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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
Age of Criminality.

With reference to New York's special
police court for childish offenders. II
Is noteworthy that both British and
American law fl the same age of
criminallty. In defiance Of theology
the legal codes Of all nations regard
man as sinless by birth. Before at
tanning a certain age he is regarded as
incapable Of crime.
In England and America this age ID
years, and before this child can,
not be prosecuted. After Its Tth birth
day a child is accountable for its deeds
but II under Il the prosecution mus
show that he was acting with Grim
inal intent. The same age Of crimi
nallty is held In Russia and Portugal
In France and Belgium a child mus
be s years old before being prosecuted
In Italy and Spain further year Of
grace is accorded.
In Norway. Greece, Austria. Den
mark. Holland and Switzerland, say,
the London Chronicle. the age Is 10
The little German can play pranki
with immunity until IL years old
while in Sweden no posecution is al
lowed when the offender is under 10.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
The Wandering Shade.

As / wandered down the street no
tIced that the said street was paved
with divers and many powders which
doubtless were the remains Of some
ancient fertilization. They were rough
and full Of seams and ridges and val
leys, and | marveled greatly hew the
people of this otherwise progressive
modern city stood for 1t.
Just then a passing vehicle caught
my fancy.
"Gadzooks and by dernw thought l.
"but methinks | will have a ride; for
not since the days when we rode In
sedan chairs and upon joggly war
horses have ridden save on the wings
OF thin mist.
So | climbed upon the wagon and
smlles : shOstly smile Of rare content
ment.
by castor and jing!" quoth l. "bui
this is the real thlngF'
Just then, however. we struck another
of the bowldered places. and. alas! my
spectral spine was driven into my an.
cIent and honorable skull so that was
forced to fade away swiftly and reor
ganize.
For, by my halidom! nothing Of the
days Of yore was ever so soul-destroy'
ing as the things | snag upon In this
modern city.-San Francisco Bulletin
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09

-. sntrance Of Lady Grace. She waa
vsrv glad to see him: asked him wny
he had not been over before, ana a 1nou.
sand questions about his travels ~
Mad beeu talking some twenty minutes
when the door opened, aud to MS suf
nrise Miss Eyre entered. with an air Oh
narfect upconcern. Lady Grace, evident
" not knowing they had seen eacn oInes
that day, introduced them. Ihey oo"eN
coldly. ~
"Thouxh think you have met peloie'
her ladyship remarked, inteErogauVe,y.
"Nfr. Hastings called once at the rarh
70 see my father about somethlns' w
ala not meet as equals" and she Safs
him defiant fash OF her proud eyes
Her ladyship pressed Mr.. Hastings -
dine and stay the night at Endon tAle'
hut he pleaded an engagement at nome
She insisted. however. on his taking iuncn
before departing, and to that be consent,
"a During lunch his hostess discussed
her projects for the coming season. !,
~ am about to appear in new to'e,
she said, with a kind glance at WihiIreu
"thst Of chaperon. | am going TO prihl
out my adopted daughter, and J trus
sbe will not disappoint my expectations.
"Miss Eyre will, doubt not, more tnai
realize the fondest anticipations' sai'
Mr. Hastings. !,
"Sir Clayton has taken house Il
Eaton Square for the season. sne ecu
tinued; "we propose to commence occu
nvIng It in q fortnight. | hope we snai
see YOU constantly. Mr.. Hastings"
~ shall be very glad" assented Erro,
"I propose to be in town a good aeal
and have taken set OF rooms IN ticcs
dilly."
Sir Clayton's voice made itself hear
At this juncture, almost for the nrst time
"Are YOU going back to the Court tni
afternoon. HastingsT
Enrol answered In the Affirmative.
"Then Miss Eyre and | will bear 20
company part of the way. We nave OF
dered the horses for three o'cleck.
| Winifred bit her lip with vexation; an
Mr.. Hastings saw It, and would have el
cused himself had it been possible.
The horses came round; he oRered
mount her.
"No. thank you," she said, coldly;
like to be put up by some one whose SKI
| have tested"
She seemed to delight in wounding hin
She kept persistently on the other SIC
OF Sir Clayton, and scarcely spoke. Pre-
emily they came to gate, from whic
J the two top ralings had been broken.
Come, WinIfred," said Sir Clayto
there is q capital piece Of practice Il
you." The groom had gone up to u
fasten it. Don't open it, Mason" shou
ed the baronet. "Miss Eyre is going
leap it,"
And Winifred Immediately put h
! horse at II. and was over in q nomen
"Does she sit well?' Sir Clayton aske
triumphantly, turning to his companio
Harold Erskne taught her to ride"
, Errors reply was less enthusiastic th'
II would have been il the last senten
had been unspoken. But, nevertheless
: he admired the graceful figure sefo
I him very ardently and genuinely. VIII
] they parted, Sir Clayton pressed him
dine there the following week. Befo
! he answered, he locked at Winlfre
whose gaze was fixed blankly in the d
tance.
"I will make her love mew he vowe
: impatently, and he accepted the invit
ton.
J ITO be continued.)
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
Worships a Big Rag Doll.

