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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

King Island, between the coasts of Tasmania and the Australian main- land, has always been an arid waste of sand and other nonarable soil. Some years ago. however, a vessel was wrecked off the island and a number of the sailors mattresses, stuffed with the yellow-i1owered clov- CT, kind of grass, were washed ashore. A certain quantity of seed was contained among the stufling and l in due course these took root and in the space of a few years covered the sandy stretches with rich verdure. Clover and other leguminous plants have the peculiar capacity of fertiliz- ing waste soil, owing principally to the action of bacteria, thereby en- abling the plants to draw nitrogen directly from the atmosphere. King island, previously waste stretch of sand, Is now one of the richest graz Ing districts in the Australian contin- ent
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

Senator Platt seems to be sorry that his mind is stronger than his legs, which may encourage some who are sorry that their legs are stronger than their minds,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

"Only in the serene and shining heavens of Texas can the beautiful moon rainbow be seen," says the Houston Post. Perhaps that really means that only Texan can see moon rainbows.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

Milwaukee has a novelty in trolley cars. It is hospital car which has recently been put in service. The in- terior of the oar is fitted with three leather upholstered permanent stretchers. Hooks are placed in the. sides near the ceiling, from which a fourth stretcher may be suspended. At each end of the car are stationed cabinets supplied with complete sur gical outfits, consisting of all neces- sary instruments, as well as dressings that might be called for in emergency cases. The car is electrically heated and water in two-gallon tank fed from larger receptacle may be heat ed in the same manner. The car is not designed for city work, but in out lying districts first aid will be directed on the ground instead of taking the sufferer to the city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

The Congregationalist thinks that the effort of the Ladies Home Jour nal to prod pastors and church mem bers to greater effusiveness in wei coming strangers to public services may lead to overdoing hospitality in various ways It cites the old ina stance of a warm-hearted Western pastor, Coming down from the pull pit after the evening sermon he found stranger in the person of a fair-haired Swede, and, greeting her with a cordial handclesp, said: q am glad to see you. want you to feel at home here. I'd like to become acquainted with you. If you'll give me your address I'll call and see you. Thank you" she replied, 'but have feller"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

] The open season for hunters is on, and already some of them have been bagged.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

The French railroads are also un- der the reign of law. A Frenchman studying the mileage tariff of a French railroad, discovered that there was discrepancy of three centimes, or three-flfths of a cent, between the posted tariff and the price marked on the ticket he bought. So he sued the railroad for overcharging and recov- cred damages of $1.60O.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03
SAYINGS AND Dorses.

The family of Augustus St. Gaud- ems, at their New Hampshire home, have been forced to put up signs warning away people who want to in- quire about and if possible to see the girl who was the artists model for government coins.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-03

THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co. OFFICE. 400 STATE STREET.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-28
CHAPTER XIV.

All through the night and late into
the following day, Audrey sat like a
sta tue beside her husbands bed. Toward
evening he had sunk into a deep, silent
sleep.
1T will be his salvation" declared DIR.
Sentance to the duchess and Constance
Fraser, as they sat together in poor Lord
Iverne's room. Nothing could be bet
ter"
"Oh, DR.. Sentancel Then there is
really some hope?" cried the poor moth
er, her haggard face lighting up into
something like its former self.
Two days later the Earl Of Dales-
water came down to Mountberry unex-
pectedly. He was plain, weak, inor-
dinately conceited man, who was ruled
entirely by his wife, and he held forth
on the improperly of this terrible mar
rage In a manner worthy of his wife
herself.
Nov that you are quite finished
George" said the duchess coldly, II think
the best thing you can do Is to return to
London and Gladys as soon as possible"
Am I to understand that you turn me
out?" he asked furiously. do you forget
who I amp"
81 think it IL l who should ask that
question, Lord Daleswater," the duchess
replied rearing her head with dignity.
"You have addressed me In a manner
which 1 would never tolerate from my
nearest and dearest. You have been
pleased to pass censure on my actions,
and vjlify young and lovely young girl
who is my sons wife, and against whom
neither you nor any one else can launch
o single objection save that she has had
an unhappy childhood, and that she is
poor Ny daughter Gladys should con-
graduate herself on the result of her
schooling; you are an apt pupil, my
lord"
"Your grace viii pleace to understand
that from to-day all intercourse between
yourself and my wife is at an end" the
little man went on, getting quite insolent
In his anger.
The duchess made no sign while her
son-in-law ran on in his Infatuated and
insolent manner, but as the door opened
and he came to an abrupt end. she turned
on him.
1.-THE carriage Is ready, Lord Dales-
water; you have really no time to lose.'
Lord Daleswater's brows turned purple
with suppressed fury; rage, insults
rushed to his lips; but somehow the sight
of the tall, commanding woman, regal in
bearing and dignity, and the quick sense
that she had conquered him. carried the
moment without word or sign; he turn.
| ed and strobe out of the room.
ITO be continued.)
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-28

