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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14

Governor Steunenberg of Idaho. was
secretary treasurer of the Western
Federation of Miners. and was In Den
yer. Col, at the time December 80,
1861 that Steunenberg was blown to
pieces by bomb that had been placed
at the gate of his home in Caldwell. a
suburb of Boise. Haywood is reputed
TO have been the virtual head OF the
miners organization. That he was
the brains of the association seems to
be indisputable; and the enemies OF
Haywood declare that Charles II. Moy-
er, president of the Western Fedora
ton of Miners, was but a figurehead
In the conduct of affairs. Haywood
has long been known as an energetic
official and a man of radical views. In
recent years he has been Socialist
In politics, and In 1904 openly avowed
that the Western Federation Of Miners
stood for Socialism and was working
for the triumph OF that doctrine. Last
autumn, though prisoner in Idaho
he was the nominee of the Socialist
party for governor of Colorado.
Frank Steunenberg was remarka
ole man, mentally and physically
man of great force Of character anc
courage. He stood seven feet in his
stockings and was built in proportion
Born In Iowa in 1861, he spent his boy
hood in that state. and in 1887 he wen
TO Idaho, then territory, where Will
his brother he started newspaper
Hn fontr - r.nIiffra uaftsrailv and wal
chosen a member of the convention
that framed the Idaho state conaitu
ttoR. He was next elected to the legtF
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
GOOD Jokes
DON'T YOU MIND.

Trouble don't you mind it, and don't
you mind the care.
Push 'em all behind you. and dream of
heavens fair.
The sorrows, that. like shadows. come
falling cross the way
VIII fade before the sunbeams and bios
soming of May.
Don't you mind the thunder, and skies
that threaten low,
DPn't you mind the wind signs that keep
awaiting so;
Fpr every sigh we hear, dear. therell
come lifting tune
For every Bit Of trouble therc'll come the
smiles OF June!
Don't you mind the grieving-grief must
play its part;
Tears must blind the sight. dear, ere JOY
creeps in the heart
Don't you mind the thistles that wound
the weary feet
We must know the bitter that we may
know the sweet.
milwaukee Sentinel.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14

lature, and speedily became so popu-
lar that he was doomed for governor.
10 this Office Steunenberg was twice
elected, his last term expiring In 1901.
Until December, 1899, he never had
been east OF the Mississippi. He was
a defender of Mormonism on the prin-
chile that 1t had as much right to ex-
istence as any other religious denom-
nation, and he was also an advocate
of woman suffrage. Steunenberg fire.
quentIy used to say that he was GER
tain he was a marked man.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14

The man who is worthy of being a
leader Of men will never complain of
the stupidity of his helpers, of the
ingratitude of mankind nor of the in
appreciation of the public. These
things are all part Of the great game
OF life and to meet them and not go
down before them in Encouragement
and defeat is the final proof OF power
-Elbert Hubbard.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
Penper for Bats.

Jeptha Coleman. of Atchison. Kan.
gets rid of nice and rats by wrapping
cayenne pepper in cloth and stuftlng
It into the holes where the animals
PASS in and out. They gnaw at the
rags. and the flrst thing they know
they have a dose of the pepper that
makes them wish they had not been
40 industrious. Mr.. Coleman does not
know whether they sneeze themselves
TO pieces or simply hike to The neigh
bors. ANYHOW. thy disappear.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
efSPARTA OF JAPAN"

a letter in which he said that Kurod's
father was polish nobleman who had
fed from Russia after the revolution
of 1881. This nobleman, whose name
was Kourowski, first went TO Paris,
afterward to Turkey, later joining the
Holland troops in Borneo. From Bor-
neo he went to Japan and there mar
ried a Japanese. From the union was
born Kuroki, who, because of the ma.
tionality of his father, was nicknamed
THE Pole"
1t is said that the general is very
proud of his Polish origin, and that he
has always cherished the dying wish
of his father that his son would some
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
nanner in Elinir

Few physicians realize that simple
elixir used as vehicle in prescrip-
IONS intended for children contains a
considerable proportion of alcohol.
Inis means that in teaspoonful a
child often less than year old.
gets a quarter of teaspoonful of al
conol at dose. To avoid this dan
ger an aromatic water or simple strip
should be used.-Medical Record.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
camnalnn of Education,

In the summer" remarked the
obese passenger with the big diamond
stud, people should eat nothing but
cold food and drink the coolest water
obtainable."
All" exclaimed the railway detec-
tive, you are evidently doctor?"
Not me-" replied the o. p. I'm an
ice ealer."-Chicago Daily News.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
ais Ploua View.

