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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28
A Lively Streak of Mouse.


Several persons standing in front OF
show window on Fourth street
watching a procession of Japanese
mice in cage as they ran in at one
door of their sleeping apartment and
out at another with lightning rapidity
became involved in dispute as to how
many Of the animals there were. One
said there were only two mice, while
aIners thought there were at least
shree.
They were very active, curious little
animals and, instead of being of the
proper mouse color, were black and
white, marked in large blotches like
Holstein cattle or old fashioned swine.
The holes into and out of which they
ran were close together, and they chas-
ed around so swiftly that it was i'm
possible to count them, for sometimes
there was a mouse at each hole and
one outside and the others
inside, and sometimes 1t appeared as if
there were just one long mouse In
circle revolving on pivot, with noses
and tails at intervals.
The mad race was kept up for some
time, and finally all the mice disap-
peared as If by magic. One of the spec
tators went into the store and asked
how many mice there were in the cage,
stating that he and his companions had
not been able to decide, as they moved
too quickly to be counted. A clerk said
there was only one mouse, and 1t was
to count 1t except when it
was asleep and, seeing look of in
credulity on the countenance Of the
caller, raised the top of the cage and
showed one little black and white
mouse Nesting on piece Of cotton in
q corner.-Portland Oregonian.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28
Making Duck. Lay Black Ess..

According to a writer in a French
scientific paper. ducks fed on acorns.
which they will eat raverously, not
unfreQuently lay black eggs. The rea-
son is that their eggshell is naturally
rich in iron, and this combines with
the tannin in the acorn to produce a
good fast black. The same paper
states that if fowls are fed on boiled
lobster shells they will lay bright red
eggs.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28
Sorry to Have Troubled Him.

The Dunner-So you cannot pay,
and l have had my labor for my
pains?
The Dunned-Sorry, I'm sure. If
you had only sent word you were
coming. might have let you know il
would be worthless. You know me
we'll enough to know that would not
willingly put you to the trouble to call.
Boston Transcript.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28

could be seen by walking to the corner
would not walk there. But now
that 1 am about to make the White
H~use ny home, l should very much
like to hear all that you can tell me
about it."-Julian Ralph in Saturday
Evening Post.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28
Roiice of Appointment.

Estate of Charles Roger, deceased.
The undersigned has been appointed by
the probate court of Summit county, Ohio,
as executrix of the estate OF
Charles Roger, deceased. All persons in
debted to said estate are requested to make
payment; and all persons having
claims against said estate are requested to
present the same for allowance or rejection.
THERESA ROGER.
Dated this 2lst day Of Nov. A. D. 1890.
Nov 81 q Dec
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28
Polite.

Head Waiter-Shall I send a waiter
to wait on you, sir?
Guest (who has been waiting in vain
for 80 minutes)-I am compelled to re-
quest this extreme privilege even
though know it disturbs your system.
Life
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28
Saw Him Just In Time.

If you are tired. sweet" he mur-
INJURED. rest your dear head-on the
back Of the car seat
For n cynical looking man of middls
age. doubtless married. was watching
them from the other side of the aisle.
Chicago Tribune.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28
Thanksgiving Day Excursions

Via B. & o. r. R. and P. & w. Ry
Nov. 20 and 80 to all stations within
a radius of 150 miles. Return limit
Dec, l.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28

The Mother-What is the matter.
dear?
The Young Wife-I thought I'D sur
prise George with something nice for
dinner today. mamma. and ! put some
eggs into the oven to bake. and th-they
burst and-sp-spattered all-all over
and wish l was
Tribune.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28
The 3. 8 O. r. R. Is the Shortest

And quickest route Akron to Chi
cago and points west. For tickets
odle, railroad and steamship agent,
Union depot.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28
Homeseekers' Excursion.

