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The Cook County herald., 1905-09-23
sERNHARDT AND MARIE LLOYD.
When Music Hall Artist Was First
and Sarah Only Second.

When Music Hall Artist Was First
and Sarah Only Second:
Sarah Bernhardt has told in her
memoirs, recently published, about
the result of the final examination at
the Paris conservatory, says the Pitts
burg Dispatch. She was, she says,
almost overcome, failing to receive
even honorable mention for her per-
tormance in tragedy and obtaining
only the second prize for her work in
comedy. The first prize went to Marie
Lloyd, who afterward became a music
hall artistic.
or her chagrin and disappointment
on that OCCASION Nine. Bernhardt
writes:
The tall girl I had pushed went
forward, looking graceful and radiant
as she arrived on the STAGE There
were a few protestations, but her
beauty, her distinction and her charm
won the day with every one, so that
Marie Lloyd was heartily applauded.
AS she passed near me she kissed me
afectionately. We were great friends
and I liked her very much, but I
always considered her nullity as a
pupil. do not know whether she had
received any prize the year before,
but no one expected her to have the
prize. was simply petrifed with
amazement. Second prize for COM
edy, Mdlle. Bernhardt' l had not
heard, but I was pushed on the stage,
and while I was bowling could see
hundreds of Marie Lloyds dancing
about in front Of me. Some of them
made grimaces at me; others threw
kisses; some of them were tanning
themselves, others were bowling; they
were all very TALL all these Marie
Lloyds; they were higher than the
ceilings; they walked over peoples
heads and they came to me, seizing
me, sitting me and crushing my
heart. My face, it appears, was whittier
than my Dress"
The Cook County herald., 1905-09-23

Miss Courtwright stood looking
down the rose-bordered walk toward
the white road. She hummed a little
tune and tapped her white clad foot
in accompaniment.
For the first time since her mothers
death, three years ago, she had taken
off her plain black dress, and to-day
she was all in filmy white in honor OF
Billy's coming. She was thinking of
Billy as she stood there, of his fresh,
boyish enthusiasm, his invigorating
personality and his love for her
which never seemed to change, al
though she had told him every Sun
day for weeks that he was not the
kind of man she could marry.
And after this dash of cold water,
Billy would look very thoughtful for
fully thirty minutes.
They had known each other for al
most five years. Billy had met her
abroad when she had been travelling
with her mother, and the tender, fra
glle little mother had been complete
ly won by Billy's smile
AS for Billy, 81 never knew what my
mother was like" he said to her once,
"but she must have been just like
you.''
They had been so much to each
other, this mother and daughter, and
since the mothers death Billy had
never missed spending his sundays in
the little town where Mrs. Court
icyh ho1 \
ter lived. He realized how lonely the
girl must be, and although sne would
not admit it herself, the impressive
stiffness of the big house was very
trying at times.
Today was one of those perfect
days in June and Miss Courtwright, as
she stood in the door was glad, in
vague sort of way, to be alive
Dear Billy" she mused terderly to
herself, II wonder why he doesn't
marry some sweet dimpled little girl
and leave me to enjoy my spinster-
hood in peace" But the smile died
out OF her eyes at the >hougnt. 1t was
useless to deny that Sunday was the
brightest day in the week to her, and
IAC 1dSC ACW ouuudyS especially udu
become very delightful memories.
Could she ever forget the time they
had broken the Sa5baln ny fishing in
the big lake behind the mouse, her wild
excitement when she had first felt a
tug at her line; how they had worked
to land the big fish, and how dirty and
wet aid happy they both had been!
She had told him that day, as she had
for many weeks past, that she had 40
intention of marrying him and
he had responded, as was customary,
that he would not mention the subject
again.
Finally Miss Courtwright opened the
screen door and moved with a slow
grace out on the porch. A tall young
man in white fannels was coming up
the walk
"Why, Billy, you're late" exclaimed
his hostess, gayly. "But better late
The Cook County herald., 1905-09-23
rench Wit.

