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SIR JOHN soANE's WHIM.
The Practical Joke "a Celebrated Man

The Practical Joke "a Celebrated MAN
played ON POsterity.
One OF the most famous Of postmor-
tenn jokes was that perpetrated by the
donor Of the celebrated Soane museum
Of pictures and other valuable objets
Dart to England, the late Sir John
Soane, who died in 1887. In his Will
Sir John made provision for the OPEN
ing of three sealed cupboards on GER
tain specified dates in the presence OF
the trustees. In 1865, that is to say
almost thirty years after the death or
the testator, the first Of the mysterious
receptacles was with much ceremony
and breaking Of seals opened In the
presence of a committee Of men, with
the then president of the Royal acad-
emy, Sir Il. Grant, at their head. In
stead Of a priceless treasure or some
evidence that would throw an entirely
new light upon some doubtful incident
in political history the contents OF the
cupboard proved to be worthless ac-
counts, letters and stationery.
Twenty years passed by, and the III
terest that had smoldered after the
disappointment of 1866 was again
famed into fame at the prospect Of
breaking the seals Of the second cup
board, at which rite there were pres
ent among others DR.. Alfred Water
house, n. A., and Sir dhen Dr.) B. w.
Richardson. Like the cupboard mention
ed in the we'll known nursery rhyme, Sir
Johns second cabinet proved bare"
of any sensation, the contents being
chiefly composed of letters relating to
certain long forgotten family quarrels
that had not even the merit of being
interesting. If some of those author
lied to be present at the opening Of
the third and last receptacle of mys.
terry were dubious about the profit that
would accrue by letting the light Of day
fall upon the contents thereof after
sixty years darkness one at least, Sir
B. w. Richardson, looked forward
with unabated interest to that day in
1896 when the last seal would be
broken and the mystery solved, but he,
alas, died just two days before the
ceremony was performed, and the fact
that Sir John had played a practical
joke upon posterity was duly confirm
ed by the presence of a collection Of
perfectly worthless letters and papers
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-05
MERRY MEALTIMES.
The Table No Place For Fault Find
ing, NaggIng and Strife.

Has 1t ever been your lot to sit at
table with a group Of young folks who
ate the meal in silence or, with few
constrained remarks, looked askance at
the head of the family before ventur-
ing on any remark? l have seen such
a sight on more than one occasion.
Doctors have told us over and over
again of the beneficial results arising
from u meal eaten with a contented
frame of mind and with cheerful sur
roundings; but sad to say, there are
many households where each meal Is
constant scene of pickering nagglng
and fault finding.
This Is not only the case where there
are young children, who require
reprimand occasionally for careless
ness, but am speaking of those homes
where the girls and boys are well into
their teens. Wrong is that parent, Ell
ther father or mother, who chooses the
hour when all are assembled round
the table to mention some half forgot
ten grievance or to find some fault.
If any trivial thing has been done
wrong or any duty omitted wait until
dinner or tea Is over before you scold,
blame or reprimand. Let the food
which God gives us for the purpose Of
nourishing and sustaining our bodies
have the opportunity of accomplishing
that end, which cannot be the case If
every mouthful is swallowed with Ell
ther a sarcastic word or an uncompli-
mentary remark. More indigestion,
nervousness and other arrangements
are caused by the too common fault of
uncomfortable mealtimes than many
people would suppose, and 1t is our
positive duty, which we should all try
to remember, to make those hours Of
the day cheerful and agreeable to the
children and to set them an example
which you would be the first to notice
and approve in others.-Scotsman
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AS the years increase the Youths
Companion endeavors to keep pace with
them in all that is wise, beautiful and
progressive, and not only to retain but
to deserve the honorable and exception
ally high place it holds in the confidence
and affection Of three generations of
readers. The greatest living authors in
all branches of literature continue to
contribute to it.
Among the series of articles will be
one on the occupation of the farmer in
many parts of the world-in England, in
Ireland, in India, in Argentina, etc,
The annual announcement number
of the Companion, describing the prin.
cipal features of the Companions new
volume, will be sent to any address, free.
The new subscriber for 1904 will receive
all the issues of the Companion for the
remaining weeks of 1903 free from the
time of subscriptions also the Compan-
ion calender for 1904, Autographed in
II colors and gold.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION.
144 Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass.
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Salvation Army Revival.

