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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-01-30
@. M. CORPS NEEDS
ACCOMMODATIONS AT
SCH0FIELD BARRACKS

The recently organized quarter
master corps is faced with a serious
problem in finding quarters for its
men at Schofield Barracks. There
are nearly hundred teamsters at the
big brigade post, and with number
of enlisted men transferring from line
organizations into the corps need of a
permanent place to shelter and sub
sist them becomes pressing. The mat
ter of barracks for the quartermaster
corps at Schofield, is now under con-
sideration.
Several enlisted men OF the Fifth
Cavalry, who applied for transfer to
the quartermaster corps, and remain
ed at Schofield as casuals after the
departure of their regiment, have just
received their transfer through spec
ial orders of the Western Division
They are: Corporal Peter V. Ostrom,
Farrier Ellis L. Toms, Private James
H. Smith, Sergeant Otto Wustenberg
Farrier Sam Schiller, Privates E. w.
Metzinger and w. H. Pollok.
Privates Charles L. Dinkins and
Frank Kelley, 1O5th Company. and
James D. Moore and Charley w.
Shiveley, 159th Company, have been
transferred to the quartermaster
corps and stationed at Fort Ruger.
President Taft has RENTED the
sentence in the case of Captain John
e. Hunt, 25th U. S. Inf, published in
GO. %, War Dept. Feb. 10. 1910.
Capt Hunt was tried on charges in
volving intoxication, and was found
guilty by the court and was sentenced
to Dismissal President Taft in re-
viewing the proceedings commuted
the sentence to a reduction in rank of
fifty files.
Passengers for Honolulu on the
transport Sherman. to arrive about
Feb II, include General Macomb, Col
onel Rogers, Captain E. B. Winans,
Fourth Cavalry; Captain P. B. Malone,
Second Infantry; Captain H. E.
Knight, First Infantry: Captain D. W.
Chamberlain, Second Infantry; Lieu,
tenants r. B. Huntington and A. P.
Clark, Medical Corps: Lieutenant T
C. Spencer, First Infantry.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-01-30
'WILDFIRE' At
BIJOU tonight

4 comedy Of more than ordinary
r.Crit will be the Offering of Virginia
Prissac and company at the Biiou
Comedy-drama made famous by Lillian
Russell with be presented.
The bill is rather a preten ious one
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-01-30

Radium Spray will kill silver fish,
flies, cockroaches, mosquitOes.-Ad-
vertisement.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-01-30
BEST MEDICINE MADE.

There is no better medicine made
for colds than Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t acts on natures plan, re-
lieyes the lungs, opens the secretions,
aids expeetoration; and restores the
system to a healthy condition. For
sale by all dealers. Benson, Smith &
Co., Ltd, agents for Hawaii,-adver-
tisement. ...
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-01-30

/ read It In the Star.Bulletin.
must he so.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05
An Indian Fourth
Of July

II you happened to be a Sioux In
dian, instead of little American
boy or girl, you would celebrate the
Fourth Of July Friday in quite an I'm
usual fashion. OF course, being a
child, you would not take an active
part in the peculiar ceremonies, but
you would at least look on and see
many surprising sights.
To begin with, every Indian present
ID giving away his very choicest pos
sessions-even his horse-to Indian
maids or to wise men of the tribe
whom he wishes to honor in that
fashion.
Now, the Indians are not really
celebrating the declaration Of indie
pendence. for they understand 1t but
vaguely; yet the American flag is to
be found floating out from the tops
Of their tents or tepees and the big
affair Is always held on July fourth.
Weeks before the great occasion a
spot, usually on high plateau that
affords good water and pasturage for
their ponies, is selected; and the
Sioux from miles around come there,
ct the appointed time and pitch their
tents in q huge circle. Sometimes,
other tribes obtain permission from
the superintendent of their reserva-
tions to join in the celebration.
For several days before the Fourth
Ill sorts Of athletic contests are held.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05

