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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-19

Tor guns. They wore paper hats and tied
a piece Of cloth on a stick for flag At
school George was hard worker and very
neat of his written work You can see
his copy book to this day. When the
Revolutionary War started George was
the commander. After the war was ended
George was made president OF the United
States. After he had been president
twice he went back TO Mt. Vernon where
he died. John Mlinar
years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-19
Half

Willie was a little boy about four years
OF age. A little ways off was an old man
who with his scales weighed the people
Tor four cents. Little Willie was longing
TO get weighed for long time He had
saved two cents already. So one day when
his nurse was not looking he slipped out
OF the front door and ran around the cor
ner TO the old man and gave him the two
cents and said: Now weigh me. sir"
But the old man smiled and answered:
We'll, my boy. / charge four cents to
weigh anybody" Willie hung his head
and replied: well, sir. take my two cents
and tell me half what weigh"
-Alois Bayer.
so5 Summit place: ST. Joseph's school.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-19
Prize Story Department for Children

THIS department Is conducted for
the school children of the
Northwest, and the sole OBJ
Iect 10 to encourage the writing OF
stories and poems by the children.
The column Is open to all children
OF school age. All children, whether
their parents are subscribers Of
he G ! o b or not, are Invited to
contribute.
All contributions Of merit will be
printed providing the following rules
are observed:
FlRST-WrIte plainly.
SECOND-WrIte on one side OF
the paper only.
THlRD-StorIes or poems must
not be more than $50 words In
length.
FoURTH-GIve your name, ad-
DRESS age and school you attend.
AS the young readers OF The
o b e and their friends have be-
come Interested In the ChiIdren's
Page, It Is necessary at times to de-
lay the publication Of some con-
trfbutIons received.
Prizes will be awarded each week
for the three best stories, as fol-
lows:
FIRST-Scholar's Twentieth Gen.
fury Dictionary, 1904 edition.
SECOND - Fourteen carat gold
fountain pen.
THlRD-Book of poems.
Call at sos Ernst Building for
your prize.
Address all communications TO
Editor Chlldren's Short Story PAGE,
The Globe, st. Paul, MINI.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-19
The Ride

One day when / was out in the coun-
try at my cousins. my uncle took m,
out in his automobile AS We were com
ing home the rain began to fall. and wheI
we reached home my aunt wrapped me VI
In a blanket, and my little cousin said
looked like a caterpillar.
-Massie Bullitt.
162 Nina avenue; Nell school; age years
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-19
The Ant and the Cricket

Once a silly cricket danced and sang
all the summer. One day the winter
came. II shall die and starve," said the
cricket. And so he went to the ants
house and asked for some food. The ant
cricket said, 1T danced and sang all sum-
mer." And the ant shut the door right in
the cricket's face. The ant said. Those
who live without work must not have any
food Frances Van Hale
147 Erie street; Davis school; grade b
third age years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-19
Tonsx and RroMnx

Once upon a time we had dog whose
name was Topsy. He had a puppy named
Browny. We have got Browny yet. but
my auntie took Topsy TO the country and
he ran up against the barb wire fence and
got one OF his eyes knocked out. / am
very sorry because he was a very play
full dog. Now he is dead. My uncle had
TO shoot him because he suffered so.
-Maybelle Tanner.
116 Bellevue avenue; Franklin school,
grade A fourth; age IL years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-19
A LITTLE Bow

Once there lived little boy whose
name was Joe Wades. When Joe was 6
years old his father died. leaving him and
his mother without means of support
Joe then sold papers and in this way
supported himself and his mother One
day before Christmas he walked by a shsp
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-19
Jacks Honesty

Jack and his friend VIII. two poor boys,
were standing on the corner talking as
1mouen tney We're very much excited.
They had just found a pocketbook con-
tanning $50, and also the card of the
owner, whose name was Mr. Ghrame
Jack wanted to take 1t back but VIII.
who was not so honest. did not want to.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-19
How a poor Boy Became Rich

Once there was a very poor widow and
she had two children to support. She had
a boy and girl. Now every day this lit
tie boy would go out into the forests and
gather Strawberries and then he sold
them for bread. for that was all they had
to eat. One day while this little boy was
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-19
Who Was Right

