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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31

fifty, camped opposite little log town which had
been built in the most casual manner possible.
We supposed indeed, they had come merely to
protect us from any possible danger of attack by
Indians. Under this supposition rested for
twenty -four hours. Then imagine surprise
when were calmly informed that the
prisoners of Uncle Sam and were to be taken out of
the Black Hills and set across the Missouri at Fort
Randall. And this information not vouchsafed
until Gordon of guards had been posted about
all our tents in the night.
And forty-eight hours after the arrival of Captain
Benteen and his cavalry were all marching south
ward, with file of mounted cavalry either hand
and Spotted Tail and his Indians riding demurely
in front
The old Chief had prevented his too-eager braves
from attacking us, which learned they would
have done despite the good spirits but he had
demanded of Uncle Sam that we be removed from
his reservation And for once, at least the Indians
behest granted; and So as it might have Jared
much worse for us, l have always considered
Spotted Tail as my friend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31

were vo1ubly rehearsed by the Chief in the hours
that he sat at campfire. He ate two meals
with us, and when he had departed to his own
tepee California Joe, who had sat smoking medita-
lively for a time spoke:
I'm be hanged" said he, IF know what to
make of that Injun. He seems mighty friendly,
too friendly. l expect it will cost the Government
just about fifty thousand dollars extra for the work
of us 'sooners on French Creek
This indeed wise prediction, but hardly
covered the ground for in less than ten days
afterward we discovered exactly what Spotted Tail
was there for.
In the meantime I succeeded in ingratiating my
self into the good graces of the Chief visited
his tent again and again Without my notebook
he seemed to think harmless and even worth
cultivating and became quite expert in the sign
language which chief means of commune
cation Hour after hour sat the banks of
French Creek, the Chief answering my eager in
quiries to the ways of his people, He told me of
their with the Crows the Hohe Assini-
boins, the Obways, the Pawnees and the Shoshones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31

priest purifes all the things and the shelf with
water sprinlled with a branch of hyssop in this
way sgnifying that evil is driven away and
all lust cleared from the souls of the wor-
shippers
The days during which each household enter
tains its spirit visitors are passed quietly, but
on the sixteenth when the ghost1y guests are
said to depart, gaety again breaks out, and
thousands of people having performed their duty
handsomely toward the departed now give their
attention to the material world once more
great deal of visiting is done and presents ex-
changed
Indeed, it is thought rude and pointed slight
if ones friends do not call upon them in course of
the Obon Festival The calling is just as mper-
ative at New-Year's. Twice year relatives and
friends who not able to meet often must make
especial effort to visit each other. failure to
do this is taken personal slight. If the friends
far separated letter a card will serve the
purpose. No one ever makes Obon calls without
present of some kind generally sugar, eggs, bean
flour, noodles wine, each done up attractively
with the usual red-and-white cord and arrowhead
present mark
But ghosts, men and are not the only
ones who enjoy the Obon Festival for it is the annual
holiday of all the Woodworking approximations,
who in new clothing and the latest thing in straw
hats swarm the parks, fairs, tea-houses, theaters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
STRANGE Political Life

MO idea of political career ever entered my
" mind" says Senator James B. McCreary
of Kentucky, until my fathers cousin Tom
wanted to be a Senator; and he wrote to my father
to have sent to the Legislature vote for him.
Thus was driven into political career, and it has
made me the second member of our family to serve
in the United States Senate
'My father studied medicine in the office of his
Cousin Toms father and he the first surgeon
who ever. successfully performed the hip-joint
operation The families were intimate and held
each other in high esteem. | was studying law and
had no other ambition than that some day might
become Judge when my father came to me with
a letter from his cousin Tom announcing that he
would be candidate for the United States Senate
and requesting him to send me to the Legislature
from Madison County to support him. All of my
protests were of no avail.
One term in the Legislature whetted my ambi-
ton for the Endorsement of my County for second
term and l reelected. After my second term
l wanted another, and was elected Speaker of the
House. Then | sought the nomination for Gov
ernor and was elected
Il the youngest Governor in the United
States when l attended the Centennial Exposition
at Philadelphia in 1876. As l sat by the table to
which Governors were assigned, fell into reverie.
l recalled the fact that l had been a soldier in
the Confederate Army which had been defeated by
General Grant, who, President of the United
States, was to open the Exposition, and was anx-
ious to see him. [ thought: Here l now, Sit
ting within six feet of where the great conquering
General soon will stand President of the Federal
Union the United States of America, the Republic
which delight to honor well any man who
the Federal blue
'Of course, after having enjoyed public life and
the passion of power, felt lonesome when l went
back to my law-books, after my governorshp term
expired | practised law for three years; but all
the while was anxious to become a member of Con-
gress, and in 1882 l nominated and elected
took my seat March A. 1888, and served for fourteen
years, until March 4, 1897, when retired to private
life for a Some time after 1 was elected
to the Senate | took my seat March 4, 1903
Mine has been singular political career because
it was forced upon me; but I have enjoyed it,
after all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31

