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The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-10-11
The Coop 10 headquarters for sport

dressmakng please call on Miss Lydia
Evans.
The curtains, carpets and poles at
Chipman's are immense. You ought TO
call and see them.
"Coles Hot Blast" the most econom-
ical heating stove made. Call and see
them at the Coop.
Those Jackets, scarfs and capes at
Chipman's beat anything have seen
not only price but in quality.
War is declared on higl. prices by
VESTS MAIL ORDER HOUSE. Send
3 cents for catalogue.
See the open dens Of wild animals in
the street Pageant with lie men Bro
theirs that will be here Friday. October
IA.
A quarantine flag has been placed at
the residence OF Abe Gudmunsen, his
little girl being i'll because of attack of
scarlet fever. 1t is thought the little
baby of Tom Austin in also suffering
from the same disease.
Special prices will be given at Oh ip-
mans on Clothing, dress goods, jackets.
capes, shoes, furniture, stoves, etc., to
all who come 10 by their fall bills.
give them trial.
Remember the rain," but at the
same time remember that you must
prepare for the cold weather. We have
the finest line of heating stoves in the
county.-Peoples' Coop Inst.
A class in dress-making was COM
meHced, Monday, October 10, by Mrs.
Joseph Hammer at her residence,
one block s)uth Of DR., Steele's Office.
The Ladies' Scientific Tailor System will
be used, Mrs. Hammer now having the
cole agency for that system. Mrs.
Hammer formerly held the agency and
instructed large class in Lehi.
WANTED-Several trustworthy per-
sons in this stateto manage our BUSH
ness in their own and nearby counties.
1t is mainly Office work and conducted
at home. Salary straight 5000 year
and expenses-definite, bonatide, no
more, no less salary. Monthly $75.
References. Enclose self addressed
stamped envelope, Herbert f. Hess,
Prest., Dept. M, Chicago.
A. R. Bennett Of Provo who recently
located here and opened barber shop,
has removed to the building between
CARTS store and the Postoflce. He
has made extensive arrangements for
convenience of his patrons and his shop
is neatly and tastefully fitted up. 1t
presents truly metropolitan APP
pearance.
Last Tuesday afternoon one of the
line men working for the Bell Telephone
Co., trimming trees on Maine street.
fell from the tree and at first it was
thought he was fatally injured. DR..
Steele was summoned and after ex-
animation found that beyond some
severe bruises and general shaking up
the man had sustained no serious
injury. He will be able to be at work
again in few days.
The Bell Telephone Co, have men
busily engaged in stringing two more
wires connecting Pleasant Grove.
American Fork. Lehi and Alpine. For
few days last week the men wer.
Obliged to wait on account of the supply
OF poles being exhausted, but the work
will be rapidly pushed, and as soon as
the exchange is established at American
Fork owners of Telephones in Lehi can
talk over the wire with anyone in auv
OF the other three towns without anv
additional expense.
After residence in Lehi of seven
years, during which he has gained hosts
OF friends and made for himself a stand
ing in the community. CHARLES Trn,bool.
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Advertisements IN th,s ooluwn Ten cents per
tns fret insertion fue cents per line each addi
tondl insertion.
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HE pFRsEcTED DOLL REPRovEs HER MISTRESS FOR NEGLECT

