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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-09-28

which showed questionable judg-
ment in the management, and that
was the so-caIled Mighty Pike.
The Mighty Pike" was a mighty
fake, with very disgusting features,
It was advertised as place which
gave superior attractions, and en-
tirely respectable. The whole thing
was in an enclosure for which ten
cents admission was charged, and
all there was to see for the ten
cents was camel and an elephant.
There were a dozen or more side
shows for which another admission
was charged ranging from ten to
twenty-five cents. With possibly
two exceptions these were positive
ly vile and rotten. They we're all
much alike and consisted of alleged
singing and dancing By lot of old
blisters whose virtue had departed
many years hence, whose wrinkles
were filed with paint and whose
filthy, ill-ftting tights covered
forms that were probably in great
need of a bath. Men who took
ladies into these places spent the
balance of the day in apologizing.
A "pike" or midway has come
to be recognized as sort of neces-
sity, provided it is decent and
offers anything meritorious, and the
fair management should not give its
hearty endorsement to anything
else.
A little row happened at the
emergency hospital on the fair
grounds which showed the narrow
ness of some of the participants.
Among the medicines kept in stock,
ready for immediate use, was whis-
ky and blackberry brandy. The
hospital was under the joint super
vision of homeopathic and allopathic
schools of medicine, and the former
objected to these two commodities
on the grounds that they were not
only intoxicating liquors, but of no
value for medicinal purposes. The
allopaths stoutly maintained that
they we're invaluable in case Of
fainting, exhaustion and some class
es of injury and would not yield
them. The fair management was
finally appealed to, which decided
in favor of keeping the spirits for
use if necessary. This settled the
row, and, as it happened, none of it
was used because of the many who
went to the hospital during the
week no one appeared to need it..
This calls to mind an incident of
the early days Of Lyon county.
During the winter of 1929 a
farmer and his wife living near
Marshall started for town in an
open sleigh drawn by oxen. They
were oYertaken by the historical
blizzard of that year and sought
refuge In a hay stack. They were
found after the storm badly frozen
and in helpless condition. The
physician who was called prescribed
brandy in order to relieve the ex-
haustion and aid the circulation,
for at that time they had reached a
state where they were determined
to go to sleep. The wife drank the
brandy and otherwise obeyed the
orders of the physician, but the
husband, who had more virtue than
sense, refused to take a drop. He
said he had never swallowed drop
of liquor and he never would. The
wife recovered and lived to good
old age, while the husband, whose
condition was no worse than hers,
died in about three days.
The mulishness indicated by this
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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-09-28
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
AlexieH to Retire,

Long ago the boodling lieutenant of Admiral Alexieff was bundled off, and now the viceroy himself has resigned, and the weak czar is glad to accept his resignation. He is glad of an op- portunity to make him serve as a scapegoat.
 The war with Japan has never been popular, and if the authorities in St. Petersburg had believed Japan would resort to war, steps would have been taken to have prevented it. The of fense of AlexiefI is that he did keep St Petersburg well-informed-that he blundered into war being full of Rus sian conceit. He was Jingo. He had aeep faith in the Russian race and the bigness of Russia, and suddenly, when unprepared, the big nation found itself confronted by an alert and ready foe. Disaster has followed disaster, and Alexieff. is to be the scapegoat on which all the troubles are to be laid.
 The appointment of Admiral Skryd- loff to the command of the Port Ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
TO APPEAL TO THE POPE.
Archblshops to Ask Him to Modify His
 Church Music Decree.

Special to the New York Sun.
 Milwaukee, Wis. April 4.-No changes will be made in the music of American Catholic churches for the present. &C., cording to the conclusions of a meeting of archbshops of the country, at Wash ington this week.
 Archbishop Messmer of Milwaukee re- turned from the council today. Nine of the fourteen arc1bishops of the country attended, and they decided that under present circumstances it would be prac- tically impossible to enforce the decree of Pope Plus K. ordering a restoration of the Gregorian chant in the services of the church and the banishment of wo- men from the choirs of the churches.
 Cardinal Gibbons was instructed to write the vatican telling of the facts which led to this decision and asking for modification of the decree. Until such an answer Is received nothing will be done in this country in the matter, and 1t Is probable that even then the matter will be left undisposed of until the arch bishops council next year.
 "Of course all the archbishops wanted to carry out the pope's decree" said Archbishop Messmer tonight but we decided that under existing circum- stances 1t would be almost impossible"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
Its a Go.

