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Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22
RoxBURGHE DUKEDoM DATES
TO scoTLAND's QUEEN MARY

Editor Herald: I see by your paper
that an English duke is going to pay
a visit to the United States Now,
will YOU tell me how you made such a
mistage as to say that the duke of
Roxburghe is an English duke, which
hes is not, nor ever will be? He Is a
duke of Scotland. The first Rox-
bourghe was knighted by Mary of
Scotland in 1900, made earl by James
/ in 1916. and made duke by Anne in
1907. A SUBSCRIBER
Lompoc, August 21.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22
w1prING TO OBLIGE

A Woman's Christian Temperance
union president was In Boston, but
did not care to dine in a hotel where
liquor was sold. Finally she discovered
one which appeared to be on the cold
water list. After she had seated her
self at table, however, to make sure
she asked the waiter in a low tone,
"Do they sell liquor here?"
mo. madam" he replied, but we
can send out and get anything you
nt."-Brooklyn Life.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22
AN INDUSTRY THREATENED

What you want to do is to have
that mud hole in the road fixed" said
the visitor.
"That goes to show" replied Farmer
Corntossel, chow little you reformers
understand local conditions. I've purity
nigh paid off a mortgage with the
money l made haulin automobiles out
O. that mud hole. w Washington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

Illinois is not so bad as pictured, it
seems. Twelve out of 500 veniremen
for the Browne bribery trial were not
tampered with by jury fixers, whereas
it was reported that all had been ap-
preached,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

President Taft finds from the family
archives that he is distantly related
to Senator Aldrich. 1t has been known
for some time that there was some
thing in the blood that was in need Of
q specific.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

The mean temperature of Los An
geles this summer has been lower than
that of majority of eastern summer
resorts. That fact ought to be drilled
into the eastern consciousness some
how
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

The California board of health is in
formed, if it doesn't know it, that it's
"swat the ly" campaign is nothing
new. The Vedas, which contain the
old sacred laws Of the Hindus, en-
Joined the determination of flies and
mosquitoes.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

The present confusion and expense in
the election count would not be neces-
sary if Los Angeles had voting ma
chines-but machines of the right kind,
not the Walter Parker kind.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

In Hampton's for September appears
the story by Charles Edward Russell,
in his most trenchant style, Of Los An
geles' fight with the Southern Pacific
for the harbor at San Pedro. It's
worth reading.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

The Pacific coast has thought rather
highly of its sea serpents, but it has
nothing to offer against the Louisiana
crocodile, nine feet long, that tried to
murder a horse.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

Army officers are reported as puz-
zled over the changes ordered in the
uniforms. These are the changes
made last, not the changes made about
sixty days ago or those made three
months agc
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

1t has ratified the old push to find
that there are some good citizens who
can play a clever game of politics for
the benefit of the public, so they call
them bosses. the only term they know
for that kind of leaders.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

In the construction Of a single rail-
road the Western Pacific, more than
300 men lost their lives Yet some
people seem to think that the dozen
or so lives sacrificed in the develop
ment Of the science Of aviation are a
large price to pay. In truth, the num-
Der of deaths from the conquest Of
the air has been small
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

Principal Van Lew OF the Chico
normal school has his choice of back
ing out leisurely and gracefully or go
ing out front foremost as a slightly ac-
celerated speed with assistance from
the south side.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

After the HALEY comet scare we re-
fuse to be disturbed by the statement
of an astronomer that the new sun
spot is a volcano large enough to swal-
low the earth.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

You may have noticed that time is
flying very fast, and that soon we shall
hear the daily injunction, Buy your
Christmas presents early
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22
Merely in Jest
LIKED THE OTHER KIND

liked THE OTHER KIND
It was in a down east" village that
the young man met his sweetheart. a
charming country beauty When he
returned to the city he sent her a jar
Of cold cream to keep her cheeks as
fresh as the budding rose.
on his next visit he asked how she
had liked his little gift.
.'The taste was very nice" she said,
with a rather sickly smile, but l
think that I like the other kind of
cream best, dear."-Lippincott's.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

missing, but it is not stated whether
he departed behind a reindeer team.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

The particular form of insanity that
may be pleaded in Gallagher's case
may me "dementia Hearstiana."
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22
ON INsTALLMENTs

We should do kindly acts each day.
The sage affirms
That happiness is bought that way
on easy terms.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

The vast forest fires that are raging
along the Pacific slope are pretty good
arguments for conservation.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22
PUBLIC LETTER BOX

ded for qualification must be accompanied S
and
assumesno respond
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

