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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21
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a life insurance agent who resides
b this place deserves great credit not
only for the energy and persistencs
with which he pushes his business. but
for his punctuality In keeping en-
gsgementB, says the Punxsutawney
Spirit He had been after & man who
resides IN Anita for the past two years.
and had received some encouragement
he called one day last week, and when
the man saw the insurance agent ap-
preaching he ran and bid. But the In
sunnce agent had caught a glimpse
OF his feeting form and was not to be
fooled. he finally smoked his man out
and told him he had come to talk In
surance. 81 am too busy. said the
man; "eal again when have more
dme." when may I call then? Set
your own time, and III be there" The
man thought q moment, then made re-
ply: you may call next Friday morn
Ing ct o'clock" II Will be on time"
When the appointed day arrived our
indefatigable insurance man arose at
1880 O'Clock and walked to Anita, Q
distance Of nearly i've miles, arriving
there at 1855. He sat down on the
porch and waited until precisely at
o'clock, then rang the dOOrbelL
whats wanted?" inquired q female
voice from an upstairs window. els
Mr.. Jones at homer" He Is" TELL
him to come down right away. I have
some very important business with
him" Mr.. Jones hustled downstairs
in his nightshirt, and there was the
life insurance agent Il have called"
be began, ''as you requested, to talk
life Insurance" Jones was somewhat
astonished and bewildered, but realiz-
ing that he was up against II, said:
Such punctuality deserves to be re-
Warded. I surrender" And he gave
him his application for policy.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21
SWELL" GERMAN FARMER.


Some AgricUlturists In the FsthorlAnd
IndulgInE In LuxurIes.
During the last twenty-five years
there has been an active demand for
farm land In Germany. It has become
fashionable for rich men, merchants,
bankers, manufacturers, retired army
omcials and others to buy country
seats. It gives them q better standing
and influence In the community. A
man who has made a few hundred
thousand marks in trade or manufac-
turing can improve his social position
and promote the prospects Of his fam
ily by buying an estate and building
. castle. His daughters and sons can
make better marriages, for the social
status Of q gentleman farmer Is much
higher than that Of q man who makes
or sells merchandise. II the ambition
Of this class Of people had led them
into extravagance-they have built fine
houses and filled them with expensive
furniture; have bought improved ma
chineTy and fancy stock-horses, cat
tie and sheep; they have filed their
stables with hunters, kept kennels Of
dogs and maintained game preserves
at great cost. and all this has been
charged up as agricultural invest
ments. So, when they complain that
their farms are yielding them only /
per cent, and they must, though, have
the prices Of breadstuffs and proVis-
ions advanced by shutting out Ameri-
can competition, they ask the consum-
ers to pay for their amusements and
luxuries. Furthermore, the demand
for land has increased its value. Good
farming property has doubled in price,
and In many favorable locations has
increased four and FIVE fold since the
empire.-William Z. Curtis, cor. Chi
cagO Record.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

by all save Mrs. Tracy. She often won
dered what fruit the good seed sown
by the innocent child last Christmas
morning had borne That he had been
Gods chosen instrument for working
out some great end, her gentle heart
never doubted.
II was. therefore, a great pleasure
and satisfaction to her to receive a
long letter from the man" II was
written from his home in a far eastern
city. and told. in a simple, straight
forward manner. the story Of his down.
fall and how, moved by Donald's child
ish prattle. he had worked his way
back home, resolved to begin life
anew; how kind friends had helped
him and encouraged him. and how he
was doing well at his old trade OF
bOokbinding.
Il was going from bad TO worse" the
letter ran. "and nothing is easier for
a young fellow to do, and the road
down to being a common tramp Is a
short one when one gets started. When
/ came to your house that Christmas
morning I was bitter, hard and des-
perate. No one living could have
touched my heart as did that little
blue-eyed boy. His little sermon. with
its text taken from Mother Goose,
snatehed this poor brand from the
burning. Tell the little chap that
found my mamma, and she was glad
as he said"
Accompanying the letter was a pack
age Of Christmas gifts, addressed to
Donald. Among other things Il con-
tanned a book-a copy Of Mother
Goose" exactly like the one from
which he had read" to the man 10
" tain him." exquisitely bound In
white Vellum. On the cover In gold
letters was Donald's name, and below
1t, From his grateful Blue Boy
Christmas-1S9-."
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81. PAUL RulD GETS Bls EHsHEs.
largest 0nss Ever Built 10 Be Used n fll
Passages Runs.
Larger Trains ana Quick Schedules Az
EzpsotSd to he the Ultimate
Result

