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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (June 19, 1914)
. ( .f. -. "b A TIMID GIRL By JOHN Y. LARNED Mini mln Jouos wns tho tlmidest creature 1 over know. Whenever there w.. a sign of danger she would col lapse. Iu n thunderstorm she would go upstairs, get on n bed and tremble like n leaf till It was all over. If any one talked of robbers she would listen with wldo open eyes and soon get Into n shiver. So much terror did .she show at Imaginary dangers that every body said If anything really happened she would go all to pieces. Something did happen one day, and this Is what it was and how Miranda acted: Miranda was a very good looking girl, and 1 would have fancied her If she had had more grit. I'm a practical sort of fellow, and It never seemed to mo that I wanted a wife who, If l left her alone for an hour and a peddler or a tramp came along, would be scared to death. I would always btf-worrying about her till I got back to her Still I always had a liking for Miranda, and the principal part of It was that 1 felt very sure she had a decided liking for me. Hut. as I was saying, this is what happened: One day nil the Jones fam ily was Invited to go over to spend the day with Deacon Wlrts' folks Mi randa had a headache or something and thought she wouldn't go The rest of them went off In the wagon after the morning chores were done and were to be bnck about 5 o'clock. How they dared leave her all alone In n farmhouse with no neighbor nearer than a mile I don't know. Miranda told me they were going, and I kind of thought she fnncled I might happen along while they were gone, and I might do n little courting. Tlie family hadn't been gone very long before a uuin came down the road nnd when he got to the house turned In nt the well for a drink of water As he wns pulling up the bucket and drinking out of the gourd he kept a lookout on the house. It must have looked pretty quiet and as If there wasn't anybody there. When he got through drinking he went to the house, opened the door and walked In. The only way to get the rest of the sjorv was from Mirandn -herself, so there's no use in telling whether she acted brave or cowardly. She said she wonted to run across tho fields, but she didn't dare do so because she wns afraid the man would kill her while she was running. The truth Is. when her grandmother died she hud left Ml randa 500 the old lady had saved dur ing n period of many years. It was in quarters, dimes, nickels and cents, nnd in the same woolen stocking the grand mother had kept It. Miranda, in seek ing a safe place for it had hit on the big chimney. She had climbed up In it, fouud a loose brick, taken It out, put in the stocking and covered It with n part of the brick, protecting It from fire nnd concealing the plnce where she kept .t. I remembered what Miranda had said about the folks going away, though 1 hadn't said I'd go over. After dinner, the weather being tine and the driv ing good, 1 allowed I'd harness up my mare, run over nnd ask her to go for a drive. ItV foiti miles from our tarui to their, ni.d 1 Jogged nlona. thinking of tho diHo I wus going to have and wondering what Miranda wns doing there all by herself. When 1 got pret ty near the house 1 saw her sitting on the stepping platform in front of the house. A moment nfter I first saw her she got up nnd raised a gun she held In her bands nnd pointed It as though she was going to shoot a bird oft the top of the chimney. "Well. I'll be dod rotted," I said to myself, "if that Isn't the queerest sight 1 evei saw-Miranda daring to use n gun!' l drove right up to her, and as 1 did bo I glanced nt the chimney top to see the hird she was trying to get a shot nt when I wns tlubborgnsted ut seeing a mans head pop up nbove the bricks Then Miiandn. seeing me, dropped tlie gun and fell in a faint. It dldn t require more than a few seconds to take In the situation Mi randa had a man up the chimney Who he wns oi how she got him there dldnt concern me Just then. Leaving her ou the grass to come to herself when shu got ready, I picked up the gun Then I called to tho man to show himself. He did so, and I ask ed for an explanation. "That gal." he said, "has got the dell In her. I might as well confess thnt. finding her alone, 1 told her It she didn't tell me where the family kept their money I'd kill her. She said they kept It up the chimney. 