Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 290, Decatur, Adams County, 17 December 1904 — Page 6

INDIAN SUMMER. ItH Hnite and Warmth Due to the “Aerial Gulf Stream.” Formerly the smokiness and the somewhat greater degree of warmth and other characteristics of ' Indian summer” were thought to lie caused by mountain tires or the burning of fallen leaves. Scientists have now proved, however, that the liazii and increased ■warmth are due to the annual formation of what has been called the "aerial gulf stream,” or "vapor plane." This high current, generated in equatorial seas by ascending masses of vapor charged air, Hows northward through the upper atmosphere, oversweeps the southern and gulf states and descends toward the earth or ocean as it approaches New England and Canada on its journey toward the polar circle. In the afternoon and night, when the earth throws off the heat received during the day. especially in the autumn weeks, when the temperature Is declining and the capacity of the air to receive and hold moisture is on the decrease, the presence of this mantle arrests radiation. Covering the remaining vegetation and harvest with a shield, it protracts the grain ripening period to meet the necessities of the higher latitudes. It has been shown that the first recorded appearance of the term "Indian summer" was in 1794. It seems to have been well known and recognized at that time. In New England it was supposed that the term came from the prevalance of the southwest winds, which, the Indians thought, were sent as a mark of favor by their peculiar deity. Coutanowoit. However, in many parts of tl’.e United States it was the Indians'especial huntingseason. Among the Indians of the northwest it was the period between the gathering and storing of summer supplies and the selection of winter quarters in the haunts of the large game; lienee it was the period of migration. The term "Indian summer” has been adopted by English speaking peoples throughout the whole world. The season is well defined in England. It is peculiar also to central Europe. In the old world as well as the new it is characterized by dry fogs, a glowing sky, absence of heavy rain and mild temperature. In England its early name was “Allhallow summer," in Wales and Belgium it is known as “St. Michael’s summer,” in Germany as "St, Gall’s summer” and the “summer of old women," in Bohemia as "St. Wenceslaus’ summer,” in Sweden as “St. Bridget’s summer" and in Lombardy as “St. Theresa's summer.” Indian summer is especially noticeable in the far northwest of this continent. In Vancouver and other portions of British America there is a second growth of verdure lasting until after Christmas. From the northern states of the Union it extends north to the arctic Circle. —Chicago News. Shock to Benevolent Desire. A benevolent neighbor of ours is sometimes put to it to decide whether her good intentions do not cause quite as much trouble as they cure. The otb er day she was visiting in the tenement of a very poor family, in whose wretched home she found a litter of puppies better eared for than the children and a basketful of kittens ale sorbing the attention which might have been profitably devoted to the mopping of the floor. While meditating how she could best offer some gift of money which might be wisely applied to immediate necessities the eldest daughter of the one room home abruptly asked: "Say. Mrs. X.. wouldn’t you like to buy two of these puppies? You can have them for $4." Glad of an opportunity to contribute the $1 to a household where it was evidently much needed, she was opening her purse, when she thought to inquire. "Mary, what will you do with tiie $4 if I give it to you?’’ T’ay the dog tax on the rest of tiie puppies.” was the prompt but unexpected reply.’ Ti e problem of poverty is not how io get money to the hand of ti e poo;-, but how to get it to stay there.—Chicago Into: >■. ‘Ecnnontixi»ig Vital For -a. As a result i.t e.ireful s dy and many exim a ■ : : ■ eriniei 's the writer Vs com .med that tl.e ave .<• man or I woman use, qp in the i>e Imriuime of ord orry everyday arts from three to tdte< n times the amount of vital force , necessary. The vitality so wasted is in many cases sufficient to make all I the ditieieme 11 tween weakness and strength, between sickness and health or between failure and stucess. The ways in which vitality is wasted are many and various. We need consider but two—incorrect posture of the body and excessive muscular action. Another and most far reaching factor in nervous vital waste is lack of control of the emotions. A lient body is strained by its own weight, so we find that among people having such bodies the mere act of holding up the body in standing, walking and moving about requires from four to ten times as much vital outlay as the straight body —Dr. W. R. C. Latson in Success. The Pleasure of Old Site. Free from the distractions of life, the taged are at leisure to observe and admire. "1 never knew." said Gornaro, “that the world was beautiful until I reached old age.” This period was frequently declared by him to lie the most beautiful of his life. Writing nt the age of ninety-one. he said Hint he lelt it his duty to make known to the world that man could aHalu to an earthly paradise after the ue of eighty, but only by means ut the two virtues, self restraint and temperance. At that t'me he was writing eight hours n day. walking and singing many other hours, enjoying the Iwanties of nature and abundant in labors for the yood of mankind. -Good Heallh.

