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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02
THE ELEMENTS TURNED LOOSE.

(Hgh School Credit.)
Being fond of books constantly employing
the greater part of my time in their perusa it was
my favorite habit to steal to the woods which lie
close to home, and there in
forest delYe deep into their treasured
day it was unusually hot; breeze stirred
air was heavy But in Woodsy retreat I
cause for complaint against the weather. A
f1oWed close by and doubt made the air cooler.
= had been there hour, not reading, but contem-
plating the beauties which surrounded when I
tlced it had grown dark heard the distant rumble
thunder. A storm! My heart filled with
ran homeWard fast the storm grew worse I
had heard of the danger of running electric
and knowing that should be unable reach home
fore it broke, I stopped and leaned agansatalloak
thereby unconsciousy Increasing my danger. Now
came binding flash after flash of living flame in the
dark skies Peas of thunder the air and the
fell in torrents. The storm lasted but
When the lightning home.
AS I entered the door I heard sister say, cts
good thing Adelaide is asleep during storm;
would have been frightened Hast1yEI changed
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02
Northwestern Topics.
For Saturday, Jan. 10:
"YOUR BIRTHPLACE,

YOUR BIRTHPLACE.''
Tell what you remember of the place where
you born, either the house the town
in which the house situated. If you can
not remember anything distinctly, ask help from
father and mother, but if you remember any
thing whatever, tell that, no matter whether it
may be exactly correct from the grown-up point
of view There ought to be a great variety of
places described for many people..ving in the
west to-day were born elsewhere. The papers
must be mailed to reach the office of The
Journal Junior
Not Later Than Thursday Morning, Jan. z.
They must be strictly original, written in ink
side only of the paper, not more than
500 words in length, less than 100, marked
with the number of words and each signed with
the grade, school, and address of the writer.
The papers must not be rolled.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02
ONE DREADFUL, DRY DAY.
ADELAIDE Quinn,
: Waverly, MINI.
Twelfth Grade.
(Honorable Mention. -

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It a dry, hazy morning in early autumn
that went to spend the day with friend. We were
then living the very midst of dense pine forest in
the northern part of Minnesota. had distance
go, I walked along the narrow road the dry
twigs swapping and the Withered leaves srustlng
thought there had seldom been dryer fall.
had scarcely arrived at destination when
from my friends little brother drew atten-
ton to the dense fir woods north OF the house.
brushpile lighted early that morning and
entirely reduced to ashes, but the fire had spread
adjoining wood All the being gone we
tried fight ourselves. We knew we'll that if
the and of pine slashings beyond
caught and homes would be at the mercy
the hungry flames. Seeing that unable to
stop the progress of the fire speedily summoned all
the help could muster Such terrific roaring as
made, tearing up the bark Of the tall birch
trees cracking green frs and smolderng away in
the underbrush. How the worked!
We shall forget that night. 1t was as light
as day with brilancy of the flames. 1t days
extinguished and then not until the
We're exhausted and much property lost
Eighth Grade Esther Bohannan,
Washington School Anoka, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02
For Saturday, Jan. 20:
"a CHANCE ACQUAINTANCE,

GA CHANCE ACQUAINTANCE,
Some time you have picked up an acauain-
tance, Whose: company you have enjoyed for
hour so, and who then, perhaps, has passed
on and out Of your life Sometimes the circum-
stances connected with the acquaintance have
been unusual; again the acquaintance himself has
been unusual either because of what or who he
was or some information gained or some other
special reason. ll-what the circumstances Of
the acquaintance and also what it was about
the chance meeting which has Impressed it
upon your mind. II you happen to know what has
become of the chance acquaintance since this first
meeting tell that, too. The papers must be mailed
Not Later Than Thursday Morning, Jan. IA.
They must be strictly original, written in ink on
{ side only of the paper not. more than 800
words in length less than 100, marked with
the number of words and each signed with the
grade school, name and address of the writer
The papers must not be rolled
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02
THE ROAD 10 ROOM 49,

