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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-30

Choice Of Women'a and
Chiidrena Vests and
Pants. broken lines
and sizes. IN natural
wool. fleece lined. cot
ton ribbed and Bal.
bflEgRn. values 10
81 90; while they
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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-09-19
Around The World.

The following objects were placed
throughout the rooms, and the guests
were told to make a tour of the vari-
GUS cities and countries represented.
Programs were furnished with pencils.
the objects and answers being as fol-
lows:
A pair Of opera giasses-Pekin.
A piece of carpet-Brussels.
A porcelain plate-China.
A big G, strung on cord-Concord.
A bag of coffee-Java.
A bottle Of perfume-Cologne.
A jar of apple sauce-Kansas.
A picture OF wedding ceremony
Dublin.
A lemon peel-The Rhine.
A laundry basket-Tacoma, Wash.
A piece of cut sugar with big A
on it-Cuba.
A stone painted yellow-Yellow-
stone.
A knitted jacket-New Jersey.
A miniature windmill fitted with
two feet-Milwaukee.
A bit of Canton fannel-Canton.
A jar of molasses-New Orleans.
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ing his life was to rouse him from
his stupor.
Cannot some of you induce him 20
make some exertion?" he asked. I'VE
can do nothing unless we can make
him do something for himself"
Then the boys mother went to the
bedside and pleaded with him to rouse
himself for her sake, but there was
not even a motion Of the muscles of
the face to show that he heard. She
told him how much she would do
for him and what nice times they
would have when he got we'll, but he
did not stir.
Then the sick boys little brother
crept to the bedside and said, softly:
Eddie, the folks who lived in that
big house up the avenue, with the
lot of windows and the greenhouse,
have moved. and the place is empty"
The eyes slowly opened and the
little brother went on exultingly:
"All the boys is going there Monday
to shy some stones through the win
dows."
who gets first crack at 'em?"
asked the sick boy. feebly.
you do" replied the little broth
err. 1.-The boys gives you first show
cause you can throw straighter than
any of EN-"
Ill make the people who owns that
house think there's been an earth
quake" exclaimed the invalid boy.
trying to sit up in bed. my! won't
we have fun. thought"
He'll live:" cried the doctor, joy.
fully. and the little brother was taken
out and Toasted on pie and tarts until
he was nigh unto bursting.-Tit Bits
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-09-19
The Fan Waiter.

Ban Johnson, president Of the
American League, tells an amusing
story of his experience in New
York restaurant.
while attending conference In
the east" relates the baseball mag
nate, Il was presented with hand
some Boston terrier. That night. &C.
companied by my four-footed friend,
I visited an uptown cafe. Presently q
waiter, formerly from Chicago. accost-
ed me and announced:
"'No dogs allowed. You'll have to
take him OUT
"'Come. come, old man. replied.
he's offending no one'
"'Can't serve people who have
dogs. tell you!' continued the wait
er wrathfully, collecting an armful
Of dishes from an adjoining table.
You'll have to set out
"Just then a friend Of mine drop
ped in and said in a cherry tone:
Well. well. Ban, glad to see you!
How's basebaH?' Before / had time
to reply I was startled by the crash
ing OF dishes. Turning quickly I be-
held the waiter rushing toward me
with outstretched hands.
"'Hel-lo. Ban!' he exclaimed, cor.
daily, slapping me on the back.
Didn't know you! Wat'll We have?
the dog have? "-Lippin'
colts.
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II ~. For The -.
The Busy Child.

! nave so many things to do,
4 cont know when / shall be through
To-Day ! had to watch the rain
lone sliding down the window-pane.
ana l was hummng all the time
around my head kind Of rhyme;
ana ~; blowing softly on the glass
70 see the dimness come and pass.
l made picture with my breath
nupoed out to show the underneath.
! putt city on the floor,
ana then l went and was war.
ana escaped from square to square
mars greenest on the carpet there.
nntil at last l came to Us;
put 1t was very dangerous:
because If l had stepped outside,
! made believe l should have died!
And now l have the boat to mend,
ana all our supper to pretend.
am SO busy, every day.
] haven't any time to play.
Josephine Peabody.
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ANTS DESTROY BUILDINGS.
Ate Up Part Of a Hospital and Post
Office in Formosa.


