Decatur Democrat, Volume 34, Number 26, Decatur, Adams County, 19 September 1890 — Page 3

A BEBCOK >v louis x. ciui.r., m. Bad Heart sailed forth on the sea** ealm bosom To fathom the depths of joy; She longed to drift as a faded blossom Where sorrow doth ne'er annoy. She plead to heaven to charm and thrill her With infinite strains of cheer: , No answer came—while the damp winds chill her And the storm is drawing near. Her weary form, as it weaves and totters, I* beckoning now—•! fail !* Bard Love, a sailor who skims the waters. Caught sight of the drooping sail, And quick as thought to the rescue dashes; And clasping the fainting form. He speeds away while the lightning flashes And dreadfully blows the storm. Be onward sped to the land of Beauty, Away to his palace home, To sweetly live in the bonds of duty, Full free from the mad sea's foam. Bad Heart is saved from a sad-like ending, No more will she ever rove; The nuptial bells in their silent blending . Have wedded her life to Love. Richland, 8. D. BETRAYED; * OR A DARK MARRIAGE MORN. 4 Romance of Love, Intrigue and . '' Crime. BY MRS. ALICE P. CARRISTON. CHAPTER I. FORESHADOWING.

mercy’s sake, i Ray, my dear fellow, t what has happened? “I am ruined, Eugene — completely, tutterly ruined,” ’came back the answer in a hea v y , groan, as the speaker buried his face in his hands. “Oh! my poor sister.”

“But, tell me, what is it?” j pleaded his friend, now fairly frightened. Kay Fielding removed his hands, and in a broken voice, but without looking his questioner in the face, said:

“The president himself came to me this morning, and after a few kind words and cautious questions, intrusted me with a very important commission and a large sum of money, at the same time assuring me that on the faithful execution of the trust might depend my future advancement in the bank.” , “Well?” asked Eugene, breathlessly. to Well, I have been unable to consummate the matter. ” “Good heavens! how is that?” “I am short a" hundred dollars of the amount the president gave me.” » “What! is it lost?” “ ' . “Yes, it is lost; but, understand me, Eugene, it is lost in such away that I cannot possibly explain it as an accident. ’ “That looks bad.” mused his friend. Then, after a moment’s consideration: “When were you to make your report to the president?’ “When he comes down to the bank in the morning; that is, between nine and ten o'clock. : ; 5 “And you see no way out of you® difficulty?” “No way whatever, unless, indeed, I can get one hundred dollars between this and eight o’clock to-morrow morning. In that case I might still have time to complete the transaction and be ready to report.” "Between this and eight o’clock tomorrow morning,” mechanically rerouted Eugene. „ - ■ . “Yes, butyWh&t’s the use of talking? Where am one hundred dollars, or even halF thitt amount? You see for yourself, old fellow, I’m fairly done for.” . Eugene Cleveland’s face instantly became as white as his friend’s. He saw and fully appreciated the gravity of the situation. But what was to be done? Even if it were to save his life he could not have got altogether twenty-five dollars of his own money, much less four times that amount. And leaning forward with his elbows resting a desk, he gave himself up to profound reflection. Presently, raising his head, he put the question: “Does any one else know of this loss?” “Not a living soul but yourself,” was the quick reply. “That’s well; I’m glad of that." And again he became silent. This lasted sc long that young Fielding was forced to speak. “Don’t you see any way ©nt of it?” he asked, anxiously. “Remember,” he gasped, “it’s not only my own bread and butter that’s at stake but my sister’s living is also in danger.” For a moment Eugene did not respond; indeed, he hardly seemed to hear him. At length, with an effort, he said: * ' "I can see but one way. I must go to my uncle, the director. a The one. you know, who obtained this situation for me. ” “What! Do you think he will help us?” asked Ray, in great surprise. “I cm’t say, rejoined Eugene, alowly shaking his head, while a peculiar, an almost frightened look, came into his face. “1 can’t say, but I can do no less than try. And—and—yes, for your sake, Ray, and for Meta’s, I’ll do that this very evening.” “God bless you, my dear fellow,” exclaimed Ray, grasping his hand and shaking it warmly, “yon are, indeed, a true friend,” and the tears, which he could no longer repress, started from his eyes. Young Cleveland, since he had found it necessary to work for a living, had not been a frequent visitor at his uncle’s, house, for he could but notice that his august relative in no way exerted himself to make his calls agreeable. He had, therefore, of late, resolved to wholly dis- * continue his visits; but not for this reason alone. — His uncle, the Hon. Sherwood Elliston, had recently married a second time; and on several of his later visits Eugene had seen his new wife, who, he could but acknowledge to himself, interested him profoundly. On the occasion of his first meeting her, when she entered the room and came slowly toward him, he was so startled by her wondrous grace and beauty that he almost forgot to rise from his chair. This glorious being, this magnificent lady, was but twenty-five years of age. She was tall and blonde, with deep-set ,eyes under the shadow of sweeping, dark lashes. Thick masses of hair framed her somewhat sad but splendid brow; and she was richly, even perfectly dressed, her elegant garments draping her like an antique statue. In the days of her jhaidenhooddier enemies and rivals hid nicknamed her "the goddess,” because they hated her, ana wished to insinuate that she put on grand airs. The name they gave her, however, was marvelously su table. "When she walked you would have imagined she had descended from a pedestal. The pose of her head was like that of the Greek Venus; her delicate, dilating nostrils seemed carved by a cunning chisel from trans rent ivory. Then at times she had a startled, almost wild, look, such an is seen in the hunting nymphs. She used a naturally fine voice with great effect, and had most assiduously cultivate! a taste for art. She was naturally so taciturn, one was compelled to guess her thoughts; and •Eugens had not been in her society long before he found himself reflecting as to what was passing in that self-concentered caul.

