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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-06
LATHAM's HOME RUN.
And How II Figured IN Having Him
Dubbed "the Dude"

And How II Figured In Having Him
Dubbed "the Dude"
Charley Comiskey told the story Of
how Arlie Latham came to be called
"the dude"
Zone spring during Latham's term OF
service with the good old st. Louis
Browns" said Comiskey, che jumped
into the opening game Of the season
and won us victory by knocking out
home run In the last inning. Chris
Won der Abe from his place In the
grand stand saw Arlie make his sensa-
tional hit and naturally cnthused. Aft
or the game der boss president enter
ed the clubhouse aud In that peculiar
dialect OF his said TO Latham;
'Arlie, my poy, you must be glad
that I. Chris. vas proud init you. an l
viii show you vat my feelings is by
giving you the present OF Something's
for you TO wear on yourself. Take dis
order on mine own tailor an go an
dress up Yourself
Chris order on the tailor read some
thing like this:
"'GIve TO Arlie der things vat he
buys. an send TO me der BILL
Latham didn't do a thing on the
strength OF that order but replenish
his wardrobe For three days In sue
cession he showed up at the ball park
In n fine makeup. and every suit OF
clothes was brand new. On the fourth
day Chris got bill from the clothing
people for 500. Naturally lie sent for
Latham and demanded an explanation
"'Why. Chris, old PAL said 'Lath.
there's nothing to explain. Didn't
you agree In that order you gave me
to pay for what bought. and haven't
I just begun TO buy? Why, old pal. I
have only got three suits and expect
20 be measured for another this after
noon. What's wrongT
Garlic replied Won der Abe. you
vas de one Internal dude in de pizness,
viii DIS bill pay. but you will yourself
20 to der tailor an nit him explain vot
! dink of der impudence of you your
self You will also stop init de clothes
you now have on an do no more init
such foolishness NIT der man vot pays
your salary. Arlie, you vas one dude.
an If you play nit any errors dis
afternoon will myself fine you all
der bootIful clothes you have yourself
bought
From that day Latham became
| known to the baseball world as the
| dude"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-06
Chinese Maritime Notices.

John Henry Grey in his "China'
tells Of the notices which decorate q
Chinese vessel.
On the masts OF the seagoing junk'
are fastened strips Of red paper in
scribcd with Chinese characters. Some
Of the notices follow:
1.-The mast is as a general command
ing 10000 soldiers"
"From every side Of the compass:
may fair winds blow"
MAY this mast scorn tempests from
whatever quarter OF the heavens they
may come"
On the poop a pavilion is built, and
over its doorway is chance for more
notices.
MAY the wind not cause angry wa
tiers to RISE" MAY this vessel brave
the storms Of hundred years"
There is always a shrine on board
and here the Chinese gods are ap
pealed to.
wherever this ship may sail, gran
her prosperous voyage" ENABLE
us by trading to acquire wealth"
The very names Of the junks wouit
bring good luck II superstition coult
weave an actual fortune-Good Sue
cess, Golden Profits, Never Ending
Gains.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-06
An Iqnoble Use.

Washington Irving In "Crayon Pa
pers" says: Il was once at an evening
entertainment given by the Duke of
Wellington at Apsley House to Will
liam ". The duke had manifested
his admiration Of his great adversary
Napoleon, by having portraits of him
in different parts of the house. At the
bottom Of the grand staircase stood
the colossal statue of the emperor by
Canova. 1t was Of marble In the an
tique style, with one arm partly ex-
tended, holding figure Of Victory.
Over this arm the ladies In tripping
upstairs to the ball had thrown their
shawls. II was singular Office fol
the statue of Napoleon TO perform in
the mansion of the Duke OF yelling
ton!
Imperial Caesar. dead and turned to clay
etc.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-06
Didn't Fall Quick Enough

In a room on the top floor Of a large
factory boy was amusing himself by
going through the bayonet exercise
with long handled brush In lieu OF.
rife. His boss. coming quickly upon
him, gave him a box on the ear fol
wasting his time.
The sudden blow caused the lad tc
lose his balance and fall down the
hoist shaft; but. fortunately. he kept
his hold on the brush. the handle OF
which, getting across the shaft, broke
his fall and enabled him TO grasp the
chain, down which he slid in safety.
The boss was Mortified at the effect
OF his action and rushed brcathlcss
and gasping with fear down the eight
lights OF stairs to the basement. ex'
pecting to find mangled body for
which he would have to account.
He was. however. just IN time TO see
the lad drop on his feet unframed; SO
recovering his self possession and his
breath. he exclaimed:
want TO be soldier. eh? Well
you're too slow for that Why, man,
can walk down all those stairs quick.
er than you can fall down tho hoist
shaft."-London Answers
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-06

