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j^ SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 1914.

PROSPERITY SETTLES

People Live Long and Happily Over in Clark County—Some Distinguished Citizens.

By Mique O'Brien.

MARSHALL, 111., Sept. 5.—With the best wheat crop in the history of Clark county, a peach crop that's also a record breaker and with the corn prospects much brighter than they looked a month ago, there's no reason why the joys of this section shouldn't outnumber the glooms—and they do.

Marshall prides itsen on Deirig a farming community with no particular hankering for factories,' and when the crops are big there is occasion for general rejoicing. This year there will be about a two-thirds crop of corn and about a half hay crop, which is better than might have been expected in view of the lack of rain during tlio lummer months. But there's consolation In the unprecedented wheat crop. And there's a world of peaches to balance for the curtailment of the apple yield.

Marshalllte* Long-Lived. Marshall is still the home of more hale and hearty citizens who have reached the allotted three score and ten than any town of its size In Illinois, spite of the fact that two of the oldest of the pioneerB have died within the last year, Mrs. Duncan at the age of 93 and Squire Green at the ago of 90.

Three of the oldest citizens of Marshall at the present time are brothers, Joseph Martin, aged ninety-one William T. Martin, aged eighty-nine, and Benson Martin, aged eighty. "Uncle Joe" Martin lives on a farm just outside the city but comes to town two or three times a week and mingles with the boys. "Uncle Joe" is the uncle of William T. Martin, Jr., the county treasurer, who is a son of Benson Martin. William T., Sr., is the grandfather of Chalmers M. Hamill, a Terre Haute attorney.

Notable Lawyers.

Clark county has always been noted for the able lawyers that have practiced at the local bar. Marshall produced probably the only man who had, up to his time, refused the high office of chief justice of the United States. It was Judge John Schofleld, father of the present circuit judge, William Bates Schofleld, who declined this honor when President Cleveland nominated him. Judge Schofleld was one of the best lawyers Clark county ever produced.

Judge J. W. Graham is the oldest lawyer in poin£ of service, now practicing in Marshall. Judge Graham has had his shingle out for forty years. He was born in Ohio sixty-five years ago and came to Clark county when he was a year old. He began practicing law when he was twenty-five years old. From time to time Judge Graham has been honored by the democratic party. He was elected to the legislature in 1878, has been a member of the local board of education and was one of the presidential electors for Woodrow Wilson. His law practice has always been lucrative.

Hon. H. Clint Bell, formerly deputy commissioner of pensions and now employed in the pension office at Washington, is one of the notables expected home for ^he celebration, scheduled for September 30, Octpber 1, 2 and 3. Mr. Bell is an old soldier. He made the race for congress against Uncle Joe Cannon on two different occasions, finishing second both times.

The public schools of Marshall, two grade schools and a high school, will open Monday with what is expected to be a record attendance. Prof. L. W. Williams, principal of the high school, is only thirty-five years old

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but has won recognition aa an educator. Prof. T. A. Walker, superintendent of the grade schools, 1B the oldest teacher In point of service and probably In years In the county, perhaps in the state.

Old Settlors' Meeting.

The old settlers' meeting, which begins on the last day of the month, promises to be a big affair. Efforts are being made to bring old residents of Marshall back to their own home town once more. Somehow the impression got abroad that the "old settlers" meeting was to take place this week. It is true a fall festival was advertised, but the festival is largely a private affair given by the Harrington Carnival company, with the co-operation of some of the business men. Todd's old time circus side shows, Major Billy, the horse with human brains, a woman high diver, an Italian band, Tessie's musical comedy company and other attractions are on exhibition. The carnival has attracted hundreds of visitors but some of the citizens are provoked over its being confused with the real old settlers' meeting yet to come.

Honor for Davison.

B. M. Davison, of Marshall, is to be secretary of the state board of a.griculture, succeeding Secretary Dickerson, according to a rumor current here today. Mr. Dickerson will not be a candidate for re-election. The new agricultural board will be elected at a meeting of delegates from agricultural societies during

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Death Follows Denuding of Bark, Taken for Nest Material. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.. Sept. 5.— It has been discovered there Is another serious crime to be charged to the other iniquities of the sparrow.

At an old homestead in this city ^tand several fine cedar trees that were planted in the pioneer days when Jefferson City was a village.

This spring several of the trees died and others are showing indications of the same fate- An observer investigated and he lays the death of the trees to the sparrow.