Inspired by his innate generosity—for he quickly conceived the thought that she was not happy with his uncle—and prompted as well by his secret admiration, which every instant was growing stronger. he took pleasure in heaping upon her the attentions he might have paid a queen; but she always seemed as indifferent to them as to the voice of her husband, or anything else about her. This conduct only inflamed the young man the more. He found it almost impossible to keep the lovely siren out of his mind for a moment, and so at length, for honor’s sake—not only because she was his uncle’s wife, but because he h;mself was, and had been for years, pledged to another—he had resolved never to see her more. * But although this stately lady had appeared all alon" to be indifferent, she had not been slow to note the effects her wondrous charms had produced on ber husband’s handsome and agreeable nephew. As yet, however, she had made no sign. The evening came, and in due time Eugene, with a strange feeling about his heart, ascended the broad steps leading to his uncle’s stately mansion, and rang the bell. He was admitted, and, being known to the servant, was at once shown into the drawing-room, where both Mr. Elliston and his wife were seated. After a few moments of general conversation, Eugene, with a somewhat embarrassed air. begged that he might see his uncle alone on very urgent busine*. Mr. Elliston looked greatly annoyed; but, nevertheless, arose and led the way to the library. “Well,” be said, in a disagreeable tone, as he seated himself in the most comfortable chair in theroom/whatisitnow? Are you in .trouble? I suppose so, and want some monSy to help you out, or you wouldn’t have come to me. ” “You have guessed nearly right, my dear sir,” responded Eugene, looking up quicklv. “I am in trouble, and unless I have SIOO this very night, or. at least, before 8 o’clock to-morrow morning, the gravest consequences are likely to ensue.” “I thought so,” said the older man, in a dry, hard, unfeeling tone; “and this is exactly what I have expected since I helped you to the very desirable situation you now fill at the Atlantic National Bank.” Then, after a moment’s pause: ‘You were brought up to a life of extravagance and idleness. Your father, when he was worth no more than three hundred thousand, lived as though he were a mi lionaire; and at last, losing everything by a single venture in Wall street, like the coward he was, blew out his brains.

