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The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05

Electrons are actual particles of mat
ter, so infinitely small that a micro.
scope with 100000 times the capac-
ity of the most powerful instrument
now in existence could not discover
lnem.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05
Russian Troops Remain.

The invasion troops have not been
withdrawn from Manchuria, and the
Japanese press shows deep Indignation
at the delay. While deprecating any
hostile counter demonstration, the
leading papers commend the United
States attitude in the matter.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05

:. Official statistics show that there are
100000 children in Russia between
the ages of 6 and IA receiving absolute
ly no education.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05
Trade Report.

Wholesale trade awaits crop, labor
and price developments. Too much
rain is reported for western crops, par
ticularly for corn. The outlook as to
the country's export trade is by no
means depressing. Exports of manu-.
featured goods for the month of April
were only twice exceeded in the coun.
try's history.
Wheat, including -four, exports for
the week ending May % aggregate A..
667 ,688 bushels, against 5,293,375 bush.
els last week and 3,9O0,645 bushels in
this week year ago.
Business failures in the United
States for the week ending May % are
POI.
Coast Wheat Report.
Wash.-Quiet and un.
changed; bluestem, 7Sc; club, 73c.
Portland, Ore.-Walla Walla, 73c;
bluestem, 76@l7c; valley, 75c.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05

The Baldwin locomotive works
turned out 1920 engines last year, val
ued at about $20,000,000.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05

For.bronchial troubles try Piso's Cure
for Consumption. It is q good cough
medicine. At druggists, price Is cents.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05

+ Many women and doctors do
not recognize the real symptoms
Of arrangement of the female
organs until too late.
ct had terrible pains along my
spinal cord for two years and suffered
dreadfully. I was given different
medicines, wore plasters; none Of
these things helped me. Reading Of
the cures that Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has brought
about, l somehow, felt that it was
what I needed and bought bottle to
take. How glad am that I did so /;
two bottles brought me immense re-
lief, and after using three bottles more
I felt new life and blood surging
through my veins. It seemed as
though there had been q regular house
cleaning through my system, that all
the sickness and poison had been taken
out and new life given me instead. I
have advised dozens of my friends to use
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Good health is indis-
pensable to complete happiness, and
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has secured this to me. 4"
-MRs. LAURA l.. BREMER, Crown
Point, Indiana, Secretary Ladies Relief
Corps. $4,000 forfeit II original Of above letter
proving genufnsness cannot be produced.
Every sick woman who does not
understand her ailment should
write Mrs. Pinlkham, Lynn,
Mass. eHer advice is free and
always helpful.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05

SITQ Permanently Cureu No hts 9 Nervousness
THO after first days Of DR. Kiines Great Nerve
3estorsr. Send for FREE 81. 90 rial bottle and Tea4
ss. On. b KLINE. Ltd 0sl Arch St. Philadelphia Pa
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05

Comets are made of substances $780,
100000 times lighter than our air.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05

You Can Get Aliens Foot Ease FREE
Write Allen S. O,msted, Leroy, N. Y for Q
free sample of Aliens Foot Ease. 1t cures chill
blains sweating, damp, swollen, aching feet
1t makes new or tight shoes easy. A certain
cure for Corns and Bunions. All druggists sell
1t 25c Don't accept any substitute.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05
John Flynn Murdered.

Kalispell, Mont, June 3.-John
Flynn, an old resident and prosperous
farmer living at La Sale, eight miles
east of Kalispell, was murdered this
afternoon in his saloon at La Sale.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05

Kilkenny castle is one of the oldest
inhabited houses in the world, many
of the rooms being much as they were
800 years ago.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05

There are 4,5OO.OOO miners and quar-
rymen in the world.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05

1t is estimated that half the vine
crop of France was destroyed by the
frosts of April.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05

1.-THE Klean, Kool Kitchen Kind" of stoves
make no smoke, smell, SCOT, ashes, OF excessive
heat. Always look for trade mark.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05

