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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-11-03
The Tramp subject.

One view of the tramp subject Is
sometimes overlooked. Glanced Mt
casually, he may be considered use
less being and an unmitigated nus-
ance. But out in the rural districts,
where thrilling experiences are rare,
the tramp does much toward bringing
note of excitement into otherwise
monotonous lives. The woman of the
country home is usually afraid of him,
but. on the other hand, her conversa-
tional efforts are helped out by the
tales she can tell of the ''warst looking
tramp" for as a class, they seem to
be improving along that line. The last
is always superior in the beauty Of his
ugliness.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-11-03

Not every woman is helpless in COM
batting the difficult details of travel.
One who is preparing to sail the latter
part of this month applied to the
steamship company, from which she
has engaged passage, for a passport.
She was Informed that for frst-class
passengers the charge would be IS,
secOnd-class, SO, and steerage, 81. 1t
struck her that this was too much for
one who was proposing to travel on an
exceedingly economical basis. She,
therefore, wrote to the passport de
partment at Washington, procured the
necessary blanks, filed them out be-
fore a notary. and got her papers for
less than a dollar.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-11-03
The EngIIsh for CanailIe.

During the Tichborne trial, where
Mr.. Justice Hawkins was opposed by
DR.. Kenealy, in the course Of a dis
cussion whether equivalent terms could
be found in English for French words,
and vice versa, Mr.. Hawkins was
asked whether he thought the word
canaille could be adequately rendered
in our language. He answered, with
out moments hesitation, "Yes-Ken-
ealy."
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-11-03
The Soldiers Retnrn

They greeted him with smiles and
tears,
Filled him with beef and mutton
And carried away for souvenirs
His last remaining button.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-11-03
peauty Is Blood peep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tie clean your blood and keep it clean, by
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Casearets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug,
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25e, SOC.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-11-03
Don't Tobaeco Spit and Smoke Tour Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netie. full OF life nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bae, the wonder worker, that makes weak meI
strong. All druggists, SOC or q. Cure guaran
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co Ghieago or New York.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-11-03
A New WaY.

A French scientist has, is is claimed.
discovered that person may become
intoxicated by hyP0dermic injections
of salt water.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16

Admiral Dewey is perhaps the best
small swordSman anon. the senior Of
fccrs of the ravy. indeed. the hest in the
service excepting possibly Lieutenant
Commander I.ucicn Young. whose skill
with the three cornercd ducling sword is
matter of note all through the service.
Rtanding about : feet 9i2 ar 10, 1.-THE.
and with catlike quickncss. the American
admiral would he dangerous antagonist
with the glittering blade in his hand il
b. meant business. He has n liking for
the sword. 1T has been the weapon par
excellence OF the knight and the gentle
man for thousand years" he once said.
talking of the arm" blanche 10 "A comradc
with II KINGS bestowed the accolade. II
is the kni"hilir:t and noblest of weapons.
With its record of chivalry the white
arm comes down through the ages. the
last legacy If the dcHd davs of romance
and hcauty To- tn" twentieth century,
New YORK san
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16

In the two days Of real fighting before
Santiago men of the different regiments
became mixed and for u time We're lost "a
their comrades. This condition gave rise
TO the report that n certain few men had
shown the white feather"
One of the officers of General Iawton s
division observed among his men colored
trooper Of the Tenth cavalry. On being
questioned the man explained that he had
lost his command and asked 10 be- allowed
to remain where he was.
He staid and did fine service that day.
None of his white comrades were able To
Guido him In deeds of bravery. He twice
riskcd his life In assisting wounded men
to places OF safety, but each time escaped
uninjurcd.
That night he asked the officer whom he
had met earlier in the day to give him a
note to his own commander. accounting
for his absence and certifying to his good
conduct. This was willingly done, and,
with the precious paper claspcd tightly in
his hand, under cover of darkness he start
ed in search Of his own command
The next morning ut dawn Lieutenant
L. started on search for wounded men
of his division and happened 10 stumble
over PROSTATE body He Immediately
recognized the brave cavalryman Of the
day before, who was fast losing conscious
ness.
After struggling moment for strength
to speak the PROSTATE man held up his
little slip of paper and said, Give it 10
Captain A. of l. troop, il you can find
him, and tell him Williams wasn't COW
ard
Then, with look of satisfaction in his
eyes, his hand dropped to his side, and he
was dead Louisville Courier Journal
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NATIONAL EXPORT EXPOSE
TON, PHILADELPHIA
CAzazs ll3lEIEJr

