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The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
CHOICE MISCELLANY
The Human Catalogue.

Speaking Of the late AinsWorth Il.
Snofford. the veteran librarian OF con-
gress. a man who met him only once
said: ~ was in Washington in the
last year of Grants second term and
there met Richard Mccormick and
Herman Bendell, governor and super
intendent of Indian affairs respective
", who were in the Congressional IL
brary killing time before going to the
White House, where they had an ap-
pointment with the president. Before
leaving on their mission the governor
presented me to Mr.. Spofford and In
an aside told me of the mans remark
able memory. He sat at desk which
looked like a monument OF hopeless
confusion, Uttered as it was with
books, pamphlets, manuscripts and pa
per of all kinds. He entertained me
while he read proof and within half
an hour told as many people where
they might find books which they had
sought in vain. Every few moments
while sitting at his desk l saw ex-
hibitions of his knowledge Of the i'm
properly catalogued and imperfectly
housed collection of books over which
he presided and thought that he mer-
tied the title which Mccormick had
bestowed upon him of the living cata-
logue'"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08

'"The worst of the two" a phrase
which was good enough for Robert
Louis Stevenson, nobody but a purist
grammarian has any right to object
to, says Professor Lounsbury of Yale
in Harper's Magazine From the four
teenth century on, contends this critic,
through the writings of such masters
as Spenser, Shakespeare, Milton, Rich
ardson and Fielding, DR.. Johnson,
Jane Austen, Irving, Thackeray and
others the superlative form in compar-
1sons of two has had constant use.
So with phrase like my dearest
friend" or my dearest Mary" which
the purist would say implies a num-
Der Of friends or Marys, Professor
Lounsbury points out that dearest can
ciso mean very or especially dear.
Many an oyerburdened brain will find
relief in knowing that a scholar may
oppose a stickler. And may the best
man win!
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
Was Forced to Come to Time

Chas. kettlesOn was arrested at New
port, Idaho, last week by Constable
Newsome, charged with obtaining money
under false pretenses. He was taken to
Standpoint and given hearing before
Justice Costello. Some time before he
asked Newport business man to cash
a draft for a certificate of deposit he
held on a Spokane bank. The accom-
mediation was granted, but the endorse
ment was of such a character that the
Spokane bank returned the paper for
proper endorsement. This at first ket-
tleson refused to do, but finally did so,
after abou: $35 in costs had been accu-
INFLATED, which he was forced to pay.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
Before Taking and After.

If any one be ON the lookout for a
new and not too arduous profession,
here is one hailing from Paris. A GER
tain vagabond, noticeable for his thin
ness, was recently arrested for some
minor o6fense.
On being questioned he said he was
SITTER for corpulence." Explanation
being called for, he protested that he
was employed by the proprietor of a
certain cure for corpulence fhe name
Of which he gave to sit for his photo
graph. In one, subsequently labeled
Before taking so-and-so,," he wore be-
meath his clothes suit of thin india
rubber distended with air. In the
next two photographs to be entitled re-
spectively After one month" and
After two MONTHS" the india rubber
suit was proportionately Debated, while
for the last photograph Of all, to be
called Cured" it was altogether dis
pensed with.-Exchange,
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
VOLTS Landing

Mr. Boiler is cutting the second crop
of clover from his orchard tract. 1t is
very heavy.
A. NJ. Harris was down this way with
a prospective ranch buyer on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. G.. NJ Talmadge are
visiting at the May ranch.
There is considerable travel over the
new cutoff road, although it is not yet
completed. The road will be consider
able shorter than the road by Boiler
hill.
Somebody swiped a nice bunch OF
cable from the Wolf ranch the other
day. 1t tloated off in boat. We have
been expecting to see it float back be-
fore this. The best way out of it is for
the party who took it to return it very
suddenly and save further entangle-
mentS
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
JIMMiE'S BEAUTIFUL DREAM.

