davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-08-05
HAUNT OF THE PTARMIoAN.
Rarely Descends neiow 2,SOo Feet
Arduoas climb ca Their Nests.

Rarely De.esnds neiow 1880 Feet
Ardaoa. CIimb ca Their Nests.
or all our mountain birds the ptar'
mlgan alone remains on the mountain
tops In winter aa we'll as In summer,
aud when all other bird life has been
compelled by the severity OF 'ho
weather 10 descend 10 more ahelterd
quarters the hardy ptarmigan seems al
most 20 reyel In the arctic conditions
and seorns TO leave his a'ormswepi
strongholds. Seton Gordon says In the
Field.
For this reason he IA OF special In
terest 10 the ornithologist, and day
at his haunts Is always worth the la
bors OF an arduous climb. for the piar'
migan rarely descends even during the
heaviest snowstorms below the level
OF $500 feet. Aa the writer. accom-
panied by mountaineering friend.
set out at daybreak for a favorite
haunt OF the ptarmlgan, a hard frost
held the whole countrywide firmly In
It's grip and the snow, partly thawed
by a mild westerly wind on the pro.
eeding day. was frozen as hard as iron.
ON the lower grounds the covering
was not continuous. but on the shell
tered sides OF the hill were deep
wreaths, and 10 our west the snow lay
deep and unbroken. Passing a small
looLsn nesting In a birch wood Wa
found Il thickly covered with beau
tiful sheet OF smoothest Ice, suggest
ing 10 our minds the national game
OF curling. for many ideal rinks could
have been marked out on the lochan'a
surface. Soon We passed a mountain
quarry, where ample evidence pointed
20 the fact that a kestrel used the spot
as a rOOsting site and the hillside also
yielded a good many grouse. some all
ready paired, but the majority IN
eoyeys and packs.
Loeb Dayan. far beneath us. was
partially ice bound. but large waves
We're rolling across the exposed sur
face OF the water, showing that a
strong wind was blowing on the low
grounds. We put up many mountain
hares. which seemed TO rival the snow
In their snOw-white fur but shortly
after leaving the 2OOO-foot level the
grouse flushed were now few and faI
between and az length we entered thG
domain OF the snow-white ptarmigan
We first became aware OF the close
proximity OF these birds by a deeI
cultural croaking proceeding from
some rocky ground on our left, and
careful stalking enabled us TO gel
within a few yards OF the bird and
to obtain a snapshot of him. lie was
erouching low on the ground and har
monized with his surroundings In q
| truly remarkable manner.
When he took wing the great beauty
OF his plumage was very obvious, q
few black feathers in the tail settlnl
on the spotless white Of his wings
and breast. We obtained pretty
photograph OF ptarmigan's fooi
marks leading through the wet snow
TO a small pool Of water, and ample
traces we found that the fresh" OF th'
previous day had been felt even al
this altitude Of close on 1900 feet, fol
there was practically no snow on th'
summit plateau and numerous frozeI
pools OF water showed how the snow
had melted.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-08-05

