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Evening star., 1909-06-26
Grace Didier, Age Is Years, Takoma
Park.

On the high poop Of bis vessel the great na'i-
gator Columbus, sat watching until midnight,
when he the glimmer Of moving lights upon
the verge OF the horizon. He called others TO
confirm his visica for be was fearful Of mistake
They, TOO, perceived blazing torches. aud at
dawn the next morning their delighted eyes saw
green forests stretching along the horizon. and
as they approached they were greeted by the
songs Of birds and murmur Of human voices
Dressed in scarlet. and carrying his sword IN
one hand and the banner Of expedition In the
other. Columbus landed with his followers They
all kneit down and chanted q hymn OF thanks
giving to God. The natives had gathered In
wonder and awe In the grove nearby. regarding
the Europeans as children OF their great deity,
the Sun. Columbus drew his sword, and Get up
rude cross the srbt where he landed. and
took formal possession of this beautiful county
in the name OF Ferdinand and Isabella.
The navigator named this land. or island, San
Salvador holy SAVIOR. believing 1t to be near
the coast of India, and he named the inhabi-
tants Indians.
Evening star., 1909-06-26
By William Galloway Little, Age ID
Years, "a N. Lakewood Ave,
Ro1f;r,ooro MI

6alLlHOre, MQ.
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS discovered Amer
~ lea in 1892. At that time the earth was
generally supposed to be nat, to be much
smaller than 1t actually is and to be habitable
on its upper side alone.
The only countries laid down on the rude
and imperfect maps then In use were the con-
tfnent of Europe, part of Asia. narrow strip
Of Northern and Eastern Africa and. finally a
few islands. the largest of which were the
British Isles and Iceland.
Sea OF Darkness" 1t was believed TO be COW
cred with thick black fogs and to be guarded
by terrible monsters, which alike made it i'm.
passable.
Columbus went to the King Of England and
told him the earth was round. but the king said
ii was. nonsense. He then went to the King
and Queen of Spain. where he got q few ships
fitted out for the voyage. He sailed from the
harbor of Paios Friday. August 3. 1892. The
the Nina
He wanted to reach the East Indies by
sailing He had a long voyage before
him and few weeks at they had storm
which frightened the sailors. They threatened
to throw Columbus overheard III he didn't turn
back, but he told them in few days more
they will reach the indies The wind had
changed and. instead Of going straight ahead,
1t drove them nearer to the equator.
land and his sailors were at work his cabin
boy saw birds dying about in the air. He
told Columbus he had seen birds. and a sailor
cried out Land, land!''
On the morning OF Friday. October L. 1892.
he landed on an island which he called San
Evening star., 1909-06-26

EDDY, Madge. Cora
and Bulger were
the best of playfel-
lows. Teddy and
Madge were broth
er and sister. aged
eight and six. re-
spectively. Cora
and Bulger were
also brother and
sister. aged seven
and four, respect
lively. Teddy and
p1aco to
Evening star., 1909-06-26
PRIZE WINNERS
IN THE
CUT-OUT CONTEST

The following are the names
and essays Of the young authors
who won prizes of $1.oo each in
THE SUNDAY STARS His
torical Cut-Out Contest, the sub
ject of essay and cut-out being
columbus Discovers a New
World" as published in the
Comic Section last Sunday:
By Elise Milne, e15 U st. NV,
Age Is Years.
j inspiring motive Of a voyage that resulted
in a brilliant discovery by Columbus
Columbus love of enterprise was no doubt stim-
ulated by the maritime discoveries by the Fortu-
guese, and 1t his been proven that he conceived
his grand project after his arrival In Portu-
gal
He knew that the Portuguese were bending
their efforts to reach India by the circumnaviga-
ton of Africa, and his grand inspiration was
that India might be more readily attained by
sailing westward across tho Atlantic.
1t was hard work to find sailors willing to go
this long yoysge across the unknown sea, but
a, tss Aus h dss tss The srse ssp.
Santa Maria, the Pinta and the Nina, left the
port OF Palos on the most wonderful voyage that
has ever heen undertaken.
In about month he reached and passed the
Canary Islands, the farthest known land. This
was Sunday, September 3, 1892, aud then the
voyage really began.
They sailed day and night. sometimes hopeful
and sometimes despairing. and many times being
deceived hy frequent signs of land. But at last.
Friday morning. the 18th Of October. 1892, Co
lumbus first beheld the new world.
At sunrise the small boats were lowered, and
Columbus. bearing the royal standard Of CASTLE.
and Martin Pinzon and his brother, each bearing
flag with green cross. having on either side
the letters F and Y. the initials of the Castilian
monarchs. Fernando and Ysabel, surmounted by
crowns, were rowed to the shore.
On landing all knelt and kissed the ground.
with tears and thanks to God. Then Columbus
rose. drew his sword. displayed the royal stand
name OF the crown of CASTLE, calling 1t San
Salvador.
Evening star., 1909-06-26
PUZZLES.
Beheadings.

