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Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-19

1t is a pleasure to believe that the ef-
fects Of this work and nature study are
already noticeable. Since we have studied
birds and the boys are eager to see the
birds and get as near to them as possible,
a gentleness of manner has developed and
the deadly slingshot is not such a common
possession among the boys. Then hope ID
entertained that the next generation ot
women may, through their clearer knowk
edge, be content with adornment OF some
other sort than the birds, and wings so
commonly used in the decoration of head
gear.
We believe, too, that an influence will
be marked in the lawns and gardens about
the homes into which these children go
from the schools, and they, in their turn
shall be teachers, and the result of their
influence shall be seen in many a beau
tiful flower bed and vegetable garden. They
will show that these things are not for
the rich only, but that the humblest home
may be made fair and lovely with but
small expenditure II the effort toward this
end be guided by intelligent enthusiasm
and industry. We appreciate most that
which has cost us some effort and II
boy or girl knows that the garden and its
products may be his or her own to dispose
of at will, the long summer vacation might
become as valuable in the education OF
child as any other part of the year. 1t is
so easy, too, to correlate with the nature
study the work in literature and the chill
dren delight to find how dear to our best
writer's and thinkers, our poets and ar
lists is nature.
This work demands special attention in
the city schools, where the children are
deprived OF much opportunity OF learning
these things from their environments. The
keen pleasure of the boy in telling of birds
and their habits is evidence of the value
Of bird study and the delight of one who
can from its leaf or bark name a tree Is
sufficient proof Of the pleasure and salts
faction which the knowledge affords the
possession.
The time is coming to Omaha, as IL has
already come to a number of cities. when
1t will be considered not only economy
but essential to own ground space sufficient
to make this work Of practical Importance
and of equal rank with any other branch
of study. NORA II. LEMON.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-19
Curious and Rare Rifle

placed upon exhibition during the early
part of the present week, is as curious as
the history of its inventor and maker The
total length of the weapon is thirty-nine
and three-fourths inches and when closed
and ready for use it looks somewhat like
a Winchester OF the 1873 model. It's resem-
blance to other firearms ceases, however,
with this, for the moment one under
takes a critical examination of the
Pioneer he is surprised to find that II is
utterly unlike any other rifle ever invented
Instead of a magazine, cartridge carrier
or cylinder such as are found in all modern
rifles and revolvers, the Pioneer is equipped
with wheel about four inches In diameter,
and three-quarters of an inch in thickness,
in the rim of which are eight holes for the
cartridges and eight cap nipples upon the
fiat surface. The wheel does not revolve
at right angles to the barrel, after the
manner of revolver cylinder, but moves
in the direction of the barrel as fast as one
pulls the trigger, and empties the holes
in the rim of their charges. The gun is
fired by means of a finger latch, and the
hammer action, instead of being, as in all
other rifles. on what is known as the back
OF the gun, works on the side striking the
cap nipples on the fiat surface OF the wheel,
in a movement at right angles to the
barrel.
From this description one might suppose
that as a rifle the Pioneer would be ex-
ceedlngly awkward and clumsy, but the
facts are that II is quite the reverse Ex-
perts regard it as an effective and excel
lent rife, and it is curious indeed that It
never amounted TO more than it did. 1t
shoots true, eight times in succession as
fast as the one using 1t can press the fin
ger latch, and can be loaded almost as
quickly as a Winchester or Krag-Jorgen-
sen. The only thing which seems to
millitate against the Pioneer rifle is that
its construction and mode OF operation are
so different from that OF other rife as to
create the impression that It is some man
ner Of crank apparatus. UNIT for practical
use.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-19