(HOnOrabIe MentlOn.)
What cape is in the extreme southern part Of
South America? ?" This asked OF one Of the boys
by the principal of school. We had been in the
talking without permission, few children,
including myself answered, "Cape Horn Mr. Blank,
the principal teaching because teacher
sick and the cadet busy teaching of the lower
rooms Haven't you ever been told not to talk with
permission p? he exclaimed, rather Grossly. We all
answered respectfully Eyes, sir" .An right Now
person speaks without permission will be
put down grade
all right until the arithmetic class
called How you this ple!" he asked. /
answered, Divide spoke without permission?
Whoever it please raise his hand / raised my
rather slowly, I what coming. you
may pack your books and down to room s." I
walked out the room, stood in hall for
while tocolect thoughts. i could not home.
coat and cap in the dressing room, and could
go home without them, it mid winter.
would go in 49,, because I knew girls
there. opened the door of the just left
walked up to Mr.. Blank. Blank, you please
give me seat again? i apologize, and il you give
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02

my clothing appeared tho having awak-
ened from troubled sleep. However, *azweek or SO
afterward Informed them of adventure, but re-
ceived no sympathy as they too fond Of
sllieng away to woodland leaving sisters
do all the household tasks.
-Adelaitez Quinn,
Twelfth Grade. - Waverly MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02
I. AWAY FROM FIERCE DoBBIN.
HONORABLE Mention.l

(HOnOrabIe MentlOn.1
used to be very much afraid of loose horses. If
away from shelter ran for my life whenever I
looking way One day took a bas-
and went out to pick wild flowers I wandered
half mile from the house without thinking
of anything dangerous. All at once I looked up and
what should see but large fierce morse coming
straight toward me! I dropped my basket and
looking back to see if he was still after me- =
was so frightened scarcely noticed where going
till I right into clump of rosebushes. Down
fell but again and At last reached our fence
with bound over it, not having time to
open the gate Then looked back fully prepared to
the horse in hot pursuit but disappointed for
looking back there no horse to be
~ Some boys had seen the incident and did great
deal of talking about my bravery found afterWard
horse only going home for water, but
felt the needles of the rosebushes for
weeks afterward. Lydia Miller,
Eighth Grade, East Pierre, S. D.
Washington School,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02
The JOURNAL JUNIOR MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA s.

tried to whistle, but in vain GO faser! Go faster!
cried but then going faster than had
pony. looked behind and dark
gray form close upon In the distance I could
the lights of the town Sped. Oh how / wished
that had that night I could hear the
wolf painting close behind but it seemed as tho
it could not closer But at last reached the
railroad and the wolf retreated.
1t not until reached barn that I
slackened speed and thought was out of danger.
A Sixth Grade ANON Flaten
Central School, Grafton, N D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02

Trees and called to me TO 90 the saf1e.
I did, and just as was safely UP the wa
ter came. It had cakes Of ice in it and
whenever the ice struck a tree it fell
or was torn up by the roots. But for
tunately we had climbed fair-sized trees
and though we We're nearly shaken to
the ground we escaped unhurt, but for
some bruises given us by falling limbs.
Clair Macdonald,
Sixth Grade Warren, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02
FAVORED OF FORTUNE.
One afternoon last December

! One afternoon last December While
staying with my aunt in Montana.
party of friends called and asked to coast
ing with them, I joyfuy consented and started in
high glee The day indeed glorious the shone
warm and bright browning the tops of the
tains with glory The valley below presented beauti
full appearance surrounded by tall cliffs and sloping
hills. So
When we arrived at our destination, which was
steep, hill called Crooked Cliff pulled
hobs to the top Of the hill and after little pushing
started off, All went we'll with until we arrived at
one of the largest bumps in the course. When we
struck this the bob great jump, but did not tip
over expected. Instead to great consterna
ton it shot swiftly in the direction of Reynolds cliff
hill which not sloping but perpendicular.
To this cliff meant certain destruction, for the
hill nearly hundred feet in height and at the
bottom were some large stones No wonder then that
horror stricken for Steering
broken and could not control our hobs. We<were
within twenty-five feet of the cliff Wilen suddenly
runners struck the of old pine log which lay half
buried in the sending flying in all directions
We picked ourselves much bruised but neverthe-
less thankful for the fortunate outcome of our
adventure. Gerald V. Barron, xasV
Ninth Grade, 81 Second Avenue,
Washington School Brainerd, Mimi
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02
AN UNsEAWoRTHY CRAFT.

