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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25

K GREAT many, many years ago
 EM there lived in one of the river re-
 E gions of Central Africa a monkey by the name of Squinkie. He was
 the eldest son of old Mrs. Monk, and helped her to find the finest cocoa nuts, the freshest berries, and the young est of carrots for the family larder. In fact, Squinkie was the mainstay of the family after his fathers death. which occurred In most tragic manner.
 But as this story is to be told about Squinkie, and not about his parents, we shall not go into detail about the sad ending of Squinkie's papa. Suffice 1t to say that Squinkie had been obliged to take his fathers place as chief fighter and provider for the family, which con sisted of the mother, Squinkie, sister and a brother.
 One day. while in the depths of the forest-a place so dense with interwoven vines and underbrush, and so crowded by great trees whose branches tntermin- gled so thickly that the light of the sun could scarcely penetrate Squinkie pricked up his ears at a most unusual sound. Now there was not beast, nor a reptile, nor a bird In all that part of Africa with whom Squinkie was not ac- quainted. I don't mean that he was on speaking terms with his fellow creatures that belonged to a species differing from his own; but he knew them by sound. He could tell the instant a rhinoceros stepped into the jungle. He knew the soft glide of the snake. He understood the approach of the lion, or the leopard. though he did not see the form of the creature who made the noise of approach. But on this day Squinkie heard q new sound-a strange, rattling of leaves and underbrush, a noise never made by any of the creatures he was accustomed to hearing. So he pricked up his ears and listened intently, feeling of mingled fear and curiosity taking possession of him.
 Then, peering through the jungle, Squlnkle saw sight that made his deep set eyes open very very wide black creature, walking on two very long. straight legs. And beside him, another creature-a white one-walking on two very long, straight legs And the limbs that grew out from their shoulders were
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the wind had famed them into sudden fame
 All was consternation at once. The children screamed and fled from Pauline as though she were some dangerous beast. Even Robert stood riveted to the ground, crying out hoarsely: Mamma! Fire! Paulinei Help!'
 But on the other side of the hedge there was one who knew what to do in such emergency. Petro, who had seen the blaze the very moment 1t started, grasped the heavy old woolen shawl that was about little Neita and plunged through the hedge where the leaves were thinnest, and bounded across the 50 feet of lawn
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them be to themselves for q little while. Our presence may serve as a damper on their fuller enjoyment, so we'll withdraw for half an hour"
 Left without the presence of the older persons, the young guests entered Into more lively games, singing and laughing till the noise of their gaiety resounded throughout that part of the town. Two rough men stopped to watch them at play, and one entered the yard to get better look at the May pole. He was smoking the stump of an old cigar, and as he drew near to the assembled party he removed the glowing bit from his lips. Pardon, little foks,', he said, "but I'd like to git
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Don't you, Petror'
 Then the merriment became so loud that Petro and Neita stopped talking and gave all their attention to the May-pole dance on the other side of the hedge.
 Soon the dance was over and the little ones broke up into groups, laughing and chatting in their gayest spirits. Some sat at the tables and were served with re treatments brought from the mansion by liI Ieried servants. Others played at games, not wishing refreshments so soon after the dance. All were happy and oblivious of the two little ones who watched them from the alley, creeping closer and closer to the hedge that they might see the better.
 As the fun grew Mrs. Baker returned to the house, calling to the two young ladies to join her, saying: we will let
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pinched and wan. But there was d sparkle of pleasure in her big dark eyes as she looked in the direction of Petro's pointing finger and listened to Petro'S whispered explanation. You see. Neita. it's party of rich children. Isn't 1t grand? Watch them daneei Oh. isn't that gay: And just hear the music! 1t is coming from behind that clump of rose bushes. Look Therere three men sit ting there playing on-on-why, they are playing 6ddlesl It's much nicer music than our papas fiddle makes. Isn't it grand, Neita?'
 "Oh, so grand. Petro." whispered Neita "I wish we might go there and play. too
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that lay between the May pole and the hedge, reaching Pauline at the very mo ment that she began crying 'T am on fre!'' And instantly he threw Pauline on the ground. covering her closely with the heavy shawl. and smothering the flame before 1t had burnt Pauline's flesh. A slight scorching of one wrist caused Pau line some pain and fear, but there was no deep burn.
 Just as Petro had succeeded In putting out the fire Mrs. Baker and the two assisting young ladies came running to the scene all pale from fear. And when it was discovered who had been the hero at the time when one was most needed, Mrs. Baker took hold of Petro's hand and asked him how he had come to ap- pear as from the clouds.
 ..You see, Missus," said Petro, bushes
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peep at that pole. I'd like to see how it's put up, If you don't mind.'
 Robert stepped forward, saying: ''You intrude, my good man, and I hope you will withdraw. These are private grounds, and this is a private party"
 The man gave a loud, coarse laugh, shook the ashes and sparks from his cigar and walked out of the grounds.
 He joined his companion, and together they were soon round the corner of the street and lost to sight.
 But an instant later a cry went up from Pauline. I'm on fire! I'm on firei" And the guests turned to behold flame rushing up the thin cloth of her frock, catching in the silk sash about her waist. The sparks from the intruder's cigar had caught in the sheer lace on her frock and
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used for carrying things, the same as he, Squinkie, often used his front legs to carry things. But never had Squinkie stood so upright-just like a tree. with his front legs folded up and carrying strange weapons. Often squinkie had carried great stick-picked up from the ground-with which to beat another mon key who might interfere with his affairs
 in the way of getting what food he de- sired. But these creatures were the strangest he had ever seen, and did not
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where one could get about without so much trouble And 1t seemed that these creatures were making for that spot
 But to Squinkie's surprise there popped into sight another and another, and still another black being, and all were walk ing upright on long, straight legs, and all were carrying in their short front legs (they had arms, but Squinkie thought of them as legs) weapons. And still more and more of the black creatures thrust themselves through the underbrush, fol-
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r M tired to death l" cried l Johnny,
 When his ma called him to tea 1; I've hood and dug and planted Till can hardly see. I've made a fine big garden
 And planted things just so, And now I'll rest a little
 Till the seeds begin to grow. And when the crisp white onions And beets and lettuce, too, And peas and beans and carrots Have all come nicely through, "I'll keep the weeds from grow
 ing
 Round them, so good to eat, And when my gardens ready We'll have a great big treat"
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s CUR,PUZZLE
 k6AICoR1ER,
LETTER ENIGMA.

