The Decatur News. (Decatur, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 34, Ed. 1 Friday, September 14, 1900 Page: 1 of 8
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DECATUR. TEXAS. FRIDAY, SEPT. 14, (900
PRICE $1.00 A YEAR
Stationery,
School Supplies
Court.
Drugs, Medicines,
are in
*9" Try a cool drink at our soda fountain.
Money Saved
Is Money Made
LESS THAN HALF VALUE
next
Worth,
SJohn Kirkpatrick.
MT News readers are requested to patronize News advertisers.
J. A. Tankersley,
Kqulvoesl.
GROCERIES
plaec.
a visit
West-
cathe-
receiv-
castles
where
Great
North Trinity Sireet,
Next door to Peningers.
ESTABLISHED 1M1
VOL. XIX. NO 34
anything you need in school supplies.
You will find my prices as low as any
Friend--- Did Fortune smile on you?
Rejected suitor-* Well, she gave me
the laugh, If that's what you mean—
I have a full line of Tablets, Pencils
Inks, Erasers, Sponges, Slates, etc.
THE QUESTION
Where shall I Go Fpr The Summer
with canopies of delicate colors. 'Every
foot of land between Windsor and Hamp-
ton Court, most of the river is
occupied, excepting the lovely old parks,
it was 40 miles by river between Wind-
sor and Hampton court, The distance
is made by the winding of the river from
which Windsor Castle originally
ed its name. Between these two
lies the Island of Runnymede,
King John was made to sign the
Magna Charta.
Aug. a6. Visited Hampton
It is built of brick, it belonged to Car-
dinal Woolsey, who presented it to Henry
VIII. Its ancient name was York Cas-
tle. Cardinal Woolsey named it White
Hall. I do not know why it is
^called Hampton Court. It is the larg-
est, and I think the most beautiful
sight I have seen In England. It has
1700 rooms, and the oldest grapevine in
the world, planted by a princess 133
years ago. It covers a scaffold 1 woud
think about 50 by 30 feet, and is hang-
ing full of delicous looking grapes, which
are used for the Queen’s table. The
oldest clock in the word is there, and
keeps good time. It being an astrono-
mical clock also, the sun is made to re-
volve round the earth, proving it was
made before the time of Galileo. I
would like to tell of the window where
Queen Elizabeth sat, and the beautiful
bower of Queen Mary, and so many
things if space would permit it. Last,
but not least is the House of Parliament.
The great clock, called “old Ben,” is
undergoing repairs. The House of Par-
ilment is on the opposite side of the
street from Westminister Abbey. Its
history is told from the time of James
1st to Queen Victoria by the paintings
and statuary in the different apart-
ments. Space will forbid any descrip-
tion of the crypt, etc. We will leave for
Paris, France, tomorrow A. M.
Respectfully,
t Mrs. Henry Greathouse,
Aug. 38, 1900.
People living on the south side will find
my store on south Trinity street a con-
venient place to trade. Fresh, new
goods constantly in stock at low prices.
Docs the
Baby Thrive
Paints and Oils. These are our main
lines and you will find our stock com-
plete. Careful attention given prescrip-
tion work.
*We Have Moved
To the North, East or West via the
fast “Katy Flyer,” a wide vestibuled train
with buffet sleepers and “Katy” reclining
chair cars, seats free. ( *
Apply to any “Katy” agent and they
will cheerfully give you full information
as to the rates, time schedules, etc, or
write to W. G.Crush, General Passenger
& Ticket Agent. Dallas.
To Southeast Corner Square, into
Building formerly occupied byC. H. Smith,
where we will continue to be the Pro-
duce house of Decatur. We will bejji
glad to see all pur old friends and cus-
tomers and many new ones, and by^i
fair and honest dealing merit your trade, j
Rastus, are you really as fond of water-
melon as they say you are ?
Who, me? Watermelon? Ides can't
a-bear it in my sight 1—Indianapolis Press
While we have our annual visitation
of crickets, we should not forget that
both musca domestica and culex pun-
gens have let us off lightly this year.
ALL the Second Hand Machines taken by the Davis Sewing Machine Co.
in exchange In this county have been placed in our charge to bs sold.
There ate some rare bargains to be had in these machines as they will be sold
Cured of Chronic Diarrhoea After Thirty
Yean of Sufferlnx.
