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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
II Taught Ono Man Not to Play For
High Stakes With Friends

"Only once in my life, did I play
poker for high stakes" remarked
a Louisianian. Gone night l was
invited to join a select party at ta-
BILE stakes. l demurred on the
ground that l was not the equal
scientifically-for consider poker
science-of the others who were
to sit at the board. There were six
gentlemen i'll the party, including
myself. 1 had played with one Of
the number before, but the limit
was nominal. He volunteered to
give me some advice. He said he
had noticed my playing and said
that where l was lame was in the
exercising of judgment; that l trail
ed along when / had nothing to 60
on. He told me that if l would ad-
here to the universal rule observed
by those who followed the game,
either as diversion or as a profess
sion, / would break even in the long
run. That was the worst that l
could do. On the other hand, l
stood as good chance as the next
one to make neat haul once in
awhile. He was anxious that / sit
in with the party. l should be pa
tient, he said, and not come in until
l had something. Then l should
Whoop them up. He was so per-
sistent that finally consented, tele-
phoning my wife that probably l
would be a trife late in getting home
that night owing to business en-
gagement.
"The game progressed merrily,
but the outlook was anything but
favorable to me. l played conserv-
atively and at midnight was not
more than fifty to the bad. / was
discouraged and was on the point of
quitting when / picked up three
kings. | opened the pot, and all
came in except one man. / held up
kicker to create the impression
that l was playing two pairs. l
spiked the fourth king. l checked.
My next door neighbor pushed in
stack. This was raised before Twas
reached. met the boosts and made
it little stronger. Then hosting
went on until my friend who had
given me the good advice and my
self were left to fight it out between
ourselves. When we quit betting
there was $500 in the middle of the
table. Did / call him? Not on
your tintype. He did the calling.
When l laid out the four emperors
he turned as pale as a ghost. For
the moment he was speechless, then
he turned on me and abused me like
pickpocket. took in the money
and quit the game, OF course. the
next day my friend was sorry for
having lost his head, and he called
on me at my Office and apologized.
High stake poker makes bad blood.
Where SO much money is involved
friendship ceases. A fifteen cent
limit win do me-" ~ New Orleans
Times Democrat.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
THE cLAoUERs.
How They Do Their Work In tho
Theaters of Paris.

Theaters Of Paris.
The question of employing cla-
quers in New York theaters has
been agitated, but it is safe to say
that the American sense of humor
will never permit this. The claque
in European cities consists of a
small body of men, under the orders
of a chief, who undertake to applaud
actors and actresses at certain times.
The only one of the band who is re-
munerated is the. chief. The men
under him get the privilege of see
ing the play without paying for their
seats. The chefs de claque of the
great subsidized theater of Paris are
officials paid by the management to
do certain work. Their salaries vary
from 800 francs to 500 francs a
month, and for that sum they are
expected to take with them into the
theater at each performance a GER
tain number of men with big, strong
hands and intelligent enough to clap
when they are given the signal by
theit leader.
The claquer's work does not de-
mand intellect of high order. The
chief is supposed to have taken
notes at the rehearsals, to have con-
suited with the manager, to have
talked with the author and to have
very accurate idea of the good
points of the play. The men under
him are scattered all about the
house ready to give quick response
to the signal of their leader. Most
of these men are eminently respecta-
bic. They are small shopkeepers,
students of the drama and pupils
of the Conservatoire with INSULT
cient money to spend upon theater
going. At the opera they number
thirty. They assemble every even
ing at half past in a cafe at the
corner of the Boulevard Haussmann
and the Rue Lafayette, where they
crowd around their leader and an
swer to their names like small
schoolboys. As each answers "pres-
ent" to his name he receives metal
ticket upon which is the number of
his seat.--New York Herald.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
II. v. Exclusions.

