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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22
Capturing Wild Amin Is
By GEORGE MCLEAN BUCHANAN

fore feet managed with the aid of large corps of
helpers to drag him to the gang plank. Next,
throwing the loose ends of the ropes through the
to the opposite door, stationed twenty natives
there to grasp them, ready to obey orders.
After this, with two assistants, | took my place
behind my captive, and armed as we all were with
sharp-pointed bamboo goads, began operations. 1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22

shouted to the
twenty natives
to pull on the
ropes, and as
they drew the
elephants fore
feet from under
him, we goaded
him from be-
hind, compelling
him to move his
hind legs for
ward to support
himself from
falling. Again |
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22

shouted; again we goaded;
again they tugged; and inch
by inch we gradually dragged
Mr.. Elephant into his prison.
cell. 1t was a tedious task,
sometimes consuming several
hours, but under existing con-
ditions it was the only means
of forcing these strange crea-
lures against their instincts
and tastes.
" Having landed him in the
box-car, though, my troubles
were far from ended. The
natives have more fear of
elephants than Europeans and
Americans have, and you
could not hire one of these
people to enter the car with
a loose elephant. Hence it
was necessary for me to do the
tying-up' act myself.
The inhabitants of India
are also not altogether trust
worthy, and just as Mr..
Elephant is hoisted into the
car, at which critical moment
the twenty elect are supposed
to close the opposite door
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22

for as soon as 1t IS = s.
rumored about that
he is in quest of wild
animals, the natives
know that he carries
money and are ready
to mob, rob, or muir
der him should the
opportunity offer.
For this reason
travelled with two
guards, one of whom
kept watch over me
when | slept, as the
ten thousand rupees sewed in
my clothing would be good
haul and the treacherous natives
would think nothing of COM
hitting murder in order to gain
possession of 1t.
But Notwithstanding the risk
and the facts that | had to live
on curry and rice for the nine
long months of my journeys,
since the killing of game is
against the religious code of the
land, and had to endure the
discomfort of sleeping on bare
ground under the caves of
native huts, the dew being too
heavy for sleeping in the open
it was a splendid experience,
and l am looking forward to Il
repetition of it next year, even
though l know well that every
step in the process of capture
and shipping is fraught with
difficulties and perils.
ITO begin with, he went on,
the most desirable wild animals
to be had, elephants and tigers,
are protected by the Govern
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
Time to he 1t.

There was to be circus in town
next day. and Robert wished to go to
see it unload, so he sought to obtain
his fathers consent. The first Pues
tion his father put to him ON being
approached was, "Have you asked
your motherf"
yes. sir" was Roberts prompt re-
ply.
what did she say?" the father pur.
sued
"She said couldn't co." was the
frank rejoinder.
what do you mean, Robert, by COM
ing to me to ask to do thing after
your mother has told you you could
not do it?"
well, papa" the little fellow OBJ
served, 81 heard you say last week
that you're the boss of this ranch. and
thought It was about time for you
to assert yourself.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14

A very large and sturdy orange tree
was growing in small pot. If that
tree" said the florist, didn't take pills
it would require a pot as big as n
bathtub to grow in. But II takes pills
like hypochondrlac. Chemists, agri-
cultural experts, MAKE plant pills
pills no bigger than chestnuts that con-
tain sustenance for six months. a kind
of tabloid food. These chemists an
alyze a plants ash and make pills Of
the constituent salts. The pills, In
closed in a metal cover, are buried In
the earth at the plants roots, and the
salts gradually dissolve and dlfruse
through the metal, giving the plants
day by day the sustenance that they
require Pills are also applied to weak.
sickly plants. which they help wonder
fully"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14

Many man who has gone into busi-
ness with the notion that he must have
an extensive plant II order to succeed
has found that he has undertaken too
much. This WIS the experience Of an
Arkansas farmer, who for many years
fitfully titled farm of 200 acres with
out making at any time II coMfD"tlb,e
living. At last he sold the land 10 Are
Italian families. WHO took forty nc"cS
each. A northern traveller who passed
that way and was attracted by the
neatness and evident prosperity Of the
small farms entered into conversation
with one Of the proprietors.
How much land have you?" he
asked.
Forty acres" said tie italian.
"Is It all In tillngc?"
mo. indeedr' exclaimed the farmer.
"Ten acres are all one man can attend
to. bought the rest for my sons"
Ten acres may seem like a small
farm to most Americans. but carefully
cultivated it produced for the Italian
more revenue than 900 had for the pre-
vious owner-Youth's Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
UNCLE SANS NAVY.
The Attractions II Now Offers 20
bright Young Men.