“No wonder, then, that you, his son, are the nwn you are, and the more one does for sueh,**B you, the more one may.” “Uncle!” exclaimed Eugene, with flushed face and flashing eyes. "There! there!” cried the other, hastily, “don’t let us have a scene here. I can’t let you have the money—in fact, have none to throw away; so there’s an end to that. I’ve an important engagement with the governor, at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, relative to the United States Senatorship, for eight o’clock, and as it is near that hour now, 1 must be going. But don’t disturb yourself, I beg. “If you’ve nothing better to do, you can amuse yourself with the books—a very diverting pastime indeed, as well as in- ‘ structive;” and, bustling into the hall, he seized his hat and cane and hurried from the house. —i But Eugene hardly noticed his withdrawal; he was almost stunned, so bitter was his disappointment on account of his friend. And, seated there in a great arm-chair, he looked fixedly before him, nor noticed that the door had again opened and and that he was no longer alone. It was the beautiful wife of the wouldbe Senator who had entered; and, after she had almost reached the young man’s side, she stopped and looked curiously at him. Then, once more she .advanced, and as she drew near suddenly took his head between her hands, and, raising his face, imprinted a burning kiss upon his feverish lips. • He started, and gazed up into her eyes almost with a look of terror, while a crimson blush mantled his cheek. A»d as she regarded him with a peculiar smite, he dre"w back a little?hastily exclaiming: “What! who did you take me for? Did — did you think I was your husband?” “Oh, no, indeed!’’ she laughed; “I am scarcely likely to make such a ludicrous mistake as that. No, my friend, I knew perfectly well who it was I kissed." Then, after a moment’s silence, and speaking in a more serious tone: “I know still more. Eugene; I know that you are in trouble, and I think I can help you. ” He started, and gave her an eager, searching look. “Yes," she went on, “I believe I can help you. Say, Eugene, do you love me?" and, taking one of his hands in her own, she seated herself upon a stool at his feet, and looked up with a hungry—with an almost famished—gaze into his face. “Love you?” he asked, strangely agitated. “Love you?" “Yes, love me, as 1 long to be loved,” she said; “as—as I could love you.” “You are beautiful, wondrously beautiful," he murmured, rapidly; “and there are thousands much more worthy of your regard than I; but I—l believe I could love you very much if you would only help my friend.” "Oh! and so you want this money—this hundred dollars—for a friend?” "Yes," rejoined Eusene, quickly; “and if I am not able to give it to him before 8 o’clock to-morrow morning, it will kill his sister—as sweet a girl, Mrs. Elliston, as ever breathed." The lady frowned. “What is she to you?” she asked, abruptly. “Nothing whatever—l swear it,” he said, earnestly. “She is simply the sister of ms friend, and I know her to be a good and worthy girl—that is all.” Qora Elliston raised herself a little, and, quickly drawing his face forward, again pressed a burning, passionate kiss upon his lips. “Swear to love me as I love you," she whimpered, rapidly, eagerly, “and you shall take the money away with yon this very night. ” “But why should you care so much for me—you, who can command everything your heart may desire?" "Because. I love you so much!” was the Instant reply. She pronounced these simple words in such a deep, impassioned tone, that Eugene trembled and grasped the arms of the chair to still himself. a ?? z “Mrs. Elliston!” he at length faltered. “What, Eugene?" and there was ’ a strange tone in her voice. “Heavens! in fact—nothing!” he said; “for this is a declaration of—friendship, I hope; and, believe me, your friendship is very precious to me.” She let go his arm, which she had seized, and, in a hoarse and angry voice, said: "I am not your friend!” "What—what are you, then?” His voice was almost calm, but he recoiled a little, his head coming in contact with the baek of the chair. The explosion, so long pent up, now burst forth in earnest, and a flood of words poured forth from the beautiful woman’s lips with inexpressible impetuosity. "What lam I know not! I no longer know if lam myself—if I am dead or alive—if I am good or bad—if I am dreaming or waking. “O, Eugene! what I wish, is that you and I may never leave this room again—that no one may ever enter here—that the day may never rise again—that this night may never finish—that I should wish to feel always—always—in my head, my heart, my entire being—that which I now feel, near you—of you—for you! “I should wish to be stricken with some sudden illness, without hope, in order to

