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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09

was the guest of friends in this city,
Sunday.
Mr.. John Beam. of Mansfield, visited
friends in this city Sunday.
Puritan Camp, No. 1T46 Royal Neigh
bors of America. will give a band con-
cert and lawn fete at the corner of
South Main and Falor sts., Tuesday
evening.
MI o. j. Keyes was in Cleveland
Saturday.
Attorney John Halderman went to
Medina Saturday on business.
A party of Akron people enjoyed an
outing Saturday at the home of Mr.. c.
o. Hale, at Ira, o. Those in the party
were Prof. and Mrs. s. P. Ortiz Prof.
and Mrs. o. e. Olin, and Miss Charlotte
H. Olin, Miss Harriet Wise DR.. and
Mrs. II. II. Jacobs, DR.. and Mrs. Chas.
w. Millikin DR.. and Mrs. W. s. Chase.
Mis- Carita McEbright and DR.. T. F.
Waters.
The A. F. G. picnic of Buchtel col
lege was held at Silver lake Friday
afternoon and evening. The evening
was spent in dancing and having a
good social time.
The annual picnic of the West Con-
gregational Sunday school will be held
at Silver lake, Wednesday, June II.
Miss Mary Hagelbarger Of Coshoc-
ton, is visiting in Akron.
Mr.. Fred Work has gone to Pitts
burg and Salisbury, Pa, for a weeks
trip. Before returning home he will
attend the commencement exercises Of
Kiskinetas school.
The mock marriage of Miss Alice
Roosevelt and King Alphonso" was
one of the features Of a delightful
porch party given Mt the pleasant home
of Mrs. Harry j. Dellenberger on May
ST. A dainty repast was served.
Mr.. and Mrs John Cain of Doyles-
town were the guests of Mr. and Mrs
3. f. Wurts, of College st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
WANTED-2O0 boys or girls. under Id
Big pay, easy worA Apply Tuesda9
morning at Room 10, 224 5. Main si
AoI
CITY NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that bids wi
be received at the office Of the Boar
of City Commissioners up to SO
O'Clock p, m, Saturday, June ii, 100.
for the old city building lot located q
the corner Of Main and Quarry street
and having a frontage on Main stre'
o. 1880 feet,
Said bids are to be enclosed in
sealed envelope, and addressed "Bit
for the City Building Lot" and delive
ed to the Clerk on or before the oboy
time.
The City Commissioners hereby i
serve the right TO reject any or all bid
Akron, Ohio, June o, 1902.
CHAS. H. ISBEII'.
Clerk
June 9-10-11-12-13
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
Elected Officers.

Akron lodge. knights of Pythias. met
Friday evening and elected the follow
ing officers; AAenry Hosfield, G. c.;
August Nenner, V. c.; w. e. Smith.
prelate; F. j. Wilson. NJ. of W.; f. w.
Waser, Nj. of A.; L. Craig, |. G.; r.
Gray, o. &. @Gu
After election of officers three can.
didates received the rank of Page. Ii
is earnestly requested that as many
as can be present at the next meeting
as we will have three candidates fol-
the Esquire rank. Members of other
*. of +. lodges are cordially invited.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
BIRTHS.

Wright-To Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. II.
Wright. i0I Sumner St, Friday, June
Q, son.
Krahl-To Mr. and Mrs. Bernhard
Krahl, 304 Sherman st. Friday, June
C, daughter
Yervoski-To Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Yervoski. 221 Furnace ST., Thursday,
June i, daughter.
Diller--To Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Diller,
la Kirkwood, Thursday, June >, a
daughter.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
FINED $40.
Police Judge Couldn't Let Bat
MastersOn Go.

New York, June Civilian (Bat)
Masterson. j. T.. Sanders, Leopold
Frank and James c. Sullivan, who
were arrested Friday night on tine
charges of having swindled George A.
Snow, by means Of a brace. game Of
faro, and were held ON an affidavit
made out by the detectives, charging
them with misdemeanor in having pos
session of gambling paraphernalia, were
re-arraigned today and discharged
Masterson was fined $40 for carrying
a concealed weapon.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
UNSETTLED.
Trial of Jacob Armsbaugh Was
Begun Monday.

