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The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

King Alfonso recently pardoned three
red-handed anarchists in honor of his
little sons birthday. That was generous
in his majesty; and the anarchists viii
probably show their appreciation by
throwing bomb or two at him the first
chance they get.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

"A New York waiter dropped dead on
being handed a g tip," says the Mil
waukee Sentinel You needn't think you
viii get anywhere in the other walters
good graees, however. by reminding them
OF that melancholy faet.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11
Not InvincibIe.

Papa, what is the Golden Gate the
fleet sailed through?"
It's the entrance to San Francisco"
And does the mayor keep the key?"
NO, son l understand from Hobson
that Japan keeps it,
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

Count Boni DE- Castellane is said to be
considering the idea of taking up the
practice of law Evidently. it IS begin
ming to dawn on Boni where "a large
part of the money incident to the average
marriage finally lands.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11
Regulation for BiIIboar,ls.

From the st. Louis GIobe-DemocTat.
Boston complains of serious accidents
from the billboards during high winds.
Some day this country viii follow the ex-
ample of Europe in regulating the size of
public posters and making them the
source Of a large tax revenue.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

That gentlemanly legal crook who re
Gently attempted TO bunkO Mr.. +. Angus
tus Heinze probably will not precipitately
judge people in the future exclusively by
the way they part their names.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

While Congress did refuse to sanction
two extra battle ships. it didn't attempt
to hurt Capt. Hobsons feelings by ap-
propriating the money saved to the con-
struction fund OF the Peace Palace at The
Hague.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

used TO be that way in this country, but
we appear TO have outgrown il sOme-
what
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11
sane. bur Crazy.

You are sure you are of sound mind
now?' they asked the asylum inmate.
Doesn't the fact that I'm crazy TO get
out prove it,? was his answer
OF course, this won his freedom
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11
Ring.

Il Is well to have your fling,
SO the sages say.
But don't do that foolish thing,
Throw yourself away.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

"A movement is on foot to erect a
statue in honor Of Pocahontas," says the
Birmingham News. We hope some eco
nomically minded member Of the COM
mittee on arrangements won't try to ring
in one Of those discarded Oklahoma cigar
signs.
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neadheah, nd the Games.

From the Ohio State Journal
One difficulty in connection with Col.
Harvey's scheme for practical journalistic
training in college is that every one would
want TO be the sporting editor.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

An Englshman proposes TO pension all
men over seventy and sll women over
nifty. We do not believe even this bait IS
attractive enough to make the women
:" fess up" however
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11
Alive and kicking.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
The President may have annihilated
Hartman once upon a time. but he care
lessly neglected to bury him
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11
Nothing Proven.

DID you ever have a premonitlon that
something was going to happen?"
often"
Aha"
"But 10 never happened"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

Thomas Jefferson couldn't make a
speech says a contemporary. Perhaps
that is one reason Thomas popularity has
remained unquestioned so long.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11
Not a Congressman.

My good man, why don't you do some
thing?"
Why should I?' demanded Tired Tiff
fms. Il amt go no constituents TO kick
about my inactivity"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

A Chicago man has purchased a 81 coo
cradle for his baby This, of course, is
calculated to make everybody sit up and
take nOtiee-exeept the baby.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11
4 Question Of Ethics.

From the Indianapolis News.
But suppose when the booze fouudries
have shipped goods on approval. man
decides, after he drinks the stuff. that he
doesn't like it?
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

A South Dakota girl has just welded a
Mr. Reason That's pretty handy place
TO lose her Reason. TOO, il she should
ever desire tO-which We hope she won't,
of course.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

Gov. Johnson wouldn't take a prize at
beauty show says the Birmingf am
Age-Herald- However, that doesn't mat
ter especially; he isn't a candidate for
president Of a beauty show.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

The Republican party in South Carolina
is reported to be .'hopelessly split" This
must be almost as bad as a Democratic
wreck IN New Hampshire
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

The candidate on the prohibition ticket
against Winston Churchill in England
received only some 600 votes. However,
he need not necessarily despair Things
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

If the late Lucretia Borgia were alive
and at work on her old job. doubtless
she would lose no time hiring Mrs Belle
Guinness 10 take charge of the slaughter
house.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

Col Guffey has not given up the anti
Bryan fight" says Pennsylvania con-
temporary We'll. why should he give iI
up, If he doesn't want to2 1t may amuse
him. and it certainly isn't hurting any
body else.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11
Chasing the Dollar.

