davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-09
LITERARY FREAKS.
Curious Styles of Composition Thai
Amused Old Time Writers.

With many writer's, especially id
olden times, various curious styles o /
composition were much in favor On
author, for example, would compos
verses with some particular lette
omitted from every stanza. Other1
would write in such way that thl
line read the same backward and for2
ward, and still others made anagram1
1t was fashionable at one time to writ(
verses in fantastic shapes
The form of Il bottle, a glass or a ia
was initiated, and this was donc b}
lengthenng or shortening the lines al
required, though with sad detriment II
the verse. Where the design was 1
bottle a number of short lines would
go to form the neck; gradually length
ening, the shoulder would be formed
and then body.
There were also verses arranged ii
the form Of a pair of gloves. pair o|
spectacles. etc. Specimens of this kind
of literary frivolity are to be found il
French, Spanish and English books o|
the sixteenth century.
Both in China and Japan such lid
erary feats are held in great esteen
even at the present day. In the lat
ter country the poet not infrequentlJ
arranges his verses in the shape Of
mans head. thus perhaps giving a fa
cial outline Of the subject of his verse;
and though the Chinese may not max,
SO nice a choice, choosing perhaps
COW or other animal for the design
they display greater ingenuity.
/ Among the most curious Of all liter
ary freaks are the lipogrammati
works composed by the old Greeks
works in which one letter Of the al
phabet is omitted. The odyssey" o
Tryphiodorus is composed in this way
He had no alpha in his first book, N
beta in his second. and so on with tn
subsequent letters one after another.
This Odyssey" was an imitation o
the lipogrammatiC "Iliad" of Nestol
There was an ode by Pindar where
from he had purpOsely omitted the lei
ter sigma. This ingenuity became
literary fad. encouraged even by thoS
who. 1t might be thought. would b
the first to oppose such literary trihin!
In Latin there is a work by Fulgel
titus divided into twenty-three chapter
according to the order of the twent.
three letters of the Latin alpha be
From A to o are still extant. The fir:
chapter is without A, the second wit
out B, and so on.
The Persians also appear to hay
been given to this freakish wor
There is a story to the effect that
poet read to the celebrated Jami
gael of his own composition whic
Jami did not like.
The writer contended that it was
very curious sonnet, for the letter al
was not to be found in any one of IL
words. To this Jami very appropr
ately remarked:
You can do a better thing yet-tal
away all the letters from the wore
you have written" New York Heral
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-09
romh OF Omar khaYYam.

Omar Khayyam'S tomb at Nishapud
is in one wing Of the mosque electeS
in memory Of the Moslem saint Imamy
zadah Mohammed Mahruk. Although
the poets prophecy concerning his
tomb-that it would be in PLACED
where the Forth wind would scutted
roses over it's not literally true. thd
garden Of the mosque IS so rich ilI
roses as almost ito make one in loyd
with death" There is no inscription
upon the tomb, a simple case made od
brick and cement, to tell the story, O1
even the name, of its occupant, all
though it is well known TO be Omar'j
grave. "Nandal scribblers." ProfeSso1
Jackson, who lately visited the spotl
says, have desecrated 1t with random
scrawlS and have also scratched thelr
names upon the brown mortar of theI
adjoining walls, disclosing the white
cement underneath. A stick of wood.
a stone and some fragments of shardS
profaned the top OF the sarcophagus
when we saw II. There was nothing
else 1t Is to be regretted that some Of
Omar's admirers in the occident do not
provide a suitable inscription on the
spot to show the renown he enjoys In
the uaSt "-ArGnuant
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-09

research OF the Carnegie institution o
Washington, in which lie speaks upol
this subject as a member Of a commit
tee appointed by the executive council
of the American Historical association
to bring the matter TO the attention o
the president and congress.
WIN. II. TAFT.
The White House, Feb. ., 1912.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-09
Lower Colorado River.