cropping under the bed brought out a
long fiat box.
What do you mean, Minnie? 2" de-
manded Mrs. Tilford. THAT is your
fathers old uniform"
IT know it, mamma. Open the box;
open it quick!"
THE child has been too much ex-
cited the last few days" thought Mrs.
Tilford, glancing at her daughter s
flushed cheeks. at will humor her"
She opened the box.
Impatiently Minnie reached past her
mother and picked up her fathers cap.
Her sensitive fingers felt of the crown.
"They are," she cried. "They are here!
Feel, mamma! Don't you feel paper
;. in the CROWN?
A few moments careful work took
out the lining and out fell the papers.
Your father was WISE" said the
mother, brokenly. He knew 1 was
careless and young. And he knew, too,
that loved him and would never part
with his uniform"
She said no more, but her heart went
out in gratitude to that higher power
that had directed her through human
means to this piece of good fortune.
How came you to think of it?'
asked the mother when the papers had
been placed in the hands of an agent
and the pension and back pay assured.
Il thought" said Minnie, IF a SOL
dier's cap would hold chocolates why
might not soldiers cap hold papers
1t was Cousin Willie'S bOnbonniere"
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do Then YOU won't have to sew,
guess I was talking with George
Hooper about it and he said that was
the thing to do. His aunt gets pen
sion. and she don't sew.
81 should like to have pension, GER
tainlv." said Mrs. Tilford.
We'll, I'm going to get you one" de-
clared Bert, grandly. Then he selzed
his hat and rushed out, attracted by
noise in the street.
There had never been any talk of a
pension in Mrs. Tilford's flat OF two
rooms until now. And Minnie turned
curiously to her mother. Can Bert do
it, mammal" she asked.
mo, dear, I am afraid he can't But
there is no need to discourage him. Hs
isn't a man yet, you know" and she
smiled.
But why, mamma? Why can't hep"
Because your fathers papers are
lost" answered Mrs. Tilford, gravely.
1T knew nothing about business when
your father died. His army papers may
have been among his other papers. I
do not know. But four or five years
ago | made a search for them. If l
could find them" she paused and
looked dreamily out of the window
while a vision of good food and COM
Portable clothing for her children
passed before her.
Gould you get the pension if you
found them?" asked Minnie eagerly.
Yes, I am sure of it."
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1T wish 1 could help more!" ex-
claimed the girl, looking up from the
hastings she was patiently pulling out.
I'VE are SO poor"
you help all you are able an
swered the mother, fondly. Mother
appreciates her big girl who helps sew
and wash dishes and cook and SCRUB
and wash and iron for us all. 1t is pc
cause you help so much that nave
the good chance 1 have to earn.
where did you look, mamma? 2 she
asked, presently. 49,,
EVERYWHERE answered Mrs. Til
ford, briefly. Don't think any more
about it, daughter. 1t will only make
you unhappy"
But 1 must think of it, mamma We
need it So
The next day there came letter ana
a. package to Minnie. Her New YORK
cousin. Willie Applebee, was going to
war. land as a parting remembrance,
my dear little cousin, the letter ran
II send you a soldiers cap.
Hastily Minnie opened the small
package and took therefrom bonbon-
Mere. which was the soldiers cap
and it was filled with chocolate creams
"How lovely!" cried Minnie, passing
the candy to her mother. Isn't it a
dear little soldiers cap, mamma
And without waiting TO near her
mothers reply she went on with her
letter. 1.-THE shops are full OF pretty
conceits in bonbonnieres, wrote the
cousin. "Knapsacks, sailor hats, shells,
shield-shaped boxes, tents with sol
dier on guard at the door. But chose
to take off my hat, as it were, to my
western cousin" So the letter ran
on.
For two or three days Minnies
thoughts were in a whirl Now she
thought of Willie off for the South, now
of the dainty bonbonniere, and now OF
her fathers papers. And out of the
chaos at last darted an idea.
Mammal" she cried. Gomez"
Comet Where?" asked the mother
in establishment.
But Minnie held out her hand almos
imnatiently. her eyes shining with ex
element. 1--WE a thought, mamma
Gomez" she repeated.
Without a word Mrs. Tilford lait
down her sewing and rose to follow hel
daughter into their tiny sleeping-room
Down dropped Minnie on the floor, ant
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are in haste; that you are in command
of the party, and that we will not stop.
Your life depends upon doing as we
bid YOU
Take the news to our friends, so
said the commander of the blockhouse
as the party refused an invitation to
stop for breakfast, that we are all
ready for the Americans and will give
them a warmer welcome than they will
care for"
That was well done. very we'll
done" remarked Harry Ostend grimly
as the blockhouse disappeared from
view behind them, but l think that
hereafter it will be we'll for me to be
the captain of this company, just to
avoid accidents. l will trouble you,
Captain, for your uniform"
When the party again moved Harry
Ostend was dressed as a Spanish cap
tain. Several blockhouses were passed
and Harry Ostend talked for the party
and managed to pick UP much infor-
nation. To avoid any accident, the
Spanish captain was treated as pris
oner, a possible suspected spy, and
while the three friends freely Toasted
with the Spaniards the real captain
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Little five-year-old Flossie had OBJ
served that fish was always served for
dinner each Friday at her home in the
city, but she had missed 1t during
two weeks sojourn in the country.
Grandma" she queried. don't you
never have Fridays in the country"
"Of course we do was the reply. ''but
why do you ask?'' Cause" answered
Flossie, they don't smell like the Fri
days we have in town."
A Denver tot closed her prayer with:
God bless papa and mamma and
Dewey and Shafter and Schley and
Sampson and Teddy's Terrors, and
wouldn't be very hard on poor Admit
raj Cervera If / were you"
Mrs. Ferry-Did you behave yourself
at Mrs. Wallaces and not ask the Sec
ond time for pie?
Bobby-Yes'nn I didn't have to ask
only once I got the first piece without
asking
The imagination of small boys is worth
having The other night, when Mr.. Wal
lypug was lying asleep on the library
sofa and snoring away for dear life, Mrs.
Wallypug remarked that she wished he
would not Snore so.
.Pa amt snoring" said Thomas Wal
lypug. Hes dreamin about dorg, and
that's the dorg growlin'. "-Harper's Ba-
Ear.
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TRIUMPHANT EXIT OF THE AMERICANS FROM THE CITY

