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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1916-03-25
ONCE MASTER AND SLAVE;
NOW HAVE SAME BOSS"

Magnolia Springs, Fla.-Special.-
Visitors to Magnolia Springs take great
delight in meeting Alfred Themes and
"Aunt" Maggie Themes. He is White
and she is Black, and they were once
master and slave. Both were born
here on the Themes farm, &c years ago,
"Aunt" Maggie being two weeks older
than her former master. The fact that
their names are the same is due to the
custom of slaves taking the names of
their owners.
Themes is the son of Daniel Themes,
of Bangor, Maine, who married Flor
ida woman in the forties, her dowry
including 80 slaves.
When the Civil War broke out the
senior Themes was preparing to send
his children to school in Maine, but the
rebellion prevented it. The Yankees
came down to Magnolia Springs and
took the slaves to Jacksonville.
Young Themes believed in the free
dom of slaves and ran away from home
and enlisted in the United States navy
at Jacksonville, on May 8, 1864. He
was then IA years old and only 4 feet
4 inches high and was shipped on board
the man-of-war Pawnee. He was mus.
tered out on the New Hampshire IN
July, 1865. After the war the slaves
returned to the Themes farm. "Some
of them stayed here until they died
while others married." said Mr.
Themes. "'Aunt' Maggie is the only
one left"
Alfred Themes and Maggie are botf
employed by o. D. Sevey, proprietor Of
the Magnolia Springs Hotel. Thome'
acts as guide for the sportsmen and il
general caretaker Of the property. HI
likes to hunt alligators, q sport he hai
followed with great success for the las
half-century.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1916-03-25
Whole Hoo or None.

The old saying whole hog or none"
refers to Mohammed allowing his FOL
lowers to eat all except one portion Oh
a pig, but failing to mention what
the portion was. so that If Moham-
medan did not leave pork strictly alone
he might as well consume the WHO'S
hog as risk eating any part Of it
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1916-03-25
Drives Him to Drink.

~T'm so sorry about it, but my nus
band actually hates music"
~How stranger
isn't It? His prejudice Is so strong
that he has to jump up and leave inc
theater whenever the orchestra Is play
ing an entr'acte "-Cleveland Leader.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1916-03-25
Military Skaters.

In the Norwegian army there Is Q
corps Of infantry every man Of which
Is an expert skater. On skates this
corps can perform a days march OF
eighty miles. which equals the per-
formances of the best trained caVat
~ In Europe. The evoludons OF the
corps are confined to the great hords
which indent the coast Of Norway
these fords being frozen over during
the long winter season
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1916-03-25
A soUTHERNER's ESTIMATE OF
WASHINGTON.

As 1 stood by DR.. Washington 3
grave. I asked myself the question
which 1 had before asked of others:
Can YOU name any man who during
his life Influenced for good so many
human beingsq Others, after think
ing. said, No; and I, as I stood there
near the new-made grave, said, No. L
conld not name another who, thought
had Influenced for good so many human
beings.
Booker Washington was not only a
great educator and statesman; ne
was, as the basis of all his WORTH
a great man. There is no surer marx
of real greatness than the quallty
which. for want of a better word, we
NAV call simplicity. The worlds best
heroes and helpers have had this marx.
In these greatest there is a sort OF
s;mplicity and directness that dehes
description. Booker Washington mad
this. whatever it is. When difficulties
mounted highest he had an instinct for
the right thing. It was this that let
him win an audience that might have
faced him at first with prejudice and
even with hostility. He never failed
to win an audience, and it was this
mysterious quality which won. 1t won
his foes and surprised his friends. 1t
opened for him courthouse doors which
had been closed before he came. The
downright simplicity and directness OF
the man overleaped all obstacles. In
stinctively, across the barriers of pref
udice, people felt and acknowledged
his greatness. At his death, all over
the South conferences and conventions
of Southern White people passed reso-
buttons of admiration and regret. And
it was all absolutely sincere. 1t was
a tribute to a great man-one whom all
regarded, not only as a great educator
who saw clearly the present needs, and
not only as a great statesman who
dealt wisely with the present prob
lens, but as a great man who served
his day and proclaimed the gospel OF
good will.
JAMES HARDY BILLIARD in the
Southern Workman.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
PHONE CHANGED.

