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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24
TALENT LOST TO WORLD.
CAUSE FOR SORROW OVER THE
DEATH OF MISS JESSIE PRATT
POEM THAT FRIENDS WILL
APPRECIATE.

Miss Jessie Pratt, whose death oc-
CURED "a few weeks ago in Minne-.
apolis, was q brilliant fine-soulded
young woman, who did much for her
circle in her short life and is deeply
mourned not only from sense Of
to the world. Her capabilities were
such that, had her strength permit
ted, she would have done much for
those beyond her own circle. e
Miss Pratt was the first librarian:
of the children's department of. the
public library, whose problems she
took UP with keen zest, sympathy and
rare intelligence. She was also a
great lover Of nature and did much
good work in the study of birds. The
weary years of struggle to regain her
health were spent largely in the open,.
and she turned her attention to writ
ing as a means of expressing her OBJ
servations and thoughts. Some Of her
work has already been published and
notification was received by her fam
lily after her death of the acceptance
of a story by Munsey's. The story
is BILLY Brents Dogstar.'' q
One of her poems has been sent
to some. of her Minneapolis friends
and is herewith published, that all
her friends may share 1t:
WaysIde Benedlctlon.
Twas bit of song that was waited to me
On the breath Of the summer air:
What matter II sung for another ear,
1t lifted my heart from its care.
Twas a bit Of flower that bloomed alone
On the edge Of a dusty way
thought Of it's CHEEKY and delicate grace
When the night was cold and gray.
Twas bit OF q smile on the lips of q
child,
AS passed him at his play,
That warmed my heart and smoothed my
brow
I And kept me sweet all day.
Twas a bit Of a star that peeped out first
At the close of a day of care,
That made me look up to the God Of all
love,
And close the day with prayer.
Thus a song, flower, smile, star,
Had lightened the day for me-
For a burden need never be helplessly
borne I
BY one who can hear and see.
This poem was written two years
ago, when Miss Pratt was living in
her winter tent in the deep valley
of the Snake river, in Idaho, and it
expressed her constant mood in her
six years of wandering.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24
CORWIN rs SAFE

Seattle, May 24.-The steamer Cottage
City from Lynn canal reports passing the
Nome steamer Corwin, May 81, between
Ketchikan and Wrangel, NaIrows.
This information. disproves the sensa-
t1onal report to the effect that the Corwin
was lost on the Vancouver coast. So; far
as the Cottage City officers could observe
the Corwin was In no trouble whatever. =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24

Mann school and the other to the Madison
school primary department. Miss Whistler
made the presentation at the Madison,
and the banner was accepted by Annie
Bell. The children gave the flag salute,
and there was a program of songs and
recitations appropriate to the occasion.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24
PROGRAMS BY MR.. BEACH.

John Parsons Beach will play an at
tractive program in the Cable Piano hall,
Nicollet avenue and Eighth street. to-
morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, and in the
evening at $3.50 the numbers will be re-
peated. AS Mr.. Beach will leave Sat
urday to spend a year in the east, this
will be the last opportunity Minneapolis
people will have to hear him for some
time.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24
SIOUX CITY PICKS UP
Boom In Down. Town Real Estate--Cost
Buildings to Be Erected.

Sioux City, Iowa, May PA rather
remarkable real estate boom in down
town property has been started. William
Gordon purchased 100000 worth Of in
side property from the Mercantile Realty
company Of Boston, and has already sold
$40, 900 Of it. The Iowa State National
bank has leased tract for ninety nine
years for the erection of a s2OO,O 900 seven
story building.
The Elks Club building, erected at a
cost of $123,80O, has been bought by F.
M. Pelletier for $125,O0O.
A three-story $4,000 block has been
started by c. F. Lytle, and plans are be-
ing prepared for many small buildings.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24
p. E. o. Social,

The P. E. o. society closed it's seasons
gatherings with social meeting at the
home Of Mrs Ella Berry, 3112 Colfax ave-
nue. S, last evening. The rooms were
frightened with spring flowers and a mu-
steal program was given by Mrs. Willard,
Mrs. Myers and Miss Pearl Barnaby.
Light refreshments were served in the
dining room, where the society colors, yell
low and white, were carried out in mar
guerites. Among those present were
Mines. A. w. Willard, Edna Myers, George
TrumbuI1, F. M. Wilson, 81. McCaull. G.
j. Moffatt, e. r. Barnaby, Misses Pearl
Barnaby and Anna Vierling. r
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Moffett OF
Hawthorn avenue announce the engage
lnent of their daughter Cora Eta and DR.
John Truman Carpenter. The wedding
will take place in August
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24
CLUBS AND CHARITIES
Club Calendar.

