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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22

In the darkness ahead there we're occa-
sional flares of red flames, and from them
assembled long, comet-like tracks of light
that flashed into momentary blazes. The
boom Of the cannon, the wierd shrieking
of the shells and their sharp explosion
blended in one wild DEVILS concert.
The boy from Maine drew back quickly
from the muzzle of the starboard gun No.
OF the United States gunboat Mackinaw.
The old gunner standing rigid drew the
lanyard toward himself with a sudden
Jerk. There was a deafening roar and a
cloud Of choking smoke enveloped the gun
crew. Another shell had been sent into
the solid earthworks Of Fort Fisher.
The boy from Maine rushed forward
through the smoke and thrust the clean
ing rod into the muzzle of the gun. An
other of the crew dashed a pailfull OF
water over the long steel tube. The gun
was reloaded and another shell was hurl-
ed at the spurts of flame ahead. They
had been doing this at intervals since the
early afternoon, and now II was almost
mldnight-midnigh of Christmas eve,
1864.
Cease firing" came a hoarse order
out Of the dark. The gun crew Of No.
flung themselves down on the sloppy deck
with audible signs of relief. The devils
concert did not abate noticeably. The
remaining vessels of the Federal feet
were still exchanging compliments with
Fort Fisher.
The old gunner quickly filled his pipe,
and the glow from the bowl half illumin-
ed his wrinkled face now and then.
PUTS me In mind of a Christmas eve
! spent at the mines In Californy." he
remarked, "only it's just a mite worse"
Don't talk about Christmas" said one
Of the crew In husky voice. "I left
three children at home. They are in bed
now and three little stockings are hanging
above the fireplace same as always,
hope. The wife Is sitting up a while may
be, thinking of me or maybe saying
bit of prayer. Don't like to think of 4
when things are so dubious. What arr
you thinking about. FRITZ"
"Of the Vaterland-some," replied al
unmistakable accent. wat Is the matter
NIT the boyi He Is always talking be
fore"
The boy heard nothing He sprawleC
on the deck with his head on one arm
The smell of the pine trees and the odo
of boiling maple sap was in his nostrlls
He was many hundreds Of miles ava.
from the Mackinaw. of Fort Fisher, bacl
In the Maine woods with a sugaring party
The smoke of the pine-knot fire was ris
ing slowly and the golden brown syrul
Kissed and dubbed In the kettles. Merr.
little shrieks of laughter rang In his ears
She was there, the pink and white of he
face so prettily emphasized by the mini
tippet. How absurdly small those littl
red mittens seemed In comparison witt
his How blue her eyes were Their
was no one looking-just one kiss oil
those lips created solely for the purpose
"Starboard batteries commence firing 7
came the hoarse and relentless order from
the darkness.
none too gentle kick brought tn
boy back to the Mackinsw. but her fac
looked at him for an instant out of tn
gloom. Starboard gun No. again adde
its voice to the DEVILS chorus.
The sky began to turn from black t
gray. "A Christmas present." said tn
gunner grimly as he jerked the lanyard.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22
NEW YEARS AGAIN.
Time for Resolving to Do the Best
You Can.

Time Tor Resolving to Do the Best
You Can.
New Years Is upon us again. Let us
take up the line Of march and make the
best progress we can through another
year. Humanity does not shape an edify-
ing course. Day after day, year after
year, II blunders along. as any days his
tory spelt out in the newspaper will at
test. To blunder along seems to be about
the best the best Of us can do, either as
individuals or as nation 1t Is not
Ideal, but II will answer, If 30 be we can
keep pointed In the right direction and
proceed In a sagacious spirit, sharing the
road with the rest of the folks and not
less compassionate OF their deviation than
Of our own. The greatest goals that men
have reached they have reached by being
stronger than their mistakes. so 1t was
with Lincoln; so with Washington. The
great difference between wayfarers, be-
sides the disparity in locomotive power. is
that some manage to hold to the right d.
rection and to maintain In spite Of blum
ders the essential spirit. That sort inva-
riably get somewhere where 1t Is worth
while to arrive. For the others, speed is
nothing II the direction Is not right. And
to carry along a great load OF baggage
Is far less advantageous than II might be
II our Job was permanent Job. and II
every man Of us was not under contrct to
drop every shred he has and run when
ever his hour strikes.-Harper's Weekly.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22
CHRISTMAS BELLS.

