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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13
The Magic In the Letter Il.

"Did you ever notice." asked the OBJ
server of things nobody else ever no
tlces, "whnt lot of magic there is in
that little letter Il?
"For instance, II can turn golfing
tee into tree, an all into n rail, a gain
into grain. n fog into frog, tail
into n trail hose into horse, n bid
into n bird, hen into a hern, heath
into hearth. bit of heat into heart,
a hat into another kind of hart, pat
into part, Il cat into cart, n spit into
n spirit, a fist into first, bow into n
brow, peal into n pearl. peach into
n preach, n beach into breach, wing
into n wiring. a stave into starve, a
CAB into grab or n garb, a skit into a
skirt, sting into string, tuck into
a truck. a boil into a broil, a mine into
a miner, bush into brush, line in
to liner, bag into brag, a bay into
bray payer into prayer band
into a brand, COW into n crow, etc,
world without end."-Baltlmore Amer
lean.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13

Little Lucy Brown, while running in
the yard one day, suddenly tripped
and fell. Her mother being attracted
by the childs screams, rushed out, cry.
ing:
''Why, Lucy, what's the matter? Was
IL an accidentT
"N'm," replied Lucy, between her
sobs, ut was brlck."-Little Chron-
icle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13
RlNern In knreu.

On the western coast of Korea the
tides of the Yellow sea are higher than
anywhere In the world outside the bay
of Fundy, and while the rivers of east
ern Korea are clear streams, that run
swiftly from the mountains, those on
the western side are great brown. mud
dy rivers, up which the thirty foot
ocean tides surge many miles.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13
All Things Fitting.

NO" said the lumber dealer. 1--WE
don't sell all woods here-only the
parts cut directly from the trunk"
"And what" asked the customer. "do
you do with the limbsT
oh" replied the cheerful dealer
1--WE send them all to the branch Of
fice."-Baltlmor News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13
She Knew the Reason

At the dinner table one evening some
one remarked that certain lady had a
thin, falsetto voice. Little Maisie was
acquainted with the person referred to,
and she cried out abruptly: "oh. l
know why. Because she's got false
set of teeth"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13
On the Manu.

Cannlbal King-That missionary made
an awful fuss, didn't he? Head Chief
Terrible, sir. His struggles were
frightful. Cannibal Ktng-Well. serve
him as a piece de resistance.-Town
Topics.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13
Deer.

Bill-You say you never make the
mistake of shooting something else for
a deer? Jill-No; did 1t once; shot a
mans 500 cow and had to pay for 1t.
BILL should say that experience was
q deer acher.-Yonkers Statesman.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13

When one meets the tipping problem
face to face he understands what is
meant by the saw "All things come to
him who waits."-New Orleans Timeo-
Democrat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13
Getting Out of II.

Mrs. Unhappy after the quarreD-
When we were married you said you'd
be willing to follow me to the end Of
the world, and now Mr.. Unappy-
Now desire to call your attention to
the fact that the world has no ends.
1t is round.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13

Mabel-What n perfectly exquisite
new bonnet, dearest? Ethel-Oh, I'm
SO glad you like II. | was so afraid
you wouldn't. Are you sure you like it?
Mabel-Sure? oh, perfectly. l always
did adore that shape. Why, | had
three just like it-when 1t was in
fashion
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13
A Man IL what He Eats.

l have seen some of the uncooked
fruits and nuts people. | don't say l
saw the right ones. Like enough, l
saw only those who, for the good of
the cause, should never have been al
lowed to wander forth into society.
They one and all professed loudly to
be In the rIdest physical health. 1t
seemed to me they lacked the proper
scenic accessories. A floral pillow with
"Rest" on 1t in immortelles. say about
here, and sheaf of wheat tied with
purple satin faced ribbon over there
would have seemed more natural and
suited their complexion better. As to
their mental vigor, after | had heard
them talk awhile l gave right in to
their most cardinal doctrine: A man
is what he eats. If he eats beef he
becomes of the beef bcefy If he eats
nuts he becomes-but enough.-Every-
body's Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13
GrcNsOme Hmmor.

