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SUPERSTITION TRACED TO ITS ORIGIN

The true origin of superstition is to
be found in early mans effort to explain
nature and his own existence, in the de-
tune, in the wish to avoid evils he could
not understand, and in the unavoidable
attempt to pry into the future"
Thus in one sentence r.. Sharper
NKnowlson explains the whole theory
of the subject he has chosen for his
latest book. "The Origin Of Popular
Superstition He goes on, in the most
readable and interesting way in the
world says the London Express, to
trace back all our old superstitions and
superstitious customs, and our ideas
about divinations and omens of all
sorts to their source.
Why do we give and wear engage
ment rings-those of us who court and
are courted? Because rings have fig
ured in premarriage rites from remote
antiquity, though the old custom was
for engaged people to exchange rings.
AS to why or when men refused To wear
engagement rings there is no informa-
tion; possibly the reason is mans nat
ural aversion to signs of bondage, and
his equally natural desire to hold
women in bondage.
Man has foolishly grown shy Of an
other good old custom--the kissing of
the bride. The custom goes back to the
Romans ii was commonly observed in
the middle ages, and 1t seems thou
sand pities Ill should now be dying. The
wedding ring also has heather origin,
and on this account il came very near
TO being abolished in the days of stern
old Cromwell.
Tubal Cain, tile story goes. made the
first wedding ring, and the idea in his
mind is thus expressed in an old trea-
tise The form Of the ring being cir
cular. that is, round and without end,
importeth thus much. that their mu-
tual love and hearty affection should
roundly hoW from the one TO the other
as in a circle, and that continually and
forever
Why DO we throw shoe at "A de-
parting bride and bridegroom? Posi-
bly, because the jews of old confirmed
sale by the giving Of shoe or SAN
dal: This was a testimonial in Israel"
IN Anglo Saxon marriages the brides
father delivered her shoe 10 the bride
groom. who touched her head with il
not TOO severely. let us hope-in to-
ken of his authority.
Some of Us believe that we can trace
destiny in the figures Of personal his
tory-at least this superstition is pop
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ular as social diversion 1t goes back
to Pythagoras, and certainly the sys-
tenn is interesting. Take Napoleon III.
He was born in 1903, assumed the en-
pire in 1852. and lost the empire in
1860. Add l plus 8 plus plus s to
1852 and the fateful date, 1869, re-
suits. The Empress Eugene was born
in 1926 and married to the emperor
in 1853-the numerals added together
in each case, and then added respec
lively to 1852. yield again the fateful
date. 1869, Corresponding dates and
events in the life Of Louis Philippe
give as curious prophetical results.
When they break mirrors, supersti-
tious folk shudder--it is an i'll starred
omen. Here the reason is simple
looking glasses have always been used
in divinatlons, and to break one is to
break the means Of knowing the will
of the gods. When Napoleon broke the
glass OF Josephine's portrait he never
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Prince Edward IL was born, but as yet,
owing to the far distant date, plans FOR
the pageant are exceedingly Indefinite.
Suffice it to say that the quaint Car
narvon folk are deliriously happy, and
are preparing to give their young ruler
a welcome that will leave no doubts as
to their heartfelt devotion and undying
loyalty.
The object of all this attention was
born in his mothers home at White
Lodge, Richmond park, June 23, 1894,
and was christened Edward Albert
Christian George Andrew Patrick
David, the last four names being chosen
by his parents in honor of the four
patron saints of England, Scotland, fire.
land and Wales His early learning was
derived from tutors at home. and he
has been reared in the open.
His early naval training was received
on the brig Edward Seventh" and he
! entered the Royal Naval college at Os
borne in May, 1907, just 80 years from
the time his father had joined the
Britannia as a naval cadet. Owing to
the fact that he had spent much of his
time on the royal yacht at Cowes, he
was well versed in ship lore, and also
passed his entrance examinations Of
Latin, algebra and geometry in highly
creditable manner. After his two
years course at the Royal college he
went to Dartmouth to finish his nauti-
cal education. Next year it is planned
to send him on tour of the world. He
will travel on a first class British
cruiser and will be accompanied on the
trip by his younger brother, Albert.
Prince Edward is fearless rider. He
drives, skates, toboggans, plays cricket
and football, and occasionally joins the
village boys on the recreation ground at
Sandringham. When at Frogmore house,
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EDWARD TO BECOME PRINCE OF WALES AT CARNARyON

