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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-04-04
CHAPTER VlI-(Continued)

There was CONSERVATION on Carlot-
ta's face and CONSERVATION on the
faces of all the audience. The two
managers in their box could not sup
press an exclamation OF horror. Every
one felt that the thing was not nat
ural, that there was witchcraft behind
it. That toad smeIt OF birthstone.
The uproar in the house was in
describable If the thing had hap
pened to any one but Cariotta, she
would have been hooted. But every
body knew how perfect an instrument
her voice was; and there was no dis
play of anger. but only of horror and
dismay, the sort of dismay which men
would have felt if they had witnessed
the catastrophe that broke the arms
of the Venus de Milo. And
even then they would have seen i.
and understood
But here that toad was incompre
hensibleI So much so that, after
some seconds spent i'll asking herself
If she had really heard that note, that
sound, that Internal noise issue from
her throat, she tried to persuade her
self that it was not so, thatsshe was
the victim of an Illusion, an Illusion
of the ear, and not OF an act OF treach-
cry on the part of her voice. i.
Meanwhile, in Box Five, Monchar
Ibis extraordinary and inexpiicabie'
Incident filled them with dread
which was the more mysterious mas
much as for some little while, they
had fallen within the direct influence
of the ghost. They had felt his breath.
Moncharmin' hair stood on end. Rich
ard wiped the perspiration from his
forehead Yes, the ghost was there,
around them, behind them, beside
them; they felt his presence without
seeing him, they heard his breath,
close, close, close to themi :.
They were sure that there were three
people il the box. They trem'
bled = They thought of run
ming away. They dared not
They dared not make a move
nent or exchange a word that would
have told the ghost that they knew
that he was there. What was
going TO happenE
This happened.
"Co-acki"
Their joint exclamation of horror
was heard all over the house. They
felt that they were smarting under
the ghosts attacks. Leaning over the
ledge of their box, they stared at Car
lotta as though they did not recognize
her. That Internal girl must have
given the signal for some catastro-
phe. All, they were waiting for the
catastrophe! The ghost had told them
il would come, The house had a
curse upon it, The two managers
gasped and painted under the weight
of the catastrophe. Richards stitied
voice was heard calling to Carlotta:
We'll, go on"
No, Carlotta did not go or,
Bravely, heroically, she started afresh
on the fatal line at the end of which
the toad had appeared.
An awful silence succeeded the up
roar Carlotta's voice alone once
more filled the resounding house:
II feel without alarm
The audience also felt, but not with
out alarm.
II feel without alarm
| feel without alaTm-co-a ckt
With his melody enwind me-cc- ack,
And all my heart sub-co-aek!
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Best Form of Prayer

When the hearts of men and wom-
en- are filed with heavenly love. a
power which makes for righteousness
constantly emanates from them.
Those who pray withe their lives Of
fer the most effective prayer, even
though they do not utter word
Chauncey Giles.
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Banana skin Law In Brazil

During Southwark inquest, in
which 1t was suggested that an old
man had slipped on banana skin, a
there if a policeman saw a person
throw banana or orange skin on the
roadway that person was at once ar
rested and fined or sent to prison
London Daily Graphic.
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"Grandfather, Clock 200 Years Old.

"Grandfather" Clock 200 Years Old.
A remarkable hand made clock is in
the possession of the Swedish Luther
an Orphanage at Avon, Mass. 1t is
one of the old grandfather" type and
consists of $4,000 pieces 1t was made
about 200 years ago by Henry Haven
and is still running. The works are
Of wood, the case a handsome check
erboard of inlay work, the material
mahogany and white lockwood. Henry
Haven was several years completing
it Two heavy weights and two bob
weights are the only metal in the
works. The clock was in the posses
sion of the Blanchase estate of Avon
for generations. When the property
was sold for a Swedish orphanage the
clock went with other furniture To
the new owner
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-04-04
Small Cieujation.

Shopman-Here is a very nice thing
In revolving bookcases, madam.
Mrs. Newrich-Oh, are those re-
voiying bookcases? | thought they
called them circulating libraries
Christian Register
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Point to Remember.

1t was the ballet master who spoke.
The occasion was the rehearsal in
London of the Walpurgis scene in
Guonod's Faust He chided: Loi-
dies, loidies, take yer 'ands of yer
lips, yer not dancing on 'Ampstead
cath: yer dancin'' in ELL
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Minneapolis. April 3. 1913.

