People's Pilot, Volume 6, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 February 1897 — Page 5

Special Seed Offer. Th* People's Pilot one year, and Farm, Field and Fireside three months, and 1A twenty 5c packets of best seeds, all. Girl Wanted. Girl for general housework wanted by Mrs. Robert Randle, Rensselaer. Small family and good pay.

We hope the hotel registers of Rensselaer are not a criterion of travel everywhere. Possibly, however, this fact explains that all the travel now consists of through passengers to Indianapolis, Canton, Washington and Carson City. Nor do we hear of any let-up on passenger traffic via Monon to Michigan City. Rensselaer is just now unfortunate in not having a penitentiary, insane asylum or prize ring. Only a thriving canning factory, running overtime and Sundays, as George Pumphrey puts it, canning the advance agents prosperity products for future use.

Frank Leslie’s Popular Monthly.

The widespread interest in the coming inaugural ceremonies at Washington gives timeliness and value to the article entitled “Ninety-seven Yearsin the White House,” which forms the leading feature of Fkank Leslie's Popular Monthly for March. It is written by Joanna R. Nioholls, and is profusely illustrated with portraits and interior views reproduced from new photographs. Then there is a vigorous description of the great Lincoln Inauguration, by Hon. A. Oakey Hall, who was a participant in the ceremonies. This is illustrated with a reproduction of a sketch of the inauguration made at the time, and a picture of some of the costumes worn at the Inauguration Ball. There are many other interesting and important articles in this number, and some clever stories and poems. “Va*sar College” is described in a splendidly written paper by Blanche A. Jones; Frederick A. Ober writes of “Some Natives of North Africa,” which include the Arabs, Berbers, Touaregs and Moors; there is the concluding paper of Edmund Jennings Lee’s excellent estimate of the ■character of General Robert E. Lee; "A Thousand Miles Up the Amazon” is entertainingly described by Clarence B. Riker; Commissioner Blechenden tells of life in India; the city of St. Louis comes In for an appreciative paper by Charles Thomas Logan; and there is some illustrated stage gossip, a young folks’department, talks about new books, and many other things.—Frank Leslie’s Publishing House, New York.

Keard at the Hotel.

A visitor to our city relates what he in the dining room of his hotel one evening this week. A gentleman accompanied by his wife daughter and an older lady had taken their places, and after giving their orders for the coming meal, the gentleman proceeded to talk over his daya’s business, after thie manner. “Times are pretty good with me, for to-day I took in a team of horses, wagon, harness, cultivator, harrow, corn planter and mower for fourteen dollars.” "Well,” spoke up the daughter, “you don’t need to kick about hard times when you can buy a whole outfit for $14.” The visitor manifested surprise at the statement he had overheard, and made inquiry outside if it could be true. He was assured thal instances of that sort were every day occurances, and that since the last election there were the best opportunities ever known for persons starting in life to buy anything they needed for so few dollars in cash. The stranger scratched his head as if meditating. and even was heard to inquire wny farmers would part with their good implements so cheaply. A wag standing by, spoke up, “you come here and borrow ten dollars of that shark for six months and see if it don’t clean up an 80 acre farm to pay it off.” 4s the stranger turned to go out he was heard to mutter something about understanding now what was meant by such a gooddollar a few months since. Many cases of "Grippe” have lately been cured by One Minute Cough Cure. This preparation seems especially Adapted to this disease. It acts quickly thus preventing serious complications and bad effects in which this disease often leaves the patient. A. F. Long.

“Where Doctors Disagree.”

There has been a great deal of disagreement from time to time about the therapeutic value of sarsaparilla. In the main, authorities deny any particular medical value to the plant. “It’s just an old wive’s remedy,” they Bay. And in the main they are right. There are about a dozen varieties of sarsaparilla, scattered through various countries and of this dozen only one has any real curative power. So a man whose experience might be confined to the eleven other varieties might honestly say there was little value iu them. The one valuable sarsaparilla is found in Honduras, ■C. A. Monardes, a physician of Seville, records the introduction of sarsaparilla into Spain as a result of the Spanish discoveries of the New World, between 1536 am] 1542. But the root did not accomplish much. But he fields, “a better sort soon after cattle from' Honduras.” It is this “better sort" that is used exclusively in Ayer’s Sarrapariila. Audit is the .Cise of this “better sort” that has given Ayer’-o Sarsaparilla, prominence overall other varitlcs by reason of it wdnd.wf.ul curto of blobJ diseases. 'Send

for the Curebook, a “story of cures told by the cured.” Free. Address J. C. Ayer Co.. Lowell, Mass.