WEDNESDAY, !, Is "a.
Ladies' Aid society of futile church.
Mrs. e. H. Scofeld, .2700 Blaisdell ave-
Ladies' Aid society of Simpson church,
Mrs. A. A. Kelly, s2722 Third avenue S,
2:30 p. m.
Woman's Foreign, Missionary society of
the House Of Faith Presbyterian church,
Mrs. G. w. HergewelA COZ Broadway, 8
p. m. s.s.easr!3- sz
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary
society Of Grace Presbyterian church,
Mrs. Stewart Gamble, 2420 Girard avenue
s, 2:30 p. m. t% 49,.
Westminster Kindergarten and Indus
trial society, Westminster church, 3 p. m
Ladies' Aid society Of the First NJ. E.
church, Mrs. Phelps; 1112, Eighth street
Sc, 2:30 p. M. I N,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24

According to magazine devoted to en-
gineering the Yukon river which is 2,40n:
miles in length, is navigable by steamer
for over 1000 miles.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24

Miss Margaret Barrett and Stephen
James Porter will be married in Holy
Rosary church Wednesday, June l.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. P. White have an
nounced the engagement of their daughter
Adeline to Charles Santrizos of La Crosse
Wis
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24

QUESTION FOR TOMORROW.
OIL Baths for convalescents.-Dc you
think there Is any speoIS benefit in oil
baths for one recovering from serious
illness and what oil should be used7-
Dorothy.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24

Miss Jessie Moore, a bride of to-mor-
row, was the honor guest at a quitting
party Saturday afternoon, which was
given by Miss Blanche Stobbs of Columbus
avenue The twelve guests were busy
tying a comforter for the bride and the
Misses Matson gave several Vlolln ana
piano numbers. Apple blossoms made the
parlors beautiful and the dining-room was
in NinletS
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24

Does your roof leak? We can stop
it. Both phones 376. w. S. Mott
Company
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24

Feed wrinkles, lines, creases, vast
ing flesh with Satin-Skin Cream, a
skin food. Csc.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24

Miss Nora Saunders will entertain Mon
day for Miss Sara DeLaittre and Miss
Matte McAllister, two June brides Fri
day Miss McAllister will be hostess for
Miss DeLaittre and Mrs. j. l.. DeLaittre
will entertain Wednesday, June 1. Mrs.
J. Murphy has planned an affair for the
following Friday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24

s..;'* Flags fof Primary Rooms: 80, :,
L.. p. Plummer w. r. c.. No. 8. pre-
sented two handsome silk flags yesterday,
one to the primary room Of the Horace
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24

BURNETTS VANILLA EXTRACT
Is sold by all the best grocers everywhere try 4
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24
CLUB NOTES,

- 19&s ~ ssst CLUB NOTES.. ~
The Minneapolis kindergarten association will
have it's annual meeting in the Church Of the
Redeemer Tuesday, June z.
The woman's auxiliary of the diocese Of Min
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24
And close the day with a prayer.

Thus a song, a flower, smile, star,
Had lightened the day for me
For a burden need never be helplessly
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-24

Twas a bit of a star that peeped out first
At the close of a day of care,
That made me look up to the God of all
love,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17
LUNAR SCENERY.

