The Indiana Weekly Messenger from Indiana, Pennsylvania • Page 12

-f, a BT PUBLISHING COMPANY i. SMITH Proprietor. INDIANA, 10, 19J2 WITH HEW -YKAK. Just now every person is working nn- der a New schedule. While DO one may have a list of resolutions printed in bid English type, framed aid hanging on the wall, each one, no donbt, has a few resolutions in his mind.

Perhaps some people have their resolutions on a alidingfsoale in order to discard them when circumstances get the better of them. Every person has the new year before him and the future holds many encouraging possibilities. Regardless of past failures and disappointments all have a chance to take a new grasp on life. Those who have been growlers and kickers have a new year in refrain from growling and kicking if they determine. They now chance to become mellow, instead of keeping their grouchy disposition.

It Is good to off being a grouch and just take OQ cheerfulness and riohjjwhole- hearted- OPSS. It will pleasa the outside world and make things bright all along the road of life. The whole world is moving along the line of enlightened education and there is oheerfnlness to be found at each turn. There is a new broad leaf for all and ench leaf can be well written with noble deeds if the writer determines to do the writing. We may chase away discontent by remembering that conditions around us are not as bad as they might Press.

I.AM«HAN VNOPPOftKD. It very touch though Hon. N. Lftngham, of Indiana, would have no opposition at the April primary for the office of representative in congress. A number of men have been talked of and have thonght the matter over seriously bnt have apparently decided not to enter the race.

Personal prejudices, resentments, ambitions and all that sort of thing aside there is oue feature of the case that appeals strongly to The Spirit's idea of the fltuess of thingi. For 25 years we have been contending through these columns that the rotation system in tive offices was bad for the people and ntteriy precluded precisely the thing that should be regarded ns of first iin portanoe, efficient representation. So long as the voter is actuated by the no tion that some particular county or per son should be favored at the expense of efficiency the really vital question, th'at of competent service, must be lost sight To be of nse in congress legislative training is just as necessary to proficien oy as mechanical, business or profession al training is necessary to usefulness in those lines. Hence, 4 disposition on the part of the voters of this district to con cede a representative in congress a third nomination without opposition is a victory for the principle for which we have been for years contending. It indicates that the seed which we have sown is beginning to bear fruit.

A repudiation of the very absurd notion that an appren enough to obtain the neotswry lenoe to be of real OM In hie district It is foolish to make a change. The leaden of our national law-making body come' from district! which believe in keeping a good man in the service so long as he is faithful. Mr. Laugham should be re- nominated." We often hear the question asked, "How is it that the south and west are full of towns of three and four thousand I uhabitants that have flue buildings?" The answer is obvious. In the sonth and west they regard congressional representation as a business proposition- not as a political plum to be passed around.

They want trained: service when it is to and would no more think of changing their representatives without cause than they would of discharging a faithful and efficient em- ploye. When the question of congressional salaries was under consideration a few years ago a member proposed an ment making the salary for the flnt term 12,000 a year, the second $4,000, the third $6,000, the fourth $8,000 and the fifth and subsequent terms $10,000. Such an arrangement, while not meeting with the approval of the House, did not inaccurately express the measure of usefulness of new and old representatives both to the country and to their constituents. That the people of this not be clamoring for a change in its congressional representative is therefore an indication that they are disposed to take a more rational and business like view of the matter than heretofore and that DEMOCRATIC FOLLY. The Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia Ledger finds conditions in the Democratic House of Representatives that canae him to reflect upon the old saying that the chief factor iu con- tinned Republican success is the propensity of the Democrats to make trouble for themselves when in power.

He quotes the celebrated remark of Senator John Sharp Williams, of Mississippi, "No wonder the cartoonists all the donkey as the Democratic and proceeds to point out numerous instances in which the party played the donkey at the present This is oulyjanother way of sajing that the Democratic party is all talk and no performance; that it cannot "deliver the that its theories never work out in practice. We are not surprised at the dissen sions and factional strife wh ch the cor respondent says threaten to disrupt the majority in the House. The donkey emblem is significant of the party'nkick ing proclivities, even more than of its stupidity. It is primarily and essentially an organization of kickers and when there is nothing to kick it has things own inevitably becomes dissatisfied with Telegraph. 1912 LOVGHCY'S 1912 Y.

M. V. A. £ntertninuieut Course. Monday, January 15, the first entertainment of the Y.

M. C. A. oonrse will be given in the Auditorium by Germain, the wizard, who is said to be one of the best artists in the business. He 'has received many flattering notices from the press all over the world.

The Northern Whig, printed in Belfast, Ireland, says: "Germain, the American "Wizard, who ma.ie his initial bow at the 'Palace' last night, was one continual surprise. He delighted all by his tility and cleverness. Certainly his feata are most mystifying and found rgreat favor with a capacity audience." February 3 Balmer's wonderful Kaffir P- tinging boys and Elsie Olark will appear. This is a wonderful attraction WQd should be heard by all. The com- is composed of Mr.

