Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 299, Decatur, Adams County, 12 December 1907 — Page 6

Message l Santa Claus ■ f Bt JOB ANDBRSOIf NORRIS

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cost the munifl- I cent sum ot five cents. The little green wire just reached from the red mouth of the boy of four to his ear. It was necessary to stretch it a little for an adult There were, of course, no wires from it going anywhere. The gentleman sat waiting for the lady to put nn her hat to go

I |j»t to dinner with him. The room C WS lighted by a big candle in a tall |Kss candlestick. The boy had lightfW’the candle for his own amusement. | Ate man sat in a big rocking chair I fear the candle, the boy in his lap, playing with the man's watch, which large, enticing and made up *»rgely of silver and a few baser “Do you want this watch?” he 1 8 fce<l the boy. Then in an aside to the ’ man: "I’ve a great notion to give to him. It won’t run.” *1 should say I do,” exclaimed the you’ll be good,” said the man, h’ll give it to you Christmas.” I "I'll be good,” promised the boy. ft" Well, then,” said the man, "I'll Tring it myself, or say, better let Santa Claus bring it Where's that telephone? Here!” he said, taking up Ae toy Instrument; "TH just ring up Knta and tell him about it. Hello, fcntral. Yes. Is that you. Central? Wive me 338, Iceland, please. Jp"Hello,” called the man. "Is that Santa Claus? Good. How are )si Santa? That’s fine. I want you f the a little something for me Christnorning. There’s a big silver "g 8 ° I want a little boy to have, but M*live in Brooklyn. That’s too far to mitring it to him Christmas morning. [He lives in New York. This is what II want you to do, Santa. Stop at my I place, get the watch and bring it to | the little boy who lives here in New |York. You will? Thank you, Santa. [Ail right. Good-by. "There,” to the boy, as he put down »the telephone, “that’s settled. Are you readv y to the woman. "Bring me my overcoat, will you. Kiddie?" The boy sprang down from his lap and brought the overcoat, a heavyweight for his smallness. He laid it in his lap, then deliberately blew out the big candle and taking up two fingerfuls of the warm grease, smeared it on the overcoat 4fc-*'Well, look at this!” cried the man. “He has deliberately and with malice aforethought smeared grease on my new overcoat. He has ruined it I wish you would come here and look!” f The woman ran in and turned up the gas. "And he had promised to be good," lamented the man. i “It isn’t time yet to be good,” the bpy maintained stoutly; "it’s too long Eefoc'- Christmas.” f The man took up the toy telephone with an air of finality. T “Is that you. Central?” he asked. Sternly. “Good. Well, I wish you would ring up Santa Claus for me again, please. I wish to speak to him." ||lk'.Ts this 338, Iceland? Please let me "Kve Santa Claus again, will you? ■ank you. This Santa Claus? Well. jOnta. about that large silver watch ■ Btold .you about a few minutes ago. *FL one I want you to call for in Jsrocklyn and bring over to New York Ho the boy on Fifteenth street. You , bother about that watch, 'Santa Claus. I have concluded not _to give it to the boy. Why? Oh, he's “bad. That's all. He does things | uhat haven't any sense in them. Just now, after I had gone to all the trouble to call you up on the long-dis-tance 'phone to ask you about bringng the watch, he deliberately ruined ny new overcoat. Took some candle {Tease and smeared it with it. Yes, it s a pity. But it can't be helped. A >oy must not be encouraged in such ehavior.” The boy seemed to be thinking hard s he stood by, but he said noth- ; “I think,” volunteered the woman, that I can take out the grease with a ot iron. I have put one on. I will iy a blotter on the coat and the rease will come off on the blotter | ’hen I put the iron on it. Come in ie kitchen and help me.” The blotter and the hot iron had ie desired effect. She held the I lat up to the light triumphantly. The man carried the coat io the s x>r of the music room in which the • agedy had occurred, says the New ork Press. They stopped at the K>r, for the boy’s voice had come to itm softly. He stood at the table, e toy telephone to bis ear. "Is this you, Central?” he asked, istfully. “Yes. Good! Will you ve me 338, Iceland, if you please, tank you, Central.” "Isn’t he polite?” the woman whisired to the man. “‘ls .that you Santa Claus?” asked le boy at the telephone. "Good! ell, Santa. I’d like to tell you that u needn't pay any attention to the | it message the man from Brooklyn nt you about that silver watch. ey've got the grease out ot the -*T|r . j&F —

