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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-20
RECENT PUBLICATIONS,

The February number OF Parsons
opons with the ninth paper on THE
story OF the States this paper In the
series being devoted to Louisiana, II
"a Illustrated with numerous photo
craphs This Is followed by n paper.
Hunting win the Camera by Alder
Anderson, which shows some very good
Views ~ animals pictures taken
by nashlight Indian Nights Enter
talpment." Is continued With The
Trials OF Narayan Lai," TN Fresh
Frinpes 20 the British Empire Mall
com Ross gives an account OF memot-
able VOYAGES recently undertaken by
Lord Gaufurly There are, besides, a
continuation Of the novel "The Sultors
of Yvonne:n some excellent poetry a
story for children. etc. The cover de-
slcn Is always a striking feature OF this
excellent magazine The Pearson Pub
fishing Co., New York
The Engineering Magazine for Janu-
ary has a paper BY Gen. H. L. Abbot.
on me advantages OF the Panama route
for an isthmian canal His views ara
sndorerd editorlally. Mr.. Crockari has
Inn Interesting Illustrated account OF
the progress IN iron making IN the
blast furnaces. Other illustrated arti-
clcs are by Mr. Philip Dawson ou
continental steam ana electric pow
er plants, by NJ. Jacques Boyer on re-
inforced concrete. the new material
for engineering construction. and by
Mr.. ID. y. Rushmore on the rotary con-
verter. Messrs burlington and Land
Geld give an instructive digest Of Rus
sian mining law. The number concludes
with the full review and index Of the
Engineering Press-The Engineering
Magazine, New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-20

II is nearly a year now since queen
Victoria died and yet the fund Tor the
erection Of a memorial 20 her IS away
below hail the amount required Il is
quite probable that parliament WIN De
asked 10 appropriate a sum sufficient 70
make up the deficiency
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-20

Englands iron and steel trade IS fall
Ing away by millions of dollars and the
United states manufacture IS respon-
sible for the loss. Ingenuity, ambition
push ana enterprise. when properly APP
Piled can not easily be- depressed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-01-20

II looks as n the big fire insurance
concerns are to be made larger by con
eolidatlon
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-04

The island was marvelously rich IN
guano. 1t seemed to be literally covered
with the guano birds, and you had to take
a stick and knock them out of your way in
order to avoid ~treading upon them.
ION my return to the schooner. Lola Mon
tex and her party seemed delighted with
the idea of having discovered an entirely
new island in the Pacific. so they went
ashore and had luncheon. They made a
big celebration out of the discovery. and
christened the place De Greaves Island. in
honor Of myself.
THE party caught fish and amused them
selves for two days, while 1 did consider
able exploration of the island. 1t is. OF
course, possible. that 1 am mistaken about
the extent of the island, and / am some
times inclined to think that perhaps 1t
was somewhat larger than l have stated.
During our stay there, l dug down below
the surface deposits of guano and found
some valuable specimens of phosphates,
which showed that the island was a re-
markedly rich one in this respect.
THE exact location of that island was
taken. The weather was perfect while we
were there, and both the longitude and Iati-
tude were correctly measured and noted
down. Unfortunately. II was so long ago
that the figures have escaped my mind,
and l long since lost my notes containing
the position of the island. 1t is situated.
however. just as 1 have since Informed
Captain Lawless. somewhere between the
one hundred and thirty-fifth and one hun
dred and thirty-seventh degrees of west
longitude and the sixteenth and seventeenth
degrees Of north latitude"
The General Wolford finally went back to
Melbourne, and from there Captain de
Greaves dr;fted TO the Fiji Islands, where
he resided for a. number of years. 1t was
while in the Fiji Islands that Captain de
Greaves first became acquainted with Cap
tain Lawless.
In 1873 Captain De Greaves was appointed
special agent by Sir Arthur Gordon. the
British High Commissioner of the South
Sea Islands. TO go to Honolulu and inves-
tisate the "blackbirding'' which has been
going on for many years.
About twelve years ago, when the Aus
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-04
CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW AND
THE UBIQUITOUS TRAMP.

