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y William Wallace, T.

In his life he forgot that he was blnck
and that he should not dare to lift his
hand against these white boys, who made
his life so miserable. Quickly loosening
the rope from around his waist, he let
1t drop In the water. Then he made
lunge toward Dan, who was coming for
him.
The other half dozen boys saw the
little negroes move, and came swimming
as fast as they could to Dams assistance.
Tom, not seeming to fear them, struck
ont at his enemy's head, but missed him.
Then there followed fight in the water.
all the boys remaining their distance
away to watch the outcome between Dan
and the ''nigger," whom they thought
had no show. Pretty soon Dan gave
Tom stunning blow across the lace,
sending him completely under winter.
Tom felt dizzy for n minute. during
which time Dan, feeling that he had
had enough, gave the signal to his com
rades to withdraw, saying that he
guessed they had given Fust Black quite
all he needed for to-day.
The swimmers, followed by Dan, pulled
for the shore, some 80 feet away. Just
as the foremost of them we're pulling
themselves up on the rocks Dan doubled
up and struggled In the water, n look
Of pain and fear coming over his face as
he did so. Then, with a feeble cry for
help, he sank out of sight
The boys on the rocks stood dumb, the
awfulness of the situation coming over
them. Dan had the cramps-there was
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This declaration caused much laughter
among the boys. ''what2 take your skin
Off Well, then you'll be white. For
your own good we'll duck you, clothes
and ALL" And Dan Malone, the speaker,
pulled the resisting black child along.
Once they got Tom into the water they
began having fun" with him. They
ducked him-head unuer-several times.
Then, not knowing that he could swim,
they pulled him into water over his
head and plunged him down, all swim
ming away to watch him come TO the
top, strangling and struggling. But to
their astonishment the black head did
not at once appear, and Dan, fearing
lest the poor victim of their ugly mis-
chief might be caught with cramps,
quickly swan out to the place where
they had plunged him. But at that mo-
ment Toms body was seen some 80 feet
away, swimming like a fish up stream
away from his tormentors.
.'Ah, ha, the rascal can swiml" cried
one Of the boys. Then all threw them
Dan was ain excellent swimmer, and
rapidly gained on Tom, who was burdened
with heavy clothing and was thus ham,
pered, though had he been given equal
chance with his pursuer he would have
outdistanced him easily.
Only q few minutes passed when Tom
felt the rope around his body pulled
taut- He was captured by Dan. Then
all the feeling of resentment within him
came uppermost, and for the first time
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sunburned face. "You must pardon me
II | am a bit ungallant, for-for-you
came upon me SO suddenly, SO unexpect-
edy, you know"
Princess Malice waved her graceful
hand and. smiling. said: 81 am not ac-
customed to peoples conventionalities.
Being in the habit of debating to others
and of prescribing the rules Of etiquette
l shall with your consent make use of
my prerogative as a princess and tell you
what to do"
II assure you, Princess, that I shall
take the greatest delight and pride In
obeying your wishes. whatever they may
be, for one so fair and innocent as yon
could wish for nothing wrong to be done, .
sait Dick, his look of deep admiration
and reverence expressing more than did
bis gallant words.
You just now made the wish to be-
come king" said the pretty young
Princess. "Were you in earnest2''
Most decidedly yes" declared Dick.
his heart almost in his throat.
Have you thought seriously on the
subjeetf Do you understand the RESPONSE
bilities resting upon the shoulders ana
heart Of so exalted parsonage as a
ruler2' again asked the princess.
'Oh, yes, indeed" answered Dick EN-
phatically.
"Then come with me-" ordered the
Princess. starting to leave the barnloft.
But 1t is raining" began Dick, fear
Ing that they would get drenching
should they go out now.
"Ah, l shall not take you into the
raln," smiled the princess. "Come-fof-
low me If you would have your wish
granted" And she led Dick to the door
Of the barn. To that young mans sur
prise he found a beautiful carriage wait
Ing for him. A driver, wrapped against
the rain, sat in the coachman's seat,
holding the lines of the horses. Dick,
very gently, handed the pretty girl
princess into the carriage; then took his
seat beside her. Without a word from
the princess the driver touched the lines
to the horses backs, and away they
went like the wind.
For long time they rode; then they
stopped on the shore of beautiful bay.
