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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03

II had piles so bad could get no
rest nor find cure until | tried De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve After using
It once, forgot ever had anything like
Piles - { Boice, Somers Point. y
y. Look out for limitations. Be sure
YOU ask for DeWitt's Sharrar & Mul.
holland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03
T he Best Remedy for Rheuma
tlSm
0TICT RFLIFT TROM PAIN

All who use Chnmbcrl un's Pain Balm
for rheumatism are delighted Wits the
quick I,lct from pam which II affords.
When speaking of this MIR. y y Sinks,
"f Troy, OHIO, says: : me time ago !
loJ "a severe attack of rheumatism in my
or -A and shoulder tried numerous
remedies but got no relief uutil ] was
recommended by Messrs Geo. +. Pa
SON x Co druggists of this place 10
Try Chamberlain Pain Bam. They
rc"ommendcd It so highly that fought
q bottle | was soon relieved Of all pain
have since recommended tLIs lJuin e1t
g. u3ny of my friends. who agree with
me that It Is the best remedy for muscul.
ar rheumatism IN the market For
sale by Sharrar d Mulhollaud
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03
KILLED His InndIord

Sioux City, Ia, April 27.-Harry
Hammond. tenant farmer. shot and
killed Fred Bauman. his landlord. hear
Parker. S. ID. The men quarreled over
the boundaries of the farm. which had
been changed by resurvey.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03

II have been troubled with indiges-
non Tor ten yetrs, hrv' trirI many
thlngs aud spent much mo ry 30 un pur-
nose untiI tried K1dnl ID so PISA Cure
/ have taken two bottle, anl porirn more
relief from them than 49, utler medi-
cines taken. / feel move J 70. % hp, than
have ieit ia twenN yea. 4 .d,rson
Riggs of sunny Leu". Tex Th.u.ands
nave testified u,oia III Hi., S .arrir
81 Nu'loIana.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03

Last winter | was confined 70 my
bed with very bad cold on the lungs
Nothing gave me relief IA lally my
wife bought "A bottle Of One Minute
Cough Cure that effected speedy cure.
| cannot Speak to highly If that excel.
lent remedy" Mr.. L. X. Houseman,
Manatawney, Pa. Sharrar q Mulhol
land
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03
Whose Girl are You?

Do you ever have the headache so YOU
can't go TO the theatre with him? DIR
Caldwells Syrup Pepsin cures head
ache. and If you take it according to hi.
rections you can prevent its return
Sold by Sharrar & Mulholland
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03
A Testimonial from Old Eng
land.

81 consider Ohamberlain's Cough
Re medy the best in the world for bron.
chitis, says Mr.. William Savory, Of
Warrington, England. 1T has saved
my wife's life, she having been martyr
to bronchitis for over six years, being
most OF the time confined 70 her bed.
She is now quite we'll F" Sold by Sharrar
q Mulholland
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03

and cheertulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out CT order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
thatiti5 nctuncommon
tor a child 20 be born
afflicted With weak kid
neys. 1.-THE child urin-
ates too often II tho
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03
lIn ngcd.

Natchez. Miss, April 25. - Jake
Johnson (colored), who in fit Of
jealousy shot and killed his wife last
July, was hanged here Wednesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03
THE NATIONAL GAME.
Clubs of Leading Orgnnizn-
lions p To Date.

The following tables show he num-
Der Of games won and lost and the
percentages Of the clubs of the lead
ing baseball organizations National
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03

Neglected cold, make fat Rravcy ards ="
Dr. Woods NORWAY Pine Syrup helps
men and women TO a happy, vigorou,
o q age.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03
UnprogressIve Nations

The illiterate nations are chiefly
Russia, Spain, Turkey and the unpro-
gressive nations of the orient and Of
South America.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03

Terrible plaques, those itching pes'er
Ing diseases of the skin. Put nm end 10
misery. Doan's On'meut cures A
any drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03

Imaginary troubles can cause con.
pain.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03

a little bird on toIst II wort h a
dozen that fly around and tell taies.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03

"A bore is "A man who has nothing 70
say and insist upon Sayir z it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03

No matter how wise a man is there
are people who think he is "A fool
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03
surrendered.

Manila. April 29.-Gen. Alciandrino.
who was looked upon by the rebels
as the most probable successor of
Aguinaldo. surrendered uncondition-
ally an Arayat. in The province OF
Fampanga. island Of Luzon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03
His First speech.