“I suffered for thirty years with diar-
rhoea and thought 1 was past being
cured, says John S. Halloway, of French
Camp, Miss. I had spent so much time
and money that I had given up all hopes
of recovery. I was so feeble from the
effects of the diarrhoea that I could do
no kind of labor, could not even travel,
but by accident I was permitted to find
a bottle of Chamberlain’s colic, cholera
and diarrhoea remedy and after taking
several bottles I atn entirely cured of my
trouble. I am so pleased with the result
that I am anxious that it may be in reach
of all who suffer as I have. For Sale by
J. P. Haytkr.
“One Hundred Years in the White
House,” opening the September Ladies’
Home Journal, gives some highly inter-
esting glimpses of the social life of the
century, and of the home life of our
Presidents since the time the Adamses
moved into the Executive Mansion as its
first occupants, in November, 1800. The
Romances of some Southern Homes, in
the same issue, pictures the most notable
historic mansions of the South, and re-
calls the incidents which made them
famous—their brave men and beautiful
women. Some new anecdotes attract
further interest to the beloved Phillips
Brooks, as a man and as a preacher.
They are characteristic, and exceedingly
well told. Anticipating the rather radi-
cal change that fashion has decreed in
women’s attire, ten special articles are
devoted to the fall and winter modes.
The pictorial features of the September
Journal Include a page drawing of the
Loiterers at the Railroad Station,” as A.
B. Frost sees them; The Wonders of
California Gardens, and the beauties of
Yellowstone Park. There are numerous
practical articles and much else that is
helpful in the departments. By The
Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelp-
hia. One dollar a year; ten cents a
copy.
AURORA.
Ligh; showers have fallen the last few
days. Rain is very much needed. Cot-
ton is being gathered fast.
We realize vacation days are coming
to a close when we see the many boys
and girls leaving for various points to
attend school.
Louis Tilley left Tuesday for Troupe,
Texas, to attend school.
Me Afee Burch, Millerd Akers and
Albert Short left this week for College
Station, whey will enter school.
Miss Fannie Gill left Monday for Dal-
las, where she will attend school. Rev.
Morgan, of Cleburne, is conducting a
Presbyterian metting at this
Henry Smith has returned from
to his old home in Virginia.
Miss Jettye Rogers, of Ft.
visited the Misses Leonard, and her
brother J. L. Rogers last week.
Miss Susie Shaw, was the guest of
Miss Fannie 6111 last week.
Miss Ellie Watkins has returned from
a short stay with friends at Decatur.
Miss Minnie Royster returned to Ft.
Worth Saturday, after spending the sum-
mer months with her parents here.
W. M. Slimp spent Saturday and Sun-
day in Ft. Worth.
Misses Hattie and Nancy Killough,
of Newark, visited their sister Mrs. S. D.
Smyth here this week.
Miss Anna Pybas visited relatives and
friends in Boyd last week.
Miss Clara Kennedy, who has been
quite sick for the last four months, is
improving slowly.
Jesse Finch moved his family from
this place to Rhome this week.
Mr and Mrs Browne White, of Rhome
visited relatives and friends here the first
of the week.
T. M. Poteet and little son Ernest,
returned Friday from a visit with re-
latives in Bell county.
Mrs. Joe Robertson and children, of
near Boyd, spent Saturday to Monday
with “the old folks at home.” Cowan
Greer left Saturday for Ryan, I. T., where
he will reside in the future.
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Tayse returned
last week frdm a short stay with relatives
at Pella.
Success to the News.
Medina.
London England, Aug. 1900.
In my last letter I told of our safe ar-
rival in Liverpool; We came the same
day via an express train to London, a
distance of 340 miles, in 4 hours time.
Their first class car was no better than
many of our ordinary coaches. We are
stopping at the Hotel Cecil. It is ad-
vertised as being tile finest hotel in the
world. It is on an embankment over-
looking the Thames, and on very histori-
cal grounds. I came “Abroad to do
plain living and high thinking, but I find
out, to my sorrow, that it is easier to do
high living and plain thinking."
Sunday, Aug., so. Went to St. Paul's
cathedral to services. It is 404 feet high
and holds 31,000 persons. It is a dirty
looking old place; the outside is a roost
for hundreds of pigeons; no statuary in
the niches; there area few in memory
of patriotism ; very common benches and
chairs for seats. The choir and organ
music was grand. As the melodious
sounds increased they seemed to flow
heavenward through the great dome of
the church.
Monday, Aug. 31. Walked over the
London bridge, also went through the
Tower of London. The Crown Jewels
are kept in the old Round Tower. Vis-
ited Kensington museum, took a drive
through Buckingham Park, and viewed
the palaces. The Queen resides in
Buckingham palace when she is in the
city. The palaces of the Prince of
Wales and the Duke of York
sight, close by Buckinghan.
Tuesday, Aug. 33. Went to
minister Abbey. St Paul is the
dral of London. It was the seat (or
throne) of a Catholic bishop when Eng-
land was governed by church and state.
