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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12

tances and shrouded the great cone, but
volumes of dreadful heat found the earth.
Though the Madame lay we'll in the har-
Dor, she was invisible now, even from the
terraces. There was no line dividing the
shore from the sea, nor the sea from the
sky. It was all an illimitable mask,
whose fabric was the dust which had lain
for centuries upon Pelee's dynamos,
There was no carriage for hire. The
day had driven the public drivers to cover.
Breen walked to the plantation house.
The servant was long in answering his
ring. Mr.. Wall was in the hallway. The
fall from guest to an enemy of the house
pulled hard upon Breen's philosophy.
"Come in, SIR" said Uncle joey. His
tone was depressed as he added: Had
known your address, should have sent
your effects to you"
II wasn't thinking about that, but look
ing for Mr.. Constable" Breen declared.
You are Nicholas Stembridge"
Eyes"
The elder man stared at him savagely.
Don't you think you have done enough
damage2"
more than enough, Mr.. Wall; but
there remains, from my point of view, an
unfinished sentence"
| HE is not here"
"Then l need trouble you no further"
| Breen had not the heart that instant
to ask to see the ladies. At the pier he
learned from Ernst, who had charge of
the launch, that Mr.. Constable was not
aboard the ship, and had given up the
idea of sailing for the day, apparently
At the Roxelane, Breen found that Con:
stable had made his way beyond toward
the River Blanch, which had flowed black
and boiling yesterday. At the Hotel des
Palms there was definite word of NJ. Con
stable, American. The proprietor bore
witness that the gentleman had stopped
at the establishment long enough to pro
cure food, mules and guides-the last a
great cost, since the natives were in dead
ly fear-for a trip to the craters of Pc
lee.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12
TarrinK of Roads.

Road tarring is becoming habit IN
the automobile districts of England.
The old method of applying with hand
brushes is now being abandoned in fa'
vor of the use of an apparatus which.
is nothing more nor less than a giant
air brush. The tar is in large tank
and two men pump air into 1t while
third goes about the road with pips
having four outlets through which the
air throws the tar In fine spray This
rapidly and thoroughly coats the roadI
sand is then sprinkled and the dust .
laid for good.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12

BLOWER FOR SAWS this necessary blow
ing could be done automatically, saw
ing considerable time and strength. He
accordingly devised the attachment for
saws shown in the accompanying illus
tration. 1t is attached to the saw close
to the handle. When the saw has ftp
ished the down stroke the end Of the
blower-in the form of piston-comes
in contact with the board that is being
sawed. Air is generated and blown on
to the board, dispelling the sawdust ly-
ing on the guide line. Blowing the saw
dust away with the mouth is thus elm
mated, the operation being performed
automatically.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12

handy arrangement for lifting down
cans, books or other articles from over
head shelves.
II consists Of long lazy tongs pro-
Vided with means for grasping cans,
books or other packages Naturally the
tongs are held open by a spring between
the handles, but by pressing the latter
together the tongs are forced against
the article to be moved.
The nrmer the grip on the handle, tns
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12

enough the telling of trees when fire is added it is
infinitely worse
When the untamed Indian roaned at will forests
were undsturbed. The foods which prove costly to
life and property in day unknown when the
held sway The trees held back the rain and rivers
creeks out of their banks for the
passed the ground gradually its way the sea-
But with civilization dangers The locomotive
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12

more tightly will the article be held by
the tongs. The tongs extend from both
sections of the holder, one being longer
than the other to accommodate pack
ages of different sizes.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12
THE "PowERs0 MUST NOR BE BULLIEs

eNz@@ UROPE has to remember, in attempting to
I " reconcile national ambitions with prnci-
I pies of international morality, that she not
- only has the Americans, but Asia, inter
ESS$S \ ested spectators Events in Japan China
K@NQAAN&N India, Persia and Turkey have within five
years put quite another aspect on European
military and diplomatic policies they affect the in
terests of Asatic peoples Europes justice injustice
at this time toward Turkey reborn and tingling with
tional ambition will be watched with scrutiny that
Bismarck and Disrae did not have to bear in mind.
The power that stands for the ustest treatment of Tr
key will strengthen its moral and political reputation
throughout all Asia The power that is shown to be
least concerned with natural Asatc sefrespect and with
legitimate Asiatc national aspirations will suffer
spondngy.-Boston Herald.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12

the upper shelves. Nat
urally he places the most
frequently called for
goods in easy reach on the
lower shelves ; the balance
must go on the upper
shelves.
Much time is lost In
using the cumbersome lad
der, while the adjustable
ladders operating on tram
ways are too expensive.
What he requires for the
purpose is a device such
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12

many millions or
them a summer,
but in the invention
of a device by
which the recepta-
cles in which the
ice cream is placed
may be filed with
rapidity and pre-
cision. The Mime
sofa man who was
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12

