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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22
Round Robin Remedy,

When doctor Of so years practice
encounters new experience 1t must
be worth relating. This is from a ply
slcian on Lafayette avenue who has
fought disease for the period named.
81 saw him get gingerly out of a wag-
on in front of the office. lie then left
the team with his daughter, ignored
the bell and pounded Justify on the
door. l answered in person because l
thought he and my Office girl might
get into an argument, for he looked
just like a man who would insist upon
seeing the doc at once.
"'Doc,' he began without other pre-
llminary, I've been a-takin truck fur,
six months, and blamed if l hain't
worse'n l was at the beginnin.'
What's the matter with your
'Stomach's all out O. whack. Regu-
lar riot down there all the time and
me a-dosin in the remerdy after each
meal and at early bedtime
What are you takingY
"'Here 1t is, doc, and I got lot left
yet My first wife uster buy it in the
bulk cause it came cheaper
"'But this Is for the lungs
"'S'pose don't know that? Course
It's fur the lungs. That's what was
the matter with her. l don't care if it
was fur the liver. It's got ter go to the
stomach first, hain't it? And the stom-
ach and the lungs haln't so burned far
| apart but what helps one helps the
| other and what gifts to one gifts to the
| other .'"-Detroit Free Press.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22

Captain Hans Miron, who lost his
life at his post of duty on the burning
Saale at Hoboken, was fond of telling
of his early introduction to the stern
realities Of his chosen career. He had
but just come on board the schooner
where as cabin boy he was to serve his
apprenticeship to the sea and was still
staring about him with boyish interest
and inquisitiveness when the skipper
approached and ordered him to assist
In washing down the deck.
He put down his bundle and started
awkwardly to do so, when second
order, accompanied by emphatic ex-
pletives, was given him to take off his
shoes and stockings. He was perfectly
willing to oblige, but at home he had
not been permitted to wet his feet.
"No," he answered innocently, with an
engaging smile, 81 should not mind,
but my mother does not allow It."
The skipper was rough old sea dog
who did not appreciate obedience I'M
less 1t was rendered to himself, and his
reply was stunning blow that flung
the boy across the deck. "Eut after
that" Captain Miron would say, with a
great laugh and not n shadow Of re-
sentiment, II knew who was captain of
that schooner. and 1t was not my
mother"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22
sheriocL Holmes, Sr.

''Do You see that man with the dark
mustacheT said shcrlock Holmes, Jr
Eyes. DO you know himT"
81 never saw him before. He Is mar.
ried. He ought to live IN fat. but
doesn't. His wife is afraid of the
hired girl, and he is left handed"
"Mr. Holmes. you are an everlasting
marvel. How can you tell that about II
man you don't know and whom you
never saw beforeY'
Look at the second knuckle on his
left hand. You see, 1t Is badly skinned.
Also there is black mark on his left
cuff. Now let us see what we must
make of this. When left handed man
pokes up the furnace fire, how does he
do it2 BY putting his left hand for
ward, of course. Thus it happened
that it was his left hand which scraped
against the furnace door. The black
ened cuff shows that 1t was furnace
door. Having this foundation to work
upon, the rest Is easy. If he lived in a
fiat, he would have no furnace to look
after, and If his wife were not afraid
of the hired girl they would make the
latter do the poking up. 1t is all very
simple IL ones perceptive faculties are
properly trained. He can't really af-
ford to live in a house. lccause If he
could he would have man to look aft
er the furnace. Therefore he ought to
live in fat"
"But hold on. How do you know the
man is married? He can't be over 80
at the most. Why may it not be posi-
BILE that he lives at home with his wild
owed mother?"
"My dear sir" said Sherlock Holmes,
Jr., 81 am surprised at your lack Of
perspicacity. If he lived at home with
his widowed mother, he would permit
her to tend to the furnace herself
| Chicago Times Herald.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22
An Expelled NJ, P,'s Prayer.

During the first half of the eight
eenth century one of the members for n
southern constituency was expelled
from the house of commons for forgery
and indeed endured the purgatory of
standing in the pillory for day.. He
was man of unctuous piety, and his
career in many respects resembled that
of Jabez Balfour in later days. After
his death the following prayer was
found In his own handwriting among
his papers:
30 Lord, thou knowest that l have
nine houses in the city of London and
that have lately purchased an estate
in fee simple in the county of Essex.
beseech thee to preserve the two coun-
ties of MiddleseX and Essex from fire
and earthquake, and as | have a mort
gage in Herefordshire beg of thee to
have an eye of compassion also on that
county, and for the rest of the counties
thou mayest deal with them as thou art
pleased. Give a prosperous voyage to
the Mermaid, because have not in
sured her, and enable the bank to meet
their bills."-St. James Gazette.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22
Wide Trousers, Narrow Streets.

