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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-04
CONFUSION REIGNs.

Tho disconnecting of 80 many tele-
phones has led to a great deal of incon-
venience and confusion in the city.
Persons go to the phones and attempt
to reach doctor, or some other person
who has cut off the Bell. They can
not get them, and as result In many
cases they have to either borrow a
neighbor's telephone or take long
walk.
Some of the cases are rather anus
inc, the people who are attempting to
talk insisting that the party whom
thcy want has phone, and they show
considerable temper over what they
Gsem Is the ignorance of the central.
Manager Holmes, of the Bell COM
rany. was seen Tuesday morning ar
esked as to the situation. He said:
x "We have not taken out any: of the
telephones that have been ordered out
Come of the business men have coun-
sArmanded their order for removal
Ws are Just as busy this morning as
sver. and the calls are just as frequent
We, cannot see any difference in the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-04
CANvASSERS STRIKE OUT. TO CORRAL
CASH FOR PURCHASE Of STARK LINES
ONLY THREE NATIONS
AHEAD OF UNCLE SAM
In Point OF Population and Area--FinaI Result Of
18th Census Gives the Total Number Of
People in United States as ga ,233, ,O69.
(NexsDemocrat Leased Wire Servicel
(News-D Democrat Leased Wire service.)

Washington, April 1.-Final results
of the 18th census give the total pop
ulation of the United States June I,
1900. as S4.233. .069.
Three countries only have greater
number of inhabitants under their
flags. These are the Chinese. British
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-04
FIREMEN OUT.
City Employees Strike at Piqua.

News Democrat Leased Wire Service /,
Piqua. o.. April 1.-At six o'clock
this morning all members of the fire
department of the city quit work ex-
cept the chief and assistant chief.
The cause of the strike was that men
asked the city council for an increase
of wages from $40 to $50 month,
which was refused.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-04
METEOR DISABLED
Upon Her First Trial Spin.

(Ncws-Democrat Leased Wire Service)
New York, April 1.-While she was
being hauled out preparatory to trial
spin, Kaiser Wilhelm's new yacht Me-
teor III, met with an accident today
She was jammed against a groupe OF
piles near the pier at Shooters
Island. The name plate was crushed
and her stem otherwise slightly dam
aged. This may cause further post
ponement of the trial.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-04

and Russian empires.
Total area of the United States in
Guiding all insular possessions is now
3,690.822 square miles, about one four
teenth of the entire land surface OF
earth. The same three countries. ex-
ceeding the United States in popula-
tion, also surpass it in area.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-04
LAWYER APPOINTED

Washington, April William viii.
liams, lawyer, with office on Wall
street. has been offered and has ac.
cepted appointment of commissioner
Of immigration for the port of New
York. ,..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-04

pa 3 b . uB U L
q g Q n t for
various rail-
r o n d COM
panies for the
past twenty
four years,
on N Q C tie d
W 1 t h t h e
Pos t office o
Departrn e II t
for six years,
the Polio @
Departn N {
for six years,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-04
PNEUMONIA IS ROBBED OF IT'S
TERRORS

BY Foley's Honey and Tar. It stops
the racking cough and heals and
strengthens the lungs. II taken !, in
time will prevent an attack of pneu-
monia. Refuse substitutes. Roth. &
Hug. 49, -
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-04

Foley's Kidney Cure II taken in time
affords security from all kidney and
bladder diseases. Roth = Hug,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-04

Fo,pv's Kidney Cure makes kidneys
and bladder right. Don't delay taking.
Roth 4 Hug. ~. ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-04

ent connected with the Grand Trunk
railroad, had Q similar case. He Is
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-07-09
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE J. ,s,s.-NOrlCI
FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Once.

United States Land Once. [
La Grande. Oregon. May q, toos.i
Notice Is hereby given that In compliance with the
provisions Of the act Of Congress oi June I, 1873.
entitled "An act tor the sale OF ,imte, ianis IN the
states Of California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washing.
ton Territory. as extended to all the public iani
states by act OF August ises.
JOSEPH r. DlAS,
OF McEwen. County Of Baker. State Of Oregon. has
this day tiled In this office his sworn statement No.
aso Tor the purchase OF the ne Of section No ,. ~
township No ~ south. range No 70 w N. and will
offer proof TO show that the ani sought Is more val
liable Tor Its timber or stone than Tor agricultural
purposes and TO establish his claim 10 said land he.
tore Charles n Chance. v $ Commissioner. at
He names as witnesses: V. X, Mead. Manuel X.
Gonsalves, Luther ID. French. Charles Gardiner. all
OF, McEwen. Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands are requested TO Tile their CLAIMS In
his Office on or before said s4th day Of July.
toos, L. W. BARTLETT, Register.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-07-09
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE :. rs,s-NOTiCt
FOR PUBLICATION.
iln,,ed States Land Once.