First Passenger ION the "L")-We
ought to agitate for better service.
Second Passenger-Oh. no. Why
not leave the matter to those in
whose hands Providence has placed
the transit facilities OF the country
Puck.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
TO HOLD M'kINLErs eoDY.
stone from Which sarcophasus VIII
BE Carved.

Boston,-The body OF William Nc
Kinley win rest In a green granite
sarcophagus In his tomb at Canton. o.,
that of his wife beside It In similar
stone receptacle. The accompanying
picture shows the stone from which
the sarcophagus for the martyred
presidents body is to be made, as 1t
appeared when hoisted recently from
the quarry In Windsor, VT. The stone
is nine by Ave feet and weighs II
tons. A cap weighing one ton Is to
be made from smaller block. The
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
a Hard LANGUAGE 10 Understand.

Bacon see that jeremiah Curtin,
at present living in Bristol, VT. Is
said to be the master of seventy lam
guages.
Egbert-And yet he might go to
London and ask bus-man question
and have to give 1t up after the bus
man had repeated his answer dozen
times.-Yonkers Statesman.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
Somewhat stInuy.

What stingy fellow old Groucher-
ly is"
"Stingy? That's hardly a name for
his complaint. Why, If he owned a
flower store he would worry himself
to death because the people who
passed might get whiffs of fragrance
without paying him for them. Chi
oago Herald.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
Thonnht Omar Alive.

Eyes, indeed" said the pretty col
lege girl, "our literary club held a
meeting last night and l tell you we
just went wild over Omar Khayyan."
Gracious" exclaimed the rural
aunt in Mortified indignation. ut is
just a sin and a shame the way gals
these days are falling in love with
furriners. Chicago Daily News.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
stradIvarius Violin q cid

The stradivarius violin. known as
Tue Soegs violin among yiolinists and
CONSIDERED one OF the finest yiolins by
0eraolVarlus In existence, was sold at
suction IN London the other day for
$4,000. It is rather shorter than the
usual yiolins of that make.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
SHED PROTECTION FOR BARN.
Floor Joists Extended Six Feet Be-
yond Sides of Barn to Support Hoof.

An Iowa correspondent sends
sketch of his method Of attaching a
shed roof to the side of his barn In
such o way that it protects the doors
and enables the owner to pass from
one door to another without being
obliged to expose himself unduly to
severe weather, says Prairie Farmer.
When the barn was built the CORE
spondent says that he had the floor
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
STRANGE. Indeed.

Tall Bard-Here is an article that
says overeating prevents poets from
writing good poetry.
Short Bard-Great Homerl Who
ever heard of a poet suffering from
overeating Chicago News.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
Lawyers' Speeches LImIted 4.

In the Neuchatel courts the speeches
of lawyers will In future be limited to
ten minutes, five minutes being al
lowed for cross-examinations. An Of
ficial timekeeper viii see that the reg.
ulation is observed.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
hIuh Prices for RaIi. "a

For a small silver cup of the com
monWeaith period, weighing three
ounces $lsO an ounce wax paid IN
LONDON recently. while Charles II
lumber, with the York hall mark of
1882. brought 500 an ounce.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
Room for Doubt.

.BsSaks-I read a most remarkable
story the other day in an Arizona pa
per. the Tombstone Epitaph.
Jinks-Huhi Who ever heard of an
epitaph telling the truth?-N. 7.
Weekly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
The Obstacle Itself.

Eva--Yes, l am great believer in
onions as beautifiers. Why when a
girl diets on onions she is pretty
enough to kiss.
Jack-But who wants to kiss a girl
who diets on onions Chicago Daily
News.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
Wonnan's Idea.

why is Mabel SO disagreeable to-
day."
shes pouting because her new
shoes don't fit.'
MOP
mo. They don't hurt her a Bit
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
The shed Protection.

1oists extended six feet on the out
side of the barn so as to enable him
20 erect this shed roof, as shown In
the illustration. Rafters were used
to connect the outer end of this 1oist
with the siding SO as to permit . half
pitch roof. He is well pleased with
the idea.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14

Bronson-I never tell my boy that
l won't take him to the circus II he
isn't good.
Woodson-Why not?
Bronson--I don't care to take any
chances. I'm tired of worrying for
fear he'll do something that1l keep
the whole family home.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
cettlnu a Rest.

Bacon-Do you enjoy walking?
Egbert-Oh. immensely! You see.
| can't get my wife to walk at all. and
when I'm walking I'm where can't
hear her iking!-Yonkers States
man.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14

No matter what the poetry books
say about One Love, It is q fact that
n IL easier to transfer heart than Y
1t 70 transfer a piece of real est&ts
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
ACCURACY of statement.

what is that fellows occupations
He says he works about the public Of
flces?"
$50 he does: works about every.
body in them. Baltimore American.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
Peace.