The Red Crusade brigade of the Sal
walton Army of The Dalles, Oregon,
will conduct a series of special revival
meetings commencing Tuesday, Novem-
Der 3, and including November 8. An
excursion of Salvationists will come
from Portland and arrive at The Dalles
November 3, accompanied by a string
band, which will unite with The Dalles
forces, and will hold open air meetings
during the noon hour. Afternoon
meetings at 1880 during this soul saving
campaign. An invitation is extended
TO "Whosoever will may come" and
participate in the blessings. Yours in
the war.
LIEUTENANT ANTHoNAY, Command
LIEUTENANT BosToN, ing Officers.
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The Sahan Chair.

The sedan chair Is named after Sc
dan, the town where 1t was first used.
The earliest mention of 1t in England
occurs In 1881. Early in the following
century the Duke of Buckingham
caused much indignation by its use in
London, People were exasperated at
that no0leman employing his fellow
men to take the place of horses to car
ry him. Prince Charles brought from
Spain in 1923 three curiousIy wrought
sedans, two of which he gave to the
Duke Of Buckingham. A few weeks
after their introduction Masslnger pro-
duced his play, THE Bondman," and
in IL he thus adverts to the ladies':
For their pomp and care being borne
In triumph on mems shoulders.
The reference is doubtless to Buck
ingham's sedan, which was borne like
a palanquin.-"Bygone England"
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on teams for the interior. He says the
amount of freight is surprising, and he
has all the hauling he can do.
The bowling alley at Bingen has been
reopened and is patronized by the lovers
of the game from far and near.
Sc. Hadley Bingen's lone storekeeper,
is doing good business He keeps good
assortment of goods for country trade,
and being at no expense for rent or help,
can sell as cheap as the same goods can
be procured anywhere. He is also post
master for Bingen. Mr.. Hadley is a
veteran of the civil war, having served
in the 9th Iowa cavalry.
Theodore Sukesdorf, justice of the
peace for White Salmon precinct, has
been a resident here for 20 years. When
a railroad is built down the north side
of the Columbia, Bingen will be good
town, and Mr.. Sukesdorf's farm will
make fine site for the town. On his
place is an apple orchard planted As
years ago, and the trees are doing good
service today. One tree. a Duchess of
Oldenburg, measures two feet across
the stump.
Judge A. r. Byrkett, adjoining the
Sukesdorf place on the west, has fine
body of land containing 9l8 acres. This
is the old Joslyn place. considered the
best ranch for general purposes in Kick
itat county. The judge has lately COM
pleted an extensive addition to his house,
making it one of the most comfortable
country homes to be foundin the North
west. He has lately reclaimed some of
his best land by tile drainage. He is
now setting this land to strawbe rries,
which will give him 20 acres in berries.
The judge makes complete job of every.
thing he does, and his land being of the
very earliest, he will soon be reaping
rich returns from his strawberries alone.
Going on down the trail to White
Salmon landing, the Glacier man found
Sam Ziegler at work on his new house.
Mr.. Ziegler is building a $l,7O0 house
on the solid rocks near the bluff on his
place, from which he will have a com.
manding view of the Columbia river and
the grand scenery on the Oregon side.
Mr., Ziegler is one of White Salmon's
most industrious citizens and we are
glad to know OF his prosperity.
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For Timber Claim Holders

Portland Oregonian, October %.
Here is something of interest to those
holding timber claims:
When the publication of an alleged
new Interpretation by the United States
land office of portions of the timber and
stone act was first made by the news
papers there was considerable excite.
mentand no little CONSERVATION among
the large number of people in this sec.
tion who are awaiting patents to TIM
Der claims as well as those who have
made entries and not yet proved up.
In the latter class was Charles w
StrOther, young attorney of Yrekn.
who, in accordance with his usual pru-
dent custom, concluded to ascertain I've.
yond question his status before making
final proof, and to this end he com.
municalcd with the authorities direct.
Tie stated plainly that he had no i'm.
tenti0n of living ou the land or in
dividually making any personal use of
the timber thereon, but that the entry
was made 10y him for his own use and
benefit, in the sense that he intended
to hold the same until he could sell To
advantage ia the future.
He stated that he desired TO know
whether there was prospect of his
patent being held up hy the depart.
ment and his muuey forfeited in case
he should proceed to prove up. The
following reply should effectuaily dis
pei all doubts concerning the rights nf
individuals in the premises:
Washington, ID. C.-Charles W.
Strother, Lawyer, Yreka-Dear Sir Re-
ferring to your letter of the 29th ult.,
relative to the suspension Of your tim
Ter aud stone entry, you are advised
that if you made a satisfactory showing
that your entry was made for yourow n
use and benefit aud there is nothing
more tn impeach YOUR good faith than
the mere fact that you made the entry
for investment with intent to sell the
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-05