Its Appearance Proves the Moons
Lack of Air and Water.
1t is by indirect methods of observa-
ton that scientists learn of the alb
sence of atmosphere in the moon.
There are various arguments that can
be adduccd, but the most conclusive is
that obtained on the occurrence of
what is called the occultation Of a
star. 1t sometimes happens that the
moon comes directly between the earth
and star, and the temporary extinc-
ton of the latter is an Occultation. We
can observe the movement when 1t
takes place, and the suddenness of the
extinction of the star is extremely re-
markable. If the moon had copious
atmosphere, the gradual interposition
of this would produce a gradual ex-
tinction of the star and not the sudden
phenomenon usually observed.
This absence Of air and water from
the moon explains the peculiar and
weird ruggedness of the lunar scenery.
We know that on the earth the action
Of the wind and of rain, of frost and of
snow is constantly tending to wear
down our mountains and reduce their
hard outlines, but no such agents are
at work upon the moon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17


John McCool, a well known far
mer of the Third district, died on
Monday, in a Baltimore hospital
where he had gone for treatment
for an injury to his hand from
which blood poisoning had resulted.
Robt. F. McGaw, of Havre de
Grace, has in his possession an iron
cannon ball which was recently
found near that town. 1t is about
% inches in diameter and weighs
two pounds-and is evidently a
relic of the British when they
bombarded the city in 1872.
Miss Carrie s. Bird, daughter
of Rev. VIM. E. Bird until recent
ly of lHavre de Grace, has been
awarded a scholarship at the Brook
lyn Institute of Arts and Sciences.
The young lady was a member of
This years graduating class of
Woman's College, Baltimore.
The contract for the new mac
adam road between Kennett and
West Grove has been awarded to
Patrick Fl. Cochran, of West Ches-
ter. His bid for the 10,067 feet in
Londongrove township was $l1, 800,
and 15,4S3 feet in New Garden
township SIT, 1916. Under the new
road law in Pennsylvania the
county pays one sixth of the
amount, the township one-sixth,
and the State four sixths.
About 5000 persons from fifteen
states have attended Goldey Col
lege.
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g.
BY HOOK OR BY CROOK.
An Ancient Phrase That Has Many
Phases of Meaning.

An Ancient Phrase That Has Many
Phases of Meaning.
The phrase "by hook or by crook"
may simply refer to an ancient Gus
tom which allowed persons to collect
for fuel dead wood in the kings forest
such as they could break off and re-
move with cart, hook and crook"
Some trace its significance "by foul
means or by fair" to the contrasted
uses of the footpad's hook or the
bishops crook.
Others remind us Of the expression
in very early days 'by huke DER
krooke"-that is. by bending the knees
and cringing low.
Another plausible explanation is that
after the great fire Of London disputes
as to ownership of land were settled
by two surveyors whose names were
Hook and Crook.
Quite different Is the view taken by
those who tell us that when Strong
bow sailed for Ireland he instructed
his men to make their attack by Hook,
a promontory northeast of Waterford,
or by Crook, harbor on the south
coast.
In any case, the phrase is very old,
for it was used by Bacon Q55O, by
Shelton, the poet laureate Q5OO, and
by Chaucer nearly 600 years ago.
Parsons.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17

Princess Mathilde was a typical
Bonaparte. Beneath the skin of a
grande dame there dwelt the soul. Of a
vivandiere. She was generous and
tempestuous. Something Of butt in
her prime, as certain rather pro-
nounced passage in Lord Malmesbury's
"reminiscences shows, she was uni
versally admitted at the same time to
possess taste and knowledge of the
arts. 1t was to her credit, too, that
she cared not a snap of her fingers for
dynastic disputes. She was on the
friendliest of terms with the Due dAu-
male and is said to have tried. but in
vain, to conciliate some of the sitter
branches of the puzzle headed Bourbon
family. Altogether, she was woman
who lived every moment of her life
London Outlook.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17
James M. Clement.

