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The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08
MEDAL FOR CLIMBER
TO COMMEMORATE MISS PEck's
ASCENT OF PERUVIAN MOUNT.
Scaled Huascaran, Estimated to Be
$4,000 Feet High-Believes She
Holds Worlds Record-Silver
Slipper Another Gift.

New York.-Miss Annie S. Peck,
who believes that she has attained the
greatest height in the world by noun
tain climbing, has received a gold
medal from President Leguia of Peru
for her most notable and most recent
effort, the ascent of Mount Huascaran,
estimated to be $4,000 feet high. 1t
a hand frozen because she lost a
glove, and for time the lives of those
in the party were endangered. Ru-
dolph, one of the guides brought from
Switzerland, had been keeping the
heavy outer gloves for Miss Peck and
he not only let one of them fall but
lost one of his own. His feet and one
of his hands were SO badly frozen that
they had finally to be amputated.
Eduardo Higginson, the Peruvian
consul general in this city, presented
the medal to Miss Peck 1t is in the
shape of shield and is about two
inches long and " inches wide. On
the diverse is the inscription in Span.
ish:
The Government of Peru to Annie S.
Peck. No one before her arrived at the
summit of Huascaran. 2 of Sept, 1908.
The reverse bears picture of
Mount Huascaran and the inscriptions
Mount Huasearan-24,OOO feet. Republic
of Peru.
Miss Peck has also received pres
ent of silver slipper stirrup from the
Lima Geographical society. Eulogio
Delgado, president of the organization,
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08

Indeed"
yes, this isn't porch-column night
I'm burglar, all right, but l DOM
win my-er, jewel, that way Oh
Andrea, step this way just moment
please. l."
Not under that sprig of belated
mistletoe, Mr.. Padgett-but, as l was
saying-at first they didn't like each
other at all, but now they just get
along exquisitely. Pal mauls Rags
unmercifully-but the cat just loves
him! Why
"Oh, mercy! He's mauling the cal
again!" cried the girl.
ooh, bother the cat!" bending Gag
erly over her. Il want you! IL
am dog-tired of barking along the
fence of dalliance. l am standing here
in the myrtle-bordered pathway ex
tending to you the book of my love
Turn a dogs-ear on the title page
and"
pal! Pal Stop it, sir!" stamping
her foot at the dog.
Andrea"
'Rags Rags! Scat!"
''Who?" mockingly.
you! No, mean-Pal, stop that!
oh, horrors, Mr.. Padgett, look! 1t isn't
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08

your Agapemone to adore the star of
rays Of the queen of the galaxy"
you mean the dog-star, of course"
browning at him.
"Why grow dogmatic?" he flashed,
with feigned superciliousness. why
the dog-star?"
1.-THE Alpha is the dog oh, fudge,
Mr.. Padgett, YOU"
"Ah, your canine knowledge is be-
yond question! Now for your astro-
,nomical wisdom: The Alpha of the
reconsideration CAMS is the dog-star-
hut to what assemblage of brilliant
tluminary does the star of my exis.
itence belong?" turning his eyes de-
liberately upon her evasive ones.
AThey play beautifully together"
avoided the girl, blushing, pal"
sWho?"
pal the dog"
'.Oh!"
AT first Rags"
"Rags?'
Eyes Rags. the cat!r
"Oh--she, the cat! thought you
must mean the Italian that used to go
Through the alley last summer calling:
Rags! R-A-G-S-N-O-L-DI-R'-Ni' !"
At first Rags didn't like Pal at all
and she sPhist' at him like that
Stop screamed the young man,
scranbIing in feigned terror to his
feet Are you trying to scare me up
= ~
<<1heref II the halltree, she sug-
Sest6d; pointedly.
"A lett my climbers at home on the
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08
A Pre-Nuptial Conversation
BY Carolyn Wells.

Dearest, said the girl who was en-
gagged to him, Il went shopping this
morning, and l bought the loveliest
duck of a Paris hat you ever saw! I'm
afraid you'll think | was extravagant,
for l paid $50 for it; but it has quite
a long plume and half-blown rose on
it, so really it's worth the money"
"Of course it is, little girl You can't
get Paris hat for nothing, and plumcs
are always expensive"
Yes" she went on, with slight
expression of relief on her face; and
| found such bargain at Money
makers. Beautiful spun silk stockings
at only IS pair!"
Good! l hope you laid in stock
of them. That's reasonable enough
for real silk"
yes, did," Her face showed a
trace of wonderment at his affability,
but she went on. I'm so glad you
don't think me extravagant. hate
a man who criticizes a woman for
spending lot on clothes. Well, then
l bought feather boa. They're the
hCWCot thihSo thio oCoool- IL tO0t
$780, and of course can't wear it often.
but it's lovely for the opera, you
know
I'm sure it is. And you must be a
good shopper to get it at such fair
price"
She eyed him closely.
yes and | found a beautiful muif
of Russian sable which bought for
800. OF course can't carry that with
a feather boa, SO had to get sable
stole also. But that was only $125. OF
course, these things are much more
expensive than can really afford, but
the shops are so bewitching that lose
my sense of prudence and buy the
pretty things before realize that
| they're out Of all proportion to my
station in life, or yours
"oh, well, darling. suppose you
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08
Loue and the Pup
BY Byron Williams.