A south sea islander at the close Of
religious meeting offered the follow
ing prayer: 20 God, we are about to
go to our respective homes. Let not
the words we have heard be like the
fine clothes we wear-soon to be taken
Off and folded up in box till another
Sabbath comes around. Rather, let
thy truth be like the tattoo on our
bodies ineffaceable till death."-Carle-
toms Magazine.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-05

To explain why his trip had proved
30 poor, a commercial traveller once
wrote long account OF how the
weather had affected business In the
territory In which he had Travelled. In
due time he received this reply from
bis hrm: Eve get our weather reports
from Washington. Don't send us any
more. What we want is orders"
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From South Africa,

Arthur Chapman writing from Dur
ban, Natal, South Africa, says: GAS a
proof that Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy is suitable cure for cd and young,
pen you the following "A neighbor of mine
had child just over two months old
1t had very bad cough and the parents
did not know what to give it. suggested
that if they would get a bottle of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy and put some
upon the dummy teat the baby was
sucking it would no doubt cure the
child. This they did and brought about
quick relief and cured the baby -"
This remedy is for sale by all druggists
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-05

"a young American girl, on her first
trip to Italy, entered shop in search
of black darning WOOL" says O writer
In Harper's Bazaar. "She spoke no Ital-
ian, the clerk spoke no English, She
pantomlmed darning a hole and point
ed to her stocking. The clerk brought
white darning cotton. She showed
that her stocking was black, and black
darning cotton was produced. But size
wanted wool. A long pause, then
'Ba-aP bleated the American girl. She
got the WOOL"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-05

A gentleman whose one glass eye
has served him for years had the mis-
fortune to drop It, 1t smashed TO
atoms. This happened when he was
far away in the country. He inquired
of a friend where was the nearest
place for him to go and get refitted.
why don't you call upon the girl
you were flirting with all last night"
his friend inquired "She has a first
class reputation for making eyes,
Punch.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-05
A Natural Mistake.

II was just telling our friend here,
Molly, that it was storming on the day
of our marriage"
Surely not, Hiram The weather
was perfectly lovely"
swell, well! don't know how got
so mixed up about it-probably because
it's been storming ever sincey-Atlanta
Constitution.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-05

land at some future indefinite time
and in this manner realize a profit on
the money invested, this office holds
that such entry is not made in viola
ti6n of law and should be passed to
patent. j. H. FTMPLE,
Acting Commissioner
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A HapDy Man.

There is no happier man in Hood Riv-
er than the man who has a strong body
and steady nerves, or who,if he has not,
has gone to Williams pharmacy and
bought Palmo tablets, the great tonic
that costs only soc per box, and are
guaranteed with cash coupons in each
box, for all forms of weakness.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-05

IF you're so hard up" said the easy
mark. who was temporarily unable to
extend the accommodation asked,
why don't you borrow some money
IRON TitefstY'
Heavens, no." exclaimed the other.
Why. be always expects to be paid
back. k."-Chicago Post
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FaxornhIx Mruek.

Papa, have-have you seen Harold
since you told him be was too poor TO
think of-Of marrying mel"
"Yes. ran across him at the club
last evening. We got into cOnversn-
ton. and he struck me-er"-
Struck you! Oh. papaW
"Struck me as quite an agreeable
young man. understand bis uncle
has left him $2O0,OOO."-Kansas City
Journal.
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Humble Admlrer-Are the characters
In your book drawn from real nfey
Naughty AuthOr-Did you ever sre
such interesting people in real life ss
my charactersi-SomerviIle Journal
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Che Knanu Her nnd

Smithers-Do you know any one WIN
has a horse to SELF
She-Yes; l suspect old Brown has.
Smithers-Why?
She-Well, papa sold him one yester'
day.-London Punch.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-05

Sincerity is the basis of all true
friendship. Without sincerity II Is
Eke a ship without ballast
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-05

4 show of daring oft conceals great
eOwardice-Lucan
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-05

John Henry, I'll thrash you soundly
If l ever catch you telling another
story that isn't true"
"And yet, ma, heard you say to the
minister that | had great Imagination" :"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-05
The Temnerature.

