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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
ANOTHER KIND OF DRYAD.
Honorable Mention.)

Yes, it evident that stranded this
desert island, the conclusion that would
make the best of it.
The first thing the island to under
inspection a mammoth tree That tree suitable
live in In the side of the tree cut opening for
door and then made door that would fit the
ing. Next I proceeded to make upstairs. took
fastened it higher inside of the tree leav
ing opening could get in. While exploring the
island I found house. rather which must
have been used by white not long before. In it
found dishes, tools and other articles also found
large bucket like those used in mines to This
I took home, and adjusting it to pulley able
myself in it and be conveyed to the upper
nish house with also constructed a flag on the
top Of tree so could signal any passing vessel
I obtained my food by hunting. A spring near by
supplied with water In the aforesaid found
chest clothes used these my clothing. The
s only companions had the island were two dogs
which found half starved Now knew also that
must take precautions against any unknown enemy
purpose arranged along the shore and
turnout the island The upper region of abode
fortified loop-holes and arranged guns in Them
I had good supply Of ammunition and SO safe
enemies. Altogether we'll established and
protected this unnhabited island in the middle of
the sea- Kate MacLean
Eighth Grade. Northwood N. D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
AFTER THE GRAND CRASH.
Many Months Solitude in a Land Inhabited by Vari
Strange Animals.


(Fifth Sixth Grade Prize.)
There crash, followed by the sound of waves
splashng the All ost the ship had struck
rocks and nothing could save it. In less than
minutes the boat had sunk with all the and
passengers except me. jumped into the water, and
Just the surface the second time spied
small raft and managed to get it. Travelled in
this all night but at last caught sight Of and
when night again I within few feet of
land. found shelter under the tall trees and
stayed there all night.
When day came surprised to find the island
(for such found it to be) was inhabited by
many strange animals. I went down to the shore to
if could find pieces of wood from the ship as
thought there might have been some washed ashore;
mistaken for when came in sight of the
I found the beach covered with wood, kegs of
powder, barrels of flour, and rifle. These would all
which finished and filed with supplies. fed
dates and other fruits that found and the game
shot. I lived in this manner for many months and at
last ship. waved piece of white cloth and
the ship shore. I told the captain
what had befaen and he said had been very for
tunate in not being bothered with the wild animals.
Since then wished to take another voyage
the ocean. Eleanor M. Hegna,
Fifth Grade 70S Randolph Street, ST. Paul.
Adams School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
A HERD OF BUFFALoEs.

One day I said to my folk, st going away to
far-oH island Next day went board a large
ship and sailed to the island which called Bor-
1t began to storm and the crew could not steer
the ship. 1t against big rock and wrecked.
jumped off the deck and to the island which
one-fourth of mile from where I
After the storm swan to the ship. found
some boards and tied the board together and
made raft. found barrels packed with meat, salt,
and many other things I went out to the boat
times to get all the things that in it. When
looked all the things found powder
and twenty-five boxes of cartridges five and two
hatchets cut down large tree which carved out
and made Then made tent out of the
sails Of the ship. also made large pen pasture,
and scattered salt the ground. One night I
large herd of buffaloes in the pasture and
crept shut the gate and caught the bufa-
loes fattened them and sold them. took two
ammunition and went out hunting I shot many
animals and lived happily all the rest of my life
Sixth Grade, Norman johnson,
School, Granite Falls, Mimi.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
A HUGE SIGH OF RELIEF.

Cast upon desert isle for from human habita-
ton, T. Robinson Crusoe, find myself compelled to
make my living for an indefinite period.
After about an hours exploration of the island,
find we'll. Evidently this island has been inhabited
before make small meal of some berries I have
found and some fresh water from the we'll Tired and
exhausted I lie down to sleep. The next morning in
my explorations I find canvas that has been
washed ashore. Finding I cut down few trees
construct tent I then make fire, lighting it
with flint that have found. A stronger forti-
fcation than my tent is needed; for who knows but
some enemies, animals human beings
ing After four days explorations find
about twenty feet square. Into this bring scant
provisions, tent other useful articles picked up
the beach. After finding some fish, which cooked
a tin that I found, I manage to live well fish,
berries and fresh water.
Early one morning, after about five weeks So
journ the island in the distance ship whose
course from the island hail it, and
step boat breathe sigh of relief for
fancy another six weeks of that monotonous
Ing Mabel Murphy,
Eighth Grade, Grafton, N. D.
Central School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18