continued to stare after Rodney Mar
Ram. curious to see whether the visitor
would bring his hand TO his hat as he
neared the flag that tapped high over
head. He was not disappointed; Rod
ney Merriam never failed to salute the
colors, even when he was thinking
hard; and he was intent upon an idea
this morning.
The maid who answered the bell was
not sure whether Major Congrleve was
at home, he had been packing, she
said; but the commandant appeared az
once and greeted his caller cordially.
Major Congrieve was trifie stout
but his gray civilian clothes made the
best Of figure that was not what II
had been. lie was bald, and looked
much better in a hat than without IT,
"Youl pardon me for breaking In on
our packing. merel came to register
a kick. I don't seem to know an OF
the local news any more until It's stale.
rye Just heard that the Arsenal has
been sold and I want to say that it's
an outrage to tear this place to pieces
1T is too bad: but don't see what
you are going to do about II. I've al
ready got my walking papers. The In
cident is closed as far as l am con-
cerned."
"To give us an active post in ex-
change for the Arsenal ls not to do us
Kindness. We've got used to you
gentlemen OF the ordnance. Your re-
pose has been an inspiration to the
community"
"No ironyi The town has always
been so good to me and mine that
we've had no chance for repose."
but the Spanish War passed over
and never touched you. don't believe
the powers at Washington knew you
were here"
"Oh. yes, they did. They wired me
every few hours TO count the old gum
In the storehouse. until ! knew every
piece OF that old scrap Iron by heart
n we'd used those old guns In that war
the row with Spain would have beet
on a more equal basis"
Il suppose Il would" said Merriam
who was thinking Of something else
but I'm sorry you're going To leave
We never quite settled that little ques'
tlon about shiloh; and I'm convinced
that you're wrong about the Fitz-Johr
Porter case"
well, posterity viii settle thos,
questions without us. And would yot
mind walking over TO the ONCE will
me"
"Bleas me. I must be goingl Thli
was an objectionable hour for call
"Not In the least. only I've another
caller over there-Pollock. OF the quar-
tcrmasters department. who has beet
sent out 90 take charge Of the new pos
site. He's nice chaps you mus
know him"
"ril be very glad. some other time,
said Merriam. (which way does n
come from7"
Hes a Southern hoy. Father WI
Johnny Rcb. Another slsn that thl
war IL over and tho hatchet buried
Pollock. did you say2 Tennessee
family7 I seem TO remember the name
Il think no. Yes. I'm sure. l look
ed him up In the register"
Ito hs continuedl
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-08-05
WIreIsss and the RaIIroada.

The Electrician states that the
Pennsylvania railroad ofticials are
still making experiments with wire
less telegraphy with view to ascsr-
tanning its efncacy for railroad work.
The mast IN use for the tests is erect
ed near Altoona. on the mountain, at
a point 1885 feet above the sea level,
the receiving apparatus itself being
l,Ts6 feet above the level OF the
ocean. Communication already has
been established with various wire
less stations along the Atlantic coast
a. well a. with various vessels a
ser
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-08-05
Cordially Invited.

Glasgow invitations are nothing II
not hearty. Two friends met after a
fairly long separation.
MAN, Tam" says one, "whaur In a.
the airth hae ye been hidin' yerser2
/ hayena seen ye for an age"
"Weel, Jeems, I've been doom Gou-
rock way a guild while. Come doom
an see me sune. I've got a set OF
good boxing gloves. an II ye come
doom any day I'll knock the face an
ye."-Tit-Bits
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-08-05

died and George V aseended the
throne. Then Il was noised about
that It was at the breast OF
Mrs. Roberts. who was living with
her brother. Richard w. Edmunds in
Poultney, that George got his first
food.
Right away Mrs. Roberts became a
person OF interest In all New England
and many curious persons have called
10 see her She had lived retired
life for years and did not relish the
fact that she had been thrown into
the limeiight
To interviewers. however. she ex'
plained how It was that the new king
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-08-05

LADY, want to put in this adver'
tisement for cook. II will go In
three lines. won't II?
Clerk (after counting) madam.
Wen have to charge you for four
lines. but you can put In four more
words. II you wish.
Lady (suddenly inspired) Say;
Policeman stationed opposite cor
ner!"-Tit,Bita
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-08-05
NURSE OF KING GEORGE
NOW LIVES IN VERMONT 7

To HAVE nursed
a king is the
claim to distinc'
tion OF Mrs. Ann
Roberts. who is
living In the little
village OF Poult-
ney. Vermont. Few
persons In that
part OF the coun-
try knew OF the
fact that a foster
mother OF a king
lived among them
until Edward VII
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-08-05
CINCINNATI WOMAN IN
FIGHT AGAINST KISSING

. ms l. REcH
vi TIN OF Gin
clnnati. national
president OF the
worlds health or
ganiEation. says
she will keep on
struggling until
she obtains an
abatement OF that
awful menace
kissing In every
part OF the world.
says Mrs. Reehtin,
there arc deaths
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-08-05
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
MUST GO TO PRISON

