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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1894-09-29
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PRICE s0cENIS. AL DRUGGISTS -
MUSIC. ART AND LITERATURE

WAGNER has been more written about
than any other composer that ever cx-
isted
POPULAR tales are never put in print
among Mohammedams, as the reading
of romances is forbidden by the Koran.
A SOCIETY of Women Journalists"
has just been formed with an Office
near the Strand, London. A register of
women journalists seeking employment
will be kept there.
IT is related of Liszt that if he acci-
dentally struck wrong note he did
not take the trouble to correct it, but
made it sound all right by slightly
altering the harmony.
CAROLINA BRusE and Agnes Kjell-
berg, two Swedish ladies, have received
honorable mention at the Paris salon
for sculpture. The latter holds the
scholarship of the Swedish academy.
OF Richard Henry Stoddard it is said
that he has read every important book
printed in English for the last forty
years, but he still prizes most highly
the wards of Hawthorne.
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THE WORLD OF LETTERS.

THERE are no servants in the Tolstoi
household. The cou1t cuts his own
firewood, while the countess prepares
their simple meals.
LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL is under
contract with Paris journal to write
four articles for Its columns during his
journey around the world.
THE mother of Bret Harte was a
handsome factory girl. Her husband
educated her, and she became one of
the most cultured women in Detroit.
The rage for lists of the ''most popu-
lar books has struck Norway, and IL
appears that Ibsen's "Peer Gynt''
stands easily first. Among foreign an
thors Charles Dickens seems to occupy
the first place in the affections of the
Norwegian public
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TOLD OVER THE BACK FENCE.

A WOMAN living in Trenton, Mo-, is
described as IAN amorous, athletic am
azon, agile as a catamount and fierce az
tigress."
"A NEBRASKA paper missed publica-
ton one day lately on account of the
editors wife, who did the typesetting,
being away on visit.
To BE beautiful woman must have
sweet looks, sweet speech, sweet smiles,
sweet voice, lovely eyes, a comedy head
and a graceful figure. That Is what
Walter pcsant says
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junior partner Of the law firm of Har-
vey & Courtley."
'Isn't that splendid" said Kate.
clapping her hands.
All rejoiced over his success, for
deserved the honor Just conferred upon
him.
The next day was long one for
Bess, and towards evening Kate ar
ranged her hair in its most becoming
style and she donned blue dress,
Pauls favorite color.
At last half-past seven came and
soon after, a ring at the door. A tail,
manly young man stepped into the
room. His face was smoothly shaven
and his large brown eyes were full Of
fun.
He was given a cordial welcome by
both mother and daughters, and three
hours of friendly converse soon slipped
by and Paul bid them goodnight.
One Friday afternoon, in the latter
part of April. Kate and Helen came
home from school and started into the
sitting room. But the reflection in the
uliiiOT SudhBCo thCH hiuoo. DcSS
was as usual by her window and Paul
was sitting by her side, talking
earnestly but low. And there was
much pathos in Bess' voice as she an
swered.
mo, no, Paul, you need a wife that
can help yon, not one that can only
hinder. Don't say anything more
about it. If ] am ever strong and
well, capable of being a true help
mate, then I'll listen"
In vain Paul pleaded. but Bess was
firm in her resolve. He saw that 1t
was of no use just then, so he stepped
through the open window thinking
that if he lost this case he never would
attempt another.
When he was gone Bess buried her
face in the pillow and Kate and Helen
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SHE WANTED REVENGE.

She Wanted Her Photograph to Use 1t a.
Club Upon Her Friend.
'Got boat?"she brusquely demanded
of a Detroit photographer. as she
walked in the other day
"Yes'm."
''And fish pole?"
"Yes'm."
''And painted screen for a back.
ground?"
"Yes'm."
"Look like Cape May?"
SIT does"
'Can you get a good-looling young
man to sit on the boat with me?"
81 can"
''Then want six photos"
"Yes'm. Do you go to the seashore
this summer"
Nav! Dads busted in business, and
we've got to take cheap board on a
farm. / want the photos just the same,
you know. Want 'em to send to girl
friend who is sick and can't get any
where this summer. She'll think I'm
down there all right"
'Sort of an illusion, eh?"
''Sort o. revenge, rather. We were
down there last season and she stole
my summer young man away. want
to make her believe I've got him back.
Hurry up with the Teller, and tell him
he can sit with one arm around me and
his mustache touching my ear!"-De
troit Free Press.
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blown itself out. Mrs. Barholm and
the girls gathered around the open
fire one evening. The wind was
bowling around the house. Laborers
were hurrying home with head and
shoulders bent against the wind.
WAS there no letter for me this
morning. asked Mrs. Barholm.
'Oh, forgot to tell you that they
changed the time yesterday and he
comes in the evening now" said Kate.
There he is now; hear the click of
the gate," and Helen ran to the door
as she spoke.
The carrier handed her a bundle of
papers and letters, which she dis
triluted.
Well. we'll! well!" said Bess as she
opened her letter. Paul will be home
tomorrow. This letter has been de.
layed q week. He says that arrange
ments have been made for him 70 be
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PuNeENT PARAGRAPHS.

