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The Havre herald., 1904-12-22
ABUSE DF ATHLETICS.
Gusc1e Building Does Not Necessarily
Improve the Health.

Athletics may be good or evil and in
the same manner as a two edged
sword
The prime object in athletics is im-
prOyement of the general health. One
writer has said that health, like hap
piness, does not exist. He said the
body consists of Il number Of mechan-
isms which have the closest and most
exact relations, and as they approXi-
mate to harmony there is health, but
when disoruered there is i'll health.
To obtain good health muscle build
ing is not a necessity. One cannot
judge OF the persons health by the size
and hardness of the muscles. The con-
verse may be true.
To obtain health one must not be in
a perfectly trained condition owing to
the effects Of severe training on the
nervous system.
There is no evidence to prove that
athletics and muscle building improve
the constitution.
One should always keep in mind the
fact that built up or hypertrophied
muscle has a tendency to degenerate.
The heart. being muscular organ,
shares in this tendency.
In regard to the moral side of the
question, it remains to be proved that
athletics per Sc corrupt the morals.
Dr.. L. Il. Sturgis is confident that ath-
letics improve the morals Of d commu-
nifty.
Although the evidence for and
against athletics is contradictory. the
whole subject may be summed up by
stating that athletics are beneficial
when properly and judiciously applied
and very injurious when the precau-
tiOns above mentioned are ignored or
carelessly regarded.-Medical Record.
The Havre herald., 1904-12-22
A GENTLE REPULSE.
The Easy Way Lincoln Once Got Rid
of am Office Seeker.

"There was an ignorant man." said
a senator, who once applied to Lin
coin for the post Of doorkeeper to the
house. This man had no right to ask
Lincoln for anything. 1t was neces-
sary to repulse him. But Lincoln re-
pulsed him gently and vhimscally
without hurting his feelings in this
way:
so YOU want to be doorkeeper to
the house, eh?'
"'Yes, Mr.. President
"'Wel. have you ever been a door
keeper? Have you ever had any ex-
perience Of doorkeeping:'
"'Well, mono actual experience,
sir.
"'Any theoretical experienced ANY
instructions in the duties and ethics
of doorkeeping?'
"'Umh--no.'
"'Have you ever attended lectures
on d0orkeeping?'
"'NO, sir
"'Have you read any text book on
the subjectT
"'No.'
"'Have you conversed with any one
who has read such a book?
"'NO, sir. I'm afraid not, sir
"'Well. then, my friend, don't you
see that you haven't IL single qualit1ca-
ton for this important postT said Lin
coin in a reproachful tone.
Yes, | do said the applicant, and
Ir IA >r,- ,x,f .rysaf 10.
fully."-Chicago Record Herald,
The Havre herald., 1904-12-22
A COONS SKIN FARE.
Tt Would Have Paid the Traveller to
Let the Change Go.

Many years ago. as the story runs,
when coOuSkins were worth six bits
apiece in Arkansas and 4 regular fee
of two bits was assessed for ferrying a
horseman across the St Francis river,
there came along Il traveller whose EN-
tire capital consisted of but q single
pelt, and the ferryman hadn't cent Of
change i'll his pocket
The traveller was bound to cross, but
refused to pay three times lis much as
the man who passed before him or the
one who was to come next The ferry
man would not wet an oar unless pay
ment for his services was assured.
Here was ample foundation for an ar
gument, and presumably the opportu-
nifty was not neglected. But Il satisfac
tory arrangement was finally reached,
the traveller getting value received for
his coonskin by being waited thrice
across the stream. This Of course
would leave him on the right side and
neither party to the trade would have
cause for complaint Such was the gen
erous spirit of accommodation which
obtained in these earlier days, such
but hold on q bit
On the second trip the ferryman
chunced to inspect the coonskin close
ly and found that it was by no means
up to the recognized standard. Maybe
it had been killed too early in the sea-
son or was not properly stretched.
Anyway, he decided that four bits was
a2l it was worth, and the traveller
frankly admitted the soundnoSs of his
Judgment, acknowledged that he had
received it's value in the double fer
1iage and forthwith started OH his fifty
mile ride up the river to the nearest
point where it was forIable.-Fi Field
and Stream.
The Havre herald., 1904-12-22
A LONG LOST CITY.
Tanagra. the Site of The Modern
Town of Grenada. I'm Greece.

