Decatur Democrat, Volume 36, Number 51, Decatur, Adams County, 10 March 1893 — Page 2

GBOTER TAKES HIS SBAf Imposing Ceremonies in the Capital City. ’MID SLEET AND SNOW THE NEW ADMINISTRATION IS USHERED IN. Cleveland and Stevennon Placed at the Head of the Nation Amid Great Democratic Enthusiasm—Nearly Half a Million Visitor* in Washington—Chief Justice Fuller Administers the Oath—Military ■ Demonstration — The Inaugural Ball — Gen. Harrison’s Welcome Home. Democracy’s Great Day.

ROVER CLEVELAND has for the second time been inaugurated President of the United States, and the ceremonies attending his re-ac-cession to the office ■j were noted for more f than usual pomp and splendor. These in- I ” auguration affairs

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are pretty big things, and this second inauguration ot Mr. Cleveland was a little the biggest thing of the sort ever seen in this country, and that means, -of course, the biggest affair of the kind ever seen anywhere, for no other country than ours, and no other city than Washington, can boast among its attractions a quadrennial coronation by an outpouring of the' masses and an -outcropping of intense partisan Joy. Most countries have to be satisfied -with coronations at rare intervals or assumed by proclamation, Bans ceremonie, and the United States is the only country in the world that can be depended on for regular inaugurations every four years, conducted with a pomp and eclat befitting party triumphs. While every inauguration nas been conducted with appropriate display, naturally great enthusiasm is called out when the victorious party has been out of power during the closing administration. It required months for the people of Washington to prepare for the event, even accustomed as they are to arrange such ceremonies. For more than half a day the city looked like a vast military camp, the almost interminable marching of regulars and the well-equipped military forces of the States being broken in upon ■only by the visiting Governors in their civilian costumes, riding past in the order that their States were admitted into, the Union, and accompanied by their brilliantly uniformed staffs. Then, wita an intervening interlude of Grand Army and Union veterans, came the civic half of the parade, fully as numerous and as interesting as the military 1 display. ■ ■ , * The weather was bad. Friday there w»s a its center was gravitating towafdthe Potomac Valley. Curing the night It broke, and when Washington and his family awoke Saturday morning there was two Inches of snow on the ground and as many inore floating in the air. By noon the snow had aeased to „fall, but the wind had shifted to the northeast, whence came a cutting, icy blast straight from Nova Scotia. The northeaster caught . the deep snow and blew it in a biting , cloud into the faces of the crowd. The bronze lady at the summit of the dome ■of the Capitol was coated in ice. Ice lay an inch thick on the huge wooden platform of two acres extent erected for the ceremonies, and the derricks on the unfinished Library Building across the plaza were gaunt shining like the arms of huge frozen ghosts. The capital city for this occasion was decked out as it never had been decked ’At* i'lirn m'n ON THE WAV TO THE CAPITOL before, but the acres of flags and miles ■of bunting which adorned the public buildings and private shops and residences became a ghastly drooping and unpleasant force when seen through the almost opaque mediumof the snowcharged air of inauguration morning. Thsse great inaugurals have three popular features. One is the I grand parade from the Capitol down ; the avenue past the .Treasury and the I White House, This occurs in the afternoon. A second popular feature is the fireworks and illumination in the evening, and the third is the inaugural ball. These are the features in which the great crowds of visitors are interested. The inauguration itself is not much to them, because so few are able to see the new President and Vice President tal:p the oath of office. Only I,tOO people can be crowded into the Senate Chamber, where Vice President Stevenson was sworn in, and after the Diplomatic Corps, the House of Representatives, the Supreme Court, the Army and Navy, the press and families of high officials, and a few favored or Influential persons have been accom modated-there -ten’t any room left.—As ■ a matter of fact this yeiir not one in a ihundred of the people who thought their importance entitled them to admission were able to get in. There was more pulling and hauling and scheming and cajoling than there will be for the offices which Grover will have to give out But I the public could see the new President l read his inaugural address. Two or three thousand were able to hear him, and 40,00i> or 50,000 were able to look on, and those with sharp vision could see his lips move. A largo proportion of the organizations that were to take part In the parade arrived the day and night beforehand and, in spite of tbfs turbulence of the elements, made a gay night ot itk All the morning new marching clubs were arriving, and all the side streets were filled with Democratic societies prepared to shout their throats raw for Cleveland and Stevenson. Meantime the committee and their aids were fly-

