Decatur Democrat, Volume 48, Number 36, Decatur, Adams County, 10 November 1904 — Page 6

QUEER OLD LAW. BtShteeuth Century Edict Aa«ia«l Tobacco t hewing. In the code of laws passed by th* towns of Windsor. Hartford and Wethersfield in the years 1738-38 may be found the following on tobacco chewing: “Forasmuch as it is observed that many abuses are crept in and committed by the frequent taking of tobacko. it is ordered by the authority of this court that no person under the age ol twenty-one years nor any other that hath not already accustomed himseife to the use thereof shall take any tobacko until hee bath bought a certificate Tinder the hands of 4bme one who are , approved for knowledge and skill in physicks that it is useful for him and also that hee hath received a lycense from the courts for the same. “And for the regulating of those who either by theire former taking it have, to theire apprehensions, made it neces- < sary to them or upon due advice are persuaded to the use thereof, it is ordered that no man within this colonye I after the publication hereof shall take any tobacko publiquely in the streets, highways or any barnyards or upon training days, in any open places, un- | der the penalty of sixpence for eagh •ffense against this order in any of the : particulars thereof, to bee paid without I gainsaying, uppon conviction by ths, testimony of one witness—that is, without just exception—before uny one magistrate. “And the constables in the several ’ towns are required to make presentment to each particciar court of such as they do understand and can convict to be transgressors of this order.’ Pittsburg Gazette. HINTS FOR BRIDEGROOMS. Plenty of Advice For Brides, but Not a Ward For the Men. A thoughtful young man of Wash- I ington was heard to decry the other day the fact that, while there is a deluge of "don’t’’ and "do” for the bride to follow, the bridegroom must shift for himself. “There is absolutely nothing to guide a man but his own awkward self. It isn’t fair,” he said. “From the time a girl is aid enough to detect sound she understands the importance of having things done properly at a wedding, while the prospective groom is only something necessary to complete the picture. Nothing short of inspiration can get a man through a marriage ceremcny gracefully. "Id order to Impress the bride and apectatcrs that be is enthusiastic about it he appears with a sort of froz-rn gr;n on his face that you expect to melt at any moment and run down his collar. If he is too frightened to respond in a loud voice some of the bride’s girl friends will whisper that ‘it was plain ly evident he was unwilling from the start.’ Again, if he replies in a 10->d, stern voice another bunch in nn ther direction of the church will huddle together and expiess how glad they are that they are not marrying him. while the attitude of many is that they are signing away their life and all worth living for. So I. for one. think it high time ti.i t somebody wrote a few hints on how to behave, that we men may appear enthusiastic about being married without being ridiculous.’’ —V* ash Ington Post. He Kept Ht» Seat. The nearsighted man. comfortablj ensconced in the corner of the car. looked up at the woman who was holding a large bundle in one hand while she clung to the strap with the other. “Madam,” said he, a wave of sudden generosity sweeping over him, “I make it a rule never to give my seat up to any woman, but I will be glad to help you. Let me hold your bundle for 1 you.” “Oh. thank you. sir.” replied the fair passenger: "I hope you know how.” Whereupon she deposited a gurgling six-month-old infant in his lap, to the ! undisguised joy of the rest of the strap holders.—Cincinnati Times-Star. Monopolies In Old England. Mon polies were quite common in England long before the days of the Stuarts, while it was under a Stuart. James 1., that an act was passed deJi daring void all monopolies for the sole buying, selling and making of goods excepting patents for fourteen years for any new process or new manufacture. This indeed was the first step toward free trade. The Tudors were really the great creators of monopo lies, and Elizabeth was the greatest de veloper of them.—All the Year Round

