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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-22

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-12-16

second place to necessity, and from
the viewpoint Of actual novelty l sup
pose my most interesting Christmas
was the one spent in the southland.
Our routing took US into New Orleans
at Christmas, and to me, who had al
ways up to that time spent the day in
the colder north, the novelty of seeing
trees in leaf and flowers blooming was
as pleasing as il was unusual.
On Christmas afternoon, when 9th
ers were home enjoying the big dinner
with the family, was getting ready
for a special holiday matinee. 1 was
not pleased with myself or with a pro-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-12-16
Ioeheru Gardens.

we passed many icebergs coming
i from Europe" said a tourist,
'and on one Of them garden
0lCOmed.
4 was a beautiful sight. The great
3c re- shone like an enormous emerald
lie sun. and in one level recess,
ance1 in by Tale green peaks. yell
low garden cleaned. The captain
said that iceberg gardens are not un-
common. Moss, it seems, is brought
On to the bergs by animals feet. The
moss grows, 1t decays, it forms soil
for the pollen of buttercups and dan
deIions that is blown through the air
during the brief arctic summer. Soon
the Incredible spectacle presents it
self of d great, cold berg adrift in the
salt sea with yellow flowers springing
from the hard, cold ice"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-12-16
Went willInoIx to Crocodile.

It has been said that the Australian
blacks never commit suicide; that
self-destruction does not come within
their philosophy. The author Of Con
LESSONS Of a BeachcombeF" mentions
a case Of recent date which he thinks
might be regarded as in conflict with
that view: a member of the Clump
Point tribe, painfully afflicted with
vexatious skin disease, was fishing at
the mouth of a creek when his hook
fouled. To a companion he said he
would dive to get it clear. His friend
-ndeavored to dissuade him, remind
ing him of the crocodile which they
had seen but a short time before.
But the boy, worn with pain and
weary with never-ending irritation,
said if he was taken, No matter. Good
lob me finished then He diyed and
there was a commotion in the water.
The boy appeared on the surface,
making frantic appeals for help while
the crocodile worried him. He escaped
for a moment and his friend clutched
his hand and drew him to the bank,
only to have him torn from his
grasp"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-12-16
WORSHIP AT CROSS OF ICE
Scattered Christian Tribes in Turkey
Celebrate Christmas with I'M
pressive Ceremonies.

g5ssS9SSsa OHAMMEDISM is the pre-
Ea4X &s vailing religion in Turkey
69S3S @g and for that reason only
s65zSS YSS% the few scattered Christian
tribes observe the birthday
of Christ in any manner. The Mo-
hammedan Turks have but two holi-
days in the entire year, those being
"Car Bon Bran" the day of forgive
ness, which is the Mohammedan New
Year, and "Bairam," the anniversary
of the date when Mohammed gave
to his people his scripture. The Fri
day of the Christian is the Sabbath
of the Mohammedan and is observed
by him in the same manner IS Sunday
with the Christians.
The Christian Turks, who include
the Bulgarians, Servians, Monte
negrins and other smaller tribes. o.
serve Christmas with impressive re,
ligious ceremonies.
Three days before Christmas the
'BIadego" appoints delegation of 10C
men form each congregation, who &c
to the river and hew out immense
cakes of ice, after which they con
struct a huge pyramid near by. A
great cross measuring about 40 by so
feet and cut from the bed of ice is
set up against the pyramid, and the
place Of worship for Christmas day
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-12-16

mere handful of people, and now the
hungry wait for an accommodation
train of dingy day coaches.
That was all Christmas had meant
to me. Iowa was blizzard swept.
Mails were delayed and tangled wires
hung useless in gathering snowdrifts
No message of cheer, no souvenir OF
remembrance, had come to any of US.
Our hollow, half-hearted exchange of
Christmas greeting had carried no
conviction. We were only strolling
vagabonds, outside the pale Of sym
pathy, debarred from the domestic
joys of living, mere dispirited rain.
bow chasers, with success ever mock
ingly elusive.
But as I recall it all now, | am sub
merged by a great wave of passion
ate, longing regret, for | know that
such a Yuletide will never come to
me again while l am upon the stage
1t was my happiest Christmas, be-
cause the first and only one, since
began to tread the thorny and tor
tuous path of my profession, that
have not been called upon to write q
Christmas story.
GRACE GEORGE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-12-16

