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The Washington bee., 1908-08-01

lOr being approached by the manly
fellow offered many objections. That
he had nothing against the strong char
acteT of the man was evident
But the old ironsides had made up
his mind that none of his daughters
should ever marry into the army. He
said that ne had nothing but the
kindliest feeling for the boy but he
knew so much of the trials and dis
tresses Of a soldiers wife and family
that he was averse to the whole thing.
But the favOrite daughter Of the fort
was not as mild as she appeared to be.
Taking the matter into her own hands,
and having something of the decision
OF character of her father. life some
how suddenly became miserable to the
old man How, he could never tell.
But everything went wrong. Too bad
that the soldiers were cursed and
blamed for the state of affairs.
Everybody knew what was the mat.
ter except the poor, boycotted colonel.
Finally the girl approached her father
and argued the case with him. There
was not a spot on the life of the man
she loved.
THAT makes It all the harder, don't
you see, girl? If he Was a rascal
would throw him in th. river and be
done with him. No, VIA / have said
shall stand You shall not marry any
soldier"
The poor girl had to report nothing
doing" at the next tryst.
Many are the stories of the elope-
ment One is that he compelled an
Indian to row them down to Turkey
river on the Iowa side and that there
they we're married. Another is that
they went to St Louis and that the
colonel heard of them there, and had
them brought back
The young man most interested in
the matter is likely to know best about
the interesting affair. and these are his
words:
a boat about leaving the DOusman
wharf for st. Louis was chosen by US.
and when Miss Taylor was ready she
came aboard, accompanied by Mrs. Nc
Rec, and We took passage to st. Louis
II resigned my commission in the
army and Miss Taylor and were mar
ried at the home Of the eldest sister of
Gen. Zachary Taylor in Kentucky, in
the presence Of the generals two sis
ter's, but without his knowledge or
consent"
The estrangeuent was not straight
ened during the lifetime Of Mrs JEFF
ferson Davis. Sic died Of malaria in
1885 and was buried in the Davis
burying ground, lear Baya Sara, La
In the spring Cf 1S45 Mr. Davis met
Gen. Zachary Taylor by accident in
travel He was somewhat nervous as
to what his reception would be like.
The prospective president received
him cordially, however, and expressed
his warm appreciation Of him as q man
and a soldier
saSN Nsza.- -
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"a
CHINESE PIGEON WHISTLES.
Queer contrivanees by Which Aerial
Concerts Are Produced.

Among the curious objects included
In the Chinese collection recently OBJ
tanned for the American Museum OF
Natural History by DR.. Berthold Lau-
fer are samples of the whistles by
means of which music-loying Chine %
obtain pleasing melodies from docks
OF pigeons whose tails are adorned
with the contrivances.
The Chinese lover of birds does not
always confine his pets to cages. When
he goes for walk he may take bird
with him, carrying it on stick TO
which one OF its feet is fastened by q
thread long enough to allow 1t free
dom of motion. Where the shade Of 8
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Of the National Education association,
has been superintendent of the Ne
nOmOnie school system and Stout
training schools since 1903. He has
been a teacher or superintendent Of
schools since 1873, the year following
his graduation from Milton college,
his work having been at Sheboygan.
Oshkosh. Milwaukee and Menomonie
Mr.. Harvey was born in New Hamp-
shire In 184S and has lived in Wis
consin SIS years All his life. except
ing Eve years, when he was engaged
in the practice of law and in manufac-
turing, has been devoted TO education
al work. He has been president of
the Wisconsin Teachers association
and of the library department of the
National Educational association and
at the head Of the supertntendence de-
partmsnt of the National Educational
association. He succeeds Edwin G
Cooley of Chicago as president Of the
association.
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WISCONSIN MAN IS CHOSEN.
Lorenzo D. Harvey New Head of Ma.
tional Education Association.

Menominie, Wis.-LorenZo Dow Har-
vey, who has been elected president
The Washington bee., 1908-08-01
NEW PRESIDENT OF PANAMA.
Senor Domingo ObaIdia Elected to
Succeed Amador.

