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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-27

HEAD COACH BILL ROPER, Princeton
The game will be safer and more
popular. The new rules have ire
mendOus possibilities for the varia-
ton of plays and still retain the good
points of the old football.
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around to call Dotty, but that Individual
was not to be seen.
Insunctivey they looked out into the
road and there stood Dotty with the cat
held by one leg and within a few feet was
a team which was coming straight toward
her. The driver was looking the other way.
Ellen did not hesitate an instant but ran
straight forward and picked up Dotty and
dragged her to the sidewalk.
1t all happened SO suddenly that no one
had time to determine what she was going
to do. Dotty was rather astonished at
first but she soon realized the state of
things, and burst into a fit of fearless
weeping. Betty at once took her little sis
ter in her arms and fondled her with an
affection quite unnatural
Every one in the street crowded around
Ellen and made quite a heroine OF her,
But Ellen was bAshful and did not like to
be praised. So as quickly as possible she
ran into the house where Betty and Dotty
had already gone.
After that the children in the tenement
were full of wonder at Ellen's deed.
How did you dare7" they would ask.
But she only answered, Il never stopped
to see If 1 dared. / just did it without
thinking"
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dren. You will have a splendid time, I
know. And how about your luncheon
Have you everything ready?"
II am just going to devil some eggs
this very minute" exclaimed Norma.
And" turning to Oracle, won't you go
after some cake and some fruit, sister,"
Oracle frowned IN not have the time"
she complained. And" appealing to her
mother Mamma, will you be good enough
to fix this froek for me to wear? I've got
to wash and comb and do ever so many
things"
Mrs. Wilson shook her head. Oracle
you must have your lesson, first or last
Now is a very good time for it. You
must fix your own frock my child /
have urged you, time and again, to keep
your clothes neatly mended. II you let
your things go-well. you must suffer the
consequences. And, you must assist Nor
ma in preparing the luncheon. 1t is not
fair that she should have the bulk Of the
work of preparation to do. You must
shoulder your share of it."
Oracle, her face aflame from shame,
went upstairs and began to fix her frock.
But hardly had she begun when her moth
er's voice called TO her: You would bet
ter go for the cake, daughter, before sit
ting down to mend. If by any chance
you should not be ready to go when Mrs.
Jackson calls for you, Norma must not
be disappointed, and shall have her basket
Of luncheon ready"
Oracle began to beg off, but her mother
was firm. do as 1 say daughter, and
start at once to the bakers for the cake.
Stop on the way back and buy bag Of
nice fruit"
Oracle had to obey, but did It reluc-
family. She feared she would not be ready
tc go when o'clock arrived. for there
was so much to be done in preparation.
She hurried to the bakers and got the
cake; stopped on the way back home and
bought a bag of fruit. But she saw by the
town clock that it wanted only forty-five
minutes till time to start on their automo-
bile outing. For a moment she felt very
much out of sorts over the fact that she
had been Obliged to go after the cake and
fruit but the longer she thought Of it the
clearer became her own fault Yes. she
had been very indifferent about her work,
And II she missed getting the trip-well,
Il would be her lesson.
AS soon Oracle gave the cake and
fruit into Norma's hands she ran upstairs
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to fix her frock. Norma was all ready.
looking as sweet in her fresh lawn frock
as could be. The basket was prepared for
the luncheon, lined with a soft white nap
kin. Into the basket Norma put dozen
deviled eggs, wrapped about with white
paper. Then the cake, also appetlzingly
fixed in dainty fashion. Then the yellow
oranges, luscious pink peaches and golden
yellow pears,
At precisely $3.50 Norma was waiting on
the porch. At exactly Mrs. Jackson's
automobile came dashing round the corner,
Flora and Tommy in the rear seat and
their mother in front beside the chauffeur.
Room for Norma and Oracle was in the
big back seat beside Flora and Tommy.
"All ready?" called out Mrs. Jackson.
Just as Norma was about to offer some
excuse for her tardy sister, her mother
came upon the porch, and, after chatting
in cordial manner for a few moments
with Mrs Jackson, she told Norma to
take her basket and go to the automobile.
'It is Gracie's own fault that she is de-
layed this way, and she'll have a lesson
today that she will profit by. 1 am quite
sure she'll never miss another picnic
through her own idleness."
