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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-29

south window palms and rubber plants are
tastefully arranged. with a globe Of gold
fish in the center. Tables and chairs are
there, ready for the convenience o, the
visitors. II is a children's free reading
room.
Pictures appeal to children very strongly.
Miss Krug has arranged number OF IL
Illustrations from attractive books for the
young on a large card. She says that the
chi dren often select a book because Of the
Interestingly looking pictures. She has post
ers for important holiday times. giving hints
about timely reading. There is poster for
washington's Birthday. and one for Lin
coins The Fourth of July poster Is full OF
interest. and tells what is suitable for In
dependence Day reading.
THE questions Of the day interest the
young people. 1 find says Miss Krus.
I'VE have had many calls for books on
China in the last few weeks. and interest
has not yet died out Of books about Cuba
and the Spanish-American War.
what are the favorite books for sum-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-29

flowers did not grow Scores Of eager 1T
tie folks from the crowded districts cams
in. inQuiring about the roses.
I'VE heard you were giving away flow
ers," they said wistfuly.
Bushel baskets OF field daisies came from
the Carondelet School and again the young
folks were happy with flowers Of their very
own. distributed through the kind Offices
/. OF that great benefaction. the Public Ii
brary.
I'm May last more than 5000 books were
| issued to children says Miss Krug. IN
the school term there are usually more calls
for books than in the summer. The strike
| SO demoralized applicants for books that
only t.OOo volumes were issued In June
through the library propsr, and $500 through
the delivery stations throughout the city a
| falling Off Of more than half the issue Of
| May"
The chiidren's department. of the library
| is convenient for its young patrons. 1t Is
| situated near the hall entrance, and Its
shelves are open 70 inspection. At the big
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-29
PLENTY OF WHALES In SIGHT.
The Captain Of Fishing Schooner Saw Three Near New
York
York.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York. July 2s.-Captain Al Foster Of
the fishing steamer Angler has nothing but
whales to offer to the public these days.
He sneers at bluefish: he SCOTS at fiuke; / q
makes a knocking mouth at mackerel: and
when you mention founders. Captain AL
turns a plying glance on you and says:
Say. I thought you were a real fisher
man."
IT am" says the novice. deeply wounded
We'll" says Captain Al. why amt you
looking for whales?''
For wha-a-at?'
For whale Why. man, l sighted two Of
'em eight miles sou-sou-ee of the Hook this
morning, and both coming in. And moren
that When hit Fire Island light there
was another Of 'em a-laying for me. with
his spout going Just like shower bath. a.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-29

Elementary reading and sent It to the
schools These books are Issued IN sets of
thirty to the schools for supplementary
reading on the requisition OF the princi-
pal. The books may be retained one month
and transportation to the nearest library
delivery station is provided by the library.
Lists of books on hand are mailed upon re-
quest, and the principals check opposite the
sets wanted. These requests are filled in
order Of receipts.
This reading list is a most attractive one.
There are Andersen's Fairy Tales" famous
stories OF myths; Robinson Crusoe." the
Lang Fairy Stories" the Heart OF Oak
books. and many entertaining books on his
tory, besides carefully selected fiction.
The children who attend the Longfellow
and Carondelet schools were so interested
In the library, and in the other children
who read library books. that they gave ex-
preston to their gratitude and appreciation
in a particularly graceful way. Early In
June huge punches Of roses came to the
children's librarian, Miss Julia Krug. to be
distributed to the Children who Lived where
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-29

Public Library and its various stations.
1t is the aim OF the librarian to so increase
the interest Of the children in the library
and the III ~ary's books. that this number
shall be doubled and trebled. There IS no
lack of an. -.tion for service on the part OF
the St. Louis Public Library.
All OF the outlying schools OF the city
were asked to cooperate with the library
last year. The object o: this was to get
library books TO circulating among the
children who lived too far out to make visits
to the library building feasible. The Long
fellow. Sheppard, Carondelet, Gratiot, Cliff
ton Heights. Belt Avenue. Walnut Park.
Fremont and Mount Pleasant schools re-
sponded heartily and the teachers issued
library books to their pupils. This work Is
carried on this summer at the Longfellow
and Sheppard schools. the teachers ar
ranging among themselves to go to the
school building every Friday forenoon to
issue new books and receive the ones al
ready in circulation.
To facilitate the work In the schools. MI.
Crunden arranged q List Of books for SUD
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-29