The trial Of Jacob Armsbaugh, ac-
cused Of throwing the stone which
struck Earl Weegar on the head and
fractured his skull, was begun in Po.
lice court, Monday morning. Attorney
ii. c. Sanford defended Armshaugh.
Considerable tlmc was spent In the
taking of testimony, and after the
prosecution had rested its case the
remainder of the proceedings were
postponed until Tuesday. Weegar
proves steadily at the hospital, despite
the terrible blow he received. and il
is believed that he will recover.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
A New Pastor.

Rev ID. r, Crotty, pastor of the Cath.
Ollie missions at Cuyahoga Falls and
Peninsula, and of the church at Hud.
son, has been transferred by Bishop
Horstmann to Wcllsville. Rev. Mr..
Moran, Of Cleveland, will take Rev.
Mr.. Crotty's place. lie is "A young priest
and was assistant at ST, Patrick's 3
church Cleveland ofwhic h church
DR.. Francis I. Moran is pastor.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
DAN MYERS
Under Arrest on Serious Charge
In BarbertOn.
Especial correspondence

Especial Correspondence
Barberton, June 9.-Dan Myers. aged
23, was arrested Saturday night, by
Marshal Ferguson, charged with at,
temped criminal assault upon his moth.
er, Mrs, Hattie Myers, who is the COM
planning witness. This is alleged to
have taken place Saturday night. My.
ors was held over Sunday and had n
hearing before Mayor Buel, Monday
afternoon. At the time of going to
press the case had not been disposed of.
Myers Is the man who once locked
Marshal Ferguson in his own Jail. lie
was released from the workhouse only
month ago having served sentence
for throwing stones at freight train.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09

Read not to contradict and refute.
nor to believe and take for granted, :,
nor to find talk and discourse; but to
weigh and consider. Some books are
TO be tasted, others to he swallowed,
and some few 10 be chewed aud di.
gested; that is, some books are to be
reud only in parts. others to he read,
but not curiously; and some few TO be
read wholly and with diligence and at.
tention.- Bacon.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
THE FISH ARE BITING.

Up in Wisconsin and Michigan. First
class tinln service Chicago & North.
Western R'y during the fishing season.
Summer tourist rates now In effect.
Direct connections is made at Chicago
with all lines from the south and
east. Ask any ticket agent for partlc-
ulars, or address A. r. Cleveland, ao34
Superior street. Cleveland, O.,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
PARENTS
Worried About Disappearance Of
Harry Chase.

Harry Chase, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
+. Chase, aged 16, disappeared from
his home last week and has not been
heard from since. His parents fear
that he has been hurt or killed as he
had no trouble at home, and had not
talked of leaving. The boy was nicely
dressed when he left.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
BLAZE
Swept Away Life
and Property.
Saratoga Visited by a
Costly Fire.
Probable That Five Lives We're
Lost.

Saratoga, n. Y, June 9.--One person
was killed, one fatally injured, two
others severely hurt, and number Ne
reported missing as the result of hre
here early today. The property de-
stroyed was valued at 100000 with
estimated insurance of $175,000. The
dead:
Mrs. Mabie.
Injured:
Fire Chief Shadwick, perhaps fatal
Iy burned about head.
Mrs. Hart.
Young girl, name unknown.
The missing:
Mrs. Owen.
Mrs. NJ. G. Hart.
Mrs. Ahern.
David Rowland and wife.
Mrs. Morris
Miss Morris and Miss Ida Foster.
Mrs. Mabie, who was burned to
death, was asleep in her apartments
in the Arcade. The fire started in the
Arcade building on Broadway and de-
stroyed that building, together with the
Shackleford and the Theatre Saratoga
located in the Citizens National Bank
building. That portion of the latter
building, occupied by the bank, was
damaged only by water. The contents
of the safes and deposit vaults remain
intact.
Fortunately there was no wind. 9th
erwise the fire. which was in the heart
Of the city and not far from several OF
the largest hotels, might have develop
ed into general conflag grafton.
BY hard work the firemen succeeded
In checking the flames and at 5:25 a
M the fire was pronounced to be under
control
Chief Chadwick was injured in rescu
Ing Mrs. Hart from one of the burn
Ing buildings.
The missing persons were tenants OF
the Arcade building. The burned
buildings were occupied by offices ant
Z stores, among them being the postollice
the Daily Saratogian, newspaper: thu
Western Union Telegraph company
Saratoga and Boston Telegraph Co
Municipal Telegraph and Stock com
psny: Saratoga County treasurer's Of
fee and Theatre Saratoga.
The fire Is believed to have caused
five fatalities besides the death of Mrs
Mabie. Search will he made for bodie
as soon as the ruins are sufficient,
cool.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
Horse Killed.

