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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-25

Twenty-Five to 0, Akeley
Juniors VS.. but it's time to drop
the curtain.
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One spring poet does, not make
a spring.
aWhiskey did it testifios the.
Cass Lake suicide.
Koochiching nurses a plan for.
an international base ball league.
Twenty-Five to 0, Akeley
Juniors VS.. but it's time to drop
the curtain.
Every noise in thenight sounds
like a screech of a locomotive up
at RoSeau.
A baby Cyclone set up a very
unpleasant squat for time at
Brainerd last Sunday.
cSwanville will just about be in
the center Of the earJh on the
Fourth of July.
cts Hit or miss with the
Illinois statesman thinks the
Cass Lake Times.
The political waters Of Roseau
county are much agitated by the
uncertain foppings about OF the
Albert Berg.
Dad Palmer, the impudent
thing, dares to make the Kelliher
journal talk like this: Tom
Noodle, city editor Of the Be
midi Daily Pioneer: A. A. Oliver,
of the Walker Pioneer, and Doc
Rutledge, Of the Cass Lake Voice,
are out with their annual fish
stories, with the hope Of coaxing
tourists to the shoressof Lake Be
midi, Leach Lake and Cass Lake,
but they don't know a little bit
about fish, fishing or their habits.
Up in this Red Lake country We
would use the fish they speak Of
for bait, and for the reason that
the spring was so backward and
fish have their ideas Of doing
things according to the signs Of
the zodiac, they SO completely
gorge the tributaries to Red
Lake that the immenselo log drives
are delayed to this day. Those
fellows are BUM
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-25

"Whiskey did it Z, testifios the
Cass Lake suicide.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-25

One spring poet does, not make
a spring.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-25

Every noise in the-night sounds
like a screech of a locomotive up
at RoSeau.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-25

It's an open~q uestion whether
Hearst is saint or a sinner.
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HELP WANTED.


WANTED Competent cashier
and book keeper. Young lady
living in town preferred. Arm:
w. strong & Underwood.
WANTED-At once, apprentice.
girl to learn to set type and to
learn the newspaper business
generally. Pioneer office.
WANTED For U. S. Army able
bodied, unmarried men be-
tween ages Of 81 and IS, citi-
zens OF United States, of a
good character and temperate
habits, who can speak, read
and write English. For in
formation apply TO Recruiting
Officer. Miles block, Bemidji,
BRIGHT YOUNG MAN, over Is,
to prepare for government po-
sition; good salary; permanent;
gradual promotion. Box $40,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
WANTED Lady clerk for gen
eral store; give reference; stat
experience and salary ex-
pected. Address j. r. Bockler,
Britton, S. D.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
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YOUNG LADY stenographer
wants position; prefer leaving
city. b. M. w. 435 jackson st.
st. Paul.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-25

A baby Cyclone set up a very
unpleasant squall for a time at
Brainerd last Sunday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-25

TO RENT Two nicely furnished
rooms. Inquire at 615 Mime
sofa avenue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-25

FOR SALE-Good drug and
jewelry stock. Will Barker,
Sanborn, Iowa.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-25

FOR RENT Fine furnished
rooms at the ArmstrongUn-
derWood Cafe.
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FOR SALE-Limited number Of
copies of the Pioneer 5 souvenir
edition. Pioneer Office.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-F'ive dollar billiard
and pool tickets far, $S4 at the;
Matthew Billiard hall
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-05-25

Swanville will just about be in
the center Of the earth on the
Fourth of July.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28

press thanks and extend cordial
Welcome to tle members and fricnts
q Our sister churches who are hay.aE
tacatioa Our Master approvti E
aase'iish fraternity a. shah ar@o-
Sunday Hiaa5 Sunday morning gI#
subject viii be The Proaisals Broth
er." At The request Of Dr Cades-
a.an Pope | have agreed 10 publtsa
any criticism Soa may desire 70 of
fer The teNt is Lake 15:3l-"AH
tha have IS thine THIS was
said to be the elder brother. who
slaid at nome. The much preached
about prodigal was in the house a!
the time. Come out this morning.
Invite some friends TO cone.
j. S. HAWKINS, Pastor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28
Robbie Identified Nero-