The National Export Exposition
which opens at Philadelphia on Sep
TENDER II and continues until Novem-
Der 80, will be the most interesting and
important event occurring in Philadel-
phia since the Centennial Exhibition of
1876. In addition to its valuable COM
mercial exhibits it will present many
features of popular interest and amuse-
ment. The United States Marine Band,
Sousa's Band. the Banda Rosa, lines
Band, Damrosch's Orchestra, and other
celebrated bands will furnish music
alternately, and a Midway Plaisance,
equal if not superior TO the famous
Worlds Fair Midway ut Chicago, and
comprising Chinese Village. Chinese
Theatre, acrobats. and customs; an
Oriental Village. London, Ghost Show
Hagenbeck' Wild animal Show, Blar-
ney Castle. and other unique presenta-
tons, will furnish abundant and diver
sified amusement. Arrangements have
also been made for Mandolin, Guitar.
and Banjo Concerts, and for a grand
chorus from the German Singing So
cieties.
For this occasion the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excursion
tickets from all points ON its line, to
Philadelphia and return. at rate of
fare and third for the round trip plus
price of admission. These tickets will
be sold during the continuance of the
Exposition and will be good for return
passage until November 30.
For specific rates and additional in
formation apply to nearest Ticket Agent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16
VACAR!ES OF A FIRE.
Remarkable Souvenir of Blaze In
n Iln;Iimnrs nnleI


Dr. Eva +. Lemon. dentist. has per
hapS the most remarkable souvenir that
has been saved from the fire and water
of the ST. James hotel wreck. II is the
linen cover of the dresser ia her room ut
the hotel. Ii is now dull brown. bear
ing all over it. sharply cui in clear relief.
blank forms of all those devices that go
To fit ladyS dressing ease.
In one corner there is the impression OF
a rumpled handkerchief. toward which Is
pointing the handle Of perfect oval
hand glass. Between the glass and the
back of the dresser cloth large pair of
scissors stands out. and near the end of
the glass comes the bold impression Of n
comb. itself tlanked 10y tlutcd glove hut
toner around which is cncirclcd a bent
hairpin.
Between these hi. figures lie all man
ner Of smaller ones. Il pcrfe, tly outlined
watch and even the links in the chain.
There is a large safety pin and two small.
er ones aud lew stray little pins, with
points and heads both clearly marked.
Collar buttons. standing mp and lying
down. Diversity the rest of the field. ex
ccpt where Il little iangle of hair is
shown near the end Of the comb.
All Of these articles were lying on the
covcrlet when the room filled with heavy
black smoke. and all that part of the
cloth which was not covered by them
was permeatcd by the smoke. When first
removed. the coverlct did not show any
very clear outlines and was boiled in wa
ter To clean il. After two hours of boil
ing il appeared rs described The hot
water had looScncd all the dirt particles
and fired the tnrry coloring matter of
the smoke indelibly in the fabric.-Balti-
more News.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16

The Piute Indian myth Of the sun.
moon and stars is rs crudely anthropo-
morphic as can he found in any savage
belief The moon is the suns wife The
stars are his children. When he APP
pears. the children skedaddle. They live
in terror Of him He eats them-when
he can catch them His stomach-the
only part of him one can see-is stuffed
with stars. When he goes To bed the
children emerge again from their hid
ing places in the blue. The moon is
fond of her children. who smile as she
moves among them Every month she
goes into mourning. because her canni-
bal husband has eaten one of them.
The Piute Indians account for the APP
pearance of comet by stating that the
sun often snaps at one of the stars. his
children. and does not get hold of it
he only tears piece out-and the star.
getting wild with pain. goes flying
across the sky with great spout of
blood flowing from il. Ii is then very
much afraid. and as il flies ii always
keeps its head turned To watch the sun.
its father. and never turns its face
away from him until it Is far out of
his reach
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16

