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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-03

Hattie in the corner nudged Sadie
Sadie urged Emmy Lou, who, next to the
stout lady, touched her tirnidly. I'VE
have to get out" said Emmy Lou, we've
got to say our parts
mot now" said the lady, reasuringly,
''the program is at the cemetery"
Emmy Lou did not understand, and she
tried to tell the lady.
:"S'h'h," said that person. engaged with
the spectacle and the crowd, "sh-h-"
Abashed, Emmy Lou sat, sh-h-ed.
Hattie arose. It was terrible to rise in
church and at funeral, and the church
was filled, the aisles We're crowded. bu,
Hattie rose. Hattie was St. George and
dragon stood between her and the ex-
hibition. E. --.# d. t--.
She pushed by Sadie and past Emmy
Lou. Hattie was as slim as she was siren
| uous. or perhaps she was slim because
she was strenuous; but not even so slim
little girl as Hattie could push by the
stout lady, for she filled the space.
| At Hattie's touch she turned. Attic she
looked good-natured, the size and pom
derance of the lady were intimidating
She stared at Hattie; people were look
ing; it was in church; Hatties face wa
red. 's'
you can't get to the family said tn
lady, you couldn't move in the crowd
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-03

ers and pupils, the mamas and aunttes
and Uncle Charlie. ga 49,. -"
"An' gran ma" said Hattie.
And the visiting lady, said Emmy
Lou. s.
And our minister" said Sadie.
The gathering Of many people caught
sight of them presently, and came to
meet them, three little girls In mild
mourning. z --n-z 81 ~ .~E
The little girls moved slowly, but the
crowd moved rapidly. ~ l.s>
The gentlemen laughed, Uncle Charlie
and the minister and the papa or two,
laughed when they heard, and laughed
again, and went on laughing, they leaned
against the fence. -:s ...
But the ladies could SEQ nothing funny,
the mamas, nor Aunt Cordelia- That
mild mourning had been the result OF
anxious planning and consultation.
| Neither could Miss Carrie. She said
they had failed her. She said it in her
deepest tones and used gestures.
| Sadie wept, TO rt1le sight of Miss Carrie
recalled afresh the tears she should have
| shed with histrion1c talent.
The parents and guardians led them
home. t.. ..,r
Emma Lou was tired. She was used tc
a quiet life, and never before had beer
in the public eye. .>@&e
| At supper she nodded and mild mourn.
ing and all, suddenly Emmy Lou collapsed
i and fell asleep, her head against he1
! chair. .-@. .,s..!a-. - .-.4. F..
Uncle Charlie woke her. He stood he1
up on the chair and held out his arms
Uncle Charlie meant to carry her as i
she were a baby thing again up to bed.
Come said Uncle Charlie.
Emmy Lou stood dazed and flushed, sh,
was not yet quite awake. e.@et4l
+ Uncle Charlie had caught snatches 0
school vernacular. Come" said he, ''sui
the action to the word. "
Emmy Lou woke suddenly, the word
shifting her ears with ominous import
She thought the hour had come, 1t wa
the exhibition.
! She stood stiffly, she advanced a eau
| .tious foot, her chubby hand described
|, careful half circle. Emmy Lou spoke
| I'VE know not where we go" sal
!, Emmy Lou.
: mo more we do" said Uncle Charlie.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-03

lifted after Emma Lou into the carriage.
and as the door banged their carriage
moved with the rest up the street.
SNow," said Hattie, and Hattie sprang
| to the farther door.
| It would not open. Ihings never VIII
| in dreadful dreams.
THRU the carriage windows the school,
with it's arched doorways and windows,
gazed frowningly, reproachfully. A gentle
man entered the gate and went into the
doorway.
afresh.
| to the driver, but no mortaI ear coulu nay 9
heard above that band.
/. IAN NV grown up brother, an gran ma
| an the rest said Hattie. And Hattie
wept.
III "And the visiting lady next door" said
Enmy Lou She did not mean to weep,
/ tears did not come readily to Emmy Lou,
| hut inst then her eyes fell upon the hand
!: berchief still held by its exact center in
/ her hand. What would the exhibition do
without them?
Then Emmy Lou wept.
i Late that afternoon carriage stopped
at a, corner upon which a school building
stood Since his charges were but in
fantile affairs, the colored gentleman on
the box thought to expedite matters and
drop them at the corners nearest thei1
homes. sE..
Descending, tn colored gentlemen fung
open the door,, and three little girls crep1
forth, three crushed little girls, three limI
, little girls, three little girls In a mild kind
! Of mourning.
; They came forth timidly. They looked
: around They hoped they might reacl
! their home unobserved
There was crowd up the street A
gathering Of people-many people. I
seemed to be at Emmy Louis gate. Hat
5 tie and Sadie lived frther on.
ut must be a fire. said Hattie.
q | But it wasn't. It was the exhibition
|. the principal and Miss Carrie, the teach
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-03
MATHIS AND SADIE K11DTEMrYTNU
&Lo0DzNT TEE:.GAsEE. OF Tf7E, SCHOOL.


