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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-12-14
FEAR OF A TONG WAR.
Portland Chinese Factions Prepar.
ing for War.

Portland. Or, Dec. st is stated
here that tong war, similar to the one
which occurred here fourteen years ago,
is brewing in Chinatown between the
Hue On Sings and the Hop Sings. The
trouble is said to have started by the
attempted abduction of a female slave
by one of the Hop Sings, and further
complicated by the confiscation of let
ter addressed to Chin Bow Sing, alleged
to be connected with smuggling opera.
tions at Victoria, B. c., by Inspector
Barbour, of the immigration service,
and by him forwardedt to the uathori-
ties at Washington
The Hop Sings are asid to have made
threats that if the letter is not returned
to them unopened they will take the
matter into their own. hands.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-12-14
Oregon Farmers Sell Wheat.

Pendleton, Or, Dec. IL During the
past three days 200 bushels of wheat
have been sold by one warehouse in
this city and grain men state that 2O0,-
600 bushels have been sold within
Umatilla county at IS cents BUSHES.
Farmers are becoming anxious because
of the great drop in the price of the
cereal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-12-14
Lewis and Clark Fair Bill.

Washington, Dec. 12-The !ouse
committee on industrial arts and expo
sitions has decided to take up immedi-
ately after the holiday recess the Will
hanson bill for an exposition at Port.
land Or, eb,ating the one hum
dredth anniversary of the Lewis and
Clark expedition to the Pacific North
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-12-14
MARKING THE BOUNDARY.
State Department Thinks 1t will
Cost a Million.

Washington, Dec. IA state de-
partment estiamte of $1,000, 900 to
continue the more effective demarca"
ton and mapping of the boundary line
between the United States and the Do
minoin of Canada along the forty-ninth
parallel west of the summit of the rocky
mountains" has been transmitted to
the house by the treasury department.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-12-14

London, Dec. 12.-It is announced
that the manuscript of Millions para.
disc Lost is in the market and will
be sold at auction by Sotheby in March
next unless previously disposed of at
private sale.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-12-14
Mikado Expresses Hope.

Tokyo, Dec. 12.-Mikado Mutsuhita
opened the Japanese diet with an ad-
dress in which ne referred hopefully to
the negotiations pending which are ex.
pected to bring peace throughout the
far East.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-12-14
New Asiatic Line.

New Orleans, Dec. l2.-The board of
trade of New Orleans is organizing
$4,000, 900 steamship company to run
between here and the Orient by way of
the proposed Panama canal.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-12-14
Bryan's Prediction.

Paris, Dec. 12.-William J. Bryan
hsa left Paris for Berne. When inter.
viewed here he predicted President
Rooseyelt's nomination and defeat.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-12-14
Admiral Gherardi Dead.

Strtatord, Conn, Dec. 12.-Rear Ad-
mirsl Bancroft Gherardi, retired, is
dead at his residence here.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-12-14
BANKER RICE ARRESTED.
Manager of Ruined Mexican Trust
Company Now in Jail.

Mexico City, Dec. 12.-J. o. Rice,
formerly manager of the recently suss
pended International Bank and Trust
Company of America, has been arrested
and is now in prison on criminal char
ges brought against him in connection
with the banks affairs. His friends
are trying to secure his release on bail.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-12-14
LOWERED THE FLAG At SUMTER

Soldier Who Hauled Down the Stars
and Stripes Living at Omaha.
Major William II. Hammer, a retired
army officer now residing in Omaha, is
one of the few surviving veterans who
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10

Maurice Holt was Maiden Rock
caller Wednesday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Dav-
is, Sept. ?, daughter.
Jake Wiskerchen and wife were
in Maiden Rock Saturday.
Emery Harrison and Frank Dew
ey drove to Plum City Saturday.
Howard Martin and family visited
Maiden Rock friends Wednesday.
Miss Bessie Whipp commenced
school in the Herbison district Mon
day.
Mrs. Will Christian visited at Rob
Kaneen's in Maiden Rock from
Saturday to Monday.
Mrs. Uri Martin and Mrs. Lizzie
Smith of Maiden Rock visited at
Harvey Davis Wednesday.
Miss Mildred Harvey, who has
been visiting at her uncle, A. d.
Worden's, returned to her home at
Maiden Rock Saturday.
Andrew Martin and wife, lake
Solverson and wife and Will Mar
tin and family visited at Rob. Ka-
mems in Maiden Rock Thursday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
NEW CENTERvILLE.

