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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-05
Career of T. Estrada Palma.

The career of It Estrada Palma has
been stormy, and his unceasng efforts for
the betterment of his country have caus-
cd him to be named the George Wash
ington of Cuba.
Born in Bayamo, Cuba. he went to
Spain while young man and studied
law al the University of Seville, out
never practiced. Returning to his native
land, he took part in. the revolt OF 1858
1878 against the Spanish rule
1t was in the early days. ofethis revolu-
ton that an event occurred which caused
him to forever forsake allegiance To the
flag of Spain and which made him one of
the most uncompromisiBg enemies of
that country in Cuba. His mother. Tor
whom he entertained an even unusual de-
gree of affection, was captured by the
Spanish authorities and was starved TO
death.
BY her death Palma fell heir to her
vast estates. which the Spaniards con-
iiscsted.
Palma was elected president of the Gu
ban republic in 1871 but was almost i'm
mediatefy. captured by the Spanish and
was imprisoned until the cessation of hos
tiities in the following year
When released he was informed that it
would he better for him to leave the coun-
try, and accordingly he went TO Hon.
duras. where he became a teacher and
was later appointed postmaster general.
He married daughter of President Guar
dlold there
Made Home in New York.
Later he came to this country and set
tied in Central Valley, Orange county. n.
" where ne taught school.
AT the time of the last outbreak in Cuba
Palma was named as the delegate of Cuba
in the United States and was Instrumental
in creating sympathy for the struggling
country In the United States.
When the Maine was blown up in IIa
vana harbor February -, 1898. and the
wave of.indignation which later engulfed
the domains OF King T1fonso in the war
which cost Spain her sway in eastern wa
ters swept over this country Palma was
frequently consulted by President Mckin-
ley as 10 the best measures TO be adopted
Ia force Spain from Cuba.
Throughout the war he remained in this
country and when peace was declared he
went TO Cuba as the first president of the
new republic this being the second time
that he had held that office.
He was inaugurated May %, 1892 and
held office until the revolt which caused
Tor the second time the presence of Amer
lean authority ON the island. Since his
enforced retirement from the office of
president he had been living at Santiago,
where yesterday his long career for lib
erty and freedom closed with his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-05

in that instant somebody saw what was
going to happen. With a quick, warning
cry he made a leap from the planks to
the solid steel beams of the building
There was rending and tearing above,
and just as the last man leaped in to
safety the derrick crashed down, bearing
with it the scaffold and part of the stone.
One empty. GREATNESS moment, then a
dust came slowly drifting upward to the
group of tiny men still clinging to the
Orders. For a moment longer nobody
moved. Then some one broke the spell
with husky laugh, another gave an
explosive halloo-and the gang set about
repairing the damage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-05
A Forbidden Weapon.
From the London Globe.

FROM the LOnuon Hlooe.
Every traveller knows that there are
certain restrictions upon the introduction
of arms into foreign countries. Among
the weapons which it is forbidden to take
into France is the ''tromblon,' which is
expressly mentioned in the penal code
as weapon the carrying and sale OF
which is not allowed. And yet the 'trom-
blon'' is not firearm which is commonly
used nowadays, for IL is nothing else than
the blunderbuss. weapon which old carl
catures show to have been carried by
the guards Of coaches as protection
aginst highwaymen and to have been
hung over his fireplace by John Bull at
the time of the scare Of a Nacoleouic in
vasion a hundred years ago. The blum
derbuss had flint lock. short barrel
and muZZle like trumpet, the bell
mouth being designed to scatter the slugs
with which the primitive piece was
charged. Any one who buys one at an
old curiosity shop had better take care
how he Introduces it into France. for the
penalty for doing so is a fine of 200 francs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-05

the fingers and toes A girdle encircles
the waist. consisting of from ten to twen-
ty strings of beads. of ebony, ivory, coral,
silver and gold. Perfumes are much used.
Both sexes anont the skin with vegete BILE
oils; butter and fat. to defend them from
the stings and bites of mosquitoes, flies
and other insects. a custom which pre-
walls throughout the continent of Africa,
the origin of which is traditional
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-05