Columbus and return Sunday,
December 10, 7 a. m. train $l.00.
llm1i' return December
20, $1.50. Round trip good for
return until December 81.
Tickets on sale December 90,
"a, 25, 30, 81, and January l..
Good for return until January 8.
Rate one and one-third fare for
round trip to all points.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
Among the Churches.
PREsBYTERIAA CHURCH

Regular services Sunday, and
preaching in the morning by the
pastor, Rev. C. R. Wilson. In the
evening we will join in the Union
Temperance service to be held in
the Opera House. The ladies Of
the church will give Social and
Bake sale Thursday evening Dec.
21, at 1880 p. m. Light refresh :
ments will be served, and Christ
mas candies and dainties will be
for sale. All are invited. On the
following e, ening, Dec.22, the Sun
day school will give a Christmas
cantata, after which the scholars
will receive their treat. All serv-
ices Sunday as usual in the
church, save the evening service.
Strangers welcome.
N. E. CHURCH.
DR.. John Rutledge, of Cleveland
Ohio, will preach at the Methodist
Church on Sunday morning at
10:15. He will also address a
mass meeting of all the churches
aid citizens at the Opera House
Sunday evening at seven o'clock.
DIR. Rutledge is on of the greatest
orators of Ohio, and great meet
ing 10 expected. To make men
sober, righteous and good citizens
will be his subject.
LUTHERAN TRINITY.
Regular English service will be
held at Lutheran Trinity Church
on North Mulberry St., with
preaching by the pastor Sunday
at 10: 80 q. m. sun time. Sunday
School at 9:30 q. m.
On Tuesday evening, Dec. 10th,
special English service will be
conducted, with preaching by the
visitor of our district, Rev. G. A.
Ksumeyer of Lancaster, o., for
merly pastor of Trinity Church
This service will commence at
1880 p. m.
II. w. WALKER, Pastor.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
Humor ano Philosophy
A PREDICTION.
BY DUNCAN N. SMITH

Yes, Christmas is coming.
You've heard that before,
But listen and maybe
You'll hear 1t once more.
The man who don't know
Quite as much as a cat,
Or parrot, or monkey,
Is certain of that.
On this proposition
Some people, in sooth,
Think they have discovered
A shiRing new truth, -
When really the news -
Is old, as you might say, ryfft
AS the time of the man r. -
Who Invented the day. As;E
OF course it Is coming. .-s.
Why shouldn't it come? --&
II you know any reasons,
Just please mention some.
AS certain as taxes,
Or death, or the flow -
OF water downhill, *
Or an Uncle Tom show. &
Then be on the lookout;
Remember the date:
Some time in December;
! have the tip straight.
It's coming for certain .eF
This isn't "string"--
Regardless of weather *
Or any old thing. =.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
Court News.

In the case of the j. b. Pearce
Co. VS.. Abraham Davis, for money
judgement by default was given
Dec. IL, in the sum of $822.87,
with 6ss interest from that date.
Rosa Emrine was granted d.
vores from Andrew j. Emrine, on
the sams day, with alimopy and
restoration to maiden name.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
Can't Do Without Il.

'Gt seems to me-" said Mrs. Old
castle, "that DR.. Goodman lays rath-
er too much stress on the idea that
we should divorce ourselves from
anthropomorphism. 1t may be all
right to preach what he does in a
general way, but the anthropomor-
phic sentiment is still very dear to
a great many people"
II know it," replied her hostess
as she toyed with the diamond stud
ded paper cutter. "There's a wo-
man lives right on this street that
goes to the drug store and gets it on
the quiet nearly every day."--Chica-
go Record Herald.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

Common sense is an uncommon
thing. You will find the uncom-
mon and all the sense in clothing
for Men, Boys and Children at
Brown Bros. One Price Clothiers.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

Editor w. II. Acker has with
drawn from the Hooking Sentinel
and that paper is now operated by
the daughters of Lewis Green.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

Judge o. W. H Wright has
been appointed attorney for the
Ohio Mine Workers Association.
The appointment took effect Dec.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
Suggested.


II l could only have show
At running things down here below,
i d try to engineer them so
The pleasant things would be on tap
And trouble caught in its own trap.
II could only have show,
Thered be no binding cold and snow,
And soft would all the breezes blow;
Tho rain would only fall to cheer,
And flowers would blossom ali the
year.
II 1 were running everything,
The winter would be always spring,
With summer ever on the wing
And Just ahead little space
A-ieading us merry chase.
ia do these things II were 1t,
And they might help little bit.
El
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
Conundrums.