in language have shown great improvement,
as the children can always talk more
fuently about the subject in which they
have a living interest. Some excellent
collections of compositions have been pro-
duced having for their subjects the flowers,
trees and birds about which the respective
grades have been studying. Many of these
essays are illustrated with pen and ink
sketches and not infrequently with the
same done in water colors.
The instruction in drawing is found in
valuable as a help in the nature study
and the relation between the two studies
is very carefully preserved During the
fall months much attention is given to the
drawing Of sprays, vines, leaves and the
simpler flowers, seed pods and grasses.
Then during the winter the work of the
drawing classes is with the leafless twig,
stem and smaller branches. And as we
are gradually doing some color work in
connection with our drawing there is great
delight in the application of the colors in
the nature work.
Nor is the gardening devoted entirely to
the aesthetic side either, but the ulti-
tartan advantages come in for their due
share Of notice, as is shown in the vege-
table garden, which is an important phase
of our work. In another part of the school
yard. toward the rear of the grounds, a
plat of earth is designated as the vegetable
garden and enthusiasm in its care and
preparation is just as great as in the
flower cultivation.
The ground is prepared in a similar way
and apportioned to the different schools.
Here, too, prescribed work is done. For in
the course Of study the eighth grade study
the melon and the squash; the seventh,
the onion; the sixth, the tomato; the fifth,
lettuce and cabbage, while the fourth grade
ascertains by actual experiment the manner
Of raising the radish, the turnip and the
beet. The third grade plant sweet and
common corn, and the second the sweet
potato and the Irish potato, while to the
first grade has been given the bean.
There is the study, too, of various birds
common to the vicinity and each grade is
directed to make a special study of one
kind. In our list are mentioned the blue
bird. blue jay, redheaded woodpecker, the
wren, the fiicken, the cat bird, the rose
breasted Rrosbeak and the quail.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-19

OF the NdllO0dl InusSuIn, mas JubI
#3f{9N received from the donor, Mr..
Joseph H. Callahan of Baltimore,
q fine specimen of the exceedingly rare and
curious Pioneer rife" variety of fire.
arm invented and patented along about
1852 by a man named William Evans. Only
sixteen Of these rifles were ever manu-
factured, relates the Washington Post, for,
while the inventor was experimenting with
one of the guns to ascertain where he could
effect an improvement, the weapon eX-
ploded, killing him instantly. Evans left
neither wealth nor relatives to follow up
the invention which caused his death. Like
most inventors, he was poor man, and as
no one came forward to champion the new
firearm, none was made after his death, the
sixteen already turned out being the sole
memorial to his genius. These were sold
here and there, passing into different
hands, so that within a year Of Evans
death both invention and inventor were for
gotten in the excitement and hurly-burly
of the civil war.
Today the Pioneer rife is one OF the
rarest of firearms, rarer even than some
OF the guns manufactured during the early
part of the eighteenth century, so that
about two years ago, when Dr. Maynard
determined to complete the already large
and magnificent collection OF guns, pistols
and revolvers OF the National museum, a
task which to all save him seemed impos-
sible Of attainment, he was unable to obtain
a specimen Of this rife for love or money.
He searched high and low, writing letters
and communicating with people in every
quarter Of the United States and Canada,
wherever the slightest chance appeared of
getting one of the sixteen guns, but without
success, and he had about concluded that
all that remained OF that number were In
the museums OF Boston and New York
when, to his joy, Mr.. Callahan of Balti-
more furnished the specimen.
The Pioneer rife, which arrived at the
Museum last Saturday, and which will be
Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-19

aOF. MAYNARD, curator Of me-
chanics and electrical appliances
Of the National museum, has just
received from the donor, Mr..
Joseph H. Callahan Of Baltimore,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
SIDES WITH CANADIANS.
Lord Alverstone Admits Point m
 Boundary Dispute.

