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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-27
PRESIDENT SEES SUBMARINE
Mr.. Roosevelt and Friends witness
Test of the PlunEer in
Oyster Bay.

OYSTER BAY, L, l., Aug. 26.-President
Roosevelt, with party of friends and
relatives, today witnessed a test of the
submarine torpedo boat Plunger from the
deck Of the naval yacht Sylph.
The weather was quite different from
that Of yesterday, when the president
himself made a dive in the Plunger and
watched at close range, even participating
in the maneuvers OF the tiny vessel, forty
feet below the surface of Long Island
sound.
A stiff northeast wind yet was blowing.
but the rain had ceased and the sun soon
burned away the early morning haze. The
test of the Plunger took place in the
waters of the sound n short distance out
side the entrance to oyster Bay The boa {
operated in about seven fathoms of water.
After maneuverng few minutes. making
in the meantime several dives, the Plunger
came to the surface and discharged a tor
pedo The bow of the vessel rose few
feet out of the water there was a rush OF
foam several fathoms ahead and the tor
pedo skinned along the surface OF the bay
for perhaps 200 yards. The projectile was
picked up by one of the Sylphs launches.
On account of the pressure Of business
in connection with the peace negotiations
President Roosevelt was Obliged to leave
the sylph at 1890 o'clock and return to
Sycamore Hin. Before leaving he expressed
his satisfaction with the maneuvering OF
the vessel and the notable skill of the mer
who handled 1t. He had learned, he said
that the officers and men on the boat were
receiving for the services they are now
rendering only shore pay, although it was
manifest that at no time would their ser
vices be more hazardous than 1t is at pres
ent
The president has directed that hereafter
they shall receive sea pay for their present
duties. Their sea pay will begin mex
40
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-27
Explanation is Not Satisfactory and he is
Dismissed.
ECHO FROM MITCHELL INVESTIGATION
Witnesses Testified tnat Wilson Promised
Favorable Reports for Pay.
sTATlSTlc!AN HOLMES FAILS TO APPEAR
Attorney for Indicted Man says He
VIII File Bond Monday, and
that He Desires Investi-
cation.

WASHINGTON Aug 26-The secretary
Of the interior today dismissed from the
service of that department Inspector
George F. Wilson on account Of disclosures
made in connection with the investigation
Of charges against United States Senator
Mitchell of oregon. 1t was stated by some
Of the witnesses in that case that Wilson
had promised favorable recommendation in
some OF the cases in which some Of the
witnesses were interested for a considera-
tion in money and it was claimed that in
one case he had accepted $500 When
called upon for an explanation he adj
mitted that he had received the money,
but said that it had been exacted to en-
trap the man from whom it was taken
and that he had intended to return the
amount. This explanation was unsatisfac-
tory and Wilson was removed. Wilson
was appointed from Rhode Island
Holmes Fails to Appear.
Former Assistant Statistician Edwin S.
Holmes of the Department of Agriculture
failed to appear before the court today
and give bonds for $4,000. as his attorney
had promised he would do. His attorney
promised to produce him Monday Con
cerning the previous whereabouts of his
client Attorney Lester said:
Mr.. Holmes was in a far western state
when the first publicity was given to what
is called the cotton leak. He at once re-
/ turned to this city, and 1 notified the dis
triCt attorney OF his presence and that he
would be on hand II he was wanted He
stayed here for some time and then took
an extensive trip west, going as far as
eral days. He has never thought OF leav.
ing the country, but, on the contrary, courts
an investigation which will disclose the
real facts and which he knows will estab'
I lish his innocence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-27
Movements Of Ocean vesseIs Aug. 20