1 went up after It, nnd she barricaded the fire place with heavy furniture so I couldn t get out that way, and when 1 clltnhed up to get out this wny she wns watching me with a gun. I'm glad you've come along. I'm nearly dpiid in this cramped plnce. I've been hero nearly three hours." Well, thnt's the end of tho story. I told the man to come down (he wasn't urmedi. Miranda enme to herself, nnd, Instead of tnklng n pleasure drive, I drove tho man to the county sent and turned him over. 1 married Miranda. I thought nfter what sho'd done 1 might depend upon no one getting any cash I might lenvo with her when I was away. Since we've been married I bnvo had but one chance to sco bow Miranda will net In presence of danger. A mouse came out of Us hole; Bhe shriek, ed nnd got on a chair. Tonic of Outdoor Lite. Outdoor life, contact with tlie earth, the digging, the wheeling of a barrow, even the quiet eonteiiip.iitlon . ,f un folding animal nnd plant life, are bet ter tonics nnd restorers than an man has devised There was one gardener who did wonuers Tor himself nt tli very pro saic task of digging holes. T 'ugh n period of three years he dug iiio holes for trees and Mirubs. lie was three times as strong, he asserted, tit the expiration of that time than ever bo fore, nnd he weighed twenty pounds more The improvement In his atti tude toward life was too great to es timate. During nil that time he had been wen king in the open ulr he had "found" nllhoilsll tills niii'Hpnliit- inir. dehor was no Ket. and didn't express it in just this fnshIon-"tonu'ties In tiees. books In the running brooks, ser mons In stones nnd good In every thing." Including hlmself.-New York I'ost. Didn't Watch His Watch. In u subwiy crowd not long ngn n New York mini wns "touched" for his watch. The watch wns not intrinsical ly valuable, but the New York man wanted It back for sentlineutal rea sons nnd Inserted divers advertise ments in the papers offering $50 for Hie return of the watch nnd "no ques tions asked." The "dip" who hnd "lifted" the wuteh saw the advertisements and concluded to take the S50 He called on the New York man, handed him the timepiece and demanded tho rewnrd. Tlie owner of the wntch was only too happy to give it to him. After ex amining tlie wntch he returned It to his pocket nnd handed over five ten dollar bills. Tho "dip" pocketed the money and departed. There was little said. A few minutes Inter the New York man reached for his watch. Hut It was gone. New York Tribune Restfulness of Flowers. Flowers In the home divert the mind and rest the weary eyes of the house wife and mother. A bouquet in the sickroom aids In keeping the mind off the disease and often starts the brnln on n new chan nel of thought that puts the patient on the road to recovery. Flowers In the ofilco or on the desk of the weary clerk or stenographer will produce such n telling effect that by actual comparison inoro work Is nc compllshed by those whose eyes nnd brains nro rested by the presence of those gifts from nature. Artists visit the parks nnd gardens to study the tlowers, nnd their orbs nro wonderfully toned up by the refresh lng glimpses of tho colors In nature, and no artist has ever been successful who does not study colors in the beau tiful flowers. Philadelphia Lodger. Bad Disease. A well known railroad president once took occasion to visit n small southern town to enjoy the excellent fishing near by. ne carefully concealed his identity nnd wns consequently snubbed by a "leading citizen" with whom he attempted to strike up n conversation on tho banks of the strenm. When leaving he secured tho services of an aged black to carry his things from tho hotel to tho depot. There the de parting visitor cnught sight of the man who had given him the cold shoulder. "Poor Smith!" he said, smiling nmus edly. -Suffering from an aggravated attack of egotism " "Dat so?"' said Uncle Silas In surprise, following his gaze. "lie done lived heah more'n twenty ye.ihs an' All nevnh knowed afore dat he wuz allln'." Argonaut. Bless the Baby. Uless this little heart, this white soul that has won the kiss of heaven for our earth. He loves the light of the sun, he loves the sight of his mother's face. lie has not lenrned to despise the dust and to hanker after gold. Clasp him to your heart and bless him. He has come into this land of n hun dred crossroads. I know not how he choso you from the crowd, came to your door and grasped your hand to nsk his wnj. He will follow you. laughing nnd talking and not a doubt In his heart. Keep Ills trust, lead him straight and bless him. From "The Crescent Moon," by Itnblndrnnnth Tagore. Fox Fire, i-ox Ore generally appears on a white oak stump which has decayed from within, so that the whole Interior glows like n crucible. At times it seems to vl- , brute nnd change like the northern lights on a small scnle, but It is dill!- , cult to be sure of this. "A Farmer's Notebook." i Two of a Kind. i "Oh. George," sighed the lovesick maiden. "I'm sure I'm not worthy to be your wife." i "Well." replied George wearily, "I'm not worthy to be your husband, so we're just about evenly matched," Philadelphia Press. Mean. Burton-Menu man. Isn't he? Hobln-son-Mean? He's capable of going Into n barber's shop for a shave and then getting his hnlr cut Just to keep other people wnltlng. India's Dry Period. In Indln the skies nro practically cloudless from Februnry to May, and dryness gradually develops Into parch ing lieat. He who has lost confidence can loso nnthlnc more mmMwmwwmimmwmmi I Have Punctured the Patent Coloneal Pumps Patent Tango Pumps Patent Baby Doll Pumps Patent 2 or 4 strap Pumps Satin Gaby Heel Pumps Satin Baby Doll Pumps. uilding and Episcopal Vestry Plan Inprovemcnls A full meeting of the vestry of the Episcopal church was held Monday evening and some measures of great civic interest were discussed. Among tham were the organization of a branch of