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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
THIS is STRENUOUS SPORT
Elephant Duel I'm Iadia For the
Prince of Wales.

They have strenuous sports in India.
Tiger hunting is the most popular form
Of amusement. and next to that in pub
lie esteem comes the elephant duel. The
Prince and Princess of Wales are to
be entertained by such an exhibition
during their stay in India When their
royal highnesses reach Jaipur COM
bat will be arranged such as was given
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
CHARLES A PEABODY is
LAND AGENT FOR ASTCR
Successor of McCurdy as Head of
Mutual Life Is Law
yer.

Charles y Peabody. who was re-
Gently elected president of the Mutual
Life Insurance company, succeeds in
that office Richard a McCurdy. but he
will draw salary of only $4,000,
one third of that received by Mr.. Nc
Curdy The revelations made by the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
PRESIDENT MORALES GONE
Unrest Caused BY Disappearance of
Head of San Domingo.

San Domingo. Dec 25.-President
Morales has left the city. destination
unknown. The city and surrounding
country is quiet, but considerable I'M
rest and excitement is. shown at the
unexpected departure of the president
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25

Maud-Isn't ) and "a too old to hope
FOR any improvement I should say
not. One inst begins 10 live Take
Hollisters Rocky Mountain Tea You
will be blooming far az co 81 cents.
tea - tabiets. T III. Thomas phaT-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
THE REFORMeRs ARE SPLIT
Politics Said to BE Cause Of Ruction
in Burlington.

Burlington. Dec. 25.-The recent re-
form movement has split into a bitter
factional fight. II is alleged that the
division is due TO politics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
DUEL OF ELEPHANTS IN INDIA.

there once for the brother OF the prince.
the late Duke OF Clarence. In these ex-
hibitions two OF the largest elephants
in the herd are set upon each other.
and the resulting duel is exciting in a
high degree II often results in the
death or one or the other OF the com
hatants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25
A Positive
CURE
EIy's Cream Balm
Is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief at Oace

IL cleanses, soothes
heals and protects
tho diseased menu
hraue. II curvs Ca
tarrh and drives
eway a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re
stores She Senses OF
Gil Il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-25

So different from the ordi-
nary Graham Crackers
different in baking-differ-
cut in favor-diferent in
packing. More palatable
more satisfying more
nutritious. Made of the
purcst Graham -four and
baked in a manner that
only the National Biscuit
Company knows.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
MEMORIES OF THE GREAT
Little Band Of American Children Who Knew Famous
Men in Bone Long Ago.

A Little Band of American Children Who Knew Famous
Men in Rome Long Ago.
If ever there was group of English and American
children to be enved it that little band in Rome
just fifty years ago delightfully."- described by Henry
James in his recent biography of William Wetmore
Story, he sculptor Little Edith Story the sculptors
daughter of them; the most favored for she
just recovering from dangerous illness, and
therefore the special pet of her father famous friends
Hans Anderson of them, and, says Mr..
James, The small people with whom he played enjoyed,
under his SPELL the luxury of believing that ne kept and
treasured-in every case and rule-the old tin
soldiers and broken toys received by him. in acknowl
ed{,ment of favors, from mpulsive infant hands.
Beautiful the queer image of the great benefactor
moving about Europe with his accumulations of these
precious relics Wonderful too, certain OCCASION that
Of chldrens party when after he had read thru The
Ugly Ducklng,' Browning struck up with the Pied
the spacious Barberni apartment, with Story doing his
best on a flute in default of bagpipes.
But the tenderest recollection is of Thackeray
ing The Rose and the Ring, yet unpublished,
little convalescent girl who always happily to
remember that in the old Roman days. between daylight
and dark the great author had the edge
and read the immortal book to her. chapter by chapter
Happy little convaescent indeed And think how
proud when, later in the first volume of first edition
published, she found drawing of obsequous little
funky presenting little and little ring a
saver with his * most respectful compliments Miss
Edith Story
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
THE JOURNAL JUNIOR MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA SATURDAY MAY ~ 1905

