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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-07-14
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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-07-14

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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1905-07-14
Notice Take Dispositions.

Ross Lyons, Plaintiff,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-01
HIS FIRST BIG cRAcKER.

Johnny to have his first frecrackers thu
Fourth Of July and already the family picturing in
their imagination little boy with eyes bandaged and
hands minus finger two But it too late now for
his mother had promised him the recrackers to persuade
him to to bed night The days passed altogether
too slowly for Johnny But at last the eventful day
dawned clear and bright. Johnny up at early
hour demanding his frecrackers But his mother told
him to wait until after breakfast Finally Johnny could
wait longer he softly upstairs his mothers
where he found them After getting matches
he stole out and reached the back yard without being
detected. The family eating breakfast shappy in
the thought that Johnny safe for while longer when
Bang went frecracker They rushed to the door and
there they Johnny running toward the house with
bleeding finger and screaming loudly. The recraeker
was still smoking and glance at it told the story
Johnny had found large recrackers intended for his
older brother That the last frecracker for Johnny
that day for they destroyed He made such ado
about 1t that he locked in the bedroom for hour
During that time he broke while getting book
which resulted in his going to his mothers where
nobody but Johnny and his mother knew happened
In the evening his uncle arrived bringing large box
fireworks. After the last bit Of fireworks gone,
Johnny went to bed happy but looking at his hand
said that he glad the Fourth of July only
year. Emma Woodward,
A Eighth Grade, Ali 8. Cottonwood Street,
Central School Watertown, s. D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-01
CELEBRATION IN THE GHETTO.

Seated the steps of the wretched tenement he had
always known as home, Johnny mournfuy watching
the streams Of people going by with their fireworks
lump was his throat and the tears coursing down
his dirty little face for he had He bewailing
his hard lot rather loudly when suddenly he heard
jovia voice saying, We, WELL and what is the little
man CRYING for?' Johnnie told the of his
and before he knew what going on his hands were
filed with fireworks and his friend was away down
the street. With bound Johnny to show his treas
his Woodworking mother but he espied upon the
second pale little face of Paul watching him with
feverish excitement. AS Paul lame and could not
walk alone, Johnny made signs to him and offered to
help to steps, This offer accepted and soon
with trouble Paul safely seated the steps,
Johnny watched the cripple his pity was excited and
casting longing glance the fireworks he pushed them
toward Paul, saying, Take en- With wondering
oh!,' Paul lovingly lit and timdly threw it toward
the street when it went off, laughed gayly that
Johnny was repaid for his sacrifice While they were
thus engaged Johnny's benefactor went by in
rage and seeing Johnny sharing his treasure with his
friend stopped and invited them to go for ride and
to stay at his home supper After this Johnnie and
Paul spent many happy days at their friend 8 home
Eighth Grade, Wanda Warren,
Chestnut School 815 w. Willow Street,
Chippewa Falls, Wis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-01

JOHNNY BECOMES A HERO.

"Goodbye, mama' Goodbye, dear; please be care
full and Johnny disappeared around the with
large bundle under his armperhaps you guess the
contents. He joined friends and they gayy
off to celebrate But why it that mama had
such queer feeling such dull foreboding that
cdent would surely befa that precious boys Just at
that papa drove and trying to be cheerful she
and little Kitty took their places in the vehicle Guess
left my gloves in the house, exclaimed as he
in; Fbe back in mnute.'' AS the door slammed after
him large frecracker whzzed by the horses and they
started in mad down the street. When papa
turned they just turning the But
round the and little Kitty being borne
the street by those horses He rushed
and met them, throwing his around horses
neck he chung there until they almost stopped Then he
leaped aside but just he did the vehicle gave
final turn and little Johnny was thrown upon the
pavement unconscious:
little later the small hero might have been
amid pillows couch in the coolest little
imaginable. The intense pain had left and he
resting quietly. Kitty perched pillow his
head showing him Arabela's latest wardrobe;
reading Thus Johnny's Fourth of July continued in
peaceful with only the occasional visit of some
thoughtful Finally Kitty put Arabea to bed and
mama and Johnny watched the red sun sink to rest
Tenth Grade Leila NJ Sanders,
Grand Meadow, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-01
NO RAIN AND NO FOURTH.