tinued to linger at the gate, awaiting the
hour.
"Listen," said Hattie, Il hear music"
There a church across the street.
The drug store adjoined it. It was large
church with high steps and a pillared
portico, and it's doors were open.
Its band, and marching" said Hat
tie.
The orphaned children hurried to the
curb. A procession was turning the cor
ner and coming toward them. On either
sidewalk crowds Of men and boys accom-
panied it.
Its funeral" said Sadie, as II she
intutively OWNED the mournful.
Hattie turned with face Of conviction.
Il know. It's that big generals funeral;
they're bringing him here to bury him
with the soldiers
We'll never see a thing for the crowd"
despaired Sadie.
Emmy Lou was gazing. They've got
plumes in their hats she said.
Lets go over OH the church steps and
see it go by said Hattie, 'fts early :
The orphaned children hurried across
the street. They climbed the steps. At
| the top they turned.
There were plumes and more, there
were flags and swords, and a band led.
But at the church with unexpected
abruptness the band halted, turned, 1t fell
apart, and the procession came thru; it
Of uniforms and swords on either side
from curb to pillar, and halted.
| Aghast, between two glittering files, the
orphaned children shrank into the shadow
behind a pillar, while upstreamed from the
carriages below an unending line-bare-
headed men, and ladies bearing flowers.
Behind, below, about, closing In on every
side, crowded people, a sea Of, people.
| The orphaned children found themselves
swept from their hiding by the crowd and
unwilingly jostled forward into promi-
hence.
A frowning man with a sword in his
hand seemed to be threatening everybody
his face was red and his voice was big
and he glittered with many buttons. Al
at once he caught sight Of the orphaned
children and threatened them vehemently
Here" said the frowning man, "righ
, in here" and he placed them in line.
The orphaned children were appalled,
and even in the face Of the man cried on
In protest. But the man Of the sword dit
not hear, for the reason that he did no
listen. Instead he was addressing a largs
and stout lady Immediately behind them
: "Separated from the family in the con
fusion, the grandchildren evidently-jus
see them in, please" * 81. Is:
And suddenly the orphaned children
. found themselves a part Of the procession
as grandchildren. The nature of a pro
q cession is to proceed. And the grand
g children proceeded with it. They coul
Q not help thmselves There was no tim
d for protest, for, pushed by the crow
!, which closed and swayed above the1
Q heads, and piloted by the stout lady clos
n behind, they were swept into the churc
t and up the aisle, and when they cam
: again to themselves were in the lime
o corner Of a pew near the front.
The church was decked with flags.
n So was the third reader room, It we
! hung with flags for the exhibition.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-03

