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"THE LAST ON PHILOSOPHY

By James L. Baldwin, An Indiana Writer—Was Editor of The Butler Collegian.

All that Indiana has lacked to establish its claim on the twentieth century title of Ail-Around LiteraryCenter of the Cospios has been a Hoosier philosopher to balance with his universe of facts the infinite fancies of our famous fictionists.

Accordingly, pleasure is here taken in presenting a native metaphysician in the person of James L. Baldwin, author, in collaboration with his sister, Mary E. Baldwin, Ph. M., of "The Last Word," a new book Jbearing the subtitle, "An Announcement of the Ultimate Generalization of Science and a Solution of Popular Problems in Religion and Philosophy." These authors received their higher education at Auitler College, Miss Mary graduating at the age of 18, when she received the medal of the Alliance Francais and a scholarship in the University of Chicago.

Mr. Baldwin edited the Butler Collegian for two years, and is a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He has traveled extensively in this country and abroad. Among his writings is a play which has been under contract for production by the Messrs. Shubert. His sister conducts the Chicago Bureau of translations.

Bearing in mind the enormity of the philosophical assumption (no less than the fitting together of all the diverse phenomena of life, so as to form an artistic whole, a selfexplanatory universe) the critic is necessarily skeptical to the last degree of any work presuming to announce that major truth which ine3ludes and concludes all the other truths. And the more so because there have been very few preteiisions to such an absolutely ultimate and definitely scientific generalization, even among the academic philosophers. Herbert Spencer, for example, notwithstanding his reliance upon proved data as opposed to speculative theories, and in spite of the vast scope of his erudition, introduced his "First Principles" with an acknowledgment of the "unknown." Again, our American Emerson, tremendously influential as he was and still is, frankly lamented his inability to systemize his ideas. And in the present popular pragmatism and idealism, we have opposing "ways of thinking" rather than achieved, schemes of .things as they are.

Yet that supreme, long-sought lunity is exactly what "The Last •Word'' purports to set forth! To be more definite, we are promised a proof of the existence, character and relations of God, nature and man based, for the first time in hisiory. solely on the accredited sciences. And in sober fact, the doubting critic is met at every step in this remarkable book by a strictly scientific argument, advanced in fivefold columns, namely, by: 1. Evolution—Factual trend. 2. Induction Logical generalization. 3. Introspection—Adult psychology. 4. Intuition—Child psychology. :5. Deduction—Problematic application.

Fully one-half of the volume is devoted to the practical application of the principles. This is a unique and very interesting feature. The several chapters, containing the last word in religion, government, morality, art and education, "bristle." to quote the opinion of Jenkin Lloyd Jones, "with comprehensible wisdom." Quite as notable in a work of this character is the clarity of style. The language is entirely free from the usual transcendental terminology so mystifying to the layman. Rather, it is rich in epigram and racy with colloquialisms. It is a motional philosophy addressed to men and women of affairs.

Already several thinkers of national repute have pronounced "The Last Word" absolutely original in viewpoint and epochmaking in its range of synthesis. Rev. Frank Durward Adams, president of Union Temple Association, says: "One who has read 'The Last Word', with the care it deserves, finds it difficult to discuss the book Aviihout enthusiasm. It simply makes one 'sit up and take notice.' He can't help it! It is just a little volume of 100 pages, but every line is loaded with 'spiritual dynamite.' "The authors start where all the other scientists have left off, utilizing the latest scientific data, such as artificial gravitation, radio metachemistry and equivalence of force. The grand elements, matter, energy, ether, space and time, are reduced by a perfectly logical process, and ne easily understood, to modes, of

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a single entity motion. Infinite motion is then identified with infinite mentation and the law of the former gives the key to a universal psychology. The implications of "The Last Word" are immensely important. It applies the science of evolution to the evolution of science. This book sounds the note that our age has waited to hear. Mr. Baldwin has blazed an entirely new path. He upsets our fixed notions, but puts something better in their place. One is reminded of the words of Emerson 'Beware when the great God lets loose a thinker on this planet. Then all things are at risk.' And here is a thinker."

