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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
How Muskrats Are Trapped.

Trapping is one of the modes by
which muskrats are secured. The traps
are made Of boards about six inches
wide and three feet long. These are
nailed together like an ordinary box
trap. the open ends being secured by
swinging doors of wire network fasten-
ed to the upper part of both entrances.
These doors allow easy ingress to the
trap, but once in the rat cannot get out
without opening the door by pulling 1t
to him, which secret they seem very
slow to discover. These traps are put
in the leads running from the houses to
the water when the tide is at low ebb
and the rats are out feeding. On the
return they crawl up the leads. push
against one Of the wire doors Of the
trap. which Immediately opens into the
trap but they cannot 60 farther, as the
next door opens toward them. Before
they can gnaw out the tide makes up,
and they are drowned in the trap.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
PRICE PER POUND.
How Much Is Good Solid
Flesh Worth?

When little tot that can hardly
walk calls out .or Grape-Nuts before
she gets M from the bed In the morn
ing there must be something pleasing
about the food.
Her father says; Il can safely say
that every pound of Grape-Nuts used
In my family has been worth dollar
IN gold to me. TO Illustrate; About
five years ago | was Ill and run down
from 100 pounds to 13O. After got
so | could get about, my stomach trou-
bled me and | never could get above
l2S pounds although tried all kinds
of food.
Finally l was put on Grape Nuts
and kept ii up for eight months.
realized | was fleshing up again and
when weighed found l had recovered
my loo pounds | have since been
able to hold my own. My stomach is
in fine condition.
My family all eat Grape-Nuts and
are all improved In health. Even my
little tot who can hardly talk calls
for Grapc'Nuts before she is out Of
bed In the morning.
! stand for nothing but what is
right and honest, and | am quite will
ing you shonld print my name If you
choose to publish this letter. Il. a..
Brainard, Blnghampton. n. T., No. 8
Gold st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
LOVES SACRIFICE.
An Engagement Ring Which Ampu.
tates a Finger Joint.

An Engagement Ring Which Ampu.
tates a Finger Joint.
chronological experts agree that with
most Australian tribes every woman is
betrothed in infancy or even In antici-
pauon Of her birth. According to some
mysterious law of their own, this is
arranged by the old men of the family
the women having no voice in the mat
Ter. The age of the proposed husband
IL not taken into consideration, SO that
IL frequently happens that by the time
the girl Is OF marriageable age her
Intended Is an old man. II In the
meantime some younger man has set
his heart upon her, this means a fight,
In which the unfortunate bride to be,
as she is dragged away, is certain to
come in for share Of the blows which
the rival suitors deal out to each other
IN some of the coast districts, where
not all the girls are promised in infan-
cy, the betrothal of young woman to
man who follows the occupation Of
fisherman compels her to lose the
hrst joint Of the little finger of her lert
hand. This slow and painful opera
tion Is performed by n stout string
bound tightly about the Joint-an en-
gagemeut ring with which one would
Willingly dlspensel A marriage H.
cense, equally unique, is common In
some sections. where the chief gives
to the prospective groom a peculiarly
knotted string. possessing which he IL
free to seek the wife Of his choice
Woman's Home Companion.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
Tn. Oldest Epitaph.

The oldest epitaph in English. which
is found in churchyard In Oxford
shiro and dates from the year 1870, to
modern readers would be unintelligi-
BILE not only from Its antique typog-
raphy, but from Its obsolete language,
the first two lines Of which run as fol-
lows and may be taken as sample Of
the whole:
Man com & Sc how schal allie dede
be: wen VOW comes bad g. bare: moth
hav ven we away fare: all ye werines
vt We for care"
The modern reading would be: "Man,
come and see how shall al! dead be
when you come poor and bare; nothing
have when we away fare. All is wea-
riness that we for care"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
Countess Perveau and the House
In Which She Died.

