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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1909-12-18

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Evening star., 1909-05-16

the Murfee River. where could be seen all
kinds of native industries in full action
The next morning, after breakfast of
native foods, the Captain retired behind
the house to cleanse his teeth Now nv
friends teeth were the finest product of
one of Boston's expert dentists, and the
native servants who had followed him to
do his bidding received the shock of their
lives when the Captain calmly removed
his teeth and proceeded with his dental
toilet Screaming with fear and amaze
ment. the slaves came running to the vii
lage plaza and told what they had seen.
The chief men were inCredulous and
came to me for enlightenment The Cap
tain had meanwhile finished his task and
was in the house. Calling to him. the
situation was explained. and he showed
the crowd how the trick was done Many
questions were asked, and all were even
tually satisfied that in some things the
white man excelled About a week after
our return, the mission station was visited
by delegation of toothless wives. Their
husbands had knocked their teeth out and
sent them down to have the American
kind inserted
Evening star., 1909-05-16
Burning Up Water

HEMICAL experiments involving fire.
- smoke, and explosions seemed to i'm
press the native mind more than anything
in my magical repertoire, and one of these
on one occasion averted what might have
developed into small sized interurban
war The season had been unusually dry
and in some towns away from the lakes
and rivers the water supply had run low,
springs had gone dry, and the creek had
shrunk to rivuets In the midst of this
water famine came the news that Sand
fish had taken possession of a public spring
near his village and would not let any but
his own people get water The excluded
ones complained at the mission and wanted
some one to intercede for them
Now, Sandfsh had been to Freetown,
in Sierra Leone, and knew something of
the English ways of taking and holding
in fact part of his own territory had been
appropriated by the British, and he was
now merely doing unto others as he had
been done unto Furthermore, Sandfish
was naughty, disdainful, and backed by a
goodly corps of fighting men who could
make it interesting for anyone who antag
onized him. Knowing this, thought to
subdue him by chemical means, and ac-
cordingly, when our company reached
his village. there was stored away in
Evening star., 1909-05-16


too much big devil for him.
Chemistry Against Fakir
nURING the days of my youth | had
- cultivated knack for juggling,
sleight of hand. magic, and such diver
sions. and had acquired considerable deN-
teritv. These accomplishments had oc-
casionallv been exhibited for the amuse
ment of the children In the mission school
and several times had been drawn upon
to entertain the people in native towns
where we had stopped overnight. soon
found that the bush or devil doctors used
Juggling and magic as adjuvants to their
treatment, and to my amusement discov-
cred that my Juggling accomplishments
were looked upon as evidence ot superior
medical and surgical skill.
One day Vey boy came to me, saying
that a celebrated native juggler was eX
hibitng in a nearby village From the
description of the man, his dress, and his
tricks, | concluded that he was Hindu
fakir and at once determined to go and
see for myself One of the mission teach
ers accompanied me, and in getting ready
for the trip suggested that the fakir might
be shown a trick or two Just to keep the
white mans reputation from becoming
dim knowing the futility of any anna
teur jugglery against a passed master IN
the art, | determined to resort to other
means Accordingly a mixture of phos-
phorus and carbon bisulphid was COM
pounded and put into a small vial and the
vial dropped into my outside coat pocket
The entertainment afforded us that
night was excellent. consisting of tricks
in simple sleight of hand and through a
miscellaneous program of magic up to the
psychic tricks that have made Hindu
magic famous. Naturally my presence
among the natives attracted notice. and
the fakir was given information as to who
and what | was In few moments came
a request for some white mans magic.
Like those who desire to be coaxed, hesi-
tated stating that the hour was late; but
our friends were mildly insistent SO con-
sented to show one simple trick
Calling for piece of white cotton cloth,
it was brought from some nearby house
and passed among the crowd for them to
examine and see that it was whole, clean,
and not burnt in any spots. While this
was being done the vial of phosphorus so
hutton was palmed, trick very easily done
in a place lighted only by freight and
torches Telling my friends that | in
Evening star., 1909-05-16