1t is not strange that very few
rnen know themselves intimately. Most
people like to get rid of disagreeable
acquaintance Siftings.
-s'Do you have great deal of trouble
changing servants?" ''No, indeed; the
last only stayed an hour and the one
before didn't even take off her hat"
Mrs. Banks-''Is there any one,
dear, you would like to have me marry
when you die?" Mr. Banks-"No, dar-
ling; l hold no bitter grudgc against
any man living"
An Appropriate Costume
saw rosebud of girl go by awhile
ago on bicycle" Jack-'Did she have
on bloomer costume?"-Detroit Free
Press.
Proud Father Cooking at his first)-
Isn't he SWEET Mother-"Yes, in
deedyis. 'Weetest lily sing as ever
was" Proud Father-"Lools almost
human, doesn't hep"
No Room for Expansion.-He-
Doesn't your soul sometimes yearn to
reach out and encompass the universe?"
Shelves, but have to suppress the
feeling when it comes on; You see we
live in fat. brooklyn Eagle.
How do you like the dressmaker
sent you top "I'm afraid she's not
first class" s.Why?" swell, she al
lowed me to make a suggestion with
out losing her temper."-Demorest's
Monthly.
Uncle Cover-''Mandy, you better
look at them city folks knives" Aunt
Clover--"WhyY' Uncle Clover-''Well.
there must "a bin something wrong
with 'em, fur they every one eat with
their forks"
-Hubby--"Well, guess I'll have
shave" Wifey-"Wait till Willie leaves
the room. 1t is so hard to break him
of bad words when once he gets started
on them."-N. Y. Herald.
"A Lesson in Geography.-Teacher
Ito boy who had to be corrected fire.
quently)E''Can't you tell me where the
Blue Ridge is?'' Boy rubbing his
shoulder)- mo, but 1 can tell you
where the black and blue ridge is" He
is treated more dangerously than ever
Texas Siftings.
Hard On Him.-Mabel-.I suppose
you have heard of Sister Louis mar
riage? She's taken fat up town.
Miss Jellus-"Yes, heard she had a
fat, but l didn't hear where she had
taken him. "-Leslie's Weekly.
His Thrcat.-The brawny police
man crouched in the doorway, glaring
out into the darkened street. Suddenly
the loud blast of tin horn sounded
near at hand. The policeman gave a
mighty bound into the street and
caught two trembling boys by the col
lar. ''Wow!' he Numbered. ''If Oh
knew which wan av yez done it, Oh
Old run yez both in!'-Truth.
injured. Mrs. Churchmouse-"Ah!
here's letter from Cousin Coldplunks,
asking us to spend a week or two at his
place at Newport" Churchmouse-
'.Hang it! That's too bad of Cold
plunlxs!'' Mrs. Churchmouse-''Why,
thought you'd be pleased to go!"
Churchmouse-"Well Coldplunks told
me last fall he intended to buy steam
yacht and spend the summer on the
Mediterranean. I'm tired of Newport"
-D1ol-
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FLOORED THE LAWYER.
The Legal Gentleman Was Not Posted on
Logarithms.