The deposit of dew is greatly infiu-
enced by color. 1t will be found thick
est on board painted yellow, but not
at all on red and black.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12

to the public welfare, but who will defend
sadeyed tomcat with the tragic voice that sings wild
dirges at dreary midnghts cheerless hour? And his
is legion.
One of that description is greater nuisance than
dozen dogs And it may also be said of the that it
born thief and porch climber; and it is vehicle
for disease germs and many other things which
pleasant If cats were taxed the useful would
survive and the masteress would have to die the
death; and there few who will argue that such
consummation Is not devouty to be wished for-Em-
poria (Kan.) Gazette.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12

A good pair of lungs
is essential in order
that the sawdust fol-
lowing in the wake of
a saw can be blown
off the board at regu-
lar intervals. A Kan
sas carpenter came to
the conclusion that
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12

When there has been q death In a
family, none Of the members act quite
serious enough to please the neigh.
bors.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12
Aid to tho Carpenter.

To be proficient in his trade every
carpenter, in addition to his regular
knowledge, must also be good blower.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12

Putting Another Face on, It.
"Do you like that manager2"
"No; l don't like the cast Of hlt
countenance."
swell, l don't like the countenancs
Of his cast"-Baltimore American
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12
STOP THE FOREST DESTRUCTION.

HE destruction of the American forests goes
on despite the combined efforts Of the ma
ton and State to conserve this source of
wealth.
Civilization, instead Of being the hand
maid, is the foe of the densely-wooded
tracts. The ak Of the woodsman is bad
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12
TAX THE CATS

T is really difficult to understand why the
cats have escaped their share of public re-
sponsibility. Few thinkers will dispute the
statement that such animals are entirely
too numerous The well-fed, ell-groomed
cat, that stays at home and attends to it's
knitting by the family hearth Is not n
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12
FORESTRY A WORLD AFFAIR.

HE grave consequences of reckless tree fell
I TIN ing widely and deploraby felt that
the subject is likely to become a matter Of
N international consultation and delibera ton
fE7T9NN The terrible devastating fires the North
g&&SSSE American continent this year recognized
as a matter of deep concern elsewhere. A
congress the powers to devise Of combined
ton to prevent further denudaton and to provide
reforestation of waste lands might lead the way
most beneficial cooperative effort To the wood
supply of the world to regain to the higher land levels
their natural and suitable water supply and to
arid waste lands to conditions of ana fertility
aims to which the craftsmanship of the nations may
be most wisely Observation-Disclosures Record.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12
mo- Fi11 1ce-cream Cones.

The ice cream cone has come to stay.
This is attested to not only by the fact
that the juvenile public INDUCES in
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12

asc Office they may attain, the splendid cathedral
which they may exercise dominion 1t is the calling,
the ministry which cannot enter egitimately for
material gain
this surely is not ALL Nothing in this requires that
man gently bred, married to woman likewise
toned comforts of life in time shall
rack soul provide his family with the necess
ties of existence Yet what else be expected
Of spiritual helpers-when the average income is not
higher than $780, year?-Washington Cd. CO. Times
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12

Did anyone ever know a man to
apologize to his wifel
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12
MINISTERS MUST LIVE.

EN- should enter the ministry for the good
they can do. On this point will agree the
whole body of Americans who wish well
for their church. Those who are equal to
the task of spiritual leadership will think
rather of the souls they can save than the
money they may hoard. the high ecclesi-
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-02-12

DOES QUICK WORK. the first to see the
value of such an invention will proba-
bly, reap a rich harvest. The device
consists of two-part conical recepta-
Gle pivotally supported on a handle
which swings over these parts away
from each other, the lower ends becom-
Ing ever wider. This is dipped into a
can of cream and closed, cutting out
cone the exact size and shape of the
cornet to be filed. 1t is then placed
thus depositing the cream. The work
is done much more rapidly and with
more cleanliness than In the old way.
Ice cream for soda water can also be
handled with the device.
Handy Device for Grocer.
The groceryman has always been
troubled with the problem of how to
conveniently reach articles stored on
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-20
Rev. Mr.. Wedge, of Omaha,
Applies for the Job, and
viii Get 1t.