is this domesticated carntvorous
mammal absolutely to be trusted?"
asked the young man lightly, as he
gave the girl his hat in the hall and
pretended to be apprehensive.
Boston terrier-registered icily.
'Dog-gone it," burst out the young
man, gravely; don't be so logged
about 1t. Pm fond of dogs myself
especially bull ter"
HE isn't a bull terrier" proudly.
Hes full-blooded Boston terrier,
aud have his pedigree from"
"Of course" persisted the young
man, coolly, moving to the sofa at her
left, Il didn't come down expressly
to see the dog. | just dropped in to
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08
TAKES PLACE OF HITCHCOCK.
J. r. Hill In Charge of Republican Ma
tional Committee.

Washington.-Joh Fremont Hill,
the new vice-chairman of the Repub-
lican national committee, has been fire.
quently described by his friends as "a
gentlemanly gentleman of the new
school" His perpetual urbanity of
manner, affability and genial good ma
ture seem to justify this appellation.
He is extremely likable and has been
popular in his home state of Maine.
He is considered an exceptionally
clever politician.
1t is said Mr.. Hill took the vice.
craftsmanship with the expectation
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08

rometer is measured in inches. The
liquid column is 81 feet high at nor
NAL. 1t was intended to use a 32-foot
column of water, but this was aban-
doned because water evaporated too
quickly. Then glycerine was tried /;
but with this liquid the normal height
was only 81 feet, which was not
enough. Olive oil was chosen finally
The tube rests against a monumental
pillar of stone. Olive oil is the light.
est liquid yet used for barometer.
When lighter one is made available
taller barometer may be construct
ed. Pascal made barometers of wa
ter and wine mixed. zophar Mills. OF
New York, glycerine barometer, and
Jaubert set up one of water in the
famous Tour st. Jacques, the wealth
er bureau center of Paris.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08

he might rescue from cruel treatment.
Nowhere did his services as a pre-.
venter of cruelty to animals appear
at that moment to be necessary. The
as mercifully as possible, and the
kind-hearted gentleman proceeded on
his way to a nearby corner. AS he
approached it policeman whistled
the signal for north and south-bound
traffic to halt. The driver of a spir-
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08
overcoats for Laborers.

Fifteen aged farm laborers at Hen
ham, Essex, England. were recently
the recipients of new overcoat each
Many years ago an Essex agriculturisi
named Henry Smith left farm a,
Tolleshunt the rent of which was To
be applied each year in providing
overcoats for aged and respectable
farm laborers in several parishes
which he named.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08
partners In hIla Crime.

The hard looking customer had been
arrested for stealing an umbrella.
What do you have to say for your
self" asked the police justice. Arc
you guilty or not guilty?"
I'm one O. the guilty ones, y'r hon
or, l reckon" answered the prisoner.
1.-The umbrella had the name of j..
Thompson on the handle, G. H. Brick
ley stamped on the inside o the cover,
an l stole it from man named Quinn
by"
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08
WORLDS BIGGEST BAROMETER.
Monument to Inventor Erected at Fa-
enza, Italy.

London biggest barometer in
the world is in the city of Faenza,
Italy. 1t is a monument to Torricelli,
inventor of the barometer, who was
born in that city just 300 years ago.
The scale of this barometer is on a
basis of feet where the ordinary ba-
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08

tied team that was hitched to fine
looking carriage appeared to have diff
ficulty in getting his horses to stop.
insomuch that he jerked the reins and
sawed fiercely on the bits. In four
jumps Addison Spriggs went to the
rescue of the paving, champing ami
mails.
Here, you,' he commanded grasp
ing at the reins and narrowly escaping
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08

need them, and at any rate you'll look
charming in them"
"Mr. Smallwage," said the girl, ris.
ing, and looking coldly at him, take
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08

from nervousness
andother annoying
symptoms, and l
can truly say that
LydiaE.Pinkham's
Vege table Com
pound has proved
worth mountains
of gold to me, as 1t
restored my health
and strength. l
never forget to tell
my friends what
LydiaE. Pinkham'S
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08

The man who misses love is likely
TO miss Heaven. 1t may be only ideal
ization; but after all that is tie soul
The Sunday Magazine.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08

When woman looks serious and
stops asking, What is lover" it is an
indication that she has found out.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08

Remember you have once been
young, and never forget you may one
day be old.-Piggott.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08
For Headache Trv Hicks, capudlne.

Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
| Nervous troubles, the aches are speedily
| relieved by Capudine It's Liqud-pleas-
| ant to take-Effects Immediately. 10. 20
| and soc at Drug Stores.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08

From the blackmailer's viewpoint,
Keeping secrets is paying business.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08
WORTH
MOUNTAINS
OF GOLD
During Change of Life,
says Mrs. Chas. Barclay

Graniteville, vt. ct was passing
through the Changeof Life and suffered
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-08

back your ring. Our engagement is
broken. | cannot marry hopeless
lunatic,"
Copyright. 1909. by w. G. chapman.)
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22

Emerson Hough is fond of outdoor
life, and many is the good story he
tells around the campfire at night.
While camping out in the Adiron-
dacks with a party of friends, the
easily they might be heard. Many
good stories were told, but the fol.
lowing statement by Mr.. Hough was
acknowledged the best: "Out in the
Rocky mountains it takes eight hours
to hear the echo of your voices. When
1 camp out there and just before
pull the blanket around me for the
night, i shout out, Time TO get up
and-do you believe itg-the echo
wakes me up next morning.!
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22
LEAN YEAR FOR CHURCHES.
Those of Great Britain Lost Many
Members in 1907.

Members I'm 1907.
Last year was a lean year for the
churches, both at home and abroad.
The Baptist communicates in Great
Britain in 1907, according to the indie
pendent, were 429,977, which was 1864
fewer than In 1906. There were 744
more Sunday school teachers, but 3,16l
fewer pupils.
The British Congregationalists have
almost held their own, but not quite
Their membership is 459,663 for 1907.
q loss of 275. While the Sunday school
teachers have increased by 1850, the
pupils have fallen off by 5000.
The Wesleyan Methodists show the
same loss, the membership of 500, 250
being 200 fewer than in the previous
wear.
Five smaller Methodist denomina-
lions show total loss of S,515 pupils
and a small loss in members. A single
one, the Primitive Methodists. report
a gain of 1900 members. but they lose
',2O3 Sunday school pupils.
In Wales the largest denomination is
the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist con-
'ection, which is Presbyterian in gov.
eminent. It's membership is given as
1S7.76S. a loss of 1,396.
The total loss in membership of the
non-conformist denominations is about
$4,000 and that in Sunday schools Is
more than $4,000. Indeed. one Of the
best ecclesiastical statisticians in Great
Britain puts the loss in members II
England and Wales at 17.454.
A principal cause Of this ebb is tn,
sloughing off Of the excess members
who Joined the churches during the
excitement Of the Welsh revival.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22

DioPaIChcS concerning market quota
tions, conditions and phases are as fol-
lows:
Chicago.
Flour-Firm.
Rye-No. 2, s3@s5c.
Barley-Feed or mixing, 81 1-2@69c;
fair to choice mailing, 69@7Oc.
Flaxseed - No. Northwestern,
$1.57 1-2; No. l northwestern, $1.67 1-2
Timothy seed-$3.sO.
Clover-$9.5O.
Mess pork-Per bbl, $17.s0@179O.
Lard-Per 100 lbs, S1O.35.
Short ribs-Sides, loose, $9.s7 1-2@
1000.
Short clear sides-Boxed, $1O.OO@1O25
Butter-Steady. Creameries, 23@
27c; dairies, 10 1904 1-2c.
Eggs-Easy at mark, cases included
Firsts, 25 lie; prime firsts, 81 lie.
Cattle-Mark weak. Beeves, $50
1925; Texas steers, $4.6O@5.sO; west
ern steers, $4.7O@5.75; stockers anc
feeders, $3.60@5.6O; cows and heifers
$3.40@6.25; calves, $5@7.
Hogs-Market strong, 10c higher
light, $6.s5@7.25; mixed, $6.95@7.40
heavy, $7@7.45; rough, $7@7.15; good
to choice, heavy, $7.15@7.45; pigs, $5.7!
@6.75; bulk of sales, $7.2O@7.35.
Sheep-Market strong. Natives, $3.9t
@6.5O; western, $4@6.5O; yearlings
$6-25@s.4O; lambs, native, $7.50@s.50
western, $7.45OS.75.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22
1.-THE gingerbread Man. &"