I cannot resist here telling a story con-
corning Chauncey Depew. It is too good to
be original. but the Senator must be in II.
1ust as Lincoln was in all the stories of a
past period, says Mitchell Chopple IN the
May National. A tramp met the Senator
and asked him In that easy velvet-tongued
way:
Would you kindly assist a." etc.
Chauncey. OF course, is an easy mark,
and as he famed himself after extracting
the quarter. the tramp inqulred:
And who. may I ask. was 10 kind
henrtedT"
"Oh. never mind. That's all right
But in after years. when I recall thoss
whose tender hearts
Never mind. my good fellovr.
Then I cannot accept It, sir. I must
let my friends know"
We'll. tell 'em it was Grover Cleveland
and let 1t go at that"
The tramp put the quarter back In his
pocket leisurely and shook his head.
Now. my good fellow" said the Senator.
may I ask your name?'
"A gentleman in distress Is loath to con-
TESS"
Yes. but II I have your name I may be
able to help you"
NO. my pride will not permit"
But allow me to know whom I hav. baa
the pleasure of meeting in this happy
way"
"Oh. well. tell 'em II was Chauncey De-
pew and let It go at that"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-04
LOST" ISLAND REDISCOVERED.

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC
Like a strange legend from the deep
comes the report of the possible recovery
OF DE Greayes Island, one of the most mvs-
FERROUS of the lost islands of the Pacific
ocean. Clothed with romance and legend,
as is nearly every island of the tropical Pa
cific. the history OF no other is marked by
such a combination OF the interesting and
romantic as this same De Greaves Island,
which now seems destined to be rediscoy-
cred after many years.
Captain William Lawless.. the master of
the mall steamship Australia, running be-
tween San Francisco and Tahiti, is the
authority for the report concerning the lost
island. and the news has 'rekindled hope in
the breast OF Captain John de Greaves of
Honolulu, the discoverer of the island, for
In the location of his island Captain de
Greaves gees the possibilities of reaping a
heated reward for his early career on the
sea.
Just .forty-three years ago Captain de
Greaves discovered the island, and for two
days explored IL. He sailed away from the
island. and from that day to the present no
person. so far as is known, has ever laid
eyes upon the place. Many expeditions AVE
made f~ruitless search for the island. but
the wonderful riches OF phosphates of De
Greaves Island have continued unseen.
Behind the discovery OF the island is the
fascinating figure of Lola Montez the IA
nous dancer and singer, for 1t was Indirect
iy through one OF her whims that the island
was discovered.
Captain de Greaves. who discovered the
island. In 1859, has been a resident of Homo
lulu for nearly twenty years. He was born
on the Island OF Jersey in 1898, and en-
tered the service OF the East India company
when but 10 years OF age. He rose to be
q Lieutenant in the company, and during
the sepoy rebellion. in 1861, commanded
a company and participated in the relief
\. lucknow and Cawnpore.
In the early part OF 1859 he was in Mel
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-04

five miles. A depth of from 2.766 to 3,osS
fathoms was found. No trace of the island
or indications of it's existence in that VI
cinlty were secured by the Government ex-
petition.
It was during the last trip of the Aus
tra,ia from Tahiti to San Francisco IN
March that LawIess saw indications which
he thinks will lead to the recovery OF De
Greaves's lost island. Two patches of dis
colored water. about 100 feet square, were
discovered. They were in Is degrees, 90
minutes, north latitude. and 1876 degrees, IL
minutes, west longitude.
There was a big sea running at the time.
SO Lawless did not stop his vesse! and make
a careful investigation of the spots He be-
lieves that they are groupings from De
Greaves's island. and that within a short
time the island itself may be located
Should the island ever be discovered Cap
tain De Greaves considers that he should
hold the title to the land. He states that he
took ample means to protect his interests
Immediately after finding the island, for as
soon as he arrived in San Francisco he re-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-04

