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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-12-18
FISH DROPPED FROM CLOUDS
spout Is Simple Explanation
of Occurrence.

On Friday last number of towns
people taking a walk on the slopes of
knockscalbert hill were surprised to
see on the grass near Snmmerhill a
large number of very small fishes,
varying in length from l IL to 2
inches. The fish appeared to be the
young of the herring
In August, 1904, a shower of herring
fry was experienced at the head OF
Longrow, but there was no doubt as to
whence the miniature fish had come,
for they fell from above on the hats
and clothing of several men, and at
the time small black cloud of re-
markable density was directly over.
head.
The phenomenon of fish falling from
the clouds is OF more common occur.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-12-18

renee than is generally supposed. IL
is undoubtedly due to some small fry
of fishes having been lifted from the
water and carried over dry land by
what Is popularity known as wa.er.
spout
Many cases are reported from
abroad, and they are common In In.
dia. Last year Ca.thness reported a
shower of small fishes, w,l,.a wcre
identified as herring fry, ara thare
vas also similar occurrence n Ros-
shire.
Frogs. insects and other living crea.
lures have also been known to be thus
trs1-rorted through tie a;-.-Camp-
belltown Courier.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-12-18
DeaM and Life
II Enon at Chnistmas
BY CLINTON DANGERFYELD
4 Nsion at Chrisfmal

TN THE early days of men the Lore
sent two powers on earth to have
dominion over them. One of these
was Death-the other Life.
The stern front of Life showed
\ WHIT he really was: unmerciful
y exacting, swift to demand obedience
Sand laws. swift to punish
Yen sword of pain when
NJ Nere broken
e Nere the eyes of war.
as cold as iron--and as
s# The tasA )set were many. Few
Of these were6b the liking OF the chill.
dren Of men. though some thinkers
perceived that out of these heavy
tasks came strength. also that If one
wrestled with them stoutly one might
even master Life himself and compel
him to graciousness.
Now the other power-Death--wa
a woman
Tall she was, but so perfectly
formed that her height was no blem-
fish. Sleepy-eyed she was. but her
slow, sweet smile was so infinitely
tender and lovely that in the midst of
their tasks men stopped to gaze on
her as she passed.
At last one of the young men TO-.
lowed her She spoke to him--her
roice being that unspeakable music
which not even violin can outsing-
and the young man returned into the
felds of Life no more.
Then little child, weary of flower
gathering. pulled at her garments
hem, and all the workers held their
breath. waiting to see what Death
would do; FOR Life had painted her In
very evil co ors
But Death lifted the child and laid
her on her own deep bosom and sang
TO her.
AS she sang the child slept, and an
exquisite smile fingered on Its lips, as
though its visions were very fair
Then Death held out the child that
The workers might see. and cried:
"Oh, We who labor, beset with un.
ending toll. see ye how have blessed
the child? Never more shall the heat
Of summer vex her. nor the cold OF
winter! / have made her deaf to sor-
row and unraoved by the vibrations ye
sa1l Joy. Forever shall her brow go
and because che hath
chosen me will give her the key to
Heavens Immortal gates
AID ! worker cried:
~ hsve blessst the child because
~ W. your chosen onef~
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with an infinite blessing and bore IL
away.
But the toilers mourned greatly that
Death should have dominion over one
of their number. and they turned the
more desperately to Life, who smiled
sternly and was content
(Copyrighted)
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-12-25
lllegible Manuscript.

nlegible handwriting, which has Civ.
en- rise to so many comedies, led to
a tragedy in the case of Bacher, a mu-
sical enthuiast Of the last century, who
devoted several years to the compo.
sition of history of Viennese music.
His task finished, he submitted the
manuscript to the Austrian imperial
academy, which he had been led to
believe would defray the cost Of its
publication. After three months his
manuscript was returned; despite
their best efforts, the members had
been unable to decipher It. Bacher
then endeayored to have his work
copied; but every professional copy.
list who undertook the task had to
confess himself baffled. He thereupon
attempted debating the work, only to
find that even he could not decipher
1t; and heartbroken at the discovery
that his years of toll had proved fruit.
less, he attempted suicide, and fin
ished his days in a lunatic asylum.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-12-25
THAT TURNS AWAY WRATH"
Soft Answer Of "Poor Lone Body"
Nevertheless Had Something Of
a Sting to It.