One a few neighbours little
girl came to place and thought would have
fun So took the dogcart and put it,
and walked about half mile till came to lake.
Then took the tub out of the put
the water. We climbed into the tub and each had
away went. When had gone a little way
we began to laugh hard could the tub,
it tipped and fell into the lake.
very Deep but if we had farther surely
have been drowned. Then Waded out and ran
thought we would not try to sail in tub again.
Sixth Grade, Minnie Berget
Dist. II, Lac qui Parle Co. Boyd, MINI.
SAFE UNDER THE BED.
One day said I could wear my new dress
would not around and soil it. I very
girl then and I promised that I would only walk on
the sidewalk. walking up and when
denly I heard call I looked around
saw number of girls playing hide-and- go-seek.
thought would play, too. because I did not think
cared.
we thought we would be burglars. We playing
that the police after to hide
could go. I ahead and did know where
the other girls going. Suddenly into fence
and the next thing knew was sitting the other
side right in mud puddle with dress
good luck had it down town had time
to change dress and hide the soiled
bed When came home she did not say anything
about dress but much danger of get
ting whipping as ever want to be.
Bessie Connolly,
2@ Seventh Grade. Devils Lake, N. d.
A FLOCK OF THOUGHTS.
One day dog and I went for trip in the woods
We went about five miles out to place not often Wis
tied by people. 1t day and I down
log to rest. MeanWh lille my dog had gone exped
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02
AN EARLY SPRING FLOOD.
(Honorable Mention.)

(Honorable Mention.)
It five six years ago lived
river that thru broad valley. This valley was
pretty place 1t used for farming and the land
considered the country, but for the flood
which sometimes filed the valley to the brim We had
moved early in the spring before the ice had all
and it still floating about in the swiftly
ming water People continually watching to keep
the ice from forming jam and holding back the
water.
It said that the dam at the head of the valley
breaking away, and most Of the started down
to help repair it, They had not been an hour be-
fore heard sound like that of thunder It grew
louder and louder every minute till it deafening.
half mile from the house playing raft we
boys had made. I to the edge of the woods and
looked toward the sound I about eight
feet high coming toward me- began to run and called
to the other boys Who when they the climbed
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02
LEARN FROM lCATKINS.

One day when was walking in the woods heard
noise. L turned around to what It was,
could not anything. I afraid and about
run when big bull coming toward me. Then
did rum but he gained me, climbed I
just of reach When he reached the foot of the
tree. There was road near there and man
with horse, so-I called to him. He came and said
that his bull; he tied it to his wagon and
home. Then I climbed down from the tree and went
home fast could and never in that woods
alone again. Sometimes it is good thing know
to climb up tree like
Fifth Grade Howard Bloom,
Washington School White Bear, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02
SHOOTING THE RAPIDS.


It in the summer Of 1903 after exceed
fngy heavy rain, that the Of
it's banks, rushing the old mill breaking
into great at the bottom had seen it
before except when the flood water of spring
down My chum and L. being anxious for adventure,
conceived the idea of shooting this mad torrent in
We had built and sold several canoes and had
fine light model the perfection Of art in which
planned to make the trip.
At two o'clock the day appointed donned
bathing suits. pushed off and gliding
down the swift current, straight toward the of
spray at the end the apron So far all
had been we'll, but struck the great wave
light craft bent almost double the spray dashed
half filling the with water But rode the first
and were then comparatively safe. had
escaped the undertoW. However, had not gone far
when realized that the following moth
ing to laugh at. The pitching badly; first
the and then the stern sank deep into the trough
and it not long before lurched to side and
sank, stern first under the We had to struggle
with the swift We and pulled the canoe
with and carried good before either
could his bottom in order to bring it ashore
Finally, however, struck sandbar where found
footing and pulled good boat out thankful that
and our were SAFE Amos F. Meyer,
High School. sMontevdeo, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-02
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1904.

trial Til talk without permission in school
again received seat and have kept promise.
Sixth Grade Marjorie Mind,
KenWood School 1908 Lake Av., Chicago, Ill.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-17
THE ART OF SUCCESS.

