Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 3 July 1893 — Page 2

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THE JOURNAL COMPAN1, T. H. B. MoCAIN, President, }. A.GKEENK. Secretary.

A. A. MCCAIN. Treasurer.

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MONDAY. JULY 3, 1898.

MINISTER GRAY WAS "TOO BUSY." E. O. C. Ord Post, 100, held Memorial services at the American Cemetery in Mexico City. Mexico, May 30. There was a full attendance ot the members of the Post who were in the city, as well as many visiting comrades, together with a large number of citizens. The music fnrniBhed by the Sappers and Miners Band, most graciously and kindly offered by the Mexican authorities, was fine. "America," "Hail Columbia," and other patriotic American airs were beautifully rendered, and the iloral decorations were of the most elegant variety, and were "strewn in great profusion. Comrade Alexander, Chaplain of the Post, delivered an address, which touched the hearts of all present, the tears trickling down the feces of the old veterans, and made all feel the intensity of comradeship which exists among them, and all those who trnly love the old (lag. Consul-General Thomas T. Crittenden made a short address. Commander Bush sends to the National Tribunt' this letter which ahows up Minister Gray in his true light:

I". S. Minister Isaac P, Gray, although corilmlly Invited by the Commander to be present ami deliver an address,"not onlv declined, but preferred to spend the entire morning at the opposite side of the city, ut lMnon baths, enjoying himselt with friends. Was It expecting too much that an ex-soldier and the representative of our great country in a foreign land should honor his country that k»ops htm, by not "bell.# too busy" to keep its lepal National holidays, a holiday commemorative of deeds thin made lt possible that there be a place for such a Minister to occupy Is It to be understood by the Mexican people and Mexican Government, by the Presideut of this Republic. who has always treated the Memorial Day ami services with such uniform respect and couhidi ration, that by the absence of the Minister on Memorial Day, although made by a law of Congress a National day. Is of no consequence? This is certainly the luevltable conclusion to which they willcome, President a?. Is not 'too busy* on each recurring Spring to lay aside the public cares of office for half a day and with his own hands garland with tlowors the tomb of the immortal Juarez and other brave patriots whose memories this nation of a right deiik'ht to honor. All nations cherish ami respect the memories of their patriotic dead It Is to be hoped that the Indiflercnee of our Minister will not be considered an example of the esteem in which our country hold the memory of Its dead, those who sacritlced their all for its life.

With Minister Blgjint at Honolulu refusing to participate in a Fourth of July celebration gotten up by patriotic Amercans on the Islands and Minister Gray declining to attend Memorial Day eser ciees at the City of Mexico it shows that in the lexicon of our foreign ministers they lind no such word as patriotism.

The civil service examinations are open to all reputable citizens who may desire to enter the postal service, without regard to their political affiliations. All such citizens, whether Democrats or Republicans, or neither, are invited to apply. They Bhall be examined, graded, and certified with entire impartiality, and wholly without regard to their po litical views, or to any consideration save their efficiency, as shown by the grades they obtain in the examination. For application blanks, full instructions, and information relative to the duties and salaries of the diffent positions, apply at the jxwtofliee to the secretary of th board. The next examination in this city will be held August 5, Applicants between the ages of 21 and 45 are eligible for the position of carrier.

Congress will soon be in session but unless the Reed rnles are adopted the country can hope for nothing to be accomplished. This will probably be done as it requires about two years for Demo crats to catch up with the Republican procession.

In 18H0 the total product of Amiri can woolen mills was worth S207,25!),918. In 1890 it had grown to 8337,708,M4, This is an industry which the free traders have especially marked for slaughter.

Hf-cuetaky Caiilihlk gives notice that he will have free wool within six months Mutton will be cheap, Australian wool growers can kill off American sheen and then put the prices to suit themselveF.

Roret is now asking for the State military encampment. It should have i, and that right soon. If necessary the Qovernor should assume command in person.

A t.ahoe amount ot pipe and brick swore has been recommended by the common council of South Rend. One sawer will be about a mile long.

The people who voted for a "change" are now wishing they hadn't.