The Broadway Publishing Company, New York, $1.00 net.

HE QUALIFIED.

The Soldier Told the Truth and Won the Prize.

During the spring of 1864 a company of Virginia soldiers was encamped near the home of Mrs. Sawyer, a woman noted throughout the neighborhood for her charitable deeds. One day, driving by the camp, she saw a poor, sick soldier lying by the roadside and, stopping her carriage, talked to him for some time, asking about his health and expressing her sympathy. She noticed while doing so that on each hand he had two thumbs.

Upon reaching home she was haunted by the recollection of the poor man, and, although provisions of all kinds were very scarce, she determined to divide with him the few things she had in the house.

After preparing the basket,'she remembered that she had not asked his name, but, recalling his deformity, wrote on the cover, "For the soldier with two thumbs." Giving it to a trusted negro, with minute directions, she sent him on horseback to the camp.

She was much surprised at this speedy return and asked how he had managed to find the man so soon. "He wuz do fust one I see," said Sam. "I was gwine 'long, and a sojer ast me what I got in de baxit, and I tole 'im a chickin and things fer de main wid two thumbs, and he say he was de one, and I give 'im de baxit." "Did he have two thumbs on each hand?" she asked. "Wall, he didn't say-nufTin 'bout whar he had 'em, He jos' say he got two thumbs." Youth's Companion.

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New Way to Stop Runaway. Anderson, Ind.—A novel method of stopping a runaway horse was employed yesterday when a horse belonging to Beverly Rector became unmanageable along Columbus avenue. It happened that the firemen at the No. 3 hose house were sprinkling the street with the fire* hose when the runaway animal approached. As it reached the hose house the strong stream was directed at its head and the animal dropped as if shot. Before it could recover and resume its flight, it was being held by the firemen. The horse was not injured.

"How to Stop a Rooster From Crowing" became such a live question in Chicago that the police force was called upon. The guardians of the sleepy citizens responded nobly with the suggestion that since a renter must lift his head in order to crow, a board placed a few inches above his perch would put an effectual lid on his vocalization.

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Change of Date.

The date of the Monger family reunion has been changed from August 26th to August 19th. All persons interested in this reunion will take notice that it will occur at Garfield Park, Indianapolis, Saturday, August 19th.

Mrs. Frank Culley and children, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fisher, near Seymour, have returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher formerly lived here, where Mr. Fisher owned the Columbia barber shop. They are doing fine on the farm, and are well pleased-

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Woodall, of Hammond, are spending a two week's vacation with friends and relatives here, their former home.

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Purchased a Run-Down Farm and Made It Pay Big With the Proper Management.

The Indianapolis Star relates a story of practical experience, showing what can be done by genius and pluck on a farm. "He was a lawyer by profession, and manager of a well-established business firm in the Middle West, at a salary of $3,000 a year. At the age of 60 he found himself worn out and broken in health. It was quit the desk or his life. He chose the former, and with his wife and ten children, bought a farm. His available capital amounted to $10,000, which he had saved in his twenty-five years' work. The problem he had to solve was how to make a living and educate his ten children and give them and himself a pleasant home. "This city man made a success of his venture. His is not a story of typical farm life, but it shows what courage, intelligence, energy and business ability will do at any stage in life. This 'farmer' was without previous experience, but he followed systematically the ordinary cropping system and incidentally, that the chances for success in farming are as good as in most business enterprises. "The farm this 'cityite' bought consisted of 300 acres in a much run-down condition, it having been located and surveyed in the latter part of the eighteenth century. The dwelling was 100 years old, and much of the land had been allowed to grow up in weeds. The fences were dilapidated. The gross income from the place, as rented, amounted to about 700 a year. With this facing him the city farmer went to work and gradually improved the place. His children all assisted in the work. New buildings were put up from time to time and the soil was fertilized. One of the girls managed the farm garden, another the fruit orchards, while still another attended to the dairy and poultry, and the boys the live stock. These departments were made to bring in an income. Stock, in the way of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, was added as the farm made the money. The income from the estate increased from year to year. The first three years it averaged about $2,500 above all expenses. In 1909 the net income was over $5,000, with a corresponding increase in the actual worth of the farm. During these years the children were educated, which, according lo the expert bookkeeping that was done, cost the farm $10,000. The total worth of the farm and its equipment in 1909 was about $40,000, with something over $6,000 still due on it. "The man has regained his lost health, his children are educated, and some gone into exceptional positions, others remaining on the farm. The farm has more than tripled in value, while the family has all the comforts of a modern city home, with none of its disadvantages. The farm has done this and the owner's debt never increased over his original capital.

GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1911

He figures that all he has now, including the education of his children and his regained health, is simply 'velvet,' and he has the original investment, plus its augmented valuation from year to year, as his share of the profits. A pretty good showing for a 'city farmer,' and one any sort of ,an agriculturist might be proud of."

A card from Lafayette Slifer, who with his wife and daughter, Mrs. Evans, are sojourning at Petoskey, Mich., to J. M. Hufford, announces that they are enjoying excellent health and having a fine time catching great (strings) of fish, and did not state when they would return, but will be back for the Slifer reunion, which will occur at Richmond September 6th.

Miss Audrey Jeffries, of Charlottesville Pearl Johnson, of Fortville, and Mr. William Jeffries, of Springport, Henry county, were the guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. George Dieter and son, Berlin, of Swope street.

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PUBLIC SALE

The undersigned will sell at public sale at his farm, one-half mile north of Cadiz, and four miles south of Middletown, on the old W. D. Cooper farm, in Henry county, Indiana, on

Monday, August 21, 1911,

Beginning at 10 o'clock a. m., the following personal property, to-wit: Ten head of horses, consisting of one Percheron mare, 4 years old, with colt by her side, safe in foal. This mare will weigh 1,600 pounds. One draft mare, 8 years old, good worker, safe in foal. One Belgian mare, 3 years old, weight 1,400, good worker, in foal. One dapple-gray mare, 8 years old, a good family mare, safe in foal. One brown general purpose mare, 3 years old, sired by Bay Star. One English shire mare, 9 years old, foaled blind, good worker and sure breeder. One Percheron mare, two years old, has been worked a few times has been bred. This is a good mare. One gelding, 12 years old, will weigh 1,800 pounds, good liner and user. Two suckling colts.

One hundred head of hogs, consisting of 60 feeding hogs nine head of brood sows, some with pigs by their sides.

Twenty-five tons of hay, consisting of nice clean timothy and clover and corn in the crib. About ten tons baled oats straw.

Farming Implements, etc., consisting of a full line of plows and harrows, a two-horse wagon and harness for seven head of horses.

Terms of Sale—All sums of $5.00 and under, cash in hand over that amount, a credit of 12 months will be given, the purchaser executing bankable note with approved freehold security, waiving relief from valuation and appraisement laws. Five per cent, discount for cash on all sums over $5.00. No property to be removed from premises until terms of sale are complied with.

Lunch by Ladies' Aid Society. d&w JOEL COOK.

West School Building.

The West School building^ is being thoroughly overhauled from the basement to cupola. W. II. Stewart has a corps of men painting and decorating it. C. A. Moore is doing some carpenter work and repairing the cupola. Milton Wood, the kind and obliging janitor, is on duty, looking after the work in a general way. He has carefully trimmed and pruned the forest trees, greatly improving the appearance of the school yard.

The West building is the oldest school building in Greenfield. It has been in use more than forty years, and is still in good repair.

There have been some rep6rts that the cupola of the building was unsafe and liable to be blown off at any time. Mr. Moore, who has been working on it, says that there are absolutely no grounds for any anxiety or fear from that source, as it is as firmly anchored as possible for a cupola to be. He says that he will have three children in school there and that he will have no fears as to their safety in that respect. He says that when the cupola blows off, the city of Greenfield will have to be rebuilt.

