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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-19
For Saturday, May 3:
1.-THE STORY OF A CAT.

THE STORY OF A CAT
What do you suppose a cat thinks of grownups and
all the things they do? Get down close to the ground
in writing on this topic and imagine yourself cat:
see the world through cats eyes; remember that
weeds and shrubs forests to them, that fyou
to be found in them The real "cat" point of view is
the secret Of this topic. The papers must be in the
hands OF. the editor
Not Later Than Monday Evening, Aprif:2s,
AIS O'Clock. They must be strictly original written
in ink, side only OF the paper. not than
300 words length less than 100. marked with the
number of words and each signed with the grade
school, and, address of the writer The papers
must not be rolled
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sacrificed private duties the Of humanity
critical moment called forth
admlrng eyes, Her best given day in obscure
home amidst routine Of daily duties routine above which
she hoped to rise. this owy oiled
bravely halo has been shed by distinguished
halo so lustrous that we finger over its beauty.
Other have toiled faithfully she; others
have sent forth with the impress of their great
yet let this most luminous held before the
of all Americans call forth their Let
this humble greatness be inspiration to others whose
only sweetness must be unseen let it
kind that their most honored the by
sons hands, Julia johnson
A Twelfth Grade.
East Side High School,
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Minneapolis Topics.
For Saturday, 4pril rs:

IAN IDEAL ARBOR DAY WHAT? WHY?"
ArboI Day has to be such school "day'' that
it is time to think of what would make celebration
of the day that would be IDEAL nearly perfect If
you have ideas of different celebrations than any you
have seen describe them carefully, for they may be
of real sometime If you think you have already
ideal celebration of the day, describe that.
All of the points should be chosen with some definite
plan in mind, and this "why must be answered. The
papers must be in the hands Of the editor
Not Later Than Monday Evening, April Fl,
At o'clock. They must be strictly original written
in ink. side only OF the paper, not than
300 words in length less than 10 marked with the
number of words and each signed with the grade,
school. name and address of the writer The
must not be rolled.
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To Preserve Our Honor.

CFionorabie Mention)
OF ali the who have served their country Harriet
Beecher Stowe is the most deserving of honor.
The United States when founded, supposed to stand
for freedom but before Of century old it
began to disgrace itself by the Importation slaves This
disgrace became the nineteenth century
progressed Not only slaves imported but they
also cruelty treated But the crisis when Lincoln
made president About this time Stowe
who was strongly opposed to slavery published her book
called "Uncle Toms Cabin in which forth the
haships and unjust punshmens which the slaves endured
Thousands and thousands of copies
pie became interested in the freeing of the slaves
after reading this book Joined the northern and
fought in the civil by which the slaves
freed Harriet Beecher Stowe
only because she used her influence in freeing the slaves
but also because helped preserve
country. Ethel Setnan,
Seventh Grade. 2724 Grand Avenue.
Whittier School
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One of the Best of Men.
Honorable Mention.)

In regard to putting the head of noted OF
our country the postage stamp it is opinion that
has sufficiently distinguished herself to rank with
Washington Lincoln and others honored Our country
young and have been busy making homes
to have made much history However if is to
receive that Mary Washington mother
of first president She finest characters
it from her that Washington inherited his noble quail
tes and it her teaching which formed his mind and
moral character, him the best, well
of the of capable of giving such
a to his country is worthy of honor.
Eighth Grade, Alice AnsWorth,
Logan School. lilo Knox Avenue N.
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A Pioneer of Education.
Honorable Mention.)

Honorable Mention)
Among all the noble self sacrificing American
Mary Lyon holds the place of honor in my heart.
Let think of the time when it questionable for
to know than read write cipher. How all
this has changed Now the world gladly welcomes i'll
her phanhropic work Mary did not accomplish her
work in little while. Oh no! For how many had
she not thought and worked, and how times did it
not almost impossible did give
and in Mount Hoyoke Female Seminary
the result of her good
than fair that the show their
probation for her by having the
United States postage stamps Maud Peterson,
A Seventh Grade, 1926 Thirteenth Avenue S.
Greeley School,
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A Real, Red Heroine.

