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The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-22
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BY j. SackviIIe Martin.
FRom The Sketch

Bravery, Doctor, said my friend the
third officer, isn't such II simple thing
as you think it. One man is brave in
one way, and anotherin a different one.
Often enough, that which is called
bravery is nothing more than custom.
You wouldn't go up on the fore-royal-
yard in half gale to reef sail, would
you? Not you! You'd be afraid
Well, you might think me a brave man
because 1 would. But then I'd be
afraid to cut chaps leg off, and you
wouldn't.
That was what old Captain Hoskins,
whom 1 used to sail with, could never
understand. If a man was a bit nerv-
GUS about the sea, he used to look
down on him as all sorts of a coward.
But there came day when he learned
better.
1t happened when I was with him
in u three-masted sailing-ship, the
Arrow. We lay at Singapore, along
side Tanjong Pagan wharf, loading
with a general cargo for Liverpool
The principal object in that cargo was
lion that we Were shipping for
London. 1t lay in a strong cage of
wood and iron, with a door in the
front through which it could be fed.
1t was a fine big brute, and every time
it stretched itself you could see the
muscles slipping over its sides and the
big, wicked-looking claws peeping out
of the pads of its feet in a way that
made you very thankful for the bars
We had passenger or two, one of
whom was young girl who went by
the name of Hilda Sanford. Directly
the old man set eyes on her trim figure
and her wealth of golden hair, he was
struck all of heap, so to speak, and
could see that he was promising him
self mighty pleasant voyage.
The other passenger was strange.
lean, wiry man. who wore gold eye
glasses, and kept peering about the
ship in a most uncomfortable way.
He gave his name as Professor Hay.
though we didn't find out what he pro-
fessed until later.
An hour or two before we started
this Mr.. Hay came up to the old man
and began asking him lot of ques-
tions.
Captain" he said nervously, Il hope
We shall have quiet passage"
Il don't see why we shouldn't"
said Hoskins genially.
Mr.. Hay looked up at the sky.
There seems to be q good deal Of
wind about" he said.
pretty fair" said Hoskins. THAT'S
what's going to take us home. Not
being steamer, we can't do without
it"
You're sure it's quite safe?" asked
Hay.
Safer says the old man. getting on
his high horse, ''satei I'm sailing this
ship
The Professor smiled apologetically.
You will excuse me, Captain" he
said, Il did not mean any offence.
The fact is l am constitutionally nerv-
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-22

to it," said Hoskins modestly. "a
brave man and n pretty woman are
two of the finest sights in creation
They ought always to be together.
There was something in his tone that
made her blush, and though she agreed
with him, she took the first opportunity
of clearing off to another part of the
deck.
Shortly afterwards we put to sea.
For the next few days we had the
best weather, and everything went
smoothly. l could see one or two
things that set me thinking. The
first was that the old man was making
himself uncommonly attentive to Miss
Sanford. The second was that Mr..
Hay, in Il quiet and timid sort of way,
was thinking a good deal of her too.
Fol- my part, l thought the girl fancied
Hay rather than Hoskins; and though
she couldn't avoid the ''old man. and
could not help listening to his sea
yarns. l could see her eyes turning
forwards towards the waist, where
Hay was putting in his time looking
at the lion.
One afternoon the skipper was sit
ting h" side Miss Sanford on the poop
deck, when Hay came up the COM
panion and made his way towards
them.
There's something I want to tell
you, Captain" he said. Its getting
on my mind and making me quite I'M
comfortable. That man whose bust
ness it is to look after the lion isn't
doing his work properly. The animal
isn't getting enough food. 1t is de-
veloping savage nature. And yeStcr-
day, when l went to see the man about
ii, 1 found that he was intoxicated.
l really think you should interfere"
OF course, the "old man. should
have interfered. But he didn't like
being told his duty by the little Pro
fessor, especially when the girl was
about, so he just sneered.
II 81 pose you're afraid of the beast
escaping?" he said.
Il should certainly regard it as I'M
fortunate" the little man replied.
You see, a drunken man might be
careless about the fastenings. l must
really insist upon your speaking to
him.
Hes not one of my crew." said
Hoskins. Il have enough to do to
look after them. If any of them get
drunk, they'll hear of it. But this chap
is passenger, even if he is only a
steerage one. He can do as he likes
with his spare time. If you're SO
darned frightened about the beast,
you'd better look to the fasteningS
yourself"
Excuse me-" said the Professor
stiftiy, that is not my business. The
animal does not belong to me. 1 have
done what believe to be my duty and
can say no more"
He turned away without even 4
glance at the girl.
THAT man." said Hoskins, looking
after him, sis frightened of his own
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-22
Margaret Anglin. who refused TO pro.

