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The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27

at home. Mr.. Beckwith, manager for
the Northern Electric Company, is con-
sidering putting all consumers on meters
and then if possible give an all night
service. He says that it would require
the use OF so horse power to make all
night service profitable to the company
! and az there is used less than 2e horse
power with the street lights inclnded,
we are liable to be in the dark as much
as ever for some time to come.
Marie Van Tassell, who will appear
here with first-class supporting COM
pany IN repertoire of strong plays
Monday, Aug. 81, has made some not
able successes in leading roles, both
comedy and emotional, in New York
and the principal cities throughout the
country, playing all last winter in dram
ate stock in Spokane. Among the clever
people i'll support Of Miss Van Tassell is
the talented young leading man, Mr.
VIM .aSpera, late of Frohman's Empire
Theater Company, New York; Miss
Eron Boucher, who wins the hearts of
the audience at once with her dainty
ways and lively dancing; Bert Hadley,
whose clever work in both leading and
heavy roles has made him prime fav-
orite throughout the west; 0. W. Kyle,
a character actor of ability, and Chas.
Tyson, our clever juvenile man. Among
the most enjoyable features of the per-
formances are the specialties OF Earl
Genoreaux, the boy baritone and man
doln artist, and Miss Betty Windsor,
whose beautiful voice has won for her
the enviable reputation of Spokane's
sweetest singer Reserved seats on sale
at Adams Pharmacy
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
The Leaf Hoppers.

| The small insects known as leaf hop
pers may do greater damage tina n sup
posed. They are very abundant on
low growing heritage and have been
shown by Professor Osborn to bring
about a very extensive although prob
ably unnoticed injury to forage plants
in large grazing ranges in the W est as
well as in pasture lands in the east.
He shows that on an acre of pasture
land there frequently exist million
leaf hoppers and that they eat as
much if not more grass than a COW.
One of the species is responsible for the
stories of weeping trees" which are
seen in the newspapers. These in
sects in all stages of growth eject a
fluid spray, when disturbed and when
occurring abundantly on trees, il the
trees are shaken, what seems almost
like shower of rain will fall. One
of these weeping tree mysteries so
called, in Texas, some years ago,
caused much newspaper speculation
with various ridiculous explanations.
1t took brave newspaper reporter to
solve the mystery, by climbing the tree
to stigate.-Indiana Farmer.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
AIsh Priced Candies.

"A tourist was shown to a room
In a hotel in Brussels. where ne
found twenty candles stuck in cham
dexter. AS 1t was dark the attended
lighted them all; but the guest had
been in Continental hotels before and
made him put them out Immediately.
This was OF no avail, however. In
his bill next day he found them
charged, Twenty candles, 10 francs
The tourist thereupon went back
to the room and took out all the
candles, wrapped each one in paper
and put them into his pocket.
When he was about to leave the
house he found the servants drawn
UP In two lines in the hail, ten men
servants on one side, ten maid ser.
wants on the other, all smiling and
ready for the expected tip. Then he
drew out his package and distribut.
ed the candles, one to each.
"Allow me, monsieur" he said with
a bow, permit me. mad emoiselle.
THEY are very superior candles I
assure you; paid half franc apiece
for Them" and he left them all star.
Ing at the candles in their hands
like SO many altar boys. -Tit-Bits.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
'GAPDFN- FAPM and CPOpS

prices for horses the last decaae, -
1893 there were reported l3,6bo, ool
horses in the United States valued as
SSH, O74,s1a, or an agerage OF SSl:os
per head. In 1908 the live stock statls-
tics enumerate 19,992,o0o horses, ap-
praised at s1,S67, $4,000, or an aVerase
of S107.76 per head. In ten years
horses have increased6 ,326. 1893 head ana
gained in average value Slo.of. II
would take the average price OF three
horses decade ago to purchase an az
erage equine today. says DfoVers
Two elements have largely contrib
uted to higher prices for horses; one
improvement in quality and the other
the more prosperous condition OF the
country. Horses are now bred for par,
ticular purposes--heaVy class Tor dra1t
use and harness breeds for pleasure
driving. An era of1record prosperity
and increase Of na.sonal wealth have
contributed the ability to pay higher
prices for horses. Horses are bred
more for specific use than a quarter
of century ago and the higher quail
ity of individual members of any breed
governs the market value Of the AMI
mails.
Breeders are now raising horses not
from sentiment but as a commercial
proposition. Horses are produced for
industrial use and the more they APP
proximate a high standard of excel
lence the greater their commercial
value to, consumers.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
OLDEST CHURCH ORGAN
found on Island of Cortland and in
Excellent State of Preservation.

