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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-11

used for prison cells, for chains were
hanging on the walls.
The lantern in Olga's hand flashed It's
light into every nook and Granny until at
last she reached the end of that passage.
Making sure Therese was close behind
she turned her steps into another pas
sage, running apparently at right angles
with the other. This she traversed in the
same way until the very bigness of the
palace and it's silence began to awe her.
The first courage that had led her to
the desperate act gradually gave way to
the awful gloom and mystery of the place.
But in it's st cad there came a determine
tion not to relinquish the search until
she had found the unfortunate victims Of
.Neslerov's hate or proved that they were
not there. She walked on, gradually in
creasing her pace. A door at last greeted
her vision-a real door that swung on
hinges.
AT last, perhaps" she said
She tried her strength against the door,
and, though it was not locked, yet she
could not open it sufficiently to enter
"Threse, help me-" she said, setting
the lantern down upon the floor.
The two placed their shoulders against
the door and pushed, and it suddenly
opened. Theresa was precipitated head
long into the chamber. A rush of foul air
almost stiflel Olga. There was a pc
culiar sound. as if Therese had fallen
upon heap of something. She was
whimperng in her terror. Olga seized
the lantern and dashed into the chamber.
cry of terror escaped her. She was in
what seemed to be an old tomb. At least.
there were heaps Of bones scattered
about, and into one Of these poor Therese
had pitched headlong.
Olga swung the lantern and, near to
the spot where Therese lay, two skele-
tons hung in chains. One had lost it's
head, but the other, by reason Of being
fastened in e peculiar way, had retained
it's grinning top piece.
ThereSe was in a dead faint.
Olga was now in a terrible difficulty.
She knelt by the side of Therese.
"Oh," she said, 'if l had but some
water! She will never recover in this
place."
Setting the lantern down, she dragged
the woman from the place of horrors and
laid her down on the cold floor of the
passage. Then she swung the door shut.
Again she began working over Therese.
Olga saw that she was suffering a severe
nervous shock, and the only hope of res
toration OF her senses was immediate re-
moval from the place.
Swinging her lantern upon her arm, she
seized hold of Therese and began dragging
her along the passage, going backward in
order to exert a greater pull on the I'M
conscious woman.
In some way-she never knew how-she
lost her bearings and came suddenly
against great stone pillar which stood
in the center of sort Of court, from
which passages ran like the sookes OF a
wheel.
For moment she stood there half I'M
willing to believe the truth. Then, as the
horrible fact was borne in upon her, she
let the shoulders of Thercse lie neg
lected on the floor while she stared help
lessly around her. She could not discover
the one through which she had come.
She was lost.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-11
pining Car service .sThe milwaukee,

On the early evening Chicago train via
"The Milwaukee leaving Minneapolis
5.25 D. m. and ST. PaulN p. M. arriving
Chicago Z, a. M, supper is served out of
Minneapolis and st. Paul in one of the
celebrated c., NJ. & st. P. dining ears.
This train carries standard sleepers and
coaches through to Chicago where COM
Portable connections are made with all
morning trains for the east and south.
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Good Therese! Speak to
- pleaded the princess.
have come. 1t was hOr-
And perhaps l brought
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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-12-19
Life in Oklahoma.

A thirteen-year-old boy killed n
mountain-lon in canyon six miles
from Grand, Day County, last week.
The animal measured eight feet from
tip to tip. There are almost as many
buffalo as mountain lions in Oklaho-
ma. Pawnee has twenty-five buffalo
and Guthrie seven.
Bill Grimes, Territorial Secretary. re-
Gently mashed his foot while fighting
n panther of enormous size. The story
is told by the State Capitol: The Sec.
Tetary did not wayer until the beast
was slain He discovered tracks along
Hominy Creek, and alone and with a
butcher knife started to investigate.
He soon came upon the panther under
a projecting rock. Grimes dared the
animal to come forth. 1t thought the
Secretary looked easy, and promptly
responded Grimes came into camp
dragging the panther behind him, after
n fight which was both long and
bloody. SO reports Mr.. Grimes, the
only witness"
Al Jennings, n college graduate at
torney and former leader Of one of
the worst gangs of outlaws that ever
infested the Territory, has served his
two years of Imprisonment and is
again n free man. What line of busi-
ness Al will now take up is not'known,
but there are several people who hope
he will not return to oklahoma to
live.
A county paper says: "An old man
and his old wife came To town last
Saturday TO market some produce.
when near the depot the team became
frightened and ran away, demolished
the wagon, killed themselves and the
old man. and crippled the old woman
so bad she had to be shot"
oklahoma City is as lively as needs
be in social way. Our fourteen
clubs and societies report their balls
and "doln's" I'm the newspapers every
Sunday.-Kansas City Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-12-19