Dear Editor:
I have an uncle whose name conn
mences with w. His name is William
Thomas Muldoon. He lives at Chilli
cothe, Iowa. He has lived there for
about seven years.
He has three little girls.
Their names are May Irene, Bessie
Fern and Martha Elizabeth, who are
my cousins. have not seen them for
about two years. I would like to see
them
Uncle William is 43 years old He has
auburn hair and is about 511 feet tall.
l also have a cousin named William
Charles Muldoon. He lives about ~
or miles from Batavia. He lives on
farm of 100 acres.
He lives with his mother and sister,
Mrs. Mary Muldoon. He has two sisters
and one brother. His sisters names are
Lizzie and Jamie
Jamie lives at Lucas, Iowa. William
Charles Is 80 years old and he has
black hair and is about feet tall.
l have cousin named William Dow.
ney. He lives with his three sisters and
one brother and niece on farm about
Ave miles from Batavia. His sisters
names are Sarah, Clara and Mary Ann.
He has black hair and is about feet
tall.
have an uncle named William Mid
dleton. He lives on farm about six
miles from Batavia. He married my
aunt, Jean Muldoon. He is 80 years old.
He has gray hair and is about 6 feet
tall. He weighs about $50 pounds.
Rosa Eta Roberts, age IS,
Agency, Iowa, r. 2.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05
PAULINE SAYS SHE WENT PART
WAY BY TRAIN.

When we went over 10 Liverpool we
went there part way on the tram ano
the rest on tho Atlantic ocean. ] did not
like Il on the ocean because 1t made
me sick.
Liverpool is q large city. 1t is sea
port Liverpool 10 larger than Boston.
The trade is largely with America,
Australia and South Africa The ex-
ports are chiefly cloth and hardware
and imports cotton, wool and food.
We all had very god time. When We
were coming home on the ship a little
baby fell overheard but was saved.
Then there was big storm came up
and wrecked the ship but the life boats
took us to Ireland and there we walt
cd for another steamer to come.
There were many Wild animals on
this island, but 1t was beautiful place.
We flshed one day. caught six large
fish and we saw one large whale.
After a while our ship arrived and
we started on. After we reached the
shore we took the train the rest OF the
way and had fine time.
When we reached home everything
was glad to see us. We had storm at
homo but no great damage was done.
Several trees were blown down and
heavy rain had followed.
It was night when we reached home
and we did not see much that even
ing az we were all tired.
/ was very glad to see the turkeys,
chickens, horses, ponies, cows, hogs
and sheep again and they were glad to
see us.
Pauline Riley, age IL,
Allerton, Ia, r. No. !.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05
HEssIE's VISIT TO THE COUNTRY

A week ago last Thursday we
went to the country and / enjoyed
it so much will tell you about 1t.
We went out to Newt Shaw's. It
is about two miles and half out
there.
We walked there and enjoyed It
more walking than would riding.
There was little girl there. Her
name was Florence Broadhead.
There was dog there. It's name
was Shep and it had little PUPPY.
There was an old cat there and she
had some kittens.
They were shearing sheep. They
sheared about twenty-five.
Florence and had lots OF fun.
we ran down the banks on the
side of the road and bruised my arm.
They had little pet lamb. It was
not very we'll that day 30 did not
play with it.
They had lots Of little chickens
and some little ducks.
The pup had a little duck IN his
mouth by the tail and carried 1t
around a while.
After dinner we went gOoseberry'
ing. We got a few gooseberr1es and
went back
l went with Mrs. Shaw to gather
the eggs.
l fed the little ducks.
After supper 1 went home in an
auto
I would like to go again.
Bessie Brunson, age 10
Hedrick. Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05

Dear Juniors: the Fourth day
of July we celebrate because the dc.
claration of independence was signed
on that day. When the declaration
of independence was signed the PEG
pie laughed and cried for Joy, the
men threw their hats in the air, shot
guns and built bonfires.
Now we have flrecrackers, roman
candles, sky rockets and many other
things to celebrate with.
The declaration Of Independence was
signed July 4. 1776.
The king of Great Britain cut on
cur trade with all parts Of the world.
He imposed taxes on US without our
consent. He deprived US tn many
cases of the benefits Of trial by jury
and many other things he would not
let us do. Thomas Jefferson wrote
the declaration of independence.
Gladys Jones, Age Is.
8. Main st., Charles City, Iowa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05
FAYE ON THE FOURTH.