afteen years Rev. Mr.. Snively has Ia
bored in st. Chrysostom's parish. He
found 1t an abandoned mission In 1891.
Within five years he had erected the
present church building, which is only
portion-about one-half-of the struc-
ture that had been planned. His relig-
ous enthusiasm and the charm of his
personality attracted to him devoted
lind Of church workers, with whose aid
e accomplished marvels. Then came
Ihe automobile craze and other schemes
Y Sunday diversion and he found him
If deserted by his wealthy parish
ioners. For ten years. according to the
pastor. the church has made no pro-
gress and he now steps out, to permit
some other man to assume the burden.
Rev. Mr. Snively says that there Is a
steady decline all along the line in
church-going and In enthusiasm for
church work ut seems that the whole
world Is pleasure-mad. Where or when
It will end nobody knows"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-28

Nature Intended us to breathe
through the nostrIls, and If for any
reason this becomes difficult or impos-
sible, we suffer for 1t.
The nose not only warns, or at least
tempers, the air as 1t Is drawn through
1t into the air-tubes, but 1t also filters
1t In great measure, keeping back not
only much OF the solid matter In the
form OF dust, but also the bacteria car
ried by the dust particles or floating
In the moisture Of the air.
In mouth-breathers the air strikes
the back of the throat and rushes into
the windpipe before the chill has been
taken of, and while 1t Is still laden
with dust and bacteria. In this condi-
ton it causes local irritation, which re-
suits In congestion of the mucous
membrane lining the air-passages This
congestion when long continued passes
into chronic inf1annma ton, or catarrh.
The inflammation gradually spreads
If the cause continues, and often passes
from the throat into the ears, where 1t
produces thickenlng of the delicate
structures there, and finally deafness,
The mucous membranes throughout the
air-passages and all their qualifications
become thickened, secrete phlegIn, and
lose In great part their power OF re-
sistance to the germs of pneumonia,
diphtherla and other diseases.
The causes of Notwithstanding are
numerous; anything that obstructs or
narrows the upper air-passages
nose and vault Of the pharynx-forces
the sufferer to breathe through the open
mouth. A deformity of the nose, the
presence of "adenoids" or enlarged
tonsils may cause the trouble. Exami-
nation for such conditions should be
made whenever a child Is seen TO
breathe habitually with the mouth
covered 1t should be removed. So many
serious consequences may follow mouth
breathing that 1t should never be al
| lowed to go a moment after its cause La
ascertained
One cause that Is not often suspected
is ueIOrInlty OIL the nose resulting
from the use of improper nurslng-bot-
ties by babies, but the most common L.
the presence Of adenoids.
1t Is useless to scold or demonstrate
with a Notwithstanding child II the
habit Is caused by the air-passages be-
Ing blocked by growths that call for
removal. He must breathe to live, and
If the legitimate channels for air are
closed by disease, nature does her next
best.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-28
A New GEM Discovered.