Washington.-Seno Don Jose Do
mingo de Obaldla, who has been
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Washington-AIl flags made here
after for the use of the government
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NEW STAR FOR AMERICAN FLAG

Since July I Emblem Contains Forty
Six in the Field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-29

MY orders, Mr.. Slade." said Captain
Parkinson, with quiet dignity.
.'Of course, sir. I beg your pardon"
returned the other. But you say you
saw the light again?'
1.-THE first night they were out" said
Barnett in low voice.
Then your second crew is with your
first crew." said Slade shakily. And
they're with Thrackles and Pull and
Solomon and many another black
hearted scoundrel and brave seaman.
Down there"
He pointed underfoot. Captain Park
tnson rose and went to his cabin. Slade
rose, too, but his knees were unsteady.
He tottered. and but for the swift aid
Of Barnetts arm would have fallen.
"Overdone," said DR.. Trendon, with
some irritation Cost you something
In strength. Foolish performance. Turn
in now"
Slade tried to protest. but the surgeon
would not hear of it and marched him
incontinently to his berth Returning
Trendon reported, with growls of dis
content, that his patient was in fever
Couldn't expect anything else he
fumed. Pack of human Interrogation
points bounding him all over the
place"
What do you think of his storyP"
asked Forsythe
The grizzled surgeon drew out ci-
gar, lighted it, took three deliberate
puffs. turned it about, examined the
ash end with concentration, and re-
piled:
MANS telling a straight story"
you think it's all true?" cried For
sythe
"Humphr grurted the other. "He
thinks it's all true"
An orderly appeared and knocked at
the captains cabin.
BEG pardon, SIR they heard him
say. Mr.. Carter would like to know
| how close in to run. Volcanoes acting
up pretty bad, sir"
Captain Parkinson went on deck, fol
| lowed BY the rest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-29

livelineSS. Whoever had set it there
had accurately chosen the highest
available point on that side of the is
land, the spot of all others where 1t
would make good its signal to the eye
of any chance farer upon those ship
less seas. For the staff Il ten foot sap
ling, finely polished. served. mound
of rock slabs supported it firmly. Upon
the cloth itself was no design. 1t was
of a dull black, the hue of SCOT Cap
tain Parkinson. standing Il few yards
off, viewed it with disfavor.
"Furl that flag" he ordered.
Congdon, the cockswain of the gig,
stepped forward and began to work
at the fastenings. Presently he turned
grinning face to the captain, who
was scanning the landscape through
his glass.
"Beggin' your pardon, SIR he said.
"Well, what is it?" demanded Cap
tain Parkinson.
Begin your pardon, sir, that amt
rightly no flag. That's what you
might rightly call q garment, sir It's
an undershirt. beggin' your pardon"
BLACK understands a new one to
me-" muttered Trendon.
mo, sir; it amt rightly black.
Look"
Wrenching the object from its fas-
Jennings, he tapped it violently. A
cloud of sooty dust, beaten out, spread
about his face. With a strangled cry
the sailor cast the shirt from him and
rolled in agony upon the ground.
| You fooi.'' cried Trendon. Stand
back, all of you"
Opening his medicine case, he bent
over the racked sufferer. Presently
the man sat up, pale and abashed.
That's how poisonous volcanic gas
is" said the surgeon to his command
ing officer "Only inhaled remnants
of the dust too"
"An ill outlook for the man were
seeking" the captain unused.
Dead if he's anywhere on this high
land" declared Trendon. Lets lool
at his fiagpole."
He examined the staff. "Came from
the beach," he pronounced. "Wate
worn. HIM! Maybe he amt so deat
either"
81 don't quite follow you, DR.. Tren
DON"
'Why, l guess our man has figures
this thing all out Brought this pol
up from the beach to plant it here
/ Why? Because this was the best OF
seryation point. No good as a perms
nent residence. though. Planted tn
flag and went back"
why didn't We see him ON tn
beach, thenY'
did you notice a cave around to th
north? Good refuge in case of fumes.
ITS worth trying" said the captain
putting up his glass.
Hold on, sir! What's this? Here
!. something. Look here"
Trendon pointed to a small bit {
wood rather neatly carved to the shar
. of an indicatory finger and dashed ,
the staff at the height of a.. mans fac
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-29