■ be watched and wept for by you—cared i for, as you care Tor that brother and ! sister. “Oh, love me—love me, Eugene, and 1 you shall want for nothing while you live. Fwill pour gold into your lap as freely as you would give water to the thirsty. De you hear me, d rling?" : A strange, mixed feeling soon took possession of him. I He was fearfully fascinated and drawn i toward her; and yet the thought that this woman would buy his love, and pay foi it in dollars and cents, repelled turn. And then, all at once, a sweet, trusting, child-like face arose before him. “I can make no such bargain with you,* he said, in a tone of decision. “My affections have long been engaged elsewhere, and it is no part of my character to prove false where I have sworn to prove true.* The lady started to her feet. “You dare to taunt me with a desire tc wrong my husband? You?” she exclaimed, fiercely. , “I spoke only for myself,” he rejoined in a conciliatory tone. “No matter; you spurn me and the love I have felt for you since the first momenl my eyes beheld your face,” she cried, even more wildly. “I do not spurn you, and I have nc wish to offend you,” was his earnest reply. “But I think it right to tell you that what you propose can never be.” “I care not.” she almost hissed between her beautiful teeth, “you shall rue this night—aye, rue it bitterly, to the last daj of your life." And before he could frame another sentence she was gone, and he was one' more alone in the library. CHAPTER IL AFTER CLOUDS A GLEAM OF SUNSHINE. Eugene Cleveland, left alone in th* library, sat for some time plunged in thought. The whole scene that had so recently passed had been more than a surprise to hup. Never, even for a single moment, had he so much as dreamed of what was really concealed in the apparently cold heart of that strangely beautiful lady. She had gone away angry with him—frightfully angry. What would she do? It was in her power to work him infinite harm. Would she use that power against him? Could he doubt it? But she loved him. Ah! he could not help seeing and believing that—loved him with an intensity that was truly frightful—the very thought of which thrilled him, yet made him shudder. And loving him as she did, would she not relent—would she not even return to him? Thinking thus, Eugene took a book, and as he idly turned the leaves—waited. Foi what? An hour passed; there was another slight sound just without the library door. He felt a sudden palpitation, and a secret wish that it might prove to be Mrs. Elliston. It was his uncle who entered. He advanced with measured stride, looking very important, and touching Eugene, who had quickly arisen from his seat, on the shoulder. „ Then, somewh it impressively, he said: “Well, young man!” “Well, sir.” “What are you doing here now?” “On, I was just looking over this work,” holding up the volume he still retained in his hand. “Reading, eh? Um’ Well, sit down there—sit down, I say." Eugene sank back into his easy chair, while Mr. Elliston threw himself on the sofa, and let one foot rest on the stool his wife had so recently occupied at the young man’s faet. “Well, well,” he repeated, after a long pause. “Well, sir?” said Eugene, not very well knowing what else to say. “What the deuce!” growled the other. •Is that all you can think of? I thought you wanted me to give you, or, at least, to loan you, a hundred dollars.” Eugene started, changed color not a little, and looked up at his uncle wsth breathless interest. “Understand me, young man,” said the great man, very impressively. “I've no idea what you, who under tDe circumstances, are receiving a very liberal salary, can possibly want of a hundred dollars, anu i am not now going to stop to inquire. Moreover, you are not to suppose its my regular habit to loan money to every poor relative who may see fit to make a demand upon my purse. “But,” he added, after a pause, “for some reason that for the life of me I can’t comprehend, my wife has condescended to take an interest in this matter, and if you are not too consummately proud to receive the sum as a gift from her, why, it’s at your disposal, that’s all.” Eugene, who had once more started to his feet, fairly gasped for breath, and was obliged to hold on to the table for support. He made an effort to speak, but for the life of him coud not utter a word. “Forty devils!” exclaimed his uncle, gazing at him with undisguised astonishment. “What in the world is the matter with you? Is there anything so very wonderful in a soft-hearted woman’s taking pity on such a one as and offering the assistance you crave?” “I—l—it’s so very unexpected, you see, sir.” “Hum. So that’s it, eh? Well," offering him a hundred dollar bill. “here’s the money, and I trust you will prove very grateful to Mrs. Elliston for this mark mark of her favor. ” Eugene was torn with contending emotions. He dared not take the bill, for he knew his weakness, and felt that if he did be would be selling himself, body and soul, to the fair temptress. But, on the other hand, if he refused, what then would be the consequences? Terrible, he was sure. Yet, after an effort, he had decided. "I—l cannot take the money, uncle, on such terms," he said. “All I asked of you was that, personally, jun would lend me the sum for a speciued time. Ido not wish—in fact, I cannot, accept it from a woman—as a gift. “I sincerely trust,” he added, quickly, “that you understand my feelings in the matter, and will fully appreciate the motives that prompt me to decline Mrs. Elliston’s proffered assistance.” “What, you beggar!” cried his uncle when he was able to speak. “Too proud to receive a present from my wife? I should think, then, it was about time you no longer accepted her hospitality.” “I was about to wish you good-even-ing and to withdraw,” said Eugene, mildiv. “The sooner you’re out of the house the better,” growled the other. The young man, with not the most agreeable sensations in the world, said “good-night,” and took his departure. It was now so late he did not think it best to repair to young Fielding’s house, and more especially as he had no good news to communicate; so, with a desponding heart, he wandered about the streets for an hour, and then slowly made his way to his own room, where, without undressing, he threw himself upon his bed, not to sleep, but to think. For an hour he lay there, Bcarcelfhnoving, and had it not been forhisWideopen, staring eyes, which were intently fixed upon the ceiling, one might have thought him sleeping; as it was, he more closely resembled the dead. All at once, with a glad exclamation, he sprang out upon the floor, and turning up the gas, which he had left dimly burning, hurried to a trunk in one corner of the room, and, having selected a key from among several on a ring, quickly opened it. After removing two trays, he thrust his hand down into a corner and brought up a leather-covered case, which, upon being opened, disclosed a splendid gold watch, set with jewels, and a solitaire diamond ring. "These will do for his business," he murmured,. softly; "but what is to become of me? No matter, with Ray out of this ticklish scrape, I can afford to wait for my beautiful enemy’s next move," and then, after putting away the cans