Dick looked about him for familiar land
marks, but the scenery was all strange
to him. The princess gave the order to
alight, which Dick obeyed, handing her
gracefully from the carriage. She con-
Quoted him round curved cliff which
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blood which rushed to 1t. 81 amt ste--
In" he answered; for the accusation was
too much for him to stand. IBIS wood
done belong to Mistah Meyers. He done
bought 1t, so he did"
''Ah, you can't come that on u.s."
declared Bert JONES' coming out of the
water and throwing handful of mud at
Tom. Say, don't you need a bathT'
At this smart piece of wit all the boys
laughed heartily, and Bert continued,
turning to his comrades: Say, boys,
s'pose we give Fast Black dip-a duck
Ing, chr
Sure, let's scrub some of that color
of him." cried Dan Malone.
Then, before Tom could disentangle
he had gone for a bit of rotten log, the
crowd of tormentors we're out of the
water and surrounding him.
We'll give you a Dip" exclaimed one.
Eyes. Wen give you a bath that will
take some Of the color off your black
face" cried another
Then they seized the poor, frightened
fellow, tied the rope he carried around
his waist, and proceeded, amidst Jeers
and threats (the latter made to frighten
Tom, toward the water.
For once Tom demonstrated. He strug-
gled and begged to be let go. ''If you
alls put me In the water an git nah
close wet" he said, in quivering voice,
"Mistah Meyers, he'll don whoop me, he
WILL. He'll mos take de skin right off'n
me, he will"
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no mistake about it--but where was the
boy who would or could rescue him? Each
boy feared to 90 TO his friends relief, for
each knew the difficulty of resculng
person with the cramps from the water.
Each knew how a drowning person Will
grasp round ones neck and pull him I'M
der, unless the rescuer be the larger and
stronger Of the two. And In the case Of
Dan he was very much larger than any
of his companions.
While the group of frightened boys
stood on the rocks watching for Dans
second appearance they saw coming down
the stream with remarkable rapldity the
negro boy whom all had for the moment
forgotten. He was headed for Dan, hav-
Ing seen the boys danger. At the Same
instant Dams head came above water.
His eyes we're starting from his head and
he was strangling. He gave one desper-
ate plunge, then sank again, but not TIL
Tom had reached him. One end OF the
rope was seen floating on the water AMI
the other end appeared to be attached In
some way to Dan. Tom reached out and
grnsped the rope and pulled hard on It,
There was a weight at the other end.
heavy one; so deity tying the end he
held round his own waist Tom swan FOR
the shore.
Right up to the rocks where the boys
we're still standing open-mouthed. Tom
came and clambered up beside them
Here, help me draw dis In" be com
manded, pulling with nil his strength on
the rope which was still attached 10 his
Lody. Then several hands took hold and
In another minute Dan was lying on the
rocks unconscious. The rope which he
had pulled hold Of had become ehtangied
aho for n a ftr0pnf1
Tom when Dan md attacked him was
slip loop. In some way this had got over
his feet and his struggles had drawn the
loop tightly about his feet.
without waiting for orders Tom ran to
the shop and called the smith. who, in
company with several other men, came Mt
once. Dams companions ere hustling
into their clothes while the helpless Dan
still lay on the rocks unconscious.
IL was not long. however, before the
drowned had come to life and Dan was
taken home by his parent. who had
been summoned to the spot OF accident.
Then spread the story OF Toms heroism
throughout the town.
The next day company Of boys, head
ed by Dan, came to the shop and called
upon black Tom. Just what they said 10
him Is uot known, but whatever 1t was
1t made poor black Toms eyes All with
happy tears and as Dan grasped his hand
warmly at parting he was heard to say:
II forgot your color when I learned yes
terday that 1t was you who saved my
life-saved me when l was in the act OF
t1rmenting you. Can you forgive ne
and all my compn nions-for the way we
have treated you7-for though your skin
Is darker than ours, your heart and so1l
Ia whittier than ours"
And from that day Toms life was made
easier and happier. for Dams father took
him out Of the shop In the fall and sent
him to school. and never gain did the
black boy hear taunts from the boys who
had once found such hAlisbt 10 teasing
him.
