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The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
The ROx Tortoise.

Though the tortoise is slow of foot,
it is quick to make the best of all it's
available modes of defense. The box
tortoise possesses a singular defensive
apparatus. The plastron or shell COW
ering the under part of the body is so
formed that its front segment can be
drawn upward to protect the animals
head, the head meanwhile being drawn
back under the carapace or shell on the
back of the tortoise.
The upper and under shells then meet
In front, forming a kind of box in
which the creature is unassailable.
When the danger is passed. the reptile
relaxes a muscle, and the raised part
of the plastron falls, allowing the head
and fore feet to come forth. This NOV
able plate is fastened to the plastron
by strong hinge of elastic ligament.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18

Senator Clark of Montana had occa-
sion once out in Helena to hire a car
riage driver. The roads were noun
famous, and a skillful man was need
ed. On the appointed day the candi-
dates for the position appeared. You
know where the road runs along the
mountain. with the hill on one side and
a gorge on the other, five miles from
here?" asked Senator Clark, and all
the men nodded affirmatively. How
near can you go to the edge of the
road" was asked. without upsetting
my carriage?"
The first man said, -Four feet" the
next man answered. 1.-TWO feet" the
third man said that he would drive
close to the edge and the fourth man
allowed that if one wheel was over
the brink he could still turn the horses
in time to save the carriage.
At last Mr. Clark turned to brawny
Irishman. "What would you do?" he
asked.
"Begorra, Mr.. Clark" said the Irish
man, Il would keep as close to the
side of the hill as l could without pull
ing off a wheel"
you are the man l want" replied
Mr.. Clark, and the Irishman got the
| iOb
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
The Singing Mouse.

The power of song among the brute
creation has so long been associated
in our minds with the feathered tribe
alone that we do not think of it as be-
longing to any four footed animals.
Yet there is a mouse that sings-why,
nobody knows. 1t is small animal,
with very large ears, which are moved
about much while singing, as If that
were necessary to the success of the
vocal performance. The song is not,
as you think. prolonged squeak with
variations, but succession of clear,
warbling notes, with trills, not unlike
the song of canary, and, quite as
beautiful, though some of the notes
are much lower. One great popularity
is a sort of double song, an air with
accompaniment quite subdued. Upon
first hearing this one believes that he
is listening to more than one mouse
so perfect is the illusion.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
JekyII and Hyde Indians.

1t is said that the Seri Indians are
tribe of Jekylls and Hydes. They
spend a portion of the year in the
neighborhood Of the boundary line be-
tween northern and Lower California,
when they dedicate themselves to
peaceful pursuits and evidently adopt
civilized customs, frequently working
the crops are in, however, they expert
ence remarkable change, like any of
the lower animals with change of
season. 1t is then that they have a
wild longing for savage life and emf
crate to Tiburon island. where they
lead barbarous existence, even in
dulging in cannibalism, it is averred.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
His ''Hinner End.n

An English clergyman and a lowland
Scotsman entered one of the best
schools in Aberdeen. The master re-
ceived them kindly and inquired:
Would you prefer that l should
speer Question these boys or that you
should speer them?'
The English clergyman desired the
master to proceed. He did so with
great success, and the boys answered
satisfactorily numerous interrogations
as to the exodus of the Israelites from
Egypt. The clergyman then said he
would be glad to ''speer the boys" and
at once began:
"How did Pharaoh die?"
There was dead silence.
In his dilemma the lowland gentle
man interposed:
II think. sir, the boys are not accus-
toned to your English accent. Let me
try what l can make of them" And
he inquired in broad Scottish:
Hoo did Phawraoh deer
Again there was dead silence, upon
which the master said:
moo, boys, fat cam to Phawraoh at
his hinner endT'
1.-THE boys with one voice answered.:
HE was drooned."
And a smart little fellow added:
"Ony lassie could hae tell't We that
London Tit-Bits.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
SOME PUZZLERS.
low many teeth have you?

