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Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16
The Dying Monarch of the Herd

The other beloved and the bloody
froth blew, but he did not charge.
He was wholly on the defensive and
stood with legs wide apart, paving
up the shale in heaps and switching
his tail fiercely. The young bull
backed to the river brink and dipped
his nose into the water like a prize
fighter refreshing himself in his cor.
ner. and then lowering his head he
walked deliberately to his chosen dis
tance and then launched himself like
a cannon ball on the waiting old chief.
tain. Back, back, back, the old fellow
went under the shock, and at last
when he was against the bush, up
went his head, the strain was too great
for the mighty neck and twisting his
horn into the exposed throat the
young bull ripped it open and the
fight was over. Gerarde raised his
rifle.
Let us take COW each; that young
fighter deserves a chance to live"
said /. and so We aimed for the audi
ence. I missed, but we got the other
two. The remainder of the herd fed,
save the victor in the fight. He stood
his ground and was ready to fight any
and all comers, until he saw that we
were not going to cross the stream
Just then, but preferred to have break
fast.
Copyright, 1909. by Benz. B. Hampton)
Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16

! down some of the adventures l met
in defending our lives or the lives of
some of our people from wild beasts.
One morning the chiefs son came to
me to complain bitterly that a herd of
elephants had walked through the one
end OF the village during the night,
eating, crushing and tearing up the
nearby crops, marching over huts and
fowl coops and q sleeping child had
been crushed. got my guns in some
trepidation. for they were strange
things to me, and he and | set out.
followed at a respectful distance by
half the village.
He was inclined to nurse the double
barreled gun which l gave him to
carry. as If it were a baby, and I did
not know what moment he would
finger the trigger when 1t was pointed
in my direction. have always deemed
that morning one of my narrow es.
capes from untimely death.
At last We sighted the elephants, q
herd of 20 or more reposing in a
grove and feeding leisurely. At that
time | was so ignorant of woodcraft
that knew nothing of coming up the
wind to them, but fortunately the wind
was favorable, or we should never
have got shot. or else have been
charged without chance to do more
than fire hurriedly.
The herd was mixed in an unusual
fashion, as there were two old bulls
and two young ones among the COWS
and calves. This condition could not
last long for any great length of time,
as sooner or later there must be a ter.
rifle combat for supremacy.
Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16
Worlds Potato Crop.

The potato crop of the world is
roughly 5.o0O.OO0.o00 bushels year.
Most of 1t is raised in Europe-in 1902,
more than four and a quarter billions !;
1909, little less than four. billions !;
'1sO4. little less: 1905, more than four
and three-quarter billions; 1906, 1906.
$4,000.
Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16
After An. Elephant Herd

The dangers from wild beasts were
great, however, and as soon as could
l secured two good rifles, double bar
relied Blisset and very heavy ele-
phant gun that carried two ounce
ball, and in this narrative l will set
Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16
In Theory He Is Absolute, But in
Practice the Will of the Voters
Is Supreme.

King Edward, in verbal theory, is
almost as absolute as his all-conquering
ancestor William the Norman. He is
still, in theory, the executive head of
the nation. governing through secre-
taries and ministers, like the secretary
Of state for war or foreign affairs, or
Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16
Enjoyable Outing.

We meet our friend who has bseo
spending two weeks at the resort
famed for its scenery and outdoor -
fractions. ~.
Have a good timer" we ask.
Great" he replies,
"They say up there by the lase =
a pleasant place for vacation" ~
1T certainly is. Why, the night
clerk at that hotel is the best partn8
at bridge 1 ever found"
Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16

life of mankind. evolving an ideal of
urbane and gracious life founded on
service to the realm.-Charles Johns.
ton, in Harper's Weekly.
Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16

and | first went to our mission Statlon
in the shadow of Kilimanjaro at the
edge of that wonderful Taveta forest
in a country to be traversed erelong by
ex-President Roosevelt. White faces
are common enough there to-day, but
20 years ago we were the cause of
great excitement. | could have be-
come rich in ivory by exhibiting my
dear wife's wealth of golden hair, as
1t was nothing unusual to be offered
s., 900 or $4,000 worth of ivory by
some caieftain for the privilege of see
ing her tresses unbound. 1t is a
strong commentary on the savage
African heart and on the dominancy
of the white race to say that in 20
years and in the most savage perils
my wife was never threatened and was
never in any apparent danger from any
of the tribesmen, not even the most
blood thirsty Nasal chieftain. shall
never forget the first time she ever be-
held native blood flow. No more
shocking scene could one ever witness,
and though she saw thousands more
during our life there, this first was al
ways the most distinct.
A warrior had been convicted upon
undeniable evidence of the foul muir
der Of his comrade in arms, with whom
he had lived for years on terms of
Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16
African Buffalo Hunting
By Col. Etienne Bazin