found on Island of Cortland and in
Excellent State of Preservation.
In the Baltic Sea, forty miles from
the mainland, lies the Swedish. island
Cortland, Mecca for students OF
early Gothic architecture. In Wis
by alone, the chief town of the island,
with its population OF 5000 souls.
may be studied what remains of NO
less than ten churches, some of which
date from the eleventh and twelfth
centuries. The Oldest of them is the
Church of the Holy Ghost, completed
about 1916
Prof. Hennerberg, director in Ger.
man music school. and especially In.
terested In the study of medieval
organs, visited fifty-nine churches In
Gothland, and In a little village called
5undre came upon the remnant OF
what is unquestionably the Oldest
known organ in existence. The case
alone has survived the fret of seven
centuries, the holes for pedals and
manuals are placed as in modern in.
>otl utaSAlo, anu lAoi0S OAsC Cdu SS0
the chamber for the bellows and judge
of their action; the exterior is adorn.
ed with paintings dating from about
1910.
When this ancient instrument could
no longer serve its original purpose
it was used as a sacristy and for the
safeguard of holy vessels and vest
ments was kept in careful repair,
hence it's excellent preservation to
Our day-Youth's Companion,
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
Where the Farmer Wins

The cheapest eggs, like the cheapest
butter and cheese, are made by the
man with plenty of land The farm
er who will pay due attention to care
Of his poultry and to marketing the
product need not fear the competition
Of the village lot and the city backyard.
The farmer lays out no money for
fancy buildings OR fences. His birds
forage part of their own living and
inprovefi in vigor. They find for them
selves. what the town poultry keeper
has to buy at much expense, only to
find his flock surely losing vitality af-
ter q year or two in close quarters. Yet
some farmers continue to throw away
their advantage by treating their pens
as II farm land sold at about 81
foot THUS on one farm the seventy
five pure bred hens brought in over
$500, or just about the same as the
seven cows on the farm, yet the farm
er grudged the hens the small half acre
they received out of the sixty. With
two acres set with fruit trees the hens
would have done still better and the
COWS scarcely have known the differ
ence. Anaerican Cultivator.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
AIliuator Pear Here.

One Of the novelties with which the
dealers in fruits are tempting palates
these days is the alligator pear, or
avocado, an import from South Ameri-
ca. The first thing that occurs to a
person seeing this fruit for the asst
time is to wonder why it is called an
alligator pear" or pear" at all,
for that matter. In general appear
ance It resembles far more closely a
giant green fig, its skin sprinkled
thickH with tiny black spots, to which
the qualifying half of its name may,
perhaps, be DUE.
When divided the resemblance to a
pear avnishes altogether. From the
centre is taken a black pit, as large
as an agg leaving the fruit much like
a muskmelon cut in half. The meat
is a light pink in color, and possesses
a delicate flavor suggestive of pea.
nut butter, but totally free from oili-
ness. The halves are served as they
are cut, to be peppered and sailed to
taste, with the addition of olive oil to
complete the salad.-NeW York Sun.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
Trees for Posts and Lumber.