BUSINESS MENTION $1 round trip to St. Louis via the Clover Leaf route Dec. 10th, 1904. Santa Claus’ headquarters at Coffee & Baker's this year. 280dtf. lam determined to sell you if prices will sell. Call and see me. Heisley. 277dtf For real bargains attend our December reduction sale this week at The South End Bargain store. Wanted—s,ooo bushels of corn. Enquire at Fred Scheiman’s meat market. 283dtf Complete line of Rubber Sootwear at popular prices at *' v 'e South End Bargain Store. Private funds to loan on city prop erty at lowest rate interest. Priviege of partial payments. The De oatur Abstract and Loan Co, 257dtf Coffee & Baker are headquarters for candy, nuts, toys, Xmas trees and trimmings. 280dtf I engrave everything freej that yuo buy of me. Hensley. 277tf Fine initial kerchiefs—loc each at Gus Rosenthal’s. “Loop the Loop” at opera house Thursday night Fine mufflers for holiday presents at Gus’Rosenthal’s. No sore throat—only 29c] for 500 sweaterettes at Gus Rosenthal’s. I want to buy 5,000 bushels of corn. Enquire at meat market. Fred Scoheiman. 283 You can buy your holiday pres ents at Hensley’s before you get your money. 264dtf Candy Toys—Christmas trees, tons of candy and nuts at lower prices than Santa Claus can give, at Coffee & Baker's. 280dtf My stock is the cleanest, newest and best selected I ever handled. My prices are the lowest. Hensley. 277dtf. I have the finest line of cut glass ever displayed anywhere. Call and examine thorn. It costs yon nothing to look. Hensley. 277dtf Warm hands if you buy your gloves at Gus Rosenthal's. Don’t forget we will save anything for you without any cash until Xmas. Hensley. 277dtf. Overcoats that wear and fit better for less money at Gus Rosenthal’s. Fine mufflers for holidays presents at Gus Rosenthal's. All book accounts must be paid by the 15th. Please settle and avoid the collector. Mrs. M. P. BURDG. 10-d For Sale—Some pure bred Poland-China gilts. C.’D. Kunkle, Decatur, Ind. 267d10 Have you any com to sell? I want_s,ooo bushels.’ Fred Scheiman. 283dtf Prices are right,’goods 'the best, anything you want in the candy toy line. Also pure and fresh candy, nuts, Christmas trees. Coffee & Baker. 280dtf I have used my best judgment >n selecting my holiday stock to please your wants, and will leave it to your judgment whether it is well selected. Call and examine them. Hensley. 277tf E>r Sale —One steam walking beam water well drilling outfit with six-horse power engine attached and with other good equipments. Will sell at a bargain if sold soon. Gus Feeters, R. F. D., No. 2, Berne, Ind., six miles east and three mile south of Borne, near Booher school house. 270dtf For Sale—Four-year-old driving horse, well broke; also 24two-year-old draftjcolts coming two years old. DAN ERWIN. 284d2wks I have some No. 1 ti nothy and mixed hay, baled in large bales, that I will sell and deliver in Decatur nt your residence in ton’Jor half ton lots, cheaper than you can you get it at the warehouses. It. will pay you to see me. D. E. STUDABAKER Notice. 1 have plenty of money to loan on farms at low rate of interest. Partial jiayments at any time. No commission. Dore B. Erwin, attorney at law. 277dtf See the f arce comedy “Loop the Loop” at opera house Thursday night On account of the holidays the Erie railroad will sell excursion tickets at vary low rates. Tickets on sale December 24, 25. 29 and 31, •January 1 and 2. Return limit January 4th, 1905. For full particulars, apply to Erie agents, or O. L. Enos. Marion, Ohio.