~ Bebead the aame given b 4 team OF horses
and leave . kitchen utensil. ~ Bebesd . devo-
tionai ceremony and leave q shaft OF sunlight.
(al Behead q quick look and leave . weapon
used In war In the long ago.
Evening star., 1909-06-26

falling over precipices: he likes II. +
guess"
Anyway. it's time TO have some Ice
cream" said Madge Mamma was max
house to get q drink. She said II would
be ready In an hour. ] guess It's been
that long since we came out to climb the
Alps. SO, we'll now return to the Inn ana
have some refreshments after our long
And after Bulger's long fall" laughed
Teddy. And Bulger. getting up and shak-
Ing the hay from his face and hands.
said: "Yes. ] want some Ice cream. 1
dot awful tired falling down da noun.
tain"
fastaaed the chains Of fear that had 50 iesg
bound the mighty Atlantic ocean,
Essays and cut-outs by the fol-
lowing children have received
honorable mention:
Marie Holmes, 676 B street:
Landonia Grimm, Alexandria:
Lucille Thomas, sI3S View Point;
William Waddington, 1904 9th
street; Casper D. Cook, I33 I3tl,
street; Virginia Brown, 1889 1oth
street; Percy Howell. 4Io New
Jersey avenue; Elizabeth Craig.
Morris road, Anacostia; Louise
Craig, Realholme, Anacostia; Ger
trude Sweeney, 4oo Seward
square; May Mudd, 74a New Jer-
sey avenue.
Evening star., 1909-06-26

1t as she had often before. Dere yo go
agin. honey she remarked, 'a-shakin
yo' head an a-puffin' out yo' cheeks like
Evening star., 1909-06-26

reckon. sab, yo better bring dat chile OF
yo'rn to see me, sab. fo' in cert'in cases
has to see de- chile befo l kin tend to
de matter. sah' So. bright an early de
mex day de little boys pa TUX him to
Mr.. Wizzle Wuzzle's. an when Mr.. Wiz
Zle Wuzzle seed de chile. he say: Iook-a
here, honey. what yo means by dis here
a-puffin an a-puffin' out yo' cheeks an
a-shakin' an a-shakin' of yo' head?' But
de little boy std of answerin' Mr.. Wizzle
Wuzzle, got mad right off, as mad could
be. an started in a-puffin' out his cheeks
befo."
Evening star., 1909-06-26
ConundrunnS.

OF what profession is q postmaster? Ans.
man Of letters.
When is a load OF wood like q string2 Ans.
When II Is cord.
What is the difference between q spesdthrift
and 4 feather bed? Ans. One 10 hard up and
the other 10 soft down.
ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS PUZZLEs.
Letter enigma-Sature.
Zigzag puxzle-Jenny Lind. Cross words: ~
Jokes. ~ Learn. ta, Hands. ~ Plank. t5D
Marry. (6) Small. "a Flirt. 49, Anger. ~
Daisy.
.Curtailings-(D Freeze, free. ~ Humbug.
hum. q, Piece. pie.
Evening star., 1909-06-26
CurtaiIings.

Q) Doubly curtsi the name OF = parent and
leave an insect that loves q bright artificial
sea going vessel. t3l Douby curtail = poor log
hut and leave q vehicle drawn BY horses.
Evening star., 1909-06-26

Salvador. taking possession Of It in the name
of Ferdinand and Isabella OF Spain.
Evening star., 1909-06-26
The Child That Became
Balloon.

Copyright. 1900, by r. ". Dutton.J
Evening star., 1909-06-26

Gu DO spphc HTs FIdtt 10 llcI looi e0Sh-
year-old daughter. Pearl.
Pearl was standing by the open win
dow, looking across the stretch OF green
lawn, asking herself whether she should
take a book and pass the morning un-
der the trees or go to call on some
friends who lived in the same pretty
summer town." a suburb OF the city
where the Pratt family passed the school
year. But at her mothers words a look
of disappointment passed over her face.
"Oh mamma. l had hoped to be spared
practicing during this lovely weather. l
do, SO long TO be out of doors every min
ute that 7 can. And I have such lot
OF reading and so many calls to make.
] simply hate the piano, In summer
time" Pearl spoke with some impatience.
Now. Pearl" said Mrs. Pratt. coming
to her daughters side. you really don't
mean what you say about hating music.
You know how YOU regretted last fall
TO he obliged to take only one lesson
week during the school year. and said
that you loved your music more than
your books. And when Prof. Maily gave
his recital last winter you really wept OF
Evening star., 1909-06-26

