Decatur Democrat, Volume 50, Number 5, Decatur, Adams County, 5 April 1906 — Page 6

Milton's Burial Place. When Milton died on N >v. 8, 1674, he was buried iu St. Giles, Cripplegate. says the London Tatler, though his remains were distributed in 17:K). it is said, and it is not quite certain now where he actually lies. Earlier still the uncertainty seems to have exitsed, for Aubrey quaintly tells us: “His stone is now remov'd; about two yeares since (now 16S1) the two steppes to the communion table were raysed. I ghesse Jo Speed and he lie together.” Still, even at the risk of gazing at “Jo Speed's” resting place by mistake, St Giles should be visited today, for the whole neighborhood speaks of Milton. It was quite near, in Bartholomew close, that he lay h;J after the restoration till he was par lotted; quite near, in Aldersgate street, that he took the ‘‘pretty Garden bouse at the end of an entry,” that suited his studies, being "the quietest street in London”—excellent for the studies no doubt, but perhaps the reason for the flight of his frivolous young wife.— London Chronicle. A Horse's Hands and Feet. The horse never puts his heel on the ground, nor even the ball of his foot. He stands up on the very tips of his toes, and this is, in part, the reason why he can trot so fast. Dobbin's heels are half way up his hind legs, and what we call his knees are really bis. wrists. The part corresponding to the upper arm is short and is so embedded in the muscles of the shoulder that the elbow comes next the body, but the horse has only one digit to each limb, and the wrist bones are comparatively small. The so called ankle, then, is the knuckle, where the digit joins the hand or the foot, and the "foot" is only a single thick finger or toe. with a great nail for a hoof. The lower half of the horse’s foreleg is really a gigantic hand, with only the middip finger and a piece out of the middle of the palm, while the corresponding part of his hind leg is a big, single toed foot.—St. Nicholas. Hints to Public Speakers. Never refer pityingly to the poor. This brands you at once as a demagogue. Never say anything respectful of corporate wealth. In so doing you lay yourself open to the charge of being a hired man. Never »l*ng if you respectable peepie to take »t«ck fn you. Nev<r ttse pure Eagilsh The masses hate prlggishMM. Never talk straight to the point. You will be accused of taking yourself too seriously. Never tell funny stories. They lead to the suspicion of eryNever praise “our forefathers.’ Ancestry pride is disgusting. Never appeal to the “sturdy immigrant leaven in our midst.” It riles the old families. —Newark Worry Either Way. Old Party—You worry yonr mother terribly. Why are you so wicked? Bad Boy—’Cause if I'm good she'll worrv thinkin' I’m sick.

© t. ' n Vi'SW <'a; r'h i sll V H Sf ill 11 • ®l •Jjg&bJgl _ |T “VARNISH DEEP” CLOTHES I There are two grades of clothing, CLOTHCRAFT and—others, seme merely made to sell. K| CLOTHCRAFT is made to wear. »« Good clothes on the surface is not enough, some K good looking furniture .er instance is only “varnish jft deep,” you don’t know how soon it wil! go to pieces; K Surface Clothes cover a multitude of the tailor’s K sins—and the worst or it is, you’ve lost on the Ki transaction more than you thought you saved. K Back of CLOTHCRAFT garments stands a gio- aS rious record, a name that means much to both the Mg maker and the wearer, it means much to us as Si well, because you will NOT be a one-time customer. it’s the coming back again and again that pays us to sell CLOTHCRAFT CLOTHES —pays you to yi wear them too. " All that brains, shears and needle can accomplish in skilled hands, arc made manifest in this WB| splendid make of splendid clothing, that standard * by which so many of the “best” makes are JEGi measured. “Be sure you’re safe.” If oleomargarine /§£ Wii just as good as butter, why buy butter ? “Just MBr a « g°od as CLOTHCRAFT ”is the best argument in W the world for you to buy CLOTHCRAFT. .Hhse, Schulte and Co.

