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The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-15
Lecture Well Attended

The lecture at kelly's Hall FRIDAY
evening given by Prof. Moore, OF Con
zaga College, assisted BY sterioptican
in charge of Prof. Bachalupi. was wen
attended and thoroughly enjoyed. IN
cidents Of the life and passion OF Christ
were illustrated and explained by the
lecturer, bringing many new thoughts IN
connection Herewith to the hearers.
A feature of the evening was a vocal
solo by Father Folchi the veneraoie
priest, who has charge OF this paris D.
Father Folchi also directed the singing
Of the children of the Sunday schooi
class. Prof. Simpson and Mrs. Hynes
furnished the instrumental music.
The ladies of the church are thankful
to Prof. Simpson and others who as
sisted and to all for their patronage OF
the event which netted them a goodly
cum for the new church building.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-15
In Stevens County?

DO you know of the marvellous
development now going on in the
Pend Oreille Valley? Do you
want to know about the opportun-
tiles to invest small amounts in
rich fruit and farm lands, fertile
and well located in this growing
section?
Too much cannot be said of the
productiveness of the soil in this
district, the closeness to market
and excellent transportation facili-
ties and best Of all pure water and
pleasant climate. Hundreds are
investing and making money in
farm lands. The boom will soon
be on. Buy before the increase in
prices that is sure to come. Be.
low are a few of the bargains we
offer.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-15
ORDINANCE NO. %.

An ordinance to establish q grade on Scott
avenue. between the north line of Sixth and
the south line of First street. In the Town of
Newport.
Be 1t Ordained by the Council of the Town Of
Newport as follows:
Section l. That the curb on Scott avenue
shall be seventeen an feet from the boundary
lines on each side of the street.
Sec 2. That grade for Scott avenue between
the north line of Sixth street and the south
line of First street, be and is hereby established
as follows:
The center line, beginning al its point OF in
tersection with the south line OF First street at
Bench Mark" to be 2l2S feetl; thence south on
said line on per cent grade to its intersec-
ton with the north line Of Second. street at an
elevation cl52 feet; thence south to the south
line of Second street on q 90 per cent grade, at
an elevation of 2152 feet; r4hence on & 100 per
cent grade to its intersection with the north
thence south to the south line Of Third
at an elevation of 2149 feet; thence on 0.6 per
cent grade to its intersection with the north
feet; thence. south to the south line of Fourth
street at elevation of 2151.S feet; thence on q
Ia per cent grade to its intersection with the
2l56; thence: south to the south line 1of
Fifth street at an elevation of 2156 feet thence
on 1888 per cent grade to its intersection with
the north line of Sixth street at an elevation Of
2146 feet.
The east curb line: Beginning at its inter
section with the south line of FIRST street at an
elevation or ZlbO feet, thence running south
along said line on like grades for like distances
as the center, but at elevations one foot less
than said center line
The west curb line: Beginning at its inter-
section with the south line of First street at an
| elevation of 2l60 feet, THENCE running south
along said line on like grades for like distances
as the center line, but at elevations one foot
less than said center line.
Sec. 8. That the elevations of the curb lines
OF said avenue herein mentioned shall be con.
strued to be the elevation of the street at the
base OF the curb, and the top OF said curb shall
be, at sll points, seven inches higher than the
elevations of said curb line.
Sec. I. That grade for sidewalk strip FIVE
feet wide is hereby fixed and established; and
the same shall be five feet from the property or
boundary line, and shall be level with the base
of the curb line, and the top surface Of all
sidewalks shall be two inches higher than the
top of the curb and nine inches higher than
the gutter line: that the grade for all parking
strips between the boundary lines, sidewalks
and curb lines, is hereby established and shall
be level with the top of the curb lines on either
side of said Scott avenue
Sec. 5. That this ordinance shall, upon being
signed by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk
before publication, take effect and be In force
from and after its publication.
Passed the Council the 18th day of April, A.
d. 1909.
Signed and attested the 18th day Of April. A.
D. 1909. e. g. APPEL Mayor.
Attest-EDwAsD Barrros, CLERK.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-15
ORDIN ANCE: NO. 90.

