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The Washington herald., 1909-06-02

CAIRO, Egypt Nay B.-The government
OF Edward VII OF England imposes its
wiz upon the government OF Abbas II
OF Egypt by means Of an armv Of occu-
patton, some 5000 strong. and several
men-of-war conveniently near 10 Alex
andria- In every essential particular
EgyPt is ruled by England as absolutely
as is Ireland The British make no claim
10 territorial rights in the Valley OF the
Nile. Indeed. they recognize the author
~ or The Khedive, as well as the sha-
dOTy suZerainty OF The Sultan, with full
ceremonial regard The British control
Is masked behind the simple machinery
OF an ordinary consulate general Yet
tie ministers OF state must act as their
British advisers Indicate and the exeCu-
tive cannot exercise any Of the impor-
tant prerogatives OF his station without
The consent Of the British consul gen
eral
England promised a quarter OF a cen
tury ago 10 leave Egypt Al once The
promise was not fulfilled Since that
time the English have declared again
and again, at the insistence OF France,
mat they would withdraw the army
OF occupation" as soon as order was fully
restored IN Egypt. That promise sun
stands. but evacuation Is as far away as
ever. Five years ago the French and
English came 10 an understanding, and
since that tine there has been no power
10 suggest. be il IN ever so mild a man
ner that il was time for the British
70 move on Yet Il is nOt fair 10 con-
denln -perhdi0Us Albion" for its square
mile fever, and 70 accuse the British
OF taking territory without any excuse
on the basis Of the present peculiar con-
Git.on in Egypt When England came 20
Egypt Il was absolutely necessary for
some outside power 10 interfere 10 re-
store order in the country During the
quarter OF a century OF British occu-
pancy the condition Of the Egyptians
has improved 50 materially that il must
be admitted that the English have done
more for the Egyptians than for them
selves
The Washington herald., 1909-06-02

Furthermore, IN the old days. nobody
but the feilaheen and the poorer peo-
pie paid any taxes al all The wealthy
evaded payment by currying favor OF
court, or by bold opposition to author
lty. Under the old regime g professional
tax was imposed upon al persons who
practiced one OF the learned profss-
sions. This was always collected from
the miserable fellah who could not read
OF write. the government declaring that
II was not the states fault that the
man had not educated himself for q pro-
fessionsl career, and thar, therefore, the
state could not be cheated out OF its
Just dues.
The English abolished government by
courbzsh- Under the rule OF the pash2s
the whip was applied freely 10 enforce
The Washington herald., 1909-06-02

Then came a movement among the
Egyptians 10 expel the Europeans, which
eliminated in q rebellion led BY Arabi
Pasha- That rebellion brought about
anarchy in the country The British in
vited the French 70 join in an armed in
tervention. The French declined. and
the English took the responsibility upon
themselves. Alexandria was bonbarded
and portion OF IL destroyed, and short
y afterward the British soldiers met
and defeated the Arabist army al Tel-el-
kebir. Two days later, OF September i,
lSS2, the British army occur'e ed Cairo, and
here IL is to-day.
A year later Sir Evelyn Barring was
sent % Cairo as consul general He as
suned practical control Of Egyptian af-
fairs and set out TO enforce z programme
Of reform Later he was raised 10 the
peerage as the Earl Of Conner, and he
remained 81 the head Of affairs in Cairo
until less than Two years ago. As a mat
Ter OF fact England in Egypt has
meant simply Lord Cromer in Egypt"
He complained bitterly OF the lack os
any definite policy OF TIE British gov
ernment 10 support him. but for all that
he ruled almost with the power Of q
despOt and always with the conviction
that he was doing right Opposition 70
Lord Cromer personally was very strong
at times. Agitation against the continu-
ance OF the British rule has been rife ever
since the first troop OF red-cOats wheeled
into the citadel square in Cairo.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-02