How many teeth have you?
How high Gin inches) is a silk hat?
Which way does the crescent moon
turn, to the right or left?
How many toes has cat on each
fore foot? On each hind foot?
What color are your employers eyes?
The eyes of the man at the next desk?
In which direction is the face turned
on cent? On quarter? On dime?
How many steps lead from the street
to the front door of your house or fat?
What are the exact words on a two
cent stamp. and in which direction is
the face on it turned?
Write down, offhand. the figures on
the face of your watch. The odds are
that you will make at least two mis-
takes in doing this.
What is the name, signed in facsim-
lie, on any dollar, two dollar, five dol
lar or ten dollar bill you ever saw?
You've read dozens of those names.
Can you remember one?
Your watch has some words written
or printed on it's face. You have seen
these words a thousand times. Write
them out correctly. Few can do this
Also what is the number in the case
of your watch ?-Washing Times.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18

How often we hear parents discour-
age the boys who wish to stay on the
farm! They refer to farm work as
drudgery and that which tends to make
them slaves to work rather than indie
pendent men. The biggest boys are
educated for professional men and in
many instances excel. but the vast ma
jority of these, with a good practical
education such as can be gained in our
schools of agriculture, would become
wealthy, progressive farmers, with fine
farms and beautiful homes, if they had
been encouraged and advised to stay
by the old farm and make it success.
-Maxwells Talisman.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18

A glacier when it dislodges itself
and sails away over the Arctic ocean
never travels alone. In the wake of
every large one floats line of smaller
companions.
The Eskimos call this phenomenon
''the duck and ducklings," and any
one who has watched the progress of
the elder duck followed by her brood
will appreciate the aptitude of the
name.
Strange as it may seem. plants grow
and blossom upon these great ice
mountains. When a glacier is at rest,
moss attaches itself to it, protecting
the ice beneath, just as sawdust does.
After time the moss decays and
forms soil, in which the seeds of
buttercups and dandelions, brought by
the wind, take root and flourish.
Those who have Travelled in arctic
lands say they have found no point
yet where the poppy does not bloom
during the brief northern summer.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
GETTING AWAY FROM HOME
Fhe Spirit of RestIessness and the
Desire For Change.

2AC VI AGSIAGSBnebA anu NAS
Desire For Change.
Judging by good deal of the con-
versation of the present day, there are
a large number of people who have a
positive horror of home. This curious
revulsion of feeling is taken by many
persons as a sign of social deteriora-
ton. For our own part we find it diff
cult to take it quite seriously or to see
in it anything more than passing
within.
Nobody nowadays likes monotony.
Change is what people desire-not per-
haps any great change, but lots OF
small change; not necessarily for the
better. but for its own sake. Now.
there is a great sameness about ones
own four walls, be they ever so hand
some. We all feel at times an overpow-
ering desire to look at something else.
We cannot change the patterns or the
pictures on them every day, and neither
they nor the home furniture ever seems
to alter in expression.
Again, there is a terrible samenesG
about ones own cook. Experience ena4
bles US to foretell the taste of every
thing at home, from the soup to the sa-
worry IL we are rich and from the NUT
ton to the cheese II we are poor;
whereas If we dine at a restaurant
everything down to the salt is differ
ent, and the restaurant is refurnished
daily with new faces.
Then, again, the music and stir going
on around one avoid the necessity for
much conversation. and conversation
in the home circle is sometimes diff
cult and sometimes dull. 1t does not dc
always just to say what one thinks, IL
is such bad practice for dining out,
and. this being the case, it is not easy
sometimes to think what to say.
Nowadays we get, socially speaking;
tired of our friends and even of our &C.
quaintances. We want them to pass
continually before us like street pro
cession. Instead of that they rather
resemble a stage crowd and keep com
| ing up again. There is a limit to those
we know, limit even to those we
should like or should be likely to know
even by sight, and at restaurant this
latter limit is disregarded. The barrier
of good manners which forbids that
those who are acquainted with one an
other should speak is sufficient to pro
is not a very high fence. and it is one
which it is amusing to look over.-Lon
don Spectator.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18