Town of Grenada. I'm Greece.
Grenada is the name Of the modern
city in BoeOtia, Greece, which occupies
the site Of the ancient city Of Tanagra.
The old town was 4 rich and luxurious
place greatly renowned for the cock
fights that were given there. 1t had
the honor of being the birthplace of
Corinna, the great poetess Of the fifth
century before Christ, and perpetuated
her memory by Il majestic tomb on
which she was represented five times
crowned in remembrance Of the five
victories which she had gained in the
lyrical contests with pindar Despite
this comparative celebrity it appeared
destined to the eternal sleep of forget
fulneSs when after more than twenty
two centuries Of silence chance drew
to it the attention Of archaeOloGiStS.
In 1870 the inhabitants Of the neigh
boring villages while digging in their
fields exposed to view some tomhs
which the French have assigned to the
nineteenth century before the Chris
tian era. The discovery of these first
sepulcherS was the cause of eXcava
tions, during which Il quantity of other
tombs were discovered, Ill situated
along the roads which led from the
walls Of T0nagra in the direction of
ThebeS. Chalcis. IIarnia and Platte.
Among this mass Of tOmbS belonging
to several centuries the most interest
attaches 70 those Of the fourth century
before the Christian era on account Of
their contents. 1t was in these particu
larly that the statuettes known today
under the name of "Tanagra tigurines'
were for the most part discovered.
The Havre herald., 1904-12-22

nIty or boston gentleman OF my pro-
fessions," said the pompous gentle
man. ito wallow in the dirt on the
floor"
You may be right, stranger an
svercd the Texan as he prepared to
reclne, but my opinion is that you
had better lose yer dignity fur the time
bein' than to have the daylights let
into your system by A. He lost his
dignity.
The Havre herald., 1904-12-22
A Nest of Criminals.

A spot practically unknown to CIV
ilization on the shores Of the Red sea
at Midi Is the home Of pirates and
slavers, regular nest of criminals.
The place is inhabited almost entirely
by men, for the sheik who holds alb
solute control there allows only the
best of his warriors to marry. 1t pays
no tribute to the Turkish government.
for it lies at the end of a long, narrow
harbor inaccessible to vessels. 1t seems
probable that it will continue its ca
reer unchecked.
The Havre herald., 1904-12-22
WHY He Waits.

IT went to the trial Of that brain
testing machine" he said.
"Yes?" she returned wearily.
II let them try it on me- he contin-
ued, feeling sure he would arouse her
interest in due time.
''Yes?' she responded with the same
evident weariness
''It didn't work. he persisted.
"Of course not" she said, with some
emphasis.
It took him some time to figure it all
out, but when he did he decided to
postpone his proposal for at least an
other week.-New York Press.
The Havre herald., 1904-12-22

Easily abbey, the ruins of which lie
.lose to the river Swae, a short dis
tance from Richmond. in Yorkshire,
England. is the home Of a curious
legend. says Photography One Of the
main walls of the building is cracked
and topping. but has not yet fallen to
the ground. Nor do the natives expect
it to d. So at least not until it receives
the impulse which it is said to await.
For n tradition relates that the wall,
when II does fall, will bury in its ruins
a newly married couple ana as the tale
is we'll known the chance of q honey
incoming pair resting beneath it's shade
is remote.
The Havre herald., 1904-12-22
She G10Sfei.

A Fort Fairfield CMeJ woman was
awakened ut ; one morning by furi
GUS ring Of the telephone in her house.
Feeling from the vildness Of the ring
that somebody's house must be on fire
or that somebody was bleeding to
death. she scnmpered downstairs and
uervously seized the receiver. only to
near Sh"ll soprano voice shrek: g OF
your WAs,hin' done yet: Had mine out
half an hour ago
The Havre herald., 1904-12-22
He Lost His Dignity.

A pompOus individual from the east,
says a Texas newspaper, happened to
be travelling in western Texas and
stopping at hotel, when trouble start
ed among some cowboys. who prepared
to conduct the argument with reyolv-
ers.
stranger" said a Texan to the pom
pous man, lit would be good idee fur
you to lay down on the floor till this
dispute is settled
1T does not comport with the dig
The Havre herald., 1904-12-22
The Tibetan Bible.

The Tibetan Bible consists of 1OS
volumes of 1000 pages each, contain
ing 1888 separate books. Each Of the
volumes weighs ten pounds. In addi-
ton to this there are 225 volumes of
commentaries, which are necessary for
the understanding of the Scriptures.
The type from which the Bible (or
Kah-gyur) is printed requires rows Of
houses like city for storage.
The Havre herald., 1904-12-22
Couldn't BE Possible.