London, Sept. 15.-The first day of the oral arguments in the Alaskan pouna- ary question was taken up by Attorney General Ftnlay who partially presentea the Canadian view of this important con- troversy. When the tribunal adjourneds at a few minutes after o'clock tnis evening until tomorrow morning. the Canadians were gratified at scoring what they believed to be the hrst goo0 point.
 During the afternoon session the ats torney general sought to establish the position of Portland channel and TX the entrance thereto. He interpreted the words "a la Hauteur de" in the Rus- so- British correspondence. leading to the signature of tie treaty of 1895, not as showing that the boundary lies "on the same parallel and the lower end oL Prince of Wales Island. as claimed by the United States. but "off or as as- serted by Canada The effect or this would be to fix the line at & degrees. 1 minutes, as claimed by Canada Chiex Justice Alverstione agreed with Attorr ney General Finlay.
 When the American counsel have tns opportunity to speak they say that they will show that the Canadians themselves have given various interpretations of the phrase and they are inclined to minl- mize the importance of Lord Alver~ stone's statement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
Southern District.

Barbour. Eufaula-Cotton rustinE on uplands and shedding badly on bottoms; minor crops much in need of rOin.-E. Y. Dent.
 Clarke. Gainstown-All crops suffering for rain; cotton on uplands failure, that on bottoms shedding badly.-J. s. Lam bard.
 Conecuh. Herbert-Corn crop good; cot ton rusting badly. yield will be far below the average; minor crops need rain.-J. M. Wyatt.
 Dale. Charlton-Cotton yielding poorly; corn good; cane, potatoes and ground peas good, but needing rain.-W. R. Ja- cobs.
 Geneva, Geneva-Cotton yield will be helow average two thirds open in some fields. picking well advanced.-J. o. Me
 Houston. I.ucy-Cotton continues to shed badly. yield will be far below the average; picking well advanced.-A. L.
 Mobile. Chunchula-All crops needing rain. Irish potatoes suffering; hay yield inc well. Kaffr corn being harvested. W. B. DeVeling Monroe, Burnt Corn-Cotton yield will he far below the average; sugar cane. field neas and turnips poor; pastures dried up.-A. J. Lee. WiIcox. Annemanie-Cotton shedding hadIv and opening rapidly. some prenna- turely: yield will be Tar below the aver age,-J. H. Mcclellan. Frank P. Chaffee. Section Director, Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
STAIRS VETERAN BILL MEASURE FOR RELIEF OF OLD
 SOLDIERS. Dallas Representative Believes He Has Solved Problem of Provid- ing an Additional Fund
 For Old Soldiers.

Representative Starr of Dallas County. will today introduce bill in the House which he believes will solve the problem of an additional appropriation for Con federate soldiers.
 The bill prepared by MT. Starr is as follows:
 "A bill entitled An Act for the addi- tional relief of needy Confederate soldiers and sailors, who are resident citizens of the State of Alabama, and their widows, by the appropriation of fifty thousand dollars annually; and the further and ad- ditional appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars to be paid on October and dollars to be paid on october 1st. 19O6 if. in the opinion of the Gov ernor the condition of the Treasury war rants the payment of said one hundred thousand dollars, October 1st 1905 and October 1st, 1906, without borrowing the same.
 Section 1, Be 1t enacted by the Leg islature of Alabama, That the sum of fifty thousand dollars shall be annually appropriated out of the Treasury for the additional relief of needy Confederate soldiers and sailors, who are resident cit izens of the State of Alabama, and their widows. for the fiscal years beginning Co., tober 1st, 1903. 1904, 1905 and 1906, respect lively.
 sec. z. be IL IuTtneT endCteus That the further and additional sum of $10O000 shall be appropriated out of the Treasury for the further and additional relief of such needy Confederate soldiers and sail ors who are resident citizens of the State of Alabama, and their widows. to be available on the lst day of October. 1905, provided the Governor, after consulta- tion with the Auditor and Treasurer, shall be of the opinion that the condition nf ha TFaa mi nfC the naVment of said sum of $100,000 without forcing the State to borrow. After such ascertain ment, 1t shall be the duty of the Governor to notify the Auditor in writing by or before the 18th day of September. preced- ing, to issue such additional warrants.
 Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That the further and additional sum of $1O0.0O0 shall be appropriated out of the Treasury for the further and additional relief of such needy Confederate soldiers and sail ors who are resident citizens of the State of Alabama and their widows, to be available on the 1st day of October, 1906 provided the Governor, after consultation with the Auditor and Treasurer. shall be of the opinion that the condition of the Treasury warrants the nayment of said sum, without forcing the State to bor- row. After such ascertainment it shall be the duty of the Governor to notify the auditor in writing by or before the 18th day of September, preceding to issue such additional warrants.
 "Sec. 4. Be 1t further enacted, That all moneys hereby appropriated shall be apportioned and distributed in all re- spects, in accordance and under the terms, conditions and requirements of an act approved February 10, 1899. for the relief of needy Confederate soldiers and sailors. resident citizens of Alabama, and their widows"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

