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The Washington times., 1905-07-15
Would Shut Off Compel tion.

In sucn case as / have cited, IL the
commission had fixed a certain rate to
that point, that must be the exact rate;
nothing higher, nothing lower may be
charged. and as no change in the rate
could. under the law, be made without
the consent of the commission. then that
competition would be shut off, and South
Carolina. and SO the whole South. must
bear her loss OF trade extension in that
direction
I'm time the seven commissioners will
have fixed all rates, doubtless, upon a
strict mileage basis. and competition be-
tween railroads would cease
This, then, is 10 be the disorder Gre
ated for our country, but acting injuri-
ously. as | see il, upon the South more
than upon any other section. beca use
the South more than any other section
Is now developing more rapidly, and
needs more encouragement from the
railroads than ever before. All of this
retardatfon to be the outcome Of the
present legislation, which was before the
last Congress and which VIII doubtless
be among the first bills presented for the
attention of the
The Washington times., 1905-07-15
Harmful Especially to South.

You are all doubtless familiar with
the present interstate commerce law
and regulations. but l fear that very
few of you really understand what is
proposed as the outcome of the agita-
ton which has recently been created
and cultivated throughout the land,
which agitation finds expression in the
ESch- bill. This proposed
legislation is what we consider most
harmful to the whole country, and es-
pecially to the South. In this bill is
mach that would hamper the develop
ment of the South.
Let us reason together about our
common needs. You surely must have
freedom TO come to your own railroad
men about your own transportation af-
fairs Do not permit such laws TO be
enacted as will deliver you and US 10
any other control. Remember the needs
OF the South, remember also her iIlim-
liable attractions and her allurine CD
portunitieS. Let her be free forever
10 enjoy her own freedom. The rail-
roads of this country. as you well know
have led truly and well in this devei-
opment- Allow us to continue this
work with harmoniousneSs and mutual
helufulneSS."
The Washington times., 1905-07-15
NEW HANP SH|RE
On HER METTLE
Will Entertain Peace En-
yOys in Lavish Manner.
STATE STANDS ALL EXPENSE
Proposed to Quarter Commissioners in
One of Finest Hotels on New
England Coast.
STATE STANDS ALL EXPENSE

The local people and the State of
New Hampshire have asked for, and
been granted, the honor of entertaining
the Russian and Japanese peace plen-
ipotentiaries during the period of their
conferences at Portsmouth The finest
available hotel accommoda tons will be
furnished the distinguished visitors.
carriages will be placed at their COM
mand, and various forms of entertain
ment will be provided for them by the
citizens of the Granite State
Secretary of State Pearson, of New
Hampshire, told Assistant Secretary
of State. PIERCE. of the United States
Government. that that State would con-
slider it an honor to have the peace en-
VoSs IS its guests, and promised that
they would be furnished with such ac
commodations as befitted their personal
dignity and the Importance of the COM
mission. The offer has been accepted.
and Mr. PIERCE is now in Portsmouth,
making the final arrangements. in CO.
operation with New Hampshire's repre-
sentativeS.
The Washington times., 1905-07-15

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMB1A-INEZ L ROSEN-
jecJ Of this suit is 10 obtain absolute d.
vorce on the ground Of adultery. On mo-
ton OF the complainant, il is this 18th day
OF July, a. ID. 1875, ordered that the de-
PENDANTS, Richard W. Rcsenbaum and Rose
N or h..fc. h..
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11
Berlin at Nidht.

Berlin is at its best at night, says
a traveller. They have discovered the
secret of electric lighting, and when
people step out from their offices and
shops at eight and nine o'clock at
night, it is into an enchanted city.
The solid palaces, the monstrous stat
ues, the enormous houses and wide
spaces of the long and stately streets,
are then soft and gracious with q
fairy radiance. 1t is a city not only
of prosperity, but Of pure delight. The
heaviness of the buildings and the
rigidity of their lines are blurred and
softened. In the clear northern air
the million lamps blazing from the
walls of houses, shining across the in
terminable streets, and glowing in a
straight line down the whispering av-
enues. have something of the magic
gentleness and sensuous inspiration of
an Arabian story. You begin to think
Berlin is the greatest city in the
world.-Montreal Herald.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11
Prourcssive Game.