Of sharp raps that caused Lucy to
clutch Pauls hands IN tighter clasp
and somewhat shook his own placid.
fly.
The trial had been an excuse for
holding Lucy's hands. He had not ex.
pected any manifestation.
did you do that?" she whispered
ION my word, no." he replied. "You
didn't tap with your foot. did you?"
Lucy shook her head. II wouldn't
cheat" she insisted reproachfully.
This is not thing to make a Jest
IT,"
Are the spirits present." asked
Paul. raising his voice slightly. And
the response was a series Of brisk
raps.
"That Is more than the proper num-
ber," objected Paul. Zone Is no. and
three Is yes"
II suppose that lot means under.
score marks" suggested Lucy. ASK
something else"
Are you willing to answer me?" de.
handed Paul. and the three raps made
an affirmative.
MAY ask some personal ques.
tions?" Again the three raps.
II want to know II Lucy and are
to be married?' explained Paul. And
Lucy gasped at this impertinence to-
ward the spirits.
"They won't answer that" she In.
sisted In a whisper. but the three raps
came loud and clear. and, with little
cry, Lucy sprang to her feet and turned
on the gas.
"You were cheating" she cried. you
were kicking the table leg"
"See for yourself" he retorted. turn.
Ing the light table so that she might
see that there were no scratches on
the polished legs. II am more mysti-
fed than you are. There must be some
thing in It, after ALL"
There must be-" she assented soft
~.
And you will accept their decrec?''
he asked. "You will marry meT'
81 suppose that I must, since 1t Is
the will Of those over there" assent
ed the girl. 81 meant to some time.
anyhow" she added half defantly rs
Paul caught her In his arms. and the
world beyond was forgotten In the JOY
OF the life right here.
Late that evening Paul smoked his
good night cigar in the comfort Of the
big armchair. At his feet lay Bunch
the English bulldog that was Paul's
constant companion. Bunch was fast
asleep on a rug. but he reused when
his master stirred.
Bunch" cried the jubilant Oxford
there was something In II, after all
l thought that spirit thing was largely
a matter of Imagination. but I'm GER
tain that Lucy did not do the rapping
and / know that didn't. 1t was a
clear case of spirits"
Bunch bllnked an intelligent eye and
wagged his stumpy tail in assent
Paul started rs the familiar rapping
came again. Bunch's tail was pound
Ing against the hardwood parquet Dor
der.
$50 you were the ghost. You wag-
ged your tail when we asked ques.
lions because you thought we were
talking to you?"
Bunch's stumpy caudal appendage
made answer again. and Paul's face
was wreathed In smiles.
I'VE must never tell Lucy" he eau.
toned, and Bunch, almost asleep,
made nm instructive effort to reply.
Feebly the tail wavered, and only once
did Il strike against the floor.
"That's no. and that goes" assent.
ed Paul. you're all right, Bunch"
And Bunch solemnly raped ont
yes"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-06
Hiab Art.

Are you blind. prisoner" inquired
the magistrate.
Yes, your worship"
"You are charged with vagrancy
How did you lose your sight?'
by a at of appleplexy, sir"
"But there is picture on your
breast representing an explosion In a
mine, through which It is stated. you
became blind. How is this"
please, your worship. ] couldn't af-
ford to pay a hartist as could paint ap'
plepiexy. Answers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-06

"He who hesitates is lost" quoted
the wise guy.
"Oh, l don't know" said the simple
mug. AT an auction sale he who hes.
itates may have his money. "-Philadel-
phia Record.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-06

"Some mis'bul sinner took an ruined
off wild de collection hat las meetin
day." said Brother Dickey, IAN / well
knows dat eff dar wus no SIGH place ez
hell de coed Lawd would make one
for dat sinner"
"Was there much money in the hatT'
mo. sub: day warn't so much ez a
brass button In It,"
"Then why are you so mad about TT"
"Hit wuz my hat" he said.-Atlanta
Constitution.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-06
The chanae.

