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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24

bananas, toast and jam. Woe betide
the lazy mortal who neglects the ban
ouet. Many unlimited guests arrive,
and there will soon not be a mouth
ful! They are glossy black creatures,
with big eyes and long, sharp beaks.
They are always hungry, these rob
bers bold. They step through the
window, gay and proud, with a loud
"caw-Caw." They throw quick
glance here and there and seem &c
say, Look me square in the eye and
be glad of the chance. am hand
some chap, and I know it." They
perch before the mirror and admire
their fine feathers; they jump on the
pitcher for their morning drink, and
they devour the jam. Keys, money,
Jewels, letter-of-credit. must be hidden
from the thieves, as they steal, for
the love Of stealing things they can
not need nor use. One gentleman
barely saved his watch from the beak
cf q rogue. Everyone sleeps under
a net in Ceyion, and the crows have
all the curiosity of Paul Pry to peep
uLder the folds and make acquaint.
alce.
Fortune tellers, bent and dirty old
sraybeards, with long hair hopeless.
~ tangled, haunt the hotel and find
many dupe. They hold the knowl-
edge of the future, and carry torn
and greasy chart of the heavens
whereon they read our fate. Never
were they known to tell anything dis.
agreeable, and their signs and omens
are full Of charm. According to their
horoscope the future holds nothing
but bliss, and we are the luckiest of
earth's mortals. They drive q good
trade, casting the lot of the unwary,
for there are always the simple. the
curious and the superstitious willing
to Fay to hear their happy fate.
Magicians are many and they have
a fair field in Ceylon, for clever in.
Geed are the tricks of the Orient, and
;ugglers and tricksters arrive with
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24

while the gaudy ornaments and brill
liant drapes of the elders fash gor-
geous colors through the crowded al
leys. In the foreign center stand
stately buildings of the English. The
hotels in town, the English banks,
Cooks office, the Governors home,
church and theater, mark the white
rlan's path, while Cargill's huge de-
partment store, which has it's
branches throughout the island, offers
all the comforts of civilization to resi-
cent and tourist. The tall clock tow
err is Colombos special landmark.
Fourteen miles at sea, its large Ian
tern, with revolving lights, is the sail
or's guiding star. From tie clock
tower runs the brown-red roadway
through mile Of plain. On one side
soldiers barracks and the club. On
the west is the broad stretch of
ocean, dazzling blue. dancing in the
sun of the tropics, while the battling
waves beat on the boulders and break
in foam and thunder on the beach.
Wonderful in beauty and variety, the
drive leads to the proud Gale Face
best hotel in all the East, rearing it's
rec facade behind a grove of tower
ing pines which balance in the wind,
wearing on their tops the feathery
f-onds which sweep the air like mon
strous plumes. No matter how nerve
SCATTERING be the island heat, the
marble vestibule and office are al.
ways swept by current Of sea
breeze, and birds are fluttering every
where. Here lounges the idle world.
watching the ceaseless sweep of the
changing ocean and spying the state
ly ships which ride the waters in the
distance.
Life is quite complete within the
precincts of Gale Face. It's galleries
are lined with little shops of the ven.
Gcrs, gay with things oriental, jewels.
costumes, silks, laces, ivory, ebony
ard curios. The fantastic booths of
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24

After sixteen days on tropical seas.
varied by botanical glory at Singa-
pore. by picturesque falls and gardens
ut Penang. the passenger has SAM
pied the wines, tested his friends,
spun his best yarns. and proved all
the pleasure and monotony of sea life.
He welcomes a glimpse of fair Cey-
lcn, even though he has little notion
OF its beauties. He would welcome
anything which limited OF change. and
the entrance to the harbor is entranc-
ing, because of its novelty.
The trip from steamer to shore is
by small craft, and passage and land
ing are made easy by John Bulls Of.
fetal in white duck and helmet, and
tho cudgel which he freely brandishes
to subdue the human vultures, who
fleece the wanderer of his ducats.
In the thick of the town one finds
the vivid contrast between native and
foreign life. Huddled in the black
mans quarter are the tiny, indigenous
huts, swarming with naked babies,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24

nannerly. They are lazy and liars,
OF course, but that is eastern. Boys"
OF advanced years serve the hungry
guests. They are bare-footed. clad in
white loose trousers and jacket,
trimmed with green cuffs and collars.
The hair Is twisted In a little knot at
the back, and round shell comb fits
jauntily on the top. Many of these
tortoise combs are very choice, the
costly delight Of the wearer. The
toys move noiselessly like shadowy
spectres. black and white. gliding
from tho tomb. Boat-nights the big
diner is an especially festive scene,
when the rich trotters have washed
off the stain Of travel, and stately
men and gracious women in evening
suits and rustling silks and flashing
gems slough off Bohemianism and be-
come the conventional lords and Ia
dies of the salon.
Day rightfully begins at six. when
& dusky boy" patters up to the bed
with the dainty breakfast OF coffee,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24
He WOULD TAKE NO RISKS.
Cowboy Wanted to Have Decent
Chance of Spending His Money.

