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DIDN’T EVEN LOSE ONE LIFE Carried Off by Eagles. Cat Kills Both Birds ant) Get} Home Compar atively Unhurt. Some days ago two large eagles dc Ft<nded upon tie town of Milo and carried off Hiff. the big Persian eat ■Belonging (o Mrs I, li Kyder at the Silver lake hotel. No one eve r peeled to see her again, but Monday morning she reappeared outside oi Mrs. Ryder's window apparently but little the worse for her experience. Some of the long fur about her throat was missing and there were several scratches on her back t>u( «bo was purring contentedly and has taken her customary allowance of milk and sardines to-day without the slightest difficulty. The final act in the drama was tin faided this afternoon when Dave Hut ckinson arrived here from his Hee Pond camps with the bodies of two eagles which he found in the Ten Mile Hhunty road about five miles from here. The head of one of them had been clawed terribly and the throat of the other had been torn open. That they both met their death at fhe hand of tlie cat there can lie no doubt, tint how she managed to des patch them without herself sustaining serious injury, is a complete mystery which even Hill McMride, the Houston mountain bee fancier doesn't attempt to unravel.—Kennebec Journal. READY WITH A WITTY REPLY In Repartee, Prof. Woodrow Wilson Rather Had the Best of Pres ident Butler. The story has been told of a fall Prof. Woodrow Wilson once took out of President Hu tier of Columbia at a certain educational gathering. The man from Manhattan had been dis coursing at some length on the life and alertness of Columbia, which he | characterized as a busy university in Ike midst of a busy city. To draw a comparison he is report ed to have referred to Princeton as a sleepy little town In New Jersey wh ere there was no burry or bustle. He thought that Columbia was located in a place where a man was kept alive ; and was in no danger of falling asleep. President Wilson was the next speaker. In his opening remarks he declared that possibly the sentiment «f Columbia's president could be un derstood more readily when one re called that it hail been said: Heboid, he that keepeth Israel shall neither (dumber nor sleep." The “Garter” Snake. The newest fad of Virginia girls has put a price upon the heads of verte brates, for the brilliant skin of the garter snake is now to be utilized for its legitimate purpose of supporting the open work hosiery of Virginia beauties. Kxactly where and when the fad originated appears not to be known, but jewelers have found it to be worth their while to prepare the skins of snakes to be used as hows and buckles on women's garters. The snakes are being killed as fast as they make their appearance. Many men are beating the woods as a sum mer business, slaying reptiles of the proper size and coloring to grace the pretty knees of Virginia women. Deal ers in tills necessary adjunct to ap parel of women say that there is a growing demand for garter snake 1 adornment. Annual Kissing Carnival. In the little Roumanian town of Hel magen an annual fair is held on the feast of St. Theodore. On this occa sion the place swarms with newly married brides from all the villages in the district; widows who have tak en fresh husbands remain at home. The young women, in festive attire and generally attended by their moth ers-in-law, carry jugs of wine, en wreatbed with flowers, in their hands. They kiss every man they meet and afterward present the jug to his lips lor a “nip." As he takes it he be stows a small gift on the bride. Not to take of the proffered wine is re garded as an insult to her and her familv She is, therefore, reserved toward strangers and only kisses whom site thinks likely to taste of her wine. The kissing is carried on ev erywhere—in tiie street, in the tav erps and in private houses. Now the Turn of the Men. Mr. K. A. Long of Kansas City says that women who are now leaders in tlie church and have performed that work in the past are not going to do it in the future. They have gone crazy over bridge parties and society events of tfiat sort, he says, and it be hooves the inen to take up the reins of church work. ”1 believe there has been no time when it was more necessary for men to work in the church than to-day,” he said. He thinks that