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The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Seized by an Eagle.

A huge eagle swooped down on the
home of a Westport, Conn.,, man a
few days ago and seized Anna, his two
year-old daughter, In its talons and
attempted to fly away with her. The
screams of the child brought the IA
Their to the yard. The bird then drop
ped the little one, and the father seiz.
ed her and ran into the house. The
little girls clothes were torn by the
birds talons, but she was not even
scratched.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Rumanlan Amazons.

M. Vechiu, the superintendent Of a
large farm at Buzco, Rumania, was at
tackled by an army Of so women, says
Bucharest correspondent. NJ. Vechiu
had refused to allow their cows to
Craze on his land and to brighten the
deputation away he had fired over the
heads of the women. Infatuated the
milkmaids rushed upon him and it was
only by the Intervention Of some shep-
herds that he was rescued from their
vengeance.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
locomotives Diet.

Young Freddie is a natural student
and observer. and he is especially in
terested in railway matters. The 9TH
er day, waiting with his mother in a
train mysteriously held up" at a way
side station, Freddie pondered: Mann
ma, guess this is where the en-
CINE gets its dinner. They feed 1t on
coal, hot water and matches. and |
guess they let 1t have all the hot air II
wants for dessert"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
DAMAGE by LIohtnIno In Cities.

Investigations made over Europe
seem to justify the belief that the dam,
age b. lightning. In the cities particu.
larry. has decreased to q very marked
degree in recent years. and it is ex.
planned by the presence Of electric
wires, which act as a protection in dI.
yerting the electric bolts. AS the
wires are put underground, it is ex.
pected that there will be noticed a
great increase in the amount Of dam.
age by lightning and a return will be
generally made 10 the use of lightning
rods.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
OPTIMISM.

Leonidas, king of Sparta, when de.
Tending Thermopylae against the Per-
sian host under Xerxes, was told by
one of his soldiers that the Persian
arrows were so numerous that they
obscured the light of the sun. Never
mind that" was the reply; 1--WE shall
have the advantage Of fighting in the
shade"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
To Pack a Trunk.

Take a couple of horses the height
Of chair; they take up little space
in a storeroom. Use them to set a
trunk on when packing It. 1t will save
your wife many backache and save
you or whoever removes 1t after 1t is
packed, from lifting 1t up from the
floor.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Sadness OF UnbeIief.

look upon unbelief as the greatest
OF calamities. 1t is the loss OF the
chief aid of virtue, OF the mightiest
power over temptation, OF the most
quickening knowledge OF God. OF the
only sure hope. The unbelieyer would
gain unspeakably by parting with
every possession for the truth which
he doubts or rejects.-Willlam Ellery
Claiming.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
THE HER AID
Takes IaureIs From Brooklyn.

Don't call Brooklyn the City Of
churches" says a Globe Trotter, who
is equally familiar with the Hudson,
the Rhine, the Ganges and the Nile.
There is a city in India which is
looked upon as holy" by Buddhists
and Brahmins which might dispute the
title. Benares has about 1000 temples
and in these and fixed in the narrow
streets where the public is free to
worship are about 100000 idols. Ac-
cordiDg to Hindoo belief, it is the gate
to paradise, to which all who dwell
within its walls enter Immediately.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10

remaining board Of directors for the unex-
pired term, and in such cases directors may
vote by proxy.
The board shall make and establish, as
well as alter and amend, any and all by
laws, rules and regulations for the govern
ment of said corporation, not repugnant "a
law or to these articles Of Incorporation.
ARTICLE V.
This charter may be changed, modified OF
amended, the capital stock increased or de
creased, or this corporation be dissolved, al
a general meeting of the stockholders called
for that purpose, with the assent Of three
fourths of the entire capital stock. Ter
days prior notice of such meeting shall bt
given b. registered mail to the stockholders
at their last known address.
In case Of dissolution or termination OF
this corporation, either by limitation OF it'
charter or from any cause, the liquidation
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
No Longer Forbidden CITY.