1908 .... .... :. ...... ......... 4,S62,592 County Superintendent of Education.
 T examined the books and accounts of Hon. D. M. Banks, County Superinten- dent of Education from October list, 1901, to June 90, 1903. His books are correctly and accurately kept. During this period, he was charged with disbursement of c4,9o9. 10 for all of which he holdh proper vouchers. The contracts and reports of teachers are all on file. No teachers have been employed in the schools of Lee County. who were not examined and licensed. The teachers were all paid by check, which greatly facilitated the ex- animation. Respectfully submitted.
 'J. T. German, Examiner"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
Middle HWApict.


 Autauga, Wadsworth: Cotton deterior- ating. opening rapidly; picking progress ing well; all minor crops suffering for rain.-W. W. Wadsworth.
 Bibb, Woodstock: Fodder pulling near ing completion; peas are in fine condi- ton but are needing rain.-J. R. Green Bullock, Inverness: Cotton opening rapidly, picking well up; all crops are suffering for rain.-H. Mclean.
 Chambers. Waverly: Possibly yield of cotton being reduced daily, picking be- coming general; dry weather killed tur- ntps and injured potatoes.-Monroe Jones.
 Chiffon, Mountain Creek: Cotton open- ing rapidly. some rust reported; late fod- der being pulled; cane and potatoes good; rain needed.-T J. Henderson.
 Choctaw. Pushmataha: Yield of cotton will be below that of last year, picking general; early sown turnips growing; Irish potatoes not doing well.-C. c. Brown.
 Coosa. Goodwater: The dry weather is injuring the cotton; corn is fine.-Flor- ence Deignan.
 Dallas. Burnsville: Picking of cotton begun, yield will be below the average, but better than last year in this local ity.--S. D. Palmer.
 ElHlOTe, DedtSNlle' DrOuSnt causing cotton to rust and shed badly, yield will be below the average; potatoes badly in need of rain.-W. P. Clark.
 Hale, Gallion: Cotton continues to de- teriorate, and is opening rapidly; boil worms have damaged crop and are on the increase.-J. T. Collins.
 Lee, Roxanna: Cotton badly injured by drought, shedding the worst in ten years; little picking. none ginned; gar dens dried up.-J H. Hays.
 Montgomery. Mathews: Hot. dry weather, with both leaf and boil worms has greatly damaged cotton ;too late for second growth.-W. D. billiard.
 Pickens, Ethelville: Cotton shedding forms, opening Ipidly, and picking be- ing pushed yield will be far below the average.-H. c. Moorhead.
 Randolph, Omaha: All crops damaged by drought; cotton has shed about all except grown bolls. and rust is dam aging-L. w. Townsend.
 Sumter, Gaston: Cotton has blight, no top crop; opening prematurely, and be- ing picked; corn being gathered. yield good; sorghum, sugar cane, and peas good.-P. E. Ward.
 Talladega, Lincoln: Dry weather injur- ing cotton; fodder about all pulled; po- tatoes not doing well-R. w. Tuck
 Tallapoosa, Thornton-Cotton has stead fly deteriorated since August 20; minor crops injured by drought; corn excellent. J. R. Allgood.
 Tuscaloosa, Moore's Bridge-Dry weath- commenced; hay crops good.-E. Tanne-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