husbands and sweet hearts, assembled on Monday evening at the residence of Mr. Alfred McCoy in honor of Washington’s birthday. The commodious rooms were tastefully decorated with flags and bunting in a manner befitting the occasion, and a portrait of Washington occupied the post of honor. The costumes of the ladies were typical of the Colonial period in our National history and, like the ladies themselves, were charming indeed. The powdered hair, quaint dresses and rare old jewelry worn gave to our modern daughters an ancient atmosphere impressing moilern man with the thought that he had been carried 4>ack a hundred years, to another day and age. Many of the costumes made for the occasion were elegant and beautiful. Several of the ladies, however, were attired in dresses that had been the pride of the feminine heart at about the time of our centennial celebration, and fittingly exemplified the revolution that is constantly taking place in modern fashion, altogether forming an appropriate frontispiece to the colonial story in which Washington is a solitary and striking figure; standing as he does in bold relief, typifying that strength of manhood and character that gave to our fore fathers their place in history, and that has called down the reverence, respect and admiration of men of all nations, founding as they did this matchless republic of ours, which illustrates to the world the

most liberal, free and perfect government devised by man. The early evening was [spent in song and instrumental music, rendered by some of the accomplished daughters. After the belated husbands and lovers had all arrived, several hours were pleasantly spent with progressive dominoes. The game waxed merrily until nine games had been played, when an elegant spread, such ab gladeneth the heart of man, was placed before üb. For the time at least, dominoes were forgotten. The flleeting moments having gone all too fast and the hour of midnight having arrived, the guests took their departure, mentally voting Mrs. Alfred McCoy a charming hostess, and the Daughters of the American Revolution a howling success. Guest.

Fire Sale of Millinery.

Mrs. L. M. Imes will close out all of her millinery saved from the late fire at the lowest prices ever offered in Rensselaer. All of her summer goods were burned but a portion of her new and seasonable goods were saved. The goods are not damaged other than what would naturally result in the confusion of so hurried a moving. Bargains on every article. Everything must go before the arrival of her new stock. In the Nowels house block.

Advertised Letters.

The following letters are uncalled for at the Rensselaer post office: Lyda Mess. Jack Kneadler, P. Efferty. Janies T. Miller and Mr. J. D. Sanders." E. B. Honan. P. M.

Jasper Kenton’s House Burned

Fire completely destroyed the new he use of Jasper Kenton last night be tween nine and ton o’clock. The cause is supposed to have been from careless ness in dropping a lighted match in the wood shed. The iainify. had retired and escaped with very few clothes. Scarcely nothing was saved of the contents of the house. Ml - . Kenton has only recent)' purchased the place of Monroe Banes and had no insurance., though Mr. Banes holds a stoOO policy on the house which was to have been transferred to him, but had been neglected. Mr. Kenton’s loss cannot be less than 81,500, as the house was well furnished and all was lost including a piano and all the clothing of the family. The discussion of waterworks has been resume! again.

Death of James C. Morgan.

The soldier and citizen has gone; the reivelle has sounded for him in the camp beyond this vale of tears. Mr. Morgan was stricken with hemorrhage of the stomach about half past eight o’clock Sunday morning, and he gradually failed until death came to his relief at 2:30 a. m. Monday. He had been in his usual health and had no warning of the sudden collapse that came upon him. The funeral was held yesterday under the directions of the Knights of Pitliias. Rev. Utter officiating at the M. E. church. James Clay Morgan was 51 years, 7 months and 2 days old. “ He was a member of Company K. of the -i■ t;i Indiana infantry, and saw much severe sen ice. lie leaves a wife Mrs. Eva -Cliff Morgan.and one child a daughter i.-I lourteen. .*.!•• !my been a resident of Rensselaer since Is-,;).

