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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-14
THE UNTURNED VEST.

When I was a little lad Of about
seven summers there was in our
reader a story about a boy who went
to school one day with his vest on
wrong side out. On account of this
he had good luck after the school
was dismissed. The day after I
read that story went to school
with my vest on wrong side out. I
left it that way the whole day and
expected to have some good luck
after school. I waited patiently un-
til bedtime but no good luck befell
me. I went to bed rather disap-
pointed that night, and after that
never had much faith in horseshoes,
four-leaved clOyers, etc.
-Elting Houghtaling,
Fairmont MINI. r.
~Sivfh Gro1a
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-14

and were down town. After Clara had bought all
wanted started homeward She bought a O
things asked her if could carry something
She said that might pocketboo
lose it, for dollars I
lose it, for would it
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-14
THE MiSAPPLiED LILAC BRANCH.

I was quite when I did something, the conse-.
ouences of which very funny asked mother
if could go play of playmates. She said
mo- you cannot" misunderstood her and went had
good time playing thinking of what awaited me
about supper time When
said I was going home although companion insisted
on my staying her teasing however, and went
home / received lilac branch literally
Piled I think the reason I remember this is because
had such a. good time while playing, and there
such a sudden change when went home.
-. .- . Grace Crawford.
savanth Crade Chatfeld, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-14
FLOWERS IN MASQUERADE.

I going into the country for a visit
in the center of field along the road what
to be bunch of pond lilies thought the man
who decided that
reached the farm would walk back for the Inc
about two miles very crooked road
bu thought nothing of the distance. When
the farm started back for the lilies AS the
found travelling difficult having to walk
sometimes slipping into the water After
going while it seemed that the field had moved very Tar
from original position was still far from it,
nearly discouraged but told myself would go to
the ground and farther Just then saw
the bunch for it the At one time
tripped knee and another time fell into a
small ditch. just to pick them when to my
disgust found bunch of wild phlox do not
disguised in my life as tran1ped
hack to the farm. Frank Lundquist,
Seventh Grade ST. James, Mlhh.
Sout School.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-14
'There IS no vessel like q book
70 take Us leagues away" Il
Book-plate design by Louis Rayner, 9th
Grade, 415 Twenty seventh Street.


another to the empire, HaiQue, Chun-
etc. according to the of the ruling monarch
The true said to be Chu1n 'the king
dom of the world. This by corrupted
Chinque, this the Portuguese the
China China consists eighteen provinces
containing $500 5000 peope-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-14

q friend, have idea much better skate
since skates sharpened Why, last night could
hardly feet, but tonight skates fairly
without effort part" My friend answered that
certainly improvement in skating
When went home and thanked uncle for having my skates
sharpened greatly disgusted that they had
touched had forgotten to take them to the
while labOring the de-
certainly great improvement in skat
Harriet II. HOgg
Tenth Grade, .-.. ....-.... Grafton, N. D.
A JUMP AT CONCLUSIONS.
dark, windy night went to bed early.
sorming day. the wind blowing
In the night awoke and heard
the window and that tree
in of blown down by the WIND
Pretty and the fire team came
up front Of house because
the street. thought our mouse
jumped dressed in hurry, ran down
the house. screamed 'Flre
top my carried few things out but
soon we found not aflre
- -Ju Wrinkle,
Sixth Cradle Mankato, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-14

they went home, having had good time. The day
went upstairs to hunt for
trunk and saw looking lying opened
it and the first the all family
with the dates of birth. my my
surprise found that two months to before
birthday told not
tell of those invited. We cheap
-Theo Omundiou
Seventh Grade Twin Valley, MINI.
THE CHEST UNDER THE OAK TREE.
tired when I returned fair, 80
upstairs to I lay
bed wishing could sleep, when I thought
thing Tomorrow early possible go
at the northwest corner of the garden and will find
enough money to crafty present forgot
thoughts of pencil and paper began
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-14
A VERY "PREvloUS" ALARM
CLOCK, IT,. ....

