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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-12-19
WHAT THE MOUSE SAW.

Copyright, 1918. by the Mcclure Newspa-
per S~yndicate.)
one night when the house was very
still and the cat was sleeping in front
OF the fireplace, MI. Mouse crept out
very SOFTLY from his hole and ran up
tne side OF the bookcase M jumped or
the mantel right over where the cat
was sleeping.
I have a great mind to awaken him.
ne said. and e how angry he will be
ne finds I am out of his reach
But Just then he heard the tongs say:
You needn't bristle up so. MT. Brush;
you are not half so important as 1 am,
ana you know It: You have not a leg
70 stand on, while i have two, and
can hold a red-hot piece of wood that
would burn you up IL you even touched
II think I have something to q in
this discussion" said the shovel. "You
two seem to have forgotten that
exist. ! can hold ashes that are as hot
as the wood you hold. Mr.. Tongs. and
as for your legs. I think I can stand
as long as you can"
The brush all this time was bristline
with rage. and as soon as the shovel
stopped to catch its breath the brush
spoke: You two seem to forget that ]
am the n that makes the hearth tidy
after you have made a litter and II
It were not for me q sad looking place
this would be. Mr.. Tongs thinks be-
cause he has two legs that he is very
important. but It is I who finish up the
work GROUND here. and both OF you will
do we'll to remember It," and the brush
settled back In its corner
All this disturbance awoke the cat
and she saw q chance to have fun with
thed isputers. Can any OF you dance ?"
she asked.
II can" said the tongs. and I can
kick very high ALSO"
II can dance il. I have a good part
ner." said the shovel.
7 do not think dancing very digni-
fled." said the brush.
1T isn't said the tongs, for those
who have clumsy feet"
Well let US see what you can do
said the cat. "Tll get my fiddle and
play for YOU" The tongs walked to the
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-12-19
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AND THE COLLINS.
Copyright, 1918, by the McClu,

SNVpyElBuIs 1SlSs by the Mcclure NeWspa-
PEI 6ynd1cate.l
Fritx was q little shepherd boy. far
eway across tho water. In Switzerland.
ne Tended his goats on the side Of q
mountain. He had q pipe which he
used to play. for sometimes he was
alone many days, and his pipe kept him
IRON being lonely. At night he slept
stars shining above him. And 1t was
At night that Fritz played his sweetest
tunes. Tor he loved the mountains, and
Wnen the moon sh0ne, making ghostly
land. -~A
One night his goats had brought him
TO h edge Of the forest, and after
Fritz had finished his. supper Of bread
ana cheese. he took out the beloved
pipe and began to play. The moon was
enintng and he. could see for quite a
distance along the mountain, and into
the forest. When he stopped playing
ne heard singing. It seemed to come
1rom the Forest, SO he went in the di-
recuon from which the sound came.
8oon ne saw g house q short distance
from him and felt sure the singing
came from there. When he reached the
house he could see figures flying about,
ana ne thought they must be having
2 dance. Then he saw figures on the
set and one sat on the chimney.
~ AkA u ftISS dQU
watched. The figures were too small
60 be men. One OF the little creatures
DIG from the peak Of the roof to the
edge, n Fritz expected t o see him
1all. Y he kicked up his feet and
tumbled heels over head to the ground
ana jumped up. dancing about as
nimble as q jumping-jack. ''They are
COLLINS" said Fritz. mo one but a
goblin could tumble about that way"
9 then the door opened and a
humber of them came tumbling out.
Iney jumped over h house and into
the trees. and Fritz almost laughed out
ct their strange antics. Presently the
door opened again, and q goblin called
out mi EA41oc," and into the house they
all 'tumbled. leaping over each others
heads. On goblin who was on the
chimney tumbled in. and Fritz wished
he could see how he landed in the room.
When they were all In the door closed,
and Fritz very cautiously crept to the
window. They were dancing around a
table filled with nice things to eat and
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-12-19
OLD PETER.

