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New-York tribune., 1913-11-09

WuuneSS, tne lack OF CULTIVATION, tfc
ruggedness, made 1t strongly attractive
in my eyes, and suggested my own coun-
try. The birds, of course, were much
less plentiful than beside the Itchen.
THE LEADER OF THE CHORUS.
The bird that most impressed me on nay
walk was the blackbird. l had already
heard nightingales in abundance near
Lake Como, and had also listened 10
larks, but had never heard either the
blackbird, the song thrush or the black
cap warbler; and while / knew that all
three were good singers. / did not know
what really beautiful singers they were.
Blackbirds were very abundant, and they
played prominent part in the chorus
which we heard throughout the day on
every hand, though perhaps loudest the
following morning at dawn. In its habits
and manners the blackbird strikingy re-
sembles our American robin, and, indeed
looks exactly like a robin, with a yellow
bill and coal black pumage 1t hops
everywhere over the lawns, just as our
robin does. and 1t lives and nests in the
gardens In the same fashion. Its song
has general resemblance to that OF our
robin. but many of the notes are far more
musical-more like those Of our wood
thrush. Indeed, there were individuals
among those We heard certain OF whose
notes seemed to me almost to equal In
point of melody the chimes of the wood
thrush. and the highest possible praise
for any songbird is to liken its song TO
that of the wood thrush or hermit thrush
1 certainly do not think that the black
bird has received full justice in the books.
/ knew that he was a singer. but really
had no idea how fine a singer he was. l
suppose one OF his troubles has been his
name, Just as with our own catbird
When he appears in the ballads as the
merle, bracketed with his cousin the
mavis, the song thrush, II Is far easier To
recognize him as the master singer that
he is. 1t is a fine thing for England to
have such an asset Of the countryside,
bird so common. so much In evidence, so
fearless and such a really beautifui
singer.
The next instalment Of Mr.. Roosevelts
"Chapters Of q Possible Autobiography Will
1t will appear In the issue Of November 10.
Published by special arrangement with The
Outlook. Of which Theodore Roosevelt is the
contributing editor. through the Mcclure
Newspaper syndicate. Copyright. lslS ~
including rights OF TRANSLATION.
New-York tribune., 1913-11-09
Former AXE of Fueino, Converted by a Re-
markable Drainage Operation Into Game
Preserve. Furnished Royal Sport to
the Writer of This Article and
His Companion, Count
Della Porta.

master mind had laid out the plans ami 1t
proved a striking success, both as feat
of engineering and as a business venture.
Splendid crops sprang up from the rich
virgin soil, and it is said that the very
first year after its recovery the land made
handsome returns for the large sum In
vested.
But this had been predicted. What the
Roman nobleman certainly did not antici-
pate was the stocking by nature herself
Of his new possession with a bountiful
supply of game.
No sooner had the lake been drained
than quail began to pause in their north
erly fight as they came upon this beauti-
full spot in all the glory Of its vigorous
spring crops. Here was ideal nesting
ground: why go further? SO. instead of
pressing on to colder climes, as is their
habit in May and June, they settled peace
fully in the big fields and proceeded to
build their homes.
THE FIRST SUMMER.
Throughout that first summer the work
ing peasants heard the birds calling In
every direction, and presently they began
to discover cleveriy concealed nests, full
Of tiny eggs. Then the time came for the
eggs TO be hatched, and fluffy chicklets
could be seen scurrying and scampering
underfoot as one walked along the fur
rows. BY August the young we're flying,
and before September they were full
grown. The former lake was literally
alive with them.
1t was mid-August when ! made my
Initial visit to Avezzano. Crossing from
the Adriatic to Rome, l stopped off at the
little town, because in all my travels l
have found nothing more beautiful than
the Italian lakes and the thought or
seeing a new one appealed to me. l
should really have known that the ABB
breviated pros under the name of
Fucino stood for "prosciugato" (driedD.
but it never occurred to me, and l am
glad now 1t didn't.
Avezzano is well worth the stop-of,
anyhow. They call it city, but If you
stray from its modern section, which
clusters around the railroad station, you
New-York tribune., 1913-11-09
- CHe LHST
- LOCK or Me
MAIN CANAL THAT
DRAINS The LAKE Of
FUCMO

