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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-11-19
STRIKE SITUATION
IS MORE GLOOMY
An Early Collapse of Movement
L. Not Looked For.
THE coMMITTEE IS ENCOURAGED

THE CQNtlIIl NAsE 10 ENSOVHANE4
Ths RevolutlOnlsts sesmerd To B,
BountlfuIIy Supplied with Money anc
the Government Anticipates a Harc
Struggle.
St. Petersburg, Nov. 17-2 p. M
The outlook for an early collapse Of
the strike is more gloomy today. the
situation ia distinctly more menacing
The council Of wOrkmens delegates
or strike committee, are nAnifestly
encouraged by the extension Of the
strike 10 st. Petersburg, various or.
CARNATIONS including the bank clerks.
telephone girls and some Of the pro.
visionsl leagues having voted to join
in the movement. Moreover. It is
certain that the workmens council mas
received mysterious supplies Of funds
and consequently they present a bold
er front. Practically all the pre-
texts based on economic demands have
been abandoned, although the eight.
hour day figures in the oratory at meet
tngS in order to hold the wOrkmen who
nave no thought except improvement
in their material condition The work.
mems council returned a scornful reply
to Count Whites personal appeal toI
''his brother workmen" ridiculing the
governments profession Of solicitudcl
for the wOrkmen and renewing the de-
mand for the Immediate abolition Of
martial law in Poland, etc. Count
Whites attempt to negotiate directly
with the strike leaders has come to
naught, although Ne offered concessions
in the case of the Cronstadt muuneers
in case Of their being condemned 70
death. But the leaders refused all
compromise.
All or nothing" was the response.
The imperial ukase. on the land
question, issued today. although II
wipes out about S4O,OOOOOO Of the
peasants arrearages OF debt, watch,
under ordinary circumstances might
nave been received with joy Is an.
other disappointment.
The promises of additional lands are
zoo vague 90 hold the agitated. starry
4ng peasants who. in the valleys Of the
Don and the Volga, are again marching
pilaging, burning ad numbering.
No confirmation has been obtained
OF yesterdays report Of false empe-
TOR leading the peasants. OF Penza
The mill and factory owners at a
meeting just held while offering TO
make concessions in the latter Of hours
Of labor, generally to the ten hours
took q hnal decision that unless the
men resumed work Monday they must
close down Indefinitely. Should the men
be locked out in the face Of the win
ter, It would only make the situation
more desperate.
The news from the provinces shows
that practically no movement has been
started there In support OF the general
strike, but there II q deep suspicion
that this may simply be the lull OF
preparation.
The Social Democrats AMI Reyo,u
Iionists are keeping their plans DARK.
the organizations have ramihca'ions
hFolghOuS the country and Al a sig.
bal tbey might again BE- able to BRING
10 Industries Of the country to q stand
rtfff
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-11-19

Riga Riiasia. Nov. i&--An a'tsmp'
MAS made today 70 askaszina,s ts9
GoveFnor % RiEn. While he vas r..
ang h . oarriaEe thrU1gh the street. q
eeot vas hrs4 a, hin from "a Aiisy
eai the ballet missed its mari To
.eoala-ba aE.aa.la eaeanea.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-11-19
TNo go Horsss AeelesntaIly KIlIed

] W0 FalV TVTHtH NtNVNNWtNIEI NTFVW'
Los Angeles. Cal Nov. iS.-Two
race horses we're accidentally killed NJ
Ascot park yesterday sChOolcraft. .
feet runner from the Tiohenor stables
collided with Rpr.nEWateT a Jumper
belonging to Younger and l.uzader
and both Were 80 badly impaired inai
they had 10 he Killed They we're be-
ing ridden IN opposite directions on
the track. Ncltncr ~ the hIrra we're
iniured schoUcraft vas valued a.
about $50 and sprEEater ~ 5000.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-11-19
RaIIread Proesrty Under Guard.