At Charlottesyilleth the students of the
University Of Virginia turned out The
president, speaking from the platform
of his car. said:
"It gives mo great pleasure 10 receive the
ting OF the people of Charlottesville
arc tho cheers Of The young mon OF the
University of Virginia. ApplauseD Your
Institution Is linked with great names and
great deeds and has influenced both What
an array of immortal names Virginia holds
IN her kccpiI 10 remind us Of lofty patriot
ism. broad statesmanship and noble
achievements. To no other state of the
American union belongs such history to
preserve and cherish and such examples
10 inspire and emulate. May The young
m OF the state OF Virginia prove worthy
sons Of their noble ancestors and contrib
ute iu the future, as they did IN the past.
20 the Wei being ard honor and glory of
the republic Let me assure you, young
gentlemen, that the present and the future
hold rich reward for good scholarship.
high character and noble endcavor. and
The wish which leave with YOU j. that Of
these YOU may have your full share" tPro-
lOI-td apDl4usC)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03

II doctor has a good pracl ice he
gets little sleep.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03
TIE LONG TRIP Is BEGUN.
President and Mrs. Mckinley and
Party Leave Washington
for the West.
ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD CHEERS TRAIN.

FIRST Day of the Tour Lay Through
Historic section in Virginia
First Speech Was Made to the stu
dents nt charlottesville and Was
Received with Applause.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03

The feeling OF distrust is always TN,
last which great mind requires.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03

urine scalds the flesh or If, when the child
reaches an age when & should be able to
control the passage il is yet afflicted With
bed-weoing depend upon it. the cause Of
the difficulty is kidney trouble. and the first
step should be towards the Treatment Of
these important organs. This unplea-ant
trouble is due TO diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not 10 a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as well as men G,e made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble.
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03
oWamprROOt /.

by druggists. in fifty
cent and one dollar
sizes. You NAV have a
sample bottle by mail
free. also pamphlet tell
ing all about it, inclu
thousands Of tes,imon
from sufferers cured. II
& Co., Binghamton. II
.Her,ion this paper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03
Through Nireinin.

Bristol, Tenn. April 30. 1he first
day of The presidents long tour to the
Pacific coast lay through a historic
section iu Virginia. across the valleys
e. The Rapidau and James, i'm sight Of
THE homes of Madison and Jefferson,
mp past the peaks of otter, SO dear To-
Tire hearts of the Nireinian~ into the
picturesque Blue Ridge mountains.
LARGE crowds assembled Al every -ta-
ton. the countryside and cross roads
each had it~ little group of waving
watchers straiuing their eyes TO catch
glimpse of the chief magistrate as
the train Whi~lcd hv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03
Going Home.

Springfield Mass, April % Senior
SiXto Lopez has informed his
friends here that he is going home
and that if ne finds press reports true
as 10 the general submission 20 Amer.
lean sovereignty. be will hcquiesce and
Join Aguiualdo u working for a
peaceful acceptance Of the rule. lie
said hc will make one more speech,
i'm san Francisco, before sailing, and
expects TO reach Manila i'm July.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-03

Washington, April 30.-The train
which is 10 carry President and Mrs
Mckinley and their party ON their
long excursion across the continent
and back made its start Monday pre-
c.sc'y ON schedule 'mc. over the
Southern road. Before ten o'clock
many people had conercg3tcd about
the station. aud when thc pre- ident
aud Mrs. Mckinley arrived. as they
did about 1920. The huildug was
tbrourcd and many persons were
cougrcaated ON the outside.
There was a cheer as the presi-
dents immediate party drove up to
the station. and a general demon
stratiou Of atTectionate regard as the
head of the nation and his wife made
their way through the crowd 10 the
train. Mrs. Mckinley leaned upon
the arm of DIR. BiNey, and both she
and the president smiled i'm response
to the greetings which met them at
every step. lney We're accompanied
to the train by numerous friends and
by many persons distinguished in
the affairs Of the nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01

