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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-21
HENRY BROWN
RUTH LANDkAMP,
3212 Garfield Avenue. AIameda, Wilson
school, II Eighth Grade.
Age ii Years

ot1oOfs n ktfspHAH oA"Ne'
Age Ii Years
Henry Brown was a slave, who, much
dissatisfied with his condition OF pe-
ing held in bondage and misery, de-
cIded upon having himself shipped IN
a strong wooden box to Philadelphia
When Browns master was busy or
away from home he procured some
heavy timbers and nailed them TO-
gether securely. One of Brown
friends nailed the cover on the box.
wrote the address and also, This side
up, Win care. His food consisted OF
dram of water and a few biscuits
Sometimes in shipping the express
men were not careful, and the box was
upside down, SO the occupant rested
on his head.
When the box reached Philadelphia
it was taken into a small boarding
house or inn, to which it was ad-
dressed The people being notified of
the occurrence took the box into
small room, holted the door safely and
then knocking on the box asked
"All right?" and a faint voice from
within answered, "All right
The box was hastily opened and
Brown emerged from the box as one
from the dead. He shook hands with
his deliverers, sang songs, and thanked
God for his deliveranee. From this
time on Brown was a free man, TO go
and to come at his own good pleasure.
This incident and others helped. to
form the later fugitive slave law.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-21

and the yield was sf0000000 The
chief mine was at that time the Tread
we'll"
The governor and all other officers
are appointed by the president of the
United States. The first governor was
Mr.. Dodge.
There are many large trees, but the
cedar is the largest. At one time ca
noe was made from large tree grown
in Alaska in which 200 Indian warriors
stood at one time. There are also great
salmon fisheries and numerous other
kinds.
And to think that the greater part
of the American people thought this
purchase piece of foolishness! How
mistaken they were.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-21

The Junior Call wants the best
story yOu can write from United
States history in your own lan-
gUage. The story must be plainly
written on one side of the paper
only, and must contain not more
than 800 words nor less than 2OO.
Only one story is desired from
each contributor in this contest,
but ii is desired that each story
shall be carefully written, and
especial attention given to neat
ness, penmanship, punctuation
and grammar.
Choose yonr own subject, pro-
vided e is true incident OF
United States history: for in
stance, tell the story of Washing.
tons winter at Valley Forge, or OF
Arnold's treason, or any other
story that yeu prefer. These two
are cited merely as illustrations.
On the first line write your sub
iecf; on the next line, beginning
an inch from the left hand mar
gin. your name, age and address,
and. If you are in school. your
school ard grade. Another very
important point is that each story
must be marked with the number
of words which il eOntainss write
this number in the upper lett
hand corner of the first page.
As I'm the vacation contest, six
watches win be awarded each
week for the six best stories pub
ilshed.
Do not send in any more Faca-
ton letters. Send in your history
story whenever you have it COM
pleted to the best of your ability.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-21

was very much pleased with him.
Washington followed this business for
three or four years, but when the
French and English We're at war he
Joined the militia and was made major
IN the latter. He was sent with mes
sage to French fort and While many
men would have been afraid to enter
the enemy's lines; he was not Wash
ington was very brave at the battle
where Braddock was defeated, and
many say that if he had been in COM
mand the battle would have been won.
After the war he was married and
led quiet life until the revolutionary
war broke out
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-21
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY
PEARL e. RowLEY,

The colony was having trouble with
England because England considered
it inferior and was taxing the people
heavily to defray the expenses of the
recent wars. They We're not allowed
to have any voice in the question of
taxation. as they were not represented
in the house of lords or the house of
commons. They refused to be taxed
and refused to give General Cages
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-21
NARVAEZ EXPEDITION
ESTHER HAKONSON,
MaxweII. Age IL Years