C INCE the accession of his father
to the throne Of England, Edward,
Duke of Cornwall and Prince of
Wales. has been brought more promi-
nently into the limelight of the nation
as the heir-apparent Probably no
other country on the globe idolizes and
ldealizes her rulers as does England.
ready the young prince is being
hailed as the coming king. and he
promises to be every whit as popular
as his grandfather, the late King Ed
ward VII, was before him.
While to all intents and purposes the
prince became the Prince of Wales the
moment his royal father discarded the
title, he will not be legally vested with
ms rights for very nearly a year to
come. Through the pleading. it is said
or Lloyd George, chancellor of the ex-
chequer and member Of parliament for
Wales, King George was persuaded to
confer upon Carnarvon, Wales the
honor of witnessing the celebration
which will bring about the legal inves-
ture of the young prince. Carnarvon
is one of the most picturesque of the
Welsh villages, situated nAthe widest,
most impenetrable region on Carnarvon
bay on the Irish sea, and is the capital
of Snowdonia and Carnarvon county. In
its midst is its proudest possession,
Carnarvon castle, in which Edward is
was born. 1t has been suggested that
the impressive ceremony be performed
in one of the crumbling towers in which
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-30

The Arabs and Turks have a queer
kind OF ship. which crosses their seas
OF sand 1t hasn't sails or engines,
but four long, strong legs. You have
guessed that it is the camel, for you
know that no other beast is called
ship of the desert" Each foot OF the
large, hairy-necked camel has two
toes. joined by cushion of flesh,
which keeps the beast from sinking
into the sands. The riding camels OF
the desert people are rapid travellers,
but the patient animals that carry the
burdens do not travel more than three
miles an hour.
When the loads OF dates, figs rich
silks and fragrant spices are packed
on the eamels and all is in readiness
for the caravan to start, the camePs
master commands his beast TO kneel
upon the ground. Then the merchant
the camel springs upon his feet and
the start for a long journey is made.
Sometimes there are as many as 200
camels, all loaded with goods TO sell
at a distant city. The servants and
camel drivers are usually dressed in
white robes, belted in at the waist. ON
their heads they wear turbans with
curtainlille cloths, which they let
down in front Of their faces to give
protection from the cutting sand,
which is blown np by the heavy winds.
Instead OF wearing heavy shoes the
desert people wear light sandals. Rich
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merchants do not dress in clothing like
their servants, for they have costly
robes, which look very gorgeous in
the bright sunlight
The large leather bottles which the
desert people cary are for the water
which is needed on the trip. Although
the hot sun keeps 1t lukewarm, yet the
thirsty people are glad TO drink it
when on their long marches The cam
els drink great quantities of water
just before starting con their jour
neys. Then they are able to travel
several days without any more water.
When a sandstorm is approaching all
In the caravan know IL, even the cam
els that stretch themselves upon the
sand, while the men pitch their tents
for shelter.
OF all times in the travels of cara
van the visits TO the oasis are the
most pleasant These fertile villages,
amid a sea Of sand. must be like
friendly Islands TO storm tossed sailors.
The gurgling water, bubbling up from
the ground, refreshes all the travellers.
The tall, straight palms, with their
feathery branches, throw kindly shade
over the tired company, that feast
upon the dates from the trees When
all have enjoyed several days pleasure
at one OF these desert towns they pre-
pare to journey on, so MI their leather
bottles water their camels and pack
their tents. After a few days another
oasis will be visited and another rest
Will be taken.
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rested until courier, whom he dis
patched at hot haste, assured him OF
her safety, so strong was the impress
sion of her death on his mind.
Some of us shivcr when we spill salt.
Salt was an element in the old sacri-
fetal rites of the Greeks and the I,o-
mans-and -four and salt were offered
to propitiate the wrath of Internal
gods; hence no doubt arose the idea
that to spill the peace Offering meant
bad luck. Then, again. salt was the
symbol of friendship, and IL you upset
the salt you broke friendships bonds.
The old idea was that by throwing split
salt over the left shoulder one ap-
peased the devil. In Da Vincis picture
OF the Last supper, Judas is shown
overturning the salt, and this may have
given new life to the superstition.
Horses have often been reported to
tremble when near dead human bodies,
though the bodies were invisible. We
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from King David Of Israel. Not alone
is he popular at home however for
his frequent trips to the. Highlands dur
ing vacation times have made him a
familiar figure to his Scotch subjects
and he never looks to better advantage
than when in full Highland dress.
During the present month the royal
family moved from Balmora to Wind
sor castle, where they will remain un-
til after the holidays, following a GUS
tom set down by Queen Victoria, who
always spent Christmas in the beau
tiful castle. In February they will go
to Buckingham palace for the opening
of the London season, when it is
planned to give two courts and two
or three levees that month.
Until he attains his majority. the
prince will continue to live with his
parents when in London, though York
house will be his later on. At Buck
ingham palace a separate suite is now
being prepared for his highness with
quarters for his staff. Meanwhile, the
revenue from the duchy of Cornwall
is accommodating at the rate of about
$460,000 year for use as he thinks
fit when he comes of age. 1t was
with just such a heaped up revenue
that King Edward VII purchased
Sandringham.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-12-16
FAIR CARNIVAL QUEEN
TO Be CHOSEN
CONTEST AMONG HAMILTON
YOUNG LADIES TO REIGN AT
BIG ICE CARNIVAL.

