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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
BEETHOVEN AND BUSINESS.
Selling His Music Was Distasteful to
 the Great Composer.

An extremely interesting article which has appeared in a German mu- sical and theatrical paper under the above heading contains the following statement, says a London exchange: Beethoven never bargained in the or dinary way. His fees for compost tion were demanded briefly and in a decided manner, and he always pointed out when mentioning price that he meant guineas and not sovereigns, or, rather, their equivalent in Austrian coin. In 1901 he wrote to music firm at Leipzig: Now the unpalatable busi- ness part is done with. l wish things could be managed differently in this world There should be only ore mu- sic publisher 10 whom the artist might take his work, knowing that he might ask fee according to his require ments. As it is, he has to be partly a tradesman. Good heavens, how diff ferent and unpalatable this is!' But this pious wish was never fulfilled, and Beethoven had to remain half a tradeSman' to the end
 As a suggestion of how dedications are occasionally made, the following letter, which Beethoven wrote to the same publisher in 1892 from Vienna, Is interesting:
 ''The lady in question can have . sonata, and l will do my best to carry out her aesthetic ideas. The price Is guineas (ducatenJ. and for this she may retain the sonata for a year as her private property, but not for pub llcation. At the end of the year the sonata becomes my propUty-that is to say, l nave the right to publish it. and if she thinks it an honor she may ask to have the work dedicated to her"
 This. from the business point of view of the lady In question. is surely a tempting offer At least, so the art patroness of today would think if she had chance of suggesting to a Beethoven the aesthetic idea" for sonata. to retain such a treasure in her own hands for a twelvemonth and thereafter have it dedicated to her and all for 5 guineas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09

"ST ELMO"
 A popular book by Augusta Evans
 Wilson; no novel, new or old Is
 more popular Bound in cloth ] with panel design, 12 months. 1 Published at soc, Bargain Day 25c | FAC-SIMILE WATER COLOR PICTURE l Gilt frames. size SKIS, regular price soc. Bargain Day 35c each 9c OUTING FLANNELS ! Light and medium color stripes
 and checks Bargain Day 5a4 C yd CHILDRENS FANCY BOXED HANDKERCHIEFS
 in a box, regular price 25c, Bar
 gain Day ......... lSc 5Oc GILT BRAND TIES WITH TASSEL
 Bargain Day ............... 35c WOMEN'S SILK GOLF GLOVES i In white. grey and mode, regular
 price ST. Bargain Day 75c pair WOMEN'S FINE RIBBED WOOL VESTS AND PANTS
 Seconds of the $1.25 quality, size } only, Bargain Day 49c each WOMEN'S PLAIN BLACK COTTON HOSE
 Full fashioned, regular price 25c
 Bargain Day ......... 19c a pair WOMEN'S AND MISSES S1O.9S { LONG COATS
 In black and brown kerseys and in
 fancy all wool mixtures. Bargain Day .......... S5.95 each $1S.5O WOMEN'S SUITS AT $1O.4S. About IS suits in the lot. in blue
 black and brown brOadcloth and
 Serges and few mannish mix
 lures, coat made 26 to 90 inche.'.
 long, skirt full gored, Bargain
 Day ..... ...... $10.4S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
Three Siuns.

Peculiaritics of signs are a source of never ending delight to some people One man reached his office grinning the otber morning because on his way downtown he had seen three signs that read as follows: Teddy Bears Re tailed" Baby Carriages Retired" and Umbrellas Recovered" - New York Post
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
The First Slow On
Unkind,

My dear" exclaimed a young bride, "my husband writes so beautifully! You really ought to see some of his bye leiters"' Yes. dear. | know" was the unkind retort "I have q draw sr full of them at homer'- Manchester Enaxdian-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
Trouble Ahead.
You look worried.

Hewltt-You look worried.
 Jewett-I am worried. l left my handbook on street car
 Hewitt-Cheer up: it may be found. Jewett-That's what worrying me. It may be found and left at my house and my wife will know what my bank balance is-NeW York Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
His QuandaN

Hewitt hear tEat you are happy father
 Jewett Well. don't know vet whether l am happy or not was Insured against the birth of twins. and l am not sure whether I can col lect under the policy. seeing that I am the father of triplets-Bohemisn Ma. aZine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
Accents.

In the midst of 2 rambling speech the political orator declared. The sit uation Is grave: the crisis is acute"
 And the gentleman's speech" added the newspaper reporter. was circum. nex-"-Youth's Companion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
BARGAIN DAY TOMORROW
21 Special Bargains On Sale for To-
 morrow Only.

