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The San Francisco call., 1905-04-03
PARSIFAL LECTURE
MARY FAIRWEATHER

TUESDAY AFTERNOON. APRIL 4TH.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 5TH
Mrs. Fairweathar viii be assisted by Illus
trations at the piano by Mr.. Fred Maurer Jr.
Reserved seats now on sale at Sherman. Clay
& Co.'S Prices 81, T5c SOC. Holders OF Con-
ried Opera Tickets upon presentation OF same,
will be entitled to 81 seats for 75c and $50
tickets for 60c.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-03

There Is no tyrant like custom, and
no freedom where it's edicts are not
resisted.-Bovee
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-03

The following calendar is issued by
the California Club for the month Of
April.
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28
MOUNTAIN THUNDERSTORM.


 An Engishman and his wife, with two friends and two guides, were at tempting to climb to the high glacier pass of the Jungfraujoch, when they were overtaken by a thunderstorm, an account of which was printed in the Alpine Journal, and is quoted by Mrs. Le Blond in "Adventures on the Roof of the World"
 After the start, on pleasant morn ing, the weather changed, and when they got to the pass they encountered severe storm of wind, snow and hail. They quickly turned to descend. The snow fell so heavily that for time they could not see their old tracks. Suddenly a loud peal of thun- der was heard, and shortly after writes Mrs. Watson, one of the party, q observed that a strange singing sound like that of kettle was issuing from my alpenstock.
 We halted, and finding that all the axes and stocks emitted the same sound, stuck them into the snow. The guide from the hotel now pulled off his cap, and his hair seemed to have an appearance similar to that which it would have presented had he been under powerful electrical machine.
 eve all of us experienced the sensa- tion of pricking or burning in some part of the body, more especially in the head or face, my hair also stand ing on end in an uncomfortable but very amusing manner.
 "Whenever a peal of thunder was heard the phenomenon ceased, to be resumed before its echoes had died away. At these times we felt shocks, more or less violent, in those portions of the body which were most affected. By one of these shocks my right arm was paralyZed so completely that l could neither use it nor raise it for several minutes. nor indeed, till it had been severely rubbed by Claret, and I suffered much pain in it at the shoulder joint for some hours.
 "The phenomenon finally ceased. having lasted twenty-five minutes. We saw no lightning"
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Scales Not Just Correct.

The stork paid a visit to a Harlem couple the other day and the happy young father rushed out of the house to borrow pair of scales. There were no portable scales in the neighbOrhood.
 "Any bones, any rags, any bottles?' sang a voice in the street.
 ''Here, you?" called the fond father. Come here. I want you to weigh something for me-"
 The junkman followed the proud parent Lp eoH" flights of stairs to the top floor front. Baby was tied uD in a towel and hooked on to the scales. The indicator showed exactly seven pounds.
 Seven poundsw cried the trained nurse.
 Seven pounds!" echoed the father.
 Don't let dot worry you," remarked the junkman. Dose was der scales buy by. I guess the childt weighs ten pounds, mebbe a lot ofer dot. New York Sun.
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Couldn't See the Harm.

The proprietor of a lunch cafe in Philadelphia was greatly agitated the other day to discover a man at one of the tables feeding saucer of cream to a cat. The restaurateur rushed over and commanded the man with the cat to remove his pet from the place. But paid for this cream" pussy's owner protested. Here's your money back. We can't have cats eating here," said the proprietor. The man with the cat couldn't see anything the matter with allowing pussy to feed in the restau- rant and said so. "Matterw echoed the proprietor. "Why, man, people have to eat out of those dishes" "Well," returned the patron in sur prised tone, don't you ever wash your dishes?"
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A Hard Knock.

"There's an awful row on in the la dies literary club" "What's the matter?'
 "Why, the president requested Grace to write an article on her per sonal "reminiscences of the Civil War"
 "WellW
 "Well. Grace claims she wasn't born until ten years after the war was over."-Detroit Free Press.
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Usual Result.

Crter-So you are now a member of the firm, eh?
 Harter-Yes; but I'm not altogether satisfied with my advancement.
 Carter-What's the trouble?
 Harter-The salary I drew as super- lntendent is larger than I can now lfford to DAY
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28
EVOLUTION IN POULTRY.
What Has Been Accomplished by Amer
 ican Chicken Fanciers.