1'otirth of July ExcurMon« via VanUalla l.tne at Half Fare. Tickets will be sold on July 3d and 4th, good to return nntil July nth, 1893, inclusive, between all stations within two hundred miles of initial paint. Tickets will also lie sold to stations on connecting lines on same basis as above. For full particulars call on nearest Vandnlia Line Ticket Agent or address

J. M. UriKHDKOWlH, Ass't Gen'l I'ass'r Agent, 81. Louis, Mo.

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PLANTS.

Odd Specimens from Distant Parts of the World.

Bark That Resemble* Lace— Gyrating Leare*—Toothbrush Trite*, Soake Seed, and Many Other

Curio*.:. -.-

The collection of the department of agriculture of plants useful to man adds anew department of interest to the public museums of Washington, says the Collector. Among the most remarkable of the plants Is the laeebark tree of Jamaica, the Inner bark of which Is composed of many layers of fibers, that interlace it in all directions. Caps, nifties, and even complete suits of laco are made from it. It bears washing with common soap, and when bleached in the sun acquires a degree of whiteness equal to the best artificial lace, with which this surprising natural product compares quite favorably as to beauty.

Another curiosity is known in the tropics as tho sandbark tree, and also as the monkey's dinner bell. It has a round, hard-shelled fruit, about tho size of an orauife, which, when ripe aud dry, bursts with a sharp noise like the report of a pistol. Its juice Is poisonous. The South American trumpet tree might furnish a band with musical instruments, inasmuch as its hollow branches are utilized for horns and also for drums.

From Travoncorc comes a quaint plant called the cerberus, which has a milky, poisonous juice. The unripe fruit is used by tho natives tn destroy dogs, as its action causes their teeth to loosen and fall out. The leaves of the so-called American aloe are made into razor strops and are also employ oil for cleaning and scouring pewter. Quito a wonderful tree is the calabash of the West Indies, which bears enormous fruits that resemble pumpkins, which grow to be nearly two feet in diameter. With the pulp removed they serve various purposes—for carrying water and even as kettles for cooking— having the great advantages of strength and lightness.

Another queer plant in the collection belongs to the pea family and is called the "moving plant," on account of the manner in which its leaves turn around of their own accord or go by jerks without being touched or in any way disturbed. Sometimes only one or two leaves on a plant will be affected at other times they will all perform jumps and gyrations simultaneously, ft is observed that the movements are most energetic when the thermometer marks about eighty degrees. The "dumb cane" is so called because its fleshy, cane-like stems render speechless anyone who may happen to bite them.

In the West Indies grows the silk cotton or gold tree, the fruit of which is a very beautiful silky fiber, highly elastic and used for stuffing cushions. An interesting specimen is the pippul tree of the Hindoos, which is held in such veneration that it is considered a crime to cut off one of the branches. There is also a toothbrush tree from Jamaica. Toothbrushes are made from it by cutting pieces of the stem to convenient lengths and fraying the ends. It also supplies, conveniently enough, an excellent tooth powder, which is prepared by pulverizing the dried stems.

This wonderful vegetable assemblage includes the celebrated henna plant o1 the east, the powdered leaves of which are commonly utilized as a cosmetic in Asia and northern Africa. The practice has descended from very, remote ages, as is proved by the Egyptian mummies, the parts dyed being usually the finger and toe nails, the tips of the fingers, the palms of the hands, and the soles of the feet. The reddish tint produced is considered highly ornamental by Oriental belles. In Brazil there grows a tree which has hard urn-shaped fruits, known as monkey cups. They contain edible nuts, and the husks are very peculiar, being six inches In diameter and having regular lids which fit them closely and separate when the seeds are mature.

The snake tree of Guiana is so called because the seed is twisted in a manner to resemble a coiled serpent. For this reason the Indians employ the nuts as an antidote for snake poison. Another euriosity is the papyrus of Asia, which yielded the substance used as paper by the ancient Egyptians. For this purpose the wood of the reed stem was cut in slices, which were placed side by side, according to the size of sheet required. After being wet and beaten with a wooden instrument until smooth they were pressed and dried in the sun.

