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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17
Bunker Hill, 1775-1oO3.

One hundred and twenty-eight years ago
today thin red line moved up the slope
Of Bunker Hill. on the Charlestown side of
the waters LAYING the shores of Boston
town. On the crest of the hill were gath
cred some hundreds of colonists. armed and
determined to resist the attack. The stake
of the fight about to open was the control
Of the hills commanding Boston. If the
colonials held the height they could render
the British occupation of the city impossi-
BILE. If they lost 1t they would merely have
failed to gain direct advantage. The war
was just opening. Indeed, the first shot.
heard around the world" had been fired
only a short time before at Lexing-
ton. The continental armies were raw
levies, hastily organized. differed as chance
directed and armed indifferently. but but
tressed behind a determination the like of
which the world has seldom known.
The thin red line after being twice re-
pulsed. gained the summit of the hill. The
colonials retired in good order. leaving the
British masters of the situation. But the
victory was dear one. Vergennes, French
minister for foreign affairs, remarked dryly
when he learned the details that three
more such victories would leave England
with no army in America. One-third of the
British force had been killed and wounded.
The American craftsmanship had been ac-
curate. Wait until you see the whites of
their eyes," was the order and so obedient
were the men behind the stone walls and
dirt ramparts on Bunker Hill that nearly
every shot told.
1t has been often remarked as strange
that great national enthusiasm should have
been shown over the anniversary of the
battle of Bunker Hill, defeat for the
American troops. 1t is not at all strange
when the nature of the fight and Of the
campaigns to which 1t served as an intro
duction is considered. The defenders of the
hill yielded only when their ammunition had.
become exhausted. They were not whipped.
They retreated in good fashion. Every sur
vivor of the fight was filed with fierce
Will to continue the struggle. No man
thought of surrender. Perhaps that defeat
was more wholesome baptism of blood
for the continentals than though they had
sent the thin red line staggering back to
final flight. The victory of the British had
a SOLDERING effect upon the ardent spirits of
the revolution. 1t taught the leaders the
need of systematic organization. 1t estab-
hshed a standard of conduct in battle. 1t
proved the colonial quality under fire. 1t
was a glorious defeat because 1t led to
ultimate victory. That is why Bunker Hill
stands today as one of the finest of all cpl
sodes In our history. That is why it is an
nually celebrated and the memory Of the
men who fell there, first martyrs to the
cause of American liberty. Is honored for
the inspiration of the youth Of the land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17
Liberty Bell and Bunker Hill.



the one hundred and twenty-eighth an
niversary of the battle of Bunker Hill will
be celebrated in Boston today, and the
Liberty Bell will be present to add to the
enthusiasm of the occasion. There Will be
orations and parades, and gay uniforms
and prancing steeds will lend eclat to the
celebration, but no one thing will attract
the attention that will be given to the bell,
whose privilege 1t was to proclaim lib
erty throughout the land and unto all the
inhabitants thereof
There is a peculiar appropriateness in
having the Liberty Bell at a celebration
of the battle Of Bunker Hill For IL there
had been no Bunker Hill battle there might
evitable that the American colonies would
achieve their independence sooner or later
But their attempt to be free might have
Bunker Hill shown that the yeomanry of
America had the grit and the bravery to
meet King Georges red coats In open fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17
Languages in the Schools,
From the New York World.

The Importance Of modern languages in
education Is every year better and better
appreciated. The wider culture. It Is admit
ted, can hardly exist without them. and
Americans in particular have been too
backward in their cultivation. But to make
the study of any modern language what
ever compulsory in the lower grades of
the public schools would be an error The
boy or girl who must leave school at four
teen to go to work needs most of all a
healthy body. so far as that can be safe
guarded or acquired by school hygiene and
gymnastic drill, and thorough grounding
in English and In the necessary three
RS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17
Brakeman. Spare That sleevel

An important issue has just been settled
in Boston. For long time the polite
brakemen and conductors of the. Boston
and Maine railroad. which carries a large
number Of people in and out of the cul-
tured city each day, have been in the
habit of assisting women passengers to en-
ter and leave the cars at the stations. But
every summer the superintendents of the
line have been besieged with protests from
shirt waist wearers. complaining, Of the
marks which the not-over clean hands of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17

