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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-25
HE LAUGHED
and BURST

LApOBTE. Ind. Dec. 4--Bert
Fiegle. Of yeHtvilie. this county. Ia
reported 90 be in a critical condition
an tho result Of an uncomfortable
spell Of laughing. with which he be-
came afflicted yesterday. Doctors
say his long continued paroryuns Of
mirth tore the membranes from his
ribs, causing internal complications,
likely 20 prove fatal. His suffsrinEs
are intense.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-25
ACT OF vALOR
Policeman Risks His Lie 10 Stop
a Runaway

BY risking his own M. 20 save
crowd OF Christmas shoppers. Po-
licemau Geo. Deigh stopped "A run.
away horse AZ the corner Of Secord
avenue and yesier way yesterday
afternoon The frightened animal
was attached 60 n Pacific Meat CO.
cart and came down TeHirr way az
a terrible pace. without a moments
hesitation DeiFh rushed out into the
street aud grabbed the animal by
tbs bit. Horse and man both went
90 their knees IN the struggle. but
the policeman finally won and the
animal had done no damage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-25
The BOOZE
BURNED him

A man oiinging 70 a lAmppoHt in
PltssburK. Pa. crying "flrs" and
murder" at the top OF his voice.
attracted the attention Of police
man. The policeman then saw flames
isaplnR from one ~ the mans over
coat pockets. with the aid Of by
ISLANDERS the officsr removed the coat
and stamped out the IRE. after the
man had been wei dreuched with
water. he said hts name WIS Pat
rick Dougheriy. Mhisksy and
matches had caused the flame
pouRherty was severely burned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-25
THEY STOLE A
VALUABLE FUR

Two ahoplIftera. a man and woEn-
an. piled their occupation In u. W.
Ne~haifs drysoods store last even
tns. In tho crowd that man and
woman mingled, until they splsd a
fnaFtcn boa valued Al about so. The
woman took IL and both made their
esrnpe.
Although seen. the clerks could not
catch the thieves before they had
disappeared. Arthur Stencil. one Of
the department managers. irnmeii-
atsly reported the affair to the Pc
lice ana gave q Kood description Of
tire shiplifters.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-25
WHITE CROW
HAS RETURNED

SWEDESBORO. Dec. IA white
crow that has for years put in an
appearance ~ this season ~ the year
~ again here. What becomes Of
this bird IN the summer IL a mystery.
There are few gunners around
here who have not fired at the bird,
bat they say 10 has charmed life,
as no shot has yet brought IL down.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-25

ton Of learning as "A reward for ex-
trnordinary achievements.
Students 10 America
II II recognized by the more In
teliigont persons In the different
parts Of the archipelago that the
quickest and nurest way for Filipino
youth 20 acquire the English Ian
guage and 20 arrive nj an under
standing Of Western civilization as
n exists IN America Is 10 live among
Americans IN the United States and
be taught IN American schools. Act
ing on this knowledge. many parents
have already enrolled their sons in
American schools. and IN certain
provinces the several towns are
making provision each 20 send and
maintain n boy In some school In
the United States.
Many propositions have already
been made, both by persons IN Am.
erica and bg persons In the Philip.
pines, looking 90 the use 81 the funda
" the lnHular government for this
purpose.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-25
GAMBLERS AND DYNAMITE
IN TOTEM CLUB
HAVE VERY SERIOUS MIxUP
mscreant Places Explosives Beneath Stove While the
Room Is Full Of Players Three Persons Injured
and the Establishment Nearly Wrecked

An explosion Of dynamits In sAs Tossm
Gambling cfub al III oecsaenssl sssnas
ainhssf wrtczsd frat rfAss az oels<z
last evening. The ssploaloa had ben
placed under = small sas steve In the
rsar Of the room and AZ o'ciock without
= BIZ Of warning II falniled igs mission.
Dealers. players. and gambling para.
phernalia we're hurried tn every difwe-
ton. Only three men were injured. ].
w. sinson. JACK Cots and soren Sesson.
siasoa was bit b. flying pieces o. cop
pr from q heating boiler and one bls
emhedded Itself at the base Of Ais skull.
Nelson was hit Ia the right leg b. a
piece o. copper and Cots received a
similar wound In tina arm. All we're
sakra 60 police headquarters where
Health ofseer Carroll dressed THAR
wounds.
Whether robbery was the motive az
rtose responsible for the asslg or
whether X was tho work Of sonas fanatic
Ia not positively known. The latter
theory Il most generally believed By III.
proprietors Of the house aud By the 20.
lice
Attempt az rssft
II IL believed that some crank ia or.
der 70 hreak up the house placed the
charge Of dynamite beneath the stove.
IL robbery vas tbs motive u waa a
failure for the big arc Hight that hangs
from the center Of the hall did not 20
cut ard the thieves could not get away
With any plumber
Only one attempt was made 20 Nteai
money and the thief was detected By
dealer and the coin removed. This man
grabbed q stack Of silver dollars but be-
was quietly e0ored BY nn employees Of
the house and the money recovered lie
was not arrested
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-25

