The Decatur Daily Despatch from Decatur, Illinois • Page 4

For early fall trade our stock of Corsets is now complete and we would call attention to several numbers which we carry and have been found to be excellent fitting, comfortable and durable, three of the most important features in a corset. For a 5oc Corset our Florence in three colors, old gold, cream and pink, and style 90 in white are the best 500 Corset the market affords and we know you have been paying 750 for something not as good. The C-B a la Spirite Corset, -of which so much has been written, No. 298 at 750, is the only Van-anted Corset sold for less than $1.00. Try a No.

298 at 75c. Full line of Ball's Waists or Strong's Health Corset, Short Hip and French Model Corsets. WALKER, THOMSON CO. Boston Store STEAM I.MM On and lifter Monday, August 19. FIIE PLAITED AND MARSEILLES SHIRTS, ONLY 10 CENTS AS HERETOFORE, Have charged and are charging 15 cents for the same Shirts in Springfield.

EVERYBODY SHOULD READ -THE mn The only paper in Decatur in which the latest news by telegraph can be found. Delivered by carrier for ten cents a week. Roberts' Laundry! ALL WORK DONE IN ONE DAY WITHOUT EXTRA GHAR6E. Collars, I cents, Cuffs, 4 cents SHIRTULL KINDS, 10CEN pair, s. Wagon calls and delivers at all times of day.

Office: At EHRMAN'S DAY! Saturday, August 31, FOR PALL STYLES OF THE Celebrated Dunlap Hats! II SILKS AND DEflBYS. Also the most Select Line of Foreign and Domestic Piece Goods to bo found ill Central IllinoiB. Styles Correct, Stock the Lnrgoet, Prices the Lowcat, at A THK WKATIIKII. BpMtol to DKOATtm WASHIKOTOK, Sept. Far Illinois: Light rain, preceded in the southern portion by fair weather; stationary tem.

ptnture, except in the extreme north- era portion; slightly warmer; easterly Mnltor Bwtd Sociable. The Monitor band will give a sociable tonight mt their hall on Merchant street. A Arrlni. -to Mr. and Mm George G.

1001 Weet Main street, on Uamiff nwralng at 9 o'clock, a son. F. THIRTY -THIRD IfflUIL FAIR OF THE DEWITT COUNT! AGBICULTURAL SOCIETY WILL BE HF.LD AT CLINTON, ILL, SEPT. 9.TO 13, 1889. (4,000 Offered In Premium'.

ll.aoo OflTertMl for Two Good Hiirm lny of llui Fnlr, WMmliy, Setoil Cllllrn's Day. Hhootlnx Mutch, Itiu-eii, Kare. New and Novel all tho Tinin. THE BEST BAND OF MUSIC. Cheap Rates on Riiil rondo.

(IninncU well ahadMl. of water workx that furnMim an abunilance ol pure, wood water, anil ovoothlnK fbmnMl Ki the hiidimt (XHnfoit anil to aiul vinlton. On 'Jliunday and Friday, the 12th nnd iiiweial train will leave I Illnton ul ft o'clock in. for Unmtur ami Internieiliiite polntn. jfant one ami one-thinl rate.

For I'reniiain Lint mill other Inforwation aililrtw (tuvretary. J. W. liUWUEN. ChrliitUn KiMlcavor Novlnliie.

The society of Christ inn Kiulmivor will (five a sociable at the of Mrs. M. Robbing on Condit Mtreot To PUy at HI. ruliukl. The Light Guard band will leave for Mt, Pulaaki this morning to play for the reunion of the old settlers occurring there today.

Police George charged witrl iwouult to do bodily injury on the person of Arthur Blue, the small son of Robert Blue the pound master, was hold by Jtistjioe Stevens yesterday in the sum 'of to await the action ol the grand jury. Wllktes. fiunily rosldonuo of Mr. J. W.

Swenrln- Kor. The llev. G. K. Surirager, pastor of Stitpp'H Cliupol, wna the ollluluting ulor- Tho iittcmlimeu wna quite A New Mviiury Truvk.