There are many who 5ymDdtEiZe with
this opposition Even some OF those who
admit that British interference was a
good thing in lis time proclaim that the
tine has ended, and that only evil viii
come OF a continuance Of the present
regime On the other hand, the British
in Egypt declare that they have done
much good. but that much more remains
70 be done before they can withdraw
from the country with safety 20 them
selves, the Egyptians. OF the peace Of the
world They declare that the Egyptians
are not yet ready 10 take up the task
Of seIf-government Certain It is that
the British government can show many
good works as Justification for its
apparent breach OF faith Il remaining
in Egypt.
Taxation has been the burden OF the
life OF the Oriental since the first day
one man found that he could rule over
others. In Egypt the taxes have been
very OnerOUs, and they have been light
ened but very little under British rule.
The obligations 70 the n1oney-lenders OF
Europe. contracted by the reckless Is
mail, must be paid IN fuH. The fcHaheer
who till the soil must pay. Although the
taxes are still heavy, they are not as
OnerOUs as they once were The first
and one OF the most important reforms
initiated by the British was the insti-
tuition OF the tax receipt Formerly. the
feIlah paid his taxes 10 the sheikh. and
trusted 70 luck that he would not have
70 pay again II the sheikh needed mon
ey, or If the man higher up needed il.
or If the hhedive needed It. the fellah
had TO pay again. The courbash, a
dreadful whip made OF hippopotamus
hide assisted the tsx-gatherer 70 find the
hidden stores OF cOppers. Since the Eng
Iish came The peasant pays his taxes, and
is given g receipt So long as ne has
that bit OF paper the relocated soldiers
Of England stand between him and the
tax-gatheTer.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-02

exercises OF St Msry's Academy, con-
Quoted by the Sisters OF the Holy Cross.
viii be held at $50 o'clock on the after
noon OF June II at the Opera House.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21

Within 13 years every Japanese city
Of Importance has established an cleo
trio street car line.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21
BIS EAGLE FIGHTS
SCORE Of FARMERS
Americas Great Bird Had Been
Caught Trying to Garry Of
4 35-Pound Boy.

ST. CHARLES. H.. April 2i.-ln
battle royal between a collection OF
farmers armed with pitchforks, sticks
and stones on one side, and lone
eagle, but OF magnificent size, ON the
other. the men finally won, although
the fighting honors nghtfully belonged
10 the bird. which had been interfered
with In It's attempts TO carry on the
S-year-old son OF Peter Johnson.
Fully score of persons participated
In the conflict with the eagle, and
pitchforks. clubs and stones were
brought into service before the bird.
exhausted from its efforts. gave up the
dght. Johnson was terribly scratched
IA the encounter, although his son
was unhurt.
The Johnson boy was playing on his
fathers farm near st. Charles when
the eagle was first observed.
The great bird circles about the
vicinity at great height for several
minutes. Suddenly. with the speed OF
lightning fash, II darted down, and
its steel-like talons had caught the
child's dress.
The child's surprise for a second
struck him dumb, and the eagle.
using every ounce OF its strength.
bore the boy upward. Surprise gave
Way TO alarm. The child screamed
for aid and struggled vigorously to
free himself from the eagles clutches.
The boy Is a stockily built lad.
weighing about 80 pounds. and the
bird was unable TO make great prog
ress.
The father heard the screams or
his child and hurried from his home.
He saw the boy In the birds clutches
and ran toward the scene or the
struggle.
with all his strength he threw him
self on the eagle and bore 1t TO the
ground. The child was saved and ran
ehrieking for assistance for his father.
The man and the bird were locked in
q death grip, the eagle using its claws.
while johnson struck out with his
free hand as he held the bird with
the other.
Neighbors were soon on the scene.
From the start they were determined.
II possible. TO capture the eagle alive.
Sticks and stones fell on its body,
while both wings were Immediately
crippled.
The breaking OF the wings made
escape OF the eagle impossible. but for
two hours IL fiuttered along The
ground, fiercely repell:ng every at
tack until. completely exhausted, it
was pinioned to the earth by two
pitehforks.
The eagle when measured proved to
be IL feet from tip to tip of its wings
and a perfect specimen OF its kind.
Il ID believed II will speedily recover
from the injuries received In It's strug-
kle with the men, and Johnson plans
to present II to some geological gar
den.
G Although Johnson Is suffering In
( tense pain as a result of the scratches
received in the fight. none OF his hurts
Is regarded as dangerous. the worst
wound being an immense cash torn In
HIS left shoulder. He was greatly
weakened from loss of blood.
! The boy is none the worse for his
experience and takes the greatest de-
3ght In watching the imprisoned bird.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21

AT the end" says Prof Pavese. No
was quite expert"
A question was put 10 him. Up
went the professors eyebrows. his
two arms made a gesture OF doubt.
How can tell?" he said. Il do
not believe it possible for him TO Kill
the lion with the lunge of the SWORD.
Pavese fights with saoer. foil or
poniard (which Is the fancy name for
a double-edged cheese knife. lie was
born in Naples in 1865. He entered
the service early. and became an ex'
pert swordsman. He began 10 win
recognition in tournaments and on the
field OF honor. He fought l3 duels In
one year.
His irst duel was against Cardiac
chi, a great French swordsman, who
was so careless as 10 remark once. n
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21
PARTS OF SKELETONS
UNEARTHED BY WORKMEN
Bones OF Human Bodies Uncovered
Near Lansing School-Ground
Once Used for Cemetery.