Van Renaaala®* Chapter No, 267, Daughters of the American Rerolu tion of Rensselaer, Ind., has a membership of twentythree ladies all descendants of Revolutionary heroes. These, with their

New Tints for Walls.

The wall papers are more beautiful this year than ever before and perhaps a few hints to those contemplating changing their wall decorations will be interested to know what is considered proper in the year of our Lord, 1897. With this in view we called on our genial dealer, Prank B. Myer, for a few points. He was found busily preparing an immense stock for the season which will open March Ist. Expressing surprise that so much wall paper could be sold in one season we were informed that the consumption of wall paper was greatly on the increase from two causes. First, very few people have rooms that are not papered, whereas a few years ago the reverse was the rule, and and many people now change the paper on their walls each year, so cheap as well as pretty has it become. In fact many a lady thinks as much about a new dress for her t parlor walls as she does about her gowns. No tasteful person wants to buy an 1896 paper for 1897 walls. Light and dark olives are to be the popular shades for parlors and libraries, terracottas for dining rooms. Beautiful tints in delph blues will also be used on many parlor walls and for chambers. Plain felt papers will be used with shaded borders and ceiling for dining rooms.

There are also delightfully attractive shades of rich dark browns which will be popular for libraries and sitting rooms. This particular color can be had in all grades of paper. No job of paper hanging is complete without mouldings appropriate to match. Mr. Meyer has double as large a stock as he has ever purchased before and when it is all in it will be a fastidious lady indeed who cannot find her ideal among the hundreds of patterns that compose it. Prices in wall paper have fallen considerably in a year, but the fact that Mr. Meyer orders six to eight months in advance of delivery in jobber’s lots, and has it all made from order and shipped direct from factory, lessens the cost to him very materially, as the profits of jobbers and wholesalers are thereby avoided, together with all their out of style patterns and colorings, and the benefit given to his patrons. He will be ready to receive callers to see these goods March Ist. There will be no opening but the latch string of the big drug store always hangs out. The selection of paints in appropriate colors to harmonize with wall paper effects and with carpets is very essential to perfect decoration, and Mr. Meyer has given this detail of the business considerable study and his judgment in such delicate matters will be of invaluable assistance to persons desiring stylish harmonies.

Watting; for the Full Blast.

Elwood. Neb., Feb. 20. ’97, F. D. Craig, Dear Sir:—Enclosed find draft for *1.25 to cover back subscription to People’s Pilot. The “advance wave of McKinley prosperity” has struck Nebraska and has. financially speaking, knocked the “wind” out of the inhabitants. Don't know what the result will be when the full “blast” strikes us March 4th. Yours truly, S. B. Yeoman.

Stenography and Typewriting.

Stenographers and typewriters, male and female, are in great demand. Tliis Bureau will fit students for desirable positions in that line without the loss of valuable time or the outlay of much money. The art is easy to acquire, and to experts, desirable positions are easy to secure. Send stamp for particulars, terms, etc. National Information Bureau. 1420 New York Ave., Washington, D. C.

St. Bernard Dog For Sale. Eighteen months-old, (Hadam i Beatrix. Celtic Rector) registered, heignt 33 inches, weight ! 190 pounds, orange color, black i muzzle good watch dog, price *35. Mach all Cover. -Kniman, i Jasper (Jo., lod. j Torturing, itching, scaly skin | eruptions, burns and scalds are soothed : at once and promptly healed by DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, the best known cure f°r piles. A. F. Long. 80 Cachets of Seeds Free! r,1!! I’eoj'le’s I'ii.ut one year, and Farm. :*• *< an<l 1 lie I(!e „r.o year, and <2l r.jj twenty ,x; packets of Lost seeds, a 11... A*«W