The other day a teacher asked her
pupils If any of them knew who Nero
vas. The only response came from a
little fellow, who held UP his hand.
Well, Robbie said the teacher, "do
you know who Nero was?" Yes,
ma'am,' he answered. proudly; hes
the one we sing about in Sunday
school. The teacher could not recall
any particular religious music devoted
10 Nero. What is ne song, Robhie?"
She asked. Nero. My God TO The ="
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28
National Potato Culture

The land devoted to potato culture
IN Europe yields annually yearly 12o..
100000 tons OF tubers. In the matter
of area Russia comes first with about
100000 acres, Germany second with
5000, 900 acres, and France third with
100000 acres. Regarding the an.
nual yield. however, Germany comes
first with not far short of $4,000 900
.ons. Russia IS second with 3O,OOO.-
900 tons, and France third with 12,-
o00 00e tons. The United Kingdom Is
sixth in area AID fifth il point Of
vioin
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Disciples Of Christ-Church-houso
corner Of SIXTH avenue and Beech
street. Bible saho.l 9:2o Elder Sal
fee. superintendent The An,irew cluh
meets at the same hour and place.
Morning service, II O'Clock: sermon,
The Man With the Hoe" prac-
3ical inspiratioral address Junior
l. f. meets at 2:31. Miss blanche
stevens, superintendent. Y. p. S. C..
E. meets at 7 O'Clock sharp, E. l..
Vail president. Night service s
o'clock. Song service 8 to S:15; ser
aon, subject, che Might of Little
Things" a cordial invitation is ex-
4rnded to all to attend these services.
Special invitation to all who have no
church home in Pine Bluff. Come and
Rt's get acquainted.
PERCY CROSS. Minister
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28

The eighteenth annual report has
been issued. Our cordial thanks are
due our recording secretary, Mrs.
Frank Silar, for beautiful record of
a years work. This work has gone
forth to large constituency who
eve allesi2nce to the Womans Home
Mission society. How has it been re-
ceived?? Was it gladly welcomed,
carefully read and studiedo Is it KEEP;
close at hand as constant and
ready reference, or was it thrown
aside after a brief. careless survey of
the pages. so full of vital facts and
epoch making events in the history OF
the socety' Sisters, study this report
Well, and so understand the aim. scope
and needs OF Our WORK.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28

Morning service, First NJ. +. church
Anthem" Blessed Be the Name OF
7ke Lord, Carrie B. Adams. quar-
Aette choir.
Anthem, Il will !4itt Up Mine Eyes,
CTlas H. Gabriel quartette choir.
Solo, Until the Day Breaks" Ch.
Gounod, Mrs. Jesse Core.
Sermon, by pastor; subject, 'Thc
Frodisals Brother
Postlude, Professional Batiste,
AIRS. Addie T. Cwon
Evening service.
Anthem, Nearer My God to Thee .
!no. r. sweeney, quartette choir.
Anthem, abide With Me, Lysberr,
9uartette choir.
Solo, Light in Darkness Fred
y. Cowen, MIR. Dan Taylor.
Sermon by pastor; subject. Ego
sism"
PostMde, 'Tmpromptu. Schubert,
Mrs. Addie T. Owen.
Junior league at $3.50 p M. led by
Miss Fannie Check, subject "Strive
&c Enter the Straight Gate Ep-
~orth League Friday night at Sis,
ee INDICTED by Miss Moree Burks: sub
Jcct. The Better Hope of the Race"
Regular monthly business meeting.
Cordial invitation to all friends.
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Not Active.

