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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-16

be looked at. I wish my cage was larger SOL could
I wonder why these animals called horses not
striped like I They have the form
but they do not have such pretty coat. good
many people pass. One lady seemed to admire and
liked my coat. She took notice how I displayed the
trimmings around neck. Then another lady passed
who did not pay much attention to did not like
did not like the looks of her myself know she
because she did not for much of any
thing. Self praise does not great way, but If
shut for other peoples amusement we have
to console ourselves by thinking admired.
Sixth Grade, Marcia Pulver,
Bryant School 3644 Fifth Avenue S. r
PRETTY LITTLE POODLE
Oh, tired! We have just been taken from
the and feel pretty stiff; but would know
anyway how feel unless you had travelled in close
box for thousand miles. My is Minnie
and famous trick pony. Maybe you have seen
in my many different performances Or perhaps
is Nox. He is pretty little poodle spotless
white. perform many times with Nox and we
given great applause.
awakened by rough hand which clasped something
very hard around my mouth. Presently dragged
out the tent. tried to neigh but it useless
account of that iron clasp The had just peeped
out from. under dark cloud and saw rough
grasping my pretty silken Soon he said, II
have you now, pretty one, and cannot escape"
But To- ugly growl, scuffe of feet. There stood
Nox showing his even white teeth The disap-
peared and I was safe Agnes Perry,
A Fifth Grade, 60 Sixth Avenue NE.
Everett School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-16

Is small that sometimes get and try to
get away. One day was in cage being pulled thru
the streets of Minneapolis. It day and the
shone into my This time became very angry
and tried to break the bars Of my and
after Juggling long time I broke one. The
man who sitting in my frightened
and called to some one, and in moment there
was whip coming toward AS as it
lay down and cooled off, In time / became tame
as any lion they had in the show.
Sixth Grade, Arthur Powell
Greeley School. 2732 Fourteenth Avenue S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-16

Where l saw other lions put
no one that I knew.
A long time after they be-
gan to train us in a big
house. When we did not do
what the man told us to do
he hit us with a big iron
pole with a sharp point to it.
I felt it few times when I
was thinking of home and
not listening to the orders
the man was giving me.
When we learned how to do
tricks all right he took us on
the train to a large city
where we acted for the
amusement of people. When
1 felt hungry and could not
have dinner before we were
thru acting I wished I could
jump into the midst Of the
crowd and chew them up. I
have travelled with the show
for a long time but I have
never heard of nor seen my
mother, father, sisters or
brothers.
Wilhelm Nelson,
613 Twenty-fifth av S.
B Seventh Grade,
Monroe School,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-16

of people suddenly burst in from opening like
wild cats, trainer pointing to howled out, in
unrefned THE only giraffe in existence!"
AS if they did not left five unconquerable
tiers behind in Africa to my capture There,
look! Look! How they stare at me! But is
amazingly odd animal -Henrietta Lund,
Tenth Grade, sos Seventeenth Avenue S.
South Side High School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-16
AN EXTRA FINE SPECIMEN.

My native home western Africa among tail
cocoanut palms. My younger days full of fun
and sport jumping from bough to bough and chatter
ing with the other chimpanzees Our favorite sport
throwing green cocoanuts at the heads natives
when they enough, and it great fun
when struck
One day on the ground when suddenly a
young hunter and his dog appeared. The dog caused
such terror that did the most foolish thing:
scrambled the hunters back to the top his head
and chung to his hair He very had me in his
net and carried off to hts tent where the other
hunters pronounced very fine specimen and
laughed because was easily captured.
how badly felt 1t all. then shipped to
another country and sold to circus manager. From
that time life not happy, for trained to
tricks with the other animals. I Gagged most
of the time travelling from city to city. The
people at performances frightened for long
used to their noise. AS they passed out
they often stopped at my cage and poked me with
sticks, sometimes hurting badly and making long
for some cocoanuts to pet them with.
However, became attached to my master
and the of the animals, and feeling quite at
home But oh! how often have longed my
green trees and freedom again.
A Fifth Grade. -Hy1da Peatt,
Calhoun School. 1866 w Thirty first Street.
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PINK LEMONADE AND
WhiSkers?

