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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-06-03

biIlS from the sewerage COmmiS-
sion aggregating $3312 were present.
ed and ordered paid.
An election for the City Board of
Education was ordered to be held
on Tuesday. June 9th.
The matter OF the city printing was
taken up and discussed at some
length. but no action was taken, the
matter being left In the hands OF the
finance committee until the next
meeting.
In this connection Mr.. Ligon moved
that "the publication Of the official
| minutes OF the city council, free Of
charge. be made a part Of and condi-
ton of. the contract to be made for
the city advertising. Seconded by
Mr.. Wright and carried.
At this juncture. although there
was considerable business undisposed
of, there developed a disposition to
adjourn. as the hour OF the graded
school commencement was drawing
| nigh.
Mr.. n. F.. Haynsworth moved that
the meeting adjourn until s o'clock
p. m. Monday, but changed the hour
to s p. m. when ne was generally re-
minded that there would be baseball
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-16
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CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.

On last Thursday the ste wardesses
were hostesses of a reception given in
honor of the new pastor, Rev. b. w.
Taylor Welcome addresses were Civ
en- from the Departmental Of the Stew
ardess board. Trustees, Industrial Art
club, steward board and Sunday school
represented respectively by Mrs. =. G.
Thomas, NJ, q. G.. Tyler, Mrs. M. l..
Lowery, Rev. A. Ford and Mr.. l. D.
Lowry. Music both vocal and instru-
mental being interspersed throughout
the program Or, Taylor responded TO
these in a pleasing and touching adj
dress. Lunch was served afterward in
the basement aud good time enjoyed
by all.
Little Ruth Boyd returned from
Chicago Sunday where she accolnpan-
led her era nIma, Mrs. G Gray on q
visit 10 friends and relatives, Mrs.
Gray will return ia y few days
Mr. and Mrs. Fry,tf Milwaukee who
have been in our city for the past week
left Saturday for Iowa City While iu
the city they We're guests At the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas McDayis
Little Forest Martin is. out again
after quite . sick spell.
Miss Addie Diggs left Saturday for a
few days visit ia Muscatine with her
father. She WAS accompanied by Mrs
GA Morris.
Mrs Josephine Rice has been visiting
III the city for several days, the guest
Of her mother. Mrs. Dixon. Mrs, Rice
will return 70 Chicago this week. but
will leave litsld daughter TO attend
the pablo schools OF this city
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-16
Why Colds are Dangerous.

Because you have. contracted ordi.
nary colds and recovered from them
without, treatment of any kind, do not
for a moment imagine that colds are
not dangerous. Everyone knows that
pneumonia and chronic catarrh have
their origin in common cold. Con-
sumption is not caused by a cold but
the cold prepares the system for the
reception and Developments of the germs
that would not otherwise have fourd
Judgment. 1t is the same with all IT,
fictitious diseases. Diptheria, scarlet
fever, measles and whooping congh are
are much more likely to be contracted
when the child has Il cold. You will
sec from this that more real danger
turks in cold than in any other of
the common ailments. The easiest
aud quickest way to cure d cold is to
take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
The many remarkable cures effected
by this preparation have made it a
stable article of trade over large part
of the world. For sale by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-16
ALBA NEWS.

Mr.. Fs Burns Of Oskaloosa was an
Abba visitor over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Butler and son
Lawrence OF Buxton were in Albis Wis
iting Sunday.
Mrs. CALDWELL of Hiteman attended
the Quartely meeting in Abba Sunday.
Uncle Doc Drummer who has resided
in Abba for about twenty-five years
died at his home Sunday ut about ten
O. clock. He was good christian man
loved by all who knew him and as long
as able q faithful worker in The A. NJ. +
church. He leaves wife and 40 sons
to mourn his DEATH Funeral services
to be held at the A. NJ. Il. church on
Monday afternoon at three o'clock.
Presiding elder NJ. Il. Gordon of o.
tumwa held his quartely meeting for
this conference year at the A. NJ. T..
church on Sunday assisting Rev. j. H..
Bell, the pastor.
Mr. John Drummer OF Missouri is IN
Abba to attend the funeral of his fatn-
err Uncle Doe Drummer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Lewis spent Sum
day with their son and family, Mr.,
Udell Lewis in Oskaloosa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-16
CLINTON HAPPENINGS.