Little boy inquired the minister
who had called to see the man Of ne
house. is your father a Christian?
Yes replied the boy, q think i4e
is, but don't believe he is working
at it these days. s."-LiLrncott' 5.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28

The baoy roll and Florence NJ
Fachem Nite Bex Hrgsas!a II =.
Joseph church Of Augusta. ca. hold
their quarter ry mite hex o,eesiaes to-
cether. Attractive ;ae'+stzions IN
rhyme are sent our. WI h wing
&oodly number OF children to the
meetings. The brigade has been di-
Nided into eight companies, each hav-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28
Chains Replace Bridge Cables.

Ine SUBSTITUTION Of CHAINS for cables
Ma stfan suspension bridge Il vii!
...<ee ..otfiG:3 in common with either
II Oh iy;l bridge or he new Will
zeSyu.z ~ = acr2ss t!.r east river
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28
Fiftieth ausiness Anniversary.
Reporter

joan Shepard, Boston merchant,
recently celebrated the fiftieth ami
.arsary of his entrance into business
- tnat city and specially marked TIE
a.. bv tie gift Of 5000 to erdow
- hc;i in tie MH"s '>..9usetts geaeral
:ans)sital i" '@at city
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28

First BAPTIST Church-Fhe pastor,
Rev Ross Moore, Will preach at both
s@Gods Cons1raining Love" Even
ing subject. "Seeiing and Finding"
Sunday school at I p M All are in
pited to worship with the congreSa-
ION.
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Miss raoeett carac.s taa#c il
IulE our Homes for aQXiliar.es je
furnish the boys dornitory al the
ionton school. She wants This WORN
Gcae by il.dtyisnals er personal sub
striptions, not as an anNiiiarv pledge
9, assessment. This last. &c thinks
would be diTett.a4 :he ,na,ls of the
society to q Spt eial object Y 90 VII
fEr.i,h & roo1s@ OIL. "a OF S3o is
K cesar. To 4 SoeG2
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28

Second Presbyterian Church
Preaching at y a. m. by Dr. S. G.
Alexander Subject. Luke lS-S:
when the Son Of MaA cometh. Will
He Find Faith on the EARTH. Are
se entering On that tine?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28

There Will be regular services at
The Lakeside Methodist church. Sun
day school at 9;aC a. m. John NJ.
Mccain superiate1 Preaching at
II a. n. by the pastor, subject. Walk
ing With God" Senior Lecgna ar
4 p. M: Junior League at s D. m.
Preachng at 8; subjec-.. = Rejected
Honor" All are cordially i1yited to
attend.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28

Hawley MeE,orial-Sunday school
at $50 a. m. There will be no preach
ing at II o'cloca. Services at s D. m.
Preaching b. the pastor. special
subject has been selected for this
hour of worship. ~ are invited to
attend these services. Church corner
Seventh and Ficao,'y T. w. Vaughn,
pastor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28
seasoning sank Moxes.

E tales about twenty-five dayS to
print bank notes pToDerly SO that
they will be fully seasoned" to go
into the bands OF the public.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28

Riverside Meth9di2t-Sunday school
at 5.ia q. III. te.ahing at Il a. NJ
EpWorth League at s 2. m. PRAYER
meeting Wednesday at 8 p. m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28

THE more one tries to help others
the more one Loves TO do it.''-Miss
Helen Gould. Have you tried it?
MRS. DONELSON,
Reporter
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28

Mrs ". H. Johnson writes hone
fully Of Dalas Home and Training
school. The institution is improyin"
in mana", nent. and these It has h9l".
cd are proving themselves good work
crs IN tha different departments OF
Christian service into which they
have been directed. The material is
being collected for the new cottage.
and will soon be on the ground and
tuned over to the building COMMITTEE.
Many will learn this gladly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28
H0USE=KEEPERS
GIVE Us YOUR
ATTENTION