Chance Of Spending His Money.
'In the West" said Mr.. William
Sturgis of Cheyenne, Wyo., "the people
take very slowly to the notion that
government should busy itself in the
endeavor to regulate public morals.
For that reason, although we have
n pretty stiff state anti-gambling law.
the statute is of little potency, and the
boys gather in the old familiar centers
to bet their coin against faro, roulette.
hazard or poker.
the cowboy tribe, who had deposited
$1,000 with me, made trip to town.
and for several days got me to let him
have about 500 per diem. l thought
he was trying his luck at faro, and
finally, when he had spent just hall
his capital, I advised him that the
writing of checks was getting monot
onous, and that if he meant to keep or
playing to withdraw the remaining
$500 in lump, so that he need not
bother to hunt for me- At the same
time advised him in strong terms tc
stop then and there and take nc
chances in losing the money he hac
acquired through months of patient
toll on the plains. He heard me
through with the utmost patience, TAX
ing no apparent heed of my rebuke
and then said: L know what you say
is true. Judge; but supposing | shouli
die right sudden and get no chance tc
spend that other $500?' Washington
Post.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24
Never since his boyhood had he felt
such temptation at the sight of
anything to eat.

glancing from the basket to Mr.. Ro-
per's face, and scarcely knowing how
80 explain her errand.
"A remarkably fine day." cried Mr
Roper, with cough.
"Mrs.-Mrs. Boldero saw you pass
cur window" Lucy faltered.
81 have not the-er-pleasure of
Mrs. Boldero's acquaintance, be-
love"
STILL" said Lucy. becoming more
nervous every instant, she knows
you very well by sight"
Mr.. Roper Strengthened his back:
re had been somewhat Of a buck in his
cay-major in line regiment. retired
on half pay some years ago. His only
son had come to a melancholy end.
and, having left numerous debts of
honor undischarged, Major Roper had
felt it incumbent to take them on him.
self. In order to raise Immediately
the necessary sum Of money, he had
scquestrated the bulk of his pension,
retaining, in fact, sufficient only to
support the barest existence. An
other year and the debt would be
wiped out; then, Major Roper told
himself, he would once again be able
TO hold up his head.
Mrs. Boldero presents her compli-
ments," said Lucy, drawing on her in.
Vention, land she-she has sent you
th-this."
'And what is 'this'?" he demanded.
fixing his single eyeglass, and leaning
forward to peer into the uncovered
basket
"A-a rump steak pudding"
He stood glaring at Lucy's rosy face
while he ferociously twirled his mus
tache.
Il am Major Roper!" he said.
Mrs. Boldero thought
"She evidently thought that she
could insult me with impunity"
Il am very sorry" faltered Lucy.
His annoyance was the greater, If
possible, on observing that the pud-
cling was not even whole, yet, incon-
gruously enough. the sight of it tickled
his palate. Still, Major Roper found
Ills appetite easier to control than his
pride, which had never been more ag-
Eressive than now. when he looked
forward shortly to leave Borrowfield
and to live again within reach of a
London club
You will kindly present my compli-
r@ents to Mrs.-er"-
"Boldero." faltered Lucy.
ITO Mrs. Boldero, and tell her that
l ON very much--very much Obliged"
''She will be rather hurt" said Lucy.
"And l." said Major Roper, "am
rather hurt"
81 do wish you would let me leave
IT," cried Lucy, holding out her arm
with the basket in her left hand close
10 his face.
81 have told you am Major Ro-
perl" he answered, stepping back.
ward.
Mrs. Boldero will be immensely an.
gry." murmured Lucy, gazing from
the basket into his face.
"Angry-with you, do you mean?"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24
Value of Moderation.