THE EMANU EL j JACKSON
UNDERTAKE COMP N Y /,
2959-2961 State St., begs to inform its
patrons and friends, that our "Tele-
phone" has been changed to "CAL-
UMET 6164.' Automatic remains
same-71-629. Prompt service day or
night.
DAN M. JACKSON, Pres.
GEORGE T. KERSEY, Sec.
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HYDE PARK NEWS
BY L. W. Washington.

The sth 1. N. G.. has several members
residing in Hyde Park and are elated
over the splendid showing they have
made during the Federal inspection.
Not a man was tardy, or i'll groomed.
But felt when they answer the
roll that "Duty'' and "Obedience "
were the first test of and efficient
soldier.
The HYDE Park A. NJ. E. Church is
quite fortunate on being able to pro-
cure the splendid service OF Prof.
BRYANT, as instructor of its choir, such
q step means a musical progress in our
churches out here.
On last Friday, Mar II, Mr.. Marion
Jones, a nephew of Mrs. Nettles OF
Kenuood Ave. was given a birthday
party which was well attended by his
young friends. A delightful time was
spent.
The new Pastor of the st. Paul Bap-
fist Church is the Rev. G. W. F. Old
ham.
Mr.. Glover the District Supt. of the
Allen Christian Endeavor installed the
newly elected officers, the other even
ing. The feature of the occasion was
the novel "Chop Suey" supper.
Mr.. Robert Breckenridge Of 1920
Kenwood Ave- has changed his resi-
dence and has now become guest OF
the Y. NJ. c. A, 3sth and Wabash Ave.
A Free Moving Picture Show was
given at the st. Paul Baptist Church
the other night, and the house was
packed to the doors.
It seems to me that a politician
ought to blow either hot air, or cold.
And not attempt to do both at the
same time for this is attempting the
impossible, and is simply fooling your
self, and to carry water on both should
ers, unless you are very good jugler
is vanity personifed. You may not
think so, but it is true never the less,
and such political treachery confuses
the voters, which in turn retards their
patriotic order. Why not be Repub-
lican, a Progressive, Prohibition, or
Democrat Don't try and make your
fellows believe that your politics Is
, his what ever it may be. You may be
: able "To fool some of the people some
, of the time, but you can not fool all OF
! the people all of the time" In other
; words if Partisan politics has become
a failure in our country, and has out
/. lived its usefulness, then give US some
8 thing better. But for Gods sake mel
for the sake Of our Country let US be
r sincere, let US be honest. Let the
nation without prejudice be first in the
hearts of our Countrymen. Give thu
citizen a chance to be statesman, and
!. hold him to q strict accountability fol
s his conduct, make him know that thu
eyes of the nation are watching hi
department and woe be unto him Il
he destroys their confidence.
/ The traitorous acts of a Benedic
t Arnold can not compare with the mel
I who are trifing with our national at
L fections. For when we see these thing
: we are compelled to cry out, as di'
o Jefferson when he said 'fI tremble TO
my country, when I think that Co
is just"
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Rust.

Nothing can rust unless It has lron
In It. Rust is made by iron toucnins
moist air. The oxygen in the moist
air acts on the iron and forms wnat
we cali "oxide Of iron" or rust. winch
crumbles away and spells the 1ron'-
Exchange
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1916-03-25
In the Laboratory.

what are you making therer
THAT final analysis you've hean
much about" answered the cnemS
Louisville CourierJournaL y
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1916-03-25
Chaperon.

The word "chaperon" comes from tne
name OF a mantle worn by Spanish
duennas, with which they are suppo
ed to cover and shield the young sii'
under their care.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1916-03-25

Slight not what's near through ~
ing at what's far.-Euripides.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1916-03-25

The Broad Ak feels very keenly the
sudden death of the very dear wife
of Mr.. c. A. D. Ball of 452 E. S5th st.
Mrs. Georgiana Ball is one of the old
settlers and has been an employe OF
the Post Office for 10 years. She is
also q member Of several societies and
the Grand Army Circle.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04

the road builders. When roads are
built with borrowed money 1t is, Of
course. especially important to avoid
this error. On the other hand, how
ever. It is not necessary to regard the
total cost of surfacing road as q
temporary Improvement. Much of the
surfacing may be classed as perma-
nent investment. for 1t Is becoming
more and more common to have sur
faces built in two courses. the lower
OF which is as much permanent fea-
ture Of construction as the grading
itself. This is particularly true OF
those types Of road that are built with
concrete foundations for bituminous
macadam, brick or asphalt surfaces.
It is probably conservative to regard
40 per cent Of the first-construction
cost Of macadam or more enduring
pavements as permanent investment.
It is seldom nowadays that hard roads
are permitted to wear into the founda-
tion course of the surfacing.
Where proper maintenance is as
sured 1t is safe to say that an average
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
GIRL MATCHED THE RIBBON
Little Tot Induces Gentleman With
Remarkably Red Nose to Aid
Her In Selecting Color.