and at last she came plunging down
into the gully. After perhaps quar-
ter of an hour of fruitless effort the
bull backed of. and the COW and he
stood side by side glaring at me. l
thought of poor Laschet from Bona
treed for four days and killed when
he tainted from weakness and fell to
the ground. Was that to be my fate?
Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16

HERE Is q certain
glory that hangs
over the head OF
the lion hunter and
an eclat that goes
with the killing of
the majestic ele-
phant which OBJ
scures in the popu-
lar mind the trt-
Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16
Diplomacy.

1--WE must give up the open door
policy, am afraid says the hrst
diplomat.
And why?" demands the second.
THE ambassador from Kishwhoo
will not agree to our plans, and 700
know the whole open doer idea hinges
upon his decision"
Hinges on IT,. does it?' asks tho
second one. Hinges On II? Tell you
what wen do. Well make II sid
Ing door. See?"
Thus was shirt sleeved statecrafr
given anot ceg great impetus.
Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16
A Greenhorn'S Shot

Such combat was Indefinitely post
poned by our work that day, though
Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16

cafe au lait or chocolate for breakfast
and for supper, and salad (which is
the cheapest of all foods there). or pot
au feu for the meal of the day Dande-
lion is served as salad and, never
cooked. 1t is in season in November
and December.-TheT Table
Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16
No Hope.

But. papa. would be content -
live on crust with Harold"
ION a crust? Huh! Harold couldnf
raise the dough-"
Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16
Not Our Language.

Your wife says your youngest baby
can talk"
YES" answered Mr. Bliggins. with
a slight hesitation. But he appears
to take naturally to something like
Volapuk or Esperanto"
Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16
Two Bulls In Battle

As we were on our way back to
camp there came low angry below
from up the stream, and not 900 yards
herd behind him advancing on the
bull we had frightened. The young
bull was wet and dripping from hav-
ing crossed the stream and seemed
about to avoid the pitched battle
there on the broad open expanse of
the shaly river shore, but suddenly
the old bull charged, and as the
young one turned to meet the shock
they locked horns and the battle was
on. The charge carried the younger
and lighter animal sliding, struggling
backwards for 40 feet, tearing great
gashes in the sand and stones. Now
the young chap found himself. He
wrenched free and springing away
with amazing agility rushed the big
bull from the flank and gored his
hip before the other could turn and
for his share rip the hide for
foot on the young bulls shoulder with
lifting blow. The young bull seemed
fully aware that he was no match for
the big fellow in a showing contest,
but he was forced to it for protection.
They met with an awful shock that
would have killed either of two or
binary animals like horses, and to
our amaZement, so fierce was the
young ones spirit that he not only
held his own but drove his adversary
La L. ;v,<o 4
reeds into which his hind quarters
sank. Seeing his chance the young
bull wrenched free and turning his
head on one side drove the nearest
horn into the mired bulls shoulder.
This evoked a below of rage and
pain, at which all the cows bawled,
and out came the sufferer with a
bound. They locked horns once more
and romped up and down the shore,
now at the waters edge, now raking
the riverside trees and brushes. We
seized this moment to rush to a near.
er point. We could now see that both
were bleeding profusely. This style
of fighting made an unequal battle,
and the young bull was beginning to
weaken when suddenly the other STUN.
bled, and, in an instant the youngster
had him to his knees and was twisting
his head down into the sand. With a
quick backward leap he disengaged
himself, but the young bull was too
quick, and before he could recover
and lower his head the young bull
had his horn in the others chest and
was boring, twisting, goring until
blinded by the torrents of blood that
gushed into his eyes and he stopped.
shaking his head.
Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16
Fight.

"She isl Fright girl,' they
say. 1T she is not more
"Ah," oman, 1T is NOT
hard to why her clever.
ness hind coming popular.
But men admiree
bright wo
80 the they do not nec'H
essarily ecies over a won
IN who and bright that
Ae learn n ten minutes. y
he realI she will not Learn
to skate winter"
Tensas gazette., 1910-12-16

T is with a smile
that | now recall
the fact that l was
IN st careful to
leave behind me in
the United States
all firearms and
weapons save my
ks and wits
ubop NV yOunP wife
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
NO WAR BASE AT KEY WEST.
Commander Beehler's Plan Not Re.
garded as Feasible by Board.

