Logansport Pharos-Tribune from Logansport, Indiana • Page 4

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TKT.KPHONK CALLS: Phonos No. 34 FRIDAY, DKCKMBER 15, 1899. In order to. counteract the depressing effect of Lord JMethucn's disastrous re- pulso by the Boers the- news is sent out. that General Bnllcr has reached Ladyamith and everlastingly whipped tho beselgers.

It this bo true General Bullor must have been doing some tall hustling since last heard from. The 'Democratic National committee announces that it will soon begin the work of organizing the traveling men of -the country into ami-trust flubs hut that does not signify that they will all he Democratic clubs. The man who curries the grip is not a fool, and he knows that Democratic legislation has not hurt the trusts. Tn tho death of Oeuei-al Packard, commandant of the soldiers' home at Lafayelte, the- State loses one of its most worthy rind eminent citizens, a man who has done to make the word "Hoosler" one honored and respected everywhere. General Packard's connection with ihr- parly history of Lognnsport makes his death.come as loss to this communtly and he is as sincerely mourned in death ns he was honored and respected in life.

When (iocs the twentieth century bo- gin? This is a question conies up almost daily, Webster snys on this point: "A century consists of period of 100 years, cud ing with the hundredth year from which it is named as the first eenlury (A. D. Inclusive), tho K-H'enUi century i'A. 71. fifll- 700 lhe ciKluofnth century (A.

D. twentieth contury would therefore be writ, ten and begins on Jan. 1, 1901. This series of questions and answers, compiled by the New York Sun, will straighten our. the tangle: is a year? hundred and sixty- ilvo days.

What is a century? One hundred years, When did tho year No. 1 end? Dec. 31 of the year 1. When did the year No. 2 begin? Jan.

1 of the year 2. When did Ihe year 99 end? 31, A. 99. that complete a. century? No.

When, was the century completed? At the close of the year following 99, or at the close of. the year 100. When did the second century begin? Jan. 1 of the year 1 of the- second is, 1, 101. "When did the nineteenth century end? At tho close of 'the nineteenth hundredth year, or at the close 1900.

When does (ho twentieth century iK-Kln? It begins on day No. 1 of year No. 1 of tho twentieth hundred 3s on Jan. 1. A.

1901. The big city mail order houses of the country are making an. energetic effort to secure a reduction in postal rates which will permit them to send their goods to customers all over the country nt. less expense to them selves. The papers In the smaller cities are taking up the matter a.nd are as vigorously opposing any action on 'the part of Congress that will tend to be of especial benefit to these mail order houses, as arc the houses pushing the flght in favor of the reduction.

Every business man outside the larger cities Is directly intert-etod In this matter and should lend tho newspapers his hearty co-opera tlon in the flght against the efforts of tho big mail order houses. The Lafayette Journal, along this line, has some comment that is just applic- able to Xogansport'W It ir-to-Lafay- ette. The Journal says: "Every dollar t.hat leaves Lafayette for.the wiai) order houses of Chicago and other cities is Just so much local money going to enrich a stranger. It is so much local cash added to the fortune of a man or firm that doesn't, care a copper for Lafayette; that never helped make Ur city, nor Maintain it The merchants s.t homo arc prepared to sell mods as cheaply as any other dealers in rise wr.M-, finality and convenience considered. They are helping each member of trie community.

They have big stocks in sight to from. They nre here to correct, any mistakes that occur. Tho Interests of the merchants and tho public arc nlwnys identical. When the his wife, his or his very f-oids money to Ihe mail, ordnr house in Chi- he harms a roan who is helping him every day of the -o (Concluded from first i.i:-igc.) dreamed that tho general's occupancy of the coitago wan 10 he so brief. General Packard wns a member oC the church and was an earnest and conscientious Christian.

He was a member of the Grand Army of tho Kc-puhlic and of Indiana Com- mamlory of thfi Loyal Legion. At the last annual meet.ing of Ihe of his old ri-gimem, the 128th Indiana infantry, which was held in this city in Otobev, he was elected president of the regimental association. In regard to this man who had created so large an impression at ths Home and in the social life of Lafayette, the Lafayette Journal says: The announcement of Generad Packard's death will cause widespread sorrow. Tho esteem in which he was held was almost universal. He was known nor.

only to the population of the entire State, but has name had acquired national prominence. His brilliant career as a soldier, his commendable record as a statesman and bis worth as a citizen was fully recognized by the public, and no man in 'Indiana occupied a higher place in the estimation of the public than that occupied by him. He was dignified and portly in appearance, bur was kind and sympathetic in disposition. He had the faculty of making friends, and those who once became his friends never relinquished that, relation. was in the highest sense a vnio gentleman, a valuable citizen and a patriot.

