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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-13

~ LONG the streets Of Paris, little
~ while ago, threading the throngs OF
- vehicles and automobiles and wind
ing along the populous pavements. -
there passed a sight which startled
even les vrais Parisiens. who are popu-
larry supposed 10 have been brought up on
novelty until it takes miracle to assume
the importance Of the really unusual. But
here was something that brought 10 club
windows their base habitues and caused
the arcades. Ike hives along the Rue de
Rivoh TO belch forth their curious shoppers
until the curb was lined with struggling
crowds OF every class. necks craned to
watch the passing cortege
Now, a funeral procession, unless that OF
some noted person. indeed creates no more
OF a sensation than would a line OF the spick
and span delivery wagons of the Bon
Marche. The slow stepping black horses.
the massive plumed hearse, the string OF
carriages with their black CARRIED, decor
Gus mourners-these are familiar sights
throughout most Of the civilized world
Why. then. did this particular cortege.
moving along with the accustomed leIsurely
dignity, cause the murmur OF suppressed
curiosity and wonder that followed it like a
wave along the crowded streets?
Mon Dieu. II IS that the rainbow has
changed her tints, the leopard his spots, the
Moor his skinl A funeral without mourn
ing. A hesrse without Grape! It is that
the millennium is here" Explanations
such as these were heard along the whole
route OF this procession. And, 10 be sure,
Il was an unusual sight.
Instead OF the sable horses with their
heavy, tasseled nets, a pair OF dspple grays
drew the hearse, which was more simply
constructed than the familiar, shining
hearse with its elaborate carving. and it
was painted a soft dull gray -Four Ionic
columns supported the top and about the
capitals extending little above the cover
ing. hung wTeaths OF carnations. The
casket within was Of gray, but was almost
entirely covered with blossoms Of every
color. The driver, in a gray suit and hat
Of darker shade. seemed TO be quite IN
aware Of the sensation produced by the
eauipage. The curious eyes that peered
into the carriages following the hearse dis
covered that several OF the women were
CARRIED in the soft, dull gray and wore thick
wells reaching 70 their shoulders. One OF
them wore a veil little longer than the
others-but not one OF the immediate fam
ily nor the mourners seemed TO wear black,
Along the Boulevard de Ia Madeleine
moved the strange procession. People leis-
ureiy slipping their cafe or eau sueree de-
serted the cafes 10 stand on the sidewalks
and speculate as 70 the meaning Of the in
novation An American tapped his head
knowingly" One Of those crazy Frenchies
left crazy will. probably
An Englishman standing next to him said
solemnly: More likely an advertising
scheme Of the undertaken. It's quite dread
ful 10 think that business enterprise doesn't
respect even the sacred traditions OF
death"
Mais oui. oui. said little Fyenchmsu.
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with a prominent nose, eXcitedly. G est
vrai! C'est une idee MAGNITUDE. Son af-
faire est faite."
Into the Place de Ia Concorde moved the
cortege. beneath the towering obeHsk be-
fore which, in ancient hundred gated
Thebes must have passed unnumbered
funeral pageants A little child, who had
been idly watching the water Of tie fAnn-
tain as the wind sprayed il on 10 the walk,
raised her arms With delight as she gazed
at the brigh hued flowers. She was still
there. little homeless waif when, about
shutdown, the same carriages returned.
She followed them, running. for little way,
until she sank down exhausted.
As the carriages passed the Grand opera
house returning thus from the perform
ance Of the last, the final act, lingering
shaft OF sunlight fell upon the golden Tyre
of Apollo. above the great dome, making it
seem the only living thing In ali the gray Of
the sky and twilight A long haired, long
ulstered person, who had seen the gray
hearse on its way to the cemetery, said TO
his companion: " II is a beautiful, an IN
Spired ideai Gray-for the twilight when
the curtain goes down--not the black of the
night After the sunset of life the gray
peace Of the afterglow, which is also the
glow Of the dawn"
And so there were scores Of opinions
voiced. and the gray funeral was discussed
by the clergy, the laity, the laborer. and the
aristocrat II was discovered that the idea
originated with LematthIeu Freres, who
have perhaps the most expensive and COM
plete undertaking establishment in Paris
There has been no innovation in our line
Of business for years and years" argued
Lematthieu. En- bien. why no, have one?
VOLTA. Ills done. Les funerailles CRISES!
Mais o'est une idee marveilleuse,"
Now, the Messieurs Lematthieu figured
on some difficulty in introducing this rad
ical departure from the customs and ira
ditions hallowed by years Of usage. But
no less a person that Countess T. was
the first one TO approve of Il highly. and
desire to have the idea carried out upon the
death Of her husband
Lemstthieu Frsres were particularly glad
TO have the countess the first to sanction
openly this innovation. because she vas
a woman Of great culture and refinement.
and her position would lend a dignity 70
what might otherwise prove only sensa-
tional II was said that the countess had
long sgitsted the question Of funeral re-
form, and the funeral of her husband pre-
scented many unusual features. Those who
were there said the room where the casket
lay was flooded with sunshine. that one
could hear the singing Of the eanaries in the
conservatory Just off, that the services con
sisted simply in a friend singing one beau
tiful song. and each Of the few intimate
friends present telling of some good thing
the deceased had done in his life The chill
dren. who would doubtless have been ter
Forized by the black tragedy OF the ordinary
funeral. clung quietly to their mother.
whose haggard face was softened by the
gray Of her simple gown.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-13

