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The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-12-20
The Spirit of Dancing,

Times and manners change. The
customs of London, ancient and mod
ern. greatly differ. Says the London
Times regarding medieval days:
Dancing was Il passion with every
body. From the queen to the milk
maid, all the women danced; from the
king TO the craftsman, all the young
men danced, They danced in the
streets whenever il was possible,
which was one OF the reasons why
May day was so JOYOUS a festival. The
more courtly people had dances dlgni-
fed ANA stately, such as the danse au
yirlet, in which each performer sang
verse, and then they all danced
around, singing the same verse in
chorus; the Pas de Brabant, where
every man knelt to his partner; the
danse au chapelet. where every man
kissed his partner; they danced to-
gether. singing minstrels songs; they
danced in the garden. they danced in
the meadow, they went out at night to
dance. with tapers In their hands; they
danced to beautiful music played by an
orchestra. Where Is the dancing spirit
now, where the mixed kissing?
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-12-20
ELEANOR
land THE..-
CRATER
By Harriet Bachelor Bradner

The day Eleanor Beverly had been in
her position us Cornwel's secretary six
months something happened. Inc po-
litical boss of his precinct, McNillinms.
having made an engagement over the
telephone. paid the young lawyer a
visit at lunch hour, when the place was
practically deserted.
Having carefully closed the door be-
hind him, he settled his huge bulk in u
chair and came at once to business.
"Mr. Cornwell, we need your support
In the coming election he began inn
pressiyely. III a man Sf your sterling
worth comes out for our candidate 1t
will settle the vote of the majority"
"Impossibie" returned Cornwell de-
cidedly. LAS ] have repeatedly told
your agents. l Go not approve of your
selection and cannot consclentiously
vote for him. rs TO the influence OF
my decision, you greatly overestimate
it,"
"See here, Cornwel, we've got TO
have you with lis. Lipper is all right.
Man. you're prejudiced-unjustly preju-
diced. Why. he's the most inotfensiye
fellow-harmless as a kitten"
"That's my opinion of Mr.. Upper ex-
actly." observed Cornwell, smiling
"inoirenslve harmless, unable
TO say MOI weak fool in the hands
OF INSCRIPTIONS politicians"
"Hey? What's that about unserupu-
lous politicians McWilliams' bulging
eyes glared sayagely "This amt no
subject TO be treated without gloves"
The two men looked into each others
eyes for the space of second, the one
angry and uncomfortable, the other
calm and unnisturbed. Then MoWil-
liams lelned forward and began In Il
confidential undertone:
"I.ook here. Cornwell, don't mind
cOnfesElng 10 you that we're up q
stump. Ilppers ls a regular frost, but
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-12-20
Not Too Cold For Him.

The Unconscious llumor of the
English pessantry is shown in a
story told by the London Tribune.
A Lady Bountiful was calling on a
devoted old couple with such crea-
ture comforts as the doctor said
were suitable for the old man, who
was dying and being tenderly nursed
by his consort, Entering the cot
tage, she saw the old dame leaning
over the fire. "Ah, Susan" she
said, "and how's John?"
"He be goan, mum; he be goan, {"
muttered the old lady. "Leastways
| can't say that for sartain sure, but
he did seem a-gwine just now. But,
there, it's that mortal cold up there
that | had to come down to warm
my hands"
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-12-20
Armour Before Commission.

Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 21.--J. os-
den Armour, president OF P. T. Ar
mour Packing company, large hold
or OF stock in the Armour Grain com
pany, Nicola Elevator company and
Atlas Elevator company, and also
owner of large blocks OF stock in the
Milwaukee road, Pennsylvania lines.
Union Pacific and other railways. was
the most important witness before the
Investigating committee OF the inter-
state commerce commission. Mr., Ar
mour in reply to questions said he was
unaware of any special favors shown
him by railroads In which he had
stock, and repeated the statement
when asked as to specific instances.
He denied any knowledge OF Rotating
or other forms OF tavoritism.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-12-20
Did the Dog Rsasone