Then, while Norma was getting into the
automobile, Mrs. Wilson spoke In low
tones to Mrs. Jackson. explaining why
Oracle would not be able to go on the
outing that day. Although all expressed
regrets that Oracle was to be left behind
they knew 1t was for the best that she
be taught lesson through disappolnt-
ment. AS the big auto rolled off down the
road towards Blake island, carrying the
happy picnic party, Oracle, with tears in
her eyes. stood looking from the window
after them. And in her heart she knew
that her disappointment was due TO her
own shortcomings. And she vowed to turn
over new leaf from that day. And in
response to her mothers call she replied:
Yes, mamma 1 shall come down di-
rectly. But before doing so 1 shall finish
mending my frocks. From this hour I
shall keep my clothes mended neatly and
my room in order, After all, doing ones
duty is a pleasure, for 1t brings about
such happy results. Sister Norma is al
ways ready 10 go anywhere and at all
times can receive her friends in her we'll
kept room l have learned my lesson,
mamma dear, and thank you so much for
your patience with me in the past did
not deserve IT,"
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nond, Miss Lee is the president of I'D
home.
In order that the tramping of patriotic
feet over the sacred Entertainments shall
no longer threaten the demolition OF the
lines, observation platforms have been
erected. BY mounting the steps of these
visitors can obtain a much more COM
prehensive view of the fortifications thar
by walking over them and besides are
rewarded for the slight effort by splendid
views of the surrounding country scenery
that is unsurpassed for beauty in this part
of the state.
To the Valley Forge park commission
most OF the credit is due for making the
reservation, comprising about 500 acres. a
memorial of which the American people
may be proud. About 1854, 4I5 hasf bfen
appropriated by the state for the work.
No Individual has worked harder or
achieved more success in rescuing the
sacred camp ground from the condition
of neglect into which 1t was sinking than
the Rev w. Herbert Burk, who is the
minister in charge OF the Washington
Memorial chapel. Brooklyn Eagle,
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interesting of the relics preserved at
Valley Forge Is WashingtOns marquee or
sleeping tent This tent was stored after
the war in the garnet at Mount Vernon.
1t was willed to the daughter of George
Washington Parke Custis Washington's
adopted son. This daughter was Mrs.
Robert Il. Lee. Her husband was after
ward commander-in-chief OF the con-
federate army and when the estates were
seized the Washington relics were placed
on exhibition in the patent office by order
Of Secretary Stanton This appeal OF Mrs.
Lee for the return of the relics after the
war was not successful and the tent and
other relics were removed to the National
museum in 1888. President McKinley's adj
ministraton gave them back to the Lee
family. The Rev w. Herbert Burk,
mir lister in charge Of the Washington
Memorial chapel secured the tent, minus
one-half OF the side wall, from Miss Mary
Crstis Lee, daughter of Mrs. Robert Lee,
paying $500 down and agreeing to pay
$500 more within five years Miss Lee
devotes the proceeds to the support OF the
Old Confederate Woman's home in Rich
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pointment the rubbish choked bitches that
were pointed out as the entertainments dug
by the patriots Of 1776 A few vagrant look
ing sign boards informed the tourists that
the almost obliterated lines were forts con-
structed by Washington's soldiers, but the
entire camp ground was rapIly dissolving
itself into the scenery and landscape. Now
the entire camp fairly bristles with sign
posts to guide the patriot on his tour Of
the encampment.
The most notable work of all is the
Memorial Chapel and Patriots Hall, erected
on the spot where Washington knelt to
ask Divine aid for his difficult almost
hopeless campaign. The first service, was
held in the. partly built chapel on Washing
toms birthday, 1906.
The cIoster of the Colonies which Is the
most beautiful OF the memorials at Valley
Forge, forms one of the entrances to the
chapel. Each of the thirteen colonies are
to be represented by bay. Donors of bays
and the rates of dedication so far are:
New Jersey Bay, Miss Sarah r. Chew,
1906; Pennsylvania Bay, T. Broom Bel
field, 1906; Virginia Bay, George c.
Thomas, 1907; Maryland Bay, James e.
Mitchell, 1905; Massachusetts, Bay, Massa-
chusetts Society, Sons Of the American
Revolution, 1909.
