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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
Dodolno.

Dodolno.
THAT fellow 10 q most remarkable
runner"
"Who1 Burroughs"
Yes. He's always running into debt
and yet he's forever running awaJ
from the people to whom no 10 IN
6sbt"-Cathollo Standard and Times.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
Wanted to Be Happy.

Wanted to Be Happy.
I suppose you want me to look AZ
pleasant as possible?" said the sister.
Certainly. SIR" replied the photog'
rapher. "And I'll have to ask you fol-
q small deposit in advance"
Whats that for?"
That's so that I can look pleasant
too"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02

lneroase In Rail Workers.
The number Of railroad employees
In this country has increased 81 per
cent. In ten years.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
awaats to tho awaat.

Sweets to tho Sweet.
willie. what are you eating?"
Candy"
"Where did you get it,"
Bought It,"
where did you got the money!"
"Your beau gave it to me when
saw him kiss your maid"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
Justice Betrayed.

Justice Betrayed.
NY poor friend Jones, died the
other day" says the Philosopher Of
Folly, and in spite Of evidence that
showed he had recently married a
graduate Of . cooking school, the cor
snsrs jury brought in = verdict Of
natural DEATH"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02

A Momentoue Question.
Hare Mr.. Bowling rose and, with .
Aost impressive manner. asked thu
witness whore no lived.-From Ser
goaut Dallantin0's Experiences.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
A Nall Hint.

A Nall Hint.
Nails used In bathrooms and kttch.
on which damp cloths and towels
may be hung should be painted with
enamel, 10 that they do not leave
rusty marks.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
Rider and Ridden.

Rider and Ridden.
I never could believe that Provi.
denco had sent a few men into tho
world ready booted and spurred to
ride, and millions ready saddled and
bridlsd to be ridden.-Richard Rum
bold.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
In the Same Roat.

In the Same Boat.
0tuAont Ito b~estselling novelist)-
Yea, I am Just like you, old fellow
1evee write either except for o
0oasyl"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02

A Horse on Hubby.
: 06giously enough. whom . wifi
buu o pony coat it's . horse on he'
hAGbanA.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
dis Wasted Enorts.

] HE Wasted Efforts.
I The trouble with an argument II
tAak the loser always goes away viii
IL. idea that the other nan wont
Hs4oA 70 reason.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
poll%. vo,,nn.<>.

Polite Y~ounsster.
"What do you say to the kind gen
tleman for Giving you that candyf"
"Mors. please"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
No Need.

No Need.
Il WONDER" said the casual visitor
at the police court, to the clerk, that
you seem to take no interest In the
weather forecast here"
I'VE don't have to-" replied tho
clerk. "All days are fine days in thii
court"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02

What They're Not Doing.
When two women get their heads
together in parlor its q safe bet
that they're not discussing tho
weather.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
Truly Ethereal.

Al q New York III came from I'M
der IN anesthetic, he exclaimed, "This
IL heaven" Curious, the effect ether
has on q chap.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
The Difference.

Ths anoisnts from the moderns
Have one difference. we have read;
The moderns earn their living,
While the ancients urned their dead.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02

BusEaw Bill-say. pardner. thor's
dude from Their east in Lasso Lou,
saloon. Let's go over an lick him.
Alkali Ike-Not on your life. HI
might be one of them football players
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
A Marked Llkensss.

A Marked Likeness.
"The young boxer you tryinl
conclusions with resembles his fathe,
very strongly in his way of fighting
doesn't he?"
"Oh. yes; quite . striking rsssm
blanoo."
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
Little In Him.

Little In Him.
had lunch with skribble, the
writer, today" els that SOL Do yov
tAink there's much In him3" NO
Aek much! Apple pie and co6ee!"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02

| No Female AnesIoIosy.
Nh. Todd Of New York, who builds
a&oplanes, says women were no
0kdo to dy. Aren't all women an
esea3
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02

LIE 10 Music.
LIE 70 Z rich strain Of music, suo
DouEaag realm too fair 20 be.-Cux
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
AebdomInal.

HebdomIna1.
Some people take their religion q
some other people do their baths."
and how is that?"
About once q week"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
Coed Advice.

Don't watch the clock when you =
q vesk, unless yea ase . timekeepse.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
Before and After,

Before and After.
what is Mary doing for q Twins
nowf"
"she is posing for pictures that will
bs used to advertise a beauty wash
"And who is posing for the ate,
taking p%ictures?"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
p,.put. over q scale.

