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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03
Roll a Pumpkin.

The Rev. John Haynes was famous
for his pithy sayings. AT one time,
says one of our exchanges. he over
heard his daughter and some young
friends criticising certain neighbors
more severely than was pleasing to
him, whereupon he proceeded to read
them a lecture on the sinfulness of
scandal.
"But. father" demonstrated his
daughter. 1--WE must say something"
"If you can do nothing better" re
torted Mr.. Haynes dryly. "get pump.
kin and roll it about. That will be at
least an innocent diversion"
Not long afterward a conference of
ministers met at his house. During
the evening an earnest discussion on
certain points of doctrine arose, and,
from the lofty pitch Of some of the
voices, 1t seemed as If part Of the dis
putants at least were in danger of los
ing their temper.
AT that juncture Mr.. Haynes daugh-
ter quietly entered the room, bearing a
huge pumpkin. She put 1t down in
front of her father and said: "There,
father, roll it about. Roll it about"
Mr.. Haynes WAS called upon for an
explanation, and good humor was re-
stored.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03
How a woman Loyen.

whenever | hear his name, l could
faint. When | see him, could sink
into the ground. At the sight of his
handwriting l grow cold from head to
foot, tremble, my heart aches so that
1t seems breaking In two. l long to be
with him, yet when l am with him
have nothing to say. have to escape
and be miserable all alone. He Is my
thought all day; the last before | sleep,
the first when ! awake. l could cry
and cry. try to read, and remember
not word. like playing best, for
then ! can almost imagine that he Is
listening. But when I stop playing and
look around find myself In an empty
room. 1t is awful. call his name; no
one answers. whisper 1t; still no an
swer. throw myself on the ground,
ana say, Think of me. think Of me;
you shall; you must; you do think of
mew II Is great torture aud a great
despair. Perhaps IT is Q madness too.
But II Is my way Of loving. want to
love while ! live. Ii | knew for certain
that he loved meme only-the 10y, /
think, would kill me. Loyei DO you
know. poor little angel. what II means3
sometimes1t-is is curse. From "Iiobert
Orange" by Mrs. Craigie.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03

The groom entered alone and said
.onfidentially. "Do you use the word
obey in your marriage service, Mr..
-W
NO" said the minister; 81 do not,
usually"
Well" said the ezpectant Benedict
IL have come to ask you to marry me
now, and want it used"
Certainly" replied the other. "It
shall be done" and presently the cou-
pie stood solemniy before him. "James
tt" said the Clergyman, 'do you
lake this woman to be your welded
wife?" 81 do do you solemnly
promise to love. honor and obey her so
long as you both shall live?" Horror
and rebellion struggled with the sane
titles of the occasion on the BRIDE
groom's face, but he chokingly respond
ed, II do and the meek bride deco
rously promised in her turn.
After the ceremony was over the
bridegroom said excitedly aside to the
me, sir; you misunderstood me! | re-
ferred to the womans promising to
obey" "Ah. did you, indeed? serene
ly answered his reverence. "But
think what is good for one side Is good
for the other. don't you? And, my
friend, 1t is my advice to you to say
nothing more about it, for, as an old
married man. | can tell you you'll have
to obey anyhow" "-Woman's Journal.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03

Hundreds of locomotives are rented
every year. Several corporations make
their chief revenue this way. The
Baldwins have many machines out on
the rental form Of payment-that is,
the engines are rented in the same way
that you would buy stove on install
ments-so much down, SO much a
month, the payments to apply on the
final purchase money. 1t is seldom,
however, that railroad rents locomo-
tives. They are usually let out to con-
tractors who construct temporary rail-
ways for hauling dirt from excava-
tions.
Contractors who hire the locomotives
usually have their own names ,gilded
on them SO that the public may suppose
that they belong to them. The engines,
as a usual thing, are cast offs. They
may have pulled express trains once,
but now they are only fit to pull gravel
cars. The engineers who work them
are oftentimes also the cast offs of the
profession. They may have operated
express engines, but through careless
ness or other incapacity have been dis
charged from one road after another
until they are only fit to haul gravel or
wood trains.-Philadelph Record.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03
nhc old chs.tnnts.

