Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 299, Decatur, Adams County, 28 December 1904 — Page 4

.ae Hymn Suited. The unfortunate youn.s; man had moved his hat from place to place in the pew, but always had to move it again. His pew seemed particularly popular, and there was no abiding spot for that piece of headgear, which happened to be a shining silk hat of the most approved shape. Finally, when he was tightly wedged Into one corner and there seemed to be nothing for him to do but to hold the hat tenderly on his lap for the rest of the service, he bad an inspiration. The pew in front was still empty. He leaned over, gently deposited tils cherished head covering on the cushioned seat and gave himself up t> pious reflection. By and by the owners of that pew made a late entrance. The youth gazed at them with interest. A pretty young blond led the way, and in looking at her fair hair and blue eyes be forgot his hat. She. conscious of his gaze, blushed properly and cast down her eyes in a maidenly way. Then she sat down and there was a crush Ing. grinding sound. She shot up again, and so did the young man. and together they surveyed the ruins of that shining silk hat, while the choir vociferously sang “Cover my defenseless head.” The Face of Ro*netti. The Albion, a popular old London inn. if I remember rightly, was a favorite resort of Pickens. I never saw him there or indeed anywhere else, for he died before my arrival in London, but one heard of him in such resorts. I saw there but once that weird, bean tiful. wayward genius, li.ante Cabriel Rossetti. My recollection of him is as of a man who looked yerv much like a priest or a lay brother. I recall him as dressed almost entirely in black, and the black of what I may call the clerical cut and material. His sallow face, hi- ink dark eyes, his expressive face—all these things I recall as well as the steak and mashed potatoes over which he leaned as he talked vividly, but quietly, to his friend who was sun ping with film. I was struck by the face, but I had no idea who it was. It was only years after, when I saw a portrait of Ros-ctfi. that 1 rea died the face that had so much struck me ns it leaned over steak and mashed potatoes and knew that it was the face of one of the inspired artists and poets of t.;v time - London M. A. P. A Mark Twain AneHir,... A friend of the humorist tells a story of the days when Mark Twain was a pilot on the Mississippi. One day Mr. Clemens missed his boat. Instead of inventing an excuse he reported to bis superior officer as follows: “My boat left at 7:20. I arrived at the wharf at 7:35 and could not catch it.”—Harper's Weekly.

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A SEASON’S PLEASURE. Wl»«t It Cort One Woman In Peace of Mind and Comfort. Mary Makepeace sat down in her favorite chair in her own room and threw’ her head back, with a long sigh. "No words can tell how glad I am that I've made my last visit for the summet,” she said. “Now I shall have some peace, not to mention pleasure." "My dear!” said her mother reproachfully. “I mean it,” returned Mary. “Os course I like change of scene, but 1 am tired of adapting my whole life to others, as I am expected to do as a welcome guest." “My dear!” said her mother agait “Think how kind everybody has to you.” “They meant to be—they were kind,' Mary said wearily, "yet I feel as if 1 had barely eseaped with my life, and you will admit that is not just the right kind of after feeling. “Let me tell you, mother,” Mary continued. "At the Fosters' I changed my hours for rising, for retiring and for eating my meals. At the Lanes' I changed father's politics—for of course 1 haven't any of my own—to please Mr. Lane, and I had all 1 could do to keep from changing my religion to please Mrs. Lane. "At the Jeilkins' I changed all my views about what constitutes diversion to suit the family in general. At the Pages' 1 entirely changed my point of view concerning music and books. And at the Nevins’, where I was ill. 1 changed my doctor and took stuff which 1 felt sure would poison me just to please them. "I ate cheese, which I abhor, and gave up fruit, which I like, at the Fisks'. I slept with closed windows at Great-aunt Maria's because she is afraid of a breath of air. and I drank twenty-one pints of hot water the four days I was at Cousin Thomas’ to flush my system.’ _ "No." said Mary in a firm voice. “1 pay no more visits for months to come Home keeping youth may have homely wits, but if I go about much more 1 shall not have any wits at all.”— Youth’s Companion. THE BEST ONES. The best law—the Golden Rule. The best education self knowledge. The best philosophy—a contented mind. The best •theology—a pure and beneflcent life. By Constant Vae. “Yes. she’s a woman of few words." "And. mercy, how frayed she keeps them looking!”—Cleveland Plain Dea' er.