There is transmitted herewith let
ter from the secretary OF the interior
setting out the work done under Joint
resolution approved June %. 1910. au-
thoriZing the expenditure Of ST 100000
or so much thereof as might be neces-
sary. 10 be expended by the president
for the purpose Of protecting lnndS and
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-09
Bureau of National Parks.

l earnestly recommend the establish.
ment of bureau OF national parks.
Such legislation is essential to the prop
er management Of those wondrous
manifestations of nature, so startling
and so beautiful that every one recoG
nizes the obligations of the government
to preserve them for the edificatiOn and
recreation of the people. The Yellow
stone park, the Yosemite, the Grand
canyon Of the Colorado, the Glacier
National park and the Mount Rainier
National park and others furnish ap-
propriate Instances. In only one case
have we made anything like adequate
preparation for the use OF a park by
the public. That case is the Yellow
stone National park. Every considera-
tion of patriotism and the love OF ma
ture and Of beauty and Of art requires
US to expend money enough to bring
all these natural wonders within easy
reach of our people. The first step in
that direction Is the establishment Of
a responsible bureau which shall take
upon itself the burden of supervising
the parks and Of making recommends
tions as to the best method OF improv-
ing their accessibility and usefulness.
international Commission on the Cost
Of Living.
There has been "A strong movement
among economists. business men and
others interested in economic investiga-
zion H. secure the aDDolntment OF an
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1912-02-09
Building For Public Archives,

l cannot close this message without
inviting the attention of congress agaiu
to the necessity for the erection Of a
building TO contain the public archives.
The unsatisfactory distribution Of rec
ords, the lack OF any proper index or
guide 20 their contents, is well known
to those familiar with the needs of the
government in this capital. The land
has been purchased. and nothing re-
mains now but the erection of proper
building. ! transmit a letter written
By Professor J. franklin Jameson. di-
'ector of the dannrtmant nf historical
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-12
1.-THE GODDARD HOTEL

European $2 so and up American S1.OO and un Room soc 75c and Si.Oo Per Day
 One Block From Bath Houses
 Centrally Located For All Points
 MRS. J. w. HUTSELL, Prop. l5O outside rooms, electric lights, call bells, hot and cold running water, sta- tionary wash stands.
 Apartments for light housekeeping in connection with hotel.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-12

NEW END mODE MN Each guest room Is an outside room, having hot and cold runnIn0 water, local and long distance telephones, steam neat, electric lights and gas.
 Bath house under gov ernmeut supervision, with hot mineral water supplied from the hot springs.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-12
DELMAR HOTEL

American and European. New brick building, thoroughly modsrl 50 large airy outside rooms. Steam hea electric lights. call bells. Centrally !, cated, blocks from Bath House Rov in the most beautiful. resident distris of Hot Springs
 RATES: s7 TO sto PER WEEK.
 :. H. PAINTER. Prop.
 Cor. ouapaw and Market
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-12

ooms with private bath all supplied
 with mineral water.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-12
AMERICAN PLAN Moody Hotel and Bath fiouse

THE POPULAR HOSTEL BY ON THE HILL = \. Nj. MOODY Prop H. M CREE, Room c
The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-12
Arlington Hotel and Bath House
THE ONLY HOTEL ON THE UNITED
 STATES RESERVATION


 Elegant marble and tile Bath House newly enclosed and reftted, making it one of the most beautiful bathing establishments in the entire country.
 New Sun Parlor and Rest Room over looking the Noun tain Parks. Rates:
 S4.00 per Day and Up.
 $2l % per Week and Up. Rooms with private bath all supplied
 N.,f+h ..ofrar~t
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-01
Notice for Publication
Department of the Interior

Department of the Interior
U. s. Land Office at Glasgow, Mon
tana, Jan. 4th. 1912.
Notice Is hereby given that
NORVAL WALLACE
of Leedy, Valley county, Montana.
who on January II, 1906 made Desert
entry, No. 2O45 Serial No. 05951, for
100 acres unsurveyed public land de-
scribed rs commencing at the Mouth
west corner of Joseph E. Reynolds
desert land entry No. 1888, running
thence north 100 rods, thence east 100
rods, thence south 100 rods, thence
west 100 rods to place of beginning,
supposed to be in Township "a NJ,
Range 81 E. Montana Meridian has
filed notice of intention to make FL
nal desert proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before
b. w. Brockway, United States Com.
missioner, in his Office at Malta.
Montana, on the 18th day Of February
1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Gus. E. Tank, John Kennedy,
Joseph E. Reynolds, Charles Stuart.
all of Leedy, Montana.
Truman M. Patten, Register.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-01
Call For Sealed Bids

