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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
A DESERT PERIL. w~
The Deadly Clear Water of the Death
 Valley Pools.


 "One of the chief dangers to travel ers in crossing such dreary and arid wastes as the far famed Death valley arises from ignorance as to the char acter of the infrequent pools of water along the route," said mining engi- ner of Denver
 'sThe tenderfoot, growing faint un- der blazing sun, will want to quench his intolerable thirst when he comes to a shallow hole whose water, clear as crystal, seems absolutely pure. He can with difficulty be restrained from drinking it by some experienced com panion, who knows that one draft will probably cause serious if not fatal illness. This water. for all its seeming purity and clearness, is loaded with arsenic. and many man has lost his life by its use.
 Cautiously enough, the only water in the desert that is safe to drink is foul looking and inhabited by bugs and snakes. When you come to muddy pool on the surfac. of which insects are disporting themselves, however re- pulsive it may be, both to the eye and palate, you may drink it with im- punity, despite its looks, as man will who is crazy with thirst produced by the burning sands and Ererciless sum-" Baltimore American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
HAD BEEN IN JAIL.
Vet It Did Not Prejudice His Standing +.~ as Witness.

as witness.
 An important case was being tried before the criminal court of the Dis trict of Columbia. An old negro was in the witness box. The district attor' ney commenced:
 What is your name"
 "John Williams. sah." Are you the John Williams who was sent to the Albany penitentiary for larceny"
 No, sah-not this John."
 Are you the John Williams who was convicted of arson and sent to the Bal timore penitentiary?"
 "No, sah." o..
 Have you ever been in any peniten- tiary"
 "Yes, sah." All eyes were now turned upon the witness. The district attorney smiled complacently and resumed: How many times have you been in the penitentiary?"
 Twice, sah." .,,ia..
 Where"
 "In Baltimore, sah."
 How long were you there the first time?"
 ,, About two hours, sah."
 How long the second timer" asked the attorney, rather crestfallen.
 "An hour. sah. I went there to whitewash a cell that was wanted for a lawyer who had robbed his client"
 The attorney sat down amid the laughter of the spectators. .--- -,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
NATURAL SOAP.
The Queer Fruit of a Tree That Grows
 In Algeria.

The Queer Fruit of Tree That Grows In Algeria. .. .., .. 1 Soap grows on trees in Algeria. The
 soap tree is ornamental and reaches a height of fifty feet. It begins to bear fruit when six years old. The wood is
 close grained, takes a good polish and i is admirably suited for furniture. The
 average income from tree is S10 to S20 a year. The composition of the ] fruit consists of nut shaped hull in
 which is a seed. In the hull exists the soapy matter in the proportion of 30 to 40 per cent of the bulk of the hull.
 The soap principle is set free by the shredding of the hull and using 1t with
 water just as if 1t were piece of soap. A beautiful lather is the result, and the cleansing qualities are such that there is no soap made by human process that can compare with them. For toilet purposes the same applies. The hull can be made into powder and the powder into cake, so as to make the use of it easier. It can also be made into a liquid for hair wash. dentifriee and various other preparations. Seeds of the Algerian soap tree have been i'm ported to the United States. and soap trees have been discovered in Florida 1 indigenous to the soil. The seed has a kernel which contains fixed oil in ev- cry respect preferable to the best i'm ported olive oil. either for eating or culinary purposes. and also for all kinds of industrial products in which the olive, oil is used. The yield in oil is twice that of the olive fruit.-Balti- more American. .,.-. t.,.s .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
Whera They Eoroot.

"Once, in the rooms of the Fabian society, overlooking the fresh green slopes of the Law Court gardens in London, I heard George Bernard Shaw express his thoughts about English public schools" said a Chicago editor. He attacked these schools. He said you learned nothing in them. He told of a young peer to whom a certain master at Eton said:
 "T am ashamed of you, unable to work out so simple problem! Your younger brother did it correctly an hour ago.
 "1 an sorry. sir the boy replied, but you must remember that my brother hasn't been at Eton as long as I have.'"-washington Star. ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
THE BUCkBOARD.
Invented in the Wear 1920 by Penn.
 sylvania Doctor.

