Decatur Democrat, Volume 46, Number 10, Decatur, Adams County, 15 May 1902 — Page 6

No! I don’t want a bottle any cheaper, or twice as large, or one made by yourself. Ido want PERRY DAVIS’ "Painkiller and will not have any substitute; there is nothing else as good. DEATH IN FLAMES Explosion of Naptha Creates An Awful Scene In a Crowd at Pittsburg. A FIERCE SHOWER OF FLAME Hundreds of Persons Were Enveloped in the Fiery Bath, of Whom Probably Two Hundred May Die—A Score Killed Outright. Pittsburg. .May 13. —The Sheraden yards of the Pan-Handle railroad was the scene last evening of one of the most disastrous explosions known si. this section tor many years. A score of lives were lost and about 200 persons were so badly burned that, according to the judgment of physicians in attendant" 75 per cent of them will die from th' effects of their injuries. The cause of the catastrophe was the explosion of a train of naphtha cars which were being switched at the yard, and in the switching the rear car telescoped a car forward. The leaking naphtha ignited from a switchlight, causing an explosion which threw the flames 50 feet high. Muon of the escaping naphtha ran through Corks Run to Esplen borough, a dis tance of one and one-half miles, and caused another explosion, blowing 'o atoms the Seymour hotel and Collins House on River road, and badly wrecking a frame building near by in which ' were conen Eated 200 nr mnrp mpn I

vuugit gairu - ur uiurtf lutu Ironi Pittsburg and vicinity, betting on the races and baseball. Few of the occupants of this building escaped in- j jury, many being badly hurt. Mrs. ; Seymour and her daughter of the Sheraden hotel were seriously, and it is feared fatally, injured. The first ear of naphtha exploded about 4:40 o’clock and the spectacle soon attracted a large crowd on streets lining the hills on both sides of and parallel to the railroad. The second car exploded about 5 o’clock, but it was C:ls o’clock when three more cars of the deadly stuff went up with a roar that could be heard for miles, befort the work of destruction really began A torrent of flame belched forth on each side of the track sweeping back the terrified spectators like a charge of artillery and sending a shower of flame over their heads. The successive explosions had heated the air to such an extent that before the third explosion many were rendered unconscious by the extreme heat and the gaseous fumes, and were being carried away when the torrent of flame swept over the excited crowd. There was an awful hush for a moment, then followed a scene of frenzy. Men and women, their clothing ablaze, their faces p< orched and blistered, an 1 their hair burned off their heads, tan hither and thither, only intent on escape from the furnace of fire. Some gave vent tv frenzied appeals to kill them and put them out of their misery. African* Wn.h, bnt Never Wipe. Great attention is given in most of tlie African tribes to the care of the body. The teeth are cleansed with a stick which has been chewed into a kind of brush. The hands are washed frequently, not by turning and twisting and rubbing them together j one within the other, as with us, but I by a straight up and down rubbing, »;uch as is given to the other limbs. This manner of washing Is so characteristic that an African might be distinguished by It from a European without reference to the color. The sun Is

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n j A LIBERAL RAISE House Increases Senate Relief Measure ; to $200,000. Washington. May 13. —The house oy vote a bill granting $200,000 for the I relief of the sufferers in the West I t. the relief measure passed by the sen- j j ate and followed the receipt of a mes- I I sage from the president setting forth ’ | the magnitude of the calamity and ur,?- j ing an appropriation of $500,000. A I special meeting of the appropriations i committee was held to facilitate action I on the bill, and it was reported to the j house soon after the receipt of the i message. Mr. Hemenway (Ind.), the acting chairman of the committee, explained that the amount was limited to $200,000 owing to the fact that large I contributions were being made. The discussion was brief. Mr. Underwood (Ala.), being the only one to speak | in opposition. The bill was passed by 196 to 9 votes. The senate at once concurred in the amendment, and it was sent up to the president, who was waiting to attach his signature to the bill. The Official Report. Cincinnati. May 10. —A special from ! Washington says the state department has just received a telegram from Consul Pearson, stating that Clara I Taylor has been arrested by the Ital- , ian police authorities and will be held for the American officers. Little Margaret is in safe hands and her speedy return to her mother and father In Cincinnati is now assured. The Taylors were Identified by Consular Agent Ameglio of San Remo. Deadly Kentucky Affray. Grayson. Ky„ May 12.—Robert Hicks was killed, Tom Tackett fatally wounded. W. M. Smith shot in the fore- ! head, and Henry Tackett cut three I times with a knife so that he will die, j and others were hurt in a row at Olive Hill Saturday night. The guilty par ties are under arrest and more trouble is expected. Holland Is Gratetui. The Hague, May 9. —In the presence of the prince consort and a distinguished congregation which attended Ascension Day services at the church in Apeldoorm yesterday, the Protestant minister delivered an address of thanksgiving for the preservation of the life of Queen Wilhelmina, who. he said, had been saved by the hand of God. Spain’s Regent Retires. Madrid, May 13. —The queen regent of Spain yesterday took formal leave of her ministers and practically relinquished to her son. whose coronation will occur Saturday, the solemn charge which she has so faithfully fulfilled for the past 16% years. —— — - - ( Long Session Ended. Columbus. 0.. May 13.—The 75th J

