Decatur Democrat, Volume 39, Number 43, Decatur, Adams County, 10 January 1896 — Page 2

§|even Months With Fever. Wonderful Recovery of Health. jir. Baird’a rapid and marvelous recovery from * mere Kkelut<*i to Ills normal weight, 270 pounds, was surely the fullret text of the grandest strength-giving and building-up medicine ever produced, namely : Dr. Miles’ Restorative Nervine. // / w ff A&. w!l \\ fl f Ww J. FI. Baird. ( “Gentlemen —I wish to express to you my gratitude for the grrat good that Dr. Mile*' Xcrvine bus done for me, I was taken sick with typhoid fever and I laid in bed for seven months. After getting over t he fever I was thin, nervous and tired, and did not retrain my lost st rength. I tried several proprietary medicines, and finally, after having been reduced in weight to 130 pounds, I began trying your jVcrwic, and at once began to improve. Was finally entirely cured, and today i can say 1 never felt better in all my life, and ’weigh 270 pounds This is my normal weight, as I measure 6fectsJi inches iii height." South Bend. Ind. J. 11. BAIRD. Dr. Miles' Nervine is sold on a positive guarantee that the first bot tle will benefit. All druggists sell it-.at $l,O bottles for $5, or it will be sent prepaid, on receipt of price by the Dr. Miles Medical Co.. Elkhart, Ind. Dr. Miles’ Nervine R “ t H e e a s ith Sold by all Druggists. No morplrinc or opium in Dr. Miles' Pais Pills. Cuki: All Pein. ‘‘Ono cent a dose." J. VC Cowan Esq , of Hartford township. was in the citv Monday. He r< - ported to the clerk three marriages thai he had performed, and to the treasurer be reported $2600 dollars of school funds which had been donated by the violaters of our penal statutes. Did You Ever Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for your troubles? If not, get a bottle now and ge relief. This medicine has been found to bepeculiarly adapted to the relief aid. cure of all Female Camplaints, exerting a wonderful direct influence in giving strength and tone to the organs. If you have loss of. appetite, constipation, headache, fainting spells or are nervous, sleepless, excitable, melancholy or troubled with dizzy spells, Electric Bitters is the medicine you need. Health and strength are guaranteed by its use. Large bottles o>dy fifty cents at Blackburn & Miller’s drug store. V S Reed has accepted a position as traveling salesman for a firm al Napoleon ()., and left Monday for Celina, Ohio. A Household Treasure. D. W.. Fuller, of Canajoharie. N. Y..says that he always keeps Dr. King’s New Discovery in the house and his fainiiv has always found the very best results follow its use; that he would not be without it if procurable. G. A. Dykeman Druggist. Catskill. N. Y.. says that Dr. King’s New Discovery is undoubtedly the best Cough remedy; that he has used it in his family for eight years, and it has never failed to flo ail that is claimed for it. Why not try a remedy so long tried and tested. Trial bottles free at Blackburn & Miller’s Drugstore. Regular size 50c. and SI.OO. Successors to A. R, Pierce.) Mrs. Fred Miller, of Ft. Wayne, is the guest of her mother in this city. Aotlce* The office days of the trustee of Washington township will be Tuesdays and Saturdays in the Surveyor’s office, and Wednesdays at home. John Steele, 22tf Trustee of Washington Tp. Notice to 'feather*. Notice is hereby given that there will be a public examination of teachers at the County Superintendent's office In Decatur Indiana, on the last Saturday of each month. Manuscripts made in other counties will not be received. Applicants must be seventeen years of age before they will be licensed. Applicants for license must present the proper trustee’s certificate or other evidence of good moral character—see section 4,497, R. S. —and pass a creditable examination in orthography, reading, writing arithmetic, geography, physiology, English grammar, History of the United States, science of education, "Scientific Temperance” and satisfactorily opfewer a list of questions on a literary production designated by the State .Board of Education. The literary work will be given in ex-:tin-iuationiu the following order: RUSKIN. September—Athena in the lieart. October—Ruskin as a teacher. SHAKESPEARE. November. December, January, *<|9 February, March and April—Henry VIII. May. June. .July. August. September and October—The Temptest.—Reading Circle Edition. Examinations b'-irin promptly at 8:30 a. m. Respectfully, Btf J. F. Snow. Co. Supt. Female Maesses. M«nv beautiful women die in tlievet-j- prime ofllle. Others live to middle lure. but are seldom sound and healthy. Why is this you ask?, We answer KELP..kKULKCT, but your' life can be lengthened and how made happv if you cdtniiir—ce AT ON< K. Try one package of Park s Vaginal Suppositories and you will never regret it. They will make a-new woman <4 you and will absolutely cure all the distressing forms of female weaknesses. NO EXFF.ItIIUENT’. No doctors’ e'xarnin.ition. A positive cure. Leucorrhea or whites are usually entirely cured by one or two applications. Price $1 (X) ner naekage by mail prepaid. Particulars Etaiedito. PARK REMEftV CO., Boston, Matt.

