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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
A Cunning Lunatic.

A court officer from Binghampton
was taking a lunatic to an asylum at
Middletown, N. Y, pursuant to an
order from a committing magistrate.
The lunatic was informed that he
was merely going on a pleasant rail-
road trip, and he cheerfully accom-
panied the officer. The breakdown of
a freight train occasioned two hours
delay, and when the passenger train
arrived at Middletown, it was too
late to proceed to the asylum, so they
put up for the night at hotel.
Early next morning the lunatic got
up, and searched the officers clothing
and he found the magistrates order.
With that cunning which lunatics not
| infrequently display, he made his way
to the asylum, saw one Of the keepers
and told him that he had a poor man
fellow down at a hotel, whom he
should bring up in the course of the
day, adding
He's a queer chap, and has very
odd ways. Don't be surprised ii he
says I am the mailman, and he is
bringing me here. You must take
care Of him, and not believe word
that he says"
The keeper promised compliance,
and the lunatic walked back to the
hotel, where he found the officer still
asleep. He woke him, and they went
to breakfast together.
You're a lazy fellow said the luna
tic; 81 have had a good walk"
Indeed" said the officer; 'I should
like a walk myself after breakfast;
perhaps you will go with me-"
The lunatic assented. During the
walk the officer led the way, intending
to deliver his charge; but it never oc-
Cured to him to examine whether his
order was safe. When they got with
in sight of the asylum, the lunatic ex-
claimed
What fine house that is J"
Yes said the officer Il should
like to see the inside of it,"
$50 should IT, observed the lunatic.
WELL said the other. Il dare say
they will let us inspect it. Anyway,
I'LL ask"
They went to the door; the officer
rang the bell, and the keeper whom
the lunatic had previously seen made
his appearance with two assistants.
The officer then began to search his
pockets for the order, when the luna
tic produced it and gave it to the keep
er, saying
This is the man I spoke to you
about. You will take care of him.
Hands were at once laid on the poor
officer, who vociferated loudly that
the other was the mailman, and thus
conforming the real madman's story.
Done with him % said the mad
man; why I left him at the Middle
town asylum as mad as possible"
The officers violent struggles end
ed in a straight waistcoat being put
upon him. The lunatic then returned
to the hotel, paid the bill, and set out
homeward.
Which, indeed, was not far from
the truth for the wits OF the poor
officer were well-nigh overset by his
unexpected detention and subsequent
treatment.
The good people were not a little
surprised to see him back, and they,
fearing for the officers safety, asked
him what he had done with him.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
Habits That Assist Brain Work.

Some experiments made in the last
few years with view to discovering
the best position of the body to pro-
mote mental activity may be respon-
sible i'm the future for a new attitude
in offices, reading rooms and schools.
These experiments show that the eff
ficient working of the brain il largely
dependent upon the supply of blood
to that organ.
Prolonged physical eXertion en-
feebles the circulation, and the task of
the heart to pump blood up to the
brain becomes more difficult. In such
circumstances, if it is desired to get
y the brain to work better it is neces-
sary to render the heart some assist
ance in its uphill task.
My attention was turned in this di-
rection first many years ago, when
was called upon one night after long
days work to write an article immedi-
ately. 7 sat down with pen, ink and
paper, but was unable to get a single
idea or to write word.
reasoned out the situation. The
brain was the same as it was yester-
day; 1t worked then. Why would il
not work today?
1t occurred to me that the day be-
fore I was not 50 tired, and probably
the circulation was a little more brisk
and SO I concluded that I must give
the heart some help In the work OF
pumping the blood.
I laid my head fiat upon the table
and at once ideas began to flow and
pen began to run across the paper
Having made a good start I thought
could resume the ordinary sitting
posture.
Immediately, however, the mind
again became a blank, and I was
obliged to lay my head on the table
and finish the article in that position
II have since learned that this was
by no means an isolated instance.
I have studied some of the methods
OF journalists and others who acquir-
cd various habits owing to their I'M
conscious efforts to increase the cir
culation Oh the blood Id the brain
The act of mastication, by stimulat-
ing some branch of the fifth nerve
seems to increase the circulation to
the brain.
An experiment of Marey's proved
that during mastication the flow OF
blood through the carotid artery was
accelerated, and this probably ac-
counts for various chewing habits.
The late Lord Derby, for instance,
used to eat branded cherries when
engaged In arduous mental work.
Arm editor II know always ate figs
while writing leading articles. A
leader writer on the same paper used
to Zip brandy and water. lie prob
ably stimulated his cerebral circula-
ff0r1 hU fh0 10noT o0%f0r, 80 fha hroy5,y
OH his mouth, by the effect OIL slipping
on the heart, and by that of alcohol
On the vessels. The net result was
that lie always went home from the
office drunk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
ART.
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Interiors or Landscapes, phone us
and get our 11x14 Photos on 16x2O
Mounts at the same price you have
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
Musings OF the Gentle CYnic,