My selection woman's head for the next issue OF
stamps for the United States of America native red girl
the first heroine this representative
the first inhabitants for her virtues for
although Indian kind hearted enough know
that it cruel to take Captain John Smiths life in that
babarous she pleaded his life and at last threw
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PICTURE PUZZLE

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While
accompanied of his
hem
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herself in the path of the coming blow to save this
paeface, not because she loved him, for history
tells she married English gentleman, John
Rolfe, but because she loved humanity.
She always friend of the white settlers.
and yet she chung to her Indian tribe But at last,
breaking away from it. she sailed for England tc
enjoy the old world. There she made trusting.
loving, courageous wife; and many people of our
nation proudly trace their ancestry back to Poca-
hontas, the Indian princess and daughter of Pow
hatan, chief of an Indian tribe in Virginia.
The placing Of this beautiful woman's face upon
a stamp would be small and tardy recognition
of all the red has lost in this fair land Of
Seventh Grade, Clara Shepley,
Greeley School. 2007 Chicago Avenue.
Clever Mrs. Murray.
Among the noted women who have done much
good is Mrs. Murray. She detained General Howe,
by entertaining him for several hours. AS he rode
by she called him in, and asked him to accept the
refreshments she had set before him. She must
have been very clever to be able to detain him.
Mrs. Murray then asked him to walk around as he
might something of interest to him.. She: led
him to upper window and showed him Put
mans army vanishing in the distance. By her
delaying General Howe the Americans en-
abled to hold Forts Lee and Washington
3 Sixth Grade, Grace Linehan
Garfield School. 2426 Fifth Avenue S..
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Dear to All America.

Dear All America.
The who should be honored is Dolly Madison.
One day the British sailed the destroy White
House, which building Everybody
city except Mrs Dolly Madison She everything
destroyed she dug hole by the White House. then
into the building took picture Washington
wife, silver and the Declaration of Independence
saved them putting the smaller things
ering them She should things
mentioned above very dear all America.
A Fifth Grade, = Allen Dewars,
Longfellow School, 1854 Twenty third Avenue S.
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A Princess and a Lady.

A Princess a Lady.
Other nations have wonens faces their stamps
should not the United States
in other country? We have noted literary women
women who have been honored in many ways. -
There is woman who should hold place in his
tory Pocahontas daughter of the Chief
Men in England in her time idealized her. making
and fine LADY, in time historians been
prised and indignant finding she not the
romance but simple Indian maiden. She her life
was, and in her unframed She
the steadfast friend helper colony
town, and that is why her life should of
The story OF her saving Captain John Smith throwing
herself upon him when her father about the
death blow is doubted but there she
saved the colony from starvation Tradition has made
extremely Beautiful butte Judge from her portrait she could
not have possessed such beauty, though there
her large black eyes and straight, black hair.
John Rolfe tried to teach her. and what natural
than that this the white people love
Englishman Her marriage to John Rofe benefited
colony because it made peace with the Indians.
By putting this woman's face upon the stamps, the
United States would not only be paying tribute
to a nation whom it has not always Justly treated
Eighth Grade, Bessie Daniels,
Emerson School. $40 Hennepin Avenue.
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honored She country of birth;
and in heart there the Of that
and loyalty that day make her soldier and
a heroine.
Her husband appointed gunner in the army; Molly
determined to follow him. when he marched off to the
she went the battle field she carried water to her
soldiers little spring which
obtained the water at the bottom of the hill There
had been fierce charge of the cavalry Just she
perishng she her husband fall mortay wounded
Rushing forward she heard officer wheel back the
gun There's here it," Checking the binding
Molly threw pail
of the I fire it, she said and taking her place
gunners his place
day The story the brave toa
in
serve my husbands gun, she said.
Molly, Molly, with eyes so true.
Molly Molly. here's to you!
Sweet honor's roll will be richer
To hold the name of Molly Pitcher
The day General Greene sought for Molly and took
her General Washington who praised her for her
her then there with the commission of
sergeant in the continental army. y
soldier befal:
And since she has played mans full part.
A mans reward for her loyal heart:
And Sergeant Molly Pitchers
Be writ heneeforth on the shield Of fame.
A Sixth Grade, Marie Wilcox,
Blaine School. 1924 Washington Avenue N.
Men Had Failed.
{Honorable MentionD ss.s@
heroine Frietchie. When all Others
men, that tme had forsaken their ensign and banner
she, woman look into the enemys
cruelty of the confederates had reached her but
just flag stayed up? All the others
had taken their flags hers only left hang
in the town. and its the only who dared
her love for the union But say she is not
we'll known. Make her known Send picture all
make her Let the world know what
brave have in the grand old union
B Sixth Grade Leslie Lyons.
Monroe School. S27 Twenty-second Avenue S.
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she did ought honored having picture
2 A Sixth Grade. Samuel Stenson.
Lowell School. 2219 Upton Avenue N.
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Woven by Other Hands.