Minneapolis, April 2, 1918
Wheat-No. 1 hard, 88c;; No, l north
ern, SIC; No. 2 northern, CSC.
Corn-No. yellow, 491ac
Oats-No. white, 301hc.
Rye-No. 2, 52@55c.
Flax 23A
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CHAPTER VIII.

The Mysterious Brougham.
That tragic evening was bad for
everybody Carlotta fell ILL AS for
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Chicago, April 2, 1913

NIICdSU, I0IO'
Cattle-Beeves, 7.00@9.10; stock
ers and feeders, 6.25@S15; cows and
heifers, 3.50@8.00; calves, 650@10.50.
Hogs-Light, 9.2509.62; heavy, $50
@9.37; rough, S.SO@895; pigs. 715
09.35.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-04-04

Il feel without alarm =.
| feel without alarm-co-ack'
With his melody enwind me-cc ack
And all my heart sgb-co-aek!
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13
The protracted meeting at Star
Hill has been postponed.
PARISH SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION.

The Parish Sunday School Associa-
ton holds it's annual convention in the
on Sept. 23Methodist Church at st.
Francisville on Sept 29rd and oath,
and all Sunday School workers of the
parish are expected to be there and
join heartily in it's work The Sun
day School has grown in interest so
much in the last few years that it
has become an imperative duty of
the Sunday School workers to have
some such organization as the Par
ish Association in order that the
workers may keep abreast of the
times. The organized Sunday School
movement of which the parish associ-
alton is part has given the world a
new conception of the Sunday School
idea and aroused an interest never
before known. 1t has planted in the
workers noble discomfort with many
of the old ways of doing things, and
inspired them to seek improvement in
Ievery direction. 1t has aroused the
denominations to vie with each other
| in a friendly but vigorous effort to
surpass, not each other but themselves
in Sunday School work. 1t has
quickened pastors, stimulated super
Iintendents, encouraged teachers and
translated the Sunday School so that
the church is beginning to understand
it. Many Sunday Schools now keep
open the year round which formerly
closed in the winter because of the
work of this movement. In fact If
the Sunday School is any better or
more popular now than in the days
of our grandfather it is due very
largely to the organized Sunday
School work.
The Sunday School workers of ST.
Franeisville are preparing through the
local committee Of entertainment, OF
which Mr.. j. B. Fulton is chairman, to
care for all visiting delegates during
the convention, and if there are any
sent their names in as delegates and
will now do so, provision will be made
for their entertainment.
w r CAMPREII
Parish Secretary
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13
SMITH-5oRLAND.

Mr. and Mrs. Rufus w. Borland of
Elkton, Nd, have issued cards for
the marriage of their daughter, Martie,
to Mr.. Jefferson Davis Smith, Ensign
U. S. Navy, Tuesday, Sept 80, at half
after six o'clock, First Presbyterian
Church, Elkton, Md. Reception at
half after seven o'clock
The news is of interest to the young
bridegrooms native West Feliciana,
where his meritorious career has been
watched with pride and pleasure. A
great grand nephew of the president
of the Southern Confederacy, young
Smith has proven himself a worthy
namesake. Clever and chivalrous, he
is a creditable product of the great
naval school, He is the son of W.
B. Smith of this parish.
His friends and relations rejoice in
his prospective happiness and wish
for him its perfect realization.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13
FORMER RESIDENT DIES.

News of the death of Mrs. Mamie
Halle, widow of Felix Halle, was re
ceived here, Wednesday morning
She died at the home of her niece
Mrs. McCutcheon, near Taylor, Tex.
after a long period of delicate health
Mrs. Halle had retired feeling as
usual, but at two o'clock she aroused
her niece, saying that she felt tina
something was the matter, and while
yet speaking life left her.
Mrs. Halle was lovely woman il
mind and person and was tenderl.
loved by all who knew her. Especi
ally was she beloved by the larg,
family connection in West Feliciana
Her sons, William C. and Felix, re
side in Maine and Boston, Mass.
respectively. Her granddaughter
children of w. C. Halle, live in Paris
Texas.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13
cRADDocK-KILBouRNE.

