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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-09-26

ed his attention and started back
toward the timber, followed by the
farmer, who suspected something un-
usual had happened.
In the woods the farmer found one
Of his horses had fallen down in a
small water course, which was so mar
row and steep that it was impossible
for the animal to rise. The horse was
lying perfectly still, while the second
dog was sitting by It's head, licking
it's face and showing by its attention
that it intended to comfort the horse
all that lay in its power. Comstock
summoned help and got the horse out
Of it's trouble.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-09-26
"TIP"-TAkINo IN EUROPE.
Few in Public Life, Excepting the
Titled, Are Above the
Itching Palm.

3 I have just returned from trip
through Europe, where / naturally
made frequent comparisons between
the status Of the foreign worker and
that Of his American brother, says
Lydia K. Commander, in the Amer
lean Federationist
One of the most noticeable differ
ences Is the constant presence Of the
man with his hand out for a tip. When
you leave the steamer fully ten peo-
pie expect to be remembered" OF
these fully half consider two dollars
or less an open insult, to be resented
by marked insolence of manner, and
only a five-d0llar bill can move then,
to thanks.
At every hotel from eight to dozen
tip-hunters shadow the departing
guest. and he is expected to go the
rounds
Nor is this ALL If you hire car
riage, you are expected to tip the
driver. If you ask the street car con-
ductor a question or request him to
call your street you must give him a
fee. When you take boat ride you
pay for your ticket and pay the man
who takes it from you. If you in
quire your way of passer-by, you dip
your hand in your pocket as you do
so. You tip the clerk in the store,
the man who delivers your goods, the
postman, the policeman, and, for aught
/ know to the contrary, the doctor,
the lawyer and the preacher.
heard 1t said that everyone in Eu-
rope will take tip, except the
crowned heads but I'm not at all pre-
pared to admit the exception.
When you demonstrate against this
continual tax you are met with the
argument: THE poor things get very
little, and they must live. You are
really paying them wages, and 1t is
unfair not to give it,
If you ask: Why do they receive
such small pay?" the reply is: "The
employer knows they will get tips,
and counts on it, and again you are
assured that tips are wages, and
should not be withheld.
But a few minutes consideration
shows that not only are tips not
wages, but they destroy wages. Wages
are definite sum agreed upon by
employer and worker. To pay them
is an obligation, to receive them is q
right. A tip is favor, a charity. 1T
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-09-26
A Commodore vanderbilt Relic.

Workmen engaged in excavating the
subway loop at Whitehall street in
New York recently uncovered part Of
the old wharf which the oldest inhab-
itants of that section of the city say
is the dock built by Commodore Cor
nelius Vanderbilt to land the old steam
boats at which In the first half of the
last century used to ply between the
Battery and Staten island. The dig
gers also unearthed an American cop
per cent, dated 1903, just above the
planlSing Of the dock, while near. by
was an English halfpenny piece dated
IT'S, says the New York American. An
old cannon ball bearing the English
coat of arms and an arrow were also
dug up.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-09-26
HORSE RESCUED BY DOGS
CANNES Attract Farmer to Woods
Where Their Equine Friend Is
in Serious Trouble.

Farmer Comstock, of Herrick, Pa,
has two dogs which are accustomed to
remain In the barn and have become
great friends with the horses. The
dogs accompany the horses to pas
ture and return with them at even
ing. One of the dogs came running
from small piece of timber half a
mile from the barn and was Joined by
the other dog.
The first dog whined and looked at
The other. and then ran to the house,
while the second dog started off on
run to the woods. The first dog
hunted around the place until he found
the farmer. and then by barks attract
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-09-26
SOY NABBED FOR KISSING.
Policeman Who Made Arrest rs Gem
sured by Judge and Youth Dis
missed Promptly.

Charged with the heinous crime of
kissing his best girl goodnight at the
gate, August Kuhn, 10 years old, of
Brooklyn, was arraigned in the Lee
avenue court of that borough.
Magistrate Higginbotham advised
the policeman who made the brilliant
capture to get transferred to Atlantic
City or Ocean Grove. The kissable
girls of Williamsburg, where there are
none but kissable girF, are in perfect
riot Of indignation over the arrest, and
at was feared at one time q mob might
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-09-26
Ia the same class.