.DATTLING NELSON, champion
X lightweight OF the world, Is about
TO annex a preacher for a spar
ring partner. The Rev. r. R. Wedge
OF Omaha, Neb., has applied for the
lob. Nelson received a letter from Rev.
Wedge. Here It is:
ITO begin with, this is not letter on
the 'moochlng' order. like so many
that you and both receive. Although
a minister OF the gospel and an Omaha
pastor, I felt as though we both have
much In common, for I like a fight as
well as I like to reach down In the gut
ter and help a poor fellow to better
life. Although filling a pulpit every
Sunday, | find time to work out with
the mltts and enjoy roughing II as
much as Roosevelt.
We have met although not person.
ally acquainted, yet we have some OF
the same friends in common and have
fought some OF the same mon. This
was before | went 10 e University OF
Nebraska and finished taking a course
in the Theological Seminary. Bill Dan
iels, OF Rhilander. where you and Falls
fought ten rounds. started me in the
business. 1t was there | got a draw
little over year atterward. Your bat.
tie with Fails was the first | ever saw.
That put the fight notion into my head
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-20

mourning by the simple expedient OF
putting white glove on one hand and
Leaving the other hand bare
Training IN Texas train has its dis
advantage for one. II one is a pro-
nounced brunette.
Mr.. Phila. John O'Bren has also been
training lately On the favor!te staple
and the national bird Of his native city
the scrapple and the BIddle. 1t appears
from what can gather that a member
OF the reigning house Of Philadelphia
named Biddle--a great pugllst among
the club men. and great club man
among the Notwithstanding that most
priceless ornament OF his chosen pro-
fession, a caulihower ear, applied to Mr.
Philadelphia John for aid. and In a few
brief but painful rounds acquired not
only a caulifiower ear, buy peach OF
an eye, a brussels sprouts forehead and
boiled dinner nose, with tomato sauce,
the whole constituting what might be
called a four-course face It Is ~ these
simple eXpedients and also by wearing
a frock coat and high hat a. all times
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-20

except when In bed asleep that Mr.
O'Brer IS putting himself In trim for
his fight next week with Ketchel
But u remained for Jim, the JEFF, to
put something that was really a pro-
nounoed nJvelty in the training game.
and Il was my distinguished associate
In the sporting department, Bob Ed
gren, who found out about It. Those
who have seen The Big JEFF since he
reached our civ, and who have OBJ
served that standing sidewise he had a
figure like an Italian garden with FIR
trees growing on the top terrace, may
have thought tina; the great heayy-walt
champion was oul NJ condition. But
not so. Take It from me and Edgren
1t seems that Edgron went up to the
theatre and saw Jim, the Jefrs, spar
ring partner, Mr., Sam Blrglar-I think
| have the name rtght-end Mr.. Burglar
said TO him. Robert, he's training two
hours every day In the bathroom"
There's the idea. The proper place for
pugiist to train 10 in .ne bathroom.
Is II not a splendid notion, especially
for Mr. Jeffries. weighing 20 pounds.
Observation-Disclosures, in A
iSs bathroom that's already crowded by
foot tub and a nickel towel rack?
Let Ketchel chop wood and run ten
miles a day Lst Mstah JohnsIng punch
the bag and the Texas conductor But
all old Ieff needs In a bar OF Ora ndna a
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-20
Amateur MQrQth0ners Race
From Y0nkers TO Nev York

be lined by thousands. the promoters
hope to Jam the Baseball Park with a
crowd by having the last Ave miles W
so run there.
There are dozens Of likely amateur
Marsthoners hailIns from various points
in the east, and all will toe the mari
The Xavier cracks will be on hand, and
so will little Eddie white, the Holy
Cross boy. who impressively won the
recent Brooklyn Sea gate race. Evan
there are Pat Crowley, Morrissey, John
DAILY and other distance stars to 20
after the prizes.
The prizes by the way ara sufficient
TO attract fine held There are silyer
cups for the nrst Is to fni-h and
special medals for all who last the
distance no matter how long they take
In duishing.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-20
Leach Cross Expects
TO Beat p. Mcfarland

