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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23
TEACHING A WOMAN.

Three young men happened to drop
into the married mans house not long
ago. and the married mans delightful
young wife thought that n game of cards
would be about right to fill in the even
ing. The usual question. "What will
we play?" was gone over aud thrashed
until one of the married mans pals
taid, whats the matter with draw"
Draw? What's that?' asked his
friends wife.
why, poker" he replied.
"Oh, surely, poker" she said. II didn't
know you called it draw, though. Why
do you call it draw"
Usual explanation here.
I've always been perfectly crazy 70
learn how to play poker" she said then.
You're going to learn right now,"
said her husbands, chum. Got any
moneyW
"Um--yes," she replied femininely.
"but I'd have to go up stairs to get it.
Anyhow, Jack will lend me enough to
start on. won't you. JackT
Her husband nodded, and then they
went ahead. after all three of the men
had got themselves rather hoarse in
explaining to her just how to handle
her hands. WHAT they We're worth. what
blufiing meant, what not to do II she
only had eight high, and so on.
1t was to be, 8 cent ante, 10 cent
limit. The married man accepted the
dismal job Of banker. and all four bought
dollars worth, of s cent chips. The
chips were parlor matches.
The banker had the first deal. his wife
who sat to his left. anteing. All three
of the men seemed to have caught some
thing. for they all staid. The man who
had suggested the game sat next to the
Young married :ssxaman, and he took two
cards.,6 The otherStwo men took three
cards each. The Y.=,M. w, didn't want
any. They all looked hard at her wher
she stood pat. and she smiled back al
them triumphantly.
pretty early to begin blufing,' they
all said to her, but she only continued
smiling at them. The young man who
had drawn only two cards went the
limit. The other two men appeared tC
have flied, for they both raised the
limit. The Y. NJ w. came back at al
three of them and raised them the limit
Then they all put down their cards and
expostulated with her.
"You're making break" they said
to her. you don't know what you're
doing. Stop bluffing. You don't have
to bluff all the time. you know. Only
when you've got something to bluff or
You understand? We don't want to
put you in the poorhouse. Better come
off the perch and lay down your hand
Wen let you reconsider"
"You needn't waste your sympathy on
me. any of you." she told them. 81
know just what I've got"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23
FOR THE
FARMER.
.......''....'....'..........'.....,.....' -.

The perennial conflict between cattle
md sheep interests on the range bobs
up again. says The National Stock
man. There has been more or less
friction for years as the sheep indus.
try has Increased, the difficulties be-
Ing partially settled BY an understand
ing as to their range boundaries. But
this is period of expansion for both
cattle and sheep, and their interests
again clash. The result is sure to be
a Fastening of the process that has
been going on for years-the taking up
and fencing Of the range country. Lo-
cations that command d good grazing
country. either by natural situation
and fence combined or by either of
them, are In demand nowadays The
modern ranchman Is more than an oc-
cupler Of the land. He must own much
of 1t. enough to give him control Of the
grazing territory that is beyond the
boundaries Of his ownership. He is
also more than grazler of stock. He
is becoming farmer, n haymaker and
lay feeder as well. The modern ranch
industry is great improvement over
the old in many ways and notably in
its more settled and permanent char
ncter.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23

A city man who invested In a farm
reports that he has had the greatest
difficulty In getting things done accord
ing to Instructions, says The National
Stockman. His men seemed to think
that they knew more about running
the place than he did and persisted In
dlsregarding orlers. He finally stated
that. lnasmuch as he was paying for
any damage that might result from his
orders. he proposed to have them car
ried out and discharged such men as
would not do their work satisfactorily.
Some Of these very men were later en-
ployed In his factory and never ques-
toned the instructions Of their fore
men or employers. It seems strange
to him that there should be such a DIFF
ference between the same laborers on
the farm and In the factory.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23