A queen will preside over Hamil--
tons big ice carnival. A contest for
the honor has been started among a.
number Of young ladies OF the city.
They are Miss Isabel Gilray, Miss
Laura Harper, Miss Laura Goodrich
Miss Carrie Hork, Miss Mary Quinn,
Miss Nell Smithey and Miss Blanche
Mckay OF Darby A large ballot box
for the reception of votes has been
provided at the chamber of commerce
office.
Up to last night the ballotins
showed Miss Gilray leading with 103
votes. Miss Hork had % and Miss
Quinn 20. Votes are 5 cents apiece.
The candidates were selected by
committee of business men, whose
desire was to have them representa-
tive of the business and professional
life of the city. Miss Gilray was chos-
en- as the candidate of the profession
al men of Hamilton, Miss Harper rep
resents the A. c. M. Co, Miss Hork
the Valley Mercantile company, Miss
Goodrich the Gage Mercantile COM
pany, Miss Smithey the Theis store and
Miss Quinn the public schools.
The carnival will be held next week,
if present weather conditions cOntin-
ue. The baseball park, which is being
converted into an ice rink, will be the
scene of the Qualification. The pro-
cession to the grounds will be led by
the King of the Ice Carnival, Dr. F.
e. Buchen, and the queen, yet to be
chosen, the two riding together in an
automobile. Behind will come pro-
cession of skaters carrying Japanese
lanterns.
The carnival is to be held to raise
money for new baseball grounds and
will doubtless be attended by tre--
mendous crowd
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-12-16
DARBY NEWS NOTES.

Darby, Dec. 15.-County Assessor
Tanner was in town Tuesday from his
East Fork ranch.
Rufus Van Deusen returned from
Hamilton Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Hammond left
Tuesday for Hannah, N. D., for a Wis
it with their daughter, Mrs. John Nc
sGrath.
]. E. Totman and E. E. Miller were
in town from Hamilton Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wetzsteon re-
turned Wednesday from Spokane,
where Mrs. Wetzsteon received treat
ment for injuries received from a fall
last summer Her condition is but
little improved. She is staying at the
Hotel Priscilla and is receiving treat
ment by local physician.
The Misses Miles, Miss Alice Nc
Kinney, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Kerlee, Mr..
and Mrs. Glare Gilmore, ]. E. Shandy.
Frank Imbush, Howard Strawn, Ora
Shockley and Dewitt Mclaughlin were
among the Darby young folks who at
tended the Chinatown Trunk Mys-
terry" at Hamilton Tuesday night.
DR.. J. X. Squiers returned today
from a trip down the valley.
George Stephens, accompanied by
his mother, went to Hamilton today.
Mrs. ]. j. Bush, daughter and little
grandson, of Sula, were In town today
on their way to Missoula.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-12-16
CORVALLIS NEWS.

