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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-09
MRS. WADE ELLIS IN CRASH.
Auto Smashed by Car, But She Es-
canes With Jolting.

PHILADELPHIA. April 9.-Assistani
United States Attorney General and Mrs
Wade II. Ellis of Washington were in this
city yesterday as the guests of Greek
letter men and women.
To add to the excitement of busy day
Mrs. Ellis figured in an automobile crash
in which she was shaken up, but not al
all unnerved. She continued on her way
to the tea given in her honor by the Sigma
Nh fraternity at 1872 Walnut street.
The accident occurred while Mrs. Ellis
and Frank Hobson were on their way to
the tea from the Bellevue-Stratford
where Mr. and Mrs. Ellis were stopping
While the party was going west on Wal
nut street a trolley car Of the 49th street
and Chester avenue division ran into the
machine, smashing the front and damag-
ing il to such an extent that 1t was inn
possible to continue the journey.
Mrs. Ellis and Mr. kobson were thrown
AGAINST the side of the machine. but be-
yond a shaking up were uninjured. Mrs
Ellis continued her way in trolley car
and appeared entirely at lrer ease during
the afternoon festivities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-09
FEWER DEAD LETTERS.
More Care in Transmitting Money
and Correspondence.

A decrease of 10 per cent is shown in
the amount of undelivered mail matter
received at the division of dead letters
during the first three months of 1909, as
compared with the same period in 1898.
the number of pieces received being 3,0lS,-
642 and 3,314.739, respectively. The num-
Der of letters containing money shows a
decrease from 2OS55 TO 1876. which is
particularly gratifying to the Post Office
Department officials. as showing more
care in transmitting money.
Much of the falling off in the number
of dead letters Is due to the so-called
campaign of education inaugurated by
the department several months ago, which
includes the distribution to the public of
a pamphlet containing essential postal in
formation and a model form of address.
These pamphlets and address cards have
been furnished through postmasters to
the public and private schools. and IN
struction in the proper use of mails. es-
pecially addressing, is being given to the
pupils throughout the country.
The attention of the general public is
also called to the matter through the daily
press, and the interest taken by the peO-
pie is shown in the number of letters of
comment and suggestion received by the
department.. Most of these communica-
tions are i'm regard to the placing of the
writer's return address upon mail mat
ter, to prevent its loss.
Some advocate the charge Of extra post
age on matter without return address,
others believe that no matter should be
received in the mails that does not bear
the writer's address. One correspondent
submits an alternative proposition to the
latter. providing that persons not desir-
ing to place their address on mail mat
ter be permitted to register at the post
office and be given numbers which they
could use in place of return addresses.
In addition to the regular return from
post offices of dead letters and packages,
thousands of post cards come to the dead
letter division every day. and. not being a
returnable class of matter. are simply de-
stroyed. Many of these cards are mailed
without stamps affixed. some are wrongly
addressed and others are of a kind not
admitted to the mails, of which cards
embellished with tinsel, mica and similar
substances form a large portion.
Although rule has been adopted de-
claring such cards to be unavailable un-
less inclosed in an envelope or other
wrapper, and sealed in such manner that
the particles cannot escape, it is evident
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EASTER CONCERT BY FIuP|N0S
CONSTABULARY BAND TO PLAY
SUNDAY NIGHT.
Native Musicians and the Educa
tional Value of Their Tour of
the United States.