Balmer, five boys and Miss Olark. The Kaffir have gained immense success by singing. Gathered together by Mr. Balmer in Africa they have trav- elled with him through Europe, the njni ed States and Canada, everywhere Capturing audiences by their freshness! WieirToriRinality, the unoommounesu of "their selections and the oriental brilliancy of their platform appearance. They represent four distinct tribes of Africans as many different languages.

Monday, March 11, the third euter- 5 taininent will be given. It is the Inter- national Operatic company, presenting from grand operas. The compa- is composed of two men and two omen and a pianist and is said to be fine. They sing selections from bMt of the modern popular operas oratorio and concert singing. Course tickets, single admis- with leaerve seat, 50 cents and 75 ti? gallery, no reservation, 35 cents; iblio school children under 16 yeare of 85 cents.

Reserved seats at Hall's for the first number, commencing inrday morning, January 13. IjMlMlued Slight Stroke. AutijB Olark sustained a light stroke hife attending a reception in the Hose lute, PU South Jefferson street, las nrsday night. He was removed to ie Riltanuing General-hospital and i Ming along as well as could be expect Kittauuiug Tribune. Mr.

OJark is well known here, where was a student at Normal years ago Indiana friends will be sorry to heai his illness, 7f wlsh YOU a Happy and Prosperous New Year, and cordially thank you for your generous patronage in the past year. It will be our endeavor to make our store more It is coming year. Best goods and best values. All lines full all the time. In the Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Department You will find the season's latest man-tailored Suits and Coats and Skirts.

Right materials and right prices. We give you an opportunity now to get a Suit or Coat at very much reduced to 1-3 off. Good Furs at money-saving to 1-3 off. Dress Skirts reduced. Girls' Coats very much reduced.

Dress Goods reduced. Silks at quick-sale prices. Prices cut all through the store. Men's and Boys' Good Clothes at Bargain Prices to 33 per cent off. in price.

Boys'and Children's Suits and Overcoats from 1-4 to 1 -2 off. Some odds and ends at. 1 -2 off Money-saving prices in every line. W. R.

LOVGHRY CO. What You Get Here Will Be Right (Continued from firrt page) tioe should be on the job'ih Washington all the Mt.that even before a representative has had a chance to learn his business he should be replaced by another apprentice will be worth a lot to this district and the man who can do it is conferring a great benefit upon his constituency. The astute Samuel G. Ely the, who writes "Who's Who and Why" articles for the Saturday Evening Post, said, in speaking of Senator Warren, of Wyoming, who is chairman of one of the most important committees of the eeu- ate, that of finance, and wields a power and influence entirely out of proportion to the importance of his state, that he possessed one talent that as worth all the other brilliant qualities a man could have and that was the ability to hang on. He has been elected to the senate for 24 consecutive years and has been literally shoved to the front by the natural pressure of legislative routine.

HU state is the beneficiary. Knowing both by observation and experience that these things are absolutely and unqualifiedly true and that they are vitally important we are gratified to hear such expressions as the following from the East Brady Review: "It is time the old and antiquated practice of 'two terms enough' should be relegated to (he shelf. Just when a representative has been in congress long the intelligent voter, when somebody argues that "He's had his'n," or "It ain't his county's turn," is not impressed by it but is rather inclined to laugh in his face. This argument, the soundness of which cannot be questioned, of oonrce applies to Representative who has had two terms and in a candidate for the third. It is bnt fair to say of him that he baa manifested a disposition to make himself useful to his con- stitueuts, being prompt to respond to requests and showing a kindly and accommodating spirit in all ways.

He has stood by the principles of the Republican party and supported President Taft's administration loyally. He is a mem- bar of the Committee on Invalid Pensions and is thereby enabled to do more for the old veterans than a new man could possibly do. He has introduced a large number of special bills for them and baa two or three public building projects on bands which the beat interests of the district demand that he should be permitted to complete. Taking all these things into consideration it is not surprising that there should be a disposition on the part of the Republicans of the 27th congressional district to accord Mr. the nomination without a Punx- sutawuey Spirit.

MRS. FLOYD B. DECKER. Mrs. Floyd E.

Decker, formerly of this place, died in a Philadelphia hospital on December 28. Death was due to a tncior on the brain. She leaves a husband and three Robert and Charles. When in Indiana the Deckers lived at 1168 Philadelphia street. FRANCIS If AZZA.

Francis Mazza died at the home of his parents in North Homer City Thursday of bronchial pneumonia, aged six months. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock, and interment followed in St. Bernard's cemetery. Institute. Program of institute to be held at Upper Greek school, East Mahonine, Saturday, January 18, 1912.

E. E. Elder is teacher: Address of a member of the school; topio, "The Teacher as a Student," Barry Crawford, Emabel Niohol, J. 8. Ross; topio, "Value of a Catch Problem in Arithmetic," Cora Unoapher, J.