Copyright. 1913. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
Old Peter was crossing sweeper;
that is. he was when the man who was
employed to do that work was sick or
when he was needed in another part of
the city. then Old Peter had the work.
Other times he sold papers and car
ried bundles for the marketmen. Old
Peter was old in years. but he always
smiled. did Old Peter. whether the
wind blew hot OF cold, whether the
rain fell or the sun shone-Old Peter
saw good in everything and he never
complained.
Many people bowed to Old Peter. He
did not know their names, but his smile
ant good even" was never passed
unnOticed.
Old Peter hurried home each night
and trudged UP two flights Of stairs.
and just as he reached the top stair OF
the last fight the door at the end of
voice asked. els that you, grand
father" And Old Peter would answer.
Now, who do you think It II, q hand
some prince come to get O bride up two
flights ??'
And then the owner Of the sweet
voice would kiss Old Peter and say.
mo one wants me. and if they did /
would not leave you, grandfather"
What have we for supper" asked
Peter; the table looks nc for a king
Docs 1t, grandfather % asked the girl.
Il tried to find everything: did I? !
wanted 1t to look especially nice to-
night. and ]. put the paper flowers on
IN honor Of something; do you know
what 1t is?'
mo. I cannot think said Old Peter.
placing b flowers in theecenter Of the
table and moving the plates very care
fully to their proper places, for Lilly
was blind and did not often set the
table.
1T 10 your birthday. grandfather, and
you never thought of It. did your"
why. 30 1t H." said Old Peter, pre-
tending to be very much surprised.
You see. I have had so many they arc
not worth remembering, my dear"
Yes, they are" said Lilly, "and just
wait n see what I have for you" She
felt her way to the pantry and came
out with a covered dish.
Old Peter took it from her. .sYou
did nj cook It," he said; .you didn't
go near the stove. my dear, did you %
mo. granfather. but It ID my pres
ent for your birthday. Mrs. Sullivan,
on the next floor. cooked Il Tor me, and
made sone flowers for her Katie's
wedding"
Old Peter tool off the cover. n up
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-12-19

copyright, 1918. by the Mcclure News
paper Syn1tcate.)
A fisherman was fishing from his
boat m day when he felt a heavy tug
at his line. ana. pulling it in, he found
on the end Of it a large silver looking
you must put me back into the sea
az once" said the fish; you must not
Keep me away from my scholars"
Your scholars" repeated the fisher
man., pray who are you?"
Il am the schoolmaster Of the fish,
and II you do not put me back into
n water at once you will have a poor
CATCH"
"Whas have you to do with that?' ~
asked the fisherman.
Everything" the Ash replied. Il
teach them how to grow fat, and when
they are cd enough, how to tell the
best bait. and as there are very few
sorry II you do not put me back"
How did you happen to be caught? %
asked the fisherman. You should be
wise enough to keep away from hooks
your bait was 80 tempting that ]
nibbled too deep while / was showing
flne batt.'
This sounds to me like a fish story
said the fisherman.
ut u.s." the fish replied, with an in
5ured look, but not the kind to which
you refer. I am telling the truth. and
you will regret It IL you keep me"
"Y0u ought to be able to tell me
whore to find plenty of fish. and where
10 the best place to cast my lines" said
the fisherman.
ION the opposite side Of the bay re-
piled the fsh. and you must fish after
dark"
But the fisherman was still skeptical,
ssIf you are SO wise, why can't you take
me to the bottom OF the ocean and let
me zee this school you have told me
about. You are a remarkably fine fish
TO lose, and ! wish to make sure I am
TO get something in return IL I let you
60"
"snd follow me. and I will show you
my school and schOlars."
The fisherman threw the fish into the
water. and then jumped In himself.
When he reached the bottom OF the
ocean he looked for the schoolmaster
nsh, but he was not In sight, 10 he sat
on q rock and waited. II wonder IL
was foolish to let him go" thought the
Fisherman, but just then he saw the
schoolmaster swimming toward him
with q great many smaller fsh with
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-12-19
The conssrvation cenarsss.
From the Washington Ttmes.