No man feels that he has a right to
be left.
Many a girls beauty is spoiled by
an ugly frame Of mind.
Of two evils ii isn't always necessary
to choose either.
The man with a hot temper doesn't
always make a warm friend.
The fellow is full of hot air doesn't
always manage to get up steam.
One good swift kick will often ac-
complish more than lot of kindness.
Trouble is the most obliging thing
i'm the world. IL will never dodge
the people who are looking for it.
Some people can't even do their
duty without patting themselves on
the back.
Perhaps our clouds have silver
lining, but IL generally takes other
people to see lit.
Lots OF us never put off till tomor-
row what we can have done today.
It's the things we don't get that we
should sometimes be most thankful
for.
Circumstances over which we have
no control frequently take the form
of wives.
Many fellows lofty ideals extend
no further than highballs.
Some people are 80 tireless that
they become positively tiresome.
The best man in wadding is the
fellow who isn't getting married.
To greet misfortune with smile il
decidedly one-sided Irritation.
Lots of marriages merely demon
strate that misery loves company.
The only thing some people learn
from experience IL what fools they
have been.
Some young men are SO promising
that they are willing to promise any
thing.
You may call man a rolling stone,
but don't insinuate that he isn't on
the level.
Curiosity Is merely something that
IL inspired by things that are none OF
our business.
Love laughs at locksmiths, which
proves that love isn't such serious
matter after 1ll.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
EARLY DUTCH TRANSFER.
Written in Dutch fn 1855 and ON EXh1-
bitiOn ant New York Historical So
cipty.

Written firm Dutch fn 1856 and ON EXh1-
bition ant New York Historical So
ciety.
Among the material illustrative Of
early New York which the New York
Historical Society has recently placed
on exhibition i'm it's reading room IS
an original copy Of an early transfer
of land on Marketfield Street, near
Broad. 1t is written in the Dutch
language, the names Of the contracting
parties being ornamented with great
flourishes. As translated it reads :
I'VE the undersigned, the schepens
OF the city of Amsterdam, in New
Netherland, do hereby declare that
before us came and appeared William
Beekman, Herman Smeemans, and
Michael Jansen, who severally de-
clared SO far as his right and claims
OF ownership is concerned, to cede and
transport to and for the behoof of
Jan Evertsen Bout, certain house and
3 roods, feet, being on the west side
10 roods feet, and on the east side
the like, as it at present stands built
and laid out by the Court Messenger.
The translator has located the plot In
The document is dated Oct. 10, 1866
Marketfield Street, nearly opposite
New Street, this being little to the
east of the Produce Exchange.
On exhibition is also another large
document written in Dutch, being a
grant of land in the north part of the
fort from John Kieft to Jan Steven
son i'm 1913.
lot, situate and lying in the city afore-
said between the house and lot in the
west side of Nicholas Bout and on the
east side of Johannes, Monsieur dc
La Montague, Jr., and at present oc'
cupied by Jan de Guy; broad in front
on the street at north side, 3 roods
81 feet; in the rear on the south side
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
Y UMBER AND CORD WOOD AT
~ PUBLIC SALE.

