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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1899-02-18

the stairs and softly opened fhe big
front door.
"Goodmorningl" he said, Aren't you
very cold ?"
Good morning,". responded the boy
taking off his cap politely and eying
the small, shiyering figure in the door.
way. NO, I am not SO very cold, but
am thinking you will be soon.''
''Oh, can go in and warm myself
s. said Fred, t.and so can you, ifyou wan
to. I'll take you into the Kitchen
Thank you!" answered Connor, for
it was he. "But want to clean as many
paEements. as can this morning, and
have no time to spare"
"And what are you going to get for
this one?"
Twenty cents" @
tsIsthat all2 What a lotsof work for
only 90 cents!"
Connor laughed.
''But you see," he said, 'this Is my
third, pavement this morning. That
makes 60 cents. And if l clean three
more that will be dollar and twenty
cents"
"But at that rate you will be at work
nearly all day." said Fred. Now, am
going sleighing with my father this
afternoon. Were you ever in sleigh p
"Once only-in the milkman's. But
have sled of. my own. made it all
myself"
Master Fred! Master Fred!" called
a voice from the hall; and nurse, hur-
rying out drew in her charge and shut
the door with bang. "Do you want to
catch your death of cold, standing on
the steps this freezing morning without
so much as cap on your head? If you
are not more care than a babyi"
Fred wriggled away from her and
scampered upstairs to avoid further
scolding.
"Oh, dear!" he sighed. 81 hate this
old nursery, and it will be hours and
hours before afternoon comes. jGst
know am not going to be good at all.
/ don't feel any goodness in mel"
And apparently he didn't. A restless
spirit of mischief seemed to have taken
possession of the child, and its tWofold
result was to. keep the nursery in hot
water all morning and himself at home
all afternoon.
''He is not often this naughty"
pleaded his mother, sorry for her little
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1899-02-18
0h W AS Washing
I'll TOMS birthday,
and the snow had

been falling stead
lily all night, so that when the sun
forced its way at last through the hang
ing clouds, the whole city lay covered
witha smooth, whitemantle. Two very
different little boys stood at the win
dows Of two very different homes, and
looking out upon the snow with a very
different feeling in their hearts.
81 tell you what, mother" said Con-
nor Mcclure, "here is a stroke of luck!
No school to-day, and the snow at least
eight inches deep. How many quarters
do you suppose Ill make shoveling
pavements between this and dinner
time 2"
Indeed and it's the money that will
be welcome" said his mother, looking
up from the stove, where their modest
breakfast was in preparation. but it's
a poor way to be spending your holiday,
Con-working harder than if you were
{. at school" s
"Bah! that's nothing. Shoveling
snow is as good as play" answered
Connor, who, to tell the truth, was not
very fond of his books. "Give me my
CUP OF coffee, mother, and I'm off. It's
rich we're going to be this day, and me
with a new wooden shovel that will
make the snow fly quicker than pow
der"
"Good-by, then, and good luck to
you," said his mother, as the little ng-
ure trudged gayly off, with the new
shovel resting on one shoulder and his
broom on the other. It's the jewel OF
a boy YOU are, anyway, and your faith
er's very self over again, more's my
luck"
And the widow turned back cheer1ni-
ly to her own hard days work.
Dear met sighed Freddy Lester, as
he stood looking disconsolately out OF
his nursery window. Too much
snow to go out, and nothing to do at
home. I don't see what's the use OF
having holiday if one can't have a III
tie fun on it."
.a.Why, Master Fred, am ashamed OF
you!" said his nurse. Haven't you
toys. and books, and games, and dear
little sister, to play with? And isn't
your father going to take You out
sleighing this very afternoon, II you are
a good boy?"
''But I don't suppose will be good,
replied Fred, in an injured tone. "Ho"
is a boy TO be good when there is moth
ing TO amuse hfm2 And don't want to
play with Nell. She is only baby, and
a silly one at that. Didn't she drop my
best agate out of the window yesterday
and break it ali to: bits I wish ! could
go outi'' and he leaned moodily against
the window sill and gazed down into
The streets.
Underneath boy, not much taller
than himself, was cleaning off the snow
working away vigorously. and stopping
every now and then to hold his ears
with his red-mittened handsor to warm
his feet by stamping up and down thu
frosty pavement.
Fred watched him with interest. Aft
Or awhile the boy looked up. and, see
ing the curly head in the window
nodded and smiled, upon which Free
tioaded and smiled back, and for tn
moment quite forgot to be cross,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1899-02-18
The Professors wife as 4 critic.