financial rally is on by the mem
bers of Bethel A. NJ. e. church, for
the purpose OF raising funds for need
ed repairs on the church, raising it
and general improvements. Three
clubs have been organized, captained
by the folio wing ladies, Mrs. Hollan
Williams, Mrs Emma Scott and Mrs.
f. =. Aikens. Eater tainments will
will be given on the following even
ings by these clubs, Oct II, Fl and 81,
A bazaar will also be held the last
last week in this month.
In our last correspondence, in the
mention of the going away of Miss
Lillian Hancock, her name appeared as
Lizzie out of courtesy we make the
correction,
Rev. S. L. Brit visited last week in
Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. Emma Heron is in Rockford,
III where she viii remain indefinitely.
Miss Anna B. Cooper left for Buxton
last week where she VIII visit lnden'
nately.
/ M jor Culberson Jr. is home again
after several weeks absence in Cedar
Rapids.
Mr.. John B. Easley of Pit,sburg, Pa.
and Mr.. r. G. Dczier have formed a
co-rartnership in a business which
will be known as the Pennsylvan MIA
Clothes Cleaning Co., located at GOA 5.
9th street Clinton, north side. They
also make specially of carpet and rug
cleaning. The. new firm starts out un'
der favorable circumstances. We wish
them success.
We want few more subscribers, see
the agent in person, write or telephone
and your wants will BE- attended to.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-16
DAVENPORT ITEMS.

A Midget wedding was given at u
Third Baptist church Wednesday U
7th. Mary Fergerson and Euges
Ballard were the happy couple q
Carl Holmes. son Of Rev. D. A. Holms
was The officiating clergyman. Tbs
were SIX brides maids and six usher
the best man was also included in U
bridal party. An interesting progrs
was rendered, after which supper
served in the basement OF the churt
A grand Thanksgiving ball will
given Nov. 20 by Eureka lodge No, asl
at Rock Island Turner hall. Ever
body invited to attend.
Clarence T. Gamble, son of Mr.. All
Mrs. e. Green, after spending tW1
weeks at home with a rising on b
right hand, returned to work thu
week.
The l.. j.. d. club met this week Z
Mrs. E, Green, 3l6 West 5th stirred
.fter the routine of business vel
1ice program was arranged for II
occasion.
Mrs. 4. Green while cleaning hous1
Friday morning slipped and fell dow
stars, knocking her knee cap out
place. 1t was necessary to call
ioctor to attend the injury. At TIL
writing she is able 10 be up but il
proving very slowly
They have begun work on the ne1
church and are also planning for By
cally the IS of November. The peopa
ire looking forword to the time whe1
they can meet in the new church whie,
will be about the first of December
The grand reception given ut the A
NJ, M. church last Tuesday in honor 4
Rev. w. W. Williams and wife was
grand affair. After the program WI
rendered ice cream and cake was serl
ed to the guests. The reception wa
given by the Y. 2. D. club in honor q
, the return of Rev. Williams and Wit
to our city for another year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-16
Helen Motifs ID home from asvisit IN

Helen Motifs ID home from asvistt "a
Rock Island at the VIM Taylor home.
Mrs. r. d. Motifs is visiting in Rock
Island and Moline. She Is on her way
home from visit with her sons ana
at the Robt. L. Motifs homo at Chicago.
Hayes Crayton accompanied n. l..
Black u Chicago where he visited with
friends for week.
Services morning and evening sun
day At the A. NJ. e. church, conducted
by the pastor, Rev. T. b. Stovall.
NO little amount of interest is being
manifested in the teachers meetings
that are being held each week at the
homes of the different teachers.
The Chautauqua club will meet next
Tuesday evening with Mrs. Reid tc
begin work for the winter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-16

WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES.
Miss Marie Redd visited in Daven-
port on her way home from Chicag.,
where she had been visiting the Shell.
ton home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-16

Kens,. Is visiting In the city, the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jones. 1893 Concert 81.
Mrs. F. D.Fields returned home Sat.
urday evening from Chicago, where she
has been visiting her son OTIS for Q
fortnight.
Horace Craig left Thursday for st.
Louis, Mo. where he has a position.
Miss Helen Wilson and sister Mrs.
Madaline Scholtter Of st. Louis return.
ed home Saturday evening aud will re-
main indie finitely.
The annual Bazaar given BY the Par.
ish Aid society OF the church of st,
Mary the Virgin, the fourth week in
October, promises to be success.
Miss lisa bella Moore OF Kansas City
Mo-, is visiting in the city, the guest OF
Miss Kittie Brooks 1127 Orleans street.
Ralph Tebeau left Wednesday NOR n
ing for Macon City to enter college
He was accompanied as far as Hapni-
bal, by his father Chas. Tebeau.
Mrs F. d. Fields very charmingly
entertained the Elite club Saturday
afternoon Oct. and in honor OF her re.
turn home from Chicago, Each guest
was presented with a souvenir spoon.
Dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess. The guests were Mesdams
VIM. Gross, Geo Ashby, Chas Tebeau
j. Craig and A. j Fields.
The death of Mrs, Greer, we'll
kno wn and highly respected old lady
occurred at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. James Boyd Monday evening Oct
5th at 6. 80 o'clock. -... 49,.
The death of Charles Ford who ac'
cidently shot himself Friday evening
Oct end while entering window at
his home, occurred Monday evening at
Graham hospital, where he was taken
Immediately after the accident.
The Blind Pianist Wonder appeared
before large audience Saturday at
the A. NJ e. chardh. The affair was
given under the auspices Of the Dorcas
Organ fluid and was success. Blind
Boone, the pianist kept the audience in
good humor the entire evening with
his laugh and gestures, which would
peal forth as h, would strike favorlte
piece on the keys. The singing by
Miss Emma Sml,h was also good.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-16
visiting old friends.

Wv -
Mr.. Carter is in the city on his way
home to Coffeeville. Kans, where he
expects to spend the winter, he Is
the guest of Rev. M. G. Newman and
family.
A surprise party was given on little
Katherine Downing, Twelve OF mel
little playmates greeted her on last
Friday evening at the home OF Mrs
Auna Roberts, l4l0 Myrtle street
Games and music was the past time
for the little ones. A three course
luncheon was served. Mrs. Roberts
was assisted by Mrs. Fannie Smith
The hour came for all the little friends
of Katherine to bid he good bye, she is
going to move to Chicago with her
parents to reside in the future.
The Tuesday Night club OF the A. N.
e church will meet with Mrs. Beatrice
Freeman.
The Improvement society will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Fannie
Smith.
The ladies of the Mt. Zion Baptist
church gave an oyster supper last
Wednesday evening.
Miss Emma Crawford and Mrs. Muir
ply spent Sunday at Sioux Falls, 5, D.
the guests of Mrs. Coleman.
Miss Mitchell of Boston, Mass, has
come to our city to spend the winter in
our midst.
| The dances givec by the Watkins
Band is becoming quite popular they
give one once a week.
Mrs. Mary Coburn who has been sc
poorly for some time, we are glad tc
note her being able to be out.
The Stewardesses of the A. NJ. F.
church will have rally Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-16
CLARINDA ITEMS.

