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The statesman., 1905-09-29
Greed Of the Church spirs.

Some years since the old Baptist
church on Main street. Bunswick, Me-.
was torn down to make room for a
large business block Quite a crowd
collected to see the steeple removed.
which was done by securing a rope to
the spire and pulling 1t down into the
street.
The water works was not then In
stalled and directly in front OF the
church was large water reservoir.
covered with a wooden platform. As
the spire came down 1t turned som
ersault, and, point first, went through
the platform. AS 1t disappeared in
the water, lib" Walker, a pCted wit,
exclaimed: Baptist to the last"
The statesman., 1905-09-29
Thomas Hardy in Literature.

what, then. do you think of the
state of literature today was
question recently asked Thomas Har-
dy ny a London interviewer. to whom
h., replied; The fatal defect OF most
OF it is the absence Of phllisophlc
standpoint and what lacks that can
neither be of the highest quality nor
enduring. Descriptions of life, how
ever brilliant or varied. are not suf
ncient; some reasoned comment On
life a.s a whole, some sustained crit
lcism-the outcome OF modern knowl.
sdge-on the relations Of man to the
universe, both now and iu the past.
a-e essential in literature, and these
es aow look for LARGELY In vain"
The statesman., 1905-09-29

let the dog iii mis- belly; then tell
him to go home" The Derbyshlrs
man duly arrived at his farm with
the sheep, and was so pleased with
tie collie dog and its performance
that he decided to keep 1t few days
before sending It back One day he
was away from home during the whole
of the day, and on returning in the
evening he found that the Scotch col
lie was missing. and also the flock of
sheep In a few days tldings came
that the dog had arrived at his Scotch
home and had brought the sheep back
with him.
The statesman., 1905-09-29
TOOK THE SHEEP BACK.
Collie Dog Evidently Had His Own
Conception Of Duty.

A story of a Scotch collie is cur
rent on the Derbyshire border, says
an English exchange. A farmer In
the Peak district, having purchased
a small flock of sheep in the Low
lands, drove the flock the whole way
from Scotland to his farm in Derby
shire with the aid Of a collie dog
which was lent to him by the Scotch
farmer from whom he purchased the
sheep. When you get to your home
with the sheep said the Scotchmap
The statesman., 1905-09-29
Had His Bank With Him,

Gen. Samuel Veazie OF Bangor built
the first railroad in Maine, and also
founded the Veaze National Bank,
which is doing business to-day in the
city Of Bangor He had occasion TO
visit Boston once, and made the trip
by the circuitous means of transport2.
tion used in those early days. by
stage, railroad and steamboat He ar.
rived in Boston in the evening, and
went to the old fremont house for the
night. All he had with him was an
old carpet bag, and, as he was TN
known to the clerk, he was informed
that having no baggage, he would be
expected to pay in advance.
"All right" said he, reaching into
his pocket. He drew out pocket.
book and took therefrom 1000 bill
OF his bank. The clerk took It, got out
his bank detector and looked up the
The statesman., 1905-09-29

sranGng or tne Bangor institution. In
a moment he came back and said:
That bank has issued but three
bills of that denomination"
Yes" said the general, and II
that one is not enough for you, here's
the other two," and he laid the bills
before the eyes OF the astonished
clerk.
The statesman., 1905-09-29
Courtesy Of Great Jurlst.

A young woman, says a correspon.
dent. who was passing the evening
with the family of Lord Coleridge, the
eminent English jurist, was about to
start for her home at 10 o'clock when
be offered to accompany her She,
with The respect due to his age aud
with the fearlessness Of youth, due to
Ignorance of the dangers surrounding
young women, said: 81 thank you,
sir, but | do not want to trouble you.
Cannot the maid accompany me?"
His answer showed the respect In
which he held all women. He said
My dear, the maid is a woman also.
If all men we're so truly courteous
there would be no complaint on the
part of women that they do not re-
celye the treatment they should re-
ceiye from the opposite SIX.
The statesman., 1905-09-29
The Golden Chest Mining, Milling
and Tunnel Co.
Incorporated laws Of the State Of Colorado
CAPITALIZATION 25O,OOO Shares.
TREASURY STOCK l25,OOO Shares
Par Value S 90,

Series B. Block of 25OOO Shares st 25 per share
nov Is fhe Duy tney low ngure IN
the reach Of ALL Onetenth down and monthly payhohts o
$500 Write postal card for ccnar for full information call
at Office 1923 18th street. Denver Colo G. sAMPI Secy
The Colorado statesman., 1905-08-26
Royal Arcanum Troubles.