The Green Man walked back into
the quiet forest; IL seemed stiller than
ever now. He looked hard at the gros-
chen In his hand. He had heard about
grOschens that came from the Green
Men. though he had never known any.
body who had one They were said 10
be very lucky. and If man got one he
was made for life. for as often az he
spent It he found another In MS pocket.
provided that he hat spent the last for
some good thing
The more Peter thought the more he
believed that he had just such n grOs.
chen. and with his fingers tight around
n he again set off for the village. He
knew very well what he would buy
first. At Herr Keibcrs store was a
humming top that he had long coveted.
As soon as hc could he did his errand
AZ the Doctors and then turned his
steps toward the store. Sure enough,
there In the window lay the top, but
there by its side was n japanese doll
with slanting eyes and a queer, long
gown. It, like the top. cost "A grOschen
Peter knew that Hilda, the baby.
wanted a doll. lie stood on one leg
and then he stood on the other. He
looked at the doll and then he looked
at the top. He was In two minds what
20 do. for he knew that his grOschen
might be the wonderful sort he had
heard about. Should he buy the doll
and risk finding another piece Of money
for the top or should he buy 10 the
top and leave the doll TO chancep FL
nally he said 10 hims IT. IF / buy the
doll and do not find another grOschen
/ shall have 10 go without the top, but
I should be ashamed To- buy the top
ana then have nothing 10 give 10 IIilda,
for have | not been told that at Christ
mas one must give 10 others and not
think Of himselfY" So he made dash
for the steps. and when he came out
Herr Keibel had the groschen and
Peter the doll.
Every one knows that this was the
right thing TO do; Peter knew IT, too,
but when he had gone n little distance
he stopped and very softly felt I'm his
pocket. Now you think. of course that
he found another grOschen immediate
ly. Not bit. And II you are dlsap-
pointed am afraid Peter was, too. for
though he examined all his pockets he
found nothing. Every now and then
on the way home he tried new search
and Just before he went into the house
he took off his jacket and shook II. but
not glimmcr Of money did he see.
well" said he, ut is plain that the
groschen was not 80 lucky as |
thought. but anyway, I'm glad | got
the doll for Hilda." And with his best
foot foremost into the house he went.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-12-19
Japanese Proverbs.

The japanese do not expect to gather
grapes from thorns nor figs from this
ties; but they phrase our thoughts
somewhat differently. They say;
"The spawn of frogs will become
nothing but frogs"
We have n saying: "Despise not the
day Of small things; their Famous
swords are made of iron scrapingS' Is
much more picturesque
The idea of our "All lay the load on
the willing horse" they express by
Those who know the ropes do most
of the hauling While our common
place "Out of evil good may come
finds with them n fine poetical ex-
preston in The lotus springs from
the mud;" and in point of poignancy
our Adding insult to injury is vastly
inferior to their Rubbing salt on a
sore"
The Japanese have some really fine
sayings worthy OF universal accept.
aucc. such as Thine own heart makes
the world" or The poet at home sees
the entire universe" or The throne
of the god is on the brow OF right
eous man"
Their nice observance OF manners Is
evidenced by sayings such as Excess
OF politcness becomes impoliteness:'
their national suspiciousness In the
like OF Don't trust pigeon 20 carry
grain" and the handy mans ahhor-
renee OF a bungler finds expression
in numerous qulps such rs Learning
10 swim In field or Scratching the
foot with the shoe on"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-12-19
LEGEND or CORN.
Indi.n Story Of the origin Of the Golden
stan of Life.


Corn Is the most beautiful OF all our
native plants. and many are the leg
ends twined about It's history. IL was
certainly cultivated by the Indians
long before the coming Of the paleface.
and they tell very pretty story Of It's
origin.
A young brave went out into the
woods TO fast at that period Of life
when youth Is exchanged for manhood.
He built lodge Of bOughs In a seclud-
ed place and painted his face a sombre
hue. BY day he amused himself in
walking about looking at the various
shrubs and wild plants, and az night
lay down In his bower He besought
a gift from the Master Of Life, and he
hoped II would be something to benefit
his race. On the third day, as he lay
there looking up into the sky, he saw a
spirit come down in the shape of
beautiful youth. dressed in green, and
having green plumes on his head, who
told him TO arise and wrestle with him.
as this was the only way In which he
could attain his wishes
He did so and found his strength re.
newed by the effort. The visit and the
trial Of wrestling were repeated for
four days, the youth feeling at each
trial that, although his bodily strength
declined n moral and supernatural en-
ergy was impaired which promised him
the final victory. On the third day his
celestial visitor spoke to him. ITO
morrow" said he, "will be the seventh
day OF our fast. and the last time |
shall wrestle with you. You will
triumph over me and gain your wishes
AS soon as you have thrown me down
strip off my clothes, and bury me on
the spot In soft. fresh earth. When
you have done this leave me, but come
occasionally TO visit the place, 10 keep
the weeds from growing. Once or
twice cover me with fresh earth"
He then departed, but returned the
next day and, as he predicted, was
thrown down. The young brave obeyed
his instructions in every particular.
and soon had the pleasure OF seeing
the green plumes of his sky visitor
shooting up through the ground. He
carefully weeded the earth and kept it
fresh and soft, and in due time was
gratifed by behoding the matured
plant. bending with its golden grain.
and gracefully waving its green leaves
and yellow tassels in the wind. He
then invited his parents TO the spot 10
behold the new plant. ut is monda-
min" said the father; "it is the spirits
grain" They Immediately prepared a
feast. Invited their friends to partake
of 1t, and thus originated Indian corn.
-Atchlson Globe.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-12-19