They go fast when they do go
these people who fast forty days to
appeNse the Lord.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

Pearys lecture trip proved hzzle,
while DR.. Cook, the charlatan, made
$75, 900 from his tour. This shows
that Cook was the most popular liar
who ever liVed.-Sacramento Bee
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

Tom Watson of Georgia denounces
his opponent as "a burglar, a thief,
a gambler, a drunkard and two-faced
hypocrite' and closes with the dead
ly thrust that he is "a congressman
Oakland Enquirer.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

The president Of Clark university,
in an address at Denver, is reported
t have said that religion is some
times a dangerous thing" There is no
cause for alarm in Denver DOCTOR
San Bernardino Free Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-22

On all matters pertaining to advertising
address Charles r. Gates, advertising man
ager.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-01

| one else had called him papa. But
| black-eyed Antoine never gave n care
| never looked twice at a pretty girl
never smiled, never made pest Sad
| eyed and sorrow"marked, he sat perchcd
at the desk. day in and day out. un
conscious of living world, dwelling
In past that could not be forgotten
No one could penetrate the mask of
sorrow that he wore, not even the big
detective who knew him quite as inti'
mafely as any man could know him.
| 1t so happened that Bill Connor was
passing by the Cafe Francais in Sec
ond street on the evening of the first
day Of May. 1t had been beautiful
day-an ideal Nav day. The balmy
air of spring breathcd life and hope to
the great east side. and 10000 children
and back again decked with paper gar.
lands in celebration of the day.
Detective Connor found in the little
restaurant of Papa Lacroix scene or
turmoil and confusion. Something had
evidently gone wrong. The black-eYed
man OF sorrow was not at the cash
ier s desk, but was running about, here.
there, everywhere, wbite"faced and
nervous, scowliug at the chef and shak-
ing his fists at him. scolding the wait
ers, Pierre and Enule, and then walk
stare in his face.
Connor Was Surprised.
Connor was surprised. He could only
remember Papa Lacroix as a quiet lit
tie man, self-contaiucd. stolid and mo-
rose, who would sit on the high stool
Mt the cash desk by the door, reading
his Etats Uns. And here he was run
ming about his shop nervous and ex-
hausted, under the influence of a great
mental agitation.
night?' Bill asked, in wonder, OF
Pierre, who was busy at the table near
the door.
t'Oh. he is zat way every May day"
replied Pierre with knowing sbrug
of the shoulders, ''But only for TO.
night, Meester Connor, only for tonight
Tomorrow Papa will be re same Papa
only at 2e cash desk you will sec
him. -
but why today-why on May dayr''
asked Connor And YOU say he gets
fiji like this only once a year?'
HWee, wee, Meester Counor.' an.
swered Pierre. again Struggling his
shoulders "He is zat way one time
year only-on re Nav day.
Papa Lacroix had observed the de-
tective and he was now approaching
He bobbed his head in recognition, and
then looked up into Connor's face, the
while blinking furjously and rubbing
together his twitching fingers.
Hello, Papa!' said Bill cheerilv
you seem out Of sorts tonight. What's
happened Not lost money on the races,
hope
"No,' whispered Lacroix sadly. 81
am re most unhappy man in re whole
city, Meester Connor-ze most unhappy
man, This ees May day~-zat ees &c
anniversairie-it ees tirty year ago to.
day, Meester Connor, tirty year-since
my great sorrow came-Since my little
Elise-my dear little Else-she go
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-01

