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them, and you said he was awful. Tho
head nurse told US what an ogre was,
I'm sorry he's an ogre. said Maud.
"Iawsl why?' asked Mary Ann
Because he's named after u.s. said Maud.
oh. yes. said Mary Ann. you're named
Lawrence"
What does nc look like?'' questioned
Maud
He's tall and big" said Mary Ann, sand
he's got a turrible temper. but old Mary
Lucas, who takes keer of him. don't mind
cause she's def as a post. She just says
Iassah. and goes-on with her work. Every
day he walks around the grounds for exer-
else. Amt that funny7 reckon he never
done lick OF work in his life. l tell you
what. girls, when we go waikiki a-Sunday,
first thing Wen sneak up there and git
peep mt him.
Il wouldn't Hike To sneak" Said Rosy
II won't sneak. said Maud. "rI walk
right up and look at him. You can sneak
all you want. Mary Ann, but Rosy and
nell walk like we were taught 10 walk at
the asylum
Mercy met cried Mary Ann. ''you don't
mean to say you was taught to walk?
How
This way" said Maud. getting Oft the
| gate and walking across the back yard, her
| head erect, shoulders back arms down at
| the side, She looked graceful and pretty.
kin you do it?' asked Mary Ann of
| Rosy.
Yes" said Rosy.
! Let me see YOU" said Mary Ann.
| SO Rosy jumped off the gate and walked
/ =,
! her head erect, shoulders back hands down
at the side, nothing stiff. picture of NOV
ing. beautiful grace, as had been the blue
| eyed girl.
| Laws said Mary Ann, in admiration.
the asylum is certainly ahead of the noun
| tuns. Maybe when we git off in the woods
| all by ourselves and I've done waded in
! the mash to git you flowers, you aifl up
| and show me how to walk 'sylums fashion,
too. viii your
you couldn't learn in day, Mary Ann, -
| said Maud
| Somebody over at that house is waving
! and calling to you, Mary Ann" said Rosy.
| e reckon she's mad" said Mary Ann.
| though, dear knows, L haven't been here
| nfore'n a minute. Don't forgit bout Sun
day Tell Mrs. Burdette that next Sunday
is my reg'lar Sunday off First we'll go to
| see him and then we'll hunt flowers
| II hope Mrs. Burdette will let US go, said
| Maud, after Mary Ann had left.
II hope she WILL" said Rosy, but she 8
never mentioned Sunday off to me-
I'm tell her about 1T myself. said Maud,
| and I'll tell her that If she doesn't give
| you your Sunday off the boarders will go
back to town and give II out at the asy-
| lum.''
II think I'd rather ask her. said Rosy
st would be more polite.
II heard Mrs. Burdette say yesterday that
ooarders were never polite said Maud,
land If you can't get your Sunday off by
asking for it. Rosy. then I'll talk. She says
she wants me to act like boarder, added
the blue-eyed girl. sagaciously.
Running home in great hurry, Mary
Ann solilouuized happily: First, I'll take
them two to see him, and reckon they'll
sneak we'll me-
LOUISE r. BAKER,
Go be continued next Saturday,
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e~chiefs dwelling. There, to the aston
ishment and shame of his relatives, he ut
tered loud cry and fell 10 the earth. He
knew no more until he found himself de-
serted by all but Manrac, the pale.
Drink this" said the medicine man, put
ting the bowl to the boys lips. Tokee
obeyed, and presently his shame and sor-
row were forgotten in deep sleep.
For several days he remained with the
pale. who nursed him through a severe
fever. When at last he yentured back to
the village he was Stunned by all. The war
riors looked stern, the young people slight
ed him. his mother looked at him sadly.
So, after time, too proud to remain
where he was not wanteds Tokee grew into
the habit of wandering off to Manrac's
home.
The pale welcomed the lad, and made him
useful. It was Tokee now who gathered
the fruit of the -plantain, shared or shot
the small game prepared the meals and
did all the household tasks. In return
Manrac tattoCed some wonderful triangles
of blue and red upon the boys cheeks and
forehead. covered his legs with long, dotted
stripes and made him a gorgeous apron of
beads, feathers, shells and beetle wings.
Some day. when they want a warrior
exclaimed Manrac they Will remember
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-20