The late Duke Of Beaufort, who
was an excellent observer, notes in
his diary how the was hunting the
hounds himself) the pack drove
down to wall and flashed over
all but Bachelor. This hound miss
ed the scent as he reached the top
of the wall and, standing there,
waved his stern as il ia thought.
Then it seemed to flash across him,
IF the fox has not crossed he must
have turned short under The WALL"
So Bachelor dropped back into The
road and, racing along, picked up
the line.-T, F, Dale in Outing
Magazine.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-12-20

ed him straight in the eye "AIr. Me
Williams, you knew before you came
here that wasn't open TO bribery
And he settled bacl IN his chair,
The boss of the precinct emitted an
ugly smile. Fumbling in an inner coat
pocket. he drew out an envelope and
extracted from 1t u cancelled check.
~ tried to persuade you gentle" he
said. "Now Wen see what pressure
can do" And, still holding the smile,
he handed Cornwell the check.
well what OF itI" he asked after a
brief examination.
"What OF I'll" exclaimed McWilliams
In evaporation. ''What of check for
5000 to you from Hendricks Hen
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-12-20

If we ri, 10 e,act lnm ll,are'll be no
end of money lost
(which good natm'ed alderman.
once cltcted, VIII sre 10 returning. of
course" intercepted Tie lawyer dryly
I'm glad yen catch the drift of my
remarks so Qaickly." McWi'liams'
smile was comprehensive and bland.
"Yes, | follow YOU perfectly, but you
haven't my sympathy" Cornwe'l look
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-12-20
NeckWear

Purses, Table Covers, Hed SDreade.
Towels, Eapklns,
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-12-20

Facerlous French Railway Guard TO
lady throwing kisses from carriage
window To her fGnce)-Pardon, NAM
selle, but it is forbidden to throw any
thing from the carriage windows.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-12-20
nu.lsr and tLe slaaen...

During one OF his warnest political
campaigns Renjamiu +. Butler was
advertised TO make spcS~s In town
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-07-05
FIGS OF SMYRNA.
The Way They Are Grown. Gathered.
Sorted and Packed.

In Smyrna the fig district Is largely
along the line of the Smyrna-4Aidin rail-
road The best grades of fruit (termed
erbeillD come from Inovnssi Figs from
Naali and from Sultan IIissnr are also
highly valued, although the skins arc
somewhat thicker Trees begin to bear
In their sixth year and are In full vigor
in the fifteenth year Fig trees ON tho
low plains yield fruit which is both
larsser and richer in sacrlE,rinc matter.
They often suffer. however from an
excess OF moisture in unusually wet
c;tsons, when groves Oh HIGHER ground
are less harmed owing, to the facilities
for drainage.
The fruit ripcns about Tao middle of
August. when it is picked ;,l died n
the open air for from thlc, to six days.
1t is then packed In sacks OF about pa
pounds each. two of which constitute II
load for II camel, and transported to
the nearest railroad station After ar
rival Mt Smyrna camels likewise trans
port the sacks to the warehouses OF M.
dealers. Carts are not employed in
this connection. aus the fruit is liable to
I've DAMAGED when the sacks ure piled
o.. OH the other. The arrivals from
tie country are promptly bought up by
the various packing houses. W no have
each Il l.li"sr corps of employees, chiefly
women and girls, for the operations OF
Sos.!l!s. washing, drying and packing
IL. fruit
THIS means work for many thousands
~ AL. An.
TENDER nlid October, aud the average
de;.grc of prosperity among the lower
cla: IS during the entire year Is large
ly G. .'cn,icnt upon the amount OF mon
eN SIT III motion during this short pc
rioN
The sorting of the figs Is carried out
with great care. Color, but more spe-
cially size and thickness, or rather,
thlnncss. of skin, guide the classincn-
ton. The inferior grades. the so called
hordas." culls or refuse are elimlnut-
I'd and sold for purposes of distillation.
\ certain quantity of this grade is ex-
ported to Austria and Hungary and
Used as II substitute for chlcory. Tho
.clicate flavor of Vienna coffee Is duo
20 the presence OF dried fix powder.
The better grades are prepared for cx-
port In various ways The least ex-
pensive is packing In linen OF other
mgs and is used usually for the less
valuable qualities
Tie finer grades are subjected to a.
certain manipulation before beings
lightly packed in boxes containing
from one to eleven pounds. During tho
manipulation the worklnell continually
Zip their fingers In sea water. AS u re-
ult the fruit Is better preserved and
he sweetness is not diminished by
ong keeping. New York Herald.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-07-05
The ltr,t su...1:nrino Soa.~