Three boys resolved to play truant but
fearing that their mother would hear of
il from John Kelly they thought IL hest
to have young Kelly Join them. Kelly
liIed the idea OF faa aag and swimming,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-19
About NV Doll

My dear doll has only one calico gown
But she don't feel Sad or ashamed Tor
she knows that love her the same
When get rich i will buy her a dress
OF lace.
little face.
1 will spend my whole fortune for her.
Tor do not need thing for myself at ALL
pleasant day they'll say: See that beau
tiful dolls mamma" Lille Lee.
23S East Ninth street; Franklin school.
grade fourth; age IL years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-19

he saw blanket which he coveted very
much for his mother. Every day after
that until, Christmas found him in the
sum required, $3.50; quite a sum to him.
when ne went home that evening he had
tne blanket under his arm. When he
showed 1T to his mother she Rugged and
kissed him and even cried I'm joy II was
a merry, merry Christmas indeed in that
house. James Rrannan
Savage, Mimi. grade sixth: age IN
years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-19

was called upon for his defense. He
really had none, could not remember
had a confused remembrance of a
struggle, 1t was all so mixed. he was so
astounded, so unable to account for 1t
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-19
The Two Bills

In bank lay two bills. One was a
dollar bill and the other a thousand dollar
bill. The little bill. which was the dollar
bill, said: Il will not be of any use at all
but 1 know You will. II know YOU will
not, but / will, for am so big and you
SO little" said the big bill. Just then the
cashier came, took the little bill, and put
II In poor ladys hand as he said: Here
you may nave this. The lady took the
little bill home and gave IL to the baker
for bread. From there II went to the mill
then to the farmer and at last came back
10 the bank. where IL saw the big bill
The big bill said: Were YOU OF any
user Yes" came the answer. 81 was
not; for ! only went to the rich people,,
said the big BILL
To be little is better than big.
Robert Bayer.
Assumption school, grade A third; age s
years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-19

he had made his mother. After short
walk the boys stood on the banks of the
Father of Waters. the sight OF which re-
called Kellys promise. For moment he
was silent. then addressing his compan-
ions he said: Say, boys. you remain here
till / run home and ask my mother 1
promised not to go swimming without
asking her" This statement brought a
loud roar from the trio. all three shout
Ing. Kelly, the coward" Kelly fearlessly
replied, II am not coward / fear no
boy here. would. however, be very much
of a coward were / to commit an act OF
disobedience because of your ridicule"
Raymond Weidenborner
1S5 Goodrich avenue; Cretin high school
grade first intermediate; age 13 years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-19
My Two Cats

I have two cats. one is called Buster
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
ANNAPOLIS NOTES.
Public Schools open-General Matters
of Interest.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star
| ANNAPOLIS, Md, September 4, 1903.
The public schools Of Annapolis and Anne
Arundel county opened today. AT the city
schools between six and seven hundred chill
dren were enrolled, but more are eXpecteo
| later There are four changes in the teach-
| ing corps. Miss Butcher of the Woman's
College Baltimore succeeds Miss Elizabeth
| Bell, resigned, in the department OF IAN
| guages in the high school, and MISS May
| Tate succeeds her sister, Miss Ellzapeth
| Tate who leaves to accept position IN the
| girls school at Germantown, Philadelphia:
| Miss Minnie Stevens has been appointed
| secretary to the principal. Prof II. r.
| Wallis, and Miss Annabelle Grimes mas
| been appointed teacher of one of the lower
| grades.
James Brinck, a gunner's mate at the
| Naval Academy, made narrow escape
! from suffocation on Friday last. Brlnck
| nut on a diving suit and went down to ex-
| anime the bottom of one or the vessels d.
! the academy. In some way the air pipe pc
came entangled and the men pumping ABOVE
! realized something was wrong They quick
| w hoisted the man to the surface. Brlnck
| was unconscious and three Naval Academy
| surgeons worked steadily to resuscltate MIN.
| Upon the advice Of the surgeons briiich
was transferred to the Naval Hospital at
| " ashington. 49,,
| holiday was observed, as all such days are
| midshipmen We're given the usual reilef
| from work The superintendent paymas-
| ter general storekeeper's and other depart
| ments were closed for the day, and the big
| building operations In progress were all
| closed for Labor day.
| Two additional midshipmen were admit
! ted to the Naval Academy today and as
| signed to the new fourth class. They were:
| William Lawton Roberts of Savannah, Ca.
| a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight B. Roberts,
| who was appointed from the first congress
| sional district of Georgia, and George
| Thomas Bailey of Washington, d. c. Young
| Bailey was appointed from the thirty-third
| congressional district of New York, and IS
| a son of Mr. and Mrs. l.. A. Bailey of the
| national capital
| The midshipmen's practice ship, Severn.
| formerly the Chesapeake, was today placed
i out of commission at the Naval Academy
| until she shall be needed again next season
for the summer cruise.
| The local union of international Brother
| hood of Steam Engineers celebrated Labor
| day today by giving an all-day outing,
| dance base ball match and prize clay
| pigeon shoot at Boucher s-on-the-Spa. In
| the afternoon the brotherhood was ad-
| dressed by Mr.. J. V. OConnor of Baltimore,
! who spoke on the principles of Unionism.
| A large crowd was in attendance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS.
Public Work Ordered - Changes in
Engineer Department Force.