Abdul Hamid. who lives in AFFECT fear of
assassination. insists on being told that
the King of Servia died through an unfor-
tunate accident 1t would be a joke to
kidnap the timid sultan and make him
spend Fourth of July over here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17

New Jersey man found a $500 pearl in
an oyster. When resident of New Jersey
insists on handling oysters instead of run
ming a hotel he must not be disappointed
IL he gets only 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17
Prophets,
From the New York Tribune.

rOm ING NtW IUfK IrIUuue.
From Washington the viewless couriers
Of tho air drop feathery hints that the pro-
fessional prophets have been puzzled by
recent wild vagaries Of the weather, and
many an amateur wizard of storms and
calms Of showers and drouths, has been
far afeld in his prognosticat tons. Weather
prophets are rarely honored In their own
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17
A Considerable Husband.

DO you really think I have appendi-
citis?'' said Mr.. Meekton
Il must confess that have fears in that
direction"
well, there's one comfort any how. Itu
be something for my wife to brag about to
the neighbors.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17
SHOOTING STARS.
A PHILOSOPHER.

"I don't suppose dere is any real happi-
ness" said Meandering Mike.
Wouldn't you be happy if you was
rich?" asked Flooding Pete.
Il dunno. Dis way 1 allus has an appe-
tite. If 1 was rich 1 might be one O. desc
folks dat has to play golf to git up courage
enough to eat a bowl O. mush an milk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17
The Lucky Farmer.

The Lucky Farmer.
Oh, the many with a hoe,
Told a story of woe,
But In the procession of years.
Some coupons he got,
First few. then lot,
And now he's the man with the shears.
DE worl' may owe a Twin said
Uncle Eben. but onless you works enough
to pay de rent you mustn't expect to be a
stab boarder."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17

The new King OF Servia Is already ap-
prehensive. An army that has discovered
how easy it Is to make new monarchs Is as
much an object of suspicion as dog that
has learned to kill sheep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17

Chinese bandits demand only 5000 for
an American citizen. This will emphasize
a popular impression that the Chinese are
naturally cheap people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17

An amicable understanding between Pres
ident Roosevelt and Senator Hanna would
disappoint great many people who are
always on the alert for trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17
A Natural Collector.

You are fond of pictures?" said the con-
noisseur.
Very" answered Mrs. Cumrox Even
when quite young l was fond of making
collections of the portraits on paper cur
rency"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17

Some Chicago people are advocating a
don't hurry organization. The car con-
ductors will not like 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17

The rural free delivery system enables the
taxpayer living in the country to get his
paper promptly so that he can keep posted
on the post Office investigation,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17
Worse Than a Battle,
From the Topeka Journal.

Thrty-one persons were killed and 2.772
injured In connection with Fourth of July
celebrations last year. but the country Us
looking forward to celebrating In the same
old way in few days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17

From the Chicago Tribune.
The Hon. James X. Jones finds there is no
lack of presidential timber in the demo-
cratic party In proof whereof he mentions
a lot OF the most prominent sticks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17

Hail Karageorgevitch!" Is about as far
as a Serviah poet laureate could be ex-
pected to get.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17

The country is big enough to supply all
kinds of climatic conditions from drought
to a cloud burst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17

Sir Thomas Upton will find a hearty well
come wherever he goes The question Of
congratulations will be considered later
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17

1t is hoped that the Washington club has
merely been waiting for some genuine base
ball weather
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17

In Boston man may be arrested II his
breath betrsys the use of intoxicants The
Glove importers will now devote especial
attention to the Massachusetts trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17

Chicago may corner the beefsteak, but
II cannot corner the walters any more than
other towns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17
Before the Change.

From the Atlanta Journal. 49,.
Good afternoon Have you put on fan
nels YETI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17
The Pistol-Carrying Habit.

