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The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26
MERRY MAIDENS"
They Disport Themselves Entertainingly
at the Dewey.

An up-to-date burlesque show with
many catchy songs and special features
is presented by "The Merry Maidens'
at the Dewey this week.
The show is especially to be COM
mended on account of it's music, which
has been selected with good taste and
respect to variety. Several Of the prin-
cipals and many members Of the chorus
have exceptionally good voices. The
same good judgment seems also to have
prevailed in the designing of costumes,
which are both lavish and unique.
"The Merry Maidens at the French
Ball. is the opening burlesque. There
is little originality in the dialogue, but
it serves we'll as a vehicle for an ex-
cellent selection Of dancing specialties.
Miss Nellie Hanley, the leading SOU
brette, has been called home by the i'll
ness Of her mother, and her place has
been taken by Miss Jessie Hiatt, who,
tho not entirely familiar with the role,
yet is acceptable. Miss Hanley's songs
are rendered by Shepherd Camp.
1.-The Flying Rathbons,' premier ac-
robats, have the leading feature in the
olio. Their work is decidedly original
and we'll executed. Patti Carney has a
good repertory Of coon songs and Dan
and Jessie Hiatt are entertaining in
their musical comedy. Charles and Fan
ny Van close the speciality list with
parodies and dialogue work.
Gin South Dakota,' satire writ
ten along original lines and giving am
pie opportunity for the comedians
| closes the show.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26
NURSE AS SANTA
SEVERELY BURNED.
THREE OTHER FIRES MAR
CHRISTMAS DAY.
Miss Beatrice Dolan Victim of Accident
at Bethany Home, Her Robe Catching
Fire from Candle on Tree-Poor
Family's Home Burned - Children
Rescued from Flames. ~.

q Four casualties resulted from Christ
mas Eve fires. # -
While Miss Beatrice Dolan, head
nurse at Bethany home, was playing
the role of Santa Claus, her clothing
caught fire from candles in the Christ
mas tree. In an instant she was envel
oped in flames. Every one of her com
panions became frightened, and it was
only by her own presence of mind that
she was saved. She hastily caught up
a heavy curtain and wrapped herself in
1t, extinguishing the flames. While she
was terribly burned about the face and
arms, she is able to be about her work
today.
The mysterious explosion of lamp
in the residence Of B. A. Karpen, 565
Eighth avenue N, started fire which
imperiled the lives of four children who
were sleeping on the upper floor. The
father ran to the upper room and car.
ried them out. The 11-months- old baby
was badly burned, but is not in seri-
Gus condition. Mr.. Karpen's hands
were scorched.
After the arrival of the fire depart
ment the flames were easily extin.
guished. The Karpen family, however
lost all their furniture and the loss is
a severe blow, for they are poor.
Another narrow escape from death
by burning was that of Mrs. Samuel
Sally, 721 Fourteenth avenue N. The
fire started in the rear of the tenement
in which she lived, and Mrs. Sally
attempted to run out Of the house. The
smoke blinded her and she ran against
the side of the door with such force as
to render her unconscious. She was
found by her son, G. 7. Sally, and car
ried to safety. The loss by the fire
is estimated at $1,000.
Mrs. Kelly, 2729 Dupont avenue n
was severely burned about the face ant
arms. She was taking the present.
from Christmas tree when one of tn,
candles set fire to the sleeves of he
dress. Friends extinguished the flames
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26
SODINI TO TURN THE
EMPIRE INTO A STABLE

Horses will champ their bits nerv-
ously where woodsmen formerly chewed
the cud of discomfort at paying 85 cents
profit on bottle Of beer. Where bux-
money victims, stable boys will brush
the coats of horses-for-hire.
According to reports the new admin
istration has cast such shadows before.
that Sodini, the famous impresario Of
peroxide blondes, has rented the. En-
pire theater property for a livery
stable.
It is said also that Sodini has leased
his Orpheum theater in st. Paul. The
Orpheum is a pretty, new theater, the
Empire is a passe play shop. Neither
one is said to give prospects of. future
gain as managed and therefore Mr.. So
dini will seek other fields, or enjoy his
substantial income in laborless luxury.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26
JOKE MAY END IN DEATH
ACCEPTING A DARE, A. COHEN
SHOOTS HIS HALF-BROTHER,
NOT KNOWING GUN WAS
LOADED.

