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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-30
HIS CAUSE FOR SUICIDE.


r.nsr. serv.nt Declared HIS Mis-
tress' Singing Was Too Much.
Queer Is the story related OF chi
nese man servant, who declares that ne
prefers death itself to the infection OF
hearing his mistress, who is described
as a lyric artist, practicing her songs
morning, noon and night And, ODD TO
relate, this particular heather seems 10
be sincere, as he has really made sew
eral attempts on his life, and even'
after his last vain endeavor, repeated
his resolution to die rather than be
condemned to listen to strains which
he regards as anything but dulcet- EVIL
IDENTIFY the lyric art has no charms Tor
him. This eccentric Individual was
brought to Europe by the lady's hus-
band year ago, but 1t is only recently
that he developed this inveterate dis
like to her music. Last month, 1t is
said, he concocted sort Of poison and
made himself sick with it. but the re-
suit went no further. Then he tried
opium, but awoke apparently none the
worse from phenomenal spell of sleep
AS poisons and drugs were powerless
In helping him to carry out his project
of shutting Off the mortal coil, the Chi
nese man servant decided on trying
more active measures. One morning he
took up his position on the balcony OF
the house inhabited by the family
xxshtcb <>,,r<s Tho y,,,,uoo opd after IA r.
ing a last look, az he imagined, at the
busy scene around him, he flung him.
self into space. 1t 80 CHANGED that b
motor car was coming along. On the
top of the automobile reposed a box
containing a provision Of tires and, as
luck would have 1t, the Chinese tum-
bled In among them and they broke
his fall so that he got on without q
shock. But such an acrobatic exhibit
ton, even from 4 representative Of the
Celestial Empire, was not relished by
the occupants Of the motor car, who
protested 80 vigorously against this pc
culiar addition to their company that
the whole party were soon on theil
way to the police station. The luckless
Chinese failed to make himself under
stood, and something like deadlock
would have been the result If the lyric
artist had not appeared to claim him
This was the third time within {
month that he had tried to put an enc
to his days, and she insisted on know
mo tho oacon Thap tho mon oorvop
found his tongue, and In broken French
replied, before the officials and til,
automobile set, "All want to know
say. French madame bowls too much
die or hook It." Prompt measure,
are being taken for the restoration O
this hopeless Chinese to bis native land
London Telegraph.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-30

what Ne 10 struggled You ar h n.
power now, and"
And you are In mine !" shouted Jack,
rushing forward. and with one blow
telling the coward to the ground.
Audrey staggered; her lips tried to
open, but no sound came. The next min
ute she was clasped in somebody's arms.
"Jacki IL It really you, jack" she
murmured.
Jacks lips assured her that it was no
myth. How he kissed her-eyes, hair,
brow, cheek, lips-as though he would
never tire. Then a glance at that form
lying on the ground recalled him to the
present.
Come" he said, gently; come, my
darling! My pretty, brave, noble, good
little wife p
AS In dream Audrey felt herself led
away to where the carriage lamps g.eam-
ed.
Jack lifted her in and shut the door.
Il will be back in a moment" ne said,
his voice deep with passionate love.
Take care; oh, take care !" Audrey
murmured, and he gave her smile of re-
assurance before he turned away.
THE cur has gone !" he said in tones
of the heartiest contempt when he re-
turned. mot a trace of him anywhere
Drive straight home, Donald" he said to
the man, and then, as they were shut in
alone. he simply gathered Audrey into
his arms and held her in silence to his
heart.
Home and happiness !" he said, al
last. Dear little wife, am forgiven
"Oh, hush !" Audrey's hand went up
to his lips. 1T is l who should ask
that. my darling, ="
I'VE will ask nothing, seek for nothing
now we are alone and together again"
And then his arms chung close about
the slender, graceful form; his lips were
pressed to the delicate, fower-like face
and to both these young troubled hearts
peace and JOY came. with their COLDER
fingers, to heal all the wounds that re
manned from the bitterness of the past.
(The End
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-30
GOLDEN DAYS IN THE STRIP.
1t Was When the Cherokees Got Pay
for Their Lands.