Grain outside, rain inside,' said mama, coming IN
Outside the wind dashed the randrops against the WIN
dows and the house Johnny could not keep back the
tears 'tThe Fourth of July and rainl'' said Johnny
scornfuly ~ wish it would never rain NO Johnny,
that was wish made in haste, said his mother as she
went out of the room.
A queer man with two camels stood before the win
dow '7Want to go along? I'm going where there IS
not much ran' eyes, said Johnny as he ran into the
next room to get package Of frecrackers Soon they
travelling in New Mexico then IN the NV
part of Peru ssWhat you there9' said the man,
pointing to Johnny's bundle of fireworks Fireworks;
I'm going to them off when get to the country
where it never rains.' care they good to eat! mo;
they are to be shot off the Fourth = Fourth!
Fourth!' said the man: ''We do not have any: mo
Fourth Of Juy!' murmured Johnny BE was SICK thirsty
and dizzy from riding the camel "Water! mutered
he 'Wate, in this desert, indeed Three more 11 les
and then we will get You said you wanted to De
in place where it rains Here it rams ABOUT once
in five years. said the 81 did not mean 1t,
thought Johnny The sand began to swim and Whlri
before his eyes, he seemed to be flying IN the ar AZ
that moment shook him and said has stopped
raining and it's only five o'clock We have some run
vet Wake up!' 1t was his friend Henry.
&c S;u+h Groda Edna Henk,
A Chaska, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-01
A SIXTH SENSE FOR STYLE
Modes in Writing Are Distinctive the Trained Eye
Color Is.


Color Is.
It is the fashion to laugh gently at any claim of
special for STYLE Most people really believe that
Mr. Brown and Mr.. johnson will order carload Of po-
tatoes in substantially the Words and that Lord
Bacon and Master Shakspere wrote enough alike to de-
ceve their dearest friends. But occasionally
upon illustration that to style in writing
as distinctive to the trained eye color is.
Many years ago James T. Fields making col
lection of the writings of De Quincy The essays
widely scattered various periodicals. and often
hard to identify. Mr.. Fields knew Rufus Choats
devoted student of De Quincy and wrote him day,
asking his opinion certain article Was it by De
Quincy not?
Mr.. Choae replied that it certainly There could
be mstaking the style of the piece A few weeks
later Mr. Choae received, thru Mr. Fields, letter from
De Quincy, denying absolutely and somewhat indignant
y the authorship of the article But Choate not Of
the stuff to yield his opinion for trife like that! He
wrote to Mr.. Fields:
~ still believe that De Quincy wrote the essay,
De Quincy the contrary Notwithstanding -.
Doubtless Mr.. Fields read the note with smiling
comment 'That just like Choate's confidence in his
Judgment
y Months elapsed One day there letter from
De Quincy, containing humble apology for his prev
blunder By chance he had found in his desk the
manuscript of the very article in question Written
it had been years BEFORE it had passed entirely from his
mind, and you may tell your young Boston lawyer he
concluded, 'that he knows my style better than know
it myself''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-01
THE TWO THAT POPPED.

Johnny was seated the bench under the old maple
tree eating his third dish of ice cream and deciding ne
any to the Fourth of July would nave
agreed with him you burned every one of your ten
fingers in firing those fzzy' old crackers that would
not pop and been scolded and sent upstairs to
the mark toee the parade just account of the only
two that would co. The first placed under pussy
nose sent poor puss thru the window into mama 8
flower bed leaving the full of the pungent odor of
burned hair The second placed under mama g
chair and popped loudly it made her jump and
burned a large disfguring hole in her new gown Of
course, it was very naughty, but this rather too
severe punishment at least he thought but after
staying upstairs and bohooing for hours mama finally
reented after washing his face and hands and kiss
ing the poor burns sent him out to the bench with
dish Of ice which had been replenished twice
Il was cool and delicious sort Of consoled and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-01
A DISASTROUS MANUFACTURE.

Mama's birthday the Fourth of July and
Johnny intended it to be very happy birthday TINS
time He had read how to make fireworks and he was
sure that by the help of his younger brother he could
make some grand He read the directions very care
fully Then ran into house and when mama was not
looking took his little red bank which contained
about twelve dollars and took out two Then ne ran
downtown get the things required He bought all the
and cannon crackers When he had them all made ne hid
them in an old waited for the time to fire them
were delighted at the thought it being dark and they
could show her birthday present They ran to the
shed Johnny stood old chair to get them one
torpedo dropped other fireworks and then bang
bang! they went. In few minutes the whole shed was
full of smoke. Papa and mama came to the rescue
all right Papa carried Johnny into the house and put
him on the bed and bandaged his face Johnny
lay there thinking what bad Fourth OF July 1t was
Fifth Grade Marjorie Hamilton,
-T-. Chatfeld Mimi.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-01
THE FIRST FOURTH OF THE VILLAGE.