UR moods are intense and strenuous, again re-
Taxed and indulgent. Lent is the strenuous
time Of the religious year. 1t marks the re-
action from social gayety and from material
pursuits.
But the spiritual side Of life does not easily
prevail over its rivals. 1t gains supremacy
through struggle. through reflection upon the
visions which come 10 the soul in its retirement.
The great lesson OF Christianity is that life
is serious and that its deepest reality cannot
be attained by any easy path. How constantly
Jesus impressed the fact. Except We take up
your cross aud follow me. We cannot be my
disciples"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-13

it is in challenging tone, inviting some one
else to do his worst. As the question appears
here, however, it is challenging in its nature
but is asking the challenged one how he pur-
poses doing his best under the circumstances.
What am | going to do about it| :
one Of the most important of all self-imposed
questions, especially to the young man. Be
fore he asks himself the question he is more
or less in difficulty. Something has arisen that
may border on the unexpected; il may have
been wholly unexpected and disconcertng
What am I going to do about it," he asks
Of hirnrnlf fnlt ham
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-13

HERE is an old story of burglar who by clever
gestculation and loud screaming made the inn
preston that the honest man who caught him
was the thief and that he, the thief, was the
honest man. This has been the fate of all the
prophets who have desired to liberate the people
from their immoralities. Whoever with brave
heart uncovered the swamp from which pesti-
lential breath arose was blamed as if he had
made the swamp with its miasma which had
done its deadly work so long only unobserved
by men.
Zola, the most DETAINED author OF the nine
teenth century, was at last acknowledged to be
the most powerful chsmDion of humanity Zoia
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may be asking friends
To the young that first of all judgments the is
upon himself question, anything
about it, Is it worth while doing
thing? Would be the rest? Would
better forget all it?
In thousand seeming demma the kind the
himself the the himself.
That unted his first touch with the world inclined
grievances which he without personal knowledge their
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-13
By Rene mansfield.

compassion for those who have passed the
borderland into the unknown. There is
also even al the present time. in many
countries. superstitious awe OF the dead.
resulting from the belief that disembodied
spirits are still sensible OF what passes on
earth.
And there are certain decided moral ad-
vantsges TO be derived from this public
eulogy Of the dead, In the case Of great
public men, this dwelling upon their private
and public virtues is a nobler lesson. a
greater incentive to emulation, than all the
abstract teaching in the world. g" The tomb
OF good man may supply the want Of his
presence, and veneration for his memory
produce the same effect as Imitation Of his
virtues" Then too this veneration for
the tonbs Of our forefathers strengthens
the bond uniting US with our native land.
Even the savage tribes wandering the
wastes OF Tartary own the sacred ties Of the
spot hailowed by the monuments OF their
ancestors
II is we'll known fact. also. that the
mind Is in a state the best fitted for moral
improvement after being ehsstened and
subdued by the religious awe that death al
ways inspires The community Of thought
and sympathy which our bereavement ex-
cites opens Up the fount Of cur apprecia-
ton and sympathy SO It would seem that
these funeral obsequies are % real benefit
to society, at the same time that they carry
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-13

prophet social culture gathered following from all tbs
the earth In the gigantic work of century
his cycle of twenty novels be the ramfed history of family
But the family history culture history moral history of the
empire the collapse battlefield Sedan And when
this France 1851 1871 discern that the general
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-13