On every farm there should be from
three to five acres Of trees planted and
cultivated for posts and lumber. On
western farms the planting should be
done in the draws where the soil is
rich and water nearest the surface. 1t
will be well enough if the grove is
planted in the pasture The trees of
course while young should be fen ced
and protected from the stock. When
the trees are beyond damage from the
stock the grove can be thrown open
and used for shade in summer and
wind break in winter.
II For posts, common hedge will prob
ably do best In the drier sections. Plant
far enough apart that the trees can
be cultivated. The trees should be
kept trimmed. Good posts will grow
bsfore the farmer realizes 1t. RussAan
mulberry will do well also. For luIn-
Der cottonwood will be the easiest
grown and as good as the farmer can
obtain for dimension stuff in erecting
farm buildings. Large quantities OF
cotton wood lumber are now being
used in building.-From the Farmer is
Home Journal.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
How / Sell Live Stock.

was a good deal Interested in the
article on the third page of the In
diana Farmer last week on How to
Sell Live Stock" by Prof Humphrey
of the Wisconsin Agricultural college,
and / want to give you my experience.
l have been advertising more or less
in three agricultural weekly papers,
but as found nearly all my sales were
made by my advertising in the Indi-
ana Farmer, / cut the other two out,
and now use yours, and occasionally
one in Illinois and Ohio. In both
hogs and sheep / generally book
enough orders to take all have in the
course of a few weeks advertising.
But don't stop my advertising tf.en.
l would prefer to write customers that
all have been booked for sale, .cd en-
close them my circulars, for the next
time / have any for sale l am always
sure to get the orders OF these disap-
begin my new advertising and 1 find
that this plan of going on for months
pays me well.
think found the philosophy of
this matter a few years ago while
spending a few days at one of the
summering lake hotels was there
about the f1rstof September and 1t was
still hot and the fishing was good. The
hotel was full Of people enjoying them
selves, and one morning at breakfast
the landlord announced that all must
get ready to leave the house, and that
dinner would be the last meal for the
season. Everybody complained and
protested, but all had to go that day.
| asked the proprietor why he closed
his house with it full of well salts
fed guests, and he replied: THAT is
the way to get them all back with
others next summer, and that if he
waited "a they had all they wanted
they would not be sure to come back.
believe that it is the good things
we can't get when we want them that
make people banker more for them.
Anyhow, people who want my pigs and
lambs for breeders and can't get them
because they write too late, are sure
to send me. an order earlier the next
season And SO / keep on advertis-
ing and answering them that they send |
orders too late as all for sale was
booked. Subscribe in the Indiana
Farmer.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
controlling Nature.

4 Every body knows that of late wears
natural forces have been wonderfully
subjected TO mans need. We are dag
IIzled Hby the spectacular achievements
Iin steam and electricity, but are like
ly 70 forset the less noisy but no less
marvellous conquest of animal and
plant life.
For example, our parents knew moth
ING Of the tomato except as a curious
ornament in the garden. Sweet corn
was hardly better than the commonest
field sorts. All oranges had Sc eds
Celery was little known and poor in
Quality. In the flower bed the map
niifiicent pansy has replaced the insig-
nlficent hearts ease, from which if
was developed, and the sweet pea in all.
ITS dainty splendor traces it's origin to
the common garden vegetable.
This progress has been made in g., ito
Iof the great tendency manifested in all
plants and animals to go back to the
original type 1t is indeed battle to
| keep strains pure and up to the stand
ara rdd they have already attained. let
alone any Improvement. The nracti.
/ eal |. results are accomplished BY man
operating largely for love Of the WORK
Rlke Luther Burbank, in California
"A and Eckford In England, as well as hy
4, tne sreat seed merchants, who are not
pfnlis' 3letearnally vigilant to hold what
\ ro'tal'npd has been gained, but have !
III tl l. stia ~ specialists backed by
issals 10 conduct new expert
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
IN Memory Of Old Hickory.

{ Of the spirit of "Old Hickory"
Ahould decide to journey to the spot
near which he entered the earthly
house Of this tabernacle in 1867 he
would hardly recognize the place, SO
great has been the change. The
Wilderness has been made to bloom
aad lii Its midst stands the thriving
kown OF Waxhaw. He would soon
Hiseovef, however, that he is not for
gotten, for a bronze tablet on the rail-
road station proclaims the fact that
near this place Andrew Jackson was
born. And Squire Henry N. McWhort.
er, who lives hard by, Is always ready
TO greet the spirit OF the great Al
drew with
welcome, dear guest and ghost"
-Waxhaw correspondence Charlotte
Observer.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
French Chemical searecrow.