"H''Stc'i sketches. and with lis bones ,,1
/ iallcr skate srccialtic,.
' ffoi otto +. Lyons work was nm,
'hJoNod, Introducing Trinity chimes IN"
Shineso cello. etc.
.'o'' ava Mckee were all right in tle-,
Dutch and negro sietciio,
1""h'- . SIX + sang pretty Ii+tia c-,,,,
y arena Rcgc" and ~ave sn.cc ,yooa ~ !
ccnc!ng. ''0'" VIC
! frank y. Goodwin. nimi,ab,c ao,.,to.
""u moaoiosue artist. late with Net, ~
Gess County Fair Co. won ,.ro,, III
! .aase In his ''Ruhc" and Irish n,o,ni,,r,,.
skete hes and songs.
/ me work Of the soloiats was osnec;or,
me-. and all deserve special ,nept,,n 49,,
!, time and space forbid.
Billy Blacksmith, the popular nor,ar =.
ihc Gerald. gave a picture Of l,fo IN .,
Sonthcrn cotton field which almost mod
one imagine ,nat they were IN tho snnn,,
South.
I the opera house was crowded ia tie
inii capacity. Hairs fun orchestra of va
tctviilo. furnished music
! supper was furnished by the ladies Of
The Star from $50 20 ana was largely
! u attended.
! Tonight. "A Chocrful Liar will h., nra-
sented by local talent, and the cast is one
Il the best,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01
20 gg,2SyE=NnMA S
sycH IS 7ORyssEE.

Eczema is caused by an acid nunlor III
the blood coming in contact with INC
skin and producing great redness ana M,
Examination little pustular eruptiofs ,oih'
ard discharge thin, sticky huid, wnlen
dries and scales off sometimes the sHin Is
hard, dry and fssured. Eczema IN any
form, is torinenting, stubborn disease,
and the itching and burning at tirles az
almost unbearablc; the acid DUTIES
hurior seems to ooze out and set the sAin
on fire. Salves, washes nor other extei.
raj applications do any real gooa. iIs u
long as the poison remains III the o'S0>'
II will keep the skin irritated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01

-'.t rector Bible class will assemble
4, ~ this evening. in the Christ
'"th lecture room. This class is de-
;a. Ter men and women who are
''''ei in TIC study Of the historic
"1'a'es of the life of Christ. Any one
We, ono.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01

me mary friends of Miss Jennie
-Aery, the High school assistant. who
has been i'll at her home for several
weeks. Will be glad to knew that she iq
improving every day. and hopes soon
- be able to take up her duties Mt tho
:cEool again. The school authorities
were very fortunate in securing so able
assistant rs Mrs. T.. q. IIooDc. ia sun
ply during her illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01

T.. ''E1h Is loading the scow Mel
= "i'h lTn5cY for CAPITOL Island. Ow-
,ne t. tNe irtc7ess Of the season. not
~ 'S''r repairs viii be made on
1n .'f''i I-land house as will be
,,e,, I, t'' ncEt winter and spring. This
a., ."oFe viii be q new ell erected
J., ''Hma. Tic wharfing will also
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01

alter a duh spell OF about two
Weeks, business at the shoe factory is
"sdih picking up and as soon as the
Mu'k can be rushed through, every de
paftmeAt viii be running full crews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01

=. l. Jersey OF Augusta makes n
special inducement for ladies of Gardi-
aef and vicinity to purchase their
noiosis shoes at his store. as he is the
agent for both Augusta and Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01

number 10, barge Of the Consoli-
N@'9o Coal Co. of Baltimore arrived
.es'e!'ay, with 1870 tons Of coal for
..ie ioilingsworth & Whitney Paper
- ana viii begin discharging, this
morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01

=, ihe steamer Kcrnobcc arrived for
), hiSt TINE from Boston, at $50 A.
Yesterday, bringing a large cargo
OF '.elSht and a good passenger list.
'''ie left again in the afternoon. equally
We'll loaded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01
Daily ksnnsbsc Jouril,s;
GARDINER.

I. L. Deering was 4 passenger on the
kennebec for Boston. yesterday, where
ne VIII pass a few days on business
and pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01

MIS- ". II. Pinkham and daughter.
-aaie!ine, who have been visiting her
mother, Mrs. Eta Whitney, returned
10 her home at Dover, n. H., Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01

A. A. Lunt, who has been visiting
us parents. Mr.. and Mrs. William
LINT, at the New Mills, returned to
Lynn, Mass. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01

The remains Of the late Mrs. James
RUNNER OF Augusta. who died II That
place several months ago. have been
removed to East Fairfield for inter-
mGnt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01
Housekeepers, Attention!

This the season of the year when YOU will be greatly
interested in seeing our KITCHEN DEPARTMENT. We
carry one Of the most desirable and complete lines of kitchen
goods on the Kennebec. We pleased to show our goods
even when YOU are not ready to purchase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01
WEBER Bros, Gardiner.
FAIRFIELD.
MASONIC FAIR.
Opens Tuesday night Under Mos! Favorable
Circumstances.