United States Land Once, l
la Granie. Oregon. May .. t0os.
Notice is hereby given that In compliance with the
provisions OF the act OF Congress OF June 1873. en-
titled "An act tor the sale ot timber lanis In the
states Of California. Oregon. Nevada AMI Washing.
inpton Territory. as extended To all the Public Land
states by act OF August =. 'so'.
....... ALICE GARDNER.
OF McEwen. County Of Baker. State OF Or gon. has
this day tiled In this office her sworn statement No
on Tor the purchase Of the wa OF ne - ani ~i-' Of
Sc ia Of section No. ,s In township No. 10 south
range No. IS Z, W. NJ. AMI will OTTER proof To show
that the land sought Is more valuable tor Its timber of
stone than Tor agricultural purposes. ana to e,at''s,
her claim to SAID lana before the county clerk o'
Baker county a, Baker City. Oregon. IN Friday. the
asth day OF July. ioos
She names as Witnesses; ~ br"on. ~
SpenceT, Iohn Calhoun and B 4. Carter. all OF No
Even, Oregon.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the above
thIs office on or before said gsth iay OF July
100, Z. w. BARTLETT. Register
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-07-09
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE J, I878.-
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Once.
La C,fauIe. Oregon, NAV ., 10

Ia OtanJe, OregOn NAY ., tVo7,
Notice Is hereby given tina, In compliance with the
provisions ot the act Of Congress Of June 1885, en-
titled IAN act tor the sale OF timber lands In the states
OF California. Oregon, Nevada and Washington ter
ritory as extended to all Public Land states BY act
Of August =. tSos.
MANUEL X. GONSALvES.
q, McEwen. county Of Baker. state ot Oregon. has
this asy tiled In this office his sworn statement No.
o,o tor the purchase OF the eh swh lots and oi
section No In township No ~ 5. range No " W
A. and will otter proof TO show that the lani sought
is more valuable TOR Its timber stone than tor ag
al PURPOSES and to establish his Claim 10 said
Land before 4. n. Chance. u 5 Commissioner. al
Sumpter. Oregon. on Thursday. the s4h day Of July
He names as Witnesses; Joe r. Dias. Charles
Gardner, v. X. Mead. l.. French. all OF McEwen
Oregon.
iesertei LANDS are requested to file their claims In
mi, office on or before said sah day Of July, ioos.
4. W. BAptlnrr. Register.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-07-09
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE ,. rs,s.-NOriCE
FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office. l
La Iiranie. Oregon. June "a. Ioos.
Notice Is hereby given that In compliance with the
provisions OF the act Of Congress OF June ,. 1873.
entitled IAN act tor the sale OF timber lands In the
states OF California. Oregon. Nevada. and Washing
ton Territory.
OTTO STEIN.
OF Spokane. county OF Spokane. state OF Washing
ton. has this iay filed In this office his sworn State
meni No. 1910. for the purchase Of the sell OF Sec
ton No. =. In township No. "a south. range No. 20
EWM. AMI will offer proof to show that the land
sought Is more valuable tor us timber or stone than
Tor agricultural purposes. and to establish his claim
to sat land before the register and receiver OF this
Office al La Granie Oregon. Tuesday. the 9th day
OF September. t0oa.
He names as Witnesses Van r. Mead. Mike
Lynch. L. Schleming. all OF Sumpier. Oregon. ami
George W. Lang. OF Spokane. Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described LANDS are re luesel TO tile their claims n
1901.
Z. W. BARTLHrr. Register,
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-07-09
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE }. is,s-NOTlCt
FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office.
La Grande, Oregon, June TO. ioo