far's Wonderland, April II. and ToDO'
Josehs champion OF England, At he LON
uon onderland, April 20. Jack Mason. a
sporting Life. In London, says Otto \ -
Ing back 10 the United States after thss1
scrapS to play baseball In some minor leaSps.
OTTO must look classy to the Enslishmser
Hoooiy has hit him on the nose yet The w.
cross did before otto went to England. !
\, All Wicks Is training Joe Bowkse q
ncrthnoro, Mass. and avs Bowler b In I'd.
osst "t health and nearly as rood nov ~
Men ne beat Neil for the bantam chArs-
Poh3ship IN london, and also put the bee on
3nGreN IokeI Harry Ware Owen Moran. T
Phsey Evans AM Spike Robson.
Johnny Thompson who bca. Mickey On,
non In New York. Is in Philadelphia an6
wants 10 fght Cannon there and beat hIrn
s . ~ hls own town. Up To the pres>ne
Mctfuigan hash shown, any intense anxiety
10 slSn me for another battle with his pot"
'IhompsHn says IN u postscript: Have 70.
ce'yei Nori from Johnny White that Nelson
wants sl1,uS 20 NEE. me fCg ten rounds.
IFat Dane knows Cans as bad when
he licked him in Frisco as he was when he
Fought White. and he knows I'm no dead
one Ike Cans. We fought years ago, and
he's iolge-i mo ever sincr, because he cana
forget the licking | gave him.
~ sincerity yours,
CYCLONE JOHNNY THoMpSOSa
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-20
Brooklyn and Manhattan
Promise to Battle Again
for Final HonorS.

across the bridges. Coach Hyde thinks
the fact that Richardson. the star
southpaw OF last year Is still in school,
will be great help to the team
"RIchy" Is In fine form. and all his
teammates expect him to carry on The
Evening worlds medal for the leagues
premier pitt fr
Other members OF last years combi-
nation who Will he on deck this spring
are Mckay. catcher. Rehosi. first base
Byrnc, thirl base. and Dennis. right
field. Dennis is a great hitter and viii
strive for The Evening Worlds batting
honors. Byrne is being heralded as a
sure WHINE II the fielding average
medal Offered BY The Evening World.
and. although his position Is a difficult
one, he Is handling the hot grounders
in great shape. Mckay, who Is some
base steals- will direct his efforts In
thIs department.
The boys acros the bridge realize that
winning the championship Ia a hard
TASK. by hsy have excellent prospects
and WI put up tho fight CO their lives.
Hhet9rs 'cholsrp IN British universities who
have Yrmi baseball team have sskrd the
Yale bas~eall Association for q game this
sunmeI y .n the tam makes TIP through
Iba Uaf6d seasAA
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-20
Bows Turn Out in Record
Numbers Eager to Get
Places on Mines.

-HE first evidence OF the great en-.
thussasm with which The Even
i ing Worlds offer OF gold medals
N the schoolboy baseball players has
been received Is the extraordinary mum.
her OF candidates that are turning out
for the grammar school mines. Baseball
has always been the fayorite sport OF
tho local schoolboys, but from present
Indications the closeness Of the frht and
the calibre OF ball played this year
ytll pass all previous records. Where
twenty or thirty boys have reported
for practice in former years, squads OF
one hundred are trying out now, and
the teams developed viii furnish sons
SURPRISES when the big games come
public School No "a, Manhattan. and
Public School No, .. brooklyn. wers
among the first to set on the Job when
The Evening Worlds offer was made.
and although there will be over one
hundred teams in the nght, the battle
beywesa these two Erea, rig-.s win ba
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-20
BILLY PAPKE
0UTCLASSED BY
BIG Jim FLYNN
The One-Time ConQueror of
Ketchel Makes Poor Show
ing at Los Angeles.
Special to Tho Evening WORLDLY