Gail that I hope to be my angel mother;
blessings her Thus spoke of the greatest
of presidents in loving and beautiful tribute to the
mother who had him fully with realization
Of what she had him.
the most familiar stories American biography
lowly home in the he highest honor
nation could give The guiding inspiration of the
ndomtable efforts which it cost the helpful influence
another-his ssangei mother
It has frequently been the custom to greatly
those who have been conspicuous who
themselves for remarkable quality Lncon
stepnGother did neither She sought recognition
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Charming Mrs. Dolly.

Dorothy Payne Madison, the wife of President James
Madison. deserves her her
stamps Her charming her frankness and light
hearedness brought only friends Of
admirers to her side
1t in Madisons second term that finally
declared 1872 time against
England During this she wrote letters to her
sisters telling the actions Madison
to hold council Of Numerous friends begged
the city because the British going it,
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con the Shield of Fame"
(Honorable Mention)
Among American Molly Pitcher stands first to be
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Exceedingly Helpful Worl

In my opinion the brave woman whom the sol
pper ders Molly Pitcher should honored by
o OF mis- having photograph of her head put
postage stamps At the time her husband
killed she was carrying water and food to the
wounded and dying who lying all around She had been
doing this exceedingly helpful work during of the hard
fought battle Of Monmouh-which had lasted all day-and
tired but she steadily until the death OF
the she loved compelled her face the his
place. think that other
courage and devotion brave Molly Pitcher.
Eighth Grade, Neal Lansing
Horace Mann School S.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-22
NEW SCHOOLS IN CUBA.

Since the American occupation Of
Cuba 5000 new schools have been open
ed. and many reforms have been
brought about in their educational
system. Some idea Of their work can
be obtained from their exhibit at the
Pan American Exposition. for which
they were awarded Ave gold and four
silver medals. This Is certainly Won
derful record. and one We should all
be proud OF. There is also a wonder
ful record behind Hostetter's Stomach
Bltters. the famous American remedy
for indigestion dyspepsia, hatulency,
bIlliousness, nervousness and insomnia.
II you are troubled with any Of these
ailments we would urge you to try 1t.
1t Is also a splendid blood purifier and
should be in every household. Our
private stamp is over the neck Of the
bottle.
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Personal Mention.