Clyde Fitch was discussing French
wit.
''The wit of France" he said, won't
bear transplanting. We shouldn't like
it here. It is too subtle, too unex-
pected, too delicate, and, above all, too
wicked.
Il heard yesterday a French with
cism that exemplifes we'll the Calls
qualities of subtlety, delicacy and
wickedness.
"Two clubmen meet, and the first
says:
"'What is the matter, Charles? You
look blue. Has your wife caught YOU
kissing that pretty governess of
yours?' '
"Charles groaned
"'Worse than that he replied. The
pretty governess caught me kissing
my wife,"
The Cook County herald., 1905-09-23

than never. Shall we sit here or 60
down by the lake,"
'*The lake for me-" answered Billy.
Then earnestly, Il want to talk to you,
Edith. I have something to tell YOU"
This was his usual beginning. Miss
Courtwright sighed in mock resigna-
tion. @=.-.. >..,,'I ~.
Again." she querieds gently, II
thought you were never to speak Of
that subject :, = g. ..--.t -
+ Billy's face flushed slightly at her
words. st am not going to speak of
that subject he said, slowly, as they
sat down on the rocks by the water
lever again" He was watching her
face intently as he spoke = have
The Cook County herald., 1905-09-23

met girl at last who will take your
place in my heart and l am going to
love her always and try and make her
happy. wanted to be first to tell you
this, we have always been such close
friends, l never imagined I could want
any one else for my wife. But, you
see, It's all so useless my expecting
you to love me, and think my future
wife cares for me more than I am
worthy of. She is one of Gods best
works, sweet, straightforward girl"
and Billy barred his young head reyer-
emily.
Miss Courtwright's absent gaze was
fixed on the sparkling water; shs
The Cook County herald., 1905-09-23
An Epi

During discussion Of Oscar
Wilde's interesting posthumous work.
"De Profundis," an editor said:
II had the honor of meeting Wilde
in London on the opening night of
his amusing comedy, The Importance
of Being Earnest A little group OF
us got supper at the Carton and DIR
ing supper the subject of epigrams
came up.
ITO Wilde, as the foremost living
epigramist, the duty of defining an
epigram was assigned.
"He thought a moment, smiled
slightly, and then, in his low and pleas
ant voice, he said:
"'An epigram is commonplace
couched so adroitly that only clever
people can tell what it means" ''- !.
The Cook County herald., 1905-09-23
Case Of Self-ioxe.

:''Woe is mel" sighed the egotistical
youth who had been handed the icy
mitt. There is no one to love me" 2 2 & !
~ s;' Sir rejoined the heartless maid,
you seem to forget yourself. e. q < Chi
cago Daily News. Ii $.s s5 S3gs SO. 8 s: 5s.
The Cook County herald., 1905-09-23
UnavoidabIv Detained.

Judge-You are sentenced to TWEEN
ty years in states prison. Have you
anything to say? a :. g.<s$
:x. Prisoner--Yes, your honor Will
you please send word to my wife not
to wait dinner for me? ..:*533sI f3ss
The Cook County herald., 1905-09-23
\ 7l5'e Confer11ed Man.

: Aes~.'.cse.>~e.N~%NS>$
Contented 4. What makes him :contented?
j ! ne comforts that struggles have
Which men discontented invented, :, >sF. 4
The safety that fighters obtained.
Content in the mire would still wallow.
with trogledytes huddled in caves, :
Or find in trees ready hollow
:: The shelter an animal Graves
Content hinders progress and action
And cultivates ignorant sloth,
Counts study a sort Of distraction.
And pities the follies of both. Il,
Content maketh freemen dependent,
And fastens the shackles on slaves
Its motion is ever descendent
To bitches and paupers' sad graves
But the reyerent hearty submission
To. Deity's footstool men bring,
After toiling with little fruition.
Is different, manlier thing.
w. J. Herbert.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-12-01
FOR FEMALE
CANDIDATES.
A Recent Executive Appointment
Raises Curious Questions.