SCOTCH NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAIN ENDS
 wards long, worth 35c, Bargain
 Day ................. 11c each SASH CURTAIN MUSLINS 36 inches wide, regular price 10c
 Bargain Day ......... 1c yard WONIEN'S BLOUSE GOLF VESTS In red, grey and white, regular price $1. Bargain Day ...... 79c WONIEN'S SHORT SKIRTS Made of albatross, in plain white
 and white with narrow pink and
 blue stripe. regular price $2.9S,
 Bargain Day ....... S1.9S each TRAY CLOTHS
 Fine damask cloths, size 1SX27,
 new patterns, regular price 2lc
 Bargain Day ........ 15c each HEMSTITCHED DAMASK TOWELS Fine heavyweight linen, regular
 price 50c Bargain Day II each MEMS soc NEGLIGEE SHIRTS Light and medium colors, Bargain
 Day ........... 'Soc each MEMS soc FLEECE LINED UNDERWEAR
 Best garment of the kind made at
 50c. Shirts are single or double
 breasted, drawers double gUsset
 Bargain Day .......... 39c each FANCY CHECK DRESS GOODS In black only, regular price $l,
 Bargain Day .............. .9c BLACK TAFFETA SILK Our regular 39c quality, Bargain
 Day ............. Gle yard BOHEMIAN GLASS NOVELTIES Richly decorated bon-bon dishes,
 regular price 9Sc, Bargain Day
 ............... 55C each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
Defined.

John" she said, looking up from the paper. what is a political boom- erang"
 Why. I'd define it." he answered, 'as q roorback on the return trip."- Philadelphia Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
Well Supplied.

DOctOr-I want you to get some strong bark at night
 Patient-wont have to get it. All my neighbors keep dogs.-Puck
 The First Slow ono. He uttered joyous cry.
 And am really and truly the first man you eTer kissed:''
 Yes, Clarence" the beautiful girl re- joined. her red lip curling slightly. The others all took the initiative"- New York Press.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-11

The two newspapers at Ottumwa
will be combined.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-11

The Murdo Pioneer is of the
opinion that its town has crawled
under the blankets and is peacefully
slumbering. 1t has not fully grasped
all the opportunities it has had
lately.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-11

Mr.. Taft is not the type Of states
man to permit the least shadow of
uncertainty as to his views upon any
of the principles and policies claim
ing the attention OF the political
parties. He is proverbially plain
spoken, putting his beliefs bluntly
before the people in readiness to stand
or fall by them, and thus insuring
that his good faith, at all
events, can never be questioned.
Mr.. Taft believes In telling the
truth to the people whether it pleases
or hurts. He took this course with
the Filipinos, and he can be relied
upon to take it also with his fellow
countryman, leaving no doubt as to
what may be expected of him If
elected to the Presidency.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-11

Roberts. Vessey, If elected, will give
to the state one of the very best and
businesslike administrations we have
ever enjoyed. He is well versed in
state affairs by reason Of his legis-
lative experience, and has always
been foremost in advocating the
rights Of the people against corporate
greed. He is the peoples candidate.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-11

The two newspapers at Ottumwa
will be combined.
r. S. O'Neil, of Topbar, was
anxious for pound in his neighbor-
hood. 1t was built-his cattle got
away from him, and were the first to
be taken up.
The fair at Kadoka was a success
in every particular. The agricul-
tural exhibit is said to have been one
that would have given the county
good representation at the state fair.
The Murdo Pioneer is of the
opinion that its town has crawled
under the blankets and is peacefully
slumbering. 1t has not fully grasped
all the opportunities it has had
| lately.
1t is reported that we'll drilers at
tempting to secure water, several miles
north of Hayes, struck strong flow
of dry gas, which will be used on the
farm where it has been found This
is probably a like gas supply as has
been secured many places north of
Pierre, where the gas has been
reached at a depth of about 200 feet.
But the supply was never consided
sufficient to attempt to make any spec
ial use of it.
Norbeck & Nicholson finished
drilling fine artesian well for T.
Paradis at his place on Willow creek
last Monday. They struck small
flow at depth of 1000 feet, but went
on down to a depth 100 where they
secured good strong flow. The
water is excellent and there is large
quantity of gas. They moved the
outfit from Paradis to this city
where they will drill a well at the
Hospital. Pierre Fairplay.
Wold & johnson have been awarded
the contract for the construction
a new school building at Fort Pierre,
to cost $25,0O0. Pressed brick will
be used with facjngs of native stone.
The building will be Of the most
modern stlye and is to be COM
pleted in time for the opening of
school in September, 1909. Work on
the excavations was started on Mon
day and every advantage will be
taken Of the fine weather to get in
the foundations. .--Brookings Register.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-11