ON FRIDAY, MARCH IL, 1910,
On the premises of the undersigned,
lately the property Of the heirs Of VIM.
G.. Reinhart, known az the Furnace
Woods, on the Hughes Road leading to
Pleasant Valley, will be sold the follow
ing Chestnut Boards, (full edged 4-4)
100 Cords Oak, Hickory and Chestnut
Wood. A credit Of three months will
be given. Sale to commence at / o'clock
p. m, on Friday, March II, 1910, when
terms and conditions will be made
known by
feb25 It a. nj. KALBACH.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
ROOFING ROOFING !!
Lumber Coal { Supply Co.
Her Tin Wedding.

I'm going to Maudie's tin wedding
tonight"
Been married ten years, has she ?''
No; she's to be married to her
tenth husband Judge.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
Quick Delivery.

We are able to deliver all work
within few hours after the proof is
returned, matters not what the
weather conditions are.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-03-04
FINANCES.
FINANCES.
STATE DEPOSITORY.
OF WESTMINSTER,

Does a General Banking Business.
Has been in continuous existence for
"a years; has declared 1877 semi
annual dividends.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-10-02

of Mont Blanc without guides by the
way of the Aiguille du Coulter. They
had not gone very far. and were with
In q comparatively short distance OF
shelter, when two Of them became ex.
hausted and found 1t impossible to
continue The third, who was little
stronger, tried to reach the shelter to
procure assistance, but he was unable
20 do SO. Four guides with q party Of
tourists saw their predicame0t from
another part of the mountain. and also
tried to reach them, but failed. Mean.
while one OF the climbers. NJ. Reymont
was overcome by the cold and died in
= short time under the eyes Of his
comrade, who was unable to help him
and who spent the whole night at his
side. The latter was only able to get
down the mountain on the following
morning, and to inform people at St
Gervias OF what had happened. A
party OF guides went up the mountain
and brought the corpse down. after
much difficulty.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-10-02
GIRL FACES DUTY
Although Descendant Of Blue
BIoods, Irish Girl Win
Settle on Ranch.
TO RETRIEVE A FORTUNE

Greeley. Colo. Oct Fortunes
have been retrieved in Weld county
and II all goes well history will repeat
itself In the case OF Miss Isabella Men
augh. beautiful girl straight from
County Down. Ireland. who settled on
quarter section near Grover on
which she filed recently. declaring her
intention at the same time to become
q citizen.
She Is direct descendant OF a king
who ruled in Ireland centuries ago and
for decades her family has occupied
the Menaugh castle, the oldest in Ire
land. Two years ago reverses came
to the house of Menaugh and poverty
stared the family in the face. The
sons sought new homes in Canada,
then In the United States, and finally
located on farms near Grover, becom-
ing American citizens and well-to-do.
Determined not to be outdone by her
brothers and to avail herself of the op-
portunities Of the west, she Joined
them a few days ago and her first
step was to secure land.
"Of course, l want to become full
fledged American citizen and vote. but
Is there not some short cut to natur-
alization?" said Miss Menagh.
Yes, indeed" replied Deputy Clerk
English. You may marry an Ameri-
can husband"
Sure. and I'll think about it," re-
piled the Irish girl.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-10-02

boy packed up his clothes and what
ever he had and walked to the nearest
bridge over q river, where he was
seen for a long time looking over the
parapet Suddenly he jumped into the
stream and was carried away by the
current. Several persons who had
seen him attempted to rescue him. but
they arrived too late. The boy was
drowned and the body was recovered
some hours afterward.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-10-02
ON RATES
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american News ServiceJ
Washington, Oct. The Superior
Commercial club Of Superior. Wis,
filed complaint today with the In.
terstate Commerce Commission pro.
testing against advanced rates on
grain and grain products in Nebras.
ka. North Dakota, Minnesota and
Iowa, over eight railroads operating
In those states. -,.-
A complaint also was received by
the commission today from the Col.
orado Coal Trade-Traffic association,
asking the commission to compel
railroads to establish through rout.
ing and rates on coal between Col.
orado an New Mexico points.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-10-02
CHILDREN SU|C|DED.
Five Youngsters in France End
Their Lives Within Two
Weeks Time.
ONE VERY PITIFUL CASE
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NAmerlcan news SERVICE
Paris, Oct. live children, boys
and girls under age have committed
suicide in France within the last fort
night, and that fact is SO striking that
it has aroused public attention as to
the cause OF Juvenile self-destruction.
One more instance Is now reported
of the suicide Of 2 boy aged Is at a
place near Louabns. The lads faith.
er died few years ago and his moth
er, who had large family, placed
him on farm where he was employ
ed In minding sheep. His employer
was quite satisfied with his work and
treated him kindly, but the lad was
very sensitive to reproach of any
kind One day the farmer scolded
him for slight fault. whereupon the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-10-02
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RUPTURE
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-10-02
An ALPINE TRAGEDY
tAmsr,can News servics.)

