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Show AMERICAN FORK, UTAH, SATURDAY, MAY III. VOL. A WONDERFUL STORY. So be would avenge his rather. wrote fo Anselmus, begging that peace might henceforth exist between And Anselmus was pleased and them. answered, pnbmising to give help and protection to Amphrey if he would acknowledge the emperor's sovereignty and give security for his own word of Am-pfcr- ey ENTURIES have come and gone since Anselmus reigned over the Romans. He was a great faith. good and hefaad Then King Amphrey called hla couniflouarch.and cil and showed them the letter of the taken for his queen and asked their help in decidof emperor, the fair daughter the tribute should be. After what Jerusaof ing the king a noble stepped forth much discussion, were lem. They fifiid: and honand loved both "Oh king, there can be but one tribute ored by their people and would have paid to Anselmus that will keep to yourbeea perfectly happy but for one ttat hovered over them like a cloud. self your dignity and honor. Anselmus This was that no prince had been born has a son; you have a daughter, fair and Let the prince and to Inherit the throne and to comfort the good and noble. become betrothed, and in time princess with childish his parents prattle. Often, as the queen walked out with the glory of our kingdom will be united her attendants, she would Bee a little to the glory of Rome." And forthwith be wrote to Anselmus, one playing in the sunshine or rolling his daughter in marriage to the offering In the sand, laughing at a bright butterAnd Anselmus was glad prince. baby flower. or a little fly softly crowing over was celebrated with betrothal and the And her heart would be filled with sadness that no baby fingers ever wandered pomp and ceremony. After a number of years bad passed, over her face or filled her heart with and the prince had grown to manhood, the rapture tbat a mother feels as she and ,had proved his nobility and valor. folds her little one close to her bosom. And the king, as he saw all the glor- Anneimus wrote to Amphrey to send his ies around him, would sigh that there daughter to Rome. So. the princess bade farewell to he were no pattering steps and laughing home and set out upon her voyage. She voice to make the long halls of his palwas accompanied by many noble dames ace ring with childish mirth. One day as Anselmus wandered and maids, and courtierB of high degree. through his gardens, he sat down by a The vessels carrying the company were fountain and looked Idly upon the gay with floating silken pennants and As flftgs, and the sails were of bright-huwater, dimpling in the sunlight A rich dowry, suited to the he sat he grew weary, bis head fell for- colors. ward upon his arms which rested on high birth of the princess, was sent also the fettUdn-- DaBin, and Abe king slept on the vessel, and everything seemed Then a vision rose before him. Hs bright and joyous. But after sailing a few days they thought the day was bright, but he saw encountered a heavy atocm. the moon shining, pale and drooping, black clouds mounted up la the Great and while he looked a little bird flew towards him. Then two lions came and skies, piling upon each other, and stood, one on each side of the bird, and threatening to empty their deluge upThe shielded it from the wind. And when on the now frightened voyagers. the king. In surprise at this strange sea became calm, but only to be folsight, lifted his eyes, behold, the garden lowed by such wild ragings as seldom Tbe waves rose 'seemed filled with strange animals, disturb tbe deep. which all bowed down to the little bird. mountains high. Just as tbe storm burst Then, suddenly the ah was filled with in Its fury, and when daylight broke moving wings, and Anselmus beheld there was no sign of vessel or rrew .birds of both gay and sombre plumage, upon the wide ocean. But suddeflly a 'all tinging together, joyfully and voice rung out clear in tne morning sunThere, clinging to a spar was And so loud did the muplc light. Jsweetly. the princess; of jdl the host she alone grow that It awoke the king, and the was living. And as she sung from out memso .vision vanished. But not the the the vessel suddenly rose, and deep, of ory it the j princess,, mounting upon the prow, Anselmus pondered long upon the wonder he had seen; then he summoned seemed safe for tbe time. Now, you must know that, when the his counsellors and courtiers and all the wise mep of the land, and when the princess left her home, an old nurse hall was filled the king spoke to the as- gave her a stone, which seemed dull and useless, but which she bade the sembly. I have summoned you, my people, to maiden guard as she would her life. The stone was now hanging at suit. the ihe&r the strange adventure tbat has be. fallen me. I cannot but fear that It maidens neck, and It had the power In some presages great event in my king- it of fulfilling anything she migft wish. dom, but whether good or evil, I must As she looked about she beheld a whale following the risen vessel, and la her hear from my wise counsellors." ImmeAnd thereupon he related his dream. terror