the associated chartities and the im provement of the church property. Plans were discussed and n unanimous vote was cast for the organization of the charity organization nnd for the improvement of the property. The resolution passed in regard to t'ie charity organization was to the the effect that insomuch as there is no civic organization it has beon brought to tHe minds of mnny of the people of the city that churity work is charact erized by much overlapping and that for this reason the people of the city are imposed upon. Dean J. J. Bow ker was instructed by those present to confer with the clergv of the city and ask their co-operation for organizing n branch of the Associated Charities, a national organization, and rccommnd the proposition to the city. He will interview each minister of the city and got their opinion as to the ndvisability of this plan and something definite will undoubtedly bo done in the near future. Definite nction was taken in regard to the improvement of the church and it waB voted to advertise for bids in the near future for the building of a base ment under the church. This base ment is to be fitted up for Sunday school rooms, a Guild room and it will also be equipped with a modern honting plant for the basement and the main building. The church will also be over hauled and painted and generally re paired. Minstrels Make a Big Hit The Busby's Minstrels, under the management of J. M. Busby, were here last night and their fine large tent was crowded with people who en joyed the entertainment. They have a good band, and give a clenn ehow. Mr. Busby is n gentlemanly fellow and his performers are colored people who be have well out of the tent and their act ing in the tent is all that is claimed for i It is worth the money if you enjoy liughing, and who does not? This Min s'rel Company will get a large atten dance when they return for another engagement. LaCross Republican. North Platte June 22nd. H I3KBSS Inflated LADIES! DO Specials in white Buck Boots $1.95 or white in Oxfords, Pumps, strap eflects. White heels in Linen Pumps, My price is not 5.00 and 4.00 $2.45 and $2.95 Harry's Shoe Shop New Building and Loan Building. sasys?? 3cas3f. svt Dr, Fred J. Wurtele Has moved to his new quarters in the Loan Association Building. Local and Personal. J. C. Hollmnn left Wednesday for points in Iowa where he will make a short visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Hollmnn is now visiting in Iown. If you have not already procured one of Templo's hail insurnnce policies do not delay longer. Phone tho office. L. Lipschitz, the local junk dealer, was called to Omaha by a telegram announcing thnt his wife was very low in one of the hospitals in that city. Mrs. Lipschitz was taken to Omaha some time ago for an operation nnd she had several pel formed. Florence L. Tillotson was given a decree of divorce from Henry Tillotson in the district court Tuesday afternoon. The parties live in the Birdwood vicin ity and Mrs. Tillotson sued for divorce on the grounds of extreme cruelty. Attorney W. V. Hoagland appeared for the plaintiff. Mrs. II. J. Handley left Wednesday for her new home in Hnvennn. Miss Tillie Kosbau, who was formorly em ployed nt Dickey's bakery, will have have charge of the Gem Candy Kitchen for the time being. She resigned last week at Dickey's and accepted the position for Mr. Handley in The Gem. A meeting of the building committee of the Lutheran church was held Sun day afternoon and they began work on pluns for the raising of tho building fund for the new church. It was voted to enlarge tlie committee to twelve in stead of eight and they will meet again next Sundny afternoon to organize and get ready b work. A very prosperous condition in the church is reported and they expect to have the fund raised in the course of a short time. The Lutherans at a recent church meeting voted to incroase the salary of their pastoi. C. B. Harmon $200 a year. This was done to express appreciation of the pastor's faithfulness and to ex press the desire of the congregation thnt the present hnrmonious relation ship be continued. This action imposes no added burden upon the people for the money for the year's increase is already in the treasury as well as the needed pledges for the future It will soon be five years since the present pastor took charge of the work here. F.J. DIENER &Co. Keal Estate and Insurance. Come and see us for town lots in dilferent pnrts of the city. Good in vestments on easy terms. Houses for sale and rent. We have also good bar gains in farms and ranches. Cor. Front und Dewey Sts. upstairs. Prices. YOU WANT Dull Kid Coloneal Pumps Dull Kid 2 or '1-Strap Pumps Dull Kid Button of Lace Oxfords Gun Metal Bulgarian Sandals Gun Metal Rubber Soled Oxfords Patent Cleopatra Pumps cwiw:tM7:m,Atmm rxn txyt r txn roi cos rcn Final Meter Notice. July 1st, 191-1 being the beginning of the new quarter, all water services must be on meter by thnt date. All meters should be installed by June 22, 1914, in order that any leaks on ser yice pipes may be discovered nnd repnired before consumer begins pnying for water at meter rates, as after July 1st, 1914, all water