Besides, promised to see to you. Now
be quiet; she added GROSSLY; when Hat
tie would have spoken. She turned away.
Hattie crept back, vanquished by this
dragon.
80 suitably dressed" the stout lady
was saying to a lady beyond; "grandch1-
dren, you know "-.-
"she says they are grandchildren, "
echoed the whispers around. -. -.-. .
Given their little handkerchiefs have
black borders" somebody beyond replied.
! Emmy Lou wondered If she was in some
dreadful dream. Was she grandchild
or was she an orphan? Her head swami
The service began and there fell on the
Unwilling grandchildren the submission OF
ave. The stout lady cried; she also
punched Emmy Lou with her elbow when
ever that little person moved, but finally
she found courage to turn her head SO she
could see Sadie. ,-.s:-..
| Sadie was weeping into her b1ack-bor
dered handkerchief, nor were they tears
of histrionic talent. They were real tears.
People all about were looking at her sym
pathetically. Such grief in a grandchild
| was very moving.
It may have been minutes, it seemed to
Emmy Lou hours. before there came a
general uprising. Hattie stood up. Sc
| did Sadie and Emmy Lou. Their skirts
no longer stood out jauntily; they were
quite crushed and subdued. - g..
! There was wild, hunted look in Hat
ties eyes. Watch the chance" she
whispered, land rum ,@z~
But it did not come. AS the pews emp.
tied the stout lady passed Emmy Lou on
addressing some one beyond. Hold t.
this ,one,' she said land I'll take. thu
other two, or they'll get tramped in tn,
crowd y
! Emmy Lou felt herself grasped; sh
could not see up to find by whom. Tn
| crowd in the aisle had closed above he
head, but she heard the stout lady behin'
= saying: Did you ever see such an i'll
hammered child?' and Emmy Lou judge,
!; that Hattie was struggling against fate.
Slowly the crowd moved, and, being
/ part Of it, however, unwillingly, Emm
Lou moved too, out of the church an
. ldown the steps. Then came the crashin
t of the band and the roll Of carriages, an
she found herself in the front row on tn
curb. a. ..1
t The man with the brandishing swor
i was threatening violently. Zone NOR
t carriage is here for the family" called tn
9 man with the sword. His face was re
. and his voice was hoarse: His glanc
: in search for the family suddenly fell o
t Emmy Lou. She felt 1t fall
: The problem solved itself for the ma
n with the sword, and his brow cleared
n Grandchildren next" reared the threat
: ering man.
: Grandchildren" echoed the crowd.
d Hattie and Sadie were pushed forwar
e from somewhere, Hattie lifting her vote
d But what was the cry Of Hattie befol
If the brazen utterance Of the band? Sad
70 was weeping wildly.
h Emmy Lou. with the courage Of despai
e cried out In the grasp Of the threatenir
n man, but the man. lifting her into the cal
riage, was speaking himself, and to tt
driver. Keep an eye on then-separate
Is from the family he was explaining, ar
i a moment later Hattie and Sadie WEI
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-03
LEGEND CORRECTED.

Juliet was waiting for Romeo.
But we asked, p1ayfully, why do you
wait on the balcony?''
Because she answered, haughttly, IT
haven't the price of an orchestra seat
Perceiving we had touched on a pain
full subject, we withdrew, leaving the rest
for Shakspere-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-03
REMOTE KIN.

Kind Lady-How many are there In the
family besides yourself?
Little Amy-Four-1nama, pap, sister
and distant relative.
"That is only three. The distant rela-
tive Is not a member Of the family"
"Oh, yes, he is. He, is my brother"
"Your brother? Then he isn't a distant
relative
eyes, ma am; he is in the Philippines -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-03

The giraffe, whom nature has equipped to en-
joy drink. ts less q drinker than the donke7.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-03
Frank II: Spea,manS
',..* = '~,"~ RnlllDAd Stories
Copyyighted BY Frank II. Speayman.
THE NIGHTMAN's STORY

- 49, rs full name was James Giles
pie Blaine Lyons; but his real
1900 name was Bullhead-just
plain Bullhead.
u When he began passenger
braking tho trainmaster put
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
FRESHMAN EIGHT WON.
Defeated Varsity Fellows in a Two
 Mile Spurt To-day.

Defeated Varsity Fellows in Two
 Mile Spurt To-day.
 Gales Ferry, June 5.--In two mile spurt on the river this afternoon, the Yale freshmen eight came in ahead of the varsity eight about half length. The varsity men were in poor form, which was probably due to their long row over the course yesterday after- noon, while the freshmen pulled in fine style at B or 34 stroke. The varsity stroke was 32 or 33.
 These two boats and the four-oared varsity went out from the raft at 9:45, followed by the coaches on the launch Elfhu Yale. The weather was cold and foggy. When the crews had paddled down to the four mile starting line they were. lined up there and sent away, the four-oar having a start of about 15 seconds At the mile the four dropped out because of the wash from the launch which caught up with and pass ed the boat. The other crews kept up the race for another mile, when both stopped, the freshmen having half length lead.
 As this is one of the busiest days for the members of the crews, 25 of them taking examinations, the practice on the river may be brief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
John MCEWQOtt.
STREET CARNIVAL.

