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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28
Didn't Know Thnt Trick.

"Thats a VERY knowing animal OF
yours" said a young coclnoy to the
keeper of am elephant.
every" was thc cool rcioindcr
"IIc performs strange tricks and han
tics, docs hcf' inquired the cocllncy,
cying the animal critically.
"Surprisiu'" wtortcd the keeper.
"Wc'vc learned him to put money in
that box you see mp there. Try him
with half a crown"
The cockucy handed the elephant
half Il crown and, sure enough he
took II I'm his trunk ANA placed it in a
box high mp ont OF reach.
"Woll, that Is very hcNtraordinary-
hastonishiug, truly said the green
one, opening his eyes "Now, lets see
him take it out and hand il back"
1--WE never learned him that trick"
rctortcd the Keeper, walking away
Glasgow Times
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

ini'h. The car. which was placed at The
lisposal Of the club by the courtesy OF
he officials Of the Providence and Daniel.
on Railway Co, recently arrived here
md Ia known as an observation parlor
ar. The floor 10 richly carpeted and
arge, comfortable wicker chairs are used
IN place OF the regulation seats. Draper.
es ndorn the windows and everything Is
pack. span and up.to.date. Vice Presi.
lent ID. +. Sherman, one of tho most
genial of railway officials accompanied
he party In the capacity of host. The
car was in charge Of the Rhode Island
Cos. employees as far as the Johnston
line, when conductor Frank Waterman
and motorman Edward Moore came on TOR
the long run TO East Killingly Conn.
where the rails Of the Worcester and
Eastern Connecticut Railway Co begin.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28
Curious Irish Marriage custom

4 curious old marriage CUSTOM call
cd locally 'thc settling" sem survives
In County Donegal Ireland, and in the
Scotch districts of Niutyrc and Cowal.
After the marriage has been publicly
announced the friends Of the couple
meet at the house of the brides par
euts TO fix suitable date for The mar
riagc. \ bottle of whisky is opened.
and rs each guest drinks Co thoir hap
pncss hc names q duto. Whom each
guest has named date am average is
struck and settling Is complete.
Neither the bride nor bridegroom ever
thinks OF protesting against the date
so CuriouSly chosen.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

Ediio' Burses, oi the Moossr Jouinsl.
~ O'Clock the car vat en- route tor
WildwoOd Park. one e the preitiest
pleasure ground In the state. Arriving
there tie party was met by a delegation
Of he Ouinhebsug County Club and es.
eorted 10 'he handsome club house iha
stands on the borders OF Alexander Lake.
Here light rtfreshments were served and
the pipe OF peace In the shape ol~srsgrant
cigars passed around n cruise about
the lake In naptha launches followed and
the performance Of the open.air theatre
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

The ride 10 East KIllingly was very en-.
joyable az most OF the party had never
been through that country. AZ East
Killingly a new crew took charge and
soon the run was made 10 Danielson and
the car drew up before The Sprague
House. where a delegation OF Connecticut
citizens headed by "SouyenIr" Taylor
we're on hand to meet The men from
across the border. Here the party was
augmented by General Manager Cain,
Samuel Anderson. J. 4. 3. Thornton and
Is. +. Russell Of the Worcester and East.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28
Rhode Island Press Club Outing

Last Saturday morning a new car
painted with the we'll known colors OF the
Providence and Dsnielson Railway Co
and bearing a card marked "specisl,"
passed through Olneyville Square with a
party Of newspaper men bound for
Danielson and Wildwood Park.
The party was composed Of members
Of the Rhode Island Press Club and sev.
eral invited guests. The day was delight.
iul and the trip a success from start 10
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

THE picnic season is on the wane.
IL has been success in spite of the
cold shoulder given it by the wealth
er. August has not been ideal for
thin shirt waists and white duck
pants, bat when people are not com
Portable, they just pretend they are,
so everything goes.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28
Question Of courage. a

phyllis-Ncs. he was paying attcn-
tlons to her quite long time
Blanche Perhaps lc hadn't the
courage 90 propose.
Phyllis on. I don't know. Perhaps
he had the courage not to propose
Town and Country.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

A scientist who investigated the
color of a cyclone found it blew
Exchange. Then they investigated
for the whereabouts of the scientist.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

SOME man picked Senator Bcnja-
min Tillman's pocket the other day
in Kansas. or course it was wrong
for the man to commit the unlawful
act, but someway we cannot feel very
sorry that he did il.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

IT looks as though the dried apple
crop would be extremely light this
fall and consequently driedapple pies
will be conspicuous by their absence.
In many seeming crosses there are
blessings.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

"ArC YOU supvrstitiouST
"Not in the least" answered Miss
Girgins 81 used to hc hut. do You
know I found that whenever | got to
believing In signs ! had bad luck
Exchange.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