Ing around, while marching bands sounded the first notes of the coming cai nival. At the Arlington Hotel Presi-dent-elect Cleveland was an early riser, and as soon as breakfast w-as out of tho way he and party found Senator Ran- , eoni and one of the Republican mem--1 bora ot tho Senate committee on arrangements waiting with carriages to conduct them to the White House. There the President was waiting for

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them. About the same time Vice Presi-dent-elect Stevenson arrived from the Ebbitt House, where he was quartered with his party. He was escorted by i the third member of the Senate committee on arrangements. During the morning the members of the cabinet visited the White House, and for the last time had short conferences with the President in their capacity as cabinet officers before he descended to the blue room to greet the incoming President and party. The house was filled with tributes in the shape of floral pieces, sent from all parts of the country. Drive to toe Capitol. Shortly before 11 o'clock the president and President-elect entered the carriage to drive to the capitol. They were seated in a carriage, drawn by four bay horses. The President occupied the right-hand seat, with the President-

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elect on his left, 'While facing them, with their backs to the horses, rode the dignified Senator Ransom, of North Carolina, who was a member of the committee before at Mr. Cleveland’s inauguration, with Senator Teller on his left. Behind them was another carriage, in which rode Vice Presi-dent-elect Stevenson with a third member of the inauguration. committee. This coach was drawn by four white horses. The members of the retiring and incoming Cabinets paired off and entered carriages. Headed by the open carriage in which the two Presidents sat with the snow falling about them, giving their great coats a white covering, the party moved out of the White House grounds. After the departure of the Presidential party the ladies of the White House, and also those of Mr. Cleveland’s party, entered closed carriages and were driven to the The march up Pennsylvania avenue took about half an hour, during which the crowds from one end of the line to the other rent the air with cheers upon cheers. When the procession reached the Peace Monument at the rear of the Capitol, the Chief of the Capitol police force, with his men, cleared the way to the Senate approach at the east, while the procession wound its way through the south portion of the snowcovered grounds, and along the east front of the Capitol to the Senate, where the President and Presidentelect left their carriages, and. each leaning on the arm of a member of the Senate escort committee, disappeared within the CapitoL Meanwhile in the Senate chamber the scene had been converted into an exampled settihg for the historic scene which was to take place. The most distinguished men and women in this country had gathered in the Senate for the first acts in the inauguration. The Senators themselves were seated on the right of KhidL. Mil CLEVELAND TAKES THE OATH. ' the Senate, with the Democratic side left clear for the distinguished people who were to adorn the occasion. Then came the arrival of the diplomatic corps, which was one of the very Interesting ■ features, as every diplomat who had a a, uniform or national costume wore it. i Many ladies of the legations occupied >. the diplomatic galleries also. The next » to arrive were the Justices of the Bur preme Court and then came the families > of the incoming President and Vice ■ | President. Then after a moment of

- « 11 1 > I waiting "the President of the United’ States” was announced and entered,, loaning on the arm ot tho Senator who, had been attending him all the morning. He sat just in front ot the Vito Presl-] dent's desk, and at once tho President- , cleet appeared through the largo swing-; Ing doors and took his seat beside Mr. , > Harrison. Inaugnral Ceremonlm. Mr. Stevenson’s great moment had.

■ now como, and all eyes yere turned to > him as he walked up the aislo to the right I and took up a position on the step at r the right of the desk, of which, in an-' 1 . other five minutes, ho was to become the lawful incumbent for the ensuing [ four years. Then Mr. Morton said: 'The Chair has the pleasure of announcing that the Vice President of the United States is in the Senate, and, if agreeable to him, I will now administer to him the oath ot office.' It was, of i course, agreeable to Mr. Stevenson, i Gentlemen in the position which he then occupied were never known to object, and the presiding officer, with due solemnity, continued: “You do solemnly swear that you will support the Constii tution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic; that you will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that you take this obligation freely and without mental reservation

