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The Washington herald., 1908-02-20

II must be a hardened old crouch that
didn't get something b. the way Of
weather 10 suit yesterday. It ran all the
scale. from snow and sleet in the morn
ing to sprlngtime and roses in the after
noon.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-20

Courtesy is the perfumed bouquet of
consideration and gentility," says the
Baltimore American. Whereas discourtesy
is the lemon
The Washington herald., 1908-02-20
Camnnirn ConI.crr.
Wonan's way.

Each statesman now TO get doth try
a finger in the octopi
The Washington herald., 1908-02-20

Simplified spelling Is gaining recruits at
the rate OF 2e.00 per year. says an en-
thusiast. At that rate it viii take only
4@9 years to convert S0000.00O people
the present population Of this country
The Washington herald., 1908-02-20

King Edwards cigars cost 1920 each.
He never has to stand for reelection.
however; in fact. doesn't know what il
means TO be a candidate
The Washington herald., 1908-02-20

A Pittsburg jury says a kiss isn't worth
S2,oOe. Kisses that have to be appraised
by juries aren't
The Washington herald., 1908-02-20

The President is said TO be really an
noyed because Of the extravagant praise
bestowed upon him these days by Senator
JEFF Davis and former Gov. Vardamsn.
Still. the President could hardly expect
either Of the gentlemen to permit the
passage Of so manifest a bandwagon
without reaching for a grip on it some
where
The Washington herald., 1908-02-20
Arguing with OneseIf.

Mr. William Randolph Hearst has a
somewhat remarkable editorial in last
Tuesdays New York American addressed
"To the editor" 1t discusses fairly and
temperately some recent decisions of the
they affect labor and labor unions. At
its conclusion appears in facsimile the
big editors name
The curious thing about this document
is that it is a statement in direct contra
vention of much that the Evening Jour
nal has had TO say as newspaper, and
argues with rare skill against Mr..
Hearst's own paper, In short, it leaves
the impression that Mr. Hearst has
sought an argument with himself, and has
come pretty near getting the best OF him
self. All through it appear such phrases
as we say" 4 think I believe the
latter phrases usherlng in matter in re-
buttal Of matter ushered in by the
former.
Waving aside the merits Of Mr.. Hearst's
article with the one remark that it is
evidently the product of one who has
studied with great patience and intelli-
gence the problems he seeks TO discuss,
we do not believe anything quite like this
situation has ever before fallen beneath
our notice. The idea of a newspaper
proprietOr-especially Mr.. Hearst. whose
personality so thoroughly dominates his
every publication-should deliberately
seek controversy with one OF his own
papers is certainly unique to say the
least Of II. II merely shows. however.
the unparalleled versatility of a publisher
now generally Acknowledged 10 be very
much OF a wonder In his line Certainly.
Mr. Hearst in mental combat with Mr.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-20


Recently. in a Southern city" 50 began
Harry F Drummond, Of Atlanta. who is
at the Cochran, the following humorous
incident:
1T became necessary in a certain
church TO raise a few hundred dollars for
Sunday school purposes. The anniversary
OF the school was deemed httinS oppor-
tunity 10 secure that amount
AT the proper time the clergyman made
the necessary explanations, and asked,
Who will give Sl09' There were two re-
sponses. Who'll give 50 Several gave
that sum.
Two gentlemen then circulated through
the aisles with slips OF paper 10 re-
Ceive contributions from those who were
disinclined 10 speak out in church. In
this way SIS vas obtained
Two hundred dollars more wanted
said the clergyman Finally, by dint OF
cOaxing and bantering. the requisite sum,
lacking fifty cents was secured
d. Go around again with the hat. said
the persistent party in the pulpit I'm
going 10 have that half dollar before 1
open the door
poked his head into the window, and ex-
claimed; Say, parson, open the door and
let my gal out I'm tired of waiting
Here's your half dollar
And with one Of old Misunderstanding
long. inward ehuckles. the sturdy beggar
ordered the portal 10 be thrown back.
The young person and his girl went their
way
The Washington herald., 1908-02-20

There is a spirit IN the kindlinE glance
of rure and lofty beauty. which doth C-cI
Zach darker passion. and as heroes fell
Before the teTcr ~ Mine-vz's lance
- beauty. armed wiki virtue bows the soul
With c0mu4anding but sweet control.
Making the heart all holiness and love
And lifting 10 % worlds that shine above.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-09-04
Cost Of . Boy.