w. C. Parsons. OF San Francisco. Is
In Astoria.
Mrs. G. q. carruthers IL spending a
few days In the city.
Professor Lsmke, the plano tuner Of
svensen, was working In the city yes
terday.
Charles A. Payne. Of Chinook. came
over yesterday and went to cathlamet
last night
Mrs. A. r. Johns. OF San Francisco,
and Mrs. " Harris, Of Oregon City,
are on Visit to their father, J. w.
Conn. Of this city.
Mrs. John Chaser. II. NJ. Brayne.
John Casey, Mrs William Warnstafr.
Mr.. Baumgartner, Sebastian Glaser
and number Of other olneyftes were
In Astoria yesterday.
II. u. Mudford. popular soldier
from Fort Candy, received his dis
charge yesterday and went up on the
night boat TO Portland and viii go
from there to Seattle To engage in
business.
Professor Lyman went up on the
night boat to Portland to attend the
meeting OF the Historical Society.
which meets there today. He thought
the principal business before the So
ciety would be the discussion Of the
Lewis and Clark exposition.
Judge Sol Smith and w. r. Turney.
OF South Bend. arrived oh yesterdays 3
boat from the north side and spent the
night In the city. The Judge is a
prominent lawyer but is not out on
legal business. He will visit his broth
er at Grays river, who recently came
TO this country from Kansas and viii
then go 10 Cathlamet. Mr., Turney,
who Is a prominent lumber man In
South Bend, Is over on business.
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CHURCH SERVICES TOMORROW

Regular services at the First Con-
grcgatlonal church at II a, m. and 1:sO
-. m. Christian Endeavor Sunday
evening at $50; Sunday school at
1918: mid-week prayer meeting and
Bible reading Wednesday evening at
7;3O. A hearty welcome to all
Presbyterian church. Services as us
ual tomorrow. Theme of the morning
sermon THE Lord Hath Need of Him. ="
In the evening the pastor will preach
the last sermon OF the series on re-
llgion; theme, What Is My Religion?'
A very cordial invitation is extended
to all.
There will be no preaching services
tomorrow at the Swedish Lutheran
church The pastor will spend Sunday
in Chinook. Sunday school at $3.50 as
usual, On Monday and Tuesday even-
ings there will be held services appro-
pirate to Holy week. The one on Mon
day win be for the young people, es-
pecially.
At the Baptist church next Sunday
sermons will be preached on the follow
ing topics: THE Antidote for Trou-
ble," and "A Call to Activity" A
cordial welcome is extended to all,
Tomorrow, Rev. Harold oberg will
present some suggestions and helpful
thoughts to his congregations In the
Methodist church AT II a. M, He Is
Here" At 1880 p. M, 'The Conspiracy
of Love" A most cordial invitation
to attend is extended to all.
Saturday night, March 2S, at the
Salvation Army hall, Lieutenant Mary
Hornshuh will give the thrilling story
OF her conversion and how she Joined
the army. On Sunday night Captain
Mary Parker will tell something of
her experience both before and after
she Joined the Salvation Army.
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II. y, Gle. who recently returned 70
Chinook, upon being asked what he
would DO about the matter OF persons
sauattlng on the Ole property at Chi.
nook, replied that he would soon con.
suit lawyer He did no, appear TO
10 excited over the matter.
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other IL expected to ,be returned soon
a. the matter has been referred 70 the
commanding officer at Fort Candy. II
" the FIRST case In the history of Chi
nook In which a sociai event has Prov
en- O failure.
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The Morning Astorian
TELEPHONE aol.
ToDAY's WEATHER.

PORTLAND. March 2i.--4Wcstern
Oregon and Western Washington
ahowora. south to west winds, East.
ern Oregon. Eastern Washington ma
ldaho~-eioudy with occasional threat.
onlng aouth TO west winds.
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For n few days We offer some very
low prices on Packard and Smiths
French and Italian prunes. Call and
nee them johnson Broa
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-22