III lGlt Van lsehIsa. a putrlman.
lsa's'* i4 L:n',>n sslsissrinp Loaf
which cWill contain twelve r~,ycrss ~.
we'll as some passrnS'ae. and on one
occasion James l. dencn.cI beneath
the Thames in the vessel. Tho inventor
Is said 10 have discovered Il liquid pos
se'sng the important property of ron
drrinS the air in tho confined space lll-
der matches Suitable for repeated In
heiatlon and thus 10 p.oloMg the time
which could be speAi under water. The.
first submarine hoat used In warfare.
LII. wa, built by David Bushnell In
Connecticut. II WIS managed by one
man. who could renlain tl!!rty minutes
under water. Fulton. a Sow Worker.
made ono to hold eight men. who could
be supplied With air for eight hours
un,iNr water.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-07-05
Fans a. Du.tnsn.,

In Japan the uses of the faa arc
many and various. They arc welded
by men, women and children. Ivy sol
dior and civilian. \ BUTTERFLY shaped
fan in the hands of the umpire ut Il
wrestling match is mao to colAey ;lll
sorts of messages. which are promptly
understood and attended, to by the com
baiants. Grain is winnowcd by tho
farmer wish 4 stout fam. and the do
n,cstic servant not only fans the EN-
bcrs of q charcoal fire but she nlsn
uses lrr coarse paper t&. IA dust.
pan for taking up Tie ashes;
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-07-05
DRANK TO SAVE A CITY.
A Legend of the Quaint Old TovvD
of NOthenburx

of RothcnburE.
Much Is made of the legends and his
tory of the quaint mcdiacval town OF
|Rothcnburg. as is natural where they
lay so much stress ON their t,ast CLIO
RIGS. Says the s.etr 5,N,iitan Magazine
The shop Windows are full OF big glass
cups with painted figures of the en-
pcror, the seven electors and other
WORTHLESS souvenirs for the unwary
tollrist, and in some of the dccorl-
tions of inns and vino rooms II man
| Is pictured drinking out of such IL cup
accompanied by verses abiding to y.
Gcorg NuScll and 10 Il MciStcr-l'rrm!l
We wondered about 1t till we found
a local guide book With the cXplana-
tion. 1t seems this Nrsch 10y his ia
nous drink saved the town several cen
turtles ago. He WAS II senator and Il
son of the innlleepcr of the Rothcr
Hahn lRcd Cock,, which Is still stand
ing II little WAY down the street here
Many of the inns arc hundreds of wears
old and are run under the same names
they have always borne. Well during
the wars OF the reformation this was
Il Protestant town and WAS bescgrd
and taken hy lilly after II spirited
resistance. lIe entered the place fol-
lowed by his train and proceeded TO
tie Hlthns. where tho hurgcrile.stcr
and the senators We're assembled, and
in the lar'arous style OF those days
ordered that they all lbc l,ehcaded
Then there WAS such wuilimg and en-
treaties from the wives and children
and tuwnspcop!e that he finally said
he would he content with the death of
-four, hut the rest would not listen to
this and said all of them or mono, on.
something to that effect, and the bur
gerlncistcr wus sent OFF to get The OK
ecutionrr. AT length when cvclsthing
was In II great uproar. !iny called for
drinks. and Il trembling. h,rmaid
brought him Il great stirrup cup of
Tallbrr Wine He drank from IL and
still it wasn't cmplicd when suddenly
struck by its size and being in II bot
ter humor from the winc he said III
Jest:
If amy man of you can empty this
full cup at oae draft will show mercy
and spare the town"
NJ this all the people stood and star
cd. not one daring to undertake 1t dhe
cup h"!il tlircr QUARTS until Nusch.
thinking that would ut least be the
plcasantrr death and probably used to
drinking IL great deal. said he would
try it, Everybody WAS brcathlcsS With
suspense, fearing lie would give ont
before cmptyiiig the cup. but on und
OH he went TIL the last drop was drain
ed. He had only strength enough left
10 hand the cup to lilly and say. Thy
promise" when he fell fnintlng to the
ground He recovered In Il few days.
however. and lived to be eighty And
Ii!ly kept Ills word.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-07-05
Not l,liuil,lc