When Friends Are Eneuilee. “One of our greatest troubles is to prevent patients from being killed by kindness,” said a trained nurse iu one of the public hospitals. "On visiting days, when relations or friends are admitted, we have in many cases to exercise extreme vigilance. The amount of improper, even dangerous, food which one ablebodied relative can smuggle in under cover of a satchel or a voluminous cloak is almost incredible. “Only a few weeks ago I captured and carried away from the bed of a convalescent typhoid case a pasteboard box containing two big green pickles and a piece of exceptionally rich cocoanut cake. It was the boy's mother who brought the dainties, and presumably she did not wish to shorten her son’s days in the land. "This sort of thing is of frequent occurrence in a hospital. It is strangely illustrative of how little the average man or woman understands the delicate mechanism of the stomach and stomachic disease.” —New York Press. The Great Ea.tern. The Great Eastern was 680 feet long, 83 feet beam, 28 feet draft when loaded, 23,000 tonnage; paddle engines, 1,000 horsepower nominal; screw engines. 1.700 horsepower nominal. She was commenced to be built at Millwall in the spring of 1854 and was launched dfter many difficulties on Jan. 30, 1838. The history of the Great Eastern was from the first financially an unfortunate one. She made several voyages to the United States at a great loss to her owners, but in 1865 and 1866 she somewhat redeemed her character by successfully laying the Atlantic cable. Subsequent, owing to her vast size, she was instrumental in laying most of the important cables across the Atlantic, in the Mediterranean, through the Red sea, etc. In 1888 she was sold at auction in Liverpool to be broken up, bringing the sum of $280,720. —Loudon Globe. The Human Body’s Tireless Organs. Man has within him a stationary engine called his heart, which, with its veins and arteries, constitutes a perfect system of hydraulics, compared with which man’s best work is clumsy, intricate and wasteful. The lungs are a working bellows, the most perfect method of sanitary ventilation. The stomach is a working vat of marvelous perfection. The brain is a wondrous condenser, and the skin is a great working evaporator, with reserve automatic appliances, ready for extra work in moments of need. All these are in action at all times, day and night, tireless, unceasing, self winding and repairing, for seventy years or more. The Bookkeeper Not Behind. Mr. Asker—l hey tell me that the bookkeeper of your firm is behind in his accounts. Is that so? Mr. Tasker —Far from it. He came out ahaad. It’s the company that's behind. Sc Shy! “Wasn’t the bride d°lightfu!ly timM*” “Very. She was even shy ten years Ivheu it came to giving her age.”

RUGS OF THE ORIENT WHERE THEY COME FROM AND HOW TO JUDGE THEM. A Few Facts That Will Be of Value to Those Who Anticipate Buying; or Who Are Interested In These Products of the looms of the East. The question of antiques in oriental rugs should be dismissed from the mind in purchasing rugs for ordinary uses. Among recent importations, in carpet sizes, there are hardly any antiques in the true sense of the word. Real antiques that have found their way to this country have been secure ! by private collectors who were alive to the worth of such pieces long before the general public snowed any sign of appreciating the beauty and the charm of the products of the oriental looms. Os such lucky collectors there are many in this country who could today realize a handsome profit on their modest investment of several years ago. Even today, provided one knows something of comparative values in rugs or is advised by an expert, there is no safer thing to purchase than a good oriental rug. Any other article in the household will depreciate in value in time. It is only a good oriental rug that not only keeps its beauty but actually grows more beautiful by use, always provided, however, that one bought with discretion and .that the rugs do not receive too .hard usage, in which case the nap will wear out before light and air have done their work iu toning down its colors and giving »h e rug a silky effect. It must be understood that in the countries where oriental rugs are made they are treated with more consideration and care than we accord to them in the existing conditions of our modern life. First of all, the number of rugs used on walls, sofas, etc., far exceed those used on the floor, and the latter do not get any harder wear than those used on couches, from the fact that in the oriental countries people invariably walk over the rugs with soft slippers or bare feet. The native method of cleaning the rug. which is very simple, also has much to do with proving the truth of the statement that "oriental rugs do not wear out.” Oriental rugs are classified according to the country where they are made, the names Turkish, Persian. Caucasian, Indian, etc., denoting the nationality of the nig. so to speak. Then again they are reclassified with respect to the district or town where they are actually woven. It is this designation which gives oriental rugs the names by which they are known in the market, and this designation alone conveys the idea of value and character. For instance, to say a rug is Persian is to say very little. One Persian rug may be ten times the value of another Persian rug of the same size. But when we say Mosoul. or Kerman, then at once we know very nearly their comparative value and distinction. The best rugs are imported from Persia. Persians are the oldest and most skillful rug weavers in the world. In fact, we might safely say that all other countries who send us the product of their looms are simply imitators. Some of the best known Persian rugs in this country are Kerman, Goeravan, Tabriz, Sultanabad and Khorassau.

