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The Sauk Centre herald., 1910-08-11
Theater as a Sanctuary.

Of sanctuaries for the eighteenth
century debtor the value OF the patent
theater must not be overlooked. So
long as the actor was in the bounds
of the playhouse he was safe There
was John Palmer, for instance, who
lived in his dressing-room at Drury
Lane. London, for months. But en-
gagements-even at Drury Lane
come to an end, and at length Palmer
was required at the Haymarket The
Journey was a dangerous one. Ne.
cessity. however, always fosters in.
yention. They packed him in cab.
met, put the cabinet in a cart, and
called him scenery"
The Sauk Centre herald., 1910-08-11
The Sunset |
Bv FRANCOIS COPPEE
Copyright, by Short sores 60. Ltd)

That afternoon late in october had
been magnificent and the peaceable
lounser had spent the whole OF it in
book hunting He had examined the
book stalls. beginning at the breast
work of ST. Michael's quay, not in the
hope Of finding a rare Aldus or
priceless Elzevir-it is now too late
for ore TO pick up lie Patissier Fran
co.'s" on twO-soUS counter-5ut mere
~ in order 10 enjoy FOR longer time
the beautiful walk along the banks OF
the Seine and to beguile his thoughts
with the last smile CT the fine season.
The lovely day. A clear sky, warm
sun, and. now and then the sudden
caress Of cool, light breeze. About
halfway on his course, in front OF the
Hotel des Monnaies. the bOok-hunter
had found and bought for the modest
sum Of two francs, a cCry, somewhat
damaged but still very presentable, OF
Aloysius Bertrand's "Gaspard de la
Mutt" which filed the most important
gap in his collection of the TOmant1-
cists Then, tender.y squeezing his
new-found treasure under his arm, he
had continued his inspection 50 far as
Pont-Royal, where he arrived 1T about
five o'clock He was a little weary;
the round tables set OFT in front of
the Cafe d'Orsay invited him To rest.
So he seated himself and ordered
glass of beer
Then he looked about him: the hour
was exquisite. Below, 10 the left. the
sun was setting majesticaljy in the
pale blue SKY, which t:enb.Ga beneath
his rays, and he threw his golden fare
well to the fair Partisan landscape.
The group Of piane-trees, TIE branches
of which mingled with the yards of
the frigate. the slender TO2la.s which
shaded the Vigier baths. and, farther
off, the tufted chcG lnUt-trees on the
terrace by the wafer, ali had just be-
gun TO glow under the sunsets long
The Sauk Centre herald., 1910-08-11
The Hinhest Telephone.

The highest telephone in the world
is said to be on Monte Rosa. The line
attains height of about 1875 yards
above the sea level. 1t passes over
Mount Olen, thence to Giufetti. and on
to the observatory of Monte Rosa.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
Time to Think Over suicide.

He took paris green to commit sui.
eide. Too big a dose to kill him. Emf
nent specialist happened to be called
In. and started to Ak him up. mo
use," said paris green performer. 'T'n
do 1t anyhow after you have done with
me-" Doctor got mad. 'lf that's the
way you feel about it, you fool" he
said, IN not waste my time on you"
Paris green performer much aston.
ished and grieved. WELL" he sale,
give me "a hours to think 1t over"
Doctor gave him "a hours and went
away. AT tho end of the time paris
green performer telephoned: i've
thought 1t over and want to get we'll:
come and see me- some more"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
MIX THIS FOR RHEUMATISM
Easily Prepared and inexpensive and
Really Does the Work, Says
Noted Authority.

Thousands of men and women who
have felt the sting and torture Of that
dread disease, Rheumatism, which is
no respecter of age, persons, sex,
color or rank, will be interested TO
know that it. is one of the easiest af-
fictions Of the human body to con-
quer Medical science has proven 1t
not a distinct disease In itself, but a
symptom caused by inactive kidneys.
Rheumatism is uric acid in the blood
and other waste products of the sys-
tenn which should be filtered and
strained out in the form of urine. The
function of the kidneys Is to sift these
poisons and acids out and keep the
blood clean and pure. The kidneys
however, are of sponge-like substance,
the holes or pores Of which will some
times, either from overwork, cold or
exposure become elogged, and falling
in their function of eliminating these
poisons from the blood, they remain
III the veins, decompose and settling
about the joints and muscles, cause
the untold suffering and pain OF rheu-
matism and backache, often producing
complications Of bladder and urinary
disease, and general weakness.
The following simple prescription Is
said to relieve the worst cases Of
rheumatism because Of its direct ac-
ton upon the blood and kidneys. re-
lieving. too, the most severe forms OF
bladder and urinary troubles: Fluid
Extract Dandelion, one-half ounce;
Compound Kargon. one ounce; Com
pound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces. Mix by shaking wen in bot
tie and take in teaspoonful doses after
each meal and at bedtime. The in
gradients can be had from any pre-
scription pharmacy. and are absolutely
harmless and safe to use at any time.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
Saw Only Physical Idea