Eight big, live buffalo are on
their way 70 Seattle. consigned to
Carstsns Bros. Yesterday the rare
nizo we're al Erensburg. Today
they will Be hurried on 70 this city
and WIN arrive late tonight or to-
morrow. They came from the vicln-
~ o. Yellowstone park.
Too Much Festivily
There was no meeting Of the Bal
ard city council last evening.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-25
KAISER THINKS
TOO MUCH BEER

BERLIN. Dec. 2s.-The emperor.
tnoHg a variety Of new subjects en-
kaging bis attention, Il looking into
ne relations ~ the German work.
msns pFoductiveuegs and the use OF
neef during working hours. His
nalesty'a inquiry among employers
80 students 0f social questions In
aeAtes that he regards the beer now
.lnnk regularly on factory preuls-
= AZ appreciably detrimental 10 both
seeHFaey % workmanship and
emglnt 81 product. A movement n
y loot 70 exclude beer from the
Several works have already edu-
tsted their operatives 10 dispente
nlth the morning and afternoon beer
sstesfee. n Is quite common for a
.spFknan 70 drink 10 pints a day In
ne Ships. While the average - nof
sIpen below RaIfon per day, e.
@.lally among moldera.
~ American firm making electric
apparatus here has kept rec0rds
q me work done before and afg.r
~ prohibition ~ beer. The raaYIt
" Per cent. increase IN product
~ nan Part ~ the increaso
serter. y due 10 the time saved
az theorz q the firm Is that beer
,salNliR ~ WORKING hours makes n
80 piiyaieallv and mentally Inae.
- ana that, consequently he il
~. eataDie ~ doing his bert uor<
's''''ly toward the end of he day.
sa,nHe' +. Bell aged 81 years e,.d
ffoylafnoe hospital vestsrdav
49, hpcplexy. Deceafcd waa -
VT pfEf Mx vcara a r,,.S.,,4. -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-25
CHRISTMAS
MADE MERRY
me Poor Are Not Forgotten by
Christian Workers

wnlie IN the many thousands Of Seat.
4. homes today happiness and merry
usslng are holding sway. numbers Of
r<sr or unfortunate nrrsides viii also
ssse cause for thankfulness through
~ generosity Of friends or the philaa.
sktuFy of the many relief organizations
nc city.
Neeh II the coed viii shown hy gifts
~ III needy has been dene In a quiet
"a IS friends. The extent OF this will
sser b. known. The work Of the or
szzaasien. however. Is known 20 the
foells.
Waterway the Volunteers Of America
= lAslr hall on Second avenue south
rz@ away presents IN the shape %
rssdy, nuts and toys 90 nearly 4o0 chill
asva. The majority Of the latter were
safset wAlfs or tenement ehlidrea who
hare fsw q the iaxuries u life.
free Fntertainmeat
IL the evealng this organization held
free entertainment In It's ball and also
ssre away many presents to grown az
people
for weeks the Salvation Array iassss
have been securing the city collecting
clothes and other useful articles These
~tll be given sway tails afternoon 70
IRE many families which this henevo-
isrt agency always aids. A Christmas
dinaeE In hasket yin be givea 70
uany.
me army VIII not give lts annual
dinner this year. There are 50 many
rnaesgrKing that taxa advantages Of that
einner.N said one iazsie. ''thas we will
nat give Il this year. Last year a man
vhe had eaten the dinaer. Rs he left
the ball showed a handful q gold 70 q
soldisr and laughed IN bis face. There
ars lots % thnsc people everywhere"
Clarity orraniratfsn
The Charity Organization Society In
~ quict way has been dolag much 90
relieve tbs need os many families. This
sfeaey endeavors to aid families b.
Flscing thsm On their feet and making
then independent. ona poor ballard
wsaaw VITA a family OF small children
VII be given a boom as a Christmas
pfsssnt.
VITA this she viii ~ able 60 support
krsslf aigAcaEA keresafcrc she las ben
sAtsd b. the eonnty. Many other fan.
i'ss will Be sladdened with gifts az
eicthes and food- While the homes OF
d. nro.percus win b ailsd with merry
ask4ns . few rays Of happiness vii
sp penetrate the homes 81 the unfor-
tnnafe and today good win ana peace
viii BE- universal throagh0at Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-25

