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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-23
THE AMERICAN GIRL IN FICTION

AS a Heroine She Is Smart, and De.
lights in Managing Men.
Sometimes the characteristic type
OF the American heroine of fiction is
vulgar, sometimes cold-hearted, or un-
kind, or willful, or indiscreet, but she
is never stupid" writes "Droch" in The
Ladies Home Journal. 'That is the
verdict of contemporary observers on
the American girl. Whatever she may
be or do she always has her wits about
her; she is smart While her father
delights in managing factories, stock
operations, or railroads, she delights in
managing men. And in every kind of
fiction which she dominates the men
seem to be uniformly glad to be man
aged by her. Often in fiction she has
been lacking in certain graces-chiefy
the supreme grace of tact. But there
are signs that our novelists have dis
covered that the American girl pos
sesses this grace also, and so it hap
pens that today she trails through f'c-
tion not only with fine clothes, and a
beautiful face, and generous deeds, and
witty, if -impertinent, remarks-but
there is developing around her gra-
cious manner, an unconscious simplic-
fty that shows itself in consideration
for the weaknesses of others-in ad-
dition to that keen knowledge of their
folbles which was always hers. What
we have yet to hope for is that her
wealth or her poverty may be made
less obtrusive and less a significant
part OF her always attractive person
atty" g. ssns. G, - -
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that scarcely notice being introduced
by the lavender striped master of cerl
emonies to several strange articles Of
diet, including unsalted butter, the
mild fruit called loquot and coffee with
an accompaniment of goats milk, which
last makes a very strong claim upon
ones attention. ...,yz5sss 4 &
Now to the amateur photographer
Gibraltar Is an Eden with serpent
bigger than boa constructor This rep
fun invading the premises of British
government, forbidsE the use of kodaks
except to her majesty's subjects. The
spectacle of camera fiend in charge Of
an officer is not uncommon, but can
not say what fate awaits an offender,
for the hotel clerk waylaid us as we
were sallying forth to take snap shots
galore, and besought us to leave the
forbidden toy in his care. Then the
ohaperon, Cousin Mary, and had great
fun invading the premises of British
officials while attempting to convince
them that our desire to sketch and
photograph medHt no SlHlStor ueslSuS
upon their Notifications; but the willy
serpent was too elusive for us, though
we chased him diligently all that norm
ing. One after another the titled beings
would twist a blonde mustache and
suggest with assumed concern that we
would better see one more captain, a
colonial secretly" or "mil't'ry sec
retry" and direct an orderly to conduct
us thither. Our side of the fun con-
sisted in seeing their charming gar
dens and hearing an immense amount
of cleanly clipped English accent, but
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-23

talks to the custom official. This in
broad daylight, with that blue necktie
apparent at 100 yards, makes one won-
DER what could have happened to so
aim the officials eyesight.
Perhaps the most interesting thing
OF all is to visit the galleries, those as
cendlng passages tunneled through the
solid rock that reach to the brow of the
non with line of cannon-f11led loop
noles commanding the Mediterranean.
: 1t Is worth serambling through a much
harder climb to finally lean from one
OF the openings over 500 feet up, and
see the sheer descent of rock with tiny
people and vehicles crawling about at
the base, and the brilliant sea dotted
With boats shining in the sun. One
reels that the Private Atkins who has
held ones arm to render the hanging
out performance safe, is in some way
responsible for the lovely scene, so he
IS tipped accordingly; and our gratitude
is Increased when he tells us that we
need have no fear of rains interrupt-
ing our sightseeing, as not one drop
Will fall during the summer.
After day or two one is persuaded
that the desirable thing in life .would
be to stay in old "Gib-al-Tarik" for
all time. It is a joy to explore steep
romantic lanes. and watch the agile
donk picking his way down flights of
steps where the rise is so abrupt that
folks may look down the chimneys of
their neighbors in the next street be-
low, and no ladder would be required
for playing Santa Claus; to poke about
in quaint little shops and bargain with
Spanish or Moorish dealers, who never
expect to get what they first ask for
their wares; or, above all, to be on the
alert twenty times a day when the SOL
diers go by. The English troops are
fine. ne. One gets enthusiastic at the
regular lines Of scarlet coats and white
helmets dazzling in the sunlight as
they curve in and out along the wind
ing street, nearly forming a letter S.
headed by the picturesque drummer in
his leopard skin, with his square
should lders and elbows perfectly motion
less, though his hands are going like
mad. But it is the bonnie Highland
ers that are particularly adorable to
see, with their fresh coloring, their
sturdy walk. and the dear little skirts
sWishing from side to side.
On Sundays as the soldiers march to
church the bands play lively airs as
i usual, sal, but in place Of the gun every
man carries a prayer book If on a
quiet Sunday afternoon Won sholllf
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finally the assistant adjutant general
concluded the farce by advising us to
interview our consul. AS that gentle
man informed usthat he could not pos
sibly obtain the desired permission, we
subsided. An amateur can arrange it.,
nevertheless, by bribing some local
photographer who is British subject to
get a permit that he can use; but we
learned this too late, and took only
stolen shots from the hotel balcony,
with the serpent liable ~toeglide around
the corner at any moment!
No matter how rasped the nerves OF
the camera enthusiast may be, an aft
ernoon drive to Europa Point will be
a panacea, especially il one has just
left a snow bound land. Upward winds
the road between borders of tropical
plants or walls overhung by great
masses OF geraniums and nasturtiums,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-23