hrtEut touuE heh.
The new law opening to the sailors
the avenues of promotion to the COM
missioned ranks will have Il tendency
to attract the better class of our youth
who are ambitious and whose circum-
stances have barred them from oppor-
tunities for advancement in other di-
rections. In 1901 congress authorized
the secretary of the navy to commits
sion each year twelve sailors rs war
rant officers. TO receive this promotion
n sailor must be less than thirty years
old, must have been in the service
seven years, served one year as first
class petty officer and pass an examina-
ton upon the theoretical part Of his
calling. This latter requirement rem
ders it necessary for him to devote his
spare time to study, If he succeeds in
this test he Is given tentative ap-
pointment as gunner, boatswain, car
penter or warrant machinist, and this
duty being satisfactorily performed for
one year he becomes warrant officer
ut $1,000 per year sea pay, with an in
crease of 500 each year for three
years. The fourth year his salary is
$1,000 and after twelve years service
reaches $500. At slxty-two years Of
age he Is retired on three-fourths pay
for life.
Those whose ambition reaches be-
yond the warrant officer can have 1t
satisfied through faithful and intelli-
gent attention to duty, as, after four
years service in that capacity, the as
pirant is eligible to commission If
recommended by his commanding Off
GER and upon passing another examine
ton. A bright and studious young
man entering the navy as sailor at
seventeen may In twelve or fifteen
years become n commissioned officer
and retire at siXty-two with the rank
Of captain.-Joseph jenkins in Leslie's
Weekly
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
An Odd Ceremony.

Colchester Is England's great oyster
fishery, and so much of the wealth and
fame Of the place Is derived from the
industry that the season Is opened with
mrch ceremony. THE city fathers sail
to the fishing ground, and the mayor
formally assists in raising the first
1rcdge Of bivalves. Afterward, in full.
iillilent Of an ancient custom, there is
4 luncheon. at which the distinctive
luxury Is gingerbread washed down
H-ith raw gin. combination which, a
london paper asTumes. will fix the
event in memory for several days"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14

Benjamin Harris Brewster, one time
attorney general, MAS a most unique
character. According to his idea. he.
was always faultlesSly attired. and his
makeup once seen would never be for
gotten. He usually wore Il bell shaped
white silk high hat with long whlskers
on it, plated and fr.llcd white shirt
front, with a high standing collar, car
dinal necktic or scarf. huH wi.stcoat,
maroon colored Prime Albert coat
with gold buttons, yellow trousers,
patent leather shoes and soft frilled
culfs, which matched his shirt front,
around his wrist. On the thumb of
his left hand was an amethyst ring
encircled with perfectly matched dia-
monds and bunch OF old fashioned
seals in heavy gold settings danglcd
from his watch fob. This was his
usual makeup when he attended to
business at his Office, which was in the
old Freedmen's bank building. oppo-
site the treasury department or visit
ed the United States supreme court TO
participate in cases which concerned
the government His voice was pitch
ed In a high key. and this peculiarly
was intensified by his sartorial gctup,
which always made him conspicuous
at any gathering Apparently he was
oblivlous of the sensation which his
appearance almost invariably created.
Charleston News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
Trainn,a C0lumn

Professor Boni, the Italian archaeolo-
gist, has just completed his greatest
undertaking, the restoration of Ira
JAMS column, this task having consist
ed in replacing no fewer than fifteen
pieces o. marble which had fallen out
Of their places in the column, thus
menacing possible collapse of the en-
tire structure. The grotto beneath the
monument has also now been filed In,
giving the whole flrmer hold on Its
foundations, so that no untoward col
lapse may ever be feared In the future.
The loosenlng of the restored portions
had been occasloned by the fall of the
bronze statue Of the Emperor Trajan
which surmounted the column.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14