syivania Doctor.
 Though the name "buckboarde is ap- piled to thousands of carriages, few. people know how the word came to be used.
 Back around 1920. says the American Vehicle, in explaining it. when the transportation of goods, wares and merchandise was almost entirely by wagon, a Dr. Buck, who for many years afterward was the military store keeper at Washington, was in charge of military stores CD route to army posts in the southwest.
 In east Tennessee much difficulty was experienced by reason of the rough roads, and there were frequent mis- haps, mostly from the wagons over- turning. a.--
 Dr. Buck overhauled the outfit, and, abandoning the wagon bodies. long boards were set directly on the axles or hung below, and the stores were loaded in such a manner that there were no further delays from break downs, and the stores safely reached their destinations. In special emer- gency, too, the load could be shifted or taken off in a hurry.
 The idea was probably not new, but Dr. Bucks example was followed. especially when roads were rough. and soon much hauling was done by the use of wheels, axles and boards only.
 Now we have the blackboard. both in carriage and automobile forms, con forming closely to the original idea, though few suspect the source of it. San Francisco Chronicle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
W MAYS HEADGEAR. EBE
rrcn the Primitive Cap to the Glossy
 High Hat of Today.

rrcn the Primitive Cap to the Glossy
 High Hat of Today.
 Earliest of all forms of headgear was the cap. The bat did not really come into common use till the seventeenth century. In the pzae of Charles I. the queer high su~ 4 loaf shaped hat came. into fasb' :. It was wound with rich. y .d and trimmed with feather. 'Q .ant balancing of the head was necessary to keep 1t on. The hat was taken up by the Puritans. who satis- fled their bitter consciences by discard ing the frivolous band and the wicked feather.
 Charles II. brought the French peri wig into England, and the tall hat went out to make way for low. broad brimmed thing, gorgeous with feathers and gimcracks. These broad brims be-. came broader and broader. At last 1t became necessary to turn them up. First this was done at the back, finally according to the wearer's idea. Out of this extrayagant style of head I gear grew the cooked hat. The foot men and the liveried coachmen of many European nations still wear this style of headgear. During Queen Anne's 1 time the cooked hat was the hat of the gentleman. The correct fashion was to carry it under the arm as much as possible.
 The French revolution, which took of so many heads that had worn the cooked hat, took off the cooked hat too. In its place the crescent shape became the style, partly by force. The direct ancestor of that dreadful thing, the high hat of today, was the noble and sturdy beaver. Beavers went out of fashion largely because the supply of material became exhausted.-London Answers. -t''.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
In q Bad Way.

"You seem much upset. my good man" remarked the curate. who hap pened to call when Murkie was laying down the law somewhat emphatically to his family circle.
 "Hupsetg' beloved Murkie. T should think I am hupset! Our bless cd kids just set 'isself on fire. an blowed If the missus ere ain't bin an put i'm out with my pot O beer. an me stony broke too-'-London An swers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
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Get Full weioht.

"sir," says the aggrieved customer, approaching the bookseller. T have called to express my opinion of your business methods"
 What Is wrongT deferentially ask. ed the bookseller.
 ''I bought set of Shakespeare from you last year. It weighed fourteen pounds. Yesterday I ordered dupli. cate set for my sons library. and fl only weighs thirteen pounds and nine ounces. I'd have you understand. sir, that there Is a city ordinance against short weights"
 Thoroughly hunked. the bookseller made up the shortage with seven ounces of mlseellany.-E Exchange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
Anrieu. Fer Mere.

An expert golfer he'd the misfortune 10 play a particularly vigorous stroke at the moment that a scedy wayfarer skulked across the edge of the course. The ball struck the trespasser and rendered him briefly insensible. When he recovered a five dollar bill was pressed Irto h,s hand by the grateful golfer. "Thanky. sir said the injured man after a kidding glance ct the money. ''an' when will you be plsyin' again, sirT--Argonaut ,.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
Present civino Worse Than Tipping.

The trend of the times makes itself felt in the matter of presents and present giving. In the days of our grandmothers these tokens of affection were few and far between and were marked by a stern simplicity. But we have changed all that and the up to date riot of presents means deadly drain on our bank balances.
 The tipping tax is bad enough. but the burden of countless presents can give 1t points and a beating.-London TatIer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
P.slis ov;uion

Public opinion Is a vfIi-o-the wis7. It Is here today and rone tomorrow. PubiIc o7z1is1 crucl6ed the Ch-i~t. ard fhe ee7t-rses lave co7se-aed it for It's sct. Ever si1ce that tine the pubiic hss bee7 rzefnz tiunders. committine crimes. f--zisklng the evidence of fts cza unrfsdo1 ia evsry tine and cozn- tT-Bost1n He-zd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
COMING EVENTS.

July 25-Military hall, Union City, midsummer promenade given by West Side Athletic club.
 July 31.-Rick's dancing academy. East Main street. Closing reception and dance.
 September g to 12-City hall, an- nual fair of Brooklyn Athletic club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
A Nor. Asvsnt.u.ou. Time.