dying condition as a result of his
having dared A. Cohen, his half-broth-
er, to shoot him with small target
rifle. .''
Peltz had been invited to Cohen s
house, 910 Eleventh avenue N, to a
party Saturday night, and during the
festivities Mr.. Cohen brought out a
the head of Peltz.a Peltz dared him to
shoot and Cohen thinking it loaded
with blank cartridge pulled the trigger.
Peltz fell to the floor and as soon as
he could be rallied sufficiently, he was
taken to the hospital, where an opera
tion was performed. 1t was stated this
morning that there was little hope for
his recovery. AZ.
Cohen is heart-broken over the affair.
He cannot account for the loaded cart
ridge.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26
DIR. Miles
Restorative Nervine

with the happy result that thousands have
been completely cured, and others are
being cured every day. .,.. 4 ...-...
In the year '92 1 was stricken with
epilepsy Doctors treated me Tor several
wears. but I grew worse. would have
such awful fits. cannot tell my awful
sufferings. A druggist recommended Dr..
Miles Nervine, and I bought bottle and
found it helped me, and took three more
and am cured. had only one l1ghs spell
after 1 commenced taking 1t. do hope
the time will come when everybody will
know that your medicine cures these aw
full fits."--JOHN LEWIS, Clarion, Pa. 81
DR.. Miles Nervine is sold under guar
antee that your druggist will refund your
money If first bottle does not benefit.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26
HELD FOR FORGERY
Wheaton, Mimi, Man Said to Have
Signed Mothers Name to Checks.

Theodore johnson of Wheaton, Mimi,
was arrested yesterday by Detectives
Helm and Hansen and will be held for
the police of that town, who want him
on a charge of forging his mothers
name to several checks.
Johnson is alleged to have obtained
a large sum Of money and to have come
to the city to spend it. ~..,..r
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26
A. TOO ARDENT LOVER
PLACED BEHIND BARS

Jesse Beardmore, who was last week
placed under 5000 bonds to keep the
peace, was this morning committed to
the county Jail for six months, as he
stated to Municipal. Judge Holt that
he was unable to raise the money. y
plant of Miss Minnie Kelley, who said
that he had several times threatened
her life because she had discouraged
his attentions.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26
CITY NE us
TOWN TALK

The state railroad and warehouse COM
mission will receive visitors at it's quar-
ters in the new capitol building, at ST.
Paul, tomorrow. $
The Building Laborers' union, local NO
IA, will hold an important meeting
Wednesday evening, Dec 2S at Alex
ander's hall. Officers for the ensuing
year will be elected. @
A. w. Arnold. city passenger agent
of the Pennsylvania lines, has returned to
Minneapolis after the death and burial of
his wife. Mrs. Arnold died in Chicago
after a long illness, and was taken to
her old home in the east.
Myron Pillman, who escaped from the
workhouse last Friday morning, was ar
rested yesterday by detectives. James Nc
Vey, who escaped with him. is still at
large. Pillnan will serve the rest Of his
sentence under a heavy guard.
C. w. Simmons, superintendent of the
Bemis Brother Bag company, was the
recipient Saturday night Of a beautiful
Christmas present in the form Of an oak
dining table, cut glassware and American
Beauty roses. The employees of the fac
tory were the donors, and the gifts were
presented with appropriate ceremonies
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26
DETECTIVE, ROBBED
Loses Watch and Charm in a Saloon
Sunday Evening.

Charles l.; Bssssett, a private detec.
a saloon at Ill Nicollet avenue. He
lost a valuable gold watch and a Ma
sonic charm.
Bassett was drinking at table with
a stranger and when he left the place
he missed his watch An hour later
Patrolman Nels Nelson arrested Ed
jackson for the crime and in one of
his shoes was found the charm. The
watch could not be found.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26
FOR STEALING oPERAGLAssEs.

Thomas Monahan and Thomas Barrett
were arrested in St. Paul yesterday
charged with stealing $40 worth of opera
glasses from William Brinson, a travel
ing man, who was staying at the Hotel
Fey on East Seventh street. The goods
were found on the prisoners.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26
The Plymouth Exclusive Linen Laund1

Established 1898. The cleanest laun-
dry. No underwear, hosiery or other
general laundry work admitted. Op.
Grated exclusively for shirts, collars
and cuffs, on the 7th floor of our own
building. Shirts hand-ironed. Collars
and cuffs finished equal to new.
And every SIS worth Of paid laundry
slips will entitle you to five new col
lars, "Lion Brand,' until Mar. /. Free.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26

If you are nervous or dyspeptic try
Carter's Little Nerve Pills. Dyspepsia
makes you nervous, and nervousness
makes you dyspeptic; either one rem
ders you miserable, and these little pills
cure both. a. ...
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26

Ants are the most brainy of all crea-
lures. In proportion to it's size an ants
brain is larger than that of any other liv-
ing being.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26
NO HOLIDAY WEDDINGS
License Clerk Says It Was Due to the
Fact That It Was Sunday.