The discovery Of new gem Is 4
matter Of interest not only to the
finder himself and to scientists, but
to people generally as well, and to
San Diego County, California, belongs
the distinction and honor of having
produced stone, new and beautiful"
writes Mrs. w. E. Burke in the Tech
nical World Magazine. This county
has of late years contributed goodly
share Of precious and semi-precious
stones to the collection of gems which
the world already knew of and priced
1t would seem that Nature In q cap
ricious mood had chosen the canyons
or the Coast range which traverse the
central portion Of the country as
hiding place for the most treasured
jewels. Here In the rugged recesses
Of the Undiscovered foothills are
found in brilliant array gems of great
beauty and value. The beryl, bright
as the sun; hyacinth, dazzling in its
sheen; topaz, In many exquisite shades,
and tourmalines in a suite of colors
that can be claimed by no other gem.
Occasionally a sapphire, or ruby with
hame-like colors Is found. Is.
But kunsite-the precious kunsite |
1t Is q gem which has but one rival,
the diamond. In some ways indeed
kunsite out-dlamonds the diamond
Kunsite is dlstinctively San Diego
stone Although tourmaline, hyacinth,
beryl and topaz are found In brilliant
perfection, these gems are also found
in other parts Of the world, but kun
site has been found only in San Diego
County,"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-28
PASTOR QUITS THE PULPIT


BecaRss Practitioners Turn from
Church to Worldly Pleasures.
Disguised with society's peoples
abandonment OF church going for the
pleasures Of automobiling, golfng and
other kinds Of country outings on Sun
day, Rev. Thaddeus A. Snively has re-
signed the rectorship. OF st. Chrysos-
toms Episcopal Church In Chicago. The
church Is one of the most fashionable
in the city, but Of late 1t has been only
at rare intervals that its pews have
contained at any one service more than
a few dozen representatives of the 300
wealthy persons on the COMMUNICATE
list Of 875. These left the problem Of
filling the church to visitors and float.
ers," while they hied away to spend the
day In the country, either on automobile
trips, playing golf or enjoying some OF
the sports and pastimes In which the
"house party" sets are accustomed te
drive dull care away on Sunday.
Instead Of donating to the building
fund Of the church, they invested theil
supernuous cash In creations of the au
tomobile makers art and left half-f1n
lshed church on the pastors hands. Fol
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-28
TELLS ALL ABOUT soALPMa.
Exhaustive Treatise on Pastimes Of
North American Aborigines.

North American AboriEines.
A very learned German, DR.. Georg
Friederici has written monumental
treatise on scalping. Not the scalping
that Is done by the ticket brokers, but
the amusing pastime Of our North
American aborigines. After an exces-
sively careful study Of sources of In
formation DR.. Frlederici presents to
the world all that Is to be known on
the subject
He shows how the practice was first
confined to very limited areas and how
lin time 1t spread to all parts of the
continent. He gives some study to kin
dred practices (such, for Instance, as
the extraction of human teeth for neck
laces).
He even retails some unpleasant facts
about our revered Pilgrim fathers and
other white folk who helped along the
good cause of civilization by Offering
generous bounties for human scalps
All in all, it Is a very hair-raising mar.
rative.
OF course the book Is the frultion OF
years of labor. 1t Is complete and, In
It's way, masterpiece. Humanity
knows so much already that the savan1
must Indeed look into out-of- the-way
channels of research for anything al
all new.
This achievement Of DR.. Friederici'f
d1ro~-o~ - ofond uifh fhooo Orooj
works of the learned men In Over
Wister's little book, such as "Pecar
Nuts, the Fuel Of the Future" "Nostal
gia in the Lobster" and THE Uses Of
Mustard Plasters Among the Ancient
Egyptians" Zach adds equally to the
benefit Of the world and the bettermen'
Of humanity.-Clevelna Plain Dealer
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-28