Arrange the room with small table,
TO seat four at each, just as you
would for progressive whist, and
make up your minds what game is TO
be played at each table. At one
there might be the marble and pen
Gil game, in which the task set is to
lift the marble up with two pencils
and deposit it in a basin, difficult
feat, as you will find when you try.
At another a racing game might be
provided, and at a third the alpha
betical geographical one might reign,
for which pencils and pieces of paper
will be wanted, since the task set is
to write down as many names of
places that begin with given letter
in given time as possible.
Having decided upon the different
games, the players must be seated,
and as soon as one wins a game or
test at one table he moves on to the
next, proceeding as fast as possible
on his way to prize, for prizes are
given to those two who first come in
winners, and BOBBY one to the in
dividual who arrives last.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11
How, When and Where.

One of the company goes out Of the
room, whilst the others choose word
10 be guessed, one with two or three
different meanings being the best.
We will suppose that the word
spring" has been thought of. When
the person who is outside the room is
recalled he Cor she) asks each one in
succession, How do you like it?' The
answers may be Dry" (meaning the
season., "cold and clear" Ga spring of
water), strong" Ga watch spring.
and high" "a Jump. The next ques-
ton is: Where do you like it?" And
the answers may be: Anywhere and
everywhere" I'm hot weather. In
the clock" The game is to try and
guess the word after any of the an
swers. and if right the player last
questioned takes the place of the one
who is guessing; if wrong, the ques-
toner must try again.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11
Charades of a Moment.

Here are some charades that can
be produced in a moment without re.
curing any scenery or other prepare
ton. They may be called table cha
rades," because most of them need
only the ordinary things to be found
in any dining room.
Tie bit of ribbon in a bow to a ia
bic knife. The answer is "A Gay
Blade"
The dinner bill with the same bit
OF ribbon attached to it represents the
Belle of the Room" Lay a coin on
the table and fork or two on top of
it. The group signifies 'Forking Over
the Cash" The cayenne pepper cas-.
ter placed alongside of a salt cellar
represents "A Hot Seller" Cellar
The vinegar cruet by the side of a
bunch Of grapes, Of course, means
Sour Grapes" Spoons placed on each
side of a pair of anything, such as
napkinrings, knives or forks, repre-
sent "A Spooning Pair" A match and
two bowls in lire, of course, show "A
Match at Bowls" Two matches along
side Of a spoon and napkin ring
mean Matched, Not Mated" A
cracked china plate stands for 1.-THE
Partition of China"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11
Guess Who | Am.

This is a simple little game, but it
makes lots of fun. The advantage
about it is that it requires no thinking,
no knowledge of books, no prepare
ton of any kind; it is just a jolly
game to make boys and girls of any
age roar with laughter.
One of the players is to be blind
folded and the others stand about the
room as they please The blindfolded
one then walks or gropes around until
he touches player, and the player
touched must then stand still and
make noise in imitation Of some ami
NAL, say cat, dog, a COW, a pig or
q horse.
If the blindfolded player chooses he
can have the sound made three times
and if he then guesses the name Of
the person the person takes his place.
If he does not guess correctly he re.
leases the player and tries again.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11

He spoke cheerfully and confidently,
as If there could be no doubt of La
fittes ready acquiescence in the pro-
posal.
do these papers cover the entire
matter?" demanded LATTE, ignoring
the question.
mot altogether" began Capt Nc
Williams; then he paused and looked
at Lockyer, as if preferring that the
latter should explain.
This he did by charging upon the
manifest and great advantages to re-
suit for the, Barbarian commandment
and his followers by acceding to the
proposition, entering the service of His
Britannia Majesty, and placing all
their vessels under the control of the
English. He added, with much i'm
pressiveness, that, besides the rank of
captain in the British navy, he was
authorized to promise LATTE the sum
of thirty thousand dollars in gold.
LATTE, instead Of replying, walked
to the fireplace, and standing beneath
the pictured face of his idol, Napoleon,
whose eyes seemed to be regarding the
group with cold intelligence, looked
down at the two seated men. His
hands were clasped behind him, and
his eyes held glitter that was menac.
ing.
Gentlemen" he said, II agree with
you in saying that the matter is a
most important one, for me, as well as
for yourselves important to me
that cannot decide it as speedily as
you seerl 10 expect, but must have a
few hours in which to give it proper
consideration"
Both officers looked annoyed, and
Capt McWilliams expostulated
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11