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projected into the water. In a few min
utes they came upon small, splendldly
rugged little seagoing craft that was fully
equipped for several weeks journey. 1t
was anchored close to the shore, and a
small rowboat was pushed out by strong
sailor who came TO take the princess
and Dick on board.
And for many, many days they sailed
and sailed. sometimes In storm and again
In fair weather; but during all the voy-
age Dick never once saw the princess.
He had the privilege of the vessel could
walk the deck, sit in the cabin, eat his
meals in the little dining saloon; but he
was alone save for the presence of The
officers Of the boat and the crew.
On a fair day they entered a quiet
harbor near the coast of a dazzling Isle
a-bloom with flowers and shady with
great spreading trees. AS Dick went
ashore there came a sound of music;
then through the avenue of trees Dick
beheld a marvellous sight. At the head
of a great and beautiful procession of
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e is very nice. indeed.
To play at having ten;
To bring our cups and sancers out
And invite company.
To set the dainty sugared enkes
All In row so nice;
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a woman. All, how his poor heart beat
as he remembered his dear little sweet
hearth How he used to gather the nrst
spring blossoms for her; how he would
take the choicest apple to school to slip
into her desk. And how he enjoyed being
teased by her, for he knew she liked him
better than any OF the other boys at
school, boys whom she never thought
enough Of TO tease. And as these Femem-
brances came poor unhapL King Dick
buried his head In his pillow and wept
Just as though he were n most miserable
boy instead OF a mighty king.
IT would give this kingdom to anyone
who would give me back - boyhood, my
parents. sister and brother ld-and-my
dear little sweetheart, Minnie. Oh, to go
fishing againl Oh, to go In swimming
with Tom and Frank oh, to play base
balll Oh, to see 1t rain, ald rain. and
rain, and pour, and food and STORM This
perpetual sunshine and summer Is terri
ble--It is torture. l really believe In go
mad unless | can throw up this 5b Of
being king'
Hello, therel What, sleeping1 Why,
don't you know the rain is coming In on
your feetf Come, get up and say howdy
to Teller" And King Di' opened bis
eyes at the voice OF Frank Graves. hls
chum. Then he looked about him in
dazed manner, scarcely realizing that the
kingdom OF Granny Isle had been a
dream.
''Gee, Frank. I'm glad to be a boy
agalnl Lordy, how terrible to be king
and about to be married to a fairy prin.
cess. Terrlblel'' And Dick sprang up.
shaking the hay from his clothes as be
looked out at the rain with happy feel
ing at his heart.
"Ain't this beastly rain?' said FRI :,
shaking some of the stray drops from his
coat.
mo, it's glorious, after all those i've
years that haven't seen a drop" Then
with a laugh Dick sat down near the opt1
window to relate to Frank his reign In
Granny Isle.
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eral strong young men seized him about
the legs and raised him above their
shoulders, crying again; "Long live our
new King Dlckl'
1t took sometime for Dick TO recover
from the excitement and newness of the
situation. Here he found himself In
strange land, among strange people. He
was crowned king on the very day of his
arrival and placed In the throneroom OF
the most magnificent palace he had ever
dreamed of. About him bowed fawning
courtiers, many of whom Dick could see
looked upon him with envy and hatred.
Slaves dressed In the re. al livery bowed
their heads In front OF him md quickly
and silently obeyed every command of
his.
After few days OF reignlng King
Dick, Of Granny Isle, (for such was the
name of the Island where he was ruler
found that being king was not SO pleas
ant. There were laws to make, n1d
much opposition to me laws he wrote
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down in the big lawbook met him on
every hand. There were enemies about
him as thick as fiIes whispering treason-
against the throne. In one part OF the
kingdom was a great famine and King
Dicks heart was made heavy with the
suffering Of his poor hapless subjects;
but being a king he had suddenly become
too selfish to offer money from his own
great treasury to relieve the starving
people.
Thus FIVE years passed by, each day
bringing new worries to King Dick. And
now that he was 10 years old 1t had been
arranged for him to marry the Fairy
Queens daughter, the Princess Malice,
who was his own age. All, and 50 his
boyhood days were to end Not only wns
he king, but he must needs take unto
himself wife.
