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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20
OLD LEAP YEAR LAWS.
When WsmeR Proposed SIN CentuFAe
Ago the Man Had to Accept.

When Wemen Proposed SIN Centuries
Ago the Man Had to Accept.
In two countries, at least, and more
than 900 years ago laws were passed
which gave women the right of propos-
Ing marriage. These enactments went
even farther than this. They also stip-
ulated that If the man whose hand
they had sought should refuse he
should incur heavy fine.
A searcher among the ancient rec
ords Of Scotland discovered an act Of
the Scottish parliament. which was
passed In the year 1888, which runs as
follows:
at is statut and ordaint that during
the rein Of his maIst blissit Megeste. ilk
for the years knowne as Lepe Yeare.
Fix mayden ladye Of baithe hlghe and
lowe estaet shall hae llberte to bespoke
ye man she likes, albeit gif De refuses
ia talk hir to be his lawful wyfe, he
shall be mulcted In ye sum Of ane dun
dis or less, as his estalt may be, except
and avis gif he can make 1t appeare
that he is betrothit ane ither woman.
he then shall be free"
A year or two later a law almost
similar to the Scottish enactment was
passed In France and received the ap-
provcl Of the king 1t is also said that
before Columbus sailed on his famous
| vnvo oro 10 tho xyaot M a ~ n oIuttow TNr1vt.
lege was granted to the maidens Of
Genoa and Florence.
There is no record extant OF any
fines imposed under the conditions Of
this Scotch law and no trace Of stats
tics regarding the number Of spinsters
who took advantage Of IT or Of the sim.
ilar regulations in France, but the Gus
tom seems to have taken firm hold
upon the popular mind about that time
The next mention Of 1t is dated nearly
400 years later, and 1t is O curious little
treatise called Love, Courtship and
Matrimony," which was published ir
London in 1905. In this quaint wOrH
the privilege" Is thus alluded to:
"Albeit 1t now becomes part OF the
common law in regard to social rela
tons Of life that, as often as every
leap yeare doth return, the ladyes have
the sole privilege during the time i
continueth Of making love either By
wordes or lookes, no man will be en-
titled to benefit OF clergy who doth II
any wise treat her proposal with sligh
or contumely."
Up to within about century ago J
was one of the unwritten laws Of leaI
year that II man should decline I
proposal he should soften the disap
pointment which his answer woult
bring about by the presentation Of
silk dress to the unsuccessful suito
for his hand.
A curious leap year superstition 4
still to be met with In some parts o
New England, and that is that durinl
leap year the "beans grow on tn
wrong side of the pod"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Some men don't care how dull bust
ness is II 1t is equally bad with their
rivals.
About the third time some people
show you kindness you find they
want to sell you something.
Patience is that which you have to
have with others, but which no one is
called upon to have with you.
Society Is a good deal like our rich
kln-we are mighty nice to its face,
but make fun of 1t behind Its back.
Some people are like worthless
team Of horses-always have to be
helped when it comes to pulling a load
uphill.
There Is one way Of starting on the
pathway to get rich which is seldom
travelled these days-running a stort
and living over It.
It sometimes happens that defer
ence is shown man not in recogni
tion Of his greatness, but because ht
will be cranky of 1t isn't.-Atchisor
Globe
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20

Almost the last work that Sir Edwin
Landseer was engaged on was a life
sized picture Of Nell Gwynn passing
through an archway on white palfrey.
This picture. In which the horse alone
was finished. was bought by one Of the
Rothschild family and given to Sir
John Mlllais to complete. One morn.
ing a celebrated art critic called and
was much Impressed with this work
'''Ah, to be sureF' he said, going up
close and examining deerhound
which almost breathed, in the fore
ground Of the picture. How easily
one can recognize Landseer's dogs
Wonderful, isn't itT' "Yes, 1t is Won
derful," remarked Sir John. lighting an
other pipe. 81 finished painting that
dog yesterday and have done the whole
of it Dyself." That critic was sorry he
spoke.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20
They Had No Dinner.