she grasped the stone. At Its conclusion the wise men with- diately a fire sprung up about her, and the the whale was frightened away. drew and in a short time But when night came, the maiden room with bright, joyous faces. was weary and slept. And the stone from her and the ?haln grasp slipped on her neck loosened and the talismon Then the fire dropped into the sea. was suddenly extinguished and the whale came and devoured the sleeping princess. Then she awoke, and with a sharp knife which she had fastened in her belt, Bne wounded the whale till it made for the shore, feeling that it was sick unto death. There walked on the sand a nobleman of Anseimua kingdom, and when he saw the whale, after it had grown light, he summoned his men to come and kill It And as they 'struck at the huge BideB, the princess cried out: Have mercy, and save me. for I am Bor-o- el s rad-den- THIS SHALL BE UY CHOICE. "Rejoice, oh king!" they cried. Hear what the vision foretells. The moon shining in the light of the nun was our queen beside our king. The little bird was but to portray a prince born into the land. The two beasts that sheltered it were the good and the great of the land, who will give from their plenty to support and protect their future king. The strange animals that bowed before our prince were emblems of the foreign nations that will yield to bis power. And the sweet singing from the throats of many birds was but the sign of the rejoicings that we your own people, will give forth to welcome our king's son. Rejoice, oh king, and be glad, for the omen is good!" a r list 1: " hoso chooseth me shall rece'vs tbi which Is ordained for him! ' i.h! cried (be1 princess, in this t s Is promise, for whatsoever Is or-t- d must be for the best. Thou shalt i y choice!" 'ell chosen, tl ou good and virtuous en," cried the king, as hs bent and k d her on the brow. id the wedding of the prince and pro cess was celebrated with great rejoicings Philadelphia Times. 1 - WHEN OLD FRIENDS MEET. Few Unfortunate About lloetora. From their conversation they mu have been old college chums who had not met for a long time until they ran against each oilier In a Madison avenue car last evening, i.iya the Baltimore Telegram. The bigger one was accompanied by a pale, delicate man who bore a d expression, while the other one of thpse fellows with a stentorian voice, was alone. They shook hands effusively and then began an exchange of reminiscences, In which such fragments as Dont you remember tbe 87 game at Princeton? and Whats become of Jack Soandso?" were distinguishable a!l over the car. Then tbe one with the voice became more personal in his remarks: "Do you remember, old man, how you always intended to hi a doctor? . Ha, ha, you dont iook as though you took your own medicine, I can vll you. Faithful unto death, no doubt; is your motto. Ha, ha! Ill bet you enjoy cutting off legs and arms and taking out the old insides and putting In new ones. I say,- haven't you killed off more than youve saved? The pale, scared man was sisking The big man rapidly into a faint. braced him up and, turning to tho one with the voice, said: For heavens sake, be quiet. Im a professor at the John Hopkins hospital and this is a patient Im taking there for an operation." The voice and its owner nearly got killed trying to get off before the car arrived at the corner. much-scare- - fog-ho- fog-ho- rn rn Wind and Kaa. The sea is a jovial comrade; He laughs wherever he goes; His merriment shines in the dimpling lines That wrinkle his hale repose; He lays himself down at the feet of the sun. And shakes all over w'sh glee, d And the billows fall faint on the shore In the mirth of the mighty sea! broad-backe- But the wind is sad and restless. And cursed with an Inward pain; You may hark at will, by valley or hill. And you hear him still complain. He wails on the barren mountains. And shrieks on the wintry sea; a princess!" He sobs In the cedar and moans In the In alarm the men at first ran away, pine but summoned by their master they And shudders all over the aspen tree. soon and set the to work, princess again was released from her dark prison. are both their voices, The nobleman took pity on her when be Welcome I know not which Is best And beard her sad tale, and took her home The laughter that Blips from oceans with him. Then word was sent to Anlips a train came with great selmus, and he Or the comfortless wind's unrest of followers to welcome the maiden. There's a pang in all rejoicing, My child," he said, you have sufA joy In the heart of pain, have more one trial fered much. But And the wind that saddens, the sea that you before I ran call yon daughter." gladdens. Then turning to an attendant he said, e Are singing the strain. caskets! the Bring Y. Morning Journal. N. Immediately a slave knelt before the Thu Kill! nr DUrlalmerta princess holding on a velvet cushion three caskets. The first was of gold. Mrs. M.iry L. lim ion edits the Jamesbountifully wrought and set with pre-- 1 town (Kaa.) Optimist. She has been cions gems, but inside it contained dead away on a visit. During her. absence men's boneH. The