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The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
The Ananias Story,

Go to church and hear the pastor. in
his pulpit large and wide. tell about
the dread disaster that o'erw helmed
the man who lied 1t was Colonel
Ananias, who in days long dead and
gone. shocked his neighbors (who were
pious) when he put the truth in pa wn.
All. he took the truth and hauled it
through the cinders and the slack. and
he slugged it, and he mauied it. and he
split 1t up the back; so some bears
came up and ate him. at the prophets
stern command, and the generations
hate him as they march adown the
land. He was cast into furnace that
was full of coal and wood. and he NUT
tered. This will learn us" for his
grammar wasn't good.) In the Red
seas depths he wallowed. with his
chariots and men, till whale came up
and swallowed him. and he felt seedy
then Let us therefore shun the fable
and the foolish. futile lie: do the best
that we are able. camp in heaven by
and by.-Emporia Gazette. e..
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The Glory Of New York,

What other city is there of like size
which matches New York in position?
1t is seaside city: the salt water
laves its feet. AS the traveller ap-
proaches it he thinks of Venice rising
from the sea or is perhaps reminded Of
ancient Tyre. which ''stood out in the
sea as a hand from wrist and Of
which the houses were impressiveiy
tall. Impressive" is not too indulgent
a word for the skyscrapers OF New
York-clean faced. simple. original and
audacious, they are characteristic of
the land and Of the people. They are
not ugly concessions to utility. but
rather grand adaptation Of architec-
ture to circumstances. The ancients.
harassed with dread of piracy. would
not have dared to build a city like New
York on the edge Of great harbor
open to the sea. It is something which
the modern world alone could have
given us.-London Spectator
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
Circus AGAIN Parades

Those who visit the Barnum & Bailey Great
est SHOW on Earth in Spokane on Aug IA, will
nave an opportunity OF seeing the greatest
parade that ever was presented by circus the
management having again established the
parade feature as part of the days exhibit
tons.
During the four years that this circus has
omitted the morning pageant al army of ar
lists and mechanics have been working day
and night in the foreign workshops Of the
circus at Stock on Trent, England, originating
ana Dulld1ng this years spectacle. Floats Of
FURNISHED gold, howdaw draperies and throne
rugs from Persia, silken banners, scarfs and
flags from the looms of China, statuary from
Itallan studios, costumes from Paris and har-
ness mounted in silver give to the parade a.
brilliancy that is dazzling
The entire world has contributed to this
pageant. Every phase of human existence is
presented; 1000 men, women and children take
part In 1t and 700 horses are employed. 1t cost
ten tlmes more money than any parade of the
past and is three times as long. 1t will be
given at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
This years company of performers is the
greatest aggregation of talent that has ever
been gathered together. 1t comes from all
parts OF the world and the acts presented dis
play great novelty, and are so varied in char
acter as to satisfy all tastes. Some of the most
noteworthy acts are those of the La Raque
sisters, OF France, who are exploiting most
daring, heart-thrilling and dangerous double
automobile somersault act called "Autos That
Pass i'll the Air." Robert Dohn, from the Black
and passengers with his teeth; the Fredianis,
of France, who do difficult acrobatc feats while
standing on running horses; Prof. Norwood,
OF England, and his trained ant eaters; the
France; the PachecO family of acrobats from
Italy, and LIE Clown Muster and his celebrated
| animal comedians from France.
In all the history OF the circus business this
Bailey circus stands out as the most wonderful
performance ever given under canvas
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
Ink Froze on the Pen.

