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The statesman., 1905-07-14
Why "sen Hur" Was Written.

So many accounts have been print
ed of Gen. Wallace's reason for writ
ing "Ben-Hur" that it may be well to
state here, with the authority of his
own word, that in a conversation with
Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, whom he met
on railway journey in Indiana, Gen.
Wallace was so astounded by the
boldness of the infidel's attacks on re-
ligion that he at once undertook to
investigate the Christian claims for
himself, beginning with the Bible and
carrying his reading through all acces
sible authorities. His own mind was
cleared of doubts, and he presently
wrote short story describing the
meeting of the Wise Men. with no pur-
pose other than to offer It as a sketch
for a Christmas number Of a maga-
zine. But the subject grew upon him,
and the opportunities for a larger
treatment OF the theme led him to
plan the romance on which his liter
airy reputation largely rests.-Mere-
dith Nicholson's Sketch Of Lew Wal
lace in the Reader Magazine.
The statesman., 1905-07-14
cAGaHT IN WRONG BLUFF,
Good Idea, but Unfortunately the
Cradle Was EmptY.

Cradle Was Empty.
A clock in nearby tower had Just
tolled of the hour Of 4 as he arose un.
steadily from the card table, where he
had sat for three hours, stretched his
weary limbs, bade his comrades good
night and ssarted in the direction OF
his home.
After half-hour's walk in which all
the lamp posts and telegraph poles
Insisted on getting in his way, he ar.
rived at his home, took out his bunch
OF keys, at last found the elusive key.
hole and softly opening the door and
discarding his shoes at the foot OF the
stairs, climbed heavenward on all
fours. With catlike footsteps he crept
across the threshold Of his bedroom
and proceeded to undress. He heard
bis wife move restlessly, which made
him hurry, and in doing so he up set
a chair. Stepping quickly over to the
cradle in the corner, he commenced
to rock it violently.
"Is that you. John?" came his wifes
voice from the bed.
"Yes, dear" he replied.
We'll, what in the world are you
doing?" she asked.
why, I'm rocking this blamed kid
10 sleep"
How long have you been there?"
"since 1890"
We'll, John, think you had better
get right into bed, as have the child
IN here beside me; and, moreover, I've
had him here ever since II o'clock last
night. ."--Philadelphla Press.
The statesman., 1905-07-14
colorado's wealthiss, Citizen.

David Moffatt, of Denver, is the
wealthiest man in Colorado, which
outranks all other states In per capita
wealth. Colorado has the further dis.
tinction that most of its vast fortunes
were made within its boundaries, not
alone in mining, but in the cattle in
dustry, in realty, speculation, in fruit,
sugar beet culture, potato farming,
and in manufacturing and other mer-
camille pursuit. There are los resi-
dent millionaires in Colorado. their
total wealth being about s26O,O0O OO6
Mr.. MofTatt is worth from s25 900 coo
TO s30,O00,000. About 100 men worth
seven or more figures made Their
money in the state and reside e,ss,
where.
The statesman., 1905-07-14
North China Coolies N. Pct.

Nine owners Of South Africa. who
cave been importing coolies from
China to work underground have dis
covered hat there are great differ.
ences between the coolies from the
south Of China and those from the
north Of China. A very little expert
ence cuficed to show that the men
frorl the northern districts were Of
better physique and Of better krowl.
eCIs Of mining than those who came
c.cle - south and the treaty ports
Ihey are seeking now to get their 70
cruitq solely from the northern sec.
uons If the empire.
The statesman., 1905-07-14
British Arms.

Sir Charles Dixie. in a paper reas
10 the Young Liberals league recently
said that while all other countries had
rearmed their forces. there was not
with the exception Of fifteen imperfect
batteries hurrielly purchasad IN Ger.
many during the Boer war, a single
qulck-fring gun In the possession OF
The British regular field artillery.
The statesman., 1905-07-14
A LOOK Into the Futur,.

This will show his occupation. Poos
molten lead through a symbolic brass
hey into clear cold water The shape
assumed by the resultant metal mass
indicates the trade. business or pro
fegsion Of the longedfor knight.
The statesman., 1905-07-14

A woman's idea of a hopeless idiot
is man whom she has loved and lost.
With the exception Of vanity a
woman may be able to live down any
folly
The statesman., 1905-07-14
INDIANS HAVE OWN METHOD OF
SPREADING NEWS.
Speedy Communication Between Scat.
tered Points Is Marvel to Whites
Greek Chief Tells Of Instances In
Point.