ed custom officials and stalwart Brit
ish soldiers-our first view Of Tommy
Atkins-through great rocky gateways
and presently into streets that seemed
too picturesque to be true. We mean
dered. along, trying to look four ways
at once, timidly clinging to every stray
section of sidewalk to be found Though
the Inhabitants were promenading the
middle Of the street, and giving SYM
pathy to lamenting fellow-passenger
who had not planned for stay in this
fascinating place, but must tear them
selves away after an hours glimpse.
Soon we were leaning from front win
theater box, and greatly admiring the
stage setting. Across the way, sur
rounded by trees, rose an old Moorish
building, and directly opposite our win
dow short, narrow street, bordered
by irregular houses whose roofs jutted
out at all angles, shapes and heights,
ended abruptly with a most STACEY ef-
feet of stone ramparts, moveless water,
an anchored boat and dim suggestion
of hills beyond. By the corner lamps
I and hotel lights we could see the thor
| Oughfare and people below us-senoras
in mantillas, senors in sashes and bare
legged Moors in long white cloaks.
Repose was rather hard to find, for
Gibraltar at night, Or any other time,
is not quiet place, though no ma
chinery is heard except the hotel bells
and telephone. The racket is made by
people, goats, fowls and painfully hys-
terical donkeys.
But the first morning in Gibraltar,
what delightful thing that is! Ev-
erything is so absorbingly interesting
that getting dressed and having break
fast seem only remote necessities as
we peer through the queer blinds into
the glowing world. Sunshine blazes
on the white houses and roofs of
moss grown red tiles; swallows are
darting everywhere; in the very mid
die of the narrow streets stands a
Spaniard winding his long scarlet sash
about him; there are flower women
and sellers of cakes; donkeys laden
with grass or panniers of charcoal; the
most dilapidated vehicles rattle along
taking English ladies to do their mar
keting; a street car drawn by mules
comes up, lets the solitary passenger
alight and then--there are no tracks
turns around and goes back. Tommy
Atkins pervades the premises, his
bright coat lighting up any shadowy
places; all sorts of strange cries are
heard, and somewhere bell is toll
ing.
Being unused to continental customs
we order substantial breakfast and
then wonder why we must wait a cou-
pie of hours for it. But the interval
is we'll filled by walking about the
streets and at length we are ushered
past the bowling walters, who are ar
rayed in evening dress as to the cut Of
their coats, although the material is
white linen with lavender stripes. NV
mind is so occupied in wondering why
each of the four windows should have
left hand curtain of thin bright COL
ored figured stuff while all the right
hand ones are of regulation white lace,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-23
Notable Typewrltsrs.