A queer plant is a native of Madagascar. Formerly the seeds, which are very poisonous, were administered to persons accused of crime. If the individual was innocent the dose excited vomiting and his recovery was looked upon as satisfactory vindication, but when retained in the stomach it quickly proved fatal and guilt was then established. The vegetable ivory plant of South America is a well-known commercial article. Its seeds at first contain a clear, insipid liquid, which changes by degrees until it becomes as hard as ivory, for which it is used as a substitute.

From eastern Asia comes a plant, the flowers of which contain a quantity of juice that rapidly turns black or deep purple. 11 is used by Chinese ladies for dyeing their hair and eyebrows, and in Java for blacking shoes. Decidedly remarkable i3 the cnmplior tree, from which camphor is prepared by boiling the chopped branches in water. It is mainly produced in the island of Formosa. Inasmuch as it grows well in the southern states there is reason to believe that the preparatio'n of cam phor will some day become a profitable industry in this country.

The arnotta plant has seeds coated with a red, waxy pulp, which is dried and made into cakes. It is much employed by the South American Caribs for painting their bodies, paint being almost their only article of clothing. As a commercial article it is mainly utilized as a coloring for cheese, butter and inferior chocolates.

Rev. H. H. Fairall, D. D., editor ot tho Iowa Methodist, says editorially, -'We havo tested the merits of Ely's Creapi Balm, and believe that by a thorough course of treatment, it will euro almost every case of catarrh. Ministers, as a class, are afflicted with head and throat troubles, and catarrh seems more prevalent than ever. Wo cannot recommend Ely's Cream ttalm too highly."

I used Ely's Cream Balm for dry catarrh. It proved a sure cure.—U.F, M. Weeks, Denver.

Ere, ear and throat diseases only, Dr. Greene, Joel B16ok. Fitting of glasses a speoialty.

Is the best remedy for oil complaints peculiar to womea.

This Date In History—July 3. 14£—

Loute XI cf Franco, son of Charles Vll, born at Brtitros tliod fcsk 1642—Mary do Medieis, wife of

Louis XIII of France, died. 1746—Ucnry Ornttan, Irish Liberal leader, born: died 1SSX 177S—Tories and Indians massacred 300 Americans at

Wyoming, Ta. MttS.

Come, children, and listen I'll toll you in rhymo A 6tory of something that happened one time. There was war in th© land, and oach brave heart beat high, And many went forth for their country to die* But words fail .o tell of the fear and dismay Which swept the small village of \V one day SVhon the enemy's army marched Into the street. And their own valiant soldiers were forced to retreat. Such hiding, surrend'ring and trembling with fearl VThen what in the midst of It all should appear But Grandmother Gregory, fecblo and old. Coming out from her cottage, courageous and bold. She faced the intruders who marched through tho land. Shaking at them the poker she held in her hand. "How foolish!" her frionds cried, provoked. It

Is true.

"Why, grandmother, what did you think you could do?" 'Not much," answered grandma, "but ere they were gone I wanted to show them which sido I am on."

Now, children, I've told this queer story to yoa To remind you of something the weakest can doThere is always a fight 'twlxt tho right and tho wrong. And the heat of the battle Is borno by tho strong. But no matter how small or unfit for the field. Or how f»?eble or graceless tho weapons you wield. Oh, fail not until the last enemy's gone To stand tip and show them which side you are

Oil.

—Anna U. Henderson.

The President's Summer Tlouse. Tlio mansion President Cleveland lias leased in tho suburbs of Washington northwest for .1 summer home is railed Belvoir. which may be freely translated

Faii-view.'" On its steps Washington

BELVOIR.

!tood and declared that the capitol should either be built upon that spot or tipon the spot that was afterward chosen. It was once the joint property of Philip Barton Key and John Plater, who were brothers-in-law, and Francis Scott Key. author of the "Star Spangled Banner," spent most of his boyhood and youth there.

The Bicycle Fad.

Ruggles, the Groom—Miss Emma will 'ave to go back to ridin her 'orse or I gives notice. A respectable man of my ago can't risk his neck accompanying her on one of these machines.—Harper's Bazar.

