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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-14
: BLOW UP, BLOW DOWN.

~ 81 It COOL sunny morning we approached
volcanic peak Of the Rockies It quite windy
all carried parasols it quite difficult for
me to keep from blowing away, as was the highest
stronger gust than ever swept me into a vast
hole nearly mile in circumference. When felt my
self falling falling falling, if would touch
the bottom a queer feeling came But luck
lily I had hung to parasoI which was rather
stronger than usual Ugh What that that
felt cold? began struggling around and now did
let of parasol had fallen into river which
rather cold after the air had been falling
thru. got out. and hungry and thirsty took
a good drink of water, but it not=very good. 4
caught few fish, but did not know where to cook
them. After wandering around while thought of
lava and cooked the fish, but they tasted much like
the water. Then saw something light which drew my
attention. Walking rapidly towards it found to be
vein ofygod. I broke off large piece which enabled
find my way better. + saw lots of gold. silver
copper and other minerals while walking along.
A the volcano preparing for eruption I
got ready to go up with it. One day little later
found myself moving upward as fast as had come
down. A. sudden burst of light proved that out
of that place landed the mountain SIDE where
found my friends waiting for Il brought several
things with which showed to my friends
and walked homeward I told them Of my visit
to the center of the earth. arrived at home none
the worse account of my adventure.
Fifth Grade, Harlan Upham.
Central School. Grafton, N. D. %
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It was in the winter and boys had found cave
foot of tall tree We had not been into It but
were going Saturday. So on Saturday early
and met with lunch accoutreYnents.
we nid about going in at first but at last said
would lead. The entrance small and had to
crawl hands and knees, but went on the
cave grew larger until we could all stand There
were paths going in many directions, sat down
and voted which should take and how far
should co. of the boys said, Lets take the path
leading down and to the end Of and we agreed.
for bent all the adventure possible. We
did not know going toward the center OF the
earth All around us was nothing but limestone. AS
we kept the walls turned to granite marble that
warmer and the rocks softer We went and on
til came to crevice In the floor We could not see
the bottom but heard the water ripping as il it
going stones and we knew it was under
ground stream We jumped across and came to great
round hole above AS we looked upward could
the stars shining In the sky This we knew to be
the crater OF volcano. getting hot that
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-14

not show the whale how ignorant and gladly
followed him far down into the center of the great
ocean On our way we saw many curious things
shells of all and descriptions and beautl-
full beds OF seaweed. At last we reached the kings
castle It very large building, built entirely OF
coral and studded with pearls. 1t was lighted by a
species Of fish throwing out light from their BODIES
guarded all intruders by sWordHsh
and the surrounded by huge walls Of sea-
weed thru which enemy might pass. The king was
very old man.. He he had always lived be-
meath the and would not enjoy living on land at
ALL His family consisted of his wife and daughter
young mermaid of seventeen He invited
dinner which consisted Of CLANS oysters and
small fish caught by mermen who were his ten
ants, prepared by the mermaid cook. As passed
thru the kitchen into the garden saw catfish sum-
bering peacefully fire. We visited he stables
there saw horses and other curious fish, AS i
found getting late thanked the king for his
kindness and, with small fish to guide returned to
my home on the land. So ended my adventures in
ashland. Agnes peterson,
Eighth Grade Dassel, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-14
ROBBIE REALLY OUGHT TO.

Robbie ought been very happy little boy
for he lived the in little cottage painted
white with green blinds. But he not happy,
for he wanted to go ocean get all
gold that he had heard down there. So when one
day the fairy goodman said he could have any wish he
chose he happy, said he wanted to take
trip under the The fairy said he might and the
first thing he knew he there looked all around
to see the lovely country he in He did not
to be under water at all. The first thing he
flowers, which he felt be fairy flowers
because they beautiful Then seeing
maid, he asked her where Captain SKidd's gold
she told him that If followed his he would
to it. On his way he lovely beds of coral
and sponges, besides many nermaids. But when
he to Captain Kidd's gold his only thought
how to get it up. After while Fairy Goodman
and carried Robbie and the gold home
Sixth Grade, Elisa Peterson.
Lincoln School. Sioux Falls, S. D.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-14
THE GUESTS OF KING NEPTJ