The observation-disclosures Of certain
well known Scotch professor Is notori'
GUS. Not long ago he invited few Sc
lect friends to dine with him, and upon
their arrival, some short time before
the hour set apart for dinner, the pro
fessor suggested walk through the
conservatory and grounds until the
gong should sound the dinner hour
After spending a short time inspect
lug flowers, plants, ETC., host anC
guests came suddenly to small gate
at the end of the lawn. "Ah," said the
professor to his astonished guests, "as
suredly this will be much nearer way
home for you than going back to th'
front" And, all unconscious Of his In
yltation to dinner, he opened the gari
and bowed his guests ont
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20

The oily character Of the menhaden
is familiar. 1t is caught for It's oil,
which Is tried out In factories. Men
haden fishermen use purse nets, which
are tarred to preserve them. To keep
their har1s from sticking to the tarred
nets they rub on them q freshly caught
menhaden, handling 1t somewhat as
they would a cake OF soap. So oily is
the menhaden that the simple pressure
thus applied is enough to bring
through the scales oil sufficient for the
purpose.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20
England AAoat.

England's naval supremacy began In
1888 with the defeat of the renowned
Spanish armada. This feet consisted OF
1870 vessels, carrying $500 cannon and
10000 men, while the English navy
consisted Of but fifty vessels no bigger
than yachts and thirty of the queens
ships. When the conflict was over the
Spaniards had lost eighty ships and
10000 men. A medal struck to COM
memorate this great event had for Its
motto, HE sent out his arrows, and
he scattered them"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20

Hurricane" is the old Spanish name
for a West Indies cyclone, but It is
used by modern meteorologists to des-
ignate a long continued wind Of ex-
treme violence. In BeaumOnts scale
the different winds are classed a.
Eight" gentle" fresh" and strong
breezes. The next is a "stiff'' breeze,
then "strong" wind, and then we
strike the gales" The gales" run
through three or four classes, the last
merging into the hurricane"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20
Pain from q Burn Promptly Relieved
by Chamherlain's Pain Balm

A little child of Michal Strauss, of
Vernon, Conn, WAS recently in great
pain from burn on the hand, and as
cold applications only increased the in
fammation, Mr.. Strauss came to Mr.,
James N. Nichols, a local merchant,
for something to stop the pain. Mr.
Nichols says: ~ advised him to use
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and the first
application drew out the inflammation
and gave immediate relief. have used
this llnament myself and recommend ii
very often for cuts, burns, strains and
lame back, and have never known it tc
disappont." For sale by Keir & Cass,
druggists.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20
Chamberlsin's Cough Remrdy Acts u.
Natures Plan

The most tucces-ul medicines are
thn-e that aid nature. Chamberlain
Cough Remedy acts TN this plan. Take
i when you have cold and it will allay
the cough, relieve the lungs, aid eIpec-
torstion, opens the secretions and
aid nature in restoring the system to q
healthy condition. Thousands have
testified to it's superior excellence. II
counteracts any tendency Of a cold ia
result in pneumonia. Price 25e. Large
size, SOC. For sale by Keir 4 CAss.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20
Facts Worth Knowing d.

Our little daughter Gladys, suffered
for some time for causes unknown to
us until we had to keep her out Of
school. We finally took her to ouI
physician who recommended nerve
treatment of the eyes. So we took
her to DR.. W. F. Laraway and had
glasses fitted. Soon after she had one
slight attack and now we consider hel
perfectly well.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Crosby.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20
Pleasant Job.

"Oh, George, I'm 80 glad you've
come" exclaimed the sweet girl. "Fa-
ther is so excited and disturbed. Do 30
IN and calm him."
every WELL" replied Mr.. Lovett,
whats the matter with himT
"why-er-T just told him you want
ed to marry me."-Philadelphia Press.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20
An Ant RetOrt.

Fools sometimes ask questions that
wise men cannot answer" remarked
the professor in the course Of his lee
.ure.
"Then that explains why so many Of
is get plucked in our examinations"
said the filppant student-Home Notes.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20
A Mean Trick.

What do you do to make talk when
you call on a new girlT'
81 usually start by telling a joke"
"But the rest Of the evenhgl"
"That can be filed up In explaining
the joke."-LoulsvIlle Courier-JournaL
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20
Ironing Board.

| have just made up an assortment
OF these necessary articles, also have
the material to make them to order.
Experience has taught what kind give
the best service, also what to make
them of to prevent warping, checking
or extracting pitch.
Yours for anything in the scarpen-
ter ing line.
F. G. COE,
Opposite o. B. Hartley's Res.
Phona XII
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20
What a man can do Is his greatest
ornament, and he always consuits bis
dignity by doing it.-Carlyle.
N8tee.