The winter of 1854 in Europe still
holds its place as one of the most Sc
we're and remark bic on record. So
tremendous was the cold that trees
split asunder with deafening reports.
The strangest sight of all was on the
Thames. Here on more than foot
thickness of ice a thOrOughgoing town
Of streets was erected. There were
tailors' shops. butchers shops. tobac-
conists. printers and. indeed. many 9th
err businesses all being carried on as II
they had stood there for years, ,
Writing anywhere but near a large
fire was impossible. as the ink froZe In
pot and on the pen. whole barrels o!
liquids were frozen solid and wine was
sold in one pound blocks. New bread
Oh being taken out of the oven would
Immediately stiffen and become solid.
There were hundreds of deaths from
the cold, and throughout the frost the
poor suffered misera bly,. - Pearson's
Weekly.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Farm 4 City
Telephone Company, OF Davenport, Wash has
applied to the Board of County Commissioners
OF Stevens County, Washington, for franchise
giving 1t the right and power and authority to
construct. operate and maintain telephone
line, with all necessary appurtenances, along
the county roads of Stevens county, said tele-
phone line extending from Hunters nOrtherly,
through the villages OF Cedonia Clifford and
said Farm & City Telephone Company proposes
to use same are as follows: Commencing at
and running through Hunters; thence north
along the Columbia river road, through Sec
tons 7 and 6, in Township 80, Range 81, and
Sections 81 and 80, in Township 81, Range 81,
through Cedonia; thence north through Sec
tons %, p, 20, II, 16, u.s. 5. in Township 81
Township 3d. Range 81, through Clifford; thence
Daisy, in Township 80, Range 81.
That said application will come on for hear,
the 25th day of August, 1905 at the hour of
o'clock p. m, at which time objections, if any
will be heard and considered.
Dated Colville, Wash, Aug. 3rd. 1908
F.A SAVAGE, Auditor of Stevens County.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06

1t was proved centuries ago that a
crow can count up to three and no
more. l met a farmer once who said
that his corn crop had not failed In
twenty years owing to his habit OF
stringing his field. He explained:
mo crow will enter All angle formed
by two strings stretched On poles.
Illustrated this to some friends sew
eral years ago by sowing small field
in corn for fodder, protecting it by a
zigzag string running from one end to
the other. Within the angles formed
by the string not blade OF the young
crop was touched. but close without
them. at each end. the whole crop was
demolished. 4 crow is very wise
fool. and this is an effective and cheap
way Of circumventing him" - New
York Press.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
Little Great Men,

A Chinese who had long studied the
works of Confucius. who knew the
characters Of 1900 words and could
read a great part of every book that
came in his way once took it into his
head to travel into Europe. Upon his
arrival at Amsterdam his passion for
letters materially led him to book
sellers shop. and as he could speak a
little Dutch he ciyilly asked the book
seller for the works of the immortal
Xixofou. The bookseller assured him
he had never heard the book mention
ed before. Alas" cried our traveller
Ito what purpose. then. has he tasted
to death to gain Il renOwn which has
never travelled beyond the precincts Of
China - There is scarce village i'll
Europe and not one university that Is
not thus furnished with it's little great
men Oliver Goldsmith
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
Work of 4 Burmese Bud.

Instead Of coming out party as we
know it, the Burmese girls entrance
into society begins when she has her
ears pierced. As soon after this as she
feels inclined she selects a husband
and goes to live in a home Of her own.
The home Is provided by the man, but
1t becomes his wife's as soon as they
are married. All women, young and
old, are addicted to the use Of tobacco
The women seem to prefer the very
large size black cigar Often one meets
woman on the streets of a~7village
with one Of these huge cigars In her
mouth and two or three more stuck in
the holes Of each ear
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
Call for Bids

The Board of County Commissioners OF Stev-
ems County, WASH, will receive bids for pile
bridge across Skookum Greek, near Lenora
Wash. Said bridge is about l12 feet in length
16 feet in width. Piles are to be of PEAKED tam.
arack, 10 inches at small end, joists 4xl2 two
foot centers caps 12xl2, flooring 3 in y in. Ii
it. All of above to be of tamarack or fir. Rail
ing OF pine; 4x4-inch posts, Jagged to joists
Hand rail 2 in. in. and in. in. Hub
rail in. X 8 in.
Plans and notifications are on tie in the
office of the County Engineer, Colville, Wash.
Bids will be received until O'Clock a. m,
Aug. oath, 1908, and opened at said hour.
A certified check for 10 per cent OF the amount
OF the bid must accompany each bid as a guar
antee that the successful bidder will enter into
contract with the board according to the terms
of his bid, and give good and sufficient bond
to be approved by the board, for the faithful
performance of his contract.
All bids should be sealed marked "Bid fol-
Bridge" and addressed County Auditor, Col.
vile, Wash.
Right reserved to reject any or all bids.
Dated Colville, Washr July 24th, 1908.
By order of the Board of County Commits.
s1oners of Stevens County, Wash.
F. A. SAVAGE,
County Auditor and Clerk of Said Board
BY l. Ell EssEPH, Deputy. 7-30 500
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
First American Play.