One of his friends once asked Mr.
Darwin's gardener about his masters
health, and how he had been lately.
Oil" he said. my poor master has
been very sadly often wish he
had something to do. He moons about
In the garden, and l have seen him
stand doing nothing before flower
for ten minutes at time. II he only
had something to do really believe
he would be better"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
A lvnIx Campaign.

In a small New Jersey town the
local political campaign was being
fought to a bitter end One OF the
political leaders met a prominent
merchant Of the town and they be
gan TO discuss the situation.
How is the campaign coming along
down in your ward?" asked the mer-
chant
Very exciting" said the politician.
Next week we are going TO have a
Joint debate in the town I'LL between
a photograph and a graphophone. -
Iippincott's.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
The Way Out.

You say you are tired OF your
wife's domineering ways?"
Il am! And ! am going in there
and establish my position as the head
Of the house right now.
Good boyi"
~Er-win you stand here and see
that this door doesn't get closed while
I am in there?"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
How II Happened.

He was limping down the street
with one arm in sling and both eyes
in mourning.
What's the matter," queried a
friend. Automobile accidentg"
NO" replied the other. sadly. Il
met q man who couldn't take a joke
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
Why She Resigned.

Mrs. Dix-Aren't you the secretary
of the Busy Bee literary society,"
Mrs. Hix-I was-but / resigned q
few weeks ago.
Mrs. Dix--Why did you do that?
Mrs. Hix-well. you see 1t kept me
so busy taking down the minutes that
| had no time TO listen to the gossip.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
Was All Rioht.

Howard-Did you telephone Mrs.
Howard that / would be detained at
the office until midnight?
Office Boy-Yes, sir.
'And what did she say?"
Said she didn't blame you-she had
made an engagement to go to the the
alter tonight herself. Smart Set.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
In PernIexitu

Michael Dolan. an is it yourself?"
Yes; sure it is"
We'll, we know thot bletherln' spal-
peen, Wildly Castigan's second hus-
band2"
THAT ] do"
"He bet me a bob to a pint
couldn't swally an egg without break
in the shell ov it,"
AN we did it?"
81 did
"Then phwat's ailin' yer"
IT'S doom there" laying his hand
on the lower part of his waistcoat. IF
jump about I'll break it and cut me
stomach wild the shell, an II / kape
quiet it'll hatch and I'll have Shang-
hal rooster scratchin' me inside"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
None in Stock.

A well-dressed woman paused in
front of the chestnut vendors stand.
Are they wormy?" she asked.
NO, ma'am," he answered blandly.
Did you want them with worms?"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
caus,Ic Critic.

Gunner-who Is that playing the pl-
ano?
Guyer-Miss De Shrieker. You know
they say music is the food OF love
Gunner-H'm! II that is the case
the pure food law inspectors should
make visit
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
mal-pe-mer.

Gunner-Yes, that man trembles
when he thinks Of the possibility OF
regular air liners crossing the ocean
Guyer-Head OF some steamship
company, Ell?
Gunner-No. manufacturer of sea
sick remedies
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
The sleep Chaser.

LanGlord-Here, now, you needn't
be afraid you will oversleep. And If
the alarm clock should by any chance
fail to awaken you, just give the lit
tie hammer a poke with your finger.
then she'll 90 off.-Heitere Welt.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
Ruljno Passion.

Kate-Maud is dreadfully particular
about her appearance.
Ethel-Indeed. she is. Why. heap
coaLs of fire on her head and she'll
want to know If they are on straight
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
DISQUALIFIED.