Depositots in the Savings Depart
ment of the First National Bank are
requested to bring in t cir bank
books In order that interest may be
entered therein which is due Septem-
ber ]. Cashier First National Bank.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20

"Aren't you the man l gave q PIE 10
the other dayT
ayes, lady"
"What did you do with itT
81 gave 1t to my brother; he's strong
ar than II"-New York Press.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20

Foresee misfortunes that thou mayest
strive to prevent them, but whenever
they happen bear them with magma
nimity.-ZorOaster.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20

For sale by Emporium. Twenty acres
OH Methodist lane, four miles southwest
from Hood Ri,er, small house, some
land cleared. Only $4,000.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20

Not for your dealers sake, nor for
Benson's sake but fer your own sake
get some of Benson's Fancy new
potatoes. They win make you smile.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20
ReJuetion in FIour and Feed.

Special cash price on Flour and Feed
at warehouse. Bran sl4 per ton; shorts,
$16 per ton; flour, "a per barrel. D.
Mcdonald.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20
Natures Way Is Best.

The function Strengthening and tissue
huIldIn0 plan OF treating chronic, linger-
mo and obstinate cases OF disease as pur.
sued by DIR. Pierce, is following after
Natures plan of restoring health.
He uses natural remedies, that 10
extracts from native medicinal roots,
prepared by processes wrought out by
the expenditure of much time aud
money, without the use OF alcohol, and
by skillful combination In just the right
proportions.
Used as ingredients OF DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, Black Cherry
harry Oueen's root, Golden Seal root,
Bloodroot and Stone root, specially exert
their influence in cases OF lung, bronchial
and throat troubles, and this "DIsCov-
ERY is, therefore, sovereign remedy
for bronchitis, laryngitis, chronic coughs,
catarrh and kindred ailments.
The above native roots also have the
strongest possible endorsement from the
leading medical writer's, OF all the several
schools OF practice, for the cure not only
OF the diseases named above but also for
Indigestion, torpor of liver, or bilious
ness, obstinate constipation, kidney and
bladder troubles and catarrh, no matter
where located.
You don't have to take DR.. Pierce's
say-so alone as to this; what he claims
for his cDiscovery is backed up by the
writings OF the most eminent men in the
medical profession. A request by postal
card or letter, addressed TO DR.. r, V
Pierce, Buffalo, N. ", for little book
of extracts from eminent medical au-
| thorities endorsing the ingredients Of his
medicines, will bring little book fire,
| that is worthy OF your attention II
needing a good, safe, reliable remedy o.
knolen composition for the cure of almost
any old chronic, or lingering malady.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con
stipation. One little NPellet y is a gentl'
laxative, and two mild cathartlc.
The most valuable book for both meT
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20
Wanted

Position as farmer on strawberry farm.
Am well experienced and willing to work
Address T. J. Hammond, Box 98,
Springfield, Ore.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20

Mcclure Bros. make their own leaf
ard under their own brand.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1906-09-20

