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Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-02-13
Proud of His Position.

One of the Scottish regiments in
South Africa has for its regimental pet
a huge male ostrich, which has proved
itself on several occasions friend in
deed. Its first appearance came about
in this way. A party had been sent to
destroy a farm house that had been the
hiding place of the assassins of several
been emptied of its occupants. the
horses and cattle driven off, fearful
noise was heard coming from little
outhouse at the other end of the house
On opening the door. out stalked the
huge bird quite bewildered. Some pro-
posed shooting it, but by general con-
sent it was to be allowed to GO 1t
followed the party, and at once install
ed himself as one of them. They fed
him with part of their own rations, and
petted him all round. He loves to
march at the head of a party of the
regiment, and if the regiment is on the
road he is sure to be at the head of the
column.
On outpost duty he is a valuable
scout, and gives timely warning of ap-
preaching danger. Twice has he saved
the picquet from being cut off, and he
is looked on by all as a real hero.
He had been christened by the name
of "Bobs," and knows his name well.
The regiment does not know what to
do with him when the war is at an end,
but hope to bring him home.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-02-13
A ONE. SIDED WOOING.


70 z was big-limbed brown
J0l faced man, and somehow he
looked awkward amid the gilt
tering artificiality of ballroom. He
was just the sort of being one asso-
ciated with big game hunting and the
wild regions of the earth. He seemed
as much out of place at dance as a
rice pudding in a Partisan menu.
Miss Bainbridge!'
"Mr. Carlyonw
The mans voice was apologetic, the
girls frankly amazed.
Fancy finding you at dancer! the
girl went on, after the first flush of sur
prise had died natural death.
Yes, it's not much in my line. But
the fact is-well, | came to see you"
ITO see me?
Yes, | wanted to ask your advice
on a subject that has been worrying
me great deal. You're about the only
girl | know whom | thought l could
tackle without fear of being laughed
at Can you give me a dancer
Millicent Bainbridge could hardly
help smiling at the almost boyish man
ner in which the sunburnt young giant
voiced his semi-apologetic avowal.
II shall be delighted" she said, sweet
iy. What shall it be?"
20, don't care-I mean | do care,
only can't dance, so it can be polka,
waltz, or what you will. But | know
you're goSd dancer. so it had better
be one you don't mind sitting out"
Shall we say number six, polka?"
Number six arrived in due course. By
that time Millicent was devoured with
curiosity TO know what Carlyon could
possibly want to ask her advice about.
How big and handsome and frank he
was! So different to the usual run of
men encounted in London ballroom.
Carlyon bore his partner away in tri-
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-02-13
DU MAURIER'S NOVELS.
Harry Furniss' Talk an Indirect Cause
of Their Creation.

Henry Furniss, the caricaturist,
writes as follows in Harper's of his
acquaintance with George du Maurier:
"It is a curious fact that | really
never had a seat allotted to me at the
Punch table; always sat In Du Maui
rier's, except on the rare occasions
when he came 10 the dinner, when |
moved up one 1t was always treat
to have Du Maurier at the table He
was by far and away the cleyerest
conversationalist of his time ever
met; his delightful repartees were so
neat and effective, and his daring chaff
and his criticisms so bright and re-
freshing
"Du Maurier's extremely clever con
versation struck me the moment
Joined the staff of Punch. AS | went
part of his way to Hampstead we
sometimes shared our cab, and in one
of these Journeys ! mentioned my CON
viction that he, in my mind, was a
great deal more than a humorous ar
tist, and If he would only take up the
pen seriously the world would be all
the more indebted to him. He told me
that Mr.. James had for some time said
nice things of a similar character
about ten days afterward | received
letter saying that my conversation
has had an effect upon him, and that
he was starting his first novel. So per-
haps the world Is really indebted to
me, indirectly, for the pleasure of read
ing Peter Ibbetson' and Trilby.' The
fact is that he had, with Burnand and
myself, just visited Paris, the first
time he had set foot in the gay city
since his youth. Many things he saw
had impressed him. and Peter Ibbet-
SON was the result"
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-02-13
Diminishing in Stature.