New York, Aug. 24.-At a twelve
hour secret session, attended by repre-
sentatives of seven-eighths OF the
Royal Arcanum membership of the
United States and Canada, held yes
terday in this city, resolutions were
passed demanding that the supreme
council of the order rescind at Putin
Bay next week the action raiGing rates
taken by the supreme council last
May. If this is not done, it was de-
clared, there will be wholesale seces-
sions and lawsuits. Open charges of
breach of trust were made against the
supreme council.
The session was attended by promi-
nent Arcanumites from the states of
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut.
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massachusetts,,
Rhode Island and Michigan, which
states embrace a membership of 1885,
600 out of the total OF $4,000 in the
order.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-08-26
Terrible Minnesota Storm.

st. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 24.-Devasta-
ton, terrible and complete, was
wrought on all sides of the Twin cities
by the storm of Sunday night, accord
ing to reports Just received here.
Through all the region from Anoka to
Fillmore counties reports tell of dis
aster and loss of life and property.
Members of families are missing, and
it is believed they are buried unde.
the debris which was strewn broad
cast by the wind. Many instances of
manning are reported, though the to-
tai loss of life will not be known for
some days.
Crops which had been cut and were
ready for threshing suffered in many
places and standing corn was damaged
by hail and wind. Hail stones several
inches in circumference worked havoc
with the crops in some sections.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-08-26
Irritation Conqress is puII.

Portland, Ore, Aug. 24.-That the
plan of holding the deliberations of the
National Irrigation Congress in Sec
tions, initiated at the instance of Sec
retary Of Agriculture Wilson, is a fail
ure, seems to be the consensus of opin-
ion among the delegates to the con-
gress which is now in session in Port
land, and in this view some of the gov
ernment officials who have come here
to address the sections coincide.
Notwithstanding that there are In
Portland about 1900 accredited dele
gates to the Congress, not more than
fifty or seventy-five all told have at
tended the sectional meetings.
The daily tribune., 1905-07-27
Nj. cortelyou Abou. Finished.

Washington, July 27-Postmaster
General George r. Oortelyou. who
has been devoting much Of his time
lately 10 winding up his Affairs -
chairman Of the republican National
committee has about finished his
teak, with tho assistance Of secretary
Elmer Dover. He will probably for.
mally turn the afYairs Of the chair.
manhsip over 10 Col. Harry 8. New.
Of Indiana, one day next week. Mr..
New, who 10 the member Of the com.
mittss trom Indiana. goes to the head
Of the national organisation over pro.
nounoed local opposition. He 10 moi
pleasing 70 Vice. President Fairbanks
supporters, and II 10 stated that II
might not b . difficult task to wiz
him over to the smou ldering boom fol
Elihu Root for 1903. Mr. New will
spsnd much Of his time Ia this city
and give personal attention 70 thu
work Of the committee. In this bs
will b assisted BY the secretary. Ar.
| Dover.
The daily tribune., 1905-07-27