The commission recommends that
~ least 200 more American teachers
be sent out, and says that future APP
pointmenta should be confined 20
young men. well trained. OF good
character and willing 10 endure
some discomfort and hardship.
Tho commission suggests that
when the public schools are thor
ouEhiy organized. Il may be well 60
hold out the privilege OF some years
Of residcnee IN an American institu-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-25
Clothing

We handle only such makes as
we are willing to place our per-
sona guarantee on. There iH no
dead stock in the store. You are
assured % the best cuts and
fabrics that the season offers.
The values are real and such aa
makes our name the guarantee
Of satisfaction.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-25
F|LIPINOS ACQUIRE
ENGLISH RAPIDLY
Such Is the Government Educational Report,
Based on Actual Results

WARRINGTON. u. C., Dec. a.
Education IN the Philippines r.
the Philippine commissions report
made public today. and shows a
widespread desire among the people
OF the islands 90 learn the English
language as rapidly NJ possible, and
their remarkable aptitude for acquir-
Ing a.
There are over $4,000 Filipino Pm
pills enrolled In the primary schools
established by the government.
Wang yaune Mru
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-25
Neckwear

Tho Line Of Neekwear ia OF an
extent that In seldom offered.
a showing at Csc that you've
never seen cquaied. At SOC the
handsomer silks come In, and
from that range 20 500 In price.
Every Tie. however, carrying In
u fun value at the price asked.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-25

!. Sas ss +. Bell aged 81 years a,ed
g.. tfoylafnce hospital vesfsrdav
49, ~ hbeplexy. Deceafed wag far
~ psst six years conductor IN
49, Northern Pacific railway ana
member Of the q. A. Il,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-12
RENTAL
For South Akron
Property.
It's Regulated by Anti.
cipations Of a Boom.
Citizens Now Asking
For Savings Bank.
Many New Houses TO be Built
Next Spring.

When the big plants of Webster.
Camp & Lane and the Peoples Hard
Rubber Co. are put in operation
things will move lively in South Ak
ron. In anticipation of a rush of peo-
pie to that part of town, owners Of
houses and real estate are fixing fancy
values on their property, and next
spring hundreds of new houses Will be
built. 1t is said that small, six-room
louses are now commanding a rental
of SIG per. month. On Sunday, it is
estimated, 1,500 people visited the To-
cation of the new plants, and many
remarks were made Indicating phe-
nomenal boom for the South End.
Among other features now dealt
with in conversation Is a bank. Peo-
pie want it in the extreme southern
part of the city-say near the COven-
try block. 1t is cited that when the
new plants are in operation, and the
population of the South End increased,
that there will be popular demand
for a savings bank in the immediate
neighborhood, as it would be incon.
venient for all to go down town ev-
cry time they wished to bank their
savings.
In view of this anticipated boom it
can easily be seen why citizens are
so anxious for street railway line,
branching off to the industries.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-12
FIGURES
Show That the County Fair Is a
Great Institution.

Secretary Albert Hale, of the Sum
NIT County Agricultural society has
prepared "A partial report of the Sum
init county fair for the State Board
OF Agriculture. It follows:
Number of entries Horses lag; cat
tie 122; sheep l22; hogs OF; poultry
6S2; pet stock 20; wheat A; oats 26;
rye 10; seeds II; corn 1853; potatoes
105; vegetables Sl7: apples 200; pears
11S; peaches 29 grapes 1o1; plums II;
ounces ii; flowers and plants, anna
teur 0s; flowers and plants, profes-
sional 100; needle-work 542; provis-
sions 5i3; fine arts 423; educational
so; manufacturers 13; speed 49, manu-
facturers represented 100; total 5,0lS,
Premiums awarded: Glasses. $2,41O.
Purses for races $4,000.
Total gate receipts $7,034.47.
Total grand stand receipts, $7s9.91.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-12