In the appointment of Mrs. Dearborn
as clerk of the circuit court for Dade
county to fill out the unexpired term of
her deceased husband, Governor Brow
ard may have builded better worse
than he knew. Almost simultaneously,
three Florida editors have advanced the
theory that the precedent thus estab-
lished opens the way for the gentler
sex towards the incumbency of similar
positions throughout the State.
The DeLand News says: If a woman
is competent to fill out the unexpired
term of an elective Office, why is she
not eligible to election to such office?
And, il eligible to the Office of clerk of
the circuit court, why is she not eligible
TO other offices? If she Is eligible, will
there be female candidates in 1906 and
1908? The governor has thrown down
the bars" and the ladies may walk into
any Office within the gift of the people,
The Ocala Banner argues thus: If a
woman can hold the Office of clerk of
the circuit court by appointment, she
can, of course, hold the Office by an
election by the people, and this, as we
have before said, opens up vast field
for possibilities and speculation.
the Office of clerk of the circuit court,
why is she not legally competent to
hold any other elective office? Say, for
instance, Judge of the county court,
tax assessor, tax collector, or even
high sheriff of the county? '""' The
next election will open up a wide field
for speculation. If several pretty, fas-
cinating and attractive young women
consent to enter the race for the various
county offices the campaign will at least
be unique and picturesque. We don't
know Just what we shall see in the next
campaign.
And the Arcadia News maintains that
in making the appointment 1.-THE gov
ernOr possessed no right to make such
appointment, and in so doing he violated
the oath he took when assuming execu-
tive duties Both the letter and the
spirit of the constitution of the State
OF Florida forbid the holding of elective
Office by any except male citizen. IL
follows, therefore, that every act Of
the appointee during her incumbency of
the Office is Illegal and while sentiment
and pity for the widow will absolve her
from all blame or legal ENHANCEMENT,
yet the record Of illegality remains:
The governors desire to aid
may be pardoned It is a weakness
credtable to any gentleman, but his
disregard of the constitution should be
We would like to learn, how
ever, how many Of those who have
commended this appointment stand
ready to endorse the suggestion that
women be allowed TO vote in this State
and be permitted equal rights with men
in the seeking Of the Office? At any
time such innovation ia considered we
are ready To give our aid in its behalf. "
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-12-01
Pure Luck.

Hard luck is almost synonym for la
illness.
Good luck is the twin brother of hard
work.
Luck walks while work rides in a car
rage
Luck pictures a dollar while work
earns it.
Luck dreams of a home, but work
builds one.
To trust to luck is like fishing with a
hookless line.
Luck is a disease for which hard work
is the only remedy.
Luck longs for a dinner, while labor
goes out and earns one
Luck goes barefooted, while work new
er lacks for a pair of shoes.
Luck is a weather-vane with the dis
tinguishing points broken off.
The man who relies on luck is lucky
if he keeps out Of the pooThouse.
Luck takes a nap while brains and
hard work are winning the prize. Elk
change.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-12-01
AI--Spea Privileges
PUBLlcIrY, THE PEoPLE,s WEAPON.
The Course Of The True Democrat
Warmly Applaudsd By The Sun.

From the Jacksonville Sun
We do not agree with the editor of
the Ocala Banner when he advises the
editor of The True Democrat (of ITALIA
hassee) to stop publishing the things
done by the Jennings administration,
that look bad; and turn his attention to
the doings of the present administra-
ton.
That is, we do not agree with all of
the advice given by the Ocala editor to
his Tallahassee brother
We agree with the last part about
turning the light Of publicity on the
acts Of the present administration.
This advice is good. For the acts of
all public servants should be known to
the people, and reputable newspapers
are the mediums through which the
people can most easily be informed.
We do not agree with the first part
of the 0cala advice, about dropping the
investigation into the acts of the Jen-
nings administration, on the ground
that it is past and gone.
This advice is bad, because If fol-
lowed it would result in Withholding
from the people information they are
Justly and properly entitled to.
If the investigation now being prose-
cuted by The True Democrat shows that
Jennings, while governor, committed
wrong or illegal acts, or allowed others
to commit them, it is not too late to
punish him.
If the investigation shows that Jen-
nings conducted his Office to the honor
and advancement of the people of the
State, 1t Is not too late TO reward him
by praise, Office or otherwise.
BY all means let us have light, though
it is late in coming.
Man IL but human even If he be
elected to office, and if he knows that
all his acts are liable to be exposed to
public view, he is bound to more care
fully guard against the liability to err
that all flesh is heir to-
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-12-01
incest once In City.

To Rent. A nice new, clean room,
with all conveniences. Can be used in
one large room or made into three
rooms. Would make a splendid place
for lodge or club room. Apply at True
Democrat Office.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-12-01

Arthur Fleming, young colored
man, who had been playing with a gun
quite while, pretending he intended
TO shoot colored girl. on Wednesday,
il down in the order OF arms style,
when the hammer exploded the cart
ridge, and his head being above the
muzzle, the whole load entered the
head.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-12-01
The First Requisite Of Beauty.

