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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-25
The Potato Business.

A new crop for this section was In
augurated last season by the verda
and Montgomery farmers, and this
year it has assumed very respectable
proportions. Verda was the first 70
start In the business, and we under
stand the crop at that place Ii esti-
mated at 10000 bushels this year.
The prices expected are as follows:
20 cents per bushel for all potatoes
loaded on ears by May 10th. Is cents
for those loaded by May 18th. and GO
cents for those loaded by May Goth.
The average yield ON a conservative
basis is 70 bushels per acre, AMI the.
average return for the crop il about
$50 per acrp This beats cotton be-
You'd all cornparison, being about
double the money for less than half
the labor and expense.
Al will Ie seen from the quota tion-
given. the early crop Is the most
profitable. Ii our farmers would try
II few acres highly fertilized. planted
twenty or thirty days In advance OF
the main crop. in case Of success they
would realize the fancy price of al
least 81 a bushel for potatoes put on
the market week or two earlier
The chance is always worth the risk
as fair crop will usually he made.
even II the POTATOES are set back 10y
the cold. Potatoes shipped after
May 18th will not he very profitable.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-25
Sheriff Sale.
sixth District Court state of Louisiana, Parish
OF Ouachita-
No. 6501

SlXtn DiStrict court. state OF LOulSiana, PARISH
OF Ouachita-
No SOL
John T. Bryant va. J. J. Johnson.
By virtue of a writ issued out of the honorable
Sixth Judicial District Court, State of Louisiana,
parish 0f Ouachita. and to me directed In the
above numbered AID entitled suit. l have seized
and will offer for sale between the legal hours
prescribed by law. in front OF the principal front
door OF the court house In Colfax. La on
SATURDAY. APRIL 2s. 1915,
the following described property seized as proper
ty III the defendant In the above suit. to-wit:
All the merchantable pine timber standing.
growing aud being on the El4 OF the NEA Of sec.
-. tp7n. 50 Of SEN and Ell Of SwA acc
"A. Wa Of NEH, M Of Nwh and sen Of NEh
sec ~. TIP Z n. W. La Mer.
Also 1906 logs more or less on the mill yard OF
the Johnson Thompson Lumber Co.. in the par
ish Of Grant. La.
Also ll5.O00 feet more or less of lumber assert
I'd dimensions on the yard Of the Johnson It omp-
son Lumber Co., In the parish of Grant, La, all
seized as the property Of the defendant in this
suit.
Terms OF sals-Cash with the benefit Of apprais.
ment.
This March 3D. 1903. NJ Z. SwAFFORD.
Sheriff Of Grant Parish. La.
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The yerda Tribune. ID. 3. Coote

The Verda Tribune. ID. B. Coates
editor aud proprietor. made its first
appearance on April 17th, aud IL n
bright and newsy publication. got
ten up<in correct topographic style,
clearly printed. and shows that a
printer has had hold of the paper
that knows his business. The Chrun
icle congratulates Verda ON this ac
QUESTION to the community. Wishes
Bro. Coates success I'm his new field
ofoperation. and shall he pleased to
have the Tribune added to our ex-
change list.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-25

The town election on last Tuesday
resulted in the election of j p. KelsM
Tor mayor, and the reelection of tn.
former board OF aldermen, composed
of j. W. O'Qninn. c. N. Carnahan,
A. NJ. LeSugr, q. Fl. Mcknight anu
j. A. Williams. The contest for mar
shall having resulted in tie between,
Messrs. W. ID. Irwin and W. b. Tea
gle, each receiving % votes, a second
election has been ordered for May 9Th
notice OF which will be found among
our adver. ispnents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-25
rheumatism.

More than nine out of every ten cases
of rheumatism are simply rheumatism
of the muscles. due to cold or damp
weather or chronic rheumatism. In
such cases no internal treatment is re-
qnired. The free APPLICATION OF Cham
berlain's Liniment is all that is needed.
and it is to give qnick relief. Give it a
trial and see for yourself how quickly il
relieves the pain and soreness. Price
% cents; large size 80 cents. Sold by
Valley drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-25
Foremost Citizen of Present
Decade.