"And what did Mr.. Wizze Wuzze do
then, Aunt Matilda?" asked the children.
We'll, chilren,' she replied. Mr.. Wiz
zle WuzZle he didn't do nuthin' tall but
jes sot dere an watch an. watch de chile.
Course de little boys pa dre't6ul put out
an all dat when he see his chile ac' like
dat, an he started in TO- to mollify de
Evening star., 1909-06-26

A L G HTER, now
that your school
has closed for the
long summer vaca-
ton, you will have
much time to prac-
tice your music.
During the last
few W e e k S of
school you were so
busy with exams.
that your music
had to be neglect
Williams news., 1909-04-24

territory received as it's share of the Santa Fe's taxes $15,954 under the fixed value of $50 per mile, but had it been assessed as other roads, the taxes would have amounted to $21, ,745 more. Coconino, Yavapai, Mohave, Navajo and Apache coun- ties would be benefited to the ex- tent of thousands of dollars more if they could assess the railroad at their county rates instead of taking their share of $50 per mile.
Williams news., 1909-04-24
ODD FELLOWS ANNIVERSARY

At their meeting Wednesday eve- ming Williams lodge No. 15, LOOP, decided to celebrate the ninetieth anniversary of the foundation of Odd Fellowship in the United States by a banquet at the hall next Monday evening. In addition to the spread there will be cards and others features of social enjoy ment Daughters of Rebekah will assist in making the affair a success and a delightful evening is antici- pated.
 The Odd Fellows are increasing rapidly throughoutth the United States in membership and the good done by the order is inestimable. Its career has been one of kindness, benevolence, and of Tightening the burden of "those who are heavy laden" Think of it's record in this country alonel Up to the year ending December 31, 1905. which are the latest figures at hand, the total relief paid out by the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows was $4,68O,3S7; brothers relieved. 129, sos; widowed families relieved, 6,59S; education and relief of or. phans, $19s,3SS; burying the dead, $S93, ,327. These figures have been greatly increased in the past three years. The following brief sketch of the founding of the order in the United States will prove of interest:
 The Independent Order of Odd Fellows dates its existence from the year 1745, when it was founded in England. American Odd Fellow ship had it's beginning in Baltimore, Md, April 26, 1919, and it's found- CTS and first advocates in America were Thomas Wildey, John Welch. John Cheatham and Richard Rush. worth, who had been members of | the order in England.
 The first lodge ever instituted in the United States was named Washington lodge and it was or ganized at the house of William
Williams news., 1909-04-24
HONOR THE NEXT GOVERNOR

Judge Sloan was the guest of
 honor at reception rendered him last Saturday evening by the people of Flagstaff. The judges appoint ment as governor was hailed with delight by the citizens generally, and the court house was crowded with those who had assembled to congratulate the new chief execu- tive and assure him of their appre- citation of his acceptance.
 B. M. Doe was chairman of the meeting. He said, in introducing the judge, that the only regret felt by the people of Coconino county was that his assumption of the office of governor would necessitate his retirement from the bench, which he has graced so many years and where he will be sadly missed by those who know him best. In conclusion MT. Doe remarked that fairness and impartia lity had al- ways characterized udge Sloan's rulings and that the greatest trial to his successor will be to live up to the high ideals esta blisned by him.
 Hon. Henry F. Ashurst read a set of resolution passed by the bar of Coconino colinty-an eloquent tribute to Judge Sloan both as a man and jurist. MT. Ashurst also referred to the judges early advent In the territory and the splendid work that he, with other pioneers, had accomplished in the develop ment of Arizona. Speeches of fellcitation were made by Hon. F. W. Perkins, Dr. Percival Lowell Hon. T. A. Flynn and Senator F. $. Breen.
 In response Judge Sloan made a brief address. It was straight from the heart, and his emotion was vis- lble when, in thanking the people of Flagstaff. he spoke of the many expressions of esteem and good will of which he had been the recipient.
 The people of Prescott gave Judge Sloan and George Young a splendid Wednesday evening.
Williams news., 1909-04-24
Williams Boy New Editor of The Border