According to recent experiments BY
Stanilas Tetard, a widely known
French agricu1turist, wheat and other
cereals can be protected against the
raVages Of crows, which are particu-
larry fond of the grain when it's
sprouts are just pushing above the
ground, BY treating the seeds, before
they are sown with mixture of coal
tar, petroleum and picnic acid.
This treatment, which delays the
growth Of the seed for a day or two.
but causes no damage, imparts an
-pdor which is insufferable to the
crows, but which disappears after
sprouts have attained a larger growth
when they are no longer subject to
attaek-London Globe.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
An Arctic Romance.

A pathetic tale of Esquihmau love Is
told by Lieut.. Shackleton, the leader
Of an Arctic expedition.
"a young Nquimau loved an Esqui.
mau lass, but as he had not the neces
sary number of sealskins to provide
the marriage portion required by her
father he met with no encouragement
from the stern parent. A yawninE
chasm separated the respective dwell
ings of the ardent lover and his be.
loved. which could be crossed only
by snow bridge. The youth con-
ceived a plan. He would cross the
snow bridge in the night, abduct the
girl and after recrossing destroy the
bridge and SO prevent pursuit. He
carried the plan into effect. =:
One night he crossed the bridge.
invaded the hut of his idol, seized
a sleeping bag and departed, destroy
ing the bridge after he had crossed.
Then he opened the sleeping bag and
discovered that he had abducted
not the girl, but the old man!-Glas
gov Herald
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
Milk Automa.s.

A very commendable feature has
tust been introduced into several
German schools. Automats were plac-
ed in the court yards, which, for a
small coin, deliver hot or cold milk.
First. oQe procures a cup which falls
out OF an opening and which is made
Of waterproof strong paper; then
pedal Is pressed down and the cup
is filled with pure milk at any desired
temperature. Heating Is done inside
entirely automatically by liquid fuel.
This cleansing and rinsing OF the tubes
and tanks through which the milk
runs is also effected automatically.
The success with these patented auto
mats has been very great, and they
will be installed in many more schools
of the German empire.-Municipal
Journal.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
Turtle Soup for All.

I view with unspeakable loathing
"the simple life I deem it NOR
bid recrudescence Of a bad ancestry
which ruined its digestion by surfeit
or starvation and transmitted the dis
csse to its offspring. It is the relic
of medieval mysticism and religious
indiVidualism. Of course, the fact
is that under national system there
would be champagne and turtle soup
for all the heads and gastronomic Or
gans that could stand such potent
herbs. Victor Grayson, MP, in the
Labor Leader.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08

nv limbs bloated to twice their nor
NAL size. Doctors did not help and
I was fast drifting into the hopeless
stages. | used Doan's Kidney Pills
at the critical moment and they really
saved my life."
Sold by all dealers. 50cents a box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
Truth and
Quality

appeal to the Informed in every
walk Of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing. Accor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA is the only remedy Of
known value, but one of many reasons
why it is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it cleanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any facilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as laxative, and it's component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and for sale by all leading drug
gists.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
WONDERED WHY
2 Found the Answer Was "Coffee. {"

Many pale, sickly persons wonder
for years why they have to suffer so,
and eventually discover that the drug
-caneine-in coffee is the main
cause of the trouble.
was always very fond Of coffee
and drank it every day. never had
much flesh and often wondered why /
was always so pale, thin and weak.
About five years ago my health
completely broke down and was con-
lined to my bed. My stomach was In
such condition that l could hardly
take sufficient nourishment to sus-
tain life.
During this time / was drinking
coffee, didn't think I could do with.
out 1t.
After awhile / came to the con-
clusion that coffee was hurting me,
and decided to give it up and try
Postum. I didn't like the taste of it
at first. but when it was made right
boiled until dark and rich-I soon
became very fond of it.
In one week began to feel better.
/ could eat more and sleep better. NV
sick headaches were less frequent.
and within five months l looked and
felt like new being, headache spells
entirely gone.
MY health continued to improve.
and to-day l am well and strong
weigh 14S lbs. attribute my present
health to the life-givinga qualities Of
Postum"
There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read, "The Road to
MELVILLE, in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
Kindness to C. ows.