were created against them, and for IA
time they were practically unstable in
the English markets. There has been
reaction and the recent investigation by
the English authorities. showing the high
quality of the American product in COM
parison with that made at home, will
tend inevitably to popularize the Ameri-
can brands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-05
ESTRADA PALMA DEAD
Former President of Cuba VIC
tim of Pneumonia.
END COMES IN SANTIAGO
Gov. Magoon Sends Train to Garry
Son and Secretary.
STORMY CAREER OF PATRIOT
Forsook Allegiance to Spain When
Captured Mother Was Starved
to Death.

HAVANA. November Word has been
received here that T. Estrada Palma, first
president of free Cuba. died last night
in Santiago province. of pneumonia. COM
plcated with other diseases.
Senior Palma death was expected hour
~ throughout the day by his Havana
friends, following the receipt yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-05
Small Game.
From PUCK.

From 1'urk.
Paw
"Uhy.
Paw. if faith will move mountain
why won't il remove a wart?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-05

Mature plans well for mankind's
needs
Il should say so. What could be mora
convenient than ears to hook spectacle
over?'-kansas City Journal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-05
'irst President of the Cuban Republic.

morning of message by one of his sons,
who is in the city, summoning him to his
fathers bedside.
Later in the day word was received
from the provincial governor of San
tiago that the erstwhile president of the
republic was sinking and that his phys-
clans had given up hope.
on receipt of d telegram from Santiago
announcing the probable fatal Illness of
eX-President Palma, Gov. Magoon gave
orders for a special train To leave for
thai city at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The train carried as passengers Senior
Paima's son. Tomas, and tAe eX-presi
dents former secretary, George y. Belt.
the, latter proceeding to- SeHor Palma $;
bedside as the personal representative of
Gov. Magoon. -, =
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-11-13
way and had put the rifle back in its
place. Mrs. Murray Immediately

way and had put the rifle back in its
place. Mrs. Murray Immediately
notified the officers.
Frank Bushaway. the elght,year-old
brother Of the boy who was killed, ran
to his home and told of the tragedy.
According to his story, the boys
quarreled and young Murray started
for the house, declaring that he
would fix him. He went into the
house and returned in a few minutes
with the rifle.
He was not strong enough to lift the
rifle to his shoulder, but shot While
holding the weapon by his side The
bullet penetrated the Bushaway lad s
jugular vein, and shattered the back
bone, causing instant death.
When questioned by the coroner,
Ralph admitted the shooting and de-
clared that the boys had been teasing
him and that the Bushaway boy hit
him with a brick. He was taken into
custody and IS being kept in the home
of the sheriff pending the inquest,
which will be held Monday morning
at 10 O'Clock.
The Murray boy is said to be
was arrested on the charge of entering
the house Of neighbor and stealing
revolver, but the case was dropped.
Eddie Crowley, eight years of age.
says he told Ralph not to shoot:
Crowley walked over to where
Bushaway lay and said, sob, Ralph,
you have shot him. Then he started
on a run for his home.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-11-13
Origin cf the Postal System.


The wonderful postal system, which
has reached cut until it :udes every
country OH the face Of the earth, had
its beginning in the mind of an ingen-
ious Frenchman.
In 1865. early in the reign of Louis
XIV, NJ. de Velayer established pri-
vate penny post. Boxes were set up at
the street corners for the reception of
letters and Offices were opened in va
rious quarters of Paris. Collections
We're made once day from the street
boxes, followed many hours later by a
single delivery, and thus the. first post
office in the world was established.
NJ. de Velayer was SO greatly encOur-
aged by the success. of his enterprise
that in order to develop it still further
he printed certain forms of billets or
notes which were intended to cover all
the ordinary requirements Of business
in great towns. These forms contained
blanks which were intended to be filed
up by the pen with such special matter
as might be necessary to complete the
writer's object. The idea at once be-
came popular, and the printed forms
accompanied the expansion Of the post
nj service throughout the larger cities
OF France, and It was many years b;
fore they fell into disnRo
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-11-13
MURDERS PLAYMATE
Ten-year-o old Lad is Shot
and Instantly Killed AZ
ter Quarrel