is completed. Early on Christmas
morning all the people march to the
pyramid. where the initial exercises
are conducted by the "Bladego." a
small crucifix used by him in the eXer-
cises is the prize Of the younger men
of the tribe, who dive into the ice-cold
water after it as the ''Bladego" throws
it in Many are drowned annually IN
this practice, but they all consider
themselves fortunate to die while on
such a mission
From the pyramid the procession
marches to the home of the priest,
where bread is blessed and broken by
the "BladegQ" and all present partabe
Of the food.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-12-16

fession that demanded of it's members
that they labor on Christmas day
above all others-and it was not with
a particularly light heart that
dressed for my part.
But when the curtain went up on
the first act and l made my entrance
the welcome received compensated
for the disappointment I felt
1t was a special matinee arranged
for the poor children Of the poorest
quarter Of New Orleans, and the en-
ioyment Of those childish auditors
soon melted the disappointment out of
my heart,
After the matinee had arranged
with my manager that l would receive
the little folks on the stage, and the
wise man in his Knowledge of childish
hearts sent out a hurry order for
candy and other things that make
Christmas a day of cheer to kiddies.
At the conclusion of the last act the
stage was cleared and l held the most
unusual reception that | ever expert.
enced.
Clean as pins, but with their little
bodies clothed in many cases in gar
ments ragged and frayed, they came
up on the stage, were introduced and
sent away after handshake, each
with box of candy.
/ have spent many other delightful
and out-of-the-ordinary Christmases on
the road, but none that afforded me
more real satisfaction than the one
ia New Orleans.
MINNIE DUPREE
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-12-16
MISS DUPREE'S HOLIDAY JOY
she Recalls One Memorable Christ
mas Performance in the City
Of New Orleans.

e.ssz lHENEVER possible, 1 pre-
Ia w. fer spending Christmas
- RHSG with my family out on
ss55H Long Island, and unless my
engagements take me too
Ear away I always make it a point to
be with them on that day.
There are times. however, in this
profession when the wish must take
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-12-16
MISS GEORGES CHRISTMAS
Happy Memory of Season When She
Did Not Write One Glad
Holiday Story.

ESHSEssSSg H, my happiest Christmas!
~ &AV@ / did not then realize it, but
~ Sy A recall it now with a ra-
% diant glow of delight 1t
was my first season upon
the stage was only a novice, one
day soaring upon the buoyant wings
of boundless ambition; the next
plunged in an abysmal depth of doubt,
despair and self-depreciation It was
a very tiny part that had fallen to me-
The compensation was but sufficient
for the barest necessities. The route
bristled with all the horrors of the
One-night stands.
At midnight, huddled, miserably
worn, detected, and wretched, in the
waiting room Of a country station,
listening in vain for the whistle Of a
belated train, l confess to a sudden
flood Of tears. What a mockery this
Christmas day had been. Even the
chimes had sounded like the tolling
of funeral kneIl The cherries dis
comforts of a cheap hotel, the unsa-
worry, slatternly served travesty upon
a Christmas dinner, the cold chill of
a shabby, musty dressing room, the
added toll of an extra matinee for a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-12-16
Riuer with Few Curves

River with Few Curves.
Straightest Of all the rivers in the
world is the Lena Of northern Siberia.
It runs for nearly 800 miles with hard
ly a curve
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-12-16

Keep ever in the path Of duty, but
fail not to climb the steep Of knowl-
edge.-NeWton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-12-16

Speak as you think; be what you
are; pay your debts Of all kinds
Mcntfort.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-12-16
from Headquarters Christmas Grehngto OneandH
Our special effort this season the direction Of Original Novelties and

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-12-16

III, my happiest Christmas!
did not then realize it, but
/ recall it now with a ra-
diant glow of delight. If
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

Jack Meyers, a full-blooded Indian,
is one of the Indian battery of the ST.
Paul team. Like lie Roy, he is a col
lege man. He played with the Butte
team of the Northwestern league last
year. and was purchased by the st.
Paul team. Meyers has wonderful
arm, is fine hitter, and watches the
bases closely He weighs over 200
pounds when in condition, and is sure
TO go into faster company. The ST
Paul team has already received sew
eral offers for him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

The st. Paul baseball team is the
of an Indian battery. In Pitcher Louis
lie Roy and Catcher Jack Meyers the
Saints have two full-blooded Indian
players, and these men are among the
best in the league in their respective
positions. lie Roy is Carlisle gradu-
ate. where hes played in the baseball
and football teams. His professional
engagements have been with the Mont
real team of the Eastern league, the
New York Americans, and the ST. Paul
team of the American association. LIE
Roy lives on a reservation in Wiscon-
sim
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
YANKEE MaRKSMEN SHOOT
United States viii Have d Rifle Team
in the Olympic Games.