Johnny lived in small village where the Fourth had
never been really celebrated This year. however the
+ had new MAYOR who said that the birthday OF our
country should be kept He said also that the
would be race running, speeches, etc. but greatest OF an
had been bought to salute the rising and set
tho SUM- At last the day arrived Johnny was up be-
fore the sun the cannon fred and snoot ms
nsto At night before the was fired ne was hsara
to saw. II Wish every day the Fourth OF July,
johnny was standing by the platform waiting Tor Int
mayor to finish his speech and then to hear the lasI
ate If the cannon An old soldier had been elected TO
fire it and as he walked to it Johnny watched nim
tb resnectful eyes, He took match and lit the 1use
W. III . tumble the cannon blazed forth. Alas, Tor
poor JOHNNY his excitement he had over until
r. was directly in the way of the cannon Inc powder
no " b; burned his clothes and backened his face
and hands Then there terrible uproar Doctor
was sent for and the boy carried nome. huchny nv
s+ damage was done for there had been nothing Dus
9owder in the cannon. After the powder was Wasnea
% his face and lying the bed ne sald TO ms
mother Gwen if don't wish the Fourth was every uy'
wish it was every Saturday anyway"
S S crade -Marjory Mecusker,
Sn School 200 Third Street NE,
oolunioi" 00 Little Falls, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-01
HOW THEY CELEBRATED.

Said the belfry: :" Clang! Clang!''
Said the crackers: "Rapt Rap!'
Said the brass cannon: "Whang!'
Said the torpedoes: "Snap!'
Said the sky=rockets: "Whizz!o
Said the candles: "Sh! Piff!'
Said the small pinwheels: "Fizz!"
Said the big ones: "Whir! Wifi,
Said grandma: H'There, there!'
Said father: "Boys! Boys!"
Said mother: HTake care!'
Said cook: t'Such a noise!'
Said puss: ''Gracious me!'
Said Towser Chow WOW"
Said Susie: "Wee-ee!'
Said Will: "Hurrah! Owl"
Edwin L. Sabin in July st. Nicholas
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-01
a LAKE CELEBRATION ALL THEIR OWN.

LAKE CELEBRATION ALL THEIR OWN.
Johnny had been planning to go to his grandpa's to
spend the Fourth of July He had looked forward to this
for many long weeks, which seemed to end few
days before the Fourth he received letter from his
grandmother saying she sorry to disappont him. but
she could not have him the Fourth because grandfather
was sick You imagine Johnny's disappointment at
this ''Wel said his father 'fyou and some of
your friends spend the day at the lake, The next
morning the boys started off bright and early with fire.
crackers Roman candles and everything
imaginable for their days sport 1t was lunch time when
the boys reached the lake After lunch they spent about
hour in bathing The afternoon spent in playing
games of all descriptions After the fun had started
Johnny afterward said it hard to stop He was
very proud when his father said he looked at the long
string of fish, II have not caught nice fish those
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-01

crackers his glsened and the exchange was soon
made After dinner came the ride home again
and now Johnny did get tired and fell asleep IN
spite of the ng The three weeks before the Fourth ne
thought the longest he had spent When the looked
for day arrived he sunrise and fred his giant
cracker the others popping merry After
breakfast his mother packed the lunch basket and they
the lake picnic. That night Johnny said he
had never had nice time before in his whole life
Eighth Grade. ELLEN Hansen,
- - Hendricks, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-01
THE FOURTH IN AMERICAN WATERS

THE FOURTH IN AMERICAN WATERS.
The Fish Display the Stars and Stripes.
for many years. This very memorable Fourth for
Johnny he always looks back his day at the lake
with pleasure Edna Prodger,
Fifth Grade, ~ 49, Alexandria, MINI.
Washington School A..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-01

revived ones feelings" enough to wonder if the fire.
works would Be nice and in p atone for tho
misfortunes Of the day Manic Pease
Eighth Grade, Luverne Mimi
Tennyson Room
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-01
WITH GOOD PROSPECTS.

Village Schoolmaster - So you've got situation,
Thomas? Well, hope to you rise in the world
ThomasYes, sir; there's heaps Of chances, sir. I'm
going ito work in a fireworks factory Chums
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-05
cITY CouRT GASES.

Charged with taking $40 in cash from Mary Ryan, of 56S State street, with whom she formerly boarded, Catherine Gallagher was bound over to the next term of the superior court yesterday morning by Judge Tyner in the city court.
 Luigi Signella paid fine of $1 and costs on a charge of trespass.
 Anne Kelly, who was arrested on a charge of idleness at the instance of Probation Officer Preston, who says that she is addicted to the habitual use of intoxicants, was allowed to depart upon a suspension of judgment.
 The case of Luigi Maresca. who was arrested Wednesday evening by Detec- tive Dunlap, charged with theft, was continued until May 6.
 August Losgosky and Anthony Co., yitsky, who were arrested by Special Officer Quinn, of the railreiir police, charged with trespass upon the conl- pany's property, were discharged. Co vitsky was charged with carrying a, re yolver, which he attempted to draw when arrested, and was fined $1O and costs on a charge of carrying concealed weapons.
 The case of c. H.. Harris, charged with cruelty to animals, was continued until May Il. .,
 August Smith, charged with the theft of $4 from John Smith, telegraph messenger, was fined $5 and costs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-05
WORK FOR THE POLICE.

