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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-14

eral times before on the levee at night,
for the officer, himself a lover of mu-
sic, had been attracted by the exqui-
site whistling Of the shiftless vaga-
bond. Still he did not care under the
present circumstances to renew the &C.
quaintance. So Dick waited, and be-
fore long "Big Fritz" disappeared.
Whistling Dick waited as long as his
judgment advised and then slid swiftly
to the ground. AS he picked his way
where night still fingered among the
big, reeking, musty warehouses he
gave way to the habit that had won
for him his title. Subdued, yet clear,
with each note as true and liquid as a
bobolink's, his whistle tinkled about
the dim, cold mountains of brick like
drops of rain falling into hidden pool.
Rounding corner, the whistler col
lided with "Big Fritz
49," observed the mountain calmly,
'syou are already pack. Und dere will
not pc frost before two weeks yet. Und
you hat forgotten how to vistle. Dere
was a valse note in dot last bar"
Big Fritz's heavy mustache rounded
into circle, and from its depths came
sound deep and mellow as that from
a flute. He repeated a few bars of the
air the tramp had been whistling.
'Dot p is p natural, und not . vlat.
Ply der way, you peter pc glad meet
you. Won hour later, und I would half
to put you in a gage to vistle NIT der
chail pirds. Der orders are to bull all
der pums after sunrise. Goot pye."
After the big policeman had depart
ed Whistling Dick stood for an irreso-
lutte minute, feeling all the outraged
Indignation of a delinquent tenant who
is ordered to vacate his premises. He
had pictured to himself a day of
dreamful ease, but here was a stern
order to exile and one that he knew
must be obeyed. So, with wary eye
open for the CLEAN of brass buttons, he
began his retreat toward a rural
refuge. A few days in the country
need not necessarily prove disastrous.
However, it was with a depressed
spirit that Whistling Dick passed the
old French market on his chosen route
down the river. For safety's sake he
still presented to the world his por-
trayal of the part of the worthy artis-
an on his way to labor. A stall keeper
in the market, undeceived, hailed him
by the generic name Of his ilk, and
"Jack" halted, taken by surprise. The
vender, melted by this proof of his
own acuteness, bestowed foot of
frankfurter and half loaf, and thus
the problem of breakfast was solved.
By noon he had reached the country
Of the plantations, the great, sad 81
lent levels bordering the mighty river.
He overlooked fields of sugar cane so
vast that their fsrthest limits melted
into the sky. The sugar making season
was we'll advanced, and the cutters
were at work.
At certain point Whistling Dicks
unerring nose caught the scent of fry
ing fish. Like pointer to quail, he
made his way down the levee side,
straight to the camp Of credulous
and ancient fisherman, whom he
CHARMED with song and story. q TINT
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-14
Whistling Dicks
Christmas Stocking
By O. HENRY
Copyright by Doubleday, Page & Co.

NOQy1A6ub W 0OuOeOdyS 36BS q w.
FIT was with much caution that
Whistling Dick slid back the door
of the box car, for article SIG, city
ordinances, authorized (perhaps un-
constitutionally) arrest on suspicion.
He saw no change since his last visit
to this big almsgiving, long-sufering
city of the South, the cold weather
paradise of the tramps. Whistling
Dicks red head popped suddenly back
into the car. A sight too imposing and
magnificent for his gaze had been add
ed to the scene. A vast, Incompatible
policeman rounded a pile Of rice sacks
and stood within 90 yards Of the car.
Whistling Dick, professional tramp,
possessed half friendly acquaintance
with this officer: They had met sew
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-14