Ellen stopped scrubbing the YER
anda steps long enough to cast an ad.
miring eye on her employers garden.
says the Youths Companion. Sure
they are fine posies, ye have, DOCTOR
she said. I've neat little house
bought with the money I'd put by, and
an elegant garden it had last year,
too, but now there's neither stick nor
stalk in it,
What was it, hens or dogs?" asked
the doctor, sympathetically, mention
ing his own aversions.
Sure me neighbor-bad luck to
her!-had ditch dug in her land
and the water ran down into me gar
den, and washed all me seeds away"
And what did you do about it?"
What could poor lone body like
me do?"
We'll, didn't you at least say some
thing to the woman, complain or tell
her that you wouldn't stand it,"
Now, doctor, dear, hard words Just
leads to bad feelings among neigh
bors, and that ye know as well as
do; and it's not me that would be
using them. So l only said to her
I hope I'll live to see the floods flow.
Ing over your grave as your ditch
waters have flowed over me garden
and let it go at that"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-12-25

10 matrlcuIate TOR the ITtsni.a..
class of the University of South Caro-
lima only six units are required. and
that is about the standard of southern
twhite) institutions. Every student is
put on his merit The rules. while
strict, give ample opportunity 10 test
the character of students in a way
which makes them feel their RESPONSE
bility.
Over 500 applications have been re-.
ceived for the fail term. which shows
a great awakening on The part of Afro
Americans of South Carolina that their
children need the best training in or
der to draw out the bes: qualities that
are in them
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-12-25
Advancement at
Morris COLLEGE.
Young Institution al Sumter Making Rapid
Progress Under the Able Leadership of
Or. {. M. BrawIey-NeW Courses
toBe Added-ReCord Break.
Ing Year the Outlook.

Present sociological conditions In the
southern states require institutions of
learning that do not make industrial
training panacea for the ills of south
ern Afro-Americans. Baptists in the
state Of South Carolina have been unit
ed by DR.. E. NJ. Brawley upon the
conviction that they are largely re-
sponsibe for the training of their chill
dren and that the Afro Americans In
the schools of the south should impart
knowledge to their children which will
fit them for leaders among their peo-
pie. Not ungrateful to the philanthro-
pists of the north and other sections,
yet DR.. Brawley thinks that 1t is time
for BaptiSts to conserve their own edu-
cational interest and cheerfully accept
their peculiar racial responsibilities
The expressions of this denomination
are now concrete, having been nodded
by DR.. Brawley.
On Oct. g. 1908, in the town of Sum
ter. S. G., with the main building half
completed. Morris college. of which DR..
Brawley is president. opened its doors,
the total enrolment being 1873. dis
tributed as follows: Academy. "a;
grammar school. 162; divinity school,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-12-25
Humor IN PUBLIC Men.

The statesman who can privately re-
lax and warm himself by the fire OF
genial talk is ordinarily better fitted
for his work than the one who keeps
himself perpetually tense. But humor
oyerdone or m>Iaced is fatal to men
in great office. Not to judges alone IL
Bacon's coJosel applicable, that in
their public appearances they should
he more learned than wjtty"-New
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-12-25

IL; school of music. 90 The academic
course covers four years. Students
graduating from this department are
prepared for freshman work. The di
vinity school gives an excellent theo-
logical training. A school of mechan-
les arts. somewhat similar to the Mas
sachusetts Institute Of Technology, Is
now being planned. This session the
college opens with two new depart.
ments-the school of domestic sciences,
not for the purpose of making the girls
good servants, but well rounded wo-
men, and the commercial course, which
fits the students for life that will
bring recognition to the race In the
arena Of business. The faculty is com
posed of specialists and graduates from
some of the leading universities in the
country. such MS Chicago unive.rsitV.
Brown. Fisk, Bucknel and institutions
Of similar standing. Next year the
college department will be added. and
fourteen units will be the requirements
to enter This denarfmant
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Artist is BISHOPS Double.