"Why do you watch the thermometer
on the wall so closely2" queried the In
valid.
Because" replied the unframed
nurse, "the doctor said If the tempera-
ture got any higher l was to give you
another dose of quinine"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-28
WESTERN DIST. MEETING
Federated Club Women Will Meet
in Adrian Next Year and Elec-
ted an Adrian President.
Special to The journal.

Special to The Journal.
Worthington, Mimi, May pa two
days session Of the fifth annual meeting
of the western division Of the second dis
.trict Federation Of Women's club opened
here Tuesday in the Presby terrain church.
There were about forty delegates from
outside towns present. The wet weathar
that has prevailed, kept many from at
tending.
Owing to the death of the president,
Mrs. C.. A. Forbes and the absence OF
other ranking officers, Mrs. II. w. tDoo-
little, of Worthington, was elected pres1-
dent pro tenn and Mrs George W.sWilson,
recording secretary. Mrs. g. H. Curtis
pronounced the invocation; Mesdames =.
r. Durfee and A. E. Hart sang solos and
Mrs. Wilson Aull rendered a pipe organ
solo, Mrs. G. H. Sibley extended well
come, responses being made by Mrs. A. H
LaDue, Of Luverne. Mrs. D. Shell read
| a memorial Of the deceased president
The state federation president, Mrs. La
/ Penotierre, was present and In few re-
marks, stated that a visit at the Iowa
state meeting had convinced her that pa
pers by the Minnesota club women were
superior to those Of Iowa, and thought
permission to discuss subjects preferable
Ito the Iowa plan, where discussion was
not permitted.
/ At the evening session Professor Maria
4 Sanford gave a lecture on Rome with
tstereopticon views. After the lecture the
large parlors Of the church, beautifulls
decorated were thrown open for re-
sIception. Professor Rudolp Geyerman's
4 orchestra from Brewster was present and
q played some unusually fine selections.
The second days meeting closed at {
late hour last evening and was pronounced
.by the state president to be a most inter
Testing meeting. An invitation extended
from Adrian to hold the meeting ther.
81 next year. was accepted The following
8 officers were elected.
d President, Mary Becker, Adrian; vic
4 president, Mrs. q. Crossman, Fulda: re
a cording secretary Mrs. G.. HI Sibley
s. Worthington; corresponding secretary
1 Mrs Sullivan, Adrian; treasurer, Mrs
Il Chaplin, Luverne; standing committees ap
lpointed by chair Resoluti ons Mrs. Hol
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comb, Kelley, Luverne; Campbell, Adrian;
constitution, Brown, Luverne Eastwood,
Heron Lake; Wilson, Worthington; Gre
dentials, Rae, Luverne; Caldwell, Pipe
stone; Manson, Worthington; hammers,
Heron Lake. Business, Becke, Crossman,
Madam Porter.
An attempt was made to amend the
constitution by changing the word must
to may thus permitting any club to affil-
late with the sub district federation.
Owing to it not being presented In proper
form and question as to whether the
state federation would object or not the
subject was laid until the fall meet
ing Of the state federation.
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PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