Birmingham is to have Zoo. That much is settled.
 If there was any question as to the success of the movement started by The Age-Herald a day or two ago the enthusiasm and determination on the part of the boys who organized the Children's Geological Garden associa- tion yesterday gave an, impetus to the enterprise that makes it absolutely assured. The boys and girls of Bir- mingham are not only to have the ani- mals, but if juvenile efforts backed by the support of Birmingham solid citi- zens count for anything the elephant, at least, will be purchased and turned loose in one of the parks on Highland avenue, before the summer is far spent
 The elephant fund now amounts to $155. Tho balance of the money to buy the elephant Will be raised large ly if not entirely by the boys. The double incentive-the thought of hay ing a Zoo and the opportunity to be one of committee of three boys to take a free trip to New York where the elephant is to be purchased-will make every boy In the association roll up his sleeves and hustle for subscrip- tions. The conditions for winning this New York trip are simple. Every ten cents turned over to Webb Crawford, cashier of the First National bank and cashier of the association, entities the boy or girl collecting or contributing the money to vote for three members to go to New York, and the three boys receiving the highest number of votes will have the trip ot their lives. The Age Herald will pay all the expenses.
 No city in the south can boast of manlier, pluclSier boys than Birming- ham, and the pick of our youngsters participated in the meeting yesterday afternoon.
 AS Judge Feagin, in addressing the meeting, remarked, geological gar den will prove not only entertaining, but educative. This movement, he said, was in itself educative. It showed that the boys of Birmingham had in them the making of public spirited citizens.
 And now that the movement is well under way no time will be lost in swelling the fund, for the boys are in earnest and their enthusiasm will not flag
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
The Educational Conference.

Today in the National Conference for Education in the South northern men and southern men will meet as equals and as friends to discuss ques- tons of the gravest nature-questions that deeply relate to the welfare of the next generation. There will be no mere self-seekers in the conference, and very few cranks. It will consist of earnest men who desire to reduce illiteracy, and they are willing to lend a helping hand in whatever manner promises the best results.
 There may be discussions that touch the color line, but these discussions will be conducted by earnest men, who see the burdens of the south, and who are first of all just and sympathetic. If there are wrongs here the wrongs themselves will be discussed, and not the people of the south.
 The people of Birmingham should attend the sessions of the conference, for in that way the great subject of education can best be brought home to those who must primarily face the problem. The percentage of illiteracy In Alabama is high, and the conference meets here hoping that a way can be devised that will promote a reduction of 1t before the next census Is taken.
 The problem before every citizen will be discussed by capable and thoughtful men, and The Age-Herald urges its readers to hear the discus sions, assuring them at the outset that they will hear no word that springs from hatred, prejudice or ignorance Every phase of honestly-held opinion may be presented, but no one will speak as politicians speak in congress or on the stump. The conference is not that kind of body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
Catholic Music.

Tt seems to be practically settled that the popes decree abolishing mixed choirs and calling for the Gregoran chant in place of figured music In Cath ollie churches throughout the world will be kept in abeyance In the United States for some time said a prominent lay man.
 The archbishops have, after thor ough discussion of the matter, decided to ask the sovereign pontiff to modify his decree so far as It applies to this country. Gregorian music Is not easy and it will take time, probably two years or more, to train choirs of boys and men in Gre gorian music. Every musician, be he Catholic or non Catholic, knows that the chant is the most appropriate style of song for the liturgy, and every one there fore agrees with the pope. It Is only a question of time when Gregorian music will be the only music heard in Catholic churches. In the meantime the choir of St Paurs will continue to sing Gounad's, Webers, Laiaers, Farmers and the works of the other modern composers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
RULERS AND THEIR SUBJECTS.

From the Chicago News,
 Count Leo Tolstoi once told Isabel Hapgood. who has translated many of his books. a good story of one of his an- cestors, an army officer, who was an ex- cellent mimic. One day he was imper- sonatng the Emperor Paul to a group of his friends when Paul himself entered and for some moments looked on, unper- ceived, at the antics of the young man. Tolstoi finally turned and, beholding the emperor, bowed his head and was silent. "Go on. sir" said Paul; "continue the performance" The young man hesitated a moment and then, folding his arms and initiating every gesture and intonaton of his sovereign, he said: "Tolstol, you de- serve to be degraded. but I remember the thoughtlessness of yotth and you are pardoned." The czar smiled slightly at this speech. well be 1t so,' he said.
 An old English chronicler, in record ing the abdication of King Henry VI of England in 1461, quaintly says that his reign had lasted upward of thirty-eight years without his having once inter- medded with public affairs" The same writer aptly illustrates the shakiness of Edward IV.'s title on his succession to King Henry's throne by a story of London grocer who lived at the Sign of the Crown and, having jocosely re- marked that his son was heir to the Crown" was promptly beheaded for the atrocious pun.
 Frederick the Great employed archi- tects to build him library, but they fought with true professional etiquette over their designs. The monarch who had braved the might of Europe in arms was not to be defeated by a parcel of nagging professional men. "Confound you" said the king. don't waste any more time; this cupboard opposite me is of a very good design; copy that" They did as they were ordered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
Summer Theatrical Season.

