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The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-13

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The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-13

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The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1906-04-13
Spokane n. U.


A fat salary is attractive in the eyes
Of the man who is short.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-02-17
THE BOY AND THE SHARK.
How Plump Little Darky Mar
rOwly Escaped.

How Plump Little Darky Mar
rOwly Escaped.
The yellow fever was raging In the
city of Vera Cruz that year. saws ST,
Nicholas. and one of the large West
Indian liners which arrived on a GER
tain day was obliged to anchor off in
the harbor. A small boat known as
a dingy, f1oated astern, and In this an
active young colored boy of about Is
was busily at work washing off the
seats. The boat lurched over with a
sudden dip as the boy bore his weight
on one of the thwarts, and Pedro
heard a warning shout from the steam
er's deck just in time to give one ter
ritied glance around and to hear a
noise he knew only too well.
without an instant's hesitation he
jumped overheard from the opposite
side Of the boat. For as he looked he
caught sight Of the jaws of a great
shark which, spying this tempting
morsel of plump little darby boy.
had leaped toward the careened boat
with open mouth. So vigorous was
the sharks leap that as Pedro went
over one side Of the boat the shark
Topped in at the other. Not being
used to these surroundings, and miss
ing his prey, he floundered around un-
til his head bore down the gunwale
and he slid from the careening boat
into the sea again before the people
on the steamer could fling a harpoon
at him. Almost as he disappeared
poor Pedro's head popped up on the
opposite side of the boat and, in a
terrible fright, he elambered into the
dingy again, as thoroughly scared a
young darky as ever had narrow es-
cape.
Had he not thus saved himself from
the maneater, help from the steamer
would have been necessary and even
then it is more than probable that the
boy would not have been saved. This
is a remarkable instance of the fepoc-
ity of shark seeking his prey OUT &c
the water.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-02-17

1t is little difficult to realize that
a sweetheart of the poet Goethe was
still living only six years ago; yet
that such was the fact is recalled by
a German writer in L. P.'s Weekly.
Her name was Ulrica Won Leyetzoff.
and at her death In 1899 she was in
her Goth year Goethe met her at
Marienbad. being then %. He fell
seriously in love with the young girl
and proposed for her hand, the grand
duke of SaXe-Weimar acting as his in
termediary.
Naturally enough Ulrica declined the
offer, and Goethe did not press his
suit after the first rebuff. Neyerthe-
less. he could not dismiss the matter
from his mind. as is shown by a let
ter 10 a friend written some consider
able time later. Ulrica herself never
married. She is described as having
heen a woman of much personal
charm and OF strong character.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-02-17

ting him into the division superin-
tendent's office as messenger. That
was ages ago, and now Tom had been
depot master Of the X for fifteen years
at one of its most important western
terminals, and few strangers ever
came in or went out of the terminal
to register any kick. But time had laid
Its hand heavily upon Tom, and he
had grown totally incompetent to per-
form the duties which fell to his lot.
He was, however, a favorite with the
general passenger agent, and even the
president had a kindly feeling toward
the old man. The general passenger
agent had spent several bad half hours
over Old Toms case. He had finally
put off the evil day when summary
action would become necessary, by
giving the old man young and able
assistant. This worked well for the
time being, but traffic increased to
point where it became absolutely nee
essary to have an efficient depot mas
ter.
general passenger agent and told him
that affairs at the depot would have
to move more smoothly.
Il would gladly make some changes
there and at other Places replied the
general passenger agent, IF you
would only supply me with means of
pensioning a few old employees"
You can't pension anyone on this
road" snapped the president, land the
sooner you get that idea out of your
head the better it will be for the serv-
Ice
What shall do with some Of the
old men | have? persisted the general
passenger agent, turn them out to
starve?"
The Y railroad said the presi-
dent. lis not an eleemosynary insti-
tuition. The president, directors and
management of the road owe very
high duty to the stockholders and
bondholders of the road. That duty,
sir. will not permit of our giving away
money where there Is no return"
That's all very well" persisted the
general passenger agent, but what
am to do with the old"
That is not my business" inter
rupted the president. You will be ex-
pected to get the work Of your depart
ment done properly. and it's up to you
to find the way. Besides that, you
must understand that the X railroad
owes no duty to e man who has been
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-02-17
CHAPTER XVI