Ring out In Joy. Ginning bells
For In your melody there dwells
The music glad Of Christmas-tide,
On every hearthstone far and wide,
And rosy lips. with laughter sweet,
The happy songs OF life repeat
Ring out In Joy
Ring out In hope, o Ginning bells
For your clear voice OF patience tells
10 waiting hearts who promise yields
No golden fruit Of harvest fields,
Whose garnered grain Of toiiing hand
Lies heaped upon barren land
Ring out In hope
Ring out In grief o Ginning bells
For In your trembling echo dwells
To saddened hearts a thought Of old,
A picture framed In memory's gold.
vanished face beneath the snow,
dream Of LIES sweet long ago
Ring out In grief
Ring out In cheer, o Ginning bells
For In your peals a promise dwells
10 listening hearts that strive to hear
The futures voice Of hope and cheer
For love and Joy will have their birth
As snowdrops spring from icy earth
Ring out In cheer
Ring out In peace, o Ginning bells
For Christmas-tide a message tells
To eager souls that brnvely walt
And loyal hearts too strong for fate
TO crush to earth-oh, listen, then:
It's Peace on earth. good viii to mem
Ring out In peace
Clara Lee Puckette, In Washington Post
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22
BATTLES WITH A HAT PIN.
Chicago Girl Fights Robbers and Saves
$4,000.

QOOOOs
Battling with hat pin against five
highwaymen who attacked her in
broad daylight on a crowded street,
Miss May Gates. cashier in a Chicago
confectionery company, held her as
sailants at bay until the police came
to her rescue. Her resistance saved
her employers $4,000, which she was
bringing from the bank to meet the
company's payroll.
Miss Gates left the bank at noon,
took street car to within a block
of the company's Office and was al
most in the doorway when the five
robbers, masked and armed attacked
and dragged her into an alley, strug-
Cling to wrest from her the handbag
in which she carried the money. By
ISLANDERS rushed to the young woman's
rescue. but the highwaymen drew their
reviewers and fought so desperately
that they were not only defying them
completely but seemed in fair way to
overpower Miss Gates.
Attracted to the spot by the commo-
ton, a half dozen bluecoats and de-
tectives at last entered the fight.
After 20 or 30 shots had been ex-
changed, the robbers attempted to es-
cape on a passing street car. Three
of them eluded the officers. Two, who
gave the names of Harry Farnum and
Harry Baller, were arrested.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22

the sombre, inarticulate manner OF the
peasant. they accepted their sorrow.
These were the early, undeveloped days
of the East. when the railroad and tele-
graph were unknown east Of Quebec. and
but a bi-weekly mail, by horse and ca
leche or sled, carried tidings Of the out
side world. Once navigation closed. the
door was shut upon the jewellers In the
eastern hamlets bordering on the gulf. So
the snow fell In deep drifts. and the light
ers were pack-screwed high above the ice,
which rose and fell with the tides, their
masts looking ghostlike In the dark winter
nights. The once joyous fetes passed I'M
noticed by Pere Nadeau and his wife
Christmas. New Years Day-and they
sat alone and silent, or went about their
daily tasks as best they might. Sometimes
the neighbors called. but while they spoke
Of what was passing; of the cut Of logs,
OF the prospect Of a good years shipping
to come. Of Angeline they spoke no word.
When the summer tides flowed blue and
sparkling once more. Claphas Ouellet EN-
barking his winters cut Of cordwood on
the schooner of the navigator, Octave La
vote. sailed for Quebec, returning after
an absence Of couple Of weeks. He
stepped into the Nadeau dwelling casually
on his return
well, Claphas." said the old man in
greeting, 'your health Is good7"
Eyes, thanks"
"The cordwood sell well7"
"Not bad. Twenty-Five shilllngs."
"see anything of my girl7"
-Yes."
"Is she wellT'
Eyes. Works In hotel"
Hotel? Not with him. them"
"No. She left him quick. He had his
own wife and family, same as Octave
said"
The accused. Didn't speak of coming
back7"
mo. Well, l must go; the old mother
will be anxious by now for me. II she
comes. you Will send me word, eh?'
YES. We viii send you word, Claphas."
When the Margaret Pollock anchored
for cargo thar fall and the news of An
geline's abduction was conveyed to Can
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22

proceed to select partners and dance until
a signal from the leader calls all to march
around the room and back to their places.
Snowball-A large white ball of tissue
paper is suspended well out of the way Of
bric-a-brac. The young girls take turns
at shooting AT this ball with a small rub
Der ball. When hit with sufficient force
II breaks and out falls a shower of small
er white balls, perhaps popcorn balls,
which are gathered and presented as fav-
ors for the next march or dance. As
there should be only about half as many
balls as there are couples dancing, this
will cause scramble among the small
boys who gather them up and who, for
fair dealing. should be kept behind a GER
tain line until the ball receives the shot
that bursts H.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22
sHAKEUP IN THE CABINET.
British Statesmen Are Leaving Their
Positions.

