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The Elbert County tribune., 1905-04-20

The following day. Laitte. accom-
panied by Pierre and Nato. made a
hasty trip to Shell Island, where he
found all as he had left 1t. and re-
ceived d hearty welcome from all his
followers. But when. early in the aft
ernoon, he returned to Grande Terre.
II was to scene OF great excitement.
An English warship--a brig-was to
be seen In the ofiing, and a boat from
st, bearing white flag. was approach
ing the island.
LATTE went himself In a boat to
meet the stranger. which--as he saw
through 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 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 Lafitte when they had stat
ed their errand, ''as 1t 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 1t So re-
piled LATTE. But in that case must
insist, for your own welfare. that you
go ashore in my boat. leaving your
own to lie of 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
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-04-20
BY j. F. CARRERE

thus after the real full moon, which
is generally on the 18th or 18th of
the month. With this explanation
then of what is meant by the full
moon. namely that it is the 14th Of
the calendar moon, the rule is that
Easter day is always the first Sunday
after the Pascal full moon. which hap
pens upon or next after the 21st OF
March. and IL the full moon happens
on Sunday, then Easter is the Sun
day following. One object of this ar
rangement was that Easter and the
Jewish Passover should not coincide
Easter is always between March o.
and April rs. The last time Easter
came on March % was in 1918 and it
will not occur that early again in this
century.
1t may prove interesting to those
who are mathematically inclined tc
figure out when Easter will occur in
any given year in this century. If 50,
here is a rule they can follow: First
divide the date of the year by 10 and
call the remainder a; divide the date
of the year by and call the remain
der b, then divide the date of the year
by and call the remainder C. Sec.
ond, divide 19a plus "a by 80 and cal,
the remainder d. Third, divide 2b
plus 4c plus Cd plus by and call
the remainder e; then Easter will be
the 22d plus d plus of March; or
the d plus minus 9 of April There
are two exceptions to that rule: II
Easter falls under the calculation on
April 26, put it back to the 18th of
that month, and when it falls on
April 25. put it back to the 18th uil-
less equal 80 and equal 5.
With the substitution of Easter for
the old festival of the Goddess Estera
all the old customs of the Saxons
were not abandoned. but, on the con-
trary, were preserved and Christian
lied. Thus the custom of giving
eggs, many of them beautifully col
ored, to friends at Easter was kent
up and the eggs were blessed by the
church. From the earliest ages the
egg has been considered as a symbol
of the beginning of life and therefore
was considered a very appropriate
present at the beginning of spring,
when all life is budding out and be.
ginning anew. The custom of "pick.
ing eggs" that is to say, of striking
their points together. which is "a.
vored amusement with boys in the
Eastern States, is also probably of
very ancient origin, and was prob,
ably practiced by the ancestors of
our juvenile Americans of to-day cen.
turtles ago. In Washington Easter
Monday is the great children's day OF
the year. On that day thousands OF
children congregate on the rolling
lawn behind the White House and
while the Marine Band discourses
lively music they amuse themselves
rolling eggs down the lawn.
All the week previous to Easter has
been a series of commemoration in
the church, Thursday. Friday and
Saturday being especially solemn fes
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-04-20

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 Lafitte 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 we're clasped behind him, and
his eyes held glitter that was meua~-
ing.
Gentlemen he said, Il agree with
you in saying that the matter is
most important one, for me, as we'll as
for yourselves-so important to me
that cannot decide it as speedily as
you seem to expect, but must have a
few hours in which to give it proper
consideration"
Both officers looked annoyed, and
Capt. McWilliams expostulated.
How can you possibly need to re-
fleet upon proposal promising so
much for you in the way of wealth and
position, as against an enemy who has
prescribed you, and branded you with
infamy? 1t is very important that we
lose no time in pushing the operations
already planned against lower Louisi-
ana. We must act at once; and as
soon as we obtain possession here, our
army will penetrate into the upper
country. to make junction with our
forces from Canada"
1T would appear" said LATTE, as
he threw the remnant of his cigar into
the fireplace and took another from
the box, that you count upon no pos
sible failure in your plans"
"Failure!" repeated Capt. Lockyer,
his face glowing with confidence. "In-
deed, no. Our plan of campaign is
perfected, and we are certain of sue
cess. Regarding our chances, l will
tell you that we expect excellent re-
suits from an insurrection of the
slaves, to whom we shall offer freedom
as the reward for aiding Great Brit
ain"
The cold Indifference of Lafitte,s
face turned to sudden sternness.
do you know anything of the negro
nature. and how It would chow itself
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-04-20