L. Brilhart, L. Emer- iok; topio, "The Use of the Dictionary in Home and School," Aleda Harbridge, H. O. Stiteler, Carl Lewis; noon.

Roll call of teachers and directors; topio, "What Constitutes Thoroughness?" Dora Walker, Frank Terpe, A. M. Hopkins, H. M. Pollock; question box; topio, "TheIdealCountrv School," John Mclsaac, A.

Kelly, Howard Park, Ernest Work; topio, "The Events of Today That Will Be the History of Tomorrow," Nola Kinnan, David Rishel, 0. Pollock. All teachers and friends of education are invited to attend aud take part in the discussion of topics. ftuiall JBInze Night. defective flue at the residence of Rose Kiefer, ou North Fifth street, an uiftvw of fire Monday uight, 15 o'clock, No damage was done.

A Strange John K. Kalb, a resident of Avonmore, a well-known mill worker, baa been strangely missing since Christmas eve. His family believes he has met with foul play. Christmas eve he left his home to go to the train to meet his daughter. Wheu the daughter arrived she found no one to meet her and made her way home alone.

The family a'sked for her father and the girl replied that she had not Beet him. Up to the present time nothing has been heard of him. Will Pianos and player pianos for young horses from five to eight years old weighing from 1050 to 1200 sound and well broken to harness. H. H.

STEVINQ SON, 574-576 Philadelphia Indiana, aiiiK MMU Friends aud relatives of Charley Bowser, bookkeeper and treasurer of the Kittanning Leeonbnrg Street Railways company, are neatly concerned over his absence irom Kit tanning. He IB said to have left suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday, December 81, and since that time neither his wife nor friends have heard from him. Mr. Bowser was a young man of exemplary habits, a good husband aud a kind father. His family relations are said to have been of the best.

Mrs. Bowser stated to the Times that she did not know where hea husband had gone or when he might be expected back. "He was a good husband and my best friend. I don't know why ho left and I don't know if he will be back." More than this she would not Kittau- uiug Times. Bplelburg It will be necessary to have the requisition papers of Gov.

Tener honored to bring back to Somerset for trial Nicholas Spielbnrg, who is charged by hia father-in-law, Einil Lipsober, with fraud aud other infractions of the law, following a somewhat sensational uiarringe some months ago. Spielbnrg and his friends in Detroit are fighting extradition and the defendant seems to have plenty of money. It will probably be a week before the necessary legal formali ties can be gone through with in order to insure the return of Spielbnrg to Somerset for trial. Lipsober lives in Somerset county and at one time lived in this county. LUt ol Remaining uncalled for in the Indiana office January 6, 1912: Mrs.

Mary B. Anderson, 0. T. Anderson, Shurmar Baruett (Special), Miss Mabel Ounuinpham, Robt. Einerick, Mrs.

Emma W. Ewing, Mrs. E. E. Fleming, Mrs.

Edward Gaugjgff, W. H. Hamilton, Thomas Little, Miss Ida McConnell, Mrs. Fannie Masher, E. H.

Moor head, Mrs. J. B. Nolder, Z-k. Bay, Mrs.

Elliott Smith, Alexander O. Stew- ait, Stan Szydlowski, Giusepe Toroli. Wheu inquiring for letters iu this list please state that they were advertised, giving date. JAMU 0, McGnKGon, P. M.

MOOKHEAD BROS. flftoorhead 10 days' Clearance Sale is a hummer. Have you secured your share of bargains now on display? MOORHEAD BROS, CLEMENTS -Groceryman at the Old Stand, where the line of plain and fancy, green and every other kind of Groceries is unexcelled. Orders by phone delivered Free. If we don't have it we get it See 628 Philadelphia Indiana.

Pa Thrtllliiir Story of Love aud AUveil ture. In advance of book publication The Pittsburg Post haa secured for its readers Cyrus Townseud Brady's latest and moift arrtent love story, "The Chalice of masterly romance of a man maid ttloue in the mountains of so full of adventure that it will be read with breathless interest. You can get free the first nine installments of this great love story, which iu- clmleu the installment to appear in The Pittsburg Post next Monday, January 15th, by applying to your uewsdeuler or write to The Pobt, Pittsburg, a for it. Thon tell your uewsmau you waut The Post regularly for three weeks so you will not miss the continuation of this fascinating love story. A lighfcful party occurred Ravn eft me 1 Charles A McMillen, iJ Hayne township, one evening last week.

It was honor of Mr. MoMilleu'a da at was Rl1 Piqued and car! out by his good wife, who bad invited about 25 neighbors and then managed to get her husband off to town on an errand. A sumptuous repast was served and the guests left at a late hour reporting a very enjoyable time. AuUleuce Hears. A large aud attentive audience listened to Enos Bacon, the Yorhshire lhe A Friday Proceeds were for the th society.