and undressing, he sought his couch and was speedily fast a?’eep. The next mornig, some time before eight o’clock, he call d at Fielding’s house; and on his friend’s hastening tc the door.to meet him, placed a hundred dollar bill in his h. nd. "I have succeeded. you see," ho simply said, "and now I vill go and get something to eat." “Stop! stop, Eugene." called Raymond, as his friend was hurrying away; “you must breakfast her ; if you don’t, Meta and I will never for ,dve you. Besides, I want to ask you a q testion. What makes you look so deathly pale?" “No mutter," said Eugene, hastily; then, in another tone: “See here, Ray, I’ll eat with you if you’ll only hurry through your meal and let me alone. What I want, above all things now, is to see you straight with the bank. Do you understand?” “Os course, ot course; but tell me " “Not a word until unch time, then I’ll tell you everything. ’ *X “Well, you hardhearted wretch, if that’s your ultimat im, come along," and he led the way up to the sitting-room, where his sister soo:. joined them. Meta Fielding was a sweet, innocent little thing, of but a trifle more than eighteen years—a girl that any man might be proud to call wife or sister. From the first time her brother had brought Eugene to their home he had interested her greatly, and, truth to say, the young man felt a warm regard for her; in so much, indeed, th t he had fallen into the habit of spending at least half his evenings in the apartments of his friend. Breakfast did not detain them long this morning, and after it was over, they bid the sweSt little housekeeper good-by, and hastened down town. Eugene did not accompany his friend when he went to carry out the mission intrusted..to him by the president the day before; but he knew he had succeeded when he saw his cheerful face as he entered the bank, and went to his desk about half an hour after the president arrived. That morning Raymond Fielding worked with a happy hear:; but, from time to time, as he glanced. toward the assistant book-keeper, he Was troubled to see a settled look of gloom upon his brow. “What can possibly be the matter with him?” he asked of himself for the hundredth time. “Well. I shall find out at one o’clock. He will tell me everything then, so I must have patience and'wait." But he was to know something about it even before that hour. It was a little past twelve, when, on casually looking up, he saw Mr. Elliston, Eugene’s uncle, enter the bank. It was not a “board day,” and he was therefore somewhat surprised to see him there. The great man did not stop in the banking room, but passed through to the President’s private apartment, where a quarter of an hour later, Eugene was requested to present himself. He obeyed the summons at once, but was scarcely abs< nt ten minutes. When he reappeared hi s face was deathly pale, and there was : stern, set expression about his featu es they had never worn before. i Raymond was greatly alarmed, and would have spi mg to his side, but Eugene made a flurried gesture to deter him, and passing -'lose by his desk, he rapidly whispere : “Don’t look up: don’t move. It’s best you shouldn’t a >pear over-friendly with me. I’ve been d ■ charged, and am going at once. Come o Gibbs’ lunch-room at one o’clock. I’l be there, and tell yon all about it. Go i bless you. old fellow!" And he passed o i to his desk. < Briefly he expl aed to the head bookkeeper, giving mno idea, however, of the actual facts; and before one o’clocjj he bad turned over his books, received what was due hii and had left the bank. He went direc 1 y to the lunch-room, where he knew tl e other employes of the bank were bar y likely to come; and having selected t .able in a remote corner, prepared to ait for his friend. Raymond did >t keen Aim long** waiting. the spacious o£. hir<j io the far corner h» s side. “Sit down." sa 1 the discharged bookkeeper; and as he other took his seat, “what will you h re?” “Oh. anything exclaimed Ray, impatiently; “it doesn matter. But, I say, be quick, and tell n all about it." Having given iis order to the waiter, Eugene did tell 1 .m all; in fact, omitting very little indeec When he had 1 aished, Raymond’s face was almost as pa e as his had been when he came from t e President’s room less than an hour bes re. “And all this aas been brought about through my cox ummate carelessness,” muttered Raymo d, regretfully. “No, no, my ear fellow!” exclaimed Eugene, hastily: “you shall not take blame upon yot •self that does not belong to you. I tell you this would have happened some ime anyway; the thing had got to come. It was inevitable." “You are going o be at home to-night?" asked Ray, abrup ly, after a long pause. "Yes." “I’ll call on yt then." “What? Star ; 1 see you before—that is, directly after anking hours?" “No; I shall be engaged then." “Oh, very well; and as I see your time’s np, and as I have a little matter of my own on hand, I*l. leave you for the present;" they parted. FTO BK CONTINUED. 1