Brainerd, Mimi, Nov. John
Bushaway, Jr., the ten year-old son
of John Bushaway of West Bralnerd,
was instantly killed this afternoon by
Ralph Murray, the ten-year. old son
of a nelghbor.
The boys had quarreied, and Murray
went to the house and got Mr..
Murray's rifle and loaded it, and shot
Bushaway in the throat, killing him
instantly.
The only witness to the crime was
Frank Bushaway, an eight year old
brother of the victim.
The Murray boy, after being taken
to the Jail, was very unconce1ned, the
matr0n says, and went to sleep early,
apparently taking the matter little to
heart. According to neighbors and
Others, he is said to be almost a
degenerate.
The two Bushaway boys were piling
brush across the street from the
Murray home when the tragedy
occurred. The shooting grew out of
childish pickering.
:, Bushaway and younger brother
and a lad named Eddie Crowley had
been playing together, and they
quarreled. According to the story told
by Mrs. Eugene Murray, the mother
of the lad who did the shooting, she
had called her son and the Crowley
boy into the house to stop the quarrel,
but afterwards had gone to neigh
boris house. She was absent from the
house about ten minutes, and upon her
return she says that she met the
Crowley boy running home, crying.
She asked what was the matter but
he did not stop to answer. When she
reached home she found that Ralph
had got down his fathers So calibre
automatic rifle, and had shot Busha-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-11-13

Mrs. W. II. Hall gave hen party
to her friends Thursday afternoon, of
last week, and all had cacklng good
time. All present wore something to
represent some particular variety Of
hens and some time was given over to
guessing what particular brand of hen
each was. The game of progressive
five hundred was played, and at the
close of the afternoon delicious dishes
of chicken food were served. r.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-11-13

St. Cloud has seventeen cases of
diphtheria, which are being looked
after by the authorities of that CITY,
and it IS hoped to curtail the spread
of the disease.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-11-13

= Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Hammerbeck,
who were residing in Minneapolis,
conducting restaurant at Midway,
have discontinued same and and re-
turned here.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-11-13

Miss Mabel Berg, elder daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Berg of this city,
has gone down to st. Paul to attend
the st. GATHERINGS academy during
the present term. -.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-11-13

Bert Cheeley of Morrill, has been
chosen as petit juror for the November
term Of United States court opening at
WinOna November II.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-11-13

Miss Lillian Berg of Pierz, who
held positions as stenographer for the
Merchants State Bank and the Giant
Grip Horseshoe company, has resigned
the positions and returned home.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-11-13

Mrs. John Kerich has received,
through George Gerritz, the local
record keeper for the Maccabees, So, 600
in payment of the life insurance
policy carried by the late John
Kerich. >A
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-11-13

Ernest; Where will you take your
commercial course, John2 At the
Little Falls Business College to be
sure. Why don't you send for their
catalog?
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Gillis and
daughter of Minneapolis visited here
few days as guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
p. w. Blake.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-11-13

Drs. N. W. and j. P. Chance, Thos.
Monahan, E. 8. Tanner and Del Le-
Blanc came in Saturday from hunt
ing trip. with total Of eighty-two
ducks to their credit. ~
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-11-13

A number of the successful candi-
dates for Offices were serenaded by the
city band Thursday evening Of last
week. The band received liberal con-
tributions tor their trouble.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-11-13
LIBRARY REPORT:

DR.. E. D. Jones, osteopethist,
will be at the Buchanan Hotel each
Monday and Friday afternoons
room 8.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-11-13
81! IS IS |s}5E!A|
Little Falls Pro-
=. duce Co.
The name that stands for quail,

