Decatur Democrat, Volume 42, Number 14, Decatur, Adams County, 16 June 1898 — Page 6

MOTHER and about which such tender and holy recollections cluster as that of “ Mother ” —she who watched over our helpless infancy and guided our first tottering step. Yet the life of every Expectant Mother is beset with danger and all effort should be made to avoid it. __ . so assists nature Mother s _ , | the Expectant L r* 8 A n fl Mot he r is ena- ■ IIHIIII to look: tor ‘ I I IUIIU ward without dread, suffering or gloomy forebodings, to the hour when she experiences the joy of Motherhood. Its use insures safety to the lives of both Mother and Child, and she is found stronger after than before confinement —in short, it “makes Childbirth natural and easy,” as so many have said. Do nt be persuaded to use anything but MOTHER'S FRIEND “ My wife suffered more in ten minutes with either of her other two children than she did altogether with her last, having previously used four bottles of 4 Mother’s Friend.’ It is a blessing to anyone expecting to become a MOTHER," says a customer. Hkndbrson Dale, Carmi, Illinois. Os DnuglPt* at fl.oo. or sent by express on receipt of price. Write for book containing testimonials artri valuable information for ail Mothers, free. The Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.

TEARS WERE FORBIDDEN. A Xote to Quit Meant That the Typewriter Was to Go. She was a dainty little thing, and the ! old gentleman seemed to be prepos- | sessed in her favor right from the start, but there was evidently something that made him pause. “Look here,” he said, in his blunt fashion, “I like you and your references ■ are all right. You run the typewriter as if you knew all there is to know [ about it, and you don’t look like a girl who would be sick every third day and want to get away an hour or two early all th« rest of the time, but before 1 engage you I want to have a clear understanding with you on one subject.” “Yes, sir,” she replied, looking at him inquiringly. “OT course,” he explained, “I expect you will be perfectly satisfactory, but if you are not there must be no doubt about my right to discharge you.” “Certainly not.” “If I want you to go I’ll just have one of the clerks put a note on your desk or leave it with the cashier for you, and you’re to take that as final.” "Naturally,” she said, looking at him in some surprise. “You’re not to enter any protest or file any objections.” he persisted, "and most of all, you’re not to weep.” “Why, I suppose 1 can ask you why—” ( “You can’t ask me a thing,” he broke in. "If you get a note asking you to • quit you're just to put on your things and walk out without a whimper or question of any kind. Is that under- ; stood ?” "It is,” she replied. “Have I your promise to live up to that agreement?” “You have. But it is such an extraordinary request that 1—1—” “Young woman.” said the old gentleman, impressively. ‘Tve been in business here for 50 years, and up to the time women got a good foothold in the business world I was in the habit of engaging and discharging clerks as seemed to me best from the stand- 1 point of my business. In an unguarded moment, however, 1 was induced to hire a young w oman to run a typewriter for me, and after I found that she wasn't satisfactory to me it took me over eight weeks to discharge her. I left a note on her desk and she promptly came in and wept on mine. I turned the job over to various subordinates, but each time she came into my private office to do her weeping, and inside of a week she had the whole force wrought up to a point where business was being neglected, end she was still drawing salary just the same. Women in business may be j nil right, but w hen it comes to getting I her out of business somebody else can have the job. However, if you'll make a solemn promise to go without a single weep if you don't suit, I'll try you.”— Chicago Post. Census Difficulties. A census paper may look like a very straightforward affair, but to fill it up with literal accuracy is not always an easy business. The London Academy tells a story, said to be new, of the way in which De Quir.cey met one of these census paper difficulties. The question as to his own I occupation was answered by the statement that he was a “writer tc the magazines.” but when it came to the occupations of his three daughters, his troubles began again. At last he put a ring around the names and wrote: “They are like lilies of the field —they toil not neither do they spin." This difficulty, however, was not nearly as great as that which confronted an innocent family in Northumberland. England, during a census taking. There was a baby in the house, and the column. "Deaf and dumb or blind." was a big problem to the conscientious parents. They concluded that the baby could hear and see. but it certainly could not speak, and they accordingly putitdown “Dumb." But just then a powerful scream from the infant made them reconsider the question, and they ultimately altered the entry to: "Not duab, but can’t speak.”