THE CURVED BALL. It Is the Atmosphere Which Cantes Its Eccentric Shoots. Most any ten-year-old youngster can curve a ball, even though be does not know why be can do so except that the leather must be held in a certain way. Possibly a half dozen of the major league twirlers know something about the science of the curve, but comparatively few understand why they can produce their "benders.” The Scientific American gives the follow ing as the scientific explanation of the matter: "The pitcher in the field tells us that the ball curves because he gives It a twist, but scientifically this will not do. Why will the twist make the curve? If a ball were thrown in a certain direction and if the force of gravitation were not at work the ball would continue on in a straight line forever. Some force of resistance is then at work when a ball is made to deviate in a curve from its straight course. If a feather is dropped in a vacuum in an exhausted receiver of an air pump it will drop like a shot, but if it is dropped out in the air it will go down irregularly and slowly, shifting from side to side. “It is the atmosphere which causes the ball to curve. Bearing in mind that the atmosphere is a compressible, elastic gas. we find that when the ball leaves the hand of the pitcher with a rapid rotary motion it ‘impinges upon a continuous elastic cushion,’ and this moderate resistance, or friction, changes its course in the direction which is given to the rotary motion Take an outshoot of a right handed pitcher, for instance. He impresses upon ti e ball a rapid centrifugal rotary motion to the left, and the ball goes to the left because the atmosphere, compressible and elastic, is packed into an elastic cushion just ahead of the ball by the swift forward and rotary motion, and the friction, which is very great in front of the ball, steers it in the direction which it is turning.” A NOTABLE MEETING. Hehl In the latereM of “Wotnan*« Rlklilm" In 1701. The first recorded public meeting in the interest of "woman's rights” was held in the town of Medford. Mass., in 1701. The gallery of the church was occupied by the young unmarried people of the congregation, one side and one half the front gallery being given to the young men, the other side and the other half being given to the young women. But in the seating in this eventful year the young men were given the entire front of the gallery as well, and the young women were only allowed one side of the gallery. Then it was that things began to happen. Treatment like this wasn’t to be tolerated even for a moment. The blood of the future mothers of the Revolution was fully aroused, and the young women made such an uproar and commotion that it speedily became a town matter, and a town meeting was called to restore to them their rights in half of the front gallery. The young men of the day were bitterly pposed to extending any new privile: es to women, and the tight ex tended beyond Medford. Shortly after the introduction of “pues” into the churches, by which families we-e sep arated from the remainder of the congregation. the selectmen of the town of Newbury gave permission to a group of young women to build a “ptie" in the gallery of the church upon their own side of the house. This extension of privilege was resented by the young bachelors to such a degree that they broke a window of the church, forced an entrance and backed the pew In pieces. For this act of sacrilege the young men of Newbury were fined $lO each and sentenced to be whipped or pilloried. But they were manly enough to confess their folly and ask pardon, so this part of their punishment was omitted. So you see the "woman's rights” movement isn't a modern one.