breath, speak the words that made Au-
drey his wife.
In whispers, weak In voice, strong In
purpose, John Glendurwood spoke his
marriage vows.
Audrey repeated the words she was bid
to utter in dim, mechanical fashion.
She woke for an instant as her lovers
feeble hand tried to push the ring over
the little finger, but after that she was
conscious of nothing save that the face
before her grew paler and paler, his
hands weaker in their hold. AS the rector
pronounced the benediction, the duchess
gave cry.
He is gone! He ia 'ead! My Jack
Ny boy ~
The brisk, klnd-hearted little doctor
read the conditions in a moment.
I'VE must not have you fainting, too,
Lady john" he said, sharply. Come,
hold the bottle to your husbands nose,
and pass your hand slowly across bis
brow. expect you to help me, you know
A great deal depends on you now. Ii
lie passing. Complete and utter exhaus
ton. Now, Lady John, want you te
kneel down, so that your husband can SCI
you the FIRST thing he opens his eyes.
Audrey obeyed him instantly. The
faintest flicker Of life was visible In thu
drawn, white face.
bend down and kiss him." command
ed DIR. Sentance.
A flush srfead over the girls beautifu
face. She did not hesitate; STOPPING
she pressed her fresh, sweet lips to thos
dry, parched ones. A low cry ESCAPED
the sick man.
Audrey, its you-no dream-m.
own darling"
DR.. Sentance nodded his head again
and then he lifted Audrey from he
knees.
Now, Lady john" he said, authorl
tatively, your duty is not nearly ended
you are to sit here and watch your hus
band. Don't let him speak, only nov
and then moisten his lips with littl
Of this liquid. Let him see you an
know you are here. You will be the bes
doctor for him, after all"
So saying, DR.. Sentance moved out Q
the room, and beckoned Mrs. Thorngat
to follow him.
"Well?" she asked, breathlessly, ono
outside.
81 do not say for certain, but my b.
lief is he will live" was the doctor
reply.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-28

Fabre in 1856 ended a series Of ex-
2eriments by which he concluded that
y careful cultivation for twelve years
ae had produced species of perfect
wheat from a common grass growing
n southern France.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-28

How did you get up here?" asked
st. Peter. Il didn't send for you"
The much battered man rubbed the
dust from his eyes.
g. stepped In front Of racing auto
mobile and 1t sent me sky high" he
aaid simply.
''Admittedw said st. Peter, sympa-
thetically, as he turned the key.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-28
CHAPTER XIII.

If she lived to be hundred years,
Audrey would never forget that scene.
Her mother had come back from Craig
lands deeply moved and agitated; and the
girls great, sorrowful eyes had asked the
question her frozen lips could not frame.
Constance Fraser had drawn the slen-
der form to her arms without word at
first Words, indeed, were not easy. 1t
was a strange thing that had happened;
her brain reeled every now and then as
it oil came back to her. Constance Fra
ser kissed the sweet, quivering lips.
Jack wants you he wants you to
stay with him always. Do you under
stand me, my darlingT
HE wants me to nurse him 2" Au-
drey said simply, her every limb CULVER
ing with eagerness to be gone.
ITO nurse, comfort and love him !"
The mothers hand stroked back the soft
locks. Audrey, he has asked me to give
you to him, as his wife,
A food Of color burned on each pale
cheek, and then the girl paled ashen
white again.
AS his wife7" she repeated, slowly !;
and then, more quickly, docs he want
me nowT
"As soon a. every arrangement can be
made, my own dearest. Does this fright
en- you, Audrey"
NO" she said, almost inaudibly. IF
he wishes it, that Is right. l am glad r.
Then, catching suddenly at the two slen-
der hands held out to her, Mother, can
l see him soon?"
you shall go to him tomorrow, my
darling. 1t will not do to excite him too
much. The marriage ceremony will take
place tomorrow, we hope. You, too, must
rest and take care of yourself, my lily
flower, my darling"
Audrey sat down as in stupor. She
did not half realize what was going to
happen she only knew that in a few
short hours she would see him again, her
hero, her beloved; that was joy enough
to dase her; she could not grasp the full
ness of 1t all at once.
1t was his hand that clasped hers,
and yet how changed. Audrey could not
see the pale, weak, clear face for the
mist of tears that rose before her eyes
The girl suffered great shock at sight
OF him she loved lying PROSTATE on his
pillow, barely able to speak or to smile.
The duchess had kissed Audrey tenderly.
She is lovely Perfectly beautiful u
she had said to Constance Fraser. mo
wonder my poor boy loves her 80 deep
ly."
Mr.. Thorngate read the service, and
Mrs. Thorngate stood with the others
round the bed.
DR.. Sentance was close at hand he
watched his patient narrowly. Certainly
| II almost looked as II the small flicker
of life must suddenly 30 out. The pulse
was very weak, the hearts action uneven
yet the doctor knew that II human vii
would carry a much-desired point Lore
John Glendurwood would, with the lates
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-28
THE CHARITY GIRL
By EFFIE A. ROWLANDS