In the Strand Magazine there is an
article concerning the origin of the
typewriter, in which many interesting
facts are stated. The writer says:
There have been many curious and
beautiful machines constructed from
time to time to the order of various
people, or for presentation. Perhaps
the most elaborate typewriter ever
produced was that made for the Gar
ina Of Russia. All parts of the machine
ordinarily black were enameled blue,
and those portions of the frame work
usually outlined in gold were inlaid
with mother-of-pearl The keys were OF
African ivory and; the bright parts .,t
solid gold. A similar machine was
presented on her wedding day to the
Duchess of York; and another was re-
Gently made to order for the Khedive
Of Egypt. The Queen also possesses
an extremely elaborate typewriter. 1t
is a "'bar-lock," ivory-keyed, gold
plated throughout, and very beautifully
engraved.
An extraordinarily curious machine
l
was that made for Lii Hung Chang. It
was fitted with twenty sets Of charact,
ers-eighteen hundred in all-each OF
which, as, no dies were available, had
to be engraved by hand. Apropos of
this remarkable machine, its introduce
tion into Pekin was promptly followed
by the appearance in London of an en-
terprising Celestial bent upon forming
a company for placing typewriters on
the Chinese market. According to this
gentleman, it is quite possible to write
the Chinese language, or, at all events,
a sort of modified Photographic YER
sion of it, with as few as $50 charac-
ters. The machines he proposed tc
manufacture, and for which he assert
ed there would be a. ready sale in the
Flowery Kingdom, were to have been
about five times the width of an ordi-
nary typewriter, and the sale price
was to have been one thousand pounds
apiece. The English capitalists, how
ever, failed to bite, Z and China still
does its writing in the old-fashioned
way. IS
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-23

, An American wishing to travel
Spain today might feel that
to insure it's being pleasure excur-
sion he must provide himself with an
armed escort and a dynamite gun for
calming the excitable populace; but
two years ago all the equipments need
ed for a most enjoyable trip in that
region of romance was little knowl-
edge of French, few words of Span
ish or a good understanding of the
sign language, love for the beautiful
and supply Of English sovereigns;
adding, if feasible. strong constitu-
stion to stand the wear and tear of Span
ish railways and keen sense of hui
NOR to lubricate the frictions of travel.
Spring is the best time to visit the
country, for by the latter part of May
m,ci of the luxuriant vegetation is
parched by the tropical sun and some
of the southern hotels are closed. It
was southern Spaii, that we especially
wished to see; we longed to eat it's or
anges, to go into ecstasies over, it's
Moorish architecture, to admire it's
beautiful girls-even to flee from it's
beggars, for surely, we thought, mendi-
cants with hidalgo manners must be
more pleasing than everyday tramps.
But they were not!
SO In April our steamer approached
Gibraltar in the midst of a glorious
sunset. There was an early dinner
and the stewards were exasperated by
nearly everyone's leaving the tables
between courses and rushing up on
deck to see the view. We withstood the
temptation until the lengthy banquet
was almost over, then we rushed also
and saw the coasts of Africa and Spain
on either hand, misty and purple, with
masses Of rose pink cloud floating
above, while from the stern a gorgeous
sky was brilliantly reflected Ia the
sea. Getting very enthusiastic and hot
we went down again to cool off with
ice cream, and remember that this
portion of the :sdessert also felt
the heat somewhat, and, being in the
form of a pensive greyhound gracefully
reclining upon a napkin, showed it's
feelings by dripping snowy tears from
the tip of an abnorma1ly long, slender
nose.
Soon lighthouse with revolving
light appeared on the African coast
and CLEANS began twinkling from Glib
raltar; the stars grew intensely bright
and the scene aboard became animated,
Passengers who had been chrysalises
N steamer rugs or gone about the
1esks in nondescript attire for the past
ZEN days now emerged as butterflies,
he gay bonnets and golf cloaks being
1onned for an hours sightseeing in
Gibraltar. The steamer anchored half
4; mile out and a noisy little launch
:ook useashore. :.
- By day the resemblance between this
King OF rocks and the king of beasts
not very striking, but as we drew
1ear in the dusk the lions figure be-
-:ame more clear until against the gray
sh sky there was perfectly outlined an
immense silhouette of his leonine mai
-:sty, decked with royal gems, for light
sparkled far up the magnificent hight,
Piloted by the hotel-runner, we pass.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-23

trees III bloom and lemon trees, Of Won-
derful foliage, hung with golden balls.
q handsome English girl canters by
with her groom following; and Pri-
Yates Ortheris,, Mulyaney and Learoyd
are out for a stroll. Beautiful views
come at every turn of the road. and
when, in the public gardens, one has
seen the sweetest heliotrope growing
as tall hedge, there are no adjectives
left to use. High as we go the bold,
rocks still tower far above us, and as
we gaze at the topmost peak there is
blown across it's face fimy white
veil and delicate cloud drifting from
behind it floats out to sea. 49, T..
Z Then past colossal cannon stationed
at intervals, back through the town to
the boundary where English sentries
pace along the straight and narrow
path that leads from one sentry box to
another, keeping, we suppose, an ever
Watchful eye on their Spanish breth-
rem, who are protecting the lights Of
Spain by doing the same thing about
half a mile away. on the outskirts of
the town of Linea Il. e., ION the 1ine'').
the intervening space, called .the neu-
ztral ground is; thronged with mot
ley crowd coming and going, and odd
sights are to be seen. For example,
here is man busily fastening large
blue handkerchief about the neck of
his dog, a proceeding we fail to un-
derstand until our driver explains that
the wrapping hides a package of to-
bacco which the canine smuggler will
convey into town while his master
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-23
She Knew Papa's Circumstances

