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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
Her Brilliant Inspiration.

That the proverbial absentminded
professor is sometimes ably abetted by
his wife is illustrated by a story told
of Professor Bunsen. One evening
about the usual hour for retiring he
took II Tito his head to run over to the
club just as he and madam were re-
turning from an evening call.
But" said the lady, II must have
the front door locked before l retire"
This emergency staggered the pro-
fessor, and as he looked bewildered at
his wife the lady, seized with an in
spiration, continued:
"I'll go in and lock the door and
throw you the key from the window"
This programme was carried out, and
when he reached the club the professor
related the incident to a friend as evil
dence Of his wife's unusual sagacity.
The friend greeted the story with q
roar of laughter.
"And why, my dear professor" he
said, "did you not simply admit your
wife, lock the door from the outside
and come away?"
'"True," calculated the learned man
of science: 1--WE never thought of that"
The climax of the incident was reach.
ed an hour later when, returning home,
the professor discovered that the lady
In her excitement had thrown out the
wrong KEY
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
THE TARGET BEFORE AND
AFTER 1T WAS STRUCK BY
THE GATHMANN SHELL.
LET 1T STAND.
College Students Favor Capita
Punishment Law.

The law maintaining capital punish
ment will not be troubled, so far as the
students of Mller's Actual Business
College are concerned. Wednesday ev-
ening they met in debate, and decided
that capital punishment need not be
abolished. The theory that it should
be abolished was supported by James
Stetles and J. r. Sterner, but Ella
Nelan and Macy Smith convinced the
judges that the law should stand.
Aside from the debate there We're other
good features. Piano solos were play,
ed by Camp Foltz and Misses Estelle
Chambers and Lillian Humphrey
Miss Efiie Foltz gave reading, and
Miss Leona Kolla sang a selection.
The next meeting will be held in two
weeks.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
Fish That Go Forty Miles nm Hour.

Few OF us have an accurate idea OF
the rate at which fish swim. When we
say that g person is "as fast as por-
pose," we hardly associate quick
rate of swimming with that individual,
yet he aud everybody else would like
to be able to get through the water as
rapidly. Porpoises have been seen to
dart round and round steamer travel
Ing seventeen miles an hour, thus prov
Ing their capacity to swim at n greater
rate than that.
The dolphin may be placed on a level
with the porpoise, but the bonito has
occasionally been known to approach
forty miles for short distances.
Herrings, In shoals, move steadily at
rate between ten and twelve miles;
mackerel swim much faster, and both
trout and salmon go at rapid pace
when migrating up stream for spawn
Ing.
Whales are not fish In the scientific
sense, but 1t is interesting to note that
these monsters swim at rate Of six
teen miles an hour when excited. al
though their ordinary speed is estimat-
ed at between four and five miles.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
The Water CarnivOra.

The number Of carnivorous creatures
found in the water seems out of all
proportion to the usual order Of nature,
but this is perhaps because the minute,
almost Invisible creatures of which the
rivers and ponds are full and which are
the main food of the smaller water car
nivora, live mainly on decaying vege-
table substance, which Is practically
converted and condensed into micro
scopical animals before these become
In turn the food of others.
1t Is as if all the trees and grass on
and were first eaten by locusts or
white ants and the locusts and white
ants were then eaten by semicarnivo-
rous cows and sheep, which We're in
turn eaten by true carnlvora. The wa
ter weeds, both when living and decay
ing, are eaten by the entomostraca, the
entomostraca are eaten by the larvae
Of insects, the perfect insects are eaten
by the fish and the fish are eaten by
men, otters and birds.
Thus we eat the products of the wa
ter plants at four removes In a fish,
while we eat that of the grass or tur-
nips only in the secondary form-beef
or mutton.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23

sage leaves and boil them In gill OF
vinegar for five minutes. Apply this
In folded napkin as hot as it can be
borne to the part affected
For inflamed eyes use the white of
an egg Beaten to froth and add to it
n tablespoonful of rosewater. Apply
with a piece of cotton wool, which
must be changed as often as it dries.
A soothing drink for sore throat that
Is recommended is made Of a pint of
barley water brought to boil over q
hot fire, to which Is added while stir
ring until dissolved an ounce Of the
best gum arabic. Sweeten to taste.
Light being an element Of cheerful
ness, as much Of 1t as the patient can
bear without discomfort should always
be admitted to the sickroom, care be-
ing taken to keep rejecting objects,
such as crystals and looking glasses,
out Of the invalid's view.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
The Costliest Painting.