AoseoW, Nov. iS-Meetings fave
been prohibited By order Of the mlnls
Ger o. the interior and the railroad sta
aions ana shops are under military
Guard.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-11-19

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. ls.--Wlth tho
death 0f George HandCortn, 2s years
old, at the Methodist hospital ended
what Is said 10 be the most remark.
able case OF survival with a broken
neck known In the annals Of medicine
and surgery, Fer hfloen months tho
injured man lay ON air and water mat
tresses, suffering no pain unable to
move any muscle except those In tails
Tor. arms. always conscious. but grad.
ually wasting away From strong.
sialwart man, Weighing 100 pounds.
liandIortl weighed at thF time ~ ais
death only l3t pounds Handforlh was
employed At me Atlantic Raining com
panys plant. ON August 10, 1904 he
fell from tho ton 81 a tank and struck
Tho ground on HIS back. lracurlng the
NTH and siXld vcrebrac.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-11-19

New York. Nov. lS.-The following
message from President Castro Of Ven.
ezuela 70 the Herald is printed by that
paper today The answer Of France
IL yelled threat dlschrdinE the mem.
orandum remifisd by Mr. Russel'a
proposition every conciiiatOry method.
Public opinion unanimously supports
the attitude " me government 10 seek.
ing reconciliation. bat hrmiy sustain.
Ing the authority Of tribunals, recoE
nized hy America but spurned by the
country 81 france The Paris edition
OF the Herald reproduced acre with
satisfaction a. telling the truth and
corresponding v.,h the memorandum.
(signrdI Castro. Caraoai. Venezuela "
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-18
THE CITY BESIEGED.
(Honorable Mention.)

Honorable Mentlon.)
We were sitting the grass talking usual. Hear
ing sounds looked toward the drive to boy with
telegram asking els this Miss Natalie Holt9' Without
answering she took the big yellow envelope and read:
'Dear Cousin VIII be in city 1880 pm. if all is well.
Sincerely jessie" p
Natalie stood still looking at the telegram, then at
,"Hazele, what do you think Of that's Jessie here
tonight and to have the pary'' What of itf'
asked "oh, Hazelle, you don't know Jessie OF you
wouldn It be calm.' "You've never met her,
minded. FShes from the country and know she is
green.' I laughed, for Natae's face was study.
s.Why it is $780, said getting up. .'Goodby,
Natalie. No, not tonight perhaps tomorrow called
she asked to over.
However when tomorrow came, Natalie sitting
lawn instead. ''Oh, dear, dearl'' she met
with. "of course, Jessie came and at supper papa
walked and said in the way can refuse, My
dear, will favor with few songs tonight hope
She looked rather embarrassed. but finally consented
could have collapsed Jessie is tired papa,' said look
ing at her. She SAID Don't you like music,, Say,
dered Hazelle she sang wonderfully, and to think
thought her green" FWho green9' asked voice be-
hind 'Jessie" both exclaimed Finding it would
be better to tell the truth, did How she laughed.
Well, girls, I'm not but felt green, she said
laughingly. -Hazelle Roberts,
Eighth Grade, 2911 Columbus Avenue.
Bryant School
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PICTURE PUZZLE.
.(Copyrighted.l

home" can right" he said slowly, tbut don't 60
very far away from here" ''Oh, we won w. we prom
ised. owe won't 60 than yard away from this
very spot.'
We watched him out Of sight and then began pick
ing flowers and ferns Suddenly them and
something furry appeared. "It's bear,' whispered
let rum was about to take fight when Grace who
pretty kttensl Come, kitty, kitty I quickly
the Of action and of the pretest black
and white kittens with long, bushy tails We sank down
could pet them but they seemed very much afraid Of
Just then heard uncle calling "Girls' he said,
"come here.'' sob, uncle we exclaimed socially,
ttsee the pretty ktties Wait just minute, and we'll
have them to take home" tsCome here, he said again
in tone that we knew meant obey. ttCome here" We
went and climbed into the buggy. "Wen you girls
green, he said. "Those weren't kittens; those were
perfume specialists jean Robertson,
Sixth Grade $3.50 Blaisdell Avenue.
Whittier School. .-.-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-18
AND SOMETHING BESIDES
Honorable Mention