PEOPLE OF THE DAY. Mrs. Daniel Manning, the newly elected president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, sue ceeus Mrs. Adlai Stevenson and steps I from the post of vice president, which I she has occupied under Mrs. Stevenson, ; to that of the association's chief executive. Mrs. Manning is the widow of the late secretary of the treasury. She ' traces her lineage back many generations. She was a Miss Margaretta Fryer. sf. * « KS& MRS. DANIEL MANNING. her father's family being Holland Dutch. On her mother’s side she is de-1 sceuded from Robert Livingston, first lord of the manor of Livingston, and among her ancestry are Philip, the secI ond lord, and Robert, the third lord oi the manor; Colonel Peter R. Livingston, Governor Rip Van Dam, Abraham : De Peyster, Olaff Stevenson Van Courti land and Colonel Peter Schuyler. Het home is in Albany. A Busy Naval Officer. One of the hardest worked officers in the navy department is Commandei Francis W. Dickins. He is Secretary Long’s right hand man. As acting chief of the bureau of navigation he is intrusted with the sending of orders to the fleet and its various officers. He handles cipher dispatches, and so must be thoroughly familiar with the intricate code. He receives and files all reports and has complete control over the personnel of the service, including the cnI I||r IlftH ■ -fxxer COMMANDER FRiNCIS W. DICK INS. listed men. All the inquiries which were made after the Maine disaster coni corning wounded and missing sailors were referred to him, and for nearly two weeks he worked cn an average of | 20 hours a day, which is much more time than a naval officer is usually expected to give to his work in time of peace. Since then the movements of the ships have been so active that he and his assistants have found little time to i devote to Washington society, billiards ! and other amusements which ordinarily are necessary to help naval officers kill i time. Commander Dickins is a native . of Dutchess county, N. Y., and was graduated from the Naval academy in 186-4, just in time to get a “baptism of fire.” Monster Kites. A kite 17 feet high and 12 feet wide has been made by some boys of Terryville, Conn. It is covered with 54 yards I of canvas and weighs 50 pounds, having a tail 124 feet long. It carries 2,000 feet of line, and one day it dragged the ! boys, seated in a light buggy, sis miles down the read. Besides this kite the New Ycrk Sun tells of a monster now being built by W. H. Markle of South Bethlehem, Pa., as big as a two story bouse. It is 25 feet high, 24 feet wide and triangular in shape. The sticks are of white pine, szl»5 z l » i by 2 inches, tapering to l*- 2 ' inches at the extremities. At the angles are two inch screw eyes to which are attached the canvas sail corners. Mr. Markle has flown the kite only once so far, and then it began to carry him up with it, supporting him steadily while he climbed down hand over hand. Oranges and Rice. Soak half a teacupful of well washed rice all night in a quart of m:k, then sweeten to taste and simmer it gently over the fire fur about an hour until the milk is all absorbed, and the rice is soft and creamy. Now place a layer of this rice on a dish and cover it with another ; of oranges sliced and simmered in a sirup made with half a pound of sugar and a gill of water. Repeat these two layers till the material is all used up and stands up in a pyramid. Spread half a pint of well whipped cream over it and pour the thickened sirup round it. Washing Cretonnes, Etc. For washing cretonnes, chintzes and art muslins ammonia is invaluable. A teaspoonful to every gallon of water in which they are washed and a handful of salt in the rinsing water will restore the colors and prevent any running. Blankets will be the better for a little ammonia in the tub, and it will lighten the labor cf all washing.

