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The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-06-23

He was still In GOD SplritS
when he left of work that
afternoon, but some slight hes
itation about returning home
sent him TO the Bricklayers' Arms
instead. He stayed there until closing
time, and then, being still disinclined
for home, paid visit to Bill Smith,
who lived the other side of Tunwich.
BY the time he started for home II
was nearly midnight.
The outskirts of the town were
deserted and the houses In darkness.
The clock Of Tunwich church struck
twelve, and the last stroke was just
dying away as he turned a corner
and ran almost into the arms OF the
man he had been trying to avoid.
"Halloa!" sail Constable Evans,
sharply. Here, I want word with
you"
Mr.. Grummit quailed. "With me,
sir?" he said, with involuntary re-
spect.
what have you been doing to my
flowers? what fiowe 2"
'You know well enough" retorted
the constable. "You got over my
fence last night and smashed all my
flowers down"
you be careful wot you're say
ing" urged Mr.. Grummit. why, I
love flowers. You don't mean wot you
put in so careful as been spoiled?"
You know all about It," said the
9 Unstable, choking. "I shall take out
q summons against you for It,"
"Ho!" said Mr.. Grummit. "And
wot time do you say It was when
done IT."
Never you mind the time" said
the other.
Zoos It's important" said Mr..
Grummit.
"My wife's brother--the one you're
so fond of-slept in my 'ouse last
night. He was Ill arr the night, pore
chap; but, come to think of it, tn
make i'm a good witnes for my inno-
cence."
IF ! wasn't policeman, said Mr..
Evans. speaking with great delibera-
ton, "I'd take hold o. you, Bob
Grummit, and I'd give you the big
gest hiding you've ever had in your
life"
IF you wasn't a policeman" said
Mr.. Grummit. yearningly, "I'd arr
murder YOU"
The two men eyed each other visit
fully, 10th to part.
IF I gave you what you deserve 7
should get into trouble" said the
constable.
III gave you a quarter OF wot
you ought to ave should 60 to
quod," sighed Mr.. Grummit.
Il wouldn't put you there" said
the constable, earnestly; IT swear I
wouldn't"
"Everything's beautiful and quiet"
said Mr.. Grummlt, trembling with
eagerness, "and I wouldn't say a
word to soul. I'll take my solemn
davit wouldn't"
when I think o. my garden-'
began the constable. With sudden
movement he knocked or Mr.. Grum-
mit's cap, and then. seizing him by
the coat, began to hustle him along
the road. In the twinkling Of an eyc
thew had closed.
Tunwich church chimed the half
hour as they finished, and Mr.. Grum-
NIT, forgetting HIS own INJURIES,
stood smiling at the wreck before
him. The conStable's helmet had been
smashed and trodden on: his uniform
was torn and covered with blood and
dirt. and his good loks .narred for a
fortnight Mt least. he stooped with a
groan. and. recovering his helmet,
tried mechanically to punch Il into
shane. He stuck the battered relic on
his head, himself,
1T was a fair fight" he STAN
mered.
The constable waved him away.
Get out o. my sight before change
nv mind" he said, fiercelv: "and
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-03-01
That,e yvhat Ia Is rala Dor.

The cares OF state don't rest 50 heav-
fly on Mr. Roots shoulders that they
Kill bis love for a Joke now and then,
says the Brooklyn Eagle. The other day
one Of crowd Of newspaper men ask
I'd the secretary FOR the latest news In
the Venezuelan situation.
Venezuelan aituationT' replied the
secretary. with d bland smile. II didn't
know there was a Venezuelan situa-
ton"
According 10 reports, Minister Rus
sell II having hard time,
Well, that's what he Ii there for,v
said Secretary Root. with another Of
BIS expansive smiles. I'VE can't pay
our ministers big salaries. you know.
without expecting them to do soma
thing 70 earn the money Pittsburg
Uiepsfch
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-03-01

SINGLE BLOOM or sTOKRsIA cYASRA.
described by botanlsts as being ma
tive Of wet pine barrens in South Caro-
lima and adjoining states.
In recent trials It has succeeded on
high but well enriched sandy soil
where summer rains were frequent,
towering as In moIster situations. j.
w. Duncan OF the American Associa-
ton OF Park Snperintendants has said
OF It. HStOkesia cyanea is a little
known plant which should find place
in every border"
1t can be readily raised or multiplied
from division and by its roots, each
one Of which, II disconnected from the
parent plant aud given good care, viii
make plant and flower the same sea-
son. Strong plants Of good habit and
free Towering qualities which II is de-
siredsto perpetuate should be grown in
this manner, as 1t Is more reliable
than raising plants from seed.
One point In ifs cultivation Is said
to be essential, and that is that at the
north 1t must have location that is
high and dry during the winter months,
for excessive moisture is fatal TO 1t In
the north at this season. 1T should
prove a very desirable boon where
bugs and disease prevent the success
full growth OF China asters, as its azure
blue flowers are very useful for cut
ting, concludes writer In an ex-
change.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-03-01