America has the credit Of being tho
and OF boundlcss opportunity. but one
# the enrly Chicago lawyers discover
\, oven In this country OF gloYous
"ce;lo:l. Y barrier to his cnfeer The
toy Il vo,khcu for In I'm old PAM
Met Oh the Illinois bar.
Edward ID. Eakcr was n young man
i some parts and Of Intense ambition.
Walking one day III the woods, broth
r lawyer discovered Baker sitting on
fn.lcn tree weeping bitterly. On be-
ng pressed to tell the cause of his
,rcf he replied:
II have been reading the constitution
# the United States and find pro-
'sion In II that none but native born
'ttilens can become president. um
II English birth, and 40 am not eligt-
,lc,'
notwithstanding this disability Buk-
II had II brilliant military and political
'nrccr and served his adopted country
veil. He was II member of the Illinois
legislature and was elected to congress
rom that state both before and after
he Mexican wnr, III which lie served.
.atcr he removed to Oregon and was
ielt 70 the United States SENATE from
Int new state.
He left the senate to enter the army
It The time of the civil war; He fell
II Bulls Bluff, pierced by nine bullets,
oecau.e, as he said before he died, "A
Emitted States senator must not re-
.ieat"
Grnmmnr and the Grammar School.
The subject In which the grammar
school $50 called contravenes most
;llarply the law ut the order of learn
ing Is perhaps grammar. for grammar,
inin2 the analytic and theoretical study
IT language. does not belong In the
grammar school ut ALL The scientific
classification of phenomena cannot
commence until the phenomena have
nen assembled and made familiar To
his law of learning language is no cx-
option. The language study proper
. the grammar school Is observation
md ncqunintance-th ut is. more purtic-
i:irly. practice In reading, speaking
and composing. Nor for this Is the
study Of grammar necessary. What Is
necessary is a very large amount OF
practice. much reading, much speaking.
much composing. The only use Of
.rnmmnr here is IL negative one name
y. to correct mistakes and for this
lcgntive purpose the only person in the
grammar school who need know gram
mar IL the tsacher. The positive, SCI
entiile study of grammar must be re-
served for the high school w. G.. Par
sons In Atlantic.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-07-05
A si1in,A Snrc,..

\ Ships speed is rcckoaed by knots.
a Knot beng Il geographical mile or
one-*!xtirih ~ . degree. SIX sscogra,lr-
teal miles ar. ahont equal 10 sevel
statute miles. and ship that sail; II
Knots Therefore il really moving nj the
latr of fourtarn s,ataie miles an hour.
II sAonld ''a {, ilteipl,erea that it H. in
correct II 81 I!:inY knots an
hour &.Mp!., - llany knots. for -
L .rot means '.nnc mile an hour"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-07-05
Back to the Old Home.

John Sullivan and son, John
Joseph, left last night for Chi
cago. From there they Will go to
Ottawa, ILL.,, to visit Mr.. Sulli-
vans old home, for d couple Of
weeks. M. Sullivan has seen
none of the home folks for
twenty-five years, and it is
needless to say that the home
going will be a joyful olle.
Knights and Ladies of Sc
curity have postponed the
night-cap party which was to
have been gwen last Saturday
night.
Machinist A. M. Jones has re-
turned to the Valley and will
begin work again in the shops
tomorrow.
a heavy rain and wind storm
is reported as having occurred
last night at California juno
ton.
Miss Mary Mccain and Miss
Margaret Murphy, of Pniladel-
phia, cousins of Mrs. w. II.
Withrow, are here for an ex-
tended visit with Mrs. Withrow.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-07-05

On and after this date, all nc.
siCes ST church suppers, lodge
suppers, and all entertainments
wherc admission Is charged, the
times Will charge SOC for each
supper or entertainment. No de.
Walton from this rule, So be 3Ov-
erned accordingly.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-07-05
An I,pitnph.