TO rob, to ravage, to murder, in
tneir imposing language. are the acts
OF civil policy. When they have made
the world a solitude they call IL
peace. "-Tacitus.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14

It won't hurt the corn to harrow IL
until It Is three or four inches high.
that is, II too much trash or corn
stalks have not been left in the
Ground.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
Hoo DID hle kno,s.

sLushley thinks that automobiles
are q snare and a delusion."
Does be labor under one of those
decisions Life.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14

Binner-I notice you always con-
tribute to the foreign missionary 80
ciety.
Skinner-Yes; always try to make
my money go as far as possible
Brooklyn Eagle.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
Two Souls, Etc.

Two Souls, Etc.
II hope shall never see you coming
out of a saloon, Henry Peck"
Il hope you never will, Maria
Houston Post
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14

The Boys-We've had a ripping
time, Miss Rose.
Miss Roosevelt, then. wish you'd
tear yourselves away.-Cincinnati En-
quirer
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14

stone was purchased from the Enright
granite quarry at cost of $T00 in
the rough. The illustration shows the
block placed on sledges ready to be
hauled to the railroad.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-06-14
MINERS OFFICIAL ON TRIAL.
William o. Haywood Charged With
Conspiracy to Commit Murder.

Boise, Idaho.-William ID. Haywood.
who has been placed on trial in this
city for the alleged murder of former
The Chanute times., 1907-11-08
MARKET REPORT
Kansas City. Mo. N

Kansas City, Mo. NOV, 4, wv I
Live stock receipts AT Kansas City
last week.
Last week closed with moderat,
gains from the low time on all classes
Of cattle. The run was ouly abou'
half as heavy as in previous week and
although the demands Of packers are
mnch reduced since the begiuniug Of
the late financial strlngencp, advIces
of commissien men to shippersto hold
down marketing appeared TO have
solved the problem Of preventing any
further declines for the present.
To-day, however. the run is 14,OOO,
head, almost normal Monday run for
Nov and too many under the circum-
stances. Light weight steers and
butcher grades are selling steady,
stockers and feeders also steady TO
strong, but few heavy steers have
been sold up to noon and bids were
10 to 20 lower than the close of last
week on them, top up to noon, $3.50
Some light W light steers sold at 40
to and cows and heifers ranged from
2 40 to 10, Gamers dull at I.5o to
225, bulls 2 to 3 25, calves firm, veas
up to rs, heavy calves 2 rs to a,
sto kers marnly at 3 to 4, extremes
both above and below, feeders 40 to
4 40, although some choice feeders
sold last week around g.
Hog markets improved steadily las t
week and prices opened strt ng today
but weakened at the close, top 90,
bulk 5,65 TO 5 50. The last run last
week was less than 40 900 head, suppy
today 5000. A good shipping demand
continues to be the strong feature Of
the market, shipments of'hogs for
eastern slaughtgr during Oct amount
ing to 81 coo head. rs compared with
1000 head same month last year.
Supply of sheep and lambs has kept
up liberal. Run S 500 today, market
j. to 25c lower. Best killi.g lam -
how bring around 6 % wethers and
yearliugS 5 %, ewes s. Lambs to
$50, wethers and yearliug 4.50 to 5,
ewes $50 to %.
Dr<,
The Chanute times., 1907-11-08
DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER

Mrs. Marie Jane Walker, u pioneer
resident Of this county. died at the
home OF her daughter Mrs. VIM
Yerkes, six miles south Of Covington
shortly after midnight THURSDAY
night.
Deceased was born April 5th 1885
died Oct. "a. 1907, age II years
months aud 10 days. She had beer
sick since the death Of her husband
Ell Walker, which occurred last Feb
ruary. she gradually grew worse
aud her demise was not unexpected
Congestion of the lungs is given a,
the immediate cause of death
Deceased is the mother of eighl
children, seven ofWhOm survive, they
are: Mrs. Henry Ramser and Mrs
Vim. Yerkes OF this plade, Angle
Walker OF Chanute, Kan, and Ioul
sons, Capt. w. G. Walker, Of DaL.
vile, Elmer Of Kansas, Monroe, OF
Nebraska aud Sikney of Indianapolis.
The funeral was held Saturday
afternoon from the home OF nei
daughter, af ter which the rem al l.
ware laid to rest Ia MI. Hope eeme-
terry beside her husband-Uoviugto
Republican.
Mrs. Walker will be remembers BY
the Thayer citizens as an old AID
well lespected citizen OF that vicinity
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker moved to IL
diana Il few years ago and now both
are dead.
The Chanute times., 1907-11-08
Live Stock Correspondent
KENTUCKY SAFE