NO" was the prompt response of
Binnie and Julia
Then the time has come for dash.
Never mind the captain; we will leave
him behind, and he must explain his
plight to the Spaniards in the best way
he can. Forward"
Up leaped the three into full view,
daring the fierce firing of the Spaniards,
and away they sped with the swiftness
of deer, the Spanish bullets whistling
uncomfortably close to them as chey
ran for their lives. Although they were
fugitives the Spaniards sent no sound
of derision after them as they fed.
There are fights that demand as much
courage as the most reckless charges
against intrenchments and batteries.
This was one of this sort In fact the
Spaniards. later in the night, talked ad-
miringly of the exploit of their I'M
known foes until they learned the en-
tire story from the Spanish officer who
had borne the Americans unwilling
company to this place. Then their adj
miration, while it was heightened Cor
the daring and skill of the Americans,
was tempered with disgust for their
own officer. Loud was the laughter
about the Spanish camp fire at the ex-
pense of the captain, who had been
made a prisoner and who had been
tricked into aiding in the escape of
those whom he had been sent out to
capture-all by the wit and adroitness
of young girl Of Cuba.
Harry Ostend led his comrades
toward the American camp. They were
compelled to chop their way through
the forest with machetes, and their
progress was slow, especially as one of
the party had to remain behind as
rear guard. All night long they toiled
without meeting friend or foe. The gray
dawn came and they were still some
distance from the American outposts.
Julia was completely tired. Harry
Ostend concluded that they would go
no farther until she could get rested.
Seeking for place of refuge he found
a great tree with hollow trunk The
opening in the tree was large enough to
permit the girl to enter. Once within
she was out of the sight of any passer,
for a climbing ivy nearly covered the
hole or doorway. to what Binnie called
the Palace HOTEL They were all
hungry. Harry Ostend mounted guard
at the tree and Binnie went in search
of breakfast. This was not difficult to
find. Berries and wild fruits abounded.
With his rifle in easy reach Binnie
picked lis Spanish soldier cap full of
berries. Venturing a little way out of
the thicket he uttered a low cry of joy,
for near at hand was a banana tree,
fairly laden down with ripe fruit. This
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breakfast provision was rounded out by
catching a brace of birds which Binnie
skillfully brought down from the trees
with stones. A fire was made in an
other hollow tree. The smoke, as 1T
slowly escaped from this improvised
kitchen, was hardly to be noticed at
any considerable distance and Binnie
was not afraid that it would bring any
of their enemies upon the scene.
A brook of sweet water ran by and
they made cups of the large leaves of
the banana tree and drank freely. All
felt much refreshed. They did not
lose sight of the fact that their danger
had been increased by the knowledge
that the Spanish officer, lately of their
party, had of their identity. The Span
iards would wish to capture them for
the reward and the glory to be gained.
But Harry Ostend did not believe that
their hiding place could be readily
found. On the whole, they felt that
they were now having an experience
such as Robinson Crusoe might have
appreciated.
During the day Binnie climbed a tall
tree and looked toward the American
line. To his establishment, he discov-
cred that the Americans had disap-
peared. Harry Ostend understood
Only an American scouting party had
yet appeared in that neighborhood and
they had been ordered back. This
made the position of our three friends
more critical. The Spaniards would
soon know that the Americans had
fallen back and would come on in force
to capture the fugitives.
There is need for us to be under
way at once said Harry Ostend. rs
Julia able to go?'
Ready" was the cheerful answer,
given without hesitation.
I'VE must follow the American scout
ing party as rapidly as possible. Our
best hope of escape lies in that direc-
ton
Even as he spoke, dull, harsh sound
was heard by them ALL
"Bloodhounds! They are hunting us
with bloodhoundsl'' said Julia For
the first time her face paled and her
hands trembled a little. The outlook
was surely full of peril now. Once the
bloodhound is upon a fresh trail he
never fails to find the victim for whom
he searches. What was to be done
Soon the little party of three might ex-
pect to be surrounded by enemies who
would follow the lead of the fierce and
unerring hounds.
Harry Ostend said nothing. He was
busy thinking. He looked as uncon-
cerned as if there were no hounds OF
Spaniards within hundred miles.
(TO be Continued.
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STORY OF A
SOLDIER CAP
BY GulleLENA ZOLLlNGER.