GUESTS OF KING NEPTUNE
One sultry day about five six years ago while =
was visiting in New York city friend of mine asked
if would accompany her trip beneath the sea-
gladly accepted this Invitation and in two three
days were standing the shore of the Atlantic
ocean near New@York city waiting for King Neptune
who had promised to meet In about ten minutes
was there We clasped his icy hands and in less
than minute feet touched the ground once more
we sat down on Atlantic cable to rest Suddenly
us was cablegram passing from Liverpool to New.
York. He then entertained with many interesting
adventures beneath the and at last
decided to with him very important trip to
place near Liverpool, where his wife was very i'll. He
very to start he ordered his two sWftest
doIphins harnessed the double seated golden
chariot which before in short time. We
helped in by two Inermaids who, tho queer,
kind We started at the rate Of about
five miles minute at least 1t seemed SO to We
Travelled many, many miles thru the salt water which
did not seem us any different from the air.
Every now little fish struck in the face.
AT last arrived at King Neptunes palace which
built chiefly pearls and beautiful moss In front
chamber bed OF beautiful soft lay Mrs Nep-
tune who was eagerly waiting for the arrival Of her
husband. we remained there over night and the
following morning. hearty breakfast OF
fish CLAIMS ready to start upon return trip
! Mrs. Neptune seemed much better The journey
back was much pleasant as we took our time in
: travelling The mermaids told many curious but in
teresng stories of sunken ships treasures, which
day will relate to you. At last we reached New York
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-14


would grant me any two wishes In
stead of the customary three.
wished myself at the bottom of the
sea. Before could say Jack Robin
son. had been whisked thru the air
and the dark, cold water into a place
Of dazzling brightness. I found my
self in sitting posture and after
gazing about to see what was sit
ting on found it to be a huge sponge
which began to groan in a most dis
NAL manner. BY attentively listen
ing to it's complaints, gathered that
was causing 1t extreme discomfort,
so quickly arose and was about to
begin an exploring tour. when, COM
ing toward me, I saw a beautiful
mermaid who invited me to accom-.
pany her to grand ball which was
in progress. where I should have the
pleasure OF meeting all the. deep-sea
personages. I most thankfully ac-
cepted the invitation and she led me
toward a place enclosed by "a great
wall of colored stones and overrun
with MOSES and .seaweeds, from
whence issued strains of sweet music,
This music was caused by myciads
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-14
NNEsoTA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER "A, 1910.

city, very tired, but we'll pleased with journey. On
departure King Neptune asked very cordially to
come again which we think will.
Dora Williams,
Eighth Grade. sEY.st - Mora, Minn
@@t5<5 sSsa@ FISH WITH SIsAREHIIGHTS.
zone day T thought would go to the bottom
of the seattle water and little fishes
around. Farther out from the land the water
deeper and the fish larger. AS kept going far
ther down the water grew colder and fishes such
had never seen before. AS i was looking around
great big fish. cutie fish, guess, that had
long arms that looked like snakes AS much
afraid OF snakes got away as soon as could. The
fish looked at did kept and
it darker until it dark that could hardly
Here fishes that out light Of different
colors This they could to catch their food
thought had better up to the land or should be
late to school, hurried and there the bell
rang. Emma Taylor,
Sixth Grade. Princeton, Mimi.
Blue Hill School, District s6.
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of little fishes who back and forth, striking their
fins and tails together in perfect harmony Soon the
dancers began gather and motley crowd they made.
First came whale and shark oyster and a crab.
lobster and turtle, catfish and a trout besides
whole schools of other fish and hundreds of mermaids
and mermen while last but by means least,
bad tempered old devilish. before whom all the
others bowed lew, TO keep him in good humor the
mermaid explained. The dancing began and all went
Welr= until happehed to step one Of the
devil fish erous feeers and instantly all was con-
fusion In my fright wished myself safe home again
and Immediately my wish granted.
Twelfth Grade Jeanne Palmer,
~ High School. Devils Lake, N. D.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-14

