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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-14
The Professors Escaped Bacteria.

Ehe PrOfessOr's Gscapeu sacterlns
He was apparently an old man.. wore
large spectacles and carried a small
satcbel Across the satchel was label
ed, Professor Redd, Chicago" He en-
tered the waiting room of suburban
station and deposited the satchel care
Iessly near the ice. cooler Suddenly
those near saw the satchel fall ana
heard the sharp tinkle of breaking
glass. The old man picked up the glass
bnd muttered eXclamatlons Of distress.
ITO think brought them all the way
from Brazil" he said.
"What We're they?" inquired some
one in the sympathetic crowd.
"Germs!
"What?"
Bacteria of a strange Brazilian fe-
ver."
"Quick, man! Crush them with your
footv'
81 can't, sir. They are now floating
| around in the air"
There was a moment of horror. Then
there was rush, and little later the
old man was the only occupant Of the
waiting room. A window was raised
from the outside.
"Just let them out easy, Pete" eau
| toned voice.
And the bogus professor obeyed.
Satchels, grips and cases went through
the window After he had finished col
iecting the professor followed the
booty. His false beard fell back in the
room. but he did not attempt to reclaim
| 1t. The arrival Of their train prompted
those outside to venture In for their
baggage. 1t had vanished, and the
black beard told the tale. - Chicago
| News.
| A successful Stratngcm.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-14

In Tartary onions, leeks and garlic
are regarded as perfumes. A Tartar
lady will make herself agreeable by
rubbing piece of freshly cut onion on
her hands and over her countenance.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-14

that was emphatic enough for any
man.
Tess-It certainly should be for any
one who knows that two negatives
make a positiye.-P Philadelphia Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-14

Tess--Oh, ! like him well enough, but
It's so hard to make him understand
anything. Last night he asked me
several times for kiss, and said,
"No. no" each time.
Jess-My goodness l should think
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-14
where Change. Are Rapid.

where Changes Are Rapid.
The South African stretched himself,
yawned ana sat up.
"Well how goes the governmentT'
asked the visitor who had Just entered
"How do l know" was the answer,
ing question. "I've been asleep for
oyel an hour."-Chicago Post.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-14
Feminine Thrift.

He-Have you done as asked, Elsie,
and saved some money this month?
She-Oh, yes. spoke to the grocer
and asked him not to send in his bill
till next month.-Fl'egepie Rlatter.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-14
Misnpprehenston.

A small boy the other day heard the
couplet of hymn which runs thus:
And satan trembles when he sees
The meekest saint upon his khees-
His pity was all for satan. why
does satan let the saint sit upon his
knees If 1t makes him trembleT-
Rochester Post. Express.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-14

More than 1000 kinds of rubber
,hoes nre made in the United States.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-14
No Puzzle to the NJ. ID.
Wilton--Do you know, Pm in guam

nary.
Tilton-Well, what is it?
Wilton-Dr. Bloss gave me some stuff
for my appetite, and 1t was SO effectual
that it costs me nearly twice as much
to live as before. What puzzles me Is
whether ought to pay the doctor or he
ought to pay me something.-Boston
Transcript.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-14
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| T iitzz i . {. .

This is the most fascinating and
beautiful play, with the sweetest
music, which has ever appeared be-
fore an Akron audience.
Prices $l.O0, 75c, SOC, 35c, 25c
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
HIRED-HELP PROBLEM.
It's Solution Puzzles Western Farmers
as Well HOuselxeepers
in the Large Cities.

