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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13
IN A GREAT FIX.

One evening last playmate and myself
thought would like to go fishing after school, When
had put dresses hunted brothers fish
ing pole and my playmate went home for her brothers
and we Tt growing dark but wanted to
go, so went.
When arrived at the place where planned
to found that did not have any bait. Now
we in great fix, but we thought we could fish
without any bait tried it. I caught
threw it my head just in time to hit playmate
in the face. It scared her SO that she came rolling
down bank and fell into the river. could not
swim, but good swimmer, tho she was
scared that could not swim. T put out fishing
pole for hold Of thinking could pull her
to shore but instead of my pulling her to shore,
she pulled into the river too By that
time fright, she swan to shore and
then she pulled Oh, how wet and cold We're!
It mile home.
It was very pleasant to- get home and in dry
clothes. And I wanted to go fishing again un-
less there grown folk along. Ruth Dunlap,
A Sixth Grade. Montevideo, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13
TWO MILES OF HARD WORK.

Take Agnes said the boat keeper, sister
and went down the dock. He gave us each pole
a pail minnows in the bottom of the boat.
pushed off and went Straight across the lake,
which is about two miles long. The waves quite
high like the looks of the clouds, but
managed to get the other shore the waves
with us. We landed and pulled the boat the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13
AN AGEING EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE. =
day noticed that had lost button off my
coat thought would try to another on in it's
place. started by taking big needle and thread
about yard long laid my coat my lap and began
button. I sewed and sewed until l had
used up thread, then thought the button
would long time. tried to pick my coat,
but found had sewed it to trousers BY the time
had the button, pulled out the thread, separ-
u
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13

:"
(Honorable Mention.)
One day, after it had stopped raining, went down
Courier Democrat., 1904-06-09

"Helen." satd Thorpe, eOtth new ehergy
waiting in vain for two years for you
to do something, start out to do tne
best can for myself. I'm not Of age
but you're. not my guardian"
During this long speech Thorpe hae
stood motionless, growing paler anu
paler. Like most noble natures wnen
absolutely in the right he was lncapa'
BILE of defending himself against mls'
understandings.
"You know that is not true, Heen'
be replied, almost sternly.
1T is true" she asseverated anu
I'm through"
''Its little hard" said Thorpe, pass
ing his hand wearily before bis eyes,
ITO work hard this way for years anu
them
She laughed with hard little no's
Of scorn.
"Helen," said Thorpe, with new enet =
gy, II forbid you to have anything
do with Amos Thorpe. / think ne 40
scoundrel and sneak" 80,
II shall do as I please" she repn'''
crossing her hands behind her.
Thorpe's eyes darkened.
[. iTo aE CONTINUED
Courier Democrat., 1904-06-09

"I'1n hc," said the you1.g fclloar.
ooh, they're cute layout! They ex-
pect to hang me up until it's too late
to do anything with the seasons cut"
He arose and began to pace back and
forth.
"Tim," said he, 'is there a man in
the crew who's afraid of nothing and
will obey orders?"
"a Dozen" replied Tim promptly.
"Who's the best?"
"Scotty Parsons
"Ask him to step here.'
In moment the man entered the Of
fee.
"Scotty." said Thorpe, Il want you to
understand that l stand responsible for
whatever order you to do"
Gall right, sir" replied the man.
"In the morning." said Thorpe, you
take two men and build some sort of a
shack right over the sluice gate of that
second dam. want you to live there
day and night. Never leave it. not
even for minute. The cookee will
bring you grub. Take this Winchester.
If any of the men from up river try to
60 out on the dam, you warn them off.
If they persist. you shoot near them. If
they keep coming, you shoot at them.
Understands"
"You bet!' answered Scotty, with
enthusiasm.
Call right" concluded Thorpe.
Next day Scotty established himself.
as had been agreed. He did not need
to shoot anybody. DAILY himself came
down to investigate the state of af-
fairs. He attempted to parley. but
Scotty would have none of it.
"Get outv' was his first and last
word.
At the mouth of the river booms of
logs chained together at the ends had
been prepared. Into the inclosure the
drive was floated and stopped. Then a
raft was formed by passing new ma
nila ropes over the logs, to each one
Of which the line was fastened by a
hardwood forked pin driven astride Of
it. A tug dragged the raft to Mar
Quette.
Now Thorpe was summoned legally
on two counts. First. Judge Sherman
cited him for contempt Of court; Sec
ond, Morrison & Daily sued him for al
legged damages in obstructing their
drive for holding open the dam sluice
beyond the legal head Of water.
Courier Democrat., 1904-06-09