and story-tellers booths, which they keep on a
high wave of prosperity all day long
The lid of Hades is said to be opened that day
too, and the demons and their ruler, the stern
Yema, are allowed to have little outing and see
how things are getting on on the earth. Yema
spends great deal of time tormenting sinners who
have come to him for just retribution, and SO
one would imagine that little relaxation would
not come anniss. Dances are held in his honor in
many places and songs sung in praise of the stern
justice which he is supposed to mete out to offenders
He is sometimes represented in statues as grim
green monster with a child's sash hanging out of
his mouth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09
His Choice OF the Law.

The New York Times prints a
story about white man who was ar
ranged before colored Justice or
the peace during reconstruction limos
for killing man ord stealing hls
mule, II was In Arkansas. near tho
Texar border, and there was some
rivalry between the states, but the
colored Justice tried always to pre-.
serve an impartial frame OF mind,
Yves got two kinds oh law In dis
yer cot" he said. Texas inv an
Arkansas law, While will you hab p
"Den | discharge YOU 70 stealth de
mule an hang 20 To- KILN do man,
Hold on minute, Judge" said the
prisoner Better make that Texas
law"
"All right, under de law oh Texas
fine you 70 KILN dc man an hans
you TO stealth dc mule"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09
BLOND OR BRUNETTE.

In tho discussion over the respec-
tive charms of blond or brunette that
is attracting almost as much atteu.
ton as the trouble In Russia
No one knows nlst how II started,
but the adherents OF feminine beauty
are lined up IN a struggle that will
ut least cause tho world 10 find new
charm In woman, whether her locks
are raven or shine like the morning
sum
But which is the prettier--a blond
or burnett? what do you think,
and why do YOU think sog
Yes, You know girl whose hair
IS rs black as night and whose lips
are a scarlet line; she has eyes Hike
thu midnight, and yet they sparkle
like the dow In u tulip Her complex,
ion Is pale, her features not too regu.
lar, and wherever she roea humanity
says What q picture' There is
really beautiful woman who looks az
tf she know something"
And yet, here comes the blond with
| sunlight tAnGlod IN her hNir heavens
own blue In hor oyoa and her pink
checks colored Hike flowers. Ii the
brunette was lilo night this, woman
Is like dawn. nodded by Mother Ma.
ture when she was In her happiest
mood
II Is big cNstion--this one OF
beauty and oh m, It Is worth while
for the public to take part, for the
public should know
So wo ask again: Which Is the
pretticr--a blond or brEnette2 and
why do YOU think 500
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09
MONSTER APPLE DUMPING,
Made in the Town Of That Name and
Weighed IA Pounds.

An aged citizen Of North Carolina
tells the story of the greatest apple
dumpling ever made. His home is in
Halifax county, where, prior TO 1870.
there was a voting precinct known by
the odd name of Dumping Town" In
1870 when William Henry Harrison
was elected president, after most
exciting campaign. Dumping Town
had exactly la voters, and every man
of them cast his ballot for Harrison
The people of the small but pros
porous town of Scotland Neck, In the
country, also showed their appreciation
of the unanimous vote Of Dumpling
Town by generous and whimsical
gift. Two days aud a night were con.
sumed in building q big dumping,
which weighed Iii pounds, one pound
for each vote cast at Dumping Town,
This monster of a dumping was put
In a sack, supported by a tripod. and
lowered into an immense iron kettle.
II required two days and . night to
cook 1t properly. Then 1t was lifted
out and placed in a specially made
bowl cut from the trunk of an enorm.
Gus cypress tree, and round It were
placed ia dumplines of the usual
size A band of music and fifty wagons
were sent to Dumping Town, and In
these wagons were taken to Scotland
Neck the ia true blue Harrison mon
and their families.
There was great cheering when
they arrived at Scotland Neck, and the
guests checred themselves when they
saw the feast prepared for them, for
besides the dumplirgs no end of good
things filled many tables in the spa
cious warehouse, and tho fcasting and
fun lasted The rest Of the day and
nearly all night.
A barrel Of the best molasscs was
used as sauce for the big dumping
and the hungry people ate It all.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09
Following Her instructions.

