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Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15

At the bookstores they tell us that the
demand for Spanish grammars and CONVEX
sation books during the last three months
has been enormous. It seems as II our
people had suddenly taken the notion to
master the language which our discoverer
spoke. So perhaps there was more truth
than poetry in what Senor Don Obarto
Chatfield- Taylor told the infanta last Tues
day, to wit: THE Spanish language is
spoken everywhere
OF course we all know that Mayor Har-
rison speaks Spanish as well as he does
French. Italian. Russian. Swedish, Polish,
German, Arabic. Greek. Choctaw, etc. His
English is considerably involved ut times
and faulty in other respects. but we have
never felt qualified to criticise those other
Tongues Of men and of angels" wherewith
he Processes so thorough an acquaintance.
or is, to Use his very words, $50 handy"
We take it for granted that Mr.. Higin-
botham is fluent linguist. At any rate
we'll trust any man to get along without
serious difficulty who has dealt so persua-
sively with concessionnaires. As for Fred
". Peck, he's all right. and so Is Lyman j.
Gage. II you fancy that Mr.. Gage doesn't
understand French. just step into his bank
and try to borrow a0.000 francs for 30 days
without good security.
Still were not saying that these gentle
men are those who have been creating
corner" in Spanish grammars and con-
versation hooks. We gather from what the
clerks in the book stores tells us that the
demand for those textbooks has come very
largely from that class known as society
people-the folk. in fine. who take curious
pride in the companionship of titled per-
sons coming frog over sea. Standard lit
erature is temporarily neglected. and for
the nonce the great literary center of the
North American continent is metamor-
phosed into babel, or. il you please. gi-
gantic bird store.-Chicago News-Record.
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15
Origin OF q Famous Song.

How THE Lost Chord" perhaps the
most successful song Of modern times.
came to be written Is related by Mr.. Vile
by in touching little story. Only few
months after Sir Arthur Sullivan had ac-
cepted the post OF principal Of the National
Training School For Music he received a
severe blow in the death Of his brother
Frederick, whose talent as an actor Is we'll
remembered. For nearly three weeks he
watched by the sick mans bedside night
and day. One evening when the end was
rapidly approaching the sufferer had for a
time sunk into peaceful sleep. and as his
faithful attendant was sitting as usual by
the bedside il chanced that he took up
some verses Of the late Miss Adelaide Proc.
tor. with which he had some years previ
ously been much impressed.
Now in the stiffness OF the night he read
them over again. and almost as he did SO
he conceived their musical equivalent -
A sheet Of music paper WAS at hand. and
he began to write. Slowly the music grew
and took shape. until becoming absorbed
in it he determined to finish the song.
thinking that even IL in the cold light OF
day Il should appear worthless il would at
least have helped to pass the weary hours.
and SO he went on till the last bar was
added. Thus was composed q song Of which
the sale up TO now h.s exceeded quarter
OF a million OF copies. London News
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15
Finnish Honesty.

Finnish honesty is proverbial. In nc
other European state are life and property
more secure than in Finland. One may not
only leave trunks and portmanteais about
the streets without fear of having them
stolen, hut they may even be open or un.
locked. and not an article will he touched.
In country districts the houses are, for the
most part, unbolted and unbarred even
while the family is away. and in trade the
Firms are not only scrupulonsly. but hero
ically. quixotically honest.
4 tradcsman will tell the whole truth
about his wares, even when he knows per.
fectly well that 10y doing so he loses Gus
toner whom a partial truth would have
secured
This seems To be exactly the kind of ap-
paratus ] am looking for" said traveller
to a merchant Of Ielsingfors. in reference
to an article that would cost at least SIS.
Il will take it at once if. knowing what
want il for. you can honestly recommend
me to take it,
NO. sir, ! can't recommend you to take
it, was the reply. NOR have anything in
stock just now that would suit you''
So the possible customer left the shop
and purchased what he wanted elsewhere.
-"Russian Characteristics.
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15
Reduced Salaries Very Probable.

