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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-08-21

1t is noticed that several Tulsans are prominent can
didates in te Oklahomans beauty contest For par.
tieulars, interview Judge Butterworh, Judge Abbott.
ct al.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-08-21

Well, wouldn't it be terrible if Byan's ship should
happen to be day or two laei
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-08-21

Apparently the Mohawk Chief has got enough, since
he hasn't "ypped" for three days now.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-08-21

Many Q young mar with q 5000
education has been ElAd b ssospt .
lob at 81 q usak
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-08-21

OF all the paint I ever saw. ! never
saw a paint that painted like this
paint paints.-Tulsa Decorating Co.
has IL.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-08-21

When in need Of . RELIABLY
UNDERTAKEN, phone, day sS,
night 1Sl-600. T]oi
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-12-28
DIsPosINo OF OLD GUNS.
Government Has Large Number al
Coast Forts That Are in
the Way.

"a difficult problem to solve,o
said an ordnance officer the other
day, relates the Washington Post,
sis the disposing of the obsolete
guns which are now occupying
places at many of the fortifca-
lions along the sea coast. At the
time these big guns we're made
tley were of the latest pattern,
and it was supposed that they
would last for a great many years
and be always formidable to the
ships of any foe that attempted
to enter our harbors. Then there
came period Of intense activity
in the matter of building protect
edcruisers, and it was found neces
sary to meet naval developments
by improvements in guns. Con
sequently the inventive genius Of
the United States and foreign
countries went to work, and the
result has been the development
of such guns as to render the old
ones absolutely useless for any
purpose whatever. The new guns
are almost mechanically perfect,
and are so much superior that it
would be useless to attempt to do
anything in the way if using the
older pattern guns. The result is
that the government has got, at
the different forts along the coast.
large number of these old guns,
and it really does not know what
to do with them. It's impossible
to dispose Of them in any other
way than to stack them up outside
of the forts, or throw them into
the sea. No foreign nation would
buy them because they are not
worth moving. They cannot be
used anywhere in the United
States. AS to making junk Of
them, the cost of breaking them
up would be more than the iron is
worth after it was broken. IT.
would be utterly impossible to
melt them up in their present
state, as pieces Of iron or steel do
not melt readily when in such i'm
mense blocks. These guns might
be dumped into the sea at some
convenient point, or stacked up in
the sand, but in some way the ord
nance bcreau must get rid of them
and take them out Of the way of
the forts, as they occupy space
that is wanted for other pur
poses."
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-12-28
Warrant Call.

On presentation at my Office in Silver
City, Idaho, will pay the following
warrants drawn on the current expense
fund of Owyhee County, Idaho, issued
January 10Th, 1906, to-wit.
Nos. 2ll, 2lO and AL.
Also the following warrants drawn on
The current expense fund 1906 of said
county aud issued April 18th, 1906 t.
wit:
Nos. u, 40, AZ, Al, 46, 50, SS, IS, 80, q,
Z, 8, 6s, 8, 5, 4, IS and II.
Interest on all the above warrants
ceases December Oath, 1906
MINNIE WESTON, Treasurer.
Dated December l4th, '06.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-12-28
Cost of an Earthquake.

The annual loss of life in the
world occasioned by earthquake
is, on the average, $500. This
number is fairly in accordance
with the numbers lost during the
last twelve months. On October
8, 1891, Japan lost $500 OF her
people, ordouble thenumber lost
in her war with china. The
wounded numbered 1894.
With a single earthquake in 1896
the loss of life in the same coun-
try approached 10000.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-12-28

The politician is my shepherd; l
shall not want for any good thing
during election time. He leadeth
me into the saloon and buyeth me
distilled waters for my votes sake;
he 6lleth my pockets with cigars;
my cup Of beer runeth over.
He enquireth after my family,
even unto the third and fourth
generation. Yea, tho | walk thru
the mud and rain and yell myself
exceedingly hoarse, yet the forty
rod and thy cigars, they comfort
me. Thou preparest free lunch
before me, in the presence of thine
enemies. Thou filleth my ears with
soft words and promises that thy
goodness and mercy shall follow
me all the days of my life.
When he is elected, straightway
he forgetteth me. Altho l meet
him at his own home. he knoweth
me not; surely the wool hath been
pulled over my eyes all the days
of my life and l shall dwell in the
house of a chump forever.-Ex.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-12-28
GRAND BALL AT REYNOLDS

