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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-08-19
MONEY CAME BACK

Sidney Jordan kut his t36 back
AFTER a complaint had been filed In
the prosecuting attorneys office
charging William polsen and JACK
Prathef Nth obtaining the money
under false prcteuses The two
youna men sold third Interest IN
an express NAEou. team and har-
ness 10 Jordan. who vas a late Ar
rival IN the city from Everett After
a few DAYS he decided that a game
had been worked upon him and he
introduced himself to Patfolman
Lilly and that officer and Detective
Byruaz made the arrest after an In 8
veatiEation. No warrants wers
sworn out. A. the twu men arrested
gave the money hack and we're re-
leased
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-08-19
LITTLE TALES
TERSELY TOLD

THE YOUNG WIFE Of Alexander
Ross. confessed higbwayman. was
visited yesterday hy a number Of
the prominent women uf Everett
Everything that could be done to
cheer her IN her trouble was done
II her husband ~ convicted the GIRL
wifc will be cared for until she can
return ta her friends aud relatives
Ross will probably be slyen aa llght
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a. UIE8sIN8EH. N IIuinfHI orc
fell or train bound for Portland
about four miles west Of Baker city
laat night ills daughter was with
him and guYo the alarm A hand
car IA out searching for his body
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-08-19
WILL DECIDE QUESTION

Judge Morris yesterday ordered
the hearing In the eHrhoatiaa Of the
Leu Graham estate set over until
Thursday Of next week A. that
time the question a. 10 whether The
Graham estate shall be distributed
q the three claimants ia Germany
OF BE- enchcated to KinE county, Wit
ba argued b. counsel for the alleged
heirs and hY the special counsel.
Eaton. fof King county.
A
HERALD. TAILOR i1zs - "
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-08-19

cannot set any Is a thing which
Mullen cannot understand
ue believes that the city will be
able e. quickly Eet the brick aud
finish the work. An attempt OF this
nature Is certainly necessary The
FIRST avenue business men are vexed
40 the DELAY. as the street Ia badly
handicapped FOR transportation puf-
poses. while q Is impossible 20 drive
a WaKun over the car tracks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-08-19

count toward the portrait iusl
winka aud finished with alt
buckles. selling from
.....s.4s.ss. ti.Ao 20 $3.50
A dozen different styles Of UP
TO DATE DRAFEn TuH
Ran. finished with Winga and
buckles or bows o. velvet aud
stitched felt prices ranging
from ssss. et.Rh 10 $3.50
LADIES JERSEY HtHHEn
TToN COMBINATION
SUITS ioug sleeves. ankle
length. medium weight. ruEu.
lar value lac. Saturday, price
4tsss#Hssss t...ass.= s.. . DOE
RUuES.s SHIRTS FOR IN
PANTS Prom birth e. years
Of ake. regular Sc and tQe
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the same.
grade. Saturday. price. each
s4t..s..a# .H##s.##. f.r...ss5 zoe
LADIES PINE tfHLE THREAD
Att-OVEH LACE HOSE Ia
beautiful designs. 7se grade,
Saturdays price. pair 500
LADtE SILK A LlaLE
SLEEVELESS VESTS Trim.
med with pretty lace and ero-
ehet work. soc and zoe qual.
tiles. Saturdays price. each
sts.rfassss H#ssHstsss u i &c
100 DOZEN HAND8OME 81.
MONA AND PILLOW TOP
HANpKERCuEFs In forty
different patterns. Saturdays
price ssssHsssss.sssssss loc
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wa rndouyafing 10 dispose IF tho
sheep and had already sold the
veal
CONRAD uouEB. az Eudleott in
suffering from severe ruHf OF
blood poisoning and hna had one
arm umputhted as result n q Ut
tie silver la the palm OF bis hand.
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HERALD. TAILoR i1ls p %
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-08-19