or evasion, and that you will faithfully -I discharge the duties of the office 14 , which you are about to enter, so help you God.’’ 1 All the new Senators were sworn in 1 after the Vice President had been sworn in. Senator Martin (Populist), of Kan- 1 sas, was sworn in without opposition and took his seat The Senate Was then organized and adjourned to witness the inaugural ceremonies. The inaugural party left the Senate chamber to go to the great inaugural platform in the order of precedence adopted by the Senate many years ago. Not until the people on the floor of the chamber had been ushered out was anyone permitted to leave the galleries. The press representatives were the next to go, and then followed the crowd of spectators. The order in which the party left the Senate Chamber and appeared upon the inaugural platform was as follows: The Marshal of the District of Columbia and the Marshal of the Supreme Court. The Chief Justices and Associate Justices. The Sergeant-at-arms of the Senate. The Senate Committee on Arrangements. The President and the President-elect. The Vice President and the Secretary of the Senate. The members of the Senate, two by two. The members of the Diplomatic Corps. The heads of departments. The General of the Army and the Admiral •of the Navy. The members of the late House of Representatives, led by the Speaker and the Clerk. Distinguished guests Os the Senate. Now comes another of the momentous instants. The President-elect is about to be inaugurated. It was just 1:30 o'clock when’the first of the Presidential party emerged from the great door of the Capitol at' the rotunda. The appearance of President Harrison and Mr. Cleveland served as a signal for the hundreds of thousands of people packed in the great park before the Capitol to break forth in one prolonged shout. Spread out before the occupants of the stand were acres and .acres of heads. The vast assemblage might be likened to a great prairie grain field, but it was a surging wave of human grain. As far as one could see the people were packed like raisins in a box. Away down , the streets in every direction the crowd surged, bayonets gleamed and brass buttons danced in the reflected light from the snow. Thousands of soldiers and civic organizations were starafping their benumbed feet, waiting the order to march, and in front of the grand old Capitol they made a spectacle that was worth going hundreds of miles to' see, and one that was well calculated to stif the heart of him who was about to assume the duties ot the highest office in the gift of the American people. With the reverberating shears from allot these, added to those coming from the immediate vicinity of the great platform, the demonstration was so prolonged that it was some time'before Mr. Cleveland could begin his inaugural address which he then delivered. When it was finished amid renews cheers, which seemed to grow more excited each time, Mr. Cleveland turned to the Chief Justice of his own cren- , tion, and said: *•! am now prepared to 1 take the oath prescribed by law.* The scene that followed awed the multitude into stillness. It was the ; scene for the right of which many a man in the crowd had fought. It is the crowning scene in the life of any Amer--1 lean citizen, and no doubt the sfgniflca- , tion flashed over many a man and woman there. T here was the true fllus--1 tratlon of the great American rallying i cry: “Os the people, for the people, end fby the people. “ 3* I

V. '■ ■•»———'■■’ 1 As the President stood there and > looked out on the poeplo he was to govern, he saw representatives of every branch that makes this groat nation. People of every degreo and condition, and for the peace and prosperity of all these, and many more, he is respondble. There wore brilliant uniforms, i endup the street was a detachment of artillery, whose cannons thundered forth as he bent to kiss the Bible and for the second time bound himself to b« the father ot tho nation. Then the ' crowd on the platform and the crowd 1 below broke loose. There was no restraint to Democratic ardor. The cheers almost awoko the dead on Arlington, where many a man sleeps whb, only four years ago. stood on that very same platform and listened to Benjamin Harrison take the same oath. The people crowded about tho newly made President, and it was with difficulty that he escaped their congratulations and reached the shloter of the capitol. After the delivery of the Inaugural address President Cleveland and exPresident Harrison returned to the chamber, going at once to Mr. Morton’s private room. Here an elaborate buffet lunch was ready and was spt edily enjoyed. After the lunch and a few minutes spent in chatting with those present Mr. Cleveland and Mr. Harrison emerged from the room and were driven rapidly to the White House. Mr. Cleveland walked from the public door of the White House to the reviewing stand in front of the piazza. The Great Parade. Now came the great military demonstration of the day. During the fore--1 noon the military companies at their convenience marched to the plaza beyond the eastern front of the Capitol, and were there assigned to their various positions in line. They were drawn up in front of the vast throng and the civic societies were also assigned places there. Soon after the oath was administered the procession started, returning to the White House byway of Pennsylvania avenue. Mr. Cleveland and those whom he had invited then from a reviewing stand which had been erected in front of the White House honored the military and civic organizations by saluting and being saluted. Fourteen Governors, accompanied by their staffs, participated in the parade and marched at the head of the troops and political clubs from their respective