AT the end Of q decade Of discussion Of
conservation problems. and particularly OF
the water power issue. the country has
been. brought to a general realisation OF
the bigusss and the sravitS q this ret
OF auest1ors. having tosdoNSwith our
prevalent Reconsideration inatho interest
q, TIE Nhote Apablic rathersthan~of ex-
p sasss~sss'; s.st'n.h hss y. s aes ,set
. water power interests eeeking con.
troll Ct the hydro-electr1c N6aath of the
cont1nent q 1~remendouaay puWegful and
thas e~sntrsilse6 ~doaninaticn q this power
rse0eyco = Approaching. ma to- under.
stanosawhat9 tast toll til oost of .
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-12-19
DOROTHY S KlMoN0.

as though It were covered with pink
tinged snow. II wonder how / got here
so soon," Dorothy thought. "This is
the land Uncle Ned told me about. oh,
how pretty the cherry blossoms look
falling all around! There is little tea
house. i know, from Uncle Ned's de-
scriptfon." And away she ran to a lit
tie house she saw in the distance.
Dorothy saw q little japanese girl
serving tea to Japanese women who
sat upon the floor. Their hair was SO
smooth and shiny she wished she could
run her fingers over 1t. Then she saw
q little house r0s q pretty bridge.
She walked over the bridge, looking
around az she wen She saw green on
every side. with the prettiest little
houses peeping out from between tho
vines and trees. And there were the
[tiniest little islands In the river under
the bridge, with very small bridges
connecting them. And very little houses
were OF the Islands. and tiny Japanese
men and women were watkins TO ana
fro.
bridge and went up the hank to q lit
tie house b saw among the treeD.
Just ils she was entering. q dainty lit
tie Japaneeo gaFl mel .sher. and $40
WORD = kiinonos5ngt like the one Unc1o
Ned had beOught 10 her" "Oh,. said
Dorothy you have = klSnono 1unt Ike
lL% aIttLE EeH- -
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-12-19

k1III0 vUxR OF VUp30ge n
Oh don't you wish that yous were
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08
TONS OF BIBLES
TO Be BLESSED
Ceremonies to Take Place Be-
fore Holy Books Are Placed
in Hotels by Gideons.
PRESIDENT TO ATTEND
Services to Be Held at Church Of
Epiphany Next Saturday
Afternoon.
PRESIDENT TO ATTEND