The Late President Robinson Oh Brown
university had spent half a recitation
period In explaining deep philcsophlc-
a point to his senior class when he
asked rs there any student present
who does not undersfand7''
A certain student put up bis hand
aEd said. Il don't" Immediately the
disappointed president proceeded to no
through the various steps again very
carefully, concluding with, lido You Mi
understand nowY'
1hs same fellow raised hls hand
again and again said, II don't
Well" replied the president, III can't
fufuish brains f0r you.D
No. was tie quick reply, s'some
can't
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-03-01
Impoverished soil

Impoverished spiE, like llnpov-
crisllel blood, needs q proper.
fertilizer A chemist BY nnaIyz.
inn Ille soil ean tell yon what
fertilizer 81 use for different
l.HaliIets
II vnif lsIvta II impoverished
elr shetsr win tell sou wllnt
. xtal ipe.l II fsrtilIze il nusl giyst
y ahe fl,.is ~ eorpuaeles tint
llfH las'llluis init n mnv be yoil
aA'esI i is'lti, h.'i more likely You
iilxsl 4 concentrated fat food,
md ut II Tue element lacking
ia .souf syeteil'l
There II IA iut fpod that Ii
II, esssily sligexied and nssilni-
llliel 81
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-03-01
mssunaer.sooa ~. censr..sman.

mssamAeFstOoa the Cem9ressman.
Young man. said Representative
Webber Of Ohio. do you ever drink
The Ohio 0fficehoIder addressed look
ed up with glad surprise. Mr.. Weber
Is serious man and the other had new
Ct regarded him as a possibility IN the
buying line. 1t so happened that the
ofFiceh0Ider was very, very thirsty and
that they were In the capitol, where II
II not possible to. buy q drink, but
where congressional committee rooms
have secret store.
II should say So be promptly and
enthusiastically responded. what
committee room shall we go to. Mr..
Webberf This Is very kind. / need
the thing you mention worse than any
thing on earth just now"
''You misunderstood me- said Mr..
Webber severely. Come over here
and let me talk to you In this corner"
And the man with the arid tongue
had to listen for half an hour to a
temperance lecture that was long, deep
and excessively dry. When he finally
escaped be was seeing red. He looked
up Mr.. Webber's record and found that
be was famous as the most violent and
Yociferous advocate Of total abstinence
IN ali Ohio. Washington Cor. New
FORK Times.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-03-01
NEW SHORT STORIES


u w. DnsY . @1N~s
A certain odd darky made q hsbst
e gotng es1 10 > tree which grew zesr
has cabin and prayfDg bali an hOuF
each day. One day near the end 81 his
supvlieAtien boy who WIS net far
on heard htIn say, oh, Lawd, u dis
po' sanner done innyfhing wrong tea
arap big rock On his haid- /"
IF he prays that same thing tenor
row bis prayer Viii - answered" said
tie boy 10 hinself 90 be walked away.
TIE nsxs DAP be climbed 70 the top
az he tree, taking nfteen psund rock
win. him. At tho usual tine the dsFsy
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-03-01
ThaaKhs war 4 rnr.e.

The late General Isaac ]. Wistar Of
KhllaaelpillA Wa condsmnins war at 4
meeting u the Academy Of Natural
BQlNMeew. ~ the end of vivid dascrlp.
ton of wars horrors be smiled.
"a w0mnn. he laid. twice married
sEsod Win her secoDd husband bssida
she grave IN her nrsF
Here. she laurmured a hero lies.
1eW would not biz nv husband today.
thek. lad John not been killed It 0st.
syDbufn
CA re man cried ilsrcsiy. .whas :
eurse whk tsI'
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-03-01
CommIs sIenes'
Proceedings.

