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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10
A FIRST LITTLE PICNIC.

One day my friend and were going to have picnic
for ourselves and papa where he worked Mama put
up LUNCH but had to take music lesson before
I could go. We went my teacher left We
arrived safely and told papa would prepare the lunch
We started down flight of steps which seemed at least
mile long We about four steps from the bottom
when H. fell She had the box of fruit and sandwiches
and such scattering of things there when she
landed the sign, "Not allowed to trespass, -
so did not dare to go and. gather them up. A
policeman along and asked him if we might
get our things He said Yes, of course!' Afterward
papa made fun enough for to make up for bad
luck He said the finest lunch he had eaten
Che was hungry. But whenever those steps I al
ways think Of my first picnic and fine lunch.
Seventh Grade, Ethel Robinson,
Whittier School, e. 250l Pleasant Ave, S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10
TEE STAIRS HAD GROWN.

I was reading in the attic, when heard mama saw.
. seems strange that they haven't come yet, 1
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10
: THE FEARsOME DARK.

When I was about 6 years old, was afraid Of the
dark Once when was teasing my father for nickel
the door and apple out of the barrel wanted
the nickel SO started. shut the door and went slowly
down step by step, feeling my way. It seemed as if
never would reach the bottom, but finally did was
confused the dark had to hunt quite awhile before
found the apples but finally bumped into the barrel
waiting I thought that my nickel was hard earned
money. warren MULE
Seventh Grade, 1916 Drew Ave- :.
Lake Harriet School -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10
THE "oNE TOO MANY

One winter. when I visiting my cousin in the
SOUTH accident the steps, Cousin Marie and
1 arose morning to find the steps and sidewalks
covered with Marie took her sled and went out
to slide down the steps. We had been sliding quite
awhile when said ''Let's go in and play dolls, but
Marie said, ttLet 3 take big slide and then
will 90 in >, did care for another slide, but
started off together just got down the steps she
off the sled went her foot with me still
hanging on with all my might. Her foot severely
hurt and when taken into the house, she said,
@s.I wish we had not slid down the steps,
Fifth Grade .@s Hazel kirkpatrick,
Garfield School. 2213 Portland Ave. SE.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10
SUCH CAUSELEss THRuLS,


It was about 5 O'Clock one rainy day few years
ago that mother went into neighbor g for few
ments leaving alone. bravely locked all the doors
and assembled to where could obtain a good
view of the surrounding territory. Of course, I
not frightened merely wanted to be sure that all
had heard dire tales of robbers hobgobns and ghosts
that beset children alone in houses and nerved myself
for some thrilling episode 1 slightly disappointed
when ten minutes passed unevenfuy Still my expecta
tons not daunted and ready for any emergen
cy With toy pistol in hand and vicous-ooking
Indian club in the other felt fully prepared At the end
OF ten minutes more was about ready to put away my
weapons when I queer-lookng ride along
Attic the rain pouring down he had umbrella and
rode calmly "He is robber, - thought. few to
take my position at the head Of the stairs leading to the
back door, With anxiously strained I heard the
crunch of wheels stop front of the house That is his
rebel band following in carriage!'' said to myself.
A short pause followed by laundering knock at
the door, had decided rush steps, brandsh
my pistol in his face and demand his Grand. However,
as it is womans prerogatve to change her mind
ercised that privilege and stayed at the top The
inspiring knock repeated twice, but each time
changed my mind at the critical moment Finally the
knocks ceased and, gathering all the courage in my
makeup plunged wildly down the steps and dragged
tho door OPEN few innocent looking groceries adorned
the porch! .5-'- 4 %~.. Fannie Filbourne -
A Tenth Grade, 1lO6 Chestnut Ave. :
Central High School. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10
sWHEN.lHE Is SILENT.

Out in the vicinity Of Minnehaha creek, there is
tower tank containing water for Washburn Home
is about seventfve feet high and about fifteen feet in
the kind that have Of iron running lengthways
Of them, and they very hard to walk without
slipping. Last summer up the tower and when
down. slipped, way up at the very top too
could not stop and the speed that went down those
steps was something terrific Ever since them keep
silent when anyone the words Down the steps,"
- a Sixth Grade --s-s:z- Barton King,
- Horace Mann School. 3240 Elliot Ave. s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10

> Mrs Fly-Yes Willie needs pair of shoes badly
Tn Mr. FlyAn right I,n take him to the shoo-hy's
tomorrow. Judge Copyright 1905. e. szz=.2
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-10
IN TOO MUCH OF A HURRY