Four tons OF Bibles. numbering 5000 In
dlvidual copies. will be placed In rooms
Of seventy-eight Washington hotels BY
the GIdeons, after the books are dedi-
Gated at the Church OF the Epiphany
parish house at go o'clock next Satur-
day afternoon, with ceremonies in which
President Taft and distinguished COM
pany of the clergy and civic workers OF
the District will take part.
w. Z. Henderson. national secretary Of
the GIdeons, officially known as the
Christian Commercial Travellers Associ-
alton of America. is in the city making
arrangements for the ceremonies. and
announced last night that the pro-
gramme had been completed. Besides
President Taft. those who will take part
are Rev. r. II. McKim. rector OF Epiph-
any parish: Right Rev. Earl Cranston,
Bishop OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church: Rev. Samuel II. Greene, pastor
of Calvary Baptist Church: Rev. Paul r.
HIckok. pastor Of Metropolitan Presby-
terian Church: William Knowles Cooper,
general secretary of the Washington Y.
NJ. c. A: Mai. Richard Sylvester. Super
intendent of the metropolitan police. and
Col Charles II. Lyman. president of the
Washington Bible Society.
Motion Pictures of Ceremonies
Motion pictures Of the scene in the
parish hall will be made by one of the
large film companies.
Pastors of the city will make announce
ment from their pulpits tomorrow.
At present only two hotels in Wash
ington have a copy OF the Scriptures in
each guest room. In the seventy-eight
other hotels OF the city there are 5000
guest rooms still to be supplied. and
these will be so furnished with the Bibles
which President Taft will help to dedi
cate fer that purpose next Saturday.
Funds for the purchase OF these Bibles
were obtained by the Gideons. assisted
by the Washington Y. NJ. c. A, the
Washington City Bible Society. and the
churches of the city.
The copies of the Holy Book will be
placed in ample time to be used by the
guests during the Inauguration.
Great demonstrations of this character
have been made by the Gideons in a
number of cities throughout the Union.
including Chicago. San Francisco, and
Boston. and they hope to look back to
this as the greatest OF ell.
This work of placing Bibles in the
bedrooms OF the hotels was started about
four years ago, and about $4,000 Gideon
Bibles have been supplied to more than
2OOe hotels. and II Is estimated that It
will require 100000 to complete the
work.
The edition used is the American Stand
ard, which is furnished by the publish
ers at cost, while the reference slip
pasted on the inside front cover is do
mated in lots of 300 by Philadelphia
printer.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08
SINGER AND PIANIST
GIVE JOINT RECITAL
Mime. Namara-Toye and Xaver Sehar.
wenka Appear at Columbia
Theater.

Nine. Namara-Toye. soprano. and Ma
yer Scharwenka. pianist. appeared in
joint recital yesterday afternoon at the
Columbia Theater before an enthusiastic
audience. This was the second appear
ance here this season by Mr.. Scharwen-
ka; his first. about a month ago. proved
he to be something more than a mere
piano virtuoso.
Beethoven was represented on the pro-
gramme by his sonata. Opus q, c sharp
minor. Mr.. Scharwenka took the slow
movement at a somewhat rapid tempo
but the air was well brought out. The
minuet was played with delicacy, and
without the Interpolation of any nuance
Of expression. The finale went with dash
and spirit.
LISTS "Rocordanza" is work Of
rather empty brilliance: a sentimental
air is clothed in a profusion of runs and
trills and arpeggio work. Mr.. Schar-
wenka's gave 1t all the meaning that
could be discovered within its compass
Mr.. Scharwenka's own composition,
"reminiscences du Bal is a work Of
graceful charm. in waltz rhythm; and a
very beautiful waltz il is The compos-
er was recalled after playing this num-
Der. and gave another pleasing selection.
Chopin was represented by the Fan
TASTE. op. 49, a composition of great
beauty and nobility, butY rarely played.
and the "Scherzo op 81 Mr.. Schar-
wenka's playing of the scherzo was want
ing in delicacy in the runs. The broad
effects. however, were beautifully done.
The Rossini-Liszt william TelI'' over
ture was one OF the most beautiful num-
bers on the programme, and very Justly
interpreted by the pianist.
Mr.. Scharwenka plays everything with
an exact analytical phrasing, and he does
not get an especially lovely tone. He
lacks deep poetic feeling. and his playing
is marked more by care and precision
than by broad and noble comprehension.
Nine. Namara-Toye opened her part of
the programme with Schumann's lovely
'Stille Thranen," and from this number
through variety of songs that repre-
sented wide scope and opportunity for
varied tone quality. In Debussy's "Ro-
'Bergerettes," by wekerlin, made full
amends.
Natalie Townsend's The Thought of
You. Palmer's Song of the Mile" the
"Pierrot' of Rubner. and "L'Oiseau
Bleu," by Decreus, comprised a group of
charming songs, of which the last was
sung with an unusually happy interpre-
tation. Thayer's ''Laddie" was given as
an encore after this group.
Mime. Toye's voice is a brilliant So
prano. and the aria she sang from verdis
Traviata, 20 Fors a'Lui.' was well suited
To the ffexibility. the dramatic coloring,
and the peculiar brightness Of her tones.
She won the hearts of her audience in
this aria. and. being recalled sang "Be:
lieve Me All Those Endesring Young
Charms playing her own aeeompani-
ment. The programme ended with the
gavotte from "Msnon.' Mime. Namara-
Toye is an American. Her voice was
first placed by her mother. She then
studied In Genoa and finished under
Jean dc Reszke
Miss Maud Mcmillan was the accom-
panist.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08
sTENoGRAPHERS sTUMPED.
and Platitudinarfn
Handed Them by Senators.