LANSING. Mich. April 21.-Two
skulls and other bones. parts OF ekele
tons OF two human beings. were dug
up by sewer diggers near the East
pied etaoin etaoin etaoin r. jlbedape
park school Handles 10 the crumplel
collins In which the skeletons had
been encased were also found by the
workmen. who must have dug their
trench straight through the middle OF
the two graves.
Years ago the land now occupied by
he East Side park and all around
the school building were used as a
cemetery. but when Lansing began TO
spread out and take on the aspect OF a
city a bill was passed by the legisla-
ture 10 move all the bodies inferred
therein TO Mt Hope cemetery.
In the early days the records kept
OF the lots and the resting places or
the dead were not as accurate as those
now kept by the sexton OF Mt. Hope.
Consequently many bodies were over
looked and the boned found by sewer
diggers had been peacefully resting
att these years. haviitg escaped notice
They were reburiCd near the place
where found.
Bones OF human beings have fire
ouently been found la the park. Whcr.
the artificial lake was excavate1 for.
seven crumbling collins were plowed
into and as many skeletons found, and
not infreqHehtly bones roll dove into
gravel pit on the southwest side OF
the park when the earth caves in.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21
LAD SAVES DROWNING
CHILD AS MEN FALTER
Charles Weber, AGED IS, Risks His
LIE la swift -GsFFeHt- 81 -
East River

E0ob nfNGfs
NEW YORK. April 2l.-Four men,
big. strong fellows. were given les
son in courage by n l5-yearold bor
who shamed them all before 'roWd
The men We're watching , 6-year-old
boy drown, without making a single
effort 10 save him when a half.grown
lad plunged into the water and
brought the sinking youth ashore.
Thomas Murtha. X-and,a-half years
old. OF No 400 East Twerty =
Went 10 the stree: TO play. fle lost
his footing and fell into the turbulent
water with a scream. Charles Weber,
Is. OF No. 504 Fhst-ave,. saw him
and ran down the pier, his pocket full
of marbles juggling as he ran. Push
ing his way through the group OF in
active men and without taking OF
even his coat he plunged in as Thomas
sank the second time.
Murtha rose again some yards from
Weber. who struck out for him just
Us his curly head was disappearing.
Weber seized him and held him up.
Then began a battle against the tide,
which was running swiftly. Weber
mad only about % feet 10 go 10 reach
shore. but weighted down by his
clothes and the almoc lifeless form or
Murtha, the courag, Gus lad had a hard
.struggle. He kept has head. though.
and finally got 10 land. exhausted.
Mrs. Murtha had been told u the
accident. and as Weber landed she
took her half conscious son from his
rescuer's arms and ran with him TO
Bellevue hospital. where IL WAS said
the child would be all right in few
+ days unless pneumonia developed.
Weber followed the woman TO the hos
pital. where Mrs Murtha almost over
whelmed the lad With her gratitude.
Weber instantly became embarrassed
and shy and started 70 run away,
Some one asked him TO tell about the
.escue.
"Aw. it's all right just got him
out. that's ALL Lcm'me go" With
that he fed through the hospital gates
and ran home.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21

Pavese's hearing. that Italian swords
men we're plain dubs compared with
the French. Cardachi changed his
opinion.
He also fought notable duel al
Averse. near Naples, with Count Co
tint who insulted him in a cafe.
The professor broke into print soi-'e
extent during the Spanish-American
war. Lieut.. Carranza, fire-eat 9
Spanish officer at Havana, chal-
lenged Gen. Fitz Hugh Lee and Capt.
Sigsbee 10 a duel. The Americans
could not take up any such proposi'
ton, as they were too busy killing CT
Spaniards. in the legitimate way, out
Pavese offered 10 fight Carranza.
The next day Carranza went on a
vacation.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21
RATS CHASE WOMEN;
DOGS CHASE THE RATS
Hullabaloo in Jersey City Streets
After Flight Of Rodents From
Old Police Headquarters.