HUMOR OF THE HOUR. “Dere is one t'ing in dis trampin , biz,” remarked the hobo as he swallowed another reward for saving the brewer's life, "wot used ter give me do cold chills, an dat’s dorgs. Dere ain’t a state in de Union but datl’ve left some of my anatomy in. an a dorg wnz de . medium of exebauga every time. "Well, once 1 wuz down in Indiany. At dat time times wuz mighty hard down dere, an I had bin gittiu de mi,rble heart right along one day when 1 found dat it wuz growiu monotonous an night at de same time. "Well, jes' about dark I found the situation growin desperate, an I made up my mind dat I would find a lone widder an scare her inter gittin me a hot meal. “Well, I picked out a house dat look- i ed promisin an was makin fer de front door when I ran right inter a big dorg wot looked as large as a calf. Holy smoke' I found try heart in my mouth an myself up a tree at de same time! "It wuz a bloomin cold night, an fer t’ree hours I hung on ter a limb an shivered, t'iukin dat do dorg would git cold an go away. Den I yelled murder at de house, but I didn’t git a peep out of it. “Jes 1 how I got t’rough dat night I don't know, but I do know dat I wuz nearly dead in de mornin. " Well, when mornin came I made another shy at de bouse, an den I saw dat it wuz empty, an I wnz jes' about ter consign myself ter dat dorg when I took another look at him, an all I saw wuz one of dem cast iron dorgs wot some crazy people have in their yards as ornyments. " —Detroit- Free Press. Lob Cabin Philosophy. Dis is sech a big country dates any army wuz ter land heah it 'nd git lost lookiu fer it. Dey keeps a-tellin of us dat de population needs thinniu out, yitdey won't be thankful fer de measles. De patriot spirit is mighty cur'ons. It don't blossom 'twell de time comes, en den it springs up wbar you ain’t lookin fer it. War is trouble wbnt comes Tong in de nachul order er things ter make people appreciate peace. In time er war pray fer d<« Lawd ter be on yo' side, but don’t stop sbootiu. —Chicago Times-Herald. Balm For a Bruise. I =>344 fi *■> — W-IW— Eill Smasham (boxing instructor) — Sorry I knocked yer down, sir, but yer boxes that well I sometimes fergits as ye’re ouly a ammater. —Ally Sh per. Couching' Him. “Maud, I am almost afraid to go and see your father. ” “You needn't be, Harry. When he asks you if you can support me in the style to which I have been accustomed, tell him you can support me a great deal better than he could ever have done if it hadn’t been for mamma's money.” —Chicago Tribune. A Rabid Socialist. Mr. Goodfellow (waiting for Miss Beauti to appear,—Wasn’t Mr. Van Nice here last evening? Miss B’s Little Brother—Yep. “Doyon know he’s a rabid socialist?" “Yep. You jest ert to see how sociable he is with sister when he gets her alone. Yum, yum!”—New York Weekly. Wouldn't Have It. “What’s the matter between Buster and his wife?” “When be went home the other evening, she told him that she had been building castles in Spain. ” —Detroit Free Press. A Vast Difference. “Remember one thing in business, my sou. ” “Yes, sir.” “There is a vast difference between net results and nit results." —Yonkers Statesman. Not a Rumor. “ What was that,” exclaimed one war journalist, “the report of a cannon?” “No,” replied another. “I am inclined to think it was the real thing this time.”—Washington Star. Insulted Dignity. “Hey, there! Are yon the office boy?” "Office nuttin! I'm de janitor’s private see'etary!”—Chicago Tribune. The Campaign Joke. He rode from Brown to Billville upon a Georgia mule. He kis.-ed the children as they came all joyously from school. From every stump and platform in all the land he spoke And never failed to nng it tn—the ancient campaign juke! The same, the same, he told to all “by every town and tower.'' It echoed through ea< h cotton patch and burdened every hour. Though just three hundred years in age, its aid he did invoke. Without a doubt he’d trot it out—the ancient campaign joke! Till at last the wearied voters rose in their righteous wrath. And with six Georgia muskets they swept him from their path! Bat another fellow took his place when he from earth was gone. Jumped in the legislative race, and eo the joke goes ue’ —Atlanta Ctairtuanca.