A horse owned by Mr., f, A. Dewey,
OF Fay ST.. was struck by ear on the
Northern Ohio railroad as some switch
ing was being done at the elevator of
Botzum Bros, Saturday afternoon, and
60 badly injured that 1t was necessary
To shoot the animal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
IN THE DARK
A Girl Was Robbed Of
So.
Man Who Sought to Aid Her
Also Robbed.
Especial Correspondence)

Especial Correspondence
Lake, June o.--On last Monday eve
ming Miss Alice Menson alighted from
street car north of Uniontown,
while on her way to her home, was
waylaid by a man and robbed Of 81.
The next evening while in Uniontown
she related her misfortune to Mr..
Chas. Palmer. who took an interest
in her case and they both visited the
telephone exchange to communicate
with the authorities, and while there
Mr.. Palmers buggy was ransa cked
and a suit of new clothes taken worth
$50. Steps will be taken to bring the
thief to justice.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
OYSTER BAY
Will be Summer Home of the
Presidents Family.

Washington, June 9.--AIrs. Roosevelt
and her children left Washington this
forenoon on the Dolphin for Oyster
Bay, where the family viii spend the
summer.
Mrs Roosevelt will remain at Oyster
Bay until after July 4. She will then
return to Washington and remain with
the President until she leaves Wash
ington.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
ANXIOUS
Searchsrs Inquire For News Of
Loved Ones.

Boston, June 0.-The harbor mas
ter's Office and the police stations
along the water front were besieged
today by anxious men and women,
making inquiries for friends who went
out in small crafts yesterday, and
had not returned when heavy squall
swept over the harbor between seven
and eight o'clock last evening. More
than 20 persons were missing this
morning. The squall came very quick
ly and was unusually strong and it is
feared that small boats. heavily load
ed, could not have survived.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
APPLAUSE
Won by Great Western at Sunday
Concert.

The first of the series Of concerts to
be given In Grace park by the Great
Western band was attended by about
5000 persons yesterday. The selec-
tions We're excellent and literally ap-
plauded. A cornet duet by Messrs.
Foster and Parker and a tuba solo by
Mr.. Fred Ranney, were pleasing mum.
bers.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
GLENDALE LODGE
May be Improved by Cemeter,
Association.

Alterations in the lodge at Glendale
are contemplated by the Ladies' Gem
etery Association. One proposition un-
der consideration is that of enlarging
the present Office at the lodge.
The annual strawberry lunch of the
Congregational church tomorrow noon
and evening.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
Hi. Greate.t Objection.

"You object to Mormonism and other
forms of polygamy OH moral grounds, !
supposei"
"Well, partly. partly. but not entire
ly."
"What else should make it offensive
to you?'
what else! why. great mackerel,
think of coming home late from the
club and having to make explanations
to ten or fifteen wivesY-Chicago Post.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
New Policemen.
(special Corresnondencel

Especial Correspondence
Barberton, o., June 9.-Tobe Swas.
sick, Fred Werntz and Fred I.afcvre,
are Barberton's new policemen. They
have been appointed by Mayor Buel
and will begin their service tonight.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. person in
each county to manage business, old
established house. solid financial
standing; straight bona fide weekly
cash salary SIS paid by check each
Wednesday. with all expenses direct
from headquarters; money advanced
for expenses. Manager, 3T9 Cax-
tonBldg,, Chicago.
June ., II, 10, 1s, 81, %, %, 80.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
DECLINES
Offer Recently Made by City
Commissioners.

A week ago the Commissioners voted
to grant Undertaken c. r. Parke 81 for
each run made by his ambulanc when
called by policeman or for city work.
Mr. Parks has declined to accept this
sum. and states that under no oircum-
stances would it be possible for him to
do the work of the city for such n price.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
DEATH.

WICKLINE-Lawre Wickline,
infant son of Mr., and Mrs. Chas.
Wickline, of lis Cook St. died Mon
day. Funeral services will be held
frCm the residence Tuesday morning
at 10 o'clock. Services private.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09

Do today's duty, fight today's temp
tations, and do not weaken and dis
tract yourself by looking forward to
things which YOU can not see, and
could not understand if you saw them.
Charles Kingsley.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE-Until Friday pm, house
hold goods of various kinds, includ-
ing Domestic sewing machine in
frst-class working order. Call 226
Home ST. 42-44s
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
OWNED UP.
Jacob Bell Pleaded
Guilty.