for Their Lands.
The Cherokee nation literally "rolled
in money" when the $500 900 received
from the sale of the Cherokee strip was
disbursed among the tribal citizens in
1894, says the Kansas City Star The
per capita share was $265.7O The pay
ment was made usually with two $500
bills, one $50, one $40, one S. and 70
cents in silver. The money was dis
bursed by "Zeke" Starr, treasurer and
Henry Effort, assistant treasurer of the
nation. Most of the Indians were in
debt, and creditors swarmed In towns
where the payments were made. T. A.
Latta, who attended these payments,
in recalling incidents lately, said:
Much has been told of the dishon-
esty of the Indian, but in this payment
there were many examples Of integ
rity. At Tahlequah a full-blood wom-
an, perhaps 60 years old, widow, drew
for eleven participants in the fund
She had traded with many of the mer
chants who sat at the tables between
which she had passed. After the mon
swept the entire amount into her apron
and, holding corner in each hand, she
passed from trader to trader, pauslng
before each until each had taken a suf-
ficient amount to balance her Indebted
ness. Not once did she count the
change or investigate the account. She
was honest, and concious of her own
integrity, did not question the honesty
of another. This was only one case.
There were scores like 1t, and, though
not pleasant to relate. the confidence
thus placed was sometimes betrayed.
There are cases where the greedy cred
itor took a handful and gave back no
change
"a mixed blood of some astuteness
came to settle his account with a trader.
In looking over his account he discoy-
| cred the charge Of side saddle
amounting to $15 He had not made
such purchase and had the bill rem
edied without trouble, the willy old
trader merely telling his bookkeeper to
| place the item to John Does account.
The bookkeeper himself is authority for
the statement that in this way that self
same saddle was collected for eighteen
| times"
In Claremore bankers were In at
tendance from Coffeyville, seeking de
posits for their banks One store in
| the town had a safe Of modern dimen-
sions and security and this store was
| headquarters for bankers and collect.
ors alike. The merchant himself had
mere bagatelle Of some $4,000 on
the payment. After supper the count
Ing room was filled with collectors and
bankers. A parlor table was called in.
to use and money as high as ones chin
was stacked on every available inch
It was the minute for verifying the
memorandum of the day. On one par
ticular evening there was on this ta
BILE at one time close to half a million
dollars in crisp new treasury notes
Laps full Of money? There were wag
onloads of 1t. 1t was no uncommon
thing to change hundred-bill for 5
cent sale. And the scarcity of change
was responsible for the custom OF
charging rs cents for changing bill OF
that denomination.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-30
NO ProposaI Vet.

Miss Yerner-"Mr. Sloman is such
an excitable person, so effervescent, as
1t were"
Miss Wise-"I should think you'd
be the last person in the world to call
him 'effervescent' ="
Miss Yerner-"Why so?"
Miss Wisel"I notice you haven't
succeeded in making him 'pop.'"-
Philadelphia Press.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-30

HAS your wealth brought you hap
pinessY asked the philosopher.
Perhaps not" answered Mr.. Dustin
Stax; but it has at least stood between
me and lot Of annoyances- "-Wash
ineton Star.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-30

"Pop"
: Eyes, my son."
what is nom-de-plume?'
why, it's mans pen name, my
boy"
well, pop, that's not the name you
call your fountain pen when 1t won't
work !"-Y onkers Statesman.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-30

'o1 tne making OF MaBax1nes.o
Prospective Customer-Have You the
Uptonow magazine?
News Stand Proprietor Ito assistant)
Billy, refer to your index and see II
we have the Uptonow Puck.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-11-30

Even fishermen will not believe each
others 6sh storieA
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-01-01
To Fit Harness to the Horse.

To fit a harness to a horse is the
simplest of operations, and only neg
lect and the good nature and patience
of the animal allow any departure
from exactness. Few browbands hit
as they should, but are so loose that
the ears are painfully pinched. Blink
ers carelessly kept become warped
out of shape, and seriously obstruct
vision; while if they flare, or the
checkpieces are too loose they lose
their effect in the one case, and are
DANGEROUS as affording glimpses or
the following vehicle in the other.
Bits are generally too wide rather
than too narrow; bridoOn bits too thin
and sharp, curb chains are often
sharp-edged or "roughed" through
carelessness, or too tightly drawn. Col
lars are often too much bent at the
top: our horses are rather straight
shouldered as a rule, and sore or
chafed necks are very frequent in con-
sequence. Pads are usually broader
in the tree than is best, especially II
a horse is light in flesh, and the ridge
suffers unless housing is worn. When
placed we'll back, as they should be,
however, they generally fit better, and
the girth does not chafe the skin at
the elbows.
Breast plates generally are far too
loose. dangling aimlessly about, where
as they have vitality important duties
to perform in handling the load. Back
bands, if tight, are always dangerous
as inclining to a kicking scrape, es-
pecially if the crupper is not thickly
padded. The breeching should hang
in the right place, and be just tight
enough to come into play when the
traces slack, without that length
which leaves it dangling about, and
stopping the vehicle with a sudden
jerk.
Pole pieces should, while controlling
the polehead instantly, not be drawn
so tight that the horses are damned
against the pole; nor should they dan
gle loosely about. No strap ends
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-01-01
The scab Insect and Its Spread.