DR.. and Mrs. James Kilbourne an
nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Anne, to Mr.. William Percival
Craddock, of Shreveport, La, the
marriage to take place at home, We'd
nesday morning, Sept. II, at ten
o'clock.
The marriage of this popular young
couple has been forecasted for quite
a while, and in fact it was known for
some time that it would take place in
September. 1t will be a very quiet
affair, witnessed only by relatives
Mr.. Craddock's brother is expected
possibly his sister The couple will
leave Immediately after the wedding
for Shreveport.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13
ENEMIES TO BOIL WEEvIL,

w. L. Stirling says that cultivating
small crop of cotton, this year, he
is having a good yield. He and the
colored farmers observe the presence
of small insect in the cotton, re-
sembling a yellow spider, that feeds
upon the boil weeyil. Needless to say
that he has given strict orders to the
regroes to give this insect the right of
pay. Mr.. Stirling should send speci-
mems of the insect TO Dr.. Dodsol Of
the State Experiment Station ior its
Identification and further observation.
Mr. Stirling is also believer in the
partridge as an enemy to the boil
weevil. Not so much for the quantity
of the bugs that they actually eat,
but he has observed that places where
the birds dust themselves that there
are no live weevils, but dead ones
will be found lying on the ground. He
thinks that the dust and consequent
dryness produce conditions inimical tc
the weevil. II such is the case, the
partridge should be protected fol
several years, until the weevii is
exterminated. Hunters might wei
desist from sport in such cause.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13
NINTH WARD NOTES.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Miss Anna May Connell spent few
days at her home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Carney and baby
spent few days with Mr.. Carney's
parents this week, leaving on Thurs,
day for Texas and Arkansas to visit
relatives, and hoping the change will
benefit Mr.. Carney, who is in poor
health.
P. s. Johnson and Joe Maryman
drove fine lot of cattle to the dipping
vat in Jackson, on Wednesday.
Miss Teresa Carney, whe is spend
/ ing some time with her sister in
Lutcher, is having her eyes treated
in New Orleans.
The house being built by Mr.. Wads
worth and Jesse Daniel is beginning
to look very attractive, and will b
an addition to our ward.
Misses M. E. and Matte MarymaI
spent Wednesday with Mrs. Converse
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13

The gentleman, here this week,
representing New Orleans bankin6
interests was favorably impressed
with the plan of organizing new
bank, same to take over the bust
ness of the Feliciana Bang & Trust
Co, concluding its business and grad
.ually paying off the depositors, at
the same time serving the people as
a new institution. A subscription of
twenty-five thousand dollars worth OF
stock would be expected from local
people as guarantee of good faith
1t is highly probable that such move
ment will begin in the course of q
few days.
Mr.. Aaron Schlesinger has beer
suggested as the president of new
bank, but he has not signified that he
would accept the position.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13
THE PRAYER OF A HORSE.

An exchange has the following Pray
er of a Horse" which we hope will be
read by every owner and driver of
horses or mules.
Feed me, water and care for me,
and when the days work is done, pro-
vide me with shelter, clean dry bed
and a stall wide enough for me to lie
down in comfort. Talk to me. Your
voice often means as much to me as
reins. Pet me sometimes, that may
serve you more gladly and learn to
love you.
EDO not jerk the reins, and do not
whip me when going up hill. Never
strike, beat or kick me when do not
understand what you mean, but give
me a chance to understand you. Watch
me, and if fail to do your bidding, see
if something is not wrong with my
harness or feet.
Examine my teeth. when | do moi
eat. / may have an liberated tooth
Do not tie my head in an unnatural pc
sition or take away my best defense
against flies and mosquitoes by cutting
| eff my tail.
"And finally, Oh my master, whei
/
my useful strength is gone, DO no
turn me out to starve or freeze or sci
line to some cruel owner to be sIowl,
tortured and starved to death; but q
.hou, my master, take my life in tn
kindest way and your God will rewar'
yo1 here and hereafter. You may no
consider me irreyerent If ask this il
the name of Him who was born in tn
stable. Amen
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13