Sion spreads to the remotest corners
OF the Creek nation is a continual
source of wonder to the federal Off.
cials. When, in October, the regula-
tion compelling Indians to accept the
pay for their land in installments Of
$40 month was announced it seemed
that every Indian in the Creek coun-
try knew it at once, for the petitions
for sale dropped off Immediately. A
few days ago, when the order was re-
yoked and the Indian was allowed to
pay for his land at the rate of $50 a
month, practically everybody knew 1t
the next day and business in the
Creek land sales department suddenly
became lively again.
When it is remembered that there
are several thousand full-blood Indians
in the Creek nation who can not
speak or read word of English and
have no way of learning the news of
the day except by word of mouth, the
speed with which intelligence is COM
municated to them is most remark
able. Most of the full-bloods live in
the hills and mountains, far from rail
roads and in sections where daily or
even weekly papers are seldom or nev-
er read.
General Pleasant Porter, chief Of the
Creek nation and the best informed
man in his tribe, when asked to ex-
plain the phenomenon, said slgniH-
cantly:
at may be mental telepathy. Let
me ask you question. How does the
buzzard flying through the air learn
that an animal has been killed and
why are there hundreds OF them on
the scene in less time than 1t takes
to tell about 1t? You may call 1t in
stinct, or anything else you please,
but the Indians keep as well posted ON
news that interests them as the news
paperreading white people.
MY people have formed the habit
of communicating whatever interests
them to their neighbors and asking
them to pass it on. Every train that
leaves Muskogee is loaded with In.
dians who know personally of an or
der. They pass the word along and 1t
spreads like wildfre. In the early
days the Creeks had regular courlers
who carried the news One of these
would visit town and at sundown the
people would gather around him and
hear the information he had to i'm
part. The town king would then de-
tail some one to pass 1t on to the
members of the next town or tribe and
the same method would be repeated.
II have known" said the chief,
growing reminiscent, "of foot carriers
travelling 100 miles day with impor.
tant messages. One morning during
the Creek rebellion sent messen-
ger out to get volunteers for my army
ana before the sun set 1,200 men came
into my camp.
Warriors had way of announcing
the approach Of an enemy by giving
varwhoops. II the yells followed
closely one after another the enemy
was near One prolonged whoop indi-
Gated that the enemy was many miles
distant, with no danger Of immediate
attack k"-Kansas City Journal.
The statesman., 1905-07-14
The Judge at Rspartee.

Did you ever Try any Of our vhisey,
Iudge?" asked the dealer
No" replied the Judge. but tried
man lo4ay wha had Judge.
The statesman., 1905-07-14

Always consider that no one ex'
cept yourself can ever do anything
properly.
The statesman., 1905-07-14
However. Nature !. onIy Human.

when man on the street sneezes
so hard that his hat falls on into the
dust, Il is too much for him TO expect
that the pretty girl who IS just passing
by will politely refrain from laughing.
Som Icr-
The statesman., 1905-07-14

Never see any good in your as.
soclates.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25
IN THE MEMORY
OF CONFUCIUS
HONOLULU CHINESE CELEBRATE
THE BIRTHDAY OF THE GREAT
PHILOSOPHER YESTERDAY.

The anniversary of the birth of Con-
fucius was celebrated in Honolulu
yesterday by the Bow Wong Reform
Society and the Mu Hook Ke Lock 30,
the celebration being held at the rooms
of the Sun Chung Kwock 30 printing
company.
The place was decorated with the
flags of the two societies and with the
Imperial Chinese emblem. c. T. Akana
president of the Bow Wongs and w.
w. Ahana of the Mu Hooks both were
present. Those who made addresses
were Lai Tai Lin, Wong Hin Choo
and Liang. Lai's address was of the
most interesting character, he taking
the view that the philosophy Of Con-
fucius should be closely studied by the
Chinese as it had given the Golden Rule
to people, so that If the rule were fol-
lowed, there would be no wars or other
troubles between people or nations.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25
Preparations

If the head is Danduf get the Berlin Dahdruf
Cure that complaint by few applications or
getting thin gray and constantly falling OUT use the
Berlin Resto first using the Shampoo to thoroughly remove
distractions from the of the scalp then apply the
Restoer you will quickly realize the wonderful Improvement
that has accomplished in a short time
Preparations old and reliable receipt having
been used successfully by German Physician in the treat
OF scalp diseases.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25
DO OR DIE.

