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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-02
KILLED THE JAGUAR.
The Terrible Boa Constructor Of tbs
Mexican Jungle.

/ had been travelling for about an
hour, trying to locate the source of
the Santa Rita and winning every
inch of ground by hacking and slash
ing with the machete, when l was star
tied by most fearful scream, which
seemed to come from somewhere i'm
mediately behind me. Turning round
and looking back over the trail had
just made, 1 saw a great commotion
taking place among the vines, dead
leaves and decaying branches which
carpeted the ground, and the blood
curdling screams l had heard rang out
again and again. Returning q little
nearer, / discovered tiger" or. prop
erly speaking. jaguar or American
leopard, and it was writhing in the
coils of an enormous boa constructor
The great snake appeared to have the
side Of the jaguar's head in its mouth
and coil or two of it's body around
the neck of the beast, which was max
ing frantic efforts to regain its lib
erty. The snake had its tail coiled
round small ebony tree about foot
in diameter; and whenever the hap,ess
jaguar relaxed its efforts the serpent
would swiftly release itself from the
tree and make an attempt to get an
other coil around the body of its oppo-
nent.
stood there fascinated with horror
and yet forgetting my fear in the in.
terest / was taking in this terrible
fight between beast and reptile Pres
emily the snake with an incomprehen-
sively quick movement succeeded In
getting two more coils around the body
of the jaguar, but not without receiv.
ing severe laceration from the formi-
6able claws Of its victim. Then, letting
go the jaguar's head, where it seemed
to have a firm hold, the boa constructor
raised it's head seemingly I'm triumph
and. with its tail still wrapped round
the tree. lifted the body Of the jaguar
up in the air. I heard the bones crack
under the fearful strain, and with one
awful. despairing scream the jaguar
fell back, dead! - World Wide Maya
zine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-02
WHAT IS YOUR TOTEM?
Society's Very Latest Fad Is Derived
From Aboriginal Natives.

What is your totem:" is the latest
question in swaggerdom. If you can't
answer offhand the Inference is you
have been dead to the world of fash
ion for at least few weeks, says q
Washington dispatch.
Nowadays. in lieu OF the familiar
monogram and the banal crest and the
erStwhile much coveted coat of arms
society dat es and damsels. taking the
cue froIn q aboriginal natives of the
United Sta S. go out to the fields and.
seic ling llateyer bug or bird or
beast that rikes their fancy. prompt
" pr"-enpt i as their totem. The pen
duium has Swung the other way. and
society, wit big S. has elected to
become Am lean Of the Americans.
LII. Tor insta re. butterfly is chosen
as the totem then milady proceeds to
NAVE IL en- ssed on her note paper
ana huttern " embroidered on her
ualiity lace Il mined lingerie Delicate
!! cut our OF liver. the emblem IS af-
nAeu giltterih y to her hand bag and
70 her cardea' while a whir of wings
nashes across he glittering surface of
her toiet tsiivyf .
Mrs, Perry Belmont,s del;cateIv nor.
tuned nGiaes from Paris are surmount-
ed py eat big buzzing bee of gold,
us quFeF ns wings poised for fight.
MISS NAT ldf Townsend's totem looks
IKE gfl nOsquito Mr.. and Mrs.
inohiaS Wflsh have for their totem
bird bui d beroglvnhic lines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-02
MISS ADAMS AS JOAN OF ARC,
Features of Her Play Given In the
Harvard Stadium.


Fifteen thousand persons saw Maude
Adams play Joan of Arc in the Har-
ward stadium at Cambridge. Mass.
the other night. There was support
ing company of 1900, and the produc-
ton was on Il huge scale. with fiocES
of sheep and growing trees and ca
thedral as big as the average church
A special electric light plant had been
installed and set forth the stadium In
q brilliant light
The performance was for the benefit
of the Germanic museum at Harvard,
ard tickets with face value of So
We're scalped for $50. A literal trans
latiOn of Schiller's drama was used.
The play began with Joan Il pastoral
maid and led in order through all the
chief events of her life and finally
showed her dead in the cathedral.
The serfs and Wallets were played by
Harvard students. A regiment of
state militia marched and fought as
aTchers and spearmen in the French
ard English armies. HOrsemen from
militia batteries rode in the coats of
mail of five centuries ago. Duels were
fought, and the great size of the nat
ural stage lent impressive realism to
It ALL The words of the actors were
heard throughout the stadium, and
there was tremendous applause when
Miss Adams came out on milk white
charger There was Il noisy demon
StVdfiOn also nj tae end of the perform
ance, which lasted three hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-02
Maude Adams as Joan of Arc.