Carrying In his arms a huge rag
doll, dressed in the clothing Of his
dead wife, "Jerry" Mooney, a farmer
living near the village Of Montague,
Lewis county, N. Y, goes to his work
In the fields each day.
For fifteen years, ever since his wife,
Molly, died of paralysis, Mooney has
carried this dummy about with him.
He refuses to believe his wife is dead.
After her burial he made rag woman
and dressed 1t in his wife's clothes.
He often places the figure in the fav-
orlte chair of his wife and spends
long evenings before the fire talking
to It. At meal time he draws the
chair containing the figure up to the
table and helps 1t to food. On Sundays
he dresses the figure in the best
clothes his wife had at her death, gets
out all of her jewelry and places Il
about the neck and on the hands Of the
doll.
Week days when he goes to the field
the rag doll is carried by him ant
placed under the shelter Of tree II
summer or In some protected spot II
cold weather. He always carries lunch
con for himself and the doll and nevel
eats the latter's portion.
Mooney and his wife came from
Londonderry, In the north Of Ireland
In the early SOS and settled on |
small farm. They were rigid Cove
nanters and, having no children, liv
ed by themselves. When his wifi
died in 1883, nelghbors, not seeing he
about, called at the house and fount
her dead In bed and her husband sit
ting by the side Of the body talking
to her.
Mooney will permit no one to ente
his house. The existence Of the ra
woman was discovered by persons VIII
watched the house and saw him cal
rying 1t back and forth from the fieldi
On all other subjects Mooney Is RI
tional
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09

A well-dressed lad, the son OF
wealthy parents, recently decided II
would be quite manly to earn few
coppers for himself by selling daily
papers. He stopped a tattered news
boy in the street, and said to him:
"Do you think should be able to
earn money as you do II l bought
some papers and came to this corner
to sell themf"
"why do you want to sell papersf'
"I'm tired Of being idle"
"Well," said the phllosophlc little
newsboy, with q serious air, "d'yei
think you can hold thlrty-six papers ir
one hand. lick three or four boys big
gerun yerself with the other hand
while yer keeps two more OF with yel
feet, and yells 'Evenin' News all tbs
timer
moo, I don't" replied the well
dressed boy.
Then ye are no good In the news
boy biz" replied the tattered philoeo
pher. You'd better get yer people q
prentice yer to somethln' lghtr'
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
rHe WoRp fuLLY EXCLAIMED