FINANCE DISCUSSION Mr. Elkins' Bond Resolution Causes a Lively Senatorial Debate. SHERMAN’S SPEECH A PRELUDE. Keiiator Hill Makes a Vigorous Ifefonso of the Polh-y Os the Administration, silver Senator- Not Vet Ready to Report Their suhsfltnte For the Bond Bill -I)tall Now « slate. 'Washington. Jun. 4.—The senate heard a stirring debate yesterday, the bond question being the main theme.. Mr. Sherman's speech, w hich had been anticipated with much interest for some time, initiated the financial discussit>ll. The veteran semitor was in good voice and his speech was closely followed throughout. This, however,-was merely a prelude to rm unexpected financial controversy, vigi rotis and personal in character. Mr. Elkins of West A irginia sought to secure an immediate .vote on his resolution, directing that all bond issues be advertised and the bonds offered to the public. Mr. Hill attempted to have the resolution referred to a committee, but on a rollcall the vote was overwhelming in favor of proceeding with the question. Mr. Hill sjs.ke vigorously against the resolution. He asserted that Mr. Sherman when secretary of the treasury had made bond contracts with New York syndicates similar to the one now assailed. This brought on a sharp personal debate, in which Mr. Hill. Mr. Sherman. Mr. Hoar. Mr. Teller and others participated. At 5:36 o'clock the senate agreed to adjourn, although the nation was carried by a bare majority of one. During the day Mr. Morrill, from the finance' committee, reported that the tariff and bond bills would ]>e ready < it Tuesday, to which day the senate adjourned. Session of tlie House. \ The session of the house yesterday was short and merely formal, and or - side of the introduction of a few bills nothing was done. UNABLE TO AGREE. Silver Senators Not Yet Really to Report Their Substitute Bill. ‘ Washington. Jan. 4. — The senate finance committee did not eonclud • its consideration of the house bill yesterday. The failure was due to the fact that the silver majority of the committee was unable to agree upon the terms of the substitute which they propose to report for the louse bill. The members favorable to silver, including Senators Voorhbes, Harris, Vest. Jones of Arkansas and Walthall, Democrats. and Jones, Populist, were in conference for an hour before the full committee met. but they found the task of preparing a bill to which all could-agree more complicated than they anticipated, and were compelled to ask for more time. The Republican members of the committee wen 1 in conference for several hours, devoting tKe~jgreater part of the time to the tariff bill. They an 1 disposed to give nuire attention to this measure than, to the bond bill. They consider that tin 1 latter has been virtually taken out of their hands, as the majority is against them, but consider it possible that the tariff bill may be so modified as to get it through.

