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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08

Stone forests are found in various
parts0of the world. In many cases
they are hardened by some peculiarly
Of the atmosphere and are found stand
ing just as they were when clothed
with green foliage thousands Of years
ago. The Little Colorado river, in Ari-
iona, has long been famous as a local
ity for such finds. At one place more
than 1900 cords of solid stone, tree
trunks, sections, limbs and logs, were
found by the government surveyors.
Most Of them were silicifled, many
seven to ten feet in diameter and from
twenty to eighty feet in height Cecil
ogists say that the petrified trees Of
the Little Colorado were once covered
with mari over 1000 feet in depth.
Some of the trees have been changed
to jasper and have assumed various
hues; others resemble opal, and T%hen
broken open the core is often found
lined with crystals of the most beau
tiful tints.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08

II have collected specimens Of crabs
In all parts Of the world, /" said a nat
uralist, shut shall never forget the
pleasure experienced IN securing &
monstrous specimen Of the Japanese
spider crab, the largest ever found
The combined length Of the feeding
arms of this monster was more than
twelve feet while the body portion
was about twenty inches across. When
alive, It weighed about seventy-fve
pounds. One Of the oldest things
about these creatures is their ability
70 assume disguise. This feat they
are able to perform owing to the fezi-
biiity OF their pinchers and to the
hooked hairs and spines with which
their numerous arms are studded. BY
means Of their plnchers they tear on
small fragments Of sponges and sea-
weeds. After first putting these 70
their months, which contain glutinous
saliva, they place them on the sur
face Of their limbs and bodies by
sticking them fast with q rubbing
movement By this method the crab
succeeds In completely changing its
appearances and rendering itself lKdIs-
dnguishable from the materials COM
mon to the bottom Of the sea. While
crawling along 1t seems as though
portion Of the ocean bed was in mo-
ton. SO close Is the resemblance"
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08

The wealth of many of the ancient
Romans was reckoned far into the
millions. Mark Antony during his
somewhat checkered career squander-
ed no less than S735, 100000, and IT,
berlus left at his death over eighteen
millions, which Caligula spent In less
than a year. Records show that this
spendthrift paid $4,000 for one sup
per. Horace tells as that Pegellus, a
singer. could in Eve days spend $40.-
coo, and Clodius on a small wager
swallowed a pearl worth nearly $40,-
coo. The estate Of Crassus was valued
at $S,400,0O0. LucuIlus dined at the
rate Of 5000 a meal for several weeks.
Lentulus was worth not less than six
teen millions, and APcus squandered
nearly Eve millions Of dollars in few
weeks.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08

One of the most Irritating of Amer
icanisms is the use of climb" for
Branch Limb for '1eg" has al
ways been accepted as an American
prudery, but what is the matter with
"branchT Careful Anglophile writer's
are beginning now to reintroduce this
latter word. but limb has hitherto
been the transatlantic word with all
authors. If it is also old English we
shall not mind so much. but is II? The
Joke of the verse is at least 1900 years
old. but how old is the English YER
sion?-LOndOn Chronicle.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08
PETE's STATISTICS.


was . slight Mistake That MS
Attention Was called 10.
'Esure you, lady" began Panhan-
ste as the farmers wife came to
Dor with a scowl on her face, II
no common tramp. I'm a gent au-
wot's writin' book Nv his travels
de world"
il bu don't look much like an au-
II she coldly replied.
B, ma'am, but I'm dressed up dis
80 as ter study de life, yer see.
ioin' q world tour ON a bet, an II
give me a little assistance I'll put
d de book"
That's the name Of the bookF
amt named yet. lady. I'm Jest
n some tnterestin' notes as 20 on
way, an den some day III set
an put 'em all tergether."
Ou fellows tell such tales" she
ciously remarked as she looked
bver.
ats wOt dey do, lady" he replied
took out pencil and paper and be-
to write. "Scuse me while put
dat a kind an beautiful lady,
ain' you, glib me some ideas fer me
an den invited me in an glib me
nest spread l had ON de hull trip.
purse OATS only fer de book, yer
y, an yer needn't gimme only four
I've turkey sandwiches an some
beef an a couple NV mince pies
p pitcher or two nv cider. got
interestin' notes here, lady. So
pa de trip I've had 362 pieces nv
IN pie, 1872 pieces of mince, 116
hev bit me, 262 kind ladies, In
ID yerself, hev''-
asn't 1t you who was here work
be book swindle about this time
pinter?" she interrupted him with.
q? No, ma'am. l wuz Jest startin'
e trip about dat time an biddin'
d gray haired mother goodby. All,
yer should hev seen de tears she
as she parted from her only son!
as l wuz sayin', de feed yer glib
gill"-
INST a minute. There's a little mis-
in your figures, think"
As-as ter how. lady?"
Why. as to the number of dogs that
bitten you. You said 116. didn't
h"
Eyes, lady"
Well" she said as she came out into
yard and started toward the barn.
want to change that, because
o will make the one hundred aud
nteenth. Here, Carlo! Here. Car
Carlo! Carlov'
BIT Panhandle Pete had leaped the
be at the very first call and was
a mile down the road before the
caught sight Of him.-A. B. Lewis
fudge.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08

