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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-31
AMINADAB SKELCH
AND HIS FREE LIBRARY
The Story of a Really Good Boy With
a Defective Moral Sense.
BY CHARLES BArrELL LOOMS.


Copyright. 1889. by Charles Battell
Loomis.)
Aminadab Sketch had a defective
him for 1t too harshly. What could
any one expect of a boy VINO. having
such a dreadful name as Sketch had
been saddled with Aminadab when he
was too young to protest. OF course
the boys called him Dab or Dabby for
short, or else Amen. which was just as
bad. and he is certainly eatitied to
some consideration on that account If
he had been called Gaudensius Stewart
or Alcibiades Montrose he might have
been very noble little fellow. but the
name of Aminadab prepared people for
worst by any means, lie had love for
the beautiful and he liked to do little
kindnesses for people and he was gener-
Gus 10 a fault His chief falling vas that
he did not know the difference between
mine and thine and il was this that led
him into the trouble that 1 am about 10
describe.
while he was there he saw many fine
buildings. Now the little town where
he lived. up among the mountains near
Plainheld. New Jersey, did not boast
OF a building more pretentious than
wooden house and so these great
stone buildings seemed TO him like fairy
palaces and he determined when ne
returned TO Mullinsville to build a
fellow townsmen
1t is proper at this point to say that
while Aminadab did not boast any
acquaintanceship with the fairies, he
did have strength that was little short
of supernatural. He was so strong that
he could pull young saplings from the
earth with one hand and could raise a
Compound bag of meal as easily as you
could handle a five pound bag of salt. Be
sides this he was remarkably handy.
He was own cousin on his mothers side
to the boy who made trolley car with
a jack knife as his only tool.
Now If Aminadab had possessed
good moral sense he would have gone
to the proprietor of some stone yard
and would have said, Il want enough
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Sir Redvers Was Not squeamish.

Sir Redvers Butler is credited with be-
ing of that type of officers whose butch
er's bill'' is rather more likely than not
to be large. That he is not a person who
will allow any ordinary considerations to
swerve him from what he thinks is his
duty was SHOWN at a dinner at his house
not long ago. relates the New York Press.
A certain well known man was present.
and told an anecdote which was so '.off
color that the ladies were excessively
dispieased and distressed
When dinner was over Sir Redvers rang
the bell.
Mr. AS carriage" he ordered when
the butler appeared
Il do not expect my brougham so ear
ly'' said Mr. A. and there was a gleam
of defiance in his eyes.
Sir Redvers did not reply. but he took
Mr.. A. by the arm and led him gently to
the hall. 1T is time for you to co. he
said, quietly, and his guest went.
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comes from wrong is not the right kind