Mrs. N was giving instructions to
her now servant: Before removing
the soup plates, Mary. always ask each
person Il he or she would like any
more"
Very good, madam"
Next day Mary, respectfully bowi0g
to ono OF the guests, inquired: Would
the gentleman IKE some moro soupH
Yes, please"
There isn't any left"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09
THOSE DAINTY LA CROSSE GIRLS

La Crosse Chronicle The GIN Will
the brown veil and the one with tn,
wagger-belted coat met at Fifth an,
Main streets the other day, and TIL
following bit of conversation wa
overheard
Hello, Liz"
Hello; howjufeel?"
Fine. Say"
What"
"Juhearabout Nell?"
Nope; whatsamatter?
Lit out and Joined an opera troupe.
"Ah, g'wan; honest?"
Straight goods"
"Whatshedoin' ?"
"Carryin' a spear in the chorus"
"Honest?"
Fact; no pipe"
Say"
WHAT"
"Wherejuget the new waist?"
"Taint new, jest made over Say"
"What?"
"Gotenymore gum"
Nope; I'm all in"
"Soemi. Slong, seeyutonight"
Sure thing long"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09

success behind him usually can afford
TO so where the best instruction is to
be had, where he can study the
methods OF the shlaSt men and be in
the center of medical progress,
Another factor which reduces the
number of Undergraduate medical
students in New York is the StringencS
of the state laws. The degree of NJ,
n. from the institutions of the highest
standing does not admit man to
practice in this state. and the state
examination which must be passed is
very rigorous. Such restrictions
tend inevitably to restrict the numbers
as well as to raise the standard of the
Undergraduate medical schools.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09
HER DIFFICULTY.

There was good cook In Calais,
Who had quite lot for to sails,
She wouldn't keep still
And her voice was so shrill
That II frightened all suitors awais,
And now she is getting quite grais
And, OF course. she Ia deep In dlsmals
She can't find chef
Sufficiently def
To marry and take her awais.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09
The Society Mother.

What sweet little GIRL" exclalm.
cd Mrs Socletle, coming down the
front steps Haven't | seen you be-
fore, dear?"
"Yes'm."
II thought so. Where?
in your house"
"Oh, to be sure! You come to play
With my little Gladys sometimes, |
presume"
Nom; I'm Gladys"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09
Wanted-A Substitute

win the good ladies Of the Mothers
club who wish to taboo the Mother
Goose rhymes, please tell us some
other way Of warbling an obstreperous
kid to sleep? We have tried Shakes.
peare Homer and Ruskin: also an ak.
Philadelphia Telegraph. "
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09

out the passing hours, Then. when
the streets begin TO empty for the
night. one will begin to hear at inter.
walls, growing closer t1sether, the
measured ting-aling, ting,a.ling, ting
a,lingl and the one arching cry above
all other sounds, the one mysterious
sounding word, "So-o.oba.a-ai"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09
Further Particulars.

Don Qulxote had gone against the
wndmills, with tho result already re-.
corded.
We'll" he said, gathering himself
up, replacing his battered stewpan on
his head and looking around for
Roslnante. that's one antl-revoltrtlon,
nry movement. anyhow, that didn't
amount to shucksi"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09
HIS MOVE.

The Slay stood on the burning deck
AS high the blazes grew,
His whiskers burned close TO his neck
And then he quickly few
And jumped into the sea TO check
The flames OF lurid hue.
! think that was the thing to do
Don't you?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09
From Two Points of View.

"A mans vote is too precious to be
sold" said the patriot
Perhaps" answered Senator Scr
2hum, although a number OF people
of my acquaintance regard 1t as toe
valuable to be given away"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09
Can't Be Done.

