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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
HOW BEATRICE AND SCRAP
GAVE A BENEFIT.
BY STELLA JAMES.

Beatrice and Scrap were having a con-
fdential talk on the sidewalk.
Scrap" said Beatrice, "somefn' Is the
matter wifi my faver This morning be-
fore he went to the mill he picked me
up in his arms and gave me big kiss.
Just like every morning, men he stood
me down on the floor and looked at
me hard, an he said: 'Trix. wy isn't
your hair combed? Men I told him
1t was cause Bridget didn't ever have
time an 1 didn't have any comb for my
own self. An he said. Trix wy is your
dress so soiled and torn?' Just as If. Scrap,
he hadn't ever see 1t that way before,
and It's that way most always. An
told him cause Bridget didn't have time
to wash an mend It an didn't have
any better ones. Men, he looked 50
sorry An I told him If he would only
get me a mamma I would have my hair
combed and my dress clean every day
An he looked sorrier than ever, an he
said he didn't have money enough to even
get housekeeper that was worth any
thing. to say nothing of a mamma. and
ne went on to the mill walking all slow
and stopped over like old Mr. Thomas
an not like my nice straight daddy at
all. An tell you what it is. Scrap"
Vow inquired Scrap.
We has got to make some moneyw
and she shook her finger at him SO en-
phatlcaily that Scrap skipped off the
step and danced up and down in front
OF his little mistress crying: How, how,
now! In very excited voice
Il don't know exactly how, Scrap IN
less we can find theater."
WOW. WOW, vow" asked Scrap Wow
Is the dog for what.
"A theater." repeated Beatrice ITS a.
we'll al don't exactly know what It Is.
Scrap. but Mr.. Burr said that he saw a dog
once at a theater that couldn't do as nice
TICKS as you" Scrap laughed at himself
approvingiy, AN Mr.. Burr said that that
cog and his mistress made a lot of money
so suppose It's something like a church or
something where there Is a place up in
Iroht Tor dog to do tricks before a whole
CONGO ger ga-shun Of people Would You
ike that. Scrap?
zap, zap. yap!" said Scrap delighted
with the prospect. He had been to
G en-, once and had had great fun play
the great amusement of the people.
It's good thing" said Beatrice, that
Bridget Is too busy to look after me any
a theater. Oh. here come the college girls
scrap! Let's go and ask EN- where there
is theater."
The college was three miles out OF the
where Beatrice lived. And the girls al
ways took the car at that corner because
1t was the nearest to the railway station.
On one golden day Beatrice had gone on
Ihe trolley with her father clear out past
the college. and there had been MANY girls
on the car who had smiled at her Since
that day Beatrice had called every pretty
Well-dressed young lady she saw "a college
girl But these really were college girls
on the corner. They were laughing and
talking together merrily Beatrice was
seized with sudden fit OF shyness when
she was within speaking distance, and If it
hod ,of hne 70, 49,
have run away again. But Scrap walked
up to the prettiest girl. stood on his hind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
BOTHERSOME MANNERS.
BY DORIS WEBB.

BY DORIS WEBB.
The little maiden stirred her cup.
I'm sorry l was well brought up.
II had not been taught to be
Polite when l was out to tea,
I'd ask you II you'd let me take
Another piece Of raisin cake"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
BEATRICE AND SCRAP.