that you are tall and strong. and that
your aim is sure, then you will be ready"
And I will show them that I am not
the coward they call me-" replied the boy,
proudly.
Meanwhile, Tokee grew larger and
stronger, but the girls and women ridi-
culed him, and the young men Stunned
him. Only Manrac treated Tokee kindly.
Your time has come" said aged Man
rae one day on his return from the village
Tomorrow all the warriors will march
away to the plain before the forest to
meet the Munras, who have come in great
numbers to drive US from our village"
Silently the pale prepared Tokee for the
coming battle. When at last the boy stood
before him, armed with bow and arrow,
his long spear and his strong knife, the
old man muttered an exclamation of ap-
prevail.
You will see what a grand warrior
will return" said Tokee, as he bounded
away toward the sound of the drums
In less than half an hour the youth re-
turned. His dark face was ashen and his
teeth set. He unslung his CULVER and toss
ed it away; his bow and spear followed.
They drove me back with sticks and
stones" he growled, and our chief spoke
out before them all. You will shame US be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-20

ing on the ground. There, there" cried
the pale. as the boy uttered groan, lit
will soon be over, Tokee."
mo, it will never be over" muttered To-
kee. ''rhey called me coward even my
mother covered her face and turned away
when l fell"
1t was the SUM-" said the old man. as
he stirred a white powder into a clay bowl
Think no more of 1t for one day. it will
be all in the past.
Not for me" replied Tokee. I shall
never forget"
Poor Tokee had just been through the
"ordeal Of the gloves" the painful cere-
moHy through which every Mundrucu youth
who aspires the name of warrior is obliged
to pass.
The gloves or mittens, into which a num-
Der OF singing ants have been placed, are
fitted tightly over the youths hands and
arms and securely fastened. Wearing these
gloves" the youth must visit every dwell
ing in the village, but on no account al
low the slightest sign of suffering to es-
cape him. on the contrary he must sing
and dance. and exchange witty remarks
with friends who accompany him from door
to door, beating drums and watching him
arNiously
Tokee did well until at last lie reached
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-20
why We Say "Hello."

Long. long ago wolves were numerous IN
all parts OF the world, especially in Eng
land. Wolf hunting was a favorite sport
with the gentry. and to Kill wolves was
regarded as the sacred duty OF all English
men. In fact. an old law reads: An
barons must hunt and chase a wolf four
times year"
French was the language of the court at
that time. so the burly old English hunters
used the cry of the French wolf hunters,
which was 'Au loup! Au loupr' (To The
wolff These words heard at distance
sounded like "a loo" but the English. who
always put an II on wherever they pos
sibly can, put ii on the words "A loo" ana
when wOlf-hunting shouted 'Ha-loo.' This
form we use when we call Hello" as no
word has been found that carries so far or
so well hello. For this reason il is the
accepted form of the telephone companies
the world over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-20
The ''Ordea1 of the Gloves"
TELLING OF THE BRAVERY OF YOUNG
ANAZONIAN

TELLING OF THE BRAVERY OF A YOUNG
AMAZONIAN.
In the outskirts of Mundrucu village,
somewhere south of the Amazon river, is
a narrow bridge of slender logs, fastened
to the trees by strong bands made of the
bobuco vine. This bridge spans a chasm
from seventy to 100 feet wide and many
miles long
The only dwelling within sight Of the
bridge is occupied by the pale, or medicine
man of the tribe. 1t is a frail structure.
little more than a leaf-thatched roof raised
on tall poles Under the roof, upon the cross
pieces are hung the paje's odd belong
tngs-his state dress of shells, feathers and
heads. herbs, dry and freshly gathered;
skins small and large; clay vessels of
various sizes. and the wonderful hammock
In which the old spends the greater
part of his life. AT this moment Ii swings
loosely in the breeze Its owner is applying
q greenish ointment to the swollen and
sjshgured arms Of a youth. who Is crouch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-20
It's Going to Rain.

How do / know It is going TO rain,
When the sky is yet SO fair?
The way | tell is by the curls
In my baby's sunny hair.
When they creep and cling about her brow,
Like the tendrils OF Il vine
Tou may search the sky for little cloud,
You may hear the wind In the pine
And so the angels whisper to me,
As we look through the window pane,
And tell baby, and baby tells me,
Just when it is going rain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-20
Dividing the Spoil.
A FABLE REToLD.

