Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 286, Decatur, Adams County, 12 December 1903 — Page 7

BURIAL customs. f!,' Vurlou" Method, lined In (he Dinpoxal of the Dead. ■flie disposal of the dead among civ- 1 lifted nations has usually consisted of ()B p ( >f the following three ways: firstly, of closing up the body in earth ~r stone: secondly, of burning the laxly , in d c'liiiinlttlng to earth the ashes, 'md, thirdly, the embalming of the Iw'.y- ' l lIP earliest form of Interment of which we have any account was that of lb’’ paleolithic eave dwellers, who buried their dead in natural grot toes and crevices in the rock similar to those in which they had li' od. When we come to the later stone age w e find that the people throughout Europe buried in chambered harrows and cairns. Next comes the bronze , IK e, with its changes, anil among oth,,M the burial of the dead. The eham bered barrows passed away, and in their places barrows were frequently u - d without chambers, and cemeteries of stone ci ts set in the ground were i largely employed. Frequently a natural eminence of sand or gravel was I the place assigned for burial, end around it were circles of standing stones. During these prehistoric times cremation was also practiced side by side with the simple interments of the people. In pagan timesit was customary, whether the dead were buried with or without cremation, to put in their graves such articles as urns or vessels of clay, bronze, gold or glass, clothing, personal ornaments, implements and weapons of warfare. Cremation was largely abolished when Christianity spread over the lountry, nnd the interment of grave goods was restricted to kings and priests, who continued to lie buried in dieir royal and sacerdotal robes and with their insignia of office. Down to the tenth century cremation was customary among the tribes loeat I <d along the Volga. Here also human sacrifices in honor of the dead prevailed. Records of eyewitness, sos the horrible ceremonies have come down to us. Charlemagne prohibited this usage among the conquered Saxons under pain of death. In India the living widow was in many instances down to I 1529 burned with the corpse of her husband. NAMES OF FABRICS. Muslin is named for Mosul, in Asia. Serge comes from Xerga. the Spanish for a certain sort of blanket. Bandanna is derived from an Indian word signifying to bind or tie. Calico is named for Calicut, a town it> India, where it was first printed. Alpaca is the name of a species ot llama from whose wool the genuine fabric in woven. The name damask is an abbreviation of Damascus; satin is a corruption of Zaytown, in China. Velvet is the Italian "vellute," woolly, md is traceable farther back to the Latin vellus. a hide or pelt. Shawl is from the Sanskrit sala which means floor, shawls having been first used as carpet tapestry. Cambric conies from Cambrai. gauze from Gaza, baize from Bajac. dimity from Dametta and jeans from Jean. Blanket bears the name of Thomas Blanket, a famous English clothier who aided the introduction of woolens into England in the fourteenth century.— Philadelphia Bulletin. Family Dissension*. Dissension in families offlm arises from a lack of mutual consideration among the members of the family. The ' 'soft answer that turneth away wrath" | is forgotten for the hasty reply, the un ‘ kind retort, that kindle the tire of ill feeling. la»ve does not linger in the home where rudeness shows its unlovely qualities. It chooses to dwell in the home where the spirit of unselfishness, of self control, of thoughtfulness and of charitableness makes the atmos- I phere sweet. The woman who is quick io take offense is not like her of whom Holy Scripture says. "Her ways are j ways of pleasantness, and all her paths ire peace." H ippy homes depend on happy hearts. Home is distinctively a woman's sphere, and she who sweetens it most makes earth nearer heaven. On the Installment Finn. Mrs. Browne Oh, what lovely wed [ding presents! Such beautiful silverware and such rare china! Wasn’t it j | nice to get such presents? Mrs. Greene- Yes, it was. but we are now beginning to pay for them on the installment plan. Mrs. Browne Pay for them? On the installment plan? Why. Mrs. Greene, what do you mean? Mrs. Greene Why. the young people who gave us wedding presents are getting married, and we have to send them wedding presents.—Lippincott's. Another Word For It. “Henry,” said Mrs. Smudge -s. glancing over the front page of the newspaper, "what do tb.»y mean when they that one train telescoped another?" "They mean, my dear, that it rushed tight into it. It is a bad kind of colli•ion." "Collision? Then why don’t they call It a eollldeoscope Instead of a telescope?'’—Kansas City Journal. The Grent Game of t hnwre. "Hut why." r.sked the authorities, are you young women so Interested in this antigambling crusade?" "Because,” was the reply, "If we sue'eed marriage will be the only game of chance left open to tho men."—Chi'sgo I’ost. Wo jolrry Ahont It. “Why did you let that girl cajole you Into subscribing for her book ?" "Cajole me! she didn't cajole me She just looked Into in" eyes and drew one or two long breaths." — Chicago Record Herald