Interchangeable 1000-Mile Tickets. l Every traveling man should have one. They coet but S2O each and can be purchased of any agent of the Monon route.' They are good for one year from date of sale and good for passage on the following linee: Baltimore A Ohio R. R. (Lines west of Pittsburg and Benwood, including Wheeling A Pittsburg Division); Baltimore A Ohio Southwestern R’y. (Form L 38), all divisions; Buffalo, Rochester A Pittsburg R’y; Cincinnati, Hamilton A Dayton R. R. (Form I. D. 2), all divisions; Cincinnati, Portsmouth A Virginia R. R. (between Cincinnati and Portsmouth only); Cleveland Terminal & Valley R’y; Columbus, Hocking Valley A Toledo R’y; Columbue, Sandusky A Hocking R. R. (Form J); Findlay, Fort Wayne & Western R’y; Indiana, Decatur A Western R’y; Indiana, Illinois A lowa R. R; Louisville, Evansville A St. Louis R. R. (Form B) (Good only for continuous passage between Louisville and Evansville, Evansville and St. Louis, and Louisville and St.. Louis); Louisville, New Albany A Chicago R’y; New York, Chicago A St. Louis R. R; Pittsburg, Shenango A Lake Erie R. R; Toledo, St. Louis A Kansas City R. R. (Form L 8); Wheeling A Lake Erie R’y (Form H.) The above lines afford the commercial traveler access to the principal cities and towns in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky, with through lines to St Louis. The train service of the Monon Route includes all the conveniences devised to make traveling a pleasure. Vestibuled trains, with parlor and dining cars on all day trains; Pullman buffet and compartment Bleeping cars on all night trains. Special features: Steam Heat, Pintsh Light Sidney B. Jonas, City Pass. Af’t, 232 Clark St, Chicago. Gao. W. Hatlkb, Diet. Pass. Ag’t 2 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. E. H. Baooh, Dirt. Pass. Ag’t, 4th and Market Sts., Louisville. W. H. McDoax* Receiver and Gen’l Mgr, Frank J. Rxxd, Gen’l P&bs. Ag’t General Offices: 198 Custom House Place, Chicago. W. H. Beam, Agent

90 Pnehetm of feed* Wreet Thr Pbopli's Pilot od« year, and Farm, Field and Fireside one year, and J 4 (J) twenty 5e packets of best seeds, a 11...

The Farm 9 Field and Fireside, WE WILL SEND THE ABQV® QREAT JOURNAL IN CONNECTION WITS ho * Ponnlo Pilnh one extremely low MIL I LU|J IL D riIUL price of $1.60 in advance And will give to each subscriber to this combination offer who pays ten cents additional for nostaco and packing, TWENTY PACKETS OF SEEDS. These seeds are the best in the market. They consist of Farm, vegetable and Flower Seeds of your own selection from a list of 200 varieties. The packets are as large as seedmen’s mail packets. The seeds alone at retail prices are worth SI.OO. Call and see us about this great offer at once or send rZ mittances to this office.

FLOWER SEEDS. Our collection of Flower Seeds is especially designed for the farmers' flower garden. We have selected only such varieties as are easily grown. Alyaautn— This old favorite should he largely used In every garden. A novelty Little Gem. Very dwarf. A uteri i— -We have selected the best variety that can be found. Large and beautiful flowers. i Balsam (Lady Slipper)—The variety we j offer Is llio superb Cainclia Flowered. I Calliopsis— Very handsome and showy | plants. i Candytuft— Perfectly hardy. A mixture | of varieties including White Rocket, Dlirk j Crimson and New Carmine, j Cannas, or Indian Shot— All varieties. ! mixed.* re ton fa (Cockscomb)—One of the most brilliant of annuals. Superb dwarf varieties I mixed. chrysanthemum— Showy, garden favorites; splendid mixed double. Cypress l ine —One of the most elegant i climbers. Mixed varieties. Dianthus— China and Japan pinks.- Many distinct and most beautifully marked varieties. They are the best. Miniature, Sunflower (Helianthus cuj cumerifollus)—A novelty of great merit. ‘ Three feet high. Small flowers. reel*of Peril iMlrablMs)—The Maryel-of-l't ru. or Four o'clock. We offer a dwarf ( . variety, a great novelty, called The New | Tom Thumb. Mixed colors. Mignonette— The seed should be scattered liberally in sunny situations. Many line new varieties, mixed. Myosotis (Forget-Me-Not)—These charming little favorites succeed Lest in damp, sandy situations, but will thrive well In almost any soil. (mourds— Dish cloth and all other ornamental varieties mixed. * Ipomrra— Rapid-growing, tender annuals, climbers, Xasturtiums— Are among our most popular plants. Our packets contain a mixture of all colors of the superb Tom Thumb varieties. !*ansles— Our packet contains a mixture of all co'ors and shades of superb large flowering varieties. Petunia— Most valuable plants. Our packvis conta in a mixture of superfine varieties of all different colors. 1 Phlox ftnnmnondil The Improved Grandiflora varieties are exceptionally beautiful. Our packet contains all colors of the grandiflora or large flowering strain. Street M‘eas— Finest mixed varieties; new large flowering. Verbenas— Flower very quickly from the seed and thrive much better than from cuttings. Our packet contains a line collection of all shades of color. Xu in ias — Superb double, mixed. VEGETABLE SEES.>B. The seeds we oi.Vr are select, fresh and warranted, to in; grown from seldct stock.