NEW YORK, April 21.-Women and
children ran screaming through
Cooper place, Jersey City. following
the raising OF the shout Mad dog"
Then looked in vain for the cause OF
the excitement.
1T wasn't a mad dog" gushed a girl
who held her skirts close TO her
ankles. 1T was rats. and plenty or
them"
Men tearing down the old police
Headquarters building, at Cooper place
and Gregory-st.. had come upon a col
ony OF rats. Some were as large as
cats" asserted one truthful toiler
afterward. The rats raced TO the
street and scattered. Women and
children who saw the exodus seemed
eager 10 show they could run faster
than the rats.
Dogs pursued the scare-producers
and the excitement didn't cease for a
half hour.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21

Prof. Generoso Pavese. Italian fenc-
ing master, who gained fame as he
man who taught President Roosevelt
10 fence. wants 10 'maka da fgni,
and is out TO meet all corners.
The professor is an ample gentle
man, with black pointed beard anc
mustachios like twin stilettos. re
has fought duels in his time and bears
scars 10 prove IL. Many OF his op-
ponents are sleeping in quiet village
churchyards in sunny Italy.
But fer all his skill. the professor
is a courteous man Of quiet manner.
He has gained fame as the fencing
tutor OF Roosevelt. Teddy heard o.
his skill and asked him 10 teach him.
For four years, twice a week or more,
the professor gave the president le3-
sons.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21

Job Printing done right. II mes Priat.
ing Co. Is John R-st. Phone i49S
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21
HIGHWAY OFFICE is TO
BE ELECTIVE IN 1913
Senate Settles Proposition by 81 TO o
Ely Is Confirmed 70 Succeed
Horatio S. Earle.
(From a STAFF correspondent.)

LANSING, Mich. April 2l.-The
contest over the state highway com
mission resulted in a compromise In
the senate yesterday. The appoint
ment of ex-senator Ely. of Alma. TO be
state highway commissioner was con-
firmed Horhtio S. earle. the present
incumbent, will hold Office until July
/, the end OF his term, when Ely will
step In for five years. Beginning with
the spring election in 1913 the Office
OF highway commissioner becomes
elective. This was settled by vote
OF 81 10 Q.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21
200 kiollanders Arrive.

NEW YORK. April 1.-TWO nun
dred and ninety fair-haired Hollanders
arrived yesterday on the Holland
American lirer Ryndam, all bound for
the wheat bert OF Minnesota. The Van
DYKES were the most numerous. but
the Petermans and Van Zants heid
their own rretty well. OF the party
100 were children between the ages OF
four and ten.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21
MoKINNON LAID TO REST.
Father Of Victim of Shooting In Sa-
loon Cries Continually.

ST. CLAIR. Mich, April 2l.-The
body of George Birrell McKinnon. who
was shot ana killed during quarrel
with Capt. Pringle, in the Hole in the
Wall" saloon here. Saturday night,
was buried yesterday in the little
cemetery plot. Roderick Mckinnon,
SO years old. father OF the dead man.
cried continually for his boy. Mckin-
mons aged mother does not comment
on the shooting In her grief, bu, be-
lieves firmly in her sons innocence.
Pringle, in Jail in Port Huron, ap-
pears cheerful and unconcerned. His
wife remains with relatives here. She
has not called To see him since Sun.
day.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21
FALLS INTO WATER; DIES.

MANCELoNA. Mich. April al
While working on a log jam at De
Ward, Bert Dobins. 10, an employe Of
the Ward mills, lost his balance and
fell into the water. His body was re-
covered but he died two hours after
ward
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21
Memorial TO JEFF Davis.

LOUISVILLE, April 21.-Oficial an
nouncement Is made that the Jefferson
Davis Home association has pur-
chased for 81, 500 the farm on which
Davis was born in Southern Ken
lucky and Will proceed to make II a
memorial.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21

A gentleman was put cut OF pa
thence by some blInder OF his new
groom
Look here" he cried in his anger.
81 won't have things done in this way.
Do you think I'm fool2"
"Shure. sorr," said the groom, 90
can't say. sorr. Oh only came here
yesterday. "-Tit-Bits
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21

Joh Printing done right T'mes "-'nt-
ing c. Is John r st Phone 1919
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21
HARTMAN TO VISIT EUROPE.
Railroad Masnate Is Urged TO Recup-
crate His Strength.