Narvaez was a Spaniard. and he had
heard so much about the Mississippi
Indians and their gold ornaments, that
IN 1882 he, with 400 men and four
ships went to conquer the northern
coast of the Gulf of Mexico. He landed
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-21

e naped and these cruel outrages led
: to the war.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14

can imagine the most determined
atheist looking at the sphinx and In IA
flash not merely believing, but feeling,
that he had before him proof Of the
life Of the soul beyond the grave, OF
the life OF the soul OF Khufu beyond
the tomb OF his pyramid. Always AZ
you return 10 the sphinx YOU wonder
at II more. you adore more strangely
its repose. You steep yourself more In.
timately In the aloof peace that seems
TO emanate from It as light cmanates
from the sun. And as you look on II
at last perhaps you understand the In
finite; you understand where is the
bourn 10 which the finite flows with
all It's greatness. as the great Nile
flows from beyond Victoria Nyanza to
the sea. Century.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14

To persons whose tastes run rather
to potatoes than 10 science It will seem
that Professor Tower Of the University
OF Chicago might have put his talents
and energy 10 better use than the eyo.
luton Of new varieties OF potato bugs
But that's the way with scientists
Their theories are more important tc
them than any amount Of damage that
may follow the effort 10 prove them
The common or garden variety OF 20
tato bug Doryphora decemiineatai Is
quite enough for ordinary people and
little too much FOR the agrIculturlsts
re have to contend with him, but
Professor Tower has developed Il mum.
Der OF new forms. all with abnormal
appetites for potatoes. aud claims &c
have proved great theory OF evolu-
ton thereby Philadelphia Inquirer
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14
MARTYRS TO ETIQUETTE.
Dome Stern Laws In Foreign Lands.
Siameae Manners.

II Is astonishing how many strange
mediaeval forms of etiquette have sur
vived to rank among the greatest trih
ulations of royal families of the pres
ent time. When the present king OF
Spain was child of seven he was
playing In the palace at Madrid ana
pitched headlong down the great mar
BILE staircase. Undoubtedly he would
have been killed had not footmln
standing on one of the landings rushed
forward and caught him The next
moment the footman realized With hor
ror that he had committed q serious
crime by laying hands on his soyer
elgn.
The stern laws of etiquette at the
court compelled his dismissal in dis
grace despite the gratitude OF the
queen and the royal family. The
queen mother. however gave the man
sum Of money with nj annuity fcI
life and appointed him gate&eepcr on
one Of her private estates but he was
never again quite the same He could
never forget the disgrace that his alb.
sentmlndedness had brought upon him
The same rule OF etiquette was re-
sponsible for the death OF queen u
Siam. wife OF the present King. whc
celebrated his birthday 50 munihcently
in Homburg recently ihe present
queen OF Siam. 10y the way. IS The
kings half-sister. was formerly only
the second queen. and another half
sister OF the king shared his throne a.
principal wife and first queen. She
persisted almost twenty years ago
While embarking one evening OF
board her state barge for trip On the
river Menan. OIL the shores of which
Bangkok is built. she fell overheard
For any one but the king 10 have
touched her in attempting her rescue
would have constituted violation of
the laws OF etiquette. punishable with
death In It's most horrible form Aud
1t happened that the king was not pres
emit Nobody could see way OF rcscu-
ing the queen without laying hands On
her, and the attendants had TOO much
regard for their own lives q take ANY
chances at heroism. They gazed down
at the houuderlng, shrieking queen and
discussed the etilue'e fot the oeca
sion After awhile the shricks ceased
aud the discussion was changed to the
rules Of etiquette connected with the
fishing out % her body The court
mourned the queens death for many
days. but there was one consolation
the rules OF etiquette had been obsery.
ed 10 the letter
Etiquette has always been an awe
inspiring influence al the court OF Rus
STA. and by no one We're It's details
more rlgidly observed than hy Prince
Gortchakon. who was prime minister
under Alexander H. one day Lord
Duiferln asked the prince whether the
emperor's cold was better With how
ed head and eyes half closed the prime
minister replied in revcreut voice
Ellis majesty has dcignea 20 feel q III
tie better this morning The Duke Dc
Morny, half brother OF Napoleon III
and ambassador 20 Russia said Of
Gortchakof that he seemed goo pun
when he spoke Of any creature at court
even of the Grand Olgas monkey
New York Times
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14

