Decatur Democrat, Volume 44, Number 35, Decatur, Adams County, 8 November 1900 — Page 3

Chicago Opera Co. Opera house Saturday, Nov. 10. ; For Sale Saloon furniture. Ad|ress Mat Schaffer, Decatur, Ind. 34-3 ! Three beautiful operas for one ,rjce of admission at opera house Saturday. Nov. 10. I Carl Young the great singer is with lhe Chicago Opera Co. at op>era house Saturday, Nov. 10. Hear him. It is not an uncommon sight to see I Chinese soldier with a fan and an nibrella strapped across his back. When vou want prompt acting litile ( iHs that’never gripe use DeWitt’s Jttle Early Kisers. Smith, Yager A Falk. M A safe man is often better for the Diig poll than brilliant man. The after flashes and is gone, while the it her stands by you. Barney Kalver & Son, four doors oath of’Peoples' livery barn, pay the lighest prices for hides, pelts, furs, ton, metal, rubber, rags, etc. 25tf | A girl ran away from home, and her fether advertised her as:‘.Laura, aged h, dressed iu a straw hat.” What a x she’ll be in if that hat should blow iff. I To-day take Foley’s Honey and far. It positively prevents pneumonia, or other serious results. It Day be two late to morrow. Holtiouse. Callow & Co. n Recent episodes in the ring would eem to indicate that pugilists should rain their wives more and themselves »ss. When a fake is to l>e worked ,ot much training is demanded. One-Half The World Joes not know what the other half Its. Look about a bit. You’ll find our neighbors eating Fox’s “Forex” latter Crackers along with other subtantials. The English plan to avoid undue xeitement. and so their elections are onducted by installments. This jethod would break unpleasant news ) the government as gently as possile. After exposure or when you feel a old coming on, take a dose of Foley's loney and Tar. It never fails to ur«. and will prevent pneumonia or onsumption. Don't accept substiates. Nothing as good. Holthouse, fallow A Co. n Gypsies nre like birds in this respect: a the fall they hunta warmerclimate. Chicago paper notes that more than hundred gvpsies camped in Dock beet, near Wabash avenue. They ere on their way from Michigan to lie south. Both makers and circulators and Dunterfeits commit fraud. Honest len will not deceive you into buying worthless counterfeits of DeWitt’s fitch Hazel Salve. The original is ifallible for curing piles, injuries, sterna and skin diseases. Smith, agerA Falk. ts The figures as given out by the cenus bureau as to the population of the Inited States is 76,275,220. This is aly a preliminary statement of the irector and are subject to a close reision. The official announcement ill probably not be made for ten ays yet. When you feel that life is hardly 'orth the candle take a dose of Chamerlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, hey will cleanse your stomach, tone p your liver and regulate your bowls making you feel like a new man. ’or sale by Holthouse, Callow A o, n Notice.—Having purchased my rother's interest in the blacksmith bop on Jefferson street, I l>eg to an ounce that all accounts are payable > me. lam still at the old place and ould repect fully ask you for your usiness. Albert Buhler. 31-4 Connecticut has produced a queer )rt of freak who beats the “didn't now-it-was loaded” variety several | pints. A New Haven youth acci totally shot a playmate with a reelver. He admitted that he knew it as loaded, but said be “didn't think I would go off.” He didn’t Care. Housewife. My tar. I see a two-column article in ie Sunday paper about how even Dur is adulterated. Husband fell, I don’t care, ner need you. We tn t git nothin’ with our stomick if e take Dr. Caldwill’s Syrup Pepsin. II druggists sell it, or see Smith, agerA Falk. n The New York Evening Sun is not i favor of the new garment, and says: [A man has just got a divorce on the round that when he was married he idn t know what he was doing. It pnic out incidentally that he wore a fcirt: waist on that occasion. That, in felf, ought to have l>een sufficient to frove his irresponsibility.” I Consumption, the Snake. I Consumption is the serpent of dis k w ‘s it creeps upon its victims and Istens its deadly fangs without warnK. Don't neglect that cold of yours, feveland’s Lung Healer will cure it fthout fail. If it doesn't you can F v “ your money back. We will give a trial Ixittle free. Large bottles r cents. Holthouse, Callow A Co. I Andrew Reinhard will offer for sale ■ his residence 41 miles northeast of jera Cruz and 5 miles southwest of fonroe, beginning at I o’clock p. in., Monday, November 12, the follow Iff property, to-wit: Work horse, |«d mare, seven years old; two I cows, two yearling calves, two ■feng calves, two sow’s with pigs by three brood sows, five spring wagon and hay rake. ,W? 8: AH sums of $5 ami under, ? umf * over $5 a credit of 9 W ‘H ,M * ff> ve n. purchaser giv ' a PP rove< l security,

