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The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-03
Application.

[. <. Land Office, Juneau, Alaska, Mar ? i90i. Notice is hereby given that: I, William Grosg. Of Natltz, Alaska, assignee uf Eli t,oode- nousn. being entitled tO the henetiIs oi section 2'iJ6 II the EevIseit statues o. the Unite,i ,tale-, 2fanii3s a0,J Jtlui.al lands Ip soldiers and stIl"r~ wnu served in the war of the Re b-iIlpI, ao hsseng apply to enter |. <. Surye. No. 34i, containing s.sl acres and more pariicu- laTly described as IoiisHs.
 Sad survey No. 5ii is situated within the NalLeL Recording District Prince William souna, described by H;etes and bounds course, and distances as follows:
 Beginning aI Corner No. |, which is ; G1 deg 2I mn 1lt chains distant from corner No. 2 oi [. ;. Survey S5,, thence S 2o deg :S min W l.s2 chains to corner No. 2; thence x. q deg g1 min l.2l chains to corner No. 3; thence \ 2s deg 33 min N 7.59 chains To corner No. I; thence ol deg zI min SIS chains to corner No 5; thence : Zs deg g min F. 9-ii chains to corner No. 6; then. c 6l deg 2 min N s.sg chains to corner No. l. the place of beginning. Contain ing 9;sl acres Magnetic variation 2s deg U mn r..
 As additional to his original homestead on lot l oi !. and < " !, Oi : E. !. of section ls Fps \, ,R9 |, which he entered December D. lsso per HoInestead No. ssD5 at the [. S Land Office at Sacramento, iaIfarnia.
 Notice is hereby given To any and all parties iaimiag adversely any portion oI the above described tract Io tIe with the Register of the [. > Land Office at Juneau, Alaska, an nd : period of publication or within thirty days thereafter.
 WILLIAM GKo6s,
 Assignee of Eli Gooienoigh l. John W. Dudley, Register of the U s Land Office, Juneau Land District, do hereby order that a copy of the Notice of Application of Soldiers Additional Homestead of William Grogg, '. $. Survey No. 3il, be published in TIE ALASKA PsosPEcToR d weekly paper, pub- lished in Valdez. Alaska, fo. period of sixty t6ol days, or ten !lol consecutive weeks.
 JossN N. DUDLEY, Register Date os first pub Sept. b Date oi last pub. Dee. T
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-03
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT.
oUNCU.MEN.
Thixd In Gold Production.

Alaska retained third place among all the states and territories la baGB, in production oi gold. as shown bv the final estimate issued Sept. s0th by director Roberts. oi she United States mint. The Alas k, production is placed at sS,6A,- .o0l. as against $s.36 500 in 1902. 'sh;eh was up to that time the ban ler yeap. Director Roberts, who has just returned from northwest san Alaska. thinks the territory : production this year will be about yhe same. as last, the probable gain n Banana being possibly offset by decrease in the Nome district. Mr. Roberts admits. however, that the late rains may have ;sn, effect of swelling the Nome output. On .hugust 14 the seasons output of .he properties operated by the Eild Goose Company amounted to 100000; but just a month later 1his year had increased to more shan $SO0OOO.
 The official estimate gives the 7OoG. production for the 4ate of Washington as s279, 900, as against s2l2 200 iu 1902, and the output oi Oregon $1,29O, 200, as against 31.- 316,1O0. The output for the whole isant,y last year was $1I3,591, zoo, as against $SO,OO0,OOO in 1902, the sailing otf being due almost entire ly to labor troubles in Colorado. The silver output of Alaska last yea7 WIS $I1, 1,544 Commercial val .e), of Washington Sl59.O30, and vi Oregon $63, 12O.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-03

At the last meeting of the Cham Der ef Commerce F. kinghorn an nsuncsd his intention of proposing Al. White, at the next meeting; as an accredited representative, of Ealdez st-'Fnirbanks. Al. is E "shonealgh citizen of Valdezr with Arge interests here, and will do any sesyissfer the town that lies xnhia his power.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-03
Notice.