The Duke Of Marlborough is believed
to be the possessor of the costliest
painting in the world, which was al
one time the property of the first Duke
of Marlborough. The picture is known
as the "Blenheim Madonna" painted
by Raphael in 1907 and now valued al
no less than 10000. 1t is eight feet
high and represents the Madonna and
Child seated on a throne, with figure
Of st. John the Baptist on the left and
that Of st. Nicholas Of Bari on the
right It's almost fabulous value is
due to the fact that it is one Of the
best preserved Of the artists works in
existence.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
ANTHONY TROLLOPE.
Mtserics and Irrltations Incident
Upon Nils Start In Life.


Upon Mis- start In Life.
Anthony Trollope's start In life was
unpromislng. AS he knew no hun
guages, ancient or modern, he became
classical usher at n school In Brussels,
with the promise of commission lp
the Austrian army. Then he was sud
denly transferred to clerkship In the
London postofiice. TIe was disqualified
for the new position by general igno-
rance and special incapacity for the
simplest arithmetic. A vague threat
that he must pass an examination was
forgotten before 1t was put into execu-
ton, and Trollope Enthusiastically
takes occasion to denounce the system
of competitive examination by which
he would have been excluded. Mean
while he was turned loose In London
and attempted to live like gentleman
on 200 year. The results are indlcat-
ed by couple of anecdotes.
a money lender once advanced him
fl, for which, first and last, he paid
Zoo, This person. he says, became so
much attached to him as to pay daily
visit to his office and eNhort him to be
punctual. 'These visits were very ter
rible and can hardly have been Of serv-
ice to me In the oilice.' This mild re-
mark applies also TO the visits from the
mother of young woman In the coun-
try who had fallen In love with him
and to whom he 'lacked tho pluck to
give decided negative" The mother
used to appear with basket on her
arm and an immense bonnet upon her
head and Inquire In loud voice be-
fore all his companions, Anthony
Trollope, when are you going to marry
my daughterT
No wonder that he was miserable.
He was hopelessly In debt and often
unable TO pay for dinner. He hated
his work, he says, and he hated his
idleness; he quarreled with his supe-
riors, who thought him hopelessly in
capable and felt that he was sinking
ITO the lowest pits" At last he heard
OF place In the Irish postoiflce which
everybody desplsed and was successful
on applying for II, because his masters
were glad to get rid of him. At the
same time they Informed his new supe.
rior that he would probably have to be
dismissed on the first opportunity
National Review.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
A Physician Testifies.

II have taken Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and have never used anything in my
life thnt did me the good that did,
says County Physician Geo. w.
Scroggs of Hall County, Ga. Being
n physician / have prescribed it and
found II to give the best results" If
the food you eat remains undigested
In your stomach it decays there and
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. o
William Warner. Gem Pharmacy, IL;
s, Howard st
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
Her Chef From rnri..

"An American woman" says the Bos.
ton Journal, ''who lived In Paris was
famous for her cook. Her dinners were
popular and celebrated, and the conver.
sation was largely tribute to the chef
The day came when she should return
to the United States. Could the cook
be persuaded to go with her? What
Leave Paris? Neverv But she offered
him salary that was incredibly, pre-
posterously high, and he went with
her.
"She had hardly settled her house
when she gave a dinner party that she
hoped would be sensational. Not one
dish was fit to be eaten. The hostess,
almost hysterical, after the gloomy
meal was over rushed to the kitchen
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23

In the whole catalogue Of "chemi-
calls, minerals and rare clements" the
prices Of which are quoted every week
by trade journals, perhaps no name is
more puzzling to the uninitiated than
''infusorial earth" Still, IL one knows
much about dynamite he is aware that
this is the stuff employed as an abb
sorbent to hold the nitroglycerin of
that famous explosive. 1t was Nobel,
the great Swedish engineer, who
founded number of attractive prizes
to encourage scientific progress, who
first discovered the trick by which
nitroglycerin could be safely handled.
Infusorial earth Is composed of the
silicious shells of minute vegetable
organisms, diatoms which reveal won-
derfully complicated and beautiful
structures under the microscope.-New
York Tribune.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23

We sympathize with the tailors Of
Berlin. They may well be indignant
at the way sculptors libel tailoring.
If they have Bismarck clothed in bad
fitting garments, We too. have John
Bright and w. e. Forster portrayed
in garments that would bring the blush
to any tailor's cheek. Sculptors de-
light in folds and looseness, and what
care they that the coat buttons on the
left side or the pocket flaps on one side
are half as large again as on the other.
Buttons and seams are often beneath
their notice, and SO they perpetuate
monstrosities such as no man would or
could wear, let alone any tailor make
London Tailor and Cutter.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
THE DUKE
May Rise TO Highest Place In
Holland.

