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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-02-16
His Friend Tommy the, Newsboy.

Governor Leedy of Kansas has framed
a letter which he received from a news
boy whom he bofriended during the leg
islature of 1896, when he was q mem
Der Of the state senate. One day he saw.
number of boys running from the,
depot to tie capitol with papers. Tommy.
Martin, years old, was unable to keep
up, and as II result he sold no papers.
Leedy called Tommy to one side and
gave him pass into the senate cham
Der. From that time on Tommy did a.
land office business. A few days after
Leedy's nomination he received the fol-
lowing communication from Tommy:
TOPEKA, Aug. o, 1S96.-Senator Lccdy-I Just
jumped up and down when l herd you was
Nominated fer grvoner and hope you will Git
looted. wood hov wrote to you next day but
wus actin cash boy in a stoar whilo tina Put
tho Pas you civ mo to The senat. Your News
Boy. Yours trulo TOMMY MARTIN.
Governor Leedy took dinner at Tom.
mys humble home the other day and ap-.
pointed him to be his page. Tommy is
very proud of his job and already has
whipped two boys for calling tho gov.
ernor II Pop"
Thousands of boys start on Il q
downward road to ruin every year f',r
lack of attention." the governor SAID.
Boys don't receive enough encoura &c
ment People don't put enough &C nf-
dence in them, l treat boys as ,sfvat;
men, and notice that they appr .ciate
it and profit by it,.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-02-16
Japanese Tea.

The japanese i'll brewing their native
tea adopt different method from Chi
nese and East Indians. They do not in
fuse it with b. liT water, but with
that which is OIL, Evcn then they
usually discard the i.-.t infusion as too
Dittcr to drink The finer tho quality
Of japanese tea the less quantity Of hot
water IL used That ordinarily drunk III
Japan costs about 25 cents pound.
The most expensive kind, called Uji,
costs about 50 Il pound. The lower
classes use quality for which they pay
only few cents. This is composed of
what are called trimmings-th discard
cd leaves and stalks of the tea plant
Tho Japanese also use other dccoctions
which pass under the general namo of
tea. Ono is made by pouring hot water
on orange peel and the seeds OF the kan
thoxylum; another an infusion Of saltod
cherry blossoms, or parchcd barley, or
roasted beans, They have also what they
call "luck tea. which is partaken of i'll
every japanese household on the last
day of their year This is brew from
salted plums, scaweed and the seeds of
the xanthoxylum.- New York Sun.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-02-16
SHORT NEWS STORIES.
Actor Maurice Barrymore end the stran-
ger His Odd Friend Tommy.
Musicians at Bargain.

Stories of Maurice Barrymore actor,
athlete, wit and playwright, are always
i'll order. Here is one of the latest: He
was walking up Fifth avenue the other
evening, chewing the end of an unlight-
ed cigar. He had no matches Presently
he met club looking man in evening
dress, whose cigar was going like fur
mace.
II beg your pardon, said Barrymore
politely, but could you give me q
light?"
Haven't match about me, " replied
the clubman, after fumbling in his
pockets.
'Thanks many" said Barrymore.
But what's the matter with your ci-
gar2"
The man stared. Barry was smiling
and showing his white teeth. The teeth
were set close together. The man hand
ed over his cigar. Barry, took it, lighted
up and handed it back in true Cuban
style. Then he raised his hat. The club
man threw the cigar III the gutter and
started to go.
ALLOW me-" said Barry, quick as
flash, holding out fresh cigar. The
man hesitated, looked at Barry again
and accepted it.
Now, allow me, once, more" said
Barry, handing him the cigar he had
just lighted.
Mr.. Clubman lighted up,and return
cd Mr. Barrymore his cigar with the
same ceremony that the latter had OBJ
served. Barrymore promptly threw his
cigar in the roadway.
"Ahem! Permit me,P' said the stran-
ger, holding out anew perfecto Barry's
eyebrows went up as be took it and
lighted it with the otf.er's cigar, which
was proffered him the moment after.
The same performance was repeated.
The clubman threw his cigar away as
soon as Barrymore had lighted his, re-
ceived another one, get it going with
Bairymore's, and that gentleman
promptly sent itniying. After tho third
round Barrymore drawIed;
"This is great game, old chap. But
I'm afraid I'm going to get stuck.
have only two more cigars. How many
have you?"
II don't know" said the clubman.
But will you tell me where we can 90
and get II drink?"- York Evening
Journal.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-02-16
List OF Patents.