More than 2,0O0 people were in the enclosure where the balloon ascension took place last evening on Bank street, and were greatly pleased with the sue cessfm ascension made by Prof Stat ford, who is connected with the Conti- mental Carnival and Circus Co. It was late in the evening before the ascen- sion took place. but there were a large number of people who watched the fire works In mid air and who applauded the daring aeronaut.
 The other features of the carnival and street fair which is holding forth on the lot near the Bank street bridge were largely attended, and there were very few who came away who failed to express themselves in words of praise for the several performances. There are many attractions at the fair, the Oriental show being one of the best, the living pictures and poses and the tricks by the clever magician are very entertaining.
 The museum novelties. Lunette. the flying lady, and the wonderful per formance of St Belmo through the cir cle of knives and fire. the latter being one of the best vaudeville acts ever seen in this city, attracted the atten- tfon of the spectators for two hours or more. The American band gave sev- eral concerts during the evening and aIlded much to tine successful opening of the fair. During the next three days several new and startling acts will be added to the show. The per- formances begin at 7:30 each evening and continue until il.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
CLASS OF TWENTY IONE.
Will Graduate June IS from St Mary's
 School

Will Graduate June>1S from St Mary $
 School.
 The annual commencement day ex- ercises of the graduating class of St NIary's school will be held on Thurs day, June 19 Twenty-one boys and girls will graduate from this well known institution of learning. Miss Angela Maloney captured the highest honor in the class, being. valedictorlan: Miss Nellie Phelan's brightness won for her the honor of being salutatorian. The next in rank are Miss Catherine Healey, third; Frank Barrett, fourth; :; and John Blacker, fifth. Thomas But terly Is the class president and Miss Angela Maloney is secretary of the class. The class motto is '"The End Crownsthe Work" Gold and white have heen selected as the class colors and the daisy as the class flower.
 The following are the names of the members of the class: Mary Shana- han, Annie Noonan, Vincent Maloney, Mary Hapenny, Lulu Murphy Thomas Doo7an Annie Altman, Cecilia Nun gavin. Jeremiah Barry. Jennie Collins, James Mcknight, John Phelan, John Hutchinson Eugene Shields, Joseph Miller, Angela Nfaloney, Nellie Phelan, Catherine Healy, Frank Barrett John Blacker and Thomas BHtterly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
THE STRIKERS STATEMENT.
Says Its Kick Against Wrongdoing Is
 Bearing Fruit.

Says Its Kick Against Wrongdoing Is
 Bearing Fruit,
 The strikers executive committee is- sued their 146th daily statement this afternoon, as follows:
 Twenty one weeks have now elapsed, or will tomorrow, since we wnet out on strike, and at this writing things are practically at standstill, as far as negotiations toward settle nient are concerned. The public inter est is now centered in the proceedings in the superior court, and the company is also apparently watching things there with every attention. Perhaps after these trials have been held and the excitement subsidies the company may condescend to consider the strike situation and do something toward bringing the difficulty to an end.
 "As a proof that what we stated about the rowdyisrn of 4 gang of the strike breakers in the north end section a few nights since Is true we are in formed that a petition has been circu- lated among residents of Pearsallville to be presented to the city officials ask Ing for police protection up there. The residents say that If some protection is not given them by the city against sucn htdeous night work they will form a vigilance committee among themselves and bring some of the rnfscreants to justice.
 IA woman who is in sympathy with the alliance tried to injure one of the strikers the other day, but failed. The striker Is working for an ice concern. and when leaving ice at this woman's house, she asked him if he was not a striker He told her he was. The concern the next day received n note asking that somebody besides a striker leave ice at the woman's house; but the concern. after looking into the matter. made no such change as requested. To comment on such an act Is unnecessary Oh our part.
 "As proof that our fight Is consid- cred just cause, last night a dealer in 3eweIry of South Manchester came up to one of the members of our executive committee. handed him a $10 bill. and wished the boys success in their efforts to get an honest days wages for an honest days work"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
TIMELY. TOPICS

Indian root beer 9c package, three packages for 25c, at the Woodruff Grocery Co.'S.
 Summer cravats. the Keiser-Bara. thea, made to fit the neck perfectly soc to $1.5o, at Jones, Morgan & Co.'S
 Ladies' knit underwear is the theme of Reid X Hughes's ad tonight; either silk or wool to select from.
 You can get negligee shirts at Cur ran's tomorrow for less than the cost of making. Some as low as 3ac.
 When 1t comes to question of men's clothes and furnishings, J. B. Mullings X Son can give you some pointers.
 Try the Colby Sherwood Go for your footwear. They claim to give you more for your money than any other house.
 Special sale on roasts of beef, on poultry and lamb, at Castles to-mor- row. Shoulder roasts 9c.
 Special sale of women's and chill dren's ribbed underwear at Miller & Peck's. New line of trunks and suit cases.
 Native spring broilers, spring lamb, green mint, peas. green and wax beans at Bohl's Peoples market.
 The lowest prices offered yet on beef lamb and poultry at the Public market tomorrow
 Women's jersey ribbed union suits at G1feve. Bisset x Hollands for 29c a suit. Mems black hose Sc a pair.
 Women never tire of talking about the Broclnport shoe sold by Frank, the shoeman.
 The Union Supply Go will give 8 worth of stamps with every dozen of oranges they sell tomorrow.
 The famous Drexel lawn mower at the Hamilton Hardware Co.'S to-mor- row at the special price B.
 Turnbull prints a list for Saturday and Monday that will come up to any thing he has given yet.
 The Ziglazki- Marks Co are selling wall papers and room mouldings at a 15 per cent discount.
 The Hampson-sellew Go have a full line of Quaker ranges, iron beds, parlor suits, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET.
William D. Keenan and James Quin- Ian Presented With Gold Watches.