This struggle for the of the spiritual life illustrated
everywhere the temptation Of Jesus The three
ton forth the truth that the spiritual life
the increase and deepening the The world
ling misses reality life will
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-08-11
Stock Company Coming

The Ruth Craven Stock Co., coming
under the direction of the Beck-Adams
circuit, promises to be one of the best
attractions we have ever been favored
with. Miss Craven is an actress of east
ern reputation and is surrounded by
competent company. The opening play,
"Her Fatal Error" was written espe-
cially for her and her company, and 1t
is needless to say that its production is
a theatrical standard. Harry L. Beck
is to be seen in the German character
comedy role of Hans Aberletz. and..has
made national reputation for himself,
being the creator of the part. From all
ghboring towns come reports that
lead US to expect treat during the en-
gagement. At Kelly's Hall August %,
% and "a.
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Jerusalem.

"On all sides we see the evidences Of
Skepticism. which often reaches the
level of ridicule. for things which we
and those who have gone before re-
garded as sacred" says a Palestine
letter in German paper, "but here in
Jerusalem the shocks to our reverence
are less frequent and less severe.
Come hither quickly, then. all We who
would see it before the march of mo-
dernity sweeps over the sacred city
and before its atmosphere suffers still
greater changes. To the tramway and
other things modern electric light,
power and heating are soon to be add
ed by French company. The waters
Of the river Jordan, which fall more
than 600 feet near the Lake Of Galilee,
will furnish the power. Think Of q
great electrical plant furnishing power
for many miles doing business under
the name of the Galilee Electric COM
pany" Can you fancy it complacent-
iv?"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-08-11

About forty Newport property owners
have been the recipients of unwe!come
registered letters from the county seat
conveying the information that their
property valuations for assessment pur-
poses have been materially increased.
Owing to lack of knowledge of the
reason for such action by the board of
equalization. and not knowing whether
the raise is justified by comparison with
other towns of the county, those inter-
ested are at sea how to proceed in the
matter. The notices set time at which
objections will be heard by the board of
equalization, but owing to the expense
of the trip to the county seat it is not
likely that much effort will be made to
combat the raises. However, little
knowledge as to the ground for this ac-
ton would be appreciated. as it was
generally felt that valuations were high
enough, and that Newport was about
the highest assessed town in the county
before this last raise.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-08-11
SEVEN AGES Of BASEBALL

All the worlds BAH field
And all the men upon 1t merely players.
They have their innings and their goings
out.
And one man in his time makes many
plays
At bat and on the diamond At first the
kidlet
And then the semi pro- with fierce am
Some day to be as great as Honus Wag-
And draw big coin, and then the minor
The minor leaguer-soon by scout dscov.
cred,
Bought and given a tryout: then the ma
jor-
The major ieaguer-idol of the bleachers,
Quick on bases. snappy and sure in field
ing,
Seeking the slugger's reputation
Fen against Three Fingered" Brown;
then-pouf-bench warming!
His leg goes bad. his arm or eye or some
thing.
He bats 'em out before the game and
coaches.
In sweater clad. at first or third. The
papers
All fear he cant come back The sixth
age shifts
TO minor leagues again. and there he is.
He says he's just as good as e'er he was,
But even here too fast's the company
For his bad leg or arm. His manly voice.
Turning again toward childish treble.
blames
1t on the umpire. Last scene of all,
That ends his strange. eventful history,
Is bush league hopelessness and sure oh.
livion,
Sans speed. sans arm. sans eye, sans
everything!
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-08-11
County Democratic Convention
THE PEOPLES STORE