The first requisite of beauty is clear
complexion. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
clears a salIow, blotched complexion as
Il stimulates the liver and bowels, and
the eyes become bright and clear. You
owe Il to your friends to take Il If your
complexion Is bad. Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup does not nauseate or gripe
and is very pleasant to take Refuse
substitutes. Sold by all dealers.
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See Collins for Neat Job Printing.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-12-01

I Syrup Barrels for sale at High
towers. SSf
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-12-01

See Collins for Neat Job Printing.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-12-01
Take the Drudsery Out Of Your Oc-
cupatiOn.


Respect it.
Take pleasure in il.
Never feel above it..
Put your heart in it.
See the poetry in 1t.
Work with purpose
Do 1t with your might.
Go to the bottom of it.
Do one thing at time.
Be larger than your task.
Prepare for it thoroughly
Make it a means Of character building
Do it cheerfully, even If it is not con-
genial
Do it in the spirit of an artist, not as
an artisan.
Make it a stepping stone to some.
thing higher.
Endeavor to do it better than il has
ever been done before.
Make perfection your aim and be sat
isfed with nothing less.
Do not try to do it with part of your
self, the weaker part,
Keep yourself in condition to do il as
we'll as Il can be done
Regard yourself as a co-worker With
the Creator of the universe.
Believe in its worth and dignity, no
matter how humble it may be
Recognize that work is the thing
that dignifies and ennobles life
Accept the disagreeable part Of it as
cheerfuly as the agreeable.
Choose, if possible, the vocation for
which nature has fitted you.
See how much you can put into il,
instead Of how much you can take out
Of il.
Remember that it is only through
your work that you can grow TO your
full height.
Train the eye, the ear, the hands, the
mind, all the faculties, in the faithful
doing of il.
Remember that work we'll done is the
highest testimonial VI character you
can receive.
Use it az tool 20 develop the strong
points of your character and 20 eliml-
nate the weak ones.
Remember that every vocation has
some advantages not found in any other.
Regard il as a sacred task given you
To make you a better citizen, and TO
help the world along.
Remember that every neglected or
poorly done piece Of work stamps itself
intellectually on your character.
Write it indelibly in your heart that
II is better 10 be a successful cobbler
than a botched physician or a briefiess
barrister.
Refuse 70 be discouraged If the stand
ard you have reached does not satisfy
you; that is a proof that you are an
artist, not an artisan.
Educate yourself in other directions
than the line Of your work, so that you
will be a broader, more liberal, more
intelligent worker
Regard il not merely as a means OF
making a living, but first Of all as a
means of making life-a larger, nobler
,,,,,,osv,ou 30 v,,a ,,I.or,H Es.,.ias,ora
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-12-01

Effective November % the 7. S. z.
train for Wacissa will leave Tallahassee
depot at 2 p. m. daily, except Sunday,
returning TO arrive in Tallahassee at
4:30 p. m.
F. p. WOODWARD, Agent.
Subscribe TO The True Democrat.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-12-01
RlanNs Tor Sale.


Among the blank forms kept in stock
at The True Democrat office are the
following:
Deed-No. l. Conforming to the stat
ute.
Deed No. 2. Same, with extended
acknowledgment for dover.
Mortgage Nos. ! and 2, as above.
Chattel Mortgage or Bill Of Sale, with
Note.
Crop Mortgage, with Note.
Turpentine Lease.
Promissory Note.
We also have a supply of "NO AID
MITTANCE" signs.
Call and see them.
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Look on the bright side of things.
There is a bright side TO most every
thing There is a silver lining 20 every
cloud. Why not find the bright spots in
life and look at them? Why weary the
eyes gazing on, the gloom and clouds
while there are hosts of beautiful OBJ
jects before us? Smile and make the
people around you happier Your
chances IN the next world will be much
better for every bit of good cheer and
sunshine you scatter IN this big. beauti-
ful world. - Fort Pierce News.
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Syrup Barrels for sale at High
towers. 3Stf
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-12-01

The Famous Royal Scarlet Brand Of
Canned Goods. Of al kinds, pack Of
1905. just In, at T. B. BYrd's.
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Tell your friends 20 subscribe
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-12-01
Life Insurance Facts.


