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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-28

VINO lacks thrllt. ana mas no ldea
Of the value of money.
Who cannot bear TO hear anyone
but herself praised or admired
Who thinks more OF making a fine
appearance than a fine character.
Who is coarse, imperious and dom.
neering in manner and conversa ion.
Who never thinks that her moths
needs an outing, amusement or a
change.
Who humiEates servants by snap
ping at them or crticising them be-
fore guests
VINO appropriates the bes Of every
thing for herself and is thoughtless Of
others.
Who attracts attention N public
places by loud" dress and loud talk
and laughter
Who dresses in The heigh of fash
ion when going out but does not care
how she looks at home.
If the other members OF the family
have to watch her moods in order to
av,id an explosion OF scene
Who tries TO keep up false appear
ances by running in debt for her tail
or made clio hing. millinery, and flow
ers.
II she expects everybody else in the
home to contribute to her pleasure.
instead Of trying TO make them happy
Who calls her home so common,
but does nothing to make it at ractive
or coy, and stays there just as little
as possible
Who is indiscreet and says she does
not care If people do talk scandal
about her, so long as she Is conscious
tina she is all right
Who does not think IL worth while
to read for self improvement, or cur
rent information, but spends her time
reading trashy novels.
Who always comes to the bres!,
fast table late and cross in an old
wrapper or dressing jacket. with her
hair in curl papers. and who grumbles
and scolds at everything and every
body.
Who puts everything she can get
ON her back. so thar She may make a
good appearance, while her mother Is
Obliged to patch and make over for
herself old cloaks. gowns ANA bonnets
When size IS poor but makes ac
quain aucos among the betyertQdo.
and is ashamed to take her mother
calling with her, OF invite her friends
10 her home Or TO tell them where
She lives
Who rcfuses TO work because she
thinks % would lower her in the esu-
nation Of her friends; who thinks it
is beneath her TO help support her
family. or is ashamed TO let her
friends know that she works for a
living.
Who thinks that anything IS good
enough for her mother. is disrespect-
ful TO her and always neglec'ing her,
and who allows her mother 10 work
IKE slave and dress like beggar
and wait upon her by inches. while
she gads about 10 idleness ana fine
clothes. or lies abed reading a novel
II she Is ashamed OF her "old fash
i0ned" parents and is always apollo
gizlng for their bad English, slips in
etiquette, and their old fogy ideas
and ells them tha' they are MOI up-ta-
date; that times have changed since
they were young that people NV are
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-28
A LINGERING COUGH

The cough that holds on
in spite Of all remedies needs
energetic and above all thor
ough treatment. A mere
cough mixture won't do.
Root out the cold that causes
the cough.
How, SCOTS Emulsion.
Why SCOTS Emulsion :
Because it stops the irrita-
ton, soothes the tissues and
heals tie affected membranes
When3 Right away.
SCOTS Emulsion begins to
help with the first dose.
Wen sena yoa sample ifss opou vequsr.
SCOTT q B"wHk 90 Pearl sssssL Me- Yor1
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-28

II she is ashamed Of her "old fash
i0ned" parents and is always apollo
gizlng for their bad English slips in
etiquette, and their old fogy ideas
and iells them tha' they are not up-ta-
date; that times have changed since
they were young that people NV are
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-28

Who thinks that anything IS good
enough for her mother. is disrespect-
ful 10 her. and always neglec'ing her,
and who allows her mother TO work
IKE a slave and dress like a beggar
and wait upon her by inches. while
she gads about 10 idlmess ana fine
clothes, or lies a-bed reading a novel
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-28

Who refuses to work because she
thinks o would lower her in the esu-
nation Of her friends; who thinks II
is beneath her TO help suppor, her
family or is ashamed TO let her
friends know that She works for a
living.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-28

Ven seno you sample Tree opos yequs.l.
SCOTT pnwEE .es Pearl sssssI Ns~ Yot
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-10