Suitable inscriptions describe the purpose
of the memorials. The porch door leading
into the chapel is the gift Of the Colonial
Chapter, Daughters of the Revolution. IL
is one of the handsomest memorials In the
country On the top rail are seven shields
with armorial bearings. In the center are
the Washington arms and to the right
those Of the United States, Virginia and the
insignia OF the Daughters of the Revolu-
IT, n Iaft Of prOfaStant
Episcopal church. the diocese of Virginia
and the seal Of the Washington memorial
chapel On the inner side are the arms
OF the Washlngtons and the English fam
lilies into which they married. Carved on
the door is this inscription:
ITO the glory OF God, our nations honor
and the memory OF George Washington,
this door is given by Colonial Chapter,
Pennsylvania Society, Daughters OF the
Revolution"
To the right, on entering the chapel, is
the Washington sullivan font OF Indiana
limestone. on each face OF the octagonal
bowl are carved the Washington arms and
on the angels shields bearing the Cru
saders croFs, symbolzing the warfare OF
the Christian against the powers OF evil,
The font was the gift Of Mr.. and Mrs
william NJ Sullivan In memory Of their
son. RALPH, and in commemoration OF the
baptism OF Washington.
Valley Forge being a place Of long and
dusty climbs unless one Is fortunate
enough 10 have a conveyance, the visitor
fingers long In the grateful GOODNESS Of
this interesting and picturesque little
chapel Features to he admired are the
"Pews OF the Patriots on the base Of
which are carved either the family arms,
the insignia OF a periotic society or the
Colonial seal or state arms. Memorial
tablets on the walls are placed in mem
ory of patriots who fought under Wash
ington Adjoining the chapel is museum
VI relies OF patriot days. Among the most
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Careless Gracie's Lesson

ply something else. Suppose we make
some devled eggs. And I'll run to our
favorite bakers and get a nice cake-one
OF those delicious white ones, you know,
And wen take some fruit, too. Won't it
be splendidT'
What shall you wear?" asked Oracle,
now bestirring herself bit.
My pink lawn, l guess" replied Norma.
But shall have to hurry. for the eggs
must be boiled at once as to give them
time to get cold and solid In the ice box.
Otherwise, they wouldn't devil nicely"
And away ran busy Norma to the kitchen
to put the eggs to boil.
Within short time Norma had the
eggs nicely boiled and cooling in the Ice
box while she was getting her frock, shoes.
hat and other accessories to her afternoon
attire, laid out all ready to don. But
Oracle was not quite so energetic. She
had left the hammock and gone to her own
room TO look over her froeks to see which
one might be fit TO wear A blue dimity
was selected as being In the best wearing
condition. but in looking It over she
found a rent In the skirt and two buttons
gone. "oh, just my luck" she declared
petulantly. II never have a frock In shape
to put right on. / do believe I'll ask
mamma-if she has returned-to sew on
the buttons and mend the rent. Let me
see-the lace is all torn in places on my
white lawn. The buttons off my checked
batiste. Yes. this blue dimity will be the
best" SO taking it in her arms, she
went downstairs to her mothers sitting
room. Mrs. Wilson had just returned from
making some calls and was listening to
Normas explanation Of the good time in
store for Oracle and herself that afternoon
and evening II knew you would not
mind our going, mamma" Norma was
saying so just accepted at the moment"
mo, indeed, / shall not object" said
Mrs. Wilson. ION the other hand. l am
delighted that Mrs. jackson has invited
you to so with her and her lovely chill
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Attacked by a Crocodile

the next move on his part was to hurl
himself at the buggy in an effort to get at
the occupant lie was not successful In
this, however. though he did manage to
catch the rear wheel with his strong jaws,
and as the wheel revolved 1t brought his
head upon a level with the seat of the
conveyance. During the short time that
the saurian maintained his position Mr.
Cousin was in a very precarious predica-
ment. because he was unaPmed and had
no means OF protecting himself from the
attack. Owing TO his great weight and the
Juggling OF the horse the crocodile could not
keep this position very long. and after a
short time that seemed an age to Cousin,
he let go and fell to the road. He followed
the buggy for distance OF about fifty
yards before he gave up.
When he reached Bayou Lacombe Mr..
Cousin related his thrilling experience Ia
several persons and It was decided to re
turn to the branch the following day and
capture the saurian. so yesterday Mr..