OF all external parasites the scab
mite is by far the most dangerous and
troublesome, once it is permitted to
effect Judgment upon the sheep. 1t
is not a common ailment upon farms
in the east, but is sufficiently preva-
lent upon the ranges of the west to
make the danger of infection great.
In fact, upon the ranges, scab and
starvation are the two principal dis
eases among the flocks. The scab
mite is an insect so small that 1t is
not quite visible to the naked eye,
lives upon the skin, and by irritating
the surface, it causes flow OF the
fluid upon which it lives, and finally
by continuing this irritation, scabs or
crusts are formed beneath which the
insect deposits it's eggs. In the course
of two or three days these eggs hatch.
The newly born parasite becomes
adult in fifteen days. Each female
parasite will lay about fifteen eggs,
ten of which will bring forth females
and the other five males. The new
parasites. as soon as they are hatched,
migrate and infect the adjacent terri
tory which makes the scab patch
spread, by the constant advance OF its
circumference, and the eggs OF new
parasites are deposited upon posts or
boards upon which the sheep rub them
selves, and thus are ready to seize
any advantage to again locate them
selves upon other sheep, when they
in turn become centers OF affection.
Gerlach, a German authority, COM
putes that in three months a single
female scab insect may become re-
sponsible for the existence of 100000
progeny. Thus in As days after in
lection the increase from one parasite
might be 1900; in seventy-five days,
$50, 900 and in ninety days, 1,5OO, 900.
AS a matter of fact, it requires about
ninety days for the scab disease to
become we'll spread and very trouble
some after introduction into a clean
flock.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-01-01

should stick up or out, but everything
be snugly billeted. AS rule back
be snugly made long enough for a
dromedary, and girths big enough for
holes each that are never visited by
buckle or tongue. Nosebands should
have a lot of holes, close together and
be used when needful to assist biting;
at all events should fit snugly. Throat
lashes should always be quite loose.
Coupling reins should be long, with
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-01-01

Walla Walla; secretary, f. M. Roth
rock, Spokane; treasurer, l.. G. Mon
roe, Spokane. The following vice presi-
dents for counties were selected M.
G. Gray, Whitman; o. T. Cornwall,
Walla Walla; j. l.. Smith, Spokane;
Eugene Taylor, Adams; A. J. Dammon,
Kittitas; George Urquhart, Douglas;
Sam c. Kinch, Lincoln; j. r. Lambie,
Garfield; David Barclay, Columbia; o.
G. Muir, Asotin. Vice presidents for
the remaining counties of the state
will be appointed by comforting with
the prominent stockmen from each.
The convention decided to hold the
next annual convention, which will be
the fourth, in Spokane on the 18th and
18th of December, 1907.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-01-01
Good Demand for Bears.

There is great demand for young
boars, many breeders reporting that
they are entirely sold out. This indi.
Gates that shrewd buyers have placed
their orders early, and, as usual, got
the best things.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03
PROVIDE ron rHu FUTURE.

Most people who now have
wealth, influence and Independence
got their start by saving little
each week from their earnings. de.
poaltlng II In some bank whore Il
accumulated aud grew with the
interest and when they had enough
Invested Il Ia aome good business
or salty II you pursue the same
method you will win probably not
atflaenee. but 4 comfortable com
pctenee. anyway. Saving ~ the
only sure way to prosperity, The
state bank of Seattle. cor. First
and Yesler. pay 4 per cent on
savings accounts. 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03
ms and Prosecutors