S22,OO0,O0O: and from 1875 to the pres
ent time, they have not been assessed
at all. In 1874, the franchises of the
two little horse-car lines which Chi
cago then had were taxed at 81 ,O0O,-
600; but in 1899, the franchises of the
700 miles of electric and cable lines
In Chicago were not taxed a cent
About 1875 the railroads apparently
found out that it was cheaper to
bribe the officials whose duty it was
to apportion their taxes than it was
to pay the taxes. Other corporations
found out the same thing. OF 23 large
corporations that the teachers investi-
gated, the majority were not assessed
at all, and the others were assessed
on only IA small fraction of their ac-
tuai property. These 90 corporations
were the gas and coke company, the
telephone company, an electric COM
pany, and 20 street railway COM
panics.
The women tried to induce the off
cials whose duty it was to tax these
corporations to tax them. Finding
that they were in league with the tax
dodgers and were determined not to
comply with the law, the women en-
gagged an able LAWYER and took legal
action to compel the officials to do
their duty. The corporations fought
hard; they exhausted every resource
of evasion and delay, they appealed
the case up from court to court: but
the law was clear and the evidence
of fraud overwhelming, and the SUI
preme court of Illinois has ruled that
they must pay. The decision will
add millions every year to the reven-
ues of Chicago. Hereafter there will
be money enough to keep the schools
open the full term and to pay the
teachers their salaries. All the other
municipalities in Illinois will also
profit by the decision.
Are not those two plucky young
women worthy of vote?
Mayor Johnson Is jubilant over the
decision of the Illinois Supreme court.
ALICE STONE BLACKWELL
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-12
CLERGYMAN'S
CHILDREN.
Coffee Being Replaced by
Postum Food Coffee,

81 am the wife of a minister. About
three years ago warm friend, an
exemplary mother and the conscien-
tlous wife Of minister, asked me
If had ever tried giving up coffee
and using the Postum Food Coffee.
| had been telling her Of my excessive
nervousness and Ill health. She said !:
We drink nothing else for breakfast
but Postum Food Coffee, and 1t IN a
delight and comfort TO have some
thing that we do not have to refuse
the children when they ask for It,
was surprised that she would
permit the children to drink any kind
of coffee, but she explained that II
was most healthful beverage, and
that the children thrivcd Oh II. A
very little thought convinced me that
for brainwork, one should not rely
upon n stimulant such as coffee Is,
but should have food and the very
best of food.
My first trial of Postum was a
failure. The maid of all work brought
1t TO the table, lukewarm, weak, and
altogether lacking In character. We
were in despair, but decided on one
more trial. AZ the second trial, we
faithfully followed the directions, used
four tcaspoonsful to the pint of water,
let IT boil full fifteen minutes after the
real boiling began, and served ii with
rich cream. II was delicious and we
were all won.
| have since sung the praises of Pos.
tum Food Coffee on many, many occa.
sions and have induced numbers of
friends TO abandon coffee and use
Postum, with remarkable results. The
wife of college professor said TO
me short time ago that nothing had
ever produced so marked change
in her husbands health ms tho leay.
Ing Off of coffee and the use of Pos.
tum Food Coffee" Edith Smith
Davis, Appleton, Wis,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-12
THE SOLDIER OF LUZON.

At the open flap of his narrow tent
hangs strip of the midnight skies,
Prlcked thro' by II myriad points of
light, that flash in his tired eyes;
He has walked from dream of sum
mer day, and, now, with throb of
pain,
He pillows his head on his young
right arm and summons the dream
again.
A pathway barred by shadows and
shine, glow in the golden West;
song In the rustling leaves ore head,
as n bluebird bushes its nest;
A slip of II girl in II muslin gown,
n cadet In II coat of gray
But the slim little hand he clasps In
his is II half of the world away!
Thro' the vibrant hust of the starry
night huns the life of troplc
CLINE,
And under the breast of his khaki
blouse the heart of the lad beats
time.
In land where an endless summer
reigns he dreams of a June gone
by
And wandering wind steals into his
tent and carries away sigh!
Annie u. Colcock, in National
Magazine.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-12
The Children's 5 Friend.

You'll have cold this winter.
Maybe you have one now. Your
children will suffer too. For coughs,
Group, bronchitis, grip and other win
ter complaints One Minute Cough Cure
never fails. Acts promptly 1t is very
pleasant to the taste and perfectly
harmless. g. B. George, Winchester,
Ky, writes, "Our little girl was at
tackled with Group late one night and
was also so hoarse she could hardly
speak We gave her few doses Of
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t relieved
her Immediately and she went to sleep.
When she awoke next morning she
had no signs Of hoarseness or Group"
William Warner, Gem Pharmacy, 113
S. Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-12
WISE ano " ~
ss ~ Otherwise.