Al NeW Hork-ArrIVtd' La TOuTaine
from Havre; ST. Paul, from Southampton,
Celtic, from Liverpool; Umbria, from Liver,
pool Sailed Mesaba, for London; Phila-
delphia, for Plymouth; iceland, for Ant.
werp; Caledonia, for Glasgow, Algeria fol
Naples
Al Antwerp-sailed: Vaderland, for New
York.
Boston. Arrived EtTuTia. from New York
Al GlasgOw-Arrived Sicilian, from Mon,
treal Sailed: Astoria, for New York; La
mentan. for Halifax.
At LivCrpOOl-Sailed: Cevlc for New
York; Lucania fOr New York
At SOuthampton-Sailed. New York fOl
New York.
Al Cherbourg- Arrived: Moltke, from
New York
Al Bremen-Sailed: Bremen, for New
YcE!C
Al Plymouth-Arrived: ST. Louis, from
New York.
Al Rotterdam-ArTived. Noordsm. from
New York Sailed. POtsdam. for New
Nark
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-27

NEWS SECTION-EiEht Pages.
sweden - willing 20 Divorce.
Island OF Crete In Turmoil.
Land once Inspector IL Let out.
Gar of Russia sends last word
Fight Against the yellow Fever.
Internal Troubles In Russia.
2 News from All Parts OF Nebraska.
4 Results of saturdays nRIl Games.
Ormonde Wins the GREAT Futurity.
3 Hayes wins Tennis Championship.
Ak-Sar-Ben show IL (" winner.
q Past week In Omaha Society.
Leader Needed at Play Ground.
Council BIuns and Iowa News.
Experience Of Minnesota Boy
s Echoes of the Ante-ROOm.
News from the Army Posts.
EDITORIAL sECTION-Eight Pages.
1 Omaha Eagles Win High Praise.
Teachers Ready for work Again
Low Tax Levy for Fathers.
POpulists Plan for No Meeting
Editorial.
2 some Facts About Asphalt Paving
q Condition of OmHha's Trade.
Z Financial and Commercial.
s Dentist Talks of Care of Teeth.
Objection to Excessive Interest.
HABF-TONE sECTION-Eight Pages.
1 Sherlock Holmes story.
SUMS Eclipse nt Omaha.
Gossip About Noted People.
2 Plays ana PlUvers.
TerSeIy Told Tales.
4 Lawn Tennis ns Healthy sport.
Nebraska Exhibit Mt Portland.
Quaint Features of Life.
Curious CRpers of cupid.
3 Twenty Years of Congo state.
Cuban Iron and Copper.
@ For and About women.
Hints on Latest Fashions.
: Grist of sporting Gossip.
PrattIe of the Youngsters.
COLOR SECTION-Ten Pages.
1 Buster Brown.
Making Germans Graceful.
From Near aud Far.
Coming Eclipse of the sun.
4 UnscientifC Love of Scientists
How to walk Properly.
Star Lore for WiGe-ChOOsinE.
French Law 10 Compel Marital
Love.
9 PrincesaeH Seeking Husbands.
Top o. the Mornin'.
Lucy and sophie say Goodbye.
Willie HawkshHw-Amateu De.
tective.
Mystery of the Locked Room,
Gallant Act of Russian Hero
10 Bevy of stage beauty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-27
THE BEE BULLETIN.

Forecast for Nebrnska-Fnir sunday
and Cooler In Northwest Portion.
Monday Fair.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-27

Sweden has lately been visited by not
only the German kaiser, but also by the
aged empress OF the fallen French empire,
Empress Eugene. who, In spite OF her 70
years, took in all the museums and sights
OF Stockholm.
Stockholm has also been visited by many
American tourists, among whom we might
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-27

CcOntinued on second Page9
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-27

OYSTER BAY, \. j.. Aug. 8-Russia
has refused finally TO acceds - President
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-16
ATTACK THEN
Civil Service League Opposes
 Bosses
i%SE Bg--S-s-a@

Special Dispatch to the Daily Alaskanl
 Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. l6-The National Civil Service Reform League is in session at this place. Resolutions denouncing the rule of bosses will be introduced. All the speeches are de- nuuciatory of them and praise the re' cent victories against them in many cities and states.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-16
WILL CUT II
Freight Rates Will Be
 Reduced