| troll the water both in the canals and,
separately, in the main channel
Upon returning to AvezZano | obtained
the address OF the agent and took the
first train to Rome. Having previously
made several long visits to the city had
many friends there and after browsing
around a bit | unearthed a man who not
only promised to get me the wanted per-
nit at once, but volunteered TO go with
me that I might have the use Of his dogs
and experience.
Two days later we landed at Avezzane
with bag and baggage.
! 1t may be well TO explain here that the
European quail. though not quite as large
/ as our bob white, Is one OF the gamlest
birds in existence and TO the man who
loves the sight of a good dog at work one
of the most satisfactory to hunt. II Will
generally run and dodge at the approach
Of danger instead of rising, so that in the
/ tall wheat stubble it usually gives dos
| long and thrilling chase.
The two pointers We had with US were Of
the Italian type, more heavy in build and
slower in action than the English variety;
"bracchi," they are called locally. They
proved ideal for the dry, dusty ground,
wrere scent was poor and hardly breath
of air stirred. Faster rangers would un-
doubtedly have overrun many bird.
| My companion, Count della Porta, bore
the reputation of being one of the finest
sportsmen in Rome, and with good reason.
/ Shooting had ever been his ruling passion;
he knew dogs and game as few men do
and his gun seemed endowed with infalll-
Lility.
New-York tribune., 1913-11-09
THE LAKE OF FUClNO.

The Lake of Fucino once existed, tucked
away among the hills, at the bottom Of a
bowl-shaped valley, but brilliant engi-
neer conceived the idea Of reclaiming the
submerged and useless territory by tun-
nelling an outlet through the mountain
side and then allowing the water TO drain
into the nearby River Aniene. He submit
ted the scheme to the prince, and the lat
ter. after seeking expert advice as to the
probable outcome of the proposition, gave
the word to go ahead.
II was an undertaking Of gigantic pro-
norton and It cost a kings ransom. but a
New-York tribune., 1913-11-09

wildness. the lack of cultivation, the
ruggedness, made 1t strongly attractive
in my eyes, and suggested my own coun-
try. The birds, of course. were much
less plentiful than beside the Itchen
New-York tribune., 1913-11-09

Continued on seventh page.
The Newark journal., 1913-05-30
GET STATE AID

The state board of education Friday completed its distribution of state aid to high schools for the ensuing scholastic year.
 A total of $40,000 was allotted to 160 schools of the state, practi- cally every county being represent ed. There is large number of schools to receive state aid this year, which made it necessary to reduce the amount to be received by each. \
 Newark High School which is in the three-year class, was allow ed $250. Sulphur Rock, il the two year class, was allowed $200. These are the only schools in h. dependence county to receive state aid.
The Newark journal., 1913-05-30
COUNTY COMMITTEE : MEETING CALLED
Chairman Calls Meeting For Hay 3ist to Arrange For Demo-
 cratic State Primary

Notice is hereby given that the Democratic County Central Com mittee of Independence County is called to meet at the court house iii Batesville, at II o'clock, a. m., on Saturday, May 31, 1913, for the purpose of perfecting plans to hold democratic primary on June the 21st, in obedience to a call of the State Central Committe, to se- lect a nominee for Governor of Arkansas and to make nominations for such other offices as may be vacant, if any there should be; and to transact such other business as may properly come before said committee.
 J. H. JIMMERSoN. Chairman.
 E. A. HODGES, Secretary.
The Newark journal., 1913-05-30
FINAL CLOSING EXERCISES