AS King Dick sat medltatlng one morn
Ing In his room he noticed the sunshine
that streamed In across the rich carpet,
and he now recalled the fact that he had
seen nothing but sunshine since he had
become king of Granny Isle. Then he
knew that his wish to have 1t always rain
at night while he was asleep had been
gratlfied But at that moment he would
have given half his klngly possessions to
see the rain pouring without as 1t used
to do when he was plain little chap at
his boyhoods home In the United Stat S
of America. And not only did he long
for the oldtime rain, clouds and light
ming, but his heart was sad, sad and
crying for the old days and the old dear
ones at home He wished--oh, how he
wished Ito be once more boy to run
and romp and know no other worries than
those that come into the life of a good,
healthy, wholesome American boy who
never sees a king nor fairy. Moreover,
King D'ca did not relish marriage with
the bea Itiful Princess Malice. Though
he admired and honored her very much,
he d. not think she would be the wife to
him that-well, he had TO admit lt--thnt
pretty, teasing. frolicsome Minnie Jones,
his dear little American sweetheart at
school, would be when she should become
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When Dick Was King of Granny Isle
BY MAUD WALKER.

Dick sat in the barnloft on the hay
reading a fairy tale The rain was pour
ing without and Dick could not go fishing
nor swimming nor baseball playing. And
the poor fellow was very lonely, for his
sister Lucy and his small brother Billy
had gone with their mother to the coun-
try the day. before to spend few days
with frienus. Dick, being the eldest son.
was left at home to look after things"
and be company for his father evenings.
But the rain had brought gloom. and
Dick. growing impatient In the house,
witt only Maggie, the cook, for company,
ha.. found an old story-book which he
had not yet read, and had rushed through
the downpour to the barn. where he
buried himself in the solitude of the hay
loft.
After finishing the fairy story, which re-
lated the successful life of young prince
who, through the love of a beautiful fairy
queen, had been made king over beauti-
full island, Dick fell to bordering over
his own life. which, In contrast to that
OF the young prince. was very dull and
uneyentful, indeed. Throwing the book
down and stretching himself on the hay,
he exclaimed alond wish ] could meet
a young fairy maid who would fall in
love with me and make me king over some
beautiful island In the sea!'
Just as Dick said this the rain poured
heavier and heavier and the sky grew
darker and darker, till Dick could hardly
see through the gloom. "A settled deluge
for the remainder of the day." he de-
clared. ''Goodnessl If were only king
| would never stay where the weather Is
bad. l would employ fairies who would
manage the elements judiciously and al
low the rain to full only at night. when
! was sound asleep In my bed"
WELL what say you TO readjusting
things to suit yourself, beginning right
now?" asked the sweetest voice Dick had
ever heard. I'm Princess Maiziee,
daughter of the fairy queen. Adelaide
Verbonni."
Dick Strengthened up and in the great
est establishment looked ut the speaker
wAo had so mysteriously come into the
loft and who stood, marvel of girl
beauty, near him, her purpllsh-blue eyes
fastened questioningly upon his own won
dering orbs.
why, excuse me, Miss-er-er-Prin-
cess-what did you call yourselfr
And Dick sprang to his feet, pink
color OF embarrassment tinting his
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people in carriages. and on foot was
Princess Malice, mounted ON a snow
white steed. She carried small wand
In her hand In the carriage behind her
rode the Fairy Queen, mother of Princess
Malice.
Bowling low before the young princess
Dick expressed his surprise at finding
her already in the land of their destina-
tion. And he dared TO question her re-
garding the manner In which she had
reached there first-again, how she had
managed to leave the boat without his
knowledge since she had gone on board
with him just moment before Its sail
ing.
The princess only smiled and replied:
I'VE fairies have ways which are not
the ways Of people" Then she pre-
scented Dick to her mother and many
distinguished people of the land,
And then a mighty shout arose: Hail
to our new king Long live the young
King Dickl'' And before he could ques-
ton the cause of the demonstration sew
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-12
The Worlds Favorite Fruit

II is estimated by those who know that
the apple is the favorite fruit of the
world. but whether fayorite or not, 1t Is
eaten more than Is any other fruit.
When William the Conqueror went from
Normandy to England, among the many
good things he did was to have large
orchards planted wherever he and his
followers settled, and these orchards con-
sisted principally of apples, the fine
quality that grew SO abundantly in
France.