Hermans.—The principal features of these rugs, which distinguish them from others, are their soft, neutral, dainty colors, the prevalence of floral designs in their pattern, a glossy sheen and a short cut pile. These rugs represent the highest standard of the art of rug weaving ever achieved. They are the favorite rugs on the market today and are generally used for parlors and other rooms where the scheme of decoration calls for light and soft effects in the floor covering. Goeravan.—Next in popularity in Persian rugs come Goeravan, or Serapi. It is easy to recognize this type. A bold medallion, bright colors and lack of detail work in the pattern are their characteristic marks. For a medium priced, good wearing rug for library or dining room I cannot recommend anything better than a good Goeravan. They, however, vary a good deal in texture: hence care ought to be exercised in selecting them. Tabriz.—ln point of texture and durability Tabriz are probably the best rugs made, but from a decorative point of view they lack all the desired features of Hermans. Colors are crude, designs too exact aad onnir.es too ahax*. The vary Wrmness of the weave ■nfi formation of the pile preclude the wool from taking on gloss. The city of Tabriz, by its proximity to Turkish and Russian frontiers, has lent its rug industry to outside influence more readily, and this is plainly seen in its too formal design and the quality of the dyes. Nevertheless some of the Tabriz reproductions of old masterpieces. both in silk and wool, are among the best works of art imported to this country. Both for their indestructibility and their colorings Tabriz rugs are more suited for libraries, dining rooms and halls. Sultanabad.—This rug is called after the city of that name, one of the principal rug centers of Persia. Rugs woven here are known in our country under the names of Sultanabad. Musbkabad and Savalan. There is no appreciable difference between them. Os these rugs might be said more than of any other oriental rug that they lack the true oriental sentiment Commercial consideration has overruled the aesthetic inclination of the weaver,* and the result is that Sultanabads and others of the same family do not commend themselves to the cultivated taste of lovers of oriental rugs, as to the practical merits of th? rugs. I would not recommend them for places where their wearing qualities are liable to be heavily taxed. Unlike the rugs of better grade.

the colors In them do not Improve with age; quite the contrary. Khorassan.—lt is natural to expect that in a country like Persia, where transportation facilities are still of the primitive kind and people arc averse to traveling, populations in different districts will retain their exclusive local stamp, and their handicraft shows marks of the same artistic temperament and the effect of geographical conditions from century to century. This is particularly true in the case of rugs made In the province of Khorassan. The sheep and the goats here produce a remarkably soft and silky wool. This fact and the loose formation of the nap are responsible for the fact that Khorassan rugs are always soft to the touch and silky in appearance. In the matter of pattern also these rugs are easily distinguishable. The border is almost always formed by numerous narrow strips, sometimes more than twelve, all blending together harmoniously. There is a bold and sharply formed medallion on a plain center and corners to match. While this province has produced and still produces some of the choicest pieces of the oriental art, the average modern importation of Khorassan rugs is devoid of the merits and intrinsic value of the old specimens. The name of Meshed is sometimes freely given to these rugs by dealers, who often show more enterprise than knowledge in the matter. Meshed rugs are distinct from Khorassan proper. They are made in the city or neighborhood of Meshed, the capital of Khorassan, and are better rugs. Besides these more important ones, there are other species of rugs made in Persia and Turkey, both large and small. These few facts, however, which are given above for the benefit of your readers, will not fail to be of some advantage to those who anticipated buying or who are interested in oriental rugs generally. Os more practical value to the average buyer is. however, the question of quality rather than kind. Few people know how difficult it is today to procure oriental rugs of real merit, representing in all respects all the