The vigorous war of late wageh OF
William Jennings Bryan by the New
York World. and the fostering boon
against him by the use of free plate
matter favoring Gov. John A. John
son of minnesota. offered all Demo
cratic newspapers that would accept
1t. have emphasized the strong hold
that MIR. Bryan has upon the affec
tions of the Democratic masses
With all the free advertising aud
boosting of the World and the ready
print trust against him. MIR. Bryan
has risen a hundred percent in public
estimation. and IL this instant IN.
donbtedly the strongest man the
Democrats can nominate for Presi-
dent.
Mr.. Bryan IL recognized and re-
spected the world over for his indie
pendence of thought and speech and
action. 1t is the very thing that en-
dears him to the people. He in no
trimmer A christian gentleman.
full Of the love of humanity, his every
utterance Is Democratic aud broad
In it's scope. and the very naturalness
md vigor OF his thought and speech
retains public confidence For more
than ten years he has constantly been
In the lime light OF publicity. and his
every net aud utteraiice will bear the
closest scrutiny without the fear of
developing insincerity or tactful
posing for the sake of popularity.
The late ut terance Of Col. Waiter
son. 81 the Louisville Courier Jour
nal. who has heretofore opposed Mr..
Bryan. shows how he IL overcoming
all opposition. Mr. Watterson saws:
personally, | have no doubt that
Mr.. Began will he nominated at Den
yer, and | think we have Al good
chance to elect him. The movement
In the interest of Gov. johnson came
too late and from the wrong quar-
ter The Democrats of New
York In this present chaotic condi-
tion cannot dictate to the majority
OF The Democratic party"
denomination against Mr.. BRYAN
IL plainly a conspiracy to beIittle and
heat the great COmmOner IL possible.
but the foremost citizen of America
for the present decade is not to he
turned down before the rank and file
III the party Icy any such cabal. The
Chronicle regards MIR. Bryan as the
logical and legitimate Democratic
candidate for President. and we he
lieve he Ia going to he nominated and
elected this time sure. Our school
hoy faith, that the third time is a
charm. finds pleasant exercise In this
case.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-25
Commissioners of Election.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, f,

BY virtue of the authority vested In us, and of
the procla mation Of election ISSUED by the board
of supervisors Of Grant parish. Louisiana we do
hereby appoint the following commissioners and
clerk to hold an election at Hargis school hons.
on the 18th day of Nav, 1905. for the purpose of
taking the census OF the people. the qualified
voters residing within said district on the propo-
sition of levying a FIVE mills tax on all the tax
able property within said district, both personal
aud real I'm addition to all other taxes levied for
other purposes, and to be used In the aid OF con
struction Of school buildings. ADDING to those
already constructed and equppng them with
proper school appliances.
Commissoners-y. 4. Deem, A. M. Adams and
NJ. II. Jackson Clerk. +. Fletcher
These commissioners and clerk are hereby or
dered and fully authorized to hold al election Mt
the above named time and place. and to hold
the snine under the election laws Of the state of
Louisiana aud to make due returns thereof as
the law directs.
Witness our official signatures on this the I'D
day of April 1905.
j. A. WILLIAMS
X W. RICH DSUN
J. A HARVEY
Members OF the Board of Supervisors Of Election
of Grant Parish. Louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-25
Sheriff Sale.