The Spokane theater will offer this
week, Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
the musical comedy entitled "The Gin
gerbread Man" The engagement is
for three nights with the probability of
a matinee. This clever piece when it
made its first appearance last year won
admirers with its smart dialogue, unus-
ual comedy ard pretty music.
Several new features have been add
cd to the performance this year, it
is said, among which is the introduc-
ton by Rose Murray of "The Margery
Daw." She is wheeled on the stage in
a box that appears to contain a doll
Of ordinary size, and she is put through
the oldest kind of contortions.
Holland is the best European Gus
toner Of the United States in copper
and the second best in -four
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22

Doctor-Why, how is this, my dear
sire You sent me a note stating that
You had been attacked with humps
and ] find you suffering from rheu-
matism.
Patient-That 3 al right, doctor
There WASH Z a soul in the house that
knew how to spell rheumatism.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22
M]D0[pylsAD G
9fsSSGQIJ gETCTBE
1@GZ@ Y

About 100000 gallons Of blood are
pumped through the adult human heart
each year.
THE United States navy possesses
IN the scout cruiser Salem the fastest
warship in the world" says the Scien-
tihc American In the recent govern
ment STANDARDIZATION trial over the
measured mile course of ROclgand.
Ne, this handsome vessel was driven
at a maximum speed OF 26.ss knots
and al an average speed for five runs
over the mile course Of 25.95 knots"
The Oligocene Is one Of the divisions
Of the ancient geological age known az
the Tertiary. Recently the Olig0cene
rocks in the BOurbonnais. France.
yielded two very interesting little fOs-
sis. one Of a sparrow, the other of a
squirrel. which Is almost Identical DO
an us anatomical characters with the
common squirrel ~ the present time
50 perfectly is the fossil preserved
that The hairs can STD be seen deiach-
ing themselves in One lines along The
back Of The skeleton The bead ls lack
lng
Mrs Bertha hyrtou BIAS succeeded iu
asceriniuinstle cause of tAe refractory
behavior Of fhe searcliighf lu certain
RESPECTS and iu deflsIug remedy The
F British almiulfy called ou Ir0f Ayr
t9u a. invest gate fle trouble some
+ Cine ago. After uakIug many intesu.
T uMH|uI.. II. f.TU8I I|.I ITUI..f.... ....| a.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22

If an and ] and an o and a U
With an x at the end spell Su,
And an j. and "a and = spell i,
Pray what Is "a speller TO def
Then If also an S and an ] and q @
And an II J. ID spell side,
There is nothing much left for
speiler ~ do
But 10 go and commit siouxeyesighed
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22

2 p = z 25c Sheet Music or
Il N IL IL A. Y. P. Expo. Souvenir
Send your name and address with that
of two OF your friends and we will send
you FREE a 25c piece of the latest sheet
music a beautiful colored picture Of the
A. Y. p. Exposition. Include &c stamp
for postage
Pacific Coast Mercantile Association.
0S Union St eet, SEATTLE, WIN.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22
Good for Sore Ewes.

for over 100 years PETTIT'S EYE
SALVE has positively cured eye dis
eases everywhere. All druggists or
Howard Bros, Buffalo, n. Y.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22

"Say, pa" queried little Billy Bloc
bumper, "what s an echof'
~ An echo, my son." replied the old
man with a sigh long drawn out, sis
the only thing than can himham a
woman out Of the last word. -
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22

Those who keep Hamlins Wizard OH
Ia the house do not have 10 buy any
other remedy for sore throat. no other
remedy viii cure this trouble SO quickly
OF 80 surely. Remember this.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22

Some of tAe better grades Of Nedi
terranean coral sell al wholesale Ia the
crude state az high a. 500 per pound
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22
WHEAT KING PATTEN Is HOME

las begun 20 DO Buslness IN Chicago
Again.
Chicago, May Johannes A. Patten,
the central figure in the recent wheat
excitement, has arrived here after a
short rest on a ranch near Trinidad,
Col. Mr.. Patten, who appeared to be
In excellent condition, went directly
to his home in Evanston, a suburb. He
had little to add to what he had given
out in an interview at Kansas City
last night. Mr.. Patten added he would
be at his desk tomorrow morning.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22
WANT TO SELF

erty-improved ranch logged-off land tim
Der land irrigated land, dry land, mer-
camille business, saw mill, shingie mill
anything, and we will show you how we do
it, Write today.
BLACK LAND COMPANY
450-45I-452 New York Block, Seattle, Wn.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22

Ma. " said a newspaper man 3 son,
81 know why editors call themselves
We. -
"Whyf'
$50 s the man that doesn 4 like the
article viii think there are two many
people for him TO tackle
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22
New York.