The room to Peter was strangely
light The mother was bustllng about.
and Hilda sat on the floor with a big
doll i'm her arms. while there In the
chimney corner was n great tree; can
dies glowcd on its bOughs. silver
threads glittcrcd In the candle light.
and tiny balls of green and red and
gold glistenCd among the leaves. There
was heap of nuts and cakes and ap.
pies at the bottom. and upon the heap
was n hummng top. Peter opened his
eyes, can tell you
Did YOU meet the manT said his
mother.
what MANI
why. the forester from the castle"
said She. "hc drove up just a little
while ago and brought in these |
was for telling him that he had made a
mistake, but he said This is where
Peter Shuman lives, isn't It? Then this
Is the place to leave the tree and he
went of But you must have met him,
for he has just gone"
Then Peter laughed for he knew a
thing or two himself. 1T was not the
kings forester" said he. but the
Green Man who lives at the bottom OF
the spring 10y the big fir" Then he
told his tale.
It's true. 'tis true" said the grand
mother; lit was the Green Man"
Pooh" said the mother, 1t was the
forester from the castle, and IL was the
princess who sent the things; rs for
the Green Man, you must have
| dreamed Il"
THAT Is as IL may he" said Peter.
"but here Is the doll that l bought with
I the groschcn given me 10y the Green
Man. and lucky groschcn IL was.
/ too"
/ We'll. his mother could make no an
/ swcr 10 that And. besides. everybody
/ knows that the old grandmother was
right. and that the little people still
/ live I'm Thuringia In the great dark FOR.
csts and show themselves now and
again to boys and girls who are unset.
hsh.-Woman's Home Companion.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-12-19

ment they will form an article that Is
genuinely artistic. So almost entirely
upon the ingenuity Of the child, upon
It's cleverness In putting things togeth-
er neatly. will depend the effectiveness
Of the following articles, though TO be
sure none Of them are difficult 10 make.
BoOk-marks also make very neat and
acceptable gifts. These can be made
OF water color paper or heavy writing
paper decorated with designs similar
TO those shown in the three illustra'
tiOns. Large flowers with one petal
partly cut, for the purpose Of catching
the leaves OF the book, and houses
with open shutters, or barns with open
doors. the shutters and doors being
likewise TO catch the leaves, are also
very effective designs for book marks.
Blotters are always useful gifts.
Pretty covers can be made for these
of water color paper decorated with
ink bottles upright or overturned,
pens or quilts, or with tables covered
with letters and papers. Or If decor
alton Of different kind Is desired, the
designs shown for the Ooll-marks,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-12-19
SAVED BY A CANNON SHOT.
The Man From whom Mrs. stanton In
herIted Her VI iIitant Character.

II is not generally known that Eliza
beth Cady Stanton was a grandchild
of that Colonel James Livingston
whose Independent action while in COM
mand of the batteries at West Point
rendered Benedict Arnold's treason
fruitless. and proved the turning point
in the Revolutionary cause. Yet such
is the fact. her mother. Margaret Liv-
ingston, a woman Of great beauty and
self.rcliant character being daughter
of that energetic young artillery officer
who fired on the British sloop-of-war
Vulture.
Colonel Livingston was stationed at
West Point when Benedict Arnold
made the attempt to deliver that
stronghold into the hands Of the en-
emy. In the absence Of his superior
officer, he took the responsibility OF
firing into the Nulture. a suspicious
looking British vessel that lay at
anchor near the opposite bank of the
Hudson River. 1t was fatal shot for
Major Andre. with whom General Ar
mold was then in direct communica-
tlOn, enueaNOTluE 10 COusuluuudte tilc
treason he had contemplated for many
months. Hit between wind and water
the vessel spread her sails and fastened
down the river. leaving Major Andre.
with his papers. TO be captured by an
outpost of American irregulars, while
General Arnold made his escape
through the lines before his treason
was suspected.
on General Washington's arrival at
West Point he sent for Colonel Living
ston and reprlmanded him for acting
in so important a matter without or
dels. thereby making himself liable 10
court-martial; but. after fully impress
Ing the young officer with the danger
OF such self.sufficiency In ordinary oc-
casions. he admitted that n most for
tunate shot had been sent. into the
Nulture. I'VE are In no condition" he
explained after ending his military
admonition. ito defend ourselves
against the British forces now quar-
tered In New York. and the capture OF
Major Andre has saved us
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-12-19

