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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-09-18
THE PRETzEL.
It's Simple Figure Scheme and Infinite
Possibilities of Variety.


The pretzel is one of the most re-
markable creations of the human mind
and hand. 1t stands almost alone as
an artificial product displaying the
countless varieties of form produced
by nature in the leaves of trees and
blades Of grasses. OF the millions
upon millions turned out by the pretzel
bakeries since the inception of the in
dustry it is not probable that any two
were exactly alike.
The general figure scheme of the
pretZel must have been an inspiration.
1t would have been impossible for the
human mind to conceive a scheme so
simple and yet permitting such APP
proach to infinite variation. Because
Of the peculiar shape of the pretZel its
construction is most easily described
by employing sailor mems terms. A
blight is taken in a roll of dough, and
the ends are given a half twist and
brought back upon opposite sides of
the blight. This makes the article
somewhat heart shaped. There can
have been no sentimental reason for
this shape, for there is no product of
art or nature further removed from the
realm of sentiment than is the pretzel.
The finished article looks Is if it had
been vanished and exposed to a sand
storm before the varnish dried.
The pretZel is unique as an article of
internal use. 1t cannot be classed as
food or drink. 1t is not a dessert. mol
is it a medicine. Perhaps it should be
classed as an appetizer-an appetizer
not for food. but fer drink, and therein
lies it's uniqueness. 1t is the great
thirst producer. 1t is the third of a
Sahara done up in a twist of dough.
If any n could invent something that
would quench thirst as effectively as
the pretzel can produce it his fortune
would be made.
The home Of the pretzel is Ger
many, where it is called bretzel or
pretzel, according to whether it is in
north Germany or south Germany. but
in America it is pretzel all the time,
whether in North America or South
America. The name is commonly re-
garded as being derived from words in
the Latin language meaning bracelet.
But Germans are not fond of taking
words from the Latin tongues. Per
haps the pretZel owes its name to the
fact that it is baked on a fat. board
like surface. The German word for
board is brett-Washington Post.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-09-18
An oriqinaI Oath of Allegiance.

In the old days when the Spanish
province of AragOn was a proud and
independent monarchy the people used
when choosing their king the following
singular form of election:
"We, the freedom inhabitants of the
ancient kingdom of AragOn. who are
equal to you, Don Philip. and some
thing more, elect you to be our king
on condition that you preserve to us
u rights and privileges. If in this
you should fail we own you for our
king no longer"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-09-18
By AGNES L. FREER.

~ q A NNALN
~ NE Of the sights in store for
the sailors of the American
~ feet while in the Philippines
consists in the falls of Pag-
sanjan-pronounced PaXanhan. These
falls are unique in their weird, wild
beauty, and a first view of them is
Just as much a never TO be forgotten
experience as is a first view of the
great cataract of the Niagara river.
They undoubtedly form one of the
grandest ~spectacles under the Ameri-
can flag. The pale blue wells Of water
plunging hundreds of feet down pre-
ripitouS cliffs clothed in a tangle of
giant ferns and rank tropical verdure
make a sight well worth the exertion
of an expedition into their secluded
wilds, but they are by no means the
only thing to charm the traveller upon
this most unusual journey. There is
the placid Pasig slipping softly to the
sea between its banks, burdened with
luXuriant, lazy. tropical life. There is
the Lake of Bays shining in the white
sunlight, its far away shores lifting
themselves in rounded peaks through
q mysterious, opalescent haze. And
then there are the towns and the peo-
ple-the people whom we call "our lit
tie brown brothers" seen to the great
est advantage in their inland homes,
where they have lived and showered
their open hospitality upon pilgrims to
P~agsanjan generations upon genera
lions.
When our excursion was determined
upon kilograms were sent to provincial
officials in Santa Cruz, the ''big town"
upon the way, where we were to spend
the night. This was q necessary pre-
caution because there are no hotels or
lodgings in Filipino towns and travel
ers' are always dependent upon this
hospitality of officials or friends.
We left our river landing at Manila
in a good sized launch at 8 o'clock in
the morning. The sky was overcast, so
instead of suffering all day under Il
tropical sun we were wooed to a luXu-
rious enjoyment by a soft, odorous
breeze which swept down upon us
from the palm lined shore. After pass
ing the Manila suburb of Santa Ana,
where an old Jesuit monastery lifts its
picturesque, moss covered walls against
intrusive eyes and where q long line of
old Spanish mansions half reveal them
selves in the midst of alluring tropical
gardens around the deep curve of the
rivers bank. the panorama broadens.
The banks become lined with feathery
bamboo trees, under each of which
there seems to be q "nipa hut" the
palm tEatched house Of the native,
which sits up in the air like an over
grown bird house on bamboo poles.
Native bancas (canoes), loaded with
the emerald green sacate, glided swift
ly by us. On every side there was a
vast variety of cargo. Rats of bamboo
and c%ocoanuts foated down. \ creak-
ing ferryboat for a moment intercept
ed our course. 1t was filed with ma
tives on foot and in carromatas, the
native two wheeled vehicle drawn by
ponies. Darkness fell before we reach
ed the vicinity of Santa Cruz. By flick
ering lights on a delapidated wharf
we deserted the town, but as the water
was TOO shallow to permit our ap-
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-09-18