When a man ceases to grow he begins
to diminish. Such is the conclusion at
which a German physician has arrived,
after several months careful study OF
the subject of human height. Men, so
it is asserted, begin to grow smaller in
their thirty-fifth year, and women a
little before they are 40 Men, however,
stop growing when they are 30, and for
five or six years their stature remains
stationary. Then it decreases, at first
very slowly. but afterward more rap
idly
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-02-13
JOHN BROWNS BIRTHPLACE.
Movement Started to Perpetuate Old
New England Farmhouse.

NeW EHRIhHU HrH HOHst'
An association, called the John Brown
Association, has been formed for the
purpose of purchasing and preserving
the old homestead at Torrington, Conn,
where John Brown, the noted abolition
list and martyr, was born. The house
has stood untenanted for many years
and relic hunters have carried away
many of its fixtures, but an end is TO be
placed to this vandalism by the associa-
ton.
The Brown homestead has been in ex-
istence a century and half and has
been the dwelling place of many fam
lilies who tried to eke out an existence
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-02-13
HOW THE OTHER BAND WON.

They Made the "Silent" Member of a
Rival Organization Noisy One.
81 once belonged to a country band
when l was a youngster," said the talk
ative man. "It was great sport, and
no man has really lived unless he has
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-02-13
He Could Wait.

Here's the devil to pay" exclaimed
the old man, coming In with a handful
of bills.
Don't worry about him. dear" said
the wife. He knows that you'll settle
with him hereafter" Constitu.
ton.
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Carlyon rose somewhat heavily.

"Ah, well. he cried I've made an
idiot of myself for nothing"
For nothing? Am | nothing?"
The young man paused. Something
in Millicent's dancing eyes awoke COM
prehension in his mind, absolutely un-
used as he was to the bewitching CO.
quetries of the sex capricious.
You're not laughing at me, MILL
cent?" he asked soberly.
Millicent grew grave in moment.
mo, you dear, darling old simpleton," "
she answered in n voice that made Carl
yon's pulses quicken; there, how does
that strike you for lead?"
And that was all Dick Carlyon's WOO
ing.-Cnicago Tribune
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-02-13
Expensive.

Mr.. Binwed-I'd like to have hold of
the fellow who invented those long
coats for women.
Mr.. Nebb-Why?
Mr.. Binwed-Why? Great Scott!
they cost twice as much as one half as
long.-Boston Post.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-02-13
Not to Be Expected.

81 don't see how he can expect to sue
ceed as an author. Why, he can't write
common sense"
He doesn't have to. All his stories
are in dialect" ct."-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-02-13
Patient Jane.

Jane always looks under the bed for
a burglar"
"Did she ever zee one?"
mo But she lives in hopes" -Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-02-13

afford
be held
body will
holding unlghed candle
easily
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-02-13

What has become of the old-fash.
ioned child that "made faceaT
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-02-13

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Spelling BUSINESS.

The Young Reporter Thought he Was
Going to Get a Story.
One Sunday evening a young re-
porter called to see the lady he was
counting. She met him at the door
with a colorless face.
ooh, Toni" she cried, in an agi-
tated voice. eve have had such a
scarel Ma was coming downstairs
and she caught her foot in the carpet
and went the whole length"
"Hold on" shouted the excited
youth, diving into his hip pocket for
his notebook, while he whipped outa
pencil from another recess. "Now,
go onl go on, Maud go on, but be
calm! For heavens sake, be calml
Kill herr"
Gracious, mol"
"Break herneck? Crush her skull?
Be calm, be calml Forthe sake Of the
Peddleton Gazette, be calml"
"Why, Tom," gasped the girl,
frightened by his impetuosity, ct
wasn't seriousI 1t was"
wasn't serious?" he gasped, in
turn. "Do you mean to say she didn't
break anything after all that fuss?"
"Why, certainly not. She never
hurt herself a bit"
"Well," exclaimed the youngman,
with an expression of disgust on his
face, as he sadlyrestored the book and
pencil to their places, "that's all a
woman knows about businessp-
London Tit-Bits.
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COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
HELD AT THE NEW GRAND OPERA
HOUSE FRIDAY MORNING.

