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VOL. HII, NO. 37 WATERLOO, INDIANA, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 20, 19 11 $1.50 PER ANNUM ARMSTRONG IS IN ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL, DAVEN i IOWA BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL Death Came ae a Severe Shock to His Many Friend. Funeral Held Sunday The community was very much surprised and severely Bhocked last Thursday to learn of the death of E.

H. Armstrong in St. Luke's Hospital, Davenport, Iowa. He left' Waterloo only a few days prior to the announcement of his fatal illness in apparently good health, and went to Davenport. Iowa, wherehe expected to spend about ten days in packing nursery stock for shipment, and then several weeks in delivering the stock, on orders previously taken.

While engaged in his work he was prostrated with a severe attack of Peritonitis Tuesday, April 11, and Wednesday morning was taken to St. Luke's Hospital, where on Wednesday morning he was operated upon as the only possible hope of saving his life. His wife was notified of bis condition Wednesday evening by telegram, and left on the first train, at 1:20 Thursday morning, arriving at Davenport at 1 p. ml, about five hours after her husband's death. No one not having a similar experience can realize the sadness of this journey.

In Davenport she was assisted by a former Waterloo boy, now grown to manhood, Joseph Zwiiling, who had also, visited Mr. Armstrong in the hospital and helped to care for him. Mr. Zwiiling extended his service to Mrs. A and assisted her in all arrangements in preparing for the homeward trip, for which she is deeply grateful.

She also appreciates the kindness of Mrs. G. L. Lewis who came with her to her home and lent her assistance in many ways. Mrs.

Lewis is the present owner of the nurseries at Davenport, and her former husband, Mr. Gibson, gave Mr. Armstrong employment for twenty years, up to his death, and Mrs. who remarried, continued to depend upon Mr. A.

as her trusty agent in helping to manage the nursery business. Mr. Armstrong came to Waterloo from Ohio when a young man, and proved himself an efficient and active worker in any business in which he engaged. For a number of years he was baggage master at the Lake Shore station here, but the heavy work being too severe for him, he resigned and again took up the business of canvas ing for nursery stock, which he followed with considerable success until his untimely death. In his death the community loses a useful citizen, and the family have the sympathy bf a large circle of friends, in their sad bereavement.

Mrs. Armstrong's daughter, Mrs. Clarence De long, is spending this week with her mother, assisting in the arrangement of her affairs as necessity requires. Emmet H. Armstrong Emmet H.

Armstrong was born at Newark, Ohio, March 14, 1854, and died at Davenport, Iowa, April 3, 1911; aged 57 years and 30 days. He entered into marriage with Sarah Farrington at Sedan, on Dec. 29, 1881. They at once located at Brant, Ohio, where they spent the first five years of married life. In 1886 they moved to Waterloo, this being his home at the time of his death.

There were born to them two daughters, Keturah and Lurah, who grew to honored womanhood in Waterloo, Ind. These daughters are married, Keturah Delong, living in Churubusco, and Lurah Betz, who with her companion for some time were engaged as teach ers in the Philippines. As nearly can be learned they are in India on their homeward trip. Mr. Armstrong: was an honored citi zen, admired by all who.

knew him. and noted lor his honesty and true in tegrity. As a companion he wa true and attectionate, and as a rather was kind and loving. His greatest ambi tion in life was the welfare of his home and the happiness of his loved ones. He never identified himself with an church, although he highly esteemed the true religious spirit of the commun ity.

i he Dereit ones are a loving and very Bid companion, two daughters, thrte grandchildren, two brothers, and two sisters, with more remote relatives and a host of friends. Ihose present at the lunerai were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Delong, of Churubusco, his brother, Jeff Armstrong, of Tippecanoe City, Ohio, his brother, Al Armstrong and wife and his sister, Hattie Saylor, of Car lisle, and his sister, Etta Savior, of Troy.O. also Mrs.

G.L. Lewis, of Daven port, Iowa, and a large representation of the prominent cjtizens of the town The funeral was. held at the home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, conduct ed by Rev. W. H.