A man in Utica had four ribs broken
by q friendly slap given by q playful
friend. The playful friend 10 Just 8 PA
In advance of the practicai joker. bus
not too far from the latter's class to pres
vent justice from putting both Ia The
same chain gang. where the jocular en-
ergy of each could be employed witlz
more benefit to the community In break
Ing stone.-Ba Baltimore American.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-09-26
uniaue wedding In Canada.

The marriage of mother and her two
daughSers at the same time in the church
of st. Eusebe, Montreal, Que, was the
most unusual wedding ceremony ever
celebrated in it's history. The mother,
Mrs. y. Charron, who is AZ years of age.
was married to Mr. Denis Landry. Her
eldest daughter, Lennia Charron, aged
21, was married to Mr.. Leon Martel.
The youngest daughter, Alexina Char
ron, aged 10, was married to Mr.. Mar
cine Therrien.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-09-26
Chtnese Reasons For Russian Deseat.

A Chinese newspaper published at
Shanghai gives these reasons why the
Russians are being beaten: The emper-
or was deceived by his advisers and
their Dragging; the commanders had
made no war plan; the ambassador in
Tokyo failed to give his government
sufficient notice OF the Japanese prep
arations for war; corruption in the
army and navy; adulteration of food
and ammunition; quarrels among the
officers; failure Of the press to en-
tighten the public as to the true state
OF affairs
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-09-26
How Rubber Is Obtained

Most people think that rubber is a
product like wheat or corn, to be OBJ
tanned from certain species OF tree.
This impression is quite erroneous. 1t
has been estimated that 1000 different
species contain rubber, though com,
mercial quantities have been obtained
from only 40 or 50.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-09-26
Looking Ahead.

subbubs,-W What! You bought an ars
tificial arm?
Mrs. subbubs-Yes. dear, it was q
great bargain, and
Great Scott! You haven't any use
for such thing!"
But, dear, you know you travel on
the railroad great deal and you can
never tell what may happen. "--P hila-
delphia Press
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-09-26
scenting Handkerc1,iafs

Handkerchief may be given pleas
ingly delicate scent of violets by boilinF
them In water in which little piece 81
orrisroot has been added Household.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-09-26
Tn ss14-T,sfar.a

'FFenpeck is very fond Of entsrtains
ing, isn't he2"
Eyes; his wife is always pleasant
when there's company presents
Philadelphia Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-09-26
More Often Done.

1t is a good deal easier to debate on
virtues you haven't got than it is to
demonstrate those you ought to have.
Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-09-26
Handle IT WRONG.

Sarcasm is a powerful weapon. nuk
In handling 1t many people take hoid
of the blade insteadtof the handle
Cassell's Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-09-26
American Food.

In America you eat better than any
where else. The food is heavenIy.--
r. L. Stevenson
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-09-26

Leap Years in Twentieth Century.
The greatest possible number of leap
years will occur in the twentieth cen
fury, the year 1904 being the first one,
and every fourth year following up to
and including 2000 In the same century
February will three times have I'VE Sun
ays-in 1920, 194S, 1879.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-09-26
Easy Enough.

The man who never had a tooth
ache is always quick to recommend
the dentist.
The Washington times., 1904-06-19

We have obtained the TO l.
lowing concessions on Elias
ton Terrace lots:
fO% Discount for all cash.
50 Discount for half cash.
No interest on unpaid balances
until July I, 1905.
This Is the equivalent Of a per
cent discount
On installment plan, SIS cash,
$40 per month.
Taxes all paid up to June /,
1904.
Free certificate of title to cash
purchasers.
Free plans and specifications,
drawn to suit buyers building
houses within three months from
August 1, 1904.
Free deed, in case of buyer of
lot on inStallment plan dying be-
fore completion of contract.
To maintain the high standard
of home surroundings, it is under
stood that no houses costing less
than 81, 900 are to be built in FL
laStOn Terrace.
The Washington times., 1904-06-19
Rhode Island Ave.

