Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-15

was deserted by the vigilant gander who
leads the flight. But when the decoys are
well placed and the hunters are carefully
ensccnced behind the perfectly prepared
blind, the swift flight Ct the great birds
Is halted with a downward swoop, and
slowly, majestically, like a fleet OF vessels
coming to anchorage, the geese settle to the
earth. Then comes the supreme test for
the hunter. How hard It is to wait, until
the birds come within range only those who
have experienced the sensation can tell.
Killing the first goose is like killing the
first deer, the excitement frequently losing
the shot. Even the old hunter finds fl
hard to hold in. But the time finally
comes, and the magnificent Canada gan
der, and maybe his mate, falls to repay the
patience OF the hunter.
One OF the unique organizations OF a
state noted for its unique institutions is
the Sixty" club Of Laramie, Wyo. It is
composed OF women who have attained the
age Of go or over, and meets only on the
birthdays OF its members. It is but two
years old, having been organized in May,
1900. Its last meeting was held at the
home Of Mrs. Euphemia Naismith. whose
birthday fell on May 16. At that time
eleven Of the twelve members were present.
on July 20 the club will meet again with
Mrs. Godat, the oldest of the Twelve. and
celebrate her eightieth birthday. All the
members are pioneers, coming to Laramie
when 1t was but a collection of tents. so
their lives are interviewer with the growth
OF the Gem City Of the Plains and the his
tory OF Wyoming.
Again The Bee has the pleasure of pre-
senting the pictures of some married folks
who have jOurneyed side by side through
more than half a century of welded life.
One OF these couples was married in 1882.
one in 1888 and the third in 1862. Francis
Young, a native Of Canada, born 1O1 years
ago, married his wife Rachael. also a
native Of Canada and 81 years of age. on
February %, 1892. They came to the
United States in June, 1871. making their
in Illinois. From there they came to
in 1875, and have made their
at Gothenburg, where they now live,
since 1888. Their children, all living, are
eight in number and range in age from so
to SO years. Qulntus Walker and Mahala
Campbell were married August /, 1888, and
settled in McDonough county, Illinois.
One OF their grandchildren, C. L.
Campbell, lives in Omaha. In a
Friends meeting in New Hope, Greene
county, Ohio, in the spring of 1852
Daniel b. Walthall and Elizabeth H.. Faw-
cett repeated the that united
them In marriage, this custom being in
vogue among the Quakers at that time.
This couple came to this county thirty
three years ago, locating near this city,
and has just celebrated the hftieth ami
versary of the marriage. Mr.. Walthall was
norm near pptnFShnrU Va In 1000 nnI III,
wife was born in Belmont county, Ohio, in
1881. At their advanced age both are in
good health and regular attendants at
Quaker meeting, OF which they have been
and faithful members. OF the
large family the following children at
tended the wedding anniversary: william
Walthall of Thayer, Kan; Levi f. Wal
thall of Rapid City, S. D.; Sarah e. and
]. WaIthall of Oskaloosa. Ia:
Elijah D.. Walthall of Confidence. Ia, and
Mary NJ, Robert NJ. and John T. of this
city.
Athletics form a large part Of the life OF
a young man seeking knowledge through
schools nowadays. To make the team is
as much OF a goal for his ambition
rs TO secure his degree with honor, and
when he can do both his college life is
apparently complete. The training for the
college team begins very early in the
grade schools, where the youngsters do
stunts OF various sorts at recess and
1oon hours. As they advance In learning
hey also progress in athletics until the
line they reach the high school, where
hey find as much rivalry as they will ever
at college. In late years the
high schools have given much attention to
he development of their athletes, with the
that some really excellent per-
are placed to the credit of the