Mygrant, of South Bend, Ind. assisted by Rev. P. L. Browns, pastor of the Evangelical church at Waterloo.

Interment was made in the Waterloo cemetery. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many words of condolence and for the ministration of kindly assistance by friends and neighbors, and especially to the singers and to those who 'presented beautiful floral offerings, all of which served tb lighten our burdens bf sorrow. Mrs. Sarah Armstrong and Daughters. WALTER ELLIOTT DEAD Son of Mr.

and Mrs. Orlando Elliott Passes Away Walter, the nineteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Orlando who lives on the county line road east of Ashley, died last Friday after a short illness. The deceased was a promising young man and had many friends, The funeral was held from the late home Sunday at one o'clock, and the burial took place in Circle cemetery west of Hudson.

Wayne Brown Visits Friends Wayne Brown, known in his boyhood days as "Bunt," called on friends here last Thursday and Friday enroute from ML Clemens, where he visited his brother, Guy L. Brown. The boys were reared in Waterloo and since they left have been forging ahead with commendable success. Wayne has become extensively interested in real estate at Aransas Pass, Texas, a new harbor on the Golf of Mexico, which is inland about five miles and hence free from dangers of tidal waves. The government has built two sea walls 1,200 feet apart and by the natural rise and fall of the tide the channel has been scoured out so that the harbor with nearly five miles front is one of the best in the world.

Mr. Brown has a holding of 200 acres and expects to realize a handsome fortune and being in the real estate business he is able to take advantage of opportunities. He is also employed by an extensive syndicate that is developing property in this place and also in the mining sections of Mexico. Mr. Brown left Tuesday from Elkhart to take up his work in Texas.

Held Up Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Baxter were completely taken by surprise, the night of the 10 inst at their farm residence two and one half miles east of Summit by Grange Patrons of husbandry, of Hamilton and vicinity, who took possession until the wee hours of the morning of everything they had excepting two hay rack loads of furniture which, they had previously delivered at their new home in Waterloo.

There were forty two of the above named guests with their weapons, well tilled baskets, and being so out numbered all the host and hostess could do was to throw up their hands and submit to the inevitable. They were, however a most agreeable and jolly crowd of bandits and when the time for departure had arrived all felt that the evening had been pleasantly and profitably spent. A spectator. Waterloo Wins The score in the baseball game be tween the Hamilton and Waterloo clubs Saturday resulted in favor of the home team 17 to 0. Of course it being eo near Easter the Hamilton boys were only looking for "goose eggs" and didn't pay much attention to the game.

They will try it again at Hamilton, next Saturday, April 22, and no doubt the game will be reversed so as to demand the "rub." The grounds Saturday were rather "moist" for good playing and the webb footed boys from the Fish Lake region would have preferred water to mud. It was quite a lively game for the 'first of the season' and our boys are jubilant over their success, and usually they can play ball. We predict for them a triumphant campaign this year. Incipient Blaze The fire alarm shortly after nine o'clock Saturday morning, calling out the fire department, was caused by an incipient blaze in the shingles on the roof of the S. Z.

Dickinson property in the south part of town. The fire laddies responded in double quick time and were soon at the scene of the anticipat ed conflagration, but fortunately it was extinguished before the department were required to throw water. This is the third call in ten days, the second being a still alarm, caused by a blaze in the office of the Bookmiller Lumber earlier in the week, which was ex tineuished before the fire bell could be rung. Easter was observed in Waterloo with more than ordinary interest. The churches and Sunday schools all con formed their services to the sentiment of the day, and many family gatherings were held, all of which indicated the growing interest in the theme of the resurrection, and the day's observance bids fair to rival the Christmas season Judge Powers last week appointed fcjdwin Vanrieet and Kneff Culler on the board of tax review, and these men, with the auditor, treasurer and county assessor, will compose the board and at tempt to equalize tax assessment, and hear complaints from tax payers, with a view of proper adjustment.