Dear Editor:-This is my third time
to write to the Courier. am going
to write about the Fourth of July.
The reason they have Fourth OF July
Is to celebrate the declaration of indie
pendence.
The declaration Of independence was
signed In Its.
The declaration of independence was
signed by only thirteen states.
We hold these truths to be self evil
dent that all men are created equal.
that they are endowed by their crea-
tor with certain inalienable rights;
that among these are life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness.
Faye Clark, Age II.
Eddyville, Iowa, Box 2SA.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05
cHRIsTA's STORY,

Dear Editor: I thought would write
about the declaration of independence.
Early in June 1776 Richard Henry
Lee Of Virginia obeying the voice Of
his colony introduced in congress his
famous resolution that the United
Colonies WAS Of right and ought to be
free and Independent states.
A committee consisting of Thomas
Jefferson, John Adams, BENJAMIN
Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert
R. Livingstone was appointed to draw
up declaration of independence.
On July 4th the Liberty Bell'' rang
out the decision Of congress to the
people Of Philadelphia.
Celebrations were held every where
in honor OF the event and on every
4th Of July we have celebrations.
Well will close as l don't know
any more about the 4th only I have a
good time.
Crista Smith, age IL.
Unionv1lle, la, r. r. No. /.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05
Dorothy's Grandmother's
Home wild Rose"

Wild Rose Is the name Of my
grandpa's home in the country. !
came out here Friday afternoon after
school was out
They are picking cherries now. l
picked a half bushel Friday after
noon.
Grandpa gives me 50 cents bushel.
We pick one day and grandpa
takes them to town the next day.
We do not take them to town on
Sunday so we do not pick on Satur-
day.
They call the farm Wild Rose be-
cause of the wild roses there.
Grandmas side yard is covered
with roses. It Is the prettiest sight
ever saw. l wish the Juniors could
see it.
My story is getting long so will
close hoping to see my story IN
print.
Dorothy Christie, age 10.
1918 No. Court st., Ottumwa-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05
A SKETCH OF NY LIFE.

I was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, Feb.
81, 1901. In the spring Of 1908 we
moved to Lockman, Iowa. We moved
back to Ottumwa in May, 1905. In Sept.
1905 we went to Black Hills. South Da-
kota. In Nov. 1906 we came back to
Ottumwa We spent the winter IN
Lockman, Iowa and then came back to
Ottumwa again and have lived here
ever since In the spring Of 1908 start
ed to school. have been going to the
Douglas school ever since except one
winter when they were building the
new Douglas school and then I went to
the Hedrick school. Four years ago
ran rake through my foot. And before
that ran nail through my foot. am
II years old am in the 9Th grade,
seventh room. MY teachers name is
Miss Elizabeth Bowles.
Elizabeth Millisack.
719 w. Main ST., Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05

Editor Courier Junior:-This Is my
first letter to the Junior page.
My papa takes the Courier and al
ways read the Junior letters and
stories as soon as the paper comes.
am years old and live on a farm
two and one-half miles from the county
seat
walk one and quarter miles to
school. We have eight months school
In our district.
nv last teachers name was Bess
Elder. liked her fine.
study reading, writing, spelling,
arithmetic, geography and language.
have no brothers nor sisters so
have to go to school alone.
guess my letter is long enough for
this time, 80 will close.
Coy Gilland, Age 8.
Keosauqua, Ia, r. +. D. No. 2.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05
MINNIE LIKES TO CELEBRATE.

Dear Editor and Juniors:-I will try
to write a short story about the Fourth
of July.
We always celebrate on the Fourth
of July because the colonies became
free and Independent states on that
day. -a.
like to celebrate on the Fourth Of
July and always have good time.
wonder where the Juniors will cele-
brate this year.
Last year celebrated at home.
Well, as cannot think Of anything
more to write about the Fourth Of
July, will close.
will exchange post cards with any
of the Juniors.
Minnie Huffman, Age IS.
Floris, Iowa, Route No. 3,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05
What Olive Knows About
the Fourth.