London, June 1.-The difficulty
which threatened to deprive the rifle
shooting contest in the Olympic games
at Bisley this year of the presence of
American marksmen has been over
come, and representatives of the
United States will participate in the
matches after all Finding that the
Olympic association was unable to pro
long the date of entry, the National
Rife association of America cabled its
list of names. and in reply the Olympic
association cabled that it will accept
the entries if they are mailed on regu-
lation. forms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
FIGHT ON IN IOWA
Primaries Today to Settle Con.
test Between Allison
and Cummins
FOR SEAT IN The SENATE
Also Test of New Law for Selection Of
Candidates = Appeal to Courts
Expected to Result.

DeS Moines, Iowa, June 2.-United
States Senator Allison, after one of the
longest and most effective careers as
an American statesman, today is en-
gagged in a fight for his political life.
in which Governor Cummins seeks to
win his seat. The fight is being car
ried on at the polls, under Iowa's re-
markable new primary law.
Senator Allison has always been a
''standpat" legislator on the tariff but
lat the primaries his campaign mana.
gers, having assured the voters of his
reciprocity and revision sentiments,
principally have to defend against an
attack made on account of his age.
Cummins Has Many Arguments.
Cummins thinks he has won the
right TO a seat in the senate; that Al.
lison has had enough, and should re-
tire in favor of more active man;
and that Allison's conversion to the
progressive spirit of reciprocity, tariff
revision, rate legislation, and other
new ideas has been a matter of politi
cal eXigency rather than of heart con
viction
Iowa is trying out the new law con
tanning the feature of declared party
affiliation that the Allison people have
fought so hard.
The fight has been so fierce that, al
though leaders say the vote shall be
regarded as final, the prediction ha!
| been made that, whatever the result
| the law will have to be tested by the
courts before either faction will accep
defeat.
Provisions of New Law.
The new primary law provides fol
nomination by vote of candidates fol-
United States senator. elector of pres
ident and vice president and all state
offices which are filled by direct vote
The law commands that the primar
les of the two parties shall be held a
| the same time and as each voter seeks
| to pass the rail he shall call for bal
lot of the party to which he wishes {
belong and his declaration of party af
filiation shall be recorded on the book!
of the election board and preserved b,
the county auditor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
No Need of Suffering from Rheuma

1t is a mistake TO allow anyone to
suffer from rheumatism, as the pain
can always be relieved, and in most
casssNa cure effected by applying
Chamberlains Liniment. The relief
from pain which it affords is alone
worth many times its cost It makes
sleep and rest possible. Even in cases
OF long standing this liniment should
be used on account of the relief which
IL affords. Do not be discouraged I'M
Ill you have given it trial. For sale
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
REFEREE IS AGREED UPON
Ketchei and Papke Pick Jack McGui-
gan as Third Man.


Milwaukee, wis. June 2.-Jack Nc
Guigan Yesterday was decided upon as
the referee for the fight on Thursday
between Ketehel and Papke. McGui-
gan wired his acceptance of the job,
and the last detail of the fight was set
tied. Packey Mcfarland and his man
ager, Harry Gilmore, Jr., were among
the visitors at the Ketchel camp yes.
terday, and though Mcfarland would
not talk, hec,seemed TO have a high
opinion of the big westerner. The
great fault found with Ketchel is his
slender legs, out of proportion for a
man of his shoulders, and some critics
fear he will be weakened easily on this
account.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.
THREE-EYE LEAGUE.

