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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-11

FRIDAy-(a) At 1:15 PM. for EUROPE. per Sc
New York, from New York. via Plymouth and
Ch hs Mail for IRELAND must be directed
Per So New York tc) At 11:i5 PM. for
BEI4G1GM direct. per Vaderland from New
York, Mail must be directed per SIS. vader-
land tc) At II 40 Pm. for ITALY direct. PER
directed Per SIS. Hohenzollern." (c) At Ii 40
PM for SCOTLAND direct, per SIS Anclloria
from New York. Mail must be directed Per SIS
Anchoriq." lc> At II ;45 PM for EUROPE. per
SIS. Umbria, from New York. via OunanstnNn
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05
OLD ENGLISH INN SIGNS.
The Strange 0rigination Of one In
Derbyshire That Is Decidedly
Peculiar.

London I'm driving through tho
lovely villages OF old England one oc-
casionally comes across quaint old inn
signs which are strikingly picturesque
and interesting IN comparison with
your hotel titles.
The one here shown. for instance.
the writer found in the tiny hamlet OF
Earl Sterndale In Derbyshire. One
realizes the force OF the motto over the
picture: "A soft answer turneth away
wrath''-when looking at the headless
woman. but this particular sign Is said
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05

TO have originated as follows: In
years long gone by the innkeeper's
wife here was one OF tho nagging sort,
and one night her spouse coming home
unusually late feared the consequences.
Siding UP to the door he first Of AL
ventured to throw in his cap. to see
how the land lay so to speak. and, hear
ing or seeing nothing for some time.
and thinking the coast was clear, ho
stepped inside, but. alasi the storm Inn
mediately burst In all Its fury In =
plucky moment, however, the old
chaps spirit was reused, and he vowed
that il he could not have silent wom-
an inside his house at any rate he
would have one outside, and 80 had tho
picture painted and fixed, AZ seen. Tt
is to be hoped II had the desired effect
but, be that as 1t may, there the silent
woman stands to this day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05
BRITISH GOLF CHAMPION.
Miss Lottie bod Crossed the Ocean TO
Play In International
Games.

Philadelphia. Miss Lottie bod, cham
pion English woman golfer, made posi-
bic an international golf championship
by her entry in the games played at
Philadelphia. Miss bod did not win the
international championship. but her en-
try in the games gave them great
ly added interest. and she made many
! friends among American golf players.
Miss bod won the English champion
ship which she holds on the famous
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05
An Ancient Tree.

At Versailles Is pomegranate tree
which IL said to be the Oldest in France.
1t Is an old orangery and was planted IN
1885. In exceptionally warm seasons
the tree still puts forth few flowers,
but It has borne no fruit for many
years. II
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05

Troon links last May, at the annual
tournament of the Lady's Golf Union
OF Great Britain, which, by the way, is
the one thoroughly sound, representa-
tive and democratic championship meet
ing In Great Britain This is because ii
has not been confined to narrow group
of links, but has been held impartially
In England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
In turn.
Miss Dod's first instructor on the links
was her brother, Anthony bod. and prior
TO the victory at Troon she had been a
bronze medalist-in 1898-and the hold
er of many records, including "a at
Moreton, her home club, and 80 over
the mems course at Troon, both made
with the solid ball
Always brilliant from the tee, Miss
bod Is also very steady in approach
ing and putting. She was the champion
lawn tennis player for several seasons
before taking up golf in the tournament
way, and she plays both games with
equal pleasure. But Miss bod is the
embodiment Of the athletic English gen.
tewoman that Du Maurier loved to de-
pict and a marvel of energy. changing
frpm the links or the court to hockey
(ahe has played forward in the English
vs. Scotswomens match, and she is
an adept at figure skating.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-11-05
N o 7 ICE!

Geo. NJ Bowers, Alex. Clohan, e. c.
Henshaw and c. A. Weaver announce
that they are willing to enter into an
agreement with any tax payer in Berke-
ley County to pay, for five years, all the
increase that he may be caused to pay by
virtue Of the acts of the last legislature on
the property with which he is already as
sessed provided, the said tax payer will
return to the aforesaid gentlemen the
amount saved on state taxes, under the
7orrr
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
MEETING OF THE PARISH DEH-
cRATIC COMMITTEE.