An ordinance providing for the improve
ment Of Scott avenue by grading, guttering.
eurbing and sidewalking same, from the north
nne Of Sixth street to the south line of First
street, in the Town Ot@-Newpbrt; and creating
Assessment District No..
Be It Ordained by the Council OF the Town OF
Newport as follows;
Section l. That the improvement of Scott
aveuue, from the north line of Sixth street to
the south line of First street, by grading, curb
ing, guttering and sidewalking the same to the
official grade thereof, and by grading and
parking strips to receive sidewalks, all accord
ing to plans and specifications filed in the office
Of the Clerk. be and the same is hereby ordered.
Sec. 2. That all lots and parcels of land
fronting or abutting on said Scott avenue, be-
tween the north line of Sixth street and the
south line OF First street, in the Town OF New
port, Washington. are hereby constituted and
formed into assessment District No. 7.
Sec 8. That all lots, portions of lots, and
parcels of land in Assessment District No. be
assessed to pay said Improvements, as is pro-
Jv1ded in Ordinance No-29
Sec 4. This ordinance shall. upon being
signed by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk
before publ cation, take effect and be in force
from and after its publication.
Passed the Council the 18th day of April. A.
D. 1909.
Signed and attested the 18th day of April. A.
D. 1909. f. S. APPEL, Mayor.
Attest-EbwARD BRITToN,
:. Clerk of the Town of Newport.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-15
School Election Saturday

The proposition for refunding the out
standing warrants of the Newport
school district will be submitted to the
voters Of Newport on Saturday next.
The election will be held at the school
house from one O'Clock until eight in
the evening.
The proposition is a good one and
should receive the support of all. The
refunding will save the district money
in interest charges as the bonds will
only carry six per cent interest. The
amount OF the proposed issue is $4,000.
This sum will take up all of the general
fund warrants now outstanding and
leave the finances of the district in
better shape so that the directors may
issue more warrants for the purpose of
constructing new sceool building. -
Furnished rooms to rent at South Side
Grocery.
S. W. Rogers last night received from
West Union, Iowa, a standard bred
driving horse. =.
After some six months of endeaver
Agent Jaynes, Of the Great Northern,
has succeeded in getting authority fer
installing a telephone, and the depot is
now connected with the exchange. Their
number ia $50. :: :, =
Contractor Jones, OF the firm of Jones
& Onesrud, has purchased from j. w.
Cusick all of his real estate holdings in
the vicinity of Cusick, south. of the CAL
ispel river, paying $s5 per acre for it:
With the purchase of the Jones, Cusick
and Indian Susapp places, Jones &
Onesrud have corraled some of the best
lands in the valley. They expect to
dixie all of their property.
The shooting gallery in the tent next
to the Antler continues to attract ouI
good shots. Ben Fox tied again the sec.
ond week with score of q, bot this
time he lost out on the shoot-off, i. B
Crandall beating him. The prize put
up this week is 35-caliber Remington
Special, which is very fine frearm and
one that most any of the sports would
like to own.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-15
Ball Season Opens

The game Of ball at the park on Sun
day last showed the fans that there was
some very good talent in Newport this
season. While the teams were composed
of pick-ups from both sides OF the line
a good line on some of the new players
was secured.
Schurch. who formerly pitched for the
Rockford, ILL.,, team, showed consider
able speed. Alb Martin had his oppo-
nents faded from the start. Mike Fox
put them over the plate better than eyer
before.
The team will 90 to Gusick on next
Sunday and play the first game Of the
season with the Cusick club. The
steamer lone has been chartered for the
occasion. The fare for the round trip
will be 81.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-15
zones a Lobster lss-vot?

l bin tolt aboudt dot man named Yones,
Who always pays der freight,
Why zones left home, und Yohnny iones,
ind der zones got buildings make,
end der Yones vot buys an acre
Way oudt on der North Side,
Expecting for do make stake;
Veil, We hobe he's satisfied.
Bud We bed mudch as ffdeen cends,
Und now mine vords do marx,
We can raise more dan his acre
From Won lot in Cedar Park,
Und if you don'd believe Id
You ask dem soldiers dare.
Who got some land und want some more,
Und aind't got none to spare.
Ven you want der bestest kind OF land,
Ware you don'd have to irfegate,
Yust see dot A. NJ, Harris,
Vot deals in real estate.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-15
Notice