80 he has ceased to be her IDEAL"
He has"
"what disgraceful thing did he dor
Married another girl."-Louisville
Courier Journal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-06
Comb Brush and Mir
ror Sets

We haye a large assortment Of
Silver Toilet Sets, in grey finish
and polished. Ranging in price
from 1928 to $3.50
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-06

Our stock Of tableware and fan
CIV pieces such as Salt Spoons,
Berry Spoons, Cold Meat Forks.
Cream and Gravy Ladels, Bon
Bon Spoons, etc., is larger than
ever.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-06

Send this advertisement. together with name
OF paper in which Il appears. your address and
four cents TO cover postage. and We viii send
you a Complete Handy Atlas Of the World
SCOTT & BOVINE. 40s Pearl ST.. New York
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-03-06
SCOTS
EMULSION

Half a teaspoonful three or
four times a day in its bottle
will have the desired effect. 1t
seems to have a magical effect
upon babies and children. A
ffty-cent bottle will prove the
truth of our statements.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-04-01
A MOVE FOR HARMONY
Continued from page one)

1t was the report of the sewer COM
mittee appointed by the board some
months ago at the request of Mayor
Coggins. with instructions to thorough
ly investigate the sewer conditions of
the city. the necessities of a complete
plant, its cost. and the value of the old
plant and what it can be secured for.
and, in fact, all possible information
available on the subject. The commit
tee, under the Craftsmanship of b. A.
Fowler. has been laboring increasingly
in the fulfillment of its commission
and has held conferences with many
citizens. with engineers, with the own
ers of the present plant, and has Sc
cured its present valuation and other
wise done an almost inconceivable
amount Of work. The committee was
to have met yesterday afternoon to act
upon and probably adopt the final re-
port which Mr.. Fowler CHANGED to
have at the board of trade meeting
Merely because the opportunity was
then offered the board sought TO know
its contents and ii was read TO the
board. The stress of other matters
later in the day prevented the meeting
of the committee in the afternoon for
the final adoption of the report. but it
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-04-01
SISTERS TRICK
But II Came Out Right.

How a sister played a trick that
brought rosy health to coffee fiend
is an interesting tale:
Il was a coffee ficnd-a trembling.
nervous. physical wreck. yet clinging
strength. | Knocked at Postum and
would have none of 1t.
lone day my sister substituted a
cup of piping hot Postum for my morn
ing cup OF coffee but did not tell me
what it was | noticed the richness of
IL and remarked that the coffee tasted
fine but my sister did not tell me
was drinking Postum for fear / might
not take any more.
"She kept the secret and kept giving
me Postum instead of coffee until i
grew stronger, more tireless, got bet
ter color in my sallow cheeks and a
clearness to my eyes, then she told ne
of the health-giving. nerve-strengthen-
ing life-saver she had given me in
place of my morning coffee. From that
time l became a disciple of Postum
and no words can do justice in telling
the good this cereal drink did me. /
will not try to tell it. for only after
having used it can one be convinced of
its merits"
Ten days trial shows Postum's power
to rebuild what coffee has destroyed.
There's a Reason"
Look in pkgs. for the famous little
book, THE Road to MELVILLE"
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-04-01

will meet at its early convenience and
will no doubt be signed BY all. for it
represents the mutual labors OF all.
The board of trade directors. how
ever were so much pleased with the
report that they took snap judgment
and heartily and unanimously accepted
and adopted it. even before the COM
mittee has had a chance to. and or
dered that when received it be passed
along for the consideration of the
mayor and city council. member of
the board yesterday said that he be-
lieved the report was the most COM
prehensive and the most exhaustive of
any report he had ever heard on any
subject. The findings and recommen-
dations are not available yet until the
report is signed. sealed and deliv-
cred"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-04-01

couple OF the miners who are working
on the property. In fact, he was deal
Ing for little bunch of stock but when
the strike was made Mr. Miner backed
down and Mr.. Heyman said he didn't
blame him for il. either
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
No. 584, 81 Published June 10. 1904,
CHAPTER AIS. LAWS OE 1909