What Has Been Accom- plished by Amer
 ican Chicken Fanciers.
 To get an idea of the great improve ment made in poultry in this country within several decades, principally through the efforts of members of the American Poultry Association, it is only necessary to recall to mind the status of fancy poultry therein, writes George H. Dittor, of Ohio, in a poultry paper About forty years ago, when the craze for the "big breeds" the Asiatics, was on, the assertion, There is nothing for either eggs or the pot that can compare with them," didn't appear to be copyrighted by consider able.
 I remember a neighbor farmer who, in addition to that, added, with great pride "Why, my Shanghai rooster can stand on the ground and eat corn off the top of a flour barrel" which was surely a high recommendation.
 Of the Asiatics at the time were the Shanghai, Brahmas, Cochins and Chit tagongs. There was several years con- tention as to which of the breeds or varieties was the best as an all-pur- pose fowl, the Shanghais at first lead ing in popular favor, but soon after supplanted by the Brahmas, and later on by the Cochins. There was also quite split of the then comparatively few fanciers as to whether the Coch- ins Brahmas and Shanghais were va rieties or distinct breeds" and it yet looks as if the split is still there.
 About the only undebatable real breeds of the period were the black Spanish, Dorking, game, Hamburg and Leghorn; the second, third and fourth also in varieties, and while the black Spanish will likely ever remain what he was then and still is, the Leghorn of the time, the origin of which was then unknown, did not seem to last very long in the suit he wore. He was thus described at the time: Tt resem- bles in size and form the Creole fowl the neck and feathers of the cock a pure white, while those of the hen were marked with small black spots running into a grizzle; the tail feath. CTS darker, with transverse black bars. ' What novelty that fowl, which was the only representative of itself, would be to at least the younger portion of our to-day fanciers!
 The well-known and truly valuable fowl of the then "common" varieties the Dominique, stood so far out ahead of its associates that it might in justice have been classed as a breed. It is generally conceded that from 1t oul present popular Plymouth Rock was evolved.
 Such, then, was about the condition of poultry prior to the time of the American Poultry Associations ad vent, when the great work of evolving both new breeds and varieties was be gun. That it has proved a success il that line and in many other ways the living and growing evidence may bt seen and heard in all sections of oul vast country, thus contributing to tho good of all. So great, indeed, has beer the growth in number of new breeds and varieties of breeds, especially tht latter, that to count them would bt quite a task.
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28
An Unkind Cut,

Biffbang-Thats a swell stud you are wearing, Smithkins. l wish my friend Trotter could get a glimpse of it.
 Smithkins (fattereO-Is your friend diamond expert?
 Biffbang-No; he travels for a plate glass factory.
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28
LIVELY LITTLE BEAR.
Always Happy and Good-Natured When
 Having His Own Way.

One evening the stage driver set down on my lawn a wooden box, from which proceeded curious noises. "Uh! Uh! Uh! Wow! Wow! Scratch, scratch, scratch Wow! Uh-h-h-h-h! These were a few of the sounds which were pouring out of the cracks In the box, and as we went up to investigate we saw large card, on which was written: "Please water me and give me something to eat, but do not give me fruit or sweets, as it makes me sick. I like milk. I am for Ernest Harold Baynes, The Haven Cottage, Newport, N. H." T~is was all very interesting so far as it went, but no clew to the contents of the box, so with hammer and chisel l pried off the cover, and out popped the little black head of baby bear.
 "Oh, the little dear" cried a lady who was present, at the same time springing forward and catching up the cub in her arms.
 "The little dear," however, had been penned up for more than forty-eight hours, and moreover he was literally as hungry as a bear and in no humor for being petted. So he promptly bit the lady, tore long rent in her dress with his hind paws, and she quickly dropped him, having learned one of the most important rules in the study of animals: Never take liberties with any creature until you know some in the case of skunks. A bowl of crackers and milk met with his in- stant approval, and without waiting for it to be set before him, he stood up on his hind legs, seized the rim of the basin with his paws and hoist ed himself into it. Then it was set on the ground, whereupon he lay down, threw his fore paws around it, and fairly buried his little face in the | food.
 Except when he is hungry Jimmy Is not cross; he simply wants to have his own way, and then he is as happy and good-natured as can be. But having his own way means getting into all sorts of mischief, and while his antics are often very amusing, they are sometimes very embarrassing. He is particularly fond of ladies and girls, and he seldom sees one without run ming up to her and clasping her about the skirts with his fore paws anG Dit ing at her in a playful manner. If she happens to be nervous, and runs away, Jimmy" is after her at his best pace, and never fails to catch her unless she takes refuge inside the house.-Woman's Home Companion.
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Tommy Had Upset the Ink.