WI NJ W.
w PiTTMAN. an
American soldier
OF fortune. faces
a term OF at least
ten years In the
government peni'
tentiary at Mana
qua. Nicaragua
Uncle Sam has
been looking care,
fully into Pitt
mans case. but
Il II unlikely that
he will interfere
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-08-05
KNAPP HAS BIG TASK
TO ENFORCE RAIL LAW

M A r TIN A.
lW KNAPP, chair.
man OF the Inter.
state Commerce
commission, faces
n task that would
stagger many men,
although be Is
small Of stature
his friends say he
will go at the
work like a giant
and carry out the
policy Of the pres
ident and the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07
Free Sample Digests
What Stomach Couldn't

way thousands OF people have been
brought to use It.
You cannot obtain better or more
reliable remedy for general family use
as it Is very curative in constipation
Of the most stubborn kind. in indiges-
tion. liver trouble. sour stomach. sick
headache and other troubles caused by
disorders of the stomach. liver o. bow
els. Thousands Of families like that of
Mr.. Frank Connor of los State street,
Madison, Wis. and Mrs. Virginia Cum
ningham Of Weir, Miss, no longer use
the ordinary dyspepsia cures" for in
digestion, nor cathartic pills or salts
for constipation. but they get DIR. Cald.
wells Syrup Pepsin, which is truer and
more genuine. .milder and more pleas
ant, and yet thoroughly effective. Try
it and see the good results you will
obtain.
DR.. Caldwell personally will be
pleased to give you any medical advice
you may desire for yourself or family
pertaining to the stomach, liver or
bowels absolutely free of charge. Elk
plain your case In a letter and he will
reply to you in detail. For the free
sample simply send your name and ad-
dress on postal card or otherwise.
For either request the Doctors address
Is DIR. w. B. Caldwell, R.606 Caldwell
building, Monticello. III.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

When a person finds himself suffer-
ing from chronic indigestion, there is
just one of two things to do: Discon-
tinue the use of food almost entirely
or obtain something that will digest
the food for you until your stomach
muscles are in working order again.
Il is possible to obtain remedy that
viii digest food even when the stomach
can't, and we can obtain the word OF
many reputable people to prove it.
Since indigestion Is usually complicated
with constipation and liver trouble It
"a necessary to get a remedy that has
laxative as wen as digestive properties.
and which at the same time contains
ingredients that will tone and strengthen
the stomach and bowel muscles. Such
q remedy. according to the testimony Of
people for a quarter OF a century, is
DR.. CaldwaPs Syrup Pepsin, which can
be obtained of any druggist at fifty
cents or one dollar a bottle. as It comes
in both sizes. But If you are one who
has never used this grand remedy, and
you would like to make a test Of it
before buying Of your druggist. then
send your. name and address to DIR.
Caldwell and he will gladly send you
free sample bottle for trials In this
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07
(To Be Continually
Mature FuIfiIIment.

when he first grew up he always
wanted people running after him."
Did he gain his wish?"
"Oh, yes; only the last time heard
O. him the people who were running
after him were the police"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07
An Amer

An American King
is the great king of cures. DR.. Kings
New Discovery, the quick, safe. sure
cough and cold remedy. soc and s1.0O.
Mcbride & VIII Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07
For Sale or Exchange

Forty acres of irrigated land near
Wheatland, Wyo. IS acres under
cultivation Also ono of the hest nav
ing restaurants in the city and a fine
ten-acre tract well improved. Land in
Carlton county, Mimi, for city property
or merchandise. A farm for rent
II. j. ALLARD. w. r. MOON.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07
IOWA LAND FoR SALE az OWNER

Ny several farms in Howard county.
from so to e40 acres, we'll improved
near town, smooth. black soil. good
drainage no ponds or bitches, no bet
ter corn or dairy land. Prices $50 to
500, Easy terms. Farms to rent. List
on request. II. l.. Spaulding. China.
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

For Saie--Eight room modern cot
tage. Reason for selling. leaving city.
527 North First street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

For Sale--Seven room house, full lot,
at bargain. ]. C. Hoilingsworth. city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

Neutrality-suspicious. roomers. Board
t desired. 40 East State street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

Wanted-Position as housekeeper on
farm with boy 3 years old. Address
eos West Linn street, city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

room 1. Woodbury. building. Marshail-
town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

MISSOURI LANDS.