way.
When Oramer was reached the cooks.
walters. butlers. ct al. started pre-
psratious for dinner for the bumps.
jolts and laughter seemed to put the
breakfast, which had been eaten BY
many. out Of the ring. When din.
Nor WIS ready the hungry beings
pulled to" and war was declared
ON ali eatable that were unfortunate
enough to find themselves in the
lunch boxes.
After dinner the girls (the COM
ing housswives) disappeared, the only
reason that could be found was that
the girls thought they were at home
and would have to wash tho dishes.
1t was aftsrward discovered that they
walked up the railroad track and
were gone sometime.
A brief review Of the incidents Of
the afternoon can be summed up -
follows:
Fat woman's race. the participants
" ere Mrs. DR.. Moore. Mrs. Maokey.
Mrs. Ed. John and Mrs. John Walker.
Il resulted In . tie between Ars.
John aud Mrs. Walker, they receiving
. nickel to divide between themselves.
Mrs.. Hillix took she position u
ohsperone and used her clipper on the
naughty women.
Boys handicap won by Richard
John.
A few matters" waded In ths
creek. No camera In the crowd.
Mrs. Hillix hauled Mrs. 500 Il
around In , buggy.
Il did not rain very much. but ths
house Of Mr.. William 0iveDs "a,
oheerfully loaned for shelter whiof
was very much appreciated by all.
The ice cream, which had beer
ordered BY telegraph and delivered b.
sbe train, arrived and with IL the ab
sent girls; some more ian. laughing
and eating.
The return trip was the ssme - sh'
ride ito camp" When the picnick
ers parted IN Florence IL wAs with r.
Rrets.
Fifsy.nins people sought the 70
freshing brsesss and the bssut ifu
scenery Of Cramsr for pleasure an'
enjoyment. NJ. Shores and Ar. No
Coy drove the merry crowd from Flor
spcs 10 OTamsr.
! July IS, 1905. u. 3. v.
The daily tribune., 1905-07-27
Free Hand tor Stevens.

Panama. July 37--OhAilman Shonts
and Mr.. Stevens, chief engineer Of
the Panama canal, arrived here today.
Mr.. Stevens will start 70 work i'm
mediately. appointing assistants and
getting his force organised. He has
his own idsas about the methods to be
pursued, and will not Be interfsrsd
with In the work Of his department.
His desire 10 70 dig the canal. and 70
that great understanding hs will
devote all his energy and ability.
leaving the administers tive and execu-
tive details 70 be worked out By Mr..
Shonts. Governor kasoon and the
commission. He will also 80 thst
everything possible b done on the
isthmus 10 care for the health and
amusement Of the men.
The daily tribune., 1905-07-27

Sens tie ehoicest resi-
aenee iob In the city y
The daily tribune., 1905-07-27
Senator Clark Goes Abroad.

New York, July 27-Ssuator ". A..
Clark, who recently underwent An 0p.
grafton for an absoess behind his left
ear, which at one time threatened "a
result disassrously. sailed for Paris TO.
day 10 Join Ars. CLARK. He 10 fscov'
sripg rapidly and expects 10 be entire.
" weil afoer his OCEAN voyage.
The daily tribune., 1905-07-27
King Leopold Travelling.

Antwerp, July fixing Leopold.
who 10 makipg tour Of The cities In
the provinces for the combined puf-
pose Of bis health and study yipg politi.
cal conditions arrived here today for
. three days STAY.
The daily tribune., 1905-07-27

CIRCUS DAY--Tomorrow is cirous
day and the big elephant will be the
center Of attraction for the small boy.
Uplocked bouses. however. will bs
the attract ion for the hobo elemens
that usually follows . oirous and thoss
who keep thsir money at bone should
kssp their doors we'll locked to pro.
tsct their valuables. There may OF
may not b. any robbeYies tomorrow.
but thoss who protect themselves
axainst such will bs on the safe side.
Il pays 10 advertise your wants In
the Tribuno.
The daily tribune., 1905-07-27
Russia's Great ssarehlisht.

81 Pstersburg. July N-It u dsa-
nitely decided that the srsat search.
light rsos ntly built In Germany for
the government. and which will b
shipped henos within . few days.
will be used In the port Of Oronstadt.
This Is oonisdsTsd imperisativs In the
veiw Of the recent dissurbanoss there.
The light 10 the largest In the world.
with Sie, 900. 900 candle power. 1,
used up an electric current Of 800
ampsres and the reflector measures
feet In diameter, while the lamps
oarbons ave ipchs> IN oircumfsrspos.
The daily tribune., 1905-07-27
Secretary Shaw Returns.

