Decatur Democrat, Volume 36, Number 9, Decatur, Adams County, 20 May 1892 — Page 5

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®he democrat in , ■ " ■ wr .—r==: Bate* of Subscription. Ona Tear, In advancell » Six Months’...y TO Four Month! 60 All *ub*oripUoM not paid during the year *lll bo charged at the rate of *2.00. .i,L, , ■■■— . =— ■— ■ ' — Office in Democrat Building, east side of Second Street—ground floor. booth Bend Letter. Editor Democrat:—At the nque*tof many friends I shall endeavor to give a few points of interest, such as I have gathered since my short stay at this place. South Bend is a thriving city of nearly 35,000 inhabitants, situated on the great south bend ot the St. Joseph ri&r, hence its name. By railway it is 85 miles from Chicago. Two main railway line! pass through it, viz: Grand Trunk and Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, while branches oi the Vandalia line and Michigan Central make connection*. As a city situated with beautiful surroundings I must say this is the finest I have yet “struck.” Its situation in a reg'on formed mostly during that portion of the world’s history known as the Glacial period. The drift is mostly a composition of sandHeavy rains do not produce such a surplus quantity of mud as in other places. In a few hours after heavy rains the water passe* away and leave* no mud. Consequently farmers do not need to wait till the “roads get dry,” nor is the question of pikes agitated. Ktal estate is rated quite high, varying from $3 a front foot on the outskirts to whatever a person’s purse will handy permit as one near the center portion of the city. Several of the important street* are either blocked or paved, while quite an amount of this work will be done during the approaching season. There are many fine buildings of al| kind*. Many of the finest churches and .residence* are built of ‘ nigger-heads” The residence of Hon. Clem Studebaker costing over a quarter million dollar* is composed of these stones and is quite an imposing structure, also, the residence of J4me* Oliver, proprietor of the Oliver chilled plow Work*. The Presbyterian And M. E. churches are also built of this <dsgs of stone, likewise many other struc tore*. No lime stone is found and bricks are white Instead of red. Manufacturing establishments of nearly every description* are located here. The Studebaker Bros, wagon works are the largest in the world. The company employ* tfigo men, and the amount of wagon* spring vehicles and sprinkler* turned out in a day is surprising—4o,ooo a year. This establishment cover* an area of 80 acre* And mostly under roof. President Harrison’s carriage* of state were made here. This fi. m has targe repositories at Chicago, Omaha, St- Louis, Salt Lake City and San FrandWO- One unaccustomed to see such large faf-tocies, which » re the hl ’ es of industry, would be fprprising, yet with such a force of men all HU harmony. A few days ago they discovered a shortage in the Sall Lake City branch. An investment showed that $7,000 were misapprcpriated by the head book-keeper. The Coquillard and Knoblock & Miller works are' carried on a much anriler scale. Another extensive plant is that of the Oliver Chilled and Steele Plow Works, controlled and owned by Messrs. James .and J. D. Oliver. Thus# plow work, employ over 1,000 men and ar* th# larges ,ot their kind in the world. This plant cover* an area of 37 acre* and is capable of turning ou t 600 finished plows In a single day. The principle portion of employes here are Polish and one who cannot understand their language would be completely bewildered, The South Bend Plow Company and Economist Plow Work* are also located here. Among other factories may be named such as Singer Sewing Machine Company, South Bwui Tile works, Wrinkler Bros. M’f’g Co., N. P. Bows her & Co' Birdsell Clover Huller and Wagon Works, and many more. , The fairer portion of the human rat* U not exempt from employment. The South Bend Shirt Factory gives employment to- nearly 1,000 girls and the constant motion of sewing machines run by steam creates quite a Stir. South Bend is supplied with good water from flowing wells (16 in number) and i* conveyed to all parts of the city by wate- line* connected with a tower 235 feet high which can be seen almost every where. The system of witter works is one of the finest found anywhere. Nearly the entire city is undermind by a aarviceable drainage system. The South Bend & Mkhwauka Electric Street Car Company is tfae principle one in operation, connecting the different por tion* of the city, al*o, the city of Mishwauka, four miles east This line follow* the river to the latter named place and the route is quite .picturesque. There are several fine park* and driver -ways. and every Sunday hundreds pass *way the time and relieve their mind* oi the <»il encountered during the week. The school system is carried on tuily andteuc i interest is taken to conduct it through the proper channel, The ■ . I