— Boston Herald. TRIALS OF DIPLOMATS. They Were Many In the Eally Day. of American History. There exists a popular tendency to overrate the delights and to underrate the hardships of the diplomatic life; but, howe’er much opinions may differ on this point, there can be no doubt that the office of an American diplomatist in the days of the Revolution was no holiday pastime. If he was not already in Europe, his journey to his {tost was beset with ' perils graver than those of the elements. In the eyes of the British law American revolutionists were simply "rebels,” the reprobation of whose conduct was likely be proportionate to their prominence and activity, and the seas were scoured by British cruisers, ths dreaded embodiment of England's maritime supremacy. Deane went abroad secretly tiefore independence wai declared, but when his presence In France became known the British government asked that he be seized and delivered up into its custody. Franklin sailed for France on a small vessel of war belonging to congress, called the Reprisal. On the way over she took two prtaea, and more than once, on descrying a auaplctoua sail, cleared for action. Had she been captured by the British, Franklin would have had an opportunity to test the truth of hie remark to bls associates In congreim that they must "either bang together or hang separately.” John Adams, on bis first Journey, took pnaaage on an American vessel; on his second he embarked on the French frigate Sensible and landed nt Ferrol, in Spain. Jay committed his fate to the American man-of-war Confederacy and. like Adams end Franklin, reached his iextination

WHEN FORKS WERE NEW. How Their t'.e Impressed a Lady the First Time She Saw Them. A lady who saw forks used for the first time at a dinner of Henry 111. of France records her "impressions” of the occasion. Henry had in 1574 been tendered a magnificent reception in Venice. At this entertainment forks were used. The royal guest observed them with much interest and immediately introduced them to the French court. It seems from the account of the la dy, who had never used them before, that some others were in the same predicament. She writes: “They never touched the meat with their fingers, but with forks, which they carried to their mouths, bending their necks and bodies over their plates. "There were several salads. These they ate with forks, for it is not considered proper to touch the food with the lingers. However difficult it may be to manage it, it is thought better to put the little forked instrument in the mouth than the fingers. "The artichokes, asparagus, peas and beans were brought. It was a pleasure to watch them try to eat these with their forks, for some, who were less adroit than the others, dropped as many on their plates and on the way to the mouth as they were able to get to their mouths. “Afterward a great silver basin and pitcher of water were brought, and the guests washed their hands, though it seems as if there would not be much scent of meat and grease on them, for they had touched their food only with those forked instruments.” THE MiSSIS3IPPI. ImmeiiMe Volume nod Varying Mood* of ItM Yellow Flood. "The Mississippi river has an irresistible attraction for a person of im aginative mind, but perhaps its most impressive characteristic is the majesty with which its turbid, yellow tide sweeps along between the shores, impressive by ils sullen murmur and inspiring awe by its immense volume." said a traveler. "The river is sublime no matter when or where you view it, and one has only to catch a glimpse of the yellow flood, veiled by rain or glistening in the sunshine, to tall beneath its spell. At times the river moves so smoothly and peacefully that you are almost lulled to sleep by the gentle purring of the water, that constant eddying and washing sound that is distinctive of the Mississippi. Then, again, the water will swirl angrily around a hidden snag or rushing with impetuosity against the yielding bluffs it will eat into the earth, and tons of dirt will rumble down only to be absorbed and swept away. Per haps for a moment the water will assume a chocolate color, but the influx of yellow tide from above will soon dissipate every trace of what was once an acre of cotton field. Sometimes there are trees growing along the shore that are engulfed. These fall with a crash into the flood, spin about for a moment and then drift slowly down with the current, their half drowned boughs rising at intervals from the water.”