For two centuries we have been cry.
ing "Eneorer' at the end OF a song.
where a Frenehman never says 1t, his
own equivalent for II strangely being
the Latin "BisF And "on the tapis''
appears In English fer more often than
in French, and misunderstood az that.
since it does not mean ION the carpet, {"
but on the tablecloth OF the council
table for discussion.-London ChrOni-
Gle.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08

Plaisantin offered in payment Of a
bin gold piece which had a suspi.
cious ring. "Here. you've given me
one Of those false coins that the eoun-
terfelters have just been arrested for
making" said the merchant. ''Impos-
sible. answered Plaisantin ut is dat
ed 1868. If it were false. surely it
would have been found out before
this '-Gaulois.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08

The Beggar-Please. sir. win You
kindly assist a poora man who has
three wives to support? The Pedes-
trian-Why, do~yOu mean to say you
are a bigamist7 The Beggar-oh. no.
SIR. Two Of them are the wives Of
my sons-in-law.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08

After all" said the philosopher, 1.-THE
al joy of a thing is in the anticipation
It."
Well" replied Henpeck, ''if there's
nay joy in matrimony that must be IT,"
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08

ranger lat Hayrick farm)-Boy.
you tell me where old Farmer
shack lives?
cy-He's dead.
tanger-Dead? Why, I've come all
way from Ameriky to visit him.
eg-He must have been expectin'
! guess.-London Tit-Bits.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08
Avoiding Trouble.

''Do you have any trouble with your
nitorf" asked Mrs. Flatleigh.
rob, no. Both my husband and be-
we in deYoting all our spare mo
ents to the pursuit OF pleasure
hicago Record Herald.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08

Professional Humorist - Wit should
never seem forced Now, never try
to be funny. His vis-a-vis-Oh, but
you should. Mr.. Woodshinel One new
eF knows what one can do till one tries.
Puck.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08

Il should like to break It of, but I
can't bear to give up this diamond
ring"
Then why don't You tell him sof
He told me he'd be willing to lose the
ring II he could get out Of the engage
ment"-s ketchy Bits.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08

'sBut this is so sudden. You had bet
tar give me a week to think ii OverF'
"veTy well. dear. And. perhaps, IT
would be as wei II I thought IL over
my self az the same timeF-Sketching
Bits.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08

suppose you have put something
or rainy dayT"
certainly" answered Mr.. Dustin
~. 'I have several millions put
~ II, gilt edged securities"
You must be looking for a deluge."
Washington Star.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08
would Keep Up with Him.

paughter-Just think. mamma. my
band wants to join the gymnastic
Iety to become strong.
Mother-0h, that will be of no great
avantage to him. During his absence
We will exercise tool Motto per
iaere.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08
she'd Change II.

eally. now" said Meekley, 81 think
ht to tell you that while my dis
on Is good enough at times it's
finiclxy. That's the worst Of it."
significantly remarked Miss
his fiancee. I'm make the best
Philadelphia Press.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08

Mother-Dear me. the baby has swat
lowed n piece Of worsted- Father
That's nothing to the yarns she'll have
TO swallow Il she lives to grow up.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08

A lady whose name was Miss Rock
was taught at school how TO cock.
The poor fellow she wed.
think, now IL dead
since Hiss Rock learned to cook by Tia
-Lsaiie's weekly.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08

Dickens II thought you said that
wood Gxas too green to burn?
Pieken-It was, but i insured It. let
DIE insurance lapse. and you ought u
have seen IL goi-Florida Times Union.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-08

Building character IL far moro lmpOE-
liant than building castles. -Tamarao
Timea
The Washington herald., 1907-05-22
RECEPTION FOR GRADUATES
Seniors of Martha Washington
Seminary Guests Of Honor.
Commencement Exercises VIII BE
Held Tomorrow Evening-Cer-
emonies at other schools.