United States Land Once.
La Grande. Oregon. June TO. '0os.
Notice Is hereb, given that In compliance with the
provisions OF the act OF Congress OF June }. 1873.
entitled IAN act Tor the sale Of timber ,anis In the
states Of California. Oregon. Nevada ana washing.
ton Territory" as extended to all the public land
states BY act Of August =. iS9s.
GEORGE b. STURGiLL.
Of Baker City. County Of Baker, State OF Oregon. has
this day filed In this Office his sworn statement No.
Ioso for the purchase Of the M -. en- ne "a OF
section No. ~ In township No. 10 s.. range No. y
EWM. and will Offer proof to show that the land
sought Is more valuable tor Its timber stone than
for cuiura purposes. and to establish his claim
to said land before the county clerk OF Baker county.
Oregon on Saturday. the 9th day Of September i2os
He names as witnesses: Lydia u. Sturgill. OF Ba-
ker City. Oregon: Van Rensselaer, Mead. OF Sump-
ter. Oregon James Osborn AMI Barbara S'ure'll. OF
Baker City. Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands are requested to file their claims In
this ONCE on OF before said 9th day Of September.
w. BARviHJJ Register.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-07-09
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE }. ,s,s.-NOTlCe
FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Once.
La GIandc, Oregon. June Q. ioos

OutteJ STATES LaUd oWCe,
La Grande. Oregon. June .. 'oos.
Notice Is hereby given that In compliance with the
provisions Of the act Of Congress OF June }. 1875
entitled "An act for the sale OF timber LANDS In the
States Of California. Oregon. Nevada. and Washing.
ton Territory" as extended TO all the Public Land
States BY act Of August =. isos. t.,
THOMAS J. DUKE,
Of Sump,es, county Of Baker. state Of Oregon. has
this day filed In this oh'ee his sworn siatemen, No
1850 Tor the purchase Of the y Of section No sS
In township No. 10 s.. range No. ~ EWM. and will
offer proof to show that the land sought Is more val
liable for It's timber stone than tor agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim TO said lana be-
tore Charles n. Chance. U. 5. Commissioner at
Sumpter Oregon. on Friday. the sth dav OF Sep'em-
ber, 1000. -
He names as witnesses; William {. Calder. Ber-
nsrd Flynn, Charles A. Van Duvn, Frank L. Hobson.
all OF Sumpter. Oregon.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the above
lands are requested to tile their claims In this
ONCE on or before SAID s,h day Of September. ioos.
L. ". BARTLETT.
Register
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-07-09
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE =. is7s.-NOTlCt
FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Onice.
La Grande, Oregon,


La Granie, Oregon.
July 5. roos.
Notice Is hereby given that In compliance with the
provisions u the act Of congress Of June 1873. en-
Hted IAN act for the sale Of timber LANDS In the
States OF Caio MIA. Oregon. Nevada. and Washing
ton Territory, as extended 10 all the Public Land
States by act Of August =. isos.
HATTIE N. WRIGHT.
Of Astn, county ot Grant, state Of Oregon has this
dav filed In this Office her sworn statement No. 1884.
TOR the purchase OF the 81 NV ia. swi-A Anei.@
south. range No. IS E.W.M and will offer proof to
show that the lard sought Is more valuable Tor Its
Chance. U. s. commissioner. Al SumpeS. Oregon. on
Monday, the 9th day OF October. Ioos.
She names as Witnesses: Hiram Campbell. Thos.
o. Hobbs. Percy Bradshaw. Owen Shepard. all OF
Austin, Oregon.
Any ana oil persons claiming adversely the above
described LANDS are requested 10 file their claims In
this Office on or before SAID 9th day OF October. 1904
I. W. BARTLETT. Register
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-07-09
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE ,. Is,s,-NOTICE
: FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office.
La CTande, Oregon, June "a, IVoz

United States Land Once.
La Grande. Oregon. June -. Ioos.
Notice Is hereby given that In compl ance with the
entitled ''An act tor the sale OF timber lands In the
States OF California. Oregon. Nevada and Washing
ton Territory.
LEMuEL D. KING.
OF Audrey. county OF Baker. state OF Oregon has this
aay filed in this ofce his sworn statement No. 1905.
foI the purchase OF the "a ne OF section No. a.. in
township No. ~ south. range No. ~ EWM. and will
offer proof 10 show that the land sought Is more val
uate tor its timber or stone than tor agricultural pur
poses and TO establish his claim to said land before
the county clerk OF Baker county. al Baker City, Ore
eon. on Saturday. the 18th day OF September. 1904.
He names as Witnesses: boyd I. Elliott. Lemuel
Audrey. Oregon.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands are requested TO hle their claims In
this ONCE or before said 9Th DAY OF September.
1904.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-07-09
DESERT LAND. FINAL PROOF NOTICE FOX
PUBLICATIONS.