1t is the hired-help problem that
have not yet been able to solve. have
to pay good prices. Day hands have
commanded $3.50 a day right along
this summer, and it is mostly unrelia-
BILE help at that. So if desire to reap
any profits on their labor at ordi-
nary prices of produce / have to look
after them pretty closely, and if pos
sible work with them right along. /
contracted to have my corn cut at
$3.50 an acre rather than pay $3.50
day The corn was heavy, but the
man cut five acres in about 31a days.
At day wages it would have taken him
five or six days to cut that number
of acres. Years ago, l remember,
when we had hands grading and bind
ing grain or digging potatoes, the
practice was to race" it; that is, to
see who could cut or bind his swath
or dig his row of potatoes the quick
est. 1t kept everyone on the move,
and the work progressed at a good
rate. The employer never had reason
to find fault with his men for idling
or Sinking. Every hand was ready
to give his best service, and the "rac-
ing" feature seemed to be a great
stimulus; indeed, rather an enjoy
ment. But times seem to have
changed. Many of the helpers of the
present day work only for what they
can get out of the job.-Farm and
Fireside.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

sobered down and presented their case
TO Mr.. Lincoln. who promised to issue
the order they wanted.
''At another time i was with him
when Secretary Stanton came over
from the war department with the
news of gerat victory, and the presi-
dent was so pleased that he jumped
around the room with his bare feet.
like a boy. l never had much to do
with johnson, and never treated him
but once that / remember of, when he
came TO the office. Grant had very good
feet. They were quite small for man
of his build, and he had little trouble
with them. / do no remember having
treated him more than three or four
times while he was president, all
though after he went out of office he
came down here on several occasions.
He was visiting Gen. Beale. / believe
it was after his trip around the world.
Hayes sent for me once, but Garfield
was a regular customer all the while
he was in congress, and after he be-
came president / suppose / have his
name 20 or 30 times on my books. He
was always troubled with corns. The
day before he was assassinated, a coll
ored man, in footman's livery, came
into my office and asked if ! could treat
Gen. Garfield at once, as he was to leave
town the next day. / had patient in
the chair, but he kindly consented to
give way for the president, who then
came up, and was here for half an hour.
Arthur never had any trouble with his
feet-he always was very careful about
his shoes-but l was sent for several
times while he was president to treat
members of his family or guests"
SMITH d. FRY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
AMERICAN NATIONAL GALLERY
Plan Under Way Fayoring the Estab-
lishment of Such an Institution
in This Country.

Francis Howard, the American art
list and portrait painter, has come to
New York from Paris TO begin action
looking toward The founding of an
American National Gallery of Art.
I'VE have only local gatherings here,'
said Mr.. Howard. while other nations
have national galleries. / have con-
ferred with Whistler. Sargent, John
Alexander and Melchers. They are
perfectly in accord with the project.
As the first step | got up circular
which was sent to artists. As a sec
ond step two committees. one of
prominent artists and one of laymen.
are to be appointed to formulate just
what is wanted to decide upon a city
in which to build the gallery. The
committee viii apply to the govern
ment for Endorsement Of the plan.
Already a city has been under
consideration. and other places which
are being considered are New YorJr
and Chicago. Washington is also
favorably thought of.
"There is a disposition on the part
of the wealthy Americans to SUBJ
scribe. but I am not at liberty to give
their names.
"The expense has not been figured
out. but | have no doubt that 50 5oO,-
900 viii have TO be subscribed before
there is any serious beginning. This
amount will enable us 10 secure a
good nany masters"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

never. If you think owe you any
thing. you must prove it, But after an
noying Mr.. Clay for awhile, the young
man paid the bill.
There is an old chiropodist here who
looked after Henry Clay's feet, and who
has similarly attended many distin-
guished men. He says: Henry Clay's
feet were large, and he often had
trouble with bunions. Nearly all great
men have been troubled with corns.
Il have looked after the feet of every
president, from Pierce TO Mckinley. I
used to have Mckinley for customer
when he was in congress. ! have been
out of business for ten years. ] came
to Washington in Pierce's administra-
ton.
'.Peop.e used TO doctor their own
corns. Several times year / went 10
the white house while Lincoln was
there. Both he and his wife had very
troublesome feet. While was operat-
ing on Lincoln once he admitted del
egation of clergymen who had come to
see him about extending the work Of
the Christian commission in the army.
They were very much astonished when
they were shown into the room where
he sat on table with his bare feet
upon chair, and | do not know of
any other president who would have re-
ceived so dignified delegation under
similar circumstances, but his time was
very valuable, and he did not want to
keep them waiting. He told number
of funny stories about his experience
with corns and bunions, and very soon
the doctors of divinity recovered from
their establishment and began TO ex-
change views on the subject. Then they
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
FACTS FOR FARMERS.
1t is easier to start right than to get
Of bovir hoor, .s-,sopor

