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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-21
MUSIC MAKING INSECTS
FOUND I'm JAPAN,

Special Correspondence OF The Sunday Republic
Washington, June l9.-PeThaps no people
appreciate music more than do the Japan
csc. and Minister Takahira has signfied
his intention to bring to Washington some
of the sweet-snging insects of Japan.
Recently Nine. Takahira talked Interest,"
ingly of these singing insects of her native
home, and said that she was anxious TO
have some of them here.
During the months of May and June"
said Nine. Takahira. you may see sus-
pended in the verandas of houses in Japan
little cages of bamboo. from which break
upon the silence of the twilight strange lit
tie whistlings of metallic moduIations and
light trlls which I'LL the air with delicate
and most delightful music.
at is the habit of our people in the early
evening to quietly sit and listen to the shrill
but delightful concerts Of these insects.
at is music which had sad but pecu-
liarly impressive charm, and l should like
SO much IL We could have some of these
songsters here.
You have many pretty song birds IN
America but find none which l think give
me half the pleasure and comfort that the
singing insects from my own home would.
THE most priced of these insects-and II
seems almost cruel to call them insects-is
the suzumushi. its name meaning insect
bell,' and the sound which it emits resem-
bles that OF a tiny silver bell Of the sweet.
est and most delicate tone.
THE insect is not pretty. being a tiny
black beetle. with a Hat and ugly body but
its music is delightful.
Another singing insect much esteemed
| in Japan Is the krigirisu, which Is some
thing like your large grasshopper, and
which produces varied stridens sounds. alto
gether pleasing.
Then there is the enamkorogi, which is
a kind Of cricket-aDd your American crick-
cts are SO awfully funny.
| "The kantan, which came originally from
China, sings only at midnight, and Is one
! of the most highly priced of our singing
/ insects ranking next to the kanetetaki. the
| song Of which resembles the far-away tick
| ing of a clock.
! sects and for centuries our people have
been fond Of their music.
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ly Powers should have thus been Joined.
On their visits to America the Chamber
lains are entertained IN the historical man
sions which have been the home OF the En-
dicotts for centuries.
The family homes OF the Endicotts and
their surroundings are rich In historic aseo-
cations.
ORIGINAL GRANT GIVEN BY
KING OF ENGLAND.
The original grant OF land given by the
King of Great Britain on which Governor
Endicott first settled is still owned by the
family.
With the exception OF few years 1t has
remained in the possession OF the Endicotts
throughout these centuries.
Many relics of the original house are still
treasured by the family.
1t was on this original estate that the
famous Endicott pear tree was planted and
where 1t stood for many years. Near by is
the cemetery where all the descendants of
the old Governor lie buried.
4 great many of the descendants OF the
famous Governor and the relatives of Mrs.
Chamberlain still live in Salem or its imna-
date vicinity.
One of the most interesting relics to-day
| of the great estates of the family is the old
| homestead at Danvers.
| 1t was here that Mrs. Chamberlain as a
| girl spent much of her time.
| In the old works of local history, pub
| lished in Salem, it is recorded that Joseph
! Peabody, who was the great grandfather of
! Mrs. Chamberlain. built the old mansion
| early in the last century. The famous mer-
| chant was born in Middleton in 1157
| He enlisted as a private and served dur
| ing the Revolution. After peace was re-
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true value and one which you will long -.
member"
You'll have to show u.s." said the big
boy. sitting down. 'Glt bissy.''
Now. young gentlemen. before taking up
the regular work of the evening let US have
little round table and discuss subjects OF
general interest. IL any Of you should ike
some subject explained you will please state
it. Think of something which you woulo
like to have delineated.'
The big boy bobbed up. How do you
make a Maltese CROSSE he asked.
Mr. ThOmpkins turned to the blackboard
and worked five minutes drawing with col
ored chalk while the class %histled and
threw paper wads.
There said Mr.. Thompkins finally. as
he waved his hand at the board. there l.
the way TO make a Maltese cross"
Nav II amt" said the big boy. you
pull its tail; that's the way.
You know. boys, that the highest POSI-
ton to which the American youth can
aspire Is that of President OF the United
States
"Ah. ia sooner be an Alderman" said
the big boy. DE Alderman in our wards
got snap and he owns tree saloons"
II shall ask you to preserve quiet re"
sumed Mr.. Thompkins. There was once
a poor boy that lived on farm"
Gee. was on a farm oncet," said the
smallest boy. 'Dey had a COW dere what
give buttermilk."