"And set up the sign Of their shop"
added Barnett.
IF they stuck to their flag-goodby,"
observed Tendon grimly.
DIR Trendon," said Captain Parkin-
son. you will arm yourself and go
with me in the gig to make landing"
Yes, sir" responded the surgeon.
"Mr. Barnett"
Eyes. sir"
should we be Overtaken by the va
Dor while on the highland and be I'M
able to get back to the beach. you are
to send no rescuing party up there I'M
til the air has cleared
But. sir. may we not
"Do you understand
Yes, SIR
''In case of an attack you will at
once send in another boat with how
| itzer."
Yes. sir"
CDR. Trendon, will you see Mr.. Slade
and inquire of him the best point for
| landing?"
Trendon hesitated.
|
| him with us?' pursued the command
| ing officer.
IF he is reused now, even for a mo-
ment, / won't answer for the conse-
quences, sir" said the surgeon bluntly
| Surely you can have him point out
Il landing place." said the captain.
ION your responsibility" returned
|
Opiate now
BE it So" said Captain Parkinson
after q time.
Going in, they saw no sign of life
along the shore. Even the birds had
deserted it. For the time the volcano
seemed to have pretermitted its &C
| tivity. Now and again there was {
spurtle of smoke from the cone, fol
lowed by subterranean growlings, but
on the whole, the conditions were reas
surfing
Penny pop-pinwheel of a volcano
anyhow" remarked Trendon disparag
ingly. Real man size eruption would
have wiped the whole thing off the
map first whack."
AS they drew IN II became apparen
that they must scale the cliff from TIT
boat. Farther to the south opened on
a wide cove that suggested easy beach
Ing. but over it hung a cloud of steam
Lava pouring down." said Trendon
Fortunately at the point where I'M
cliff looked easiest the seas ran low
Ropes had been brought. After SOM
dainty maneuvering two of the sailor
gained foothold and slung the ropes S
that the remainder of the disembarka
ton was simple. Nor was the ascen
of the cliff harsh task. Half an hou
after the landing the exploring part
stood on the summit of the hill. wher
the black flag waved over scene Q
utter desolation. The vegetation wa
: withered to pallid rags; even the TIMES
wedding in the rock crevices had bee
lpoisoned by the devastating blast.
In the midst of that deathiy seen
the flag seemed instinct with sinlste
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-29
The others clustered around.

The others clustered around.
"Oh, the deviIr' cried Trendon. sit
must have got twisted. It's pointing
straight down."
Strange performance" said the cap
tain. However, since it points thai
way, heave aside those rocks. men"
The first slab lifted brought TO light
a corner of cardboard. This on closer
examination proved TO be the cover of
a book. The rocks rolled right and
left, and as the flagstaff, deprived of its
support, tottered and fell the trove
was dragged forth and handed TO the
captain. While the ground Jared with
occasional tremors and the mountain
pNffed forth its vaporous threats he
and the surgeon. seated on rock. gave
themselves with complete absorption
to the reading
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-29

lVER the wardroom of the VOL
VERNE had fallen silence. 1t
IN held after Slade had finished.
Captain Parkinson, stiff and
erect in his chair, staring fiXedly at 4
spot two feet above the reporters head,
seemed to weigh as a judge weighs the
facts so picturesquely set forth. DR..
Trendon, his sturdy frame half in
shadow, had slouched far down into
himself Only the regard of his keen
eyes fixed upon SHADES face unwaver-
ingly and a bit anxiOusly showed that
he was thinking of the narrator as
well as of the narrative. The others
had fallen completely under the spell
of the tale. They sat as children in a
theater, absorbed, forgetful of the
world around them, wrapped in more
vivid element At the close they stir
red and blinked, half daZed by the abb
rupt fall of the curtain.
Slade had told his story with fire,
with something of passion even. Now
he felt the sharp reflex. He muttered
uncertainty beneath his breath and
glanced from one to another of the cir.
cled faces.
That's ALL" he said unsteadily.
There passed through the group q
stir and murnur. Some one broke
into sharp coughing. Chairs. showed
back, grated on the floor
"WelI, of all the extraordinary be
gan n voice ruminatingly and broke of
short as If abashed at its own infrac
ton of the silence.
That's ALL repeated Slade, note
of insistence in his voice. "Why DOM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-29

Fourteenth avenue and Thirty-first
street, Rock Island. Ill Old pine S63-Y.
Lame and interfering horses a special
ty. Horses sent for and delivered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-29
CHAPTER XXNI.

LIVER the wardroom of the VOL
VERNE had fallen Il silence. 1t
held after Slade had finished.
Captain Parkinson, stiff and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-29
CHAPTER XXVII.

M EELING the way forward, the
n cruiser was soon caught in a
maze of cross currents. Hither
- and tbjthar Sba was horne a
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
WEEKLY WEATHER BULLETIN.