A member OF san Franclsco's arr
fraternity had the gool luck 20 visit
Washington some weeks ago aud bee
hold the famous Congress iona library
Ia all its rare and exquisite beauty
While be stood at the foot ~ the great
staircase. lost In admiration uf the no
bic architectural lines 81 jhc building
aud the harmonious love,.uess Of the
wonderful bas-rellefs aud freezes he
observed an Indian, hlaek haired
piercing eyed and blankrtcd after the
fashion OF his ancestors enter the vasl
rotunda. Walking slowly y the center
Of the entrance hall he advanced still
farther TO the staircase placed ons
grlmy hand gingerly upon the broad
balustrade. aud. turning to the artist
who had perceived all his actions with
lively curiosity be opened his lips
and spoke three words only but u i
doubtful II the wonderful library wil
ever echo words Of greater or more mn
affected appreciation The Indian and
the artist stood face to face. and the
artists eyes fell before the sayage's
question He had asked simply. Man
make itf"-San Francisco Call.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14
THE HUMAN DOOR.
Helen Keller Tells How She Recog-
MES Different Persons.

From eXhalutions learn much about
people often know the work they
are engaged in. The odors of wood,
iron. paint aud drugs cling To the gar
ments OF those that work In them.
Thus | Gan distinguish the carpenter
from the ironworker the artist from
the mason or the chemist When a
person passes quickly from one place
10 another ! get IA scent impression OF
whore he has been the kitchen the
garden or the sickroOn | gain pleas
urahle ideas of freshness and good
taste from the odors OF soap. TOILET WA
ter, clean garments. WOODEN and SILK
stuGs and gloves
have not indeed the an knowing
scent Of the hound or the wild animal.
None but tile halt and the blind need
fear my skill IN pursuit for there are
other things besides water stale trails.
confusing cross tracks 10 put the at
fault Nevertheless human odors arc
as varied and capable OF recognition as
hands and faces The dear odors 81
those | love are So definite. So uumis-
taxable. that nothing can quite oblit-
crate them. II many years should
elapse before / SAW an intimate friend
again. ! think should recognize his
odor instantly in the heart ~ Africa
as promptly as would my brother that
barks
once long ago, In crowded railway
station lady kissed nae as she hur
ried by ! had not touched even her
dress but She left "A scent with her kiss
which gave me glimpse Of her The
years are many since she kissed me
yet her odor IS fresh in my memory.
II Is difficult 60 put into words the
thing itself the elusive person odor.
There seems 20 be 10 adequate yocabu-
larry Of smells and must fall back OH
approximate phrase ana metaphor
Some people nave vague unSub.
stantial odor that floats about mock
INK every effort to identify H. II Is the
Will o. the-wisp Of my Objective expert
ence. Sometimes meet one who lacks
distinctive person scent. and seldom
ind such one lively or entertaining
on me other hand one who has
pungent odor often possesses great VI
tallty, energy aud vlsor Of mind From
"Sense aud Sensibillly" by Helen KEEL
Ter IN Century
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14
lnvaIid,, Rooms h Church.

can invalids' room Is an occasional
feature OF the modern church" said an
architect. "A very convenient feature
1t Is. too. especially for health resorts.
These rooms are usually erected on one
side OF the pulpit and n little above II.
They have little windows through
which the invalid congregation may
look out They have also couches,
rocking chairs. reclining chairs. Thanks
TO these rooms. invalids. well wrapped
up. may rest comfortably and. secure
from drafts. may listen every sunday
morning TO good music and an edlfylng
Sermon New York Press
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14
a Civil War Check For s7 Cents.

A curiosity In the form Of war
settlement warrant was issued recent
~ 10 John l. Curtin OF Bellefonte for
the sum Of 81 cents. Il Is now about
forty-four years since General Curtin
was mustered out Of the serv lee. and
IN all these years he never dreamec
that he had any such claim against the
United States government II appears
that In calculating the time ~ his en-
Ilstment an error was made. and this
was just recently discovered The mum
Der OF the order Is 1907 which lndi
Gates that there We're few claims
paid before this one Philadelphia Rec
ord
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14
The Land Of ophir.

DIR. Karl Peters az recent public
meeting In Berlin declared emphatical-
~ that the historic land OF Ophir is To-
Gated between the Zamhezi and Lin
popo rivers. In Africa. He has dlscoy-
cred many shafts OF ancient gold
mines. 800 temples. fortifcatlons and
other ruins OF Phoeniclan origin Or.
Peters afiirms that the coins recently
unearthed In Mashonaland belong IN.
doubtedly 10 the time OF King Solo
mon.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14
Notice To Our Cu.tomer..