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WASTED INDUSTRY. A Moose Tank That Failed Became of a Lack of Ingenuity. A number of white footed mice which I had in captivity, says a writer in Country Life In America, escaped from their, cage to a cupboard in the kitchen, and thence through a hole in the plaster and between the laths to the walls of the house. Every night they came out for food. One evening I saw a mouse come out of the cupboard J He found a hickory nut on the floor | and attempted to carry it up the wall \ twelve inches to the hole in the plaster | out, alas, the crack between the laths was too narrow, and after fumbling < with Lis burden for a minute or two he dropped it to the floor Next he I tried -o push it in ahead of him. and failing in that, he went in himself I turned round and attempted to pull it j In after him. Occasionally it would; slip out of his paws and roll upon the I kitchen floor, and then out he would J come and repeat the whole performance. He tried it again and again, but with no better success. He kept at it until far into the night, and when 1 awoke at 7 o’clock the next morning the first thing that I heard was that mouse or another one fumbling ana dropping the hickory nut Since then I have kept them well supplied with nuts. and. although they still spend hours in carrying them to the crack in the laths and letting them ; fall, they are always forced in the end to eat them in the cupboard. There is ■ plainly a lack of ingenuity, because ten ; minutes' gnawing would have solved | the problem. Had the aperture ini either case been too narrow to admit themselves they would have quickly j widened it with their teeth, but to apply the same principle to get the nut' through seemed to be a piece of rea-, eoning entirely beyond them. ORIGIN OF ORATORIOS. — They Were First Introdaced In th* Sixteenth Century. I St Philip de Werl, a Florentine priest, bom 1515, first introduced dramatic services in his oratory. In order to draw the young or careless to church he and others who followed his lead had hymns, psalms and spiritual aAugs or cantatas sung either in chorus or by a single favorite voice as special attractions. These pieces were divided into two parts. Sacred stories or eyents from Scripture written in verse and byway of dialogue were set to music, and th» first part was performed before the ■ sermon, which the people were induced to stay and hear that they might not miss the performance of the second part. The subjects in early times were the "Good Samaritan” and the “Prodigal Son,” which by the excellence of the 1 composition, the band of instruments i and the performance brought the mui sic of oratory in.to great repute. Afterward any such rendering of sa- | cred musical drama obtained the genI oral appellation of “oratorio.” The first i oratorio in England was performed in London in Lincoln’s Inn theater in Portugal street in 1732. Headdresses In Africa. The married women and the men of the upper Mobangi wear their hair long and in braids, which are profusely adorned with colored beads woven in and out among the locks. This coiffure excites the astonishment of all travelers who see it Coquetry is the privilege of the sex under the tropics as well as in civilized lands, and the women are very proud of their headdresses. The arrangement of their hair requires a number of days, and while it is in progress or when they fear that it will be disarranged they cover the hair with a finely woven net of wood fiber. Ivory needles handsomely carved keep the arrangement in position and give it a truly artistic aspect Curious Legal Custom. A curious custom is in vogue ir many parts of India. If a dispute arises between two landowners two holes are dug close together, in each of which defendant’s and plaintiff's i lawyers have to place a leg. They have to remain thus until either one of them is exhausted or complains of being bitten by insects, wnen he is judged to be defeated and his employer loses his case. Audience Not Gleeful. “So you belong to a glee club?” “Well,” answered the youth with longish hair, “that's what we call it, but no one seems very joyous when we ring.”—Washington Star.

Arkansas Texas Louisiana An ideal country for cheap homes. Land at $5 $lO. sls, acre; gro»s corn, cotton, wheat, oats, grasses, fruits and vegetables. Stock ranges 10 months in the year. Southeast Missori, Akansas, Louisiana and Texas are full of opportunities—the climate is mild, the soil is rich, the lands are cheap. Low home-seekers’ rates —about half fare —via the Cotton Belt twice a month — first and third Tuesday. For descriptive literature, maps and excursion rates, write to L. 0. SCHREEER, T. P. J. Cotton Belt Route CINCINNATI OHIO.