London. The first of the impending
changes in the cabinet to be an
nounced in the resignation Of ]. E.
Ellis. parliamentary secretary to the
Indian Office. He is leaving on ac-
count of i'll health and is going abroad
to recuperate. It is understood Walter
Runciman. parliamentary secretary to
the local government board, will sue
coed him. It is stated that the mar
quis of Ripon. lord of the privy seal,
and Sir II. Fowler, chancellor of the
duchy of Lancaster. will resign, and it
is rumored that Herbert Gladstone
will leave the home office. Sir Henry
Campbell-Bannerman, however, ac-
cording to the latest political gossip,
has decided to remain in the house
of commons, in view of liberal attack
that is about to be made on the upper
house.
Everything, however, appears to
hinge on James Bryce's acceptance of
the post of ambassador to the United
States.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22
Emneror William Mad.

Berlin.-Emperor William has dis
solved the reichstag and ordered new
elections in consequence Of the gov
ernment's defeat by IT'S to 16S votes
on the bill authorizing what the min
istry contends is an adequate number
of troops to end the rebellion In Ger
man Southwest Africa and hold the
colony against a recurrence of the re
volt The clericals. socialists, Poles
and one wing of the radicals voted
against the government, while the con-
servatives, national liberals and mod
crate radicals supported the govern
ment.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22

At the annual dinner of the National
Geographical society. Commander Rob-
ert E. Peary was presented with a gold
medal for having reached the Earth
est north"
President Roosevelt was the guest
Of honor and made the presentation.
The president, in a brief address,
paid tribute to Commander Peary and
took occasion to remark that he was
proud of the fact that an American,
an officer of the American navy, had
reached 'farthest north"
In his response Commander Peary
referred &c the feats Of Abruzzi and
Cagni and said that he had the most
unbounded admiration and respect for
those who devoted their time. their
ability and their money to adding to
human knowledge.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22
CHRISTMAS GAMES.
How 20 Amuse the Children During
the Holidays.

HRISTMAS d ay
games for the chill
dren are as peces-
sary as a plum pud-
ding, and the fol-
lowing will please
them and are well
come to m a n y
grown-upsy says the
Chicago Tribune:
Santa Claus Pack.
All form In line
and march to a
lively strain on the
piano to the next
room, where a table
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22

! fnt hrlda
wv a's o-',-e - -. ana
- - 1,,nher
Strong 'u I'm. a. had heen
camps Oh LAKE o. Sou.. a. his new
Sppon'eu wnaiI Ia "a gray as
. .,,n az n~N Iii email farm and
~ on, Ut. .,.A ,,,a fr,its of his
to,, nrov,ded sbelter for his declining
WI, p-''-1sU "
IT,. . ~ hoo, horn 70 the Ma
d. sSn' ~ crow 70 manhood,
s ~. I,,,hor camps. Al
IT, s,,'..',s- n,.racted nv PROMISES
- 49, 49, - - ,,avment. In lieu
- -. 80 ,he,, soreht the growing
Wet vvhar ,hev left their home they
,,,ora o,ad a., ,ro,,nc,ai fashion; when
,ha,, -o.,,r,ad ~ ,isit only. they we're
cIad IN ytoro clothes and radiant neck
r,oa- a,d tho,. ,sod s+range English, such
~ ID .ha pr Nadeau sick at heart
Fi,ouv oftor nrhridied depreciation Of
tho .,,r.,,,,d,nos In which thev were born
90 hrad tha,, denorted nv schooner and
roeit,ro 6noily into the Orient were seen
no moro
Rpt their daughter Angelina remained
n them brown Of hair and ewes. the trim
ness Of her sunnle form manifest despite
the fashion of dress considered at that
carly neriod Incoming 10 the daughters Of
old France The long. loose blouse, and
short. bomespun flannel kirtle, relics of
Norman neasantrv. which on other women
made them 10 appear squat. failed to hide
her well rounded proportions and maiden
" grace.
She had sharn toneue. had this daugh-
fer of the Nadeaus. and when she was
merry her laughter rang out like sleigh
bells In winters frost Sunday after
noon whom vesners we're over. was the
fine when she would exercise her sharp
,vIt whom with tho other maids of the
hamlet She sought the lumber wharf to
swan words Of bodinage with the lighter
men. deal handlers and trimmers gathered
tbere
There were no frivolities on week days,
however when Angeline MIXED the cows,
ard mode TASTY butter for the Nadeau
table This done she would seat herself
az tho loom which would ring out its
ronid click-clack TO the push of her Wig
orous foot as II turned ont It's webs of
unon flannel or catelonne for village con-
s,nntion she ,yas as onick with her
IittIa hands and feet as with that biting.
scornf,I toncro Of hers
rvorv ,oar as tba big shin Marearet
poIloct anchored of the shore for cargo.
Cantain Locke would nav her visit the
,,,o,,o,t Ia sat foot ON land Clean
shoyon hnt-For n frinre Of fierce red whis-
lars bis face was vast and lurid as the
-ot+Irr s,,,, 10 u,ore hroadcloth an such
oooosiors ,,,,th n baaver hat as high as an
o.a,,,o.,. ohi,,ra,,. his shirt-front rIvaling
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22