simple as they are mystifying.
Draw a bird on one side of a card,
directly in the center. On the other
side of the same card, also in the Gen.
ter, draw a cage, of size suitable
to hold the bird. Pas a cord through
each end of the card so that when the
latter is suspended by these held in
the two hands, both bird and cage
will be right side up"
Hold the card up to view, the cage
side toward the spectator, and say,
Now bat your eyes and | will put a
bird in that cage" At the same time
begin to twirl the strings so rapidly
that the image of the cage has not
time to vanish from the vision before
the bird is in full view, and vice
versa.
Be careful always to have the twirl-
ing stop with the cage side Of the
card out, as in this way the mystery
may be prolonged for some time.
The illusions may be varied by hav.
ing a horse on one side of the card
and rider on the other; dog run
ming on one side and cat running on
the other; in the latter case, however
neither figure should be in the center
of the card.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11

fellows and leader. But when LATTE
stepped ashore, he bade them dispense,
and motioned his guests to precede
him up the pathway leading from the
beach.
They lost no time in doing this, scru-
tinized keenly by the resentful and
still puzzled outlaws, who, when the
the fort with LATTE, began muttering
among themselves as to the meaning
of this strange proceeding.
LATTE, going to buffet at one end
OF the room, took from it several cut
glass decanters and glasses, which, to-
gether with a large silver box filled
with cigars, he placed upon the table.
Permit me to offer you a glass of
wine, or brandy, gentlemen" he said.
Then yom may proceed to talk, for |
am at your service. am Jean Laftte,
the 'commandant'-if such / may be
called-at Barataria."
Both officers stared at him in undis-
guised amazement. Then they again
looked at one another, but now as if
for mutual comfort, while they began
to humble confused apologies.
Proceed" Lafitte repeated, paying
no heed to their discontinue. What
do you want with me-what can any
English colonel have to say to Jean
LATTE of Louisiana that Jean Lafitte
can care to hear?"
Leaning back in his chair, he folded
his arm s, and looked steadily at the
two mea.
Capt Lockyer rose, and drawing
from the pocket of his coat sealed
package, laid it upon the table. near
where Lafitte's arm was resting.
'"There" said Can't. Loclyev. resum.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11

Eyes, mamma; ! have already told
William TO put the side-saddle on my
horse.'
Very well. You may call at the
grocery and get some celery; and be
sure to bring an apple. Go also to
Lanes and order ton of coal"
I'm afraid | can't remember all
that, mamma"
well, bring me my desk, and
will make memorandum for you.
There's the baby crying; what in the
world is the matter now, wonder?"
Master Toms upset the cradle,
mum, and spilled the baby" said
Norah, opening the door to the sitting
room.
TON again! That boys organ of
mischief or awkwardness is bigger
than his head. Why, there is no pa
per in the desk! Lok in the paper
case, Mary, and get me some. Here
is your list at last. Be off, now, and
hurry back home"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11
.5SSLAFTTTE "
U u III I0UESIA
BY MARY DEVEREUX
- ILLUSTRATIONS c. WILSON
Oa9vzShS sxICo
RdaA5R
BY MARY DEVEREUX

