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The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21
RECALLING Ancient Times.

Prof. Flinders Petrie, the Egyptolo.
gist. recently opened in London an in
teresting exhibition of his uiggings in
Egypt last winter. These latest ex-
cavations so back farther than any
heretofore made, and deal mainly with
the times of Manah, the first king Of
the first dynasty, and with the stone
age which preceded him. The neo-
lithic lasted until very varying dates
in different parts of the world. In
some parts of Scotland flint instru-
ments were used even until last cen
tury; but in Egypt it ended many hun
dreds of years before Christ, when
Manah probably ruled Professor
Petrie perhaps is on the verge of
highly interesting discovery if he
follows a clew which appears to show
the existence of Indian influences in
Egypt in very early times. Notably
will this afford explanation of some
references of St. Paul to certain
new-fangled doctrines" such as ab-
stinence from flesh, which is a char
acteristically Buddhist tenet.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21
DIDN'T KNOW THE KANGAROO.
Farmer Probably Thought 1t Cousin
of Bob Fitzsimmops

Andrew Carnegie brings each year
from Scotland new collection of
Scottish stories One Of last years
gathering concerns an ignorant
farmer.
This farmer, over glass of whisky,
sympathized one day with the COM
plants of an old friend of his. ped
dler. The poddler said the times were
always hard in Scotland; the people
had no money there it was a poor
place to get along in.
What you say is true" the farmer
agreed. "Why don't you emigrate to
Australia, lavish? Australia's a grand
place, by all accounts"
ut used to be-" the other returned,
"but it is so no longer. Australia is
as overcrowded now as any other
land"
The coast may be- the farmer ad
mitted, but the interior I'm sure is
not. Go to Australia, lavish, and
push into the interior"
"Thc INTERIOR" said the peddler
"There's nothing there but kangaroos.'
The farmer thought that kangaroos
were some foreign race of people.
well, Tavish." he said, reproachfully
isn't a kangaroo's money as good as
any other man's?"
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21
Select Judqes for Field Trials.

change has been made in the
judges for the annual field trials of the
South Dakota Field Trial association,
which will be held the latter part Of
August on grounds near Sioux Falls.
1t was hoped that Thomas johnson
Of Winnipeg. who acted as judge dur
ing the last two annual meets, and
who gave excellent satisfaction, could
be secured again this year, but tho
officers of the association have been
advised ,hat it will be impossible for
him to be here.
The Judges. as now selected will be
c. b. WhitfOrd of Chicago, Louis
StuehmeT of EmmctSburG Iowa. and
+. II. Gregory of Sioux Falls. all of
whom are recognized as good men for
the positions.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21
Odds and Ends Of Sport.

At a meeting of the stewards OF the
Jockey club the application of +. f.
Smathers for trainers license for
S. c. Hildreth was denied
The health of Harry Vardon. the
noted English professional golfer, has
broken down and he has been ordered
to rest until late in the autumn.
Basil de Guichard established
new worlds record for pac followers
by riding As miles, 3 laps, and 29O
yards in one hour in the golden wheel
race at Charles River park. Boston.
July 81.
A movement has. been started to
form a Central Illinois Tennis asso-
citation. The organization will. it il
planned. include Springfield. Decatur,
Shelbyville. Taylorville, Staunton and
Morrisonville.
The Ontario Jockey club has an
nounced its dates for its fall meeting.
which will be held from Saturday.
Sept. 26, to Saturday, oct. 3. Tho
alteration in dates is made to avoid
a clash with the KenIworth meeting
at Buffalo.
Frank Erre, ex-iehtweieht champion
boxer of the world, and the cleyerest
glove artist that ever held and defend
ed the coveted fistlc honor. is con-
vinced that James J. Corhctt will win
in his cCmirg fight with Champion JEFF
ries Not orly will Corbett be the vic
tor, says Erne. but he will win deci-
si--'y
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21
The Two-Minute Trotter.