Three heats of the great interna-
tional yacht race have been sailed
with the Reliance g. winner in ALL.
Results from year to year seem to
SAVIOR of sameness.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

IT looks as though the "unspeak-
able Turk" is getting towards the
end ofhis tether, but 1t has looked so
many times in the past.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

GOVERNOR PENNYPAcKER of
Pennsylvania wants the press muz-
zled not only in the warm season,
but the year round.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28


ern Connecticut Railway CO., Warden
Palmer, Postmaster Potter. Editor Bur.
roughs OF the Transcript, Dr. Hammond
and others and the car proceeded 10
Dyers Dam where the magnificent power
plant OF tho railway was inspected Re.
turning to Dsnlelson dinner was served
at the Sprsgue House, thirty.fve people
sitting down TO It's we'll laden tables
The dining room was decorated win
several handsome cards bearing the In.
scriptIon "Welcome, Rhode Island Press
Club" These together with the souvenir
badges we're presented by the WIndham
County Transcript. The press OF Eastern
Connecticut was well represented. At
the dinner there being present Fred
Burroughs OF the Transcript, n. W. Ken.
nedy of Windham County Observer, l..
.. Williams OF the Putnam Patriot and
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

THE worlds trot;ing record is
now down to an even two minutes.
Let us hope it will remain so some
time, as it is now SO easy to remem-
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

UNDER the heading of "latest
crop reports" the Newport Mercury
says: "Mr. and Mrs. flenry w.
Cozzcns Jr. are receiving congratu-
lations on the birth of a son.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

THERE is one thing that can be
said IN favor OF Champion James
Jefries, he has, up to the present
time, kept off the stage.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

IT is stated that Carnagie had
rather give away library than to
eat breakfast. Possibly he has dys.
pepsia, like the old man Rockefeller.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

"ARE you banker?" asked the
stranger Of the cashier of the shat
tered bank, "No SIR" was the reply,
~ am broker"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

THERE are captains of industry,
but the tramp can be considered as
belonging to the rank and file OF
idieness.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

A miss may be as good as a mile,
but what is the matter with both
when II comes to a pleasant walk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

THE Southern darkey's idea OF a
melon patch-that it is public
garden.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

In Kentucky they have Just con-
victed two men for murder, "The
world do move"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

THE claim that the world IS grow
ing better should be made with
Turkey left out.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

THE report that Hon. Carroll ID.
Wright is in poor health is all
wrong, as he is all right.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

THE great wide field of politics is
open to Genera! Miles. He may
wander in and get lost.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

A straight ticket is one with all
the crooked candidates left OIL
Pawtucket Gazette. Not always.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

Possibly good roads will come
with the millennium, and then we
shall not need them.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

Why not say talking delegate in
stead of walking delegate
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

The explorer turns to the pole al
most as naturally as the needle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

WALL STREET is not always as
solid as its name implies.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

WILLIAM BRYAN is going to
Europe this fall, and the country will
run along just the same.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

THE school bell will soon be ring
ing in the reluctant urchin again.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28

A silk hat may be worn by very
cheap man.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-28
Warm Weather

Wei. let ne cool you of. Sit down IN
front Of our Soda Fountain. What will you
hdve' Chocolate Coffee? S;rawberry'
Pineapple? Vanilla or shall It be Lemon
Orange Sarsaparlla? Ginger Ale or
MoVie' Perhaps YOU would prefer an Egg
Phosphate or Egg Shake They are toe /.
but are both meat and drink or shall il be
an Ice Cream Soda We have en- all.
Shall We start the FAM We can certainly
cool you Oft az
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31
Last NIqht's Dance.

The lance at Rosenthal hall last
night given by the Misses Stern IN
honor Of their cousins. the Misses
Furth Of st. Louis. was a brilliant
success.
It was q gay party which gathered
At the behest Of two Of Las Vegas
most popular young ladies'. and In
honor OF their charming guests from
the exposition city. The dance held
sway from . to -, while light hearts.
good music and good fellowship con
spired to speed the hours until the
party was invited to repair to the
feast Of good things in waiting for
them. The supper was served at Du'
wallis, as skillfully as II was daintily
prepared.
After refreshment the party return.
ed and followed the mazes OF the
dance till the waning Of the night
called them home To rest and sleep
The memory Of a most pleasant
evening will linger long with those
who participated in Its enjoyment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31
y Name u Mud.