second was of silver Ihe old man" filled her sheet with "ii: bossed and highly ornamented, but awful man stories. She has returned i i. si de it ivasnothing but dust and ashes. and serves tho following roast: The The third was made of dull lead, plain ediior disclaims responsibility for anyand ugly to look upon, but inside was a thing appearing in this paper for tin great treasure, rubies and diamonds past month or two. She fears she will and pearls beyond price. have trouble to set luvself right with My child, you must choose one of her friends and probably will have to these caskets. If you rhoo.ie that which get well, a divorce before she is able shall be of profit to yourself and to to recover her past reputation 'or reothers, you shall marry the prince and spectability, pence and dignity. But if you in time become queen. self-sam- a One day the city of Rome rung with An heir to the song and rejoicings. throne had been presented to the people, and their hearts were glad. Now, it happened that King who reigned over a kingdom near Rome, had carried or. continual war with Anselmus. But when he heard of the birth of the prince terror crept into his heart, for he knew that when the child bad grown to manhood ly choose unwisely, then in peace shall you return to your fathers kingdom." Tbe princess looked upon tho three caskets, and taking up the gold one read its inscription. "Whoso chooseth me shall receive that which he deserves." "Ah, beautiful casket, you are fair t look upon, but I know not what Is hidden beneath your fair outside, said the I will pass you by. maiden. Then she read on tbs silver casket: "Whoso chooseth me shall have that which he desires!" "Nay. nay, oh silver casket!" sh4 cried, "what I desire may be wrong and wicked! I'll none, of thee! II en the plain leaden casket waa Am-phre- y, ' i 23, 1890. NO. er things when you dident want to, aad that was gim rally purty mutch all tha CIDERYILLE CIRCUIT. SILAS GANDERFOOTS LETTER TO DEER JESS. litniaalf a Church aa aa a Fraachar A Man Who ('alia KrotUar-la-La- Natara 'ireuit. (From the w Ilaaaa ta iba 2-- L. Hooaiar Rams Horn.) EER JESS: While I was in Cldervllle I sot down by tha stove in Kaplun PuBhers store, to rest myself and warm my feet, while Saman-th- y was a prlcin the kallyko and other things that she thinks her and the gals is a goin to need after a bit. Jim Teester was already there when 1 went in, a wbit-tli- n a stick and tawkln about his bad luck, to a man I dldent kno, and it wuzent but a few minits before Unkel Peeleg Wilkins and Kalup Chiller hum along. Unkel Peeleg sot down In a cheer that had ben made out ov a barl, and takin up the poker immejutly begun to stir up the fire, a thing 1 expect Ive seen him do at that same stove more than a hundred times this winter. Its his way to alwas want to stir up the fire wherever he goes as Boon as he gits into the house. Unkel Peeleg had his knat kollar turned up and a big red hankychuff tied around his neck. Kalup Chiller stomped the snow off his feet, and standln with his back to the fire he asked me if I dident think he was a havln the ruffest spell ov weather wede had fur a good spell. I told him that was the very thing I had said to Jim Teester Jest before ne kum in, and from that we all got to tawkln about the weather, ontll sumbody brung In pollytlcks, which kep us a goin like shellin beans, ontil Namuu Bruley kum iff and branched un off on to meetin j matters, and Kaptun Pusher kummln to warm his hands, Jined then Jest up in, ex Unkel Peeleg helped hlssclf to tbe poker again and giv the fire another yisterday, stir. Kaptun Pusher is one of these here fellers who calls hisself a brulher-ln-law to the church, bekox his wife belongs to meetin and he dont Every prcechrr weve bad sense he kum to town has ben after him hot footed to jlne meetin and git to payin quarter-i- d ge, the kaptun sed, ex he run his fingers thru hi hair and held um up klose to the stove agin, but he sed hede alwas told um he ilident see no fur his Jlnin, bekoz his wife was a bein rillgyus fur her and him both He sed he wuzzent never afeerd to kum right out and tell a preeclier pintbiank that his wife was a Join four times as mutch as any other woman in Clder-villand so he cudent see ez there wud be any yuse in his both'jrln his head about meetin matters at all. If they want anybody to teach Sunday skulc klass, sead the kaptun to Unkel Iecicg, ez the old man laid down the poker, why. Its Sister Pusher that they call on to do It, and Its Sister Pusher that dont back out, but gits right up and dux it. Is somebody wanted to take a paper and go out and raise munny fur the preecher? Git Sister Pusher to do it, everybody sex, and Sister Pusher dux it M ust an oyster stew be got up to put a new rufe on the meetin house? Sister Pusher is the wun to take holt and put it thru. Is the sick to be sot up with? Go fur Sister Pusher, sheze alwas wliliu, and is splendid hubs. Are you after means to buy the preerber a new kote? Go to Sister Pusher, shele giv more than anybody else. Do you want suinbody to pray in mfeetln? Sister Pusher la the wun to call on. Do you want any