Devotees Of light harness racing
waited many years for the two min
ute' PAGER, eagerly watching the star
sidewheclers cut of fraction of a
second at a time until Star Pointer
finally reached the desired goal. That
was six years ago this summer. and
since then hOrsemcn have centered
their greatest interest on the trotter
ard watched and waited to see the
two minute trottcr produced Six
years ago the worlds trotting record
was 2:O38, made by little AliX in
1894, and ii was six years before her
mark was bcatcn In 1900 The Abbott
won AliX's crown by half second, and
in the succeeding year Cresceus low
cred The Abbott's record a full second
to 2:02L where it has since re-
manned The feat which Lou Dillon
performed, when she trotted a mile in
2:02A has again raised hopes of an
other step toward the goal The Bill
lings mare did her mile in the face
OF a twelve mile an hour breeze which
blew up the homestretch and in spite
of poor pacemaking, yet came within
half a second of Cresccus' mark. Many
predict far better time from her under
more favorable circumstances later in
the season. a time when most of the
former worlds records have been set.
At least it looks reasonable to expect
her to beat Cresceus' time and once
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21
WERE ALL FULLY CLOTHED.
A Story Showing Mask Is Sometimes
as Good as a Bathing Suit.

A Story Showing Mask Is Sometimes
as Good as a Bathing Suit.
A party of much-traveled men were
returning one hot night last week
from Manhattan Beach, when the con-
versation turned to the salt water
bathing customs of the countries they
had visited
An Englishman told how the women
of his native land took their dip apart
from the men and clothed in hideous
garments resembling nshtgowns.
A Frenchman described the bare
legged frolics of the gay Partisan
women summering by the sea.
An American explained how the
sexes, absolutely unclothed, enter the
waters Of Japan, with nothing but
bamboo rods to mark the more or less
imaginary line dividing the men from
the women.
All" interposed the Englishman,
'how immodest,"
"Yes, perhaps" observed a Chris
tianized Turk, who was one of the
party, but in my country the men
and women do the same, except that
each man and woman preserves mod
esty by wearing white mask
Suppose" said the American, you
should wish to bathe without the
mask?"
'Ah,' replied the Turk, you must
wear the mask-it is the bathing cos
New York Sun.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21
"Youno Corbctt" Puts Out O'NeiI

out Jack" O'Ncill Of Philadelphia in
the fifth round at the National Athletic
club in that city July 90. The first
three and a half rounds were tame,
O'Neill avoiding the champions rushcs.
In the fourth round O'Neill hit Cor
bett three glancng blows on the jaw
and was about to deliver a fourth one.
when Corbett dropped to his knees to
avoid it, This gave the local man con
fidencc in the fifth round, which
proved fatal for him. He met Cor
belts rushes and in an unguarded mo-
ment received a terrific rght-hand
punch on the jaw, which sent him to
the floor and he was counted out.
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the oars as close together as you can
and pull them close over the knees.
For the beginning of a stroke put
both oars into the water with blades
straight and sunk in the water the
width of blade. Then apply power
on both oars at the same time, and
with a straight leg drive you will get
full stroke. AS to the finish OF a
stroke it is the most important.
"As you are about to finish drop
your wrist close to the abdomen. By
turning your wrist this takes the blade
out and feathers the oars. Then
straishten your arms toward your feet
and. by pulling up on the stretcher
with the feet, you will come up to the
end OF the slide.
1.-The seat in the boat is on rollers.
which run on track with guides and
stops, that keep the seat on the tracks.
There are two slippers in the boat for
your feet and they should be firmly
| laced. Then you can operate the seat
with the oars at the same time. They
also act as brace for the feet in
pulling, backing. or turning, and in
keep you on the seat.
"In all probability at first you Will
not want your slippers laced, but they
must be. for when they are there is
! less danger of falling out of a boat.
Your feet will come out fast enough,
| am sure, for | have learned from
experience.
"If you should upset your boat-and
this will happen to the best of scullers
right your boat first, then cross your
oars under the outriggers, take hold
of the rigger with one hand, and SWIM
for the shore.
when your body is in a glow after
good row take sponge or shower
bath, which will cool the body. and
then rub yourself dry with Turkish or
rough towel You will find your nerves
gradually getting into splendid condi-
! ton, and a sleepless night will be
thing unknown.
"The way in which a girl is dressed
is an important matter in her rowing
| exercise.
Before l get into boat and after
row l wear a sailor blouse and
| short skirt over my rowing suit, winch
| consists of trunks and stockings COM
bined with a sleeveless shirt. l have
| found this suit to be the simplest and
the best as it does away with all I'M
pediments and allows free action OF
the legs and arms. If you care to. add
a plain little skirt, and your costume
is complete.
There are other suits woman can
wear in rowing, but the oarswoman
must remember that if she wears
skirt of any length it will get caught
in the wheels of the seat, if the bloom
ers are too large they will meet with
the same fate, and if the blouse Is
too ample from the waist to the arm
pits it may catch the handles OF the
oars; SO there you are. A proper
costume, such as / have already de-
scribed, will be found to be of much
| advantage.
"If, after trying this combined exer-
else and recreation, a girl does not
gain the needed strength, then size is
indeed a case for the physicians. -
Chicago Tribune.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21
Car Damaged on Bridal Trip.