with men interested in mission w ork the evangelization of the world will be easy. A Good Provider. "Have J’ou ever noticed the kindly providence of nature?” "What’s on your mind?' ”1 was thinking of the thoughtful ness of covering the trees with foli age so the cunning little caterpillars would have something to eat.” Raising Hedgehog on Bottle. Fred Wiegand of West lfazelton. Pa., has an interesting pet in the shape of a baby groundhog that he captured alive in the woods. It Is ■ecessary to feed the youngster on milk, which It takes from a bottle like a child. '101 STMT THROUGH “NERVE" ncporter Who Bluffed John W. Gates Secured Fat Position from *:he Speculator. Wien 1 tin W Gates a few years ago had the Chicago pit > veiled by ids (dunging in corn reporters camped ill \a n oil his trail lor a week. A green 11 portei on a Chicago daily volun teered to get him." Ilii city editor I e g led, and told him to go ahead. The blissful optimist did not wait to del|ver bis card to the negro in livery at the door. Instead hi* walked straight into Mr Gates’ office What's the meaning of this'.’" asked Gates, rising angrily. "I ,*i a r porter and I want an inter view,' said the intruder. "It you don't get out of here I'll have you Ihrovvn out." thundered John-Wuii'li Me "Wei’ vou'll have to call your army iu. lor ! m not going to move," re torted the reporter. Gates went around the end of his desk and approached threateningly. "I'll throw you out myself!" lie shouted. “Now, Mr. Gates, take it easy." said the reporter soothingly. "You don’t want a scene here, do you?” Gates stopped, look'd at the brazen fellow in wonderment, then gave vent to bis bellow of a laugh "If 1 had half your nerve, young man. I'd be boss of creation before a twelve month,” he said. "Sit down " Gates gave the interview, and the* following day he hired the reporter at $150 a week. SURE HE WAS A DESCENDANT Old Colored Man’s Unique Claim to a Share in Revolutionary Glory. An amusing incident which those of the "descendants of the signers" who witnessed it on Sunday morning will not soon forget happened when an old negro attempted to gain | admission to Independence hall, at Sixth and Chestnut streets, on that day. The room containing the portraits of i lie sign* rs and relics and souvenirs ; of the revolution was thrown open 1 for the first time on Sunday, but only "descendants” were admitted by the guard at the door. The negro, seeing the visitors tiling in the building, endeavored to pass in also, but was halted by the uni formed guard, who said to him: ' Are you a descendant of a signer of the declaration?” "Yes, Sah; yes, Sah,” replied the negro. ”1 should jest think I was a 'scendant; I'm a 'scendant ob do man what wrote that declaration.” The custodian was amazed at the man's apparent belief iu what he was saying, and asked him how he made that out. "Why, Sah,” explained the negro, "my name am Thomas Jefferson, an I must tie 'scended from JVlistah Thom as Jefferson, an’ he done wrote that , declaration, didn’t he?”—Philadelphia ' Times. The Fagan Twins. Martin Pagan, a well-known person age in the neighborhood of Tenth and Clearfield streets, was arraigned be fore a magistrate recently at the Ger mantown police station charged with being a habitual drunkard. “Judge," exclaimed Pagan, when he heard of the charge preferred against I him, "there is an injustice being com mitted. 1 surely am a bit intoxicated now, but not all the time.” ”1 sent you to the house of correc tion several days ago," explained the magistrate, "and 1 really don't know how you got out.” "You are mistaken, judge, that was my twin brother John. We both look so much alike that I am often mis taken for him, so, you see, 1 have to stand for his wrongs.” The magistrate sent Martin up to keep John company—Philadelphia Times. Cement in Panama. An idea of what the Panama canal construction means to one industry in ttiis country may be gleaned from tlie fact that almost a million tons of cement will be used in the gigantic work. Shipments have already begun in steamers owned by the government, which will carry about 8,000 tous at a trip. It is estimated that it will take about four years to deliver the 4,800,000 barrels of cement contracted for at the present rate of shipment. The government will profi; by using its own vessels