side huge rock the island very rocky, in
very sheltered place where it not easily in
hostile tribes of savages to the island
very glad I had my jack-knife in pocket
With it scooped small, soft, round stone which
I used kettle game very plentiful. Then I
began to make things to defend myself. made
fine bow some I put poison which OBJ
tanned from plants the points of of the
With these practiced and became able to shoot
very Time went on, bringing fortunes and mis-
fortunes At the end of weeks sighted vessel
and was soon board My constant companion during
my solitary life young parrot which took with
when I departed Harry Murphy,
-;ghth Grade, Grafton N. D.
Central School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18

ed in getting down. While I eating a
meal of bananas dates, cocoanuts and spring water
heard rustling sound I turned and
number of monkeys coming toward I beat them
back with stick built rude hut and lived in it
for six months. At the end of six months
cued by ship sailing for San Francisco. took with
two monkeys which I had succeeded in tanning
A Sixth Grade. Lulu Thompson
.Montevideo, Mimi.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18

look for a spring and
some food. The beach
was very sandy but in the
distance I saw what look
ed like a grove Of palm
trees and on going nearer
I found that I had guessed
right. There were date
and cocoanut palms and a
few banana trees. A
small spring dubbed out
of the ground. After
much difficulty T s11cceed-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18

OF ropes I had cut 1rOm
the masts. The only wild
beasts were lions, which T
am glad to say cannot
climb trees. I never went
far from my house with
out my gun. One day as
I was going out for a
walk I saw a great num-
Der of grapes hanging on
the trees. Next day I
came with a large basket
and filled it. This is the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
ALL IN A CABLING RING.

One day while out the sea drifted away
from the land. foated away upon an
unknown island My ship was not very strong
when a storm it dashed to pieces.
The island which I landed barren and lonely
place. did not have anything to eat I began
about. a large bird and as I had gun
with I shot it, Then / dressed and roasted it, and
had a good meal. Again I looked about but
human being could stayed in this place for two
days. One day I made umbrella and thought I
should hunt all over to find human being. After
had Travelled for time heard noise like
that Of Cabling geese. went toward the noise and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
Northwestern Topics.
For Saturday, July 2:
Cam INTERvIEw WITH THE F1REWoRKs !,

Surprising that every Fourth
talk, think they would say? How would they
noisy they
idea shooting their heads off? Try to make the
cracky fireworks themselves action
papers mailed reach the office of The
Junior
NOT LATER THAN THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 49,
They strictly original written i side
only than 300 words length,
marked with the number of
signed with the grade school, address
the writer together with prize preferred
printed elsewhere The Journal
papers rolled. 3
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
THE Wall OF A PANTHER.

Robinson Crusoe." When hear that name It
makes me think OF afternoon when friend and i
were IN boat. "A storm and the boat filled with
water. The next thing knew was lying island
with only rife and powder. wandered around
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18

way lived for fifteen years. One day thought I
should build boat after hard labor it
finished. then filled all the kegs with water, took
my and powder and shot, and cooked meat.
then bid good bye to home and padded In
two days ship to which I padded. taken
board and landed at New Orleans
Seventh Grade. Gill Lamberson,
Warren, Mimi.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
For Saturday, July 8.
"THE DAY AFTER. .