Notice is hereby given to the citizens
Of Newport, Idaho that on Saturday.
April 18th, there will be held at the
School House in District No.9 the annu-
al school meeting for the election OF one
Trustee whose term of office shall be TOR
three years Polls will be open from
30 D. m. to ) o'clock p. m.
40 f. G.. GROVER. Clerk.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-15
FARM LANDS

10 Acres-Sec. 22-3O-45 Stevens Co.,
on main road, 3 miles from
Tweedie, black pine land; slight
~ rolling; creek sinks in bottom;
no improvements; surrounded by
we'll improved ranches; will cut
500 cords wood, price $3.50.
Terms. Will exchange for New
port property.
so Acres-Sec. 26-31-45, Stevens Co.,
2 miles from Newport, / mile
from Penrith, good orchard or
grain land: nearly all level,
100000 feet saw timber, 1000
cords wood. / room frame house
barn etc. Good we'll. 10 acres
fenced. 6 acres cleared. price
$500. Terms.
SO Acrcs-1 miles from Newport, 3
miles from Penrith on main road
100000 saw timber, lots of cord
wood. acres cleared and
fenced. Small house and barn.
Good soil. 80 acres bottom land
price S140O Terms.
l20 Acres-Sec. 12-54-6, Bonner Co.,
Idaho, near railroad station, good
black pine land; some saw timber
and plenty of cord wood. Price
1850; Easy terms.
100 Acres-Sec. 24-55-6, Bonner Co.,
Idaho, near railroad station, J
room house, Barn 20x28, chicken
house, all fenced, $500 cords
wood. Price $500
$40 Acrcs-In Sec Is, 4 miles from
Cusick, some saw timber and
cordwood. Good fruit, hay o,
orchard land, slightly rolling
$40 per acre.
We have other good ranch, fruit
and timber lands at prices from ST.
to $50 per acre. Write or call fo,
complete list.
Nnwnnrt Waeh and IN
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department OF the Interior,

Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Spokane, Wash.
April 10. 1909
Notice is hereby given that Mary NJ. Hump
rey, of Penrith, Wash, who, on Nov. l. 1870.
made Homestead entry No. 1851 (0S456), ioi
81 NwA, swA NEA and Lot2 Of Section
Il, Township 81 North, Ranged +. W: NJ, ma
fled notice of intention to make final com MI
tation proof, to establish claim to the lam
above described, before Sidney W. Roger
United States Commissioner for the Eastern
District of Washington at Newport, Wash, Oh
the 9Th day of June, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses: Dan Gran
dali, of Newport, Wash; Ira 8. Troyer OF Pen
rith, Wash; Joseph Harshaw, OF NeWpoIt
AIS $40 Hal J. Cole, Register
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-04
In. Pietur. In pi.auiss.

Of the strange vicissitudes through which many of the worlds famous pic lures have passed perhaps none was odder than that of ''The Picture In Disguise a magnificent painting that now adorns the residence of Lord Leigh in Warwickshire, England. This remarkable picture for many years ap- peared to be merely a painting of flow AeEs. The floral study was, however. finally pronounced by an astute art dealer to be in reality a mask for an other painting, With the permission of the owner he caused the painting of flowers gradually to be removed, whereupon there was discovered .un- derneath a very fine portrait of Charles I. by Van Dyck. While no au- .thentic record of this masterpiece has been fopnd, it is supposed that the portrait was disguised by some royal iss in. order to guard against its de, struction by Roundheads during the revolution.-Boston Post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-04
Concealed Weapons.