When your heart fails, you die. 1t is
failing when your breath is short after
exercise, If you have dizzy spells. ire
gular pulse, fainting spells, pains in
chest, etc. Don't neglect these symp-
toms, they develop very fast. Giveyour
heart punishment and strength with
Mr.. Miles New Heart Cure, and save
complication If first bottle fails to
benefit, money back.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25
sAFE b COMPARIsON.

Considering the scarcity of aerial
craft the number of accidents to navi-
gators of the atmosphere makes the au-
tomobile seem a comparatively safe
vehicle.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25
ELIJAH DOMIE.

John Alexander Dowie has been not
ably successful in accommodating funds
without colliding with any "frenzied
finance" insinuation.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25
ANDERSON RICHARDS DEAD.

Anderson Richards the well known
young Hawaiian athlete is dead. He
passed away at his home in Hama
maulu, Kauai last Wednesday, con-
sumption being the cause of his de-
mise. The deceased who was but Il
years of age was educated at the
Kamehameha schools and while there
pitched for the Kams, developing great
skill as a ball player. He was after
wards employed by e %. Hall & Son
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25

where he was both popular and eff.
Gent Gle leaves a large circle OF
mourning friends and relatives
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25
CONGRESS OF CAUCASUS PEOPLE TO MAKE PEACE

BA September 5A representatives of the Tar
tars and the Annans Napoleon presiding has decided to
summon congress among the people adjust the difficulties
between the quarrelng
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25

PROMOTION FOR POLICE OFFICER
John Aea one Of the oldest officers on
the police force, has been promoted to
be lieutenant vice Hart.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25
WI TING FANG INJURED.

PEKING September 2Four Reform Commission officials were
killed and twenty injured by explosion the railway station
here WI Ting Fang and Prince Tsai were slightly injured
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25
CHINA's PROPOSED ARMY.

SHANGHAI September 25Chnas military reorganization is ex-
pced to make half million Of trained soldiers serceable by the
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25
FOREIGN NEWS BY CABLE
NORWAY AND SWEDEN.

KARLSTADT September 24An agreement has been reached
for peaceful dissolution political bonds between Norway and
Sweden believed Prince Charles of Denmark will be chosen
King Of Norway.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25
BUTTE CITY Devastated.

BUTTE Montana September 2re has the business dis
trict of this city, causing loss of one million dollars
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25
THE GOVERNMENT WINS.

HAVANA September 2The Havana elections have resulted
a complete victory for the government
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25
abundant, Soft and
Glossy II air

CAN EASILY BE OBTAINED BY APPLYING TO THE
DRUG STORE AND ASKING AND INSISTING ON HAVING
ONLY THE
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25
REWARD oF COURTESY.

How do you get so many subscrib-
ers?" asked the visitor to the office OF
the great magazine.
Just between you and me I'll tell
you the secret. All the manuscripts
sent in 1 keep. answer the contrib
utors and tell them the stuff will be
used as soon as available. That makes
them subscribers for life."-Indianap-
oils Star.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25
CUBAN LEFTOVERS IN SPAIN.

MADRID September 2Steps have been taken the
return of the Cubans still in Spanish prisons
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25
LURID YARN FROM RUSSIA.

ST PETERSBURG September 24The Japanese have decapat
cd 18o Russian coonists in Saghaien
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-09-25
WORKING ON THE MESSAGE.

OYSTER BAY September 25-Presdent Roosevelt preparing
ismessage to Congress will to Washington Saturday
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-05
New Ads Today.