REV. HUBBART NEW PASTOR FOR THE METHODIST CHURCH ARRIVED SATU RDAY FILLED THE PULPIT SUNDAY Sermon Was Based on the Resur rection, and His Arguments Were Forceful Rev. G.F.Hubbart, the hew pastor for the M. E. church, arrived Saturday even ing, and filled his pulpit Sunday morn ing and evening.

In the morning ser his sermon was based on the theme of the resurrection, and he was accord' ed an attentive hearing by the congregation. His arguments were forceful and his proofs encouraging and helpful. He comes as a stranger to the commun ity and prefaced his sermon by a little pleasantry in saying there was always a limited amount of curiosity that needs to be satisfied, and hence he would state that he would be twenty nine years of age next month, was married and. his wife would be here in a few days and would be helpful in his pastoral, work, that the parsonage door would always be ajar for members of his flock, and he would be disappointed if they failed to embrace the privilege of frequent calls. That he had been educated at Greencastle, Eepauw, and for some time had been in attendance at the Garrett Biblical Seminary, near Chicago, and being a member of the North Western Conference accounted for his name not appearing in the minutes of the Northern Indiana Conference, although he was reared in this part of the state.

He is a man of pleasing address, a ready speaker, a student, and in the prime of life. He will be accorded a cheerful welcome here, and we trust his year's labor may be fruitful and helpful to the community. BLANCHARD HAS KINS Harry Blanchard and Miss Pearl Haskins Married Easter Married, on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1911, at the home of th? bride in Bryan, Ohio, by Rev. W. T.

Stockstill, Harry W. Blanchard of Waterloo and Miss Pearl Haskins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs R. A. Haskins of 619 W.

High street. Promptly at one o'clock Miss Lola Rinehart rendered the wedding march, and the contracting parties met the officiating clergyman and in the presence of the immediate family and a few friends, the ceremony was performed, the impressive ring ceremony being used, and Glady Worthington, a cousin of the bride as ring bearer presented the same in the calyxes of a beautiful Easter lily. After congratulations a delicious dinner was served; and the decorations were of pink and white, which color scheme was carried out in a unique The bride is one of the popular young ladies of Bryan, and the groom, the son of Mrs. Etta Bluch er of this place, who is employed by the Lake Shore Railway as telegraph operator. The bride's wedding dress was a novel creation of Helen Pink Caleen, and the reception gown of Swiss embroidery.

The going away suit was a brocaded tan satin, with black satin coat and black hat of the popular Gainsborough model. The groom's Buit was of dark blue. The bride and groom went to Chicago on No 9, for a short wedding trip, and they will commence housekeeping soon in rooms leased at Bryan. The out of town guests were David Rinehart and daughter Lola of Angola, Mrs. J.

0. Worthington and daughter of Fremont, Russel Blanchard of Waterloo, Miss Bess McDumott of To ledo. The many friends of the bride and groom join in hearty congratula tions and best wishes for a prosperous future. Jay Bender of the Triangle restaur ant, was tendered a turkey Friday for dinner, but his modesty pi evented him accepting it. The story is like this, when the south bound train on the Fort Wayne branch pulled in at 9:45 a.

a hen turkey rolled off the pilot on the walk at the corner of the restaurant. The bird was still warm and just where the engine picked it up is not known, but Mr. Bender thought best not to re duce the high cost of living by such metnods. someone up tne road is doubtless 1 imei ting the loss of a favorite turk." William B. Fletcher has caused to be placed in front of his bakery a new awning which will add to the appear ance and comfort of the place when the ice cream days arrive.

Mr. Fletcher ranks with the progressive business men oi tne town ana is Duiidine up a profitable trade in his bakery and con fectionery establishment. Married April 12, 1911, Miss Audra daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Zim merman, of Fairfield township, DeKalb county, and Mr.

Irvin L. Englert, of Milford township, LaGrange county, Rev. A. E. Gaff, of Hudson, officiating.