speakin dun? Well, nobody kin tawk like Sister Pusher, and fokes wud about ez soon hear her cz the preecher. Do you want a house to have a soshable in? Why, theres Sister Pushers uever afeerd ov wailln fur you. Shr-zgittin her carpets hurt, and if sbo did kant she take new wuns out ov the store and pul urn down? Its Sister Pusher fur this, and Sinter Pusher fur that, and whoever wants her fur anything will nlwas find her ready to more the kaptun, cz than do her part," he left ur and went to show sum ingun lubbers to a woman who had jest kum in. 1 asked Unkel Peeleg how he llkei that idee, and he sed he reckoned meb-b- r there was a good deni of kumfert In it. If a body rud only believe ir, for it saved the iiecdeeKslly ov piyir. quartcr-Idgand goin to uiectln, nod oili need-cessi- ty e, time with him. He sed his old woman was about ez reglar in goin to meetin ez any ov um, and she was middlin wiilin to do her part, too, ez fur as her gifts wud low her to go, and ylt he eed It had aiwus peered to him to be turrlble reeky blznlss fur hlni to lean altogether oa her, fur he had found out more than wunst, that wiintuin wud sumtlmea backslide ez well as men. When be was up and around, he often found hlssclf a begrudgin the quarterage he paid, but whenever be was down on the fiat ov his back sick, and dident kno ez hede ever hav a chance to lissen to preechln agin, he was purty apt to be glad that he had ben a member ov meetin ez long az be had. Kalup Chiller sed he was only's poor weak wurm ov the dust, ez he was alwas Bure to find out whenever he had a boss trade, but he wud a heap rather be In his own shoes than In Kaptun Pushers. And, still, It was a turrlble aatlBfakshun to him to kno that he had s woman fur his kumpauypn who wud go thru the rain any time to bile coffee or make popcorn balls to help the church, lie dldent know ez he had ever raaly put mutch dependence in the quilt pieces his wife had sowed fur the heathen doin him any good, and yit be bleeved he wud a heap rather she wud do sech things than not do um. fur it didn't cost no ready munny to do good In that way, and the kind ov doin good that dident cost no cash he thought evry good man ort to be in fur. By this time Kaptun Pusher had kum hack agin, and Jim Teester asked him what kind ov preechln he liked when the weather and bizniss permitted his goin. The kaptun straitened up and pulled hid whiskers fur a mlnlt, and then he sed he bleeved his fust choice was the sarmint that pitches into prize fytln ruff shod, or was down on keepin the market house in New York open on Sunday. He rather liked settin under preechln that was alwas a shootin off both barls against meanness that was a thousand miles away, and .never snapped a cap at anything that was going on in Muskeetur kounty. It was the kaptuns noshun that If a preecher got paid fur lntertainin fokes be ort to do it somehow or other, and not keep um In a fret by Iryin to show um how bad they was. He a iso sed that he liked the sarmint that tells you whats in a book most evrybody Is goin crazy about, without your bavin to read It, or the wun that sex good roads ort to be blit wherever a bad wun kin be found to make a good wun out ov, or the wun that makes it ez kleer as lenktn thru a hole in the fence that the fokes who lived afore we was bora was a heap wiihs or lots belter than we are, he didn't keer mutch which. In fact, any kind ov preechln wud do fur him, he sed, except the kind that makes s feller hang his head and feel '; ashamed ov blHsclf. When the kaptun went baclf to wait on annlher kustomer, nobody sed. n word fur ex mutrn as five minits, and then Unkel Peeleg took the big red hankychuff from around his neck and wiped his eyes and blowed his nose, and then sed he wundered why It was that we cudent git more preechln dun in Glderville ov the kind that Kdp-tu- n Pusher liked, and it was the ov all ov ub that it wudent be so hard fur any ov us to go to meetin if sech cud only be tbe case. But Ive already klvered more paper than I lowed to when I sot down, and so 1 bleevs lie quit, Youm truly, SILAS CANDERFOOT. no-sh- un An Ansel Without VFInga. One of the principal decorative features of the new city hall In San Francisco was to have been a great white-metangel, with outspread wings, the top of the big dome. This on poised angel has been the subject of much crabbed controversy between the gruff mayor, Mr. Sutro, and the commissioners. The mayor criticised the angel severely and rather ridiculed the whole thing. But the big uugel was at last finished and ready for hoisting to its place on the dome. Then it waa discovered thiil Its wings offered too much sail space and thnt they would ilv in the first high wind pull the an), down from lus perch. The shoulder Modes were too narrow for the wings to be properly braced. So tha wings were suwed off nud a wingless iimpl will surmount tho dome. Exchange. al un-(Imi- bK 1 sc-- e, All K fieri HrAnltlon. ! From the Cbicngo Record. Whats the difference between a bachelor girl nml an old maid 7" "Well, a bachelor girl thinks she cm id get. married if she warned to and mi old maid knows she couldn't." |