Bathing to many persons is term
embodying an expenditure of time and
considerable trouble. 1t is probably
because they do not cleanse the skin
until it gives visible signs of its needs.
Now, the skin is everlastingly throw
ing off impurities which you cannot
always see with the naked eye, but
which will be readily found in the APP
pearance of the bath water even when
one bathes each day. When you can
wear a white collar few hours with
out marring it's spotlessness where 1t
comes in contact with the skin, you
may have some excuse for thinking
that you are perfectly clean and not
before. The neatest person l ever saw
could not boast of such an achieve
ment, for the thing is well nigh i'm
possible. Nature has provided the
pores for drainage purposes, and il
health they work without ceasing.-
Boston Traveller.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18

Mr.. Stormington Barnes and his lead
ing man were passing village church.
''Listen!' exclaimed the eminent ira
gedian.
"Does the music of the choir carry
you back to your boyhood days"
mo; but you know how long we have
been looking for some one with money
who was willing to back the show"
Eyes"
"Well, / think hear some one inside
there singing I Want to Be an An
GEL Washington Star.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
Dayton Creek Mail and Stage Line

DAYTON Creek Mail and Stage Line
Leaves Kalispell daily for Somers
and return making connection with
Dayton Creek stage Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday at Somers.
Stage will leave the Walker livery
barn at o'clock a. m. Passengers
called for at all parts of the city.
Passengers, so cents to Somers;
trunks, so cents to Somers; tool
chests, SO cents to Somers. Satchels
and small parcels with passengers
carried free.
Passengers to Dayton Creek, $3.50
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
The Louis Styles.

1t was the French King Louis XII.
who invented gold lace, and it was
Louis XIV. who ordered all the silk
upholsteries of the palace done in
white with figures of gold and blue
and touch of red. The louisine silks
are named after him, and all the
French kings of the name of Louis
have had their names brought down to
pOsterity through the invention Of
some article of dress, whether it be Il
Louis Quinze heel or a Louis Seize
coat, while to Louis QuatOrze belongs
the honor of cuff and hat.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
Half Mourning.

THAT'S Mrs. Giltedge- Bonds, the
prominent society leader" said the
man in the crowd who knew.
whats she in half mourning for
inquired several voices.
"Three of her six former husbands
are dead" said the man, whereupon
the crowd expressed great admiration
for her delicacy of feeling.-Philadel-
phia Record
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
One BETTER.

Mike-It's mesilf that wishes every
day was Saturday.
Pat-And for whoy, Mike?
"Shure, and shouldn't l just take me
wages livery day.?
"Begorra, l wish every day was Sun
dayr'
eye do? And for what raison?"
"Shure. and shouldn't l get holt
day livery day and draw me vases the
day before? "-Exchange
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18

l grow up-I'm going to be a great in
ventOr.
Papa-That's encouraging, certainly.
What makes you think you have in
ventive genius2
email Son-Why, l wanted to take a
sew out and | couldn't find screw
driver. so l unscrewed it with your ra-
zor.-Short Stories.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
Business Directory.

The following business houses and
firms in Kalispell are recommended
by the Bee as fair dealing, square
read these advertisements in the Bee
need have no hesitancy in sending
their money for goods, confident that
they will get what they send for at
the right price. This paper recon-
mends the following city firms as the
fair and square houses of Kalispell.
John Ahues, cigar factory.
Arcade Concert Hall.
Bjorneby & Weburg, grocers.
VIM. ]. Brown, paints and wall
paper.
The Bazaar, ladies' furnishings.
HI. S. Cannon, Clothing.
James Conlon, groceries and dry
goods.
Conrad National Bank.
Eagle Shoe Store.
P. F. Rowlison, Pianos.
The Hub, Clothing
The Eastern, Gents Furnishings.
Fulton Meat Market.
First National Bank.
Fair Department Store.
S. A. Haugen, Shoes.
Phil Jacoby, Jewelry.
Kalispell Hospital
Kalispell Flour Mill.
Kalispell Meat Market.
B. F. Knapp, feed and dray.
Lyons Mercantile Co.
Lyons Grocery Company.
Letter & Bruce, hardware.
F. w Merigold, Hats and Clothing
Mcintosh Hardware Co.
Nathan Bros, Clothing.
Noah's Ark, notion store.
D. A. Stocking, Jeweler.
Wilson's Department Store.
Hub Clothing Company.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
Estray Notice.

