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Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
SWORD OF ARTISTRY
PRISONER at Schonbrunn, the
Arn.,nIonra HNhnn-

PRISONER at Schonbrunn, the
n eaglet. son of Napoleon, when
IA ever occasion permitted, carried
n sword patterned after that worn by
his father. But it had only the LOOK
of the sword of Austerlitz-not the
shadow of his imperial sire. Inc lau
owned the last battle sword that ever
graced his fathers side, just as ne
owned the famous little hat that Tor
hundred days more than covered tne
map of Europe. But he felt TOO muen
his own inadequacy ever 10 40 more
than to lay upon his study taple the
sword beside the hat, and gaze In rev.
erence at both. His own little SWORD,
worn on dress occasions lnlaiu WIN
the arms of Austria and tiny eagiet
had more the look of a decoratioh
than a weapon that could cut clear
the road to the throne OF France. pus
fata never permitted the little king OF
Rome to WELD even that, except IN
mimic warfare at the front OF tne
Austrian troops whom he desplseu as
his fathers ancient enemies.
The enemy of age and pirates, re,
ter Pan, also carried a sWoru-a hliiu
of cutlass made sharp ior me az lniV an
of Hook and Since and lions talis. Am
Pan. unlike the eaglet, was forever
drawing his ''trusty weapon, more
vreat knife than a sword. "A throaty
9royvI a lowering of the brows at the
Vein Of wolves or the tread or pirates
and out he would jerk the wicked cut
lass TO the defense of Wendy and the
iost hovs Rut. after all, Peter only
had one real good fight, and even then
a. was a dagger he used, not the
assertions cutlass Yet it's hard to
think of Peter as being something or
braggart. .,
-, ~. bovc, t1artS For ChicOt
the lester likewise swaggers about
Nj with a sword. His is rapier and
60 real Is his dexterity that spectators
ston the drift of the love story in
their delight over real good hight. Or
course Chicot lived in the days when
10, wore swords as nowadays we
20 NV canes. And they say there were
as many dandies then who had no
atha,. ,,se for their swords than OPEN
~ canned food, as there are dudes
tnday who make toothpicks of their
canes.
| 70 acquire the skill that Is displayed IN
sour or five minutes every night.
IT, was not so In "L'Aiglon" or in
"Peter Pan" For the sword to the
eagIet was a mockery and sign or
things that might have been. And the
enemies of Peter Pan would have been
AS much baffed by hard look as by
the flourish OF MS sworn. ous SiiSos
is really put to 1t to fight the dam
gerous battle of foils.
once people asked. us she Maudee
Adams on the stage or L'Aiglon in real
life?" And later. is Maude Adams
Peter Pan or Peter Pan Maude
Adams?" Now it is known that Maude
Adams is L'Aiglon and Peter Fan and
Chicot, by right OF the sworo-or
artistry.
Anne Warner is thinking OF arrang-
inc FOR a decentralization of one of her
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

by the discriminating is Gertrude An
drews' fine dramatic story of kate
Shannon" which the Ferris company
presented for the first time on any
stage. This week we are to have an
other of Mrs. Andrews plays. Eagle
Tavern" is a story of life in a New
England country town. Mrs. Andrews
knows that life because for years she
was a part of 1t. Consequently her
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

upside down in her e.-orts to make it
like similar establishments in her own
beloved France.
Just as matters are apparently at
their worst the claimant to the estate
appears and demands their surrender
The baron prepares to capitulate when
suddenly Marcelle arrives on the scene,
costumed In the uniform of her suppos-
ititious brother. She is received by the
local soldiery as their new commander
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

charms of the advanced brand. Mr..
Scott expects to make his vaudeville
debut next fall in a sketch founded
upon one of Mark Twain's stores
which one he declines to say. How
ever, he expects to be able to use marx
Twain's name-something never before
done in vaudeville and which should
add at least two substantial figures 10
the Scott salary. Mr., Scott is now In
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

season at the Auditorium. With the
fall of the curtain upon the final act
of eagle Tavern" next Saturday
night. the company viii disband, nav
ing completed its sixteen weeks en-
gagement. During that time Mr.. Fer
ris has given us several novelties, a
few REVEALS of worth and few of no
very conspicuous merit. The play that
will he most pleasantly remembered
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

painting a gown for Miss Theodore
Shonts' trousseau, of which the Gilbert
gown, it is said, will be an exact copy
The vaudeville bug is lowering over
the Belasco theater 1t used to be said
that a good American, when he dies,
hopes to go to Paris. Similarly, good
stock actor, before he dies, hopes to get
into vaudeville. Howard Scott Is the
latest local play err TO succumb to the
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

and is proclaimed heir to the barony.
This concludes the first act.
In the second and last act matters
are Strengthened out. Mr.. Pixley didn't
tell me just how, but doubtless the
end will prove satisfactory.
Preparations for the early premiere
of "A Society Pilot" at the Burbank
are proceeding apace. The scenery is
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23
STAR CAST FOR
"AS YOU LIKE 1T"
BY sIpLE LAWRENCE