"Your symptoms" pronounced the
physician, "indicate hydrocephalus."
"What's that?''
"Water on the BRAIN"
'"It can't be that, DOCTOR" said Mr..
Jagway, greatly relieved. II haven't
drunk a drop of it for six months. -
Exchange.
The Havre herald., 1904-12-22

"I am really and sincerely proud OF
the common people," said Mr.. Pompus.
ST am fond of the plain everyday fel-
low who can never hope to be great.
Gall 1t quixotism, If you wish"-
"Oh wouldn't say that" interrupt
ed Pepprey "I'd call it egotism. -
Philadelphia Press.
The Havre herald., 1904-12-22
Who Was COnceifede

eff there's anything | hate it's a
conceited person, and that Blowley is
certainly the limit"
"What makes you think him con-
ceited?"
"He told some one he knew as much
as w."-Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Havre herald., 1904-12-22
Her Discovery.

"Your trouble, madam" said the
physician, "seems to be due to an ex
cess of adipose tissue"
MY goodness!' exclaimed Mrs.
Plumpton. Il wonder if that isn't
what makes me so awfully fat:"
Chicago News.
The Havre herald., 1904-12-22
Wisdom.

Wisdom consists in the knowledge
Of little things, and we get best in
sight into our own characters when
we give heed to the minor and often
unworthy motives by which our con-
duct is Influenced.
The Havre herald., 1904-12-22
Qrite the Contrary.

Woman Of the HOuse--Youre not one
of these labor agitators. are YOU?
Goodman GONrong with his mouth full
Of piv)--No. ma am. I'm rest agita-
tor Exchange.
The Havre herald., 1904-12-22

Some one asks whether success is
most due to luck, pluck or brains, The
answer il euSy-all three.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-05
CURRENT COMMENT.

The Baltimore Sun (Dem.) says:
THE Russians evidently had no inten-
ton of holding the Yalu determinedly,
else they would have placed vastly
larger force there to defend it.. The
plan, 1t is said. is to tempt the Japs
into the interior, where they can be
overwhelmed by the great forces held
in reserve. But in vain is the snare
set in the sight of any bird.
The New York World (Dem.) says:
1.-THE most ingenious, If not ingenious,
defense yet made of Republican eX-
travagance is the remark of the SPRING
field Union that the Republican ad-
ministration of Theodore Roosevelt has
put 1888 900, 900 more into circulation
than Cleveland did, What delight
full indifference to the fact that this
vast sum was first removed from cir
culation by being taken out of the
pockets of the taxpayers"
The Washington Post Qnd.) says:
ANY other politician whom this coun-
try has ever known would have taken
himself out of the way after sucn a
setback as Bryan got in 1896. Only a
stupendous gall kept him in the role
of assumed leader after his second
drubbing. And his presumption in at
tempting to control the democracy TOT
third time passes description. 1t is
his turn to submit. If he cared an iota
for the party that took his bossing in
1900, he would subside. And, If he will
not il only remains for his party to
vote him down and keep him down.
The Democracy has been sufficiently
punished for its folly in. creating this
irrepressible disturber.
The Charleston News and Courier
| Dem.) saws: The business interests
of the country have been very much
unsettled by the diversions of Mr..
| Roosevelt, and there is no assurance
that he will not do something rash and
disastrous to the commercial and in
dustrial welfare of the country at
some unexpected crisis. In the opin-
ion of a great many conservative men,
even of his own party, his policies pro-
woke entangling alliances, instead of
promoting the peace Of the United
states with the rest of the world. The
Gordian knot style of domestic admin
! istration and foreign diplomacy is not
consistent with. Republican policies.
What is needed is not campaign of
abuse and denunciation. but a CAM
peign of education. Mr.. Roosevelt has
done enough surely during his admin
| istration Of the Office of President to
| justify his rejection by the people of
this country"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-05
The CooIhendeh Lover.

The old gentleman, in his heart, did
not object to the young man as a SON.
in-law, but he was one of that kind
of old gentlemen who liked to raise
objections first and then reach an
agreement as though comforting a
favor,says Tit Bits. When the young
man called he was ready for him.
80" he interrupted fiercely, almost
before the sutton could commence,
you want me to let you marry my
daughter, do your
The young man very coolly respond
ed:
II didn't say so, did II"
The old gentleman gasped: But you
were going to say SOP" ~
WHO told you 1 was?" inquired the
applicant, seeing his advantage.
But you want me to let you marry
her, don't your"
No"
mol" exclaimed the old gentleman,
almost falling off the chair.
That's what I said"
Then, what the mischief do you
want?"
Il want you to give your consent, re
piled the youth pleasantly. I'm going
to marry her anyhow, but we thought
your consent wouldn't be a bad thing
to have as start though it won't
make the slightest difference about the
marriage"
1t took the old gentlemen minute
to realize the situation. When he did
he put out his hand.
Shake hands, my boy" said he.
I've been looking for a Son-in-laW
with some pluck about him, and I'm
sure you'll do first class!"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-05
lust as EnHY.