school* (including high school) compose the net work of educational principle*, expounded by 68 i istructors to nearly 8,000 pupils. Now with reference to the present growth of thisclty it still continues. Everywhere structures of every description are nearing completion and the transferee of real estate are large Its location in a region of beauty and bountiful resources, and situated on direct commercial lines of transfer and communication make this a desirable point to live. Hoping this will satisfy the average Hoosier ii\ Adams county who no doubt is perplex as what to do with the mud, while here we come and go where an impulse causes an action In that line. Wishing all a prosperous year and success to the Democrat, which by the way, has found a passage to this point. Your* truly, W. E. Fulr. Rulings. I. Postmasters should, so far as as possible, advise the patron* of their offices, that dealers in “Green Goods” are swindlers ot the worst type. While they claim to deal in countered money they do nothing of the kind. When a person is found who is willing to negotiate with them for a supply of counterfeit money they sell him what purports to be a package of that article, but when the purchaser opens his package, he finds to his chagrin, that he finds nothing bearing any resemblance of money, either spurious or genuine. The contents of his package consist* ot saw dust, old newspapers or something of a like worthless nature. 3. The order of January 19,1891 forbidding postmasters to furnish lists of the person* receiving mail from their postoffices, is intended to be observed under all circumstances. When a request for such information is received, accompanied by a postage stamp or stamped envelope for prepaying of return postage, the postmaster should return such stamp or stamped envelope to the writer, under cover of a penalty envelope, at the same time politely advising him that he is forbidden by the regulations of the Department to furnish the' information desired. 3. In affixing postage stamps to letters designed for transmission in the mails, they should be placed upon the address side of the envelope, in the upper righthand corner. Their is no law or regulation that forbids their being placed upon the reverse side of the envelope, but letter* with stamp* so affixed are mor* liable to delay in transmission than if the stamps were affixed to the address side. 4. A postmaster should, in a spirit of accommodation, deliver letters from lockboxes to the owners thereof when such ovftiers have forgotten to bring their keys. He is not justifiable, however, in delivering mail from a lock-box to any person other than the owner unless he be presented with a written order therefor. If the owner of a lock box desire* some one else to take the mail from the box, he should be provided with a key thereto. 5. Officer* in charge of the Canteen* at military posts are entitled to use the penalty envelope in conducting their official correspondence. They are, not authorized, however, to send penalty envelopes or labels to merchants for the purpose of having merchandise purchased for the Canteen transmitted free of charge. The depositing of a letter, re-addressed for forwarding, in any letter bog #st»b lished by the Postoffice Department within the delivery ot the postoffice of original address, is equivalent to its being deposited at such postoffice. It is, therefore, entitled to be forwarded without additional postage, provided at least one full rate ha* already been prepaid theron. 7. Under tfee provisions of the statute, the minor coins, such »s Btekpls, pennies and three-cint pieces, »re legal tender in sums not exceeding twenty-five cents, Postmasters should not, therefore, accept gny amount of the same in excess of twen-tv-fivp at any one time in payment of postage stdfep*, The sending of obscene commttnlc» t,on » through the mail*, whether in sealed or unsealed envelopes, is punishable by a fine of not more than five thousand do| lars, or imprisonment at hard labor for not inure than five years, or both, at the discretion of the court. After a letter has been returned to the sender frflb) the office of address as not deliverable, in upaopdapce with the card requesf of the sender, it h e remailed to 4 new address except op the payment of ngw pstggg. f p When * letter i» sresegted 4 » Ploffice for mailing after the mail pwish h#» been closed, the same m»y bs W* W»t side the mail pouch, by the hand* of the mail carried, for matting at the next office «* hj* route, provided the stamp thereon ha* nqt canceled. . } 11. A postmaster bte fK) right to open a tetter deposited in his office t #ny address thereon for the purpose of asejjr taining tfae Of the writer. It should be sent to the Dead Mfo-er OfficeI*. When a person reque»te » Wffit master to forward his letter* to another office, and to faofo *t*mr glasses of ma|l, matter addressed to faim #nt|| tfea |»n\e shall tea exited for, the request afatf ft complied with. 13. When the postmuter |* y*lted upon to expyess his opinion concerning ote financial standing of a patron of fate office, Jje sho .Id decline to do *®. «‘P«Cl*lly in ' ’ .. -r-