He noticed that swarms of the pugnacious little pests at certain times flew around the living and the dead cedars. Watchful waiting disclosed that they went to the trees to get strips of the fibrous bark to construct nests.

The English sparrow makes a nest of dimensions altogether disproportionate to its size. Hundreds of them working on one cedar tree soon stripped it of bark. The denuding of the trees killed them.

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Boosters' Club Make Tour to Advertise Worthington, Ind.

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SUITS ARE PLENTIFUL

September Terms of Superior and Circuit Courts Laden With Heavy Dockets.

Divorce and damages, damages and divorce, this is the trend of the suits in the litigation of the local courts, whose September terms begin on Monday next. While the law requires that the September term of each court shall begin on the first Monday in September, the law also specifies tnat the first Monday in September shall be Labor day and a holiday. The

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civil service commission will not have jurisdiction over the appointment of secretary under the new rules.

SPARROWS KILL CEDAR TREES.

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and the term will be formally opened. Tue members of the juries in each court are called to report on Monday, as are the members of the grand jury, but it Is not likely that any business will be done in either court beyond calling the jury commissioners to fill the vacancies that may arise.

There a.e 677 cases entered on record for trial during the coming term of the Superior Court. Of these 197 cases are damage suits, and 56 of them divorce cases. Judge Cox cleared his docket of a great number of divorce suits during the closing days of his court, and for that reason the divorce cases do not figure as largely as heretofore. The damage suits are mainly against coal companies and railroad corporations, and are chiefly for damages sustained while working for such corporations.

The Circuit Court is where the divorce problem presents itself in its most pronounced type. There are 839 cases docketed In this court, and of this total number 371 are divorce cases, while 80 are damage suits. Of the total number of suits filed in the two courts for the September term, 839 in the Circuit and 677 in the Superior, a total of 704 are for damages and divorce*,

There are 405 criminal cases docketed for the September term of the Circuit Court, which includes the trfal of Mrs. Myrtle Gibbons for the shooting of Elroy B. Smith at the Orpheum theatre a few weeks ago, as well as that of Fred Wampler, the Big Four watchman who shot a negro who was on the right of way of the company and ran when called on to halt. Among the criminal cases docketed are those against Tank Kenney and associates who were charged with conspiracy in connection with the November election, 1913.

The probate docket of the Circuit Court includes 310 cases. The oldest number on this docket is 1,429, while the last number on the docket is 9.777.

One of the important cases set for trial during the term of the Superior Court Is that of Alexander McOregor, who seeks to break the will of his half-brother, James McGregor, on the ground that he was not of disposing mind when the will was made. Frank MCKeen. president of the McKeen National bank, and the United States Trust Co., co-executors of the will of, the late McGregor, are made defend ants in this suit.

A Species He Hadn't Seen. He—What has mads the professor so wild?

She—Oh, he was gassing about botany, and so I asked him if he had ever seen a pink palm. He said "No." and I showed him my hands.—London Telegraph.

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HOW WORTHINGTOJf ADVERTISES ITSELF IN NEIGHBORING INDIANA TOWNS.

WORTHINGTON, Ind.. Sept 5.—Just before they started on their tour of the county, advertising the Chautauqua, the .Worthington automobiles assembled at the Flaaa, where they were photographed by H. Hayden, the photographer The group is given above.

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SUNDAY SCHOOLS WILL MEET IN FARMERSBUSG

Teachers' Institute Will Have Afternoon and Evening Services on Sept. 8, 9 and 10.

By Special Correspondent. SHELBURN, Ind., Sept. 5.—Afternoon and evening sessions will be held Sept. 8, 9 and 10, when the Curry township Sunday school teachers' institute is held at Farmersburg under the auspices of the Sullivan County Sunday School association. The meetings will be under the direction of Rev. Philip Frela, county organizer.

The program for the convention follows: Tneadny—3»30 P. M.

Song service—Led by Oscar Allen. Scripture reading and prayer—Rev. C. Griffith, Shelburn.

Chorus of i:iixed voices—Led by Oscar A lion.

Address, "That Boy of Tours"—Rev. John G. Benson, Brazil. Chorus—Shelburn M. H. school.

Benediction. Wednesday—2130 P. M. Song and devotional services—Led by Rev. Brummer, Carlisle.

Chorus—Shelburn Christian Sunday school. Address, "New University Extension" —Rev. McGuire, Sullivan.

Chorus—Farmersburg Christian Sunday school. Address, "The Ghnrch School"—Rev. Cook, state superintendent Christian Sunday schools.