The weather during the past wee
averaged about normal over the State.
although there was large range in both
the temperature and the precipitation.
The week opened cool with showers fall
ing IN the eastern sections, but the
weather had cleared by the following
day, The temperature rose steadily I'M
til Friday and Saturday the 10th and
llth, which were the warmest days of
the present season. The maximum
temperature on those days ranged from
30 degrees to 9G degrees During Sat
urday night and Sunday the weather be-
came cooler ana at the close of the week
the temperature was moderate
Although there were scattered show.
ers and IA local thunderstorm on several
days during the week, the percentage of
sunshine was high The rainfall was
very unevenly distributed over the State,
being heavy in portions of the central
section and generally light in the north
west and southwest portions.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
HOME COMING" CELEBRATION.

A Home Coming" is being arranged
for former residents-those who were
born or reared in the county and those
who now are living lsewhere-for the
week the County Fair is to be held,
August q, 2G, q and 2S, and, in addi
ton to the many attractions that the
Fair will have for former residents of
the county, there will be special provi-
sions made for their reception and en-
tertainment in the city of Manitowoc
and at the Fair grounds, where hall
or tent will be provided for the home
corners to meet the friends of other days
and exchange greetings and at the same
time be present at reunion of Old Set
tiers who will gather to receive and
welcome them. The occasion is certain
to be a pleasant one and one long to be
remembered.
The sentiment which makes the
'home coming" celebration popular is
nicely expressed in the following from
the Milwaukee Free Press Deep down
in the heart there is chord that seldom
fails to thrill at mention of the simple
word, home. A tie closer than binds
Elks, Odd Fellows, or members of pa
triotic and genealogical societies seems
to exist between those who played in
childhood together and enjoyed the
kindly offices of neighbors in country
town. All who were born in the same
place are related, if not by blood then
by a common stock of memories and as
sociations, and by n Kindness that eX.
tends to those who inherited the same
by birth though of a different day and
generation. Some one with an under.
standing of human nature evolved the
idea of old home week, an idea that in
stantly became popular as an occasion
for old friends and neighbors to get to-
gether for the renewal of early friend
ships, the knitting up of loosened ties,
the quickening of dear associations In
New England, whss@ : the scheme was
first put in practice, it was success
from the start From the length and
breadth of the continent they gathered
meetings OF the clans were planned for
the same time, Pixies, Wings, Chases
and other New England tribes holding
family reunion; and in Chester, Salem,
New Boston and other New England
towns, all replete with history, aud all
the birth place of men and women of
force and character who had become,
many of them, successful and distin.
guished in the world, the wanderers
gathered gladly again in the old home
like children about mothers knee"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

The Civil Service Commission an
nounces competitive examination to be
held on Saturday, August 1st for the
following positions Chief Engineer for
state institutions. One position now
vacant must be filled as result of this
examination. Salary 800 month and
house. Electrician: An important pos
ition is likely to be vacant in the near
future in which event it must be filled
as result of this examination. The
salary has not as yet been determined.
Head fire warden in the department of
the State Board of Forestry. Salary
$1,000. 90 per year and all expenses Du-
ties: to inspect the spark arresters in
use by the railroads and see that all in
fammable material is promptly remov-
ed; to superintend local fire wardens.
Teacher guard at the Green Bay re-
formatory. Age limit 81 to 45. Must
be men of good physique and of robust
health. Salaries range from $50 to $50
q month and maintenance. Candidates
must have had experience as teachers
and must be competent to pass an ex-
animation for a 3rd grade county certifi-
cate or better Persons interested
should address the State Civil Service
Commission, Madison, Wis.
Applications for this examination
must be forwarded not later than July
25th, 1908.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
DOUBLE SOMERSAULTING
AUTOMOBILE.
Ringing Brothers Latest Thriller
Absolute Limit OF Sensation.