"why do people always say. Kiss and make upT I thought people usu- ally were friends before they kissed"
 'cwell. you see. it's a good deal more satisfactory to kiss before the make up is put on."-Chicago News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
The sr.ks eise.

"So vnd Ell died of . snake titel whar did he git bifs-
 "Oh- tn srske didn't bite Fill Th' snake bit Tocgh TonpSias. an Toup- kins drank two quarts Q th' remedy an then shct BuL--Judee's LTbrarT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
A sinrI. Remedy.

'AIy cocoa's cold" sternly announced the gruff old gentleman to his fair waitress.
 Put your hat on" she sweetly sus- gested.-HarpeTs Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
Al,vau In Print.

DO you subscribe to the theory that Mars is fnhabitedr'
 'sNo. I don't subscribe. But buy it rvery month at the neus stsnds."- Washington Sr7r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24

Muslin Skirts with deep founce, cluster or
 tucks, rufle of blind embroidery, Mill End Sale Two styles of Skirts with hemstitched rufie, also
 hamburg trimmed, at. .... 9Sc each NOTIONS. 400 yard spools of Black Machine Silk, worth Ssc, 60 inch Tape Measures, Mill End Sale price,. 1c each 6 pair black tubular Shoe Strings, 5-4 length, stockinet and other style Dress Shields, Mill End
 Sale price. -. ... pair for DC TRIMMINGS.
 One lot of fancy Dress Trimmings in Appliques,
 Persians, in plain silk were 12 kc to DC yard, . Mill End Sale price ....... ..... DC yd POSTAL CARDS # <. .. :. 10 assorted Waterbury Postal Card Views, Mill
 End Sale price ....... ...... .-.....r..... DC BOOKS. F t ... ats e~..~~ ..... Popular Novels illustrated and in fancy bind
 ings, Lion and the Mouse, Corsican Lovers, Man of the Hour. at.. .. '. s9c each BAGS,i BELTS, ETC. ,.4 4-,. .--. White leather handled Wrist Bags, were $1 to
 s15O each, Mill End Sale price, |. 25c each Fancy Silk Gilt Leather and Steel Studded Belts assorted sizes were 15c. to $15O each, Mill Automobile shop Hat Pins, were soc to sl each |, Mill End Sale price .,.s 5c each Cuff Pins Shirt Waist Sets. Hat Pins and odd
 Jewelry, were 10c to 25c Mill End Sale price Large box Writing Paper, plain and ruled, regu-
 lar price 25c box, Mill End Sale price,. 1Oc each 12-yard pieces of Black Silk covered Featherbone, worth s150, Mill End Sale price :. 69c each GLOVES. Just received another lot of pure White Silk
 Gloves, .l6 button length the $1.50 quality,
 TOT ..a'.. ........ Ooc Also Tan and Black, all sizes G-.
 HOSIERY. .5 , .~,.... a. Womens fast black open work lace Hose, full fashioned, regular 39c quality Mill End Sale
 NEWS UNDERWEAR. Mems fine Babriggan Shirts mostly long sleeves, :.
 in sizes s6 3S, AZ, A, 46 only, regular 25c, extra special at......, 21s c Mems fine Balbriggan short or long sleeve Shirts,
 double seated Drawers, white ecru, regular =.
 DOC, extra special at.,..... ...... 33c MEMS SHIRTS. ..-.a ,,r.. .,s Mems Summer Shirts with attached collar and r.
 cuffs, sizes 14h, IS, 151 F ,16 only, others with
 attached cuffs no collars, sizes IA to IT, regu-
 lar 69c. 50c extra special at. ...... ... 25c Our new lneof Madras and Percale Negligees in medium and dark coors, IA to IT, regular 50c -
 69c, extra special at..'........... at ...s... BOG MEMS HOSE .. rf -=-.. f.s, .5- Mems fine Hose with fancy figures and stripes E mostly black grounds, regular 121ke, extra
 special at. ........s...s.. 0c, pair for 25c MEMS GUARANTEED HOSE. M All sizes, in black or tan, six pair guaranteed for a 6 months, box of pair, extra special at S1 .25 MILLINERY AT ABOUT ONE-FOURTH THE
 REGULAR PRICES. All of our Trimmed Hats that were s5, s6 and
 s7 each, Mill End Sale price. :. =. s2.9s each Trimmed Hats that were $s and s4 each, Mill,
 End Sale price ...... ....... S1.9S each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24