This thorOughe has been selected by the Commissioners
the great future highway leading from Washington toward Baltimore
and stood the head of the list of streets recommended by them in
1904 to Congress for improvement
BY of their strong demands for its development OoC
appropriated April last for extending grading and macadam
ing for distance of about mile leading northeast Ecing
ton This sum will be available July This magnificent boulevard
WILL within the year, be opened for traffic to within blocks
ElaSton Terrace.
BY of the positive declarations of the Commissioners
their policy OF extending Rhode Island the District Line
without delay and their repeated that further requests
be made to Congress next year for appropriations carry The
work. feel no hesitation in stating Rhode Avenue viii
be improved next year far past EllaSton Terrace
The Washington times., 1904-06-19
where ELLASTON TERRACE
Is AND ITS Environments.

This property comprises about lots averaging
feet frontage and from 5000 TO square feet located
in the northeast part of the District about midway between Brook
land and Langdon
The Washington times., 1904-06-19
10th ST. N. E.

and the District Line 1t received $4,000 appropriation from Con-
ges last year. has been graded guered the acadam has been
brought and piled alongside for Suracng later sidewalks
six feet wide be laid this street in July and it will then
have all the convenenceS of a city street
The Washington times., 1904-06-19
SOME GONVENIENGES
and Advantages OF
MatChIesS EIIaStOn Terrace

THE City and Suburban Street Railway
Avenue making trips at and IS minutes intervals from
from the Treasury Berwyn and LAUREL Time to Treasury,
about 20 minutes and only fare The Langdon School within
five minutes walk of Eason Terrace The excellent
the city brings all the larger Institutions within easy reach
Potomac mains have been laid through Eraon Terrace
within the past month"; pressure available
Gas mains be laid principal streets this summer the
Washington Gas Company engaged the work Streets
lighted with incan0escent ampsequal to gas all respects
Easton Terrace right on car line Proximity to fclass
line everything. doubles the values and quadrupS
venenc The great City and Suburban Railway right through
this property and extends to Laurel S miles beyond Regular
ueS from $50 m until 80 with at to minutes in
erval during busy hours patrons excellent reliable
service This however promises better yet when the ex
tensions now course of constructions to Annapolis and Baltimore
completed
Mails are delivered and collected twice dav three good stores
and every housekeeping necessity, such milk
fish, meat vegetables and fruits brought the door Besides this
goods gratis to Elaston Terrace.
There unpleasant surroundings as shops factories
Of the residents in this vicinity their homes
and pride in identifying hem and in evang the standard of the
nelghborhood
The homes are detached than usually artistic and mod
ern, and range from 900 to $4,000 in price.
CONSIDER
If for moment the annual expenditure of 100000 for Dis
thct Improvements:
ALSO the Si4OOOOOo expenditures for the Union Station
and its approaches.
ALSO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THESE IMPROVE
MENTS TO
EILASTON TERRACE,
AND ALL THESE THINGS MEAN.
TtIEN-youn the advantage of meeting at
THE RED TENT
9 ON @ CO,
1905 q Street ~. w.
TELEPHONE MAIN 23O2-M
The Washington times., 1904-06-19

15o feet wide, runs through the
property; 1850 feet frontage, on
both sides.
The Washington times., 1904-06-19

1t is a Place for a Man Who
Wants a Profitable Investment
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-11-05
A Promised Treat.

There is a strong possibility that
the big New York production Of
"Twelfth Night, that most clever
of all the Shakespearean come
dies, will in the near future visit
our city. The proprietor and man
ager, Mr.. Joseph Shipman, will
personally visit us in the course
of the next few days to see if
there is enough interest aroused
to warrant his organization ap-
pearing here. The production is
a large and costly one, a large
company is carried, also a carload
of special scenery. This all me-
cessitates a great expenditure of
money, and, after all, "money
makes the mare co. Mr.. Ship
man, when playing q one-night
stand. positively insists on an adj
vance subscription list, to insure
the financial success of the en-
tgagement. If this is forthcoming
in our city-and it will be giveE
la thorough trial-a date will b.
arranged in the near future, par
ticularsof which will be announced
later.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-11-05
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
asaae Of Louisiana