La Lucha of Havana in a long edi-
torial "giving fits to American visitors
to Cuba generally comes out strong in
defense of Cuban trousers and of the
narrow streets of the Cuban capital. 1t
says:
zone frequently hears Americans
ridicule what they call Cuban trou-
sers, thereby betraying their own Grass
ignorance. For instance, one of the
coolest materials for men to wear is
alpaca. To make close Citing trousers
of II or of any other thin material
would prove disastrous; consequently
in all tropical countries the loose trou-
sers are worn, and persons who visit
Mexico, Central and South America or
India grow rapidly accustomed to
them. Furthermore, the shape affect
ed here so much is the height of fash
ion in France.
again, the statement is frequently
made that the streets of Havana should
be 'widenen and made modern Gross
ignorance is again displayed. All trop-
ical cities are built with narrow streets,
as that is the only way in which pedes-
trians can be given shade during part
of the day. BY stepping out on to the
Prado at p. IN. from Cbispo or Obra-
pia the difference in temperature on
wide and narrow streets may be
noted"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22
storias Of John sherman.


To his aid In his political life John
methodicaf and an un6lnching probity.
He saw to II that the public moneys
were not squandered or used for dis
honest purposes. A claim for 81 1,00O,.
900 was once brought to him for his
signature. 1t had been regularly al.
lowed, but 1t was Illegal, and he re.
fused to sign.
"It has been allowed" insisted the
claimants attorney, "and you must
sign It."
81 will not" repeated Mr.. Sherman
and he did not. He would have resign.
ed, he afterward confided to q friend
had 1t been required Of him sooner that
even seem to sanction fraud. Neither
would he permit irregularities. The
chief of a bureau one day came to him
for an order to pay for some machin.
cry.
HAS 1t been advertised2' asked the
secretary.
NO." said the chief, 'but there are
only two places where 1t can be made
and we are accustomed to get their
bids and contract with the lowest"
But" said the secretary, "the law
says 1t must be advertised"
"At least this may pass, for 1t Is
made, and we need It,"
81 cannot help that. The law says II
must be advertised, and advertised II
must be-" And advertised 1t was at q
very large saving to the government
Saturday Evening Post.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22

pumpkin rinds. One of the foremen
grinned and told me in strict conf
dence that real pumpkin was never
used in pumpkin pies at present ex-
cept possibly In II few remote and very
primitive Nrw England villages. The
substitute was II mixture of sweet po-
tatoes, apples and cheap flour favored
with chemical extract. tasted some
of the stuff ana was satisfied he was
telling me the truth.
Cranberry pie contains only enough
cranDerries to make II showing after
the manner of the oyster In the church
fair stew. The rest is apple jelly col
ored red and fla vorCd. | have forgot
ten the other substitutes employed, but
these will give you a general idea Of
the morality of the business.
"The average output Of the foundry
was one second, or about $4,000 pies
for working day. The manager told
me they We're shipped all over the pie
belt in specially prepared crates"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22

The German law of libel is a curiosi-
ty. An editor recently said in his pa
per that certain gentleman was an
unmannerly boor." in consequence of
which libel action was brought
against the paper. The evidence given
seemed to show that the only fault
with the expression was that 1t was not
strong enough The case was taken
from court to court in the usual way
until 1t reached the highest tribunal.
The final decision was that the editor
would have been perfectly justified If
he had said that the plaintiff had act
ed like an uunlannerly boor," but since
he had said that the plaintiff actually
was an unmaunerly boor" he had
committed libel. In Germany it is IL
belous to call man pig or an ass,
but If you combine the two and call a
man pig ass then there is no libel, be-
cause such an animal does not exist
The favorite combination among Ger
mans is, we believe, pig dog-schweine
hund.-Chambers' Journal.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22
Kitchener Made Her TrembIe.