Patient-I can't afford to be sick
Specialists your business so proiita-
BILE? Patient-NO; yours is.-Judge.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-10

ball little snapper bug messenger boys
were hurryng to and fro all through
the grass. inviting every beetle of any
standing at all. The worms We're left
out. "Crawlng creatureS!" said Mrs.
Cricket I'VE can't afford to invite
them"
The refreshments wc:e honcydew ar
ranged in rose leaves. and the or
chestra was practicing new pieces for
the occasion. 1t seemed too bad for
debutantc to appear in black. but no
cricket ever wears anything else. so
Miss Tweedle had to be content with
her shiny black silk gown.
The glowwOrms' lamps We're glow
ing, the katydlds fiddlcd away for dear
life, and the crickets We're swarming
in circles when Mr.. Rooster. returning
from Il late ward meeting, concluded
that this must be banquet especially
arranged for him. But Mr.. Rooster had
been listening to speeches until he was
drOwsy. He was not quick enough for
the beetles and crickcts. though if they
had invited Il few worms | think he
would have got them. AS It was, the
minute he set his foot in the ballroom
they all fed out Of the way under a
leaf. the glOwwormS darkened their
lamps. and you would never have
guessed that there was crickets' ball
within a Worcester Post,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-10
SHIPS ANCHORS.
The Change From Short, Straight
FIukes to Curved Arms.


The ships anchors in general use up
to the beginning of the last century
consisted of long, round iron
shank. having two comparatively short
straight arms or fukes, inclined to the
shank Mt an angle Of about forty de
grees and meeting 1t in a somewhat
sharp point at the crown. In large an
chors the bulky wooden stock was built
up of several pieces, hooped together
the whole tapering outward to the ends
especially on the aft or cable side.
About the beginning of the last cen
fury clerk in the Plymouth navy
yard, Pering by name, suggested GER
tain improvements, the most impor-
tant of which was making the arms
curved instead of straight. At first
sight this simple change may seem OF
little value but consideration Will show
this is not the case The holding power
of an anchor depends on two principal
nditions-namely, the extent of use
full holding surface and the amount OF
vertical penetration. The latter quail
ity is necessary on account OF the ma
ture of ordinary sea bottoms, the sur
face layers of which are generally less
tenacious and resisting than is the
ground short distance below.
In the year 1881 chain cables began
to superselc the hempen ones, with the
result that the long shanked anchors
hitherto in vogue We're no longer nee
essary, and anchors with shorter
shanks and with heavier and stronger
crowns gradually came into use. In
consequence of these changes, com
mission was appointed in the year 1888
to inquire into the holding power Of
anchors and a principal result of its
laborS was the adoption of the so called
admiralty pattern anchor, which con-
tinucd to be used in the British navy
up to the year 1860.
The invention of the steam hammer
In 1912 made the welding of heavy
masses of iron n comparatively easy
and reliable process, SO that from this
time onward the strength Of anchors
fully kept pace with that of the chain
cables, which had come into general
use A number of patents for anchors
We're taken out prior to the great eXhi-
bition of 1851, and, public attention
having been called to the models there
shown in the following year, a commit
tee was appointed by the admiralty to
report on the qualifications of anchors
of the various kinds.
Practical trials were then instituted,
and, as a result. some of the tests to
which the anchors were submitted
were of doubtful value-such, for in
stance. as facility for sweeping"
Nowadays, however, at all events for
deep ships in shallow harborS, 1t is
considered an advantage for an anchor
to offer as little obstruction as possible
above the ground.-Nautical Gazette.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-10

The etiquette of Holland is exceed
ingly strict in all classes. The young
girl is most carefully chapCroncd, and
she never goes anywhere, even to
church, unless accompanied by her par
ents, some male relative or other equal
ly trusty attendant. At a dance the
parents sit round the walls slipping
their coffee or wine, and the young men
must make the best of their chances
in the opportunities afforded by the
dance, for when it pleases the guard
ians to depart there Is no help for 1t.
but the girls must go too. An mmar-
ried girl always takes the right arm Of
her escort, while the matron takes the
left, perhaps because it is nearer the
heart
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-10
How to Keep Out of Trouble.