United States of America.
 District of Alaska,
 Third Division. Notice is hereby given that special term oi the above named court has been oriIerei by the Hon. James Wi,kcrShaaI, Judge of >ait. Court, tu b. l.rd iu .I.e .0wn of Valdez. Alaska on the llih day of November, iypi, coInInenc- ing at II o'clock am. and continuing until all such business a> may properly come before Inc Court mas been dis pos .ti oi.
 " has been ordered that all persons bound y summons reeognlZance no;i,-c, order or other undertaking or requirement to be and appeE r or answer at the next term of this conri. be and appear at said ourt at Valdez, at the time hereIn set forth.
 Dated Naldez, Alaska, october |. 1901.
 A. k. HEILIG. Clerk of [. S District Court for the District oi Alaska, Third Division.
 Ky F.. \. HENDERSON. f-io Iepgty.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-03

Edward Wickersham, a brothey sf Judge Wickersham, has resigned as deputy marshal at Fairbanks, aaa accepted the position of chief sf police. The salary is $35O a asath.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-03

hn a judgment seeently handed down at Dawson, Judge Craig holds that 8 gsan without money cannot Se hala in jail under the capias for aela- The finding practically de- stroys the force of the law that has sc long been 9 terror to the Yukon debtor.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-11-03
R'FP'A-N.S Tabules Doctors find A good prescription For mankind

The scent package is enough for usual oeca- sion. The family bottle t6o eents) contains s supply ler year- All dr Isg gists sell thekA
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-02
st. Clements Fair
And Garden Party

ST. Clements Fair and Garden Par.
" comes OF tomorrow and ii the
weather Is propitious it should be a
very pretty fete and score n great sue.
cess. The Fair this year will be held
on the lawns Of r. May. Esq. Kinau
street, instead OF the reCtory grounds
as heretofore the locality OF this new
departure Is one oil the faircst sites Of
this town Of beauty spots. As the
garden runs through from Kinau street
TO I.unalilo. there will be an entrance
gate on either street. The manager
Of the Rapid Transit has consented
that his cars shall stop at the entrance
on Lunalilo street in order that the
public may be saved the little walk
: from the corner. The gates will be
open from O'Clock In the afternoon
until dark, and again from 1880. Dur.
ing the evening the Ellis Quintet Club
, will play for dancing on the large la
mai Although fancy costume is not in
any way compulsory II Is hoped that
many will appear in fancy dress.
/ There will also be an exhibition Of
3 "living pictures" which promise to 10
very beautiful and attractive. No
, trouble has been spared by Mrs Hum
phrs and her kind friends who havo
assisted her in getting this exhibition
up to make an exhibition Of very first
merit. The following Is the program: {:
/ I. Faust" Miss Belle
( Dickey, +, W. Shultz, w. Hartman
.. "Mdmo. ReCamicr" .........
...............M Miss Rose Cunha
: 3. Queen Louise. ........ Mrs. puTdy
!, Tommy Atkins" Miss |, Ginard
;. Here Comes the MonoIoa". "......
Il. "ClcOpatra" ................
. ........P Princess KalanianaOlo
, Z. Countess Cover" .......,...
.........Mrs. George Davies
lFrOm picture by l.awrencc)
4. The Duchess. ....... Mrs. Halves
.. Dolls ........... Mrs. Humphris
, ~. Dutch COuring .............,
MIR. George Davies
Th" personnel OF the exhibition
guarantees It's merit and success. This
alone would well repay "A visit to the
grounds. Capt. Berger with his acCus
toned courtesy has promised his band
for the altcrnOon this is always pop
ular, The attractions usually found
n such fetes will be found here, aud
no stone will be left unturned by the
Guild Of St. Clements to ensure an
enjoyable afternoon or evening to it,
'fha rrnInIl IhAn1G.lNs. "a
form one Of the old time places OF llo
nululu that have remained unchangeC
and still reminds one of the good ole
days when owners enjoyed their fifty
per cent. The Guild feels deeply in
debted to the many ladies who have Sc
kindly assisted 1t both in work and by
contributions.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-02
HARMONY LODGE. No. 3, !. o. o. r