graves The day had been looked forward for long
time BY all of and especially by me, had bought
my plant which very beautiful indeed, long
before the memorable day arrived had planned to put
it upon the grave Of soldier.
When Memorial Day at last came was in great
hustle to get ready, must have bunting like the
other girls had OF, declared saucily really would
look dreadful in plain clothes Memorial Day. Poor
mother at last had draped taste in the dear old
colors, and I started off with plant big myself,
and futtering heart. "Oh just know I'm too late
to go in the bus - cried drew the appointed
place, and enough late. With quick little
sob decided not to waste time but to walk and walk
did Imagine poor lonely little traveller vending her
way into the cemetery with dusty shoes and clothes,
grimy face and part of the bunting gone. But what
ing plant for unknown hero. After it was all
and had been praised for my bravery in walking all
alone-S'ony ME of girl,' dear old soldier
Memorial Day, and regretted having only year.
A Sixth Grade, Agnes Perry
Everett School, - 60 Sixth Avenue NE.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27

without any definite aim when across of the
g. A. r. men. He asked me if would do something for
him. said would. He told what he wanted
to do, and off, i back before long, hav
ing performed small service. Before he had time
offer any nickef dimes, asked him if he would not
go into the park by, lie down in the shade and tell
of his experiences. He delighted, for
it seemed to be his pleasure to tell of days by We
busy with relating and busy with listening both
conscious of anything else He splendid story
teller with pleasing way of dropping into humor here
and there. He seldom mentioned himself and al
ready to give credit to his companions OF course,
asked great many questions, and think he formed
the opinion that rather nquisitve. We lay there
long, and not a minute unnterestng 1t
welspent Memorial Day, and remember it better than
any other.
Eighth Grade, Arthur Wester
Garfield School, 1927 Thirteenth Avenue S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
THE PARADE DISAPPEARED.

For weeks we had been looking forward to and long
ing for, Memorial Day,sfor going to have pa
rade parade of At little after eight o'clock
in the morning gathered forces which consisted
of six little boys three little girls sister and myself
and raps," wagon painted red, two velocipedes,
DRUM two flags and horn. My sister and ran into
the attic and brought down many old uniforms
could find. When downstairs, we found that
the boys squabbling about which should ride and
which should not.
We put end to the matter by saying that
those who hats with plumes in them could ride
'Oh don't want to ride, Jean'' they all shouted at
"Wen'' declared slowly, t'you can't all have
hats CT want one' ''I want one'' and Give
one!' they all began to shout. LET NJ have first
then r. then T., then you may have what's left over,
I declared. After had given visor cap and flag to
Of the little girls and had finished telling her duty
turned around and gave pumed hat to another little
girl You to keep order in the ranks, said
$50 you may coat' At last had things divided
evenly, when the ttest boy pped up, ~ won't march
unless have-a coatu ffBut there It any coats
lef'' insisted. ssTake RS he cooly said. ''That
mt do If you don't like your things you needn It
march, II want plume, too. won It play If t
have one" ''Then don't' cried impatiently for,
want this and 81 want that, coming thick and
fast. -'We won't play; take off your things and go
home,'' said I. And they went.
B Seventh Grade, Jean Robertson,
Whittier School. 2630 Blaisde Avenue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
A Question of Evidence.

The lawyer in order to impress upon the mind Of the
witness the necessity of direct evidence, said warnngy
'tNow want to hear just what you know, not what
some else knows what you think, anything OF
that kind but what you know. Do you understand
tsWal, know - said the Witness with emphasis as
lifted timber leg and laid 1T across the other
know that Clay Grubb said that Bill Thomson told him
that he heard John Thomass wife tell Sid shufords gal
that husband there when the fight TUX place. and
that he said that they slung each other around in the
bushes right consid ABLE
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
About Biddy's Feathers.

An unusual feather guessing contest recently
conducted by prominent company manufacturing feed
for poultry. Five hundred dollars in prizes offered
for best estimates to the number Of feathers
hen. The first prize $780, Thousands of guesses
were received including very amusing One
guesser, who probably looking for "catch''
scheme, estimated unone at all" Many estimates in
the hundreds of thousands received tvera in mil
lions, the highest estimate being 60o060017 The correct
number was found to be $780, The company says We
feel pardonable pride in having contributed to poultry
Nicholas.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
The Bear That Talked.