Now that the theatrical season at the local playhouses Is practically over the public is looking forward to the opening of the summer season at East Lake said a theatre patron yesterday. While the extensive improvements now being made at this popular resort show that it will be a moro delightful place to while away the hours than ever before, 1t Is the character of plays to be offered in the Aquatic theatre that Is interesting the public. I am sure that the most pre- tentious venture of this kind would prove a paying investment in the long run. good opera company would undoubtedly be popular, and a first-class musical comedy or legitimate comedy would be Just the thing for variety.
 q do not think much of stock compan- les for summer theatres when they are confined entirely to the drama. It is usually too hot in the summer time to a stage hero or mentally consign the vil- lain to some hotter place. What the peo- pie want on a summer night Is light en- tertainment that will demand no tears and can be forgotten as soon as the cur tain has fallen. Of all things, let us have no more melodrama until next win if we cannot get anything better
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
BRILLIANT CARD PARTY.
Miss Olive Phil Pearson Entertains at
 Home In Livingston.

Livingston, April 25.-(special. .)-One of the most brilliant card parties of the season was given last Friday evening by that wee charming hostess Miss Olive Phil Pearson at her beautiful home on Main street. The home was artistically decorated in smilax and cut flowers.
 The guests were received in the draw ing room which was decorated with American beauty roses. The card tables were placed in the back parlor. At the close of the games dainty refreshments were served in the library punch was served by Miss Tamentaum and Miss Gull ley, Miss Tamentaum wore white liberty SILK over taffeta, and Miss Gulley was in red silk. The first prize, a beautiful picture was won by Mrs. Morrow of Birmingham. The gentlemen's prize was won by Mir. Wrenn. The consolation was drawn by Miss Broadway. Miss Pearson. who Is one of the prettiest young girls In society wore most becoming gown of pink accordion plaited crepe de chine, trimmed in lace. She was assisted in re- ceiving by her mother, Miss Pickens and Miss Galloway. Her mother wore black lace over white taffeta. Miss Pickens was charming in white crepe de chine, and Miss Galloway wore A becoming gown of chiffon, trimmed in lace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
Business in Presidential Years.

Worlds Work has collected many facts and figures relating to president ial years. These facts and figures show that in 1872, 1884, 1896 and 1900 increases occurred in the aggregate of bankruptcy liabilities; that gold ex- ports exceeded imports in every presi- dential year since 1860 save two--the exceptions being 1880 and 1888; that bank clearings declined in 1888 and 1900, while the gains in 1892 and 1896 were less than normal; that customs receipts fell off in four presidential years since 1868, the only notable in- crease being in 1892; that pig iron production decreased in 1876, 1884 and 1896, and practically stood still in 1888 and 1900; that the average quotation of twenty leading railroad stocks de clined every presidential campaign summer since and including 1888.
 Capital is proverbially timid, and when the nature of the administration covering four years is at stake, it gen. orally proposes to wait for the results of November. Speculation was dead before we entered upon the present presidential year, and iron in Decem- Der touched low water mark. Specula- ton is still dormant, but iron, the great barometer of trade, has been looking up ever since December. It is not booming, but 1t i5 firmly held at prices that leave a margin of profit to the producer.
 The truth is, the crops will control the course of business this year. If good crops of cotton, corn and wheat are grown this year, business will con. tinue to pick up, and the years trade aggregates will be reasonably good. Poor crops on the other hand will have a contrary effect. Instead of waiting for the shower of ballots capitalists are probably watching the crops. There is no occasion for watching the two political parties this year. The demo- crats will name safer administrator than MT. Roosevelt, and unless capital dreads a continuance of Rooseveltism it has nothing to dread except poor crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
PIGEON CHASERS OF NEW
 YORK AND THEIR COAXERS

owner spends much time keeping his flock in motion. This he does by waving a long pole with streamers on the end. But the diversion is dangerous; in their haste, the "chasers'' often fall down air-shafts or to the streets. The last &C., cident of the sort occurred on April 6, when the police reports contained the following terse record:
 9:3O a. m.-Joseph Hershman, twenty years; laborer; residence, No. BOA East Seventy-first street; flying pigeons on roof of No 1892 Second avenue. attempt- ed to jump across air-shaft to roof of No. 1S94' fell to extension; instantly killed
 The "chasers' have a curious way of getting rid of a pigeon that they think Is bringing them bad luck. To sell 1t would be useless for 1t would surely re- turn, so the luck is restored by tying strips of cloth to the birds legs. The boys say that thus equipped pigeon will fly straight up and never come down." However that may be- 1t Is the belief that this is an effec:ual means for getting rid of hoodoo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
Board In St. Louis.

