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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26

will be here before a quarter hour has
passed As a.. -, ~, ao, -, 49,,
prince arrived. leading captive so large
and mighty a giant that the room could
scarce hold him. The court was as
tonished. .{r So sl1tl
One by one the sultors told of VIVA
they had done. Truly. their deeds had
been great and glorious enough to sat
Last of all, Prince Leo arose. Sadly
he stood before the princess. with bent
"Oh, most beautiful princess" plead
ed he. do not ask me to relate my ad-
ventures, for It can be of no COED -
The princess exclaimed in wonder:
why not? 1t appears that You have
the seven largest dragons, conquered the
greatest horse and, l hear, won three
kingdoms and done other mighty deeds
Certainly IL seems to me that you have
done even better than these noble
princes.
That may be-" mournfully replied the
prince, but return without thy gage
The face of the princess paled Per
with the giant; or maybe when you
slew the dragons or, again. when you
wrestled with the horse" she suggested.
The prince silently shook his head
More and more perplexed grew the
Well" said the prince. since you
press me l shall tell how I CHANGED to
lose 1t. l was entering the city but an
hour ago, when L saw by the gate a
little girl crying as though her heart
would break. Taking her in my arms,
I found that your precious token was
the only thing that would comfort her
! started to ride away when there was
no more time to spare, but the baby
cried so that, princess''-here his voice
gave a queer little break-"my heart
bled for her-arld-I-gave her-the
gage"
Dejectedly he turned and walked away.
stay! cried the princess, her eyes
sparkling and cheeks flushing a rosy
red; there seems to be more merit in
this last deed than any of your others
and prince, / think YOU are my choice"
she added. with the happiest little sob.
, Yes, and not one of the wise coun-
selors but applauded the choice. Here
was a man as well as king-one who
would care for and readily protect his
people. So. 3
great rejoicing. 1 wish l could say
they lived happy ever after. but the
fact is l really never heard any more
about them. Just the same, I'm sure
"Ns~ ~ DSU'A xaaA tltal 40 tea2
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26

r. DITH had long wished for doll
that could speak. When Christmas
- came and a queer-looking box was
left behind by Santa Claus she felt very
sorry, indeed. But she wasn't sorry any
longer when, after taking Off wrapper
after wrapper, she found the prettiest
dolly you ever saw. And oh! she could
talk. Yes, she said Mamma" and
Papa" as plain as plain could be.
Dolly was named Susanne, because
Edith once had a little dog by that
name and she loved her very much.
Like Mary and her lamb, wherever Edith
went dolly was sure to go. Never did
Edith tire of her. and although Susanna
didn't say so exactly in words. she
seemed to like her new mistress greatly.
Not long ago Brother Jack and Edith
walked down by the brook. Jack was
poking In the water with a stick to see
IL he could find any 'minnies." when a
big box came floating down stream.
"Oh, let's give dolly ride" cried he.
So they put Susanna in the box. and,
after tying a long string to one end. set
II adrift where the brook was widest.
Fine fun they were having. too. when.
sad to say, the cord broke!
Jack and Edith ran along the stream.
but there was no way to get dolly to
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26
THEY BOWED TO
THE MONKEY

EVERYBODY in the city bowed to
r. the marquis. Happy was he who
- received a nod In return, for the
marquis, mind you. was very great
man.
Quite often the marquis ok an airing
in his sedan chair, borne by sturdy car
riers. When, upon this morning. the
people of the city saw the chair of the
marquis approaching, one and all bowed
deeply. Although the curtains of the
chair were drawn slightly, they hoped
there might be a chance of his observ-
ing them. The carriers passing in front
OF a company of soldiers on parade,
the company saluted.
Judge of the establishment and humil-
iation Of every c=s when just then the
door opened and out leaped a monkey.
The marquis had sent his pet monkey
out to get the air.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26
A MOUSE CLUB

rTHAT a mouse should be valued as
high as a pair Of horses is amaz-
L ing. Yet in England there are
mice worth five times their weight in
gold. So
The members Of the National Mouse
Club. most of whom are women. are
scattered throughout Great Britain.
Each year the club has two or three
exhibitions. when handsome prizes are
awarded to the owners OF mice which
best please the Judges.
Prizes are given for the mice whose
coats are of the richest colors-a light
gray being a favorite-and for the most
intelligent. 1t is astonishing to see the
number of clever tricks these little ami
mails may be taught.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26

ooIery or other; wonder what's up
bow?' oueried Commodore Mike Elan
higan. But none could guess the truth.
Arriving at Rocky Lot. Pete Hamilton
bosted his banner of grief near the spot
designated by Captain Skinny as the
blaze of burial A grave was then dug,
nd Billy was lowered to his last rest
ne place amid prolonged lamentation.
After holding appropriate ceremonies.
he Robbers" filed down the road to
hold another meeting and arrange for
he proper sort of tombstone for their
Did friend.
Meanwhile, the curiosity Of the "Pi-
hates" got the better of them, and they
Cautiously descended to the new-made
&,raxe.
i .'Wonder what they've buried?" ex-
&laimed Mike. As noSone could answer,
boon they were busily engaged in find
Ing out.
6 But Tommy Bowes. the Robbers
atest recruit, had seen them from afar
Is he was Fastening to attend his
bands meeting. He started on hot foot,
10 tell his comrades.
The pirates" were just about to I'M
eover Billy, when the insulted hoo-
zbers" swept down upon them.
s. War was on. What's more, 1t stayed
bn. for the "Bloody Robbers" couldn't
#orgive this last crime, the greatest
&xver committed.
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s(Xy ES," announced the princess, 81
" shall be happy to take a hus-
band should there be one found
70 INV liking -

GGX ES." announced the princess. II
" shall be happy to take hus-
band should there be one found
to my liking"
The whole day before the princess
had sat deep in thought, scarcely tast-
ing the food placed before her. 1t was
only that morning that the ministers of
state had respectfully called upon her
and suggested that 1t would please her
people overmuch should she take hus-
band. The king, her father. had been
killed while hunting full year ago,
and the queen had died soon after
ward from grief While the princess
was as wise as she was beautiful. still
the firm hand OF a king-therefore this
request.
Now, a princess so young and beauti-
full could have no lack of suitors, but
so that proclamation was sent far and
wide telling the world of her desire to
choose a husband.
Soon the courtiers began to arrive
from far and near. Some were tall and
some were short; some were fat and
some were lean; but all bore high-sound-
ing titles and possessed great wealth.
Each bestowed upon her a magnificent
gift-that is, all except one. Exactly
one hour before the trumpet blew an
nouncing the close of the time for all
aspirants to appear, there was admitted
TO the court a youth who, though very
handsome, had come on a forlorn-
looking horse and whose clothes were
decidedly threadbare.
Advancing toward the throne, he
humbly knelt before the princess and
begged her to accept the gift he hand
I'd her-a poor, little bouquet of roses,
Carelessly hidden smiles of scorn could
be seen on the faces of the other suit
ors.
The princess who, until now, had been
YEARLY looking on this scene, seeming
Nv not in the least interested, now
reused herself. Graciously taking the
flowers, she asked, not unkindly:
"And whom have the pleasure of ad-
At this the noble courtiers around
smiled broadly. Surely the princess
must be making sport of this ill-kept
stranger, a vagabond more fit for the
alley than the court.
"Tis / who have all the pleasure in the
addressing. lovely princess" returned
the youth, and the words fell unsteady
upon the ear. II am Prince Leo, of the
Kingdom Of Orlaco. My father until
recently was ruler over that country.
A short time ago he was slain by
neighboring monarch. and / despoiled
Of my inheritance, SO that what carry
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26
Legend of the Stork

TSHERE was once sultan of Turkey
who gathered around him as his
j counselors all the wisest men of
his dominions. The sultan himself was
very wise. but 80 esuld not help play
ing Jokes pom the dignified advisers.
For several months the sultan had
enjoyed not single trick. He began
to fear that he would soon be growing
dull unless something happened to
amuse him.
That day he directed his slaves to
thoroughly oil the broad steps that led
to the palace. He then sent word to all
his counselors that he wished to see
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26
HEARING WITH THE
TEETH

THIS may seem rather remarkable,
but you can hear soundsswith the
teeth that you cannot even dis
tinguish with the ear. q.
Try this experiment: Lay a watch
face downward on the table. Stand far
enough from the table SO that you are
unable to hear the ticking. Take long
deal stick. place one end of it on the
back of the watch and grip the other
In your teeth. Closing the ears with
your fingers. you will then plainly hear
the tick of the watch.
II the stick is long enough, you may
place one end of 1t on the top Of
piano, and with the other between your
teeth you can tell the tune that is being
played even though you cannot hear
sound In the ordinary way.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26

would to keep his footing. each dlgni-
fed gentleman slipped upon the oily
surface and rolled to the bottom OF the
steps. The sultan foared with laugh
ter. This was for him the best joke he
had ever played.
But one of the wisest of the advisers.
who knew all about magic. was so
angry at being treated in this way that
he changed the sultan into stork.
And the stork to this day, though a
wonderful old bird. you know, some
times does such foolish things as bring
ing you a baby brother when you want
a sister or baby sister when you want
a brother to play with.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26
Always Disseminated.

Zeph was an old darby who suffered
continually from the sharp tongue Of
his wife, Aunt Chloe.
Their only pig had been killed. and
Zeph announced his intention of buying
another. So off he went. followed by
the advice of Aunt Chloe.
Later he returned. leading great,
fat porker
"Well, ! reckon you paid some fool
ish price for dat dere pig?" was Chloe's
greeting.
No. Zeph said. he hadn't In fact, he
finally confessed that he had stolen It.
Ian sakes." complained his wife,
much dissatisfied, Couldn't you steal a
bigger one than that?" -..
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26
re Cnniad the Spot.

That it is not always well to follow
but instructions exactly as they are given
may be illustrated by the story of
Japanese tailor:
A certain gentleman had accidentally
btained a suit OIL which he was very
proud Seeing that it was ruined, he
look the clothes to the tailor and asked
that another suit be made exactly
like it.
The japanese are fine imitators, and
ne suit, when completed. fit perfectly.
But, upon looking it over, the gentle
man saw to his disgust that the tailor
hia other snit
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26
Bobby's Strategy.

Quite number were present at din
ner. and Bobby found himself entirely
overlooked.
Having waited patiently for some
time and receiving nothing to eat. at
last he inquired loudly II some one
would kindly give him some mustard.
What co you want with the mustard,
Bobby?" asked his mother.
ITO go with what you have already
given me-" he cheerfully explained.
Bobby received all he wanted there
after.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26

with me Is all that l possess. For all
that. l take courage to ask your hand,
for / feel 1t will mot be long ere my
dom and fortune for me-"
"Brayely spoken. prince" murmured
the princess.
NOW" said she to all the assembled
suitors. for one year / shall test your
courage and fidelity. A year and day
and l shall expect to see you all here
most glorious deeds accomplished dur
ing the year will be chosen as the prince
of my kingdom. Till that day see that
I place in his keeping as a token of his
service to me
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26
Gets Fish in Ice Cake.

C. e. comley, proprietor of a sum-
mer resort at Black Lake, Wis. cap
tured a forty-pound muskellonge In a
peculiar manner. Comley, with a force
of men. was harvesting ice in a shall
was frozen soiidIy to the white sand
bottom. The great fish was found
frozen in the crystal ice. and an oblong
piece was sawed out and the fish taken
to Rhinelander. The ice was placed in
a tank at restaurant, and when 1t
melted the fish was found to be still
alive and apparently none the worse for
having been frozen in the solid ice all
winter.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26

Every sutton pinned the gage of the
princess to his breast. Then che and all
strange to say, when they had gone.
twas Of the shabby prince that the
princess thought and twas for him
she sighed softly to herself.
Just a year and a day from the time
the princess sent her suitors forth a
vast cavalcade entered the city. Some
OF the suitors. it is true, had lost heart
easily and. did not seek to redeem their
vows. but most of the aspirants re-
turned, laden with spoils.
one had slain a mighty dragon; an
other had killed twelve men single
handed in battle; another had conquer
ed q wild. unknown country. br'nStn9
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back with him a company OF slaves;
still another had captured a unicorn:
and so on.
There lacked but one hour for the
trumpet to blow, closing the gates. and
still the shabby prince did not appear.
The princess found herself looking for
him, and when she could not see him
she grew uneasy. she knew not why.
just then there came through the
courtyard the largest horse in all the
world. bearing upon his back the
bodies of the seven greatest dragons.
Upon these stood a tiny page.
When hidden TO speak, the little page
cried, shrilly:
II am sent by my master, the Prince
Leo. He commands noe ~ "A- N~a4 -
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26
Death Of Billy