T,.,.1,,. ,,i-ht ,l,o,, ~, ,r,,--,.;-,l, .,
"''''' '''' -'''' :" 1T
- ,,, 49,, .',.
,,;..,,a,', q =
AVA many -
r,,,e.,r ,r,.
Overture y the Who.o Aggregation T.
.s,,arI.tayrn u an Toni,ht
''opcn Your Mouth and ihul Your Eyes. e
Ne M ltavr Tr"Ihie5 Of oar own
.a.,, 81 of ~ No. ~
-"Iy Black baby Mine"
Double Quartct..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01

Herbert Brown ana John Parkin
nave gone TO Sehcc Lake, salmon fish
ing for few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01

q. I. Page. the iceman. was in Gar
diner on business. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01

Mrs P1yKuA:I write this letter you publish
suffering Lydia E. Pnhan,s Vegetable
Compound deal of
like When began your
hardly able could half
head almost those bearing
stomach out OF order all of these troubles
left work day in the week and feel tired
MRS. JENNIE FREEMAN 4os Pennsylvania Ave. Lima. Ohio
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01
oaD FORM or TETTER.

For three years !
had letter Oh my
hands, which caused
them to swell to twice
their natural size. Part
Of the time the disease
was in the form of rum
ming sores, very pain-
full, and causing me
much discomfort. Four
doctors said the letter
had progressed too far
TO be cured. and they
could d, nothing for
me. Itook only three
| bottles of S. S. S. and
was completely cured.
This was fifteen years
puo aud I have never
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01

PIyKHAMFor eight years with
the womb and bladder profu painful enuation
times seemed though should die docod Of the time
fail short time began take Lydia
pEar's Vegetable Compound thanks your wonderful
well Your medicine is
fri1nd"- L.. L. TOWNE1 Iileton. N.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01

Us, We have some we would like 10
Show YOU.
Y0t SLEEP 4 THIRD OF YOUR TIME,
am the platu where Xou spend so large
fraction q your lfe ought to be one Ok
me lleaSlntest PARTS of the home ~
OR Bedroom Salts in oak and ash u6
ttn pieces. ar handsome cl0agh To plcaSa
Inc most fasiidioJis. The more you sse
these Suits, The more thoroughly plsas.s :
you will be. and the more amHinHs taf&f-
cure for your sleeping rooms these alss Z
a0le combinations OF elegance and tsfsii
fort q r. i. SsAe-
Anesbury & Wakefield,
House fuaaFleIs aid Uatenzssss. ~
apIa,eodtf ~ -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01

1 the Compound
am
in Heights Ohio
Mrs. PTNKHAlI-I wish let you Lydia E
Pakams Vegetable Compound
which suffered terribly. really believe that would be insane
il had not been for medicine praise Com
and feel that all who suffer from female troubles would
advice they will find
rele."MIsS K. E. SCAOLTES, Mt Oliver Pttsburg Pa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-01
Evidence of Mrs. Pinkham's Cures.

and was nearly discouraged, the medicine the
doctor gave me did me no good. I had kidney COM
plant leueorrhGa, itching, bearing-dow feeling,
and painful menstruaton. l wrote to you describ
ing my trouble and received an answer telling
me what to do. followed your Instructions, and
have taken nine bottles OF Vegetable Compound
and used package of Sanative Wash and
box OF Liver Pills. l am well now, do not have
J, those sick spells at the monthly period, but
K work all day and that l never could do until
\ began taking the Compound l cannot praise the
y Compound too highly. do hope every suffering
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-20
Holiday Excurslon Rates.

For the Christmas aud New
Years Holidays the Illinois Central
II, r. will sell round trip tickets to
any point on it's Southern Lines,
to all points on the st. Louis Divis-
ion, between Paducah and St.
Louis, Cairo and Ashley inclusive,
and to all points on the Y g. M. V
h X, at rate of one and one third
Care Tickets will be sold on Dec.
D, "a, rs, 30 and 81, and Jan. l.
limited to Jan. 3rd, for return.
E. NJ. SHERWOOD, Agent.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-20
Illinois Central R. R.
THROUGH
Sleeping Car Service
FROM cINcINNATTI L HUIs
VILE TO
HOT SPRINGS
ARKANSAS. VIA MEMPHIS