1.-THE rivalry between the two arms
Of the national service, the army and
navy" said an army man, sis most
shown between the marines and the
jackies on a man-of-war. The marines
are soldier policemen. and the jackieS
have Il keen contempt for them. | re
member hearing of one old tar who was
always getting into trouble. Finally
he made peace with one of the ma
rineS
"'Toll me how to keep out of trou-
BILE? the old tar asked. If you'll show
me the way I'll give you my plug OF
tobacco
THE marine tried the plug and found
it to his liking. He frightened his belt
Strengthened his cap and then delivered
himself of this advice:
Whenever you're feeling easy and
happy and comfortable. quit It, for you
be breaking Il rule. It's the only
way"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-10
Al ADiDai Story For
Little Folks
A Cricket Ball

The two boys on the lawn talked
about a cricket ball-thcy meant n
hard ball, like baseball. with which a
game called cricket is played-but Mrs.
Hoppy Cricket and Mr.. Chirpy Cricket,
who overheard them, thought they
meant sure enough ball, with music
nnAd"ncing'
The very notion" chlrpcd Mrs.
Cricket I'VE will give one to intro
duce Twcedle to society"
wen have the katydids for fiddlers,"
Mr.. Cricket said. II hear that new or
chestra is the finest ever
"Oh. yes. papa, and do have a jarfly
or two" begged Miss Twccdlc Cricket
Il love the sound Of their clarinets."
For week before the moonlight
night which was to see the crickets'
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-10
Railway Locals.
Reduced Rate

SUNDAY EXCURSION TICKETS now on sale and
until further notice between all stations
Cumberland and CCnncllSvi!lc, inclusive.
Good on day of Issue only, and valid going
only on Train No. i3, and returning on
Train No. rs, leaving Cumberland 40 a..
IN. returning leave ConnellSville ) p. IN.
For tickets and full information call ON
NJ. c. CLARKE, Titket Agent, Cumberland,
Md. If
Announcements of Reduced Fares
Authorized Ella Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Summer Season 1901:
SAN FRlNCIsCo, CAL.-SOveregn Grand
Lodge, !. o. O. f., September 1913. one
fare for the round trip to Chicago or St.
Louis added to fares rendered thcreirom
Chicago $50; st. Louis S47.5O) Dates
of sale to be announced later.
For additional information concerning
rates, routes time of trains etc, call ON or
address ticket agents Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-10
Castillo LOTS.
A CuriOuS Military Custom That Was
Once Ia Vogue Europe.

- curious w ~
Once In Vogue Europe.
In the armies of the seventeenth and
eighteenth centuries the custom of cast
INK lots to decide wlla: soldiers should
DE punished for the oifenseS of all was
common. At Winchester, England, in
1915, complaint WAS made that after
the surrender there had boa unfair
plundcring SIX soldiers were tried
and found guilty, ana it was decided
by lot which one of the six should be
hanged. At TangIcr in 1853, and
again in 1863, two soldiers had to cast
dice on Il Grumhcad. and he who threw
the least was executed. Thomas Mays
translation of Barclays Icon AMI
morum" gives curious story of this
sort Speaking of English courage, he
says that during the war III the Neither
lands some soldiers of III" Spanish
party were taken prisoners by the
Dutch, who decided to make reprisals
for the previous cruelty of their en-
emies. Out of four and twenty men
eight were to be hanged. ''Thcre We're
lots, therefore, thrown into helmet"
commanded to draw their fortunes
whoever should draw blank was to
escape, but whoever should draw
black lot was to be hanged presently.
"They were ALL" says May, possess
ell with IL great apprehension of their
present danger, especially one Span
lard. Their pitiful wishes and tears in
some of the ISLANDERS by did move pity,
in others laughter There was besides
in that danger an Englishman, n COM
mon soldier, who, with careless coun-
tenance, expressing no fear of death at
all, came boldly to the helmet AMI drew
his lot. Chance favored him; it was
safe lot Being free himself from dan
ger he came to the Spnnard, who was
yet timorous and trembling to put his
hand into the fatal helmet, and receive
ing from him 10 crowns Ire eutreated
the judges-oh. hOrriI audacity-t
dismiSsing the Spankrd. they would
suffer him again to try his fortune"
May further relates that the Judges
consented to the madman'S request,
who valued his life at so low Il rate,
and he again drew Il safe lot" May
seems rather to regret the second es-
cape of the foOlhardy EnSliShman,
whom he denounces rs "a wretch I'M
worthy not only of that double, but
even of II single preservation, who so
bascly had undervalued his life
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-10
Turned the bles.