And those three great, strapping. hulk
ing mon promptly proceeded to be scared
to death and laid down their hands TO a
little woman who doesn't weigh moro
thnn 100 pounds. She raked in the pot
with n thoughtful smile.
Now, you don't have TO show what
you had In your hand unless you're called
by somebody" said one OF her husbands
pals. "but just out Of curiosity let's see
what you've got. will you, please,
ma'amY
I've got a--whnt did you call it?-a
full house." she said VIGOROUSLY. and she
showed up three clubs and pair Of
spades. The three men looked at each
other in u disguised kind of way.
Then they oil three elaborately ex-
| planned again TO her the values of the
hands. and the game was resumed.
She dealt the hand herself. Her hus.
band and her husbands friend staid. and
she looked obviously at her hand for
long while. until all three of them began
to drum on the table.
Don't hurry me-" she said. II want
to think"
She thought for some time longer. and
then she passed her hand over her fore
head despairingly and said:
| Ncii' IL u ouiy costs y cents, guess
l can risk it."
men noticed that she only took one her
self.
| Then the betting began again. When
it got up to her. she raised it the limit
again. They all dropped their cards and
gazed at her again.
"Did you catch the other card and fill
that fush?' they inquired of her In a
breath.
TIN not going to tell you, SO there,
now" she replied. How could bluff II
told yop?"
| Then they all naturally concluded that
she hadn't filled her four flush. and they
watched for her to drop out when the
betting was UP to her again. She didn't
drop. They had all three raised each
other the limit. She raised the three Of
them the limit.
my dear" said her husband to her
then. you may know how to make
tides and doilies and things. but as q
| pokerist you've got some shortcomings
| Can't you see that we all know now
that you're blufIing-that you didn't fil
your four tlush-that you practically told
US SO? All you've got to do--and wei
all give you chance. won't we. fellows
is to just lay down your hand and lei
us three fight it out. Then you'll only
lose what you've got in the pot now
| See?"
You play your own game" she sale
decisve!y. 81 know what I've got"
Thus she alicnated sympathy from
herself, and the three men went on bet
ting. She stood every raise and came
back at them each time.
Her husband did the first calling. and
then they all laid down their cards for
look. The young married woman
spread out her four queens and raked in
the pot.
The game went on thus for an hour
or so. and at the finish she had all the
money in the crowd. and the husband s
two friends accepted the loan of nickel
each for car fare home. They both sol
emnly declared that they were going to
make for the nearest police station TO
have the house pulled" for carrying on
professional gambling. with the Y. NJ.
w. as chief ofender.-W Washington Star.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23


, clan, ito every age. 1t has all the fas-
cination of billiards, with the added
glories of the open air. 1t is cheap and
engrossng. The simplicity of the game
to drive the ball toward its goal and to
place 1t accurately on the green, when
1t is deftly propelled into the hole-alone
makes 1t simple for the child and game
of skill for the adept. Why. one thinks
of nothing else while on the links! And
then. the constant exercise
"Exercise!" said Bobby. "There amt
any exercise in golfr'
Excuse me" said the young doctor,
"but thought you didn't know anything
about the gamer"
"1 didn't this morning" said Bobby.
'But know all about it now"
you do?' inquired DR.. Simmons
with satirical smile. "You must have
made very rapid progress"
eyes, did," answered Bobby very
coolly. 81 thought it was time found
out what You two cranks were up to-
and so ! went over to the links this
morning"
Here Gwendolen began to look uneasy
Bobby. dear" she said, ''you mustn't
talk so much at the table"
Dut DpDbN tkiiOIcu utT. LES, ut
went on, 81 thought I'd like. to know
something about the old game. so I've
been talking to your caddie."
ITO Benny Jones?" asked DR.. Sim.
mons, frowning at Bobby.
Yes said Bobby gleefully, "and he
, explained the whole game to me-"
Mother" exclaimed Gwendolen
won't you ring for the coffee? 1t seems
very warm in here"
was surprised to see that both Gwen
! dolen and Dr. Simmons seemed disin-
| clined TO pursue the subject of Bobbys
rapid requirement OF golf. For my part.
II seemed immensely amusing. and l en-
deavored to lead him on. He was only
too ready.
"Come. Bobby" L said encouragingly,
"lct MS hear Benny Jones account of the
game"
Well" snid Bobby, 'here's what he
slys Benny. 'Yesy says l. Yes says
h.. There's golf golf and there's dude
u Oh says l, and which kind does
W.. Simmons play? 'Oh, he plays dude
-p!f.' says Benny"
Father" Gwendclen exclaimed has.
iile,''I do hone''--
N"uSeuSe. Suiu, iauSnlue. Let :
hear the caddie's' side of it. You and
the doctor have held the field long
enough. Go ahead, Bobby"
1 To my surprise, DR.. Simmons nnd
Gwendolen seemed really annoyed, but
was resolved not to mind their silly sen
sitiveness.
And Bobby went on,
What's dude golfY asked Benny
And Benny, he says: why, you get youi
best girl. and you holds her hand to
show her how to put, and you comes
to n nice shady place, and you sits
down and talks for two hours while the
caddie whistles and his feet get asleep,
| and -
But saw that had made an NV
| full mistake. Luckily we had finished
our coffee. and at this moment my wife
rose hastily, and in moment Bobby and
| We're left alone.
With mastery skill l suppressed tn.
rest of Bobbys story and turned the
conversation to his last school report
which soon r>pressed any tendency to
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23

