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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
THROWING AN OLD SHOE.
This Curious Wedding Custom In OF
French Origin.

This Curious wedding Custom Ia OF
French Origin.
The origin of the curious custom or
throwing an old shoe after a newly
married pair for luck has been traced
back to a French peasant origin by a
young man interested in folklore ana
quaint customs. In southern France,
after the wedding ceremony, the girl Is
escorted to her new home by her girl
friends and left alone The young hus-
band. also in the hands of his friends,
is next led to a point Il couple OF nun
dred yards away from the dwelling,
where a halt is made. Then the girls
rejected sutton, if there be such a one,
arms himself with an old sabot, or
wooden shoe, while the bridegroom,
ducking his head, makes a dash for the
house. The disgruntled sutton throws
as hard and as true as possible, and
the crowd cheers or derideS, according
TO the success of the shot. \ wooden
shoe is a formidable missile in the
hands of an angry swain, and the
bridegroom is justified in having some
misgivings as he sees his defeated rival
practicing in anticipation Of the we'd
ding day. Just think, says the search
er into folklore, how great a relief 1t
would be, even in this country to take
n crack at the fellow who had done
you out of your best girl without hav-
ing the police step in! Over in France
the custom has wider meaning. 1t
signifies that the last i'll feeling Is thus
thrown away, and it is the depth OF
disgrace for the man who has thrown
the shoe to>harbor any further malice
against the young couple.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
Disinterested Friendship,

The majority of men recognize moth
ing in human affairs as good unless It
Yields some return. and they love those
friends most-as they do their cattle
from whom they hope to obtain the
most profit. Thus they lack that lowell
est and most natural form Of friendship
which is sought for its own sake only,
nor do they know from experience how
beautiful and how lofty such friend
shin IA
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
A Horned Snake.

A very handsome species Of snake Is
the rhinoccrcs viper, which bears, as
its name suggests. horns on It's nose.
It is most beautifully colored when
freshly emerging from its cast skin, but
its form is by no means elegant, being
very thick in body. with bulldoglike
head. 1t may attain a length Of more
than six feet and is very deadly AMI
mal.-Quarterly Review.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
TennysOn's Memory.

Tennyson when a young man had a
strong liking for Gray and classed him
and Burns as the two greatest lyric
poets of any age or country. He much
loved some of Burns poetry. But be-
fore all Tennyson placed his Bible. he
had also a great liking for Dante's IN
ferno" and knew it line for line. He
would boast in his pleasant way that
if any one read one line he could give
the next from memory, and he invaria-
bly did IL,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
Ir,n IrnnInYed None.

He thought the mothers Of the day
were inclined to shirk their proper re-
sponsibility, and he was arguing
against the employment Of a maid for
the children.
Eve" he said, had no nursegirl."
"And Cain went wrong" she replied
promptly.-Chicago Post.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
Quoting Her own Words.

/ Mother (sternlyl - Willie, you took
some Of these preserves from the pan
try.
/ Willie (shrewdly)-Oh, who told you
that?
Mother--NO one told me. l suspected
it! Now. tell the truth. Didn't you?
Willie-Ma. children should be seen
and not heard. "-Philadelphia Press.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
An Enuaixe Combination.

Neutrality-suspicious.! If young Got
rox and Miss Blubud are so fortunate
as to have their marriage blessed with
children, the rising generation will be
terrible takers.
Naggsby-Why so?
Waggsby-Why, If money talks" and
"blood will tell" their progeny will In
herit two mighty strong inducements
to be communicative Baltimore Amer
lean.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
Happy Dny.

what are you writing?" asked the
freshman.
"Just dropping a line to my governor,
wishing him many happy returns OF
the day." replied the sophomore.
"Why. is this his birthday"
mo; pay day. He sent me a check
this morning."-Philadelphia Press
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
SILK Adu1teration.