Tho Douatur HIIKKIIKU and Trurmtor i hnvo just received from the bulkier, C. W. Frew, a lurge newsoenory tniuk. Thu iloaijin L'ouibinea lightneaB anil Btroiigth vory iiiHCiiioiiBly nntl the now IH ureilit to the builder and the company. Strickim With Ouunr Glimco of Hurriatown wtiH Riid- donly trio-ken with ptiralysiB Sunday morn inn und it Heomed for uwhilo that it uould be impossible for him to survive.

Dr. W. Moore of thin city was summoned and yesterday Mr. GluHCO was on a fair roitd to recovery. lliiltMl llrelliren Tho United Firethren conference will convene Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'olock in ArrowHiiiith.

Among those in uttendanco train Deuatur will be the Kev. H. W. Trueblood, Rev. L.

Fields, J. BoggosB, A. Krniner, Miss Idu Wells, Mrs. Frank Kramer and the Rev. Stevenson, and George Mowry of dinner.

'I'he WmtlnnlioiiHu KiiKliM) at Work. The engine was started fur the tirst time last night lit the Decatur Klectric Light Company's works. TJie occasion was the opening of the Grand opera house. The powerful Weat- inghouse dynamo wna also in operation. Every thing worked entirely satisfactory and the best hopes of the men in charge wore fully realized.

A I'rc'iuiit I'roni Ireland. Mr. James Vcalo, the "French Cutter from Cork," was the hnppy recipient Saturday of a handsome "bog oak" cane from E. IX Bartholomew, who hits just returned from Europe. Tho cane is from one ot the boys of Ireland and is a wood similar to black ebony.

It is engraved with shamrocks and other designs, and is very handsome. Mr. Veale carried the cane yesterday in the Ancient Order of Hibernians procession at Springfield. A llimuway. Sunday morning Mr.

C. McDonald, eon of Peter McDonald, the contractor, was driving his father's blooded- mare. When at tho corner of North and Water streets the mare took fright at the electric street cars nnd becoming unmanageable ran against a telegraph pole upsetting the cart to which she was attached and throwing the young man upon his head. In colliding with the pole the animal broke loose from the cart but was soon caught by a bystander. The young man was stunned somewhat, not seriously however.

The horse received some slight scratches. The damage to the cart and harness is possibly 813. Sni'itriite A surprise party was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ed.

Coldwell, C50 East Wood street, in honor of her guests, Mrs. Chavours of Tuaoola nnd Martha Grey of Springfield. The evening was spent in singing and music. Those present were: Misses Leonora Fields, Mattie Phenix, Mary Hutchinson, Rebouca Phenix, Anna Buchanan and Laura White. Messrs.

Isaac D. Kinney, St. Louis; John Moore, Thomas Barbee, Henry Longford, Will Cooper, Ed Phenix, Will Wilkerson nnd James Kinney. An elegant repast was served at 11 o'clock but farewells were not spoken until about 1 o'clock. OH' for the Conference.

The Rev. George E. Scrirager, pastor of Stapp's Chapel Methodist Episcopal church, went to Quincy yesterday accompanied by his wife, to attend the Illinois conference. The Rev. James Miller, pastor of tho First Methodist Episcopal church, the Rev.

David Gay, pastor of Janes' chapel and Presiding Elder M. D. Howes of the Decatur district will go today. Elder Hawes announces that it is not likely many changes will be made in the appointments fur tins district, and it is almost certain that Messrs. Miller nnd Scrimger will be returned to their respective charges.

HIM! mill ilwl Hluod. About 10 o'clock last night Pete Sells went ncross to Keister's Rhodes' saloon on North Pork street nnd asked the latter if Mrs. Sells was in the saloon. Upon receiving a reply in the negative lio fiaid, told you not to sell Mrs. Holla any whisky any more." llhoiloH retorted, "Neither you or your wife i get any liquor from here." They commenced to quarrell and linally Sells struck Rhodes with a pair of knucks, cutting him in the face and left arm.

Rhodes shot at Pete but misaed him. They were both arrested and placed under bonds. The trial will tnko place tbiu afternoon at 1 o'clock. IhHlly Mhukttn Up. William H.