A college professor, who prided him
self on his correct English, heard his
wife remark: ST intended to tell june
to bring fresh bucket of water. !"
you doubtless mean a bucket OF
fresh water corrected the professor.
ST wish you would pay some attention
to your rhetoric. Your mistakes are
curious" A few moments later the
professor said:
.'My dear, that picture will show to
better advantage if you were to hang
ii over thecIock. 4
"Ah, she replied, quietly, "you doubt
less mean If were to hang it above the
clock. Il j were 70 hang 1t over the
clock we could not tell the time. !
wish you would be more careful with
your rhetoric, my dear, your mistakes
are curious. Syracuse Standard
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1899-02-18

Clasped by the hero-father,s hand
watched over in his might,
Through battle-hour and day of peace
bright morn and moonless night,
because, within your clustering folds, he
knew you surely bore
Dear Freedoms hope for human souls to
every sea and shore!
Q precious flag, beneath whose folds such
noble deeds are done
The dear old Flag! the starry Flag, the
Flag Of Washington
Gnfurl, bright strpes--shine forth. clear
stars--swing outward to the breeze
y Go bear your message to the wids-go tell
1t on the seas,
That poor men sit within your shade. and
rich men in their pride
That beggar boys and statesmen's sons
walk meath you, side by side;
You guard the schoo1house on the green,
the church upon the hill,
And fold your precious blessings round the
cabin by the riu.
While weary hearts from every land be-
meath the shining sun
Find work, and rest, and home beneath-the
Flag of Washington.
brave they be,
Shall friends or foes bear down this great,
proud standard of the Free,
Though they around its staff may pour red
blood in rushing waves,
And build beneath its starry folds great
pyramids of graves;
For God looks out, with sleepless eye, upon
His children's deeds,
And sees through all their good and i'll,
their sufferings and their needs.
And He will watch, and He will keep, till
human rights have won,
The dear old Flag, the starry Flagi the
Flag of Washington!
IF. W, Gillett, in Union Signal.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1899-02-18

"Huhi" he grunted, savagely, "mean
dam wife woman! Heap no good.
Mist Da'cie say: John, where my let
ia? no can fn'.' Tell me plenty ----I
say: Mist Da'cie, you go catehee ABB
by, tell her -"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1899-02-18
George Washinglon's Motto

Boys said the school-teaeher, who
can tell me George Washington's mot.
to?"
Several hands went up.
Philip PerRasie, you may tell.
When in doubt tell the truth, -
Detroit Free Press.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1899-02-18
He nafuseti to Gollecf. !.

.Why don't you go to work p asked
snoooper, after Swayback had unsuc-
cessfu1Iy tried to borrow ten dollars OF
him.
tsThe world owes me- Irving, re-
piled Swayback, defantly,
ssThat may be. but I don't intend to
act ais collector for you. IN. Z. World.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1899-02-18
Good Renson.