SdiOs
First Justice Court, Ward One, Parish of Grant,
State of Louisiana.
Rosenthal Paper and Stationery Co. vs.
Sam Johnson.
A. J. Jordan CUTLERY Co. Va. sam johnson.
&c. Dewitt & Co. VS.. Sam Johnson.
Carlsbad Manufacturing Co. va. Sam johnson.
West End Pottery Co. VS. Sam Johnson
Van yleet Mansfield Drug Co. vs. Sam johnson
Paris Medicine Co. vs.. Sam johnson.
Patterson warsham Drug Co. vs.. Sam Johnson
By virtue Of eight writs issued out of the First
Justice Court. Ward One. Parish OF Grant, State
of Louisiana, and to me directed In the abov.
several enumerated and entitled suits, | have
seized and will offer for snle between the legal
hours prescribed by law In front Of the principal
front door Of the court house In Colfax. La on
SATURDAY. APRIL 20 1865.
the following described property seized M the
property Of the defendant In the several suits
above enumerated. to-wit:
$50 acres of land described as follows: NE u
and w " OF Sc VI. and 8 " of Sw w. Sec 10, TIP
North. Range West Grant parish, La to
gether with all improvements thereon.
Terms OF sale-Casb with the benent of ap.
praisemeDt.
This March 20. 1913.
NJ. +. SWAFFORD
Sheriff of Grant Parish. La
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-25
WHY

have torpid liver when Herbine. tn.
only liver regulator will help you? There
is no reason why YOU should suffer from
dyspepsia. constipation, chills and fever
or any liver complaint, when Herbine
will cure you. f. c. Waite, Westville
Fla, writes: II was sick for month
with chiIls and fever. and after taking
Two bottles of Herbine am well and
healthy" Sold by Crescent drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-25

for tomorrow what you can do today II
you pnt of buying bottle Of Billiards.
Snow Eminent, when that pain comes
you won't have any, buy hottie today.
A positive cure for rheumatism. burns,
cuts. ,fsprains, contracted. m uscles, etc.
L. 5. Graham, Prairie Grove. Ark. writes
Il wish to thank you for the good re-
suits | reviewed from Snow Imminent.
1t positively cured me of rheumatism
after others had failed. Sold by Cres-
cent drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-25
Arwenty Year Sentence.

Il have just completed twenty year
health sentence. imposed by Buokien',
Arnica Salve, which cured me OF bleed
ing piles just twenty years ago." writes
o. S. Woolever, Of LeRaysville, N. Y
BuckIen's Arnicu Salve heal the wors;
sores, boils. burns, wounds and cuts IL
the shortest time. 25c at all druggists
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-25
Notice of Final Proof.
Land Office at Natchitorhes. La
March. Is, 1875

Land Office at Natchitoches, La, /
March. Is, 1875
Notice Ii hereby given that
THOMAS H. THOMPSON.
Of Redemption. La, has filed notice Of his inten-
ton to make final five year proof In support OF
his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 1922 made
Jan. n, $685. for the or of or. - tip n.
r W. La. Mer and that said proof will be mace
before Clerk Of Court. at Colfax, La, on May 1.
1868.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation OF,
the land. viz:
r. Chelette, of Aloha, La, A. Chellette. OF Aloha
NJ. Chellette. of New veria, La, l.. Roshto, OF
New verda, La. J. ERNEST BREDA.
Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-25
PLENTY Of Tror bic.

is caused by stagnation OF the liver aud
bowels. To get rid of it and headache
and biliousness and the poison that
brings jaundice, take DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. the reliable purifiers that do
the work without grinding or gripping.
25c ut all druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-25
Tbe Golfaf Chronicle.
--r~S~oc~c-7---~o-0cc~ .0o-co-1-o-o-oyoo-c-o~c
SATURDAY, APRIL %, 1908.
For Marshal of CoIfax.

