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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-11-19

sent Benjamin back to inquire how long
they were to keep the invitation open.
Satisfied that all their offers Of good cheer
would be honored up to the blowing of
the big dinner horn, they hurried down
the frosty lane In high spirits. The road
made a sharp turn in front of the lane,
and that they might not be taken un-
awares. Dick posted John, who was too
shy to address any stranger, where he
might watch in one direction for the
faintest tokens of the approach of any
one. and he and Benjamin located them
selves upon fallen log on tne opposite
side of the road to keep an eye out In
the other direction. The sky was blue
and cloudless; the dead leaves fell In
showers at every gust of wind; In the
woods. not far away, there was now and
then clatter Of falling nuts.
The boys waited In silence for few
minutes, but no one appeared. Benja-
min grew restless. II can't sit so still
and proper guess I'll run over there
in the woods and pick pocketful Of
those nuts. They're shellbarks, and the
SQUIRRELS are working for their lives"
But lust as he started, John made signs
of distress, and Dick, as master Of cere-
monies, came up very properly, and
hastily began to rehearse little speech
which he had prepared as they came
along A young man, riding a gray
pony, trotted down the highway. As
he approached the curve in the road the
three boys stood up, and were so EVIL
IDENTIFY waiting for him that he stopped
his horse In great establishment and
stared at them quite as earnestly as they
were staring at him. Gravely and DO
litely Dick described the state Of af-
fairs at his home. and asked the young
man to lend the sauce Of his presence
to their feast.
The stranger gazed at the three boys
mutely for an instant. and then q twinkle
crept into Me corners Of his eyes. and
he took out his watch. Eleven o'clock, =
he exclaimed, gravely. Are you sure
it's not too later
"Oh. no." cried BENJAMIN. hopefully,
"the horn hasn't blowed. and mother
said 'twouldn't be too late TIL after
that"
"show him the way, Ben. /" commanded
the big brother, solmenly, "and be sure
to feed the pony" Then he added earn
sstly to the stranger: You're certain
that we're not taking you away fron
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-11-19
nybody else, Your folks won't mi.s

anybody elsei Your folks won't miss
youf"
The young mans merry countenance
was instantly saddened. mo. they won't
miss me. You needn't be afraid"
AS the guest disappeared down the
lane. following the guidance Of the MINI
BILE Benjamin. the two boys turned hope
fully to the highway. II only another
traveller as desirable were abroad and
willing to be Toasted. the day would be
q triumph after all. But travellers did
not seem to be journeying. and the min
utes Jagged dreadfully From the POSI-
ton of the sun and the state Of his ap-
petite John knew that II was almost IL.
and instead of watching the highway he
kept his wistful gaze fastened upon his
elder brother, who was employed In
whiting unknown species Of animals
from piece of soft pine. So surrey.
drawn by handsome pair Of bays. was
upon them before they were aware OF
its approach. The boys sprang to their
feet and shouted just as 1t was dashing
past. The driver drew up with difficulty.
and the only occupant, an old gentleman,
with white hair and very wrinkled
face. looked out to see what was
wanted. Rather incoherently, and In
some confusion. Dick told his story and
gave his invitation, emitting to state the
presence Of the other stranger. The
driver of the surrey. which was from
livery stable in small town ten miles
away, looked displeased, and prepared
to drive on, but the old gentleman said:
II shall miss the New York train any
way, as 1t lacks but ten minutes to IL.
and consider It a privilege to eat
Thanksgiving dinner with such hospita-
BILE people. II the young men will get
into the carriage and indicate the way
we will accept their kindness and that
of their good mother with many thanks"
AS the surrey dashed up to his resi-
dence, Mr.. Harmon was stepping upon
the front porch with the big horn In his
hand. He dropped 1t in establishment
and hastily summoned his wife. The
boys scrambled out and the old gentle
man followed. AS he was about to in
troduce himself, the young man, with
Benjamin. appeared at the end Of the
porch. The two strangers stared at each
other. The younger one grew very pale
while the other grew very red. Then,
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BUILDING A DOLLS HOUSE,