THE GENERAL merchandise
store owned b. the Turner Mefean-
tile company. 81 Dudley. Idaho was
burned Tuesday The luaH war
g. 600. partially covered ~ inmf
anre The 0rlgin Of the fire is AN
known.
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over yesterday In the superior court
of Walla Walla IN the aum 81 $500
ON the charge OF holding up aud
fubbing J l. Smith In Il SELDOM
early yesterday morning
ON COMPLAINT Of ". u Rr0s
kuw. at Evefaou George II Thump#
son wna arrested IN Nottingham yoB.
terdaY urohaW alleges that Thomp-
son barFained with him for two
earcaaHca Of veal and ~ sheep and
agreed to pay $40. Thompson gave
nrukaw what he supposed 90 bo a
check but which was only "a re
eeipt When arrested Thompson
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"rOnEH PEASNER a young
woman. via arrested Ia Wallu Wal
Ia last nlEht on the charge OF pro-
curing EIfla for immoral purposes.
Two girls found Ia the same house
are held a. witnesses
ROBERT sriNsoN waa bound
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THE WHITMAN county fair will
be held nt the association grounds
uenr CulfHx. October ~ fa id In
elusive There bias been special
premium Of tito Offered for the boat
dlHpiayamade by any order az the
Grange iu the state uf WuHhinEtpu
All other premiums are offered 20
exhibitors from whitman county
only. Tho total amount If the pre-
miuma Offered aggregate about
e. 100. The premium lists will be
out ia fow days
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A FEW SATURDAY SPECIALS

Though special values. thr'
WoMEN's ElpERn0WN HOUSE
JACKETS Neatly trimmed
With suk Ribbons. Saturday :
price g.. ..... s444......4 a5o
Ali TAILORED SUITS AND
SKIRTS AT HALF PRICE
CHiLnREN'S MAJ ARETH
WAISTS Only enc 20 a Gus
toner. each .s4sss...... ale
FANCY HATS FOR CtiIIs
nHENs STREET WEAR
Trimmed with Gilt Cord aud
Taaaels. or lafse bows ~ STA
Ribbon ,....s kl.2h 90 eR so
W0MENs FANCY FRENCH
SAILORS - IN the latest
shades. trimmed with bands
Of stitched kid. a beautiful pair
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Dis. No. Z TIP 1867 SO
94-156-94 John Carlson
Dis. No. 8 TIP 153-154
r 92-93 T 1894 NJ. F.
Glmour ........................
Dist. No. 8 Tp 153-154-
1851, 1852 E. II.
Skies Observation-Disclosures.
Dis. No. 1OTp15 3-154-
1856 + 88-89-@-91 and
156-88-89 L. E. Nc
Almond. ...................
Dis. No. Ii Tp154-155 .
1856 r 81 Ole Hanson.
Dis. No. IL Tp 155 r
"a L. D. Cotton. ............
Dis. No. Is TIP 153-1a
r85 Mike Den.
Dis. No. IA TIP 153 r
"a Bernt Larson. ...........
Dis. No. Is Tp 154 r
81 Lars II. Larson. ......
Dis. No. 16 Tp156r81
John Lee. .......................
Dis. No. II TIP 154 r
81 F. H. Muzzy. ..........
Dis. No. Is Up 1873 r
81 George Pearsons......
Dis: No. 10 TIP 154 r
80 Nels E. Saugstad.. -.
Dis. No. 20 TIP 154 r
SO Carl Hauge...............
Dis. No. 21 TIP 153 r
1888 Harlan Smith.
Dis. No. Up 151-152
r81-S2 E. B. Williams
Dist. No. % TIP ISL
1927 1884 O. N. eleven
Dis. No. "a TIP 151-152
r.85-86-87 John Rice.
Dis. No. Is TIP 1856 +
80 Helmer Lee.
Dis. No. 26 TIP 1856 r
81 NJ. Muir.
Dis. No. 81 TIP 156 r
IS Anton A. Larson......
Dis. No. % TIP 157 r
81 Charles Fowler.
Dis. No. 20 Up 157 r
Sc L. E. Besteland ........
Dist. No. 30 TIP 159 r
81 j. w. Colquhoun.
Dis. No. 81 TIP 1853 +
80 r. j. Parks...............
Thefollowing bills were
ed, found correct, and on Il
duly seconded, warrants "
dered drawn for the di1
amounts as follows:
F.. A. Crokat, Supplies for
Hospital. ....$
Knight Printing Co.,
Blanks and Books.
II. C. Leipsner, Supplies
Ward County Independ-
ent', Blanks and Books 2
Herald, /" g 9
Walker Bros l. Hardy
Blanks and Books. 3
Geo. w. Wilson, Blanks
and Books. ..................
kenmare Journal, Print
lnR......... ......................
Joseph CIementicb, Road
Work. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Frank NJ. O'Neil, Road
Work.
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Meeting