■ States. The Governors wore the black clothes of the civilian, but the members of their staffs were in full uniform. Including them there were nearly 50,000 men in line. Tbe parade was five hours passing the stand, and when the sun went down and darkness closed on the city the air was still full of the blare of brass bands. When darkness fell upon the scene President Cleveland, who Was almost the last to leave the stand, returned to the White House and sat down to a family dinner. There were present the President and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Perrine, Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson, Mr. and Mrs. Lamont, Miss Saunders, Mrs. Lamont’s cousin and guest. Private Secretary Thurber and Misses Bessie and Julia Lamont. Ball and Banquet. The inaugural ball was a great affair.

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The enormous hall in the Pension Building will accommodate about 15,000 persons, but the number of tickets sold to the ball this year was limited to ul.f'OO at $5 per ticket. There were ofte pundred musicians in the main orchestra and sixty in the promenade orchestra. The floor manager had 600 asslstMhts, to each of whom was assigned a sect lon of the hall. They were all in communication with their chief by electric wire Every one pressed his button when the sets In his part of the I hall were filled, and when all had

I signaled, the floor manager started the . music. The President and Vice Preslr dent, accompanied by the Presidential party, arrived shortly after nine o'clock, ' and were received In a manner in keepi ing with the occasion. There was auoh . an enormous crush that dancing was almost as vigorous an exercise as play- > ing foot-ball, but all had a ecod time. [ It was determined that this Cleveland [ Inauguration ball should be remembered , for years as the great floral ball. Tho , upholstery has always had most to do 1 — ~" iMi FLORAL ARCH IN TBS BALL-ROOM. with making the Pension Office a beautiful ball-room, but this year the great dependence was placed on the florist, in recognition of Mrs. Cleveland's fondness for flowers. It was a perfect dream of floral art The orchestras were stationed under two great arches built at the north and south entrance to the building, They were sixty feet high and thirty feet wide at the base. On one in Incandescent lights- was inscribed 'Cleveland* and on the other "Stevenson.* Placques of ivy sprayed with roses and other flowers were displayed on a field of pure white cloth. With the plaoques were displayed artistic arrangements of flowers of every conceivable variety and hue. Emblazoned on escutcheons was the coat of arms of the United States, and ot every State in the Union. Surmounting the arches were immense tropical plants, while on the corners of the facade were flags of all nations. The green and white style of decoration prevailed on the balconies, but there are eight immense columns In the center of the hall, each twenty-six feet in circumference and ninety feet in height, upon which the skill of thedlorist was exerted with a view to making th?se most imposing displays of the florist’s art The great feature of the ball was the reception held fora short time by the Pre-ident and Vice President The Presidential party left early, and after that the stream of departing people continued to increase, while the dancing proceeded with some degree of pleasure. The banquet was one of the greatest held on any occasion in the country. Therewas no dancing after midnight because ot Sunday. The big ball, however, was not the end of the inauguration festivities. On ■ Monday, in the East room, President Cleveland gave a general handshaking, which was attended by several thousand people. There was also the,, official announcement ot the new Cabinet, which occurred in the Senate. These events kept in Washington many who would have otherwise hurried away. Geu.Harrlzon Leaves Washington. Gen. Harrison, escorted by a committee of distinguished admirers, left Washington by special train for his home, In Indianapolis, where a monstrous reception befitting the return of Indiana’s honored son had been arranged. A band was present at the disembarking, and escorted the party to the Harrison home, on North Delaware street At night a popular meeting of a strictly non-partisan character was held at the State House, members ot all parties joining in extending a hearty welcome home. Mayor Sullivan presided and Gov. Matthews delivered the welcome address. How He Managed. A young man started out to rent a flat, but at every place advertised he was told that he could not have the flat, as children were considered a nuisance. Tired out he approached the vpry last on the list. “How many in the family?* Inquired the landlord. “Two—just two,* was the ready answer. The landlord was much pleased and at once drew up a lease, and the next day the family moved in, and were snugly settled when the angry landlord came tearing up the stairs. “What—what is this, sir? You have

cheated and deceived me. Yon told me there were only two in the family. -Yes, and I told you the truth—a family of two children." “But you didn’t say children. "And you didn’t ask me. What constitutes a family, I should like to know, if it isn’t the children? You should be more explicit in your questions, my fF The landlord raved and fumed, but it was too late, and It imade him more