No. 584, 81 Published June 10. 1909,
CHAPTER ats, LAWS OF 1909.
AN ACT TO create paragraph (g) OF sub
section 2 of section 11-12, and to amend
section 66 Of the statutes, relating to
poll lists at primaries and general cleo
tons
The people OF the State Of Wisconsin, rep.
resented in Senate and Assembly, do
enact as follows:
Section l. There is added to subsection
2 of section 11-12 OF the statutes a new
paragraph TO read (Section LIP 81
tgl Each clerk Of election shall keep a
poll list on which he shall enter the full
name and postofice address of each person
voting at the primary, In the order in which
their ballots are cast and on request of
the inspectors each elector shall state his
full name and postOd1ce address before his
ballot shall be received
Section 2. Section SO of the statutes Ia
amended to read: Section g. l. Each
clerk Of election shall keep a poll list on
which he shall enter the full name and
postOf1ce address of each person voting at
such election In the order IN which their
ballots are cast; and on request of the IN
spectors each elector shall state his full
name and postoffice address before the bal
lot shall be received.
2. When any person shall have taken
the oath provided in section 81 before vot-
ing, the clerk shall write at the end of
such persons name on the poll list the
word Sworn"
Section 3. This act shall take effect and
be IN force from and after Its passage and
publication.
Approved June 10, 1909
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
No $50, Al Published June 10. 1909.
CHAPTER 40, LAWS OF 1909.

No. $50, Al Published June 10. 1909.
CHAPTER 472, LAWS OF 1909.
AN ACT to repeal sections 1636-150 TO
1836-176 Inclusive Of the statutes and
to create sections 1G36-15O 10 1866
los inclusive Of the statutes, relating
to the improvement OF sanitation and
the regulation thereof IN apartmeut
houses, tenement houses, lodging and
boarding houses. in cities Of the frsc,
second and third classes.
The people Of the State OF Wisconsin. rep
resented in Senate and Assembly, do en-
Section /. Sections 1G36-15o to 1888
ITO inclusive of the statutes are re-
pealed
Section . There are added 70 the stat
Ut0s zen new sections 70 read Section
162G-150 /. A tenement house N ths
meaning Of this act IS any horse or build
leased. let or hirsd out TO be occupied. or
is occupied a home or residence OF three
or more families living independently and
doing their own cooking or having facil-
tiles for doing their cooking upon the
premises anG having a common right in
the stairways, yards and water closets, or
some Of them.
.. 4 lodging or boarding horse is any
house or building or portion thereof. in
which six or more persons are harhorpd.
received or lodged for hire, or any build
ing or part thereof, which is used for SIX
or more persons, not members Of the fam
lily. to sleep IN or occupy SIS a lodging.
2. An apartment Is q room or suite OF
rooms occupied or designed to be occupied
as family domIcIle
1. 4 yard Is an open, unoccup,ed space
on the same lot with q tenement, lodging
or boarding house. between the rear line
Of the house and the rear line Of the lot
3. 4 court is an open unoccupied space
other than q yard. on the same lot with
a tenement lodging or boarding house.
8. 4 shaft includes exterior and int
rloC shafts, whether for light. air. elevator,
dumb-waiter or any other purpose. A vent
shaft IS one used solely 20 ve2tilate or
light Il water-closet compartment, bath
Too1, or passa way.
:. = public hall is q hall, corridor or
passage-way not within an apartment
s. A stsir hall includes the stairs stair
landings. those portions of the public halls
through which II IS necessary to pass IN
getting from the entrance floor TO the r0o+
and the enclosing partitions.
9. basement is a story nartIy. but
not more than one-half Its height below
the Level of the lot.
10. = cellar Is a story more than one
half its height below tie level OF the lot
Section 16S6-l5A Every apartment
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08

NO, CHATTER 2a2 $50 Laws OF Or IS 1903 5S''
AN ACT to repeal sections 46G0a-2 and
45GOf-l1 Of the statutes and to create
a new section Of the statutes to be NUN
bered 456Oa---2, relating to license to
catch or take rough fish In inland wa
The people Of the State Of Wisconsin, rep
resented IN Senate and Assembly, do
Section /. Sections 458Oa-2 and sec
ton -4560f-11 of the statutes are re-
Section 2. There IL added to the stat
utes a new section to read: Section
456O-a2 The state fish and game warden
may upon application by any resident or
nonresident Of the state Of Wisconsin, Is
sue a license TO use and operate a seine,
fyke, hoop net, or turtle net IN any Of the
inland waters Of the state Of Wisconsin,
except Rice Lake, French Lake, Mud Lake,
Round Lake, French Slough, and Black
River IN La Crosse county ConrtOis Pond
and French Town Slough in Crawford coun-
ty; Cassville Slough from GIenhaven to
Cassville, and Bertram Lake IN Grant
county; and that part Of the Mississippi
River within fifteen hundred feet OF the
Chippewa River, at any time; and except
Beef Slough in Buffalo county, between
the fifteenth day Of april and the fifteenth
ing or taking bufal 2-fsh, carp, redhorse
suckers, sheepbead. eel-pout, garfsh, and
dogish.
or operated, except in the manner here
matter prescribed By law. Licenses issued
under the provisions of this act shall not
be issued before the first day Of June and
shall expire on the first day of April sue
eeeding the date Of their Issue and shall
not be transferable
OBJ Any resident or nonresident OF this
state who shall desire to set, use, or OPP
crate nets under the provisions OF this
act shall make application TO the state
FISH and game warden therefor upon blanks
70 ne furnished By the game warden de-
partment and shall accompany such appli-
cation with fee az follows for a seine
Of FIVE hundred feet and not over one
thousand feet, twenty Eve dollars; Of one
thousand feet or over, fifty dollars each /;
for fyke or hoop nets, FIVE dollars each. No
nets shall be used until the same are
equipped With metal tags. stamped TO des-
Ignate the kind Of net and number to cor
respond with the number Of the license,
authorizing the operation Of said net or
nets, one such metal tag to be securely
fastened &c each net Such metal tags
shall be furnished to the lcensee of such
net. By the game warden department
the payment Of twenty-five cents for each
tag IN tbs hcaasss. AHy Assasss s0sSa1,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08