Mrs. Hoon Some married men never
cease to be lovers. Mr.. Hennypeck oft
en- speaks Of his wife as the sunshine
Of his life.
Old Hoon. Yes; that's because she
makes it hot for him. Puck.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1899-02-18

Hewitt believe am color blind.
Jewett--Y You never would have
bought that shirt if yop hadn't been
- n. III Truth.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1899-02-18

/ not 10 leave The house to-day" be said,
| slowly. "But think it's too bad not to
have any fun al all on Washington's
birthday. | just hate Washington and
his birthday, too"
a"0h, it isn't Washington's fault, you
llnow!" said Connor, impatiently.
/ 'But, Of course, you can't come if your
| father said not to. am real sorry,
though; and my day has been such a
| jolly one.
HAS it?'' asked Fred, curiously.
"How much did you make cleaning
| pavements?"
IA dollar and a quartz rjust five
cents more than expected"
4"And what are you going to do with
the money!"
"spent-eFery penny of it!'
| what! All on candy?" asked Fred,
measuring his companions capacity in
the line BY his own.
"Candyt" echoed Connor, contemp-
| tuously should think not. - Then
checking off the sums rapidly on his
| fingers: Mutton, IS cents; coal, 40;
tea, IS; sugar, nine; bread, seven, and
| the rest in apples for the children. Not
a bad days work that; and now am
going to the hill for coast
Fred was silent for minute. There
was something in his companion S day
that made him feel little ashamed of
his own.
"Good-by," he said, soberly. 81 wish
| could go coasting, too; but know
can't
And, shutting the window resolutely,
he turned back into the lonely room.
i am afraid my e:boy has not had
a very pleasant or profitable holiday"
said his mother, when she tucked him
in bed that night, and gave him last
kiss. III
well, no, / haven't" Fred admitted.
"But the boy-the snow boy told you
about, mamma-said it wasn't Wash
ington's fault. So may ybe-perhaps-
it was mine. Agnes Repplier, in
Golden Days.
Washington Was Fond of Dancing.
'4The stately Washington had always
been known as dancing man. ;"
writes Mrs. Burton Harrison in the
Ladies' Home Journal. "He was fond
Of dancing, says Mrs. Lewis, and had
an odd fashion of keeping time.by wav-.
ing his arms before him till his hands
almost crossed At the assemblies in
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1899-02-18
orr n1inuet

Teacher-Jerry slopson. what good
did the Father of His Country do for the
people of the United States?
Jerry S-TE Eey-they t havetogo
to school on his birthday, sir
Ainslee's Magazine.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1899-02-18

When the pavement was nearly clean
he slipped out Of. the nursery, ran down
the stairs and softly opened fhe big
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-12-13
IMPROVED FAMOUS" CORN SHElltR.
ONLY IS CENTS.

we nave entirely discontinued the
manufacture of the little Famous"
and have seen that the Introduction
OF n OF larger size and capacity
would be very acceptable To most of
u customers. A shelter that IL
portable and can be used winter eve
nings. near the kitchen fire. to shell
corn for the poultry, pop corn and
seed corn, will certainly meet those
requirements, and is in demand even
by those who own large shelters. 1t
is very simple and will not get ont of
order, and 1t will last an indefinite
time. II turned rapidly it will shell
from % to 80 ears OF corn per minute,
or as much as any larger expensive
one-hole shelter. The tension il ad-
justed by a thumb screw in the back
OF the machine. The shelter IA a per
feet success and warranted to give
satisfaction. Weight Is pounds.
Price, each, $685..
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-12-13
We can a|wyS furnish repairs for Mystics.

road agent our special price, S777, less the 81 cents, or $3.50, and freight
charges. Theshippng weights l5 pounds. The Roberts for farm, store
or warehouse is the best platform scale made, guaranteed ten years and
will last a life tine. viii weigh 600 pounds by using all weights. Burnsh-
ed brass beam. Weighs from 4 to 600 pounds, beam capacity 80 pounds.
Has Brass Sliding Pose Platform; l6xA inches, resting on adjustable chill
bearings; has Denton steel pivots; most sensitive, accurate and durable
scale made; mounted on four large wheels; they are nicely painted and
ornamented and beautifully finished throughout. Every farmer will save
twice the cost in one season by weighing the grain he sells and buys.
Order at once before the price is advanced. Catalogue of scales free for
the asking. Address,
T. NJ. ROBERTS Supply House,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-12-13
OUR BIG VALUES
MEMS UlSTERS,