The Navy Department has rejected
Commander ". II. Beehlers plans for the
establishment of a war base at Key West,
Fla These plans involved the use OF
four old monitors as floating forts They
were to be stationed on various keys in such
a way as to command the approach of an
enemy, and add to the protection Of the
Panama canal. The officers here who
have been studying the question Of canal
Notifications do not believe the plan
feasible proposition. They prefer to de-
pend on the permanent coast defenses at
the Atlantic and Pacific entrances of the
canal, and to supplement those forts Jy
submarines. The guns to be established
at the entrance OF the canal will be of
fourteen-inch caliber and placed as
to have range Of at least ten miles,
which is about the limit OF effective gun
fire. The submarines are to be used in
discoUraging approach and for purposes
of investigation.
The naval authorities believe il there
Is to be any special war base in connec-
ton with the canal it should be estab-
lfshed at Guantanamo. Cuba, where the
navy has an elaborate plant for small
arms target practice. 1t Is the policy OF the
Navy Department to make no special
provision for the naval plants on the
gulf coast, either at Key West. Pensa-
cola or Algiers, near New Orleans. 1t
is considered that Guantanamo is the
logical place for a dock yard and a war
base. especially in relation to protection
of the canal. The influence of the ad-
ministration will be exerted to obtain
appropriations from Congress for that
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
TWO WITNESSES ARE ILL
MISFORTUNE PURSUING MEN
IN SUGAR CASE.
Government Counsel, However, Il
Confident That Heike Trial Will
Begin Monday.

NEW YORK, May 14-Misfortune seems
to be pursuing witnesses in the sugar
scandal cases Recently Richard Parr.
star witness in preceding trials and ex-
pected to ngure prominently in the trial
or Charles r. Heike. secretary of the
American Sugar Refining Company. was
threatened with peritonitis and it is still
uncertain whether he can appear at the
trial next week. Today IL was learned
that Otto Schmeiter. one of the American
sugar Refining Company's bookkeepers.
upon whose testimony the government &c
pends even more largely In the Heike
prosecution is seriously ill The pros
peSts are that he will be unable to tcst;f,
F'arr uncovered the crooked work with
the scales on the Williamsburg sugar
DOCKS which sent quartet Of checkers
and Oliver Splitter, their boss to tas
penitenttary after sensational. trial.
Schmeiter. at his post in the sugar COM
pany oMces, checked the weighing opera
lions. Ii was the tables he prepared and
concerning which he testified at previous
trials that enabled the government TO
show the differences proving the under
weighing which sent the checkers to
prison and which resulted in the refund.
ing to the government by the sugar COM
pany Of more than x2.U00.cOo in durles.
Schneider Is said to have suffered a
breakdown as a result of the laborious
work he did in making the computations
and the nervous strain OF the iong-con-
tinued prosecutions.
The government counsel while some
what cast down at the illness of Parr ana
Schneider, insist that other evidence has
developed that makes their case STRONGER
than ever and that the trial of Heike and
others accused IN the sugar conspiracy
cases will start next Monday according TO
schedule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
THE SEALS
SECRETARY ISSUES NEW ALAS
KAN FISHERIES ORDER.
Young Males to Be Marked and Al
lowed to Escape From the
Pribilof Islands.

Five hundred three-yearold male seals
are 10 be allowed to escape from the
killing fields on the Pribilof Islands, so
breeding adults in the future. They are
TO be marked in such manner as to
make them readily recognizable through
out the season, and under no circum-
stances are they to be slain. They are
TO be of the best examples OF the seal
herd.
This direction. given TO W. l. Lembkey.
agent In charge of the Alaska seal fish
cries, was announced by Secretary
Nagel of the Department OF Commerce
and Labor, whose object is the conserva-
ton OF the industry. which has suffered
so seriously in recent years from pelagic
sealing.
Other stringent measures for the pro-
instructions TO the agent. No females
are TO be killed and no seals are TO be
taken having skins weighing less than
five pounds nor more than eight and a
half pounds. Killing is to cease July 81.
while the number to be put to death for
food for the patives on the islands for
the year beginning July ! must not eX-
coed 200.
The agents OF the government will have
charge OF the welfare of the natives to
whom the sale OF intoxicants is prohib-
tied.
The privilege OF taking the seals. here
tofore leased to a private company, now
rests with the government, which is to
sell the skins 10 the highest bidder Hope
is expressed that before the season is
over an international agreement may be
reached to prevent pelagic sealing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