One Of the best and simplest means
Of checking a cold Mt its onset is to
drink In bed glass Of hot. not warm
water In which have been placed thu
juice Of lemon, three or four Jumps
Of sugar and a large teaspoonful OF
pure glycerin. This dose should be
slipped as hot as possible after the pa
tient Is In bed. Taken thus II will
probably induce flow of perspiratlon
which will throw off the cold. The
simplicity of this remedy Is only equal.
ed by its great efficacy. AS with other
remedies. its chance Of working COM
plete cure is increased II applied at
the beginning of the complaint.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
ADELBERT p. KNAPP.

sword bearer, and since then he has
been advanced at each annual con
clave lie served as district deputy
grand master in 1895.
The contract for the new Masonic
temple Of Hamilton, Ont, has been let
and work OH the construction will be
begun at an early date. The building
will cost $4,000.
A gymnasium has been Installed In
the Masonic home of pennsylvania and
is greatly appreciated by the guests
at tha; Institution.
The gran, master Of Virginia ruled
that lodges have the right to instruct
delegates to the grand lodge as to
choice for grand officers as well as to
preference for any policy or measure
lodge for consideration and ballot
Constellation.
Otis E.Gy Of Rockford. H., enjoys
the honor and distinction of being the
Oldest master Mason in the world.
Eighty consecutive years as Mason
is the record to which Mr.. Eddy points
with pardonable pride. He is now 10o
years old,
So many ';ii,els are use. which 1t Is
claimed once belonged to General
lorge Washington, etc. One now
1sd by the grand lodge Of Maryland is
beyond doubt in every way genuine.
since its authenticity cannot be ques-
ltioned. 1t was used by General Wash
5ingtn at Alexandria.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
The Canadian Boom.

Consul General ]. G. Foster Of OF.
tawa reports that the number of i'm
migrants entering Canada during the
fiscal year 1906 was 1S9,O84, an In
crease Of 42,79S over 1905. The emil
grants from the United States number.
ed 57,919, or 14,267 more than in 1905.
1t Is said that each British immigrant
costs Canada $13. At that rate Canada
got $75O,OOO worth of emigrants from
the United States for much less cost In
advertising, free fares, etc. Farmers
and servants from the continent of Eu-
rope cost the government IS each.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
.'Nii:FN: ii::

Mo-. will not continue to pay wam
pun for sick benefits only \ good en-.
tertainment in the hand is more salts
factory 10 most Of us than ! possible
seven suns benefit in the bush. Great
councils make mistake in limiting the
a. Nuts tribes shall spend for enter
talnfent, says the Red Mems Journal,
as many or more tribes have died be-
cause their council fires were cold
places to attend than have died by eX-
cess of sickness among their members
Ottawa tribe Of Baltimore Is the
third oldest tribe in the order 1t was
Instituted in Beaver moon q. s. D.,
S5S.
The Mississippi reservation, IN which
was recently Instituted great council,
has sixteen tribes. with membership
exceeding 500.
AT the great sun council fire of the
grea; council of New York the reports
presented showed a membership Of
32,TS2 in 2S2, tribes, an increase OF
1,1SJ.
Ousamequin tribe of Springfield,
Mass, with 1000 fathoms of assets, is
the wealthiest tribe in the Bay State
reservation. '...
h.. A pleasing feature of the closing ses
sion of the great council of the United
States was the presentation of a purse
Of 5000. in gold TO the retiring great in
eohonee, John w. Cherry of Norfolk.
Va. The presentation speech was made
by Past Great Incohonee Donally on
behalf Of the great council.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14

Did anybody ever see anything like
the disappearance Of jiu jltsu2 A year
or two ago everybody was listening
open eyed to marvellous stories Of skill
with which slender little men overcame
giants by a simple twist Of the wrist.
Teachers of the mystic art were ap-
pointed for West Point and Annapolis.
Then the American athletes very OBJ
stinately refused to be unjolnted by
any of the little tricks, but flung the
jiu jitsu experts on the floor, and jiu
1itsu was forgotten.-Bonne Terre Reg
lister.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
a THREATENED ACTION.