rivals; Thursday in commemoration
of the Lords supper, Friday of his
crucifxion and Saturday the Easter
celebration really begins. In many
parts of Europe, especially in Russia
and during the middle ages, services
were held all night before Easter I'M
til cockcrow, which is the hour at
which the resurrection is supposed to
have taken place. The devout re-
manned for hours in prayer until
morning, when they at once saluted
each other with the salutation,
Christ is risen," to which the answer
was, Yes, he is truly risen.' That
form of salutation is still the one in
Russia Easter morn. In continental,
Europe. however. and in Great Britain
the church began the celebration of
Easter at the mass of the previous
day, or Saturday. and the bells on the
churches, which had been silent since
Thursday, were again rung during
the service.
At the Saturday service, too, in the
Catholic churches a large candle is
blessed and also the new fire to re-
call the resurrection of Christ, the
candle forming a conspicuous object
in the sanctuaries of the churches I'M
til Ascension day, forty days later.
The season is of course one of great
rejoicing after the fasts of Lent and
formerly was celebrated with a num-
Der of festivities which, according to
our modern ideas, are hardly connect.
ed with an ecclesiastical event Thus
in France it was customary to play a
game of ball, in which the partici-
pants were Bishops. Canons and 9th
err church dignitaries. There were
dances in France as late as the sew
enteenth century and other signs of
joy and happiness. The law courts
were all closed and business seems to
have been generally suspended. In
England Easter has been celebrated
as Christian festival since 669, and.
although the Puritans abolished II,
as they did Christmas and other
church celebrations, it las been re-
vived and given muck of it's ancient
splendor. In this country all tina
churches observe it with special mu-
sic, and the fair sex make it the spe.
cial occasion for appearing with their
latest novelties in bonnets
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-04-20
Berlin at Niaht.

Berlin is at its best at night, saws
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 civ
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 a
fairy radiance. It is 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 mir
the million lamps blazing from the
walls of houses. shining across th.. 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 tho
worid.-Montreal Herald.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-04-20

seeming friendliness with their own
fellows and leader. But when LATTE
stepped ashore, he babe 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
scarlet uniforms disappeared inside
the fort with LATTE, began muttering
among themselves as to the meaning
of this strange proceeding.
LATTE, going to buffet at one end
-or the room. took from 1t several cut
glass decanters and glasses. which, to-
gether with large silver box filled
with cigars. he placed upon the table.
Permit me to offer you glass of
wine. or brandy, gentlemen" he said.
Then you may proceed to talk, for l
am at your service. am Jean LATTE.
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 II
for mutual comfort. while they began
10 humble confused apologies.
Proceed" LATTE 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 LATTE
can care to hear?"
Leaning back in his chair. he folded
his arms, and looked steadily at the
two men.
Capt. Lockyer rose. and drawing
from the pocket of his coat a sealed
package, laid it upon the table. near
where Lafittes arm was resting.
There" said Capt. Lockyer. resum-
ing his seat. sis 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:
II have arrived in the Floridas for
she purpose of annoying the only enc
my Great Britain has in the world. as
France and England are now friends.
II 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 reare taking
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-04-20
Lily, Emblem of sprinu.

Legends in plenty cluster about the
lily; one legend of very ancient date
gives the supposed origin of the lily,
of all children of the spring the pal
est; fairest, too, where fair ones are"
Long centuries ago angels coming as
celestial visitants to earth. found it
bare and gloomy in comparison with
the eternal blooms of their home in
Paradise. They entered rocky tombs
and took the shining nantes off the
blessed dead and changed them tn
flowers. From this comes the. beauti-
full and poetic superstition that On
Easter morning in every lily bud IS
hidden an angel.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-04-20

place, and invite you on the following
terms: Your property shall be guaran-
teed to you, and your persons protect
ed. in return for which / ask you 10
cease all hostilities against Spain, OF
the allies of Great Britain; your ships
and vessels to be placed under the or
ders of the commanding officer on TINS
station. until your COMMANDMENT
chiefs pleasure is known; but guar
antee their value in all events.
II herewith enclose you a copy OF
my proclamation to the inhabitants OF
Louisiana, which will. ! think, point
out to you the honorable intentions OF
my government You may be use1ui
instrument in forwarding them; there
fore. II 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 IL any British subject
being at Barataria. wishes to return 10
his native country. he will, on joining
His Majestys service, receive free
pardon"
When he finished reading. which he
had done with rapidity suggestive of
careIessness, 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. Methodist"
He spoke cheerfully and confidently.
as If there could be no doubt of La
ftte's ready acquiescence in the pro-
posal.
DO these papers cover the entire
natter" demanded LATTE. ignoring
the question.
met 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 commandant"
and his followers by acceding to the
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-05
CROP SUMMARY Of
WEATHER BUREAU
WHEAT PROSPECTS ARE eENER.
ALLY PROMISING.
Corn Planting Makes Slow Progress
outlook for Oats Favorable.
Peaches Extensively Killed.