Lhasa, which is the capital of Tibet.
for generations known as the Forbid
den City, because of its political and
religious exclusiveness. In 1904 a
British armed expedition opened the
mysterious old city. Previous to that
time practically every European trav-
eler had been stopped in his efforts
to reach the place. The population Of
Lhasa is about $4,000.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Eagle Not Always Brave.

Eagles are generally believed to be
very courageous. That they are not
always as brave as is supposed is
proved by the following anecdote: A
naturalist tells of a combat between
ten massachusetts and a white-tailed
eagle, in which the latter was thor
oughly vanquished. and was discov-
cred squatting down IN a shed. where
he had been driven in hope Of refuge
from the angry birds.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Ingenious Swindler.

A laughable and ingenious fraud
was played on two Glasgow (Scot-
land) women the other day. BY rep
resenting to two housewives their hus-
bands had fallen in the Clyde, and
that he had been sent for a change
of clothing, a man named Young re-
ceived from the women the clothes
asked. and appropriated them to his
own use.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
To Clean Fountains.

The best way to clean drinking
fountains which cannot be reached on
the inside, is to use scalding hot wa
ter and a big handful of shot. Fill
the fountain about quarter full Of
hot water, and then pour in the shot.
Shake the vessel briskly so that the
shot will scrape along the bottom and
sides Of the fountain. This will re-
move the scum and leave the fountain
sweet and clean.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10

and treasurer may be held by the same
person.
The board shall be elected by ballot by
the stockholders at the ONCE Of the CON-
pany on the first Wednesday of February.
1913, and annually thereafter, such election
to be held under such rules as may be pre-.
scribed by the board. Each stockholder
shall be entitled, either In person or by
proxy, TO one vote for every share held by
him, and a majority of votes shall elect.
Emile A Leonval, John NJ. Toelke. Fran
els J. Keller, Edward B. Ellis, william f
Connolley, are declared to be the first board
of directors to serve until the first Wednes
day Of February, 1913, or until their sue
cessors are elected and qualified, with Emil,
A. Leonval as president; william E. Con
Motley, as vice-president, and Francis ]. Kel
Ter, as secretary-treasurer Any vacancie.
occurring on said board shall be filled by the
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
OriqinaI Woman SuffraqIst.

A modern historian makes the claim
that Congru Hrolf, the mighty Viking.
who afterward became the first duke
Of Normandy and the progenitor of
William the Conqueror, was the orig.
inal woman suffragist, and that it was
this valiant Norseman who sounded
the first clarion call for women's
rights ten centuries ago.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Band for Pigeons.

To place a band on pigeon, hold
the hind claw back and press the
front claws through the ring; draw
the ring close up to the knee joint,
and then. when on a level with the
extremity of the hind claw, gently
pull the hind claw through the ring,
and the ring will be in position and
will not, unless it has been placed
on at too early date, fall.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Making His Opportunity.

A New York banker has made 1t the
rule of his life never to swear except
when he drops his watch, as he some
times does absent-mindedly, and
breaks it. Under strong provocation
he took out his watch and flung 1t on
the marble floor of his office. So, 1t
seems, when you put your mind on It
there is a way to solve every prob
lem.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
The Old WAGON Show.