Fine feathefs do not always naks fine birds. sonstfnes they make It. tie roose.-Dai1zs NewE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
Adxrnsaa. of Positien. 2

"where have you been all after noonT
 "Music hzlI-pisno recftal- z "TnfenalIv tiresone. u7as1't IF -Not at an. was tte pizatz--- Chic@g7 Tribune. l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24

I'll BARGAIN OF THE SEASON IN Remember this is for one day only, SATURDAY.. 50 inch Check Suitings, 45 inch Melange Mixtures, 45 inch Cream Mohair, @< 36 inch Fancy Mohair,
 36 inch Cream Serges with black stripes, 36 inch Plads Checks and Stripes, All regular goods and sell at from 5Oc to VI yard, Mill End Sale price Saturday ..2oc yd Remnants of Black and Colored Dress Goods, Remnants of Black and Colored Silks all at............. ...:.. ......'.. ~ han ffice SILKS
 Check Louislne in black and white, 24-inch Cheney Foulards, Mill End Sale price .f.....'. 2oc va TWO SPECIAL VALUES FOR SATURDAY FROM OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT. 75 pair of White Canvas Gibson Ties and Pumps, regular prices sl25 to s2.5o, Mill End IS Sale ]. small quantity of low Shoes in A, B and c widths, regular prices s25o and ss, Mill End White Shoe Cleaner M E. $. price bottles Tor loc FOUR LOTS OF WAISTS. <.
 Broken of sizes is the reason for these \ low prices for Saturday. .s.. 4. White Lawn Waists, our regular s1 quality Mill Y White Waists in Batiste and Lawn, long and short sleeves, open front and back, all of them lace 2. trimmed, regular price $225, Mill End Sale ~. Better grade White Waists that were s2s5, Mill End Sale price ... ...,s...@... $1.05 each
 Very me waists aGe ana sad regn,sr nrees &
 
 2 s3 to s4 each Mill End Sale price -. $225 each MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. &s Since the opening day of this sale this depart ment has been busy The reason, values un- matchable else Below is a few good for Saturday: -ses'y, Children's Jumper Waists, white only, pockets and short sleeves, sizes to IA years, regular price soc Mill End Sale price 18c each Children's Rompers, sizes to years, in dark stripes, trimmed with red, regular price soc, Mill End Sale price .e 2Sc each Bunny Play Suits, to year size, regular price SOC Mill End Sale price ..... .. 39c GOWNS. FS Y& Low neck and shirt sleeve Gowns, made of good muslin with lace insertion, beading and edge, gowns worth 75c, Mill End Sale price. .... soc Gowns in fine quality, low neck and short sleeves, bntton front, hamburg insertion and lace edge, good value at $1.50, Mill End Sale price :. 9sc DRAWERS.
 Made of good muslin, open and closed tucked ts rufle, trimmed with tamburg embroidery, reg uar 39c quality, Miil End Sale price =. 25c pair Two styles of Drawers. with tucked lawn rufhe. torchon lace insertion and edge. Mill End Sale price. ....... ....'. '.,..'.. zec a par CORSET COVERS With tucked front torchon lace insertion, bead ing. lace edge, back trimmed, Mill End Sale price ....... ...... E...... ..... 3sc each SKIRTS.
 Deep lawn ruffe, clusters of tucks, foot rufhe, regular price s9c, Mill End Sale price 59c each Full length Skirts good width, deep founce, rows torchon lace insertion, lace edges Mill End Sale price ....... ....... ...... 69c each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-24
Tomorrow is the Last Day of the Big
 gest Sale That Waterbury Ever Saw.

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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-24
The Squirrels Are Out.

The fine open weather of the last few
days has brought the squirrels out.
From Pleasant Valley and other points
we hear Of their presence. This circum-
stance is generally considered a har-
binger of spring, but it can hardly be
considered so in this instance, as this is
only mid winter, with probably our
severest weather ahead of US. The tree
squirrels (the so-called squirrel of the
Palouse belongs more properly to the
gopher family, living in the ground),
comes out of his nest in the trees follow
ing a succession of warm days, and
gambols and chatters in a gleeful way,
while the little chipmunk hibernates and
never leaves his nest until spring really
comes. To the true lover of nature the
study of these little animals is most
interesting, showing that they occupy a
place in the economy OF life Of no low de-
prpe
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-24

