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The Washington times., 1908-04-17
GRANITE WHISPERS
BRUSHED STRAIGHT
MiSogynist Bachelor Stocks
Tomb With Whisky
and Cigars.

WATERBURY, Conn. april I7--Now
that ne mas the whisISers on his mOnu-
ment brushed straight, his tomb well
stocked with whisky and cigars and a
proper inscription craven on the gran
lite. Phineas Gardner Wright. Putnam's
richest aud Oldest bachelor, says he
and satisfaction.
Mr.. Wright is seventy-nine years old
and worth something over 500, Ooo. This
sum, he says. ne has accumulated by
strict attention TO details, not trying 90
know TOO much and consistently sus-
pecting all women. Following out the
program which has made him success
ful. Mr.. Wright has superintendent the
erection Of his own monument and he
had inscribed thereon: Going. but
know nor where" Under this is the
more definite information; Never beat
By man, but by woman
The Wright monument il the show
place OF the Putnam Cemetery. IL is
a solid granite block bearing on its top
bust OF the man who is 10 lie under
It. The bust il a faithful likeness. even
10 the stone whiskeFs now trimmed iD
goatee fashion. The sculptor who did
the work was an irresponsible peTsoB
with efTeminaJe ideas He parted Mr.
Nrights Whiskers at the MIDDLE in his
original work That made Mr.. Wright
angry. and Ee paid another sculptor
500 60 brdsh out the stone WhiSke ~
straight. This work brought tine total
price up ID $3.50, but Mr. Wright didn't
care.
Iu the tomb near by Mr.. Wright has
placed ample supplies Of whisky and
Cikars-
Il don want the boys WHO are bury
Ing me 10 frei too badly ne explained
Il want tEem 10 have a little something
10 keep them cheerful. Nobody can say
I'm stingy" He has also engaged the
Putnam Silver COrnet Band 10 play 81
his funeral.
Mr.. WighCs going but know not
where" has stirred up "a lot OF trDu-
Die particularly among theOlOsLans,
some Of whom nave written him
abusive letters. He is stil hale and
hi zTty-
The Washington times., 1908-04-17
ADMIRAL BALGH DEAD,
OLDEST FLAG OFFICER

RALEIGH. y. c. April 1.-THE fu-
neral Of Rear Admiral George Beal
BalCh, L. s. ", retired, who died last
night Of pneumonia, viii DE held frOm
the Naval Academy at Annapolis Mon
day. He was superintendent of the
AGA iemy from 1879 10 1881. and the fam
ily desires that the services be held ard
the interment made at that place.
Rear Admiral Balch ives a resident Of
Baltimore, and spent the winter in Raj
eigh for his health He was the Oldest
flag officer Of the United States navy
and the last of the Coterie Of naval Of
ficers which included Farregut ard other
famous fighters. He was born IN Ten
nescee IN 1871, and although a native OF
the South. cast his lot with the Union
az the outbreak Of the civil war. and
rendered valiant services all through
The conflict
The Washington times., 1908-04-17

Speaker Cannon, OF the House Of Rep
resentativeS, put his cigar at "A new
angle this morning and said few peril
neut things about American newspaper
men 10 tre party OF Japanese tourists
which stopped of at the Capital on a
trip around the world. as the guest Of a
japanese newspaper.
Il am glad to meet YOU, boys. said
enc Speaker with a smile I'VE call our
newspaper men boys. It's the highest
compliment we can pay them.
This remark was translated, and the
japanese "bovs' smiled and looked
pleasant.
speaker. collect news the way it is
done in the United States? Our boys
run around and get fake stories They
then try to get somebody TO aiurhl
them. The next day they print d con-
tradiction."
Nfotosaku Tsuchika, representing the
Tokyo Morning sun, assured the speaker
that all journalists IN Japan are hohes''
..I,or heavens sake. then. eNpSriale
yourselves said the Speaker We
nave none of your variety in the Unlteo
States"
Then the Japanese and Uncle Joe had
d good laugh.
The ffty-five curious japanese, perched
upon the seats Of two large sightseeing
autos. were objects OF unusual inter-
est in almost every section Of the city
today. The tourists. among whom are
three women. are making a trip around
the world. intent on seeing, and not
averse 20 being seen, and those who
have accompanied them for short
time viii attest 10 the thorouGhness
with which they carry out their pur-
pose.
Just before the autos rolled up 10 the
Shoreham Hotel, where the entire par
ty is stopping. Motosaku Tsuchiya- rep
Iesentative of the Tokyo Asahi, the
japanese paper which promoted the
tour, said
The main object OF our trip is 70
see something OF the world, and to
demonstrate 10 our people how Cueaply
such a tip can be made The japanese
do not travel enough. and they should
get out and see what other nations
are doing. This trip is a hurried one.
of course, as we will be away only
ninety days but it has been reveal
ton 10 our party / have been 10 the
United States before. and 1 am ac-
quainted with this wonderful country:
some of the others have not, and have
been very much impressed with your
magnificent cities and buildings.
Our party came across from san
Francisco. visiting Salt Lake City, Chi
cago. Niagara Falls. Boston, New York,
and other smaller places We have just
begun to see Washington, and will re-
main here until tomorrow night"
Tourists Are Americanized.
The tourists all seem AmertcaniZedr
but one member OF their party, Maiame
Michi NormUra, clings 20 her Oriental
dress. Madame NOrmura was one OF the
most interesting figures in the hotel
lobby this morning. prior 20 the start
for the Monument, the State, War, and
The Washington times., 1908-04-17
POLICEMAN APPEALS CASE;
REMAINED WITH ILL CHILD