Good weather-for ducks.
r r +
AS match maker Officer Doerler is
not so slow.
Hang up your stockings six weeks
from tonight.
Things are still moving along same
as before the election.
+ e =
Seems to be open season for most
anything that moves, up in Maine.
Notwithstanding the banquet all the
mails were delivered on time Monday.
The report that Ed Wagner shot all
the quail in Franklin township is in
correct.
When the Maccabees or anybody else
want first class man they know
where to come.
When J. X. Williams joins the force
of hunters 1t can he safely asserted
that the fur will fly.
+ j. T.
If Auditor Sisler could only take his
railroad passes with him he would be
right comfortably situated.
If Judge Nye has taken all this time
In the preparation of that decision 1t
should prove II very exhaustive review
of the case, If he worked industrious.
ly.
1t would be II happy strike If some
of the local lecture course promoters
were to include Booker II. Washing
ton.
If boy has five fingers on each hand
and leaves for the woods with gun,
how many fingers will he have when
he returns?
An Akron man got a cherry pie the
other day for having guessed the ex-
act number of cherries in the pie
The Akron man can always be de-
pended upon to find out If there's any
thing in 1t when it comes to pie.-Can-
ton News-Democrat.
4. r +
The Council which started in last
spring to studiously refrain from do
ing anything to make the life of City
Clerk Isbell pleasant, has gained for
him in the time since then II whole
some respect 1t did not take long to
find out that Charlie" is really very
respectable citizen and taxpayer
himself.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-12
A Physician Testifles.

II have taken Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and have never used anything In my
life that did me the good that did,"
says County Physician Geo. w.
Scroggs of Hall County, Ga. Being
IA physician | have prescribed it and
found 1t to give the best results" II
the food you eat remains undigested
In your stomach it decays, there and
poisons the system. You can pre-,
vent this by dieting but that means
starvation. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure d!.
gests what you eat. You need suffer
from neither dyspepsia nor starvation.
The worst cases quickly cured. Never
fails.
William Warner. Gem Pharmacy, 113
S. Howard ST.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-12
THE SCHOOL TEACHERS VICTORY

A signal triumph has just been won
ny TWO Chicago school teachers over
the most powerful corporations of that
city; and the more fully the details
OF the struggle become known, the
more remarkable their victory ap.
pears. This story is of especial in
tcrcst TO all Ohioans Interested In
Mayor Tom l.. Johnsons energetic
struggle to establish equablc taxation
In Ohio.
The appropriations for schools In
Chicago have long been Inadequate.
and whenever the Board OF Education
needed 81 100000 or $2.O0O.OOO for
any purpose It has been in the habit
or deducting il from the teachers sal.
aries y few years ago, about 1000
OF the 5000 teachers In Chicago or
ganized Teachers Federation. Uav.
ing reason To believe that the shortage
or money was due 10 the fact that
most of the large corporations were
evadng their legal taxes, they an.
pointed two young teachers, Miss Mar
garet Haley and Miss Catherine Cog
GIN "A committee TO investigate. Then.
as the Boston Journal of Education
says, THE battle royal began be-
tween two little school marms and
all the most powerful corporations
and trusts In the State combined"
The women's inquiries revealed n
most extraordinary state of things.
Up to 1873, the railroads of Illinois
had been assessed an annual tax ON
their franchises. In 1874, the assess.
ment was $3l,00o0O0; in 1879, only
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-12
RETAILED IMpS
AND DEVILS.
Rented Them Out to
Her Neighbors.
Was Successful a Year, Then
Arrested.

Warsaw, Nov. 12.-(Spl) )-Blina
Frenkl, Of Praga, II suburb Of War
saw, has been arrested for doing Il
retail trade In devils.
Frau Frenkl announced she was In
close touch with Satan, who put an
unlimited number of devils Mt her
disposal. People who. wanted jobs
done by devils need only apply to her
II they wanted to take revenge on
somebody. to ascertain secrets, to SO,
cure acqulttal when tried for law
breaking. her devils would do the re-
quired thing promptly.
Poor people docked to obtain the
services of the mps. and Frenkl did
a hustling business for nearly year
before she was discovered.
Finally a peasant who had paid her
$40 to secure his acquittal, and was
nevertheless sentenced to imprison.
ment, told the police and the woman
was arrested.