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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

lowing bit of current news:
 ALLENTON, Pa., August 15-A middle aged man, while coasting down the Hamilton street hill on bicycle, struck a stone, was pitched off his machine and landed headfore- most between the front legs of the mudest at tached to a wagon of the Allen Transfer com pany.
 The mules stopped immediately and did not move until the man had scrambled from under heath them. When he was finally free of them he said:
 Well, I'll never say another word agin' mules''
 We are glad this gentleman escaped physi- cal injury, but we apprehend he knows precious little about mules, or he never would have made the concluding statement attributed to him. The Imeanness of mules is not located i'll their front legs; and it is a noteworthy and felicitous truth that the party to the specific instance herein cited landed between the front legs of these specific, but presumably average, mules. Of course the mules saw him coming, and observed that he came with no hostile intent They ap- precated the fact, in short, that the whole af- rair was an accident, pure and simple. More over, they could not have kicked him with their | front feet, no matter how great the temptation to do so might have been, and it notoriously a fact that mules never assault persons otherwise than by kicking them.
 | But had this said middleaged man collided with these said mules from the rear; ah, indeed that would have been another story! Mules, i'll such circumstances, try defendants find them guilty, and inhict immediate punishment upon them before they think of considering the evl- dence tending to establish probable innocent notice or lack of malicious purpose. The SO called business end of a mule is the most strict ly business end of anything ill this world, per haps. It's managing director has absolutely nc regard for anybody's feelings whomsoever The hind leg of mule strikes with lightning like swiftness and its accuracy of aim woulo arouse the admiration of Bwana Tumbo him self It reasons not why; and, what IS to the mue'c utter discredit but not at all to its em lbarrassment, it cares not hoot
 And so, we think the man concerned in thl
 story should qualify his precipitately esquire,
 good opinion of the mule with mental reserva tion or two--that is if he expects to have any thing in particular to do with mules in the fu ture his approach. He may collide with th' Dreadnought end rather than with The Hagu
 extremity In which melancholy event 1t woult perhaps be some time before he were able t say anything at all of what he thinks abou mules, and then, in all probability, he woul' |, hesitate to say it in the presence of ladies.
 In makes a lot of difference which way vol
 get at a mule.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31
MORNING SMILES
4 Good BnsiRess

I'd like to own a street ear line; It ought to pay. The people ride when it is fine To heat allay. Of course, they ride Wien it is wet, For then they wish To quickly under shelter get; Man is no fish. And so street car line, you see, May business find, No nlatter what conditions be With human kind. Then to another point is my
 Attention drawn; G No other business profits by
 It's hangers-on.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31
LET YOUR PAPER FOLLOW YOU

The Silver Belt wiH De mailed upon request to subscribers leaving tue city during tue sum- mer months. Change of address wiH be made as frequently as desired; notices of such change should give both the old and ne,O address. Call at the office or phone any change you wish be- fore leaviag tue city. The subscription rate Is the same out of t0Wn as in the city.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

A Jersey City baseball fan opened his mouth so wide while yelling the other day that spar TOW flew in and almost choked him to death, As you probably are quite sure you have occu- pied seat alongside of this party on more than one occasion, we presume you are prepared to tender scant sympathy.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31
PASSING EVENTS
Kdnsas City's Levee.

kdRsaS CHy'S LeUee.
 Kansas City intends to protect itself against the occasional floods of the Missouri It is proposed to build levee eight miles long and of huge proportions. Because of its hugeness it will cost according to estimates, $2,OO0,000 and will protect only 4,l50 acres, making the cost $430 an acre, which makes it seem an ex- travagant enterprise until one reflects that these 4150 acres are in the midst of big city. It is planned to make the levee twenty-five feet above low water, TO feet wide at its base, and seventy feet wide on top. The great cost is due to these extraordinary dimensions. But if 1t is to be extraordinary in both size and cost, it will be equally extraordinary in the service it is to perform. For it is to be not only double utility, but a convenience and ornament as we'll Its sides are to be sodded, of course, and even decorated with flowers, the whole length of it's crest is to be boulevard and walk, while rail road tracks will be laid part of its extent. By this provision it will be easy to transfer freight directly from cars to the boats which ply the iNer' 4-i ll sIlp Iii
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31
AsSimildted