SPOKANE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO.
Barb wire fence telephones spe.
ciaIty. Complete line of electrical sup
plies. Drop US line. 234 Riverside,
spokane, Wash. {.l0
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05

But one eighth of an iceberg is above
water.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1903-06-05

Spare the rod and spank the child.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13

our dukes up" Both men were show
ing some feeling in this controversy con-
corning their respective abilities, and
finally the Washington man said. 81
wish we had a pair of gloves here now.
I'd make you see more stars than there.
are I'm the sky
do it without glovesi shouted the
other. jumping up from his chair Try
it II you dare
Then the third man, who had been a
quiet listener to the dispute. interrupt
ed Shut up, you superannuated old
ounces" he remarked. Neither Of you
ever developed into John L. Sullivan
or a Jim Jeffries. Here. waiter" he said
to that white-aproned functionary, who
was enjoying the heated talk, I'LL these
glasses again and bring three frst-class
cigars"
This little diplomatic Intervention had
its good effect, and the party then be-
came interested in a discussion of the
probabilities of a war with Colombia.
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Warm Welcome for All.


He was born in Georgetown. when
that old place was a municipality it
self. and not a part of Washington.
He comes from a Iong-lIved family. and
has numerous relatives living in the
District of Columbia. For many years
Mr.. Wineberger kept bookseliing and
stationery store in one Of the leading
hotels in Washington. and afterward
embarked in the secondhand book store
business; but. as many of his old friends
believe, he was ever averse TO selling
the particular books that the most in
telligent of his patrons were anxious 70
purchase. From a bookseller he CRAWL
tated into a book collector. until now
ne has mass Of books. pamphlets, pa
pers. and autographs that he hardly
dares speak about for fear some one
might take fancy to one of them and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13

there over night. Just about daybreak
we heard the fiercest sort Of yelling and
screaming, and Marriott called me TO go
out with him. and. bless your soul, what
dc you think we saw? Why, we found
the biggest kind of gray eagle caught
by one foot in the steel trap. and Mar
riott went for him with big hickory
club. Well. the old eagle fought like a
soldier. and he used his wings and beak
and his free claw and lacerated Marriott
badly. cutting his face and hands and
legs frightfully. but he was surely
trapped. and couldn't get away. and
after big fight Marriott killed him. I
didn't take part. though l had a shot
gun l was afraid TO shoot lest I might
hurt my friend, and in addition to that
Marriott wanted to have all the credit
OF subduing the bird himself.
when that bird was measured" said
Mr.. Stone. Il declare upon my word and
honor that there was distance OF near
ly eight feet between his wings"
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visited. was about to return to his ma
tive land and submit his Celestial neck
TO the matrimonial yoke.
The young Washington woman
thought she would twit Lang Wan Chat
was his name) upon his courageous in
tention-
Well she said to him. you're going
to burden yourself with a wife, are
you"
Eyes. me get a wife he said
What sort Of a girl is she, LGng?"
said his questioner.
"Oh. velly nice girl-good woman
els she aristocratic and stylish?" said
the young woman. Has she got nice
little wee footsies?"
mo. no, not little" said Lang: mot
little feet, great big feet. all samee your
big foot
This ended the joking.
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and muskrats and all these sorts of
creatures.
I've seen eagles in all sorts of fights
in my time" said Mr.. Stone in talking
with a few friends at little social
party on the Thanksgiving Day just
gone by I've seen him tackle a wild
cat even. and though The gamecock is
the 1ercest OF fighting birds in all crea-
ton, when a hungry bird of freedom
feels in trim for chicken dinner the
gamecock Just looks like any other bird
to him You have no idea of the
strength and sharpness OF an eagles
talons." said the venerable farmer.
steel, and when they fasten themselves
in game chickens back it's all day
with chick-a-biddy.
Did you ever hear of an eagle tackle
MANI Mr.. Stone asked one OF the
gentlemen he was entertaining with his
talk
Yes, once I did" was the reply. 1T
was about fifteen years ago. but I will
never forget IT. This is the way Ii come
about" he said: There was a friend
of mine, also a farmer, named Marriott,
who found nearly every morning one
spring season that his sheepfold was
shy of young spring lamb. He sized
up the thief as bear and set a strong
trap for him. The trap was arranged
over the dead carcass of a sheep. 1 was
over at his place one evening and stayed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13