Two uncommon words were added to
the vocabulary of the Senate yesterday in
a party conflict over the anti-injunction
bill. Senator Martin, the Democratic
leader, said he was tired Of the platitudi-
nsrial assurances of the Republicans that
they would report a bill, and Senator
Nelson of Minnesota said the committee
was not disposed TO consider a measure
with whang haste. -
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08
seaboard Air Line OmciaI Dies.

Norfolk, Va. Feb. 7.-Cspt. T. w.
Roby, comptroller of the Seaboard Air
Line Railway. died to-day at his home,
following a stroke Of apoplexy.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08

A beautiful tea was given in the head
quarters OF the Southern Industrial EdU-
cational Association Thursday afternoon
IN honor OF Georgia Day. Mrs. Samuel
Spencer was the guest of honor and re-
ccived many distinguished Georgians and
other friends Mrs. Margaret Gielow and
Mrs. Lamar Lpscomb presided at the
tea table. The room was beautifully
decorated with mountain ferns and tulips.
The Mount Pleasant W. C T. L. will
give a musical tea to-day from to
p. m. at the home Of Mrs W. ]. Cav
thon. in the Victoria. for the benefit of
the national drinking fountain.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08
The Oldest Remedy Know,

Is a seidlitZ powder. All physicians pre-.
scribe II for all troubles OF the stomach,
1ood. d.tas stine seidiitz novSer it d cei,.S
Hon's Lemon SeidlitA
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08

Mrs. William II. Daw, 900 II Street
Northwest, was at home on Wednesday,
February S, to a large number OF friends.
Mrs William s. Shacklette and Miss
Beulah Brunstine presided at the tea
table.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08

The Ladies' Club OF the Washington
Saengerbund celebrated its sixteenth an
niversary with a banquet at the club
house, Sl4 G Street Northwest. Wednes-
day evening. January g, 1918. Addresses
were made during the evening by Mrs.
X. G. Barthell. Mrs. Honneman. Mrs.
LosseaU. and Mrs. Linzback, after which
handsome favors were given to all the
ladies. Among those present were Mrs.
X. C. Barthell. Mrs. Schafert, Mrs.
Honneman, Mrs. Losseau. Mrs. Linzback
Mrs. Schwartz Miss Olga Losseau, Mrs.
Curley. Mrs. Wilson, Mrs Klinge, Mrs.
Daiker Miss E Schwartz. Miss p. Holer,
Miss T. Linzback. Mrs. eraser. and Mrs.
Grinan
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08

Mrs. John Rodgers has gone TO Phila-
delphia to visit Mrs. William Diston, who
will give a dinner in her honor this
evening.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08

Among the Washingtonlans who will go
to Baltimore to attend the wedding Of
Miss Douglas Wise and the Due de Richie
lieu to-day are Col, and Mrs. Henry May.
Miss Cecilia May, Mr.. and Mrs Archi-
bald Hopkins, and Miss Marion Wise.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08

Mrs. Stephen B. Elkins entertained in
formally at luncheon yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08

The members of the committee who are
organizing a flower ball." for the bene-
fit Of the Washington Diet Kitchen, are
Mime. Hauge. Miss Wetmore, Mrs George
Howard, Mrs. Shepard. and Mrs. Henry
Cleveland Perkins. The ball will be
given Wednesday evening, March 26.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Reid Rogers will
give a dance on st. Valentines night at
their residence in Nineteenth Street.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08