instead of chartered ships, as there will be no charges for demurrage in case loading or unload ing is delayed by storms As They Do It in the East. The east is the east. Here is an "imperial decree" from the capital of China: "In view of the importance of the oilices ami appointments of Grand Secretary Na Tung, w ho is in mourn ing for his parent, his incumbency of such is ordered to be changed to an acting capacity. He is commanded to attend to his duties as usual, after the expiry of a hundred days' mourn ii g, and is earnestly desired to attune h’s feeling of filial piely with his fath fulness to the state, so as to satisfy the throne's reliance upon him " Big Head. “At Yale university tlieie is a skull of a prehistoric animal which meas ures nine feet long and six feet broad," said the man with the blue hat hand. “Oh, well,” replied the other, wear ing a crimson hat band, that s not the only thing In Yale with a big bead.” LIVES IN PRINCELY FASH'ON Dog Has Earned Much Money in His Time, and Grateful Owner Is Repaying Him. To sport a collar with a $1A10 ilia mond sot In a heavy plate of gold, to occupy an apartment in an expensive hotel, lo have perfumed baths, ride in automobiles anil eat dishes cooked by a French chef is the fate one De troit dog has had mapped out for him by propitious Fortune Hen Goldberg is his name, and he lives with his owner, A. I* Goldberg at the Cadillac, where his room is adjacent to his owner's and where he lias a beautiful silk pillow to sleep on all night. Hen was born in Monte Carlo more than two years ago Then, like the scion of many a rich and noble family, he was given over to the care of a tutor. For two years Hen. who is a beautiful, big. Huffy French poodle of a bigger variety than is commonly seen, made fame and money by acting on the stage. Always he was the star of every production, because he could hop across the boards, balance himself on his hind or fore legs, smoke a pipe, play the piano, sing, waltz and sit at table like any social lion without ma king a single blunder. Now his work ing days are over and Ben lives like a prince. Kvery day lie spins about In a big automobile before his six o'clock dinner, which is served him in bis own room. He is very popular in spite of the fact that he is a terrible snob and has small use for those who do not dross fashionably or who haw common manners Detroit Free Press. WHERE FLY BEATS SWALLOW If Not Able to Create Season, He Easily Makes a Period of Great Discomfort. "One swallow may not make a sum mer but,” said Mi Kwillkumby, "1 think we must all agree Unit one llj may make a winter, or at least a sea son of great discontent lor us, ant! this at a time when naturally wlntei would he furthest from our thoughts; the single fly I refer to being the one that comes around and bothers at when we want to sleep on these early lighted summer mornings. “We wake, say, at five o'clock an<! see the light of the sun already bright ly marked around the borders of the window shades. We look at our watch and see that it is only live o’clock while thanks to our good fortune w< are privileged to sleep until seven So then we stretch out in comfort and in the peaceful stillness, adjusting out head in such a position that those light streaks don't strike our eyes and then with pleasurable1 thoughts ol the two hours more of sleep to coma we doze off—about three-quarters off And then— “That one. single, loud-voiced, mo. lasses-footed, viciously-attacking, per sistently-sticking, fiercely-buzzing fly that on such mornings is always sure to harry us comes in; and at its com ing all our happy dreams nnd antici pations of that lovely added sleep fade away. “I am willing to concede that one swallow may not make a summer. I think that you will concede that one fly can make it very hot for us." Makes Division of Day. A curious habit is indulged in by Mr. Frank A Munsey, the well-known publisher. He divides his day in two, literally going to bed, sleeping, and then getting up. changing his clothes, and beginning the second half of his day at nightfall. Not once does he break through this rule of retiring at 5;:i0 or six every afternoon, and sleeping until seven, and no impor tant business matter or social en gagement is permitted to interrupt or interfere with this rule. He does not take a siesta or