CHANGING ONE’S NAME. T ' ,e '« Huther < ~«,ty On «. In Great Britain. Many people change their mimes I without asking- permission from any one or paying any fees whatever. This S I ' illy th,, simplest way of getting rid ot a name you do not appreciate. but it is apt to prove expensive. lor instance, su.-h a course is strictly illegal, and the government could step in al any time and demand the payment ot a heavy line; and. furthermore. if the individual who changed his name without consulting anybody happened to come in for a large sum "f money unexpectedly the authorities would decline to recognize his claim it be had failed to pay the fees due to I the heralds college for assuming a name not given in baptism. There are two ways of changing your name, and they are both rather | costly. One method is to have a priI vate act of parliament passed for your I benefit. This course is generally folI lowed only by peers and people to whom money is no object, for it costs t7,S>. 1 his nearly all goes in fees to minor officials for bringing your ease before the legislature, inasmuch as the actual passing ot the bill costs practically nothing. And the only advantage you will gain from this expensive way of going to work is that inquiries will not be made into you.- past history, which by the other alternative are unavoidable. 1 he usual method adopted for legally changing the name is somewhat tedious. if less costly, and you must have very substantial reasons for so doing or your claim will not be allowed. If, for instance, you inherit property which makes it conditional that you change your name yon can do so on payment of about £SO in fees. In the first place you must communicate with the home secretary, who. if he considers your claim valid, will refer you to the heralds’ college mil tho king of arms. These officials will make full inquiries into your history and satisfy themselves beyond question that your reason for wishing to make the change is in every way legitimate. This done, they will again communicate with the home secretary, who will lay your claim before the king, for he alone has power to authorize the change being made. Eventually. after some months of waiting, you will be informed by tho heralds' college that bis majesty has approved of your claim and the change of name is published in a remote corner of the Loudon Gazette. Finally it is worthy of mention that no on? can hold a public appointment under government who has changed his name without the consent of the king, however brilliant may have been his services to the country. The reason for this is rather curious. The name given you at your baptism is in theory ratified by the sovereign as head of the church, and by assuming another on your own responsibility you ar>- deliberately breaking a law of the laud — London Tit-Bits. Tbe Power of tl:e Tlinnderer. A great change had followed th • reform bill, and the newsp aper bad im proved as it became the organ of the middle class, which thi n rose to power. Delano of tho Tinies had to be courted by tho state-men who had professed simple contempt for his predecessors, and in the fifties the infltii nee of the paper had culminated till it was taken to lie the authentic incarnation of public opinion. Kinglake gives a graph!’ (I do not say an authentic) account of the secret of the authority which uunbled it to order the siege of Sevastsnra It employed, he declares, a shn wd. Kfe clergyman to frequent places of common resort and discover what was the obvious thought that was finding acceptance with tbe average man The thought was then put as though it were tin 1 suggestion of ripe political philosophy, while the public so delicately flattered wondered nt its own wisdom.— Sir Ix>slie Stephen in Atlantic. Startled the Chaplain. An English clergyman tells many quaint stories of Ids experiences as a prison chaplain. One of these relates how he look a reformed burglar out for a drive in tho country after an enforced se liision in one of his imijesty's prisons. The burglar appeared to i enjoy himself immensely, but when I they paused n pretty house standing i back from the road nnd bearing evidence of the taste and wealth of the owner tbe burglar fairly gloated over I it and. turning to the canon, exclaimed, "What a lovely little crib that would be to crack, sir. wouldn’t it?" The Dominant Janitor. Mrs. McCall Anil what did yoO say your eldest Ixiy's full name was? Mrs. De Coursey Michael Brannigan ! Do Coursey. Mr«. McCall Well—er Hint's rather odd. Mrs. De Coursey Yes; but. you Hee, when he wa < born we were living in a flat und we didn't want to move out. Mr. Michael Brannigan was the Jani-tor.-Phlladelphla Press. The linin' Brand. “I really must send tly cook away, ' George; she uses such dreadful hiu- ' gunge sometimes.” “What kind of language, dear?" “Well—oh. the same as you USG you know!"- Brooklyn Life. The I’nfl’l Knit. "I’m nearly fautbhed." sighed tho garret poet. •■Put yon told me yon lind two mo.us a dav,"’»:iid the friend. , "\, s; oatmenl nnd corn meal. -J hlli adelphla liecord. Sir Boyle Roche said. "Single mtefor tunes tr 'ci com- alone, it nd the greati estof all I"- l'’le misfortune’ Is sonari ally I'Jlmv.d by a t-uch creator.”