! INAUGURAL ADDRESS, i . DELIVERED AT WASHINGTON BY PRESIDENT CLEVELAND. I I “I . Full Text or tho Customary Rpeeeh of the Incoming Exsoutlv»-aay* Tariff and Fi--1 naneee Should Receive Attention to Avert 1 Danger. That Menace the Country. I _____ J Talked to Thousands. Immediately after receiving the oath from Chief Juatioe Fuller, President Cleveland delivered his second inaugural address. It was as follows: , My fellow-olUzene, In obedience to the mandate of my countrymen I am about to dedl<ate myself to their service under tho sanction of a solemn oath Deeply moved by tbs expression ot confidence and peiaonal attsohment which has called me to thio service I am euro my gratitude otn make no better return than the pledge 1 now give before God and these witnesses of unreserved and complete devo:lon to the Interests and welfare of those- who have 1 onored me. I deem it fitting on this occasion, while indicating the opinions I hold concerning public questions of preegnt Importance, to also briefly refer to the existence ot certain conditions snd tendencies among our people which seem to menace the Integrity and u«efnlne,s ot their government. While every American dtlsen must contemplate with the utmost pride and enthus'asm the growth and expansion of onr country, the sufficiency of our Institutions to stand against ths rudest shocks of violence. the wonderful thrift and enterprise ot our people, and the demonstrated superiority of our free government. It behooves us to constantly watch for every symptom of insidious infirmity that threatens our national vigor. The strong man who, In ■ the confidence of sturdy health, courts the sternest activities of life and rejoices In the hardihood of constant labor, may still have lurking r oar his vitals the unheeded disease that dooms him to sudden collapse. It cannot ; be doubted that onr stupendous achievements , as a people and our country's robust strength have given rise to a beedkssness of those laws governing onr national health, which we can no more evade than human life. can escape the lawa of God and nature. Tackles the Money Question. Manifestly nothing is more vita! to onr supremacy as s nation and to the beneficent purposes of onr government than a sound and stable currency. lie exposure to degradation should at once arouse to activity the most enlightened statesmanship; and the danger of depreciation in the pnrohasing power of the wages paid to toll should furnish ths strongest Incentive to prompt and conservative action. In dealing with our present embarrassing situation, as related to this subject, we will be wise If we temper onr confidence and faith in our national strength and resources with the frank concession that even these will not permit ns to defy with Impunity the inexorable laws of finance and trade. At the same time, in onr efforts to adjust differences of opinion, we should be free from Intolerance or naselon end onr judgments should be unmoved by aL Inrlng phrases and unvexed by selfish interests. lam confident that snch an approach to the subject will result In prudent ana effective remedial legislation. In the meantime, so far as the executive branch of the government san intervene, none of ths powers with which It is Invested will be withheld when their exercise Is deemed necessary to maintain our national credit or avert financial disaster. Concerning the Tariff. Closely related to the exaggerated confidence in onr country's greatness, which tends to a dlsregar ' of the rules of national safety, another danger confronts us not less serious. I refer to the prevalence of a popular disposition to expect from operation of the government especial and direct Individual advantages. The verdict of our voters, which condemned the Injustice of maintaining protection for protection's sake, enjoins upon the people’s servants the duty of exposing and destroying the brood of kindred evils which are the unwholesome progeny of paternalism. This is the bane of republican Institutions and the constant peril of our government by the people. It degrades to the purposes of wily craft the plan of rule onr fathers established and bequeathed to us as an object ot our love and veneration. It p rverts the patriotic sentiment of our countrymen and tempts them to a pitiful oalonlatin i of the sordid gain to be derived from their government's maintenance. It undermines the self-reliance of onr people and snbstitutes in its place dependence upon government favoritism. It stifles the spirit of true Americanism snd stupefies every ennobling trait of American citizenship. The lessons of paternalism ought to be unlearned and the better lesson taught that, while the people should patrloticaly and cheerfully support their government. Its functions do not Include the support of the people. The acceptance of this principle leads to a refusal ot bounties and snlsldies which bur-i den the labor and thrift of a portion of on? citizens to aid ill-advised or languishing enterprises In which they have no concern. It leads also to a challenge of wild and reckless pension expenditure, which overleaps the bounds of grateful recognition of patriotic service and prostitutes to vicious uses