Several Of what are claimed 20 b
the largest locomotives ever construct
ed were received by the Chicago, Mil
Waukee and St Paul road yesterday.
In these days OF large engines each
fresh consignment received By q rail-
road during the past year or two has
had the distinction Of being the larE-
est While these monster locomotives
have in q way ceased to excite sur
prise, those Just received by the ST.
Paul road are remarkable In their d.
mensions. For example, the diameter
Of the driving wheels Is eighty-fouB
and one-fourth inches, or ons-fourth
Of an inch over seven feet.
Following Is q technical description
Of the new giants:
Diameter Of driving wheels, SAC
Inches.
Diameter Of compound cylinders, -
and Is inches.
Stroke Of cylinders, % inches.
Total length Of engine, ss feet II
inches.
Steam capacity Of boiler, 200 pounds.
Fire box, 8 feet inches By 5 feet 5
inches.
Number Of hues IN boiler, $50.
Heating surface, S,215 square feet.
Capacity Of tender. $4,000 pounds %
coal and 1000 gallons Of water.
Thinks Fast Time Possible.
General Passenger Agent Miller %
the St Paul Is enthusiastic over the
new engines, alleging that they win
tend to revolutionize schedules and
power. He says they will be capable
Of hauling fourteen or fifteen heavily
loaded coaches or sleepers sixty miles
an hour. Grades will be little or no
obstruction to the leYiathans.
The locomotives win be put In ser
vice on the limited trains between
Chicago and Milwaukee and between
Chicago and Omaha.
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him." and. In a very solemn and In,
pressiVe tone. be repeated the tale OF
TON, Tom. the Piper's Son"
'Its dreadful bad to steal, you
know" he commented, gravely. MY
mamma says so, and. Of course, she
knoWs-mammas know most every
thing, don't they? Onee-whnt do you
think?-I stole! ! didn't steal q pig
like Tom, but stole some little cakes,
and my mamma talked to me a long
time, and she told me so many things
so I'd grow to be a good man. Did your
mamma want you to be a good man,
too?'
The man choked on a hasty cup OF
coffee. but made no reply. Donald did
not seem to expect one, but chatted on.
Il was 'fraid my mamma did not love
mo any more when I stole those cakes,
cause she looked 80 sorry. but" with
a happy little laugh, seemed like she
loved me more'n ever after. But /
don't want to see her look sorry like
that again. Did you ever make your
mamma look sOrry-out Of her eyes.
you know?"
A smothered groan from the
stranger and, with a ehild's intuition
Of something wrong" Donald sought
to cheer and console, and said, reas-
suringly, We'll, you Just go an tell
her you're sorry an see IL she don't
be glad and love you. l most know
she will"
The man had ceased eating and sat
motionless with his head bowed on
his breast until Mary approached and
CURLY asked il he we're done eatin'."
Yes" he answered absently, and,
looking wistfully at the CHILD, he
reached for his hat.
us you goin' to see your mamma?'
questioned Donald. eagerly.
Yes. my little man." came the an
swer, in a clear. ringing voice that
made Mary jump and drop a basin.
That's Just where l am going. But
first. tell me your name"
I'm little Donald Robert Tracy, and
my papa's big Donald Robert"
"GoOd-by. little preacher. You're
the best one I've ever heard" and
Just brushing the golden head with
his lips, the tramp passed out Of the
door and went down the street, not
with the slouching. hang-dog air with
which he had approached the house.
but with head erect and shoulders
squared, he swung along with long.
easy strides.
"Of all the ungrateful wretches!"
exclaimed Mary, angrily, to Mrs.
Tracy. who had slipped in through the
half-Open door. He never even said
thank you" Her mistress did not
seem to hear. but, with shining eyes,
gathered her little son up in her arms,
and, as she pressed him closely to her,
she whispered brokenly, And a little
child shall lead them"
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look wonderingly at his strange little
companion, and then gave his full at
tentiOn to the meal.
Don't you want to talk" Donald
demanded.
I'm not ht-that is, 'er. 1 don't
know how to talk to such a little kid, %
the man answered.
"All right, guess you want to eat, -
the child observed, graciously. Il
guess I'll read to you" opening the
book he was holding in his arms. You
know Mother Goose, don't your"
The man shook his head, but some
thing like a smile fitted across his
sullen features.
We'll, I'll show you the pictures and
read you bout 'em. This one" and
Donald slid along the table as near
to the man as the dishes would al
low, this one is about Blue Boy I'll
read bout him." and, in chanting,
high-pitched voice. he reI Gated the
rhyme OF Little Boy Blue"
Did you ever sleep unC er : hay
mow?" he asked. suddenly, u the con-
clusion OF his recitation.
The man frowned Sigh ly at the
childish query, bit his lip md nodded
his head.
WAS 1t nice?" went on his inter
rog tor. Did your mamma let your"
The mans lower lip was pressed
cruelty by his teeth at this question.
but a surly shake of his head was his
only reply.
"Oh, was you naughty and ruined
away" the boy -sked, slowly.
Had Mary been an obst rVing girl,
she would have seen. under the
scrubby beard and CRIME On the bag
gard face, a dull red flush spread to
the roots Of his shaggy. neI lected hair
Didn't your mamma col to look
for you?" continued the little tor
mentor.
"She didn't know where { was" the
tramp answered. in a straI &c. mufled
voice.
Then you hided from herr ex-
claimed the child, with blue eyqes wide
open.
The man was looking out OF the
window now. forgetful o. his good
breakfast.
Il was naughty once and ruined
away" Donald prattled on. and when
my mamma found me she was Just
awful glad. but she cried, tOO-Wasn't
that funny? And she Sc i'd mothers
was always glad when they got their
boys back, even when thy was big
and ruined awful far on. ;trayed into
the paths'-I forget Just what that
part was, but she said 1 must always
come back to her-an'-an'-I don't
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