A bear-trainer putting his animal thru certain
tricks when quietlooking pushed his way the
front of the crowd.
''Can your bear tak?'' he said, innocently
'tBetter ask him!'' said the
Roars Of laughter from the crowd.
'sAsk himg Thank YOU I will Where did you come
from, old gentleman?''
ItFrom the Swiss Alps!'' seemingly said the bear
looking stupidity at his questioner.
The crowd started back
The stranger continued
elbow long have you been with your master?''
.Long enough to have had enough of him.
ttIsn't he good to you?''
emo, he's not 49,
t'What you going to do then?''
- Eat him up when the time comes!''
The trainer turned pale and rushed into the crowd,
retreated hurriedly When the CONSERVATION had
subsidized everyone looked for the quesone But that
ventroquist had dsappearedand his face wreathed
in smiles.-Chums
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
His Majesty's Memory.

That the British monarch has good memory is illus
trated in this little story When, during recent visit
he drove from Dunrobin to Skibo he palaa home
Andrew Carnegie) in the afternoon tea into the
drawngroom usual but minus the excellent homemade
shobread which the king remembered from his
the CASTLE Mrs Carnegie did not notice the oversight
and she little surprised when of the servants
into the bearing huge shortbread and placed
it his majesty, who had asked for it. Mr. Carne-
gies little child is simple and unaffected girl and
when noticed the king had finished tea she went up
to him and asked him if he would like to her dolls
His majesty said Certainly, " much to the chd's de-
light and she took him to her playroom which filed
with beautiful dolls and American mechanical toys, and
he received special introduction to favorite old Coli
Wog which he was informed f'the Oldest doll -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
The Only Safe Place.

Curiousy enough, there parts of Kentucky where
some Of the locomotive.
One Of these who unexpectedly encountered railroad
train, took to flight down the track.
The engineer stopped the train and captured what he
supposed crazy Finding him sane tho breath
less engineer in anger asked him why he did not get
off the track
sect off the tracki y roared the nountaineer II
I'd ever took to plowsd land the thing would have
caught me for sErAs
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
Rabbit-Mr Bear, why don't you get automobile?
You've got the coat!LEverybody s Magazine.

missed it, about to turn back, when of
exclaimed q believe that is it over on the HILL There
certainly curiously shaped mound there, so we
made our way up.
On arriving found many mounds instead of
Some had cups byhem others bottles and still others
utensils for holding food These told where were.
Nearly all Indians have the peculiar custom of provid
ing sustenance for their dead and leaving it by the
grave that should the departed become faint and
turn back his journey to the happy hunting grounds
he might not be disappointed Now there reser-
walton of Indians some distance from home; this evil
IDENTIFY their burial ground. Little had dreamed
of being that far from home Just little frightened
WERE for knew how the Indians would take
it, should they there Determined, however, to
decorate one s grave dropped our flowers. on
the nearest one then beat hasty retreat and
soon for disappeared down the hill we heard
in the distance the wall and chant of Indian mourners
coming ashey advanced to the resting spot
of their departed ones.
A Ninth Grade, Ella Wilson,
North High School. 22l5 Emerson Avenue N.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
Arthur Wester,
2427 Thirteenth Avenue s.
THE FOLK OF THE FOREST.

We were bound for the grave Of a soldier who had
met his death in skrnish with the Indians during the
time of the great uprising It was distance away
but, the day pleasant and the road good
thought it would be pleasant walk, went foot
Tho walked some distance the soldiers resting
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
THE CONQUERING RAIN.