my box a small vial of metallic sodium
For fully two hours that night we pala-
vered. trying to induce the avaricious
Sandfsh to surrender the spring; but he
held out for his price of ten slaves from
each dependent town. In lieu of the
slaves he would accept five free daughters
for his harem Finally an ultimatum was
put forth that unless he removed his
guards from the spring l should burn the
water and call down the wrath of the gods
to destroy his power Thereupon Sand
fish laughed long and loud.
oh, Daddy, You be one big medicine
man, one big devil: but YOU must not trv
humbug Sandfish, You can no burn
water. Water put fire out; him no burn
Sandfish you hear what | say. You
know do not lie If you do not make the
water free, | shall burn it.
No Daddy, you can no burn water"
Just at that moment slave girl was
crossing the plaza with a bucket of water.
filled to the brim Calling to her, l com
manded her to set the bucket in front of
Sandfsh and his assembled followers
While this was being done the vial of so
dium was palmed and uncorked. Advanc-
ing to the bucket, | passed my spread out
hands over the water recited burlesque
incarnation. and nonchalantly shook
small piece of sodium out Of the vial. The
instant 1t struck the water there was
sizzle, flash, and from the water vel
lowish flame burst forth which gave a
most livid appearance to the faces of the
surrounding natives.
Sandfish was startled.
More passes more incantation. more
shaking and more sizzling and flashing
Sandtish showed distinct evidences of
fear and superstition.
Another demonstration, and the work
was completed Sandfish capitulated
completely, and the spring was declared
free His kingship agreed to refrain from
any further oppression, to return all trib-
ute collected, never to interfere with any
water supply in the future or initiate any
hostile demonstrations.
The Indians Knew
SOME years later | ventured to repeat
- this experiment for the delectation Of
a bunch of Sioux Indians out in South
Dakota At its elimination there were
few grunts, and one buck spoke up.
Quite an interesting experiment, doc
tor. Very nicely done "
Which remark reminded me that there
is town in Pennsylvania called Carlisle.
Evening star., 1909-05-16

tended to call upon unseen fires to come to
my aid and burn the cloth, took the
piece of cotton goods in my hands. crum-
pied it into a wad, and at the same time
uncorked the vial and emptied its con-
tents on the cloth, then cast the wad on
the bare ground in front of the crowd.
For fully minute they watched it; then,
lust as failure seemed imminent. there
came a wreathing curl of smoke and the
cloth burst into flame
Evening star., 1909-05-16
Killing Blocks and Natives

WHILE many of the ways and means
w of American civilization were sur
prising to the natives | had two expert
ences that made me very conservative
thereafter in asserting claims of superior
ity or in boasting of what could be done.
As part of my travelling outfit there was
always carried a Colts repeating rife,
twelve shots, ~ caliber. This gun be-
came renowned throughout the country,
and was known among the natives as
little big -gun-talk-fast.' One day we
paid our first visit to a large native town
ruled by powerful King who was much
given to war demonstrations. My work
in healing the sick was we'll known, and
the doors of the barricade opened wide.
After exchanging salutations and while
indulging in the customary palaver, eN-
change of news. etc, the King happened
to notice the rifle At once he wanted to
know if it was "messeh- BAH and asked
for an exhibition of it's prowess. Filling
the magazine to its full capacity, dozen
blocks of wood were set up hundred feet
distant and when all was ready were
knocked over as fast as a bead could be
drawn on them.
Nv kingly friend was lost in admira
tion and wanted to know IT the gun was
good for anything but shooting at wooden
blocks Would it kill men as fast as it
knocked over blocks? Without thinking,
| told him it would The King turned to
one of his men and gave an order.
\ few minutes later | was amazed to
find twelve slaves lined up where the
blocks had been. and the King with
smile and wave of the hand, commanded,
" Kill them
Royalty's respect for my religion al
lowed me to escape without violating the
sixth commandment.
At another time one of my seafaring
friends who expressed a desire to see
something of the interior natives was
taken on an expedition to Jarbacca.
friendly village about days travel up
Evening star., 1909-05-16

knowledged, through the Interpreter, was
too much big devil for him ~
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-06-06
(By Warren S. Dean.)