best known qualities of the ancient art. Unless full confidence is reposed in a dealer or the service of an expert is availed of it is becoming a risky enterprise to invest any large sum in these commodities. The practice of washing rugs with preparations of lime, etc., to reduce the bright colors of the modern rugs has done much to shake the faith of the informed public in these goods, of once undoubted merit. It is argued that if an application of such chemical solutions is strong enough to affect the surface of the pile it may be strong enough to penetrate its warp and weft, which, once affected, will sooner or later result in the decay of the textile fabric. Thus the life of the tug is practically endangered for the sake of bringing it into a stricter harmony with the requirements of a modern decorative scheme. Another ingenious practice often indulged in by certain dealers is that of dyeing them with paint and brush, introducing desirable hues and substituting certain common tints with colors more sought after, such as green, rose, etc. These practices are too recent to furnish sufficient data to form an opinion as to their ultimate effect on rugs so treated, but they emphasize the need of extreme care on the part of purchasers in the selection of their rugs. The wisest as well as the safest course would be. especially when costly pieces are under consideration, to secure the services of a disinterested party whose knowledge can be relied upon. There is no doubt that with due care both in buying and in using them oriental rugs will still be found worthy of the high reputation which they have uniformly enjoyed as the standard of excellence and worth.—H. Michaelyan in New York Times.

Bananas as a Food. The banana has a high recommendation as an article of food because of its nutritious character. A celebrated physician recommends a baked banana eaten at breakfast as a positive cure for rheumatism. One authority announces that one pound of this fruit has more nutriment than three pounds of meal or as many pounds of potatoes, while as a food it is said to be in every sense superior to wheat bread. The natives of the West Indies and other tropical countries subsist largely upon them. They may be made almost an exclusive diet when one has work requiring considerable and particular attention and accuracy at a time when a regular meal and other food would weaken the action of the mind. It has been found that the banana in such cases digests easily and makes no diminution of mental concentration, while at the same time the required sustenance of mind and body is obtained—New York American. Franklin the Citizen. Franklin was particular about the way of doing business. He was particular about the way in which he made his money. When he first started his newspaper ,in Philadelphia his rival was Bradford, who in addition to publishing a paper was postmaster general of the colonies. Bradford used his authority as postmaster general to practically exclude Franklin’s papers from the mail by forbidding the post riders to carry them. Franklin shortly after succeeded Bradford as postmaster general. Here was the opportunity to build a monopoly and crush bls old rival, but the thought never seems to have entered his head that the newspaper business of the colonies belonged to him. He says of Bradford in his attempt to crush Franklin’s newspaper. "I thought so meanly of him for it that when I afterward came into his situation I took care never to imitate him/ - —American Illustrated Magazine. *

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OPEN TO ALL. This little book of extracts, contains, In plain English, the name of every ingredient which enters into Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, the famous cure for weak stomach or dyspepsia torpid liyer, or " biliousness.” bad blood, ana all catarrhal diseases of the several mucous passages. By reading this little book, you will learn why this medicine cures such a wide range of diseases. You will find that two of the prominent ingredients of the "Golden Medical Discovery’ are recommended by the medical writers | of all the several schools of practice for the cure of diseases of the mucous surfaces. as catarrh of the nasal passages, of the stomach and bowels, including ulceration of the same. You will find these agents adso spoken of as the best of remedies for all cases of atonic dyspepsia. that is dyspepsia dependent upon weakness of the, stomach itself—nmseuj lar