II ansel voices speak to mortal ears.
If heavenly visions shine for earthly eyes.
They whom such wondrous messages sur
prise
Are chosen from the loved ones of the
spheres.
When she TO when the knightly shade
appears
Listens cntrarced and lowiy then replies
In measured words whose music never
dies icy '.'.. .....t
Hers is faith that, knows no human
fears
, mystic maid. CoU~a geous and divine
rhis thy reirCarnation shah endure.
Devoutly dGuntless. passion warmed and
pure,
To wake the world the privilege is thine.
And echoes of thy thrilling girlish voice
finger to make us love. aspire rejoice.
Henry TyrreIl in New York World.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-02
KEOKUK HAS COMMISSION
New Form of City Government Is
Adopted at Election.

Keokuk, Iowa, July 2.-The Iowa
commission plan of municipal gov
terday at special election. carried
by the heavy majority of 1,560 The
returns show: For, 2,119; against,
$50. There was no organized oppo-
sition to the proposition, which was
carried in every ward. Advocates of
the plan have shown exceptional ac-
tivity. The present democratic may
or, council and all city officers go
out of Office in April of next year,
when three commissioners will be
chosen to take complete charge of
municipal affairs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-02

shifted from the monthly payroll to a
per diem basis This was done by
Secretary MacVeagh and Director
Ralph with view of placing the bu-
reau on what they believe will prove
to be more strictly business system.
Hereafter each employe must give a
full days work for full days pay or
be ''doCked" accordingly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-02

,nonument 10 the empress. which is TO
be surrounded 10y Il wide eXranse of
10.OC0 of the choicest roses. These will
be provided by the village of Britt.
which supplies over million roses an
Eually to the capital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-02

draw The stage of water WIS 6 80 at
| C a. IN. and 6.S5 at noon.
The Helen Blair came up this morn
! ing and left this afternoon at o'clock.
Carl Mangan, agent for the While Col
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-02
kaiserin Among the Roses,

A delicate compliment was recently
paid by Kaiser Wilhelm to the kaiserin
in the new public garden which is
about to be opened in Berlins park.
the Thiergarten. He has ordered q new
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-02
A Tart Retort.

"Can a politician be good Chris.
tian?" was once asked of the late Sen.
ator ingalls, of Kansas, when he re.
piled, with c all things are posi-
BILE"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-02

lar line. stated this morning that all
berths on the Columbia's trip to Bur
lington Saturday night have been re-
served and many people will have to
sleep on cots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-02
River RipIetS,

The Helen Blair paid it's regular
visit to port and the Ruth passed. north
and south through the Rock Island
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-11
Biographical
: Calendar
December II.
ROBERT KOCH.

One of the greatest of the scientists
and psychologists who have engaged
in the grim medical warfare against
disease and death during the last CEN
fury is Robert Koch. He was born in
the wi1ds of the. Harz mountains IN
December II, 1S43, and studied medi-
cine at GOttingen. receiving his doc
tors degree at the age of twentv-
three.
Just thirty years ago he began his
Investigations into the causes and cure
of tuberculosis, and virtually inaue-
urated the world wide warfare against
the great white plague. On Marc.l %.
1882, a date that will be immortal in
medical history, he announced the dis
covery of the tuberculosis bacillus be-
fore the Physiological Society of Ber-
lin.
In 1883 DR.. Koch was made a privy-
councillor, and placed in charge of
the German expedition sent t. Egypt
and India to investigate the causes IF
cholera. This journey resulted in the
discovery of the comma bacillus, or
cholera germ, in May, 1884. For his
patient research, he was rewarded by
the German government with gift Of
$4,000. and imperial titles and honors
Were bestowed upon him
In 1885 he was appointed profes-
sor in the University Of Berlin. the
new chair of hygiene being created fer
him, and director of the Hygiene In
stitute Later he returned TO tho study
of tubercular diseases, bui years Of
investigation were required before he
was able to announce - the would
his browning achievement in Il remedy
and preventative and its allied dig
eases.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-11
FAMOUS SIOUX
CH|EFTAN DIES
WAS SO YEARS OLD-NOTED
WARRIOR AND LED IN UPRiS-
INGS IN EARLY DAYS.