comes from wrong IS not tpe right kind
of right
At noon of the fourth day the boy had
finished everything but the front doors,
and he was puzzled where to get them.
He wanted something handsome. but he
didn't think that he was able to make
doors with the few tools at his command.
and he knew of no ready-made doors that
would do. So he took a day off and went
street, or Chestnut, or Arch can't be
more exact because those are the only
Philadelphia streets l know-he saw two
mahogany doors, most beautifully carved
and evidently very valuable.
Oh, why did not Amnadab ask permits
sion to carry those doors away with him2
The owner. who was a rich man, might
have granted his request II the lad had
been courteous. But poor little Amina-
dab. the boy with the perverted moral
sense. went up the steps ard, taking a
screw driver. from his pocket, began to
unscrew the hinges.
In fewer minutes than you can count a
policeman passed by and when he saw the
boy he asked him what he was doing.
Aminadab had taken one door OFF and
had leaned it up against the house and a
flood of. keen autumn air swept into the
rich hall.
Now whatever else Dabby may have
been. he was at least truthful and he said
without hesitating: II am going to take
these doors to Mullinsvilie TO put them in
my new free library there. They are just
the right size and can't make any nearly
as good
But" my son. said the policeman.
who had children of his own. and knew
how to speak to boys. don't you know
that it is dishonest to take a mans doors
away without his permission? Suppose
Mr.. Lippincott or Strawbridge or what
ever the name of the gentleman is who
lives here. should get pneumonia through
the loss of his doors, it would be your
fault
Amiradab had not thought of that at
all To give a man pneumonia. was the
last thing he would have wished to do,
and his eyes began 70 nil with tears.
While he was trying hard TO keep back
the sobs a large stout kindly looking old
gentleman came down the broad staircase
and, seeing one of his doors off its hinges
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low townsmen a. fine library. Il am 60
ing to make it all myself and 1 don't see
why / can't help myself to material
wherever can find it"
Now as you and / know, this was
very wrong, but I'm not telling you
what ought to have happened. but what
did happen to a little New Jersey boy
who didn't know any better.
First he selected a plot of ground
on which to build the library. This was
next door to the summer residence of a
man who had gone to New York for the
winter and it was part of his land. When
people saw Aminadab digging for the
foundations they did not stop him for it
was none of their business and besides,
for all they knew, he had received per-
mission from Mr.. Hamerton. the owner.
As neglected to say, Aminadab was an
orphan and not answerable to any one
OF course. to such strong and handy
boy the work of digging cellar thirty
by fifty feet was not a thing to keep him
busy long and by nightfall of the day he
had started it, it was all ready for the
mason work.
you how he mixed his mortar and cd
all the other prosy things that so to the
making of a house. The remarkable thing
is that he got every stone that went into
the building of that library frcm the
stone walls of the adjacent country. "A
stone here and a stone there will never
be missed. said he, and he was right,
but although they weren't missed, II was
wrong in him to take them without ask
ing. I'm not standing up for Dabby by
any means.
There was a very thick evergreen hedge
running along the front of the Hamerton
place. and no one noticed what was going
on behind it. SO Dabby was able to give
his whole strength to his task without in
terruption. And it took a great deal of
strength. and the boy ate his meals with
q workmans appetite. 1t was no sight
task TO carry off two or three fifty-pound
stones for a mile or two and sat them
up in place. but he was a cheerful worker
and he knew that he was building MEM
an easy one
An armful of planks at a planning mill
here and there, taken at the noon hour.
when the men were off eating their lunch
con, and few kegs of nails which he
sho,ldered. two at time, and some
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FRAMING BRIDES PICTURE.
Mat Should Be Either of the Stuff of
Wedding or Travelling Gown

1t is not unusual for the bride who is
going away for an extended trip. or VIII,
expects to make her home in a distant
city. to give photographs to the most in
innate of her friends before leaving them.
One such bride. VINO is given 10 doing
things unique and original determined to
frame the pictures thus given, and to do
so In an appropriate manner
Tney were TO be mounted under glass in
The manner familiar to all, and known as
passepartout but instead of the usual
mat of linen or cardboard she used a ma
terial which was especially appropriate
and one which made frame as well as pic
ture worthy of being preserved among
the family he:rlooms
The picture which she gave her mother
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TALES OF YANKEE ENCHANTMENT.

quick. deft work. and the floors were laid
And he had only been at work two or
three days think he must have had a
strong. natural taste in architecture for
when the building was completed several
New York architects said that 1t was
worthy of Richardson at his best. You
can architects, and it is q pity that he is
not living today.
The panes of glass were harder to get.
ard think that the way in which Amin
aoab got them was thoroughly reprehensi-
pie Tor instead of buying them or even
taxing them without leave from giazier.
ne stole glaciers diamond and cut the
paEes out of various houses in town.
thus letting in the cold air and putting
people TO lot of trouble. You may say
of work that he would not otherwise have
had, but l tell you that a right that
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Scoring the Deacon.