William D. Keenan and James Quin-
 Ian Presented With Gold Watches.
 The First division, A. O. H., held a meeting last night and passed upon q large amount of important business. After the transaction of the regular business a social session was held for the purpose of taking part in com plmentary banquet furnished by Will liam D. keenan and James Quinlan, who were each awarded a handsome gold watch for disposing of the largest number of combination books for the union fair of the different branches of the order held here recently to raise funds for the erection of a suitable monument in the ,Hibernian plot in St Joseph's cemetery. The program in- cluded addresses, songs and recitations by Chris Talbot Edward Riordan, John r. Sheehan, Francis O'Brien, James Delaney, James Powers and others, Much satisfaction was expressed over the fact that two of it's members sue ceeded in outstripping all competitors in the race for the prize offered by the committee. The division is talking of organizing a rife company and has a committee looking into the matter. Five new members were elected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
FLAMES EAT UP $4o,ooo.
Rendering Plant in Bridgeport Wiped
 Out Early To-day.

Rendering Plant in Bridgeport Wiped
 Out Early To-day,
 Bridgeport, June 5.--The building oc- oupied by the rendering plant of the Plumb < Winton Go and the garbage reduction plant of the Connecticut Abattoir and Oil Go, was totally de- stroyed by fire which broke out late last night and which was not srFbdued until to-day. The fire, 1t is believed by the fire chief, was of incendiary origin, as there was no fire In the build- ing and the watchman who made his rounds shortly before the fire broke out saw no sign of flames.
 \ The building. which was of brick, two stories in height, was filled with such inf1ammable material that it was impossible for the flremen to make any headway against the flames. The water supply. too, was very limited, and only one steamer could get streams on the building. It is estimated that the loss will be about S40,000. which Is partly covered by insurance.
 As a result of the fire the city of Bridgeport to-day has on it's hands a large quantity of garbage to dispose of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
NUTMEG CRAVINGS
Interesting Items Boiled Down for the
 Benefit of Our Busy Readers

Benefit of Our Busy Readers.
 Mir and Mrs John Miller of Canaan slept Monday night in their folding bed and when Mir Miller got out of bed early Tuesday morning the bed in stantly closed up with Mrs Miller in- side it. Mrs Miller was nearly suffo- cated before her husband could rescue her from her perilous position.
 Earl Gibbons of New Haven, 15 years old, was drowned in Lake Whit ney last evening. Gibbons with Charles Fisher hired a canoe and spent a pleasant hour on the lake. Becom ing daring, the boys began to rock the frail boat. Young Fisher was timid but Gibbons tried to reassure fiim, and taking hold of the sides of the boat rocked it with force enough to capsize the canoe. Fisher chung to the bot tom of the overturred canoe, but Glib, bons sank.
 Joseph Curley of Bridgeport was yes a false alarm of fire early last Monday morning. He and crowd of young fellows created a good deal of dis turbance that night, winding up with placing an empty keg on the trolley tracks and ringing the alarm. Sev- eral pieces of fire apparatus narrowly missed running into the keg and being wrecked. The other members of the gang were found guilty of breach of the peace, but jumdgtne cmfwyu F. the peace, but judgment was suspend. ed.
 There was a great demonstration ir Danbury last night because of the ac ton taken by the legislature in pro- viding for normal school in Danbury When Representatives Hoffman and German and Senator Bailey, accom panied by the committee which favor ably reported the bill, arrived at the railroad station they were met by a large crowd headed by band. The party entered carriages and after a short parade the legislat tors Were es- corted to the Groveland hotel, where a banquet was served.