Dear Junior:
This Is my first letter to the Junior
page. I will tell what know about
the Fourth Of July.
Declaration OF independence was
signed July 1. 177s. Ever since that
time the Fourth Of July has been Gale.
brated oil over the United States.
In the morning they shoot . big
gun and they hsve parade and music
by tho band and they have Fourth OF
July speeches. The children put In
their time shooting flre crackers
and eating peanuts and swinging on
the merry-go-round.
We arc going to celebrate At Gin
cinnati, Iowa. They are going to
have . balloon ascension and tho air
ship will make two flights and they are
going to have merry-go-round.
Az my letter 10 getting long vol
close.
Olive McClaskey, age 10
Exhne, Iowa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05

The men run races and the boys and
even the Indian maidens fairly ny
over the ground to determine which
Of them is the swiftest Of foot.
And they race, too, on their rug
ged, fast-runnfng ponies, each striv-
ing to win the various prizes offered.
They play football, basketball and
baseball, and dance in weird Indian
dances that their forefathers loved to
indulge In.
And then comes the great day, the
Fourth of July. All present form In
large circle within the enclosing
wall of tents and the Indian master
of ceremonies calls upon all who pro-
pose to give away their worldly pos
sessions to step forth and form In
line, announcing each one by name
as he takes his place.
Then, in turn, each Indian brave
rides out from the line and tells the
master of ceremonies the name of the
individual to whom he wishes to pre-
sent his possessions. The one selected
steps forth and the giver hands him
his blanket, his Indian finery, his
saddle and his pony, or whatever he
wishes to give. II his gifts are lavish.
the whole circle Of Indians applauds
him loudly for his generosity. And
he is very proud and happy, even
though he knows he hasn't a single
thing left worth having. -.
Next, perhaps, comes an Indian
maiden who has spent many, many
months in making all sorts Of bead
work for the children. She calls them
forth and distributes her gifts while
the little Indian girls and boys clap
their hands and shout and yell with
JOY, just as would American children
under similar circumstances.
Often a young Indian brave VIII
find the occasion an excellent one
on which to single out the maid of
his heart and present her father with
a splendid prancing pair OF horses or
a herd of ponies. If the maiden loves
him, she then steps forth and the
master of ceremonies proudly an
nounces that, since she has nothing
to give away but herself, she offers
him her heart and hand. Then the as.
sembled redskins applaud more Wig
orously than ever. before.
Always the celebration lasts as
long as the superintendent Of the res
ervation on which it is held will per.
nit. And invariably the Indians have
to be told that it is time to go home
and take up again the sterner duties
of their life.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05
Eden Goes to California.

| Dear Editor and Juniors:-I thought
I would write in the travel letter CON
test, but first want to thank you for
the pretty post card you sent me.
My letter Will be about . trip
which really took and about things
really saw.
My mamma, two sisters and myself
left Charlton Nov. 16 for Denver, Colo,
and arrived there the next evening
where we were met by my papa who
had gone on few weeks before, We
went to the American hotel where my
papa had been staying and stayed
that night and spent the next day look.
ing over the city.
] We saw many interesting things.
The zoo garden interested 10 children
most. although could not help being
a little bit afraid OF the animals
In the evening we bought our tickets
for Pomona, Cal. We changed cars
at Ogden, Utah, and there they put US
on the wrong train and we had to get
eff at the first station after we crossed
Great Salt Lake. There was only the
depot and one house. Salt Lake on
one side and big high mountain on
the other, and we had to stay there
from o'clock in the morning till II
O'Clock at night which would have
been very tiresome only the lady In the
house let us stay there till the train
came in.
She had cute little girl and we chill
dren had fine play. When our train
came in we went back to Ogden where
we went to the hotel and stayed till
morning. We just got time to get our
breakfasts and get on the train togo
down to Salt Lake City, where we
spent the entire day leaving there
about o'clock at night.
We thought that the one OF the most
beautiful places we visited in the en-
tire trip. We took the sight seeing car
and saw all the places of interest. I
can't remember near all, but among
others was Brigham Young's grave and
that of his wives. We also saw the
house where he last lived and where
some Of his wives still lived. Our next
stop was at Pomona, Cal, our destina-
ton which is very pretty place about
thirty-fi. miles east Of Los Angeles.
When we went to the beach we took
the train at Pomona and went to Los
Angeles where we took the street car
to Long Beach and there is where we
children had the most fun. We stayed
In California year and then came
home and was very glad to get here,
although we liked California.
Eden l. Keller, Age 8.
Charlton, Iowa, Route No. Z.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05
James Vests Grandfather
Gets Hurt.