LOCAL AND. GENERAL I' Grant Township Sunday School insti tute will be held Sunday May 7th at 2:30 p. m. in the Presbyterian church. Mrs.

Cyrus Bowman, of Chicago, arrived Tuesday evening to spend some time as guest in the home of Dr. Frank Bowman. The county offices are being moved this week into the Mclntyre building preparatory to the razing of the old Married at Hudson, April 16, 1911. Miss Gertrude Marie Smurr and Mr. Clarence Ray McClish, Rev.

Ai E. Gaff officiating, j. Two large cinnamon bears? in charge ox four Italians marched through town Thursday, much to the enjoyment of the school children. i Robinson's Biz Show will be in Wa terloo, May 18, so it is reported. Boys see that you get the corn all planted so you can attend the circus.

The Pythian Sisters will have a penny social next Tuesday evening, April 25. supper will be served and the public is cordially invited to attend. The property on the corner of Maple and Franklin streets owned by Mr. Shultz, formerly the Klotx property. has been connected with the witer mains.

Nora Morrison has again filed a petition for divorce from Earl Morrison and asks for the custody of her child and that ber maiden name of Stone be restored. i Attorney J. E. Pomeroy holds the record of having tried the last lawsuit in the old Court House last Saturday afternoon, and he won the suit for the plaintiff Ben Benson vs Sherman Hampshire The Minerva club met with the presi dent, Mrs, Amanda Denjson, Tuesday and enjoyed a profitable session, The ladies are already laying plans for a course of study next year and decided to continue the Bayview on Egypt and Africa, J. Munton, of Milwaukee, has been appointed superintendent of the T.

C. Railway Company with bead quarters at Kendallyille. He comes with an experience of years in connection with the Milwaukee Railway and Light Company. Hon. R.

L. Hull is improving' the home on Maple street by extending the vestibule on the south side of the west wing, enlarging the dining room1 and adding a bath room with modern con veniences. All oi which will add to the comforts of home, There was a wonderful amount of lo cal travel Sunday, some on foot, some on the interurban, some on steam cars, some in autos and some in carriages. There were at least fifty people at the Lake Shore station when number 23 was due Sunday afternoon. Rev.

G. F. Hubbart, pastor of the M. E. church announces services as fol lows: Waterloo Sunday school 930 a.

m. Ep worth League 6:30 and preaching 7:30 p. Barker's Sunday school at 9:304 preaching at 10:30 a. Norris, preaching at 2:30 p. m.

The W. C. T. U. as a body will at tend the Presbyterian church next Sabbath morning and the purpose of this movement is to arouse a greater inter est in the proper observance of the Rev.

Service will preach a sermon on the subject and there will be good singing. A large attendance is desired and all who believe the Sabbath day should be recognized in the spirit as well as the statute, would do well to attend this service and encourage the movement. There is need of a liberal use of paint upon several buildings In town this spring. Dwelling houses, business buildings, barns and other structures when neatly painted add a large percent to the value of the property, and the town that has all its buildings neatly painted is next to a town where all the buildings are new The protection to the structure is worth the cost of paint, and citizens who are loyal to the town will not neglect this wise improvement. It is time now to get busy and give the painters a job.

A worthless cur entered the stock yard of J. M. Waterman, on North Center street, Sunday afternoon and killed a mother sheep, while the inno cent lamb only a few days old was leftj, and the scene was one to attract attention when the young lamb attempted td replenish Its hunger from the dead mother, and no doubt, the worthless cur would have met a timely end of life's journey had it tarried long after the mischief had been done. Just what any man in town wants of a big dog is hard to understand. It has been announced that the New York Central and the Pennsylvania stems have resolved to take the lead in stopping the hobo traffic on freight trains.