Twill Mr.. Mallett call on Messrs
DAVIS & Raven, at their Offices, 10 lie
man street, X. c., between and
o'clock to-day They have private in
formation of the greatest value to i'm
part to him"
Ethel leaned over her fathers shout
der and read the telegram.
What can 1t mean, papa? It's very
mysterious. Shall you go? l wish you
would take me with you. shall be in
such state of excitement until you
come back"
Il could not think of taking you to a
place / know nothing of, my dear. 1t
might be inconvenient to have you with
me-"
why, papa, believe you are excited
and curious! 1t is the first time | ever
saw you so interested"
Yes, l am curious. 1t strikes me as
odd that, after living an uneventfu life
for the last twenty years, l should one
day break my vow as to never revisiting
Mallingford Park unless as its owner,
and the next day receive this curious
message. | dare say 1t Is only coinci-
dence; but still 1t is strange and l can't
help connecting the one event with the
other"
Surely there was some strangely ex-
hilarating quality in the atmosphere this
morning, for Ethel went about her bust
ness in a brisker manner than she had
lately. Her nerves were a little bit I'M
strung. too, for, when about o'clock
there came very decided rat-a-t at-tat
at the door, she was worked up to such
g -
almost shrieked aloud. She ran to her
usual post of observation, the stair head,
and was surprised, pleased. sorry, dis
turbed, all in moment, at the sight of
Captain Polling.
She was almost tempted TO send him A
message to the effect that she could not
see him just then; but she had a horror
of deception, and indeed she was really
glad to see him again. few seconds
later she was shaking hands with him.
and her shyness had completely van.
ished.
After the question as to sport there
was an awkward little pause. and Ethel
felt her heart quicken with dread. Shak.
ing herself free from this feeling. she
turned to her visitor.
"You have not asked why papa is not
a. home" she remarked, with a deter
mination to avoid personal topics.
ITO be sure! 1t is Saturday. | had
forgotten! And why is he not at home -
81 will show you why" and she
fetched the telegram and gave it 10 him.
How mysterious. Quite like an
event in a novel; Has Mr.. Mallett any
idea as to what II means?"
"Not bit! I'm expecting him home
soon, and then we shall hear all about
It."
''In which case | had better be off
1t may be private family business, yor
know"
81 don't think papa would mind your
knowing. He looks upon you as a sin
eere friend. You are the only one he
has cultivated within my memory"
Poor Ethel She had unwittingly
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-02-17
RABBI sEN-HIssAR.

Rabbi Ben-Hissar rode one day
Beyond the city gates. His way
Lay toward a spot where his own hand
Had buried deep within the sand
A treasure vast of gems and gold
He dared not trust to man to hold.
But riding in the failing light,
A pallid figure met his sight
An awful shape-he knew full well
Twas the great Angel Azrael.
The dreadful presence froze his breath;
He waited tremblingly for death.
"Fear not" the Angel said: II bear
A message. Rabbi Ben-Hissar,
One thing the Lord hath asked Of thee
To prove thy love and loyalty.
Therefore now | am come to bring
Thy rarest Jewel to thy King"
Rabbi Ben Hissar bowed his head.
"All that have is hisI' he said.
The Angel vanished. All that day
He rode upon his lonely way
Wond erng much what precious stone
God would have chosen for His own.
But when he reached the spot, he found
ANU OlitI manu- huu sOuChCu lhC bAOUHo'
Rabbi Ben-Hissar looked and sighed.
ut was a dreamr' he sadly cried.
81 thought that God would deign to take
OF my poor store for His dear sake.
But twas dream! Ny brightest gem
Would have no luster meet for Him!
Slowly he turned and took his way
Back to the vale where the city lay.
The path was long, but when he came
Unto the street which bore his name
He saw his house stand dark and drear,
No voice of welcome, none of cheer.
He entered and saw what the Lord had
done.
Lo, Death had stricken his only son!
Clay he lay, in the darkened hall,
On the stolid bier with the funeral pail.
The pale death-angel Azrael
Had chosen a jewel that pleased him
well.
Rabbi Ben-Hissar bent his head.
81 thank thee Lord" was all he said.
New York Press.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-02-17