The Democratic State Central
Committee met at New Orleans
last Tuesday for the purpose of
organizing the necessary party
machinery for the nomination of
candidates for the several court
judgeships, who are to be voted
for at the November election.
The State Committee instructs
the several parish committees OF
the State to meet in the present
month, and elect a member of the
circuit court district committee,
for the several circuit court dis
tricts in the State, and these dis
trict committees will meet and
provide means for the nomination
of candidates for places on the
circuit benches. In order to carry
out the instructions of the State
Committee the Democratic Parish
Committee, of this Parish, has been
called by Chairman A. G. Allen
to meet at this place on Friday,
August 18th, at 1 o'clock p. m.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
23rd Judicial Court, Parish oil
Mary. No. H. 1923. |
B. j. Fourmy VS.. H. B. Foul
Tutor.

BY virtue of a judgment an 4
issued out of the above Courh
above entitled and numbered q
will sell at public auction, ford
for not less than its appraised y
to the last and highest bidder, u
principal front door of the
house. in Franklin, La, on
SATURDAY. THE 10Th DAY
AUGUST. 1904,
to effect a partition by citation
following described property, NJ
That certain lot or parcel Of |
lying and being situated in the
of Franklin. Parish of st. Mary,1
isiana, having a front of Is ts
the north side of continuation Of
low street by the uniform deE'
lob feet between parallel lines, \
lot No. > on map of the lana
Estate of Christine Stewart
bounded on the north by lot No.
said map. east by lot No. Ion
map, south by said continuane
Willow street and west by lOtN
on said map.
JOHN B. SANDERS, Shg1
Sheritf'S office, Parish of St. u
La. July 18th. 1904.
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The advantage Chillifuge Ia,
the numerous chill tones, is \
contains not only the alkaloid.Isa
inc treatment. in a taSteless fonN
all the other medicines which AN
Malarial. In taking this remed, |
palatable form you practicable n
benefit of all the combined chin
in use. Again a great many ham
inc Pills and Capsules pass M
the stomach and bowels undiaJ
where as Chillifuge is solubl
readily absorbed by the most d
stomach. and if taken Accord
directions. YOU come under n
tluence of it before the next on.
chill, which is a most Important
when it is understood that chill
OF the congestive type is a most !,
consequence, even if it does DO
ually prove fatal. SO can you M
see the Importance of having A.
ture that contains all Anti-Na,
drugs. and in form that is aby
by the stomach SO as to preve,
re-Occurrence of the Malarial ;
XySIn,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

We beer TO refer back to the Jury
for their consideration the following
bills as we do not feel authorized TO
,nnrove them in their present form:
Frere & Foster, bill for $1,000, APP
moved by Coroner. ST. Mary Banner.
bill for S. -. approved by Clcrk Oh
Court. WolfOrd Il Nerret, hlll lol
SD approved by Coroner. j. Is. Saho-
ers, bill for S5l.2o, arrcStlng ana re-
turning Ed. Thomas to parish. >. d.
Sanders. bill for sl3.s7. difference IN
salary for month Of April.
We recommend that the bill or Mct'
Hvman. clerk of Supreme Court, Tor
$40 in case of Gianfala. be approved
and a warrant drawn for same.
We also recommend that bill IN
favor of Mrs. Ernest Guldry be APP
proved and registered as Mr.. Gulurv
died some time during the month OF
july and his wife is in needy clrcum-
stances. HY. HAuSMANN,
f. G.. MARSH.
Report received.
The Jury ordered the bill Of VOL
ford & Verret amounting to $500
paid. Also the bill of Frere q Foster
amounting to $1,000
The bill of the st. Mary Banner was
referred to the Committee OF Public
Buildings and Supplies.
The two bills of the Sheriff amount,
ing to 1887 and $3.50. were referred
to the District Attorney.
Mr.. Allan made the following mo-
ton: That in the future the Police
Jury will consider no bill for medicine
for stock unless same is approved by
the Board of Health.
Motion was made to adjourn until
the next regular meeting Sept. +. 1904
RUDOLPH HANF. J. A. PETERMAN,
Secretary. President.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Taken With Cramps.