United States Land Once
La Grande. Oregon. I
May 40, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that jeremiah fleetwood. OF
Baker City. Oregon. has filed notice OF intention to
make proof on his desertant claim No. ass. tor the
81 SWn Sec. 10. Up. "a s.. ". % t. W, NJ. before
the county clerk OF Baker county At Baker City, Ore
gon, on Friday. the 18th day OF July. 1000.
he names the following witnesses TO prove the
complete Irrigation and reclamation OF said land "
S. Strieby. Isaac Gravel. Robert Watkins ami o. L.
T. w. BARTLETT. Register.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-07-09
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE ), 1873
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Once.
La Grande. Oregon. June Q, 1000

La Grande. Oregon. June ., 1000 \
Notice Is hereby given that In compliance with the
provisions OF the act OF congress OF June 1875 en-
titled An act for the sale Of timber LANDS In the States
Of California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington
Territory, as extended TO all the Public Land States
BY act Of August =. 1907.
FRANK e. HOBSON,
Of Sumpter. county Of Baker, state Of Oregon. has
this day tilei In this Office his sworn statement No.
1881. for the purchase Of the y, Of section No. y
In township No. TO S.. range No. " EWM. and will
offer proof to show that the land sought Is val
liable for Its timber or stone than tot agricultural
purposes and 10 establish his Claim to said lana be-
tore Charles n. Chance. U. S. Commissioner Al
Der, 1909. -
He names as witnesses; William c. Calder. Ber-
nard Flynn. Thomas !. Duke. Charles A. Van Duyn.
all Of Sumpter. Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands requested to file their claims In
this Office on or before said sth DAY Of Sep'em-
G. W. BARTLETT. Register.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-07-09
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE ,.'rs,s.-NOTlCE
FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Ofiice. }
La Grande, Oregon. !

La Grande, Oregon.
July 5, Ioo7.)
Notice Is hereby given that In compliance with the
provisions Of the act OF congress OF June 1875 en-
titled IAN act for the sale Of timber lands In the
States Of California. Oregon. Nevada. and Washing
ton Territory" as extended 10 all the Public Land
States by act Of August =. i8os.
FRANK e. FENDER.
Of Waitsburg county Of Walla Walla state Of WASH
ing,on. has this day filed In this ONCE his sworn
"a sei-S n "a and n " "a - Of section No.
% In township No. ~ s., range No. 3s E.W.M. and
will offer proof to show that the land sought Is more
valuable for It's timber stone than for agricultural
purposes, and 10 establish his claim 10 said land be-
lore the Regiser and Receiver OF this office at Ia
Grande. Oregon. on Wednesday. the 9Th day OF Oe-
toter. 1907
He names as Witnesses William Peterson, Stan
ford d. Stouter. Of Wai,sburg, Wash; Jthn H. ROD
dy, William E. Sprout. Of Siarbuck. Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands requested to file their claims In
this office on before said 9Th day Of October. 1000.
e. w. BARTLETT. Register.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-07-09
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE ;, 1885,
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Once.
La Grande, Oregon, June "a,

La Grande. Oregon. June "a. ,sos
Notice Is hereby given that In compliance with the
provisions Of the act Of Congress Of June :. 1873
entitled IAN act for the sale Of timber LANDS In the
States Of California. Oregon. Nevada. and WASH
ington Territory.
GEORGE W. LANG.
OF Spokane county OF Spokane. state OF Washington
has this day filed In this office his sworn statement
No. ZOO. Tor the purchase OF the Swh OF section No.
I. In township No. "a south. range No. 20 EWM, and
will offer proof TO show that the land sought Is
valuable for Its timber stone Than Tor agricultural
purposes. and to establish his claim to said land be-
tore The register and receiver Of this Office at La
Grande. Oregon. on TUESDAY. the 9th day OF Sep
tember. 1907.
He names as witnesses: Van r. Mead, Mike
Lynch, +. Schleming. all OF Sumpter. Oregon. and
Otto Stein. OF Spokane, Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the apove-
described lands requested TO HI, their claims In
this ofhce on or before said Oh day OF September.
ioos
f. W. RARTLETT, Register.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-07-09

All the latest novelties in hats ut
Neill Mercantile company's.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-07-09

T. G. Harrison, agent for the Clan
Powder company.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-07-09

All leading brands OF cigars are to be
had at "SturgilPs."
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-07-09

Mining deeds for sale at this office.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-07-09

Z W. BARTLETT. Register.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-07-12
THE wAYFARER.