and women Is DIR. Plerce's
Common Sense Medical Ad.
wiser. A splendid l0O6-page
volume, with engravlngs
and colored plates. A copy,
paper-covered, will be sent
to anyone sending 81 cents
in one-cent stamps, TO pay
the cost Of mailing only, TO
DIR. X. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N.
Y. Cloth-bound, 81 stamps.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-09
WALDORF ASIOR TO
WE'D GIBSON GIRL
Son Of Former American Wins
Mamie Langhorne Shaw, a
Virginia Beauty.
Journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service
Richmond, Va, March "a cable
gram from Mrs. Mamie Langhorn
shaw in London, to her father a19sa,
Ghiswell, Dabney Langhorn OF Mira
f1 county II her
Of William Waldorf Astor. The en-
gagement has been Of seveal months
Standing and the marriage will take
place in April, at a day yet to De
named. Mrs. Shaw is % years old, and
has son by her first marriage, now
year younger than his fiancee.
Mamie Langhorne was the third OF
the four beautiful tanghorne sisters OF
Virginia, known as the "Gibson girls, -"
one of them marrying Charles. Dana
7 Gibson. The eldest sister now is AIRS.
Perkins of Richmond; the second be,
R"Rsr Ms sSlm R the shrd h fuS
is Mrs. Reginald Brooks of New York,
and the fifth still is unmarried. Mrs.
Langhorne, the mother, died suddenly
a year ago, and since then Mr.. Lang
horne has made Richmond his home
much Of the time. . 49,.
The Shaw Marriage.
TIE marriage of Mamie Langhorne
family fam t' of wealth ana distinction took
place at Mirador in 1897. But the
union did not turn out happily. Not
long after the birth of their only child,
Robert G.. Shaw III, the couple became
estranged and Mrs. Shaw returned to
her fathers house. Mr.. Shaw had in
herited much money and had no par
ticular occupation. He devoted large
part of his time to playing polo and to
tho aociatu of friends whom his wife
did not countenance.
After her return home application
was quietly made to the courts in Al
!: bemarle county for a divorce on the
ground of desertion, and a decree was
granted to her on Feb. 4, 1903, and
the custody of the child granted to the
mother. No mention of alimony was
made in the decree, but it is understood
that ample provision was made private
ly for the wife s support, for the Lang
horne family is not rich, according TIC
the New York and Boston standard OF
wealth.
Mrs. Shaw was in London when the
divorce was granted. Two days Later
Mr.. Shaw married a second time, hi
wife being Mrs: c. H. Converse, wild
ow Of Newton, Mass.
Her Success in London.
Dropping as much as possible Of he
former husbands name, the divorced
wife called herself Mrs. Mamie Lang
horne Shaw, and during the past, feV
years has spent great part of tn
time in London, where her social sue
cess has been great.
From reports from London, Mrs
John Jacob Astor has had much to do il
bringing about the match between he
nephew, Waldorf Astor, and her dea
friend, Mamie Langhorne Shaw. Til
two women were presented to court o.
the same day and together they visite
many aristocratic households. Anothe
warm friend of the charming Virgin
widow is the duchess of Roxburghe, fol
merly Miss May Goelet of New York
| At one time there were rumors of a
| enga cement between Mrs. Shaw an
| Robert Goelet, cousin of the duchess.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-09
SLEEP DESTROYER
The Old-Fashioned Coffee.

She suffered from nervousness by day
and sleeplessness by night. 49,
Cup to three years ago. writes q
young woman, i'FI was in the habit OF
drinking coffee freely~and did not real
ize that it was injuring/ my health till
I was suddenly made the victim of
nervous headaches so violent that I was
compelled to give up household activi-
ties and stay in bed much Of the time.
Then insomnia came upon me and the
wretchedness of sleepless nights was
added to the agony of painful days.
This lasted till a year ago, when l
was persuaded by a friend to give up
coffee entirely and use Postum Food
Coffee, The result was, in less than a
week began to feel the change for
the better, my nerves grew stronger
and I began to sleep little. Day by
day the improvement continued and in
q Short time I was restored to health.
NY headaches left me, the nervousness
passed away entirely, and enjoyed
rood, sound sleep every night.
sc This is what [ owe to Postum, and
I feel it but right to tell you of it. =
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
There a reason. Read the little
hook. The Road to w ellville. = in pkgs
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-09
MARCHl0NESS KILLED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Rome, March 9.-The marchioness of
Corsin, formerly Princess Barberini, was
killed last evening by the overturning
of an automobile in which she was rid
ing with her husband, King Victor En-
manuel 8 master of horse.
The marchioness, who was 62 years
old, was driving the automobile. While
crossing bridge in the suburbs the
marchioness turned out to give cart
safe roadway and ran the automobile
into the parapet with such violence that
it gave way and the automobile wa:
thrown into the ditch, fifteen feet be
low, turning completely over as it fell
The marquis and the chauffeur escaped
without scratch.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-09
DEATH BY INDIGESTION.
"a Long Train of Fatal Ills Is the Direct
Result of Undigested Food.