One evening L was talking about
getting up at 5 o'clock in the NOR
ming. I have an alarm clock which
set at five in the morning. It was
dark in the room where the clock
was, and I could not see how far
the alarm was turned. went to
bed at o'clock, but after about four
hours the alarm went off. I jumped
out of bed, dressed and hurried
down stairs. I at once started fire
and put the kettle on the stove
ready for breakfast. When the
water was boiling put some coffee
set the table. When everything was
mother asked what the matter was
at once looked at the clock, seeing
When I saw that it was so early J y
and slept until 8 o'clock in the M
ready for the fishing trip. So I
morning.
Ninth Grade. +.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-14

into the coffee pot and
ready for breakfast my
that I rose SO early. I
that it was 1 O'Clock.
vent back to bed again
orning, too late to get
waited until the next
Paul Bening,
Arlington, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-14

papa mama for thought it would
than half dollar. When the came went up
stairs and put all clothes into
to and help get trunk down. "Where you
going?" said mama. Il am going to New York. n
swered mo must stay home with
Then went out very much disappointed girl
that could not believed anything
that since shall. Minnie Romstad
A Sixth Grade. Benson, Niinn
AN lNcoNvENlENT BIRTH LIST.
When my last birthday decided birth
day party went to town and bought things,
candy, peanuts and hired girl
and cake to things that day. I invited
many young girls. Nearly invited
had good time. We set the table with
delicious things and they stayed till twelve o'clock The,
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-14
EYES THAT SAW NOT,

When I was small boy my sister
presented me with a new knife as a
birthday present. I was greatly
pleased with it and immediately
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-14
HALF DOLLAR FARE TO NEW
YORK, %

When I was about six years old I
believed everything anyone told me.
One day when I was in the gar
den playing a friend came and said
she was going to New York. I be-
lieved it and asked if I could go also.
She said "Yes," and I was so happy
because was to go and see the
statue Of liberty and so many inter-
esting things. thought I did not
have to ask mama, just so I asked
some one. I kept every cent I re-
ceived so I would not have to ask
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-09-15

White Leghorns Mlnorcas, Brahmas, Il. Z
Rocks, White Crested Polish. FRED A
JOHNSON. 5IS s. 35th ST.. Tacoma. Wash
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-09-15

e1s, turkeys, guineas, tools and furni-
ire. and most important of all in his
3 timation, 60 Red Polled cattle. A
ar later he shipped out 40 Red Polls,
Gad in 1902 he shipped 80 more out.
Everyone who attends the leading
irs of the Pacific Northwest knows
K, and knows how loyal he is to
re cause of the Red Rubies. 1t is
id of him that he will wind up his
blsy career driving handsome
Lind of muley COWS to the pearly gates,
and if st. Peter will not let them in he
viii go the other road with them.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-09-15

FOR SALE-1O head of thoroughbred
Jersey heifers, from months to 1S months
old. Hans Dennergard, Derby, Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-09-15
SEND TT EAST.

let Them KnOU AbOut the Wonderful Pa
cfc Northeast
The Oregon Railroad & Navigation Com
rany has just issued handsome 92-page
book and map. telling all about Oregon,
Washington and Idaho. Send the name
and address of some friend in the East
and four (4)' cents in stamps to A l.. Craig,
General Passenger Agent of the Oregon
Railroad & Navigation Company, Portland,
oregon. and they will be sent copy of this
rnlnahle publication.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-02-13
PROTECTS THE PEOPLE.

B. L. shuman, the efficient attor.
ney for Pierce county, publishes the
following official card in the Rugby
Optimist, which will be of interest to
the Wahpeton hail victims in thil
county:
To whom it may concern:
Suits are now being brought in the
police court Of ]. N. Jurgenscon, Of
Wahpeton, to collect on notes made
by the farmers Of the different coun-
ties of the state in favor Of The State
Mutual Insurance company of
Wahpeton, N. D.
This company like many others of
it's ilk passed into the hands of re-
ceiver after they had duped the farm
ers and got all that they could. In
the complaint Of John L. slsttery
who appears as plaintiff says that he
purchased the notes from F. P. Lam
bert, the receiver Of the company.
Don't pay cent on these suits but
il you will come to me or send the
summons to me az soon as you receive
them it will not cost you cent for
my service to get rid Of that rotten
deal
B. L. shuman,
States Attorney.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-02-13
MARRIED.

At the home of J. W. stong near
Newville, last Sunday, Feb. 1st, oc-
CURED the marriage of Mr.. j. o. Van
Art to Miss Myrtle L. Stong. Rev.
Andrew Neher performed the cere-
mony, which made the happy couple
one for life. The groom is one Of
Newville's most prosperous young
farmers and is we'll and fayorably
known in that vicinity. The bride
is the accomplished daughter Of Mr..
}. W. Stong, one of the most respect
ed residents Of Ramsey county. AZ
ter the ceremony a sumptuons we'd
ding dinner was served. Friends and
relatives Of the contracting party were
present from Devils Lake and other
distant points. The newly married
couple will make their home on Mr..
Van Arts farm near MELVILLE. -
Starkweather Times.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-02-13
a GOOD BILL.

strakweather Times: Hon. g. w
81. Davis, of this place, has made
himself famous in the lower branch
of the legislature BY introducing a
complete and as nearly as possible a
perfect primary election law. Mr..
Davis says that his bill will pass the
house without doubt and he has
great hopes that it will pass the sen
ate also. It is well known that such
a bill as that formulated by Mr.. Dav-
is will receive the hearty approval Of
the governor if it reaches his hands
as Governor White always stands for
those principles which are up to date
and known to be for the best welfare
of the people. It is to be hoped that
Representative Davis bill will be.
come law.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-02-13
MOVING THE BEARD.
Farmers Think II Too Much Of I Pointer
for City Sharpers.

. 2 = =
Minneapolis Journal: The honest
farmer is cultivating masks and mys-.
terry. He is Disgusting himself be-
hind a hairless chin and beardless
neck. He is beating the Conscience
men at their own tricks. This refor-
nation is said to have been started
in eastern states by members Of the
National Grange society. The move
ment has spread to Minnesota.
r. j. Cook, head barber at A. T.
Swanson g barber shop, Bridge square,
admitted this morning that the Hen.
nepin county winds are losing half
their music.
"Yes, said Mr.. Cook, ssour Gus
toners from the country are begin
ming to change their faces. I. It's hard
to recognize our old if friends from,
Hutchinson and Osseo. Because
they re cutting off their ribbons and
their billy goatg, and the funny
thing about it is that they re doing
it IN self protection. They got the
idea-anl it's more than half true
that a farmer with old fashioned
whiskers looks heap sight greener
than he really is. He's likely to be
imposed upon at good many stores,
and he carries regular come along
notice for the con men. If one of
the smooth gents has his mind made
up. to find nice, little lock that's
hard to work, or iflhe intends to cash
check and released some goods at the
express. office, or ifahe thinks Of sell
ling for SO assolld hold watch worth
$50 SO he CAM back home to his
sick wife-why then he always keeps
an eye out for the next man with a
little bunch of whiskers on his chin. ,
If the same man has cloth cap and
a rough fur overcoat the chance Of
casning that check or selling that
watch are considerably improved
| At least, that's what the sharper
thinks. But sometimes he makes a
big mistake. Everybody with fur
on his face and whiskers on his coat
isn't farmer, and every farme,
isn't easy now days, BY any means.
"The farmers, though, are tired q
being marks for 'grafters. And
some Of the farmers associations
have got the hunch that whiskeri
have become sort Of union label fo1
the class that keep the rest Of ri
Americans alive. The farmers hav.
been quick to see the point. The,
are the most independent citizens il
the country and they won't wear an,
uniform if they know it. That
what one was telling me the othel
day. Fur coats and caps, suppose
are necessary for long rides in colo
weather and good many people il
town; wear the same things. Bu,
| whiskers are not needed by anybod,
in good health.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-02-13
SPECIAL RATES TO CALIFORNIA
AND ARIZONA.

Via Chicago Great Western rail
way. Tickets on sale daily from Feb.
18th to April 3Oth. Available in
tourist sleeping cars. For further
particulars apply to any Chicago
Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer,
g. P. A., Chicago, Ill. Apr. 80
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-05
MILLERS WANT RECIPROCITY.

The four-milling industry is an ex-
tensive and important interest and is
steadily growing. A convention of the
representatives of this industry is in
session at Detroit for the purpose of
considering what can be done to remedy
discrimination by the railroads and
steamship lines against flour in favor of
wheat. In his address the president of
the convention stated that the railroads
not only refuse to make fair and rea-
sonable rates for carrying the product
of the mills, but actually discriminate
against -four for export. There is also
discrimination by the ocean steamship
lines in favor of wheat thus giving an
advantage to the foreign millers over
those of this country. Another diff
flculty encountered by this interest Is
the action of foreign governments in
closing their doors against our -four,
either by high protective tariff or a
registration and it was urged that rem
edy for this would be found in a ma
tional policy of reciprocity.
The complaints of so large an indus
try are certainly entitled to fair con
sideration and so far as railroad dis
elimination is concerned it would seem
that the interest should be able to Sc
cure relief. In regard to reciprocity,
however, the chances of accomplishing
anything that would materially benefit
the milling industry are doubtless very
small. The policy OF foreign countries
in protecting their own industry has
been long established and very likely
no inducement that might be offered
would induce those countries to change
that policy. However, the federation of
American millers should put forth its
best efforts in behalf OF reciprocity,
since 1t will be able to exert no little
influence in union with other interests
favorable to that policy.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-05
oHtU REPuBLroAN CONVENTION.

There is no discord or dissension
among Ohio republicans, which is an
augury OF victory in this years election.
The addresses of Senator Hanna and
Senator Foraker, respectively temporary
and permanent chairmen Of the state
convention, were in complete accord,
while the declaration Of principles is
clear and strong The salient feature
Of the vigorous speech of Senator
Hanna is its earnest and hearty COM
mendation Of President Roosevelt's ad-
minlstration. He declared that it has
been all that republicans hoped for,
showing the most patriotic, unselfish
and energetic devotion to the interests
of the people and the principles OF the
republican party.
The platform, as had been foreshad-
owed, favors the nomination of Mr.
Roosevelt for president in, 1904,
saying that his adherence to the
policies of his predecessor and his
own proved ability In his high
Office show him in every way
worthy of election by the people to be
their chief magistrate. In regard to the
tariff, the platform declares opposition
to all attacks upon the policy of protec-
ton, saying that changing conditions
and the possible benefits Of reciprocity
may call for timely readjustment of
schedules, but protection as a principle
and as a policy must be administered by
the friends of American prosperity and
must not be sacrificed" Enforcement
of the laws against combinations for the
monopoly of trade and other unlawful
purposes is favored and It Is declared
that If further legislation should be
found necessary the republican party
can be depended upon TO enact and en-
force 1t with equity and safety to every
legitimate interest. Legislation to Sc
cure greater elasticity to the currency
and a supply commensurate with the de-
mands of business is favored.
The legislature to be chosen this year
will elect a successor to Senator Hanna
and therefore the party control and
management will be left entirely to him.
With his well known skill in leader
ship and the republicans being united
and harmonious, victory for the party in
November may be regarded as assured.
Ohio's endorsement of President
Roosevelt settles the question of his
nomination by the next republican na-
tional convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-05
A NEW CYCLONE CENTER.
Awful Havoc Wrought in n Few MIN
utes in a Georgia Town.
Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune.
"On horrors head horrors accumulate"
In an instant OF time and without any
warning, out of a clear sky cyclone swept
down upon Gainesville, Ga. on Monday
tearing through its outskirts, but leaving
the main business and residence part un-
touched. and including in it's path of de-
struction the neighboring resorts of New
Holland Springs and White Sulphur
Springs In two minutes time the storm
had passed and the sun was shining again.
but in the wake of the cyclone were 100
dead at Gainesville, thirty-nine at New
Holland and twelve at White Sulphur be-
sides more than 200 injured many OF them
fatally. In these fatal two minutes II is
probable more lives were lost than in
Kansas and Missouri after days OF ex-
posure to fire and food
The region west of the Mississippi, which
is now overfiowed, used to be considered
as the center of cyclonic visitation, begin
ming In the extreme southwest and includ.
ing Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa,
Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota, and end
ing somewhere in the vicinity of Lake ssu-
perior. But during the last three years the
locale OF the cyclone seems to have
changed. In 1900 the hurricane and tidal
wave at Galveston, sweeping away 5000
lives of course overshadowed all other
fatalities, bat during that year the only
two cyclones OF any consequence were In
Texas In October and western Tennessee
In November involving the loss of eighty
nine lives. In lS0i>most fatal cyclones were
in Arkansas and Birmingham, Ala, In
March, but only thirty-four lives were lost
Again in 1902 there were but two where
the loss OF life was large one in Mississippi
In March, loss nifty lives. and one at Goliad,
Tex, in May, loss ia lives. Thus IN these
three years cyclonic damage was confined
almost exclusively to the south. There
was scarcely any damage in the middle
west or southwest
This year the cyclone has now and then
returned TO its old center of operations.
There were i've cyclonic manifestations
during April and May at various points in
Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa, as
well as In Indiana and Ohio, but the com
bined loss OF life was but hfty-tour. while
during the same period there were cyclones
in Arkansas and Alabama which killed
forty-seven. and now June has added lSs
more 10 the number. making lSs lives lost
by cyclones III the southern states this
year. During the last three years and a
half, omitting the Galveston storm, which
was not in the nature OF cyclone, none
OF these twisting winds has been so
fatal as that OF Monday at Gainesville The
iood may be guarded against to some ex-
tent by engineering skill Fire is usually
the result OF human negligence and care
lessness. Human skill and preeaution are
powerless as against the cyclone. ''The
wind bloweth where Il listeth. and thou
nearest the sound thereof, but eanst not tell
whence It eometh and whittier II goeth."
In it, furious moods man II helpless
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-05
THE POSTAL IYVrsTIGAT1oN.

1t is expected that the president will
give direct attention to the postal In
vestigation Immediately after his ar
rival in Washington, when the post
master general will be ready TO submit
for Mr.. ROosevelt's information a state
ment of what has been done. 1t is need
less to say that the matter is one in
which the president must take very
great interest and consequently will
want to know officially all that has been
disclosed by the investigation. There
has been some disposition shown to
criticise Mr.. Roosevelt for not being in
Washington in order to see that the in
quiry was properly and energetically
prosecuted, but the department officials
have been doing their duty faithfully
and could have done no more If the
president had been at the national cap
ital.
There has been persistent effort in
some quarters to make It appear that
Postmaster General Payne has not
pushed the investigation with sufficient
earnestness and vigor, with other
criticism designed TO discredit him in
the public land Mr.. Charles Emory
Smith, former postmaster general, says
in his paper, the Philadelphia Press,
that six months ago Mr.. Payne eontem-
plated a general investigation and over
hauling OF the Postofice department and
took preparatory steps. He states that
the real effective work OF the inquisi-
ton has had the postmaster generals
full sanction and backing. that he and
the fourth assistant postmaster general,
Mr.. Bristow. have cordially and fully Co
operated. while Postmaster General
Payne" says Mr.. Smith. has been res
Olute for vigorous and unsparing work
which should go 10 the bottom of things,
he has not deemed IL either necessary or
expedient that every idle tale OF every
reckless and irresponsible gossip should