Dubuque, 8; Rock Island, 2 I'll in
nings).
Bloomington, 0; Peoria. 1.
Cedar Rapids, 2; Clinton. 3.
Decatur, 4; Springfield, 3 (13 in
nings).
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Chicago, 6; Pittsburg, s.
Boston, A.; New York, 0.
Cincinnati, 80; st. Louis, 2-1.
Brooklyn, L; Philadelphia, 2.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
st. Louis, 6; Chicago. 8.
Detroit, 1; Cleveland, 8.
Philadelphia, 6; Washington, l.
New York, Q; Boston. 0.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Indianapolis, Q; Toledo, 3.
Louisville. 6; Columbus, 8.
Milwaukee. q; Kansas City. 2.
st. Paul, Z; Minneapolis, s III in
nings).
CENTRAL LEAGUE.
Wheeling, 8; GAINESVILLE. 4.
Grand Rapids, 3; Fort Wayne. 0.
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.
Kewanee, q; Jacksonville. Q.
Waterloo. 3: Quincy. Go inningsl
Oskaloosa, o; Keokuk, 2 tl5 in
nings).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
KEENE's COLT WINS HANDICAP
CeIt First Gets Brooklyn Purse Break
ing Gravesend Track Mark.

New York, June 2.-Cheered by
more than $4,000 persons, Celt, the s.
year-old colt bearing the popular COL
crs of James r. Keene, won the
sBrooklyn handicap, one of the classic
events of the American turf, at
Gravesend yesterday. He did it cas-
lily, but at the same time made a new
record for the race and the Gravesend
track, stepping the distance. mile
and quarter, in 2:05 10. FairpIay,
August Belmont's 3-year-old, was sec
ond; Master Robert was third.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
Tonight.

If you would enjoy tomorrow take
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
lets tonight. They produce an agreea-
BILE laxative effect, clear the head and
cleanse the stomach. Price % cents.
Samples free at all drug stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

Dubuque. Iowa, June 2.-In an IL.
inning contest yesterday the Islanders
again lost to Dubuque by a single
score. The game was one of the hard
est fought seen here The visitors
took the lead by pushing runs over
in the second and third, and Dubuque
tied it UP in the sixth. From that
time till the 18th neither side could
tally.
In the 18th McBride's error gave
H. O'Brien life and Most sacrificed
him to second. Cars timely hit
brought him in, winning the game.
Neal battled single handed against A.
Miller and Most and had all the best
of it.
Berger starred, saving the day with
two brilliant stops in the 10th and
getting two hits, besides seven field
ing chances handled without error.
Murphy again shone with the bat, as
his three bingles testify.
Novacek was out of the game, Eng
covering first. Gilmore was again be-
hind the bat
Throws Out Sunday Game.
President Lotus announced yester-
day that Sundays game which was
won by Dubuque to was no con-
test. Manager Cook having protested
| it Umpire Setley admitted that Lee
Jeune interfered with Noyacek at
first enabling a runner to score from
third, thus giving Dubuque. victory.
Setley said he saw the play and or.
dered the player back to base but the
command was not obeyed and the Of
fetal failed to forfeit the game to
Rock Island because of fear of mob
violence. President Lotus was pres
ent and said h" could not stand for
such practices, adding that the people
of Dubuque themselves would not ap-
prove of them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
Rock Island ......o11O0O00OO0-2
| Dubuque ........0 O 100000 01-3

Two base hits-Vandine, Carr.
Bases on balls-Of Miller. 2; off Most,
3; off Neal, .. Hit by pitcher-By
Miller. 1; by Most, /. Struck out
By Miller, /; by Most, 5; by Neal, 5.
Stolen bases-H. O'Brien 81, Eng.
Setley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
Decatur Wins One.

Decatur, Ill., June "A 13-inning
Crozier for Decatur got single and
sent in the winning run. Tenant
and Mccarthy led in batting. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

Are you tired. tagged out, nervous.
sleepless, feel mean? HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea strengthens the nerves,
makes digestion natural, brings re-
freshing sleep. builds up the whole sys-
tenn 35 cents, tea or tablets. Harper
House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
The Theaters

At the Elite.-Harry Bernard is
back at the Elite The company that
is supporting him is composed of the
cream of the old company that was
with him and of the company that
has had the floor at the theater for
the last two weeks. The scene of
the play is in Paris and there are
some good opportunities for the per
formers in the French, German and
Irish roles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
Peoria Wins Tight Ono.