J. l. Gibson, crossing policeman. ap-
;earei before the Commissioners today
on an appeal from the findings or the
police trial board by which he was
recommended for dismissal on the
charge Of absepting himself from his
beat without leave
Gibson said in defense that he went
home to his supper. and, finding has
child was ill. was detained fifteen or
twenty minutes beyond the tine allotted
to niD The COmmiSsiO 'tTs announced
I.s-.. 5acy would take the case unGer
consideration.
The Washington times., 1908-04-17
FOREIGN CROPS GOOD,
DESPITE EARLY REPORT

me DISMAL predictions made earlier
In the season. as TO the future Il EU-
Iopean crops. have not. according to 4
report from the foreign correspondents
Of the Department of Agriculture. been
FULLY realized. Conditions are much i'm
proved.
The tendency has been in the Girec-
ton Of a general equalization Of crop
conditions throughout Europe, the un-
der-average conditions in Russia es-
pecially in the case Of wheat being in
q manner Offset by over-ayerage cOndi-
tons in tEe crops of Spain, Roumania.
Bulgaria, and Turkey
The Washington times., 1908-04-17
Tourists Are Americanized.

The tourists all seem Amefcanizedr
but one member OF their party, Maiame
Michi NormUra, clings 20 her Oriental
dress. Madame NormUra was one OF the
most interesting figures in the hotel
lobby this morning. prior 20 the start
for the Monument, the State, War, and
The Washington times., 1908-04-17
BRIDE OF SIX MONTHS
DIVORCED FROM PARS0N

BRISTOL. Tenn, April I1--Mrs. Nora
Callahan GTeening. a bride Of six months,
was today granted an absolute divorce
from her husband, the Rev. J. a. Green
ing. a prominent minister Of the Metho-
dist Church South, charging desertion.
The marriage of the minister was the
society event Of last fall. GTeeEing eN-
planned he left his wife, because OF in
compatibility OF temperament He did
not oppose tho action for divorce.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-14
Train Wrecked By Elephant.

An extraordinary railroad accident
happened recently in Siam. on the
Royal State railway. between Ban
Phaji and Bangkok. Late one evening,
while rounding slight curve. a heavy
goods train, drawn by two engines.
dashed into large wild elephant
which had strayed on TO the track.
The force Of the impact was terrific,
and both the engines were overthrown,
the leading one plunging over the EN-
bankment and the second capsizing
and falling across the line. Two men
were killed and several injured, the
brake van was smashed into a shape
less mass and 13 cars were derailed
and six telescoped. The elephant was
killed and its body hurled so feet from
the track. This is the second accident
of the kind that has occurred this year
in Siam, an elephant having been
killed last February near Lapburi,
with, however, only slight damage to
the train.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-14
Left His Eyes Behind.

Carefully hide eyes on dressing.
table. Destroy all evidence. Burn
this message" When this telegram
was received at the Turin post-office
foul play was suspected. and detect.
ives at once set to work to solve the
mystery Their investigations showed
that the sender OF the telegram was
man who had lost an eye. which had
been replaced by an artificial one. He
Is engaged to be married. and SO far
has succeeded in hiding his infirmity
from his future bride. A few days ago
he stayed at the house OF his pros
pective mother-in-law, and left two re
serve glass eyes lying on the dressing
table. He remembered the eyes after
leaving, and also the fact that his
fiancee intended to visit her brother
shortly
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-14
Valuable Railroad Property.