This country is not the only one
where unconsidered trifles are snapped
I'D by manufacturers and put to prac-
teal use. In China the down OF the
thistle is gathered and mixed with raw
silk so ingeniously that even experts
are deceived when the fabric is woven.
1t is also used to stuff cushions as
substitute for eiderdown, and very
good substitute it makes.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
Effect of ChIoroform on Cinnamon

Effect or Chiorotorm on NhAhtse"
1t takes a very large dose Of chic
reform to an@sthetize the Chinaman.
He passes under its influence more
slowly and rarely shows the excitement
often characteristic Of the initial stage
Of anesthesia. Still more rarely does
he suffer from sickness on his return to
consciousness. This greater apathy OF
nature helps to recovery from severe
accidents and operations.-London Hos
nital
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
Between Friends.

Miss Eldereigh-Ill let you into a
secret if you'll promise not to tell 1t.
Miss Younger-All right.
Miss Elderleigh-Pm engaged.
Miss Younger-Oh, fudge! Suppose
do tell it? No one will believe it
Chicago News.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07

If" Stops for passengers on signal
or notice to conductor.
&C" Stops only to let of passengers
from Cape Charles and points South,
and take on passengers for points
North OF Delmar.
"bn Stops only to let of passen-
gers from points North OF Delmar,
and take on passengers for Cape
Charles and points South.
Trains 81 and SO will stop at all
stations on Sunday for local passen-
gers ON signal or notice to eondustor.
r. B. Cooke. j. 6. Rodgers,
Traffic Manager, Supt.
Norfolk, Va. Cape Charles, va
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
DIR. Pnrker's RejoInder.

A gentleman who was discussing
with the late DR. Parker the problem
Of q future existence exclaimed: 1.-The
fact is. sir. am an annihilationist.
believe that when I die that will be
the end Of me-"
"Thank God for that" Dr. Parker
replied as he showed his companion
the door.-London Express.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
Rea1istfc.

Hell had a realistic dream last night.
She-Indeed! What was it?
ooh, | dreamed l had proposed to
you and you had turned me over to
your father"
Eyes yes. And what did father say|
ooh. l don't know. l only know
woke up and found myself on the
fioor."-Yonkers Statesman.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07

Very much indebted customer enters
a butchers shop, remarklng, iii take
a leg of mutton. and | want to pay for
It,"
"All right" replies the butcher, hand
ing forth the meat, which customer
takes and starts to go. Look here"
cries the butcher. 81 thought you said
you wanted to pay for itT'
80 | do was the reply, but l
can't."-London Telegraph.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
Not to BE Endured.

"Deah boy. is it true that you have
discharged your valetT
"Ya-as, the scoundrel! When l took
him out with me. he managed to make
people think he was the mastah and /
was the man. baw Jovew-Exchange.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
First Gathering of Labor Agitatorr

First Gathering of Labor AgitatOrs.
"Of course you have read of the con-
fusion Of tongues at the building of
the tower Of Babel"
"a gathering of labor agitators, sup
pose. No; haven't read it. Tell the
truth, I'm not interested in trades un-
IONS Boston Transcript.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
Too Smart.

ut does not always pay to be too
smart" said n lawyer. AT our board
ing house new waitress was employ
cd. and young chap asked her what
he should call her.
"'Call me Pearl she said.
- care you the pearl Of great price?
he asked.
ono answered the girl. 1 guess l
am the pearl that was cast before
swine New York Times.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
Re Ready.

Let each day take thought for what
concerns 1t, liquidate its own affairs
and respect the day which is to follow.
land then we shall be always ready.
ITO know how to be ready is at the bot
tom to know how to die.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
UeIDinR the batter,

Mistress Gn surprise)-Why did you
place the alarm clock by tie buck
wheat batter?
Nora-SO it would know what time
to rise, mum.-Chicago News.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
His Clerical Robes.

"Pooh! My papa wears evenin' clothes
every time he goes to parties"
"That amt anything. Our minister
wears his nightclothes every time he
oreaches."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07

Some plants are affected by chloro-
form lust as animals are. The sensi.
tive plant loses its irritability in air
charged with chloroform yapor.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
Unsympnthetic.

"This is n cold, unfeeling world he
remarked bitterly.
"Har returned his companion. YOU
too. have heard the ribald laugh when
you slipped on a banana skin, have
you?"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
Simple.