He-Do you think your father would
receive me ciyilly i'll were to go tc
him and ask for you? #
She-Let's .see--I believe you hold a
mortgage on papa's business, don't
you? .=*
He Yes, and it's about to mature.
She You will be perfectly u. safe in ap-
preaching him at any time Or place that
may suit your own convenience Pitts
surg Chronicle.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-23

A playful, prancing Kitten
A dainty, dancing kitten,
A most enhancing kitten,
" Meandering along.
It was the summer boarder, who
Admired the kitty-cat,
And sweetly he implored her, DO
Tum close enough to pat.
Oo're such a little beauty, dear,
Tum closer to me, do.
90 won't? Well, then, my duty clear
Is dust to do to 90;
90 pretty. purry kitten,
90 funny, furry kitten,
Oh. please don't hurry, kitten.
I'm doin' to tum to oo.'
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-23
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD jokes, ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.
An Eye for Proportfon-A Probsbls Re-
suit - Took the Gold Cure or Almossl
I Tempted to Go to the Klondyke-Ths
Country Kitten. -
The Country Kitten.

T WAS a summer,
boarder, who
Inflated high with
pride,
Strolled out at dusk,
in order to
Inspect the coun-
try side;
And ah, H. IL a pity
that
This hero Of my
song
Espied q gentle kit
ty-cat,
AS q u n t 9 + I n, 8!
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-23

She-Oh, Mr.. Jones-those two love-
ly poems of yours in this week's-a
He "a poetical star of the seventh
magnitude)-You mean my two sonnets
in the Weekly Sundew.
She-Yes. How exquisite they both
are!
He (much pleased)-And which did
you like the best?
She-Oh-the longer one!"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-23

It was the summer boarder, who
Held tight his dainty nose,
And wished he could afford q new
Unscented suit Of clothes.
And In an earthly bed he made
His proud array he sunk,
And got suit of ready made"
BY marketing his trunk.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-10-28
A Po,nt,,i Tenth.

To the Perry business men who say
that adveI tising doesn't pay, and we
have too many Of them, we refer them
10 the ringing Bros. advertising in
this and adjoining counties TO bring
the people to Perry. They spent $500
in billing the town and country and
newspaper patronage. On this invest
ment they cleared up not less than
IS, 600. Put $500 In advertising and
took out IS, 600 profit and yet you can
hear business men right here In Perry
say, advertising don't pay" IL
doesn't pay TO those who never use IL.
But you can't convince this class OF
men. We are willing they shall 20
their way, only we know they will
never get much beyond what they are
now. Perry Enterpr.se-Times,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-10-28
IN BOYS CLOTHES.
Mrs. Stella Brooks Has Tough Time
ia Colorado.

Mrs. Stella Brooks, wife OF Rev
Brooks. is having severe time in re-
tAining possession OF her daughter,
Meta. who was kidnapped twice by
friends OF Rev. Brooks at Grand June
tion, Colo Mrs. Brooks is we'll known
to Guthrie people During the last
legislature she labored three weeks 10
trying TO secure clerkship. After
leaving Guthrie, Mrs. Brooks went TO
Grand Junction. Shortly after an OH
Ger spirited her child. Meta, away. a
few days afterward q strange woman
came to Mrs. Brooks and told her 70
take the train east on certain day
and TO sit in certain car and that the
child woul be on the train. She did
as dire :ted and at small station some
thirty miles away a man on horseback
with a little boy in his arms rode up
TO the train and handed through the
window 10 Mrs. Brooks her little girl,
Meta, who had been dressed IN boys
clothes. Mrs. Brooks went to Topeka,
Kan, where she is now. She has
asked Governor Leedy's protection to
prevent the Colorado authorities from
regAining possession OF the child. Mr.
and Mrs. Brooks have been divorced
over year and Rev. Brooks has been
endeavoring to get possession Of the
child ever since.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-10-28
Personal MENTION.

