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The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16

through the swamp thicket again, car
rying some leaves and roots in his
hands.
This will cure snake-bite," he said
1t is an old Indian cure. Rub the
leaves on the sore and chew the
roots"
Font handed the frightened boy
several pieces of root, which he be
gan to chew eagerly. Meanwhile Font
rubbed the wound vigorously with the
leaves. A green slime seemed tc
exude from the leaves, as he rubbed
and when this was smeared over the
whole hand he smiled with satisfac
ton.
The roots that the sufferer was
forced to chew were bitter, and he
made many wry face as he swal-
lowed the juice. Finally he asked:
How long must | chew them?"
IT'LL the swelling goes down." 70
piled Font, with a serious air.
For half an hour the trio stood
watching results. The two frightened
city boys hardly dared look at any
thing except the swollen arm, which
was now actually growing smaller.
"See, the swelling is going down,
said Bob.
Yes" gasped Harry, "but l can't
stand this much longer. It's making
me sick"
A deathly pallor spread over his
face and Font looked up with con-
cern. Then he said quietly:
Maybe that will do now. The
swelling has gone down some"
With an expression of intense re-
lief Harry took the roots out OF his
mouth and tried to look happy. But
he was far from filling exultant even
though he knew that his life had been
saved.
do you think there is any danger
now," he asked apprehensiyely.
mot if you 60 right home and stay
in bed two days." said Font. "You
mustn't get up and go around. Two
days in bed, the Indians say, and then
the poison will go away"
With this advice carefully cherished
in their minds, Harry and Bob parted
from the little fellow; but not until
after they had inquired where he
lived. When the two boys were out
of sight, Font threw himself on the
grass and rolled around in paroxysms
OF laughter.
Three days later three horsemen
drew rein before the log house OF
Fonts fatehr, nesting snugly In a
beautiful orange grove. The boy, from
his hiding place in the grove, recog-
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16

niZed Bob and Harry, and the man &C
companying them he took to be theil
father.
Font came out when the riders
shouted to attract somebody's atten
tion. Immediately the two boys
shouted:
There he is now! That's the boy!
The gentleman rode up to Font and
dismounted. Taking the boys hand
in one of his he said
"My lad, | owe to you the life o1
one of my sons. Harry told me how
you saved him from death when rat
tlesnake bit him"
Font felt uneasy, and rested first
on one foot and then on the other.
1--WE have come to thank you," the
gentleman continued, "and also to re
ward you"
He put his hand into his pocket and
drew out pocket book. This was
too much for Font, and he raised his
hand in protest:
mo, no." he said, "I don't want any
reward; | don't deserve any"
why. my lad you certainly do, II
you saved my sons life." the gentle
man said.
smile crept over his face. He
glanced from one face to another.
But what, my lad? Go on with
what you had to say"
81 didn't save his life because-be
cause.-the snake was not rattle.
snake; it was only a common ground
snake, and not poisonous"
"Tnen why did you deceive the
boys?" cried the father, sternly. "You
frightened them nearly to death and
Harry has been in bed two days
What do you mean by it?"
Font trembled before the angry eyes
of his questioner, but suddenly Harry
and Bob burst into a roar of laughter
They had sense and fairness enough
to see the ludicrous side of the whole
affair. They had tried to bulldoze the
little fellow and he had deftly turned
the tables on them.
81 say. father, don't scold him.
Harry finally said. "He deserves the
reward, too. We got only what we de-
served"
Font was touched by the boys
frankness.
I'm sorry" he said, "but l was
angry at the way you spoke to mel"
Then Frightening up: IF you'll come
with me, I'll show you all the snakes
in the swamp, and tell you how. tc
know the bad from the good ones."-
Chicago Daily News.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16
Famous Illinois Tavern.
Where Lincoln, When Circuit Rid
ing Lawyer, Swapped Stories.

