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Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27
GarIantis FOR All.

But while we honor the soldier let MS
not forget our other dead who fell beside
us in the peaceful battle of life. Go,
mother, and lay the lilac and the daisy
on that spot in Goods acre where
you planted the little curly headed
treasure that shall come up and bloom
IN the springtime of eternity. Go. Wild
ow, and hang the green garland ok ivy
on the cold tablet that. like specter,
beckons you 10 follow your beloved.
Stop, child, amid your play, gather .
handful Of blue eyed yiolats and let
their modest lips kiss the nodding
grasses that cover her whose bitterest
pang at death was the thought Of leav-
ing you. Go. lover. let the red tulip
blush above the upturnsd face Of her
whose budding beauty was chilled un-
timely by the frosts Of death. &C Chicago
Record
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IN THE COUNTRY.
Impressive Ceremonies Mark the OBJ
servance of Memorial Day.


gervance of Memorial Day.
In the country the ceremonial Of OBJ
servance of Memorial day is impressive.
The Grand Army posts in the country,
small in numbers and far from rich,
cannot make imposing displays, and
wisely seldom attempt it. Yet there is
an earnestness in what they do as pa
triotic as it is sincere. A little band,
perhaps less than 30 or 40 veterans, as
semble at a country church, where serv-
ices are held before the graves are
visited. How solicitous they all appear
that every detail shall be properly OBJ
served Long before the hour designated
for the service to begin the veterans are
hurrying here and there, busted in ar
ranging every detail for the, to them,
important occasion. Chairs for those
who are to be seated on the platform
are placed, moved and replaced and set
tied in right positions with much delib-
Grafton.
The people come in and fill the body
Of the church, where they sit in quiet
expectation. The seats in front are re-
served. The pastor Of the church comes
in and looks around with a benignant
smile. The commander goes to the open
door and asks a ccmrade if the speaker
has not yet arrived, remarking anxious
ly that nothing can be done until he
comes. Presently the speaker arrives
and shakes hands with number who
meet him and retire with him to the
vestry.
The sounds that break the stiffness
that ensues are impressive. Tramp,
tramp, trampl With measured football
the veterans enter and march up the
aisle Tramp, trampl Harkl Is 1t an
echo or the lighter tread Of unseen COM
rades keeping step with them2 They
halt, the standard bearers sepa e, and
on the right and left rest, with The stars
and stripes upheld. The reserved seats
are taken by the men of the Grand
Army of the Republic.
Prayer follows music, and then the
Grafton begins. The orator is eloquent.
"The CUSTOM he says, "of setting
apart day on which to decorate the
graves of our dead soldiers is rite SO
beautiful and sacred that it will for
ever be perpetuated. In his enthu-
siasm the orator goes too far and car
ries most of his hearers with him. The
rite he celebrates is truly sacred and
beautiful, yet its observance can only
be transitory. All the way down the
ages such rites have been observed.
Tribes and nations have remembered
and adorned the graras of those who
fought their battles. Afrel a little the |
voices that praised their deeds of vaior
are stif1ed
The city of the past is laid in ruins.
Its echo echoing walls at a whisper fall
Springfield Mass. Republican.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27
MISS CYNTHY'S
LILAC BLOSSOMS.


Memorial day at that important part
of the universe known familiarly as
the Corners was always a gala day.
Every one in the little village planned
ON its coming from one year to another
II was the hope Of every one that lilacs
and all spring blossoms might be in full
bluoni ut the important day and SO be
carried to the tiny cemetery on the hill
to deck the soldiers graves.
After viewing the decorations Deacon
Hiram Pepper always remarked. '.They
couldn't git better triminin up if
they was a-lyin in Mount Auburn std
nf the buryin yard at the Corners. "
The few old veterans in the place.
with the younger men AZ Sons of Vet
Grams. marched and drilled for weeks
beforehand that they might make an
imposing appearance, while the maids
and inatrons bound not to be outdone
by the masculine portion. either had
new gowns or pressed and retrimmed
old ones. that they might make a show
ing equal to the rest.
One evening about a week before the
eventful day Miss Cynthia White stood
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