This boy 1 am speaking Of" resumed Mr..
Thompkins. was determined to becoms
great. and he hewed rails and worked with
his big honest hands until he became the
greatest man in the country. Do you know
who he was
Jim Jeffries." yelled the big boy.
"Will you please leave this room at once.
demanded Mr.. Thompkins.
Chase yourself replied the big boyi DO
litely: I've got license TO stay bere.
don't see any medals on you"
Mr.. Thompkins jumped UP and seized the
big boy by the collar and started for the
door.
There was a scuffie and a heavy fall, ana
| the mission school was thrown into dis
order by seeing the banner class piiing on
top of a tall man with whiskers who was
| on the floor, wildly bawling: Take 'em
| of: take 'em of. They've stabbed me-
A moment later the class had hurriedly
| Jumped back to their seats. Mrs. Thomp-
| kins had appeared.
Say said the big boy. apologeticaily az
| ne wiped his face. were sorry. num- that
| We got inter trouble and disgraced tho
| class. but We couldn't stand fer that guy
| fer a minute. He's a bum teacher he Is
| Your all right and de gangs wild you, but mn
| geeser like dat can butt in on us.'-Chicago
4 Tribune
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WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
During the coming summer Mr.. Joseph
Chamberlain purposes, If recent London ru-
mors may be accepted, TO visit again the
home and friends Of his wife in New Eng
bud
after his arduous labors Of the last few
years the distinguished Colonial Secretary
will seek rest and freedom from all respon-
sbilIty IN an alien, though friendly. shore.
Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain. as all the world
knows, Is an American OF 4 distinguished
family. and it will doubtless be to her home
In Salem. Mass. that the visit will be
made.
The meeting of Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain
and Miss Mary Endicott, now. Mrs. Cham
berlain. was the beginning OF a very pleas
ant romance which came TO be Of inter
national interest.
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not approve of marriage. among the rest.
holding that true religion makes n heaven
on earth and there should be no marrying
or giving in marriage" and Charity has
many suitors besides inheriting her fathers
infiexible purpose. so that some inevitable
day the two of them must clash and fall
apart.
Physically ARENAS Hansberry is very
noble-looking man. feet or more in height.
with great shock of white hair and a
brisk, alert eye that nothing battles or de-
ceives. His voice is clear. rich barytone.
with the resonant quality that makes it
easily heard half mile distant and his
open-air sermons during the summer have
compelled many unwilling listeners. white
and black. blocks away from his ministra-
tons.
1t is beautiful and wonderful to see his
relations with Aunt Myra. They began life
as slaves. but have survived to enjoy the
gift of freedom and the fruits of their own
labOrS
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with one who has eaten It. as an ambrosial
privilege formerly enjoyed by the Council OF
the Agora. Yet with all this the ungratefui
beneficiaries eat, enjoy and go their ways
without further thought of Uncle Temas's
work ar d mission until new quarter rolls
around with another feasting time, when
they serenely reappear without a compunc-
ton.
By literal Interpretation Of the Deca-
logue he CONSTITUTES the second command
men. to apply to all forms of pictorial and
sculptural art. well as to photographs
and mirrors. which he regards as the most
subtle snare OF the feminine mind and a
curse TO household. All photographs of
himself have been taken by snapshots after
great difficulty, for he is suspicious and shy
as reed bird. and rarely caught mapping
when he sees a camera fend in the fields
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The story which Is recalled by the ex-
pected visit OF the distinguished visitors is
probably not generally known
Incidentally the union was OF consider
able historic inte1est.
Mrs Chamberlain bore her name in direct
descent of a family, the Endicotts. which in
O historical as well as Intellectual and So
cial sense has been one of the first families
OF the land.
It was her ancestor. Governor Endicott.
who was the first Governor Of Massachu-
sets. while the family has been prominent
in the life OF New England. holding many
public offices in the three centuries inter-
VenIng, Mr. Chamberlain's career and his
conspicuous service to his country are toe
familiar for repetition.
1t seems very fitting that two such dis
tinguished families of the two great friend
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near his place No picture or looking glass
finds room under his roof, and Charity, his
other daughter. handsome creature. with
plenty of the world. the flesh and the devil.
secretly rebels against the fiat con6ennning
her to denial of the right to study and
admire her own goodly person.
