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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-08

his hand and roaring
out, in the heartiest
fashion, t'Shall We call
it quitss'
: 81 think we'd bet
ter, - said Roger rueful-
ly smiling. ''I've walk
ed ten miles.
Another roar followed
this. e..
"Good Scotch pluck!'
cried Mr.. Archer, ad-
miringly. "No sneak
in you, Roger-some
wild streaks of mischief,
but no sneak. You can
take a joke as well as
give one. That s good.
[ had the same one
played on me when I
was a lad-was telling
Lyon and Curry about it
today. That 8 why I
sent you to them-knew
they'd help it along. -
'Cinda and Mac and
Sandy, jumped up and
down in glee at Roger s
plight.
Mother, I'm just
starved, " he said. I
didn't even get an apple
at Farmer Lyon IS. "
II knew you had a
long day ahead Of you
when you got up this
morning. smiled Mrs.
Duncan, s'but I've kept
supper hot for you.
Come now!'
Mr.. Archer rose to GO.
AS he went out, he slip.
ped "a half-dollar in
Rogers hand saying:
Buy hens teeth
with it, or ice cream
seed, or whatever you
like. Golden Days.
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they told their old friends Jules and Tomas and Olympic
and all the rest of the various happenings But
they told of Pedros ride to deliver the letter
the King OF Spain, or of the time when Petrona inn
personated her brother, for that, you know the
queens secret. =, g., "a. !. 81 Is
And while they still in the bright realm of
childhood with not to sadden them let bid
the queen g page and his sister good-by. = -
1.-THE End) r. -
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IN HIS OWN COIN
CONTINUED From Page Three.)

Curry and Mr. Lyon together Mr. day.
He delivered the note. Mr.. Curry read it, looked down
his eyeglasses at Roger it again.
into great roar of laughter. - - = T..
'tAm to take backg'' asked Roger.
Mr. Curry still shaking his fat sides. ~
''I'H tell you what to do. Come in and sit down and
rest till make up my mind. - =..| 49, r -
- Roger rested while Mr.. Curry reflected.
mDo you know where Tom Edwards livess''
the man,
Mr. Curry crossed out his own name on the envelope:
substituted Tom Edwards in pencil.
He then gave it to Roger.
"He l lives down south piece,'' he said going to-
door with Roger and pointing ''You turn to your ~
when you get to the fork.'
AS Roger went out of the gate he looked back the
house He struck with the expression Mr. Currys
face. Something had evidently amused the very
much and yet there kind of pity too, in the look
Roger thought.
The country lonely and it seemed to be suddenly
getting night. Roger very tired. g..
His pace much slower than at first. Indeed his
It began to sprinkle, too. -
What situation he in, come to think of it. And
the letter all to blame. He looked at it,
1t open at end Il.
'They fooled me-" thought Roger bitterly and with
great thump at his heart. " He left this open pur
pose, so would read it."
When he well out of sight of Mr.. currys house,
he drew. the slip of paper out of its envelop On it
written these words:
p "Aprl frst While smile
Hunt the gowk another mile
Roger astounded He shocked that
for the moment tears to his eyes
."Pshaw!'' he exclaimed at length, ''I'm the worst
fool in the lot, after all! Gowk-what awful name.'
But Mr.. Areher-how could grownup man do such
a thing to fool boys
The question in his heart with great surge of in
dignation But Conscience quickly answered it:
@"You have sent than dozen boys and girls to
his today nonsensca erfands You have wasted
his time You have rritaed him. He is only paying you
off. - = $500
Roger not to whine long. HServed right!''
his ultimate conclusion.
Now to find his way home in the rain and dark. The
quite down. the drops pelted him thick and fast
He needed all his good He trudged bravely
A wagon along and gave him a lift Its driver
pointed out the shortest way to the village.
After long time Roger spied the twinklng of lights
therein.
1t long after the supper hour when he got home.
And who should he find in his mothers paror chatting
= and laughing, but Mr.. Archers =.
Roger went right in .:.t .@-..
t'I'm here'' he said. 81 took the note.'' T.
'FYou re man, Roger" cried Mr.. Archer, graspng
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THE JOURNAL JUNIOR, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA,

her children Pedro had gone away without word to
her and everything seemed to be crisscros AS she was
Puzzlng her brain comprehend it ALL she dfted into
the land Of Nod where time happily at rest
from troubles. -: -. Il s1.' ~-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-21
Master Painters Meet.