Some time ago we noted the birthday
observances of some of the most honored
citizens of the American nation, and per-
haps now it will not be out of place to re-
cord some of the impressions that we
have gained from them.
In regard to observances of Lincoln's
birthday, the occasion called the writer
with many others to hear and see how in
keeping with those principles he held most
dear through life. Arriving at the Opera
House before many had gathered, we were
gratifed to see how appropriate the decor
ations had been arranged for the occa-
sion. From wires strung across the room
were suspened a number of hearts of diff
ferent sizes in the tints of our national
colors not the symbols of slavish minds,
but something that impresses us with the
feeling that there are many, kindly, hon
est natures in this world willing to stand
for the unselfsh endeavor Of those who
are trying to make better conditions for
all in this life. And as we noted the rem
nant of those who went forth at the call
of their beloved President to do their part
in battle so that we might have nation
free from the curse of chatte slavery, we
thought Of the few short years in which
their own life work would he done, and
soon to follow their comrades to their long
rest
But we soon discovered some of the
discords that usually work their way into
such gatherings that loving hearts have
called together for the purpose of cement
ing the love we have for those who gave
their lives up to free their fellow beings
from bondage.
In the Invocation of the Reverend gem
tleman, he ended his applications with
the Lords prayer. AS we listened and
noted some of his slavish, meaningless
phrases, we also noted those words that
by past and present events had a far
reaching meaning to them. That part
which says, "Give us this day our daily
bread" interpreted in the light of the
lives and acts of the priesthoodD means
give us II comfortable living for nothing
in return.
And "Forgive our trespasses as we for
give those who trespass against u.s.
reads thus: Our trespass against others is
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-06-06
Abdul Hamid and God
(By Harold Banning.)

When we compare the criminal records
of Abdul Hamid, the late Sultan of Tur-
key, and God Almighty. supposed ruler of
the universe, we must instantly arrive at
the conclusion that Abdul is the better
man. Such comparison presents many
difficulties, as we are not well supplied
with authentic material in either case.
Abdul Hamd assembled the throne of
Turkey at the age of 36 years, after caus-
ing his brothers. assassination. He i'm
mediately hid himself away from the sight
of his subjects and began a hideous reign
of crime We don't know at what age
God Almighty assembled the throne of the
Universe or who preceded him, but we
have little doubt that God owes his throne
to the assassin S knife. God, like Abdul,
hid away from his loyal subjects and be-
gan his unparalleled reign of crime. He
has been so exclusive that his full name
is not known. 1t is supposed he murder
ed his father Code MI, and took the
God MIL
But let us return TO Abdul Hamid. AS
soon as he was firmly seated on his throne
Abdul rolled up his sleeves and plunged
his hands into his peoples blood. Mas
sacres and executions began and continued
during his whole reign The blood of
two hundred thousand victims stains his
record. But ut last even the ignorant,
brutal Turks grew tired of boodshed and
Abdul was quickly dethroned. Gods
bloody reign still continues Uncounted
millions have persisted during his reign.
The blood he has shed in this little world
alone would fill every lake. river and ocean
of the earth Earthquakes and tidal waves
have amused him. Fires, plagnes and wars
have delighted him. He has murdered
millions. He has shaken down great cit
les. He has committed every kind of
crime. Every year he grows worse. At
present his favorite amusements are earth
quakes How many cities will he destroy
before he finds another amusement! His
reign will last as long as evil exists. The
savage Turks dethroned Abdul Hamid. but
God still reigns. Abdul Hamid had muir
dered 100000 persons. God has killed his
millions. Abdul is a prisoner, hated by
all mankind, but God still reigns. and is
loved by many.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-06-06
BLUE GRASS BLADE