Heets every Monday evening at 1880
D I. o. o. F. Hall, Fort street.
F. NJ. McGREw, n. c.,
r. R. HENDRY, Secretary.
AL visiting brothers very cordially
Avited.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-02

II is not necessary for the prisoner TO
delay the trial to gain time.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-02
EXPOSITION RECEIPTS.

st. Louis. Dec. 1.--Thc total attend.
ance at the Louisiana Purchase Expo.
sition has been 10000 200. the eXpendi.
turo s22.O0O.O0O. the receipts from ad'
missions and concessions sl0,0OO.00O
and the subscriptions $4,000, 600. There
will be a small amount left for the
stockholders
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-02
Read Wants" on page 6.

TOit StitSt'
Take thought for the morrow, and
lay in a stock of irrigation. Get 1t at
the Pantheon.
Orders taken for fresh violets. In.
quire Harold Gear, 1886 Emma st. Tel.
ephone, Blue 2371.
Oahu Lodge, No. 1. X. OF p, will
meet tonight at 1880 o'clock in X. OF
p. Hall, King street.
Just arrived ex bark Olympic" 25
head of fine mules. Enquire Scbuman
Carriage Co., Young building.
On Monday. December ), at 10 a. M,
Morgan will sell upon the Royal School
grounds the buildings and furniture.
Judge Weaver of the Land Court ro.
fers petitions of G. n. Wilcox and Oahu
Market Co. to l.. A. Dickey as exam.
iner of titles.
DO you notice that we cater to all
the successful receptions, parties, ban.
quets, etc. Elite Ice Cream Parlors.
Telephone 1872 Main.
Joseph +. Smith. of Salt Lake City.
trustee of the Mormon church. vs..
Wing Luck Lung Wal Is discontinued,
plaintiff paying costs.
Inc eNecu','e 'o'hiii''ee u. th' wa
hoa "o'l 'iup mas appoih'eu th' I"''
lowing greens committee: ID. W. An
eo'so"' H. d. o'"''"''' H. d. "'"a'"
oh oaturuaE' De'e'hper o. a' l" II. m'.
Norsah VIII sell Tue eh'ir' houSehoiu
FURNITURE ha"a''ah 'ur'os' e.c" ,hs
Tesiuence vi H. D poEu oh 'he "a'N'N'
ro"u'
Inc so''a' "' 'eh'r"i Union 'hur'h
'ast hiSht was attehu'o ny more 'ha9
one huhuren people An eN''l'eh' pro-
gram was rehu'reo' heir'shih'n's were
seTN'u'
All members of Honolulu Lodge GIG,
D. r. u H. are requested 10 DE In al'
''"""",e "' ''I "'e'.'"s '"'S ','"'"7'
oI'"e'' VI '''po' ''''' ""' w ''''
'"'N'
Ihe executive committee Oh the Ma
hoa HoIi Ciup mas extended play toE
i
-" ,o"',' ''' '''' p''~' "''' 'e'''
AFTER nara day work In al otics
IL Is retreshihs To enter q cool nome
Homes with ARABIC on thAr roofs
are always cool, Tor ARABIC cooI'
iron roofs iully 10 degrees.
Have you ever noticed how much II
Improves home TO have 1t tastcfuIly
lVe'o'a''u' - o'ePh'hSoh' '"' Nihs
lslIeet' mas experienced men III MS en-
IpIo! VINO 40 thls sort oi work.
Goto, Japanese working for Alec
Dowsctt, was killed by n live electric
kih near the old Irwin dairy yester
0ay afternoon. \ coroner's jury Is in
Vestigating the case.
ANoL Lo.sAxoN TRIUMPH
Bv Mr.. pooIey. Loads Of Fun in tn,
lcoIo,ed supnIemept orovvds of Goo,
Readino. Book Reviews snorts in th,
lsis,een.paos Hioo.st and aes, News
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near" ny d 'oo' po'''e o'n'er' "ho' "he'
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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-02
WORLD NEWS BY CABLE
ASSOCIATED Press Cabla
ENORMOUS LOSSES.