tralia was running through Honolulu from
San Francisco to Australia. De Greaves met
Lawless again. Lawless was mate of the
mail steamer, and he recalled The acquaint-
ance formed in Fiji. De Greaves mentioned
the lost island to Lawless, and the younger
man became interested in the scheme of
hiding IT. They never met but the recovery
of De Greaves's Island was always the sub
ject of their conversation. Other people
heard of the lost island and took more than
passing interest In De Greaves's story. In
fact. Mr.. w. c. Peacock, a capitalist, OF
Honolulu. fiteed out two expeditions 10
search for the lost island.
A Mr.. MCGEE, a San Francisco capitalist,
also started several expeditions. but nothing
was ever seen of the island. Other private
enterprises vent in search OF the island
The United States photographic Depart
ment had been apprised Of the existence or
the island. and in September. 1859, the
United States ship. Albatross, made a brief
search for the island. Soundings were taken
along the ore hundred and thirty-siNth de-
gree of,west latitude, at intervals of about
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-04
An Opera Hash.

"A funny thing happened at the opsr.
last night Luckily. not many Of the audi.
ence noticed f."
What was it? Did the flies. com. mn,
into the house and get stuck on tho
'paper?'"
Il wish you wouldn't say thos. as,n,n.
things. Gufiey. I was speaking SERIOUSLY.
1t was Lohensrin,' you know. and the man
who played the Swan was the sam. man
that plays the DEVIL mean the dragon-in
'Siegfried.'
Il suppose he had too many beers aboard
but. at all events, he thought he was tn,
dragon instead of the swan, and let ONT a
terrific roar. outS
This ratified Lohengrin. who happened tn
De the tenor. who usually sings SIepfrieJ
and he went for the swan and stabbed n 70
the heart. as he was accustomed to doing
to the dragon" WIS
1T must have wrecked the whole scene"
Not at all. The rest of them kent on
singing and the orchestra was earning its
money all right. 1t was Wagner. anyway.
I saw Mrs. Boxer and the De Kolletay
girls after the performance, and they said
they had never enjoyed the Flying Dutch
man so much. Perhaps they referred to
the 'supe' in the swan"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-04

bourne, where events happened which
changed the entire course of his life. He
shipped as mate in the schooner General
Woiford, under of Captain Fuller.
Although ostensibly chartered for commer-
cial purposes by Lola Montez. the schooner
was soon turned. in reality, into a pleasure
craft. pure and simple. Lola MonteZ, the
dancer, had just completed a successful tour
of the Australian cities. and, in company
with her manager and other members Of
her suite. she decided to make a pleasure
trip from Melbourne.
II remember Lola Montez well indeed"
said Captain de Greaves. she was a very
handsome woman, and, but for a too fire.
quent appetite for champagne, she appeared
TO me to be a good-hearted woman. Her
idea was to first visit the Hawaiian Islands
and from there go TO Callao and then over
TO Lima. the captain and l thinking to get
a cargo of nitrates at Callao and search
for guano Islands on our way back to sgd
ney or Melbourne.
Il do not remeber the exact month, but
think it was in the first part of the year
that We discovered that island. 1t was
about nine o'clock in the morning, while
we were still north of the line, that we be-
gan to take the reckoning. when suddenly
two small peaks were seen about four and a
half miles due east of us. l knew in an
instant that we had discovered a new
island. for 1t was uncharted. We stood to
the leeward of the island, and l was rowed
ashore and made an examination of the
place.
ut was an island about a mile and a half
in length by a mile wide. and resembled a
saddle. on account of there being two peaks
at either end, rising to a height of from
sixty to one hundred feet. These elevations
were evidently marine peaks of rock. The
rest OF the island was of coral formation.
but was not surrounded by any reef that 1
could observe. Except for salt bushes. there
was practically nothing growing on the
island. although fish abounded in great
numbers.tu q nkklA laaRSD
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-04