general assembly adjourned sine die today. The Reason. A German professor who is given to great deliberation of speech and has never been known to increase its speed under the most compelling circumstances bad an amusing experience in a restaurant not long ago. The waiter bad brought him raw oysters. and, to his dismay, he saw that

the professor bad apparently no intention of tasting them. "I cannot eat these oysters.” said the German slowly, without raising bis eyes to the anxious waiter. The man seized the plate and bore It out of sight in an Instant. He was a new waiter, and it was with much trepidation that he laid the second supply of oysters before this discriminating patron. *’l cannot eat these oysters,” said the professor after one glance at the plate which bad been set before him. "I—l think you’d find them all right, sir,” faltered the waiter. “I don’t think there's anything wrong about them, sir.” He looked miserable, having been told that the German was a frequent and valued patron of the restaurant and must be well and quickly served. I cannot eat these oysters,” announced the professor for the third time, with the calmness of chorus in a tragedy, “because as yet you have furnished me no fork.”-l’outb’s Companion. *!>•» Earttewt (Iran, The earliest mention of cigars in English occurs In a book dated 1735. A traveler in Spanish America named Cockbum, whose narrative was pubj lished in that year, describes how he ! met three friars at Nicaragua, who. he says, “gave us some seegars to smoke; • • • these are Leaves of Tobacco rolled up in such Manner that they serve both for a Pipe and Tobacco Itself; » • • they know no other way here, for there is no such Thing as a Tobacco Pipe throughout New Spain.”

HEROISM AT A FIRE. — The Result When Neither Girl Would Climb Down First. Not long ago a hotel was partially burned and was the scene of some senI sational escapes as well as of more I than one death. A young woman was telling of her exjieriences cn that ' when she and a friend occupied j a room on the third floor. They had ( been talking until a late hour, when i they were startled by the cry of "Fire!” 1 “We jumped up.” said the girl, "and rushed to the door. Flames fillet the corridor. The elevator shaft and the fire escapes were quite cut off from us. and nothing remained for the people on our side but to use the windows. As Kate and I stared out at the red glow in horror one or two people passed the windows, letting themselves down by the ropes. We looked out at them, dazed for a moment, and the crowd below shouted, ‘Don’t jump! 1 i Then my brain cleared. I am pretty good at climbing, and somehow the idea of my being injured never entered my bead. I said to Kate: ‘Quick! Take the rope and let yourself down!’ Kate turned to me and said quietly, I i but firmly: ‘I am stronger than you. i j You go first.’ “‘1 won’t,’ said I, with insinuating i contempt. ‘You know I can always I take care of myself.’ “ ‘I shan’t go first.’ said Kate. “Then we both lost our tempers. ’ ‘Kate.’ I said, ‘your chief fault always ■ was obstinacy.’ " ‘Oh,’ said she in withering scorn, ! ‘and you’re not at all obstinate, stay- ' ing up here to burn!’ “One form after another passed the window. The flames shone brighter than ever. I was furious at Kate and : she at me. We shook our fists at each other. The crowd shouted, ‘Don’t jump!” and I shrieked back at them: ‘l'm not going to jump, you Idiots! It’s Kate’s fault!’ “Really, when I think of the names we called each other, standing there with death creeping closer every moment. I blush. The crowd yelled frantically. 'I won’t go first!’ I shouted at Kate. “‘I won't stir an inch!’ she shrieked at me. “ ‘Then we’ll die!* I cried melodramatically. “ ‘Don’t be a fool! Take the roper she yelled. “ ‘No!* I ahouted. Just then there was a great shove at the door, and the i firemen shouted in the corridor. ‘lt’s all ; out!’ Kate and I fell into each other's arms hysterically. We vowed never to speak of our idiocy, but we have a sense of humor, and so we've both told , the story of our heroism.”—New York Tribune. — FUN FOR THE DINNER TABLE Suggestions by Which a Roiteas Can “Make” Conversation. A hostess always finds that it requires more tact to keep the ball of conversation rolling while her guests are at table than any other time. The