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds. and lung troubles is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
law as il contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs. and we recommend it
as a safe remedy for children and
adults. For sale by p. d. Cottingham
& Co. Snow Hill. Md; Lloyd & Blaine,
Pocomoke City
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14
uneau.Ied a. a cure for Croup.

BESIDES being an excellent remedy
for colds and throat troubles. Chamber
lain s Cough Remedy is unequaled as a
cure for Group, says Harry Wilson of
Waynetown, Ind When given as soon
as the croupy cough appears. this rene
DIV will prevent the attack II is used
successfully in many thousands Of homes
For sale by p. D. Cottingham & Co
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14
Given Up To Die

b Spieged. 1904 n. Virginia St.
Evansville, Ind, writes: For over five
years | was troubled with kidney and
bladder affections which caused me
much pain and worry lost flesh and
was all run down, and year ago had
to abandon work entirely | had three
Of the best physicians who did me no
good and was practically given up to
die Foley's Kidney Cure was recon-
mended and the first bottle gave me
great relief, and after taking the second
bottle was entirely cured. Why not
let il help you For sale by r d.
Cottingham 4 Co. Snow Hill; Lloyd &
Blaine Pocomoke City
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14

The Hartford County School Board
has elected H. F. Porter principal of
Belair graded schools, 10 succeed w. Z.
.Stedman. RESIGNED.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14

Counsel for Salisbury has drafted a
new town charter, which will be pre-
scented TO the Legislature for passage
the first Of the week
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14

Harry l.. Arthur. recently appointed
postmaster It Aberdeen, assumed
charge Of the office Saturday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14

Joseph Foard, of the Seventh district,
Of Cecil county. fired upon two men
who attempted to invade his home The
men fired in return. but none of the
shots took effect.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14
PROT. II. A. Howell Of Havana, Cuba,
Recommends Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.

LAS long ago as | can remember my
mother was a faithful user and friend
of Chamberlain Cough Remedy. but
never in my life have | realized its true
value until now. writes Prof H. A.
Howell, OF Howell's American School
Havana. Cuba. ION the night OF Feb
ruary 3rd our baby was taken sick with
a very severe cold. the next day was
worse and the following night his CON
dition was desperate He could not lie
down and il was necessary 20 have him
in the arms every moment. Even then
his breathing was difficult did not
think he would live until morning. At
last | thought of my mothers remedy
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. which
we gave, and it afforded prompt relief
and now. three days later, he has fully
recovered. Under the circumstances
would not hesitate a moment in saying
that Chamberlain Cough Remedy and
that only, saved the life of our dear
boy For sale by r D. Cottingham
& Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14

The Hartford County School Board
will appear before the County Com
missioners and ask for an appropriation
of at least $500 for new school build
ing at Aberdeen, with the understand
ing that the patrons shall contribute
s250u.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-14
PHILADELPHIA

The only moderate priced Hotel in the
shopping district. Strictly temperance
Patronized largely by ladies when visit
ing Philadelphia. Come ia and make
yourself &C home.
The Globe-republican., 1908-10-22
SHOT TWICE At A PRIEST
ATTEMPT TO ASSASSlNATE A CHI
cAGo PASTOR.
Woud-be Slayer Escapes After Being
Knocked Down by His In
tended Victim.