1900 Mn AN.-kCOnIlnueu.l
Every nerve in Paullne's body was vi
orating, aud sense of suffocation came
over her. Had this man at last seen
the advertisement or been told of it?
Ferhaps, too, he had been to those dread.
fui people, DAVIS & Raven, and obtain
ed from them the information that would
rum her. She turned to Jack eagerly.
Don't see them, Jackv' she said,
pieadingly They will keep you all the
afternoon, and we are so comfortable"
Jack felt that his position was hardly
pleasant. If they had asked for him
ne ought to go to them. But still he
admitted that Paulines objection was
quite natural. He could understand her
wish that he should not meet Ethel more
than was necessary.
Very WELL" he acquiesced. mot at
home, Babette"
The trenchwoman retraced her steps
down the long gallery, with a look OF
deep disappointment on her face. She
mad expected so much from the appear
ance OF these people. She had built on
the abrupt termination of this hateful
engagement through them. and now the
chance was lost, utterly lost, just be-
cause she could not bring about the de
sired interview.
Ihis disappointment, coming after her
mornings failure at DAVIS office, broke
down her spirit altogether, and for the
nrst time she began to believe that she
must resign herself to the inevita BILE
that the marriage could not be prevent.
ed, and she must be satisfied with the
poor revenge of depriving Pauline of
her unlawful possessions. She clinched
her teeth with defeated rage as she en-
tered the boudoir
No, madame has not yet returned"
she said, and held the door for them to
pass out into the gallery.
But in that moment of her utter de-
SPAR the tide turned and carried her
on to speedy victory. She preceded Mr..
and Miss Mallett until they reached the
central hall, and then handed them over
to the footman. She stood watching
them as they re-entered the hired car
riage. AS they drove off some one
plucked at her from behind. She turned
round in surprise to meet Mrs. Perkins.
whom she had passed In the corridor,
outside the boudoir, experimenting the
arranging of fresh flowers In the window
stand. The housekeeper's usually norid
face was quite pale, and she jerked out
her words In a curious, breathless way:
"Who are those people you have just
shown out?"
MIR. and Miss Mallett."
They are nothing of the kind! The
gentleman is Sir Godfrey Mailing, Baro-
net, brother Of Sir Paul and uncle to
our present mistress, and the young lady
IL like enough to the family to be his
daughter"
The FrenchwDman stood looking at
her with a gigantic triumph In her face
as she muttered:
AT last--at lastw
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-02-17

employed by 1t for years and who has
not been provident enough to make
some provision for the future"
THAT don't sound like the presi-
dent" muttered the general passenger
agent as he left the office. but l
guess It's all up with old Tom" That
afternoon old Tom responded to his
chiefs summons with the same CHEEKY
face that had endeared him to fellow
employees and to the public. The I'M
suspecting old man began to speak OF
former times and the general passen-
ger agents pluck oozed out of his fin
ger tips.
"Tom," he said, how are you
fixedT
Bully" replied Tom. Were get
ting along famous at the depot, and
don't know how things could be bet
ter"
Little by little the general passenger
agent learned that all old Tom had in
the world to keep himself and wife
from starvation was his salary and a
board cottage on a bleak portion of the
Atlantic coast near Salem, Mass.
you've been working long enough,
Tom," declared the general passenger
agent. The president has suggested
that you retire on half pay. Could you
live on the beach at that price?'
Old Tom was the happiest man alive.
Half pay and life in his seaside cot
tage had been his dream for some
time. Several months after Toms sue
cessor had been appointed the presi.
dent CHANGED to note Toms absence
from the depot. He had misgivings
and hastily sent for the general pas
senger agent
Where's Old Tom Kelly?" he de
manded.
well, you know what you told me
the other day about pensions and get
ting the work of my department done
at any cost l remember you said the
sooner the men understood that the
road didn't want fellows who were
looking for pensions in their old age
the better"
'Oh, l know all about that, but
where's old Tom Kelly? 1 haven't seen
him about the depot of late"
Tom had become entirely incompe-
tent and had to supersede him."
"You don't mean to tell me-" de-
manHed the president angrily, that
you have fired poor old Tom Kelly?
Why, man, he was working for this
road when l was a boy. He was too
good fellow to ever save a cent. and
he never refused to help any man who
needed help and many who didn't.
How in thunder did you dare to fire
the old MANI"
Il did not say that l fired him"
What did you do with him. then?"
We'll, as there was no pension sys
ten on this blamed old road. | pro-
NOTED him"
What's old Tom doing nowY" asked
tie president as a smile of satisfaction
stole over his face.
Il have promoted him to the posi-
ton of advertising representative of
the y road for the town of Salem,
Mass"
ION, you did, did your grunted the
president in satisfaction. AS the gen
eral passenger agent was about to
close the office door the president call
ed to him:
by the way, old Tom was just the
man for that job. Record
Herald.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-02-17

