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The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-30

the
the little temple which their resting
places They like the habitatons Of living,
subject to the of foes. but universally held
sacred and the approaches here with
prostrates himself in lowy worship Life is
tain, when the of the combine with elements OF
nature to threaten its existence that it wonder the
habant of the oasis to lavish all his wealth.
which will shelter him forever from the storms
life the the outer wall of the oasis
grown the date PALM which is the principal food all
the Sahara The trunk of this palm usually about fifty
sixty height by tuf Of radiating
divisions,
hard kernel which it is easily separated
It edible, and sweet with slight astringency
which arrive maturity
thirty years. bearing seventy
producing yearly about fifteen twenty clusters
which weigh usually about eighteen pounds each.
any wishes garden he
assistance thus
accomplshes his work with economy and dispatch for
him nothing. except the obligation
demanded The is first
a depth O
water; besides trench is dug around the at
regular distance this when necessary, water
poured that sinking through the SOIL eec
which require it This irrigation
chiefly committed to the and children by those who
slaves and the fluid is carried in skins Of
bound closely be
proof direction.
with the springs which supply the
restriction each gardener
per for the Of the water in his garden In
proprietor has the right the springs
according the title deeds Of his estate The
a
opens shuts its canal.
imperfect have endeavored give
description OF the oasis it is and
poets romancers would have us believe
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-30
For Saturday, Sept. IS:

'eWOODPILE.'
What does this word "woodpile" suggest to you?
It may be any kind of wood and any kind Of pile.
You may tell of actual experience that you have
with sort OF woodpie may take
entirely different point Of view and write purely
imaginary story The papers must be in the hands Of
the editor
Not later Than Monday Evening, Sept g.
at o'clock. They must be strictly original. written
in ink On side only Of the paper, not than
800 words in length noress 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. ...... ...@ F.a....
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-30
PICTURE PUZZLE
CODyrighted.

Find the miller and his pretty daughter.
art thou willing to years study preparing
thyself to become stranger.
"Ah Sir Knight. that has been dream; but
the little coin able to will hardly eothe
There is little left to education the
good monks in yonder stronghold"
Everyone knows that the Emperor Char1emagne
great patron of learning After saying that he the
strange knight is it that chds
became accomplished fact through of
peror? It
monastery learned in
terview with the
e from ignorance and poverty knowledge and comfort
B Twelfth Grade, Elizabeth Fairfield
Avenu s.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-30

In thickness. At regular intervals about this wall
are round stone towers; these are sentry boxes,
on the fat roofs of which stationed nightly
guards to protect the place from pillage. The
gardens OF the oasis lie against this outer wall.
and are divided into small Enclosures, each OF
which is the property Of one person. Next to the
gardens, toward the center, fields Of corn,
barley, and onions divided into parts in the
gardens, which watered and tended like
favorite flower beds: in the center is little
rivulet, which runs from springs near one Of the
exreme ends
The inhabitants of this oasis do not live each
family in separate dwelling, but In one large
house called ksar, which is usually built Of stone
giving it the appearance of solid mass, pierced
here and there with small window and varied
with jutting angles. The halls are narrow, dark,
fl-smelling. uneven passages winding about the
building. The apartments are low-ceiled filthy
places, lighted by single opening m the wall. The
whole place reminds one more of a dog kennel
than human habitation. In some of the ksars
about 800 or 400 men, women and children,
sickly generation, huddled together in
building which would seem to European hardly
able to contain more than 100.
oasis is the marabet or sepulchraI chapel, which
stands outside the walls 1t Is generally square,
surmounted by a cupola. the whole being built Of
stone brick, executed by artisans brought from
Morocco for that express purpose. Occasionally
the principal cupola is fanked by four smaller
ones. the interior presenting court, surrounded
most cases the ostrich egg crowns the summit Of
may be found occupying the exaluted position
THn inh 9nfo f1f fho aSiS tn
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-30
GREEN ER!N's GHosTLY GLEN.
(Honorable Mention.9