These pictures show how to make .
dolls house with an empty boz and .
few tools and partition boards. Get
at any grocery store box about three
feet high. two feet wide and one and .
half feet deep. Take on the cover and
smooth the rough places, and place the
box on Its side with the open front
towards you. Then get some boards
half an inch thick by breaking up an
empty cracker box. and use these
boards for partitioning on the floors.
Nall the floor boards to cleats tackled
to the sides. The box In Its first
stage is shown In figure l. Next comes
the partitioning of. After the floors
are put in and parhtioned on we have
figure 2. The rooms can be modelled
to suit. making one room larger than
the others by adjusting the partition
walls. The upper floor Is for bed
rooms, the middle for parlor and IL
brary, and the lower floor for hall.
dining room, kitchen, etc.
Two or three styles of roofs may DO
used. Gable roofs are used. with
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TERRIER TRACED CHECKS.
Dog Makes Cash Payment for the Uni
form Kindness Shown to Him
by His Master.

Fox terriers are reputed to be among
the very brightest Of CANNES. some
fanciers claiming that they have no
peers among dogs in quick and ready
instinct or intelligence. However that
may be, it Is an indisputable fact that
fox terriers are exceedingly bright.
and that their instinct at times leads
to fortunate results.
Nottingham Jack Is the registered
name OF fox terrier owned and loved
by Dexter H. Walker, Of Jamaica. L. L..
and Mr.. Walker attributes the recov-
cry of a large sum of money to the
intelligence of Jack and the training
the little dog has received OF unwav-
ering Kindness since. as a puppy, he
entered the Walker household.
During the year 1893, when Mr..
Walker was travelling In England with
his daughter. now Mrs. Thomas W..
Lamar, he saw Nottingham Jack ex-
hibited for sale. Mr.. Walker was a
close friend of Mr.. Bergh, founder Of
the Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty to Animals. and is an amateur
lduCltT VI uIOdu huoWiCu6O. AAO oAsS
he knew the puppy had breeding the
moment he saw him, and when he
learned that he was the son of prize
winning parents he purchased him and
took him to his lodgings, near Hyde
Park After spending one day making
the acquaintance Of his new home,
Jack INDICATED his masters estimate
of his intelligence by finding his way
home alone after being lost by Mr..
Walker in the streets Of London.
Mr.. Walker does not believe in the
use of the rod in the training OF dogs,
but maintains that they should be
taught by kind words, just as babies
are taught. II their training is thus
begun when they are puppies. he holds,
they will learn the meaning Of words
Just as little children learn them. and
while they cannot reply in spoken
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Thanksgivin
Code


roHEY stood at high mansard
window and looked out through
IL the tops OF bare branches. The
stars and the street lights blinked at
each other across the cold, blue dis
tances All Of human history seemed
marching. ghostlike. through the pale
night.
This is Thanksgiving" she said
is 1t, yes?" he asked, irrelevantly.
What little question In such big
world" she replied evasively, and
then. Thanksgiving! wonder II
everyone nowadays is not more re-
sentful for what he has not than
thankful for what he has?"
Her mood did not please him, be-
cause 1t did not include him, for 1t Is
rude to be impersonal when alone
with one man.
She leaned out over the window
ledge and drew long breath: ION a
still, cold night like this events Of
the past seem near-just on the other
side Of the darkness. was thinking
Of the thanksgivings of Miles Stand
ish and Priscilla and the others. How
little they had to be grateful for, and
yet how religiously great in their
thankfulness"
He had not called to speak of the
pilgrim fathers, and SO he remarked,
somewhat rudely: 81 was not aware
that you were an ultra religionist."
She answered absently, cropping her
hand along the window sill. "Ah, you
mean lighted candles and contribution
boxes 1t is the courageous faith Of
our ancestors that thrills one with
its dauntlessness. Think of those
well-born ladies and gentlemen be-
come pioneers In a wilderness In 81
short days. After drought and fam
Inc and visitations from adventures
they could still assemble to worship
and to pray on days set aside for Civ
ing thanks. believe their prayers
were answered-even personally. AS
for us-we Of the twentieth century
We are precious careful not to pray
for anything we have not the cash to
pay for"
"All we owe the pilgrims" he said.
being compelled 10 follow her CONVEX
sational lean, lis vote of thanks for
their generosity in the matter of an
cestors. Almost anyone in the blue
book can now afford at least two fore
fathers who came over in the May
flower. But to return--you were
about to answer my question. Is"
II can see them now" she inter-
rupted. with their broad hats and
swords buckled at their sides. and"
uncertain in further details she swift
ly began again: "How little pleasure
they gave themselves! Imagine grown
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-11-19