During the Anglo-Boer war a smart,
bood looking married woman of about
- years of age acted as a Boer spy.
The was married to n Russian civil en-
gineer resident at Johannesburg, and
ut the outbreak of war the slim
Transvaalers sent her over the border
labeled Dangerous" She established
herself at Cape Town and soon man
aged to extract information from i'm
pressionable English officers. y CORE
Epondent who met this clever woman
In Cape Town said
"When Lord Kitchener of Khartum
arrived In Africa, she went to meet
him, for she knew that if she could get
inside his secrets she could learn all
things. She made it her business to
come casually in contact with the
Egyptian sphinx. She ran her eyes
over the tall, gaunt figure the rugged,
ugly face. She looked into the promi-
nent, all seeing eyes and knew at a
glance that she was face to face with a
magnetism stronger than her own, and
nothing would induce her to go near
GUS man in Britain she said. 4 feel
as if l were within the shadow of
death when | am near him. He is Il
man for men to conquer. No woman
can reach him to use him. lie would
read me like an open book in an hour,
and believe he would shoot me as he
would shoot Katllr if he caught me
red handed. l will try all other men
but not that living deaths head. Nc
wonder he conquered in Egypt.
think he would conquer in hades.'"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22
Steam and BnttIeship.

A whole feet in the days of Nelson
could be built and fitted out at little
more than the cost of single ironclad.
The coal expended on single cruise
would pay for the refittfng of his whole
battle line, while the immense shells re-
quired to make any impression on the
modern armor plate cost more than his
whole armament. But the modern line
of battle ship could neither be built,
armed nor fought without the use of
steam, and its evolution may be said to
have commenced with the first applica-
ton of the steam engine to navigation.
London Standard.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22
Fresh water Spring. In M,doeean.

Several fresh water fountains are
known to exist in the gulf Of Mexico,
where vessels have frequently filed
their casks with ice cold sweet water
that comes up like a geyser in the
midst of the salt water. The fresh
water springs, as the sailors call them,
have been known In the gulf for 200
or 300 years. They were discovered by
early voyagers and were the salvation
of many a mariner whose supply of
fresh water ran short while he was
becalmed in the doldrums. Some of
the fresh water springs are marked
upon the charts, but there Is 80 little
need of them nowadays by the steam
ers on the gulf and the sailing fleet ls
SO small that no attention is paid to
them, and they have passed out of the
knowledge Of the younger skipper
Chicago Record.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22
A Bishops RetOrt,

At dinner party young man was
once talking rather foolishly about
Darwin and his books, and he said to
the bishop of Winchester CWilberforce),
"My lord, have you read Darwin's last
book on the Descent of ManT" Eyes,
l have" said the bishop, whereupon
the young man continued: "What nom
sense it is talking of our being de-
scended from apes! Besides, | can't
see the use of such stuff. can't see
what difference it would make to me If
my grandfather was an ape"
NO" the bishop replied; 81 don't see
that it woald, But it must have made
an amazing difference to your grand
mother!'
The young man had no more to say.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22

Mr.. W. II. Haskins, presi lent OF
the United Mine Workers Associ-
alton OF Ohio, Is being urged by his
friends for third term In that po-
sition. Mr.. Haskins has certainly
made a most efficient officer aud is
owed Ivy the men of his association.
We hope he will be prevailed upon
to accept the further occupancy Of
the trust imposed In him.
The High School literary cxer-
cises for the month of November,
will be held on Wednesday Nov.
28th commencing at 1:l5 p. M.
Judge o. w. II. Wright will talk
to the students on Robert Louis
Stevenson and his writings. This
will be the first of a series Of talks
to the students, that the Supt. will
endeavor to arrange for.
Extra Heavy, mless
Black Hose for children,
5 to 8, 10 cts, for children,
81 to 9h, 12h cts. Ladies
Fleeced Hose. 10 cts,
STEERS & co.
The Board of Trade had u meet.
ing Menday evening and formerly
offered the Snider & Miller Lum.
ber Co., to parchase for them two
lots for yard purposes, adjoining
their plant. This is one of the
coming enterprises of our city, and
though Mr.. Snider stated that they
did not ask any donation from our
people, yet the board feel that it is
due this company.
To remove troublesome corn or
bunion: First soak the corn or bun
ion in warm water to soften it, thu n
pare it down as closely as possible
without drawing blood and apply
Chdmberlain's Pain Balm twice
daily; rubbing vigorously for five
minutes at each application. A
corn plaster should be worn for a
few days, to protect it from the shoe.
AS general liniment for sprains,
bruises, lameness and rheumatism,
Pain Balm is unequaled. For sale
by F. 8. Case.
"The mems supper" at the Pres.
hyterian church last Thursday
night was social and financial
success. Among the interesting
sights was Judge Wright and John
White waiting on the table. All
admit that they and all the walters
were very successful. No one was
more busy than Prof. Pierpont, Mr.
Martin the artist and Lehman and
Rochester the merchants. The
music was very enjoyable and all
insist that Burberry the baker is
an excellent hand in cooking
oysters.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22
Ackers-Stiers.