SICK ONLY FEW HOURS

Mrs. Sarah Ellen Levvark Died Suddenly Saturday Morning.

The friends and relatives of Mrs. Sarah Ellen Lewark, wife of George V. Lewark, were sadly shocked early Saturday morning to learn of her sudden and unexpected death at 3:30 jb'clock. Mrs. Lewark, who is 73 years of age, was taken suddenly sick Friday evening at 8 o'clock with a severe pain in her head that grew steadily worse until her death a few hours later.

So sudden was the attack and quick the fatal result, that some of the relatives who were sent for could not get here in time to see her alive. The trouble seemed to be of the nature of apoplexy.

The deceased leaves a husband and three children, Frank Lewark, Mrs. Joseph E. Jarrett and Mrs. George Thomas. A number of grandchildren and other relatives survive.

Funeral services will be held at the home at 9 o'clock Monday morning, and also at the Eden church at 11 o'clock. Interment at Eden cemetery. Friends are invited to call at any time.

Farm For Sale kkVa acres of good land, well improved, in Jackson township, Hancock county, 3 miles north of Charlottesville. Write James F. Cranfill, Alexandria, Ind., R. F. D. 17. 1

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Over Tent Meeting in Which People Go Into Trances, and Meetings Continued Nearly All Night.

A Kennard correspondent to the New Castle Courier says: "This little town is in the throes of what most of the inhabitants call religious excitement. The meetings are very exciting at any rate. For about three weeks the meetings have been going on in a tent on the town lot, with Rev. Earlywine, whose home is north of Kennard, in charge. "Earlywine is a machinist who has been working in Kokomo until recently, when he, with several of the other people connected with the Holiness sect, opened the meeting at Kennard. "People have been driving in from eighteen and twenty miles every night to attend the meetings, and Kennard has experienced the largest crowds ever known during the past two weeks. Interest in the meetings is not so great as the excitement over the conduct of the converts. "By likening the meetings to those held by Mrs. Woodsworth through the state some twenty years ago, a better understanding may be had of their character, by the older inhabitants at least, than by any other comparison. "Five or six people have been reported to have been in trances, and someone, either a new convert, or an old one, goes into one about every night. In these trances they have lain in a seemingly unconscious state for three or four hours, the meeting sometimes being held the greater part of the night. People living near the tent have been complaining of the length of the meetings and of their being unable to get any rest during the night on account of the noise made."

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Funeral at Curry's Chapel. The funeral of Aiberian Martin occurred at^ Curry's Chapel, five miles northeast of the city, at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. The sermon was by Rev. H. W. Robbins. Mr. Martin is a brother of Mrs. J. B. Knight, of this city.

Mrs. Emily Boring was called to Franklin Saturday on account of the illness of her grandson, Lawrence Inlow, who has typhoid fever.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brown have a baby boy, born Friday.

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PENNSYLVANIA TIME TABLE.

Trains Going West

S-Train No. 35 10 Train No. 11 Mail 7 Train No. 7 2

:35 P.M. :34 P.M. :32 P.M. :58 A.M. :46 A.M. :24 A.M. :10 A.M. 35 A.M. 45 A.M.

Train No. 31 10 S-Train No. 33 Local 11 S-Train No. 21 Through. .11:

Train No. 45 Mail 11: S-Train No. 25 Mail 6: Train No. 13 Local Freight—

Arrives Departs Trains Going East Train No. 18 S-Train No. 32

:20 P.M. :25 P.M.

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08 A.M. 58 A.M. 43 A.M. :33 P.M. :22 P.M. :40 P.M. :46 P.M. :19 P.M.

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Train No. 14 S-Train No. 20 S-Train No. 8

Train No. 30 S-Train No. 24 Train No. 44 Local Freight—

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