CHADRON, Neb., Dec 10.-Red
Cloud, the famous Sioux chief, died
at his home near Pine Ridge agency,
South Dakota, last night Of old age.
He was SO years old. He has num-
Der of children living among the
Sioux. He had two wives. both OF
whom are dead.
He was a noted Sioux warrior, his
last hostility being in the uprising OF
1890 at the battle OF Wounded Knee.
He has made annual trips until last
wear to the ranch of his friend. Cap
tain Cook, in Wyoming, but last year
was too feeble to go.
His son, Jack Red Cloud, has cared
for him in his declining years. which
have been spent in comparative civ
ilization, where formerly this chief
carried terror to the hearts OF from
tiersmen.
OF late he has been instrumental in
keeping his brothers quiet and aid
ing the government in looking after
the welfare Of it's wards. Red Cloud
negotiated the treaty with the gov
eminent for the Black Hills terri
tory and was in command OF the In
dian forces at the Fort Fetterman
massacre.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-11
"Mary James Pa"

Love-tne main spring of the world
that which gave it birth-maintain
is the ruling passion of all who
people it, is the theme Of Max Fig
mans new comedy success, MARY
James Pa, in which the favorite ar
fist will appear at the Keylor rand
soon In this instance, however it is
set in comedy frame, with lots OF
laughter and pure wholesome fun. But
love is there-the love of the mother
for her children which gives her
courage to take up a mans work and
support them-the love Of the children
that gives the mother strength in her
woman with whom he sympathizes
the love of the daughter for her ac
tor swestheart-the love of the coun-
try swain for all the girls and feeds
upon the flattery Of 1.-THE love Of
the little child whose sympathies are
always for the unhappy and. lastly
the love of the mantle father love
and mate love-which crowds out the
wanderlust in his heart, brings him
back after IL years and awakens with
redoubled strength his love for wife
and children and inspires him with
the ambition to assume his own re-
sponsibilities and become a husband
and a man. again. And permeating it
all, is the undercurrent-the love of
home-that great institution that
builds up nations and brings man
closer to his Creator MARY James
Pa" is one great sermon in love, told
with picturesque truth and beauty and
interpolated with laughter and hon.
est humor
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-11

civil and criminal procedure and re-
port how it might be simplifed so as
to correct the laws delay and other
evils and inequa titles, will present it's
citation at large on Tuesday next
Among other recommendations, the
procedure be amended SO that upon a
trial either party should be permitted
inc him and that where there is a
trial before a jury and the evidence
is SO prepoaderating in favor OF one
side that a verdict contrary to it would
be set aside, as against the evidence
it should be the duty of the trial JUS
tice to direct a verdict
More power for the appellate di-
vision is recommended. 1t should
award final judgment on appeals from
the special term and from surrogates
lnSleotu VI merely granting new Ifla S.
On all appeals in civil cases, the ap-
pellate division should at least have
the same power to disregard technical
errors ths.~ it and the general term
have had in appeals in criminal cases
since the adoption of the code Of Grim
inal procedure. The granting of the
statutory new trial in ejectment, as a
matter of right, and second statu-
tory trial as matter of judicial dis
creton, should be abolished
The committee recc mmends con-
corning the code of criminal procedure
that when two or more defendants
are jointly indicted for felony. they
should be tried jointly or inseparately,
in the discretion of the court, and that
exceptions to rulings upon the exam
ination of jurors Should De abolished.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-11
H6DZlG ENC1z621
nv IN ME EM"
.