From the Dallas News.
Whether riches really have wings or
not. they certainly are hard to overtake
on foot
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11
RAs His Chance.

From tae Chicago Record Herald
A man may be absolutely impossible,
but somewhere there is some woman who
doesn't think so.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

If you enjoy feeling little thrills run
ming up and down your back, mark Sen
ator Aldrich's words IF the Dingley
schedules are revised at all. they will be
increased
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

VIII the Brownsville episode be eclipsed
by the Stewart rumpus?
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

Mount Aetna Is in eruption again. Evil
IDENTIFY, old Aetna has mixed its dates:
Congress hasn't adjourned vet.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

One of the young old men in the Sen
ate is John woleott Stewart, of Vermont.
who was appointed by the governor Of
Vermont to fiji the unexpired term of the
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

This campaign Is unparalleled for
talk" says a Georgia contemporary.
Well what could you expect? Out Of a
total OF two female editors in the State,
one is for Smith and one is for Brown.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

"A magazine writer thinks six hours
a day long enough for any man TO work. %
saws the Nashville American. The only
trouble with that is. his think lacks some
seven or nine numbers of being the last
think anybody has coming on the subject
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

Practically every known authority. per-
haps, has been quoted for or against the
Aldr.ch BILL with the possible exception
OF Coins Financial School
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11
FACTS AND FANCIES.

The Curse OF Wealth.
My curse upon you, unETateful bOyt"
We'll. now. governor" replied the
prodigal, going 20 leave me your money
after all? That's mighty good of you"
or course this jocular view OF the mat
ter resulted I'm reconciliation.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

Doesn't the sun shine more resptendent-
ly since the turmoil of the election Is
over?" inquiries the Beaumont tTex)
Enterprise Not being Texan. il is hard
to say; bot we should think a good deal
depends on which side you backed TO
win
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

Having now served three months at a
salary Of 81 per year, We should like 10
know what the mayor OF Timpson, Tex,
really thinks Of reform"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11
A Modern Genins.

Going 10 compile his life and letters?"
There were no letters. I'm going 10
compile his life and postcards.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

Wen, well; nothing like persistent try
ing. Though little late, May appears
TO have struck the gait at last,
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11
A LITTLE NONSENSE.

SUCH Is LIFE.
You lose your coin,
II comes TO pass,
And so to join
The lobster class.
"A fool" they say in accents tart,
Must quickly from his money part"
You toll and sweat
In sturdy style;
Together get
Another pile.
Then do they roses at you chunk?
Oh, no. They say: "A fool for luck
The Providers.
when I was a tad" remarked the
stout citizen, I'VE used to go on excur-
sions, and we tads were very popular
with the girls during the day. But in
the evening the older chaps would come
on the scene. These were the providers,
the eligibles, the fellows with steady
jobs. And then how the girls did drop
US tads; and how l did hate those pro-
viders: and how 1 did long TO be one
myselfr
And you were one eventually"
Yes. but my triumph was not for
long. A proyider is soon married and
caused to provide"
ITO catch the transient hours the rub.
The flight OF time a mortal breads.
Life's a short summer. man dub.
He weds, alas, how soon he weds!'
After emitting which paraphrase, the
stout citizen ran for his car.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11


Watson Squires. former Senator from
Washington. who is at the New Willard.
said yesterday that the contest for the
United States senatorship in Washington
Is waxing warm.
Senator Ankeny wants to succeed him
SELF but Leslie NJ Jones, member Of
Congress from Washington, opposes him.
Tie result Of this highly interesting fight
is yet in doubt Each candidate has
lots Of friends, and each naturally claims
the fight. I have been out of politics
ever since I left the Senate, and take
only private citizens interest in the
fight
Senator squires left for New York last
night, 10 spend two weeks there, after
which time he will return to this city.
Later on he will leave for his Western
home
For the first time I'm months hotel
clerks heaved signs of relief last night
There was a slight lull in the rush Of
guests. coming and going. The strain
Of trying to provide rooms for fifty when
less than twenty could be accommodated
disappeared.
But it vas but q few hours respite.
To-day the rush begins anew There is
small prospects Of the clerks having an
easy time until well into the summer.
Convention after convention will bs
held here during this month, June, and
July.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-11

New YORK Representative. s1iITH-WILBERDING
SPECIAL AGENCY. Tribune Building
Chicago Representative. CHARLES A. BARNARD.
Eoyes Building
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-10-31
Absent Friends.