Friendless, save for former maid,
who took her from an aImshouse, and
sheltered her In a little hut in the
negro colony in upper Atlantic ave,
Brooklyn, Nine. Adele Perveau, once
Countess de Doreau, ana one of the
most brilliant and popular women in
Paris during the days of the Second
Republic, is dead.
After distinguished social career
in Paris and subsequently in Washing
ton, she lost her large fortune; help
from friends and relatives grew less
and finally ceased, and the once beau
tiful Countess was driven to apply
for admission to the Kings County
Almshouse at Flatbush. 1t was there
she was found by Mrs. Sarah Smith,
who had been her maid when she was
leader IN the official and diplomatic
set In Washington.
Nine. Perveau was born near Paris
u years ago, and was early married
to the Count dc Doreau. He was
'killcd in duel and his widow became
the wife of Henri Perveau, n wealthy
citizen who came to the United states,
making his home in Washington.
Later the young couple came to
New Iork,occupying an old-fashloned
house In Gold ST.. where NJ. perycau
died. After his death Nine. Perveau.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
CLOSE CALL.
Disastrous Fire Narrowly Avert
ed at Grace Reformed Church.

An oversight on the part of some
one, resulted in the over-heating of
the hot water plant at the Grace Re-
formed church, last night with the
further result that a disastrous fire
was narrowly averted. The gas in
the furnace was left burning full force
all night, and some wood which was
lying near, caught fire Thursday morn
ing. The trouble was discovered by
the janitress Of the building, and
she hurried at once to Police head
quarters and gave the alarm. Officers
Joe Kempel and Sherman France AZ
once proceeded to the spot and had
no difficulty in sel..ng matters right.
The entire building was filled with
smoke.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16

Disraell once said: You know have
the honor Of being one Of the elder
brethren of the Trinity House. Well,
there Is a special uniform belonging to
the Office. One day was about to
attend levee at st. James palace,
and my valet laid out my diplomatic
uniform ready for me to put on. Plac-
ing implicit confidence in him, put It
on and went to the levee. On appear
Ing before the prince his royal high
ness jocularly remarked: 1T won't do.
You're found out In what, sir?' in
quired. oh said the prince, you've
got the wrong trousers on And to my
horror, on looking down found that
l had got my diplomatic uniform coat
on with the Trinity House trousers. 1t
seemed to amuse the prince immense
"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
FATE SENT HER
To the Very Spot Where Her hus.
band Was Killed.

Seattle, Wash, Jan, l8--A strange
fate has placed Mrs. william Mere
dith, widow of the late Chief of Po-
lice, who was killed by John W. Con
sidine, In charge OF the sub.postoiiice
located on the very spot where her
husband received his death wound.
After Meredith was killed his widow
found herself thrown upon her own
resources, with two small children TO
care for. She took the Civil Service
examination and awaited develop.
ments. A short time ago the postal
authorities instructed Scattle's post.
master to remove the sub-postofiice
from Lees drug store. Postmaster
Smith then made two new sub-sta-
tions, one OF which IL located IN Guys
drug store, where Meredith and Con.
sidine fought TO death
No sooner was this done than an
official order came from Washington
appointing Mrs. Meredith postal
clerk, and assigning her to duty al
Guys drug store. Owing to the pe
culIar conditions an effort viii be
made 10 have Mrs. Meredith trans
ferred TO another location, where Tho
shadow on her happiness viii not b,
constantly thrust upon her.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
HEALTH LAWS.
State Board of Health Wants Them
Revised,

Columbus, o., Jan. l0.--,rhe State
Board Of Health approved the draft of
a bill providing for thorough revis.
ion of the health laws of Ohio. Among
the many changes il provision requlr-
ing local boards ana health officers
to take all precautions against the
spread of contagious diseases. 1t
makes obligatory the posting of plac.
ards and the quarantinlng of patients
Another important change is the pro-
vision authorizing the councils OF mu-
inequalities of less than 1000 inhabl-
thnts to appoint health officer to per.
form the duties now performed by 10.
cal boards of health.
The bill will soon be introduced in
the Legislature,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16