Tommy-Ma, lend me lead pencil.
 Mother-I just left pen and ink on the parlor table for you. What do you want with pencil?
 Tommy-1 want to write to the editor of the paper to ask him what'll take ink stains out of the parlor car pet.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28
His Awful Blunder.

"See here, young man." said the so- ciety editor to the new reporter "don't let thing like this occur again."
 'Why, what's wrong?' asked the new recruit.
 'In this paragraph" replied the s. e.. "you say the lady was handsomely dressed instead of saying she was 'smaItly gowned.'"
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28
As It Should Be.

"No," said the dentist ''it would simply be waste of good money for me to advertise in the newspapers"
 "Why do you think sop queried the persistent solicitor.
 Because" explained the tooth car penter, my work speaks for itself through tie mouths of others."
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28
Tough on the Owner.
was on the old camp grouI

It was on the old camp ground.
 "Pass de hat" suggested Bruddah Wheatly.
 But the parson raised his hand.
 "No, sah." he shouted, 'dere'll be no hats about it. Pass tin box wd a chain to it. De last time hat was pass ed around heah it nevah came back, and had to go home bareheaded. ."-Chicago News.
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28

Mrs. Neurich-HOw's my son gettin' along with his lessons?
 Private Tutor-Very nicely, madam; although it is sometimes difficult for him Co catch an idea at times.
 Mrs. Neurich-Well, I'd have you know he don't have to catch 'em. We can afford to buy him all the ideas he needs.
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28
Those Newspaper Hints.

Foreman-We need a few lines to block out column.
 Rural Editor (wearly)-Well, say King Edward has begun wearing old clothes, because they are more comfort able. Perhaps it will start fashion that you and I can follow.
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28
How It Happened.

Giles-I had three teeth extracted this morning and it didn't cost me a cent
 Miles-How's that?
 Giles-Had pull with the dentist
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28
An Insinuation.

"Yaws," said Sapleigh, "I-aw-had typhoid fevah when 1 was a boy and they were-aw-afraid I would lose me mind doncher know"
 And did you lose it then?" asked Miss Caustique, innocently.
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28
A New Definition.

Say, pa," queried little Johnny Bum yernicile, "what is a high church?"
 "A high church," replied the old man, lis one in which the right hand of fel- lowship is extended on level with the chin"
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28
Common Variety,

Rodrick-Percy Sapp is always talk. ing about his family tree. Is it really a family tree?
 Van Albert-I've heard SO much about 1t I begin to think 1t Is a chest. nut.
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28
Strenuous Maids

Nettie-How did you manage to cure young Meekerton of his infatuation for you?
 Frances-Took him shopping with me one day and let him see me do bargain-counter tackle.
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28
Similar, but Different.

Miss Lakeside (of Cleveland) )-Waiter, you may bring me some deviled crabs.
 Miss Emerson (of Boston)-I'll have some satanized crustaceans, also.
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28
HIS Little Joke.

You are fair" complimented tho young man. Where are you from?" "St. Louls," responded Ernestine, blushing.
 "Ah, then, you gre the St. Louis fair"
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28

Congressman Burton L. French of Idaho, aged 20, youngest member of the House, is known as Uncle Joe's baby"
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28
No Wonder.

She-Were they anxious to get di- vorce because of misunderstanding
 He-No; believe it was because they understood each other too well.
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28

Isn't it awful the way she has to fight her boy to get him to stay at home?"
 ''Yes. l tell you, if I had a child like that I'd whip him until he real ized what a good home he had"
Holbrook argus., 1905-01-28
Giving Him a Pointer.