Williams Boy New Editor of The Border
 A communication from Maurice Salzman, who is now in Phoenix informs THE NEWS that, beginning with the April issue, he will as- sume editorial management of The Border. and that the offices of the journal will be removed from Tue son to Phoenix. Samuel Tennyson White, a gifted writer, will be asso- ciated with MT. Salzman in the publication of this splendid Arizona magazine.
 The many friends of MT. Salz- man in Williams, where he was raised, will wish the young man unbounded success. He is able, enterprising and ambitious, thor ough Arizonan, and under his ed itorial management The Border can always be relied upon to labor faith fully and vigorously for the up building of the territory and the advancement of it's every interest
 THE NEWS predicts bright and prosperous career for MT. Salzman, and none will more heartily rejoice than the people of this town, among whom he lived so long, at his success in his new field of usefulness.
Williams news., 1909-04-24
Senate Confirms Sloan and Young

The senate, at the first session after the names were sent to 1t, confirmed the nominations of Rich ard E. Sloan to be governor, and George U. Young to be secretary, of Arizona.
 No appointment has yet been made to the iudgeship made vacant by the resignation of Judge Nave. Attorneys Edwards and Jacobs of Globe are eagerly seeking the job
 Joe Morrison of Bisbee will probably succeed Alexander as U. $. district attorney. Morrison has the backing of Delegate Cameron in the contest for the position.
Williams news., 1909-04-24
AFTER SANTA FEE TAX MONEY

Delegate Cameron has introduced in the house of representative H. R. 6S00, the purpose of which is to compel the Santa Fe main line to pay taxes the same as the other railroads of Arizona that are not exempted under acts passed by the territorial legislature. Cameron's bill, which was referred to the com mittee on territories, is in full as fallows:
 "Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States in congress assem- bled, that section ?. chapter 1159, United States Statutes at Large, volume 32, part 1. page 4O5, is hereby repealed so far as it applies to the territory of Arizona.
 "Sec. 2. That all the railroad and other property of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway con- pany, it's successors and signs, situated within the territory of Arizona, shall be subject to taxa tion under the laws of said territory in the same manner and to the sa extent as other like property situ- ated in said territory"
 If the bill passes congress and is signed by the president it will bring about condition in the taxation of Arizona railroads that has long been sought. It will make the Santa Fe company pay much more tax money than 1t is now paying.
 When congress passed the act fixing the taxes of the Santa Fe main line at $50 per mile in lieu of all other taxes the act was satis factory to the taxpayers in Arizona. Since then, with the increase in valuation of all lines of Arizona property, the Santa Fe has come to enjoy privilege that is consid- cred unfair by some.
 The enactment Of the Cameron bill into law will mean much to Arizona in taxes, as we'll as to the counties through which the road passes. Last year the
Williams news., 1909-04-24
To Appear Before Grand Jury

Kean St. Charles, editor of Our Mineral Wealth, at Kingman, and who represented Mohave county in the council of the last legislature. will be summoned to appear be- fore the Marlcopa county grand jury, now in session at Phoenix. according to the Arizona Democrat. St. Charles, it is alleged, stated that he had been offered a large sum of money to vote against the Pace local option bill. Mrs. St. Charles said her husband could have had $1O, 900 from the saloon interests for his vote.
 St. Charles voted for the Pace bill and against the segregation measure. Not until he announced his vote was it known which side he would favor, and the speech he made in support of the local option measure was one of the dramatic incidents of the legislature and attracted attention throughout the territory.
 Who offered St. Charles money. If anyone ever did, was never told or even hinted at. He will now be given an opportunity to tell the grand jury the names of those who attempted to bribe him, or else admit that he made the statements simply to get into the limelight.
 Councilman Morgan of Navajo and Assemblyman Sutter of Cochise have also been called to appear be- fore the grand jury in connection with the bribery charges.
Williams news., 1909-04-24

Lupton, Second street, Baltimore, and the charter was obtained from the Duke of York's lodge, of the Manchester unity, Preston. Eng land. In 1921 the charter was surrendered and the grand lodge of Maryland and of the United States was organized.
Williams news., 1909-04-24
A PROBLEM IN FINANCE