Charles Price, from south of Fort
Pierre, is the republican candidate
for county auditor. Mr.. Price Is a
consistent republican, has been so at
all times. He would bring to the
office splendid mental equipment,
and is certainly deserving of election.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-11
REPUBLICAN TICKET
National

National
President
WILLIAM H. TAFT of Ohio.
Vice President
JAMES s. SHERMAN of New York.
Congressional
j United States Senator
Coz I. CRAWFORD of Huron
Representatives in Congress
CHARLES III. BURKE of Pierre
EBEN w. MARTIN of Deadwood.
Governor
r. 8. VEssEY of Washington Springs
Lieutenant Governor
II. G. SHoBER of Highmore
Secretary of. State
SAMUEL G. Policy OF Deadwood
Attorney General
S. w. CLARK Of Redfield
Auditor
JOHN HIRNINa of Herreid
Treasurer
GEORGE G. JOHNSON of Canton
Commissioner of School and Public
Lands
o. G. DOKKEN of Clear Lake
Superintendent Of Public Instruc-
tons -
II. 4. UsTRUD of Sioux Falls
Railroad Commissioner
r. C. ROBINSON of Groton
Legislative
State Senator
SCorrY Brown of Kadoka
representative
FRED W.WARNER of Philip
JOHN G. BARTINE of Oacoma
County
Treasurer
BYRON l.. Glow of Philip
Auditor
CHARLES M. PRICE of Cedar FOX
Sheriff
GEORGE S. HUSTON of Fort Pierre
Register of Deeds
JOHN A. MCkILLIP of Leslie
Clerk of Courts
ANDY &. RICKETTS, of Fort Pierre
Superintendent of Schools
GRACE A. REED of Meers
States Attorney
JULIUS III. JOHNSON of Fort Pierre
County Judge -
II. NJ. DINsMoRE of Midland
Assessor
FRANK l.. NORMAN of Grindstone
Surveyor
Roy II. TOWNSEND of Teton
Coroner
DIR. CLYDE G. WINTER of Kadoka
Commissioner, Third District
THOMAS II. ToLTON Of Ft. Bennett
Commissioner of third District
EB JONES Of Hayes
Commissioner of Fourth District
f. E. MORRISON of Philip
Commissioner Fifth District
w. o. HOPKINS of Cottonwood
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-11

Midlands local dramatic troupe is
preparing for the coming seasons
work.
The saloon at Hayes is to be fixed
up in real "city style" according to
the Homestead.
L. c. Burgsthaler, of Cottonwood,
threshed 965 bushels from a 4O-acre
crop of winter wheat.
County division is the tune in
Butte and Lyman counties and
some Of the newspapers are singing
In high G.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-11

Many farmers will purchase and
seed winter wheat. It's a good pro-
position.
The county wants one or two
north and south roads. Speak quick,
Mr.. Magnate.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-11

in
to
Oh he
old when he
eight D.
mercantile farming with
Vermion Mr. a the
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The
United n the primaries Of
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1908-09-11
EXCHANGE GLEAN|NGS

Happenings in County and State
Some items are rehashed, some Civ
en- credit where credit is due, and
some are Swiped bodily.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-02
FOR CONGRESSMAN
 HARRY H. MEYERS
Second District Republicans Nominate Him. and He Will Stump the Dis trict-inStruct for Taft.

Newport. May 1.-The Republican congressional convention of the Sec ond district of Arkansas held here to- day nominated Harry II. Meyers of Brinkley, and Little Rock for congress and elected NIr Meyers and Chas C.. Henry of this city as delegates to the Republican national convention. in- s;ructing them for Taft.
 J. M McClintOck was made the per manent chairman of the meeting anC C. G. Henry secretary.
 H. l.. Remmel introduced a resoIu tion commenting President Roosevelt, : administration and regretting that h, would not consent to be a candidat, for reelection, and endorsing Taft as his successor.
 William Sheridan was chosen chair man of the congressional committe, and (. G. Henry was reelected secre' rtary.
 Harry Meyers says he will make vigorous campaign for election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-02
NEW BATTLESHIP TO
 BE THE ARKANSAS"
President Roosevelt Promised That This State Will Be So Honored Next Year, But Not This.