My first is in marry, but not in wed; My second is in blanket, but not in bed My third is in girl, but not in lass; My fourth Is in iron. but not in brass; My fifth is in rich, but not in poor; My sixth is the same as you have in my
 four;
 My seventh is also my second, you sec My eighth is in walnut, but not in tree
 My whole suggests mystery
 Iris the name of a man
 Who can play tricks for people;
 Solve this, If you can.
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ZIGZAG PUZZLE.

The seven words of this zigzag puzzle ! contain the same number of letters. fl the words are rightly guessed and writ1 ten one below another the zigzag letters= beginning with the upper left-hand let
 ter and ending with the lower eft-hands, letter, will spell the name of a mighty'l people. The cross-words are: 1. The upe' per part of the human face. 2. foods for cows and pigs. 3. That which everNd human wants on his head. 4. To linger-o 5. Something used by fishermen. 6. A
 small body of land. '. A song.
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~ H, mercy me! Oh, mercy V my" Hear the little fishes cry, As they see the baited hooks Thrown to them in summer
 brooks. "If the boys could be the fish And that's the fsh's dearest
 wish We, as boys, would never hook Them from happy summer brook.
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Wed let them gaily swim along To the waters ripping song, And about our business go, Allowing all that live a show. "Oh, mercy mel Oh, mercy myl' Thus the little fishes cry When they see the baited hook Thrown to them in summer brook
 ANNIE JAMES.
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belong to Squinkie's forest.
 Squinkie, knowing that self-preserva- tion meant hiding in the tree branches. hurriedly swung himself far above the place where he knew these strange crea- lures would soon pass. for they were tearing vines and branches away so that they might pass through. Just beyond this dense spot was more open space
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JoB-LoT LETTER PUZZLE.