The story of the French humorlst
who was presented with silver or
namented coffin by a grateful under
talier whom he mentioned in his latest
story is not without parallel in the
Lincoln's Inn store of anecdotes. The
late Mr.. Edward Karslake, q. c., while
canvassing at Colchester in the seven
ties, is said TO have asked an elector
TO make him two trunks. but I'm not
a trunk maker" said the disappointed
tradesman. what are you, then?' in
quired the candidate. I'm an under
taker," was the answer. every well,
then" said the learned gentleman,
make me coffin instead" When the
coffin arrived at his London residence
there were members of his family who
strongly objected to giving it house
room. "yery good" he rejoined. "Pll
have 1t sent TO my chambers. 1t will
serve as a receptacle for Beavans re-
ts"-London Globe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13
SupernuOus.

Teacher-Thomas, mention few of
the proofs that the earth is round, like
an orange. Tommy Tucker-I didn't
know we had to have any proofs,
ma'am. / thought everybody admitted
it.-Chicago Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13
Honest.

'Do you think him an honest states
man"
"Sure. I've known him to buy thou
sands of votes and pay for every one
Of them" ."-Detroit Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13

A certain young man told his girl
the other night that If she didn't marry
him he'd get rope and. hang himself
right In front of her home.
"Oh, please don't do it, Harry" she
said; ''you know father doesn't want
you hanging around here"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13
Wise.

"Did Jerrold get anything out Of his
rich uncle's estate" "Well, rather;
he married the daughter OF the attor-
ney for the state."-Puck.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13
An Encore.

Tommy--What's an 'encore," auntie?
Auntie-An "encore" Is when You are
asked to go over the same thing again.
Tommy-Then my teacher is always
encoring me at lessons.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13
Interested.

"Do you admire Beethoven's works"
II never visited 'em." answered Mr..
Cumrox absentmindedly. "What does
he manufacture T-Washlng Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13
willing 10 Helm.

"But," said Miss Roxley's father,
show about supporting my daughter?
Have you considered that thorough
Typ "Oh, yes" replied the suitor, 'Tm
willing to help."-Philadelphia Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-04-13

History is indeed little more than the
register Of the crimes, follies and mis-
fortunes Of mankind.-Gibbon.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-06-01

This is year of big and soul-stir-
ring Prohibition conventions. But
wait! Minnesota has not yet been
heard from. She has never yet Jagged
in the rear-and, will not now. She
has sometimes led the van-and may
now. It's up to YOU.
One thing is certain. The arrange
ments for our state convention are be-
ing made on a big scale.
One fare for the round trip!
Oliver w. Stewart, national chair
man! He has no superior on the Pro-
hibition platform.
Clinton N. Howard, of Rochester,
N. Y! He is the founder of the great
Rochester Prohibition Union of Chris
tian~ Men. Field secretary of the In
ternational Reform Bureau. A whirl-
wind on the stump. Possibly our can
didate for president or vice president.
The Prohibition Glee Club, con-
sisting of chorus of fifty voices!
The Minneapolis Journal Newsboys'
Band Of forty pieces!
An informal but cordial reception by
the Hennepin delegation and ladies of
the hospitable Flour City!
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-06-01

And this makes no account of the
other splendid features of the pro-
gram, nor of unannounced speeches,
discussions or music. Nor Of the So
cial greetings in the interim of the
sessions. Nor of the thousand-and-
one unexpected things which always
happen SO delightfully."-. Nor of sight
seeing. Nor of-but we forbear.
With all the other inducements, don't
forget the rate of one fare for the
round trip; nor that It is open to
everybody, whether delegates or not,
and that it is NOT necessary to get
certificate in order to come at this
rate. Tell your neighbors about this
and bring them along. Almost above
all, plan to stay until the last cats
hung. which will be after Little
Giant Howard's great speech and the
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-06-01

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with prompt renewal One and two.cent postage
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Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-06-01
EXCURSION RATE.