Just how they can accomplish it has not yet been explained, but there is surely need of drastic measures for it is claimed the railroads of this country annually from the hobo population. It is quite evident that a a large share of those who ride free on trains do so from choice and not from necessity, ihe class oi no Does proper is not only a menace to the property, and lives of railway employes, but are a particular nuisance to the public in gen eral. GALL FOR 75,000 SOLDIERS ISSUED BY ABRAHAM LINCOLN FIFTY YEARS AGO APRIL 14 LETTER FIFTY YEARS OLD Written May 28, Ohio, by Shelly Hlne to His Younger Brothers Fifty years ago April 14 Abraham Lincoln issued the call for 75,000 vol unteers, and the boys of '61 "responded with wonderful alacrity, the quota being filled in a very few days. Speaking of the war spirit of fifty years ago. Shelly Hines has a short Jet ter that be wrote May 28, 1861' tb his younger brothers Charles and Frank It was enclosed In a letter written by bis grana rootner to her son jl s.

time, and directed to "Jba" DeKalb county, Indiana, that being the name of the Sedan post office at that time and the town was called Lawrence. Tne en velope printed in" red and blue, with the national flag and hands clasped across the "Constitution', and under neath were these words, The Union must and shall be surrounded by galaxy of 34 stars, was characteristic of the stationery in general use at that time, carrying with every letter a pa triotic' sentiment. Hine was 12 years old and attedtng school in Ohio, living with his grand mother. The letter to his younger brothers will show the spirit of the times. It reads, "Charles and Frank, a (week ago I went to Centarvjlle to see a pole raised, and they got it almost up and the rope broke and of course the pole fell.

Then they bad to get a new one, and they raised it Saturday. The bottom part was 101 feet long, and on top of the bottom Part was a cannon (made of sheet iron) pointing to the south ready to shoot Jeff Davis. The whole pole is 150 feet long. Our pole is the best pole in the northern states. The flag is 30 ft long.

Some gypsies have camped in our woods. They have fourteen horses and five wagons, and every one has six children in. I got this envelope and when you look at it think of me. Shel don Hine." The present generation can hardly realize the excitement that passed over the whole nation following the surrender of Fort Sumpter. Great enthusiasm was arroused and in nearly every town large crowds assembled and poles were raised.

The stars and stripes were unfurled from the tops of these poles, and as the flag was run up the cheers given showed that "old glory" had a new meaning. In the midst of the throngs, bands played, drums beat, cannons roared, and orators proclaimed the issues involved and fre quently a roll of volunteers, for the army, was signed; and thus every neighborhood became intensely interested in the Civil War. GRADUATING DRESSES Of High School Gins To be Made of Gingham There is a growing desire among sen sible people to cultivate a more conservative expenditure in dresses for graduating classes. In some instances the opposite extreme may be indulged in, more to attract attention tnan ior purposes of economy. For instance the Sigh School girls at Cold water, have decided to appear in gingham gowns made by themselves.

Last year a prize of $10 was given to the girls who made their own gowns out of calico and they succeeded so well that the class decided on gingham dresses this year. Not to say anything of the vexation, care, and disappointments as wen as extravagance usually experienced by mothers in preparing their daughters for this notable event which could be eliminated by a more simple and sane costume, it is worth considering that the accomplishment for a young lady to be able to make her own common dresses is equal to and of more practical value than to learn drawing and several other requirements in the ordinary high school curriculum. A uniform custom of the nature suggested would serve to en courage people in moderate circumstances and girls would not be compelled ro drop out of the course because of in ability to meet the cost incident to graduation. Arrangements for Memorial Day The commiteee of G. A.

Comrades met with the executive committee of the W. R. Monday afternoon and decided to call a meeting of the general committee at Post Hall, Friday evening, April 21, at 7 o'clock to make the final arrangements for Memorial Day. This includes the above committees, also K. Leas representing the business men, Dr.

