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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-21
GREAT DUCK HUNTING.
BUT INSTEAD OF BIRDS TO SHOOT THEY
FOUND BULLFROGS.

Dear deari It makes me laugh every time l tell
it-that duck hunt had last spring up on the
Hocsick River We were at a boarding school.
Fred and l. in a little town the Hudson River
not far from Saratoga. After the SHOWS had melted
the ducks flying northward every day. An old
gunner told us they followed the course Of the
Hudson as far as the bend, and then flew across
the hills the Hoosick He said could shoot
plenty Of them if we went over there.
That is why got up before daylight one
Saturday morning in April. crossed the tboat
ferry and climbed the high hills which overlook
the Hoosick Valley. BY sunrise we were crawling
along fiat on the ground, dragging guns, trying
to sneak within guushot of a dozen more fine
birds that we saw at distance sporting the
water A good hunter would surely have bagged
some of them, but they far too wise for
schoolboys. They must have scented US, for they
gave a hoarse quack, quack and were off toward
the pine covered hills between the two rivers A
wild shot in the air from each of guns did not
improve our chances of getting near them later in
the day when they might settle again.
Now there happens to be small pond high up
on the hills and easily guessed that the ducks
would go directly there to hide. Reloading
guns we started double quick for the pond. 1t
and hemlock trees. You may fancy you US.
we get near it, stepping softly and crouching low
like two Indian scouts. Presently there was a
-"Ouack-quack, quack-Quack. quack-Quack."
Jimmy said Fred in whisper, we've got
,em, Listen: there must be a hundred Of emf
"Ouack -quack quack quack. Quack-Quack?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-21
TIE CHOICE OF TWO EVILS.

From Judy
An ominous silence greeted Bobby's entrance
There was a wild look in his eye his clothes were
disarranged, and there was just a suggestion Of
blood about his mouth. Mamma frOwned severely.
and papa hid himself behind his paper.
"Ahem"' began mamma Bobby squared his
shoulders and prepared for the coming attack
"Ahem! Don't you know. Bobby that it's very
wrong of little boys to fght?"
Bobby pretended to find point of interest in the
pattern of the hearth rug.
Haven't 1 told you. Bobby. that it's very wicked
10 fght?' demanded mamma. in a tone that was
meant to be sorrowfuL
Thus challenged. Bobby fell back argument.
He hit first. mamma. he pleaded
'Ah. but that doesn't make any difference. No
body loves little boys who fight"
Bobby pondered for few moments. and then his
face frightened
rs that sou he asked
Yes my dear. nobody will love you II you are
always fighting And look at your clothesr
Well" said Bobby. with slow deliberation.
then mamma 1 inks it's better TO be unloved'
Something between a shrek and laugh escaped
from papa ne fled from the room
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-21
aTHE FARMER CHIPMUNK. ="
HOW A SQUIRREL GREW CORN IN HIS
CAcE AT THE BIOLOGICAL GARDEN.

Tn the Geological Garden In The Bronx there Is
,.,nu which has earned for himself the name
~ .arbe Farmer Chipmunk." Born in the wids Of
california, he was brought to this city and locked
up in great wire cage where MS chleI occupa-
~. r,e catching the crumbs and peanuts thrown
-, by curious onookers. But he got tired of
dried I'D charity. his keeper says. He longed
for the fresh sweet vegetation of the forest and
meadow where he used to scamper about with
utter freedom.
Ono dsy the keeper happened to notice that
-. MORO several blades of growing in
corner of the chipmunks yard 1t looked as if
tho little animal had planted them for he guarded
them carefully and drove away the birds that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-21
CAREFULLY.

slipped in once In a while through the wire net
ting The blades grew into vigorous Stalks
tasseed and developed several vigorous ears
Then when the of had grown firm and
hard and full of milk the little fellow climbed up
the stalks and Toasted On the sweet pulp. When
he saw bird dart down for a bite he would leap
up the cornstalk more rapidly, flash his tail
about and scare the intruder away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-21

Soma saw that a few kernels which some OF the
park visitors threw him had accidentally Ialieh
into the loan. and thus corn had sprung INTO me
But the keeper shakes his head He oeheVes tlie
chipmunk planted the corn on purpose - 'he
chipmunk did not SOW the corn he Says ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-21
a. LITTLE lENNI ~
- zz7zzS W3>ttEN'