One soldier boy whose reputation for
veracity has never been questioned tells
the following story of "a hospital expert
ence during his stay in Cuba.
"You see. he said. II was lying on q
cot with the chills running up and down
my back 80 fast you couldn't count them.
Well, was begging to bet with myself
that could have more chills in two sec
onds than any other man In the institu.
ton when some fellows walked in and
stood next to my cot. l was feeling pretty
tough but turned over to hear what they
said
. What are you going to do?' asked an
officer in gruff voice as three men
walked past with strctchcr containing
dead bodies.
a. Going tn bury these poor fellows on
the hill, answered one of the trio.
1" How many have you there!' asked
the officer
Two, answered the private.
WHAT What time is it, cried the
Jfficer
-Four O'Clock, sir, answered tho pri-
vate.
I" Well. snapped the officer as he walk
ed away, don't be in hurry. Wait till
8 O'Clock and take a load
say" concluded the soldier boy, lit
didn't take me many hours 70 get well
and get out of that place. Detroit Free
Press
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STOWAWAYS.
They Are Believed to Bring Good
Lucl< ia the Ships

They Are Relieved to Bring Good
Luck "a the ships.
81 am rot given to losing my tenn
per. said one captain to the writer.
"but confess that when on one voy
age we found no fewer than IA men
had managed to stow themselves away
below felt inclined to give them all
ducking and said So : This was the
captain Of an Atlantic liner. man to
whom the stowaway is a perpetual
nuisance Though the strictest watch
is kept 10 prevent his getting on board.
il is rare for a trip TO be made without
one or two specimens of the deadhead
fraternity being carried. willy nilly.
free
OF course. this is not done entirely
without connivance on the part of some
body on board the ship. The stokers are
not infrequently the gnilty parties.
With their or others aid the stowaway
gets down into the hold and finds a
dark corner in which TO secrete himself
until the vessel is mt sea. If then he il
discovered and set to work. he does not
but the being without work and the
bread that accompanies it.
When il is considered what an enor-
nous thing an Atlantic liner is and
how many dark places there are in her
vast interior. il is not surprising to
hear that scores of men during the
course of a year get free passage across
the herring pond in one ship or another
and this though steamer never
leaves port without n search being made
to see that no unauthorized person is on
board Many are discovered in bunkers
and other such places. and. of course.
carefully conducted on shore. hut not a
few manage to elude detection, and. of
course. once away from land. little is
feared from discovery.
There is curious notion prevalent
among some sailors. 1t is that a stow
away is a lucky passenger to carry
Asked once why il was. an old salt an
swered that he never heard of a ship
being lost that had stowaway on
board OF course he had an instance in
point to relate. 1t was to the effect that
a stowaway was discovered in hiding on
an outgoing vessel at the last moment
and elected. Shaking his fist at the cap
tain. the would be voyager cried; I'm
glad you We turned me out of your rot
ten ship Neither she nor you will live
to see Christmas day. while shall.
The prophecy proved true one. The
vessel went down within week of sail
ing. and only the second officer and a
few men were saved.
One wonders how such superstition
arose. if superstition it can be called.
Does il arise from the notion-old as
the hills-that the unfortunate are ever
under the special protection of heaven
and that it is particularly displeasing
to the providence that watches over
such waits if anything he done 10
thwart their wishes1 The foolish. the
blind. children and drunkards are pro-
verbally said to be under such peculiar
guardianship and care. Perhaps hence
forth we must add the stowaway to the
list. -Cassells Magazine.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16

\ heavy man with a square jaw walk
ed into a bicycle exchange on Fourteenth
street the other afternoon. The proprie-
tor advanced 10 wait on him.
Gimme a bike said the square jaw
ed man.
ITO buy"
yep
"What make"
ANY old make"
Heres our speciality: good machine"
"All right. is it,
Good rs any made"
How much!"
Fifty
Dab little graphite on the chain and
pump her up
The proprietor dabbcd little graphite
on the chain anu pumped her up. The
square jawcd man pulled out wad
the size Of his wrist. skinned off fifty
and handed il To the proprietor Then he
ran the machine out TO the curb. got on
il and rode or
When the proprietor got over being
stunned. he went Co three or four friends
on the block 10 get their opinion rs to
whether the fifty Was counterfeit or the
real thing. The hill was genuine. and
the proprietor has been more ar less
dazed ever since.
Il can't understand such swift action
as that in the bike business" he says,
with puzzled mir. Washington Post.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16
NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSIONS.
LOw-Rate Vacation Trips via
Pennsylvania Railroad