At the time of the strike Of the engineers
on the elevated railroad in New York had
part in bringing the representatives OF
the engineers and the late Cyrus W. Field
a director in the elevated company, to a
meeting that resulted in a quick under
standing between the conflicting interests
and an ending OF the strike. Mr.. Field was
so pleased with the fairness of the commit
tee representing the engineers with whom
he had to deal that he invited them at once
to dine with him at Dclmonico's. an invita-
tion which their representatives declined
for them, fearing that its acceptance might
be misunderstood.
Mr. Field. however. continued to feel that
he wished to extend some social courtesy 10
the employees Of the elevated road. and at
a later date. when he was all powerful in
that corpora''nn, he issued n formal invita-
tion to employees to reception mt his
house To "A large number the initials "R
$. V. T." on the lower corner of the invita-.
ton were great mystery, and as tho story
goes the invited compared notes and sought
an explanation Of them. At last one bright
young man announced that he had dscov-
cred what they meant, and he explained Ia
the others that "R. :. V. r." stood for IRE
duced salaries very probable. William u
Mcdowell in ilarper's.
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15
ovpSIES IN MOURNING.
The Prospective Queen of the American
Tribes Cold In Death.


The members Of the gypsy bands through
out the United States are now disconsolate,
and according to the story OF one Of their
number they have good grounds for feel
ing that the hand Of Providence has fallen
heavily upon them. Only "a year ago the
pretty and popular queen of the tribes in
America, Mrs. Young. died about two
miles north Of Fast st. Louis while paying
n state visit to the camps Of the Mississippi
valley. The funeral took place In New
Jersey, and at that time IL was virtually
decided that the next queen should be form
ally balloted for at Dayton. o.. in Septem-
Der. iSg3
During the interval the several candi
dates were To present their claims to the
several lodges in all parts OF the country.
so that when the great meeting should H.
nally take place. the work OF selecting the
fittest and most popular would be accom-
plished in short order. There were many
favorites from different states who were
put forward by the leaders Of the caravans
and all set to work with a will to gain
votes from those who had the right to as
sist in the election. Some 22 women were
put forward. and in the first roundup it
seems that Mrs Harrison, who was then
In fact. she was far ahead OF any Of her
competitors. and It was but a question Of
confirmation that the vote should he polled
making her the queen OF the American
gypsies. The tribe to which Mrs. Harrison
belonged received congratulatory letters
from different places and few were sent
from foreign lands. all expressing love and
admiration 70. the lady who would soon
have the privilege OF riding in the golden
chariot in which none but the queen dare
set foot.
But some time last fall Mrs. Harrison's
frstborn took sick, and In couple Of days
the baby was placed beneath the flowers in
Green Mount cemetery, Belleville. From
the day Of the funeral Mrs Harrison COM
menced to decline in health. and on Mon
day last she, too. breathed her last.
Her deathbed was surrounded by many
Of the leading people Of the tribes In I'LL
nois, and it is said that the usual ceremonies
attending such an event were carried out
with the utmost precision and solemnity
The tent fires were smotbered. The stakes
were pulled up. and every vestige OF camp
life was removed from the place The par
ticular point at which the prospective
queen died, however, was marked by n
large mound, which willing hands con-
structed few moments after her death.
The body Of Mrs. Harrison will be placed
in a vault in Bellrfontaine cemetery for
awhile and then transferred TO the final
resting place at Belleville. It is stated
that the death Of the lady will not effect a
change In the date for holding the great
convention next fall, but new names will
be presented as candidates for the hoior.-
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15
Hoy. Struggle With a Fish.

An exciting combat between 9-year-old
lad and S2-pound German carp took place
on James Moore's farm. near Bristol, yes
teriay The Neshaminy creek in rainy sea
sons fills the bitches of adjacent farms with
water from IS inches to feet deep. Yes
teriay David Cherry, the youngest son Of
John Cherry of this place, and two small
companions went fishing up the creek. In
one OF the open bitches on the Moore farm
the lads espied three huge carps Topping
about, the water being too shallow for them
to swim without greatly disturbing the
surface David, pluckier than his play
mates, jumped into the ditch and seized the
largest OF the monster fish. The carp,
nearly as big rs the boy, had the advantage.
being in its native element.
Young Cherry had tight hold of it, but
the carp plunged through the water and
mud. dragging the lad behind. The boys
on shore Thought their companion would
surely be drowned. for often his whole body
was under water At last the fish grew so
weary in his mighty efforts TO escape his
captor that he could he thrown out upon
the bank Then all three boys jumped upon
the carp and held him to the ground until
he had gasped out his life. They lugged
their trophy home and put it on the scales
The fish weighed u pounds.-Philadelp
Record
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15
ODDS AND ENDS.
or insomnia IN summer time take cold