"That man couldn't interpret single pas sage of the Constitution"
 ''Yet you naturazed him, judge"
 "Well, he was away up on batting averages. I guess he'll make a good American.'
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31
Just So

''Why don't the theatrical managers want husband and wife in, the same company"
 ''They think the public wouldn t care to see a man making love to his wife"
 ''IIooks too much like acting, eh. y
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

That Virginia man with thirty two children surely must conceive Hades to be place where people spend their time hunting available quarters in apartment houses.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

Messrs. Wilbur and Orville Wright are both members of the Legion of Honor in France. A few years more of activity and they will proba- bly be members of the great American order of
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

It is distressing to hear it suggested that the new Lincoln pennies may be used to beat the fve-cents-in- the-slot telephones. The price of the telephone service probably will be raised to 10 cents in order to avoid the difficulty, if it be true
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31
4 Pleasant Relief

Do you every really enjoy your work?" "Well, yes For two or three days after com ing back from vacation"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

So Mir. Taft has been 'advsed not to talk tariff while touring the west" has hes Fancy advising" Mir. Roosevelt not to talk anything he felt inclined to talk
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

Marriage licenses have been reduced from $3 to $2 in the state of Washington says the Chicago Post. This is commendable, of course but was it not rather mean to wait until after the June bride season to inaugurate the cut!
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

"There is an indescrbabe fascination about work" says the Fort Worth Record The Record means other peoples work, however.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

A scientist says, Ut is good for children to eat candy" We suspect that man might even write grammar the school children would like.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

An Atlanta mule recently kicked trolley ear off the track It may yet become necessary to match the mule against the obsertperous au- tomoble
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

Nothing can destroy my interest in poll ties" ayers Mir. Thomas Collier Platt. And nothing can revive politics interest in Mir. Platt. l.x1r D. +, ,,.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

Kansas paper announces that it "fayors prohibition, but opposes its enforcement. :" That surely would seem to "catch lem a-gwine and a-comin'," .,it ,r ,n
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

When an Alabama legislator goes riding on one of his pet hobbies, he can surely do the most astonishing stunts ever.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

Senator Baily says he has returned to Texas in good humor and has no hostile intent to, ward any man. Nevertheless, parties will be careful how they argue with the senator when he has an umbrella in his hand.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

"Champ Clark is convinced that Roosevelt will be the next candidate of the republican party" says the Birmingham Age-Herald. And? Go on, Mr. Clark.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

Mr. Walter Wellmans $ dashes for the North pole do not seem to be much more than hyphens.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

"Modern flying machines are doing every thing but laying eggs" says the Cleveland Leader. And an arship surely must have a hatchway about it somewhere
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

One thing we rather like about Mr. Walter Wellman he is always his own relief expedi- tion.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

Nobody ever hears of democratic clam bake" says the Buffalo News. And nobody ever hears of republican barbecue.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

While the undertakers are not responsible for the popularity of the automobile races, they probably have no complaint to register against them ~graq1rga6i ig4n
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

What is boy worth!' asks the Phadel- pha North American It all depends on whose baby it is. ,i, ,.p
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

"Does Turkey Mean War;" inquires the At lanta Georgian in an editorial headline. Fur key means hash and strict economy for at least one week after ~ s.InSt ii Ftal ml
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

King Edward is said to have ''smiled at Maxine Elliott" We can readily believe 1t.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31
MENTIONING MULES

Attention is respectfully directed to the fol- lowing bit of current news:
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31
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PoetrU in Polar RegiORS.