Our new meat market is now
in full operation at 109-1l1
Second St. Me-.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. F.. B. Crowley,
formerly of this city, came down from
Winnipeg the latter part of last week
for visit here enroute to Wisconsin,
where they will visit with relatives.
They will make their home at Rainy
River after January 1st
&. 0. Brannen, who was on a trip
through Wisconsin, Michigan and
Illinois in the interests of the Giant
Grip Horsehose company, returned
home the latter part Of last week, hav7.
ing placed q large number Of good
orders for the factory's product of
horseshoes and calks. -
Dana Brown suffered the loss of one
of his dray horses Monday noon. On
being unhitched one of the horses
went into the barn, the other froliced
about and then went into the barn,
dropping to the floor dead. The horse
had not shown any signs of illness.
and 1T is thought that 1T burst blood
vessel.
Report of school No. 8 in district
No. s. for the month ending Oct. 90.
Enrolment II
Average attendance 10
Days taught 10 IL
Henry Posch was perfect IN spelling
for entire month. Those entitled g
certificates Of perfect attendance were.
Henry Posch, Nett1e Schubert David
Ethyl = lamb, teacher.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-19

Those citizens of Tempe and com- munity who are interested in the well fare of the valley and this section of it in particular, should make it point to attend the mass meeting this even- ing in the council chambers. The meet ing has been called for the purpose of organizing a chamber of commerce. something that Tempe has needed for years and which, if properly conducted will be of immense value to the town. Tempe is one of the best towns In the west; 1t has Inducements to offer in vestors that can not be surpassed any where but the world don't know this. That is one of the purposes of organ izing a chamber of commerce-to get these facts before the public in a terse and attractive manner. It is the duty of every man interested in the growth of Tempe to attend this meet ing tonight and lend his aid and sup port to the organization of the cham Der Of commerce.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-19
FACTS AND FIGURES
A Few instances of Rate Discrimina- ton Presented to Canal
 Shareholders

At the meeting of the Tempe Canal company held Monday afternoon a representative of the Maricopa County Commercial club presented for the con- sideration of the farmers and business men present a few facts and figures relating to lthe difference in rates be- tween the valley and outside points in shipping out stock and products and also the rates on things shipped into the valley. As outlined by the repre- sentative of the association, it is the purpose of the Commercial club to present these determinations in fair and square manner to the railroads in the hope that they will be adjusted. Some of the instances related Monday showed plainly that the valley is at disadvantage in that 1t has to pay more for articles than California points do and the point of shipment of these things is nearer to the valley than the points west. In many cases freight rates are less to California points from eastern points than they are to this place. The same is true in shipping from the valley. Figures quoted at the Monday meeting show that in some instances t costs more for an Arizona product to be shipped to an eastern market than. it does to ship the same thing from California point. though the difference in mile age may be as much as 800 miles. It was stated that eggs and butter can be shipped from Topeka. Kansas to Prescott cheaper than they can bs shipped from the valley. A sharehold-
 lnsTe~ experience in shipping stated that it is cheaper to ship a carload of cattle from Fl Paso, Texas to Los Angeles.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-19
K. p. BANQUET
Given Monday Night in the Hall of
 That Order

The Knights of Pythias, Da- mon / Lodge. No. 19 of Mesa. met in regular session in their hall. G. E.. Swenson. formerly foreman of con- struction work on the dam at Roose- welt was initiated in the first degree.
 After the initiation. an elaborate banquet was enjoyed by the members and visiting Knights. Covers were laid for fifty and it is needless to say that there were no vacant seats. as each and every guest reported for du- ty. Mayor J. B. Loper acted as toast master for the occasion. Appropriate responses were made by Dr. Moore and Charles P. Mullens of Tempe, Rev. J. A. Crouch, pr. Chandler J. G. Spangler and Dr. J. F. Drane of this place.
 Many members of other lodges of this order were in attendance. Among them were about twenty from Tempe.
 A good time was the watchword for the evening. The visitors unanimous ly voted the Mesa K. P's. excellent hosts and entertainers.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-19

promise of being an event of much importance and great preparations are being made for it. So much for the militia.
 In the afternoon at two o'clock Tenn pes new band will make its first pub lie appearance and will give d concert of an hours length. Since it's organi- zation a few months ago, the band has made good headway. The members of it have worked hard and faithfully and have accomplished results. The band realizes that it has been through the liberality of the citizens that what has been done was made possible and will take occasion on the 22nd, to show it's appreciation of these favors by the concert.
 Immediately following the band con- cert there win be a base ball game at the Normal grounds between the Nor mai team and the High school team. These two have met once before this
Arizona republican., 1908-02-19
pEckER.HERNpoN MARRIAGE