All Minnesota railroads have grant
ed a rate to the state convention of
one fare for the round trip. No GER
tificate is necessary. Ask for a round
trip ticket ION account of the Prohi-
bition state convention" They may
be purchased beginning June 18th, and
will be good to return until and on
trains leaving Minneapolis on the
evening of the 10th.
Hotels.
Comfortable accommodations on
American plan may be procured at
81 per day and upward Lodgings at
25 cents and upward. Good meals at
Is cents and upward. Meals will be
served at this price at convention hall.
This will greatly increase the social
pleasures of the convention.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-06-01

Sam Jones the Georgia cyclone, ad-
vises the Democratic party not to hold
presidential convention next year.
He says ut will save them heap
of time, money and whisky"
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-06-01
MINNESOTA PROHIBITIONISTS Will CONVENE.
Minneapolis the Host and tuesday and Wednesday, June
"a and Is, the Red Letter Days.
GREAT PROGRAM AND ATTRACTIONS. half FARE

Newsboys' Band Concert on the Sec
ond evening of the convention. It
will also be a great Ratification Meet
ing, and the candidates will doubtless
appear" and be heard from. Your
family should not look for you before
Thursday.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-06-01
SUGGESTED PROGRAM.
Tuesday, June IA.

IU:UU "A. M.
Call to order by State Chairman Geo.
w. Higgins.
Prayer.
Election and introduction Of temporary
chairman.
Election CT other temporary officers.
Appointment of committees on Creden-
tials, Permanent Organization and Rules
and Order of Business.
Addresses of welcome by representa-
others.
Continued on page 2, column 4.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-06-01

If no convention for the election of
delegates has been held in your legis-
lative district, or if one has been held
and you were not chosen, come along.
Vacancies in delegations will be filed
with known Prohibitionists present.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-06-01
Fight for the Legislature.
Enthusiastic Conventions are Nominating
Strong Candidates and Opening
Oat-to-win Campaigns.
Has Your District Nominated Yet?

The Minnesota legislative campaign
is on in downright earnest. The law
which should protect the homes, wives
and children Of our fair state gives
free rein to the demons of hell
through 4,500 legalized saloons, to en-
slave and destroy our citizenry, break
the hearts of our noble women and
heap lasting shame and sorrow upon
their children.
The law must be changed. 1t must
outlaw the saloon; it must kill it.
The Republican and Democratic par
ties have been in power since Mime
sofa became a state. They neither
will nor can lift finger against the
saloon. They fear it. They coddle it.
They use it. A party must take con-
troll of the legislature which can be
trusted, when in power, to annihilate
the saloon. There is but one such
party.
Out of the sixty-three legislative
districts Of the state thirty-seven will
have held conventions by the date of
the state convention, and the enthus-
iasm of that splendid gathering will
stir up many others.
The manner in which our men
throughout the state have entered upon
this legislative district campaign is
heart cheering. Splendid conventions,
solid determination, practical plans,
able, honorable, well known and popu-
lar candidates, efficient committees
this is the report that is coming from
nearly every convention.
The following nominations for rep
resentative have been made in the
districts named. Fourth district,
Brooks Hitchings; Fifth, A. R. Hun
gerford; Ninth, T. e. Noble; Twelfth,
Geo. H. Andrews; Thirteenth, J. e.
Robinson; Sixteenth, John Mikkelson;
Seventeenth, H. B. Loomis; Thirtieth,
Geo. H. Brooks; Thirty-ninth, W. G..
Calderwood; Fortieth, w. G. Thomp-
son.
All the other districts which have
held conventions have taken steps
looking to nominations. Immediately
after the state convention legislative
district convention work will again be
pushed vigorously. The choice of
leaders is being carefully made with
a view to Waging Out-to-win campaigns
more energetic campaigns than we
have ever put up in this state. Not
nomination has been made SO far in
which the nominee has not pledged
himself to a personal canvass Of his
district.
The state committee is standing
back of the legislative district COM
mittees, and is putting it's speakers
into their hands. ]. L. Sizer, D. D.
Mitchell and e. M. English are work
ing district after district. N J. John
son increases his efficiency with a
stereopticon. w. r. Bonham, of Illi-
nois, will take the field with an un-
usually fine stereopticon and moving
pictures, beginning June 9. e. e.
Taylor comes, July 10, from Hartman
University, Tenn. He is Mime
sotan, and took first honors in our
state intercollegiate oratorical contest
last year.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1904-06-01

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suited your Prohibition Year Book many
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ONE FARE THE ROUND PROHIBITION
CONVENTION MINNEAPOLIS,
neighbos and bring
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
STANFORD PARLOR DIMES
NEW AND OLD OFFICERS
Members of Number Seventy<Six
Listen to Songs and Oratorical
Efforts.