Herbert Douglas, grandson of
the late Rev. DR.. Douglas, has
been awarded the bugle scholar
ship at L. S. U.
Mr.. [. Raas of Shreveport will
become q benedict on Wednes-
day, Nov. Is. His bride will be
Miss Blanche Leopold, daughter
of Mrs. A. Leopold of New Or
leans, in which city the ceremony
will take place at the family
home, 1920 Eighth Street. His
St. Francisville friends speed
him to his wedding day.
Miss Nette Richardson enter
tanned at dinner last Sunday in
Woodville complimentary tc
Misses Caro- Davis and Mamie
May Williams, DR.. Babin anc
Messrs. Wade and Dewey Blu
ouoi. Miss Williams entertained
for supper the same party, il
Guiding Miss Etheline Perkins
and Mr.. jim Perkins.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Lobdell of Thibo,

Mr.. and Mrs. Lobdell of Thibo-
daux, who have been pleasant
visitors at Wakefield plantation,
left for their home last Monday.
Mrs. Harry McGehee and Miss
Eleanor Percy were in town early
in the week, guests of Mrs. J. H.
Percy.
A. r. Gastrell of New Orleans
is here, after several weeks in
Natchez, looking after property
interests.
Albert Thoms has entered the
La. State University. His broth
err, Prof. Jas. Thoms, after study
ing at Sewanee, all summer, will
take a course at Tulane.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-10-31
Church Notices.

Services at Grace Church Sun
day, All Saints Day, at II a. m.
and 7:30p. m. Holy Communion
at morning service.
The Junior Brotherhood OF st.
Andrew will have it's bi-monthly
meeting at the Rectory next Fri
day at Z p. m.
Come to Sunday School at
Methodist church tomorrow al
9:45 a. m. and to preaching al
| II a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
E. l.. CARGILL, Pastor
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-10-31
ROsenthal- Smith.

Miss Annie Smith and Mr.. Joe
Rosenthal were married We'd
nesday evening, at the home of
the brides mother, Mrs. F. S.
Smith, in st. Francisville. Hon.
A. Villeret, clerk of court, per-
formed the ceremony. The mar
riage was simple and unassum-
ing in it's arrangements, being
witnessed only by relatives and
a few friends. The only guests
from a distance were her broth
er, Norwood Smith of Vicksburg,
and Miss Mabel Roberts of jack
son,
The bride wore a dainty gown
of white null, exquisitely elabo
rated with val lace. In her dark
hair and at her throat the whit
est of camellias were placed
They went to their own home,
that night, pretty cottage on
the outskirts of town, which was
newly and attractively furnished
in every detail. They received a
number of presents, handsome
land useful.
The marriage is one of true
love in the face of conflicting re-
! ligions, and that they may fine
, that ''love suficeth" and tha'
! Glove never faileth" is the sin
cere wish of their many friends
@ Both are popular young people
:. Miss Annie being one of tn
!. most generally liked of the youn'
q ladies of the parish, having
o kind and pleasant word for ever,
one. She will be much misse
, by employers and customer
"a alike from the dry goods depar
4 ment of M. & E. VOLTS store
o her unfailing politeness an
70 obligingness making shopping
8, pleasure.
The True Democrat extenc
L. best wishes to both Mr.. and Mr.
Rosenthal, wishing them all ha
piness and prosperity.
>, Lorraine Temple, Pyth!an 81
- ters, will meet every Mond
y; night at Pythian Hall.
lat Laurel Chapter, 0. b. S. NEE
lot next Thursday night. "A I
ne. meeting is urged.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-10-31
ThOmS.Smith.

