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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20
A RARE ACCOMPLISHMENT.
Telling a Story or Relating an Adven-
ture in an Entertaining
Manner.

No accomplishment gives more pleas
ure than the art Of storytelling, unless
il may be the art Of singing a song. But
even the simplest song sounds better
when accompanied on a musical instru-
ment, and that is not always 70 be had.
The story needs only the audience. says
Youths Companion Ii Is no respectei
Of persons. The effective story-teller
has a welcome by the camp fire. II the
dinner table. IN the lawyers Office, al
the sick bed. in the school room and al
the kitchen door
Women stye not excelled in converse
tional STORYTELLING Perhaps their fall
ure Is partly because they md il hard
10 be brief Women do not always know
what 10 say. or all the rules whieh gov
ern the story-teller, the most imperative
Is thar which cuts away the superfluous.
Nobody but yourself knows what good
things you cave out. is the only con-
ISOLATION for the merciless pruning Of the
successful story-teller
One woman will spend 20 minutes in
rec0unting her misfortunes In a single
morning, and her audience will suppress
a yawn and be glad when the long
drawn-out tale Is over Another will
crowd into two minutes a rapid sketch
of a street-crossing adventure, and
every sentence will carry delight be-
cause Of fits humorous, vital, sympathet-
ic touch.
It's difficult to teach the beguiling art |
Of telling a story; but one may hear al |
most any day examples Of how not 10 do |
it-and an occasional rare illustration |
OF how to do it. But a woman who will
teach herself skill in the accomplish
ment viii never lack a welcome for the |
world is hungry for innocent pleasure.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20
DAGGER WITH A HISTORY.
Was Presented to One Alphonse Kara
by an Unfriendly Woman
In the Back.

Senator Quay, of Pennsylvania, was
a collector Of Indian relics. and took
great interest, also, in autographs, coins
and stamps Often, though, he ridi-
culed, good naturedly. collectors hob
bies. says the New York Tribune.
He was showing a reporter his Indian
robes one day, The young man took
up curious antique dagger that lay
on a buhl 1ble.
This dagger must be very old" he
said Has it history"
1t has indeed" said Senator Quay.
TT is the dagger that Macbeth thought
he saw, A descendant of Macbeth gave
il to me in Scotland several years ago
Senator Quay smiled. There is only
one dagger | would trade this for. and
that Is a dagger that used to hang on
the wall in Alphonse Karr's study" he
said.
Kari, in one of his stories. had poked
a good deal of fun at a woman nameL
Colet. Mime, Colet, enraged at being
made butt of, stabbed Karr. He. on
his recovery, hung the dagger she had
stabbed him with above his desk, with
this inscription beneath it:
" Presented to Alphonse Karr-by
Nine. Colet-in the back"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20

Mint sherbet makes a pretty addition
to a company" dinner. and it is no;
hard to make, either, Pour two cup
fuls of boiling water over bunch OF
fresh-bruised mint leaves After i,
las stood for ten minutes add one cup
full Of sugar. When the sugar is dis
solved strain, cool and add two-thirds
Of a cupful of grape juice and one
quarter of a cupful of lemon juice
Freeze TO a mush. Serve in champagne
glasses, ornamenting the top of each
glass with a crystsllized cherry and a
lip of nint-Chioago Daily News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20
One Slight Advantage.

do you object to your husband bet
ting on an election"
Yes, said young Mrs. Torkins. but
its better than betting on horse race.
There Is at least the satisfaction Of
knowing that your candidate isn't GO
Ing 70 run sixth or seventh. Wash
ingt0n star
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20
Not to Be Found.

Whiner-It's awfully hard lines, but
do what | will. can't find food for my
wife and children.
Hustler-No more can |. have to
work for it, and jolly hard, too--Ally
Eloper.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20

Pick over a quart of berries. make
a strip Of one cup Of water and a cup
u sugar. Heat and skim this slruD.
When it comes to a boil, drop in the
berries, let them cook for eight min
1tes, then fiji the cans, whlcI should
be hot, and seal-Good housekeeping
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20

DO you lnow what kind of building
tannery is?"asked the teacher
'Sure!" responded the boy who had
been tanned with a shingle. It's am
other name for woodshed Chicago
Daily News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20
Undoubtedly.