in part of Africa" said
the lion. 'It of the "i''Aeis'
finest places in the world,
there and good times we
wanted. We did not have to be shut in a great box
with bars of iron and lock to keep from hurting
our enemies. heard that cruel keeper tell the
with the white beard that to be- shown in the
great circus in America Next day he said the
keeper, I am ready for that fine on,' and then the
man with the white beard took my mate and myself
away. When the removed found that
in this in this place. Oh how would like
to go back to the old jungle and the old places
where used to I dislike to have people say,
oh, ferce! oh, look at his mouth his eyes,
and then say, I glad not in his power. Then
IF you were would not that again.
dislike the circus the people, the peanuts, pink lem
and all. BE it humble there is place
like home" Ralph Bauer GRADER,
Seventh Grade 1904 Thirty-f fourth Av. S.
Minnehaha School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-16
SUCH LOVELY TUsKs!

At last have arrived at large, busy city, to rest
while hope. We have travelled for long time. It
dreary day when Twas taken from my mother
and home. It has been SINCE and until
get back again not be happy To be penned up
day long in is wearing my life away
The good times I used to have with my mother
running about in the open air eating green
leaves all passed Everything is different
off before people and then back into
my horrid cage. When I with my mother l.
scarcely person, but see people until my
eyes tired with looking at them. wonder If their
eyes not get tired they looked at all
long? People by and Poor old fellow" while
others say, Hasn't large trunk just lovely
tusks!" But what good does it do If they do not
take part think it is all great
mistake that Cake from homes and pen us
up. How would they like to be penned up?
A Seventh Grade, Mabel Bacon,
Blaine School SIS Fourth Street N.
THE BELLE OF WLDVHIE.
When happily roaming about the tangled woods
Of sunny often told how my great-grand-
mother, noted giraffe, acrobat in
derful circus. Little did then dream that /, too,
should become important factor Of
Were It not that I occasionally long for my native
home should give myself entirely to the pleasures
and amazements of circus life. Here under a sky Of
gray cloth have been placed in q gilded cage a
safe retreat suppose from the encroachments of the
enormous throngs. These people queer beings by
the way, gazing with wonderful expressions
suppose it is extraordinary beauty
Wi1dvethat attracts attention. There is
set of folk, called boys" whom seriously object to-
Infringing upon my rights by their undgnihed actions
and remarks, they remind OF most mschievous
monkeys at home. The other night as noisy throng
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-16

so grand but that I did look very large
her for am the largest elephant in the menagerie.
B Fifth Grade GLADYS Lobdeu,
Garfield School, $40 Nineteenth Street.
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NAUGHTY JOHNNIE BEAR.


ries that things hat" you can't have them. my
child. That two-egged animal would scream and
screech if went toward her for tried once
much to the harm of my nice nose" But the little
bear cried and until the mother threatened to
spank him did he quiet down. Ma why do I have to
bath? Those little animals don't look as if they
did" Because told you to-" replied the mother.
Johnnie sat bordering over this last answer for a
time then said ma, that little animal in pink and
white fur didn't obey its ma just now The mother
did not answer hoping to silence the questoner.
ma, want round thing like that (pointing to
balloon), and want to go for walk. well, child
be contented with what you have and be a good boy
or" IT want it, WANT i-t! walled the naughty
boy. At which the mother did not say, "Wait till I
get you home but then and there chastised him; and
when child had sulked until he had fallen asleep
said to herself dolefuy, Johnny is learning such
bad habits from these other little animals"
Tenth Grade, Ruth Ridges
North Side High School 1914 Hennepin Av.
A GRAND STAMPEDE.
It dreary day in May. was lying on the
thinking about the circus which was coming
the next day, when suddenly heard strange noises
near by. looked and beheld troupe of circus
animals coming the road thought 1t was the circus
parade so ran it and observed they had
attendant. AS they came nearer I heard them grum-
bling about the circus. One saying Il wish did
not to be Gagged up all day." Another said, Il
agree with you, comrade wish could to the
and live there like used to In the Jungle SO
they appointed certain when they would
They to leave thru the east gate which weak
and could be easily knocked down by the elephant
By this time they were directly in front of me. I
had been unobserved during their conversation. A
large tiger turning his caught sight of and
shouted in excitement There is a boy spying on u.s.
catch him quick he will reveal our whereabouts
They all rushed at with the tiger foremost. I
started to run but my seemed like lead. When
was about way to the house the tiger gave one
jump and landed came down with a bump
and awoke find it had all been dream and had
fallen -Cavour Redfeld,
A Sixth Grade, 1872 Ncollet Avenue.
Emerson School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-16
GRAND SIR ELEPHANT.