Chefoo. Dec. line japanese cas-
uGlties during the last twentyfour
hours have been $1,000 killed and
wounded. The besieging force hopes
to capture Port Arthur by the 10th Of
this month.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-02
CLOSED SHOP" ILLEGAL.

New York, Dee. THE supreme
Court of the State has decided that the
CLOSED shop" from which non.union
employees are excluded. Is illegal
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-02

HoLDAMspIEL ON THE SUNDAY
LAW will appear in tomorrow's BuL.
lETiN.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-02
A BIGGER NAVY.

washington, Dec. 2.-The Board OF
Construction has approved the recon-.
mendation that three battleships. FIVE
cruisers and six destroyers be included
Ia the current naval program.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-02
NORTHERN sklRMIshEs.

Mukden, Dec. There have been Q
number of sllrmishes but otherwise oil
X quiet.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-02
PANAMA AGREEMENT.

Panama. Dec. l.--Secretary Taft and
the Panama officials are comforting over
the questions in dispute and an agree
mont Is in sight.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-02
The Levin Meyer Co.
Epicureau and Palace Goods
E. d. WALKER,
Wholesale Agent.
HONOLULU IRON WORKS

improved and Modern SUGAR MA.
iHiNERY Of every capacity and Do.
'eriptIon made to order. Boiler WORN
md RivETED PIPES for irrigation
surposes . speciality. Particular attsW.
Ion paid to JOB WORK, and repairs
executed at shortest notice.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-02
RuSSIA'S LOSS.

st. Petersburg. Dec. 1.-The capture
Of the 2O3 meter hill is serious DIow
to Russia as II commands the harbor
of Port Arthur. iafia ,nlr
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-02

Read wants" on page 6.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-02
ANoLo.sAxoN TRIUMPH

ANSIO-oNNON fIOWfn
BY Mr.. oooIey, Loads OF Fun in the
coIored Supplement, crowds Of Good
Reading, Book Reviews, Sports, in the
Sixteen-page Biggest and Best News,
paper
Douglas Island news., 1904-08-24
Fix Your Pipes Now!

Patrons of the Douglas City Water Works are hereby notified that during the coming winter, if shortage of water occurs, the gates in the main will be closed during the night time; in order to husband the supply for the purpose of fire protection. Have your pipes fixed now, so they will not freeze up. A word to the wise.
 Douglas City Water Works,
 A. MURRAY, Prop.
Douglas Island news., 1904-08-24
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that on and after Thursday the 25th day of August, 1904, all dogs found running at large in the streets, alleys, or other public places within the corporate limits of the city of Douglas, Alaska, without a proper tag or check, showing that the license upon such dog has been paid, for the year 1904, will be shot.
 By order of the council,
 CHAs. A. HoPP, Mayor,
 JOHN HENSON, City Clerk.
Douglas Island news., 1904-08-24
Dedicatory Exercises.

On Sunday. August 28th, Douglas Aerie, No. IT, F. o. E., will dedicate the Eagle Cemetery, with appropriate ceremonies. All members of fraternal organizations both in Douglas and Ju- neau are invited to attend, and for that purpose to meet at Eagles Hall at 2 o'clock p. n.
 The exercises will consist principally of speeches by prominent Eagles. Music will be furnished by the Douglas Harmony Band.
Douglas Island news., 1904-08-24