The home Of Dr, r. L. Ball was In
vaded by crowd of merrymakers last
evening to tho complete surprise Of
the popular dentist. The successful
event was engineered by his young
daughter Miss Faye. in honor OF his
5sth birthday.
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. a
| A gentleman was In the city last
night from syensen, looking for aher-
IN Anyille for the purpose Of getting
protection In that section against
smallpox. He stated that visitors were
frequenting Davis place and that his
case was virulent one Of smallpox
and citizens are uneasy for fear that
the contagion will be strewn through
out the community. The citizen was
Informed that the sheriff was power
less In the matter under the present
law, but said II be could nnd tom"
he would fix the matter 50 as to pro-
tect the citizens, but at last accounts
the sheriff had not been found.
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joyable evening was spent. The party
consisted OF about twenty couples, and
returned to the city shortly after mid
night.
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center. Wilson slime: right guard. Carl
Ross; left guard, walter Mayo.
The Republicon primary election for
the purpose OF electing delegates 10
The county convention which convenes
in Astoria March 20, takes place today
and Republicans are expected 10 come
out and cast full vote. There may
be n number Of candidates before the
convention and now IN the dime for the
idividuai voters to signify their wish
es. The delegates sent 10 the county
convention are only servants for those
who send them. II voters iag back
and do not vote II IL too late 10 COM
plain afterwards for II will be- their
own negligence II things do not come
out TO suit them. The polls will be
open between the hours Of / y. in. and
y. m. today and all are entitled TO n
vote
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-22

An interesting game Of basket ball
was played yesterday afternoon at
the old A. II, C. gymnasium between
the boys and girls teams OF the high
School. The girls team put up much
better game yesterday than, on the
previous Friday, and soon they win be
quite as proficient as the boys. The
boys won yesterday by a score OF 2S
to s, The teams lined up as follows;
Glrls-Right forward, Mabel Taylor;
left forward, Lucille Cole; center Mary
Warneld and ella Nowlen; right guard.
Winnie Van Dusen; left guard, Jennie
Nowien. Boys-Right forward, Louis
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The Democratic county convention
viii meet at o'clock this afternoon.
Tm meeting will bs held nj the court
house The date for the Citizens con-
vention has not yc, been fixed. but
the county central committee is ex.
pseted 10 meet within few days and
settle this matter.
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A nasty northwestern prevailed yes
terday and the bar was unusually
rough. The steamship Elder arrived
off the Heads from san Francisco
during the afternoon. but Captain
Randall determined to remain outside
over night. owing to the condition OF
the weather The Elder will reach port
this morning The steamer Lakme
arrived yesterday from San Francisco
and succeeded In reaching port, The
Dovenby Hall left up the river, where
she will load grain for the United
Kingdom, Otherwise, there We're on
movements along the waterfront yes-
terday, .f.
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Call Main ssi Tor your coal require
mcnis, orders promptly alled,
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Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
II 1t falls to cure. e. w. Groves sig
nature Is on each box. 25c.
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For u good hand soap try hand Sap
olio.~ Johnson Bros,
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Try our preferred stock OF poachcs,
sliced for eream,-~Johnson Bios.
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CASTOR sells feed. grain and hay.
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The suggestion that nrs, and second
bowling teams be arranged for at the
Irving and Commercial Clubs was
favorable commented on yesterday by
devo,ccs OF the sport Whether or not
II viii be convenient TO hold any more
contests Is probclmatical, but It Is
hoped by bowlcrs other games viii be
played at the expiration OF the present
series The Commercial alleys are to
BE- repaired before the next games and
there should be difference In the
scoring on Wednesday night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-22

The reserved seat sale for the Jessie
Shirley Company opens this morning
at Griffin 4 Reeds. Fishers opera
house Monday night should be crowd
ed To the doors. This year the Shir-
ley Company seems TO have reached Its
zenith and Is doing an immense bust
ness breaking all records ever made
by any repertoire company. The open
Ing bin will be the comedy drama "A
Young Wife" II In melo-dramatIc
story OF New York life. us 1t may be
seen any day running gaunt. from the
saloons Of the four hundred. to the
dens OF the East Side. Stirring si,u-
atlons and unexpected cllmaexs abound
which keep the audience on the qui
vIyc of expectancy. while bright
vein Of comedy relieves Intensity and
causes good humor TO prevail through
out,