Commencement exercises for the
class Of 1902 we're held at the New
Grand opera house Friday morning,
beginning at ten o'clock. The house
was packed with patrons and friends
of the school and interest was intense
throughout the services.
Seated on the stage were the class
members, Superintendent Phillips,
the Rev, DR.. Given and Elder Fred
V. Loos, the latter of Liberty. The
class members were Misses Blanche
Wilkerson Fulkerson, Sallie Florence
Shouse, Agnes Mcdonald Wilson,
Jessie Edna Green, Susan Porter
Yates, Mary Blair Gordon and Mr..
Basil Manly. Distinguishing marks
on the programme indicated that the
first honor had been conferred upon
Miss Fulkerson and the second upon
Miss Gordon.
The services were opened with a
chorus by the high school entitled
"Holy, Holy" which was followed by
an invocation OF divine blessing by
the Rev. DR.. Given.
Elder Loos, one Of Missouri's most
gifted orators, who was to deliver the
class address, was introduced by
Superintendent Phillips, who stated
that the speakers reputation as an
orator and a thinker was too well
known to need commentator or
eulogy from him.
Mr. LoOs then began the delivery
OF one Of the prettiest and most
appropriate addresses heard in Lex
ington during the season Of school
and college closing. He spoke with
az ease that was charming and a
delivery q a 00rdered on perfection.
His address wa in~terspersed with
many humorous stories, illustrative
Of points made, strong rebuke having
been administered to the old fogy
who goes about telling how things
were done when he was a boy. These
grumbliug ~dissenters and objectors to
all things progressive we're dubbed
century plants by the speaker,
who made a strong plea in proof OF
the correctness Of title 10 this par
ticular case. A strong plea was
made for education, not for the mere
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sake OF preparing the boy or girl to
dollars 10 future life but rather
TO round out character aud build
safely for the future OF our common
country. Reference was made to the
changes that are taking place almost
daily in educational work, as dis.
covery, scientific and otherwise, is
made, pointing to the logical cOnclu-
sion that II we would succeed we
must keep pace with the times. To
lag behind meant ignominious failure.
The speaker declared himself favora-
Bile to compulsory education, wisely
assuming that in the education Of
the masses lies the future glory Of
American institutions.
At the conclusion Of Elder Loos'
address and following a brief talk Of
advice to the class by the superlnten-
dent, Mr.. Phillips, the graduates were
presented with their diplomas. Ger
tificates were given to those who had
finished the grammar course and the
services came to a close.
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of are enjoyment to those who were
fortunate enough to be in attendance.
Every seat in this pretty temple Of
Thespus was occupied and SO enter
tanning was the programme that
many stood during the evening.
The first feature of the entertain.
ment was a comedy, entitled 1.-THE
Mouse Trap" and the rendition was
creditahle to every member Of the
cast. The INTELLIeENCER will not
individualize but say ''well done" to
each of the school girls who took
part. The characters and imper-
senators are appended:
Mrs. Somers : Miss Sallle Shouse
Mr.. Willis Campbell : Mr.. M. Hicklin
Mrs. Bemis Miss Blair Gordon
Mrs. Curwen : : Miss Edna Green
Mrs. Miller : Miss Blanche Fulkerson
Mrs. Roberts : : Miss Agnes Wilson
Jane Miss Kathleen Doran
An enhancing number on the pro-
gramme was a trio overture by Misses
Bailey, Stier and Lyons, while Miss
Mary McFadin read "The Lost
S~pectacles" In a manner that amused
and fascinated all.
A paper, ''The Debating Society, .
read by Miss Mary Greene, showed
evidence Of intelligent preparation
aud the rendition of a piano solo
(a) Murmurlng zephyrs and (b) Valse
Arabesque, rendered by Miss Joe
Hinesley, called out vigorous applause.
A reading-(a) cat Aunty's House.