member any more, but 1 gIess II you'd
90 back to your mamma she'd forget
the naughty and be glad. Do you
think she'd ery?"
The man cast one fierce look over
his shabby person. "Crvi" he ex-
claimed. bitterly. oh" he drew
his breath hard between ais teeth as
the sight Of the baby face ehoked back
the oath that nearly escaped him.
Isn't you goin' to eat any more?''
ehirped the little fellow. with aWak-
ened hospitality, nOticin.; that his
guest, sitting with his had on his
hand. seemed to have lost his Ape
tite. The ehilds voice Ioused him
from his thoughts. and. seeing that
Mary had paused in her work and was
watching him eurIously. he asked
humbly. Can I have soms eoieeY"
Meanwhile Donald was turning the
pages OF his book. Here's a funny
picture he announced. pointing with
his fat little finger. hut it's bout a
droadful naughty boy. III read tout
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21
Too lInch for Rsub.n.

Eyes, sir" said Uncle Reuben, a.
the graphophone stopped. that's
mighty good-mighty good" Just
wait q while" said the youth, as he
slipped on another record. and III
explain It to you" -oh, understand
# all right" responded Reuben. ''Un-
dsrstand Il all except one thing"
whats that3" asked the youth.
'rWell," answered Reuben, With an
abashed grin. 7 understand how these
sleight-o'-hand fellers pun big rabbits
and pigeons out o. little hats. but I'll
be DANCED II understand how you gii
q fall brass band IN that box.S-In.
dianapolis Sun
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