The first play written by an Ameri
can produced in this country. according
to the Philadelphia Public Ledger, was
the tragedy. The Prince of Parthia,"
by Thomas Godfrey. which was
brought out at the Southwark theater
III the Quaker City in April. 1867, by
Lewis Hallam's company, the first Or
ganization of players to visit Phila-
delphia, Godfrew was an ambitious
young poet, who died at an early age
His play was above mediocrity and an
important part Of the volume of his
works published in 1865
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
Sian Language on the Curb.

Any one would imagine ali the curb
brokers in Broad street were mutes.
They use the sign language down
there now to convey quotations and
sales to their Office boys and clerks
who sit in the windows Of the offices
to catch the quotations. AS matter
of fact. some Of the brokers use the
deaf and dumb alphabet: others use
distinct signaling code Of their own.
known only to the one single house
and Its representative. Even this
however. has to be changed now and
then The brokers possess ntmble
wit, and they soon learn the secret
signs Of their competitors.-New York
Cor. Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
Indifferent,

Il can't give you an opinion on that
question" the statesman replied. be
cause it's question | pay no attention
TO- | am Indifferent to it-as indiffer-
ent AS the backswoodsman's wife.
That lady. You know. looked on while
her husband had a fierce hand to hand
tussle with a bear. and afterward she
said it was the only fight she ever
saw where she didn't care who won.' "
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
. Instruments Recorded.

The following is from the daily report
of the Stevens County Abstract Com
pany, 'Colville:
NJ NJ Sammone to Kilian Pe.nstimer,
1t 5, blk 9, Koch's add to Newport, $3.50.
NJ & F Stewart to Thomas Olsen, 1t
So, blk 8, Koch's add to Newport. 81.
J H Mcintyre to c ! Johnson, rail-
road quartz claims Nos i, 2, in Newport
mining district.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department OF the interior,
Land Office at Spokane, Wash.
June 20. 1908.
Notice Is hereby given that George Veit, OF
Homestead Entry No. 1922, for the SEX OF
Section 30, Twp. 81 N, R. "A E w. NJ, has
fled notice of intention to make final five
year proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before Sidney w. Rogers,
United States Commissioner for the Eastern
District of Washington, at Newport, Wash, on
the 18th, day of August, 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses Samuel Moon,
Marion n. Rowland, Sidney B. Siler and Ira B.
Ellis, all of Scotia Wash
70 Sc HAL j COLE. Register.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
Painful Etiquette.

The royal court Of France used to be
a great place for etiquette. Louis XIV
once caught a severe cold owing to
the fact that on his arising from his
bed one cold morning the lord of the
chamber. whose duty it was to hand
him his shirt. happened to be absent
Not one of the numerous courtiers
present had the courage to trangress
etiquette by handing the garment to
the shlvering monarch.-l.ondon Scrap
Book.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
BESSIE CORYELlE
Public Steno9rapher
OFFICE WITH A. S. SHERLOCK
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department OF the Interior,
L. S. Land Office, Spokane, Wash
OFFICE WITH A. S. SHERLOCK


L. S. Land Office, Spokane, Wash
July IA, 1908.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
died in this office by James Gibbs, con-
testant, against homestead entry No. 1854, made
August 2lst 1906, for lot l, Sec. 81, Twp. 80 N,
Range A E w. NJ, Victor Haglund. contestee
in which it is alleged that said Victor Haglund
died on or about the 18th day of November
1906; That his heirs if any have failed to Gull
tivate or improve the said land for more than
six months last past; That the address of the
heirs if any is unknown, and that said failure
as affiant believes was not due to their en-
of the United States. Said parties
are hereby notified to appear, respond and
offer evidence touching said allegation at 10
o'clock q, m. on september 18th, 1903, before
Sidney W. Rogers u s. Commissioner Eastern
District of Washington, at Newport, WASH
and that final hearing will be held at 10
O'Clock a. m. on October 7th, 1908, before the
Register and Receiver at the United States
Land Office in Spokane, Washington.
The said contestant having, in proper aft
davit, filed July IA, 1908, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice cannot be made, it is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be
given by due and proper publication.
TIC $40 Hal. J. Cole, Register
N. D. Walling, Attorney for contestant. Spo.
kane, Washington. -
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
In Good Luck

"About two years ago my father came
here from Mason City, Iowa, on visit,
SAYS O. L. Scott, Dufheld, Mich. "While
here he was taken sick with diarrhoea
and cramps. | gave him several doses
Of Chamberlains' Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and it cured him"
This remedy always cures. It is for
sale by Ellsworth's Pharmacy.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
Oeeeitful.

