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The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-11-19
Waiting In a Doctors Anteroom.

Any one who has had to wait any
considerable length of time in doc
tors public room until the man OF
medicine was ready to receive him
will appreciate an experience Of Con-
gresham Francis w. Cushman Of
Washington state. 1t Is said the con-
gresham some time ago had occasion
to visit one Of the noted physicians at
the national capital~and was compelled
for many weary minutes to cool his
heels in an anteroom. Finally, his pa.
tience becoming exhausted, he sum-
moned an attendant, to whom he said:
Present my compliments to the doc
tor and tell him If l am not admitted
In five minutes shall get well again"
The physician found it convenient to
admit Mr.. Cushman at once.-Chicago
Post
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-11-19
In Extrcnis.

Late one night clergyman was
called out to minister to an old man
a worker upon the adjacent railway
who was supposed to be dying. The
summons was brought by another old
man, the elder brother of the stricken
one. While he was bustling about,
making preparations for departure,
the clergyman forgot momentarily the
social status Of his visitor and asked,
els he in EXTREMIST
The old man was not going to be
beaten. "Aye. he's right in, your rev.
erence" After pause he added as a
clincher: ''Clean in, poor chap Right
up to the neck sir "-Cornhill Maya
zine
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-11-19
London's Plague of W.

While noise crusade is < . ~ in
New York there is another in Lon ton
which beats it. The latest LONDON
noise is the whistle. 1t begins in the
manufacturing quarters somewhere IN
the early hours. Then comes the
whistle of the early worker-the morn
ing whistler. the metaphorical pillow
boy" who merrily takes his way. whis-
Ting as he goes, and then. day in and
day out. there is the whistle for the
cab. and the taxicab demands three
multiplied by thirty. And London has
always been held up to New York as
model Of quiet city.-New York
Tribune,
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-11-19
More Boxerism.

OF a revival of BOxerism in China
the North China Daily News says: "It
Is stated that there are a large number
Of idle persons devoting themselves to
teaching people fencing and boxing in
Chenghua, Kwangtung province. Their
teaching also consists Of making
charms by which people are supposed
to become possessed Of power to resist
sword cuts and bullets. Recently
well to do merchant. with Official rank
also, joined the society. This step be-
came known to the district magistrate
sf Chenghua and led to the mans as.
nest"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-11-19
NEWS OF OLD TOWN

Jack Furness has sold his Conquest
saloon, opposite the Newport Hotel, to
A. /. Gregory, of Spokane. Jack will
rubber around the country awhile be-
fore starting up in any kind OF business.
The sidewalk between the two towns
was covered with gore on Sunday morn
ing, as the result of tistic encounter
between a couple of FOUNDERS from the
Washington side.
Art Harris, of Bonners Ferry. was
down taking in the sights on Monday.
A. l.. Gregory, who recently purchased
the Conquest saloon, is enlarging the
building He will make the rear por-
ton of the place two stories high and
Will use the rooms for living rooms.
Things are going along pretty lively OF
late There are more strangers over
this way than for year.
The chances are that Old Town will
have modern concrete block building
within the next month. The hotel
capacity OF this side will be increased by
the new building.
n. S. Baldwin, proprietor of the New
port Hotel, was Spokane visitor on
Wednesday.
w. L. Skidmore is still checker cham
pion of the Panhandle of Idaho. He
had an interesting series with a Mr.
Johnson, of Seattle, last week and cleaned
that gentleman up in a creditable man
ner. The first two nights playing was
about a standoff, but on Sunday our
champion won six games to Johnson's
two.
Constable Newsom and Curly Mace
arrested Halle Griswold and Bert Rich
ards on Thursday. They were charged
with stealing blankets from the Mis-
souri, Chop House one day this week
They were taken before Justice Nc
Curdy and fined $25 and costs each. In
default of paying their fines they were
taken to Standpoint to lay out THEN
fines. Griswold lives at Priest River
while the other man is stranger. They
have been working for the Fidelity
Lumber Co. at their millsite ac1oss the
river.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-11-19
River News.

The steam tug Defender. belonging to
the Pend Oreille River Transportation
Co., sank at her moorings last Friday.
She is now lying partly on her side in
about 10 feet of water. The top of her
pilot house is about the only portion of
the vessel in view. The boat has been
out Of commission most of the season.
on account of the small number of mills
operating down the river. She has not
been cared for very carefully of late,
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-11-19
Learning Early.