Mr. Sharpe (old lawyer -Bcatricc. is
1t possible that, in spite Of my positive
orders to the contrary, yon have been
allowing that young SnOodle to persist
in his attentions to you? Miss Bea-
tricc-Fathcr, decline to answer that
question. Mr.. Sharpe-You do. hey?
I'd like to know why. Miss BeHtiice-
On the ground that the answer might
incriminate mo. and I'd Xix" to see you
get around that Chicago Tribune.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-10

81 lost my notebook one day" said
novelist. Il searched the house over
for it. From room to room | went eX-
nmining every corner and ut the end of
n two hours hunt | found the book.
"'By Jove" l exclaimed. 4 wonder
why it is that one always finds Il ( ng
in the very last place one looks for it,
Maybe said IA cousin of mine, it
is because after we find what we are
hunting for we end our Search"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-10
Before.

BEFORE.
When in what other life,
Where in what old. spent star.
Systems ago. dead vastitudes afar.
We're we two bird and bough or man and
wife
Or wave and spar
Or the beating sea and you the bar
On which 1t breaks? l know not, l!
But this. oh. this. my very dear. i know:
Your voice awakes old echoes in my
heart.
And things l say to you now are said
once more.
And. sweet, when we two part
| feel have seen you falter and linGer so.
So hesitate and turn and cling. yet go.
AS once in some immemorable before.
Once on some fortunate yet thrice blasted
shore.
Was 1t for good?
Oh. these poor eyes are wet!
And yet. oh, yet.
Now that we know. ! would not II l could
Forget!
-Sewickley Valley.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-10
Reasons Obvious.

Eve will sing Awake Ie Saints i'm
mediately before the sermon tom0r-
row." announced the minister ut choir
practice on Saturday afternoon.
Don't you Think inquired the OBJ
servant tenor. that 1t would be more
appropriate to sing it Immediately aft
er the sermOn?'-New Orleans Plea
vIIDp
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-10
His Only Worry.

Graphter-I've got my hooks out for
n swell political office, big salary and
all that. Jenkins-Do you think you
can fill it? Graphter-Never thought
Of that. What's worrying me is wheth-
er I'll be able to get it.-Philadelphia
Ledger
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-10
Cool.

Colonel Gruff l understand my
daughter is determined to marry you.
Well. want 10 say to you that she's
crazy. Mr.. Nervy-Ah, hereditary,
suppose Exchange.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-10
COniuKnI Amenities.

She-I was a fool when | married
you. He-Aren't you fool still? She
No, l am not. He-Then you should
be thankful to me for reforming you.-
London Tit-Bits.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-09-10

When a woman becomes fiurried she
feels for fan. When man becomes
Hurried he feels for cigar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-14
Railroad Taxes.

The Wisconsin state tax commission
in accordance with the new railroad
advelorem taxation law, tonight an
iced its final determination of the
of railroad property within Wis
!, and average rate of taxation of
Il other taxable property within the
state 1t fixes the value of railroad
property at $218. 1924, 900, and the rate
of taxation at .0114403586 cents per
dollar. This makes the total railroad
tax So, ,464. .2S2.57, or $545,952 more
than under the old license fee system.
In accordance with the new law, the
railroads paid taxes this year under
the old license fee system. but subject
to any increase or decrease determined
by the tax commission under the new
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-14

law A few of the companies will get
a refund on their taxes already paid,
but most of them will have to pay
more.
Under the old system the principal
railroads paid license fee of pei
cent on their gross earnings in lieu OF
state tax Under the new system
increase in the taxes OF the larger
roads is not as proportionally large
as that of the smaller roads. During
the hearings the smaller roads protes-
ted more strongly against their increa-
ses in taxes than did the larger ones.
The license fee system Of railroad tax
alton has been in force in Wisconsin
for many years.
The valuation of the general prop
erty Of the state is $1,8O4, 1877 900.
The total amount of taxes levied upon
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-14

Manager Bethke announces that he
has secured William Lloyd and com
pany of London, England, for Decem-
ber 25. The company will play
Othello," Mr.. Lloyd taking the part
Of .sIago," and Mr.. William Clifford
plays "Othello." Further particulars
next week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-14
WILL OPEN EVENINGS.