Granted to Oiin Inventors thi.
week. Reported by G. A Snow 6
Co, Solicitors Of American and
Foreign Patents, Opp. U S. Patent
Office, Washington, ID @.
|. Anderson, Dayton, Lock. y
Baines, Piqua, Adjustable shell
bracket. w. + Ball, ZnesviIl".
Harvester cutter bLr. B. a. Billie,
Abbeyville, Pneumatic bicycle
tire. f. S. Bow.by, Wellington,
Combined match, cigarette, and
cigar holder. w. G. Buncr, Obcr.
lin, Syringe. @. II, Dix, Akron.
Hoof pad, trap net. w. a. Haugin
Columbus, Steam engine. G.. a
Huewr, Cincinnati, Autographs
register. q. Ilgen, Jr, Willow De
Gate. f II Jones, Kinsn.an,
Weighing machine. l. j Kauff.
mann, Cincinnati, Cover for books,
pads, & C. G.. w. King, Marion,
Excavating mineral bearing earths.
w. II. Kinnear, Columbus, Fire
proof blind. G. W. Long, Mnmi.-
burg, Top Il. a. Murphy, Paines-
Vile cleaning machine. W.
A. Newton, Camden, Automatic
switch for railway j. G.. Rose
man, Massillon, I'uwer-hammpr.
j. NJ. Spanglrr, Caution, Velocip"te-
wagon. M. NJ. Supp's, Lordin,
Weighing device for rolling mills.
A. l.. Thompson, Rock Creek,
Composition for preventing squeak
In shoes. Il. II. Tihbitts, Cleveland
Furnace.frOnt. II. l. Underwood, |
Fostoria, Combined veniilater and
thimble. III. +. Weinland, Spring
field, Furnace-gratc.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-02-16
YnlloNH DisoNz1aa Dlnnir-

The case of George Farp6r versus
George Farmer was tried thofotr or aft
ernoon i'll the criminal supcriu . court
before Judge Henry
Both prosecutor and prison II were
negroes. The prosecutor was II, mulatto,
and the prisoner, II young boy. was very
black.
"That man yonder what'ss prosecutin
me is my father" said the pr isoncr.
'That boy is not my son, - teplied the
mulatto. He's u burglar. z C stole my
money; he did, sar"
He ismy father, ''-cried II prisoner
He won't own me cause II black aud
he's yellow"
ITS u case Of father sg inst son, "
said Solicitor Hill as he ad dressed the
court, Year HONOR" he continued,
this is the first time T haI ever seen
this happen, believe"
"Ihatnigger boy here ia, that yellow
mans hoy" swore several ,of the wit
nessea The mJ alto would shake his
head, while tho boy would mol approx
ingly' Thustss case proce sded until the
end a,ne,--4 .lanta Constitution.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-02-16
Alphouse Karr,s Polite Revenge.

Alphonse Karr. the humorist, owned
an estate In the southern part OF
France. His neghbor was nm elderly
Italian count who owned a well-stock-
ed library. One day the author. who
had never met his neighbor, the count,
sent his servant with a card request
ing the loan OF book. The count re-
piled In polite note, saying, that he
was sorry not to be able to oblige Mr.,
Karr, but with him 1t was a matter OF
principle never to lend books outside
his house. At the same time he invit-
ed his neighbor to come to his house
at any time and his library would be
at his disposal all day. Karr availed
himself OF the privilege and became
friendly with the count. who not long
afterwards, sent to his literary neigh
Dor to borrow lawn sprinkler. Karr
replied; Il deeply regret the impossi-
bllity OF obliging you with the loan OF
sprinkler, but, as matter of prln-
ciple, could not possibly allow my
sprinkler to he used outside OF my gar
den; but if YOU desire to use 1t on my
own lawn i shall gladly place the
sprinkler at your d.Gposal all day"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-02-16
My ,icians nt a Bargatn.