The Democrat of Stevens county met
in session at Colvllle Saturday to select
delegates to the party state convention.
J. H. Long and A: s Sherlock, Of New
port, and Elmer sTlhackston. Of lone,
are the east side men selected as dele
gates. =: - -. = =.
The. convention adopted astring of
resolutions favoring closer attention
of the publicito the administration of
county affairs and all other public trusts,
urged that Democrats attend the pri-
naries and adhere strictly to their party
line. approved of direct legislation, de-
nounced the state road law and pledged
themselves for Improvement of the two
great waterways Of the county.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-08-11
AGAINST CAPITAL Letters.

The Society of Danish Pedagogues
and the Danish Literary association in
joint session recently discussed the
excessive use Of capital letters and
passed resolution urging the minister
Of education to issue orders to teachers
in public schools through the kingdom
ito restrict the use Of capital letters to
the beginning of sentences and proper
names" In explanation it was urged
that lin writing our native language
the average person halts and is uncer-
tain as to the big letters, and only
good could result from using them
only as we have indicated"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-08-11
Closing Out at Reduced Prices

Owing to the fact that we are going
out of business on August %, we are
placing our large stock of wines and
liquors on the market at greatly reduced
prices. Here is an opportunity to get
hold of some high class goods at low
figure. sunnybrook Rye, ten years old,
is one of the specialties we offer. Bud
weiser beer at Is cents per bottle. Rainier
beer $3.50 for two dozen quarts.
GRIFFITH & DUNLAP,
Old Town, Newport, Idaho.
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Pained thA ie,Mels

Mary Andre was a palmist in Trieste,
Austria. When she examined the
hands Of we'll to do women she gener-
ally predicted some impending misfor-
tune and explained this was very like
~ due to their possessing some un-
lucky jewel. A number Of her clients
tntrusted the palmist with their jew
elry in order that she might discover
which was the offending stone. Frau
Andre must have had a large clientele,
for she suddenly disappeared from
Trieste with $4,000 worth of this jew
elry and has not been heard Of since.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-08-11
Good Measure

We always give good measure, we al
ways give good quality, we always
charge reasonable prices. Now you know
what to expect from US, and if ever we
fall short just tell us about it. Our idea
is to get the trade of every one we can.
We want to do it by honest means. We
want to make it to your advantage to
trade with US. We will try to please
you. Phone 101.
SOUTH SIDE GROCERY.
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PRINCE EDWARD.
The New Heir Apparent to the Throne
of England.


Prince Edward, who viii probably
soon be made Prince Of Wales, a title
that is given by individual investment
and not by birth, is the eldest Of the
six children of the new king and queen
Of England. He will be sixteen years
old on June %.
Prince Edward will for the present
be styled the Duke Of Cornwall and
Rothesay. He succeeds forthwith to
the duchy of Cornwall, with a clear in
come of 100000 yearly, which win
accumulate until he becomes of age,
giving him an independent fortune Of
$2,50O,O00.
The fact that he will some day be-
come king of England if the normal
course of events is not interrupted does
not seem to weigh heavily upon Prince
Edward. He is as merry and light
hearted youngster as can be found
anywhere. He has whole menagerie
Of his own, to which he is devoted,
and he is an ardent advocate Of kind
ness to animals.
In 1908 he entered Osborne college,
following the steps of his father along
the paths that lead to the navy. He
did not put on any side," according to
the young naval cadets at Osborne,
and is exceedingly popular with his
associates.
Prince Edward is not a brilliant
scholar, but he is hard worker. He
is a healthy, wholesome looking lad Of
the Hanoverian type, with light hair
and a somewhat plain, good natured
face.-New York Times.
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A MEXICAN MAGNATE.
Don Luis Terrazas Owns the Largest
Farm In tho World.