The Philippines Consta bulary Band. the
famous musical organization directed by
Capt. w. H. Loving, was brought to
Washington last month to play its
founder. William II. Taft. into the presi-
dency of the United States. 1t had a
leading role in all the fetes at the capital
and is now giving series of concerts In
the larger cities of the country previous
to returning to Its distant home In
Manila.
While the people of Manila received
with pardonable pride Mr.. Taft's invita-
ton to send Loving and his gifted musi-
clans all the way across the Pacific and
the American continent. they parted with
sheir favorites with pang. The Manila
Times in an editorial said: IF the Con-
stabulary Band goes to Washington to
lead the inaugural parade down Pennsyl-
yania avenue it cannot be in Manila TO
give the distinction and pleasure OF lis
presence to the carnival. but we are per-;
suaded that the sacrifice Oh our part is
worth while. The band typifies this coun-
try i'm q very creditable manner. and IL
it goes for a tour of the United states II
should i'm part, counteract the savage
idea about the Philippines that prevails
in certain quarters.
''Sideshows I'm America are exhibiting
the wild. untamed savage from the bad
lands of the Philippines. and the gentle
Igorrot eats dog for the delectation of the
credulous American at 10 cents per throw.
The folks see the show and wonder how
we manage to keep them alive out here.
The main object of this presidential
tour of the Constabulary Band Is to cor
rect the wrong impression as to the
character and attainments of the Fill
pino that is prevalent in the United
States The members of the band
eighty-six in number-are all average
F'ilipinos. taken from the Tagalog, Wis.,
avian, Ilocano, Bicol and Pampangueno
people. They were chosen at random and
their success as a corps and individually
furnishes a substantial index to the ca
pacty of the entire race typitied'
1t is this band which will render a
grand Easter concert at the Belasco The
alter Sunday night. April IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-09
ELEPHANT KILLS KEEPER.
Resented Services of Substitute in
Absence Of Regular Attendant.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, April 3-Becom-
ing enraged by the continued absence of
his regular keeper. TON" an elephant in
Yankee Robinson's circus. picked up his
attendant, Charles Barlow. hurled him
into the air and then beat his body into
pulp against a small barn in the winter
quarters.
Then the big brute ran through lnger-
soil Park. where the winter quarters are.
uprooted half dozen small trees. turned
over three circus wagons. tore the roof
from his barn and demolished rustic
bridge across the park lake.
For nearly an hour forty men labOred
to capture the enraged animal. Four bull
lets were sent into his hide and one into
his right eye, and he was finally taken
when he stepped into chain moose.
Heavy ropes were quickly fastened to his
legs and he was tied to trees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-09

that many dealers are disposing OF the
cards TO purchasers who are ignorant OF
the rule. Many of the cards are inclosed
in wrappers made of onion skin or other
fiimsy paper, which does not remain seal
ed. and they are consequently Withdrawn
from the mails. The safest way OF treat
ing these tinseled cards is by inclosing
!. them in an ordinary letter envelope prop
erly sealed and a two-cent stamp affixed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-09

Mrs. A. 8. Burton. a native of Whining
ton, N c.. but who lived in Vienna for
years. died suddenly at her home in
Lynchburg. She was fifty years old and
is survived by her husband and daughter
Mrs. NJ. c. Franklin. forty years old.
was stricken with heart failure at Roa-
noke Va, and died within few min
utes. Her husband is we'll known real
estate man.
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lighthouses for Chicago Schools.

CHICAGO, April "a bath for every
pupil in the elementary schools once a
week-if he needs it." is the motto under
which the board Of education is proceed
ing in a movement for personal cleailli-
ness i'm the schools. The work of INSTALL
ing new bathrooms will begin immedi-
ately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-09

REDDING. Conn. April 9.-SamueI l..
Clemens mark Twain has purchased
100 acres of land adjoining his recently
acquired property. The farm as the
author calls his estate. now comprises
$50 acres of agricultural and wooded
tracts. near the center of which is the
Clemens home. The house. a most inNii-
ing abode. rises from a knoll that COM
mands far view OF the surrounding
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-09

Mrs. Fanny Dowler. widow of +. \.
Dowler. who died few years ago. is
dead at Bristol. Va. aged seventy three
years. She was native of Snowville.
Pulaski county. Va. being a daughter of
Ashel Snow, founder of Snowyille.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18
The First Carload of Corn.

What we hope will prove an
epOch-making event occurred
Wednesday morning when W. II.
Richardson shipped a carload of
corn to the Capital City Oil Mill
at Baton Rouge. 1t was shipped
direct from his spur track Y. &
M. V. Branch near Wilcox post.
Office. The weight was $4,000
lbs and a very satisfactory price
was received.
This is the first carload of corn
ever shipped out of West Felici,
ana. Lots of it haye come in.)
We repeat that We hope it will
prove an epoch-making event,
proving to our people that home.
raised corn is marketable com.
modify.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18
Wise Spending for the Public.

"Were ] organizing a stock COM
pany to be operated on the money
owned by myself and my friends, with
success and progress in view, would |
select THAT man to direct its opera
tions?" When a man or mans
friend, asks you for your support for
political Office, ask Yourself that ques-
tion before giving reply-B. r. State
Times.
We commend the above as
written, and suggest that it is
also a safe guide for police iuries
and others in the state now pre-
pairing to expend large sums on
the roads. Competent business
men should be employed in con.
ducting these operations. They
should not be given to political
dead beats, as has already been
done in some instances.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

Supt. Hendon, DR.. o. d.
Brooks and c. Fl. Argue, build.
ing committee of the School
Board, have selected the site for
the new schoolhouse for Wake.
field school, deciding on a point
on the upper Jackson road, 20O
yards from its junction with the
Woodville road, nearly opposite
w. L. Strings residence. This
is nearer the main road than the
former schoolhouse. 1t will con.
sist of two rooms. VIM. Daw.
son, colored, has the contract.
The school will not open till the
building is completed, probably
not before Oct. 10.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18
Hebrew New Year.