UTAH A STATE. Olli Stamping Ground of flu* Hermon Gets a Star In tin- Flag, m ashington, Jan. 4. —The president today issued his proclamation, in conformity with the act of congress, stating that the people of Utah have complied with all of the requirements of the law providing for the admission of Utah to the Union, and declaring that the territory’ has passed out of existence and that Utah is admitted to the family of stateK’^The.ngw officers will begin the discharge of thefc functions on Monday. The people of -UAh are naturally showing an intense interest in every step being. made in Washington, and Private Secretary Thurber has. been importuned to telegraph immediately to Salt Lake the first news of the signing _of the proclamation and to preserve as a valuable historical relic the pen with which President Cleveland affixes his signature to the dfx-ument. Gold For Expert. \ Washington, Jan. 4.—The treasury lo§f $1,000,000 in gold for export yesterday, which leaves the true aiuount of the gold reserve $51,(546,04(1. CHARGED TO TljE MAFIA. ThAe Unknown Men Stab an Italian to ])<*;<! h at Graftou, O. Leetonia, 0., Jan. 4.—At Grafton, year this place, two Italiali brothers who sleep together in the same bed, were awakened l»y three masked itien 2 _ two of whom held cm- of the brotliei-s while the third stabbed the other brother to heath. Robbery does n-4 seem to have .been the motive, for the crime, as several hundred dollars in the house was not touched. It is the deed was instigated, by the Malin. The three men escaped. I’ittriburg a ( rack Shortstop. St. Louis, Jan. l.—Counie jMagk, the Pittsburg baseball magnate- coin}>leted, a deal yesterjlav with President Vondor Ahe of the' Brown 4 whereby Ely, the famous siiortstop, /will play next season with the Smoky City team. In exchange for Ely, Mai'-k' gives Pitch er Hart and Shortstop Cross in addition to a sum of money, ilii- amount ~f whiqh cannot be ascertained. Suit* Against t’orpoi-al ions. Siv-LoUts,' Jan. 4.—Circuit Attorney William Zachritz yesterday filed 200 units against foreign eorjmr.itions doing business in this state who liave failed to, makeffjhc affidavit, required by the antitrust law, that they are, not nißnhers of a combination in restraint of trade. The fine in each case.sv.iH .be SI,OOO if fonvietipn is secured.

WHEN OTHERS FAIL Commit With Dr. H. H. Keller. Physo-Mecllcal Physician and surgeon, ornierly,of Chicago, now known as Decatur’s leading and most successful Specialist- He makes a specialty of nil forms ot all chronic diseases, such as Blood and Skin diseases. Sores, Spots, Pimples, Scrofula. Private Diseases, Tumors, Tetter Eczema. Asthma, Indolent, Ulcers. Acute and,/Chronic Bronchitis, Catarrh, Heart Trouble, Diseases ot the Eye, Neuralgia. Rheumatism, Piles, Fistula. Fisures, Rectal Ulcers, Nervous Debility of the young, middle aged and oh) people, Diseases of Women ami Children, and in fact all diseases that the human body is neir to. My past and uniform success encourages me in promising full satisfaction to all my patients. Consultations at my office, five; German and English spoken. 1 will also "sttend to all calls day s>f'TiTghT“t'lly or country, doing a general practice and conforming strictly with the principles of the Physo-Medical School of Medicine. There ire no poisons used in my method of treats aient. 1 keep a lull line of drugs on hand and furnish all medicines iron! my oftice. I hope by strict adherence to Hie principles of truth and honest dealing to merit your patronage. lam vohs truly, 11. E. KELLER. M. 1). Oftice over Holthouse’s Shot' Store, on west side of Second street. Residence near corner of Fourth and Madison streets, opposite the Catholic church. Office hours from S a. m. to 11 a. in., and from 1 p. tu. to 5:30 p. m. and from 6. p. m. to 8. p. Hi. Lock box 144. Telephone 57. stf Burt Townsend who has been visiting his fattier at Fort Wayne returned h me Monday. Mrs. M L. Prentiss, after an extende I visit will) friends here returned to her home at Elmer, Mo . Monday. ■ The Compass Plant. On the western prairie is found the compass plant whose leaves point to the north. We wish to direct you to the great health giver, Bacon’s Celery King for the Nerves. If you are suffering from dyspepsia, liver complaint and indigestion, if you are sleepless at night and awake in the morning feeling languid, with a coated tongue and sailow haggared looks, Bacon’s Celery King forth? Nerves will cure you and restore you to blooming health- Trial packages free. Large size 50c. at Holthouse & Smith’s sole agents. Congressman Steele passed through the city on the Clover Leaf last Saturday on his wav from Marion to Wash ington. He had probably been at home to prepare his constituents for war. Dick Boyd and wife are visiting relatives at Pleasant Mills. Ad Important Item. Do not waste your money on vile, watery mixtures compounded by inexperienced persons .when Holthouse & Smith, sole agents, will give you a bottle of Otto’s Cure free of charge. If you have coughs, colds, asthma, consumption, or any disease of the throat or lungs, a few doses of this guaranteed remedy will surprise you. Hold a bottle of Otto’s Cure to the light and observe its beautiful golden color and thick, heavy syrup. Samples free; large bottle 50c.