Rhegness, who drives for tho wholesale fruit house of W. C. Webster, was badly bruised up yesterday afternoon about 1:30 o'clock. His horse attached to small spring wagon was scared in front of Hatfield's mills nnd started on a run up North Broadway. Rli eg ess was jolted forward over tho front end of th? wagon and fell on )im face and the wagon ran over his prostrate body.

His right arm and hand were bruised so badly that they will be unfit for use for some time. His nose received tho greatest force of the fall and the gore rushed from it in a stream. The horse broke loose from the wagon but wns captured soon after and brought buck. Funeral of Jimlinn I'nrilue. The funeral of Joshua Purdue will take place at 2 p.

m. today from Walnut Grove school house. The Rev. William Bell of Lincoln and tho Kev. W.

L. liankson will conduct the services. The deceased was 78 years, months and 8 days old at the time of his death, which occurred nt 3 a. in. on Sunday morning, at his homo near Elwin.

He has lived in Mucon county since 18134, at which time he settled on the farm where he died having como from Bond county, 111. He has been a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. He WAS twice married and lenves the following children: William Purdue, of St. Joseph, Jamoa Purdue, ot Greenwood, Wilber and Lawrance Pur- duo, of Wheatland; Lewis Purdue, postmaster at Elwin, 111,, and Mrs. Thomas Hill, of Wheatland.

The children of hie second marriage smFtiuik Purdue, If IM' A. O. H. ENCAMPMENT. The Iluuutiir, IlKiiiont nnd tvewlale 1)1- vlHloiiN to The Ancient Order of Hibernians De- uatur Division No.

1 loft yesterday morning at in. to attend the annual convention of tho Ancient Order uf Hibernians held at Springfield the 'Jlli, 10th and 11th. Docatur division numbered about forty whom M. Moran is president arid James Veale secretary. They wore accompanied by' Goodman's famous band.

The Decatur division was joined here by tho Bemenl division, nnd Ivosdale division. Tho Benumt delegation numbored about twenty members, of which Mr. Hugh McNamee is president. The Ivesdtile delegation numbered thirty-live members, with Timothy Twohey as president. The members of the different societies all wore the regalia of tho order, and with the stars nnd stripes and green Hags and banners, they looked very handsome.

Among those who accompanied the excursion were Rev. Father McGuire of St. Patrick's Catholic church, Mr. James Veale county delegate to the convention, Mr. Frank Meyers, Mr.

and Mrs. John Giblin and daughter, Mr. nnd Mrs. Martin Conlon and daughter, and Misses Maggie and Katie DeCoursey, of Decn- tur, and Mrs. Kur, Mr.

and Mrs. O'Harra and Mrs. Quoenan, of Ivesdale, also Mr. and Mrs. McNnmee, Mrs.

Robert Cuni- ford, the Misses Corley and Maggie Joy, of Bement. WHERE ARE THE POLICE. AnutlK-r lliii'iclnry--A Stolen and MIxiMiiiK Binul Curt. Even the little boys are trying their hands nt burglary since they have found out that Decatur cannot afford a police force. Sunday afternoon the roar windows of the basement of the wholesale grocery store of Young Brothers Maris was entered by thieves who dipped several pocketfuls of candy out of some buckets and loaded themselves with cigars.

From finger-prints left on the candy buckets it is believed that the thieves wore little boys. Sunday evening Mrs. Alfred Dennis who lives about two miles west of town came in "to attend religious services. She hitched her horse behind the Baptist church and when she came out after church she found her horse and buggy were gone. The city marshal has been notified and descriptions of the stolen property have been sent to other cities.

Sundny night road cart having double-spoke wheels was stolen from the residence of Willinm Vnught, 1258 North Church street. After a few more such thefts the city council may come to tho conclusion that Decatur is entitled to some police protection. THE DECATUR DISTRICT Or the M. Clinrrli--UH ttood Rerord for the FuHt Yflir. Presiding Elder Hawes goes to conference this afternoon to look after the interests of the Decatur district of the Illinois conference of the Methodist Episcopal church.