Because I robbed him OF his heart he's
suing for my hand;
He vows for peace of mind naught can
requite him
Except my giving up my name. He's
firm in his demand
And says with law I'm powerless to
fight him.
But, since he holds me tight each night
to kiss me at the gate.
I'm very sure that nothing could be
palmer
Than that / have, II / should choose,
good grounds to instigate
A counter suit for forcible detainer.
Roy Farrell Greene In New York Press
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14

"The World and His Wife" says that
the beauty doctor has begun to dis
cover a demand for her services Of a
new kind. Female employees, such as
shopgirls, mllliners, dressmakers and
those in other situations, try to retain
as much as possible bright look Of
youth, from no coquettish desire to pre-
serve their good looks, but simply un-
der the grim pressure of otherwise in
evitable loss of employment.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
just Like Job.

81 notice" said the visitor, "that
your sign reads, JOB, Printing What
is the comma In there for"
my dear sir" replied the country
editor, "that is delicate way Of con-
veying the information that we're run
ming this business as Job might have
run It. We have wonderful patience
and Recommendations Standard
and Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
i ||||EIi;,AeeABEfs'
Beehive says that no law,

On, Beehive says that no law, no
ip, can possibly take the place
u exercise by the member of those
elements that make for cooperation.
1t Is cooperation that underlies the
whole fabric of the order. 1t is the
only Insurance system where the effort
of the individual counts in the game.
This is doubly true in the local lodge.
The year 1906 will see more than
$3,000,000 distributed by the X. o. T..
M. In benefits to members and their
benefciarles.
zen years ago the first tent of
bees in Washington was organ
f'ith forty-five members, and to-
day there are eleven tents and over
1900 members in that city.
The largest Maccabee tent in New
York is Long of Buffalo 1t has 500
members.
The tent that grows always feels
reflex influence. The blessings you pro
vide for others come back to you.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
How He Spent His Fees.

James r. Howe, formerly register Of
deeds in Brooklyn, received fees
amounting to more than $4,000 during
his term Of office, aid he has given
them back to the borough in the form
OF bronze equestrian statue repre-
senting Washington at Valley Forge.
The statue, with Its pedestal, is thirty
five feet In height and was conceived
and executed by Henry Merwin Shra-
dy. 1t stands In the plaza at the
Brooklyn end Of the williamsburg
bridge and was unveiled recently with
appropriate ceremonies.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14

A little boy was on his knees recent
ly at night, and auntie, staying in the
house, was present. at is a pleasure,
she said to him afterward. ito hear
you saying your prayers so well. You
speak earnestly and seriously and
mean what you say and care about it."
"Ah," he answered, "ah, but, auntie,
you sbonh hear me garglew
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14

Miss Wise-Yes, the new play Is
quite successful. BY the way, my
friend Miss Padden made considera-
BILE money out Of 1t.
Miss Ascum-Oh, did she write it2
Miss Wise-write It? Oh, no; she's
the modiste who made all the gowns
for the leading dy!- Philadelphia
Press
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14

Al say, old man, do me a favor
and lend me $5. B.-Sorry, but it's
quite impossible. A. = Impossible?
And you are such wealthy man? B.
i know. but I can't part with my
money. 1t is keepsake from my ia
ther.-Salon- Witzblatt of Vienna
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
Out.

Mrs. Madison Squeer-I suppose IN
your grace's family there are a number
of historic jewels. His Grace-Yes, in
deed. must get them out some day
and show them to you, by Jove. Mrs.
Madison Squeer-Ah, then you still
save the tickets PUCK.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
The subtle Porcupfne.

'The porcupine has his good points,"
admitted the possum, "but he is an aw-
riil flatterer you know"
-'Flatterer?" echoed the coon blankly.
YES. He is apt to send one away
feeling awfully stuck up"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14

"Tm looking for that new novel,"
said the customer. II can't think of
the name Of 1t, but it's all about war
and
Here's one, ma'am," said the new
clerk In the bookstore, that's called
When Mans Married. Maybe that's
it."-CathOllc Standard and Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14

you know" said Mr.. Jim Colli1ow-
sr, dat dar is safety in numbers"
Yes" answered Mr.. Erastus Pink
ley, 'but powerful heap depends on
what numbers you picks ut."-Wash-
ington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
To Re COnal,Iered.

"The world owes us a living" said
Meandering Mike.
YES" answered Ploddlng Pete, "but
dat's one o. dose debts dat gifts out
lawed mighty quick unless you hustle
around to collect lt."-Washlngton
Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
The Earth Rocked II.