Margaret Anglin, who refused to pro-
coed with the third act of william
Vaughn Moody's play until he signed
n document giving her the exclusive
American, English and Australian
rights to it, was born in the Canadian
House of Parliament twenty-five years
ago That her birthplace was un-
usual resulted from the fact that her
father, Timothy Anglin, was Speaker
OF the Canadian House and her mother
was there during a session.
Miss Anglin has been on the stage
ten years, her first important engage
ment being with James O'Nelll, with
whom she played Mercedes in Monte
Crlsto." In Mansfeld's production of
the famous "Cyrano de Bergerac" she
had the part of RoXanne, and later
was star in the Empire Theatre Stock
Company of New York. For two years
she has been at the head of her own
company, and has achieved marked
success in "Zira.'
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-22

Gus on ship-board. 1t is a feeling that
have never been able to overcome.
The "old man looked at him with a
sort of good-natured contempt.
you've no call to be alarmed he
said; wen take you to England safe
enough"
The Professor smiled again and
walked off into the waist, where we
had fixed up the lions cage. 1t
seemed to have q sort of attraction for
him, for he stood before it for at least
a quarter of an hour. Hoskins looked
after him, and then turned to Miss
Sanford. who was sitting near.
mice sort of chap to have on
Ship" he said. "a man like that ought
to stick to dry land"
well, you know, l have fellow
feeling for him, Captain" she an
swered; I'm afraid of the sea myself"
.Ah," he said, but you're woman,
you see. A bit of fear is all right In
q woman. It's natural to them. But
with n man it's different. A man
ought to be afraid of nothing"
And are you not afraid of anything,
Captain p she asked.
Not l." said Hoskins. you can
have the biggest storm ever Matched by
the China Sea and I'll thank you for it.
It brings out all the good in man."
at must be nice to be SO brave"
she exclaimed.
"Oh, it's all right when you're used
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-22
A Russian does not become of age
until he is twenty-six.

At the recent Grecian athletic games. the
Russians made particularly poor showing
withstanding their extensive Manchurlan
training.
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-22

shadow. Let me give you bit or
fatherly advice, Miss Sanford. When
you are looking for man to marry,
never select coward. A girl like you
wants someone who will protect her in
times of danger; someone she can rely
on and look up to-
"Tm not thinking of getting mar
ried,' she said shyly. But when do,
I'll bear your advice in mind, Captain
"That's it," said Hoskins. Think
over it carefully. And as for getting
married, I'd be glad if you'd think
over that too"
She started, with frightened look.
"Oh, Captain!' she said. "Please
DON'T
"Miss Sandfordr' he said, "Hilda!
haven't you a word for a poor old sea-
man who worships the very ground
you tread on? Think over it. None
but the brave deserve the fair, you
know"
you mustn't speak like this" she
exclaimed, rising as though she We're
distressed. "You are older than I am.
and don't know that you are brave
man. 1 have only your word for it.
Please don't speak to me about this
again."
The "old man" saw that he had gone
too far. "Waitr' he said, don't be
frightened. 1 promise not to say
word until We reach England. Before
we get there, If we have bit of rough
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-22

The Washington Post says that that
German stable hand who was imprisoned
for three weeks for swearing at one Of the
Kaisers horses twill hereafter curb and
birdie his temper bit" Should think
he would.
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-22
LOVE AND ADVENTURE.
THE THEME OF THE STIRRING
Serial STORY BY SIR CONAN
DOYLE, CREATOR OF SHER-
LOCK HOLMES,
This Exceptional Story, Highly Illus
trated, Will Start in the Next Issue
of This Magazine Section-Be Sure
of Your Subscription, SO as Not
TO Miss the First CHAPTERS,