LlL1 BURST IhEO EHAhSs
at the door Of her trim cottage. looking
ont over her thrifty. well kept garden.
her keen eye noting the fact that the
marrowfats were up over by the fence;
that the tomatoes were doing well, and
that the pansy bed needed wedding.
But her sharp gray eyes rested longest
on the clamp Of lilacs down by the gate
as she said aloud. having in the long,
lonely years acquired the habit Of talk
ing to herself.
81 do hope them lilacs will be ont for
Memorial day. but it has been such a
backward spring that it amt likely.
But always just count on them lilacs
to take to the cemetery for Brother
Sam grave. There's Sans wife. shift
less critter Us she was. she never think
Of doin such thing. But. then, lilacs
nor nothin else would grow in that lit
tie by 0 patch of ground Of her'n. /
declare. if there ain't Susy.s little boy
down at tho gate. lookin at them lilacs
as IL he'd eat 'em. He'd better not
touch 'em. though. Here. you boy.
she loudly called. don't you touch
them flowers. but you just run home to
your ma. aud be lively.
And Miss Cynthy's thin lips COM
pressed themselves MS she watched the
forlorn little figure running swiftly
down the road. She watched him until
softer expression appeared on her
hard face. rs she murmnred: "Well
but he does look as Sam used to when
he was little fellow about his, age
I've good mind to call him back for
Sans sake But. fhere. | won't do 1t
Lizy'd think wanted to make up.
and she d make sight Of talk over IL
But they do say as how shes been hav-
in pretty hard time Of it this year.
since SusY came home and brought
them two children along. But. then.
Snsy married worthless chap, and
Lizy encouraged the match, and SO
tain I nobody q fault but her own that
she's In such straits. | wonder il she'll
visit Sans grave Memorial dayf I
don I want to meet her there"
Poor Miss Cynthyl She had not al
ways been hard featured and sharp
tongued. as she was now Deacon Pep
per. Lucindy Green and many OF the
towns folks could remember when she
had been called the prettiest girl at the
Corners: when her black, swapping
eyes. dark curls and red cheeks caused
her to be called the belle at many q
rustic husking or apple bee
Cynthia Whites father and mother
had died in middle life. leaving, besides
this daughter. son Of 1S years, who
all bis life had been at once source OF
the greatest joy and greatest anxiety
to his parents. Nothing bad about the
boy. only so full Of mischief and fun
that hsswcfher never knew from what
dire dilcmma she might be called to ex-
trieate him. And as he grew older, al
though be became more manly and less
given to frolic and fun. yet his mother
still looked upon him as little boy.
who must be watched and cared for
To Cyuthy. though but two years his
senior. his mother when dying bad
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27
Photographic.

The celebrated Cyclone Cameras are being
used by amateurs and professionals all over
the civilized world. The most compact
and least complicated of any in the market
A child can operate them. Plain and
Complete Instructions go with each Camera.
Size of pictures 21x21 up to 5x7. Price $3.50
up. Nothing on earth win give you or q
friend to whom presented more pleasure
than one of these Cameras. Write for Illus
trated Catalogue with full descriptions.
Prices &c.
Marsh Mfg, Co.. 542 W. Lake St. Chicago.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27
Robbed the Crave

A startling incident, of which Mr.. John
Oliver of Philadelphia, was the snbject, is
narrated by him as follows: II was in
most dreadful condition. My skin was
almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated J
pain continually in back and sides, no
appetite-gradually growing weaker day
by day. Three physicians had given me
up. Fortunately, friend advised trying
Electric Bitters;' and to my great joy and
surprise, the first bottle made decided
improvement. continued their use for
three weeks, and am now well man.
know they saved my life and robbed the
grave of another yictim.". No one should
fail to try them. Only 5Ocents.. guaranteed,
at Vaughan's Pharmacy.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

There is more Catarrh in this section OF
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be iscurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced it Q local
disease, and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with local
treatment. pronounced il incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be constis
tutional disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by FL. Cheney q Co.
Toledo. Ohio, is the only constitutional
cure on the market. Il Is taken internally
in doses from 10 drops to teaspoonful. It
acts directly on the blood and mucous SUR
faces of the system. They offer one hun
dred dollars for any case it fails 70 cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials. Address,
FL. CHENEY q Co., Toledo. O.
Sold By Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family pills are the best.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27
Prorer ohnervance.