TX F0fmk q r Ks6 ~ -
nd m ~ W. - snrnenE wgFil
eM,kgs Ill pFeseui alse tie auditor.
Affeak. NeIs T0gEeGson bzs made
asafag tSss ne wae eSroDeoEsIy 40
6eH ssrss i Yozd resi tzx "A $50 fcf
slAs geaf lsts ana &kzt III a6 Oref ffsg
geafs & age, therefore vi
pe0 gbas gse eaid road boil Gaz
q - ~ glse ysar ls95 81 stricken
sfNe0 s2e gax llgss
xeaa. Enstzesae ETnneau TAI
gG&ge aedavIt aEsaf Re was erTone<0s'
II a1kd sisA ) road 81 IL n 81. 80
w ne gezr IstE ard fhag he was "a
yxaf n a9e fiji rid rear apd bavine
go tise safd road poF Eax f0r eaid
YeaH tl5eFefgFe n Il
Ises sye0 Ehst regupaIng Warrant
f04 vi III foe sA~ie0 tn Gsse sat6 Etis.
f1ksl,e DfnneaU.
Whereas IA appears tisas fhefe vas
nj eff0ueGss assessment On tie NM
Of section II. township VI, W range 81
~ tie yeaf 1906. therefore be ii
lses0lye1 that TIE valuation Re re-
diced fFmn tzez5.00 10 $4,000 Tor
kaid year ard me county treasurer II
directed ~ figure the sax accoFdingly.
Whereas. y appears ttaza there saA
all erWne0ns assessment CO lots "a, "A,
~ ". u. and " bIeck II, gown III
Alcesieg, foK fpe ycsf Is1S, therefore
bit
Ie9gised aiiat Ilie valuation chi ali
los ~ the said yeag he reduced from
e2,s oe " sI4o00 and tile county erea~
safsg + directed 10 figure Ehs TAX ac-
cDfdlnxi
whereas II appear tEat there was
au err ne0sss assessment 90 the ri,
M ard vi, 81 of section ~, toHD-
slsIp sg u range ~, ard Oh the 81.
NWs a. section NJ, township ID Of
range e and upon the XVI 81 section
s'1s township W. IL range ~. for the
year 1876, therefore BE- ii
Resolved THAT the valuation OH the
atf,ys described lands be reduced one
dtslIar per acre fOr saId year and the
county treasurer Il directed b. ngnre
tIte TX accordingly.
Whereas the Farmers 4 Merchants
Hank Was erfUDeOusly assessed With
personal property for the year 1906,
therefore be III
Resolved that The valuation he re-
duekd from $4,000 ID $4,000 % for
aald year 1908 and the county treasur-
cf q directed 10 figure the fax accord,
lnaIy
Whereas. Il appearing that the per-
Mnal assessment III tils i'nl0n hank,
log Company N Bereel0rd, =. hi, was
omitted for TIE year IDO5, bc IL
Resolved that tho Valuation OF The
sala E'nlnn BANKING Company be and
II hereby Ilxcd Al 100000 and the
county auditor Il hereby directed 81
enter fiAe Name upon she lax lists for
eaId year AID send che same II the
county treasures f0f collection.
Whereas. n nlcaFa hiss made am.
uasit that III Wa era0ne0usiy assessed
with sehool pol toz IL sI.00 gor the
year iA0t and tIlat ~ WIS not resi-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-03-01

came forward and after praying for
some time said. 40 before, ION, Lawd,
ef dis POI sinner done innything wrong
jes drap a big rock on bis haid."
The boy Immediately let 60 the rock.
which Ia falling struck the pious old
man on the head and sent him sprawl
ing In the dirt. Leaping to his feet,
the excited black shouted at the top
81 his voice, "oh, Lawd, can't yer take
q joker
That's just it," said the boy; ''too
many people are Just joking when they
prAy."-Farm and Ranch.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-03-01
THE BLUE AsTER.

r4s Azure Blooms Are fapfiFat1h@
the Popular Fancy.
Untii three or four years ago ne
BEAUTIFUL corn covered aSter ist0kesia
cyaneaJ, although advertised IN rev
catalogues ard known 10 few special
Ists la hardy plants. was scarcely
known 70 tie general gardening public
the reason being that il was generally
conceded - be Il swamp loving plant
on account Of It's native habitat Il Is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

Reports from Nottingham, England, by Consul F. W. Mahin show that the years prospects in the wool trade are exceedingly good the world over. The question of markets is being con- sidered by interested parties, and the conclusion is reached that not for over thirty years have prices and condi- tions been so good as they are to-day. The conditions in April were all to- ward making higher prices. and an- other upward movement was notice able in May. This, says the consul, surprises even we'll informed persons. in view of the conditions and unpre- cedented rise in wool prices during the past four years. It is noted, be- sides. that there is a complete absence of speculation, advancing prices be- ing purely the result of a bona fide demand. It is remarked that the sat isfactory quantities of wool absorbed by Americans are helping to sustain values. The high prices made . for wool still on sheep's backs. with other indica lions. point to an indefinite con- tinuance of current values. if not yet higher. The calculations of experts are not based solely on local condi- tions, but on the unprecedented con- sumption apparent everywhere. for they say in every manufacturing coun- try the world over wool users are uni formly busy, with no present indica- tions of any slackening machinery. The only possible check to high prices now apparent, according to expert opinion. is in augmented supply. Australia. for instance. is expected next year to make a record wool clip, current conditions there being highly favorable to such a result.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

Some clearing of the monetary sit. nation has been afforded by Score. tary Shaw, says Banker Clews. His withdrawal of the s10.000.0O0 re- gently advanced to the banks to facil- itate gold imports was wise and time ly, inasmuch as it strengthens the re- sources at his command and places him in a position to lend assistance In the autumn should occasion re- quire. The foreign situation is but little changed. Although bankers in Paris are more or less concerned about developments in Russia, there is still an abundance of funds at Paris seeking investment. Parisian financiers, however, have important government and municipal loans i'm pending, consequently more or less disappointment is evidenced in New York at our inability to market fur. ther issues following the success of the Pennsylvania s50.000.o0o loan. Moreover. the French are character. istically cautious in making invest. ments. and will probably insist upon more knowledge and experience with American investments before com hitting themselves very extensively The present local outlook is for firm rates in time money. Large crops al high prices and continued business activity will make extensive demands upon our monetary resources. and the inelasticity of our currency sys- tenn, or its non-adsptability to large sudden demands. exposes us 10 pc riods of more or less stringency dur. ing the last of the year. Recently sterling exchange has been declining and talk of gold imports is resumed Nevertheless. monetary prospects after the middle of August involve more or less uncertainty unless bank. CTS succeed in preparing themselves beforehand
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
HEARD IN PASSING.

The birth of the kaisers grandson on the Fourth of July may mean that henceforth there will be disturb ance of the peace on that date in Ger many, also.-Providence Telegram and Tribune.
 MT Rockefeller enjoys being chaf- fed, and even valet John ventures to
 joke with him once in a while," says
 veracious reporter. Encouraged by this Knowledge, certain humorous
 district attorneys in Ohio and Indi- ana are preparing to poke little fun at him when he returns to this coun- try-Providence Bulletin. The British shrieking sisters who attacked Secretary Asquith, husband by the way of one of the most accom- plished women in England, are told by the London Spectator that the chances of women obtaining the par liamentary vote were nevery very bright, but what little chance there was has now vanished altogether Bridgeport Farmer.
 The news that Walter Wellman's trip to the pole by the air line route has been postponed for year is proof that Wellman is not the fool some people were led to believe. By the time the year expires it is pretty safe betting that this foolhardy un- dertaking will be postponed indefi- nitely. Meantime Walter will have got a lot of advertising which ought to create a demand for his magazine and syndicate. articles.-Fall River Globe.
 This country pays handsome com pliment to Japan in making the re- quest that an official representative of the United States army and navy be allowed to visit the island fort at Tokio, with view to inspecting the same and modelling from it similar one for this country, or at least mak- ing use of some of the best features of the Japanese fertilization in the island fortification which Uncle Sam proposes to erect at Hampton Roads, midway between Capes Henry and Charles. The American representa- tive who will make these inspections at Tokio is Brigadier General Story, who is now in Japan.-Ansonia Sem tinel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

The crowning of King Haaken re- stored the historic Morse kingdom af- ter a lapse of centuries during which it has been kept subsidiary to Den mark or Sweden. Its peaceful restor. ation to the family of nations is the most remarkable event of the twen. tieth century. Notwithstanding his solemn reverence for the crown which he accepted as religious duty, says an exchange, King Haakon is a good enough democrat for any coun- try to-day. "While I go walking" he said. cit is simply in the midst of my people," If he keeps that pace he will walk down history's pages as king of the Norwegians rather than king of Norway.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
Peaceful Little Island.

In the Island of Sark the most seri- ous offenses are trespassing and leav- ing gates unlocked. for the result is that often the cattle get on to the cliffs and fall into the sea There are l00 inhabitants and one prison. but ii has had only one prisoner, a small girl, who had stolen handkerchief, and she sobbed so loudly that they lei her out
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
A Musical Plant.