Ringing Brothers present this season
in their Worlds Greatest Shows the
most dangerously ingenious act ever
seen under canvas. A daring young
Frenchwoman seats herself in a heavy
steel automobile at the remote top of a
deep, sharp incline, fercely plunges
down the deadly precipice, leaps from
the suspended track thirty feet from the
around, turns two complete somersaults
aud drops thunderingly upon distant
platform, from which it wheels with
lightning velocity into the hippodrome
track. The ably small leap at the end of
fascinating flight down the shuddering
precipice of death, and the triumphant
landing after the terrific double revolu-
ton Of the heavy car, thirllingly demon.
strates the most desperate. blood. curd
ling performance ever witnessed in the
history of the world. Some wonderful
inventions for exploiting the reckless
courage of man have been seen in late
years, but for downright disregard of
natures laws and devilish daring the
perilous ride of this Frenchwoman is the
supreme sensation and greatest thriller
of them all. 1t is impossible to picture
in words the tense, pale faces of the
crowds as they look up toward the cool
driver, who bows and smiles as she seats
herself in the machine of death" The
person who wants to thrill for his money
gets it with emphasis in this game with
destiny, and is sure to go away with a
white face and haunted memory.
The furious flight of the ponderous au.
tomobile down the incline, rs sheer as
the face of a precipice, fearful whirlng
over and over in mid.air, and finishing
flash into the hippodrome track and
safely takes only about three seconds,
but in that brief ticking there is gasp
ing for breath by all beholders. This
staggering deed of nerve and Ingenuity
has created tremendous furore with
the big show, and is the climax of along
list of European novelties and exclusive
features with Ringing Brothers Worlds
Greatest Shows this season.
This wonderful and popular crcus is
to exhibit here Saturday, July 25. Show
day morning at 10 o'clock the splendid
street parade, which is distinguishing
feature Of Ringing Brothers great
show, will leave the circus grounds and
move over the principal business streets.
All of the 1880 people with the show
and $50 beautiful horses and 40 ele
plants, will take part Most of the 1Os
wild animal cages and dens will be
open, and the pomp and luxury of the
worlds royalty will be pictured in ex-
travagant display of decorative float,
radiant costume and adornmepts and
stately parsonage. Fifty clowns provide
amusement. and a score of bands give
e1hilarating spirit to the three mile pro-
cessional display
Performances are to be given at in
the afternoon and at . in the evening.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
MARRIED..

The home of Mrs. O. Torrison on
Michigan avenue in this city was the
scene of pretty wedding Tuesday
evening, the contracting parties being
Miss Agnes NJ Torrison of this city and
Mr.. Charles Crawford Stewart of Chica
go.
The ceremony was performed by the
the Rev. Isaac B. Torrison of Decorah
Iowa, brother of the bride, in the pre-
sence of the members of the two fami-
lies and a few intimate friends. The
house was beautifully decorated with
masses of flowers, palms, ferns and smi-
lax. The bridesmaids were Miss Inga
Bredeson of Deertield, Wis. and Miss
Eleanor Laird of Pittsburg. and Mr.. NJ.
A. Mckinley of Chicago was Mr.. Ste
warts best man, while little Martha
and Oswald Torrison We're the ribbon
bearers
The ceremony Has performed in the
west drawing room and the bridal par
ty entered to Medelssohn's Wedding
March. The bride entered with her
brother, Mr.. Thomas E. Torrison, and
the groom with his best man.
After the ceremony the guests par
took of a wedding dinner in an artistk
cally decorated dining room. Appro.
pirate toasts were given by number,
Rev. Bredeson acting as toastmaster.
Mr.. and Mrs Stewart left later in
the evening for a wedding trip in the
East. The couple will reside in Chica-
go.
The bride is daughter of Mrs. o.
Torrison. She was born and reared in
this city and is q graduate from the
North Side High School and Wellesley
College, Penn. She is an accomplished
young lady and has wide circle of
friends
Mr.. Stewart is d prominent business
man of Chicago. He is associated with
his father in the management of the
Chicago Veneer Door Company of that
city.
The ont of town guests at the wedding
We're; Judge Oscar NJ. Torrison and fam
lily, DR.. George Torrson and family,
William Torrison, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Stewart, parents of the groom, Miss
Ferguson, all of Chicago; Rev A. Bred.
eson and family, Deerheld, Wis; Rev
|. b. Torrison and family, Decorah Ia.
Misses Eleanor and Gertrude Laird of
Pittsburg; Rev and Mrs. John Sundby,
Amherst, Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
GOVERNMENT LAND OPENING
TRIP COUNTY, S. D.

The Government opening of Tripp Co
lands will probably occur about October
1st, when a million acres will be thrown
open to settlement, including some of
the finest agricultural lands in the
West The Rosebud extension of the
Chicago q North Western Ry. is the
only railway line to these lands. See
that your tickets read to Dallas, the
terminus of the North Western, half
mile from the reservation border United
States Land Office will probably be
located here. Send for free descriptive
giving all details about the
land and how to secure quarter sec
ton of it; free on application to any c.
q N. W. ticket agent
Pub. July 8, 16, 23.