Came to my place two miles south
of town, On October 6, 1902, one black
mare, weight between LOO and 1900
pounds. indistinct brand on right
shoulder resembling IN white spot
in forehead. Owner w can nave
same by proving property, paying
for keep and this advertisement.
PETER EDGE.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
Not ouite Sure which.

"After all" he remarked, sit is youth
alone that has real courage"
81 don't know" returned the elderly
spinster, with acerbity, whether it
should be called courage or foolhardi-
ness, but it is unquestionably true that
the girls who marry at all usually mar
ry quite young. "-Chicago Post.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
a Wonder.

An advertisement was inserted for
some one to take charge of the choir
and play the organ at a village church.
The following was among the replies:
"Sir-I noticed your advertisement for
an Organist and music teacher, either
lady or gentleman. Having been both
for several years, I offer you my sery-
ices"
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
An interesting Book.

1--WE had great pleasure today in re-
viewing book that is entirely new to
me-" said the literary editor.
Whats that" inquired the snake
editor, "a handbook - Philadelphia
Record.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
Alarm That worked.

First Office Boy-What's Johnny hur-
ryin' fer? Looks like he heard fire
alarm.
Second Office Boyle did. De boss
said if he wasn't back from dat err
rand in ten minutes he'd lose his job!-
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
She Smoke Too Early.

Lady with awfully painted cheeks
My portrait is very good, but don't you
think that the a-cheeks-are a trifle
pale?
Artist-Yes, they are not done yet
I leave that to the last.-Fliegende
Batter
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
Buried In Africa.

In certain parts of Africa it is con-
sidered a mark of disrespect to bury
out of doors at all. Only slaves are
treated in such unceremonious fash
ion. The honored dead are buried I'M
der the floor of the house.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18

Being Informed that he was to be
taken before judge whose name was
Justice, Georgia negro exclaimed:
de goodness en- gracious! Eff he
gimme what his name call fer. sho
is gone!-Atlanta Constitution
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
Mutual Admiration,

Miss Budd Ito famous pianist)-That
music was truly divine, monsieur.
deed praise. for who but an angel
would know divine music
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
Orchard Park Addition.

Forty acres of choice fruit and gar
den land adjoining the plated por-
ton Of the city, for sale in tracts OF
from one acre up. Rich soil, good
drainage, excellent water, beautifully
located. An ideal place for a home.
Prices within the reach Of all. Easy
terms.
Apply to the Conrad National
Bank, or of J. B. Gibson, room 25,
Conrad Bank Building.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18

Fred Anderson, who has been in
Jail for several weeks awaiting his
trial on charge of horse stealing,
pleaded guilty at the session of the
district court yesterday morning and
was sentenced to one year in the
state penitentiary. Anderson is the
man who stole a horse from the
stockyards some time in October.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18

A word of kindness is seldom spoken
in vain. 1t is a seed which, even when
dropped by chance. springs up a
flower.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18
TOWN TOPICS

Five Lots For the Price Of One in
Orchard Park Addition.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs
W. E. Petit, Saturday, November Is
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18

Bolts & Hand are sel..ng all trim
med hats at reduced rates.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18

The largest hosiery stock in the
city at Wilson's. We handle the cele-
brated Gypsy" brand, the best in
the land.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18

d. B. Greenwood of Browning
spent several days in the city this
week.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18

Ladies, get your Thanksgiving hat
at Wilson's. Thirty three and one
third per cent discount for the next
10 days only, beginning November 10.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18

E. L. Bishop, formerly a resident Of
Kalispell but now of Great Falls, is
in the city on legal business. Mr..
Bishop was court stenographer for
Judge G. w. Pomeroy during the lat
ter's term as judge of the district
court.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-11-18

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Thanksgiving will soon be here
Buy your clothing at Wilson's, and
give thanks that you did so, as you
will get first class goods, with per
feet fit at lowest prices.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-08
OAkYILLE HAPPENINGS.