She and her mother and sister are forced
to conform to his mandates as to their
dress, which restricts them to the tignon
and a plain calico skirt and sacque for the
house and a black alpaca dress. with white
apron and the headgear Of the discarded
sunbonnet. when abroad. Aunt Myra and
Mary. two of the gentiest, most oignined
and loyab1e souls. submit without a muir
muir. but Charity is wording, whose
smothered revolt will sooner or later break
out in open defiance and violent breach
of family relations. For Uncle Ternas does
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In recent years the house has been COM
pletely renovated and remodeled, with the
exception Of single room
The Endicott family Of the present gen.
Grafton, the father and family of Mrs. Jo-
seph Chamberlain. have resided in Salem
the summer months being spent alternately
on the old homestead at Danvers, in the
White Mountains and at Nahant.
Many of the most prominent men of the
country half century since were enter
tanned in the Danvers mansion. including
the Longfellows. Charles Sumner, William
Appleton and others
For many years a formal dinner was
given every Saturday IN the old mansion.
to which representatives of the oldest and
most exclusive families of Boston were reg
ularly invited. including the Sturgesses. the
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stored he was promoted to a command. He
retired from the sea in 1891 and engaged
actively in commerce.
During the early years Of the Nineteenth
Century he built and owned eighty-three
ships, which he freighted himself.
These vessels made thirty-eight voyages
to Calcutta seventeen to Canton, thirty
two to ST. Petersburg and thirty to other
parts of Europe, an unprecedented record
at that period.
He shipped In all 1000 seamen. and ad-
vanced thirty-five, who had entered his en-
ploy as boys. to the rank of master. Dur
ing the War of 1872, Mr.. Peabody, fearing
British bombardment of Boston and the
consequent loss of his home and posses
sions bought the land at Danvers and erect
ed the mansion which still stands.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-08-27
ALLEGIANCE OATH
FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
MEN IN THE GOVERNMENT PRINT
ING OFFICE ARE FORCED
TO SUBSCRIBE.
MYSTERY MARKS THE MOVE
Believed to Have Something to Do
With the Recent Trouble Over
w. A. Miller.
nY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Aug. 27.-An order from
Public Printer Palmer was issued to the
heads OF divisions in the government
printing Office just before the hour for
closing yesterday TO appear before
notary public i'll the Office and take the
oath OF allegiance to the United States,
as subscribed to by clerks under the civil
service law.
Mr.. Palmer said last night he had issued
the order at the suggestion Of a govern
ment official whose name he declined TO
give.
He said It's object was TO place the per
diem employees in the same attitude toward
the government as that OF the clerks on
annual salaries, who have subscribed TO
the order.
lie said that every employe OF the Office
would be affected by the order but to pre-
vent loss OF time and confusion the chiefs
of divisions were asked TO take it yester-
day, and that gradually the entire force
would have the oath administered.
The issuance OF the order created con-
siderable surprise among the employees of
the office. especially among members of
the Bookbinders' union. who believe it has
indirectly a bearing on the issues growing
out Of the case OF w. A. Miller, the assist
ant foreman OF the bndery, who was dis
charged from the office because he had
been expelled from the local Bookbinders'
union. but was afterward rcinstated at the
direction of President Roosevelt.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-08-27
WHITE HOT LAVA
COMES WITH RUSH
VOLCANO OF vESUvlUS SPOUTS
FORTH MELTED ROCK IN
STEADY STREAM.
PRESENTS WONDERFUL SIGHT
Supersttious Persons Are Alarmed and
Call for Expulsion Of Man Who
Predicted Disaster.
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Naples, Aug. 27.--Thc people Of Naples
and the environs witnessed a remarkable
spectacle at noon yesterday.
One thousand feet below the central
cone OF Vesuvius the volcano opened like
huge mouth, out Of which belched a
fiery stream of lava, which ran down the
side OF the mountain and at first seemed
to menace the observatory.
This building. however. Is protected in
the direction of the stream by n mound
Of lava 30 feet high which was thrown
out during the erruptions of 1906 and
1900.
The eruption occurred without any
warning whatever. There was no earth
quake, detonation or rain of ashes, moth
ing but clear stream of lava and red
hot stones, which were thrown to height
of 700 feet, producing an extremely beau-
tiful effect seen from Naples.
