Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 19, Decatur, Adams County, 22 January 1914 — Page 4

AT LUNCHEON IN SINGKEP Seemingly Peculiar Combination of Foods Which a Traveler Declares to Be Delicioua. Singkep is explained by b. woman j traveler to be, not a nation or a disease or a book, but a place, a little known Island in the Lower China sea. There she found household customs among the dominant class, the Dutrh. a good deal influenced by native custom. Dutch ladies, she says, appear at breakfast in Malay sarong and kablya, than which no oriental dress upon an alien was ever more uncomfortable or less aesthetic. The sarongs in themselves, six feet long by about three In width, may be very artistic. Made chiefly in Java, they are frequently painted by hand in' characteristic designs. Even cheap ones are interesting, and when woven of native I silk are soft and lovely. But tightly swathed in a sarong, even one's mind is compressed. Standing and walking are uncomfortable, and aitting down, an unthought luxury. Breakfast Is not unlike that meal In other hot countries, but tiffin at i one o’clock, the "rice table" of the; tropical Hollander, is a meal to be ' remembered. Chinese house boys, one; for each member of the family, ap j pear first with a deep soup plate, in I which one is expected to place a lib- i eral supply of delicately boiled rice A small piece of fish, sometimes sev , eral varieties, meat of two or three sorts, young onions, cucumbers cut j lengthwise, ducks' eggs already soaked . for a month in salt water are added, and an indefinite number of sauces, hot and fiery, or sour like pickles, a few somewhat sweeter, one or two slightly oily. When all these apparently conflicting elements are put upon the longsuffering substratum of rice, a fork and dessert spoon, judiciously used, stir the whole mass into an indescribable conglomeration which from its description might not be thought es pecially delicious, in reality it is ex ceilent, especially as one soon learns to discriminate in sauces. And this is merely a first course. Afterward the luncheon progresses by normal stages to its finish with black Java coffee. Such a meal, combined with the cli-1 mate, offers inducements to prolong ed and uane-deferable repose Emerg- ‘ fug for tea at five o'clock, the sarong is found to be. happily, a thing cf tha past. More civilized summer garments are in evidence. But with the quick nightfall comes an evening of unprecedented length before the ten o'clock dinner is announced. Novel Church. Without sectarian idess or denominational teecDing, a gosp<4"meeting!is held all the summer months in the unique Boardwalk cliurch at Atlantic City. This year—the fifth of the church's existence —services are being j conducted each Lord's day morning in { the Bijou theater —a room used usually for moving pictures. Rev. Robert El wood is the founder and pastor. It

ia a church without a choir, officer or single member and «itbout a collection plate The business nwa of Atlantic City, as well as the visitors think It worth while, and maintain this gospel lighthouse by the sea. Ninety per cent, of the audience is new each Sunday. Persons gladly turn In from the Boatdwalk at the call for worship. The audience is reverent, though cosmopolitan. One Sunday morning when a test was made every civilized country was represented in the large congregation, as well as most of the states of the Union. —Christian Herald. Finds -Daughter in Dream. A dream, so vivid that it led a mother to travel nearly a thousand miles, came true with the reunion of Mrs. Marian A. Dexter of Chicago and her daughter, Alice G. Deafer, for whom she has been searching for fifteen >eart. On last Sunday night Mrs Dexter, in Chicago, dreamed that she found her daughter living with the family of James S. Slocum, in Moravia, N. Y .So deeply was Mrs. Dexter impressed by the dream that she journeyed to Moravia, arriving there and finding the dream true In every particular. Fifteen years ago Miss Dexter's parents decided to separate at Boston. Mrs. liexter at once went west, moving reoniiy to C hicago. She had tost all track of her daughter Mr. Dexter died In New Vork a year ago The daughter, who Is a mlnature painter.: had been visiting the Slocum family { for a week past. Reverse English. The school concert had begun. Four little girls were dressed to represent the word Btsr." and each bad one letter of that word pinned onto her cnowy white dress. Each letter began the verse of a touching little song “Now.” said the teacher, 'form your selves in position, and wait until the curtain goes up.” The little girls did a* they were told, end while the piano played the accompaniment the curtain went np Instead of applauss to greet tbs little girls, bowls from the audiem* met them. The word they spelled was ' Rats “ Merely 8 Suggestion. Whet,” cried Kinglet on “No gasoline? Whet kind of a ganut» keeper do you call yourself, anyhow? You ought to be rout polled In carry gasoline at all times, under penalty of losing your license. It's as outrage - I'm blest If 1 see how I'm going to get swey from this hole, unless—'' Ye might run your r»r on some o’ (bis here hot air ye’rs wastln on me.” suggested the Rurnl (ierngeur. ttrokU 4 ut ra&activa^eesi^e.