WOMAN AND FASHION. ' A Multiplicity of Modes, but the Skirt Is the Important Feature- Two Dressy Spring Capes. Luckily this year a multiplicity cf modes seem likely to be equally pepuI lar, so that if one does not appeal to ; ' one’s particular taste another will. The skirt is one of the most important tea*1 I A _. V A $ L -yK!' /w r I i u I L J Z Xk j WALKING GOWN TN BISCUIT CLOTH, fares of the incoming season's fashion®. Its principal characteristic is a tight fitting effect on the hips and a graceful expansion of fullness from the knees downward. Skirts will be trimmed in manifo'd ways, horizontal effects being ’be most extensively patronized. On the other hand, the tunic skirt with its perper dicular lineswill enjoy a wide popularity, its novelty being certain to endear it to the matron’s heart. Triple skir s are also in evidence, and well cut and appropriately trimmed they are exceedingly stylish. Silk foundations hold their own, for there is no doubt that these luxuries add largely to the general appearance of a gown, although to rustle aggressively is now considered scarcely more permissible than the use of patchouli. The most popular foundation at the momen" is a silk slip over which an nnlined overskirt of the flimsiest material may be worn. Muslin robes and diaphanous draperies generally will be popular this spring, if the elements permit. Pale shades of biscuit color and of tan, as well as that vague tint called some- | what curiously “champagne,” are to be seen in the new cloths, and materials in these shadeswill be very much worn for coats and for shoulder capes as well as for gowns. The three-quarter cloaks, which were always of doubtful becomingness, will probably vanish altogether from our ken except for traveling purposes. Those delightful little triple capes in fine light cloth known already in some places as "three decker” capes, cut with a becoming fullness, but left sufficiently short never to be considered dowdy, are likely to replace them. Many of these have the three capes I braided just at the edge all round with I some contrasting color, and the turndown collars braided to correspond. Others again have the capes entirely untrimmed and simply finished with five or six rows of fine stitching. The smartest of these capes, in pale gray cloth, or in biscuit color, are lined quite simply with white satin, cr white moire. The linings of colored brocade Jb w DRESSY SPRING CAPES. have grown all too popular of late, and as a natural result the best tailors and modistes will have none of them and are falling back cn perfectly plain satin linings. The first cut shows a stylish walking costume in biscuit colored cloth, brown velvet and braid. lu the second are represented two dressy spring capes, one in black and gray brocade with black kilt ed lisse and the other of green brocaded velvet trimmed with chiffon frills edged with satin. An Easter Novelty. For prayer book markers there are now round pieces of gold or silver with the design of the anchor, cross and heart cut out. This is not quite at pretty as the three little emblems made of the metal in the ordinary way. but it is much more satisfactory, as the points, particularly of the anchor, have a most > uncomfortable way of catching into everything with which they come in contact A pretty Easter gift would be a set of prayer book markers in the appropriate colors for the different ecclesiastical seasons. Each marker would be made of ’ three pieces of ri bixin fastened together t at the top, where a little Maltese cross could be embroidered with gold or in r the color of the ribbon. The various colors, red, green, violet, etc., can be obi | tai tied at the places where ecclesiastical t goods are kept, and they would then be 1 of the churciily shades. They would be i in quite as good taste as the markers with the emblems attached.—New York Times.

A Woman’s Work. For thirteen years this uvman suffered from a help, less infirmity which baffled skillful medical treatment. f\ She was restored to health in a remarkable manner] and is now helpful to other sufferers.

For thirteen years Mrs. George L. Rogers, of West Main Street, Canton, N. Y., suffered from the indescribable tortures of inflammatory rheumatism. Only persons who have been afflicted with this disease know what such suffering is. Those who have never felt the pangs of this ailment have not the remotest idea of its tortures. For years this was an obstinate disease to cure. In recent years, however, there has been formulated a remedy which successfully j copes with it The many cures effected by Dr Williams* Pink Pills for Pale People attest to that fact ! One of the striking examples is Mrs. Rogers’experience. In speaking of it to a reporter she said: I 44 Thirteen years ago I was attacked with inflammatory rheumatism and a com plica- - tion of diseases. “ I cannot begin to describe my sufferings during that time. . “You can judge somewhat cf what I endured, when you look at these hands." I They were distorted, twisted and swollen. 44 My foot, too, is so much out of shape that the big toe lays across the others, the end touching the little toe. “Notwithstanding I am sixty-five years old, have a pleasant home and other comforts, life to me was far from enjoyable, for all other things pale into insignificance when i you art without good health. j

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Successful Cleaning and Dyeing. Special attention is given to clean- ' ing men's i lotting. All grease and spots arc removed. Repairing cloth- [ ing is done to perfection. Binding, I I re-lining, pressing and general repairs are made and the garments are made ' to look like new. Dyeing is done only ■ after the clothing has lxs*n thoroughly cleaned, and after being repaired and pressed, one would lie surprised to see how well an old suit of clothes is made to appear. The colors are fast and will not crock or fade. We pay express charges one way. Give us a trial. Johnston’s Steam Dye Works, Bluffton. Indiana. Handled jugs and loving cups in a highly glazed ware show artistic shapes and harmonious colorings. Charming effects have been gained in vases made of a combination of opaque and transparent glass. Very attractive are the embossed silver clocks with enameled dials. Hand painted wineglasses are as fascinating as they are fragile