A Sunday school teacher had been
telling her class the story of the good
Samaritan. When she asked them
what the story meant a little boy said,
"It means that when I am in trouble
my neighbors must help me."-Uni-
yersalist Leader
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-11-19
Won't FIGURES Lie?

Mrs. Hoyle-I am just twenty three.
Mrs. DOYLE don't see how you figure
1t. You were twenty-five when you
had your black silk, and you haven't
had a new dress for ten years.-New
York Press.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-11-19
Hospitality.

Mamma-Tommy. see you took two
pieces of cake instead of one, as told
you. Why did you do that? Tommy
Well, mamma. | was playing that an
other little boy was visiting me, and l
knew you wouldn't mind me giving
him pfece.-Chicago News.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-11-19
He Crowed Too Soon,

She-You'n be glad to learn, dear,
that I've got out of visiting our rela-
tives. He-Grand! Splendid! 1t hung
over me like a cloud How did you
manage It? She-Oh, I asked them
hers!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
Another Skeleton Unearthsd

Ia Porte, Ind. May SAT dawn
today Sheriff Smu'zer al d bis deputies
resumed search for bodies on the farm
of Mrs. Belle Guinness, La Por!e's arch
muid s0ss. 10 short time after worn
was started another skele on, that Of the
tenth tody uusartbed sirce Tuesday,
WIS uncovered II was impossible FOL
the diggers to determine the sex of the
victim.
Chicago, May 8 Revelations 10 con-
Of ion with the "house of horror" OPP
Grated at La Porte, Ind., by Mrs. Belle
Guinness, have caused United States Dis.
lrict Attorney Sims to issue orders fol
the arrest of every manager OF any mat
rimonial bureau operating in the Chicago
district. Several have already been taken
10 custody.
Ls Porte, Ind, May s.--SeverAl
bones OF another body we're found short
" before noon by the diPgers at work 10
the plot dj)urniug the Guinness house.
They we're taken from hole about two
feet from those found this morning.
This makes 3 bodies uncovered tOdsy
and II aimee Tuesday,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
CONGRESSIONAL.

To the Senate yesterday the Forest
Bureau section OF the agricultural ap.
preparation bill wss discussed most o.
the afternoon, Senator Depsw making 6
speech in defense of the service and
Senator Teller bitterly attacklngit.
A discussion relative TO the power oil
the president of the interstate Oommercf
Commission to allow the railroads to
increase freight rates wss precipitated
by Senator Culberson who said the In.
crease would cost the country hundreds
of millions. The proposed increases
are said to have the presidents sanction.
Senator Foraker entered with zest into
the discussion.
The postofice appropriation bill was
reported from committee In skeleton form,
with an amendment carrying the Gal
liuger subsidy extension proposition.
The House completed the sundry civil
bill which carries appropriations Of $780,
966, 369.
The principal discussion Of the day
related to the salary and wage scale to be
paid in the construction Of the Panama
canal.
The democratic fillibuster was tempo
rsrily broken when Champ CLARK in
terrupted roll call to congratulate The
speaker on his seventy-secOnd birthday
anniversary. The speaker was forced
to make speech, and on motion Of Mr..
Mason, Of Arkansas, the fIibusteriDg
motion compelling roll call was dis
pensed with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
Retirement of Rear Admiral Evans.