Mrs. Mary Knight and grand.daugh'
ter of Sioux City and Mrs. Carrie keed
and daughter spent Saturday and Sun
day in Sham baugh with their sister,
Mrs Abs TT Casson and family and re-
porte d a God time,
Mr. Andr Reed expects to go to
Des Moit es the 10th Of this month.
Mrs. Matilda Lee returned home
Thursday evening from visit with
her brother in Omaha and friends and
also Mrs. Stewart in Blair, Neb. She
reports having fine time.
Mrs. Birdie Matthews expects TO
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-16

leave for Norfolk soon to visit her faith
er. M
The Literary society OF the A. NJ. =
church will open Thursday, Oct Is,
The residence of Mrs. Eta Jones
caught on Gre Saturday afternoon
from the two o'clock train.
Mr.. John Franklin OF Bedford was
in the city Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-16
Rex. r. Knieht flled the pulpit

Rev. B. Knight Allied the pulpit
the A. M. q. church Sunday evenina
Mrs. Ida Downing and family wi
leave soon for Chicago to make Ii,
place their home. We are very sorr
to loose such useful citizens. but os
loss is Chicago's gain.
Mrs. Jerry Lee and her sister. Nj
Slaughter returned home last wee
from st. Paul and Minneapolis whs,
they have spent . week visiting friend
A good time is reported,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-16
kEokUK NOTES.
(Last Week.)

The funeral OF The late Lee Webb,
was held Thursd " afternoon from the
residence. 1908 Franklin street. The
fur eral wss conducted by Rev. ". T.
Green. pastor 81 Pilgrim Rest Church
Mrs.. .. a. Alexander Of Topeka
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-16
For Chapped Hands.

Chapped skin whether en- the han
or face may be cnred in one night
applying Chamberlain Salve. 1t
also unequaled for sore nipples, bur
and scalds. For sale by all druggist
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-16
plish in the next generation to

. Z. ..i = \ . D
The questions confronting the
Negro are unlike those confront
ing any other class Of people IN
this country. In every conflict
the Negro must consider how his
a ctions will affect his civil and
political rights No white man
b as this to consider in casting his
vote next November. At most
he is concerned about economic
questions, protection to labor,
D rejection to commerce, protec-
ton to manufacturing interests,
b banking interests and the like.
We have staring us in the face
the question of disfranchisement,
of humiliating determinations,
Jim Crow cars, and total exclu-
81 on from any participation in
the affairs of government. How
are we to be guided then in a
m after so serious and so far
reaching. You realize that the
past is a very excellent guide to
the future and | am sure that you
must a gree with me that so far
as the part is concerned, the
democratic party has been the
unyeilding enemy of every inter
est dear to the Colored American
citizen. Not only have they dis
franchised the Negro and humili-
ated him by class legislation,
but the leaders of the party are
even menacing the rights and in
terests of the Negro in those
states where he has enjoyed a
certain degree of freedom and
been permitted to cast his ballot
unrestricted. Not content with
DISTINGUISHING the Negro in
the southern states, they declare
themselves determined to repeal
the 18th, and 18th, amendment
to the constitution. They have
let the Negro KIN ow that they do
not want him in the democratic
party. Congressman Rainey of
Illinois, during debate in the
House the 9th, of May 1908,
said, "The demo cratic party is
the white mans party in this
country, in the north as we'll as
in the south. We have been
able to make it a white mans
party in the past and do not care
how long it remains white mans
party" This view Of Congress-
man Rainey, as you know, is
concurred in by the leading dem
ocrats of the country, and when
I mean those democrats who con-
troll the states that make up the
bulk of the democratic party.
Here is Congressman Griggs
of Georgia has to say about the
Negro as citizen and voter:
"There is not a white man in any
of the so-called Negro states,
who would gladly see the repeal
of the constitutional amendment
IN aking the Negro citizen and a
voter vi .''
I Now, those democratic friends
Of yours are not satisfied with
DISTINGUISHING the Negro and hu.
initiating in the states known as
the "Solid South" but to fu1 Their
emphasize their determination
to eliminate the Negro complete
ly from politics, they have threat.
ened to disfranchise him in every
state north of the Mason and
Dixon line that is known as a
democratic state.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-16
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

The churches throughout the city
observed parents day Sunday which
was issued by Gov. Cummins o: our
state. Some of the churches rendered
Il special program.
Mrs. James Washington of Mexico,
formerly of our city, is in the city
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-31
FARMv1L1E "a. FRIDAY, JANUARY 81, 'sO8.
UNDER OUR OWN FLAG.
secretary Taft QuirEed a. 10 Filipino
slaves.