The lion, tackal. wolf and fox
Went out among the hills aud rocks
10 hunt-so Aesop sHys-and caught
4 nne young deer, Then first they thought
VI how they fairly might divide
so tine meal Who should decide
What share to each would rightly fall
since some were large and others small?
The Hon was the first TO speak,
For all his comrades looked 80 meek:
Divide this deer In four said he
oh, wise judge" cried the other three
n INKS loyal friends; since l ain king"
The lion said, continuing
Each one. l know, will call Il fair
10 grant 70 me, your king, first share"
The three bowed low. The lion then,
With dignity. remarked again:
As judge. one quarter falls to me"
And bowed once more Less low the three.
AS one who helped to catch the deer
III have to take a share, fear;
Now, let him take the rest. said he,
Who wants me for his enemy"
And thus the jackal wolf and fox
Learned wisdom there among the rocks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-20

HIDDEN PLANETS.
l. How can You mar so beautiful picture?
2. Uncle RuthyeH uses his horse daily.
3. Theresa, turn my music for me- please.
T. You ran us down like everything.
WORD SQUARE.
/. To worry. 2. A howl. 3. Otherwise. {
Something which grows outdoors
NUMERICAL. ENIGMA
l am composed of twelve letters and form the
name OF proclamation which ISSUED January
!, 1863.
My 2, 3, 8, 4 1 is the largest New Eaglaud state
My 8, II, u is two thousand pounds.
My 10 is personal pronoun.
DIAMOND.
l. consonant In rope" 2 4 covering for the
head, 3. What this puzzle is written T. Two
times five. o. consonant in "rope'
RHYMING ENIGMA.
My first is in stand. and also In sat;
My seconds in hand but never in hat:
My third You Will find in the little word 10;
My fourths not in much. but always in few:
My whole you can guess l am sure when you're
told
That l am apt to be seen when the weather fl
cold.
DOUBLE BEHEADINGS.
Behead:
l. Dismal and leave what frightened horse
does; behead me again and l something that Is
every ones head.
.. A part of the whole and leave animal; he
verb.
s. location and I am material for decorations;
behead again and l mark a playing
card.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-20
A Will and a Way.
BY MINERVA spENcER u.Npy
a TALE or Two CLEVER rurs.

Salt and Pepper were two puppies. the,
latest and most mischevous little rascals
that ever lived. They had 10 be banlshed
TO the kitchen. for they chewed up and de-
stroyed SO many articles in the house that
their master said unless the kitchen took
temptation out of their paths they would
have to be sent away to man who knew
how to teach puppies good manners and
good morals as well.
Salt and Pepper did not know what fate
was awaiting them, but frisked and frol-
licked all day long. nearly driving Norah.
the cook, out OF her mind with their "trou-
blesomepess." This was Norah's own word,
and she. should be given all credit for 1t.
One day the butcher came into the kitch-
en- and deposited on the tlble a graceful and
nice-smelling string -,of sausages. You
should have seen the eyes of Salt and Pep
per as the odor of the sausages was waited
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1906-04-19

@ppeHationstae III 9ienitaa, "a. aprtt 1905, con 9
llbr Noraene bis llbr abenbs, In ber Office bee
Gountp Stbatmeifers, int 9srt9tssebauss In str
Staot Seranton.
Srsenb ene QerfOn bic 70 psr;ei4ret oeer bsfsusrt
TT uno es uerdumt ber Appeldtion beisumobnsn obtr
gegen bic gntiheibuna bes NbihdRerS an bas Cons
mon gleas 0eri9t nnerbalb tehn Eaae berHa9 sa
appeairen, ioa fener 9ertbeibiauns gum 3wtds btr
9rlanguug oes 8erages Der esens, Der ibm autsregt
1T, ueruig geben, nenu Qase erboben ptrb, bak CT
Mot eu 0dnher In aaufmannSglern, ETC., ETC., TT.
5as eeies beitimmt ierner, bab 60 bic PFt4t bee
6ountu S6agmeiiters fein fol- fr bic Grbebune auer
i6m geb6rg pom taumdnnii9eu abi4dser etnbsrt4s
Dor benz erften Gag i'm Suh enes ieeeH Sabrts bee
;abIt, penn niht 6innen sebn Taeen NAG 6datawers
ben be;ablt; unb ber befagte S4asmeifer foa pen
irgenb elmer iolen ejens nidbt btret uereen, wsun
er uibt an OSer oOr enem Datum tIas6ar ptrs.
VI. sB. EBattins, aaufman nii8sr abf@dteE
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1906-04-19