One night the children of my sisters room gave a
surprise party for her. When playing and
SEEK one of the boys in his excitement down
stairs. he only halfway when he stumbled heels
over head. When down to him and asked If he
was hurt very much he said he had only bumped his
head. We began to play again. but he did not 60 near
the stairs until he went home He said, ''I win
again be in too much of hurry when going down
the stairs. - believe he was either
Sixth Grade, Henry Hertzenberg,
jackson School. 1922 Fourth st. s.
WASTEFUL HASTE ~-@
"H-, win you please get that bottle of ink up
irsf" asked rs mother Yes said H, and she
Aked upstairs very slowly. edo hurry'' called her
mother, ~ must write this letter that the postan
win mail it, H found the ink after good deal Of
hunting and started downstairs again. but alas her high
heels caught and down she went. Poor H-s dress
sight, but not much than the carpet. AS H
always was slow it became family joke that she
had hurried much in her life this day she
went down the steps. Louise Kelso
B Seventh Grade, 2424 Ncollet Ave.
Whittier School. - ,s% 81.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-23
Read at Length for Information :
Hazing Bill Passed Before
Adjournment.
SELLING PRICE OF STEEL RAILS
TO IsTHMiAN COMMISSION CON.
sIDERED IN SENATE COMMIT.
TEE-TALIAFERRo CROSS CUES
TONED PURCHASING AGENT
ROSS.
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Feb. 22.-Mr Knox S
much discussed and long expected rate
bill was introduced in the Senate TO-
day and because of exceptional in
crest in the subject was accorded the
unusual privilege of reading at length
for the information of the senators on
the day of its introduction. Close at
tention was given to the reading of
the bill.
In a brief statement Mr.. Knox said
he did not hope to have the Commit
tee on Interstate Commerce do more,
but that he considered the bill as al
foTding light on the question of court
review of decisions of the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
The remainder of the day was de-
voted to listening to the reading OF
WashingtOn's farewell address by Mr.
McCTeary and the consideration Of the
hazing bill which was passed before
adjournment. This bill gives author
ity to the Secretary of the Navy to
dismiss at any time any midshipman
whose presence he considers. for any
cause. contrary to the best interests
of the service, but accused has right
to demand a court martial.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-23
Germany Wants Conference Over
Morocco to Break Up With
out Settlement.
DISCOMFORT IN ENGLAND OVER
COURSE OF EVENTS-FRENCH
PRESS CONSIDERS SITUATION
DIES Frat E-FRANCE MAY
STATE CASE AND WITHDRAW
FROM CONFERENCE.
BY Associated Press.

London Feb. 22.-Oficial opinion iii
Great Britain regarding the Moroccan
conference can be summed up by the
statement: That it is now certain
Germany desires the Algeciras confer
ence to break up without settling the
yexed Moroccan question" 1t is con
tended here that. not satisfied with re
fusing what Great Britain considered
a most liberal offer" on the part of
France in respect to the policing of
Morocco. Germany has placed another
obstacle in the way of settlement by
making impossible suggestions in re-
gard to the proposed state bank.
The belief in Great Britain is that
all efforts of German and British sub
jects 10 create better attitude at Alge-
ciras will fail. In England official cir
cIes no attempt is made to hide uis-
comfort at the course of events az the
conference.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-23
.BLUEJACKETS
FROM FLORIDA
A NUMBER OF THEM WERE IN
THE CITY YESTERDAY AFTER
NOON ON SHORE LIBERTY.

Blueiackets from the monitor Florl-
da We're in evidence upon the streets
of Pensacola yesterday afternoon,
and their presence reminded Pensa-
colians of past years when the North
Atlantic feet was anchored in port.
Only a small liberty party from the
Florida was ashore yesterday after
noon, as the monitor carriers crew
Of only about 125 men, but those who
were in the city conducted themselves
in a most gentIemanly manner Each
day during the stay Of the vessel a
small liberty party will be allowed TO
come to the city and enjoy them
selves.
The sight of the uniforms OF the
jacBies recalled to many the memory
of the times when the big fleets made
their rendezvous here, and caused
considerable speculation as to wheth-
er or not the North Atlantic squadron
would again make its rendezvous at
this port.
II is anticipated that when the en-
tire Coast squadron arrives here large
liberty parties will be allowed ashore
and that the city will assume its
aspect of the past three years when
the entire fleet visited here.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-23
BY Associated Press