When He Understood 1t, "Bssitzes"
Gave the Old Man a New Idea.
Back from the days hard work In
the wheat field the discontented par
ent sat down to interview the young
man who was home from college in
quest of a brief vacation and more
cash.
81 do not comprehend the meaning
Of many words which have appeared
in your letters" complained the par
ent. "For instance, in your last letter
you wrote this: Financial besitzes
are on the blink again l compre-
hend the blink that is what your
education is on up to date, but be
sitzes' is beyond me. Explain"
The young man smiled superior
smile and gracefully lighted a tinted
cigarette. He said:
"'Besitzes' is a new word In the Ian
guage and can be used as substitute
for all the other words-or, rather. II
is word which may be used to ex-
press the universe in its infinite en-
tirety and in minute detail; anythlns
and everything, separately or together
is 'besitzes.' The purpose Of 'besitzes
is to relieve monotony OF diction In
the classics Of the future.
"Thus the reformer will protest
against the 'besitzes' of political abuse
historians will allude to the ancient
Roman 'besitzes' Of Julius Caesar; thu
poet will sing the sweet 'besitHes Of
the springtide; even the parson will
minister to the spiritual 'besltzes' Of
his hock--all the various entities Ii
literature, science, religion, and ar
will be known as the Intellectual be
sitzes.' But that is not ALL"
"You don't sayP'
"'Besitzes are also people ant
things. For instance, in your distin
guished person you represent my owl
parental 'besltzes.' Ha! ha"
Indeed"
"And you are 'besitzes' in a genera
sense"
"Am IT
"You eat 'besltzcs,' drink 'besitzes
and engage in 'besitzes' Merely be
sitzes' comprises all the 'besitzes;' an
It is very odd 'beslt2es' that you shoul
be the 'besitzes' under the remarkabl
'besitzesy Ha! haW
The young man laughed uproarioui
ly, for he was tickled by the fun b
was having with the old man. As th
latter rose to answer the dinner be
he remarked:
"You needn't 90 back to that colleg
l don't believe you are just cut out ft
the classical 'besitzes.' You can n
port for more appropriate 'besitzes'
the wheat field with the rest of us
a. m. tomorrow" kansas City Sta
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
(To be continued.)
PORTUGUESE HOTEL CLOCKS
Their Irritating IN fiueHce Upon stran

Their Irritating IpfineEce Upon Stran'
gers Tryin. to sleep.
1t is the fashion for Portuguese clocks
to strike the hour twice over. Heaven
only knows why, for certainly the peo
pie are not so keen about the profitable
use OF their time that they require to be
reminded thus of Its flight. The habit
is apt to be irritating, especially In the
night, when your bed dixie enough a
straw mattress and bran pillow
chances to be near one Of these mon
sters, which rings Its four and twenty
strokes at midnight, with q pause be.
tween the dozens which merely stimu'
lates expectation. If there are five
clocks in the establishment all with
sonorous works (and the supposition
is reasonably, they will, of course, diff
fer widely, so that twenty-four may be
striking with intervals, during mad.
denlng half-hour.
You may happen to want to know
badly which Of the monsters is the least
mendaeaous, and the bells at your Deo
head communicate with two servants
one a Gallego and the other Portu'
gese. In such a case ring for the
desplsed stranger without hesitation
He will be with you in minute, fresh
and smiling, though half-naked, and
IL he distrusts his own judgment about
the clocks, he will not mind saying 30
and will hasten to awaken the landlord
himself rather than that you shoulC
remain In doubt. regret to add tha
his more concelted fellow servant will
more probably say whatever first comei
to his tongue, more heedful Of his owl
comfort than Of your desires. Thus Il
the installation Of the Gallego waite
in Portugal justified. as that Of the Ger
man-Swiss with us.-Chambers Jour
nal.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
As Others See Us.

"You always say the wrong thing at
the right time, Henry" said Mrs.
Packem. "Now, l always think twice
before l speak"
"Yes, my DEAR" replied the meek and
Iowly Henry, "but you are one Of those
rapid-fre thinkers"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
Thia should BE Considered.

"It's no business Of the public's," p"
said the beautiful helress, whether
an American girl chooses to buy an
automobile, a dog or an earl"
"Oh, but you forget" replied the
man, that we are In the automobile
and dog business ourselves"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09

'"The impromptu speaker may be all
right IN his way" said Deacon Jones.
but as for me. give me the ministS
who writes bis sermons every time"
"whyT asked Deacon Smith.
HE Is more likely to realize their
length" was the significant reply.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
Then aud Now.

"When l was courting my wlte'
said the sad-faced man, I'VE were TWO
souls with but a single thought"
How about you at the present VIII
ingT asked the inquisitive youth.
I'VE still have but single Thought "
replied the proprietor Of the sad vis-
age. I'VE both think we made fools
Of ourselves"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09

Reminder of Old Times.

A rich man who has Joined the
multitude in New York since his quick
fortune came to him was entertaining
friends at dinner the other night. The
service was magnificent and 80 was
the dinner. The wife. gorgeously clad,
reigned over the table. During lull
in conversation the rich man watched
a servant who was dexterously remov'
ing crumbs from the table. Then he
looked down the glistening table al
his jeweled wife and remarked:
"Sadie, remember when you used te
shake the tablecloth out Of the back
door to the hensT'
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
A PhiIoaopher.