o. a. Msyby Is in Oklahoma City.
Mrs. Jim Hill went south last night.
First Regiment band dance tonight.
L. e Caney, Of Shawnee, is IN the
CITY,
t. Q. Brockman, OF ST. Louie, is in
the city.
Colonel Cone left for the Dallas fair
yesterday.
Editor c. Hudson returned yester-
day from Alva.
w. II. Humphrey, Of Perry, was In
the city yesterday.
Rector Francis. OF Oklahoma City,
has moved to Wagner.
Judge W. b. Herod WAS in Perry
yesterday on legal business.
James W. McCahlin, Of Strand, has
been granted an original pension.
otto BekemeYer and e. W. Jones
were in okiahama City yesterday
J. Dawson. Of Kansas City, is in the
city looking after his investments.
Editor Soule, Of the Home, Field
sld Forum, has returned from Perry.
Mrs. w. C. Renfrow and Miss Coreh
York returned yesterday from Okla
homa City.
W. D. Packer and /. n. March, OF
Guthrie, are here on business, Perry
Democrat Patriot.
Attorney.General Cunningham and
Attorney Asp will arrive home today
from Washington.
A. Il. Payne, route agent OF the
Santa Fe, was in the city yesterday
with Detective Montgomery.
President Boyd, OF Norman, WAS in
the city yesterday. He says the uni
versity Is on the high road TO success.
County superintendent Cooley. OF
Pottawatomie county, is attending the
meeting OF the territorial board OF
education.
Bishop Meerschaert arrived In New
York safely yesterday, and telegraphs
that he will arrive in this city the first
OF next week
Ed Dodd returned yesterday from
Alva, where he was sent several weeks
ago as a clerk In the land office. His
place was filed by an Ohioan.
Mrs. Hickey, Misses Cook and Allan
aud Mrs. Jackson, OF Oklahoma City,
who took part in the production oil
"Pinaiore' Tuesday night, returned
yesterday.
Frank Prouty, circulator for the
Wichita Daily Beacon, was in the city
yesterday and added another long list
Of subscribers TO the liat obtained last
week. The Beacon is growing in
popularity daily and reaches okla
homA points twelve hours ahead of
any other outside paper.
Attorney John Shartell arrived home
yesterday from Washington where he,
with his associate. Attorney II. f. Asp,
argued the Kay county tax case be-
fore the United States supreme court.
| full report OF which has been given in
The Leaders telegraph columns. Mr..
ShArtell thinks new territorial judges
will not be appointed for several
weeks yet
J. A, Cruikshank, general agent Of
the Connecticut Indemnity Insurance
company, left for New York yesterday
While here Mr.. Cruikshank made T. J.
Lowe, ex secretary, sgent for Oklahoma
and the Indian Territory. The selec-
tion OF Mr.. Lowe is a very happy one
for the company since the Judge is one
OF the best known and most popular
man In the territory.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-10-28
COURT ADJOURNs
Until November First-The Peoples
Case-New Suit.

Judge Dale adjourned district court
yesterday until November l. Judge
Dale will 60 TO Norman tomorrow 10
hold court
Mrs. d A. Peoples will be allowed
10 file an amended petition
W. H. Hilton, through his attorney,
s. l.. Overstreet, fled a petition in
court yesterday against John Watts,
receiver OF the American National
bank, Of Arkansas City, asking for an
accounting in The matter Of the old
electric light plant of Guthrie.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-10-28
S55. A5Y
That is the Amount Subscribed to The
Railroad Fnnd to Date

Another enthusiastic meeting OF
business men was held last night at
the Guthrie club. The majority OF
the committees reported and plans
were considered for raising the balance
OF the $50. 600 bonuo
To date the sum OF s35,4 ,457 has been
subscribed.
On Saturday afternoon a mass meet
ing will be held AZ the opera house for
finRl action
Tomorrow The Leader will print a
correct list OF all subscribers and keep
il standing as q roll Of honor.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-10-28
Important.

The committees appointed to solicit
subscriptions to the railroad fund may
possibly overlook some persons who
are anxious TO subscribe. We request
all who are thus overlooked to call At
the club room and make their sub.
scription. We will want all we can
get and then some.
- IL, H. HAGAN. Sec'y,