Harvesting tobacco is now IN or
der.
Gilbert Brown was home from
Emerald over Sunday.
Andrew and Newton Larsen of
Nerstrand were home to attend
their brothers funeral.
Misses Docia Brown, Inga Han
sen, Mabel Jacobsen, Birdie Thomp-
son, Nora Saby and Clara Thomp-
son are all attending school in River
Falls.
Knute Larsen of New Centerville,
member Of the Thirteenth Mime
sofa volunteers in the Spanish-Amer-
lean war, was buried yesterday at
the North Rush River Lutheran
cemetery. His death was caused
from pulmonary tuberculosis con-
tracted while in line of duty. He
enlisted in 1893 as private. in the
hospital corps for three years, serv-
ing in the United States and Cuba,
and receiving his honorable dis
charge at Havana. In August,
1899, he reenlisted in the regular
army, serving with army of occupa-
ton until December. 1899, and also
in the Philippines and received his
honorable discharge in December,
1901, at the general hospital at Fort
Bayard, New Mexico.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
Neighboring News.
DIAMOND BLUFF.

Our village school opened Mon
day.
M. L. Sparks is spending few
days al home.
Seth Hope of Trimbelle spent
Monday in town.
Mrs. H. O. Wiley has gone to
join her husband at Turtle, MINI.
Mrs. F. P. Garland and children
are guests at the home of F. A.
Burke.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. I. Clarke of
Paramount, N. D., visited friends
here recently.
A large number Of our towns
people were visitors at the Mime
sofa State fair last week.
Miss Abbie Staples entertained
her young friends last Friday even
ing on the occasion of her sixteenth
birthday.
J. B. Miller and daughter, Mrs.
Edward Mckinley, spent last week
with relatives in town. They left
Monday for Clinton, Iowa, where
they will visit friends.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
FARGO.

Elmer Stewart has purchased a
potato digger.
Miss Lily Halvorson of Gertrude
called on friends here last Friday.
Complaint is being made here
that potatoes are rotting in the
ground.
Quite a good many of our people
attended the Minnesota state fair
last week.
Thomas Maley of Maiden Rock
assisted by Miss Alice Hunt of this
place opened school here Monday.
Mrs. Edgar Wilson accompanied
by her son Riley spent Thursday
and Friday of last week with her
friend, Mrs. P. B. Clark, at River
Falls.
Horace Shaffer and wife, who
had been visiting their brother,
VIM. Miller and other relatives
here, returned to their home at Fond
du Lac last Friday.
Mr.. Chapman with his gasoline
outfit arrived at I. c. Browell's
last Thursday, but owing to rains
no threshing has been done as yet
"Wednesday. Encouraging, isn't
it?
A cloudburst struck here Monday
at 9:3o p. M, doing considerable
damage. Trees were blown down,
tops blown from grain stacks, and
at the James A. Stewart farm the
machine shed was blown to the
ground.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
GERTRUDE.

Mrs. S. Herum has been i'll, bu
is now better.
Lulu Shella called on Fargo
friends Friday.
MSS Ingeborg Isaacson was q
caller here recently.
Miss Lulu Shella has resumed
her work at the High school.
Adolph Thoen of River Falls
called on friends here Sunday.
Quite number of our people at
tended the Minnesota state fair.
S. Shella and son Mandus attend
ed church at River Falls Sunday.
Miss Alice Raphael of Big River
is guest of Mr.. and Mrs. c. Low
ell.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
OLIVET.

Charlie Yanch is home from
northern Wisconsin.
Mrs. Joel Coon has a daughter
and her family visiting her for few
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hawn of Chippewa
county are visiting friends in this
vicinity.
Miss Ella Melcher of Ruby has
returned home after being absent all
summer.
Mr.. Hamilton has bought the
Ed. Hawn property and will move
into it soon.
Miss Matte Couch returned last
week from visit to her sister in
Sheboygan county.
Mrs. Walter Yates is spending
the week in Rock Elm while her
husband is canvassing.
A goodly number from here at
tended the Minnesota State fair and
report splendid exhibit.
School opened Monday with w
l.. Hodge of River Falls as princi.
pal and Miss Matte Couch as assist
ant.
Halbert German will teach the
Thompson school in Gilman and
Ida johnson will teach the "2S
school,"
George Weldon has moved his
family to Boyd where he is princi-
pal of school. Miss Pearl Cor
man accompanied them.
The Methodist church was re-
opened last Sunday having under
gone extensive repairs costing ST.
100 and which makes it practically
new church. Great credit should
be and is given to the untiring pas
tor, Rev. l.. w. McKibben, who
has done most of the carpenter
work. Rev. G. N. Foster, who
first built the church, came from
Shullsburg to help in the services.
The church is free from debt and
over fifty dollars pledged for bell.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
PLEASANT CORNERS.