WASHINGTON. Jan. = To con-
gress and through it 10 the world Of
large President Roosevelt announce
that lt VIII probably he O. generation.
II may even be longer. before the FIJI
plnos will Dee dt for complete self gov
eminent and ready to decide whether
they shall be independent of American
rule
I'm his judgment the next hfty years
Will see the greatest development in
the world on the Pacific. and Dee said.
ut seems to me we ought 10 Dee in it,
Greatly 20 the surprise of every one
the subject OF slavery was introduced
I'm the senate. Secretary Taft was d.
rectly charged with having a knowl-
edge of slavery in the Islands. The de-
bate was made pertinent hy the sec-
tions Of the bin revising the criminal.
code of the United STATES. which pro-
vide penalties for dealing in slaves.
Alr. Hale asserted that such provi-
sions should Dee stricken ont. as DEE re-
earded slavery as obsolete in the init
ed States. and he could see uo reason
for referring t0 10. senator Hepburn.
in charge of the hI'l. declared that not
only is there immoral traffic in white
slaves. but that coo'y labor IN the
form Of practical slavery does exist
and added that actual human slavery
+, sfil maintained 200 the Philippine j..
lands.
Mr.. Hale declared however that De
had never supposed slavery existed Boz
the island after the American occupa
tion
Il am surprised" asserted Mr. TILL
man. who was qu.ckIy 900 Dis feet, "i'
hear any senator on the Republican
side disclaIm knowledge ~ what has
been notorious since We took posses
sion ln the Philippines and known %
exist there"
Mr. THman said be was still more
surprised that "the party which bad
gathered So much glory from the de-
sfructlon of slavery in this country
aud which has absolute control Of on
foreign affairs bad done nothing to pu
900 end 90 the slave trade .n the Philip
pines
why don't the men, Dee asked
~who are responsible for the philippine
government enforce the lawf
Mr. Tu'man suggested that The ihN
frn,ne Islands are governed Dog Secre
nry Taft under the president oi th
United States.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-31

FLOUR-Quiet and barely steady Min
resota patents. t.30Q5.oJ; winter patents.
s. Nq5l5. winter straights, Hy0gil0,
RYE FIOUR-steady fair TO good q 70
a5I5. choice 10 fancy, &.4a5.4g.
WHEAT - Opening higher on cables.
wheat Immediately reacted under strong
bear pressure. but at the end q AZ hour
bad rallied again on the strength OF corn;
May s. 0si. .Ql0st; July, N-0i%ale.
BUTTER Creamery, specials. PEI
p0und. 3l4c; extras. &c; trsts 20 &c. :
held. extras 70 specials. zs1.a sJ1ze stsle e
dairy. tubs. fresh, common 70 lalr. Hf
&c.. process extras. &c; laql les, iIesh,
good TO choice, lsqDisc.; helo, fali 70
choice. 1snNc., packing STOCK, 30 J. ~. 3
rolls fresh fair 10 choice. ltq1c.
CHEESE-Sta full cream. small, coz
ored and white. fine, l5ssc., large, coloTed,
September. l5atc., large, wnlts, Seplein-
her lsi5c: good 10 prime. lidl5c.' winter
made. uql9c., skins, good 10 finest ~
d FfGGs-Fresh gathered. extras 2iazc. ;
sirfv. FAIR 10 choice. l6Qlgc.. refrigerator,
fancy. l9c frsts lsqleizc. -.
NILK-Per forty quart can. N.sl.
HAY-Barely steady good 10 eholce' d
sTRAw-ouiet at 7Oc ..-..e....
EFANS - Quiet. marrow, A.4iiz. y ~ 3
medium s22liz' peas. s--g@z''si req kio-
h s%6o5iIQniiiseft': domestic fleece. s2qssc.
HOPS-Quiet estate. common 10 choice'
1917. 111l6c. i9lr 4Qbc. ,,-
OTATOES-Unchange fennsyl ltahla.
choice per bushel. 7sqMc.; DO, ialr 70
good Sq7Oc.: New York and western
rroire -2G-5c. DO. fair 10 good. SO &c.
LIVE POULTRY-steady and IN iair
demand. fowls. l1nlsc old roaslsis' -,
iic geese. lal2c.: turkeys. l3gl4c.
DRESSED POULTRl-Quiet. but very
steady. fresh killed fowls. choice, lsc
do fair 20 good l1dl4'zc; oid r99sleIs ,.
d1 western uQl4c. turkeys. nearby
choice 10 fancy, i7c.; DO. fair % good; - y
r.1ec do. western. choice 20 fancy, lop
iGkc Do. fair 70 good. lSGl2c. oueks'
iGisc western, do. choice, l2c. DO. iair
90 good Sale.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-31
CAPITOL eRAFTERs.
Architect Huston May Turn state
Witness.