The Board of County Commits
sioners met in special session on
the 18th day of January, for the
purpose of selecting names for
the list of 200, from which to
draw the jury. The following
notice read
State ofNorth Dakota, County
of Ward, ss.
To the Hon. Board of county
commissioners for Ward county,
North Dakota.
Pursuant to section 453 OF the
Politic II Code, you are hereby
requested to furnish the Clerk of
Court of said county, with the
names of 80 persons residing
within said county, having the
qualifications OF jurors to COM
plete the panel Of 200 names
from which to draw the petit
and grand jurors. Dated Jan.
9Th, A. D. 1904.
The board with the following
members present, John Lynch,
Clerk, Commissioners John Wax
lin, Carl Terbenson, S. s. Rich
ardson and VIM. Black, proceed
ed to apportion the 80 names to
the different Townships and
Commissioners districts as fol-
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On motion the board adjourned.
LOUIS 4. LARSON,
County Auditor.
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COUNTY COM.
MlSSI0NERS.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BoARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WARD
COUNTY, NoRTH DAKOTA.

On motion duly seconded the
following road districts were or
gained and overseers appointed
viz:
Dis. No. Twp 152r82
GS. Reishus.. ...............O verseel
Dis. No. 2 Twp 164-163
r87 Geo. NJ. Allen. g
Dist. No. 3 Twp 1861
164r &c..
Dist. No. 4 Twp l57
1888 o. L. Tobiason... g
Dist. No. 5 TIP 1890
+ 81 T. w. Moore ........ g
Dist. No. 6 TIP 158r94
I 157-158...................
1928 S. Han
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-20

Sheep -h,Ilup Is the order ot the dag
y. Wci,tou lost a fine mule colt las,
week.
Ecnnc,, CDhlEcn was VI irom Syracuse
Saturday and Sunday.
Ilmrth' h"rrah, hurrahl our precinct
sent for lo,. for'y-three to seven.
The infant babe # Mr. and Mrs. Del
Noon va, buried at Nj. Carmel Sunday.
Road oycr cera are taking advantage
Of Tie vet weather and considerable
worE is being dore.
Crop report, wheat looks fairly well,
meadows and pastures are p"od, oats
rather !2A'. very liulc corn planted.
Several from this section had planneI
to attend the funeral Of Dr. q. a. vii
liams bat On account Of rain and muddy
roads the ttlp had to be suspended.
J. [. Woo'rry departed on ..onday
morning. team Tor the Worlds Far city
where he goc, az a delegate fro'l Flor
nee Tent, 20 attend Il state col,.nt.ou
Of the knights Of THE Maccahccs which
met there May 10.
Mis-, lll,c Mo,icrsbaugh died on
May 5th ".tA consumption. Sh. was
a sister Of M.ra. AT Gchllcu and vas yet
a young ltdy lciuR only ,wcuty-thrc'
years Of aye Her remains were Inferred
IN Ilo.cu.c ,~mctcry Tucsday afternoon
al iolI o Jack 10 the bcrcavcd family
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-20
Tho rirst National Bank OF
~Ner9at1lCs.

