Decatur Democrat, Volume 44, Number 39, Decatur, Adams County, 6 December 1900 — Page 8

| «4I»THERE IS NO MISTAKEN I CHAS. F. TRUE certainly has the largest and best assorted stock of Christmas goods he or any g lone else has ever shown in Decatur. ® DOLLS by the cart load, and everything in the doll catalogue... Doll houses, doll beds, doll || cradles, doll wagons, and everything to make the little girls happy. ® BOY TOYS—Would not forget to please the small boys with every kind of “boy toys —Horses, Wagons. Sleds, balls. Toy Engines. Locomotives, Magic Lanterns, Guns, Drums, and all kinds ® of toys to fill the little boy with pleasure to overflowing. H BOOKS of all kinds for both girls and boys. My line of Children’s books this year is positively ® the best in the city. All new and entirely different and much cheaper than other years. STRICTLY up-to-date assortment of Pictures and Medallions, such as you have not seen in this® city before. Call and make selections before they are picked over. M THE DECISION of everybody is that my assortment of French China and fancy dishes of every ® description is the finest ever offered to the people of Decatur. It is really a feast to the eyes to look over this part of my store. FANCY GOODS of all kinds—Glove Boxes, Handkerchief Boxes. Tie Boxes, Cuff and Collar® Boxes. Fancy Baskets, Pillow Tops, Mufflers, Kid and Silk Gloves, Handkerchiefs for the thousands. Silk Umbrellas, and a thousand and one other articles not herein mentioned. CANDIES—WeII I should say. You never heard of True taking a back seat in any line of trade, did you? Candies’ yes enough to supply you all. and I mean it when I say cheaper than ever gg ALL I ASK is for you to look through my stock. I have the goods at prices that will sell them, ® and will take pleasure in showing you through my stock. Try me on your Holiday Goods gS SB this year, and let me prove to you that I DO the very thing I advertise. ® Wishing you all a Merry Christmas Li /'a ITM F* £ TRI IP gS and a Happy New Year. Vll/AKLCO I. IKLJL.S

Th* ladies of th* Presbyterian «-hureh of this city will bold a Christmas Bazaar in the building just north of Schmitt’s meat market, beginning Tues.. Dec. 11. and closing ’hefollowing Friday. Supper will served «a*h evening from to 700. Articles for household usealao many fancy things suitable for Xmas presents, will b* on sale. There will be something for everyone to enjoy. The object is to start a fund for the erection of a new church. Here is a Georgia hoy's composition on the trouble in China: ‘’China is a land of heathens that wohld rather worship a aood*n god that grins at you than to go to church and pay p>ew rent. My pa was a missionary in China. When the Boxers commenced to box they knocked him out in th* first round, an - h* lost three fingers an’ a brand new hymn book with a bookmark in it. Then he corned home. He has still got 2 legs an’ 2 arms left though the Mission Band told him that he had Fist his head He says home mission takes the cake.’’ Ten Dollars Reward. The Toledo, St. Louis & Western Railroad company will put into service two new broad vestibuled passenger trains between Toledo and St. Louis. These trains will be the finest that can be produced. For the purpose of giving tliese two Clover Leaf flyers popular names, we herewith offer ?10.00 in gold to any person (except Clover Leaf employees) who suggests a name which is finally adopted by us. No conditions are attached and any number of names may be suggested by any one person. All commnications should lie addressed to C. W. Mordorff. Ass't Gen. Paw. Ag*ot, Toledo, Ohio, marking the envelopes “Clover Leaf Flyers.” Suggestions will lie received until Dec. 1, 1900, at which time a decision will be made. Special Rates via. C. 4 E. Account M Holidays. For the above occasion th* following arrangements will be in effect, for the general public. Tickets may be sold to all points in the central passenger association territory on December 22. 23, 24, 25 and 31st, 1900, and January Ist, 1901. good going only on date of sale, good to return until January 2nd, 1901 inclusive for one and one third fare for round trip. For students at educational institutions returning home for holidays,Chrismas ami New Years, the same rate* will be in effect to jjoints in the territory of the central passenger assodation as authorized above for the g. nor al public, but tickets are only to be sold on the dly the school classes, or day immediately proceeding, and then only on presentation of certificate issued by the principal officer of such institution. Tickets will lie limited for return to the day upon which the school reconvenes, but in no instance iat*r than January Nth, 1901. M. A. Hamm, agent.