The reading and Reclamation contest, the last of the closing ex- exercises of the Newark High School, took place at the school auditorium Friday night, and was attended by a large crowd.
 The contestants were Charlie Bracy, Horace Hoyt, Rudd Alex ander, Tom Jack, Ella McDoniel, Ruby Drennen, Ray Foote, Grace Jackson, May Wilson, Reba Jones, Lena Foster, and Euniee Fausel.
 Rudd Alexander was awarded the medal for the best Reclamation and Ella McDoniel won the med al for the best reading.
 The following students were presented with medals for perfect attendance, each having been pres ent every day and not tardy dur ing the entire term: Ella McDon- iel, Lena Foster, Elmer Rodman, Onis Rodgers, Lillian Hoyt, Dollie Carpenter, Virgie Foster. John Alexander, Ruby Hawthorne, Nel- lie Mayhan, Dove Magness and Jessie McNairy.
The Newark journal., 1913-05-30
DEATH DELAYS BRUNDIDGE
Father-in-Law of 0ubernatorial
 Candidate Succumbs

Searcy, May 26.-W. H. Morris, 80 years old, father-in-law of form CT Congressman Stephen Brundid- ge, died at Il o'clock this morn ing at the Brundidge residence from prolonged illness caused by the infrmities of old age. Funeral services were held here at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
 MT. Brundidge was summoned home from Paragould Friday and reached his home 24 hours before Mir. Morris died. It is expected Mir. Brundidge will resume his guber- material campaign before the mid dle of next week.
The Newark journal., 1913-05-30
PASTORS TO WORK ROADS
Attorney General Says Ministers
 Are Not Exempt Under Law

Little Rock, May 24.--Ordained ministers in Arkansas who have believed they were exempt from road and street duty in an incor- porated town may prepare to re- move the clerical cloak, lay aside the dominic hat, remove their cuffs, roll up the pastorial sleeves, borrow a hoe or rake and report to the road overseer for duty.
 In an opinion handed down yes terday for P. P. Elam of Fouke, Miller county, Attorney General William L. Moose held that ordain- ed ministers are not exempt from public road work in this state.
 Officials at the state capitol pointed out yesterday that this is an excellent opportunity for Ark ansas ministers to reach the mass es. While picking an unusually large rock from the road or level ing q wagonload Of fresh dir. they may preach eloquent sermons on the beauty of hard toll to their fellow sufferers.
The Newark journal., 1913-05-30

chicken, dress him and fry him would give her the feet, neck and head, and l would eat the rest. She did so, and 1 let in and ate, as we'll as 1 remember, seven peices. But l got enough one time. 1 sus- pect most boys have had a like eX- perience. Paul told me one day he had never had as much fish as he could eat. So 1 had his Aunt Bon" to fix him; and 1t was a little anus. ing when he struck the limit, and the fish was not all gone. 1 said, Eat away son" "Oh, papa, 1 have eated till 1t don't taste good and l can't eat any more"
 It has been a long, long time since l was this eating, noisy, jumping, running and hunting boy. The 18th was my natal day, when l passed my 62nd milestone. Sixty two more and I'll be one hundred and twenty four. A man said to me a few days ago you look like you might live to be a hundred" Be that as it may, I am content and happy, fys or no fys, bugs or no bugs, and feel like 1 am heading for the land of pure delight, where saints immortal reign.
 Best regards to all old friends and kindred. JAS. F. JERNIGAN.
 1mboden, Ark, May 23.
The Newark journal., 1913-05-30
WHEN 1 WASABOY
Veteran Minister Recalls Incidents of Everyday Life as They
 Once w ere