Mrs Edison Bradley has generously
loaned the great hail. OF her Connecti-
cut Avenue residence TO the washington
branch of the Junior Republic, who will
give an entertainment there on the even
ing of February 2s for the benefit OF the
Junior Republic"
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08

Miss Amaryllis Gillett entertertained in
formally at a luncheon OF twelve covers
yesterday. About the middle OF the
month Miss Gillett will accompany a
party. including her brother-in-law and
sister. Dr. and Mrs. William Barnes, OF
Illinois, to Panama, where they Will
spend a month.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08

At $11.75-R e duc c e. d from
$1S.75 and $20-H High-grade
Chinchilla Goats, in the hand
some two-toned effects so popu-
lar this season: sizes 10, ~, and
IA.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08

Mrs. II. e. Biscoe, whose husband, Pa,
Inspector Bscoe. U. s. N, Is III a
the Naval Hospital, In visiting Mr.. ant
Mrs. Robert Roosevelt, and Will remain
In Washington until her husband hai
completely recovered.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08

Mrs. briggs and Miss Natalie briggs
will not be at home this afternoon, but
will receive on the following SATURDAYS.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08

Mrs. J. Hopkins Smith Is visiting Mrs.
Thomas Laughlin at her residence In
Street.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08

Mrs. Glendower Evans was the guest
OF honor at the Congressional Club yes
terday afternoon at their regular Friday
reception. At o'clock Mrs. Evans gave
a delightful address on the Massachusetts,
minimum wage law. and at o'clock tea
was served.
Mrs. f. W. Roberts, of Massachusetts,,
president OF the club. received the guests
with Mrs. Evans and Mrs. johnson, Of
Maine, and Mrs. Kinkead, of New Jer-
sey. presided at the tea table Others
assisting in receiving the guests and dis
pensing the hospitality OF the afternoon
were Mrs. Kahn and Mrs. Kent, of Cali
fornia: Mrs. Howard, of Georgia: Mrs.
Spear. OF Pennsylvania: Mrs. Charles b.
Smith. Of New York, and Mrs Seymour.
OF Michigan.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08

The officers of the Federal woman's
Equality Association VIII give an Inror-
mai reception at the New Eboitt this
evening from until IL o'clock in honor
OF the Rev. Olympia Brown, Mrs. Clara
b. Colby, and Mrs. Beivs Lockwood
The Rev. Olympia Brown is In WASH
lngton to make an address on Monday
The Washington herald., 1913-02-08

Mr. and Mrs Peter Goelet Gerry have
leased the residence at 2107 Mssss chusetts
Avenue. belonging to Dr. and Mrs. r
Morris Murray. for next year. Mr.. and
Mrs James Parmelee, who are at present
occupying the Murray residence. will
shurtly give II up and move into the
house they are now building in Washing
ton.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-06-24
NO. 80.

ed lands Of the corn belt, whereas the
cost of producing it is far less because
of the cheap labor.
The farmers of the south are there
fore urged to discontinue this whole
sale shipping of their female cattle to
other states, to free the pastures of
the cattle tick. and to increase the
number and quality Of their cattle by
the use Of purebred beef bulls The
progeny will not only grow faster and
make larger and better cattle. but will
be far more profitable to raise and to
feed than are the natives. The soils
will be increased in fertility by the
manure. which gives such profitable
returns when applied to the cotton
crop and puts vegetable matter into
the soil. The amount Of commercial
fertilizer necessary to prod e crop
will be reduced and a more bountiful
yield will be produced.
Literature regarding methods of
feeding cattle in the south and eradi-
eating the cattle ticks may be obtained
from the Bureau of Animal Industry,
Department Of Agriculture, Washing
ton, ID. G.. Southern farmers are also
advised to consult the departments
county farm demonstration agents.