II Is said that a certain Cleveland
ady whose handsome house Is In an
lltrafashionable section of the city was
called east while her home was under
going the renovating and refurnishing
process. During her absence man
was especially engaged to hang the pic
lures. Among them were number Of
excellent copies of the worlds greatest
works of art, and the man, an artist,
found his task labor of love.
With great care he hung the more
valuable copies in the roomy reception
hall and had just finished his task
when the lady returned.
Her eyes snapped as she surveyed his
work.
"Who hung those old chestnuts
thereT she cried.
"Old masters, madam" said the star
tied artist.
"Old chestnuts, l say: it's the same
thing. If YOU hung them, take them
down. won't have them there. With
new furniture and new decorations and
new carpets and rugs I'll have new
pictures too. Who ever heard of such
old trumpery stuff in strictly modern
houseT"
"And what shall do with the--the
old chestnuts, madam the artist in
quired.
"Oh, dump them into the attic until !
can get rid Of them," replied the lady.
And there the "chestnuts" lie, Ma.
donnas and cherubs and all, gathering
| dust and calmly awaiting the getting
rid of process.-Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03
Golf before a Mirror.

One Of the chief teachings in the reli.
gion of style is that to attain to ortho-
doxy it is necessary or at least desira-
bic to practice daily in front of look
ing glass so as to make sure that all the
motions of the true style are being cor
rectly carried out.
This always appeared to me very
hard saying" until had consulted w.
G. Grace, John Roberts, G. B. Fry. K.
S. Ranjitsinjhi, II. X. Foster, Kraenz-
lein, e. G. Bredin and other champions
of sport.
All the above were unanimous In at
tributing the high degree of skill to
which they have attained In various
games and sports to the fact of their
having devoted many hours day from
very early stage Of their careers to
attitudinizing in front Of looking glass;
es in their bedrooms.-Go illustrated.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03

by side in a street car with
|orers with dinner buckets. Dis
iction is lost and larger part of
e people have share in the
hes of life.
y Each opening epoch gives us
pause. We begin each week with
the hope that it will be better
than the one before. Each time
the old year dies we give to the
grave that holds it. thousands of
mistakes, hoping they may never
rise from oblivion. 1t is not given
to all generations to enter new
century. Let the people grid
themselves. Democracy stands
where she always did. She is as
virile as ever. But it is well that
this strength is rightly directed.
1t is wise to enter into the new
century with determination as well
as strength.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03
The OIdest Whiting Cnrd.

The state archives of Venice are said
to possess the oldest visiting card of
which there Is any record, of course
leaving aside the probable use of such
articles for some thousands of years in
China. Giacomo Contarini, professor
at the University of Padua, sent the
card in question as a curiosity to a We
netian friend, saying that the German
students who came to Italy had the ele
CANT and laudable custom of leaving
such little cards, with their name and
place of origin, at the houses Of friends
when they called and found them alb
sent. The card referred to bears coat
of arms with the motto, "Espoir me
comfort" and beneath, "Joannes Wes-
terhof Westphalus scribebat Patavii 4
Martii 15G0."-London Tablet.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03
ANA rhere Hn Wnn.

"Yes," he said, 81 think man owes
It to himself to choose wife who can
do housework. II necessary. OF course
wouldn't want my wife to work In
the kitchen, but she ought to be able to
do so. One never can tell what may
happen. Girls sometimes leave sud
denly. and fortunes are occasionally
swept away. In my opinion, girl does
herself Just MS much honor In learning
to dc housework as In learning to play
the plano or in studying Omar Khay-
yam and"-
"Oh. Mr.. Spoodlekins," she cried, Tex
cusc me for interrupting you. but such
asfunny thing happened this afternoon.
I dropped the dishcloth and said to my
self. There, know somebody will
come this EVENING" And here you arep'
Chicago Times Herald.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03
Knew They Were Americana,

A compliment and slur in the same
breath are in letter received from
q Washington girl in Paris.
1--WE were dining at Joseph's the 9TH
er night" she writes, "when a delight
fully dressed woman sitting at table
near with party of three sent one of
the men with her to ask father If we
were not Americans. She seemed to
be saying 1 told you So to her friends,
and as we came out she stopped me in
the corridor to explain her odd pro-
ceeding. She was polteness itself.
'Mademoisclle will pardon me- she
said with the most charming accent,
but 1t was a wager. have wagered
my husband that we shall see 80
Americans this evening. 1t is now 80
we have seen, and Nine. b., who is
with us. would not believe you were
Americans. Mals. was sure-sure.
"'Why were you so sure Of itY l ask
ed.
Madame flashed a dazzling smile at
me.
"'Oh! she said. the Americans have
always the voices of the worst and the
manners at table of the very, very
best. ] was surev" - Washington
Post
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03