snear wan OF prlstllng logs, behind
which pressed the weight of the rising
waters-and hacked and tugged calmly
until the mass began to stir. Then
they escaped. A moment later, with
roar. the jam vomfted down on the
spot where they had stood. 1t was
dangerous work. Just one half day
later it had to be done again and for
the same reason.
This time Thorpe went back with
Shearer. No one was at the dam. but
the gates were closed. The two opened
them again.
That very evening man rode up on
horseback inquiring for Mr.. Thorpe.
"I'm he." said the young fellow.
The man thereupon dismOunted and
served a paper. 1t proved to be an i'll
junction issued by Judge Sherman en-
Joining Thorpe against interfering with
the property of Morrison Il Daly-to
wit, certain dams erected at designated
points on the Ossawinamakee. There
had not elapsed sufficient time since
the commission of the offense for the
other firm to secure the issuance of
this interesting document so it was at
once evident that the whole affair had
been prearranged. After serving the
Injunction the official rode away.
''Of all the consummate gall" ex-
ploded Thorpe Trying to enjoin me
from touching dam when they're re-
fusing me the natural flow! They
must have bribed the fool Judge. Why,
his injunction isn't worth the powder
to blow it up
'"Then you're all right. amt yep in
Quired Tim.
"It'll be the middle of summer before
we get hearing in COURT said he.
Courier Democrat., 1904-06-09
anything to do with him is traitorv'
The girl did NOT rQnlv

0uy LuluS 10 uO Will uAu IL Lfd1tOT.
The girl did not reply.
Next morning Thorpe felt uneasily
repentant for his strong language. Aft
er all, the girl did lead a monotonous
life, and he could not blame her for re-
belling against 1t from time to time.
Her remarks had been born Of the re-
bellion; they had meant nothing in
themselves. He could not doubt for a
moment her loyalty to the family.
That night he wrote Wallace Carpen-
ter for $1,000.
Wallace Carpenter was not in town.
Before the letter had followed him to
his new address and the answer had
returned week had passed. OF course
the money was gladly put at Thorpe's
disposal The latter at once inter-
viewed his sister.
Helen" he said, 81 have made ar
rangements for some money. What
would you like to do this year?"
She raised her head and looked at
him with clear, bright gaze. If he
could so easily raise the money, why
had he not done SO before? He knew
how much she wanted it. Her happi-
ness did not count. Only when his
quixotic iSeas of family honor were at
tackled did he bestir himself.
II am going to Uncle Amos" she re-
piled distinctly.
"What?" asked Thorpe incredulously.
For answer she pointed to letter ~
ing on the table. Thorpe took it and
read:
My Dear Niece-Both Mrs. Thorpe and
myself more than rejoice that time and
reflection have removed that, must con-
fess, natural prejudice which the unfor-
tunate family affair, to which I will not
allude, raised in your mind against US.
AS we said long ago, our home is yours
when you may wish to make it SO. You
state your present readiness to come i'm
medtately. Unless you wire to the con-
trary we shall expect you next Tuesday
evening on the 4:40 train. I shall be at
the Central station myself to meet you.
II your brother is now with you should
be pleased to see him also and will be
most happy to give him position with
AMOS THORPE.
New York, June 6. 1883.
On finishing the last paragraph the
reader crumpled the letter and threw
it into the crate.
Il am sorry that you did that, Hell
en-" said he, "but l don't blame you,
and it can't be helped. We won't need
to take advantage Of his kind Offer
now"
II intend to do SO, however," replied
the girl coldly.
"What do you mean?"
Il mean," she cried, ''that am sick
Of waiting on your good pleasure.
waited and slaved and stood unbear-
able things for two years. / did it
cheerfully, and in return don't get q
civil word, not decent explanation,
not even a-caress!" She fairly sobbed
out the last word. II can't stand it
any longer. have tried and tried and
tried, and then when I've come to you
Courier Democrat., 1904-06-09
CHAPTER XVIII.