ANCIENT ARITHMETIC. ExamnK'M ThHt Were L'scil In EfryiJl Vearw Ali'O. Probably the. oldest copy book for honio lessons in arithmetic recently uuwirtlioii in Tun which w.is fouiiil in oxcclli'Ut coiuli- lion, dates I'rom the period about 1700 li. is, about luo years before the timo of Moses, or o.GOO years II: proves that tliu Egyptians had a thorough knowledge of ek'umntury mathematics almost to tho extent of our owu.

The papyrus hus a long beading. "Direction how to attain the knowledge of all dark things," etc. Numerous examples show that tht-ii: principal operationr; with entire units and fractious were made by means of addition niul multiplication. Subtractions and divisions were not known in their present form, but correct results were obtained nevertheless. Eciuations aru also found in the papyrus.

Among the examples given is this- one: Ten measures of barley are to be divided among toil persons in such a manner that each subsequent person receives one-eighth of a measure less than the ouc before him. Another example given is: There are seven men, each one has seven cats, each cat has eaten seven mice, each mouse has cnton seven grains of barley, each grain of barley would, if cultivated, have yielded seven measures of barley, now much barley has been lost in that way? The papyrus also contains calculations of area, the calculation of the area of a circle and its transformation into a square, and finally calculations of the cubic measurements of rhiladelpliia Uecord. Baby 5weaters--W66l and Silk. Something New for the Holidays Juvenile Shirts, age 5 up, price 50c Silk and Wool Sweaters, turtle neck, for the Children. and Composition Bags and Suit Cases, agents samples, which means at least off.

Vests, two in one, see Chinaware Free window. We guarantee a saving-, it only costs a glance to verify our assertion-- Smoking Jackets at an enormous discount Irom other stores. Fancy Percale and Monarch brand 60c to $1 Gloves, Mitts, Mufflers, Ear Muffs, Caps, Hosiery, Night shirts, Handkerchiefs, Neckwear, shoes, slippers, Underwear, Knit Jackets. Fancy Junior Suits for children and Reefers, aTsensible garment. Umbrellas, including the Celebrated Newland i i 1 ft samples.

Last, but not Least, over 600 coats and Ulsters in Complete Assortment. Free, Free, Free. You buy I your Holiday Presents at the New- Otto and you need not buy Decorated. Chinaware. YOU CAN GET IT FBEE, and "prices prove we! SELL CHEAPER THAN OTHER STORES.

THE OTTO SHOE AND Colonel Atklnnon'H Wit. One of tho judges of tho Wayne circuit court tells of nn incident in the bar practice of the late Colonel John Atkinson that Illustrates his quickness to hurl a Parti: Ian shaft and the biting enrcnsm of his Irony. Hii was opposed in the case on trial by nil tho power aud resources of James H. and they were fighting like giants for every point of advantage. Pound had won a majority of the jousts, the colonel was nettled, and was lying low for a chance to deliver a swinging blow.

"It came." says the Judge, "when I decided a point iiga.lnst Pound. It had been fiercely argued by both attorneys, and in deciding it as I did I stated my reasons at length, giving authorities. I saw Found shake his head nt one of my conclusions, his lips moved, and I supposed he had made some comment, BO when I concluded my decision I nsked: 'What did you say, Mr. "Quick as a shot and in his most cut-, ting tones of intense sarcasm the colonel replied: Pound did not speak, your honor. He merely shook his head.

Thert SB nothing Jn if Tribune. SHELVED HIS INVENTION, An Experience Which TnnKht the Mevlnuilciil JBi'iiL-rt u. Lt-amiu. One of tho best mechanical engineers iu New Orleans told an interesting story apropos of the tribulations of inventors. "About throe years ago," he said, "I sot up a little device that greatly simplified the working of a lyjuj of pump.

I took out patents thai cost ino iu the neighborhood of $300, including attorney's 1'ees, ami liually submitted the thing to .1 big nmnu-factnring concern iu the north. The proprietors at once conceded tho merit of the invention and offered mo $000 down and a royalty of on each ono used. The cash payment amounted to nothing, for it really fell short of covering my time and expenses, lint the royalty was generous, and I lignred it out Unit: it would yield me income of 000 or 1,000 for several longer, it depended on how soon something bolter entered the (icUl. "Accordingly, I accepted the proposition and transferred all my right. Now, how much do you think I actually received? Not a penny! No, I haven't been cheated; at least, nil the accounts have been perfectly straight.

The trouble Is they never put the device ou the market. They simply stuck tho patents anil drawings in a pigeonhole and there they remain to this day. "Why did they do it, (lid yon ask? To save money. The public is very well suited with their pump as it stands, a.nd it is doubtful if they could get any more for it with my improvement added. Such a step would merely cut down the net profit, so they prefer to let well enough alone.