Paris, Oct. 1.-Mont Blanc II re-
sponsible for another Alpine tragedy.
Three men. two Of them artists at
Geneva. and third . teacher in st.
Maurice. intended TO climb to the top
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-10-02

The summer outing season win
soon be here. when you viii leave
your silverware. furs. rugs. paint.
ings and bric-a-brac to the burg.
lars Upon your return. II you
find some vaiuables gone. others
destroyed. locks broken. and your
pretty home turned into q place OF
desolation. . draft covering the
loss and damage viii look mighty
good to you. Let DouGAN Z CO.
protect you. Phone 1880.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-10-02

HE Inheritance.
did Merger inherit his money!:
Indirectly. He inherited the ability
to get the best Of others. Life.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-10-02

in of
Il Richmonds retai ss
1851
and watched its growth
Jewehy time the
years growth by large
Jeweky
Mr. Dickinson the
ago. among leading
appropriate Holiday
Festival days this
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-23
A CURE "FOR" ALL.
Not Patent Cureall, Nor Modern
Miracle, but Simply a Rational
Cure for Constipation.

II Is hard to tell Just why SEAV.
ER'S LAXATIVE TONIC TABLETS
have become so popular with most
people, but considering the short time
they have been advertised, the de-
mand for them has been cause for
wonder. They are no different In
appearance from other laxative tab
let's but they really must possess un.
usual merits, for from our own per-
sonal observation we know that they
always do just what Is expected of
them. Their action upon the skin
and complexion is remarkable, for
the principal ingredient in them IL
extract of dandelion and your own
doctor will tell you that dandelion is
one of the greatest skin Alternatives
known to the profession.
If your bowels are inactive, your
skin sallow. your tongue coated and
II you are troubled with pimples or
bilious spells, a 25 cent box of SEAV-
Frs LAXATIVE TONIC TABLETS
will clear up your complexion. tone
up the liver, encourage the action OF
your bowels and make you feel well
again or Schmidt &c Co. will gladly
pay you back your money.
Remember Clover Lear Flour.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-23
A Lecture on Industrial
Education.
1.-THE KING OF THE KIDS"
Judge Brown to Speak at
Epworth.
Each Speaker Is An Authority I'm his
Line and Marion People are Very
Fortunate In Being Privileged 20
Hear Them.

This evening, at the Sawyer Sani-
torium auditorium. George b. Hod-
'ge. educational secretary of the in
ternational Y. M. c. A. will address
a large number of business men, ed
ucators and employers of Marion.
The first part of the lecture will
close with large number of ster-
ioptican views, illustrating the points
which Mr.. Hodge seeks to emphasize
in connection with his topic indus
trial education.
Mr. Hodge is an expert on the
question of industrial education.
His knowledge Is not confined to
this continent. for he has only rec
emily returned from q tour of Eu-
rope. during which he made careful
study of conditions on the eastern
continent. This evening, he will give
his hearers the benefit of his study
and experience and real treat is
in store for all who are Interested in
the subject.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-23
death DOES A
CRUEL THING
Stills the Heart of Miss
Winona Sweeney.
A VICTIM OF APPENDICITIS
Lovable Young Lady Taken
Lovable Young Lady Taken
Very Suddenly.
just as She Was Ripening INTO
Charming Young Womanff.SJd, the
Brow ana Cuts Short q Most
Beautiful Life.