Tickets on sale Dec. and 10, to
many points in the northwest, south
and southwest. See w. E. Langdon
for routes, rates and any informa-
IiOn.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28
s,1.oo Philadelphia and Return. sII.o,

Via P. & w. and B. & o. R. R., Nov.
IA and %. Tickets good returning
zen days from date of sale. For
urther information see c. ID. Hon
die, ticket agent, Union depot.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28
Thanksgiving Excursion

Via Erie railroad Nov. 90 and so, to
points within $50 miles at very low
rates. See Agent w. E. Langdca
for all information.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28
Winter Tourist Tickets

Now on sale via c., A. & G. Ry. to
the south and southwest For tc5-
It's and full information see =. u.
Honodle, railroad ana steamship
agent, Union depot.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28
Home Seekers Excursions

To the south, southwest, west and
northwest. Dec. and 10. See G. d.
Honodle. Union depot, Akron, Ohio,
and railroad agent. for
rates and full information.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28

90 through an operation before could give
birth to children, - writes Mrs. Blanche z.
Evans. of Parsons, Luzerne Co., Pa, Box II.
:" When about to give up in despair saw
and thought would give it trial I bought a
bottle of DR.. Pierce's Favcrite Prescription. and
after taking it felt better than had for years.
Felt improved before l had taken one-half of
the bottle. After taking four and half bottles
I gave birth to bright baby girl who is now
four months old and has not had a day of sick
ness. She is as bright as can be.
A woman's complexion often suffers
because of poisonous accunulations III
the system. DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
lets remove these accunlulations and
cleanse the complexion. They regulate
the stomach, liver and bowels.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28
Florida Excursion.

Tickets on sale daily at Erie rail-
road office. See w. E. Langdon
agent, for routes, rates and tickets.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28

Inventor Ito nintary commission)-
I have invented a weapon of war
ir four miles around. | demand the
privilege of exhibiting its workings
before this commission.-Le Petit
Journal Pour Rira.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28
The Power of the whale.

II the whale knew its own power. 1t
could easily destroy all the machinery
which the art of man could devise for
catching him. 1t would only be neces-
sary for him to swim on the surface in
straight line in order to break the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28

so much as 3" Favor1te
Prescription. Do not
therefore let any other
medicine be palmed of
on you as "just as good. ?"
''Favorite Prescription"
contains no alcohol, OPT
u11, cocaine or other mar
cotic. 1t is strictly a
temperance medicine.
81 had been a sufferer from
uterine trouble for about three
years. and the doctors that I
ror,S,,fted said 7 uorrld have to
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28

Railroad Slang as Translated.
Extract from report made by head
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28
SOVEREIGN REMEDY CO.
1887 Arch ST., Philadelphia.
A Literary Note.

A Literary Note.
The denizens Of the forest were or
ganizing literary club.
I'VE must make the porcupine presi-
dent. said Br'er Wolf. ''His style is
full of good points"
Permit me-" remarked Br'er Rabbit.
"to recommend a reptile friend Of
mine. He can put up rafting tall
Catholic Standard and Times.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28

vorite Prescription % is a specific for the
chronic ailments peculiar to women. 1t
cures them perfectly and permanently.
No other medicine can do for women
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28
"TRY. TRY AGAIN."

"TRY. TRY AGAIN."
Yes. tits an old, old saw indeed;
Yet, e'er you scorn, ask YOU
The proverb in new light to read.
promise not to task YOU
The simple words yield not alone
Earth's secret Of successes.
Who grasps their deeper thought doth own
The key to all that blesses-
To conquest DER besetting sin,
The saddened soul detecting;
To prayer that doth full answer win;
To character perfecting;
TO heaven itself, reached by no bound,
But theirs who. struggling duly,
Do mount life's ladder. round by round,
As sings the poet truly.
Ave, mere than world wise is he
Who heeds this saying olden.
his shall the "well done!" plaudit be,
The crown and scepter golden.
Good Housekeeping.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28

iIISSS IIOIU t1iS Idy SIC
began the use of DR..
:e's Favorite Prescrip-
1t often happens that
the cure of female
mess and the establish
ing of the delicate
womanly organs in
I sound health, the way
7 is opened for the joy
of motherhood. " Fa-
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28

is no necessity for
the ordeal of child
birth to be either
painful or danger
Gus. The use of
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-11-28

They are noisy but they are nice.
Who would exchange the merry noise of
children at play, for the childless home
where the clock tick can be heard hour
after hour in the dull silences But there
are a great many who would like to peo-
pie the silent house with the children
that fate has refused them. Fate is often
in this case only another word for ignor-
ence. Many a glad mother dates her
The National tribune., 1899-03-23
Concerning ST. Patrick.