The rush from Alaska back to the state
will occur few months later
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-17
SdckSi

From the Chicago Tribune
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-28

The memorial service last Sunday
in the Congregational church was
we'll attended. The condition of the
roads prevented many of the veter-
ans from getting in from the coun-
try but there were a good many
present. The music by the choir
of Mrs. w. A. Hamler, Miss Maud
Campbell, Will Wissler and J. c..
Newton rendered some very beauti-
full selections appropriate to the &C.
casion. Rev. 81. l.. Wissler delivered
the sermon and was assisted in the
service by Revs. J. E. Nichols of the
NJ. E. church and E. c. Whitaker of
the Christian church. The theme
upon which Rev. Wissler spoke
was, The months of our Father have
fallen upon u.s." He showed in
vivid language the friendship of
the young and old prophets, Elisha
and Elijah and how the one went to
heaven in blaze of glory leaving the
younger man appalled, and fright
ened mantled in the cloak of the
elder. Then with apt illustration
he showed how the veterans stood
in the cloaks of the puritan fathers
and had the principles of united
government to defend and how we'll
they did. 1t was very able dis
course IS are all his sermons.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-28
The Time For Recreatton.

In this insistent age, when life every
where is at high pressure, there is
great need of emphasizing the impor-
tince-yeS, the absolute necessity-of
recreation.
What is work worth, especially brain
work, when it is performed with jaded
faculties. the energy of the brain cells
being exhausted?
One ambitious of becoming a writer,
for example, thinks he is saving time
by forcing his brain beyond natural
limits. He believes that what he does
over hours is clear gain and that writ
ing chapter or an article after his
days work in an Office, factory or
store is to his advantage But sooner
or later he will realize his mistake. Ma
ture will not be cheated.
A man may protitably occupy his
evenings in study or in some other oc-
cupation than that by which he earns
his daily bread. but he cannot do a full
days work of any kind and thea wise
~ attempt to do creative work in the
evening. A fresh brain is absolutely
essential to the production of original
thought. Even a recognized author
who forces too much work upon his
brain Will soon see that his writings
are not as much in demand as they
have been and that his reputation is
WaninS.-O. S. Marsden in Success.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-28

The dedication of the St. Louis
worlds fair is the occasion of a
brilliant series of articles in the
Nay Review of Reviews on the
Louisiana Purchase and it's results,
the exposition in forecast, and the
city of St. Louis. The same num-
Der has an outline of the plans
formed for the municipal exposition
to be held at Dresden this summer,
and the noteworthy features of
several other European fairs and
congresses are summarized in an
article on the great gatherings of
the summer and autumn al home
and abroad. The character sketch
of the month is by Mr.. w. T. Stead,
his subject being the Right Hon.
George Wyndham, whose name has
been immortalized by it's connec-
ton With the Irish land bill intro
duced last month in the British
Parliament. An illustrated article
by Mr.. F. n. Stacy describes the
great ships for the Pacific trade
being built at New London, Coun,
for Mr.. James J. Hill There are
several pages of illustrated notes
on the spring fiction and other new
books, aud The Progress of the
World Cartoon Comments" and
other editorial departments are
marked by distinctive freshness
and timeliness.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-28

Z number of the citizens of the town.
The building was torn to pieces be-
fore any warning was received, and
the victims were buried beneath the
wreckage. OF the fourteen persons
in the store, only five escaped death,
and these received injuries which in
Two or three cases may prove fatal.
The storm passed en- through the
town, leaving but few buildings
standing. A relief party at once be-
gan the rescue of those in the ruins
OF the temple and nine bodies were
removed to an improvised morgue
Five others were taken out, some with
broken legs and arms, and in each
case serious, if not fatal. injuries.
The storm came with great sudden
ness and had destroyed the town al
most before the people realized what
had happened. After leaving Gilmore,
1t continued into the country in a
southwest direction, and 1t is feared
more fatalities have occurred. Sew
eral dwellings are known to have been
blown to pieces, but the fate Of their
occupants is unknown. A deluge of rain
added its share to the misfortune of
the stricken people and the homeless
inhabitants are being cared fer at the
few remaining homes that escaped the
fury of the wind.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-28
ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD CAUGHT.
One Horse is Only Thing Remaining
Alive About the Munonna place