California's botanical wizard Is too
practical to waste time on blue roses
He has already produced many valu.
able varieties of fruit, and even hopes
TO improve on the Boston bean--St.
Louis Globe Democrat
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09
GOOD ADDRESS.

you will hardly do for the place"
says the prospective employer.
What we want is man OF good ad.
dress"
The shy, awkward youth drew him
self up at this. and asked:
DO you know Of any one who has
better address than mine? I've
at the corner Of Swele avenue and
Nobb street,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09

Mrs. Hayrick-My husband aln't ter
home: he's out In the field with tho
cattle.
Insurance Agent--Will | have trou.
BILE In finding him7
Mrs HayrickSNo. He's got
beard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09
Its Source Of strenntt

Not in the harvest feast, not in the
social hour, not in the good time. bu,
in the service It can render humanity
along the line Of helpful development.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09
Only an Enlaode.

Breathlessly the young man who
had declared himself stood over her
awaiting his answer.
Breathlessly--yet II was better so.
He was chewing a Glove.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-03-09

There Is really quite difference DO.
tween toadstools and mushrooms,
The former may be had for nothing,
but the latter arc so cent? extra at
most hotels.
New-York tribune., 1905-03-08
CORTELYOU SWORN IN.
VIII Resign from National Com
mittee Guardianship Soon.
[rRoM TIE TRIBUNE suREAr.l


Washington. March 7.-George r. Cortelyou
was to-day sworn in as Postmaster General IN
the presence Of members OF his family. M
wynne his predecessor in Office: a few personal
friends and officials OF the department His in
duction into Office was devoid OF many Of the
formalities usually attending such ceremonies.
and. at his suggestion. the customary reception
to the employees was dispensed with in order
that ne might famiarize himself with the de-
tails of his Office and enter at once on the dis
charge of his duties
Mr. Cortelyou took occasion 70 announce that
as soon as certain business affairs connected
with the Republican National Committee. whica
required his personal attention. could be dis
posed OF. he would retire from the chairman
ship of the committee. leaving its management
an acting chairman. probably Vice-ChairTnan
Harry S. New and would devote his time exciu-
sively TO the Postofice Department This ao-
ton is regarded here appropriate and IN rilu
accord with Mr.. CoTtelyou's high sense OF duty
Mr.. Cortelyou announced after the Caoinet
meeting to-day that Frank H Hitchcock OF
Massachusetts had been selected for First As
sistant Postmaster General. His nomination
probabl will go to the Senate soon. On the as
sumption of his new duties. Mr.. Hitchcock will
retire from the assistant secretaryship OF the
Republican National Committee.
Mr.. Hitchcock was at one time chief clerk or
the Department Of Commerce and Labor and
present Is the secretary of the inaugural COM
rnittAe
New-York tribune., 1905-03-08
MRS. JUDGE ELECTED PRESIDENT.

The Office Of second vice-president proved to be
the point contest at the annual election Of the
Society for Political Study, which was held yester
day afternoon, IN Genealogical Hail Mrs. f. NJ.
Prindle and Mrs. J. Theodore OdeIl were the candi-
dates and Mrs Prindle's followers led her TO vic
tory after some slight skirmishes. during which
Mrs Odeu retired under plea Of illness.
Mrs John H. Judge was unanimously elected
president Of the society and Mrs. lie Roy Sunder-
land Smith. the retiring president. was chosen as
first vioe-president by unanimous vote.
It IS contrary TO the custom Of the Society for
Political Study 10 bestow this office upon retir-
ing president hut it done at the urgent re-
quest OF Mrs Judge who wishes to keep Mrs. Smith
On the board
The other officers are: Recording secretary. Mrs.
Albert Johnson; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Lewis Beynton: treasurer. Mrs. B. Fales Brown.
and auditor Miss Theresa Barcalow.
In the election OF executive officers Mrs. r A.
Thayer and Mrs. F. z. Morse were tied. whereupou
the society made a rule then and there to the
effect that IN such a II only one of the can
didates is present the place shall go to her. BY
this law Mrs Thayer was declared elected. Mrs.
F. NJ Cory and Mrs George Howes are also on
the executive committee
New-York tribune., 1905-03-08
ANDERSON NAMED.
G. III. Treat Nominated for Treas
urer-Other Il appointments.