The stream OF lava which is IS feet
broad, at II o'clock, had covered dis
tance of 1900 feet.
II deviated later from the direction of
the observatory, which is no longer
menaced. The only danger is for the new
electric tramway up the volcano. which.
however, has thus far not been touched.
creasing and it is hoped that no damage
will result from it,
The spectators, far enough away not 10
be frightened. stood entranced at the
spectacle. but those nearer TO the volcano
were seized by panic when the eruption
began and rushed down from the sides
Of the mountain and from the adjacent
country to the villages of Resina and
Portici. which are built over the ruins of
Herculaneum.
The alarm in these villages was some
what quieted by the mayor aifixing notices
declaring that there was no danger.
The chief of police of Naples has gone
personally to make a tour OF the villages
around Vesuvius, in order TO reassure the
peasants and to superintend measures OF
protection which may be deemed neces-
sary.
The superstitious lower classes are agi-
tating for the expulsion of Professor
Krull of Munich. who predicted the
eruption, declaring that he has the "evil
eye"
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-08-27
.BROUCHTON WILL
GOES TO PRObATE
DOCUMENT LEFT BY WALkERVlLLE
MERCHANT is FORMALLY
ADMITTED.
A. J. DAVIS IS ADMINISTRATOR
Bond Fixed at Ffty-five Thousand
DoIlars-De eoedents Store Is
Still in Operation.

Judge Harney this morning admitted the
will of the late Joseph Brouphton the we'll
known Walkerville merchant, TO probate,
and appointed the banker, Andrew J.
Davis administrator.
The bond of the administrator was fixed
at the sum Of $5s,ooo.
The estate left by Mr. Broughton. who
was a member Of the firm Of Joseph
Broughton and company, is valued at S2S,-
600.
Arthur Bryan, the manager Of the store
at Waikcrvillc since Mr.. Broughtons
death. gave evidence on the will and the
condition and character of the property left
by Mr.. Broughton.
According 10 Mr.. Bryan's testimony the
business is at present clearing between
5000 and $500 a month, and il continued,
promises 10 remain rs prosperous.
Mr. Bryan testified that there is $4,000 in
cash in the estate tha; the stock in the
business is valued at $4,000 the outstand-
ing accounts at $4,000 an interest in the
Montana Drug company at $1,000 prop
crty in New York at $1,000, and misccl-
lancous property at $1,000.
The will Of Mr.. Broughton was made in
January, 1901, and Mr. Bryan was named
as one Of the executors Of it. He re-
nounccd his claim TO that office.
The witnesses OF the will were Attorney
Bacron and 4. n. Wood. and Mr.. Bacoru,
who appeared for Mr.. Davis. gave testi-
mony as to the execution Of the instru-
mont, testifying that it was made in due
form and that Mr.. Brouph,on was in sound
mind aud memory when he executed 1t.
lie stated to the court that two OF the
heirs Of the estate under the will were
minors and that he had had guardians ap-
pointed for them. He had then secured
the consent Of all heirs that Mr.. Bryan
should continue to run the business.
The written consent OF the heirs TO this
was filed along with the order for the pro-
bate and the appointment Of Mr.. Davis as
executor which MAS signed by Judge llar-
uCy.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-08-27
PROBING WILL BE VERY DEEP
investigation Of Indian Officials Is on
in Earnest.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Aug. 27.--It is stated at
the department of justice that charges and
allegations which have been made regard
ing the official conduct of the United
States Attorney p. l.. Soper, his assistant,
Mr. Huckleberry and United States Mar
shal Colbert, all of the Indian Territory,
are already under investigation by officials
of the department and in due time full
report will be made to the attorney gem
eral.
Messrs. Soper and Huckleberry are al
legged to have associated themselves with
one of number of trust companies hav-
ing to do with the Indian lands, but no
charge is made that the particular COM
pany with which the men are connected
has been guilty of wrong doing
The charges against United States Mar
shall Colbert relate to his official conduct
outside of Indian land matters.
The department of justice will make a
thorough investigation of all the charges.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-08-27
BUTTE Briefs

Orton Bros. Planos and organs.
In the suit OF the Butte Machinery and
Specially company against Edward
Hickey formerly doing business under the
style OF the Hesperus Mining company, an
amended complaint has been filed. The
plaintiff wants to recover a sinking pump
and a hoisting engine at the Sioux Chief
mine, which it claims to own. The judg-
ment asked for is the property, or its
value, s525, and damages for its detention,
fixed at $1,000.