Sunday m the city. P 1 Roman Barthel «•!,» l to take and never gripe Smith Yager A Falk. 1 ’ & ’™ th Ihe h tench people are the fastest people going, and yet they consume more snails than any other people X cept the Digger Indians. P This as a time when stump speakrs freely quote John Stuart Mills’ famous lines: “Genus can only «■< Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver tablets cure biliousness, constipation and headache. Thev are easy to take and pleasant in effect. For sale by Holthouse, Callow A Co. n y It is said that Campbell, the noted New York lawyer who conducted the prosecution in the Youtsey case in Kentucky, has been retained to defend Mrs. John VanLiew, at Van Wert. Fox’s Are Favorites. People who try them always buy P cris P and "utty. Fox s “Forex’ Butter Crackers are iked by all who like fresh and dehcious crackers. October weather has been very delightful. lhe “oldest inhabitants” state that the leaves have remained on the trees longer this year than usual, and that the foliage has been exceptionally slow in changing color. Druggist Morgan of Crawfordsville, Ind., says: “Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is a medicine I can conscientiously recommend as it does just what you claim. It is the best laxative I ever saw.” Sold by Smith, Yager A Falk. u Millionaire Rockefeller has given his son some very good practical advice. As picked out of a considerable bunch of language it amounts to about this: “My son, wealth does not give you a license to be lazy. You must work for a living.” DeMitts Witch Hazel Salve will quickly heal the worst burns and scalds and not leave a scar. It can be applied to cuts and raw surfaces with prompt and soothing effect. Use it for piles and skin diseases. Beware of worthless counterfeits. Smith, Yager A Falk. ts A band of American confidence men have successfully done Berlin and other German cities, passing off Confederate $lO bills, which have been readly accepted at forty marks each. The police have received received reports of scores of victims. A famous painting may be worth millions or a big pumpkin may take the first premium, but Dr. Caldwell’s Syrun Pepsin brings more joy every day as it becomes better known and more generally used for constipation, indigestion, sick headache and stomach trouble. Get it at Smith, Yager A Falk’s. n

To the Deaf. A rich lady cured of her deafness and noises in the head by Dr. Nicholson’s Artificial Ear Drums, gave SIO,OOO to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure Ear Drums, may have them free. Ad dress No. 2616 The Nicholson Institute, 780 Eighth Avenue New Y’ork. 14yl Mark Twain refused to work half an hour for SSOO last week, giving as his reason that he was tired and needed rest. In noting his refusal the Cleveland Press says: “We can name several people who would accept those terms and throw in a week or two for good measure.” Homeseekers excursion via Clover Leaf route. On Nov. 2<>th, Dec. 4th and 18th, the Toledo, St. Louis A Western railroad will sell homeseeker's excursion tickets to the south and west at very low rates. For further information apply to nearest agent Clover Leaf route. G. W. Mordoff, A. G. P. A. The railway columns of the Indianapolis Press says that the new man agement of the Clover Leaf railroad has placed an order for ten new engines and 8,000 tons of steel rails. Three thousand tons of these rails are to bo delivered immediately and the other 5,000 tons about January 1. It It is said that heavy new steel rails will be put down between Kokomo and Marion this fall. Such is the testimony of thousands concerning Brown's Cure, a Perfect Family medicine, the best remedy known for the liver, kidneys and bowels, a positive cure for dyspepsia and all bowel troubles, sick headache, nervousness, constipation and loss of sleep. If you suffer try this great remedy and find health and happiness. Sold by Page Blackburn. Price 50 cts. Yi- Ki cures coms and warts. It 7 Public Sale: The undersigned will offer at public sale at his residence 11 miles north of Decatur, on the old D. C. Waggoner farm, on Thursday, Nov. 15, I'.XX), the following property: Horses 2 two-year-old colts, seven-year-old gelding, six-year-old mare, six-year-old brood mare. Cattle 5 milch cows, Jersey cow. will lie fresh in December; one-year-old Durham heifer, two-year:old steer, one-year-old steer, 2 spring calves. Two brood sows, nice lot of gocxi sheep, disc harharrow, drill, plows, harrows, harness, and other things too numerous to mention. Terms All sums of SS.(X) and under cash in hand; sums over $5.00 a ciedit of 12 months will lie given, purchaser giving note with ap. proved security. Edward Luttman