1065-St. Peters church. Westm,r,..
dedicated by Edward the COMES
| sor.
11TO-Thomas a'Becket, archbishop :,
Canterbury, assassinated in N.
cathedral.
lZ'o-lnjunction issued by Prlmate Of
England against public prayer b,
little girls on Christmas day.
1S77-Wickliff divulged his opinion q,
the Pope's mandate
1535-Society Of Jesuits founded ),
Ignatius Loyola.
1652-Catherine Won Bora, wife Of Ma,
tin Luther, died.
1591-Pope Innocent X. died.
loe4-Expulsion of the Jesuits from
Paris.
loo1-Kinsale, Ireland, surrendered +,
the English.
165c-First newspaper sanctioned IN
Russia.
l66l-Earl of Argyle imprisoned 70,
high treason.
1694-Mary, Queen of England, died Of
smallpox.
1709-Empress Elizabeth of Russia
born. Died on this date In 176l
1714-George Whitefeld born.
1737-Singular rising and sinking Of land
noticed at Scarborough, England
1765-James Francis Edward. the Pre-
tender, son of James II. of Eng
land, died.
1773-Meeting at Philadelphia declared
that the Polly, with a cargo Of
tea, should not land.
1S06-Russians entered Bucharest
1809-William e. Gladstone born.
1912-American warship Constitution
captured British ship Java.
1S13-Fire In Buffalo, N. Y, destroyed
100 houses.
1S14-Schooner Carolina blown up ID
Mississippi by the British.
181S-Emperor Alexander of Russia
granted right to peasants to en-
gage in manufacturing.
162S-Procession of free negroes II
Philadelphia escorting an African
prince returning to Liberia.
Rowland Stephenson, British
banker and member Of Parlia.
ment, embezzled $1,000, 900.
1831-Hereditary peerage abolished In
France.
1834-First reformed British Parliament
dissolved.
1835-Battle of Tampa Bay.
1S37-Imperial palace at ST. Petersburg
burned.
1S45-Texas admitted to the Union
S46-Constitutional charter of New
Zealand granted.
1854-Thomas w. Dorr, leader Of DORIS
Rebellion, died.
Observation-Disclosures and capture Of
Canton, China, by English and
French forces.
1859-Lord Macauley died, aged 50.
1S70-Marshal Prim executed at Mad
rid.
1s74-Alphonso XII, father Of the
present ruler, proclaimed King Of
Spain.
1S76-Great railroad accident at Ashts
Dula, Ohio.
1SS4-Severe earthquake felt In Austria
and Spain.
r6S4-Ex-SenatOr James G.. Fair died
-. Several killed in the burning
Of the Delavan house, Albany,
N. Y.
Decentralization treaty between United
States and Brazil ratified.
b. V. Smalley, celebrated jour
nalist, died.
19Oo-Mrs. Isabel A. Mallon Ruth Ash.
more), author, died. Senator
Justin s. Morrill, Of Vermont died,
aged 80.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-02-17
: KeIly's Promotion

~ LID TOM KELLY had worked
W for the X railway for nearly
fifty years. Toms earliest rec
objection was one of the ''chOo choo"
cars whizzing past the window of the
shanty which served as his home and
that of Thomas Kelly, ST., section
hand on the Panhandle division.
When Tom was old enough to run
errands his father succeeded in get
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-02-17
OKLAHOMA CROPS.
In One County Alone They VIII Ex-
coed in Value $4,000 900