Baltimorean fond of arguing reli-
gious questions and of pinning down
those with whom he comes in contact
asked an East, Baltimore minister in
the course of a conversation several
days ago if he believed all of the BIZ
ble," says the Baltimore Sun.
Il do" instantly replied the good
man.
Every bit of it?" insisted the ques-
toner obviously.
Il most certainly do was the pas
tors reply.
DO you really believe the story
about Balaam and the ASST" asked
the man with slight smile.
Most assuredly l do" responded the
clergyman unhesitatingly.
And you firmly believe" insisted
the inquisitive friend, that the ass
Balaam rode under the tree spoke like
a person."
Yes, l do" asserted the minister
with just the slightest suspicion of ir-
ritation in his voice.
Well" asked the Questioner in an
ve-got-you- now tone, can tell me
how It could be possible under any CIR
cumstances you can imagine for an ass
to talk like a person.
"Ah, that is easy" asserted the min
lister, laying his hand on the mans
shoulder. 1T is just as easy my
friend. for an ass to talk like a man
as it is for a man to talk like an ass
The man had nothing more to say.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-05
NDt1 ~ NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Meetings-Solomon's Lodge No. 1, f.
& A. M. Forest City Lodge No. %,
1. A. of NJ.
Special Notices-Notice to Shippers
and Consignees, Agents of Railroads
and Steamship Lines; Pine Wood for
Sale. Mill Haven Company; Early Sat
urday Closing. Wholesale Dealers; No
tice to City Court Jurors: Now With
Masonic Temple Pharmacy. Walter
Watson.
Business Notices-Pete Daley Cigars
Have Arrived: Always Prepared for
Dinner Parties. Sommers' Cafe;
Quaker City Tea. a. NJ. & c. w. West.
The Great Rebuilding sale-B. II.
Levy, Bro. & Co.
Business Is Rushing-Ludden &
Bates, Southern Music House.
Criticised-Connor g. Sullivan.
Look at This-Jas. G. Nelson.
Camphor-Masonic Temple Phar-
macy
Foods-Grape-N Nuts.
No Work Can Compare-E. & w.
laundry.
The Safe Plan-Lattimore's.
Prompt Prescription Work-The Solo
mons Company.
Chemists and Dentists-Gamble's
Tooth Powder.
warburines Drive Out Malaria-Row-
linski. Druggist.
When You Have An Opportunity
Savannah Georgia Laundry.
Buckhead Chloride Lithia Water-The
Delmonico Company.
Headaches-Dr. M. Schwab's Son.
Green River Whisky-Henry Solomon
& Son.
Big Bargains To-day-Daniel Hogan.
The Busiest Place in the Whole Coun-
try-Leopold Adler.
Medical-Herpicide; Swamp Root;
Peruna: Blood Wine: Duffy's Pure
Malt Whisky.
Cheap Column Advertisements
Help Wanted; Employment Wanted;
For Rent; For Sale; Lost; Personal;
Miscellaneous.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-05
MAKING THEIR PLATFORM.

The big men of the Republican par
~, those who are close to the adj
mlnlstration, have been comforting dur
ing the last few days about the plat
form their party is TO adopt at the
Chicago convention. The President is
quoted as saying that he wants a
short platform with nothing ambigu-
Gus in any OF its planks. 1t is prob
able that it will be prepared long be-
fore the meeting of the Republican
National Convention, and that the
Platform Committee appointed by that
body will have nothing 10 do but re-
port 1t to the convention. There is
chance, however, that the convention
may take a notion to put something
in it that the President and his friends
did not think advisable to mention.
For instance, it is said the President
doesn't approve Of reciprocity, but fav-
ors standing pat" in respect to the
high protective system. In the West
there is a growing sentiment in favor
of a reduction Of the tariff schedules.
II some of the Western Republicans
should kick over the traces and insist
upon a plank in favor of a reduction of
tariff duties the situation in the con-
vention might quickly become any
thing hut harmonious.
What will the platform say about
the President and the extravaganza of
his administration? VIII it picture
him as a man who is always careful
to keep within constitutional limits,
and say that his administration is
noted for economy? 1t would not be
surprising if it should, and yet it Is
a notorious fact that the country re-
CARDS him as an unsafe man to be
in the White House. aud it rs well I'M
derstood that his administration is an
extravaganza one.
Mr.. Roosevelt, however, Is going to
be nominated, and it is probable that
the nominating convention will let him
have whatever planks he wants in the
platform. He is the boss of his party
And yet, only four years ago, he was
nominated for Vice President by the
party leaders with the hope of 'shelv-
ing" him for the remainder of his life.
The foresight of politicians is not al
ways unerring.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-05
SPEAKER CANNoN,s BOOM.