O0.IoI OICo.
Municipal improvements and changes in
the force of employees OF the engineer de-
partment have been ordered by the Com
missioners follows:
That 115 feet. more or less. of 3-inch
water main be laid In alley of square $50.
That relief sewer be constructed along
the west side OF 9th street southeast cross
ing G street. at an estimated cost of $40.
chargeable to the appropriation for main
and pipe sewers
That catch basin be constructed at the
northeast corner OF LIST and n streets north
east at an estimated cost OF So charge
able to the appropriation for main and pipe
sewers
That the resignation of T. N Gil, Jr.
chairman in the office OF the surveyor Dis
trict of Columbia. be accepted to take eff
feet September /. 1905.
That Charles n. Church Of Burlington.
n. j., be appointed inspector in connection
with the construction of the syphon and
outfall sewer. sewage disposal system, at
compensation of $40 per diem for the
time actually employed, and that he be d.
rected to proceed from Burlington to CAM
den. n. j., for work In connection there
with.
That the order of the Commissioners
under date of May %. 1905. appointing T.
j. Johnson inspector in connection with the
construction of bridges on the terminal
project with compensat ton at the rate of
81 per diem. chargeable against the inspec-
tors deposits of the several railroad COM
panieS, to take effect when he reports for
for duty. is hereby amended as to read:
That 7. ]. Johnson is hereby appointed
temporary inspector in the engineer depart
ment at compensation of 81 per diem. to
be paid from the various appropriations
under which his services rendered; ap-
pointment to take effect when appointee
reports for duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Knights of Pythias Picnic and Tourna-
ment

Special Correspondence of The Star.
CARMEL, w. Va, September 4, 1905.
Carmel Lodge, knights of Pythias gave
a successful picnic in Workings Grove. near
Carmel today and there was a large at
tendance In the morning the assemblage
was addressed by Mr.. A. T. Mathews of
Oakland. Md. who made eloquent ad-
dress on Pythian knighthood, its aims and
objects.
In the afternoon a game of base ball was
played. the competing teams being Amboy
and Rowlesburg. Seven innings were
played. resulting in victory for Amboy
the score standing to l.
The feature of the day. however, was the
tournament. Eight knights entered the
lists and scored follows: w. II. Porter,
nine rings, f. G. Scherr, nine; Frank
Chase, four; DIR. A. a. Scherr, seven; J. +.
Bush, four; all of EglOn. Walter Spiggle,
five; E. L. Teets, five; Charles Trickett,
four: the latter all OF Carmel. Porter and
Scherr rode off the tie, which resulted:
Porter three; Scherr, two. The prizes, in
gold were awarded TO w. II. Porter. $40,
first; f. q. Scherr. second. 50; DR.. A. A.
Scherr. third. $3.50. linn diately there
after the browning of the queen of love and
beauty and maids OF honor took place, Mr..
Porter crowning Mrs. Porter queen; E. q.
SCherr crowuing Miss Alma Scherr and Dr..
A. \. Scherr -rowning Mrs. Julius SCheer
first and second maids of honor, respect
lively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05

