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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Venetian Coffee housss.

The first cup of coffee was drunk in
Europe Mt Venice toward the end Of
the sixteenth century. The Venetian
chronicler Moroslni In his records Of
the events In the year 1856 mentions
the beverage called "cavee" drunk by
the Turks and noted for its anti -sopo-
rifle qualities. In the year 1891 a
Venetian doctor introduced the berries
from Egypt. taught his countrymen
how to crush them and brew the bev-
erage. and the use Of coffee soon be-
came general-so much so. In fact, that
Venice was full of coffee houses where
the people idled away their days drink
Ing the aromatic beverage. A pecul:.
iarity Of the Venetian coffee houses
was that their patrons did not pay for
each cup of coffee they drank, but
settled their bills for all the coffee
consumed mt the end of each year.
The regular price Of cup Of coffee
was $ soldi. about 21a cents. and in
some of the old cafes Of Venice today
the same price is still charged. New
York Sun.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Tho Donkey on the stage.

cts curious" said theatrical man
eyer who had experienced many ups
md downs, "how the stage develops
jealousics. once had show ON the
road in which IL was necessary to
make use Of horse and donkey
We got the animals we'll trained for
their parts, and on he opening night
they gave n first class performance
On the following night, however, we
were unable To get he donkey to move
out of The wings. Prince the horse,
went ON without amy trouble whatever,
but Jack that was HE name OF the
donkey-could neither be xel nor
driven out before the footlights We
finally had TO 90 on with the PERFORM
ance with the donkey left out. After
the show WAS over wq got together
and tried to find CIT what had been
the Innttcr Nobody could offer an ex-
PLANTATION until one OF the stage hands
happened TO pick up Il program, which
showed that Princes name was print
ed I'm the same kind Of type we used
for Jack. We got new lot of pro-
grams the next day with the donkey's
name printed In type which was near
~ twice as big as that which we used
for the horse. After that we never
had the slightest troublc'- Chicago
Recoml-IIerald.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
IN. ori,nt., Mind.

Frederic s. Ysham. the author. told
the following to illustrate the double
dyed duplicity Of the oriental mind.
Mr. Isham was In Pekin. Passing the
arch to the Baron Won Kettler, sup
posed to I've an arch of contrition for
the foul assassination Of that brave Of
fetal, the novelist asked Chinaman
who spoke little English:
you know why this monument was
erected. ! SUPPOSED"
"Oh, yes" was the ready reply in
dialect, ITO commemorate q triumphal
deed the death of very powerful for
eigner"
commemorate! And is that" In
amazement-"what the people general
ly think was the purpose OF this monu-
mentY
why not2" The Celestial's face was
immovable, but suggestion Of sar-
donlc humor seemed to lash from his
slant eyes. Chinese people much likee
monument"
And. indeed, they seemed to bask in
the shade of 1t with much satisfac-
fion
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
4 ou...len Of Color.

The enormous difficulties OF color
Technology are Illustrated by a Gus
TONER'S exact statement OF her re-
quirements' In large Deansgatc es-
Enlistment one day Something In
blue tafYeta silk, please. don't want
anything as dark as navy blue nor any
thing as light as Cambridge blue. but
something darker than Elton blue and
yet little OF from an electric blue
and hardly sky blue-more like a
robins egg blue and yet not quite so
light, hut not IN indigo blue, but some
thing like this tint: I think they call 1t
morning glory blue, which is something
like a turquoise blue and yet not quite
so light as that and yet not so dark
quite as this aquamarine blue nor so
light as baby blue Now, II you have
anything In the shade I have described,
please show 1t to me-" The intelligent
assistant unrolled length, cross be-
tween the blue devils and tho deep sea,
with the remark "'rhis Is the shade
of blue you require, madam. 1t Is
called London milkr dyer and Cal
leo Printer.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
oaicksiIyer.