weakness; also, for kidney and bladder diseases. Several of the ingredients entering into the "Golden Medical Discovery.” viz: Queen’s root. Black Cherrybark, Stone root and Bloodroot are highly recommended for chronic, or lingering coughs, and for all chronic, bronchial and larvngeal. or throat affections. In fact, some of the writers go so far as to state that the active medicinal principle contained in Queen’s root alone will cure bad cases of bronchitis. Is it not reasonable then to expect much in the way of curativs results from a compound containing not one but four ingredients, each of which has a reputation for curing bronchial and throat affections accompanied with obstinate eoilgh 1 ? Observation, however, I leads the makers of this famous medicine to recommend the "Discovery " for I chronic or lingering coughs, rather than for acute colds and coughs. In the latter case it is generally not quite "loosening," or expectorant enough unless mucilage of slippery elm, flax seed or Gum Arabic be drank freely at same time it is being used, but when the cough has passed its acute stage, if still persistant, the ~ Discovery” will prove a sovereign remedy for its control. READ AND YOU WILL KNOW. From the same little book of extracts it will readily be seen uhy Dr. Pierce's •| Favorite Prescription works such marvelous cures in those chronic and distressing diseases peculiar to women. In all cases of pelvic catarrh with weakening drains, bearing or "dragging-down" pains or distress, and in all menstrual derangements and irregularities, the "Favorite Prescriptiop” will be found to be ■ made of jusi the right ingredients to : meet and cure the trouble. Your druggists sell the " Favorite ! i Prescription ” and also that famous 1 alterative, blood purifier and stomach tonic, the "Golden Medical Discovery.” Write to Dr. Pierce about your ‘ case. He is an experienced physician and will treat your case as confidential and without charge <for correspond- ' ence. Address him at the Invalids’ ' Hotel and Surgical Institute. Buffalo, N. Y., of which he is chiei consulting j physician. It is as easy to be well as ill—and much ; more comfortable. Constipation is the > 1 cairse of manv forms of illness. Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure constipaI tion. They are tiny, sugar-coated granr I ules. One little "Pellet” is a gentle laxaI tive. two a mild cathartic. All dealers . in medicines sell them. Dr. Pierce’s 1000-page Illustrated look, ; "The Common Sense Medical Adviser,’ is sent free in paper covers on receipt of i 21 one-cent stamps to pay the cost of I mailing only. For 31 stamps the cloth- ■ bound volume will be sent. It was I formerly sold for $1.30 per copy. Address Dr. R V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES Itcning. Blind. Bleeding. Protruding Pilerirnccists are authorized to refund money if PAZO OIaTMENT fails to cure in 6 to M days. 50j. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets Drussxists will refund money if n fails to cure E.w.GROVE'S signature is ou each box 25c A Guaranteed Cure for Files. Itching. Blind. BleedingorProtrudingPile,. Druggists refunUmoney if PAZOOINTMFXT fails to cure any case, no matter of how long landing. In S to 14 days. First application gives ease and rest. 50c. If your druggist hasn’t it send 50c. instamos and it will be forwaiU rdod postpaid by the Paris Medicine Cost. Louis Mo D. D. HELLER & SON, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Officaover Blackburn & Christen’s drug store AMOS P. BEATTY ATTORNEY AT LAW And Notary Public. Pension claims prose cuted. Odd Fellows building. I DORE B. ERWIN, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office.—Corner Monroe and Second street General practitioner. No charge for consul tation MERRYMAN & SUTTON. ATTORNEYS AT LAW, DECATUR. IND. Office—Nob. 1, 2. 3, over Adams Co. Bank, We refer, by permission to Adams Co. Bank BCHURGER & SMITH, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Notaries. Abstracters, Real Estate Agents. Money to Loan. Deeds and Mortgages written on short notice. Office in Allison biock second story, over Fristoe s Smoke House, Decatur, Indiana ROY ARCHBOLD DENTIST I. U. O. F. BLOCK P hones — Office 164, residence 245 FRED REP P’E RT, Sale Crier and Auctioneer. DECATUR, ... INDIANA Speaks English, German, Swiss and Low German. L I fr|N & PATTON Carpenters, Contractors andißuilders /Slate Roofers and Galvanized Gutters. Shop, > Corner Ruggand Market Streets Linn ii Patton