st. Patrick was born in the year 373, al
Nemptor. When but lad, tradition says
he was taken by pirates and carried to Ire
land, where he was sold as n slave. After
working five or six years as swineherd he
managed to escape and get home again. His
second and final visit to Ireland was made
some 30 years later, when he went to
preach the gospel. Many obstacles beset his
course. Chief among these were the Druids.
priests of the ancient faith, who were bitterly
opposed to the innovations and reforms that
st. Patrick had come to make The people
were none too ready to believe him at first,
and it is said that he illustrated the truth of
the trinity in the unity by means of a three
leaved clover, or shamrock. Hence the pop
ularity of the shamrock concerning ST. Pat
rick.
st. Patrick is said to have taken St. Paul,
the apostle, as his model
st. Patrick died at Downpatrick, Ireland,
at n venerable age. Three of his teeth, which
We're saved rs talismans, are said to he in the
possession of an Irish family in America at
the present time.
Of st. Patrick's literary work, but two
are preserved at the present
time. They are confession and letter.
The records show the great activity of the
Saint during his course through Ireland. He
founded 1865 churches, ordained 365 bishops
and 5000 priests, converted Il, coo people in
one district, and baptised seven kings. 1lt.
The National tribune., 1899-03-23

captured. As being the shorter distance, it
was taken on to the junction of the road
then being travelled and the Nashville and
Gallatin pike, where the pike and railroad
are side by side, and near the river
There q rebel battery from the other bank
had shel,ed freight train, disabling the en-
gine. and appeared to be contemplating
further damage. Selecting one of the best
mounted men, he was given hastily-pen-
cilled note to the General and ordered to get
to Gallatin as soon as possible. He rode the
II miles in an hour-changing horses, in a
summary way, midway of the distance. The
brigade was ordered out. but before it could
reach the ground the attacking force had
withdrawn.
Kind treatment sometimes came TO us
from totally unexpected sources and from
bitterest foes On one occasion during a
chase through Harts"!lle, the horse of one of
the men fell with him while running across
the rocky bed of a stream, and caught n leg
of the rider under him, inuring it severely
In the heat of the pursuit there was no time
to pick up the wounded, and after the chase
was over we found that the man had been
rescued by and taken to the house of one Of
the most bitter secession women in the
place, whose husband was serving on the
staff Of Gen. John III Morgan
As we had no wagon transportation, and
were on our way up the river. we were
forced, much against our and his will, to
leave him to wait our return The lady as
sured us that no harm should come to him if
left solely in her care, hut to add to his Sc
curity, citizens were informed that if any
did, the town would suffer from fire on our
return. pallet was made up for him on
the floor of her parlor, his arms left with
him for defense against bushwhackers, and
the command departed.
The squad had not been gone an hour,
The National tribune., 1899-03-23

when detestable character named Ramsey,
on whom, before or after, we were never able
to put our hands, was at the door with half
dozen men and demanded the surrender OF
the Yank The plucky woman met them
and denied admittance, and when they used
threats, produced a revolver from the folds of
her dress. and threatened death to the first
! who dared to attempt to enter.
The towards soon left; but fearing they
would return. the fearless woman called in a
surgeon of the place, had him give the in
iured limb attention, and then, having the
soldier placed in her carriage, drove with
him to Gallatin in safety.
Later, when her husband was captured
with Morgan, this Good+Samaritan deed got
her a pass across the Ohio and permission
from Secretary Stanton to visit her husband
at Camp Chase, o.
The National tribune., 1899-03-23
Mrs. Lew Wallace. in a recent
An Accident Explained.