UNKNOWN TO SCIENCE STRANGE ANIMALS BELIEVED TO EXIST IN AFRICA. — Particulars Have Not Been Made Public, But Professors of Natural History Are Inclined to Credit the Report. Ex Africa semper allquid novl. The proverb of the ancient world still holds good In the bustling days and amid the unflagging activities of the twentieth century. The latest report from what used to be knowu as the Dark Continent appears in a contemporary, the London correspondent of which records a report of the discovery of "yet another strange and unknown beast" in East Central Africa. Particulars are said to have reached (he Natural History museum at London of the existence of an animal "about the size of a bear, tawny color, with very shaggy long hair.” This inj teresting creature is also described as 1 "short and thick-set In the body, with high withers and a short neck and stumpy nose," and ‘‘its existence is vouched for by more than one offiI rial " Inquiry at the museum by a representative of the Pall Mall Gazette fails, however, to confirm these attractive details. In the eyes of the authorities at South Kensington "particu lars" of such discoveries have to be of a definite and material kind in the shape of some portion of the animal bones, for example, or a piece of skin. Nothing of that sort is at present forthcoming "Rumors have, however, reached the museum.” said an official of the mammal department, “of the existence of a hitherto unknown animal, possibly such as is described, but we hare no 'particulars.' and can. therefore, substantiate no account of details. When the okapi was discovered 'particulars' were forthcoming in the form of belts made from its skin and worn by the natives.” ‘ You do not, then, credit the account?” "We don't say such an animal doer j not exist All that can be said it that ' .10 particulars’ are to hand up to now There was a rumor some time ago of the discovery of a water elephant which, apparently, was of the nature of a very substantial tapir, but nothing seems to have come of iL If we could have a proper systematic survey of Central Africa it would probably result in the discovery of any number of new creatures. "The Kongo region, whence this rumor in all probability arises, is almost unknown from a zoological point of view There are, for instance, any number of new monkeys there, concerning which we find nothing in the books of ten years ago. A few men are | engaged in natural history research on ! the borders of tbe Kongo region, and j the East Africa districts have beeu •wept by the big game expeditions of ; Roosevelt and others. But without . . . .. . . I

doubt there are many unknown ani male yet to be discovered in the Kongo region.” Gathering Oak Leaves. In certain sections of New Jersey the gathering of oak leaves is a late , summer and autumn industry. Pass-1 ing through the section where the in-1 dustry is carried on one sees the aider : of houses and bams or any other place out of doors where the branches can bang to dry filled with row after row of bunches of oak. After drying for two weeks they are put In balea for shipment. Last year one man gathered over 300 bunches a day and had over twelve tons for shipment. The price is about SSO a ton and there is a brisk demand In European cities for the oak branches thus prepared There are 100 limbs in a bundle and 100 bundles in a bale The leaves are free for the taking, mostly. Still some owners of woodland are In the money making game them seivea and rharge to much per acre for the privilege The gatherer does not bnve to sow or cultivate—lt seema as if the crop were a gift of nature Practical Nursary Rug. For a good ail round rug In a room where children run about, an army blanket is just the thing It clings to the floor snd dust does not go through. It sweeps easily and washes without any shrinking or wrinkling. When ssbeetoa table mats are soiled and unfit for table use. try laying them for a few minutes on a glowing fire in the furnne*. handling them carefully, with a garden fork; they will come out with the dirt burned off and white. le-mon juice will clean aluminum If your aluminum pans and kettles become blackened. Just put a little of the juice on a cloth and rub the utensil well “Jim the Penman.” For exquisite handwriting few per•nns have ever eseeiled that prince of forgers. James Townsend Seward, aline Jim the Penman, whose deeds were the sensation of l*&7 Hss lorged checks end bills of exchange were su ! cleverly executed and so numerous that they were beginning to effect the securtty of me entire mercantile community lawyers, were favorite vlotlms -a ropy- of (heir signatures being obtained• by nse «f bU confederates mplbviag them to recover fictitious debts Jim the Penman was at last raptured through treachery, triad and transported (or life to Auatrnlt*.—London LfOßiCl#

PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer at public auction at his residence, 4V4 miles south of Decatur, and 1 % miles north of Monroe, known as the Nick Wagner farm, on tne Decatur and Monroe road, on Thursday, Januury 29, beginning at 10 o'clock a. ra., the following property, to-wlt: Seven Head Horses: One black mare, 5 years old, weight 1500 tbs.; 1 bay mare 6 years old, weight 1450; sorrel mare, 0 years old, weight 1200; bay horse 10 years old, weight 1200; black gelding, coming 2 years old. weight 1000; dark gray mare colt, coming 2 years old, weight 1000; spring mare colt. Ten Head Cattle: One half Jersey cow, giving milk: 1 half Jersey cow. 4 years old, giving milk: 2 red cows, 6 aud 7 years old, fresh soon : 1 roan cow, 7 years j old, fresh March 1; one full blooded j Jersey cow, B years old. fresh by day of sale; 1 full blooded Jersey cow, (i j years old, fresh soon; 1 fine Jersey] heifer, fresh in April; 1 spring heifer] heifer, fresh in April; 1 spring heifer | calf; 5 brood sows. Farm implements: One McCormick binder, 1 new John j son mower, 1 disc with trailer, bought new last spring; 1 roller, 1 check row com planter, with 100 rods of wire; j 1 J. I. Case Sulkey breaking plow, 2 walking breaking plows, 1 Brown Manly riding cultivator, 1 walking cultivator, 1 60-tooth harrow, 1 low down manure spreader, nearly new; 1 good wagon, with triple box; 1 wagon, hay ladder, grain bed and hog rack com ] bined. 1 Yankee sled. 1 buggy, 2 sets double work harness. 1 set buggy har ness. 1 wheel scoop. Grain and feed: 1

GASS AND MLIaERS I BIG 10 DAYS REDUCTION SALE IN EVERY DEPARTMENT Hf|3 EVERY GARMENT MUST GO REGARDLESS OF ITS COST gp M You can buy Ladies, Misses and Childrens coats, suits, dresses now for less than the manufacturers cost as we Vww 9 ‘ are compelled to make room for our Spring line we are W\ f!*T9 |T soon looking for. r |M We Are Not Only Going to Hold aSalo on Coats, Suits & Dresses But are giving Special Prices on underwear, knit skirts, w 1 petticoats, knit headwear, shirtwaists. In fact every article in the store. I SALC Marts TULSDAY AND LAST FOR TEN DAYS WL ■II 1 This Sale Is For Cash Only Suits That Sold For $15.00 Coats That Sold For $15.00 I $5.98 $5.98 ■ Siuts That Sold For $20.00 , jit Coats That Sold For $20.00 I Suits That Sold For $35.00 jj W Coats That Sold For I $14.98 Bjh )| $18.50 1 Serge Dresses up to $6.00 v< t / Serge Dresses up to SB.OO I $3.85 . 3 _ ;■ LADIES FURS 1-2 OFF k CHILDRENS FURS 1-3 OFF ] GASS AND MEIBERS THE STORE o p QUALITY J * t mmmm ‘ mt»mmm i JL*-, gTMBa> l 9it9g^ IKf -- * *

800 bushels corn in crip, 450 shocks < of fodder, hay in mow. Six cords of wood, also some new buggy robes and horse blankets, and other articles not herein mentioned. Terms of Sale:—All sums of $5.00! and under cash; over that amount a credit of 9 months will be given, with purchaser giving bankable note. Four! per cent off for cash. E. L. HAGERTY. Leichty aud Bulkhead, Aucts. Geo. McMunama, Clerk. Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church of Monroe will serve lunch. - —-o PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at thrir residence, four miles west of Decatur, and one-half mile south of the Beery church, on the Joe Beery farm, on Wednesday, January 2S, 1914, beginning at 10 o'clock a. m., the following property, to-wlt: Four Head of Horses, consisting of one 8-year-old gray brood mare, weight 1600 i lbs.; one 4-year-old gelding, weight 1600; griding 4 years or more, weight 1 1600: one 6-year-old bay coach horse, 1 weight 1300. Three Head of Cattle, j including 1 fresh Jersey cow, 1 Hoi stein and Jersey cow, to be fresh soon, aud 1 yearling heifer. 2S Head of Shoats, weighing from 50 to 100 lbs. each: 2 brood sows, 1 full blooded Poland China sow, 1 Duroc sow, bred to farrow in April. Farm implements —Hay loader, Walter A. Wood mower, used only one season; McCormick binder, spike-tooth harrow, wagon, hay ladder, top buggy, set single harness, set double harness, hog hack.