Poetry m Polar RegionS.
 Explorers in polar regions may not carry with them a great variety of literature Lieu tenant Shackleton, who sought the south pole, in an address to Browning society in London, showed little book of Robert Browning that he carried throughout his journey. The book was wet by day and frozen hard at night, but it's words were encouraging to the explorers and helped them through the dark and the colo and the storm. There were many messages which he found there, such as that from ''Pros pice":
 Fear death Ito feel the fog in my throat,
 The mist in my face.
 When the snows begin, and the blasts denote
 l am nearing the place, The power of the night, the press of the
 storm,
 The post of the foe.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-08-31

ENTERED AT THE PosToFFIcE IN GLOBE, ARIz, i AS SECOND GLASS MAIL.
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 LET YOUR PAPER FOLLOW YOU The Silver Belt wiH De mailed upon request to subscribers leaving the city during tue sum- mer months Change Of address Uil be made as frequently as desired; notices of such change should giUe both tue old and ne0 address. Call at the office or phone any change you wiSh be- fore leaving tue city. The subscription rate is the same out of town as in the city.
 One thing we rather like about Mr. Walter Wellman he is always his own relief expedi tion. "What is a boy worth!' asks the Philade- phia North American. It all depends on whose baby it is. ,a ,p F -
 ''There is an indescribable fascination about work" says the Fort Worth Record. The Record means other peoples work, however. When an Alabama legislator goes riding on one of his pet hobbies, he can surely do the most astonishing stunts ever.
 A scientist says Ut is good for children to eat candy" We suspect that man might even write grammar the school children would like Nobody ever hears of democratic clam bake" says the Buffalo News, And nobody ever hears of republican barbecue.
 While the undertakers are not responsible for the popularity of the automobile races, they probably have no complaint to register against them. ~.gra41rGaS! igsN E;p~~--a I}s~N-~~
 ''Does Turkey Mean War!' inquiries the At lanta Georgian in an editorial headline. Tur key means hash and strict economy for at least one week after .s.,Hst il F1al ml
 A Kansas paper announces that it "favors prohibition, but opposes its enforcement. :" That surely would seem to ''catch lem a-gwine and a-comn'." ,il,r ,n VI "'
 "AIodern flying machines are doing every thing but laying eggs" says the Cleveland Leader. And an airship surely must have a hatchway about it somewhere
 An Atlanta mule recently kicked a trolley ear off the track. It may yet become necessary to match the mule against the obsertperous au- tomobile.
 ''Champ Clark is convinced that Roosevelt will be the next candidate of the republican party" says the Birmingham Age-Herald. And? Go on, Mir. Clark.
 Senator Baily says he has returned to Texas in good humor, and has no hostile intent to- ward any man. Nevertheless parties will be careful how they argue with the senator when he has an umbrella in his hand
 Marriage licenses have been reduced from $3 to $2 in the state of Washington" says the Chicago Post. This is commendable, of course but was it not rather mean to wait until after the June bride season to inaugurate the cut!
 It is distressing to hear it suggested that the new Lincoln pennies may be used to beat tho . fve-cents- the-sot telephones. The price oi the telephone service probably will be rasec to 10 cents in order to avoid the difficulty, if il be true
 A Jersey City baseball fan opened his moutI so wide while yelling the other day that spar row flew in and almost choked him to death As you probably are quite sure you have occu pied seat alongside of this party on more than one occasion, we presume you are prepared tt IL,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-12-17
ASSESSMENT UPHELD.
Judge Campbell Decides in Favor Of
Defendants in Suit of Evangeiine
Pipe Line Company.

Judge Campbell, in district court on
Wednesday morning, rendered judg-
ment in the case of the Evangeiine
Pipe Line Company VS.. Assessor AL
bert Trahan, the Police Jury, Sheriff
Lacoste and the State Board Of Equal
~ization, dismissing the rule nisi and
giving decision in favor Of the defend
ants. The suit was brought to compel
the state and parish tax officials to
make. a, reduction of assessment on
the property of the company within
the limits of Lafayette parish, the
plaintiff alleging that the officials men,
toned had unjustly and arbitrarily
fixed an excessive valuation on the
property involved and asking the
court to restrain the tax collector
from collecting the taxes and issue
an order directing a reduction in the
assessment. The valuation returned
by the company was about SIS 900 for
eleven and a half miles of pipe line
and two pumping stations, while the
final assessment fixed by the state
board of equalization was about $780,
900. When the case was called Attor-
neys Robira and Elliot filed an excep-
ton to the jurisdiction of the court
as to the state board, and the court
maintained the motion, thus eliminat-
ing the state board from the suit, for
the reason that the law fixes the dom
icile of the body at Baton Rouge. In
giving judgment Judge Campbell said
that he found that the officials in
question had not transcribed their
powers in fixing the valuation of the
property, but had acted reasonably
and in conformity with the laws gov
erning such matters. The effort to
show that the property value should
be based on it's cost and intrinsic
worth was not well founded, as it was
clearly shown that the line had a
speculative value as well. 1t was
shown that during the first year OF
operation the plant not only paid for
itself, but cleared a profit Of over
500, 600. The court seemed to con-
slider that the prospective develop
ment of the Jennings and Anse la
Butte oil fields. and possibly other ter
ritory along the pipe line should be
weighed in the valuation of the prop
erty in question. That the case will
be appealed is certain. and higher
courts must pass upon the merits be-
fore the issues are finally adjudicated.
The victory won by the defendants
was, entirely due to the efforts OF
local attorneys and A. M. Martin,
member of the state board of equaliza-
ton, while the plaintiff was repre-
scented by Attorneys Carlton of Beau
mont, Texas, and Hampden Story of
Crowley.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-12-17
May Stewart.