passing through meters must be paid for at regular meter rates. The water department has givon notice through the papers and in person that in accordance with tho water or dinance consumers niUBt bo on meter by July 1st 1914 and has given everyone iimc 10 nave nny necessary changes i made nnd get meters installed. ! On Monday, June 22, 1914 nn inspec-' tion of all services will be mnde, n list prepared of all unmotered services nnd the city will then proceed nt once and without nny further notice, to install meters in tile in the parkings on nil unmetered services. Consumers, there fore, desiring to have their meters in- I stalled in hydrant boxes or basements should have them installed by above dat or notify tlie water office to install meter for them. If the consumer pre fers nny particular plumber the city will see that tho plumber you prefer does the work, providing the wnter ofllce is notified in advance. Hr.itsiiKY S. Welch, Water Commissioner. Dated June 10th, 1914. 42-2 Notice. For the accommodation of patients in and out of the city, I have opened a hospital for the tteatment of medical, surgical nnd confinement enses. This hospital will be known ns the "Nurse Brown Memorial" John S. Twinem, M. D. Manager Mrs. Margaret Hall, Supt. Mrs. Sterling. Graduate Nurse. 100S West Fourth Street, North Platte Nebr. Notice Notice is hereby given that a meet of the North Platte Cemetery associa tion will be held in the basement of the Library building, in the city of North Platte, at eight o'clock p. m.. July 1st, 191 1. Every person who has a lot in said cemetery is a member of the as sociation and it is desired that every one come and tuke such action as wiil be for the betterment of our cemetery. T. C. Patterson, Pres. W. H. McDonald. Treas. Geo. E. French. Secty. County Commissioner I hereby announce myself acnndidate for the democratic nomination for the county commissioner for tho second district, subject to the decision of the voters at the primary election, and most respectfully solicit your support. J. D. Kkllihek, Maxwell Precinct. It is rlie PURITY of our ice Cream that makes it not only delicious but nourish ing. Try it and feel satisfied. Tire of IMISSSK! etc. An Ancient Mariner's Tale. A solemn man leaned forward n the train approached the seaside lesort "You M-e that boardlu' house ovei there. I win tell joii a funny story about that. I was stuylu' there tlilitj years .since, and there was a 'uslciud and wife there, too very pleasant poo pic. One day after dinner 'o says to 'or, ns any 'urliand might say to any wife. 'Piiks mo them boots.' And she says to "liti. us any wifo might say to any 'iislmnd. 'Get 'em yourself.' And 'o says, 'I'll never ask you for no more boots ' " "Well, Is thnt nil?" asked tho victim as the ancient mariner pntised for breath. "No. '10 went out nt once nnd drown ed 'Imself In those very boots n now pair fresh on." And the ancient mariner wns ob viously grutllled by the sensation which the climax of his funny story produced. Mnnchester Guardian. The Legs la Swimming. The correct stroke of tho legs Is ex actly like that of n frog's hind legs Wntch one cf these frogs and copy Ills stylo. You cannot do better. The legs nro drawn up together slowly, not with n Jerk, until they lire gathered In close under the body. Then with u sudden, quick spring they are shot out behind, tho ankles being turned so that tho soles of the feet present as lint a sur face as possible to the water nnd so offer more resistance from which to mnko progress. Ah tho kick Is mado the legs should ho spread out In tho shape of a letter V, but not nllowed to sink far down under tho surface of tho water, if they kick downward at nn nnglo Instead of out strulglit be hind much of their energy Is wasted In iinnecessnrlly forcing tho body out of the wnter instead of forward. Curious Epitaphs. Old New England graveyards are not tho only ones which contain curi ous epltnphs. The old time dweller of Mnlno who "died of n falling tree," as his headstone uHKorts, had n fellow In misfortune iu furolT Austria, as Is shown by W. A. Bulllle-Grohniiin's "Tlie Tyrol and tho Tyrolese." A wooden slab, painted witli tho rep resentation of a prostrate tree under which lies n man in spread eagle atti tude, hears testimony to the violent death of "Johann Lemberger, liged fifty-two and three-quarters yenra This upright and virtuous youth was squashed by a falling tree." The record of Michael Gerstner Is even more succinct and convincing Ho "climbed up, fell down and wns dead." Baseball Versus Cricket. We have known only one big league ball player to partake both of baseball and cricket ns a pastime. Ho was the Into Harry Vaughn, who played cricket in his early English days nnd Inter on became one of the star catchers of the Cincinnati Hods Hemomber Hhlnes and Vaughn? We asked Vaughn one day what ho legarded as the main difference be tween baseball and cricket. His answer was the keenest we luivo over heard to this query. "The main difference." he replied, "might be hummed up In the difference between the war cries of the two sports-between 'Well tried, old top, nnd 'Slide, you bonehend, Blldol' "Collier's,