With his skates on his head;
A Rork's like a Peacock, a ieetles
or say, like a Tiger, instead,
A Bork's not the least like Beaver.
Who eats up the moon
with an old pewter spoon;
-rha Hon said-but I can't believe her
Rork's like q feathered Raccoon.
A Bork isn't like a Mud Turtle,
Who dances all day
In a ludicrOus way;
Then h plfks b a oaa' little bouquet.
The truth is, a Bork's like Pheasant.
Except as you see,
He has four legs, not three;
His smile is exceedingly pleasant
And his tails like the branch OF tree
A Bork is a dignified creature.
Good temper and grace
Are shown in his face;
Refinement is seen in each feature,
And his bonnet is made of point lace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-21

sign that he did not know enough At any rate.
he is wise enough to reap his harvest. he says and
that it would not be surprising, after the kernels
were ripe. to the little farmer stow away MS
crop in the old stump nearby.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-21

Sunday school. mamma, and he asked me il eve,
played marbles on Sunday.
Mcther-Hm! And what did you say to that,
Willy-I said: Get thee behind me Satan" and
walked right on and left him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-21
THE BORK.
BY CAROLYN WELLS

BY CAROLYN WELLS
A Bork isn't like a Gorilla.
Who wears a high hat
And q spotted cravdt,
Nor a Bork isn't like a Chinchila,
And not the least bit like a Sprat
A Bork isn't much like a Beetle,
Who rides on his sled,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-21

From Current Literature.
Willy-I met our minister the way TO
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-29
WINNER RUNS LONG GAUNTLET
Dickey Played from sixty to One to
six to One, Takes Two
Year-OId Race.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2S.-w. ].
Dickey, winner of the 2-year-old race at
Oakland today. was played from 60 to / to
6 to l and the ring was hit hard. Honiton
was favorite and as Dickey had done moth
ing in his races the book charged up the
long price against him. The youngster
worked well and there was a rush to get
aboard. The price was cut rapidly and
very little went on at anything over Z to
l. The good thing and the favorite had
the race to themselves and in a drive
Dickey won by a neck. Two faVorites won.
Captain Gaines, whose recent form was
very bad, upset calculations by winning
the last race from the favorite, Cougar,
at odds of 10 to l. Horton was a I to 10
favorite fer the mile and an eighth event,
but he was none too we'll handled by
Ransch and Artilla beat him easily. Re-
suits:
First race, one mile, selling: Free Lance
won, Expedient second, Satan third. Time:
1:41h.
Second race. one-half mile. purse: w. ].
Dlckey won, Honiton second. Escarola
third. Time! 0:4S%. ed
Third race, eleven-sixteenths of a mile.
selling: Lass of Langdon, won, Administer
second, Ursula third. Time: 1:Osk.
Fourth race, one mile and an eighth. sell
ing: Artilla won, Horton second, Commits
sioner Forster third. Time; 1856.
Fifth race, t~hree-quarters of a mile,
purse: Beau Ormond won. Headwater Sec
ond, Sea Queen third. Time: 1:13%.
Sixth race, one mile, selling: Captain
Gaines won, Cougar second, San Venado
third. Time: 1:40A.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-29
DECLINE OF COEDUCATIoN
President-Eiect james of Northwest
ern Says the system IL Los
ing Ground.

CHICAGO, March 2s.-Dr. E. ]. James.
president-elect of the Northwestern uni
versity. presented his first communication
TO the trustees today. On the subject Of
coeducation he said in part:
There are many signs of a marked reac-
ton in the public mind on the subject of
coeducation. Friends of the movement
tide seems in certain ways to have ebbed.
A pronounced reaction has set in. Not
converts, but there are indications that II is
losing ground in the very territory which II
had 80 completely won. 4 new period Of
prejudice has arisen in the country at large
which indicates a new attitude Of the pub
lie mind toward the whole problem. The
system is attacked on new grounds and
from new points of view.
We are, moreover, not left to merely
theoretical criticism and vague suggestion
as to what the public sentiment is on the
subject. This is evidenced in certain quar-
signs. The distinct alteration in the atti-
tude of a number OF Institutions toward
the subject is indicated by their policy,
The rapid growth of attendance at the
women's colleges during the last few years
is also "A very significant fact.
All these things and many others of like
kind point to a serious crisis IN he history
Of this movement and IL behooVes those
who belieye IN coeducation to study the
OF discussion have changed entirely in the
last generation, The old objections have
lost their force and entirely new ones are
now to the front. The notion that women
are incapable of doing college work so
commonly urged a generation ago, has
completely disappeared. The suggestion
that young men and women cannot be
trusted TO observe proper relation in their
social intercourse has been exploded I'm
view Of the fact that the moral tone of CO.
educational Institutions Is distinctly higher
than that Of the community at large and is
certainly not inferior TO that of schools for
one sex alone.
But, on the other hand, one hears oftener
the claim that the increasing number OF
women tends to feminine the institutions
where they are, in some cases 10 such an
extent as 10 discourage the attendance OF
men. 1t is urged with increasing per-
sistence that the social distractions and
designations, with their widening invasion
of the serious purpose that should go with
school life, form a very serious problem,
broad difference in the future careers of
the two sexes should find a more adequate
recognition in the college curicula.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-29
FITZ ACCEPTS THE OFFER
No Word Yet from Jenries Regard
ing Fight Proposal from
Charleston.