Chicago.-An attempt to assassinate
Rev. j. X. Fielding, pastor of the
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic church,
was made Sunday afternoon. After
twice shooting at the priest in the
Sunday school hallway of the church,
the would-be assassin, knocking down
scores of children standing in his way,
ran into the street and escaped. The
shooting and the screams of the chill
dren created wild excitement in one
of Chicago's fashionable residence dis.
tricts.
1t was in the middle of the after
noon that the culprit had been seen
lettering In and about the church, and
was observed writing upon a sheet Of
paper. He placed the paper in his
pocket. The police believe that the
writing was an explanation of his in
tended act and his identity which was
to be found upon his body, in the
event of his committing suicide after
killing the priest A letter of similar
purport was found in the possession
OF Giuseppe ALA, who killed Father
Leo Heinrichs in Denver during the
church service short time ago.
Aroused by the mans actions, Faith
er Fielding approached him, saying
What are you doing here?"
"Fm praying" replied the stranger.
AS the priest turned his back the
stranger stepped into the hallway and
drew revolver and pressed it against
his intended victim. Father Fielding
knocked the weapon awry just in time
to escape a bullet which grazed his
head and clipped lock of hair from
his temple.
At the same time the priest knocked
the culprit down by blow on the face.
Hurriedly scrambling to his feet the
man continued down the hallway,
pushing and trampling over the chill
dren. At the bottom of the stairway
he turned and fred another Intellectual
shot at the priest and then still BRAN
dishing the revolver, ran into the
street A dozen children accompanied
by Father Fielding ran in pursuit and
were joined by crowd of enraged
citizens, but the man escaped. The
man is described as being about 30
years old, roughly dressed, and was
evidently Greek or an italian.
Under the conviction that one or
more men had entered into a con-
spiracy to kill not only Father Field
ing, but other priests as well, the po-
lice have placed extra watch over
these places.
The Globe-republican., 1908-10-22
UNDER CIVIL SERVICE NOW.
An Executive Order Changes Many
Government Offices.

Washington, d. C.-Many govern
ment Offices are brought into the
classified executive service and future
appointments to them must according
ly be filled under the civil service
rules, under an executive order which
the president signed last Friday and
announced Wednesday. They include
employees in the five civilized tribes
commission, including clerks, stenog-
raphers, law clerks, interpreters,
watchmen and messengers, 112 in all /;
persons connected with logging oper-
ations Of the general land office,
rangers, supervisors, foresters and
other employees of the national parks
and reservations, clerks in the bureau
of education, paid from the general
appropriation for educations in Alas
ka, additional farmers" In the Indian
service, employees connected with the
alloting and irrigation projects in the
Indian service, a law clerk and as
sistant in the state department, an
inspector and overseer In the Fort
Leavenworth penitentiary, and scat.
tered employees in other departments.
whose positions are similar to those
which heretofore were classified and
subject to examinations.
The Globe-republican., 1908-10-22

The victims of leprosy are now the
only physical detectives who are
treated still as they were in the medi-
eval times. They inspire an almost
superstitious terror in the clean Of
flesh. More scientific study is re-
quired and a more humane method of
dealing with the sufferers. There can
be no doubt that leprosy is much CON-
moner than is generally supposed, for
its period of incubation is unusually
long, and it often fails to announce
itself definitely for years. Until ade-
quate provision is made for the vic
tins, however, declares the Chicago
Record-Herald, they will continue to
spread the plague among their neigh
bors. State governments have been
slow to make the necessary provisions
for their comfort The federal authori-
ties would seem to be in better po-
sition to deal with the situation.
The Globe-republican., 1908-10-22
Roosevelt to Visit England.

London-The Times is informed
that President Roosevelt will visit
England after his African trip early
in 1910. He will deliver the Romaes
lecture at oxford and on the occasion
of the university commemoration will!
receive the honorary degree of d. G
L., which Oxford already has bestowed
upon Emperor William. According tc
the Times, President Roosevelt also
will visit Paris and deliver an ad
dress at the Sorbonne. Neither the
dates nor the subjects of the lectures
are yet known. The report is con,
firmed at the White House.
The Globe-republican., 1908-10-22
IN HONOR OF DEBATE.
A Tablet to Mark the Place of the
Alton Debate In 1858.

Alton, Ill.-A memorial tablet to
mark the place where the debate be-
tween Abraham Lincoln and Stephen
A. Douglas ws held October 10, 1858,
was unveiled here Thursday. The
tablet was presented to the city by
the Rev. A. A. Turner, of Alton, and
was accepted by Mayor Edmond Beall.
Thursday afternoon addresses on Lin.
coin and Douglas were delivered by
Adlai E. Stevenson of Bloomington, eX.
vice president of the United States
Clark E. Carr, Galesburg; ]. McCann
Davis, Springfield, and Horace White.
New York. Mr.. White was one of the
newspaper men who reported the orr
ginal debate, his account having been
written for Chicago newspaper.