A genuine treat is in store for the
theater-goers of Lafayette in the com
ing Of May Stewart and her excellent
company at the Jefferson Theater in
an elaborate production of Shake
speare's delightful comedy, Twelfth
Night This beautiful comedy will
have the distinction of having more
elaborate revivals during the coming
season than any S~hakespearian play
has had for many years. Always a
favorite with Miss MarlOwe, it has
been retained in the repertoire of
Sothern & Marlowe, who are starring
jointly this season, and will be made
one of their feature offerings. And in
addition to these. Chas. Frohman. it is
said, will present Miss Maude Adams
as Viola, and David Belasco an
nounces that before the season is
over he will present Miss Blanche
Bates in the same character to the
New York audiences. However, Miss
Stewart will be the only star to be
seen in this play over the Southern
territory this season.
Miss Stewart is no newcomer In
the field of Shakespeare, having star
red for the past five years in classic
roles. Her Rosalind, Julia, Juliet and
Portia have been accorded the highest
praise by the press and public wher-
ever she has appeared. and by many
she is regarded as the coming Shake
spearean actress of the American
stage.
Mr.. Joseph De Grasse, who has been
starring for the past six years in
Shakespearean roles, has postponed
| his starring tour for the coming sea-
son to accept a position at the head
of Miss Stewards supporting company
for this special tour. At the Jefferson
| Tuesday, Dec. Fl.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-12-17
Demand Of Administration.
Succession of Clemence Labbe-1Sth
Judicial District of Louisiana,
Parish of Lafayette.
No. 2721.

Whereas, j. Omer BrOussard, resid-
ing in the parish of Lafayette. La,
has made application to be appointed
administrator of the aforesaid estate;
Now, therefore. all persons are here
by warned and notified to file their
opposition to the application In writ
ing with the clerk Of court at his ONCE
in the town Of Lafayette, ten days
after the first notice hereof, otherwise
the said applicant will be named and
appointed Is such administrator as
required by law and in accordance
with law.
Witness my hand this 9th day Of
December, 1909.
J. GILBERT 81. JUIdEN.
Clerk. g ths D1striet Cont.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-12-17
"Wednesday Club.

A most enjoyable meeting Of the
Wednesday Club vas held this week
with Mrs. H. Masters as hostess.
After the meeting was called to
order and routine business transacted.
the application Of Mrs. F. v. Mouton
was voted upon and she was unani-
mously elected a member of the club,
after which forty-two was played
Mesdames Prugh and LeRosen having
won all the games cut for the prize,
and Mrs. Prugh became the possessor
Of the beautiful gold and silver sar-
dine fork.
Mrs. Masters was assisted by Miss
Bessie Caffery In serving . most deli
cious three-course luncheon.
The next meeting will be held Dec
20. at 8 O'Clock, at the home OF Mrs
Joe Mouton.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-12-17
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that l have
made application to the Mayor and
members of the City Council of the
city of Lafayette, La, to open and
conduct a barroom during the year
1910 in said city of Lafayette, La, in
Peck's two-story brick building facing
on Lincoln avenue, on lots 10 and IL,
McComb addition, and that if there is
any legal opposition thereto same
should be filed with said City Council
so that the parties in interest may be
heard contradictorily and according to
law.
Respectfully,
U. S. DUGAS.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-12-17
DON'T FAIL TO SEE
OUR BIG FALL Line
WALTHAM
ELGIN
HAMILTON
HOWARD WATCHES
GOODS
|BiOSSdtS JeWelry Store.
Gplnram Criminal cSd&s