Flour-Market dull but firm.
Wheat-Spot firm; No. red, SLAB 1-2
W1.45 elevator; No. ? red, $1.45 nominal
f. 0. b. ahoat; No. ! northern Duluth,
$1.36 - f. 0. b. adoat; No. 2 hard win
ter. S1.36 f. 0. b. ahoat.
HOps-Dull.
Hides-Firm; Bogota, p 12c; Central
American, 21c.
Wool and petroleum-Steady.
Sugar-Raw, steady; fair refining
1896; centrifugal 90 test, $3.50; mo-
lasses sugar, $3.11; refined steady.
Coffee-Quiet: No. Rio, lac; No
Santos, 5-s@9c. Mild, steady; Cor
dova, 1-4012 3-4c.
The tin market was firm and higher
and in consequence was quoted at 1920
@29.5O.
Copper was firm, with an advancing
tendency, lake being quoted al
sl2.s7 1908 II 2; electrolytie, $3.50
M12.75, and casting at Sl2-37 la
y 62 II.
Lead was steady at S4.2O@4.25.
Spelter was unchanged.
Iron was very steady. No. ] foundry
northern is quoted at $16yOOM16.5O; No
2 at sl5.750l6.25; No. ] southern and
No. ] southern soft. S1575M16.25.
Bar silver, So 1-2c; Mexican dollars
44c.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22

Wheat-shipping, s21O@215; mill
ing. S210d2.2O.
Barley-Feed, sl.52 l-2M16O; brew
ing. Sl.62 l-2M1.05.
Oats-Red Sl.950215; white, s2ls
OPS. black. nominal
Millstuhs- Bran, s26.50M50; mid
dlings. S33M35.
Hay-Wheat. s22M26: wheat and
oats. SCOOPS; alfalfa. s76i9: stock, 81
OIL; straw. per bale. 0OM65c.
Bufter-fancv creamery. e4c; cream
cry seconds 28 l-2e; fancy dairy. Pee.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-22
OTHER MARKETS.

Dispatches concerning market quota
tions, conditions and phases are as fol.
lows:
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
Saved Bully from Fire

Dear Aunt Laurie:
Thomas Rovency was 10 years old,
big, muscular and one of those boys
who think they know it all yet do not
know enough of kindness and good
manners to be gentlemen.
Just across the street from the
Rovencys residence lived just the
sweetest little curly headed boy that
anybody ever saw. He had blue eyes,
a short fat nose and the dearest little
red mouth, which looked for all the
world like a Cupids bow. His name
was Oliver Rossven, and he was years
old, He was rather tongue tied and
couldn't talk plain.
Tom made much sport of oliver and
called him the ''lisping darling" Often
little oliver would cry as if his heart
would break because all the boys called
him 'Lisping Darling"
One day when Thomas father was
away from home to look after some
business in the village, ten miles away,
this cruel boy was up at the third story
window absorbed in whiting a boat
Something happened in the Kitchen
and in almost no time the lower part
of the house was one sheet of flame.
The Roveneys house was about mile
from the fire hall and there were almost
no houses near except the RossVens.
Oliver saw the flames ana ran out 70
watch. He saw Tom in the third story
window shouting with all his might.
''Lisping Darling" thought to himself:
Here's a chance to SOW dat OF Tom
how dood and tind l tan be-" Although
he was small Oliver was an intelligent
little fellow, and ran to the telephone
and said: "Deys a fire down on c.
street" If it were not for oliver
Thomas would have burned to death.
Although his bad habits were not
cured right away, Thomas became bet
ter and better until when he grew up
he was such good, kind man that
everybody loved him.
FLOSSIE GERMAN.
First Street school, B8 grade. sos
South Sycamore street, Santa Ana.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27

spanking. She didn't spank hard
enough to make me cry, but L did not
like it at ALL I went out doors and sat
down under a big tree and was think
ing how mean and cross mamma was.
Pretty soon a little girl came down to
play with me. After she left discov-
cred she had banished all my spunki-
ness. Then 1 began to think how good
mamma was, and to wonder what l
could do for her. So went inside ana
saw the empty wood box, so j filled 1t.
and then set the table for dinner, and
helped mamma in every way l could.
Mamma noticed me and gave me a big
fat cookie. LEOTA IUHNhtN
East Whittier school, Sth grade; l3
years old.