Muggins-Man, according to Darwin,
descended from the monkey.
Wiggins-And from what did the
monkey descend?
Muggins- From a tree. l suppose
Cincinnati Enquirer
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20
Relentless.

Mlldred-Kate never has any trouble
I'm getting rid Of callers when she wants
them 10 60.
Ethel-How does she manage it?
Mildred-She sits down at the piano
and plays 10 SomeryilIe Journal.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20

Let's see. Louisa. remarked MIR. Fell
ton three days later, Il came up on
Tuesday and young Railway left early
Wednesday morning Was that il? |
hope ! didn't brighten him OF"
oh! no, Henry Camilla told me they
decided to be simply friends, and sup
pose he felt # rather keenly. For my
part I'm quite disappointed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20

Prof Black Of Wisconsin. declares
that there are 1881. 432 bacteria on a
oHe dollar bill We knew the number
was large, remarks the Washington
Post, but could never keep the Bill long
enough to complete the count
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20

Anxious Hostess am afraid the com
9any is getting bored. Can't we do
something to keep the conventional bali
rolling?
Host-That's easy enough. TAX golf
Chicago Tribune.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20

Mr. Joseph Got0bed resides In Kansas.
"A man with that name. remarks the
Chicago Record Herald. might almost
be pardoned If he exhibited a disposition
to lie around.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20
CompletelY Eauipped.

Jaggles-Haye you made any prepara-
tons for the picnic?
Waggles-Yes; | bought an umbrella,
macintosh and ruhhers. Town Topics.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20

Mr. Sport-Ethel, I'll bet you a new
dress to box Of cigars that the Valiant"
wins.
Mrs. S.-No, Jack. Make a new dress
10 five pounds Of candy and I'll take you
Brooklyn Life.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-20
High pitch.

There was a young man who worked on
farm.
He sang in a Baptist church choir.
His voice was pitched high, but there came
long a bun
An pitched it some twenty feet higher
-Yonkers Statesman
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-07
SALT LAKE CITY SCHooLN.

D Salt Lake City.--Supt. Christensen
has been the recipient OF many cohbl"I
lulations on his re-appolntment, and on
the handsome addition to his present
salary.
The Riverside students concluded
comprehensive study Of cocoa by CIV
ing their teachers n chahng dlsh parry
last Wednesday at which DAINTY hanus
served delicious chocolate,
y Each Fremont teacher has been de-
luged by flower showers by her pupiis
this week As result banks OF u
laos adorn every available nook in tine
tClassrooms.
J The charms Of worlds fairs have not
appealed very strongly to grade teach
'ers during the last TWO weeks, mas
much as their work OF preparing u
suitable exhibit has necessltated their
assuming extra duties. Last Thursday
marked the close OF the most laborious
part OF the program. Until about the
18th inst, the supervisors will do Wen
10 issue Not AT home cards, as the
TASK OF cuning, arranging, and snip
ming the entire exhibit win be perform
ed under their careful supervision
| Supervisor Doxey speaks hopefully
concerning the Hlduudl b'Hil',h 'N"'"l !,
Already many pieces are labeled ana
sin the eager crowds OF boys are
turning out some excellent specimens
OF their craft
The Washington had a visiting day
last week.
Although the attempt may be regard
"a as being somewhat presumptIous,
yet It il fact that students even in
the lower grades have turned their at
tentlon to composing melodies. Speak
ing of the results thus far attained,
Supervisor Wetzel assures that at least
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-07