Special Low Excursion Rites VI. CLOVER LEAF ROUTE. Season 1904. To St. Louis World’s Fair, April 30th to November 30th, 1904. Season tickets good to return until December 15th, one and one-third fare. Fifteen day tickets, one fare plus $2.00. Coach excursion tickets sold every day except Fridays and Saturday, at about 1 cent per mile. Homeseekers to west and sournwest, Ist and 3rd Tuesday in each month. Stopover Priveleges of Lu days within limit of ticket allowed at St. Louis on all through tickets by depositing with Joint Agency. Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars, free reclining Chair and Case cars (Meals served a la-carte), high back seat coaches on all through trams, For rates and information apply to nearest Ticket Agent, or address W. L. ROSS, General Passenger Agent Toledo, Ohio. 127.50 Hot Springs, S.D . 30.70 Deadwood and Lead and return from Chicago daily, via the Chicago & North Western Ry. Correspondingly low rates from other points. Tne Black Hills region the great natura’ sanitarium of the west, is one of the most picturesque spots in the world and well worth a visit. Information and tickets can be secured from your home agent. Illustrated Black Hills booklet with valuable map mailed on receipt of 4 cent in stamps by W .B . Kniskern. Chicago. Doesn’t Respect Old Age It’s shameful when youth fails to show proper respect for old age, but just the contrary in the case of Dr. King’s New Life Pills. They cut off maladies no matter how severe and irrespective of old age. Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Fever. Constipation all yield to these perfect pills. 25c at Blackburn & Christen’s, Drug Store. Disastrous Wrecks. Careless: ess is responsible for many a raiiway wreck and the same causes are making human wrecks of sufferers from Throat and Lung troubles. But since the advent of Dr. King’s New Discovary for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, even the worst cases can be cured, and hopeless resignation is no longer necessary. Mrs. Lois Cragg, of Dorchester, Mass., is one of the many whose life was saved by Dr. King’s New Discovery. This grsat remedy is guaranteed for all Throat and Lung diseases by Blackburn Christen, Druggists. Price 50c and SI.OO. Trial bottles feee.

NOTICE I am doing shoe repairing and am located in Kauffman & Smith’s harness shop, next door to Schlegel’s blacksmith shop. Bring in your faces if they need any repairing. Peter Conter. 164 Acre Farm for Sale Three and one-hair miles east of Geneva, Ind. Well improved and in the oil belt. For terms, etc., address Jacob Miller, Geneva, Ind. 18w3m 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 nterest paying time. No delay in making loans, F. M. Schirmeyer Decatur, Ind. 9tf

Not a Sick Day Since. “I was taken severely sick with kideny trouble. I tried all so> is of medicines, 1 one of which relieved me. One daj I saw an ad. of your electric bitters and deieimined to try that. After taking a few doses I felt relieved, and soon ther after was entirely cured and have not seen a sick day since. Neighbors of mine have been cure* of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Liver and Kidney troubles and General Debility.” This is what B. F. Bass, of Fremont, N. C. writes. Only 50c at Blackburn & Christen’s, Druggists. Reea-tir.K HU I'hr.v“It’S curious that women are never great poets or great musicians,” said Mr Meekton. “What did you say?” asked bis wife. “1 was merely remarking that women are too sensible to squander their energies on poetry and music to the extent that some men do.”— Washington Star. Justifiably Jilted. Boggs-Why did Toggs break bis engagement with Miss Sadbird? JoggsBecause when he took her for a walk up Fifth avenue he found that none of the men stared at her.—Princeton Tiger. Got His Wish. Tommy — Ma. 1 wish you’d gimme jome cake. Mother—Tommy, didn’t 1 tell you not to ask for any cake? Tommy—l ain’t askin’. I’m jest wishIn’ .-Philadelphia Ledger. There is no impossibility to him who stands prepared to conquer every hazard. The fearful are the failing.

A Runaway Bicycle, Terminated with an ugly cut on the leg of J. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, 111. it developed a stubborn ulcer unyielding to doctors and remedies for four vears. Then Bucklen s Arnica salve cured. It’s just as good for Burns, Scalds, Skin Eruptions and Piles. 25c at Blackburn & Christen,’s Drug Store. GOOD SPIRITS. Good spirits don’t all come from Kentucky. Tbeir main source is the liver—and all the fine spirits ever made in the Blue Glass State could not remedy a bad liver or the hundred-and-one ill effects it produces. You can’t have good spirits and a bad liver at the same time. Y’our liver must be in fine condition if you would feel buoyant, happy and hopeful, bright of eye, light of step, vigorous and successful in your pursuits. You can put your liver in fine condition by using Green’s August Flower —the greatest of all medicines for the liver and stomach and a certain cure for dyspepsia or indigestion. It has been a favorite household remedy for over thirty-five vears. August Flower will make your liver healty and active and thus insure vou a liberal supply of “good spirits.” Trial size 25c; regular bottles 75c. At all druggists. Farmers Take Notice. Are your hogs and chickens healthy and in as thriving condition as you would like to have them, if not, feed them Egyptian Hog and Chicken Cholera Remedy. Put up in gallon and half gallon cans. For sale at the old reliable drug store. Smith, Yager & Falk. 48tf