During the last month he has been continually on the wing, getting things in shape. His labor the past year has been enormous, his various and continuous culls out on his district having aggregated an amount oi work equal to sermon a day for whole year. Several new churches and new parsona ges have been built, sive repairs have been put upon many others. Tho value of church property in the district has been very greatly increased. Exhaustive revivals have occurred during the yeur nt many points on the district and the membeiship has been very considerably increased.

Much of the work thus accomplished shouk be credited to the pastor, to be sure, bul it goes to show the general success ol the administration. A great -deal is being said in Methodist circles throughout the conference regarding the "Million Dollars" for missions. TheDecntur district has reached that in previous years and this year hns not fallen behind the record heretofore made in the good work. There will be few changes in the working forces of the district this yeur. PERSONAL.

Rev. E. P. Moore left for Chicago last night. Dr.

Swain will go to Lovington thi morning on professional business. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Crary of Wnr- rensburg were in the city yesterday.

The Rev. S. F. Gibb occupied the pulpit of the Universalist church at Springfield yesterday. Mies Mattie Tamer, formerly employed at the Fair Store, is now with S.

G. Hntch Co. Miss Ollie Friend of Lincoln is the guest of Den Chamberlain the photographer nnd family. Miss Nellie Schroeder returned homo yesterday from nn extended visit with relatives in York, Pa. Miss Kate Shorrisk left for Bloomington yesterday, will take a course in the Normal school.

Mr. Lewis C. Ellis, Mr. L. L.

Haworth and Mr. John Kaylor, left yesterday for Springfield to attend tho fair. Mrs. Julia Stowe of Kansas City arrived in the city yesterday and ill be a guest of Mrs. William Stowe.

Mr. and Mrs. John G. Cnckley of Clinton attended the opening of the Grand Opera house last night. J.

P. Holliday departed for Burlington, Iowa, yesterday noon. He will be absent about ten dnys visiting friends. Mr. James Brooks of Springfield was in tho city last night attending the opening of the Grant! opera house.

Mrs. F. M. Young, who has been visiting nt Mackinaw island for the past six weeks, returned home Saturday night. Bishop E.

P. Kephhart of Toledo, Iowa, is visiting nt the residence of Rev. H. W. Truoblood, 507 Central avenue.

Rev. Win. McKeoof Dayton, Ohio, the miutiionary treasurer of the United Brethren church, is the guost of Rev. Trueblood. Rex.

S. T. Clnnton of New Orleans and Rev. Archie Ward left yesterday morning to attend the general association of the Baptist churches at Indianapolis. A.

H. Vurney and daughter Graham of Ramsey, who have been visiting the family ot Mr W. A. Ragan on South Broadway, returned to tbelrj home Mi I -J I 'it? QOV. OQLE8BY DELIVERS DEDICATORY SPEECH.

THE A (treat riulherliiK ol Tnu Kllte or lluiii- tlir to WltneiM Tliu Dedication of I'ow- er'n Hhrlnp -W. It. New Comedy. The audience which attended the formal opening of Power's Grand Opera hous last evening was all that any manager could have desired. The beauty, wealth, dignity and intelligence of Decn- tur never were better represented in ft single group.

At an early hour after sunset people began to gather on tho sidewalks in front ot the mugtiittcotit building to see the play-goers asBeiiiblu. By 7:30 o'clock the sidewalk upptisite the main entrance WUH literally packed with humanity. 1C tho people on the sidewalk could riot attend the performance they at least hud tho bluKneil privilege of looking at those- who did go. All the seats in the balcony ami UN the lower door had been sold in advance and as soon as the box ollice as open in the evening there was a good demand for stundirg room on tho tirst floor and tho gallery tickets went like hot cakes. The house was not uncomfortably packed but it was fairly filled.

Shortly before 8 o'clock the curtuin rosa and Manager Frank Haines came on the stage, preceding Ex-Gov. Oglesby, who was presented to the audience. When the applause had subsided the governor proceeded to deliver a brief dedicatory speech. At first he was evidently nftliuled with a little stage fright, for, although he has faced hundreds of audiences, tho sight of so many ot his old acquaintances, together with their manly sons and beautiful daughters, staggered him for moment. It wus only for a moment, however, for he soon found his fountain of eloquence and delivered a beautiful and appropriate address.