During my journey to Ireland for the purpose OF
tracing genealogy septcism regarding the fairy 1o
was returned to cousins one evening tired
old records but with the delightful news
traced ancestry to Malachi an Irish monarch
century great uncle earnestly told legend
glen not far where the great 1ek OF one
days speak at midnight to their departed kim
How splendid! CRIED IF could prove my kinship
by talking to the great Maachi!
a him there if he had but the
courage"
courage need shall there this night
I shall see fairies or ghosts
Then hoy my walled! Their fright made the
prospect charming and though had no intention OF
when I first spoke I resolved to go.
Everything still when at the dead Of night stole
Deep dark silent glen My lit
the dewy turf but soon forgot them
thoughts Of off America In the midst of reveres
PHOSPHORUS light lumined the glen misty,
clad in the warrior costume of the tenth CEN
tury, about his neck stood before
My boasted fed frozen with terror. Twas
Malachi indeed by his collar of gold knew him! The deep
blue kindly fathers the spectre said,
'Daughter Malachi, speak, for my hour is short.
your majesty" the sound of my halting voice
my where the sword with
golden collar from the proud Dane?"
1T lies buried deep beneath yonder bush. Seek It, keep
until another daughter of Malachi shall
bring honor Erin" All dark again. Among
my possessions my midnight visit to the
gen quaint awaiting the fullnent of Mala
chi's prophecy Loretta Russell,
B Tenth Grade, Madeia, Mimi
High School
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-30
"RoYALT4 LIES IN BEING .>.ND."

"RoYALT1 LIES IN BEING r-.ND."
dirty, ragged child standing William the Con-
queror's palace.
being inqusve asked the child her Before she had
time to reply King William overhearing the conversation
looked the window. Seeing he called the
servant bring her to me- The servant struck with
led the broad staircase to Williams private
awe, but quickly obeyed the order The wondering child
"What lis your name my child?' asked William, kindly
"Ann" answered the child.
'eHave you had any breakfast? he asked.
mo, and had supper last night, either"
William then ordered that the child should be clothed
and fed and had his counselor find her a home.
A Grade,
Grant School. 1418 James Avenue n
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-30
IN THE LAND OF SHADES.

reporter have had strange experiences and
should prepared for anything Bat last week was
astounded when the editor commanded to report within
week Ills estimate Of America. AS is we'll known,
Ill has long since left the land Of the living So
there nothing to but to hasten to ades In the weird
unearhly wood the Cumaean Siby received the
golden branch without which mortal enter Hades The
terrible manyheaded Cerbers guarding the gates suleny
allowed enter when presented the branch fastened
the awful pchdark caverns reaching at last the
turbulent river Styx Charon rowed the nky
river seeing the golden branch AT long table in the
Royal Stgian Hotel sat all the kings who have been
stationed behind a listen Solomon
talking.
Yes" he said II used to be considered wise but
school child in America knows than did,
Oh those Anericans cried George I'LL of England, be-
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-30

Education In China.
Compulsory education has for ases been In vogue =
China r.- .-> = ~s=...
The Washington times., 1902-08-14
SPECULATION LIVELY.
Good Betting on Several Events at
Highland Park.

DETROIT, Mich. Aug. 13.-A fast
track and good fields made speculation
lively today at Highland Park. the talent
getting much the best of the argument,
as favorites and we'll backed second
choices carried off a majority of the
events. The old reliable campaigner
Sevoy again rewarded his hackers today,
notwithstanding that he carried a
steadier of 11S pounds. The old horse
has certainly struck soft spot at this
track, as he has won four races out of
five starts. and ran second in the only
race that he was beaten In. His race
today vas at six and one-half furlongs,
and, considering that he carried top
weight the time for the distance, l:20Il
marks the performance as grand one.
The following are the summaries:
First race-Selling: for four-year- r-olds
and upward. Vouch Qrwin). 3 to 2.
won; Ringleader (Alaire), 5 to 2, second:
Fairy (Jones). 2 to l, third. Time.
1:15A.
Second race-For two-year- -olds: five
furlongs. Springwater tMinder). to l.
won; Caeleana (Gormley), s to l, sec
ond; Onyx (HowelD, to l. third. Time.
1:01%.
Third race-For four-year- olds and
upward; one mile. Khaki (Gormley),
even, won; Velma Clark (Steele). 6 TO /.
second; McWilliams (Robertson). to !.
third. Time. 1:41A.
Fourth race-For three-year- Olds and
upward: six and one-half furlongs. Sc
voy (Robertson). 2 to 5, won: Euclaire
IL. T. Woods, 6 to /. second; Crimean
fO'NaiIn IN | third Time | POI
Fifth race-Selling: for two-year- -olds:
five and one-half furlongs. Enue
(O'NeilD, I to 5, won: Bismarck Qr-
win). to 5, second; ImmortelIe
(Adams), to /, third. Time, 1:0S%.
Sixth race-Selling; for three-year-
olds and upward; seven furlongs.
Lemuel Cd. Gilmore). to /. won; Chan
tereIle G4ouden). 3 to l. second: Illowa-
no tMfnder), to 5, third. Time, :2S.
The Washington times., 1902-08-14