There are odds in deacons." said Low
ell and the little dialogue printed below.
taken from the Ohio State Journal. is
illustrative of the dictum.
Il didn't particularly like your prayer
this morning." said a deacon to his min
lister.
What was wrong with it,"
We'll. in the first place ii was too long,
and then ii seemed to me that it con-
tanned two or three expressions that were
unwarranted-
Il am very sorry that it met with your
dfsapproval. deacon. said the good man,
but you must bear in mind that the
prayer was not addressed to you"
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tante gown is costume as complete
and costly as a wedding dress, and to
every one of the girl friends asked to
receive with her a souvenir gift with
boquets must be given by the debu-
tanse. The daughter will expect from
her father a necklace, a ring or a fan.
from her mother a brooch or some or
nament that will look well with her
white coming cut gown, with less costly
articles from. other members of the
family.
Having toed the mark on all these
points the self-respecting relatives
must not stint in floral decorations for
the drawing rooms, they must have one
or two bands of music and they viii be
eternally and unp!easantly talked about
in their social round of the ladder if
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Gus beauty and royal liberality of APP
pointments. AS far as cost goes there
is little to distinguish them from bridal
functions. Every thing that a bride
has or. needs. with the exception solely
of a husband. is supplied the sweet but
insatia bud.
To begin with her trousseau. Down
to the last handkerchief and paper of
pins it must be prepared before her
tea, for after that grand entertainment
so fast and thick do the invitations
fall around her she viii have neither
time nor energy to spend in shops and
dressmakers' establishments. The debu-
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Searlet Sporting Dress.
Bright FrOcks For the Skating ink-New Suede Card
Cases as Big as Ordinary Writing Port
fOios Some Fetching Little
Novelties.

New York, Dec. 2s. 1S99.-Lapped in
pillows and swathed in masses of the
faintest blue crepe de chine the hostess
lay prone and suffering in a violet
haunted sitting room.
THAT is what, my dear, call the
real black bread of life she noaned,
melodiously at Mrs. Van Knicker
booker, seated beside the divan, her
fair brow ali wrinkled with sympathy.
Until you came I was beginning TO
regard existence as hollow sham and
nockery-"
And how did it all happen, dear?"
"On the ice at the rink day before
yesterday. / was brought home quite
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dress. and for young girl I don't
think ! have seen anything more en-
tireiy worthy of imitation than the
simple. graceful and quite inexpensive
little skating frock that Miss Stuyve-
SAINT Fish wore the evening of my I'M
happy accident. The skirt was of coral
red Vicuna and entirely pleated. You
know the sort of pleated skirts they
are wearing nowadays2 The goods is
simply pinched together on the hip
line. the pleat growing wider and wider
toward the foot.
with this very chic little. skirt was
worn a short tight fitting coat of the
richest brown velveteen, having two
big revers laid back to right and left
over the bust and wide collar stand
ing up behind the ears. The lining
OF the collar and central facing of the
seyers was done with red cloth 10
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stone to build very handsome library.
L have not the money to pay for 1t
today and I may Eever have it but
if you will trust me and my health does
not give out, ! will pay you before l
die Most any stone seller would
have given him at least enough for a
basement. Tftn he would have said
practically the same thing at the pane
of glass factory and the store where
they sell planks of wood and the nail
bazaar and the paint depot But he did
none of these things. He said to himJ
self: Here. | am going to give my fell
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The debutante daughter today is a
tyrant and an extravaganza. To such
a point of splendor have the introduce
ton teas for young girls arrived, that
except the most gorgeous wedding re-
ceptions they stand alone for sumptu-
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Hit the Nail.

what did the. poor man say when he
was accused of taking the cattle?' in
quired the tourist.
The right thing, stranger" responded
Amber Pete
What was that?"
18Th be hanged"
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and policeman on the steps, said: ''Hel-
10. what's the matter here? Is this the
way you come in doors-by taking the
doors OFF,"
Then Amniadab did what he ought to
have done in the first place. He took off
his hat and made low bow and said in
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barbaric beauty that appeals to me and
are infinitely more charming and fash
ionable at present than anything in
gold, gun metal or silver"
MARY DEAN
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match that of the skirt, while in her
round brown velyeteen toque fiourished
two red badges of courage in the form
of a couple of bright REQ wings set
like those in the caps of mercury. With
a trio of cheerful cluster coral buttons
offsetring the fronts of her jacket and
dark brown dog skin gloves, you can
hardly think of anything al once so
tidy without primness and so CAV with
out frivolity as that pretty suit
New Year Economies.
IF. you are talking about rink and
rainy day dresses may 1 come in and
add my mite of information?' inquired
Maisie, suddenly appearing in the
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'On careful investigation of the
whole question. I discovered that do
what you like, scarlet must play a
prominent part in ones winter sporting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
ICE HIGHER TO SMALL CONSUMERS.