A. Montgomery. Americas farmer
painter" who is visiting Seattle and
is installed in a studio on the third
floor OF the Fisher Company's
establishment, is a member OF the
realistic school. whose painted ears o.
corn on canvas are so natural thai
chickens pick at them and horses nib
BILE them. He says that one of his
greatest tribulations is his personal
resemblance to Bishop William A
Quayle. OF the Methodist church In
speaking OF this infiction. MOltg0m
cry said:
when | was leaving the Armory
two weeks ago at the close OF the
bishops great address. closing the In
ternational Epworth League conyen
ton. seventeen persons whom
never saw before rushed up 10 me
with complimentary thanks and con
gratulations on his speech
But 1t has always been that way
Bishop Quayle and | have been close
personal friends ever since we were
boys. We obtained part Of our edu
cation in Kansas and have met many
times. We've been photographed 10
together and the pictures plainly show
there is not the slightest resemblance
between us But persons will persist
in asking me. as a great favor. &C
preach in their churches. and to give
them the benefit OF Bishop Quaylc's
profound knowledge OF spiritual and
UNCONVENTIONAL questions of large i'm.
port. Seattle Times.
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Sand.

observed a locomotive In the rail-
road yards one day.
II was waiting in the roundhouse,
where the locomotives stay.
Ii was painting for the journey. II was
coaled and fully manned.
And IL had box the fireman was fill
ing full OF SAND.
always get a grip
On their slender iron pavement. cause
the wheels are apt 10 slip.
And when they reach a slippery spot
their tactics they command
And to get grip upon the rail they
sprinkle II with SAND.
II your track is steep and hilly. and
you have a heavy grade.
And IL those who've gone before you
have the rails quite slippery made:
II you ever reach the summit OF the
upper tableland.
You'll find you have to do 1t with a
liberal use OF SAND.
If you strike some frigid weather aid
discover 10 your cost.
That you're liable to slip on a heavy
coat OF frost,
Then some prompt decided action will
be called into demand.
And you'll slide clear TO the bottom II
you haven't any SAND.
You can get 20 any station that is on
life's schedule seen.
II there's fire beneath the boiler OF
ambitions strong machine.
And you'll reach a place called Rich.
town at a rate Of speed that's
grand.
II for all the slippery places you've a
good supply OF SAND.
-Caxton Magazine
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
PhksoED HARD.



When prominent men realize the in
furious effects Of coffee and the change
in health that Postum can bring. they
are glad TO lend their testimony for
the benefit OF others.
superintendent OF public schools
in North Carolina says:
MY mother. since her early child
hood, was an inveterate coffee drinkcr
and had been troubled with her heart
for a number OF years. and complained
OF that weak all over feeling and SICK
stomach
Some time ago. ] was making an
offcial visit TO a distant part OF the
country and took dinner with one Of
the merchants OF the place. noticed
a somewhat peculiar favour OF the cot
fee. and asked him concerning IT, He
replied that II was Postum.
Il was so pleased with IL. that after
the meal was over. J bought pack.
age TO carry home with me. and had
wife prepare some for the next meal
The whole family liked It so we'll. that
we discontinued coffee and used
Postum entirely.
IL had really been at times very
anxious concerning my mothers con
dition, but we noticed that after using
Postum for a short time. she felt so
much better than she did prior 70 It's
use. and had little trouble with her
heart and no sick stomach: that the
headaches were not so frequent. and
her general condition much improved
This continued until she was as well
and hearty as the rest OF us.
II know Postum has benefited my
self and the other members OF the fam
lily. but not in so marked a degree as
in the case OF my mother. as she was
victim Of long standing"
Read The Road to MELVILLE" In
pkgs.
There's a Reason.
Ever read the above letter? A
new one appears from time TO time.
They are genuine. true, and full Of
human interest.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
FLoTsAm AND JETsAm.