AS I do not suppose you know who I am will in
troduce myself to you. am the grand Sir Elephant
of certain show.
When were exhibiting in Omaha stand
ing in stall Tapping to keep the flies away
and trying to keep cool for it very after
noon in July When I looked down what should I
but object, little girl between five and
Of age who threw her arms and began to scream
and running to a gentleman and lady who think
her papa and AS my master
heard the scream he to what the matter was
when her explained to him that she had
anything large I, he smiled and then tried
pacify the child in his funny Italian way
ing could stop her crying. It grieved very much
to have that little girl SO frightened at when
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-16
A DESIRE TO CHEW.

When was small lived with my father, mother,
sisters and brothers in Africa. When only two
years old I went away from home to play in the
woods. Not long after left home shared by
means of strong ropes. The more struggled to get
loose the tighter the ropes became there
about half day calling for help all the time felt
sick and tired could not sleep all night but lay
still, waiting my father and mother to and
help Early the next morning two
ing toward with guns their shoulders At first
thought they going to shoot me- but when they
they loosed and took me to a ship
nth lion hut
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"a BIT OF CONSOLATION.

wonder why brought to this cold climate
Gagged up IKE this. Is It because have such a
pretty coat because coat is. like Josephs
many colors? should not think it bad If I
had some tricks 30 do but show off like
of the animals 7 just have to stand here
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NOT AT ALL CURIOUS.


should just like to get hold of that boy. He has
been staring at me for about five minutes. a
hippopotamus because born SO, just they are
boys and girls, and besides do not anything curl
Gus about myself. But my, how they dress! I should
indeed smother with all those clothes on One thing
do not like is to have those people feeding
time with peanuts and everything else They must
think that my keeper feeds do like to
be in this circus at all because they all stare me.
should rather be in Africa where and live wild
Besides there is not enough water to swim in as I
used to do where should like to get my
food and feed myself, and get out of this old cage
where I not like it
A Fifth Grade, Harry Lofgren,
Van Cleye School. 1880 Jackson Street NE.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-16

THE RETORT COURTEOUS
Major TOpknot, Hunter Ito the butchers boy
Hi! Hullo! Have you my hare?
Butchers Boy - Ga-a-rn! ave you my
whiskers? From Punch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-20

erintendent at Spencer; ]. E. Durkee,
county superintendent Of Beuna Vista
county; j. p. Lu.>i. principal of the ST.
Ansgar schools: n. Spencer, former su-
perintendent at Algona; Sherman
Yates, former superintendent atssYip-
ton, and e. f. Saylor, former superin>
tendent OF Polk county =. ,s..s
Judging from my own county, con>
tinued the former state superintendent,
"the state has many citizens now oc-
cupying positions Of honor and trust.
or engaged In business or profession
al life who taught either during their
college courses or for time after
grauation. Fred F.. Faville, the repub-
lican presidential elector in the Elev-
enth district, and Vincent Smunt, the
member of the board of trustees from
the second congressional district, both
successful attorneys at law. and Mrs.
Carrie Lane Chapman Gait the noted
lecturer, were teachers in the schools
Of the state.
IF 1t were necessary to show that
many of the successful teachers OF the
state have graduated from or attend
ed the state college the list could be
easily extended.
While the college has no professions
al schools and does not contemplate
having such schools teachers who want
instruction in the sciences as related
to industry, manual training, and do
mestic science will find it given by ex-
perts at Ames."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-20