Dear Junior:
My name is James.
! have three sisters.
! thought would write about the
Fourth of July.
That Is the day the Declaration OF
Independence was signed. When our
country was made free country.
I am seven years old.
help my papa
l will tell you about my Fourth OF
July, when I was three years old.
My grandpa was at our house.
Papa had bought me some cannon
firecrackers.
Grandpa was shooting them for mo-
and he almost had his hand torn OH.
He lit it and held to 1t 10 long II
exploded In his hand.
This is all, for want q flag.
Hoping to see my letter IN PRINT !
remain,
James West.
427 N. Miner St.. Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05

The first Fourth of July was cele'
brated In 1776. That was the day that
the Declaration Of Independence was
signed. Some Of the great men OF our
country signed this Declaration.
Some Of these men were Afterwards
presidents Of the United States.
When people found out that the
Declaration of Independence was
signed, they rang bells and made all
kinds of noise, they were 80 glad 1t
was signed, because then they were
most sure that the United States were
FREQ.
Ever since that day on the Fourth
of July of every year people celebrate.
They have all kinds Of Fireworks,
which look pretty at night.
A Daily Junior,
Johnny Skirvin, aged :.
Agency. Iowa. R. F. D. No. l.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05
Why Aurelia McC ormicl
Celebrates.

The reason why we celebrate the
Fourth Of July is that the declaration
Of independence was signed on July
4, 1776.
Virginia moved that the United
States ought to be free and independ-
ant. They seconded the resolution and
organized q committee composed OF
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Ben
jamin Franklin. Roger Sherman and
Robert r. Livingstone all OF whom
were signers Of the declaration OF In
dependence.
would like to exchange cards or
letters with any Of the Juniors.
Aurelia Mccormick, age 10,
Farson, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05
"A D;gusted Patriot

Like to know what's wrong with
people,
Way they act gives me pain;
All this talk Of no more fireworks
An q Fourth that's safe an sane.
Won't permit US shootin' crackers,
Nor sN-rockets on a stick:
Roman candies, they amt lawful"
shucks! their old laws make me
sick.
Lot me, mebbe, have q pistol,
With little sissy cap.
Bout as good as strikin' matches;
Truck like that amt worth rap.
Teacher says this is our birthday,
An we Should observe the date;
What's the use Of talkin' that way
Then not let us celebrate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05

Dear Editor:-I thought would
write about the declaration of inde-
pendence.
EARLY In June, 1776, Richard Henry
Lee Of Virginia, obeying the voice of
his colony, introduced in congress his
famous resolution. That these united
colonies were Of right and ought to be
free and independent states.
A committee consisting Of Thomas
Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin
Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert
r. Livingston was appointed to draw
up q declaration Of independence. On
July 4. the liberty bell rang out the
decision Of congress to the people Of
Philadelphia.
Opal Clark, Age II.
Unionville, a., Route No. 4.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05
MAY SPEND DAY At DoUDs.
Dear Juniors:

Dear Juniors:
I thought would write few lines
about Fourth of July. We are talking
about spending the Fourth in Douds-
Leando. Mr.. Manning, our superfn-
tendent Of our Sunday school, took
the school out in Johnson's grove last
year for a picnic dinner. We had an
ice cream stand and two large rope
swings. We got home about time for
church.
When I got home I got my fire
crackers out and shot them off. had
some Roman candles and some sky
rockets. I had company, too, when I
got home. Clarence Courtney and his
brother were over They brought the
fire crackers over and we had lots OF
fun.
AS my letter is getting long I will
close.
Your Junior friend,
Elizabeth Gardner.
Agency Iowa @ Jy
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-07-05
King Could Plainly Read
Declaration"

Editor Courier Junior;
Ottumwa, Iowa.
Dear Editor:
As I have q little time thought
would write story Of signing the
Declaration Of Independence.
The Declaration Of Independence
was signed July 4. 1776, by commit
tee composed Of five men, as follows:
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams,
BENJAMIN Franklin, Roger Sherman,
and Robert Livingston.
Thomas Jefferson did the work.
and John Hancock, president of con.
gress, signed the Declaration Of Ameri.
can Independence, and which the king
Of England could plainly read.
The patriots rang the liberty bell
until it cracked with It's joyous peal.
From a Junior friend,
Catherine Ademeit, aged IA.
Bussey, Iowa, r F. d. No. 2.