There many topics asking stories
1.-THE day. that the editor thought would be welcome
write of tthe
all possible for while .the might
same thing people, might bring
different both. The
30 as to reach the office of The Journal Junior
NOT LATER THAN THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 80.
must be strictly original written in ink side
only of paper, 800
less than 100 with and each
school,
writer together the preferred printed
elsewhere. papers must not be rolled.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY JUNE IS, 1904

for place TO sleep and at last decided to sleep in
large tree. had just retired for the night when
heard Thinking it my friend sent back
clear shout I heard the once more tho somewhat
nearer. "Ths way, hurry My words cut
short by hearing the same waing only a few hun
dred yards away I paused an instant,-1ny blood
seemed to freeze within me,and then fed in terror
to the tree, only place of refuge had recognized,
not the voice of human being, but that of the Amer
lean panther. climbed the tree with rifle loaded
in readiness. Some minutes passed and peered
down between the leaves. the panther coming
toward AS it came nearer it stopped and gave a
low, threatening growl Bang! went my gun and in
moment heard dull thud and knew the panther
had fallen down, dead. There boat coming near
( which hailed and home.
A Eighth Grade, Evelyn Hammerle,
Grant Center School, George Iowa.
r. r. D. No. l.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
A PLACE OF LAMENTATION.
(Honorable Mention.)

I was alone my journey back to the camping
party. I patiently rowed in my little boat; it
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
A HOUSE IN A TREE.

In the year 1890 sailed for England, but owing
to heavy storms were wrecked on small island
None of the saved but boy about fifteen
years old and myself. After the storm picked
legs of powder and bullets, and that had been
washed short time my companion died,
leaving alone.
In my pockets dozen kernels of corn and six
kernels of wheat In five six years should have all
wanted of both. My housewas built in the branches
of huge tree, to which climbed by a ladder made
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
WHERE DINNERS GROW.

Honorable Mention)
Soon after my arrival at the island I started to
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-13
Odessa Notes.

From the Democrat;
Mr.. Frank Ryland and wife left
Tuesday for ST Louis, where they will
spend one week and then will go to
Ohio to visit Mr., Ryland's parents.
Henry W Mcneil left Tuesday
morning for Eureka Spring to JOIN his
wife and little daughter, who are
spending the summer there on account
OF Mrs. McNeal's health.
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Wagner and son,
Herbert, of Sayre, Oklahoma, are visit
ting relatives and old friends here this
week. They, together with Miss Ella
Wagner who has been visiting here the
past ten days, will 90 from here to the
Worlds Fair.
Vincent Gillen was the only fortunate
man in Lafayette county In The Rose
bud reservation drawing. George H.
Hereford acted as agent. 1t is impOs.
slble to keep the good Odessa citizens
down.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-13
HERBINE

Renders the blood more fluid and thus
helps the blood to flow; 1t affords
prompt relief from bii'ousness, indiges-
ton, sick n nervous headaches, and
the oVer-induigence in food and drink.
Herbire acts quickly, a dose after
meals Will bring the patient into a
good condition in a few days.
G. L. Caldwell, Agent NJ. X. & T.
r. R.. Checotah, Ind. Ter, writes
April IS. 1908: 81 was sick for over
Two years with enlargement of the liver
and spleen. The doctors did me no
good, and l had given up all hope Of
being cured when my druggist advised
me to use Herbine. 1t has made me
sound and WE'LL" SOC. For sale by
Crensbaw & Young. 8.6.m1
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-13
Notice to Public.

Having completed the BRICK building
between the bank and A. f. Oberhel
msni'S store l am p~repapsred to fur
nish to the people OF Wellington and
vicinity everything usually carried in a
first class feed store. | have arranged
with the World s Model Mills ofSweet
Springs to handle their flour and meal.
Every one knows there is none better
made. l can assure you that your pat.
ronage will be appreciated and You
will be treated fairly. Yours for bust
business, Otto Koch, Wellington, Mo.
ilS-tf
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-13
Dockery Appoints Curator.

Governor A. NJ. Dockery has APP
pointed Col. 10 Hansen, president of
the 81. Joseph Depot Company, a
mem Der oil the Board of Curators OF
the University Of Missouri to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation OF
j. f. Gmelich Of BconVille, who ten.
dered his resignation on account of his
nomination for state treasurer on the
republican ticket. Colonel Hansen is
a man OF considerable wealth aud has
always taken a lively interest IN educa-
tional matters. For twelve years he
wss a member Of the ST. Joseph school
board. The only other Office ever
held by him is tnat Of president OF
the st. Joseph Park Board to which he
was appointed by the late Mayor
William NJ. Shepard. He is a republl-
a and for some years has been active
in St. Joseph politics.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-13
Fire at Blackburn.