With the demolition of the old Kel-
ley tavern, torn down to make room
for a barn, there passed one of the
famous old hostelries of Illinois. Built
in 1889, the old tavern became the
stopping place of all west bound trav-
elers, 1t being the only hotel between
Danville and Urbana on the state
road.
For years 1t enjoyed great popular
ity, especially during its ownership by
Joseph Kelley, who operated it from
1910 until 1864. During the SOS 1t
was the regular stopping place of the
old time circuit riding lawyers, among
whom were Abraham Lincoln and
Judge David Davis. Both Lincoln
and Davis were warm friends Of Kel-
ley, whose ready wit and great fund
of stories made him favorite with
both men.
Often Lincoln's coming, being her
aided about the surrounding country,
drew scores of farmers to the hotel,
and not infrequently residents of Ur-
bana drove down to enjoy the contest
between the two great story tellers.
However well equipped with new ma
terial was Mr.. Kelley he always found
himself vanquished by Mr.. Lincoln,
whose fund Of anecdotes seemed in
exhaustible. Old residents say that
the two champions frequently told
stories almost all night, Lincoln sit
ting in an immense armchair, with
wide rockers and a buffalo robe cush-
ion, known to the household as "Abe's
chair" The old chair is still in the
possession of the Kelley family, one
of it's most cherished heirlooms.
The old tavern played an important
part in the social life of the commun-
ity. Here during the winter months
assembled all the young people for
miles around to dance and enjoy
themselves. In the yard were held
the turkey shoots on Thanksgiving
and Christmas, when the pioneers as
sembled to prove their wonderful
skill with their old muzzle loading
firearms. Whisky on these occasions
flowed freely, and some famous fights
have occurred about the old building,
but for the most part the early settler
was good natured, even in his cups,
and no serious damage was done in
these encounters.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16

am very grateful to our friends for
having done it, has not pleased me as
much as l expected" this must have
been flattering But there were many
able young men in Springfield who
coveted the honor, and they had en-
tered into an agreement among them.
selves that each would be content
with a single term. Lincoln, of course,
remained faithful to this promise. His
strict keeping of promises caused him
also to lose an appointment from Pres
ident Taylor as commissioner of the
general land Office, which might easily
have been his, but for which he had
agreed to- recommend some other ILL.
nois man. A few weeks later the
president offered to make him gov.
ernor of the new territory Of Oregon.
This attracted him much more than
the other Office had done, but he de.
clined because his wife was unwilling
to live in place so far away.
His career in congress proved OF
great advantage to him in after life,
having given him a close knowledge
of the workings of the federal govern
ment, and brought him into contact
with political leaders from all parts Of
the union.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16
TO COOK BRAIsED STEAK.
Vegetables and Meat Used Together
For This Dish.

Have about two pounds of steak cut
very thick; melt one ounce of butter
or dripping in small stewpan, then
put in layer of mixed vegetables,
carrot, turnip, onions, etc., cleaned
and sliced, making layer of about
three-quarters of an inch deep; lay
in bunch of herbs, and on all this
arrange the meat, cover down the
pan and fry its contents for about IL
or Is minutes, only shaking 1t occa-
sionally to prevent this burning; now
pour in just enough stock or water to
reach to the bottom of the meat, cover
this with piece of white paper brush
ed over with butter or dripping, then
cover down the pan, and let the meat
simmer very gently till it is done
basting the meat occasionally. The
time of cooking varies with the kind
and quality of the meat; for two
pounds of fillet or rump steak 11s tc
IL hours is about the time. Serve
the meat on hot dish surrounded by
the vegetables and gravy, which should
be thickened with corn flour.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16