DN. W ANA1As oi hhu1inks hAious
scribe the best, and as know and have
proven that there is nothing in Materia
Medica which equals Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound in
severe cases Of female disorders, I
unhesitatingly prescribe it, and have
never yet been sorry. l know Of moth
ing better for ovarian troubles and for
falling of the womb or alterations; it
absolutely restores the affected parts
to their normal condition quicker and
better than anything else. l have
known it to cure barrenness in wo-
men, who to-day are happy mothers Of
children, and while the medical pro-
fession looks down upon patents
have learned, instead, to lookup to
the healing potion, by whatever name
it be known. If my fellow physicians
dared tell the truth, hundreds of them
would voice my sentiments. - DIR.
WANATA, Lansing, Mich.
$4,000 forfeit II dboue testimonial is not genuine.
The record Of Lydia K. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound cannot be
equalled. Accept no substitute.
Mrs. Pinkham advises sick wo.
men free. Address Lynn, Mass.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
by a Devoted Servant

unacquainted with business methods
IN the United States, found great diff
ticulty In managing her large for
tune, and she was forced to move
into cheaper and cheaper lodgings and
finally to appeal to her husbands rel
atives in Paris for aid. These finally
censed and she went to the almshouse.
From there she was taken to the little
hut In which she died, attended only
by her former maid. The hut was
built of old boards and pieces of tin,
and was held by squatter's title. The
two old women lived entirely alone,
Mrs. Smith doing odd jobs of wash
ing to keep the larder supplied.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
Ears.

If your ears burn, people say, some
one 10 talking about you. This is very
old, for Pliny says, "When our ears do
glow and tingle. some do talk of us in
our absence"
Shakespeare. in "Much Ado About
Nothing" makes Beatrice say to Ur-
sula and Hero, who had been talking
of her. "What fire is in mine ears!"
Sir Thomas Browne ascribes this
conceit to the superstition Of guardian
angels who touch the right ear If the
talk is favorable and the left If other-
wise. This is done to cheer or warn.
One ear ,tingles. some there be
That are snarling now at me.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
The silent Boatmuu

"Who can swim? Who can swim ?'sl
shouted man who wanted to cross a
river in boat. A crowd Of boatmen
gathered round him, crying: II can. ST.
gnor! / can!'
Only one was silent and remained in
his boat all the time.
"And can't you swim? 2" inquired the
stranger.
No" was the mans curt reply.
Then you shall take me across"
The gentleman had adopted this
method to escape the importantly oc
rival boatmen in that part Of the coun-
try. Perhaps also he shrewdly sus-
pected that man who could not swim
would be the safer pilot.-Capitan Fra
casa.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
MOTHER HOLD-Up.
Second in Perkins Park In Short
Time.

VIM. Bland, 153 Gale ST., reported
to the police, Thursday, that he was
help up by two men in Perkins park,
last night, but that he escaped with
out loss.
This Is the second hold-up that has
been reported from that part of the
city within few days, and the officers
are Investigating carefully
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
MORE MEMBERS
Will be Taken Into Por-
tase Golf Club.
Annual Meeting and Election
Last Night.

The Portage Golf club has recognized
the need of all extension of the mem
bership limit, because of the growth
in popularity of the organization, and
at the annual meeting, which was held
last night in the parlors of the Second
National bank, the membership limit
was extended to $50. The club has
had waiting list of desirable mem
bers for some time, and the change
Will allow these to be taken in
Officers were elected as follows:
II. l.. Marvin, president; Reginald
Wright, secretary, and George A.
Barnes, treasurer. The president will
appoint an executive committee, Il
green's committee and n house com
mittee in short time.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
Needed No Help.

Mrs. Hiram Ofren-And do you think
you could do the cooking for the family
with little help from me?
Applicant-No. ma'am. Oh do not.
Mrs. Hiram Offen-You don't?
Applicant-No, ma'am. but Oi'm sure
OF cud do 1t widout amy help from
you.-Philadelphia Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16

Mrs. Snaggs-I read a paragraph Ia
the paper which said. woman was
made before mirrors. but 1t wasn't her
fault" Don't you think that is mean
remark to n,ske about woman?
Mr.. Snnggs-Yes. l think 1t is. What
the writer meant to say was that wo-
man was made before mirrors and had
been before them ever since.-Ex>
change.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16

Senator Hannas suggestion that the
new Presidents immOderate way of
talking may affect certain business In
terests may have had special reference
to the business interests which would
be benefited by IA ship subsidy law.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16

The usual number of freak bills are
going to be introduced ut the present
session of the Ohio Legislature. but
up TO date no statesman has proposed
u law to hang anarchists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
RECEPTION
And Opening Of Ameri.
Can National.
Annual Meeting and Selection Of
Officers.
Especial correspondence