IT was announced sometime < that
the Bank of Morgan County would, as
soon as arrangements could be perfected,
change from a private bank to that Of a
National Bank, and to that end the Off
GERS and stockholders of the institution
decided to increase the capital stock from
$4,000 to $1,000 and make the change,
and they applied to the comptroller Of
the lurrcncy at Washington for the prop
or credentials to DO a general banking
business according to the statutes of the
United State.
This wee the comptroller Of the sui.
rency notified he Bank. TINT satisfactory
evidence had hcen produced and the
institution va, thereby authorized to do
business under the name Of the "Iirst
National BAN Of Versailles, " and Mon
day The r,w systcm was inauguaiatcd.
This e departure required a complete
change in tie Banks manner Of doing
business, and much technical work was
necessary to accomplish ,"is end, but il
has been done and tine ,u.c omcial roster
that operated tie former Bank are doing
businc,, under the new c,f,iou.
The Bank o. Morgan County was one
Of our solid M ...,t.ons De;.'t, A, change
was mad, aa. a," "c .,aHo... ~, having
a Nationa. iHr@ IN ou. p.gy. This j., q
step for"at.. 30 oar iu.u,tr.. Affairs and
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-20

DR.. Jno. \. BrOc&man and Miss Bcrlic
Cooper were married AZ the home of the
hridc's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Cooper
six miles northeast q, this city, on last
tuesday, Rev. J Y Eusby officiating.
The wedding was a quiet one, only the
iinmcd ate relatives and "A few inti-
mate friends being present. The on
tracing parties are two Of Morgan's
mos, popular young people. The groom
had been pract,cln% his profession OF
medicine at Glcnstcd for some time past,
but Immediately after the ceremony the
happy young couple took the train for
E.ldon where they viii reside in the flu
turc. The best wishes of their many
friends 20 with them, The Doctor is a
spn Of DR.. Brockman Of Eldon.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-20
FOR SALE.

lin" Corn Cru-h,r, horse power, f,r
stock feeding, viii be sold cheap for
cash. Also live nice pig, 4bou, three
months DID, Gail at ridInce on %or;A
Campbell. al.e-,, Versailles, Mo.
Mis-. 3. {. SCnArER
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-20

II you need worh done by "A Sn'ary
Public ST. Hubbard & Nnvauau3n Con.
v"ynnceng, etc Ia specially.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-20
Rock IGlan1 k.SCu rsion,

A Special Coach excursion to ST, Louis
and return May 2lst. Gual return limi,
May 2j.h. Rate s. % round trip.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-20

They sold at 5000, We sell them
at oG cents, Ladies all Linen Foilc
Waists at NJ JoAchINi's.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-20
LhEIES'

Miss Carrie T.. Smith desires to inform
her friends that She is prepared 10 give
Iull instructions and also tofurni>hl On
the Tailor System Simpl'hcd, for LADIES',
For further information call on Miss
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-30
THOSE PRECIOUS CHICKS.
Honorable Mention.)