The agricultural experiment station
of the University Of Nebraska has ex-
pcrimented extensively In sugar beet
culture In that state this past year.
Here are some of the chief results
of these experiments:
No advantage was derived this year
from the use of large seed" or "heavy
seed"
The most satisfactory method of
planting was In rows Is inches apart
and thinning out the beets to eight
inches in the row as compared with
rows 30 inches apart with beets four
inches apnrt and also as compared
with hills IS by 8 inches apart.
Shallow cultivation and hoeing are
preferable to deep cultivation and hoe.
ing. Sugar is not "hoed into the beet"
In this region.
A slightly increased yield Of beets
was produced by the use of CONNER
cial fertilizers, but no Improvement In
sugar content and purity.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23
Winter In the South.

The season approaches when ones
thoughts turn toward place where
the Inconvenience of q Northern
winter may be escaped. No section
of this country offers such ideal
spots as the Gulf Coast on the line of
the Louisville & Nashville railroad
between Mobile and New Orleans.
1t possesses a mild climate, pure air,
even temperature and facilities for
hunting and fishing enjoyed by no
other section. Accommodations for
visitors are first-class, and can be Sc
cured at moderate prices. The l.. g.
N, II. r. is the only line by which 1t
can be reached in through cars from
Northern cities. Through car sched-
ules TO all points in Florida by this
line are also perfect. Write for
folders, etc., to jackson Smith, D P.
A., Cincinnati, 0.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23

F. D. Coburn, secretary of the Kan
sas state board of agriculture, has a
plthy way OF thinking and talking
In short letter to The Farmers Ad-
vocate he puts into two paragraphs a
complete epitome Of history. This Is
what he says: "Hltchlng the plow
ahead Of the COW has strewn the west
ern pralrles with wrecks. Where the
cow is worked In front prosperity fol-
lows The man with the COW Is q mis-
sionary and philanthropist. He should
lead fte procession"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23

A Missouri young man. G. Gross Of
Morgan county. says an exchange, has
built up large business in tame quail.
which lie claims are more easily raised
than chickens and far more profitable.
selling alive at 81 per dozen for meat
or when tame at So per pair as pets.
The eggs hatch well either under quail
or common hens. The care and food
hre much like those for chickens. and
the birds prove very hardy and free
from disease. The coops ure only a
foot high. covered over the top, and are
movable.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23

1t is not generally known, says Pop
ular Science, that In many parts Of
the world clay is eaten on bread as a
substitute for butter. This Is termed
''stone butter" and is used In many
parts Of Germany. In northern parts
Of Sweden earth is often baked In
bread and Is sold in the public mar
kets on the Italian peninsula as we'll
as on the island Of Sardinia. In Persia
certain kinds Of soil were used In the
manufacture Of confectionery, and It Is
probably from the Persians that con-
fectioners In western Europe learned
TO use terra alba for the same purpose
In Nubia and other tropical countries
It is used as medicine as well as a
food. This practice probably had Its
origin In the knowledge that all earths
have some kind Of flavor and take the
place of salt. n necessary Ingredient In
all kinds of food.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23
white Grub. and w,reworm.,

Professor f.. NJ. Webster Of the Ohio
station recommends fall and winter
plowing for preventing the rnvages Of
white grubs and wireworms next yenr.
see
line white grub, he says, is the young
Of the June bug. the creature feeding
three successive seasons before assum-
ing the adult form. In this the grubs
are either thrown from their winter
quarters In the ground by the action Of
continued freezing and thawlng or are
exposed to the more direct effects Of
rain and frost and thus killed by the
winter weather.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23
Christmas and New Year Holiday Exour.
sions-very Low Rates Via the Balti-
more 6 Ohio Railroad.