ond Chicago Girl (Gorm). 25 to l. third.
Time. 1:04 3-5.
Second race-Maiden two-year-olds;
five furlongs. Adios (Coburn). to l,
won; Apple Sweet tPrior), 10 TO l. sec.
ond Lady Churchill (Ransch). 3 to 2.
third. Time. :06.
Third race-For three-year-o and
upward; six furlongs. Brigadier tHoar)
5 to ?, won; Emma r. tMathews). to l.
second; Fairbury tKnighD. 10 to l, third
Time. 1:1Sk.
Fourth race-Steeplechase handicap;
short course. Helen Paxton (Lloyd), TO
/. won; Old Fox (Wilson), 3 to /. second
Bristol tZeno). TO l, third. Time. 3:41.
Fifth race-The Proviso Stakes; for
twoyear olds; FIVE and one-half fur
longs. Sidney c. Love (Ransch), even,
won; Philo (Hicks), IL TO l, second; Poor
Boy tBirkenruth), to /, third. Time.
|1:12.
Sixth race-Selling; three-year- olds
and upward; one mile and 100 yards. Guy
II. CBuchanan). 3 TO 2, won; Pirate 8
Queen (Robbins). Z to /. second; Sill
urian tWinkfield), to /, third. Time,
1853 3-5
Note-Original fifth race declared off
First race was divided, and run as first
and second races.
The Washington times., 1902-08-14
MUDDY TRACK AT HARLEM.
Heavy Going and Scratches Mar Card
at Chicago Course.

CHICAGO, Aug. 13.-A muddy track
and the declaring off of the fifth race on
the card spoiled what otherwise would
have been a fair program. The feature
OF the card was the Proviso Stakes for
two-y year-olds at FIVE and onehaif fur
longs, and was won by the favorite.
Sidney C. Love. He had very little 20
beat and won all the way. Brigadier at
last found spot to his liking. and he
won the third race handily. at the good
odds OF three and four TO one against
him. Was he anything at all like the
Brigadier of old. his odds would have
been in this company. about one 10
twenty.
The steeplechase, carded as the fourth.
furnished the only surprise of the day.
the winner turning up In Helen Paxton.
at odds of six and eight to one against.
The following are the summaries:
First race-Maiden two-year- olds; five
furlongs. Hattie Walker Davison), TO
1, won, Versiiier u. Woods. TO l. sec
The Washington times., 1902-08-14
INQUIRY INTO CAUSE
OF MONTGOMERY FIRE
Owner of Property Starts an Investiga-
tion-Corsults With Police and
Fire Marshal Bieber.

Investigation is being made by Fire
Marshal Bieber into the origin of a fire
which broke out shortly after 10 o'clock
yesterday morning in the home of Major
Montgomery. L. S. A.. retired. late of
the Fifth Cavalry.
Circumstances of suspicious nature
have come to light, and the Fire De-
Iartment officials have deemed 1t best
to make an inquiry. Major Montgom-
cry called at Police Headquarters
shortly after the fire had been extin-
guished and reported the affair He
said the blaze was of decidedly mys-
terious character 1t is known that he
conveyed to the police certain informa-
tion of character that made the police
alert.
At the time the fire was discovered
both Major Montgomery and Mrs. Mont
gomery were shopping. The flames
were extinguished before their return.
Citizens saw smoke issuing from the
windows OF the house, followed shortly
afterward by a bright blaze. A cry Of
fire" was Immediately raised and an
alarm turned in from box 319. Within
few minutes the flames were under
control. but the house and its contents
were badly damaged by smoke and
water. The police report stated the FIRE
was due to spontaneous combustion.
Major Montgomery was not satisfied
with that decision and asked for an in
yestigatiOn
The Washington times., 1902-08-14