When Jimmie's turn had come to bat
He heard a mighty shout
The bases were all nicely filled,
And not man was out
Jim gave the plate sounding whack
And caught the pitchers eye.
The pitcher turned all sorts of shapes.
Then let the spit ball fly.
Jim swung the bat with giant force
And hit the ball just right
You should have seen it split the air
And disappear from sight
Then Jimmie started for his run
He flew just like bird
But when he tumbled out of bed
He hadn't got to third.
-Yonkers Statesman.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
To Give a Recital.

The Simon Piano Co., of Spokane.
will give benefit recital at the Con-
gregational church on Thursday even
ing, Oct. Goth for the benefit of the or
gan fund Of the local church. Some of
Spokane's best musical artists will ap-
pear on this program, among them L. S.
Roberts pipe organist and manager Of
the Simon Piano Co.; II. w. Newton,
tenor: Carl Guissen, violinist and cello
player. 1t will be rare opportunity
for our people to hear a good musical
program.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
Good Deeds Shine BRIGHT

and good deed to valuable property
should bring brightness into any wo-
mans face. Every woman ought to try
and own her own home-it will make
her all the more attractive and winnable
when CHE" comes looking for her. 1t
is an independent feeling anyway, and l
can coach the ladies into how to buy
valuable property on easy terms at low
prices. See me and hear my advice.
A. M. Harris, Newport, Wash.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
Risky Thefts.

A case of retributive justice, as far
as it goes, is reported from Paris. An
attendant at the Andral hospital, where
physiological investigations are being
made, discovered that dozen rabbits
had been stolen from their hutches.
The loss of the rabbits themselves was
not source Of trouble to the authori-
ties. but the fact that they had been
inoculated with various germs has had
a disturbing effect. 1t is known that
the rabbits had all been inoculated.
and several Of them were tuberculous
or typhoid subjects. The police lost
no time in warning the thieves Of the
dangerous nature of their "swag," but
none of the rabbits was returned.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
Basis For His Vanity.

Il can't help feeling complimented,
you know said the Englishman,
when look around at the names of
these New York hotels and apartment
houses. You see what l mean? They
are so loyal to the English, you under
stand. When all is said and done most
OF the principal New York hostelries.
upon my word, have the names of
English royalties. There are the Vic
toria hotel, the Prince George hotel.
the Prince Albert apartments and the
queen Regent fats. Really I could
keep on all day. do you know, emu
merating. Do you catch on to my
meaning?-New York Press.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
MeteoroIooicaI,

Little Carleton was child of the
south, having been born in Mexico, and
lived there until he came to "the
States" with his parents when four or
five years of age. But, though unac-
quainted with the American climate,
he had been brought up on good Ameri-
can customs and foodstuffs. The first
sight Of snow excited him greatly. Aft
err looking out of the window earnestly
he turned and exclaimed:
ooh Aunt Betty, see the popped rain
s.'-Woman's Home Companion.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08

Undoubtedly the most wonderful
record ever made. by a salmon hatch
cry is that of Fortmann. In the sea-
son of 1866 this hatchery took g.
$4,000 eggs of Alaska red, the most
important salmon of northern waters
and in the spring of 1906 liberated
67,643, 900 young salmon in the Naha
stream, Alaska, on which it is located,
the loss being only 1,O72OOO, or 1.5
per cent. By natural propagation the
loss on the same number Of eggs
would have been about 80 per cent, or,
in other words, of the 100000 salm-
Oh fry only about $4,000 would
have been successfully Matched into
young acknowledging Magazine.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
Notice
october :. 1908.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
J. G. Flynn is hereby authorized to
take exclusive possession of and manage
the property of the Northern Electric
Co.. situated at Newport, Wash, and he
is hereby authorized to collect all bills
due the company and receipt the same.
NORTHERN ELECTRIC Co.
ALEX NJ WINSTON, President.
MYRoN A. FOLSOM, Secretary.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08

Dictionary Of Misinformation.
Aviator-An aeronaut before he drops
on something hard.
Cheese-Hard hearted milk.
Dumb WATERMAN automatic waiter.
Deaf Waiter-One who hasn't been
tipped.
Icicle-A twenty cent piece Of ice.
Icicles-Word exchanged between
Parsons and Hughes.
Milk-A white liquid usually found
on your doorstep by some one up ear
lier than you.
Milk Punch-A drink the COW would
never recognize.-Wex Jones in New
York American.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
A Land Of Reaaars.