One OF .he large stores in london has
lately c,Shibited degree of enterprise
whicf.s irpasscs similar estab ishments
here jim New York. 1t seems easy enough
novytc buy everything in thes places
brit thetLondon establishments ave sur
lJassed New York in one respect In adj
dition ito supplying clothing of u kinds
cigars, edibles' and almost every tarceiv-
able object, the most enterpri sing OF
theae Places offers musical artists, and
thnir nanes are followed by the fignres
at which their services can be oil olssained
just ms the groceries and tobacco NC fol-
lowed by quotations of prices. In this
list Ben Davies, the we'll known English
tenor, is quoted, ut a price equal to nbout
$500. 90, and johannes Wolff, the cell
list, is to be, had for about $7SMb.
There is ba,gain ON the list in The
shape of someI ductists who are marked
down to $2B.5O, while the cheapest
thing ON the list is trio at $3l,p0. 1t
is said to bo as easy to'order musicale
at this estab' ishment as II Is to- buy q
barrel Of tlol IL or n bicycle. York
Sun.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-02-16
Exercise.

Tho latest idea in physical culture is
tho rule, when you are tired from worry,
or ovcrstudy, or excessive Office work,
don't lie down to rest, but go to gym
nasium, fencing class or bowling alley
and get tho blood running rapidly
through the muscles and nerves.
1t is not altogether new, as many doc
tors and ex-college athletes have long
since adopted the system and commend
cd it to their friends A distinguished
lawyer in this city has what might be
termed gymnasium in one of the rooms
of his Office down town. and every day,
when tired from the confinement of
court, he goes through vigorous pro
gramme Ci difficult exercises.
The result is that, although past the
half century mark, he is still perfect
model OF physical strength and excel
lence.-New York Mail and Express-
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-02-16

A cerbairS youthful curato vase taken
to task 10y fhe new archbishop of t'anter-
bury for eading thet blossoms of tt serv-
ico i'll an, inaudible None. Whel pupon
the yc urG man replied II am SUI prised
that j'Jou should find ia, Il with my read
inR,y as a friend of minc told nED That l
waY be autifully heard. "
I'd d she?" snapped 'thn bisho2. And
shS fl in young curate collapsed.
Iii lordship had ono been u young
eli I, lyman himself audi knew til ing or
ty about tho .'fricn |. San Fran
q dceBArgouaut
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-02-16
From Our Exchanges.