The question of the possible dura-
ton of human life. when put to great
statesmen. scientists and others who
have almost reached the century
mark of life. has been answered in
various ways. Won Moltke, at the age
of so, was still possessed of fine in
tellectual power. and remarkable vi
tally. When asked how he managed
to live so long and in such excellent
health, he replied: "By great moder-
alton in all things and by regular out
of-door exercise"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24
LEARNING THINGS

We Arc All In the Apprentice Class.
When simple change Of diet
brings back health and happiness the
story is briefly told A lady of
Springfield, H.. says: After being
afflicted for years with nervousness
and heart trouble, received q shock
four years ago that left me In such
condition that my life was despaired
of. could get no relief from doctors
FOR from the numberless heart and
nerve medicines l tried because I
didn't know that the coffee was daily
rutting me back more than the Drs.
could put me ahead.
Finally at the request of a friend I
left oil coffee and began the use of
Postum and against my convictions I
gradually improved in health until for
the past 6 or 8 months 1 have been
entirely free from nervousness and
those terrible sinking, weakening
spells Of heart trouble.
MY troubles all came from the use
OF coffee which had drunk from
childhood and yet they disappeared
when l quit coffee and took I'D tho
uso Of Postum" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Many people marvel ut che effects
of leaving off coffee and drinking
Postum but there is nothing marvel.
Gus about it-only common sense.
Coffee Is destroyer-Postum rs
robuilder. That's the reason,
Look in each pkg. for the famous
little book, "The Road to MELVILLE"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24
UnpIeasant "Cow-ltch."

There Is no vicious growth In
Africa or the world" writes a tfav'
eler, Ito compare with the detestaole
thing popularity called 'cow-ftch' and
known to botanists as the mucuna
bean. This is a plant having small
seed pods covered with close array
o. fine, silky hairs, which, when 5hak'
en- loose. fasten in myriads upon the
unconscious wayfarer, and. reaching
ell parts OF the skin. set up an irri'
tation which words are literally pow.
CHESS to describe. A man attacked
by this abominable pest gives wayp1pr
the time to absolute frenzy.
IL a precipica were at hand he might
almost be forgiven for jumping over
it, so wholly uncomfortable Is that burn
ing, pricking. clinging Itch"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24

81 am afraid she WILL" said Lucy.
with n deprecatory smile.
Major Roper began to cough.
"You will kindly present my COM
pliments to Mrs.-er-Boldero, and
say that I am greatly obliged, and
accept her-her gift in the spirit in
which, no doubt, 1t is offered"
"Oh, thank you'll" exclaimed Lucy,
and, with an air of extreme relief, she
saw Major Roper take the basket.
"You will wait a moment for the
for the basin?" he suggested, as she
would have turned away.
Il can come tomorrow
There is no necessity to give you
that trouble" he insisted. "if you will,
pardon my closing the door," He die
not wish her to follow his movements.
so. leaving Lucy standing on the tor
step and the street door ajar, the ma,
jor held the basket gingerly as he
walked along the passage to another
door which led to back yard.
There he removed the basin from
the basket, standing this on the red
tiles while he gazed with mingled
sensations at the top of the half cold
but still savory pudding. Never since
lis boyhood had he felt such tempta-
ton at the sight If anything to eat
Holding the basin now at arms
length, he stepped toward the dust
hir., and therein emptied the enticing
contents. A few feet to the right vas
q tap, and, STOPPING in front of it,
Mayor Roper turned the water into
tho basin, which he afterward dried
upon buster that hung from nail
in the wall. Having replaced the
empty basin, he carried the basket
into the house and opened the street
door.
"A thousand apologies for keeping
you,' he said, Offering the basket to
ucy, whose face looked quite cheer.
full again.
81 hope you will enjoy the pud.
ding. major!" she cried, with a laugh
which made him feel almost young
again.
you will kindly tell Mrs.-er-
Mrs. Boldero it is one of my favorito
Cishes," he answered, with a Low,
AND Lucy nodded brightly as she
walked away with the basket.-New
York Telegraph.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24
To a Haven at Last.

1 have seen the worst of the world, and
/ care no more
For chances and changes, for perils
afloat and ashore.
Cod is over them all; spirit more calm
than fate
My times upon Him wait
In the uttermost parts of the sea there
the corals grow
And the wealth of its oozy floor no divers
know:
When the laboring ship strains on
through an ocean OF weed
Our captain takes good heed.
But better heed takes he who steers
without chart the storm,
Who hath hidden the north blow cnId
and the south breathe warm:
That. though he spllnters the shin on
the coral marge,
He hath her crew in charge.
From the peril of fire and flow, from the
roof and rock
He hath gathered them man by mana
weary flock
Tie will bring them home to the haven
whore they would be.
over a jasper sea.
Black and White
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24
Not a Lucrative Susinees.