proach our old skipper anchored some
distance off, while we listened, amazed,
to strains of "Hiawatha" and "a Hot
Time In the Old Town Tonight" which
foated out to US. We knew that meant
a genuine native welcome, with a fan
fare of drums and the accompanying
fiesta. Presently the inevitable band,
playing "Sobre las Olas," was poled
out to us on a raft prettily decorated
with palm leaves and flags and hung
with Japanese lanterns. The provin-
cial governor and several dignitaries
greeted us cordially, and once on shore
they placed is in carromatas, and we
lurched along over a rough road like
ships at sea.
An elaborate dinner was prepared for
us at the governors house, and in true
Spanish style we were told that the
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-09-18
One Point Gained,

Has that girl next door to you
still got her parlor melodeon?"
NO; she exchanged it for a cornet,
I'm glad to say"
But, gracious, if she plays the cor
net. that's worse, isn't it,"
"Not ut all. It's only half as bad.
She can't sing while she's playing the
ornet."-Philadelphia Press.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-09-18
The BED Ferns.

"Stop the auto!"
But. sir
81 think l saw some red ferns"
Better lemme keep on, boss" adj
vised the chauffeur earnestly. Them
red ferns is the local c%onstable's whisk-
ers. "-Washington Herald.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-09-18
The Open Window.

The best part OF a modern house is Its
windows. To keep these open day and
night and to make the air inside ap-
proach as nearly as possible the air
outside should be the first business of
the housekeeper.-Good Health.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-09-18
Reason Enouph,

The Butler-What makes the missus
in such a bad humor this morning?
cret last night, and she's forgotten it
London Telegraph.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-09-18
The WiIes OF Women.

There are only two possible things
that a woman can do if a man pro-
poses to her, but there are more than
100000 she can do If he doesn't
Golden Penny.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-09-18
The Two Women.

An cid offender vas introduced to Il
new county justice as John Timmins,
alias Jones. alias Smith.
''Ill try the two women first said
the justice. Bring in Alice Jones."-
Uncle Remus Magazine.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-09-18
A Precaution.

every man is the architect of his
own fortune" quoted the wise guy.
eyes. but he wants to keep solid with
the building inspectors" added the SIM
pie mug.-Philadelphia Record.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-09-18
SEPTEMBER
EXCURSION
RATES.
Visit the Old Home:

Low rate excursions to eastern
cities and resorts. Northern
Michigan, Canada, and New Eng
land, daily until September sum-
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-09-18

The web of our life Is a mingled yarn,
good and Ill Observation-Disclosures.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-09-18
See the West:

Attractive low excursion rates to
the Pacific Coast, Yellowstone
Park, Utah, Colorado, Big Horn
Mountains and the Black Hills.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1908-09-18
Low COlOniSt Rates:

Daily during September and Oc-
tober to California, Washington,
Oregon aud hundreds of inter-
mediate points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-20
Market Value of a Lease.

estimated at three times the value of the
dover right therein.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-20
OLD IRISH CUSTOMS.
Interesting Topics Discussed by the
Gaelic Society.