legs. made her little bow. and offered his
paw.
oh, you cunning dog!' cried the prettiest
girl. then she shook hands with him grave
ly, and all the other girls followed her ex-
ample, and one of them gave Scrap a cara
mel.
you. Scrap" she said in a clear shriii little
voice, and then all the girls turned from
Scrap to look at her.
zap. you," said Scrap politely.
els he your little dog?' asked the pref
test girl, winningly.
Yes said Beatrice. And please. please
could you tell me where there is a theater?'
"A theater!' exclaimed all the girls in a
chorus
Yes, please" said Bea trice slowly
II never heard of one in this benighted
town." said one Of the girls. then when
she saw Beatrice's bright little face cloud
over, she added. but 1 dare say there Is
one"
What did you want Of a theater, dear?"
asked the prettiest girl.
Mr.. Burr said that he saw q dog tn a
theater that couldn't do tricks any better
than Scrap, and / thought II could ma
one maybe Scrap and I could earn some
money, whole lot. maybe enough to buy
q whole new mother. or else housekeeper
that was worth something.
The girls looked at each other. Then the
prettiest one said: We will find you q
theater. dear. Gould you 60 as far away
as the college?"
ON. yes, Sa1Q bedtTlCc cd6SiiS. DiiOSCt
let's us run in the street all day long. and
she hardly ever calls us in to lunch. and
fayer takes his to the mill"
well, the cars coming so We must go
now but tomorrow at 1 o. clock will you be
at this corner with Scrap. and we will take
you up to the college theater for three
hours and bring you back again."
.'Oh, goodiei Goodie!" cried Beatrice dane
ing up and down. "Oh thank you. thank
you!"
Put on your prettiest Dress" called the
prettiest girl as she entered the car.
1--WE won't tell daddy Scrap" said
Beatrice But maybe We'll find him new
mamma all ourselves and 'sprise him."
1t was Bridget's night out. and Beatrice
and her father took laborious stitches In
the only clean little dress she possessed;
but Beatrice kept her secret.
At meeting of the Students Association
that evening the prettiest girl told the story
of Beatrice and Scrap, and every girl
laughed and cried over her version OF It, for
she had the gift Of story telling. 1t was
voted that Beatrice and Scrap should give
a benefit in the college hall the next day,
| the admission to be 10 cents. and the pro-
ceeds to go toward the procuring Of q
housekeeper that was worth something. A
committee was appointed to look after the
| entertainment, another to arrange recep-
| ton to meet the stars after the perform
ance, still another to cooperate with Beat
| rice in securing hOnsekeeper.
' The next afternoon-it was "Wednesday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
A QUEER HABIT.

New Jersey dog has most peculiar
habit, which is that regularly every Sun
day and holiday he fights with some OF his
canine friends. Ordinary days he is the
most quiet and peaceable dog imaginable
and would no more think Of picking quar-
rel than Of refusing bone. But always
on Sundays and holidays that 1t is he cele-
brates. Out he starts spelling for a hight
tail erect and hair bristling. He never fails
to find one. either!
Why he does this no one has ever been
able to find out, but there seems to be
something in the air on those special days
that excites his fighting instincts. and he
never misses an opportunity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
ONE WAY TO GET OUT OF 1T.

Johnny took his seat in the arithmetic
class. and the teacher Immediately asked
for the daily exercises. Johnny hadn't done
any, principally because a ball game had
proved too fascinating. and then, besides,
he wasn't particularly sure which one he
ought to do.
John" said the eacher sternly. where
Is your exercise?"
John caught one terrible glance and re-
solved to say nothing about the ball game.
"You told us yesterday we were to do the
eighteenth. But Jimmy Smith said last
night 1T was the seventeenth"
well. you've brought nothing at all, -
said the teacher.
please, sir, I was afraid I'd DIDO the
wrong one. so 1 didn't do any" gasped
Johnny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20

HIDDEN BIRDS. -..
/. He tall youth, awkward and shy, but
with very pleasing face. 2. You VIII find some
milk for the cats In a white bowl in the pantry.
3. wish you would call Rob IN the house; I want
TO speak TO hun. 4. Bercft Of her calf the poor
rent the air with her dismal cries. f'
DIAMOND.
/. consonant in buying" 2. A neckpiece for
women. 3. Not old. 4. Also. s. consonant in
buying"
CHARADE. t-
Ny second. quite independently of my first. cries
good morrow to the world Ny whole Is a truth
teller. though variable in statements
RHYMING ENIGMA.
My first Is in reptile not in snake:
My second Is in pond, but not In lake:
My third Is in barn. but not In house:
My fourth is in dog. hut not in mouse;
My whole Is a part OF an islands name,
Very well known In historic fame.
WORDS WITHIN WORDS.
l. An occurrence In three and ten. 2 A
card In running games. 3. To speak in q pantry.
T. High spirits In kindred.
QUERY.
I taken from n mine. confined in a prism
and used every day by everybody. What am II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
BOY LOGIC.
BY MAY JACKSO


We boys like the Anril showers
All the drilling and the swishins.
For It's Just the finest weather
For II chap to 20 a-tshing.
Then for building dams and sluices
OR exploring new made lakes
There is nothing like freshet;
Such lot of sport II makes.
All the flowers love the showers.
Trees. and grass. and Ike OF that,
All except the giddy roses
on my sisters Sunday hat
Seems as II the birds sang sweetest
Just when il has stOpDtd II raining.
And they think and shake their feathers
They are not a bit complaining
But they don't look half so draggled,
You can Just depend upon 1t.
As the stif and silent pigeon.
On my mother rain -dreuChed bonnet
Now II looks to me just this way
That those Jolly April showers
Were not meant for hats and bonnets
But for living birds and flowers.
So there comes another question,
VIII some woman answer thatt
Is a bird that loves the rain drops
Ever meant to trim hat!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
WHEN REGGIE TELLS
STORY.