~ HE REGULAR THEATER-GOER
dropped into the office last night
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-23

Anne Warner is thinking OF arrang-
ing for a dramatization of one OF her
Susan Clegg" stories Tor the use OF
NAV Robson when 1.-THE AUGMENTATION
Of Amt Mary'' has served its time.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-26

1t is absurd to suppose even
for moment that the Farmers
Union has any connection what
ever, directly CT indirectly, re.
motely or otherwise, with the
efforts being MADE to terrorize
ginners. The Union is an or
ganization of farmers for their
mutual advantage and protection
and for the advancement of the
best interests Of the agricultural
classes generally, but its work is
being conducted along perfectly
legitimate lines. The personnel
OF the Union emphatically mega
tives the idea that the member
ship would resort to unlawful
methods under any circumstances
There are no more patriotic, law
abiding citizens IN the entire
country than the members OF the
Farmers Union, and it is an
insult to their intelligence
and reelection on heir good
characters to suspect them
of completely IN The nefa
rious business of the so-calied
night riders. We know per-
oonally at least tour-fiiths of the
Union men in this county and
not one OF the number is tainted
in the s'ightest degree with a.
archisGc views. We feel fu ly
warranted in saying that if the
Union finds in its ranks man
who has been guilty OF thre ,ten-
ing ginners he will be promptly
expelled from he Order.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-26

to last, as the records will show
So far as the publication com.
planned of is concerned, we re-
garded the article more in the
light OF a joke than anything
else, and thought that it would
be so considered and enjoyed
by our readers-and we have no
doubt that such was the view
taken of it by an overwhelming
majority of them.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-26

WANTED FOR u. =. ARMY-Able-
bodied, unmarried men. between ages
Is and 80, citizens of United States, OF
good character and temperate habits,
who can speak, read and write Eng
hsh For information, apply to Re-
cruiting Officer, l6 West Fifth st,
Charlotte, n c. ; South Main st
Asheville, n c.. National Bank Build
ing, Shelby, n q. I0l South Center
St. Statesville, y 60. National Bank,
I.enoir, N G., or 1917 WestMsin st.
=. e.. 7S-l04
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-26

FOR SALE-I offer my farm for sale.
consisting of 80 acres of good land. a
new Groom dwelling and a good well
oi water. Has good pasture with last
ing water Enough timber on the land
to Keep up buildings, and an immense
amount of cord wood. About half of
land I'm cultivation. For further partic-
ulars call on or address j. X. EasonA
WaNhaw, NC, X. +. ID. No. |, or G.. ii ;!
Burgess, Real Estate Agent, Waxhaw,
y. &. aa4
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-26

We keep tellin' those Rock
Hill fellows about the mud holes
and one-horse sidewalks over
there--but what's the use? The
other day lady in that city
stepped into a hole in the street
and fell, sustaining painful in
juries. Those much talked of
cement pavements must be for
winter use only, being at pre-
sent laid away with heavy cloth
ing and moth balls.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-26

The ladies will soon know
"what's what" The Lancaster
Mercantile Company, the Heath
Jones Company, and Merchant
Cloud, all have their fail milli-
merry openings scheduled for mex
Wednesday and Thursday, as
will be seen BY announcements
in today's paper.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-26

We are bolh surprised ana
panied at the view taken by our
Antioch friends OF the publica
ton IN hi pape~ Of the some
whaJ sensational ami amusing
message sen, 10y Al"eu farmers
to MIR. T.. -. Smljh whic. was
clipped by u from The News
and Courier The idea that any
attempt was made thereby to
"cast a ,lnr" on either Mr. Smith
or the farmers Is ridiculous.
Having published and favorably
commented upon many columns
OF Mr.. Smiths speeches and
newspaper article, "a The head
OF the Farmers Association, and
having considered him worthy
Of our support for the United
$ ates Senate in the recent sec
cond primary, it IS not iXely
that at this late day we would
be gully Of casting opprobrium
upon him. And as for the far
mes, if we haven't sufficiently
proven by long Years of active
and unremitting service in their
behalf, our faithfu.ness, fidelity
and loyalty to heir best interests,
it would be useless now to try
20 offer additional proof TO those
who seem disposed 10 qrsstion
our sincerity. We have stood
by their organizations from first
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-26
Bridges to Let.