A regular meeting Of the Master House
Painters and Decorators Association OF
Richmond and vicinity was held at their
room In the Ebcl Building Friday, with a.
large attendance. After the routine bus
mess was through with, officers were
elected for the ensuing year, as follows:
President, NJ. Ganzert; vice-presldent,
Frank Spies; secretary. A. D. Wharton;
treasurer, A. W. Hargrove; custodian.
c. ]. Slemaker
The following were elected delegates to
the International Convention, which
meets in birmingham, Ala. February
18th, 18th. 14th and 18th: r. L. Peters.
A. D. Wharton. A. w. Hargrove, F..
Spies and G. j. Slenaker-
Tho convention at Birmingham prom
Uses to be one OF the largest, both In at
tendance and amount OF business to be
transacted, r. l.. Peters Is the president
of the International Association. and A. u
Wharton represents Virginia on the
Executive Board.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-21
New Crete Stamps.
Revolutionists Have Issued
New Set For Collectors.

New postage stamps issued by revolu-
tionists In the Island of Crete are now
being offered to collectors, and are Inter
estng, from the manner In which they
were issued. Apolitical party in the isl.
and desires to bring about tho expulsion
OF Prince George and to end tho occupa-
tlon by the powers, Having gained con-
troll Of one province. the committee found
itself in want OF funds and decided to
procure the necessary cash at the expense
OF philatelists The brilliant revolutions
lists conceived the idea that by issuing O
special set OF postage stamps they could
sell Thousands to collectors all over tho
world, at q clear profit. az tho stamps
would never be redeemed.
Therefore. a statoner in Athens was or
9dered to print series OF stamps for a
postal service that did not exiat, The val-
ues We're s. 10. 90. 80 lopta and | drachrna,
$500 copies OF each being authorized by
the decree, The dessn includes u square
frame at tho top. enclosing the Greek
words. siEnifying provisional Govern
ment OF Crete--Postal Service" while the
vnluo in figures and words appear at the
bottom, without frame. Oyer tho wide
centre space, and overlapping both top
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-21

large size and great beauty. II was made
broad ribbons of white and red. the col
ors of the Southern Confederacy. The
wreath was sent by an English gentle
man. Mr.. Gerald Smyth, OF London, to
garland the tomb OF General Robert Z.
Lee on January 10Th. the anniversary of
his birth: and now can be seen on the
recumbent statue in the Lee Mausoleum
at the University
The wreath was sent through Miss Mary
Gusts Lee. the eldest daughter Of the
great Confederate chieftain. Upon 1t is
q card; the front contains the words,
"FroTn Gerald Smyth, London, England"
Upon the back Is written:
TO the Revered Memory OF General
Robert Z. Lee.
Sleep in Peace and
Wake in Glory. -
The admiration in which this Eng
lsh gentleman holds General Lee is ex-
pressed by him in letter to Miss Lee,
in which he writes:
The more I read of hat truly great
and good man. the moro does my adini-
ration and love OF HIM inccnass. Yes.
terday the Bishop of LONDON preached
at the Fulham Parish Church. and when,
In the course OF his sermon. he called
upon his hearers to think OF the most
unselfish man of whom they had ever
known. as being the reflection OF the
Christ. my thoughts went out a: once
to your ilustrious father
Over your fathers photograph in this
room. are crossed two silkea Confeder-
ate flags and between them, and also
over the frame containing his autograph
ar eplaced laurels. We are moving to
Putney in February, wh.ro we hone to
have little garden, and IL is in my
mind here to set up Flagstaff on which
to fly the confederate flag on certain
dates. To my mind it is the most cau-
tiful OF all banners: even our own lived
Union Jack does not suhpass 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-21
Main spring
of Life
No Ono Can be Strong With q Weak
stomach.