Some one has figured 1t out that
the average boy who is dependent
upon his parents for a livelihood un-
til he reaches the age OF 81 years
costs them $4,000, says an exchange.
On this basis Of calculation a brood
a Of six boys would represent an out
lay Of $4,000 by the time they get
away from the home roost. If a boy
turns out to be a cirgarette hend.
with a breath like a turkey buzzard
and a laugh that would make the
untutored donkey feel perfectly at
home in his society, and with an I'M
trammeled and unconquerable desire
to avoid work, II is safe 70 say that
his parents might have invested their
money to better advantage.
But IL a boy grows up to man
hood with the lesson we'll learned
that wealth and success grow only on
bushes watered by the sweat of ones
brow, the parents need not begrudge
whatever they have spent on him.
for he will be a PURGE of increasing
pride and Joy for their hearts and
when they grow old and their hands
tremble and their legs wobble aud
their step is slow and faltering, they
have two strong arms to lean upon
and help them over all the rough
places that lie in their twilight path.
Times.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-09-04

go
Miss Fannie Mccormick departed
Thursday via the :Omahs road for
Minneapolis, where she viii visit
Mics CLARA Cbristensen an0 then
leave for Cincinnati, One, where
she will enter the conservatory Of
music to study piano. Miss McOor.
mick Is a very promising young
musician and her many friends are
confident that she vii rise TO much
greater heit hts.
Good position for students Of the
Sioux Falls Business College, Sioux
Falls, 8. D. Three months tuition
free IT you send for . c~stslouRo and
enroll now.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-09-04
Via Air ship.

Employer-"Did you tell Mr.. Bore
man, who called. that I had gone to
American"
New Office Boy-"Yes. sir; I told
him you had started this morning."
Good. What did he say?"
He wished 70 know when you'd
return. sir, and / told him l did not
think you would be back until after
luncheon."-Pick Ne Up.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-09-04

And the Last Shall Be EaRst.
"Pa, what il . political lseAsr?"
IA man who IL able to re which
way the crowd 10 going, ana follows
with loud whoops IN that direction
Home Hsrala.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-09-04

day for Detroit, Mich. where
she will remain until next June.
Miss Gregory will enter the Thomas
normal training school for training
in teaching public school music, aud
with a splendid natural talent In
musical matters she ought to be-
come quite proficient after taking
the thorough course Of that institu.
ton.
Bert S. Beaumont, who has been
sick at st. Joseph's hospital for
three weeks, is reported as improv.
ing slowly. His father and mother
came out from CASTLE, N. Y, and
have been here for two weeks. Nh.
beaumont returned homo Thursday
and his wife will remain until
her son is practices ally recovered his
sever attack Of typhoid fever. Mr..
Beaumont Is the cashier Of tho
LoomIs bank.
]. W. Shelby, Of Charles City,
Iowa, is the new agent tor the Nil.
waukee road in this city, TO succeed
". Fl. George, who goes to Peoria,
ILL.,. IS . travelling freight and
passenger agent Of tile road. Nj.
Shelby arrived 10 the city THURSDAY
from the east and will assume
his duties Is soon as tho auditor
checks Mr.. George out. Mr.. Shabby
was ; former TRAVELLING freight and
passenger agent Of the company and
u REGARDED ~ & very capable eeutle.
man BY railroad neo 10 the city .Whe
ass we'll sequaiuteo With hin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
Wonderful Map

NN NE of the greatest objects of
 interest in the Louvre, Paris, is a
 >> map of France made Of precious stones, which was presented to that country by the present czar. The map Is forty inches square. and is made of gold and precious stones. The gold came from Siberia and the precious stones from the Imperial Russian mines. It is framed in slate-colored jasper. The sea is represented by pale and pre- cious marble, and foreign countries Necessarily included)-England, Ger many. Italy and Spain-are represent ed in dark gray onyx. Some of the gems are so rare they are never found in commerce. One hundred and six of the important towns in France are given, their names being inlaid in gold. and the towns themselves are marked in jewe1s. Paris Is repre- scented by a huge ruby. Havre by an emerald. Rouen by a sapphire, Lille by rock crystal. Rheims by a chrys- olite. Lyons by a tourmaline. Nantes by beryl, Bordeaux by an aquamarine. Nice by garnet, Cherbourg by an alex andrite from the Urals (which Is green by day and a red blue at night). and so on for all the towns. The map is valued at $5o0.000, and came out of the czar's private purse. The French Jewellers said if such a map was ordered from them they would charge double that sum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06