men in We olden Plymouth playing
football of a Thanks day! They would
have had their offending feet stuck
through pillory in no time!"
Instead of legs done up in surgical
splints-wooden customs BOTH" He
refused to be serious.
She felt without seeing that he was
approaching the window again. The
pilgrims wouldn't hold out much
longer, owing to her uncertain his
torical data Was William Penn the
first governor of the colony? Or was
Gotten Mather? She must Say some
thing, or that inevitable question, and
II she were to say yes to this frivol-
GUS person, what should she say to
the new Presbyterian minister of the
red brick church,"
els it yes-dear?" There was very
personal note in the voice this time,
and hand was ominous)y near her
own on the window ledge.
eff you we're more serious about
things" she began. unsteadily. RE
ligious things, like Thanksgiving. for
instance. II you had belief or, q
code or something could believe In
you more--don't you see. Everyone
says"
Evidently he saw something which
pleased him, for thore was an expan-
sive smile on his face. Suddenly he
struck an attitude. \
How would q code Of thanks meet
with your approval, Just owing to the
day
Il don't believe you were ever
thankful for anything"
my dear young woman, no divine
was ever more so. am thankful for
---for the great commonwealth in
which we live. with its waving fields
of-of--"
'sHay,'' she suggested.
-. WAS about TO- say onions he
cord 1fed. "And IT, greater states
men--yes, with it, statesmen ever
greater than IL onion fields. possessed
as they are Of nothing but love for
TIE wage Garner during presidential
campaigns. \
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THE Two STRANGERS STARED AT EACH OTHER

while the whole Harmon family were
staring with all their might, the
younger man rushed forward and cried:
Father. won't you forgive mel"
Mrs. Harmon sat down upon the door
step and cried, the boys shrank back to
the very corner of the porch, the other
father leaned against pillar and waited,
for this proud father was taking long
time to open his heart. But at last he
did IT.; he sighed, and host Of the hard,
fine wrinkles vanished from his face as
hesaid: my son!" and held out his arms
The Harmons crowded forward; even
the driver pressed nearer. The very air
grew fragrant with Thanksgiving. Then
forgetful of the great dinner, everybody
waited while the old gentleman, ex-
planned. 1t was the old story. His son
and he had quarreled, and the young
man had gone west to make his fortune.
That was two years ago, and there was
white-haired old lady far away in New
York who cried every day for boy that
never came, but who was coming at last,
for after dinner they would drive over to
the station, and In couple Of days there
would be another Thanksgiving, and this
old lady would be at the feast.
Then Mr. Harmon blew the horn, not
withstanding everybody was on the
spot. and Mrs. Harmon announced din
ner. 1t was the most thankful feast
that she had ever served, though, for the
first time In her career as housekeeper,
she had to share the credit for 1t, for
Dick insisted that at least half the glory
was his.-Young People.
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II am thankful that In these United
States there are--are noble reformers
who find 1t possible to reap wealth
by denouncing it--thereby proving the
possibilities Of American statesman
ship"
What are you talking about?"
Proving myself eligible to ask .
simple question. am thankful for the
female brains which discuss the Ques-
ton: Shall women propose?' occupy
ing themselves with the discussion
they do not propose.
Il am thankful that we do not live
In the days Of Puritanism, otherwise
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-11-19