Westminister was a monastery, The
Abbey or monastery, which was governed
by Abbots, changed its name during the
reign of Henry VIII. History explains
the cause. Its legal title is “the Colle-
giate church of St. Peter in Westminis-
ter. It has figured in history for over
1000 years. How I longed for the brain
of a Webster to grasp its teachings. To
know the history of the “chair” that has
been used for 600 years for the crowning
of the rulers of England, Victoria the
last, with the Stone and Scone that is
fastened under it, would be a fair educa-
tion in English history.
Aug. 23. Went to see the Bank of
England. It is fous stories high, includ-
ing the basement and roof story. It
loots as though the spiderwebs had not
been brushed off for many years. A
man wearing a large Napoleon hat, a
vest of terracotta color, and a large
brigt red circular cloak, trimmed in gilt,
met us at the gate, and showed the way.
Mr. G. said “he felt like throwing up
his hands.” They employ 1300 men
including printers, etc. Part of the
building is 306 years old. It is built on
the plan of the Basilica, at Rome.
Took a car ride through the tunnel under
the Thames river. The walls on the
side and top are of white enamel brick,
the floor is of cement. The car and
lights are run by electricity. This is one
of the finest structures in London. There
are two railways, and a third almost
completed under the river, besides a foot
path for panpers, which is about 50 years
old. Finished the day by visiting Mad-
ame Tussand’s wax works.
Aug. 34. Visited the Abbey again to
see the Cloisters. A bust statute of our
poet, James Russel Lowel, is away back
in the corridor leading to the ancient
chapel where Parlimentwas held, Henry
VIII being the last ruler to use it. I do
not know why it should be there, while
Longfellow has one of the most conspic-
uous places in Poet’s Corner.
Aug. 35. Went to Windsor Castle,
27 miles from London. The Queen
spends a part of the fall season at Wind-
sor Castle. Edward^d began the beauti-
ful structure. From the top of the large
round tower we viewed twelve counties
of England. There is about 400 steps
from 'tht! grbund to the summit. We
took a boat ride on the Thames river,
from Windsor Castle to Hampton court.
The river is narrow; the water clear that
far above London. The scenes down the
river reminded me of the Thousand
Islands, but the homes on the Thames
are tyouse-boats, many of which cost
thousands of dollars. The living apart-
ments are on the first floor, while the
upper has a beautiful flower garden, with
chairs and hammocks scattered among
them, the whole thing being covered
Watkins & Sharp,
Decatur, Texas.
Trouble It one thing which is never
hard to find.
Planter Does Rereive a 1’rem turn.
In an article printed in Southern
papers and paid for by the compress in
terest, the statement is made that the
American Cotton Company has paid
both the planter and the spinner bonuses
to extend the use of the roundlap bale,
This relucant admission by the com-
pressmen that the use of the roundlap
bale is profitable tu planters and spinners
is not an exact statement of fact. The
planter does receive a premium for his
cotton in roundlap bales, not as bonus,
but because his cotton in these bales is
worth more to any buyer .than
in an other package. In like manner
the spinner’s profit from the use of round-
lap bales comes from the economies they
enable him to make. The farmer cares
little who pays the premium which his
roundlap bales command. What in-
terests him is that they bring him more
money, and with Ids profit in his pocket
he is not deceived by the misrepresent-
ations of men who, while affecting tender
solicitude tor his welfare, have only their
own selfish purposes to serve.
Three girls who were riding bicycles
stopped by the roadside to get a drink
and rest. After drinking, one of them
sprinkled some water on her wheel and
said, “I baptize thee in the name of Me
Kinley because you have made such a
good run. The second girl sprinkled her
saddle with the remark, I baptize thee in
the name of Roosevelt because you are
a Rough Rider. The third girl
sprinkled her tires and said, I baptize
thee in the name of Bryan because you
are full of wind.—Times Index.
If not, something must be < •
wrong with ts food. If the < ’
mother's mik doesn't nour- < I
ish it, she leeds SCOTT’S < ►
EMULSION. It supplies the ’;
elements of fat required for <,
the baby. If baby is not;;
nourished by its artificial < ’
food, then t requires
Scott’s Emulsion h
Half a teaspoonful three ‘'
or four times a day in its „
bottle will hive the desired < *
effect. It seems to have a ' ■
magical effect upon babies * ’
and children. A fifty-cent < •
bottle will prove the truth ';
of our statements. J
Should bo taken In summer as * *
well as winter. < •
joe. «nd Sroo. all dniggiaU. 4 ’
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Many of them are nearly new, having been used but a very short time.
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