Her-My brother won first prize in
that amateur guessing contest. but
they ruled him out as professional.
Him-A professional?
Her-Yes. He's employed In the
government bureau. you know.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
None in Stock

A well-dressed woman paused in
front of the chestnut vendors stand.
Are they wormy?" she asked
mo, ma'am," he answered blandly.
did you want them with worms2'
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
Possibly.

Gotham-They say that the wireless
business is still in it's infancy.
FIatbush-And do you suppose
some day well have barbed wireless
fences 7-Yonkers Statesman.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13

"A grand opera prima donna ought
m be able to live very economically I"
-Why ought she?"
Doesn't sic get everything for .
song?"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
Good Scheme

"Out at my uncle's the people go
to bed with the chickens"
We'll. at the price chickens sell at
now they are certainly worth watch
ing"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
An Easy Marx

Il wish you would come around TO
my house to a poker party tonight
But | know absolutely nothing
about the game"
'Oh, then you must comet"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
Annronria,e Decoration.

You remember the famous ice pal
ace built for one of the Russian en-
presses?"
Yes. What of it,"
Il wonder if the principal decoration
of its rooms was not a frieze?"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
Fortunate.

1t is said" remarked the moralizer.
that a fool is born every minute"
And I'm glad of it." rejoined the de-
moralizer. What sorry old world
this would be If there was nothing but
wisdom on tap"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13

That union seems to go like clock
work
'T thought It rather disorganized
In what respecty''
TT is regularly striking"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
Change of Ideals.

Funny, isn't it"
what is?"
In the days of chivalry, men were
tickled to death If they got lady's
glove. and now they are all broken w
If she gives them the mitten."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
Important.

Judge-Now, madam, remember as
a witness you must tell the whole
truth and nothing but the truth.
Witness-Well. judge, do you mean
before you swear me or afterward p
Yonkers Statesman.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
e. It ne

at is better to have the good win
than the i'll viii Of a man"
Yes. but it is better to have the
i'll will of some men than to have to
laugh at their funny storieR"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13

Thousands of country people know that
in time of suoGen mishap or accident
Hamlins Wizard OIL is the best substi-
tute for the family doctor That is why
It Is SO often found upon the shelf.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13

Misunderstanding interests some
times buy what they don't want. to
avert q panic.
Bocker-As buy my wife q dress
-Harper's Bazaar.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13

Mrs. De Style-we came over with
William the Conqueror.
Mrs Positiye-So did lot of other
tramps.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
To Put II MildIv

They say he has a swelled head"
Il must admit that he seems to APP
preciate himself very much"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13

One Thing That VIII Live Forever,
PETTITS EYE SALVE, first box sold in
1907, 100 years ago, sales increase yearly.
AL druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo. NY.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13

The coldblooded are hotheaded
when you hit their pride.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
The tIsual wav.

What is that reformed criminal
doing now?"
His benefactors. I fear
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13

Mrs. WinsIow-s Soothing Syrup.
Forcnildren teethIng, softens the gums reducesi
nammaron.allays pain. cures wind collie 2Sc bo tile
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
The way TO Find Him.

few months with her people at
Strong's Corners" said the meek lit
tie man, land l want you to mail your
paper to me"
YES" said the clerk, whats your
name?"
you'd better address it: Mary
Strong's Husband, Strong's Corners. :"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13

True men and women are all physi-
clans to make us well.-C. A. Bartol.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13
Bureau of Labor.

.sThe commissioner of labor has been
actively engaged in composing the diff
ferences between employers and en-
ployees engaged in interstate trans
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-13

THE next subject, and one most I'M
portant for your consideration, is the
disposition of the coal lands in the
United States and Alaska, At the be-
Saint Mary's beacon., 1910-02-24

Train leaves Meehanisville at 1880.
p. L., arriving at Brandywine ct 2.8O,
IN. Pope's Cfeek Line ieaves Brandy.
wine at 3:O2. PM. Arrive In Washing.
ton at4. 20 and Baltimore at 4. AZ, p. N.
Trains connecting with the Pope's Creek
Line at Bowie leave Washington aad
Belttmep et 7.80, 4. II, No Sunday
trains 20 or from Meehanicsvflle.
Msil Stage leaves Leonardtown every
day, except Sunday. Tor keehaniesville
at 7.SO, A. NJ; leaves Meehaniesville for
Leonandtown az coon a mail is sorted,
nc net later than 1<P. N.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1910-02-24