We are authorized to announce
W. ID. IRWIN
as candidate for Marshal of the
Town Of Colfax. subject tn the will
OF the people ut the election tn be
held In May. 1903.
We are authorized to- announce
w. B. TEAGLE
IA a candidate for Marshal of the
of the people at the election to lie
held In May. 1908.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-25
Indigestion

With its companions. heart burn, fat
nleuce. torpidity of the liver, coustipa-
ton. paIpitation OF the heart. pour blood
headache aud other nervous symptoms,
saliow skin, foni tongue, offensive breath
AMI a legion of other ailments. is at
once the mast widespread and destruc-
tive malady among the Ameoican peo-
pie. The Herbine treatment will cure
all these troubles SOC bottle. Sold by
Crescent drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-25

We are headquarters for lime, &C.
ment, chops, bran, shorts, and all
feed stuff. j. W. Duncan Co., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-25

The latest styles in Kantbebeat
at j. W. Duncan Co., Ltd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-04-25

Ward Ticket.
WARD ONE.
Police Juror. W. Duncan --............. 1O7
Magistrate--J Y. Long...........-............ lis
Constable-J. v. Carnahan .................. H.
WARD TWO
Police Juror-Jno. Clinton ........ ........... I36
lst Magistrate-C. U. Robinson. IS
"a Maeistrate-H. G. Tullos III
LIST coDstable-J. l.. Creed ... 2S
I'd Constable-w. NJ. Bratton- ................ "a
I'd Constable Chandler ..... 81
WARD THREE.
Police Jnror-L. NJ. Futrell ........ AZ
Police Juror-T. j. Smith
Magistrate-Ray Watson. ~
Magistrate-W alter Smith ... 10
Constable--J W. 20
WARD FOUR.
Police Juror--M II. Nugent ....-............ 2s
Police Juror-Chas. A. Nugent ................. IA
Police Jur0r-0. c. Watson.................. II
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-09-19
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court-Par.
ish of St. Mary.
Succession eff Mrs. Barbara Deck.
elmann, Deceased. No. 3243.

BY virtue of an order of sale issued
ont of the Hon 23rd Judicial District
Court of the State of Louisiana in the
above numbered and entitled success
sion. to me directed, / will sell for cash
to pay debts. at public auction, at the
court house, in front OF the St.
Mary Bank & Trust Co. building,
in the town of Franklin. Parish st.
Mary, La i, to the last and highest
bidder on
SATURDAY, 10TH DAY OF SEP.
TENDER. 1908,
between the hours of IL O'Clock a. M,
and 4 O'Clock p. m, the following
described property, to-wit:
First: That certain tract or parcel
of land lying and being situated on
ahe North side of the Public Road
leading from Centreville to Berwick's
Bay and having front OF one hund-
red feet on said road; bounded South
by said Road, east by land of Verdun.
North by Bayou Teche and west by
land of Deckelmanny with the build
ings and improvements thereon situat-
ed
Second: Those two certain lots of
ground, lying and being situated in
the town of Franklin, Parish of st.
Mary, and being lot ten and eleven on
a map OF lands of Mrs. Julia TrOw-
bridge. attached to an act of sale from
Mrs. Julia Trowbridge wife of John
Nj. Ibert to Mrs Lenain, each OF said
lots having a front of fifty-seven feet
by a depth of about one hundred and
seventy-five feet, more or less, bound
ed North by said street or Ibert Ave-
nre, south by lots q 4 % on said map,
east by lot number II ard west by lot
No. 9 on said Map, with the buildings
and Improvements thereon situated.
M. w. DECKELMANN,
Administrator.
August u. 1908.
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@bitney-Gentral Crust and
Savings Bank
Temporary Quarters at Camp near Canal
CAPITAL 5000, 10000
entirely sockhode. Of the whneyCenta National Bank
Temporary Quarters at 121 Camp Street, near Canal


per allowed Savings Deposits
annually. Deposits received by mail.
of Guardian
Minors Transfer for Receiver Itigaton Deposay
Of Court Moneys and in Trust Capacities character
Government Bonds
offerings carefully selected list bonds,
mating mailed Address Bond
commercial and residential
collects and places insurance for both residents and
and aca for individuals and corporations.
ownership this Bank by the stockholders of the Whitney
the safety of its funds and the
of
Central National Bank
of it's Officers Directors makes advice
invaluable its customers
s@GFEs @ %E*G f8DSHAS ssds fo1 % %s9PsE M v'''as'
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-09-19
FRANKLIN La. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 49, 1908.
Wbitney- Central Totionol Bonk
cRAvIER STREET
s1,5N,Ooo.W
I,2dO,OO0.OO
2,5OO,Ooo.Oo
Surplus and Undivided Profits
Liability Of Stockholders, under National Banking Act
OFFICERS