Mrs. Hultgren is on the sick list.
Henry Collect was in Maiden
Rock Friday.
Bert Mealey and wife were in
Maiden Rock Friday.
Miss Lottie Borst went to her
school near Esdaile Sunday.
Miss Elsie Peterson went to Rock
Elm Friday to visit relatives.
Thompson Mealey went to Fargo
Saturday. His school commenced
Monday.
Mrs. las. O'Brien is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Henry Kaye, at
Maiden Rock.
Mrs. L. M. Moline and son Gust.
and Nick Lundgren went to Mime
apolis Saturday.
Will Jameson and wife and Mrs.
T. B. O'Brien visited at VIM. Her
bison's Wednesday.
Mrs. VIM. McCleary and Mrs.
Fred Miller of Plum City spent
Friday at G. w. O'Brien's.
Lloyd Weston will move to Maid
en- Rock this week. He will start
on the rural route the 18th.
w. H. McCleary was out from
Plum City Wednesday. He is in
surfing buildings for the Phenix Co.
Mrs. John Finn returned to her
home at Red Wing after spending
the summer at her fathers, on ac-
count Of her health.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
Teachers Interstate Exa NINA.
ton Course.

Teachers wishing to prep are for
examinations should write, at once
to Prof. j. L. Graham. IL. D 10
l54 Randolph Building, Me npb;s
Tenn, for particulars oncernino,
his special Teachers Examination
Course.
This course is taught by mail.
and prepares Teachers for eNarnina-
ton in every State in the Union.
Leading educators pronounce it the
best course ever offered to the
Teaching profession, and all Teach.
ers wishing to advance in their pro-
fession should immediately avail
themselves of it. Enclose stamp
for reply.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
RANDALL DISTRICT.

n. P. Nelson called at Ellsworth
last Wednesday.
Our school commenced Monday
with Miss Anna Hall as teacher.
Several of the young people OF
this district attended the excursion
Saturday.
Mrs. Henry Mcmahon and son
Raleigh of Brasington visited rela-
tives in this vicinity last week.
Lewis Larson of Lake Crystal,
Mimi, visited at the home of his
brother-in law, J. A. Johnson, a few
days last week.
Little Andrew Durak, who met
with such a serious accident short
time ago, is said to be improving.
Drs. Toby and Gendron are quite
confident that the eye can be saved.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
For Sale.

Gunderson farm, miles east of
River Falls. 264 acres-240 acres
under cultivation. Good buildings
and good spring and well water
with windmill. Pleasant location
and very convenient. Sold as whole
or in two parts-one part 100 acres,
the other IA acres. For further
information inquire of Ed. Ander-
son, Prairie Mill, or c. N. Wiger,
Farmers & Merchants Bank.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
Special Excursions to Port Arr
thur, Ont, and Isle Royale,
Mich.

For the above occasion tickets
will be sold TO Port Arthur and Isle
Royale and return via Duluth by
the United States & Domini o n
Transportation Company at the rate
of $3.50 including berths and meals
on steamer. Tickets will be sold
each Tuesday and Saturday until
Sept. 18th. For further informa-
ton inquire at ticket office. y
w. S. DAVIS, Agent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
KORNA.

John Stotkey is building a kitchen
to his house.
The late rains stopped threshing
for several days.
John Kordorsky and wife drove
to Ellsworth Tuesday.
Mrs. Peter P. Zesbaugh of Bel
denville is visiting at this place.
Mass will be held here Sunday,
Sept. 13, by Rev. A. Haverstadt of
Big River.
August Harberstich is putting a
cellear under his house. Jos. Kor-
dorsky is doing the work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
CLIFTON.