He paid glowing tribute to the drama, tracing its history fur back before tho birtlt of civilization to the primitive) war dances of the smvagos, and predicting that it would a as long as human nature exists, He i terred feelingly to the exhibitions wln'cli were given in Decatur fifty years ago when he and Orlando Powers, Jasper Peddicord, Jerome Gorin, Edmiston McClelland nnd others whom ho named were young men, nnd compared tho village hall of that day with tho magnificent temple which was to be dedicated this evening. He referred in elegant words to Mr. Orlando Powers, who had come to this city fifty or more years ago, had grown and expanded with the growth and expansion ot the city, and he extolled his magnificent generosity in providing such a place for the amusement-loving people of Decatur. In conclusion he said: "In the name of good feeling, in the name of the beauty and genious here assembled, and in the name of Orlando Powers, I dedicate this magnigcent temple of tho drama to the people of Decatur and to theatre-going people of the state of Illinois." The remarks of the honorable speaker were frequently interrupted by applause which wns liberally renewed at the conclusion. Of the play presented by Mr.

William H. Crane and his supporting company fair criticism is not expected and wil not be given by TUB DESPATCH. Sullica it to say Mr. Crane made the most of the part he assumed, and his company is composed of excellent performers. Tho play is a new one and a criticism ol il will be left for the Chicago papers, as il it is to be presented at the Chicago Opera house next week.

It is pretty safe to say, however, that tho double bill to be given this evening will ba more acceptable to the audience than the performance of last night. Among the people from abroad who were noticed at the Grand Opera house opening were C. E. Rhoades, D. II.

Groor Monticello; W. S. Worthum, Timeolu Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Lewis, Shaw of Tnylorville; Miss Maggie Donahue, sister of J.

Donahue of The Review, from Jacksonville: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller of Blua Mound; H. C. Kaylor and; family ol Elwin, Miss Maude Martin ot win, C.M.

Tnylorville of Boody, William T. Logan of Blue Mound, Mr. Ed, Smith and wife from California, Dr. Warner and family of Clinton, Misa Edmondson of Maron, Mrs. To) land anc daughter from California, O.

M. ScottoC Mt Zion, Frank Bnlliiger of Chenoa Dr. A. M. Collins und N.

Xolocker of Argent Mr. C. A. Kunyiuic Miss Lilly Rennrd, Maggie Bunynn, Dayton Lincoln and C. Bunyan ot Hammond, W.

C. Warfield, Miss Jennie Ater, Harry Green, Stella Green, Dr. E. Elslager, Miss Hnrlnin, V. W.

Snycler, Luln Weeins, Mr. H. Zinn and 1 'family and Mr. N. Crissy of Cerro Gordo HE WAS PLUCKY.

Crowd Three of Will IKlliilll (O DlCCATUa DurATUK. OMAHA, Sept. Constable Al Master- tan last night shot John Jones, Jim tcCiirty and Jnko Vqninlanii in resort between Omaha and South Omaha mown as Oklahoma. Vanisluns will irobably die, but the other two will ocover. The three men shot were lemborH of a crowd who attacked the onstable.

Mastarman was badly beaten, ml will recover. DEATH'S C'o'tHHKN--Mrs. Ellen Ootlircn, ngpcllMjo diixl at tier linina nix of thu city Hm- iltiy, lptuinber H. Tho funoral oocarnxl Monilny afternoon willi a larfce crowd of nnd frit'tuln in attendance. Tlio decotiHed wua intorrotl in Uio Hrown ceinutory in Blue Mound townnliiii.

NO MATERIAL CHANGE. Mr. Cox'tt TlioNe of I'lMMtnmi --The CrlHlH at I i i i Hpocial to DKOATUB DH.HI'ATCU. NKW YORK, Sept. 9.