Washington, May That Arkan- saa will have named after it one of the two battleships to be authorized next winter was pledged 10 Represent atfve Ben Cravens today. MT. Cravens had hoped to induce the president to name one of the two ships authorized this season after his home state, but the president had promised both of them to other states. MT. Cravens tfren took up the next consignment of shfps, and Mr. Roosevelt quickly de- cided that Arkansas might have one of Them.
 Dor many years Arkansas people have not been proud that the only war vessel of Uncle Sam bearing the name of their state was the antiquated mon ftor Arkansas, and much has been said leading to the result which was ae- complished by Mir. Cravens today. Members of the Arkansas delegation were highly pleased to learn of it, and it si expected that the people of Arkansas will be highly compli mented. Before new battleship may
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-02

be ready for another. Carload ship ments guarantee that the goods reach the customer in perfect condition.
 The Southern Manufacturing Com- pany of Richmond. Virginia, the maker of this famous brand, allows none but the pinrest and most delicious ingredi- cnis to enter into the manufacture of GOOD LUCK" And right there you have the secret of this popular pow der's success. l. is guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act. June 30, 1906, Serial No. 13O26.
 Another guarantee to the consumer is the Patented, Moisture proof. Tin foil. News Board Can. which retains
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-02

Days may come and days may go. hut truly the increasing sales of "GDOD LUCK Baking Powder go on forever. The housekeeper tnat begins the use of this popular priced, quality haking powder today will use no other tondorrow or next year. She continues to use it year in and year out. It nazurally follows that jobbers buy "00OD LUCK by the carload. The above,~Picture shows carload just bought and received by C. NJ. Fersu- son & Son. They are constantly buy ing "GOOD LUCK" carload at a time and it takes them very short time to dispose of this quantity, and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-02
CHALLENGED TO
 OLD CODE DUEL

New Orleans. May 1.--As a result of statement he made concerning the testimony of witness before the port investigation commission, Matthew J. Sanders. a prominent financier and insurance man of this city, today re- ceived challenge to fight duel.
 The witness was J. B. Homer, a con tracting steyedore. who is also well known in business circles. Mr. Homer told the commission that as manager here of the Levland Steamship line Mr. Sanders had stirred up all kinds of trouble between white and negro labOrers on the river front.
 Then Mr. Sanders gave out his statement. declaring Mr. Honor's testi- mony to be ignorant rubbish. \ challenge from MT. Honor followed.
 Mr Sanders is president of the City Bank and Trust company, manager of the Leyland line, member of the New Orleans Cotton exchange and is prominently identified with the social and business life of the city. Friends say he will probably ignore the chal- len2e
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-02
NORTHERN SYNDICATE MAY BUY CLAY LANDS
Reports That Capitalists Have Offer cd S300,000 for Pottery Clay Bepo>- its Year Hot Springs.

Hot Springs. May l.-Col. Lee Warrington will probably close a deal this week with wealthy syndi- cate of Northern capitalists who offer 10 purchase his 300-acre tract of clay lands situated about 12 miles from this city. The clay is said to be ,he finest in the world for the manufacture of pottery, tiling and ceramic ware. IL is reportel that the cash consideration will be $300000
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-02
STILL THE CAR LOADS COME

the strength and protects the powder from all moisture.
 Tn the conduct of their large whole sale grocery business C. M. Ferguson & Son never do things in a small wa. They buy in large lots and are always prepared to furnish their customers in the most satisfactory manner.
 The interests of C. M. Ferguson X Son are in the hands of the following gentlemen: Mr. C. M. Ferguson. Manager and Buyer. Mr. H. H. Ferguson, Assistant Man. a3cl and Buyer
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-02

be named for the state of Arkansas, it will be necessary to take the name from the old monitr, and this will be done in time to permit the fine new ship 10 receive the designation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-02
.tNNOlNCEMENT.

New method of laundering lace cur- tains for hotels and families Fines, fabrics beautifully done equa! 10 new Will call and deliver Old phone 6SS House No 3o1 Missouri street.
 ,0-3r
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-02

Foster Ball. trick pianist; Thea .OrilIm his week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-02
. MARKET QUOTATIONS. e PINE BLUFF BOARD OF TRADE

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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-20
A Practical Suggestion.