Marshal Outright returned this al.
afternoon from Albuquerque, where he
arrested Robert Mundy, the smooth
CRATER who skipped the day before.
after holding up as many people in
the city as possible. The marshal
learned that Mundy had checked a
grip to Albuquerque. The grip left on
the same train with the marshal.
Soon after the train arrived in the
Duke City Mundy made his appear
ance at the baggage room 70 secure
possession Of HIS property. Then the
marshal stepped up and Mr.. Mundy's
name was able to dispense with the
n and y. The chap bilked everybody
who proved soft hearted. He was
employed Ia the store room at the
castaneda. He borrowed money
right and left from the employees, got
various amounts from various people
Of the city and also bought clothing
on credit. He was fined t15 and costs
on one charge today and will answer
to another tomorrow. He had very lit
tie money left when overhauled. &C
those who suffered viii be loser and
Il he pays nnes It won't help then
much.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31
La SAnadorA Cures
ONE OF MANY:

Hedges, San Diego, Co. Cal, July Il.
Romero Drug Company,
Las Vegas, New Mexico.
DEAR SIRs:-
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and before writing to you, she had used
u great many so-called remedies with
out apparent benefit. Realizing the
fact that unless she obtained relief soon
her disease would get the best Of her
and develop into something more Sc
rious, l commenced to search for some
reliable remedy, and thanks to God /
saw the advertisement Of LA Sanado-
ra" In one Of our Spanish papers and
decided to give your remedy a fair trial,
which, ! am pleased to say has proven
satisfactory.
LA Sanadorar has entirely cured my
wife Of these diseases and she now feels
like a new woman. / can truthfully
say that "La Sanadora," has given her
relief after all others have failed. /
feel so thankful for the good LA Sana-
dora" has done for my wife that | con-
slider 1t my duty to add my testimony
to that Of others who have been cured
by your wonderful remedy LA Sana-
dora" II any one doubts the truth
Of this statement, let him or her write
to me and / will tell him or her just
what LA Sanadora," has done for my
wife.
Thanking you for your kindness, I
remain yours very truly,
Professor A. J. Nonroy, N. A.
Deputy Clerk OF the Supreme Court
Of San Diego Co, California.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

A report has gained circulation that
Thos. Blawelt had = partner In busi-
ness. To this the gentleman makes
! most emphatic and somewhat indig-
nant denial. He has been able TO run
his business without any further as
~sistance than has been furnished by
industrious cIrculators Of rumors. for
somc years. and expects 10 be able to
get along alone 10 the end Of the
chapter. Some are born 10 partners.
rome buy partners. and some have
partners thrust upon them.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

There was recorded At the once Of
tia probate clerk yesterday afternoon
> ave year lease by Simon 6andoval
ana wife - Corr Archibald end g. ".
fettys On Z piece Of land In the Tece.
3cte grant; being the same lana where
tho Burro ciAIm, Copper Boy. Victoria
r. G, Lost Claim. Masdalena. Poco,
end Hillside mining claims are 10
GATED.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

The further the work progresses on
the handsome cement walk on the
south side Of the Plaza, the
more one IL impressed with
Why the movement was not started
nooner In this connection II is proper
to observe the first big block 1t the
walk was laid In front Of the store
Of that progressive citizen. Don Mar.
garlic Romero. the prospective first
mayor Of the soon-to-be west side in
corporation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

]. u. Martinez, who went TO Wa
trous Yesterday as attorney for Mr..
xonpAf. mst with . rough experience.
AftGr their case had been tried and
q he. WIN his client and son. were
Il urning 10 the railroad station. they
were set upon BY several persons who
nd been interested On the opposite
side Of the question, and quite . little
fracas resulted. Mr.. Martinez claims
that though he was worsted In court.
he came out best In the subsequent
mix-up.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

DR.. A. r. Campbell. a prominent
physician and mining man Of Cincin-
natl. spent yesterday in the city. Wis.
ting chas. Blanchard. Among the in.
teresting "reminiscences OF western
lie, Il was disclosed In conversation
that both had left Kansas City on the
same day forty years ago ON their re-
spectiye overland trips, the doctor on
his way to Montana, and Mr.. Blanch.
ard to New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

Or. j. r. Raster, accompanied by
his wife and two children, passed
through the city this afternoon On
the way south. At Albuquerque they
will be Joined by the two eldest chill.
dren and 90 on to San Diego. After
seeing his family cnsconsed In cosy
quarters, the popular Santa Fe sur
Eeon will return to Topeka. He is
expected to remain over In Las Vegas
for q day or two.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

The Hammond Brokerage company.
In order to get more storage room Is
moving out Of the pleasant Offices
adjoining the w. M. Lewis undertake
Ing establishment and into the Teitle-
baum building on Railroad avenue.
j. II. Titlebaum is moving temporar.
lily into the building recently occupied
by the Record.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

j. H. Hunter. assistant claim agent
OF the Chicago-N Northwestern, who has
been visiting old acquaintances here
for the past ten days. left On No. 2
today for Omaha. Mr.: Hunter still
claims allegiance to Las Vegas and
declares his intention Of returning in
the course Of year to make his home
here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