EAST. No. 6. TheComm’l Traveler, daily. 5:05a. n No. 2. Mail, daily, except Sunday ...Jl :-7 a. n No. 4 Day express, daily 6:23 p. tr No. 22. Local freight 12:01 a. tr WEST No. 3 Day express daily 5:05a. tr No. 1. Mail, daily except Sunday .. .11:10 p. n> N- . 5. TheComm’l Traveler, daily.. 8:41 p. no No. 23. Local freight 12:01 p. tn <A> RAILROAD NEW ERIE TIME TABLE East Bound. No. 10 9:40 p. m. No. 14 8:20 p. m. No. 4 4:40 p. m. I No. 22 6:58 a. m. No. 8 2:47 a. m. West Bound. Nc. 9 3:02 a. nrC No. 21 10:10 a. m. . No. 3 12:44 p. m. No. 13 5:56 p. m. No. 7 2:00 a.m. Tbe King and the Preacher. Dr. South on one occasion aftei preaching before Charles IL. who, by the way. did not care any more than the humblest dissenter to listen to a read sermon, was twitted by the king of having read from a manuscript. “How is it, Dr. South,” said his majesty, “that you, who are so famous for preaching without book, should read your sermon when you preach before me?” “May I answer your majesty with another question?” replied the witty doctor. “How Is it that your majesty always reads your speeches to your faithful commons?” “Odsfish, doctor,” said Charles, “because I have asked them for money so often that by this time I ata ashamed to look them in the face.” Dr. South, It must be admitted, had fairly laid himself open to the retort

Grand Rapids & Indiana. In effect Sept. 25. TRAINS NORTH. No >• Kalamazoo.. A rrivesG.AndKapids-.---- ;: •• - Mackinaw City 4.1 upm N.07-Leaves Decatur •• " Kalamazoo " Arrives Grand Rapids - ; '®p m “ •• PelOskeV " Mackinaw City W:sopm No. 3—Leaves Peeatur taCni Fort Wayne 4.J’ p n “ Kalamazoo •• Arrives Grand Rapids a??? 0 .? ™ ” ” Petoskey 6.(t0 a m »• ” Mackinaw City * .xO a m TRAINS SOUTH No. 6—Leaves Decatur ™ •• ‘ Portland *-JJ a m • “ Winchester * : *S anl Arrives Richmond a m “ •• Cincinnati <:!•'> am “ “ Indianapolis a m “ “ Louisville 10:0a am “ “ St. Louis 1:30 pm No. Leaves Decatur S •• Portland b.loam “ »• Winchester B:sb am •• Arrives Richmond 9:42 a m •• •• Cincinnati 12:20 pm “ “ Indianapolis 12:10 pm “ Louisville 7:10 P nl •• “ St. r ?uis 7:lopm No. 2—Leaves Deca r “ “ Portland 2:l3pm •• “ Winchester Arrives Ki'hmond 3:40 pm •• •• Cincinnati 5:55 pm »• “ Indianapolis 11:5R pm *• “ Louisville < :00 am - St. Louis 7:22 am No. 30—Leaves Decatur 7:51 p m “ Arrives Portland, 8:55 pm No. 16—Leaves Decatur....l 8:46 P m •• ■■ Portland 9:45pm “ Winchester 10:25 pm •• Arrives Richmond 11:15 pm Nos. 6 and 5 daily 2. 3 and 12 daily except 8-unday. No. 30 daily except Sunday to Portland. " 16 Sunday only. No s—Sleepings—Sleeping car to Grand Rapids. Travise City. Northport and Mackinaw City. Dining car’Gsand Rapids to Mackinaw City: No. 7—Parlor car Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City—Daily to Grand Rapids. N j.3—Pallor car Richmond toGrand Rapids Sleeping car to Mackinaw City. Ko. 6—Sleeping car to Clacinnati, Indianapolis. Louisville and St. Louis. No. 2—Parlor car to Richmond and Cincinnati. J. Bryson. Agt. C. L. Lockwood. G. P. A. Gr. Rapids Mich.