There will be Grand Ball in Odd
Fellows Hall, Reynolds, Idaho, under
the auspices Of Reynolds Lodge No. 90,
!. Q. Q. F., on Friday evening, January
4ih, 1907. Music will be furnished by
Prof. Il. p Cox's orchestra and refresh
ments served at Harrison's. A good
time assured all who attend Don't
forget the date, January 4th, 1907.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-12-28

Ii we turn to the loss of prop
erty after the earthquake OF 1891,
$50, 100000 was required for the
restoration Of railways, roads,
bridges and other public works.
In addition to this, 1913, $50
houses, together with factories,
temples and other buildings, had
to be restored.
In 1897, after a disastrous
earthquake III Assam, the chief
commissioner OF that country re-
ported to the secretary OF the
government of India that their
own resources had been exhaust
ed and, with the object OF restor-
ing various public works, a grant
from the imperial revenues would
be required to assist his admin
stration. The total damage oc-
casioned, much OF which had to
be met by shareholders in rail
ways, tea factories end other in
dustries, was roughly estimated
at $50, 100000. Speaking gen
orally, a large earthquake in a
populated country often results
in damage to the extent ofsever-
al millions.
Ii it is asked whether these ex-
penditures can be reduced the
answer is distinctively in the al
frmative.
One Of the outcomes OF modern
seismology has been to devise
instruments whichmeasure earth
quake motion. From a know
ledge Of the actual nature of
these instruments new rules and
formulate for the use Of engineers
and builders have been estab-
lished.
In Japan and other countries
these have been extensively APP
piled in the construction Of piers
for bridges, tall chimneys, walls,
ordinary dwellings,, embank-
ments, reservoirs, etc. Inasmuch
as the new types OF structures
have withstood violent earth
shakings, while ordinary types
in the neighborhood have failed,
it can be confidently stated that
much has already been accom-
plished to minimize the loss of
life.-London Mail.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-12-28
Investing the Surplus Abroad.

Until within a few years the
whole Of the surplus earnings of
the United States was invested at
home There were thousands Of
enterprises for the development Of
agriculture, manufactures and
transportation that were more at
tractive than foreign underta kings.
There are such opportunities still;
but the wealth Of the country has
increased SO greatly that the indus
tries are seeking foreign markets,
and capitalists are searching the
world over for the most profitable
places to invest their surplus.
The other day a company in
which Americans are largely inter
ested secured a concession for de-
veloping two and a half million
acres of the Congo region. The
company secures the rights to the
india-rubber trade of the district,
and mining and railroad rights as
well.
That there are other fields the
development Of which will benefit
the whole country as well as the
immediate investors, the Secretary
Of State indicated in his recent adj
dress at Kansas City on South
American opportunities. The trade
of the United States with South
America is insignificant in com
parison with South American trade
with Europe.
The easiest way to get from New
York to Buenos Aires is by way of
Liverpool, which involves two cross
ings Of the ocean. Secretary Root
said, what is evident to every one,
that there ought to be more steam
ship lines between North and South
America, and that they should be
owned by citizens of the United
States. Some new lines have late
ly been opened, or are about to be
opened, between Brazil and New
York; between Peru and Panama,
with the intention Of extending to
New York; and between Argentina
and Europe. But they are enter
prises of foreign and not American
capital.
Mr.. Root suggested that if the
government should supsidize ships
new lines would be opened. There
is no doubt of this; but there are
many persons who object to sub
sides, and think that the protective
tariff is responsible for the decline
of American shipping. Whatever
the cause may be, it is important
that it be removed. Then the
American flag will fly at the mast
head Of ships carrying the products
of American farms and factories to
the people who need them, and the
American surplus will find use at
home in developing industries for
foreign market.-Youth's Com
panion.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-12-28