II leave the money sacks and the
women alone in the house for us to
i, handle"
Boston," interrupted Whistling
Dick, rising to his feet, "t'anks for de
grub yous fellers has given me. but I'll
be movin' on now. Burglary is no
good. I'll say good night and many
tanks fer
Whistling Dick had moved away a
few steps as he spoke, but he stopped
very suddenly. Boston had covered
him with short revolver of roomy
caliber. --. ..s..
*'Take your seat" said the tramp
leader. I'D feel mighty proud Of N.Y.
self if I let you 60 and spoil the game.
You'll stick right in this camp until
we finish the job. The end of that
brick pile is your limit. You go two
inches beyond that and I'll have to
shoot. Better take it easy, now"
''It's my way of doin'," said Whis-
Ting Dick. easy goes. You can de-
press de muzzle of dat twelve incher
and run 'er back on de trucks i re-
mains.s'
"All right" said Boston, lowering his
piece, as the other returned and took
his seat again on a projecting plank In
pile of timber. II don't want to hurt
anybody specially, but this thousand
dollars I'm going to get will fix me for
fair. I'm going to drop the road and
start a saloon in little town know
about. I'm tired Of being kicked
around
Boston Harry took from his pocket a
cheap silver watch and held it near
the fire.
"1t's a quarter to nine," he said.
'Pete, you and Blinky start. Go down
the road past the house and fire the
cane in dozen places. Then strike for
the levee and come back on it instead
Of thu road, so you won't meet any
body. by the time you get back the
men will all be striking out for. the fire,
and wen break for the house and col
lar the dollars. Everybody cough up
what matches he's got
OF the three remaining vagrats, two.
Goggles and Indiana Tom. reclined
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-14

A brght-eyed young girl who sat al
the left Of the mistress leaned over
and said in confidential undertone
II wonder, mamma, If that tramp we
passed on the road found my stocking,
And do you think he will hang it up
tonight"
The words Of the young girl were
interrupted by startling thing.
Like the wrath of some burned-out
shooting. star, a black streak came
crashing through the windowpane and
upon the table, where it shivered into
fragments a dozen pieces Of crystal
and china ware.
The woman screamed in many keys.
and the men sprang to their feet.
The planter was The first to act. he
sprang to the intruding missile and
held it up to view. "It's loaded" he
announced. ur > .aa. .I-(z "
AS he spoke he reversed long, black
stocking, holding it by the toe, and
down from it dropped a roundish stone
wrapped about by piece of yellowish
paper. "Now for the first fnterstellar
message of the century ~ he cried, and,
nodding to the company, who had
crowded about him, he adjusted his
glasses with provoking deliberation
and examined it closely. When he
finished he had changed from the jolly
host to the practical, decisive man of
business. He Immediately struck q
bell and said to the silent-footed mu.
latto man who responded: "Go and tell
Mr. Wesley to get Reeves and Maurice
and about ten stout hands they can
rely upon and come to the hall door
at once. Tell him to have the men
arm themselves and bring plenty OF
ropes and pillow lines. Tell him to
hurry" And then he read aloud from
the paper these words:
To de Gent Of de Hous:
Dere is five tuft hoboes kept meself In
de vaken lot near de road war de old brick
piles Is. Dey got me stuck up wild q gun
see and taken dis means Of communi-
katen. Of der lads Is gone down 60 set
fire to de cain field below de hous and
when yous fellers goes to turn de hoes on
It de hole gag u goin to rob do hous OF
de. money You sotto pay Of Wit say ut Z
move on 70 aay Dc kid dropt dis sock 81
der rode tel h1r NOR ~ sa1nAa1
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-12-14

D.. tE. g. s.
this, for~a terror urged him such a
lifts the gazelle over the thorn bush
when the Hon pursues. A crash through
the dew drenched weeds. on the road.
side, clutching, slippery rush up thG
grassy side Of the levee to the foot
path at the summit. and he was freet.
a small, rufled, brown-breasted birt
sitting upon a dogwood sapling began
q soft, thr0aty. tender. little piping u
praise of the dew which entices foolish
worms from their holes, but suddenly
It stopped and sat with its head turne6
sidewise, listening. And the lttlC
brown bird sat with IT. head on on
side until The eosn1 8 whistalnl5 a.
5Awly
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-19

Buy a whole Eastern Ham. Bic
pound Downeys Market g-20
Lost--Gold watch and fob with
EIks' Charm. Finder return to J. p.
Murphy and receive reward. 9-l7-ls
Lost-Tire and rim. size 35x4 1-2,
between PendIeton and Milton. Find
er notify Independent Garage, Pen
dIeton. 9-18tf
Order your roast from Downey's
market. No. prime rib of beef. 9-20
Womap will take care of children
daytime during Roundup. Address
w this office. 800
Wanted--Old bills, notes, every
where. II you have debts you are
willing to take fifty to seventy-five
cents on the dollar for, write C. r.
Hanan, Boise. idaho. 9-21+
Auto trailers, guaranteed IL ton,
pneumatic tires, 3Ox3 inches, direct
auto frame pull. none better $95
net Made by Sapper Bros, Hermis-
ton, Oregon. 9-25
We are looking for agents-Men
or women. Have desira BILE territory
open; the best stock grown; an at
tractive contract. Write today. Al
bany Nurseries. 1st National Bank
Bldg. Albany. oregon. 9-22
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-19
MOTION PICTURE NEWS
What the Picture Theaters
Have to Tell You.
METRO FAVORITE Is
CREATOR OF STYLES