This is how Georgia darky explained a
fatal accident on a railroad:
g How come he died, he WIZ in de way er
de train; en- how come he wuz in de way er
de train wuz count er de dimmyjohn er
liquor; but how come de liquor didn't spill,
en- de dimmyjohn didn't break when de train
runnrd over him, is one er desc things dat's
proyidential, en- hid fun our onderstandin'
fer a wise pupose. All l know fer suttin'
isl don't see how man could 90 ter sleep
on railroad track, or anywhar else fer dat
matter, wild such good liquor 'longside him ~
The National tribune., 1899-03-23
SCOUTING IN
TENNESSEE.
Recollections of Services There
Toward the Close of the War.
BY HENRY RoMEYN, BREvET-MAJoR, o. s. A.,


BY HENRY ROMEYN, BREvET-MAJoR, o. 8. A.,
RETIRED.
While returning from long hnrse-pressing
expedition in Kentucky, on which the whole
force had acted together, three men who had
been to their homes in that State to supply
themselves with horses were surprised late
in the day at house about 20 miles from
Gallatin, and all captured. As they were
the guests of widow whose fodder stacks,
though it was late in the Spring, showed that
forage was plentiful, the command halted to
feed both men and animals.
A large flock of turkeys found roosting
places around the buildings at nightfall, but
they could not have been satisfied with their
location or company. After the party re-
sumed its march the next morning it was
noticed by the Sergeant that o number of
the birds had crept into the rolls of blankets
behind the mems saddles, and insisted on
going into camp with them. OF course, there
was no time TO drive them back, and if left
on the roadside they would only be stolen.
so they were taken along and we'll cared for.
On going to Headquarters to report the re-
suits of the raid the morning after his return,
the Sergeant met the widow, who was in
wrath and poke bonnet, and had her war
paint on.
The National tribune., 1899-03-23
Eligibility of Discharged Minor.

Editor National Tribune: i enlisted in
Co. !, Wash. Ter, in 1862 or 1S63-forget t
the date, as discharge is lost. ! enlisted
without the consent Of my parents.
passed the doctor, was furnished clothes,
and sent over on Alcatraz Island TO drill.
AS soon as my parents found out I had
enlisted and was drilling on the Island
they applied at Headquarters for my dis
charge, against my will, as ] was not OF
age. The discharge was granted, allow
ing no pay or allowances. ! was not en-
listed long: can't tell how long. What
want to know, am | eligible to member
ship in GAR. Post2-J. III. Wizard,
Moore'S Flat, Cal.
LOur opinion is that under the con-
struction of Article w., Chapter l., by
Opinion CXXXlli., you are eligible, If you
can show that you were regularly mus
tered into the service of the United States.
Editor National TIibune.j
The National tribune., 1899-03-23
Area in

Most of the European Powers interested
in China have already indicated the Prov
inces they expect 10 fall to their share
Russia has already secured the Manchurian
Peninsula. Germany occupies Shan Tung.
Italy demands Chekiang. France insists on
the three southern Provinces Of Yunnan.
Kwei-Chu and Kwangsi, with the Island OF
Hainan.
Great Britain has long given Europe to
understand her purpose to dominate the
Province of the Yang-tse-Kiang Valley.
This will give her control of the Provinces
of Kiangsu, Honan, Ngannwei, Hupeh
Kiangsi, Fu Kien, Kwang Tu, Human and
the great Province of Szechuen, the largest,
richest and most populous Of all.
The Province Of Chilli (Pe-Chee-Iee or
Chilli, as it is variously spelled) borders on
the Gulf of Pe-Che-Li, and holds the Gov
ernment Of the Chinese Empire.
The National tribune., 1899-03-23
The Policy of tn. Pension Bureau,

S. L. Sborthill. Sergeant, Co. @. Tooth
Ohio, Wakeeney, Kan. says that IT makes
his blood boil to read OF such cases as
that of Comrade Allen. He cannot help
feeling that President Mckinley must
the Pension Bureau, just as Cleveland
was responsible for the misdoings OF Loch-
rem. Henry Clay Evans was appointed To
carry out the policy Of this Administra
ton, and would be removed If he did not.
The National tribune., 1899-03-23
Not Entitled to Wear the Badge.