the recent meet, so we are informed by
number OF the participants, was the
banquet rendered at the Hotel RoDefts
by the stan Of the White and Blue 10
the staff Of the Gold and Blue, the
party comprised In all As members.
The Mandolin and Guitar club has
made arrangements TO give a concert
at Leh tonight SO steadily has THIS
organization grown, both In numbers
and efficiency, that 1t Is now one or
the strong features Of the music school.
The people OF Lehi will have a treat
before them.
Mr.. l.. A. Culmer, the distinguished
Utah artist, ectured before large
audience of students and citizens IN
College hall Thursday evening Ills
subject "The Domain Of Art was OK
tremely well handled, and thanks TO
the widespread interest WHICH Prof.
Eastmond and Miss Young have arous-
cd in this subject here, he had thor
oughly Interested audience.
Miss Alice Reynolds who Is a dele
gate to the biennial session of Women's
clubs expects to leave for st, Louis
q week before school is out, for the
cast. All'i lU' ii'N' VI lH' Nbii'f 10 -
clubs session she will enter the SUM
mer course OF the University Of Chi
cago. and later take w short course
IN Cornell before the opening Of the
next school year
one can get too much of a good thing.
The Athletic association realizes this
fact I'M the overwhelming victory our
track team gained In last Saturdays
meet with the l.. d, $. L, Seventy one
10 thirty-three was a record unlocked
for and therefore unappre ciated. They
did not even put MS to the stress of
knowing our limitations" Is the gem
eral comment by the students
The other morning while teaching
one OF his largest English classes. Prof.
Nelson was interrupted by messenger,
who handed him a telegram. While he
was taking time 10 open IT, the class
waited in breathless attention, and
when they saw a smile light up his face
they applauded what must evidently be
good news, He then read 10 them this
telegram from Mr. b t. Cummings OF
New York THE Putnam Publishing
company has accepted the manuscript
Of your book" The class again ap-
plauded. and the professor has receive
ed many congratulations during the
week II is unique distinction to
succeed in getting an eastern house to
publish strongly o-"Mormon" book,
perhaps the first instance of its kind.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-07
WEBER STAKE ACADEMY

den.-Students and teachers are
10th busy In preparing specimens OF
work for the worlds fair.
Elder Chas. A. smurthwate addressed
the students at devotional last Tues
day morning on the subject of Truth.
His remarks were original and deliv-
cred IN his characteristic style. Brother
Smurthwaite always gives the students
something they cannot get away from,
because of his originality
one OF the very prettiest and most
ceverly conducted parties of the sea-
son was rendered Sister Jenettle Nc Kay
as farewell testimonial last Friday
evening by the lady students Of the
academy Miss Mckay leaves on the
9th for her field OF labor IN South
western States mission. While absent
she will do special Church work at the
exposition building in ST. Louis.
II. H. Thomas was with us again on
Thursday and photographed the study
hall and several Of the classes In theil
class rooms.
While the students in the Life OF
Christ were passing to their class room
To have their photo taken, their teachc'
delivered himself of this pleasantly;
IAN YOU good looking girls take front
seats Strange TO say, In all that room
| there were no back seats.
/, The Sunday school stake board en-
tertained P.of, Terry In the domestic
! arts rooms Wednesday evening, the oc'
| cason being his retirement from thu
board to labor as first assistant TO The
superintendent OF religion classes. lee
cream was served, and Il very pleasant
evening was spent in speech and sons
until about II p. m, when a terrific
storm frightened the ladies'; the en-
| tertainmen was brought 20 a suddel
| close by three claps of thunder.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-07
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE


Logan.-The finishing touches are be-
Ing put on a number OF pieces OF oak
furniture In the shops by the second
and fourth year mechanic arts stu.
dents, The pieces are Of beautiful de-
signs and exquisitely hand polished
the list includes several book cases and
library tables
Profs Bexel and Yoder spent Sun.
day and Monday at Blackfoot, Ida.
A Richie cement testing machine of
1000 pounds capacity has been received
and Is being set up by Prof. Jensen and
his assistants.
Mrs Keller Of the city favored the
students and faculty with two vocal
selection nj the chapel last Tuesday.
The vigorous call for an encore was
evidence of the appreciation OF the
students.
Capt Styer with the young men in
the military department will leave
next Tuesday for their five days en-
campment Two experienced men have
been detailed from the regular army to
assist Capt. Styer' In the encampment
which is to be period OF field In
struCtion,
are being mailed, Much interest in
this session Is being manifested In diff
ferent parts of the state.
Director Widtsoe and Prof. Merrill
start next week on tour of Inspection
to the various Diary farms In the state.
The faculty and the agricultural club
crossed bats Thursday afternoon.
While the playing was not up 10 the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-07
BRIGHAM YOUNG COLLEGE.