Office in Formosa.
The white ant is power in For
mosa. The last Parliament passed a
Dill for the expenditure of the sum
OF 3O.S80 yen for Keeling Hospital and
3O,S76 yen .or Keeling post office,
as the cost of repairing damages to
these buildings from white ants.
These pests injure almost every
building in Japanese style in For
mosa, which for the most part con.
sist CT wood. For instance, the Kee-
lung Hospital had been under re-
pair from March to July last year
and these concerned we've greatly wor-
rled, for no sooner had the work of
repairing the injured parts been fin
ished than the same parts were gnaw.
ed away and were just as bad as they
had ever been.
Most serious injuries were sustain
ed by the Keeling post office, where
pillars, beams, floors, papers and even
mail bags were gnawed away. In a
large room provided for mail car
riers, ETC.. a hundred mats were all
destroyed. Astonished at this event
the postal officers replaced them by
new ones at once, but on the very
day this had all been done it was
found out that half of the new mats
were again gnawed away.
Several years ago in the prefectural
Office at Taipeth there was most
substantial wooden box containing i'm.
portant documents, etc. When the
officers wanted to open this box it
was utterly impossible to do SO, and
when they broke the i'd OF it they
found out that inside of it was
nest Of white ants and all documents
were entirely destroyed.
The Official residence of the Cover
nor of Taichu was several years ago
attacked by this white army, when
walls. pillars and floors were all
eaten and destroyed. Seeing that he
was utterly defeated the Governor
surrendered the residence to the
enemy and removed to another house.
Not only wooden matters but cloth
es, ETC., are also frequently injured
by ants.
In certain house a chest of draw
ers was eaten through and the con-
tents, which consisted of the best and
most favorite dresses and other ex.
pensive clothing belonging to the
mistress of the house, were left in
miserable state.
How fierce the power of the white
ant it will be understood from the fact
that : building in Japanese style
would be rendered useless in three
years on an average In case the build
ing is of brick or stone the ants
make a tunnel until they reach the
wooden part through those solid ma.
terials, and then begin to devour the
wood.
The work is so quick and smart
that when We are aware from the out
side appearances that injury is be-
ing done to some part of the build
ing IL is almost too late, and you viii
then find out that the hidden parts
Of it have almost been eaten away.
It is said that among other woods
FOochow cedar is most liable to these
injuries. White ant live all over the
island, but Keeling seems to be their
base, being the most suitable place
for this insect, which prefers dark
and damp places, as there is rain or
cloudy weather almost every day
Auping correspondence South Chins
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These Problems Seem Easy.

II five cats can kill five mice in five
minutes, how many cats would be
necessary to kill twenty mice in TWEEN
ty minutes?
If cow and a horse were reclin
ing on the ground in field twice as
broad as it is long, what would be the
difference in their manner of rising?
Which would you rather have six
dozen dozen dollars or half dozen
dozen?
Now it's hard to tell whether you
can solve these problems off-hand, but
it's safe to say the majority of folks
are unable to do so. It's one of the
they fall easy victims to questions Of
this character-phrased In tricky
forms.
Nine out of ten folks will gaze at
you >scornfully when you PROFOUND the
cat puzzle and answer twenty CATS"
without hesitation. Yet you'll finally
be able to convince them that with
the extra fifteen minutes the original
five cats could Stay the extra fifteen
mice.
The COW and horse question is in
tended solely for wise city people.
1t is nature fake that the farmer
sees through Immediately. The urban
wiseacre will ponder for long TIME,
but the agriculturist will tell you that
1t makes no difference what the d.
nf ho Anl IN ho
horse, when it decides to rise, will
use its forelegs first and the cow its
hind ones.
In the matter of dollars, II the prob
lem is put quickly the victim will in
variably answer, 1T doesn't make any
difference" After a bit Of thinking,
though. 1t will become plain that six
dozen dozen dollars are 1864. while
half dozen dozen dollars are only
81.
There are any number Of these trick
problems. Some Of them are as old as
the hills, but they are just as good as
on the day they we're first brought out.
Even ask person Who killed CAIN"
and you are sure to be told that Abel
was the murderer. And many folks
will fall fiat if you say quickly: Noah
had three sons, Ham, Japhet and
Shen, who was their father?"
II you know a matchmaker try this
one on him:
Tell him that recently you ordered
watch chain, but that, owing to
some misunderstanding. the jeweler
furnished not complete chain, but
six short pieces containing four links
each. 1t is your desire to have the
pieces made into a complete chain,
and If he will undertake to do this
You are to pay him for his trouble
1t the rate of. dollar for each link
be closes. II he agrees to these terms,
ask him what his total charge will be.
The chances are that he will
reply. "Ten dollars" point
ng out to you that to join the Sec
ions together he will have to open
md close at least five links. Not at
Ill" you answer him. III l pay you
It the proposed rate l shall only have
o give you s." Should he dispute
his, you may then proceed to show
lin that IL he takes one Of the sec
ions and opens the four links OF
which 1t is formed these will suidice
o join up the remaining i've sections
nto one chain. -
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-09-19
A Lesson For A Boy.