New York, Feb. 22--The commit
rec appointed at the last session Of
-ha New York legislature 10 investi-
gaze life insurance mace its report to-
fsr. The report is extremely vOlum-
nous. extending to 80 printed pages.
= embraces a long review Of the ties
umaHy taken by the committee and
-s recommendslious and conclusions
IDS go remedial legislation. An addi-
.sa~al chapter is devoted 20 the state
--urance department. in which the
committee declares IL would seem
-Hsr the superiutynImj of the dc
7arueut has had ample authority 10
a=--7la.n the transactions in insur-
anc. companies. but shat supervision
By -r. department was nor sufficient
protection against extravaganza and
as- administration.
Instance are given Of reports made
an affairs Of Tho Mutual Life and
Equitable Life in which nothing was
brought oar To show the conditions
leve-cped in The testimony given be-
fore the committee.
The remedial legislation recon-
reudal hy The committee provides
f~ -afcEuardinS of the rights Of poll
d. holders in mutual companies N
-Ho election of directors: recommends
-1at stock companies be given author
.-y 20 retire stock and become mutual
companies. but that SUCH mutualiza-
ton shall not be compulsory. Nari-
Gus regulations are urged 10 prevent
u1visa Investments and improper
syndicate operations a recommended
ton is made for the limiting Of new
business go one hundred and fifty mill
Jon dollars per year. The committee
fsvors the prohibition of cOntribu-
zion, ly insurance companies for poll
uca' purposes. Lobbying is condemn
Cd ami tlc wisdom of economical
management is urged but the commit
'ra DOES not deem it advisable that
The legislature should attempt to pre-
scribe tha expenditures Of insurance
companies.
FUraer recommendatiOns were
made on ths valuation of policies.
surrender values. surplus, forms Of
policies ana publicity of all facts per
tang 10 thC business Of the cOmpan-
les
An amendment to the penal code
"aS commended TO provide that
eH" p-rson receiving "a rebate should
.a equally guilty with the one giving
b.
-n lis repor1 the committee finds
a In spite of he Irregularities
sao"a there is no reason 10 question
mo so.ycncy Of the Mutual Life In
>lTanoo Co. New York Life Insur-
'''a Co. and Equitable Life AssUr-
sace Society.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-23
THE SUPERVISOR
OF REGISTRATION
HE HAS MOVED INTO CITY AND
WILL OPEN OFFICE AT THE
COURT HOUSE.

Supervisor. of Registration W, NJ. J.
Scott. who has just finished teaching
a term o. school at Highland, near
NoEno. has moved to Magnolia Blum
and will open his Office at the court
house.
II is Supervisor SCOTS mJentlOn o
be at the court house daily until after
the primary. 50 that voters can see
MIN in reference to their registration.
The books Of course will not be open
ed until the regular time next sum
mer. preceding the fail election. but
when a primary is 10 be held there Is
a great deal of information which
The supervisor can give relative TO the
oualifed voting list and Supervisor
scott will. after this week, be at the
court house for that purpose.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-23
MEETING Of THE
s. A. R. LAST
NIGHT
Elected Officers and Decided to
Continue Giving Medal to-
Public School No. t

An interesting meeting of the Sons
Of the American Revolution was held
last night in the rooms of the Cham.
Der of Commerce, there being a mum
Der of members of the order in at
tendance. The meeting was the an
nual one, and officers were elected
and other matters discussed. The
election of officers resulted as fol
lows:
lPresident-Wm. S. Keyser.
Vice-President-Fra G. Renshaw
ecretary-GeOrge Walton.
Treasurer-GeOrge P. Wentworth,
Delegate to the Council at Wash
ington-Dr. Frank G.. Renshaw.
Will Give Banquet.
It was decined to give a banquet
on the 10Th of April to celebrate the
battle of Lexington. This event will
be arranged by a special committee.
For years the Sons Of American RevO-
luton have been giving these ban
quests. and they have always proved
most enjoyable to the members. as
v ell as to the invited guests.
VIII Continue Giving Medal.
Another matter of interest transact
ed at the meeting was the decision To
continue to award a medal to public
school No. l. This was commenced
several years ago. the medal being
awarded to the pupil who submitted
the best essay upon some subject rela-
tive to the revolutionary war. This
subject is always selected by a COM
mittee. of which Rev Percival Fl
Whaley. is chairman and has caused
much interest among the pupils as to
the revolutionary war.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-23
WASHINGT s
Dir HDAY
HERE
Stores Were Closed and Business
Ceased During the Afternoon
in His Honor.