Ssateof Onio,City of Toledo, I Lucas Cocnty. Fiunw J. CnnXEY makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J, Ciibsey & Co., doing business in the city of Toledo' county and State aioresaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONI" HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of catarrh that cannot bo cured by the use of Hall's Catakkii Clue.

PRANK .[. CHENEY.

Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, thisOth day of December, A. D. 1SS0.

A. VV. GLEASON, Notary Public.

Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acta directly

the blood and mucous

surfaces of the system. Send for tcstimon ials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO Toledo, O.

Sold by druggists, 75c.

Children Cry for

Pitcher's Castorla-

Thraahed a Man Tirtce His Size. The other day a small, harmless looking man entered a New York street car and accidently trod on the toes of a bijj six footer. He apologized, but the six-footer was't satisfied. He talked for some time and llnally invited the little man to leave the car and settle the matter on the sidewalk. Greatly to his astonishment tho latter accepted. Those who witnessed the contest say that it didn't last long, but that the big follow had to be carried home in an ambulance, while his diminutive an tagonist walked away with a cheerful bmile. And so it is with Dr. Piorce' Pleasant Pellets. Thoy'ro not half so big as most of their rivals, but they do their work quietly and thoroughly. For sick headache, biliousness, constipation, dyspep sia, etc., there is nothing like them. They are the only liver pills absolutely sold on trial. Your money back, if they don't givo satisfaction.

Children Cry for

Pitcher!* Castorla.

A MEDICAL BOOK worth D0LLAK8, gent for 10 ccntt IK Sealed Envelope.

•1 Per Bottlo at DrnggMai 60c. Trial Size sent by mall.

Letters for advice Harked] "Consulting Department" araj seen by onr physicians only.

tOA-PHOIH HtDICI»t

joudan.

1916—Mrs. Jordan, actress and mother of tho 10 children of William IV, died in obscuritv at St. Cloud, Fraucc born in Ireland 17*02. 1871—Uomc declared the capital of Italy with

Imposing ceremonies. 1SOO—President Harrison signed tho bill admitting Idaho as a state. 180S—Tornadoes, floods and watersixiuts wrought terriblo destruction in western states.

Show Your Colore.

CO,

H. 0. Colraan, Sec'y, Kalamazoo, Xleh.

•iTTlX

Qt CURE

felck Heftdaehe and relieve all tho troubles tad* dent to bilious state ol the system, such as Dixxlneet, Nausea, Drowsiness. Dlstreos aft or eating* Pain In the Bide, io. While their most pemftgkablt suooees has boea shown In outing

SICK

lletAMh* yet Carter's Uttlo 1.1 vor PtHfl ttv eqnallj Talnable In Constipation, curing mil proveutln* ttil« tnnoylpg oomplmtnt.while thev ttoa correct fclldisordors or the-itoinaoli^tlmulato tin Mver *AD regnUto the bowels. EtouII thayoDl?

HEAD

leb*th«ywonlilbe»hno«tpricoloestotliosowho niter from UttadlatmuingcompUint butfortn Battlj thftllgoodncMdoos notesd hcro.und thoeWho once try them will find these llttlo pUle-«alu •bis tn «o m*nj ways thftt they will not bo wi Usg to do without them. But after all sick hcac

ACHE

fli the bene of so many livea that here to be* We make our great bout. Our piUsourolt^hiL •others do sot. 1 Carter's Little liver Pills are very email a»i very easy to take. Oue or two pills make a dusi.

They are strictly vegetable and do not gripe purge, but by their gohtle actios please all use them. Inrialsat 25ccnta fi?efor$L. floii by druggists everywhere, or eont by maiL

CARTER MEDICINE CO.. New York.

WALL PILL SMALL DOSE. SMALL PRltt

north MOSOH ROUTE.

:20 a.m Night Express..., 1 np.ui.... Passenger (no stops)

HA ni TiS/nil

WORLD'S] FAIR,

flOUTH

1:02 a.m 4:17 a.m

Ill \UU -I

35 p.m......Express (oil slops) l:58p.m pan Local Freight 9 2:40 p.1 i:00 a.m

BIG 4—Peoria DITISIOB.