For insomnia IN summer time take cold
bath at bedtime.
There are said to be 1000 homeless wan
derers in London.
Indian bones in large quantities are hfr
unearthed at Milton, Ind.
The earliest mining schools were
lished in Saxony about 1900
Many there be who buy nothing w,
their money but repentance.
There are more than 1000 varieties OF ap-
Piles raised in the United States.
There are 3s cities in this country having
each more that 100000 population.
4 gargle Of hot claret often affords much
relief in eases of acute sore throat.
A cow owned by Kentucky farmer is
said to shed her horns every spring.
In small hotels in Russia each guest is
expected to find his own bedclothing.
The population Of London, it is reported,
increases at the rate of 300 persons per day.
A Liverpool hotel has placed in each
room telephone connected with the Office.
They say at Sierra Leone, "If a woman
speaks two words. take one and leave the
other"
The state of Massachusetts is said to have
the most valuable records of any state in
the Union.
A young Ohioi;iri has suffered so severe
" from neuralgia that her hair has turned
perfectly white.
The largest tomb in the world is the pyr.
amid Of Cheops. 4Gi feet high and covering
i3 acres Of ground.
A hopeless selfishness indeed is that
which thinks it is serving others. while
really serving only itself.
The first lighthouse built in America was
at st. Augustine. Fla. It is now believed
that it was originally used rs watch tower.
Cheap French shoes are very expensive
or else very shoddy and cheap. French
shoes that are not very dear will not wear.
II is said that sunlight speedily robs fine
edged tools of their temper, and the rays Of
the moon are thought to be equally harm
fn1
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15
Emerson. Ad,,c. 20 a Friend.

received II personal lesson in the critical
year Of the Irish famine. At that time we
were receiving from Ireland the first great
wave of the enforced emigration. The
failure of the potato crop had sent the
poor Irish people T." ! fmerica because they
would starve at homo In the enthusiasm
of IA young ministers eagerness and my
friends in Worcester were trying To meet
the occasion. wholly new tc us all. which
was offered 10y the arrival Of these starving
hortes.
Mr. Emerson was my guest at the time,
and said To him. DO you know they ar,
so fond Of po,ator> that we cannot MAKE
them touch Indian meal." ''Ah," said
this philosopher of philosophers, this man
who. you would say, was swinging upon
rainbows. ''you should not have sent then,
Indian meal. You should have sent them
hot cakes. > Edward T.. IIale's Address
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15
Whem Digcstinn IsegIns.

Where does digestion Begin" said
celebrated physician to me the other day
and he added: Absolutely on the plate
where food is cut into proper morsels. Aft
or that between the teeth
And when we think of this. what hor
riblc notice that WAS on the lawyers door
Gone to dinner bc back in five minutes
II we don't take time to chew our food
we become dyspcptic, and il we become
dyspeptic are liable to- become wicked
New York Ledger
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15
OniciRi Etiquette.

The requirements Of official etiquette are
well understood by the gentlemen who
have had charge Of the work of entertain.
ing the infanta during her sojourn in New
York. At one Of the dinners given in hon
or OF the distinguished guest gentleman
who is noted for his sportive humor stood
at the threshold Of the banquet room. and
rs the princess approached he bowed pro
foundly, and with fine Delsartean wave
Of his hand toward the royal table said.
After Eu. lalie." The princess made a
note of the merry jest for her book on
America York Herald.
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15
wh., "a DO with old over.ho..

Don't throw away your old overshoes
Sink them in some waste Of waters or bury
them in some unfrequented place. Old rub
bcrs boiled over make rubbers which are
pleasing To the eye, but which will kick
through at the toe in n week. Your duty
to your fellow men demands that you pre-
vent other people from wearing your cast
of apparel Philadelphia Times
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15

She-After you left me last night. George.
papa put his foot down and said your at
tentions to ME must cease. knew this
cruel blow was coming. for I've felt il in
my bones all along.
He-Yes. dear. know it, for jus; as I
was leaving he put his foot up and told me
the same thing. feel il in my bones still
Truth.
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15

The proprietors Of Ely's Cream Balm
do not claim 1t to he cureall. hut a
remedy for catarrh, colds in the head and
hay fever. II is not liquid or snuff, is
easily applied into the nostrils. II gives
relief nj once JOc.
I had catarrh of the head and throat
for fiv. years | used Ely's Cream Balm,
and from the first application | was
relieved; The scnce Of smell which had
been lost. was restored after using one
bottle. have found the Balm the only
satisfactory remedy for ca,arrh. and II
has effected cure in my case. II l..
Never, Waverly, NY.
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15