Doby's bridge on Big Sugar creek
will be let by the County Supervisors
of Lancaster and York counties, oct
2nd, at | O'Clock n. IN.
| will let on the same day at 4 p. m.,
the contract To build bridge over Six
Mile creek. known as ASHLEY" bridge
Usual rights are reserved.
l.. j. PERRY, Co. Supervisor.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-26
Sympathetic.

We take this method of expressing
our sympathy for Mr.. and Mrs. c. III.
Burnett in the recent severe afIliction
through which they passed in the death
of their sweet little daughter, Grace.
God moves in n mysterious way, His
wonders TO perform"
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. c. III. Burnett.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-26

After sitting nearly a month
in extra session, at a cost to the
state of $35, 900, the Georgia leg
islature finally passed bill to
abolish the convict lease system,
which it was called in extra ser
sion to do.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-26

The Chicago society woman
who advises girls "never to mar
ry a man until they have seen
HIM drunk" must be an ardent
believer in race suicide.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-26
SATURDAY, SEPT. .8, 1908.

The devil yesterday presented
the editor with a sweet potato
which measured 20 inches in dia-
meter-Kershaw Era.
The devil, he did
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-26

A prominent citizen of the
northern portion of town tells
us that a person can stand in
one place in that neighborhood
and see as many as sixteen nice
new dwellings-all built since
the first of January. That's
growing some, isn't it? In fact
Lancaster IS growing now as it
never grew before. New and
attractive buildings are to be
noted on all sides and others in
course Of construction.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-26
Teac hers Examination.

The next regular teachers EXamina-
ton will be held at Lancaster Court
House, beginning at 9 o'clock a. m.
Friday Oct 10th, 1908.
w. NJ. MOORE,
l03-5-S co. SUPT. ED.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-26

The Lancaster county Fair is
a long time getting here. What
about it, Bro. Connors? -Kershaw
Era.
Died borpin'. Smothered,
possibly, by the hot air of the
Era and The News.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-26

After she gets her waterworks
system completed Lancaster
should pull for electric lights.
Her present street lamps are too
much out Of date tor town OF
that size. They look too much
like lightning bugs --Kershaw
Fra.
She's pullin' for 'em now, con-
temporary. BY the way. you
belittle the brilliancy of the bugs
A fully matured female lightning
bug, when ont on nocturnal par.
ade, sends forth rays gorgeousIy
ehulgent and Illuminating in
comparison with the feeble flicker
OF Lancaste" lamp, which is
ever suggestive OF lighted
match in eXtremIs. But don't
say anything about this, for it
might hu,t The sale we expect
to make 10 Rock Hill of our c4d
s'ree' amp. when our electric
system is installed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-16
Needed.

The professor had been quizzing his
psychology class and was evidently
somewhat disappointed with the re-
suit.
Gentlemen" said he as the bell rang
for dismissal, lit has been said that
fish is good brain food. If that state
ment is true, I advise some Of the
men in this class to try a whale."-
Kansas City Star.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-16
Howell-What are you laughing at.