~ LENDING the call Of trial Thorpe
III took three weeks vacation to
Ill visit his sister. Time, filled
~ with excitement and RESPONSE
bility, had erased from his mind the
bitterness Of their parting. Now he
found himself so impatient that he
could hardly wait to get there.
He learned on his arrival that she
was not at home. Mrs. Renwick proved
not nearly so cordial as the year be-
fore, but Thorpe, absorbed in his ca.
eerness, did not notice 1t. Mrs. Ren.
wick thought Helen had gone over to
the Hugheses.
Thorpe found the Hughes residence
without dimculty and turned up the
straight walk to the veranda. On the
steps Of the latter q rug had been
Courier Democrat., 1904-06-09

1or tne ntuesr wora OF encouragement
you have told me I was young and
ought to finish my education. You
haven't a cent when 1t is a question Of
what want, but you raise money
quick enough when your old family is
1nsulted. Isn't 1t my family too? And
then you blame me because, after
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28
Flat Wheels.

"Flat Wheel" growled the old retired
conductor as the trolley car in which
he sat went humping along at twelve
miles an hour, shaking the passengers
1ncomfortably at every revolution of
the wheels.
"What makes fiat wheels?" asked the
man sitting next to the conductor.
"Fools," said the conductor. Its this
way: If man doesn't know how to
stop his car he makes fiat wheel. On
the steam roads some brakemen flatten
a wheel every time they put on Il
brake. When the wheel suddenly stops
revolving and the momentum of the
train carries it along the wheel slides
along the track, and fiat is started
Next stop makes it worse, and so it
goes until the wheel is no good. If a
brakeman knows his business he need
never make fiat wheel unless he has
TO suddenly avoid an accident. If he
keeps his wheels turning slowly they
don't flatten. Now, these fellows on
the trolleys take no care at all, and
every other car in some places has a
Hat wheel."-Washingt Star.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28

It was Saturday night, and owing to
the temporary absence of his wife 1t
fell to Mr.. Brown to attend to the
usual process Of giving his eight-year-
old son bath and putting him to bed
He had left his evening paper with a
mans reluctance and had hurried mat.
ters along with more speed than the
little chap was accustomed to. How.
ever, he endured it all without pro.
test until it came to the prayer. 1t was
his habit after "Now l lay me" to ask
the divine blessing upon a long list Of
relatives and friends, calling each by
name.
"Please God" he begaAs rbless papa
and mamma, grandpa and grandma and
Aunt Edith and Uncle George and
A pause. His father, thinking to cur
tail the list Of benefciaries, softly in
simulated an "Amen." Not needing the
interruption, the little supplicant drew
long breath and continued, "And
Aunt Alice and Cousin Annie and
and Again his father said "Amen."
This was more than flesh and blood
could stand, and, lifting his little head,
he exclaimed, with tears of indigna.
ton, Papa, who's running this prayer;
you or me"-Harper's Monthly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28

The utilization Of what formerly were
considered waste products and the res
direction of materials from a used up
State to new condition of service
ableness have in recent times been de-
veloped to such degree Of complete
ness that we are scarcely prepared to
admit that anything is ever irrecover-
ably lost. In this respect we believe
in the conservation of material just as
we have long been taught to believe
An the law Of conservation Of energy
From a purely practical point Of view,
however, some things certainly may be
SO completely lost to further use that
their loss may well be considered absO-
lnte, and one Of these is the metal lost
an the wear Of railway rolling stock
.brasses. For the Spectator in copper
values, the promoter Of copper "cor-
ner," to use the brokers' cant, the cop
Der which has gone into railway
sbrasses need have no terror. 1t is not
likely ever to be available again in full
measure. 1t is dissipated so complete
ay, in part at least, that its practical
recovery is not likely to receive much
serious consideration. From the best
available deductions on the subject it
appears that per cent of the annual
copper production Of the world disap-
pears In this way every year.-Cassier's
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28
bravery ImmOrtalixed.