Word comes from Mr.. w. v. Long
OF this city. that he Ia in attendance
upon the Winona assembly at Winona,
Indiana. He Is especially interested
In the work being done In Sunday
school pedagogy and Bible study. Mr..
Long II the energetic superintendent
Of the Methodist Sunday school here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

Sidewalk building on the south side
II Ne Plaza goes on a. rapidly a. II
possible. Property owners have
agreed 70 the removal Of their porches
and all will come down. This will
ada greatly to the appearance Of both
the buildings and the square.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

II. A. Harvey and his foreman, Ad.
Showaltcr. each drove In with a car
rage load OF guests returning from
the mountain resort. A carriage from
Cooley's livery, which went out this
morning. also returned with a load
from the same place.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

Arrangements have been made to
run In several speciaities between the
acts of "A Texas Steer" next Tues
day night so as to avoid any long
waits. Tho best talent Of the city
will be secured and something good
may be looked for.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

Dancing was certainly never more
popular than this summer in Las We
ras. The Optic Job room has printed
In July twenty-five hundred dance pro
grams for the Buttrick classes alone.
and amounted others for private and
public affairs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

At = meeting Of the Las Vegas TeIe-
phone company held last night. the
following directors were elected: F.
A. Manzanares. A. q. Smith, D. r.
Hoskins. J. r. Moore. John Shank.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

The Plaza park Is being greatly Inn
proved rs q result Of the effort Of the
west aide ladies'. At present the long
rows Of benches are receiving = re-
freshing coat Of green which looks
well along with the hues of the grass
and trees.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

A new pleasure has been discover
"a cut At Hsrvey's-the evening camp
are. around which the tent dwellers
gather and the "roomers'' T allow
ed ~ special permission. The stories
that are told and the songs that are
sung make clad the glorious summer
nights among the high hills.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

The Methodist Sunday school,
through their superintendent, &C.
knowledges the receipt Of IS from q
Presbyterian lady. TO be added to their
fund for the relief Of the Kansas food
sufferers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

Myron II. Donald, . gentleman from
New York died at his city lodgings
yesterday, another victim Of consum-
ption. Deceased came here accom-
panied by his young wife, only ten
days ago. The remains will be
shipped this evening for burial at
Theresa, N. Y.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

According 70 the last word from
Mrs. J. s. Reynolds. written from
EdinburE. she and her son Jack will
san for America August the 18th.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

r. II. Russell. a Topeka railroad
man. arrived from the north this AZ.
ternocn to serve a short term at the
Santa re hospital.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

The land Of milk and honey IL in
Decatur county. where n ranchman
a o Of cows and ~ many
stands OF beer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31
prepared.

Its coming back. What is? "A Tex
o. Steer" at the opera house next
Tuesday night At popular prices. %
and 50 cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

Juan Francisco Blea yesterday
made q homestead entry Of 100 acres
near San Agustin before the U. 8.
court commissioner.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

No admission will be charged at
TIE lawn fete, South Pacific street.
! the Mission school. Monday ey-
enlng.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

The probate clerk has issued a
three months merchants license TO
Curulc q Co. Of Encinosa.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

A lumber, wood and coal yard Is a
new enterprise which will soon be
installed on the west side.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31
MEADOW CITY HAPPENINGS

The Haxsard home Il now in the
hands a the painters, and plumbers
are anishing up their work.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

Editor Garten. Of the Cimarron
JacksonIsn. Offers IS to the hrst white
10Y born in that county in 1904.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

This ONCE will pay 8 cents a pound
for clean cotton ragA
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-31

Ben Eitlegeorge says It Is news to
him that he y going to resign from
the postofice 70 accept q position else
where.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-10-15

Those farmers who planted north
ern grown cotton seed last spring
are experiencing splendid results
from them. The cotton natures
earlier, before the pests get good
start, and it is not uncommon for
these farmers to make from a fourth
to half bale per acre. In the
light ofthis experience it would
seem to be the part of wisdom to sell
the part Of wisdom to sell the pre-.
sent crop of seed and buy the early
maturing varieties from localities
further orth.-Marlin Democrat.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-10-15

Rev. W. A. Hamlet, pastor Of
the Rockdale Baptist church, sur
prised his congregation and the
natives generally it appears on
last Sunday by cutting his own
salary $500 per month. Before
beginning his morning sermon he
stated that in view of the ravages
of the boil weevil, short crops and
stringency of the times he could
not conscientiously accept the
ssme salary the church has been
paying him and would cut it one
ffth.