Mr. and Mrs Z W. Thompson. of the
Martha Washington Seminary. gave "a
reception 20 the senior class ar the schoo,
last night All of the senior class. con-
slstlng OF Miss Mabel Towers, OF Mon
tana, president. Miss Anna Levy Of
Pennsylvania: Miss Beula Wukerson. Of
Texas. Miss Margaret Savage. Of Utah;
Miss Elizabeth Warbers, also Of Pennsyl-
vanIa, and Miss Velma Brockway. Of Ala
bama. were present Informal dancing
followed the reception.
The senior class also gave q dinner al
the New Willard Monday evening while an
outing at Great Falls IS planned FOR to-
day. Commencement exercises will be
held al 1914 Fourteenth street northwest
tomorrow evening 40 $50 O'Clock.
Rev Or. Merrill T. Gates on Monday
night delivered an address before the hos
ptal department Of the National Training
School for Missionaries and De8C0nesses
consisting Of the graduating class, num-
beriHg twenty-five. the officers Of the
hospital and a number of the former
graduates and undergraduates Mrs d..
b Street. president of Sir.eF Hospital
Guild. presented 20 Miss Clara o. VIII
lsms. the director OF the hospital and
superintendent Of nurses, a jeweied pin
from the doctors and nurses connected
with Sihley Hospital
The annual musicale of the school be-
gan last evening
Graduating exercises Of the Chevy Chase
Ladies School, Chevy Chase, Nd, We're
held Monday night At the conclusion OF
a musical and literary programme by
pupils OF the school DR.. s NJ Barker.
president Of the college awarded diplomas
% the following Miss Margaret Thurs
ton Caldwell. Tennessee; Miss Lillian L.
DehleT, Kentucky. Miss Elizabeth Rein
HendricksOn, New Jersey. Miss TEekla
Louise Hill New Jersey; Miss Isabel
NJ Kirk Ohio. Miss Alma f. Lewis.
Georgia, Miss Mary Marr McCandless,
Kentucky. Miss Clara Louise Peck. NIichi-
gan: Miss Henrietta Adelaide Peter. Ten
nessec, Miss Natalie Irving Rector. Mis-
sisslppi, Miss Lillian RueCkheim. Illinois.
Miss Elsa ". SchOitz Kentucky. Miss
Dorothy Cuthbert Thomas, Massa chusetts.
Miss Alice Beatrice Toy, Pennsylvania.
and Miss Efie c. Zabriskie, New Jersey.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-22
SAVES HERSELF And Child
Womans Wit Prevents Fatal Re.
suits from Runaway.
Mrs. james Roth Jumps from Path
Of Frightened Horse with
Baby IN Her Arms.

only unusual courage and quick-witted-
ness on the part Of Mrs James Roth. OF
81 street northwest, saved herself and
baby from being run over by fright
ened horse on Seventh street yesterday
afternoon. The animal was standing I'm
front Of 1915 Seventh street. when he
became frightened at the cars and.
plunging and rearing. dashed away.
The heavy vehicle to which the horse
was attached swung from sidewalk %
sidewalk, and threatened the lives Of a
number Of pedestrians before il was par
TALLY demolished by striking a fence near
the Central High School. This changed
the course of the animal. and he rushed
along the footpath, not veering i'm his
course as he neared Mrs. Roth. who
was wheeling her baby in a carriage.
In an instant he was almost on her.
and the witnesses sent up n cry Of alarm
The woman turned and saw the approach
ing animal. then instinctively rushed 10
take her child from the carriage but
seeing that there was no time. and that
both were directly in the way OF the
frightened beast. she threw herself 10 one
side. holding the baby in her arms.
The horse passed her safely. but the
buggy ran over her skirt. and tore il
into shreds. The child was bruised "A bit
about the face from the fall when the
mother jumped. but otherwise both were
unhurt. After recovering her composure
and receiving the plaudits Of the spocta-
tors, Mrs. Roth returned 20 her home.
The horse was owned by Isadore Freund
The Washington herald., 1907-05-22
TO INSPECT SHIPPING OFFICE
Secretary Straus Sends Special Com
mittee to New York