ANNUAL MESSAGE PRESIDENT M’KINLEY ADV.SEF CONGRESS Os SOME SEEDS OF LEGISLATION. AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT GIVEN Much Space Devoted to th* Chiseve Sttaaboc With RecommenSatios* Touching Or Indemnity—The Pki.ippint Queata,*. Uh Armfi Needs and Other Mattery. Washington. Dec 4.—ln bis nM-reig-sent to t-ongrese yesterday. President McKinley devotes much spare to th* war in t'bina. H* describes in detai the Boxer movement from its tiegin ning down to the appointment of rep resentativea of the powers to n*.">tiat, terms of settlement. He commendthe American troops for tbe:r gal lantry and valuable services during hostilities. The president *x;»rew» the opinion ti.at the indemnities demanded of China should h- *u< b as are within her jiower to meet. Our relations with other nations are declared to tic satisfactory. The indemnities asked by Italy foi the lynching of Italians in Louisiana are h«ld to be just. and in this con section the president renews his rerommendatlon that the federal courts tie empowered to adjust such claims, and declare* that ‘ lynching must not be tolerated in a great and civilized country like the United States.” The president favors an inter oceanic canal across the isthmus. The message tells of the large surplus !r. the government revenues, shows the gotxl results of the financial act of 1!«M», and asks congress to enact any further legislation necessary to maintain the parity of gold and silver. A reduction of $30,000,000 in the in terual revenue tares is recommended. The Increase of our export trade ;s commented on by the chief executive who urges the Importance of commer cfal conventions with other countries for the promotion of reciprocity. Congress Is asked to aid the Americant merchant marine and to take cognizance of the president's former recommendation concerning trusts. In which he urged that a law be passed that would restrain Injurious combi nations of capital. The Instructions heretofore given to th* Philippine commission are contained In the mesfutge. These Instructions provide for municipal governments in the Islands and for such laws as promise to operate to the good of the natives. The president says that the insurgents are steadily losing ground Is-fore the American arms and only guerilla warfare Is now being waged. At y legislation affecting the islands should make the welfare of the

Fih,-.r--« paranec’nr Between .Vi..»« and wd-liers will be needed in the Philippine*, tbe president thinks, for «ome time to come. The me«KXge tou<-G-w bri-fly on Cuba and l otto Rico and asks that jurisdiction . .—r the ptrtdic lands in the latte* island be given tc -he - - retary of the interior. * The presideat a«ks congress to give him tbe |*>wer to In-rea»* the army to Kk'.'ss' men. should tbe emergency arise. He notea tLe improvement In the postal rewire through the rural free delivery syst.-m and approves tbe re quest of the -*-<-re‘ary of the navy for new ships. No penal- n legislation is proposed. It Is estimated that tbe annual sum paid in pensions will be increased between s3.ooO.'»<> and M.W0.000 as the result of a recent law passed for the benefit of willows of soldiers. Tbe president recommends that expert* be retained permanently in tbe census bureau to insure areuraty in statjs*ics: *hat the eight-hour labor law perfected and that sttffleien’ money G- voted to the commission to further the work in civil service reform. In conclusion the president warns congress against extravagance, saying: In our great prosperity w* must guard against tbe danger it Invites of extravagance in government expenditures and appropriations: and the chosen representative* of the people will. I doubt not, furnish an example in their legislation of that wise economy which in a season of plenty bus bands for the future.” boo 4 Fer Preset %*•. I.ast spring a feminine botanist blossom laden came upon a masculine naturalist who was just in tbe act of cramming a wriggling something into a tomato can In which something else wriggled. "To preserve them.” he said, feeling that an explanation was In order. “Do they make good preserves?” asked the sister scientist. — Youth's Comps ni<*L They t oulds't Hart. "The ladles In our congregation are pretty fond of me," said the minister's mischietous little boy. "Nearly all of them gave pa some slippers on his birthday." “I thought your pa always uses a slipper to spank you with.” "Bo h* does, but thes* he just got ar* the soft kind, that's all made out o' wool." Philadelphia l‘r< «s. A man who Is mu<h afraid of drafts has a feather suspended from tbe celling by a light silken thread. Should th* feather move In tbe slightest degree he doesn't rest content nnti) hr finds out where tbe draft comes from.