DIR. James M. Clement died sud-
denly at his home in Philada., on
Sunday, 18th inst, of pneumonia,
aged ~ years. The deceased was
a native of Cecil county, being born
in the Fourth district, near LOm-
bard. Graduating from Pennsyl.
vania Dental College in 1860, and
two years later in medicine from
University of Pennsylvania, where
he had been a pupil of DIR. D..
Hayes Agnew, he engaged in the
practice of his profession, being To-
Gated at Oxford for some years.
He was twice married, his second
wife being Miss Ruth A. Pass, of
the Fourth district, who, with two
sons and three daughters, survive
him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17
WORLDS FAIR.
Great June Excursions via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

Great June Excursions via Pennsylvania
Railroad.
June 49, % and 30 are the next dates for the
great Pennsylvania Railroad coach excursions to
the World Fair at st. Louis. A special train Of
standard day coaches will be run on the following
schedule. and excursion tickets. good going only
on special train, will be sold from the stations
named at rates quoted. Special train leaves
Philadelphia. 11.SO a.. M. arriving at St. Louis
400 p. m the following day; rate $3.50.
Tickets will also be sold from other stations on
the Pennsylvania Railroad. east of Pittsburg and
south of and including Elmira Olean and May.
ville and from stations on the New York and
Long Branch Railroad. Cumberland Valley Rail
road. and New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk
Railroad. good going in coaches on regular trains
to point of connection with special train. The
folio wing rates will apply from the stations
named:-
Columbia, 1850 Wilmington. 1850
The rate from Rising Sun and adjacent stations
will be $3.50.
Returning. tickets will be good in coaches on
regular trains leaving st. Louis union Station)
on day of valuation. within ten days, including
date of excursion.
For rates of fare from other stations and leaving
time OF connecting trains consult nearest Ticket
Agent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17
EIGHTH DISTRICT.

Crab apples will be scarce this year.
The shad season is closed, with very
slim profit for the fishermen.
The birds are still playing havoc with
the corn, causing much replanting.
E. H. Gosner is frightening up Chas.
A. Grubb's premises with coat of fresh
paint.
The young folks are enjoying them
selves gathering bounteous crop of wild
strawberries.
Miss Ethel Fulton has returned to her
home after spending season as milliner
at Rising Sun.
Jacob Kirk had the misfortune to lose a
fine Jersey bull last week, the cause of its
death being unknown.
The prospects are favorable for large
crop of cherries, the trees being loaded
with the luscious fruit.
The farmers have taken advantage oil
the fine weather and finished setting
out their tomato plants.
VIM. M. Fulton is roofing his barn and
wagon shed and making other improve
ments about his premises.
Our lady friends are complaining
of the destructive invasion of green
worm and fly on their rose bushes this
season.
Jos. Green, formerly of this section but
now residing at Newark, has been visit
ing his mother and other relatives here.
abouts this week.
Herbert Dorsey is busily engaged in
saving timber for various purposes, How
ard Bradley's traction engine being used
for necessary power.
We wish to correct mistake which
occurred in the Eighth District items a
few weeks ago. in which it was stated
that Mrs. John Mecaslin had suffered the
amputation of one of her feet. The un-
fortunate lady who was compelled to
undergo the operation was Mrs. John
Mccullough, who is still in the hospital
under treatment
The thunder storms which visited this
section on the 5th and 9th insts., were
very severe and did considerable damage.
Lightning struck Alpheus Huss' house,
SCATTERING a portion of the building, the
high wind aiding in the destruction
and blowing out one end of the house.
The roads were badly washed in places
and Conowingo creek overlooked its
banks, causing considerable damage to
the recent repairs to the approach to the
bridge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17
Is Brute Creation wisers

Every living bird and beast strives
its utmost to cram itself with food be-
fore retiring for the night, and this
food is digested as the night progresses.
The evening feed is the feed of the day
with the brute creation, and yet doc
tors tell us to refrain from eating
heartily at night and even advise US
to retire to rest with a more or less
empty stomach. Are We following ma
ture when following this advice ?-Eng-
fish Country Gentleman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17
FARMINGTON.