A fire on Saturday evening burned
out a block of buildings in Blackburn,
Mo-, conSisting,of Kob's livery stable,
H. Wehmhoener's furniture store,
Fajen & Co. $ blacksmith shop and
Beckman's restaurant. The Chicago
e. Alton depot was in danger. The
paint was bllstered, out the depot was
saved by the agent with The assistance
of the citizens. The loss is $1,000,
partially covered by insurance.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-13
State Fair.

To poultry fanciers. the State Fair
will offer unsurpassed attractions.
The most extensive breeding of i'm
proved poultry ao1 pet stock have en-
gagged space in the large fire proof
palace and every coop will be filled
with the most choice specimens of the
several breeds that j%udlclous and intel
ligent mating has been able to produce
In addition to standard varieties, the
best specimens OF rare, interesting aud
and curious breeds will be on exhibit
ton. No Missouri poultry breeder
should fail to have bis yards repre-
scented. Missouri leads all others in
poultry productions, and her progress
sive breeders should be the leading
exhibitors at the State Fair. Farmers
and farmers wives who make a spec.
islty OF poultry products for the mark
ct, should be interested visitors at the
State Fair poultry show, with a view
of making such changes as will i'm
prove their stock and yield the best
results, at the least expense. Remem-
Der the great State Fair poultry show
will be open to visitors on the first day
OF the Fair, August 18th.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-13
Assignment of Campaigners.

The national committee has been al
work planning the democratic national
campaign, and it is said that a great
many OF the speakers have been
assigned their fields.
The speakers who will camp III
Indiana are General C4lchIugs. r. NJ.
Patterson, OF Memphis; Senator Car.
mack, Benton McMiliu and ex Gov
ernor Taylor, OF tennessee. G. orgia is
TO send Senator Clay and Representa-
tive Griggs. Louisiana is to contribute
E, B. Kruttsnitt, Governor Blanchard
and Colonel O'Sulllvau. Texas will
press into The campaign Joseph ".
Bailey and Robert L. Henry.
John Sharp Williams, the minority
leader, ia to be confined wholly to the
East, He will probably have charge
of the speakers bureau in the East,
Rhile John P. Hopkins will perform q
similar function for Chicago.
Mr., Williams will meet Representa-
tue Litllefield of Maine wherever that
exponent of the protective tariff system
may speak. In Massachusetts, he will
make twenty-one speeches.
Later in the campaign Williams is to
speak in Albany, Buffalo and make a
number of addresses in and around
New York City.
Bourke Cochran is to speak IN
Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and
have two weeks in the Northwest, in
GLIDING Wisconsin.
Ex-senator Villas is to have charge
Of the campaign in that state.
The states lying west of the Mlssls-
sippi and Missouri rivers will be left to
Senator Dubois, Senator Newlands,
Senator Patterson, W. j. Bryan and
George w. Turner of Washington
M. F. Tarpey is to have the running
of the campaign IN California. That
agreed upon when be was here,
There will be left for campaign work
in New York state, that is, those out
side of the states own favorite sons,
Senator Overman, of North Carolina,
Senator McLaurin, Of Mississippi, SEN
tor Daniel, of Virginia, Senator Black
burn, Of Kentucky, Senator Latimer,
OF South Carolina, Senator Clarke, OF
Ark nsas, ex-senator Jones, of Arkan-
sas, the two Xitchins, Of Norlh Caro-
lima. E. L. Russell, of Mobile, Repre-
sentative Livingston, of Georgia, Rep
resentative Bowers, Of Mississippi,
Representative Van Duser, Of Nevada,
Representative Grimes, Of Tennessee,
Representative Burelson, of Texas,
and Representatives Jones and Lamb,
of Virginia.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-13
The AnglO.Russian Dispute.