been quoted as saying that there are
not ten men in the United States quail
flied to take charge of large project
for highway improvement Whether
this be strictly true or not, certain 1t
is that there is no adequate supply OF
men trained for this important wrk.
The American people are about to en-
ter upon extensive highway construc-
ton and it behooves them to see that
competent men are ready to take
charge of the work
Establishment of a National Acad-
envy Of Highway and Bridge Engineer
ling is one feature of my plan for Fed
eral Aid to good roads. AS in the case
of the Military and Naval Academies.
| / would have students apportiOned
among the several states and admitted
after competitive examination, each
student to be paid enough to cover his
necessary travelling and living expen.
SEES. Part of his instruction would be
of technical nature, in the academy.
and part of it of practical nature, in
the field. | have in mind two-year
course for students who have already
completed courses in civil engineering,
chemistry, etc. Two hundred graduates
each year from such an institution
would supply the need for trained sll.
pervision of highway construction.
81 do not believe state institutions
can satisfactorily conduct the educa-
tional work in highway and bridge en-
gineering. There is no sufficient mum.
Der of instructors. State institutions
are not equipped with the necessary
laboratory apparatus. Moreover, be-
lieve that much is to be gained by
bringing to one central point students
who are making specially OF this line
of work, SO that they will get broad
grasp of the subject, will form person
al acquaintance and build up an esprit
de corps which will aid in establishing
and maintaining high standards OF ef-
ficiency'
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13

The suit brought by Mrs. R. c.
Wickliffe against the Ocean Accident
and Guaranty Co. for the collection
of a policy for $4,000 on her husband
life, has been withdrawn, as the COM
pany has paid the amount in full, with
interest to date. The company had
contested the claim on the theory of
suicide, but now admits that in its
investigations, no proof of such a
supposition was found. All who
knew Mr.. Wickliffe, his fine courage,
his interest in life and what it prom.
ised his happiness and ambitions, were
confident that he came to his death
solely by accident.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13
PHILLlPs-scoTT.

N. 0. Picayune:
Miss Mary Scott, only daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Edwin Scott,
and DR.. William Davis Phillips of
New Orleans, were married at the
home of the brides parents on Wal
than Street, Lexington, Mass, Tues
day morning. Sept. 8, by Rev. John
Mills Wilson, pastor of the First Par
ish Unitarian Church.
The bride was attended by Miss
Carol Phillips, sister of the groom, as
maid of honor, while the bridesmaids
were Miss Sallie Ward Lawrence, of
New Orleans Miss Isabelle Merrill,
| of Putnam, Conn, and Miss Lillian
Chapp of Lexington. Little Lucille
Lawrence was flower girl The best
man was Nat. P. Phillips, of Lake
land, La. The groomsmen were: Seth
Truman Crawford, of Randolph; Enrol
Locke and Selectman Edward w. Tay-
lor, of Lexinton, all Harvard men
and close friends of the groom.
The ceremony was performed be-
meath huge bower of asparagus and
flowers from the gardens of the estate.
The bride wore Paris creation of
white charmeuse satin trimmed with
Valenciennes lace. She carried a
shower bouquet of lilies of the valley
and wore tulle veil, which hung from
a Dutch cap and was caught in place
by spray of orange blossoms.
/ A reception followed the ceremony.
The couple was assisted in receiving
by Mr.. and Mrs. Scott and Mrs. w. e.
Lawrence, of New Orleans, an aunt
of the bride.
| During, the evening luncheon was
served on the lawn.
| Following a wedding trip Dr. and
Mrs. Phillips will make their home in
New Orleans.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13

served compliment to her, which is
fully appreciated by her friends.
Miss Theresa Mann left Saturday
for her school near Plaquemine AT
ter signing contract for this school,
she received much better offer, but
would not break her word, thus set.
ting an example, other teachers would
do well to follow.
J. N. Anglin was here Saturday,
stopping on his way from vacation
trip to his old home in West Virginia
He did not hear of the bank failure
until reaching Gloster, Miss. AS he
was heavy depositor and stock
holder the news was a great shock
to him.
Mrs. Hunter Leake spent part OF
two days here, visiting her mother
Mrs. Ellis, and sisters, Miss Ellis and
Mrs. Mcguire. Mr.. and Mrs. Leake
leave New Orleans at this weekend
for Tulsa, Okla, to visit their daugh
ter, Mrs. Theodore Tack, before go
ing East on his vacation trip
/ Miss Anna Barrow is in New Or
leans visiting her aunt, Mrs. Geo
Brandon. Misses Jem and Amanda
Barrow did not leave last week, as
expected. The latter, however, will
accompany her cousins, Shields and
Cornelia Barrow, thither shortly te
attend school.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13
SKILLED RoAo-MAKERs NEEDED