Whereas, Frank Wharton has applied to me
for the cancellation Of his bond, drawn and
subscribed by Frank Wharton as principal,
with Samuel Haas as security in the full sum
Of one thousand dollars tsl,o0ol, as sureties,
dated January Z, 1899 and conditioned for the
faithful performance aud discharge by said
Frank Wharton Of his duties m az Notary Pubic
Now. Therefore I, Newton Grain Blanchard,
Governor of the State of Louisiana, have
thought proper to issue this, my proclamation; y,
with the view Of giving. public notice to al
persons herein interested and concerned to
Show cause in writing, at the office OF the Sec
retary Of State at the city OF Baton Rouge, La,
within ninety days from and after the last
publication hereof, why said bond 1a ana + the ne
cancelled and annulltd, and the aboVe-named
securities discharged from any further liabili
ties in the premises.
G Given under my signature and the
2sEALS seal of the State OF Louisiana, at The
~ city Of Baton Rouge. this a6th day o
September. A. D. 1a0A
Bv the Governor: NEWTON G. BLANCHARD
JOHN T. MICHEL. Secretary Of State. ocl5 In
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-11-05
Tribute to the Memory of Z.
Hardeman Lewis.

In mourning over the death of
our friend and fellow-craftsman,
T. Hardeman Lewis, we could not
select anything more appropriate
to the occasion than the senti-
ments on death delivered by the
late Senator Vest of Missouri:
"Every death is a tragedy. We
stand by the open grave, mutter
a few prayers and rush back to
the struggle and meanness of life.
A few loyal and loving hearts
may throb with agony, but time
dulls the pain-obscures the MEM
ory, until the cold, pulseless mar
BILE at last alone keeps watch over
the dead.
every death is a tragedy be-
cause it ends a life's story, full of
aspirations, love, hate, temptation
and suffering. Poor judges are
we of each other. And the truth
will never be known or justice be
done until the Great Chancellor
shall Judge the secret intents Of
each heart. Then the Pharisees
of this world, who thank God
that they are not like yonder pub
lican,' and who have been fol-
lowed to their last resting place
with all the pageantry of woe,
will be thrust aside, spotted like
toads with pretense of hypocrisy,
whilst many despised and con-
demned by men will be found to
have been martyrs and heroes un-
til their bruised and broken hearts
ceased to beat
AS we know that T. Hardeman
Lewis possessed more virtues than
faults, we'll ''be to his virtues
very kind, and TO his faults q lit
tie blind" as the Great Redeemer
has admonished us to "do unto
others as you would they do unto
you."
While with us here upon this earth,
He showed full we'll his sterling worth;
His soul oerhowed with genuine mlrth.
And to many happy thoughts gave birth
To be just to mankind lie did his best,
His verses to us were meant In jest,
We were always the best OF friends.
And were ever ready to make amends
When Mis country's honor was at stake,
He came to her reseue-was wide awake,
40 that he no mistake would make.
Lest the enemy some advantage tako.
He was honest as the day is long;
His heart was full of merry song;
None but himaef did he wrong;
Such souls in heaven do belong.
| Itmatters not what the world may say,
We must all at last to God give way;
80 let's be prepared and not delay,
Our turn may not be far away.
| j. G. Pierce.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-11-05

Next Thursday is Circus Day.