Jasper ® Tile® Works* TWO MILES NORTH OF RENSSELAER. MANUFACTURERS of superior drain tile. Manufacture tile 111 sizes from 4to 16 inches in diameter. Will duplicate prices of any person handling tile in the county for like amount, and same terms. Works fitted up with latest improvements in machinery and kiln. Those contemplating using sizes from 12 to 16 in. in diam#» ter call at works and get prices and leave order. A. E. & H. A. ALTER. When Others Fail Consult DR. SMITH end the PHYSICIANS end SURGEONS of the Chicago Metropolitan Sanitarium, Now ZeeopilnA by tb« Public mnd ProfHWkm Generally, m Being Chicago's Leadlpg end Most SmetMftal Bpertsibb ta the VNstamt of An Chronic Diseases ill Surgical Operations. |y V H THEY TREAT WITH 6TTOCESS* r«n*Jysl«S Breathitt* L PeMtlystloa, (Beast DlmmS, Sbto m*Muws, (proysy, V’ M9 B»jSsg?Sif Pyyp«l% Sidney Diseases. jr PlsaUffti aS Mea> fUsuwae of Wnmeu) * 93W ABO ALL SPECIAL AMD PRIVATE a a asms, sa ta. raMßinDat WKMB AY EITHER SEfe Th* Chicago Metropolitan Sanitarium h tueevyofated eed 4 wmAm Om Im et the Babe «t IMteete, ee4 ts eeadneted by * fncottv of Cumysteni Skillful und XxyeHwwef Vhwrtcieae tad Oedema* cuuduDy »«Wct*4 hen the best Memt) Teleet et Aencrtcea ea 4 laiywn fywUat a—m^Plfcwi^y»J fi tli mm; It mey my. rent At* or, It liemVle, will «ti >•» money te heew H. These whe h*»e bcee ■ntf.reai tar ;wi ead here mmltn m beeeftt trow erdiuMV wethede et ImriamAat Unn who harm been neglected or neskillfeny treated, ere eepeeielW UrltefV **ll. fereeee treated by mall er expreee, but wlwie ■eseible, e pereoeel eaeaUaettea le predated- Kt, paeethntati or FaMeree. We aaderteke aolnetaaN* M«4 CORNELL, AVB-, .... CHtCAt Dr. Haaltthy and the Bpeelallaia, of the Consulting and Examining Staff of this, the largest and best equipped Med* ical and Surgical Institute in the West, can be consulted FREE, at RENSSELAER, TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1897, in the Private Parlors of the MAKEEVER HOUSE, returning each month, to remain one day, during the year.

None better to be had, either as to quality or variety. Beano— Black Lima. Best variety. Burpee's Bush Lima. Large beans; an Immense yielder. Pole or Climbers. Golden Cluster .Wax. A prolific bearer. Oolden-Eyed Wax. Hardy, prolific, rustproof. lieeto —Early Eclipse. None better; universal favorite. Lane's Imperial Sugar. The richest. Cabbage— Brill’s None such. The best of the new varieties. True Jersey Wakefield. The old reliable. Henderson’s Succession. An all season cabbage. > Stonemason. The old reliable late cabbage; very large. Carrota— The New Chantaney. We offer but one sort because It Is the best. Cauliflower—The Early Paris. One of the easiest to grow. Celery Kalamazoo Market or Broad Ribbed. Large, crisp. Cucumber— We offer one variety of cucumbers only this year; it Is called Thorburn's Ever Bearing; It will produce the entire season. Creoo— Fine Curled. Crisp and choice. East Plant— N' ew Jersey Improved Large Purple. The best beyond question. Ijeeh —The New Giant. Unsurpassed. Lettuce-~Old reliable Black Seed Simpson. Fine quality.