Witness.
HARRISBURG. Pa. Jan. 2s-Ihe
feature Of the trial Of the capitol fraud
prosecutions. which began here before
President Judge Kunkel. was the
agreement OF the commonwealth 20 O.
separate trial for Architect Joseph NJ
Huston.
Huston is under Indictment on thirty
charges OF conspiracy. involving Sl57-
lg5. lie IS also under Indictment on
two charges OF false pretense, involy-
ing S13.S00
Huston designed the capitol and the
furnishings, his commissions on which
aggregated S4l5G31.
The commonwealth objected 10 the
motions OF Huston's four codefendants
for separate trials, which motions were
oyerruled by the court
Tie action OF the commonwealth In
agreeing 70 a separate trial for Huston
has given rise 10 a rumor that the
architect will turn states evidence and
tell an be knows OF the alleged frauds
in the furnishing OF the new capitol
The alacrity with which the com
monwealth agreed 10 separate trial
for Huston evidently was a surprise 70
the attorneys for the defendants
Contractor John H. Sanderson. former
Auditor General William +. Snyder
former state Treasurer William /.
Mathues and James NJ. Shumaker, for
mer superintendent OF grounds and
buildings. The attorneys for these de-
PENDANTS Immediately asked that the
court take recess for fifteen minuets
to give them an opportunity TO con
sult
The taking Of testimony IN Sander
sons trial opened today, and counsel
FOR the state declared that Il had been
defrauded out OF Sl9.30s40 IN pay
ments OF S49,4l7 for sofas, tables and
clothes trees. This furniture was sup
piled by sanderson at the rate Of
SIS 40 per foot"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-31
~oulpA~ DIES IN POVERTY
Famous Writer. Louisa De Ia Rance
Passes Away Near Florence.


FLORENCE. Italy JAM 2s-"Oui-
da." the novelist. Whose name was
Louisa De- la Rance. is dead at War
reccio. seacoast village near here.
after an illness Of several months. She
expired in the arms of an old serving
woman. her only attendant. The im-
mediate cause OF death was asthma
complicated by heart disease. Besides
senile nls. she bad suffered the priva-
tions Of poverty in recent years.
~Oulda" had a passionate fondness
for dogs and up 10 the very last was
surrounded by many OF them. depriv-
ing herself even OF the necessaries OF
life 20 feed them.
Daughter Of an English father and q
French mother. Louisa was born al
Bury 81. Edmunds. England. She Dee
came a cosmopolitan. She loved Italy
/ and lived there FOR her last thirty
three wears America she detested.
She spoke three languages perfectly
and read easily half dozen others.
Louisa de- la Rance 600 her baby days
tried to pronounce her first name and
lisped "Oulda" IL became her pet
name.
In 1868 she began 10 write Her
first book was Held In Bondage" In
1907 she found herself in the bondage
hf poverty. She wrote more than forty
novels. The best perhaps are Under
Two Flags" "Chandos." ." "Strathmore
-Trlcatrim" and "ln Maremma.' BE
sides she wrote many dramatic
sketches critical studies and maga
zine articles.