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan
 St. Paul. Dec. l6-Jsmes J. Hill de- clared at 8 big banquet Thursday eve niug that 8 general and extensive re- ductiou in freight rates throughout tbe west had been decided upo-. He says this action is all due to the develop ment of inc country which has made if possible.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-16
NOT TOR WAR
Kaiser Objects to Rrputati n
 as Peace Disturb r

(Sp cial Dispatches to Daily Alaskan)
 Berlin, Dec. l6-Prinee Von Buelow, the chancellor, has issued statement in which he declares the Kaiser Is not disturber of the peace He takes occasion in his statement to denounce socialists.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-16
HIGH TINf
Only a Few Days to
 Buy Xmas Gifts

What would be more appropriate as Christmas present then piece Of iewelry. It will last long and be most appreciated. The time is getting short and you should make your selection at once.
 We have a thorougly high graded stock iu Diamonds, Watches, Pins and Nugget Jewelry at prices to suit any one.
 See us before making your selections.
 J. IKUTA,
 Jeweler and Optician.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-16
Jesso Murphy RsinstRtod

Jesse F. Murphy, formely of Skag- way and Atlin, who was recently de- barred from practicing before the land office at Olympia because of a row with the register and receiver of it whom he characterized as crooks and graiters, has been reinstated by order of the commissioner of the general land office.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-16
AA%A%aA~%SAeS@eSS%HH%aHesS %
PERSONAL MENTION
oN%4oS eA> >a& 7%@aHHA%@H%e@A

o&@<59E eSA >-Se 7@s%S&SSH@S%S@$
 Mrs. ,Col.) WoOdbury, Mrs. Capt. SampleRaud Mrs. Smith, mother ol Lieut.. Smith, were in Skagway todly, having arrived on the Peterson, They were guests of Mrs. J. r. Rogers for luncheon.
 Lieut.. udrst and Lieut. Stone. of F'rt William H. Seward, were in the city today,
 Mir. and Mrs. c. P. Thompson are in the city today, having arrived from Haines this morning.
 I. Sowerby arrived on the Peterson from uaines today to spend Sunday with his family in this city.
 Will Claysou is expected to arrive in Ssagway ou the next trip of the JetTsr- sou. He is in Portland now.
 Dr. L. s. Keller will return from WhitehorSe Monday.
 Judge Cortes Ford arrived in the city today from ua.nes.
 Mr. and Mrs. c. \. Singer left for White horse this mOrUing.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-16
NEW GAMES
Immigration Officers Charg'
 ed With Grating

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan )
 Seattle, Dec. l6-American immigrE- tion officers, employed on Pnget sound, have been charged with gr atting from Japanese women. The charges are now being investigated by the treasury department.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-16
FIGHT NEWS
Hermqn Whips HanlOn--
 One Fight Declared Off

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan, ]
 Los Angeles, Dec. 16-Eddie Hanlon was whipped in a fercely fought 20 round contest last night by Kid Hermann.
 Toledo, Dec. I6-The Nelson Nc Govern fight is of. Terry McGovern failed to cover Battling Nelson's forfeit.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-16

The Pack Train Restaurant will serve wine with dinner orders, free, tn place of tea or coffee. Come on boys
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-16
Only Place in Town

The only place in town st which you cgn get Jos. Seagrem's White Wheat WhiSkey is at the Seattle Saloon.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-16
At the Mascot

Mt. Vernon rye ard Old Belmon whiskeys, double stamped goods, at wholesale prices at the Mascot saloon.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-12-16

Silk, mohair and velvet waists from g to 27 at Harrisons',
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
WHEAT AGAIN
WENT LOWER
STRENGTH OF NORTHWESTERN
MARKETS WAS 5uLLIsH IN
ELUENcE THE FIRST HALF
OF THE sEssloN-RAlN IN
ILLINOIS.