The ere from wlll~, quicksilver is
obtained is II brilliant red rock known
as cinnabar- When of high purity ii
Is netualiy vcrnilhn in color. China.
bar Is the original source OF the MIG.
ment kn.wY commercially us vcrmil.
Ion. It, is compound Of sulphur and
quicksilver, and IN order to separate
the latter from tho sulphur the rock IL
roasted. Passing off IN. tie form Of 4
gas. the mercury is nftcrward CON.
densed and COWS olt IN a fire. stream
hko a.eontinuous r4ncii of motion sill.
ver.- Like gold and silver incrcury IL
occasionally found In n native ar MIRO
state Sometimes the nhel's pick
pcnetratcs cavity that contains a
cupful or more of the elusive and ba,n
tfui fluid. Miners suffer much frsm
the Poisonous effects ef the quicksilver
Tunes. Extreme cleanliness is the bcst
safeguard fer workers in this daneer.
Gus occupation Use Is also maae Of ;,
sort OF Lemonade which serves ~ a Gov
tain extent as an antidnse q stron-
acA taking the place Of suxn in;ce
IN the composition of the drink
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
A Caroline Islands Leaend.

The Caroline Islands group includes,
besides coral islands, i've mountainous
islands of basaltic formation. beautiful
and fertile with rivers and springs.
Among the many queer legends OK
these children Of the Pacific there Is
none more highly Improbable than
their theory as to the origin OF these
Islands and their Inhabitants. They
think they themselves we're very
strong In the water in fact, they lived
In it, The story goes that Il woman
and her children were toating around
on the reef when n man appeared from
the west with n basket of soil on his
shoulders. he had started out to make
an island with a mountain on 1T. One
Of the children cried out to him, Give
us little soil to make place for our
mother to rest, for she IS very weak
and cannot swiIn.'' He took out q
handful of the earth and threw 1t
down. making an island. AS the man
was going on his way over the water
the son slyly made hole in the bas-
ket, so as he proceeded on his way he
left trail Of land behind. Suddenly
he became conscious that the basket
seemed light. and. looking around, he
saw the land. In his anger he turned
about and trod upon It, and thus the
islands were formed
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
The Gneat vidonn

Vidocq, the great French detective,
was born In Aras in 1910 He began
life as a baker and early became the
terror of his companions by his athletic
frame and violent disposition. At the
same time he was q notorious thief,
and aftcr many disgraccful adventures
he enlisted in the army. In 1906 he re-
turned to Paris with some money,
which, however, he soon sduandercd
Next he was sentenced at Lille to eight
years hard labor for forgery, but re-
peatcdly ESCAPED. and in 1908 he be-
came connected with the Paris police
as detective. His previous career
enabled him to render important serv-
ices. and he was appointed chief of the
safety brigade, chiefly composed Of re-
prieved convicts, which purged Paris
OF the many dangerous classes. In
1918 he received a full pardon, and his
connection with this service lasted un-
til about 1898. when ne settled at st.
Mande as n paper manufacturer. Soon
after the revolution Of 1880 he became
political detective but with little
success In 1913 he was again en-
ploycd under the republican govern
mcnt. but he died pcnniless IN 1857.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
George .. and the STAGE.

George l. was lover of the stage
and, as his predecessors had done,
caused his Servants" to play before
him at court. In 171S his majesty or
dered the great hall of Hampton Court
to be converted for the time into a
theater. There, under the direction Of
Steele, whose political services had
been poorly recompensed by granting
him some theatrical privileges" seven
performances were given. Among the
plays were Hamlet" "Slr County
Nice," THE Constant Couple Love
For Money" "volpone" and "Rulc a
Wife and Have a Wife," Among the
players were Colley Cibber, Pinkcth-
man, Johnson, Thurmond, Booth,
Mills, Mrs. Porter and Mrs Younger.
In former times the fee paid by the
sovereign to his servants for play
acted at Whitehall had been 200 For
these plays Mt Hampton Court King
George. besides paying the actors their
ordinary days wage and travelling ex-
penses. gave 1850 and added G2OO for
the managers. The players We're re-
quired to act Mt any time upon rcceiv-
ing days notice.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
An Ant Ansmer.