Ethel-A sixteen page letter from
George. why. what on earth does he
say?
MabeI-He says he loves me.-Pitts-
burg Gazette.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07

Organ grinders In Vienna are not al
lowed to play in the morning or even
inC-only between midday and sunset
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07

Mauna Loa. in the Sandwich Islands
1880 feet high, is the highest noun
tain which rises directly from the sea.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07

Melancholy is the pleasure of being
sad.-Hugo.
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Save You From $500 to $4,000
Sent on Trial.

We will send of the Pianos or to any po
the freight give you fifteen the Piano, and is ent
representation will sell to for cash or on
made by us fully warranted and
100000
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-02-07
WELL-KNOWN MAKES.

famous Chica
supplied
The Southern Female College, Petersburg va the BOW
College, College
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23
--sO"
A Printers "Pi."

Last Thursday afternoon just after
our paper was off the press and going.
through the mailing machine galley
containing about - names of subscrib-
scribers fell into ''pi" and it consumed
the time of one man all day Friday O
correct it, and as the proofs of our gal
ley had heen mislaid, it may be that
some of our subscribers will this week
fail to get their copy of the paper, and
If so, we will take it as special favor if
they Will report to this Office.
You will also notice after your name
printed on your paper the date to which
you are paid up, and if you are year
or more in arrears, we would be glad
to have you call and remit the sum due.
We have some improvements in view
that we desire to make and it can easily
be accomplished if each one who is in
arrears will pay up. TO you individu-
ally the sum is insignificant, but to us
in the aggregate, it means a great
deal. We do not wish this to be con-
strued as growl or even a dun, but as
gentle reminder that short settlements
make long friendship.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23

HISTORY OF NORTHWEST.
Federation of Woman's Clubs Is to Collect
Original Manuscripts.

Mrs. Elvira A. Elwood, president of
the Washington State Federation of
Women's Clubs was at the state uni
versity yesterday comforting with Lii
brarian Coffman on the depository of
Northwest history, recently establish
ed by the federation at the university
Having introduced the system of
travelling libraries the federation voted
to take up the work of collecting the
original manuscripts bearing on the
early history of the Northwest and
placing them in the library at the state
university, where they would be Access
ible to students from all parts of the
state. AS result of vest erday's con-
ference it was agreed that as soon as
the collection reached proper size,
the university would provide separate
shelves and cases for the depository of
the federation.
While at the university, Mrs Elwood
arranged with Professor Edmond S.
Meany for lecture on "Forestry," to
be delivered at the coming converting
of the Federation in Everett.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23
Be Understood by Everybody
Before the Law Takes Effect
And is Enforced.
THE CHANGE OUGHT TO BE A SUCCESS
Some Radical Changes Made by the Last
Legislature That Ought to do Good
II Proper Work is Done.

The new road law which received the
governors signature, does away with
the time honorod custom of allowing
each individual to work out his own
road tax, and provides for the division
OF counties into not more than four road
districts, in each of which supervisor
appointed by the commissioners will
have charge OF the road work, and will
act under the direction of the county
commissioners and the county surveyor.
Any expenditure on the roads in excess
of $3.50 must be let by contract to the
best bidder. These road supervisors
must make monthly reports to the
board for dereliction of duty. The law
is of course something of an expert
ment but may prove to be a very good
one, or at least an improvement over
the old law, which allowed every man
to work out his own taxes under local
supervisors, who were changed from
year to year. The result was that no
particular system has been observed in
the construction of roads. Under the
new law it will be possible to follow
some uniform system throughout the
country, and it is probab BILE that there
will be more to show for the money ex-
pended. There has not been any salts
factory results from the old free and
easy, go as you please method. With
a supervisor charged with the respon.
sibility of keeping the roads in good
repair, some progress is likely to be
made.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23
It's the Latest Method