A certain gentleman in Birmingham
10 the possessor Of remarkably red
nose. He was In the town one day
and. having completed his business
was amusing himself by an inspection
of the shop windows.
Whilst admiring some ties in q GER
tain window and considering whether
he should speculate or not. little girl
came out Of the establishment. looked
up at him, hesitated moment. and
finally caught him by the sleeve.
please. will you come into the shop
with me. only for q minutef" she
asked.
Certainly" answered the gentle
man, following her at once.
Arrived at the counter, the little one
astonished everyone by remarking:
There, miss, muvver wants the rib
bon the same color as this gentleman's
nose."-London TitBits.
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YOUNG WIFE DOES HER BEST


She was . young wife. Just married.
from boarding school. and. although
educated regardless OF expense. didn't
know beans from any other vegetable.
Hence this dialogue with the cook:
'Now. Biddy. what are we to have
for dinnerf'
There's two chickens to dress.
num-"
'T1l dress them the first thing
Where are their clothesfs
why mum. they're in their feathers
yet"
"Oh. then. serve them that way.
The ancient Romans always cooked
their peacocks with their feathers ON.
It will be q surprise to hubby"
1T will that, mum. Shure, II you
want to help. you could be parin' tie
turnips."
"Oh. how sweet! I'll pair them two
and two In no time. Why. ! had no
idea cooking was SO picturesque"
II think. mum. that washin' the cell
cry do be more In your line."
"AI right, Biddy. I'll take 1t up to
the bathroom. and I've some lovely
Paris soap that will take on every
speck."
THANK you. mum. Would you mind
telling me the name Of the asylum
where you was eddicatedi think Ill
have to take some lessons there my
self II we be going to work together"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04

In expending money raised by the
sale of highway bonds. highway com
missioners should distinguish care
fully between the permanent and the
perishable features of the road.
Foundations, drainage structures.
alignment and grades are In general
fairly permanent features which
should be Looked upon in the light of
an investment. II these features do
not comply with a certain standard,
It will be poor economy to spend mon
ey on transitory improvements such
as hard surfaces, which must, at con-
siderable expense, be renewed from
year to year. In the same way, 1t is
manifestly poor policy to build an ex-
pensive surface on defective grades
with poor alignments and short-lived
drainage features.
Even when much Of the money ex.
pended upon highway has gone into
the permanent features, there is still
danger that the cost of repairs and
will be overlooked. or at
least sighted. in the calculations of
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04

A FIVE pound package Of
Alabastinc, the beautiful wall
tint, is mixed with two quarts
of cold water, SUR for about
one minute, and Alabsstine is
ready to apply.
New and individual shades or tints
can be Obtained by combining regular
tints.
And when you consider that you obtain
the most beautiful, mellow, nature colors,
viz, soft bluffs, delicate greens, and exquisite
blues, or AU fhads you wish by combining
shades Of Alabastine, then you'll kssqv why
AIabastine is one of the most popular wall
decorations with millions of Psinters and
Householders, Decorators and Womenfolk,
who take pride in their homes the wids
world over.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04

Of about 81 per cent Of the total cost
Of well-built macadam road may be
considered as spent for permanent fea.
lures, and with bituminous macadam
roads, about 56 per cent. This method
of estimating cannot be applied to any
gravel or natural soil road in which
no part of the surfacing can advanta-
geously be considered permanent. for
under most systems of maintenance 1t
steadily deteriorates.
Roads built with surfaces entirely
of concrete. or with brick pavements
resting on concrete foundation. are
sometimes regarded as permanent, but
this is hardly safe. 1t is not yet def
nitely known how long the best con-
crete surface will last The best vitri-
fed brick surfaces may last a number
of years, but even with them repairs
will be required.
It should be borne in mind by those
charged with the expenditure Of high
way funds that the initial cost of q
road is never the final one; that no
surface is permanent, and that repairs
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
An Exception.