]. g. Bates, Piano Tuner. Residence,
"The Dorothy" Tel. 6ooA.
George X. Chambers, Cyrus Chambers
Sarah Jane Chambers and Adeline c. Mar
tin heirs OF Robert {. Chambers, have pc
titioned the district court TO be allowed to
become defendants in the suit OF John Nc
Cormick against Michael J. Connell and
others to partition the Arctic lode claim.
They claim to own 1904 of the claim, and
allege that their rights can be protected
in no other way.
The people OF Butte want the best of
everything The Butte Brewing company
makes the best beer in America.
The defendant has filed an answer in
the district court in the suit of Attorney
g. NJ. Bourqun against Emanuel Lees.
The plaintiff sued Tor a $4,000 attorney
fec and a fifth interest in a certain parcel
Of land. The answer denies that the
plaintiff is entitled to any land, and al
leges that he did not render full service
for $3.50, which was paid him as fee by
the defendant.
Social dance, Renshaw hall, Wednes-
days and Saturdays.
After hearing the testimony OF both
sides a jury of six men has decided that
Fiddler Brown" or John Donovan, was
not guilty of assault in the third degree
on Mrs. Mary West. Mrs. West protested
to Judge Harrington she was unable to Sc
cure justice.
Lippncott & Darrow, 200 Pennsylvania
block.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary +.
Murray will be held from the residence,
100 Bell street, tomorrow morning at 9 80
o'clock, thence to St. Patrick's church,
where high mass will be celebrated at
10 a. m.
Building Commissioner Lane has issued
a permit to Mrs Ann Cheneworth, grant
ing her permission to erect a two-room
frame residence upon unplatted ground on
West Iron street,
The funeral of John Luknich was held
at D. m. today from 361 East Park street
and the Sacred Heart church.
The official board of the Meadervile
| Episcopal church will be held at 7 80 this
evening.
Born, August as to the wife of Antonio
| Favaro, so North Main street. Meader
vile, boy.
Born, August a6, to the wife of Charles
Weingartner, 46 West Iron street, a son.
Born, August a5, to the wife Of John
II. Mutton, 4Io North Washington street,
| son.
At the Sacred Heart church yesterday
funeral services were said over the re-
mains Of the late Mrs. Esther Printerville
Wcdekind wife of Robert F.. Wedekind.
The funeral was from the house of Mrs.
Anna McNulty, in West Granite street,
at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
Justice Taylor today postponed the case
of the state against Regan, charged with
assault in the third degree, which was to
-have been tried this morning. Regan will
be heard Thursday.
The official board meeting of the Mead
erville Methodist Episcopal church will be
held this evening, preceded by prayer and
praise service.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-08-27
GIVEN FREEDOM
FROM HIS WIFE
GEORGE SMITH SECURES DIVORCE
FROM LIZZIE. ON GROUND
OF DESERTION.
ALONE FOR SIX LONG YEARS
Court Asks No Questions, and Issues
Decree on the Showing
Made.

George Smith was freed of Lizzie
Smith, his crstwhile wife, in Judge Har-
ney's court today, being the recipient Of a
decree of divorce at the hands Of the
court.
Mrs. Smith did not defend the suit for
divorce, and the decree was issued on
proof Of her default and evidence fur
nished by Smith and friend, Mrs. John
Wall of Butte.
Mr.. Smith testified that he supposed
Mrs. Smith is now in Canada, and that it
was six long years since she deserted him.
He had lived five years in Butte.
Attorney Swan 7. Hogeville was his
attorney, and the latter propounded a
number OF queries concerning the matter
TO him categoricaly.
"Did you provide for Mrs SMITH" the
lawyer asked.
Yes" quoth Smith.
Did you support her!'
81 did"
"Did you treat her well?"
"Sure."
Did she leave your"
Truly"
WAS 1t against your willi"
"lt was that"
do you know why she left your"
81 can't imagine"
Mrs. Wall took the stand and said she
knew Mrs. Smith, and that Mrs. Smith had
left Smith. She knew Of no cause and
she supposed Mrs Smith is in Canada.
Does the court wish to ask any ques-
tions;" Mr.. IIogevile asked
No. said the court, and the decree was
issued.
There were no children.