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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-31
FIGHT HIGHER FREIGHTS
Western Shippers Ask Govern
ment 10 Enioin Railroads.

Washington, May 30.--vigorous repre-
sensations were made 10 Attorney General
wicke-shzu to-day by interests represent
t-g Western traffic line territory asking
that the government invoke the Sherman
z-rr=--rst- law u prevent the putting into
effect CT z proposed general increase in
<-eighr rates on June !, notice Of which
WIS given By the railroads month ago
7 was argued that the proposed increases
were unvarranted and unjust. and the
crlricn vas EXPRESSED that they were the
result q 2 combination or agreement
s-oug the railroads in contravention Of
law The Attorney General told his callers
he would give their complaints careful con-
sheraton and would do the best he could
fo- them. but declined 10 outline what his
course Of procedure might be-
Senator's Clapp, Of Minnesota; Cullen, OF
Illinois, and Warner, Of Missouri, and
REPRESENTATIVES Nye. Of Minnesota; Hitch
cock and Norris, Of Nebraska; Hubbard OF
Iowa: Madden, Of Illinois, and STAFFORD OF
Wisconsin, accompanied the delegation
william .. Haynie. counsel OF the limos
Manufacturers Association, presented Pc
tirion asking that IN Injunction suit De
brought 10 prevent The increased rates be
coming operative until the courts could
oeEe-C-ne whether or roJ an liieSa1 GULF
rs-icr existed
The petitioners took the ground that the
sc--cr Of the railroads was for the pur-
pose Of forestalling legislation giving the
Interstate Commerce Commission authority
n ser aside proposed rates in advance on
co-nplaint Of z shipper.
The opinion also was expressed that the
Increased rates announced in Western ter
rttorz were the forerunner Of q general i'd
vance although il was declared on the
su-horE1v of The vice-president in charge OF
the traffic bureau Of one Of the Western
railroads. thar the proposed increase was
entirely uncaIled for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-31
SOUTH AFRICAN CABINET
General Botha To Be Premier
Other Members Chosen.

Cape Town. May 3e.-The first Caci-
net Of United south Africa has oeen
formed by General Louis Borna, VITO
has himself taken the portfolios OF Pre-
rnier and Minister OF Agriculture TIE
other members OF the Cabinet 80 far
selected are: General J. c SHUTS, MIN
lister Of the Interior, Mines and Defence.
J W Sauer Minister OF Railways ana
Harbors. General j. 3. vi Hsrtzos'
Minister Of Justice, 2 5. Malan. Mn
ister of Education. and H c. Hull Min
lister Of Finance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-31
Suggests Flight to Washington.

well, that is a difficult question If
YOU wanted to leave New York to go to
some other point, or to come TO New York.
7 do not know Just what would be the best
route would want TO go over the ground.
7 would not advise crossing the state of
Pennsylvania for it is mountainous, and in
the present state Of aeronautics II would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-31
Mr.. TAFT's FAST TRIP
Train Runs Forty Miles
Thirty six Minutes.

Washington, May so.-President Taft
arrived in Washington over the Baltimore
6. Ohio Railroad shortly after o'clock
tonight after fast run by special train
from, New York. The last forty miles Of
+ba trip. from Baltimore TO Washington,
yrere covered in thirty-six minutes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-31
BURROWS AGAIN A CANDIDATE.

kalamazoo. Mich May 80. - United
States Senator ]. C. Burrows. through the
Burrows Club. Of Kalamazoo County. an
nounced to-day his candidacy for re-eIec-
ton and his desire 70 be Endorsed by popu-
lar vote at the primaries next fall His an
nouncement commends the conservative vet
progressive tendencies of President Taft :"
]. also indorses the Republican platform OF
aAS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-31
sYEARs GROWTH OF CHURCHES

Rate Exceeded That Of Increase Of
Population.
Washington. May 3o-Church growth IN
ire Tinted States has been greater than
the increase IN population between the
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-17

to lead the way to the best fishing
place on the river bank, remarking that
he would be glad to try his luck if
Davey would allow him the use of his
line and hook for little while.
AS they walked along over the park
path, shaded by mighty trees, Prince
Henry talked most entertainingly to
Davey. But also he drew Davey out
of his reticence and made him speak
of himself. "How do you pass away
all your timer he asked him.
"Oh, I go to school during the win
ter" replied Davey. And during the
summer I play in the cottage yard, go
fishing, or hunting for wild flowers, or
go to the village on errands. And l
also work in the garden. oh, 1 know
ever so many things about flowers
the condition of the soil-"at planting
and how to keep them bearing"
"Oh, how free and happy you are"
said Prince Henry. And he drew a
long sigh. Both Davey and Rosey
looked at him questioningly. And they
were surprised to see how pale and
unhappy he looked. His face had not
the rosy, sunburnt hue of their own
round cheeks. And he was dressed too
fashionably for comfort and play. His
hands were small and white and looked
so helpless. Certainly, Davey could
throw him easily in a wrestling con-
test and could do it with one arm.
And he knew he could outdistance him
in a running match.
"You see, although / am prince, l
cannot have what 1 want" confided
Prince Henry in low tones. johnson
was a safe distance behind his young
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-17

Davey was the gardeners son, and
lived in a pretty, vine-cOvered cottage
in the grounds not far from the palace.
Any time that Davey went into the
yard in front of his house he could see
the great turrets of the palace rising
among the trees, and a five-minute
walk would take him to the rear gate
which admitted one to the private
grounds about the very palace itself.
And Davey had a lovely little sister
two years his junior. CDavey was IL
years of age) And he and the little
sister, whose name was Rosey, played
so happily together, going all about the
big park grounds belonging to the pal
ace. And if they wanted to go fishing
in the clear, pretty little river that ran
half a mile from their cottage, they
could do so. Indeed, Davey and Rosey
had a most delightful time. And they
had kind, loving parents who INDUCED
them in anything that was good for
them to do or to have.
But at the palace lived young
prince who would some day be a king.
And this young prince was Davey's
envy. How he longed to be a prince
himself, living in palace. The young
prince had private tutors and never
went to the public school as did Davey
and Rosey. And Davey envied him
such privileges.
One day while the young prince,
whose name was Henry, was about in
the palace grounds, catching butter
flies with a little net made for the
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-17

purpose, Davey and Rosey happened to
meet him in the path leading to the
river. Davey respectfully raised his
cap to the prince and Rosey bowed and
smiled sweetly. The young princes
face flushed with pleasure, for he had
often envied the poor gardeners son,
though Davey did not know it.
Good morning." said Prince Henry
"Are you off fishing on this beautiful
morning?"
Davey was flattered that the prince
should speak to him, and became con-
fused and could not reply at once. But
Rosey, who was always at her ease,
said:
"Yes. brother and I are going to fish
over there by the bridge"
Just at this moment the princes at
tendant came up and asked his young
lordships pleasure in remaining longer
in the park or returning to the palace
He cast a questioning eye on Davey
and Rosey. What right had the gard
ener's children to be in the princes
company, he asked himself.
"I wish to go over by yonder bridge
and watch this young boy catch tish,
said young Prince Henry.
But I think your mother will be
awaiting your lordship on the lawn
near the palace" advised the at
IenudnC
"Wen, she has other company" re-
piled the young prince, land it pleases
me to go over by the bridge for half
an hour. There can be no objection
to my doing so, l hope" And Prince
Henry looked hopefully into his at
tendant's face.
.We-l-l-l, 1 am not so sure about
that, my lord" replied the attendant.
'If the duchess should think it out of
place for you to go there in the COM
pany of-of-the gardeners children, I
should have the blame cast upon me,
you know"
'"rhere is nothing to cast blame on
any one," replied young Prince Henry:
But if there should be any question or
fault. it is mine. / shall take it upon
my own shoulders, Johnson"
Every well, my lord,' replied John
son in a resigned manner. II shall ac-
company you wherever you say.
Then, to Davey's pleased astonish-
ment, young Prince Henry asked him
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-17

charge, and the little prince could talk
without being overheard by him. NOW
l would love to have your freedom"
said the prince. II should enjoy being
out without Johnson's eye on me all
the while. l am never, never alone for
a moment. 1 am with my tutors every
morning; then 1 sit with the duchess,
my mother, for an hour. And then L
go for a ride in the park with my rid
ing master. Then have luncheon with
nv French goYerness. After luncheon
1 am allowed to sit on the lawn with
some members of the palace or go for
a walk with my ever-present Johnson
This morning [ felt too i'll to go riding,
and begged to be allowed to stroll about
the ground in search of butterflies
And that is how [ happened to meet
with YOU L wish 1 might be allowed to
play with you every day. l get very
lonely, with only dukes, duchesses and
people of the court circle to talk to-"
"But don't you have playmates?"
asked DaVey.
eyes. 7 sometimes have the young
duke OF Dandy and the little Princess
Marie to visit me, but they are so quiet
and stupid. The duke only wants TO
read fairy stories and the princess TO
plav at being a queen, for she IS TO
marry me when we are grown up. But
I don't care for fairy stories nor for
playing 1 am king, for being king WIN
come soon enough after L am grown.
want to go to the village on market
days and to eat my dinner at one OF
the noisy, common taverns-to mix
with the people of every kind ana TO
talk with them and to learn all the
things they know. oh, it is very tire
some" And again the little prince
sighed deeply.
They had now reached the bridge,
and Davey baited the hook and gave 1t
to the young prince, who sat down on
a fallen log and began angling for a
finny. Pretty soon he caught one, but
Davey had to show him about pulling
it from the water and removing it from
the hook. ooh, isn't it wonderful that
| should catch a fish-just like any
boy?" cried the prince. "Oh, isn't it
nice to be just a boy-and not a
prince?"
Davey looked at the prince and Won
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-17

Back went Miss Katy. On went Miss
Greenie. Through field and field hop
ped the proud grasshopper. Often did
she hear herself admired. That was her
only happiness. If she was so beauti-
full among the green, how much finer
she would look out in the brown road.
She knew too well the dangers of the
roads, for her mother had told her
that there only brown grasshoppers
were safe. But oh, to be admired! Just
one song would she sing out in the
dust. She began. Sure enough, she had
been heard, for from all around came
flutterings in the grass.
She saw the field creatures look at
her in admiration. Yes, she would
sing once more, to see how many
would praise her. Down the road came
the proudest creature. she had ever
seen. His high head was in the air
and his straight long legs were step
ping proudly toward her. How quiet
he was. Such bliss to be sought after
by one so proud! on he came as if to
whisper his praises, but alas, the Tur-
key Gobbler must have gotten too
close, for poor, proud Miss Greenie
was soon struggling in his bill and the
song was stopped short.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-17

dered at his words And he-Davey-
with all his freedom, had longed to
change places with the prince, who,
after all, was not happy, and whose life
would be guided by others, and who
could nof go anywhere alone-like an
ordinary boy! 1t was not so fine being
a prince after all.
Just then Johnson looked at his watch
and reminded his young lordship of the
hour, remarlking that luncheon would
be awaiting him.
With sigh young Prince Henry
arose from the log, handed the tshlng
rod to Davey, saying: Il shall remem-
ber this half hour in your company with
the keenest pleasure, and if the oppor-
tunity comes, [ shall repeat it, Then
he went off toward the palace, his face
serious and sad.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-17

thing which comes so quickly and
quietly behind him. 1t is nothing but
an automobile, and as it passes him,
unheedful of his fright, he says:
my, but that goes fast"
He has finished his lunch now and
has boarded the yacht Nancy, which
is leaving the harbor now and he is
sinking into a steamer chair, saying:
i've had enough surprises for to-
day." and he continued, after pause,
mo wonder your enemies call your
war vessels dread boats if that mon
ster l saw this morning is an ex-
ample of one" HELEN c.. MACE.
II. J. C. No. 2, r. f. ID. l, box Bose,
Long Beach, Cal. Long Beach high
school, grade g.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-17
HEAT MELTS HIM AWAY

Dear Aunt Laurie:
Robert Fulton was asked by the cap
tain of the great steamship Mauretania
to visit his ship and see how his great
effort had resulted. So we will follow
him.
From the dock at New York he went
on the ship at 2:30. He was taken to
a staterOom which was fixed up to look
like an elegant bedroom. Instead of
the old four-poster bed there was an
iron bed in blue and gold, white pill
lows and snowy spread. A beautiful
dressing table in the same colors, Or
ange wood with blue and gold dra-
peries. A white bureau cover was on
it and silver backed comb and brush.
He went out on the deck after re-
freshing himself by brushing his hair
and changing his clothes. He sat down
in O steamer chair and was watching
the water when a deck steward came
to him and told him that the captain
wished to lunch with him. Fulton went
to the cabin of the captain and when
den flash of light broke on him. He
was so astonished he didn't know what
to do, but when told that it was an
electric light he was reconciled to 1t
and advanced farther into the room.
1t was a hot night and an electric fan
was going. After lunch they went
down to the engine room, also to the
furnace room.
Such a mass of machinery as this
puzzled Fultons bewildered brain and
in the heat of the furnace room he
melted completely away. No signature.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-17
WONDERFUL AIR CRAFTS
Dear Aunt Laurie:

Dear Aunt Laurie:
If Robert Fulton were to return to
the earth in the present year / think
he would be greatly surprised and have
much interest in the great progress in
navigation, both of water and air.
When he was a boy all the boats
they had were sail boats and row
boats; when he became a young man
he studied and later he invented the
steamboat, but of course it was not
anything like the steamers now.
Suppose he would visit New York or
Chicago and go to the docks, he would
be interested in the great freight, pas
senger and mail vessels coming and
going.
The first steamboat was probably
about the size of a river steamboat
now, but gradually people have en-
larged and boats till now some of the
big vessels will carry many hundreds
of passengers.
He would be surprised if he could go
to some aviation exhibition and see
how some nf the men of our country
today have made discoveries and have
been able to invent a craft that will fly
through the air at a faster rate of
speed than an automobile or train and
some have even carried as many as
fifty passengers at one time. One
flew across the English channel and
back and there are many other rec
ords such as for height and length Of
flight, etc. But it would take to long
to mention ALI the things in which he
would be 1 terested.
THEODORE BRYSON COULTER.
Yuma, Ariz., Yuma City school,
grade 6, completed; age 10.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-17
HAD CONTINENTAL COINS

Dear Aunt Laurie:
/ imagined that Robert Fulton came
to my house to see me. told him that
we would get on the train and go to
town. He asked me what the train
was, so told him to wait and see. On
the way we saw an automobile and he
asked me what it was. 1 told him it
was an automobile. He asked me what
was making so much noise. I told him
that 1t was the train coming.
When it stopped we got on. He said
it was funny business. When we got
into town we saw a street car, j told
him that we would take that car.
told him that it was run by electricity:
He asked me what electricity was ana
I told him didn't know myself, When
we got off we saw man coming on
bicycle. He said that the man was
running very fast. 1 told him that ne
was riding ma bicycle.
He said that he had enough money.
He had some shillings and sixpences
and twopences and farthings. L told
him he had the wrong kind of money.
He said everything was changed since
he was here before. l told him would
loan him some good money
WILBUR HOLCUM.
Downey, Cal. Alameda school, hfth
erada
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-17
GREENE GRASSHOPPER
SINGS HER SWAN SONG

Once upon a time there was a Miss
Greenie Grasshopper, who got her name
from the beautiful silken gown she
wore She was very vain, because
the other grasshopers and wood bugs
thought her beautiful. But none of
them liked her, for she seemed always
to be trying to attract attention just
to show her beauty.
Never was there a party nor merry
dance that she did not try to dance
the longest and sing the highest. Even
her warmest friends had tired of her.
Now, Greenie Grasshopper's mother
was very sensible creature who
prieved over her daughters unladylike
ways. Often did she talk to her about
her proud actions and try to teach her
good manners. But no use. Her kind
ness was not appreciated. The other
grasshoppers would have nothing to
do with the disagreeable neigEbor. No
one but Miss Katy Did, her cousin,
would even go hopping with her. But
one day even she became hurt at the
way in which her pretty cousin acted
It was out in a beautiful field when
Miss Greenie Grasshopper turned and
said:
IT don't want you following me any
longer when l hop through the fields.
You think your dress is as pretty as
mine, but 1 will show you who is the
finer looking"
since you don't want me, goodby."
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-17
Little Prince Fishes
with Gardeners Son

Oppressed by the Ceremony and Formaes of Court Life Little
Heir the Throne Turns from Such Existence to the Simple
Joys of the Country and Takes Great Pleasure in Catching
Fish, and Passes Hour of His Morning Talking with
Two Children Are Amazed Discover That
Luxuries of Royalty Do Not Make Happiness
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-17
The LADS PoLITENEss

A few days after farmer had sold a
pig to a neighbor he CHANGED to pass
the neighbors place, where he saw
their little boy sitting on the edge Of the
pigpen watching its new occupant
How dye do, Johnny?" said he;
'how's your pig today?"
"Oh, pretty well, thank you!" replied
the boy. "How's all your folks ?''-Bos-
ton Courier.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-17
DEER IN ENGLAND

The deer of Epping forest are not
only an appropriate ornament to their
sylvan surroundings, but of great in
terest to savants, being the only real
wild deer remaining in England. They
differ markedly in color, characteris-
tics and shape of horns from the fall
low deer found in private parks. At
one time they had been so mercilessly
poached that barely dozen were left;
but they now number between 200 and
400, though a correct census is difficult
because they resemble the Irishman's
pig, who ran about to prevent himself
being counted" Some years ago E. N.
Buxton set free a few roe deer in
Epping forest, and these graceful little
creatures can frequently be seen in the
Monk wood.-EXchange
Whatever other gifts the heavens
deny, If God send us love we are
~
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-07-12
CITY NEWS.

Big reduction in buggies at Sher'
woods.
Unitarian lawn fete at residence
of Mrs. Elder, Park place, Wednes-
day evening, at s. Refreshments.
Music by Miss Brinkman and Mr.. Has.
sail. All cordially invited.
Regular meeting Morning Star
lodge No. 5. knights of Pythias to
night at 7:3O o'clock at Castle hall.
Fifth and Blondeau. Visiting Knights
invited.
The Methodist Sunday School will
hold their annual picnic at Wild Cat
Springs tomorrow. The picnic has
been postponed to allow the church's
pastor, Rev. ]. w Potter, who has
been touring Europe, to be in at
tendance. About five hundred OF the
members of the church and their
friends will spend the day across the
river.
Local railroad officials have re-
ceived official notification that John
T. Bowe, formerly with the Colorado
& Southern has been appointed gen
eral agent OF the d. & R. G. and the
Western Pacific, with headquarters In
Chicago. He succeeds x. c. Michael.
who has been transferred to New
York city Mr.. Bowe has made Keo;
kuk many times soliciting business for
his road and Is quite well and favora-
bly, known in local railroad circles.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-07-12
Iowa Railroad Taxation.

DES MONIES, July 12.-In connec-
ton with the fixing OF the value of
the Iowa railroads by the executive
council for the purpose Of taxation,
the district secured by the council
shows that the six railroads which run
across the state have s,43s of the
total 1874 miles of track, did IS per
cent Of the railroad business and paid
81 per cent Of the mileage tax. The
roads increase IN operating expenses
in Iowa for the previous year was
s5.500,00o The only road to increase
its net earnings was the Rock Island
while the gross receipts of the road
increased last year nearly s4,500, 600
or nearly two million less on this
basis. The road will ask for re.
duction in taxes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-07-12
Queer Reason for plxorcs.

Woman wants TO divorce her hus-
band because he suffers. Most mar
ried men don't even get chance to
do that.-New York Herald.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-07-12
personal

Quincy Whig: Miss Pearl Eads of
Keokuk, spent yesterday in the city
as the guest OF friends on South Third
street.
w. H. Lee Of Columbus Junction
was in the city yesterday.
Miss Tressa Green left last even
ing for New York City where she will
make her future home.
A. L. Smith of Keosauqua was a
Keokuk caller last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Coorich of Moul.
ton were in the city yesterday.
DIR. and Mrs. Machen returned
home this morning from ST. Louis.
L. B. Downing and C. w. Haywood
of ST. Francisville were in the city
last evening.
Mrs. C. H. Volt of Mallard, al,
visited with friends in the city yes
terday.
Miss Daisie Garrett returned to her
home in New Boston this morning,
after visit in this city at the home
of Mrs, Walter higgins.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. G. Hesbacher and
daughter Dorothy returned to their
home in Des Moines today, after
visiting with relatives and friends in
Keokuk for the past two weeks.
Chas. o. Long Of Ft. Madison was
a Keokuk caller yesterday.
A. S. Myers. w. E. Glovet and John
T. Brann of Memphis were In the
city last evening.
A. G. Murdoch of Milton was a
Keokuk business caller yesterday
j. w. Shibler of CORN was in the
city yesterday.
Ben Wirke and Joe Being were
| Keokuk callers from Fl. Madison last
evening.
| j. w. Carson Of Pennington was in
/ the city yesterday.
H. c. Merritt of Bushnell was a
Keokuk caller yesterday, making the
trip in an auto
AL Waugh returned last evening
from business trip to Burlington
P. v Bear has returned from an
extended trip through Missouri and
/ Kansas
G. T. Loney OF Bushnell was Keo
kuk caller yesterday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-07-12
Worry Is the Zeal Ensmy.

A busy life is healthy one, and few
suffer from oyerwork Mental strain
is the worm that undermines health;
Worry and annoyance and Impotence
are not wholesome. and when WON
an meets her duties with srch weapons
she can hardly expect to find happi-
ness and contentment. Investigators
are continually telling US that we
waste both time aud strength. and
some Of US are beginning to believe
them.