Chicago, May Wneat-The trade
was moderate and Inc market at no
time ruled very animated. The feel
ing was unsettled and the close was
anywhere from u TO Am2s lower.
Liberal reduction in the worlds avail
able supply and the strength of north
western markets were the principal
bull helps the first half of the session
The market for while acted over
sold and covering by shorts was gen
eral, resulting in moderate advance
Minneapolis reported the trade in
July somewhat congested and the up
ward tendency there was reflected
here. The weather map showed cold
er weather west and northwest, rains
in the Dakotas, Illinois, Nebraska and
the Ohio valley. Showers were quite
generally predicted, with rain or
snow northwest. Toward the close,
there was free selling by profession
ais and prices sold off rather suddenly.
Kansas advices, however, were. most
fiattering and the Mich gan state re-
port made the condition 9G per cent
against SO in April.
| Corn Speculative operations were
moderate in volume, traders at times
particularly at the opening being
greatly confused, owing to trading in
old and new styles, contracts In for
ward deliveries which went into Of
feet today. The feeling was weak
and final prices were A@ss and *
lower. Old style deliveries were gen
orally at A@as premium over the
new. The new rule apparently tool
the edge off forward futures. Receipt.
were small, weather cold and wet
\ cables firm and wheat higher, but the
lmarket failed to respond to any of The
above influences. The bull party sole
May, the warehouse interests tool
4 July. The selling was scattered.
4 Oats Had small range, closin:
steady to y lower. Trading was small
er and the market had an easier tone
i There was little selling on reports D
larger movement from Illinois.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
LEVEL OF
STOCKS RAISED
NO IMPORTANT NEW DEMAND
WAS CREATED, HOWEVER,
THE LIFT BEING AN INDEX OF
CONDITIONS,

New York, May 9.-The advance in
stocks today represented re-adjust-
.ment of the price level as an index
of conditions rather than response TO
any important new demand. The re-
adjustment was effected for the most
part in London before trading had
commenced here, AS a consequence
first prices made here this morning
showed yesterdays losses rather more
than recovered.
Changes during the rest of the day
were unimportant. American securi-
ties seemed to have been oversold by
the bears in connection with yester-
days foreign weakness and their eff
forts to recover stocks was the i'm
portant factor in todays rally. Aside
from this buying, the days business
was unimportant and the aggregate
/. transactions in fact, fell to near the
lowest figure for the year thus far.
| The excessive dullness at the advance
lis a warning of unwillingness of op.
ierators to embark Immediately on new
ventures on the long side of the mar.
ket Small inclination was shown by
Pennsylvania stockholders to sub
scribe for the new convertible bond
issue, application reaching only ten
per cent, is regarded as a symptom OF
the present safety of demand for in
vestment. 1t Is noted in the same
connection that a number OF recent
bond flotations are quofed in the
market below under writing price
| PENNSYLVANIA failed to share in the
Lstrength of the days market. There
was some discussion of the presidents
, remarks in his Denver speech on fed
eral supervision and regulation of cor
porations and consideration of the
coming discussion of this subject II
congress was thus revived. The fina
prices showed only slight concession
from the top, but the closing was prac
tlcally stagnant.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
NEW YORK GRAIN.

NV York, May -Wheat-2S. 900
Spot barely steady; No red, 94A
elevator; No. cred. s54 nominal fob,
aiioat Options eolsed easy at u net
decline except May, which closed q
net higher. May 9S2l July S9A.
Corn-Receipus. 5000. Expmta, l..
900 Spot. irregular No 2, So eleva-
tor and 5sl2 fob. afioat; No. 2 vel.
low, 81. No. white, 81.
Options steady on May but easy
otherwise. closing quiet and q to *
netlower. May 533s and July 522s,
Receipts, 100000: Exports,
9.GO0. Spot, steady, mixed, 34h 9S5;
white, 351eqS7; clipped white, 36k
d391a.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

Chicago, May 9.-Cattle- The mar
ket was rather slow prices barely
steady with not maay choice beeves
offered Cows and heifers selling
fairly WELL stocker and feeders trade
just fair.
Hogs-The supply was rather large
for Tuesdays trade and not very brisk,
shipping demands being moderate
Prices 21a65 lower, carly sales being
the best.
Sheep-Steady, lambs slow There
were cases. however, where the lambs
sold little higher.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10

Among the attractions at Terre
Haute next Sunday are Gertrude Bre-
ton leaping the chasm in an automo,
bile; the full Ringgold band giving
concerts afternoon and night and a
high class vaudeville. Special train
leaves Cairo $3.50 a. m. Only $3.50
round trip.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
Too Much Poison.