The home of Busby p. Sweeney Of
No. 320 west Church street is shroud.
ed in sorrow today. Winona Busby,
the youngest daughter and one of the
the city died shortly after six o'clock
Demise resulted from an attack OF tu.
berrular appendicitis.
Winona sweeney attended the First
Presbyterian church Sunday evening
and occupied her regular place in the
choir. She was up and about the house
as late as Tuesday noon, The uncon-
auerable fighting spirit which char
acterized the girl, endured TO the last.
Although her health had been failing
for some time, no word of complaint
was ever heard from her lips.
| After Tuesday the condition of the
lafflicted girl, grew rapidly worse. A
consultation was held Thursday morn
ing, Df. j. n. Kinsman, of Column
bus, ana Dr's. A. and Herman Rhu
and Dr. A. NJ, Crane participating
An operation was considered the only
possible means of prolonging life. The
operation took pace ut 2 o'clock
Thursday afternoon.
| The patient apparently recovered
nicely from the operation. She was
conscious up until about 4 o'clock Fri
| day afternoon when the reaction set
pm. All human efforts We're put forth
to restore strength and the physicians
labored at the bedside ali night Fri
day. She gradually sank away. Death
came quietly and peacefully and
those n. the bedside will remember
| er last as lust sleeping.
The surgeons and physicians In con-
sultation say that the operation was
desperate attempt to save the life.
Had the ratient lived through this
operation the physicians believe that
The tufercular germs would have
soon ended all.
Had Miss sweeney lived until August
10th size would have been eighteen
years Of age. She graduated last year
In the Marion high school end was
one of the brightest studeres in the
class. der health nad been gradually
failing for some time and
towards close of her senior year she
forced 20 miss many classes. She was
was forced to miss many classes. She
was vice president of the Delta Theta
sorority a local social organization
made up Of eight girls. She was q
favorite with the younger social sci
Of the city ana possessed a host OF
warm personal friends.
Besidrs the grief stricken parents
q sister, CLIO b., two brothers, Emf
and Kenneth Sweeney, survive.
Wino7a Sweeney was born and had
lived all OF her life in Marion. After
the completion of her high schoo
educat!cn she had intended to attend
college but poor health quieted hel
"mbitiCns She was active in loca
Sunday school and church work ant
Twas much admired by people in every
walk Of life.
The funeral will take place at tn,
home Ut No. 320 west Church street
: Monday afternoon at o'clock, Rev
George NJ. Rourke TO ohiciate. Th,
remains will be inferred in Marior
cemetery.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-23

Judge willis Brown. "The King of
the Kids" who holds the enviable
distinction of being the boys best
and most loved friend, will speak at
Epworth church Sunday evening un-
der the asupices of the local Y M.
G. A. He will explain in detail
his method of dealing with boys in
order to gain their confidence and
love and in this manner placing him
self in position to do them a great
deal of good by lifting them up, CIV
ing Them higher ideals and furnish
ing them employment to their lik-
ing.
Judge Brown Is a personal friend
of Ralph Parlette. the Marion hu-
morist who has won an~enviabIe rem
utation upon the lecture platform
and as n publisher. While in Mar
ion Judge Brown will be the guest
OF Mr.. Parlette who will introduce
his to the audience.
All those who are Interested IN the
welfare and advancement of the
boys OF today who are to be the men
OF tomorrow should not miss the on
portunity to hear Judge Brown, sun
day evening.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-23
Police Unable to Find More
Whiskey.
MRS. MOzIER IS ARRAIGNED
Hearing is Set for Next
Thursday.
Tipped OF That Intoxicants were
Stored In the Barn Captain Bond
and Three Officers Look Into Every
Nook and Corner.

A second search was conducted al
the home of Mrs. Mosier on north
State street last night, when the po-
lice called with a search warrant.
Captain Bond in company with Pa
trolmens Hestetter. Shrock and Stew
ems, visited the home early I'm the
evening The barn at the rear OF
the house, where the liquor was sup
posed to have been stored was
thoroughly searched. No intoXi-
cants were found ana the police re-
turned empty handed.
The authorities had a "tip" that
there was quantity of booze taken
into the Mosier barn and consequent
tly the search.