You have to do what he thinks right;
You can't sit still to hear his tale;
You have to Join him in the flight,
Or else the fun Is sure to fail,
When Reggie tells a story.
There comes the bear he cries in glee,
Nurse. you're the bear; get on the floor;
Here. Amy, You must stand by me,
And hug me tight at nurses roar.
When say bang, the gun goes on.
I've killed You, nurse, but move your head
And give a little, tiny eough
To let US know when you are dead.
Then. Amy. I must kiss your hand.
And here's ring for you to carry.
And over there's the Princes land,
Where you and shall marry"
And then nurse runs: the Prince runs after.
And brandishes his dreadful gun.
Wine Amy jumps and screams with laughter.
az mix We has the m0ofest fun-
When WegHy tells . stow" =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
DISAPPOINTED.

Dorothy. aged three. was to be taken on
her first long trip. She seemed most in
terested when told that she was on ferry
boat. After few moments her mother no.
ticed a look of disappointment come over
her little girls face. Asking the reason,
Dorothy said:
Where are they, mother"
''Who?" asked her mother.
why, mother, you told me this was a
fairy boat, and I've looked and looked and
can't find single fairy" sighed dear little
Dorothy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20

and a college hoiiday-promptly at half past
2 Beatrice and Scrap looked in the faces
of a large, eager and sympathetic audience.
Beatrice had on her little clean dress. and
the prettiest girl had combed her hair and
put on a ''be-yu-tiful ribbon" Scrap had
q gay red ribbon round his talented neck
The prettiest girl made speech. which all
the girls applauded vigorously. Then Bea-
trice. in a very serious high voice. shouted
her orders to Scrap. He jumped through
the hoop found a ball, played hide and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
A SPRING MIRACLE.

BY DORIS WEBB.
In the wood a flock of snowfakes
prifted down among the trees
oh he, LIE. You're very tardy.
This is April laughed the breeze
Dear. oh dear the snowfakes whispered,
How the saucv leaves Will tease.
HUSH" they said. and In an instant
Changed TO fair anetnonies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
BY MARIETTA NJ. ANDREWS.

Here little Jack and Julia, and their English is
peculiar
CA point their warmest friend could not dispute).
Yet readily make out just what they talk about,
In spite of disregard for Latin root!
1t is tacitly agreed that they may say 81 seed"
When we should say Il saw" beyond doubt;
And it seems quite right that where must say
II might"
Little Jack and little Julia say II mought"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-12-19
FlShormen'S Luck!

Jim Hartman, George Rice and a
number of others we're out spearing
pickerel on Sunday and succeeded in
landing upwards of twenty good sized
fish which they placed in heap on
the ice near them. It seems that the
ice at this place was particularly thin
and when the boys gathered around
the fish to count and admire them the
ice would not stand for tit cracked
and settled on the bottom. While the
water was not very deep where they
went down it was of sufficient depth
for the pickerel to swim in, and most
of them we're alive. They of course
jumped at the opportunity to scoot
and scooted, and out of the pile but
three were saved. These were small
ones and the boys were so disguised
with their luck that they threw them
away and returned home empty
handed and waterlogged. Jim Hart
man contracted rheumatism in his
game leg and George Rice lumbago
in his back. All declare that never
more will they go fishing on Sun
day.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-12-19
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
rlr. $. Peterson and Mrs. Waite w,
Ross Take Wedding Vows in
Minneapolis Tuesday,.
rlr. and Mrs. Peterson Leave on
Same Day for California to
Spend Winter n0nths.

>. Peterson, senior, and Mrs.
Waite W. Ross, both of Princeton,
were married at 3 O 'clock on Tuesday
afternoon at the Rogers hotel, Mime
apolis, Rev. George A. Swertfager of
the Princeton Congregational church
performing the ceremony. Mr.. and
Mrs. S. S. Peterson were the wit
nesses. The parlor in which the rites
were solemnized was tastefully decor
ated in red and green.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peterson left upon
the evening of the same day for Cali
forn1a, where they intend passing the
winter. '
Many friends of Mr.. Peterson and
Mrs. Ross were at the Princeton
depot on Tuesday morning to bid
them farewell and emphasized their
good wishes with showers of rice, old
shoes, etc., besides FASTING hundred
or more hearts upon the baggage of
their departing friends.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-12-19
Seven Loaves for Twenty-Five Cents.

From now on we will give seven
loaves of bread for rs cents. The
reason we can give you seven loaves
for rs cents without cutting down in
weight or quality is easily explained.
We sell a great deal of bread besides
shipping to neighboring towns, and
by selling so much it makes it pos
sible for us to make this offer to the
public. Along with this we wish to
call your attention to the fact that we
carry the best line of pastry baking
in town aud a small purchase of our
goods as trial will undoubtedly
convince you that this statement is a
true one, as we'll as getting value
received for your money. Hunts
bakery is new, neat and clean and
stands ready to satisfy the wants of
the trade both in fancy and plain
baking. Your cakes for Christmas
will receive prompt attention if you
place your order with US. Hunts
Bakery and Lunch Room.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-12-19
A GOOD WOMAN DIES
Mrs. Chas. Elder Succumbs to Ty phoid
Pneumonia After an Illness of
About Two Weeks.
Mrs. Elder was a True Christian Lady
and was Held in High Esteem
by the Community.

Mrs. Jennie II. Elder, wife of
Charles Elder, died at her residence
in north Princeton on Friday, Decem-
Der ID, from typhoid pneumonia. She
had been sick from the disease about
two weeks and at the time of her death
had reached the age of SO years, 8
months and days
Funeral services we're held at the
family residence on Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock in accord with the ritual
of the Lady Maccabees, of which order
Mrs. Elder was a member, and Rev.
j. W. Heard preached the sermon.
The solemnities at the grave were con-
Quoted by the Lady Maccabees.
Relatives who attended the funeral
from out of town were Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. Brown, Grand Rapids,
MIMI, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Case and
Mrs. VIM. Watson, Anoka. Mr..
Brown is a brother of Mrs. Elder and
the two last named ladies sisters of
Mr.. Elder.
Mrs. Elder was born in the state of
New York on April 9, 1848, came to
Princeton in November, 1860, and
resided here to the day of her death.
She was married on May 7, 1881, to
Charles Elder, who survives her.
Two brothers and two sisters also
survive the deceased, viz, Walter A.
Brown, Princeton; John A. Brown,
Grand Rapids; Mrs. Perry Bulls
and Mrs. George w. Harter, Prince
ton.
Mrs. Elder was a member of the
Methodist church and of the order of
Lady Maccabees. She was gener-
Gus, kind-hearted lady, ever ready to
lend helping hand to her neighbors
in their hour of affection or to per-
form any other work of charity within
her power. She led true christian
life and was always the happiest when
she could be of service to others. She
will be long remembered by her many
friends. -"'.''~~ ''. 50 -..~-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-12-19

Golfer, is to be more than doubled in
size by the addition OF the Tenth divi-
sion of the inspection department,
which includes North and South
Dakota.
The Tenth division will be abolished
entirely, and the two districts will be
consolidated under the title of Field
division, No. 8, the number of the
present Duluth division. Head
quarters will beat Duluth, and Mr..
Golfer will be chief of the whole divi-
sion.
Present headquarters of the district,
located in Fargo, N. D., will be done
away with, and Duluth will be head
quarters for the entire division. 1T is
expected this will mean more clerks
for the local inspection department
and possibly larger quarters in which
to do business, for already the Duluth
Office is crowded for space.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-12-19

Robley D. Evans-set sail on Monday
for the Pacific ocean, $4,000 mile
cruise. Parading in review before the
president of the United States, and
saluting as they went, the stately
white vessels drew anchors from the
rendezvous ground at Hampton
Roads, steamed out of the famous old
Virginia capes and were lost to view
on the southeastern horizon, flmy
black clouds of coal smoke telling the
last visible vestige of the departing
feet. At ten knots speed they went,
turning their backs on the coast which
so long has been their home, and
headed for the eastern end of the
West Indies.
After threading their way among
the reefs of those islands, the fleet
will bring up at Trinidad on Christ
mas eve, the first stage of it's journey
at an end.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-12-19
Northern Minnesota is Not All swan

