rudd of Berne was reelected president; L. C.‘ Hessert man, secretary and treasurer, with a . . number of other efficient official; work- ’' 0 * NOT BORRY FOR BLUNDER. “If my friends hadn’t blundered in thinking I was doomed victim of consumption, I might not be alive now," ■ writes D. T. Sanders, of Harrodsburg, x “but for years they saw every tempt to cure a lung-racking cough fail At last I Dr. King’s New ery. The effect was wonderful. It soon stopped the cough and I am now in better health than I have had for years This wonderful life-saver is an unrivaled remedy for caughs, colds, lagrippe, asthma, croup, hemorrhages, whooping cough or weak lungs. 50c and |l- - bottle, free. Guaranteed by all druggists. ' T;; -.- -‘ 4-:: "" 1 The greatest mystery in the theatrical business this season has centered on “The Candy Girl" company, and every one is wondering how Manager Garfield can afford to carry such an expensive company as he must have on one night stands. It ie the greatest combination ever gotten together, composed of stars who are known to be high priced. This Show has been and it certainly should with such people- but it seems almost impossible certainly should be a treat which no one ough| to miss. • SAVED AN IOWA MAN’S LIFE. The very grave seemed to yawn before Robert Madsen, of West Burlington, lowa, when, after seven welts in the hospital, tour of the best physicians gave him up. Then was shown the marvelous curative power of months of frightful suffering from, liver trouble and, yellow jaundice, getting no help from other remedies or doctors, five bottels of tills matchless medicine completely cured him. It’e positively guaranteed for Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles and. never disappoints. Only 53 cents er. *ll druggists. ■ ; p The Presbyterian ladies are conducting a fine pastry sale today and tomorrow in addition to their ready-to-wear sale-in the Niblick building. Get. some goo dtoothsome homemade eatables at the Presbyterian ta r dles’ pastry sale. They also have a > large number of ready-to-wear and fancy articles on sale. See them. At < the Niglick building. r Mrs, G. H. Meyerrhas returned to Montpelier after spending a few days here looking , for a residence. Tbb Meyers family will come to this city to reside and have several in view, but have determined upon none yet Rev. Meyers resigned from the pastorate of the church at Montpelier to accept the position as financial secretary for the J. D. Rockefeller fund for Depauw university. ■' ' .■ i Grandma Buehler and granddaughters, Mildred and Adele Fruchte of near Magley, left, this afternoon for Fort Wayne, wheer they will make their home, the John Fruchte family moving to that city to resle. A part of ■ the household goods were sent yesterday and today, and Mrs. Fruchtejeft yesterday to superintend the arrange- ? ment. They expect to be finally set- ; tie by the first of the week. - 0... - —» . WILL PROMOTE BEAUTY. Women desiring beauty get wonder- . ful help from Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It banishes pimples, skin eruptions, sores and boils. It makes the skin soft and velvety. It glorifies the face. Cures sore eyes, cold sores, cracked lips, chapped hands. Best for burns, scalds, fever sores, cuts, bruises and piles. 25 cents at all druggists. .. . i. pi... .. ' *. Fred Meyers, living near Berne, is spending a few days with Mr, and Mrs. . Adolph Witzman of this city. Mr. Meyers returned last Thursday. from , the Alaskan gold fields, where he has been for the past six years as a prospector, in which he was successful, jS The trip from his starting pldce in the ; Interior of Alaska took seven weeks > until he reached Bluffton. The on the Yukon river, in which he was & • passenger, was frozen fast in the ice for eleven days. Meyers will remain at his home near Berne for the present. He is a brother of Mrs, Witz-man.—-Bluffton Banner. . SHALL WOMEN VOTE . i _ If they did, millions would vote Dr.