It was his first Sunday school and he
sat in the infants department eagerly
watching the superintendent illustrate
the lesson on the board. The superin-
tendent drew the path to heaven-one
straight line and started the figure
of a man OF it. Gradually the mar
became larger and larger and finally
when he arrived at the gate of heaven
he could not get in.
The superintendent turned to his
small audience and, in a tragical and
sorrowful tone, said: You see he is
so pulled up with sin that he cannot
enter in"
TRY him sideways, mister, try him
sideways" came the small shrill voice
from the infants department.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-20
Co Be C~ontlnued.)
MOOSE IN a MAINE TOWN..
Grazed on Lawn, Strolled Through the
Street and Took a PLUNGE.

Grazed on Lawn, Strolled Through the
Street and Took a Plunge.
A COW moos weighing aSout 100
pounds and resembling a good natured
donkey made a tour of Bangor early
one morning.
The moose was first disturbed about
4 o'clock while grazing on the lawn
of Patrick H. Gillin, at the corner of
Pine and Penobscot streets. A public
carriage man lad carried a fare from
an early train, and was driving down
Pine street to Hancock when Patrol
man Dan Smith, who thought she was
a mule, shooed her down toward EX-
change street. I.
Reaching that populous thorough
fare she started up toward State
street, thinking TO cross to the west
side and have a look at the library
lot. But rollicking citizens who came
from a restaurant drove her back up
York street. She started down Pine
again and came down Hancock to a
point ear Exchange street. Then she
went back to Pine street, down Pine
to MISUNDERSTANDING too like a
shadow-to Kenduskeag stream.
1t was about half tide, but she
plunged from the end of the wharf
and swan to a bar in midstream. For
fully half an hour she fooled around
in the water, being pursued by sew
eral boats, and finally coming ashore
at the city landing at the foot of
Water street, some kind-hearted citi-
zen having opened the gate at that
point.
She ran through Water street and
Pickering square TO Haymarket square,
lodged up Short street to Union, and
when last e e was going seventy
eight miles ali hour over Union street
hill.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-20

morning paper, and this morning he
particularly wanted TO be left in
peace.
II wan your advice, Glenn" she
said, without needing his look.
Indeed! That's something new,
isn't it?"
ITS about Marion West" she went
on.
"Well?"
Il had a letter from her this morn.
ing"
"A letter-from Marion West?' and
he half rose out Of his chair.
Are you so very much surprised
81 am, rather" he stammered. 81
thought-that is, | did not know
mean"
why should she not write to me
as well as to you?" she interrupted.
"She said she had written to me?"
Why beat about the bush, Glenn?
The question now is, ought l to tell
mother? You have kept the matter
you exactly. It's a painful revelation.
But now that | know as well as you,
do yoE think we ought to keep the
facts from mother?"
MAY | see her letter."
IF you like. There is nothing in it
that any n may not read"
He did not speak for several mo
ments after he handed the letter
back. Esther saw that he was deeply
moved, and refrained from making
any remark.
Mother looks at things rather diff
ferently from what we do" he said, at
length. I'VE have not suffered as she
suffered, and the wounds created more
than twenty years ago are ranking
still. To tell her might revive all the
old bitterness, and for the present, at
any rate, | see no compensating good"
"Then you think we should keep
the matter to ourselves?"
For the present, at any rate.
eve shall meet her again some day,
Glenn"
You think SOP"
Il do. Why else was she thrown
upon our care and protection? Why
else did our hearts warm to her? She
is not to blame for what her father
did. We've got to learn our lesson. |
hope | have learnt mine. If she were
to come to me this very moment |
would open my arms to her." and she
turned on her heel and went out of the
DON
IT. IA HnrtInttad
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-20
He Could Be Trusted,

A train from the north pulled into
the station at Charlottesville. Va. An
elderly man thrust his head out of a
window of a day coach and summoned
a little colored boy. The following
colloquy ensued:
Little boy, have you a mother?"
"Yassuh."
"Are you faithful to your studies?"
"Ya,suh."
do you go to Sunday school?"
"Yassuh."
"Do you say your prayers every
night.
"Yassuh."
Can l trust you to do an errand for
me?"
Yassuh."
well, here's 5 cents to get me a
couple of apples"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-08-20
How He Reached.

Three-year-old May had a penchant
for cutting everything in sight when
she could get a pair of scissors. One
day, being left alone with her curly
headed baby brother, she promptly
cut every curl from the back of his
head.
When the nurse discovered the dam
age, she said:
"Oh, May, how dare you cut baby's
curls OFF,"
"He cut them hisself."
"How did he reach the back OF his
head?"
"He stood on the STOOL"