It was necessary, of course, to get my Invention safely shelved, or it might have been taken up by some enterprising rival, and the only earthly reason for spending on the tiling was to put it out of the way. It was rather rough on me, to be sure, but the experience was valuable, and I won't get caught that way again." Orleans Times-Democrat GLASSES FOR THE EYES. The Reimon They Are Worn by So Mttiiy The question is often asked, particularly by those who can recall the customs and experiences of 2u years ago, do so many persons nowadays wear glasses?" The answer is easy. "The increase in the number of spectacles worn is not to be regarded as an. evidence of modern degeneration of the eyes, but rather that a long felt necessity has been met." For it should be remembered that within the past quarter of a century much has been learned about the value of glasses, and the range of theli 1 application and usefulness has been enormously extended, Of course the eyes need more help now than formerly, as the amount of work they are required to do is much greater than at any previous period in the world's history.

The sewing machine and many other Inventions of its class save the labor of the hands only to add to that required of the eyes. New employments, new amusements and new fashions are continually being introduced to increase the exactions laid upon these sensitive and delicate organs. The steady decrease of Illiteracy, together with the general cheapness of literature and spread of a taste for.lt, the enormous circulation of novel, magazine and newspaper, the ever Increasing use of artificial Illumination, all combine to overtax the eyes and to weaken or possibly destroy tho sight unless the required aid and protection be supplied through every means at our disposal. Thus it happens that the seine time luxury of properly adapted glasses has come to be recognized and understood by very many of the present generation ono of tho real necessities of their Lippincott's. THE OLD TIME BELLE.

The Busy Modern Gfrlliootl Over Her Trtvliil IiiterentN. An ertra.ct from tho -'journal of a young lady of fashion" several ccnt.u- rius makes ono feel Quite relieved that it is not really a part of elegant living nowadays lo keep journals, remarks an exchange. Poor little faded journal! The delicate little hand tl-at penned those cramped lines, maybe, was si von to Grey." For romance's sake, lot's hope that it was. "7 to walk with tho lady, my motlior. in the courtyard.

"10 to dinner; John Grey, a most comely what Is that to mo? A virtuous maiden should be entirely voder tho direction of her parents. John ate but little and stole a great many tender looks at me; said women would never be handsome, In his opinion, who were not good ua- tured. I hope my temper is not intolerable. Rose from the table; tho company nil desirous of walking In tho fields; John Grey would lift me over every stile, and twice he squeezed itny hands with vehemence. I cannot say I should have any objections to John Grey; he plays at prison bars as well as any of the country gentlemen and is remarkably dutiful to his parents, my lord and lady, and never misses church on Sunday." A sample of poetry dedicated to "a young lady" shows what women were served with in the way of literature: AnO he whose lot is blosatd.

As only man's can bo, Will too sure a rest On earth ui'th thee. Wlioro is bright and. fair And sorry joys entorab, Tliou'lt be transplanted there And ever bloom. ye shades of our ancestresses! What would you think of the contents of some of our library shelves? What would you think of the rosy cheeked girl who would consider such poetry as you read simply too insipid and stupid for any Herald. A Cure That Killed.

Notwithstanding the spread of. education in Golicia, superstition is still alive among the Polish peasantry. The wife of a well to do country man In Nleporenta, Kaspar Kafka, had a malignant ulcer and was in a very dangerous state. Her husband decided to call in a shepherd renowned for his wonderful healing powers. The latter, having examined his patient, proceeded to tie her ieft elbow to her right knee and her left knee to her right elbow, announced that she was possessed with a devil, and directed them to anoint the nicer wltb.

a mixture of soft soap and 15 chopped hairs from a horse's tall. If the patient screamed, It wns the devil screaming within her, and she WEB to be left alone, bound to the bed, that she might not remove the appliance. He then took his fee and left. Hla orders were consclentloniily carried out, with the result that after night of Indeacribable agony the poor wonmvi died of Letter In Chicago Record. SATISFACTORY CLOTHES Always flakes Talk Every garment TTC turn out is the refore an advertisement for A lection from our great showing of Fall and I inter Overcoatings imparts a certain distinction that recommends them to tee stutieai oi Do not fail to inspect our Immense line of Striped Suitings.

JOHN CARROLL; THE BROADWAY TAILOR. 323 Broadway. City National Bank Bul GO TO WHITSETT'S And Get a First Class Sewing Machine is a -vrtde difference in mach inee, and be soen to be appreciated. Tte prices and. terms viu Burons- you.

Don't be -without a good Machine. R. B. WHITSETT THE OLD STAND 529 BROADWAY ONE REASON every loveslgocd work. That's rule.

Crown and bridge work is the expert's da- light in dentistry. It calls for the thorough tested by and aided by the superior skill and facilities. It is the raort difficult work a dentist is called upon to pc.rfona— and the last that he learns to do well. It la a trf- umph of dental art when perfectly and light, effective, durable and tive. That why I take especial pride in tfco ord of my crown and bridge work.

Teeth extracted without pain. THE DENTIST Phone 203 IRELAND WiaOeM I' GO TO JULIUS LIENEMANN And Get Your clothes Hade at a Bargain AJL1VAOH NVHJ. HHJ.V3HO onodvs 3H1.