Farm In the World.
The world probably contains moth
ing anywhere else that can compare
with the splendid estate Of Don Luis
TerraZas, in the state Of Chihuahua,
Mexico. This fortunate magnate is
said to own the greatest farm in the
world. 1t includes 100000 acres of
fertile land and extends $50 miles east
and west and 200 miles north and
south. On its mountains and through
it's valleys roam over 100000 cattle,
100000 sheep and 100000 horses, these
being tended by an army of 1000
horsemen, herdSmen, shepherds and
hunters. Each year at least 100000
head Of cattle and 100000 sheep are
slaughtered, dressed and packed, this
ranch being the only one in the world
which maintains its own slaughtering
and packing plant. And this means a
very considerable additional profit to
it's august and fortunate owner.
On this gigantic estate are five reser-
voirs. which cost 100000, and 300
wells, which cost over another $780,
900. Don Luis Terrazas is a scientific
farmer and raises every kind Of grain
in his great fields. His homestead is
declared to be the finest farmhouse in
existence in any country. It is capable
Of accommodating 500 guests at a time
and was erected at an expense Of 81
100000. 1t is veritable country pal
ace, and the gardens are more careful
ly laid out and the stables are more
costly than those of any emperor. On
the homestead alone are employed
over a hundred male servants.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-08-11
What Crete Would Cost,

Present trouble In the east has
brought out the sardonic humor Of at
least one Turkish gentleman.
would your highness." said an en-
terprising Italian journalist to the
grand vizier of the time, consent to
the sale of Crete?"
Certainly" replied the Turk. ANY
one can have 1t for the p-i3e we paid
twenty years war"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-08-11
Card of Thanks

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to the many friends who so
kindly rendered their aid and sympathy
during our time of bereavement.
Mrs. FRED PHILLIPS AND FAMILY.
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Resolutions Of Respect. !.

Resolutions of respect in memory of
the late Fred Phillips:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Al mighty God
to remove from our midst loyal and
progressive citizen, a.careful and eff
cient officer, considerate and devoted
husband and father; therefore be it
Resolved, That as a good citizen he
believed in the supremacy of the. law, in
the equality of all men before its tri-
bunals of justice, and was ever ready to
accept: in practical way, the sentiment,
"For justice all places a temple and all
seasons summer"
Resolved, That as an officer he fully
appreciated the demands of the public
in the service he rendered, and believed
that accuracy in his business transact
tons with the public was cardinal
virtue. He faithfully discharged all
public trusts.
Resolved. That in the death OF our
co-worker. Mr.. Phillips, we, the city
COuuC1ts udSC- SuSCd3ACO VIC IOSSsOA a
friend whose fellowship it was an honor
and a pleasure to enjoy; that we: bear
willing testimony to his many virtues ;;
that we offer to his bereaved family and
mourning friends, over whom sorrow
has hung her sable mantle, our heart
felt coincidence, and pray that Infinite
~
their burdened hearts. and inspire them
with consolation, that hope in futurity
and faith in God give, even in the
shadow of the tomb. q
Resolved, That copy of these resolu-
tons be presented to the family of our
deceased friend. DR.. LUsHER. +:
W. F. WILLARD,
Committee.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-08-11

At meeting of Camp No. 9723 of-the
Modern Woodmen of America, held
August 8, 1910, the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted
Whereas. Almighty God, in His infin-
lite wisdom, has taken from US our es-
teemed neighbor, Mr.. Fred Phillips,
Resolved, That we drape our charter
in mourning for 80 days, and thatswe
extend our sincere sympathy and eex--
press our coincidence to his wife and
children IN this. their sad bereavement;
and, further
! Resolved, That copy of these resolu-
tions expressing our sorrow be forwarded
to the bereaved family, a copy spread
spread in full on our minutes and pub
lished in the local paper.
E. J. lUTz,
F. ENGBDRe,
]. G. FLYNN,
Committee.
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Advertised Letters

List Of letters remaining uncalled for
in the Newport, Wash p. O. to date, are
as follows:
Burton, William Ferguson. CA
Murphy, DR. WI Randalls, Charlie
Rode, Miss Verna Roman, 81
Wilson, Clark
Foreign
Rade. Uyclon
When calling for the above please say
advertised" r, L. TowLE. PM.
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Catholic services at st. Anthony's
church every first and third Sunday at
10 q. m. Sunday school every Sunday at
1O:4O a. m. Seats are free and cordial
invitation is extended to all to attend
the services.