NEW YORK, April 21.-Heeding the
advice of his physicians, f. II. HART
man will leave OF business affairs
about the a. 81 of June and sail for
a two or three months tour OF Europe
for a long rest. hoping to recuperate
his strength. Hartman intended his
recent western trip for this purpose.
but as president and active head OF
six western railroads he found work
10 do and problems to solve on every
hand. Since his return he has been
down town but twice. but business
conferences nave been daily events at
his home. re has not recuperated as
rapidly as his physicians expected and
the long European trip was urged
upon him.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-21

The first international aeroplane
race for the Bennett trophy will be
held at Rheims. France, in August.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-07-24

w. G, Bonner of Hope, vissted Prescott yesterday,
 JI B Stone is spending today Oil business in Little Rock.
 Jno. A Davis left this morning on business trip to Little Rock.
 Mrs. T ], Carruthers left this morning on a visit to relatives i'll Columbia county,
 Mrs B R Oastler returned this morning to Prescott after a pleas ant visit to Hope.
 Written by his grandparents, W. k, and Lula Thornton and his parents Dock and Ethel Dur ham
 D. F Andrews left this morn ing for Grayson.a where he has secured a position in the ma chine shops.
 Last night was the coolest night Prescott has enjoyed since June 18th the thermometer go- ing down to 65 degrees.
 Mrs. Clyde Marsh and Miss Mar ion Aburrow have returned from pleasant visit to relatives in the lower part of the county.
 Irwin DIakely retI' ,cI .ast night from a pleasure trip to diff ferent points iii Southwest Ar kansas a nd fbiS nopninr raSunn1 his position as teller of the Bank of Prescott.
 J. w, Hudiberg, Synodtcal Pas tor Evangelist of the Presbyte ian church, LISA left th.s morn ing flor Fort Smith,
The Prescott daily news., 1909-07-24

The News extends congratu a. tiCnst
 The town is qu'et today the court people having al! left for their homes.
 The Prescott Hardware Co.,, is arranging it's undertaking rooms on East Elm street with the v,eW of more adequately displaying their stock.
 Judge J. NJ Carter and Prose cutting Attorney Graves left last night for their respective homes at TeXarkana and Hope to spend Sunday with their families
 The delegates to the Hope Pres bytery which convened th.S week at Melrose in Hampstead county have returned home The next session of the Presbytery will be he'd at Hot Springs.
 There are eight prisoners in the county jail the greatest num- bCl bld lidS DcGH tOllll llltt d any time during the recent past. Three of this number have all ready been sentenced to the penitentiary by the present term of court.
 The new Christian church is practically completed and IS a most handsome structure Ris Ing from the ashes Of the building so ruthlessly burned on the night Of April 9th it is a splendid monu- ment to the courage of the con gregation of the Christian church The first services in the new structure will probably be he'd on the first of August.
 Elder Percy C. Cross of San An tonic Tex, will conduct a pro- tracted meeting for the Chr st ian church at the City Park next month, beginning on the 10th, Elder Cross will hold the camp meeting at Okolona from July 80 to August Sth and will come inn mediately to Prescott from that place to begin his meeting here.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-07-24
Mrs. A. F. Sha17k/e

Marriage license was issued yes terday to $. F., Franks and Mrs Ethel B. Craig and we understand the marriage will take D ace to- morrow morning at the home of the bride.
 Mrs. W k Buchanan who has been spending the past few months with relatives in Missouri will return home tonight. and Will has a smile that won't come off.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-07-24
PRESCOTT DEBATING SOCIETY.

The Prescott Debating Society is the name Of a n1w organiza- tion which was created today by the young lawyers and other young gentlemen of the city. and has for it's object the improve ment of the oratorical powers of it's members. D, l.. McRae is pres ident, R r. Hamby, v.ce-preti- dent and J A. Bailey. secretary. The society IS a splendid step in the direction aimeds
The Prescott daily news., 1909-07-24

Mr. F, w, Hawkins and Miss Della Buchanan were married by Rev. Andy Price on last Thursday evening" The groom is q son of Ivan Hawkins and a most ener- getic boyr The bride is the daugh- ter of Claude Buchanan and an excellent lady,
 For a short while this morn- ing Prescott suffered a flour fam inc, every merchant in town hae- ing exhausted his stock. But ear from the Ark adelphia Roller Mills came i'll on the south-bound local and relieved the situation. The high price of the article mas kept down. heavy purchases and the car which came in today read fly retailed at SS a barrel. Flour for August delivery is bought some cheapeE
 The dance given last night at the Crescent Theater was at tended by several rcouples of young people who enjoyed the e. vent until a late hour. Fourteen numbers were played and those indulglng were Mrs. Jno A Davis, Mrs. J, V, Tedford, Misses Liz zie Christopher, Lola Lewis. Maude kizer, Irene Blake. kittie Aburrow, Phles Stone and Es- ther Moncrief and Messrs k. B, Smith, Clyde Sykes, R. r, Arnold Chas. F. Putnam, Chas, Bemis IrnFst Stainton, w. D. Hatley, Pone"oy Whitten, Elmore ReeAn aud Saxon Began.