following suggestions may prove of value as an ice breaker: To each guest give st card on one side of which is a dainty pen and ink sketch of some vegetable, an artistic bunch of celery, lettuce or fruit. On the opposite side have the beading: “now SOME OTHER PEOPLE ATE.” Below have the following statements, the descriptions to be answered by words ending in “ate:” Na 1 never ate alone—Associate. No. 2 never ate with his superiors— Subordinate. No. 3 ate very daintily—Delicate. No. 4 ate in the most lusty way—lnvigorate. No. 5 ate like somebody else—lmitate. No. C ate so that he constantly grew worse— Deteriorate. No. 7 ate In high places—Elevate. No. 8 ate in away that compelled attention— F ascinate. No. 9 ate with other representatives— Delegate. No. 10 ate with the politicians—Candidate. No. 11 never ate today what he could leave until tomorrow —Procrastinate. No. 12 ate so that bis food was well chewed—Masticate. No. 13 ate more than was necessary— Exaggerate. No. 14 tbs always the last one to eat —Terminate.—What to Eat. Econonilral. A good story is related of an English theatrical manager who, by thrift and hard work, had amassed a fortune. Previous to the production of one play the stage carpenters bad to repair a trap, and the head carpenter went to ; the manager and Informed him that it could not be done in the dark. "Well, lad, thae won’t have t* gas,” I answered the manager. "Here, tak’ this and buy a candle.” And he banded him a halfpenny. The carpenter pleaded that they wanted two In order to get sufficient light “How long will V job tak’ thee?' I asked the manager. “About ten minutes,” was the reply. “Then cut t’ candle In two,” was the answer. ‘Thee won’t have any more i money.” An Emerson Thought. Ho who knows that power is In the soul, that be is weak only because be has looked for good out of him nnd elsewhere nnd. so perceiving, throws i himself unhesitatingly on his thought, : Instantly rights himself, stands In the erect posltlou, commands bls limbs, works miracles, just as a man who i stands on his feet is stronger than a j man who stands on bls head.—Ralph ! Waldo Emerson. The real old fashioned woman takes i a folded handkerchief to church with her and brings it home still folded.— Atchison Globe.

To Core ■ Colp In One Dey Take Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. All druggist refund the money l if it fails to cure. E. . Groves sig-, I nature is on each box. 25c. t» We are gradually escaping from the [ I slaterv of the trusts on the necessar- j desof life. “Dandelion greens" and! •■pi,. pi u.t ‘ t ; - .v edit r'- ! ■ The state reports 9.000 children had to quit school on account of their i eyes. Adams county had 15 of them. Are you going to join them when you can find if your eyes are defected at Hensley's free. 304 f Spring, spring, you naughty thing why do vou persist in your Highland fling and give us bleak winter s sting? Whv don’t you be prettv and sweet as of vore —instead of a dirtv and shocking old bore’. Enk Preparation No. 31 is a positive cure for dyspepsia and indigestion. For all manner of stomach troubles it will be found beneficial and very rapid in its action. Relieves congestion from excessive use of alcoholic drinks. Sold by HolthouseI Callow A: Co. ts FOR QUICK CASH SALES J. D. HALE, DEALER IN Grain, Seeds, Wool, Oil Salt, Goal, Lirqe, Fertilizers. Kiev tors cn the Chicago & Erie and Clove Leaf railroads. Office and retail *tore south ist corner of Second and Jefferson Streets pF” Your oat rename solicited. 1 DR. FENNER’S KIDNEY and Backache All diseases of Kidneys irv Bladder Urinary Organs. I’l 111 Al- Rheumatism, I I .1/ i" ache. Heart Disease Gravel I ■ ■ 111 I , Dropsy. Female Troubles. V/ V 11 *. Ls Don’t become discouraged. There is a cure for you. If nt*cv»ary write Di Fenner. 1 I He has bpent a life time curiag just such cases as your-. All con»ultatns Free. • “A gravel lodged in my bladder. After' 1 using a few bottles of Dr. Fenner’s Kidney - i and Backache Cure I passed a gravel half as lame as a marble. The medicine prevented further I was cured. W. T. OAKES. Orrix, Va." i Druggist*. 50c.. W. Ask for Cook Book Free. SLVITUS’DANCE Fenner, Fredonia.Si. Y '