Lackawanna is the highest priced
railroad stock In the world. The par
value Of its shares is $50 and the
price ranges between $500 and $500 A
small transaction--a hundred or few
hundred shares-causes loss or gain
OF from 10 to 40 points. The road is
owned by the Rockefellers. Stillmans
and Astors land their associatesI. and
is operated with the same foresight
that has always distinguished Stand
ard OIL. Its mileage is small; Its div.
idens are enormous. Its capital stock
IL only $26. 200, ,00S.--New York Press.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-14
mummIes from Mexican Ruins.

'Mummifed remains OF beings who
existed hundreds of years ago have
been dug up during the work OF ex.
cavating that has been going on In the
old catacombs of Guanajuato. Mexico"
said DR.. s. Burg of Baltimore. The
people whose bodies were discovered
must have lived long before the set.
tlement of the republic. and the finds
have occasioned much interest among
scientific. men. Some Of the hcdi;s
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-14
Thumb Mark Replaces Monogram.

According to Philadelphia station
er the thumb mark is taking the place
of the monogram on notepaper. The
thumb mark" says this authority, ''is
engraved in gold or silver, and has
all the value Of Bertillon mark Of
identification. Some people prefer to
have the thumb mark printed In red
or blue, but the metal colors are gen.
orally approved. 1t has several ad
vantages besides its novelty, familiar
izing ones friends with personal
sign manual which cannot easily be
duplicated. Many OF the thumb marks
are also surprisingly picturesque, and
1t is not difficult for the writer to an
mex a fresh thumb mari; In ink. and
this can be compared with the en-.
graved mark when one wants to es.
tablish the identity Of special writ
ings"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-14
Expert on Poetry Of Motion.

Sixty-ive years member OF the
ballet company OF the Royal opera
house at Berlin Is the record OF Miss
Charlotte Braun. who celebrated her
eightieth birthday recently. For
many years she was a solo dancer at
the opera, then she became an instruc-
tor in the ballet school. and for the
last ten years she has been pension.
er. but she still continues TO give in.
struction in dancing and is a recog.
sized authority on matters relating TO
the poetry OF motion.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-14

were decKed SStn Deaus anu IVORY
trinkets that were in vogue before
the coming OF the Spaniards, SO that
these people must have lived in that
part Of the country centuries ago. The
mummies were discovered under an
old cemetery while the excavations
were being made by some prospecting
miners"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-14
Denver Locals

steam double crossed" his ticket that
he lost his job at the city hall. Mr..
O'Steain has been faithful and en-
ergetic officer of the law and bears
the respect of all of his fellow officers
Chas. Jackson, the Colorado Springs
athlete, has been confined to Mercy
hospital where he was compelled to
go for appendicitis.
It's up to you to see the Big Min
strel show November 10, at East Tur-
ner Hall.
Mrs. E. A. Roscoe, who has sold out
her rooming house at 2S19 Champa
street to William Holland, will join
her husband in Kansas City, Mo-,
where they will take up their final
residence. Lawyer Ross conducted
the sale.
The Negro that was supposed to
have committed and assault on 35-
year-old tender maiden in Wray, Co
dorado, some time ago, has been ac
quilted of the charge by white jury
last week.
Geo. Scott was sentenced to the
penllentiary for term of eighteen
months, for stealing a bicycle, while
Geo. Jackson got six months for an
assault to kill.
Mrs Lillian Norwood was divorced
from ]. E. Norwood last Tuesday.
The parties were represented by Ross
and De Weese in the county court.
E. V. Cammel of Colorado Springs,
who is grand secretary of the United
Brothers of Friendship and Sisters
of the Mysterious Ten of this state,
will be in the city on the 18th and
wishes to meet all the lodges and
temples in the city.
The Taxa Art Club will meet with
Mrs. Ford next Wednesday at the
home of Mrs. Butler, 1916 East Thir-
ty-fifth avenue.
Is it good? Just ask Miss Brown
at the All-star Minstrel show.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-14
SAllpA. COLO.

The trustees and stewards of the A.
NJ e. Handy's Mission are preparing
for grand Thanksgiving dinner and
supper on Thanksgiving day Come
and bring your friends. Everyone is
welcome.
The ladies of the A. NJ. E. Mission
gave an entertainment on last Thurs
day night, for the benefit of the pas
tor, Rev. H. H. Dent, which was a
grand success.
Rev. H. H. Dent preached noble
sermon on last Sunday morning and
night, and the services were inspiring
and uplifting. Rev. Dent and wife
are winning their way into the hearts
of the people of Salida.
Services-Preaching II a. m. Sub
ject, abide With U.s." Sabbath school
3 p. M, A. C. E. l.. p. m, subject,
"a Study of Temperance Organiza-
TONS Jer. S:1-19; preaching 8 p.
m, subject. This Thing Was Not
Done in a Corner" Rev. Fl. H. Dent,
Pastor
Mrs Bruce expects to leave Salida
in few days for Denver.
Mrs. Vans little son has been very
sick
Rev. H. H. Dent was very sick last
week. but Is improving.
Mrs. Freeman Betters was sick last
week, hut is out again.
Mr.. John Conway is spending few
days in Salida.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-14
TRINIDAD, COLO, DOTS.