According to Richard Croker, it is
American money which seems to be
keeping Egypt going 'Two-thirds of
the visitors" says Mr.. Croker, IT met
all around came from America, and
they represented all parts of the
states. They provide the people with
hTlng not only in the hotels, but in
the streets. | never saw such people
Tor begging. As soon as an Egyptian
child is born it seems to ask for back
sneesh. and Egyptians are looking for
money all the time" ~
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
The Strind to Il.

"Why did you refuse me just now,
dear?" said he.
II wanted to see how you would
act" said she.
"But I might have gone without
waiting for an explanation" said he.
Harper's Weekly
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
Real Dancer,

There is the danger signal out on
those ropes" warned the life guard.
"And is it really dangerous out
there" asked the bashful youth in the
oriole bathing suit
well, l should say so! Sixteen
summer girls have proposed to young
men out there during the past month.
It is leap year, you know"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
Would BE an Objection.

"Does your wife play bridge whistw
Il don't know" answered Mr.. Meek
ton. "But 1 don't think so. I under
stand there are times in the game
when you have to keep quiet and let
your partner play your hand. I'm sure
that wouldn't suit Henrietta. wash
fngton Star.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
For Sale

One team gray geldings, age and g.,
weight 2450, perfectly sound, gentle and
true pullers; l set harness; nearly
new 81 Winona wagon with good box,
with several other useful articles; COM
plete outfit 1925. H. &. Hunt. l9-tf
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
ONLY = Would Be,

Priscilla-There goes that naughty
Mrs. Van Horn. She claims to be a
prominent woman.
Penelope Pooh Why,
she cannot boast of even one camera
being smashed when she appears in
public.-Houston Post
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
ReaSsured,

good evening"" said the young
man, who had come to speak to the
girls father.
Good evening"" replied the old gen
tleman. "You look little nervous.
How do you feel?"
"Flattered,'' replied the young man.
II was afraid I looked scared to
death. minneapolis Journal
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
Economy.

whats the matter with the man
ager?"
Another one of his fits of economy.
Two fakes of paper snow blew off into
the orchestra, and he's roasting the
property Boston Globe.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
In the Future,

Don't be foolish about it." exclaim-
ed the young bride. He's merely an
old fame of mine'
Indeed" cried her aged but wealthy
husband. 81 suppose you dream of his
tender advances yet"
NO" she replied, with a far away
look, mot yet" - Catholic Standard
and Times.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
Possibilities Of the Game.

Does it require much physical cour-
age to play baseball" asked the Eng
lish visitor.
THAT depends" answered Miss Cay
enne, ION how big a man the umpire
happens to e."-Washington Star.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
Change of Scene.

Redd-I suppose you don't go to the
same place every day in your automo-
bile?
Greene-Oh, no; we're in different
court nearly every day!- Yonkers
Statesman.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
We Reach the People

The cold wintry days will soon be
here. Newport Telephone Co.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
We Reach the People

with 24-hour service. What! Why?
4-hour telephone service beginning
Oct. l, 1908. Newport Telepho ne Co.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-10-08
We Reach the People

by handling telegraph as we'll as tele-
phone service. Newport Telephone Co.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-11
Makes Debut at Gem.