— THE DIAMOND' CROP. What Becomes of the Pecks of Goma Turned Out Each Year? Where do all the crystallized gems go—worth many millions of pounds—which come into the market every year? The diamond is said to be one of the hardest things in nature and is practically impervious to wear and tear. I have an idea, though I am not certain, that an old diamond is every bit as good as a new one, supposing both belong to the same class—that is to say, diamonds do not wear out as trousers or hats wear out Then what becomes of the thousands and thousands turned out each year? I know that the financial geniuses who control the diamond output keep the supply down to the actual demand so as not to lower the price, and thus there must be a steady demand for these things to the value of millions a year, and there must be a gradually increasing stock or accumulation of them in rings or tiaras, crowns, scarfpins and so on. People do not cover themselves all over with these gems and then jump about in the street to shake them off for the sake of humble friends and poor relations, as was done by the gaudy Duke of Buckingham. A certain number, I know, are stolen every year; but, after all, they are comparatively few, and most of them come back into the market in a very short time. The man who steals diamonds does not eat them. He disposes of them for the benefit of his humble family, and all he really does (poor, honest and misunderstood fellow) is to put them into circulation. Where do they go?— London M. A. P.

JOSS STICKS. The Process of Their Preparation Still Practically Unknown. In all countries where Buddhist worship is celebrated there is a great consumption of "joss sticks.” These ceremonial candles are lighted on occasions of festivity or mourning, prayer or thanksgiving to divinities, and the like. Joss sticks are at once candles and Incense, since, like the latter, they burn without apparent flame. Their preparation is shrouded in some mystery, and the process is still practically unknown, those who carry it on being chosen from a special class and kept in rigorous seclusion. A squared strip of bamboo, of varying length and thickness, according to the size of the joss stick that is to be made, is skillfully rolled on an inclined surface In a mixture of odoriferous powders agglutinated by resin, made viscous by slight elevation of temperature. One of the ends is left as It Is. to serve as a handle. In some cases the bamboo Is replaced with a flexible rod. which enables the joss stick to be rolled in spiral form. The composition of the odoriferous powders varies with tbe country. Those used In Indo-China come generally from the province of Canton and Include fourteen drugs, among which may be named camphor, sandalwood. aconite and clove. Aconite plays the part of a preservative and protects the joss sticks well against the attacks of rats and mice. — Chicago News. The Perfect Kiss. Why osculation has received so little attention from wise men we cannot tell. It may be that thinking and kissing go not well together. If so. few of us would require long time to choose between them, or possibly the subject has seemed to require too delicate handling, or it may have seemed trifling. We neither know nor care. The most valuable practical lesson to be derived from experience and now set down is that closing of the eyes is essential to perfection in kissing. Aside from this hint to those of congenial spirit we would merely direct the attention of those who may decry the importance of the topic to the influence of the charm in retaining hold upon one worth keeping and rendering less frequent and hazardous those absences which are only too likely to make the heart grow fonder—of some one else. — George Harvey in North American Review.

Cedar Shavings For Dogs. If your dogs are troubled with fleas a very simple way to get rid of the pest is to provide beds of fresh cedar shavings or, better, cedar excelsior in the kennels or wherever the dogs sleep. The scent is not at all unpleasant to the dogs, but is abhorrent to the fleas. When a dog’s coat gets thoroughly scented not only do the fleas leave him while asleep, but they will not jump upon him when he is out in the sand during the day. — Country Life In America. Vanity and Lova. “Do you agree with the woman who says that vanity is a much stronger passion than love?" "Well. I know that there is a greater demand for mirrors than for valentines.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer. He Called It. Peggy—Now. will you listen to me while I tell you tbe plain truth, Reggy? Reggy—l’m all ears. Peggy. Peggy—That’s Just what I was going to say, only I should have put it differently.—lllustrated Bits. Where It Hits Him. “Cubbison says it costs him a quarter every time he goes to church.” “I haze never seen him contribute a cent.” “He has to get his trousers pressed.” —Harper's Weekly. He runs heavily who la forced to . run.—Danish Proverb.