S. S. Cox's condition this evening is not materially changed. He seoma lo rally at times nnd the doctors think that, the turning point for better or worse will bo reached within twelve hours. The chief symptoms are those of pneumonia.

1 to retains his faculties and wants t' see the numerous people who call to inquire after him, but the physicians will not let him talk to or see any ono, Mrs. Cox sent the following reply thia evening to an inquiry from a friend in Washington. "Mr. Cox iu slowly rallying, nnd the hopes of recovery aro increasing." That Cracked CellliifcCnMt. Hpaolal to DMATOB DISPATCH.

N. R. Sept. nwcinbly celling conspiracy case was presented to the Albany county grand jury at afternoon nnd the jury retired) TOO MANY WATERBURV8. -An Aurora r.iiicllnli Hyiiillrnte ttpeciul to UiKM'ruB UKHVATOII.

AUHOKA, Sojit. 9. The Aurora Watch company unsigned today witli iabihlioH amounling to nearly L'he auuetH aro supposed lo Iw double amount. The managers of thocon- lorn Hay the ahutdown is only tomporary ind il ia rumored that a foreign Hyndicalu at tho bottom of Ihe matter. To Hvur 1'itrk.

DucA'iuit UKHPATUII. HAI-TIMOHK. Sept. 'J. -The president ett on the evening train for Washington.

Hi- and Mrs. IfurriHon will probably go to Deer Park tomorrow afternoon. llllihurd'H Illiounintli- und l.lvrr These Pills are scientifically com- uniform in action. No griping so commonly following tho use ol ls. They are adapted to both adults and children with perfect safety.

Wo guarantea they have no equal in the cure of Sick headache, Constipation, Dyspepsia, Biliousness, and, ns nn nppctixer they excel any other preparation. For sale by John A. Swearingen. to Conlnu'torx. Sealed proposals will be received unti 12 m.

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1889, for the erection and completion of a brick resi dence for J. T. Snell in the city ol Bloominglon, 111. Plans and specilica tions can be seen at tho ollice of George H.

Miller, architect, liloomington, 111. with whom all bids must be left. Th right is reserved to reject any and at bids. Sold Out Hit. Shoe More.

I. B. Mossey has sold to Wnlte Hutch in, formerly of BusherHutchin his stock of boots and shoes, located a 117 North Water street, first door nortl of Hubbard Swearingen's drug store There ou will find Walter always read; in his usual courteous manner to please all who may give him call. The pres ent stock will be closed out at abou half price to mako room for a big fal stock that is soon to be shipped in Quality, stylo and low prices are the three main things that weexpect to lent tho Now is the time for yoi to buy boots and shoes' cheap of us. lie member the place.

Look for the big shoo iu front of the store. 117 Nortl Water street. Acute nnd chronic rheumatism can be effectually nnd permanently cured the use of Hibbard's Rheumatic and Plasters. For sale by John A Swearingen. Veitthcr Renovating.

Get your feathers renovated by th old reliable tirm, Cox, Chamberlain Library block. Alfred Allen has opened new barbe shop at 153 East Prairie street. A work warranted first-class. Sale of ColtH. There will be sale of weanling colt from three to five months old, nt J.

White's feed stable east of the park Wednesday. A Wonderful Machine. John Priest's con! ollice on wheels. 1 receives nnd delivers promptly all orders for hard nnd eoft coal. This machine managed by one man, its motive powe is cash.

JOHN PKIKST, manager. LOCAL ITEMS. Go and see Russell the fortune telle at 318 East Main street, room 10. Call at James Hollinger's for a goot slinvo nnd hair cut, north end of Centn block. School satchels in great variety an nil prices, at J.

II. Bevans' city boo store. Blank A Grass' favorite furnilur polish is still selling nt 25c. per bottle The best in the world. Pumps, utl kinds.

GKO. M. WOOD. Go to the city restaurant south sid Lincoln square for a good meal. W.

1 Jacobs, proprietor. Miss Williams has just received he fall slock ot goods. hits everythiu in the line ot millinery from which make your selection. You will find Miss Williams ready serve you, the best ot stylo at 2(1. South Park street.