two years. died yesterday morning at the
home of his son, Franklin B. Severance,
at Gaithersburg. He formerly resided in
Massachusetts and came to this county
about five years ago. Surviving him are
his wife and two sons-Franklin B. Sew
GRANGE, assistant cashier of the Gathers
burg National Bank. and Casse!l Sever
ance, lawyer of Los Angeles.
The Sarah Ann Gardner will case, which
was interrupted in the orphans court
here last week by the stenographer. Cliff
ford II. Robertson, going on a strike has
been resumed with a new stenographer
in the person OF a young Washington
woman. Robertson declined totake any
more testimony until paid $3.50 for twenty
five days he put in on the case and
recess of one week was taken to enable
the contestants to raise the amount or
make other arrangements
The case was brought by Judge Will
liam T. houston a ID John 0. Houston of
Washington against Harry Houston, ex-
ecutor under Mrs. Gardeners will and the
sole beneficiary, and is an effort to break
the Will on the ground that Mrs. Gard
ner was mentally irresponsible at the time
OF it's execution and that undue influence
was used. The trial has been in progress
here several weeks. The estate involved
Is valued at about $4,000. consisting
largely OF Washington real estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
CAGE MASTS ORDERED.
Equipment for Battleships of the At.
lantic Fleet.

Secretary Meyer has settled the con-
troversy in the navy as to the desira-
bility of tall cage masts by ordering the
installation OF such masts on all the
battleships OF the Atlantic fleet
So far a number Of the ships have had
but one of the masts, some forward and
others aft. one Of the older masts being
retained in each case. Officers Of some
OF the ships found fault with the new
masts and recommended their abolition.
Other officers favored their installation
on all the fighting ships. The target
practice just concluded showed such un-
usually favorable scores that the authori-
ties have now agreed upon the advantage
of the higher web basket masts.
The action OF the department will re-
suit in delay in the program of summer
maneuvers to be held in Cape Cod bay.
The date Of completion of repairs on the
following ships has been extended to July
Is In order to permit the completion OF
the installation Of their cage masts:
Minnesota. Nebraska, Rhode Island, Vir-
ginia. Idaho, Mississippi and the New
Hampshire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
ROCKVILLE.
al Correspondence Of The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, May

ROCKVILLE. Nd, May ii, 1910.
Rev. Charles .. Rosensteel, pastor of
st. Johns Catholic Church.. at Forest
Glen, this county. was rendered a recep-
ton Thursday evening In honor of the
18th anniversary of his ordination to the
priesthood. About 200 of the pastor S
oarishioners and friends from Washington,
Baltimore and other places gathered in
st. Johns Hall. near the parsonage. and
gave expression to the high esteem in
which he is held.
Among the gifts received by Father
ftosensteel was a we'll filed purse from
the members of his congregation The
presentatlon speech was delivered by An
drew j. Cummings and in accepting the
oxen Father Rosensteel exp. es. led his ap
probation of the demonstration in his
lonor
An orchestra from Washington and the
Forest Glen Cornet Band were present
md played at intervals and refreshments
were served. Following tbs forma!ities
the Young folks enjoyed a dance
Father Rosensteel came to Montsomer,
county twenty years ago as pastor of St
MaTy,s Church. Rockville: St. Johns
Church. Forest Glen: ST. Gabriels Church,
Potomac. and St. Peters Church, Olney
Twelve years ago he was relieved of the
charges at Rockville and Potomac ard
emoved TO Forest Glen. Through his ef-
torts the present st. Johns edihce. said
10 be the handscmest church structure in
Montgomery county, was built. and he
vas also instrumental in building the
church OF the Nativity, at Brightwood
ID. C.. Of which he was pastor in connec-
ton with the Forest Glen Church a num-
Ger of years. Father Rosensteel now de-
'otes his entire time to st. y ohns Church,
which has shown steady growth under his
passionate.
Father Rosensteel's first charge was as
assistant pastor of St. Anne's Church,
Baltimore. and he was later pastor Of the
church at Newport, Charles county, and
\ mission church nearby.
Miss Grace Louise Lewis Of Watson,
Va, and Heaton Alexander Voding of
Ashburn, Va, were married in Rockville
yesterday by Rev. s. r. White of the
Baptist Church. and Thursday afternoon
the same minister officiated at the mar
rage here OF Miss Pearl Rector OF Mar
shall. n. c., and Ernest w. Prince of
Fort Wayne, md
Franklin G.. Severance. aged seventy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
CLAIMS OF FRISCO.
Arguments for Panama Canal Cele.
bration Before Senate Committee.