DR.. Smiles did not leave SO much
money behind him as did Sir Fl. M.
Stanley: but in his case more than
in SANKEY'S the amount is likely to
represent literary earnings. At any
rate, $4,000 is not considered n bad
recompense for "self-help," when ap-
piled in calling which, apart from
the moro signal successes of few
povelists and playwrights. rarely
leads on to such fortunes as are made
in soaps or pills.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24
Was Made to Climb Mountain.

Almost a century has passed since
the first woman assembled Mont
Blanc. Maria Paradis was her name.
and she did rot find the ascent very
pleasant, and, indeed. was dragged up
the second half against her will. 1t
was in vain that she lay on the snow
and asked to be thrown down a preci-
pice. "They seized hold Of me-" says
her record, they dragged me. they
pushed me, they carrixd me, and at
last we arrived"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24

Mrs. Boldero, having been advised
by the doctor ito keep UP her
strength" had ordered for luncheon a
T1lmp steak and kidney pudding, which
sihe was just about to carve, and some
mutton outlets, now in front OF Miss
Lucy Westlake. her companion, whose
principal duty was to read Mrs. Boil
Zero 60 sleep after the present meal
and dinner.
The pudding was served In white
BASIN with napkin around it, and
the parlor maid stood, interestedly
looking on, while Mrs. Boldero cut
V-shaped piece out Of the top, placed
this on a plate and began to spoon
out the contents. Suddenly pausing,
with the spoon in her right hand, she
turned vrathfuMy toward Mary.
Where she severely demanded.
are the kldnegs?"
Cook said Che butcher didn't send
Them in time" was the answer.
Mrs Bddero felt disappointed. She
had Thought of the pudding once or
twice since her 10 O'Clock breakfast
'TalCe 1t awayi" she exclaimed, and
Lucy WeSialle tried somewhat mark
ediy TO look as If the affair possessed
10 interest in the world for herself.
as, indeed. 1t would not il Mr. Roper
mad not Glanced to pass the house at
that moment.
Mr.. Roper occupied one room in a
very small house few hundred yards
away. He looked more than sixty
years OF age: he was short, erect, and
remarkably thin. His iimp-brimmed
feH hat, once black. had now become
green; his tightly fitting coat had
FADED from dark blue to brown. From
one of her servants (Mrs. Boldero had
habit of exchanging condolences of
5he ldnd) she had learned that MIR.
Roper half starved himself. "He GER
tainfy looks as IL good meal would
40 hffn good" she would remark
Nevertheless. Mrs. Boldero felt a
kind OF interest in the old man, who
often passed her window, and this
afternoon she happened to look up in
time to recognize him.
"Ah!" she cried, lit would be an act
OF charity to give it to that poor
mani"
What Is that7" asked Lucy.
Mr.. Roper" was the answer. "It
would make him a meal every day for
a week. Z have a good mind to send
1T
"Oh, but
Il beg your pardon?" said Mrs. Boil
1erct sharply.
Lucy's cheeks were crimson, for she
perceived what Mrs. Boldero could not
see-that, although his clothes were
At fer the dust-bin. Mr.. Roper was
gentleman.
"You couldn't do such a thing" MUIR
INJURED Lucy.
mot perform an act of charity?
An. why not, pray?" asked Mrs. Boil
dere. MARY" she added, take away
my plate and che pudding. will
have some cuie's. Cook can put the
basin in bask 4, and Miss Westlake
snail carry 1t to poor Mr.. Roper direct
ly after luncheon"
lucy Westlake looked inclined to
'rebeY. But, although Mrs. Boldero
might be trying woman to live with
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24

Lucy's voice trembled as a short,
stout, red-faced woman opened the
street door.
MAY l speak to MY. Roper?" she
asked, and, turning her back, the
woman of the house shouted his name
at the foot Of the narrow staircase.
He came down a few moments later
in the act of buttoning his shrunken,
faded coat.
"You wish to see me?" he inquired,
with bow.
"Ye-es, if you please" said Lucy,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24
Toad Net WastcfuI.

