The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-04

opposite me at the table. The sea
breeze had given her fine appetite;
for noticed she helped herself very
literally to lobster lnayonaise and
sliced cucumbers, and aished with
half watermelon and glasses of
milk. Later on we went to the pavil-
ion to listen to the music. There
were several liberal treaters among the
young men, and Agness got several
pounds of salt water taffy, and at least
tour portions of ice cream. l am sure
she would have eaten more had an
opportunity presented itself. At
about nine p m. the younger folks
went to an Asbury Park hotel to have
some Little Necks; and L should not
be at all surprised if they had had a
bottle OF budWeiser with it. This last,
however, is merely one of my base in
situations, and very likely without
foundation. The next morning Agness
felt indispOsed, doctor had to be
called in, and we did not see her for
two days. Isn't it wonderful what our
young girls will do for their health?
Mrs. Nation, in whom my friend
Frank Heliograms takes such lively
interest, was also there for two days.
The pious folks who run Ocean Grove
had strongly cautioned her against
making any scenes. That would have
been very improper in the sanity at
mosphere of tn. place, and, certainly,
was not needed there Mrs. Nation
cheerfully promised to be good and
went bathing. For a while she
jumped and splashed about in high
glee: but that kind of amusement was
too tame for her, and she looked about
for something more exciting. 1t was
quickly discovered, for there were lots
of fellows on the sand who smoked
cigaretts. Out Of the water came
Carrie. Now, Mrs. Nation is no sylph,
and with the salt water dropping down
her cap, she presented very amusing
appearance. Of course, would not
presume to describe any lady in bath
ing costume, but l was SO fascinated
by this lady's appearance, that l took
out my manuscript paper and made a
rough sketch of her So far, hardly
anybody besides me knew of Mrs
Nations presence, but when she came
oe ho for re g
with the men against the evil of smok'
ing in general, and cigarette smoking
IN particular, she was soon recognized
and surrounded by cheering crow6
who applauded all her preaching t(
: the echo. l admit that Mrs. Nation
spoke to the smokers in a kind an(
motherly way, and, thinking of he
promise, she did not even slap the Gig
arettes out of their mouths. When sh'
! had her say, she went back int
the water, only to come out again il
!, few minutes with fresh sermons
1 When there are souls to be saved, Carrie
Q is going to do it.
: Later OH 1 walked with Mrs. Natiol
s on the boardwalk; for was some
q what acquainted with her.
"Why didn't you keep your prom
q isei" was one of my questions.
+, "Oh, these dear, good people o
r Ocean Grove! They mean SO well
But when l see all these young fellow
on the straight road to everlasting
perdition, l cannot keep quiet, an
J. must at least make the attemp
t to save them. Carrie Nation neve
y has and never will make compac
n with the devil In any form or shape!
l. The temptation to try her wa
e strong in me and-I succumbed to i
d Putting cigar in my mouth, l too
If out my match box. Mrs. Natio
stopped, looked at me in amazemen
u folded her arms and shouted:
n "Such an impudencel Are you g
n ing crazy? You surely have not gc
the idea in your head that you ca
y smoke white walking with newt
Dr. me! Throw away that nasty weet
o, Quickp
X "Why, yes ma'aml think smokin
~ will greatly increase the delight fe
T. in walking with the charming Mr.
q Nationl With your permission, 1 sha
at now light the cigar"
De "YOu are the most ill-natured man
OF have met in q long whilel l wash n
It hands Of you'll Good-byp
lgl sOne minute. it you please. Mi