In memory of oar father: Conc to
join 9nis appendix. his tonsils. his olfac
tory nerve, his kidney. his cardrum
amd !, lee prelnaturcly removed by u
hospital surgeon who cravcd tho cxpe-
ricncc &.wsboy's Magazine
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-07-05
"st,inginE" Him.

4 :;.sar. Young fellow calicd o;:t to 9
farmer who was sowing scrd IN his
field: "Wc.l done, old fellow You SOW,
| reap The fruits"
Maybe yon Will" said the farmer.
flor I'm sowing hemp" IIarper's
Weekly.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-07-05
Marine Infnr,,,ntinn.

"Do you ever catch amy whales, cap
tain!" asked the fair passenger on tn.
ocean liner.
GOTTEN. ma'am," answered tho digni-
fled captain.
How very wonderful! Please tell
me how you catch thcm!"
I'VE drop n few OF the old salts OH
their tails, ma'nm."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-07-05

If you resolve to do right you will
soon do wisely, but resolve only to do
wisely and you viii never do right
Rus,sin
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-07-05
- n p T - "
snrs re n Tie KHt yal HAN Aaya7s bsggs
y. 's:.' = III z1zzzzzz=;!

Woodford's livery barn at
Logan was struck by lightning
and burned with six head Of
horses, during Tie storm satur-
lay night.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-07-05

A Dish For Kinun.

Tnhe Il large portion of the flesh OF
rhinoccroa, carefully cut 1t up into,
small pieces and place in a large jar.
Then cut good haunch Of venison
into chunks. dozen pounds or SO Of
wild cattle meat, also cut into tiny
pieces. and add some large slices Of
crocodile. Put I'LL In the jar with tho
rl!no beef and mix very carefully.
Keep until tho odor is such that you
cannot remain In the place where it Isl
then add a quantity OF honey. stir welll
and serve. 1t Is OF course very ex-'
nensive dish. but. then the favor!-
Singapore Budget
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-07-05
I,n,l. and Wires.

In early times the lending states
ncn We're those who split rails"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-07-05
Monday July z

L
The light seen in the sky in
the north Saturday evening at
about $50, is explained by the
weather observer at Sioux City
as a reflection from the setting
sun. This phenomenon is a
very usual one in Oklahoma
and also many western states,
but was intel esting the other
night on account of the condi-
ton of the clouds.
Leon Brown visited Sioux
City, Sunday.
L. p. Stebbins, representing
the Armenian Lady Corset Co,
of Detroit, was in the Valley
today, the guest of the Stod-
dards.
Mrs. L. H. Trusdale and son.
John, of Marion, Iowa, are in
the Valley, the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Bradley.
To read the newspapers, you
would think the politicians We're
the men who had made and
were making this country what
lit is. How about the man who
grips the cultivator handles?
One good farmer exerts more
influence for good than all the
reform or other politicians liv-
ing.
Judge Dole and wife 90 to
Seward, Neb., tomorrow morn
ing, for a Fourth of July visit
with their son.
We met f. w. Myres on the
street today, we suppose he was
on his way to institute some
new Order or Lodge, as he had
an axe, a saw, a reaphoos and
4 basket, and when a man said
to him: "What now, Freelyw
He replied: "These are the pro-
per Implements of the Order"
and knowing Freely as we do,
we must conclude he intended
touse them in Speculative" in
dustry.
Jim Reilly was an Omaha
passenger this morning.
Congress has at last adj
journcd, and the members have
a chance to get home and fix
up their fences.
Mo. Valley will help the out
side towns cele brate the Fourth.
The report on the street Sun-
day, that the elevator at Mo-
dale had been struck by light
ming and burned, was a mistake.
Miss Myrtle Arms trong
leaves for her home i'm Neville
tomorrow, after a weeks visit.
in this city with Mr.. and lars.
I'll. j. Rrookhouser.
Henry Sharpnack, Of Modale,
was a pleasant caller today.
lie says no particular damage
was done at Modale by the
storm Saturday night, although
it was the heaviest wind ex-
perienced there for five years.
- u 1r 81 .grn.
seors ire The KiHd Y9l lasc A,yays baags!
.I;nn.in.. III Iii - .---.s
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-07-05
j. D. Brown & Son.

Due to the scarcity of ice we
want to recommend the Her
rick refrigerator as an ice saw
er. McGavrens hardware.