HARRY 7. HOWARD, vice-President.
JOHN r. FERGUSON, Cashier.
EDWARD II. KEEP, Assistant Cashier.
MAURl1Z PYk, Assistant Cashier.
CHAs. I. BAISLEY, Mgr. Foreign Ex-
change Department.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-09-19

CHARLES GODCHAUx, President.
FRANK B. WILLIAMS, Vicc-Preslent.
CHARLES NJ. WHITNEY, Nice-Prcsident.
SOL WENLER, Vice President.
mo. Z. BOUDEN, JR., Vice. President.
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DEP STA RY
PUBLIC MONEYS
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF LOUISIANA
AND THE
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
THE LARGEST NATIONAL BANK IN THE SOUTHERN STATES.


DqHsSiye; to gantu -
banking is
facilities
70 he o all
banks bankers
poatons, and individuals who
New Orleans cable throughout world
UNDERGROUND SAFETY DEPOSIT VAULTS.
The Dolores star., 1908-07-17
hia Xen Eirst.

W. C. Philips of the Association for
Improving the Condition of the Poor.
said recently in New York that among
infants artificia!ly fed. fifteen times
more died than among those fed natu-
rally.
I'VE will learn in the end to live cor
rectly," said Mr.. Philips. "As things
stand now, we are not much wiser in
our way Of living than an immigrant Of
whom heard the other day.
This immigrant, a Magyar, was ar
rested for stealing bottle of whisky.
At the station house the sergeant said
to him, pointing toward a tub:
Strip and take a BATH
"'Vat, go in de vater?" shrieked the
Magyar.
Yes said the sergeant, take q
bath. You need 1t. How long is It
since you have had bath?'
"The Magyar lifted up his hands
and rolled his eyes.
"'oh.' he said, I never vas arrested
before"
The Dolores star., 1908-07-17
GENERAL NEWS.

Admirers of w. H. Taft in the Phil
ippines have furnished the material for
the flag which will be raised in Gin
cinnati in his honor July 2Sth.
Nearly 1000 men have been taken
taken back at the Baldwin Locomotive
works in Philadelphia within the last
three weeks and 1t is probable that
more will be re-employed soon. The
business outlook is greatly improved.
The government wireless station on
the Farallones, twenty miles off the
Golden Gate, was last in communica.
ton with the Atlantic fleet at o'clock
on the night of the 10th inst. At that
time the fleet was reported to be $40
miles out, with fine weather prevailing.
The formation was still line of squad
ron, except when maneuvering for ex-
ercise.
telegram protesting the adoption
of a free pulp and free paper resolu-
ton was sent by the Maine Lumber
men & Land Owners association to
the chairman of the Democratic ma
tional convention at Denver. The dis
patch declares that free PULP and
paper would be injurious to Names
industry and throw thousands of wage
earners out OF employment
Canada will entertain her royal
guest. the Prince Of Wales. for six
days. beginning on July 22nd, while
celebrating the tercentenary of the mo-
mentous battle between the French
and British on the Plains of Abraham,
behind the old citadel of Quebec
The increase of crime among the
children of greater New York is alarm
ing. So far this year 1850 children
under sixteen years old have been ar
rested. against 1,725 last year. The
number of boys and girls from sixteen
to twenty years reached the total last
year of 2,319, while SO far this year
6,133 have been arrested.
The Dolores star., 1908-07-17
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