A So. iter’s Wish. The popular Captain of Company G, Twelfth Vermont Regiment, was strolling in the woods just outside of camp one day during the war, says the Salem Witch, when he came upon a member of hi .•©mpany sitting on the stump of a tree and looking as though he had fought his last fight. “What’s thjf natter, Bill?” said the Captain. - “Oh. nothing, ’ was the reply; “Fm all right.” “You look as though you had a bit of home-sickness ” “No, sir,” said Bill, with some resentment, “norhing of the sort.” “ Well, what are you thinking about ?” asked the questioner. “I was thinkiag,” said the Vermonter, “that I wis Lied I was in my father’s barn!” “In your father’s barn? What on earth would you do if you were in your father’s barn ?’’ The poor fellow uttered a long-drawn sigh and said: > “I’d go into the house mighty quick!” Gen s es Thought. A wide-spri ading, hopeful dispomtion is your onlv true umbrella in this vale of tears.—T. B. Aldrich. We go and fancy that everybody is thinking of us. But he is not; he is like us—h 6is thinking of himself.— Charles Read -. Luck is ever waiting for something to turn up. Labor, with keen eyes and strong will, will turn up something.— Cobden. Habit has its. peculiar value. It is a little stream. which flows but which freshe s everything along its course. — Mmt. Swetchine. The Sabbar h-day is the savingsbank of hun anity.— Frederic Saunders. Blessed is that man who knows his own distaff/ai d has found his own spindle.— J. C, Holland. The man who is most slow in promising is most sure to keep his word.— French proverb. Why is it that a brake that breakfl is ljkely to oaus much damage!

Business Directory. THE DECATUR RATIONAL BANK. CMpital. 860,000. Surplus, 87JXB. Organised August 16, 188*. Officers—T. T. Dorwin. President: P.W .Braith. ; R. 8. Peterson. Cashier; T. T. Dorwin. P. W. Smith, Henry Derkes, J. H.Holbrook. B J. Terveer, J. D. Hale and R. 8. Peterson. Directors. We are prepared to make Loans on good security, receive Deposits, furnish Domestic and Foreign Exchange, buy and sell Government and Municipal Bonds, and furnish Letters of Credit available in any of the principal cities of Europe. Also Passage Tickets to and from the Old World, including transportation to Decatur. Adams County Bank Capital, 176.0 M. Surplus, 175,009. Organised in 1871. Officers—D. Btudabeker. President: Jesse Niblick. Vice-President; W. H. Niblick, Cash lor Do a general hanking business. Collecttons made in all parts of the country.' County, City and Township Orders bought. Foreign ana Domestic Exchange bought and sold. Interest paid on time deposits. LTRANCE A MERRYMAN. J. T. francs. A- J. T. unmniiw ■A.ttoraoysi *t Xiaw, DECATUB. INDIANA. _ Office Nos. 1. 2 and 3. over the Adams County Rank. Collections a specialty. J£UESSK HOUSE, L J. MIESSE, Proprlstse. Decatur, Ind. Ixwatfon Central—Opposite Court Houasi Ths •••fling hotel in the dty. A.«. lOLLOWAT. ’ Office over Burns' harness store, residence at Mr. Elias Tyrriirs. southwest corner Third and Monroe streets. All calls promply attended to in city or country night or day. JQ. NKPTUNE, • DENTIST. Now located over Hullhouse’s shoe store, and Is prepared to do all work pertaining to the dental profession. Gold filling a specialty. By the ase of Mayo’* Vapor he is enabled to extract teeth without pain. All work warranted. Fltyalcinxidb CBuxrsooxx ■enroe. . - . Indiana All calls promptly attended to day or night. Jffice at residence. WILLIAM H. MYERS, Fliy niclan dbSurgeoxi Specialty The Treat-ment of Wemea. Office at residence. 157 West Wayne street. Ft. Wayne. Indiana, from 10 to 12 a. tn. and 3 to 5 p. m. Telephone 89. 5m3 •-Qtt/Prof. L. H. Zeigler, Veterinary Surgeon. Modus Operand!. Or gg-V chotomy, Overotomy. Castrating JSg Ridgling Horsesand Spaying Catie and Dehorning, and treating their diseases. Office near Romberg’s livery Stable, Decatur. Indiana. 2E3 neBnUHT. Veterinary Surgeon, XbKoxkX-’oe, Ind. Successfully treats all diseases of Horses and Cattle. Will respond to calls at any time. Prices reasonable. James R, Bobo, - ■A-ttorxxey At Xjaxkf Decatur, • • DuHaaMk Raul G. Hooper, At Law Deeatwr, - • Zndlaru*.