NEW YORK, March 2s.-On behalf of the
CHARLESTON Athletic club. J. c.. Juadon and
w. Mclaughlin, members of the southern
organization, have made a personal offer
10 tltzsimmons for the bout with Jeffries.
The proposition was 70 per cent of the
or S26,C0O' Eitzsimmons Immediately ac-
cepted the offer. As evidence of good faith
the southern clubmen have offered to post
a forfeit of 5000 when the contract shall
have been signed by the fighters.
Juadon and Mclaughlin explained TO
F1tzsimmons. that there is nothing in the
laws of South Carolina to prevent a boxing
contest between heavyweights from being
decided in The state.
IF JeffTies.' said the former champion,
is as anxious for the match as l am he
Will not hesitate to accept the Charleston
oner. 1t is the best and most sincere one
that has yet been made for the match.
Immediately after articles OF agreement
are signed by Jeffries and myself the
southerners will post 5000 TO be divided
between us. Later they will post the full
amount OF the guaranteed purse money
Jenries, who is now in Los Angeles, Cal,
has been communicated with relative to
the Charleston clubs bid.
notice given Robert Fitzsimmons Monday
the Los Angeles Athletic club has de-
manded a return of the forfeit money
posted to insure the bout when the lids
were rendered, says the Chronicles Los
Angeles special. This practically closes
the Jeffries- Fl tzsimmons incident as faI
as the Los Angeles Century Athletic club IL
concerned.
The club has proposed a fight with
Denver Ed" Martin, who recently de
ries declares he Will not battle with q
colored man until he is entitled to demand
champion recognition.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-29
ILLINOIS CENTRAL CHANGES
G. A. Clark Succeeded By c. A. Dixon
as superintendent of the
Omaha Division.

CHICAGO, March 2S.--Numerous changes
have been announced by the Illinois Central
management In pursuance Of a plan to re-
organize the southern and western portions
Of the system. The changes are In line with
the policy OF the company TO make the or
Tanization as compact as possible, and such
as will At present conditions, caused by a
rapidly expanding trafie. The appointments
are as follows.
NJ. Gilleas, formerly general superinten-
dent OF the lines south Of the Ohio river.
resigned and made third vice president and
general superintendent Of the Yazoo q
Mississippi valley road; o. NJ. Dunn, for
merly division superintendent OF the Louisi-
ana division, with headquarters at New Or
leans, to be assistant general superinten-
dent OF the lines south OF the river; Q. T.
scaife, formerly local agent at New Orleans,
TO succeed o. NJ. Dunn north OF the Ohio
river. G. F. Bailey. formerly superinten-
dent OF the Springfield division at Clinton
has been relieved and will later be assigned
to other duties. and G. A. Clark. former su-
perlntendent OF the Omaha division, takes
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-29
WINS THE TROPHY
Iowa Man Defeats Elliott and Crosby in
Fifty-Bird Match.
GETS THE SPoRTSMEN'S REVIEW CUP
wrests Wins shot Ch~ampiOnship
from Kansas City Man in
Twenty-Five Straight
on shOOt-On.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, March 2s.-Fred Gil
bert Of Spirit Lake, Ia, today won the
fifty bird shooting match for the Sport
mems Review trophy, and thus takes alb
solute possession of that cup. The contest
ants were: Gilbert, J. A. r. Elliott OF
Kansas City, and W. r. Crosby OF O'Fallon,
Ill. Gilbert and Elliott tied on forty-seven
out Of fifty. Crosby losing four birds. IN
the shoot OF at ten birds, Elliot lost his
first, second and sixth birds, Gilbert killing
ten straight.
Today's shoot which is preliminary 10
the opening Of the Grand American handi-
cap tournament, which begins o~ficially on
Monday, next, took place at Blue River
Shooting park, just outside the city limits.
The shoot began at 3 o'clock and lasted
an hour. The weather conditions we're
ideal and the birds satisfactory.
The contest was for the possession of the
Sportsmen's Review cup, emblemstic OF the
wing shot championship Of America. Ell
lott was the holder of the trophy, having
successfully defended 1t since May II, 1900,
when at ST., Louis, in competition with
thirty-six other crack shots, he tied with
seven Of them, with a score OF twenty-five
straight, and killed 100 straight in the
shoot of. Gilbert, who became the per-
manent owner Of the cup by defeating Ell
lott and Crosby today, won 1t the first
time It was put In competition. This was
an open contest, November 4. 1898. at Gin
%cinnati, twenty-eight shooters competing.
Crosby, the first man up, missed his first
and eleventh birds and his twenty-third
and forty-second fell dead out of bounds.
Gilbert missed his twelfth bird and his
thlrty-third and forty-frst fell dead out OF
bounds.
Elliott's second bird fell over the line
and he missed his fifth and forty-sixth.
Crosby being out Of the race, Elliott and
Gilbert shot off their tie. Gilbert killed
ten, making a straight score. Elliott missed
his first and sixth and his second bird fell
outside of bounds. The birds were a lively
lot and the second barrel was used on
more than half OF them.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-29
BANK GIVES AWAY MONEY
Nearly Eighty Thousand Dollars in Good.
Will Offerings.
FAREWELL TOKENS TO ITS EMPLOYEES
One Man who stuck to His Job
Thirty-seven Years Gets Twelve
Thousand DoIIarr-NiEht watch
man Draws Ten Thousand.