No star whether on the screen, the
stage or both, has enjoyed the repu-
tation that Emmy Wehlen enjoys as
creator of styles. Miss Wehlen
wardrobe is valued at more .than
$25O,0O0. In Miss Ro oinson Crusoe,
the Metro wonderplay which will be
shown at the Alta theater today, this
popular star wears the latest creations
of the modiste supreme, Lucille. Miss
Wehlen has always favored American
creations in her wardrobe, and al
though she knows intimately the best
m odistes of Paris and London, she
prefers to show in the United states
the result of the genius of America 3
leading dressmakers. The evening
gown, afternoon gown, bathing suit.
sport suit and the travelling dress she
wears in this Metro production are
the very last word in the fashions for
the year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-19

Major Guy d. Goff, son of Senator
Goff of West Virginia, now Judge ad-
vocate in the army, was formerly
United States attorney in Wisconsin
and recently has been connected with
the department of justice as special
assistant to the attorney general AT
the outset of the war he offered his
services to the government in any ca
pacity or in any department where
it might be desired to place him. His
appointment is taken to be recogni-
tion of an unusual record in Wiscon-
sin. His father had a notable eX-
perience and was DISTINGUISHED in the
Union army in the Civil war.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-19
PLAN To TEACH HoRsEsHoE1NC

BOSTON, Sept. 19.-TWenty thou-
sand members of the new naional ar
my will learn horseshoeing under eX-
pert craftsmen selected by the Mas
ter Horsehoers' association. through
a plan proposed at the annual con-
vention of the association today. With
the consent of the war department
the association will pay the differ
ence between the s51 wages of the
enlisted instructors and the civilian
wage schedule.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-19

Ideal home in Eagle Valley, Ore
gon. 12 1-2 acres. plenty fruit, good
improvements, abundance water, ad-
joining townsite of newbridge. Small
payment down and long terms on bal
ance. Address J. A Jellison. New
bridge Ore. 10-I7
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-19
WOMAN CONVICTED OF MURDER
Killed Husband Two Days After
wedding. Gets l ife sentence.

SHAWNEE, okla. Sept. 19.-Mrs.
Florence Mary Roe, aged Ss, was
found guilty today of the murder of
her husband. Jesse Roe, aged 54, two
days after their marriage at Drum
right, Okla, and was given a SEN
tence of 80 years at hard labor. In
sanity was the plea of the defense.
Roes body was found, the throat cut.
hidden in a trunk which had been
buried under the floor of their house.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-19
For Sale

Large wheat farms eastern Wash
ington, in Adams and Franklin
counties. Price $40 to $35 per acre.
One crop pays for land Large sheep
ranges. and one large improved and
equipped sheep ranch. Write or call
for list. Inland Land Co. connell.
Wash e-27"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-19
GUARANTEE FOR LIVE STOCK.
Action Urged by Government to Con
serve Meat.

StFNt MtdL.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-Federal
guarantee against losses in the live
stock industry were discussed with
the food administration today by rep
resentatives of western stock raisera
as a means of encouraging increase of
the meat supply for the next year.
Small producers complain that feed
prices are too high now to Justify
fattening or raising new animals, and
that the guarantee plan would pre-
vent the slaughter of thousands OF
lambs and feeders during the fall and
early winter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-19
SCHOOL CENSUS SHOWS GAIN
Increase of 5736 Pupils in State Is
shown by Figures.

Shown by Figures.
OLYMPIA, Sept. 19.-Figures CIV
en- by Mrs. Josephine Preston, state
superintendent of public instruction
show that the school population has
made a material gain for 1917 as
compared with 1916. The increase is
1896. The figures show that on June
!, 1917, the children of school age
in Washington numbered 310, 0,335,
compared to 3O4,6O0 in 1916. The
1916 figures were a gain of but $50
over the 1915 school census. King
county leads in the gains shown. its
increase being more than 5000. Spo-
kane fell off an even 100, the 1917
figures being 32,225. as against 32
325 last year, while Pierce county has
increased from 3O,963 to 31.30S.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-19