perately to free himself from the wisps until Ted rescued him and placed him upon his hand
 You want to be more careful" scolded the little visitor. swelling with indignation and striving to catch his breath.
 It was all so funny that Ted found it hard to keep from laughing. but he tried to look penitent as he replied. "I'll remember hereafter that you're not quite so big as I ann"
 This only served to make the Thing umbob more angry. for he sputtered: can pitch far better ball. Don't be- lieve 1t. do you? We'll. I'm going to prove it. Don't be surprised when you see me in your hand when you pitch in tomorrow's game. can get from place to place In Q marvellous man her. And I'm going to ride on the ball and guide it 80 that 1t will curve in a way you never saw before"
 With these words the Thingumbob disappeared. Ted tried to make him- self believe it was all q dream. but he couldn't help thinking of the elfs words when he walked Into the pitch CTS box to pitch the first ball against the Leroy batsman. Just as the ball was about to leave his hand he saw a tiny little creature balance himself about it.
 Then as the ball sped upon its way you should have seen it ourvei It twined and twisted on itS- course In a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06

, the meaning. They were also taught to write and to count
 All through the rainy month he ap- piled himself to study. until there arr rived the brilliant holiday of Bayram.
 Hassan spent this day strolling about the city. Chahcingi to be near the wharves when big steamer came in. he earned a pretty silver piece for carry ing a lady's satchels. With this he bought a handful of peanuts and two handfuls of sweetmeats, and he had. besides. five sous with which he thought to surprise his father. But his father was very angry. and scolded him, say ing:
 Your study of the Koran has ap- parently been in vain. or you would have known that no good Mohammedan may work or accept pay during Bay ram"
 The discouraged parent now took Has, san from school. and. as the lad was quite good size. provided him with a bootblacks box. set of brushes and blacking.
 From this time Hassan became quite prosperous. He could i'll his pockets with sous during a day; and, although he was supposed to hand 1t all to his father, a few of the coins always stuck in some manner in his pocket. Has san did not realize how very wrong this was.
 Then Hassan became quite a mer-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
THE DARING IDEA

Hassan detested carpet weaving. It was too tiresome to sit with several other boys from o'clock in the morning un- til in the evening, pulling the fine threads through the warp. to make nice. smooth rugs. He would much rather play about the streets until he grew big enough to sell newspapers and curios: to clean and shine the boots of rich for- eign gentlemen and to assist old Arabs in the sale of oranges. dates and matches.
 No longer did Hassan feel content He thought of the jolly little foreign lad he had seen the other day. This boy. whom Ben Ali called an American, didn't need to weave carpets. The more Hassan re- fiected the more he longed to be an American. Hardly realizing what he did. he framed in his heart this resolu- ton:
 "As soon as can. shall run away to America and not be Mohammedan or weave carpets"
 Then so frightened was he at the dar-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06

a few words of English, and as he knew Jack owned allegiance to the land he 90 much admired. 1t did not take him Iona to open conversation.
 T wish I was American" he had said gravely.
 Jack. much surprised, asked the req son. And when Hassan told of the re- solve he had made years ago. that some time he would be an American. the sailor became thoughtful.
 DO you know" said he. finally. you look like decent young Arab, and I don't know but what could get q friend of mine to find you a berth on one of our transports lying over there"
 Hassan's cheeks flushed with grati- tude. and Jack. observing how the sus- gestion was appreciated. decided to make good his offer.
 One afternoon Hassan stole from home for the last time. His conscience re- preached him for leaving his father. but he left a note telling of his am- bition. and promising to return soma time in the future. His boat he had al- ready sold; therefore all his possessions he carried with him.
 Ills heart throbbed as he olarnbersd up the side of the transport. and he whispered exultingiy to himsalf:
 T have at last begun to keep my reso- lution. for I am now learning to bs an AmericanF'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06