Mrs. Heinze of this township is
visiting relatives near Madison.
Mrs. w. D. Brackin of Herman,
Mimi, has been visiting friends here.
Assemblyman Lord was in town
last week delivering maps and blue
books.
George Brackin, who purchased
land near Ellsworth not long since
has sold out but is as yet undecided
as to his future location.
Al. Atkins of Traverse county,
Mimi, has recently been taken to
the insane asylum. Mr.. Atkins was
formerly resident of Clifton and a
brother of Q. P. Atkins, recently
deceased.
We Gull the following items from
the assessment roll of 1903: Total
amount of real estate valuation is
$488,8o8; personal property, $780,
2oo. Owners Of personal property
in excess of $1,000 are: James Allen,
$2I5o; E. B. Armstrong, $I52o; 6.
L. 0. Binder, 1890; James Cotter,
SI3oo; M. T. Dill, $2So5; Chas.
Eastman, SAP; II. L. Edgar, S.
74o; M. Hambrecht, $15Io; Chas.
Harnsberger, $I2o5; C. P. Hultin,
$I3Io; Frank Johnson, $I755;tO.
M. Norman, $173o; VIM. Ray, ST.
COS; John Weberg, $I225; R. J.
Wilkinson, $3.50; Wilkinson Bros,
$I355; E. A. Wells, $I2o5; A. H.
Younggren, $2oo5. Mortgaged
real estate reported to the amount
of $26,485. y
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
For Sale Cheap,

Two spring wagons Il light and
! heavy, one top buggy with pole,
one horse, one light harness
(single). Must be sold immediate
1y. Inquire of R. E. MCINTYRE OR.
L. A. BARNEY, City.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
First publication Aug. 10, 1909
PROBATE NOTICE.

GTATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for
- Pierce County. In Probate.
Notice is hereb. given that at the regular term
of the County Court to be held in and for said
county, at the County Court room in the village
of Ellsworth in said county on the first Tues
day (being the 9Th day. of October, A. D.
1903, at ten o'clock a. M, the following matter
will be heard andconSidered:
The application of Deos II. Smalley for the
appointment of Delos FL. Smalley of Fond du
Lac, Wisconsin. as administrators of the estate
of Marion A. Smalley, late of the city of River
Falls, in said county, deceased.
Dated Sept. s, A. d. l1903.
BY order of the Court,
ALLEN p. WELD, County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10

WANTED INDUSTRIOUS PER
sons in each state to travel for house estab-
lished eleven years and with large capital, to
call upon merchants and agents for successful
and profitable line. Permanent engagement.
Weekly cash salary of S18 and all travelling ex-
penSes and hotel bills advanced in cash each
week. Experience not essential. Mention ref
erence and enclose self addressed envelope.
THE NATIONAL, 334 Dearborn ST., Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
Farmers.

If you have land to sell list it
with me. l have had II years ex-
perience in selling farm lands and
have many friends and customers
wanting to invest in good soil. If
your price is right | can sell your
farm. Yours truly,
G.. w. RING.
Cat Glover Station.) River Falls,
Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10

A steady, sensible man to drive
team and make himself generally
useful. Permanent position winter
and summer, no lost time. Also a
competent, reliable, experienced
miller. Permanent position.
w. H. PUTNAM,
Cascade Mills.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10

Miss Amanda Olson is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Hendricksen at
Connorsville.
Miss Bessie Pace gave party to
a number of her friends Saturday
evening. All report good time.
Edmund Shella returned home
from Minneapolis Wednesday
where he had been visiting friends.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
Account Annual Convention of
Brotherhood St. Andrew.

Excursion tickets, River Falls to
Denver and return $26.55 Sold
October to 8 inclusive, final limit
returning Oct. 30th. Two days
notice must be given to secure
special tickets. w. S. DAVIS,
Agent,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10

List of letters remaining in the
postoAice at River Falls, Wis, weel
ending Sept. S, 1908:
Roth, Mrs. Frank ].
C. C. GLASS, P. M.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
Poultry Wanted,

The Hudson Produce Co., Heman
Hutchins local manager, wants rs
tons of poultry-at the hay barns
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10

A number of colts and young
horses for sale for cash or will trade
for sheep or cattle. GLASS BROS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
For Sale.

Mrs. Sarah Tozer has for sale on
easy terms desirable city properties
dwelling houses and building lots.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
A. O. u. w.

A full attendance is desired at the
next regular meeting, Thursday,
Sept. II.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-10
THE LOCAL MARKET.

coRREcTED EVERY THURSDAY.
Following are the prices paid by
River Falls merchants and dealers
for farm products, ETC., to-day:
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-08-12
A Zinc Question.