Chartler’s Mammoth Head. Fine quality. Manuel— Golden Giant, a great prize taker. The newest and best, lias weighed ’M'/t lbs. Muskmelon— New Superior. A Cantelope of extra fine quality. Little Gein. Popular In Chicago market. Onions —Yellow Globe Danvers. Standard crop. The prize Taker. This is American grown seed; immense size. Extra Early Barletta. or English radish. Farslei/Sevt Moss Curled. The finest. Parsnip—lwprsyed Guernsey. The best. Feus—' The Strategem. This is, perhaps, the most prolific pea In existence. American Wonder. The earliest and bast crinkled dwarf varieties. Early Prize. A fine new sort. Extra choice. Pepper— M Ixture of the very best sorts—the Ruby King, Red Etna and New Celestial. Pumpkin-- Quaker Pie. It is early and keeps late. Dunkard Winter, It will keep good nearly all winter. Badish— White Tipped Scat let Ball. Extra early. Improved Chart.iur. Best market radish. ftntabnr/a.-- Vcllow"Purple Top. The best yellow variety. White Sweet German. For table use.

Spinach— New Long Standing. None better. Sgnmsh— Giant Crook neck. A great improvement on the old variety. Pike's Peak or Sibley Hard Shell. Just m good a keeper as the Hubbard. Mammoth White Bush Scallop. Best early summer squash. Pure Hubbard. Standard winter. Tomato-Da art Upright Champion. Undoubtedly best. Golden Sunrise—Yellow variety. Unsurpassed. PtirpHs Top, Strap Leaf. Best garden turnip for either early or late. Watermelon A luscious new variety called The White Gem. * Jordan’s Gray Monarch—A large sort; deep red in color and of very fine quality. FIELD SEEDS. Alfalfa— Abundant fodder crop. Corn- The Robinson Yellow Dent—Large oars, extra early, light yellow, 12 to j« row* on ear. Of this corn Mr. Barnard writes: t „ Wasepi, Mich., Sept. 22. 1890. J. W. Wilson: 1 have just come in from my two corn fields, where the men are finishing cutting up corn. The field of that sort marked Robinson’s Seedling, in package sent you to-day, Is a vory superior corn. You see the dates on the cards, showing time of growth—and the King on new ground Is No. 1; not as early as the Robinson on older ground. The first three hills of the latter which I stepped up to test had three stalks in each hill, and there were nine ears on the three bills, every ear as fine as the two sent you <lO Inches long). I c ;me near sending the nine ears, hut decided to get two of the King that you might exan ine and compare. The Robinson has been raised on my place now for four years and will he the only kind planted next year. Of course as we have not begun husking 1 can only estimate relative amounts, but It seems to promise at least 25 per cent more yield than the King. If you wish to use on seed list, let me know, as I can select choice seed and dry It well. J King of the Earlles, one of the best and most prolific of the earliest Yellow Dent varieties of corn. The I amous Climax. A later variety of Yellow Dent. Undoubtedly the very best all around corn for middle latitude. It will materially Increase your corn crop to plant this variety. SPECIAL OFFER. For your own clubbing renewal and one new subscriber to each paper we will send a quart of either variety of the above corn by muil, prepaid, or a peck by express at your expense. For further information about this splendid corn address B. C. Baunako. Wasepl. Mich. Crimoon Clover— Best. Kaffir Corn- A non-saccharine sorghum. lias the quality of resisting drought: early. Fopettrn— Wo coniine our distribution (his year to the new Mapledale Prolific. Sweet Corn— We confine our distribution to one u.,surpassed new variety, the new < 1 oiinlry Clentlemiu. Mammoth Proiiflc-A splendid late variety. Thu largest-grown