Delicious Recipes on every package Many good things beside mince pie can be made with NONE SUCH Mince Meat Recipes on every package for Fruit Pudding, Fruit Cake and the tempting ’’None-Such Hermits.” Ten cents a i;-1 2 ‘P ie package , j at any pood grocer ® intown - Merrell-Soule Co. I "•."yXIATp Syracuse, N.Y.

Home Seeker’s Excursions I ■ VIA h Southern Railway — i To All Points in Alabama. Georgia. Florida, i .North and South Carolina, Kenntuckv, Missouri, Tennessee i and Virginia. } ONTUESDAYS. ■ l May 20. June 3 and 17. July 1 I ‘ and 15. August 5 and 19. Sept. 2 aud 16. October 7 and 21. AT THE VERY LOW RATE of one fare for the round trip i plus $2.00. H Tickets are good going fifteen I> •lays and for stop-over south the Ohio River with final limit for H return of twenty one days from 1 date of sale. For information about rates etc., call on your ! nearest ticketagent C. B. ALLEN J. 3 McCLLLOLOH | s’t A r ...i >■ Derborn »t .H. Louis. Mo. Chicago 11l 1 for information about farm » lands, business locations etc i write. ’’ j J. F. OLSEN, Lland and Industrial Dep't CHICAGO H L. I Ji: %

In this list there are many good properties, offered below actual cost of ■ we have other properties uot listed here tor rent, sale or trade. a«h transactions gl,®- I advantage to buyerand seller, and 1 now have a large number of <msh pun-h «’£’•» what they want is placed upon the market If you are Interested In the pur ■h. l «e ( , r S« j farm lank business rooms, residences, mill machinery town or city property, write or for one ot our recent lists for full descriptions. Refer to properties by number Addreu* 1 East side Second St. J- •*- SNOW, Decatur, Indiana

No. 57 for sale. Thirty-five building lots in ! price from 8135 to SBSO. No. •>! for sale. Four acres south of vineyard. SBOO. No. 97 for sale. One-half acre south of De- ! catur, house, etc.. BWO. No. 65 for sale of trade. Thirty acres north I of Geneva, oil land SHOO. No. 66 for sale or trade. Twelve, acres in west Decatur. Fruit and poultry farm $3750 No, 106 for sale. Sixtv acres good farm land, i Wabash township 83700. No. I'7 for -ale or trade. Sixty acres Hoot township, near Decatur $3600. No. 96 for sale. One acre in northwest Decatur, house, stable, etc. 81560. No. ft! fi r sale. Twenty acres In north Preble township 8900. No *• for sale. A forty acre farm in Union township 813 W. No. 130 for sale. A forty acre t ract in East Hoot township 814.50. No 108 for sale. A forty acre tract in East 1 Washington township 83(00. No. 101 for sale. An eighty acre tract, south Washington 84000. No. 103 for sale. An eighty acretract in Monroe tow uship, fair buildings 84700. No. 109 for sale. An eighty acre tract In Root township 84500. No. 110 for sale. One hundred and eight acres East Washington 84300. N' .PC for sale. One hundred twenty acres, Washington township JtWuO. No. 64 for sale. One hundred fifty and onehalf acres. Root township S7OOO. N.>. 91 for sale or trade. Two hundred and ninety acres, near I lecatur. Indiana S2OOOO. No 103 for sale of trade. The "New Craig” hotel in Os.-lan. Indiana $3500. No. 11l for sale or trade. A large five stand roller flour mill in Decatur Indiana. Capacity 75 barrels of flour daily B'Xbb. No 112 for sale or trade. A large and modern hotel property, "The Burt," Decatur. Indians 835000. No. Il l for sale or trade Five acres of coarse gravel near Decatur SSOOO. No. 114 tor sale. Two story brick business room on East Monroe street, Decatur (SOW. N 67 for sale or trade. Two storv business i room on Winchester street. Decatur 8115 u. | No. :<5 lor -ale. Neat new cottage on Jackson street, five rooms $675. N 115 for sale. A modern, new. five room cottage, large lot, on Mereer street 81100. No. 78 for sale or trade. A seven room cottage on South Tenth street S7OO. No. 76 for sale. Six room cottage, three lots, | Eleventh street 81100. ! No. 118 for sale or trade Modern six room ■ cottage on North Second street 81375. No 117 for sale. Story and a half nine room I house on Monroe street $3500 ' No. 73 for -ale. A nine room two story brick on North Second street 81SU0.