A Story of Kornliil. In "Gossip From Paris During the Second Empire" A. B. N. Peat, the author, tells a story of Rossini, who was much dogged by the lion hunters; "Once a Russian lady outstripped the limits even of Rossini’s patience and, having watched his daily promenade during several days, sent a message to Ids house expressive of her desire to be received by him. The reply to this strange communication wns: ‘I do nothing for nothing. If the lady brings me a tine bunch of asparagus she win be welcome, and she can take a view of me at her leisure.’ Then, pointing to his waist, which had at tained a somewhat aldermanic rotundity. he added. ‘The lady may even walk round me if she pleases, but 1 must have my asparagus.’” Rend Hensley’s ad. For Rent—A five-room house, inquire of Mike Smith. Bring us your buggies. Gregory & Miller. 261-24 t See Hensley's new stock of jewlery. See his ad. For sign writing of all kinds call on Gregory & Miller. Work promptly done. 261 -241 Yon miss it by not taking advantage of Hensley’s reduction sale. Read his ad. Lost -Black lap robe, new, los; on North Second street. Leave at this office. 276 d Work guaranteed in all lines of carriage painting and lettering. Gregory & Miller. 261 24t House for rent—Nine rooms, all mordern convenences. Inquire at this office. 259d6 Two solid threugh trams daily Chicago to California. Chicago, Line Wanted—l, idv boarder. Home North Seventh street, one" block from Monroe street. Mrs. Rose Ayers. 283d4 The Overland Limited, solid train Chicago to Coast daily. Chicago, Union Pacific & North-Western Liu i. Two trains a day Chicago to Cali fornia, Oregon and Washington. Chicago, Union Pacific & NorthWestern Line. Found—A pair of new over shoes. Owner can have same by calling at this office, describing same and paying for this notice. 285(13 Monroe Agent. Mr. Jonathan Burkhead has been appointed agent for the Daily and Weekly Democrat for Monroe and vicinity and is authorized to take subscriptions and receive mon ey. ts ALL GAS CONSUMERS Will please remember that all bills for fuel are due and payable at the office on the first day of each month and that on the 15th the gas will be shut off if not so paid for. This is m accordance with your contract and will be strictly enforced. Logansport & Wabash Valley Gas Co. 276d10 The Overland Limited. The/'luxurious electric lighted daily train for San Francisco, Los Angeles and Portland leaves Chicago 8:00 p. m daily via Chicago. Union Pacific & North Western Line. Loss than three days enrouti to the Pacific Coast. Tao best of everything. Two other fast trains leave Chicago daily 12:30 p. in. and 11:35 p. m. For illustrated booklets, reservations and full particulars apply to your nearest ticket igent or address, A. H. Waggener 22, Fifth Avenue, Chicago, 111. CHEAP RATES SOUTHWEST. Southeast Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. Homeseekers’ (Ipportunities Here’s your chance. Very low one way and round trip Southwest this winter—about half the regualr fare, twice a month—nearby date are Dec.ls, 1903 and Jun. Band 19, and Feb. 2 and Hi, 1904. Good time 11 visit Southeast Missouri, Arkan sas, Louisanna or Texas and pick out a location. Round trip tickets permit stopover on the going trip, return limit 21 days. Write and tell us your starting point and where you want to go. We will tell you exactly what your ticket will cost, oneway *nr round trip we will see that your baggage is ch ’eked, and that you are, comfortably located on tho right train. Write for our illustrated descriptive literature , maps, lists of real estate agents, and let ns help you find a better home in the country along the Cotton Bit Route Write today to E. W. L'lßeaume, T. P. and T. A..Cotton Belt Route, St. Louis. Mo.