WaEhingtOn's birthday was appro.
pTiately celebrated in Pensacola yes.
terday. Every store of any conse
quence, with, the exception of restau.
rants and places of that nature. were
closed, and the employees of these
places we're given an opportunity to
enjoy a holiday.
That the Father of the Country was
rememberea by those who had a hoii
day goes without saying. for the event
was heralded in the early morning by
the discharge of fireworks, and while
not many of the younger set engaged
in this pastime they nevertheless en-
joyed the vacation which was given
them by tho schools.
The fact that the city is in gala al
tire on account of the coming Mardi
Gras festivities made the celebration
appear more extensive than it really
was. but nevertheless the closing OF
ali banks, stores, places of business,
etc. recalled to all that February p
was the day of birth of he who was
first in war, first in peace and first
i'm the hearts Of his cOUntrymen.'
At Electric Park a football game be.
tween the elevens of Pensacola and
Barrancas was enjoyed by an i'm
mensc crowd of spectators. while
many school children enjoyed them.
selves during the afternoon on account
of tho vacation which was given them
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-23
EACOA FILLING up WITH VISITORS FOR next WEEKS GREAT MRD GS CELEBRATION
@%xx% x * :; K K Il y x a; 4
LoNGWoRTHs GREETED
HEARTILY IN CUBA
Nv Associated Press.

z Havana, Feb. 22-lhe steam
= er- Mascotte, bearing Mr.. and
& Mrs. Nicholas Longworth and
x Edwin V. Morgan, the new Amer
= lean minister to Cuba, arrived to-
& day after a smooth trip from
e Florida
x Attaches of the American le-
= CATION met the ship and a recep-
x ton committee of the Cuban COM
y mission and personal represen-
= tatives of President Palma greet
= ed the party. The committee as
= sured Mrs. Longworth Of the
= hearty welcome of the daughter
= of Cuba's best friend"
y The bridal couple was taken
= ashore in gaily decorated
3. launch under the chaperonage
X of President Palmas aide.
g Thence they were taken into an
3. auto to Mr.. Morgan's residence.
4 The Longworths plan to re-
5. main here a week.
a.
p, a, =, =, A.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-23
TO INVITE
ROOSEVELT
President Will Be Asked to Attend
GenI. Wheeler Memorial
in Atlanta.
Bv Associated Press,

Atlanta, Feb. 22.-The Committee
in charge of arrangements for the
General Wheeler memoral here or
March %, has appointed a committee
to go to Washington and formally in
vite President Roosevelt to attend and
deliver an address. Formal invita-
tons will also be extendes to Corpor
al Tanner, commander Of the Grand
Army, and General Stephen D. Lee
commander of the United Confederate
Veterans.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-23
NAY NULLIFY PROXIES
OBTAINED BY LAWSON

Albany. Feb. 22.-The report of the
-ronC Special Insurance Invest
Son Committee was presented IN
..- houses OF the legislature today,
a.'omDanied by eight bills designed
10 cary ont in detail the recommends
sons of Tie committee.
I'D statement made TO newspaper
-sA before the presentation Of the
4 f.2.- Senator Armstrong said he
,ohe0 to have passed. before April
-. 1lA which viii defer the annual
IONS OF mUrua, companies from
An.i Is TO November Is. This would
'o'ao.y nUlHfy The proxies obtained
- TO .ais time 10y Thomas W. Lawson
~ The nolicy holders committee of
:, "a governors and others as well as
-''>e "h.cl the management of the
=, i'@Ales themselves have been
e-'Ae.ns through their agents.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-23
SERVICES AT THE
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The services at the First Christian
church last night were we'll attended
Rev. : p. Speigel, brother OF Evan
gelist o. P. Speigel, who has oeen
conducting the revival services Al
III church for the past three months
occnpipd the pulpit and delivered d
,,,oe+ excellent sermon. his subject be
ing The New Testament ne d.So
sang a solo which was greatly dPP'e-
cissed BIZ the congregation
feature of the meeting was i'i-
address of Rev. Earl Wilfiey, OF CraN
fordsville. Ind. who is en- ronte 10 DE
Funisk TO deliver q series 81 - . re-
his address was one watch wa great
~ apnreciated by the audience.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-23
SELLING PRICE OF RAILS
TO PANAMA COMMISSION

Washington, Feb. 22.-The selling
price of steel rails abroad and for use
in the United States was one of the
subjects on which David NJ Ross. pur-
chasing agent of the Isthmian canal
commission, was examined to-day by
tho Senate Committee on Tnter-Ocean-
ic Canals He showed that he had
purchased from American mills rails
for use on the Tsthmus at from $3.50
to $3.50 per ton less than the pre-
vailing prices to railroads in this
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-23
FRENCH PRESS BELIEVES
SITUATION DESPERATE

Paris, Feb. 22.-The government
does not give any further indication
OF its intention in regard to the MOroc-
can question. The tone of the French
press is that the conference situation
l. desperate. the only thing remaining
being for France to state her case and
withdraw.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-23
SHERIFF VAN PELT RETURNS
FROM BIRMINGHAM, ALA

Sheriff Jas. c. Van Pelt, who left
here several days ago for Birming-
ham. returned last night having in his
custody Jim Forest, alias Candy jim
colored. who is now in the county Jail
upon the charge of having murdered
Buster Young, colored, in this city a
number of months ago.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-23
GENERAL DEBATE
ON ARMY BILL
BY Associated Press.