and (b) "The Society Boy, :" by Miss
Susan Porter Yates, was merltorlous
and was followed by the spectacular
feature Of the evening, a drill, "The
States and Territories, I" by she stu
dents of the high school. The boys
and girls, arrayed in the national
colors, which always blend SO beau
tifullY and never fail to touch the
heart that beats with patriotic love
Of country, we're divided of into
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American commonwealth, the seeds
Of public education sown 10 earlier
days have brought forth a bountiful
harvest in every state until we rest 10
peace, imbued with the knowledge
that the masses OF the people are able
to distinguish between right and
wrong aud that the ship Of state sails
DER tranquil seas, guided by the hand
Of education.
Standing out in grand and glorious
distinction among the states Of the
union in the matter Of educating Its
people is the magnificent common
wealth Of Missouri, the brightest star
of them all, with a school fund
superior to that Of any other state Of
the confederation. Her hills aud
valleys are dotted with school houses
and the taxpayer meets the expense
with a smile upon his face, born Of the
knowledge that education is a power
for peace, prosperity and safety and
that on the historic tablet of future
years will be written the glorious
history Of what this state has done
for her boys and girls.
In the public school system of this
state there is a commendable rivalry
among the various towns and cities,
which has led to the highest perfec-
tion 10 pedagogy. And we are proud
to say that at the top Of the column
stands Lexington, distinctly a city Of
schools. Here education is priced
above all earthly possessions and to
excel in the public schools is to win
distinction. The schools, taught in
four commodious buildings which
stand out boldly In testimony Of the
progressiveness Of our people, are
under the general supervision Of Prof.
C. A. Phillips, one Of Missouris most
thorough educators. His is a splendid
system of imparting knowledge to
the youth Of the city, made almost
perfect 10 the line Of good results by
his corps Of able assistants, Misses
Florence Arnold, Annie Allen, Mary
Hale, Louise Chandler, Mamie Shaw,
Genevieve Russell, Mary McClelland,
Susie Afford, Kate Drysdale, Margie
Vaughan, Mary Rulings, Maggie
Spears and Matte Bandon. Messrs.
B. T. John, Geo. P. Venable, B. 7.
Wiley, AL Winkler, Joseph L. Long
and T. ]. Bandon comprise the board
of education for the district and each
favors the education Of the young
from a standpoint of sound govern
mental policy.
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groups representing the groups Of
states 10 accordance with geographical
lines; and for each al appropriate
vocal selection was rendered. For
the New England States sin An Old
New England Village" was a pretty
chorus, while for the Middle Atlantic
States the chorus "Maryland, My
Maryland" was given. For the
Southern States Issuance River"
and "In Louisiana" we're given en-
solo by Miss Marie Reach; also a solo
by Miss Wilma Chanslor entitled
Georgia Camp Meetings" and a rem
dition by Mr.. Basil Manly, "Little
Alabama Coon" For the Central
States Frank Chew sang "Down
the Ohio" Miss Jennette Wiley,
"On the Banks of the Wabash, " and
Miss Nadine Steele, "I'm From
Missouri" Lotion White stood alone
for the Western States and sang "In
California, - while Miss Madge
Nicholson, representing America S
newly acquired possessions, sang my
Filipino Baby" For the Middle
Atlantic States, screen Fields of Old
Virginia was given in chorus.
The curtain was rung down and up
again, presenting a beautiful picture.
The scholars representing the thir-
teen original states were grouped
together, surrounded by those who
represented the remaining common
wealths of the union with Miss Mary
Greene representing the Goddess of
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COMPUTING THE E
An Irishman's idea of How Fast the
Cart Was Going.