ment as a violation of the statute for banks to notify persoqs by postal card that they hold draft* against them. ij. Every postoffice of the third and fourth classes must, under the provisions of section 484, Postal Laws and Reg ulations, be provid d with a box for the posting of letter*. 16 Poitmsster* are not required to receipe for any letter* deposited for mailing, except such ** are offered for registration. 17. Postmaster* are forbidden to deliver pension check* to merchants, either upon the written or verbal order of the pensioner. 18. Type-written letters, sealed or unsealed, when sent in the malls, are subject to the letter rate of postage. 19. The addresser of a letter ha* the right to charge any instructions he may have given concerning it* delivery. ■' '■ — Harmers’ Institutes. The good that comes from these gathering* of farmers can scarcely be estimated. Many of the state* that are taking the lead in Institute work have a larger state appropriation than our*. 1 think it would be wise for our next legislature to double the sum now appropriated. The money could not be better spent than in the employ ment of talent to discuss specill topics. The program should be selected so as to take up all the general questions pertaining to forming and stock raising, and all could take an active part. Many questions could be brought out and discussed by the use of a qurry box. Every one could bring out those subjects in which they are most interested and the discussion will be lively and to the point. Every community is benefited by these meeting. First—lt is to further the interes’, primarily, ot the farmers; and, secondly, incidentaly further all industries and material interests in the county; to pave the way for better methods an i higher results; improve; produce more at less cost; more bushels and les* acres. Land i* too valuable to farm in the old way We must aim higher. Let every farmer try to dp better each year. .We, as farmers, can do better and many only need urging to obtain better results. The fact that the state has done something toward assisting ha* encouraged the farmer to organize tor the purpose of conducting the annual, as well as the other institutes. I want to remove the mistaken impression that these institutes are held in the interest of any party; they are not held in the interest of any sect or class, but solely in the interest of farmers of the county; they are not for any political purpose nor have any connection with any. The institute work in the future should be arranged that it be done in the mos t efficient manner, through the joint efforts of all classes of producers, then the good work will go on. Let every one lend a helping hand to encourage the work of Farmer’s Institutes. This work of agri cultural education is new with many and its practical betfsfits are not properly understood, hence the necessity of former’s meetings, every branch of agriculture ought to be represented and discussed. To the vice-presidents of the several townships, you are the representatives of the farmer* in your respective township. You are earnestly requested to workup an interest among the farmers. We also appeal to you all. All classes should be interested, for when the farmers are prosperous all other* are in like measure prosperous. In unity there is strength. G. H. Martz. The Same Old Dragon. The Democrat is in receipt of a new publication from the pres* of D. A. Reynolds & Co., Lansing, Mich., that Is sure to create intense interest in the approaching campaign. It is entitled: Political Intrigue or The Great Columbian Dragon, and is realy a compilation of the *ct* of treachery, perfidy, trickery, jobbery, bribery, robbery, malfeasance, and maladministration that has characterized the Republican party for the past thirty years. The chapter on “Strangling a Nation’* lays bare one of the most gigan tic plots of robbery eyer conceived by depraved manhood, while the chain of con spiracies through which it was carried to success is beyond a parallel in history. Our Tribute to Cae.ar” shows the inside history of a “protective tariff” and the intrigue underlying the McKinley outrage, while a cutting tribute is paid to the grp at Republican “The Trpjl qf tfie deals with the blackened character of pqbljg officers enumerating with full data several hundred acts of intrigue and crime taken from the pages of current* history and forming pne of the most valuable teatures of the W0 r k- onp G»n fefid thij |;t.|e volume wlffioyt ejcifing the spirit if patriotism and resentment of fhp calumny heaped upon Liberty by a studied system of traud, deception and traiterous favoritism. It is just the book every bver of liberty should read and carry in his pocket that he may be ready to confront the hired lackeys ot tfc&r pointed leaders. yhe book is embellished w ith the cut of a hpge "ifh Seyfn heads, strongly sugjesfiye of she gtgh trpjtqrs jn quy national djshunpr, whi|p beneath its fpet is gppn the prorate form* of preatiye jndysfry aRd tfie firabfilgd fglfjs of our dishonored flagman object Ipsson tg every laboring m*n who love* wife and family better than party supremacy. Every Democrat should own a copy. 15 cents or $t a doxen. . IAMB • —- A HIHISR Fnpnfltf A friend in need is a irjend indeed, apfi Jets than one million peqple hqve foufld ju|t tgefa frfeny Dr. Ring's Rew Dbcqyery fop cor.yqmptjon, coughs *nd folds. Jf yqu haye npyer thi* great fjopgh mMWnfi ‘rfoi wdi fopyinp* you thst if h»s cpr*t(yp power* In »1| d'teue* of throat, phest and lung*., ffiaefa botf|e la guaranteed so do al) that' i* claimed er moray refunded. Trial bottle tree at Pierce's drug store. Large bottles roc. and |t.