EA8

0:07 a.m Daily (except Sunday) 0:"0p.m» 5:30 p.m Dally 12:40a.m. 2:03 a. tn -Daily 8:47 a.m 1:05 p.m....Dally (except Sunday)....1:30 p.ui

VASDALIA.

south nortd 9 44 a ..8:1G a 5:20 tiilDpiu 8:10 2:33 2:33 Local Freight 2:33

PULLMAN HOTEL

St. and Washington Ave. blocks from main eutranoe* K. R. and streetcar service.

DI 1P AlPlrst-class cafe. Ratcs^l to $2^0 per vHlll&Uv|person. Write for circular.

fHE LAKE ROUTK TO TUB WORLD'S FAIK VIA PICTURESQUE MACKINAC.

Avoid tho licat end dust by traveling on the Flaming l'ahiocs ot tlie Detroit jj Cleveiuad SU'u: Navigation Company. Two new steel pnsson^cr steamers hav( just lifcn built for t!:ia\,'pperLake routo, costings '00,COO cacli, and aro guaranteed to be tlio grandest, largest, safest and fastest steamers 011 tho Lakes speed 2C miles per hour, running timo between 'Cleveland, Toledo and Chicago k"?s than 50 hours. Four trips ])f week between Toledo, Detroit, Alpena, Mackinac. PetosKey and Chicago. Duiiy trips between Detroit raid Cleveland during July and August doiiblo daily .rvire -.vill be maintained, giving a daylight ride across Lake Erie. l)aily servica between Cleveland and Put-in-Bay. First-class stateroom accommodations and menu, and exceedingly low Konud Trip Kates. The pala liiil equipment, the luxury of tho appoint ments make3 traveling on tiiC3e sienmert thoroughly eujoyable. Send for lllus trated pamphlet. Address A. A. el 0. P. A Detroit & Cleveland Steam Nav Co.. Detroit Mich.

Stockholders' Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Crawfordsville Coffin Company will be held- at the office of the Company on Tneedav evening, Jnly 3d, 3893, at 7 p. m., fcr the election of seven directors, and such other business as may properly come before it. By order of the Board of Directors.

Mokkland B. Binford,Sec,

4 Good Reason for Living. "She lives to love and loves to live She loves to live because she lives to love." Many think it a sin to be sick being so one cannot bestow their affections on others as the Creator intended Being so, it certainly is a duty to cure yourself. Most women thebo days need an invigoratisg tonic. Worn-out teachers, "shop girls." dressmakers, milliners, and those subject to tiresome labor, have found a boon in Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It is a soothing and strengthening nervine, inducing refreshing sleep relieves despondency and restores to lull use all the ap pet.itos and hfTections of one's nature. It is sold by druggists under a guarantee from its makers that it will, in every case, give satisfaction, or orice (Jl) will be promptly refunded.

Man or Woman, Qhosl or Human, Wo cannot soy what will cure ghosts, but many men and many women who look like ghosts rather than human beings through sickness would regain health am happiness, if they 'vould try tho virtue of the world-renowned remedy, Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. Torpid liver or "biliousness," impure blood, skin eruptions, scrofulous soreB and swellings, consumption (which is scrofula of the lungs) all yield to this medicine. It is both tonic and stri ngth restoring, and alternative or blood-cloansing.

When Baby ni sick, we gave her OMtoria. When shtwoa a Child, ahe cried for Cactorla. When she became HUM,iha clung to CULALT. When the had Children, she »tcthemCMtorta.

Health and IlapplneM.

Honey of Klgs 1h tho queen of all cathartics syrups or pills. One anticipates lis taking with pleasure No other rcrnoJy sells so wel or gives Midi satisfaction. It acts gently on Inajtlve bowels or liver, relieves Iho kidneys, cures constipation, eohls fevers, nervous aches, et ., and restores the heiiuty of liealth. Ladles and children prefer it. Doctors and druififlrtts recommend It. Tiik Fici Monky Co.. of Cnlcago, make it. Try a bottle. Only one entadonc. Nye & Itooc, agents- d-w (J-7

Children Cry for

Pitchet Castoria.

In Silks.

127-129

Our June Clearing Sale.

and

85c.

In Dress Goods.