By announcement in this paper it
will be seen the firm of P. II. Hughes
& Co. has been dissolved, and Mr..
Hughes will continue the business.
This is one of the oldest, and most sue
cessful insurance, real estate and rent
al businesses in the city, and Mr..
Hughes is recognized as one of our
most successful business men. Mr..
Robinson, also q careful and compe-
tent business man, will devote his at
tention to other things.
Graham Bros. have a new ad today,
and they are advertising some new
Fall Ginghams. This sd will especially
interest the ladies'.
II. Schmidt & Co. have change of
sd today. This firm is forging to the
front, and doing big business.
Henry L. Miller, the dye man, has
new ad today, and is telling about
cleaning your clothes, and making
them look good as new, also advertise
ing photograph records and supplies.
The Hodges Dry Goods Co. has an
other interesting talk for careful buy
ers.
Watson & Durham are telling Herald
readers of a few specials that can be
had at that store at close prices.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-05
READ HERALD ADs---ONE OF THEM \
JOINT SESSION
WILL BE HELD
County Commissioners and City
Officials Will Discuss the
Fever Situation.

At the meeting of the Commits
sioners' Court yesterday afternoon,
mention of which was made in yester-
days paper, no definite action was
taken in the matter of qusrantining
the town, further than to empower
the county judge with authority to put
on quarantine when he deemed it
necessary. The court adjourned until
this afternoon at five, when a joint
meeting of the county and city Off
cials will be held in the council cham
Der te discuss the situation and decide
on some course. 1t is not known at
this time what action, if any, will be
taken, but the public is unanimous
almost in the opinion thae some re-
strictions should be thrown around the
town to keep it from being made a
dumping ground for people who are
on the run. The meeting this after
noon will likely settle the situation go
far as this town and county are con-
cerned, unless further developments
make it necessary to take new action.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-05
Mr.. E. j. Nelson Dead.

Mr.. Fl. d. Wood is in receipt of a
letter from his wife, who is in Guthrie,
Ok, bringing the sad news that her
brother in law, Mr. E. ]. Nelson, died
in that city Aug. 8. 1t will be remem-
bsred that Mr.. Nelson and Miss Cassie
Ezell, sister Of Mrs. Wood, were mar
ried on the 10Th of last September.
The funeral took place in that city
yesterday, and Mrs. Wood will return
home tomorrow, accompanied by Mrs.
Nelson.
At the time of his death he was pre-
ident of the Capital Business College
of that city.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-05

mark tonigf
bers needed this morning, and Il
workers believe that these can be OBJ
tanned by night. There were needed
Sc juniors to make the 200 juniors and
thus complete the 1000 members nee
essary to secure the gift from Miss
Gould. 1t is the securing of these
juniors that is causing the officers
some uneasiness. They must be Sc
cured by midnight tonight, and if
those who have boys who wish to
join will telephone their names and
address to the association a represent
tative ofithe association will call, no
matter what time tonight.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-08-05
Juniors Lacking.

II the plans of the Railroad Y. N
o. A. membership regiment come o
as they expect, the senior member
of the association will reach tn
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-27
Insane Man Dies at jamestown.

Nels Nelson, the Portal man
who was taken to the James
town insane asylum last week,
attempted to commit suicide the
day after his arrival, by strang-
ulatiOn with a sheetfrom his bed.
LIE was discovered before he died
but soon succumed to his injuries
thus received. Nelson owned a
half section of land near Portal.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-27
A1IOUID COLD CUBE,

Group, Coughs, Colds, Whooping-
Cough, ETC., have no terrors for children
or adults who evacuate the bowels with
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar
the Original Laxative Cough Syrup and
Liquid Cold Cure. This remedy expels
| all cold from the system and strength
pms the throat, lungs and bronchial
Eubes. The mothers favorite and chill
lren's safeguard. Sold by McCoY & Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-27
Good Sale of Land

Chas. N. Scoville, the land
man, returned form Sergeant e.
where he spent three weeks. DIR.
ing that time he sold seven
quarters OF land for 500 an acre.
He feels confident that Ward r.
land generally will soon sell for
as high a price. ~
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-27
Michael was horsewhipped.

A brute named Michael near
Willow City who attempted to
commit a terrible crime on a lit
tie six year old gill, was taken
from the city Jail, and dragged
through the streets by an angry
mob and numerically whipped
with blacksnakes. The next
morning the marshal was order
ed to turn him loose, and giving
him a dollar he was sent away
on the train.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-27
SWiped Some Bacon.