that he bumped his Of the plates of my
helmet which startled that stumbled backward
and fell. knew uncle was laughing for he clapped
his hands and nodded his head at II discovered a
small coral formation of which made thoro exams
nation. Uncle then went to gather sponges so ac-
companied him.. The sponges were clustered in inn
lunches rocks He cut them away carefuly Z
not to tear them After he had sufficient num-
ber he gave the signal and began to ascend When
doffed my suit immediately began. to- examine
my collection, with which much peased.As
valuable memento uncle me a beautiful pearl
which he had taken from pearl oyster
..:.5a s-Belya Stevenson,
Eighth Grade. Kent, Mimi:
GOING FOR DIR. STARFISH
just going to leave the shore of the Atlantic
ocean when 4 heard calling me. ]. looked
jumped in found that it from a little hole
in the rock in what do you think saw?
A little man made Of coral / asked him what he
wanted and he said that some had broken off his
leg and of his house. He was very much
frightened told him to lie still while went for
the doctor (the starish) and soon on my way Il
a, horse, On coral island and many other
things. II also nymph sitting on a seaWeed
asked way the doctors house and she told me
follow my went and said nothing. All at
once great noise and two divers battling
with shark. and hid in which was very
much frightened told him to nothing and he
did After the noise over went and got the
doctor and went back to my friend, whom found
dead. gave the doctor his for coming and
then went sadly home never to return
Meius,
- Seventh Grade. Henderson, Mimi
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-14
JOURNAL JUNIOR, MINNEAPOIIS,a MINNIE

could not understand it. and the hot and
soft that shoes sank the soles We could not
go any further, because If did sink
heads we should suffocate or roast. so we back
the had come and reached home safely after
extensive journey. 81 Truman Olds.
Sixth Grade. Grand Forks, n. D. ss
# Central school,
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-14
Eighth Grade.
UNENDING SPACE.

Il . IS = Esssf
Down, down, down! Will space never end ? And yet
is it space? water falling thru rapidly
The bottom is reached and lying bed OF sea
moss and coming toward mernaids offering to
aid me in my search the e-prolongng stone It
seems that it this that at the bottom of
the sea- aItho have no recollection of starting This
stone discovered in far off Egypt and as the
Spanish bringing 1t home, 1t lost overheard
Within stone small cavity, there reported
few drops of water which would preserve ones
life forever especially interested in this as
wanted until the next century to how the
people then would regard the consolidation OF schools
All this have been searching but. nothing rewards
me- o. horror! what that monster coming toward
me feet mouth but light shines thru from
parts of its body Hurrah it is not monster, but
Captain Nemo's celebrated submarine boat, the Nau-
titus. He is stopping and he asks Why search so
diligently explain and he disappears into the cabin
OF the ship return presently with small stone At
last have the stone break it and about to sip
when suddenly everything becomes blurred
Captain Memo disappears and find myself sitting in
chair by the Are where have gone to sleep think
ing OF the CONSOLIDATION OF Rural Schools. !.
II Ethel Buck,
Eighth Grade. eess Twin Valley, Minn
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-14
AN INTERESTING UNCLE.

My uncle who sponge fisherman, one of
his visits to my home persuaded father to allow
to accompany him his trip. When the time .
clothed in rubber suit with helmet
tanning three holes covered with glass also had
pair of leaden soled shoes and / you pre-
sented funny appearance when ready. At last the
time Uncle took my hand and we stepped over
the into the and went down. until T.
thought should STOP Finally feet touched
the bottom and stood for moment to gain
posure. How beautiful it was! The shone thru
which gave the effect of myriads Of rain
blending their Ilues like thousands of diamonds
The bottom resembled meadow and covered
with bright green seaWeed. On all sides streWn
shells pebbles and large rocks every direction
fish of ali sizes and coors Imaginable, swimming to
and One, braver than the rest, close to
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-14
A SUDDEN CHANGE IN RAIMENT.