gpIeram Criminal cod.
PfoorastinatioA IL the thief q
time. Curiosity 10 the porch climber
Of society. The past is the hold-up
mar OF ambition. Good.fellowship d
the f1rebug Of sobUety. Conscience II
the sneak thief Of contentment The
bore is the pickpocket Of patience.
The college boy Is the cheokkiter OF
humor. The frecracker is the pirate
OF peace. The welsh rabbit II the
ghoul of sleep. Hard luck is the shop
litter Of hope. Bad cooking 10 the
sandbagger Of civility.-Puok.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-12-17
FRIDAY, DECEMBER II, 1909.
Personals.

Misses Edna Daigre and Helen Ber-
ry of New Iberia were guests Of Miss,
es Vivian and Louise Martin this
week.
We put up prescriptions exactly
right with the purest OF medicines -
Lafayette Drug Store.
See those soc pocket knives at Moss
Pharmacy. They are fine for the boys.
We have a complete line of canned
fruits, best quality. r. H. McFaddin,
phone "a.
We have q nicely assorted stock OF
ladies' cloaks and coats. Let US show
you. Kahn's.
Miss Stella Roy s visiting relatives
in New Orleans.
Call and see the holiday gifts-call
and see our handsome line OF toilet
articles and cut glass.-Lafayette
Drug Store.
Everything necessary for making
the best Of fruit cakes at R. H. Nc
Faddin's. Phone "a.
We can meet your Christmas wants
with a large assortment Of attractive
new goods that we have on display.
Moss Pharmacy.
Order your Christmas turkeys from
Mrs. John Blunt & Son, phone 215.
Mrs. p. A. Duplex Of Youngsville
was a visitor here Tuesday.
Our assortment of Christmas and
New Year cards, calendars and art
souvenirs is much larger and better
than ever before. 1t will pay you to
see our lire before purchasing else
where. Moss Pharmacy.
Place your order for a Christmas
turkey with G. Blunt. Phone 319.
You waste no heat when you burn
Pyro (d~enatured) alcohol. Sixty cents
q gallon at the Moss Pharmacy.
Mr.. J. L. Flechet of Rayne returned
home, after spending a week with his
daughter, Mrs. Antoine Hebert.
We have fresh celery. cauliflower
lettuce, c~ranberries and other veg
ctables for the holidays. Mrs. Johs
Blunt & Son. Phone 215.
A big assortment Of Christmas ant
New Year cards at the Moss Phar
macy.
Our stock of groceries is fresh, oul
delivery prompt and our prices salts
factory. Give us your grocery orders
Meaux Bros. phone 1873.
For a nice can Of shell! oysters, pu'
ND in 30c end SOC cans, phone 21a
Mrs. John Blunt & Son.
Miss Marie Daigle returned home
after a two weeks visit to friends ant
relatives in Rayne.
A big assortment of Christmas ant
New Year cards at the Moss Phar
macy.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-12-17
Checks for Less Than One Dollar.

Checks for Less Than One Dollar.
The treasury department reports
that there Is nc new law to hinder peo-
pie from drawing checks for sums less
than one dollar. The statute to that
apparent effect, recently quoted from
the newspapers in the Weekly. is not
new and has never been construed to
apply to checks on deposits.-Harper's
Weekly.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-12-17
The

me CherFy
This popular fruit takes its name
from Cerasus. K%erasunt, q city Of Asia
Minor. from which region the cherry
was first introduced into Europe by
the Roman General Luoullus In the
year B. c. 70. The cherry introduced
by the Romans at the date given died
out, and was reintroduced In the reign
OF Henry VIII. by Richard Haines. the
fru1terer Of that monarch.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-12-17

Pyro alcohol (denatured) gives a
quick, clean heat. We have a fine
Pyro alcohol (guaranteed) stove Tor
soc at the Moss Pharmacy.