Dispute Over q Scale.
The money question has disrupted
q Brooklyn church choir. The mem-
bers can't agree on the scale which
begins and ends with dough.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02

To Keep Your Friend.
Keep your mouth and keep your
erf>nd.-DaniSh pTov0rb.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
Vain Words.

Vain Words.
o frost, be warm; Q now don't fall,
And shriekins winter wind be mute.
Remember, what I wear 10 all
] v to wsar, my outing suit.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02

Vain 0ln.
Mary had . pretty foot
And Mary seemed to know Il.
Cause everywhere that Mary went
ohe tried her best to show II.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02

Blew Too Hard.
D you remember the fat man who
used to live across the way and prao.
tise on q trombone every morningf"
"Yes."
He's dead"
Serves him right"
"Oh, he wasn't murdered. He rup.
tured q blood vessel"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02

There With the Goods.
The pretty salssgirl. you'll agrsa.
Views not with much alarm
The charms Of girls in the social swim.
For she has her oountercharm.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02
tft-0

"Ahl the Black Handl' That mean
tomepin' orful's goin' to happen Il
met"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-03-02

Hls Moderation.
He looked surprised when he seoa
bas1"
r vas surprised, - only stole -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27
6RIC.KYA',R|'''D:

Jan. 49, oar young folks enjoyed
themselves to q dance at the home Of
8. Muncy Saturday night. A dainty
lunch of Ice cream ana cake was
served. All returned in the wee
small hours Of morning, reporting 3
fine time b \. !, 81 ID .53 y5
Miss Mary Ledoux and brother,
Edward. Of Little Falls, attended the
cance here Saturday. Is. s5.ss =, { )
u. One Of the members of the ANTI
Saloon league will speak. at the
Assembly hall here Sunday at 3 p. m.
Every body invited ..:&z. 1&s.} M
A sleigh load Of our young people
pleasantly surprised Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Hovey ThurHday evening. ~
! Ed VanZile of Swanville was q
visitor at this place last week. sss. :. r
j. E. Quine and son. Bertram,
visited at George Taylor's in Cushing
Saturday and Sunday. 4 r. ,5 5.s..
Charlie Sprandel and Leander Larson
left Sunday ON fishing trip to Mile
Laos. {: LII tss@ Ar u, 81 r.: I.
/ A. Strom returned from Mile Laos
Friday, bringing with him, an Is
pound fish as a souvenier. 4, Fl.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27
RoYALToN

"A party Of about thirty five took
Mr. and Mrs. "A. e. Wilson by sur
PRISE on the evening OF January ~,
the occasion being their twenty third
wedding anniversary. A very pleas ant
evening was enjoyed by all present. I
Mrs. H. j.. Schwartz returned from
Anoka Friday. !. \ b ~ t::55t1 ;s s%.
Miss Batter was laid up several days
with the grip, which is very prevalent
in and about Royalton. m >@ SSSI.
A new boy is reported at the George
Nugent home MI 22eG,> = 4, + =. i "a:
While skiing a few days ago Will
Williams sprained his ankle. \: S3.
Jan. 2B. Mrs. John Sjoberg of Two
Rivers spent several days with Royal
ton friends last week. #t = ~ .s.4
! The ladies Of the Presbyterian
church aid will meet with Mrs.
; Baskerville Thursday, January 20.
! MRS. I. W. Bouck was victim Of
| the grip several days last week. Il i,
! G.. X. Rhoda went to Minneapolis
| Tuesday, returning Wednesday after
noon. - &. . = "a Z. !.
! George Olson of Morrill, was taken
to the hospital at Little Falls Monday
to be operated on for appendicitis, 7
y Peter Graham was q Royalt bust.
/ ness visitor Wednesday. b .. .*3 III VIZ
/ NJ. and Mrs. Ellenthorp of .Mlnot,
in. d., spent Sunday with Mrs John
/ Clifford i: !, rs %sI%eS%. %..s
Mrs. u Charles Bouck. entertained
. Grace church guild Thursday after
I noon. .r..e<..,< MI: H. >>~&:.s.
Ralph Skinner, who has been en-
ploved as bookkeeper in one of the
Nichols Chisholm Lumber comany
camps for the past month, returned to
his home here the last Of the week.
Roy Burt, son If Z. o. Burt, had
! two of his toes amputated last week,
as result of their having been frozen.
John Miller and Frances Layton Of
| Morrill,, were married at Ortiz s hotel
Sunday, by Rev. g. e. Platt. 60 s.:
A son of Mrs. VIM. Boyle was taken
to st. Raphael's hospital Thursday
with typhoid fever. Ell ...= r..
! Alex Chapman is quite seriously ill
these days with the grip. rs
"A young son of r. Baumgartner was
taken to st. Paul this week for
medical treatment. :ss 81
Fred Lakln and son, Lee. were Min
neapolis visitors early this week. sEI
William Downs was business
visitor IN Royaiton Wednesday. ..E ;.
Mrs.. I. W. Bouck went to Sank
Rapids Wednesday,: Ii :, ! j. +
George E. Wilson is confined to the
house with an attack OF rheumatism.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27
COME AND GONE