William l. SOleau, dishurS.ng clerk. Dr.
George ". Leadley, chief Of the division Of
appointments, and DIR. George G. Haven
ner, chief OF the division Of printing. IN
the Department Of Commerce and Labor.
leave for New York to-day. where they
will spend several days in an lnvestiea-
ton Of the office Of the shipping commits
sioner. as the personal representatives nf
Secretary Oscar s. Straus. They will also
investigate the Philadelphia and Balti-
more shipping Offices before returning to
Washington The shipping Offices on the
Pacific Coast are now being investigated
by Harrison Nesbit. Of the solicitors
office. and John J. s Rodgers. commits
sioner Of immigration al Philadelphia. An
agent Of the department will also in
vestigate the offices at Boston and
Gloucester.
In doing the great amount Of work that
the enlistment and discharge Of thousands
of seamen entail, each office has built I'D
a system In many respects quite its own.
II is believed some changes can be made
that will improve the service given the
cost To this end Secretary Straus has
detailed men from his department who
have distinguished themselves as workers
10 assist the shipping commissioners in
devising and putting into effect short.
inexpensive methods of doing the shipping
office work
The Washington herald., 1907-05-22
DIED.

FOLLIN-On Monday, May %. 1867. at a5s a. n
st his bruthers residence, Wisconsin srerus
LEWIS FOLLIN.
Funeral from his hr0theh's residence Wis-orsi,
avenue extended. WEDNESDAY MAY O. at2 p. m.
NERRYNiAN-On Tuesday. MAY g 1917. MINNIE
F., beloved wife Of Russell q Ner7man.
FunsrFl from the residence of her mother. -
street southeast THURSDAY May 3 thence 90 ST.
Peters Church. whore requiem mass viii 10 said
az a. m. for the reposs of her soul. Iu,enneut
ar Mount OlivCt Cemetery
NEWNAN-Su suddenly on MONDAY Nav q 10Y a.
a. m. ARTHUR e. NEWMAN. ST.. II ITs
Twenty-saventh street northwest
Funeral services at Nineteenth Street R7ptfst
Church Wednesday. May p az . u m.
RTANHARD-Ou Monday Nav 90 1877. at her resi-.
dence in HyauSyiile. Nd, Mrs JULIA RIAK-
HARD ,nee Duyau
Requiem mass az 80 q. N. "Wednesday. MAY o.
az s.. JerCme's Church Hysttsrills Interuert
private Cincinnati New Yurk. and Phfisdel-
phia papers please cOpy.l
SHIPLEY-On Tuesday, Mas y, 1907. AZ "a. n. az
her home BladenshUrg, Nd, VIRGINIA HAR.
Ian beloTed wife Of Rev Francis H. Shiplsy
lntemCnt az Rock Greek Cemetery THURSDAY AaT
q, at l ?. m. Baltimore and Slunton Va. pa
rerS please c0py.i
THOMAS-On Monday. Nav %. 1877. AZ SIS D. nl..
at the residence Of her son Richard Thomas. I9i
New Jersey avenue northwest MARY A.
THOMAS. wife Of the late Capt. Richard
Thomas Of Frederick County, Nd .Bshim1rs
and Frederick papers please copyl
WORNiL EY--On Tuesday. MAY q. 1877. ar lBa0 a.
m, at the residence of his sister Mrs. Julia Nc
Adoo, i05 L street northwest, ASHBURTON :.
son of w. H. A. Womley, in the thirty fourth
year Of his age
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-22
ARRESTED FOR DISCRETION.
Edward Dement, Is Held by Mary
land Authorities

Edward Dement,, who has been living
lust across the Maryland border because
he does not wish TO support his wife
and five children. was arrested yester-
day afternoon by Sheriff Vincent. Of
Hyattsville. Dement, has been wanted
by the local police for three months.
but as ne lived outside Of their iurisdic-
tion. he has hitherto escaped. The
Maryland sheriff. hearing Of the power
ty-stricken circumstances Of his family.
arrested him and notified the police that
If they could procure requisitiOn papers
the man would be brought to Washing
ton
This the police are endeavoring to
do. and Detective Grant viii leave this
morning for Baltimore, where he will
appear before the United States com
missioner Dement, is painter by
trade, and it is said has had several
good-paying positions offered him. but
he refused each time, preferring TO
make a bare living by land agent work
in Maryland
The Washington herald., 1907-05-22
CANNOT SUMMONS GARLAND.
Diplomat May Only BE Requested to
Appear Against Edwards.

