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The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-24

Go to Garfield Park tomorrow after
noon and hear the open air concert by
Marshaus Band.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-24

One of the faithful was "churched''in
Arkansas City last week for indulging
in St. Vitus' dance.-Florence Bulletin.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-24

Shirts, collars and cuffs Iaundered
to look like new by Peerless Steam
Laundry, 112 and ia West sth st.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-24

Inflammation of the Bowels. that dam
gerous disease, can be relieved at once
by Beggs' Diarrhea Balsam. 1t acts
like magic. AT druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-24

The Topeka Carnival committee has
adopted an Alaskan totem pole for a
badge. 1t is guaranteed to scare the
devil.-Cawker City Record.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-24
Chean Rates East.

The Union Pacific will sell tickets to
Chicago for $10.50 and to st. Louis for
$7.40 July 18th to 21st inclusive; also on
July 23d, 26th and 30th, August I'd, 9Th,
9Th and 18th. Proportionately cheap
rates to all eastern points. For further
information call on F. A. Lewis, City
Ticket Agent, 525 Kansas avenue, or J.
c. Fulton, Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-24

people claim. Walt Johnson at Troy,
was robbed last Saturday a week ago
and the robbers We're kind-hearted
enough to leave him a dime to get his
regular morning beefsteak With.-Den-
ton Journal
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-24

Joe Jones from down on Crystal
Plains brought US in a handsome mess
of roasting ears Tuesday. Many thanks
Joe, the corn was very nice and filed
long felt want.-Smith County Pioneer.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-24

The waSherwoman who can send the
clothes home now without the ubiqui-
tous sand burr being concealed in the
is doing a great deal for
the cause of Christianity.
Citv TT-aU
The Topeka state journal., 1897-07-24

If Topeky wants a genuinely beauti-
full woman for queen of her autumnaI
festival she'd better send word to this
family journal. Ell Dorado has the
queeniest kind of women but one who
is really royal.-Walnut Valley Times.
A tramp calling upon lady the 9TH
er day for dinner, she offered to give it
to him if he would saw some wood in
the yard to which he replied that he
would be glad to oblige her, but being
a kleptomaniac, was afraid he would
steal the Saw.-RuSSell Record.
A new preacher in Pleasanton last
Sunday broke up a long established
custom by a significant utterance after
the usual prayer which followed his
sermon. He said: Those of the con-
gregation that did not get their things
on during the prayer can do so while I
pronounce the benediction. Morton
Champion.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-25
VESSELS BOUND TO ASTORIA.

The following vessels are bound TO tht
Columbia River with name of master
nationality, rig, tonnage, where from
and date Of reported calling:
Hyson, Hogg, Br str. 2879 tons. Hong.
kong.
Lombard, Caison, BIT str, 1865 tons
Yokohama.
George Stetson, Murphy, Am eh, 17s:
tons, Baltimore, August 8.
Linlithgowshire, Anderson, Br sh, 1856
tons. Antwerp. July %.
Drumburton, spurring, Br bk, 1873 tons
Swansea, July 8.
Annesley. Ewart. Br sh, 1891 tons. Car.
diff, May 9.
cambrian King, HInsen, Br sh, 1s2l
tons, Shanghai.
Dovenby Hall, whickham, Br sh, 1ssl
tons, Liverpool
Ben voiriich. Ahler. Ger sh. 14O7 tons
Santa Rosalia.
springburn, Rae. Br bk, 200 tons Cape
Town. September %.
Durbridge. McLauchlan, Br sh, 2zl
tons. Table Bay, September II.
PoltalIoch, Mcleod, Br bk, Z39 tons
Table Bay.
Otago. Esk, swd bk. go tons. Ham,
burg.
Dundee. Jarvis, Br sh, 1893 tons, Hiogo
Conway Castle. Jones, Br sh, 1901
tons, Valparaiso.
Miltonpark. Tumilty, Br sh, 1894 tons,
Acapulco.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-25
THANKSGIVING DAY.