II she refuses, she is to be placed once
more In the Female Orphan Asylum till
some definite and equally disagreeable
abode is found for her. You will see
that l have been very careful and very
explicit, Miss Fraser. 1 have left moth
ing undone that can possibly help u.s."
You forget, she may always refuse"
sheila said, gloomily. This IL not what
l had expected"
1 am not 30 nervous Of failure" Bev-
erley returned. Audrey will be a rich
woman If she becomes my wife, and her
lot will not be an enviable one If she
refuses"
There Is Mrs. Fraser to be faced"
Mrs. Fraser will cease to have any
guardianship over the girl when this doc
ument IL read"
Who will b her guardian?" asked
Sheila.
Il am left the one sole and entire
guardian Of Miss Audrey Anstruther
10 deceive him was easy, to explain to
the lawyers a trife more difficult; but
1t was soon done. When you peruse this
paper carefully you will see that the rea.
son Roderick Anstruther reposes such
trust In me Is because a few years age
l saved his life at the risk of my own
and because we were firm and never part
ed friends out In Africa together. give
myself great credit for those two lies
Miss Fraser; they come In SO neatly, ani
they carry the day, you see."
Sheila looked at him quietly. She wa.
much impressed, yet not quite satisfied.
As you invented 80 quickly and easily
why did you not put in some clause abou
her being forbidden to marry any one bu
your" she asked.
The time was so brief; at any mo
ment the lawyers might have come down
Considering all things, 1 have worke,
wonders. Remember, am her sole am
entire guardian, and 1, for my part, d.
not fear success"
They were suddenly interrupted by
sharp knock at the door, the handle wa
turned, and Lady Daleswater swept in.
Her face was very white, her lips com
pressed and pale; In her hand wa
crumpled telegram. Sheila ran to NEE
her quickly.
Dear Lady Daleswater, what y tn
matter?" she cried.
This Is from my husband. Ny broth
er John has disgraced himself and hi
family. Instead of lying ct the poin
OF death, he has married your stepmotf
ers supposed daughter. He has tie
himself and his honorable name for lii
to wretched charity girl !"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-28

The average mans love for the Old
Flag Is about as much talk az his other
owe affairA
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-28
Too Much Reason for Love.

ooh, mamma, I'm SO unhappy" sob
bed the bride of two months. George
doesn't love me any morel"
What makes you think that dear r
asked the mother anxiously.
Because be expects me to give In
whenever he Is in the right-"-Balti-
moro American
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-28

Mrs Newed-Did you really mean 1t
when you said my pies were just like
those your mother used to make.
Newed-Yes, dear. And you know
ran away from home when was .
boy.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-28

Those people keep twelve servants"
Gracious! wish they'd tell me
how l could keep one."-Houston Post
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-28

Az rule, when a girl begins to give
some thought to her beauty 1t begins
to deterioratA
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-09-28

The Working ombinatfon.
Little drops of water
And whole heaps Of sand"
Make q mighty Ice trust
Rule all this great land.
Toledo Blade.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-24
The Big Sucker at the White

THE Big Sucker at the White
House has threatened all sorts of
dire things to the Californians if
they no not grant Japanese chill
dren admission into the public
schools side by side with the
whites. His contention is that the
provisions of a treaty override and
set at naught the Constitutional
rights of a State is puerile, but at
the same time of too much concern
to be dismissed with quiet con-
tempt. l see a case has been taken
before a Federal Court to test the
right of a sovereign State to pro-
vide separate schools for children
of different races. Let no man
comfort himself too greatly in the
belief that the seeming rights of the
State will be judicially conserved.
Judicial Interpretation cannot be
forceasted by the inexpert layman.
1t seems to an ordinary "mudsill''
that treaties should be subseryient
to the Constitution, not the Con-
stitution to treaties. If the latter
contention be correct (as the Presi-
dent insists) it would be treason tc
resist a treaty authorizing natives
of Dahomey or Patagonia to enjoy
social relations with our families
and subject us to the terrors of the
imperialistic army and navy.