American Horse, Man Afraid OF His
Horses and Big Ribs.
Early in 1866 Red Cloud depOsed
Big Ribs, his head chief. on account
Of age, extended his own dOminiOs
over the Ogallalla Sioux and repre-
scented practically all divisions of the
Sioux tribe in the treaty meeting al
Fort Laramie.
The question at issue at this con-
vention was the bui ding OF the Union
Pacific railroad through Sioux terri
tory. Red Clouds following OF 5000
hostile Indians accompanied him f.
Laramie. 1t was agreed that the rad
road should pass up the Platte valley.
but Red Cloud and his braves. OPP
posed the opening of the "BoZeman
trair' extending northwest from Lar
annie, which was the ideal hunting
grounds of the Sioux.
When the treaty meeting was in
session, two regiments of regulars
arrived, and, while awaiting the re-
suit of the meeting, occupied thc
| Bozeman trail. Indefiance of ReA
Clouds remonstrance, the expeditiOa
marched through the Sioux country.
Red Cloud rose from the conveR-
ton, and, declaring the whites had
betrayed him, said
You may take my country, hut
will mark every mile Of your road
| from North Platte to the Yellowstone
with the bodies Of your soldiers"
When the willy chief and his. fol-
lowers left Laramie, they took the
| precaution to drive off several hun
dred cattle, horses and mules be'ong-
| ing to the government. He then Or
ganized the Sioux forces over a viAa
! territory and began war which haA
| it's climax in August, 1857, when with
/ his braves, he was given a crushing
| blow by the Eighteenth infantry,
His followers lost confidence IN
| their leader and Red Cloud was cor
nered in 1859. He was placed or the
Pine Ridge reservation, where he has
i remained ever since.
Red Cloud was the last of the great
| Indian chieftans. He belonged to q
class of aborigines which was never
| civi lied
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-11
"in Wyoming."

The uses of atmosphere in modern
playwriting have been exaggerated be-
yond measure. So soon as a play has
new locale a new type of character,
a new exploitation of dramatic raction
it must first of all be bathed in a
proper atmosphere" The skies must
the leading man must be queer Mr.
Willard Mack, the author of 'Tn wy
oming," which will be at the Keylor
Grand theater on December IL, has the
sincerest regard for proper environ.
ment. and while he objects to all the
modern bOsh about what he calls 'an
abnormal development of atmosphere
things and in this new play of the
Great West, has, with his magic touch,
the right color, force and strength
Particularly happy has he been in the
place at the Daily ranch At the rise
OF the curtain the sun rises-the sun
of Wyoming-the sun that shines no.
where with the same benevolence, the
same geniality. 1t is a relief of un-
speakable to turn from the din and
clatter of modern life as pictured il
our daily life with it's trade in ideals
and it's poverty Of men, it's innumer-
able regrets and ambitions and desires
to this immense tranquility, this candle
and shining calm. Men out here are
not ashamed of life or death, you car
be heroic without dread of clever edi-
tors and hospitable without fear of
rOgues.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-11
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS

Notice is hereby given to all prop
erty owners in Water Assessment Dis
trict No. 2, Bellevue Avenue. that the
assessment roll for said district and
the diagram accompanying the same
were filed in the Office of the City Clerk
on the End day of December, 1909; that
the same are open for inspect N by
the pub 'ic; that on the 21st day of De-
cember, 1909, at the hour of 1880 O'Clock
p. M, the City Council will meet and
sit to hear appeals of all parties ag-
greived by said assessment, at which
time the said city council will hear
and determine all questions that may
be presented by the owners of lots or
parcels of land in said district re alive
to the special benefits that will result
to each and as to whether each is
equitable and proportionate to the spe-
cial benefits resulting to each or win
be in excess of the benefits resulting
thereto All complaints must be sub
mitted in writing.
T. d. S. HART, City Clerk.
First publication in Evening States
man December II, 1909; last publica-
ton December 81. 1909.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-11
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS

Notice is hereby given 30 all prop
erty owners in Water Assessment Dis
trict No. 3, College Avenue. that the
assessment roll for said district and
the diagram accompanying the same
were filed in the office of the CITY
Clerk on the 3rd day of December. 1909,
that the same are open for inspection
by the public: that on the 21st dav
of December 1909, at the hour of 1880
o'clock p. m, the City Council VIII
meet and sit TO hear appeals of all
parties agrieved by said assessment, 1T
which time the SAID CITY council will
hear and determine all questions that
may be presented by the owners of
lots or parcels of land in said district
relative to the special benefits that
viii result to each and as to whether
each is equitable and proportionate to
the special benefits resulting thereto.
All complaints must be submitted In
writing.
T. D. S. HART, City Clerk.
First publication in Evening States
man December II. 1909; last publ1ca-
ton December q, 1909.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-11
NOTICE. PROPERTY OWNERS