youth Not one OF the trio was less
than sixty years Of age. Two Of them
are residents Of Washington. while the
third is prosperous lumber merchant
in West Virginia. They had much to
talk Of. for they had been schoolmates
in their boyhood. and later on were all
engaged in business in this city.
Among other topics. the West Vir-
ginia man alluded 10 the time when they
were all attendants at the well-remem-
bered old Washington gymnasium. then
located on the south side OF Louisiana
Avenue. between Ninth and Tenth
Streets, and all were being instructed
in the manly art Of seIf-defense by the
renowned old pugilist. 10 Collins. 1.-THE
cast iron man
II remember one day." remarked the
man from West Virginia, when put on
the mittens with you indicating an
other of the party, land knocked you
silly I'm one round"
"Well you just remember wrong, said
the man alluded TO. ct was Just the re-
verse" said he. Il knocked you out in
iiffy. and old man Collins had to pour
ice water in your face and perform all
sorts Of things to bring you to your
senses"
You must be dreaming" replied the
other. and he began 70 get half angry.
81 could box all around you. You never
did get in a hard lick. l mopped up the
whole floor with you every time we put
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terest are. however, comparatively few
in this country. Almost every large
city may be able to boast one-perhaps
two; but the quest for men who have
made the coiiection OF scarce and Gu
rious samples of literary gems the work
Of lifetime is not so very often richly
rewarded.
Among these few there is an old resi-
dent of Washington who, now past the
four-score milestone of human exist
ence. has given at least half Of his life
to gathering in. and holding onto them
with a tight grip, multitudes Of books
of more or less value. but none of them,
owing partly 10 their antiquity and
partly to their character as choice lit
erary morceaux. is deficient in possess
ing some worth.
This veteran bibliomaniac is James
Wineberger.
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advent of bushy-headed giants upon the
gridiron ground and view them in the
fierce efforts TO slaughter their oppo-
nents that outrivaI the deeds of star
gladiators in the arenas of ancient
Rome
More than all this. he never was a
witness to that hsnored old American
game of poker. and doesn't know the
difference between standing pae' and a
jackpot A golf stick and an old-time
handy stick. with which the boys played
.'shinney'' in the streets at one time,
are both alike to him. and he takes no
more interest in a prizefgAt than he
does in the manufacture of mud pies.
He did, as he confesses, once gaze for
a moment between an Amazonian Vi
rago and a Herculean hod carrier. her
husband; but, being an eminently wise
man. as he is, he made no attempt 70
essay the role of peacemaker. and went
on the even tenor of his way on the
other side of the street. dash be-
tween plug horses at a country fair has
frequently engaged his attention and
challenged his admiration. bits tests Of
speed on great tracks never c,tme within
the orbit of his vision.
And yet this man has heard the
rebel yell' nearly ali the way from
Bull Run to Antietam, and many friends
salute him cordially every day as ne
passes along from his home 10 his desk
in one of the Government departments.
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Man Versus Eagle.