Z Leo Boyce returned from the north
ern part OF the state Tuesday, where
he has been employed in the woods. #
w. B. Mcclure was up from Mime
apolls this week for visit with
friends. (. s&. %El$5 ~
Almond Lucia arrived the first of
the week from Dickinson, N. d., for
q visit with relatives. #5E;; ..z5
Claude HOsch has returned from q
short visitrin st, Cloud.
Dr. j. II. Newman, who was visit
Ang at Wadena, returned Tuesday.
Joseph Thomalla was in from Two
Rivers Tuesday on a business trip.
VIM. ROthwell, who has been work
ang near international Falls this
winter. arrived Tuesday,. 5.4 ., =.
j. A. Simmons came up from
Rochester Tuesday for visit with his
ster, Mrs. A. H. Vernon. :~,@ -
DR.. Jenner Chance was up from
Royaiton Monday on business visit.
9. G. Raymond left tuesday for q
business tip to Staples and Wadena.
Charles Latham left Wednesday for
Randall on business trip Ne
Mrs. Harry Hamm, who has been
visiting in St. Paul, returned Wednes.
day. ~. ~%s>11,. y=>E&, -
Herman Christie, who was visit.
ing at Rice, returned Wednesday.
Miss Gertrude Koop of Brainerd was
the guest of her cousin, Miss Addie
Stoli, a short time Tuesday. @.rt ! b,
Mr.. and Mrs. R, N. Sargent were in
from Lincoln Wednesday on bust :
ness visit. H.. r ~.
Chas. E, Gravel was in from Pierz
Wednesday. =, ~
NJ. j. Bracke, who was visiting in
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27

{ ~
50 81! =. ( 4 n as 81
(SiES &
G;hiilI vSntt
~ 6ys I'M
Eyiiif fol RI TgEs
|3s ~ rs II slouI ne tfips
10 Harbors
ndIeN k53tion1an, #theS talepho man
from xasss3 III toyi I, fidayl
attending repair OF lines
sSHa Asmoving picture show T. I'LL re- nuiu1f
ION IN johnson u hall next y d65nd
ESs Bowluasls quite & Ion iin III 4 town this
winter, from 10. 600 "a 81. On, feat al
logs arriving mere 81 every sCiay. .The.
factory VIII start opsrat ions ia 4;
lev days and will ia run fun hlast the
rest of the
Johnson and Wife vent to
Roy alton Monday. ii s5ss II 81
Agnes kampa returned from Roy
alton SATURDAY where she had been
Visiting relatives. u 2.5 81
A number from here attended the
play III Royalton Saturrda az 1e,yelnine
. The school viii IS finished this week
With g an u the furniture installed ready
for school. :55s5
The McVoy Pail company received
machinery this week for an electric
lighting plant for their mill here.
MT. Henry Armstrong went to
upsaia Monday TO attend the funeral
of Mabel Olson. }ss5., 8
q. Az Berry Of Rice was, : business
caller here Friday. III
Mike Habaz, who lives three miles
west Of here, was found frozen three
miles mil north Of Holdlngford last Satur-
day morning. week. Mr.. Habaz had
been staying with 8 sister and started
for home. He left his sister home
about . .. clock in the evening and
had gone but q short distance from
the house. Mr.. Habaz was about 40
years Of age and unmarried. a ~; ,..:. /.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27
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-PIERz

Jan. 8. Casper Mahren, agent for
the Cold Spring Brewing company,
called on his customers last Thursday.
Tony Woke is home from Barry,
where he has been employed. ,..%..
= Mrs. Jake Backes. Of Richmond, is
visiting her son. Lucas sg% 4s.: B.
: 81. C. Zempel left last Wednesday for
Mankato, where he will make his
Fred Sporle1n of Royalton was IN
Pierz last "Wednesday on business
Henry and Andrew Arnold OF
Cresco. Iowa. arrived last Tuesday to
visit with their uncle, Mich. Herold.
+. A. Nelson Of Little Falls was
here Tuesday. ~ ,.s1s.@.
: The baby Of Andrew Faust IS i'll with
the grip. '-EsI
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27
WANTS SUPPORT OF LOCAL
CynNfN1ERfTAT NITYR