September I and 81 and October ) and
10 are the dates of the remaining Penn
sylvania Railroad popular ten-day ex-
cureion to Niagara Falls from Philadel-
phia, Baltimore. and Washington, and
intermediate points.
Excursion tickets, good for return
passage on any regular train, exclusive
of limited express trains. within ten
days, will be sold ut $1,000 from Phila-
delphia, Baltimore, Washington. and
all points. on the Delaware Division;
ST. % from Atlantic City; $500 from
Lancaster; $3.50 from Altoona and Har-
risburg: =. 30 from Sunbury and Wilkes
barre; $5.15 from Williamsport; and at
proportionate rates from other points. \
stopover will be allowed at Buffalo,
Rochester. Canandaigua, and Watkins
within the limit returning.
a special train of Pullman parlor cars
and day coaches will be run with each
excursion. An extra charge will be
made for parlor car seats.
An experienced tourist agent and
chaperon will accompany each excursion.
Tickets for side trip 10 the Thou
sand Islands Alexandria Bay will be
sold from Rochester in connection with
excursions of September : and 81. good
to return TO Rochester or to Canaan
daigua via Syracuse within five days.
at rate of $3.50.
Tickets for side trip to Toronto will
be sold at Niagara Falls for sl.O0 on
September %. In connection with ex-
cursion of September I, tickets will be
sold to Toronto, and return at reduced
rates account Toronto Fair.
For pamphlets giving full information
and hotels. and for time of connecting
trains, apply to nearest ticket agent, or
address Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant Gen
eral Passenger Agent, Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16
A PHlLADGLP...A STREET.
The Longest Appalled, Thorough
fare In the World.

tuFf IN the stoFtH
Philadelphia will soon possess the long
est asphalted street in the world.
When the little bard of men finishes
putting down the asphalt above the sub
way bridge, the man who pats his shovel
on the last piece and walks away with his
bucket under his arm may not feel that he
has done anything especially important.
He will probably be exceedingly dunn
founded IL any one tells him that he has
put the finishing touch To one Of the great
est pieces of architectural street work In
the world.
When that last piece of asphalt is weld
ed to the other piece. Broad street will
have four unique distinctions-it will be
the longest asphaltcd street in the world,
IL will be the only street in the world that
for II miles is of even width, and this
width will be the greatest ever obtained
by any one street in the world for course
Of IL miles; it will he the straightest
street for its length in the world. for from
tip to tip, from League island to the coun-
" line. IL does not vary for an inch ex
cept around Penn square.
IJiU YOU hIlOW ull lDtSt idCtS UNiOTtg
think not.
Broad street measures a fine white line
II miles from tip tn tip through the heart
of the great city. Only seven miles of that
is asphalted. but that seven miles is Ion
ger than any other asphalted street in the
world.
Old York road. which is part Of Broad
street, stretches along for about 90 miles
.sel
wishes To define macadam rs pavement,
then Broad street amblcs along for 81
miles rs paved road. There is no such
figure as this In the public works of any
other city in the world.
That carriage can drive out road
and make only one turn in 81 miles, and
that road he Of equal width and fine under
foot. is a remarkable thing to say of any
thoroughfare in any city.
Broad street is ll3 feet wide and does
not vary through the great swing Of dis
lance. II is 50 feet wide from curb to
curb There is no street in the world that
shows off so supcrbly In u parade. Thirty
five men can walk abreast In a parade,
and 3S men can be crowded In on close
march. These are not figures to be
despised.
inc ittic por1 tiiao TciihiiiS " NC as
phalted is paved. II is n space of 500 feet,
from Vine to Hamilton streets, where the
Reading subway is built. The subway
bridge is now complete, and while Broad
street remains paved street from end to
end, 500 feet Is in granite blocks and not
asphalt, Of which 1t must he to make the
street that thing OF marvellous architec-
tura beauty which Philadelphians have
now determined upon. = Philadelphia
Press
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16
VALUE OF A BLUFF.
How II Brought About the Recovery
of a Fine Diamond.