Notice is hereby given that the
Board Of Commissioners of Valley
County, Montana, will receive sealed
bids for the material for and con-
struction of a sixty-two foot pile
bridge across Beaver Greek Slough,
same to be erected on the Section
Line between Sections 5 and 8, Twp.
80 n. r. 80 E., south of Bowdoin
station. Said bids to be received
not later than 2 O'Clock p. m. Febru-
airy 5th, 1912, and to he addressed to
"W. B. Shoemaker, Clerk and Re-
corder, Glasgow, Montana" and to
be plainly marked "Sealed Bid for
Bridge"
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
Dated at Glasgow, Valley County,
Montana, this 18th day of January,
A. d. 1912. w. b. Shoemaker,
Clerk of the Board.
By order of the Board.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-01
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Glasgow, Montana,
Jan. 4th, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that
WILLIAM H. MASON
of Malta, Valley county. Montana,
who on June 6, 1907 made Desert
land entry No. 1, Serial No. 02704 for
Sec. 10, NEANWI, NV
ANEA, Section 10, Township SO, n,
Range 20 e. Montana Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make final
deser, proof, to establish claim to the
land above described. before B. w.
Brockway, United States Commits
sioner in his Office at Malta, Mon
tana, OIL the 10th day of February,
1912.
Claimant names as Witnesses:
William H.. Garland, Edward c..
Mead, John Hardin and John +.
Mason, all of Malta, Montana.
Truman M. Patten, Register.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-01
Notice for Publication

US. Land Office at Glasgow, Mon
tana, January 4th, 1912.
Notice is hereby piven that
JOHN Il. COUTURE
of Malta, Montanat who on April 25,
1905 made Homestead entry No. 1915,
Serial No. O3766 for ShNWA, M
SW4, Section IA. Township 80 NJ,
Range 20 E. Montana Meridian has
filed notice of intention to make final
five year proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before b.
w. Brockway, United States Com
missioner, in his office at Malta,
Montana, OH the 10th day of February
1912.
Claimant names as witessses:
Wilfrid Primeau, Ray l.. Campbell,
Xavier Plouffe, Adolph Lafond, Jr.,
all OF Malta, Montana.
Truman M. Patten, Register.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-01
Notice For Publication

Non-Coal Havre O7606 Glasgow 0350S
Department of the Interior, U. $.
Land Office at Havre, Montana, Jan.
II, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that
DENIS MCVEY
of Phillips, Montana, who, on June
10, 1906, made Desert Land Entry No.
O76O6 for S4NWA, N{SWA of Section
80. Township % North, Range %.
East Montana Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make Final
Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before j ohm Collins.
U. S. Commissioner, at his office at
Harlem, Montana, OH the oath day Of
February, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John McKinnon, Robert Johnson,
Bert Grill, all of Phillips, Montana,
and Louis Dubois of Malta, Mon
tana.
NJ. w. Hutchinson, Register.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-01

Send The ENTERPRISE to youl rel
atives in the east so that they may
know what you are doing in marvel
Gus Montana.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-01
CATHOLIC CHURCH SERVICES

Catholic Services are h, Id at Cor
pus Christi Church every fourth
Sunday OF each month at II a. m.
Business meeting of the Alter So
ciety, ~ m.
Sunday School, p. m.
Baptism, 2 p. m.
JAMES M. VERMAAT, Pastor.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-01
STRAYED

One black COW with white face, one
Jersey heifer and one red heifer, all
branded lon left hip. Ten dollars
per head N Offered for recovery Of
same or information | a d ing
thereto. Notify Hugh Douglas,
3m34 Phillips, Montana.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-01
Strayed or Stolen--$l0.00 Reward

Gone since about Oct. Is. 1911, Five
head ofhorses, branded and described
as follows: One Black Mare, weight
1900 lbs, lame in hind leg. small
white strip in face, branded * on
left shoulder and OH left thigh;
one Light Bay Mare, weight
400, One Light Iron Grey
Lare, weight 100, branded 8 left side
of the neck and left til 6 II;
Also Two Bay t W o-y ear
old &c Id ngs, branded
OH left shoulder. l will pay
ten dollars for anyone putting
these horses in pasture and holding
them until I can come after them.
Address EB. JONES, Wilder, Mont.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-01

When you edanything in plumb
ing, tinsmithing. or general repair
work, remember that Schumacher
can do it. Edwards u Mcclellan.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-01
We've got the goods in mems wear,
thru and thru-and don't you forget
it. Edwards & Mcclellan.