There were no weddings on Christmas
day. At least there was not marriage
license issued the preceding day. The
very unusual circumstance, the marriage
license clerk said, was due to the fact
that Christmas came on Sunday.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26
Epilepsy

can be cured. To those afflicted this
conveys a wonderful message Though
quite common it is only a short time
since it was considered incurable. The
discovery that it was purely a nervous
disorder has led to the application of the
great nerve restOrer,
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26

The Plymouth Inventory, Jan. 1.
Mark-down prices NOW. A month
ahead of usual time.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26
CALLS MANY WITNESSES
Investigation Of Fallen Wall Disaster
by Coroner u. G.. Williams.

The inquest, to be held by Coroner
U. G.. Williams, to investigate the fall,
ing wall disaster of last Monday night,
will begin at 9 am. tomorrow at the
county morgue, Fifth street and Ninth
avenue S. Many witnesses have been
subpenaed and the taking Of their
testimony will occupy at least two days.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26
Dr. a. w. Chase's
Kidnev.Liv or Pills

the worlds greatest kidney and liver
regulator, and the only medicine hav-
ing combined action on kidneys and
liver. One pill dose; rs cents box.
Write for free sample to The DR.. A. w.
Chase Medicine Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26

The Plymouth Inventory, Jan. 1,
A month ahead Of the usual time.
Mark down prices NOW at the great
Plymouth corner, Nicollet and Sixth.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26

The demise of the oldest inhabitant usual
ly be attributed to the fact that he was borI
too many years ago. -
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26
finished during the year 1906 need not

fnlshed during the year l9U6 need n0C
be delayed.
"The work will, Of course, take years
to complete, and the subscriptions will
be divided into small instalments, to
continue thru five years.
ct know it is not without some sac
rifice that you can do this, but it is to
your self-sacrifice that I am appealing.
The more the sacrifice, the greater the
merit It is the true measure Of gen
erosity. And those who give to the
Lord-the scriptures over and over
again say so-will receive their re-
ward, both here and hereafter.'
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-26
BACK ache

and all other symptoms of kidney dis
ease are speedily removed when the
kidneys are made healthy, active and
vigorous by the use of
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-19
pre.cott,s Warera.

Rollo Ogden, in his biography Of VIII
liam II. Prescott, the historian, cites
many passages from the diary showing
Prescott's habit of logging himself to
his work by making wagers with his
secretaries that he would complete
given task by certain day. the odds
always heavily against himself.
Prescott always took this betting on
lis own industry with perfect serious
hess. Sometimes he would radiantly
j.reet his secretary with: You have lost!
You owe me dollar And lie would
exact payment. Occasionally he would,
with wOebesone cOuntenance, produce
and pay over to the protesting secre-
tary the $50 or $50 he himself had
lost" One deliberately made memoran-
DUN witnesses that bet Of 81 to 500
had been made between L. B. Otis
and William ii. Prescott, Esq, the lat
ter betting $50 that lie will write 100
pages Of his History Of Peru in 100
days" The document Is signed VIII
liam II. Prescott and Edmund B. Otis,
but the latter subjoins the following:
81 promise on my honor as gentle
man not to release Mr.. Prescott from
any forfeiture that may incur. except
in such cases as are provided for in
the cOntract-this contract being made
mt his desire for his own acc0mmoda-
ton only"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-19
Al ADimal Story For
Little Folks
THE PROCRASTINATlNG
KANGAROO

why do you hurry asked Mr..
Kangaroo Of Mr.. Terrapin as the lat
ter scrambled out of the bushes and
hurried down the road the other dag.
I've got to catch train to take me
to town 70 buy some groceries" replied
Mr.. Terrapin.
$50 have L." said Mr.. Kangaroo, "but
am not going to hurry. We have
plenty of tine. Let's sit down by the
road and take nap"
NO, no." answered Mr.. Turtle. Il
must run on to the depot. l would
rather be little ahead Of time than
miss the train altogether" and he hur-
ried along.
"Silly fellow" commented Mr.. Kan
CARGO, and then he sat down OH the
ground and, propping his back against
q tree, fell asleep.
In the midst Of pleasant dream he
was startled by a terrific foot, tOot!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-19
system In Caracas Hotels.