A woman In sydney, Australia,
thinking to make q sure thing Of II,
injected into her veins three poisons
--atrophine, morphine and strychnine.
The drugs counteracted one another
and her attempt at suicide was not .
success.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
| Morrison
DENTIST
Office 707 Commercial Avenue
CANNON pHoNE'7e.
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

estate OF Harry Grear, deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed exc
cutor OF the last win and testament OF Harry
der, and state OF Illinois, deceased
hereby gives notice that she will appear before
The county court Of Alexander county, al
the court house, in Cairo, At the June term, A.
~, 1905, OF said court, on the first Monday In
June next, ut which time all persons having
claims against said estate arc notified and
requested 10 attend for the purpose Of havini
the same adjusted. All persons Indebted 10 aait
estate are requested 70 make immediate pay
Lient 10 the undersigned.
Dated this 18th day Of April, A. D.. 1905.
LixziE 0RHAR, Executrix.,
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
THE CASH MARKET.

St Louis, May 9--The following
spot prices ruled here today for ,vari-
GUS grains mentioned.
No. red winter wheat 99Ms103.
No. red winter wheat, 91@$100.
No. white corn, sly.
No. mixed corn, 50K.
No. white corn, 5lh.
No. mixed corn, 50a.
+ No white oats, 33h.
4 No. mixed oats, 321a.
No. white oats, 321k@%.
No. mixed oats, 31@k.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10

Butter, Cheese Firm, unchanged.
Eggs-Irregular; western, 1874 q h,
Coffee--Options closed steady net
unchanged to five points higher. Sales
$1,000 bags. May. $3.50. Spot Rio
steady: No. 7 invoice, s; mild, firm
Cordoya, 1903.
Sugar-Raw, steady; fair refining
3B; refined, unsettled.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
At ST. Louis.

st. Louis, May acknowledgements,
1000 setady; beef steers, $4,000
6.35; stocliers and feeders, s275@4.J0;
cows and heifers, $2.5OQ5.OO; Texas
steers, $3.50@5.25.
Hogs Receipts, 5000; easy to five
cents, lower; range, $4.75Q545.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10

Baby sleep and grows while
nanny rests II HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea 4 IL given. It Is the
greatest baby medicine ever Offered
loving mothers. S5 cents, Tea or
Tablets. p G. Schulz e. Sons.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
Receipts and Shipments.

Chicago, May 9.-Following were
the receipts and shipments in carload
lots from this market today:
RpnnintS ShinmpntS
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
Money Quotations.

" New oYrk, May 9.--Money on call
steady; ~ @2% per cent; closing
bid 2. Offered at IA Time money
very easy; sixty, 81; ninety days and
six months, ~ per cent. Prime pa
per, az @4k per cent. Exchange
easy, then steady; demand, $4S665@
4S6.70; sixty days, $4S45o@4si.55. Bar
silver, 57h.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
LiverpooI Markets,

Wheat, u higher; u higher; u
lower.
Corn, u higher; u higher; "
higher.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
Reported by the Cassidy Commission
Company, 4o9Ia Ohio street
srncks.

{ New York. May 9.The following
was the range Of prices on the New
York Stock exchange today.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
LOCAL GRAIN. MARKETS.
Minneapolis Cereals.

Minneapolis, May Wheat--May
si.oa9s; July 96h; Sept. sos. Cash
No. 1 Northern, s1.OeB; No. 2
Northern, si.o2 ss@1.o3%.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
Puts and Calls.