There has been a tendency Of recent
years to turn it, from a holy day to q
holiday to indulge in races and games
and merrymaking of all sorts. But to
one whose sentiments are true this can
only cause profound pain. There is a
time for everything, and the time to
dance Is not at a funeral Memorial day
calls up myriad heartbreaks. sad part
ings and Swallowed lives. It is the time
for holy and chastened reverence =
Rev. Dr. Crane
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27
MEMORIAL DAY ABROAD.
Custom of Remembering the Dea,
With Flowers In Spreading.

Custom Of Remembering the Dead
With Flowers Is Spreading.
Memorial day in Europe is making
headway, principally through the infiu-
ence of the large number of wealthy
Americans who now reside in most Eu-
ropean cities. Though many of these
have ceased to be Americans in spirit
and have in many cases succumbed to
their environments, the members of the
respective colonies celebrate such bat
ties as those of Gettysburg and of APP
pomattox by banquets and other social
festivities and thus aid in creating an
atmosphere favorable to the great
American holiday. Were there no colo
ny Of wealthy Americans in Paris, for
example, the grave of Lafayette would
have been forgotten long since by his
own countrymen. The representatives
Of both nations meet in common rever-
ence over the grave of Lafayette and
in the evening usually celebrate by
dinner, where toasts are given and re-
sponded to and where eloquence and
wit find apt deliverance
In the same way in England the
American Memorial day is crowding
out of remembrance that of Nov. 2,
which has from time immemorial been
fixed by the church as the day devoted
to the departed dead. It is season Of
gloomy weather and Of biting cold, when
people find 1t hard to be out of doors,
much more so to visit those lonely and
darkened streets Of metropolis, which
are the very opposite in respect of site
and cheerful surroundings to American
cemeteries and which one can afford to
visit without carrying around with him
an awful foreboding of the hereafter.
The countries outside Of the United
States, however, where the American
ideas of Memorial day have made most
progress are naturally Mexico and Cam
ada. Since Diaz has practically become
the dictator Of Mexico, May "a is as
regularly celebrated In the City Of Mex
leo as is May so in Chicago or New
York The Mexican celebration is even
more elaborate in some respects than
ours, and invariably those American
soldiers who fell in 1847 are always in
cluded in the ceremonies. The Mexicans
extend the celebration usually over
three days. and, besides costly floral
tributes, a government military band
accompanies the processionists, which
pours forth strains Of delicious music.
With the dawn Of Memorial day a
steady stream Of people pour into the
cemeteries from daylight to dusk. Flow
ers are so marvelously cheap the graves
present the appearance Of being one
vast field bed Of variegated colors, and,
as with us. the day Is national holi-
day. and general light heartedness
pervades all the people, which in more
somber Europe would be regarded as
sadly In keeping with the solemnities of
the occasion. New Orleans Times
Democrat.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27
Under the sn2 and the dew,
Waiting the Judgment day,
gE1er the roses the plue,
- Tfnda,. fha xuifiovxya kf,a sravz

There are fewer Of the gray to re-
member than Of the blue, for the total
Of those who fought for the Southern
Confederacy Is placed at 500, 600. The
graves decorated not only contain all
that is mortal Of men who perished on
the battlefield, but Of hundreds of those
who were taken from the cares Of this
world years after the sounds ef strife
had ceased. 1t il the principle OF the
Grand Army Of the Republic, as well
as Of the Confederate associations. that
any member thereof shall be honored in
death with the same tribute that is
paid to the comrades whom death
claimed during the war.-Exchange
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

A well-known electrical engineer, who,
through pure merit. achieved the degree of
Ph. D.. was asked by lady: HWhydo they
call you doctor?" Because have the
degree of Ph. D., ''Oh, !" observed the lady,
with awakening interest, doctor of phar-
macy OIL drug clerk2n
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27
A Frlghtful Blunaer

win often cause horrible Burn. scald.
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best In the world. viii kill The pain and
promptly heal II. Cures old Sores. Fever
Sores. Ulcers, Boils. Felons, Gorns, all Skin
Eruptions Best Pile cure on earth. Only
Is cts. box. Cure guaranteed. Sold Il
yaughanas Pharmacy.
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We might as well leaYe the islands and
settle somewhere else." /" remarked the Sam
oan. I'VE may come out all right in the
end" answered the neighbor, hopefully.
impossible. There isn't any way of com
Quoting the game that will make pair of
kings beat three consuls."
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Growfr, Of Patriotism.