Little Pimples Turn to Cancer. Cancer often results from an impurity in the blood, inherited from generations back. Few people are entirely free from some taint in the blood, and it is impossible to tell when it will ' break out in the form of dreaded Can- , cer. What has appeared to be a mere pimple or scratch has developed into I i the most malignant Cancer. •’I bad a severe Cancer which was at first only a few blotches, that I thought would soon pa»s away. I was treated by several able mT '3k physicians, but in anile J of their efforts the Gan7 ..ggjfstfP* cer spread until my con* a dition became alarming - U 7JR f} After many months of 4 aV treatment and growing m steadily worse. I de- ' dried to try S. 8. S. . which was so strongly recommended. The first S V. ' f b° ule produced an im- -! I continued y " the medicine, and in \ four months the last litt /EKA/'k scab dropped off. X \ f7 Ten years have elapsed, ’ and not a sign of the disease has returned.” i R. F. Williams, Gillsburg. Miss. [ It is dangerous to experiment with s l Cancer. The disease is beyond the skill of physicians. S. S. S. ie the only cure, . because it is the only remedy which goes deep enough to reach Cancer. ; S.S.S.’i Blood ■ (Swift’s Specific) is the only blood 1 remedy guaranteed Purely Vegetable. 3 All others contain potash and mer--0 cury, the most dangerous of minerals. g Books on Cancer and blood diseases t mailed free by Swift Specific Company, Atlant*, Georgia.

44 1 tried different doctors amt - prietary remedies, but no permanent’t?’ fit was obtained. n t<a i“Last March I was induced u > „ Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale Peop£ “Before I had finished the firstLx it, to feel that they were doing me gwi ««> “I have used thirteen boxes of tfi, and to-day feel better than for the nJh teen years. | “My appetite is good; I feel brtsht c f,«. ful and have a desire to live and enjoy “I have been a member of the Method ; church for many years, but for six VQ h was unable to attend. “Now I am able to attend the ch Ufcl , services regularly and certainly ap Wtc ,,,, that privilege. PPttaj, ‘ i “I consider Dr. Williams’ Pink Pill, i w Pale People a wonderful medicine and sm ■ confident no other remedy could haw i effected the wonderful cure they have j» my case. , I am glad to state this, hoping that Kau sufferer may profit by it and obtain relief.” , It was nature’s own remedy thataccom. I plished this cure caused by impure blmi for I>. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale PeoS are composed cf vegetable remediee that I exert a powerful influence in purifying and I enriching the blood. Many diseases lon» supposed by the medical profession to he incurable have succumbed to the poteut influence of these P>H». Thia universal j remedy is sold by all druggut*.

| Capital $120,000. KstabllshedlSf THE OLD ADAMS COUNTY BANK Decatur, Indiana. ' Doesa general banking business, makes col* i lections in all parts of the country. Buys town, township and county c-ders. Forein and domestic exchange bought and sold. Interest paid on time deposits. Officers—V . 11. Niblick. President: D. Studebaker. Vice President: R. K. Allison. Cashier, and C. S. Niblick. Assistant Cashier J. C?. MEFTUNE, DENTIST. Now located over Holt bouse't- shoe store is or*-oared to do all work pertaining to tN dental profession. Gold filling a specisBy me use of Mayo’s Vapor he is enabiwiu ertract teeth without pain. WorkguaranteNi John Schurger. W. H. Reed. DaveE-Snin* SCHURGER. REED A SMITH ATTORNEYS AT LAW. I Money to loan nt lowest ratesinf | Attracts of title, real estate aaa collect I Rooms 1. 2 and 3 Weltlejr block. JOHN STEELE. Trustee Washington Township. ! Office Days—Tjerdars and Saturdajs »tt- r veyor’s office. —Wednesdays at home. Lake Erie & Western R. RHiag*ara ■ Falls EXCURSION’ Wait for the Old Reliable Lake Erie and Western Personally Conducted ' Niagara Falls Excursion. Leaves Bluffton. Indiana j Thursday, August 4, ’ Rate $6.50...ALSO. Sandusky, Put-in Ba.> .Cle land and Buffalo, With Side Trips to Lewiston, Toronto, Thousand Etc., Etc. per tickets, rate, time and »” f taming general ’ Dlorll ? an ® ora‘I dress ' ticket agent of the above ro c. F. DALY.