Giving Him Pointer. | Mrs. Neurich-How's my son gettin' along with his lessons? Private Tutor-Very nicely, madam; although it is sometimes difficult for him l to catch an idea at times. Mrs. Neurich-Well, I'd have you know he don't have to catch 'em. We | can afford to buy him all the ideas he | needs. Usual Result. CWter-So you are now a member of the firm, eh? | Harter-Yes; but I'm not altogether satisfied with my advancement. | Carter-What's the trouble? | Harter-The salary I drew as super | lntendent is larger than I can now | afford to pay
 Tommy Had Upset the Ink. | Tommy-Ma, lend me a lead pencil. l Mother-I just left pen and ink on the parlor table for you. What do you want with pencil? | Tommy-I want to write to the editor of the paper to ask him what'll take ink stains out of the parlor car et-Philadelphia Ledger. | An Unkind Gut. Bifbang-Thats swell stud you are wearing, Smithkins. 1 wish my friend Trotter could get a glimpse of | it.
 Smithkins (hattered)-Is your friend a diamond expert? | Biffbang-No; he travels for a plate 1 glass factory l hIs Little Joke.
 "You are fair" complimented th. young man. Where are you from?"
 "St. Louis," responded Ernestine blushing.
 "Ah, then, you ere the St. Louis l fair"
 His Awful BIunder.
 "See here, young man," said the so- ciety editor to the new reporter "don't let thing like this occur again."
 "Why, what's wrong?" asked the new recruit
 'In this paragraph" replied the s. e., "you say the lady was Handsomely dressed instead of saying she was 'smaItly gowned.'"
 Common Variety. Rodrick-Percy Sapp is always talk. ing about his family tree. Is it really family tree? Van Albert-I've heard so much II aI,o to I, nut. | Strenuous Maid. II Nette-How did you manage to cure young Meekerton of his infatuation for you?
 Frances-Took him shopping with me one day and let him see me do bargain-counter tackle A New Definition Say pa," queried little Johnny Bum- yerniclile, "what is a high church?'
 "A high church," replied the old man, lis one in which the right hand of fel- lowship is extended on level with the chin" Those Newspaper Hints. Foreman-We need a few lines to ] block out column. , Rural Editor (wearily)-Well, say . King Edward has begun wearing old clothes, because they are more comfort able. Perhaps it will start fashion that you and I can follow.
 An Insinuation.
 "Yaws," said Sapleigh, "I-aw-had typhoid fevah when 1 was a boy and they were-aw-afraid l would lose me mind doncher know" And did you lose 1t then" asked
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-12-07

Ek.oue suseribs pons On connct.
miente de sus numeroaos parroquia-
nes, que desde esta fe,hs, y on mi se-
ganda camedor. los preeios estaran
On re aci6n con la s'tuaci6n scsual;
Ua h(.tsk. II ctvs. Una ternera em
panadA, 10 ctvs. On arrox con gSlli-
NJ, 10 ctvs. On caldo gallego, 10 ctvs
Un bacal 40 ( 10 vizcaipa, 10 ctvs. Una
sopa con carna. 3 ctvs. Una sop& de
gslliaa, 8 etva. jaA mixta, s ctva.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-12-07

y ssi suce vamsnte todos los dem&s
platoa.
Tambien se hacen abonOs para
tanilias q precios limitados, estos con
quincenas adelantadas
Un cub'arto de II 4 y de s & 7 en-
el Restaurant. so ctvs.
Los juev"s y domingos 20 hace up
selecto caldo gallego, los sAbados
pAsteles y .. lAcas con r"llo.
JUA.IG ARCIA.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-12-07
lATlN~ AMERICAN INSTITUTE
dl|l5Ido por Don Jose Domingo Su!SOna
81 w. 9th St. NEW YORK

da y e6caz dc este idioma--Cuidados
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Costumbres. religion tradlcionos
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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-12-07

Instruction en- todos los ramos-
Conduccion adecuads on los estudios.
Traso y direccl6n convenientes al carac-
ssr de lx rsza lasins-Perfecciop amieu-
70 eu 81 idioma espanol, & fin de q. los
lovenes que se nos envian no vuelvan
luego q sus paises hacienda papelss
ridiculcs, sin sabsr hablar bisn, nj sl
espahol, nj el tngles. .-Enssil anza rapi.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-12-07