{ +.
The stomach is the handspring OF life.
When It Is strong and acts pcre,tlyI then
the whole system Is right, assimilation -
perfect, and body and brain are thoroughly
'nourished
Ono may perhaps get temporary relisf
from stomach troubles by using pepsin.
or some other digestant. but this treat
ment has no curative effect. 1t does not
reach the seat OF the trouble and remove
the cause.
How much better to use Mi-o-na, which
restores lost functions of the whole dis
gestlve system, revives tagging nutrition.
and aids in the assimilation OF food
Mi-o-na IL IL pleasant rernedy TO use,
and benefit Is seen from almost the first
days treatment, 1t restores the torpid
glands and stimulates the natural diges-s
tive secretions. II checks fermentation.
stops germ growth, soothesi inflammation.
and cures NIL troubles, Huch as headaches.
baokaohes, rheumatic pains, furred
tongue. sloeplessness, nervousness, and
general debility. which are caused by iin-t
perfect digestion.
Mi-o-ra costs but 900 " box.
II you cannot obtain Mi-o-na o! your
druggist. It will he sent by mail, post
paid. on receipt OF price, Sample sufi-
olant to show ita valua will be forwarded
on request, The n, u. Booth Co, Ithacs. /
NJ, z. ~ Sss
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and bottom Inscriptions. appears. appar-
emily printed with rubber stamp q rep
resentation Of the Winged Victory" with
the Greek word signifying union" below,
both being included in a circle. The coli
ors, as authorized by the original decree,
We're as follows: l, green. overprint In
red; 10 |, red and green; 20 !, red and
blue: 20 /. violet and green: dr., blue
and red.
Many of these stamps have now reach
ed the United States from dealers abroad
and are OF very crude appearance, being
Impressed on large pieces of paper, with
out any gum. and looking more like box
labels than stamps. 1t Is probable that
very few collectors will admit the stamps
to their collections, as, while interesting
as curiosities, they were not issued by
any regularly Established government
for real postal duty, and philateists OBJ
ject on general principles to such specu-
lative emissions.
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bility, irritability, nervousness, sleep
lessness, melancholy, "all-gone and
ant-to-he-left-alone' feelings, bluee
and hopelcssness, they should remem-
Der there is one tried and true remedy.
Lydia q. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound at once removes such troubles.
No other female medicine in the
world has received such widespread
and unqualified endorsement.
The needless suffering of women from
diseases peculiar to their sex is terrible
to see. The money which they pay to
doctors who do not help them is an
enormous waste. The pain is cured
and the money is saved by Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
1t is well for women who are i'll to
write Mrs. Pinl,ham. at Lynn, Mass.
The present Mrs. Pinkham is the
daughter-in-law of Lydia e. Pinkhan,
her assistant for many years before her
decease. and for twenty five years
since her advice has been freely given
to sick women. In her great expert
ence, which covers many years, she
has probably had to deal with dozens
of cases just like yours. Her advice
is strictly confidential.
'und Succeeds Where ctksrs Fall,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-21
PUT SIXTEEN DuNGs IN
ONE MHIsKEY BARREL
Sly Trick of Negro Driver
Caught Up With By the
Police.

In the arrest Of John Caldwell. a negro,
by officers Amos, Thurman and Kellam.
the police department. believes that 1T
depredations have been mystery for
weeks and months.
Whskey Is the important thing that
Caldwell Is alleged to be fond of. In fact.
1t is said, he is so fond of the bottled
dynamite that he has. upon occasions too
numerous to mention, corked the liquid
up in bottles and journey fourth to Peni-
Tertiary Bottom where all of the females
there Soiourning partook OF the fluid, and
We're merry therefrom
Caldwell was in Police Court yesterday
morning to answer the charge of being
a suspicious character. His case was
continued without, u hearing until the
Esd OF the month.
But this Is what he will have to face:
Officers Amos. Thurman and Kellam
Penitentiary Bottom had been regularly
receiving pnts and quarts of whiskey
from Caldwell. The bluecoats decided to
watch Caldwell. and 1t was many days
before any clue was advanced. Then the
inventive brain OF Mr.. Amos hit upon
an idea. He went to Mr.. Julian Bossieux,
former member of the Council. and
now with o transfer company in the city,
and learned that the negro worked there,
III transferring dlHerent articles. 1t was
very often the case that whskey was
in the transfer stables in large quanti-
ties. One barrel of the red fluid had
been there for some time. It developed,
upon investigation. that the negrS had
bored holes In this barrel when he want
ed a dram" for himself or the residents
OF the Bottom" and had removed about
half of the contents. His system was an
easy one. He would bore hole in the
barrel, take out u quart of whiskey, aud
IN n A,,l h
the holes-slxteen OF them-up so neatly
that the theft OF the whiskey was not
noticed until the officers mentioned got
busy on the case.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-21
Begin Revival Services.

The Rev. j. A. Thomas. pastor of
Laurel Street Methodist Church, will be-
gin series Of revival services at this
church this morning, to continue ten
days.
Tho Rev. L.. p. Bransford. of Danvlle,
who Is said to BIO flne preacher and
who has been highly successful In evan
gelistic meetings, will assist Mr.. Thomas
and will preach his first sermons at the
church services this morning and to-
night.
The public Is cordially invited to tho
meetings.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Snith-Elrnore.