Logan. May 5,-Mr. Odell, one of the
CIV photographers was In the college
this week taking views which are TO
be sent to the worlds fair.
The Webster society met last week
and listened to an interesting debate
by It's members.
on account Of the quarterly confer
cnCe held I'm Logan on Sunday and
Monday. school was dismissed on Mon
day so as TO give students and teach
ers an opportunity Of attending the
meetings.
President Llnford went TO Salt Lake
on Wednesday to attend a meeting of
the board of trustees.
Three contest games of baseball have
been played on the campus since our
last report--one with the Agricultural
college, one with Lewiston, and one
with Smthfeld. The college boys sue
oeeded In scoring victory in the first
two games, but lost with Smithheld.
President Linford leaves on Friday
morning for the east where he will at
tend am important meeting OF school
men I'm the Case school OF applied sci
ence. The meeting will be held in
Cleveland, Ohio, President Linford will
visit the fair on his return, He viii
also make study of manual training
schools while away.
The trustees have decided to estab-
lish iron works in the college next year.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-07
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNlVEP SITY

Provo.-Eleven students are TO take
out special certificates In elocuuon IN
Miss Miriam Nelke's classes,
Tho Literary society Is TO be favored
tonight with a lecture from the REV.
Or. Carver. on the Dawn OF Literature
in England
A May Festival in Music Is one OF
the events promised by Messrs. Lund
Reid, and Boshard, leaders Of the d.
vine art in our city Just what that
is to signify will appear later
Three Of our training teachers, Mss
Larsen, Miss Talmage and Miss
Schramm, are laying plans for an eN-
tended outing In the Yellowstone during
the coming vacation.
President Brimhall addressed the
class of 1907 last Wednesday afternoon
Among other things he laid stress on
the influence OF class notices. Espec-
tally was this true where the motto Is
Of a kind similar to that OF the 'O1s-
Excelsior
Mr.. Brigham Jarvis and Elder Edw.
Powell, both old students, were visiting
students during the week Elder Pow
ell. who has just returned from a three
years mission TO Australia, addressed
the school in devotional exercises We'd
nesday morning
Mrs. Ida s, Dusenberry, director OF
our kindergarten, Is making prepara-
tons TO leave shortly for Berlin, where
she expects to read a paper before the
Intercontlnental Council OF Women's
clubs, The lady expects to spend the
rest Of the summer touring throughout
Europe.
one Of the most enjoyable affairs in
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-07
BEAVER b. b. Y. UNIVERSITY.


Beaver, May 4-The members Of the
Etude Music club had social last
Friday night
Miss Alice Reynolds, one of the
teachers Of the b, Y. Z, of Provo, gave
lecture IN polysop hical Saturday
night.
Sunday our last testimony meeting
was held. Many testimonies We're
borne and the meeting win long be re-
membered.
Some of the young men went TO Mil
ford, Monday, for lumber for the floor
of the gymnasium They expected TO
return yesterday but on account OF the
snoWstorm were unable to do so. They
will return today.
judge John Il. Booth Of Provo visited
our school this morning and spoke to
US in devotional.
Arthur McAllister and John Chichester
returned from their visit TO Provo,
Monday They reported having enjoy
ed themselves while away.
The teachers and students are CRATE
full TO the Church school board for the
kind consideration of the petition ask
ing for an appropriation for this school.
The money appropriated will be useu
for the employment of teachers, etc.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-07