Go to the opera house tonight Kidnapped in New York. Madame Bunte’s singing alone is worth th# price of admission at opera house Saturday. Nov. 10. The “Full Weight” colored quartette rendered some excellent music at the Burt House Monday night. Lovers of comic opera should attend the Chicago Opera Co’s, production at the opera house Saturday, Nov. 10. People come into the world with a cry; they go out of it submissively. What kind of a commentary is that on the intervening time? For drain tile three to sis teen inches, brick and hollow building blocks, as good as the best, and at prices the lowest. Z. O. Lewellen, Monroe, Ind. 31 m 3 The king of Belgium was arrested in Paris last week for running an automobile a little too fast on the streets. When his identity became known he was released with a gentle admonition. Advertised Letters: Miss Maud Tyndall. Eph Thompson,T. M. Ayers, Rev. T. M. Ayers, May Elzey, W. H. Franks, A. Gaddarr, Miss May Hammond, Chas. N. Houck, Miss Sopha Leckler. It seems a pity that the fellow at the public meeting who yells so often and so loud isn’t entitled to vote anv oftener than the demure citizen who keeps his mouth shut. The campaign is a great producer of wasted emotions. If you have seen a child in the agony of croup you can realize how grateful mothers are for One Minute Cough Cure which gives relief as soon as it is administered. It quickly cures coughs, colds and all throat and lung troubles. Smith, Yager A Falk, ts There are many pens and numberless tongues attempting the futile task of defining love; but all is said and done, love is just love. As Burton says: “Te enlarge or illustrate the the power and effect of love, is to set candle in the sun.” Many of your friends, or people whom you know of, have contracted consumption or pneumonia by neglect of a simple cough. Foley’s Honey and Tar a safe, sure and pleasant cough medicine would have saved them. It is guaranteed. Holthouse, Callow A Co. n Edward Dewey, a brother of Admiral George Dewey, died at his home in Montpelier, Vermont, last Saturday. He was seventy-one years of age and had served during the civil war as quartermaster of the Eighth Vermont regiment. J. W. Bryan of Lowder, 111., writes “My little boy was very low with pneumonia. Unknown to the doctor we gave him Foley’s Honey and Tar. The result was magical and puzzled the doctor, as it immediately stopped the racking cough and he quickly recovered.” Holthouse, Callow A Co. n Low Rate of Interest. Money loaned at five per cent, interest, payable annually or semi-an-nually, at option of borrower, with privilege of partial payments at any interest paying time. No delay in making loans. F. M. Schirmeyer, Decatur Ind. 9tf

Notices have been posted by government official, of the detection of a clever counterfeit $5 certificate. The bill was copied after the new issue which contains a picture of One-papa, the Indian chief. The counterfeit is a good one and is printed on genuine silk fibre paper. It Saved His Leg. P. A. Danforth of La(4rango, Ga., suffered intensely for six months with a frightful running sore on his leg, but writes that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve wholly cured it in ten days. For ulcers, wounds, burns, boils, pain or piles it’s the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c. Sold by Page Blackburn, druggist. The following loving epistle was picked up in the street of a neighboring town where it was probably dropped by accident. It says: “Dear Fred The reson i didn’t lass when you last at me yesterday in the postoffic was becaus i have a bile on my face and kaiut lalf. If i lass she’ll bust. But i love you Fred, bile or no bile, lass or no lass. Y’our luvin Jane til deth.” To remove a troublesome corn or bunion: First soak the corn or bunion in warm water to soften it, then pare it down as closely as possible without drawing blood and apply Chamberlain’s Pain Balm twice daily; rubbing vigorously for five minutes at each application. A corn plaster should lie worn for a few days, to protect it from the shoe. As a general liniment for sprains, bruises, lameness and rheumatism, Pain Balm is uuequaled. For sale by Holthouse, Callow A Co. n Every now and then you read that corn is king, and then again you hear that cotton is king, but at the present time it is a safe proposition tosay that iron is king. Prevented a Tragedy. Timely information given Mrs. George Long of New Straitsville, Ohio, prevented a dreadful tragedy and saved two lives. A frightful cough had long kept her awake every night. She had tried many remedies and doctors but steadily grew worse until urged to try Dr. King’s New Discovery. One bottle wholly cured her, and she writes this marvelous medicine also cured Mr. Long of a severe attack of pneumonia. Such cures are positive proof of the matchless merit of this grand remedy for curing all throat, chest and lung troubles. Only 50c and SI.(X). Every Ixittle guaranteed. Trial bottles free at Page Blackburn’s drug store.