How to raise money for the pur- chase of hose, carts, and the other
 necessary equipment for fire department, Is the subject upper
 most in the minds of the members of the city council at the present
 time. No tax levy was made for city purposes last year, and as result the finances are in a depleted condition.
 The water company has every thing almost in readiness to supply the city with water and provision will at once have to be made for adequate fire fighting facilities. A contract with the water company obligates the city to pay $75 per month to the company as soon as the installation of hydrants has been finished and accepted by the council. It has been suggested, ill the interest of economy, that the arc lights for the city be dispensed with. This move, however, does not meet with general favor and will hardly be resorted to unless other means of raising revenue fail. It has also been suggested that sal oon licences be increased from $15 per quarter, the present fee, to $9O, and some have proposed to abolish the office of marshal and that of city attorney.
 It is a vexed question, surely, but money for the proper equip ment of fire department must be forthcoming, and Williams is for tunate in having at the head of it's affairs men who are amply capable of successfully grappling with the difficult problem.
 Since the above was in type the council. at meeting Thursday eve- hing, decided to raise the saloon licenses to $90 a quarter, payable n advance. The order will go into fleet July 1st The city fathers llso concluded to reduce expenses y dispensing with electric lighting 'f the city, beginning May l, during he summer months at least.
Williams news., 1909-04-24

The senate, Tuesday, confirmed the nomination of John H. Camp. bell as associate justice of the su- preme court of Arizona.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-09-24
DOLLAR A MONTH FOR FOOD.
Gluten Club of Amherst College Proves
Living Is Cheap.

One dollar month is all that is
necessary for food. according to ex-
periments conducted by the Gluten
club Of Amherst college students
which were recently completed, ac-
cording to a Boston dispatch. Even
DR.. Horace Fletcher could not reduce
the cost Of living below 80 cents
day.
Lawrence Roberts Of Utica, N. Y, is
responsible for the experiments, which
have been conducted by twelve stu
dents. The diet consisted Of gluten
mixed with water and cooked in many
different styles. Sometimes they en-
riched the .gluten preparations with
milk.
There were gluten cakes. soup Of
gluten, water. onions and beef bone
marrow. gluten potato mash and sweet
gluten cakes, scrambled eggs. coffee.
Ice cream, gluten bread, gluten tortoni
and steak cooked in gluten crumbs,
with many other fancy dishes added,
the expenses averaging about Az cents
day man,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-09-24
His LONGEST Enoauement,

At the Army and Navy club in
Washington one evening a group of Of
ficers most of them young men. were
swapping stories of various engage.
ments during the war with Spain and
"hs subsequent troubles in the Philip.
pines.
Among the silent listeners was one
griZzled veteran, naval commander
Of national renown. 1t must have oc.
CURED to one of the young men that
1t was peculiarly ludicrous that off,
GERS not long out of the academies
should be holding forth with respect
to their exploits while this old fellow
sat silent in a corner. So. turning to
the veteran, one Of the young officers
blithely asked
What was the longest engagement
you ever participated In. admiralT
at lasted three years." said the old
chap, without a suspicion of a smile,
"and, worst Of all. the young woman
married another man."-Washington
Star
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-09-24
Federal Court Lioht Term.

Judge T. c. Munger of Lincoln held
a short session of court at the federal
building Monday morning. Two of the
jury cases were continued and the jury
was released. No criminal cases were
set for trial.
The two cases continued were the
First National bank of Mercer, Pa,
against the Citizens National bank of
Norfolk and the eMadow Grove State
bank of Meadow Grove, and John H.
Jones against the Chicago and North.
western railway company.
B. r. Hoyt, clerk of the district
court, George McCallum of Omaha and
John F. Sides of Dakota City, United
States marshals, A. d. Lane of Lincoln
United States attorney, ], S. McClary
and w. H, Widaman, bailiffs, were in
attendance.
Judge Munger and probably all of
the court have left the city for Lincoln
and Omaha, where Clerk Hoyt says
they have enough work to last them
the entire fall. Providing there are
enough cases by spring, court will be
held in Norfolk then.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-09-24
Nelloh Bridqe Condemned.

Neigh, Neb., Sept 20.-Special to
The News: The large iron bridge
across the Elkhorn river at this place
was condemned by the county board
yesterday afternoon. Supervisor Reut-
eel of Neigh district was notified over
a week ago that the structure was
going down, but did not pay the slight
est attention to the warning until a
second notice was given him Saturday
that the bridge was becoming danger
GUS. BY the advice Of the county at
torney and the chairman of the board
of supervisors, the following Is the
reading of the notices posted:
"This bridge Is condemned. You
cross at your own risk. BY order of
the county board"
During the past two days the piling
under the south end Of the bridge has
been gradually giving away, and with
in the last twenty-four hours has set
tied nearly foot.
The Western Construction company
nearly two weeks and who have the
contract for the driving of steel sheet
piling for the new dam, placed their
pile driver in position and started to
driving piling under the weakened
part of the bridge late in the after
noon. Mr.. Gilman had force of TWEEN
ty men working all of yesterday in
the hope of closing up the temporary
dam that has been under construction
for the past week.