There is too much general advertis-
ing of drainage for the boundary line
counties. One would think from read
ing reports and sayings of drainage
engineers that the whole county was a
swamp and settlers have hard work to
keep their feet dry much less to find a
spot high enough to make into a gar
den. True, in Roseau county, there
is a system of drainage being carried
on which will benefit lands along the
Roseau river and certain portions in
the northwest end of the county, other
wise drainage is matter of second
airy consideration with the balance of
the county. How do you suppose that
population of over Ii, 900 prosper in
ROseau county if conditions we're as
some so-called government engineers
picture them-Roseau Times,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-12-19
Pertaining to Public Schools.

President W. A. Shoemaker of the
st. Cloud normal school, one of the
committee to select proper library
reading, has forwarded list of books
which he especially recommends for
the various grades from primary
reading to the high school course. It
is a we'll chosen list of 200 or more
books from tho general catalogue.
By consulting it school boards and
teachers can simplify their labor to a
great extent, and still feel that they
are getting the best books.
Some changes have been required
in the heating and ventilating appa-
ratus in several of the state aid
schools. Wherever notified as to the
new requirements the school boards
have taken up the matter and Mile
Laos county can boast of modern
equipped school houses. There are
some who still cling to the old box
stove and window system of heating
and ventilating, however. It is only
matter of few dollars expenditure
to change from foul air to pure,
healthful air in the school room, and
school boards which have not already
done so are looking up the matter. 1t
is only question of a short time
when every school house in Mile
Laos county will be on the list as hav-
ing good, pure air for the little ones
to breathe. It is health and comfort
to our pupils and why should there be
any delay?
The school house in district IS,
north Of the Freer place, is about
completed. 1t is neat structure,
and school will open there after the
holidays.
District SO, north of Brickton, will
probably build neat school house
within short time.
Guy Ewing, County Superintendent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-12-19
Whitney'S Smoke Dissemination,

Mail Carrier Whitney is continually
introducing novelties into the postal
service. He has now installed coal
stove in his mail wagon which throws
out volume of smoke as dense as
that from a locomotive when it is
being fred up. Farmers can now tell
when Mr.. Whitney is within three or
four miles of their residences by the
smoke he makes and they can tell
whether he is coming or going. But
he says there is one disadvantage.
He has to maintain a pretty lively
trot all the time in order to keep the
smoke from chasing him out of his
vehicle.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-12-19
Fire in GreenbusIl.

A house owned by Samuel Orion in
Greenbush was consumed by fire on
Saturday afternoon at about 4
O'Clock. The greater portion of the
furniture was also destroyed. The
house was occupied by A. G. Orion,
a son of Samuel Orion, and he was at
home with their two children when the
fire occurred. An insurance of 81, 200
was carried on the house and $500 on
the furniture. Miss Dahlstrom, a
school teacher who boarded at Mr..
and Mrs. Orton's lost all her posses
sions. The fire originated from a
defective hue.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-12-19
Valuable African Tree.

One OF the striking results of the
gradual settlement of hitherto uncivil.
lied parts Of the world by white races
is the discovery of many new vege.
table products. One of these is a tree
which produces an eatable fruit and
its seeds contain fatty substance
like butter. In our own country the
rich grain of barley is most valuable
when matted into that delicious
beverage golden grain belt beer. II
makes rich, red blood and strong
nerves. Order of your nearest dealer
or be supplied by Sjoblom Bros,
wholesale dealers, Princeton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-12-19
Joe Arm1tage win Rep,eter

Joe Armitage will shortly register
as a pharmacist, a new law passed by
the last legislature and affirmed by
the supreme court enabling him to do
SO. The law provides that all per-
sons who have worked at the drug
business for fifteen years may register
as pharmacists without passing the
state examination. Thus Joe becomes
eligible to entry.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-12-19
Herman LEM Trades Farm.

Herman LEM has traded his farm
located about a half mile south of
town to O. A. Dahlberg of Nye, Wis.
for a general merchandise store and
will leave here to conduct the same
early in January. Mr.. Dahlberg will
then move onto the farm now occu-
pied by Mr.. LEM. Mr.. LEM owns
72O acres more of good land about
seven miles from Princeton which he
has rented. Some of his friends are
of opinion that he will return from
Wisconsin in less than a wear,