snatch 40 winks, hut sleeps soundly until time to dress for dinner. And he can sleep just as soundly when he turns in again at midnight or later. The Maine Dog and Maine Mutton. If there was only a way to submit to a legislature a < cHilied list contain Ing the name of every farmer in Maine who had either been driven out of or was prevented from entering upon the sheep raising business because of liis neighbors' dogs the legislature would need no further argument for the pas sage of a law which would keep dogs confined. Maine is a prosperous state already, hut she would lie doubly pros perous if the state was swept clean of every dog that chases sheep. .Sheep raising is a great industry and a prof itable one. Why not swap our dogs for sheep and pocket, the difference?— Kennebec Journal. What Is Popular Education? There is a great discussion on pop uiar education going on just now. The question at issue seems to he whether education is a process to de velop the growing mind or one to hammer in youthful brains ti curricu lum passing tire sardine system of packing. To tire lay mind the ques tion is a simple one, but to the edu rational expert the lay attitude is a rank mixture of ignorance, Philisthi ism and heresy To the expert mind the only simple tiling in the question is the lay duty in the matter—to pay the freight.—Baltimore American Raising Funds. "I’ve got a family of seven to send away for the summer.” “How are you going to do it, old man?” “Derned if I know. 1 guess I'll have to issue bonds "—Louisville Courier Journal. L0E3TERS THAT BORE WELLS Are a Boon to Australian Colonists, According to Story Told by the Traveler. Lobsters dispel drought in Aus tralia." Tlie speaker extracted with his sti ver pick a delicate morsel from (lie huge scarlet claw "Australian colonists, at the height of a drought," lie said, "often find their dried springs mitwiilously flow ing again. Fresh-water lobsters work | that miracle "In every creek and spring, you see, there are large lobster settlements. If these lobsters fail to Had moisture, they perish. Hence, when their streams dry up, they follow the water down into the earth. They dig, dig, dig just like our I’,mania canal work ers and in tlie end their strong claws pierce through the soft clay covering of some hidden spring, and a rill of sweet, fresh water babbles up." He lighted a cigarette and gazed through tin- open window at tlie moon lit sea. "Some thousands of lobster artesian well borers, working away frantically • ike that, day and night," he said, "are bound to discover < iiough springs to break any reasonable drought." Los Angeles Times WORN BY WIVES OF ARTISTS Interesting Is the Result When Men of Talent Devise Garments for Helpmeets. When the Society of Xtiiericun Ar tists or tlie National Xeadeniy of Lie sign holds a reception il is always in icresting to a sartorial observer to pick out tlie woim n whose husbands have designed their costumes. Sonic of the wives with artistic hus bands plainly do not care for color or line and come out in the latest fash ions Then there an ot hers w hose -owns show evidences of planning in which tie* spouse has had a linger re garding tin lint of the fabric 01 the way it is fashioned Some of the woim n one sees at these exhibition; hail about in artis tic and soulful ros s which look as though pluci.ed troia an unwilling Botticelli an e| a i I become slight ly stained in the t Very charming are othci of tin •< 'fistic draperies even llunmh lhe\ i. that perfection of finish and tin mess which in fash ionable li, is i irded as the height ot snrfoi il | lection. Brooklyn Life. A New English Word. Mr. Churchill added a new word to the English language in one of his speeches at Edinburg recently. “We had a period of bad trade last year, and the shortfall in our revenue was nnly a million and a half. In Ger many there was a shortfall of eight millions, and iri tlie L'nited States the shortfall was not less than nineteen millions.'' 'Shortfall" is not recog nized by any existing dictionary, but the "New England Dictionary" lias only got so far as "sauce,” so there may yet be time to find room for it there. It is a much more expressive word than "deficit,” because of the elements of the compound are native; tlie make-up of the word is understood and felt by everybody, as well as its secondary meaning. Dundee Adver tiser. Important Item of “News.” “ It cannot be very hard to get plenty ot news tor an English newspaper, as the following from the St. James’ Budget indicates; The prince of Wales, in inspecting the coast guard at Newquay, was passing a petty offi cer, which be stopped and turned hack. ‘Aren't you Goddon?’ he asked. ‘I am, sir,' said the gratified petty officer. 'Were you not with me in Canada 20 years ago?’ 'Yes, sir,' said the officer. Mr Goddon had been leading hand in crosstrees when bis royal highness was midshipman of the top. 'Give me your hand,’ said the prince, with a smile. ‘1 hope you will have a long and enjoyable career in your present position.'" Seamen Scarce in England. '1 en years ago it was estimated tiiat while during the preceding half cen tury the British merchant tonnage had almost trebbled, the number of Brit ish seamen engaged in the mercantile marine had decreased by 25 per cent. and the boys and young men by 85 per cent. In 1857 there were 1)0,911 petty officers and sailors, not includ ing Lascars, < mplny< d in the mercan tile marine of the l'nited Kingdom; in 1875 il was estimated that there were 82,01)11; in 1 >bit the estimated number had fallen to 00.700, while in 1001 | there were only 44,290, Fortnightly Keview. — Thought Astor Was Crazy. People said (olio \ tor was crazy because he paid $1,(100 an acre when he bought ihe estate of Aaron Purr a hundred years ago. It was a farm of 120 acres, located about where 21st street is now in Manhattan. In ten | years tie commenced to sell |„ts a{ $5,000 an acre. Put, fortunately, he did not sell much at that price. What it is worth today is hard to compute in millions.—C per Cent. Price Life. Young l^idy—Give me a yard of — why, haven’t 1 seen you before? Draper's Assistant—Oh, Maud, have you forgotten me? I saved your life at the seaside last summer. | Young Lady (warmly)—Why, of course you did. Then you may give me ! two yards of the ribbon, please.—lllua | tmted BitR. HERE IS THE PROOF That the best body-building and strengthening tonic for yirtol i '* My 9 year old daughter was weak, pale, and had no appetite. I gave her Vinol, and she began to thrive at once. She gained rapidly in weight, color and strength.” Mrs. W. H. GILMORE. Durand, Mich. “ My two children, who were puny and ailing, rapidly gained flesh and strength when I began to give them Vinol. I proved that Vino! i» a splen did tonic for delicate children.” — Mrs. C ALLEN, New Bedford, Mass. Vinol builds up healthy flesh and makes thin little limbs round and plump. Children love to take it. We return people’s money without question II Vluol does not accomplish all we claim lor It. Try It. please. A. G. WANNER, Druggist, Falls City. i'lli w i Wealth in Land The Big Horn Basin, the Yellowstone Valley ami tin* larg Dry Farming valleys in Wyoming along tin* Burlington, oiler exceptionol opportunities for formers, merchants, me chanics and professional men to locate near and in the new towns now springing up along the All of these rich farming valleys are surrounded by valuable pasturelands containing timber lor the settlers and in mav cases, coal and valuable building stone. Government Irrigated Homesteads. Homesteads unde the Carey Act. Deeded lands and fi’Ji> acre free Homesteads under the MomlelI law. (jo with me on one ol our personally conducted Baud Seel ers' excursions lirst and third Tuesday of each month Cheap rates on Ihese dates Don't pay rent, lint send for our tree lohlers wi I h maps tel I i iiu all about These lauds. State which proposition you are most _ interested in. Write today. D t 'FI'M DKAVFiK. (luSEiui, Aouni , Fund Seekers Information Bureau Room 6, "Q" Building. Omaha. Nebraska. HECK & WAMSLEY WHOLESALE Flour, Feed and Oil Meal All hinds of Saif, Stonewore Clim<K| Chick Feed All Kinds of Storage Eacilities Warehouse on II «V M. H. R. FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA HARNESS Best Harness on Earth is Made at Wachtels Sad dles. Whips, tEtc. Everything for the Horse Re pairing and Oiling Phone 384 WA6HTEL v - — ^ JOHN W. POWELL Rea! Estate and Loans MORTGAGES BOUGHT AND SOLD Money to Loan nf 5 and (i per cent interest on «ood real estate security. Also money to loan on good chattel security. 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