DR.. W. s. Laton is home from California.
D. Rosenstein has gone to Europe for the
summer. &sS
q Mr.. and Mrs. T. 9. Thompson have returned
from the Pacific coast
(, Mrs. F. s. Head returned yesterday morning
from two weeks visit in Fargo, N d.
The Fortuna Euchre club will meet tomorrow
afternoon with, Mrs. w. T. Truscolt, 21O6
Fourth avenue N.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ J. Gill and Mr.. and Mrs.
W. H. Gibbs have gone to Kansas City to at
tend the Court Of Honor convention
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Bank will leave Tuesday eve
ming to sail from New York on the Furst Bis
marck for a three months trip in Europe.
The Busy Izzy Social club will give stag
party Sunday to Medicine Lake. Buses will
leave at a.: m. from Twentieth and Washing
ton avenues N.
An apron and necktie party will be given by
the b. Ms tomorrow evening in Durnham's
hall. Dupont and Twentieth avenues N. Music
will be furnished by Potter's orchestra.
The Home Dramataic Society was organized
last evening at the home Of Miss Lillian Jeffry,
3S4 Fifteenth street, Officers will be elected
made.
Mrs. G. II. bennington and two children leave
for Winnipeg tonight on visit to their rela.
Jessie Allan to Bert Monkman Of the Canadian
Pacific Railway.
Northwestern people. at New York hotels are
simmons; Holland; ". Y. Heireianger, =: S.
Woodworth Duluth-St Denis, Miss R. Markell.
The Smart Set was entertained by Miss Beth
Miller last evening at her home 1900 Thirty
second avenue N. Officers were elected as fol-
lows: Miss Maude Smith, president; Miss Cor
nellie Button, vice president; Miss Alice Late,
secretary and treasurer.
Mrs. ]. Dackcheider of 1918 Fremont avenue :
gaxe dinner Tuesday evening in honor Of her
prise for Miss feel The guests were Mines ne
Potter and and Ryan Misses Tlis and Louise Kost
tin Bertha lie Roche, Grace Washburn Maud
Kibble. Mary Commers, Ada Miller, Helena Gel.
nitz and Addie Malshaw. slE. ~ ! -.-;3s>
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ming uu Among the latest arrivals are

filling up. Among the latest arrivals are ).
H. Chapman and family.
Frank G. O'Brien and wife OF Minneapolis
have been enjoying week at the lake, and VIII
not return to the city for several days.
H. " Fiheld and family are occupying the =; y.
Moody house near Gideons Bay. Mr.. F1held 9
parents are located in one OF the Hanson cot
tages for the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Won Ende and daughter spent
Saturday and Sunday as guests at the nome OF
Mr...and Mrs A. Il. Norton of Tonka Bay. Ihey
made a trip both ways on their automobile.
N. p Broom is excavating for a modern house Is;
near the lake front ut Excelsior. The mouse VIII
no completed in time for occupancy this winter,
and it win be occupied permanently by George
r
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-28
MISS HANNA,s WEEPING.

Cleveland, Ohio, May 2S.-Plans for the we'd
ding of Miss Ruth Hanna to Joseph Medill Nc
Cormick, of Chicago, are maturing. While no
formal announcement has been made, it has been,
learned that there will be reception after the.
wedding, which is to take place in st. Paul's
church at noon. For the wedding breakfast at
the residence of Senator and rms Hanna those
invited will consist only Of the members of the
two families aside from the president and the
hOuse guests S;aE II - .tzSE f%>
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-28
Authors Study Club.

Mrs. Wills S. Jones and Mrs. II. y. Hos.
kinson entertained the Authors Study
club informally this afternoon at the home
Of Mrs. Jones on Second avenue s. The
guest of honor was Mrs. George EValen-z
tine who leaves Sunday to make her home
in Des Moines, Iowa. Snowballs and
lilacs furnished a charming decoration
thru the rooms and guessing games We're
the amusement. There were twenty-five
Guests. tz III IS 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-28
Low summerTourlst Rate

via Chicago Great Western railway:
Round trips to Colorado, Utah. Black
Hills, New Mexico and Texas points.
Tickets on sale daily to Sept. 30.
Good to return Oct. 81. For further In
formation apply to Z. G. Rains. general
agent corner Nicol1et avenue and Fifth
street, Minneapolis. SIS IS.
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CLUB NOTES.

Prospect Park Mothers Circle, will hold q
social meeting at the home of the president, Mrs.
f. F. Lindsay, tomorrow afternoon, at .
o'clock. #
w G. T. q. silver-medal contest will be
held tomorrow, evening in the Volunteers OF
America hail. A6 Hennepin ay.
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For Maternity Hospital.

Mrs. w. M. Lawrence entertained few
OF the ladies Of the First Baptist church
Yesterday at a thimble bee for Maternity
hospital. Among those present was Mrs.
Mary I. Burnette,5 the Inatron of the hos
| pital Refreshments were served.