ANY man who tries To persuade me
that bluff isn't good thing now and
then will find that | am not with him."
said n man prominent i'll the war depart
mcnt 1t was a bluff that saved me
$500 diamond the other day. and il
thing like that isn't calculated to give a
man n high estimate of bluffs | don't
know what is.
Some time ago was ordered TO 20 to
Cuba on government business. As was
to be- gone some six weeks | packed ey-
erything in my rooms which happened TO
be- lying around in the bureau drawers.
When | came back and went through the
drawers again. | found to my dismay
that my diamond stud was not in the
case where | had left it. distinctly re-
membcred having put il there. hiding the
case beneath some old socks. ! went To
my niece, and in voice fcarfully calm
! told her Of the theft.
she was. OF course. greatly shocked.
but She began To- question me about IL.
She suggested that perhaps had not
put il in the ease AT all and that il was
probably lying somewhere in the draw
ers made some crushing reply. init
mating that | was not in the habit Of
StitNliS 'SbtF bNFl INV
pet. ! reported the matter to the police
the next day. The servants were under
suspicion. but nothing was brought to
light. and | dcSpaircd of ever recovering
il again.
"A couple Of days ago. while ! was in
the Chinese laundry paying my bill. a
bright idea came Ia me.
John. said. i left Il diamond stud
in the bosom nf one of my shirts ! sent
over here. You found IT, Of course. 1t
went in like this | explained. putting
an imaginary stud in the front of my
shirt
THE CELESTIAL seemed not to under
stand. as his face did not change express
sion. and he went on counting without n
word.
lit was Just an ordinary screw back
| stud that went in SO. | said. again going
through the motions.
He shuiilcd around behind the counter
for time moving the laundry packages
on the shelves. Finally he turned to the
cash drawer and from il tossed out lit
tie bundle OF tissue paper.
"'Yat him. he asked.
And new flyer answered. Yes. -
| Washington Star.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16
FOUND In THE MAIL.
Almost $4,000 a Year for Which
Claimants are Never
Discovered.

at seems almost incredible that in
the neighborhood of $4,000 in actual
cash should have been confided to letters
during the last year. and harder still to
credit that the most exhaustive efforts
failed to find the owners of one-fourth
of that amount" writes Patti Lyle
Collins in The Ladiss' Home Jo,rnaI for
September. THE envelopes which are
addressed are kept on file for four years.
blank ones not so long. but in either
case liberal margin of :ime is allowed
for claimants to appear before the
money is finally turned into the Treas
ury to the credit of the Post Office De-
partment. In addition to the money
contained in letters during the same
period. something like $4,000 was
found loose in the mails. 1t is officially
styled loose money!"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16

Indiana aud Texas will soon be the
principals in an event showing what
progress the friendly feeling between the
north and south has made. This event
Is the return To Tcrry's Texas rangers Of
the battleilag which was taken from
them during the civil war. Al the last
session Of the Indiana legislature the re
quest for the return Of the ilag was made
by Texas. and it was complied with. The
day of the return nf the flag. which will
he Friday. Oct. q. is IL be celebrated in
Texas. Pictures Of the flag have been
sent there. and badges are now being
made in large numbers. II has been de-
cidcd Ia present two large silkcn banners
10 the governors Of Texas and Indiana
in honor of the event.-New York Trib
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16

Superintendent Andrews of the Chicago
public schools has sent to the school prin-
cipals Of that city list of IL words the
photography of which has been reformed
for Use in the schools of the Windy City.
They are ms follows: Program (pro-
sramme), tho (thoughl. thoro (thorough).
thorofarc (thoroughfarc), thru (through),
turnout (throughout). catalog (catalogue).
prolog (prologue). dccalog (dccalogue).
demagog (dcmagogue) and pedagog (ped
agogue)
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16
The Oyster.

An oyster reeled solemnly up TO the bar,
Twas a sand-bar, I'll have you to
know,
And sadly he lighted sea-weed cigar
Ashe groaned forth a dreary "heigho. ;"
Whats wrong now, old Bivalves ?"
the bartender said,
For he was turtle of size.
my troubles are fearful, | must leave
my bed
Groaned the oyster, with tears in his
eyes.
MY season is coming" he continued
to weep
And no wonder feel mighty blue.
I'll be dredged for and tonged from my
home in the deep,
Fears of roasting put me in stew"