Men are queer animals" said the
pessimist. They are all more or less
deceitful.'
''Oh. j don't believe that replied
the optimist. Il think there are plenty
of people who strive to be honest.
know do. and ! don't give myself
credit for being any better than the
majority of men,
Then why do you ask me how my
health is every time we meet and stand
around and look bored If tell you?'
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
TIME TABLES
NEWPORT

IDAHO q WASHINGTON NORTHERN n. r.
ARRIVE.
No. $40 g. M, from Spirit Lake.
No. 2-9:20 q. m, from Spokane.
No. 104-1:30 p. M from SPOKANE.
DEPART.
No. 1OY-8:OO a. m, to Spokane.
No. 1861 80 D. m. to Spokane.
No. l-6:15 p. m, to Spokane.
No $50 p M, to Spirit Lake.
GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY
wEsTBo11ND. EASTBOUND
No.. l-5:55 q. m. NO. 2-l2:2o p m.
No: 263-%S rs am. No. 264-*7:20 p. m.
No. 3-3:W p. m. No. 4-l2:4l q. N.
sDsily except Sunday.
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Not DISAPPOINTED.

"A young friend Of mine," remarked
humorist. got married last month.
He said to me the other day:
when I married Mamie I thought
She was an angel. But he added. 4
soon found out my mistake
Disappointed? asked.
disappointed: Nit" he cried L
round she was good COOK"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
A Use For His Obituary.

A we'll meaning and conscientious
editor on being shown by the man
most Interested that the death of the
commandment was falsely reported in
his paper. apologized profusely and Of
rered to make 1t all right.
We'll print correction at once" he
said
We'll" said the man who wasn't
dead. perhaps it would be better to let
it stand. III show it to my friends
when they want to borrow money"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
Advertised Letters

List OF letters remaining uncalled for
In the Newport, Wash P. 0. to date. are
as follows:
Broderin, Jacob Blake.JS
Donner, Conrad. c F
Harris Miss Sylvia Johnston. Isaac
mluer, Eo Mitchell Harvey
Reynolds, Mrs Rof ert
When calling for the above please saw
"advertised.' R. Town. P NJ
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Permanent.

Bride of Some Months--My tempers
you say are trying.
Heat times.
Il would not have you worn out
with them. If you cared to be releas-
ed from
"Oh. no: not at all: not minute
| don't feel so even when l am cross.
I'm no ninety day volunteer enlist
ed for the war."-Iife.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior,
Land Office al Spokane, Wash.

IIILtTIUT,
Land Office al Spokane, Wash,
June lS. 1908,
Notice is hereby given that Joseph L. Har-
man, OF Camden, Wash, who, on March 3, 1904,
made Homestead Entry No. 1908. for the Ell
of sw14 and VIZ of SEA of Section-20 Township
80 n r. "A E. ". NJ, has filed notice OF inten-
ton to make final fve-year proof, to estab-
lsh claim to the land above described, before
the Register and Receiver OF the United States
Land Office, at Spokane, Wash on the Goth
day OF August 1908.
Claimant names witnesses: Carl F. Won.
hoff, Thomas Guthrie, Jacob Fischer and A. n.
Else eel, all OF Camden Wash
SO Hal j. Cole. Register.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
Goinu On.

A terrible noise of humping and
stamping came from Bob's room early
one morning.
Bobby, Bobby" called his mother
from downstairs. what is going ON
up there:"
My Shoes" replied Bob.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
DeuhIy EXCITING.

Dorothy always begins novel in
the middle
What's that for?'
why, then she has two problems
to be excited overflow the story will
end and how it will Begin
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
One Drawback.