Fifty improved farms, forty miles
south OF Kansas City. in tho wheat. red
clover bluegrass and corn belt, at $40
TO s7o per acre Send for lists. J. B.
Wilson. Drexel. Mo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07
SOUTH DAKOTA LAND.

For Sae--Bruie county, South Da-
kota farms. also lands west of the river
at SIS per acre and up. Deep black soil.
never falling crops. good schools.
churches and markets. For now illus
trated booklet sat. map and prices.
call on or address l.. l.. Hagaman. Puk-
wanna, s. u.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

Wanted-A roll top desk. prefer large
size. Must be In good condition. Adj
dress S-6. care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

For Salc-Eight room house and
good barn. Easy terms. Phone 1890,
or call 321 North Third street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

For Sale--Vacant lots. one very
choice. close in, on West Main street:
last chance 10 get FIRST class resi-
dence location on West Main street,
also have good residence and business
properties and choice farms. we'll ie
Gated. Any one wanting a good propo-
sition come and SEQ me. II. NJ. Dodge.
202 East Church street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

For Sale--Modern residence. 2o5
North Second avenue. Very cheap.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

Wanted-By young man. good place
to room and board Carts Employ
mont Agency.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07
WANTED.

Wanted--All having anything to rent
ist with Carrs Employment Agency.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

FOR SAIE-iOWA LANo.

For Sale or Rent-Well improved
leo acres in Kossutl, county. Iowa. j.
r. McMannis. Ackley. Iowa,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

For Salc-On account of my age and
falling health have decided TO sell
my farm, situated one mile north OF
Ferguson. Iowa. Address c. A. Haskin.
Ferguson, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

For Sale-Four pieces OF city prop
erty ut a bargain. Inquire j. b. Bates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

For Saie-Pool room and cigar store
in county seat OF $4,000. Cash receipts
for last eight months over $500. Only
cash purchasers need apply. y. Y. a.,
cars this paper.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

by the peck. 40 cents. Apples, all kinds.
from s1.1o to $3.50 bushel. Telephone
1888. Residence South Seventh ave-
nue..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

Wanted--A two-horse upright boiler
in good condition. State price. Address
Box 81. Route 6. Grinnell. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

Notice-Murder! murder! The Dunn
boys caught red handed numbering the
price of apples. $3.50 per barrel at No.
12 North First street, Phone $50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07
-s-@@-H---~
LOST.
MISCELLANEOUS

Telephone 1919, rings. Boggie Bros.
Dealers in new and second hand house.
hold furnishings, 5ls West State street.
Marshalltown. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

For Sale-If you expect to buy
farm this spring. 1T will pay you to in
vestigate an eighty l have for sale.
Will give good terms. j. G. Holdings
worth. over los East Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

For SaIe-Center stands. bedroom
suits. dish closets. kitchen tables,
wardrobes. gas stoves, heaters, ice
boxes, chairs, etc. Mrs. DIR. Fry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-07

Soc mo when you want 70 buy city
property or farm. List your city
property and farms. for sale or rent.
Write me. J. f. McDermott. 100 East
Main.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-06
DRAW THIS PICTURE,
SEND 1T IN TONIGHT.
1T COSTS YOU NOTHING

If you do not hear rom ou- a-J Direcio,
within 20 days II means y,U- >>etch : D.
40 per cent. as good as The u~- small
Eugene Zimmerman. krsv- a. In
sent Us This sketch with ,re 81. wing .et-'
In 4 recent visit 20 The N.---up UiltAn 3
Gallery, New York, ! saw .- east III"
CanvaSeS with The same Inscription, NS-
brandt: by himself They --- red me 70
for you as CaruSO did fOr Won. and ] nAl-
you myself by myself Is &C. S you see
J am yours trater-. s.. I'm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-06