The Palace Cafe, Oyster and Chop House, between First and Second streets, is now open for Business. Everything in the market. Your pa tronage solicited. Try our Sunday dinner. W. A. Mackie, proprietor.
 The show last night at the Nat atorium, given by the Eagle Comedy Quartette and Company, was very much enjoyed. The singing and act ing was of a high order of merit and called forth much merited applause.
 Mark Smith will leave the last ofthis week for visit in California. It is said that when Mark returns, it will not be alone, but that one of California's fair daughters has consented to return with him to be a partner in his joys and sorrows.
 Swedish Evangelical Lutheran ser vice next Sunday at p. m. Sunday school at 12:45., all at Finn Hall. All Scandinavians are cordially invited. Please come each and all and we will do you good. J. A. LEVIN,
 Pastor.
 DIED-Gojko Andrijasevich, native of Grahovo, Montenegro, died in this city Sunday, Aug. Dist. Funeral ser vices were held at the Servian church on Tuesday, Aug. B, at ? o'clock p. m. Interment at the Douglas Servian cemetery.
 In the absence of Rev. L. H. Peder- sen from the city, Rev. F. A. LaViolette, of Juneau, will preach next Sunday morning and evening iii the M. B. church, at the usual hour. Sunday School at 12 o'clock. Those not worship ing elsewhere are cordially invited to attend these services.
 A letter from Snyder, the prince of Tenakee, (better known as Hoonah Hot Springs) conveys the information that number of people who have been enjoying the delights of the springs, are now going away, and standing room is no longer at premium. The merits of these springs have become so generally known that, much of the time, the accommodations are taxed to their full extent.
 In column editorial pointing out the singleness of purpose of some of it's contemporaries, the Juneau Record Miner lets go as follows: "damn Judge Brown, and-damn Hills, and-damn the courts, and-damn congress, and damn everybody and everything. The truth is good enough for some people, but this is not our busy day-catching suckers. Damn-n-n-n." We think the dear brothers of the Record Miner owe Mary MacLane an apology.
Douglas Island news., 1904-08-24
Stop That Cough!

When cough, tickling or irritation in the throat makes you feel uncomfor- table, take Ballard's Horehound Syrup. Don't wait until the disease has gone beyond control. MT. and Mrs. J. A. An derson, 354 West 5th St., Salt Lake City, Utah, writes: "We think BalIard's Horehound Syrup the best medicine for coughs and colds. We have used it for several years; it alwrys gives i'm mediate relief, is very pleasant and gives perfect satisfaction" 25c, soc, S1.OO at J. Heubner's drug store.
Douglas Island news., 1904-08-24
Tenders Wanted!

Notice is hereby given that bids will be received by the City Council of Douglas for planking about 275 feet of Front street, according to plans and specifications to be seen in the City Clerks office. No bid will be received later than Monday, Aug. 29th, p. m. The Council reserves the right to re- ject any or all bids. CHAS. A. HoPP,
 JOHN HENSON, MAYOR.
 CLERK
Douglas Island news., 1904-08-24
CLERK.

Notice is hereby given that bids will be received by the City Council of Douglas for laying about 1900 feet of 5 inch water pipe from the north end of the Townsite line of Treadwell to a point near the Congregational Church, according to plans and specifications to be seen in the office of the City Clerk. Bids to be in not later than Monday, Aug. 18th, 6 p. m.
 The Council reserves the right to re- ject any or all bids. CHAs. A. HoPP,
 JOHN HENSON, MAYOR.
 CLERK.
Douglas Island news., 1904-08-24
Rheumatism.

When pains or irritation exist on any part of the body, the application of Ballard's Snow Eminent gives prompt relief. E. w. Sullivan, Prop. Sullivan House Fl Reno, O. T., writes, June G., 1902: "I take pleasure in recommend ing Ballard's Snow Eminent toall who are afflicted with Rheumatism. It is the only remedy I have found that gives immediate relief" 25c, soc, 81.oo at J. Heubner's drug store.
Douglas Island news., 1904-08-24

FoR SALE-Good residence lot in Douglas, 5Ox2OO it. Warranty deed. Inquire at News office. Lot on Fourth St. between D. and E. If.
 CLAIRE, THE MILLINER, will be in Douglas early in September, with the finest line of millinery ever dis played here, at prices and styles to suit all. Wait for her coming.
Douglas Island news., 1904-08-24

FOR SALE-A small gasoline launch. Rev. s. A. Jackson.
 FOR SALE-House and Lot on Third street, known as the Pete Mcintyre property. For particulars call on William Stubbins, at The Douglas Clothing Go. Front street. 7-2O-2mo.
Douglas Island news., 1904-08-24
Notice.