Don’t forget the Comic Opera Co. at opera house Saturday, Nov. 10. W. A Lower returned to Indianapolis yesterday, after a two weeks visit with friends and relatives. Public offices in Rangoon are to be provided with motors for punkah pulling and also with electric lights. Election day was as perfect as though made toorder and good weather is said to have existed all over the United States. Party politicians often quote Dan iel Webster, but they never get down to this one: “Falsehoods never agree with truths, but they usually quarrel among themselves.” Even royalty is not above the frequent use of slang. It is reported that one of the favorite expressions of the empress dowager of China was “Oh, go jump down a well.” Do you know how to wash? Well then you know’ how to dye, that is if you use Putnam Fadeless Dyes. Just boil the goods with the dyes, that’s all. Sold by Smith, Yager A Falk. 34-2 In noting that Count Werner, German minister of the interior, has been accused of accepting a bribe, an exchange laments that there is “strong American competition in this field, also.” J. Odgers of Erostburg, Md., writes: “I had a bad attack of kidney complaint and tried Foley's Kidney Cure which gave me relief, and I was perfectly cured after taking two bottles.” Holt house, Callow A Co. The sultan of Turkey has forbidden his war department to use balloons or carrier pigions for army purposes. His interdiction of the use of the atmosphere as an adjunct would meet with general approval if it applied to prize fighters. A Weight on the Hind Is often made heavier by over-rich food. Dyspepsia finds no place in the family where Fox’s “Forex” Crackers are used as an article of diet. These crackers have the fresh wheaty flavor so mush appreciated by cultivated palates. The time may lie coming when every fiat must have its summer garden or be under the ban. Private roof gardens are such a success in New York that the large boarding houses find it necessary to adopt them as a regular summer feature. Mrs. T. Briddleman, Parshallville, Mich., was troubled with salt rheum for thirteen years and had tried a number of doctors without relief. After three applications of Banner Salve her hands became better and in a short time were entirely cured. Holthouse, Callow A Co. n I have purchased the shop of the firm of J. B. Buhler A Bro. and all book accts., must be settled with me or credit will not lie given. You will find me at the old stand east of J. D. Hale’s warehouse, where I will be pleased to mwt my old customers. Thanking you for past favors I am as ever your servant. Al Buhler. 324 Some time ago, when roughs in Chicago annoyed John Alexander Dowie, lhe faith healer, a superior British journal sneeringly remarked that the incident revealed tbeessential lawlessness of Americans. It would be interesting to know what it has to say now that the same Dowie is being mobbed in London. Some Tonics Make Drunkards. But Cleveland’s Celery Compound Tea contains no alcohol it is the quickest and surest cure in the world for nervous prostration, constipation, indigestion and all diseases of blood, kidneys and liver. There is health and vigor in every ounce of it. We will give you a free trial package, Large packages, 25 cents. Holtbouse. Callow A Co. A new device for the consumption of smoke given off by loeotro ives has been invented which is said to give entire satisfaction. It is claimed to be almost perfect, irrespective of the moving or standing position of the locomotive. The cost of equipping a locomotive with this device is about $25, and when a large engine is worked to its utmost capacity it is claimed a saving of 28,000 pounds of coal per month is affected. Bismarck’s Iron Nerve Was the result of his splendid health. Indomitible will and tremendous energy are not found where stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels are out of order. If you want these qualities and the success they bring, use Dr. King’s New Life Pills. They develop every povVer of the brain and body. Only 25c at Page Blackburn’s drug store. An experienced teacher says that pupils who have access to newspapers at home, when compared with those who do not, are better readers, better grammarians, better punctuators and read more and obtain a practical knowledge of geo graphy in almost half the time required by others. The local home newspaper is decidedly an important factor in modern lite. This will not lie disputed by any one •ho has taken the trouble to investigate for himself. Many New Caaea. Our patrons are delighted with Dr. Marshall’s Lung Syrup and they say that nothing equals this medicine for coughs, colds and all throat and lung trouble. Several new eases have lieen added to the list that have been cured, where other medicines have failed to do the work. Dr. Marshall’s Lung Syrup is taking the lead for a genuine cough medicine, it never fails to cure. The first dose gives relief, and guaranteed to give satisfaction. Sold everywhere. Price 25, 50 and SI.OO. n

10,000 BARGAINS, AT THE “Big Store.” We will offer special bargains throughout our entire stock for the next two weeks, before our special new stock of Holiday Goods arrive... It will be to your interest to inspect a few of these special offerings, if you are looking for real bargains... Remember, we have anything you may want, from a safety pin to a load of hay... Come in. Kern, Beeler & Co. The Leaders.