Some time ago l saw toad SHE'D
his old skin. First the skin spit In
straight line down the middle OF the
back, and the toad with his hind legs
pulled it down and off as one might
pull off a coat. Then, rolling up the
skin into sort Of ball. he promptly
swallowed it, showing his disinclina-
ton to waste anything-even his cast
off clothes.-Ernest Harold Baynes.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24
After It With a Net

What on earth are you a-doin' with
that ar crab metz" asked the farm
woman behind the Bingham apron
"Tse just a-lookin' for people what
casts their bread on the water" said
Itinerant Ike; "ain't you goin' to do a
little castin' this morning, mum %
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24
A Misfit.

A correspondent sends us an inter
esting natural history note. On open
ing his wardrobe the other day he
found a moth in his dress coat. The
effect, he declares, was ludicrous, as
the coat was. of course, much too big
for the moth.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24

the jewelers. fash with the gems of
Ceylon, the rubies Of Burmah.
The vast dining room raises its
white walls two stories high, and its
western arches give off to terraced
lawn and dazzling ocean. The flut-
tering birds nest freely in its inches.
Hundreds of dainty tables. gay with
eastern flora, are scattered through
the haIl. The Ceylonese make fine
servants. They are gentle and kind
IL, quick and attentive. quiet and
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24

IN many respects, Lucy had comfort
Rule home with sufficient salary to en-
abhe her 10 help her own people. eau
eion prevailing. she set forth half an
s1Our later with tngling cheeks and
Teructant steps. A wide-brimmed hat
Shzaed her face from the sun, the bas-
ket hung on her left arm as she timor-
GrsIy drew near to the terrace Of
exnail houses where Mr.. Roper lodged.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-09-24
Rubies of Great Value.

Oriental rubies are worth, weight
for weight, about twelve times the
value of diamonds.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-10-18

Fifteen cents pays for The Pro-
gressive Farmer and Cotton Plant
till January 1st. Order now.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-10-18
dinand and Isabella, was allowed to
proceed on his journey.
THE TRIUMPH OF COLUMBUS.

II NAOGIhS PoS~S - SAoPCCA
XIV. portray the proudest scene in
the life of Columbus. One para
graph is particularly effective:
Chose who had treated him with
contumely during his long course of
solicitation now sought to efface the
remembrance of it by Affiliations.
Every one who had given him a lit
tie cold countenance or a few court
ly smiles now arrogated to himself
the credit of having been a patron
and of having promoted the discov-
cry"
Great must have been Columbus's
pride and joy when he had the
triumphal procession through the
streets of Barcelona; yet, his very
human citation must have reached it's
height upon his reception by his
s~overeigns. I quote:
"To receive him with suitable
pomp and distinction, the sovereigns
had ordered their throne to be placed
in public under a rich canopy of
brocade of gold, in a vast and splen-
did saloon. Here the King and
Queen awaited his arrival, seated in
state attended by the digni-
taries of the court n all impa-
tient to behold the man who had con
ferred so ~incalculable a benefit upon
the nation. At length Columbus
entered the hall, surrounded by a
brilliant crowd of cavaliers. among
he was conspicuous for his
and commanding person,
with his countenance, render
ed venerable by his gray hairs, gave
him the august appearance of a sen
ator of Rome. \ As Columbus |
approached, the sovereigns rose, as
if receiving a person of the highest
rank. Bending his knees he offered
to kiss their hands; raising him in
the most gracious manner, they or
dered him to seat himself in their |
presence; a rare honor in this proud
and punctilious court. n
"When he had finished, the sover-
eigns sank on their knees, and rails
ing their clasped hands to heaven,
their eyes filled with tears of JOY
and gratitude, poured forth thanks
and praises to God for so great a
providence; all present followed
their EXAMPLE; a deep and solemn
pervaded that splendid
assembly, and prevented all common
acclamations of triumph. The an
them Te Deum Laudamus, chanted
by the choir of the royal chapel, rose
in a full body of sacred harmony:
bearing up, al it were, the feelings
and thoughts of the auditors to
heaven so that it seemed as if in
that hour they communicated with
celestial delights. \
when Columbus retired from the
royal presence he was attended to
residence by all the court, and
followed by the shouting populace.
For many days he was the object of
universal cnriositv and ubararo.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-10-18
Irving's Discovery of America. Nv.

beginning with the issue of Sep
TENDER 81, the Secretary has fur
nished in this column information
supplementary to Irving's "The Dis
covery of America" Brief accounts
have been given of the following
subjects: Marco Polo and his book
of travels; the rise and the decline
of the Moors; pre-C Columbia voy-
ages.]