Polo. 109; Master Mariner 1903; Flop
104; Beauty Book. 107; Judge Pettus, 109;
Malaise. Doralice, 107; Hanan, Invictus.
109; Miss Guido, 107.
Second race-Nine- sixteenths of 4
mile. Lady Ann. 100; Agnes Mack,
Frances Porter, 105: A Lark, Tom Cogan,
los; Zulma. 100; Makedo, Two Lick, 1O5;
Gold Cockade. 110; Sanctissimo. 105;
Geheimniss. 10: Lady Cayuga, 100.
Third race-Seven-eigh of a mile.
Doe Skin. 81; Kingstelle, Polly Bixby.
80; Reducer, 103; Glenzen. Add. l01; Jane
Oaker. Sc; Louis Wagner. 105; The Boer,
107; Eva's Darling. 9S; Sinf, 107; Fed
eralist. 103.
Fourth race-One and one sixteenth
miles. Beana, 107; Tickful. 1903; Zazel.
107; Glenwood, 9S; Alice Turner. 107;
Prosper La Gal. 95; Peaconut. 1l2; Len
nep, 103; Mynheer, 10; Satin Coat, 103;
Colonel Bailentyne, 100; Star Cotton,
109; Kitty Clyde. 104.
Fifth race-Three-fourt of a mile.
Croix dor, 81; Dodie s.. 80: The Nor
man. 81; Colonel Mofiitt. 100: Loiter. 102;
Father Wentker. 105; Miss Mae Day, 104
Ampere. Drummer. 1o7; Miss Golightly,
10s; Elastic. 112; Jack Ratlin, 115.
Sixth race-Mile and seventy yards.
Moderator "a; Founding. 81; Learoyd,
9s; Schwalbe. 1O1 Audiphone, 10S; Annie
Oldfeld, 1O7; Linden Ella, 10S; Grey
Forge, 109
The Washington times., 1902-08-14
TALENT SPLIT EVEN.
Form Players Win Three and Lose
Three at Delmar.

ST. LOUIS. Aug. 13.-The racing to
the ordinary, and the battle between
the pencilers and the talent was a
drawn one. as three of the events went
to the favorites and the other three
to outsiders in the betting. The talent
received some rude jolts in the third
fifth. and sixth races. as these races
were captured by long shots. Jack
Young. a. 10 and 10 to /. won the third
race, beating the favorite. Avoid, at the
prohibitive odds of to 3. Tulare, at
10 and 20 to /. romped away with the
fifth. beating the odds-on favorlte
Bacchus, and Kitty G., at s and 10 to
/. made a show of her field In the last
race OF the day. beating the heavily
played fayorite. Salinda. Dale carried
off the riding honors of the day, win
ming with two Of his mounts. one of
them the long shot Tulare.
The following are the summaries:
First race-Sellng; two-year- olds :;
py DALE. 3 to 2. won; Floyd X (Mc-
Joynt), IL to /, second: Bridal March
DEAN, to /, third. Time. 1:09S4
Second race-Selling; three-year- olds
and upward: one mile and seventy
yards. Little Master (Houbre), to /.
won; One More IT. Walsh, to /, sec
ond: Mona B. tTompklns), u to l. third
Time, 1:4S.
Third race-Two- -year-olds; one mile.
Jack Young tScully). 10 to /, won;
Avoid (MiIler), 2 TO 3. second; Pickles
Donegan), 2 to l, third. Time. 1:43A
Fourth racc-Handicap; three-year
olds and upward: one and one-sixteenth
miles. w. b. Gates (Miiler). s 20 s..
won; Ida Penzance (Houbre). 6 to l.,
second; Found tBonner), to l, third.
Time, 1:47.
Fifth race-Selling; three-year olds
and upward; one mile and seventy
yards Tulare Dale. II to l. won; /;
Bacchus DEAN, to 3, second; The
Phoenician IT. Walsh, to l. third
Time. 1:46A.
Sixth race-Selling: three-year- olds
and upward; seven furlongs. Kitty G.
DEAN. 6 to /. won: Tom Collins IT
Walsh, to l. second; salinda tBelD.
even, third. Time, :2S.
The Washington times., 1902-08-14
JUDGE C. M. TOMPKlNS
AN OCT0GENARiAh
Is Dean of the Pension Office by Virtue
of His Long Service in That
Bureau-His Career.