Weather Forecast. Saturday Snow. MARKET REPORT. Accurate prices paid by Decatur merchants for various products. Cor rooted every dav. We will begin buying new corn, Saturday Dec. 17 GRAIN. BY B. L. CABBUL, GRAIN MERCHANT Corn yellow new I 54 Corn, Mixed new 52 Machine shucked one cent less. Oats, new 28 Wheat, No. 2 I 09 Wheat, No. 3 1 04 Barley 40 Rye No. 2 73 Clover Seed 6 60 Alsyke @ 6 75 Buckwheat 48 Flax Seed 80 Timothy fl 25 , Buckwheat 40 CHICAGO MARKETS. Chicago marketclosed at 1:15 p. m today, according to Decatur Stock and Grain Exchange. July Wheat 98" Wheat, Dec. 1 091 Wheat, May 110 j July Corn 45| Corn, December 45i* Corn, May 451 July Oats, 31 j Oats, Dec 29J Oats May 31 j Jan. Pork 12 47 Jan. Lard 6 80 TOLEDO GRAIN MARKETS. Changed every afternoon at 3:cC o’clock by J. D. Hale, Decatur Special wire service. Wheat, new No. 2, red, cash fl 144 May wheat;... 1 Ifig July Wheat 1 00$ Corn, cash 45| May corn ... 45.1 July corn 46 Oats, cash 32 May oats 32 July Oats Rye, cash 83 OTHER PRODUCTS. BY VARIOUS GBOOBRS AND MSRCSANFS Eggs, fresh, per doz f 28 Lard 07 Butter, per pound 14 Potatoes, new 40 Onions 75 Cabbage per 100 lb 50 Apples, per bu 5j STOCK. BY FRED SCHKIMAN, DE LIB Lambs $4 00@ 4 25 Hogs, per cwt 3 75@ f 4 00 Cattle per lb 2 3 Calves, per lb 3} @ 5 Cows 1 Q 2 POULTRY. BY J. W. PLACE CO. Chickens, young, per lb 7@7 Fowls, per lb 6J Young Turkey 13—14 Old Turkeys. 8 HAY fIARKET. No. 1 timothy large (baled) 58 00 No 1 ” small ” 700 No 2 ” fl 00 less No 1 mixed 1 50 less No 1 clover 1 50 less WOOL AND HIDES. by b. kalver a son. Phone 442 Wool, unwashed 18t023 Coon 10 (a), 1 50 Skunk 20 @ 1 40 Opossum 10 @ 65 Mink 50 @ 2 50 Muskrat 3 @ 13 Beef Hides 08 Calf ’ 10 Sheep Pelts 25 @ 1.25 Tallow ....... 04 OIL HARKET. Indiana 99 Whitehouse 1.20 Somerset 9t;| Neodasha, (Kan.) 70 Barkeraville 1,09 Ragland 60 Tiona f 1,70 Pennsylvania 1.55 Doming 1.22 New Castle 1.47 North Lima 1.C4 South Lima 99 COAL—Per Ton Prices of coal on and after December Ist, until further notice will be as follows: Hocking Lump, per ton S 3 80 Virginia Splint 4 00 Indiana Lump 3 60 Domestic Nut 3 60 Washed Nut 4 00 Pittsburg Lump 4 (X) Pocahontas 4 50 Kentucky Cannell 6 (X) Anthracite 7 50 Charges for carrying coal 25c per ton or fraction thereof; upstairs 50c per ton. HARKET NOTES. Liverpool market closed steady. Wheat..! cents lower Corn, J cents higher Receipts al Chicagc today; Hogs 19000 Wheal — 26 can Com 533 cart Oats 64can Cattle 4000 Sheep .’’>oooo Estimate for tomorrow; Hogs 46000 Wheat 6.’Uan Corn -7730 an ' Oa*» -- - 109i*n

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You surely can use one of the following articles for the one You Wish to Please. SMOKING JACKETS BEAUTIFUL CRAVATS STYLISH GLOVES HOSIERY WHITE DRESS SHIRTS GOLD AND GOLD-FILLED CUFF BUTTONS SILK SUSPENDERS UMBRELLAS COLORED SHIRTS NIGHT ROBES WARM UNDERWEAR HANDKERCHIEFS SWEATERS SPECIAL SALE on fine Men’s and Boys’ fancy sweaters on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21. Call early and get the best choice. GUS ROSENTHAL.