Who was Adams mother? The earth.
How many calves tails would it
take to reach from the earth to the
Iky? One, If II We're long enough.
What Is 1t that never was and never
will be? A mouses nest in cats ear.
Which was the first, the lien or the
egg? The hen, at the creation.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
Hard Lines.

isn't 1t awful? His wife takes in
washing to support him."
"Yes, 1t must be. No woman can
make enough at that to support man
in anything like comfort. suppose at
times he even suffers for the necessl-
ties of life"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

Beauty is only skin deep, but tho av-
eTage man DOESN'T carry X rays in his
head.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

Our goods and prices argue their
own case. You are invited to in
spect our store and see for your
self the many nice things we are
showing. Brown Bros. One Price
Clothiers.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
Holiday Excursion Rates to Points on
and Via c 6 NV. r. K. & Penna
Lines.

Excursion tickets at low rates
will be sold on Dec. 23, "a, 25, 80
and 81, and Jan. l, 1905. All
tickets good returning until Jan.
8.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Truth telling is very commendable,
but, considered as a profession, it is
seldom profitable.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
More Potent.

"He has decided to retire from poll
tics"
"On account of the pleadings of his
wife?"
mo; he has heard from the people"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

A good many years ago, when the
country was new, we always made a
practice of burning off piece Of wild
prairie during June in order to get a
nice lot of young grass Of the second
growth for the late summer feed. With
the tame grasses the same result is OBJ
tained by the moving for hay in July.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

Keeping down expenses is related in
inverse ratio to keeping up appear
ances.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
Business Head,
lctical MomanW

SIS she a practical womanT
"Is she practical? She charges her
husband 80 cents for each curtain lee
ture."
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

The art of land surveying owes its
origin to the fact that the Egyptians
were unable to keep permanent monu-
ments on land which. was overhowed
every year by the Nile. Under such
circumstances II became necessary to
have some means of re-identlfying the
various pieces of land. The instruments
and mathematical methods of astrono-
my, with suitable notifications, were
used by the Egyptians for land survey
ing.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

Some people can't help themselves
because others help themselves so
much.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
Made the Difference.

HE is the most absentminded mar
ever saw"
Il hadn't noticed it."
ever lend him any money!"
"No; but borrowed some from him.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

Women may run to clubs all right
until they have 4 quarrel. Then the
men have to step in to settle it.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

The world may owe every man liv-
ing, but it took change of venue long
ago.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

The sheriff is about the only man
who likes to have his enemies around
him.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

There are some men who would be
distinctly benefited II they would lose
their temper for keeps.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

The fae II. .cket Books and
heather Goods - at Bort a Co.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

Women admire strength in men-not
of breath.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

1t is very far cry when fearful
widow journeys across the country to
see her late husbands folks.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

Full values every day in the
year at Brown Bros.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
The Calppbell system Of "drv farm.

The Campbell system of "dry farm
ing" which is being most successfully
applied to the dry lands of western
Nebraska and Kansas, is making lands
heretofore rated as almost worthless
for agricultural purposes worth $25 per
acre just for the growing Of winter
wheat.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
Disillusionized.

"He looks every inch a soldier. Did
he win his spurs ON the field of bat
tle?"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
Health culture is
what you have
when you have had
everything else.

Somepeople's aim
in life is all right,
but they never pull
the trigger.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14
A variety Of alfalfa specially adapt,

A variety of alfalfa specially adapt
ed to dry lands is being developed in
the west and II success, as 1t bids
fair to be, will be Of immense advan-
tage to that section. 1t matters but
little what other conditions may be. II
alfalfa can be grown successfully, right
there is sure to be rich country.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-14

mo; he won them at rattle, 1 be-
lieve."
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-06-09
Head Of Egyptian Hustlcrs in convsn
tion at Anna.