Ia TOT long after the Bloody Rob-
I'M bers" lost their cave through
u the breaking up of the Old Dam
hey patched up a truce with their
hyals. the Bloody Pirates.' who
held sway at the other end of the
|own. There was to be no more war
between the two bands until after
baseball season, for the Bloody
Pirates" although contemplate in
very other way. certainly could play
Nall. and no team could practice IL
the players had to spend all their
ime guarding against attacks from
heir enemies.
But the death of Billy put an end to
ibis rather unnatural peace. and no
ball games were played that year.
Billy was the mascot of the
Bloody Robbers" a goat of unusual
Intelligence and courage. His chief
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26

them at a certain time in the after
noon. Placing his chair at the head of
the steps, the sultan seated himself up
on 1t. chuckling.
AS the hour appointed arrived the
wise men appeared. But try as he
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26
Strongest Known Wood

Recent tests of the hardwoods Of west
ern Australia have revealed the extraor-
binary properties of yate, believed to be
the strongest of all known woods. Its
average tensile strength is 10000 pounds
to the square inch, equaling that of cast
iron.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26

he spied the box. Picking up poor su-
same he handled her so roughly that
Edith would certainly have scolded him
had she seen 1t. Just then he pressed
dolly. SO that she cried loudly "Papai
Mammal
You should have seen that big savage
drop dolly and scamper awayi When he
saw that nothing happened. however, he
came back. and spent quite long time
hearing dolly talk.
Then he took her in his arms to the
chief of the cannibals. who listened In
wonder to the queer doll.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26
Shared the Blows.

Why; Johnny, have you beaten these
"'Cause neither looked very strong,
Ind / thought they'd best share the
INhacks between them"
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How Dolly Became an Idol

land. At last Edith sat down and cried
bitterly, Jack felt worse than he did
when kept in after school. Il ought to
"a known better than to play with
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26

Couldn't See For the Mountains.
little boy. but recently returned
from trip to the Alps, was asked how
he liked the scenery. tt
''Oh, / spose~it's all right said he,
"only there were so many mountains
that they hid everything else from
sight
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26

"Um! It's a god!" he said. Then he
cried:
Take away the old idol! We have
now greater god. Let every one bow
down before the new godP'
So dolly became the idol of the canni-
balls, and she grew so proud and naughty
that you would scarcely have known her.
But then she wasn't an ordinary doll.
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dolls. anyway" he muttered to himself.
On and on sailed the box. From one
stream it was carried to another. from
one river to another. until 1t reached the
sea. One day it foated upon a long
beach thousands of miles from where It
had started.
Along came a horrible cannibai Soon
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26

When boy wants a favor from his
parents, he asks his fathers permission.
an4 ella AiA SsNth@r Ia ID ERinx Ia do II
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26
Curtailingt

Curtailingt S.
Curtail the part of your body you
s.and on and leave a payment.
curtaiI the element with the most
heat, and leave a tree.
Curtail a plank and leave an animal
Curtail kings adornment and leave
a bird.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26
PUZZLES TO SOLVE
Diamond

Diamond
A consonant.
To have taken food
A fixed look.
Word meaning "befor
A vowel.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26
Riddles.

used by others lore than yourself?
q Why Is a balloon like vagrantsf
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26
Last weeks Puzzle Answers.
Pied Type

/. Behead fake and leave a lake.
2. Behead a glass and leave lass.
g. Behead a flock and leave a lock.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-26
Boy Asks Father.