The Legal Gentleman Was Not Posted on
Logarithms.
An expert engineer in New England
city rendered bill to corporation
who had employed him to write
technical report. The amount of the
fee was large, the corporation refused
TO pay it, and the claim was carried
into court. During the trial the coun-
sci for the corporation sought to be-
little the experts work, raising ques-
tions as to his experience, and, in fact,
to prove that his labor would have
been amply rewarded with few dol
lars day.
elbow did you reach this result?"
asked the lawyer, referring to n certain
calculation which had involved the use
of logarithtns
81 consulted Napier's table, and'-
but he got no further.
sYou consulted Napier's table, did
your
"Yes."
"Do yon mean to tell this court that
you, an expert, had to resort to pub
lished table? Did you prove the figures
of that table?'
''No, but they have been proved.
every scientific man."
"Why do you not work out your own
table of logarithms? Is it not because
you are unable to do SOP"
''It is not. l am perfectly capable of
preparing such a table, but it would
have taken too long time to do so,
and SO consulted the standards.
'Tn order to prove your calculation
as well as your capabilities in this mat
ter" continued the suspicious lawyer,
81 will now ask you to prepare table
of logarithms.
"Here and now?" inquired the plain
tiff. 81 fear it will consume too much
of the courts time"
This seemed to confirm the lawyers
doubts, and so he insisted the more
upon having complete table of log
arithms prepared. The plaintiff smiled
maliciously, took paper and pencil and
began his work In about FIVE minutes
the lawyer asked him if he had finished.
The plaintiff shook his head and con-
tinued at work. Ten minutes passed
by and again the question was put:
"How nearly finished are you?"
s'Very far from finished" remarked
the plaintiff.
swell, may ask how long it will
take you to prepare table such as
Napier's? You seem to be very slow
about it."
The expert hesitated little and then
replied: II estimate that, working
alone, might be aole to complete it in
about fifteen years, working day and
night. 1t took Napier and five assist
ants seven years TO prepare his table,
but am less familiar with the calcula
ton than he was. and, as you say, work
slow. Still in fifteen years 1 think ]
can complete it.
1t is unnecessary to say that the law
yer was not little taken aback by the
answer, which enlightened him tIiAe
on the subject. He withdrew the ques'
tons and eventually the expert won
bis cass.-~N. y. Hsrsld-
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rushed away as they heard smothered
sob.
"Kate, we're too selfish to live," said
Helen.
Were blind idiots" calculated Kate.
"What shall we do to make up for
it?' asked Helen.
"Ill tell you what let's do" said
Kate.
Well send her to the seashore this
summer with that money. What do
you say?"
That's just the thing" said Helen.
They went out into the garden and
described the scene to Mrs. Barholm,
who was surprised, and yet she had
fea red it all the time. It's needless to
say that she appreciated their gener-
Gus impulse and said that Mrs. Henrie
was going the first of June and would
gladly take Bess in her care.
And so they planned it all out before
they told Bess, and when they did, she
fatty refused.
But the arrangements are all made
and you must CO." said Helen. exult-
ingly.
"Oh, girls, this is too much; what
made you do it," cried Bess.
"Well tell you if you will forgive us
and accept this proposition" said Kate.
"Well, last Friday, we stood out there
in the hall and heard you and Paul
talking, and at last we saw ourselves
in a new light and want now to show
you that we are not all selfishness.
VIII you forgive the listening and ac-
cept this proposal?"
Bess readily forgave them and after
some hesitation agreed to go. She was
delighted at the thought of having
Mrs. Hernie for companion.
The month of May passed quickly.
The anticipation of the trip frightened
Bess' pale face, for she was going to
get well for Pauls sake, and she be-
gan before hand.
June came at last and ''little sister
started off looking better than ever be-
fore.
wait for letter to know how she got
along. One came in two days, how
ever, saying that she stood the trip
much better than she had expected.
And so the days passed into weeks.
Mrs. Henrie wrote most encouraging.
ly, saying that their little girl was
really growing strong, could now take
quite long walks, and, if all went
well, could soon go bathing.
Paul went down once to see her and
ca me back with such a glowing ac-
count that they all knelt around her
chair and thanked God for this bless
ing.
One morning In September the train
stopped at -, and Mrs. Henrie and
Bess stepped out on the platform.
There was no one to meet them except
had sent him word and he brought
Dainty" and "Dimple," the best he
had. The ladies came from the dress
ing room of the depot dressed in dark
blue riding habits. Bess wore jaunty
cap, and but few would have recog-
nized the thin, pale girl of three
months before, as she rode towards
home at brisk canter.
The establishment of her mother and
sisters can scarcely be imagined.
You see," said Mrs. Henrie gaily,
1--WE brought you new daughter"
She certainly had, for Bess ran up
the steps and embraced them all again
and again, and repeatedly thanked
her sisters for her restored health.
Bess and Paul were married on
Christmas eve, 1893, and now live
few blocks from her mother. Their
gratitude is unbounded and Kate and
Helen will never regret the invest.
ment they made.--Jaae Bay, In Rams
Horn.
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a PEEP BEHIND THE CURTAIN.