We have arranged for the publ
cation in 10 issues, of the thrilling
story of love and adventure, "Thc
White Company" by Sir \. Conan
Doyle, author of Micah Clarke, The
Study In Scarlet. Sign of the Four ana
the Shorter Sherlock Holmes Detective
Stories.
THE White Company. to write
which Mr.. Doyle read 1913 contem-
porary books, is tale of the battles
of England's Knight Grants. her re-
doubtable men-at-arms and her Won
drous long-bowmen, during the period
when all France was harried by the
famous Black Prince. In those times
when gunpowder was just coming to
be used in crude form, the English
long bowman could send his gray
goose shaft, with deadly effect, dis
tame of 42O yards, or practically a
quarter of II mile. The bows were
made of yew, tough and springy, and
the arrows were of ash, long, and
feathered and straight.
so we toast all together
To the gray goose feather
And the land where the gray goose
flew"
The White Company is the sequel to
Mr.. Doyle's great story, Sir Nigel, for
which he received Twenty-Five Thou
sand Dollars.
In presenting the revised "White
Company" we are Offering our many
readers one of the most stirring and
powerful stories written by any mod
ern author.
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-22

It is annouced that the pump trust will
increase Its capital stock. by. some eight
million dollars We refrain from making
the usual watery remarks which might be
suggested In this connection.
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-22

Friends of Secretary Taft admit that a
man constructed on his generous plan of
architecture has small chance Of escape
when an enthusiastic Presidential bee takes
notion to get after him In earnest.
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-22

The Muck Rake writer's are said TO be
going after the fertilizer trust; probably
not, however. tooth and nail.
The La Jara chronicle. (La Jara, Conejos County, Colo.) 1896-19??, 1906-06-22

It is now stated that the japanese General
Kuroki is none other than Sir Hector Mac
died some years ago In India. The story
is ridculed in Russian circles. as these
people say they know, many of them per-
but dead one.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-11-16

At the fifteenth anniversary OF the
Central Baptist Church last Sunday,
the following clubs reported the follow
Ing amounts: Sunday school, Miss
Cora Hickman, superintendent, 1900;
Sparkling Jewel, Miss Grace Manner,
president, Sl0.25; B. Y. P. u, Mrs. Cal.
lie. Matthews, president, $3.50; Excel.
Sior Club, Mrs NJ. Williams. president.
$l3.40; Faithful Few, Mrs. NJ. Peoples.
president, $3.50; Home and Foreign,
Mrs. G. NJ. Mason. president, $4O.S5;
Lady Masors, Mrs. Augusta Harris.
president, 1880; Pastors Aid Society
Mrs Ellen Oneal. president, sl51.3O:
Western States and Territories, Mrs
l.. Dickerson, president, s2S355; c. B.
Hill gave $3.50. through Western States
and Territories Club. Pastor
Douglas, $50, divided to all
the clubs, Mrs. L. V. Douglas,
&l2.5o. to Western States and Terrific
ries, and $40 to Pastors Aid Society.
Mrs. Callie Matthews gave $3.50 TO
the Western States and Territories.
The church and pastor thank ali who
assisted In any way.
CHARLES D. DOUGLAS
Pastor.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-11-16
Medicinal Value Of Fish OH.

The Welsh consider the oil from
the liver of the sting ray to be good
for burns and other wounds, while the
Norwegians use the oil from the live,
Of the king OF herrings tchimacra mon
strossa) for treating some disorders
Of the eyes. The latter is also said
20 be good for all wounds and bruises
The oil of the turbot is considered .
good external remedy for swellings,
while the ball Is said to be excellent
for affections Of the eyes. The oil
from the liver OF many fishes is useo
incidentally the more notable exam
pies being the cod and the oolacb an.
or candleash. Of the Pacific coast
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-11-16
Developing Her "Epo.n