President Mckinley issued his first
Thanksgiving Day proclamation as fol-
lows:
In remembrance OF Gods goodness to
as during the past year. which has been
90 abundant. 'Lat us offer unto Him
our thanksgiving and pay our vows unto
the Most High. Under His wltchfui
Providence Industry has prospered. the
conditions OF labor have improved, the
rewards Of the husbandman have been
Increased and the comforts or our. homes
multiplied His mighty hand has pre-
served peace and protected the nation.
Respect for law and onier has been
strerg1hened. love OF free institutions
cherished, and All sections Of our beloved
fraternai regard and generous co-opera-
tion.
For these greet benefits It is our duty
60 praise the Lord IN spirit OF humility
and gratitude, and 10 offer UP TO Him
our most earnest supplicasions. That
We may acknowledge our obligations as
people TO Him who has 50 graciously
granted US the blessings Of free govern
meDt ami material prosperity. /. William
Mckinley. peshfent OF the United States.
DO hereby designate and set apart Thurs
day, the twenty-hfth day OF November.
for national thanksgiving and prayer.
which an of the people are invited 10
observe with Appropriate religious serv-
ices in their respective places Of worship.
On this day OF rejoicing and domestic
reunion lei our prayers ascend to the
GSver of every good and perfect gift for
the Continuance Of His qove and favor
TO US. that our hearts may be filed with
charity and good viii and that we NAV
be ever worthy OF His benehcent concern.
TN witness whereof. have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal Of the
United States TO be affixed
Done at the City of Washington this
twenty ninth day Of October. in the year
Of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-seven. and OF the indepen-
dence OF the United States tie one hun
dred and atwenty second.
WILLIAM MKINLEY."
BY the President.
John Sherman. Secretary Of State
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-25
GOLD FIELDS OF ALASKA.
The Alaska Transportation and Develop
ment Co, ~ Chicago. H.. Capital
Five Million Dollars.