no better products have issued from
eastern or western schools, and that az
the exhibit they VIII prove to be sans
parel"
That the schools are to have three
nights al the tbeater for commence
ment exercises has been definitely de-
clded. but an arrangement of these eve
nings has not been determined upon.
The High school desires two OF the
three. and wish further that one night
intervene between their two programs.
il Is quite probable that the commence
ment exercises will read. Junior class,
High school, May &c; eighth grades, 2I;
senior class, graduating exercises, 2S'
Parents will note that special pro-
grams VIII be rendered In all buildings
where graduating classes are being
taught These programs WIN each COM
sist OF FIVE numbers, and viii be given
especially for the parents Of the menu
bcrs Of the graduating class, diplomas
will be presented on that occasion
The final commencement exercises by
the eighth grade viii be participated III
by representative members OF each
graduating class.
The athletic spirit has taken strong
hold of the High school track team.
The boys expect 20 give an account OF
themselves when they meet their asplr-
ing neighbors next Saturday on the W.
of u. campus.
The last lsuc Of the High schooFs
Red and Black Is a smart one. IRON
the editors sanctum cones the intelll"
gence thar the best school commence
ment paper OF the west Is yet 10 ap-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-07
STATE BIZ ANcn NOR NAL.
Cedar.-Mr. Lewis made a trip to
George this week.

Cedar.-Mr. Lewis made a trip to ST.
George this week
The Branch Normal track team Will
leave for Salt Lake on May IL 20 com
pete with the state normal team. The
members OF the team have been per-
manently decided upon and are doing
excellent work. Instructor Milne en-"
poets to get half fare tickets for stu
dents wishing to visit the city at the
time Of their meet.
Miss Minnie Berry an old student
and a Miss Beck of Spanish Fork, were
visitors this week.
The Branch Normal school VIII tender
the visiting delegates to the Sunday
school convention which is TO be held
In Cedar city May IS and l6, a recep-
tlon Saturday afternoon, May l5 Dane
ing will be INDUCED In for about two
hours, after which a musicale VIII bc
given then the visitors Will be shown
through the buildings.
The material for the Branch normal
annual for the school year 1000 has
been prepared and will be forwarded to
Self Lake City for publication. mum
Der Of attractive cuts will be inserted
I'm the new annual
A motion to discontinue chapel for
the remainder of the school year was
voted down by the student body last
| Monday
The action of the Social club in turn
| ing over TO the school more than two
| hundred dollars worth of scenery and
I other accessories for the new portable
stage in the auditorium Is very com
| mendabe. The first performance to
| bo given on the new stage viii be vice
Versa" under the auspices of the stu
| dents society, May 9.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-07

fi orded SS Of the national leo,n,
M '1'" enjoyment for ,ba at,
The junior class IN e,o,,,,' -, Tue fans
us recital next c,eeihocutlon will s,,.
tom. ''''n as has been nv OF
u. Inc girls in physical cn,,,.
s'aius Bymnastic games , are prac.
recuon or Miss Moencb under The Al.
me sorosis society Gnu,
o cT'i i3st Thursday afternooai kensing.
only by members t'ulhoon, attends
sot ne library has securad
sG' oi me reports of tbs a complete
o'ely OF Ciyil engineers. ' american 50.
The A. c, Womans a,,
mIs' Hart last Monday ~ N, met With
a mus american sculptors Me- i've subject
S1SsFe very Interesting sCn,S Naylor
Iie ana work Of our own '''cn Of the
utahh Mr. Cyrus Danln " prominent
tine, the senior girls are dlsoos,,,..
pItaity m the home. The coo1lng hos.
H Spph is that Entertainment 'Sus O
pros sa,ipier ana more informal ,S ,nould
ina ue suphomore girls are exne,,,,..
ing III the laboratory with batp,villnehl'
ders OF various manufacture 'ns pow
A reception to all ,he sma...
De given In the reading roa re"N Is 70
w ~, .nS laales OF the faculty The Tb. ,'sat
er orcneslra VIII furnish The mn. dS'cn'