Tracy household, which stood good
at all seasons Of the year as well
as at Yuletide. and refuse his re-
quest. Before she could do so. how
ever, Mrs. Tracy herself came into the
kitchen, and, with scant show Of hos
pitality, Mary allowed the tramp to
enter.
She had always secretly grumbled
because Mrs. Tracy would allow no
one TO be turned away hungry, and to-
day there was no excuse, for the fam
ly had Just finished breakfast and
there was plenty Of food left to give
the man a substantial meal.
Coin to come and rob the house
tonight, likes not" was Mary's in
ward comment as she put the coffee
pot on the stove, and she watched the
man narrowly to see IL he were max
ing a mental plan OF the house, but
her suspected burglar did not once
look up from the floor as he sat ner-
Vously twirllng his hat.
He's young and able to work, ."
Mary solilOquized. as she hustled to
and fro putting eatables on one end
Of the kitchen table. Might be toll
cradle good lOokin'. too, II he was
shaved and dressed up-and-washed. 4"
'ThereF' she snapped, setting a CUP
Of coffee down on the table with as
much force as she could without spill
ing its contents. Your vituaFs set .
The man, scarcely raising his eyes.
dropped his hat and hitched his chair
near the table.
Just as he eagerly clutehed the CUP
Of fragrant coffee. a door opened. a
pair OF merry blue eyes peered into the
kitchen and a shrill little voice piped
ont. Hello. man, merry Christmasl"
The man" started, shifted uneasily
in his chair, but made no reply. Up-
daunted BY his chilling reception. the
door was burst open. and a golden
Haired little boy burst into the room.
With the unquestioning condolences OF
childhood, he walked IN to the
stranger and said gravely, II said
merry Christmas"
Run into the other room, Donald"
Mcry put In hastily.
The man shot a half-dehant. glance
at her, but did not look at the child
Il don't want "a" the little fellow
replied. Hes company, and mamma
said / could tain him. I bringed the
new Mother Dooss book dat dot from
Santa Claus to show he" and, push
ing chair close to the table. from
It be mounted the end Of the table
opposite the man. and sat there Ike a
sweet rosy eherub observing some
dark spirit.
The tramp. Who seemed almost
fIniaho4 paused juIt long enough %
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

One star burned low within the darkened
east,
And from a stable door an answering
light q,
Crept family forth. where through full
hours Of night
A woman watched. The sounds OF day
had ceased,
And save the gentle tread OF restless
beast
There dwelt a hush profound. The moth
eTs sight
So holden BY her Babe took no affright
When shadows Of the beams. that caught
the least
Ing cross:
She only saw a crown made by a fleece
OF golden hair. Naught presaged pain or
To her, the pivot Of the swinging sphere
Lay sheltered in her arms so warm and
near:
A mothers heart proclaimed Him Prince
OF Peace!
-E1na A. Foster.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21
Ths Profe..or.n atorr.

At q recent dinner given In honor
Of q certain man Of letters, Hamilton
Wright Mabie, who was one Of the
speakers Of the evening. said, in the
course Of his remarks, that q pessimist
might be defined as a person who has
the choice between two evils and Sc
lects both. A Columbia student who
happened to attend the dinner sat thu
next morning under Professor Bran
der Matthews, who delivered q char
acteristic lecture. with statistics, on
everything in general During the lee
ture Mr.. Matthews remarked, with the
air Of a man conscious Of tossing on
an original jewel Of epigrammatio
wisdom, You know, gentlemen, We
may define a pessimist as a man who
has the choice between two evils and
takes both" The student, who was
certain that Mr.. Matthews had not
been present the evening before, looked
the professor up at the conclusion Of
the lecture, saying: "YOur definition
Of a pessimist struck me forcibly, but
heard Mr.. Mabie give the same one
last night" ''Is that so?" replied Mr..
Matthews sauvely. He forestalled me
by half a day then. We both heard II
from Mark Twain two evenings ago."
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21
FLORIDA SPECIAL
Via Big -Four Route

Chicago to Jacksonville and st. An
justine. Effective Jan. s, 1902, tia
big Four" will operate through Pull
man sleepers from Chicago and In
dianapolis to Jacksonville and st. Au-
gustine, via Cincinnati, Queen & Cres-
cent, Sou. R,y, Plant System and Fla.
East Coast Ry.. leaving Chicago At I
p. m, daily, except Sunday. Dining
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formation address J. c. Tucker, Gen.
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Warren j. Lynch. G. P. & T. A., OF
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natl, D.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

When, as PRICE Of Wales, King Ed
ward visited the United States a great
many years ago, he heard our great
national air on several occasions. A
few days ago when Sousa's band play
ed Il In his presence he recognised It
e once and removed his hat Many
things have transpired In forty years
70 impress him with the belief that
''The Star Spangled Banner" Is a much
greater tune than be once believed It
10 Be.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

There have been greater crowds at
football games this season than that
which witnessed the contest between
the eleVens Of the army and Of the
navy at Philadelphia, but there have
been none more distinguished, INCLUDE
ing. as e aid, the president Of the
United States, the veteran heroes o.
the army and az tie navy. not 70 msn-
tion e vast array Of Statesmen diplo-
mats and ether eminent representa-
tiVos Of military. naval and civl 1lfa
The occasion marked the climax 81 q
no.abie football season. IN which the
general public has taken en- sxlra0fdi-
nary Interest, not without ample con-
rslsation.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