Olive-What an Improvement It will
be If the time ever comes when eyery-
body can get d seat in the street cars
Violet-Oh. / don't know. A girl Womb
never be sure then that she was nrattv
Puck.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06

Some children act as II If wan.
constant surprise to them that their
parents had the excellent taste to pick
them out--Nantucket Inquirer and
Mirror.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
Chance.

Husband-My colleague is the most
unsuitable man ever saw. He wants
everything he sees. Wife-Can't you
Introduce our daughter to him?--Lon-
don MAIL
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STATE OF WAsHINGTON, J

STATE OF " AsH1NGTUS,
County of Stevens,
l, +. A. Savage, auditor in and for the County
of Stevens, State OF Washington, do hereby
certify that the within and foregoing is full,
true and correct copy OF an instrument Of writ
ing now recorded in my Office.
In witness whereof | have hereunto set my
hand and affixed my official seal this 3rd day OF
August, 1908. F. A. SAVAGE,
(Seal Auditor Stevens County, Wash.
So 500
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-08-06

The average mans way to economic
Is to quit spending money on one thing
ana begin to spend 1t on smother
New York Press.
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASH
INGTON, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF STEVENS.
In the Matter of the Estate of Eva Cordoba
Hail.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO FILE CLAIMS
Notice is hereby given that letters testament
airy on the estate of Eva Cordelia Hall dc
ceased, were granted to the undersigned on tn.
9th day of July, A d. 1905. by the said Superior
Court.
All persons having claims against said eslal.
are required to present them with the neces.
sary vouchers TO me at my store, on Main
street, in the Town of COlville, Stevens COUNTY
Washington, within one year after the irSl
publication OF this notice, to-wit: Within one
year after the 10th day of July, 1908, or said
claims shall be forever barred.
Dated at Coville, Wash, this 9th day of july
1908. CHARLES WILLIAM Han
40 S-U Executor
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F. O. F.. meets every Wednesday in Kelly
Hall. A. r. TIss, President.
CHAS H. LUCE. Secretary.
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GENERAL DIRECTORY

MASONIC--Newport Lodge No. IA. F. Il A NJ
meets LIST and 3rd Thursdays in Vawter'
Hall. S. w. Rogers. W NJ.
A. E Reid, Sec'y
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I. 0. o. F.-Newport Lodge, No. 1870. meets
Every Saturday night in Vawter's Hall.
J. w. AsHPAUGH, y. II.
HENRY MOVES, Secy.
d
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-01-18
PINE OF FUJl. AGED 10.
Japan Has the Oldest Man, " Eating
Bear Fat Giuea ona lie

Docs the nature faker exist in Japan
as well as IN America? Here comes
the YorodZu Choho. a reputable paper
of Toxic, with the announcement that 1t
has discovered in Kosaburo Fujimatsu,
n resident of the province of Chikugo,
the oldest man in the world.
Fujimatsu is just 10 years old. says
the YorodZu Choho in ideographs that
are childlike and bland. Fujimatsu was
born in Yamazaki. Chikugo province
He saw wars Of the feudal diamyoS,
participated in the Satsuma rebellion
and watched the reconstruction of the
empire and the establishment of the
Meiji era with the seating of the pres
ent emperor In real power at Toxic.
He was the father of seven sons, he
had eighteen grandsons and forty-six
at-great-grandsons One of his
at-great-grandsons lives with Full
matSu now.
THE old gentleman's physique is still
very good. says the Yorodzu Choho
His eyes are penetrating and his teeth
are all good. He bears up well under
his age. His record honors his name.
which is Pine OF Full"
When one of the enterprising report
ers of the Yorodzu found Fujmatsu
making a religious pilgrimage through
Shikoku in the footsteps OF the great
Buddhist disciple kobo Taishi, he asked
him how he could account for his
longevity
My great pleasure when n youth
of 80 and 40 years was TO hunt bears :"
replied the old man. II never neglected
to eat all of the bear fat l could, which
kept me always warm and healthy, so
that / did not have to wear any thick
coat in winter time. i never took
dose of medicine"
Painful as ii is to cast reflection on
the Veracity of one OF Tokios reputable
journals, the coincidence that this
hoary nature faker also hunted bears
suggests the question whether, despite
his euphonious name. Pine of FuJi
should be called by shorter and uglier
word