JOB-LOT LETTER PUZZLE.
 By employing the following Job-lot of letters to form words, a weii-kho"n proverb may be written. The letters are W, E. N. A. V, k, NJ, l, S. T, H, L., U, D, Y. The letters appearing more than once in the sentence are: w three times) E (seven times), N (twice). tour times), I (twice), s (three times). uour times), H (twice), l. -four times). ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS PUZZLES HIDDEN PROFERB PUZZLE-Nerer cry oUer spilled milk.
 BEHEADINGS-(1 H0nestnest. @ Prolol-oioI f3) Yedst-east. 2 CURTAILINGS-t1 Rumor-rum. t2) Cdne-cdn. (3) Cdper-cdpe
 ZIGZAG PUZZLE-Bldck. The cro9,- toords are: 1. Bee. 2. Fly. 8. Lsa- '. Ace. 5. Kin.
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lowing the first black one and the tall white one.
 Here's the place we'll find the monkeys" said the leader of the band of tall beings. But of course, Squinkie did not understand a single word of what was said. And neither would you have understood, for the creature did not speak our language. But in his own
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-25
BY MAUD WALKER.

Y GREAT many, many years ago l there lived in one of the river re- gions of Central Africa a monkey by the name of Squinkie. He was
 4he aIdac+ cn., az .aId AI..s Manlr
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06
left Is Eaaer to Elaht.

Jim Jeffries is back from Europe
and talk of fight between him and
Jack Johnson, title holder in the
heavyweight class, is hot again. That
Jeffries really intends to fight the big
black seems conclusively settled, and
a meeting between the big pugs is
scheduled to take place in Chicago,
where final articles are to be signed
and negotiations with club owners
made for putting on the battle. 1t is
believed that Jimmy Coffroth will be
the successful bidder for the battle.
Hugh Mcintosh has not given up hope
of getting the battle for his Australia
club, but the San Francisco man is
believed to have an understanding
with Johnson and Jeffries has ex-
pressed preference for battle in this
country.
The question of referee probably
is one that will cause trouble be-
tween the battlers. Among those
spoken of are Charley Eyton of Los
Angeles, Ed Smith of Chicago and
Otto Floto of Denver.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06
FREAK PLAYS OF 1909.

Frank Dick, the great Southern
league pitcher, performed the unusual
feat of disposing of the crack City
league champions at Memphis, with
out run, hit or base on balls and
without a runner reaching first base
The professionals won, 9 to 0.
Homer Davidson, well known in
football circles, played the middle
field position for the Sandusky base
ball team in game with Ashtabula
at Sandusky and completed a double
play unassisted in the third inning,
the like OF which had never before
been seen. He ran from his position
near the fence and caught with one
hand Creamer's liner over the second
bag, just as it was about to fall upon
the ground. He kept on running and
tagged Van Alstyne, who, certain that
Creamer had hit safely, was trying to
get to third from first. The play re-
tired the visitors, as one man was al
ready out, and robbed them of their
only chance to score. Sandusky won,
10 to 0.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06
Louisville Wins Championship.

After one of the closest races ever
witnessed in baseball Louisville won
the championship in the American
association. From the first few games
played the contest between the mines
was one of the marvels of the game,
the teams changing place at the head
of the list several times. Finally
Louisville began to nose to the front
and in the last few days of the strug-
gle gained sufficient lead over Milwau-
kee and Minneapolis to make certain
victory for the Colonies.
For a month it was almost certain
that Rock Island would win the cham
pionship in the Three / league from
Springfield, which carried off the
honor last season. 1t was only a
question of how far ahead the Rock
Island team would finish.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06
SLOAN GREATEST JOCKEY
King Edwards Trainer Pays High Tri-
butte to American Whom Britons
Ruled Off the Track.