—Birmingham Age-Herald. ’ ’ »I „• * Could Mot Be Settled Ont of Court. A good story Is told concerning 8 certain magistrate, who always endeavors to smooth over any little differences which may be brought before him. On the occasion In question the war rant was one for technical assault, and it came out In the course of evidence that the parties were ne'ghbors and had been on the best of terms for soma years. "It is a great pity,” said the judge, “that old friends like you seem to have been should appear before me in such away. Surely this is a case which might be settled out of court." “It can't be done,” answered the plaintiff moodily. “I thought of that myself, but the cur won't fight." A Cradle of Tortoise Shell. A curious relic of some historic interest is to be seen at Pau, in the Basses Pyrenees. Visitors are shown the bedroom of Jean d'Abret, wife of Anthony of Bourbon, king of Navarre. Here in the year 1553 her infant sou was born, who was in after years King Henry IV. of Navarre, and by the aide of an antique bedstead of richly carved wal nut stands a most curious cradle of tortoise shell about two feet long and eighteen inches broad, in which the Infant prince is said to hav« been laid at his birth. Beared at Last. Nat even the best friends of Mrs. Cobb equid claim for her the gift of gracious speech, although they laid great stress on her kind intentions at all times. “Well, well.” said the good lady breathlessly as she grasped un acquaintance by the arm coming out of u crowded concert hall. "Here I've been on a wild goose chase all day long and at last find you where I should never have thought of looking.” Got the Inals Mlaod. Paul du Challlu. the one time Afrl can explorer, performed a good Samaritan act one night in assisting along the street a very Intoxicated stranger. The man told him where hla home was. and after considerable difficulty Du Challlu got him to his door. The bibnlous one was very grateful and wanted to know his helper’s name. As the explorer did not particularly care to give bls name In full he merely replied that it wns Paul. “So It'sh—hie—Paul, Isb It?" hiccoughed the man. and then, after some moments of apparent thought, Inquired solicitously, "Shay, ole mnn, did y’ever get any -hie—nny nnshcr to those 10-otig letters!) y' wrote tn th' Eph»Mlanst’

Weather Forecast. Thursday fair warmer N. W. winds. MARKET REPORT. Accurate prices paid by Decalm merchants for various products. Cor reeled every dav. We will begin buying new corn, Wednesday Dec. 28 GRAIN. BY ft. L. OABBOL, GBAIN MERCHANT. Corn yellow new I 56 Corn, Mixed new 54 Machine shucked one cent leea. Oats, new 28 Wheat, No. 2 1 11 Wheat, No. 3 1 06 Barley 40 Rye No. 2 73 Clover Seed 6 70 Alsyke @ 6 75 Buckwheat 48 Flax Seed 8C Timoihv JI 25 Buckwheat 40 CHICAGO MARKETS. Chicago markeiclosad at 1:15 p. m today, according to Decatur Stock and Grain Exchange. July Wheat 982 Wheat, Dec. 112 J Wheat, May 1 14 July Corn 45| Corn, December 46 ; | Corn, May I--, July Oats, 31A Oats, Dec 29§ Oats May 31 ( Jan. Pork 12 55 Jan. Lard 6 8H TOLEDO GRAIM MARKED Changed every afternoon at 3:OC Yclock bv J. D. Hale, Decatur Special wire service. Wheat, new No. 2, red, cash fl 171 May wheat; 118 J July Wheat 1 01 Corn.cish 4f'J May corn 46| July corn 47 Oats, cash 32J May oats 32J July Oats 34 Rye. cash 83 OTHER PRODUCT'. BY VARIOUS GBOOKBS AND MERCHANT , Eggs, fresh, per doz J 24 Lard 07 Butter, per pound 14 Potatoes, new 40 Onions 75 Cabbage per 100 lb 50 Apples, per bu 5j STOCK. BY FRED SOHEIMAN, DE LEB Lambs *4 00@ 4 25 Hogs, per cwt 3 75@ 14 00 Cattle per lb 2 (g 3 Calves, per lb. 3j @ 5 Cows 1 & 2 POULTRY. BY J. W. PLACE CO. Chickens, young, per lb 7@7 Fowls, per lb 6j Young Turkey 10— Old Turkeys 8 HAY HARKET. No. 1 timothy large (baled) JS 00 No 1 ” small ” 7 00 No 2 ” >1 00 less No 1 mixed 1 50 less No 1 clover 1 50 less WOOL AND HIDES. BY B. KALVEB A SON. Phone 442 Wool, unwashed 18>023 Coon 10 @ 1 50 Skunk 20 $ 1 40 Opossum 1C (« 65 Mink F 2 50 Muskrat J @ 13 Beef Hides . _ 08 Calf ’ 10 Sheep Pelts 25 @ 1.25 Tallow 04 OIL HARKET. Indiana 99 Whitehouse 1.20 Somerset 96 Neodasha, (Kan.) 10 Barkersville 1.09 Ragland 60 liona. 11.70 Pennsylvania 1.55 Corning 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 |3 80 Virginia Splint 4 00 Indiana Lump 3 60 Domestic Nut 3 60 Washed Nut _ 4 00 Pittsburg Lump 4 00 Pocahontas 4 50 Kentucky Canneil 6 00 Anthracite 7 50 Charges for carrying coal—2sc per ton or fraction thereof; upstairs 50c per ton. HARKET NOTES. Liverpool market closed steady. Wheat. | cents lower Corn, ) cents lower Rm-at pts si Uhieagc ioday: Hog. 18000 Wheat. I (XI can Corn 1050 cart Data 250car* CattleJ 10000 Sheep 10000 Estimate for tomorrow: Hogs IMOCO Wheat lOoan Ccrn 10" Scars Oats 135;ars

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