Howell-What are you laughing at
POWELL said something to my wife
about an elastic currency. and she said
that she knew that cows We're once
used for money. but that she hadn't
supposed that we would ever come to
the time when rubbers would be used
Exchange.
Until about 1850 writing was laugh,
in the schools of the United States
from copies that were written by the
teacher, who also made from goose
quilts the pens which the pupils used
A penknife with a keen blade was az
essential part Of the teachers equip
ment.
Ancient GaIIantry.
The respect and veneration paid to
the fair sex formed an essential ingre-
dent in chivalry. Principle of female
alteration so prominently displayed in
every aspect of chivalry extended its
influence to the laws of the times, for
we find James IL. of Aragon ordering
in this manner: I'VE will that every
man, whether knight or no, who shall
be in company with lady pass safe
and unnolested unless he be guilty Of
murder"
And Louis H.. duke of Bourbon, in.
shutting the order of the Golden Shield,
enjoins his knights to honor, above all,
the ladies and not permit any one to
SANDER them, because" adds he,
from them, after God. comes all the
honor that man can acquire"
An Asset.
The financial prospects Of Washing
ton Lafayette johnson were decidedly
clouded, but he still preserved san
guine spirit, which his friends did not
always appreciate.
I'D like to borrow jes little money
OBJ you" said Mr.. Johnson confidential
ly to a friend. II wouldn't AK you
TO it, but l ain got single cent left
in de worr."
What security can you glib me-"
asked his friend without any enthusi-
asm.
why. l glib you my note oh hand"
and Mr.. Johnson looked panied and
amazed at such a question. Il reckon
you don know what good, clear hand
writing I got In de ebening school,
Youths Companion.
Not Exorbitant.
The summer resident looked sharply
at Mr.. JamesOn's guileless moon face
and then at the mild and none too
sprightly horse he was trying to sell.
Don't you think $3.50 Is rather q
stiff price to ask for horse like that?'
asked the summer resident. How old
Is he?"
Hes only jest thutty," said Mr..
Jameson calmly.
Thirty years old, and you expect to
get $50 for him.
II don't know as l expect to get it."
said Mr.. Jameson without rancor, "but
1t seems as If I'd ought to have full as
much as that. 1t don't come to but S.
a year, and he's cost me a good deal
more'n that most years. youths Com
panion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-16

One evening when Stephen Phillips
was sea fishing from a boat off Wey-
mouth he was surprised to hear his
companion, a common fisherman Of
the neighborhood, quote line from,
"Paolo and Francesca" to indicate that
he thought it was no use to continue
fishing that night. The line was, "Now
the tide turns, and now the sole goes
home" -Westmnster Gazette.
Her Mistake.
"My dear" said Mr. Brown to his
wife, where did all those books on
astronomy on tho library table come
from? They are not ours"
"A pleasant little surprise for you,"
responded Mrs. Brown. You know
you said this morning that we ought to
study astronomy, so l went to book
store and bought everything l could
find on the subject"
1t was some minutes before he spoke
"My dear" he then said slowly, his
voice husky with emotion. II never
said we must study astronomy. I said
we must study economy. "-Exchange.
An Oversight.
A doctor was called in haste to an
old lady who was suddenly taken very
Ill. When he arrived he asked her sew
eral questions as to how she felt be-
fore he ordered her medicine of any
kind. Among other things. BE- asked
l., CHI fa1t xx,ho wit hnr
complaint
II had terrible shivering." said the
lady.
did your teeth all clatter when the
chill came on you"
II do not know, I'm sure, doctor"
she replied; they were lying on the
table ut the time. and didn't notioew
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-16
FISH AND OYSTERS
GRAIN AND FEED

GRAIN AND FEED
Hay. per ton, Yakima timothy .$25
hIIdlIa TlO
Oats, per ton, Eastern Washington. .S32
Western Washington. .$26
Rolled oats, per ton ................. 1893
Wheat, feed, per ton. .............. $35
Chop. per tom. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Ssh
Shorts, per ton. MISUNDERSTANDING
Bran, per ton. Observation-Disclosures. 1926
Middlings, per ton. ........... $50
Corn, per ton. INSTRUMENTATION. 1877
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-16

Help Your Town and Yourself.
Do something for the town tn which
you live and you Will do something for
yourself. -AtchiSon Globe.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-16
The AnceI Makers,