Hymn. Round table conference—Led by Rev. Freis.

Benediction. Wednesday—7180 P. M. Song services—Led by John Taylor. Chorus—Douglas M. BJ. church. Scripture reading and prayer—Rev. D. W. Denny.

Special music—Sullivan Christian quartet. Address, "Christian Education"—Rev. Cook.

Chorus—Ebenezer Sunday school. Benediction.

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Song and devotional service—Led by pastoi of Farmersburg Christian church.

Chorus—Presbyterian school. Addrers. "County, Church and Community Betterment"—A. W. Hayes.

Chorus—Shelburn Baptist Sunday school. Address, "Preparing for Battle"—Rev. Freis.

Hymn. Round table conference—Led by Joshua Beasley.

Benediction. Thursday—7:80 P. M. Song service—Led by Joshua Beasley.

Scripture reading and prayer—Dan Miller, president Curry township Sunday school association.

Special music—Sullivan BaptlBt quartet. Address, "The Successful Sunday School"—Rev. Parker, Terre Haute.

Chorus—Friendship Baptist Sunday school.

GETS CATFISH WITH HODS.

Struggle With Twenty-Pounder, Floundering In Shoal Water. MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark., Sept. 5— Ed Kasinger, a young farmer on the North Fork, caught a twenty-pound catfish with his hands on the Nottle Bottom shoal on the North Fork. He was on the bank and saw the fish splashing, making its way into a deep pond above.

The water was about eight Inches deep and very swift and before the had time to turn and go back down stream Kasinger was struggling with it. He finally managed to get it out on the bank.

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"Walter, this is a very small portion." "It is, sir. But It is Impossible with the'place crowded as you see, sir, to serve a larger one."—New Tork Post.

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WELL KNOWN FAMILY OF BROTHERS LONG IDENTIFIED WIT3\PHO(IHESS OF MARSHAL!.—WILLIAM T. A ND UXC'I.F ,_,0E MAKTIIV,

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has diverted the minds of many people from politics and that they are going to be hard to Interest in meetings of any kind. War has taken the attention of many people from the policies of the national administration, so that some of the wisest men in politics almost have reached the conclusion that a majority of the voters will support the democratic ticket, because they will feel that it will be unwise to change administrations while a national crisis exists.

No Swapping Horses.

Under the circumstances they say that many people feel that there will be no fair test of the Wilson policies this year and the democrats ought to be continued In power until there can be a test. Many agree that VicePresident Marshall hit the marker this week when he said that there won!t be much politics In the coming election.

However, the democratic state committee is going to give the people a chance to hear the Wilson policies discussed by some of the ablest speakers in the party. The president himself will come to Indiana If he makes any speeches. William J. Bryan, Josephus Daniels, secretary of the navy William B. Wilson, secretary of the labor department, and other noted speakers are coming to Indiana during the latter part of this month and in October, so that there will be no dearth of speakers.

The vice-president proposes to deliver at least four speeches. Senator Shively will speak In several districts, Senator Kern will make a number of speeches. It does not seem likely that the democrats will suffer because of a lack of talent to tell the people the party's position on state and national issues.

Chairman Hendren, of the speakers' bureau, has been working out a ten tatlve plan for meetings in every county. He has been calling on local speakers and' many have volunteered their services. Meetings will be held in practically every county in the state next week and during the week following. The governor will deliver the keynote speech here September 17, when he will discuss state Issues.

Asking for Ralston.

There Is a great demand for speeches by the governor and he will appear in every district. The demo cratic committee was prepared, to get along without any outside speakers, as arrangements were being made for the governor to speak in many counties. However, the offer of many prominent men to come to Indiana will enable the committee to go ahead and plan the speech making campaign on a broader line.

The reports that are Being received at the democratic headquarters regarding the organization meetings now being held In many counties are more than satisfactory. They have caused the party leaders to become even more optimistic than they have been.

Lew G. Bllln^ham, secretary of state, made an encouraging report about Miami county the organization meeting attended organization meetings. He said that the democrats In these counties never were In better shape. In iami county the organization meeting was the largest of the kind ever held there. The one at Muncie was equally good.

Large Meetings Held.

Men who are attending other organization meetings make similar reports. They say that the democrats are united on the state and national administrations anu that there is every reason to "believe that the party will win a greater victory this year than It did in 1912.