Gigantic Sale o Household Furniture, Carpets Rugs AZ .
Our August Clearing Sale. The best and most ~ ~
value giving event q the continues tlrous. - ~
month OF August at ~>ons < Wehb> with store l' ne
bargains OF the }4h character. Every offerno \ Il -
ling merit. We We sorted host OF New I1urnl,r W
Curtains Carpets Hugs and Stoves for August Se}lre s
It's bargains Ike otter that Will multiply vei.T cG
dcnce in this store and ccnEncngy prove that S-,o
Webb net only CLAIMS to but Goes undefse comre t.5on At
every turn
You'll trade to exceptionally good advantage here if you
during this month. 'u
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28

Ine announcement OF the death OF
Mrs. N. 7. .amburth brouaht sorro"
10 many hearts The church mouras
It's oldest missionary, who amer tittH
years ef service. has lain down her
life II III midst of the people T.
whom ~ha 2ave il 50 many years ago.
'Nh9 caI estimate The extent AMI
N&Iue OF such life. and lis influence
|; was at the hone Of her daughter,
Mss. ". Il. ParE. IN China, that she
heard the call. lit is aa=h, cate
into the jo}s Of thy l-o4e3.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-28

ing for its captain a young lady who
arranges for her little band,and sees
that all take part. The general super
intendent of press work has been fur
nished copies Of these invitations,
which she will gladly send to any
brigade requesting them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-24
At Once
F.. q. SMART
Fancy Grocer.
The Test of Excellence.

Congressman Mudd of Maryland re-
Gently told of a dispute on matters
political between an Irishman Of Bal
timore and friend from Montgomery
county. During the course of their
somewhat heated arguments the Irish
man announced with considerable en-
phasis that he woud neve vote any
save the Democratic ticket.
81 am glad to say that am no such
hide-bound partisan as you," said the
Montgomery county man. II make it
rule to vote for the best man, no
matter what his party is
Upon me soul, always thought
We mugwun.ps and rayformers was a
crazy lot" exclaimed the Cclt, "and
now | know it. How arc We goin' to
tell who is the best man Ill the votes
are counted ?"-New York Times
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-24

January first they will be at nome u
their friends in Pine Bluff.
The following guests from a dls.
t;.nce were here: Mrs. V. V. Mann,
Grandmother of the bride; Miss Ma
mie Mann. Mcssrs. j. H. Maun, Jones
and Arnold, Pine Bluff; Mrs. Heron
Misses Ada Heron and Alice Wilson
and Master Stanford HERON, JACK
son: Mr.. and Mrs w. J. Northcross
Memphis; Miss Lo,ta Conner, Ash
port; Miss Margaret Bond, Memphis;
Mss Tempe Meix, Stanton.-Browns
vile TennD States Graphic
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-24

and Arnold Pine Bluff; MIS- Hcrroh'
Misses Ada Heron and Alice Wilson
and Master Stanford Heron. Jack
son: Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Northcross'
Memphis: Miss Lota Conner, Ash
port Miss Margaret Bond, Memphis;
Mss Tempe Meix, Stanton.-Browns-
| vile CTennD States Graphic.
BRIEF MENTION.
W. NJ. Anderson, travelling pas5an-
gen agent for the Rock Island
Little Rock, is in the city.
Messrs. r. G. Floyd, Il. p. Free
I1an. Jno A. Bridgford, Senator Fes.
tus O. Butt and Mesdames Jennie l..
Watlsworth, J. Porter and Miss En-
ma Pendererass arc among the Eu-
roka SPRINGS DELEGATES registered at
the Trulocl
Judge ". l.. Toney spent Sunday in
Lake Village.
Frank Hearn of Greenville, Miss,
is in the city today. the guest
relatives.
Robt York has returned from
business trip to St. Louis,
Mrs. NJ. w. Bell returned yesterday
Fl ON an extended visit to Washington
and New York.
Mr. James Harris, district passen-
ger agent for the Rock Island sys-'
tenn, is among the business men in
the city. Mr.. Harris makes his head
quarters at Little Rock
Chas. Highfill of Paragould io al
the Trulock.
Messrs. l.. A. Stone, J. j. Rooney, |
3. r. O'Brien and H. 8. Stuckert OF
Jonesboro are guests of Mr.. Joe
Smith at 600 East Sixth avenue.
Alex Gooding OF Van Buren is in
he city attending the grand lodge
meeting.
J. D. Hunt of Coal Hill is at the
Arlington.
c. c. Johnson Of Jonesboro is def
egate to the grand lodge meeting
j. II. Fish of Gravette is dele |
,ate to the grand lodge meeting. i
c. A. Ashley of Sulphur Rock is in |
ne city for the Odd Fellows meet
ng.
w. Nj. Alexander OF Batesville is
attending the sessions Of the Odd |
Fellows.
Mrs. NJ Hopkins and Mrs. NJ. |
Hodges of Eureka Springs are dele
gates to the meetings of the Rebekah
lodge.
G. l.. Jenkins of Gravette is in the
city.
city.
II. NJ. Morris of Hot Springs is in
the city.
Senator Alymer Flenniken of I'll
Dorado is business visitor in the
city today.
Jno. p. Paul. grand secretary of the
Odd Fellows is a guest at the Tru-
lock.
A. d. Adams of Little Rock is in
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-24