IN HE Western city where minnie
Tilford lived with her mother,
brother and sister was full of ex-
element. It's boys were going to
L war. Minnie's father had been
one of the boys in the old war, and nj
teen-year- Minnie, the oldest OF the
three children, was thinking about II
while the drums beat and the hags
waved.
How old was papa when he went,
mamma?'
Barely IS. dear"
Did you know him then!
No: I was a baby then. The war
had been over fifteen years when L
first met your father"
Mrs. Tilford had not paused In her
sewing as she answered her daughter
questions. She was sewing 10 earn
money to pay the rent.
Were we always poor?' went on
Minnie.
No, dear. We had plenty while your
father lived"
It seemed to Minnie that her father
had been dead a long while. Eleven
wears. Just as many years as her
Younger brother. Allan, was old.
II can't seem to remember What
plenty is like, mamma" she SAID at
last. And she looked around the small
and faded room.
Mrs, Tilford thought of the poor ad-
visers she had had, who mad squan,
dered her all in bad investments, and
said nothing. She could remember what
nIerIty was like, and the contrast be-
tween her former and her present cir
cumstances was painful to her.
when I'm a man." said 13-year-oid
Bert I'm going to Washington and
get YOU a pension. That's the thing to
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was compelled to lie in guard houses.
No one knew him, for he had not been
long in the province.
In high spirits the Americans and
Julia journeyed. They proceeded slow
~ after the first day, their purpose be-
ing to learn all they could. At one
blockhouse they heard of the brave ex-
plot of Hobson and his gallant COM
panions, who sank the Merrimac to
prevent Cervera from escaping. AT an
other they heard of the oncoming OF a
considerable force of American soldiers.
When they knew that the Americans
were near. they FASTENED on, being i'm
patient to take part in the real fight
ing for the freedom of Cuba. Once, as
they climbed a hill, they saw far below
them the glitter of bayonets and bold
and clear on the morning breeze came
the music of an American band playing
The Star Spangled Banner" Still
keeping on they caught a glimpse of a
fiuttering flag. It was the glorious red,
white and blue. They longed to go on
TO the American lines at once; but
thought it prudent to wait until night,
when they might be surer of escaping
the notice of the Spaniards. AS soon
as the dusk of the evening fell they
moved forward on foot, leaving their
horses tied behind them.
AS the moon swung grandly up above
a IdnSle OIL IOTGSl dIlQ llliCh SIOW III VI
chaparral the figures of the four per-
sons were clearly in relief against the
landscape There was a moonlighted
space of many yards to cross before
the friendly cover of the forest could be
once more gained. There was no time
to turn back now; there was in imme-
date view the double danger of being
shot by both friend and foe. The Span
iards knew that no friends of theirs
could now be journeying toward the
American lines. The Americans would
also have reason to suspect a trap and
might at any moment open fire.
Harry Ostend's anticipations in this
direction were not overdrawn. There
suddenly came flashed from the depths
of a tree behind them, within the Span
ish lines, keen light, which was imme-
diately followed by the whistle of bull
let. The first bullet was followed by
another and another in quick success
sion, and the American outposts. eager
to- bring on a general engagement, re-
sponded.
Fall on your faces" commanded
Harry Ostend. "or none of US will live
to reach the American lines"
Behind them came the trampling of
feet. The Spaniards were coming. Re-
gardless of the command that he had
just given, Harry Ostend rose to his
knee and prepared to defend himself
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JINKS' DOLL
AND GERTIE
BY EsTELLE BAKER.