IL Is now generally admitted that
Arabic figures We're not invented by
the Arabs. but by the early scholars
% India.
Galvanized iron is not galvanized at
an nut Is coated with zinc by being
plunged into bath of that metal and
muriatic acid
A decapitated snail. II kept in
moist place, will. in few DAYS. grow
ne" head, and IL will be quite as
seryiceable as the original one was.
Nleopatras Needles were not cree
ted by that queen. neither do they
commemorate any event in her his
tory They were set up by Ramses
the Great
The addition OF a teasDoonful OF
saltpeter 10 pot OF glue will not only
act as a deOdorizer. but will aid the
glue TO dry more rapidly and to be-
come harder.
Austria has supplied its army with
two thousand movable kitchens Each
IS a iourwheeled vehicle. weighing
about one ton. and thoroughly equip
ped for cooking in the field
Trailing dresses are banned in
Prague, Bohemia, because il is be-
lieved they spread disease The POI
lice OF that city are required 10 arrest
all women who wear them in the
streets
Al Sunday entertainment in the
City OF Mexico two lions. one at
time, We're pitted against a bull. The
bull easily vanqulshed the lions. toss
ing them and goring them until they
lay helpless in the arena.
Almost every Chinese child. rich or
poor is taught how 20 address his par
ents. his superiors. his fellows. and
his interiors with fitting courtesy
Even among the poorest classes a con
siderable portion Of each day is de-
voted by the child to the study OF eti-
quette
Some years ago j. Pierpont Morgan
owned a prize bulldog. named Ills
Nibs. for which he paid $4,000 In a
conflict with cat the pussy scratched
out one OF the dogs eyes. and Mr.
Morgan intended to have glass optic
placed in the vacant socket but the
dog died
The amount OF powder required to
propel cannon projectiles is about half
the weight Of the proiectile pro
iectile 4 Inches In diameter weighs 33
pounds, 5-inch. so pounds: 6-inch.
100: S-inch. $50: 10-inch. 500: 12-
inch. $50. 13-inch. HOO; l6-inch,
1870 pounds.
bright schoolboy In Wolverhamp-
ton. England. the smartest lad in his
class. was undergoing examination be-
fore a school committee. On being
asked 10 give a definition of the word
tithes." he promptly responded.
Things worn by ladies in circuses
and pantomimes.'
While alighting from a street car in
San Francisco a lady fell. injuring her
person and her pride She sued the
railroad company for damages. but the
case was decided against her. IL hav-
ing been shown that she was guilty OF
"contributory negligence. as the
wearer OF high-heeled shoes.
Professor Karl LOhmeyer. OF Konigs-
burg. who died at Dantzic. Prussia. at
I the age OF seventy was born
without arms. special permit was
granted TO allow his entry into the
university service His students open
| ed and shut doors for him. but he
turned the pages OF books with his
mouth. and could sign his name legi-
bly, with a pen held between his teeth.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Funeral Stories.

The great French artist Ingre. when
in Rome had a violent cold. and Mot.
tez asked him how he managed &c
catch II. Ingres replied that il was
through attending the funeral Of NJ Y
"What-X.. the art criticT' said Mot.
tez Il thought you hated him
THAT is why | went 10 see him
buried" said Ingres.
Several years ago. at the funeral Of
a well known fire insurance official in
Liverpool. much detested by his stan
IL was remarked that an Unexpectedly
large number OF them attended
On one OF them being asked for an
he said we wouldn' I
have missed II on any account. We
want TO be sure that he is buried"
The great artist. like the obscure
clerk. has his littlenesses
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
How He Een.

He was an Englishman OF the ultra
sort and recently arrived. but he was
striving strenuOusly TO catch up with
American idioms ald New York slang
He had made some progress. He
doomed up in the breakfast room OF
his hotel the other morning after a
too convivial evening and encountered
one OF his companions.
How do you feel. old chap" asked
the latter
"Feel?" repeated the Englishman.
Feel? oh. yes. | see what you mean,
old fellow Well. really. don't you
know. feel like one and six"
Like what?''
Like one and six. as YOU chaps say
here. Mo- Hold on. there mean
80 cents. you know: feel like 30 cents.
Yes New York Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

1re~a les an editor in interior
Pei sylvan a. Jim" Sweeney by name,
VIII has q zen sense of humor. Seek
Ing 90 incrsas his fortune. Sweeney
once wrote 20 a prospective advertiser,
setting forth in attractive fashion the
value 81 his paper as a medium Of
publicity.
The advertiser was captivated by
Swecney's letter. but DESTROYS OF more
specific assurances before he invested
mis- money. he wrote TO Sweeney, say
ing that he hadn't heard Of The
TrImptoWn Sentinel Where does II
circulate" be asked.
And in his Illuminating way,
Sv eeney wrote back
The TrumptOwn Sentinel circulates
in Europe, Asia. Africa, North and
South America. and it's just about all
! AN DO to keep II from going 10
h. "- Philadelphia Record
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

mo" said the frigid hearted maid.
Il cannot be your wife. My heart and
hand are priceless"
That being the case" rejoined the
wise young man. "Ill leave my ad-
dress"
What for?" she asked in surprise
so you can send me word when
they are marked down" he explained
Houston Post.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