Sir Lyon Playfair, who represented
the University of Edinburgh for II
years. naturally came In contact with
the most eminent men Of England, and
he put this question to most Of them,
"Did you in your extensive practice
ever know patient who was afraid to
dieT With two exceptions, 1t seems,
they answered NO" One of these ex-
ceptions was Sir Benjamin Brodie, who
said he had seen one case. The other
was Sir Robert Chrlstison, who had
seen one case. that Of girl of bad
character who had a sudden accident.
-Hp0lth
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03
His Idea af an Alihi

A talesman who was called In q mur-
der trial in certain state was asked
whether he had any prejudice against
an alibi plea on the part of man ac.
cused Of crime. The talesman replied
that he had not
de, yon fully understand what is
meant. by the term aliblW he was
asked.
81 think do; yes, SIR"
what do you unde stand by it?"
The talesman reflected moment and
then, with hesitancy Indicative of
graveness, replied, AN alibi is when
the fellow who did 1t wasn't there"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03

A story current about the bishop Of
London represents him as bored lis
tener to windy speech. Turning to
fellow sufferer. he said. do you know
that speaker
mo" was the answer.
81 do" said The bishop. "He speaks
under many aliases, but his name is
Thomas Rot London News.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03
Retirement.

With this issue of The ONO
DEMOCRAT / retire from its editor
ship. l have had six years of very
pleasant associations with the pres
ent management, and retire with
the kindliest feeling and good
wishes for thr future success of
the paper. My farming and bust
ness interests require my entire
attention. ] most heartily thank
our readers for their good will in
the past, and hope they may con-
tinue in pleasant companionship
with the paper.
j. M. FLOYD.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03

The origin Of the term "blues" has
been traced to the belief that persons
In indigo dyeing establishments are Pc
culiarly subject to melancholy. An.
other belief is that the expression is de-
rived from the German blau. or lead,
as lead by its heaviness has always
been held to typify gloom and depr--
sion
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03
The Discovery of Iron.

Teacher-Saminy. can you tell me
where and how Iron was first discov.
cred?
Sammy can't tell you just where,
sir, but think know how 1t was dis.
covered.
Teacher Well, Sammy. what is your
information on that point?
Sammy heard pa say the other day
that they smelt II.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03
SOME MEN GROW ON TREES.
This Is the Belief of an Indian and
Some Other Tribes.

oOme Other. IrIDeH.
The Sioux Indians still share with
the old AIyan and Semitic tribes in the
belief Fthere are trees that bring
forth human beings and others that
bear various portions of the human
body, and In the fourteenth century
an Italian traveller, on arriving at NAL
abar, was told by the natives that the
country abounded with tree that
bore men and women. The latter were
attached to the limbs by the neither ex.
tremities and were full formed when
the wind blew, but when the wind died
out they soon withered. These speci.
mems Of humanity reached the length
or height of three feet.
In the first book of the Mahadharata
mention Is made of forms of dwarfs
that were to be found on a large fig
tree. The Arabs are still strong In the
belief that somewhere In the southern
ocean there Is tree that bears a nut
that resembles the face of a man and
when In it's fullness the mouth opens
and gives voice to the cry; "Wak!
Wax" The Chinese reverse the order
OF things and, instead Of believing that
the trees give birth to men. claim that
In the beginning the herbs and grass
sprang from the hair of the human
the window. After he had finished co,
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
thoge outside to venture In for theft
baggage. II had vanished, and the
black beard told the tale. = Chicago.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03
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OPENING
CENTURY.
j. NJ. FLOYD.