had overheard a conversation be-
tween Karl and his mother. she had
work for him to do which interfered
with some of his plans for ENJOYING II,
and though Karl obeyed her, it was
not without a good deal of grumbling.
He had much to say about never being
allowed to do as he pleased; that it
would be time enough for him to set
tie down to work when he was older.
While the sense of injury was strong
upon him, ! came out on the piazza
beside him, and said, Karl, why do
You try to break that colt of youvs:::"
The boy looked up in surprise.
why, want him to be good for some
thing"
But he likes his own way" l OBJ
jected. why shouldn't he have it!'
BY this time Karl was staring at
me in perplexity. I'd like to know the
good of a horse that always has his
own way" he said, as if rather in
dignant at my lack of common sense.
And as for working" l went on,
Il should think there was time
enough for that when he gets to be
an old horse"
why, don't you see. if he doesn't
learn when he's a colt" Karl began.
Then he stopped. blushed and looked
at me rather appealingly. heard no
more complaints from him that day.
Home Herald.
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Would Want Il Back.

Il wish l had ROckefeler's money"
1T would only cause you endless
trouble"
Il guess you're right. He'd never
give me any rest."-Washington Her.
aid.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-09-19

70 mention only one-1 love peace
and am surrounded by war"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-09-19
It Reused Him.

The boy was sinking fast. His eyes
we're closed and all attempts to rouse
him we're inenectual. The physician
has watched by the bedside for half
IN hour without success. and finally
announced that Tie only hope OF saw.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-09-19

The biggest excavated dock in the
world Is in course of construction in
Rotterdam. Its area is one hundred
and fifty acres. with a depth of wa.
ter OF fourteen feet. The dock win
be subsequently dredged until the
depth Is twenty-eieht feet.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-09-19

Two new electrical Journals an
peared recently about the same time
bssring the same name. Ops.s sses
from Nev yc-k go $40. .eyMec: cs
CHICAGO. fOo,.i,,
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Did You Ever See A Horse cry7

0s0 wv 6veV SSS ~ 0OVSS wy
Did you ever see a horse cry?"
asked Herbert Tennent of st. Louis
Globe-Democrat reporter. MANY peo-
pie believe that horses do not weep,
but those who have had much to do
with these faithful creatures know
that on several occasions they will
shed tears, as we'll as express sorrow
in the most heart-breaking manner. In
the West, where the hardness of the
ponies causes the riders to almost
overlook the necessity Of providing for
their needs, it is quite common when
the weather is extremely cold to leave
an unblanketed pony tied up for two
or three hours when the temperature
is nearly zero, and while its owner
is transacting business or getting
drunk. In this case the suffering is
evidenced by the cries which are al
most like sobs, and unmistakable
tears freeze on the cheeks like
icicles. When a horse falls in the
street and gets injured the shock
generally numbs the senses so much
that 1t does not either cry or groan.
but under some conditions an injured
horse will solicit sympathy in the
most distinct manner. I remember
favorite horse Of my own which trod
on nail long enough to pierce its
foot The poor thing hobbled up to me
on three legs and cried as nearly like
Q child in trouble as anything l can
describe. The sight was q very touch
ing one. as was also the crippled ami
mails gratitude when the nail was
pulled out and the wound dressed
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-09-19

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There are 10000 lakes in NewiouaA
Ia0a.
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(Continued on page 81.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26

the Fifty mill Monday.