lady friends attired in white gowns
presented most fascinating ana pref
" sight
The Hustlers some three years ago
organized in tn y City and after three
Years absence. compared BY Presi.
Tent Hockmuth, in his address, to.
lay to the prodigal son, returned to
Anna for their third annual meet. The
fatteh cali has been killed and now
the Hustlers are enjoying the mi 81
interesting meeting in the history OF
the order and one whlchffar outrlyals
any oi the previous oneg held.
Amusements plenty have been
provided ana the sitorF To the city
have been Kept on the jump continual.
y.
The liustlers Welcomed.
Tho gun tournament this morning
was largely attended ana following
that the visitors al one o'eipck a som
alea at the stand erected on the main
street and listened NJ she gaarass ct
Welcome made by SHIyas Attorney
James Llnelc for the mayor j. N.
Wood
Mr.. Lirg.e, wh3 is well known alt
over Southern Illinois, proved 10 No n
most pleasing speaker TIE told the
Hustlers how glad the citizens OF AN
ma were 70 have them onee more with.
.ln ther gatcs ana hGw proud they
we're oyerthc honor that haa besn ac.
corded tho city bg thslr pre- sncc.
The city N yours,''saii Mn. Idngie.
take X and 10 what yen iike with Il
for three days"
President hcckmuth's Response.
ne was followed hy Ar. ]. IA. Hook
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-06-09
STILL JUMP|N
THE EQUITABLE [
ROBERT r. LINCOLN QUITS BOARD
or DIRECTORS AND NJ. {. IN
CALLS CANCELS A $4,000 POL
lCY-AS TO THE CHAIRMAN.

New York, June S,-The nominal ng
committee appointed by the directors
.of the Equitable Life Assurance soci.
ETY. to name the chairman of he board
who shall direct the affairs of the so.
ciety, met today, but adjourned until
tomorrow without final action Ii is
understood among hat among the
names under consideration today were
Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton
and General Horace Porter formerly
ambassador to France.
Among the developments of the day
We're the announced res gnation Of
Robert T. Lincoln from the board OF
directors the cancellation Of a $50,G1o
policy by Melville e. ingalls,, recen ly
resigned as director and statement
by Alvin w. Krech. president of The
Equitable Trust company and director
3f the Equitable Life Assurance socie.
~, that there was absolutely no truth
In he published report that the inqu ry
of the STATE insurance department
would show new impropriety involv,
ing $10,000000
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-06-09
BOYS FIGHTING
IN THE GALLERY
Almost Caused Catastrol he in
Chicago The fer
MANY PEOPLE BRUISED
WOMEN SCREAMED WILDLY AND
RUSHED FOR EXITS, AND Po.
LICE COULD NOT STOP
THEM.

Chicago. June S.-A fight between
boys in the gallery of the Academy of
Music west side theater, tonight
created a panic among the audience,
and before 1t subsidized several people
had been bru sed, and ne boy so seri-
ously hurt it was found necessary to
remove him to a hospital.
The performance was nearly CON
cluded when two boys became involv-
ed in fight over the right to occupy
certain seats. Other boys Joined in
the fracas, and in minute free
fight was raging in the gallery. The
uproar above their heads alarmed the
people in the balcony directly un1er
the gallery, and they commenced TO
leave their seats and soon panic se;z-
ell the people on the first floor. Mana.
ger Roach stepped to the front of the
stage and endeavored TO allay the ex
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-06-09
The Way rngI Rn sngn nana ou Eyer npce i

citement, but somebody yelled fire
and rush for the doors took place.
Dozens Of women screamed wildly
and rushed for exits, and it was i'm.
possible for police and firemen sta.
toned in the building 70 check them
AT the first sign Of trouble Price
man ORell had turned in a riot alarm
and large force of officers was
quickly on hand, but by the time they
arrived all the audience was in the
stree.
Reuben Moses, one of the boys who
caused the trouble, was knocked
down in the panic and badly hurt He
was taken to hospital for medical
attendance, and then locked up In
the police station.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-06-09