The modern girl talks glibly about
her personality" and spends q great
deal OF time, she will tell you, In
developing 1t, though she has only
the vaguest idea what is meant by the
process. What are you going to do
now you are grown up?" asked an
elderly maiden aunt of a niece who
had just emerged from the schoolroom.
I am going to cultivate my ego" was
he composed reply Of the debutante.
"A Countess" IN the London Out
look.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-11-16
The Heart That Knows.

inc hcdFt nat knoW0.
See, the cherry blossoms whiten all the
way,
Locusts swing their censors, jonqull.
glow with light.
High the plumes OF lilac In the south
wind sway;
Roseate as the peach blossom comes tn.
Day from Night.
See the tender oak leaves. weaving in tn,
sun
Lace work OF their shadows on the
sheep-cropped lrass.
Can there be another when this day is
done?
HOLD o, heart and grasp lido not let
1t pass
Yet, Q. love, you tell me: AN the day,
shall shine,
IL we meet them loving: lilac. cherry
rose,
Have a constant message for your hear,
and mine,
Have constant message for I, @ heart
that knows.
To each heart that knows. lJ,s n the
kind earth lies
The force that tints the astcr or turns
the rose to fire
hidden flame and subtle which never.
never dies,
A changeless flame that burns love H.,
the worlds desire"
Maurice Francis Egan. in Smart So,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-11-16
Not True to Life,

One OF the leading portrait painters
II London had sittings not long ago
from a lady Of wit and fashion. Her
husband. a peer. went to see the por.
,rait when 1t was finished. and was
asked by the artist to give his opinion
of 1t. He was not an art critic. and
ne replied quite innocenty. looking
irst at the lady and then at the por.
rait: IT 10 very good; It is excel
snt but ! think thsrs is's little TO
uvcA yspess about tSs neutA."
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-11-16
BENEFITS GOOD EVERYWHERE.

Pueblo, Colo
w. +. Wagner. Esq. Assist. Supt
American Life.
Dear Sir: wish 10 give you this
letter OF eopmendation to express my
satisfaction tor the way you have
treated me in my late Illness. The
American Is certainly success when
IT. comes to paying claims right. Hop
Ing for your company continued sue,
esas. Yours truly.
BEATRICE benson,
iott Otoas.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-11-16

Miss Lizzie Williams entertained at
the parsonage Of Shorter church COM
memorative of her fifteen years in the
choir OF the church. 1t was jolly
crowd and with such an excellent hos
tess everybody had good time.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-11-16
Napoleon Expressed His Surprise.


Napoleon Gauiette. q French. Cana.
alan. who was for many years an oper
alive in one OF the cotton mills in the
south part Of Grafton. Mass, returned
there for few days visit Hn showed
great interest al the various changes
that had occurred in the village and
when told that this family had gone
back to Canada and that one had
moved to Fall River, and that John
Thibideau was married. etc, etc. tc
each he made the same comraent, Ut
tered in slow, surprised wsr: Is DAT
So? Din't use tie So
Where's ole Mis- Planchuite?" he
asked
Mrs. Planche'te7 Oh, ahe diel
year ago" was the rerlv.
is dat SO? Din't use be so"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-11-16

William j. Baker has been appointed
as a regular patrolman, he having
passed the examination before the
Fire and Police Board.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-11-16
Pastor.

DR.. .Westbrook has installed a nebu-
lizer with which he viii treat the nose,
ear and throat.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-11-16

Mrs. William Watkins, who was
operated on last Wednesday at ST. Jo-
seph's hospital, is doing nicely.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-06-30
Deadly Serpent Bits

are as common in India as are sto-
mach and liver disorders with us.
For the latter however there is a
sure remedy: Electric Bitters; the
great restorative IN d i C n Q, of
which S. A. Brown, of Benefits
vile, S. c., says: "They restored
my wife to perfect health, after
years of suffering with dyspepsia
and a chemically torpid liver"
Electric Bitters cure chills and fe-
yer, malaria, biliousness, lame
back, kidney troubles and bladder
disorders. Sold Oh guarantee by
Il. j. Liable druggist. Price SOC.
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The following new government