ing his seat. "is a most important
communication, intrusted to us by Col.
Nichols, for conveyance to your
hands. We have orders to await your
answer"
The paper ran as follows:
81 have arrived in the Floridas for
the purpose of annoying the only enc
my Great Britain has in the world, as
France and England are now friends.
81 call on you, with your brave fol-
lowers, to enter into the service of
Great Britain, in which you shall have
the grade of a captain; lands will be
given to you all, in proportion to your
respective ranks, on peace taking
place, and invite you on the following
terms: Your property shall be guaran-
iced to you, and your persons protect
ed, in return for which I ask you to
cease all hostilities against Spain, or
the allies of Great Britain; your ships
and vessels to be placed under the or
ders of the commanding officer on this
station, until your COMMANDMENTS
chiefs pleasure is known; but l guar
antee their value in all events.
81 herewith enclose you a copy OF
my proclamation to the inhabitants of
Louisiana, which will, l think, point
out to you the honorable intentions of
my government. You may be useful
instrument in forwarding them; there
fore, if you determine, lose no time"
Should any inhabitants be inclined
to volunteer their services into His
Majesty's forces, either naval or mill
tary, for limited service, they will be
received; and if any British subject,
being at Barataria, wishes to return to
his native country, he will, on joining
His Majesty's service, receive a free
pardon"
When he finished reading, which he
had done with rapidity suggestive OF
carelessness, LATTE refolded the
papers, placed them in their cover, and
slipped the package inside his coat.
Capt. Lockyer was the first to speak.
Now, Capt LATTE, what have you
TO say to us. that we may report to
Col. Nicholls?"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11
The Board Ready for Use.

holding the address book, calendar,
envelopes, pens, pencils, etc. The
bands should be tackled down secure
ly. Inkstand, stamp box and pen
wiper may be attached to the board
or not, as you choose, but if they are
attached, it should be with strong
glue, such as the cabinet makers use.
A flap of cloth may be attached to
one side of the board, which will serve
as a cover when the board is not in
use.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11

AS a fisherman was going home
ward carrying a live lobster. he fell
in with a game keeper. to whom he
showed his catch. He suggested that
his friend should place his hand in
the Holsters claw, but the gamekeeper
declined the proposal with thanks.
The fisher then limited that the keep
ers dogs tail might be experimental
on, and the keeper agreed. The mo-
ment the dog felt the pinch, it bolted,
Raging the lobster behind.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11
Ten Nouns.

Boys and girls who wish their
games to be something more than
mere time-killers will find this one
especially interesting and entertain
ing. 1t is intended for young people
who have reached the composition
writing age, and will prove a good
test of their readiness in that art.
Each player is provided with pen
ell and sheet Of paper, and someone
selected for the purpose then die
tates ten nouns, which the players
are to write at the top of their papers.
The nouns must have no connection
with each other in sense.
Then the players are told that they
must each write a little story. in
which they must use all ten of the
nouns. A time limit should be fixed ;
say, twenty or thirty minutes, and
the stories are then handed in to the
person who acts as judge. He reads
them all to the players, and then Sc
lects the best two or three, to the
given.
Suppose, for example, that the
nouns given to the players are vase,
stick, side-saddle, celery, apple, coal.
desk, cradle, organ, paper case; here
is a story showing how they are to
be used
THE BROKEN VASE,
at was very careless in you. Tom.
Yes, suppose the vase may be mend
ed, but | have told you often not to
flourish that stick about in the way
you have been doing. Mary, as you
are going to town. will you get some
cement from Johnston's?"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11
CHAPTER Xxx.

The following day, LATTE, accom-
ranied by Pierre and Nato, made a
hasty trip to Shell Island, where he
found all as he had left it, and re-
ceived hearty welcome from all his
followers. But when, early in the aft
ernoon, he returned to Grande Terre,
1t was to scene of great excitement.
An English wa-ship-a brig-was to
be seen in the offing, and boat from
it, bearing a white flag, was approach
ing the island.
LATTE went himself in a boat to
meet the stranger, which-as he saw
through a CLASSIFIED, besides its
crew, two officers in the English nav
al uniform.
The officers introduced themselves
as Capts. Lockyer and McWilliams, of
His Majesty's navy, bearers of a mes
sage from Col. Nichols, commander of
the forces in Florida, to Capt. Jean La
fitte, "Commandant at Barataria."
II will take the message, gentle
men" said LATTE, when they had stat
ed their Grand "as it is not quite
possible that you will be permitted to
land on the island"
At this the officers conferred with
each other in low tones; then the one
who had introduced himself as Cap
tain Lockyer, and who was the senior
of the two, addressed himself to La
fitte.
I'VE cannot do this Our orders are
to see Capt. LATTE himself, and to
place the message in his hands"
Very well, gentlemen; be it So" re-
piled LATTE. But in that case l must
insist, for your own welfare, that you
go ashore in my boat, leaving your
own to lie off the island"
The Englishmen consented to this,
and the boats were brought side by
side, so that the officers might board
the barbarian craft.
The outlaws, wondering and excited,
and with arms ready for use, stood
watching the returning boat, wherein
the hated English uniforms showed in
seeming friendliness with their own
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11