Editor National Tribune: Is an old SOL
dier. once member of a Post, but who
has been dropped from the rolls for cause
mot criminal, entitled to wear the GAR.
buttonf-T. w. D., Waukeegan, Ill.
LII man is, for any reason, excluded
from the membership of an Order he is no
longer entitled TO wear its badge or
insignia. and his doing SO is a false pre-
tense. and in many States criminal.-
Editor National Tribuns.2
The National tribune., 1899-03-23

Thousands of men will welcome the news that
most successful remedy has been found which
debility, failing manhood. lack of vi2or. relieve
them of all the doubt and uncertainty which
such men are peculiarly liable to- and restore
the organs to natural strength and vigor of
youth. As IL costs nothing to get this wonder
ful formula 1t would seem that any man. suffer-
ing from any form OF nervous debility, ought
to be deeply interested in such u remedy, with
out which they continue to live an existence of
untold misery. The remedy in question was
the result of many years research as to what
combination of medicines would be most effect
i've in restoring to men the strength they need.
The National tribune., 1899-03-23
Going Slow with Jim.

"And you have made Jim Jackson a
Deacon in your church?" Yes, sab. Dat
is, he's hrevet Deacon. sah." And what's
n brevet Deacon, George?" 4" He's Deacon
dat don't handle no money, sah."
The National tribune., 1899-03-23

Gen. Paine was always kind and con-
siderate toward the private soldier who
sought honestly to perform his duty, but for
anything which sayored of sbirking, or for
- the - rebels" as he termed them, he
had little mercy. Nor would he accept any
ordinary excuse for delay over duty.
On one occasion, about a. M, an Orderly
appeared at the scouts camp and notified the
Sergeant that, with 90 men, he was wanted
at Headquarters at once with considerable
emphasis on the last words). The detail was
hastened, and the Sergeant went down in
advance, in order TO have his orders and be
ready to move out when the party arrived.
Going into the Office, he was asked: "What
luck, Sergeant?"
al have not been out, General; am re-
porting for orders"
why the II Why didn't you start
last night2"
81 had no orders. only heard that /
was wanted few minutes ago."
The General stepped across the hall into
the room occupied by the staff, and there
was music in the air for minute; then
having, as the boys said, blown off steam
he came back and gave his orders. From .
secret service man at Franklin, KY, he had
received notice that a lot of contraband
goods were being shipped to Nashville, con-
cealed in barrels of -four and that the wagon
containing them would cross the road leading
from Gaiiatin to Springfield, Robertson
County, at a point about l6 miles from the
former place, and he had wanted it inter.
cepted there. He said:
81 wanted you to start last night, and you
will probably be too late, now; but go and
try it."
A minute later the squad was on the
march. When the indicated point was
reached, it was found that the wagon had
passed several hours before-in fact before
the day had fairly dawned, and as stern
chase is usually a long one, all possible
speed must be made or it would not be over
taken; but an hour and 90 minutes later,
IA miles on the road to Nashville, it was
The National tribune., 1899-03-23
Deaths in a Penn.ylvani. Post.

Post 50, of Lewisburg. Pa, has lost by
death the following comrades. Thomas
S. Snead, Oiler, U. S. S. lIonsides; j. II.
Loomis, Chaplain, Sd Pa; FL. GossleI. Co.
c, l6lst N. y. }. F. Beale, Second Lieu
tenant. 5lst Pa: T. G. Evans, Quarter
master, 2Sth Pa, -.
The National tribune., 1899-03-23
Rich Booty in China.

China is the richest field in the world yet
open to foreign conquest. The empire is
made up of Is Provinces, as follows:
The National tribune., 1899-03-23

Send your name and address to DR.. L. ". Knapp,
Loo Hull Building Detroit, Mich, stating that
you are not writing out Of idle curiosity. but
wish to make use of the prescription by giving
the remedy trial. will be answered promptly
and without evidence as to where information
came from.
The Drs. object of distributing this informa-
tion free Is TO make men better acquainted with
the remedies that exert an influence upon de-
bilitated nerves and wasted viRor. Each differ.
emf drug is thoroughly explained and the suf
ferer will thus know what he should use in his
suits. Write to-day. There Is no doubt about
the offer being genuine.
The National tribune., 1899-03-23

Shirt waists this year are very much like
last years, the fullness of the fronts is some-
times tucked to a short yoke. and sometimes
a group of fine tucks is run across the full
ness of the front. The yoke of the back is
often made with two points instead of one.