The Pullman company has made a
demand on F. p. Wooston of Denver
for $500 damages to the sleeper in
which he recently made his bridal
trip. 1t seems that the car was cap
tured by Woolston's friends and deco
rated in a unique manner. Mems and
women's shoes and old horseshoes
and banners and things were nailed
to the windows of the Pullman
sleeper, inside and out. Nails were
driven INTO the car with as much
abandon as if it had been a picket
fence. When the sleeper got back to
Denver rom Ogden it is said that
it looked as If 1t had been the target
for a Calling gun. 1t was taken out
of serviC. and put i'll the shops, and
now the Pullman company is trying
to make Woolston pay for the repairs.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21

will stop him. However Gardner may
change his mind and decide to defend
his title
Root makes the challenge on the
claim that Gardner fouled him repeat
edly and that the referee did not count
ten. 1t is said that Gardner committed
siNty-sevon fouls. That seems a good
many to escape the notice of referee.
1t is the public impression that Gard
ner established his superiority over
Root. Root himself admitted that he
met better man.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21
Useful Member to Have,

Football Coach-But why do Won in
sist on engaging that new fullback?
He has no reputation for good play.
Football Captain-No reputation for
good play? Why, you don't know
what you're talking about His rec
Crd last year was twenty-seven men
disabled-tive broken legs, six dislo-
Gated shoulders. ten injured spines,
and the other six he spiked SO badly
they couldn't finish the season.-Cin-
cinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21
Root Aqain After Gardner.

Jack Root not satisfied with the de
feat he received from George Gard
ner, is going after the light heavy
weight title again. He has challenged
Gardner. and says he will claim the
tit!e unless Gardner accepts his Chal-
lenge within two weeks.
Gardner has lately been busy trying
to get or fight with Fitzsimmons.
but has not yet succeeded. 30 doubt
he will continue to 80 after Fit2. anc
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21
Titus in Canadian Henley.

The entries Of Titus and Vezly for
senior singles at the Canadian Henley
regatta at St. GATHERINGS have been
received by the secretary. As report
had it that the Atlanta Boat club
would refuse permission to Titus to
row. the receipt of his entry gives
pleasure 10 Canadians. Despite rumors
to the contrary. Scholes will row ut
St. CatharineS and Worcester.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21
tricks of the Trade.

"Therc are tricks. Of course, in all
trades" aid the man about town,
"and there are naturally more in the
trade of eggars than in most others.
but yestorday | noticed new one A
sympathetic looking woman was walk
ing down Twelfth street toward Wal
nut when she was apparently horror
stricken 10 see a ragged man eagerly
snatch 4 rust out of the gutter and
devour it voraciously. She drew out
her purse Immediately gave the man
a dollar and hurried away to avoid
further harrowing of her feelings. Her
destination was Walnut street car,
and while waiting for that she OBJ
served the ragged man still lott
ering on the sidewalk below. He
glanced fHrtively about and then drew
another crust from his pocket and
cast 1t into the gutter. r."-Philadelphia
Press.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21
WaIthour Breaks Record.

Bobby Walrhour broke the fifteen
mile bicycle record for an eight-iap
track by 81 % seconds at the Colise-
um track. Manchester, n. H.. July II,
covering the distance without a break
in 10: 40 3-5. His opponent was Nat
Butler, who. after great sprint In the
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21

more place her sex in the lead in the
trotting world, besides taking one
more step toward tAe still faraway
symbol 900" King Cresceus does
not intend to surrender without
struggle however. and is slated for an
early trial against his own mark. 1t
promises to be a game and exciting
final hCnors of the season.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21
Pull Lower Jaw for whoopins Cough