The marriage of Miss Amelia,
only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
N. Stiers, to DR.. Frank Ackers,
took place at the home of the bride
yesterday at IL o'clock A. M. None
but the immediate relatives of con.
tracing parties, few intimate
friends and the M. e. Choral soci-
ETY. were present, perhaps fifty per-
sons. The home was tastefully
decorated in green and white and
at the fixed hour Miss Margaret
Lutz played the sweet strains Of
Mendelsshon, and the guests all in
place, Groomsman Mr.. Len Stiers,
brother of the bride, and Miss Ruth
Brooke, as Brides Maid took
places in a beautifully decorated
corner, followed by Rev. Sayre and
the bride and groom. The impres.
sive ceremony was delivered, GEM
enting too young lives to soiourn
through this life, bearing each 9th.
ers burdens. But few words and
a few supplications for Gods bless.
ing, and Miss Amelia Stiers be-
came Mrs. DR.. Frank Ackers, and
the latter took unto himself an &C.
complished and beautiful life COM
panion.
At the conclusion OF the cere.
mony all repaired to the dinnine
rooms where was served most
pleasing wedding dinner.
The presents to the bride were
/ rich and most beautiful.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ackers took the
afternoon train north to spend q
few weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w
Moore at Cleveland, Ohio A hap
py crowd Of jolly companions ac
companied the bride and groom tt
the depot, and bid them God speec
with showers OF rice and gooC
wishes, and gorgeous trunk decor
ations,
DIR. Ackers. is the only son of Mr.
and Mrs. Daniel Ackers, and is on,
of the most pro missing young busi
ness men In our city. He has re
Gently graduated in dentistry from
the highest schools in Chicago, ant
returning opened commodicus pal
lors In Logan.
The now Mrs. DIR. Ackers is on,
OF Logan's most accomplishe,
ladies, being a most skilled music
ian, and has presided for severa
years at the organ In the M. 4
Church. Tho young Doctor ant
his happy bride certainly have tn,
blessing and good wishes OF all tn,
community, and personally we con
gratuiate them heartily, and wisl
them much happiness, and as few
clouds to befall them, as are won
to shadow the lives OF nature
most favored.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22

Once when Mrs. Kendall was taking
the role of Galatea in Dublin she had
m amusing experience. Pygmaflon, it
will be remembered, had jealous
wife. During the temporary absence
Of that lady Galatea was about to
throw herself into the arms of Pygma-
lion when an old dame in the audience
cried warningly: Don't do it, darlint!
His wifes just gone out, and shure it'll
be like her to be listenln at the key
hole"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22
Heard Him Sigh.

81 have been sitting on the porch
listening to the signing Of the wind"
she said sentimentally by way of ex-
PLANTATION OF her long absence from the
house.
"Yes; | heard him sigh" promptly
put In the small boy
"Him? WhoT demanded the head
of the household.
"Why, that young fellow you always
said was nothing but wind" answered
the boy. And thus was the secret be-
trayed.--Chicago Post,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22
Our Little Sticks.

Ages ago the Hindoo medicine man"
knew all about disease germs and mi
crobes although he was jeered at by
western scientists because he called
them "little worms" And after all
when we moderns discovered" what
he had known all along we could find
no better name for the new organisms
than bacilli, which, being interpreted,
Ia "little 70.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22

Young Writer Ito editor Of newly es-
tablished journaD-If you find this lit.
tie story available for your columns,
I don't ask any pay for 1t beyond life
subscription to your paper.
Editor-But, great goodness, young
man, you may live for 30 years! ~
Young Writer-Oh, don't mean dur.
Ing my life; during the life of your pa
per, you know!-London Tit-Bits.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22

"Harry, yesterday was our wedding
anniversary, and you never said a
word about It," -.
"Well, my dear, felt 1t in my bones
that 1t was some sort Of big day, but
I couldn't remember what 1t was."-
Indianapolis Journal.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22

He-Bertha, | am going to ask you a
question, question which will have a
lasting effect upon my life as you an
swer it. Bertha, dear, will you be a
sister to me?
She-Charley, | can't do that, but
will be your wife. Boston Transcript.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22

IN SOCIETY.
Handkerchief Shower.