James Stone, for forty years or more
prosperous farmer of Rappahannock
county. Va. now q resident OF this city
is probably well versed as any other
man I'm the part of the country where he
came from. in the birds and animals
that inhabit the wild regions of Virginia,
and It is treat TO get the old gentle
man started on a discourse respecting
the nature and habits of eagles and
wildcats; buzzards. owls. wild turkeys,
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tempt his cupidity too far and cause
him to part with it.
Callers at HIS Den.
Many well-knOwn book lovers and
book gatherers have visited this old in
haoitanf Che is a prominent member of
the Oldest Inhabitants Association and
frequently reads a paper at the meet
ings of that honorable society. for the
purpose of looking over his shelves and
in his closely packed chests of drawers
and about the various other adjuncts OF
his rather mean looking quarters in
search of scholarly treasures. The late
DR.. Joseph 3. Toner was one of these.
He was a frequent caller, but rarely. If
ever. did he succeed in carrying away
with him a literary pearl of great price.
The pearl was there. in all proba bility,
but the old man couldn't put his hands
on it at that particular time. He would
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13

- n Thirteenth Street northwest.
between r and S Streets, there
- stands a modest red brick
building. surrounded by we'll
kept. comfortable looking grounds.
Looking east along Riggs Street, from
Fourteenth. one gets a good view of it
and is impressed by its hOmelike and
inviting appearance. 1t is the Women's
Christian Association Home. and it
would be difficult to find. in Washington
or in another city, an institution with a
greater record for well-doing than that
made by this home in its thirty-five
years Of existence.
In 1870 number of Christian women
Of Washington who. for a few years,
had been conducting a rescue home just
back of the City Hall. organized The
Women's Christian Association and
had it Incorporated. The objects and
in their charter. were. and are still. ITO
afford relief and aid to the destitute;
work for those seeking employment;
homes for the homeless; sympathy for
the friendless; TO reform and restore the
fallen. and to bestow such Christian be-
nevolence upon the needy as our means
VIII allow" The Women's Christian
Association is undenominational in its
character
After the association had been in ex-
issence for a few years it moved its
Hall TO the present site on Thirteenth
Street It occU1ied an old barracl
building which had been used for OFF,
GERS quarters during the civil war
which building stin stands few yards
north Of the present building. Thirty
FIVE years ago Congress gave an appro-
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rotary, and Mrs. d. A. Freeman. treas
urer. Mrs. James Robbins is the re-
ception committee, and Miss c. r. Bent
is superintendent of the home. There
is a board of directors. which meets
once a month and which has supervis-
DRY charge of the running of the home
Aims and Objects.
The statement contained in the char
ton Home. given above, tells the whole
story of its aims and objects, and ex-
perience has taught Washingtonians
who know OF the great work it has
done and is doing every day that the
home has been and is being conducted
i'm a manner that fulills, as far as lies
in the great power of earnest. Christian
womanhood. the objects for which it
friendless woman, without money or the
means of obtaining food and shelter
many a Woodworking girl with barely
enough salary 20 buy a meager supply
OF food in the cheapest restaurants, 10
say nothing of a place TO lay her head
many q woman in sorrow and distress
who has found herself in strange city,
alone amid unfamiliar surroundings,
with none to turn to for aid. could give
generous testimony of the kindness.
care, and sympathy she has received
from Mrs. Robbins and Miss Bent
Warm Welcome for All.
On entering the front door of the Wo-
mems Christian Association Home, the
visitor is struck with It's neatness and
the atmosphere of warm, human kind
ness that Dervades it from top TO bot
| tor1. There is nothing of the coIdly
business-like that is too ofsen seen in
institutions of similar Character. I'm
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part of her time in her sitting room,
and it is there that she receives all
applicants for admission to the home.
There are two sitting rooms for the
boarders Both are bright and cheerful
and well furnished The chairs are com
Portable. and there is a piano and
table full Of papers and magazines for
the entertainment of those who are fond
of music and reading.
Neatness Everywhere.
The dining room is large and. like all
the other rooms at the home. excep-
tionally cheerful Its bare floor is kept
spotless, as is everything else in con-
nection with it. There are five large
tables. spread with clean, white cloths
and set with plain. but neat table ware.
Every boarder has her regular seat and
her own napkin ring. re meal hours
are: Breakfast at Z; lunch. at 1. and
dinner at s. The early breakfast is for
the benefit OF those women and girls
who work in stores and have to be at
their post Of duty at an early hour. The
food is plain. but excellent and abund-
ant. There is sleeping room at the
home for forty-six women. when all the
rooms are occupied There are single
rooms. double rooms. and rooms con-
tanning three beds. All six of the life
members have single rooms-the best
in the home--and- in addition 10 those
occupied by life members, there are
eleven other single rooms. At present
all the rooms are fun and seven persons
are sleeping on cots in the halls. Fol-
lowing her rule never to turn away an
applicant for shelter. Miss Bent utiiizes
every inch of space available. and if
the rooms are full. she puts the new
corners 10 rest upon lounges and sofas
in the halls or in the sitting rooms.
! Ten o'clock is the hour at which every
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13