VIM. KiLmse, a member of the bridge
gang work ing near Littleport was taken
suddenly i'll Thursday night with cramps
and a kind cholera. His case was SO
severe that he had to have the members
of the crew wait upon him and Mr.. Gil.
ford was called ana consulted. He told
them b e had medicine in the form OF
Chamberlain'S Cole. Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy that he thought would
help him ont and accordingly several
doses were administered with the result
that the fellow was able to be around
next day. The incident speaks quite
highly of Mr. Gifford's medicines. Elk
adler Iowa, Argus. This remedy never
fails. Keep it in your home, it may
save life.
For Sale at Gates Drug Store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
A SWEET BREATH

is never failing sign of a healthy stom.
ach. When the breath is bad the stom>
ach is out Of order. There is no remedy
in the world equal to Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure for curing Indigestion. dyspepsia
and all stomach disorders. Mrs. Mary S.
Crick, of White Plains, KY, writes: II
have been dyspeptio for years; tried all
kinds of remedies but continued to grow
worse. BY the use of Kodol l began to
improve at once, and after taken few
bottles am fully restored in weight,
health and strength and can eat what
ever like Kodol digests what you
eat and makes the stomach sweet,
Sold by A. ]. Delahoussaye.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Stop That Cough

When cough, a tickling or an irri-
tation in the throat makes you feel un-
comfortable, take Billiards. Horehonnd
Syrup. Don't wait until the disease has
gone beyond control. Mr.. and Mrs. j.
"A. Anderson, S5l West 5th St, Salt Lake
City, Utah, writes: I'VE think Bal
lards Horehonnd Syrup the best medi-
cine for coughs and colds. We have
used it for several years; it has always
given immediate relief and is very pleas
ant and gives perfect satisfaction. 2jc,
SOC, 81 90
Sold by Franklin Drug Co.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
for -Cadetship at Baton
Rouge.

Rv virtue of a resolution passed
by the Police Jury of the Parish
Of St. Mary, at it's last regular
meeting, it was resolved that at
the next regular meeting OF the
Police Jury, a beneficiary cadet
would be elected to the State Uni
versity at Baton Rouge.
All applications must be al
dressed to the Secretary OF the
Police Jury, and must be handed
in prior to the first Tuesday IN
Sentember. Applicants must
have com plied with the State laws
covering such appointments.
RUDOLPH HANF,
Secretary Police Jury.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Herbine.

Renders the bile more fluid and thu.
helps the blood to flow; it aft 'rls prompt
relief from bilonsness. Indigestion, sick
and nervous headaches and the over
indulgence in food and drink. lIcrbine
acts quickly. dose after meals will
bring the patient into good condition
in few days.
g. L. Caldwell, Agt NJ K. and T. K
r.. Checotah. Ind. Ter. writes April lS,
1903: II was sick for over two wears
with enlargement of the liver aud sp:ecn
The doctors did me no good, and | had
given up all hope of being cured, when
my druggist advised me to Use Hcrbne.
1t has made me sound and WELL" soc
Sold by franklin Drug Co.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Letter to Ed. l.. Alpha.
FRANKLIN. LA.

Dear Sir: There are these five ways
of badness in paint:
ID stutfed-out with chalk. or some
thing like that:
~ barytes, better than chalk, but
no covering to it: nobody knows it's
there:
(3) benzine in the oil. or water. Or
other such stutting.
a. to thin-to much liquid, what
ever it is. for the solid:
~ Short measure:
Now will you buy by the price per
''gallon"?
We furnish our agents with state
chemists certificate of analysis that
tells what's in DevOe.
Yours truly
IS F. w. DEVOE Il Co.
p. S.-A. Reuter- sells our paint.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
DEWITT Is THE NAME.

Wuen Won go to buy Witch Hazel
Salve look for the name DEWITT on
every box. The, pure nnadulterate'l
Witch Hazel is used in making Dewitt =
Witch Hazel Salve. which is the hest
salve in the world for cuts, burns, bruis
es. boil:, eczema and piles. The p"pu-
larity of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve,
due to Its many cures, has caused num-
erous worthless cOunterfeits to be placed
on the market. The genuine bears the
name f. c. Dewitt g. Co., Chicago.
Sold by A. J. Delahoussaye.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Worlds Fair Excursions.