Two first class office rooms to rent.
Good location. Apply The First
State Bank.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-01
Estrayed

! bay two-year old filly, branded
OH right jaw. $50 Reward. j.
NJ. Berkebile, Dodson, Mont.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-01

We can give you real comfort III
Tlorsheim Shoes. Edwards Y NC
Lellan.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-01
For Sale Or For Rent

One Five Room Furnished and
one Five Room Unfurnished house.
Enquire at First National Bank.
Malta, Mont.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-01
COUNTY OFFICERS

SENATOR
JOHN SURVANT, of Malta
Representative
RI. MOORE, of Glasgow
District Judges
FRANK N. UTTER. of Glasgow.
JOHN w. TATrAN, of Fort Benton
County Commissioners
A. DAVIDSON. of Malta. Chairman
VIM. MCBRIDE of Culbertson
j. 7. FARRlS of Hinsdale.
County Attorney
JOHN HURLEY, of Glasgow.
Sheriff
J.R. STEPHENS of Glasgow.
Clerk of Courts
c. c. BEEDE of Glasgow.
JAMES FOX of Glasgow.
Treasurer
]. c. DUNCAN, of Barr
Clerk and Recorder
w. B. SHOEMAKER of Hinsdale.
Public Administrator
PETER MARION. of Plentywood
County Surveyor
w. H. MAIN of Malta.
Coroner
CHARLES PETERSON of Glasgow.
Superintendent of Schools
MISS FLORA SIMS. of Saco.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-01

MALTA AERIE NO. 1886, F OE.
Meets every Tuesday evening, and
visiting brethren. p. Caselbery w.
=: G. w. CLAY, Secretary.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-02-01

Sewers BROTHERS
Post Office Address, Malta, Mont.
Range ON Whitewater. Cattle
branded on right ribs. Horses
branded on right thigh.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-13
NO HOPE.

There is a certain elderly Pittsburg
er who would have sold himself very
eheaply few days ago mad a pur-
chaser happered along at the right mo-
ment. II was on train coming from
Cleveland. At station not far from
this side of the Ohio metropolis q
young man entered the car and took
4 seat beside MIN. while among numor-
Gus other passengers embarking at that
point were four young misses appar-
,ntly still I'm their "teens." who TOOK
seats Il little distance in the rear. The
girls We're chatting, laughing and ex-
changing banteiiny remarks.
Lord save u.s." exclaimed the Pitts
burger to the young man beside him.
~ there's anything absolutely idiotic
in this world it's q bunch OF feather
headed young ~ hoolgirls out of sight
of their parents ust listen TO the
confounded tcmmyrot they're talking
The railroad company ought 20 be
compelled 20 provide muzzles for en-.
wonder il well have to endure that
claptrap all the way to Pittsburg?"
I'm afraid we viii" replied the
younger man in apologize tones but
I'll try and have them exercise more
moderation. You see. sir two of them
are my daughters. "--pittsburg Ga
.ette- Times.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-13

you formed certain plans, which in
the early morning you proceeded to
put into execution. Leaving your door
Just as day was breaking, you filed
your pocket with some reddish gravel
which was lying beside your gate"
Sterndale gave violent start and
looked at Holmes in amazement.
you then walked swiftly for the
mile which separated you from the
vicarage. You We're wearing, / may
remark, the same pair OF ribbed ten
nfs shoes which are at the present
moment upon your feet. AT the vicar
age you passed through the orchard
and the side hedge, coming out under
the window Of the lodger, Tregennis
1t was now daylight, but the house
hold was not yet stirring. You drew
some of the gravel from your pocket.
and you threw it up at the window
above you"
Sterndale sprang to his feet.
Il believe that you are the devil
himself" he cried.
Holmes smiled at the compliment.
"It took two. or possibly three, hand
fuls before the lodger came to the
window. You beckoned him to come
The Calumet news., 1912-06-13
mo SESSION TO
REBUILD SCHOOL
FLINT MUST ASSURE FIRE. PRO.
lection BEFORE WORK ON
SCHOOL FOR DEAF
BEGINS.