The attention of the police is called to gang of boys who hold forth every afternoon between the hours of 4 o'clock and darkness on a Waverly street lot where cellar is being dug for Q new house. Their language and their actions are making life miserable for the residents in that neighborhood
 Yesterday afternoon Hebrew peddler was pelted with stones and mortar and otherwise insulted. During the after noon yesterday two of the gang set fire to a large amount of paper along side a tool shed belonging to MT. Hine, the contractor, which is located on the lot, while some smaller children were confined inside. It is hoped the police will turn their attention to this gang of hoodlums. Z
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-05
Friday, May 5, 1905.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Auction Sale-6s7 Chapel Street. Apenta-Druggists'.
 Beds-The Bowditch Co.
 Baseball-Savin Rock Grounds. Cuticura Remedies-Druggis Castoria-Druggists
 Colonial SilverWare-The Ford Go. California Oranges-Welch 6 Son. Coats and Suits-Edw. Malley Go. Extra Special-Chamberla Co. ntertainment-New Haven Theater. Est. NJ A. Rogers-Probate Notice. Est. E. c. Fenn-Probate Notice. Est.W. A. Meigs-Probate Notice. For ages--Howshield. Free Demonstrations. s. Adams. Jell-O-Grocers' - Lost--Cat-30 College Street. Loans-Lomas & Nettleton. Manhattan Shirts-Lambert. Rugs-The Window Shade Co. Ra1ah Silks-Mendel & Freedman. Raincoats-Howe & Stetson Co. Something Nsw--Boston Grocery Co. Store News-The Chas Monson Co. -Gamble-Desmond Co. Worth While-E. E. Hall & Son. Wanted-Iands-Ch Monson Co. Wanted-Stenographer-Box 6S6. Wanted-Pony-Mrs A. Spring.
 Wanted Girl-Mrs A. Spring. Ss Wanted-Position Blatchley Ay. Wanted-Wo Trumbull St.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-05

High water to-day, 11:41 p. m.
 The Alpines and the New Haven High school baseball team will meet for a match sometime next week on the West Rock ball field.
 There will be a handicap tournament for men. single and doubles, Friday and Saturday afternoons, May 12 and 13, un, der the auspices of the New Haven Lawn Club association.
 The officers of Grand logo, Order of the Eastern Star, made their annual wis it to Ethel chapter, o. E. s., Wednes- day evening. A banquet was prepared for the reception of the guests. and dur ing the evening songs and speeches were rendered by different members of the order.
 The Middlesex county republican eau GUS to nominate county commissioner for the unexpired term of Commissioner Olcott of Clinton, deceased, has sbeen called for Wednesday of next week. It is thought that ex-Senator Charles E Chapman of Westbrook has a chance for a good run.
 Dr. Lloyd, secretary of the board oi missions of the Episcopal church, wil occupy the pulpit in Christ church West Haven, Sunday morning and even ing. A reception to Dr. Lloyd will be held in the rectory on Saturday even ing at 8 o'clock, and a pleasant socia, gathering is anticipated
 An entertainment was given at Christ church parish house last evening at o'clock. Besides musical programme the young ladies of St. Matthias, guil6 presented a short play Miss Jeanette Futile and MT. Albert Ruddock, two oi MT. John Wetzels most talented pupil: appeared as Lady Teazle and Sir Peter
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-05
ANNUAL ELECTION.
David Humphreys Branch Wilson H.
 Lee President.

David Humphreys Branch-Wilson H.
 Lee President.
 The annual meeting of General David Humphreys branch of the Connecticut Sons of the American Revolution was held at the Foot Guard armory last evening. The meeting was largely at- tended. General E. s. Greeley gave a very interesting account of the national meeting which was held in Philadelphia the past week. Captain s. E. Chaffee also gave an address, his subject being True Patriotism"
 The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: j
 President-Wilson H. Lee.
 president-Be enjamin R. English. Secretary and treasurer William D. Scranton. 3s 4%4sHi
 Member of the executive committee for three years-George A. filling.
 Chaplain-Rev. Dr. Watson L. Phil lips. Historian-Rev. Dryden w. Phelps.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-05
WON BY CARL E. BEERS

Captures Spanish Medal in Grays Competitive Drill.
 X The annual reception and competitive drill for the Grannis medal of the New Haven Grays was held Wednesday efening in the Second regiment armory, and was won by Private Carl E. Beers. The Crabb medal was won by J.. K. Diwyer. ..+,
 The competitive drill was preceded by an exhibition of guard mounting.
 Corporal Matthews was fade sergeant and Carl Bollman was made corporal !. The competitive drill was followed by dancing. -