Amsterdam, Nov. 23.-(Spl.)-It Is
learned that the present condition OF
Queen Wilhelmina is more serious than
was anticipated. 1t is hoped by care
full nursing to assist the Queen to re-
cover her health, but there is consid
cradle anxiety felt In intimate court
circles that her illness will create an
endless succession of difficulties. If
the queen remains childless, the crown
will revert to the duke of Luxembourg,
who Is unpopular in Holland, and dis.
tasteful to the powers.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
II Reached Him.

A letter was received at the postofiice
in Washington directed to the biggest
fool in that city.
The postmaster was absent, and on
his return one of the younger clerks in
formed him of the receipt Of the letter.
"And what became Of it?" inquired
the postmaster.
"Why," replied the clerk, II didn't
know who the biggest fool in Wash
ington was, so | opened 1t myself"
"And what did you find in it?" In
qulred the postmaster
"Find" replied the clerk. "Why,
nothing but the words, Thou art the
man. New York Herald.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
A Little Too Late.

The minister Of a Scotch parish had
great wish that an old couple should
become teetotalers, but they were in no.
wise eager to comply. After much
pressing, however, they consented to
try the experiment, but laying down as
condition that they should be allowed
to keep bottle Of "Auld Kirk" for
medicinal purposes.
About fortnight after John began to
feel his resolution weakening, but he
was determined not to be the first to
give way. In another week, however,
he collapsed entirely
Jenny, woman" he said, 'I've an
awfu' pain in my head. Ye micht gle
me wee drappie an see gin it'll dae
me ony guild"
"Weel, guidman," she replied, "ye're
owre late O. askin', for ever sim that
bottle cam into the hoose I've been
bothered sac WI pains 4 my held It's a.
dune, an there's nae drapple left -
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
Beware of the Cold Bath.

The cold bath in the morning is not
so popular as it was formerly. There
is much energy expended in the re-
action and just at the time of day
when this energy is at Its lowest ebb.
Then, too, cold water has very little
cleansing effect. Very hot water
stimulates the nerves, which is the ef-
feet that we are seeking from the cold
water, while it does not demand the
energy of reaction Of the latter. The
duration Of the morning bath should
be as short as possible-hardly longer
than the mere application Of the water
to the skin, followed by brisk rub
bing. However, many prefer cool
sponge bath in the morning, and if
this is followed by warm glow and
feeling of we'll being 1t certainly Is
beneficial. Many people are not strong
enough to react WELL A hot bath at
night is most cleansing and restful.
General bathing must be regulated by
individual peculiarities. - Emma q.
Walker, NJ. D., in Ladies' Home Jour-
nal
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
IN CUBA.
Akronians Going There
to Live.
Clerk Easton of the BuchteI Is to
Leave Soon.

Clerk Joseph Easton has resigned his
position at the Hotel Buchtel and will
sail for Cuba, Dec. a. to permanently
locate there. Mr.. Easton has pur-
chased land and will engage in grow
ing oranges, lemons etc. He Is but
one Of number of Akron people who
plan to go to Cuba probably to locate
there within the next few months.
There have been number of pur-
chasers of small tracts of land on the
North coast of the Island, and an
American colony to be known az Co
lumbia, Will have among its inhabi-
tants several Akronlans. Mr.. Easton
is enthusiastic over the venture, as
are others who have received letters
from friends who have already gone
there.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
Bald Through Fright,

The recent case of boy who be.
came bald through fright has been dis.
cussed by some people who do not be.
lieve 1t possible. But other cases have
occurred. DR.. Pozzi Paris physician,
once treated fashionable woman who
had been frightened by spending a
night in lonely country villa evading
the attacks Of her husband, who had
been seized with violent hydrophobia.
When rescue came, she dropped para
lyzed, and during the next few days
every hair of her head fell out.-Lon-
don Standard.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
The Question He A.ked.