At an entertainment at which Nelson
met Benjamin West just before he
went to sea for the last time he remark
ed to the artist, Il never pass print
shop where your picture Of the Death
of Wolfe is in the window without be-
ing stopped by it," West, of course, ac-
knowledged the compliment, and Mel
son went on to ask why he had painted
no more like it. Because, my lord"
answered the artist, "there are no more
subjects" BLANK it," said Nelson, 81
didn't think Of that" and asked him to
take glass Of champagne. But, my
lord, fear your intrepidity will yet
furnish me with another scene, and If
it should shall certainly avail myself
Of it," the painter observed. "Will
you," said Nelson, pouring out bump
ers and touching his glass violently
against West's-"will you, Mr.. West?
Then hope shall die in the next bat
tie" He sailed few days later, and
West painted "The Death Of Nelson."-
London Chronicle.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28
The Sense Of Smell,

That We have not entirely lost the
animal basis Of judgment, the sense Of
smell, is proved by the fact we do
tell ourselves very much Of other peo-
pie by the nose, often unconsciously
The blind distinguish their friends by
the smell Of handkerchiefs or coats.
Unconscious sensations and uncon-
scious judgments have their field. We
know far more by smell than is sup
posed. Some classes have apparently
become degraded in senses as we'll as
habits, for their basis Of social judg-
ment Is below that of the animals
Those who have had their senses keen
ly educated are accustomed to Judge Of
persons by Odors. Australian children
possess the doglike sense Of trailing
people by scent, and experiment re
veals that this is to some degree pres
ent in every one. Strong attachments
are not so rigidly ideal as we like to
suppose. There is a physical basis to
all our likes and dislikes. 1t is this
which underlies the demand Of refined
people that their friends shall be clean
ly.-Open Court.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28
The KhyenEs' First Woman.

The Khyengs Of Burma are probably
xhe only race or tribe of people that
have any tradition of the origin of the
human race that do not have a man or
male human being in some way con-
nected with that important event. The
Khyeng genesis opens in this wise: "In
the beginning Of the world, after the
sun, moon and stars had appeared, the
earth by its own inherent power of pro-
-ductiveness brought forth a female
creature, which was called Hleeneu.
She laid 100 eggs and Matched them in
cotton wool, and from them sprang 100
human beings, the progenitors of the
different races" The least that can be
said Of this curious belief is that it is a
fine Illustration of the multiple theory
as applied to the origin of the human
race
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28

1A0 VB18Ao % A018Oy1Ays
Colonel von siegen, q Dutch artist Of
German extraction, holding an ap.
pointment at the court Of the land.
grave Of Hesse-C assel, was the in.
ventor Of mezzotint, that branch Of
engraving which comes nearest to ma
ture, though 1t Is far from being the
best means Of artistic expression.
1t dates from about 1911 and Is said
to have been suggested by the rust Oh
weapon which soldier was clean
Ing. The first fruits Of this newly dis
covered process consisted Of picture
Of the landgrave's mother, the dow
ager landgravine, which Siegen pre-
scented at court, stating that no copper
plate engraver or artist could explain
or imagine how It was done.
Evelyn, in his "Sculptura," 1862, ut.
tributes the invention to Prince Ru-
pert. An original letter Of Siegen's
still in existence proves this to be an
error, for Siegen met Prince Rupert in
Brussels In 1854 and disclosed the proc
ess to him then and there, knowing
that the prince had already practiced
etching.
More than a hundred engravers in
mezzotint did for the pictures of Sir
Joshua Reynolds what line engravers
had done for Raphael.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28
Matrimonial Promotion.

The extent to which the lingo Of the
navy ia used as slang in the families
Of naval officers, particularly among
the women, is instanced by little
story now going the rounds in Wash
ington.
The youngest daughter Of promi
nent naval officer was entertaining O
friend who had called to congratulate
the eldest daughter, who lately had be-
come engaged to a captain in the same
service as her, father. The friend. re-
marking upon the engagement, sug-
gested that the youngest daughter
doubtless would miss her big sister
whereupon the girl addressed quickly
replied:
"Oh, dear, yes! But just think Of it
I am advanced a number!
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28
The Mammoth Cave Rat.