TO CLEAN UP

SQUARE BLANKET

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“Trials of the rich.

Financial Proeperity and Its Worries and Perplexities. Once upon a time a young man and a girl loved each other fondly. He was poor, but bright, energetic and persevering. She was pretty, cheerful and amiable. They married. Their friends thought they might have waited until tbeir prospects were better, but they laughed prudence to scorn. Two years after the marriage the wife met one of her friends. “How are you getting along?” asked the friend. “Very nicely,”said tbe wife, beaming. “My busband is so good, and I have such a lovely baby. And. just think, we have SI,OOO in the bank, and we don’t owe a cent to anybody!”

Five years later the friend met her , again. . I “I hear you are doing very well.” | she said. "Some one told me your husband had SIO,OOO Invested in real ' estate.” “Why, yes,” said the wife, “but It’s j such a worry. There are repairs and j taxes and interest on mortgages, and , one of tbe tenants has just moved out ] owing us a whole month’s rent Isn’t i it a shame?” Five years more elapsed, and again tbe friend met her. “They tell me you're growing rich.” she said. , “Ye-es, but I’m anxious about the . stock market. My husband has $50,000 . in stocks, and he thinks they’re going , up, but I’m not so sure about it. In- . deed, I didn’t sleep a wink last night” 1 Five years later—another meeting. 1 “From what I hear your husband | will soon be a millionaire.” “Oh. I don’t know,” said the wife.! “He hasn’t more than half a million 1 yet And it is so tied up in all sorts , of investments —one never knows how they will turn out. I just wish we had enough to put the money in government bonds so that we wouldn t have to worry. But of course the income from half a million in government bonds wouldn’t be enough to make both ends meet And yet, do you know, some people have such absurd notions about the amount of money we have! One crank has even sent a letter to my husband threatening to shoot him just because he Is rich. I declare, sometimes I’m so worried I don’t know what to do.” It would be pleasant to give this story a happy ending, but that isn’t the kind it had. This lady’s wealth continued to increase as long as she lived, and she never ceased to be uneasy except in those brief Intervals when she forgot all about it.—Bohemian. ■ 1 The Harder Labor. "What did you get the rubber gloves for?” they asked her as she passed them around to show how handsome ' they were. "You have a girt, haven't ' you? Yon don’t have to wash the, dishes-” “No,” she answered, "I don’t have to wash the dishes. but while she is washing tbe dishes I oil the floors.”— New York Press. Exceptional Caae. “They couldn’t convict that forger. When he was caught he chewed up the , forgery and swallowed it” "Well, it Isn’t every man who is so willing to eat his words when it’s proved he’s in the wrong.”— Kansas City Times.

Our stock of Horse blankets, Robs and Fur Coats. We will offer our entire stock in this at Flat Cost We make this very extraordinary offer rather than carry this stock over.

Thia is Worth Remembering As no one Is immune, every person should remember that Foley's Kidney Cure will cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble that Is not beyond the reach of nediclne THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG C 0... o — BADLY MIXED UP. Abraham Brown, of Winterton. N Y., had a very remarkable experience; he says: “Doctors got badly mixed up over me; one said heart trouble; two called it kidney troub'e; the fourth, blood poison, and the fifth stomach and liver trouble; but none of them helped me; so my wife advised trying Electric Bitters, which are restoring me to perfect health. One bottle did me more good than all the five doctors prescribed.” Guaranteed for blood poison. weakness and all stomach, ’iver and kidney complaints by Page Black burn druggist, 50c. Mil'lons of bottles of Foley’s Honey and Tar have been sold without any person ever having experienced any other than beneficial results from its use for coughs, colds and lung troubles. This is because the genuine Foley’s Honey and Tar in the yellow package contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. Guard your health by refusing ’nv but the genuine. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