At meeting of the Gaelic Society last
night at Carroll Institute old Irish Gus
toms, folklore, literature and music were
the principal subjects for discussion
James Mooney: president of the society.
had charge of the entertainment. The
room was filed to the standing limit
The opening chorus. in Ga eiic, "Claragh $
Lament the composition of one of the
favOrite minister poets of the eighteenth
century. was rendered by the ladies OF
Nellie b. kelser. Later she gave the
old Scotch ballad. Annie Laurie" with
the catchy 'Low-backed Car as an
encore.
Night with the Munster Fairies telling
of the leprechaun banshee and prica
as he knew them all at home i'm Tip
perary.
Rev DR.. Thomas ]. Shahan delivered
an address on A New Library of An
cient Gaelic Literature as embodied in
the current publications of the Irish Texts
Society. established a few years ago for
the purpose of translating. editing and
publishing some portions from the rich
collections of ancient Irish manuscripts in
the libraries of Dublin, Oxford and the
continent. The lecturer gave brief speci-
men extracts from some of these writings
relating to the Cuchullin and Ossianic
epic cycles. as contained in manuscripts
dating from the twelfth century. and
made an eloquent appeal for wide
knowledge OF Gaelic literature
Prof Harry Wheaton Howard contrib
uted several piano numbers, ranging from
the we'll known popular airs of the Irish
peasantry to the classical bardic compo-
sitions of the period when Ireland stood
pre-eminent in musical culture. Among
the most characteristic and beautiful may
be noted the 'Lamentation Of Deirdre, -
preserved from pre-Christian times i'm the
north of Ireland and recorded from the
playing of the last professional harpers
i'm 1892: a "Plowman's Whistle" speci-
men of the whistling airs used to urge
on the horses when at work. and the
traditional fairy composition. "Cailin
Deas Cruidhte ma mBO."
In connection with the rendition. Mr.
Charles ~. Wead called attention TO some
of the technical characteristics of Gaelic
music, with special reference to modern
attempts at harmonzing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-20
CARDECHI LOSES HIS ROLL.
Hands Money to Fellow-Country.
man and Gets Onlv a Dollar.

The police are loking for two Italians
who are said to have stolen $s1 from
John Cardechi. another Italian. of 1921 Fl
street northeast.
Cardech1, who had labored in this coun-
try for eight years, had saved nearly 500,
which was more than enough to take him
back to Italy. He had his grip packed
and was ready to sail for his home coun-
try, where he planned to spend Christmas.
While walking along the street near 9Th
and streets northwest yesterday after
noon he stopped at fruit stand and
engaged in conversation with two Ital-
ians. He told them of his proposed trip
to Italy. whereupon the strangers also
stated they were going to Italy.
OverJoyed at the thought that he would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-20
GOOD sAMAR1TANs, THESE.
Two Well Dressed Women Aid
Negro Who Is Injured.

Two fashionably dressed young women
yesterday afternoon went to the aid OF
William Bowman colored thirty EIGHT
years of age, who was pinned beneath a
load of stone which had fallen upon him
from a wagon. They attended to the in
jured man until the ambulance of the
Emergency Hospital arrived and took him
to the hospital
Bowman was working near 9th and X
streets northwest. In trying to remove a
rock from the top of the pile in the wagon
he dislodged a number of big stones.
which fell upon him. The young women.
who were in an electric runabout, wit
messed the accident.
Promptly they stopped their machine
and went to the mans assistance. Sew
eral men aided in lifting the stones off his
body.
The feminine SamaritanS left imme-
diately after the man had been placed in
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have company while crossing the ocean,
he. at the suggestion of one of the men,
placed his money with theirs, which
amounted to S2I6. After counting the
money several times. Cardechi'S money
was returned to him. He observed that
a one-dollar bill was wrapped about the
outside. Thrusting it into his pocket he
resumed his talk with the men. until one
of them declared he had an engagement
and must leave. The other man accom-
panied him and Cardechi was left alone
Shortly after the two men had left Car
dech pulled his money from the roll in
his pocket to count it. He found but the
Single dollar bill, which was wrapped
about several pieces of scrap paper. He
walked to the second precinct station,
where he told Capt. Sullivan of his loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-20
OREGON SENATORIAL FIGHT.
Movement to Defeat Chamberlain.
Nominee. and Relieve Legislators.