Cousin, accompanied by G. Ducre and one
or two others, went to the scene heavily,
armed. II did not take long to make tht
crocodile put In It's appearance, and when
It did Cousin shot into its head behind the
ear This had the effect OF making II beat
hasty retreat to its den, under an old
wooden bridge which crosses the branch :
this point. One Of the party procured
long pole, and after prodding the crocodile
through hole In the bridge forced II &c
come out. The treatment made It ferociouI
and caused IL to make a rush at the ner
standing near the waters edge with rifles
but they gave II a warm reception. and
after Kidding it's caroess with lead It wal
hauled out and measured, and II was foune
that It measured eight feet seven inchei
from the tip OF It's nose to the tip OF Tho
tail The carcass WAS taken 10 Bayou La
combe by the one who had killed IT, -
every one who has viewed II is OF the opin.
ion that II must have been many years o.
age, judging by the decayed condition OF
the teeth and general appearAnee.-New Or
leans Times Democrat
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49, RAGIE and Norma Wilson were
81 sisters, aged, respectively, IA and
y. But think that two sisters
were never more unlike than
were Oracle and Norma. The
- latter, the younger. was as or
derby little lady as one could wish to see,
while the former was just the reverse.
Often their mother would say In a de-
spairing tone; Oracle, l do wish you
would care for your room and frocks as
Norma cares for hers. Why, you go out
with buttons loose or entirely off your
dress, or your frocks unmended, not TO
speak of the untidiness OF your room, when
/ am not prevailing on you to keep It In
order. IL only you would take an interest
in such things It would crafty me so
much. Without an orderly mind no girl
can aspire to become useful member
OF society"
Then Oracle would try to make excuses
for her shortcomings pleading this thing
or that as the real cause Of her negli
gence. But her poor mother. at her wits
end to devise some way by which Oracle
might be aroused TO a sense OF her duty,
would shake her head and say: Dearest
child. there Is no excuse for your slight
In your room. You have plenty Of time
for both and should force yourself to per-
form your share of the labor that fails
TO you TO do"
And while Mrs. Wilsonwas thus advis-
ing and entreating her eldest daughter
10 do her duty In such small household
matters Norma was busy tidylng up her
dainty room or sewing on her summer
frooks, mendins lace, ribbons or putting
on buttons and hooks and eyes. She was
such a cheerfully busy little miss that
Gracies laGiness was the more pro-
nouneed by contrast with her Industry
One afternoon. and while Oracle was
sitting idly in the hammock which swung
in the broad. awning covered porch. the
phone bell rang and Norma answered it.
The message which reached her made
her simle very happily, and after saying
"Oh, yes. indeed. we shall be delighted
10 go. and thank YOU for both OF us ever
and ever so much. What time shall we
be ready-at o'clock this afternoon? All
right And we shall prepare some lunch
eon7 Yes, all right. wen be most happy
10 do so. Goodbye"
Then 10 the porch ran Norma. crying
TO Oracle exctedly: ION, sister Mrs.
Jackson has invited us-you and me-to
80 with her and Flora and Tommy for a
long automobile ride. We are to stop on
the beaeh-down at Blake standard have
a picnic supper by moonlight Wen re-
turn home about o'clock. Won't that
be splendid? know mamma will be 50
happy TO have us 80, 80 accepted for
both OF us. Mamma won't be home for
over an hour. And We are TO start at
It's now O'Clock. Wen have to be stir
ring II we are ready when Mrs Jackson
calls. And she must not be kept waiting A"
Are we 10 carry luncheon asked
Oracle, lastly. not making any sign of
getting out Of the hammock
Yes Mrs Jackson said we'd carry lun-
cheon. She SAID she would take sand
wlehes pickles and cheese. We can sup
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Childhood ipye =
\ Olden Time

there the day before IN a black coat and
speak to the man 60 tell the gentleman
when he came from school that there was
such gallant with very fine clothes and
sword to have waited upon him and would
come again upon sunday next But this
was not ALL there was great contrivings
while he was dressing who should have the
first salute, but he sayd II old joan had
been there, she should, but he gave It to
me TO quiett them all. They were very
fit. everything and he looks taller and
prettier than in his coats. Little Charles
rejoiced as much as he did for he jumpt
all the while about him and took notice OF
everything. l went to Bury, and bot every
thing for another suit which will be
finisht on Saturday so the coats are quite
left off on Sunday. consider Il is not yeti
'terme time and since you could not have
the pleasure of the first sight. resolved
you should have full relation from
''Yor most affnate Mother,
"A WORTH"
Twhen he was drest he asked Buckle
whether muffs were out OF fashion"
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-21
Coriglnal.l
The Prize.