—— - HERE'S GOOD ADVICE. O. . Woolever one of the best known merchants of Le Raysville N. Y„ savs: “If you are ever troubled with piles apply Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It cured me of them for good 20 years ago.” Guaranteed for sores, wounds, burns or abrasions. 25c at Page Blackburn drug store. o TO ST. MARYS TP. VOTERS. To the legal voters of St. Marys township:—This is to certify that the trustee of St. Marys township has redivided the township into two road districts. and that part of the township north of the St. Marys river will be known as District No. 1, while that portion south of the river will be known as District No. 2. The north district will vote at the Bobo school house and the south district at Pleasant Mills school house. W. H. Teeple trustee. 296-2 t o The rumor that Dan Haley has sold out his meat shop on east Monroe stret or that he has raised his price on meats are untrue. He is still doing business at the old stand and at the same prices. 295-3 t - When the Stomacn. neart or Kidney nerves get weak, then these organs always fail. Don’t drug the Stomach, nor stimulate the Heart or Kidneys. That is simply a makeshift. Get a prescription known to Druggists everywhere as Dr. Shoop’s Restorative. The Restorative is prepared expressly for these weak inside nerves. Strengthen these nerves build them up with Dr. Shoop’s Restorative, tablets or liquid, and see how quickly help will come. Free sample test sent on request by Dr. Shoop, Racine. Wis. Your health is surely worth this simple test. W. H. Nachtrieb. ~l"am now prepared to mend furniture, stoves, file saws, etc. South Eighth street, J. C. Tlndaff. .’9O-fft FOR SALE—Bronze turkeys. Young toms. C. D. Kunkle, Decatur. 299-6 t

Real Estate Farm and city property to sell and buy. Call and see my list. Here is a few of our bargains: 168 acres, 1 1-2 miles of Decatur; good improvements for $75 per acre. 160 acres S7O per acre. Bank barn, good house. 40 acres, 2 miles of Decatur at a bargain. I also handle Michigan lands and have some at a bargain, good as Adams county' can afford at S3O, S4O and SSO per acre with good buildings. And city property in all parts of city from SBOO to six thousand. Also have property to rent. I. L Babcock & Ward Decatur. Ind. G. (. WALTERS ATTORNEY AT LAW Phone 278 Second Street. Decatur, Indiana

To check a cold quickly get from your druggist some little Candy Cold Tablets called Preventics. Druggists everywhere are now dispensing Preventics, for they are not only safe, but decidedly certain and prompt Preventies contain no quinine, no laxative, nothing harsh nor sickening. Taken at the "sneeze stage” Preventics will prevent Pneumonia, Bronchitis, LaGrippe, etc. Hence the name, Preventics. Good for feverish children. 48 Preventics 25 cents. Trial boxes 5 cts. oSld by W. N. Nachtrieb. DANGER IN ASKING ADVICE When you have a cough or cold do not ask some one what is good for it as there is danger in taking some unknown preparation. Foley’s Honey and Tar cures coughs, colds, and prevents pneumonia. The genuine is in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS We are pleased to announce that Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles Is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs and we recommend it as a safe remedv for children and adults. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. Passed Examination Successfully. James Donahue, New Britain, Conn., writes: “I tried several kidney remedies, and was treated by our best physicians for diabetes, but did not improve until I took Foley’s Kidney Cure After the second bottle I showed improvement, and five bottles cured me completely. I have since passed a rigid examination for life insurance.” Foley’s Kidney Cure cures backache and all forms of kidney and bladder trouble. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. The New Pure Food and Drug Law We are pleased to announce that Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs, colds' and lung troubles is not affected by the national pure food and drug law, as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs, and we recommend it as a safe remedy for children and adults. t THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG C 0... o The state tax commissioner has instructed the treasurer of Adams county that he shall collect all delinquent taxes and unless same are paid it shall be placed in the hands of the prosecuting attorney for collection. This notice is given as kindly advice to the taxpayers to save them time and extra expense. L. F. LACHOT, 297-6tdltw County Treasurer.

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Public speakers are frequently interrupted by people coughing. This would not happen if Foley’s Honey and Tar were taken, as it cures coughs and colds and prevents pneumonia and consumption. The genuine contains no opiates and is in a yellow package. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

Dr. Blackstone

CONSULTATION STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL DP Rl ACKSTONF Northcast Comer Wayne UK. DLHUIO I UHL, and Harrison Streets Hows: • to 12, 1 to 4, « to &. Sunday, 10 to L SrmM htxtoi for Lad tee . 2 to 4.