Il might expedite matters consider
ably II the various powers made it q
practice to keep their cruisers in the
DardanelIes all the time, the sultan be-
ing simply invited TO observe their
presence every time a bill falls due.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

Lives Of The Hunted" e the titls %
q book By Ernest Bston-Thomplon, the
hrst writer who has ever adequately
Interpreted the nature q brutss. ssps-
eially those 20 whom man appears g
beast Of prey. seton-Thombson never
sails 70 enlist our sympathiss with TIE
eonqusred beasts. The illustrations are
harmOnious and always gusssStiVs -
lAsaEht ga tsaling
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

A Harvard student after a full
meal" craWled up 400 feet Of a preei-
pice, every moment in imminent dan
ger Of death. Clearly he must have
partaken generously Of more than solid
food.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

The traditional enemies Of France
may expect to be handled without
gloves now that an order has gone
forth from the war minister to deprive
the army Of that adornment.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

The second Of the series Of histori-
cal programmes announced in the Chi
eago orehestra's prospectus for the sea-
son on the part OF local musical folk
will be presented at this weeks con-
certs, to be given on Friday afternoon
and Saturday evening at the Audito-
rum and at the usual hours, under
the direction Of TheOdore Thomas. In
these programmes. Of which there are
70 be six in all, Mr.. Thomas proposes
% show the progress which has been
made during the last 800 years in the
way Of orchestral eomposition-lts de-
Velopment from its most primitivs
state up to the fan flower Of ninstsenth
century perfection.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

The United States court Of appeals
has decided in a st. Louis case that an
applicant for life insurance must tell
the truth. Is this decision not revolu-
ti0nRry?
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

IN German West Africa they get
three years in the penitentiary for
roasting q negro; in this country they
set q three days roast In the news
papers. Neither punishment seems to
discourage the habit
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21
8t.SzEl4

In England children hang their
stockings at the foot Of their beds. In
America the whole family suspend
their stockings from the mantelpiees Of
the sitting room. to save Santa Claus
the trouble Of ascending the stairs and
entering each room to disGfbuts hiI
wares.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

Michigan University's football eleven
scored sol points during the season,
blanking every opponent. This almost
marks the point where the game be-
comes embarrassing.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

A Kansas paper advises that turkeys
be cooked with their breasts turned to
the bottom OF the pan. How prone, as
Il we're, some men are to NEEDLE In
kitchen Affairs!
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

Everybody is sorry for Inventor
Gathmann, but his gun is not the ir-
resistible force that is to encounter the
immovable body some day.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

Secretary Hay says lying is not
diplomacy. This being the case, We
must conclude that the sultan isn't
much Of q diplomat.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

DR.. Coon accuses newspapers OF
spreading the grip. They simply can't
help 1t, doctor; they've 90 to spread
things or 20 out Of business.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

The King Of zap is believed to have
been lost at sea. Yaps everywhere will
observe the conventional time Of
mourning.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

Queen Wilhelmina insisted on pick
ing out her own husband. Next time
perhaps she will let her state counsel
ors look over him.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

Bulgaria can maltreat defenseless
women, but It can not AFFORD to be i'm
pudent to Uncle Sam. Reference
Spain.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

Perhaps the American girl Is too
fond Of Queening it over the house.
But, bless her, we have crowned her
and have neither heart nor courage to
rebel.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

Hall Game has Joined the church,
and his publishers announce q large
increase in the sales Of his books.
Other authors should take notice.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21
THE HANpsoMEsT oALENnAR

Of the season Gin ten eolors) six beau
tiful heads ION six sheets, 10x12 inch
es), reproductions Of paintings By
Moran, issued By General Passenger
Department, Chicago. Milwaukee & ST.
Paul Railway, will be sent on recent
Of twenty-five cents. Address r
Miller. General Passenger Agent, Chs
eago.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

Bridget. were Jon entertaining .
nan IN tie kitchen last sTeninRf'
.sVVHi. mum. thots * him { SAY. d
tsns ne best va "a nalsriEls at ka6s
MN. .-Phllaeelphia BdHstsn
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1901-12-21

Russia Is settling Siberia on the In
stallment plan-a thousand peasants
In q bunch.