whose vocabulary Is very limited. find that
books for younger children are best
There IS a case Of shelves filled with In
teresting books for older boys and girls
near the issue desk in the children's IL
brary Scott and Dickens ard Cooper. and
other classics may be found there in num-
bers. while history is well represented.
Books of travel and works OF science are
also In encouraging demand. though not
in such strength as the librarian would
like.
please give me n good book for father
and mother" IS a request often made OF
the children's librarian. She has arranged
a list Of favorite German books because
they were often called for.
The difficulty with the children's de-
partment insists Mr.. Crunden, is that it
is not large enough. and the means Is not
at command to make Ii so.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-29

Manuel Morris Is the composite product Of
many adverse circumstances. He was raised
in poverty. ignorance and anger toward all
mankind. His father was born in the AZ
ores. Of Portuguese parentage forty-fve
years ago: his mother was born in the same
place almost as long ago. Morris came to
California when he was IA years old. and
some years afterward the woman who is
now his wife came also and married him.
He has resided in Marin County for thirty
one years. and was naturalized twenty-One
years ago. He Is the father of six children.
One. a daughter. was married two years
ago. when she was IA years old. and is now
the mother OF a baby. This girl was a
neighborhood terror before she was mar
ried. On one occasion she put to death
thirteen little goslings belonging to a neigh
Dor. and thrust them down a post hole.
When demonstrated with for this cruelty
she retaliated by getting broken wine bot
tie and hurting the wickedy sharp-edged
weapon at the head of the infant daughter
Ct her critic. barely missing It. Once she
had to fee down the street before her own
irate mother. who threatened her with a
pistol. One Sunday this eldest daughter en-
tered tailor shop in San Rafael and stole
So. She hired bicycles for several of her
youthful friends. gave S TO two boys. and
kept the balance. after disposing of about
$50. For this oTense she was arrested and
sent to a reform institution. Before long
she returned and was married. The father
was arrested for the fault of his child The
mother was arrested. but could not be re-
moved from the house by two struggling
CorstahIes She wrestled with them threw
herself on the floor and struck one of them
In the face with her fist. They left her.
The parents feel that the world Is against
them and their breed. They present the
appearance of pair Of hunted bears. sui
ienly determined TO protect themselves and
their cubs. And visit TO their homes Is
like a trip to a bears cave. As a reporter
recently unfastened the front gate. children
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-29
Manuel Norris, the Boy Burglar Of Marin.

Next morning Manuel was taken before a
Magistrate and sentenced to ten days in the
Reform School. He had not been there two
hours before he had wrecked everything in
his cell. He tore - the mattress, ripped
the blankets into strips. smashed the win
dow panes and made wreckage OF every
thing else he could break or tear. Then he
was put into another cell. Still his jailers
were considerable and they gave him the
freedom OF the adjoining bathroom. Halt
an hour later one Of the wardens heard an
awful sp,ashing. He ran to the bathroom
and found that Manuel had plugged UP all
the bathtubs and then turned on the water
and left them TO overflow The warden
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-29
GALLANT AND WITTY

From the Youths Companion.
The recent visit of Queen Victoria to Ire
land brought out not little with the ex-
ample which follows bears the tang Of lis
own soil:
The Queens farewell letter to the Irish
people was dated from the Vice Regal
Lodge. Dublin. Said a prominent Irish Ma
tionalist Member Of Parliament:
1T was the Regal Lodge for the time be-
ing; and, indeed. for many a day she has
knocked the vice out of it,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-29

storned at him. but Manuel only grinned.
The warden splashed through the water to
open the plugged-up holes. and in doing so
turned his back 30 Manuel. The boy was
gone quick as a flash. He darted through
the open door. out into the corridor. through
the rear entrance and into the grounds
grabbed at by dozen attendants. but elud-
ing all OF them.
Then he was lost TO slght-until some ono
saw him at the top OF the fence. Just ready
20 Jump 10 the ground on the outside. Calls
could not stop the boy. and he kept on his
way finding refuge for the night in neigh
boring hills.
To relate all the escapades that have land
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-29