Honorable Mention.)
We going to have company to dinner that night
30 mama put my best behavior. It my aunt
from New Hampshire and she always very particu-
lar. That night when the company came went down
stairs. Mary and I were as solemn owls with this
going thru minds all the time: "Young ladies must
be and not heard" But it slipped my mind when
at the table. The maid brought in the dill
pickles and set them down in front of Pretty
frog pondi" They all began to laugh but mama, and
felt If something must be wrong found out there
after the company had gone Mama told my mis-
take and then something besides for green
after that. Ruth Cage
Sixth Grade, 4247 Park Boulevard.
sz Lake Harriet School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-18
[oR MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA SATURDAY FEBRUARY 49, 1906

vidua whom grandma thought would not give her much
trouble. i
t'Wen = said grandma II will go down see what
the matter is.
When she reached her coy sittingroom she stood
aghast What had the girl been up tot There before it
and covering the beautiful marble fireplace was an old
piece of znc which had formerly been under in
the milkroom.
s'Angelica,' said grandma, her anger rising to fire
heat stwhat is the meaning of this confusonf Angel
lea looked, she undoubtedly felt very cheap Sud
denly it dawned upon grandma that Angelica had tried
to put the zinc in front of the fireplace in order to make
the stove (9) complete. After many explanations
grandma's part Angelica Jane the green maid under
stood the 'tthing in the drawin' room" .au-
A Eighth Grade, Mabel Niles,
Adams School. zoos Ninth Street s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-18
SPRIGS on GREEN
CONTINUED from First Page.)

guests (two of them Unexpectedly in. sympa-
thize with poor 10 in her dinner trials for mine
melon green and by the time everybody had turned
the conversation from bad dinner to good cake, I
green with envy. After the supper had the blues and
as threw yelloWrwrapp my shoulders to walk
way with Sadie she laughingly remarked, tsNever
mind cook, blue and yellow make green Indeed it
green day and I dreamed that night of
of green cheese. Title Will,
A Eleventh Grade, 1909 Clinton Avenue.
South High School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-18
"THE REFLECTING WATERS"
Honorable Mention.].

(Honorable Mention)
My favorite haunt is little knoll my unc1es
farm About years ago he bought it, unceared and
rugged Across it little stream flowed its being
the outlet Of sparkling spring; and running the
tonka.
My days spent in wandering over the wooded area
making myself acquainted with the landmarks and
roundings. Weary with my trampings day, while
following the little creek threw myself down upon it's
bank to rest. The murmur of the ripping waters falling
in rs its stony bed the whispering of the forests
and the chrp of birds all tended to lull into slum
ber Stretched the green turf with my feet
tnklng of cowbes and the pinch crab. After that
I always went there, and in the succeeding years I
learned to love the spot The little knoll seemed to be
green first in spring and to fade the last in autumn
Of this named it Green Kno' and the stream
called The Rejecting Waters and still they bear tho
names. "A. Ethel Ayers,
B Seventh Grade $50 Jefferson Street NE.
Everett School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-18

green colorlng That 1 used to color fancy
candy. The clock struck four and knew
had no time to waste. Nevertheless
put my green cake dough into the oven.
left it to bake and dressed to meet
aunty. Soon she came and I left brother
to entertain her while I prepared supper.
brought my green cake in and everyone
began to laugh. They ate it tho, and my
vivid green cake has been the joke of the
family. Whenever I sec aunty she al
ways asks for some green cake.
Alice Berry,
3112 Colfax Avenue
A Seventh Grade,
Lyndale School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-18
MINNEAPOLIS TOPICS
For Saturday, March 4:
'fMARCH."

"MARCH." .
editor going suggest Of stories
that might under the head of March," because she
would like to what Junior wits
caution they original with the writer's The
papers must be In the hands of the The Journal
Junior . -
NOT LATER THAN SATURDAY EVENING FEB. g.
at five o'c'oek They must be strictly original
ink side only of the words
In length less than 100 marked with the
each signed grade,
address papers must not be rolled =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-18
ANGELICA JAMES STOVE.
(Honorable Mention.) .

"Oh, marin, whut liver shin doi The frnice be
auld out and hiv tried fer the last hour make
fire in thut thing in the drawin and nivr bit of
fire hiv made And after delivering herself Of this
speech Angelica Jane (grandmothers cook), flung
herself into chair to await the remarks Of grandma.
Angelica Jane was most decidedly cook in
household She had arrived the day before
and appeared to be very respectable easygoing ind
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-18
NOT EXACTLY KITTENS.
(Honorable Mention.)

One day while driving in the country with Uncle
George to ravine, the sides of which
cred with flowers ooh, uncle, - exclaimed joyfully,
let stay here and pick flowers while you go on and
when have transacted your business and drive
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-18
LEARNED BY HEART.