The old COW will get up without be-
Ing kicked. You wouldn't think of
arousing the children from warm beds
with the vigorous blow from the boot.
Kindness is always as effective, or
more SO. with the COWS than with chill
dren. If farmer has kind heart in
him the COW will find it out in num-
erous Ways.-Farmers' Home journal.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
BORN 27sl B. C.

"But," cried Miss Woody, indig-
nantly, Since I declare to you that
the joke is original with me, isn't
it impudent OF you to doubt it?"
mot at ALL" replied Mr.. Chester.
field: 81 should be still more impu-
dent and ungallant to believe you
that old."-Philadelphi Press.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
Start of Alfalfa.

Alfalfa was first brought to Kansas
by the late Harrison Park man, of
Emporia. Mr.. Parkman first saw alfal-
ia growing in Chile. He brought the
seed to America and in the late seven
ties he went to Emporia to live. He
sowed alfalfa in a farm which he
bought and the plant prospered. 1t
was slow In gaining popularity in KAN
sas, but is now one of the state S most
Important forage crops.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08

disease started with
slight irregularity
and weakness and
developed into dan
gerous dropsy. I
became weak and
languid and could
do no homework.
My back ached ter
ribly. I had bear
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
! ECZEMA SEEMED INCURAHLE.
Body was Raw-Discharged from
Hospitals as Eopeless-~Cuticufa
Remedies Cured Him.

Hospitals as Representations
Remedies Cured Him.
"From the age Of three months until
fifteen years old, my son Owens life was
made intolerable by eczema in ito worst
form. In spite Of treatments the disease
gradually spread until nearly every part Of
his body was quite raw. he used to tear
himself dreadfully in his sleep and the
agony he went through Is quite beyond
words. The regimental doctor pronounced
the case hopeless. We had him In. hos.
pitfalls four tines and he was pronounced
one of the worst cases ever admitted.
From each he was discharged a. incurable.
We kept trying remedy after remedy. but
had gotten almost past hoping for 3 cure.
Six months ago we purchased get Of
Cuticura Remedies. The result was truly
marvellous and to-day he is perfectly cured.
Mrs. Lily Hedge, Camblewell Green, Eng.
land. Jan. u. 1907" III. Hg.fl
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08

I; TANTALUS IN PETTICOA1s.
I Stella--"A dreadful experience, you
Eay?"
Bella-"Yes, I saw a bargain in
shoes when had hole In my stock
ng."-New York Sun.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08
WHITE STEAMER films EYERYNHERI

Makes perfect score in all important events; Won
1907 Glidden and Hover Trophy Quaker City xan.
chine by United States and Brazilian Governments
Goes through sand, mud and mountains. Send In
names Of threem men best able to buy a good auso.
We win send you (free) choice of three works On
Automobile Development. containing the finest
highway illustrations ever printed. Write ID
THE WHITE CO.. 10 Marietta St. Atlanta, "a,
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08

Knicker-We have placed a Yoar
abroad.
Hooker Fine. Maybe can borrow
an umbrella now.-New York Sun.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08

Capudine Cures Indigestion Pains,
Belching, Sour Stomach and Heartburn
from whatever cause. It's Liquid. Eff
fects Immediately. Doctors prescribe It
10c, 25c, and soc at drug stores.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08

Orders have been posted in the
shops Of the Pennsylvania railway
system prohibiting swearing among
the men while at work.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08

Hicks Capudine Cures Nervousness,
Whether tired out, worried, overwork-
ed, or what not. 1t refreshes the brain
and nerves. It's Liquid and pleasant to
take. Toe, Csc, and soc at drug stores.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08

John R. Dickey's old reliable eye water
cures sore eyes or granulated lids. Don't
hurt, feels good; get the genuine in red box.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08

When povery comes in the door
love flies out at the window, which
proves that love also laughs at gla-
ziarS
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1908-08-08

A brute is merely man who re-
fuses to flatter woman. Hi #EEll