Bloomington, Ill, June Failure
of Goodwin to stop a ball thrown by
Beck when Wise sought to stretch a
double into a triple, allowed the run
ner TO score the only run of the game.
Eoth pitchers were effective. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

Stolen base-Davis. Two base hits
Howard, Nye. Bases on baIls-Off
Gray, 5. Struck out-By Fox, 5; by
Gray, 8. Wild pitches-Fox. Umpire
Inn he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

President Murphy of the Chicago
Cubs has signed Edward Mack, the
star pitcher of Syracuse university.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

Novacek is out of the game with a
bum leg, caused by collision at first
base in Sundays game. His injury
is a slight one. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

fries. Two base hitSTennant. Bases
on ballsvOff Railing, 6 off Lauder
milk. 2. Struck out-By Railing, 4 :;
by Laudermilk. 6; by Bittrolff, /.
Stolen bases-Scharnweber, Hughes
Cocash. Umpire-Stickney
Rabbits Went Up in Eighth.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June Fox
held Clinton without a hit until the
eighth, when Nye's double, Smiths
single and three errors gave Clinton
three runs and the game. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
With Ball Players

Cecil Weisenberger has been farmed
by Springfield to Canton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

/ SStl Uttl Ihtu
by Springfield to Canton.
| President Murphy of the Chicago
Cubs has signed Edward Mack, the
star pitcher of Syracuse university.
| NOvacek is out of the game with a
bum leg, caused by collision at first
base in Sundays game. His injury
is slight one.
| Davy Crockett has joined Freeport
Kaphan, formerly with Clinton, and
sold to Burlington, has been trans
ferred TO Rockford.
Hoffman has been pu; back at third
| by Decatur, as Barkwell does not
quite fill the bill. The latter is fig
ured on as a backstop for next year
| Dubuque arrived today and is play
ing at the Island City park this after
noon. The team is here two days
land then Rock Island jumps to Cedar
Rapids.
Bloomington has returned Pitchers
Jokerst and Salisbury to Springfield
They were loaned for two weeks
while the Bloomer team was short of
twirlers.
Bourcher, the catcher, was located
today. He has not left ST. Louis but
wired he would start for Rock Island
at once. How he has been putting in
the time the last three days was not
stated.
The Argus does not print anony-
nous communications, especially from
knockers on the ball team. This is to
. explain the reason that certain COM
munications received recently have
not appeared.
1t is said that the management of
the New York Giants is after Pitcher
Steiger of Springfield and it is prob
l able he will be asked to report at
l once, as the New York staff has been
all shot to pieces.
!. Decatur has deal on to sell Harry
1 Swain to Lincoln. He has made a
I bad start in the Three-Eye league and
s would probably work better in the
6 western. Besides, Decatur does not
) need his services
z Three-Eye league Decoration day re
) ceipts show total of $2,195.15, OF
which Peoria drew s6742o; Dubuque
S569.75; Rock Island, $521.20; Bloom
t. ington, $3.50. After subtracting the
/ leagues share, each club nets s246.95
8 which is $40 less than last year.
81 Umpire Setley tackled a few fine!
70 on the Dubuque players Sunday as {
IS result of the chewing match following
- the play upon which Manager Cook:
Is protest was sustained. Manager Row
land, Captain Genins. Jack Carr, Larry
Lejeune and Tim O'Brien were al
mulcted.
Bobbie Cox, the old time Rock Is
land ball player who OBLIGATED as UNI
pire at the Elks game Sunday wit
n. such success, has gone to Decatu
to work at his trade as stone cutter an
where he has propositions to hold tn
indicator regularly in amateur an,
semi-pro games.
President LOTUS yesterday hottie,
Monte Mcfarland of Decatur, the fol-
mer manager, that he had been al
pointed as umpire. 1t is presumed h
will displace Stickney. Mcfarland
popular as manager and ball playe
and he has many friends all over tn
circuit who will join in the hope h
will make good.
Peoria fans who went to Blooming
NJ ton to see their team walloped Sunda;
are sore on the town. 1t seems tina
the visiting delegation bought bu
lseats and rooted loyalty. When tn
tide turned against them. however
1.-THE Bloomington fans SO far forge
their hospitality as to start a bon
D. bardment of cushions. peanuts an
n everything hui pop bottles. Polio
Iwere called in to prevent a riot.