Pens and tongues combined. and busy
for years, could not fully explain the
value of the patriotic work that has
gone permanently into all of the educa
tional institutions of the land, from the
smallest district school to the greatest
university. as direct result of Memo
rial day. Selected.
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About Catarrl,

1t is caused by cold or succession of
colds, combined with impure blood. It's
symptoms are pain in the head, discharge
from the nose, ringing noises in the ears.
1t is cured by Hoods sarsaparilla which
purifies and enriches the blood, soothes and
rebuilds the tissues and relieves all the dis
agreeable sensations.
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. Mailed
for 25c. by G. 1. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27
Blue ana GRAY.

There Is another event which has
gradually been blended with the day set
aside for decorating the graves Of men
who wore the blue. It is the time when
those who loved the men who wore the
gray remember their own dead, the
men who fought honestly and bravely
for the cause they believed to be right.
The grave knows neither friend nor foe.
Both rest
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

Dismal Dawson Say, mum, could yer
give me anoder piece Of da fruit cake like /
got last weekfp Mrs. Newed--. Certainly;
here's bigger piece. Did you enjoy it7''
Yer can bet / did II made me sick ernough
ter fool de police. an dey sent me Ter de
hospital fer hull week"
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That Throbfng Headache

Would quickly leave you, ifyou used Or.
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands Of snf-
fsrers have proved their matchiess merit
for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They
make pure blood and strong nerves and
build up your health. Easy to take. Try
them. Only Is cents. Money back II not
cured Sold st vaughan'a Pharmacy.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27
AaEMnRiAr NV

Let no leaf Of glooming cypress
On these halIowed mounds today
Cast shadow DER the blossoms
Mingled with the heroes bay.
tysLet no tear nor sigh of sadness
y Wrong the memory Of the brave
While our songs OF hope and gladness
Float around the flag marked grave.
Well we know their names are craven
On the boundless heart Of love.
AL who In rights fierce, mad conflict
Namelsss fell are known above.
For their sakes the white beilflowers.
Velvet pansies, many hued,
Breathe In all their grace and beauty
Thoughts Of love and gratitude
For day the rose and laurel
Proudly deck each sacred spot
Ever on the esnation's 8 bosom
Rests the pure forgetmenot.
And from out long years Of silence
Call our brothers, brave and true
Cherish well this blessed Union
That we fought to save for you.
Detroit Free Press.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

Teacher-"We speak of these machines
for riding as cycles. Now what similar
name do we apply to the riders9 Come
come-what term could be applied to me
ifyou saw me on a wheel2" Little Johnny
uToepi
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GRAVE.
blessed children in the mornin. Hush;
don't you say one word. The house ia
big enough for us ALL if have been
long time fndin it out !
And Lizy. with the tears streaming
down her worn face. said brokenly:.
.'0h. Cynthyl God sent you. and he
will bless your
Together they strewed the grave with
ilacs, purple and white, and then. hand
in hand, with little Sam close at Miss
Cynthy. 8 side. they passed from the lit
tie burying yard down over the hill,
while the stars smiled kindly down
upon them and all the world seemed to
whisper to them. Peace. peaceI''-
Springfield Republican.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

Funston says he hasn't gall enough TO
ask for the kind of political Office he
would be willing to accept" "Then that
report must have been wrong. What
report2' aThe report that he was born in
nhio u
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

Hoax-''This painless dentistry is great
thing" Joax-"Yes, great fake. once
tried painless denist." "Well, did his
work give you any pain?" mo, the work
didn't hurt me any. 1t was his bill that
made me feel sore."
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

Fair Golfer-"You are Mr.. Niblick,s
caddy, aren't you? How does he usually
address tire ball2" Green Caddy-"Some-
thin frightful, miss. His langwige amt
fit ter repeat before lady"
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

Fresh clsrk-"I understand that it's
yoar intention to advance my salary next
week. Am right. sif2'' Employer No;
you're left. intend to reduce It.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

Wig-"Y Your wifs's very jolly woman.
She's always trying to make game Of some-
body" Wag-aT That's right. She often
makes me quail.n
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

Muggins .'Ths doctor told me to sake
bicycle exercise, and ] am getting wsll.' =
Buegins But didn't know you rode.
Mnggins II donst sss all lhs azsrsiss
want lodging the fsllowe Who ao.n
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

Willie-'sSay. pop, what's the power Of
the press2n WiIlie's Pa-ss ri IN; steam
power, believe, IS what's used. though
I've heard of running them By lecsficity.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27
The sea serpent is on the move.