This sounds as if it came from the
variety stage. But, as a matter Of
fact, it is history, for occasionally
funny things happen in the courts, in
spite Of the lawyers.
1t was in a street accident case and
a good-humored Irishman was a wit
ness.
The judge, lawyers and everybody
else were trying their best to extract
from the Irishman something about
the speed of a cart.
"Was it going fastF" asked the
judge.
Jaw, yis, it were," answered the
witness.
Chow fast?"
ooh, purity fasht, yer honor"
"Well, how fast?"
saw, purity fasht."
"Was it as fast as a man can runY0
cav, yis," said the Irishman, glad
that the basis for an analogy was thus
supplied for him. Gas fasht as two
min kin run,"-London Tit-Bits.
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svERRE s~IeURDssOE.
story Of an oId-Tims King Of NORWAY
and His Struggles.

and dis struggles
Sverre Sigurdsson, the seventh
centennial celebration Of whose death
took place March 8, was born in the
Farce islands in the year 1852. He
was an illegitimate son of King ST.
gurd Mund, who was killed in the
wear 1161. In 1174 Syerre came to
Norway to claim the throne. With
only 70 followers he began the gigan-,
tic undertaking of wrestling the king
dom from Magnus Erlingsson. His
a~dherents, called Birkebeiner, soon
increased in numbers, and in spite of
the opposition Of the nobility, the
powerful clergy and the papal an
athena he triumphed and was
crowned king Of Norway at Bergen
in the year 1894. For years after
ward, however, the Bagler faction,
led by Bishop Nicolaus Arnesson,
continued to embarrass him, till in
January, 1902, he captured their
stronghold at Tunsberg after a pro-
tracted siege. He then proceeded to
Bergen, where, sitting on the throne,
he expired March 9, 1902. He was
entombed in the great Christ church
within the precincts of the present
Fortress Bergenhus. A copper plate
bore the following epitaph in Latin:
"Here lies the ornament of kings, the
stay and pillar Of faith, honor and
manhood, the model and exemplar
Of unAagging ability, the protector
and defender of the native soil and
paternal kingdom, the sustainer of
bold counsels, the terror Of his enc
mics, the glory Of Norway, the fame
of the nation, the strengthened Of
justice, the enforcer Of laws, the Joy
and delight of his people. Chicago
Daily News.
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THE LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Emma Hayden
Candle Drill Room l
Lady Flora Nine Girls
Rope Drill Eoom l
Seven Days of the Week : Seven Girls
Fan Fairies Drill Room l
Brownie Drill Room 2
Flower March and Drill Room 2
Rose Feast Drill and Pantomlme
Room 2
Recitation Bertha Williams
Entertainment, A Festival of
Flowers :. Room 3
Jesus Lover of My Soul 10 Panto-
mine Room 8
Old Folks at Home in Pantomlme
Room 3
A Woman with a Purpose
Addie NJ. Collins, Glass 'O2
Speed Away; speed Away Chorus
Life is a Photograph Gallery
Maggie L. Johnson, Glass 'O2
The Old Ferryman, Solo, Jesse Jones
The Value of Time
Ruth johnson, Glass 'O2
The Glitter is not the Gold
Albert R. Gates, Glass 'O2
Marie, Solo
Maggie L. Johnson, Glass '02
Presentation of Diplomas and Ger
tifcates @. A. Phillips
Only a Message from Home, Duet
Priscilla Graham and Blanche
Bolton
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Married, at the home of the bride,
in st. Louis, June 8, Mr.. VIM. F.
Kroencke and Miss Nora Maui.
Mrs. James Roberts, of Marshall,
who has been visiting the family Of
f. G. McFadin, left for Aullville
Monday morning for a visit to friends
and relatives.
Marriages licenses have been issued
to Albert Pitzer, Of Lone Jack, and
Miss Angelina Manning, of Greenton;
Tbad P. Corder and Miss Mary E.
Chambers, both, of Corder.
Seven young men of Corder went
over in Carroll County fishing and
spent a week. They claim that Grand
river is full of fish, and that they
caught one hundred pounds. Their
friends say that they were horribly
hungry when they came home.
T. G. Barnes, who has been here
for several week looking after business
matters, left for his home in Meeker,
Col, Tuesday morning. His mother,
Mrs. T. ". Barnes, and Reid Moore
accompanied him to spend the
summer.
Walter L. CLANCY, formerly Of
Odessa, now of Kansas City, has been
awarded a set of law books valued at
5000 for the best thesis submitted by
the members of the graduating class Of
the state university law school. There
were seventy members in the class,
and 1t is a great honor to win first
prize.
Mrs. E. G. Loomls left for San
Francisco Wednesday morning for a
visit to her mother and sister. She
expects to meet her brother, Frank
Babbitt, who will soon return from
the Philippines, where he has been a
soldier for the past four years. She
was accompanied as far as Kansas
City by her husband.
Died, at Concordia, May Oath, Mrs.
Minnie M, wife Of Mr., L. Armbruster,
aged 43 years. She leaves a husband
and two children, Edward L. and
Lena. She was a good woman and
all who knew her regret her departure,
though she was an invalid for some
years, and death was only a release to
her tired spirit.
Rev. VIM. B. Palmore, editor of
the st. Louis Christian Advocate.
and president of the board of curators
OF Central Female College, is here to
attend the meeting of the board and
to attend the closing exercises Of the
school. Rev. w. f. McMurry, Of St.
Louis; Rev. R. H. Cooper, of Fsyette:
Rev. G. M. Gibson, Of Richmond; DR..
Marvin Haw, OF St. Louis; and
Fletcher Groves, Esq, Of Corder,
members Of the board, are also
visiting at the college.