One and onehalf million acres OF
farming and grazing land will be
opened for settlement in the Cheyenne
River and Standing Rock Indian Res
ervation October 4th 10 23d. Fast
daily through trains direct to Pierre
and Aberdeen. S d.. the registration
points. via the Chicago & Northwest
ern Ry. Write for descriptive pamph-
let's. giving maps and full particulars.
TO w B. Kniskern. p T. NJ. c. & ".
w. Ry, Chicago III.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
The Stars.

The sn allest things visible to the
eye are the stars. Great. as many Of
tie stars are in actual size, their dis
lance Is so inconceivably great that
their angular diameters become insen-
sihle and approach 10 the condition of
q cenmetrical point.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Not for Him.

Ellison says he has perfected his
storage battery so as 70 put the horse
in The has-been class"
"Ee need not have troubled so far
as Z am concerned. The horse has al
WAYS been in the 'never-was' class for
me Houston Post.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
The Point OF View.

"You sang OF the keyl" exclaimed
the musical director reproachfully.
Sir" replied the young but haugh
Is soprano. what you mean to say is
that your orchestra occasionally failed
10 harmonic with my voice Wash
layton Star.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
A Hint.

Latin Instructor ito student trans
lating) -Don't you think il IS pretty
near time that you turned the page?
You've rendered the first five lines on
the next page already.-Punch Bowl
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Parted.

AM that young man kissed you on
n lips Why didn't you offer him
your hand?" said the father
Oh ! iidni have 10. papa said
n girl Hes going to ask you for
that" Yonkers Statesman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
FREE LANDS IN WYOMING.
chicago a Northwestern Railway.

Send for booklet telling how TO Sc
cure 800 acres OF U. S. Govern
ment lands in Wyoming free OF cost.
and describing various irrigation pro-
jects and the most approved methods
OF scientific dry farming. Homeseek-
ers rates. Direct train service from
Chicago. w. B. Kniskern. p. T. NJ,
Chicago, H.
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Espenslve Decorations.

The summer girls freckles are daint-
ily quaint
IN number they daily increase,
And her father declares. with a smile
that IS faint.
They cost fifty dollars apiece.
Washington Star.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Hapnx Combination.

II happened down on the beach. A
little boy sat on a fence. swinging his
feet Beside him sat a girl playmate.
I'm ten you my name IL you'll tell me
YOURS he said
Well. what is it?" said the girl.
"I.emmy Kishew. What is yours
ollie Wright
Then she dus her fairy toes into the
sand and waited.--Lrye.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
shake Into Your shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease II cures painful
swollen. smarting. sweating feet Makes
new shoes easy Sold by all druggist
and shoe stores Don't accent any sub.
stitute. Sample FREE Address A 5
Olmsted. lie Roy. \ Y
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

DR.. Pierce's Pellets. small. sugar.
coated, easy TO take as candy. regu-
late and inyigorate stomach, liver and
bowels. Do not grippe
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

II your eyes ache with a smarting.
burning sensation and dizziness use PET
TITS EYE SALVE. All druggists or
Howard Bros. Buffalo -. Y
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

As a rule. naughtiness does not
come 10 naught
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

Experience keeps a dear school. but
fools can be taught no Other-Latln.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

Your bottom dollar is always a
sound financial basis.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

The thread Of many a discourse is
in reality a yarn.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

A lazy man is always ready TO hand
you free advice.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

n you ball blue. get Ret Cross BAH
Blue. the best ball blue Large Coz pack
age. cents
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

Keep them white with Red Cross Ball
Blue All grocers sell large 2oz package.
8 cents.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

The best any man ever says for the
umpire is that che tried 70 be fair"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

Honor can't bear patching.-Irlsh