all at found myself going down, down. down in
a chair. When got down about fifty miles I could
singing It kept growing louder and palmer as went
Then saw little people dressed in white gowns
tripping along the floor and and woman and
two sweet little girls coming from behind two white
that I had suit different from the one had
when started After while I found out that was
at wedding and it the lovelest wedding I
saw. After the ceremony there grand feast and
little fairies led to the table, There eight
courses. After the feast had grand
cepton and after that found myself all alone down
and opened door and pushed in where T was de-
voured by huge and feroeious animals
Bessie Jones,
Sixth Grade. Stewartve, MINI.
AFTER THE CRASH
s5 Anna Martha, Marian. Carrie and / set out
trim across the Atlantic ocean. During the
days of our journey seasick. But after got
that began to enjoy ourselves We went on
the deck the. wind blowing terrifcaIly ALI of a
sudden there was crash, then a deafening cry. We
rushedtoz cabins got most valuable things and
then Joined the other vessel had struck
rock. The captain told the men to lower the row.
boat They did SO. the waves too strong and
the boat sank We had read how dreadful it was to be
in wreck but for were not frightened.
Perhaps it because did realize that the ship
sinking Soon it commenced to go down, down,
down, down it went. Now we were frightened Sud
denly the ship stopped We opened the door and
stepped into the center Of the earth My! Weren't We
surprised The houses very small, but so We're
the people They treated with great hospitality and
took to their homes. After we had been there
get home. A man told us to go to a cave and stay
there night AT dark each person was to put a
dollar hole that in the cave. We were to go
to bed, and when aWoke in the morning we would
morning when awoke sure enough, there we were.
standing on street corner. We went home by rail,
and arrived safely very glad to be there
-Clenna Peterson
Eighth Grade. Thompson n. D.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-14
THE GROANING SPONGE.

been told by my fairy godmother that she
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-12-18
a o HoLb-uP.
Hishwaymen Relieve Fred Gabus
Watch and Much Money.

HillT City, Sd Dec. 16.-Highway
robbers held III Fred Gabus, who traV-
els for the Adafns-Graham OF
eDeadwood, and relieved him of 800 in
money and his watch.
The robbery took place on Main
street during the evening and he was
confronted by two men with their
faces partially masked, who showed
six-shooters into his face and demand
ed that he throw up his hands. Mr..
sGabus put his hands up and one Of ..he
men then toldshim that If he would
keep still he wouldsnot be hurt. They
proceeded leisurelySto go through his
pockets and extracted what he had
about him. In taking his money they
removed a number of letters and other
papers.
After getting his money and watch
the highway men ordered Mr. Gabus
to move on. They remained in their
positions until he had gone a block or
such a matter, then they made off up
one of the alleys. Mr.. Gabus and
others afterwards visited the scene Of
the robbery Inc found some of the
letters n papers that had been re-
moved from his pockets. These had.
evidently been considered Of no value
by the robbers INT discarded.
The uncertain light in the locality
prevented Mr.. Gabus from obtaining a
definite idea as to the appearance of
the two men or the names: in which
they we're disguised. He is, however,
positive that@they had something over
their faces. There is nc means of tell
ing who the persons We're that8heId him
up and no arrests have been made or
any clue obtained that might lead to
IN arrest.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-12-18
GOVERNMENTS CASE.
Brief Filed in the Appeal of the North.
ern Securities Action From the
Circuit Court.

Washington, Dec. 16.-The brief Of the
government in the case of the Northern
Securities company and others against the
United States, on appeal from the de-
cision of the circuit court for the district
OF Minnesota, Vas filed today. The docu-
ment was prepared by Attorney General
Knox and Assistant Attorney General
DAY, and covers $50 printed pages. After
stating that the bill in the case was origi-
nally brought by the government to re-
strain violation Of the antitrust low by
the Securities company in the consolida-
ton Of the Northern Pacific and Great
Northern railroads, and that the decision,
of the court below was favorable to the
contention of the United States. the brief
enters INTO specifications as to the reasons
for the action.
The supreme court today began hear
ing arguments in the case of he
Northern Securities company, J. J..
Hill, ]. Pierpont Morgan and others.
against the United States, on appeal
from the district court Of Minnesota.
The decision was that the purchase OF
the greater share of the stock of he
two companies constituted a merger.
and was contrary to the Sherman anti
trust law, n the case involved the
community of interests principle. The
court room was crowded inside and
outside the bar. Attorney General
Knox was present with an array Of
assistants, while the opposition was
represented by a long list Of distin-
gtllshed counsel, including former At
torney General Griggs and John G..
Johnson. Of Philadelphia. Justice
Brown. was the only member Of the
court not present.
John G. johnson, representing the Sc
curitles company, made the first argu-
ment. He announced the three rail-
ways and the securities company de-
sired to be heard by their counsel,
While it was stated for the government
nat only the attorney general would
speak. MI. johnson said the purpose
Of the company in acquiring the stock
Of the railroads had been, not to pre-
Vent competition, but toaconserve the
interests of their W property, and
eontended that in holding the stock 1t
had the right to control it.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-12-18
F0RCEPs IN WOUND.
they Were Left There During Surgical
Operation and the Man Lived
Two Years.