Washington. July T-Sscrstsry
Shaw. who has been the quest Of the
Michigan Bankers Association at their
convention, 1ust oonciudsd. returned
TO the capital today.
The daily tribune., 1905-07-27
NEW ORLEANS IS
GREATLY AROUSED
Fight on Yellow Jack Begun
systematically.
Houston, Tex, Declares . Quar-
antine Against State of
Louisiana--Cspital City
Being Fumigated.

Now Orleans. July 27-There were
~ vsral new cases Of yellow fever re-
ported this morning but no more
deaths. A general mosquito campaign;
has been inaugurated throughout
this county. and all stasnAnt water
standing In pools has been covered
with kerosene oil.
Houston, 1exas. July 27-As Z
quarantine has been declared against
the state Of Louisians because Of her
slowuess in quarsntining New
Orleans. phys,oians and guards have
bssn dispatched to the Louisiaps line.
New Orleans. July 27-The num'
bsr Of deaths resulting from yellow
fever - per the compilation Of the
city health department up to date. are
1876. The city 10 thoroughly aroused
and street cleaning In every portion
Of the city IL being carried FORWARD
in dead earnestuess. and every hlthJ
place u being fumigsted.
The daily tribune., 1905-07-27

st. Petersburg. July 37--This gov.
eminent 10 rather pleased at the an.
nouncement Of the japanese that II
would AK one billion indemnity. 81.
Petersburg does not object TO . res.
sonable indemnity. being expsctsd
that 1t would be asked. The inter.
view also indicates that the mikado'l
government does not intend 70 maxi
demands that would be impossible fo'
Russia to comply With.
The daily tribune., 1905-07-27
EcHoEs OF PICNIC.
Given BY Managers Of Circle No
50, ". Of ".

The ride from Florence 70 Cramsr
was one ooutinuous roll Of laughter.
we'll mixed with jolts and bumps,
bat 70 combined ~ 10 form fun aDd
pleasure. No accidsnts sf any kind
happsnsd astsE the party were On tbs
The daily tribune., 1905-07-27

Warrington. July SIT 10 deAni.
tely announced that the peace ENJOYS
will meet on August 9th ON board the
presidents yacht. Nay flower. on
Oyster Bay. The president will en-
tertain them II luncheon instead Of
at dinner as was previously announo.
cd.
The daily tribune., 1905-07-27
RUSSIANS THINK
JAP TERMS EASY
Willing to Pay Good Round
Sum for Indemnity
Peace Enjoys to Meet August
5th on Board Presidents
Yacht Mayflower OF
Oyster Bay.

Toxic. July 27-Movemsnts Of The
army today is much evident that the
Japanese arc now preparing 10 cpsa .
siege at vladivostok. Tho positico
ID regarded ~ impregnabls. II 10 not
believed that th . armies will move
forwA ard until after tho peAos nssotia-
tions. II 10 evident II the oommis-
sioners fait Of their mission. IN
August the japanese will fall uvoo
vladivostok and capture It. Even
now they are right up against Line
vitch's lines.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-01
AN ORGAN DEDICATION

The handsome new pipe organ Of the
Portland Avenue Church of Christ was
opened last evening with great eclat
by. Hamlin Hunt, the organist Of
Plymouth church. Mr. Hunt IS selec-
tions were chosen with especial refer
ence to displaying the beauties Of the
new instrument, and were listened to
with the closest attention. The usual
Bach Tccata and Fugue in D minor
was well played. Among other num-
bers that appealed particularly to the
audience We're Claimants "Nuptial
March, and Wolstenhome' t'The An
swer.o The melody in the latter was
played with the oboe stop and was ex-
quisite.
Mr.. Hunt was assisted by Mrs. Will
liam G. Tubbs, sop1 ano, who was warm.
ly received. Mrs. Tubbs voice is high
and sweet, with clear resonance in
the upper register that is very pleas
ing. She sang Costo's 81 Will Exto
Thee" as an opening number, but was
more happy in the group Of ballads
which comprised her second number
Of these Coombs s. Four-Leaf Clover
was very dainty and sweet.
The new organ is a two-manual in
strument of twenty-one stops and TWEEN
ty different sets Of reeds, beside a full
and accessories. Its tone is unusually
Of oak to harmonic with the interior
furnishing Of the church, while tn,
pipes are Of delicate browns an6
mauves touched up with gilt Til,
effect Of the new organ is distinctly
pleasing. The dedicatory exercises viii
| be held next Sunday morning.
II II d .sss- Howard BOardman.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-01
PERSONAL AMI SOCIAL.