Thursdays Lancaster G,zc,tc:-
Mr.. Charles Bishop of Logan, i,
in the city today.
Miss Salie Sain of Logan, is The
guest of Mrs. Thomas Mcfarland
and family, north Of the city.
Miss Helen Purstll of Logan
was the guest Of Mrs. John NJ
Wright yesterday.
Mr.. l., ID. Vickrrs of Logan, is II
business visitor in this city today
Mr.. Homer Mock is spending the
day in Logan with friends.
Mr.. John w. Strentz Of Logan a
member Of the Bushnell Club 0l
that city, passed through Lancas'
ter this morning Ell route to Z,ueS.
vile TO attend the H. publican
League convention.
Qirvleyi.le Union Herald
Miss Helen Pursell of logan, a
daughter 0f i. S. Pursrll of the
LANCASTER Gazette, has written a
number NJ stories which have been
published in the Ohio State Journal
and have attracted II good deal oi
attention all over the country
This, however. is not her first liter
nry work, as she has written II
pumher Of stori $ in the last two
years that have appeared in sonir
Of the leading magazines. al! these
stories have received much favor.
able comment.
Laurelvllle Record.
Mr.. A. Z. Wolfe, the champion
doniino player, spent Sunday with
his home folks at Logan.
Mayor Ricketts, was in Logan on
business Saturday last.
Lancaster Eagle -
Mr.. George Thnm rs, II coal min
er working IN the mines at Jobs, IN
the Horking Valley, has just re.
eeiVed the pleasing intelligence
from Walas that by the death Of
his father h, has fallen heir It"
$l,0OO,000. Mr.. Thomas left Wales
when he WAS II young boy, coming
to this part of the country where
he has been working in the mines
ever SINCE. lie will employ coun.
sci to Investigate the matter and If
found true will go over the water
to claim his patrimony.
MFs. Anna Proctor, n widow liv-
ing an South Broad street, call, d
ppon Mayor Wilcox at his Office
last evening, and staten that her
dftfen-year.ald son, Dow Proctor,
had left home and she would like
very much To have him r, turned
1t was thought he had fol owed the
Josie Mills theatrical company To
Logan and II telephone message to
that place soon l0"ated the missing
doy.He was placed under police sur.
veilance for the night, and return.
ed this morning nee mpanied by
Detective Houston of the G. IL. ".
q L. Ry.
Athens Messenger.
Fred Groves, cf Logan, was the
pleasantly entertained guest of
friends here on Inst Sunday.
Mrs. j. @. Upton and interesting
little son Of Logan are with Mr.. j.
q, Upton at the Palmer House.
Lew Gage, of Logan, was visit
or Ia our city last week. !
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-02-16
Ju1An IL. ETcIca-'s

~ 3n IL. EIcAgo3r'G
Great Newspaper.
Without a single exception, there
L-yond doubt 10 greater CT MOS,
,opu.ar newspaper in tie Uni,co
States than the Cincinnati Enquirer
Or a more successful publisher than
its proprietor, Mr.. John r. Mclean.
The old-time prices for the Daily
Enquirer have been maintained, and
its circulation largely increased each
year; hard times and cheaper jour.
nails failing to arrest its onward march
and high appreciation of the public
for its true worth and merit.
The Weekly Enquirer at beginning
of the campaign year was offered Al,
50 cents year, and its circulation
increased by the addition of ever
&c o, 900 new subscribers; the most
substantial and coveted testimonial a
publisher could desire.
When asked for the secret of such
success, Mr.. Mclean frankly answers :
The Enquirer has no opinions to force
upon its patrons, it simply prints tho
facts aid tells the truth that the reader
may form his own opinions. Dy
maintaining the price of the paper,
more news and greater variety can be
furnished, and every class of business
interests catered to, which cheapei
journal cannot afford.
The very liberal support given the
Enquirer by the public at large, makes
it Incumbent upon the management
to sci We it faithfully with zeal and en-
terprise in minor matters as we'll as
those of rreater magnitude.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-02-16

u cooked the dinner myself, love-"
remarked Mrs. Shingles when the meal
had reached the dessert stage.
III was not necessary 10 tell me that
dear" replied Mr.. Shingles, --Pittsburg
CAponiole-TeleGTaph.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-02-16
B. & o. S-W. RY.
OHIO DIVISION.
ATHENS TIME TABLE.

TRAINS EAST.
No g. Eastern Express Parkersburg
and way stations ......... ...,.... 3:8G a m .
NO II, Mail, pnrkcrsburg, Balti-
more and New York ............, SJG a m
fNo, 10, Accommodation. ..... ........ V;lI n. m.
No, l, Royal Blue Limited, WASH
inrton baltimore and New York, I;IOp,
NO, ,, Night Express Washington
baltimore and New York;. ll;2Ip. m
TRAINS WEST.
No. |, Night Express, Cincinnati
ST. Louis and West ............... S;cy n. m
tNo.0. Day Express, Chillicothe ana
Cincinnati .......... .............. S.lS n ~,
NO. 3, Royal Blue Limited, Cincin-
natl and St. Louis ........ ....... I2:l5 ~ VI
NO. IL, accommodation, Chillicothc. 4:(3 u. m,
*Daily Except Sunday.
For information regarding rates,
connections, sleeping and Parlor
cars call on or address
FRED b. JOHN SION,
Ticket Agent.
Athens, Ohio.
Or j. Nj. M.CHESBROUGH,
General Passenger Agt.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-02-16
CHICAGO PEOPLE AND THINGS.