$25 DOLLARS REWARD. We will give a reward of $25 for any kind of spavin or splint, swwwy, capped heck, bowed tendon, wind galls or any similar ailments that cannot be cured by the use of Gilmore’s Caustic Oil. It has been so thoroughly tested that we know it will do all we claim and more. We hive so much faith in the curative powers that we guarantee every bottle togiv ■ satisfaction or money is refunded. Price snc5 n c per bottle, Gilmore Drug Co., Fletcher. Ohio. Use G'lmnre’s headache powders. Sold by all druggists. MILLER S REPAIR SHOP. We have opened a general repair shop in the Noah Ark building on North Second street and are prepared to do any work in that line, including upholstering of furniture, chair mending, furnish new or mend broken parts, we will call for your goods and deliver them and willpnak ■ your old ,‘furniture look like new. Saw filing Tuesday’s and Fridays.We want your business and will treat you right. Jacob C. Miller & Son. 2«2d6wl COMMUNICATION FROM THE HOTLHOUSE DRUG CO. Offers to Refund Money if Hyomei Does Not Cure Catarrh. f’” 'he Editor of the Democrat: We have he m asked lecuitly if the advertisements printed in your col umus regarding Hyomei ate true, wh< re we offer to refund the money if this treatment does not cure catarrh and catarrhal deafness. We wish you would p'ease print this letter in as conspicuous a place as possible in vour paoer. saying that we absolutely ahree to refund the money to an' purchaser of a Hyomei outfit if it does not cure catarrh. This outfit consists of an inhaler of a convenient size to be carried in the vest pocket so that the user can breathe Hyomei four or five times a daily. With this is included a rnedi cine dropper and a bottle of Hyomei. The outfit sells for sl, and is a most economical treatment, for the inhaler lasts a lifetime and there is enough Hyomei for several weeks use, while extra bottles can be obtained for 50c. We trust tyat this letter will settle any doubts that may have arisen as to our willingness to refund the monfor a Hyomei outfit in case the purchaser is > ot perfectly satisfied. We wish to say emphatically that our guarantee on Hyomei holds good, and we will refund the money to any dissatiafied purchaser who simply states that he has used the treatment according to directions and has not been helped. Respectfully vours. The Holthovse Drug Co. ROY ARCHBOLD, DENTIST. I. O. O. F. BLOCK. 'Phones Office, 161; residence, 245