Eighty years ago yesterday Judge c.
NJ Tompkins was born in Westchester
county. New York He is today the dean
of the Pension Office not only from point
of age but from the fact OF long service.
He is still alert and active. and does
not show his age by twenty years.
Judge Tompkins entered the service
of the Government in the Pension Bu-
reau as clerk May 9. 1861. The bureau
at that time contained less than 100 en-
ployes. Yesterday he went to work and
throughout the day he received many
congratulations from his fellow en-
ployes, besides number of letters wish
ing that he may live to celebrate many
more birthday anniversaries.
His early life is very interesting. He
pursued the usual courses of study in
the town of his birth, Somers, West
chester county, n. Y. and graduated
from the university in New York city
n 1874
Among his classmates were Dr. How
ard Crosby and A. Oakley Hall, of New
York. Theodore Frelinghuysen was at
tut lllut VI lnt
and ran for Vice President on the ticket
with Henry Clay. Judge Tompkins re-
verts with pride to the fact that his
first vote was cast for CLAY and Fre-
linghuysen.''
Having prepared himself for the law.
he moved to Wisconsin in the summer of
1S47 and settled in Fond du Lac. In 1S4S
Mr.. Tompkins was nominated for the
office of district attorney for the coun-
ty on the Whig ticket, running ahead
of his ticket. in 1850 he was elected
Judge for the counties of Fond du Lac
and Calumet, which office he held for
four years.
Shortly after his election he was ap-
pointed postmaster Of the city. serving
nearly the whole OF President Fillmore's
Administration. In 1S49 Judge Tomp-
kins was married to Miss Amelia Davis,
of Fond du Lac, eldest daughter of Col.
C. Davis. pioneer. and three children
were the fruits of this union, but none
survives.
Judge Tompkins was fortunate in his
ancestral relations. being a lineal de-
scendant of Gov. Daniel D. Tompkins.
OF New York, while his grandfather.
surgeon in the Revolutionary army un-
der General Washington, whose friend
ship and confidence he enjoyed during
life.
Today Judge Tompkins is nearly as
active as the youngest clerk in the PEN
sion Office His memory is excellent.
and very frequently he tells of memoir
able days when he knew Presidents
Lincoln, Garfield. and Grant.
His home at 132 C Street northeast. Is
a pleasant one, and he frequently en-
S-t1 thn
pletion of forty years service in tho
Pension Bureau his colleagues in the
Office presented him with a handsome
loving cup. This token of the popular
ity with which he is held occupies a
conspicuous place at his home. and he
shows it to visitors with great deal
of pride.
The Washington times., 1902-08-14
OLD SOLDIERS WILL
WRITTEN IN BANK BOOK
Unique Testament of Jesse L. Garrett,
Bequeathing Estate to His Son,
Filed Here for Probate.

A small bank book, on the last page
of which is written the will of Jesse l..
Garrett, was filed yesterday in the Office
OF the Register OF Wills for the District.
The will is dated January 13 last. 1t be-
queaths the property of the testator TO
his son, N B. Garrett, of Waycross. Ga.
The will was written in the National
Soldiers Home Hospital. ward Z, Dan
vile, Ill.
The text OF the will Is as follows: ''In
hospital ward Z: Should l die here, I
want all my effects, money and cloth
Ing. turned over to my son N. B. Gar
rett, of Waycross. Ga"
The bank book shows the following
entries: Deposits-January 10, 1902. s12S;
April IL, s65; withdrawn, IS. Balance
on May 81. 1902, SlS5.
The document was offered for probate
by Ruth A. Garrett. OF IL Street
northeast.
The Washington times., 1902-08-14
INSANITY CASES HEARD.
Five Unfortunates Committed to st
Elizabeth's for Treatment.