The cavern rat, found in the Nam
moth cave Of Kentucky, is Of a soft.
blush color. with white neck and feet.
1t has enormous eyes, black as night.
but quite unprovided with an iris. These
eyes are perfectly insensible to light.
and when the experiment has been
made of catching a cavern rat and
turning it loose in bright sunlight II
plumbers about, striking itself against
everything, Is unable to provide itself
with food and finally falls down and
dies. In its native depths. however,
it is able to lead a comfortable enough
existence, as it's enormously long wills
kers are SO extremely sensitive that
they enable it to find its way rapidly
through the darkness. The principal
food of the cavern rat consists of a
kind Of large cricket Of pale yellow
color and, like most other cave dwell
ers, itself perfectly blind.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28

An investigator who lived during two
years in tomb at Gizeh collected evil
dence to prove that the tools used in
working stone 1000 years ago had jew
ell. wish, N' . IL modern tools.
Ee .!ays Lat the builders Of the pyra-
mids used solid and tubular tools,
straight and circular saws and many
other tools supposed to be modern. In
some specimens of granite drill had
g. IN 81 CHI at each rev.
.. - h., ..- AS tuat the pressure
was at least two tons. Nothing is
known of the material of the tools. As
the diamond was scarce then, it is
iprobable that corundum was used.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28
Two Expen.ive Banouct..

The costliest meal ever served, &C.
-cording to history, was supper given
by Elius Verus. one Of the most lavish
OF all the Romans Of the latter days, to
dozen guests. The cost was 5000 ses-
fertia, which would amount. to $242, 800.
A celebrated feast given by Vitellius, a
Roman emperor Of those days, to his
brother Lucius cost little more than
S$2OO,OOO. Suetonius says that the ban
quet consisted of 1000 different dishes
Of fish and 1000 different fowls besides
other courses.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28
Shifting Eyes.

No matter of what color, beware of
the eyes that have no desire to look
you full in the face. There is some
thing wrong behind the shifting, I'M
easy glance, and the owner of such OPP
tics will prove to be unworthy Of trust.
Read we'll the signs, for if actions
speak louder than words eyes speak
even louder than actions, and to be
forewarned is to be fOrearmed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28

A professor of mathematics dreamed
that his son was under the radical
sign, and he could not get him out.
A Boston drawing teacher had a
similar experience. She had been study
ing perspective one evening, and dur
ing the night her sister heard her CROP
ing about the room and opening and
closing bureau drawers. what are
you hunting for, Mary?" inquired the
sister. ooh, DEAR" moaned the SOM
nambulist II can't find the vanishing
pointv'-Christian Register
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28
Hard ON the Minister's Wife,

A Scottish minister lately returned
home from long holiday trip on which
he had been accompanied by his wife.
At a prayer meeting shortly afterward
an elder offered up thanks for the min
ister's safe return, but unfortunately
put his foot in it. 20 Lord" he said,
I'VE thank thee for bringing our pastor
safe home, and his dear wife. too, o
Lord, for thou preseryest man and
beaStv'
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28
Their Climate.

"Your climate can't possibly be as
damp as ours"
''Think not"
mo, indeed. Why, our climate is so
damp we never raise anything hut
umbrellas"
"But ours is so damp we never think
Of raising umbrellas. They're always
p."--Philadelphia Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28
Going Halves,

Lady Customer I'm bookstore)-G
me copy Of Romeo and Juliet"
Clerk-Yes, miss. A dollar and half.
please.
Lady Customer-I find I've only got
Is cents. Just give me "Romeo."-St
Paul Pioneer-Press
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28
The Three Gods of the Englishman

The Three Gods OF the EngI1shm0n.
The Englishman is the last man
among civilized races to be an artist.
a musician or a poet, but he is the first
to be gentleman. An Englishman
thinks coldly, loves coldly and fights
coldly, but he gets there just the same.
There is always a fascinating smooth
ness about him, and he worships three
gods his flag, his trade and his top
hat.-Sydney Bulletin.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28
Horse Racing.

In this world, if you live long enough,
you will grow tired Of everything
men and women, of yachts and dinners,
of politics and money making-but
when the fascination Of the race horse
gets into the blood 1t never leaves. 1t
is the greatest sport and the poorest
business ever devised by man.-Pierre
Lorfllard.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-03-28

Mrs. Henpeck Visiting her first hus-
bands grave)-Yes, here lies hero.
You would not be my husband today
had he not been killed in the war.
Mr.. Henpeck (lercely)-Yes, what
curse war Isl