II he was saying. Come on. AL let's play
water polo
\ Yes went on this veracious father Of
fishermen. Il had to slow down to let him
pass the Angler. Didn't want my boat
sunk. And. honestly. the barnacles on his
back just opened their shells and laughed.
At least, some OF my passengers said So"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-29

caught and chased out OF residences into
which he had stealthily entered: he COM
rnItted a number OF small thefts. and he
killed several chickens and dogs. He did ev-
erything in his repertoire of meanness. No.
body had been able 10 catch him just in the
act. hut nevertheless he was arrested and
held for several days. Then he was re-
leased. Since that time he has not been
charged with any extraordinary acts of dew
ntry. But none OF the neighbors dare to
guess how long his good SPELL will last.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-28
LOOK FORWARD.

We can have every chance of pros
perity in the Territory, and we can
throw it away very easily. We have
been taught for some years that the
Treasury is ineXhautible, but yet the
fact stares us in the face that the trea-
suary is very exhaustible, and that if
we go on at our present rate of expendi-
ture, we shall in very few months be
met with a financial crisis in govern
ment circles at least.
The Territory at the present time is
spending more than it's income. Many
countries do that it may be urged, but
we are spending money in despite of our
possibilities. Our possibilities after
many years will not reach the extrava-
CANT demands made on the funds. Our
power of borrowing is very limited, of
course our power would be increased If
every county, should we have county
government could borrow upon it's own
lands and authority. But this is no
solution of the problem. You can't save
money by spending more as a general
rule but this is hardly the time to con-
slider such matters. The Legislature is
near at hand and such questions will be
raised and argued.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-28

while the responsibility rests on the
land office.
1t has been stated, which requires
verincation, that work upon water
heads has been commenced under other
authority than that of the Land Com
missioner. IL such be the case it is ut
terly Illegal, and should be stopped at
once. There can be only one authority
in all branches of the government. APP
peal of course may be to the Governor,
but the reason for appeal must be clear
ly set forth, and nothing can be done
until such appeal is settled one way or
another.
Believing, as The Star does, that the
water question is one of the most i'm
portant on these Islands, believing that
it should be kept as much as possible
for the good of the greatest number
The Star is anxious that all matters
connected with water should have the
most careful attention of the executive
and that the latter should take the
greatest care in letting privileges out
of its hands without due consideration.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-28
WATER.

There is nothing that the government
should more carefully guard against
than letting the water supply, which is
in its hands, go into the hands of other
parties. AS long as the government
controls it can dictate it's terms as to
quantity and times. AS soon as it gives
away its rights for a nominal rent, it
has done an injury to the small inves-
tor. AS fact there may be such a thing
as two or more large investors who
have worked against one another for a
considerable time, and joining together
to get cinch on a government privil-
ege 1t is no new thing to find, under
such circumstances, a privilege under
valued, and carried out to the benefit
of those who have gone into the little
''hui."
What the government, or rather the
land office has to take special care of,
is this very water question. There can
be only one authority upon that ques-
ton. 1t is not the business of the
Treasurer or the Superintendent of
Public Works or of the Superintendent
of Schools, or of any other official to
rule on the matter. They may have
their opinion, but it is but an opinion,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-28

The Bow Wongs take a lively inter-
est in the present events in China.
When men are willing to put up cash
for their cause they are very thoroughly
in earnest Talk is cheap but hard cash
is very potent argument. The Re
formers will eventually have a very
potent influence upon the affairs Of
China. If China is to be regenerated, it
is the Chinese reformers who will sue
coed. The talk of partitioning off China,
in the light of recent events. seems little
less than ridiculous.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-28