The dangers associated with the Ash
Ing industry on the Newfoundland
banks are many and grave. Foremost
among them is that the dories may be
upset while fishing, which involves
almost Inevitable loss OF their occu-
pants. Callous captains, secure them
selves from the necessity of going fire.
quently order their men out when the
weather does not warrant 1t, and dis
astrous are the results. One Of these
brutal shippers was APPLY answered
once by bank man OF whose courage
or capacity there was no question.
"Out with your shouted the cap
tain. Hurry up there. It's fishing
day"
"Oh, no. skipper" replied the dory
man Its too stormy today for n
boat to fish"
Nonsense, man" rejoined the skip
per. "lf my old grandmother was here
today she'd get her dory out"
'rhen, skipper" said the man, III
her grandson will come out with me
now I'll haul my traw.'
1t is needles Il say no dories We're
launched from that schooner on that
date Philadelphia Ledger
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
fha Moda.t Scot

Love OF country is so fine virtue
that 1t seems difficult to carry it to ex-
cess. A resident Of small village In
the north Of Scotland paid n business
VISIT to London the other day. lie
happened to call on merchant who
unknown to him had once made a stay
In his native place. In the course of
conversation the visitor made use of
an expression that led the other to ex-
claim. Surely you come from Glen
McI4uskie?" The assertion, however.
was denied. Presently. to the merchants
surprise, another Glen McLuslslc ex-
preston was heard. my dear Mr..
MacTavish. feel convinced that you
are Glen McLuskie man after ALL"
insisted the merchant
'Weel," returned the other, "l'll no
deny 1t any longer"
''Then why didn't you say SO at
first?" demanded the Englishman.
"Weel," was the calm response, II
didna like to boast o. 1t in London. -
London Chronicle.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Barrie and kipIino,

Mr.. Barrie was one day at Waterloo
station in hurry to catch train. He
was Fastening from the bookstall
laden with papers, "a good many six
penny ones among Them" he dolcfully
relates, when, in rushing around a
corner, he fell into the arms OF Rud-
yard Kipling, equally In tearing
hurry. They turned on each other
with scowling faces, then smiled in
recognition and asked each other
whittier he went. Then Kipling, ex-
claiming Lucky beggar, you've got
papers, seized the bundle from Bar
RTE. flung him some money and made
off Put YOU did not stoop to pick
up his dirty halfpence, did you?' que
ricd one Of Mr. Barrie's hearers anus
eddy. ''Didn't I, though" returned
Barrie, and added ruefully, but he
hadn't flung me half enough."-S
James Gazette
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Her Souvenir.

why did you hurry soy he asked
her when he had finally caught up
with her at the foot of the stairs of
tho cafe
do you remember how the waiter
prepared to put clean tablecloth on
our table for fresh guests" she asked.
before we got through listening to
the music?
YES" said he.
"well. then, here,' she said and
showed him a large white tablecloth
that had been hidden under her coat.
This is it. He laid 1t ON the window
sill Serves him right
He gazed upon It In amaZemcnt.
why didn't you let ne know" he
queried, land ! might have taken the
table and walked out with that ~
New York Press.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Moroccan Red Tane.

Official correspondence in Morocco Is
couched In very flowery and fam
boyant style. II Is intcrspcrsed with
variety II meaningless ndulatory
phrases that tend To confound the real
meaning of The epistlc For example,
an order to the minister of finance
to contract n loan begins thus:
I'm orr present letter God increase
his power and make the glorious sun
and his moon glittcs In tho armament
of his felicity we have authorized our
incorrnptiblc servant lhcrc follows
name) To contract in the name and on
the behoof of the treasury (heaven al
iD loan of = etc.
Considering that the 'lncorruptible
servant" IL tilching as much as he pos
sible can from the treasury 1t IS Ger
tainly necessary to pray that "heaven
fill it."-I.ondon Graphic.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Tho Iona Bamboo.