Let's peep behind the curtains,
When evening lamps are lit,
And play the spy in happy homes
Just for little bit:
Perhaps well be astonished
At what we see at night,
Discover how some great men act
When out OF public sight.
Who Is this very portly man,
Crouched down behind chair?
Why. that's grave and learned judge
Pretending he's bear;
He has unbent his dignity
For his grandchildren two,
Who play grandpa is in cage,
And they are at the Zoo"
And. as we go the merry rounds,
Another peep indoors
Reveals weii-known editor
A-crawling on 'all-fours,''
While on his back a laughing boy
Sits CALAMITY astrlde.
For papa makes famous horse
Around the park to ride.
Here, In this room, a man OF trade,
In business hours though gruff,
With handkerchief tied DER his eyes,
On tiptoe light two fairy girls
And one small. giggling boy
Are lodging fathers outstretched arms
In ecstasies Of Joy.
But not alone in great mems homes,
Meath humble roofs as well,
In peeping here and there we find
A riotous pell-nell;
For papa, after supper's DER,
Though tired in Drawn and brain,
Yields to his youngsters and becomes
A romping boy again.
All happy men, whose hearts keep young
Thrice happy children they
Whose fathers will at eventide
Join in their childish play:
And though he may be rich in store,
And high In his estate,
Who has no youthful sympathies
Is never truly great.
p, G. Fossett, In Golden Days.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-09-29

he had received sufficient training him the BREADTH
depth and finish requisite undertake the
tic Interpretation himself But
vatve He did not attempt everything
produce all the great plays known tragic stage single
unseasoned stars do He mastered
time making Of before another
began in 1885 the Gladiator That itself large
undertaking. of the giants the stage having illuminated
the role with their genius But though there
in his Interpretation he compelled the critics acknowledge that
he ve and intelligent and that he had the Of
moving his audiences Having mastered this he next took
Vrgnus Here he encountered greater prejudice
Vigniu had Of
Mccullough and Mr. Downing made changes the inter
probation the artist and made the points by different and
original methods But the end settled that though he de-
parted from the traditions his Vgns forcefu and admir-
able ngomar added to his repeory his work
with Mary Anderson Mex. he turned his attention Shake
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-09-29
THE COURIER

antony and playing them alternately with credit Damon
Pyhias object study
derstand John Banim which peculiar interest for
him because OF his the welfare Of the Knights
Pythas he deeply into the study history The Gladiator
will be produced at the Lansing, Monday evening.
-
They're Off See how they dash away What pretty sight!
How lovely Viola Arthur looks mounted upon Missouri Girl Such
the expressions that greet the racing THE Derby
Winner Alfred H. Spnk celebrated racing drama, which will
have its presentation at the Lansing Thursday Oct 4h The
Derby Winner genuine type Of the racing drama 1t dis
tnctivey alone in its class The play triumph its
pretty aud attractive reproduction Of life the turf and the
situations that introduced depict that life in all phases
from grand stand patronage the the stables both
strong and unique The narrative penddy told Alfred H.
SPHINX the talented author turf writer practical track
and turf devoe tn be congratulated having evolved
that full of human interest and strong its splendid
1t has the element originality moulded novelty
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1894-09-29