The claims OF San Francisco as the
place to ho'd the exposition to celebrate
the completion Of the Panama canal in
1915 were urged upon the Senate commit
tee on industrial expositions yesterday.
Gov. Gillette of California. Mayor McCar-
thy of San Francisco and former Secre-
tary Of the Navy Victor L. Metcalf ap-
peared.
They explained that no financial aid for
the affair from the government would be
asked. What they desire is the promise
Of a government exhibit and an invitation
on the part OF this government to foreign
powers to participate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
WHEN KING WAS INFANT.
Edward of England Shown in Group
in Old Miniature.

An old miniature painted on ivory OF
the late King Edward OF England and
two OF his sisters has just come to light
in Washington. It shows the king as
an infant in a perambulator which bears
the royal coat of arms and his sisters
standing beside it. Robert Jordan and
William Tanner are the owners.
The picture is copy of celebrated
painting and, 1t is declared, an artist
was several months in completing it,
The story is that it was given to lady
In waiting Of the late Queen Victoria
and by her presented to her granddaugh-
ter. who, in turn. sold it TO Messrs Jor-
dan and Tanner.
Many persons have closely examined
the miniature. 1t is about 1;ax2 inches
In size and has q reproduction of the
English crown above on the frame in
closing 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
DOMESTIC ORIENTAL RUGS

G price Ss' p %sf
2ox34 Observation-Disclosures. Sis $1.oo
~/No4 III. $50 %@"4o
36x0O in. SIS 90 $500
100 Prairie Grass and Hof Fiber Rugs; A
BARGAIN; sizes from 36x36 in. up to 36x72
in. All to go at, EACH ..................4 ACC
SI.oo value.
value. Each. ..................2o zoe
MATTINGS
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stripe patterns. c. & S. price, I5c yard.
Our Price, 734c Yard.
Seamless Chinese Mattngs, fancy patterns in
green, red and blue. G. & S. price, zoe yard
Our Price, 14c Yard
Seamless Chinese Mattings; extra fancy quail
1ty; very heavy; pretty patterns in blue, green
red, olive, tan and fancy mixtures G. & S. price,
$50 yard.
Our Price, 241zc Yard.
Hoh Fiber a. Wide Stair Mattings, very
pretty and durable; suitable for halls and stairs
u. & 5. price, 6oc yard.
Our Price, 371zc Yard.
Royal Lintan Seamless Mattings; very heavy
grade; choice patterns in green, blue. tan and
fancy mixtures. G. & S. price, 45c yard
Our Price, 3oc Yard.
Japanese Inserted Cotton Warp Mattngs;
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choice. G.. & S. 45c grade
Sale Price, 25c Yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
Opened Without Ceremonies.

LONDON. May 1.-THE Japan-British
exhibition at the white city. Shepherds
Bush, London, was opened to the public
this morning. Owing to the national
mourning the ceremony planned for the
first day was omitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

Mayor George Edward Smith Of Fred
erick. Nd, has received letter from
Mayor Joan Z. Keyburn of Philadelphia
stating that party Of business men will
leave that city June II on a trade ex-
pansion tour through Cumberland valley
and parts Of Maryland, Virginia and West
Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
a Few Of the Many Value
JAPANESE TOGO RUGS

JAFANESE 1OOO NUOO
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tai patterns; G. & S. price, 5000. Spe-
cial NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .$a
IS Japanese Togo Rugs; size 3ox6o inches;
oriental patterns and self-tone effects; very
serviceabie. G.. & S. price. S1.5o. Special,
CdClI
9 Japanese Togo Rugs; size it. in.xIo it. 6
ill.,; oriental patterns. G.. & S. price, 5000.
Special Sc
80 Japanese Togo Rugs; pretty floral and
rugs G.. & S. price, S2oo. Special, each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

j. T. Clark, a prominent attorney OF
kenova. w. Va. was found guilty at
Wayne of felonious assault Should Clark
fail TO secure new trial he will be SEN
fenced to he penitentiary for q term of
not less than two nor more than five
years.