tated the boys more than if he had
answered sharply.
He's deaf and dumb, l believe,
Bob"
Then he shouted in Fonts ear:
I'VE want to know what you've got
in that box!"
Font stepped back quickly, and
hugged his box more closely.
ooh, well, if you won't let US see,
We'll take it from YOU"
The larger of the two boys snatched
the box away, and ran few steps to
one side. Font followed, and found
his tongue quick enough.
Give me that box, it doesn't belong
to you"
He would have snatched it away,
but one of the boys interfered while
his companion suddenly pried open
the lid. There was sudden scream
and the box fell to the ground. Out
of it jumped a long, copper-colored
reptile. But before it reached the
ground and disappeared in the brush
IL Ddu SITuCk us uCCP iAeO eAS
hand of the inquistive boy.
Realizing the enormity of the acci-
dent that had so suddenly come upon
him, the boy screamed with pain, real
or imaginary, and shouted loudly:
I'm killed, Bob! That rattler bit
me! oh, it hurts; my hand is swell
ing up! Run for the doctor! Quick,
Bob!"
Then in his fright and pain he
nearly tainted. His companion was
nearly as badly frightened, and could
not move from the place. Font was
the only cool one of the three
"See him laughing at me- shouted
the wounded boy You'll die for this;
they'll hang you; you ought to be
lynched now
81 did nothing" said Font "You
stole the box from me and let my
snake out before | could speak.
"Why didn't you tell him that 1t
was a rattler," said Bob.
Because he diGa't ask me politely,
was the reply.
Then the pain of the snake-bite
brought another spasm to the victims
face. and he shrieked aloud, holding
I'D his arm to show where the swelling
was already Transforming the limb.
Run for the doctor, Bob, or snail
die!" he cried. Cant you help me-?
He turned to Font in his agony, and
the stolid little face suddenly relaxed
as he said:
81 know sure cure for snake-bitc,
but you didn't ask me before. It's bet
ter than doctors medicine"
"Then get it quick! Hurry, or 1t VIII
be too late" cried the stricken boy.
"All right. I'll get it soon. and then
cure YOU"
Font suddenly disappeared in the
swamp. and the two frightened boys
gazed mutely at his retreating figure
They were miles away from the Flor
ida hotel where their parents were
passing the winter, and no doctor
could be found nearer. There seemed
no other way than to trust to Fonts
knowledge of rattlesnake-bite.
But the little fellow was gone SO
long that the boys began to fear that
he had fooled them They were on
the point of despair when he pushed
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16
Useful to Know.

Nut stains on dark clothes should
be allowed to dry before any attempt
is made to rub them off. Very often
after drying the mud will come right
off with good brushing. and leave
little or no mark.
Meat that is highly roasted or "well
done" is not as easy to digest as that
which is "underdone" or rare" OF
boiled.
When a pet canary's feet become
distorted, perches of various widths
should be placed in the cage, for the
change in the grip as the bird hops
from one to another improves the de
formity not little.
A tight collar, tight belt or tight
shoes, one or all three, will produce q
red nose even more rapidly than when
that member is touched by Jack Frost
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16

An autograph letter Of Abraham
Lincoln, writer more than half GEN.
tury ago to his lifelong friend,
Thomas ]. Turner, of Freeport, ILL.,,
afterward a colonel in an Illinois regi-
ment, is here reproduced as an object
of national interest.
The value of this letter to the fam
lilies to whom it has descended-like an
apostolic succession-may be estimat-
ed from the fact that it has passed
from deathbed to deathbed as sacred
charge in the Turner generations, the
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16
How to Make EYeIets.

There's a new way of making those
troublesome eyelets, discovered by a
girl who is locally famous for invent
ing labor-saving ideas.
1t consists in running the eyelet
around and then cutting it from end
to end, and buttonholing it, making
the stitches as deep as those upon the
usual buttonhole, but reversing the
stitch so that the edge stitches back
upon the material instead of around
the open edge of the eyelet.
It is about one-fifth as hard to do as
the usual way; and the difference In
length of time is even more marked.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16

man to whom 1t was written treasur4
ing the series Of Lincoln's correspond
ence in order to bequeath to members
of his family souvenirs whose value he
foresaw with prophetic eye.
Any letter of Abraham Lincoln's
would be of interest to the people OIL
Illinois, especially one written before
the period of war and turmoil, when
the Springfield lawyer was engaged
in the vocations of peace. The owner
of the letter-a Freeport man-is now
living in Chicago.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16
Pork Cookies.

Two cups of sugar, two eggs, one
cup milk or water, three teaspoons
baking powder, cassia and allspice to
taste, one cup currants. Fry out
enough fat pork to make nearly a cup
of fat, then chop the pork and put It
in with the eggs and sugar Il fry 1t
nice and crisp). Add -four enough to
make it stiff enough to roll, and bake
in quick oven.
Excellent Squash Pie.
l think this recipe makes one OF the
best squash pies ever ate: One egg,
one heaping cup of sifted squash, one
half cup sugar, IL cup scalded milk
pinch salt, little nutmeg and CHINA
mon, pinch of ginger. Add the beaten
egg last. This makes one pie.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16
MODEL OF LLNCOLN,S Only PATENT

One of the most valuable of the gov
ernments unique collection of patent
models, the finest in the world, is No.
6,469, granted May %, 1s49 to Abra-
ham Lincoln for method of lifting YES
sells over shoals. The device consists
of the application to river steamer,
of two or more collapsible floats made
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16
Oyster Salad.