The wagon show of long ago, 1t had
a funny clown; We lined the way at
break of day to see 1t into town. Our
money went to the last cent to get us
boys inside. But what of that? For
hours We sat with eyes distended wide
The wagon show Of long ago, it only
had one ring, aud we could sit close to
1t, and never miss thing.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10

of its affairs shall be conducted by three
commissioners selected from the stOckhOld-
ers, with like assent, and at a meeting called
for that purpose, as above set forth In this
article. Said commissioners shall remain
in Office until the affairs Of said corporation
shall have been fully liquidated. In case OF
the death OF one or more Of said commission
ers, or Of a vacancy otherwise occurring In
their number, they shall have authority 10
fill such vacancy.
ARTICLE VI.
The incorporators have set opposite their
names. signed hereto the number Of shares
subscribed by each, which shall constitute
the original subscription list TO the capital
stock OF the corporation.
Thus done and signed in my office In the
CITY OF New Orleans, in the presence Of Her
bert Kaiser, and John NJ. Toelke Jr, CON-
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10

All the work that Thomas Carlyle
did in years was destroyed in a mo-
ment by a servant girl, who burned
the manuscript of his History of the
French Revolution" When Carlyle
heard of the mistake of the girl he sat
down and read Marryat's novels for a
week. Then he began again and re-
wrote the history.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
CHARTE Err
THE JAMES PROVOST INSURANCE
AGENCY

AGENC1.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. STATE
OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF ORLEANS.
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Be IL known, that on this twentieth day
of the month Of August, In the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and twelve.
and of the Independence of the United
States of America the one hundred and
thirty-seventh before me. Charles Joseph
Theard, a notary public, duly commissioned.
sworn and qualified in and for the Parish OF
Orleans. and in the presence of the witness
es hereinafter named and undersigned; per
sonally came and appeared Mr.. James Pre-
yost. Mr. Adolphe DAquin, and Mr.. George
Sarpy, residents OF this city and of full age
who declared that, availlng themselves of
the laws of this state, relative to the organi-
cation of corporations, they have covenanted
and agreed and do by these presents cove
nant and agree, to form themselves. with
such other persons as may hereafter be-
come associated with them, Into a corpora
ton, for the objects and purposes and under
the stipulations set forth in the following
Articles. to-wit:
ARTICLE l.
The name, style and title Of this corpora
ton shall be '"The James Provost Insurance
Agency"
ARTICLE II.
The legal domicile of this corporation shall
be In the City of New Orleans, State of
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Selfish Phj,osonhy.

You can be a great hero" said the
campaign adviser. "by standing aside
and letting someone else have the of.
flee you wanted" YES" replied the
energetic candidate. But the other
fellow will get all the medals and ap.
plause. What's the use of being an
anonymous hero?"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Mad. His Demands Definite.

The minimum wage" idea appeals
to one English boy who was asked the
other day by his teacher to write, as
the daily composition. a letter TO his
father asking for an increase in peck
ct money. The boy set forth the need
of large funds. and ended with a
courteous demand for a minimum
sum of money" One of the reasons
for the demand was that the boy did
not get enough taffy to eat and had
no papers to read.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
English "Huntinq Parson,"

The Rev. Lawrence Capel Cure, rec
tor of Abbess Roding, whose death is
announced, was known throughout
West Essex as the hunting parson."
He invariably wore the old-fashioned
smock and tall hat and was a famil-
lar figure at the meets Of the Essex
hounds. which he attended regularly
though in his seventy-eighth year
London Evening Standard.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Right Doinq.

Practical duty enriches the fancy
and the heart, and action clears and
deepens the affections. No one can
have true idea of right until he does
1t, any genuine reverence for it till he
has done it often and with cost, any
peace ineffable in it till he does it al
ways and with alacrity.-J. Martineau
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Prove and Know,

pray you with all earnestness to
prove, and know within your hearts,
that all things are possible for those
who believe in the possibilities and
who determine that, for their part,
they will make every days work con-
tribute to them.-John Ruskin.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Forced to Rely on Candles.