wooden chimneys, stained to represent
brick, or pitched roof looks well.
Fig. 3 is the house after the roof Is
completed. The same boards that
were used for partitioning may be
used.
Cut doorway through the partition
wall of each of the rooms, and one or
more side doors into the house. Win
dows should be cut out in each outside
wall of the rooms.
Rails, the house from the floor an
inch or more by mailing a little block
| OF wood under each corner. Now be-
gin by papering the rooms, Go to a
paper dealers and buy what wall pa
per you need. Select paper with small
figures. Borders are hardly possible.
SO that molding Is used. Molding
enough can be bought for a quarter at
a furniture store. Gilded moldlng sets
off the paperlng with good effect. The
ceilings may be painted white or pa
pered
Carpet the floors with odds and ends
of carpet. or the floors may be stained.
Staining the floors cherry color, var
nishing them, and then using little
mats here and there on the polished
flooring gives the best effect
II you wish You can get the meas
uremen; of the windows and kave
glass cutter cut out separate panes of
glass for each window for few cents
each. Fasten the panes inside with
tacks at the corners. The windows are
fitted with drapery that hangs half
way down, as shown in Fig L. Cheap
pencils make good poles, and as for
rings. ten cents will buy 100 little
metal rings at a hardware store. For
doors, the larger draperies are used.
as in Fig. 5. The same kind of pole
and rings Will do. The pencil poles
are finished off with plated tacks.
These metal-headed tachs are useful In
making dolls house. aud you should
buy a package.
Fig. shows the house without its
fittings. The outside of the house can
be painted and the roof looks well II
staihed. The chimney can be painted
red and then striped with white TO
represent brick.
Fatlence is required 10 make the
furniture and general TRAININGS Of
the house You can put In mantels
by using the thin wood OF cigar boxes.
Get little pasteboard at drug store
and fit them with a pasteboard back,
as in Fig. 6. The chairs and sofa are
covered with fancy fabric. Make the
stools OF covered thread spools. For
bedsteads use the fat side OF cigar
box with spool legs at each corner.
and a back board. Cover with linen
and place little mosquito netting
over 1t. Tables are made OF round
tops OF strawberry boxes. with CEN
ter leg fastened to . wooden base.
Stain the woodwork or cover with
cloth or leather.
Use small candles In little candle
sticks 10 light the house. and little
Chinese lights that burn oil for the
hall Chicago Tribune.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-11-19

We've formed new society
'sThe Order OF the Smiling Face"
An honored member you may be.
For every one may have place.
The rules say you must never let
The corners Of your mouth droop down;
For by this method you may get
The habit Of a sulky frown.
II playmates tease you, let your eyes
A brave and merry twinkle show;
For II the angry tears arise
They're very apt to overflow.
II you must practice for an hour,
And II II seem long. long while.
Remember not to pout and glover.
But wear bright and cheerful smile.
The rules are simple, as you see;
Make up your mind to join to-day.
Put on smile-and you will be
An active member right away.
Lucy Foster. In St Nicholas.
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a certain girl in a certain window
would have been burned for witch
dead certain.
81 am thankful that said girl"-he
lowered his voice in a telling way-"is
going to say"
YES" she finished softly.
And the Presbyterian minister Of
the red brick church saw nothing
whatever for which to be thankful on
the day "set apart and appointed"
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Prepared.

Mrs. Todds-Good heavens, John!
You're not going to dinner in that
sweater?
Mr.. Todds-Yes, my dear. The land.
lady told me last night that she was GO
ing to call on me to carve the turkey
Judge.
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she -Did understand you to say that
Prof. 0ray's death was due 40 absent
mindednesss
Hs--Yes. He went tosleep one night
and forgot 70 wake ~. chicaeo News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-11
o. v. A. M. ENCAMPMENT
To Be Held, September 10 to IS, in
Portland.