- salnx % Aiassa place
.s,shls uaress. Jewels silver
- "a ne sAle dgPoali vaults
~ I'll Il perkius 4 Go. bankers.
4 szs,sx 81. Alaska huiitins
,.slts afe Of TIE bees, wod
,.sgecllsa, absolutely Tire
1879 prosf. aud heated tn
s..lssss seaisr Of tho city
.s..ss h,otAs are az ghc Disposal
\ :, ealrons Cor examination -
- u boxes and our system
- 4 lmpesslhic Tor an oae
1. ~.s,sesf 70 gaia access TO yvar
=, individual safes Saoo pee
u I'D erwart
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03
COZ PURSUITS SOLDIER.

fatrolmAn Hardin proved him
self somewhat OF a Splinter yestsr
day morning. when. In accompany.
Inc Charles Collins. wanted at Fort
lsawton for deaertion. Hardin
chased the delinquent soldier for at
least mile through the under.
hruah near the fort before the cap.
ture was effected.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03
The Situation IN a
Nutshell

n. ~ nrs' place the freight blockade last winter
-" possible 70 get goods ordered for early
.hoaid have. the would have been sold ana
iAs way ere his
|f.s We faciores shipped many cars Of goods
H. y ume, 70 insure their being ~ Seattle
49, eaied These were Of course rushed
- so are now on our hands. several weeks
e had planned on their arrival.
- space 10 our store building IS becoming
- - more limited. Nearly every day the
II y Placing some now goods on the floor
49, = solved. and each solution consists Of
- iaefe handiEa into space new occupied b.
Il. Aaa further consisting The floors
|E.'.. - sianaing on The tracks that can't be
u ii 49, r'apse there's no room IN the warehouse
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03

Lake whore the boys wero under
military rule. Captain Heeeher. of
the n, W. g.. Tacoma. acted as In
struetor this year. Only companies
from the high school Of this city
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03

aud Tacoma were In camp this
year. There was no drill for the
hppy cup. the companies being un.
able to agree on conditions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03
ar lsAvss roNlosr.

a,,fsll. chief q ne nareaa
~ ss.slenAl Republics q Amer
Il represeaied President
h ~ :, she ground breaking
49,, 's,s.slslea last saturday viii
= y swsshlng,en this evening
- ~ Y, ,ssaAlned 20 address the
Il he university today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03
cApErs RETURN FROM CAMP.

The high school cadets returned
yesterday afternoon from their
weeks stay In oamp at American
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03
,-,,lsaa Woman Hurt

..a,s lane s-lu an auto col
fAe. 1000. Ms. e Slclndicr
~ .,'...ssn woman. Vas seriously
- car vas Gus IA two and
y. sAfsvA vlolenty 10 the
|.f
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03
NEGRO SUCCESSFUL
In NORTHWEST

The Seattle Republican. leading
negro publication OF the Northwest.
Issued a special three color edition
on Saturday. handsomely put 60.
Eether. exceilently printed. aud
Withsl a great credit to the pub.
fishers.
The general tone OF the edition.
which ls IN the nature OF an annual
number. Il highly favorable 10 the
opportunities for the negro In the
northwest. where very little racial
prejudice exists.
The Republican itself u a fair
sample OF the success which negro
enterprises have cnlaycd here. lie
big edition contains many pleturea
Of successful negroes Ia all walks
" life. aud their handsome hnmes
Ssc i.ineh bucks heyaled edge.
socket flrmer ch'sal csc. fun line
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03

We often dispose 81 a loss IN five
minutes that would take five weeks
for nonresident companies Ia
handle. Washington Fire lnaur'
ance Company. toWman BLDG. 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03
How We Propose to
Cope With It

In order 70 accomplish prompt and decisive clear
anee Of great part Of the stocks in all departments
each department manager has been instructed TO so
through his stock reduce tho price Of article
10 a figure that will H. Whether merchandise Is
asoasonables or not will have no bearing when the
prices made. For instance refrgerators, gooarta
lawn mowers. etc. viii DO marked down well as
stoves blankets and other cold.weathcr merchandise
tho sole object being 20 move the goods.
The reductions on some Of the lines will. Of course
be- greater than others, depending upon the guam
titles we have to dispose Of In every department
however aBarRan" will be the watehword. The
finest merchandise In tho store Will be reduced In price
with as little regard the less expensive.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03
"rYEs" OUT TOMORROW.