The Road Supervisor is doing good
work on Merchant street, He takes hold
OF the work as a man who thoroughly
understands what he is about and not
as an amateur. OF course there are
places which are waiting for his atten-
ton, but he win get to them in due
course and 1t is plain that he cannot
be at all places at one time. When he
does get round residents will know that
they are going to have a thoroughly
workmanlike job done.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-28

The town certainly went on the
scoop" last Saturday night. Twenty
five DRINKS rounded up in the police
court was a very heavy list. 1t must
probably be put down to the very hot
weather that has prevailed recently. 1t
is more than the average after Fourth
of July celebration.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-28

Colonel Ruhlen's work here has been
of such a character that it has picked
him out as an administrator of mark
ed ability. His transfer to Seattle,
where he will have considerably more
detail work than he has had here Of
late, is a recognition of his merits Ho-
nolulu will, however, regret the neces-
sity which removes from her midst
one of the most popular and pleasant
of army officers stationed here.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-28

of the legations, lays bare the whole
campaign of duplicity and double deal
ing which the Chinese government has
been carrying on. Admirable as it has
been, viewed from the standpoint of
pure subtilty, in the sharp contest be-
tween it and the hard, practical activity
of the western world. it proved only an
other oriental dream.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-28

For the instant the world is made
aware that fighting is still going on in
South Africa. But De Vets victory, if
it proves he has won one, is merely the
pickering flame of a dying conhagra-
ton. The South African Olgarchies
are done for.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-28

A steam launch to carry out the doc
tors who board vessels has been a great
necessity as our trade and traffic have
been incurred. Now, however, the ma
rine hospital service is supplied with
one, and matters as to boarding steam
ers will be carried on much more ex-
peditiously than formerly.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-28

In the hurly- burly at Picking, the En-
peror Kwang Hsu seems to have been
lost in the shuttle. He doesn't even APP
pear in the also ran class. He must
have been looking the other way when
the flag fell.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-28

A saluting battery for the naval Fed
eral authorities has been necessary here
for some time. The arrival of two six
Founders for this purpose will do away
with the necessity of calling in the ar
tillery for saluting purpose.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-28

Ii Hung Chang at the present juno
ture would seem to be peace pleni-
potentiary out of job.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22

Crek. Petersburg. Poplar Grove
Church, Hatoh's Run, and at the cap
ture of Petersburg when he was wound
ed while leading . charge. He came
home as member OF the Thirty first
Regiment with which the Thirty second,
having lost greatly in numbers, had been
consolidated. At Petersburg Capt. Beals
crate regiment which had occupied Fort
Malone. In August he was re-appoint-
ed on the police force Of Portland later
became deputy sheriff and crier of the
courts In this county.
In 1867, Capt. Beals embarked In the
business which he had since followed
with so marked success, that Of manu-
facturer and wholesale and retail dealer
In furniture. His first shop was ON Con-
gress street ON the site Of kananagh
school, and he began business with q
small forcs Of workinen. subsequently
he moved to Federal street, then to the
corner of Middle and Franklin streets,
and several years ago TO his present ex-
tensive place on the corner Of Market and
Newbury streets. In 1871 he admitted
TO partnership Joseph L. Darling. In
1889 Capt. Bcals's son, Mr.. Fred H.
Beals, was admitted to partnership, Mr..
Darling having retired n number of
years before. In 1873 the business was
Incorporated with Capt. Beals as presi-
dent, Fred II. BeAls as secretary and
treasurer and Sewali G. Ripley as supsr-
intendent.- For many years 1t has been
one OF the largest sfurniture houses In
New England.
Capt. Beals was a member OF several
societies He belonged to Maine lodge
and Eastern Star Encampment Of Odd
Fellows, the Maine Charitable Mechanic
association, Bosworth Post. q. A. H.,
Loyal Legion and the Veteran Firemen' 8
Association. He was first married to
Maria f. Simonton, by whom he had
two sons, Frederick II. and Charles T..
who died In 1899. Mrs. Beais died In
1879. His second wife was Celia A.Smith
of Boston, daughter OF Jacob and Maria
Smith OF Exeter, N. H. She died In
1889. Capt. Beals subsequently married
Adelaide NJ. Bibber OF this city, a daugh-
ter Of Capt. Bibber Of Brunswick, who
survives In religious belief Capt. Beals
was liberal and in politics he was a
Democrat.
He was man of the most genial dis
position, had kind and CHEEKY word for
all and his sudden passing away will be
mourned by large number of the peo-
pie of this city.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
A DANGEROUS PRESCRIPTION
To The Editor Of The Press.