JUST RECEIVED A complete line of candies, fruits and nuts for the holidays. . . . :r My prices are right, and it you are contemplating having a family reunion at Xmas time, call. , Special prices to schools and churches. JOHN JOSEPH Monroe St. ~XMAS PRESENTS.

Just the thing for wife, mother or sweetheart, a box of Louneys famous candies the best on the market, or a box of Dillings’ candy that has no equal. We also have something that will please father, husband or brother in the way of Xmas cigars put up in line of pipes that have no equal in our city. While buying, purchase something that will please. We have it. Call and look my line over. T. C. CORBETT. NOTICE. To the voters of French township. The trustee of French township desires to announce to the voters of said township that he has re-district-ed the road districts. Districts Nos. 1 and 2 where Jacob Neuhauser and Samuel Lochner are supervisors will be known as District No. 1; Districts Nos. 3 and 4 where Joseph L. Graber and John Roth are supervisors wiV be known as District No. 2 The election for these road supervisors will be held on Saturday. December 14. 1907, at 10 a. m. In road District No. 1 at the school house Ns. 5, known as the Cottonwood school and In road District No. 2 at the school house No. 2. known as the Yager school. JOHN C. AUGSBURGER, 293-6 t Trustee. ——o — NOTICE. To the Republicans of St. Marys township, Adams county, Indiana. There will be a primary election held in said township in the 27th day of December, 1907, between the hours of one o’clock and four o’clock p. ua. The north precinct votes at Bobo, south at Pleasant Mills. Said primary is held for the purpose of nominating one township trustee and one township assessor to be voted for at the November election in 1908. All candidates must pay their assessment ten days before the primary election or their names will not appear on the tickets. R. O. ELSTON, A. M. BOWEN, Committee. o Oscar Shaw, of Aliance, Ohio, is in our city visiting with his father, Albert Shaw.

Do Vou Want to Buy d Farm We have for sale an 80-acre farm well located in a good community, mostly good black land, well fenced and fairly well drained, fair five room house and small barn, about 60 acres under cultivation, some good timber. Price, $5,500. Also 80-acre farm with a good 8-room house in good condition with cellar 16x24, large barn, corn crib, wagon shed, wind pump, good well, large orchard,well fenced and well drained, all black land, 8 acres timber. Price, $8,000.00. Also 100-acre tract well located with fairly good buildings, close to a good town, fairly well fenced and drained, soil is sandy loam. Will make an excellent stock farm. Price, $5,000.00, if sold soon. Also a 40-acre tract, close to town, school and church, buildings in fair condition, well fenced and fairly well drained. Price, $3,200.00. Some choice lots in good locations. THE NORTHERN INDIANA REAL ESTATE CO., ’Phone 430. Office Over Burns’ Hamess Shop.

The Sunshine of Health Dr. Blackstone’s advanced and scientific methods work wonders in the restoration of the vital powers of men and women. His success in effecting cures "when others fail” has established for him an enviable reputation. If you have any chronic blood, skin, special or private disease, don’t imagine yourself Insurable, don’t suffer in secret, don't lose ambition and courage, don’t become morse and melancholic, but consult Dr. Blackstone, whose modern and established treatment will dispel the cloude of despondency so that you may once more enjoy the glorious sunshine of health with the ambition, fire and enthusiam of youth fully restored. My book on Special Diseases will be send you on request, free of charge!

V L \ SEASON'S $ & B£sr I 1 IN riTTWG / WOMEN’S ?\ f SHOES CORK £C I l J Woman’s Shoe The Shoe is the most important part of a \\ oman swardrobe. It makes or unmakes her entire outfit. Most Women appreciate this fact and for this reason are very particular about their Shoes. Our Spring styles will appeal to the particular Woman. Choice selected leathers. Street and Dress Boots, Lace or Button styles Whatever your Shoe price may be, Madam, you’ll find the' best Shoes at that price right here . When you find prices below ours, you’ll find quality way below also. We count it a pleasure to show you our new Shoes. „ WINNES’ SHOE STORE

FIRST NATIONAL BANK DECATUR INDIANA CAPITAL SIOO.OOO SURPLUS $20,000 INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS ■■ 1 j. FOR SALE —A two-seated top carriage, almost good as new. Call at 217 Fifth street. Decatur. 299-31