Jewish citizens celebrated the
new year on Thursday, Ammo
Mundi 5670. Appropriate ser.
vices were held at Temple Sinai,
Wednesday evening, at the in.
ception of the happy festival.
Stores, owned by them, were all
closed according to custom,
which caused a corresponding
lull in all channels of business,
so large a part do local Hebrews
bear in the dealings of this com.
munity.
To begin a new year at harvest
time seems peculiarly comfort.
ing and inspiring to the human
mind. If the harvest has been a
bOuntiful one, with what thanks,
giving and with what renewed
energy may one turn to face a
new period of seed-time and har-
vest! If on the other hand, the
harvest is scanty, the very fact
of making a fresh start which
the new year suggests, isa com
fort and an inspiration, turning
from failure and error to bright.
er hopes for the future!
The year past has not been a
good one for any from a business
standpoint. But the new year
bids the believer to take fresh
heart, and so should We all. We
extend kindest greetings to Jew
ish friends.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

Observers at Bond, Miss. say
that the persons, who contract
pellagra, are those that buy their
meal and grits at the stores.
This may be a boost for the home
grist mill, but it should not mini.
mize the Importance of eating
fresh, sweet corn products only.
This, the consumer, should be
sure of no matter where he pro.
cures them. The danger in
spoiled meal to man or beast is
no new discovery, and the preva.
lence of pellagra only empha.
sizes it.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

Little Dorothy HendOn cele.
brated her ninth birthday, Wed
nesday afternoon, by a party for
her little friends, a large num-
ber of whom assembled at her
home. The first feature of
amusement was when the little
players were blindfolded and
each given a red paper heart to
put in a basket. A prize was Civ.
en- the child who succeeded in do.
ing it. The refreshment table
was prettily decorated with
hearts, and the affair itself has a
place in the children's hearts.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

". M. Lester was expected
home last night from a six weeks
stay at his mothers home in
Ohio.
Miss Augusta Sherard is ex.
pected home the latter part of
the month. She will visit friends
at Jackson, Tenn. en- route.
DR.. Harry Babin is enjoying
his vacation at Covington. He
will not be home to resume prac-
tice before the 1st.
E. 0. Mansker has at length
gone on his long anticipated va
cation. L. G. Stirling is in
charge at the L. r. & N. station
during his absence.
Mrs. S. L. Riggs is expecting
a visit next week from Mrs. f.
L. Matthews of New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tobin are still with
her.
Miss Ethelyn Perkins will be
the guest of Miss Bea Kilbourne
for some time longer. Her sweet
singing is much enjoyed as she
is very generous with her gift.
G. M. Conrad of New Orleans
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred HOchenedel on Thursday,
and then accompanied his daugh-
ter, Miss Louise, home.
Mrs. L. j. Davis and daugh-
ters, Misses Lulie and Caro-,
spent several days at Lindsay
with Mrs. Purnell. Mrs. Haga-
man of Norwood was also there.
Rev. R. r. Claiborne and family
are expected on the 22nd. Mrs.
M. H. Claiborne and Miss Mamie
will remain in Virginia, but his
sister, Mrs. Hager, will accom-.
pany them to their Louisiana
home.
Lieut.. s. Lavergne attended
the State Reunion, U. G. V. at
Alexandria as a delegate from
West Feliciana Camp. Judge
Leake and Dr.. Brooks, alter
mates, also went. Judge Leake
says it was the best state reun.
ion he ever attended.
Mr.. Guy Brandon LawrasOn
of Michigan, Lieutenant of the
Coast Artillery, Jackson Bar.
racks, was a guest of Judge Law
rasOn and family on Sunday.
They are not related so far as
they know, but very likely are,
as the name of Lawrason is very
uncommon.
W. r. Campbell was in town,
this week, and gave US a call.
He says he will soon be able to
discard his crutch, made neces.
sary by a broken leg. 1t is real
ly wonderful what recuperative
energy these U. G. VS. have.
Mr.. Campbell was slightly
crippled in the war, but makes
light of all his bodily troubles.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

State Supt. II. +. Harris came
up for the formal opening of
Grange Hall schOOlhouse, yester
day. Hon. K. C. Wicklitre, Par.
ish Supt. Hendon, DR.. Brooks of
the school board and others were
in attendance. Addresses were
made by Messrs. Harris, Wick.
life and HendOn. A basket din.
ner was served to a large number
of residents of the Grange Hall
neighborhOOd.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