"The morning after our arrival at the
hotel in Caracas" says W. E. Curtis, 81
called for glass of milk while dressing
On every subsequent morning during
our stay glass of milk was brought to
me at precisely the same hour, without
instructions; and although the servant
was told several times that it was not
wanted she did not appear to understand,
and continued to bring 1t just the same.
"In the hotel were electric bells. The
first day rang for something, and a
certain boy answered the summons. The
next morning l rang again and again,
and no one responded. Finally went
into the dining-room and found there
half a dozen servants.
"Didn't you hear my bell ring9"
asked.
"'si, senor,' (Yes, sir), was the re-
"'Then why didn't you answer ita'
p. "'The boy that answers your excel
lency's bell has gone to market with the
manager
"'But you knew he was not here, and
you should have come in his place.
"'No, senior; 1t Is his occupation to
answer your bell. answer the bell of
the gentleman in the next ROOM
"And as long as / remained in that
hotel my bell was answered only by the
one particular boy. If he was not in, l
could ring for an hour without receiving
q response, although the house was full
of idle servants"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-19
A Blush scientifically Defined.

Not long since we We're asked to give
scientific definition Of the word
blush" We have made an effort,
from an anatomical and physiological
point of view. to give the definition.
A blush is a temporary erythema and
ralOrific effulgence Of the physiognomy,
aetologized by one perceptiveness Of
the sensorium when In predicament
of unequilibrility from sense Of
shame. anger or other cause. ventuat-
ing in paresis Of the vasomOtor fila
ments Of the facial capillaries, whereby.
being Invested Of their elasticity. they
IRE sunfused with radiance effeminat-
Ing from an lntimidated praecOrdia.-
Southern Medicine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-19

and springing to his feet, he saw the
smoke from the train in the distance.
Down the road he sprang as fast as
he could, all the time the rumbling
and rafting Of the train growing
louder.
He got within sight Of the depot. He
saw the train stop. He saw Mr.: Terra
pin step OH board, and then the train
started again.
foot, tOotw shrieked the whistle.
Mr.. kangaroo was almost there.
foot, tOOt!" shrieked the whistle
again.
Mr.. kangaroo made long jump.
One hind foot landed on n car step,
but as the train was getting under full
steam by that time poor Mr.. Kan
CARGO slipped and fell.
.,Ir. Terrapin looked out the window
of parlor car and said to himself
81 hope I'll get back in time for tile
funeral" Worcester Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-19
HEALTHY MOTHERS.

Mothers should always keep in good
bodily health. They owe it to their
children. Yet it is no unusual sight to
see mother, with babe in arms, cough
ing violently and exhibiting all the symp-
toms of a cOnsumptive tendency. And
why should this dangerous condition
exist, dangerous alike to mother and
child, when DR.. Boschee's German Syrup
would put stop to it at once9 No
mother should DO without this old and
tried remedy in the house-for its timely
use will promptly cure any lung, throat
or bronchial trouble in herself or her
children. The worst cough or cold can
be speedily cured by German Syrup; so
can hoarseness and congestion of the
bronchial tubes. 1t makes expectoratiOn
easy, and gives instant relief and refresh
ing rest to the cough-racked consumptive.
New trial bottles, rs cents; large size, Is
cents. For sale by F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-19
No hss-N.yel rrnnspo.ition.


Take out the central letter of the first
word described. insert another letter
and rearrange the letters so as to form
the second word described. Example:
Change Il soft substance to small
wax candle. Answer - Paste; take
out and put in its place-taper.
1. Change certain plantigrade anil
mails to perfOrates.
2. Change Precipitation to remains.
3. Change lovely June flowers to i'm
aginary monsters.
1. Change dainty trimmings to strong
currents of air.
). Change the remains Of fire to re-
lieveS.
6. Change a deep chasm to an alloy
of copper and zinc.
I. Change pumpkins to instruments.
8. Change lessons to large pile OF
h1y
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-19
Catching Kites In India.

In India. where those large birds, the
kites. are common and fearless. boys
amuse themselves by catching them in
IL way that IL almost ridiculous in its
A line Is stretched tightly
a little way ahPvs the ground between
two posts. Beneath 1t Is laid bait.
The kite stOops and seizes the bait but
when lie rises from the earth hits the
back of his neck against the string.
This makes him throw up his wings,
with the result that some Of the quilts
get over the line. and he Is kept sus-
pended and struggling captive until
the boys run up and release him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-19
Equally Uncertain.