Rev. ]. w. Sanders made a short
visit to Trinidad last week, and spoke
to fair-sized audience last Monday
night at Grace Chapel A. M. E. church.
Rev. Sanders is a pleasing as well as
ia matter of fact speaker, and the
people of Trinidad are always glad to
hear him.
Mrs. Florence Patton has been suf-
fering with Whitlow on her right
hand, and had the misfortune to cut
her left hand. While it was not dan
gerous, it was very painful. She is
much improved at present writing.
Mrs. ]. H. Booker entertained at
dinner Sunday Rev. and Mrs. B. F.
Bates, Mrs. w. H. Prince, Miss Ma
tilda Jackson and Mr. James Harris.
Mrs. Booker is an ideal hostess and
spared no pains in making 1t pleasant
lor her guests. A quiet and enjoyable
evening was had.
The Las Animas County Sunday
School Institute was held Monday and
Tuesday, November 8 and 10, 1905
n the First Presbyterian church
(white) of this city A cordial invi-
tation was extended the pastor and
Sunday school of Grace Chapel A. NJ.
E. church and Rev. B. F. Bates, Mrs.
Bates, Mrs. Florence Patton, the sup
erintendent of our Sabbath school;
Miss Matilda Jackson and Mrs. W.
II. Prince were in attendance. Mr.. j.
H. Engle, Kansas state superintend-
ant. made very scholarly and in
structive address on the subject,
Jesus, the Great Teacher" And in
asking questions on his subject, he
showed no partially as regards to
ace or color, asking questions to. and
accepting answers from, the colored
'abbath school works as readily as
from the white. There we're many
suggestions and plans presented that
we're helpful and inspiring.
The A. C. E. League had very en-
thusiastic meeting last Sunday even
ing. A splendid program was render
I'd and each participant reflected great
credit on themselves. The paper, "The
Aim and Purpose of the A. c. e.
League" read by Mrs. Gertrude Lock
ett, was well prepared and very in
teresting, and was ably discussed by
Mrs. Jack Jordan and Rev. B. F. Bates
md others. Everybody is cordially in
Jited to come and spend an hour with
is every Sabbath evening in the dis
cussion of the various topics and
prayer and praise service.
Mr.. Moses Williams. of Hastings
| mining camp, was suddenly taken
with cramps last Friday and died His
-emains were shipped to Trinidad. The
funeral services were held from the
Trinidad undertaking parlors. He
leaves no family nor relatives.
Mrs. Hannah Bueno is indisposed
this week. We wish and hope for her
speedy recovery.
MRS. w. H. PRINCE. Reporter.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-14

Rev. ]. w. Sanders made a short
visit to Trinidad last week, and spoke
to fair-sized audience last Monday
night at Grace Chapel A. M. E. church.
Rev. Sanders is pleasing as well as
"a matter of fact speaker, and the
people of Trinidad are always glad to
hear him.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-14

steam double crossed his ticket that
he lost his job at the city hall. Mr..
O'Steain has been faithful and en-
ergetic officer of the law and bears
the respect of all of his fellow officers.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-14

Chas. Jackson, the Colorado Springs
athlete, has been confined to Mercy
hospital, where he was compelled to
go for appendicitis.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-14

Mrs. Florence Patton has been suf-
fering with Whitlow on her right
hand, and had the misfortune to cut
her left hand. While it was not dan
gerous, it was very painful. She is
much improved at present writing.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-14

Is it good? Just ask Miss Brown
at the All-star Minstrel show.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-14

The biggest and best show Of its
kind ever given in Denver-the All
star Minstrels, November 19.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-14

It's up to you to see the Big Min
streI show November 10, at East Tur-
ner Hall.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-12-17
For an Electric Railroad.