me. Poor little Elise! She was too
young TO understand. She never know
her mother eIope. So / keep nv
home,-l keep my little Elise-she
console me: | grieve. 7 fret. worry
but little, Elise she, love me-shc kiss
me-she hug me tight, Sol''
Papa Lacroix sighed deeply.
And then come zat May day, tirty
year ago. My little Elise was 10 year
old. She WAS all I had in re worId.
She was my baby, and she love me.
Died In His Arms.
$50! And then she die--die in MY
arms on May day. ! was mad with
grief did not want MY baby to go
away--for she love me, and kiss me
and hug me. So. come away
leave Franco leave Bordeaux. In
New York 90 to work. get what
you call busy fry to forgct-~to for-
get re madame-to forget my little
Elise. So. ] cannot forget Am dis
tract am in sorrow. | keep .'e cafe,
six, eight, ten year-long time. but T
not for"et-and May day-ze anniver-
sarie of my little Elise am crazy.
So, After Christmas I begin to count
the days-one, two, three wait for
Meester Connor. 1t makes me So sad
so unhappy-and zen ze May day
is gone. so. The next wear / wait
again. count 20 days-and zen ze
snniversarie of my little Elise come
again-and again for tirty year,
Meester Connor.'
And what became Of the wife,
asked Connor in the pause that fol
HZe madame' exclaimed Lacroix.
Fifteen year ago ] hear she die in
Monte Carlo. So Zen re professor
ze man she write and tell ME she love
he come to New York after she die,
One nlght-ten year ago--be came into
ze cafe-it was very late-Pierre and
Emile both of them go home; l was
alone at re desk, So Picat came in
for TO eat--he had no money-he was
hungry, He did not know me, re hus.
band of madame But I know Picat-
never forget Picat He ask in
French for food. So! / give him food
wine. bread, cheese, meat give
him all he can eat-and zen he thanks
me and start TO go, He come by re
desk-I look in bis face-I think of
Sol | take ze pistol from ze desk-I
shoot-he make no cry. He fall on
20 floor. / hasten to see-I knock
over re cash box and ze money fail
out-over 20 floor where Picat is dead
So! l am IN fear, ! am sorry I kill
Picat. What can | do? ] run TO 20
street, I cry for help. lie police come
Zen Meester Connor, he come SO,
am arrest I say Picat I do not know.
think Picat thief come to my cafe
to steal my cash box, I make defense.
| am acQuit. You remember, Meester
Connor. ten year ago, when kill Picat.
Noi no! not Picat-ze thief who come
to steal my cash box-nol no. it was
not Picat -
Lacroix Wildly Excited.
Papa Lacroix gulped down a glass
of wine, He was wildly excited now.
No no. IL was not Picat-the man
| kill was thief-Picat is not dead
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-01

thief. He wanted my cash box, and
XII him with &c pistol He was not
Picat. But / was thinking of Picat
when I told you, Meester Connor-so
sad ne was Picat! So! He was
your pardon, Meester Connor, if I said
PiSat-I did not kill Picat Soi'
DaerolX crossed TO a corner of the
room and from a drawer took out
small, gold loeket. which he opened
nervously and held up for Connor's
inspection 1t contained the portrait
of beautiful young womanLa bad.
bcwitching type of woman.
Bah! &c madame cried Papa La.
croix. and he held the portrait al
arm S length. Then with an oath be
threw the locket upon the floor and
with a storm OF sad and wild invec.
tive, he crushed it with his heel, again
and again. until there only remained
mass of tiattened, ragged gold.
Then from the mantel piece Lacroi,
took framed portrait Of child--a
picture Of little Elise-wbich he kissed
with touch of reverence, clasped
close to his breast and then proudly
held out for Connor TO see. The picture
was that Of child dressed all in white
III the gown of her confirmation.
MY little girl Elise" said Lacroix
gazing with admiration upon the por
trait of the child, "Mv little Elise
who love me and kiss me and hug ma
poor little Elise-and tonight is this
anniversarie Meester Conpor-tirtJ
year since she die in my arms on "a
Nav day. SO! She no more love me-
or kiss me-or hug me tight-my little
Elise. So! And I am all alone, MeesteI
Connor, in my unhappiness-and I an
in much sorrow-yes-aud muci
lonely, yes. for there ees nothing left
Henrietta ees dead, Pcat is dead
Elise ees dead-only Antoine ees YET
alive, -
Lacroix filed the wine glasses an6
they drank in silence Then, somehow
Connor found his way down the stairs
and the man Of sorrow unlocked thu
street door and let him cut into th'
night,
''Pardon,'' whispered Papa Lacroi1
''agaiu I make mistake, Meestor Com
nor Picat ees not dead. Excuse me. u
Bill Counor walked over toward thu
Bowery with a grim smile upon hi
rugged face.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-01
METHOD TO
SECURE IMMIGRANTS

fablc 10 The Tribune,
eURG. April 30.-A lecture on
sd1oilna ms a couutry aftording
portunities for young immigrants
'vered in Edinburg recently by
bayley. The state OF North
the lecturer stated, was n very
Ileid Tor young men adapted Ia
Iruit and vegetable farming. un-
favorable conditions OF a. fertile
genial climate The thcrmome-
lily ranged from 80 degrees in
p % In summer. Therefore ey-
ph In the year was practically "A
month. and crops ma;ured
and permitted OF pid rotation.
pm three TO four crops could be
1 LIE same piece OF ground each
me climate in North Carolina
ehltniul one. The work. though
y conducted in tho open. so that
zen had every opportunity OF be-
'ropust and strong.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-01

the only home of Papa LacroiX, bis
refuge from the world. where be had
lived with his SORROW alone and undis.
turbed.
He had quite recovered his composure
when Connor took the protfered char,
and after bringing wine and glasses, lie
became strangely confidential and pro
ceeded Ia tell ms promised story-but
there was more than related to little
Elise-there was a tale that began long
before little Elise was born,
"In Bordeaux he said, talking as
in dream, 81 was student for ze
law. and zen | fall in love. ] was
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-01