Epworth League. Last Sunday being the anniversary of the Epworth League, the junior* and senior* celebrated the day with appropriate exercises. The service* in the morning werd conducted by the junior* and in the evening by tne senior*. The morning exercise* cor ai.ted of recitations, and reports from the vice presidents, secretary and treasurer. The report on finance for the fiscal year show balance in treasury $46 10. The president gave the opening address in the evening in which he spoke briefly of the formation of the league which was o ganized at Cleveland, Ohio, May 15th, 1889, having for its object, the promotion of intelligence and loyal piety in the minds of the young and all who are brought under its influence. The growth of the so ciety having been i ery rapid, there being over eight thousand chapters, with a membership of one'-haif million. The remainder of the program consisted mainly of recitations and song* which were well rendered. State Prison North. We give below Warden French’* quarterly report ot the Indiana State Prison, north, for the quarter ending April 30. IS9*: COXVICTB. Number tn prison February 1, 189*HOT •• received during the Quarter lOT , “ whose term expired W “ pardoned ami paroled.... 11 furloughed 1 •• remanded for new trial 2 “ of deaths 41< . 5 “ in prison April 31,1892803 Ave. number In prison, during quarter.... 813 finance. Earnings for Februaryi 9825 00 •• “ March 10269 66 “ April 10366 42 Total earnings for the Quarter*3o2s9 97 Expenses for February*77oo 10 “ “ March 8066 69 *• “ April 8315 78 Total expense* for the Quarter*24oß3 67 Net earnings for quarter over expenses,*Bl77 40 Letter List. List oi unclaimed letters remaining in the postoffice at Decatur, Ind., for the week ending May 14, 1893: Miss A. E. Smith, Isaac Rash, Joseph Lanaers, John R. King. Persons calling for the above will please say advertised. B. W. Quinn, P. M. Every Lady in Decatur is requested to call on their druggist and try a bottle of Dr. Marshall’s Lung Syrup, the great guaranteed remedy tor coughs, colds and all lung and throat trouble. It is as sweet and pleasant to take as chewing gum or candy, and the price is only 25 cents. 11 is selling entirely upon it own meritsand is guaranteed to cure or money refunded by your druggist Bucklen’s Arnica halve. — The best salve in the world tor cuts bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 35 cents per box. For sale by A. R. Pierce. Still Ahead. Wilder & Co., at the Central Meat Market, have greatly reduced their ex penses and are now selling meat cheaper than ever for cash. Plenty of veal always on hand. Give hem a trial. ° 47tf Notice to Old Soldiers. We are prepared to prosecute all kinds of pension claims. No fees unless successful. A great many persons are not now drawing pensicns who are entitled to the same. Thousands are justly entitled to ncrease. Call on or write us. 34tf Hooper & Beatty, Money to Loan. Lowest rates of interest, no delay Loans made on tarm or town property. Partial payments made on interest pay day. Persuns desiring loans should ge our terms. 43tf Hooper & Beatty. Bosse’s Mountain Balve. The best salve In the world for bun.s, piles, boils, fresh wounds, old sores, frozen feet, sore eyes. etc. Guaranteed to be superior to any other for burns and scalds It has no equal for piles in all stages. Sold bv al’ druggists. * IMIUTCn SALESMEN. Local and TravelVlAn I LU. inv- To represent our wellknown bouse. You need no capital to represent a flrm that warrants nursery stock firstNurse.rvmeu, Florists and Seedsmen. St, Paul, Minn. 1-9 (This house is responslbl&Y Notice. Ttl WHOM IT MAY eOMCSRNi The flrm oi Culohen, Pio A Winters is by mutual consent dissolved, John F, Colchen, ’ • Frank Pio, William Wintert. May flth, ’.892, John Tonnellier having purchased the tools of the late llrni <>( Colchen, Pio & Winters. J. F. Colchen will be ready to do any moving of houses, etc., that anyone may need. 8-3 BUTTS WANTED ! Thp Briant & Berne Manufacturing Company wilt pay the highest cash price for the following class of timber delivered gt their facto les at Briapt and Berne; Gray ash heading butts Black ash “ Svcamore “ “ Maple Linn “ " Cottonwood “ " HAgkberry “ Kim " « Red Qak Sfoye »d|t* ’! t Elm " I! ? Also elm, sycamore, cottenwood, red oak and maple logs from BJj to feet. tne 4bove |iipbjr must bp free from knots gqd other imperfections, Call at the factories for foil particulars. Briant Berne MTg Co. WANTED!—-Old scrap Irpn for which we will p*y the highest cash price. 361 f v. Eagle M’f’g Co.