1t is easier to start right than to get
right after having been wrong.
The smooth side of six-wire fence
makes a very poor shelter for a colt
or calf that should be growing this
winter.
Horse manure, land plaster and road
dust are good absorbents in the cow
stable. They take up the liquid and
also prevent escape of nitrogen.
A dose for skunks which settles them
surely is made by mixing strychnine
with the contents of an egg and placing
it inside the shell. Take care that only
the right animal gets the bait.
Gasoline engines are being used to
quite an extent in Ohio. The cost OF
operating is much less than for steam.
There is less danger than from steam
and no time is wasted in getting up
steam.-T. b. Terry, in Farm and
Home
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

when Aubert was a stranger and
Father Demarest had taken him in,
the very memory of Pierre Demarest
seemed to have died. Gone 30 years.
His audience gathered that he had
first drifted beyond the pale of civil
ization in company with a party of
railroad engineers; that he had been
a guide and hunter in the Rocky
mountains; that he had had some ex-
perience in mining, and that he had
been to Alaska. He talked of In
that made the Aubert boys hearts
burn within them. But he dwelt
with most particularly upon his
Homecoming.
81 think / see my home before
die" he said. II come to Chateau
grand. take my bag and walk down
the road-two miles-to my old home.
No one know me. My father dead,
my mother dead, my brother Selim
say no room for me He not care.
He say he think me dead. Why not
me write so many years? My broth
er Leonard live in Chateau grand. I
go TO him. / walk back al the way
to his house. He have big, good
house. He woman scowl at me-soi
and say: You ole man, you poor,
you come to live on us, you go way
They give me no supper. / take my
bag and think of my frien' ALBERT.
/ go again into the country. l come
to my frien' Aubert's house. He dead,
too, but his son just like him. Glad
to see me fore he knew me. Give me
supper. When he find out who / am,
he seize my hand, he laugh. he cry,
he say: My fathers frien'r l cry,
too. / stay two weeks with him and
his brother on next farm. They very
kind to me. / say: Where your
J brother Jean? He little boy when ]
leave home They say: He in the
states, in Harwichtown, New Hamp-
shire. He work in mills Do well.
Have wife and children / say: 4
go to see him. Spen' Christmas with
him, if he glad to see me- Not see
my brothers any more. They 'fraid
| cost them money. 1 not trouble
them"
Jean ALBERT grasped the old mans
hand.
eve are truly glad to see you" said
he. eve are not so well off as we
were, because we struggle hard to
buy this house. The little children
want the air. My woman like cow
and chickens. My girl here, Della,
want a little room-a parlor-for her
beaux. We work hard all together
for the pay. But we see our friends.
If you'll take what we can give you,
you are kindly welcome. Many times
I've heard my father tell how kind
your father was to him. And the
children here win like to hear some
more about your life"
In the days that followed the fam
| lily made good jeans welcome, anC
both by word and act caused theil
old visitor to feel at home. Their ma
tive French politeness, united with
real kindness of heart, concealed the
inconvenience which his presence
caused them, and in truth, except for
the fact that the family divisor had
already seemed as big as it could
wei be, and that it is always a prob
lem how to put 12 persons to sleep in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
ROM her to him:

X/TTIIIL////Jt' and miles and
I've handled gloves and ties and trash
The girls are all disposed of-any stun
That looks expensive's always good
enough
But you men. who grow humorous at tie
And mock US for the poor cigars we buy
(This wisdom isn't cribbed from out he
pater's-
For my enlightenment, see comic papers)
You know smoking cap would make you
mad:
Please, is there anything you haven't had7
Just mention any trifie you prefer
What is IL that you want for Christmas, sir,
And will bless you with my latest breath,
Elizabeth"
Dear Girl" he wrote.
I'm sorry that you're harassed.
Although you've made me frightfully en-
Each Christmas of my life I've been so
haunted
BY all the awful things haven't wanted,
hardly can believe the tale is true
That I'm at last to have thing, do.
In fact, your letter really seems to say.
You are to dictate, / am to obey.
So poor. rash child, no longer demur;
These are the little trifes prefer;
Imprimus then: Two certain eyes of blue
That tell unbid the hidden thoughts of you;
Second: Your strong, young hands, alert
to lend
Their tender strength to help and hold a
friend
And third: That laugh of yours that rings
as gay
As happy bells upon holiday;
And fourth: Your sweetness. tender
ness and truth,
The glory and the gladness OF your
youth.
Dear little Madam Santa Claus, line
To tell me II this present may be mine.
Oh. child, be generous this Christmas
day,
And your petitioner will ever pray
The right to sign himself, with sweet
intent.
Always your grateful. glad
Recipient
--Theodosia Pickering Garrison. in N. Y.
Life
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20
FAR FROM SATISFYING.
James ID. GatewOOd, Surgeon. De,
cIares the Ration of Navy Is Not
what 1t Should BE.

James ID. Gatewood, a naval sur
geon, has attacked the ration fur
nished enlisted men of the navy. Sur
geon Gatewood is at present assistant
chief in the bureau of medicine and
surgery, but at one time was at
tached to the training ship Lancaster.
He has made this statement in Off
cial form to the department: There
are many reasons why recruit
should be allowed his outfit, for the
lack Of money affects his welfare in
many ways. Not the least of these is
the relation TO the question of food.
mo man long in the navy depends
solely upon the regulation ration.
Whatever may be the scientific re-
lations of the navy ration, it does not
satisfy, and the amount that is util-
lied is not sufficient by itself to pre-
vent the craving for additional food.
Undoubtedly not a little of the
dissatisfaction can be traced to the
fact that the cooks are unskilled as
it has not yet been regarded as es-
sential in the navy to train men for
NHdt iupOl tdht uuty Dut AuCu VI
the discomfort has its source in the
ration itself. 1t does not seem to be
recognized generally in the service
that the ration is much overvalued.
1t seems fair to state that while ii is
issued at value of 30 cents, its ac-
tual cost is now only about IS. As
a result, when a ration is committed,
the money not only secures a neces-
sary additional variety and a better
relation of nutritive substances, but
adds largely to the calorics, thus pro-
ducing distinct gain from scien-
tifc point of view Yet, even with
that increase messes composed of
men long in the service find it neces-
airy to add to the fund secured by the
Communication of 25 per cent. of the
rations. The amount contributed by
each member varies in different
messes from 50 to IS a month"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

llSnt, vanishing dS suuueHly dS no
came.
| shall not try to describe the emo
tions that possessed the ALBERT fam
lily on that never-to-be-fo forgotten
Christmas night and during the sue
ceeding week. The older ones walked
in a dream, doubling whether that
precious piece of paper which was to
set them securely on the plane of in
dependence might not be worthless,
until word came from New York that
it was genuine and Jean might get
50 ,0G0 for it any day. Which he did
2,0CO one-dollar 'rills, and sat mp all
night with his wife counting it over
and trying to realize the magnitude
of his good fortune.
1.-THE fact is. SIR" he said next day
when he went to discharge the mort
gage, my wife and l never saw so
much money before in all our lives,
We wanted to sort of take it in. Sc
we kept it all by lis over night. Put
the rest of it in the bank? Well, nc
sir You see we feel richer to have
, the real money right by us. And
maybe we shall use some of it to fix
up the house. My girl, she set on
having some parlor furniture, and my
wife, she want piazza on the front. u
Kate NJ. Cone, in Springfield Mass
Republican.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