e Chicago, Dec. 15.-Was the forcepI
..oulld in the body of DIR. J. b. Wash
3urn of Rensselaer,, Ind, accidentally
eft In the body after an operation per-
2..ormed at the Presbyterian hospital in
January, 1902? AT that time DR.. Wash
BURN, who had undergone a previous
operation in the hospital in May, 1900,
:ame to Chicago and, again entering
he hospital, underwent a second OPP
.he liver. The operation was per-
.ormed by the late DR.. Christian Fen
ger. &
After returning to his home, when
The wound was healed DR.. Washburn
frequently complained of the sensation
# a metallic substance in his body. His
health gradually failed. and upon his
leath yesterday in q private hospital in
Valparaiso, Ind, an autopsy was per-
formed, which revealed a forceps COY
cred with rust, imbedded in his body.
1t Is supposed that the forceps were
overlooked when the instruments We're
removed from the cut at the conclu-
iion Of the operation in Chicago.
DR.. Karl Doepfner, who assisted DR..
Fenger In many Of his operations, when
questioned about the matter, said he
could not remember the specific case,
3ut admitted the possibility OF the for
:eps being found in the cut.
ut is not an unheard-of thing" said
Or. Doepfner. Medical literature
records many such cases, although
pone has ever come under my personal
knowledge. In some cases the gold
rings from the hands OF the operating
surgeons have slipped off into the
abdominal cavity and have been found
there. The removal Of the forceps is
really the work of the assisting sur
geon. I have never heard of any pa
dent of Dr.. Fenger ever being troubled
hat way"
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-12-18
BEING MADE
]. FOR The EDITORS
8, 5
Arranging for Entertainment Of
the South Dakota Press
Association. q
70 MEET IN SIOUX FALLS
The Approaching Convention Will No
Doubt Be One Of the Best Attended
and Most Important Ever Held
VI Nby the Association. y

II Sioux Falls, s. D., Dec. 16.-Preliln-
mary steps toward arranging for the
entertainment of the members of the
South Dakota Press association, who
will hold their regular nlidwinterIneet-
Ing in Sioux Falls on January ~ and
%, have been takensas the resulteof a
meeting of local newspaper men. There
is every reason to believe that the app
preaching meeting will be n of the
best attended and most important ever
held by the association.
1t has been decided to hold the meet
ings of the association in Germania
Et1all.sv0n the first evening the visitors
viii be given a%Stheater party. The en-
stertatnInertson the second evening will
consistFof a banquet at Germania hall,
the business men Of the city
will also participate and thus add to
h pleasure Of the newspaper men.
Other entertainment will b pro-
vided, but none of the social features
will be permitted to interfere with the
regular business sessions of the assoc
citation. 1t is expected that the head
man of a large Chicago advertising
agency will he present to address the
SouthSDakotaSeditors o n the subject of
advertising. = ~
AT meetings held in the past the edi-
torial fraternity Of the Black Hills
have not beer very well represented,
owing to the roundabout journey nee
essary to reach the eastern part of the
state. A movement is on foot to have
the editors from that part of the state
attend the approaching meeting in this
city. 3ssSss
II Of s~thearailroad cor1panies8whose
lines entersthe Black SHillsHWills place
"a special train at the Edisposalsof the
editors o. tlat s~ection5if a sufficient
number Of them will agree to lake the
round trip to Sioux Falls.
During the meeting here in January
a representative Of one of the great
railway systems will be present for the
purpose Of striving to conclude ar
engagements with the state press asso-
citation for the transportation of its
members to- the ST. Louis exposition