Fk H I pODr. Williams’lndian Pile ■ ■ I ■■ u 111 | Bleeding and Itching •■ Piles. It absorbs the tumors. ” ■ ■ i.. a the itching at once, acta ■ ■■as a p- ultice, gives instant refl lief. Dr. Williams' Indian Pile Oint- ■ mi nt i-prepared for Piles and Itching of the private parts. Every box is warranted. By druggists, by mail on receipt ofpi--.ee. .'.‘l Cent, and ,1.00. HUIUFICTURIhG CO.. Props., Cleveland, Ohio Nachtrieb X Fuelling. <@ RAILROAD WEST. No. 5, vestibule limited, daily for I Chicago f IS-38 n m No. 3. Pacific express, daily for ( P Chicago ( 225a m No. J, express, dally except Sun- I day for Chicago f io : « B . m EAST No. 8. vestibule limited, dally for I New York and Boston f 7:57 pm No. 2, express, dally except Sun-1 P day fur New York. ( i No 12. express, dally for New ■ Yor h klnd h ß C^Wn eS S ' eeplDg T E i I)Wiston 2StUP at 811 statlons 00 the C A 12 carries through slccDing cars o Columbus. Circleville, Chfillcoth?.Vave£ ly. Portsmouth. Ironton, and Kenova, via Columbus, Hocking Valley i Toledo? and Norfolk V Western lines •No. 13 will not carry any baggage. (•rand Rapids A. Indiana. [Effect March 2, 1902.] TRAINS NORTH. STATIONS. *Nu. 5. |»No.3. ‘.So 7 p “ Tina tn Johnwi;y“ ty . 11 p “ | p m 5:5s a m SnowFiiii H:® P m naipm Wtacheiur 12 :o. am t .» Dln 2:12 a m Rid ire vi llp {.» < * I ! P m «:27 a m Monrive/. 1 “ u ’ifKs® ?%•“ DECATUR 1:30 am g-iSnS Williams Hi Em 5 : ?? anl Hoagland I ' p “ fJ » « • l-s &h Kaar «■* 1,1 11:50 P™ 10:53 am Petoskey 2-50 S£ Em!" 1 5:45 P™ M City. tffgg •Dally, except Sunday. tDally. TRAINS SOUTH _BTATIONS. _ | 2No2 ; _ ♦ ■STT - »ty 3 «;!?:s Howard City/. 4 : Mam « ;Ma ® Grand Rapid, . LSo 2 S “uoEE DEC ATI K 1:19 pm 12-7 am Monroe r:c!>m Berne.. ’ 1 44 n m !» ’??? ni Geneva T' m f< 5 J a,n ,I:4 ‘am Briant 7200 nm 5 :56 «>n Portland. 2 : I?SS w Ridgevine::::: i-JSse ?»•» Winchester.. . S:4O p m 204 J B m Snow Hill H T.jCam fcn Fountain city. 3:17 pm iitian’, Z : l! ain Richmond,.s, Saturday f’ronl'iu.Ainac'ciTv. ’ D *“ y Moe,>t O.L Lockwood. Gen./a^AMn” o '' Ag 3 ,“