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ROY ARCHBOLD DENTIST I. O. O. F. BLOCK 'Phones —Office 164, residence 245 D. D. HELLER & SON, attorneys at law. Offica over Blackburn & Cbrlsten'edrug store DOKE B. ERWIN. attorney at law. Office.—Corner Monroe and Second streets General practitioner. No charge for consul tation AMOS P. BEATTY attorney at law And Notary Public. Pension claims prose cuted. Odd Fellows buildlug. 1 MERRYMAN & SUTTON. ATTORNEYS AT LAW, OECATUR. IND. Office—Nos. 1. 2 3, over Adams Co. Bank. We refer, by permission to Adams Co. Bank BCHVRGER & SMITH, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Notar es. Abstracters. Real Fstate Agents Money to Loan. Deeds and Mortgages written on short notice. Office in Allison bioek second story, over Fristoe s Smoke House, Decatur, Indiana. J, Q. Neptune. D. D. 8. C. E. Neptune. D. D. 8 ’Pnoue 23. 'Phone 236. Neptune Brothers, DENTISTS. Rooms 1.2, 3. 4. Spangler Building. Decatur, Indiana. Office Phone 207. Lady Attendant English. German and Swiss spoken. FRED REP P;E RT, Sale Crier and Auctioneer. DECATUR, ------ INDIANA Speaks English, German. Swiss and Low German. MANN & CHRISTEN, Architects. Are prepared to do any kind of work in their line. Persons contemplating building can save times, trouble and money by consulting them. Office— MANN & CHRISTEN. Bowers Block, Monroe st. Architect LINN & PATTON Carpenters, Contractors and Builders Slate Rooters and Galvanized Gutters. Shop, Corner Rugg and Market Streets. Linn & Patton. AUCTTONFFiR For Good Service S»-e L. H. GAGE (Speaks German ai.d Ei glish) Auction er ard Sale Crier. Rates ?1.00 Sales over SSOO SOc per SIOO. Leave addiess at Berne Witness Office, Berne, Ind J. D. HALE, DEALER IS Seeds, f+aV, Wool, Oil Salt, Goal, Lirne, Gerrient Fei’tilizei’s. Office and retail store store southeast cor, cer of Second and Jefferson streets. |3F“Your patronage solicited. 1 H. O. WELLS, M. D., SPECIALIST. 723 CLINTON STREET, FORT WAYNE. Cures Piles, Fistula. Fissure. Stricture ♦he Return. Itchinjr. Bleeding. Ulceration, Constina ion and all disc a sea of the Recturn. Mao Rupture. Dr. Wells will be at the Murray hotel, in the forenoon, and at the Shamrock hotel in Geneva in the afternoon, on the first Tuesday in every month. In order to introduce his painless treatment, i e will ?ive one treatment free to all who call to see him. Fk R ■ r , f* Dr Williams’ Indian Pile a M 9 BJkOintment will cure IJHH B 8 **Bleeding’ and Itcb m S Piles. Il absorbs the tuni > g allays the itching at o. ra EZB as a poultice, gives inst a'. ■ lief. Dr. WilJams*lndian P.ie t’ ■ ment is prepared for and ; Ing of the private parts. Every warranted. drii/?i<ts. hy mail > ceipt of price. 50 cents and UJI! WUUCTUR H 6 CH . p rons.. Cleveland Nachtrieb & Fuelling DOCTOR E. J. Beardsley, General Practice and Surgery. But Special Attention given to Eye Ear ■_ Nose, Throat and Chronic Diseases. Expert in Pitting Glasses. Thoroughly equipped for treating Eye- Eat Throat and Catarrhal cases. CALLS answered, day or night. OFFICE—over postoffice. RESIDENCE—cor. Monroe and Ninth s’e Jffice Hours--9 to 11 a. m. 2 to 4p. m. [Woo? I ? " $250,000 to loan on improved farms at lowest rate of interest, we can place your loan at a lower rate of interest and less expense than anj’ other Agency in the city. The Decatur Abstract & Loan Company Rooms 3 and 4, StudaLaker Block |