VI. as. Battins, saafmdn Htf@sr abi@dtsE
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-02-17

Alexander mnrs Shuui in his "A
Medley of Memories" writes Of an Old
Scotchman whom he knew in his hoy
hood. lie used to drive cattle In Il
lowing, lowered dressing gown, which
had been passed on to him. and he only
shaved his gr!y beard ut long inter
walls. one of my earliest rccullcctiOns
is seeing him biting off the tails of Il
litter of terrier puppies in the court
yard. He was a philosopher in his own
way and with the free run of the Serv-
ants hall and buffers panty he took
life easily.
He ueVer complained. once when
the landlord paid Il morning visit that
parsonage SplaShcd from the drainage
outside the door into Il puddle within,
where some ducklimgS were diSporting
themselves, and the wet was dripping
over him from the blackcncd rHftcrS.
"Why. John was the exclamation,
YOU are in Il terrible state here, We
must have your roof ovcrhauled' AYE.
It's lcttin' in some water was the re
ply but it's gey thick, and they are
bur little drops. AMI | do wccl cncuch
in the bed under my aud umbrclla.'"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-02-17
Salt, the CiNiliHer.

The use of salt as Il necessary sup
ll.mCnt to diet has had much influence
in shaping til" civilization and cXplora-
ton of the world. 1t is most probable
that the oldest trade routes were ere
atcd for the salt traffic, as salt and
incense formed the chief ncceSSares
of the ancient days. This was certain
J" III" ease with the caravan routes in
Lihya and the Sahara. while The mines
of north India were the center of a
large trade before the time of AleXan-
der.
Another interesting fact is that salt
has played Il considerable part in the
distribution of man. When ii became
absolutely necessary to him. as it did
at an early stage of his development.
he was forced to migrate to places
where il could be obtained. This
brought him to the ScaShOrr, where he
gained his ideas of maritime commerce,
Lastly, the preScrvativc effects OF salt
on flesh food made long oceanic voy-
ages possible and thus opened up the
world to commerce and civilization.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-02-17
STREET APPEARANCES.
How They Affect the Improvement
OF Towns.


Habits of mind are responsible for
civic slDthfUiucSs, says the st. Louis
Republic. When the American shall
have b"com" educated to proper
standard of streets the way will be
opened to easy accomplishment of II re
form which, in a material way, lies
closest to urban life, Indirectly opcr-
ateS to Il large extent upon civic moral
ity and Intimately affects national ia
cihticS our Old condition of mind, our
old traditional conceptions and mental
images, while they last forbid any CON
siderable progress. "Strcct' to the
average Imagination calls up an un-
couth opening between houses for traf-
hc. composite of streets pictured in
the memory. UnSccm!y accessories fur
ntSh the picture one of crude uukrmpt-
ness dating back to pioneer times. but
with added Ug.ineSS of detail and more
darkly bcgrimcd,
1t is Impossible not to associate mud
with the idea of street. and the Suggcs-
ton of the word gutter" is one of
filth. Our ideas of civic cleanliness
must undergo renovation before much
municipal Improvement" can be ac-
cOmpliShcd. Street appearances do not
shock the imagination, and until it is
shocked and stimulated we shall per
NIT matters to remain as they are
III" eye which is not offended by dirty
cutters demands no clean ones
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-02-17
HOME TRADE HINTS.

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Nv, 'N'"i' IL CIV 'l'|"'''".
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-02-17

Ireland. He has won reputation as
the apostle of hetero loNy aud the
champion of the paradox. He was de-
tcatcd when he ran not long since for
p seat in the London county council
said: THE fact is Britons diStrust ev.
erything but the commonplace. They
elect mediocritieS. They are afraid of
clever people like myself and Cham
hcr.ain."
The drawing by Max Brcrbohm re-
produred herewith is characteristic Of
the spirit in which Mr. Shaw is regard.
cd by many.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-02-17

Let NJ man think lightly of good.
saying in his heart it will not benefit
ne. Even by the falling of water drops
water pot is fillel.-Buddha
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-02-17

Jm.pa Now. E5u wouldn't marry
me, would You? Miss Sears Most Ger
tam!Y not. Eut why do You ak such a
question: JimSon Just to decide bet
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-07-23
A SUICIDE A BIG ROW
Arthur Foster Used .
Gun in a Quarrel
at Ball Game

A shooting scrape took place at a
Hayden base ball game Sunday after
noon in whichOllie Hubbard was the
victim and Arthur Foster, a COM
paratiye stranger In the community,
the man who did the shooting.
The ball, a 80 calabre, passed
through the tieshy part Of Hubbard's
thigh and the lower portion OF the
abdomen. He was brought to Vinita
this morning aud taken to DIR. Fort
ner's office, where the wound was
dressed and the patient returned
home. Dr. Fortner is of the opinion
that Hubbard will recover from the
effects Of his wounds.
Both men are colored. This morn
ing Foster was still in the community,
and will be arrested just as soon as a
deputy marshal can get out there.
The shooting was the result Of a
quarrel over the game of ball which
was In progress.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-07-23
BIBLE FADING PENALTY.
Mayor Of Pennsylvania Town Adopts
Novel Method Of Furnishing
Offenders.