CHICAGO, March 2s.-The Merchants Ma
tional bank Of this city, which will soon go
out Of business. its interests being merged
with those of the Corn Exchange National
bank, today presented its employees with
farewell gifts.
The gifts were in cash and aggregated be-
tween $4,000 and $50, 900. The presents
we're handed out without ceremony and be-
fore the recipients knew what the envelopes
contained the chief officers of the bank had
put on their hats and departed. One en-
ploye OF the bank, who had held his position
over thirty-seven years, received a check
for S12. 900. while the night Waterman re-
ceived one for $1,000. Another employee
found a check in his envelope for $1,000 and
the lowest amount OF money given any clerk
was $50. That was awarded to a messenger
boy who had served the institution only a
few months. The size OF the checks was
proportionate to the length and value of the
mems services.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-29
WILL CONTEST BIG FIGHT
Century Club to Raise Charleston Bid
I'm Hopes of Getting the
FitE-Jen Match.

Les ANGELES, Cal, March 2.-The
Century Athletic club is still in the contest
for the Jeffries- Fitzsimmons fight and will
make a new offer hat will raise the bid of
the Charleston club. Yesterday the pros
poets for bringing the fight here were con-
sidered very slim, but the offer from South
Carolina has spurred the local promoters
on to a new effort The forfeit money
placed in San Francisco has been left there
as a guaranty of good faith and the purse
money is still on deposit with the Citizens
bank of this city.
Thomas McCarry, president of the club
said: The bid from Charleston does not
bother us a bit. We do not believe they
can make good, and We have good reason
to believe that the offer is not bona fde."
CHARLESTON, S. c., March 2S.-Pro-
moters of the bout between Fitzsimmons
and Jeffrtes propose to nave the contest
take place at the exposition grounds, where
a great arena will be built, plans for which
have already been made.
There is some uncertainty here as to the
attitude of the state authorities in the
matter and II is reported that Governor
McSweeney will not permit the contest TO
take place, An effort is being made to
smooth the differences and there is hope
that 1t will be found possible to pull of
the fight.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-29
GOOD NEWS OF THE WESTERN
whitfield Gets Encouraging Reports
from various cities In the
League