In the Ex-Libris Journal an
amusing anecdote is given of a man
anxious for q coat OF arms and for
tunate in finding one. A second
hand BOOKSELLER bought at a country
sale some 300 volumes OF handsome
but unstable old sermons, books on
theology and the like.
He placed q number OF these out.
side bis shop. Soon afterward a
we'll dressed man entered and said
Have you any more OF this kind OF
books with this shield on them ?'
pointing to the bookplate attached ,
which bore the arms and name of a
good old country family.
That box. sir, is full OF books
from the same house. answered the
bookseller.
What do you ask for them ?" in
quired the man. I'm going back
TO Chicago. and ] want 10 take some
books, aud these will just fit me,
name and all. Just you sort out all
that have that shield and name, but
don't you send any without that
nameplate. for that's my name too.
/ reckon this old fellow with the
dsRgers and ROSTERS might have
been related TO me someway."
Saint Mary's beacon., 1910-02-24

In California the woodpecksr
stores acorns away, although he
never eats them. He bores several
holes. differing slightly In size, 40
the fall Of the year. invariably In O
pine tree. Then he finds an acorn
which be adjusts to one OF the holes
prepared for it's reception.
But he does not eat the acorn. for
as rule he Is not @ vegetarian.
His object 10 storing away the
acorns exhibits foresight and q
knowledge Of results more akin to
reason than to instinct. The sue
ceeding winter the acorns remain
intact, but becoming saturated are
predisposed TO decay when they are
attacked by maggots, which seem 20
delight in this special food.
1t is then that the woodpecker
reaps the harvest his wisdom has
provided, at time when, the ground
being covered with snow, he would
experience difficulty other wise In
obtaining suitable or palatable food.
Cleveland Leader.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1910-02-24
a Great World.

This is great world and this is
what Sam Jones thought OF il:
There may be larger worlds and
Rrander and better worlds than this;
but this is a great world. Its
mountains are Gods thoughts
piled up; it's prairies God s thoughts
spread out; its rivers God s thoughts
in motion; its flowers God s thoughts
in bloom; its harvests God s thoughts
in bread; its dew drops God s
thoughts in pearl, and whenever We
look about US, every object smiles
back upon US and says i am but
the gift Of the gracious Father TO
His hayward children. - Nebraska
City News.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1910-02-24

Lemonade--thst is, real lemonade
made from lenons-is one of the best
and safest drink procurable. Taken
hot when going to bed, it is q spleu-
did cure for coughs and colds. Il
Is excellent also in fever. Even the
lemon pulp is useful. and when
crushed and mixed with water and
sugar makes palatable drink. Ex
ternally the lemon may be used for
cleansing the hands and nails, for il
not only softens and whitens them.
but prevents chilblains. Lemon
isice Is beneficial to the gums. and
ifruboed on will keep them in healthy y
condition. These are but some oil
the uses Of the lemon among many;
the wise housewife will always keen
lemous in the house ready for any
emergency.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1910-02-24

Baby was very fond Of riding from
the front gate around TO the barn
each evening as Papa came home
from his work. She would sit in the
buggy while Papa unhitched "old
Charley" and rolled the buggy into
the shed. One night as Charley
started into the barn. his harness
slipped from his back. ''Oa, Papa,
Papa, come kick quick cried Baby
in alarm. "Old Charley is losing
his 'spenders OIL"
Saint Mary's beacon., 1910-02-24
An Accident Describes.

A witness in q railroad case, ask
ed TO tell in his own way how the
accident happened, said:
We'll, Ole and I was walking
down the track, and heard q whis-
tie, and got of the track, and the
train went by, and | got back on the
track. and | didn't see Ole; but I
walked along, and pretty soon
seen Ole's hat. and | walked on,
and seen one OF Ole's legs. and then
seen one Of Ole's arms, and then
another leg, and then over one side
Ole's head, and says, My Godl
Something muster happen to Olei"-
Toronto Saturday Night.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1910-02-24
Revised the Bill.