Stanford Parlor No. rs, Native Sons
of the Golden West, rendered a supper
last night in a Pine-street restaurant
to the officers who on the previous
Tuesday were installed for the cur
rent term and to those who retired
after having served for six months.
There were in the dining-hall about
one hundred and fifty members Of the
parlor and several invited guests. Carl
Granz, the POSTMASTER, was fanked
on each side at the head of the table
by the new officers. Departing from
the custom of waiting until the last
course had been served before intro
ducing those who had been selected to
respond to toasts and entertain with
songs, the POSTMASTER called upon the
selected ones between courses. Henry
Lieb sang the "Stein Song" the mem
bers joining in the chorus. Dick Lee
sang the Heidelberg Song" after
which ]. ]. Lerman responded to
Stanford Parlor," and while lament
ing the fact that Stanford did not gain
grand parlor honors in Vallejo, it had
the proved satisfaction of knowing
that many of the State and city Of
ficials are members of the parlOr
Messrs. Dunn, Eckenroth and Hunt,
members of the organization, favored
with several trios. r. B. Mcmillan,
new member. responded in eloquent
language to Our Order" DR.. W. H
Sieberst entertained with German spe-
cialties and then told in dialect song of
the several officers who are to rule
Stanford during the next six months.
Charles A. Sweigert responded to cal
ifornia-" Peter Weineger, the lost
brother" who recently returned from
visit East, told of his wanderings and
declared that there are only two cities
in the United States, New York and
California" District Deputy G. W. Ger
hard told Of 'old times in Toulumne,"
and the party broke up after singing
In the Good Old Summer Time" due
next October.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
STRINGHAOI WILL REFEREE
COAST TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Delegates to Pacific States Lawn Ten-
mis- Association Meet and Discuss
Championship Details.

The delegates to the Pacific States
Lawn Tennis Association met. last
evening to appoint a tournament COM
mittee and referee for the coast
championship tournaments in Septem-
Der. The following committee was
chosen; Charles G. Kuehn, Harry
Rolfe, Charles Dunlap and Stewart
Gayness. Frank Stringbam will be
referee.
All Of the delegates were present for
the first time in several years. The
following are the delegates: Jules
Brady, Dr. Sumner Hardy, Percy Mur-
dock, w. 3. Collier, Stewart Gayness,
r. n. Whitney. and Grant Smith.
The September tournament Will
commence Friday, September 2, and
will end on September 10. Entries
will close at 3 D. m. August 81. II
was decided that all mems matches
should be three sets out Of five. but
next year there will probably be a
change in regard to this.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
Bel PLAYS Clever Tennis.

BOSTON. July 26.-In the Long
wood Cricket Clubs tennis tourna-
ment the star match to-day was be-
tween Malcolm Ward OF Orange, n.
J., and A. E. Bell of California, and
although the Eastern man won, his
opponent gave him a stiff four-set bat
tie. Ward found it harder to meet his
own kind of play (the net style) than
the long back court game of his most
familiar Eastern opponents. During
the first set he could not get into his
swing and was unsteady with the re-
suit that Bell won. Q TO Z. Ward then
braced and won the next three sets
and the match. although Bell pressed
him hard repeatedly. Score. 7-s Ga
81 6-4
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
BLOOD STOCK
At STATE FAIR
Management Announces Its
Initial Horse Show, Which
Is Planned Ambitiously
MANY CLASSES PROVIDED
In Addition to the Equines
Amateur Riders and DriV-
ers Are to Take Part