Pull Lower Jaw for Whooping Cough!
Jacob Sobel gives the results of his
own experience with the paroXysms
of whooping cough treated by pulling
the lower jaw downward and forward.
Pulling the lower jaw downward and
forward controls the paroxysms of
whooping cough in most instances and
most of the time. The method is us
ually more successful in older chill
dren than in younger ones and infants.
In cases without a whoop the eXpira-
tory spasm with its asphyxia is gener-
ally overcome, and in those with a
whoop the latter is prevented. 1t is
as successful as any single drug, or
even more so. Mothers should be in
structed in its use, so that attacks,
especially at night, might be arrested.
The manipulation is harmless and
painless Its only Contamination is
the presence of food in the mouth or
oesophagus. Patients thus treated are
less likely to suffer from complications
and seQuelae than those treated only
incidentally 1t is advisable to try
this method in other spasmodic coughs
and laryngeal spasms. - New York
Medical Record.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21
largest Hanqinq Bell.

What is perhaps the largest hanging
bell in the world is to be seen in
Mandalay This is the Mirgun bell,
on the right bank of the Irrawaddy,
almost opposite the city Of Mondalay.
This INN nse bell measures as fol
lows: Iie,sht to crown, II feet; 81
feet high TO the top of the srifiin-like
monsters diameter at the lip, 16 feet
3 inches, thickness of metal from G
inches to : inches. 1t weighs about
eighty tons and is suspended on three
massive ruund beams of teak placed
horizontally the one over the other,
their ends resting on two pillars OF
enormous size, composed of masonry
and large upright teak posts. This
bell was rast at the end of the eight
eenth century under the superinten+ J.
ence Of the reigning king.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21

Ward and Ware won the Eastern
double tennis championship, a feat
which they had practically accom-
plished by winning from Larned and
Wright in the second round. This
makes Ward and Ware the Eastern
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21

fifth mile by which he avoided being
passed by Walthour, puncturcd tire
and had to change wheels The re-
mainder of the race was full of cXcit-
ing incidents, the men covering lap af-
ter lap almost neck and neck Butler
tried to recover some of his lost
ground. but could make no gain on the
SOuthcrner.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21

champions, and they will meet tho
Western champions, at Newport on
Aug. ITS. The winner of this contest
will be called upon to meet the DOhcr-
ty brothers at Newport for the nation
al championship.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-21

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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
BANQUET FOR
DAVID r. FRANCIS.

LONDON, Feb. 23.-Ex- Governor
David r. Francis of Missouri, who
is on Europeon mission as the
president of the st. Louis exposition,
is to be the chief guest at the
American society's banquet at the Ho-
tel Cecil this evening in commemora-
ton of Washington's birthday.
d. c. Haldeman will preside and
among those who have accepted in
vitations to be present are the lord
mayors of London, Liverpool. Man
chester and other large municipal
tiles of the United Kingdom the pres
idents of the numerous chambers of
commerce, and the heads of steam
ship lines and other large industries.
The American ambassador and other
diplomats also will be present.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
DAUGHTERS Of
the REVOLUTION,

WASHINGTON. Feb. 20. - Mrs.
Charles w. Fairbanks, wife of the
Indiana senator. will again become
president-general of the Daughters Of
the American Revolution. This was
apparent from the sentiment ex-
pressed by the delegates to the an
nual convention of the national So
ciety, which began its sessions today
in Chase's opera house.
Delegates from every state in the
Union filled the theater when the
gathering was formally called to or
der. The auditorium was tastefully
decorated with flowers and flags for
the occasion.
Mrs. Fairbanks delivered her annu-
al address, in which she pointed par
ticularly to the gratifying progress
made during the past year in the pro-
ject for the erection Of Continental
hall in Washington in memory of the
men and women who participated in
the revolution.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23

has been going ahead with such
great strides in the past two years.
Many of the big lumber merchants
of the east are sending buyers to
the west and every week or two
large sales are reported.
Most of the valuable timber land
of the Inland Empire consists of
white and yellow pine, with some fir
and tamarack.
In the clearwater and Occur dAlene
districts there are approximately
100000 acres Of the finest timber
lands in the United States that have
not yet been appropriated. The tim
Der Is by no means limited to those
sections, as, for instance. in Spokane
county alone, there is enough timber
to supply the heavy demands made by
the mills operating in the city of
Spokane for years to come.
In eastern Washington alone there
are over 1000, 100000 feet of lumber
mostly pine.
OF the total area of the eastern
part of this state there are $4,000
square miles now occupied by timber
about one-tenth of which has been
removed
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
ESQ BILLS INTRODUCED
IN STATE LEGISLATURE
The Big Fight of Week viii Probably Be on the
Commission Bill Wednesday.