A Washington dispatch announces
that Senator Hepburn has introduced a
bill in the senate granting to the Pan
handle Electric Railroad & Power Com
pany a right-of-way for railroad
through the Kaniksu National Forest.
This is supposed to be the line that
has been surveyed between Priest Riv-
er and Priest Lake and which will be
operated by power developed from
streams in this locality. There is a
possibility that the line when built will
be extended from Priest River to New
port and then to connection with one
of the systems operating out of Spokane.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-12-17
WestmOreland NJ aple
Syrup Csc per gallon
Northern Mercantile Co,

We can furnish you with anything in
woodwork in which glass is used, such
as windows, doors, store fixtures, etc,
and are in a position to quote right
prices. Hadley Mig. Co., south side.
The case of E. B. Warmer vs. the
Fidelity Lumber Co.. for injuries re-
ceived in June, 1907, was called for trial
in Spokane on Monday, but was con.
company.
Several Spirit Lake people have been
in Newport during the past week look
ing after real estate Investments here.
Most of them were greatly pleased with
the prospects and some will remove to
Newport.
Miss Myrtle Miller has been added to
the postoffice force to assist during the
holiday rush. The amount of mail
matter now being handled at the local
o flee is much greater than at the same
period last year.
W. W. Warner, of the Sterling Silver
Lead Co., was in Newport Wednesday
on his way from Metaline to his home
in Spokane. Mr.. Warner reports the
letting of contract by the company for
IS feet of tunnel on their Lost Cabin
claim.
The First National Bank will increase
its circulation to $25 900 on the first of
the new year The additional circula-
ton will be secured by the purchase of
government bonds, which will be de-
posted with the treasurer at Washing
ton.
At the Congregational church next
Sunday morning the pastor will present
a sermon theme appropriate to the
Christmas thought. Evening sermon
theme, "No Room in the Inn" Appro-
pirate music will be rendered by the
choir. You are invited.
All parties knowing themselves in
debted to the firm of Tiss & McMorran
are hereby notified to call and settle
their accounts before Jan. !, 1909. After
that date the bills will be placed in the
hands of collector. Tiss & McMorran.
3O-2
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See Crandall for watches.


Furnished room to let. Inquire OF Mrs.
McKie. 25tf
Furnished room. for rent. South Side
Grocery, P. Il ".
Mrs. Anna Quick is still confined to
her home by illness.
Miss Jennie Pete son was a Spokane
visitor on Wednesday.
Silver Birch bottled milk and cream
on sale at Home Grocery. 3O-S
Jim McInnis went to lone Wednes-
day on business trip.
Go to Lnnd's and buy your sleighs
and cutters and save money.
Miller does undertaking. All calls
answered promptly day or night.
Now is good time to send in your
subscription to the NEWPORT MINER.
The postoffice will be open only from
9 to 10 a. m. Christmas day, Dec. rs.
Go and look at the Christmas line of
jewelry that Jerry Desart has recently
received 28tf
All the leading colors OF W. P. Fuller's
paints at $l.65 per gal. each, at Lund
Hardware Co.
Drop in to Jerry Desart's jewelry store
and look at the fine line of holiday
goods on display.
DR.. Clemmer, dentist; Spokane office,
2l7 Fernwell Building, Riverside and
Stevens street.
Attend the sale of furniture at Miller's
old stand Some fine articles for Christ
mas presents to be sold cheap.
John Fox has purchased two more
lots in Cedar Park from A. NJ. Harris.
He bought them as an investment.
Jake Krumenacher has purchased
lot on the south side from John Nc
Chung. He bought for investment.
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Miller does undertaking.

+. M. Smith and DIR. Phillips were
Spokane visitors ON Tuesday.
Frank D. Crandall for watches; all
sizes; all kinds; prices right
For high grade mems and boys shoes
60 to Gust Anderson's store.
Fine large office room for rent. In
quire First National Bank. If
Arthur Willard is confined to his
home by an attack of rheumatism.
Lund Hardware Co. can save YOU
money on ranges and heating stoves.
The finest line OF Christmas novelties
in town is on display at Desart's jewelry
store.
Carl Conradi is compelled to use
clutches on account of an injury to- his
foot caused by tight shoe.
w. H. Merritt is still confined to his
home. but is improving and hopes to be
around attending to business in a short
time.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-12-17
PHONE 80

Frank d. Crandall, expert watch
maker.
Fresh bread, pies and cakes daily at
Newport Bakery. 31-tf
Two big quarts of cranberries, Csc.
PAYNE & EaWter.
Mrs. J. G. Scott has been Spokane
visitor several days this week.
Desart is showing some very useful
holiday presents at his jewelry store.
Guy Thomas has secured position as
scaler at one of the lower river camps.
Rooms for rent for light housekeep-
ing Inquire at the South Side Grocery.
Harry Kemp has purchased the stock
and fixtures of the buffet on the steamer
Ruth