Though it has been i'll t,se more than
ten years. 1t is called the "MacKenzie
Method" because originated by the
eminent Sir Morell Mackenzie, the
English nose and throat specialist.
1t is specific treatment for oatarrh
and catarrhal conditions. The in
famed membranes of the nose and
throat must be restored to a healthy
state. else the constant discharge OF
mucus will infect the surrounding It's
sues and the blood in its circulation
will absorb the disease products, thus
carrying the poison to every part OF the
body. Then, to destroy the virus which
has already entered the blood and the
stomach, a seperate treatment must be
undertaken and the system toned and
enabled to resist future disease attacks.
The above is an outline Of the Mac
Kenzie treatment for catarrh. Cost is
small, less than three cents per day;
benefit gradual but permanent.
Write for further information to G.
O. GUY zinc J, Coast Agents, Seattle,
Wash.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23
ENCAMPMENT OF G. A. R.
Will Be Held at Spokane During the Visit Of
President Roosevelt.

SPOKANE, April 20. 1.-The dispute as
to the date for holding the Grand Army
encampment for Washington and Alas
ka has been settled. Commander b.
G, Bedell, who opposed holding the en-
campment nere at the time OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt's visit. has Withdrawn
hi, opposition after taking a vote OF
the council of administration. He is
in the city today and announces that
the encampnent will be held here May
q, p %.
The encampment of the Sons of Vet
Grams for Washington, Idaho, Montana
Utah and Alaska will be held here at
the same time.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23
Confessions of a Priest.

Rev. Jno. S. Cox of Wake, Ark writes
For II years | suffered from 1ellew
Jaundice. | consulted number of
physicians and tried all sorts OF meal
cines, but got no relief Then began
the use OF Electric Bitters and feel
that am now cured of a disease that
had me in its grasp for twelve years
If you want reliable meGlclne 1of
Liver and Kidney trouble, stomach
disorder or general debility, get Elec'
trio Bitters. It's guaranteed by harry
S. Elwoo1. Only SOC.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23
WILL CLOSE THEATRE
North Yakima City Council More Than Doub'
les License.

NORTH YAKIMA, April 20.--(Special. J
The city council passed an ordinance
tonight raising the theater license from
800 to $3.50 year. John Cort, owner
of the theater, has directed his mana
ger here that the theater would be
closed in consequence, after this season
and he will operate at Walla Walla in
stead. An ordinance raising bill post
ing license from $40 to $3.50 was also
passed.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23
DO YOU REMEMBER
READING IN THE STANDARD
Nineteen Years ago the News
Items Herein Reproduced
To Remind You
THAT TIME IS FLYING AND THAT THE
News Quoted Makes Good Reading for You
Children and Calls to Your Mind Many
Things Almost Forgotten?

"A suit for wages was brought on
Wednesday before Justice Craig by
Ben Russell against Charley Presley.
A jury was impanelled, who returned
verdict for Pressey. Russell sloped
to keep from paying costs. Sheriff
Goodwin was out all night trying to
catch him, but failed.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. NJ.
Bollman during last winter had one of
his great toes frozen. The doctor had
hopes of saving it, but on Wednesday
was compelled to cut Off a portion of
the toe. Moses stood the operation
like little man.
The residence of Charley Reed early
on Saturday. morning had IL narrow es-
cape from being totally destroyed by
fire. Thanks to the assistance of neigh
bors the fire was extinguished before it
had obtained full Roadway.
During this week the April showers
have fallen in abundance.
Among the new buildings now being
erected on Pearl street is neat cot
tage by q. b. Henton. The front will
be Tx "a, while an l. will be added of
l6X24. Back of this will be kitchen
10x20. The front facing the street will
have a squere finish, and is to be occu-
pied by Drs Henton & Newland as an
office.
Frank Forrest, the efficient cook at
"The Valley" will accept our thanks
for some ice cream. BY the way, Frank
knows how to get up good meal for a
hungry man.
A foot race took place on Saturday
afternoon between Jake Becker and
Mr.. CahOon. Ten dollors was the stalk c
run for. Jake won the race and took
the money.
The little girl of Mrs. Prater, West
Side, who recently broke one of her
limbs by falling from a wagon, we are
informed by DR.. Amen, is rapidly re-
covering.
The Bartholet Ferry, in the cap"
below Yakima, is now in lirst-class run
ming order A force of men have been
at work on the Mckee hill, aud ere
this no doubt the road over it has been
placed In good order.
hi IL 1T.1 ,c
town property to Judge Bull for the
Star brand of horses.
Mr.. wilkins, owning land at east
end of the valley, this week purchased
two span of mules from "Commodore"
Bandy, and having equipped himself
with plOws, etc, will, we learn, turn
over several hundred acres of new soil.
Mr.. Wilk MS has secured land in what
will yet be one of the most productive
portions of our county, and the courage
with which he faces natural obstacles
will enable him without doubt to over
ride the difficulties intervening be-
tween this time and the early period
of the fullest possible development of
the section referred to.
Among the new faces we have noticed
on our streets of late is that of Dr. Y.
J, Newland. of Portland, Oregon. The
Doctor will locate with us, having form
ed a CO partnership with DIR. II. Henton
in the practice of his profession. We
welcome him to our midst.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23
-sVs
Not Much Left.
passed.