Some men are like oceans billows
that make lots of noises without say
ing anything.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-24
BRIEF MENTION.

W. NJ. Anderson, travelling pas5an-
gen agent for the Rock Island
Little Rock, is in the city
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-24
SOCIETY NOTES

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Messrs. r. G. Floyd, 4. p, Free
llan. Jno. A. Bridgford, Senator Fes.
tu& O. Butt and Mesdames Jennie l..
Wadsworth, J. Porter and Miss En-
ma Penderarass arc among the Eu-
roka SPRINGS delegates registered at
the Trulock
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-24

Judge V. l.. Toney spent Sunday IN
Lake Village.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-10-24

Frank Hearn Of Greenville, Miss.
is in the city today, the guest
relatives.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-08-17
to him, having been brought up in the governors home.
THE FUNERAL SERVICES.

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 The funeral services will take place at St. Stephens Episcopal church in Ridgeheld on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Governor Lounsbury's staff will attend the funeral in a body. General Louis N. Van Keuren, of Wa terbury, who was adjutant-general on the late governors staff, sent out mo- tifications of his death to the other members of the staff with a request that they attend the services. The full staff was as follows: s~....
 Adjutant- Brigadier-General Louis N. Van Keuren: Quartermaster- General, Brigadier- General George B. Newton, of Hartford; Surgeon-General, Brigadier-General J. Francis Calef, of Middletown; COmmissary-Gen Brigadier-General John W. Atwood, of Plainf1eld; Paymaster-General, Briga- dier-GeneraI Heman A. Oyerrill, of Washington; Judge-Advocate-General, Brigadier-General George H. Cowell; Aides de Camp, Col Rollin s. Woodruff of New Haven. Col. John w. Lowe of New Haven, Col. Isaac M. Ullman of New Haven and Col. Henry Steiner of Norwich; Adjutant- Col. William E F. Landers of New London; Assistant Quarternaster-Gen- ral, Col. Francis Parsons of Hartford. General Averill resigned to accept the position of cattle and dairy commission | er rendered to him by Governor Lounsbury, whereupon General Atwood was made Paymaster-G General and Col. Henry c. Morgan of Hartford was made Commissary- General. The staff will offer a floral wreath as mark of remembrance. 55
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-08-17
HE KNEW nod MUCH.