La Apendici.
tbs es el terror
de la Humani-
dad: estas Pill
doras son Ia sal
vaguardia y por
este las toman
minones de per
sonas. ST ustsd
padece de algu-
..a affection del
Aparato' Diges'
two, tomelas,
que su cura es
segura y rapida
nunca han fa-
llado.
Ell 1nico remedio
4o Nfo1oe 5,roo.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-12-07
Enfermos de

Enfermos de
una Dyspepsia
de 20 amos Sc
han curado to.
mandolas, des-
pues de haber
|probadomilesde
dlferentes medi-
cinas. El doctor
Madison ha ST.
DO el primer es-
peclalista en- las
En f er m edades
del lEst6mago:a a
sus Pfldoras no
Sc resiste ningu.
na enfermedad.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-12-07
Doctor R. Ruiz Arnau

! De regreso de su visje & Europa,
acaba de instaiar su oficina profesio.
nal en la calle del Crlsto. nimero IA.
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y media de- la tarde. d.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-12-07
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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-12-07
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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-12-07
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-19
FInanciaIs Agents Away.

Frigid weather has driven a great many of the financial giants out of Wall street to more salubrious climates. Among those who have sought warmer climes ars John w. Gates and his intimates, who have gone to Texas and California; Charles M. Schwab. who is off for Eu- rope; William Rockefeller and W. K Vanderbilt whose fittings to foreign shores have already been entered of rec ord, and many others of scarcely less im- portance. Mir. Morgan is planning for his usual foreign trip, and has sent his yacht the Corsair on ahead for cruise on the Mediterranean. MT. Hartman, so far as known, will remain here. Russell Sage has concluded to stay in his new house, and the daily press contains the intelligence that he will rent his old house. This bulletin of the conings and goings of the ancient millionaire Is not important, as he has been virtually dead for two years. His affairs are now administered by trustees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-19
Armour and Valentine.

Report is current that J. Ogden Armour and his brother-in-law r. A. Valentine, are about to remove from Chicago to New York for permanent residence The re- cent purchase of control of the leather trust by these two men has given them an introduction to Wall street and they will not be considered strangers here should they carry out their plan of trans ferring allegiance from the Windy City to the eastern metropolis. MT. Armour, as chief heir to his fathers enormous wealth, has long been an important fac tor in Chlcagos financial affairs, and by reason thereof is known in the big banking quarter here. Valentine, as the active manipulator of the speculative Armour surplus, Is recognized as a power on the Chicago board of trade. In the west he Is counted very shrewd. J. Ogden Ar mour is now about forty-five years old As young man he was extremely diffi- dent, largely owing to the fact of a se- rious impediment in his speech. He was partially cured of his stutter by a French expert of voice culture. a man by the name of Georges, who at the time made his home in Cincinnati Soon after his return to Chicago his father gave him s1 100000 in cold cash and told him to see what he could do with it. He went into the bond business and before long became an expert in that line In five years he doubled his money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-19
kessIer a Heavy Winner.

According to popular rumor Count George Kessler has been the largest win ner by the phenomenal rise In Tennessee Coal and Iron, his profits thus far run
 ming far up into six figures. The chief loser in this stock is supposed to be "Jalkie" Field. According to the gossip of brokerage offices there has been about an even swap of dollars between these two plungers. Kessler is believed to have been inspired to make his large purchases of Tennessee Coal and Iron on the strength of what he believed to be inside information that the three big independ- ent iron and steel corporations-Tenne Coal and Iron. Republic and Schloss- Sheffeld-were about to be consolidated and then taken over into the big steel trust on a basis which would net the shareholders fabulous profits. So far as can be learned there has been no recent developments in this grand scheme of consolidation and ultimate absorption, but insiders are still discussing possibilities and, as their hopes brighten, adding to their lines of stock in the different com panies Incidentally a large short inter- est has been severely punished. for the market price of all these securities had steadily advanced. Those identified with the inside management of the three com panies say that the rise in price has been justified by the actual physical condition of the properties and that each and every one of them has a brilliant future re- gardless of whether they combine or go it alone. Controlling interests are not averse to consolidation, but each faction holds out for what the others consider extravagant and unfair figures.