There has been a slight rise recently in the price
of ice TO the small consumer but from the nature
of the commodity no advance OF Importance can
he made In the present season. All classes OF
business that in any quantity contract for 1t
he the year. and consequently these contracts must
be- completed before any advance of Importance
can take place.
The consolidation of the knickerbocker and Con-
sondated and a number OF smaller Ice companies
into one gigantic company which VIII be called the
American Ice Company, is apparently at "A stand
stiu The Knickerbocker and Consolidated have
their offices In the same building, and there, too
10 now American company has It's headquarters
;rhe secretary Of the last named company when
seen there yesterday afternoon said:
There is nothing TO give out concerning the
consolidation. We would be very glad TO make 1t
1,hIic for the sake OF the advertising had II been
PPcccpo,mplshed but 1t hasn't yet. The American
oomnanV a. not a trust In any sense OF the word
nor tts Il intended TO be 1t is simply a great
big ice company.
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dor other sports see page nine)
RAILROAD EARNINGS.
ERIE CUTS RATES TO CHICAGO.

ERIE CUTS RATES TO CHICAGO.
FARE OF SIS IS FOR THE ROUND TRIP-To MEET
G. A. r. RATES
Chicago Aug 15.-To-morrow the Erie Railroad
will announce rate Of SIS IS for the round trip
between Chicago and New-York. There Is at pres
ent no round trip between the two cities. the
standard one way rate being $40 At the same time
corresponding rates will be made from all inter
mediate points to New York. rate OF N5 50 for
the round trip between Cincinnati and New-York
will be made the one way rate being SIS. Between
Cleveland and New-York a round trip rate OF ia
will be made against one way rate OF $lS.
The Erie will place these rates In effect for the
FIRST four days OF September, the return coupons
being good at any time during that month. These
rates are made meet the rates liked between
Chicago and Philadelphia for the annual encamp-
ment OF the O.. A. r. This rate Is sl6 10, but II
does not apply TO NewYork. the fare between
Philadelphia and New-York being 50. total Of
slS 49, In order TO meet this condition the Erie has
determined to make the open round trip rate be-
tween Chicago and New-York of SIS ~ II will also
meet the G. A r. rates. making ra tie OF SIG 40 TO
Philadelphia by way of Elmira. The new rates
will not only be made openly, but have been ten
dered TO all connecting lines for basng purposes
Ii Is the general opinion that the action OF the
Erie will stir up the lyeliest kind Of fight rates
between Chicago and New-York.
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NpgITS Acs~~>-
~oSps@vSMrN
pRoGRAuME OF SPORTS TO-DAY

RACING-Saratoga RACING
Saratoga. 100 p. m. n,.ror
GoLF.-Fourth monthly handicap, 1Ia
Meadow Golf club; Beard e9dO C STe long Isl
va. women's championship for Iwlhin .s
medal Deal a. Beach course. Golf sh Gsns; His
f csnu' nnrentsia Golf Club. open tourna-
ment, Chicago ,. rrub
YACHTING. - New-York f n%ay RH
SQUADRON disbands Newport: Lake l. I,,eet
meet. toronto; Oshkosh l. L. II , ~, An,
Nshkosh. wis; Erie. open, Erie fehn'' al"
n,souam' open, Annisquam
cvCTING-Ieague Of American Wheel
- ,I,ant Boston. Mass; meet. n. c. A.
Walthanl. Mass. ,,n
LAWN ADMINISTRATIONS championship
Newport, II. l. .,,a
RAsEBALL--Brookyn against CleVeldhu
washington Park. Brooklyn. p m
SHOOTING. - Swcepstake shooting. i've
birds. Flkwood Park: New-York Ger, ,,i',
Gun club Dexter Park; Aquednct Gun C CI.,.
Aqueduct. Long Island; New- 1,n, H;iI
Rife Club. outdoor tournament Union Mn
range.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
cA,yJBAL ISLAND OFFERED FOR SALE.