The hay crop of 1902 is pretty well
cleaned up in Kittitas valley. s. I,
Packwood sold POO tons Friday for $40
per tom Martin Holm sold POO tons OF
mixed hay at $40 per ton. Kleinberg
Bros bought POO tons SATURDAY for
which they paid $50 per ton. The
farmers made no mistake in holding
their hay crop this year but it does not
pay to hold too long.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23
UNION IS INCORPORATED.
Yakima County Horticulturalists Unite In One
Body-A Large Warehouse

The Yakima County Horticultural
union was dissolved Monday and the
Yakima County Horticultural Union,
incorporated succeeds it. The incor
porated body was composed of 5 large
number of the union members who
joined themselves together and bought
large warehouse to do business.
Finding that two bodies, one incorpo-
rated the other unincorporated, would
conflict with each other in a business
way. it was deemed best to make the
change. Fred Thompson Of Parker
Bottom has been selected to look after
the business of Ryand e. Newton, who
will have charge of the unions bust
ness here during the season.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23
Benson Convicted of Manslaushter.

OLYMPIA, April 20.-(Special. J.
Christ Benson, who shot and killed his
taller, David Morrell, 10 an attempt to
escape from Thurston county jail on
March |, has been convicted of man
slaugter. The jury returned its YER
dict at $40 tonight.
The theory, it is presumed on which
the verdict was reached was that Ben
son, who first attacked Morrell with a
piece of lead pipe, had desisted from
the attack and was endeavoring to flee
when pursued and shot by the jailer
md was driven to protect himself b,
killing Morrell.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23
Our Line of Calling Cards.

We make a specially of fine printing
and,produce very fine calling cards at
Seattle prices. If you use cards, come
in and look over our stock. We guar
antee satisfaction on all work.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23
Carriage Owners, Attention.

Write me if your buggy needs new
top or trimmings, cushions. dash, cur
tans, or trimmings of any kind. A big
stock. Prices right. A. L. DARBY,
HIT North Yakima, Wash,
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23

The Yakima valley is practically
without hay. There are less than 100
tons are in the hands of the dealers in
this place and there is none for sale by
the grocers of the valley. The price
has jumped up to $50 ton for timothy
hay, and alfalfa cannot be had at any
figure. 1t is predicted that before the
harvest season comes round hay will
be worth $50 ton.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23
Fine Wedding Stationery

We have just received the finest line
over brought to this city. We use fine
.,,rt type and better work cannot be
,roduced anywhere. See our samples
.ofore giving your order elsewhere.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23

Take a look, take look, IT you
want any clear spring water lce' pc, Pee
Peter Michels. l19C'
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23

clutches and it will probably be several
weeks before he can walk without the
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23
AFTERNOON SPORTS.

Horse race, running mile, best two
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-23
GOLDMAN. Seattle.

vusu Sss anu sICk uCauaCuc.
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E1S clare for for public ownership of these

! zIil manonolies but merely for war on them,