A Philosopher.
Wouldn't you like to be able to
write great novel"
"And lose all my pleasure in reading
novels? | should say notP'
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
Protected Herself,

"Why does Manners take his wife
with him everywhere that he goesr
80 that he won't have to explain to
her where he has been IL he leaves her
at home"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
Her Speciality.

He (at the reception)-And you
neither sing nor play2
She-No.
He-Then l suppose you either read
or paintf
She-No; my speciality Is giving iml-
tations of the society young man.
He-H0w's thatl
She-I merely sit around and try to
look intelligent.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
Comets Lighter Than Air.

Professor Babinet has proved that
comets. Instead of having a solid body
with a gaseous tail. are much lighter
in weight than our air. Even II q
comet were TO strike the earth II would
hardly penetrate its atmosphere.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
Funny Part,

City Nephew-Wouldn't 1t be funny,
Uncle Nicodemus, to pull the old
mules tail2
Uncle Nick-I can't say about tn
funny part av 1t, but It 'ud be dinged
apt to be fatal-Baltimore American.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
The Pleasant Way.

Tess-Yes, Mr.. Trotter was on my
card for one dance last night and |
enjoyed 1t very much.
Jess-Nonsense! He's as clumsy as
an elephant
Tess-I knew that, so induced him
10 sit 1t out.-PhIladelphla Press.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
Friendly Tip.

Miss Screecher-Papa is thinking Of
giving my voice trial.
Mr.. Bluntleigh-Well, hope for
your sake he'll not select a jury from
among your neighbors.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
stsudinq bv the Contract,

y "When went to work for you" pro
tested the salesman, you said / might
stay here as long as l liked"
80 you may" replied the merchant
"But after next week your salary will
stop"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
Annther Variation.

Ethel-There, I've forgotten to at
tend function to which ! was invited
How careless.
George-You should have an engage
ment calendar.
EtheI-Oh, George, this is 30 sudden.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
Not IIaad to Waiting.

Mrs. Wlckerby Ito new girD-Eunice,
you will be expected, of course, to wait
on the table.
New Girl-I've generally EFT when
the rest Of the family did, ma'am.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
wh.t EnoIanf's Navv Costa

The navy which gives England the
supremacy Of the seas costs $155,OO0.
900 q year, or a little more than th,
United States pays IN pensions.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
Fate Of the Moderns.

Tommy, where do people go who
deceive their fellowmenP"
"To Europe"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
He waited for the Finish.

lie WaHtSu AOT Inv HA
Before a man is married." said the
humorous lecturer, "he is only half q
man"
"There," said the maid of uncertain
age as she nudged her escort, "did
you hear that?"
"And after marriage" continued the
lecturer, 'he loses his identity entire
ly."
"Yes," answered the escort afore
said, II heard that"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
RaIse Paw OF Employes.

The New Zealand government Is rails
ing the wages Of Its railway employs
to the extent OF 100000.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09

The average savings bank deposit u
this country Is more than S4O0; In al
European countries Il Is sbout 500
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
s,uns In the Windows.

He-They say the eyes are the win
dows of the heart. Now, when look
at your eyes
she-I hope you notice the signs In
the windows.
He-Slgns? What signs?
She-"No admlttance except on bust
ness."-Philadelphia Press.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
PopuIar Phrases

what s a sharp intake Of the
breathT
1T generally precedes q rapid output
Of talk"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09

"No, Jimmie, am not going to Mag
gle Mulligan's partyl The Mulligans
amt in our set, an l don't like Mag
gle, an I've got nuthin' to wear. an
besides amt been invited, anyhow
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
Considered as an Investment.

"Do'you think your flying machine is
safer
Safer exclaimed the inventor. Il
should say sol Why. my lectures are
paying me 90 or 20 per cent on my
original investment. - Washington
Star.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
ueated Clovea for Motormen.

Electrically heated gloves and shoes
are proposed for motormen.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-07-09
Rrnm Rnd tn Mornn.