Is it possible to steal your own
propcrtyf The following case oc-
cured at a club: A man went to an
"at home" with an umbrella, which
he left in the hall. When he came
down to 90 away, his umbrella had
gone before him. Four days later he
went to his club and saw in the rack
an umbrella which was so exactly
like his that he took it up to exam.
inc it. Now, the handle of his own
umbrella was a peculiar one to start
with, but in addition the silver top
had come off, and he had fixed it on
temporarily by stulling in piece Of
paper. He tried the knob of the
club umbrella and found that it was
fixed on with piece of paper, sure
ly not common arrangement. lie
then assumed that it was his and
carried it off. Now the question is,
Did he steal that umbrella or mere
ly recover it?
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-08-12
Authors Clipping Bureau.

1t is said that not long ago a re,
porter took u journey of considera-
bic length for the purpose of inter.
viewing rising literary light as to
his next noyel.
On reaching the house he discov.
cred the author on a side porch en-
gagged in earnest conversation with
a little boy who had large towcI
pinned around his neck. The writ.
er received his visitor cordially, but
seemed rather absentminded.
care you willing to tell me lit
tie about Your next important
work" asked the reporter.
The literary man clicked pail
Of shears and patted the boy on the
shoulder.
owe were just talking about it a:
you came up" he said. "Bob think;
/ ought to do it with a bowl, but
think | can do it by my eye. What
would you advise? You see, hi:
mother always cut it before, and
she's away just now"
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-08-12
Chinese Chop Suey.

Chop (not too fine) four onions
and fry them with two ounces of ba-
con, cut in small strips; do not let
brown; then add eight ounces Of
fresh pork and the same amount Of
chicken, cut in three-fourth inch
square pieces; season with salt and
pepper, fry for awhile, then add
some bamboo shoots and handful
of mushrooms, strew over pinch Of
-four, moisten with a little broth
and cook for five minutes longer.
Season highly. Serve plain boiled
rice OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-08-12
PUSSYS TRAINING.
The Way the Mother Cat Teaches the
Kitten to Fiqht.

1 thought every one knew that
cats teach their kittens all the ways
of cat life. 1t was my first lesson
in natural history. In my boyhood
days fall confined me to the house.
At the foot of my trundle bed lit
ter of kittens in a basket afforded
me amusement. | noticed the thin
voice that gradually developed into
the strong NEW of the old cat, and |
knew the mother was continually
giving lesson in cat language.
When the kittens were old enough
to leave the basket | was surprised
to see the old cat playing with them.
Pussy, as we called her, was stad
old cat, and | did not know that she
had any play in her. l soon no.
ticed that she played with each kit
ten. She had no favorites. After
awhile it dawned on me that Pussy
was teaching her kittens how to
fight. The arched back and spite
full splitting were soon acquired by
the kittens, and they practiced TO-
gether. The mother gradually drop
ped out of the game when the young
ones took it up. Pussy's family was
reduced to one kitten. AS this kit
ten had no mates to practice with
the old cat gave it lessons again in
self defense and aggression. She
taught the kitten how to deal with
mouse. She would drop. a live
mouse near the kitten and then
stalk it when it attempted to cs-
cape. The kitten looked on several
days and then tried to initiate the
old cat. The mouse nearly escaped.
Pussy caught it just in time and let
the kitten try again. This time the
kitten succeeded in catching the
mouse. The old cat often brought
in mouse, but it was long time
before she would allow the kitten to
deal with it alone. When the kit
tens education was completed, Pus-
sy gave it to understand that it
must strike out for itself When
the kitten persisted in following its
mother, crying for its natural food,
the old cat would turn and box its
ears soundly, very like a human
mother when she boxes the ears of
the child for overteasing.-Forest
and Stream.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-08-12
Honest. but TactfuI.

In little New Hampshire town
there is a fruit store the presiding
genius of which has a gift of tact
full and polite speech which would
grace court.
''Have you any good oranges this
morning." asked customer. "Are
these juicy"
"Well, ma'am, as to that l could
not say certainly" replied the little
woman, with an engaging smile.
"They're juicier than some, know,
but l make no doubt they'll bear a
little squeezing before you have the
best of them"
"And these apples" said the GUS
toner, nov, are these sweet, Mrs.
Molloy?"
"Well, now, when you're speaking
of those apples, ma'am," said the
proprietress of the store, with an
other disarming smile, "they're what
l should call just enough sweet to
be pleasant tart, ma'am."