CHEATING Ahorse Blankets Nearly every pattern of Horse Blanket 13 imitated in color and style. Inmost cases the imitation looks just as good as the genuine, but it hasn't the warp threads, and so lacks strength,and while it sells for only a little less than the genuine it isn’t worth one-half as much. The fact that % Horse Blankets are copied is strong evidence that they are THE STANDARD, and every buyer should see that the trade mark is sewed on the inside of the Blanket. f w Five Milo n/A HORSE BLANKETS ARE THE STRONGEST. 100 5.A STYLES at prices to suit everybody. If you can’t get them from your dealer, write us. Ask sos the 3/a Book. You can get it without charge. WM. AYRES & SONS, Philadelphia. 0* THE ®Vertical Slide-back Suspenders® N. B.—ls. from any caose, the Vertical Slide Rhould Break or become Damaged, a new pair of Suspenders will be given, of Charge, upon return of the broken pair to the Furnisher from whom purchased. Isaac Rosenthal, The Mcdcrn Clothier sole agent. NEW BT BHT, Madison St., Opposite Court House. Schneider & Nichols, Fresh, Smoked and Salt Meats of all kinds. Bologna and Sausages Great Offer DEMOCRAT —-A.JXTI3 — The Indiana State Sentinel, A Mammoth Twelve-Page Paper Full of Choice Beading, Will be mailed to any adfor one year for s2.oq, The price of the two papers taken separately is #3-50. This is the most tempting newspaper offer ever made to the people of Adams and adjoining counties. Send cash with order to any of our agents.

—— * 'h You Should Know FACT. - That |a & Co. of Chicago Make ASOAp "Which Has h(o Ogival. I X Stan Quality l fe-- J'S mENTION; LADIES’ Owing to the lateness of Spring’, and as we have purchased a very large line, we are bound to unload. Rich Bargains. Fancy Crepon patterns $9.50, Bedford Cords in plain and brocades 15c to $1.25 a yd. Black Brocaded Sateens in beatiful styles at 30c a yd. Fancy Brocaded Patterns, all shades, $9.00. CARPETS AND DRAPERIES! ~ ■ c> ■ We can show you this spring the finest assortment of Carpets, Chenelle Draperies, Silk Draperies, Lace Curtains and Window Shades in all THE LATEST PATTERNS. Do not buy,until you have looked through our im mense line, as we guarantee to save you money. Goods delivered in all parts of the city. JESSE NIBLICK &S ON. MONET TO LOAN ON LONG TIME At a Low Rate of Interest, With Privilege of paying part or all at any time. If you are going to make a Loan come and see me and save money. SHERMAN MOTT, Real Estate, Loan and Collection Agent. Office with DeVoss & Peterson, Attorneys at Law, Decatur, Ind. r’a.rxxx and Town Propertv fbx*S&lo HA CAD QJI J.S. Coverdale. M.D. P, B. Thomas, M. D.' VIIUU lUll 04 UIUI DOCTORS To introduce our seeds we make the I a P **"*« -- - following offer for a Limited Time. COVefClale & ihOHiaS regular prick. Oflice over Pierce's Drux store, Decatur, Indi. t package Golden wax beans 15 1 u h™*<•■■ ■■•• 10 ~ H. F. COSTELLO, 1 “ Dwrrf p,-as. 20 1 “ Pole 15 X*lxyn*iolesxx4 Surgeon, -'w t •' Long Dark Blood beets .... 15 Oflice over Terveer's hardware store. KeaiI “ Early blood beets ic dence west side ot Fourth street, three door* . <1 QIVP..I rnm north ot Monroe street All calls prompt!, i owcec torn 10 attended to in city or country, day or night We will send you the above tor only 34 CENTS v postage pa : d) Alsosocen's JdCOD Ca Millet’S worth ot flower seeds, finest varieties, in- ■ iiiv—rqr-w .1 rFFD OT* ni eluding pansies, &c., for only 20 CENTS. LlVtlltl 3Hu ittU ulnuLL Do not send stamps. A postal note is preferable for small amounts. MONROE STREET, NEXT TO BRIDGE. OBERLIN SEED CO., When you want a rig or your horses fad .. p,. . First class service and yoo-l accomodation* 6— 2 xJOCrlillp (JhlOo Give us a call. W. ft -At Magley, keeps a large stock of Dry -<lftftl|.ftftft Goods, Notions, Groceries, Boots, Show and in fact everything kept in a general I H ll ft ftgg store. Buys all kinds ot Country Produca BjPUJJ U U Uli df which the highest market price is paid. HOFFMAN & GOTTSCHALK Keep a full line of. Drugs, Patent Medicines, Paints, Oils, Groceries, Lamps, Tobaccos, Cigars, and a general stock of Merchandise. Prescriptions carefully compounded. LINN GROVE, IND, T HE.-.DE M ©C RAT >. ■ yon FINE .■. JOB ■ PRINTING!