Once upon time in the fall there were
some children at our house, for it was my
birthday. We had games and many other
things for amusement. We had delight
full time. When it was time to have lunch
we all sat down. In the middle of tho
table there was a fruit plate containing
many kinds Of fruit. But the kind liked
the best was big green apples. When
they were passed took mine and began to
eat it. That night I did not feel well,
and in the morning I could not 60 to
school. Mama said could not have any
more green apples because they were what
made me sick. The next fall as I was
going to school I came across an apple
tree. looked up and saw green apples.
They looked good. Then remembered
what mama had told me the last time
had eaten green apples. went on to
school. was thinking about them in
school and cnuld not oct nv lessons.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-18
For Saturday, March IL:

"AND THEN
Every story words, "And then wentn
The stories themselves must be true experiences
but they be OF all kinds long given
above make 1T ending Avoid telling stories that have
kind inflicted by teachers parens-that heavy
The stories may be serious but should not
in the the The Journal Junior
NOT LATER THAN SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 1
at five O'Clock They must be strictly original written In
I side only OF the not In
length, than words
and each signed with the grade, school,
dress Of the writer. The papers must not be rolled
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-18

older In consequences Of the two green apples
apiece had desire for supper, and what still
worse not able to attend club which met that
evening. And retired that night SEEKER but wiser
girls. Halle Bon,
Sixth Grade 5O1 Humboldt Avenue N.
Harrison School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-18
SOME EXTRA? VIVID CAKE


"Oh, Alice what have! telegram from
aunty.'' My brother running into the study
ing bit of yellow paper. reluctantly laid down 'L
tie Women and read the telegram little dreamed Of
the surprise that telegram to give ''Win be
there 4:45 train it most surely read It
summer time and at the st. Louis fair it
l knew must cook something. My brother off to
carry the tidngs to cousins who live in the city.
I rushed upstairs and enveoped myself in big apron
down into the kitchen and stirring brisky at
cake to the cupboard and took down the vanilla
bottle Without looking at what doing poured in
a generous supply. Alack and alas! What had donea
MY dough was bright green It dawned upon me then
what had done. To be had taken down the
nila bottle, but it filed the brim with
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-18
ALL ABOUT A TEAPOT.

One day when I visit to grandmother she
was telling about girl she had hired. The girl being
newcomer did not know much about afternoon teas
parties One day grandmother told her to ont to the
garden and pick currants for tea When tea was
ready grandmother asked her where the currants
And the hired girl said that they in the teapot My
grandmother and all the others laughed. Grandmother
said that she meant that she should make Of the
And the next time she said to get anything for
tea she meant for the evening meal
Fifth Grade, George F. Boil,
Calhoun School 1852 Humboldt Avenue 8.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-18
THE BATTLE OF BOWS.

shall never forget the first green ribbons that
had received them for birthday present from Of
my cousins when was four years old. The day after
my birthday wanted to wear them mama put them
and sent FOR walk with friend of hers lost
of my ribbons coming home. did not discover it till
very home, then set up bowling such
why her ribbons have away. The lady whom I
walking with consoled at last and promised
dashed away the lady and snatched green ribbon
from the hair Of larger girl than L There
the girl pulled at end of the ribbon and at
the other end for thought that it ribbon. The
little girls mother rushed to her assistance and the lady
whom Twas with to mina finally gave up after hard
struggle. Then began to cry and the lady explained
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-18

When I went home I told I not going to eat
green apples any more And do not.
A Fifth Grade, Evelyn Byrnes
Grant School. 2126 Plymouth Avenue
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-18
FAIRIES OUT OF DATE.

Ny birthday came and went leaving me the pos
Of bright green loungng jacket dislike green
very much general but that particular shs De
enough TO delay t1ae on any Of on.
Of country relative had to be accepted amid delugs
Of thanks (but with what inward feelngs) hung tho
detested garment my laboratory where could talk to
at odd moments in way which would have been de-
cdedy shocking otherwise but this onesded feud
ceased to console and in consequence took further
notice Of it. few months passed when day
surprised to notice that this jacket had turned
beautiful dark red and jump in its direction
WINGED not dreaming Fairies, witches elves
could not possibly have done what acid and aka fume
had accomplished; could their work have been
pleasing, want filling reproducing.
Twelfth Grade, Earl Hawkins,
East High School 313 Nineteenth Avenue Sc
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-14
A String Of Good Stories
SCANDAL IN PORT HURON.
q. cannot fell how tie truth may be;
Isay the tale xs twas said to mo-"