A large congregation was at.
tracted to the Roman Catholic
Church, Sunday, by some especi-
ally good music. Miss Ethelyn
Perkins sang "The Door of Hope"
very Sweetly, and Miss Leila
Golsan with bird.like voice rem.
dered the Offertory in words
set by Mrs. E. S. Bates to an ex-
quiSite old air.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

Grand Chancellor Ben Mendel.
sOhn has signifed his intention of
paying an official visit to Bayou
Lara Lodge No. Is K. of P, on
Tuesday night, Sept. 2S, and
suitable arrangements are being
made for his entertainment.
Every member of the lodge is
earnestly requested to be pres
ent upon the occasion of the
Grand Chancellor's visitation.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

The High School Improvement
Leauge is trying to raise money
to buy chorus-bOoks for the pu-
pills, as Miss Shepard wishes
them to learn chOruses.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

The President has started on
his long trip traversing the couh-
try. His first public speech had
his usual CHEEKY note, but he
lodged the tariff issue.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18
Notice.

No passing through my Lin.
wood tract, Belmont and Rud.
lnOnd plantations is allowed.
Trespassers-regardless of color
will be prosecuted as the law
directs.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

Gus Friend will open a skating
rink IN the Hitler building, Tues
day, Sept. 20. Hours: children
4 to 6 p. m, adults 8 to 10p IN.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

Mrs. o. Lejeune entertained
at five hundred, yesterday after.
noon, complimentary to Mrs.
Caleb Weber.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

The new year services at the
Temple were conducted by Mr.
Ben Leopold. Appropriate mus.
ic was furnished by the choir,
Mrs. Golsan, Misses Freda Stern
and Leila Golsan, Mrs. o. Leon.
ard, Organist.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

The day of Atonement will be
observed by Jewish citizens next
Saturday.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

The soiree, Thursday night,
under Mrs. Bates and Miss Col
sans direction was not largely
attended as it was hurriedly ar.
ranged. The regular soiree,
next Friday evening, will be a
fan cotillion, and the fan favOrs
will be free for both children and
grown. ups.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18
.AAnU~>A@ANN%A%~~N~N~S
PERSONAL BUT POLITE :
'...A>~A~A~A%~%%%~~~~~%%

} mo Misses Folkes left Tues
i for Bellhayen College
,Giss Evie Converse made a
,,sk.end visit to Jackson
Keith Davis is here to attend
tbOOl ,o ,,,o;
B E. Eskridge made a OuSi'
trip to the city.
Mrs. Dave Riggs, of Baton
,pge, is visiting her mother
Gordon Golsan visited friends
Ration Rouge over Sunday
NJ. Jas. Aubic and son, Joe
re here this week.
B. Lawrason has gone back
Mathews, La, on business.
Miss Dale Cargill is staying at
n [Owrey's to attend school.
Miss Susie Thoms will spend
,hile with country relatives.
Miss Elizabeth Reiley arrived
esday night to visit her sister,
s 7. S. Jones.
Mrs.. Harper has returned
.ne as her father, II. 7. Law
aSmuCh better.
Mrs, Riley Thoms left yester-
h 10 visit her home folks at
Linton. Her sister, a guest
e accompanied ller'
Mrs. Joe Meyer has returned
New Orleans. Her friends are
rucb gratifed by her improve
atin health.
Mrs. ]. S. Gore left for Pla-
penine, yesterday afternoon,
pcOunt of the serious illness
her son, F. E. Gore.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Derryberry and
he daughter, Katherine, are
VOn a visit.
Mrs. CHM of New Orleans was
this week with her daugh-
Mrs. John Wells.
SVpt. Hendon dined with Mr..
Il Mrs. Mac Jackson on Thurs
Mrs. M. r. Jackson spent
esday in town with Mrs. Le-
as,
RJ. Barrow, Jr., has gone to
khhOma to enter the cotton
gng business.
Mss Lucille Norwood has left
her school near Natchez.
S
Mss Venita Quinn has gone to
Ddulle to be examined with a
" Of teaching in Mississippi.
Hrs. s. McC. Lawrason made
peasant little visit to Mrs. S.
Barrow,
Bertrand Haralson returned to
'tehez last Saturday. His
! 1lAer Wilson will go later.
Z MS. M. Blackshear is enjoy
aVlSit from his mother, who
lgueSt at DR.. Barrow's,
MS Ophelia Mattingly and
= Irene Mattingly spent
llfSday in St. Francisville.
ASs EVie Converse was the
S'Ot her sister, Mrs. Robert
\ aaell' Dr., recently.
. Ass Lolita Ventress concluded
ek'S visit to Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Veatress.
Ii Am' w. A. Davis of Let's.
D mis- expected next week to
= Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Perkins
lo'est plantation.
. Geo. J, Kelley of Clinton,
q, a,Oghter, Miss Amy and DR..
: ''nes were weekend guests
y D"and Mrs. Thos. S. Jones.
4 l, ~ John Wells was seriouly
y week, but her friends are
y "knOW that she is improv.
I ! land : Mrs. j, A. Langlois
= |. sunday visitors here and
\ friends were glad to see
q again N
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18
G.. M. BARROW.
Sept. A.,