This company Is the largest. strongest
and best equipped transportation and
merchandising company In the A,nski
gold field
Three large and commodious steam
ships VIII leave Seattle June I. and reg
ularfy thereafter. carrying both freight
and passengers.
These steamers are especially fitted for
the convenience Of passengers and arr
capable Of carrying 500 each
Our passenger and freight service on
the Yukon river will be tine best. The
handling Of merchants freight made q
spccal1.y We are the only company that
guarantees prompt delivery a. Dawsol
City. We guarantee you years supply
Of food and a safe and speedy arrival.
The gold Is there.
You stand fully az much chance as any
other person. DO you want 10 be one OF
our first? II 80, write at once, securing
passage and berth.
Our special transportation OFFER Is the
best now before the public.
send for free copy Of The Alaska News.
and also for our special offer. including
TRANSPORTATION 20 the Klondike and food
for one year for six hundred dollars.
This win interest you II you intend go
ing; n not. our stock offer should inter
est you, and you should become one NJ
our stockho' ders.
A limited amount OF stock has just
been assigned to the western agency for
sale at 81 per share. A man or woman
Of small means has the same opportunity
as n rich person. II you cannot 70 to
Alaska nothing should prevent you being
a profitable shareholder.
Our company is composed Of men Of
tried business regulations, some Of whom
are the following:
Hon. W. f. Mason, u. s. Senator from
Illinois.
Albert C. Blatz, president Val Blatz
Brewing company. Milwaukee.
W. C. Rinearson, general passenger
agent e. N. o. & T. p r. r.. Cincinnati.
B w Griffith, president First National
Bank, Vicksburg, Miss.
j. p. Legnard, capitalist, Legnard
building, Chicago.
Frank II. Hecht, Of Charles Kaestncr
& Co.. Chicago.
D. g. Edwards, passenger traffic mana
ger. g. II. & D. r. r.. Cincinnati.
Charles II. Rockwell. traffic manager.
c. I. & L. r. r. CMonOn Route). Chicago.
r. II. Foster. Fostoria and Viclesburg.
Miss.
J. VI. Ohilnps cashier First National
Bank, Vicksburg. Miss.
For information address and make all.
money payable to W. L. DUDLEY, gen
erai agent. HaEer building, Seattle,
Wash.
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Commonwealth, Anderson, pr str aiSs
,ous, TAXI
N,..D,ata, b,a,a,, tn Ok, lAo tons,
\ goa baA
rccnka, Lone, Rr str sOl6 tons, hong-
h4nS,
G.,npuA. lr,so, lA sn, la@ Iocs, R,o
Janeiro, August ~,
Gl,utauk L..o'srl, Hr bk, lSS tons.
calcutta.
OvuV>Ig,c, rougr, tr hN, Mi tous, Hat
phopg, October u.
Gslgorm Castle, Mthon, iir hk, lNi
tone. Table Ray. August ~
Henry Willard. raltc,L Am sh, l7s
tons, New York. October u
Oberoo. Guuy Rr bk, iU6l tons
Newcas, ,lc. Australia, October S
VerNw., J,dd, Hr sL. lng tons, Wal
aroo,
osmaru, l'ullar,ou, Hr en, 1875 tons
pa cdin. October a.
Jacques. Bcrnada, Fr bk, 400 tons, Ma
iunda
Indian Empire, Alien. Rr bk iSl5 tons
Valparaiso,
Jupiter Fundcr, ban sh ioSi tons. No.
Sohania.
Chelmsford Thomson, Rr bk. :igJ tons
Cape Town. October 9
city OF York. Jones. Rr sh. lSi tons
Syddey,
Blairlcgle, Mackay. Br blk. 1855 tons,
Dclagoa BAY. September 4
HoppOtt Tork. Rus sh. 1885 tons, Port
Natal. September =
MU,iadcs, Ayling. Br sh, iIbs tons, Mel
bourne. October IS
Macmillan. Guthrie. Br sh. 1850 tons
Yokohama
uosr rIet,c. scsman. Ger sh. 1905 tons
Shanghai.
1akemba. BrNdherIng. Br bk. 1906 tons.
Freomantle
Clan Robertson, PHI. Br sh. lSio ,onA
Santa Rosolia.
British General. Thomas. Br sh. 1850
tons, Newcastle. Australia.
Midas. Messenger. Br bk. 1859 tons,
Nagasakl.
Dr,rickdale. Stewart. Br str. .6S ,ons.
Hoagkong.
YalorI Brown. Rr sh. 1893 tons New
castle. Australia.
Hornby Castle. Bright Rr sh. 1915 tons
Adelaide.
Drumcraig. johnson. Br ok. 1851 tons.
Adelaide, September 20
Thatls, oliver. b. bk. 1925 tons. Maya
eakl. October II.
Jorion Hm walker Br bk. a76 tons.
MelbrurnS
Port Caledonia, Anton. Rr bk, nso tons,
Nagusakl
K,ntuck, Perreuc, Br str. :SSl tons.
Yokohama.
omba, Munro. Br str isCs tons. Yoko-
hama
Amara. Kent. Br str. 1856 tons. Hong
kong.
Alexander Black, Dunn. pr bk 1921
tons, Antwerp.
watjen, Fritz Ger sh. sC79 tons. Tnogo.
Lord shaftsbnry. Cunningham Br an.
227S tons Sydney.
Bristol, MeIn,yrc, Br str, 1874 tons.
San Francisco.
Emile oltmann, Ger sh. i7ss tons. Yo-
kohama.
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step is It's ra,iacNuon by the United
Sratos soswtie \ poSl OF the senate is
saM TO show ~ senators In tavcr Of
ratiic0uon. II this statement be correct,
anncNction will be an accomplished fact,
There is however. doubt as to the ac.
cun,cy OF the figures. for the poll In
cludes In these s. somo senators who
have not yet decided the matter-panicl
Of Virginia and T,irpie OF Indiana. FOR
example. Notwithstanding the fact that
a majority os the senate is claimed to be
favorable TO annexation, the trcgy vii,
meet with strong opposition senator
white Of California is loading the op.
position, and has just published an ar
tiC,e in which he gives his reasons there
Tor. He regards the islands as worthless
Tor naval defense, and says that In case
ot war they would require protection in,
0NeNeN u eANAAS IT. nv NllAlAhS dAHNNAAANtl
wSli render the maintenance OF the Mon
rue doctrine impractbcahe saying on
this point: III the United States has
the right 10 recognize revolt by first
assisting the revoiuuonists and finally
taking and seizing territory. 1t is no.
easy TO discover any rauopA ground
uDop which similar privilege can be
denied to others. II We are to follow
the example Of EuTppeaS governments
in Africa and India, We shall b. com.
PEELED TO reverse the respectable policy
which We have followed for years" But
It remains 20 be seen how influential
this argument IS with the rio senate
The fee1sng that our interests in the
Racihc will be conserved by the possess
sion Of Hawaii is very strong. and the
we;l-knOwn fact tiNt England cove.
the islands 10 utilize as halfway sta
ton between Canada and her Australian
or Bast Indian possessions VIII have
much influence in the final decision OF
the question.
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WHY WE SHOULD BE THANKFUL