way that completely bewildered thS batsman, while Bob Johnson, the catcher. was so surprised that he simply let the ball hit against his glove. This was only the beginning. Man after man came up to the plate. only to strike out.
 At the close of the half of the in- ming. the team crowded around Ted.
 You're a wonder. Tedr' cried Bob. I've never seen such eurvesl How In the world did you manage to practice themT'
 The Leroy team might as weIl have given up. right away. Every man who came to the plate struck out. None could solve this puzzling delivery.
 Meanwhile Ted pitched as in a dream. He knew 1t was all the work of the Thingumbob. and he was hon. est enough to realize that this wasn't playing ball in the right way. But he couldn't talk to the Thingumbob, because the umpire would think he was crazy. And if he told the other players they would also think him out of his mind. So he continued in the box, striking out every batsman who faced him.
 How they cheered Ted when the game was overl Every one imagined that Ted took the honor in such a quiet way because he was so modest. longed to the Thingumbob, who had merely redeemed his promisa. and that Ted didn't feel at all a hero when he was carried from the neI6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
E4ED Foupd Out

But when the Wolf was asked, he re- piled. T don't know; you must inquire of the Bear.
 The Bear. however. was as Ignorant as they. and referred them to the Monkey. saying. He alone knows of this strange. new thing"
 But the Monkey was too excited to tell them what 1t was.
 After while he stopped suddenly and whispered to his friends: Go about one rod farther and peer through the thick ct There You will see the strange, new thing!'
 The company crept forward. A mo- ment later they were fleeing through the forest helter-skelter. For the
 strange, new thing was nothing less than Man Hunter. armed with a for midaole gun which might go of and kill them
 when they were out of danger the Lion started in pursuit Of the Monkey: the Boar flew after the Lion; the Wolf ran along behind the Boar. and the Bear waddled in the rear-all vowing venge- ance on the Monkey should they catch him.
 The Monkey escaped by climbing a tree out of their reach. But he had for ever lost his reputation for wisdom How any one could be ignorant of what a Man Hunter looked like the animals of the Smaller Forest could not imagine. The Monkey. you see had for the time forgotten the serpent's description of Hunter. and in his desire to gain fame among the Forest People had committed this unpardonable error
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06

Elise's father graveiy considered this request. and. to Eiise,s great delight. finally gave his consent.
 Thus 1t was that the following week many little noble girls and boys. wi,n were so fortunate as to possess Nlissfs friendship. made their way toward the charming little chateau. Tn all sorts of conveyanoss they came. Elise herself trayeied in 6 cozy char. and was car- ried from the neighboFing chateau, where she had been spending a short visit.
 Then how they rompedI 'Tt's such reiief." merrily remarked Mademoisells IIncie. 'to forget all ones grand man. nerB for a time and play at being peas ant children" Every one agreed with her.
 You may be sure they were sorry whom the day ended. And you may know that they promised themselves similar treats in the near future.
 But as Queen Marie Antoinstte herself was forced to forego her delightful vis- its to Trianon. so Mademoisslie Elise and her friends found 1t impossihie to carry out their plans. This was because the horrible French revolution was upon them-a dreadful time when Elias's father and mother and all the other noble ladies and gentlemen wers In gravest peril. and were fortunate if they escaped with their lives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06

C-ED reclined at full length upon
 the hay. But although his body
 was at rest the same could not be said of his mind. Indeed. one glance at the wriukled brow would have told you that Ted was per turbed.
 T just can't do 1t! I know I can't! don't pitch well enough by half to beat the Leroy team. And my arms all badl
 Its exactly my luck to be in bad trim for the game I'm most anxious to win." he concluded, kicking out his heels vengefully. ~
 "Iu wager I could beat the Leroy team" said voice almost, at his ear.
 Ted looked around in astonishment. but could see no one. And who are you?" he asked aloud.
 q? Oh. I'm a Thingumbob-the incest person in all the world" re- piled the voice. as a tiny creature no bigger than Ted's thumb hoped upon his chest and grinned in a friendly fashion at him.
 Well, of all the little persons ever met you are the smallest!" gasped Ted. carefully scrutinizing the elf.
 The Thingumbob responded. with q smirk. And I'll wager you I'm the smartest. tool"
 The lad was now so interested that he raised himself on his elbow. This caused the Thingumbob to slide down into the hay. where he struggled des-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
Cracking WaInuts