"Tyee." the annual publication is.
sued by the senior class OF tho u.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03

DR. Lee barber. dentist. 200 Eitei
building Phone. haln G26G. 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03

Of W. Will make us appearances to.
morrow
The "Tyce' In addition 10 review.
ing the events Of the year at the
university will give a few slams az
the faculty and a few knocks az the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03
Olympic Market1

Cuts your bills ia half iis Pike
street. opposite tho Bon Marche.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03
Conditions Govern
ing Green Tag Sale

Only those conditions which are absolutely neeeH
aary from our standpoint are Insisted upon aud these
arc follows.
All goods sold In their present condition Sales must
be for cash. no q O. ID nor telephone orders be
filled. a.
Delivery will be M earliest convenience. Please
do risk to hold these goods for future delivery
cannot do g.
No special goods will be exchanged
Another thing worthy Of montton ~ this connection
Is tho that quantities all Of the advertised ar
tires cannot be guaranteed While there Is a stock Of
most Of the goods Il lie very possible that goods adj
vertsed AZ any pariic9i Time may be sold by the
time YOU cali The only you ehn be sure 20 get
articles you want IL 70 visit the@toro a. early a.
you can and make your selections.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03
SetlalS in Floor Coverings

~ s'' ~. sal5 Velvet capeune cat and aewed;
49,. !. .st''fs fssssst .ss.ssstsssssgof
bsr ~. ssfo Velvet carpeung cut and sewed:
teai.. !. 800 tssfsf. ttssttffttft sDof
ezss saso wilton Velvet Competing. cut aud
a. tnia fsftfss tsst. s.fs.t #AsDb
y Z ~ yard extra charge IL 80 lay those
= moor coverings.
- hsnr Other Specials in Fisof Cover.
inpa-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03

students without regard to ser. sps-
cial attention being given 10 the
lOveaiek ones. Edward J. Daily 10
the editOr1n-chlef
Huy your Hat Of r. N. Brooks
a. Co, 1891 Second Ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03


STORE rrnns mooosWr lpMRrew raousprs JUST FAST IS al
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-06-03

Ssc i.ineh nucks hesoled edge.
socket firmer ch'aei csc. FUN line
rcdaced. AZ splnnlnEs. iaia Sec
cna A. 80
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-06-21
UNFORTUNATE EVENTS.

Eleven men of the navy, compris-
ing six midshipmen and five seamen,
who left Discovery landing at the
Jamestown exposition grounds shortly
after midnight Tuesday OF a launch
of the battleship Minnesota, are miss
ing and it is believed that the launch
with the eleven men on board has
gone to the bottom of Hampton Roads.
Seventeen people were injured In a
wreck of the Oriental limited on the
Great Northern four miles west Of
Palermo, N. D. No one al killed.
Nine cars plunged down a t~wenty-foot
e%mbankment and all but the mail car
burned. The wreck was caused by a
broken rail.
Three women were burned to death
and two men seriously injured in a
fire that destroyed the four principal
houses of the Shaker settlement Of
Whitewater village, IA Harrison, o.
The Olympic theater at Chicago,
one of the largest vaudeville houses
in the West, has been destroyed by
fire. The playhouse was empty at the
time.
Mayor Grifiths of Springfield, ILL.,,
was drowned while ~endeavoring to
ford on horseback a stream of water
near that city.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-06-21
NEWS OF. NOTED PERSONS

A note of warning to the country
because Of the ~inadequacy of the land
forces of the United States was
sounded by William H. Taft, secre-
tary Of war, in a speech at Minneap-
oils. The secretary said that while
the present army was capable the fact
that there was only $4,000 ME actu-
ally under arms made its weakness
apparent at a glance.
That the national government will
be forced tc lend its credit to finance
the needs Of the railroads of tho coln-
try was The statement made by James
J. Hill in an interview at. New York.
The credit Of the railroads has been
ruinad. Re declared, and they are un-
able to barrow the funds necessary to
extend lines and buy additional equip
nlent.
Presiden: Roosevelt delivered two
speeches al the jamestown exposition
Monday, enc at the Georgia state
building and the other at the conven-
ton Of the National Editorial assocta-
ton.
Secretary OF War Taft suffered an
attack of indigestion during his visit
to ST. Par; last week and vas COM
| relied to abandon some Of his engage.
me1ts in that city.
Secretary of State Root has accept
ed the invitation of President Diaz of
Mexico to visit that country, the trip
to be made the latter part of this
summer.
Andrew Carnegie proposes to erect
| e. library in Berlin, TO which his first
donation will be 81 100000.
President Roosevelt and his family
are now al Sycamore, Hill for their
summer vacation.