The national cncamprnent Of the Or
der of United American Mechanics will
be held in Portland, Sent. 49, IA and Is
delegates to the encampment from all
over the United States being the guests
of George Washington Council Of Port
land. assisted by S. ID. Warren roun-
Gil of Cumberland Mills. 1t is expect d
that there will be fully 1000 delegates
and members In attendance during the
three or four days which the-ron ventioa
will take up. The majority of the del
egates will arrive during Monday, the
18th, and the sessions Of the national
encampment will commence, Tuesday.
The prominent feature of the enca:np-
ment will be big parade which will
take place on the first day Of the en-
campment, when the Loyal Legion, the
military branch of the order, will pa
rade the principal streets of Portland
and it is expected that about 200 men,
bers Of the legion from all over the
country will participate.
The business sessions OF the encamp-
ment will open on the 18th. in O. u. A.
NJ. hall and will continue several days
with excursions to various points Of
interest. trolley rides, a sail down the
bay and other outings and entertain
ment. including a banquet.
Arrangements will be made for spe-
cial rates at one or more Of the hotels
for the accommodation of the delegates
and special rates will be given on the
railroads.
The national encampmcnt Of 1903 was
held at Wheeling w. Va, and at that
time 1t was voted to hold the 2onven-
ton of 1904 at Portland. The honor OF
the national delegates was
accepted by the delegates from Port
land.
j. Frank Massure is chairman Of Inc
entertainment committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-11
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The Democrats of the class district
of Foxcroft, Guilford. Abbot and Sebec
have nominated Warren J. Eldridge OF
Foxcroft. as candidate for representa-
tive to the Legislature.
Congressman Littlefield will speak al
Auburn hall, Aug. IS. on the political
issues. He was in Auburn, TUESDAY
and left at noon for Vermont, where ne
is to make several speeches.
The Democrats of Lewiston have
nominated Francois X. Belleau, MI
chael r. O'Brien, DR.. A. M. Garceoh
and Frank A. Morey as candida'es
for representatives to the Legislature
City Marshal Thomas +. Reynolds OIL
Bath, is quarantined at his home on
upper Washington street as result u
one of his children having diphtherla'
Capt. Peter Gaudreau of the nighl
watch is substituting for the marsha
during his absence from the Office.
The latest development in the con-
test for reinstatement by Miss Georga
A. Staples, for several years a teacher
i'm the public schools at Biddeford, calhe'
when a number OF hef
friends started out to secure sigma
lures to a petition addressed to the
school board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-11
Plight of Godfrey Bloch
at New York.
Fled Rather Than Tell Abou,
Silk Frauds.
Disappeared When Case Was Pend;,.
Before Grand Jury-AIIeged Irreo,.
larities Involved Imports of Sill.
Valued at Millions Of Dollars.

New York, Aug. 10.-Godfrey RIoch
who fled from the federal authoritia.
nearly two years ago rather than ten
OF his connection with the alleged sill
frauds which involved the firm n
5. Rosenthal K Co.. is reported TO hav.
become insane and is now an inmato
of sanitarium in this state. His CON.
dition is said to be hopeless.
Bloch disappeared in October 100
when the case was pending before tbo
grand jury and it was then said thar
he had gone away by order Of his pbv.
stefan, in an attempt to regain bis
health. He was later located in Mon.
treal. but soon left that place and went
to Lyons, France.
His family Joined him there. Bloch
had been acting REGULARLY, as rcsult
of mental anxiety and it was found
that his brain had given way. Mem.
bCrs of the family communicated with
the federal officials and in view of tho
mans unfortunate plight, the promise
was given that if he were placed in =
retreat no further proceedings would
be taken against him
Rosenthal. head of the firm. disan-
peared while under indictment for.
feiting 100000 bail. The alleged i,r9rp-
larities involved imports of silks vain.
ed at millions of dollars which vera
said to have been under-vaIued by an
appraiser. Bloch was stated to have
been a silent partner in the firm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-11
HARRISoN'S BOOM.
Attempt to Place New York Congress
man for Governor.

Esopus. N. Y. Aug. 10.-Francis Burton
Harrison. who represents the 18th New
York district in Congress. was put for
ward, today. for the Democratic nomina-
ton for governor. His name was suggest
ed in an informal discussion between New
York politicians. which occurred on board
the steamer Sycamore, conveying the
Presidential notification committee be-
tween New York and Esopus.
1t was received so favorably that some
of the Tammany officials predicted that
the names of Mayor George Il. Mcclellan
and Former Secretary of War Daniel S.
Lamont would be eliminated from the
contest and the race would be run finally
between Representative Harrison and
some upstate Democrat, possibly c. w.
Goodyear of Buffalo.
Advocacy of a boom for Mr.. Harrison
at this time is said to be keeping alike
with the inclination of state leaders TO
give the governorship nomination to Tam
many and with the demand of that organ
ization that its claim be recognized.