interesting Pamphlets, Auto
graphs, and Clippings of
His Highly Priced Coliec-
lection-A Storage House
of All Sorts of Volumes,
From Patent Office Reports
to Recounts of Ancient and
Important HISTORICAL Events.
Keeps Bachelors Hall.
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.e,doreover. the DOC Came."

This is about the beginning Of that
season OF the year when a great many
horses fall on the asphalt" said an old
resident TO a Times reporter. and 10
my mind" he continued. 1T Is always
a sad spectacle to see the poor brute
often harnessed TO a heavy wagon, lying
absolutely helpless on the cold pave
ment on one Of those cold days recently
saw horse drawing a well-loaded
wagon fan on the street. He went
down on his knees. but recovered him
self and had hardly started, when down
again he went The driver and another
man did their best 10 get him up with
out releasing him from the shafts. They
screwed his ears most wickedly and
nearly pulled his tail out in their efforts.
but finally had TO remove all his harness.
and then the horse got up. While he
was lying on the ground ] saw small.
measly-looking. untagged cur sneak I'm
and lick the helpless animal on the face.
1T reminded me- he concluded. "of
a sentence IN the sixteenth chapter OF
the gospel according TO St Luke
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Deserving of a Monument.

There is a man in this city who is
somewhat of curiosity among his fell
lows. He never rooted for a baseball
nine for the Kood reason that he never
witnessed professional contest on the
diamond field Never did he experience
the thrill of ecstasy that renders men
and women wild when they witness the
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them TO pay that sum. a smaller amount
is taken. and in many instances inmates
Of the home receive their bed and
board absolutely free until such time as
they can earn money enough to make
payments. For those on very small
salaries the arrangement is that they
pay to the home half of their weekly
salaries. if that half be under $3.50. Thus.
if girl comes to Washington and pro-
cures a position IN a shop, or with a
dressmaker to work for 50 week, she
pays $3.50 to the home. It often occurs
that a girl is receiving so small salary
that she needs nearly all of it to pro-
vide herself with the proper clothes and
to pay carfare.s In such a case Miss Bent
learns her exact circumstances and al
lows her TO pay an amount less than
half her salary. or nothing at all. until
she is doing better.
System of Allotting Rooms
When a woman progresses in her work
month the authorities of the home
request her to give up her room, in or
der to make place for some other wo-
man whC is more in need OF the adj
vantage the home offers. 1t is assumed
that with that salary anyone can live
comfortably in a good boarding house.
and is no longer in need of assistance
from the home.
Perfect Equipment.
The accommodations of the home are
excellent. On the first floor are the sit
ting rooms, Miss Bent's reception room
and Office. and the dining room. The
wide grounds that surround the home
permit the entrance of plenty of light
the result OF which is that there is not
gloomy room or hall in the entire
building Miss Bent spends the greater
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Wore a No. 8 Shoe.

II amt always that one gets the bet
ter OF a Chinaman even in the matter OF
joking with him. 1t is related Of a GER
tain young woman Of this city, who
some time ago, while visiting a relative
in Western city. was made acquainted
with the fact that the Chinaman who
had been for some time a cook and sort
of man OF all work in the family she