Washington Feb. 22.-The House
refused 10 adjourn in celebration OF
Washingtons birthday and the mem
bers participated in a general ielu de
hate on the army appropriation bill
MIR Williams. of Mississippi, made a
motion TO adjourn in honor OF Wash
iugton's birthday but the motion was
defeated BY a strong vote.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-23
New suits FILED.

The following new suits were hlod
Yesterday in the office OF the clerk OF
the circuit court.
Manuel GONZALEZ. ct al. W. r. VI.
White ri al bill ia chaucerv; Geo 7.
Morgan. attorney for plaintiff.
Pensacola Investment Co. vs.. Pen
sacola Amusement Co. damages $500;
Rlount & BIount. attorney for plain
tiffs
n Hale Wilson vs. z. 7. Davis and
y w. Mcmillan. damages 5000; Pa
tiIlo Campbell. attorney for plaintiff.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-23
Will Be Open to Visitors After |
o'clock To-day.
HOURS BEING FROM I
TO 5 p. NJ, EXCEPTING MONDAY
AND TUESDAY, WHEN VISITORS
WILL BE RECEIVED FROM 10 A.
M, TO 5 P. MO ASSIST IN
FESTIVITIES.

President Walker Ingraham and
Secretary F. F. Bingham of the Pensa-
cola Carnival Association, accom-
panied by President Frank L. Mayes
and Secretary w. c. Jones. Of tho
Chamber of Commerce called on Com
mander Bartlett and the other officers
OF the Monitor Florida, yesterday
morning at $50 o'clock for the pur-
pose of extending them a welcome to
Pensacola. The trip was made on
King Priscus's special despatch boat
"Reeba" Capt. William A. Durham,
the trimmest and swiftest Of the large
fleet Of Pensacola launches. Com
mandsr Bartlett however. was not on
board his ship. having come ashore
to pay his respects to the mayor and
to place himself. his officers. his men
at the disposal of the Carnival Asso.
cation during the festivities of next
Monday and Tuesday.
After a very pleasant half hour
spent with the executive officer Lieu
tenant Commander j. 3. Patton. and
the other officers of the big monitor
Messrs. Ingraham. Bingham. Mayes
and Jones returned to the city to meet
Commander Bartlett at the mayors
Office.
President Ingraham. representing
His Majesty, King PrisCus. VII. ex-
tended to Captain BartIett. his officers
ana crew. cordial welcome 10 the
merry mOnarch's domain. which was
responded to by Commander Bartlett
with the assurance that he. his Off
GERS his crew ana his ship are here
to contribute whatever they can to
the success and pleasure of the carnI-
val.
The normal enlisted crew OF tho
Florida is 200 men. but through the
recent expiration of enlistments the
ships complement is now reduced to
10 men.
Roster of Officers.
The following is the roster OF the
officers of the ship:
Commander Charles w. Bartlett, U.
S. Navy, Commanding.
ieutanant-COmmands Pr J. 2. Patton.
L. S. Navy, executive officer.
Lieutenant w illiam II. Reynolds U.
S. Navy. engineer officer.
Ensign Joseph o. Fisher, Z. s.
Navy. watch officer
Ensign William J. Moses, U. s.
Navy watch officer
Midshipman p. X. Johnson, U. s
Navy. watch officer.
Surgeon. VI s Elliott. T. s. Navy
Assistant Paymaster Thomas VII
hanson IT. L. s Navy
Chief Carpenter +. C. COOney, L. 8.
Navy.
Gunner Henry Ernest. r. 5. Navy.
Warrant Machinist James Quill, U.
S. Navy
Warrant Nachinist F. J.. NcAilister,
L s. Navy.
PAY Clerk W. W. Pierce, Z. s
Navy
From one O'Clock 10 FIVE O'Clock dur
ing the afternoon Of to-day. tomorrow
and Sunday. and from ten O'Clock a.
III to five O'Clock D. N. on Monday and
Tuesday. the ship will be open TO
visitors.
The Florida is the most modern 81
the monitor type Of ships in the Unit
eG states Navy and i'm reality is just
AZ interesting To visit as the largest
battlaship of the navv. as a monitor
is nothing more nor Jess than low
free-board battleship with one turret
mounted with thirteen inch guns. IN
o. two.