II you are not feeling strong aud heal
thy. try Electric Bitters. II La Grippe
has left you weak and weary. use Electric
Biticrs. This remedy acts directly on the
Liver. Stomach and Kidneys. gently aid
ing those organs To perform their fnnct
ions. II you are afflicted with sick head
ache. You will find speedy and permanent
relief by taking Electric Bitters. One trial
will convince you that this is the remedy
you need. Large bottles only 50c at y. ID
Cottingham Il Co.'s Drug Store.
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15

The reputation Of the "Maltby
House." Baltimore, for first-class accom-
modstions and low rates is fully sustain.
ed under the present management. This
fact with its central location should rec,
ommend IL to all travellers.
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15

-Su bscribe for the the DEMOCRATIC
MESSENGER. Only One Dollar year in
advance.
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15
The BOY Didn't Care.

Young Mani suppose you think come
here great deal. don't you'
Small Boy don't think about it at all.
but sister says II tires her most to death
Detroit Free Press.
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15

Western Recleaned Clover and Timo
thy Seed for sale by J. f. Holland. Whole
sole Grocer and SeedmaD, Milford, Del.
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15
Best and Cheapest Steel
FARM FENCE
ON EARTH !

TIE VAN WAGNER PENINf
SCLA FARM FENCE CO, o.
Chcstertown, Md, offers for sale a
fence that will turn all kinds OF stock.
Stock readily see it as it has ) wood
pickets to the rod. = by "a, I feet
long. Perfect control as to tension
by the use of ratchet irons at end post
whereby you can take up slack in a
moment The Company will either
sell the County right, or in Districts
Will also take orders per rod and put
it up at cost not exceeding ~ cents
per rod Farmers to hawl goods and
board and lodge our fence builders.
A grand oppcr tunity for an active
party. Address,
JOSEPH GUEST, Mgr.
CHESTERTOWN. MD.
Democratic messenger., 1893-07-15

Dr. TaImsg~ Discours-s IN the Text. lat
Evening Time u shall Be Light"-Dcath
Has M Tcrr"rs For the Christian.
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w a l.. ". Excursions.

The Wheeling s. Lake Erie railway Of
fer excursion tick",s a low rates as fol-
lows:
Chicago and Return Worlds Fair; six
different routes; ticket good until Novem-
Der 8, 1893.
Montreal, Que and Retun:-Y. p. s.
Christian Enoeavur; tickets sold July to
8, good returning until September 10.
Cincinnati, o. and Return Catholic
Total Abstinence Union; tickets sold July
10 and II. good returning until July 13,
indianapolis Ind.. and Return -Bap.
tist Young Penple's Society; tickets sold
July 12 and 10, gond returning until July
II.
Eagle Lake. Warsaw, Ind.,) and Re.
turn brethren Church National Confer.
ference; tickets sold August Is 10 "a, good
returning until September 20,
Indianapolis, Ind, and Return :-Annu.
al EncamDmen' g A. r.; tickets sold Au.
gust 1st "a, ood returning until Septem.
ber %
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AN ELECTRIC Bolt

Strikes Circus Tent Mt River Falls, Wis,
with Fatal Results-Seyen People Meet
Instant Death and Many Others Injured.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, June 22.-Dming
severe thunder storm at o'clock yes
terday afternoon at River Falls, Wis,
just over the Minnesota line, lightning
struck the center pole in the menagerie
of Ringling Brothers. Seven people
were killed instantly, and quite num-
Der injured, none of the later fatally.
The killed are: o. A Dean, Eugene
Reynolds, A. Carpenter, l4-year-old
son of G. b. Virgins, a la-year-old son
of Curtis Aldridge, j. A. Glendenning,
town clerk Of Oak Grove, and an un-
known boy.
The greatest CONSERVATION followed.
The rain continued falling in great
sheets and the bodies Of the dead were
soaked through before they could be
removed. As soon as possible, Ring.
ling Brothers and their employees did
everything in their power to alleviate
the condition of the wounded. The
dead were taken down town and laid
on the floor of the engine house, where
they were, with the exception of the
unknown boy, identified in few min
utes after their arrival.
The scenes as relatives identified
their dead was distressing. One elder
ly gentleman, the father Of young
Dean, a handsome and intelligent
young man, who was so suddenly taken
from life, tainted and was carried out
Of the engine house moaning. The
clothing on some Of the dead was torn
in shreds, while others presented no
external evidences Of the fatality ex-
cept the awful stare and fixed, rigid
features. The number OF wounded Is
estimated all the way from ten to thir-
ty. Most Of them were taken home as
soon as possible and are now doing
well. The presence of mind Of the
Ringlings and their employees prevented
a stampede which undoubtedly would
have been attended with still greater
fatality. The crowd was held in check
and the dead and wounded removed as
soon and as quietly as possible.
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A RemA rkAble Girl.