The best Of all gifts at the present time
Is yourself Make yourself In some way
more pleasant and helpful to others. You
may have been neglectful of them; be
mindful henceforth. You may be quick
in temper and have spoken hastily; put
on restraint and speak kindly now. Re
strain all evil habits and make yourself
Joy and a help to others. They will bless
you.-United Presbyterian.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22

time as Angelina would consent to be-
come the mistress. Alas for his hopes I;
he girl had Of late become contemptuous
Of the prospect.
Its bad enough here by the sea, but
St. Angelo. with nothing but the big
woods to see-bah p
les all that Boisyert," said Claphas
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22
Johnny,s suggestion.

Johnny ION Christmas eve)-Mamma.
can't you give the baby something to
make him sleep tonight
Mamma-Why, Johnny7
Johnny--Because If Santa Claus hears
him yelling. he might think we're all just
as bad.-Current Literature.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22

Sunday School Teacher illustrating
the workings Of conscience)-what Is 1t,
children. that makes you feel uncomfort-
able when you have eaten all your Christ
mas candy and not given any Of IL to your
little friends who had none Of their own
Little Ethel Beenthere-Tuma ache,
ma'am.7Judge.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22
BOY is NOT MURDERER.
Despite Confession That He Is Slayer
of bona Gilman.

of bona Gilman.
Dayton, Ohio, Dec. 17.-David Curtis,
the half-witted newsboy held as re-
suit of his own statement that he is
the slayer of Dona Gilman, has been
released on the ground that the prose
cution had failed to show that he was
connected with the crime.
Expert miscroscopists, after a thor
ough examination, today reported that
Dona Gilman was criminally assaulted.
This settled all contentious respect
ing a motive for the murder. for the
commission Of which several persons,
including members of her family, were
under arrest.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22

The mistietoe above the door
Expectant SWANS were viewing.
maid passed through, but she was Lore
Than thirty. Nothin' doingl
-Philadelphia Press
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22
Vanishing Pomp.

How worldly. pride kin pass away,
is takin fob my tex.
What Is a Christmas tree one day
Is kindlin' wood de mex.
Washington Star.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22

Tommy-Santa Claus is coming to din
ner tonight.
Eisie-Ohl How do you knowf
Tommy-Ma told me white-haired old
gentleman was coming aud we'd have to
be very good.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-22

The British government gets an in
come of s250O0,000 from railways,
river boats and forests Of India.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
PACkW