A NNoUNCE that you can place an
 A English walnut in the joint of your arm and crack it without difficulty by simply exercising the strength of your muscles. Place q nut in the joint of your left arm. But first conceal two other walnuts in your right hand.
 Close your left arm, and strike 1t an apparently violent blow with the right hand. at the same time strongly clenching the right hand, which will smash the second walnut in 1t and cause your audience to believe it was the English walnut under your arm that broke.
 Pretend to drop very carefully the fragments from your arm, and show the nut you have cracked in your hand instead of the other.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06

chant. He had grown somewhat tired of the rivalry and competition of shoe- blacking. where he was often compelled to fight another bootblack to gain GUS toner. And when he dodged under the tables of the Cafe Bordeaux to escape flying brushes he was cuffed by the walters and kicked by the gentlemen there. Yes. he decided, merchants life was much more pleasant.
 Therefore Hassan collected sea-stars, shells, pins. buttons. pictures and skins of the sand snake. Many tourists came to Algiers, brought by the French steamers which arrived three times a week. The lad made great profit upon his wares. especially as he learned to employ the different languages of the people whom he asked to buy.
 So at last Hassan was able to pur- chase his canoe. It cost twenty francs. and Hassan possessed only ten francs; but his father kindly loaned him the other ten. The lad was so grateful that he consented to accompany his father to the mosque, where. 1t must be con- fessed, his only emotion was that of pride in entering building where only men and no women were allowed. Little did he think of the sincerity of his prayers to Allah.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
PROFIT IN HIS BOAT

But the boat! Ah, it was hne one' with double sculls and a handsome piece of carpet to cover the seat at the stern. Hassan could now sail upon the deep blue waters of his beloved sea. Far out, upon the Mediterranean he would row. until the white build inRs of the city of Anglers looked like a tiny white spot upon the shore line. and the green gardens which fianked 1t, and which also rose in ter races to the hills back of the city. showed only in dark patches. Then riding upon the waves. he would bask in the sunshine and gaze upward at sky that was as blue as the waves.
 Much money he earned by rowing tourists out upon the sea. Always he demanded 10 sous. And If the gentle man insisted that the price was too high. Hassan would merely say. sol- emnly: aa
 I'm afraid. then. you must stay where you are"
 But when there were sailors who had almost overstayed their leave on shore and who were anxious to get back to their boats to avoid punish .st ment Hassan gsSneT9usly roTsd then then than sous. It was this kindly trait. too, which led to his friendship with Jack Harmon. Jack was sailor at tached to United States torpedo de- stroyer which lay in the .harbor. He had missed his regular boat back to the yes sel, and had therefore sought out Has san, whom he had hired upon previous occasions. Now. Hassan had picked up
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
Flower Enemies

TT IS rather interesting to note that
 certain flowers have great dislike for each other. For instance. if you will make up a bouquet containing. among other flowers. roses and mig nonettes. and place the bouquet in a vase for an hour. you will find that while the other flowers remain perfect ly fresh. the roses and mignonettes have wllted-that is to say. they have killed each other.
 Lilies-of-the-valley also kill without pity any other flower with which they come in close contact.
 On the contrary, carnations and helio- tropes have the greatest affection for each other.
 Yet some people say that flowers can not feelt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-06
Painting Wild Animals
 From Life

eT~HE Bronx Park Hon house, in the Central Park. New York. Is fitted 7 up with a unique studio. which will enable artists to make a study of wild animals from actual life. The new studio cage Is at one end of the build ing. shut off from the main lion house. There are two parts to it--the audi torium and the cage. The former is 2ox17 feet. with platforms ranged one above the other. so that number of artists can work at the same time. About thirty artists can be accommo- dated at once.
 The studio cage is arranged directly under a big daylight, and when Hon is wanted by the artists the animal is driven into . shitting cage and lowered studio cage. Then It Is sI eesy matter safely inside the studio by simply open ing the gates and throwing in a piece of meat, With the animal inside the cage in q perfect light and no bystanders. to disturb them. the artists are free to be- gin work