the people's prompt and generous impulse to aid those disabled In their country’s defense. Stands by Civil Service Reform. One mode of the misappropriation of pnblio funds is avoided when appointments to office, Instead of being the rewards of partisan activity, are awarded to those whose efficiency promises a fair return of work for the compensation paid to them. To secure the fitness and competency of appointees to office, and to remove from political action the demoralising madness for spoils, civil service reform has found a place In onr public policy and laws. The benefits already gained through this instrumentality and the further usefulness it promises entitle It to the hearty support and encouragement of all who desire to see onr public service well performed or who hope for the elevation of political sentiment and the purification of political methods. The existence of Immense aggregations of kindred enterprises and combinations of business interests formed for the purpose ot limiting production and fixing prices,is inconsistent with the fair field which ought to be open to every independent activity. Legitimate strife in business should not be superseded by an enforced concession to the demands of combinations that have the power to destroy; nor should the people to be served lose the benefit of cheapness, which usually results from wholesome competition. These aggregations and combinations frequently constitute conspiracies against the Interests of the people, and in all their phases they are unnatural and opposed to onr American sense of fairness. To the extent that they can be reached and restrained by federal power, the general government should relieve onr citizens from their Interference and exactions. Forbearance with Indians. Our relations with the Indians located within our borders Impose upon ns responsibilities we cannot escape. Humanity and consistency require us to treat them with all forbearance, snd In our dealings with them to honestly and considerately regard their rightsand interests. Every effort should be made to lead them, through the paths of civilization and education, to self-supporting and independent citizenship. In the meantime, as the nation's wards, they should be promptly defended against the cupidity of designing men, and shielded from every influence or temptation that retards their advancement. The people of tho United States have decreed that on this day the control of their government In Its legislative and executive branches shall be given to a political party pledged In the most positive terms to the accomplishment of tariff reform. They have thus deter mined In favor ot a more just and equitable system of Federal taxation. The agents they have chosen to carry out their purposes are bound by their promises net less than by the command of their masters to devote themselves unremittingly to this service. While there should be no surrender of principle our task must bo undertaken wisely and without vindictiveness. Our mission Is not Sunlshment, but the rectification of wrongs, t in lifting burdens from the dally life of our people we reduce Inordinate and unequal advantages too long enjoyed this is but a necessary incident of our return to right and jnstloe. Must Redeem Pledges. Anxiety for the redemption of the pledges which my party has made and sollcltnde for the complete justification of the trust the people have reposed In us‘constrain me to remind those with whom 1 am to co-operate that we can succeed in doing the work which has been especially set before us only by the most sincere, harmonious and disinterested effort. Even If Insuperable obstacles and opposition prevent the consummation of onr task we shall hardly be excused, and If failure can be traced to onr fault or neglect we may be sure the people will hold us to a Swift and exacting accountability. The oath I now take to preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States not only Impressively defines tho great responsibility I assume, but suggests obedience to constitutional commands as tho rule by which my official conduct must be guided. I shall ■to the best of my ability and within my sphere ot duty preserve tbe constitution by loyally protecting every grant of federal power It contains by defending all Its restraints when attacked by impatience and restlessness, and by enforcing its limitations and reservations In favor of the States and the people. Fully Impressed with the gravity of the duties that confront me, mindful of my weakness, I should bo appalled if It were my lot to bear unaided the responsibilities which await me. I am, however, saved from discouragement when I remember that I shtll have the support and the counsel and co-operation of wise and patriotic men who will stand at my side In cabinet places or will represent the people in their legislative halls. 1 find al«o much comfort in remembering that my countrymen are just and generous, and in the aa■nranoe that they will not condemn thos« who by sincere devotion to their service deserve their forbearance and approval. Above <ll,l know there is a Sunreme Beiug who rules the affaire ot men, and whose goodness and Md'l know He turn

