The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1852-10-15

= th "I Oosuy WutSh J. . e OdbHuh NOu-
tribuied TO Freely's Treatise on Business,
be thus alludes 10 the purchase Of the
i Museum.
! ain 1892 l purchased the American
| Museum in New York without dollat,
| for | was not worth dollar in :he world.
| But was never disheartened, always
| felt that could make money fast enough
liz only set my mind to il. | remember
meeting friend in Broadway short
time before / came in possession Of the
| Museum. SWELL" said I, "Mr. A., am
going,o buy the American Museum" :"
I"Buyii,' said he, "for he knew | had
no property; but what do you intend
buying ii wi,hs" "Brass," replied, for
Ifsilyer and gold have none."
II was even 80. Every body who had
connection with theatrical, circus, or ex--
bibition business, from Edmund Simpson,
manager of the Old Park Theatre, or
VIM. Niblo, down to the most humble
poppet-showman of the day, knew me
perfectly well. Mr.. Francis Olmsted
the owner of the Museum building (now
deceased a noble whole souled man as
one ofton meets with, having consulted
my references, who all concurrcd in lei.
ling him that was "good Snowman,
and would do as Iagreed," accepted my
proposition to give security for me in
purchase Of the Museum collection, he
appointing o money taker at the door,
and crcdiing me towards the purchase,
all the money received after paying ex-
penses, allowing me $50 per month on
which 10 support my family, consisting
ofa wife and three children. This was
my own proposition, as was determined
10 live, that $500 per annum should de-
FRAY all the expenses Of my family until
| had paid for the Museum aad my treas
ure Of my wife (and such wife is a
,reasure,) gladly assented to the arrange
men,, and expressed her willingness to
cut the expenses down 10 400 per annum
If necessary.
One day, some months after purchasing
the Museum, my Friend Mr., O'msted
happened in at my ticket office about IL
O'Clock, and found me alone, eating my
dinner, which consisted Of few slices of
corn be sf and bread tina, | had brought
from homo in the morning. Is this the
way you eat your dinner, he inquired
~ have not eaten warm dinner SINCE
bnughi the Museum, except on the Sab
ba,h,', replied. "and ] never Intend tt
eat another on d week day until / ge
out Of deb,."
| aAL! you are safe, and will pay for the
| Museum before The year is out, he re-
pliod slapping me fomiliarly upon the
shoulders; and he was right, for in less
than year from that period was in full
possession of the Museum as my own pro
perty, every cent paid out ofthe profit o
The establishment. Had been less
economical, and less determined, my ex
penses would have kept pace with my
income, should have lost much valuable
time in going home every dinner; ant
nv present situation would probabl.
have been very different from what it is
A Hor JoKE.-Soon after the close o
The American Revolution, a deputaiion o
Indian chiefs having some business Il
transact with the Governor, were invltet
to dine with some of the officials il
Philadelphia. During the repast, th'
eyes Of young chief were attracted to
castor of mustard, having in il spoo'
ready for use. Tempted by its brigh
color, he gently drew ii toward him, an
soon had a brimming spoonful in hi
mouth. Instantly detecting his mistake
no nevertheless had the for,iiude
swallow it, although it forced the teal
from his eyes.
> A chief opposite, at the table, VIII
had observed the consequence, cut nc
| the cause, asked him, "What he was CRY
: inc forg' He replied that he was "thinE
| ing of his father, who was killed in ba
! lle." Soon after, the questioner himssl
/, prompted by curiosity, made the sam
experiment, with the same result, and ]
| turn was asked by the younger Sachem
: "What he was crying fort" !. Beca"S
!, you ,Dere not killed ,rheh your father 'Oas,
was the prompt reply"
! ASuBJECT FOR THE PoETs.-We FIN
! in one Of our exchanges the followin
D new history Of Glove and Madness.
Some years ago, daughter of Re'
John Cross ran AWAY with VIM. Patterson
her fathers gardener. Her relations sepi
rated the couple, and declared the lad
/. insane. They put heriu a mad-hous'
and procured divorce. On the 2lst
!, last month, she was married again 10 tn
, same man.
Napoleon was one day searching Tor
book in the library of Malmaison and
length discovered il on shelf scmewh'
: above his reach. Marshall Money, wh
; was present, one of the tallest msn in tn
army, stepped forward, saying. 'Perm
i, me, sire, I am higher than your majesty
"You are longer, Marshall," said IN
Emperor, with irown.
i CRACKS IN STovEs,-The Germa
n Al