Don't forget the dance to be given in Judd's hall Friday evening of this week by the Oakville Stars.
 Mrs George Hannas and baby are suffering from a severe attack or Whooping cough.
 It was decided at the meeting held in All Saints not to hold morning prayer after next Sunday. The even ing services will be conducted by the Rev H. N Cunningham. The Sunday school will be as usual, under the di- rection of Mrs Wise.
 Michael Dumphey has accepted a position with the Baird Machine Co.
 Mrs Frank Reynolds and three chil- dren are suffering from severe attack of whooping cough.
 The ice on Echo lake Is reported to be nine inches thick.
 The ladies of St Mary MagdaIene church have formed a choir to sing at the mission next week.
 Mir Gaisley has moved his family into W. W. Jerman's house on Newton heights.
 Mir Piper, while going through a barb wire fence, slipped and caught his hand on the fence, cutting a gash three or four inches long. MT Piper had to have it dressed by q doctor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-08
PICKPOCKETS.

s'You can talk about your smooth pickpoekets, but about the smoothest I ever saw was in New York; said the man who had travelled. Tt was when I was up there a couple of sum- mers ago. No, the story has never been printed, because the pickpocket was never arrested. l was a victim myself, and I didn't 'holler,' either. An Italian with grindorgan and a monkey stopped in front of the hotel. The grindorgan man ground and the monkey danced. The monkey then took up a collection. He was the most playful monkey I ever saw, and he jumped upon the knees of every man in the lobby. After he left I noticed that I was dollar short Several of the other fellows were also short, but we were in New York and expected it.
 '"phe next day the Italian and the monkey came again. The man ground out the same old tunes and the mon- key cut the same capers. A woman was in the lobby, and the animal jumped upon her lap. Then there was an awful scream, and 'Jocko' fell dead. Tn his right forepaw he held half dollar.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-08
SMALLPOX SCARE
A New Jersey Town In Panic Re-
 cause of the Dread Disease.

A New Jersey Town In Panic Re-
 cause of the Dread Disease.
 BACKETTSTOWN, N. J., Jan. S. TTith churches, schools and shops clos ed, town hall converted into hospital and public and social gatherings pro- hibited, the armed guards on duty in the streets to prevent persons from en- tering or leaving the houses draped with yellow flags, Hackettstown is con- fronted with a situation never before known in the beautiful valley of the Musconetcong.
 All this trouble originated in vau- deville performance held in hall here on the night of Dec. 19, which was continued on Dec 20 and 21, to crowd ed audiences. Laughing and shouting with delight, hundreds of persons nightly stamped on the floor of the hall to express their delight. They were all unconscious that a man walking II. and down the main aisle was slowly but surely inoculating them with small pox.
 Of the forty cases of the disease in this place, the eight cases in Vienna and the dozen or so in the neighboring hamlet of Allamuchy and on Schoo- ley'S mountain, to say nothing of scores in outlying districts of the coun- tryside, every one is traceable to the benefit performance held in the inter est of the hook and ladder company. Persons seated on either side of the main aisle were the first to show symp- toms of the disease.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-08
M'KINLeY DAY FAVORED.
Governor Stone of Pennsylvania Is
 sues u Proclamation.


 HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. S.-Gov- ernor Stone has issued the following proclamation to the people of Pennsyl- yania:
 ''The governor of Ohio has by public proclamation called attention to the Mckinley National Memorial associa- tion, organized for the purpose of rais- ing fund for the erection of suita- ble monument at the grave of William Mckinley, and has recommended that the people of Ohio be given an oppor- tunity to contribute to this fund.
 '.Ihe citizens of Pennsylvania who have so richiy profited by his life work owe great debt to William Mckinley, and the response to the invitation Of the Mckinley Monumental association should be prompt and liberal.
 Il therefore heartily join with the governor of Ohio in suggesting that Wednesday,, Jan. %, the fifty-ninth an- nsversary of the birth of William Me- aAinley, be observed by all the schools of the state as Mckinley day and that on the Sunday preceding the 29th of January special memorial exercises be held in all our churches. I also sug- gest that an opportunity then be given in both schools and churches to those who desire to aid this work"