1t is now reported and seems to
fully substantiated that Kentucky
has elected full Republican state
ticket.
That is a glorious reform for the
old Bluegrass state. Light seems
to be dawning on the soutI ern mind
at last. We have long ~. that tie
interests of the south a"d west were
somewhat identical ant that as soon
as the south could ov-rcome tha;
old war prejudice that section wol Id
begin to vote for protection and
prosperity instead of against tie
'yankse and the nigger."
The Chanute times., 1907-11-08
T1NNUAI STATEMENT OF TOWNSHIP TREASURER

Township Toga Neoho
Toga submits
Receipts and fer the
ending Monday Oct, A, D. 1907, as follows:
The Chanute times., 1907-11-08

WANTED. Local representative
fO. Chanute and vicinity to look after
renewals and increase subscription
list Of prominent monthly magazine
on salary and commission basis.
Experience desirable but not neces
sary. Good opportunity for right
person. Address Publisher, Box SO,
Station o, New York,
The Chanute times., 1907-11-08

WANT every body to know that Col
Foote of Chanute ID one of the best
Stock Auctioneers in this country.
Will cry one sale at half the usual
price. Reference John Fesler at o
X. feed yard, who has known me 2
years. Phone Coats Livery barn,
S. Grant.
The Chanute times., 1907-11-08

book that tells all
aboutit, both sentfree
BY mail. Address DR..
Kilmer & Co, Bing-
hamton, N. Y. When
The Chanute times., 1907-11-08
DR.. J. W. LankfOrd

Would have it understood that he Is
here TO help and cure ALL curable
Chronic diseases. Office Hetrick Bid.
Phone 1923.
The Chanute times., 1907-11-08

of kidney disease.
While kidneydis-
orders are the
most common
diseases that pre-
vail, they are
almost the last
recognized by
patient and ply
sicians, tcho con-
tent fhsmselpes
The Chanute times., 1907-11-08

Did you pick up plush cape in the
road between Chanute and the east
bridge some time back? If so you
can find the owner by calling at this
office.
The Chanute times., 1907-11-08
DENTIST

DENTIST
Over Frewert's Drug Store, No. AZ z.
Main, porcelain work, crown and
bridge work, and regulstiugas we'll a.
all other operations pertaining 10 the
teeth. J. J. MEANS d. d. 8,
The Chanute times., 1907-11-08
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Meyer Suspect it

Prevalency OF Kidney Disease.
Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevaiency
The Chanute times., 1907-11-08

,,;yb doctori,,1 the effects, while the orig
;nai disease undermines the system.
what To DO.
There Is comfort in the knowledge 30
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy,
fulf;lls every wish in curing rheumatism,
main in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part of the urinary passage.
II corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing t, or pad
effects following use of liquor, wine or
beer. and overcomes that unpleasant ne
cessity Of being compelled to go often
during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and
the extraordinary effect of Swamp.Root
Is soon realized. It stands the highest
for its wonderful cures of the most dis
tressing cases. II you need a medicine
you should have the best. Sold by drug
gists in ffty-cent and one-dollar sizes;
You NAV have a sample bottle and a
book that tells all EH-
aboutit both sentfree fn,::=A
by mail. Address DR.. :. !: ::i;56,Il3
Kilmer & Co., Bing-
hamton, N. Y. When Honsef sv..phs'e
writing mention this paper and don't
make anv mistake, but remember the
name. DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-R Root, ano
the address, Binghamton, n. T.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1907-02-12
Observation-Disclosures OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
: o%Suxem6urger 2la&ri6ten. :
Aus ben Ter. Staatem.