Roweit has just received a very large
consignment and a fine assortment of
beautiful hand-painted chinaware-real
Oriental work, done in Nippon, China.
Don't overlook looking it over before
selecting holiday presents.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-08-02
The Cutting of Canoes.
INvo, A. |- U&-f,-


ameo are cut from the stones onyx
me ~sardonyX, which are said to be so
plentiful on the Uruguay river in Bra
iii that ships often carry them away
as ballast. Nevertheless, perfect pieces
of large size .re costly. A piece suit
able for a large portal costs about SIS.
This stone is preferred for canoes be-
cause of its hardness and durability
and is suitable for such work OWN. to
the fact that it comes in layers of con-
Trusting color as black and white,
black and cream or red and white.
When the cut figure is sunk into the
stone instead of being raised the cut
ting is called an intaglio.
The cost of these gems is due to the
time and skill required in the work.
Formerly a SINAI gem might occup
ar artist for a year or more. but with
modern appliances the work can be
done more rapidly. Still the ancient
work bears the palm Cor artistic excel
lence.
The cutting is now done by holding
the stone against a revolving drill,
whose steel face is covered with dia-
mond dust. No steel is hard enough to
cut the stone. The utmost patience ard
caution and delicate handling are re-
CURED. as the slightest slip may spoil
the work.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-08-02

Argentina and also in Egypt and Rus
wheat is freed from its husks by
t~hreshing machines. Blu in India and
throughout the east generally the prim-
tive bibl!ca, method still prevails of
treading out the grain under the feet
of ken on n h~ard-baked patch of soil
in the open fields. Necessarily, there
fore, a certain admixture of field earth
finds it's way to the shipping ports
along with the wheat. This condition
of things is recognized by the milling
cent. for dirt" is an established rule
for purchases of Indian wheat in Eu
rope. Blu all tho wheat shipped from
Bombay n karachi. the two chief
western ports of India, by no mean
contains so heavy a percentage of
mother earth Hence an extraordi-
nary practice has come into vogue
The wheat arriving at the ware
houses for shipment is first cleaned by
machinery, and is thereafter run
through II second machine that mikes
and loan. thereby bringing 1t to the
95 per cent. purity standard on which
the payment by weight to Europe is
based. In other words. SO long as he
,miilers deduct 5 per cent. for dirt"
just so long will they get the dirt. Thus
for every twenty tons of wheat carried
all the way from India to Europe,
freight is actually paid on one ton of
soil. The obvious remedy is to abol-
ish the fixed deduction for dirt" and
pay for each shipment according to
it's purity as ascertained by actual
sampling. This '-ould promptly result
In only clean wheat being shipped from
India as from the other great wheat
growing lands
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-08-02
Real Bushes. Spirit.

AS n partner said DIR. r.. A. Torrey in
New York. this man reminded me Of one
of the lady managers at a fashionable
bazaar. He did very well himself; not
quite SO we'll for the firm.
He was II good deal like that lady man.
ager. She. the day before the bazaar
opened. was engaged. along with another
m In putting the prices on the goods.
In due course the busy pair came to q
superb oriental rug.
"A Khazak rug said one lady. ON
the ticket the cost price Is put at SIPS.
What shall We mark 1t to be sold at?'
"'Ch. what n beauty cried the other.
'I've been wanting one for my library for
the longest time. Just mark 1t $50, and I'll
buy 1t myself
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-08-02

whom he had netcr se en-cne, indeed,
whom ir neter wished % see2
Ihc recurrence II this fact to Bis
mind stlnulatel han afreeh. Dnc1n-
scioN IS his ssi~auatnies. stirred thus by
u reai zatien ~ ila own trials along
tne stne line. lti1alel into lncrcasti-.
warmth over che Imaginary troubles Of
the fair maid before nln.
Npt until t9e readiug was finished
aid the inscrltable look cave her face.
lnen' ~ barHcr's amazencnt indeed.
II" RS nnt9lns she liashed upon MIN y
sudden 5e~ilderin@ sulile as she said
AnpuislNelN: 1t is Monderfuli DO
You mean 70 say that you actually sax"
AN '8it "a my handf WHY, It's the OK
aet trHth, prpiesspr-"Ner4 word
Hif4t inlflnuElnS nc1hcreltIN ac-
'onli'ntel nor 10 the door, where the
slshi ~ Professor franAlin, ~hastening
toward the tent, caused nini 70 bid Inc
yNllS woman II preciiHiate Sp"d day
ffAnialn accepted ine "Nplanatlons
~ s7"d Naluifr gratitude. thinklns
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-08-02