A TRYING POSITION Vid w.-r of Murdered Woman Testifies In Jew-ie Morrison Case. i rs-10. Kan.. I>ec. 4.—Olin Castk ■a- n tbe witness stand for fivt -, ye-'erday. during which time Im d-’.-iJ- 1 iJs relations with Jessie Morri- n G-sere the latter's fatal quarre. v ■ Mrs. Castle. Those who had ex peered that his eross-examinatior womd rev. al -ensational testimony were ; ,p rued. It was not dis d • -1 that his relations with Misti M - n had been any but those of a friend. It was shown that he had taken Miss Morrison riding, bad ac ' cepted ties from her and received let t*rs from her. tbe latter since he hat: become engaged to Miss Wiley, whe afterwards became Mrs. Castle. Castle admitted showing some of the let ters to Miss Wiley, and that they made her angry with Miss Morrison: be alsc' admitted that Miss Morrison had nev er threatened his fiancee, but instead had mad* friendly overtures to her It was made plain that jealousy ovet Castle existed between the two women. Tbe Sinews of W ar. Washington. Dec. 4. —The secretary of war lias forwarded to tbe house committee on appropriations a com I parative statement of war department | estimates for the fiscal years of 1901' and 1902. together with a statement j of appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30. 1901. The estimates; for 1901 am«mnted to TINT, .903.551 and th* estimates for 1902 amount to 171,-' T73JC’. The appropriations for the present fiscal year amount to F 145.205.934. Envoys In Conterence, Pekin. Dec. 4.—A1l the foreign en-! voys have now heard from their gov ernments regarding tbe >,lnt note to tbe Chiuere plenlpotentaries and a conference is being held today. Tbe envoys are not communicative, but enough Is known with reference to the objections of different governments to make it seem doubtful that the meeting will have a satisfactory conclusion. Plenty of Gold. Washington. Dec. 1.- The largest stock of gold coin and bullion ever held In the United States is now ac cumulated In the treasury and Its branches. The total has Isen rising steadily during the whole of the pres ent year and is now ?4i4,l(>N..Ts»i. or aG,ut f7OJMM),OOO greater than at the close of 1.599, DowGites Held For Trill. Victoria. B. C.. I>ec. 1, _ Eugene Brooks, a Zionite elder, and W. Maltby, one of hl* followers, have been committer! for trial on tbe charge of

t causing the death of Maltby’s 6-year-old son. by withholding medical attendance when he was suffering from 1 diphtheria. Body of Colonel Liseutn. San Francis, o. Dec. 3.-The body of Colonel Liscnni was yesterday taken from the- transport Thomas and carried. under military escort, to the Presidio, where it will lie until conveyed to Washington. Death of Col. Williams. Lafayette. Ind.. Dee. 4.—C01. John S Williams, died last evening, aged 77 1 year*. Col. Williams had held many prominent positions and was third auditor of the treasury under President Cleveland. MARKET QUOTATIONS Pr- vailing Prices For Grain. Provisions and Livestock 011 Dec. 3. Indianapolis Grain and Livestock. Wiirst-Wsgos. 73c; No. 2 red, steady. Corn—Steady: No. 2 mlzed. 36c. Oats—Steady; No. 2 mixed. 23Ue. Cattle—Strong at S3.iJO&>.M. Hngs-SPeady st 54.00t1i.85. Sheep—Weak at *2.«>Miaso. Lacuna— Steady at Chicago Grain and Provisions. I—,. . .Opened. Closed. W heat—--I*' » -70 H I 71% :n% i M &a£5 .36% I M <7atre2 j ::::::::::::::::::::: “%r k - ** :28 % {*“• nB7 II 87 “Crd- 1182 m.°v Ribs— ! I I 6 15 « 17 M,T <22 625 Cloning cash markets—Wheat. 70c- eoro «6%c; oats, 21%c; pork. 111.87; lird'iflS ribs, 46.17. ’ Ixjulaville Grain and Livestock. Wheat—No. 2 red and longberry, 73c Corn-No. 2 white, 40c; No. 2 mixed. 42c OatW-No. 2 new. 25%c: No. 2 white. 27%c Cattle—Active at 42 50QH 75. Hogs-Steady at 44.<X»U4.80. Sheep—Steady at 42 «>«r:i 00. Lambs—Steady at 43.0004.30. Cincinnati Grain and Livestock. Wbeat-Steady; No. 2 red. 76%c. Corn—Easier; No. 2 mixed, 87'ic. Oats—Firm; No. 2 mixed. 24Hc Cattle-Strong ut t2.2raU5.00. I llngs-Dull at 43.604H.80 , Sheep-Active at 41.2&M8.73. luimfMi-AeUve at $3.50(45.00 Chicago Livestock. ’ ere 42’^’ : W l0 «*’ 00 ; Hogs Steady at 44 40414.87%. Sheep Steady at 43.75414.40. lambs- Strong at 44.taaU5.na j New York Livestock. *" Cattle-Slow at 43.0Wjt5.65. r»" , Bogs-lower nt 55.00Q5.58. .» Sheep- Steady nt 42.2.v<t4.2t. lambs-StMdy at 44.0tm5.7fc z

-.WITH... Sil Isl 111. And malice toward none, with the VERY LOWEST prices, and in a position to know I am correct on Dinner Ware, Toilet Fancy China Lamps, Albums, Toilet Cases, Dolls, And a general line of Holiday Goods, To make you all merry on Christmas, and cause y°“ all to look forward to tu coming New Year happiness, knowing y° can always get real ow* gains at Ju bb uUUIUU With holiday greeting to you all in advance. D. D. COFFEE, Pr°P*