Having bought the interests of my
former partner, Mr.. Hale, wish to
announce that / will lcontinue the
business at the old stand where the
business will be conducted as before.
L ]. McATEE. 96tf
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-19

The Ladies' of the Christian church
will serve their famous satisfying
home-cooked meals again this year.
Old price of so cents. Church is just
across the Main st. bridge. $50
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-19
Notice.

wish to announce to the public
that 1 have returned and resumed
practice at Room 8, Schmidt Bldg,
Pendieton
DIR. LYNN K BIAKESLEE 10-3
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-19

We will make no deliveries from
stores afternoons of the Round-Up.
Please order early and try and get
your order on a single delivery.
PENI.AND BROS. 92I
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-19

Fine Kalamazoo gas stove cheap.
library table, cots, sanitary couches
and all kinds of household furniture
Inquire Az Garfield street. 9-17tf
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-28
Poultry Eiocks Smaller

Reports recently gathered concern
'ng 5.2as fioeks OF poultry on farms
and in small towns in all parts Of the
country show that the average number
Of hens per flock This year is l0T. as
compared with lac in 1914, This in
formation, which was obtained by an
incubator manufacturer in the middle
West, indicates that shortage of sup
ply has been an Important factor in
producing present high prices for poul-
try a2d eggs. 1t appears that a very
cor siderable number Of poultry raiSers
have sacrificed many of their hens for
The sake OF immediate prodts--a policy
thu effects Of which are now being felt
by 'he entire country. Me
Chanics Magazine.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-28
". N. t., MILWAUKEE,, NO. so--1s17.
anIliar.

Enthusiastic u. A. R.-Wasn't that q
great speech made by the grand old
senator when he so eloquentIy and
'ea7Q.'y appealed to young Americans
i" olckle on the armor of patriotism
and march forth TO battle with the enc
MES q their country's flag?
Afg.esS Old Soldier guess so, lady.
hAo" 1t sounded blamed familiar. It
'eHaAted me Of the speech he made to
ar privately in the perilous times Of
lS'3 when he coayed me to be his sub
S1'1te.-The Lamb.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-28
FOR PIMPLY FACES
cutieura Is 5est--sampIes Free by
Mall to Anyone Anywhere.

An easy, speedy way 10 remove pins
Pies and blackheads. Smear the affect
ed surfaces with Cuucura DIN ment
Wash of in Ave minutes witk CuLCura
Soap and hot water. bathing some min
utes. Repeat night and norrirr No
better toilet preparations exist.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-28
comnanions in sufferi-n-

I'm glad this car isn't heavy enough
TO hurt you" said Mr.. Chugglns to the
man he had run over.
IT'S mighty uncomfortable under
there. just the same"
Il know 1t. BUT think Of me- I have
spent hours under that car trying TO
FIX IT,"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-28

ae~Its great fun to firt with a
i. e--l .i you get him to propose and
then sar Ne"
iun for the man, too, but he
~e-Howf
1-l pc girl might deceive him and
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-28

young Swede appeared at the
county Judges Office and asked for a
license. "
what Kind Of llcense?' asked the
.4oee "a hunting licenSe?"
no was the answer. AYE tank
aye cane hunting long enough. Ave
wan. marriage license. freeman 5
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-28
4 FRIENDS
T" ADVICE
,vonsn Saved From a Seri-
Gus Surgical Operation.

ror;srille. Ky.-''For four years I
80 80 from female troubles, head
slhs!9I ara nervousness. / could not
So had no appetite and it hurt me to
SEE # tried to DO any work,
wa have to lie down before s. was
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-28

finished. The 6oc-
tors said i would
have to be opera
ted on and ! simply
brok e down. A
friend advised me
to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's V ege-
t Bile Compound,
and the result is l
feel ike a new wom-
an. ! am well and
strong, do all my
Owu h0ITce work and
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-28

~ The war is taking all the
,r. -'-'Ne aould worry. Won't
r y. ,-e rich old fellows be left?-Town
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-28

haze an eight pound baby gil!. ! know
T Tr3ia b. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound saved me from an operation
Fbisb every woman breads. - Mrs.
NELLIE FIsHBACK, 1921 Christy Ave,
Louisville, KY.
ceop knife Sometimes nothing else
I'll. d. but many times Lydia E. Pink
NAM Vegetable Compound has saved
tbs patient and made IN operation un-
necessary.
Ifyou have any symptom about which
YOU would ike to know, write to the
fv3ia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass. tor helpfuI advice gwen free.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-28