Lancaster, Pa.-Mayor Mecaskey
has struck upon a method Of dealing
with petty offenders. Instead Of pay
ing a fine hereafter. they will be sem
fenced to read the Bible Hisshonor
began the new system when Thomas
Martin. aged 19, was brought before
him charged with loahng and disor-
derly conduct. Martin thought the
punishment would be fine OF $50 and
was surprised when the mayor said
to the clerk: Have We Bible
handy?"
When one was produced the mayor
turned 10 Martin and said:
Read the first chapter Of Genesis ?
When the prisoner had completed,
Mayor McCaskey said:
"lf YOU promise 10 read a chapter
IN the Bible every day for a moath
IN let you 60"
The mayor repeated the same SEN
tence upon-another prisoner. He hopes
that moral influence may be stronger
than the monetary loss involved in a
fno
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-07-23
CHANGED
Heart Of the City to Be Great
Iy improved and
Beautified.

Or. Williams informs The Chieftain
that very material changes have been
made in the plans for the proposed
bath house, swimming pool, ETC.,
which has been agitatinR the minds
Of Vinita town builders for some
weeks.
The East side and Downingville
we'll proposition has been abandoned
and no longer figures in the deal. Tie
arrangements now being worked out
beats the former plan ten to one. 1t
contemplatesl utilizing the block Of
Of Frisco ground bounded On THE
north by the Frisco track, on the
east by the M, X. q T. track, on the
south by Illinois avenue and on the
west by North Wilson street, and the
proposition is to remove all frame
buildings, and pnt in a modern struct-
ure to accommodate a bath house,
swimming pool, barber shop, soda
fountain stand, Commercial club
rooms, Cherokee club rooms, modern
and up-to-date opera house, public
library, etc.
It is said that Judge Parker, VI X.
Halsell and j. O. Hall are interested
tn making 60 Of this scheme, and II
that be true it will be 60 sure
enough, with Dr. Williams to assist
IN the pnshnV or fhis 0O0d thinu
along.
1t is understood that the Frisco
will donate the use Of the grounds free
as long as they are kept 10 good con-
dtion. In addition to the buildings
there will be walks, promenades and
flower gardens. In other words it ID
to be made place Of beauty and as
long as kept that way the railroad
company will furnish the grounds
without money and without price.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-07-23
BANDIT WILL TOUR WORLD.
Terror Of Hungarian Peasantry in
Former Times to Go on
Exhibition.

Budas sPesth. -Josi Cavanyer, who
25 years ago was the terror and pride
Of Hungary, has arranged to tour the
world under the management Of a
Snowman.
His deeds were celebrated in song
and whole romantic folklore was
built up around this wild son OF the
mountains, who never hurt a woman
or a poor man. out boldly attacked
the castles Of the rich and spent his
booty i'm relief Of distress.
He was finally caught and con-
demned to Imprisonment for life
Once in prison he behaved with ex-
emplary correctness, and during the
20 years he was in confinement earned
the good will and even affection of all
with whom he was brought in con-
tact.
It was at the request Of a bishop
at last that the emperor gave him a
free pardon and remitted the rest Of
his sentence on February 21. He
changed his convict's dress for. the
same robber costume he put OF so
long ago and entered once again into
the life OF the world. But he found
he could not live on his fame with
out showing himself and decided on
a showman's tour.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-07-23
Was Frustrated by the
Prompt Arrival Of
Physicians.

Mrs. Will Highland, who has been
stopping at the Gateway hotel for the
past few days, took poison last night
with suicidal intent, and had it not
been for the prompt arrival and hasty
action Of Drs. Amundson and Nc
Carthy, she would have succeeded in
in her designs. Today she is an aw-
full sick woman but the attending
physicians are hopeful Of her being
out of danger
1t appears that she and her hus-
band, who were only recently married,
have not been living together. Per-
sons at the hotel say she made an ef-
fort to locate her husband last eve
ming, and falling to do SO, took poison
while near the Frisco depot on the
way back to the hotel.