The management Of the California
State Fair will try an innovation this
year by promoting in addition to the
racing and other displays a horse show
on an ambitious scale. This will be
held In the Pavilion at Sacramento
from August 80 TO September 8. The
AFFAIR Will be held under the rules Of
the Horse Show Association of the Pa
cifc Coast and Of the State Agricul-
turai Society.
Richard Graham, who has been an
efficient ringmaster at all the shows
held here and in Burlingame, Will have
charge Of the show. He is thoroughly
familiar with all the details connected
with such an affair. He has already
laid out the ring, which will be 6S feet
by 175. This viii have foundation
OF sand, over which will be spread the
customary tanbark.
There are sixty classes listed, which
should give all horse fanciers an op-
Portunity 20 be represented. They also
include contests IN riding, driving and
jumping for horses and ponies: riding
tournaments for both gentlemen and
ladies, riding and driving by profess
sionals, four-in-hand, tandem and uni
corn teams and other features that will
be- varied from night to night. giving
q new programme for each evening to
keep the interest alive to the last. II
is hoped also by the State Fair man.
AGement that the polo players will
bEng up their ponies and give an ex-
hfbitfon of the game, the one given
several years ago having excited much
interest.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
CLEVER AMATEURS FILL
THE ALCAZAR THEATER

The students of local School Of Act
ing presented three clever one-act
sketches at the Alcazar Theater yester-
day afternoon. There was an audience
Of admiring friends and many critical
professionals. The students acquitted
themselves well.
The first sketch was by Martin V,
Merle, entitled The Prairie Judg-
ment," staged in a setting similar to
the last act of Soldiers of Fortune. %
1t was given by Nat Phillips, Lester
Alden, Claude Nelson and Lawrence
McKenna. This was by far the best
and most uniformly acted play OF the
afternoon.
Mars Van," a Virginia romance by
Emma Sheridan Fry and Mrs. E. G..
Switzerland, gave opportunity for
clever work by Miss Margaret lies az
the pickaninny and Miss Marjorie
Rambeau as Barbara Gilmore
Walkers rendering of Lieutenant Car
ter was marred by nervousness. Miss
pleted the cast.
Hermann Suderman's drama, Fritz
chem" was translated by William ].
Stack, who played the lead. He ac-
quilted himself acceptably. The YER
satile work of Nat Phillips deserves
especial mention, his portrayal of the
father showing talent Miss Ruby
Ramdohr as the mother was accept
able in hard part and Miss Aimee
Buckley was charming. The incidental
characters were rendered by Ernest
Llewellyn and W. H. Richardson.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
HANLON STILL
ON LONG END
Wagering on Coming Fight
Drops Point and Nelson's
Adherents Jump at Price
EACH BOXER Is READY
Work at Training Quarters
Consists of Easy Stunts
ON Road and in the Gym

The betting on the Hanlon-Nelson
battle dropped point last night. Earfy
in the evening the knowing ones were
willing to lay 10 to s that the pride OF
the city would get the man from Chi
cago. The Hanlon money began to
come rather strongly, so the price was
gradually forced down to 10 to T.. These
odds looked good to the Nelson men
and many bets were made, but those
who wanted to plunge on the native
son held out for better price.
Down to weight and full Of conn-
dence Hanlon awaits the clang OF the
gong that will announce the onset OF
the fight between himself and Battling
Nelson on Friday night. When ne
puts up his gloved hands In front OF
the rugged Scandinavian he will have
behind him as advisers the veteran
Billy Delaney, Frank Mcdonald, his
trainer, Fred Landers and probably a
fourth assistant yet to be selected.
Hanlon and his staff will leave Ala
media on Friday afternoon between 2
and 4 o'clock and will come TO this
side of the bay. After weighing in at
Morris Levy's place, Eddie will go to
his home for a few quiet hours and
from there to the ringside.
Eddie's exercising yesterday was
light and was taken more to avert
monotony than with any purpose Of
bettering his condition, as Trainer Nc
Donald does not believe his ward could
be put in finer fettle. In the morning
Hanlon went out for a six-mile jog
with Toby Irwin. In the afternoon he
batted out fly balls and went through
light gymnasium work. This consisted
of bag punching. shadow sparring and
rope jumping.
Visitors who journeyed to Larkspur
yesterday with the expectation Of see
ing Battling Nelson were sadly disap-
pointed as Trainer Murphy has in
structed Battling to take things easy
until the night of the battle. A brisk
walk in the morning and half hour 3
light work in the gymnasium cons1-
tuted his days work.
In the afternoon Battling and his
training mates took a dip at Escalle
baths. On their return to camp, Nell
son was weighed in his street attire
and tipped the beam at 134 pounds
He looks big and strong and feels con-
fident that he will be declared winner
on Friday night.