King Edwards trainer, Richard
Marsh, who has been giving his views
of present-day jockeys in London pub
LEGATION says: Riding and training
has never been the same since the
Americans came over, about 1899, and
unsettled everything. The butcher
boy crouch on the withers' style OF
riding is the curse of racing at the
present time. 1t has resulted in bad
riding, foul riding, and in tanning more
horses than ever was the case before
the Americans came over.
ct is all a mistake says the royal
trainer, ito think Sloan was jockey
of this sort He had perfect hands,
the best have ever known jockey
to possess, and he was certainly one
of the best l have ever known. If he
made the running he did it at his own
pace-he was such wonderful judge
of pace. You didn't see him bicketing
a horse along from start to finish and
doing everything possible to break its
legs and it's heart"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06
LEGAL NOTICES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
IN State of Wisconsin, Grant County
Court SS-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Anna
Barbara Schm1tZ. deceased.
Letters teStamentary on the estate of
Anna Barbara Schmitz. of Potosi. Wis. de-
ceased. having been issued to William
H. SchmitZ.
Notice is hereby given. that the creditors
of said Anna Barbara Schmitz. deceased. are
allowed and limited by order of this Court
until and including the fourth Tuesday of
March 1910. being the 22d day Of said
month. to present their claims and de-
mands against sal Anna Barbara Schmitz.
deceas ed. to the County Court tor exam1na-
tion and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given. that the
claims and demands so presented will be
examined and adjusted by this Court, at
the office of the County Judge at the Court
House. in the city of Lancaster. in said
county. on the fifth Tuesday of March
1870
Dated this 10Th day of September 1909.
E.B.GOODSELL, County Judge.
1st ins. Sept 22nd: last ms. Oct. Is.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06

G. R. Kluger, the Jeweler, 1860
Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, Ind,
writes: l was SO weak from kidney
trouble that 1 could hardly walK a
hundred feet. Four bottles of Foley s
Kidney Remedy cleared my complex
ion, cured my backache and the ir-
regularities disappeared, and l can
now attend 10 business every day,
and recommend Foley's Kidney
Remedy to all sufferers, as it cured
me after the doctors and other
remedies had failed.'' j. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06
She Was Pleasantly Surprised.

Miss e. E. Bell, Wausau. Wis. /,
writes: Before I commenced to
take Foleys Kidney Pills 1 had
severe pains in my back. could not
sleep. and was greatly troubled with
headache. The first few doses of
Foley's Kidney Pills gave me relief,
and two bottles cured me- The quick
results surprised me, and l can honest
ly recommend them" j. T. Bennett
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06
Both Boys Saved

Lonis Boon, a leading merchant of
Norway, Mich, writes: Three
bottles of Foley's Honey and tar alb
solutely cured my boy of severe
cough, and neighbours boy who was
SO i'll with a ccld that the doctors
gave him up, was cured by taking
Foley's Honey and Tar. Nothing
e lse is as safe and certain in results.
j. I. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06

While the Washington team could
do no better than last place in the
American league fight the Senators
showed some ginger after they secured
Dutch" Schaefer from the Tigers.
Schaefer celebrated his first visit to
Detroit after leaving the champions
with single and a three Dagger, scor-
ing Washington's only run on the
triple. He was cheered whenever he
came to bat and 500 purse of gold
was presented to him by his Detroit
admirers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06

Foley's Honey and Tar clears the
air passages. stops the irritation in the
throat, soothes the inflamed mem
branes, and the most obstinate cough
disappears. Sore and infiamed lungs
are healed and strengthened. and the
cold is expelled from the system.
Refuse any but the genuine in the
yellow package. J. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06
Flanagan Breaks Record.

John Flanagan of the Irish-Ameri-
can Athletic club, New York, estab-
lished a new worlds record with the
16-pound hammer at the Irish Fair
and Field day" at Washington. In
competition with Matt McGrath of the
New York Athletic club Flanagan
hurled the hammer 179 feet 10 inches,
breaking his own record of 173 feet.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06

Mr.. F. q. Fritz. Oneonta, N Y,
writes: My little girl was greatly
benefited by taking Foley's Orino
Laxative, and 1 think it is the best
remedy for constipation and liver
trouble" Foley's Orino Laxative is
mild, pleasant and effective, and
cuies habitual constipation.
J T, Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06
Eastern Flag TO Rochester.