In its treatment of rheumatism an nil rheumatic troubles Hibbard's Rhen matic Syrup stands Hrst nnd foremos above all others. Rend their medict pamphlet and learn of the great med cinal virtue of the remedies which ente into its composition. For sale by Job A. Swenringen. Satisfaction always guaranteed at Dai Chamberlain's.

For teachers' or family Bibles, th Bevans' City Book Store is emphatically headquarters. They show three distinc linos, tho celebrated "Oxford," tho "Bag sler," nnd the "Eyre Spotliswood," ii every grade of binding, and prices low enough lo suit everybody. See then before you buy. Fly note and lap dusters at Hill Bontty's. School book, new nnd second hand scratch books, pencils, book straps, satchels, and all school supples at W.

Hubbag.l's. Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup cure rheumatism by striking at the seat tho disonuo and restoring the kidney nnd liver to healthy action. If taken sulUcient time to thoroughly eradicate such poison, it never fails. For sale John A. Swoaringeti.

Over 200 choice stylos of piece it Mu loady A Sonsj You con Und any thing you want th Keopcoolt Call Ion T. L. Antrim the largest ice in city. loe a wul retkl. Telephone 178.

Mv Optical Institute, Beg to Remind Their Numerous Priendi Mid Cuilomen That They ere in Daily Receipt of New and Beautiful NoveKir IN THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT, MUM Earij MM! Silts. KxcliiHive itttmitlfiu Ui uiriiiiiuiiliijii uf uiil Adjittieit of SptctulN, llimrK, lo IIa. I lo 5 t. in. THE FITCH TYPEWRITER.

MIHS ANNIK MvDoNAM) in charge ready to receive orders. orders for tint Grand Opera House opening will receive prompt and caruful attention. 143 EAST MAI ST. The best and simplest machine for general office work. Perfect alignment, writing in plain view.

No ink ribbon to bother you. Price, $5O. Call at "The Despatch" office, 134 South State street, and see the machine at work, or address J. MAYO CRANE, Decatur, 111. For upholstering, awnings, furniture repairing, feather and mattress renovating, go to A.

Beer, 213 North Main street. Telephone 172. Hibbard's Rheumutii- Syrup and Plasters are prescribed by all the lend- sug physicians of Michigan, its home state, and are reined ies of unequalled merits for rheumatism, blood disorders and kidney nnd liver complaints. It comes with the highest endorsements and recommendations at to its curative virtues. For sale by John A.

Swearingen. Do you want to make washing easy? If so, cull at 221 South Water street and get one of the "Novelty" wash boards from H. A. Wallace, secretary of the "Novelty" Wash Board Manufacturing company. The new market at 137 North Main street will keep fresh lish of all kinds and dressed poultry.

Telephone No. 420. The beat assortment of buggies, carriages, spring wagons, gurries and road carts, is at the Spencer Lehman Hill Beatty keep a full line of first class hand-made harnesa W. M. Ynntes is prepared to furnish you with baled hay, corn, oats and straw.

No. 211 East Main street, telephone 21G. If you have any pictures to be enlarged call on Den Chamberlain. Don't forget the place, over Peddeourd, Burrows bank. Go to W.

M. Yantea for the choicest groceries, No. 211 East Main street, telephone 210. Shellabarger Mill Elevator company are now offering 72c for No. 2 new wheat, 32c for No.

2 white corn, 30e for No. 2 yellow corn, 18c for No. 2 white oato, IGc for No. 2 yellow oats and 35c for rye. Fireproof safes.

GKO. M. WOOD. Go to the Spencer Lehman for Schuttler and Moline wagons. School books, both new and in use in city and vicinity, can found at J.

H. Bevuns' City Book Store, 122 Merchant street. School slates, tablets, and other school supplies in endless variety. Second-hand school books taken in exchange. Call on H.

Carter. He makes a specialty of repairing boots and No. 243 North Main street. Imported sardines and delicacies at J. Lytle Co.