PORTLAND, Ore. November aD-Tne
Union Republican Club. the most in
fiuential republican club in this state. last
night through its executive committee in
dorsed the fight that is being made
against Gov. George f. Chamberlain,
popular nominee tor United States senator.
and passed resolution indorsing the
movement TO circulate for signature
among the voters of the state documents
relieving members of the legislature who
signed the Statement No T. pledged TO
vote for Gov. Chamberlain
The resolution of the Union Republican
Club is generally considered to mean
that the fight has been taken up and will
be pressed by the republican party or
ganiZation in this state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-20
POLICEMEN PROMOTED.
Boyce Succeeds Fathers and Private
Cats Becomes Sergeant.

Maj Sylvester superintendent OF
police. has announced that Sergt John A.
Boyce of the first precinct has been trans
ferred to the second precinct to fill the
vacancy caused by the promotion of
Sergt. Colin Fathers TO acting lieutenant
and detailed at the fourth precinct. while
Private John T.. Cats of the first pre-
cinct has been promoted To acting
sergeant TO fill the vacancy caused by
Sergt Boyce's transfer. The order will
20 into effect tomorrow.
Sergt. Boyce was appointed private
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-20
Down Town===Near the Market.

August L. 1888 and was promoted to the
second class November 4. 1902. He was
appointed acting sergeant February
TO- 1900, and promoted TO sergeant July
l. 1905.
Private Cats was appointed TO the force
July 4, 1896 and was promoted to the
second class July II. 1893. and to third
class July I. 1896. During the time he
has been connected with the first pre-
cinct he has done efficient work His
work in aiding the immigration depart
ment of the United States government in
locating the aliens in this city a number
of whom were arrested by the authorities.
attracted the attention of the governme mt
officials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-20
Increased Collections Reported.

There has been an increase of $o51.J1 in
the receipts of the office of the sealer of
weights and measures for the District in
October over the corresponding month of
1907. According to the sealer's monthly
report the sum of S2.569 IL was collected
in October from the following sources:
Fees from weights and measures, $90J.95:
farmers street markets and wholesale
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-20

producers market, s627.40: Eastern mar
ket, $3.50: Georgetown market. ST.:
Western market, $3.50: rent of stands.
Eastern, 5000; Western, So29; George
town, $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-20

If YOU want work read the want col
of The Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-20

the ambulance, without disclosing their
identity.
suffering only from bruises about the
body
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-20
TO GUIDE APPRAISERS

Continued From First PaEeo
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-09-02
NOTICE OF ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that an
election will be held on Saturday,
September 18th, 1908, by the qualified
electors residing in School District
No. 16, Chouteau county, Montana for
the purpose of deciding whether the
trustees Of the said school district
shall have the privilege of using three
thousand ($3,00000) dollars, which
surplus is now in the General fund
OF said district, to assist in the con-
struction and erection Of the proposed
new school building.
Said election will be held in the
west side school building and the
polls will be open from three o'clock
!P NJ. to six o'clock P. M.
Dated: Hayre, Mont, Aug. "a, oS.
l.. K. DEVLIN,
r. A. BENTZIN,
JAS. MACKENZIE,
JAMES HOLLAND,
w. NJ. SMITH,
Trustees
e. c. CARRUTH, Clerk.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-09-02
CONVENTION AT
FORT BENTON

A democratic county convention is
hereby called to meet at the cou. t
house, Fort Benton, Chouteau county.
Montana, Saturday, Sept inter 9Th
1908, at IL O'Clock noon, for the purp-
oSa Of electing fourteen delegates to
tn" Democratic State Convention to
b" held at Anaconda, Montana, en-
tie Sth day of September, 1908, which
delegates shall also attend the Jul
dicial convention Of the Twelfth Ju-
dicial District CT Montana. to n0min-
ate n candidate for Judge If said
district, TO be held at the same line
and place as said State Convention,
Also to nominate cand dates for
county offices as follows:
Two members Of the state legis-
lature.
One county commissioner.
One county treasurer,
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-09-02

The county central committee las
adopted the following rules fer the
government Ct the equity demo-
cratic convention:
/. Delegates and alternate del2-
gates shall be democratic residents
OF the precincts which they repres-
enr.
=. IL the absence Of delegate
his alternate shall cast his vote.
- In the absence Of a dele cate
and his alternate q majority CT the
delegation from that precinct shall
be- entitled to cast the vote OF the
ahsentees
/. IN case any precinct shall be
without representation, either by
delegates Or alternates, such pre-
cincts shall not be entitled to vote
by order Of the County Democratic
Central Committee.
JOHN HARRIS, Chairman.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-09-02
6he CHURCHES