The close of great epoch gives
us always a season of pause. Each
crisis among the days or years of
our life brings us face to face
with the great thought that the
life of man and the life of a
nation is but part of one great
eternity. Perplexing cares of the
infnitesimal present are laid aside.
Vain regrets and even heavy sor-
rows are laid to rest. We look
out upon the great future with
it's untold possibilities and respon-
sibilities. "We hear the voice of
the ages" and the voices of our
narrow life grow faint in compar-
ison.
1t is very proper that in this the
first issue of the generally y-accepted
New Century we become retrospec-
tive. If we cast our minds over
the men and institutions of the
immediate and more distant past
we will make comparisons that
will teach lessons to guide our
course through the century just
opening
We are making a trite remark
when we say that the past century
has been one of great develope-
ment. Civilization has advanced
with longer strides during the
MXth. century than in any since
the opening of the christian era.
AS we step across the threshold
let us compare our condition with
that of the world a century ago,
to see whether we are as well
equipped for proud achievements
nnS,were the people of that time.
6aISjng high above the indi-
I1dals of the dawning XIXth CEN
tury stood man who in his ar
rogance styled himself the man of
destiny. We, with clearer vision,
see in him the elimination of
genius, dedicated to personal ends;
it was the elimination that always
precedes the decline of the species.
Within the years of his triumph
occurred the birth of the infant
Democracy, now grown trium-
phant. The people now hold the
land he ruled over. May they
never be dispossessed!
But in this season of pause we
find ourselves asking, "Is this the
elimination of the democratic
principle; has that principal, typi-
ned in our own government, reach
ed the period of decline2" The
birth of the infant Imperialism re-
wives the idea that died at Water
loo. The Republican platform of
nineteen hundred revives the very
idea that the Declaration of Inde-
pendence protested against. Was
Waterloo mistake? Was the
Declaration of Independence
mistaken Surely not. We do not
believe that this new child will
grow. We believe that it's own
mother will throttle it.
The XIXth. century has furnish
edaaa wonderful galaxy of honor
able names; statesmen and poets,
novelists and historians. Few
names among the departments of
craftsmanship or letters now stir
the blood. We have no novelist
for whose works we thirst. No
poet charms us with his music
now. There are no giants in these
days.
But the new century opens with
. broader field of opportunity for
the common man. The people
who possess the land must derive
it's benefits. This is the demand
of the Democratic party. II is
also the demand ofthe age. A
century ago the rich had the lux
ury Of his chaise, the laborsr
walked. A few weeks ago we s4w
The Governor Of Ohio, member Of
Congress, Supreme Judge, sitting
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-01-03
TAX Sale.

following lots of lots the County
of Hckng State Of Ohio returned by H. Kline
charged OF
together with the the added to-w
Yearo o
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-30

Friend Richardson, Of Thompson,
was in the city yesterday.
George McElroy will go to Ravens
Rock to-day to spend a few days.
Judge Hervey will hold a special
term Of Circuit Court here to-day.
Mrs. Samuel McCune and Mrs. Sher-
man Jones, Of Homestead, Pa, are the
guests of relatives here.
A small child of Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ert Picketts. who live on First street,
IS very i'll with pneumonia.
Miss Mary Scott entertained the
members Of the Jr. Epworth League
with a sleigh ride Monday evening.
James E. Purtiman and Miss
Blanche L~ogsdon were married by the
Rev. J. B. Smith at his residence Mon
day evening.
Sampson Sweeney. of Wayne county
vas discharged from the p~enitentiary
yesterday, having completed a two
year sentence.
A number of the members of
Moundsville lodge 2s2, B. P. o. Elks,
attended the fair given by the Bellaire
Elks last evening.
]. W. Gandee left yesterday for
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-30