servants. the cook. They can all be bought"
He thought OF his elegant valet.
He would do anything for a thousand
rubles. And the cook. too"
To quiet himself he poured out a glass Of
water from a decanter standing near his
bed. and saw a sediment on the bottom Of
the decanter
NO. they shall not kill ne this time"
he said.
ut Is true we all fight one another. with
out grace or mercy. but I can still fight.
IT will be more cautious and only eat the
dishes that my wife prepares. But no. not
even that She also knows that she will in
herit something. and her parents are al
ways asking her for money. I must do
something to prevent them from being BEN
Gifted by my death. I will change my will
and give them nothing. and tell them that
I have done So"
He lay down to sleep. but his thoughts
kept him awake.
He got up again. out on a bath robe and
whole fortune to charity.
When he had finished he thought OF his
valet and put himself in his place.
Now If I were a poor valet. getting 1850
rubles a year. and knew that close to my
room slept an old. rich man. what would
I do?
"I would do as 7 did with the merchant"
And he turned white from fright. He
went to lock his door. but the lock was out
of order. SO he put g great armchair against
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-04

IT can understand that others envy me-.
Everybody wants to succeed. but let them
fight. as I have lone.
DO your own fighting and help yourself;
do not wait for others to help you. Now
there is Alexander"
Suddenly he remembered how Alexander
had just told him that he could not get
along on the twenty thousand a year that
was his allowance; that he must have ten
thousand more.
And when 1 refused he was dissatisfied.
I am sure he expects to get everything
when 1 am dead"
The thought struck him that his son was
wishing his death.
Fight to conquer. I have fought and
killed the m~erchant-it was necessary that
he should die. that I might live. And
maybe my death IS necessary that my son
may have what he wants"
He sank down on his bed, but jumped up
again.
Eyes. I am IN his way; no matter how
much I give him. he will get more when
I am dead"
He thought of other conversations with
his son. and remembered that q few
days before he had talked OF medieval pol
sons that left no trace.
"If he could get sEch a poison. why
should not he give It to me? I am sure he
would. He has told me several times that I
do not manage my affairs well: that he
could do much better. Yes-a glass OF tea
and all would be over. He could bride the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-04
Where He Lost 1t.

What are you doing at this resort?'
Game for my health"
II thought that you were sick all of the
time that you were here last year.
so l was. l lost my health here, and I
have come back to find it."
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-04
The Pallbearer.

Quoth the mouse from his hole. as he
looked at the cat,
What is life but a fast fading vision7
When my time comes to die,
1 shall certainly try
To get to a region Elysian."
"Ah, me-" said the cat. pray talk not Of
DEATH;
This world is much brighter and fairer,
And yet, when you go.
I'll be happy to show
You how well l can act as 4 bearer"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-04

ported the matter to the Collector Of that
port. and after reaching Sydney reported
the discovery to the British Admiralty.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-04

While some are Jack OF all trades and
good at none" others are jack OF no trade
and good at nothing.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09

able. is very chic IN a little black-and-
white check of Zibiline. Her skirt Is
very long and very full and there are lit
tie panels in white stitched in black upon
IT. extending northward from her feet
about six inches. Panels reach from the
belt downward at each side of the skirt
Her jacket is n little check to match
her skirt; and there is a wide collar with
a deep lapel-iike front with a sailor col a
in the back stitched with black. She wear
this over n shirt waist of very beautifully
embroidered lawn.
y wonderful hat of black surrounded by
white roses. all small, the hat worn back
from the face. tops this pretty suit.
What a pity you cannot grow on epid7r-
mis- adapted to the weather. But here We
go on. with the same skin forever and for
ever. no matter what the time of year or
the trend of the fashions. The trimmings
for spring VIII be openwork insertions and
net and filet lace with appliqued figures
upon II. ard lace insertion. These most
positively lock sheer, no matter how the
March winds blow, and your bodice of
broadcloth. warm, neat and comfortall=.
will. like IS not. he cut away all across
the yoke and openwork set in.
\ New York belle. beautifully gowned in
tan colored cloth. with a Russian bodice
hagging over the belt and Il throat cIIt
down 10 a point to show nlet lace. cut in V
shape. whispered to another girl on the
avenue that her first bit of lingerie was 4
red flannel anointed with vaseline, over
which she slipped her silk fiannels and her
chamois jacket. 1t seems almost like n lt-
IL trick of dress this adapt.r nurself TO
the seasons moods. doesn't Z
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09
i MISS SELVA ARNOLD IS THE
SMALLEST TEACHER IN ILLINOIS