The cold suddenly brought him back
To himself. He blew into his fingers.
and OIL he went up the road to the vii
laSe.
The snow was well troddcn. Just
rs he got to the place where the road
goes past the big rocks and the ever
running spring he heard somebody call
Peter! He stopped and looked
around, but never soul did he see I'm
all the forest Yet he was sure he had
heard voice, thin, small voice. and
the thought that there was some one
near who could see him, but whom he
| could not see. set hs heart a-thumpng
with fear. so he started of again. and
II he had walked fast before you can
imagine that he made good time now.
Iii! Pctcrr said the voice again.
and this time he saw on the hillside
above him little man beckonlng
Near by were two other little men try.
ing To drag a tree. II was "A small
! tree. hut II was too big for the little
men. who were no higher than Peters
| knee. All these men were old and
were clothed I'm green.
| As Peter looked at them his eyes
/ opened very wide and his fear left
! him, So that when they all bcckoncd
again he noundcrcd toward them
! through the snow.
Peter" said the spokesman. "iust
! help us with this tree. will your It's n
! Christmas tree, and we can't get IL
! home"
Now Peter was a wise lad for his
years. and he had not listened TO his
/ grnndmothcr's tales for nothing lie
knew that these were the wonderful
| Green Men and that Il paid to bc polite
to them. But being n German he was
cautious where do you live?" asked
I he.
AT the bottom Of the spring" said
the Green Man. but the way to get
there is through this hole at the foot
Of the old fir"
well" said Peter, "if one has the
luck 10 have Christmas tree it's a
pity that one shouldn't get IL home. 81
I'll help"
You push" said the Green Man
"and Wen pull Now
With the three pulling and Peter
pushing they managed TO get the tire,
into the ground, though when h,
stopped to think of Il. II was funny
that 50 big n tree should go into 81
small q hole
Peter was putting ana his shoes wcr,
fun OF snow. hut hc sat down &,
empty them and looked ruofully at TN,
place where the Green Men had dlsap
peared. Suddenly one OF them popped
out Of the hole. Its all right" said
he; eve are able 90 manage. THANK
you for helping US, and a merry Christ
mas 60 you"
Peter laughed "That Is as may be. >
said he. "but with the grandmother II
and no money i'm the house there Is llt
tie chance for merriment"
"Cheer up" said the Green Ma
"and here Is a groschen for you. Nov
we shall see what you will make Of /,
J Adieu"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-12-19

ETER sat looking out Of the
- window wondering what he
should do without a Christ
mas tree, for his mother had
said that there was little chance OF ST.
Nicholas coming that year. and what
was the use of having tree when
there was nothing TO put on it. They
lived in the great Thurlngian forest,
near the high little village of Igclshieb.
Peters father was dead and the grand
mother was ILL., so that the mother had
to earn bread for all, though Peter
helped In summer he hunted balsam
roots like the other village folks.
And now here IL was the day before
Christmas. and Peter had been told
that instead of thinking of n Christmas
tree he must be thankful If there was
enough black bread to go round. He
was thankful but he could not help
wishing for tree. lie looked at the
grandmother huddlcd by the tircsidc.
Hilda, the baby, was playing on the
floor, and his mother was making n
bundle of balsam roots. This she gave
the village and give them 10 the doctor
I'm exchange for medicine" said she
land be sure you hurry back, for there
will be a snowfall by night"
Peter took his wooden shoes from
the oven, where they had been warm.
ing, and as he put his blue stockinged
feet into them the good warm wood
made him smile. Then he dumped ont
into the road, and stood for a moment
looking up at the great black fir trees
all laden with twinkllng snow crystals
and back into the forest he looked
where the snow carpet lay white anj
the tree trunks cast blue weird shad
ows. lie never ceased TO regard TN,
forest with awe and wonder. for tn,
foxes ran I'm IL and the wild deer hlt
In its depths; above all. did not hi,
grandmother tell OF the queer lttl,
Green Men who lived in the ground
and who sometimes appeared TO chill
drenl