In One County Alone They VIII Ex-
coed I'm Value $10,OOO,OoO.
1t Is only few years since the world
was looking on at the rush of settlers
Into the newly opened lands of Okla.
homa. No one then dreamed that one
county alone of the new territory would
produce in 1905 crops in value to exceed
$10,000,000. This is the record of Greer
county, the southwest county of Okla.
homa, for this year.
The cotton crop now on board the
cars or ready to leave the county %
about $1,000 bales, worth $50 a bale
This, with the value of the cotton seed
at SIC a ton, amount to S4,42O 900. The
oat crop is worth fully $1,000 900. The
corn and kafir yield iss worth another
100000.
These leading crops, therefore. exceed
In value $10,O00,000. Besides these there
is half a million bushels of wheat, great
quantities of garden truck, cattle, hogs
horses, poultry, dairy products and
broom corn.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-02-17
Heard 1t Before.

Johnny" said Mr.. Oldham, who
was counting a young widow, you are
a fine, manly little chap"
YES" said the widows small SON.
scornfuAy, that's the same chestnut
all the old guys spring that hang
around here tryin' to cop out MAJ
Cleveland Leader.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-02-17
In a Frenzy.

Just as the collection had been taken
up by old Deacon Sniff one Of tho
members was observed to be dancing
around the pew and wildly pulling nis
hair.
what am de trouble wild Bruddan
SparksT whispered the parson.
"Frenzied finance, pawson," wniS
pered the deacon; "frenzied finance.
"Frenzied financeT
"Sho'. He thought he done droppeo
penny in. de collection, en- now ns'
hnna discobehed ct was q dime"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-02-17

The vitality OF seeds is a constant
source OF establishment TO naturalists.
A pine forest when cleared away IL
often followed by a dense growth of
oaks or birches, but where the seed
comes from Is conjectural.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-02-17

Just TO think" remarked Mr.. Stubb.
stirring his coffee thoughtfully. of the
Russian battleship Kniaz Potemkin
cruising around with red flag at the
mastw
1T Fas rather unusual" replied
Mrs. Stabb. who cares TO buy bat
tleship at auctionT"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-02-17

done to-day, and then the matter shall
be settled one way or the other"
Ethel, blushing, made no reply: and
the captain, leaning forward, his face
all agow with feeling, kissed her with
gentle, lingering kiss.
Heaven bless and keep you, my dar-
lingg'
With these words ringing in her ears,
Ethel watched the captain as he hasten
ed from the room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-07
COURT OF INQUIRY
Will Determine IF Anyone Shall Be
Courtmartialed for Mishap.

Washington. May 6. The navy depart
ment WAS advised today of the ground
ing of the battieship Rhode Island
through a telegram from Capt HarrinE-
ton. commandment at the Norfolk navy
yard. The message reads:
Eat 80 o clock Saturday I received a
telegram by wireless from Capt. Perry
Garst of the Rhode Island stating that
the ship was ashore on York Shoal. The
Mohawk and Hercules tugs) were sent
to him and reached there about O'Clock.
At 40 p. NJ. a wireless message was re-
ce:ved from the Annapolis sent by Brad
ford stating that he was there ard would
make an effort today with a view to
helping the Rhode Island to get afioat.
He also asked for more tugs. l sent the
Wahneta and the Uncas. At go last
night received a wireless dispatch from
Bradford saying that the Rhode Island
made attempt at high tide to afoat
between and o'clock last night. using
her own power with that of the Hercules
ard the Mohawk but failed to get a1oat
The Rhode Island went ashore at near
" high water. drawing about "a feet.
Will make another attempt this morning
at high water"
In view Of the presence on the scene of
four powerful tugs and the fact that the
scene of the grounding is inside the bay
and smooth water the naval officials here
today said they felt no doubt that the
Rhode Island would get off without harm
though it may be necessary to tighten her
by taking Oft some coal and heavy stores
A court of inquiry will be appointed to
ascertain tie cause of the accident and
report whether further action should be
taken against any one who may be re-
sponsiblc. This court. usually appointed
by the commanding officer of the fleet or
squadron. will, in the present case. lin all
probability be named by the secretary of
the navy as the Rhode Island had not vet
been attached to any squadron but was
merely out for shake down. If the
court of inquiry finds any of the officers
responsible a court martial will be ap-
pointed.