He had no crown upon his head
When first he met me by 5he way,
His feet upon the thOrns had bled.
His gown was holden gray;
But In his eyes stars moon, and sun
Were one.
lie came. his empty hands outheld:
! gave 10 him with glad good will,
And since my pitying heart Iehelled
That he should fare 50 Ill,
took his gold head TO my breast
For rest.
When 10, his empty hands were piled
With all gifts crayed In dreams Of mine,
And over me the pilgrim child
Spilled benefits divine:
JOY Hearts Desire. and Peace most fair
Fell there
For my great pity in his stress
Because that sad and bare he went,
now am clad with happiness
And rich IN sweet content:
Twas Love. the King, who crossed my
way
To-day.
Ethna Caibery in Lippincott's.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-07-12
Edible Snails.

The popularity of the snail - an arti-
Gle of food is not confined to Paris. but
extends throughout Southern Europe and
some parts of Africa. DR. Edrard. a
French writer, i'll a pamphlet says that
10000 pounds Of snails are sent daily
to Paris from the gardens at Potion,
burgundy, Champagne and Provence.
Those reared in gardens are fed on arc
matte herbs 10 improve their flavor.
Their market price is from > francs 80
centimes TO 3 francs 90 centimes hun
dred, while those from the hedges. woods
and forests bring only francs to =
francs 80 centimes. The proprietor Of
one smaller in the vicinity of Dion nets
over 1000 francs annually. The snail is
reared and fattened with great care in
some cantons of Switzerland as an article
of luxury, and is exported in a picked
state 1t is also eaten as a relish and
nutritious article of food in Austria.
Spain. Italy and in some sections of the
United States. The Ashantees and 9th
err African tribes smoke them and ear
them as daily food all the year around.
In Algeria, in the markets. large heaps
Of snails are sold by the bushel and the
hundred as an article of food. Vendors
hawk them in the streets of Cairo. In
modern Rome fresh gathered snails are
hawked by women from door to door.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-07-12

agreed tew let 'em have it fer ten thon-
sand dollars
His eyes twinkled brighter than ever
as he put one arm boldly around her.
''That'll be enough tew pay servants
an buy manicures or whatever them
things be that Della Brown uses on her
fingers, won't it, Maria? An, view
know. yew always did want to learn the
pianuer'
The tears fell like rain just now. but
it was only an April shower. through
which the sun Of Maria's happiness was
shining brightly.
"When-when will all this be, Sam p
she whispered, bashfully.
Just as soon as you will marry me
little Sister-an' yew will marry me
won't yew. Maria?"
For moment Maria hesitated, but
the hand Sam was holding only grasped
his own q little tighter.
YES. Sam" she whispered, softly.
THAT is, if yew think yew really orter
marry an settle down." she added.
sIyly.-New York Daily News.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-07-12

boys and girls of our cOuntry-for the
United States is my country as well rs
1t IS y0urS-would take up the work of
life with bodies properly equipped for
the strain they are called upon to endure
There would be no need of schools for
physical culture then. because every man
and woman would be his or her own in
structor.
The work ought to begin early. The
playthings of my children. from the time
they were years old were dumb-bells
and Indian clubs. | have three little
ones, and if there are any children any
where with finer phySiQues. ! want to
see them The little ones can be taught
as well as the children OF larger growth
but infinite care and patience should be
taken with them
Athletics is not physical culture. but
physical culture develops good athletes.
The strength of American men and
women is gradually improving with each
year. but our women will have To grow
much stronger before they will be the
equals of their sisters over seas
The strongest women among the So
called civilized nations are the women Of
Germany. Next to them are the Aus
trians. and then come the English. The
French woman is a butterfly, socially
and physically. With 4 breath YOU
could blow her away. / hope to see the
day when the world will recognize that
the men and women of my adopted coun-
try are the finest physical specimens in
the world When that day comes the
American race will have. indeed. sound
minds in sound bodies. New York SIM
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-07-12
Selling the Wind.

1t seems incredible, hut is nevertheless
a fact, that as late as the year 1914 an
old woman named Bessie Mile of Po-
mona, in the Orkney islands, sold favor
able winds TO Seamen at the small price
of I'D. vessel. For many years witches
were supposed 10 sell the wind. The
Finlanders and Laplanders made quite
Il trade by selling winds The old
women after being well paid by the
credulous sailors, used to knit three
would have good gale when he united
the first knot the second knot would
bring st~N"g wind. and the third
severe tempest, At one time winds were
sold at Mont st. Michael. in Normandy,
and arrows were sold at the same time
t. charm away bad storms.-Detroit
Free Press