A few years ago there a Memorial Day parade
Nicolet avenue. Of went to it. The
weather said that the day would be fair. in
Office watching the parade. Presently the veterans of
the civil marching up the street, old men,
lame men, and some poor shot up with confeder
ate bullets that you could almost weep for them AS
they marched the rain began to fall Those men who
faced confederate guns, wthstood hail of bullets, and
not afraid of anything, could stand that
pour of rain. It only shower, but it stopped
the parade for the time forget that picture
of the wet old in the parade.
A Eighth Grade, ~ Abraham Solomon
Washington School. 4o5 Sixth Avenue s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
RICH IN EXPERIENCES.

A personal interview with old soldier who had
been many battles rich experience had long
been my desire. Every Memorial Day the wish grew
stronger the honorable G.. A. r. men march,
make speeches and help in the ceremonies in other
How interesting they looked! They SO when
effects of battle the body visible My wish
true one beautiful Memorial Day.
The ceremonies were over. I was walking slowly
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
MUCH LIKE A PEACoCK

1t burning hot day, and all the school children
going to march to the cemetery My aunt who
milliner, had made dainty pink hat while mama
had made a pink dress. When 7 was ready felt
almost like young peacock getting his first tail feathers
Just as we were ready to start company and
could not go, so went with my aunt. But as older
folks generally she found other people whose
company interesting than mine, and was left
to myself did not let the opportunity pass to see
everything I wanted to.
Upon reaching home / found that my aunt had ar
rived and mama in state Of excitement on learn
ing not with her. But her excitement faded when
she the color of my Dress it had changed from
pink to white, and my face to decided brown.
Sixth Grade, Olive Sayre,
Motley School. 200 Church Street Sc. y
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-05-27
WHEN THE LEVEE BROKE.

One Memorial Day, altho quite small, will
leave my memory. Our at school had prac-
ticed to sing at the cemetery; and how delighted
children and how anxiously waited for it to
clear up It had raned and rained the whole week.
still raining Memorial morning. But that was not
greatest worry then. We lived in a town the
Des Moines river. The that the river
rising and many houses flooded. We felt very
sorry for the people and dreamed that
ing should be in the situation since house
distance from the river About eight O'Clock
levee broke and inside half the water was in
house. Men came and took us away in boats. How
sad all felt! That indeed a sad Memorial Day.
A Fifth Grade Anna Skogerson,
Garfield School 2012 Columbus Avenue.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-23
REPORT WAS FALSE,
No Confirmation of Story Concerning
Farmer w. L. Matthews.

A telegram received by Sheriff
Painter last night announced that w.
L. Matthews, a farmer residing near
Clyde, had been poisoned and robbed.
Upon receipt of the message Deputy
Sheriff Haviland and Coroner w. D.
Smith started for Clyde taking the w.
& C. r. train. When they arrived at
Eureka inquiries were made there but
they were unable to ascertain any fur
Their facts. Coroner Smith went ON to
Pasco while Deputy Haviland took a
team and went to Clyde. Up to 3
o'clock this afternoon nothing had
been heard from Deputy Haviland.
Coroner Smith returned to Walla Wal
la this morning. He is of the opinion
that there was no foundation for the
rumOr whatever.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-23
ADDRESSED THE STUDENTS
GOVERNOR MEAD SPOKE AT
WHITMAN COLLEGE CHAPEL
SERVICE THIS MORNING.
Was Given an Ovation by Students OF
the Institution at the Close
of Speech.