done Tor the Lord sake, ana those VINO
doubt or transgress our divine CD beliefs
their conditions will be made so disagree
able for them that they will have no wish
to trespass against us.
There was much that reminded us of
the kindly, loving, unselfsh acts of our
martyred President at that meeting, but
the purposes of the priesthood were plain
ly to be seen, with the blind or willing en-
dorsement of the general public With
sober reflection, we now note the numer-
Gus efforts of the advocates of mental sla-
very to get into the limelight on nearly
every occasion where the people come to-
gether for the purpose of keeping green
the memory of those who have done SO
much to abolish savery-dragging in their
ancient ignorance and falsehoods, whose
teachings in the past and present time,
coupled with human selishness, is the
greatest curse to truth, freedom and pro-
gress of the human race.
The timely and able article of Judge
Parish b. Ladd in the Blade of Feb. 81,
should be noted by all lovers of mental
liberty; in part of which he says.
''Should these conspirators succeed, we
shall have church and state united; the
church to dictate the laws and the obedl-
ent state to enforce them, as in the dark
ages. This nefarious band of conspirators
boasts that it has already brought within
its fold all of the quasi-religious organiza-
tlons, and it is now at work TO capture
the labor unions. No man who prizes per-
sonal liberty, and knows for what it
stands, should allow himself to underesti-
mate the strength and desperate character
of this band of plunderers,-this so-called
National Reform Association Better that
all go down in a struggle than to submit
to slavery at the hands of this religious
fanaticism.
Judge Ladd is one of the few men who
fully realizes the power and purpose Of
the hypocritical schemers, whose power
and wealth have not been derived from
the following Of useful work and those
things that call for truth and honest up
rlghtness between man and man. but by
the teachings of decisions and falsehoods
of ancient ignorance. whose advocates
have in the past imposed their brutal
conduct upon helpless people, with the ig-
norant, passive cowardice of the masses,
whose highest thoughts seem solely to be
the pursuit of the Almighty Dollar.
Delhi, n. Y.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-06-06
One That Encourages.

WATER VALLEY, n. Y.-If | have
my health will pay you inside of three
weeks for year.-JOEL HICKOX.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-06-06
Prescriptions of Priestcraft

Will Thrust Themselves upon Public Gath
erings in an Effort to Foster
Ancient Fables upon Passive
Multitude.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-11-18
A Moral

A duck which stack faithful
~ to business during the sum-
mer and laid several dozens of
large fawn-colored eggs COM
planned that she wasn't appre-
ciated. "See that hen over
there said the duck, "she has
MT laid as many eggs as have
nor as big, but she has books
written about her and verses
composed in her homer, while
nobody is saying a word about
me-"
"The trouble with you u.s."
said the wise old rooster that
was standing near, chat you
don't tell the public what you
have done. You lay an egg
and;waddle off without saying
q word, but that sister Of mine
never lays one without letting
everyone in the neighborhood
know about it. If you want to
cut sny ice in this community
you must learn to advertise. .
Exchange.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-11-18
Public Sale

| will sell at public sale at my
farm, located four miles north
east of Mo Valley, Iowa, and
six miles southwest of Logan,
1ow', the following property,
on Wednesday Dec. l, 1909 sale
at one p. M, free lunch at noon
As Poland Chinas as head of
poland china thoroughbred hogs
consisting of two fall yearling
males, thirteen spring males,
twenty-nine sows offspring far
row and one matured SOW with
litter by her side, sired by Mann
moth Dude.
These are all of the growthy
lengthy type, with plenty Of
bone and good color. They
have all been bred and fed for
bre sders, having had plenty Of
range at all times, and are in
perfect health. Parties desir-
ing can buy males and females
not related. Catalogues that
gives breeding in full are now
ready. If interested drop me
a card and l will gladly send
you one. Please bring crates.
IL head cattle. Will also
sell IL head of cattle consisting
of five good steer calves, one
heifer calf, six cows, part of
them giving milk, and one
Shorthorn bull.
1000 bushels of corn in crib.
Terms Twenty dollars and
over, one years time for bank
able note, 8 per cent interest.
Under twenty dollars, cash.
Alfred Bessire, Prop.
Upper & Son, Auctioneer
]. s. McGavren, Clerk
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-11-18