THE LATE ''Jed'' Spalding Of Michigan who weighed
$50 pounds and stood feet inches in his socks, was
Of the best okers in the state He had brothernaw
politics, whom he did not like very well vigor
ousy opposed his candidacy for Of Port Huron Mich
One day while the campaign at its height the ministers
Of the city held meeting to decide which candidate sup
Jed happened to pastors
to the meeting This preacher aged Scotchman and
somewhat hard Of hearing He told spang that he would
do all he could to prevent the brohern-aws Endorsement
Ind asked for pointer two for speech Spading
ready for joke, his chance and pulling the pastor
aside shouted in his
"My brotherinaw is living with another mans sister
"You don tell me- the pastor said and he hurried off
to the meeting to spread the among the
got the platform Immediately and said:
The democratic candidate is most wicked wretch He
is living with another mans sister have the word Of his
brother-n-law, Jed Spalding for it, ~
Immediately the meeting was in an uproar The men
ton Of Jed sPalding enough The laughter became
tuultous, but the pastor ddnt notice the mistake he had
made until told that Jed spading himself the .sother
man - =.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-14
THE FARMER AND BICYCLE AGENT

COME years ago. after bicycles began to be freely
- used turnout the United States, agent for New
York house turned up at village in central New York He
expatated to old farmer upon the virtues Of new
machine dwelling what tmesaver it was wthal
how fashionable would be for the old farmer able to
ride down to the village Of the newanged machines
whenever he wanted to- 49,, -
Why' said the agent, whenever you go down to the
posoffce, bank store everybody will stop at
Farmer Wilson, and pretty you II be the
in the whole county,
stThat may be so replied the farmer tsbut tell you
I'm a-needin good mo n I am one o. them things
you re a-talkin about
Nevertheless the agent extracted promise that the
would up his money and purchase bicycle when
the agent came around in the fall.
According to promise the agent hand in the fall
with the wheel The farmer took him charge carried
him out to the lot and showed him fine Jersey
'tThat's what bought with the money saved up for
you said the farmer And without waiting for agent
to from his surprise he went ~ lowed that
needed the did the bicycle there she is Ain t
she a beaut9''
When the agent recovered his breath he said .You,l
look funny riding that cow to town, won't you ~
"Ya-as,'' drawled out the old farmer 1.but I'd look
darned sight funnier yin' to milk bicycle!''-Lippn-
colts.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-14
Exercise No. v.
(To Reduce the Pocketbook.)

(To Reduce the Pocketbook.) #5%
Combination Exercise-Wife carries cash. husband the
packages As the gets lighter the other gets heavier
dividing the exercise Keep this up daily till Christmas
when you will be in condition-to quit.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-14

you get suit chargedq gently insinuated
is credit is bum at the New England asserted
sJack." 'tWho earth hold up for address suits"
asked Of the practical
"Let's try an usher said Ray An unwilling uhser
and induced 9) to part with portions Of his
raiment. E.
Asatenr valets assisted garments
and into the borrowed ones.
result far from satisfactory The sleeves came
nearly up his elbows the bottom Of the vest rested
fding1y upon his false ribs.
aGet hold Of usher who is Golah, and bring him
here quicker scat it's past time for the curtain to ring
up said the of the hour tone of authority
rs pose he won t shed his togs?
''Make 'em. Stills can't sing without Clothes = feeling
~ replied the head valet THE usher know that
ttThe concert would better be short users than
singers can't spare Stills; he's Of star bass
warblers, said valet No. 2.
ttGoliah' was captured Stis'' has but one
dimension-ength s'Goa has two, length and exceed
ing breadth
In consequence, the garments not close fit.
About eight inches Of slack taken up the
by the Of pins and the fitted the
on The pins very carefully inserted and the
happy Stills heard them above the tones Of the Mandolin
club the thunderous applause from the galleries
'sStits' = troubles not yet ended.
esWhere's his tie 20 asked the head valet.
SCI did have tie, but forgot il, responded the per-
spring Stills. Tear off handkerchief The head
valet glanced with whitening the assortment pre-
sented for his inspection.
..Ge busy and hold up another usher, he commanded
again the press gang went FORTH and third usher
put out of business.
But last the victim of his tailor ready and added
his voice to the chorus tho it noticed that his trials Tor
perhaps the pns had added depth of pathos his sing
ing in
1sThe Young Man from Chicago Who Wanted to See
Buzzsaw CO. -