Excited bridegroom ffnC'v minutes
.o,e)-Dout tell ne Tie -n-ns Is over
London Opinion.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-28
Near Fast

Tim-When is your meeting day?
Tom-Friday.
Tim-That's my meauess day.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-28

mere was time when We nea,ed
81. -'oes with a knife, but now
@ safety razor.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-28
4 Bsnr Erom hiodrs

a-, died laughing last night"
..e..- one Of your jokes were you
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-28

"Piease help me, sir, am spent."
My poor man, SO am L. Baltimore
American.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-28
SPECIAL SESSION
MAY Be CALLED
War Conditions Likely to Require
Meeting Of the Legislature
This Fall.
EMERGENCIES MUST BE MET
such Extra Sessions We're Necessary
During the Civil War-Governor
Philip VIII Not Act Unless il
Is Absolutely Necessary.

Madison.-The legislature Of WIS
consln viii be called into extra session
70 meet any emergencies arising out of
the war.
Governor Philip said the lawmak-
ers Will not be called back until abso-
lately necessary, yet the general opin-
ion is that With the war another session
within a year is probable. During The
Civil war the state held annual. il.
stead of biennial, sessions of The leg
islamre ana Vet two adjourned and
two or three extra sessions We're neces-
sary to meet emergencies.
Game Bill to Come Up.
The big fish and game bill which
was signed by the governor viii be
the subject Of discussion when the
legislature is again called into extra
session. The protest Of lake shore fish
ermen against the provisions OF The
bill prompted the governor 20 tell Sena-
tor Timothy Burke Of Green Bay that
In case Of Il legislative call the fish bin
would be one Of the measures which
he would include.
The governor did not feel that the
measure should be sent back to the
legislature during the closing days
but agreed that # there was q call for
special session FISH laws would lee
one Of the things that would be in
cinded.
Object TO Perch Provision.
One of the objections made against
the fish and game law is that the size
Of perch caught commercially IS IN
creased from seven to eight inches.
Fishermen of the vicinity Of Green
Bay have made such protest against
the bin and the conservation commits
sion has agreed with much of the pro
test, that In case Of a special session
this feature Of the law Will again he
considered.
While military matters viii probably
necessitate the call Of the legislature, a
number of other subjects may need
consideration. The effect Of the fed
eral food enactments may nccesSitate
changes in some of Wisconsin 5 laws.
To INVESTIGATE Coal situation.
Tndications are that investigations
will ba made into fine coal situation,
the nrint.naner situation and other
stanIa articles of necessity While no
annlicafion has vet been made TO the
attorrev General for herinnire jnvesti-
pa+fone If his character II is evident
from tho interest manifested in dif-
ferent sactiors Of the state in the
measure that such investigations
against the urice-hoostinc uonopoHes
viii he asked for ut once.
Governor phuinn has signed the
Roxtar Nm craatin,. state cement
purchasing commission. This law al
lows this commission to purchase
cement for the state and it is believed
that by this method many thousands
Of dollars can be saved to the county
ana 20 the state.
Governor Phillip has vetoed the
Saugen bill to increase the rates Of
allowance 10 be paid ny the state to
the county fgr ire care Of the chronic
New-York tribune., 1917-04-02
Travers Island
Traps Records
Broken by Wing
Straight Scores Feature of
Day in Weekly Shoot
Of N. Y. A. c.

L. s. Wing broke all records FOL,
shooting at the Travers Island traps
of the New York Athletic Club, when
he took the high scratch prize with a
straight run Of 100 targets. The
record on the traps is l06 targets.
However, Wings shooting is the hest
ever made in one of the weekly shoots
of the organization.
L. s. Wing wc- lie Trayers Island
Trophy with q straight, in a shoot-of
against r. L. SPOTS, who also ran %
targets without a miss. Legs in the
Haslin Cup were scored by l.. s. Wing,
d. S. Mcmahon, G. J. Corbett and r.
". Owen. All had straight scores, -
did also J. l.. Snow, guest.
In the line OF preparedness the New
York Athletic Club is building a rife
and revolver range alongside the
traps al Travers Island. The club ex-
poets to have them finished in a
month. They will be used II instruct
the members in the use Of military
arms in case it is necessary to call
upon them for war.
The summaries: