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Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-30
Died at Elrhty-elrht a. Predicted

Died mt Eighty-eiEht ms Predicted.
Prophesying early in life that she
would live to see her eighty-eighth
birthday, Miss Julia H. Hancock. OF
Brockton, Mass, died a few days ago
on the day she had previously set for
her death. lnfrmities of age are given
as the cause. She gave no particular
reason for her prediction, although she
seemed imbued with the belief that her
prophecy would come true.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-30
Marlboro sights Airship.

Marlboro, Mass, Dec 24.-An air
ship was sighted over Marlboro early
tonight, going northwest at 60 or more
miles an hour. Persons in all sections
of the city reported having seen it. Its
general course, they say, was in the
direction of Clinton.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-30
A Peep Ahead.

They were about to open the Pana-
ma canal in due form.
What are we waiting for?" asked
the man who was to deliver the ora
tion.
1--WE are waiting" answered the mas
ter of ceremonies in a husky whisper,
ito see If we can't scare up a few
American built ships to go through
first!"-Chicago Tribune.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-30
zelaya's Loss Is Immense.

Panama, Dec PA wireless dispatch
from Bluefelds, addressed to General
Chamorro' father here, reports 600
men killed and 1900 prisoners and 1,000,-
900 cartridges captured OBJ 'ro-
visional government fore at Ran
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-30

The next time you feel that swal'
lowing sensation, the sure sign OF sore
throat, gargle Hamlins Wizard Oil i'm
mediately with three parts water. 1t
will save you days and perhaps weeks
Of misery.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-30
Hoods
SarsapariIIa

Acts directly and peculiarly on
the blood; purifes, enriches and
revltalizes it, and in this way
builds up the whole system.
Take it. Get it today.
lets called Sarsatabs. 100 Doses 81.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-30
Bowdoin to Rejoice for Peary.

Brunswick, Me-, Dec. 25. - The
achievement of her distinguished alum
nus. Commander Peary, in reaching the
North Pole, will be celebrated at the
close of the bowdoin College year, II
was announced at chapel by President
Hyda
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-30
Good for Sore tyes,

for over 100 years PETTIT'S EYE
SALVE has positively cured eye dis
eases everywhere. All druggists OF
Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-30

HOWARD 4 BURTON : As-ayer and Chemist.
" Leadvlle. Colorado. Specimen prices. Gold.
Silver. Lead, ST. Gold. Silver. itc, Gold boc; Zinc
or Copper. u Mailing envelopes and full price ilss
lclted- Rcforonce; Carbonate National BaAk.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-30
WhoR

For who, to dumb forgetfulness a prey,
That letter in his pocket e'er resign
ed,
Without receiving. on some later day,
good sized portion of somebody's
mind?
The Washington bee., 1909-07-24
POSTSCRIPTS

The menu was delightful. Caterer
James w. Bras showed the genuine
chamberlain form" and spared
neither pains nor expense to set out
the best the market afforded.
1t was James A. Cobb's first ex-
perience as chairman of a big ban
quest committee and he handled the
delicate situation with the skill of a
veteran. besides making the speech
Of his life" in eulogy of the honored
euest. 1t was Cobb's night to shine
and he shone.
Although compelled to come on
crutches. OF account Of his recent
siege of rheumatism. Editor w. Cal
vim Chase was on hand early. Moth
ing but his deep admiration for Mr..
Scott could have drawn him from his
home at night.
Judge TerrelTs beautiful tribute to
his old friend and patron, Major
Tohn R. Lynch. was one of the most
impressive flights of the evening. As
an all-around after dinner speaker,
the Judge stands in a class alone.
As POSTMASTER, Auditor Tyler
handed out few "hot ones" that
made everybody sit up and take no
acknowledging what kind of a
griddle he would use to broiI his next
victim upon. His baseball allegory,
describing the school fight as it ap-
peared on the diamond, brought down
the house and prepared the guests to
hear from Assistant Superintendent
Bruce.
The wiseacres are trying to see
where Gilchrist Stewart got his au-
thority for pronouncing Icons" as
if spelled with a long "a," The
Brownsville hero scared higher than
Orville Wright's aeroplane, but came
down without scratch, amid the
cheers of the groundlings.
DR.. Washington's telegram of gen
erous commedation of Commissioner
SCOTS labors was another significant
The Washington bee., 1909-07-24

Bruce has been exonerated. This
Board is properly constituted body
to take such actions. This being true,
what possible good can be accomplish
ed by the holding of Indignation meet
ings against Mr.. Bruce?
More like holding an indignation
meeting against the school board than
against some individual Still. the
latter course, in my judgement, under
the circumstances, would be exceed
ingly unwjse to be INDUCED in by
good citizens; such a course would be
revolutionary in its nature and re-
pugnant to ourf orm of government.
The School Board was placed in its
present position by the properly con
stituted authority, to perform its duty
the best it could under the circum-
stances. 1t has performed its work,
attended to its business, and the
wiser course would be for every man
here to be at home, or some place
else, attending to his duty. In my
opinion he would reflect more credit
upon himself and his race by so do
ing"
The Washington bee., 1909-07-24

body has ever been known to catch
the bland assistant superintendent
mapping.
Register Vernon's classic figures
and rose-colored periods gave evi-
dence that he can twang the harp of
forensic eulogium with the best of
them, without drawing on King
John, "Runnymede." or Magma
Charta." Thes ilver-tongued Kan
san has no peer in the art of putting
things gracefully, sympathetically and
sincerely.
The newspaper men were ''on the
job
Dividing the big guns" at each
cnd of The table was an innovation
for which Caterer Gray deserves
credit. There was no way for the
crowd to lose its mental balance.
Over here we tip" those who
serve us. In Liberia they dash"
them. The - frequently means
something else on. this side of the
water.
X w Thomson
The Washington bee., 1909-07-24

. of Boston; Honorable Charles w.
Anderson, of New York; Honorable
Harry S. Cummings, Of Baltimore ;
fred. r. Moore. of New York, Editor
of the New York Age; Attorney
Thomas L. Jones, of the District
lar; and Major R. R. Motion, of
Hampton Institute
DR.. Washington's telegram was in
part, as follows
VERY glad indeed Washington
people are honoring Mr. Scott in way
he deserves for hard and successful
work he has accomplished on the Ii
berian Commission He has acquitted
himself in a creditable and praise
worthy manner"
As is well-known to the country,
Mr.. Scott has been, for more than
twelve years. the faithful, discreet
and far-seeing private secretary to
DR.. Washington, and the latter loses
no opportunity to express his sincere
appreciation of the painstaking ser
vice rendered by this estimabla young
man, and candidly admits his indis-
rensability to the well-being of the
Tuskegee Institute and its allied ac-
tivities. Mr.. Scott is a native of
Texas and graduated from Wiley
University at Houston. A few years
ago his alma mater conferred upon
him the degree of Master of Arts.
Since the formation of the National
Negro Business League by DR.. Book
er T, Washington in Boston in 1900
Mr.. Scott has been corresponding sec
retary of that great agency for COM
mercial uplift, and has been the
fright hand of his distinguished
chief in promoting its growth year by
year. 1t was due to the agitation and
persistent following UP of the matter
that the re are today three Negro
bandmasters in the colored regiments
of the United States Army, and
through him President Roosevelt was
moved to order that all of the four
regiments be provided with Negro
chief musicians as rapidly as open
ings could be made
The very. Congenial company which
assembled to do honor to Commission
er Scott on this occasion included be-
side those already mentioned:
r. w. Thompson, Cyrus F. Adams,
Robert A. Pelham, A. o. Stafford,
A. F. FIillyer, H. c. Tyson, Arthur
c. Newman, A. H. Glenn - James E.
Walker, John c. Nalle, w. Calvin
Chase. Arthur S. Gray, James w.
Gray, Wyatt Archer, DR.. c. Sumner
Wormley, George w. Davis, George
T. Collins, Oliver Randolph, Thomas
!. Galloway, John T. Howe, Charles
T. Pointer, and Whitfield Mcfnlay
The Washington bee., 1909-07-24

senator from the great State of Col
orado, and the only Republican from
that State, he has a'greadresponsibil-
ity upon his shoulders.
He is also National Committeeman
from Colorado No man stands high
Ell with his party, and hefuture pros
perity Of the Republican party in Col
orado depends upon his wise Judge
ment, and The Bee feels safe in say
ing that his party will give him loyal
support which will redeem the State
from Democratic rule and control in
1910 and place her once more in the
Republican column where she rightly
belongs.
The Bee extends to the voters Of
Colorado its hearty congratulations in
having such an able representative as
Senator Guggenheimer to represent
Colorado at the time when the rights
and liberties of the American Negro
are involved. It is the duty of every
colored American in the State of Col
orada to stand by the party and its
able senator
POPULAR BUSINESS MAN
The Bee presents to its readers
Mr.. Thomas Rupert, of I45 B street.
southeast. Mr.. Rupert was engaged
in the grocery business in South
for over twenty years
before he went into the saloon busi-
ness. His patrons consist of the best
class of white and coIored citizens.
This is one of the most popular re-
sorts in the section. He keeps no
Jim Crow bar. He treats all citi-
zens alike. Give him a call.
Read The Bee.
The Washington bee., 1909-07-24
PUBLIC SCHOOL INDIGNATION
MEETING

LAWYER L. Melendez King Inter
viewed as to his Remarks at
True ReformNs' Hall
A representative of The Bee saw
Lawyer L. Melendez King for an in
terview as to his connection with the
Indignation school meeting held at
True Reformers' Hall Monday, July
70, 1909.
Mr.. King was asked, How about
the newspaper statements that you
led the opposition for Mr.. Bruce and
we're hissed. etc?'
Mr. King replied:
l have no personal knowledge Of
any kissing while l was speaking, I
believe that such newspaper reports
were circulated by the anti-Bruce
faction in order to discredit anyone
holding an opposite view to the one
entertained by them. If there was
kissing, as they say, is only showed
consumed considerable time. | was
not given a square deal, after be
ing called on to speak. The facts are
that I was passing the hall and was
asked to come in and take a seat on
the stage. I was not normally in.
vited to speak and was surprised that
l was called on. However, I spoke as
follows;
1T is not my purpose or intention,
in what I shall say, to defend or ap-
prove any particular individual or
school policy. I merely wish to ex-
press BY sentiments as | believe to be
the right OF every American citizen
On an occasion of this kind. Judging
from the remarks of the President, it
appears that this meeting was called
for the purpose of denouncing the
Assistant Superintendent, Roscoe
Conkling Bruce. And he has been de-
nounced in the most scathing terms. |
If we are to believe what has been
said about him, the average ten-year-
old schoolboy is better %tted for his
position than he is. Be thi4 as it |
may, the Board of Education hasl
considered these charges and Mr..
The Washington bee., 1909-07-24

scathing terms. If we are to believe
what has been said about him, the
average ten-year-old schoolboy is
better fitted for his position than he.
Be this as it may, the Board of Edu-
cation has considered these charges
and Mr.. Bruce has been exonerated.
This board is a properly constituted
body to take such actions. This be
ire irue, what possible good can be
ac Nmplished by the holding of in
dignation meetings against Mr..
Bruce?"
I'VE are here to discuss the unsat-
isfactory school administration which
has existed in this city for the past
two years. Mr.. Marshall said. ct
is characterized by oppression, gag
rule and internal discord of all kinds,
and it IS our purpose in the citizens
association here to remedy the condi-
tions so far as it lays in our power.
Teachers Afraid to Appear
The gag rule complained of is re-
sponsible, I have no doubt, for the
total absence of teachers in this au-
dience. They have not put in an ap-
pearance for fear of a possible rep
rimand or dismissal by their supe-
rior."
The speaker disclaimed any lssen-
ton as the head of the agitation
movement of seeking a schooI-Office
for himself.
He reiterated that the sole hope of
reward of all the agitators of the
present movement was the realization
of a clean, unbiased administration
OF the colored schools of the District.
Mr.. Marshall reviewed the history
Of the public schools for the past II
years and traced the origin of the
connection Of Mr.. Bruce with the
system.
He is a theorist, he is unfair and
unfit for his work here. He has
every colored school in the city in an
uproar and in discord,' said Mr.. Mar
shall in conclusion.
The meeting lasted until well to-
ward midnight, adjourning at the call
of the president.
that they and some of their followers
were so blinded in their prejudiciaI
feelings against Mr.. Bruce that they
were unwilling to hear the other side
"Wise men err fools never"
Il only spoke FIVE minutes and was
then stopped by fhe president who
had himself spoken one hour, besides
two other affirmative speakers who
The Washington bee., 1909-07-24
A WORTHY REPRESENTATIVE

A WORTHY REPRESENTATIVE
Honorable Simon Guggenheimer,
Of Denver, Colorado, who is now serv-
ing his first term as United States
Senator from that State, is making
record of which his constituents
should feel proud. He is strict
party man and has stood by his party
during the long debate on the tariff.
He has been in constant attendance,
never having missed a roll call
This well known party man does
not pose as an orator, but is a ready
debater on all questions, especially
those concerning his party or state.
For a long time Mr.. Guggenheimer
occupied seat on the Democratic
side of the Senate, but now he has
permanent seat on the Republican
side of the Senate, where he is always
surrounded by the leaders of the party
discussing important questions of
state or some important ill AS s
The Washington bee., 1909-07-24
r. w. Thompson.
THE SCHOOL QUESTION
Attorney Joseph H. Stewart and
Others Speak-Attorney L. NJ.

Attorney Joseph II. Stewart and
Others Speak-Attorney L. NJ
King Not Greeted With Ap-
plause.-Eis Interview
There was quite a number of citi-
zens assembled in True Reformers'
Hall last Monday night to listen to
protests against the management of
ifle colored schools. The first speech
was delivered by n. P. Marshall, 4
member of the local bar, who said:
Assured of Hearing by Congress
q have been assureF that a hearing
viii be given the matter" said n. P.
Marshall, President of the association,
who presided, "and to Congress we
propose to take it if necessary" It
was also proposed to bring the at
tention Of the city at large to the al
legged unsavory conditions in the col
cred schools by a series Of mass meet
ings to be held in different sections OF
the city at frequent intervals this
fall, at which the various questions
involved are to be discussed from all
standpoints. These meetings will
primarily be under the supervision of
the Citizens Association.
The principal address last night
was made by President Marshall. who
was succeeded in turn by Rev. D. F.
Rivers, Alexander c. Garnet. L. NJ.
King and Joseph H. Stewart. Each
of them delivered short talks, Mr..
King being introduced as "a friend Of
the opposition"
As Attorney King arose to address
the meeting quite a number of ladies
left the hall and remarked that they
would not stay to listen to him. At
torney King said;
1T IS not my purpose or intention
IN what shall say to defend OF ap-
prove any particular individual or
school policy said Mr.. King. 81
merely wish to express my sentiments,
as | believe to be the right of every
American citizen on an occasion of
this kind. Judging from the remarks
CT the president, it appears that this
meeting is called for the purpose of
denouncing the Assistant Superinten-
dent Roscoe Conkling Bruce. And
he has been denounced in the most
The Washington bee., 1909-07-24

Indication of the breadth of the man.
The Wizard" never hesitates to
render unto Caesar that which is
Caesars" and is ever ready to share
the spotlight with those who merit
place therein.
If there were any factions present,
they kept the fact a dark secret. And
there was no odor of the oil that
might have been used to still the erst-
while troubled waters
Major Lynch looked more vigorous
that he did in the old days when he
was Fourth Auditor of the Treas
ury," and led the valiant Mississippi
clans to victory in the quadrennial
battles at the national conversions.
His able speech recalled the histori-
cal convention of 1884, when he was
temporary chairman by motion of
Theodore Roosevelt, and brought up
the vivid recollection that at the age
of twenty-four he'was elected to Con-
gress over the redoubtab1e General
Chalmers in the famous "Shoestring
district" of Mississippi
The toastmaster's gentle hint that
DR.. T. D. Williston's Inauguration
Gay staff got cold feet" and failed to
materialize on account OF the weather
and other things, may be taken by the
friends of the genial medico as a
capsule suggestion that he should
have another chance on March 4,
1913,
The signal success of the Scott ban
quet is all the more creditable to the
committee because it is the third s.
spread for much the same company
within the brief period Of two months
and heretofore such "gilt-edged
feeds have been held not oftener
than once or twice in a given year.
The finest affair in a long time"
was the unanimous verdict.
President William Howard Taft
got an enthusiastic hand for ap-
pointing Commissioner Scott and Civ
ing him the opportunity to show the
kind of metal he is made of.
The Commissioners speech was
model of good taste and his story Of
the incidents of the trip and the
Eonors lavished upon theatrio, was de
void of anything savoring of bombast
or "I-ism" It was gratifying to hear
Of the royal treatment accorded Mr..
Scott, by the officers of the ships, re
futing the silly effort of the bourbon
New York Press to stir up race fric-
ton just upon the eve of sailing for
Africa.
The floral decorations were the
talk of those inclined to aestheticism,
and the well-trained husbands carried
q souvenir bouquet home to their
better halves"
DR.. Evans bore a striking resem-
blance to, the multi-millionaire
Count of Monte Cristo." His speech
was a telling one and the educational
authorities could have found no para
graph that required the use of the
blue pencil"
From the advertisements received
for his abilities as a nurse" DR..
Curtis should have no trouble;in Sc
curing a houseful of diplomatic pa
tients when he opens his sanitarium.
Professor Bruce admirably side
stepped the trap which the willy toast
master framed up for his feet. No
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-24
PROF. w. C. KN0ELK RESIGNS

Prof. w. G. Knoelk, instructor of
history in our high schools during
the past two years, has resigned
his position here to accept a posi-
ton as superintendent and principal
of schools in Boscobel, Wis. While
in this city Prof. Knoelk has made
many friends who will be sorry to
learn of his departure He is a man
Of sterling qualities and his work
in our schools has been most salts
factory. He will be missed in the
schools, but as the change is advan-
tageous to him his friends are
glad for him. He left Wednesday
room with his wife to get settled in
Boscobel at once. The good wishes
of all attend them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-24
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER

Miss Addie Skeel gave a Miscel-
laneous shower Friday evening in
honor of Miss Martha Whier, who is
to be married Monday. About twenty
friends responded to the invitations
sent and all report good time.
Each person present was requested
to write a poem about the article
they had brought, after which they
were read by Miss Skeel. Dainty
refreshments were served and the
guests departed at a late hour after
spending a most delightful evening.
Those present were Misses Kate
Kamerer, Ellen Richard, Estella Dou-
vile, Loretta Noltner, Fannie Barrett
Lillian Meyer, Ida Hammer, Dogmar
Martinson, Mrs. Gus Otto, Mrs. N.
w. Vanderbrook, Mrs. w. Brockman,
Mrs. Akey, Mrs. Tom Foley, Nettie
Klug, Harriet Klug, Laura Klug,
Mary Whier, Martha Whier and Miss
Elizabeth Broderick Of GAINESVILLE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-24
VAUDEVILLE
ENTERTAINMENT COED

If there was any criticism to the
entertainment given at Daly's opera
house Friday evening it is in the
fact that the program was too long.
The picture part of the entertain
ment, at least most of it, could
have been left out. The vaudeville
part OF the program was excellent
and Well worth the admission fee
charged. The Henderson school boys
and girls presenting their musical
comedy, ."Fhe Township School No.
81" with eight musical numbers was
excellent throughout The eight
people who took part were artists
in their respective characters and
received hearty encore after each
number, showing that the audience
was well pleased with the perform
ance The Doll Subrette, Miss Silvia
Lake; the Irish story teller, Pat
americus; and the character changes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-24
SUPPOSED LOST CHILDREN
ARRIVE HOME AT LATE HOUR
Two Daughters of c. M Sauon Aged Six and Thirteen Years
Go Berry Picking and Are Gone All DayPcked Up by the
Roadside by Farmer Who Brings Them Home Evening

on the farm, went out with them.
Altogether they gathered about three
quarts of. wild strawberries. After
supper with his chores completed, he
hitched up and brought them home,
not aware of the fact that nearly
half of the community were out
searching for them since about four
o'clock in the afternoon, until he
met some of the searching parties
about two miles south of the city
limits. He hurried home with them
and delivered them safely at nine
o'clock in the evening. The little
girls were none the worse for their
outing, but they were surprised to
know that they had been the means
of so much anxiety.
Mr.. Muller says that he told a
gentleman who was walking into the
city, and described him as to dress,
and asked him if he would step
into Purnell's store and tell Mr.
Stratton that he had his little daugh-
ters. This the stranger failed to do.
The searching party, even though
they had been making the search in
down pour of rain, with the use of
lanterns, and that they were drench-
ed to the skin, were all delighted to
know that the little girls were safe
ly at home again. The thought that
possibly they might have to put
in the night in the dense woods in
the rain with mosquitoes as thick as
bees, the thought was sad one to
contemplate upon. All is well that
ends we'll.