Sizes, 30 10 a.
No. c5lS Mems Black
FrteZe listers, part
wool, wide facing,
plaid and check lining
large storm collar,
made double breast
ed. An extra good ul-
ster for little money.
Style II, u7lS). Each,
u. {.
No. c523. Mems u
ster made of Cum
berland Mills" dark
gray mixed wool
Shetland ulster. extra
length, high storm
collar with throat
protector, wide fac
ings, fancy checked
lining. This Is rough
goods, looks well and
will give lots OF wear
and comfort. Stylel7.
(sg2Dl. Each, @ps.
No. ch23 The para
gon of Frieze listers,
Mems Irish Black
Frieze listers, made
O the finest i'm
ported stock; no cot
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composition, but the
pure Irish Frieze; cut
large, extra wide fac
ings, fancy check lin
Ing, nighstorm collar
with throat protector
raw edges, Style ~.
$500 Each, sig.
ST. Louis White Lead
81 cents "A pound.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-12-13
A SIT 0vercoat for $780,.

A SIT 0VeTCOat for $780,.
The owner Of one Of these nue overcoats will be
dressed In the latest fashion. There's n satisfaction In
wearing perfect-nttinR garments. Our No. lose. The
illustration represents a high grade all wool Rersey
Cloth Oyercoat-in quality and price without an equal.
IL Is mace with double stitched overlapped seams, raw
edges, heavy fine velvet collar, lined throughout with
highly flashed extra fine quality farmers satin, deep
facing OF own goods, outside pocket aud ticket pocket
with fGps, two inside breast pockets tailored In the
correct fashion for autumn and winter dress wear.
There is a great deal of clothing being advertised most
ly made IN eastern work houses, GOmc call them peni-
tentiarles, which means not honestly made. IL Is our
mottot TO serve the public honettly aud give them Just
what they should have at tho lowest living cost. No
u~ndcrpaidl abori is employed In making our clothing;
the result Is VIC get the hlghesg class work. IL costs you
nothing 10 try us, We'll send you one OF these special
value coats on receipt Of " CEN s, balance q. q. d., or
II cash In full accompanies the order and the coat is
found not as represented or satisfactory, send IL back
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after the coat reiches us, Ask your banker, any ex-
press company or mercantile sgencJ regarding our re-
sponsibllity. Colors are navy blue or black. state
color wanted. Sizes "a 10 "a chest measure, $3.50
frlce
slEes larger than ~ inches chest measure will cost
st.M extra Send for our speclnl clothing catalog N
Booklet Of samples IT Is Il
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-12-13

SEND 81 CENTS. T IIIi iT + n sss
standard type; that % IL is constructed ON the
same general lines as most OF the tanning
mills offered tho trafo Uy other makers. How
ever, So improve menu 81 ina order OF the age,
We have Incorporated IN this mill some very
Important features. We will send this Rob-
erts' Special Fdnuing Mil by freight, c. O. d.,
subject 20 examination. Examine 1t at the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-12-13

LARGE STOVE takes RsM fuel than asuan one heat given. B@ri mind ordering.
YOU would be proud to own oeof the panors stoves TIL petueg gives buta Amt ad their
Sent o D on rsept Of 81 cents you to pay haneh your banker or hdghtag agent on at
val at your depot
Base Burner Pahor Hehr-H s built to produces owerulh heat hg great economy of fuel. Correct
artistic Wnamentanon All sizes are double materih avea r crcIauon fuea and Mm lay
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A Marvel of test Stove hGsty-Thee is not amake of heating stoves in America atw viii not
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Shaking Ring
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Price List the improved ne Base Burner self Feed We cal aMYs furnish pnfs hI MYSNcs.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-12-13