NNODCIl Cuillll, VI
Smith and an eX-advOcate general, on
one occasion engaged in an argument
with u physician over the relative mer-
it's Of their respective professions. II
don't say that all lawyers are crooks"
said the doctor. but you'll have to ad-
nit that your profession doesn't make
angels of meE". No." retorted Smith.
you doctors H. lnly have the best of
US there. st. ,ules' Gazette
The Chauffeurs.
In the last decade # the eighteenth
century a band of French brigands
fourished in and about the forest of
La Muette. close to Mereville. To these
"pingres," as they called themselves,
the people gave another name. All over
France they were known as the "chauf-
feurs," from their use of fire, applied
to the feet of their victims who would
not tell where their money was hidden.
-Argonaut.
An Early One.
Jaggsby G. Il. NIL shay, off1sher, is
thish-hic-Bl street?
Policeman-Yes.
Jaggsby- Wish you'd-hic-dre me
to All. Coin to tend little lecture
there
Policeman-What. Attend a lecture
at this hour of the morning?
Jaggsby-Yes. Thashs the house
where I-hic-live, an I'm married.
Shee?-Chicago News.
A Dangerous Playground.
Sir Leslie Stephens familiar name
for the Swiss Alps. the Playground Of
Europe" takes on somewhat sinister
aspect when we realize that the Alps
are responsible for over 400 accidents
year. So many Of these are fatal
that the London Lancet seems justified
In saying that this "playground' has
for many years been graveyard, a
fact which experience from year to
year emphasizes rather than modifies.
A Winner.
An Irishman, becoming interested in
the local excitement over cockighting,
decided to enter bird in whose PROV
ess he evidently had every confidence.
On the eventful day Pat arrived at
the pit with a fat sleek duck under
his arm and. proudly setting it down
before the slim adversary, remarked:
"Divil a bit can you thrip him up!
Lux at that futr-Short Stories.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-16
Today's Suggestion by Ellen Stan.
BOX PLATED SKIRTS MODISH.

to
of
to complexion s goods
Of style.
to
golden hair blue
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-03-16
COFFEE

You can buy something
called "coffee" at lOc ID
with 1000 miles of r r
freight from the rooster
don't.
Your grocer returns your money If you don't
like Schilling's Best; we pay him
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-07-16
Mr.. G. C. Weitzell Honored

The appointment of Governor
Harris Wednesday Of G.. G. Welt
zell as the representative of the
Hooking Valley operators on the
state commission to codify and re-
wise the mining laws of Ohio, was
we'll received by local operators,
and Mr.. Weitzell came in for many
Congratulations.
Mr.. Weltzell lie a practical min
ing man. His early training was
received In railroad work, but he
transferred his activities to the
mining field and for several years
has been identified with the New
Pittsburg Coal company of Colum-
bus. He was for some time mana.
ger of mines for that corporation
and when w. X. Field went to
Pittsburg he was made vice presi
dent and general manager of the
company, the position he n,w fills
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-07-16
Herrlck- Taft Combine.

The ambition of former Govern
or Herrick to succeed either Mr..
Foraker or Mr.. Dick in the United
States senate is to be fortified b,
q subsidized chain of newspapers.
Mr.. Herrick has already secured
control of the Cleveland Leader
and the Toledo Blade, and now
has options on other pape 8
throughout the state. Aided by
his vast wealth and by shrewd
system OF underground .organiza-
tion, he confidently expects to ac.
complish his purpose, lt is un-
derstood that he has formed q
working alliance with Millionaire
Charles P. Taft, and each is to
help the other in his struggle for
togas now worn bv Foraker and
Dick. Such union of millions
has never before been formed in a
single state for the requirement
of senatorial seats, Newark Ad-
yocate,
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-07-16
&. B. Burhans testifies after
four years

G.. b. Burnhans, of Carlisle Cen
ter, N. Y, writes: "About four
years ago 1 wrote you stating that
l had been entirely cured of y sew
ere kidney trouble by taking less
than two bottles OF Foleys Kidney
Cure. 1t entirely stopped the brick
dust sediment, and pain and gym
ptons Of kidney disease disappear
ed. ] am glad to say that l have
never had return Of any of those
symptoms during the four years
that have elapsed and am evident
ly cured to stay cured, and heartily
recommend Foley's Kidney Cure
to any one suffering from kidney or
bladder trouble" Bort d Co.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-07-16
judicial Convention

The democratic electors of the
Fourth Circuit Judicial District, COM
posed of the counties of Adams, Ath-
ems, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Hook
ing, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pick
away, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Vinton, and
Washington, are hereby notified that
District convention will be held in
the city of Jackson on Saturday, the
sth' day of Aug, 1908, at1 20 0 P. M ,
for the purpose of nominating can
didate for Circuit Judge for said Dis
trict and to transact such other busi-
ness as may come before said conven-
tion.
Delegates to said convention for the
counties aforesaid shall be selected by
the controlling comNlttee in each
County, by county convention or a
committee appointed by county con-
vention for that purpose.
The delegates to said convention
shall be selected upon basis of one
delegate for every 500 votes cast and
one for the fraction remaining, if
greater than 100, cast for John M.
Pattison for Governor, in said District
at the November election in 1905.
E. HI. WILLIS, Chairman.
S. ID. MCLAUGHLIN, Secretary.