Notice to the Public. My competitors are advertising that the meat trust is "busted,” and are selling meat’at their own prices now. Accordingjto that the meat trust must have been a failure. I never belonged to any meat trust, and therefore their actions don’t effect me any. I am still doing business at the old stand, and! am selling meat at the”lowest prices, at what first-class meat can be sold at. lam not advertising any two for five meats, my motto always was "Give value received", which I will continue to do and I invite the public to come and be convinced. Ido not believe in trusts nor do 1 believe in freezing the little fellow out. Live and let live. There is room for all. DYONIS SCHMIDT, City Meat Market. 28L13

ft ft Payment Contracts issued bj JII the .Tltna Life Insurance Co., V of Hartford, Conn., earn profits enough to cancel six of the 4 « payments, thus reducing the Isl number of payments required to ’ * and guaranteeing a profit of more than fl A QI u P on money actuafly in--411 lO veßte d. besides the profits IV I further to accrue, in compliance with the terms of the contract For further information see Jonh Scnurger or Mrs. L. M. McEwen. J d d A. DEBILITY The world admlree men who are etrong In phrMral, mental and nerve force; men of ambition, energy anil personal rna«netieni, the true type of perfect mauhood. To attain thia the first requisite Is good, healthy Nerves, which ffße eat -Ify for physical and mental development ano make life worth living. REFFER 8 NCR VIGOR makes f front. Calm Nerve*. Cures Nervous DebHitr. Falling Memory, Vital Week* neifl. Prostration, tlecplessneaa nnd other troubleedue to over work, smoking, drug habits fluid other caintea. Makes rich, healthy blood and re|>alrs wasted nerves. Equally good for women. Booklet free. Price 11.00 a bos. R'. < for K.oo. postpaid, with a guarantee to refund. If hot cured or benefited. PPFFER MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. CHICAGO. U. S •* Blackburn & Christen

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No sore throat - only 29c J for ,50c sweaters at Gus Rosenthal’s. Very lowest rates in effect to St. 1 Louis eveiy day until further notice. ; See he dismantling of/he World's Fair. Admission reduced to 25 ICO nts. Get information of agents XMAS OPPORTUNITIES. Our* Holiday Goods are all going to sell in the next 10 days For the reason that prices are lower than ever on Fancy China, Toilet and Dinner Ware, Lamps, Toys, Albums and Fancy Goods in general, Well adapted for presents, for young and old, for to make Christmas merry and add happiness to all purchasers that will extend far in the New Year. We do ' i not intend to mislead. We mark all goods Plain figures, and figures don’t lie. neither shall we. Extending you all the compliments of the seaseason assuring you that our interest is mutual The Bazaar, Coffee & Mangold, PROPRIETOR

Ever think of giving him a Suit or Overcoat, or some swell Haberdashery for Christmas. A gift that he is sure to appreciate. We suggest one of our fine hand made suits or overcoats at $ 12. to S2O. Or the servicable kind at $5.00 to $lO, for business, work or street wear. The style is RIGHT with many patterns to choose from. The boy will be delighted with a suit, over coat or reefer. We can fit him out and fit him right for $2.50 to $7.50

Don’t miss seeing the Indian Basket Booth at the Queen Esther Band Fair. They make beautiful Xmas presents 285d3 _.y THE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR is a subject to which writers give I much argument. There is tea ly no I ground for di«cußsiou for beyoud | question the last book is A BANK BOOK. i If you have such a book, you can get I all the others as you want tin m The way to have plenty of entries is to make them often. But you must make a start and there is no better time to make it than during the Christmas Reason. How easy it is t > begin will be freely explained at The First National Bank, which, as you know, is am ng.the best of its kind. The Pirst National Bank DECATUR. IND. is the first chapter. After that it will grow amazingly. Wr For sale by HtNRY KUENEMAN