But Britain must have had apples even
before william the conqueror's time. for
old Glastonbury once went by name
which meant apple orchard" But the
sort of apples grown at that remote time
we have no way of knowing. During
the middle ages the varieties most liked
were. the Costard and Pippin.
The finest apples grown today nre
products Of the United States Of North
America, where the number OF rare
varieties are numerous.
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CONF NDRUMS.

What does Queen victoria's reign of 90
years suggest?
food
When is ferryboat like dogcartf
When It has side wheels
When are mems souls and bankbills
alike?
When past redemption.
Why are theatrical companies like the
American dag?
Because they have stars.
When are teeth aud tobacco alike7
When plugged.
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And as he preached the pretty cow
He gently said 800. soo!"
Then ambling up to her right side
He knelt down with the pail.
Not very far from her hind leg
And close to her long tall
And in another instant
Young Archie, on his head.
Looked about the pasture green.
where 10 that cowr he said.
And from distance by a brook
Old Cow answered and smiled:
'I was by you a bit ago,
Before | kicked. my child.
"And let me give you this advice:
AZ you would milk COW.
Be sure you've got that cows consent.
Also that you know how"
HELENA DAVIS.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-03-15

OF ALL the untruths appear
ing in a modern daily newspaper
that in the Duluth News Tribune,
about the work Of pickpockets
during the meeting of the North
Wisconsin Farmers Association
held here last week, was about
the Worstthat has come to our
notice. According to that paper
nearly every person in town lost
money on that day. Mr.. Maxcy.
of the Bayfield, County bank, is
supposed to have lost 500 which
was taken from his inside coat
pocket, Ed. Peterson, OF the
Washburn Hotel, $50 gold
watch, and others were relieved
of their valuables, The facts
are that there were not to sue
coed two or three petty thefts.
Mr.. Mcclellan, who was so de-
termined that he was touched
for his 5000 diamond stud in this
city, has since found that the
trick was done in Ashland, while
he was on lis way home. This
same paper would have US be-
lieve that all the cashiers of the
churches serving dinner on that
day were short changed, that
one Rev. Fulsom, supposed to be
the pastor of the Congregational
church lost his purse containing
S22, that young man assisting
at the Catholic dinner during
the noon hour lost his gold watch.
Wouldn t that jar you?
ONE of the most substantial
business firms in the city is the
newly organized American Trust
Company, with w. A. Loveland
as President and T. A. Loveland,
Cashier. The partnership OF
Loveland and Preston has been
dissolved, Mr.. Preston retiring
The officers of the new organiza-
ton are now we'll known in this
city and they enjoy the con-
fidence OF ali. A great deal OF
Bayfield, county lands are owned
by them, and they are doing a
splendid business in the real
estate line. Every inducement
is offered the honest and indus
trious settler by this firm. Il
you really want land, it makes
no difference whether you have
money or not, as long as you will
make an honost effort to improve
it, you will be given plenty Of
time in which to pay for j t
There is no reason why all should
not be in possession of a farm
home.
The organizati ton of the brick
company is another step in the
right direction. Articles Of in
corporation have been filed with
the Secretary of State. Shares
have been placed at $50, and
privilege has been given those
who put money into the ole
company, for the purpose Of
making the. test, to apply the
amount paid in, toward shares
in the new organization. This
will give all the originatorsof the
scheme q chance to become
stockholders. Mr.. Kenfeld, who
is the leading spirit in the new
enterprise, says that the stock is
already over-subscribed, and il
will be necessary to stop the sale
This is an indication that the
people have confidence IN the
venture and that 1t is bound to be
a success.
A NUMBER of expressions Of
dissatisfaction have been heard
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-03-15
The Wisconsin journal Of Educa.
ton Celebrates Its Fiftieth
Anniversary.

One of the oldest educational
papers in the United States is the
Wisconsin Journal of Education.
We are just in receipt OF the Jubilee
number celebrating the fiftieth an
niversary of it's publication. We
note therein many interesting
features SUCH as a map and school
and population statistics OF 1856.
President Albert Salisbury of White
water Normal School, the oldest
teacher in active service in the state
contributes the principal article on
"Fifty Years of Educational Pro-
gress in Wisconsin. The half
century's progress in our states
educational work has Deen remark
able and the Journal certainly has
proven a strong factor in this de-
veiopment.