Weak Men MadeVigcious IVI'JST GTmrZ What PEFFER’S NERVIGOR Did! It acts powerfully and quickly. Cures when all others fall. Young nu u regain lost manhood; old lin n recover youthful vigor. Absolutely (iuaranteed to < ure .Nervo iiMTie**, Lout Vitality, linpotency, Mghtly EniUftioui*. Lost I’owcr, either eex, Failing Memory, Wasting Diseames. -nd all fleets of telf-abute or exetsset and tndi'ciTti in W&rdt off Hi-.-.i.ifv iiii«! consumption. Don't let druggist impose a worthless substitute on you because it \ lelds a greater profit. Insist on having FEF FEK'S N ERVK.OK. or sen.’ for it (an be carried in vest pocket. Prepaid, plain wrapper, $1 per i">x, or 6 for $5, with A Written (Juirr Hntee to Cure or Refund Money, Pamphlet free FJLFFi.K MEDICAL ASb’N. Chicago. HL For sale by Blackburn & Christen. Music! Music! You (an Buy all the latest and up-to-date MUSIC that you desire, at reasonable prices. Leave orders at Naehtrieb's drug store. W. E. Smith. Music! Music! 0 Poultry Sale Barred Plymouth Rock Cockerels for sale at SI.OO each. These are large and extra line breed from a first prize cockerel secured at the Portland Poultry Show last winter. Twentv years a breeder oi iTymoutn Rocks exclusively. Just shipped twenty-six pullets to D. D. Miller of Lima, Ohio. JOSHUA BBIGIIT Decatur, Indiana. n n

Jr W i Ox 9-1 r—w. :• ■ The lw ®y° r of ESes Rlomes Hon. J. M. Brenton, Mayor of lowa's capital and J prominent factor in tbe political and social life of t be i orn 1 gm state . is man who has the courage to speak his mind, Swift Vfl and to his fearlessness is largely due his political success. His statement regarding the merit of I Dr. Caidwell’s > W — (LAXATIVE) ■Syrup Pepsin I will be received with confidence by all who know him. Read Mayor Brenton’s Frank Letter. ; ' have used Dr. IV. B. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and consider it among the most valuable remedies on the market to-day. |H Luckily. I have been in very good health all mv file and it is M only very rarely that 1 ever take any kind of medicine. Occasionally it becomes necessary for any man to take some kind of a laxative and stomach remedy and Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup IW Pepsin is the best I have ever used. I like to have a bottle of Syrup Pepsin handy at the house to take after I have been attending a banquet. I just take about a spoonful of the remedy and then I lie down topeacefu l slumber, confident that I will feel all right in the morning. wM If I had been seriously ill and cured, my testimonial might IB do you more good, but 1 c an say that it helps me along in vßk : Im troubles would try it for 11 J- M. BRENI ON, Des Moines, la. Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pe- nisa fa - y remedy frr C tuition, » AIjCHUItK Indigest'on, Sick Headache and Stomach Troubles. Oru 99 i£ts SoH !t> GCc antl s 1.00 Bottles MH Sold by SV I H YAC'R & FALK.

MONEY TO LOAN THE DECATUR ABSTRACT & LOAN COMPANY. (incorporated) A large sum of PRIVATE MONEY has been placed with us to loan on city property and farms. No delaj or red tape in making loans. Lowest rates of interest. We are able to close all loans on the same day of receiving application. Will loan in sums of SSO up, on one to five years time, with privilege of partial payments. This company can also furnish abstracts of title on short notice to any piece of real estate in Adams county. THE DECATUR ABSTRACT & LOAN CO. Rooms 3 and 4, Studabakei block. 257dtf

BOSSE'S Opera House Thursday, Dec. 10 TH HEE N IGHTS The Season’s Event Merrily yours Rachel Lewis Comedienne and her big company in a select repertoire of Comedies and Dramas Vaudeville Between Acts Special Scenery for Every Play Beautiful Stage Settings Costly Wardrobe Prices, 10. 20 ami :>oc Matinee 10c Seat sale at Holthouse Drug Co. Ladies FREE first night.

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