No 11' for sal;-. Story and a half -even „ house and also a four room house • ferson street 82350. 100 J «- ■ No. 75 for sale. Seven room cotta -e nn u roe and Tenth street 813 W un "C* ' No. 68 for eaie or trade. Eight room storvl a half residence in Monr.s vil,.. No. 70 for sale or trade. Large nine „ I brick residence on North Secund >• j No.flQft>r sale or trade. A modern room story and a half residence on w 2 Monroe street 81800: “ "* No. 51 for sale or trade A large two nine room residence, on Marshall St.fiMC No. s7 for sale or trade. Nine res‘3™. property lu Ft. Recovery. Ohioßlo. “* j No 79 for sale Story and a half seven ’ house on Madison street BW. No. 82 for sale. Good six room cottage in neva 8800. j No. 8«for sale. Story and a h.,if eight ■ house on Nutman and Sixth street »12s 1 No. 80 for sale. Four room cottage on ! Chestnut street 8500. ™ No. 81 for sale. Desirable six root W tt-i» near Fifth street. North Decatur 8-5.1. ‘ ‘ No. 47 for sale or trade. A two «tory m denee property and two lots on Elm st liai No. 48 for sale or trade. New : u lem e ght room, story and a half residence on Marehin street 81850. No. 53 for sale or trade. Seven room storv and a half residence property in LinnGn t, Indiana 8115 U. No. 52 for sale or trade A six room cottar? on Nutman street SIOOO. No. 49 for sale. Large two story tea room residence on Winchester street 82700. No 104 for sale. A nine ro. . . ttage , a Sixth street, near Monroe 81175. No. 90 for sale. Seven room cottage on K rstreet CBool k No. 119 for sale. Story and a half wenrooa residence on North Second street }ltWo. No. 120 for sale Cottage of six room? oa Short street fhXX). No. 71 for sale or trade Story and a ha'f eight room residence on Line street HIM. No. "4 for sale. Story and a half seven rooa residence on Monroe street ;12h j No. 121 for sale. Modern two story brick residenee. large and roomy, on East Monroe i street 84oou. i No. 77 for sale or trade. Five room cottage near South Third street 850 u No. 122 for sale. New four room cottage os West Madison street 8525. ; No. 123 for sale. Story and a half residenceoa Chestnut street 872.’.. No. 124 for sale. A new five room residence on South Main street 8500. No. 125 for sale. A cottage residence, fire rooms, near West Elm street 8500. No. 126 for sale. Two story brie- residence and storeroom in Hoagland. Ind. 83700.

P " ■■ ■ — rr==S 0 I EAST. " No. 6, The Conim'l Traveler daily j No. 2. Mai), daily, except Sunday ’a m k No. 4. Day expre*»«. daily.. Til-’p.m Nu. 22. Local freight . > j WEST. No. 3 Day express, daily a.m I No. 1. Mail, daily except Sunday ]l:lßp.m I No. 5. The Comm T Traveler, dacy x No. 23 Local freight 12.U6p.rn Mortgage Loans* Money Loaned on favorable terms, I Low Rate of Interest. Pri.elege of partial payments. Abstracts of Title carefull)/ prepared. 1 F. M. ©GHIRMEYEn. E Cor. Second and Madison i DecatUf, Indians- — — — — fv/lwo iWIRACIG lexas A NEW FAST TRAIN Between St. Louia and Kan»a» City W* l OKLAHOMA CITY, WICHITA, DENISON, SHERMAN, DALLAS, _ EORT W< »TH And principal points In Texas and ’ west. This train U new through’ made up of the finest equipment. , ffl with electric lights and nil otht traveling conveniences. It runs vU U“ r completed Red River Division*. Every appliance known to building and railroading has been <mi • in the make-up of this service. IncluJUis Case Observation Cars» under the management of Pr , e ' l it '* Full information as to rates and ,11“ a trip via thia new route will be cheen furnished, upon application, by J sentatlvo of the Frank U. Reilly, General Agwf’jjDstf Lnlou Trust Bldg, 4U7 Walnut st, Linc'“