WANTS SUPPORT OF + LOCAL
T. Z. ss-& COMMERCIAL CLUB. .~<.
p A. u. Doane, secretary of the Com.
mercial club of St. Cloud, has adj
dressed q letter to the Commercial
club of this city. asking that resolu-
tions be passed at the next meeting of
the local Commercial club, urging
representatives and senators to sup
port Senior File No. % providing for
the Use of Minnesota materials in the
construction of state public buildings
and the matter will be taken up by the
club at ito next meeting. T., = I'll e :
j. This action was taken because at the
request of the board OF regents of the
state university. the plans for the new
buildings to be added to the university
we're made to specify BEDFORD, Indiana,
stone, H.. . = $50. Z. IT,.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27

@ 81 l1lll1 = - ~ ~ 49, e
10
EsI llIl
1 ~ h f.,sk
idk q M II
NaWte fidaY is Y "a =
rank Vieo. IA 8 jsan 4 bsd ~ 10
sablestoH Us ont afIai 3.
Barney (3roa 1900 y. /, ~
week o7Work IN tl,e ~, lmi
a The PIER lFire danartt !, aI.fs had II
monthly meas nx last Sa En- nav,s
SEESs Frank h M acho tardad 11faia.,i,nnas I'M
SATURDAY..
M Il. Fanat ~ III III rs m II.
Monday e. ~. = lnan IA - i,eer
rs "a fat eame 81 basket bail viii be
PLAYED tnnioht hatwrsaan & t,,e ,t,nnar,,;nr
Cooper Alumni team ana B us 3 i Pierx
3qulnt.
"A vaudeville SHOW, vii y, l,e a1yan III
Faust hall from Saturday tin naxt
Tuesday by Dr.. Faust from WISCONSIN.
b j. BorRerding CO.. received q car.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27
S0roa gIss 10 osslolsl


From the earliest Zines II corded q
History men have believed "a the
prophet scharact sof dreams. 50 Tar
. We know. the flrst Is deli erately
and systematically attempt the inter
probation 81 dreams was SAmphyctyon
of Athens, who lived about the year
1890 B. g. The Bible mentions dreams
IN many places, and we are entitled
to- conclude from the Biblical refer
ences that there were professional r.
terpreters Of dreams who were not IN
frequently resorted to 81 the dream
srs. Exchange. ts5 557s55S 4:
ss@5! The Inns sc chanesry. q .s
8 Most Of the old inns OF Chancery are
no more. Clements inn, where Fal.
stan and Shallow heard the chimes at
midnight" New inn, Of which Sir
Thomas More was q member; Lyons
inn, where Cobe once taught the stu.
dents; Furnival's inn, where Charles
Dickens lived; Thavies inn, which was
one Of the earliest Of al the legal set.
Elements In London; Barnard's inn
where Lord Chief Justice Holt was
among the principals all these his
roric places have 'tin the change and
chance of time disappeared from
view. Staple inn remains in its an
cent state by the good viii Of the In
surance company that purchased Il
some twenty years ago.-London Law
Journal. .%:.s=, q at .. 4: s4 ..s & i.
y S:*= The indignant coster. S . 4. ='
Ere, missus; give over pinchin
them bananas. Ave q go at the coker
nuts instead."-London Sketch. 81 -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27
BoWLuS

Jan. 25 Henry Schwartz Of hoy.
alton was here on business Saturday.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Mat Schwientek went
to Royalton Saturday to take in the
show. g. ##=s \. 4. f.,555i ' ..E>-zs..s, 3 !.
]. u. McDougall and 5. F. Buron
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27

+ Mrs. Froehlich Of New Pierz was IN
the city Monday to receive treatment
for eye trouble. lEf H. II = I. RI # !:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27

T.
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sa9Gs
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ia
Mrss sSnniac
Cant r. n Tin re ~ i.1i s;xod
,aras afinas1a "a "a f fo in.s nrt i.
IND
.fnhn (.hnnnar n ~ p, a5 m Il -
RI,nlav Wafinfd
II ~. =, 4. !
ne re-, ~ =
Nm Ralle Sc. Mxf tin xva = r., frn,n
M adnes1av forS + Il , ,,i.st
81 IN IS
Klien q 80 I,ares ron Afalro ~.
Wedneeday al n huai ~ wait .ss's
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27

p. j. Vasaly has moved into his new
apartments in the asaly building:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27

and Mrs. Joseph Anti, is confined with
severe case Of bronchitis. r "
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27