Tn Nubia there is a strange plant called "isofar." When the wind blows it sends forth musical sounds closely resembling those of the flute. The natives. who are ignorant supersti- tious people. regard the plant with dread. There is no reason for this for the plant gives forth its unusual sounds because of certain thorns al its base. These are pierced with tiny holes by insects who search for the gum in the plant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
Milk Drunk by Turks.

Tn Turkey there Is great con. sumption of the milk of the buffalo, the common COW, the goat and the eve, but it is hardly ever used in a natural state. According to a paper read at the London Academy of Med icine, the milk is kept at mod crate heat until its bulk is consid. erably reduced. After slow cooling the milk is treated with a ferment taken from the previous days sup ply. In a few hours a kurd forms which is called Yaghourt The prep. aration is preferred to milk. and 1t has a pleasant. clean, acid taste, and is, of course. nutritious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
Her Occupation.

A young English farmer wishing to have his banns published. went td see the parish clergyman. The rev. erend gentleman asked him several questions. all of which he was able to answer with the exception of one 'Is your intended spinster?" the clergyman asked. He paused ir thought. Then he replied: "No. sir; she's a dressmaker."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
Same Thing to Him.

"oddest thing" observed the mar with the interpretive nose, ''but forget even the commonest sayings. For instance. at this moment cannot complete that well-knovn quotation
 'All's fair in love and'-and so forth
 How does it go. anyhow?" "All .s fair in love and marriage" offered z subdued-looking man with rolling-pir bumps all over his bald place.-Puck
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
Worlds Largest Flower.

The largest flower in the world has been supposed to be that of raffiesis arnoldi, which forms the entire plant sand grows to a diameter of three feet as a fiat, circular parasite op trees in Java and Sumatra, but still larger-single specimens of which weigh as much as 22 pounds-have been reported to exist in Mindanao. one of the Philippines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
land Agent pead.

Seattle. Wash. July eo-Colonel Simon Winfield Scott. for sixteen years general land and tax agent of the Pacific Coast company. died yes- tsrday. aged "A years He was taken i'll last May with paralysis. and has been confined to his bed ever since Before coming to Seattle. Colonel Scott vas in the government Indian Joseph after his capture by General NfIez
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
Heat for sterilizins Milk.

It is asserted by high authorities that neither great heat nor long main tenance of the requisite temperature Is required to sterillze milk suspected of containing the germs of diseases such as tuberculosis. The baeilli Of that terrible disease are destroyed by "a temperature of 105 degrees in fvt minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
A Daily Thought

Tn every friendship. troubled and in complete as it may be. there are ties stronger and more durable than oui interested struggles and our shori anger. We think we detest people whom we like. Mountains of disputes separate us from them; a word ii often sufficient to cross those noun sairs.-GeorEe Sand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20

Does evil still your whole life filll -poes wee betideI
 Your thoughts abide cn suicide.
 You need pill.
 Now for prose and facts-Dewftr-s Little Early Risers are the most pleasant and reliable pills known to- day. They never Fripe Sold hy H. VI. Lake Drug Co. and Joseph A Smith. s2s Bank street Brooklyn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
Usefulness of Asbestos.

Asbestos can fairly lay claim to the title of being the most useful of all minerals. It has been called g mineralogical vegetable. It is both fibrous and crystalline. elastic. yet brittle, a floating stone, which can be readily carded. spun and woven into tissue. In Germany it is known as stein-fachs tstone fiax), and the miners of Quebec give it quite as expressive a name-pierre cotton (cot. ton stone).
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1906.

Tender souled readers are informed that the competitors on the great dail- ies do not have to set up the excru- ciat headline Crushed to Death In Auto Crash for every issue. It is cast solid and kept standing in the form ready for details of the freshest horror.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
SGst i: cssi. esia'' Langley
Intelligent Travellers.

A well-known museum in England contains cork model of the Coliseum in Rome. The keeper was showing a party of American visitors over the museum and mentioned that this was made in cork" That is curious T said one of the ladies. we are just going to visit some friends there" "I mean, madam" he explained, that this model was made out of csrk." That is still more curious" she replied ."our friends live just little way out of Cork"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-20
rnder syssen, for the Home.

One of the national schools of do nestle arts and sciences is engaged in showing housekeerers hov . card index system can be used in the home One of the uses of the system Is sub stitufinE for the old scrap recsiDi book and the big cook book itself . box of index cards.