ohe HorSe is only Thing Remaining
Alive About the Mumma Place.
Pauline, Neb.. May pa disastrous
tornado struck the farm house of John
Mumma, which was located two miles
southeast OF Pauline, and killed six
persons. The dead:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mumma, Gertrude
Mumma. Florence Palmer. John Pal
mer Ra Quigg.
All the horses and cattle about the
premises We're killed with the exrep-
ton of a horse belonging to young
Quigg, which escaped, after the buggy
had been torn from them and been
broken into bits. Miss Palmer and
brother John, daughter and son of MI.
and Mrs. Emma D. Hughes, were Wis
ltlng at the Mumma house. and Ray
QuigS was spending the afternoon
with Miss Gertrude Mumma, to whom
he was engaged to be married.
The entire family and visitors were
seated around the table panaking of
the evening meal when the tornado
arrived without g moments warning.
The house was lifted. $50 feet in the
air, where it was quickly shattered
and scattered for miles around. The
bodies We're terribly mutfIateu. They
were dropped into the canyon on the
southwest, one on the east side and
one on the west side on the ravine.
The head OF John Mumma was mashed
to a pulp.
Mrs. William Overy, a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Mumma. is the only close
relative who survives the Mumma
family, and she and her husband wit
messed the catastrophe from their
farm house, which is located within a
mile OF the scene.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-28
DOlly Madison.

Ihere are many stories told of the
tact and kindness of Mistress Dolly
Madison when She was the first lady of
the land. Her ready wit saved from
confusion many a visitor to the White
House Who was not accustomed to the
ways of polite society
One of the most amusing of the sto-
rles is the tale OF a country lad at a
White House reception who was sur
prlsed in the midst of his enjoyment
of a cup OF coffee by the approach of
his hostess. In his confusion the poor
boy dropped his saucer and thrust the
cup into his pocket.
Mistress Dolly, who, although her eyes
We're keen and searching, never saw
anything that it was not intended she
should see, chatted away with her
guest SO pleasantly of the weather, the
crowd, and, finally, of the young mans
mother, whom she had known or heard
of, that he recovered from his embar-
rassment and was soon at ease and
ready to accept the fresh cup OF coffee
which his hostess ordered despite a
certain curious and unexplained bulge
in his pocket.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-28
TORNADO HITS MISSOURI TOWN..
Village of Elmo is Wrecked and Nine
Persons Slain.

Blanchard, Ia. May PA most de-
structive and fatal tornado struck the
town OF Elmo, Mo-. eight miles south
OF Blanchard. and just across the Mis-
souri, state line, at O'Clock last even
Ing. Nine persons were killed out
right and five were injured, some Of
whom may die. q
The dead: C. c. Calhoun, Cashius
Bell, J. ]. Avis, Leonard Bradley, Min
ton Hun Gust HUFF, Oren Stangler, D.
L. starker, George Perry. 4
The injured: Ed Atherton, George
Hun. A. L. McFelvain. Harry Moss,
Elmer Morgan.
The storm came from the northeast
and ffrst struck the Wabash depot.
The Masonic temple was the next
building n It's path, and it was demoi-
tshed. On the lowsr door Of the tenn
1le was located . general merchandise
store. and In the store was gathered
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-28
Fire Horses MS Pets

The horses of the New York fire de-
partment receive more petting proba-
bly, than any other horses in the world.
In nearly every engine house each OF
the stalls bears the name OF the horse
occupying it, large black letters on
aluminium marking the quarters of
Tom, Harry, Dick or Major, as the case
may be. The tiremen are proud OF
their dumb friends and not only do
everything possible to make them COM
Portable when they are off duty. but
take pleasure in providing them with
little luNuries and tidbits. Loaf sugar,
nouSat and other candies are pur-
chased by one fireman or another in
each engine house almost every day,
and passersby may often see the
horses eating the sweets from the
hands of their men friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-28
Following are the transfers for
the month ending May IS:


son, lot 20, p, "A, blk Audubon.
land, lot I. blk. Is Audubon.
VIM. T. Clark and wife to John Norris, n.
p. Ii n. E. one fourth n. w. one fourth 2I-sO
N. P. Christensen and wife to Sherman
Pepper, w: one half S. E. one fourth. 1S-7934
A. W. Harvey and wife to Valentine
Stuckhart N. E. one fourth. S. E. one fourth
a. II. Harvey and wife to J. p. oberholtz
S. E. one fourth, S. E. one fourth, 26-7935
Margaret Jenette AIRY and husband to A.
Y. Harvey, E. one half, s. E. one fourth
Christen G. Nelson and wife to A. A. Mel
son, Lots 1oand ~ blk: 90, AUDUBON.
% W. E. Garlock and wife to F. NJ. Rice, Lot
Anna Reinemund and husband to May
E. Reinemund, Lots 81 and 81, blk. 6. Audi
bon.
Nelson Lots 10 and II, blk. 20, Audubon.
:, H. Brandt and wife to P.J. kommes'
E one half II : s. E. one fourth S-7s-a
i Mande wilson u on. Single to A. A. Nelson,
Rose Tyler (single) to Frank McNally, lot
3, blk. 2; Hamlin station.
John Hunter and wife to James h. John
son. lots and 2 of lot of lot 13, lots |, g 10
and Is of lot of lot ID, lots 4. and of lot 49,
lot of lot 10 of lot ID, lot of lot of lot 10,
lot 8 of lot II of lot 49, 4-7S-35.
ter. Same description as above only the
grantors have undivided one half interest
in the land.
James 4. Johnson and wife to John Hun
ter, lots 2 and 3, 4-7S.35.
Oluf Jensen and wife to James X, John.
son, lots 8 and 9, blk. l, Houstons Ad.
John II. Parnham and wife to E. N. Tag
CART. lots and 4 and E. one half of lot e
blk. 8, Hart's Ad. Audubon.
Jens P. P. Schouboe and wife. Hans Mar
cussen and wife, Jorgen Marcussen and
wife, Henrick P. Poulsen and wife, lot I
and w. one half of lot 2. blk. 8, Harris Ad.
Audubon.
Kate Ridgley. widow to Alma I. Mean.
inch, lots blk. 10, Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-28
Serious Floods Feared.

Des Moines, May 27.-From all sec
lions of the state come reports of an
exceptionally heavy rainfall, accom-
panied in most cases by severe wind
and lightning. In the northern part
of Iowa there was fall of hail in such
size that lambs, calves and pigs are
reported killed and on another case
horse. Rivers are swollen out of the
banks everywhere. The food is at
its crest in northwest Iowa Numerous
washouts are reported in that section,
and two railroad wrecks due to that
each
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-28
WINDS WORK IN IOWA.
Tornado That Visited Town of Rolfe
WrouQht Ruin

Tornado That Visited Town of Rolfe
Wrought Ruin.
Webster City. Ia. May pa furious
tornado struck Rolfe, small town
north of this city. Sing Lee, China
man. was killed and the greater part
of the business section of the town
was carried away The storm came
from the south. 1t lasted but few
moments, but in that time did an ines
Unable amount Of damage. Practical
ly all the business blocks on the west
side OF the street were unroofed and
many OF them totally destroyed. The
Rock Island depot was turned squarely
around and the Hotel Tremaine was
totally destroyed. as was also the
State bank. the Standard Oil reposi-
tory. the. city, electric light plant and
water woeks. Many houses were also
vnroofsd. Sing Lee was killed while
Seeing from his laundry. The roof
from an adjoining building was hurled
upon HIN. It Is sho said that Ger.
nan farmer residing near tie city was
KILLED. The tornado was accompanies
~ . hallstov1a.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-05-28
All Was Well,

The old Bridewell burying ground in
England is the resting place of Nine.
Creswell, so often mentioned by Charles
II. dramadsts, who died in Bridewell
prison and left Flo for a sermon to be
preached at her funeral on condition
that nothing should be said of her but
what was we'll. The preacher got out
of the difficulty rather neatly by say
ing: "All that shall say of her is this:
She was born we'll, she lived we'll. and
she died we'll, for she was born with
the name of Creswell, she lived in
Clerkenwell. and she died in Bride
we'll"