Jacob Bell, partner in crime with
James Guyder, who was found guilty
of robbery, Friday afternoon, pleaded
guilty Monday of completely in the
robbery which was committed in Bar
berton. Wallace Straits was then
placed on trial on the same charge
He was indicted with Bell and Guyder,
but a struggle will be made to prove
his innocence.
COURT NOTES.
Judge Kohler went to Elyria to hold
court. Monday.
Judge Hayden is trying criminal
cases in court room No. while Judge
Weber is hearing equity cases in room
No. 2.
Nellie May Griffin has sued for di>
vorce from Geo. c. Griffin. She al
leges that he ordered her to leave their
home, May 10, and that he has at other
times mistreated her. She asks that
he be restrained from dsposing of
property which he owns in Coventry
township and that she be awarded
alimony.
In answer to the petition of Lydia
White Paddock for the annulment OF
her marriage to him. Thos. McKenna
has stated in Common Pleas court
that lie was married to Lydia by JUS
tice ID. I. Thomas, in Cleveland, April
10. He emphatically denies that he
persuaded her to marry him while she
was in an intoxicated condition.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
Purely Agricultural.

Caller-ror goodness sake. what's
that noise?
Hauskeep--Girl next door is having
her voice cultivated.
Caller Hub! What are they doing
plowing it?
Hauskeep II don't know. but the
sound of it is Observation-Disclosures
Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
VOTE:
On Continuance of
Strike.
Furnace Men Will Take
Furnace

Youngstown, o.. June 9.-The Ex-
ecutive committee of the Furnace
mems union which met here today,
decided TO take a referendum vote on
the question Of re-openng the blast
furnace strike in the Mahoning val
ley on account Of the three stacks of
the Oliver and Snyder company, Of
Sharpsyile, Pa, which company has
not signed the scale. The committee
will also put to vote the question of
whether the other Shenango men 60
to work and levy an assessment to
pay the Oliver and Snyder workmen
their full wages while they continue
the strike.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
PLATFORM
or Passenger Car Damaged In
T Wreck.

A e. & o. westbound freight ran
into the rear end of a c.. A. e c.
passenger train, No. 504, Sunday
about noon short distance below the
old Erie passenger depot. The freight
was going slowly at the time and no
damage was done beyond the smash.
ing of the rear platform of passenger
car. There were no passengers on the
train.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
LAST LINKS :.

The annual picnic of the employees
of the Whitman & Barnes Co will
be held at Conneaut lake, Saturday,
June %, The fare will be $1O0. The
train will leave the Union depot at
I am.
The Masonic picnic will be held at
Lakeside, Tuesday. June "a.
The pupils of the Sisters Of St.
Joseph will give a musical and liter
nry recital In st. Vincent's hall Tues.
day evening.
For good work. call mp 9l2, City
Laundry, 1868 South Main st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09

LOST-A black leather purse containi
ing $50 or $5T, newspaper clippings
and X. Of T. lodge receipt. owne5
DIR. J. T, Beall, Ontario. Ohio. Find
er will receive reward if returned q
C. H. Elliott 406 S. Forge ST.. Bell
phone, Cherry 1902. 42-4S|
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09

LOST-A locket with monogram A. W.
NJ. Liberal reward il returned to
o. W.Myers, American Sewer Pipe
Co.. Barberton, 0. 42-44*
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09

History will show that the worst
quarrels are between former friends
and former lovers.-Atchison Globe.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09

Higgins-So you are proud of the lano
of your birth. eh? What did 1t ever
do to be proud Of?
Wiggins-wasn't born there?-Bos.
ton Transcript.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09

WANTED-A young girl to assist iil
housework in small family. M
washing. Apply 11S Adams st.
42-44
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09
IoNEY TO LOAN on REAL ESTATE

MONEY TO LOAN on REAL ESTATE
500 5000
5000 s70C
$500 $sOG,
S400 $90ti
$500 $1OodI
Hale & Coates, 314 Everett bldg, Tell
Peoples 3T7 9t
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-09

WANTED-A girl for general house,
work, 210 South Union st. 42-44S
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-26
II Filtration u)ith One of
JpOkQne'S Bachelor Girls