Notice is hereby given to all prom
erty owners in Water Assessment Dis
trict No. 1, Francis Avenut, that the
assessment roll for said district and
the diagram accompanying the same
were filed in the office of the City Clerk
on the goth day of November. 1909:
that the same are open for inspection
by the public; that on the 21st day of
December, 1909, at the hour of 1880
o'clock d. M. the City Council will
meet and sit to hear appeals of AL
parties aggreived by said assessment
at which time the said city G. uncil will
hear and determine all questions that
may be presented by the owners of
lots or parcels of land in said district
relative to the special benefits that
will result to each and as to whether
each is equitable and proDortiOnate to
the special benefits resulting to each
or will be in excess of the benefits re-
sulting thereto. All complaints must
be submitted in writing.
T. D. S. HART, City Clerk
First publication in Evening States
man December II. 1899; last publica-
ton December II, 1909.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-11
GL|MPSES THROUGH
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country not to have a building that
the country owns. 1t leads to a f1uctu-
alton of addresses. Sometimes our
representative is to be found living
in a palace, sometimes in an apart
ment. 1t would be far more in keep
ing with the dignity of our country
if it's representative was to be found
always at the same place and in a
suitable place. so that his countrymen
would know where to reach him.
In my opinion every diplomatic
representative of the United States
ought at least to have the command
of his own frol door. He cannot be
sure of that if he has to take chances
in several of the capitals of Europe
This having command of ones own
trent door is desirable for the security
of the archives of the embassy, to say
nothing about matters of keeping UP
the dignity of the country
The committee of the New York Bar
appointed to investigate
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-12-11
AmuSementS
"The Third Degree"

"The Third Degree" is a play that
teens with life and is vibrant with
dramatic action. 1t was written by
Charles Klein, author Of 1.-THE Lion
and the Mouse" and the great Ameri-
can dramatist of topics and ideas of
the times, in his best and most virile
style.
1t bears the trade mark of Henry
B. Harris, which means purity and
cleanliness in the drama. 1.-THE Third
Degree" treats of the Sweating" sys-
tenn of the police department in deal
ing with supposed criminals and moves
straight forward in a natural and con-
sequential style that lends it tone and
force.
1t is not wholly through the expose
of present day cruelty in police meth
DDS that Mr.. Klein's play derives it's
main interest. Rather it is the vital
and wonderous picture he draws of
strong, indomitable far-seeing, self
sacrificing young womanliood. Inter-
esting as are the other characters and
features in the drama; it is the
plain, unassuming and devoted young
wife, Annie Jeffries, who in the fore
ground constantly fills the eye and
mind.
The story of the play is simple and
homely. 1t tells of the misfortunes that
follows the union of beautiful young
girl of the people with the son Of a
wealthy family and the vicissitudes
arising therefrom; how she works with
all her life's energy and woman.s
wit to clear the man she loves from
father refuses to aid him in his hour
of need. The boy is not overly strong
of mind, and is unable to resist the
torture to which he is subjected with
the result that he confesses to CRIME
he did not commit.
The struggle of the young wife
comes after the police have made him
confess through the inquisitorial third
degree. The ending of the play is not
only novel but stimulating, while it's
treatment throughout is intensely in
teresting, especially as it typifies the
good, chaste, and clean in stage liter
allure.
The cast which Henry B. Harris is
sending to present 1.-THE Third Degree
at the Keylor Grand tonight, includes
artists worthy of the task of interpret
ing Mr. Kleins splendid work. Among
those prominent are Paul Everton, E.
A Eberle, Fernando Eliscu, Tlfred
Moore, T. l.. Coleman, Francis Bonn,
L. HI. Summons, H. H. Forseman,
Ralph Ramsay, and Margaret Drew.