oomfodder in Add, 75 chickens and f numerous other articles. Terms:—ss and under, cash; over! that amount a credit of 9 months will be given, purchaser giving note, with j approved security. No property re- j moved until settled for. j 1 FRED DAVIS, j V J. P. DAVIS. a j. n. Burkhead, Auct. COMING WITH NOVELTY LINE. * j c Mr. llthoff. representing Bradford 1 $ & Co. manufacturers of advertising! specialties, the concern for which this y office is the local agency, will be in ; £ 1 1 his city on Wednesday, Thursday and { I Friday of next week, with a full be. j of samples, showing the newest things, | in leather, shells, cloth and inetal nov- 1 cities: also a line of calendars. 1? | ! you need anything in this line. we < j win be pleased to have him call on you or to arrange for your coming j hereto look over the entire line. Tin- 1 , company Is one of the best in the | country and lias sold a large amount of goods here, their satisfied cast- ■ mers being the best proof of their re- , liability. 14,5 — 0— j 1 FOR SALE. The general store and buildings of the late Henry Zwlck at Williams , (Bingen P. O.), Indiana. For full par titulars call on or write MARY ZWICK, ;SBt3o Bingen, Indiana. FOUND—Lady's hand muff. Inquire at this offee. 913

Fort Wayne & Springfield Ry. Company. time tableNorthbound. Cars leave Decatur at 6:50, 11:30, 2:30, 5:30, 9:30; arrive at lo.t Wayne at 6:63, 9:40. IMO, 8:40, 6:40 and 10:40. Southbound. Lave Fort Wayne at 7' oo - 10:00, 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 11:00; arrive in Decatur at 8:10; 11:10; 2:10; 6:10; S 'cl£u"'n. ... ■*. « ™ Wayne wtC the Ft. Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction Co.. The Toledo & Chicago Interurban Railway Com- , any, The Ohio Electric, and Indiana Union Traction Company; also with the Pennsylvania, Wabash, Nick e Flute, 1, S. &M. 8., C- H- & and G R. & 1- railroads. Freight Service. Fre'ght service consists of ow» train each way dally: Leaving Decatur at 8:00 a. m., and returning, leav- 1 mg Fort Wayne at 12:00 m Ttto enables shippers to telephone orders. and receive shipments promptly. W- H- FLEDDERJOHANN, General Manager, • • Decatur,lnd. FOR RENT—Five-room cottage on No. Ninth St. Call 'phone 330 13t3 tobaoco wall case. For sale or trade. Inquire at Girod & Baker's restaur--4tll liDt. FOR RENT—Hood House aud 1U acres land in connection. Inquire of Joe Brunegraff for further particulars. 1213

NOTICE TO MILK 'Jj All persons selling mllk I buttermilk within tu« cll ’ ■ Indiana, are hereoy not J* their certificates «f their cow or herd 0 f cow??® 30, 1914, as those W | lo /■ cream or buttermilk wlUt will be prosecuted unde, . ■ ance made and provided i - ■ cases. Respectfully ■ DR. H. P. ('Ostvil ] 6llO City HORSES FOR saleJl One black mare, 7 years I wleght 1450 pounds. One black mar. 9 vetrt &141 weight 1450 pounds. One coming 2-year-old dnft a - H - PLOCq 2tf 3 Miles South of ] FOR SALE —-Complete i outfit. Good a., n»w, ~w . „ j 1 billiard table, 4 (h h< ! tables» ty Os balls, cues, . hairs, A cigar case, candy rase, 1 desk 1 tobacco wall case For sal* 0 j Inquire at Girod & llaker’i 1 ' ant. 1 WANTED —SALESMEN t 0 N I guaranteed oils and painu. , rlence unnecessary. Kxtremtly , able offer to right party.-ft Refining Co.. Cleveland. Ohio, ’ FOR SALE—Ground bone* for en feed, the best egg proda, a 1 known to poudtry men. at the | 1 Packing Co., and their mart, * town.