When I was boy there were no bugs in mulberries, no "pizen" in the fly's foot, no death-dealing germs in the skeeter's bite, no con- tagion in spitum(or plain oldfash- toned spit no danger in drinking gourd; no grip, meningitis, 'pendi- citis, nor pellagra, for if there had been, 1 never would have gotten through. There were mumps, whooping cough, measles, sore eyes, sore toes, stone bruises, bel- oh, stomach ache, if too many green apples had been eaten, and old-fashion "eatch"Gtch) that made a fellow feel good to stand up be- fore hot fire and scratch. A tick was a luxury; a good old-fashion tick with a white spot in the mid dle, and about half full; Gee! Ugh! Let me pull him off" was a de- lightful job that every boy wanted.
 And do you know MT. Reader, that some times l think Sir Fly IS slandered a little by the argus-ey- ed scientist? And so of the other insects. They are just like they were when l was a boy and 1 have seen them all over eating tables, and boys or babes asleep, and yet nobody got poisoned that we know of.
 But 1 am a mortal enemy to MT. Fly and swat every one that comes my way. You see 1 am a little bald-headed, and a bald pate IS a fy's paradise. He Is as nearly om- nipresent, omnipotent and omnis- cient as it is possible for an insect to be. He is everywhere, and can lift two hundred pound man by the touch of his delicate foot on his nose. He knows where every thing is, and can go straight to the mark to any kind of food. He is always hungry, and the most in- dustrious thing in the world. Like a boy, he never wants to wait, but must eat at the first table, con- pany or no company.
 There is one thing that has not changed to my taste since l was boy; that IS chicken. The feet neck, head and shoulders were about all 1 ever saw when l was a boy, and Inever got enough chick en to eat but once 1 had a pet chicken, and when he got frying size 1 told an old colored cook, Aunt Put" if she would kill that
The Newark journal., 1913-05-30
HOYT ACQUITTED
 IN FEDERAL COURT
Jury Finds Him Not Guilty of De- livering Package of Booze
 to Wrong Party

F. C. Hoyt, the popular Iron Mountain agent here, who was tried in federal court at Batesville Tuesday, on a charge of having delivered an express pachag con- taining whiskey to party other than the consignee, was acquitted.
 The package in question is the one for which J. E. Porter is now serving time in the Atlanta prison for ordering through the mail un- der an assumed name and sending a check with A, MagneSs' name signed to it.
 Another citizen of Newark is now under indictment for perjury h connection with the same case.
 No one has ever believed MT. Hoyt guilty of any crime in the premises, and no one believes that Night Marshal Magness would perjure himself for all the booze in America, yet they have been made to suffer untold worry, in- convenience and expense over the case.
 It Is remarkable the amount of trouble a little booze can cause, and this case furnishes ample proof that booze IS a mighty good thing to let alone.
The Newark journal., 1913-05-30
Judge Geo. w. Hays Candidate For Governor Will address the voters of Independence County
 as follows: Newark, Tuesday, June 3 At 10 O'Clock a. m. Salado, Tuesday, June 3
 At 2:3O p. m. Batesville, Tuesday, June 3
 At 8 p. m. Everybody Cordially Invited to Come Out and Hear Him.

can border in everyday life. MT. J. Fred Brady, who wrote the play, was special press correspondent in the frontier for four years and it was while there that he conceived the idea of writing a play with these people as the characters. The scenery used is an exact re- production of the plains, making the play one that carries you right to the border for a two hours visit. Popular prices will be charged.
The Newark journal., 1913-05-30
SULPHUR ROCKETS
Weekly Harvest of the Live Local News Items From the Hub of
 White River Township

Dr. Ford of Elgin visited home folks here a few days last week.
 Miss Lizzie lively of Batesville attended commencement here last week.
 Miss Nola Bird of Elgin visited her cousin, Mrs. Ford, here last week.
 Mrs. Hugh Moore and daughter, spent Wednesday in Batesville shopping.
 Harrison Wolfe, who has been attending school, left Monday for his home.
 Mrs. George Wood is spending the week visiting relatives in Batesville.
 Miss Daisie Northern went to Newport Monday to attend the teachers institute.
 Mrs. Burk Wright and Mrs. Frank Wright went to Newport shopping Tuesday.
 Mrs. Carter of Cushman is spend ing several days here visiting friends and relatives.
 Misses Odis and Beulah Morriss visited their friend, Oma Knight, Saturday and Sunday.
 Rev. and Mrs. NJ. L. Mack re- turned home Saturday after a two weeks visit at Paragould.
 Mir. and Mrs. Bob Adams of Oil Trough visited their daughter, Mrs. Will Duvall, Sunday.
 Miss Florence Owen is attending commencement at Conway this week and visiting friends.
 Miss Blanche Sink of Newport returned home Monday, after wis iting her many friends for several days.
 Mir. and Mrs. Virgil Hardin left Friday night for Judsonia after visiting the lady's mother, Mrs. Burlington.
 Mrs. Swish Griffin, Mrs. Pleas Wright and daughter, Pauline, left Tuesday for Little Rock and Hot Springs.
 Prof. Sidney Pickens of Bates vile attended commencement.her and addressed the High School graduates.
 Hugh, Joe, Paul and Albert Wright went to Cushman the first of the week to visit their cousin, Carter Gibbs. i sI I
The Newark journal., 1913-05-30