81 lived in Chicago three years." "In.
deed! How does it feel to be sand
bagged puck.
Chicago Girl-Wonld You marry him
II you were In my shoes? New York
BIrl-If I wanted to keep house in
lhem.-New York Town Topics.
This is my X gallery" said the Chi
cago woman, pointing to a row of pic
lures. "Ah, X rays?' mo; ex-hrs-
bands, ds,"-Philadelphia North Ameri-
.an.
The Chicago River contains the only
water In the world into which you can
stick your finger Crd leave hole when
you pull 1t out again.---Cincinnati Com
mercial Tribune.
Chicago seems 10 be en- overwhelm
lngly sound-mouev city, but anyhow
they can't deny that they maintain an
atrocfously Unsound river up there
Kansas City journal.
Chicago officials have notified con-
sumers that water should be allowed
10 run n few minutes before being
nsed." We were uader the impression
that Chicago water only crawled.-
Kansas CITY Journal.
A Chicago dentist knocked out a Chi
ago broker in glove contest last
week and won $500. II Chicago teeth
are like Chicago feet the dentists train.
ing was of kind 10 develop arm pow
sr enough to floor an elephant,-K
sas City Times.
A Chicago salCon-ECoper had a ter
rific rugglc with an imaginary CHINA
mon bear the other day. In view OF
the location o! tho combat 1t is difficult
to decide whethtr II was suporlnduced
by Chicago drinklnT wafer or just plain
whiskey. ey.--(iuainhGu Comme, cial Tri.
h"na
Ire Was discharged.
Police MSglstrate-I would not like
to think, prisoner that you attempted
suicide. Yet witnesses testify they
saw you on the pier a minute before
the accident. But why did you go or
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-02-16
Cincinnati & MuSkiDSum Valley
Railway Company.
Passenger Train Schedule.
Going Enst.

All trains run daily except SUM
day.
Train No. 3 from the east ar.
rives at 1885 p. m.
For rates, time Of trains and
other information call on j Hart,
Agent.
G. Il. Bennet, Supt.
+. NJ. Wilkinson, G.TA.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-02-16
he Wns LIschnrgcd.

Police MSglstrate--I would not like
to think, prisoner that you attempted
suicide. Yet witnesses testify they
saw you on the pier a minute before
the accident. But why did you 20 or
Tanhley-Ish the oil story-hic-I
s'pose l didn't know I wash-hlc-
oaded.-Buffalo Times,
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Diplomacy.

81 have come " said the young man.
"to ask for your daughter hand.
The proud banker gazcd over his glasses
at the fellow and demanded
well, have you any means of supports
ing herr"
"Alasl am poor. But hear my story -
$50 on.
"When l spoke to Claudia about coming
to see you, she told me it was useless; that
her mother was the man of the house,
and that | had better go TO her. But
said: No Your father may permit your
mother to think that she is the man of the
house, just to humor her, but have seen
enough of him to know that when a mat
ter of Importance comes up his strong will
must always assert itself His strength of
character may not be brought out by little
things, still -
"My boy" interrupted the old gentle
man, patting him upon the shoulder, Il
have known all along that you were not
one of those ordinary dudes who are in
capable of understanding what is going
on in the world around them. Take her,
and may you always be happy p'-Chicago
Record
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29
HE FACED DEATH.
How Garibaldi Looked Into the Muzzles.
of the Guns at Naples.