An Englishman was once rallying q
native of India upon his faculty In ly-
Ing. The native mt once replied:
"Why, sahib. we are all more or less
liars In my country, and IL one tells
q story another Immediately caps It.
There were two young men Of my
country who had boasting match,
and one said, My father Is so rich and
has so many horses that his stable Is
OF such extent rs to take n horse
eleven months to go from one end stall
to the other 'Shabash, brother re-
piled tho second boaster, that Is very
good. My father has bamboo SO
long that he can sweep the clouds
away with 1t when they obscure the
sun In harvest time Hi, hir ex-
claimed the first That is very won
derful, hut pray, brother where does
your father keep such long BAN
boo? Why, you stupid was the an
swcr. In your fathers stable, to be
sure'"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08

been :. neaeoallAissionel ulcer i'll tine
french army, and as such he .hal-
Na'scd Lord Roselery to a duel The
earl accented, and ewo shots were ex-
changed without result Bat Lord
Nosebery was anscred at his own con
descension and afraid his antagonist
might lay aside his military rank and
resume lbs duties as a servant, thus
exposing an earl 70 the reproach Of
having fought with butler. So he
settled an annuity of ESQ on the man
Oh condition he did not return to do
nestle service Tho condition was
faithfully Observed on both SIDES
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Awkward Constituent.

There is such a thing as being too
persistently complimentary. A candid
and we'll meaning professor who had
witnessed the performance Of little
play in private house in which his
hostess had taken the leading part met
the lady as she came from behind the
curtain
Madam" he said. rushing up to her,
you played excellently. That part fits
you to perfection"
"Oh. no, professor" said the lady
modestly. "A young and pretty wom-
an is needed for that part"
But, madam" persisted the profess
or, you have positively proved the
y"-Pearson's Weekly.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Rose Colds From Paper Roses.

"A patient of mine is subject to rose
colds" a doctor said. "She caught u
bad rose cold last week from bou-
quot of artificial roses. That often
happens. 1t is supposed to show the
mystic, psychological aspect Of dis
ease, but as matter of fact it is just
as natural to take rose cold from
paper roses as from the real kind.
Why7 Because the paper roses that
bring ON rose colds are always per
fumcd. 1t is the fad, you know, to per
fume artificial flowers. The scent used
is the essential oil of roses. and it is
this oil in the natural flowers that
causes rose colds" New York Press.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Blamed tn. Planets.

In the middle Of the fourteenth cen
tury In Paris new ordinance en-
Joining the cleansing OF the streets and
the shutting up of swine was carefully
neglected. as usual, and terrible
plague was the consequence The foc-
ulty Of medicine. called upon for a
remedy by the king. sent to inform
him after long discussion that the
plague was the result of q hostile con.
Junction OF the planets Mars and Jupi-
ter.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Avoided the conuen4ia.al

ut is wonderful story, saws the
publisher TO the new author Who's.
manuscript y, has just been accented
.a Wv, s0u nave failed in one important
~ , You do not describe the way
s al heroine was dressed when the hero
nfst met her. You'd better wute In n
p - 9pout her clothes. but try
10 "a avoid the conventional"
me ingenious author, knowing the
salheness Of costume descriptions IN
.he best sellers and also knowing ho.c
hear, wrote. Anfne
= .as.s ttoased toward him CARRIED
s1e = ssso dress. q $50 hat, NTH 4
W9 -; maleha over a 1915 lace ctatN
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
The Cause Of Drafts,

Why is It that windows aud doors
are frequently Ill fitting? There Is
nothing wrong with the wood itself.
nor with the workmanship, as rule,
nor with the fit. at the outset at least.
but the whole trouble is due to the
wood being unseasoned, or, rather.
only partially seasoned, at the time it
is made up.-Timber.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Haieyon Days.

The term "halcyon days" is derived
from pretty little fable of the Sicil-
ians. who believed that during the
seven days preceding and following
the winter solstice, Dec. 81, the haley
on or kingfisher foated on the watc-
in nest in which her young We're de-
posted and that during this time of
her brooding the seas We're calm. Our
Indian summer corresponds to the hall
cyon OF the Sicilians.-New York Tcle-
gram.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
In Doubt.

did you ever have appendicitis"
Gaid the insurance man.
well" answered the skeptic ~
was operated on. But never felt sure
whether it was case of appendicitis
or case Of professional curiosity
Washington Star.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
All tho Same.