BY Lulu Grassmeyer, Aged 70 Years, Riv-
erdale, Neb. Blue Side
The children who get 100 in all their
studies announced Miss Bell, will get a
prize the last OF the week, so / hope you
all will try"
That night going home Grace Moore said
to her playmate, Lillian Wilson. Il am
most sure viii get the prize. don't want
Ruby to get It, do your
"Oh, l am sure don't care, because she
is poor"
Why Lillian Wilson You always did
stick up for Ruby, and l won't have any
thing to do with you any more" and she
walked on ahead.
On reaching home she took her grammar
and sat down with pencil and PAPER But
when she got to the last two questions she
could not answer them, so she asked her
brother to help her
The next day Miss Bell announced how
much each one got. Ruby had won the
prize-Grace got the lowest At the end of
the week Ruby received the prize 1t was
beautiful doll, with blue eyes and yellow
hair But when Ruby showed it to Grace
she said, Pooh, l have doll much larger
and pretter."
Ruby did not wait to hear what Grace
had to say. When she got home she
showed the doll to her mother She wanted
to have a doll party, and her mother con-
scented. She invited all her little playmates
that had dolls, including Grace. When the
day came for the party Grace did not come.
She did not have a doll and was ashamed
to go because she had lied to Ruby.
The next day Ruby went over to Moore S
ana Grace told her the reason why she
didn't come to her party and apologized
for mistreating her. They were friends
ever after.
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all asked her for story. So she began:
When I was a little girl l. lived on the
bank by lovely river. MY father often
took me boat riding l would pick the tall
reeds near the shore, l used TO listen for
the sound OF horses feet when they went
over the bridge
"onc night when I was in bed and having
a good nights sleep 1 suddenly was
awakened by a loud noise. The next thing
l heard was my fathers voice outslde
open your window, susy.' did so. The
water was up to the windowsil had to
put on my shawl and was rowed to dry
land"
Here mama stopped. Just then we heard
footstep at the front door.
Here comes papa. Run and open the
door. Don't forget to tell him what good
care you took of mamma"
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-21
The Rescue.

BY Helen Haggart, st. Paul, Neb., Aged
IL Years. Blue Side.
In a tenement of a large city lived
little girl named Ellen fremont. Her
parents were dead and she lived with her
grandmother.
Ellen was playing in the street one day
with Betty Brown. Betty's baby sister,
Dotty. was sitting on the walk squeezing
an old cat. Ellen and Betty were playing
tag and did not notice her. They thought
the cat would amuse her for time.
After while Betty proposed that they
should play house and have Dotty for the
baby. Ellen agreed and the girls turned
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Honorable Mention,)
Ruth's Dog.


BY Hazel Hanna, Aged IL Years, 2O3 East
Ninth Street, Grand Island. Neb.
Ruth" said Mrs. Brown. Il wish you
would go and pick pail OF berries for
supper. and hurry back for it is getting
late"
IAN right, mamma" said Ruth. May
take Don with meY'
Yes" said her mother.
So Ruth called Don and started off with
the dog frisking and barking by her side
The berry patch was in q dense wood,
through which there was only one path
Ruth walked rapidly until she came to the
patch, where she quickly filled her pail
and started back.
AS she was walking along she noticed
some flowers and stopped to pick them.
She saw some more farther back and set
her pail down to get them. She was so
busy picking the flowers she did not notice
how far she was going and when she
turned to go back the path was nowhere
to be seen.
"Oh, dear" said Ruth, sitting down on
a stump and beginning to cry, I'm lost"
When she sat down the dog began pull
ing at her dress. He would run a little
way, then come back and pull at her dress
and run on again. Getting up, she followed
him little ways. then sat down and began
to cry again. But Don kept pulling at her
dress, and finally she decided to follow
him.
The dog led her right to where the pail
was sitting. Picking it up, she ran home
as quickly as possible with Don at her
heels.
"Why were you gone so long, RuthT
asked Mrs. Brown as Ruth came in.
Ruth told her story and when she had
finished her mother said, Don is good
dog and when he is with you l feel you
are safe"
Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-21
The Two Brothers.

BY Ruth Platen, Aged IL Years, 1896 NJ
Street. Lincoln, Neb.
One day as / was going to school met
two little boys who were brothers John
was naughty boy. but Peter was good.
John took my hat ana ran away with it
and he took my school book too; then /
said: why, John, you naughty boy. why
do you do such things?" 1 asked Peter why
he wasn't naughty, too, just like his
brother.
WELL" said Peter, you see, / want