Elise-name re baby after my mother,
who was Elise. So! zen I was more
happy"
He cmptied his wine glass
When little Elise-ze baby-was FIVE
year old-Zen come ze trouble. One
day re madame-mv wife-sho go away
and leave little Elise with me. | look
everywhere; | can no find her. Then
zc letter come from Genova-from 70
madame, She had clope with man
know professor. They go TO Florence
and she tell me in the letter she love
him-his name Picat-aul she come not
back. but she leave little Elise for
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-01
Bill, 81 see! It kind of broke you all

Bill. 81 seel It kind of broke you all
up? Was that il, papa7''
LacroiX scowled amid his tears.
"Zc madame No, no!'' he eX-
claimed, recovering his composure. "'Not
re wife-my little girl Elise-she die
tonight-May day night-tirty year
ago, Meester Connor-my little girl,
Elise, she die
"You Come Upstairs
There was a pause and then Lacroix
took the detective gently by the arm.
f'You come upstairs, Meester Counor
to my apartment-haye n glass of
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-01

very voung-likc boy--I could not
help falling in love with pretty girl.
Well. / marry--her name-Henrietta.
So, [ was happy, very happy, with
Henrietta. She was beautiful. what
you call &c tne looking. Afterwhile
Ze baby come-ze little girl call
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-01
'SP EP STA

tng taken your wonderful Cascs-
tnree months and being entirely
stomach catarrh and dyspepsia,
a word of praise is due tc
rs for their wonderful compost.
I nave taken numerous other so,
mcdles but without avail, aud ]
= Cascarets relieve more in a day
tne others ! have taken would in
James McGune,
q Mercer St, Jersey City, N. J.
ni, Pnlatable. Potent. Taste Good
'9; He51T Sicken, Weaken or Grjpe
~ Sevcr sold 10 bulk. The gen.
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3 your mopaY bach. ale
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-01

must have been an unhappy
lthe life Of Papa Lacroix,. per
en- tragedy. other than the
u q thief. He had no friend
70 boon companions, no init.
a dozen years since, the girls
bowery music halls bad called
Va, with the hope of bringing
to his face; and they had
I'm papa ever since, and every.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-01

wine with me--and L tell you-about
my little Elise
He led the way and Connor followed
lt was queer, lonely room over the
rear of the restaurant, reached by u
stairway leading from the kitchen
Here, for over twenty wears. had been
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-01

away and leave me alone-poor An.
tome for tirty year without hees lit
tie Elise And the twitching hands
Of Papa LacroiX were raised slowly to
his face, as If to conceal the tears that
were running down his checks.
ooh, your wife went away, eh?' said
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-01
overs Near Agreement.

Caole to The Tribune.
|SEi.S- April 0.-Accordins to
n Great Britain, Germany and
arc on the eve OF an under
IN regard 20 the Congo,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-01

disfguring humors. eczemas,
rashes, itchings. and irritations
1ts, children, and adults when all
emedies and even physicians fail
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-01
Lacroix Wildly Excited.

The Salt Tribune Publishing
New York to the popular
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-01

Detective Connor and Papa Lacroix
BY WILLIAM NJ CLEMENS Auhn-
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-04-02
ISN'T IT AWFUl7

Sam Berger. manager of big Jim
JeTries. is so confident that JEFF will
win that he is going to take him and
n few more of the white champs
abroad about July 10, and>he says he
won't have anything but worlds
champions on his great trip abroad.
Well. II Mr. JEFF loses, then what2
Wei. | think that will be one Of the
sickliest lunches you ever heard tell
Of am mighty afraid that Sam and
Jim will have to sneeze, for their
brains are very dusty.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-04-02
THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO.
SPORTS and The The STAGE
BY LEON PRYOR
BY LEON PRYOR

our race. If you don't like him boost
any way, as he is good fellow when
you know him. The Chicago colored
sports are all sore on Jack just be-
cause he has become so prominent,
and they think he has the swelled
head, but | am thinking Jack knows
just what he is doing. Money is what
Jack is after and We should help him
10 get it, as he is the only negro who
We have got to beat this man Jeffries;
even Sam Langford don't want JEFF
fries.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-04-02