San Francisco, Nay S.-When the
flag of the commsndet-in-chief il, run
down from the bstlleshlp Connecticut as
the sun sinks 10 the Pacific this evening,
the long and glorious career of Rear Adj
miral Robley ID. Evans will como to an
erd.
The veteran performed his last service
todty when, In spite of his Illness and
in6rmitits he went aboard bis Hsnship
to be present with Secretary Of the
Navy Metcslf at the joint review of the
Atlantic and Pacific fleets.
1t was day of wonders for San Fran
cisco, and the Celebration and express
siOns of honor bestowed upon Rear Ad-
mirsl Evans made II day all fitting the
close of his services.
The .ear admiral expects to leave for
Washington tonight. His retirement Is
at his own request on account of Ill
health. Though his service ends today,
be will not be placed on the retired list
until August.
Rear Admiral Thomas will become
commander-in.chief of the Atlantic fleet
Sunday. He will retire at his own re-
queat on May Is, and at that time com.
maud will pass to Rear Admiral Charles
g. Sperry, now 10 command Of the fourth
division. Sperry will take the sixteen
batlleships on their voyage round the
world and will bring them Into Hsmp-
ton Roads on Wsshington's birthday
next year, where they will be received
by President Roosevelt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
na.tructIxe Bic Ia Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga, May ga disastrous
FIRE which started early today 10 the
center of the Wholesale district laid in
ruins block and half of the largest
and beat business buildings 10 the
ciy. Fifty business houses are COM
plete wreck. The loss is es.imsted at
more than 81 500, 900 and will fall most
heavily on 3. ~. Iumsnn, a wealthy
capitalist, who owns practically all Of
the buildings. From $3.50 a. N. until
7 8. m. the Hames ragged almost at will
before being finally bought under control.
The entire block bounded by Mitchell.
Madison, Forsyth and Nelson streets
was burned out, and where once stood
substantial buildings are nov only masses
of ruins aud debris. Toe block lie near
the new terminal station which was
seriot sly threatened. The Terminal
Hotel Is a total loss. ALI the guests
escs ped, however, and 80 far as known
no one was killed or seriously injured in
the fire which was the most serious
Atlanta has experienced In Jesrs. Fire.
men 10 numerous inS aices had narrow
escapes. however, tom being buried
beneath falling walls.
The fire started from so unknown Gauss
10 the big building Of the Scblesenger-
Baker Company and quickly spread 10
adjoining property. Tne failure of the
water supply at the most critical moment
has caused much criticism aud an invest
igation will be ordered by the city
authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
TOday's Telegraphic News.
0nardlng Tobacco DIstrlct.

Columbus, Ohio, May S-O4vslry
troop A Of Cleveland passed through
Columbus today ca route 10 the tobacco
district of Adams county. The troops
now in the field consist Of troop B, Of
Columbus; troop A, of Cleveland, and
company NJ, seventh regiment, o. N. G.
The Law and Order League which is the
organized opposition TO the night riders,
hasa big force of detectives at work and
many arrests are expected. As soon as
the bill sppropriating $40, 900 for the
purpose is passed tomorrow AdjutaDt
General Criich6eld will put an army Of
secret service men st work. II seems
certain that more troops will be ordered
to the field. Col. Knox, OF the Seventh
regiment, has been ordered to take COM
msnd Of all the organizations now in the
field.
Hamilton, o, May S.-Tobscco
growers are today in heat of excite
ment. A band of men, declared by
growers TO be night riders, visited this
county last night. A big tobacco shed
and G, 900 pounds tobacco were destroyed
near Sommerville. Growers have placed
their crols under armed guard. Agents
for the night riders gained admiitance
into many tobacco sheds by ruse and
are believed to bs planning new raids.
Many growers have received warnings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
THE BISHOPS ADDRESS.

Most Of yesterdays session OF the con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church in Baltimore was taken up by
the esding CT the bishops address, 1t
IS q lengthy document and 1t nqlired
more than Two hours 10 read 1t. While
q number of important questions were
discussed 10 The paper, that attracting
most attention and causing something OF
sensation was the resolution that
amendments be copbated by some spir-
itual rather than legislative means, and
that the words dancing, playing at
gamss of chance, attending theaters,
horse races, circuses, dancing partii 5, or
dancing schools" be stricken from para
graph 24S of the Book OF Discipline.
The bishops msds II plain that they
did not approve Of these ADJUSTMENTS,
but believe that the number and kind of
amusements have grown 80 great that
The question should be left to the con-
science of the people themselves, and
that the opposition Of the church to
amussments 1t regards as uDwholesome
may best be stated 10 the terms Of gen.
ersl principles. They recommended
that paragraph 248 be changed back 10
Its original wording as 1t was In 1872,
when the certain kinds Of ADJUSTMENTS
we're specified.
With shouts and cheers, the 7l5 del
ega'es pledged themselves 10 support
the bishops In an onslaught on the saloon
aud liquor traffic. Every msn, woman,
and child in the hall jumped to their
feet and cheertd wildly 10 response TO
the appeal OF the bishops for help In the
eight against the saloons contained in
the report of the bishops to the confer
ence.
A national divorce law Is advocated
to prevent CONTINUED polygamy."
Governor Hsnly, of Indiana, aud
Governor Hocb, Of Kansas. had passed
resolutions demanding that Speaker
Cannon secure the passage OF the Little
field bill.
At night the centennial anniversary
of the organization of the General ON
ference as 3 delegated body WAS observed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
Virginia News.