and the Mount Olive and Lewis comma1l-
cries OF Richmond were entertained.
The athletic sports included two base ball
games and two races. The base ball games
between the Eastern Empires and the A..
lantics were both won by the former. The
score of the first game was TO and OF
the second to 4. The races were two hun
dred and five hundred yard dashes and both
were won by Charles Williams. Williams
also won q prize in the bail game by knock
ing out the first home run. After nightfall
there was a display of fireworks and dane
ing.
John Freeman had charge OF the affair as
chairman OF the committee OF arrangements
and was assisted by jeremiah Scott and
J. F. n. Wilkinson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Badly Hurt by a Fall.

Oliver r. Ingersol, sixty-eight years old
living at the Johnson Hotel. in this city,
was badly injured by fall from street
car last night at 10Th and 7 streets north
west. His face was cut and he suffered con-
siderably from the shock of the accident.
The wagon of the third precinct station was
called and carried the old man to the Emer-
gency Hospital. lie was attended by DR..
Glazebrook.
today that Mr.. Ingersol was improved, but
was still suffering greatly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05

late afternoon were as follows:
Base ball game-Millworkers vs. Carpen-
tiers. Won by Carpenters. Score, to 6.
5O-yard dash for girls under fourteen.
Won by Jennie Mills.
1O0-yard dash for boys under fourteen.
Won by George Dyer.
1OU-yard dash for boys under sixteen.
Won by Andrew Hefferman.
75-yard dash for girls under sixteen. Won
by Mamie Herrity.
Tkree-legged race for boys. Won by VIM.
Bresnan and Roy Gatewood
Tugs-of-war; 20 members of Amalga-
mated Carpenters VS.. 20 members of the
Brotherhood of Carpenters. % Won by
Brotherhood team; CD wen by Amalganated
team.
Dancing feature of the evening.
The River View band played good music.
and the young people flocked to the pavil-
ion for their favorite amusement early in
the evening. Cake walking by profess
sional troupe was especially enjoyed by all.
The boats which made the trips to the
resort yesterday were the T. " Arrow
smith and the River Queen. Three return
trips were made during the evening, but
most of the throng remained until the last,
leaving at 1920 O'Clock.
The joint committee for the excursion has
been warmly congratulated on the success
of the outing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

FIRST ADDITION TO AMERICAN UNI
VERSITY HEIGHTS-De Witt c. Crois-
SAINT ct al, trustees, to Irving M.
Brownell, lots IA and 10, block Z; 81, 400
ALLEY between R and S. 9th and 7th
streets northwest-Frederick L. Siddons
ct al, receivers, to Meyer B. Newman,
lots 40 and so, square 442; 1928.
MOORE & BARBOUR'S SECOND ADD
TION-George N. Bell to Annie E. r.
win, lot SO, block q So
DOBBINS' ADDITION-Gustay Voipt ct
TX. to Ray E. Middaugh, lot 81 block
II; $40.
NO, 252 10TH STREET NORTHEAST-Isa-
bella Rothert ct al. to Barnett Cohen,
lot 81 square 939; $40
NO. 1919 E STREET NORTHUMBERLAND
Maher to Lillian Lee Maher, part lot 3,
square 1872; s115.
NO. 4O1 T. STREET NORTHEASTERN T.
Arms to Cora NJ. Roy, lot 80, square
Sl2; SO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Girl Charged With Larceny.

Cassie Lewis, a young and pretty stranger
from the south, was sent 10 the workhouse
this morning for failure to furnish 1000
bond a charge of grand larceny pre-
ferred against her by Zacharia Fields OF
Norfolk. She will be taken 10 Norfolk for
trial.
Fields says he met the girl at Norfolk and
that they went around together all day yes
terday. Miss Lewis took the boat for
Washington last night, and after she had
gone Fields discovered that he was shy
$50 gold watch and $40 in coin of the realm.
He immedia tely took the train for Wash
ington and was waiting at the wharf for
the girl when the Norfolk boat got In. She
didn't appear glad to see him. Detectives
Horne and Father made the arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
New Motor Cars In Service.