W. R. Newcomer the professional men, W. F. Bowman the town board, A.

L. Moudy the public schools, C. El Montavon and H. C. Willis representing the sons of veterans.

It is desirable that all these parties should be present to formulate the program and to get the spirit of patriotism on the move, ALL AROUND PICK UPS. A ireight box car was derailed at Butler Sunday on the Lake Shore. and In it's mad career, tore down a portion of the, freight house platform and damaged the building. The Elkhart wrecker picked up the pieces Sunday aiternoon. Miss Grace Leijrhtv.

of St. Jo, whn was taken to the Fort Wayne Hospital ior an operation caused by appendicitis, woo uuen uourn wee Dei ore last on account of homesickness. A trained nurse came with her, and her friends hope for her speedy recovery. ane Decatur Daily Times has been "absorbed" by the Decatur Daily Herald and after several days suspen much improved form and the new pub ushers Tnit tn criv tfca rumn Wi COmmunitV all that ls rnmino' tn thorn tK, A new Industry is announced in a telegram from Plymouth, saying! that 250 negroes from Lexington and Georgetown.Ky.arrivedat Plymouth last week and they were located on a large hemp farm of 1000 acres, reclaimed "vm A.anKHee marsnes. ne raising of hemp is a new eatare for Indiana.

Three men were killed on the Lake Shore, Sunday. H. Strele, brake man of Toledo, was hurled to death at Mina by the west bound 20th Century, early Sunday morning. J. S.

Richmond of Waldo, Ohio slipped and fell be tween the cars at Indiana Harbor, was badly crushed: and an unknown man was struck by No. 35 east of To edo on a grade crossing. A peculiar accident occurred at Hnd 1 son Sunday afternoon which resulted in a runaway of the hearse team while en 1 route home from the Elliott funeraL Just as the team reached the corner in Hudson to make, a turn, in some an known manner the team became fright eneq ana ran away, Tne driver was thrown from his seat but was uninjured. The team was stopped before any dam age was done to the hearse. The U.

S. Railway Commission has issued an order prohibiting the railroads from charing the multiple of five cents when the two cent rate figures a differ ent sum, and orders that exact change be made. Heretofore if the fare was 43 cents, the roads charged 40 cents, and if 44 cents the charge was 45 cents. No one was seriously harmed by this rule, ''and it was much more conven ient in making change. Timothy McCoy was arrested at Belle fountaine, Ohio, Sunday and identified by two traveling salesmen as the man charged with holding up the passengers on a Big Four train at Muncie a few weeks ago.

If they have the right man he should be held up at the end of a rope as he made attempt to commit murder when he fired promiscuously at the car windows when retreating from his bold work in robbing the passengers. Holdup people belong to the same class as kidnappers and the punishment should be severe enough to break up the ne farious business. The city of Butler is defendent in a suit for $10,000 brought by the contractors that built the expensive sewer Beveral years ago. The amount claimed is for that portion alleged to be due from the corporation, and not assessed against individual real estate owners. It is quite evident the town contracted for asewer beyond the ability to pay.or the necessity of the community, and like all other over progressive movements the pay day has finally arrived.

Several suits have grown out of the af fair and law suits come high, no matter which way the verdict goes. The Angola Choral Society announce Festival of Song for May 18 and 19. The professional artists other than home talent are: soprano, Mrs. Anna Ro Gall Root of New York; contralto, Mrs. William Miles, of Ft.

Wayne; tenor, Mr. J. Raymond Lynn, of Indianapolis; basso, Mr. Louis J. Dochez, of Indianapolis; Oi ganist, Prof.

Alfred Holsworth of Ft Wayne; harpist, Mrs. Josephine Alberts Horton, of Ft Wayne. There will be a trained chorus of fifty voices and the program embraces bo me inter esting numbers such as Haydn's "Crea tion" and Gaul's ''Holy City" and other heavy choruses combined with solos and special parts by the above named artists. Lovers of music will find this entertain ment a treat well worth attending, 2 In the death of Mrs. W.