I read in the PRESS this morning an
extract from the New York Tribune,
which, after setting forth the danger OF
blood poisoning from cuts, etc., suggest
ed the foil owing as q prescription:
A very weak mixture of carbolic acid
and water, such as druggist or ply
sioian who deals in drugs can furnish,
should be kept on hand to prevent dan
ger. II should be poured on a cloth and
wrapped around any such wound. after
first washing 1t carefully. This mixture,
which contains about ten per cent Of car
bolic acid In water, Is ufiicient - purity
any ordinary wound and keep out Inn
purities II it Is well wrapped with clean,
dry cloth.
Such Q solution OF carbo lie acid as ID
here described would be exceedingly
dangerous 10 apply 30 wound. and
should not be used under any eircum'
stances. n. ID.
June 81, 1909
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
DEAF Ms.

In this city. June n. Stephen Flynn. aged Sd
years.
Of Robert B. Swift
,Funersl SUNDAY afternoon at O'Clock from
her late residence, 70f Congress street Unstead
Of $50 as statsd In afternoon papersl.
In North Falmouth, Jano 10. VIM 1. Elhott.
aged 10 years, months.
(Faneral Friday ~ o'clock from the Meth
odist church, West Cumberland.
In Thsmaslon. Jsns 10. Fred H. Thomas.
aged ~ yrara.
In Msckiand. June II. Mrs. Mary A. Han.
In is{sss Js.s u. FsA G. Smith. agrd "a
sssrs.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
DIR. CLARK SAFE.

Boston, June si.-Some anxiety has
been expressed by friends for the safety of
Rev. Francis e. Clark, president of the
United Society of Christian Endeavor,
who, with Mrs Clark and their son Har-
old, We're In Tien Ysin and Pekin during
the massacres by the Boxers. A message
Just received here from DIR. Clark, states
that the family had arrived safely at
Fusan, Corea, where they were to take
the steamer for Viadivostock.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
MARRIAGES.

In this city. June 20. BY Rev: A. II: Wright
both OF Portland.
In Pieasantdale. June 90. by Rev. z. W. Smith
Harry ID. Latham and Miss Carrie J. Assty,
both OF South Portland.
In South Portland, June 20, by Rev. Dr.
BiAnchar Frederic G. Higgins OF Boston and
Miss Grace Ethel Chase Of Portland.
Henry b. Johnson. prop. istOr Of the AustSco
hotel and Emily johnson, both OF 6orham.
In Gorham. June 20. BY Rev. 8. b. sawyer.
Everett N. LambArd end Mrs. n. Belle Wedg
wood. beth OF Standtsh.
Ja New Gloucester, June 20. By Rev. Henry
II. Noyes, Edward Raynes oil Yarmouth and
In Gorham, N. H., June b.. at the homo OF the
brides parents. By Rev. ". Canham. Harry G.
NOyes ana Miss Mary s. wight. both ot Cor
In Waterford. June 20. By Rsv. 7. s. Perry
Irving K Bell of Boston and Alice Gertrude
Stanwood OF Waterford.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-22
Two bio breezy Palm Leaf Fans in the Base

Two big breezy Palm Leaf Fans in the Base
ment for 5c-the biggest five cents worth to be
had ON warm day and more conducive to your i'm
mediate welfare than ten times the cost in any
other investment. Chinese paper Fans too plenty
of them, and they cost next to nothing. Buy
dozen or so and scatter them around the house. too
much effort to hunt for fan when the mercury is
soaring
Luncheon Baskets picnic hampers. paper nap
kins plated spoons and knives and hundred other
things in the Basement-specially wantable at this
season of the year.