Mr.. Riley Thoms of this place
was married on Tuesday evening
to Miss Matte Smith at her
home in Clinton, Rev. E. L. Car
gill performing the ceremony.
The bride is a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Caleb J. Smith, and
their pretty home in the suburbs
of Clinton formed a beautiful
setting for the event. The par
lor was a bower of ferns and cut
flowers. The bride wore a prin-
cess gown of white mohair, ex-
quisitely made. White camellias
we're worn in her hair and cors-
age. The groom's best man was
Frank Spohn of st. Francisville,
while his sister, Miss Emma
Thoms was bridesmaid, wearing
white organdie over blue silk,
elaborated with lace and ribbons
The wedding was a quiet one
witnessed only by relatives ano
a few friends. A. D. and Nor
man Thoms, the grOom's father
and brother, and his sister, Mis-:
Katie, were present from st
Francisville, besides the minis
ter and the attendants.
Both East and West Felician
friends remembered them wit
many nice presents. The brida
party left by train next morning
Miss Docia Smith caught tn
, brides bouquet as she was lea0
| ing. The happy couple, accom-
=, panied by his sisters went
= Baton Rouge, where they wei
: graciously entertained by Mr.
Schoenbrodt, the groom's cousin
at a lovely dinner, at which tt
brides cake was cut. Mr.. ar
/ Mrs. Thoms returned hom
l. Wednesday night, and will NAL
n their home with his parent
Mr.. and Mrs. Thoms.
f., The True Democrat extern
V best wishes.
L Little Barbara Stern gave
peanut hunt to her child trlen
at yesterday, in honor of her min
at birthday. The usual accompa
at aments of plenty Of goodies I'll
children love at parties, we're l
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-10-31
COnneH. COnyerSe.

On Tuesday evening, Oct. q,
at the Methodist Parsonage, the
Rev. j. A. Mccormick officiating,
Mr.. Robert S. Cornell and Miss
Clara Converse were married.
The marriage was quite a sur
prise to the friends of this popu-
lar young couple, although they
had long been sweethearts, TO
her familyit was less so, for they
knew that it had always been the
Whim of the bride to be married
in this quiet way.
Messrs. D. M. Pipes, George
Dudley and D. H. Taylor were
the only witnesses besides the
parsonage household. The bride
was becomingly gowned in brown
silk, and was looking her best,
her color heightened by the
piquancy of the situation. Both
of the young people are members
of prominent West Felicianf
families, and have of late years
made their homes in Jackson
Mr.. Council is an excellent youns
! business man and we'll worth,
his attractive bride. They ar
: boarding with Mrs, S. K. Con
nell. We join their many friend
t in fondest good wishes. 9Th
: Feliciana Record.
y Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Carne
. have our sympathy in the loss {
Z their baby girl, Stella. III
3 little one was laid away last Sa
d urday at the Carney buri
y ground in the ninth ward.
g A cold rain fell drippingly
f. Tuesday, making some excee
:, ingly sloppy streets and road
4 but on Wednesday the sun can
Q out to brighten the weathe
though 1t is still cold.
Is Misses Sarah, Mamie and M
s. tie Butler, Augusta Sheral
p. Helen Byrnes, Messrs. Ned 70
William Butler, and James 4
is bourne attended the footh
av game Monday between l.. 5.
and S. w. P. U. of ClarkesVl
H. Tenn.
NIL H. H. Kilbourne was the GU
of Col. L. p. Kilbourne, Mond
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,'''o' .,.L. 'S1 ~,
|' .'.' e',"a,. an. ,.. family
Y !, a torp one day lat lately ,,,,5. ,
. frankie 5tsl Brandon maG9 u
y Iar Orleans last week. ..4
D'i TIris Robinson spent
y ,.,i,y in 54 Jackson spent the
'1 % I 1. Nevsham made +"
! emo :, on Wednesday o.+on
n, Maurice N"' = yvo1f
Norris { Wolf is here look
Mann made a trip
l,,ty this week. C.a5;,;nnsr has
= Al as to require the Sef'-
trained nurse x.+;o rnoms
Is,.,sEnna and ka @.'t I nf ths
lending the last half OF ''''
tn Baton Rouge .n.o con
= little son, visited reIa
.bere Wednesday :,
4. N. Fishburn was Il
This week looking ai'e'
pspbOne interests Wa
\ I. B. Barrow of Yves
HIN, was among jackson
sl,this week. y,
pS. Johnson Of Yves
Una was a visitor to Jack
Monday. NJ.
n, 4 ". Jones, and Nj
Y manager Of the Jone
svpre in town this week
n, 4 A. Morgan of Tenne:
rs the guest Of Mrs. B.
.;Iopfor a brief visit.
pillet was the guest
Bessie Leake during a Wis
IsgbOdel.
s Mabel Roberts and M
Unattended the Rosenth;
avoiding at St. Francl
Wednesday,.
Itsnd Mrs. c. D. Harris
wtOdrive over for servl
aainss at Grace Churc
FrsnciSVille
: lis Sarah Allain left Ia
! iay by early train for Ne
! lls, where she expects
! ithe winter.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-10-31
Pythian Sisters Organize.