such signs. of Sc lie decay in his speech
of acceptance that the proceedings
were mere buresque. Physically
they say, ex-senator Davis appears to
be remarkably robust, but his efforts to
read his written speech were piteable.
1t was Impossible to understand his re-
marks az he failed to read single
sentence intelligibly, and his mind was
palpably wandering. The printed copy
Of his speech furnished to the press did
not betray the weakness which over
came the vice presidential candidate
during tire delivery.
Before the campaign has progressed
far it is the opinion of the correspond
ents that the true condition of ex-Sen-
ator Davis will have become widely
known, and then the democratic ma
tional committee must face the alter
native OF withdrawing him from the
ticket or seeing 1t defeated on the sole
issue of extreme age. 1t is now pointed
out that ex-Secretary Root, before his
notification speech to Senator Fair
banks sit indianapolis. foresaw that
the public would soon become aware OF
x-Senator Davis condition and that
IL would become a real issue In the
campaign. in spite of the universal de-
sire to shield the candidate from the
humiliation of a public discussion of
his disabilities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-20
ONLY ONE KILLED
Storm at St. Loui. Does Considerable
Property Damage and Causes Loss Of
One Life and Injury to Several Per-
sons-Fair Grounds Not Touched.

st. Louis, Mo. Aug. 20.-A tornado
OF small proportions, but of extreme
fury, swept down on the residence por-
ton of North ST. Louis yesterday af-
ternoon, resulting in the death of John
Ellington, and damage to property es-
timated at 100000 Several persons
sustained broken legs and arms, and
others were injured by flying debris,
resulting in many cuts and bruises.
A shower passed over st. Louis earlier
in the day. but there had been no rain
in North st. Louis. The sky had cleared
and the atmosphere had become murky
and hot. when citizens in North st.
Louis noticed dark cloud approach
ing from the southwest. An arm seemed
to shoot to the ground like gigantic
cable at Nineteenth and Angelrodt
streets, and with swiftness swept east
along Angelrodt street for ten blocks,
then turned north and swept three
blocks along northeast to Bremen street
and the river, where considerable prop
erty along the river was destroyed.
The tornado then jumped to about
the middle Of the river and encoun-
tered a ferry boat. which was turned
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-20
BLOW TO THE PACKERS.
Notified That Thoy Must Not House
Employees Al The Packing Plants.

Chicago. Aug. 20. - Corporation
Counsel Tolman last night advised
Mayor Harrison that the housing OF
men in the stock yards packing houses
is violation of the building ordinance.
Under this opinion all the strike
breakers living in the yards will have
to find living quarters outside OF Pac-
kingtown.
Mayor Harrison announced that the
packers would be compelled to take
the sleeping quarters out Of their
plants Monday is the day set for the
change.
The strike leaders declare the decis-
ion will be of great assistance to them
in winning the struggle. The packers.
on the other hand, say they have cx>
pected such action on the part of the
municipal authorities and are prepared
to meet the new conditions 1t will im>
pose on them.
More trouble is expected In the vicin-
ity OF the yards when all the men arc
forced to go home at night. and the
police are preparing to meet increased
violence.
One hundred and eleven Greek strik-
ers deserted the packers yesterday a.
societies and the Greek church.
Many accidents and assaults marked
the day at the yards. One death was
reported of a negro accidentally fall
ing down an elevator shaft in Ar
mours and seven men were injured
in attacks by strikers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-20
KING AND KAISER
They Have Been ssiee .sa as Godfath.
ers to the Heir to the Russian Throne
- Considered a Clover Diplomatic
Move.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 2o.-The selec-
ton of Emperor William and King Ed
ward to be godfathers of the heir to
the Russian throne has created an ex-
eellent impression and is considered to
be an especially happy omen OF future
relations between Russia and Great
Britain. Both Prince Henry of Prus-
sia, and Prince Louis of Battenberg,
personal representatives Of their re-
spective sovereigns, are understood to
be bearers of letters to Emperor Mich
olas. King Edwards delegation of
Prince Louis to be his representative
is considered to have special signiti-
canoe In view of the issues which have
arisen between the two countries over
the maritime laws as chief of the nav
al intelligence department of the Brit
ish navy Prince Louis will be in a po-
sition to discuss the controverted ques-
tions with the emperor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-20