Mrs. r, II. Passmore and Mrs. H. G. Harrison
have gone to Cuba. -. 20
The Del Monte club will give a dance FRIDAY
evening in the Phoenix club ..-
Assistant Postmaster T.. d. Hughes is spending
a weeks vacation at Kansas City.
Riverside temple, No. 5, !. O. G: T., will have
a sleighing party Saturday evening"
Fortuna Euchre club will meet Friday after
noon with Mrs Pearn. 21O0 Portland avenue.
Pansy Rebekah lodge, l.. O. o. F.. will give
dance in the hail. 500 Nlcollet avenue. Satur-
day evening"
Mrs. James l.. Sphinx has returned from Big
Lake Mimi, and is at 90S Fifth avenue 5 Tor
the rest of the winter. o.
Miss Eleanor Lane, a graduate of Northwestern
hospital entertained a group of nurses last
evening at the Nurses club, 1902 Third avenue s.
Mrs. D. NJ. Baldwin Jr., Mrs David Fuller
are in New York. They will sail this week fol
the Mediterranean trip.
Miss Mildred Kuhn of Twenty-eighth street
entertained the Della Cruise club Monday even
| ing. A musical program was furnished by Misses
Edrigge Bell Moore. Kuhn, McPhee, KOhout anC
games and dancing were other amusements. The
! decorations were in red, and holly was uset
! in profusion. i <e,-zr- -..-~
| Minneapolis people at New York hotels are
| as follows: Astor, O.. u. lBrecke; Navarro, A. D
| Bernard; Imperial, A. II. McAnulty, Mrs. D. NJ
| Baldwin, D. Fuller: Holanl, Mrs. R. H. Pass
more. Mrs. II. G. Harrison. Duluth-Imperial
: e. Christensen; Grand, j. j. wall; Westminster
EC. r. Bassett; Albert. F. Il. Griffith; Hote
tAstor, 3. G. Bacot.s Ak 81 :
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-01
A. German Afternoon.

The Argosy club had an afternoon in
4 Germsny yesterday at the home Of Mrs:
thirty-six members wore the cos
tunes Of the German peasants
and the flags and colors of the
fatherland were used to decorate
the rooms. Mrs. Spafford was aided in
received blythe officers: Mrs:W. H. Hig-
gins, president; Mrs. s. E. Dunn, vice
president; Mrs. A. G. Dunlop, secretary;
Mrs. NJ. B. Cramer, treasurer; and Mrs.
I. w. Stone, federation secretary. Miss
Ednah Hall sang German songs and
Miss Josephine Curtis played German
violin compositions, with Miss Mary
Gray as accompanist. Mrs. Alice Miller
Grove gave several readings. Coffee
was poured in the diningroom by Mrs.
F. Rice and Mrs. G. H. Hedley served
frappe in the library: Mines: F. W.
Currier, A. T. Quayle, D. H. G. Richard
son, Frank Bissel1 and Fred Chase had
charge of the arrangements. Each
member had been privileged to invite a
guest so that the company numbered
100
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-01
TO BEAUTIFY MITCHELL
Children Encouraged to Plant Gardens
and School Grounds.

Mitchell, S: D., in its Today club has
an organization working to make that
city the most beautiful in the state.
The club has been organized little
more than year and has been feeling
it's way to the accomplishment of it's
purpose. Last winter the club studied
civic Improvement, special attention be-
ing paid to Washington, which is called
the most beautiful city Of the country
Work in the public schools was be-
Supplied with seeds at Wholesale prices,
and prizes were offered for the lawns
and gardens showing the greatest i'm
provement: The pupils contributed
vines and shrubs for planting the
school yards, and flower beds were
planted.
Thru the suggestion of the club, the
children selected, under the direction of
their teachers, names, for the school
buildings, the names chosen being Whit
tier. Longfellow and Eugene Field.
Mitchell has two promising parks for
which the clubs has drawn up plans
but these have not yet been submitted
to the city council for action. In its
first year, the club expended over $50
on it's plans. The broadening of the
club into general civic Improvement
league is now being planned.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-01
VIKING LEAGUE MEETS
Captain A. A. Kelley Chosen President
League in Good Shape.