The Interstate Commerce commits
sion has announced decision
holding that the Hepburn act does not
grant plenary discretion to the COM
mission to refuse an application for
switch connections withe lateral
branch roads. 1t decides that 1t is the
duty of the interstate commerce com.
mission to consider cases regarding
connections with lateral branch road
If reasonably practicable, safe and JUS
titled by sufficient business. upon ap-
plication Of either the lateral line or
the shipper.
The Civil Service Commission an
nounces that the fall examination for
the departmental service in Washing
ton will be held at the following
places: Colorado-Denver, Septem-
ber Sth, October 8th, 14th, 9th; Du-
Fort Collins, September 9Th, October
18th; Grand Junction, September 9Th,
October 18th and 14th; Montrose, Sep
tember 9th, October 18th; Pueblo, Sep
tember 9th, 10th; Trinidad, Septem.
ber 9th, October 14th, 18th. New
Mexico-Albuquerque, September 9Th,
October 14th, 10Th; Las Vegas, Sep
tember 9th, October 14th. Wyoming,
Cheyenne, September 9th, October
14th; Laramie, September 9Th, 10th:
October 14th; Rock Springs, Septem-
Der 21st; Sheridan, September 9Th.
10th, October 14th.
A popular movement has been
started by the Union League Club of
Chicago to provide a suitable memo
rial for Grover Cleveland. in recogni-
ton Of his services to the nation and
to Chicago.
A revolutionary movement has
broken out against the government Of
Honduras. Senior Ugarte. the minister
in Washington, receiving word Tues
day from the town of Cracias, about
twenty miles from the Salvadorian
border, has been taken by force,
coming presumably from Salvador. 1t
has garrison Of forty or fifty men
and its population is about 5000.
The Dolores star., 1908-07-17
TWO CURES OF ECZEMA
Suffered Torments with IT.
Owe Recovery to cuticura.

"In 1884 my grandson. babe. had
an attack OF eczema, and after trying
the doctors to the extent Of heavy bills
and an increase of the disease and suf-
fering, l recommended Cuticura and
In few weeks the child was WELL He
is to-day a strong man and absolutely
free from the disease. A few years
ago l contracted eczema, and became
an intense sufferer. A whole winter
passed without once having on shoes.
nearly from the knees to the toes be-
ing covered with virulent sores. tried
many doctors to no purpose. Then
procured the Cuticura Remedies and
found immediate improvement and
final cure. M. w. LaRue, S45 Seventh st.,
Louisville, KY, Apr. 20 and May IA. '07."
The Dolores star., 1908-07-17
President Holds Conference.

Oyster Bay, N. Y. President
Roosevelt conferred Sunday afternoon
with Secretary of State Elihu Root
and Assistant and Acting Secretary
OF State Robert Bacon at the pfesi-
dents home on Sycamore Hill for al
most four hours. The exact nature Of
their deliberations could not be
learned. 1t is presumed, however,
that state affairs Of an important ma
ture were the subject Of their discus
sion 1t is thought likely that the
foremost subject was the situation at
present existing between the United
States and Venezuela.
The Dolores star., 1908-07-17
A Difference In Yards.

John and Pat were two friendly
workmen who were constantly fitting,
each one trying to outwit the other.
Are you good at measurement"
asked John.
II am that" said Pat quickly.
Then, could you tell me how many
shirts could get out of yard?" asked
John.
Sure" said Pat; that depends on
whose yard you got to."-Human
Life.
The Dolores star., 1908-07-17
A Real Artist.

Oscar Hammerstein, at a dinner in
New York, said that he imputed his
great success to the fact that in his
opera house he put art ahead Of mon
ey-making.
Il like to think" said Mr. Ham
merstein, that in some small degree
l share the artistic feeling Of the
great Handel.
Handel, when the curtain would
rise upon a nearly empty house, would
say soothingly to his associates:
Zach, never mind; the music will
sound all the better"