: Struck by q fancied resemblance thu
young man looked at her q second time
81 beg your pardon" he said, shut
your face Is strikingly familiar. Weren't
you engaged oncer
81 am not sure" she replied. "May
ask your name?'
my name Is Brown"
"That doesn't help any," she rejoined
with q little sigh. "There have beer
three Browns"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-19

The disposition now is (more especial
ly in the Sunday paper to pile bulk
upon bulk in the way of expansion, in
stead of contraction Publishers are
contending who shall Issue the greatest
number of pages of a clumsy, unman-
ageable, unintelligible mass of muddle-
ment.
There results this hysterical form of
journalism, with its higgledy- piggledy
arrangement of news matter, in all styles
and sizes of type, inclosed in boxed COM
partments, and with every possible
fantasticism of array calculated to catch
the eye and distract the brain Of the
reader, its tumble of gaudily-colored,
badly-drawn pictures, professional
beauties, vile gutter hags and freak-show
monstrosities; its CHASTITY parade of the
criminal dOings all over the world; its
job-type headlines, half a foot high,
used without any sense of proportion,
whether to announce great battle or
an unverified rumOr, coming from Shan
What or Wei-hai-wei or Chefoo, of
skirmish between scouts, in which
nobody was hurt; its ingenious puzzle
war maps, in which the problem is to
discover where among the badly-printed
tangle of black blotches Mukden and
Hardin and Feng Wang Cheng and
Hung yo-C Chang and Hang Wing Chow
and Yeng Show Wo are concealed.
But there is no danger that this lurid,
inflated journalistic topsy-turveydom
will have any permanent sway. 1t will
soon be relegated to the limbo of the
absurd fashion of hoopskirts and bal
loon trousers of years ago. The clean,
thoughtful, carefully-edited family
newspaper that prints all the news worth
printing or fit to print, with good type,
on good paper, with an orderly arrange
ment of news, editorial, and advertising
matter, so classified that the reader can
readily find what he seeks, will always
hold the confidence and enjoy the
patronage of the great mass of the SEN
sible, practical, thinking people of the
and it will always maintain
its hold in the family circle-in the
homes of the people.
1t will be noted that the sensational
journalism has made no inroads upon
the prosperity of the sane, conservative
-Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-19
Weak
Hearts

Arc due 10 indigestion. Ninety-nins q svssy
ono hundred people who have heart treubls
can remember whom II wss simple indigss-
don. n b q scientific fact that al Gases d
heart disease. not organic. are not only
hscsahls to. but arc the direct result 81 indi-
gestion. All food taken Into the stomach
which faih a perfect digestion fermsnts and
svells the stomach. putting II up against the
heart. This inissfeFes with the action q
tho heart. and In the course Of dms thai
delicate but Vital organ becomes diseased.
NJ. .. Kuhas, q Nevada. O.. sys: lid stomach
scubls snd vas b bid state - ! bad Asat trusbls
vstA n ! sook Keea Dypepsia Cure scr abcua To-
mnnlAs and u eRsd mst
Kodol pigssts WHAT You Eat
and relieves the stomach Of all nervous
strain and the heart Of all pressure.
nussIss only. 81 90 Size holding ~ times Tie ~
slss, which soils for soc.
Pssearsa ~ Z o. osWiTT co.. ohsoAoO
Sold by 4. A. Shurtlef,& Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-19
Music a. an Aid to Ideas.

At evening parties Il mans shyness is
mitigated by music. In my own ex-
perience. when some stray man and I
have stood together speechless, no
sooner did the piano break into our ap-
palling silence than ideas seemed to
inundate us. The dumb man spoke AZ
If by magic. and /, who hitherto had
nothing to say. couldn't talk fast
John Lane in Fortnight
" Rayiew
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-19
Tao Wlae For Her Years.

The Governess-Of course, you know.
the story we have just read is merely
a fairy tale and there are many such
quite familiar to childhood. Can you
tell US another. Elsie7 Little Elsie
Oh, yes; you once told mamma that
you had four proposals Of marriage
during your life!-Brooklyn Life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-19
Hu.ine.s and Pleasure.

$50 you want to change the door 80
1t will swing the other way, eh" sold
the carpenter. Don't 1t work all
right?"
Eyes. 1t works all right" grinned the
dentist. "but I want 1t changed 80 l
can have the word Pull lettered on It.
SeeT-Indianapolis Sun. =.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-19

Cornstarch will remove grease most
effectually. Rub q little fresh, dry
cornstarch into the soiled place, and It
will at once begin the process Of absorb
ing the grease. Brush the first used off
carefully from the garment, and proceed
in the same way with more until the dis
figurement has entirely disappeared.