Lorraine Temple No. 10, Pythi-
an Sisters, was organized at
Pythian Hall on Monday and
Tuesday nights, with thirty char
ter members. Mrs. Ella Gleas..
on, Deputy Grand Chief, and
Mrs. T. Sidney Weber, Past
Grand Chief, of New Orleans,
organized the lodge. At the con
clusion of the ceremonies Tues
day night, refreshments were
served in the annex, and Mrs.
Gleason presented the Temple
with a handsome flag.
The following officers were
elected for the ensuing term;
Mrs. Lizzie Clack, Past Chief;
Mrs. F. M. Davidson, Most EX-
cellent Chief; Mrs. Dora Leon
ard, ExcellentSenio Miss Freda
Stern, Excellent Junior; Mrs.
Dora DeGrummond, Manager of
Temple; Mrs, Katie D. Tempel,
, Mistress of Records and Core
spondence; Miss Sarah Stern,
: Mistress of Finance; Miss Edna
7 Falconer, Protector of Temple;
2 Mrs. Alice Metz, Outer Guard;
Mrs. Gussie Daniel, Mrs. Lizzie
: Falconer and Miss Mamie Daniel,
e Trustees for eighteen, twelve and
six months, respectively; Miss
Lizzie Sweetman, Organist.
II 1t is pleasant to know that
e Mrs. c.. H. Converse will move
t. here at an early date and will
al open a clearinghouse at the
nost.office building. Mrs. Con
N verses success in pleasing hel
d. natrons while running the City
s. Hotel at Jackson is ali earnest
le of what she can do. Appetlz
r, ing fare, clean, comfortable
rooms, unfailing attention II
:. every detail are the points OF ne
y. ID regime, and should attract bot
IL regular boarders and the trans
~. ~ lent trade. She will be open 10
oil business by Nov. 10.
U. Miss Amelia Barrow entel
lie, tains her friends in honor
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Miss Amelia Barrow enter
tains her friends in honor OF
halloween, Amusing and unique
features have been devised for
the occasion.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-10-31

Little Barbara Stern gave a
peanut hunt to her child friends
Yesterday, in honor of her ninth
birthday. The usual accompanl-
aments of plenty Of goodies that
children love at parties, we're not
wanting, and all had q fine time
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-10-31

Lorraine Temple, Pyth!an Sis
tiers, will meet every Monday
night at Pythian Hall.
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-01
INTEREST IN THE
STATE CORN SHOW
viii Be Held at Purdue in Two
Weeks and Trophies
Will Be Awarded.
INSTRUCTION TO BE GIVEN.

Premium lists for the State Corn
Show to be held at Purdue University,
January 1918, are being distributed
and much interest is being manifest
ed in this movement by the corn men
Of the state. The trophies which are
on exhibition at Purdue, are attracting
much attention and wiz surely inspire
a spirited competition. These are to
be held by the winners Tor one year
and the namr of the winner will be
inscribed on the cup.
The show is being held in cOnnec-
ton with the farmers short course in
order that it may be Of the greatest
educational value. During the week.
instruction will be given in corn, stock.
daiTying, poultry, horticulture and
household economics. Every day will
have a full program of interesting and
valuable information for those in at
tendance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-01-01
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Quickly made friendships are quickly
ended.
Lifc's most desirable pleasures cost
She least.
Sorrows of life enable us to appreci-
ate the joys thereof.
It's easy to talk phiIosophical!y if
sou are not personally interested.
Instead Of trying to beat his record
fha average man should try to forget
st.
Most OF the things we learn from ex-
perience come under the head of com
pulsory education.
1t has been observed that the average
man is never SO happy as when he Is
posing as a critic.
Don't forget that the brownstOnc
front usually depends on homely
brick rear for support.
II sympathy could be converted into
cash, its doughnuts to fudge there
wouldn't be SO much of it wasted
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