Mis. I) J. Aber and daughter, ot East Las Vegas, New Mexico, are the guests of Mrs. Aber's .sister, Mrs. Jav Chne. Mr Aber was in business h- re for some time, back in the seventies. He is now in the government service as surveyor — Communicated. Bui-klen’k Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and allj?teiii eruptions, and positively cures piles or Ho pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. ’Brice 25 cents per box. For sale by Biackburn & Miller. Mrs Chas True accompanied by Mrs. Oberlin are visiting friends at Williamsport. 11. M. Erwin and w ife, of Ft. Wayne, returned home after a week’s visit with relatives in this city. Relief In Six Hotira. Distressing Kidney anil Bladder diseasetrelieved in six hours by the "New Great South American KidneyUunF." This new remedy is a surprise on account of its exceed ing promptness in relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys, back and every part of the urinary passages in male or female. It relieves retention of water and pain in passing it almost immediately. If you want quick relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold bv Holthouse & Smith, Druggists, oecotur, Ind M V. B Miller and wife, of Rockford. 111., are the guests LG. Ellihgham and wife. Relief In One Bay. South American Neiivink relieves the worst cases of Nervous Prost rat ion. Nervous ness and Nervous Dveuepiiia in a single day. No such relief and blessinghas ever come to the invalids of this comUrv. Jis powers to cure the stomach are wonderful in the extreme. .It always -cures:- it cannot fail. It radically cures all weakness of the stomach ami never disappoints. Its effects are marvelous and surprising.—lt gladdens the hearts ol the s rffei iiig and brings immediate relief It is a luxury to take and always'sufe. Trial l>otties 15 cents,'Sold by HolthOuse & Smith,' Druggists, Decatur In-F-’5. N wife, of Bluffton, TB1 Tm 8 lay after spending time, with the family of Captain Patterson, Mrs. Todd'# parents. They were accompaned by M-iss Hattie Patterson. a sister of Mrs. Todd's. FARMERS Wanting shingles,, for Shed Roof will do well to call on Jno. W. Vail, at his factory, and see his cull staves. They are very cheap, and make as good a roof as any shingle. Call and 'see them. ~, ’ _ .wltf For Sale, one Breyman Tile Machine, nearly new. Very cheap. 51tf Adams County Bank >