Ye topper now finds it shock to bid
twelve months adieu to book.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

Every man hash bis walk il life, but the
fancy bakers i the Best, because II ought
70 he d cake-Malk
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

The smart wedding IS not quite the
thing without cakewalk from he altar
by the bridal party
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

If you cannot be man and angel at the
same m oment, postpone The angel
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

1t doesn't do the clock man much good
to advertise unless his advertisements be
timely.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

make pay, from boarders, while the sun
shines, is the way the willy farmer sizes
up an old adage.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

It's funny that young woman neYer
appreciates her dressmaker's work unless
It's miss fik
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

Old Sol i preparing 70 go into the tailor
ing business. Pretty soon he'll be fitting
ont the summer girls with coats Of tam
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

Some men improve upon acquaintance.
snd others 80 ept d imposs.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

Lurid hst bands and 'syallsrp sho es IL.
tract The chappies' fancy,
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

= coal of many oolors-- cost q arms.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-27

AIways 81 lhs Nla8 fsashaEs
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Sold By Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are The best
Rock Island Argus., 1899-10-17
Rnufe n.Prononnced.

There are numerous excuses for the
pronunciation of the word route, and
a man may hardly so amiss TO choose
his own style. Down south they say
always rowt. In the north, among the
educated claS aSses, we hear root. Here
also we hear, lower down, especially
among tie hyphenated Americans, rut.
The Irish, even big folk, say rut. The
original Webster gives the pronuncia-
ton as rowt, with an admission of
root. We have adopted root because
Of French leaning. The word rut,
meaning 4 deep track in a roadway,
cut by the rim of Il wheel, is simply Il
contraction of route and rout. The
Century dictionary says root or rowt,
preference for root. We also say
rcotine for routine; why not. therefore.
root for route? Rowtine would sound
funny.-New York Press.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-10-17
QUALITY AND NEWS.
Fame and Excellence are Determining Fac
tors In Successful Development.


In presenting interesting phases of
scientific and economic problems,
high-class newspapers frequently give
information of as great value in their
advertising columns as in those de-
voted to the publication of the prin-
cipal events of the day; and when
the fame of n product is extend
ed beyond its natural limits into
foreign lands, and large de-
maud created throughout Great
Britain and her colonies and the prin-
cipal seaports and cities of Europe,
Asia and Africa, it becomes pleasant
duty to note the fact and to tell of
the points of excellence on which so
great a success is based. We refer to
the now world-famed laxative remedy,
Syrup of Figs, the product of the
California Fig Syrup company The
merits of this well known excellent
laxative were first made known to
the world through the medical journals
and newspapers of the United States;
and is one of the distinct achieve
ments ofthc press. 1t is now well known
that Syrup of Figs is an ethical pre-
prietary remedy, approved by the most
eminent physicians everywhere, be-
cause it is simple and effective, yet
pleasant 10 the taste and acceptable
to the system, and not only prompt
in its beneficial effects, but also wholly
free from any unpleasant after-eifects.
1t is frequently referred to as the
remedy of the healthy, because it is
used by people who enjoy good health
and who live well and feel well and
are well informed on all subjects gen
orally, including laXatives. In order
to get its beneficial effects it is neces-
sary to get the genuine Syrup of Figs,
which is manufactured by the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup company only.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-10-17
He Didn't Like Pledges,

Judge Martin Grover of Troy, n. Y,
was at one time approached by Il young
citizen who wished to be nominated to
the state assembly. The shrewd old
Judge had certain doubts about him,
which he expressed somewhat freely,
and yet he was willing to afford him Il
trial. He therefore addressed the as
pirant in this way:
Young man, if you will give me
your word that you won't steal when
you get to Albany, I'll see what kin be
done about sendin you there"
Judge Grover" replied the young
man. drawing himself up with great
dignity. 81 so to Albany unpIedged or
don't go at ALL"