Especial Correspondence.)
Barberton, Jan. 16.-The formal omen.
Ing of the American National bank was
held here Tuesday, In connection with
the annual meeting. Although the
present quarters have been occupied
for about two weeks, there had been
no formal opening, and the rooms were
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16

Representative Seeses declaration
that he shall do nothing toward re-
forming Akrons government unless it
has the approval of the people of
Youngstown, should make him Inn
mensely popular-in Youngstown.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16

The one lone Sheriff elected In
Maine last year by the Prohlbitionists,
has made such good record that one
OF the leading manufacturers of his
county has published statement en-
dorsing him for reelection. This cir
cumstance affords The New Voice, the
national organ of the Prohibition party.
an opportunity to assume that the
cause of Prohibition has all but tri-
umphed. Speaking of popular Sher-
IFS, what's the matter with our own
Billy Williams, of Akron, who ran
nearly 1900 votes ahead OF his ticket
for reelection few years ago2
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
No Cause For Alarm.

Nervous Passenger ION New Haven
steamer)--T There's a very peculiar noise
IN the water tonight. Do you notice 1t,
captain?
Captain--Yes, madam; that's the reg
ular Long Island sound Harlem Life.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
WHEN THE C'0N-pONE'S HOT.

Dey is times in life when Nature
Seems to slip cog and 20,
Jes' n-rattlin' down creation,
LAX an oceans overflow;
When the worl jes' stahts a-spinnin
LAX pickaninny's top,
An you cup o. JOY is brimmin'
Twcll it seems about to slop.
An you feel jcs' lax Il racah,
Dat is trainin' fu to trot-
When yo' nanny ses de blessin'
An de co'n-pones hot.
| have hcerd o. lots o. sermons,
An I've heerd O lots o prayers.
An I've listened to some singin'
Dat has TUX me UP de stairs
OF de Glory-Lan' an set me
Jes' below de Mnhster's th'one,
An have lef' my hawt singin'
In n happy aftahtone.
But dem wuds so sweetly murm,red
Seems to tech de softes' spot,
When my nanny scs dc blcssn'
An de co'n-pones hot.
Paul Laurence Dunbar.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16

When $4,000 inhabitants of the Dan
ish West indies petition the King OF
Denmark not to sell the islands without
the consent Of the people, they put
up strong plea for the rule of the
Declaration of Independence that all
governments derive their just powers
from the consent OF the governed.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
A NOTED PHYSICIAN
Makes an Important Statement.
Of Interest to All Women.

"DEAR MRS. PNKHAx The hone
est, intelligent physician is above the
School, Whatever is best in each
case should be used, no matter to what
school . physician belongs. I, as .
matter of conscience, can only pre-,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16

It is plain that Senator Foraker
wishes to be the Roosevelt administra-
ton man in Ohio, and 1t is equally
clear that he is in fair way to be
so regarded, If, indeed, he has not
already quite completely sidetrackcd
his amiable friend, Mr.. Hanna.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16

President Schwab appears to be az
successful in breaking the bank at
Monte Carlo as he Is in breaking
strikes.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16

A very charitable view of 1t would
be that President Roosevelt had too
deep a regard for ex-Prcsident Cleve.
lands health to put temptations In
his way by asking him TO be the Of
ficial representative at King Ed
wards coronation.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16

Mr.. Belmonts statement of ex-
penses, which were In excess Of
$4,000, in his campaign for election
to Congress from one of the New York
districts might make interesting read
ing IL itemized, Notwithstanding that
the man who spent 1t was defeated.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16

The man who hesitates may be lost,
but the man who never hesitates Is
hard to fnd. Chicago News.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16
---------l-s---l------------
AL. REEVES
In a Good Big Show
Tonight.
"The Casino Girl" Is Coming
Next Monday.