MRS. M.L. HOLLOWAY, M.D. Having again located in Decatur, one door north of the M. E. Church, will engage in. the practice of Medicine, giving especial attention to Nervous Diseases peculiar to Women, and Children. Will attend cases in the country when conveyance is furnished. Office hours •to U a. m. and 2 to 4:30 p. m., except Tn uraday and Saturday afternoons. 36 MONEY TO LOAN . On Fann Property on Long Time. □Wo Conxxxxinnloxx. Low Bate of Interest In any amounts can be made at any t Ue and stop interest. Call on, or addrees. A. A. GJSI7BB, sr J. T.MANN, Offica: Odd Fellows* Building, Decatur. UMW and LOUISVILLI I Wi. Filer Kiilniii, jBVgW The-SHORT LINE Between NQRTH and SOUTH ' Solid Trains To And Front C 1 wclw wA T - ■m - r fl Through Coaches Between INDIANAPOLIS [SId * FORT WAYNE ■fife VuTJuL Sure Connections 4\ In Union Depots. HhfvW. Kits BVvi ‘ sUh ,\V Unexcelled Service i Wu vll ’ VRvC\\r t For Rates and oth1 \¥.\\ \\ V W Xter information call \»\\ \\ j»\ on nearest agent or ■ WW \v\'' Gen*l Puss. A Ticket » Agt„ FL Wayne, Ind. GBO. W. BRADBURY. General Manager. B. a SUTTON, Snp’L Whitt water B. B. TIME CARD.—SOUTH. May 18, 1800, Standard Timo Fort Wayne... .lv •sOO am 110 25 am •640 pn Bluffton.. ar SSB 11 21 741 Montpelier 7 30 11 57 8 14 Hartford 748 12 10 pm 833 Muncie 8 30 12 50 8 15 Indianapolis. 10 30 3 50 U 20 Cincinnati 5 80 Louisville 7 Oo ‘ • Daily NORTH. f Ex. Sunday.", L0ui5vi11e.........♦ 7 30 Cincinnati 7 69 Indianapolis..... 17 00am 1115 3 ispn Mnncie•« 05 115 pm 510 Hartford S 45 1 57 5 50 Montpelier 10 05 2 15 8 08 Bluffton 10 36 2 48 8 38 Fort Wayne...... it 35 3 45 740 OMB FABB FOB BOUND TBIP SUNDATS

Notice to Teachers! Notice is hereby given that there will be a public examination of teachers at the office of the county superintendent. In Decatur. Indiana. on the last Saturday of each month. Applcantsfor license must present “the proper trustee s certifficate or other evidence of good moral character.” and to be successful must P* 88 lamination in orthography, reading. writing, arithmetic, gt-jgraphy. English grammar, physiology, history of the United States, science of education, and present on the day of examination, a review or contposition upon one ot the following named books: The Scarlet Letter. The Sketch Book, Knickerbocker s New York. The Happy Boy (by Biornson>. F o ®™* of Longfellow, iroems of Bryant, Poems of WhitUen Poems of Lowell. thorne s Marble Faun.’ and Carlyle’s ‘Heroes Holmes’ ‘Autocrat ofthe BreakfastTabJe. McMaster's ‘Life of Frank3?*’ **•*«’• ‘Put Yourself in His Place. Said oompcaitlon shall contain not less shan «00 nor mors than 1.000 words, shall be in the applicant a o»r handwriting, and shall be accompanied with • declaration that it is the applicant’s original work. Reviews will ba graded on penantnship. orthography and composition. Examinations will begin promptly at 8:30 a. m. No license will be granted to a»nlicanta under seventeen rears of are aft* August IMO. J. F. SNOW. Qutaßt. FORMEN ONLY! MEDICAL BUFFALO. tL Y. John F. Lachot Box-xae, Xxxd.., Keeps a full Una of ■ . ■ , . : . ’’ v Pure Drugs Chemicals. Patent Medicines, Paints, Brushes, Oils, Toilet and Fancy Articles. Also a complete stock of Choice Family Groceries, • y / S All of which will be sold at lowest living prices. Physicians’ Prescriptions carefully eom- . popnded. Give him a call. SPECIAL NOTICE. I desire to say to the people of Adams County that if you want an abstract to your land, Mortgage or deed execu ued you can get the aame done with neatness and dispatch bv calling c* A. McW. BOLLMAN, Recordar.