Packwood, May 30.-Dr. E. w. Nc
Claim was professional caller at Lib
ertyville few days ago.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John
Conger May 16.
Albert Severt Fremont was recent
visitor here.
Mrs Samuel Anderson, who suffered
airy has regained her speech, and is
also able to walk. with help.
Mr.. and and Mrs. R. H. Keller are
visiting their son and family at Omar
go, Ill. They attended the soldiers en-
campment at Galesburg last week
Mr.. Weller is an Illinois veteran.
Rev. %. G.. circuit delivered the
memorial address Sunday. The vet
Grams marched from the hall to the
church under the folds of starry flag
preceded by the martial band. Two OF
their numbers have joined the silent
majority since last memorial day
School closed Friday with interest
ing exercises, and an abundant din
ner. Owing to the rain in the morn
ing the picnic in the grove had tc
be abandoned. The Pleasant Hill
united with the Packwood school and
the pupils were a credit to themselves
and teacher, Miss Erwin.
A. ministerial party, composed OF
Rev. circuit, Rev. Davis. Rev. Petit
and Rev. Paris visited Skunk river a
few days ago In the capacity of fish,
ermen. They succeeded in leaving al
the fish in the river, but report jolly
good time.
Monday on Professional business, re-
turning Tuesday.
A daughter was born to Mr.. an6
Mrs. Swan Nelsop, Max ~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
FAVOR The
LOCK CANAL
MINORITY OF SENATE COMMIT
TEE ON INTERocEANlc CANALS
SUBMITS REPORT.

Washington. D. c., May 2s.-In the
recommendation of the construc-
lion Of lock canal across
the lsthmus Of Panama, the minority
OF the senate committee on interocean-
1c canals has drafted an exhaustive re-
port, which was substituted to the SEN
ate today by Chairman Willard. One Of
the chief arguments mads in favor of
the lock canal is that the Spooner act
shows that congress intedded that
should be the type, although the au-
thority to decide was conferred upon
the President.
The minority report says: "The
President, having taken the advice of
competent engineers, and of the canal
commission, has recommended that it
is advisable to construct a lock canal"
The minority declares that the only
question presented is whether congress
will annul the action of the President
or shall simply hold it's hands and al
low the President to exercise the pow
er which has heretofore been conferred
upon him.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
kiLRoURNE.

Kilbourne, May 30.-Miss Hal Skin
ner, who has been spending the win
ter at Winterset, studying music, ar
rived home Saturday.
Quite number Of men are here,
putting in a railroad bridge across
the creek.
Messrs. woodrow. Dick Skinner,
Charley and Frank Ramsey, were
delegates to the republican county
convention, held in Keosauqua.
Miss Mabel Sanderson Of Keosau-
qua, visited the past week with a
number of friends in this place.
Miss Jennie HOFFMAN of ,Douds, is
visiting her friend, Miss Grace Por-
ter. of this place.
DR.. Sherman was a professional
caller in town Sunday.
Miss Sadie Wilson, on account OF
sickness, was taken Monday to the
home of her brother Will across the
river.
Sheriff Ramsey was business call
err here the last week. He bought the
old, Buckmaster farm, for which he
paid $500. and will take possession
the first Of January
Miss Edna Day, of Keosauqua, visit
ed at the Porter home last week.
The Sunday school has formed a
new class, with Miss Grace Porter as
teacher.
Preaching next Sunday night by
Rev. Williams.
| John Taylor is building a barn for
Arnold Barker,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
BOLTON.

Bolton, May 29.-The mines run full
time last week. A number Of new
men secured work.
John P. Reese and William Baxter
We're in town on Saturday on mining
business.
]. H. F'rederickson Of Hilton moved
his family here this week.
Miss Charlotte Wilson attended the
alumni in Beacon on Monday.
Foster Kesinger and son Charles of
Pekay, moved their families here this
week.
The young people enjoyed them
selves with a dance in the Mcdowell
building on Thursday night. Music for
the occasion was furnished by the Kes-
singer ocrestra.
Miss, Gladys Ray of Des Moines. is
visiting in town this week, the guest
of Miss Charlotte Wilson.
Miss Annie Young of Valley juno
ton visited in town this week with
friends.
Miss Annie Allen of Abba, visited
this week at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Wilson.
John Lambert Of Abba, spent part
of the week with his friend, ]. Bales.
L. G. Bolton, general manager OF the
mines was here Saturday and paid the
miners.
MIS-. y. r. heIlt Speul souAlody "iIAA
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Swift
ger, southeast of Oskaloosa.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Long spent Satur-
day evening in Oskaloosa-
Miss VERNE Carpenter Of Beacon,
visited at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. E. Kent on Sunday.
The Bolton miners are. pleased to
note the denomination of John F.
Lacey to congress, as they look to him
as their best friend.
Richard Whittle returned on Satur-
day from an extended visit to Keb and
Ottumwa.
Farmers in this locality inform us
they have the best stand Of corn they
have had for number Of years; also
prospect for good fruit crop.