Justice Clabaugh was occupied yester-
day afternoon in hearing testimony
relative to the sanity of several per-
sons After hearing the evidence OF
the physicians appointed to inquire into
the mental condition of the subjects, the
court signed orders committing the fol-
lowing to ST. Elizabeth's Hospital for
the Insane for treatment: Annie w.
Manning, Elizabeth Campbell, Helen B.
Guinnin Christiana Lomox, and Mar
saret Daley.
The following named persons were
discharged from custody: Martha Z.
Sweetwine, Mary A. Harper. Elizabeth
johnson, William J. Gaffney, and Ger
trude Powell.
Testimony will be heard today rela-
tive to the sanity of Andrew L. Gill.
Justine Shindler, Alexina C. Hudgins.
Lucy Edy. John p. Cassidy, Alice l..
Thompson, Henry Lederer. Francis
Renahan and Laura V. Whitley.
The Washington times., 1902-08-14
HOPELESS CONSUMPTION.

81 believed my case to be one of hopeless
consumption. Why? Because every symptom
pointed to that disease.
After thorough examination by WASH
ington physician vino knew my case, / was
told by him that il consumption. As
understood this disease to be incurable, nat
urally felt not only depressed but discouraged
and alarmed.
Il felt that / could not afford to trife with
physicians who did not make consumption
speciality. Ny lungs were all stopped up, and
for many months had been coughing, splitting,
and hawking large quantities of yellow mat
ter Ny case went on from bad to worse.
Ny lungs were raw and panied me whenever
corghed, especially my right lung. l was
daily losing flesh and strength.
81 knew OF Others who had been cured OF
consumption by the Koch Lung Cure, 20
went to them at their Institution at 100 Elev-
enth Street northwest, Washington. They gave
me hope. Like a drowning man who grasps at
straw to save his lie, l determined to try the
treatment.
81 breathed those healing, oily vapors into
my lungs, and they seemed to do me good. Ny
lungs began TO get better. My bad symptoms
one by one left me. I grew stronger and
vet be saved. l continued TO take this treat
ment week after week, and now. after four
months of careful treatment, have been made
strong and well again. Why should | not
recommend the treatment that saved my lne2
Il therefore offer my testimonial for public1g
tion, as l wish to indorse this treatment,
thoroughly believing it to be positive cure
for that fatal scourge, consumption. l can
only speak OF what il has done for me. Ny
case was hopeless under ordinary treatment.
Medicine taken into the stomach did me NO
good. but these healing, oily vapors have healed
up my raw. diseased lung, and I am strong
and we'll again.
II live at e36 Street northwest, Washing
ton and will be glad to prove the truth q
my statement to anyone who cares to call upon
me.
au3,7,I0,I4 SAMUEL U. RHINE"
The Washington times., 1902-08-14
Chicago Entries.

CHICAGO, Aug. 13-Entries for to-
morrow:
First race-Three-four of a mile
Ailyar. 1922 Duke of Bohemia, Montanic
119: Lady Idris, III; Tom Keen, 1O5:
Huzzah, 115: Likeness, Pretorius, liz;
Muresco. Steponward. Herse. 110.
Second race-Six and one-half fur
longs. Antonius, 112; Duelist, 119:
Herodiade, Inspector. lis; Silver Owl,
Syra. 110: Topsoil, Mirance, s5.
Third race-One and one-eighth miles.
Position. 107; Galathee, Jiminez,
Strangest. los; Charles Moore, Pieder-
ich, 102.
Fourth race-One mile. Lucien Ap-
pleby, 105; Bragg. 104;, Corrigan, 10l
Autumn Leaves. s5; Flora Pomona. a.
Fifth race-Six furlongs. Gregor K.
102; Alright, st. Minor, 100; Lady Joce-
lyn. 81; Almaric. sc; Gypzene. Ahola. So
Sixth race-One mile. Guy H., 109:
Constellator, 107; Longfo. 109; Old Hike,
105; Scotch Plaid, 103: Ida ". Pirate S
Queen. IS; Form, so: Santa Teresa. 80.