"The man who lays by something
for a rainy day isn't going to be
caught mapping" remarked the thrifty
person.
Perhaps not" answered the wastrel,
unless he happens to lay by a best
seller with the expectation that it will
keep him awake"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
HIs Little scheme.

Pennibs-My boss has worked me
ten hours day for the last six years.
but I'm going to get even with him.
Inkerton-How are you going to do
1T
Pennibs--I'm going to marry his
only daughter-then I'll work him
twenty-four hours day as long a. he
lives.
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Practical Thouaht.

II intend to spend the rest of my life
laboring for the good of humanity" |"
said the round-shouldered man who
was wearing spectacles with celluloid
rims.
"In that case. presume you win
give your services without chargef"
"Well. no. l still believe the laborer
is worthy of his hire. even though he
happens to be q reformer."
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
Detachment.

"That woman with the far-away
look in her eyes has played church
organ for twenty years and has never
missed q service"
"Remarkablei How do you account
for the far-away look in her eyes?"
'y guess that comes from habitually
thinking of something else while the
preacher is delivering his sermon"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
Too Abstruse.

'Your boy seems to know all the
scientific ins and outs of farming"
"Yes," answered old Mr.. Cobbles.
But I don't see that 1t does me any
good"
why not?"
"He spends SO much time in what he
calls calculating his theories that me
an the hired men never do get full
days work DONE"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
A Few way. Of saving Money.

Saving money by not spending 1t for
good roads is like saving 1t in refusing
to improve stock.
II is like saving It by refusing to
build q modern barn.
It is like saving money by doing
without silo.
1t is like saving money by using ma
chinery beyond its period of useful
ness.
1t is like saving money by paying
It to the doctors instead of caring
for the health of the family.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
Wherein They Fall.

She-There are three things no man
can keep--a good joke. a IS, bill and
an appointment with q dentist.
He-Yes. and there are three things
no woman can do-sharpen a lead
pencil, cross the street in front Of a
horse and understand the difference
between five minutes and half an
hour.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
Couldn't Go tho Pace.

80 your dyspepsia is no better.
eh?' said the doctor. did you fol-
low my advice and drink hot water
an hour before breakfast?"
Il tried to, DOCTOR" replied the dis
couraged patient. but / was unable
to keep It up for more than five min
utes at q stretch"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04

Il notice that when q general is re-
tired in Europe his sovereign usually
gives him an additional title"
you know what that's for. OF
course?"
Il was Just wondering"
ITS something for him to land on
when he's bounced"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
A just Tribute.

why did Wombat leave his money
to found home for servant girls?"
well, you know he was manufac-
turer OF fine china. And he always
said the girls did lot for his bust
ness"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04

and maintenance charges will always
be necessary. On the other hand.
many features of good road are to
be regarded as permanent investments.
When roads are built with borrowed
money, the distinction between the
permanent and the temporary improve
ment must be carefully observed In
order that the county may have some
thing in exchange when the time
comes to repay the loan.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
With Conditions.

He-So your father approves of me.
ehf
She-Well, he said he'd rather see
me marry even you than that foreign
count mamma wants me to marry.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
Domestic Tragedy.

Telephone, SIR"
"What'is it?"
"Yow wife wants you home at
once"
What's the trouble?"
"She has tight gown. can't stoop.
and the drip-pan under the refrigera-
tor is running over"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
1 was DOTu III
Wisconsin, b ut
moved with my
Statement OF Steve
SchWeltxberper

parents when boy to Stephen Co.,
Iowa ! was there farming for so
years. ! sold my land there for over
5000 an acre. I moved to Saskatche-
wan, and located near Briercrest in
the spring Of 1912. bought half
section of land. have good neigh
bors. ! feel quite at home here the
same as In Iowa. We have perfect
safety and no trouble in living up to
the laws in force. My taxes are about
$65 year on the half section for ev-
erything. have had splendid crops.
Wheat in 1915 yielded me over 50
bushels to the acre. That is more than
] have ever had in Iowa. and yet the
land there costs four times as much
rs 1t does here. The man who comes
here now and buys land at $50 an acre
or less gets a bargain. (Sgd.) 8.
Schweitzberger, February 9th, 1916"
Advertisement.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
A Hard Worker.

Augustus getting very stout.
old chap. Perhaps you don't exercise
enough.
Shady-Plenty of exercise, old man.
I shave myself every morning.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
Bears the
Nine to Draw From,

Nine TO Draw From.
Hiker-Young Pellets tells me he
makes specially of doctoring cats.
Piker-Well. his patients are lucky.
Hiker-How's that?
Piker-They each have nine lives.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
Whore ri1 kIssed Her.