Sir Peter Edlln Of the British bench
was noted for his courtesy to prison
ers. On one occasion an incorrlgible
culprit was sentenced by him to twelve
months after the mendlcity officer had
given the usual evidence of bad char
acter.
Cant ! speak?" said the prisoner.
"Am to be sentenced, without 'aviDg
'ad q chance?"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
For Their own calves.

A couple of young men were out fish
ing one day and on returning were go
Ing past farmhouse and felt hungry.
They yelled to the farmers daughters,
Girls. have you any buttermllk?"
The reply was gently waited back
to their ears, "Yes, hut we keep 1t for
our own calves"
The boys calculated that they had
business away, and they went.-Coun-
try Gentleman,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23

Certainly you may speak," said the
learned judge. Say what you please.
You shall have every opportunity. I
withdraw the sentence l have just
passed until hear what you have to
urge. Take your time. Pray take your
time"
II want to ask a question, my lord"
"By all means. Put any question you
wish.''
Look at him, my lord" said the old
rogue, pointing his finger at the men,
deity officer. "Isn't he an ugly beg
gar?'
Sir Peter laughed till the tears came,
but he didn't reduce the sentence.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
"Don't You For pet II !"

that 1t is wiser, cheaper, safer and less pain
full to prevent than to cure disease, and un-
less You really enjoy COLES, boiis, head
aches, fevers, rheumatism, dyspepsia, etc,
"St Bernard Vegetable Pills. Upon the
first symptoms OF digestion, clear out the
sluices, before the rising symptoms devas-
be quenched when small, and the rem edy
applied promptly to the place of beginning.
Tho great remedy Of the celebrated m onlSs
commences at that fountain head OF all
disease, the blood by purifying It,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
An Amicted Brother.

Brother Dickey was under the wealth
er the other day. In describing his
symptoms he said Eyes, sub, hits true
dat l amt feelin' half well. In de fust
place, l 'ilicted wild rattlin' er de
bones; den troubled wild battin' er de
eyelids, liftin er de ler leg. wobblin'
er de right foot en- crackin' er de top
skull. All | needs now ter finish me
complete is six months er de unlimited
Observation-Disclosures Constitution.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
It Crushed Heavy Amor Plate
and Further Tests May Prove
II Not Failure.

The failure Of the Gathmann gun
has not been acknowledged and fur
ther tests, it is hoped, will show that
1t will do all that the inventor claims.
These pictures show that the gun
can ut least do something.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
THE HOME DOCTOR.

Ice cream is said to be an infallible
remedy for hiccoughs.
Skin cleanliness, or, In other words,
frequent ablutlon Of the whole person,
Is powerful preseryative against all
infectious and contagious diseases.
10 cure sprain bruise handful of
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23

to find out whether the cooks art was
then, and only then, she discovered
that her famous chef had never cooked
a dinner for her in Paris; that he had
got it all from world famous boule-
ward restaurant"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23

Every one wants something. You
may have something someone else
wants; they may have something YOU
want You can effect an exchange
through the Democrat Liner Columns
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
N1ARY E..wILISrNS

is the confirmation of the gossip Of
villagers here, anent certain move
ments of DIR. Freeman which were
construed to have been part of a mar
rlaee that was extremely quiet.
Where the ceremony took place ID
not known. ,,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23

Metuchen, N. Y, Nov. 23-In an old
mansion, romantic in architecture,
Mary II. wilkins, the novelist,
has begun her honeymoon as the wife
Of p, Charles NJ. Freeman, wealthy
blsiness man of New York.
A6e announcement of their marriage
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-05
THE ELDERLY BACHELOR.

With Miss De Vine l played today on
Brasseywasey links,
And as we played my memory sped to
roller skating Kinks
Where 1 went with her mother more
than twenty years ago.
Then further did the current Of my
Renaissance flow;
1t took me to the days when I, happy
swain, did play
With Miss De Vines dear grandmamma
the game of lawn croquet.
Brooklyn Life.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-05
Self Esteem.

The man who loses on a horse
Declares it's due to luck.
But if he wins tits the result
OF wisdom and of pluck.
Washington Star,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-05
A Matter of Eject.

Pauline-How would you differentiate
wit and humor?
Emeline-Humor makes US laugh; wit
makes us feel as if we We're expected to
laugh.-Detroit Journal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-05
An Energetic Plen.