Mr.. and Mrs. Gilmore. of Brunswick
county, haye issued cards to the mar
riage OF their daughter, NJ. Sue. to Mr..
Lynn Warren Smith. of South HILL Va.
The wedding will take place "wednesday
afternoon, January 31st, at half-past three
o'clock, in Lebanon Methodist Episcopal
Church. Miss Lucille Elmore, sister of
the bride-elect, will be maid of honor,
and Mr.. Decatur Jones will be best man.
After ti.S wedding the bridal party will
drive to the residence OF Mr. t. A.
Smith, the groom-elect's father. where a
reception will DO rendered them.
Miss Gilmore is one of the most charm
Ing young women of her county. Mr.
Smith Is a member of the South Hill
Grocery Company.
They will make their home In South
Hill, Va.
Tucker-Holloway.
The wedding of Miss Margaret v. Hol-
loway to Mr.. James P. Tucker Is an
nounced TO take place at Sacred Heat
Church, this City, January sd, a. II
A. NJ, the Rev. j. q. Y neilley Off
ciating.
The bride Is q very charming and ac-
complished young lady. and the groom
is valued employe of the government,
formerly OF this city, but now of Wash
ington. D. c. The many friends of the
couple wish them much prosperity.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs STucker will leave for an OK
tended trip through the North. They
will reside in Washington, D. T., when
they return.
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An Interesting Meetinr.

The work of the Cooperative Education
Association in the interest of public edu-
cation is known to all who read the
papers. This association has not only
done much to awaken a livelier desire
for advancement in teachers, hut also in
tho parents. On the evening of the Goth
OF this month general meeting of the
association will be held in the blue parlor
of the y. M. G. A.. beginning at O'Clock
Mr.. Joseph Bryan viii preside and all
citizens. as we'll as the members of tho
association, are cordially invited to be
present. Addresses OF interest will be do
livered by prominent persons, and the fu-
ture work OF the association outlined.
This will be n meeting full of opportuni-
ties for good.
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SOCIETY.
{ Continued from Sixth Pase.)

I Continued from faSS.D
punch table were Mrs. Charles E. Borden.
Miss Taylor and Mrs. John Coke. Jr.
Chocolate was poured by Miss Emma
Moorehead Whitfield.
Palms made the background against
which the receiving party stood. The
dining groom and table were aglow with
pink. La France roses. and mignonette
forming the centerpiece. Among the
young ladies assisting were Misses Char
lotte Miller, Katherine Hoge. Carrie Neal,
Cora Younger Bessie Selden. Leila Blair,
Alma Cecil and Rachel Urquhart.
Anniversary Reception.
The congregation OF the Second Pres
byterian Church rendered reception to
DR.. and Mrs. Russell Cecil Friday even
ing In the chapel of the church. the
occasion being the twenty-fifth anniver-
sary of the wedding of the pastor and
his wife.
DIR. and Mrs. Cecil received their friends
standing under a silver bell against a
background of palms and silver Candida
bra. After greetings and congratulations
were over. the ladies of the church pre-
scented the guests of honor with a silver
bowl and asparagus dish on silver tray.
all three pieces being massive in design
md exquisite in workmanship. Mr.. John
S. Munce made the presentation address
in very happy manner, and DR.. Cecil
responded in few well-chosen words of
appreciation.
The occasion was very pleasant and
served to bring out clearly the harmonious
relations that exist between pastor and
people Dr. Cecil has been pastor of the
Second Presbyterian Church for about FIVE
years, and both he and his wife have
greatly endeared themselves to the mem
bers of the church.
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ton. ;sill be held this year In the secor
Presbyterian Church
T'hornton-Welsh.