Governor Albert E. Mead spoke to
Whitman students at chapel service
this morning. Besides all the students
large number of outsiders were pres
ent. After song by the chapel choir
the governor was introduced by Presi
dent Penrose who said in part:
There is no place which has a bet
ter right to welcome the governor of
Washington than Whitman college, or
where he ought to be more sure of
welcome. We have no officers to ask
of him, favors to demand or tax levies
to suggest, but are glad to have him
here to see the life of the college
whose aim is the support of every
cause Of loyalty, truth and justice
which makes for good government.
We are honored in having with us this
morning the governor of Washington.
Governor Mead spoke of his pleasure
in being able to talk to Whitman stu
dents and the reverence all ought to
feel for the associations which cluster
of Washington are to be congratulated
upon this monument to their early &C
tivities." said the governor. while
perhaps those in authority are in closer
touch with those institutions support
ed by taxation it is the purpose of
to be interested in all edu-
cation whether supported by taxation
or not. as this makes for those inter-
ests which mean good citizenship, the
kind that can only be obtained in such
institutions as this He then spoke of
the pleasant memories of his college
days and how happy he was on being
elected receive letters from his old
college chums His allusion to the girl
much merriment.
Il cannot let this occasion pass,
said the governor, without urging you
to make the most of the great oppor-
tunities you have Soon you will be
called into the world of active life.
These times require the use of every
talent in the struggles of peace, the
age requires the best that is in us
for public service. 1 believe from your
looks you will be equal to the occasion.
IT do not know how greater monu-
mont could have been erected to any
man than this college, better than a
monument of brass on granite is such
an influence as this fitting the coming
rulers to meet those problems which
all ultimately tend to the Improvement
of the entire commonwealth
A hearty cheer for Governor Mead
was given by the college boys at the
close of the exercises which were con-
cluded by the singing of America.
The governor was attired in the reg
ular cap and gown used by the holders
of the bachelors degrees given by the
colleges.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-23

Another hotel, the proprietors of
which have entered upon the joys of
effective Acetylene lighting, is the St.
Charles at Downerville, Calf. The
beauty Of this illuminant, as it shows
up in the dining and buffet, is
especially commented upon as regards
the great improvement over former
coal-oil lamps by the Downerville
Messenger" Call and see this Mid
No. 10 Third street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-03-23
GOVERNOR WILL GRANT THEM
AN AUDIENCE AT HOTEL
DACRES TONIGHT.
Appointment of Railway Commission
ers Be Principal Subject of Dis
cussion at the Conference.

Governor Mead has consented to
meet a number of the republicans of
Walla Walla VINO are cIassed as being
outside of the faction in control of the
party in this county. The meeting will
be held in the parlors of the Hotel
Dacres at o'clock tonight and will
be in the nature of a secret conference.
Yesterday a number of the Boxers"
got together and decided to ask the
governor to give them an opportunity
to talk over the question of appoint
ment of railway commissioners and
other matters in connection with the
affairs of state. William H. Kirkman,
Grant Copeland and ex-State Senator
John I. Yeend were appointed a COM
mittee to call upon the governor.
their wishes known. The governor
graciously stated that he would be
glad to meet the delegation and set
the time for tonight.
While it is problematical along what
lines the delegation will approach the
governor it is believed that they
will insist that in selecting railway
commissioners he name such persons
as will endeavor to faithfully carry
out the provisions Of the act as passed
by the legislature. It is we'll known
that quite a number of the republi-
men,, are opposed to the candidacy Of
Oliver T. Cornwell as a member of the
commission, and it is limited that they
will insist that Mr.. Cornwel1's name
be eliminated entirely from the list Of
receptive candidates.
On the other hand the friends of Mr..
Cornwell are active in their advocacy
of his appointment. They claim that
as Walla Walla county is one of the
country, and that the farmers are ex-
pecting much from the railway COM
mission, this county should be repre-
scented on the board. Many are of the
opinion that while Governor Mead has
not given any intimation whatever as
to whom he might select for the places,
Mr.. Cornwelrs name will receive due
consideration at the hands Of the exc
cutive.
During this afternoon the governor
was interviewed by many politicians
and he listened attentively to their re-
quests, which he will take under con-
sideration until after he returns to
Olympia.
time this morning consulting with
Warden KEGS over may applications
that nave been filed by convicts asking
for pardons or parole. Each case was
taken up by the governor and a thor
ough investigation made. 1t is be-
lieved that when he returns to Olympia
he will announce the pardon and
parole of a number of deserving pris-
oners now confined in the prison.
Board at Work.
The board of control is working hard
at the penitentiary in going over the
books and checking up the accounts.
Before concluding the work at the
prison the guard to convey prisoners
to the penitentiary from other coun-
ties will be decided upon. The details
for the erection of a new dining room
for the officers of the prison and the
new cell wing have been discussed and
take up the work will be settled by
the board before leaving Walla Walla.