A very attractive performance will
be given at the Grand tonight by Al.
Reeves famous big company of bur
lesqucrs, an organization which for
nine seasons has furnished amuse-
ment TO theater-goers of this coun-
try. Mr.. Reeves has gathered together
this season some of the best known
people In vaudeville, and In addition
20 charming and talented women, the
entire company presenting two laugh
able burlcsques, replete with beautl-
ful music, novelties, and dances.
The whole performance from start
to finish Is said to he bright, clean ana
wholesome, and may be enjoyed by
any one.
Particular attention has been paid
to the costumes and scenic effects of
which there are car load.
Pretty faces and shapely women,
bright and catchy music, fun and
frollc all through are said to be the
features Of the Casino Girl" which
Will be ut the Grand Opera house,
Monday night fresh from fields of
conquest and success, wherever the
production has appeared This Is said
to be the original Casino Girl" pro
duction, and the advance notices and
criticism Of other cities have nothing
but praise for II.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16

The Democrat prints the news, both
local and foreign.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16

grand jury. as a compliment to his
good department and endeavors to lead
highly respectable life. And Brown
appreciates the compliment very much.
He receives ~ a day for his services
as bailiff During the October term
two negroes Frank Hamlin and Geo.
Hale, us jurors in trying an
important damage case.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-01-16

IT'S bound TO rise now" admItted
Garry j. Brown, Wednesday, while
talking Of his standing among the
coiored society folk of Akron. 81 fig.
ure that my appointment as baillfl TO
me grand jury win have tendency
TO plunge me deeper into society than
I'VE ever been before" he added Garry
IL Judge kohlcr's head coachman. and
the Judge appointed him bailin TO the
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1902-06-05

Der @roBs SetretGr
Dung Gu beriu9t allies MDeIi9e, nit
ben fremben 9sianbtf9often in Betting
uuf einen suten SUB gu tommen unb
bic mebr als apsifelbaftt Role, bic er
I'm CONNER 1900 sefpielt bat, pergefs
fen gu MAIDEN. Sp bat er tiirSli4
Elm sroBurtiees Seitefen seeebsu. ipO<
BEL ale srhentIidtn manoi9uriiden
uub 9inefidsn 0elifateFsn aufsetii9t
tpurben. Sc CAB babel 126 perfdiez
bene Sauptednse. Sin foldes Ban
lett bausrt ~geipDbnlid} atpDlf Stunben.
Man srpartet bic 9Gfte ipdtsitens nm
balb aebn llbr Morgens unb ldbt fie
Dor neun llbr Qbenbs ni9t pisber
pegseben. Sn biefem Gpn aber ipubte
Der @aiteeber einsn sroBen Sbeil Der
selabeneH perionen bis brei llbr Wtors
aens f~eftauhalten.
-0teQonbouer 9drtner
ftnb i,bt nit Der pfless Der ar0nunsss
roien eifris bef9dftigt. bic nutiirli4
aus ben beiten Rpfenarten GIssepGhIt
fperben. Oa bas Wetter nun aber
bic sendueftsn 8srednunsen Der GGrts
ner su S6anbsn MAIDEN uno Sonne,
@inb ober iibsrmdBiser Resen i'm SUI
nj bic toitbariten Rofen eeraee bdnn.
fuenn ie am nStibeiten iiub, rtruidten
tam, TO bat man einsn innreiden
Sonnenfhirm gum S9ub %erfonnen.
Dieter beitebt aus einem auberurbentz
lid leihten Metanfhirm nit einem
~aeboaentn SrabtIeil. Der in sineralam<
mer snbiet. 9isis alammer ums
fdliebt ben Steneel Der Rofe 70. bdB
Der S6irm siusn polftGnbissn Sonz'
nenf9irm fir bic 81 f9iibenbe Roft
bilbet unb lie Dor ben ieneenben Sonz
nenitrabIen ober benz ftiirmifdenDinb
biitet. Die S9irme finb nit elmer
p~erfenbaren Shraube perieben unb
fDnntn mad Der RiHtuns her Sonne
am Simmsl seitsIt unb in ieber Gage
bequem befsitist perben. sic baben
ii6erbies ben 0prSue, bic Cuff nidt
absubaIten, mas bel friibersn uItmobi>
I6en 9erfabreu bes 8lumsniduBes.
papierbiiten iibersusiebeH pber bic
Bliitben in S%eibeupapier gu biiusn,
Elm aroBer NaftbeiI mar. SeIteHe
RoIen erforbsrn cine 10 fOrgidme pfc
ee, bab bic St.IIung bes S9irmes ies
Be Stunbs asGubsrt perOeu mus.