On every Tuesday in August,
the Mobile and Ohio R. r. will
sell tickets New Orleans to St.
Louis and return for $500 with
ten days limit at Fair. On sale
every day, Is day limit at Fair,
$1,000; 80 day tickets for S24.0O,
return until Oct. 31st, S26 90 and
return until Dec. 18th, $3.50.
For time cards, maps, tickets
and other Information, write,
F. E. GUEDRY, D. P. A.
229 St. Charles St.
Phone Main 3639 L. New Orleans.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
A SKINNER COLD,

A summer cold is no, only annoying
but if not relieved Pneumonia will be
the probable result by Fall. One Min
ute Congh Cure clears the phlegm,
draws out the inflammation. heals.
soothes and strengthens the lungs and
bronchial tubes. One Minute Congh
Cure is an ideal remedy for children. 1t
is pleasant to the taste and perfect
harmless. A certain cure for Group,
Cough and Cold.
Sold by A. J. DelahOussayc.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

The Southern Pacific will give
and excursion from Franklin and
intermediate points to New Or
leans and return on Sunday, Aug.
IA. The train will leave Franklin
at 7 O'Clock a. M, and the fare
round trip will be S1.5O.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court-Parish of
ST. Mary,

23rd judicial District COurt-Parish of
ST. Mary.
Succession of Mrs. Dora ScheAnayder,
nee Thomas. No. 3Il2.
Whereas Louis Schexnayder has filed
with the Honorable 23rd Judicial Dis
trict Court his application to- be APP
pointed the administrator Of the success
sion Of his deceased wife. Mrs. Dora
Thomas. No. 3ll3, Of the Probate Dock.
ct Of this said Court.
Now, therefore, all parties concerned
are hereby notified to file their opposi.
ton, if amy they have, within ten days
from date hereof. why letters of admin.
istration should not issue to him as pray.
ed for
Given under my hand this 23rd day of
July, A. D., 1904.
WILBUR H. KRAMER,
Clerk of Court.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Rheumatism.

When pains and irritation exist on any
part of the body. the application of Bal.
lar.ls Snow Liniment gives PROMPT re-
lief. f. w. Sullivan, Prop. sullivan
House Ell Keno, o. r.. writes. June 3,
1902: II take pleasure in recommend
ing Billiards. Snow Linimcnt to all who
are afflicted with rhcmutism. 1t is the
only remedy that gives immediate re-
lief" 25c, soc, Sl.OO.
Sold by Franklin Drug Co.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Enter School in Kentucky.

Beautiful catalogue and journal
free. Special party of students
will leave New Orleans Sept. /,
1904. Mention course wanted.
Address H. H. Cherry, President,
Bowling Green, Ky.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Educate Your Children.

We take the boys and girls I'M
der our personal supervision.
Write for information. Address
H. H. Cherry, President Southern
Normal School and Bowling Green
Business College, Bowling Green,
Kentucky.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
FRANKLIN DRAINAGE BOARD.
POLL TAX

We find that according to the Offeial List
as filed with the Clerk of Court of tins Par
ish that there was collected for the year 1903,
2os2 poll taxes and from the LIST day of Jan
that said amounts have been paid to the
School Rourd.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Jos. Benina'
SALOON.
AND
RESTAURA1

8. BENlNATO, MIXOLocn,5
MAIN ST.. FrAyK1n
THE FINEST STOCK Or I
Liquors, Wines and Cigars
Domestic and Imported. J..
Beer on Taps. The R.s
Brand OF Whistles,
Rooster Cocktail. Someth;,.
THE RESTAURANrI
Oysters Served in all Style,
orders for good eating Al.
on short order. Polite :.
tention and the best
of service.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
''The Kentucky Colonel, "
Thoroughbred Jersey Bull,
Fee $500.
For further particulars apply at
Berwick's stable.

When making an investment in
costly jewelry always deal with a
a reliable house. The reputation
of Popkin, the jeweler, has never
been questioned.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

j. B. HarVey.
DENTIST.
!, OFFICE OVER
Delahoussaye's Drug sn
, FRANKLIN, La
A PERFECT PAINLESS P

is the one that will cleanse the WI
set the liver to action. remove d. /
clear the complexion, cure hesdackE
leave II good taste in the month.
famous little pills for doing such !
pleasantly and effectually are Dew
Little Early Risers. Bob Moore III
fayette, Ind. says: ''All other d
have used grippe and sicken. wii.|
Wits Little Early Kisers are d
perfect.
Sold by A, ]. Delahoussaye.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
This is to notify my friends that as
per announcement heretofore made,
/ will be a candidate for the office OF
District Attorney of this. the 23rd Judi
cial District. This is intended to re-
move any real, imaginary or conjectural
doubt on the subject.
PLACIDE p. SIGUR.
To the voters of the Parish of ST. Mary:
lam q candidate for reelection TO the
Office Of District Attorney.
w X. WILSON.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
STATE OF LOUISIANA. :,
23rl Judicial District Court-fs'D'
st. Mary.