freight depot, and II
found perfectly satisfac-
tory and equal to fam
Gpg mill S that retail Mt
20 10 e25, pay the freight
agent our special price,
s9s7. less The SIC, or 1890
and freight charges.
THO mil weighs 100
rounds. Every mill Is
tov,red by 2 binding
glIS rBDt.o; more wind,
maIc sSasP, ca ries
mCIe cletu ana viii do
more ~ d better work
Tran any mil you can
buy for ECO Win sep-
arate wild seed from
wteat n one operation,
wll separate the foul
seeds. such as mustard,
pipe6 n grass, etc, from
iiaX 9t nee going
through the mill, II is
perfect cleaner OF clo-
v'ranG timcihy. Mace
an the very hest mater
,al. Wo furnish with
one wire wheat hurdle,
three Sleeves, wheat
screens, wheat grader,
corn, ost & barley sieve
Capacity 10 bushels per-
hour. s9s7 is our spe-
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at onca. Write for free
agricultural Implement
Catalop
7. M. Roberts
Supply House,
Minneapolis.
! Mimi.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-12-13
7. NJ. ROBERTS, SUPPLY HOUSE, Minneapolis, MINI.

OTHERS have advanced their prices on Parlor Stoves. but our con-
u tract with the manufacturers compes them to furnish us with these
so we can sell them at a small profit at $2l4l, $2.2 and s27z,
hrThe greatest bargains ever offered.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-12-13
TITO nrnurn oonr1rnrn

7. N. Roberts Supply House,
7I7-7Io-7s, NleolIet Ave..
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-27

purchases and daily wants that only
comes from a community which is
prosperous and highly enlightened
The great majority of our prospect
i've business man have had large eX-
perience in the east, and after few
days residence here are convinced that
in order to make a success it will be
necessary to place theta name and
business betfore the people in a man
ner that will convince them of .heir
ability and sincerity.
In order to do this they must have
the "nigtht kind of advertising Etera-
ture and stationery.
Keeping this end in view they usual
ly make inquiries among .5heir friends
and acqusfntances to ascertain the
best printing house to ent.ust with the
printing of their business stationery.
etc. They ara invariably told thai. by
Patronizing the job department of The
Republican they will not only receive
courteous attention butt will get the
right kind of printing shat only
well equipped and enterprising con-
Germ can do
Arizona republican., 1899-08-27
AN IMPRESSED VISITOR.
Inventor of the Torpedo. De-
tector in New York

New York, Aug. 26.-Jospeh R.
Holmes, inventor of the torpedo de-
tector which created sucn a furore at
the outbreak of the Spanish-Ameri-
can war, was a passenger On the Allan
Liner Monaghan which sailed today
from this port. Mr.. Holmes, who was
formerly a captain in the Eighth Brit
ish artillery, said on the eve of his
departure: My visit to the states
has been purely a matter of pleasure
and observation, and as a Britisher,
with a kindred interest. I have been
able to suggest certain matters to the
United States government with a view
to facilitating military points now in
action with the Philippines, which I
Arizona republican., 1899-08-27
BIG SALE
DANDSON'S /
CASH STORE
FOR -
AUGUST
4Doors East of Postoffice.
4Doors East of Postoffice.

White Metal Teaspoons, per set of 6,
worth 25c; emily 7c.
Beautiful Venetian Glass Water Sets
in the Latest designs; pitcher and
glasses, worth S2.85, only S1.95 set;
worth. $780, only $1.65s set, in 80 diff
fered1t decorations.
Alaska Table Sets worth $1.5O,
only Csc
Nasecine lCheeseboroughs,- sc bottle.
Buggy whips, sc.
Selby's loaded Shells, new and fresh,
just from factory, 49c box.
"A good Uncle Sans watch. only TIC.
Our entire lind of China Cake
Plates, Cups and Saucers, Mush Bowls
Bread Plates and Salad Bowls regard
less of cost. This doesn't include
souvenir china.
White and gilt Picture Easels, feet
high, only Csc.
A better Easel, same size, $1.25.
Antique oak Easel, Use.
All Vases at half price.
100+piece decorated Dinner Sets,
$8.95.
Dolls a.. bargain prices.
Hammocks, just a few left.
A few of the celebrated Standard
Lighting Co.'S Wickless Blue Flame
Oil Stoves left. Absolutely the safest,
most durable and economical stove
built