STILL MARCHING ON Spanish Army Utterly Unable to Check the Advancing Insurgents. MARTIAL LAW IS PROCLAIMED. Si-cue of the Warfare to Be Changed From Hie Province of Matanzat to Havana and Ilnar del Rio—Authorities Fear an Uprising In Havana— Plantations Best ro.ved by Fire. Havana, Jan. 4. — The authorities I confess the grave condition of affairs by proclaiming niartilil law for the provinces of Havana and Pinar del Rio. Maximo Gomez has declaredhis purpose to penetrate into the j novi nee of Pinar del Rio; A HJwntgh-Kie—forces huve itot yet reached the borders of that province the action of the authorities is understoxl to indicate that they have p.o hoik's of preventing hiih from carrying out his threat. It. is not only the organized armed force of the advancing insurgents that the Spaniards in this city find themselves compelled to prepare against, but the ii’resistible progress of the insurgent army from one end of the island to the other has served immensely to increase the boldness of their sympathizers, who have hitherto remained passive noncombatants. If these were to see the occasion for a successful stroke there is no doubt that great accessions to the insurgent forces.would be gained in the provinces of Havana and Pinar del Rin, and there are grave fears that an uprising would occur in the city of Havana itself. * It is not by any moans to be considered that the apparent lack of hope of checking the new advance shown by the authorities has- led to the cessation of efforts to prevent the advance. The. Spanish forces swarm on all sides of the advancing insurgents. From time to time they are massed at what is considered a salient point in the advance with the hope of bringing about a pitched battle, which the Spanish military leaders feel certain would result in cutting the insurgents to pieces, But the unrivalled skill and generalship shown by Gomez and his lieutenants in avoiding such traps and in carrying his army past the most elaborately planned banners of the Spanish have served to greatly discourage the leaders on that side. Their elusive antagonists seem never to be within their reach, and yet always inflicting the most serious damage upon their territory*. Additional infonnation received last evening shows that the inswgents have burned the cane fields of the plantation of Santa Teresa-, near San Nicolas, which is some -distance eastward of Melena and near Mount Guauamon. The Cubans have also burned the fields in the districts of Nueva Paza. Guinea, San Nicolas and Palonque, between Guinea and Melena.

Word has also been received that the insurgents have burned the cane fields ou the Sabrador plantation in the Cubano district, and also the Encrucijadft and Munez fields and the plantation of Delta in the district of Sagna. The village of Zuletea, in the district of Caibarien. has been burned and the railroad bridge over the river Haiiabana destroyed. Quintin Bandera, the third in command of the insurgent forces, has transferred. his headquarters to a spot between Guines and Sabana, which is not far from Jaruco. Sabana is not much more than 20 miles from this city.

BEADY FOR A BASH. Insurgents Apparently Making u Swift Ailvanee Directly Upon Havana. Havana, Jan. 4. —The insurgents are apparently making a swift advance directly upon .Havana. The advance guard of their cavalry under General Lacret was, at latest accounts, at Lapaste, which is only IS miles from Gnanaliacoa. the latter being but a suburb of Havana, five miles from the city, where a bathing beach frequented by the citizens of Havana is located. General Lacret, with his cavalry, seems to be but a scouting party-in advance of the insurgent wing commanded by Quintin Bandera. Word received from La Catelina, a town between Guines and Bainoa and about a dozen miles from Lapaste, reports that there are, indications of a rapid advance movement in considerable fqrce on the part of tlie wing of the insurgent army under Bandera. DIE STRONG IN THE FAITH. Members of “The Chihlren of God” Refuse the Aid of I’ii.VMieiaiiM. Niles, Mich., Jah 4. — Near Decatur, Mich., a peculiar religious sect flourishes, which is known as ‘‘The Children of God.” The sect is founded on the faithcure idea; and whenever any of the* members are ill no physicians are allowed to administer to them. Asa result, in the family of-. Tames Harris, who belongs to the sect, three nieinliers htive. died. ITiFli' deaths have been caused by not having the proper medical' attendance. 'Lhe last one to die was Mi-s. Harris, who, on her deathbed, joined with her hus baud in refusing the services of a physician. . Gi ls I*l l>3lllllg<-*. Huntington, ..lihl., Jan. 4. — Louis (leplqirt, a /wealthy farmer, had $475 in money in a ]locket of a pair of trousers which'lie kept in an old chest. He was afraid to deposit it in a bank. < >ne day the money was missing and Gephart accused Matilda Williams, a domestic, of stealing it. He failed to prove the charge and Miss Willia ms sued him for slander. The circuit court has just given her judgment tor sl. Thewhe.roaboutsTif the money is still a mystery. lii Un#* of Promotion. * * New York, Jan. 4.—John Vinton ■Dahlgren was sworn’in yesterday as counsel to the building department in place, of General Thomas Ewing, <ho resigned on account of ill-health. Mr. Dahlgren was General Ewing's first assistant, and was therefore in the line of promotion. He rsa son of the late Admiral Dahlgren and is 27 years old.