Once in a college town the rumor that students were carrying concealed weapons reached the ears of the local police. The chief at once issued strin- gent orders that the heinous practice should be stopped. One day a group of them passed a policeman. and one of the students in so doing put his hand to his hip pocket. Then, as if reeollecting himself in time, he hastily withdrew it and looked sheepishly at the policeman
 "What have you in that pocket?'' the latter asked sternly.
 Instead of answering, the student and all his companions, as if panic stricken, started to run. After chase all the students were cornered and or dered to deliver up whatever they had in their hip pockets.
 Weekly they obeyed. Each one car ried a corncob. The remarks of the policemen cannot possibly be record ed.-Phlladelphia Ledger.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-04
A Deceptive Air,

The Bushby storekeeper surveyed MT. Leonard with a contemplative eye and then turned his gaze toward Jim my Sloane, who was putting package into the delivery wagon. Jimmy had the leisurely air of one with plenty of time at his disposal 1 .---5 -t.
 You want to know how he'd be for your business down below?" said Mir. Gregg slowly.
 "Yes,- said the visitor. 'T noticed him yesterday, when that crowd of young fellows were getting the piano into the hall; he seemed to work hard CT than any of the others It occurred to me he might like a bigger chance than he has here.''
 ''M-m," said the storekeeper. "Well, now, I can't say as to that, of course, but as to his working harder than any of the other boys, I'll tell you what they say, and you can believe it or not, jest as you choose.
 ..They all like Jimmy, for he's first rate company, but the truth is that when it comes to lifting. or such work, Jimmy's all take holt and mighty lit tie .h'ist.'-Youth's Companion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-04
Dark Walls Best For illumination.

Some scientists who have been mak- ing investiga tions into the part played in the matter of illumination by light and dark walls have come to the con elusion that the dark walls are better fitted for. good illumination than the light. In a room where the walls are dark and where the source of light is entirely behind the readers field of vi- sion a. person who reads is impressed
 with the idea that the room is excel tently well illuminated, but if now an other light is brought into the room and Eplaced within the field of his vision, though not shining on the paper he is reading, the pupils of his eyes will con- tract, less light will enter them from the paper he reads. and the reader will
 De impressed with the idea that the H. lumination has been reduced and the paper is becoming darker. These sci entists say that the experiments show that if the walls are light colored the efficiency of the illumination may actu- ally be diminished.-Pathfind
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-04
The Joke on the Jockey.

A few years ago a famous jockey was engaged to ride the favorite in an important srace.> On the way to the post he found himself cantering along side a rank outsider, the mount of . stable boy who had only just com menced riding.
 You'll have to be careful with that brute B." he remarked. I've ridden him beforea and you'll never be able to hold him.''
 B.. thanked the. crack for the hint and said that be would do his best''
 Halfway through the race the out sider and another were in front. with the favorite close behind. Fancying that the others were in difficulties, the rider of the favorite shouted:
 Pull out. B., and let me through! I've got the race in hand"
 The crack was mistaken, however. Looking back, the stable boy replied, with a grin:
 'I would. but can't hold himr'
 With which the novice let his horse have his head and shot away, the easi- est of winners. to the chagrin of the crack. who finished second.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-04
what Man Owe. to eird..

sTf should be sreaiized. said nat
 lralist, that wfthout birds tef hold. in heck the insects vegetable life soon would cease and life for man would become impossible upon fhs earth. Birds are pnture' 'ss check ia anaz- ing power of insects to 1nc&sAse, If 1nssct life were allow ed frse fourse 1t would soon overpower sptaG Me. and therefore animal life, including that of man, would be impossible. is an asto0nding conclusion, but it is the conclusion of science. If the birds were gone very soon the leaves would disappear from the trees. and the limbs would be festooned with the webs of caterpi1lars or with masses of their nests- These would move from tree to tree, increasing by the million as they advanced. In the course of a few seasons there would be no. trees In the fields other species of insects would destroy the grass and the grain sSnd all vegetable life, and the ground would be as if sea of devouring mouths had passed over it.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-04
Making History.

When Kinglake was writing his his- tory of the Crimean war he received letters from all sorts of people con cerned in the war. One day letter with a deep black border came from two people fn the colonies, husband and wife. describing their grief. Their only child had been killed in the Crimea. They wanted to have him mentioned in the History of the Crimean War" Kinglake was touched and replied by post that he would do his best if they would send him the necessary particu- lars Again letter, also black bor- dered. 1nll of thanks, but with the fol lowing conclusion: ''We have no par ticulars whatever to give you. He was killed on the spot, like many others. but anything you may kindly invent will be welcome. We leave it entirely to your imagination."-Lon Chron- tcle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-04
Wofkedl Too Well.