For oyster salad boil one quart o1
oysters in their own liquor, skim
we'll, and drain. Add three table
spoonfuls of vinegar, one of oil, one OF
lemon juice, and season to taste. Put
in the refrigerator for two hours. Use
the tenderest part of head Of eel
cry, cut into small pieces, of which
there should be about pint. Have
your celery very cold and crisp, and
with it mix the oysters and a quarter
of cupful of mayonnaise, garnish
with celery tips and slices Of lemon.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16
The Better Education.

Every man has two educations-
that which is given to him, and that
which he gives to himself. OF the two
kinds the latter is by far the most val
liable. Indeed, all that is most worthy
in q man be must work out and con-
Quer for himself.-Lynman.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16
q Societv Mother,

Rector--And have you any children?
Society Woman-Yes; three little
earrings.
Rector-Are they boys or girls?
Society Woman-Dear me! Do you
know. for the moment | can't remem-
ber?--N. Y. Times.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16
Excellent Squash Pie.
Imperial Sandwiches.

Cream two tablespoonfuls butter
and add one-third cup grated Rogue
fort cheese. Work until smooth and
moisten with brandy until of the right
consistency to spread; then season
with salt and cayenne. Spread mix
ture between butter thins.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16
VALENTINES Da,

T. VALENTINES Day
perhaps is the least un-
derstood of all the days
of the year that have spe-
cial significance. 1t is
popular, 1t is observed.
SWANS a legion make 1t
the occasion for sending
tokens to their lady
loves, yet not many know
why.
Everybody knows what
Chrictmaa means. or In.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16
The Broken Moon.

Donald, two years old, loved to
watch the full moon as it rose over
the trees in the east. One night he
saw the new moon, and calling his
mamma, he pointed to the moon, and
asked: Mamma, who broke it2"
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16
To Remove Tea Stains.

Mix thoroughly soft soap and salt
say a tablespoonful of salt to two OF
soap; rub on the spots, and spread
the cloth on the grass where the sur
will shine on 1t. Let it lie two OF
three days, then wash. If the stains
are not all out they will disappear IN
the second washing. If the spots be
wetted occasionally while lying on the
grass it will hasten the bleaching.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-02-16

like bellows, worked from sides OF
boat by upright poles. When a vessel
so equipped strikes shoal water the
bellows are inflated by pressure on
the poles, which is supposed to raise
the boat clear of the bottom. When
the bellows are to be Debated a wind
lass raises the poles.-N. Y. World.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-12-12
Clever Indian Sub,

Island, the substitute quarter at
Carlisle, is said to be as fast and clev.
or as Mt. Pleasant, the regular.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-12-12
DANIELS AS AN ADMIRAL.
He Was Hard on the "CreW" Who Is
Now Waiting for Revenge.

Frank Daniels is as fond of fun in
private life as on the stage. Anent the
sea, Daniels has houseboat called
the Hardly Ever, for the reason that
it hardly ever leaves it's moorings in
its home at Rye, n. Y, and when it
does it hardly ever escapes going
arock or aground. There are two small
boats, which serve as tenders, named
the Why and the But, and it is in
them that practically all locomotion is
accomplished. Incidentally there are
two giant anchors said to have been
intended for the Lusitania. In order
that the whole affair might have a
truly saline flavor, one day near the
close of the season, when the guests,
save one who shall be named Peters,
had departed it was decided to have
an admiral and crew. BY some ar
rangement, arrived at after long and
libationary discussion, Mr. Daniels was
to be admiral one day and Peters the
crew, the positions being reversed on
the following day, the honors thus
alternating. The first day this unique
scheme was tried Mr.. Daniels won the
position of admiral. He arrayed him
self in full uniform and proceeded to
order the unfortunate Peters about
with the severity of a martinez
Daniels went ashore an unnecessarily
large number of times, always being
rowed by the unhappy Peters, who
nursed his wrath, thinking of the NOR
row, when his turn would come. When
not engaged as a propeller the Grew"
was weighing the anchors, throwing
the main peak overheard or busted
with other comic duties, and when
night came Peters had mapped out
perfect campaign of revenge But as
morning dawned Mr.. Daniels received
a telegram calling him to New York
for rehearsals and the crews oppor-
tunity to get even" was frustrated.
He is waiting patiently until next sum-
mer, an in the meantime consoles
himself with the knowledge that the
physical exercise did him good"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-12-12
BILLIARDISTS PRACTIClNG
FOR COMING TOURNAMENTS
Professionals Preparing for 14.1 Cham
pionship Contest to Be Held
in New York.