Very few houses In the French
West Indies possess kerosene lamps,
candles being commonly used for
household Illuminating. The import
duty makes 1t impossible for the peo-
pie, who are poor, to use either kero-
eene or gasoline.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
OnIy One Real Road,

There is only one real road to hui
man prosperity, and 1t is the sams
for a nation as for an individual. That
is the honest road Of hard work un'
der free institutions, and when they
tried to teach people that they could
be made rich by some short cut, they
were doing that which was thorough
ly dishonest.-Walter Long.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
What He Took,

Going down the river to spend
Sunday with the folks" painted the
excited weekend jaunter, as he swung
aboard a moving car. mo, l don't
need any luggage; all take for these
weekend excursions is just a night
brush and tooth-gown."
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Best Qiainfectant

Sunshine is the best possible disin.
fectant. The rays of the sun penetrate
and disintegrate all organic sub
stances. Let it flood the rooms which
are occupied whenever 1t is possible.
Lay the bedding in its direct rays for
an hour every bright morning. Dark
corners that have a stuffy smell are
dangerous to the health of the house.
hold.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Improbable.

Householder give you my word
three seventy-five is all have in the
house. Burglar--Well, soy! When We
figure me time an me tools, how dye
expect me to make any profit at thai
rate?-Life.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Worked That Time, ANYWAY,

In the Irish rebellion a bombshell
whizzed toward an Irishman's head.
Pat lodged it with a low bow, and it
went by, taking off the head of a man
behind him. Faith" exclaimed Pat,
we niver knew a man to lose any
thing by bein' perllte!"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Nothing on Him.

First Chicago Child-"My father is
connected with some of the best fam
flies in town" Second Chicago Child
Pooh! That's nothing. My ia
Their is separated from three Of
them."-Life.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
.et Little Sulphur From Sicily.

Immense quantities Of sulphur are
mined in Louisiana by pumping, and
the result is that Sicily exports very
little sulphur to this country, although
seven or eight years ago it sent more
than one hundred thousand tons PEI
annum.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Very Old Textbook of Health.

It is said there are 285 verses in the
Old Testament and 240 in the New
Testament relating to disease, sick.
ness, their causes, treatment and pre-
vention.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
With an Eye to Economy.

Lawyer Ito wife)-Well il you are
determined to sue for divorce, at least
let us keep down the expense as much
as possible. l will act as your coun.
sel.-Life.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
The Ear.Marks

Hans was summoned to court to
identify a stolen hog. On being asked
II the hog had any ear-marks, he re
piled: "The only ear-marks dat / saw
vas dat his tail vas cut of"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Out Of SlQht.

How do you like that lot you
bought in Binglehurst?"
81 haven't seen 1t yet"
why, thought you had been out
there several times?"
80 have. but the blamed thing is
still under water"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
liIacs and LiIacs!

Mr.. Cliffe-"By George! When We
get into our suburban home I'm going
to grow lilacs." Mrs. Cliffe-"Dont
do it, Henry. / like you much better
smooth shaved"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
French Revenue From Gambling.

From the state tax on games Oh
chance, including the tax on the total
izator, the machine which registers
race track bets, the French govern.
ment receives about $1,500,000 a
year.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10

Sort Of Corporation Lawyer.
Willie-Was Jonah a high priced
lawyer, pa?
Father-What a question! Why?
Willie-It seems the whale couldn't
retain him.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Her Household Gods.

Miss Oddways in receiving friend
in her new apartment the other day
said cordially: well, here am. you
see. in my new home, with all my lasts
and pennants gathered about me-"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
You Know the Kind.

what sort of chap in Wombat to
camp WITH" Hes one of those fel.
lows who always takes down a mando-
lin about the time it's up to somebody
to get busy with the frying PAN"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Optimlst and Pesslmlst.

An optimist is a man who does not
care what happens so long as 1t does
not happen to him: a pessimist is a
man who has lived for a long time
with an optimist.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Mans Face.