CATHOLIC-St. Jude Thaddeus church.
Communion Mass Sunday, a. M High Mass
10 a. IN. unday-School 30. N. Evening De-
votlon D. m. Daily Mass 80 a. m.
METHODIST - Morning Service AT II
o'clock. Evening Service at $ o'clock. Ep-
worth League services at o'clock. Sunday
school at II N. Prayer meeting Wednesday
at p. III.
EPISCOpAL-St. Marks Mission Morning
service with sermon, II a. m. Evening service
held every first and second Sunday each
month in Chestnut Hall) The Rector's study
will be found at Hotel Havre The ministra-
lions Of the church are at the service of all
and at any time. Rev. Leonard J, Christler.
PRESBYTERIAN Preaching al il q. NJ
Sunday-school at 1880 p. m. Y. ?. $. 9. E at
1:2O u. III. Preaching at j. m Wednesday
evening prayer meeting at .. IN, t.W Pool
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-09-02

One sheriff. 5
One county clerk and recorder.
One clerk of district court.
One county assessor.
One county attorney.
One county superintendent of
schools.
One county surveyor.
One county coroner.
One public administrator.
and for the transaction OF SUCH ether
business as may properly come before
the convention.
The representation in the con
yeation will be apportioned among
the several voting precincts OF the
county as follows:
On the basis of one delegate for
each twenty votes and fraction there
of cast for Hon. T. J. Walsh for con
gress in the election of 1905.
Primaries will be held in each yot-
ing precinct in the county on Satur-
day, August 29th, 1908, at O'CLOCK
r, NJ, at the places named below:
x,fV
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-09-02
Gixina Them Credit.

"You know" said the distinguished
oriental who manifests much curiosity,
that the Chinese discovered the art Of
printing from type thousands Of years
ago2"
YES" replied the man who was
being interv .ewed. "And incidental
ly | don't doubt that they were the
original inventors Of the interrogatio
point. Washington Star.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-09-02
Domestic Bliss.

Wife-I have about made up my
mind, John, that when | married yon
married Il fool Husband-That re-
minds me Of q remark you made just
before we were married. You remem-
Der that you said it would be hard to
find two people more alike than you
and L
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-09-02
DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION

At meeting of the democratic
state central committee held in the
city of Helena on the 18th day of
April 1908, it was ordered nat
state democratic convention be called
to meet in the city of Anaconda,
Montana at II o'clock noon, on Tues
day, September s. 1908, for The purp-
Csc Of nominating candidates for the
following offices:
Three electors OF president and vice
president of the United States.
A representative in congress.
A governor.
A lieutenant governor.
IN associate justice OF the supreme
court
a secretary Of state.
A state treasurer.
A state auditor.
An attorney general
A superintendent OF public instruct
ioa.
Three railroad commissioners. one
for two, four and six years.
Also 10 elect democratic state CEN
trail committee and chairman thereof.
The representation for the conven-
ton has been apportioned among the
SCI eral counties as follows: The ba'
sis being one delegate for each 50
votes Or major fraction thereof cast
fol- Hon. r. }. Walsh for candidate fol
congress in 1906. Also six additional
delegates at large from each county,
Irrespective Of the vote cast.
The several county central commit
tees of the democratic party III the
val ious counties Of the state viii take
such steps as may be necessary TO
hold primaries and conventions at
$, oh times and places as may be
convenient in order to comply with tn
above.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-09-02
Two Wise Ones.

The young man carefully removed
the cigars from his vest pocket md
placed them on the piano. Then he
opened his arms. But the young girl
did not f1utter to them. YOU" she
said coldly. "hayc loved before. Chi
cage Record Herald.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-09-02
FOR CLERK OF THE COURT.

desire to announce to my friends
in Chouteau county that I will be a
candidate before the republican eoun-
ty convention to be held this fall, for
the office of Clerk of the Court, sub
ject, of course to the will of the
Very respectfully,
JAS. W. HYNDMAN.