Rev. Alexander Stuart Gibson, son
OF Bishop Gibson, of Virginia, arrived
on Saturday 10 Aldie, where be has
taken ths parish. he Is now the guest
of Mr.. Boiling Hsxall, near Middle
burg.
Judge Adam @. Carson, associate jus
tice of the Supreme Court OF the Philip
pine Islands, he's arrived in Winchester
from Manila, and on next Tuesday even
ing will lead Miss Eleanor Barnard Con-
rad, Of that city, to the altar In Christ
Protestant Episcopsl Church.
A beautiful wedding took place near
Delsplane, Fauquier county, on Tues
dsy the 18th Of April, ct four O'Clock,
when Miss Mildred Strother and Mr..
Gulick plighted their troth to each
other. The old Cool Spring Church
Was tsstefully dressed by Mrs. Ourletl
snd other friends OF the bride.
A delegation of University OF Virgins
students was at the station at Ohsrlottes'
Vile when the presidents special ar
rived there yesterday, and the president
addressed them briefly. He referred to
the fsct that John Greenaway, q former
Virginia student, was lone OF the besl
men" In bis Rough Rider regiment.
1t was announced at the Office OF the
attorney general In Richmond. yesterday,
that the suit against B. E. Cogbi'l,
former treasurer OF Mecklenburg county,
for "a, All SO, would be siihdrawO, as
be has arranged, through bonding
company, 10 meet the deficiency chsrget
up against him after the closing Of nil
books.
A fes minutes before dying In hos
pital a. Bristol lsst night Mrs. Msxey
Peltier, who Was during the day fouot
In critical condition on the streets
confessed to having murdered two OF he
young children. She declared she hsC
put one of them TO death by hurling i
from q railroad bridge into a deep stream
drowning 1t. Three of the woman
children are nov 10 reiormstory 'choo
ct Hampton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
FRANCE Wants Explanation.

Paris, May s -The French govern
ment has a,ked Japsn to report fully re-
garding the attack by a mob which
wrecked timber factory owntd by
Ffenchmen at Limo, Japan. The re-
quts. Is 50 wGrded that the TOXIC Off
cials will understand that full expla'
nation is wanted with reparstion for the
damage. An official report from the
Miyassk project declares that the dam
sge amounts TO $50, 900. No one was
killed, 1t is stated, and the French, who
owned the factory, are either hiding 10
the mountains or have fled to KOBE. /;
is understood that the Toxic Office has
expressed regret at the occurrence, and
has assured the French government that
the sffiir will be sfied. Forty arrtss
are reported to have been made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
Postofflce Robbed.

Philadelphia, May 8.-Yeggmeu
who blew the postoffice safe at Liensrch
a small village near here early today,
secured 5000 booty and INDUCED In q
running 6gbt with pursuers, In which
scores Of shots were exchanged, gave this
region the biggest sensation it has en-
perIenced In mouths. One Uf the yeggs
was captured at Oobbs creek and gave
his name of Harry Kelly. Another
robber IVES shot by the pursuers and is
believed to be badly injured. Officers
are 10 close pursuit Of the other robbers
and 1t Is expected they will soon BIZ run
down. There were six men In the party
that robbed the postofice. The charge
of dynamite used to blow the safe was so
heavy that it wrecked the whole build
ing,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
The Thaw Case,

New York, May S.-ilIhough it Is
said that be gave his consent 10 the ar.
rangemeni, 1t is understood that Harry
Thaw Is very much disappointed at the
delay in the hearing of the habess cor.
pus proceedings to release him from
Matrawan Asylum. The decision oil
Attorney Mack that Taaw cannot be
taken out Of sill for automobile rides Is said
to have added to Thaw's dislike to the
delay which set the hearing OF the case
for Wednesday instead OF Monday. He
is said 10 be somewhat irritable and q
reputation of yesterdays scene, when he
lost his temper because the deputy
sheriff would not allow him to go on an
automobile ride planned by Harry Var
Oleaf, a Pougbkeepsie lawyer, whose
wife i, related to Thsw, 1t is said, would
moi surprise the jailers,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
POHICK.