e: e. :; !; r &; s, :; :; J;
~ she believes it now She told me
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He was not up any sooner than Binnie
and Julia. The Spanish officer still lay
flat upon the ground, being unarmed.
This was the first time that Julia had
ever been actually under fire, but she
acquitted herself like a veteran soldier.
From the small group of fugitives such
a fierce and we'll directed rain of bull
lets proceeded that the small Spanish
party who had emerged from the edge
of the woods once more sought the well
come refuge that it's shade afforded.
Still the American rifles barked like
dogs of war; still the whitening fire of
bullets tore away twigs and sought out
with great accuracy the Spanish sharp
shooters in their eyries in the thick foli-
aged trees. When the fire of the
Spanish slackened for a moment Harry
Ostend asked: rs any one hurt?"
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LITTLE DOG LADDIE.
BY JENNIE uANOMANN,
STOCKTON

r SPENT my vacation with little
dog named Laddie He does all
/ kinds of tricks. If you show him
I a piece of bread he will walk on his
L. hind legs for it. He looks very
funny when he hops around. When we
are at. the table he sneezes for piece
Of meat When he sees me put on my
hat he will run out to the corner and
wait until 1 come, and then follow me
to town. Laddie is going to have his
picture taken soon.
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KlTTYS SAD MISTAKE.
BY MAYME ELOlSE FOX.

A kitty once captured a fat, toothsome
bird,
Which, when she prepared to devour
Spoke thus: Mistress Tabby, to eat with
soiled face,
Belongs not to those of great power.
both custom and etiquette have a fixed
rule
That ere one partake of a meal
His face must be clean and his toilet ar
ranged,
For cleanliness counts a great DEAL
This fattering plausible counsel appealed
To Tabby; the bird she released,
That she might her facial ablution per-
The better to relish her feast.
No sooner her hold on the bird she re-
Taxed
Than upward he flew to tree,
From whose leafy bough he regarded the
cat,
Chagrined to no little degree.
Experience proved a wise teacher to puss.
It's lesson no time can displace;
And kitty, recalling the loss of one meal
Takes food before washing her face.
Teacher-John, of course you would
rather be right than be President?
John (guardingly)-Well I'd rather
be right than be Vice President
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ON THE PARLOR WALL.
BY CATHERINE HOWARD.

Draw back the folds of the parlor cur
tain,
Let the light through the window fall
On picture by wee hands painted,
There on the snow-white parlor wall.
All, to your eyes it may disfgure-
Fairest of all it is to mine,
For 1 see in the childish penciling
Trace of my darling in each line.
Oh, for glimpse of that tiny figure!
Oh, but once more to hear the CALI
Lisped so sweet, 81 have drawed pic
ture,
Mother, for you, on the parlor WALL"
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BINNIE AND
NED IN CUBA.

tSynopsis Of preceding chapters-Binnie hav-
ing turned the tables upon Ramirez, the Span
ish spy, had taken and made him a prisoner.
Then an order was secured by which Julia
taken from prison, Harry Ostend, Binnie and
julia forcing Ramirez to pass them by the
sentrles, had nearly made their escape from
the city of Santiago de Cuba, when Spanish
officer drove up. searching for them the es-
cape having become known to General Linares
Julia, with quick wit, being disguised as a
Spanish soldier offers TO help the officer to
find the fugitives. He not dreaming that the
persons before him those whom he seeks,
accepts the Offer Julia pointing out the nee
essity of having sharp men to help in the
search, succeeds in having Binnie and Harry
Ostend made members of the searching party.
They ride out OF the city in high glee, we'll
mounted and fully armed with the foolish Of
fcer.1