The Importance of skilled supervis-
ion in highway Improvement and main
tenance is emphasized by Hon. Jona-
than Bourne, Jr.. Chairman of the
Joint Committee on Federal Aid to
Good Roads. In a statement given to
the press, Mr.. Bourne said:
IAN eminent railroad builder has
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13

A neighborhood picnic, numbering
ninety persons, was held Saturday on
the barbecue grounds at Wakefield,
and very pleasant day spent, A
bountiful spread" was especially en-
ioyed. A few that went out from
town included Mrs, Garnett Howell
and Mrs. R. M. Leake and their chill
dren
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13
ABSENT FRIENDS.


Rev S. L. Riggs of Oakdale writes
this message to friends here in their
trouble: ut takes this to put people
on their mettle and to make them call
on God to help them"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13

Teachers Institute has been in ses.
sion since Wednesday, with full at
tendance. DR.. Clarence Pierson gave
an illustrated lecture on the Panama
Canal, Wednesday morning, which
was both interesting and instructive
The address of welcome to the teach
ers was made by DR.. o. d. Brooks
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13

Very little shipping of sweet pota-
toes was done this week, the weather
being unfayorable to handling them.
Richardson & Percy shipped several
carloads, and w. R. Daniel, five.
Prices continue good.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13

The patients at the Asylum have
named the two buildings on the crimi-
nal insane section, Mutt and jeff,
having been specially impressed with
Mutt and Jeff's adventures in a NOV
ing picture show, which DR.. Pierson
provided for them some time ago.
Everything since has been called by
them Mutt and Jteff.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Echols have
a daughter, born Thursday morning
at the home of the grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. S. Quinn of st. Francis
vile.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13

There has been nothing doing at
the bank this week, Capt o. B.
Steele, special agent, having been de-
tanned in Baton Rouge by illness.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13
METHODIST CHURCH.
Rev. j. B. Fulton.

hCbs W QtGOFls
REGULAR SERVICES.
LIST Sunday, st. Francisville IL a. IN.
and 1880 p. m.
End Sunday, Star Hill II a. m, ami
st. Francisville 1880 p. m.
3rd Sunday, Wilhelm II a. M, ami
st. FrancisvilIe 1880 p. m.
4th Sunday, New Hope II a. M, and
St Francisyille 1880 p. m.
Sunday School every Sunday morn
ing at 9:45.
In the Catholic Church there will
beMass and Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrement, on Sept. 14th, at 10 a. M.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13

Get the Little Ad" habit.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13
CHURCH NOTICES.
lNNAaAaAAs.als.N Assaas.aa
GRACE CHURCH

GRACE CHURCH
Rev. Alvin w. Skardon, Rector.
Sunday School,. ......... $50 A. M.
Morning Prayer. .......... 1900 A. M.
Friday--Litany service.
Rev. A. w. Skardon will officiate
next Sunday at Grace Church and
will celebrate Holy Communion at IL
o'clock.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13

The road machine is operating in
the vicinity of Wakefield, this week.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-09-13

Get the Little AID" habit.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-11-29
Notice..

The three judges who are
deciding on the winner of
the omega Skill Contest, .
are still at work and expect
to finish Saturday, Nov. 80,
but not in time for this is
SUE. So we beg to announce
that on the following Satur-
day we will publish the win
ner. The watch is still in
our window where all those
that have worked so hard
and faithful for the contest
can see it, and also have an
opportunity Of seeing our
new stock which is marked
very low and within the reach
of all persons.
Yours very truly,
|. POPKIN,
Leading Jeweler,
Franklin, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-11-29

Five members of the United
States Supreme Court, including
Chief Justice White, crowded into
. humble little home in Washing
ton last week to attend the funer-
oil of Archie Lewis. the negro
messenger who had taken care of
their robes ever since they were
elevated to the bench. Lewis
Was serving the court when three
Of them, Justice Day, Justice
Vandeventer and Justice Lamar,
were born and before Chief JUS.
ttce> White and Justice Holmes
had started to school.