Ellingham, who takes a conservative view of politics, said that he found that the charges the republicans are making against the democratic state administration do not seem to have had any affect on the situation as far as democrats are concerned. He has made inquiries as have others and he declares that the rank-and-file of the party does not seem to be paying much of attention to what the republicans have to say about the Ralston administration.

Ellingham declares that he finds that the people generally a1* pleased with the Wilson administration and that the disposition of a majority is to vote the democratic ticket this year.

Chairman Korbly has arranged for organization meetings in every county which are largely for tb« purpose of,

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making arrangements for registration of the voters in October. Since the republicans axe arranging to make the record of the last legislature an issue in the campaign, the democratic state organization and nominees on the ticket are arranging to show what the record is. They are willing that the party shall stand on the record and are confident that the outcome will be favorable to it.

Record of Efficiency.

Here is the record of the party In the last legislature on labor legislation alone:

A law providing for safety appliances to be used on steam engines and for the Inspection of the boilers. "The deckless engine law," regulating the construction and operation of locomotive engines. "Motor car law," providing for flagmen to accompany trolley or motor cars when being operated over steam roads. "English speaking language law," a law prohibiting incompetent employes from running or controlling locomotive engines and railroad trains.

A law providing for the investigation of the hours and conditions of labor of women. "Automatic closing lire door law," a law for the protection of firemen and engineers and employes of steam railroads.

A law to protect the lives of theatrical performers and theatrical patrons by requiring that counter weighting of scenery shall be done with noncombustible weights carried on steel cables. "Double-header law," a law which prohibits the practice of placing cars between locomotive engines when double or triple heading. "Pilot law"—A law providing for pilot engineers, motormen, etc., wtaon detourlng or running over foreign roads. "Water crane law"—A law providing for water cranes and water spouts used on steam railroads shall be securely locked when not In actual use or operation. "Semi-monthly pay law"—A law requiring that experienced railroad conductors and engineers shall be in cation act, the state Are marshal law charge of trains.

A law regulating employment agencies. The record for the democratic party on labor legislation along since the election of Thomas R. Marshall as governor six years ago shows that the party

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The governor and otner democratic leaders point to the public utilities commission law, the vocational education act, the state fire marshall law and many other progressive measures enacted last winter as a sufficient reason why the policies of the party are deserving the endorsement of the citizens of the state.

The progressives are maintaining t/he pace they set at the outset of the campaign and Chairman Toner of the state committee has enlisted speakers of state and nation wide reputations to present the progressive campaign lssues.

SCOTCH SOCIAL TO PICNIC TOMORROW

Arrangements Committee Prepares Program for Event At Fauvre Park.

The Vigo County Scotch Social elnb will give a picnic Labor day at Fauvrs park, stop 4, on the Paris lnterurban line. The entertainment committee has arranged a (very good program for the occasion. There will be races for both the men and women and boys and girls. There also will be a baseball game and an association football game.

Then there will be plenty of dancing also, both old-fashioned Scottish and the modern dances. The members of the entertainment committee are Lalng Armstrong, French Haml and John Armstrong. James Armstrong and Edward Rellly will have charge of ths dancing. The next meeting of the club will be held at the home of Oeorgs Armstrong on Ferguson Hill, on Friday, Sept. 11. All members are quested to be present

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Sept. 5.—M. Desoutter, a

young French airman, who had his leg amputated as a result of a flying accident about two years ago, has invented aji artificial leg, the Improvements in which should it Is asserted, possess great commercial possibilities. In aa Interview M. Desoutter described how, after a year's misery and discomfort with the ordinary false leg, he started experimenting on one which would be lighter than those made by the usual makers. "Why," he said, "you can't walk more than fifty yards without feeling done up. In walking you, of course, swing each leg, and you can't swing an artificial leg weighing anything from six pounds to ten pounds very far."

The artificial leg devised by the young Frenchman weighs only two pounds, and its chief factor is an alloy of his own discovery, in which aluminum figures.

Asked whether, in consideration or the weight of a natural leg, two pounds was not too light, Mr. Desoutter replied that if It could weigh noth ing at all it would be so much the better, adding: "Another thing you must remember is that artificial limbs have to be supported by straps over the shoulders and round the waist, and the more the weight the more you are pulled forward."

Unlike those made by surgical Instrument makers, M. Desoutter's production is padded from the knee to the ankle, so, as he d^bcribed It, "If you crack your leg In getting off a bus every one does not look around to first of all wonder, and then to decide that 'the poor fellow's got a wooden leg.'" -1

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