MES, from which has grownthe
greatest nation that ever .x.s-
Ted in the worlds history, free
as the wild wind that kisses both
land and sea, mighty in educa-
zion, science, literature, agri-
culture, mighty in war ana in
peace, the land blessed of God
and loved by man. "the land Of
the free and the home of the
brave" D: M H.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-11-18
Owning the Earth.

/ cit is often urged that the
chances of success is open to all
men DR.. MCGEE, secretary of
the Inland Waterways commits
sion, Washington, recently said
OF Rockefeller that, though he
is q Millionaire. there is no rea-
son why a million other men
might not he as successful as he.
/ I. H. L. Lee, of Los Angeles,
has been doing some figuring.
He fints as follows:
twelve nations, United States
United Kingdom, France, Ger
many, Russia, Austria Hungary,
Italy. Belgium, Spain, Neither
land-, Portugal and Switzerland
have population of 1876, O94, 821
Their total wealth is 1858, 1OO,-
100000. The last named eight
have a population Of 266, 543, 772
aid total wealth of $9O,lOO,-
100000, being a per capita wealth
of 1898.
The estimate of the pupula-
ton of the world is 1922, 7OO,-
600. So, if we deduct the pop
ulation of the IL nations, we
have left for the rest of the
world a population of ], O26, $685.
178. Now, say we allow for all
of these people a per capita of
$500 being 10 per cent more
than the eight nations), we have
the sum of $410,642,O71, 200, to
which add the total of the IL
nations, gives US a grand total
of the wealth of this world of
$763, 742,0n, 200. Therefore 764
billions could own this world.
And the above estimate includes
all lands and improvements, live
stock, all implements and ma
cherery, coin and bullion, steam
and street railroads. shipping
and canals, agriculture and
manufactured products, mining
products. furniture, clothing
and personal adornments.
Now, if 764 billionai DIS own this
world, what would become
of the 999,236 other billion
aires? They would have to have
1908 worlds as wealty as ours
to own!
One hundred and sixteen bill.
ionaires would own the United
States, thirty-five own Russia,
thirteen own Italy, six own
Spain, forty-two own Germany!
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-11-18

Ross Mclaughlin of Logan
spent Sunday with his parents
in this city.
TIE city hot water heat was
turned off a while this morning
on account of a break at 5th
and Erie.
Mack Beckley went to Blair
this morning for a weeks trip
repairing some buildings on
his farm near there.
Up in Crawford county 492
people have taken out hunters
license. Surely the ducks up
in that country will have a hard
time of it in the future.
w. H. Wonder of the Onawa
Democrat, celebrated his Goth
birthday last week. He has
been editor of the Democrat
for over Is years and has built
up as good a newspaper as
there is in Western Iowa.
j. j. Amen and G.. C. Williams
returned from Cody Nebr., this
morning, where they have been
on a hunting trip for a week.
Julius Duer has his name en-
rolled on our subscription list
having paid until 1915.
G. r. Stout went to Council
Bluffs today on business.
Mrs. Ed Casey and daughter
were Omaha passengers today.
J. N. Tamisiea left for Des
Moines this afternoon for a few
on business.
A light snow fell this afte r.
noon just enough to make the
ground look white.
Mrs. j. j. Amen and daughter
Edith visited Omaha friends to-
day.
E. w. Hollingsworth is work.
ing near Blair this week.
Mrs. H. c. Reel Of Vail, Iowa
is in the Valley today.
Jorgen Hansen lost his old
family horse Saturday night by
death. He had owned the
horse for many years.