School had closed early that afternoon there
was a storm coming up. We hurried home and had
just reached the friendly shelter of the house when the
storm broke. The rain fell in torrents and the wind
blew perfect hurricane.
Brother and We're just congratulating each other
that safely housed when the cry from
mother, "Oh my chickens will surely drown" caused
to rush to the window, and enough, there
the which sheltered mothers six half-grown
cious Buff Cochins nearly submerged in a miniature
lake Hastily donning old coat and cap, and seZ-
ing basket, waded out to the Having
cued the than half-drowned chickens. I
more safely within doors and had handed the basket
to mother when gust Of wind more terrific than any
which had preceded it, sent the roof crashing to the
ground Another following close the boards from
o porch.
p Expecting something more terrible to follow, there
was hasty stampede for the cellar When we had
reached it in safety and turned frightened faces
to look at another to make that all there
there stood mother with the basket of precious chick
held all unconsciousy, closely and lovingly encir
cled with arm, while with the other hand she
holding my little year-ald -a-haf old sister by
Fats.er stood and stared for moment and then
we'll, what could you expect? Father laughed.
Seventh Grade. Claire Cody,
Valley, Mimi
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gone She would look out of the gate anyway.
Finally she went out to the gate where she stood for
while. Then she ventured to it, when suddenly
dreadful sound broke her and she some
strange animal coming dow the road ooh, obi"
papa had heard her screaming, "The WhoOping cough
is coming The whooping cough is coming!' Why,
exclaimed father they hurried out to the door.
What is the matter with the child? 2" ooh, papa"
she sobbed still trembling with fright, "the whooping
cough nearly caught me-" a moment father
puzzled, then heard the unistakab1e bray
of donkey. He comprehended. And then father
laughed. Isabel Shea,
Fifth Grade Perham, MINI
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KITS PARTICULAR WAY.
(High School Credit.)

u
Two little brother had a bronchO
To stranger Kit not attractive beast, but
loved her. She about gentle and exctable
horse than the western plains It part
of morning work to curry her and hitch her to the
wagon. always fed her and then curried She
did not like chickens They around while
and pecked at the flies her legs whereat she threw
up her head and stamped. One day in doing
spilled of her oats. picked up a stick
the chickens, but father stopped me. George"
with all this commotion, and then she may kick. Mind
what you do"
Next morning left the barn after feeding her.
When I back hens in the stall. I
rushed in, crying. "Shoo Shoe! Get out Of
denly the horses reCeded. The chickens in the
distance the barn door rush past and found
myself lying behind old She drummed away
Justify my back 1 rose and looked around. Father
hastily. Kit had kicked. Father looked
and then at Kit, and remembered his warning,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-30
THE WEE SILENT MAN.
(High School Credit.)

(High School Credit)
My youngest brother was very slow to talk. He was
almost four old before he said word. Mother
and father had worried good deal about him, fearing
he might speak, for the of US had developed
into little chatterbOxes very young. He had
dearing little manner, light, swift way of moving
about, his small, silent seemed
variance with his big, blue eyes-two tender spheres
of baby wisdom.
One day at noon papa reading his newspapers
and baby Dollard quietly fitting about when he
attracted advertising picture
papers which had fallen at papa's feet. 1t the
sketch of little child disappearing into rain barrel
Dollard bent it, his big bright and his
little body trembed with excitement. He grasped the
paper hurried to papas elbow pointed to the picture
and piped out shrily, Pull out, papa pull out!
Father started at the sweet shri sound of the una
1niliar little
lief spread his face for baby could talk. But the
poor child in the barrel was Dollards overwhelming
anxiety; he finally made it understood and then
father gathered him up in his and laughed.
Grade.
= 42S Walnut Street, Mankato. Mimi.
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NO INVITATION NEEDED.
Honorable Mention.)

Honorable Mention.)
When was half-Past three mama took to Min
neapolis visit while there she bought my first
coat and trousers. They Fauntleroy suit, and
little Lord Fauntleroy prouder of his fine
gifts from the Earl of Dorincourt than Of
suit. When coming home the train, wondered
every did admire and talk of my suit,
especially my trousers with two pockets. When
met papa at the station he remarked about them
and called little man, but felt I almost
ma his did not satisfy Papa
was then postmaster of rural postofhce, and
many neighbors called for mail had good opportu-
nifty of letting them know that was the happy
sor a coat and trousers.
1 had enjoyed them about week when papa,
m a birthday party given
teacher Of district school When they were
getting ready to go begged to go too, but mama said
that could not because Mrs T. did not ask to the
weep md wall said that wanted
to go and my suit but sister, who liked to
use big words, said why, Joseph you can't with
invitation" supposed invitation meant some
garment to wear and replied, Il don't need in
yitation. my trousers" Soon and
sister roaring laughter, and papa drove up
and called out, "All ready! Why what is the matter
Joseph?" Mama told the joke and then father
laughed. Joseph f. Russell,
B Seventh Grade, 42S Walnut Street.
Union School. Mankato, Mimi
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turned my head away. And then father laughed.
Sixth Grade, Fred Olson
Lincoln School. Anoka, MINI.