corn plant, and feeds upon its juice.
These little plants, of which there are
vast numbers, branch out in tubular
form when they find spot in the corn
plant that is especially nourishing
Then, inside these tubes, minute bodies
termed spores (seeds) develop, and
finally the spot becomes mass of
these, and then all of the little plants
except the spores wither away. The
dark-colored. loose smut, is mostly
the mass of spores, of which there are
countless numbers.
Smut is generally thought by farm
ers to be injurious to stock, yet but
little satisfactory evidence is at hand
to prove that such is the case, as it is
commonly eaten.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

Fate delights in still contrasting
All that comes to nlortals here;
Some may feast. The rest are fasting.
For each smile there is a tear.
There are shine and holly berry
There is burgers tattered cloak.
There is Christmas when you're merry
And there's Christmas when you're broke-
When the music, softly Playing.
seems less tendsrly TO fan
Than the laughter that comes straying
Through the nursery and the hail.
Who shall think that some poor fellow
On the pavement stands afar,
watching every CLEAN so mellow
Through your window blind a5arf
When all care is shut behind as
And when love dispels each sigh.
Let some gentle thought remind "a
OF the lonely paSser-by.
Life to some. though pleasant, very
Isn't all a gladstone joke
There Is Christmas when you're merry
And there Christmas when you Re broke.
Washington Star
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information for Homeseekers.

Valuable information concerning Lands,
Locations and Climate of Tennessee, Ala
bama and Georgia may be found in ''Infor-
nation for Homeseekers" recently issued by
the Passenger Department of the Nashville,
Chattanooga & st. Louis Railway. 1t gives
detailed information regarding prices paid
for farm products, varieties of soil, climate,
elevation, rainfall, etc. Homeseeker's Elk
cursion tickets to this territory at very low
rates. Fer maps, printed matter and other
information call on nearest ticket agent or
address Briard F. Hill, n. p. A., 1923 Mar
quette Bldg, Chicago, H., j. B. Kilibrew,
Immigration Agent, or w. L. Danley, G.
2. A, Nashville. Tenn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-12-20

steam cars. The trips were made in
stages and coaches. On one occasion
Senator Clay rode over with young
student of the law. He was the son
of another senator On the way the
young man asked Mr.. Clay for his adj
vice as to the two most important
points for every lawyer to know and
TO practice in his profession. Mr..
Clay said:
"In the first place, always look
after your fee. | never give any adj
vice or counsel, even to personal
friend, without fee
The young man replied: Il Gem
prehend. 1t is a good practical les
son to me to know that much, / win
pay your expenses during the three
days of the races, if you will give
me the other best of all points for me
to know and practice
VERY well,'' said Mr.. Clay THAT
will be sufficient fee. Now always be
careful to get retainer in cash, and
as large a contingent as you possibly
can from your client before you ut
ter one word of advice. In the next
place. never admit anything. / have
induced lawyers to admit this, that
and the other, until the judge would
inform me that they had admitted
ava. their cases.
Il never admit anything. ] make
the lawyer opposed to me prove
every matter OF detail. ! sometimes
exasperato him almost to madness
nv declining to admit that a witness
is sane. / challenge everything, and
compel the other side to prove every
thing. ] never admit anything what
ever under any circumstances"
That was very valuable advice from
one of the greatest of all lawyers and
pleaders. The young man expressed
his appreciation and renewed his as
surafee that all Of Mr.. Gays expenses
during the three days should be paid
by tire recipient Of his advice.
When they were getting ready to re-
Turn Washington the Young man paid
his cwn bill Mr. Clay told the clerk
from whom TO collect his bill. but the
Young man refused to pay it. Mr..
Clay insisted, but the young man APP
parertly lost his temper, and ex-
claiusd.
Mr., Clay, you must suppose that I
ain . sfural born fool to admit such
q thing sour Is er@r 5000. owe
you nothing. never admit ans ;hing