demands explanation, especially when
IT happens within five weeks said
Evans Two or three men Of great
means and sprtiye tendencies have 1t
in their power to turn tho business
into the tage where legitimate deal,
crs, poor puppets of unseen wires, af-
ter the little hsur Of stint and rave,
are tossed pell nell together into
their grave, the manipuIators pocket
book SOME astute bank president ac.
quainted as he thinks. with tricks
Of eyergfrade finds he did net know
and his directors have to make good.
They tell us this is business,
Evans cont nue1, but Is II business
when the food markets OF a great ma
tion are In state OF great unrest,
tension and decentralization such as
has occurred In the past three months.
Us It businesss when prices are made
and broken al the need Of a man or
the suggestion Of IA coterie The rem
edy for exchange 10 consider, and for
US 70 demand. Is first, that no chance
fernzied financier or opulent eleva.
tor owner sell for delivery beyond q
limited time, prop rty 10 which he
cannot show title This would stop
dealing IN wind
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-06-09
TOWN Is GAlLY DECORATED
MANY EVENTS LAST NIGHT
Maud Won the Mule Race---fIusters Lose Ball fame
to Merchants flight For Next Convention Red
Hot, 0lney and CarbOndale and Cairo All
Sending Special Trains Today

nuth president Of the Iiustlers, who
n response said,
'ir. MaYor, Ladies' and Gentlemen.
Spaechmahing with me. to express
IN ID the drumner's vernacalar, Ii
fnewhat Of d side line. A drummer
delivering an address Of any character
4 an absurdity, but only one Of the
many Inconsistencies uf our dual lives.
.t III becomes a man to whom has
cen yollchsafed the boon of l'fe In
KILLS resplendent republic to wish hts
lestfny other. and yet, my friends,
would fain exchange my lot today. so
inadequate to this occasion do feel,
@ith one of ignorant cave dwellers,
yh0 exeavate holes In the sod, to put
| hose t'le ones to sleap WHO begin
|F'tfa III the grave rather than In the
araale
To tnase sf You who assigned me
hEs task i wish might reveal TO
vofr finding gaze Sic black and
shenrl9ss w4ll That geena to ba clos
ag its path around me- as | attempt
u Your lseaa'f 10 evseua lhaass for
his magnificent reception toiay. The
unl n0ns VISA for very escass III ease
MA elegance. dazzits and appal4.
The zen she'll though OF Ell carried
rem ocean depths to regions of per-
| letlial snow, never ceases sfill 10
ing the songs Of home; therefore.
q may be n1r6oneh for thinking thar
very choice blessing within tie gift
i ain Omniscient Deity was emptied
rom lie cornucopia nf beayen into
he lap Of this fair city, the gem Of
he Prairie state and the natal city
The Bgvptian HustlsfR
twenty-five. years ag male nv
lrst visit to yoir cits aal those men
0 whom | sold goods a that time
ave since been carried hy The strong
| rms of .hsir sorrowing aud afa ctedl
rothefs to Their last resting place
beneath ine sod. Their memory is
| gith me today, though u marble may
lave cramhled and the brenze cor
| 0ded.
This hospitahle city. surrounded by
fertile soil with matchless esourcas
es untouched, the genuine product of
rec settlemen' and free instituf ons,
Who Is now absorbed in the present
md the future. and whose only foibie
has been It's ambition @ be he lgat
| of the new world, was the place above
All others for us 10 NEE, ID fan The
ambers Of fraternal harmony, for III
was here, about two and ope-half years
ago, that our Organization. With a
; membership Of only seven, first greet
\ ID the light Of day.
This flower, Of neither bulb0ns nor
tuberons origin, has grown to be a
perfect specimen, numbering some
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-06-09

of The Pennypacker litel law He
blamed Quay for this severe law, de-
claring il was Quays governor chat
nstigatad IL He cl3sed by saying:
There never was a Quay or Penny
packer born who coul1 form or invent
2 measure that would restrict the IL
bertyN Of the press TO ham.
per 1t inX its eonst't tutlonal
right Of 6ublic~ utterance. The
Quays of Pennsylvania desire un.
smirchsd biographies, to lei them leave
behind them records free from stain,
II the PennypacEers Of Pennsylvania
sor any other commonwealth In this
union desire to effec.ualiy mu2zle the
press, they must nie themselves 10
some other land In the fundamental
law Of which Is not wrftcn The free
dom Of the press otslt not to be re-
stric.ed'
Pres dent Screws delivered his an.
nual address this morning. j. w.
Carr OF Anderson. Indiana, spoke on
THE Public School and the Press. .
D. II. Butler. of Lincoln, Neb., also
delivered an address,
A reception was given visiting la
dies during the afternoon and tonight
similar receptions were rendered the
dplpnatas