Special to Tho Evening WORLDLY
LOS ANGELES. Cal. March D.-Bill
Papke, once middleweight champion and
referred to with ave by the small boy
as the "Thunderbolt," s. = his hopes Of
regainlng premier honors swept aside
last night when Jim Flynn defeated
him handily In their ten-round bout at
McCarey's. II Papke had been willing
to stand OF and box with the Fire
man" he might have earned decision,
but he continually tried to rough II
with the heavier man, and this could
only end disastrously,
Papke has gone back: His blows
lacked steam, and. while his ability
as boxer stood out brilliantly when
compared to Flynn's, he could not stop
the rushes, and was frequently pushed
through or over the ropes by his heavier
opponent. once both men fell through
he ropes and from the platform. but
we're ceugff In the arms OF spectators
and neither was injured.
Roth men took severe punishment
Elynn bleeding profusely and Papke be-
coming weak under Flynns hammer
ing X was rough and tumble bout,
With Papke entirely outclassed in that
style OF milling
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-20
NELSON WILL HIRE PREACHER
TO HELP HIM IN TRAINING

when was tough young lumber
jack. Thanks for the inspiration. Aftel
beating fellows like Jack Glynn ant
Tommy Wallace Col. Andy Mullighar
took me for a good thing. We'll. &c
make It short, for two years l did TIM
Nightingale got the money, I got the
exercise. guess you understand some
thing about that.
But he missed his guess when he
took ME for coming champion. Sue
cess took my head and I had to go by
way OF the booze Sullivan pace. With
the help Of whiskey they had an easy
time. Beat two or three dubs after that
and decided 10 get an education, pre-
pared and entered the University OF Ne
braska, finished with an average Of %
per cent. in my studies, then took a
course In the Theological Seminary and
entered work as regular pastor.
Il never became knocker against the
game. l encouraged young men OF my
church to take up boxing. II was crowd
ed with boys and men. Most OF them
began 10 lead good clean lives. It's the
young men and make Christians OF
them. Now, in spite OF all this good
work accomplished, a lot OF old cranks
have gotten together and tried to put
me out OF commission In my church.
Also some OF the preachers began to
roast me for preaching a sermon In
Omaha from the prize ring. | am no
fanatic believe In using good. sensible
methods to help men to a better life,
and believe boxing is one Of the best.
For daring to stand for what know Ia
right, these people have endeavorsd TO
hang one over on me.
FIRST Of all, / never intend to give up
the religious work. Now, submit this
proposition to you: That be given a
chance TO be your boxing partner, |
was never brilliant as boxer on the
Abe Attell order, but | can rough 1t and
take a good beating. | am now only
twenty-eIght. and these years OF leading
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-20
Pulpit Orator Was Formerly
a Fighter and Has
Good Record.

pure life have made ma tou,nsa
stronger. and faster than ever. n ean'l
stand the work. then don't want
cent, and ! will pay my own eIpe nses
from omaha 70 New York. donH
mean TO say that can stand q paoS
such as you set out in your fights. But
IN your stage bouts and In training for
gan. then YOU can put me down Al
dead one. No other preacher has had 10
resort to boxing in order TO preach and
help others. Few have had the nerye
10 speak in favor OF the most manly al
all sports, because they know they
would get what ! have already received
the condemnation OF those who dS
ing will give TO a man.
This fellow reads like the goods, ana
am going to give him the Job" saM
Nelson.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-20
FIGHTS TONIGHT.

At the National \. C., OF Brook
Ign, Nos. ll-l3 Cedar street Joe
Maroney and Willie Howard clash
tonight in the star bout. In the
semi-tnal Freddie Dipples and n'll
Landers do the mixing. Both these
bouts are to be OF six rounds. There
VIII be several preliminaries.
frankie Burns and Young Stoney
are on this evening AZ the Long Acr.
A. &. Both promise TO end things
before the end OF the eighth round.
Young Faust and Young jefferson,
of Long Island, are in the semi
final. There will be four small
bouts and wrestling match.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-03-20
HUMOROUS VIEW OF THE JEFFRIES
UP.TO.DATE TRAINING METHODS
Former Champion Works With Sponge
and Bath Towel, and johnson
TrlfleS in Texas
By Irpir1 s. Cobb.

AS noneXpert Of hearty approval the
new method training Jees
by bathroom practice
Well IT'S been which
deny Coming
method OF strenuous exercising his ride
white sought the Jim
before the conductor with Old
probable that this