The professional billiard season
opened recently in Chicago, where
George Sutton scored an easy victory
over Jake Schaefer for the 1872 balk-
line championship. The winners deli
cate touch was displayed in remark
able manner, and his run of 232
showed him to be in splendid form so
early in the season. He averaged
33 1-5, running out his string in fif-
teen innings. Schaefer was sadly out
of form and averaged exactly half of
the points made by Sutton. The next
big match will bring the same players
together in a contest for the 1S.1 title,
now held by Schaefer. The game will
also be played in Chicago soon.
While Schaefer and Sutton are pre-
pairing for their second match, plans
are being perfected for big tourna
ment to be held in New York early in
January. This will be at 14.1, new
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-12-12
The Authors Risk,

David Belasco was being congratu-
lated on the success of his new G. A.
r. drama.
Writing plays is perilous business"
said Mr.. Belasco, thoughtfully. with
every fresh play an author risks his
all. Past triumphs don't count. He who
has written 20 superb pieces is just
as likely to be damned on his 21st
piece as any tyro.
The public is critical and just be.
fore it is kind. | remember once"
Mr. Belasco laughed.
There was once" he resumed, "a
playwright who sat in the front row
of stalls at the first night of a new
piece of his This piece failed, It failed
dreadfully. In fact, in the middle of
the third act the entire company was
Kissed off the stage.
CAS- the playwright sat, pale and
sad, amid the uproar, lady behind
him leaned forward and said:
Excuse me, sir; but, knowing you
to be the author of this play, took
the liberty, at the beginning OF the
performance, of nipping off a lock Of
your hair. Allow me now to return it
to you"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-12-12
COBB LEADS AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit Outfielder Batted at 1852 Clip
During Season.

"Ty" Cobb proved to be the best
slugger in the American league last
season, as he leads with fine aver
age of 1852 in the batch of official bat
ting averages just given out Detroits
fast outfielder was at bat Cos times
and out of those chances he smashed
out 212 bingles. While Kay of Wash
ington and Orth of the New York
Highlanders came next. Sam Craw-
ford OF the American league pennant
winners was really the second best
hitter He managed to finish the sea-
son with a mark of 1923. He took
part in 144 contests, while the two
men that topped him tried their hands
but % and 43 games respectively.
Three-sackers were the leading
swatters stronghold, as they have Is
and II to their credit. Stone of the
st. Louis bunch, after making a poor
start, got his stride toward the last
of the season and finished fifth. Last
year he led the organization, but he
did exceptionally good to land as high
as he did this year, for earlier in
the season he was lowering around
the $50 mark.
Lajoie, said to be one of the hard
est men to fool in the business,
missed the charmed circle of 300 hit
ters by the smallest margin possible
one point. Other well-known topnotch-
ers had a hard row to hoe and failed
to make good.
Detroit nosed the Athletics out of
team hOnors in about the same style
as they did the pennant. The Tigers
as a whole biffed the ball at a .266
clip, while the Philadelphia lads fell
short but ten points. Boston brought
up the tail end, with .235.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-12-12
earle and the Orchestra.

Richard Carle is back in New York
after a tour of the one night stands
of Pennsylvania, writes William Et-
ten. The tall comedian says he is
convinced that music and the trades
cannot go hand in hand without more
or less danger to the hand.
in one Pennsylvania town Mr..
Carle noticed that the flute player of
the home talent orchestra had one of
his fingers bandaged. When the come
dian made sympathetic inquiry he
learned that this important member
was carpenter who had planed off
part of the finger the day before.
"'Too bad said Mr.. Garlic, but he
didn't know how bad it really was un-
til he tried to sing at the evening per-
formance. Every time the flute player
brought the bandaged finger into ac-
tion he covered the instrument with
something worse than confusion, and
drove Mr.. Carle off the key.
after trying his second song, Mr..
earle stopped; and, leaning over the
footlights, said: Never mind, boys,
you may go home. I'll hum the rest
of it. ,"