She-You don't put much fervor into
the love letters you write me.
He-Don't L? Well, perhaps I used
myself up on that love letter I had to
write your father.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-05
The Unobseryant widowcr.
eapolis Journal.

Father-Miranda. isn't it about time
for you to think of getting married?
Miranda-Mercy, pa, l have been
thinking about it ever since I was
thirteen years old.-Somerville Journal.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-10-24
Agalo.t coniLIlallleaaI -lneraFqpL.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 49,, pEACTS OF 1901.


An AGh il,Amgpd sfctiqn fQqr, OF
Ar,iele three d ihst G2Qfi'P'J4'f o.
SECTION 1 5g gSid IA aaY Ibe
after the fhNhk au,f bdfgiShink. OF
The Naliona Census on ana. drAf!er
the enumeration 81 th populations
Of this State,t iihder the authorizes
bfFeinipl U aAq ,p aRpqrti3n
HientGt r0pgusFniJtigu 10 The lipl-o
. Of b,apghicss q t,s bee saadv out ltG tul5
lowing basis oiWiW Each Ug sbc
several cohntltg Ut tile State, having
q i,bpiflafidu lOr tfshlcru Thousand
Z sdiI8 rld2S. &huil be- entitled to
two lclcguE~-~ -aud EVERY county
having Z population. pG uyryrt-'i;ltu
thousand aud less thau tWrnly eight
Thousand sbnls shall ~ tusitlfd 10
fhFte ,lilegates uidnetiry,uiA1ty
having % popuiHiiunfa. FwAuig eight
Thousand anti l'~,- thaudorty rhmioatnd
souls. shall be- eutstie.l 81 four ltlc
gltc. aud every tHsusr hiwuk ID
Isspa3.atbNb 81 fort vlhb,l-aud sud ias-
than Gifts GVr ihiHNind .uiia itlli
BIZ entitled to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., ,and
every CONT :, layibVg pupul0i,at ~
litiy hyr ihoastn, slimlA and ap
wards. -balt baeu*ititd sa six doHr
gaists fiAl mo 'ihuies ufhtI ..u,it az tiru
. ipW ted ativ4 ,tfgpusrtsJ az thu 6ity
3 ~ llaltilhHeG SHALT hpuintitlcd a. thr
mAutteapGdi durgiltna 10 which thr
largest ebmsp .sil,tli Or usiv ba tu
titled agfael4 ihe aforb9mnp aiqppr
tilInfnputi huH thrsftAisIsi Av,4ohabIy
sla,ii h8tt ihc I0wp1i ta provide hy
ms gfnnf tititp lsg tilnr. tpraatJFiue
aud clsbRtht Hfc fduiuicFics 80 rhr
cti'dsbg .lcgislatW 8 districts ~ thc
City Of i!almmora,. 90 ~ tog,u,tkr
ihmn tx mar ~ msY ST. ui equnj
rhIhsInl5bH hun aait di~mipt 4imli
a,watts consist AZ ooulittuouk terri
tofgHl Hl s+tfi f..HN#
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1901-10-24
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
WikT1Gk'F sd dFs1qA bF GebSF

AN ACT to amend section nine, OF
Article five, Of the Constitution OF
1tbFi StTf1 apSt y fppqYidq for the
submission of said Amendment TO the
qRsslliiiioa y2t2rs g[th5S State, 10y adop-
ton or rejection.
SECTION 9. rtfH8 stataY aKttoiney
shall perform stieRHdutfes aid be
ceive such .fees and commissions or
salary Observation-Disclosures Nluushhd
dollars, as aSb now ar aahw hrrelifte4e
be prescribed by law; and ifRhy
State 5 AttprpeX,Sm reeeiYe, ply
other fee or FeYard than such asIis
or may be allowed by, law be, shall.
on conviction thereof, be fen1oted
from Office pr6tidtd, tflalthGStal9 s
Attorney for Blatmdt.p Clty Shall
receive Aa'adhidtl sif;lry of'ftn'tylfisc
hundred "dollars, and 3mllu Have
power tonppoint ond sdGpatys,at an
annual salarglHOia eNegdipaa three
thousand dolkars,qqd such qibW Is
sistants, at such annual salaries not
exceeding fifteen hundred dollars
each, as the 'Supfcnne Bcncho Baltt-s
more City Observation-Disclosures.
all Of said salaries re- bd paid out Of
the fees otthe said6taleis Attorney
Office, as has heHeblieFelbaen pruettc@
ed. grl N W