The horny handed calls what he
lives on pay" the skilled mechanic
wages the city clerk salary" the
banker income landowner rent
roll,' lawyer fees" burglar
''swag," but 1t all comes to the same
In the end.-London Scraps.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Standing Up For Him.

Miriam, isn't that young Fergus
coming to our house pretty often
nowl"
II suppose he Is, mamma"
DO You know anything about him?
What is he worth. for instance"
We'll. he's worth any dozen Of the
ordinary young men of my acquaint-
ance."
Yes, but
And he's worth 500 week to the
firm he works for, even II he does
get only So now Chicago Tribune.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Tho Hidden Part.

"oh, mamma" exclaimed four-year-
old Flossie as she observed the moon
IN its second quarter, come and look
at the moon. Half of 1t is pushed into
the sky, and the other half is sticking
ont
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Persona Grata.

The Old Bulldog They're going to
chain US up on Sunday nights now.
The Young Bulldog-How's that. gov
ernor? The Old Bulldog The new fell
low that's started calling on Miss Ma
ME has got money.-New York Press.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Columbus. oxsr.iaht.

That was wise schoolboy who
when the master asked. why was Il
that his great discovery was not prop
erly appreciated?' promptly replied,
ut was because he didn't advertise.
SIR"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
A Nice Wedding Present.

A reproduction Of picture called
The Coming Storm" was advertised
for sale In Berlin shop window, and
under the title there were the words
In large type. Suitable for wedding
present"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Nocturnal rranedx.

1t is a dark night. 1t is also dark
Kitchen. The kind hearted man In his
stocking feet is after drink of waite,
for his fretful youngster. He thinks
he can find his way In the inky dark
ness. He is mistaken He turns to
the left instead OF to the right and
falls down cellar.
Another good man gone wrong
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
kn Earl's Duel With a R.+,s,

As:et TIE .nsdase 'ea-tl,a hast century
me hosd lscsets, a tLne time vas il in
Paris. nssd in paging can ore day he
was received SO ruday by the butler
that he complained to his friend ~ ,ha
servants conduct But the butler had
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Ansv.ered.

Bobby What's the simple life, pa7
Father Doing your own work, my son.
Bobby And what's the strenuous life?
Father Doing some other fellows
work. Now run along and play.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Ranainda..

Mrs--He said reminded him OF
Greek goddess. Mr.-Huh! Mrs.-What
do ! remind you OFT Mr.-Of every
aarned thing overlook that you ask
me to do-Cleveland Leader.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Thinkino Oneself Old

II at thirty you expect to be an Oh
man or woman at fifty-fve you will be
one, because the mind makes the ms
teNal correspondence OF whatever ii
sets itself permanently upon Health
Record
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
WITTY Dolly.

! Hell soy. Dolly, may take your
photograph? You look SO pretty that
I feel could eat you. she-Oh. see,
that's why you want me on plate,
eh2
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08

The temple Of fame stands upon the
grave. The dame that burns upon ,ts
affairs 10 kindled from the ashes Of
lead men.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
Optimistic.
Jones an optiDaist?"

rs he7 He found ticket emitting
him to u chance IN an automobile
drawing the other day, and he is
building garage Boston Transcript.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08
A Keen Observer.

Ethel. aged three, had been to visit
her cousins. two fun loving and romp-
iilg boys. She had climbed upon her
fatler's Knee and was telling him of
her visit. Papa. every night John
and George say their prayers they ask
Ged to make them good boys" said
.ho
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08

publication OF this notice. 70 said admins
traitor ct his house on the n. f. !. OF Section
81. Township l33 north. Range Is west of
Fifth Principal Meridian. in said Emmois
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08

Notice is hereby given that petition has
BEEN tied with the clerk OF this village for
the vacation of the alley in block eight ~.
in Hunters first addition To Linton. ana the
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08

That is nice" said papa.
Then. thinking soberly for few min
utcs. she said. lie ain't done it yeti
nplinnatnr
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08

; Precautiop i better than repentance.
Greek p@vSfb.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-07-08

- v.x .aaax auu cue nexJ morning
found the gasoline ~ in the pump