3SC*

Turkey Red Damask,

35c.

dozen napkins at

100

35c-

In Other Lines.

EAST MAIN STREET.

Those who took advantage of our sale iast June know what this announcement means—but we do even better this year because we have a heavier stock of goods

on hand—the unfavorable weather has prevented their sale before—we must clear them out. Hence great bargains will be found in every line of goods we sell—the following being merely a few examples.

Japanese Printed Silks in seasonable and desirable shades and styles. Three bargains at

Plain and fancy all-wool and half-wool,

Plain and fancy in all wool and Mohair,

7SC-

Ladis' muslin underwear, any garment,

Ladies' muslin underwear, any garment,

Children's lace caps, 17c, worth

Children's lace caps,

Boys' waists,

39c, 49c, 69c,

Beautiful weaves in solid colors and combinations,

Extra fine novelties in French and German dress goods at

worth $1.00 to $1.50.

In Hosiery and Underwear.

Ladies' and Children's fast black hose,

Ladies' silk plated hose in fancy shades,

Ladies' gauze vests,

5c,

In Linens and White Goods.

Unbleached Damask,

37c,

Ladies' leather belts,

$3.00

Foster

5-hook

kid gloves, size 7^ to

$x to $1.50.

Ladies'driving gauntlet gloves,

Ladies' black silk mitts and gloves,

doz. ladies' embroidered handkerchiefs,

50c.

500

inch printed China silk for dtapery,

yards embroidery flouncing,

Madame Strong's corset waists,

100

Patent Medical French woven corsets, $1.75, worth

5oo flat and folding Japanese paper fans,

5oo embroidered mull ties, 10c each, worth i5 to

Good quality pearl buttons, all sizes,

25 white bfld spreads,

Ladies' summer skirts, 25c, worth 5oc. Good prints, light and dark styles, 5c, worth

5,ooo yards domets at 5c, worth 8 to 10c. Good brown muslin,

25 ladies' spring capes and jackets,

So ladies' spring capes and jackets,

Wash Goods Department.

I2$C.

worth

19c,

59c,

worth 10c.

Ladies fine lisle thread vests,

25c,

worth

46c,

65c.

36c,

worth

50c

dozen towels, white and colored borders,

83c,

pieces plaid and striped white goods at

each.

20c. ,.

pieces plaid and stripe white goods at

Muslin corset covers, plain and trimmed,

50c, 65c

16 2-3C,

worth

49c,

worth

76c.

50c,

worth

75c,

worth

35c.

worth $1 to $1.25.

35c.

worth

worth $1 to $1.25.

1-2, worth

13c

per yd. worth

1-2C, worth

9c.

worth

Ladies' shirtwaists,

to $1.

50c.

49c,

worth

to $1.

17c,

worth

silk umbrellas, large and small handles,

25c,

35c.

25c.

worth

35c.

50c,

worth

75c.

50c.

worth

97c,

worth

$1.25

all shades,

69c,

59c,

worth

worth $1.50.

59c,

worth $1.

25c

each, worth

59c

yd., worth

590

yd., worth

to$i.

85c

97c,

$4,970,

1,000 yds. curtain scrims, 10c, worth i5c. Ladies' percale suits, $1.75, worth $2.25. Ladies' gingham suits,

$3,

to i$l.

worth $1.25.

$2.75.

10,

worth i5 to

73c,

20c.

doz., worth 10c.

worth $1.

7c.

yd., worth 5.

pairs Nottingham lace curtains at $3.5o, worth

1,000 yds. dotted Swiss for curtains at 25c yd., worth 35c. 15 pieces all chenille portieres at

$4.50to $5,

worth

$6.

$3.76.

Ladies' wool Eton and blazer suits,$4.50, worth

$6.

$2,

worth

$2.75.

$4,

Wouldn't it be an excellent idea to come in and see the two Jollowing Bargains:

500 pieces Ginghams, Bedford Cords, Pongees, etc at 7jc, worth 10

500 pieces Ginghams, Satines, Pongees and other beautiful waah fabrics at 10c, worth 12^ to 20c-

We have an axe to grind but the advice is good inst the same.

worth $5 to $6.