Only a few more 5 Barjai! is WILL PIPES. At Stengle 2b Craig’s. Call soon before Stock exhausted. West Main St. Berne, Ind. HOYT’S SURE CURE FOR PILES. Read what a prominent druggist, of Toledo.bus to auy vl Hoyt’s .mt-e Cure lor Piles: We have sold Hoyt’s Sure Cure lor Piles ever since it baa been introduced on the niarke and have wild ii on a guarantee aud liavo 1 -ver been called upon to refund the price pain in » single case and can ri-coinincnd it to those whoaresutfeiing with the drt td’ul disease. WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY : Ou> customers nay it is a tjuiek and «u*e erne and will do all that is claimed for it. Respectfhlly. EONCANON *c> > Druggists, 101 Summit St. Ton do. O. Guarautnid to Cure. HOVI'HOUSE * SWITH.

FRONT AND BACK VIEW AMERICAN I SILVER , .I TRUSS I i \ '> // LIGHT I \ V _ COOL ~ \ Easy to Wear Retains Hips or Back. Severest Herni.X /No understraps, with Comfort, y Never moves. 1 UANUFACTURED AT 290 Main St., BUFFALO, N. Y. Recommended bv our best physicians and for sale by STENGEL & CRAIG sole agents for Berne, Ind. We a]so have the agency for the “Biltor Patented Health Pipe.” The filtering absorbs all the nicotine and give you a healthy smoke. * IEWIS* 98 % LYE I , POWMMD AND PSBIWIO (PATBSTSD) TM .tronge.t and purest T.ya made. Unlike other Lye, it being U a fine powder aud packed In a ran • with removable lid, the contents are always ready for use. WIB make the beat perfumed Hard Soap in 20 minutes without bolMng. It ia tbe best for cleansing wants MB pipes, disinfecting sinks WW washing bottles, paints, trees, etc. PENNA. SALT M’FG CO. uuMSaaiß** Gen. AgU.. Phlla.. Pa.

Cheaper Than Ever At Hughes’Granite & Marble Works Fifteen per cent, of a discount for the year 1995. All work warranted to be new aud lirst-clrss- Lettering done in German and English. You are invited to stop and get prices. \ L. C. & Wm. Hughes. 47tf (Successors to W. S. Hughes.) e—— ’Ruh for St. Louin and the Convention . June Ititli. The National republican convention will be held at St. Louis, Mo., June 1(1.1890. ’Tis none too earlj’ to "fix fence*' 1 both as to candidate and route. To those located east of St. Louis, particularly in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, we say Clover Leaf Route. Correspondence'invited, Address, U, C. Jenkins, Toledo, Ohio. Tlie battleship Texas lias been ordered to proceed to the Norfolk nnvrvard, where the extensive changes reccoiihnended by the inspection board probably will be made. Fanners Attention! I am now ready to cry sales. Terms reasonable Satisfaction guaranteed. Address, «F. W. Hill, 48tf Pleasant Mills, Ind. NOTICE. I will be at my office on Tuesday of each week. Geokge, W. Brown. Trustee.of Kirkland township. w29-6tn FIVE HANDSOME LOT*-’ tor sale in Grant Railing’s addition. Enquire atf Grant Railing. Smithßell are paying the highest cash prices for Clear White Ash logs, cqt 12 feet long, 12 inches and over at the top end, must be clear and staight 48tf I have lands in North Dakota and Texas. I will sell or trade for lands in Adams or adjoining counties and in proper casq will give difference in money. 52tf David Studabaker. For Sale—A good farm of 80 acres well improved, good house, good barn, and thoroughly tinderdrained. Good orchard, close to school, church and postofllce; two good wells of Water Call or address this office. <Mtf J. S Railing, breeder of recorded duroc jersey I herd of pigs at prerent for sale. I can furnish pigs in pair not a kin. I have improved my Iterd by selecting fine breeds from different herds. All breeding stock recorded. t Pedigrees furnished. Write for what you want or come and see them. Eecatur, Ind. 40-St

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