Thanksgiving Day has by common con-
sent and long observance become as
distinctiveay an American holiday as the
Fourth of July. 1t is the day of family
reunions and Of general felicitation, and
the American peop,e have as good rea-
son for giving thanks this year as in
perhaps any former year Of their exper-
fence. Blessed with abundant crops.
freedom from fatal epidemics. peaceful
relations with all the world, and the
return Of business prosperity. no other
people on the face Of the earth have
more abundant cause for national
Thanksgiving than our own, and the day
should, throughout the length and
breadth Of our common country, Be OBJ
served with much more than usual de-
vOutness and sincerity.
Here in Astoria looking back through
the months Of the past year. many things
are seen which call for the heartlest ap-
probation and most thankful spirit On
the part of our people. We have seen
4 successful fishing season; We have seen
the people, who have really never *
perienced hard times. placed in better
social, physical and financial conditions:
manufactures have been extended; United
States steamships have been rebuilt and
repaired here; many new houses ami
buildings have been erected; and beyond
and above all, Astoria's railroad, which
Is the equal in point of solldity Of con-
struction Of any road on the Pacific
coast, is almost completed.
Looking at the immediate future, it
can be safely predicted that before the
first Of February the railroad will be
in operating condition Mr.. Hammond
has arranged for the Inauguration Of
number OF great enterprises Of prime
necessity in the upbuilding Of this port
and Its commerce. A drydock, capable
Of handling the largest vessels in the
merchant marine; flour mill with
capacity Of grinding thousands Of tons
daily for export to the Orient; a saw
mhh thalt will be able to Manufacture
Clatsop county timber into lumber for
China, Japan and the interior, will be
among the principal industries receiving
first attention. These enterprises insure
the immediate rapid growth Of Astoria
along business lines, and the develop
aFzEs se
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-25

All communications Intended for publ
cation should be directed TO the rdiIsr
Business communications OF all kinds
and remittances must be addressed 10
"The Astorian"
The Astorian guarantees to Its SUD
scribers the largest circulation OF any
newspaper published on the Columbia
river.
Advertising rates can be had on appn-
cation to the business manager.
The Weekly Astorian. the second old
est weekly in the state OF Oregon. has.
next 10 the Portland orsgobiAn. the
largest weekly circulation IN the state
John F. Handley Co. are our Portland
agents. and copies OF the Astorian can
hs had every morning at their s;aad.
ia Third street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-25

The Hawaiian question is ore on which
partisan lines are ~; drawn in the
United States. a treaty has been agreed
10 by the governments Of this country
and Of the republic OF Hawaii, for the
annexation Of the latter 20 the United
suates. The relty has been adoped BY
the Hawaiian legislature. and the inal
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ment here Of trade In which the entire
state will be interested, and OF which Al
may be proud. For all these things As
torians and the citizens of Cia'sop
county have reason to give thanks, and
render such paens of praise as have
never before been heard IN this com.
inunfsy
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-25

x1, such As Nervous PruairaiIon. Failing os
lod Manhood. lmPotsney, Nightly Emis
sions, Youthful Errors, Mental Worry, sK-
esaive use Of Tobacco OF Opium, which
lead TO Consumption and Insanity. 500
pCr box by mali 3 boxrs for $500.
MOTIFS CHEMICAL co.. hOSS, Clspland. Ohio.
For sale by iAs,os.conn DRUG co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-25

The British ship Wasdale, from Los
Angeles. November 9, arrived in yester-
day with a part cargo Of cement.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-25

The Ophe.ia, from Panama, and an
other ship, name unknown, are outside
and win probably come in today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-25
LUMBER FLEET.
Vessels on the Way and in Columbia
River 10 Load Lumber.