The following new government
order will be of interest to boat
owners or crafts propelled by 60
soline, gas petroleum, Daptha,
fluid or electricity, and of fifteen
tons or less. 1t compels all such
boats carrying passengers for hire,
to be equipped with a life preser-
YER for every passenger carried.
The boat thus operated must be in
charge of a licensed engineer and
pilot. A license for operating
such crafts may be obtained with
out the necessity of an examina-
ton except as to ordinary qualifi-
cations. However, such license
may be revoked or suspended for
misconduct, gross negligence, reck-
lessness in navigation, intemper-
ance, or violation of the law. Ii
revoked, the person holding such
a license shall be incapable of OBJ
tanning another for one year. In
cases of vessels of ten tons gross
or under, the positions of pilot anc
engineer may be held by one per
son. Signal lights should be car
ried on all boats running aftel
night.-FRANKLIN wATCHMAN.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-06-30
Unknown Friends.

There are many people who have used
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarr-
hoea Remedy with splendid results. but
who are unknown because they have he
STATED about giving testimonials of
their experience for publication. These
people, however, are none the less friends
of this remedy. They have done much
toward making it household word by
their personal recommendations tn
friends and neighbOrs. 1t is good me-
dicine to have in the home and is wide
ly known for its cures of diarrhoea and
all forms of bowel trouble. For sale by
T. j. Liable.
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The Vicksburg Monument to
Louisiana Troops.
mes-Democrat.

An effort will be made in the
Louisiana Legislature this week
to secure an appropriation or the
promise of one for the erection OF
a monument in honor of the Lou
isiana troops who took part in the
heroic defense of Vicksburg, dur
ing the civil war and of markers
which show where these Loulsi-
ana troops were stationed during
the siege. The fact that the Uni
ted States have already acted in
this matter and have made appro-
priations for State monuments,
some of which are already in posi-
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To Outlaw Gambling in Flu
lures.
Farm and Ranch.

Many can recall the first time
Uncle Sam denied the mails to the
Louisiana Lottery Company. 1t
broke up the business virtually.
True the cancer established itself
in Honduras, but its business is
not one-tenth of it's former vo-
lume. Now comes Jack Beall,
congressman from Texas, and Of
fers bill to prohibit brokers and
others from using the mails and
telegraph lines and preventing
mailable papers from carrying cot
ton future advices, etc.
This may appear too drastic to
some at first glance, but if it will
reduce by one-tenth the bucket
shop gambling in cotton futures
now SO common in nearly all por-
tions of the South, the bill will
fully justify itself. There is every
reason for believing that if these
cotton future "advices" and cotton
gambling twaddle that fill our dai
ly papers in every nook and cor
ner of the South were skilled" aDC
the hand of the government laiG
upon the mails and telegraphs il
restraint of this unlawful ant
wasteful business, it would los,
one-half its volumn in less thai
ninety days. The government
should deny it's mails to this ant
to every form of gambling device
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1906-06-30
SATURDAY, JUNE 80, 1906.
LAWLESSNESS.

We learn that the latter part OF
last week six men during the night
took q negro living at Cade sta
ton and gave him serious whip
ping.
The wife Of the negro is said to
have recognized Luc and Lucos'c
Mallet and affidavits were made
for their arrest, the other four
men were not recognized.
This negro some Tina ago had
made aliidavits against Lucosic
Mallet and Numa Gnilbeau living
at Cade for having forced him to
make mortgage note in their ia
vor for the sum of $500, which
he claimed he did not owe to these
parties. This case appeared al
the last term of Court and the &C.
cused were acquitted.
The whipping OF the negro ii
not surprise, it was expected tina
the negro would be punished by
certain lawless element living il
the vicinity of Cade.
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Following The Flag.

When our soldiers went to Cuba
and the Philippines, health was
the most important consideration.
Willis L. Morgan, retired Com
missary Sergeant U. S. A., of Ru-
raj Route l, Concord. N. H., says:
II was two years in Cuba and two
years in the Philippines, and be-
ing subject to colds, took DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, which kept in perfect
health. And now, in New Hamp-
shire, we find it the best medicine
in the world for coughs, bronchial,
colds troubles and all lung disea-
ses. Guaranteed at L. j. Liable
druggist. Price SOC aud 81. Trial
bottle free.
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Mr.. L. E. Delahoussaye made a
trip to Baton Rouge this week.