KANSAS CITY, March 2~S.-(special Tele-
gram James Whitfield OF the
league was able to be at his office
today for the first time since his return
from Peoria the early part of this week.
He was taken i'll In Peoria last week and
When he came home tuesday was COM
PEELED to go to bed.
When he went down TO his office today he
found a stack OF league mail awaiting him
and encouraging reports from the towns
of the league. Included in his letters were
fifteen contracts from Billy Hart of Peoria,
Denver. Hart reports that he has signed
a full team and is after more. Quinn says
he has fifteen men under contract and is
still pulling the strings
Both Quinn and Hart have secured sew
eral stars from the Southern and Three-I
leagues, with a few veterans sandwiched
I'm. Hart and Vaughn will compose one of
the batteries of the Peoria team. Both
are old National league men, know the
to get good work out of the youngsters.
Hart is the old Pittsburg and Cleveland
behind the bat for the Cincinnati team for
years. Hart also has a promising pitcher
in Simonton, a Cincinnati. youngster who
has been highly recommended by the news
paper men of his town. Another good
pitcher for Harris team Is Schaffstaf, a
Southern league graduate.
Manager Charlie Nichols of the local
Western league team has received a letter
from Hugh Duffy, who has arrived in Mil
waukee, and the Brewers manager says
everything there is bright, in spite of the
claims of the association people that the
western league cannot go in Milwaukee.
With a better situated park and a team to
compare favorably with the association
bunch he sees no reason why the Western
league should have any trouble in Mil
waukee. He has signed twelve men up to
date.
From Denver comes a report that Gus
Dundon, the third baseman who has been
claimed by both Gear of Kansas City and
George Tebeau of Louisville, has reported
TO Packard and prepared to guard third
base for the Grizzlies. Dundon wrote Pack
ard a letter during the winter, saying he
intended to stick with Denver. and, ac-
cording to the Denver papers and other
Information he is already in the Colorado
capital ready to begin the spring practice.
This will be something of a disappoint-
ment for Tebeau, as Gus is a good man
and would have fitted In well at third
corner for the Colonels. white Wings
announced last winter that he had secured
Dundon for Kansas City. Since then he
has given out Dundon's name in his Louis
VILE list, and the excuse given for taking
Gus away from Kansas City was that he
refused to come here.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-29
Dead and His Treasure Buried.

BELLE FOURCHE, S. D., March Is
(Special.)-Thomas Beckman was found
dead at the ranch Of J. T. White, a few
miles from Belle Fourche. He had been
staying alone at hat place. D.. r. Evans
of Belle Fourche found his body stretched
on the floor. The clock was still running
and 1t is not thought he had been dead
long.
Beckman was 20 years Of age and had
been a familiar figure around Belle Fourche
a long time. Every few weeks he would
appear in Town with several hundred dol
lars in gold coin. 1t was noticed that many
OF the gold pieces smelled earthly and musty
and 1t is thought the old man had a treas
ure buried somewhere about the place. A
few days before he died he came to tow
with about $500. He spent about half OF
it and friends induced him to take 500 to
the bank. This is still on deposit to his
credit. Parties contemplate visiting the
ranch to search for the old mans cache.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-29
H. c. EVANS RESIGNS OFFICE
Commissioner of Pensions Executes a Long
Considered Plan.
MAY STEP INTO A HIGHER POSITION
Likely 10 he Appointed by President
Roosevelt TO Some station
of More Important
Rank.

WASHINGTON. March 2s.-The following
letter from Hon. H. Clay Evans, resigning
the commissionership Of pensions, together
with an appended statement, was made
public at the White House tonight:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS. WASHINGTON,
March Is, l902.-To the President: For some
time l have been considering the question
Of resigning. IL will soon be five years
since l assumed the duties of this office
and l now have the honor of rendering you
my resignation as commissioner OF PEN
sions and will thank you to accept the
same at as early a date as may suit your
convenience.
Thanking you for your kindly considera-
ton and with assurance of my best wishes
I am. very respectfully,
The statement appended to the letter is as
follows:
Mr.. Evans some months ago verbally ex-
pressed his desire to resign, and finally put
IL in writing on March 10. The president
however, has told him that he Will have to
remain as commissioner, in the first place,
until his successor has been determined
upon, and In the second place. until there
Is some position to tender him which the
president will regard as a promotion ana
as a fitting reward for his excellent serv-
Ices In the department.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-29
Rain Cuts No Figure.

WASHINGTON, March s.-Rain today
had no effect on the betting faction at
Jennings, though 1t materially decreased
standing the heavy condition of the track
the favorites captured five OF the races,
Elizabeth Moan, Blue Delft, Justice, Char
ley Moore and All Saints winning. Jockey
T. Burns landed three winners. Results:
First race, Ave and One-half furlongs:
Elizabeth Moan won, Cormorant second,
Gwinne third. Time: I'LL.
Second race, one-half mile: Blle Delft
won, Ada second, Mexicana third, Time:
O:52.
Third race, six furlongs: Earl Fave won,
Red Damsel second, Princess Ottillie third.
Time: lis.
Fourth race. five furlongs: Justice won,
Odds and Ends second, High Carnival
third. Time: 1:19 2-5.
Fifth race, six furlongs: Charlie Moore
won, Caithness second, Lac third. Time:
1871.
Sixth race. one mile and seventy yards:
All Saints won, Lou Rey second, Farrell
third. Time: 1:52k.