Washington, d. c., May 2.-The
weather bureaus weekly crop sum-
mary, issued today, says:
The weather has been unfavorable
for the termination and growth of
spring wheat in the Dakotas. The
early sown in South Dakota, however
and in Minnesota is doing well. The
outlook for spring wheat in Iowa,
Oregon and Washington is very prom
ising.
Practically all reports indicate that
winter wheat continues in unusually
promising condition, the temperature
of the past week having been more
favorable for the advance of this crop
In most sections of the principal
corn states corn planting has made
slow progress, but extensive prepara-
tions for this work have been made
and with favorable weather much will
be planted during the first week in
May Planting is generally finished in
the southern states and is nearly COM
pleted in the southern portions of
Kansas and Missouri. In the southern
portions of the middle Atlantic states
planting has been actively carried on
and has begun as far north as Penn
sylvania.
The general outlook for oats con-
tinue favorable in the most important
oats states. In Kansas and Nebraska
the crop is recovering from the effects
Of previous cold. In the Dakotas and
portions of the lake region germina-
ton has not been satisfactory. Seed
ing is well advanced in the more
northerly sections of the central part
of the country and has begun in the
northern part of the middle Atlantic
states.
While the reports respecting fruit
are more favorable they indicate that
peaches have been extensively killed,
although an excellent crop is promised
in southern Georgia and in few other
sections the outlook for peaches is
somewhat improved.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-05
Fast Driving at Carrollton.

Carrollton, May 2.--Fast driving
through the streets has become a
menace to the safety of the pedes-
trains. Several times in the past
week some amateur reinsmen, desir-
GUS of sho Wig the speed of his ami
NAL, would drive through the town
on the run, paying no attention what
ever TO people on the crossings. A
stranger coming into town would
think every one was going to a fire,
judging by the recklessness displayed
by some of our horsemen.
A buggy was kicked almpst TO
pieces in front of the fair grounds.
The driver claimed that his horse had
scared at some Gypsies camped along
the road. After the accident the
Gypsies were ordered by the land
owners to move.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-05
RETAIL GROCERS
ASK HALF HOLIDAY
FOR THEMSELVES AND CLERKS
ON EVERY WEDNESDAY.
..Plan Proposed at Meeting Of Asso
citation Last Nieht-EmpIoyers
Take Initiative.

Members of the Retail Grocers' asso-
citation held a meeting last evening at
The Schreiner store on Raft street.
The meeting was well attended and re-
ports of committees were read. A
communication was read from the
state secretary urging that the per
capita tax be paid as soon as possible
The proposition was presented for a
Wednesday half-holiday for the store
keepers and clerks of the city, not only
among grocers but in every line Of
trade II possible. The argument was
made in favor Of this that In other
branches Of business there Is a Satur-
day half holiday, which is impossible
to the retail merchant. Wednesday a
half day could be taken without any
interference with business. This would
give the clerk and the proprietor each
half day at home or for pleasure,
something that is denied him under
the present arrangements and would
to some extent compensate for the ex-
ira hours put in Saturday night.
1t was suggested that many clerks
and business men are compelled to do
some necessary work at home on the
Sabbath day. when If they had a half
day off during the week this would not
be necessary.
The dealers themselves are taking
the initiative in this rather than wait
until the clerks make the demand.
The concession 1t is believed will Gre
ate better feeling between the en-
ployers and the employed and will be
Of mutual benefit.
Another meeting will be held at
Zeiter G Smiths Monday evening, May
10, when the question will come up for
further consideration.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-05
VILLAGE INCORPORATION.
And Proposed School Bond Issue
interests New Berlin.

And Proposed School Bond Issue
interests New Berlin.
New Berlin May 2.--Incorporation
of the village is still on the stir.
When it becomes an accomplished
fact this village will be on better
footing for improvement as the same
rate of taxation now being paid will
furnish the means.
The township trustees met on Sat
urday in the Office in regular session.
They passed on the opening OF the
road east of town petitioned for by
Mathie and others. Other important
business will come up next Saturday
In a meeting in Canton.
An election to authorize the School
Board to issue bonds for $4,000 will
be held on the 9th of May, under the
regular election law Two more
rooms are needed and the board asks
the election to grant them the power
to raise the funds needed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-05

Saturday evening. The young ladies
will bring aprons which they Will
wear during the evening; also a neck
tie to match the apron, which will
be placed in a sealed envelope and
sold to the highest bidder. A May
pole and May walk will be among the
attractions. Ice cream and strawber-
ries will be served
On Saturday evening the "Pikeville
Folks" was rendered by the Dramatic
club to the satisfaction of the large
crowd gathered in Bates hall. The
old favorites, Spot" Clugston and
Fred Muckley were a success in their
new roles Of Hi Harder, mischiev-
Gus kid, and Willie Green, mama's
little boy. The play netted them a
neat sum in the neighborhood of $50.