succession NJ BenbOlt Cooper, wv"
No. 3ll.. u
Whereas Betsy Vincent OF the III
of st. Mary, La has filed her Xxx a%
ton in the above numbered and e"%
succession. praying that she De sp Y IA
as administrators of the estate "
bolt Cooper, deceased. .csn|
Now. therefore, all parties eos .~aI
are hereby notified to file their .m6l
ton thereto, if any the have, a' ~
to law within ten days from the "
this said notice. -.
Given under my hand at Fran.ntj
Mary Parish. La, this 21stday"
A. D., 1904 ..ru
WILBUR H. KRAnLC, IN, y
Clerk Of said ee~'
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
Drs. Berwick & TroWbridge,
DENTISTS.
Office over Winsberg Store
FRANKLIN, LA.
Violent Attack of Diarrhoeu Cured
by Chnmherlain's Cole, Cholera
and Diarrh0"a Remedy and
+ rankin, l..

Perhaps u Life Saved.
"a short time ago was taken with a
violent attack of diarrhoea and believe
would have died il had not gotten re.
lief says John J. Patton, n leading
citizen of Patton. Ala. "A friend re-
commended Chamberloin's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrboca Remedy. l bought n
twenty-five cent bottle and after taking
three doses of it was entirely cured
| consider it the best remedy in the world
for bowel complaints.
For sale at Gates Drug Store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
The Great SHOPPING Place.

Call at LOUIS LEWIS. Sure
saving if you are prompt. While
taking stock every thing at re-
duced prices.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
FanClfui Fads.

China silks at figures to aston
ism you at LOUIS LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

You want to be among the first
to call at LOUIS LEWIS reduced
price sale on all goods.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06

Bargains Bargainsll
At LOUIS LEWIS while taking
stock.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-08-06
One Hundred Students From Louis.
lana.

Attended the Cherry Bros.
School of Bowling Green. KY,
last year. Write now for infor-
nation. Address H. H. Cherry,
President, Bowling Green, KY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-06

bore" said she Her mind is unframed. and
she is incapable OF tracing her own best guesses
10 their legitimate source in the common heart
OF mankind. On this occasion. many
Others she was right without knowing II. Proper
Pride is. doubt. the deadliest bore In our
moral equipment. las usual" I said TO my
pretty friend. you have given me an idea:
and as I left her heard her murmur: Now he
has got all he wanted. he goes. II had any
Proper Pride I'd never see him again.
This rnurrnur pursued me; composed long
letters to her as walked home. When reached
home 1 thought ought 10 return and explain
my moodiness which arose. intended TO assure
her. from humility. not from ingratitude. never
from egoism But feared 10 give a wrong I'M
uression: I did not write the letter; did not
20 back Three hours later. after hating my din
ner, stunning my favorite books. and assuming
an icy air toward my devoted housekeeper.
realized that 1 myself suffering from an
acute attack OF Proper Pride. In more ignorant
days might have called IL dignity.
As paced the floor and tried 10 persuade my
better judgment Canother strange moral tyranp
that was a fool. thought OF many examples.
instances AMI illustrations OF Proper Pride In
history and my Immediate experimental OF
which had made for much unnecessary pain.
good deal OF lying. not a few crimes. ana mis-
chief everywhere. I could not remember or dis
cover one case where Proper Pride had led to
anything except evil and sorrow. My own little
ache was a trihe-although II has since mani
tested itself IN the form of a rash on my arm
which battles the local doctor: but then he does
not understand the close connection between the
soul and the nerves.
We all know that Proper Pride is the broad
root from which all love stories in fiction. drama
and poetry fatally grow-either for sadness or
delight II is Proper Pride which estranses the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-06

When ] was boy my two aunts now grand
r,o-bers we're Young. very handsome girls. one
had the kind of beauty which is superstitiously
known as the beauty OF the devil; the other had
the kind Of beauty which is attributed to the
Madonna The two sisters were rarely in
agreement. and the devilish charmer was always
accusing the gentle one of forgetting her
Proper Pride"
where" she would exclairn, lis your proper
pride?"
This question which never answered. has
haunted me through life For years L wondered
what Proper Pride-as opposed to the familiar
daily sin-could be. Yesterday 1 asked my
friend the pretty lady. what il was. "A deadly