The "Among the Breaker" cast and
their families enjoyed a very pleasant
evening at the Hawk club rooms Friday
evening. There was music by the or
chestra, singing and toasts. A sumptu-
GUS spread was partaken of by the
thirty or more present.
Charles Klais went to Denver on busi-
ness Sunday.
A drill fell in the Golden Flint mine
in Perigo Sunday, striking P. C. Nc
Nevins on the arm, making an ugly cut.
He had very narrow escape, for had
the steel struck him OH the head he
would now be playing golden harp
with the angels. AS it is he will not be
able to work for some time.
Thor. Crook, who was nominated for
treasurer on the Independent Citizens
ticket, has declined.
Zack Mackey had hair-breadth es-
cape from death Saturday. He was
driving Borzago & Co.'S. delivery team
on Clear Creek street, when horse
belonging to Theodore Nelson. which
was running away collided with the
wagon. He was thrown to the ground
and his spine was badly injured. The
front wheels of the wagon were torn
from the axle. During the illness of
Mr.. Mackey, VIM. Moyle will act as
driver.
Thompson & Hambly have completed
the roof on the skating rink.
DR.. w. r. Thomas, of the State Ag-
ricultural college will lecture at the M.
E. church this evening on "Paths of
Empire"
Mrs. Collin Becker was awarded the
lady's prize at the skating races. Satur-
day evening. A fellow from Denver
won the gents prize.
Rachofsky & Son have received the
new monographs which they are giving
with purchases amonting to $500.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26
Golf Rules Worth Heedinc.

Lord Avebury, the lord rector Of St.
Andrews University Of London, in
the course of an opening address Of
fered the following advice: Keep
your eye on the ball. Keep straight
Keep in the course Take time. Do
not press-never up, never in. Don't
lose heart. Be temperate in all things.
Keep your temper, or you'll lose the
game" From which 1t may be seen
that the rules of golf make . fairly
good philosophy to live by.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26
IN RUSSELL GULCH

A surprise party was given on Fred
Westcott Saturday evening by friends.
Music and refreshments were in order
and big time was had
Mrs. Sarah Parry left Friday for the
valley.
Mrs. H. Hughes went to Denver on
Friday.
Matt Lewis is sporting brand new
thoroughbred horse these days:
c. A. Wagner was visitor to Idaho
Springs Sunday to attend the funeral of
Matt Brown.
S. T. Harris left Sunday for visit to
Denver.
M. Pleshek returned this week from
Leyden.
Rev. A. N. Smith preached fare
well sermon Sunday morning to large
audience. He left this week for Kan
sas to join his family.
L. H. Eicholtz returned Monday from
trip to Denver.
7. P. Thomas left Wednesday for the
Queen city.
A. II. Williams returned from Eng
land this week and brought back a
bride. They have gone to live in the
Hughes house.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26
Chess IS a ceremoniaL.

Arthur Aulls idea of chess: There
is one amusement that is not quite as
enlivening as a funeral. That's a game
Of chess. Two men playing this game
sadly gaze before them for hours at
time without ever speaking. If you
have a dead friend, the most solemn
ceremonial in his honor we could think
of would be to go out and play a game
of chess on his grave-Kansas City
Stars Missouri Notes.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26
Coal Dust and Tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis is much less common
among coal miners than among other
classes of people. According to the
United States census statistics, miners
and quarrymen occupy third place
in the scale of tuberculosis mortality,
only bankers and farmers being more
immune. Coal dust antagonizes tu-
berculosis when already present, and
many physicians have treated the dis
ease by inhalation of coal dust
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26
Exercise for Nervousness.