+ Chicago, May 9.-For, tomorrow.
July wheat ..........S $685. S4H
July Corn ........46 Fs AZ
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
PERES' BUG GONE.

Is sure death to Reaches and Bed
Bugs. Non-polsonous to human life.
Guaranteed as represented or money re-
funded. Sold only by Lee Hanauer at
9. sadler's, s13 Commercial Avenue,
Cairo, III.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
Stocks = Bonds : Cereals

Corn-Spot. steady; American mix
ed, new, is Sd.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
Grains and Provisions.

Chicago, May 9,-The following was
the range Of the leading futures on
the Board Of Trade today:
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
THE PEOPLES COLUMN
Rates For Classified Notices

HdteS tut OIdssIIHu INUtINcH
One insertion, per word. .......01
Three, insertions, per word. 80. ..02h
One week, per word. ...........05
One month, per word. 10
All matter set in Nonpareil type.
No advertisement inserted for less
than twenty-five cents.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
Liverpool Quotations

Liverpool, May a.--wheat Spot,
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
Strictly 1 Savings Bank.
CAIRO, ILLINOIS. mlt
DIRECTORS

interest paid on time deposits It the
rate Of three per cent per annum.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
WANTED.
SITUATIONS WANTED.

Advertisements OF not exceeding three lines
will be accepted free for one weeks timS from
any reader Of The Bulletin to be filed by adj
vertiser n person, ON regular form, at the Of
| fee of The Bulletin Company, 703 Ohio Ievee.
The Bulletin Company assumes no respbnsi-
bility for any advertisement or statement made
therein and viii not accept the notice OF any
PEI son known to be employed.
Inquiries and replies to advertisements
should be made by mail.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-05-10
Alexander
County National
Bank

4Y'a UbFICA1
II. A. Budef. s..... rosHuoht
Chas. Feuchter, Jr.......v. President
IN. FL. Galligan. ....,-.. Cashier
+. Spencer. ....... .Assistnat Casnie'
Accounts OF Corporations and indi-
viduals especially solicited. Exchange
furnished In any part Of the world.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-09-06
Where the Two Worlds Fleet.

The old world and the new draw so nearly together at Beh- rings strait that steamers pass from Asia to America in a few hours, and EskimOs frequently cross between the two continents in their oomiaks. Regular com munication between the two would have been established long ago but for the fact that for seven months in the year the Arctic ice renders the few miles from Cape Prince of Wales to the opposite Siberian coast impaSsa
 ble to old fashioned means of communication. Modern science, however, triumphs over the fore es of nature, and at present the eyes of capital are turned Behr- ing's strait for rapid communica tion between America and Asia, both by telegraph and railroad. Coe in Sunset Magazine.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-09-06

John Adams, second president, was the son of a grocer of. very moderate means. The only start he had vas d good educa- ton.
 Andrew Jackson was born in a log hut in North Carolina, and was reared in the pine woods for which his state is famous.
 James K. Polk spent the earli- CT years of his life helping to dig a living out of new farm in North Carolina. He was after ward a clerk in a country store.
 Willard Fillmore was the son of New York farmer, and his home was an humble one. He learned the business of, cloth ier.>
 James Buchanan was born in
 
 a small town in the Allegheny mountains. His father cut the logs and built the home in what was then the wilderness.
 Abraham Lincoln was the son of a. wretchedly poor farmer in Kentucky, and lived in a cabin until he was twentyone years old.
 Andrew Johnson was apprent- iced to tailor at the age of ten years by his widowed mother. He was never able to attend school, and picked up all the ed ucation he ever had.
 Ulysses $. Grant lived the life of village boy in plain house on the banks of the Ohio river until he was seventeen years old. James A. Garfield was born m @ log cabin. He worked on the farm until he was strong enough to use carpenters tools, when he learned the trade. He after ward worked on a canal.
 Grover CleVeland'S father was a Presbyterian minister with a small salary and 8 large family. The boys had to earn their liv- ing.
 William McKinley's early hone was plain and comfortable and his father was able to keep him at school Elk.