• Business Directory * * THE DECATUR NATIORAL BANK. • Capital, wo,an ' fiurpluz, *IO,OOO 1 Origanlaod AuguztlAßM. Offioere-T. T. Dorwta, President: P. W. BmltH Vloa-Presldoat; A. fi. Peterson Cashier; T. t Dorwta. P. W. Smith, Henry Derkee, J. K Holbrook, B. J. Terveer, 1. D. Hale and 11 g Peterson, Directors. 1 We are prepared to make Loana on good Mens . rlty, receive Deposits, furnish Domeetie end t Foreign Exchange, buy and Mil Government and Munlolpal Bonds, and tumlsh Letters ot Credit available in any of tho principal oitlao of Europe. Also Passage Ticket to and from . the Old World, innludlng transportation to - > Adams County Bank J Capital. »nan Surchu, 7J,00a 1 Organized in WL Otfioore-D. Btudabakw, President: BobL B. I Allleon, Vice-President; W. H. Niblick, CaehiM, Do a general banking bualnoze. Collection* 0 made In all parti of tho country, ’ County. City and Townehtp Orders bought. Foreign and Domestic Exchange bought and J cold. Antereet paid on time deposits. J Paul G. Hooper, I j Attorney At XaA'W > I l UeMrtwf*, • - rnrftana. > —— EJ, EC. XieBELTTST. : Veterinary Surgeon, i . Monroe, Ind, i > Successfully treats all diseases of Horses and Cattle will respond to calls at any time Prices resonabie. ■BVIM.&K. MAW, AM, i JEJRJEZJT <e : ATTORNEYS" AT-LiW, And Notaries Public. Pension Claims Prosecuted, Office in Odd Fellows' Building, Decatur, Ind. [ T7IRANCB A MBBBTMAM. j. I. nu-irciL J? J. ». MXRBTMAM A.ttox*xxe3Fffii mt Xam'W, DBCATUB, INDIANA. Office Noe. 1,1 and A over the Adams Oounty Bank. Collection* a specialty. A. S. BOLLOWAY, FBy«lol*nd>Burßnon Offloe over Burna’ harnce* shop, reddeno* one door north of M. B. church. AU caU* promptly attended to in elty or country night or day. ■, K HOLLOW AX, M. H. Offloe and residence one door north of N. * church. Diaoaac* of women and children *peclalUea. •.T.Htay.lL*., VlnT-aßiclmia.** «xur*mo* Henree, ... Indiana. AU call* promptly attended to day or nlsfcti Moo at residence. X B. 8080, & T. BOBU Master Commissioner. 8080 & SON, • ATTORNEYS A.T LAW, Boel Bstazo aad Collection, Decatur, TnAO.P. M. AXDBEWS, FExT-mloimxi tta Swrcoom MONROB. INDIANA. Office and residence find and fird doors woatnt M. B. church. fi»* :i Prof. L H. Zilgler, Vstidury aFW Burgoon, Modus Operand!, Orpho tomy, Overotomy, Castrating, Bldg ling. Horses and Spaying Cattle and Dehorn Ing, and treating their disease*. Office over J H. Stone** hardware store. Deoatur Indiana. J. S. Ooverdale, M. D. P. B. Thomae, M A. DOCTORS Coverdale & Thomas Office ovr Pieroe’s Drug store. Decatur, tod H. F. COSTELLO, X>li7-milolmzx & Burgeon. Office over Terveer’s hardware store. ResL denoe on Third street, in the old Derkee property. All calls promptly attended to in city or country, day or night Levi Nelson, Veterinary Surgeoi, Decatur, Ind. Residence southeast cor. Decatur and Short street*. JQ. NEPTUNE, • DKNIBTT. Now located over Holthouze'a shoe store, and Is prepared to do all work pertaining to the dental profession. Gold filling a specialty, By the use of Mayo's Vapor ho is enabled to extract teeth without pain. All work warranted. MONEYTO LOAN On Farm Property oa Long Ham. MTo Ooßn.xxxlasmlonae Lew Bate of Interact. IWmrtlml X B »xzn.mxa.Bdß In any amouat* oaa be mad* st any time caffi stop interest. CaU on, or address, 4. X. GRUBB, or JT, F. MAITH, Office t Odd yellow*' Building, Decatur, // \\ ALL KINDS OF M JOB PRINTING . NEATLY EXECUTED AT THIS OFFICE.'