Through sleeping car reservation
can now be secured from Cincinnati
and Louisville via the Illinois Cen
trail to Hot Springs via Memphis on
its New Orleans Limited, leaving
Cincinnati daily at Goo D. m, Louis
vile at $40 ?. m, reaching Hot Springs
5:l5 the next afternoon. 1t carries
Pullman sleeping car and free reclin
ing chair car Cincinnati to Memphis
and sleeping car and coach Memphis
&, Hot Springs.
Through reservations Cincinnati
and Louisville to Hot Springs can
also be- secured on the Especial
leaving Cincinnati s:l5 a. M, and
Louisville 1901 p. On daily, arriving
At Hot Springs 9:55 the next morning,
Sleeping car from Cinainnati, and
coach from Louisville to Memphis,
Sleeping car Memphis to Hot Sprigs, a
Dining. car seToice en- route.
A special folder of this new sevicee
is well as full particulars concerning
be above can be had of agerts OF
Tho Illinois Central and. connecting
ines
W. A. KELLoND, A. G. P. A.,
Louisville, KY.
A Il. HANSON. G. PA, Chicago, Ill.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-20
"A w0MAN'S JUDGMENT.
helpful to a Nan Because Of the Different
?. Viewpoint.

helpful to a Man Because of the Different
p Viewpoint
1t has been said that however much
an common z man and woman may
have in life, however close they grow
ne affection and in purpose, one re-
mains masculine and The other fem
mine to the last Try as they will to
zee things out Of the same eyes, things
insist on looking unlike to them.
EFhe combination of the masculine
and the feminine points of view give a
result similar TO that produced by the
.-slereoscope YCr look at the picture
through rusgnilying glass, and you
I, gel only two dimensions, length and
breadth, but through the stereoscope
'-yon eel length and breadth and depth,
'l5ecause.through the two glasses Of tho
instrument you are looking at a pie
lure taken from points Of view sep
Rrsted by the distance between your
-eyes, One often notices the third d.
,i,,A.,a.n IN lne judgment of a man
uIt freely about his plans
ts,, "nru,st4 with a sensible wife.
lte -,1ll get from her what no man
Gan give HlA, namely, the feminine
s'a"t a. W'W, which notifies, cor
ssHth, ana lsApsrtS he third dimen-
s;iGI 20 MS Csn. Men sometimes say
sli.s5 at IL ussLesS to take a woman's
judgment, because they cannot put
before her all the facts necessary for
- e0DelpsieH. But that is not the
3easl nssefRay. Put before a sensible
woman the sVaine view Of the situa-
judgment about it is
worth having II you know all the
Tacts, that is sHough What You
want is the stereoscopic effect, and
she opinion OF welI-balanced, sym
pathetic woman will give you that.
The better she knows you, and the
mare dearly she loves you, the wiser
her Judgment. Talk it over with
sour wife Boston Watchman.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-20
PRESENCE OF MIND.
DEug Clerk Saved the Store Force an
Unpleasant ExperIenes.

Speaking OF presence Of mind, /"
'uaid q New Orleans drug clerk, ere
calls q cnnsus litilecxperience Of my
'own, shortly after went into he
business. I had job in a very popu-
.aar pharmacy that was SO crowded for
AaS.- oA re downstairs floor that The
prescription department was located
IN the second story. A sort Of dumb
rwaiter supplied the necessary con
nectiop, and the arrangement worked
very well except that the boys up-
stairs, being out Of sight, had an or
po1tuDily to do good deal Of sky
1~.I.aa The proprietor Of the place
was an excellent man, but strict
'diBciplina1aR, and the whole crowd
a=sSSd vDry much in awe Of him. He
did moi stay in the store all the time.
Dat dropped in at irregular intervals,
and, needless to say. we were contin-
lnally On the alert for his coming. OIL
course, the clerks upstairs were at
great disadvantage, and to protect
them from being caught loafng un-
cRwares some genius in the shop &C. |
vised the plan of putting a small cross |
-atahe bottom of any prescription that /
was rent Zip when the old man was
on the premises The cross infant
Took odtr and when the boss mount
I'd the stairs he would find the boys
working like beavers. One day, when
This had been going on for long
Zine, the old man came rushing in, in
a great hurry, just as customer
handed me prescription. ] prompt-
ly inscribed the cabalistic cross on the
margin, but he was behind the coun-
Ter before l knew it and caught me
IN the act. What the deuce does that
mean% he demanded. To this day
j don't know what inspired me, for
was scared stiff; but without mo-
ment2s hesitation Ireplied: 1T means
that the customer is waiting for it in
The STORE and is a sign to hurry up.
The boss ruminated over the idea for
n moment and then declared it was
excellent. Tina surprised ! didn't
think of that myself he said; don't
fail to keep it up That is how the
EnGaning Of the danger signal was
changed added the drug clerk, "and
as far as ! knew it is still used in that
particular establishment. Just what
tip now stands for he's coming am
unable 10 say IN. O. Times-Demo-
Erat.