Tell 'em you saw it in The Journal
The Newark journal., 1913-05-30
VIRGIL E. PERSON

Newport, May 27. Virgil E. Pierson aged 34, a well-known lumberman, and general manager of the Black and White River Transportation Company, died at his home in this city last night from typhoid fever. Services were held here this afternoon and the body was taken tonight to Vim cennes, Ind.
The Newark journal., 1913-05-30
S10 REWARD

Lost.-17 Jewel Howard watch, case No. 7640170, movement No. 908146, plain gold case, hunting syle, with letters "E. N" engraved on face. Reward of $10 for return to Earl Nash.
The Newark journal., 1913-05-30
"A TEXAS RANGER"

"A Texas Ranger" which plays here in big tent Saturday, May 31, IS western play, full of action, sensational scenes and good clean comedy. The characters are the same as are seen along the Mexi-
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-06-13

Mildred Breitsprecher closed 4 sue.
cessful term Of school in Dist. No 8,
last Friday. and was very much de.
lighted with the present her pupils
gaver her, and thanks them very much
Maaie Hansen assisted Mrs. Peter.
son with papering few days the past
week. ,...,.,st. -,
. Ernie Breitsprecher is tending store
fol-. c. F. Viebrock these days.
Jesse and Alfred Miles and Roy Sig.
Ter are about to put up their silos. u l.
There will be church. next Sunday
evening.
V. .Vlk, of Dubuque is visiting his
friend, Tommy Kakac. ,.:.. o..
Thaviu's Band will play the fourth
day, of the Chautauqua. There will be
40 people in the band. Twelve of these
form Grand Opera chorus that will
be fine. -,
Mr.. johnson and son John autoed to
Minnesota Tuesday, on business.
it,Godfry Buresh underwent an opera
ton at Mercy hospital Monday. -&&<'a
+" Mr.. Moses has recently purchased =
new Buick car. $780,.
Mr.. Foss and daug Hazel autoed
to New Hampton last Friday
Dena Erbe has class of twenty-four
music pupils ~ s.4sr ~ ..,.{s ..
H. Schahn and wife .autoed over
from LIE Roy Monday evening. ..
Albert Locke and wife visited rela-
tives at Ac1ntire Sunday.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-06-13
WEST NEW OREGON.

We had . visit from jack frost last
week and some Of the corn was frost
ed.
Lewis Harness is working for Lewis
Malek for few days. -.
Ben Brlerly's steam road drag went
through this part of the country last
week improving the roads very much.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Miller and family
spent last Sunday afternoon 1T the
Fred Harness home. '~s'
George Mackenburg made a trip to
Elma last week one Gay. - %
Mary Rink attended the picnic last
Friday in Dist. No. 2.
Ala Volkring has finished working
for Robt. Thomson and is home now.
Bertha Sutton returned home last
Monday from Emmett CAROLS where
she has been working. '~" -''% ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dunneman were
seen driving, through our neighborhood
last Sunday. ',a !, -,
.Zenas Miller spent last Sunday At
Granger. @'3''} =. &''.5 :
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rink were seen
in our burg last Monday.
Frank Rink will soon have his new
barn ready to fill with hay.
Jacob Rink and family are enter
tanning company this week.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-06-13
Piano Recital.