Undigested food, by fermenting,
forms a poison in the stomach, and this
IS absorbed in the blood. If this goes
on very long, and your heart happens
to be weak, you IL be found some morn
ing dead in bed, or you may fall back
half after dinner, and the doctor will
call it heart disease. Yes, that may
be the result, but not the cause. The
cause is indigestion. Indigestion Is a
simple, common word, but it has ter
rible import. ~,
And so you may get apoplte:xy and die
suddenly while you re standing.
of nndigested food will attack it and
you will get jaundice: If you have
weak kidneys, you will get Bright s
Disease or diabetes, from which there
is no rescue for any man.
It was learned physician who sad
that the progress of race depenoeo
upon the stomachs of its members.
And you have at some time In your
life eaten a heavy meal, or eaten IN q
hurry, and felt that "lump of lead
Immediately afterward. That lump OF
lead is a hard ball of undigested food
The stomach can't digest il. and finds
it hard to throw II out. And so II
sours, and it makes you sour and every
body sour who talks with you. It gives
you a bad breath and is building fol
you the road to dyspepsia and death
unless you stop it,
Stop it with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
lets. Just think, these little tablets
are every bit as powerful as the gas
trio Juice in your stomach. One gralI
will digest 5000 grains Of food. Ism 4
- this wonderful And it is true; JUS
try it, and prove it.
If you have any brash, gas on the
stomach, fermentation, burning, bloat,
feeling, indigestion, dyspepsia or heart
burn, Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will
make it disappear before it can do an.
harm to your heart or other organs.
They will invigorate the stomach, re
Heve the stomach of two-thirds Of it
work and give it a chance to rest. The,
will increase the flow of gastri
juice, and if you will ever "live' i
your lifetime, it will be after you hav
eaten a good, hearty meal and take
one Of these little tablets immediatel
afterward. You'll just feel fine.
Take Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets al
ter your next meal today and you wi
use them ever afterward. You will b
cheerful, vigorous and your mind wi
be clear; you III have snap, and vim an
add many day to your life.
You can get these wonderful littl
tablets at any druggists for SOC
package.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-09
TURKEY YIELDS TO
AMERICAN DEMANDS

Constantinople, March 9.-The porte
has yielded to the American demands
and has informed the American legation
that orders have been sent to Beirut to
admit duty free all consiggnments II for
the American schools in Syria. The
same note declares that the porte Is
ready to accord the same official recog
milton to American as to other schools
if a request to that effect is presented
to the proper department for each in
stitution separately. This is not salts
factory to the American legation, where
it is considered to indicate further at
tempt at representation as similar re
quests for the recognition of certain
schools presented to the ministry a yea
ago have not yet been granted. I'M
legation now proposes to apply. more
urgent pressure for the recognition O.
| the four most important educational es
| Establishments. -,..,.,..s ...
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-09
MISSIONARIES CALLED
TO SAFETY IN CHINA

Shanghai, March 9.-The Protestant
missionaries at Suichou, province OF
Kiangsi, have been escorted to Kiuki-
ang. The Catholic missionaries at Sui
chou refused to leave the place, and the
governor is sending another escort for
them.
The Chinese concerned in the recent
rioting at Nanchang, province Of X; H.
maintain that theys were justified in at,
lacking the Catholics, as the latter had
stabbed the magistrate.
Hongkong, March 9.-'Tbe friction
existing for some time between the
viceroy of Canton and the American
representatives there has given place
to more pleasant relations. which state
Of affairs has been signalized by an
exchange of courtesies. The viceroy
gave a banquet in honor Of Rear AID
miral Train March 6. while the vice
roy and a number of high ofcials at
tended reception at the American con
sulate March 7. This was the first
function for some months at which the
viceroys exchanged amenities with thu
| Americans.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-09
EDITORS IN FATAL FRAY
Louisiana Newspaper Man Shoots Al
other, Killing Him.

Shreveport, La, March 81. T.
stuckey, editor Of the Peoples De
mands, was shot and killed at Colfax
La, by A. M. Goodwin, editor of the
Colfax Chronicle. Back of the tragedy
was the publication Of an article by
Goodwin. The shooting occurred on the
depot platform. Goodwin fred three
shots, all of which took effect, killing
Stuckey almost instantly. IS
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-09
sCHWAB HAS RECOVERED
steel Magnate Sits Up Late, Playing
Cards In Private Car.

st. Louis, March 9.Charles NJ.
Schwab arrived at Z am. in his special
car, attached to the Chicago & Alton
train from Kansas City, and departed
on the Big -Four for New York at S:l7:
He could not be seen during ms 9, bret y e1
Mr.. Schwab had sat up very late play
ing cards with his friends and was
soundly sleeping when the train arrived
at the union station. ~ -