Parisians are concerned about the
question of wearing mustaches and
boards, the tendency being to part
with these long-honored ornaments.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10

petent witnesses. who have hereunto signed
their names, together with the said appear
ers and me, notary, after reading of the
whole.
Names OF Subscribers Omitted
Witnesses: Herbert Kaiser, John NJ
Toelke, Jr.
EDWARD H. ELLIS,
Notary Public.
/, the undersigned Recorder OF Mortgages,
in and for the parish Of Orleans, state OF
Louisiana, do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing act OF Incorporation, of the
Emma Realty Co. was this day duly recorded
in my office, in book 1865, folio :.
New Orleans,
EMILE LEONARD, ID. r.
A true copy.
EDWARD b. ELLIS. Notary Public
sept 20 oct 3 10 IT "a 81 1912
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Well to Learn Our Parts.

All through life We have to act; so
the sooner we learn some of the parts
that will fall to us-hero, modest help
er, accepted or rejected lover-the bet
ter we shall conduct ourselves.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Invitation TO Failure.

A large proportion of the failures In
life are to be found in the ranks Of
the chronic leaners.-Orison SWEET
Marden.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
What Constitutes Man.

1t seems to me that the wit of man.
strength. his grace, his tendency, his
art, is the grace and presence of God.
Emerson.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
ALWAYS Rustle and Chance.

1t Is a mistake that our times are
harder and more flurried than those OF
our grandfathers. Every age is to
itself an age Of hustle and change.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
treatment TOR burns,

Sweet oil and limewater spread on
q piece Of cotton and applied to q
burn is very soothing. Every medi.
cine closet should contain a bottle OF
this remedy.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
EatherIv Pride.

as he proud Of his baby boy?"
Proud Of him? l should say he Is.
Why, he spent two hours yesterday
trying to imagine how he'll look in
silk haiti"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10

Woman's First Industrial Venture.
1t was in the manufacture Of ter
tiles that woman first appeared in in
dustry outside Of the home.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Nature Kind TO the Giraffe.

Besides its long neck, the giraffe has
a useful tongue, which can be greatly
elongated, and in this state can be coil.
ed around branches for the purpose
of drawing them down.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Not So Dumb,

"Are you a friend of the dumb
brutes?" you bet am. That's why
I Just hate cats and parrots"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Better Than the MiuhtY.

He that is slow to anger is better
than the mighty; and he that ruleth
his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Bible.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Wronu Kind of Man.

More women would probably marry
for money or title IL II wasn't for
the kind Of men that usually go along.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Poor Rich.

Sometimes poverty consists in Just
feeding the poor. Half the millionaires
in the country don't know how much
they are worth.-Atlantic Constitution.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
No Chance.

Old Woman-"What are eggs to
day." Kid-"Just the same as any
other day-little things with shells
around EN-"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
DRAWING the Line,

Patriotism Is our proudest passion,
but we refuse to let it induce US to
wear a certain sort of hat in the inter-
est Of any candidate.-Atchison Globe.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Euotism,

The egotist merely thinks publicly
what other men think in secret.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10

Example Of jewelers. Skill.
A skillful French jeweler has made
q perfect watch and set It inside a
pearl but a little more than half an
inch In diametec.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Advice.

Have something to work for-and
then work for It.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Belief Deeply Rooted.

Ihad rather believe in fables in the
Talmud and the Koran, than that
this universal frame is without a mind.
Bacon.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Thlef.Proof Bank,

II man empties his purse into hi,
head no man can take 1t from him.
Franklin.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Better PAY First.

1t is hard to pay for bread tina: hai
been eaten.-Danisb.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Oajiv THOUGHT.

"Love can never die. That's the
present He gave to everybody"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Givinu Up Everything.

Giving Up Everything.
Hope must have departed from the
advertiser who inserted the following:
For Sale-Edison photograph; also
heater and cemetery lot; cheap.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
Riaht Men Always on Hand.

One Of the most striking features Of
the present decade is the miraculous
way in which the right people have ap-
peared to meet new needs.-Exchange
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-10-10
A Lone Occupant.

A Lone Occupant.
II have an idea IN my head"
please be silent for a moment"
What for?"
Il want to see II can hear 1t rat
Ting around"