Mr.. Charles D. O'Toole, who has
been singing the illustrated songs al
the Bijou since December, will ap
pear at the Gem theater Friday, Sat
urday and Sunday of this week in
vaudeville. Mr.. O'Toole has been fol
the past several months practGine
this act and will appear for the first
time at the Gem.
The young gentleman has a mum.
Der Of friends who will be glad to see
him make success of the line fol
which he abandoned everything else
when but a boy Of Is, and has made
his way in the world ever since. Mr.
Toole has been in eleven different
states and says he is satisfied to re-
main in Bismarck. He will appear
twice every evening at the Gem and
will be pleased to see all his ac
quaintences there.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-11

/. 4 !
g. w. Wolbert, one Of the candi-
dates for the lower house Of the
legislature, has just issued very
neat and appropriate reminder to the
voters that he is in the race. It is
generally recognized that Mr.. VOL
bert's long experience in the legis-
lature, he having been a member Of
both the house and the senate, in
both Of which he made a clean and
altogether excellent record, goes a
long ways in his favor. He is a
thorough going business man and
has been resident Of this county
long enough to know well its needs
as well as the needs of the state in
general. He has an invaluable ac-
quaintance over the state and will be
at home among the legislators
should he be elected. He has large
interests in the city and is a staunch
believer in the future of Burleigh
county and the Missouri Slope and
if sent to the legislature will be
equipped to look after our interests
in good shape.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-11

Mr.. Fl. 7. Reade, who has been
secretary Of the state firemen's as
ISOLATION for many years, has been
honored with reelection to that
important position, proving the COM
fidence Of his fellow members Of the
organization. Mr.. Reade has long
been a well known business man Of
this city and has served before as
a member of the legislature for
which he is again a candidate before
the primary election. He has been
an active member Of the state fire
mems association for many years
and the same qualities that appeal
to his fellows appeal to many friends
through this legislative district, and
his former experience in the legis-
latue will no doubt commend him
to the voters. ..s IL ,5f
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-11
weeks just prior to his death.

Mr.. De La Bere was about thirty
years Of age, clever, generous and
capable. He came Of English stock,
and his brother an Episcopalian
rector Of England, was with him at
the time of his death. A cousin Of
his was Richard Baghot, noted Eng
lish artist and illustrator Of books.
The case of Mr. De La Bere has an
element of pathos and tragedy that
is appealing. For many years he was
a well known member Of the State
Press association, and a leading spirit
in all Of the meetings Of that body.
He had magnetic personal qualities
and the human elements that go to
make and hold friends. Only two or
three years ago he was married to
Miss Louise Medbery, and they set
up housekeeping in Sheldon. A baby
girl came in another year, and not
long after the arrival of the little
daughter, Mrs. De La Bere was taken
with tuberculosis. Every medical at
tention and care proved unavailing,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-11
WHAT THEY SAY

VIM. McCrorie: will have grand
celebration at my place on the
Fourth of July, section A township
141, range 76. There will be horse
races and all other kinds of sports
ID general, also a baseball contest
between Sibley Butte and Aetna
teams. We will also have an eye
specialist on the ground, eyes test
ed free Of charge. Also grand dis
play Of fireworks, likewise a grand
bowery dance. Everyone welcome to
come and enjoy themselves at my
home on section 4. township 141,
range 76.
Secretary: The Pythian Sisters
will hold their regular meeting this
evening. Every member is partic-
ularly requested to be present.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-11
PERSONAL