De Style-I suppose Snoozer grum-
bed when the earthquake visited his
town.
Gunbusta-Oh, no; he said he didn't
have to get up that night and rock the
baby.-New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14

She (tauntingly)-You haven't cour-
age enough to say boo to goose.
He-But what good would it do to
say boo to goose, anyway ?-Somer-
vile Journal
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14

Lawyer-Well, what was done in the
interim?
Witness-I don't know, sir. didn't
go into the interim. / stayed In the
anteroom.-Puck
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
A Success.

''Snarlsby says it's his ambition to be
great dlscoverer."
He Is already. He can find more
FAULT than any one in the community"
Detroit Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14

George, dear" said the young wife,
you are growing handsomer every
day"
"Yes, darling" replied the knowing
George. "It's way | have just before
your birthday. Pick -Me-Up.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
Under the Chestnut Tree.

Young Saplelgh-Miss Eldridge tells
me her family tree Is old.
Miss Knox-.Yes; it's certainly large
chestnut.-Chicago Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-11-14
MASONIC.
New Grand Commander of New York
Chips From the Temple.

New Grnnu COmmhnhrr or NcW fOrk.
Chips From the Temple.
The newly elected grand commander
of the grand commandery, Knights
Templars. of New York, Adelbert p.
Knapp of Saratoga. has been an ear
nest worker in lodge, chapter and COM
mandery for number Of years. He
was made n Mason in Rising Sun
lodge of Saratoga in 1885, was exalted
in Rising Sun chapter the following
year and also knighted in Washington
commandery. and in 1888 he was
acknowledged in Cryptic council. Mr..
Khapp began his service in the grand
,commlndery of New York in 1899,
when he was the choice for grand
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-10-05

and In Texas as well, the rolling or
hill.land is especially adapted to stock
raising and fruit farming. Land Ia
very cheap, SIS to $40 per acre; Inn
proved farms $40 $15 to $25 per acre.
The new White river country offers
many opportunities for settlers. High,
rolling, fine water - 1t is naturally
adapted to stock and fruit raising.
Can be bought as low as SO per acre.
See this great country for yourself
and pick out a location. Descriptive
literature, with maps. free on request.
The Missouri Pacihc.Iron Mountain
System lines sell reduced rate round
trip tickets on first and third Tues
days of each month to points in tho
west and southwest, good returning 81
days, with stop-overs. For descriptive
literature, maps, time tables, etc.,
write to Tom Hughes, travelling pas.
senger agent, Omaha, Neb., or H. G.
Townsend, general passenger and tick.
ct agent. st. Louis, Mo.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-10-05

was pleased with the sale and com
menced to celebrate, with the result
that someone touched him for the roll
and left him financially embarrassed.
He appealed TO the police, but couldn't
tell where he had lost the velvet"
After he had been paid by the com.
mission firm which sold the hogs Lo-
bel began tour of the saloons. He
drank heartily; in fact, so frequently
that he fell asleep in a chair. When
he came out of his stupor he stretched
himself, rubbed his eyes, and without
looking for his wallet went to the
Milwaukee depot. When he reached
for the money with which to buy q
ticket he discovered he had been
"frisked."
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-10-05
t. RANDALL OFF THE MAP
OLDEST PoSToFFlcE IN SOUTH
DAKOTA is DISCONTINUED.
ESTABLISHED BEFORE THE WAR
Major John n. Mclaughlin Has for
Many Years Been Postmaster at
That Point, Where There is a Beau
tifuI Military Reservation.

Fairfax, S. D., Sept. 2S.-Special to
The News: Fort Randall, the oldest
postofiice in this county and one of
the oldest in the state, will be discon-
tinued October /.
The postoffice was established long
before the civil war, when the govern
ment established Fort Randall. Fort
Randall is a beautiful place on the
Missouri river in the eastern part OF
the county. and Major Mclaughlin
has been postmaster many years.
The fort was abandoned some ter
years ago when the Fort Randall mil
itary reservation was opened for set
tlement and the major homesteadet
part of it, and has kept up the Office
ever since
But the establishment of the rura
deliveries from Gross, Neb., and the
major beng erected as grand master
of the odd Fellows of South Dakota
so he could not be there much of his
time, caused the discontinuance o
the Office.