5n Chicago, 81, beridieb fiirslif
i'm sitter bon 81 Sabren SRI. Slrlas
betb Waas. Iuber ibrem Tater
binterldbt Die Verltorbene nod ore'
S6peltern in Chicago. Die ibr Tribes
Siniheiben tief betrauern. Gle mar
gebiirtia aus Sous BEL 8emi6, Sue
gemburg, unb fam nlS @doben bon
IA Sabren NIT ibren @ltern mad ebts
caao. Sn bortigen l%ngemburger
&reiien fpar Die 0erftorbene mobilize
FAINT unb aIl9emein beliebt. Sic Se@
erbiguna fanb inter 5ablrei6e Sbeils
nabme auf Dem ct. 8onifattuss Srieo>
bofc baielbit itatt. Gle rlibe ianftl
Nm pcrfloRemem Sicnstas iuurben
in Der ct. Mariens Stride 81 &emien,
Soipa, bur6 ben bo6tp. @ater S6ulte.
SRI. Sbereiia Reiuanb nnb Serr Nifos
lans Mnit ebeli6 9etraut. geioe
itammen aus 8iIien, 8nnton &eoin9en
I'M @robber3ogtbum Gnremburg. Sas
iunae Gbepaar ipirb ieinen 9emeins
Snrnen Sausitanb auf elmer Sarm in
Der NGbe bon Hemien griinben. Slid
gum 8unbel
an ibrer @pbnans, 822 Southport
Gpenue gu Chicago, Sn., peridieo oie>
Ter Gage Srau anna &iplinger, seb.
Seipert. sic mar Iitslieb Der borS
tigen ct. Nlpbonius : @emeinbe. Sic
rube in Srieoenl
Nie. 0an5 bon gpaniton, Sa.. tbeilt
feline gliidlihe Sabrt nah Der alien
Seimatb nit. Serielbe lit aug
Werbig, 2uremburg, 9ebiirti9t.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1907-02-12

Ser 49pton sdblt 3,107 Saus6als
trngen. 1866 Snmilien, ~ initial
ten unb 900 ein5elltebenbe Eerioneu.
Siiferbingen, 90. San. . 3pei bier
beihdfti9te Siittenarbeiter. Der S6loie
fer S6insel aus Seiterrei6 uno Der
ans Grefelo gebiirtige GRANDDAUGHTER
&6buen. pelhe felt ldngerer 3eit mita
chamber berfeinbet iinb, trafen iidJ
geitern Gbenb ipdt Dor benz Siittens
tperfe anf Der Strabe unb serietben
in einen @ortltreit. pelfer balo in
cine blutiee G6ldgerei alisartete.
8dbrenb Die geiben ii6 am 9oben
tpdl5ten unb lid eesenieitig Die 3Dpfe
nit S6ladenIteinen blutig ihluaen,
5pg 4obnen ploslih Elm @eiier berbor
uno itieb es leinem @e9ner in Die
linfe garldieite. i%porauf er fliibtete.
G6insel. ipel6er tart blutete unb benz
Die @ebdrme aus Der 8unbe berpors
traten. idleppte lid miibiam nah ieis
ner @obnuus. mo Elm eili9it bin3uees
rufener Nr5t linn einen Notbperbano
anleete. Sicrauf mlroe Der Ser
plnbete na6 Dem Soipitale geIhnfft,
mo cine uniheineno sliidli6 berlaia
fene Operation an linn boI5oaen
fmlroe. 3obnen, ipelher ebenfaus
libel Sneeridtet lit unb inter Nnberem
cine Sibipunoe in Der Banee erlitten
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-05-15

is the chief beast Of burden and were it
not for this ship of the DESERT the
burning wastes would be impossible for
man.
Along these caravan routes GASES are
found in places where underground
sources of water exist Vegetation
tourishss in these restricted areas and
date palms. afrording a grateful shade,
thrive. OF late strange sights to the
natives have been seen along some Of
these caravan routes. Modernism has
Invaded them. Daring tourists have
run their automobiles. to the consterna-
ton Of the Arabs, into the GASES which
never before witnessed other means Of
locomotion except that furnished by the
camels. A strange contrast indeed It.
must be to see the motor car of civillza-
ton whirling along routes where for
centuries the four-legged "ship of the
desert" stood without compeer. But
80 1t is. Civilization is forcing its way
into every nook Of the world. But
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-05-15

immense burning wastes of loose and
moving sand, with tracts of barren
rock, stony plains Of gravel and elevat-
ed and rocky plateaus rising into
mountains, with extensive valleys and
expanses Of sand between. Seine Of the
valleys are depressed below the level
Of the ocean. Under the influences of
meteorological conditions operating for
centuries the particles composing the
sandstone and other rocks are disinte-
grated and these particles carried away
by the mighty wind that sweeps the
soil, wander afar until they come to a
standstill In the bellows. Such Is the
origin Of the extensive sandy tracts of
which the accompanying Illustration
gives a good idea. In these belts or
strips the sand hating against the
smallest obstacles accumulates around
them and generally the downs thus Gre
ated assume the form of the waves of
the sea, their fall and motion being
with the direction of the prevailing
wind.
Rain is utterly unknown except In
the Gases and on the mountains, where
1t sometimes falls with such violence
as to produce torrents that suddenly