Minor Raymond Is nursing a sore
finger, due to q felon. 5&.!. II I. :
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27

MONEY..to loan on city property and
farms. .5:.5. Stephen &: Vasaly
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27

0 Money to loan on farm ana city
property Farm loans on partial pay:
ment plan Signor "a Schallern. 10 &c
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27

=#s FOR SALE One steam boiler for
heating purposes rated at $50 feet, in
good condition. Inquire Herald. st. u
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-01-27

s FOR SALE CHEAP-Elght room
house. Must be sold Apply at 9O7,
55th.S N. p. Katherine King. Cts pu.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-23

grateful to him for selecting me to be HIS
wife. OF course I refused this Offer
'Srhe next man who asked me 10 marry
him was the possessor of temperament
knew the marriage ceremony often
changed this fascinating trait into the less
fascinating one OF temper. and 80 / re-
fused to become a slave to his artistic
gifts.
Another man wanted to mold me-. but
a. thought my character was sufficiently
well formed already / declined to try the
experiment To woman of any spirit
this 'molding process would only have
been the name for perpetual series OF
discords, or else married life choked
with the smoldering fires OF discomfort
and suppression.
1.-THE man who practiced small economies
during his courtship 1 declined without q
regret. Married life with a miser u The
most tragic fate OF all.
MY friends who are married have often
pitied my lonely state and, while think'
there is something tragic in having missed
the most beautiful thing in life-love-L
do not regret my faculty for looking into
the future and seeing men not as they are
but as they will be several years heneA"s
New York Telegraph.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-23

arm with one hand while passing great
silk handkerchief over his face with the
other. THE Squire Of Morvan q highway
man? No, a hlghwaymsn the Squire Of
Morvan. No. no-the Squire not the
Squire, at ALL Gentlemen, advance your
piecesl Tom Bell. you're my prisoner. Do
you surrender TO the law2"
II surrender. sir. Don't brighten Miss
Dayton II you please gentlemen"
A harsh voice spoke behind the posse
"One minute"
Unnotieed. Hubbard and Mr.. Stockton
had emerged from the woods.
one minute" repeated Hubbard. MI
Hancock. you're arresting this gentleman
on q specific cause. I suppose"
Certainly. certainly said the old gen
tleman. ION the only crime he's actually
known to have been concerned in-the rob
berry of Sir Godfrey Walton by force and
violesce."
Then you can let him co., said the ball
III. HE didn't rob the Britisher. / did
that Job myself"
heard no more distinctly. While a
very thunder Of ordinations rang about
my ears I sat down on a log. and buried
my face in my hands After while. a
soft arm stole about my neck. and chung
there a blessed instant.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-23
WHY SOME GIRLS STAY SINGLE
Weary of Watching for the Right
Man, They Go Asleep at the
Switch.

When a beautiful woman remains UNI
married and smilingiy chooses the celibate
state, her friends look on in amazement
and the world wonderingly asks. Why?
Does she really prefer single blessedness
to the joys and jars OF domesticity? 1t is
self-evident that she has had plenty Of
chances TO wear the matrimonial shackles.
but a steadfast refusal to do so indicates
a perfect satisfaction with her present
mode of life.
Perhaps the real reason why many fair
and otherwise-women remain ''old
maids" bachelor girls" or whatever you
prefer to call them, is that they are not
so much enamored of independence as that
the right man never came along. In each
man who proposed they saw some fault
which, though slight at the time, would
have grown into an unbearable bugbear,
they knew. II It were necessary TO meet
that same fault every day.
woman's intuition. or the faculty of
discerning character almost at a glance.
has been the basis OF many refusals. OF
course there are many girls who do not
care to exercise their intuition In the
choice Of a husband. for II they looked
with clairvoyant eyes upon their admirers
They close their eyes to the faults and
take a chance on making the man over,
or of marring their own happiness for
the rest OF existence.
One woman whose continued state OF
single blessedness has been an enigma
10 her friends gives the following ex-
PLANTATION Of her condition. She says:
"The first proposal l received was from
a man who answered to the description
Of the average man. That is, he was
neither passionately romantic nor abso-
lutely matter OF fact. He was not gifted
nor was he really stupid He was the sort
who would be perfectly content to travel
along in the commonplace route. never
aspiring to the heights nor sinking to the
depths OF feeling and imagination. MY
intuition told me that IL accepted him
should be doomed to long years OF hum
drum existence in which he would become
more and more set in his ways, more ami
more averse 10 receiving fresh truths.
more and more convinced that I should be