Today the yesterday antitrust bill
comes up again in the house. and the
lumbermen are making another fight
against It,
The railroad commission bill will
be reached tomorrow, if not this
afternoon, on its second reading.
The sentiment toward dividing the
state into three congressional dis
tricts Is growing stronger. though
lack of harmony may prevent the
passage of the apportionment bill.
The special committee investigat-
ing the charge of collision and fraud
in connection with the state printing
contracts has held several sessions
and taken much testimony. but de-
veloped nothing of a sensational ma
ture.
1t is said. however that the COM
mittee has become convinced that
there was collision among the bidders
to prevent competition.
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FLORIDA MARDI GRAS.

PENSACOLA. Fla, Feb. 23.-Mardi
Gras week opened here today with
typical carnival weather. The ar
rival of King Priscus this forenoon
was the opening event on the pro-
gram and his coming was made MEM
orable by a big parade of military and
civic bodies. the naval contingent in
Guiding q large number of sailors and
marines from the United States war
ships now in the harbor.
The festivities are to continue
through tomorrow. Business is large
ly suspended and the hotels and
boarding houses are overlooking with
visitors. -
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23

- OLYMPIA, Wash, Feb. ga to-
tai of AIS bills have been introduced
into the house the present session.
With the number introduced In the
senate n total Of over $50 new laws
are to be acted upon.
A large number OF bills were pass
cd during the last week, but few were
sent to the governor.
On Wednesday the tax commission
md apportionment fights come up on
special orders, and the house will de-
vote the entire day to them. There
is q wide diversity of opinion on the
notion to be taken. but there Is a gen.
eral feeling that steps should be
taken ton insure better collection
o'.taxes.
The senate judiciary committee to-
night takes up the Warburton tax
commission bill, the longest bill in
PRODUCED this session.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Elijah IT. Holds
Jubilee in Zion.
Dowies Followers Celebrate Anniversary O
the Founding of the Religious City.

CHICAGO. Feb. 23.-Today was the
anniversary of the founding of DR..
Dowies Zion City and 1t was made
a day of juiblation by. the thousands
jah IL"
A feature of the program was the
formal opening or new hotel which
has been In course OF construction at
Zion City and which will. according
to the statement of DIR. Dowie. ac-
commodate 1000 guests.
DIR. Dowie took advantage OF the
large gathering of his followers to
outline to them his plans for the pro-
posed invasion of New York next
October.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
RAPID GROWTH OF
LUMBER INDUSTRY
Eastern Mill Operators Sending Buyers to the
Northwest as Their Timber Supply Is
Diminishing.

The most rapidly developing in
dustry in the Inland Empire during
The past two years has been the lum-
Der trade. 1t has as yet not reached
the Importance and magnitude which
has been attained by the wheat rails
ing. mining or fruit growing indus
tries, but in the last year it has
Forged ahead very rapidly until it
would have the appearance of a boom,
If it were not established upon a
f1rmer basis.
The reason for this activity in lum-
Der is very easily explained.
Mr.. Van Dissel, OF the Saw Mill
Phoenix, said this morning that the
great lumber states of the east such
as Michigan, Wisconsin and Minneso-
ia, have already nearly exhausted
their supply of timber and the large
eastern mill operators are turning
their attention to this section of the
country for new supply.
The northwest has the supply and
1t Is already being sought, and 1t is
because the supply in the eastern
states Is being rapidly exhausted that
the business in the Inland Empire
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Loc al Markets.
Prices Paid to Producers.

Wheat. per bushei, club and red,
soc: bluestem, csc: barley. per ton.
$21: oats. per ton. $2+; timothy hay.
per ton. $13; potatoes, per cwt. 35c;
onions. per cwt.. bo@6oc; ranch but
ter. per pound, 10000; eggs. fresh.
per case. $7.50Q$s: dry picked tur-
keys. per lb.. Use; alive. per ID. iic;
scalded geese. per ID. 1tc; alive. per
alive. per 10, lie; scalded hens and
large yellow chickens. per To-, 14ci
alive. per h.. lSc.
Livestock-Cows. on foot. 3t 94c;
dressed. TIC; steers. on foot "A %
i&c: dressed. Sc; sheep. on foot,
404hc; dressed. &c; hogs, on foot.
.6Q6tac; dressed. S1s 4sc; calves. loo