1.-THE Inner Shrine" by a new
author, Basil King, is by far the
best of the new novels. 1t may
be rented from Gus Friend for
95c
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

Nice homemade candy of all
kinds is for sale at the Rest Room
and finds the sweet tooth of the
children.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

The building of Mr.. Irvine's
new boat is proceeding nicely,
and will be completed in ten or
twelve days.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

The early pecans have begun
to fall, but the crop does not seem
to be large.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

J.L. Dupuy has been laid up
this week, with his foot which he
mashed right badly, while feed.
ing the TRUE DEMOCRATS big
BabcOck press.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

Rev. S. l.. Riggs is at Stone.
wall, La. conducting a meeting
and there will be no services at
the Methodist Church, Sunday.
He will be home the middle of
next week.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

Mrs. VIM. Kahn entertained at
a family dinner in compliment to
her niece, Miss Theresa Mann,
who leaves for the State Normal
Sept. 25.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

Mr.. August Muller is moving
to Midlothian, Tex. to join his
son, Charles, who has bought an
electric light and water plant at
that place. 1t is a good opening
and we wish them all success.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

The primary grades of the
high school will begin their
studies, Monday next, their
teacher, Miss Stevens, arriving
in time.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

The Feliciana Oil Co. has quiet,
ly made a few necessary repairs
on the plant, but very naturally
is not expecting a big" season.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18
Absent Friends.

A pretty card, pOstmarked
Birmingham, Ala. is proof that
Miss Nettie Ball, a student there
thinks of home friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank de Neveu
of Chicago announce the engage.
ment of their daughter, Virginia,
to Dr.. William Walter Leake of
New Orleans, the marriage to
take place early in November.
The large circle of friends and
relatives of DR.. Leake and his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter G..
Leake are much interested in the
happy elimination of this love
affair, which dates from the earli-
est youth of the cOngenial young
couple. Those so fortunate as
to meet Miss de Neveu realize
her lovliness and charm, and
know that he has made q happy
choice.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

The Ladies' Aid Society had a
business meeting Tuesday. They
will resume sewing as soon as
the weather is cooler.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

The Bank of West Feliciana
receives daily quotations on corn,
from A. F. Leonhardt and Co., of
New Orleans. This information
will be cheerfully given anyone
asking for it.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

Mrs. A. F. Barrow entertained
the bridge club on Tuesday af.
ternOOn.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

News has been received here of
the death, on Sept. 10, of Mrs.
Charles Holman of st. Louis,
born Julia Swayze, a native of
West Feliciana. Her name
brings back many recOllections
of auld lang syne to older resi-,
dents, when her father was a
prominent planter owning what
is now known as the Fish Car
ney place. Her husband was a
member of the firm, Mayer &
Hoffman, leading merchants of
Bayou Sara in ante bellum days.
Later, he moved to st. Louis.
K. G. Smith of the Peoples Bank
is first cousin, once removed of
Mrs. Holman.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

Miss Mary Folkes was the
hostess of a large assemblage of
boy and girl friends at her home,
Fairview, on Saturday.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

The Catholic Sunday School
opened on the first Sunday with
a good attendance. Mrs. Bates
is the superintendent.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18
Corn Wanted.

| am in the market for corn in
the shuck. Apply on premises
or write
W. H. RICHARDSON,
Wilcox P. O., La.
The true Democrat., 1909-09-18

R. H. Stirling, representing
the Wakefield School Improve
ment League in correspondence
with the Governor, received a
letter on Tuesday from Gov.
Sanders, stating that two weeks
from that time he would be able
to set a date positively for his
coming to West Feliciana to speak
on good roads. Plans for the
barbecue are being quietly ad.
vanced meanwhile.