The Viking league met last evening
ia Richmond hall and elected officers
for the ensuing year as follows: Presi.
dent, Captain A. A. Kelley; first vice
president, DR.. Henry S. Nelson; second
vice president, Andrew II. Dahl; secre-
tary, Sam Nicolls; financial secretary,
John Snesrud; board Of directors
James A. Peterson, Henry G. Gjertsen
Rev. M. Falk Gjertsen, G.. M. Reese
G. D. Morck and Charles A. Dahlby.
Resolutions were adopted lamentine
the death of J. M. Ilstrup, and short
addresses were delivered by Rev. M
Falk Gjertsen, Captain Kelley and
Charley A. Dahlby in eulogy of the
lofty character of Mr.. Ilstrup, who was
one of the original members of the
league and its oldest member.
The league begins the year with a
surplus in the treasury and harmony
and enthusiasm which promises a sue.
| cessful year.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-01

Team CAPTAIN Leaves.

Philip Hasbrook, captain of the uni
versity track team and one Of the most
promising track men in the university;
has been obliged by the illness of his
mother to leave the university, and the
track team is without a leader. Has
tesm this will be- p b,nd
capped by his abs ice, as he was the
best hurdler and high jumper in the in
stitution.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-01
CLUB NOTES.

Mrs. Farmer of the Humane society will speak
before the women of All Souls church tomorrow
afternoon at the home of Mrs; J. c: Haynes,
1907 Fourth street Sc, and tell of her work.
Miss Edith Guild will sing
DR.. Mary MILESTONE will speak on Truth and
Purity. at a meeting of the Mothers Circle of
Prospect Park with Mrs. G. Glotseller, Ill Bed
ford avenue. tomorrow afternoon.
st. Cecilia court No. 293, w. @. o. F., held
its annual election of officers in /. 0. o. F.
hall, Central avenue, Monday evening. The fol.
lowing officers were installed by the deputy of
the court: Chief ranger, Mrs Rose De Rettman
Y. C. ranger, Mrs. Alse NJ. Dwyer; record keeper,
Mrs Mae IL HURLEY fnanG i secretary Mrs
trustees, Mines. Maggie Long. Margaret Sheets,
Nary OKeefe; conductors, Misses Katie Currau
and Mary OConnor: sentinels, Mines. Margaret
The Anna Gordon Y. will have its monthly
meeting tomorrow evening with Miss Florence
Simons, 1921 Clinton averue. a-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-01

If family relationship counts for.
anything in the show business, Iorena
yamison, the balladist singing at the
illogical headliner Of distinction. She
is the grandniece Of Andrew Carnegie,
the Scotch i-millionaire who is try
ing to give away his money before he
dies. She is also a cousin of Lawrence
Phipps, the son Of Henry Phipps,
the Pitttsburg millionaire who is
"a partner of Carnegie. Lawrence
Phipps, it will be remembered, has re-
Gently figured in a sensational divorce
proceeding that has been the talk of
the continent. 1T was gossiped that
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-01

Mrs: Phipps sought divorce to marry
a. Hart Mckee, but his marriage to
Mrs. Hugh Tevis Of California disclosed
that Mrs: Phipps had been done an in.
and Mrs. Phipps are to be reunited.
Miss Jamison is not only a gifted
vocalist, possessing "a voice Of much
power, but has a fine presence. She
IS a stately blonde of dashing appear.
ance, and wears some elaborate gowns
Miss Jamison IS repertory includes
.karama, Beautiful Land Of Para.
disc and Billy, this last song being
q duet with Rocco Voceo, a boy barry.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-01
BY Girl Athletes.

On April 8 an indoor track meet will
be held by the girls of the university.
The meet will be under the auspices
of the physical training department,
program will include jumping and run
ming contests.