The quarterly meeting of the Whitman
County Medical Society was held in Pa
louise Monday night. Twenty five mem
bers were present. Following the pro-
gram banquet was served. DR.. s. b.
Nelson OF the Washington State College
was toastmaster. DR.. G. p. Thomas,
DR.. f. NJ. Hilscher, DR.. f. 4. Helm OF Pa
louise, DR.. 6. l.. Gritman of Moscow,
Rev. W. E. Powell, pastor of the First
Baptist church of Palouse, and Rev. G.
W. Williams, pastor of the First
Methodist church, responded to toasts.
The next meeting of the society will be
held in Pullman in April. DR.. +. T..
Whitaker OF Palouse was elected secre-
tary treasurer TO succeed DR.. I'll. M.
Greene, resigned.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-24
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Names and Council Con-
firms Appointive Officers.
Standing Committees Are Named-- :
Users of City Water May Pay at
Stated Time or Suffer Penalty

City council met Monday night in reg
ular session, in absence of the mayor
Councilman Perrine in the chair. Pres
ent Dreifus, Davenport, Easum, Mccall
and Plummer.
Petition for another light on Mill
street was referred to street and light
committee.
City Treasurer DePledge addressed the
council, naming the First Savings &
Trust Bank as city depository.
A resolution was passed declaring the
intention OF the council to collect the
sum Of 10 cents per day from each and
every user of the city water who neglects
or refuses to pay bis water rent on or
before the Sth day of each and every
month.
1t was moved and carried that the
salary Of the health officer be fixed at
s4OO year, payable quarterly, in lieu
OF fees.
W. B. Palamountain was ordered paid
SOL % salary.
In the matter of the petition of Deegan
for the improvement of Bellinger street
it was referred to the street committee,
with the understanding that the Inland
railway company pay for the improve
ment.
Report of the chief of the fire depart
ment was filed.
Street and light committee asked for
further time to report on lighting the
city.
The mayor named the following ap-
pointive city officers, which were con-
firmed by the council:
Police iustice-I B. Doolittle.
City marshall. B. Mackay.
Policemen-W. @. McAmis and G. W.
Hickman.
Superintendent OF water works-Fred
DIR.
Superintendent Of streets Fred ,Juhnke.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-24

Chief engineer fire departmental. l..
Crawford.
Health ofiicer-W. b. Palamountain.
Deputy city clerk-Charles Bramwell.
Standing Committees.
streets and lights-A ] Easum, chair
man, W. j. Davenport, G. W. Perrine.
Fire and water-W. ]. Davenport.
chairman, b. Van Schoick, G. W. Per-
rine.
FInance-'Simon Dreifus, chairman,
Il. L Plummer, H Van Schoick.
Judiciary-G. W. Perrine, chairman,
Simon Dreifus, w. J. Davenport.
Health and police-H. Van Schoick.
chairman, A. j. Easum, W. S. Mccall.
Printing-W. S. Mccall, chairman, III.
u. Plummer, Simon Dreifus.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-24
HUGE MOUNTAIN LION
lnvades Heart of PaIouse C0un-
try and Feeds on Pork.
Scores of Nimrods, With Dogs,
Seek to Capture Big Cat More
Excitement Than a Circus.

A mountain lion has been playing
pranks with the people of this end of the
Palouse. The general impression was
that it was a cougar, and in the reports
sent out and in talks about the animal
it was so called. But there is as much
distinction between a mountain lion and
a cougar or panther as there is between
a lynx and a wild cat. While they all
belong to the cat species the lion is
larger, more powerful and ferocious than
the cougar, and can be distinguished by
a heavy neck and light name, which
probably first suggested the thought Of
California in the early days the noun
tain lion, along with the grizzly bear,
was a numerous animal" his habitat
being the Sierra Nevada mountains,
where he laid the story for many hunt
ing adventure in those days.
Our people have been all agog for
several days over the visits of big cat
at the Lewis Cochran farm, six miles
northeast of Colfax, near Glenwood sta.
ton Traces of the animal were first
discovered last Friday morning when
six pigs we're found dead in the pen, hav
ing been slaughtered by him. Subse
quentIy Mrs. Cochran heard a commo-
tiOn in the pen among the rOOters and
caught him in the act of killing one
Mr.. Cochran not being at home she
gathered in the children and telephoned
for Sam Crumbaker, a neighbOr, to come
to her assistance. Having only a %
rife he did not deem it advisable to
shoot and wound the animal, so let it
go. Saturday night it killed calf be-
longing to Crumbaker Monday even
ing, about O'Clock, it was at the
Cochran farm again, killing another pig
and wounding q dog, which ventured too
close. The Cochrans did not deem it ad-
visable to leave the house, as it was
dark and the movements of the lion
were uncertain. George Cochran was ia
town Tuesday morning and said the