On Wednesday. January 9th. at $50
P. ", in old st. Johns Church. the
wedding of Miss Anna Greenbank Welsh
and AIR. Alexander Parker Thornton will
be solemnized. The ceremony will be
performed by the pastor, the Rev. Robert
A. Goodwin.
Miss Agnes Bolton Welsh, sister of
the BRIDE will be maid of honor. and Mr..
Grayson D. Thornton. brother of the
groom best man. Mr.. Richard r. Bacon.
the talented organist of ST. Johns. will
preside at the new sweet-toned instru-
ment recently installed. The ushers will
be Messrs. F. NJ. Connors, Jr., r. Leo
Meagher, Br. Thomas G. Pretlow, p.
Kemper Rector, Nathaniel NJ Thornton
and John B. Welsh.
After the service the newly-mnrried
couple will leave for q trip to Florida and
other points in the South.
The bride will be attired in white. with
bridal veil, ETC., and will be given away
BY her father. Mr.. Joseph B. Welsh.
Chairmen's Meeting.
A meeting of the chairmen OF different
tables at the Floral Carnival. has been
called for Friday next in Women's Chris
tian Association Hall, by the president
chairman, Miss Pearl Bodeker.
The correct list OF officers and chair
men, already appointed. follows here:
Miss Pearl Bodeker. president-chairman;
Mrs. Mann s. Valentine, vice-charman;
Miss 2. w. Baldwin. recording secretary;
Mrs. B. A. Blenner. corresponding secra-
tary; Mrs. j. ii. Capers. treasurer.
Chairmen as follows: Mrs. B. p. Wal
ford, Day Nursery; Mrs. n. v. Randolph
and Miss I. Moses. annex to Day Nurse
ry; Mrs. Mann S. ,Quarles. Christian; Mrs.
Edward Crump, Episcopal: Mrs. Chas.
Winger, Baptist; Mrs. C. Smith. Metho-
dist.
The English Lutherans will assist in the
work.
The chairmen for the Presbyterian and
Catholic tables have not yet been appoint
ed. Mrs. w. Gentry. chairman Of restau-
rant committee; Mrs. William M. Wade,
tobacco table: Mrs. Robert Blankinship,
entertainment committed; John REESE. hall,
badge and ticket committee; Mrs. L.. B.
Mason. book and card table; Mrs. Anna
Robin. bureau Of information: Mrs. Big
low, check-room; Mrs. George A. Lynn,
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publication; Mrs. William Grhcme Hnr-
vey and Mrs. william MHybee, decoration.
Tho carnival begins April 18th and will
last two weeks.
Masonic Home Auxiliary.
Tho regular meeting or tho Ladies' Mn
sonic Homo Auxiliary was hold In tho
Masonic Temple Tucsdny morning, jan
unry 10Th, ana the following committees
were appointed for tho year:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Mrs j. s..
Moore, and tho yice-presldent OK tho dr.
ferent masonic Lodges Of tho city.
characterization, Mrs. w. NJ. VIII
Llama; alternate, Mrs. A. o. Burch.
uOUEE COMMITTEE.
Chairman, Mrs. r.. Bloombcrs; Alter
nate, Mrs. n. w. Rpuntrce, Mrs. Carr
johnson, Mrs. J. hchtenstcin, Mrs. q.
.. Brookes, Mrs. j. WeinStcin, Miss J..
Murrey.
GROUNDS.
Chairman-Mrs. II. M Barbour, Mrs
G. u. Elippen, Mrs. Carr Johnson. Mrs
A. II. Fitzcrnld, Mrs. a. o. Burch, Mrs.
Mrs. Nettio Newbury, Mrs. w. A. Cheat
wood, Mira. Charles J. Bilups.
WAYS AND MEANS.
Chairman-Mrs. N. l.. Newburg; Alter
nate. Mrs. j. IL. Fisher
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS.
Chairman-Mrs. w. 8. Murreya Alter
nate Mrs w. G. Shelton, Mrs. A. I'll.
Fitzgerald.
REFRESHMENTS.
Chairman-Mrs. Sarah Peasants, Mrs.
IL N. New. Mrs. Jeff Lamkin.
EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE.
Chairman-Mrs. w. L. Murrey; Alter
nate: Mrs. j. Il. Hughes
VISITING COMMITTEE.
Mrs. Grout.
Church Hill Auxiliary.
Church Hill Auxiliary of the Retreat
for the Sick will hold very important
meeting on "Wednesday, January Gath. at
11:aO o'clock, in the home OF Mrs. Ramon
D. Garcin, No. 2s1s East Broad Street.
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To Be Tried Here.

Sol. Greenstein, who recently escaped
from the Norfolk jail when that building
was on fire. and who was captured in
this city and placed in Jail, will prob
ably be tried hero in the Federal Court.
Greenstein Is held on a charge Of perjury
in reference to q case in bankruptcy. He,
jumped bail in Norfolk and was carried
back to Norfolk by his bondsman. He'
then escaped and was caught hero.