You can got fresh droesed poultry at 137 North Main street, or telephone 420. Wood pumps, chain pumps and iron force pumps, for sale at the Spencer Lehman Don Chamberlain makes tho linost pictures in the city. Before you have your picture taken cult and examine his work. Over Peddword, Burrows bunk. Morgan Adkosson attend promptly to all calls fur Tin Work; Uoollng and Spouting specialty.

There are many brands of flour similar to the White Loaf and Daily Brood, but none in quality. School tablets, greatest "iiriety and handsomest in the market, at Htntins' city book store. Telephone 120 or cull at 137 North Main street for fresh tish and nice dressed poultry. J. L.

Stout is agent for Boyington's Furnace. Cull and BOO him bafore buying nny other. Use Martin's coal, North Main street. Telephone 433. The effect of using Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup is unlike all medicines containing opiates or poisons, it being entirely free from them.

It euros rheumatism by purifying the blood. For sale by John A. Swearingen. When you want to bake the beat bread on earth don't forget to buy Hat- Hold i White Foam Flour, manufactured only by them. If you want to A.

Wallace, 221 N. of the EXu i i SAFES. RUMRS. Iron and Wood Pump Fixtures, Etc. B.

M. WOOD. Decatur, Illinois. GRAND OPERA HOUSE fJfMr. HainmrwpMtfnlly to the cittafvi of JJocatur and vicinity, the Opening uf the New, MmmlncwntTMiiiiUtof Amuwiiwnl, Powers' Grand Opera House, Monday and Tuesday Evng's Sept.

9th and I Oth. For which oceiuioa he hw tecurixl the Eminent Comedian, MR. WILLIAM H. CRANE, who will appear, nnpportetl by mn Excellent Company, under the direction of UK. JUHEPH KKOOKB.

On MONDAY EVENING, SEPT. 9th, in a American Comedy, entitled ON PROBATION I written by llraniler Matthewn and Ueorge H. On rUESOAV EVENING, SEPT. I Oth. UK.

('KANE will appear in two opening- with HIP New Farcical Cinneily, by Damlry Venn, entitled THE BALLOON. Thin delightful Comedy ban achieved a great cow in London and tin Engibh Provinces. Mr. C'nuie having weund the exclusive American right at an coat. To be by the delightful Comedy an adaptation from the French of Labiche.

SCALE OF PRICES: 25, and $1.00. The Auction for the choice of Bora and will take place IntheoSce of the St. Nieh- ouw Hotel, THOpDAY Aftmoon. Anguit atth, at 2 p. m.

sharp, J. W. BACE, AoetionMr. Tberagolaraaleof nato for both nurtiOi will tojrinat the QKAMD OPEBA HOC8E TBE8- DAY HOUSING, September at 8 o'clock. POWERS' GRAND OPERA HOUSE TWO NIGHTS: FRIDAY and SATURDAY Sept.

13 and 14. LATEST ASO GREATEST SUCPKSs A MIDNIGHT BELL! Direct from Bijou Theatre, New York, where it hail just closed a phenomminl run of tave monthH. "A Midnight Bfll" fat from all prevuMw ABMllrtlcPictirMfVIH.tiLlfi, Portrayed by a cast of unexcelled merit in POUR ACTS: THE SCHOOL ROOM SCENE, THE CHURCH CHOIR REHEARSAL, THE SEWING CIRCLE AND CHAT TING SOCIETY. THE COASTING SLIDE. In order that the children may have an early opportunity to see the new house, and also to Bee Hoyt's great piece, which in adapted to children, a SPECIAL MATINEK i be given Saturday at 2 O'Clock.

WALE Of 1K1 Dritw Circle uml firm three in luUcony No extra eharKu for mtn. All other wiitH in the Itelcouy SO 4 IN Huliiuw Prktw Thu of IHIXIW untl wntM will at the (Jran.l OIKTH Houw WKDNICHDAY ipiornillK. II. THE BEST BARGAINS IN WALL PAPER Wlifcv SMtt, OH (Ml, Rip, Mils, UiUm, A UN ul TirfcwNi drtilit. The new fall elogMt do rich and exoelletit quality, -AT ABEL'S CARPET STORE.

F. PJ. WOO IS AGENT FOR.