A hotei proprietor. noticing that some of his cdstomers were evidently trying to eat their suppers in the shortest possible time. lest they should miss the boat which was waiting at the wharf, thought it would be funny to frighteh them. Accordingly he went into a back roon and gave a remark ably perfect imitation of a steamboat's Whistle. The joke worked well. The men heard the sound and rushed to the boats- The joker laughed long and loud until suddenIy 1t occurred to him that the men had gone off without paying for their suppers. Then he stopped laughing Eondon Town and Country Journal:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-04
Picturesaue Japanese Peasants.


 The most characteristic scenery in Japan is not the mountain, on which few Japanese dwell. but the rice field, which Is to be found wherever there is a patch of level ground forfthe field and sufficient water for irrigation Gen. tie slopes are made useful by terracing, and the cooly, preparing the ground or cutting his crop, is the true Japanese peasant. He is picturesque peasant in his blue cotton suit, his broad, con- ical straw hat and straw overcoat: He is good natured peasant, absurdly contented with his earnings, though the agricultural laborer earns as little, as 8 or O.cents gold a day. His house is a light wooden frame surmounted by a heavy thatch, and he loves to plant a lily garden along his rooftree. Butshe always has one thing which separates him from the Chinese and the East In- dian-he lives on platform raised above the ground. No hardened. soil for him, no chilly pavement or brick or stone. A wooden floor, a piece of clean mating, a broom and bathtub the poorest Japanese will always have. Tokyo Letter to Boston Transcript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-04
Taken Unavvares.

Sir William Grantham was engaged as political speaker in the days be fore he took his place on the bench and when he was plain MT. Grantham. On one occasion, while he was deliver ing an address, man got up in the audience and shouted out excitedly, 'It's lieY' Thanks" said the future judge. Its a liey' shouted the ex- cited one again. You're gentleman. g said MT. Grantham sarcastically. Its a lie!' burst out his opponent again, carried away by his wrath, but the general laughter which arose at his answer recalled him to himself again, and he sat down discomfited.-London M. A. F.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-04
One Was Eneuah.

Iho British academy once had print s4 q lew copies of an important work 1oE p6ssentat1on to some foreigners Who. from their prominence in the sci -&n11Qe world, were best entitled to be ho66E9l with the gift Professor Airy. the adtrenomer royal, was requested to nake a selection of the nanes. A lev days after he had sent i'd his list he was Informed by the secretary of the aAniralty that "my lorda were stFuck by the number of unknown pamns included and that they wished to make an inquiry on thssubject Alry asked the secretary 6f some specifcat1ons as to the nama referred
 <sWell, as an example, said the sec FetAry, 'here is the name of Professor e. E Gauss of Gottingen. Who is he?s
 -Giuss is one of thesgreatestxma he mattcihns of the age and dsstAhdssamong the two or three most emfne masters in physical astronomy now living. Who else do you wish to knoW about ?''
 ssNo one else. That will Hp,y replied the secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-04
Ronheur's Humor,

Mile Rosa Bonheur Rosa stood for Rosalie) was not without a sense of humor, so it is told of her that when
 presiding over a school of design in Paris, the pupils being girls, the artist was disgusted with the class because, initiative of their teacher, the young women had cut their hair short. "Goodness," cried Rosa Bonheur, "how horrfd you all look! This is not class of boys You silly creatures, let your hair alone and do your best so as to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-04

all these stir a delight in the so1l. which is not of the soul or its quality. but from without; hence they are look ed upon as happening to the soul and in that sense. create happiness. Joy differs from this as being of the soul itself. originating in it's quality. And this appears in the original form of the word, which instead of suggesting a hap literally denotes leap or spring. The motion is. outward and not toward, as we conceive it to be in happiness. It is not the bliss of con- dition. but of character.-Dr. Horace Bushnell. ;.ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-04
it pidn,t EaiI Out.

.I see1Eour hair Is falling out, sir" remarked the hairdTesser. who was getting ready to work the hair tonic idea on the customer.
 "You don't see anything of the sort" !" rejoired his victim. tWhat you see is the. sequel to falling out between Mrs -scedgers and myself."-London Ansyers