Speaker Cannon is disturbed by the
demand that is coming from Republi-
cans of the West that he shall be
nominated for the second place on the
Republican national ticket. According
to our dispatches yesterday, he in
sists that under no circumstances will
he accept the nomination. He prefers
to remain in the position that he occu-
pies at present.
The popularity of the movement to
nominate Mr.. Cannon for Vice-Presi-
dent cannot be gratifying to Senator
Fairbanks, who is slated by the party
managers for the position. He has not
signified his willingness to accept it,
but if it should be offered to him with
something like unanimity it is prob
able that he would accept it. Before
it became certain that Mr.. Roosevelt
would be nominated for President he
was a candidate for that position. If
so many of the delegates were not
practically pledged to Mr.. Roosevelt,
Mr.. Cannon would stand a good chance
of being the Republican nominee for
President. II isn't too much to say
that he is about the most popular Re-
publican there is in the country. He
is popular with Democrats as well as
Republicans. His conduct as Speaker
has made him friends in both parties
He is recognized as thoroughly hon
est and just man.
1t is said that to prevent his name
from going before the convention for
the nomination for Vice President a
delegate from Illinois, Mr.. Cannon's
state, will nominate Mr.. Fairbanks.
If his name should go before the con-
vention there is no doubt he would
be nominated without a dissenting
voice
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-05
Hard Luck in New Gui.e.

This has been a hard season on the
average actor, and it is only the lucky
few who have done Stunts" says the
long ago, young actor who had just
come in from the road had rather an
amusing-also tough luck"-experi-
ence with his only remaining three
dollars. Making the rounds of the sew
eral theatrical agencies, he met a
friend who was in immediate need of
just SO. The actor, being generous,
and fond of his friend, said:
Well Jack, 1 wish 1 could help you,
but I've only got three dollars between
me and starvation. My room rent is
paid-but 1 must eat-eVen though
you've heard actors don't eat"
Jacks countenance Frightened at
once, and, slapping the actors broad
back, he said: odd man, I've got
can manage until then I'll return those
three dollars at p. M"
"All right" said the generous actor,
and handed over the greenbacks.
After exchanging a few pleasantries
and wishing for better luck soon, each
passed on his way, the actor feeling
bit light-hearted at having been able
to help a friend, the friend feeling
that actors in general-one in particu-
lar-were a pretty good sort
Next day al a quarter to the actor
hurried home to his top-fiOor back,
rather comfortable room he was shar-
ing with an English chap, who had
been in the same company, and was
extremely fond or afternoon tea. The
actor, being first in, and expecting
his roommate any minute, likewise the
fx{o /,
would get things going" for their re-
ception So, lighting the small gas
stove, he filled the kettle, put 1t on
to boil, and sat down to wait. Time
flew on and on, but nobody came.
He began to get uneasy, read a Bit
smoked a bit, and the kettle sang and
boiled.
Six o'clock came and no welcome
footstep had yet sounded on the stair.
He thought out loud for awhile, then
swore, opened the door, looked out
slammed it shut again, made resolu-
tons about lending money and after
consigning his friend to another sphere
stumbled on to a convenient couch
and stared hard at things.
Suddenly, across his line of vision
there appeared an envelope stuck in a
mirror opposite. Investigation follow
ed. Opening the envelope, these writ
ten words confronted him:
Look in the kettle. Thanks. Jack"
Mady he dashed across the ROOM
seized the kettle, scalded his fingers,
poured out a lot of greenish water,
and there-boiling for over an hour
was his 50, reduced to pulp.
Next day the friend explained that,
having made an important engagement
for 5 p. m, he ran in at 4;30 and left
the money. That as their door was
always unlocked he thought the kettle
the safest place, and added
you being an actor old chap,
thought you would look in the mir
, ror first thing-thats why I put the
note there"