Many people worry because they believe they have heart disease. The chances are that their hearts are all right but their stomachs are unable to digest fo<xl. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat and prevents the formation of gas which makes the stomach press against the heart. It will cure every form of indigestion. Smith, Yager A Falk, tt Seventeen New Y’ork and New Jersey banks have been heavy losers by embezzlements made by employes and officials during the last sixteen years. The aggregate losses of nine of these unfortunate institutions amounts to $5,867,716. Is it any wonder that an occasional crank is found who has no confidence in the security offered by banks? Always make love to your wife. Remember she is just as sweet and dainty now as when you used to hold her by the hand and look into her eyes and tell her she was your only love, your heart’s delight. Half the petulance and distress that makes you so irritible comes from indigestion. You can cure it by taking Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. It is guaranteed by Smith, Yager A Falk. n If you ask a man for an ad. ora few locals he will toll you he don't Ixfiieve in advertising the paper is never read. But let him be caught hugging the hired girl or chasing a loose piece of calico up the street after dark or struggling with a jug of “tamarin.” water, if the printing office is in the garret of a twenty story building, he will climb to the top and ask the editor not to publish it in the paper where everybody will read it. Recommends it totrainmen. G. H. Hausan, Lima. 0., Engineer L. E. A VV. R. R., writes: “I have been troubled a great deal with backache. I was induced to try Foley’s Kidney Cure, and one bottle entirely relieved me. I gladly recommend it to any one, especially my friends the train men, who are usually afflicted.” Holthouse, Callow A Co. n The true soldier is never afraid of a bullet or anything else, but it is a matter of prudence for him to be cautious. An implement to lie added to the soldier's kit which can be used as a spade, pickaxe or saw, and also as a shield for protection from bullets has been invented by the Earl of Wernyss It is said that the contrivance is to lie adopted by the British army. "I have usisl ChnmlH'rlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and find it to lie a great medicine/’ says Mr. E. S. Phipps, of Poteau, Ark. “It cured me of bloody flux. I cannot sneak too highly of it.” This remedy always wins the good opinion, if not praise, of those who use it. The quick cures which it eff<x.’ts even in the most severe cases make it a favorite everywhere. For sale by Holthouse, Callow & Co. n

Opera house tonight Kidnapped in New York. You cannot afford to risk your life by allowing a cough or cold to develop into pneumonia or consumption. One Minute Cough Cure will cure throat and lung troubles quicker than any other preparation known. Many doctors use it as a specific for grippe. It is an infallible remedy for croup. Children like it and mothers endorse it. Smith, Yager &. Falk. ts A traveler reports Honduras as a curious mixture of jungle and gigantic forest of cocoa and of rubber trees, of bugs, vampires, snakes and crocodiles of all manner of things that en*ep and crawl and sting and bite. Here in every hamlet and city, are to be found men of every lands, mostly outlaws from their own country. Chicago. Boston, New York and Philadelphia, all furnish their quota. England. France, Italy and even far away Russia have their share. There is no pleasure in life if you dread going to the table to eat and can’t rest at night on account of indigestion. Henry Williams of Boonville. Ind., says he suffered for years, till he commenced the use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, and adds. “Now I can eat anything I like and all I want and sleep soundly every night.’’ Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will digest what you eat. Smith. Yager A Falk. ts Settlers’ rates to the northwest via Clover Leaf route. Each Tuesday in November, the Toledo, St. Louis Si Western Railroad will sell one wav and round trip settlor's tickets to Helena and Butte, Mont.. Portland, Ore., Spokane and Tacoma, Wash., and other points in the northwest at very low rates. For further information apply to nearest agent Clover Leaf agent Clover Ijeaf route. Bamboo is of universal use in China. The windows are delicate lattice work of bamboo, and the furniture is of slender bamboo, bent and curled and plaited. The water bucket is a good big stock, sawed off just below the joint and made as deep as needed above it. For a bottle a slender piece is taken and treated the same way. Hunger is kept off by cutting the little tender shoots just as they peep from the ground and cooking them like asparagus. Notice—We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on two 25 cent Ixiitles orlxixesof Baxter's Mandrake Bitters, if it fails to cure constipation, billiousness, sick-head-ache, jaundice, loss of appetite, sour stomach, dyspepsia, liver complaint, or any of the (Psoases for which it is recommended. It is highly recommended as a tonic and blood purifier. Sold liquid in bottle, and tablets in boxes. Price 25 cents for either. One package of either guar antetxl to give satisfaction or money refunded. Page Blackburn. ts