Mrs. CapitOla Decker, of La Junta Colorado, and s. L. Herndon of the same place, were quietly united in marriage on Monday evening last Rev. J. A. Crouch. pastor of the Methodist church, officiated.
 The wedding ceremony was perform ed at the home of Mir and Mrs. J. F. Diamond. Mrs. Herndon being sis ter of the latter. Only the immedi- ate members of the family were pres ent.
 The bride, who is charming and bright young woman. has been on a visit to her sister for the past three months. and during this time has made many friends among the young folks of Mesa. The groom is car in- spector for the Santa Fe system at the local shops in La Junta. j. The happy couple will leave some time during the week for a bridal trip to cities in southern California. Upon their. return MT. and Mrs. Herndon will take up their residence in La Junta.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-19
MESA
PRODUCE RoWERs' ASSN.
as Mailed 800 Copies of Instructive
 Circulars to Trade

The Mesa Produce Growers Asso- ciation. through its secretary. Charles F. Jones, is today mailing 500 copies of a circular letter which is of much in- terest to all growers of produce throughout the valley. Besides the body of the letter being valuable, the margin contains information regard ing the time when vegetables and fruit is ready for market in this section of the country.
 The letter in part. reads as follows:
 To the Trade: The Mesa Produce Growers Association is an organiza- tion recently effected among produce growers and market gardeners in Mesa and vicinity. The object of this letter Is to let you know that there is such an organization and that you may know more of us.
 The climatic conditions are such here that vegetables ripen every month throughout the year. We have no snow and little frost. This is an irrigation country with three hundred and fifty days of sunshine throughout the year.
 Intensive farming with an abund- ance of vegetables growing is becom- ing the rule in the Salt River valley. We are going to find market for all the produce We can grow Do you want to get in touch with us?
 Yours truly,
 Mesa Produce Growers Association.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-19
ODDS AND ENDS

William P. Crump of Phoenix was a business visitor on the southside yes- terday.
 The sale of the Leslie Stewart prop erty in Farmers addition to J. H. Net tie of Globe is reported.
 Ed w. Hodges of Yuma spent yes terday here and last evening shipped car of fat cattle to that place.
 Mrs. T. A Smith of Denver, Celo- rado is registered at the Casa Loma.
 The Woman's Mission Circle of the Baptist church will meet tomorrow af- ternoon at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. w F. Geach. Subject: Educational Mis- sions." Lender, Miss Mollie Cooper. A good attendance is desired.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-19
WILLARD MEMORIAL SERVICES.

A memorial service in honor of the great temperance worker. Frances F. Willard. was held on Monday after noon last at the home of Mrs. w. A. Kimball. The superintendent of Moth CTS Meetings had charge of the pro- gram. This meeting was also made a memoriam of Dr. Mary Wood Allen, who was the instigator of the Moth CTS Meetings. The opening address was delivered by Mrs. Hutchinson. The program was along the line of mothers work and the ground was well covered by highly instructive pa pers read by members. The program was interspersed with instrumental and vocal selections. At the close light refreshments were served. Between % and 90 members were present.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-19
TEMPE
WAsHiNGToN's BIRTHDAY
4 Band Concert, Militia Drill and
 Shoot and a Baseball Game

There will be quite a program Of
 entertainment in Tempe on Saturday, Washington's birthday. Tempe will do honor to the memory of ''The Father of His Country" in an informal but at the same time pleasant manner. In the forenoon at ten o'clock C Company, N. G. A will hold parade and in spection and during the day at the target range across the river there will be a shoot in which team represent ing each company in the valley and the staff will participate. This gives