Exercises conscientiously gone,
through in your bedroom night anG
morning. few breaths of fresh air
taken every day in the open air, and a.
brisk, even walk, during which care
is peremptorily banished from the
mind will either separately or COZ
lectively accomplish as much, If not
more, toward reducing nervous ills
than a sea voyage under the best con-
ditions.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26
ArpIes for SleepIessess.

The apple is such a common and
well known fruit that few people are
familiar with its remarkable medical
qualities. But one of the best things
q person can do to keep in good health
and to keep sound is to eat an apple
Just before going to bed. The apple
is an excellent brain food, because 1t
has, in easily digested shape, more
phosphoric acid than any other fruit
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26
Oriuin of Cards,

The origin of cards lies far back IN
the hidden antiquity of Asia, no record
so far having been found to unraveI
the source. 1t was from the distant
Orient that cards, along with chess,
were first introduced into southern
Europe, Spain and italy, especially.
The earliest of these cards have been
lost, unfortunately, and no record OF
them preserved.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26
BLACK HAWK NEWS

The Independent Citizens held their
convention in the city hall on Saturday
evening and nominated the following
ticket:
Mayor-A. G. Grutzmacher.
Treasurer Crook.
Assessor-N. C. Hansen.
Police Judge-Geo. Matthews.
Alderman 1st Ward-Ed. Feehan.
" End Pat McNevins.
1" Bird VIM. Kriley.
A large crowd was in attendance at
the Leap Year dance given by the Red
Men Saturday evening, despite the dis
agreeable weather.
Registration for the city election will
open on Tuesday. the 3lst, and will also
be open on Saturday, April 4th.
John Wittwer was business visitor
to Denver this morning.
Over 200 visitors are in attendance
this afternoon at the school exercises.
Among the out of town visitors is Mrs.
Catherine l.. Craig. A full report of
the affair will be published IN next
weeks Observer.
The marriage of Miss Bertha Mitchell
to Mr.. Arthur d. Sybertz occurred to-
day at noon. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Mr.. Thibedeaux, of
Denver at the home of the brides par
ents. Miss Olga Crook acted as brides
maid and Emanuel Mitchell was best
man. An elegant dinner was served to
the guests, who numbered about thirty.
Numerous beautiful presents were re-
ceived by the bride and groom. Mr..
and Mrs. Sybertz will reside in Chase
gulch. Many friends extend congratu-
lations to the young couple.
Fred Rudolph crushed one of his fin
gers while in the act of coupling cars at
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26
There's a Way

To defeat the mail order man's cut
throat methods In this community.
The way 10 publicity for your business
-it's the same way he uses. Ouz
columns will give your business the
publicity you need.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26
Apprentices Thoroughly Taught.

In England the telephone apprentice
serves three years. In the shop. six
months; with experienced instrument
settlers, three months; in switchroom,
IS months; test room, three months,
and on instrument faults, six months
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26
Could Take Her Choice,

As the railroad train was stopping,
an old lady not accustomed to travel
ing, hailed the passing conductor and
asked: Conductor, what door shall I
get out by?" Either door, ma'am,"
graciously answered the conductor.
THE car stops at both ends"
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26
His Close Call.

Bobby had been visiting a playmate
across the city. and on his way home
was caught in a sudden electrical
storm. He arrived at the house badly
frightened. "Oh, mamma" he cried,
Il was almost thunder-struck!"-
Circle.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26
WHARF pa lc

What has become of the old-fash-
ioned father?" asks a writer. He's
hustling at the same old stand trying
to make ends meet for his new-fash
ioned wife. daughters and sons.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26
Pathetic,

He was very sad. His confidence
In some of his best friends had been
rudely shattered. He had Just ac-
knowledged that he had been mistaken
and they had not contradicted him.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26
Keep Your Own Counsel.

counsel. The world prefers myster-
ious people, and in business matters
as long as you say nothing you are
safe.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26
Drawbacks Of Great Estate.

It is miserable state of mind land
yet 1t is commonly the case Of kings)
to have few things to desire and many
to fear.-Bacon.
Gilpin observer., 1908-03-26
Austrian Women BARRIERS.

Women BARRIERS are admitted to the
Austrian union. but they are re-
quired to apprentice themselves for
three years before they can go into
business on their own account.