Yesterday afternoon business men
'on the street were astonished and
grieved by the report that the Mccoy
Shoe Company, doing business at No.
1407 Main street, was in financial trou-
BILE.
This was later confirmed when an
effort was made to have a receiver
appointed for the Company, as a meas
ure of protection for both stockhold-
ers and creditors.
AT first this effort failed, owing to
inability to find Judge Hervey, but
later it was stated that the application
had been made, James P. Maxwell be-
ing named as the receiver. 1t is ex-
pected that the application will be con-
frmed early to-day and that Mr.. Max
pany's affairs.
The Mccoy Shoe Company was or
gained about ten years ago, and has
done a very large business. The man
agement was noted for conservatism
and strict business integrity, as well
as that enterprising public spirit which
results in public good through an in
telligent interest in all affairs having
a common interest, and Frank E. Nc
Coy, the general manager and treas
urer, particularly commanded respect
as a public spirited citizen and conser-
vative and careful business man. The
Company was composed of the follow
ing stockholders, with the shares Of
stock, of a par value of $500, set oppo-
site TO each name:
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from a growth IN his mouth. and Is nm
der the attention OF a physician all the
time. His condition was Somewhat
improved yesterday.
Donald Rodefer. son OF John Rode
fer. died at his home on Winding Hin
Monday. morning. The deceased was
ten years old and a bright boy. The
funeral will take place to-day at two
O'Clock.
The Elks' circus, being held at Ar
mory hall, was largely attended last
evening. and the features of the show
were enjoyed by all. The circus is
Of a high class nature, and should be
seen by all who like to see good per-
formances OF an up-to-date company.
The hall is handsomely decorated and
presents a beautiful appearance. Prof.
Bippus. who has charge Of the floor,
is making quite a hit, as is also Moses
Elikan. the confidential adviser to the
public as to what they should visit in
the big show. S. G. Crow is gaining
prominence as a CRATER for the lion
ing picture show.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-30
BELLAIRE.
News Notes of Interest From the Bel
mont County Metropolis.

News Notes of Interest From the Bel
mont County Metropolis.
Owen Meahn was in the city yester-
day or business.
DR.. T. T. Mccullough. of Somerton,
was in the city yesterday
Mrs. B. Heatherington, who has been
quite sick. is much better.
Pihkus Freedman, of Freedman
Brothers. is on the sick list.
The Ladies of the Macabees installed
their new officers last evening.
Jacob Heatherington, who has been
ill for some time, is much improved.
Miss Ella Roscoe has returned from
a visit with friends at Rochester, Pa.
Bert H. Pickett has charge of the
work at the Laughlin mill at Martins
Ferry for H. T. Day.
Miss Ethel Stephens antertaiIed a
number of her friends last evening at
hfr home on Gravel Hill.
H. T. Day. who has the contract for
building the water works at St. Mary's.
expects to complete same this week.
In a few days all of the old wires of
jthe Bell Telephone Company will be
taken down and the new cable will
take their places.
"Zaza' the attraction at tie Column
bian theatre Friday night, will be
largely attended, as this play is quite
a favorite with Bellaire People.
Constable Fred Hazel 10 suffering
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-30
RAILROAD NOTES.

Fireman Robert Garner, of the B. &C
o., is of duty on account of sickness.
A. P. Oxtoby. of Cleveland. OF the c.
L. & w. railroad, was in the city yes
terday.
Conductor Frank Stewart, of the B.
& o., is of duty on account of ill
health.
T. c. Burke, the B. & o. passenger
agent, has recovered from an attack
of Ia grippe.
Arch LETTERS is again IN duty at the
Benwood yards after an absence of
several months.
Officer Sam Moran has secured a po-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-30
MoUNDsvIt1LE.
Events Yesterday ia. the Marshall
County City.
County Court proceedings.

County Court Proceedings.
The County Court was in session
yesterday with President Geisler and
Commissioner PurdY present. A num-
Der of tax rebates were ordered on
property enormously assessed. A pc
tltlon was received asking that a foot
bridge be constructed over Wheeling
creek near a place known as the Alley
school house and "a committee was APP
pointed to report at the next term of
court as to the probable cost, advan-
tages and disadvantages of the bridge.
The will of Ezekiel Gorby was probat-
ed n E. u. G0rby was appointed
executor. BONO, 1000. R. L. Prosser
was appointed justice of the peace in
webster district vice Lewis Jones,
who was elected but failed to qualify.
Samuel McGlfuder and G. ". Evans
were appointed constables in Webster
and Washington districts respective
iy and fled their bonds, which were
$4,000. The court has adjourned until
the March term.
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his home in St Louis, No. after being
n guest OF his brother, j. NJ Gam
dee, for q few days.
It is thought that the assets OF
Stfilwell Brothers who made an as
Segment on Monday, win be greater
than the liabilities, and all claims will
be paid in full.
III. E. Davenport, OF New Martins
Vile. was here yesterday closing a
contract by which he sells two lots in
the Orchard addition to A. +. Jones,
Consideration, $1,009.
John Dorf died at the home of his
mother in Glendale on Monday night,
aged eighteen years. He had been i'll
with lung fever one week prior to his
death. Funeral today at 2 o'clock.