Two additional motor cars for service on
the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon railway are expected to arrive at
the power house at Four-mile run at any
time during the coming week, and soon
after their arrival as possible the motors
will be equipped and put in service between
this city and Alexandria.
The cars are building at the Brill works
at Philadelphia, and should have been de-
livered a month ago, but have been delayed.
They are of the same type as the new mo-
tors recently put in service on the road.
The old cars are being overhaued and put
in thorough order for good service during
the coming winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Postal Officials Return.

The Post Office Department Is taking on
the appearance of industry again. e. c.
Madden and P. V. De Graw third and
fourth assistants postmaster general, re-
turned to their offices today, and held infor-
NAL receptions. Both looked extremely ben
Gifted by their vacations Mr.. Madden has
been absent more than month. while Mr..
De Graw has only been away q week. Mr..
Hitchcock and Gen. Shallenberger are both
at their desks, and the only absentee is the
Postmaster General, who will not return
until the latter part of this month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Wills Submitted for Probate.

The will of Emma J. Overland. dated Sep
TENDER 3. 1903, was filed today for probate
The entire estate of decedent is devised to
her daughter. Mae f. Marshall, and heI
grandson, Roy Emerson Marshall. Mae h
Marshall is named as executrix.
BY the terms of the will of Louise De-
polly Pollet, dated August 90 1901, and
fled today for probate, Henry Depoiliy. her
son, Is made sole beneficiary. ]. Arthur
1ynham is named as executor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Changes in Fire Department.

Changes in the fire department incident to
the retirement of Fire Marshal Sidney
Bieber and the promotion of Capt. +. w.
Nicholson to that post, have been recon-
mended by Chief Belt and approved by the
Commissioners as follows:
Lieut. Leonard V. Seib, acting assistant
to the acting fire marshal, made assistant
fire marshal vice P. w. Nicholson-Seib to
retain his standing in the list of lieutenants,
Private Percy c.. Lowe promoted to be
lieutenant and placed last on the list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05

Justice Gould of the District Supreme
Court today dismissed the writ Of habeas
corpus sued out by Henry f. Rawlett to
secure the custody of his two children,
Katherine V. and Ernest Albert Rawlett,
who are living with their maternal grand
mother. Annie r. Sherwood. No testimony
was heard, but owing to the absence of the
petitioner. who was said to be sick, counsel
for petitioner consented to an order of dis
missal without prejudice TO the filing of a
new petition by Mr.. Rawlett should he be
so advised
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Sudden Death.

Mrs. Elizabeth ]. Camp. widow Of the
late ]. Jay Camp a former clerk of the
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia,
died suddenly yesterday morning at the
summer residence of her daughter, Mrs.
Henry E. Copenhaver, at Arlington, Va
Funeral services will be held Thursday
morning at IL o'clock at Rock Creek
Church. Interment will be made in Rock
Greek
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
Death of Capt. Charles F. Parker

The military secretary has been advised
of the death from acute peritonitis, of Capt
Charles F. Parker, Artillery Corps, at Fort
Sill. Oklahoma, September g. Capt. Parker
entered the Military Academy from Ala
bama July l. 1881; was graduated and ap-
pointed second lieutenant of artillery June
IA, 1885; was promoted first lieutenant July
1, 1892. and captain October /. 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-05
HENRY w. SAVAGE SERENADED.
He Was Also Given Banquet at the
Raleigh.

Three things happened to Henry w. Saw
age of Boston and New York in this city
last night that would warm the cookies or
an average mans heart. He witnessed the
successful production of comedy George
AIDE wrote for him; he was panqueted and
eulogized by a party of warm-hearted
friends and well-wishers, and he WIS sere-
naded by the Marine Band. Any one of
these three things would mean that the cli-
max Of success had come to the average