and tossed about but was not sunk.
Leaving the ferry, the tornado once
more jumped and struck the Illinois
shore near Madison. where 1t demol-
ished several dwellings,, the Leder-
kranz hall and blew down a portion OF
the Madison Cooper works, killing
John Ellington. Severe damage was
done also to dwellings, in Venice and
Granite City. which adioins Madison
and number Of persons were injured.
The width of the tornado was about
a block and a half, and houses Were
ished, several large manufactures par
TALLY demolished and the streets litter
ed with debris.
A Broadway trolley car containing
eleven passengers was suddenly buried
under six telegraph poles. which
crashed into the top and wrecked the
car, Only the motorman was hurt.
Probably the heaviest loss suffered
by single concern was the destruc-
ton accomplished at the Niedrtnghaus
rolling mill The plant covers two
squares in extent. The big smoke
stack was blown down and half the
plant was demolished cntailing esti-
mated damage at $4,000 Six em-
ployes were injured in this plant. Part
of the roof and two cupolas We're
blown from the Catholic church of Our
Lady of Good Counsel. The side of
the Buck Stove and Range Company's
plant was blown in.
In ST. Louis at the time there was
not the slightest intimatton Of wind
storm.
Not the slightest damage was done
at the worlds fair grounds. The ex-
position is situated five miles from the
path OF the tornado and the wind was
not felt there.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-20
SUGAR RATE WAR
Milwaukee 4 ST. Paul Line Cuts
Freight Tariffs On Sugar From Chi.
cage West & Northwest Amounting
To is to 22 Cents.

Chicago, Aug 20.--A sugar rate war
has been declared by the Chicago, Mil
wauke.e & ST. Paul road, which an-
nounees reduction of tariff from Chi
cago west and northwest, amounting
to 15 to % cents, effective immediate
ly. The rates announced are 5 cents
per hundred pounds from Chicago to
Missouri river points between Kansas
City and Sioux City. including Sioux
Falls, and cents from Chicago to
Twin Cities and common points north
west. Former rates were ~ cents to
Missouri river points and 20. to Twin
Cities. The reductions make rate of
thirty cents from New York to all
points named. The war is started be-
cause some southwestern lines are said
to have refused to abide by the adjust
ment made several months ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-20
BAD STORM AT EXPOSITION.
Lightning and Wind Does Damage
and Frightens Visitors.

st. Louis. Aug. 20.--Dnring a rain
storm last night while a concert was in
progress in festival hall, at the expo
sition, lightning put out all the lights.
The audience became frightened and
panic was prevented by woman's
voice taking up the strain of Amer
ica," others joining in when the crash
of thunder rolled away.
In the Chinese village, on the Pike.
$50 Chinese who had just arrived. be-
came panic stricken and the officers
were forced to draw their revolvers to
subdue the excitement. Lightning
struck near by, and one OF the Chinese
was severely shocked, while another
jumped from the roof of a building and
broke an arm.
The band stand in the Plaza of ST
Louis was struck by lightning and
burned before the rain extinguished the
flames.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-20
PUGH IN DISGRACE
Postmaster at Adel Forced to Resign
Because He Held Up and Refused to
Forward Letters-said to Have op-
ened Some Of Them.

Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, Aug. 2O.-Postoffice In
spector Stewart today made 1t known
that the resignation OF Postmaster
Pugh. at Adel, was forced by the dis
covery that he was in the habit of
withholding letters sent thru his office
The inspector states that he found
seventy-six letters which We're held up
and not forwarded and some OF them
had been opened. There will be no
prosecution. owing to political influ-
ences. The news has caused sensa-
ton in political circles in this district.