state tuberculosis sanitorium. not TO
exceed forty thousand dollars.
Section =. The buildings and other I'm
prorements herein provided for are to be
constructed and made IN the order OF the
greatest need therefor. Provided that no
plan or plans for any building shall be
finally adopted, and 10 contract or con-
tracts entered into by the board o. control
for the construction Of any building until
plans, specifications and contracts, With
complete estimates Of the rOtal cost there
Of, shall have been submitted to, and In
writing approved by the governor Of the
state who shall withhold such approval
until he shall have satisfied himself by g
personal examination Of tie same and by
such other means as be IN bis discretion
may adopt, that such building is required
for the purpose proposed, and 1t can and
will Re erected and fully completed accord
Ing TO such plans spec hcations and con
tracts, for the sum proposed for the same,
by the board Of control, and that the cost
Of suc1 buildings, together with the other
improvements herein provided for, VIII rot
exceed the respective appropriations herein
made.
Section 3. This act shall take effect and
be IN force from and after It's passage and
publication.
Approved June 18, 1909.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
IPubljshed June 10. 1904

No. e40, Al Published June 10. 1874
CHAPTER 49,, LAWS OF 1909
AN ACT TO amend section 1860 Of sk@
statutes, relating TO the sale of Assse@~
eating liquors contrary to voEa.
The people of the State OF Wtsconsfa, Bess'
resented IN Senate and Assembly 81
e seefion az l. Section 15eso of rhs stat
utes is amended 20 read Section 1860
I. ANY person VITO shah 90 ' or Sffes t ne
preceding sections, yend, sell, deal or eraL-
&c In or, for the purpose Of svsding any
law Of this state, give away any spiritu"45,
malt, ardent or Intoxicating liquors OF
drinks In any quantity whatever IN &1y
town. village or city wherein majority OK
the votes cast at such election shan nave
misdemeanor and DO punished by neS
OF not less than ono hundfoI
dollars nor more than two Gnn-
dred dollars besides the costs Or IN lieu
of such one by imprisonment In the county
4ail mot 10 exceed one gear nor
less than three months. And IN case OF
punishment By fine unless the bne ana coats
be paid forthwith. BE- committed 70 tns
county jail until they are paid or uEuA
discharged by due course OF law and ~
case of a second or suDseGusnt conR1ctloon
OF the same person durirg any year Gns
punishment shall be By both ana aHo AID
prisonment.
And 10 any such bowu. village er
CITY, the existence or the Issue OF any pes-
NIT or special tax stamp from tie United
States government, authorizing. CT permit
ting any person to engage 10 the oocnpE-
tion of selling distilled, spiTttuons o. Ter
Inented liquors at the time ano place OF
any alleged violation Of the excise law,
shall be accepted as prima facie evidence
that such person Is vending, seIifnE deaI-
ing or trafiicIng In or, for me purpose
of eyading the laws OF this state givi1g
away spirituous malt. ardent or intoxics@-
ing liquors ar drinks contrary 20 saa rS-
suit Of the election provided tor in x2@
two preceding sections
g. Nothing In this or the two uext pre-
ceding sections shall be construed as Nc"
fecting the sails OF snss iqoass sas 1csoseS-
,saA. HsosAznzRaS o. sxssnlzsss gcsags@ sesE