Washington, March THE President to-day sent
to the Senate the following nominations:
Treasurer Of the United statss-CHARLEs H TREAT
Nev-York
Collector OF Internal Revenue-CHAFLES " A-NpH-Ht-
SON for the % District Ot New-Tork
District Juege-ALsToN G. DAYTON. Northern District
OF West Virginia
Secretary Of ErnDassy-JoHN RIDGELY CARTER. Mary
land at London.
Second s.cr.tsry Of Ernbassy-CRAIG ". wADswoRTH
New-York at London
Third Secretaries OF E-nbassy-LOUIs e EINSIEIN
New-YoFk. al London, and WILLIAM BLCAEN-
THAI New-Ycrk. at Paris
Secretaries of Iegation-CEARLES s. WATSON. Maine.
Greece Montenegro and diplomatic agency In
Bulgaria. and HENRY P. FLETCHER. Pennsylvania
At Lisbon
Secretary Of Legation and Consul Goneral-T8oMAs
EWING MOORE District Of Columbia, Runnanis and
Servta-
Second Secretary OF Lesation-wIILLAM PHILLIPS
Massachusetts, al Pekins
Register Land O1oe-JERONE MARTIN. a. Las
Cruces " NJ.
The appointment Of Charles ". Anderson as COL
iector Of internal revenue brought about at
the personal suggestion Of President Roosevelt So
much criticism Of the appointment OF Crum by
Southern Democrats has occurred. and the charge
having been made that the President dare not ap-
point coiored to equally important Office in
New-York tribune., 1905-03-08
eoL0eERes CONVICTED OF ABDUCTION

Abraham Goldberg and his wife Malkie were
convicted of abduction in the Court Of General
Sessions yesterday before Judge Newburger and a
jury.
AS result OF the conviction. two witnesses for
the defence were arrested after the verdict had
been given and held in $500 for the grand jury.
charged with perjury. They are Harry Freedman.
a tailor. living in Forsyth-st. and Jacob Lipp-
man also a tailor Of No. III Norfolk-st- They
were committed to the Tombs in default Of bail
The complainant against the Goldbergs was Eva
Edelstein. sixteen years old who had been an
immigrant only short time, when she was met
by Joseph Cohen, q hunchback according TO the
testimony, and taken TO the house OF the Gold
bsrgs at No 81 OTchard-st.
The testimony went to show that the girl had
been frnmured in the house for six weeks receiv-
ing the visits of until the place raided by
the police, Both Of the Goldbergs were discharged
IN Essex Market court, but two weeks later their
place at No. 96 Orchard-st. was again raioed and
the present prosecution followed Cohen, the other
defendant, Is under Indictment The GoldDeTgs VIII
not be sentenced until after his trial
II IS alleged that Freedman, one Of the witnesses
arrested for perjury, went to the relatives OF the
girl and tried to get them to get her out of the
Vav suggesting that he a member OF the Dis
trfct Attorneys staff The other witness testified
that he had seen her living with man before
either Of the Goldberg places was raided
New-York tribune., 1905-03-08
LEETEN FOOD HIGH.
Fish and Eggs Not So Cheap as Last Year
Drop in Prices Predicted.

Fzousekeepers who find themselves facing the
Lenten season with eggs four cents higher than
thsy were lasI year al this time. and fish about
he sane. which means very high. may be relieved
= k-oW that the dangers Of the situation are
olo7e apparent than real. Dealers have been ex-
pectlng every day 10 big drop In the price
q sggs and though hsh IS high Il Is coming down.
Unless ttae weather should be Unexpectedly bad It
VII probably get down to normal figures II about
week II The mean time cod and haddock, which
are the sLsndbys Of the inpecuniOus. coming in
a. rg1L aEd selling at about the usual price
10 cents pound. Founder also is 10 cents pound.
shsd Is one of the things which has been most
sHsclA by the cold weather. and is selling at
% spiece instead of 70 cents. ScaIIops are also
ve-y high being g e a quart instead Of 20 cents.
Spanish uzckerel is 3 cents pound, instead Of 20
cents. Shrimp are Just coming IN at g 4 gallon.
eaels are higher than for twenty years, al about
9 cents z pound and oysters, which have been
scarce ana high are coming In at fairly good prices.
e1eepsheso Is % cents pound, as usual, and red
E2sPps- which comes from the Gulf Of Mexico, and
"a Unaffected by the cold weather. is IS cents a
pound.
Eggs were quoted yesterday at the Fulton Mar
ksl G. 2 and g cents q dozen for the new laid
ts-ierv. These were said not TO be more than
h--y-e1ght hours old Western eggs are a little
assper, and cold storage eggs are things OF the