Hidden Countries.
j. Germany. 2. New Zealand. 3. Siam.
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The little stream runs swiftly.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-21
BOISE. IDAHO.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. d. Williamson OF
Kansas City. brother and sister OF
Mrs. j. f. Brown. arrived In Boise
last Thursday to spend the summer
Mrs. r. d. Coates OF Salt Lake. the
evangelist. Is holding series OF meet.
ngs for the Non. Sectarian church.
Mrs. Minnie Wagner was confined
to bed last week with rheumatism.
Mrs. Jones OF Cheyenne son OF Mr..
and Mrs. CARPENTER, arrived in Boise
to assist Mr.. Robert Gilmore in the
Capital barber shop. The citizens OF
Boise is proud to welcome him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Heron
thought Boise good enough for them
so returned from Idaho City last
week, where they had gone to spend
the summer.
Miss Booker Of Montana is among
the new comers OF Boise.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Z. Brown enter
tained at dinner Sunday In honor OF
their brother and sister. Mr.. and Mrs.
r. d. Williamson OF Kansas City, Mr..
and Mrs. Carpenter. Mrs. Laura May.
field. Mr. ] II Watson and Mrs.
Lewis.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-21

Mrs. Julia Emery entertained in
formally Tuesday afternoon from to
$50 as a compliment to Mrs. Dr.
Shannon of Kansas City, Mo. Guests
invited were Mesdames Booze, Brook
ings, Pratt, Chadwell, c. Il. Fleming,
Dean. Jackson. Misses Newman, De
Priest. Howard. Baker and McCline
Collins. Dainty delicacies we're served
in the parlors during the enjoyable
afternoon by the hostess.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-21

Mrs. Cora Jackson entertained at
tea Monday afternoon from three until
six, at the beautiful home of Mrs, Ida
Fleming in honor of the visiting ladies.
Mrs. Jackson's tea was one OF the
elaborate entertainments of the week.
The younger set invited and helping
Mrs. Jackson serve and receive, added
much to the zest of the occasion.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-21

Mrs. Cornelia Fleming was hostess
at a charming . o'clock breakfast
Sunday morning, complimentary to her
guest, Mrs. Sprague Of Denver. Those
present were Mrs. Dr. Spratlin of Den
yer, Miss Mable Wilson OF Chicago,
Mrs. Julia Emery, Mr.. Fred Roberts,
Mr. Fleming.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-21
IDAHO SPRINGS, COLO.

Mr.. Eugene Parker left for the
Capital City for an indefinite stay.
Mrs. Jno. Galbreath returned from
the city after 10 days visit very
much refreshed.
Messrs. c.. II. Jackson and Allen
Cant returned from Bolder after a
weeks visit
Mr.. William Britten spent Sunday
and Monday In Denver In the interest
of his mining and ore.
Messrs. Jas. Barbee and W. f.
Owens were passengers on the first
Sunday excursion.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-21

Colorado Springs, Cripple Creek,
Pueblo and Denver society are very
charming and thoroughly enjoy an OPP
portunity to enjoy their social func-
tions together.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-21

A void was noticed in Denver So
ciety last week. Society went visit
ing after attending the federation, and
did not return home so soon.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-21

Mrs. Julia Emery gave a dinner
party Sunday in honor of her guests,
Mrs. DIR. Spratlin and Miss Mabel Fore
of Denver. Covers were spread for
ten. Those present were Mrs. Helen
Gatewood of Eastonyille, Mrs. Canty
Mrs. Sprague of Denver, Mrs. Cornelia
Fleming. DR.. Grant, Mr.. Robert Flem'
ing and Mr. Emery.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-21

Miss Edith Earl entertained at din
ner for Frank Jones, who left for Chi.
cago Sunday night.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-21

Mrs. Sarah Penningtons tea came
off as per schedule Tuesday afternoon
and was one of the smart affairs Of
the week. During the reception hours,
from three until six, many callers
were received. Her home was pret-
tily decorated. The receptions for last
week were notable for the large mum
ber of handsomely gowned women
who were present to do honor to the
distinguished visitors.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-21
TRINIDAD ITEMS.

Mr.. J. c. Brooks led an excursion
to Ration, n NJ, Sunday, in which the
principal part of Trinidad's popula-
tion took part.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-06-21

Mrs. NJ. Green, Mr.. Harry Wilson
and Mr.. Primer of La Junta, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Whitaker
Sunday.