At the home Of Miss Lauraine Mead,
Friday, June 18th, at 8 p. M, Miss
Mead's class Of pupils in piano en-
semble music. consisting of Mr.. Will
Darrow, Misses lone Kakac. Anna Da-
Wis, and Gale CRUDE, and Miss JOSE
phine Bigalk. piano ,soloist, who will
represent Miss Mead and Cresco at
the lows Music Teachers Convention
ct Cedar Falls, will give recital Of
some 0: the music they have studied
the past year. They will be assisted
by the best local talent. An admission
of Is cents will be charged to help the
class defray expenses at the conven-
ton. Following 10 the, .f.:s,.
..yg PROGRAM 49,.
Piano Ensemble Glass.
Violin Solo: Air on G string. .......... Bach
Miss Helen Kakac.
R0nd0 9 h Miss jose pSine Bi3aiI: Beethoven
B Minor, Unfinished symPhony: Schubert
Piano Ensemble Glass. n
Across the Still Lagoon ......... Henri Loge
Miss Kratz and Mrs. Swenson.
"a. Halleluja Chorus ................ Handel
b. Homage to Verdi. Northumberland urOc
Piano Ensemble Glass.
Miss wiinin;iiiiredd' Webster: '''''
Awak ening of the Lion. ......... de Kontski
Plano Ensembl. Glass.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-06-13
INDIAN ORATOR and
CLEVER MAGICIAN
- - - :. -
Shungopav|, the Noted Magl-
clan and Speaker, Com
Ing to Chautauqua.
IS MoQUI MEDICINE MAN.

Heap Big Feathers and Gaudy Costume.
shuneopavi an Adept at Mystifyino
Tricks Of Magician Orator Of Wit
and Lsarnine-Intsrestino Story Of
the Great Southwest. ..
Chautauqua patrons will be pleased
to learn that there will appear on the
Chautauqua program genuine Indian
medicine man. Shungopavi, the edu-
Gated MoQui. has been secured, and he
will deliver one Of his fascinating pro
grams Of oratory and magic.
Appearing in the full and flashing
regalia of the Moqui medicine man.
9hungopavi presents striking appear
ance. Hbappearance is. however, not
more interesting than his descriptions
Of Moqui life and customs. He recitee
. marvellous tale, Of snake dances. in
carnations. and indian folklore that
grips the attention from the first word.
Shungopayi also embellishes bis pro-
grams with numerous interesting tricks
Of both Indian and white mans magic.
His work In this line is very clever
and a delight to both young and old.
shungopavi Is q splendid illustration
Of the work being done by Uncle
Sans Indian schools. he. 10 a grad
nate. and bis choice language and
manners reveal the gentleman Of cul-
ture that he Il. He should have Q
great crowd. ea-s+t.etAs- varay & n.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-06-13
CHESTER.

Will Cray has q new five passenger
Overland auto. 1'as .
Mr.. Kelsey, Of Saratoga, was in
town. ..'
H. w. Young and family autoed up
from Cresco Sunday.
On Wednesday last 4 farewell party
was held at the residence of Mrs. Ed
Capper in honor of Mrs. W. Hunger
ford by her Sunday school class, and
on Friday evening a farewell banquet
was given the family by the M. W. A.
Thayiu's great band is coming back
to the Cresco Chautauqua this season.
Those who heard it before will want to
hear it again and all who did not will
surely want to hear it.
A. C. McCulloch, of Minneapolis,
was in Chester Monday.
E. J. Roberts went to Minneapolis
Wednesday morning.
Fred Luhman and wife were in Ches-
ter Tuesday.
Mr.. Baker, from Spring Valley, is
doing painting and paperhanging in
town.
w. F. Carter has purchased the
Smith & Smith restaurant. Ea
1t is surmised that Will Cray is
building bank. s....
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Barnes, of Tur-
tie Lake, Wis, are visiting their
daughter. Mrs. VI. c. Breedlove.
Mrs. John Hammond went to Mercy
Hospital Wednesday.