Louis ID. Brandeis, counsel for the
Equitable Life policy holders commit
tee, delivered an address before the
Commercial Club Of Boston last week,
in which he gave not only some very i'm
teresting information, but some very
important conclusions Mr. Brandeis
said that there are now outstanding i'm
the 80 principal old-line companies in
the United States 2l, 0S2, $50 policies,
covering the lives Of about 10000, 600
persons. Half the population of the
United States is directly interested in
these policies. The aggregate amount
Of insurance represented by them is
Sl2 92s. 1913. 754, which is more than the
actual value of all the steam railroads
in the United States. The amount re-
ceived for premiums in 1904 was $49S,
303, 219 and the aggregate assets were
81, 573, lS6. 500, which is four-fifths as
much a the total deposits in all the
national banks in the United States.
The total income of these companies
was S6l2, 500. Ss7, which is greater than
the total revenue Of the United States
government. Nearly half of the total
assets, or 81, 2i7, 23l, 75S, was held by
the three big New York companies
the Equitable, the New York Life and
the Mutual This is a revelation Of the
financial power Of the life insurance
companies. especially of the big three,
which will surprise even those who be-
lievcd themselves familiar with the
subject
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-12-01

Mems Hats, nice line, going cheap,
at Evans.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-14

University OF virginia. as their chiefest servant
has shared with them this stern self-rsvealins
tutelage.
Touching on the service rendered by the uni
versity toward political freedom II the past Presi
dent Alderman cautioned against eontentment at a
glorious past and urged enthusiasm for, Iresh
deeds for the future. He said;
There IA still a Republic 70 be served. venerable
now for all It's briIliancy, and literally ulaue over
in outward form, In spiritual purpose ana IN IN
dustFial capacity, since 1850. VINO shau leaVeA
this tIlmuIt Of peoples with sObefnees ana sun
DIicifv and Americanism2 What - AmeIlcallls..l ~
eOmin, to signify spiritually to the world! ShaI 1
be alone pride OF power passion Tor achleVenlens'
genius for self-indulgence, made waste OF eneI5y'
as n the ant hill shall Il mean steadfast JUS
lice reepect for law SOOer discipline respOnsiote
citizenship and moral sturdinesS: -
Ths university IS Just one or the circle 0t AtnGF
fcan Institutions seeking 10 guarantee tne Llsne
answer to these large questions OF human WeIiale.
President Alderman closed by appealing to the
pride Of the state in the institutions and pieturing
the growth OF an ideal university which would be
possible with proper support
announcement was made at the dinner tonight
that .Tohn ID. Rockefeller had given 10000 to the
university '.to found school Of education to be
called tho Curry Memorial School OF Education Of
the University OF Virginia. in conmemoraton or
tine great and disfnterested services OF Dr. curry
IN behalf OF popular education IN the South
New-York tribune., 1905-04-14
AGAIN CALLS JEFFERSON A FAK1R.

Syracuse. April 1S.-Dtstrict Attorney William
Travers Jerome OF New-York. was the guest Of
honor at the annual dinner Of the Chamber OF
Commerce tonight. He spoke on "Idealism in
Business" He said he had noticed that one OF the
large Syracuse concerns had provided places of in
nocent amusement for its employees. This. he
said, was right. the tired working people at the
close Of the day did not want to read; they wanted
recreation. The municipal question was going to
be the deciding factor IN State and and national life
He said the corrupt political life only the
Election Of the public sentiment.
'ToO often" said he. the idea of business is
simply to make money. The Joy Of doing should
be the inspiring thought The statesman should be-
lieve in the people. I have called Thomas Jeffer-
fakr, and I repeat II. He a fakir be-
cause he pretended to be democrat. when, in
reality. he did not believe in the people. The po-
litcal machinery OF to-day makes public career
almost impossible unless you bow to the will OF a
political boss. There are no bigger towards in the
world that politicians. You can take them by the
throat and shake them until their teeth rattle, if
you only have the nerve. Whatever such a body as
this says will go in this community. Abstract prin-
clple has effect unless II is embodied in liv-
ing being. The success Of President Roosevelt and
the secret Of his influence the community is this
principle. The most Of us cannot show our valor on
San Juan HILL but we can live life Of sacrifice
for the public good