Rev. Everard Meade, pastor Of Pc
hick Church, preached to large con-
gregstIon on Easter Sunday, when
special services for the day sere held.
The Easter Offering amounted to fifty
dollars, tTenty-seyen dollars Of which
was the children's Offering through their
Lenten boxes.
The annual vestry meeting for me
election Of vestrymen MAS held Easter
Monday. The following vestrymen and
officers were elected for The ensuing year
DR.. N. B. hewitt, T. F. Chapman, or,
VIM. NJ. hewitt, 81. Fl. Dodge, o. o.
Thompson, L. q. Rsid, B. F. hewitt,
l.. Denty, Paul Kester, and +. Elmorei
senior warden. I. +. Chapman; junior
warden, Wm. NJ. Nevitti treasurer, DR..
N. B. hewitt; assistant treasurer, VIM.
III. hewitt.
The work of restoration on the chnr cb
Is going forward slowly but surely. The
pews hsve recently been marked with
numbers and the initials OF original
owners 10 silver. The door of each re-
stored pew also besrs 81 yer plate with
the name of the person having restored
1t, and OF the person to whose memory II
was restored. Two handsome chancel
choirs modelled after the colonial pat
tern, were presented 10 the church in
time for the Easter service.
The members Of The Ladies' Associ-
alton Of Mount Vernon will attend
services In the old church May l7th.
= Fairfax Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
New York Stock Market.

New York. May S.-Thers was sharp re-
Ysrsal in speculative conditions during the
first hour, the reactionary fee ing prevailing
yesterday icing succee led by strong tone
and aggressive buying was motel in nearly
sll stocks actively traded in. Prices moSed
up sfter the opening. scoring advances eK-
teuding to over point.
The market continued strong all through
the forenoon, I'D vances made in the 6rst hour
not only being maintained but sggie sive
buying carried The upwsTf movement along
lifting many stocks again t. rev high leye s.
Union Pacific crossed l40 for the FIRST time 10
q long period. r. Il. T. wes active on rumors
that the five cent fare bill will Re vetoed
By Gov. Bughes. Commission business
showed moderate improvement. London w4a
seller OF abont 10000 shares during the
forenoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
Mexlcn,s War Throat.

Guatemala City, May 8. -Although
more political prisoners are being con-
stautly thrust into the overcrowded de-
tenlion houses, executions are continu-
ing stesdily and all the excitement at
tendant upon an abortive uprising slill
prevails, such affairs have been practi-
cslly forgotten 10 the general alarm
prevailing over what Is regarded as
Mexico's war threats. Reports are con-
stsnlly arriving as to the msssing Of
troops on the Mexican border and fears
OF an invasion are ever before the people.
The government Is uneasy, as are also
the people over the signs OF threatened
invasion, and al answer is anxiously
awaited to the request OF President
Cabrera, Ministers have been sent to
Washington to ask Mexico to explain
the presence of soldiers on the border
Col. Solorzsuo, prominent military
official, and Vincen.e eczema are the
latest reported victims OF the shooting
squad. Both were accused of psrtici-
patton 10 the recent plot against Ca
brera. General Miguel 0. BustillO, q
cop6ltn.ial agent of Honduras, also
accused, is now under the protection Of
the Mexican legation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
PARKER AGAIN IN TIE RAOEs

Information has been received 10
some exclusive democratic circles In
New York that Judge Alton B. Parker
Is preparing to announce himself, or
have his friends make the announce
ment for him, that he will be candl-
date for the nomination tefore the Dem
yer convention.
II Is thought that the friends OF Judge
Parker hope through the mere revival
OF the story of his famous "gold" tele-
gram to the convention of 1904 aud
eulOgy OF the man to center democratic
attention upon him to the end that his
nomination may be brought about If
Bryan does not dominate the convention
from the very outset.
With regard to JaJge Gray and
Others who have been named from ths
east, it is claimed they viii not be sup
ported by western democrats because
Judge Parker did support Bysn, and is
BRYAN cannot win the nomination th 5
time be might be persuaded 10 throw
hi, strength TO Parker. At oil events,
the former candidate is TO be brought
into publicity as an available mar.