A. Clifford, of Garrett which occurred at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon the community loses a very estimable lady. Following a severe attack of Lagrippe she was operated upon for mastoiditis and a second operation was deemed necessary last Friday afternoon, on a supposition that some formation on the brain would be discovered but the operation was un successful and death came as a relief. Mr. Clifford who is employed by the B.

was recently promoted and the family were preparing to move to Tiffin, O. Mrs. Clifford was a member of the Presbyterian church and enjoyed a very pleasant and happy home. Her death is mourned by a large circle of friends. The funeral yesterday was conducted by Rev.

W. A. Service. Faith Lodge Daughters of Rebekah enjoyed a banquet at their hall Wednes day evening of last week, after the ceremony of initiating Mrs. Clyde iLow er, and about sixty covers were Bpread.

I I I I I I ODE FARMER FlfiS BILL' NOW BEFORE CONfiRFM ON RECIPROCITY USES COTTON FOR ARGUMENT And' Compares German and French Tillers Farmers with Our of sou we publish the following, letter to 8how Xt there is one arm! who be! nmi "eves in reciprocity with Canada not tne lact the great maioritv of farmer, nr. not fully agree with Mr." Lowe as he has always held to the free trade ideas of his native country. En eland. The policy of protection does not end with the arrival of the one family which has become self supporting but applies to famines stall to com price of cotton cloth for several years does nnt iivhVo tA have a surplus above market demands or there would be a slump in prices. It does not follow even though reciprocity with Canada would be desirable that it would hold good with all other nations.

Hamilton, Ind April 17'1911 Waterloo Press i' i ine policy or protection to native in dustry is right, especially when applied to the limited extent as in the laws of natore raren protect or provide for their offPrn' mtil they are able to provide rr themselves, then they are cast off from parental I care to look out for enemies, provide for themselves, and otherwise safe guard themselves from their enemies, i This law being general every nation is liable to enforce it to protect itsejf as occasions require." farmers of France raise generally about wheat as the country consumes and to protect the farmer the govern 811 7 20mts yi uibuci nucw iuu practically keeps the home market for wheat to' the farmers of France. The German farmers may nearly sup ply their home market with meat and demand their' government to tax imports on this commodity. This has been matter of contention between our meat packers and our' government for'. years but each nation has a right to tax the products of other nations in accordance with their judgment as we Some twenty years ago the farmers in the west were loudly calline for nuuv ufacturing industries to create a home market for tiieir products. Since then our manufacturing industries have grown enormously.

Take the cotton manufacturing industry for instance, During the: past twenty years cotton mills have been built along the South Atlantic states and other parts of the country which report says the cotton mills in the United States can or do consume about one third of the cotton raised in this manufacturing vastly more than we need and for want of markets for surplus the cotton indos try is now and has been for the past two years in a depressed condition, mills running short time, lockouts and gener al dissatisfaction to employers and em ployes. spent 16 years of my. earlier life in cotton mills and 60 years of my later life on Indiana farms I ought to know something of the conditions now confronting the country and its bearings on the subject of reciprocity. I think 'farmers who are opposing reciprocity are vwrong" as our manu facturers must find an outlet for their surplus goods in the foreign markets, and the larger the the larger will grow; our cotton 'mills and other industries to supply them, thus increasing our home market for farm ers, in furnishing supplies to workers in other industries. Our cotton manufactures Ought to be as prosperous as any in the world, as we grow Our own with2 mills to manufacture it close by, and plenty of labor that it needs is to find a market for the products by reciprocity or X.

There is another phase of reciprocity which ought to appeal to reasonable people, that the more trade and inter course we have with other nations the less likely we will be to go to war with them. "Where your treasure (interest) is, there will your heart be also, is as true today in bible times. Commerce between nations tends toward peace, and is a powerful instru ment to create international good will. Viewing it thus, would it not be best to establish trade relations with all na tions by reciprocity or special trade agreements, thus while bettering our own condition helping other nations Respectfully yours, John Lowe. An inquest was held Tuesday; in compliance with petition filed, to determine the sanity of Fairfield of Corunna, with a view of appointing a guardian.

His case is a bad for he was a man of native and professional ability, but an uncurved desire for strong drink has resulted in his downfall. 1.