Assistant District Attorney Ralph Civ
en-, who is detailed to the United states
branch Of the Police Court held a con-
ference with District Attorney Baker YES
terday with reference to the procedure in
the case Of Col Charles A. Edwards. who
is alleged to have stabbed Senior Ale
jandro Garland. an attache Of the Peru
Wan Legation
No subpoena has been served on the
young diplomat TO appear as a witness.
and it is stated at the district attorneys
office that. so far as known. he is not dis
inclined TO appear. The same immunity
from arrest of a diplomat appears to ap-
ply to them as witnesses, the government
seriously doubling its ability to compel
Garland's attendance. The proper pro-
cedure In such a case, it is stated. will be
for the district attorney 10 apply 10 the
State Department to request the head OF
the Peruvian Legation TO instruct his
subordinate 70 appear, and this course
may be followed in the event of further
steps being taken in the case.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-22
NEW SUBURB IS OPENED.
Hollywood Hill, Just North of Ber-
Uyn, Has Many Attractions,

Hollywood on the Hill. a new sub
division, covers tract Of nearly 9r0 acras
large enough &c make a city within f.
self. Il is on the hill north Of Berwvn
joins Daniels Park. and lies between the
Washington and Baltimore boulevard and
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The
City and Suburban electric line runs
through its center. II has an elevation
Of l65 feet on the boulevard and $50 feet
on the electric railroad The drainage is
perfect, a beautiful swift-running stream
fed by springs, passing through the
property. Here are found pine. giant oak.
tulip. thousands Of holly. maple. chest
nut, beech, magnolia, and dozens Of other
native trees. One may select q spot for
a home nearly 210 feet above Washington
where you can have a beautiful view for
miles IN every direction. or If YOUR taste
prefers a home among the singing pines
you can find spot just to your liking
here
Ihere may be equally as beautiful n
tract within the same distance Of Wash
ington, but there are few more beautiful
or with more attractions for one wishing
70 get close 90 nature.
Hollywood is firty-five minutes ride from
the Treasury building, the electric cars
running through this property. It IS fifteen
minutes walk from the Baltimore and
Ohio Station, on which line there are ten
or dozen trains daily. 1t is five miles
70 the District line by the Washington
and' Baltimore boulevard, which is now
being constructed. and which will be the
nnest speedway in Maryland. 4 contract
has already been let for building the
boulevard through this property. There
are number Of springs, and wells have
already been dug, establishing the fact
tnat there is an abundant supply of
water OF the purest and best quality.
Streets are laid out on broad and gener-
Gus lines; those running east and west.
from the Washington and Baltimore
boulevard TO the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road. are nearly a mile in length. Those
running north and south, parallel to the
boulevard and electric railroad are about
a half mile long, and every one straight
through the property.
For the economical and prudent buyer,
seeking small investment where the pros
poets are good for rapid growth and sure
increase in values. lots in Hollywood
present a strong appeal.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-22
May TRY PHILIP SOON
MacabOy'S Slayer to Appear
at Present Grand Jury.
TRIAL NEXT MONTH OR JULY
Attorney for the Dead Mans Family
Confirms the Report that the Club
sand Dollars Damages Growing
Out of the Death of the Cabman.

II is altogether likely that the trial OF
CASTOR p. Philip for the shooting of
Frank Macaboy, the cabman, will take
place before this term Of court adjourns.
the latter part Of June or early In July.
Assistant District Attorney Ralph Given
yesterday said the case will be presented
TO tho grand jury at its present term.
Mr.. Given yesterday summoned to the
District Attorneys Office and took the
statements Of Detective Frank Helan,
Sergeant Evans, Of the Third precinct.
James o. Brest and John A. Heath. clerks
at the Arlington; William A. Grissett. the
elevator conductor AZ the hotel. all Of
whom testified at the inquest Monday
He also summoned and took the state
ments Of William Carroll. the bartender
AT Hagerty's Tavern; E ". Opdike. the
chauffeur in charge Of the automobile
which Philip and Macsboy engaged the
night before the tragedy, and which took
them 10 the hotel shortly before the
shooting. and Charles C. Bryan. another
chauffeur whose automobile Philip had
hired on previous occasions.
Damage suit Threatened,
Campbell Darlington. who has been
retained by the family Of Frank Mac
aboy TO look after the estate Of the
dead man, verified the report last night
that suit would be Instituted to re-
cover damages from CASTOR Philip. who
shot the cabman.
Macaboy was the main support Of his
family. as his father. man in ad-
ysnced years, is unable 20 earn much.
His mother and sisters claim that in
the death OF the son and brother they
have suffered great pecuniary loss.
and Will ask Philip 10 recompense them.
Mr. Campbell Darlington made the fol-
lowing statement last night when
asked concerning the case.
Il have been retained as the attorney
OF the Macaboys 70 look after their in
tercsts. and at the right time and In
the proper manner viii do what con-
slider my duty The damages under the
District law In a civil case Of this char
a0tcr are limited to Slo aAH. and the civil
suit is separate and distinct from the
criminal proceedings