Special Correspondence Of The Sunday Republic.
Alto Pass. Ill. March S.-M,ss SeIva Ar
mold of this city Is probably the smallest
schoolma'am in Illinois. She is slightly more
than 4 feet tall and of slight build. She
teaches the Rhodes School,. four miles south
of Alto Pass. The school is located a few
rods from Clear Creek. Miss Arnold boards
at a farmhouse on the opposite side Of this
stream. Ordinarily. crossing the creek is a
simple task. but after n heavy rain it is
almost sure death to man or beast to get
caught in its swift cirrent. During a recent
%downpour of rain Miss Arnold found her
self separated from her boarding place by
a wide and extremely boisterous young
river. As there was no house on the east
side. where she could spend the night. she,
in company with three OF the large boys.
were forced to walk two miles downstream
to a ford. There the boys inpravised a
pack-saddie of their hands and carried her
across. After another two-mile walk. she
reached her hotel almost frozen. Miss
Arnold teaches one of the largest country
schools in this county. and. In spite of her
small stature. keeps good order.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09

all the way around, and OF sweep length
in the back. actually lying six inches upon
the floor. and she will acquire a sudden
height and carriage that surprise you.
Quite the most delightful gown seen Of
late-and you must call many gowns
delightful this year-is enc In beige CASH
mere. trimmed with black. Its waist is
box plated. being laid in FIVE narrow
plaits from the chin to the belt. and eacn
plat trimmed with fancy buttons some
thing like a glorified Norfolk. The sleeves
are baggy ut the elbow. but very tight
above and below. They are extremely long
and sweep the tin of the thumb.
The skirt is long. of course. and there
Is a trimming of black passementerie around
the foot. with the passementerie set in n
ruching Of black satin Just the thing to
gather the dust. but what care women for
that this year?
My Easter hat is not n poke. but yours
ought to be. You are petite and can do
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09
BREATHING EXERCISE
FOR INSOMNIA.

We laugh at the Chinese for bandagins
their women's feet. We laugh At the
Flathead Indians for bandaging their
babies' skulls. These are familiar instances
of the great truth that few of us have a
sense of humor. For what better evidence
Of It's lack could there be than for one
cripple to jeer at another on the score OF
his deformity?
For instance. how many Of US ever give
our lungs a full draft Of the fresh air
that Ia the life of the whole body!
Ne all know what our lungs are for. We
all breathe at least thirty times q minute.
Yet We practically never breathe with al
our lungs: never breathe properly.
We don't bandage out feet. at least not
quite so tightly and unhealthfully as do the
Chinese women. although We have little to
boast of in the matter Of covering our
feet. We don't bandage our brains. At
least no. the outside of them. But We do
deliberately bandage our lungs. not only
with improper restraints OF clothing. but
also By sitting improperly and by permit
ting the breathing muscles to become
II is possible for a man to exercise Ms
whole body, to keep 1t strong and Wen.
simply by breathing properly Every chnd
should be taught to breathe and to get m
to the habit of filling the whole lung space
at each inhalation and Of emptying 1t COM
pletely at each exhalation- go
Do you know there is no better way OF
getting to sleep soon after going to bed
than BY breathing properly? Here Is a spec
linen breathing exercise
Push away your pillow and lie nat upon
your back with your muscles relaxed
Slowly draw in the deepest breath possible.
hold IL for four seconds. then slowly ex-
pei it until your chest and abdomen nave
collapsed.
Repeat this until you are tired or fan
asleep.
There are scores OF ways of varying MS
exercise. You will think many of them out
as YOU practice. But this Is the essential.
OF course. it is assumed that you sleep with
your bedroom windows open.