San Francisco. Aug. 10 tspeciaD-riouroh lslahd'
e., the Gulf OF California which has gained an I'M
oh,a notoriety az the home OF csnnlba islanders,
mo slaughter any landing on their shores. Is
offered for sale General Andrade, who owns 80
many leagues about the mouth OF the Colorado. mas
obtained tho island by concession from the Next
can Government. He is not talking or organizing
an expedition to conquer his own territory, but he
has thrown the island on the market. According
TO his agent there are only nifty or sixty OF the
islanders left, and they are so subdued that they
are sitting on the shores playing Welcome.
stranger" on soft toned guitars The island is
good pasture land. and may have some mineral
wealth in Its unexplored portions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
LAUNCHING OF THE ARIA.

The steel yacht Aria, built for f. II. Blake,
i Bangor, Me, successfully launched yester-
day from the works OF Charles l.. seabury Co..
ct Morris Heights. Miss Fiske, of New-Yori
christened the yacht. The Aria was decorated with
flags and streamers, and there many people
present. The owner OF the yacht was represented
by Captain L. w. Goodwin, OF Bangor. The prn-
Cipal dimensions of the yacht l45 feet over all,
III feet water line. II feet beam. feet inches
depth and feet draught
1t is Mr.. Blake's intention 70 take a trip TO New
foundland in the Aria this fall for caribou shooting
and for next winter q Southern trip Ia planned.
The Aria will be in command OF CAPTAIN W. j.
Blake, and the engine will be IN charge Of
Michael Mcnamara, chief engineer
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will be held at Raleigh NJ c.. next month 10 eoc,,a.

will be held at Raleigh, N. C.. next month 10 con,,6s,
the terms and conditions upon which that proper,v
may consolidate with the Sesboard and Roanoke
the Raleigh and Augusta Air Line. the Carolina Cen.
trail the Georgia, Carolina and Northern. the Dur
ham and Northern, the Roanoke and Tar River
and the Louisburg The consolidation Of tbes.
roads in preliminary to the formation Of the Sea
board Railway Company. which viii include tia
Seaboard Air Line system, the Georgia and Ala.
bama Railway Company. the FLORIDA Central and
Peninsular Railway Company.
The financial details are being arranged by John
SHELTON Williams, Of Richmond. and J. Wilana
Mindendorf of Baltimore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
CANOE RACING.

Gananoque. Ont Aug ia bright and a
strong north breeze that swept down the padding
course were the conditions that prevailed to-day
during the canoe races. Hundreds OF canoes. row.
boats and yachts OF all description lined the shore
OF tho camp The shore OF the mile course was
lined with people who came from all parts Of Cana
da 10 witness the contest There were seven start
ers, each canoe having a crew of fourteen men
and helmsman The finish exciting. The
three leading canoes crossed the line within few
feet OF each other, In the following order:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
RACES AT TORONTO.

Toronto Ont, Aug. b.-The races Of the Lake
Yacht Racing Association were continued to-day
The first class and forty foot boats sailed twice
around a twelve mile triangle and the twenty five
footers and knockabout class once around The
finishes follows:
First class elapsed tirne-Merry Thought, 4:o0:31;
Vreda 4:25:42 C1orfta, 4:3l15. Aileen did finish
Forty foot class corrected time-Vvia, 4:4300; Vedee
4:463S. Vera timed.
Twenty-Five foot class, elapsed timePedro. OF Roches
ter. $40; Lady Adellne, 2:87:5J The 10
Lady Adene time allowance
Knockabout class elapsed tme-Petrel 2333s: Vertas
OF Rochester 253 AS; Enid, 2:5449. Winona- 3:0250