(High School Credit.)


Look out for that colt of the many
orders that mama and papa shouted from the carriage
their way to the nearest town. The colt was
rather vicious and enjoyed chasing children i'm
mensely many time just saved myself by climbing
the fence woodpile. We often forced to
the barnyard the woodpie the other side;
but went often for he ruler of the barn
yard and disputed his authority but took to
his heels when the colt approached. was the main
of his chasing people for had teased him when
he younger running along the outside of the fence
pointing my finger at him. ] seldom ventured inside
the gate as knew he waited his chance
His chance the very day papa and mama
warned me. / attempted to bring in some wood and
made dive thru the yard, for apparently he was
not looking. But he and he chase at once 1
just scaled the Woodp1le in time to get beyond his
reach there stayed, crying, scoldng, screaming
and expressing feeling in way, even by throw
ing wood at the colt and at other object None
of the other children dared chase the colt
I perch from morning till nearly dark
My swollen dress torn in shreds from
crawling the woodpile, but the colt was unrelent
ing and kept careful watch for the day. But
last the carriage rolled into the yard, and what
picture 1 made standing the woodpe and screaming,
with the colt circng around Then father laughed.
High School Mary Meighen
Twin Valley MINI.
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little but did not say
anything. why do you
laugh when we are
talking about a serious
and deadly war;" in
quired father.
But now it was six
year-old Harry's turn
to speak. where's
your glass of germ
water?" he asked. For
a few minutes it looked
as if We were to have
war at home. But as
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WHERE THE RAYS MEET.

One day I was looking up the word focus"
brother read the meaning also and said not word
to me but went away. At the dinner table he said
meaning hard word 'What is
t?' father asked. Focus he replied. What does
it mean?" ooh, it is place where they raise cattle,
he replied. NO, that meaning is wrong Then my
brother referred dictionary and read folows
Focus, place where the rays meet and that is the
a place where they raise cattle, and am
right you see.' And then father laughed.
A Sixth Grade, -Sigfred Anderson
Central School. Red Wing, Mimi
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WAR AND RUMoRs OF WAR.
(High School Credit.)

AS my father sat down to the dinner table he said,
Last night at lecture the speaker said that germs
were flying thru the air. were food, and
the Of nearly all the diseases. said that a
forks which we put to mouths By simply putting
forks and into dish of water before put
ting them to our mouths may many doctors
bills. So Jennie please glass of water.''sr
Father dipped his fork into the water, then ate
some potatoes. Another immersion, and he
meat Dipping after dipping into the water followed.
Then he began to talk about the Father
down his fork and made long speech the probable
outcome of the struggle. When he had finished, he
took huge swallow from the glass of water. smile
crePt mothers said
not in a mood for trifing. We children giggled
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A HORSE THAT COUNTS.

Some people seem to think that because horse
is dumb he unable think to know when he is
not right. But have horse which seems
to be able to count.
One day after hard mornings work, when ne
went the dinner waiting for
him. hired had brought in basket of corn
and outside of the stall. When my father en-
tered the barn the horse reach the side OF
the stall could and take between his
teeth drop it into his feedbox Instead OF eating
it reached again and dropped another into MS
box This act repeated until he had about four
teen ears-or his usual noon-day feed. Then with a
eating his wellearned meal
And then father laughed. Alma Doten,
r Seventh Grade. Brooklyn Center, MINI.