Thursday, Nov. 10, is Ringing
Brothers circus day. The great
est show in the world will bring
its wonders to us at last. For
weeks circus has been in the air,
and now the dream of day and
night is to be realized. The IS
cars used to carry the immense
aggregation will draw in here
early Thursday morning, aud it
needs no prophet to foretell the
crowds that will greet the splen-
did caravans. This year the Ring
ling Brothers great shows are al
most twice as big as ever before,
and that fact makes comparison
with any other show impossible,
and indicates tremendous size.
The great tent will seat comfort
ably $4,000 people, and the mem
agerie canvas is the largest ever
made, furnishing commodious
room for the arrangement of 1O8
cages, lairs, dens and tanks.
There are $50 horses with the
huge shows, more than 200 of
which are bred in the purple and
highly educated. The geological
collection is incomparably the
rarest in existence. The pick and
flower of the circus profession
in Europe and America will ap-
pear in the extraordinary ring
program. Many of the acrobats,
gymnasts, equestrians, riders,
equilibrists, jugglers, athletes,
contortionists, dancers, wire art
lists and myriad other feature per-
formers are introduced by the
Ringling Brothers in this country
for the first time. The progress
sive policy Of this famous amuse-
ment firm is illustrated this year
in the production of q massively
ornate aud magnifcently cos
tuned spectacle, Jerusalem and
the Crusades. 1900 characters,
more than twice the number ever
used IN spectacle before, are in
the cast, and a ballet of 800 beau
ties and singing chorus of 200 add
to the delightful charm of the en-
chanting scenes. A huge grand
pipe organ, the only portable one
ever made, accompanied by a se-
lected band Of so soloists, render
the specially composed music.
This production is beyond COM
parlson the most colossal, artis-
tically pictured in costume and
scenic display, instructive and ex-
hiliaratingly pleasing ever pre-
sented to the American public.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-11-05
Constitutional Amendments.
WHICH TO VOTE FOR AND WHICH
TO VOTE AGAINST.

On the ticket to be voted next
Tuesday the fifteen amendments
appear in numerical order, with
few words descriptive of each.
10 assist our readers in deciding
how to cast their ballots on these
amendments, we give below, as
the result of careful study, two
lists, the first being of those
amendments which we believe
should be adopted, and the second
list containing the numbers of the
amendments which we think
should be defeated:
VOTE "FoR."
3. Exemption of new railroads.
Z. Pensions for Confederate
veterans.
8. State University.
9. Louisiana Industrial Insti-
tute.
10. Providing for election of
Supreme Court Judges.
IL. Filling vacancies in Office
Of Sheriff by special election.
IL. Filling vacancies in office
Of District Judge by special cleo
ton.
Is. Filling vacancies in Office
OF District Attorney by special
election.
Ia. Filling vacancies in office
of Clerk of District Court by
special election.
Is. Relative to municipal sew
erage districts.
VOTE AGAINST.
l. Relative to $1,O0O,O0O bond
issue for erecting school buildings.
2. Relative to Circuit Court
judges. (This amendment in
creases the cost of the judiciary
system $24, 900 per year.)
4. Relative to Attorney Gen
erals Office. (This amendment
increases his salary to $1,000
$4,000 more than at presently
5. Relative to State Superin-
tendent Of Education. (This
amendment increases his salary
.0O0.)
/ 6. Relative to District Courts.
| (This amendment further in-
creases the cost of the Judiciary
system $4,000 per year,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-11-05
BANK NOTICE.

The stockholders of the st. Landry State
Bank are hereby notified that general meet
ing OF the stockholders will be held at the office
of said bank, III opetousas. La from 10 o'clock
day of December, 1904, for the purpose OF vot-
ing for or against an amendment of Article
(5th} OF the charter of Incorporation. by which
the Board OF Directors shall be increased from
Ave (6) to six ts) stockholders to be elected by
ballot; the stockholders at the same time and
place designating by vote from those voted for
as Directors, one for President one for Vice
President, and at the same time and place
electing Cashier, who may or may not be OF
the Board of Directors.
The first election under this amendment, II
adopSed, to take place on the second (2dI Tues
day of January, 1908. JONAS JACOBS
Nov. &. 1904. Cashier.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-11-05
RObson's Theatre Company.

Robson's Theatre Go. will open
a four nights engagement at
Sandoz Opera House tomorrow,
Nov. 9Th. This troupe has re-
ceived many very complimentary
notices where they have appeared
this season, for instance, the fol-
lowing from the Patterson paper,
where the Robson's filled a three
nights engagement last week:
"Never, perhaps, has a troupe
come to Patterson more univer-
sally applauded. Playing through
out the country, they have won
praise from all quarters, and
rank today among the best roper
toire companies in the South.
"Mr. Robson is supported by
a troupe of sixteen, all of whom
have won their laurels in this and
other States. The managers OF
the Opera House are to be con
graduated on obtaining this com,
pany, they coming highly recon-
mended by the press Throughout
1.-The State"