On Dec. 23, "a, %, 80 and 81, 1899,
and Jan. /, 1900, the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad will sell excursion
tickets between all stations west of
Pittsburg at one and one-third fare
for the round trip; going journey to
be commenced on date OF sale. Re
turn limit, leaving destination to
and including Jan. 2, 1900.
For further information call on or
address O. d. Honodle, ticket agent,
Union depot.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23
Notice Of Appointment.

Estate of Eliza Mccolgan. deceased.
The undersigned has been appointed by
the Probate court OF summit county, Ohio,
as executor OF the estate OF Eliza Nc.
to sal d estate are requested to make im-
mediate payment and all persons having
claims against said estate are requested to
ID. A. McCOLGAN.
Dated this 10Th day Of neo. A. d. 1900.
Dec. 10. %. a,r
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23

IT don't believe professors know 50
very much" said Mamie.
why, how can sou talk so2' rejoined
Maud
''Well, don't see why Mr., Fulpntc
should have seemed SO surprised and puz-
z,ed when l asked him how TO say
.rubbernsck' In Observation-Disclosures
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23
Winter Tourist Tickets

Now on sale via O., A. 4 G. Ry. to
the south and southwest. For tick
cts and full information see @. ID.
Honodle. railroad and steamshlp
agent, Union depot.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23

When the co1di-
tioDs are right tlIe
ug hit leap Of a
Chamois may start
an avalanche witch
will bury a villhge
alive. 1t takes but
a little thing when
the conditions are
right to PROSTATE a
healthy looki ing
man. Hastily eaten
meals. i'll dipested
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23
A Resolution
OF the Council of Akron, Ohio, to
construct main trunk sewer in
sewer districts Nos. l, 6, 8 and ., in
the city of Akron, Ohio.


Be 1t resolved by the council OF the city of
Akron, Ohio, two-thiyds of all the members
elected thereto concutring, that II is neces-
snry and the said council hereby declares
its intention to construct main trunk
sewes In sewer districts Nos. !, G, S and ., in
the city OF Akron, and which said main
trunk sewer is provided for In plan of
sewerage and drainage. duly adopted by
the council of said city, as follows, towit
A main trunk sewer beginning Mt lock 8,
of the Ohio canal, in the city of Akron,
Ohio, thence southerly in and along the
thence across Seiberling lots to Center
street; thence In and along Garden street to
the south limo OF Exchange street; thence
In and along public and private properly to
the towing path OF the Ohio canal along
upper basin; thence along the towing path
OF the Ohio canal to Thornton street.
That said sewer shall be constructed in
accordance with the plans and profles re-
lating to the same on file in the office
OF the city civil engineer. The council find
located In sewer districts Nos. !, 0, and O..
will be benefited by the construction of
said main sewer;it that so much of the cost
OF constructing ordinary sewers and drains
for the accommodation Of abutting property
shall be assessed upon NIL the taxable, real
and personal propertyin said sewer districts
Nos. l, Q, s and o, in the manner provided by
law, and that the estimated cost of local
sewerage where said main sewer shall pro-
vide local sewerage for lots and lands
assessed upon such lots and lands, as in the
opinion of the assessing board, they Will
be benefited thereby
Adopted Dec. IL, 1890.
Chas. Il. Isbell, E.P. Sprigle,
city CLERK. Pres. City Council.
Approved by the Board OF city Commits
Dec is 2s AD'' = Clerk.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23

further CONVERSATION on his part. As
soon as possible ! sent Bobby to bed.
Ny interview next day with DR.. Sim
mons was nlso very pleasant. and l have
no doubt that the young couple will be
very happy.-Saturdny Evening Post.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23