What fine fellow Percy x. isl" re- marked business man one day to a lawyer friend.
 Yes rejoined the lawyer, he is. But he has been with the Ks .na1nr Ing a great corporation flor ten years now and he is getting only $50. per month. He has a wife and three chil- dren, and, with. their tastes, I fancy they have all they can do to live con1- fortably. He ought to be earning more with his education and capacity"
 Why doesn't he rise faster?"
 "I'll tell you He doesn't rise and he can't rise until he learns how to get along with people. He can't manage men at all. If he tries he gets him self disliked, and he keeps them in a constant state of irritation"
 A similar conversation was recently overheard between two business men. Said one: T hear that young Paul G., only four years out of college, has been placed at the head of the T. branch of the Y company. didn't know he was so smart What is his strong point?n
 He is a great fellow to get along with people" answered the other man. No man would, of course. be put in q.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-17

place of such responsibility without in tegfity, fair quickness and ability, and d good education. But there are scores of men who have all those qualities and yet they do not go forward, because they cannot exercise authority. If they receive any they either make the men under them cross and restive by petty tyrai1hies, or else they are too good- natured and lose the respect of the illen are imposed on by them and don't get good work out of them. It seems tc' be the rarest thing in the world to find young men who have dig flity and keenness enough to maintain discipline, and yet can make their sub ordinates bear the yoke cheerfully and render good service. "
 A third young man was character ized by the president of a great rail- road thus: I haven't had a chance to talk with him and find out how much he knows, but have watched him sev- erai times as he manipulated a gang Of men, and he has for weeks managed them wonderfully. We have rarely had q man iii our employ who could get so much work out of a lot of men and at the same time could keep them so decently good-tempered.p -Indepen- dent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-17
Brief Mention.

High water to-day. 6:37 a. m.
 The Smart Set Magazine for January at the Pease, Lewis Co.'S. { 0. E. Lapham of the J. T. Benham grain concern on Broadway, has been elected director of the New England Grain Dealers association.
 The First company, Governors Foot guard, has voted to tender the usual reception to the new governor on the evening of inauguration day.
 Tn order that all may be waited upon promptly Kirby & Son have doubled their force of clerks Call and see the great variety of fine things shown in the firms large stock.
 A reception will be given this even ing at Christ church parish house for Rev. Dr. Lloyd who is the guest of Rev. Dr. G. Brinley Morgan. Dr. Lloyd is the general secretary of the board of missions. All are invited.
 As to the reported plan of the Con solidated railroad of running five and a half day steamers from New Lon don to Southampton, President Mellen said yesterday. T never heard of any suggestion of the kind. I can't imag- inc where such a story originated
 The Connecticut Railway and Light ing company has listed new bonds on the New York stock, exchange to the extent of s2,55S OOO. These are refund ing mortgage 4 1-2 per cent bonds of 1851, making the total amount listed to date $1e,91S,0O0.
 A special meeting of the Winchester Rod and Gun club will be held in the clubhouse on Sunday for the purpose of making changes in the constitution and bylaws. Plans are also being made for an entertainment for the club mem bers on New Years day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
Bargatns-The Hlrgh storeg.

Bargains-The Hirsh Stores. ChicIets-Dealers' Cameras-Howe & Stetson Co. California--So. Pacific R. R. Est. Fl. A. Mansfield-Probate Notice. ainment-Hyperion. For Sale-Building-P. o. Box 1513. Financial-Nat'l N. H. Bank. I Gold Bonds-F. s. Butterworth. ! Going h2-Sayannah Line. Holiday Shoes-Cosgrove's Honest Clothing-WalterL Leigh. | Holiday Presents-Durant. eadquarters-Edw. MalIey Co. Inyestments-C. .E. Thompson & Sons. 1 Local Securities-Parish & Co. 1 Long Overcoats--Meigs &1 Co. New Orleans-So. Pacific.
 News-Gamble-D Co.
 Notice--Mrs. J. B. Sargent.
 Overcoats-J. Johnson & Sons. Open EVenings-Howe &s Stetson Co. Postum-Druggists
 Recital-Treat & Shepard Co. Ready-The Chas. Monson Co.
 ggestions-Haryey & Lewis Go. Stuart's enges-Druggists' Sleds-The J. D. Bassett & Go.
 Sorosis Shoes-A B. Greenwood. Shopping-The J. D. Bassett & Go. Wanted-Man-W. 18th Ct, Chicago. Wanted--Fo olders-12S Temple St. Xmas Gifts-City Hall Pharmacy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-17
List of Patents