The Eastern leagues championship
season ended, Rochester winning the
pennant with .0S4 to spare. Rochester
was managed by John Camel, who
transformed the team from tail enders
into pennant winners in years time.
Rochester previously had not won a
rennant since 1901. Newarks finished
second.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06

Fall colds are quickly cured by
Foley's Honey and Tar. the throat
and lung remedy. The genuine con-
tains no harmful drugs.
]. T. Bennett
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06
What Would the Church Say?

If a preachers wife, in the privacy
of her own family, took the chicken
breast and gave her husband the back
would she be turned out Of the church
i, it became known ?-Atchison Globe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06
Daily Thought.

a man is only happy when he be-
lieves himself to be so, in whatever
way the proposition is turned, and
no man believes himself so happy but
what he might be happier.-F. Marion
Crawford.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06
Romance of the Future.

do you see that cloud? 1t was be-
hind one just like that that 1 first
kissed you"-Town and Country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06
And Be Liberal in Its Use.

Every man should keep fair-sized
cemetery in which to bury the faults
of his friends.-Henry Ward Beecher..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06
ESTATE of Russell Taylor. decd.
W Of WiSOnnciT1. (>n11nfu Cn11T

ESTATE of Russell Taylor. decd.
~ State of Wisconsin: County Court OF
Grant county-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at the special
term of the County Court. to be held in and
for said county at the court house in the
city of Lancaster. in said county. on the
fourth Tuesday of Oct. A. d, 1909. be-
ing the 10Th daY of Oct. 1909. at the
hour of one o'clock in the afternoon, the
following matter will be heard and conSid'
The application OF Frank Taylor to ad
NIT to probate the last will and testament
of said deceased and for letters testament
airy thereon.
JAMES MCBRIEN. Register in Probate
Grant Co.. Wis.
Dated September oath. 1909.
list ms Sept. %; last ms. Oct. 80
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06
FSTATE of Perry Fruit.
~ State of Wisconsin, County Court

ESTATE of Perry Fruit.
~ State of Wisconsin, County Court OF
Grant county-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given. that at the regular
term of the County court, to be held in and
for said county at the court house in the
city of Lancaster, in said county. en- the 1St
Tuesday of November, A. D.. 1909, being the
End day of November. 1905. at the hour of ten
o'clock in the forenoon. the following mat
ter will be heard and considered:
The application of A, f. Rundell, executor
of the last will and testament of Perry Fruit
late OF the town of Clifton, in said county
of Grant. deceased. for the adjustment
settlement and allowance of his final ac'
count as such executor and for the assign
ment OF the residue of the estate of said
deceased to such persons as are emit led
to the same.
By order of the Court,
E. b. GOODSELL. County Judge,
Dated Oct. list 1909.
First pub. Oct. 9th, last pub. Oct. 2e.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06
First Study the Subject.

Spenser: Exhaustive observation is
an element of every great achieve
ment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-10-06
Fo1eyS
Honey
and Tar

Will cure a cough or cold no
matter how severe and prevent
pneumonia and consumption.
A Guarantee.
This is to certify that ali
druggists are authorized to re-
fund your money if Foley's
Honey and Tar fails to cure
your cough or cold. Contains
no opiates. The genuine is in q
yellow package. REFUSE SUBSTITUTES
The Brinkley argus., 1909-02-19
How's This?

If you would increase your happiness and prolong your life, forget your neighbor's faults. Forget all the slan- der you ever heard Forget the temptations. Forget the faultfinding and only remember the good points which make you fond of them. For get all personal quarels or histories you may have heard by accident. and which, if repeated. would seem thousand times worse than they are. Blot out, as far as possible, all the disagreeableness of life; they will come. but will only grow larger when you remember them. and the constant thought of the acts of meanness. or, worse still, malice, will only tend tc make you more familiar with them. Obliterate everything disagreeable fo' yesterday. start out with clean sheet today, and write upon it for swee' memories only those things which are lovely and loveable. - Ex.