On the 9TH Garibaldi announced his in
tention of entering Naples. He left his
army behind him and advanced alone with
a few staff officers to capture the city in
the teeth of the Neapolitan garrison.
The vast populations of Tore del Greco.
Resina and Portici turned out, covered
the lines, climbed on the train, so that 10,
had to stop more than once. AT a snail s.
pace the carriages of the invaders APP
preached Naples. The scene now battles.
all description Swarms of lazzaroni gap
ing Neapolitan gendarmes, stupefied ma
tional guards, rival committees with rival
flags, all mixed up together, deaiening
shouts of "Viva Garibaldii Viva Victor
Emmanuel Viva lItalia!' blended to-
gether with drums, trumpets and a gen
eral pandemonium attempting Garibaldi s
hymn in hundred different places. As
the carriages advanced, the Castle Nuovo
and the fortress of st. Elmo bristling with
cannon and crowded with sullen Neapoli-
tan soldiers, who alone took no part in the
festival of liberty hove in sight The cam
non were pointed, the matches lighted
They waited the word of command to fire.
On rode Majors Missori and Milo on
horseback Garibaldi and CosenZ followed
J in the first carriage amid deafening shouts
| The cocher lost his head and whipped up
the horses, when the generals voice was
| heard above the din: "Slower, sloweri
| Drive slower'' As the carriage stopped
under the very muzzles of the enemy's
: guns and the officers were heard frantical-
ly exhortng the men to fire the general
stood upright in his carriage with one
hand on his breast and looked steadfastly
at the artillerymen. The fate of Italy
| trembled i'm the balance. The suspense
lasted hardly minute, Three times the
order to fire was repeated. At the third
the artillerymen flung down their matches,
threw their caps wildly into the air, shout
ed ''Viva Garibaldil" and the revolution
was over. -Contemporary Review.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29
The Northumberland Man.

The Hodge Of, say, Essex or Cambridge
shire, with his comparatively poor ply
sique, due to generations of low wages and
bad feeding, his lack of ambition and love
of Stops and beer, is not comparable to the
intelligent and robust kinds of Northum-
berland or Roxburghshire or the Lothians.
Any one accustomed to make long walk
ing tours in both countries will admit tho
truth of the following observation. In
any purely agricultural district of Scot
land you may travel from 10 to IA miles
without passing "a single public house, and
indeed tho disappearance of many ancient
hostelries is conspicuous feature of the
last decade, but the poorest and most de-
pressed portions of Essex and Suffolk are
still literally supplied with beer houses.
Grumble as Hodge will about being
starved on or 10 shillings week, he lays
himself open to the retort that he subsists,
and has surplus for ale. 1t Is cheap,
vile and heady, and one would think dou-
bly, hurtful to those who are i'll nourished.
Again, the surroundings are very unlike.
The squire and parson, oxcellently as they
may fulfill their duties, in some respects
have pauperizing influence. Very char
acteristic was the comment of tho rustic
after listening to fiery orator, who had
promised the abolition of landlords and
clergy, "Then who will there be TO gil
mo my Christmas Goals and blanketsf'
Against the minister and the laird no such
charge can be fairly brought Chambers
Journal
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29
The wav Ringer Nails Grow.

Finger nails, like hair, grow faster in
summer than in winter The nails of two
fingers never grow with the same degree
of rapidity.
The nail of the middle finger grows with
the greatest rapidity and that of the
thumb the least. 1t has been computed
that the average growth Of the finger nail
Is 1-32 of an inch per week, or little
more than an inch and a half per year.
The growth, however, depends to a great
extent upon the rate of nutrition, and dur
ing periods of sickness or of abstinence it
is retarded.
Authorities differ with regard to the
equality of growth on both hands, some
holding that the nails Of the right hand
grow faster than those of the left, but 9TH
ers can perceive no difference between
them. According t. the rate Of growth
stated. the average time taken for each
finger nail to grow its full length is about
four and a half months. and at this rate "A
man of 40 would have renewed his nails
1856 times. Taking the length Of each nail
at half an inch. he would have grown
feet inches of nail on each finger. and on
all his fingers and thumbs an aggregate
length of "a feet q inches.-New York
Journal