There is an evident difference of opin- ion as regards the rates for board In St. Louis,' said a gentleman yesterday. Tn .ain papers a great protest Is r. $ made against the alleged exorbitant charges that will be made by hotel and boarding house proprietors while the St. Louis papers insist that the town Is wide open to the man who can pay a dollar a day. It is said that private residences of wealth and the homes of people who really need the money have been open ed to the public with surprising liberai- ity and freedom. The remarkable feature of this state of affairs Is that there is no difference in the prices The lucky vis- itor may find a room in some elegant mansion for the same rate that he would have to pay in a less pretentous house. It is stated that the prices for none of these rooms is over S150 a day. That is certainly reasonable enough for the most exacting.
 Tt will soon be time for the crowds to gather at St. Louis now and I am glad to note that the prospects of the city being more than able to care for all visitors is very encouraging. It Is said that St Louis is now in a position to easily accommodate more than 10000 people in addition to the number that is actually expected to come, so there need be no fear of having to sleep on tho floor in some draughty hallway be- cause you cannot get a bed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26

thur fleet was the immediate cause of the yiceroy's resignation, the new ap- pointee being a personal enemy of the viceroy. But he was marked to go. The czar and the people had come to dislike him; the war grows more and more unpopular in Russia, and there begin to be predictions that a revolu- tion will soon be imminent there if no pronounced victory is gained.
 The best excuse that has been found for Alexieff is that he brought on the war, not by design, but by clinging to the assumption that Japan would not fight. He is sailor, not diplomat, not a civil ruler, and he was not e good judge of the feeling in Japan. Lord North made a like mistake when he said the American colonies would not fight Alexieff conducted negotia- tions on like basis, not at any time grasping the situation and making preparations against it. His downfall is due to his dull wits, rather than to any Viciousness on his part. He is a typical Russian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
schoolboys as ParIiamentarlans.


 T was very much surprised to see the fine executive ability and knowledge of parliamentary law displayed by the boys at the meetings for the organization of the childrens Geological Garden assoeia- ton of Birmingham in the City Hall yes terday afternoon" remarked prominent citizen who was present,
 The boys were deeply interested, and began the organization in an energetic and business like manner that foretells the ultimate success of the movement
 Many of these boys are good politici- ans, too, and in the election of officers it was very amusing to watch them at work for their respective favorites. The boys were deeply in earnest and at times the meeting had the appearance of an anil mated political convention. If persua- sion was not strong enough to secure the ballot of some little fellow. who was un- decided, he was lifted up bodily and car ried into the ranks of one or the other of the nominees. The parliamentary knowledge displayed by these school boys was remarkable, and bespeaks fatter- ingly for the training they are receiving.
 "The establishment of the Geological Garden is a most commendable enter prise. It will be productive of high pleas ure and will afford marked educational advantages. The zoo will be an orna- ment to the city, and the especial pride of the children. The boys are to be congratulated on the manner in which they have taken hold of the movement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

The publication of Marconigram news papers and the organization of a Mar conf stock company for wireless telegra- phy remind one that this latest achieve ment of human genius is no longer 6 scientific toy merely to be talked aoout and written about. It has become prac- tical utility, and since the beginning of the Russo-Japanese war It's usefulness has been forcefully demonstrated. Before very much longer all ocean steamships will issue wireless newspapers on the voyage across and it will no longer be necessary for a man of affairs to isolate himself from the world for a week or ten days just because he wants to cross the ocean.
 When college girls start to hazing they are perhaps worse than the boys. The gentle sex can at times become decidedly brutal and yet practice barbarities with the most innocent air imaginable. For instance a party of girl students at Madison, Wis, recently took charge of a student and after hazing her to a queens taste. left her bound to a beam in an attic, exhausted and helpless. Phil osophers have often pointed out that mans humanity to man is often out classed by womans humanity to woman, the word humanity being used in this case in that sarcastic way affected by those who would say an unpleasant thing as pleasantly as possible under the cir cumstances.
 The startling announcement has been made that the English womans foot is getting larger all the time and there is no apparent remedy, unless the belles of England are willing to sacrifice health by giving up athletic sports. Tho blame for this alarming state of affairs IS placed solely on the development O. ath- letics among English women and the consequent development of their feet. According to the report, where once one met on English soil so often the dainty foot of a porcelain march1oness he finds now the muscular fleet member of a modern Diana" Not well worded, surely, but the sentiment is good.
 A new felony among toughs in certain of the large cities is to hurl decayed vegetables, dead cats, stones and base ball bats at automobilists. Perhaps the young ruffians who have started this practice think they have the public sympathy because the northern chauf- feur has been so universally maligned. Chauffeurs may need correction. but not by means of missiles thrown by rowdies. and when they come up in a police court for trial the offenders will find this out to their cost PC.