Georgia Cayvan will star a she two offers
made to star to Daniel Fohman about
them. Mr.. Fohman then offered himself He
written to that effect shall continue leading
the Lyceum Stock throughout this That
shall not star until next fall at the earliest My association with
the yceum Stock Company has been and
has been pleasant the audiences that
plays which the Lyceum small hold
Within the last there have number Of
pieces produced there that contained parts which
not adapted"
Mrs. Henry Vandenhof who playing the part Of Martha in
Faust with the John Griffith Company careful and sterling
actress who the honor OF the traditional she bears
She has been this number
always been commended This the first she has undertaken
the gives udcious
praisworthy performance Martha.
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ltsci VIII certainly DC TeIreSnlng as IL
is dramatically unfolded on the Ian
sing theatre stage next week. The
stage pictures are bright and taking
and do not fail to arouse enthusiastic
demonstrations In short, The Derby
Winner is go from start to finish.
and is full OF that life, animation,
picturesqueness and exciting episodes
that are so near and dear to the
hearts OF the turf. The company is
exceptionally strong in its entirety.
Fifty people are in the cast. Such
well-knOwD artists as Frank Dayton
the hero Of the play, who was former
ly with the Frohmans; Josephine
Morse, one OF the best emotional &C
tresses on the stage; Miss Jessie
Hatcher, charming in her character
ization OF the gay widow; Max Miller,
the famous German comedian, as the
Grand Army OF the Rebublic mem
Der; Arthur Dunn, who stands ace
high in popular estimation and less
than five feet actual measurement
and Frank Ormonde as the william.
All have parts that are especially fit
ted for them. Arthur Dunn was
never as funny in any part he has
essayed in Henderson's Extravaganza
company, or where he has ever ap-
peared, as in the part OF Tommy
Bell in The Derby Winner
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work, well directed effort, and the ma,
formances. His art, his reputation
steadily and together, keeping even
Downing's entire stage career shows
common sense. He began in the b
company. When his taste for the hist
cured the position OF call boy in John
T. Ford's Washington Theatre. He
was clever apprentice, and did not
remain call boy long. He was soon
playing small parts, then some impor-
tant ones, and finally became leading
man Of the company. He made tour
Of the South in the support Of John
Mccullough, and again of Edwin
Booth. His intelligent readings at
tracted the attention of the latter
great artist and lovely character, and
Booth asked for the loan Of the rising
young actor during his engagement
in New York. That was the beginning
OF Mr.. Downing's success, for it drew
to him the eyes Of the leaders OF the
profession, as well as OF the public.
1t was also the beginning of friend
ship between him and Mr.. Booth that
continued until the latter's death.
Mr.. Downing was next found in the
support of Mary Anderson, playing
Ingomar acceptably to her Parthen-
ia, Romeo to her Juliet, and Master
Walter to her Julia. Then he played
opposite parts to Joseph Jefferson in
comedy. Next he had experience in
the better class Of melodrama. 1t was
a pretty broad foundation which he
had laid by this time, stock company.
tragedy. romantic drama, comedy and
melodrama and he believed then that
The herald., 1894-05-06
MIDwINTER FAIR.
Santa Barbara Day Postponed TIL tn
ISth Inst.

Santa Barbara Day Postponed TIL the
1Sth Inst.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 5.-Santa Bar.
bara day at the midwinter fair has been
changed. 1t was to have been next
Saturday, but has besn set for May 18th.
The change was made to allow time for
arranging the flower carnival, which
will be held on that day. IL was defin-
italy decided by the executive commit
tee to have the carnival ON that date.
A committee of gentlemen called on the
executive committee and offered to
guarantee the success OF the carnival.
They outlined their plans which were
concurred in by the tair MANAGEMENT,
and there is now no doubt that the car
nival will be held here and thst it will
be great success. The executive COM
mittee has decided to put $4,000 into
prizes, and it is expected that the com-
petition will be keen. Santa Barbara
people will lend their active support.
They will send up the psrsphernalia
used at the carnival. and will also do
nate $4,000 roses. 1t is probable that
much more in the came line will be done
by the southern city. A great deal of
interest has already been takea in the
movement by the local nurseryEaen and
others, and there will be no lack OF par
ticipants
The herald., 1894-05-06
TRIED TO ESCAPE.
Murderer Frsdericks Made a Desperate
Brohk for L berty.

Murderer Frsdericks Made a Desperate
Brohk for L berty.
SAN Francisco, May 5.-Willism
Fredsricks, under conviction for the
murder of Cashier Herrick, made dee.
perato and nearly successful attempt to
escape from the prison at the new city
hall at an early hour this morning.
Fredericks in some way managed to get
out his Of cell into the corridor and sprang
upon Corparal Parrot from y dark re
cess, dealing him heavy blow on the
head with a gas pipe wrapped in a
blanket. A terrible struggle ensued,
Fredericks endeavoring to knock Par
rott down and secure possession OF his
keys. He finally succeeded, and, rush
ing to the outer door, endeavored to
open it. Parrott rushed upon him again
and the conflict was renewed. Sergeant
Shields heard the noise and went to
Parrott's assistance. Fredericks tried
TO kill both men with the gas pipe.
Shields drew a pistol and fred, but
missed. Fredericks then weakened and
gave up. All the men we're much ex'
hausted. The prison officials do not un'
derstand how Fredericks got out OF his
cell, for it was still locked and dummy
was placed in the bed to avert suspicion