A young solicitor gotta verdic. for
client OF considerable riches. bat
litsle beauty. Shortly aftsrward.
lie due course OF business, he sent
her o somewhat formidable account.
On the following day his client cal.
led on Sim and asked him IL he had
been serious in his proposal.
PROPOSAL But have NOT pro-
posed" replied the solicitor, some
what sghast.
What" replied the fair client
calmly. "You have asked for my
fortunel should have supposed
that you would st least have had the
politeuess to take me along with IL"
The next day she received re-
vised account a. follows:
Miss B.. debtor 10 Mr.. @. for
legal business performed"
Then In place OF q 9. d." was
Total amount, Miss B."-London
Telegraph.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1910-02-24

An eastern editor deeply deplores
the recent transfer of 100. 600 acres
Of land in Texas for 100, 600 gallons
OF whiskey-one gallon per acre
He writes, after stating tba. land
has q peculiar importance and dipn-
ity: whisky. though 1t hath
charms from some point OF view, is
highly Objectionable from others,
aud. @ Q balance for land in a big
trade. nothing could be less CON-
pstible with the essential proprie-
ties The man who sells land for
whisky makes 9 terribly bad bar
gain, no matter how much whisky
he gets. He could do so much good
with the Une and can hardly helm
doing so much harm with the other
that the transaction, for q sensitive
observer. has an almost criminal
air."
Saint Mary's beacon., 1910-02-24

WAsHIsGToN, D. c.. Feb. II, 1910.
The Official definitions OF the terms
dwelling house" aud family" 4"
with reference to the population
schedule to be carried by the emu
merstors in the Thirteenth United
States Census. beginning April 18Th
next. are explained in the Census
Bureaus lengthy printed instruc-
tions to the canvassers. Itis point
ed out that the answers should re-
late only TO conditions existing on
April 18th. the Census Day."
The words dwelling house" and
family" are, for census purposes.
given q much wider application
than they have In ordinary speech.
"A dwelling" IL defined as a
place 10 which, at the time OF the
census, one or more persons regular
ly sleep II need not be house in
the common meaning OF the word,
but may be. for example. q room in
q factory, store. or Office building. a
loft over q stable, q canal boat, a
tent, or q wigwam. The term also
includes hotel. boarding or lodg
ing house. q tenement or apartment
house. an institution or Sch ool build
ing. II persons regularly sleep there,
as we'll as the ordinary dwelling
house.
A family" az a census term,
may mean q group OF individuals
who occupy jointly q d dwelling place
or part OF dwelling place. or an in
dividual living alone in any place OF
abode. All the occupants and em.
ployees OF hotel. IL they regularly
sleep there. make up single fani-
ly because they occupy one we ling
place, and persons living alone in
cabins, huts. or tents; persons oc.
cupying q room or rooms in public
buildings. stores. warehouses, fac
tories. or stables; and persons sleep
ing on river boats, canal boats,
etc If they have no other usual
place OF abode. are regarded as
families
The enumerators are required to
enter on the schedule the name OF
every person whose usual place OF
abode on April 15. 1910. was with
the family or in the dwelling place
for which the enumeration is being
made. The head OF the family is to
be entered first; then the wife; next
the children, whether sons or daugh-
ters, in the order OF their ages; and
lastly. all other persons living with
the family, whether relatives. board
ers, lodgers, or servants. The head
OF the family. whether husband or
father, widow or unmarried person
OF either sex. is to be designated by
the word head. and the other
members OF family as wife, father,
mother, son. daughter. grandson,
daughter in Law. uncle, aunt, niece,
boarder. lodger, servant, etc ac-
to the particular relation
ship which the person bears 10 the
head OF the family.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1910-02-24
Sure Of His Wherea bouts.

"A young man fell into q state OF
coma. but recovered before his
friends had buried him. One OF
them asked what it felt like 70
be dead.
Dead" be exclaimed. II wasnt
dead. And ] knew | wasn't, be.
cause my feet were cold and | was
hungry.
But how did that make you
sureT"
well, | knew that IL | we're In
heaven ! shouldn't be hungry, and
il | was in the other place my feet
wouldn I be cold. .'-Cleveland Lead.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1910-02-24

sU- Desiring to increase It's use
fulness. the directors OF Mercy Hos
pital, Baltimore, have undertaken
the building OF an addition that has
long been demanded This section
will be Eve stories In height and
will contain several wards, many
private rooms, new chapel and the
heating equipment The cost is es-
timated at 5000. 600. The Mercy
Hospital" says the Baltimore Sxa,
is an institution that stands high
among Baltimore's s agencies for good
and to which the people owe Q debt
OF gratitude.