Laura May. Hansen. schr. 254 tons. san
Francisco. November Il.
Leutia, stakkobye. schr. 25i tons. san
Francisco. November T.
Tenklo Maru Kaneko. Jap bk. liiS
tons, Yokohama.
Tam O'shantcr. Patterson. bktn. 80
tons Santa Rosalla.
Oakland, Whitney. bktn. isi tons. San
Pedro
Ida schnauer, Nelson, sch. sC5 tons.
San Francisco. November l3
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-11-25
WEEKLY.

Sent by mail per year in advance. 81 "
Postage free to subscribers
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The British ship Province, CAPITA In
Jones, from Newcastle. September 1G.
with a cargo of co,ll, arrived IN yester-
day, after lying outside nine days walt
ing for a tug.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
DAILY.

esnt by mail, per ear.........".....%.@
Sent by mail. per month........",... b
Served by carrier, per montA...-..... s.
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The British ships Kinross-shire ard
Norma, wheat-laden for Europe. put 10
ssa yesterday.
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The ManzaEiua went out 70 the Hight
ship and TillamOok rock yesterday.
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MARINE NEWS.

Tide table for November. 1897
HIGH WATER Low WATER
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The Columbia left out yesterday morn.
Ing for San Francisco.
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MARINE NOTES.

The Haddon Han will leave out today.
The British steamship Mogul crossed
out yesterday.
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THE uNlTHD STATES AND CANADA
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SACRAMENTO MARKET.
Quite a Liberal Display of Game
Yesterday.

Sacramento, Nov. 18th.
There was quite a liberal display of game
in market circles. Quail were especially
plentiful Trade generally was of fair pro-
portions, at unchanged quotations.
Following are the retail prices for the
various articles mentioned:
FLOUR-Family Extras, 81 80 per 100
fhs: 81 % for 80 lbs,
FRUIT-Oranges, SOC per DOZEN Lines,
Ice; Lemons, 15Q25c; Cocoanuts, 10c each
Bananas, 25c per dozen; Strawberries.
1oc; Grapes, &c per 10; Apples, Sc; Pears.
&c; Peaches, 3Q2e.
Almonds, 1212c; New Brazils. 121zc; Pc
cans, Ice; Filberts. 15c.
DAIRY CE-Butter-Picl<le, 20G
21c per h; Mountain, ain zoe; Valley Roll, lS
soc per roll. Cheese-California, 15c per
H.. Young America, lie; Eastern Cream
cry, 15Q20c; Genuine Swiss, 4Oc; American
Cheese, zoe; Neufchatel, 10c.
VEGETABLES-G Corn. 15c dozen
Tomatoes, pc; per ID; Celery. ioc per
chckes, aoc per dozen; New Potatoes. = 2llc &C
per fb Turnips, Beets. Parsnips, Carrots.
Lettuce. Raddishes, Leek and Green on
ens i per d95ea @ per b osra Onions n
Summer Squash. 212c per 10: Wax Beans,
SC per 10; Green do, sc per 10; Lima
ID: Egg Plant. SC per 10; Sweet Potatoes.
MEATS Beef-Prime Rib Roast 12I5G
15c Loin Steak. 12l2Q15c; Rump Steak.
1oc; Chuck Roast. 1oc: Rump, Sc; Brislxet,
Sc; Chuck Steak. 10c. Veal-Loin and Rib
Chops, 15c; Roast Veal, l2c. Mutton-Leg,
11d12Iac; Loin and Rib Chops, 121ac; Nut
ton Stew. Sc; Shoulder Chops. SC. Pork
Sd12c per 10: Corned Beef. Sd121ac; Sau-
sage, i2IAc; Vienna Sausage, 15c; Bacon,
Sd1312c; Ham, 12i2GDf3l2c.
POULTRY-Hens. Gee each; Spring, sec
each: Broilers, 25G40c each: Tame Geese,
81 so each: Tame Ducks. 75c each: Young
Turkeys, 20c per 10.
GAME..Quail. 25c per pair. Ducks
Mallard, 81 per pair; Sprig, 75c; Teal, 40c;
Small Ducks. 40c: Geese, 75c per pair;
Brants. 40c: Squirrels 35c per pair; Cot
tontails. 35c per pair; Hare, 40c per pair.
EGGS-California, 30c per dozen; East
ern, 25c dozen.
per ewt: Alfalfa, Hay, 55G60c; Whole
Barley. 81 20: Ground Barley. 81 20; Feed
Oats, 81 2eG1 50; Middlings, 81 20; Bran. 81 10:
Straw, 6Oc; Corn, 81 359per ctl: Cracked
Corn, 81 As; Red Russian Oats. 81 so.
COAL OIT-Pearl Cases, 151hc: Star,
15lhc; Eocene. 1712c; Extra Star. 1870;
Elaine, 201Ic: Water White CbuIk). 101sc
ELECTRIC LIGHT CANDLES-10 OF,
4Kc: u o. SIC: IA OF, 6lzc: is OF, TIC.
GRANITE MINING CANDLES-10 OF,
64c; IL OF. &c: IA OF, TIC; 16 OF, SIC.
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CITY OFFICIAL ADVERTISING.