Miss Carrie Cameron is visiting friends
at Sylmar.
The Ebenezef Social Club met at H. c.
McDowell's Wednesday evening.
Miss Helen Wells, of Elk,on, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel c. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Philip Allen. of At
lantic City, are visiting friends here this
week.
The festival at Ebenezer last week was
postponed from Thursday to Friday eve
ming on account of the weather and con-
tinued on Saturday night, about $50
being realized.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17

The terrible massacre of non-union
miners in Colorado does not pass I'M
noticed in official circles. The hope OF
the Administration is that exact justice
may be done, and that peace may be pre-
served without loo much restraint of the
movement OF citizens, but it is not be-
lieved that the efforts to involve the
President in the pending controversy will
be at all successful.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17
S. John Brumfleld.

s. John Brumfield died at his
home in Oxford on the 18th inst,
of kidney trouble, aged ga years.
The deceased was "a native of this
county, being born in Port Deposit
He had for many years been en-
ployed by the Western Union Tele-
graph company as lineman. A
widow and three sons survive him.
His funeral was held on Thursday,
with interment at West Noting
ham Presbyterian cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17
DIED..
David Kreider.

David Kreider, farmer of near
Rawlingsville, Lancaster county,
was stricken with heart trouble
while walking in the road near that
village on Friday and died within
a few minutes. The deceased was
70 years of age, and is survived by
a wife and several children.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17
Driven To Desperation.

Living at an out of the way place,
remote from civilization, a family
is often driven to desperation in
case of accident, resulting in
Burns, Cuts, Wounds Ulcers, etc.
Lay in a supply of 1Bucklen's
Arnica Salve. It's the best on
eartn: 25c, at Eli 7. Reynolds
drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17
That Trobbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you
used DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
Thousands of sufferers have proved
their matchless merit for Sick and
Nervous Headaches. They make
pure blood and build up your
health. Only % cents, money
back if not cured. Sold by Eli T.
Reynolds, druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17
John J. Gray.

John J. Gray, a former resident
of North East, died at his home in
Trainer, Pa, on June s. The de:
ceased was veteran of the Civil
War. His remains were inferred
at North East M. E. cemetery on
Saturday, with G. A. r. honors,
the funeral being in charge OF
Wingate Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17

II suppose the hero and heroine of
that story get married in the last chap
tcr?" she said.
mo. divorced" replied her friend.
"Oh, how lovely! Will you let me
borrow 1t when you get throughr-
Exchange.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17
REDUCED RATES TO CHICAGO.
Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account Re.
nublican Convention.

For the benefit of those desiring to attend the
Republican National Convention. to be held at
Chicago. June 81 to "a. the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell round trip tickets to Chicago.
from all stations on its lines from June 16 to 90
inclusive. good returning. leaving Chicago not
later than June 49, at rate OF single fare for the
round trip. For specific information concerning
rates and time of trains. consult nearest ticket
agent,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17
NOTICE

BIZ THE ORPHANS CouRT FOR CECIL oouxrY,l
January /, 1904.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex.
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward and
do the same, or show cause to the contrary,
or they will be cited up.
Test: THOS. B. MILLER, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17
r1anager Wanted.

Trustworthy lady or gentleman to manage bus
iness in this country and adjoining territory for
well and favorably known house OF solid financial
standing. s20.OOstraight cash salary and expenses
paid each Monday by check direct from head
quarters. Expense money advanced. Position
permanent. Address MANAGER, $40 Como Block,
Chicago, Illinois. 18mc12t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

At meeting of the Maryland delegates
to the Democratic National Convention
it was informally declared that, should
Senator Germans nomination for Pres
ident not seem practicable, Judge Gray of
Delaware, would be warmly supported as
second choice.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-06-17

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at g On
q. m. and Is p. m. Market train leaves
Rowlandyille. Tuesdays and Fridays at $50
Liberty Grove. SS5; Colora. s.44; Rising Sun, 1885,
sylmar, 906; Nottingham. 0.l8; Oxford 1000 A. M
arriving at West Philadelphia. ESQ p. m.
Sunday train leaves Oxford at ESQ arriving in
Philadelphia at 9.l2 q. M; and 600. arrivinS in
Phiadeiphiaat 1853 p. m; weekdays. 9.26 p. m.
Trains leaving Port Deposit at 9.25 a. m. and
5.12 p. m. and Philadelphia at z. I6 a. M and 40
p. m. connect at Oxford with trains on the Ian
caster. Oxford 4 Southern Railroad.
". W. ATTERBURY JRWooD
0Snl, Manager Pass'r Traffe Honon.-
GEO. W. BOYD. General Passenger Aaepf.