tcopyrisht. 1902, by W. Il. Bearst)
"''e' i'id Sou ever before see such
M assorted lot OF humanity? Here's
your chance. Barker. to study the
genus homo"
tiercc had Strengthened up from his
1ouhsfng attitude and Mas gazing with
sIo"ihs curiosity upon the motley
C""u OF eXcursiouists streaming past
ne motel. Barker, following his co.
ss.nA..rp,e, exhibited an interest combiu-
my curiosity and compassion.
foor souls lie inuttered. lis ~
lra ie'ter day IN their humdrum exist
ehce. fitiful, isn't it. ana amazing. too.
now little sufHces-"
on Barker, there's plenty Of
uIhe afterwards for moralizing. Wen
uSc our eyes now and our reflective
faculties later"
From their position on the hotel
steps Doth young men had am excellent
view OF the panorama below ana be
yond-Lake Michigan. flashing blue
H.'eii IN the sun the beach, clean and
white by contrast. dotted with amuse-
fneht booths and payiiions ana the dock
NShcrt the biz steamer, just landed,
coHtinued to unload Itself oil pleasure
seekers.
AS TIE latter climbed the rather steep
ascent u the own ana proceeded 10
scatter tn. 1ugh the streets TO their va
iious diversions. they encountered the
interested gaX Of Chose resorters and
1''i'i'iltS VINO l:NurllNlN found pleas
ore IN watching TIT arrival of excursion
boats and trains.
An exclamation fror. Pierce startled
Iarkcr In the midst o. his observa-
tons.
II say, look at The crowd a~ound the
professors tent. He's doing a rushing
business today"
Barker looked and saw that the palm
ISIS quarters near by We're alreao..'
taken possession OF by waiting groups.
easer to have their hands read.
a closer scrutiny showed d%isappoint-
ment plainly written on the faces of
the waiting ones. Some We're turning
away. while others held wondering con-
6ultation.
Perhaps the professor isn't in." sug-
gested Barker.
Sudden remembrance flashed upon
Fierce. by George | should say not,
That picnic party hasn't returned yet,
has 1t? Well, then. goodby to the pro-
lessons trade for this afternoon. The
folks would insist on taking him
promised to bring him back in time
and behold the result"
wonder what happened to delay
them so long,"
Anything ca happen to a party
bound for Higlnan park. The question
Is. what's to be dore? It's too bad the
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-08-02
Trial bv Ordeal.
FIR nm .he NowyorL Tr,h,n

TT Jm the Now YOrk Tribune.
In the sinai peninsula trial by ordeal
Is still practiced. Lord Cromer in his
recent report on Egypt gives an ac-
count of the system. In all criminal
cases where no witnesses are forthcom-
ing. the judge. Eel M~abashaa," tests
the suspected person by fire, by water
or by dream. In the first the judge
places an iron pan in the fire until. il
Is red hot. and gives It to the accused
to touch three times with his tongue
II marks OF burning are shown on the
tongue the accused Is pronounced
guilty. The theory. apparently. is that
IL he Is not guilty the moisture on the
tongue prevents is from being burned;
II guilty his tongue would dry up from
fear of being discovered.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-08-02

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come the 4.fi whose work k,efs her
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er.sls of rhe Tired feeling thnt tie
patient medicine pamphlets speak %. 1t
docs not exist merely in the imasina-
ton. either. Ii is .n actgri physical
f3rt and it Indicates that the much
ondlrinq ann machine IS .uccumb-
ing 1. constant Malr and tear; iAat
Tho monotouy OF work has put its mark
ON body ana brain and nerves. and
tnat. by-rh@-by. if Natures warning
remains unnceded, everything will 80
win Il crash.
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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-08-02