At joint meeting of Governor-Os-
born. the state board of auditors and
the board OF control of the Flint school
for the deaf. at at Flint. there was ap-
propriated out OF the state emergency
fund the sum of $4,000 with which 70
clear away the debris of the buildings
burned In the fire AT the Flint school.
Later. when the board of control
has secured complete plans and esti-
mates the question OF an allowance
for rebuilding will be taken up. II is
expected that about $4,000 viii be
allowed for erecting one wing of n
new building. and that the remainder
will no: be constructed until after the
legislative session next winter. when
an appropriation viii be asked OF
about S25O,00O.
During the discussion Of the situa :
tion relative to the burned buildings,
James Slocum of Detroit. member OF
the board of control of the school. an-
nounced that he would oppose re-
building until the city of Flint would
give the state positive assurance o!
adequate fire protection, and this view
was concurred in by the state officers
present AS soon as the plans can
he prepared and estimates can be
procured another joint meeting will be
had To determine the amount needed.
An talk of special Legislative ses-
sion To- handle the matter was aban-
doned as soon as the situation de-
veloped, Governor Osborn expressing
the opinion that there is no necessity
for this expense.
Replace National Guard Stores.
Governor Osborn and the state board
of auditors at a Joint session author
lied the expenditure of $5.9G5 from the
emergency fund To replace the stores
and supplies of the Michigan National
Guard, which were burned at Port
Huron last February. The loss AZ the
fire amounted To about $4,000. but the
governor ana military board induced
the war department to replace the
burned tentage without cost to the
state, saving $4,000. and with the
amount supplied by the state the
troops will be re-equlpped at once.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-13
1T SHOCKED AEa.

my goodness" sa,l Mrs. Oldcastla
can't understand how anyone ever
is able TO muster up enough COURAGE or
daring or whatever il is 70 so nying
on an aeroplano. There is nuthng IA
The world that could induce me To-
travel on ono. no matter how safe they
might maze them"
Yes, It's pc-fc-tly awful the way
colks risk their lives" replied her hos
tess as she rubbed an $4,000 solitaire
on her velvet sleeve. u really thinN
n good many people so crazy over them
kind OF things. When ! was a girl 1
went TO see a man who went up in
balloon and came down on his parasite.
and il affected ME so I never want To-
see anything Of that kind again as long
as livc."-Chicago Record Herald.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-13
WELCOME.

Have you any last message 20 leave
any final word to say his wife
asked as she knelt beside the bed.
There is one, Mary: but | think
had better say it 10 someone else"
TNo. William, speak it to me.
can't bear 10 think of anyone else hear e
ing your last words"
mo. no dear; let me whisper my
message To the doctor or to the minis
ter II hc is hsre. II would only make
you sad
Il insist on knowing what YOU wish
Ia say. You must tell me only me
Wei. then. II Sou will have IT, !
merely wish TO say that ! die happy
that am glad tc go"
''rll miss housecleaning this year"
-----Chicago Record Herald.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-13

Should Be Taught Care Of Teeth.
The child should be taught at home
to care for his mouth and teeth, bat
very often the Instructions Of the par
ent is only too little Needed. 1t there
fore is frequently seen that this propa-
ganda of oral hygiene may be most
effectively impressed upon the child by
the teacher in the school. The gang
spirit which EXISTS among school chill
dren is often more effective than home
training In inpressing sucn matters
upon the minds Of the children The
matter should be taken up by the
teacher who by walks and demonstra-
hy oral hygiene and interest them In
practicing it. To tn brush squads
should be organized 10 stimulate en-
thusiasf among the children Ami
there is no dihiculty in doing this; it
takes but little tim, and the child
readily enters into an agreement 70
work in squad or a club then he would
refuse To work along This has been
the experience the country over
And the results arc astonishing
have in mind a teacher we visited in
Detroit. who had class of backward
children collected from the various
wards Of the city. She had organized
tooth brush squad among them. and
they were all members in good stand
ing. She was delighted with The results.
the children improved in so many
WAYS that she felt moro than repayc cd
for the time IL had taken from her
regular instruction
Examinations in Schools.
Medical ana dental examinations
must be made obligatory In our public
schools. Once a year at the very least.
every child should be examined as Co
his mouth. his nose, and throat and the
parents advised as to conditions pres
ent Free medical aud dental service
must be provided for those who are UNI
able TO afford the expense. aud thoge
who are able, should be compelled To
give their children the attention which
they need"
The Calumet news., 1912-06-13

down. He dressed hurriedly and de-
scended to his sitting-room. You en-
tered by the window. There was an
interview--a short one--during which
you walked up and down the room.
Then you passed out and closed the
window. standing on the lawn out
side smoking a cigar and watching
what occurred. Finally, after the
death of Tregennis, you withdrew as
you had come. Now, DIR. Sterndale,
how do you justify such conduct, and
what were the motives of your ac-
tions? II you prevaricate or trihe
with me. give you my assurance that
the matter will pass out Of my hands
forever"
To Be Continued.