food, means body Ill nourislied, nerv.
Gus system on starvation rations and the
blood sluggish and corrupt.
There is no protection against the ava
lanche. There is protection against dis
ease. When the nerves are unstrung,
the mind is irritable, the stomach weak
and distressed alter eating, the brain dull
and stupid, the conditions are ripe for
serious illness. This may be averted and
the system restored to sound health by
the use Of DR.. Picrce's Golden Medical
Discovery. II cleanses the blood,
strengthens the stomach and organs of
digestion and nutrition, nourishes the
nerves, and produces sound and vigorous
health.
A. Carter. OF Yost, Rowan Co., N. c.. ~ was
attacked with malariai fever was In bed nine
days, and then taken with chills. Had this six
was in bed OF aud on for four years. went @ to
the doctors and some Of them said had dys-
pepsia, others said had liver trouble. So paid
sas Snsy and nothing aid me any good Last
Pierce's medicines and used ten bottles, and
now can do as big days work as any man
am 3a years old Inow weigh iso pounds"
The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser has been aptly termed "the
Bible of the Body 1t is sent free on
receipt of stamps to defray expense of
sz.szs,,,.-,-,z,r mailing only.
Es Send 81 one-cent
basss kssA stamps for the
-. paper covered
n. -I1IstfsEz.S. book, or 81
| M SaE ss.5 stamps for the
~ 49, EW- cloth bound :.
A r>x NIX Address, Doctor
S<Nrr5ScsLSN, X. ". Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23
w. r. COLEMAN

Justice OF the Peace and Notary.
2O5 Wooster avenue.
Houses on monthly payments, choice lots
on Wooster av. will be sold at sacrifice,
also greenhouse equipments cheap. A IS
horsepower boiler almost new. / have the
finest allotment in Akron. Lots 60xlI5 from
800 to $500 Come to see me.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23

Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup banishes al once all
forms OF throat diseases, and always
effects permanent cure. This won-
derful remedy has cured thousands
OF sufferers from bronchitis, hoarse-
ness and other bronchial troubles. %
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23

Be 1t resolved by the council of the
City of Akron, Ohio, that Michael
Reilly, Peter Moersch and Carl schoen-
duvc. three disinterested free-holders
OF the corporation, appointed board
for that purpose, be required TO prepare
and report TO this council an estimated
assessment OF the cost and expense of i'm
proving Campbell street, from Coburn
street TO the Ohio canal, upon the lots and
lands and parcels thereof specially benefited
by said Improvement, as set forth In an or
dinance to improve said Campbell street,
passed June ~. 1900.
Said assessment to be In proportion to
the benefits which may result to the lots
and lands and parcels thereof from said
improvement, and limited to the special
benefits to be conferred thereby to each lot
and land and parcel thereof assessed.
Adopted Dec. II, 1891
Chas. II. lsbell E. p Sprigle,
City Clerk. Pres't City Council.
Approved by the Board OF City Commits
sioIiers. Chas. IL. Isboll,
Dec 1878 Clerk.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23

Very low rates to all G, A. & G. and
Penn. lines stations Dec. %, "a, %,
and and 81 and Jan. /. Tickets good
returning until Jan. 2 inclusive.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE OR BxcHANGE-seven aero
truck farm near Akron with good house.
Five lots, North Hill, at sl2D ench. n sold
quick.
New room house nenr pavement and
street cars. "a bargain at sl,i50.
New room house York ST., nearly new,
for 900,
Money to loan at lowest rates Of interest.
q. II. JONES. Tel. sfS.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23

FoGND-A black ulster. owner can have
same by calling at lib Grant st. and paying
for this advertisement. 2l2-2iG
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
If you want a first-class driving
horse, finely mated coach or carriage
team, call at Steiner's Stock Barn,
No. 1850 South Main st. Nothing but
hrst-class horses kept in stock.
n. r. STEINER, Prop, Tel. 1874.
John @. Martin, Mgr. Mch Is, 1900
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23
A Resolution

Directing free-holders to report an
estimated assessment of the cost
and expense of improving Campbell
street, from Coburn street to the
Ohio canal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23
For Sale On Easy Terms.

The most elegant suburban home in Sum-
init county; large house of 0 rooms, hard
wood finish, good cellar, heater, good barn,
six acres Of land. Street cars pass door
This property Is beyond question the finest
property on the market. VIII sell for less
thnn cost Of buildihgs. a bargain.
THOS. l.. CHfLDS, Al orney.
Wash Block.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23
NOTICE.

Will buy all the old horses and mares
that you do not want to keep over winter
4; G. Timmcrman, PIG Furnace ST., Akron,
Ohio. Tel. 325. ls5tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23
MALE HELP WANTED.

WANTED-A dry goods salesman for
spring season to sell the production Of our
mills to the country trade, rs q side line. on
commission. schuylkill Mills, Box ll92.
Philadelphia, Pc. Dec. 10, %
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-23

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