Committee on Water Works may agrees
upon, subject TO the approval of the Board
OF Trustees.
Section u. No person shall use any city
water without first having secured per-
NIT so to do from the City Collector; nor
shall any person having a permit TO use
city water supply any person or family
not having a permit, or allow them to use
city water from his or her hydrant.
Section 25. Any person violating any of
the provisions of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and
shall. upon conviction thereof, be punish
ed by fine of not less than $15 nor more
than $25, and may be imprisoned in the
city prison until such fine is satisfied, at
the rate of 81 per day for each days inn
priscnment for such fine.
Section 2e. All ordinances or parts of or
dinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby repealed.
Section q. This ordinance shall take ef-
feet on the 1st day of April. 1897.
Passed March l. 1897
CHARLES Z. LEONARD.
President of Board of Trustees.
Approved March s. 1891
C. H. HUBBARD Mayor
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Learning Courage.

The little account of a timid child
and how she was cured of her timidity
is taken from the Outlook
What could be done with her? If she
was told that her fears were nonsensi-
cal, she would only sit more quietly,
bite her lips harder and suffer more
intolerably. So her wise mother sat
about discovering remedy for what
was really an inherited misfortune
The mother never spoke of fear, but
talked about courageous deeds men
toned in history or the newspapers
Bags Of candy and other delectable ar
ticles were left in dark and distant
rooms and offered as a reward to any
one who would bring them; and mean
time, after the child had started on her
dreaded errand, the door was left ajar,
so that she could hear the sound of
voices, and accomplish the deed with
out too great a mental strain
Favorite songs and pleasant stories
We're kept for bedtime, and delightful
tales OF an olden time for the night
hours when the poor little thing left
her bed in search of comfort.
Then, when she became older. she was
tempted forth into the dark, ostens,-
bly, 20 take care of another child: and.
in travelling, she was given charge Of
the checks and tickets to occupy her
mind. Her reason was appealed to in
the sweetest and sunniest way by her
mother, who graciously included her
self under the same disability.
Il find" she would say, that when
/ am frightened / must act at once. If 7
think burglars are at the window, I
jump up and get light to satisfy my
self. If an object in the dark makes
me tremble, drag my feet toward If
touch and examine It, and nearly al
ways, what seemed gigantic at a dis
tance, grows familiar when it is near -
Not all children have such home
training, but there is much to be done
by themselves. The only way to Law
our fear forever is to recognize him for
an unsubstantial bogy, and to resist
him with common sense and cheer
ness.