Beginning next Monday, December
II, the dry goods and clothing stores
in this city will remain open during
the evening for the accommodation of
Christmas shoppers. This rule will be
in force for two weeks from the date
mentioned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-14

When you want pleasant purga-
tive try Chambe rlain's Stomach and
liver Tablets. They are easy to take
and produce no nausea, gripping or
other diagreeable effects. For sale by
Chas. Gamm, Brennecke & Bergemann
and H. L. Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-14

When you feel like sighing-sing,
Signing will never pleasure bring.
Learn to laugh, you can laugh and
Laugh right.
BY taking Rocky Mountain Tea at
night. G.. A Gamm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-14

the property for the year 1908, ex-
cluding special assessments, is $2O,-
GAO, ,54316, and the average rate of
taxation as computed by the board is
.01144O3568, or $11. .44O356S upon
each ST., 900 of valuation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-14

If you haven't time to prepare Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. it is now
made in tablet form also. Get pack
age already to use. Makes you we'll;
keeps you well. 35 cents.
~ Goporo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-14

Mrs. Christian Wendt tland's death
occurred at the home of her son-in-
law, Herman Reitz, Milwaukee, last
Wednesday. Deceased was eighty-two o
years of age. She was formerly resi-
dent of this city with her husband.
who preceded her to the great beyond
about four years ago. The interment
took place at the Lutheran cemetery
Saturday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-12-14

Patrick Farmer, one of the pioneer
residents of town Clyman, died last
Thursday after an illness of several
weeks. Deceased came to this section
in 1847. He was born in Connaught,
Ireland, in 1921 ana was married to
Catherine Nolan la 1864 He is sur
vived by his widow and seven chill
dren.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-10-06
Deafness Cannon be Cured

by local applications as they can
not reach the diseased portion of
the ear. There is only one way to
cure deafness and that is by const;-
tutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an inhamed condition o
the mucous lining of the Eus tachian
Tube. When this tube gets infiam-
ed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed deafness is the re-
suit, and unless the Inflammation
can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to it's normal condition, hear
ing will be destroyed forever: Nine
cases out of ten are caused by catar-
rh, which is nothing but an infamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dol
lars forIany case of Deafness, caused
(by catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
culars, free.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-10-06
q erman Syrup

We want to impress on our readers
that Boschee's German Syrup is
positively the only preparation on
the market today that does relieve
and cure consumption. 1t contains
the specifice. such aa pare tar, ex-
TRACTS OF gum, etc, ETC., which have
been so highly endorsed FOR the cure
of coughs, colds and consumption
by the great medical congresses.
The consumptive, whether his disease
is in the throat or lungs, must have
rest at night, AID be free from the
spasm of dry AID racking cough in
the morning. The diseased parts
want rest, healing and soothing
tseatment, and the patient needs
fresh air, good food, etc, German
Syrup will give free and easy ex-
pectoration in the morning with
speedy and permanent relief. Small
bottles 20 cents; regular size, con.
tanning nearly four times as much,
IS cents. At Frost & Sp,es.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-10-06
Talked Too Much.

Speaking one day Of club sociabil-
ity, Hy Mayer, the cartoonist, told Of L
club to which ne was invited while in
Berlin The club was composed of
elderly Germans, who met in a back
room to drink beer and smoke. At in
tervals one Of the clubmen would re-
move his pipe from his mouth, nod his
head sagely and remark, Yah" After
a little pause another of the smokers
would say, Yah" That was the ex
tent of their conversation. One night"
said Mr.. Mayer, "one of the members
brought his son to the club After sew
eral Of the older ones had spoken as
usual the youngster spoke. He said
Yah, yah They expelled him at
once" concluded Mr.. Mayer, ''for talk
ing too much"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-10-06

A popular English author was who'll
ly incapacitated from work by lady
who lived next door and strummed
through Handlers Messiah" His idea
of. the inviolability of an Englishman' S
house did not allow him to send i'll
any message, and he was at his wits
end till he saw in daily paper that
steam whistles could be bought to fit
on to kettle spouts. He provided HIM
self with one and put the kettle on
the fire in the room nearest the singer.
AS soon as the whistle began he went
out. Of course the bottom came off
the kettle, but it cost little to solder
it on again, and after two or three
solderings the lady took the hint