First amazed ct what he thought
spinal marrow commenced slowly to
CONCEAL as he began to regret his
offer.
He managed however, to stammer
that he would call at the office at the
closing time as he fumbled for his
cigarette case, for he felt that he
needed bracing. This sort of con-
quest was a little swift. he thought,
and worked sad havoc with his
nerves.
He was not prepared for the shock
which reached the solar plexus of his
affection when he. with assumed
hardihood. asked before lighting the
match: you don't object. do your
fiourishing the cigarette.
mot in the least. If you don't
mind. I'll join you" was the reply
that settled the little Willie as the
firm, white hand of the bachelor girl
reached for the case.
Well. she got the cigarette and II
now hangs by a bright ribbon above
her desk. She was not compelled to
light it, for the erstwhile flirter hard
ly Waited to make his adieu.
Il did not intend to tease him." the
lady confided to reporter, but
could see in a few minutes that he
interpreted my frankness wrong. 50
l decided to shock him out of his
notions that way"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-26

From his softly slurring consonants
his native east. too, was indicated
as he bowed low on beholding the
keyboard goddess.
NO" was the reply to his ques-
ton. mo members of the firm are in
at present They are attending an
important suit and probably will not
be back for an hour. Won't you be
seated"
An invitation in so alluring q tone
admitted of no refusal.
Here was a chance indeed not to be
lightly esteemed. Charming girl, no
disturbance and all the accessories of
q delicious Irritation.
The dancing digits of the typist
finally came to a stop and with a
whirl she faced the gentle Willie.
Delightful mawning" he said
Yes" came the brisk reply, "the
sleighing is fine"
"Have you 'er been indulging late
ly?" and the sweeping lashes Of the
youth cast their most bSwitching
shadows.
yes. indeed. twice this week. Was
out until one this morning."
"Would you honor me this evening
provided you've no engagements"
boldly Intercepted the young man.
Certainly" came the reply with
gusto that took away several pieces
of the young mans firtatious de-
Sirps
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-26

Despite its hundreds of eligible and
heretofore desirable young men. Spo-
kane boasts of coo members of the
bachelor girl class.
Independent, selfsupporting and
aggressive, for the most part this
noble 600 has foresworn the matri-
monial market and all masculine
Establishments save In a degree strict
ly platonic.
Brushing shoulder to shoulder with
business men, without the bushes Of
the coy maidenhood of a few years
ago. the bachelor girl infests every
office. They can talk on every sub
ject sensibly, logically and without a
lapse into personal matters, millinery
or dressmaking. of which the latter
know nothing.
A young man the other day got out
of the elevator and stepped into the
sanctum, the annex to a prominent
lawyers office. where reigns a fair
type of Spokane's bachelor glrldom,
whose graft is the clever and accur-
ate manipulation Of a typewriter and
a marvellous rapidity with the mystic
characters of stenography.
The young man was plainly a speci-
men of the genus Willie Boy, per-
fumed and dainty and fairly reekine
with personal charm--attractivene
wholly physical, but calculated In any
other feminine sphere than the bach
elor girls to claim victims by the
VIII oleSale,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-26
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
HOLDING MEETING

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Dec. 26.-
Eminent historians. educators and
others are here to attend the eigh-
teenth annual meeting Of the Amsri-
can Historical society. which will be
in session here during the next few
days. American history and especial
ly that pertaining to the western
part of the continent will be discuss
ed by galaxy of prominent histor-
ians that will include, among others.
Charles Francis Adams of Boston,
James A. WOODBURY. of Indiana uni
versity, Charles w. Colby of MoGill
university, Earle w. Dow of the Uni
versity of Michigan. William p. Trent
of Columbia university, William NC
Donald of Brown university and
Henry L. Bourne Of Western Reserve
university.
In connection with the meeting Of
the Historical society the annual
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-26
The Origin OF Kissing
Under the MiStLetOe.

of the mistletoe. and perhaps even
to the killing of the king of the wood
along with 1t. Till the new mistle-
toe grows, arc not all things allow
able? AT any rate. the hint is cast
out as a possible explanation of sa-
turnalian freedom in general. and
kissing under the mistletoe In par
ticular. 1t may conceivably survive
as the last faint memory Of that wild
orgy of license which accompanied
the rites of SO many slain gods
Tammuz, Adonis. Dionysus and Attis.
Much mitigated by civilization and
Christianity. it suggests, said the
narrator. some dim 1ineaments of the
mad feasts which Herodotus describes
for us over the dead Gods of Egypt.
So far back in the realms Of savage
thought does that seemingly pictur-
esque and harmless mistletoe hurry
us.