John Dryer, an old man, badly
under the influence Of that which
inebriates, swiped three slabs OF
bacon from the rear of Temp
kins' meat market and was later
ARRESTED by Officer Lake. He
was fined $40 and costs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-27
Fine Farm for Sale

Eight miles north of Minot, 200 acres
OF tine land 100 acres under the pillow
80 acres was in blue stem wheat this
year and adveraged 25 bushels to the
acre will sell on small cash payment
balance one-half crop until paid. This
land is all tillible, the soil is of rich,
heavy black loan.
g. D. Wolverton.
Minot, N. D..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-27
THE SEASON OF INDIGESTION.

THE SEASON OF INDIGESTION.
The season of indigestion is upon us.
Codol Dyspepsia Cure for Indigestion
and Dyspepsia will do everything for the
stomach that an over loaded or over
worked stomach can not do for itself
Kodol Digests what you eat gives the
stomach rest-relieves sour stomach,
belching, heart burn, indigestion, etc,
Sold by Mccoy & Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-27

The mission of early Rlsers" is to
clear the way and give Nature full swav
THESE famous little pills rid the stomach
and bowels # all putrid matter. thus r.
moving the causes of headache, consti-
patton, sallow complexion, etc. De-
Wits Little Early Risers never gripe NJ
slcken. A safe. pleasant, perfect nil
Sold by Mccoy & Co. p'i'
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-27

LOU gett home grown meats at
Carrolps new meat market. We
are satisfied with a fair profit on
our meats. Give us a trial
you'll be pleased Carroll
with II. 3. Wheeler, Minot, #
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-27
FOR CRACKED HANDS

D..,.L ~ 11x11NOo.
Rough skin and cracked hands arc
n not only cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
save put an Occasional applica ton will
keep the skin soft and smooth, Best
Ior Eczema, Cuts, Burns, Boils, etc. The
genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye At.
10ros Immediate relief in all forms If
pima, bleeding. Itching and Protrudinp
Files. Sold by Mccoy & Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-27
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS

A GoIAlE BARGAINS
IN well-located city lots, only ~ block
from new handsome $4,000 Great
Iortnern depot. Will sell to prospective
nome builders on easy terms. Title nh
soiutely good: Call and see me at once
Sale will not last long. o'
DR.. J. M. EKREM
The Penn's Grove record., 1905-01-13

Some of the Camden papers are re
sponsible for the statement that at the
coming session of the Legislature an
effort is to be made to saddle the infer
nal 1.-THE adjective is not strong enough)
Meeker law onto the townships. The
Meeker law is the one which provides
that cities shall hold their municipal
elections at the same time the genera,
election is held lin November) and it is
to be hoped that the townships will
never be brought under its provisions.
Its effect has been notorious at Cape
May City during the past two Fall cleo
tons, and those who desire to see it ex-
tended to the boroughs and townships
can have but one object in mind-and
that object is not the interest of the
public.
We venture the assertion that the
townships of Cape May county were
never better governed than when town
ship officers were chosen by drawing
off, at the old-fashioned Clown Meet
ing" and every step away from that
plan has been detrimental to the public
weal. Cape May Gazette.
The Penn's Grove record., 1905-01-13
Woodsfo&h WkispSstnee

Woodstown Councily No. III, Jr.0. u.
A. NJ, has installed the following officers
c., Clarence Wilkinsonj Y. c., Gilbert
Iredell; G. NJ, Lewis Fife; Warden, Harry
Adams; 1. S., John Rodrian; 0. S., Harry
Goforth.
Rev. w. S. Skinner, formerly pastor of
the Baptist Church, has accepted an
agency with the Prudential Life Insur-
ance Company. Mr.. Skinner was en-
ployed with the same company previous
to his charge as pastor.
Miss Helen Jaquette, teacher of the
school here, has organized two basket
ball teams among her scholars. The
girls teams are composed of the follow
ing members: Laura Nixon, Frances
Haines, Lecretia Davis, Florence Lippin-
colt, Ethel Buzby and Martha Reeves,
Helen ~Stephler, Mary Moore, Elsie Fit
craft, Helen Colson, Katie Riley and
Mary Howey. The girls will organize
opposing teams. The boys basket ball
team of the school has offered to play a
series of games with the girls, but the
proposition has been refused.