poor chap must miss ali those quarters
Hnd half dollars Wish we could help
Aim out" Pierce paused. frightened
..n a twinkling and slapped his friend
heartily on the back.
II have It," he finished jubilantly.
-NOw's your chance to revive your past
knowledge of palm reading-didn't l
:ell you 1t would some day serve its
purpose"
The suggestion was rich in possibili-
HES o fur and diversion.
And your" queried Barker.
~? What We're my stentorian lungs
ryiven ME for? I'll be spieler. of course"
So 1t happened that the discounted
crowd about the tent were made happy
oy the sudden appearance of the sup
posed professor and his assistants.
This way ladies II gentlemen.
This way for the wonderful. great and
only hnnd readings of the world famed
Professor Franklin. Com Income in.
Don't miss this marvellous opportunity
tits the chance of a lifetime. This
way, this way!"
Thus cried Pierce. stationed outside
In tent. while Barker within, puck
cred his brows. looked wise and prophe-
sled marriages.. fortunes and jour-
neys abroad with the ease and assur-
Rnce of a professional.
The a once began. was amazingly
easy. Barker found himself wondering
Mt the astonishing credulity Of the hu-
man mind.
En his confidence was destined to
receive Il severe blow.
There entered h tent a wom-
an 30 supremely different from the
~Eredulous country maidens whose for
tunes he had toll so glibly that he
stood for the first instant abashed and
at q loss.
~Well?" she Intercepted coolly. ms
Barker continued to hold her hand In
trnnh1Qd silencc.
She had beautiful. impenetrable eyes
and u disdainful smile. Something In
the smile save Barker his cue.
You are not happy" he hazarded
quite dissatisfied ut present. The ac-
tiOnS OF some other person are respon-
oible for your distress"
This shot, certainly, could not hi
very wide of the mark.
He stole a swift glance at her face
for confederation OF this guess. The
other victims had each given some en-
couraging sign. either a nod or smile OF
4 tell-tale blush. But this maiden wa
0ggravatingly serene.
Graphing with his oozing courage
he made another reckless plunge.
Some one is trying to cOerce you
1ntO a-into an AFFAIR." love affair. LEI
IN say. Your father or mother-per.
maps both parents-have set theil
hearts upon our marriage with-ah-
er-with n young man whom they fa.
v0r on cou of old family ties"
Barker paused. grooming inwardly
I'm up against 1t this time. sure, giv.
ing her that old time. worn out spiel
But there's no help for it now. so here
g0es!"
Truly, II was a h~ackneycd theme. blu
~ he continued to elaborate upon Il
tho story did not sound so stale. after
Ill. Such things, he reflected. were
certainly happening every day in rea
llle. Did he not himself figure in JUS
such an eAperenle? Had not his pa
gnntx chosen for him a young woman
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-08-02

ding about brooling over ycur ill
health
Presently al the women he attended
Wee 1Adustriousiy making PINK silk
roses on linen c-enterpieces. That struck
nlln as being the triumph of embroid-
cry. Then some of them began to in
cure INTO the doctors reasons for aG-
Nlslng embroidery. "Crochet is twice
as easy" said they. and not half as
'atlgulhg.' 1t was discovered that the
DOCTOR mad just married u charming
young thing who did the lovel;es; em-
broidery Imaginable. and that pink
roses on centerpieccs were lier spe-
cialty.
III the nan of science can be tangled
IN Il skeln of silk or Il strand OF crochet
worsted. men of all sorts become en-
'hralled by the girl who can sang toni
ca songs in u sympathetic manner.
iicli' hearts are instantly relieved Of
'are ans they begin to fancy now Jolly
ne would he ut the side of a charming
slri VINO cou.d sing Il coon song whose
ISht would disi'el The blues from the
most empurrled ir0rtal.
Not one ms n in ten Thousand is proof
against the destinations OF the girl who
can play such Music as he can UNDER
stand ana enjoy. E~en the man who
can does understand the Y. 'umphs
Oh great composers rendered ~ u
sympathetic hand, likes to boar ~siniT.le
melodies played by some girl Who en-.
ters into the spirit of them. He HES To
rest mind and body and let his spirit
soar upon the wings of music into d.
world of sentiment and sweet sound.
me girl who is artistic has the least
chance of charming her men friends;
but few of them fail to enjoy her pic
lures and her little ornamental knick-
knacks-proyided she does not give
them the latter-and they think her
wonderfully clever.
The girl who entertains well, how
ever, If she is really sympathetic in
spirit, captivates all hearts. Every man
loves TO be entertained. and the woman
VINO understands how to do this with
the least apparent effort is quite as
popular as the singer and she who can
discourse divinely upon Instruments
both keyed and stringed.