It TUEW Thu 70 VFVE"Ns
Doctor-Did those powders gave
you have the desired effect?
Patient-No; my insomnia is worse
than ever.
Doctor-Is that SO?
Patient-Yes; why, l can't even 81
to sleep now when it is time to get up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
FOB JEFFERSON MEMORIAL.
Theatrical Managers Of the Country
Asked to Aid Project.

w. 8. Mexican, secretary Of the Thomas
jefferson Memorial Association. has written
theatrical managers throughout the country
asking If they will devote per cent OF the
gross receipts Of their respective houses
Monday, April 13 the one hundred and six
tieth birthday anniversary Of the author OF
the Declaration of Independence, to the
memorial fund.
Accompanying the request is fac-simile
letter from the veteran actor, Joseph JEFF
ferson, which is as follows:
palm BEACH Fla, February 4. 1903.
.'Mr w. s. Mexican:
Dear Sir-I have today received your let
ter inclosing a circular to- the theatericai
managers Of America. Permit me to say
that the erection in Washington OF memo
rial to the author of the Declaration OF In
dependence has my warmest sympathy.
and 1 have no doubt that the theatrical
managers, as well as the members OF my
profession, will cheerfully respond to your
modest request.
1T open my spring season in Nashville on
the 18th of April, Thomas Jefferson's birth
day. and will be pleased to contribute the
exceedingly small percentage OF the receipts
you ask in aid Of the memorial.
81 JEFFERSON"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
TOLD BY THE CAPTAIN.

Having used 1t in my family with wonderful
rather Johns Medicine for tonic and body build
er." (Signed) Capt. W. c. Braisted Supt. New
York Fire Boat, New York City. This old pre-
scrption cures all throat and lung troubles end re-
Itores to health and strength those who are weak
and run down. Remember, it is not a patent rued-
icine, but the prescription of the Eminent Special
ist who prescribed it for the late Rev. FIR John
OBrien Of Lowell, Mass, by whom 1t was recon-
mended and from whom it derived its name II
your druggist does not have 1t, send 81 for a
large bottle, express prepaid-Carleton & Hoyey
Co. Lowell Mass
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
scho1astics of Monastic Order.

Eighteen scholastics from French coll
leges of the Marist order have recently been
received at the Marist College on the
grounds of the Catholic University In
Washington. The young men are training
for the priesthood and It Is probable, after
their ordination. that they will be sent to
the various missions In the South Sea
Islands and other missions under the direc-
ton of the Marista. It Ia stated the stu-
dents came to this country on account OF
recent legislation In France against reiig-
fous associations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
BY A KENTUCKY DOCTOR.

Dr. L. A. Crinnian of Stanley, KY, says: my
sister is past So old, and she gets about more
like young person than old, since taking
Father Johns Medicine which has done her SO
much good. I shall recommend it to the other
physicians in this section" (SgneD L. A. Grim
man. MD. Cures colds throat and lung troubles;
makes flesh and builds up the body-not a patent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

EnEE The New Idea Fashion
Milo Sheet" free to everybody.
It always contains valuable ideas. Call
for 1t at Pattern Counter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
REV. RICHARD ROLAND
A LETTER WRITTEN FOR THE
BENEFIT OF OTHERS.

Rev. Richard Boland, rector Of ST. Michaers
parish. Lowell, Mass, writes as follows: Father
johns Medicine is unoqualed as preventative of
bronchial and lung diseases which have been work
ing such terrible havoc in our climate We have
used 1t ourselves and find 1t most beneficial In
cases Of prolonged coughs and bronchial irritatons
Its use renders the voice flexible and pleasant and
1t is for this reason invaluable to all public
SDa Tor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10
Accidentally Shot.

A young man who gave his name as John
South. and said his home is in Johnson
vile. Tenn. called at the Emergency Hos
pital yesterday afternoon and asked to be
treated for pistol shot wounds of the hand
and leg. He said he was on the road with
another man and the latter shot him acci-
dentally. The bullet passed through his
hand and lodged in his left leg. He was
able to leave the hospital after his wounds
had been dressed. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

0~ W. ~
5000 yards Embroid-
cry Edges. Beadings
and Insertings: s to o
inches wide: regular
Csc. to SOC. values;
yard
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RACING With OLD AGE,

Mr.. I. II. Hancock of Ringvile. Mass, is II
years old. He says: II never thought would be
really DID, but felt myself growing weaker and
knew old age upon Since taking Father
Johns Medicine, am feeling like young
again. recommend 1t to all who need building
up Cures all throat and lung troubles; makes
flesh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-10

The explosion of ian Oil stove caused a
slight blaze inj the, house of J. s. Wagner,
2O2 18th street, northeast. this morning
about $40 bo9 hut an 1ba alarm was turned
tinguished before. the arrival of the fire.
men. Nc damage, resulted.