Logan:
Howard McGinnis, Harold Johnson,
Oliver Grigsby, Oscar Stamps, Charles
Jackson, Leon LASER. George Holmes,
Claude Davis, Sterling Wilson. Carl
Peterson. Clarence Mccoy, Lloyd
Cunningham. Guy Nelson, Royal
Brown. Gus Rease, Homer Jackson,
William Dean, Louis Morgan, Wilmer
Johnson, Henry Dean and Johnnie
Gale
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-04-02
VOCAL SCHOOL.

Prof. Watson, late of Philadelphia,
was talking to me about opening a
singing school In Denver. and wanted
to know II | thought II would pay.
Well. the Professor is a very capa-
bic teacher, and | am thinking It
would be a great advantage for those
Who would Ike to sing. He is also
organizing a great choir for the Re
ioemer Church. and SAYS It will be a
great success. as he was instructor for
one OF the largest churches in the
,ity OF Philadelphia
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-04-02
OFFICIAL CALL.

The Executive Board of the State
Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
of Colorado and jurisdiction, will hold
their annual meeting April 14th. 1910,
at Sl9 East Cimarron street, Colorado
Springs. Colo. The session begins at
10000 a. m. All state officers and pres
idents of local clubs are urged to at
tend.
BY order of Secretary.
MISS MATTE ALDRIDGE,
1116 w. llth St.
Pueblo. Colo, March 9, 1910.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-04-02
$4,000, WIN, LOSE OR DRAW,

Is what Ketchel is offered to fight
Sam Langford July 2. II looks as II
Sam is going to fight for his health
as the gate receipts would hardly be
more than s25.000. or $4,000 at the
most, which would mean about $4,000
or $1,000 for Langford Isn't 1t funny
that Langford, top-notcher has
never made more than $4,000 in any
OF his fights? think it's time for
Sam to do some demanding.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-04-02
LANeFoRo MAY JOIN JEFF.

All arrangements for the big train
ing quarters for Jeffries at the Ro-
wardennan were completed the other
DAY, and contracts signed. Work will
be rushed in placing the camp in
readiness. as Jeffries and corps Of
men and trainers will reach Santa
Cruz about Monday, April 4. II is
reported that Sam Langford may be
added to Jeffries' list OF sporting part
aerE.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-04-02
YOUNG CANS,

Who will meet Spud Ross at Rock
Springs. Wyo., April 10, in Aground
fight for side bet of 500 The fight
was to have been acid April 4, but
was postponed on accent OF the Cow
boy show and Miners day, which will
be held on April 10. Young Cans is
in fine shape and should bring home
the money.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-04-02
TOM WILLIAMS Is,

Head waiter at the d. A. Club, said
he would like TO see the fight but that
there would be snch a crowd there
that in case he should 90 it would
cost him about $50 to stand outside
and wish he wa inside to see the
Johnson-Jeffries go. Cap Johnson,
colored fireman. is the dopester for
Williams.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-04-02
sROMk AND BROWN

viii not be in Denver this season.
They will play in Chicago next week,
in Indianapolis the week after next,
and then in New York for ten weeks.
They both send regards to friends
in Denver and write that there is no
place Ike this town.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-04-02
COOK AND STEVENS.

Those clever comedians at the Or
pheum are making a hit with their
comedy called No Talkee, No
Washee." They do lot of hop
dream strunts and funny singing and
dancing
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-04-02
WE ARE GOING TO THE FIGHT

There will be about 75 Of Denver's
colored sports leave for the fight on
July and they will take as much as
$4,000 to bet on johnson. That looks
good for Denver. as it shall be well
represented by the colored and white
sports
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-04-02
ROYAL DUKE.

the famous mixologist at the new
Rocky Mountain Coored Athletic
Club. says he will introduce at least
eight fancy summer drinks as the boys
will all feel like the millionaires OF
the white clubs. They get everything
fancy
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-04-02
FAMILY TREE.

Jim JefIries. the talented prize
anaesthestist claim that his ances:-
lrs were Hollanders. II is now up to
some one to discover that our Jack
Iohnson's foreiathers came over in
he Mayilower.