Judicial, and legislative authority were taken out of their hands, provision was made for the organization of towns with self government, safegdards were thrown around the Indian, and the power of the Secretary of the Interior and his subor- dinates were defined and enlarged with the purpose of speedily bringing about the change so much to be desired.
 But even if officials were not corrupt, the administration of affairs under the Curtis act cannot be much longer en- dured. The whites are six to one of the entire population. So some form of local and self-government should be estah- lished. Even the Indians are now free American citizens, made so by act of Congress in 1901.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
Change of Business.

hereby notify my friends and the pub lie that I have this day sold my entire interest in the business known as the Montgomery Grocery Co. to Mir. l.. Las setter. who is known to many of you. With grateful thanks to my many friends for their kindness in the past. and earnestly soliciting a continuance of the same with the new firm, as I will remain with him and look after their interest, the same as heretofore. He will bc even better pre- pared to keep up the high standard this old firm has enjoyed in the city and sur rounding country for so many years as headquarters for staple and fancy groce- ries
 All bills due the said firm up to Sept 15. 1903. are payable to me, and all indebted ness of the firm prior to that date will be paid by me on presentation.
 Yours very truly,
 Eason T, Cook.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
ENROLMENT OF PUPILS.
Preparing for Opening of Montgonn-
 cry Schools.

& The enrolment of white pupils upon the registers of the city schools of Mont gomery began yesterday morning at O'clock at the ofice of Superintendent Charles L. Floyd and will continue until the opening of the schools on October l; About thirty-ave pupils were admitted yesterday.
 The enrolment of white pupils Is made at the superintendent's oftfce in the Glrls High School on Lawrence anu hsH a Streets. between the hours of a. m. and 1 p. m. n, Ao
 The enrolment of negro pupils will be made on September 2s, 29 and 30 at the swayne, Cemetery Hill and Day street Schools. The hours of enrollment on those days will be from a, m. to noon' and from D. m. to 5 p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
MONTGOMERY THEATRE.
 Thursday Night Yale,s Devils Auction.

The twenty-second consecutive year of Charles H. Yals's Everlasting Devils Auction" will be characterized by a sumptuous production. The scenic effects will be elaborate and the costuming symphony of tremendously blended col ors. number of new specialties unique and attractive, have been secured. Among the novelties are a troupe of royal Eng fish dancers, direct from the Alhambra Theatre, London. England, whose grace. beauty and talent will be a genuine sur prise to theatre-goers.
 Chas H. Yale's Devils Auction comes to the Montgomery Theatre Thursday night. Seats now on sale. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
STORM MOVES OFF.
Excessive Rains in Georgia and Ala
 bama.

The southern storm remained almost stationary over southeastern Alabama un- til yesterday moring, after which 1t nov ed slowly northeastward.
 It caused continued heavy rains in eastern Alabama and excessive rains throughout Georgia and southern South Carolina.
 At Americus, Ga. APO inches of rain fell in twenty-four hours, and at Quitman, Ga. 5.S2 inches fell in the same time.
 The area of cool, fair weather, men tioned in the Weather Bureau reports yesterday, as then over the middle west, is moving slowly southeastward. and will give fair. or at least only partly cloudy weather, over this region today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
Insurance Union Meets.

Toronto, Sept. 15.-The annual meeting of the Insurance Union. comprising the American fire and tornado companies and Canadian companies doing business in the United States opened here to-day with about eighty members present. Inc most important matter discussed was the schedule system of rating.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

concur in the above. and as MT. Cook says, shall endeavor to keep up the rec ord of the old firm and shall add the wholesale feature to the business, which will enable me to meet any prices, and shall be pleased to have my friends both from the country as well as the city call and give me trial. I shall retain MT. Cook and MT. Grigg. also MT. Sidney Yarbrough. Yours truly,
 -ady l.. Lasseter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

Put your stomach, liver and blood in healthy condition and you can defy dis ease. Prickly Ash Bitters is success ful system regulator. adv-wed-fri-su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

There is a certain kind of pup that children shouId not be permitted to keep Let the children cry, but drown the pup. The nest kind of dog Is bad enough. atl