To play this game the hostess
should supply as many sheets OF col
ored paper, about ten inches square
as there will be members Of the party.
A few extra sheets would not be amiss
to provide against accidents. The
paper should be rather stiff, but of a
kind easily torn. In the middle Of the
back of each sheet a number should
be written, and q list of animals
should be made with numbers CORE
spending to those on the sheets.
When everything is ready for the
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11
GAME OF GRoTEsQUE ANIMALS.

you, but you must not tell any one
what that animal is. Please make
the tear so that the number on the
back OF the paper shall be on the
back of the animal"
When all have finished the animals
are placed on a table each player is
furnished with a pencil and sheet of
note paper, on which he must write
what he thinks each animal is, with
the number attached that he finds on
the back These lists are then signed
and passed to the left and the hostess
reads the names and numbers from
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11

her original list, the guests marking
those that they hold accordingly.
The answer most closely CORE
spending to the original list is award
ed the first prize and the poorest re-
production gets tie BOBBY prize.
Such animals as the following may
be tried; The elephant. the dog, the
cat, the rabbit, the donkey, the calf
and the horse, and you need not be
surprised If the one that seems easiest
turns out to be the one least resem-
bling its original. The game affords
81 hour or two of rare fun.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11

game to begin, the hostess calls the
guests to her, one by one, and gives
to each a sheet OF the paper, whisper
ing at the same time the name OF the
animal on her list that is numbered
like the sheet she gives the player.
Each player must remember his ami
NAL, and must keep it secret.
When the players have all received
their paper and arc seated again. the
hostess says:
IT want each of you, if you please.
to tear out of the paper you have the
form of TIE animal whoec name | gave
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11
Homemade Lap-Roard.

Many persons. old and young find a
writing board for the lap great con-
venience. and a homemade contriv-
ance is here described. 1t is easy to get
a lap-pad, of course, but this is pad
fully equipped with all the convent
ences and implements that one could
need.
Get a fiat board of we'll seasoned
wood, not too thick, and of the size
that you would find most convenient.
Cover it with cloth of some dark serv-
iceable color, and tack it round the
edges with brass-headed nails; or you
might get furniture tacks to match
the cloth in color.
Use bands of good silk elastic for
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11
Iumhled Words.

Here are some sentences that it is
fun to try to repeat quickly:
She sells sea shells by the seashore
Seven selfish shellfsh showed some
shrimp sideways.
Prudently peel prime potatoes.
Royal rulers rarely really read rid
dies.
Faint flames frequently feed fierce
fires.
Truly rural.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11
Have Something to Spare.


lave something to spare.
AS you go on your way.
If only a smile,
II is needed to-day.
For many you meet
Who are sad all the while,
Have something to spare.
II it's only smile.
Have something TO spare,
AS you travel along,
If only a word
Or a cheer-giving song.
For many are bent go
Meath a burden of care,
And many are close
To the vale of despair.
Have something to spare,
If only a tear,
A message of hope,
Or a whisper of cheer.
For joyless is life
To some. all the while;
Have something to spare,
II it's only a smile.
James Rowe in Buffalo Times.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11
Bonus for Power House.

Citizens of Deerfield have petitioned
the council to bond the village for
$4,000. They want 60 hand the
money over to an electric railway to
induce the company to locate it's
ROVER house there.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11
Nonaaenarian Mail carrier.

The Oldest mail carrier in the
United States recently died at Three
Rivers. His name was Rufus Payne
and he carried the mail up to within
a few days of his death, at the age
of 80.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11
ECO Famine at Holland.

An egg famine prevails at Holland,
and, for tho first time in years. the
much-desired product cannot be pur-
chased in the local markets.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-03-11
Bank at Parma.

A new bank has been formed at
Parma with capital of $4,000. w.
II. Burletson, for the past eighteen
years with the lonia County Savings
bank, will be cashier.