"The whole
Earth Is found, and Dir and sea,
Not too wide for thee and me.
Not too wide, and yet thy face
Gives the meaning of all space,
And thine eyes, with starbeams fraught,
Hold the measure OF all thought"
-Ingelow.
"All the world loves a lover" and
delights TO demonstrate its interest
in "thee and me-"
Mrs. Frank Mckay entertained
last Friday evening, In honor OF
Miss Amelia Stiers, and ia con-
junction with the twenty guests OF
the evening gave Miss Stiers a
handkerchief shower.
In the parlor there was music
and Informal entertainment until
Miss Pierce began the suggestive
strains of the Mendelssohn wed
ding march, and, while some had
rrevi ,usly walked to its harmonic
time, and one would soon do so, and
others would like to, the entire
party filed up in a fair procession
of mock brides and grooms and
marched to the library, where M iss
Stiers was soon enscnnced in the
bay window. Then they futtered
dcwn upon her, little tokens OF kind
interest and love of these friends
for her. When they fell Miss
Deissle recited hit of verse for
the kerchiefs, the guests and the
showered maid.
Only a simple kerchief, bit OF lawn and lace
Dainty and soft, the fabric, nt for q fair
brides face;
Fit for her tears, If bride could have woes
Ifperchance a cold then fit for-who knows?
Then, as to her teeth, should a dentist ere
make them bleed,
Here is lace, linen, or lawn, any kerch'ei
she'll need.
young girl once played for n choir;
But her tastes got CHER and higher,
She did not deny II, she always was frank"
On each Sunday night, If you'd spy her,
You'd see young man walking by her;
She could not deny. she'd nothing to back
her.
She always was ''rrank,"--
But soon will be Acker.
Stretched out toward the future,
In the years that draw nigh,
May the path, you will travel,
In pleasant waysl lie,
Though clouds must still gather.
| Yet the sun must still shine;
And in joy or in sadness,
In sorrow or gladness,
May you walk, hand in hand,
With that sweetheart OF thine.
Supper was served in the dining
room, and the long table was artis.
Tie and glittering with chrysanthe
nuns, silver and glass. The sup.
per VAS In cOurs ~, and suggestive
Of u banquet in its extent and
service.
The rest of the evening was
spent in music and mild dancing
and the party was over, leaving its
memories of most gracious hos.
tess, and charming bride to be.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-11-22
When you want a Jacket
Cape or Child's garment,
call at
STEERS & co.

Mr. and Mrs. r. E. l.. Cresap will
lave today for their home In PEN
sacola, Fla, after AN extended Wis.,
It with Mr.. Cresap's mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Cresap. and .other rela-
tive1.
The Hooking County farmers in
stitute will be held on Friday and
Saturday Dec 21st and 22nd. The
state speakers are G. g. Williams
of Gustavus, 1rumbel Co., o, and
A. l.. White Of Norwich, Muskin-
gum Co., o.
"The twelve apostles" will be
DR.. Harley j. Stewards Sunday
morning subject at the Presbyter.
ian church. Att P. M. he will
speak on "Dethron,ng by enthron-
ing" Come to the young peoples
meeting at G p. m.
A letter from Emerson Poston,
our erstwhile High School boy,
gives a glowing picture Of Ann
Arbor college life. He is working
for the degree B. 8. Phi. giving a
bit Of attention TO football and
typical college sports.
When you feel that life is hardly
worth the candle take q dose OF
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They will cleanse your
stomach, tone up your liver and
regulate your bowels making you
feel like new man. For sale by F.
s. Case.
Miss Alma Mccarthy, who has
been Ill In Columbus the past two
months, was able to resume her
teaching Monday. She is gladly
welcomed back to her town and
her work, with good wishes for q
strong body for her fresh and will
ing spirit.
Mrs. Delilah Dunn of Wakefield
Kansas will spend the winter with
relatives in and around town. Hel
brother Mr.. Solomon Harsh ant
sister Mrs. Biehaut are rssiden
representatives of one Of our earli
est families In the settlement o
Southern Ohio.
At the Saturday market will b.
found on next Saturday Nov. Gath
home made mlnce meat, frui
cake, pies. doughnuts, soup, ant
everything. found at the market
Second ward ladies' in charge
Please give us call and we viii
try to'pleass you.
A 100 piece set o.
Haviland China, beautiful
Decorations for $22. 90
STEERS 3 co,