Patience-You say WIN kissed you
on the cheek last nightf
Patrice-Yes.
well. didn't he ever kiss you be'
foref"
"Oh, yes"
''Where?"
'Tn Asbury park" NJ
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
Opinions.

Rich Man-Poverty is no disgrace.
Poor Man-No. but that's about all
the good you can say for It.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
PROVEN SWAMp-ROOT
AIDS WEAK KIDNEYS

The symptoms Of kidney and bladder
kroubles are often very distressing and
leave the system in q rundown condition.
The kidneys seem to suffer most, % al
most every victim complains Of lame back
and urinary troubles which should not be
neglected, - these danger signals often
lead to dangerous kidney troubles.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root which soon
Asals and strengthens the kidneys il .
splendid kidney, liver and bladder remedy,
and, being IN herbal compound, has gen
tle healing effect on the kidneys, which ID
almost immediately noticed in most cases
BY those who use II.
A trial viii convince anyone who may
b IN need Of it. Better get bottle from
your nearest drug store, and start treat.
! shsnt st once.
However, II you wish first to test &hil
great preparation send ten cents to Dr.
Kilmer 3 Co., Binshamton, N. ", for Z
sample bottle. When writing bs sars end
nsntion this paper.-Adv.
Natural Ability.
How this patient does keep up!"
"Of course. he does. He's an aviar
Eor."
Indignant Denial.
NY poor fellow, ] fear ron are
somethinS Of An fnvertsbrate."
mo. ma'am. Never touch . DROP
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
'YOUTOLD METHE TRUTH
AADIWANT PEOPLE
TO KNOW IT.

The following unsolicited letter has
been received from Mr.. J. r. Ward OF
Donalda, Alberta. II II Q plain state
ment Of conditions 40 Mr.. Ward has
found them:
- 1T 10 with pleas
= essue ure I drop q line to
| r..'n Les.er. you. We had q
good year. on Of IS acres. oats and
wheat, got over $500 bushels OF
wheat and oats. Oats went here from
so to 100 bushels per acre, and wheat
from rs to SO per acre. Just see me
being here one year and have over 700
bushels of wheat. It Is now over $1.00
per bushel. Oats IL AZ cents. and 60
ing up. You told me the truth, and
want the people Of Toledo to know 1t.
Hogs are SA cents; cattle are high.
Canada is good enough for me. have
good horses. ! sold 2 good colts. 2
cows and IS head Of hogs and killed O..
have 6 hogs left. got 400 bushels
OF potatoes on an acre and a good
garden last summer. fine celery and
good onions. One neighbor had over
1900 bushels Of wheat, and sold over
$700 Of hogs and 1000 bushels OF oats.
This is great country. II you should
tell the people of Toledo of this II
would get some Of them thinking. The
soil is rich black loam. and pleas
ure to work 1t.
I'VE have good farm. We have q
flowing well with soft water. II is
the best water in the country. Some
people think they got to go to war
when they come out here. They need
not be afraid Of war. There is no war
tax on land; only school tax, $1,000
on 100 acres, and road tax Of two
days with your team. tell you the
truth. there is no land in or around
Toledo as good as our land here in AL.
berta. II anybody wants to write US.
give them our address.
I'VE have had nice weather. We
have had II quite cold for one week,
but no rain and sleet. and the sun |
shines nearly every day, and 1t is hot |
in the sun. Coal is $2.25 per ton. The
people are very nice and good here.
We are well enjoying the West.
The horses and cows are feeding on
the prairies all the winter. We just
have two horses in the stable to go to
town with. Yours truly, (Sgd.) J. F.
WARD, Donalda, Alberta, Feb. 8, 1916"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04

The Customer-It must be q fright
:ul experience to run over anyone.
The Saiesman--But not With our
car. We At It with the best shock
absorser on the market.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04
.There's one thing chat have ken

there's one thing that have kept
from you"
Tell me the worst"
Il failed to get diploma at the
cooking school,
Come to my arms. dear one; love
you more than ever"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04

Hs Thought ef the BIIl.
Doctor Emdee What gave him the
olapsef
Nurse His wife thoushtlsssly came
MTG HE room lrssssd h = psw gown
md haG
The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-04-04

Important to Mothevs
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that II