has the right kind of feeling
THE POPULAR SONG" IS an article whose
title suggests that it might be machine
made pitfe, doesn't it, 1t isn't anything Ike
that. On the contrary, 1t is valuable contri-
button, because It Is written by Victor Herbert.
a classical musician who can write popular
songs and has something to say that Is interest
ing alike 70 the lover of symphonies and The,
whistler OF jingIes. He writes with AUTHORITY.
and SO simply and cntertainIngly that YOU gam
some notion Of how 1t comes about that he IS
able 10 make good music popular. He OK
plains why we have no great national anthem
why so few people can sing The Stars pangled
Banner and points out that the famous
Merry Widow Walt drew its inspiration
from an American popular song most Of us
know and like
nOWN THE BUMPS WITH CLIFFY" is
mostly burleSque, satirizing the foolish.
feeble souls who try to prove they are geniuSes
by being silly and eccentric. 1t has riotous
humor hut 1t doesn't make YOU like Torchv
any more than YOU did before.
THE RED SYMBOL" gives us . chance 20
catch our breath, although there is excite
ment enough compared with the usual success
full story. There Is Just enough new hight
thrown on the heroine 70 make the tale all the
more interesting.
VOU all know Roy Norton's Captains Three
stories 50 we'll that. 10 induce YOU to read
another, no persuasion at all Is necessary; Just
the bare announcement that one IS coming is
enough Wen. here's the announcement The
story is The Bauble," and IT appears IN our
next issue. incidentally. the author intro
duces an American. Captain Brownelle-so II
is really 4 story of the Captains Four,-and
this quartet Of warriors steals a balloon from
the German army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-06

stand clearly what we mean when we saw II
has the right kind of feeling.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-12-08
CORN CONTEST IN ALACHUA

The second day of the corn contest
among the school children of Alachua
county was one Of great interest and
long to be remembered.
Many Of the contestants were pres
ent and visitors came and went during
the entire day The exhibit was simp-
" splendid and a great surprise, espe-
cially to parties living in other states.
Four hundred and fifty boys and girls
were entered in the contest In the
spring and each supplied seed corn.
with rules and regulations governing
the same The contestants were also
furnished with score cards and re-
ouired to select their exhibits in &C
cordance Herewith, and their success
was in proportion to the knowledge
they had acquired OF the same. The
names of the contestants were known
only to Supt Kelly and Prof. Vernon,
each exhibit being given number by
them The judge was extremely pussy
both days inspecting and judging the
exhibit and awarded forty prizes
Gainesville Sun.
County Superintendent Kelly deserv-
| es great credit for the zeal he has man
| Tested in making the above contest
possible and the many boys from the
county he enlisted in the contest. Il
will bring good results.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-12-08

sweet and sunny disposition. \ good
daughter. wife and mother: true 10 her
friends and fond Of society one tha'
had the interest Of the town and its
people at heart.
For several months she was comm
ed to her home, bearing her cross
bravely. always pleased to see ana
converse with the many relatives ana
friends that called on her. With her
this dream we call life is over. IL Is
our belief that she has entered into
higher, better life. safe in a heavenly
home, where all is peace and love.
We shall miss her from our meet
ings but the memory OF her WORKS ana
loving kindness will always be with
US. The BelleV1ew WORKERS.
By Their Committee.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-12-08

The Miami Morning News Record
has in substance. this to say about
the joint politiacl debate between MI
Rlount and Mr.. Bryan, candidates Tor
the United States senate, who spoke
in that city recently. Mr.. Bryan open
ed and spoke for an hour, criticising
Mr. Blount's campaign literature. He
said Mr. Blount's withdrawal from the
previous campaign was a case OF cold
feet" Stockton ne criticised fully
saying he could not come back IN
fortunately. Mr.. Bryan's voice lacked
carving power and much he said was
lost on his hearers. MI Blount Is
spoken of as an incisive. clear and
judicious speaker He gave four rea-
sons why Bryan should not 90 20 the
United States Senate. The News Re-
cord says: Mr.. Blount is a speaker OF
great power and his logic is conclusive
and invincible. As speaker. II Is
doubtful whether his superior has ever
addressed an audience on the east
coast Of Florida"