T q fA Issued from the United States Patent
 Office Tuesday, December 1S, 1904, for
 the State of Connecticut, Furnished
 us from the Office of Seymour &
 Earle, Solicitors of Patents, S6S Chap.
 el Street, New Haven, Conn:
 c. J. Galley, assignor to Russell & Er- win Manufacturing Co, New Britain, plumb-bob.
 W. L. Cheney, Meriden, assignor of one-half to B. H. Warren, lathe.
 M c. Cowles, Bridgeport, gutter cleaner.
 J. B. Davidson. Derby, assignor of one-half to c. Mueller, New Britain, etching metal. X T. Euphrat. Norwalk, assignor of three-fourths to Murwood Manufactur- ing Co, and c. J. Fischer, New Haven, electric-trolley.
 G. F. Fenner, New London, bed-mo' tion for printing presses.
 J. R. Fletcher, assignor to Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co, Stamford, door stop or holder.
 c. A. Long, assignor to Gray Tele- phone Pay Station Go, Hartford, tele- phone toll apparatus.
 c. 0. Noack, Stamford, assignor to New York Lock Co., Branford, attach ment for cylinder-locks.
 w. R. Thompson, assignor to C. N. McKibbin, South Norwalk, automatic vending machine.
 N. e. Underwood, Stamford assignor to H. H. Franklin Manufacturing Co, casting apparatus.
 H. Williamson, assignor Of one-half to V. Greenberg, Torrington, aninlal- trap.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-17
MERRY CHRISTMAS AT THE GUN
 STORE

Christmas buyers should not forget to visit the Gun Store, No. Church street, while they are looking for pres ents to make others happy. The store never looked more beautiful, and the large display of goods were never bet ter. The list comprises pocket knives of all kinds, table cutlery, skates of the best make, guns, rifles and all sorts of fishing tackle, Victor talking machines and the latest records, and other beau tiful presents, too numerous to men tion. MT. Bassett, the genial propri- etor, extends a hearty welcome to all to visit his store, and ladies and gentle men will be entertained with fine music by a lady attendant. Remember, the Gun Store is the place for all first class sporting goods.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-17
ANeELus REcTTAL To-pAY.
Excellent Programme Arranged a
 Treat R SheDard'E

Excellent Programme Arranged at
 Treat & shepard's.
 The Angelus recital at Treat & Shep- ards at 3 o'clock this afternoon will be a delightful event. Wallace S. Moyle. the talented tenor, will assist. Here is the programme:
 1. a. Heinrich der Lowe. .Kretschmer b. Liebstraum Dream Of Lovel.. Noeturne ..............---....- LisZt 2. Tenor soIo-"A Song of Thanks.
 giving .............-..-....-. Allitsen
 Mir. Moyle. 3. a. Die spiel-Dose (The Musical Box) --.... ...- IleDlcn D. Rhapsodie Hongroise No. D.. .Liszt 4. a. Fleurette-Valse Lente.
 ........ .............. Victor Herbert D. soirees de vienne No. 2-VaIse Caprice .............,......... Liszt 5. Tenor solo-''The Daily Question" ~. .... .. :. ............ Meyer -Heimund
 MT. Moyle.
 6. a. Air de Ballet-op. S6. No. 5...... .................s .MoszkoWskl D. Winsome Winnie Selection. Kerker
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-17
INSPECTED STRONG ROOMS.

The strong rooms built at the Organ ized Charities for boys that are kept there for trial In the city court were thrown open for inspection yesterday. The police and others visited them and expressed themselves as well pleased with them. They were built under the direction of Probation Officer Preston, because one of the boys in a room on the fourth floor where they were for merly kept jumped out the window to get away. He was seriously injured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-17
Catarrh and Hay Fever.

Liquid Cream Balm is becoming quite as popular in many localities as Ely's Cream Balm solid. It is prepared for use in atomizers, and is highly prized by those who have been accustomed to call upon physicians for such treatment. Many physicians are using and pre- scribing 1t. All the medicinal proper ties of the celebrated Cream Balm are contained in the liquid form, which is 75 cents, including spraying tube. All druggists, or by mail Ely Brothers. 56 Warren street, New York.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-17
INTERNATIONAL SUNSHINE BEN
 EFTT

|. The Cynthia westover Alden branch is favored by the Dramatic club. which will present ..Hunkin's Postoffice" in Harmony hall Tuesday evening, Decem- Der, This is a very realistic and anus ing farce. All attendants are insured an interesting entertainment, and will thus aid in furnishing Christmas cheer to numbers of children in City Mission hall as was so successfully done by this branch last year. A generous patron age is solicited. The admission is 25 cents.