e. Hoover of Brittin, was ii the
city yesterday and reports fine crops
down his way. 1t rained and hailed
there Tuesday night.
August johnson was in from Ar
mold Wednesday. 33
Mrs. Andrew Frater has accepted
the position of manager and chief
operator at the Northwestern Tele-
phon company, vacated by Miss Penn
berthy.
Miss Cora Straus left yesterday for
Chicago. She will visit her brother,
DR.. Strauss, for two weeks.
Eric Stafne, member of the state
railroad commission, was an arrival
from the east yesterday afternoon.
Ed. LaMoure was a passenger east
yesterday afternoon.
Ex-Mayor Connolly of Mandan was
a visitor between trains yesterday
w. F. SeItz of Washburn was tran
sacting business in the city yester-
day. a,
Judge Newton and Attorney Anger
went to Fargo yesterday on legal
business. l4ast
| Supt. P. S. Berg and son were pas
sengers to Ashley yesterday on the
| 500.
Commissioner w. G. Gilbreath
took in the tournament at Mandan
yesterday afternoon.
r. N. Stevens returned from Steele
on No. 5 yesterday, having delivered
the Grafton at the Old Settlers pic
mic.
Editor Hull Of Driscoll was pas
senger going east yesterday.
| Mrs. A. i. Osborn returned from
the west yesterday where she has
been visiting her brother, Ray Conk-
lin.
3. A. Williams attended the Old
Settlers picnic at Steele yesterday.
Mrs. 3. S. Neal and son returned
from a trip to Fargo and went north
L ~ q a. y az
on the 500 this morning.
| Billy Duvall, the veteran fireman
and printer, together with Postmast-
er VIM. Craswell, another fireman
from Valley City, came over; from
Mandan yesterday to see the Capital
City. They distributed very neat
badge showing six fine scenes with
hose carts in action.
| In the city from nearby points:
w. b. Hibbs, Brittin; L. M. Wallin,
Washburn; j. Bredfeldt, Garrison;
| H. r. Easton and wife, Tioga; John
Noonan, Tappen; Mrs. 3. S. Neal and
son, Garrison; M. P. Kairer. Brad
dock; Simon Johr and wife, Wilton;
Carl f. Rackow, Wheatland; Mrs
d. C. johnson, Medina. .s
Hon. G. L. Lindstrom, OF Mime
waukon, is in the city. 4fss
Senator L.. A. Simpson, of Dickin
son, was one of the distinguished men
in the city last evening.
Misses Clara Peters and Sors
| Morck, Of Mandan, are in the city Wis
iting Mis- Evelyn HaddoW.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-11
MRS. La SnELLE
WEDS ARCHITECT
WIDOW OF NOTED PLAYWRIGHT
u MARRlEs JOSEPH HUNT, OF
NEW YORK.

The following New York telegram
will be read with interest by many
ald-time Bismarck friends of Kirk La
Shells, who, back in the boom days of
North Dakota, was a resident of Bis
marck and an attache Of the Tribune:
Romantic courtship had its cul-
mination today in the wedding of Mrs.
Maize Nadine LaShelle, widow of Kirk
LaShelle, author, playwright and the
atrical manager, and Joseph Rowland
Hunt, prominent architect of New
York. The ceremony was performed
at the country house of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank A. Vanderlip, the former life
long friend of the brides first hus-
band and one of the pallbearers at
his funeral. LaShelle, who first pro-
duced Arizona" left his widow a
fortune of about 100000.
"Mr. Hunt is a well-known young
bachelor and has served as best man
at many of the fashionable weddings.
He is a son of the late Richard Morris
Hunt, the architect, and of Mrs. Hunt,
who was Miss Catherine Rowland.
He also is an architect, was graduated
from Harvard in 1892 and from Co
lumbia in 1896, and Is member Of
the University, the Players and the
Racquet and Tennis clubs.
s.The bride was formerly Miss Ma
zie p. Nadine, and her marriage to
Kirk LaShelle took place on June
Is, 1898. Mr. LaShelle, who held va
rious newspaper positions, and wrote
ssThe Ameer" and 'The Princess
Chic light operas, and also collabor-
ated on number of plays, died three
years ago.
| MRS. LaShelle is handsome
young woman, highly cultured, and
has unusually agreeable manners She
has a country home at Bellport, L. l..
where she has lived several years,
though she has been abroad a part
of every year"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-11

ia " + i y
and she died a few months ago out in
Colorado, where she was sent in the
hope that the climate might restore
her. a
Mr.. De La Bere brought his wife
home. and after the funeral was him.
self taken Ill with mysterious NAL,
ady supposed to have arisen from a
brain tumor. He grew gradually
weaker, and at the time Of his death
the trouble had so far affected him
that he had been partially paralyzed
and able to speak little and inco-
herently. The little daughter alone
lives Of the family that began its
home life SO bravely and happily just
a few years ago.