ST. LOUIS, June ga special from
the City of Mexico says there is much
excitement in Catholic circles in that
city over the news that a young lady
named Angelita, who was for long
time in a convent and was afterwards
refused admission as q nun on account
of her i'll health. is now in q religious
trance at the church Of San Diego She
has been lying before the altar six CON
secutive days In q cataleptic condition.
The ignorant classes believe that the
girl is a saint, and that she will make
wonderful revelations when she recov-
ers. The unbelievers assert that the
girl is an impostor and that she is pai'
by the priests The authorities will
investigate the case.
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Don't Tobacco Spit or Smoke your Life
Awny

is the truthful, startling title Of little
book that tells all about No to bac, the
wonderful, harmless, guaranteed tobacco
habit cure. The cost is trifling and the
man who wants TO quit and can't, runs no
physical or financial risk in using mo
to- bac," sold by all druggists.
Book at drug stores or by mail free adj
dress the Sterling Remedy Co, Indiana
Mineral Springs. Ind. 23v28
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and others should insure in the Guardian
Assurance Co., organized In 1921. Its as.
sets are over $23,000,0 10000, and has the
largest paid up capital OF any company In
the world doing fire business, and writes
the best form oi policy known on farm
property. Rates as low as the lowest. For
particulars call on the agent, Jos Bine-
hover, Mallory block, Wellington, 0.
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The Place 10 Buy Buggies.

People are beginning TO find where to
buy buggies; it's at J. A. Macomber's on
Railroad street. They get them there at
wholesale prices Doesn't that buggy OF
yours look little rusiyS Better let him
brighten IL up. He's the best carriage
painter in these parts. Go and talk to him
about Il,
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LAND FOR sALE-.Two bupdredacres

LAND FOR SALE.-.Two hundred acres
Of good farm land, well timbered. with liv-
ing water, well located, with a little i'm.
provement, situated In 0sceola county,
Michigan, near railroad station and mills,
Iso 1b7 acres OF land with railroad across
It, and station, saw-mill, house and barn
blacksmith shop and other improvements,
for sale at 5000 per acre. For further in
formation inquire Of (5tf
WM. II. II. SUTLIFF, Wellington, D.
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Dentistry.

Ihaye secured exclusive right 10 use
DR.. Stedman's method of making CLAMP
plates in Wellington. All kinds Of dental
work done In skilful and thorough man
ner. Yours Very Truly,
soft w. L. HoLBRooK.
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J. a. MACON Der.
Rheumatism

Is a symptom of disease of the kidneys
1t will certainly be relieved by Parks
Sure Cure. That headache, backache and
tired feeling come from the same cause,
Ask for Parks sure cure for the liver and
kidneys Price 81. 1Stf
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DIVORCE PETITION.
THE srArE OF OHIO, LoRAIS COUNTY, s.s.-IS THE
COURT or COMMON PLEAs.

COURT or COMMON PLEAs.
Gust 0verson, plaintiff,
vs. Petition for d.
Thine 0verson, ,defendantJ vorce.
The defendant Is hereby notified that the
plaintiff has filed in the oilce OF the clerk of
the court OF said county his petition for a.
rceiect ~ dntv ana beJng ,vIii,n,,g m'n ksoss ,
from him for more than three years last past
Said charge will be for hearing at the term OF
said court which will be holden at the court
house In Elyria In six weeks after the publ.
cation OF this notice,
e-'V- j. I. HASKELL. Atty for Pptf
Dated this 10th day Of June, A. D. 1893
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-06-28

Mother-Johny, I'm shocked 10 hear
you swear. Do you learn that at school 2
JobDy-Learn 1t ut schools Why, It's
me what teaches the other boys.