I am about to go East for the pur- pose of taking a postgraduate course during the coming winter. I therefore request all who owe me tovsettle their accounts not later than Sept. ?, 1904.
 Respectfully, 1O.3t ALBERT ROGERS, M. D.
Douglas Island news., 1904-08-24
A Boy.

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Willis are rejoicing with them over the advent of son early last Thursday morning, Aug. 18th.
Douglas Island news., 1904-08-24
The Douglas Island News.
THE FIELD.
An Over-WiIIing Debtor.

The man who borrows trouble keeps His noighbors ever on on the rack, For every time he meets friend He tries to pay some of it back.
 Washington Star.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-03-19

The air of cities is impregnated with
dust and tihh TO combat their dele
ferrous effects the streets should be
freely ventilated and watered Wind
and rain are the great dcstroyers OF
dust. From the fields the wind lifts
the debris of vegetation-pollcn, seeds,
spores of fungi and bacteria; the dust
of the sol-sllca, slllcate OF alumni.
Iunl, carbonate and phosphate Of lime
and peroxide Of iron. In and proceed
ing from volcanic regions fine particles
of carbon and dried mud are taken up
and waited hundreds or even thou.
sands of miles. In aud round about
cities AID towns the finely ground dust
of the paycments, fragments of straw
hair, stable manure, debris Of insects,
SCOT epithciiu from floor sweepingS OF
shakcn from rugs, carpets and bedding,
together with gases and other volatile
emanatons from factories. rendering
establishments abattoirt, tanyards ant
compost heaps of all sorts, though not
or the air, are in It, in so much as to
be in some degree almost everywhere
present. -SGnitur.an.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-03-19

Amateur photography indeed Is only
about twenty years old. From the few
crude and unwieldy outfits first put
upon the market the pastimc in tile
hands of amateurs has developed "A
great variety of cameras, particularly
for outdoor use to say nothing OF all
sorts of printing papers, developers ana
ingenious devices for making photogra-
ply easy for the nonprofessional. 1t
was amateur photography which devel-
oped the kodak and the cartridge film,
which have practically revolutionized
the art of photography. TO supply the
constantly increasing army of amateurs
vast industry, employing millions Of
capital and thousands of artisans, has
been built mp. 1t Is entirely within
truth to say that modern outdoor pho
Biography. with its many ingenious APP
planes and its wonderful utilization
of new discoveries in chemistry. has
been developed by the rivalry of manu-
facturers to cater to the needs and de-
sires of the amateur.-Chicago Record
Herald
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-03-19
FOR THE CHILDREN


Little Zelda was seven vars Old and
wrote many compo .ons al school.
but one was treasured rs parents and
teachers that size might read it when
she was older. The subject was diff
fcult one, What Is Iayle:'
Why" she said to her teacher, Il
know fable when | see it, but | dop't
know what it is when | have to say
It. 1t seems very strange indeed. Must
my composition be longF"
ooh, no. short, by all means" an
swered the teacher. "Only tell what IA
fable is. You have been recalling them.
Now simply tell in your own language
what Il fable is. That is nil"
Zelda seemed quite puzzled, but
mamma smiled and told her as an en-
enlargement that when she had writ
ten her composition she s,.ould have "A
coral necklace.
"Oh, mamma. | shall Try very hand.
/ shall think and think and think until
| think II out" She wished for the
coral necklace very much, but she also
wished to please her mother.
After time of deep thought and
hard study she brought her compost
ton triumphantly to her teacher and
said
There il my composition. II was
hard. but | have told eXactly--just ex
actly what a fable Is, as you told me
to do read over my book Of fables
and found out all about them"
The teacher took tire composition
from the little girls hands and read It,
II had one great merritt was quite
short 1t read "A fable is place
where animals talk, which also they
never do so"
The grown people laughed very much
when they read II, but she won the
coral necklace, because mamma knew
she had tried. -- Grace Baxter in
Youths Companion.