 A joke almost upset a stage loaded with sightseers the other day. As the vehicle was lumbering through Wall Street grave looking man sitting on the rear seat near the megaphone man said:
 Say, young man. why don't you point out some of the big financiers who are walking past us? That would interest the crowd.
 The megaphone came down a mo- lnent, and the man behind it whis- pered:
 T don't know many of them, to tell the truth
 At this reply the serious faced pas senger arched his eyebrows and said:
 Just take tip from me. know all Of them. When I see one coming I'll pass you the name, and you can bawl it out
 A moment or two elapsed while the megaphone told all about the sculpture ID on the Stock Exchange Building. Then came a nudge from the pessimistic looking man, along with the whispered name of Morgan. At the same time he pointed to a medium sized man on a nearby corner.
 Wonder is ]. Pierpont Morgan" shouted the megaphone man. He Is the king of trust makers, and one of the richest men in the world.
 At this outburst the man on the corner almost took a back somersault, and on perceiving so many eyes staring down at him he took to his heels and disap- peared down an adjacent alleyway.
 There was another nudge just then and the megaphone man bawled out:
 See that man by the statue of George Washington. That man is John ID. Rockefeller, the head of the oil Trust with an income of a million dollar a week.
 The figure that had stood so still by i the statue staggered and would have fallen had not a companion caught his arm. There were more nudges, and leach time some name known throughout the country reeehoed between the big skyscrappers, and almost every time the man at whom the eyes of the sightseers were directed took precipitately to his heels. At last. as the stage was pass l ing by short, thick beared man, the megaphone roared out:
 You now see Mir. Carnegie, the man 1 who Is giving away all his money. The man whe"--
 l But the thunderous voice got no fur | ther. A man who had been sitting on the front seat jumped to his feet and l shouted:
 Say, this shan't go no further. Gen. tlemen and ladies. my pal, Jim Smith of Duluth, back there on the rear seat lis putting the horn man up to a lot of bosh. know hirn-the biggest liar in the. United States" Then shaking his finger threateningly at the grave faced man he added:
 Remember. Jim, we've got week more in New York together, and we don't want to go too fur Remember, Jim, this ain't Duluth. n-New York Tribune.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-08-17
A WAYsInn SEED

One would not dare to say how much Mrs. Capen paid the musician for play ing at her reception; 1t was some fabu-I lous sum. but. as she remarked. one must furnish entertainment, and this pianist was all the rage
 When the first notes of the instru- inent rang out there was a hush for a moment in the brilliant rooms. then the bug and the chatter went on with renewed vigor. The pianist's heavy eyebrows came together in scowl, but he presently forgot himself in the Joy of his creation.
 Hannah White had been scrubbing for Mrs. Capen that day. It was late ! in the evening when she left the house. As she passed the open windows of the reception room the music burst upon her in all its thrilling beauty.
 Hannah dropped on the grass in the shadow Of a shrub. She was In no haste to get home; Jim was sure to be cross. It was not easy living with q man who had temper. Hannah had about made up her mind to go back to her mothers. Jim could get along somehow. If he should miss her, so much the better; it would only serve | him right.
 "Life's hard on poor folks" thought Hannah, as she leaned her tired head against the piazza and listened. At first the gay music came unmean- ingly to her ears then it deepened into fuller, richer tones. If there was only something real, like that!' sighed Hannah, but in the dark.
 Suddenly the whole movement changed; Dlaintive note crept in and grew into wistfuI strain, which rose
 and fell with yearning tenderness,
 bringing strange pain to Hannah's Iheart She forgot everything but the
 longing of those searching notes. Then the sadness lost itself in a glad, sure chord, and the music stopped.
 Why" said Hannah, aloud, sitting
 up straight, T didn't know I cared for l Jim that way-''
 | The next day Mrs. Capen said 1! was money wasted to have music at re- ception. Nobody ever listened to it The musician thought so, too, only Il
 was the music, not the money, he con
 sidered as thrown away. But Hannah
 sang over her washtub, and looked so like old sweetheart days that Jim
 kissed her and called her ''old girl" as
 he used to do
 Mot all that seems to fail has failed
 indeed. What though the seed be cast
 by the wayside and the birds take 1t? lYet the birds are ed."-Youth's Com
 panion. ..,..., '