In regard to the dispute between
Russia and England as to the right OF
a beligerent power to search The ships
of a neutral nation for coutraband OF
war, Judge V. H. Roberts, professor
of law In the University Of Missouri,
who for a number of years was >
student in Europe under the most
emlaent authorities of in~ternational
law, thinks Russia has by far the
stronger side of the legal question
involved. It will be remembered that
-about two weeks ago Russia sent a
part of her "volunteer feeL' under
the guIse Of merchautmen through the
Dardanelles into the Red Sea where
guns were again mounted and the
seizure of British ships begun.
s'The Treaty of Paris" says Judgt
Roberts, ''signed by England, France.
Russia, Sardinia and Turkey at tht
close Of the Crimesn war, contained
the provision ''that the straits Of the
Bosphorus and the Dardanelles should
be closed lO foreign ships of war while
the Porte was at peace with other
nations but that the river should be
open to the pesceful passage OF mer-
chsntmen OF all nations"
There seems to be but little doubt
that a strict construction of the treaty
makes Russia's action in smuggling
her ships through the straits tech
nically no violation. The ships were
merchantmen during the passage and
what was done with them when they
reached the high seas was Rnssls's
business. 1t is PROFESSIONALLY the
right Of q belligerent nation, under our
modern international law, to stop and
search neutral vessels on the high seas
to ascertain whether they are carrying
contraband of war or otherwise vio-
lsting their supposed neutrality.
Russia had a perfect right to search
even mail sack on board a neutral
steamer and coniscate such dispatches,
messages and letters as we're unfriendly
to her interests as a bellIgerent. or
which appeared to be Of a suspicious
character. Concerning Russla's action
in declaring coal c%ontrsband, inter-
national practice is not in harmony.
In England and America coal has
occupied the position of conditional
c%ontraband, i. e., subject to seizure
only when destined for a naval station,
a port OF call or ships Of the enemy.
But here again the weight Of authority
undoubtedly inolines to Russla's side.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-13
A PERFECT PAINLESS Pill.

is the n that wdl cleanse the system,
set the liver to action, remove the
bile, clear the complexion, cure head
ache and leave a good taste in the
mouth. The famous little pills tor
doing such work pleasantly and effect
ually are DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
Bob Moore, Of Lafayette, Ind says:
tAll other pills | have used grippe and
sicken, while DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are simply perfect Sold by
Crenshaw & Young. 6m1
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-13
A TEXAS WONDER

One small bottle of the Texas Won
der, Halls Great Discovery, cures all
kidney and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, seminal ennis
sions, weak aud lame backs, rheuma-
tism and all irregularities of the kid
neys and bladder in both men and
women; regulates bladder troubles in
children. If not sold by your druggist,
it will be sent by mail on receipt ofSl.
One small bottle is two months treat
ment and seldom fails toperfect a cure.
DR.. E. w. Hall, sole manufacturer. P.
o. Box 620, st, Louis, Mo. Send for
testimonials. Sold by all druggists.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-13
West Ylrrlnln Democratic

Col. Alexander Campbell, Of Beth
any, W. Va, only son the celebrated
Alexander Campbell, has recently been
on q visit to Cincinnati and in an inter.
view declares that the democrats will
sweep West Virginia with a perfect
tidal wave Of votes. He Is in a position
to know whereof he speaks, as he was
formerly chairman of the state demo-
cratic committee and has been a
national committeeman for eight years
and val a member Of the constitu.
tionAl convention.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-13
no HoTB OF vINOL

To People with Weak Lungs:--
You know that for centuries Goa hIsol
Oil has been considered the best medicine
for throat and lung troubles, but us
nauseating effect upon the stomach made
it impossible for many to lake it. NoV-a-
DAYS Vinol aocomplishes greater RESULTS
for while it is a Cod Liver Oil prepare
ton. it is entirely free from oil or
grease, and therefore it is fast taking
the place of o1d-fashioned Cod Liver Ol4
and Emulsions. - Respectfully,
Crenshaw & Young, Druggists
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-08-13
A SUMMER COLD.

A summer cold is not only annoying
but if not relieved pneumonia will be
the probable result by fall. One Min
ute Cough Cure clears the phlegm,
draws out the inflammation, heals.
soothes and strengthens the lungs and
bronchial tubes. One Minute Cough
Cure is an ideal remedy for the chill
dren. 1t is pleasant to the taste and
perfectly harmless. A certain cure
for Group, cough and cold. Sold by
Crenshaw & Young. 6ml