C. ». DOBWIN. A. A. NICHOLS. J. bOBT. CHRISTXK. DECATUR STONE AND LIME CO., Proprietors of the s DOLOMIC LIMESTONE QUARRIES & — ; —And Manufacturers of > Door and Window Sills and Gaps, Range Wort, Monument Bases, Curbing. Wall Stone and Snoxxr -i T>ixne, and dealers in Plaster Paris, Plastering Hair, Portland and Louisville Cement. Wt guarantee the quality of our Lime equal to any made. Call on us and we will convince S>u that you can save money by dealing with us. Quarry and warehouse, north of Second St. ty office, Dorwin’s Photograph Gallery. 6m6

MONEY TALKS. i article of goods at Porlefs uss snog And Second-Hand Store Tell their own stary. Having removed to the Kover Hall Building, a few steps east of Second Street, I cordially invite all my friends to call and see me when in need of anything in the line of new and second-hand * Harness, Stoves, Tinware, Household Goods and a thousand and one articles that are sold • - ’ ■> ■ , .;■ ■. ■ ■; C « ■ CHEAPER THAN /. DIET! Don’t be humbugged into buying high priced goods without first seeing my immense stock and learning the inducements I have to offer. MW”Hunt me up and save your | | $ ■ S. Porter. Madison Street, West of Stone’s Hardware Store. •*ewKOOMFEYMIOIf BBtIRBSSBue—- — \ — >75,000 Worth of Superbly Made clothing:Due to our large facilities for Manufacturing, enables us to offer the Largest, the ‘ Richest and most Varied Assortment of Bpriae mA gummeF At prices that defy competition. Every Mill of worth at home and abroad is repx- resented in our stock of Working Suits, from 13.00 upwards. Business Suits, from 17.00 upwards. Dress Suits, from SIO.OO upwards Our Children’s and Furnishing Goods Department fa full of new, bright Novelties and admired by all. PIXLBY *’OOMPAXY, 16 and it East Berry Street, Fart

Chicago Md Atlantia R’y. f W>th its PuUmun-bnitt equipment, substantially eonstrncted roadway, and low rates et thro insure a safe, speedy, and eeonomical jouxMy to all pointe t EAST OR WEST. Write to your nearest railway agent te toe attractive low rates via this line. TIME-CARD IN KFFBCT JULY *B, 18SB. GOING wttqf. 5 ? i* ”?- h Btatiana- Ex Pacific d&’o Way Thro* lEx. 1 Ex. IFreCt Frail. J PM. A.M. Boston...lv 3 09 8 30 Naw York 8 30 8 uO AM. FM. Marton 100 11 » 13 as 300 Kenton.. .8M UlO 1* 419 Jagger 117 iS 03 Lima »4S lOj fl ]g 145 BpencerTe. 10 14 • 30 Enterprise. 10 45 3 0 720 • Decatur... 11 30 S M 330 flu Kingsland . 11 48 9 00 FM. , Huntintn... 12 35 535 4AS 10 09 . , Bolivar 1 U Newton.... lIS 4M 4M Akron 1 4fl Rochester.. 3 Ofl 446 538 No. 15 am. N. Judson.. 315 550 ....... Koute 3 47 6 22 Cr. Point.. 4 35 7 15 -t Hammond. 510 725 806 800 Englewood. 5 44 7 55 8 90 8 35 Archer Ave. 605 8 15 850 900 Chicago, .ar 515 825 909 910 |....... GOTNB EABT. 8 10 12 16 F 2 Stations— Accoaa Atlane Mail Way Thro* Hunt Ex. Ex. PreFt, Frei’S. ° AM. AM. PM PM. Chicago..lv 10 15 750 790 535 Archer Ave. 10 is 800 730 545 Englewood. 10 45 820 750 605 Hammond- Hls 850 820 440 ....... Cr. Point 923 850 715 .>■ Koute 10 05 7 58 N. Judson. 10 37 |*9 57 835 ....... PM. Rochester. . 195 11 44 U 09. ?PM. Akron 19 05 11 nt ’. Newton.... 90S 12.30 11 49 Bolivar 12 35 ....... No. 18 AM AM. Huntintn ..940 195 12 25 525 ....... Kingsland.. 9 05 15 IN Decatur.... 830 930 119 659 Enterprise. 303 tl 50 7 49. ....... Spencer’lle. 356 214 821 Lima 442 401 236 855 Jagger 4 30 f 9 <0 Kenton.... 525 455 325 10 28 Marion ..ar 505 555 410 11 55 PM AM New York.. 5 00 700 Boston 10 00 12 40 ....... tTrains stop only cn signal. Trains 8. 12, 16, 3,3, 15, laily. Trains 17 and 18 dalF. sxcept Sunday. Where no time is show- trains do not stop. Ask for your tickets via The Chicago A Atlantic Railway, and your journey will ba one ot comfort and pleasure. F. C. DONALD, Gen’l Paaa. Art. G. IL BEACH, Gen’l Manager Chicago.