Corvallis, Dec. Id. A. Hundley
is very i'll at his home on the west
side.
Benton Goff purchased a fine team
of young English shire horses Tues
day.
Jack Reed has moved his lunch
counter to his residence and is serv-
ing meals again
Mrs. Robert Keys is seriously i'll AT.
her home in Woodside.
a Wilkerson was up from MissOu-
la, looking after business matters, this
week.
Frank Darby of Mssoula visited
his daughter, Mrs. Lamar Chaffin, the
first of the week.
Sam Brown came down from Roar
ing Lion Tuesday, seeking medical
treatment for sprained knee.
Road Supervisor Smithey and work.
men have been shaking up this COM
munity this week with the blasting of
gravel, southeast of town. The gravel
Is being used to grade the streets of
Corvallis.
Arrangements are being made for a
union Christmas tree at the Metho-
dist church Christmas eve. Special
music is being prepared.
The Corvallis school, for the first
time in it's history, began a systematic
fire drill this month, and the pupils
after few practices, are able to clear
the building in half minute
William Lockwood visited his father.
Myron Lockwood, and brother, Deck.
at Fort Benton, Mont, last week. En-
route, he was Joined at Missoula by his
brother, Frank, of California. and the
brothers journeyed to Fort Benton to-
gether, returning here Wednesday.
Myron Lockwood expects to spend the
winter in Florida
Mrs. Newt Whitesitt Tuesday re-
ceived the sad news of the sudden
death on Friday of her sister, Mrs.
Clara Wagy Lanning, at Fort Benton.
Mrs. Lanning was we'll known in this
neighborhood, having spent several
years of her girlhood here, and leaves
many friends to sympathize with the
bereaved family.
Rev. BascOm Walters announced tn
a large congregation at his church
Sunday morning that Rev. Fred IS.
Cox, a noted evangelist of the south
and east, will begin a series of revi-
val meetings at the Methodist church
the first Sunday in January. Rev.
Mr. Walters has extended special in
vitation to children and babies to at
tend his services.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-12-16
HAMILTON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1e,
MRS. HUGHES TO HAVE
A LIFE LEASE
ENRICHMENT SUIT OF VALLEY
MERCANTILE co. AGAINST
HUGHES SETTLED.

The trial of the ejectment suit en-
titled, Valley Mercantile company
against J. P Hughes, came to a sud-
den termination yesterday afternoon.
the court instructing the jury to find
for the plaintiff which it did, the
damages being fixed at 81 and costs.
The case was called for trial Wednes-
day and a jury was secured without
much difficulty. Judge j. Miller
Smith of Helena presided at the trial,
Judge Myers having been disqualified
In this case the plaintiff company,
which is largely owned by the Daily
estate, had instituted ejectment pro-
ceedings against the defendant.
Hughes, to secure possession of a tract
of 100 acres of land situate on Skal-
kaho creek, and of which he had had
the free use and possession for about
Is years. Hughes claimed that Mr..
DAILY gave him the ranch, also setting
up claim of adverse. possession.
The plaintiff, which was represent
ed by O'Hara & Edwards, rested it's
case on evidence of record, given by
P. ]. Shannon and G. A Reese.
Sam Lucas called by the defense,
testified that he had heard Mr.. DAILY
say tnat. Hughes was to make his
home on the ranch.
Mr.. Hughes also testified in his own
behalf. Yesterday afternoon the case
suddenly collapsed when Attorney
O'Hara sprung court record show
ing that Mr.. Hughes in a suit some
years ago in his complaint had al
legged that he held possession of the
land by virtue of a lease. At this
Juncture conference was held be-
tween the opposing parties and it
was stated that a compromise had
been agreed upon. 1t is understood
that under this agreement Mrs.
Hughes is to be given life lease Of
the property.
, The suit of G. w. Ward versus
George Tilbury and Charles Strom is
now on trial. g.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-12-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

United States to Jacob Greil-Eighty
acres.
S. P. Gill and wife to r. L. Van
Deusen-Lot 9, block 10, Riverview.
Frederick A. Goeriz to Gustavus A.
Goeriz-Thirty- acres near Darby.
In re guardianship Mamie Smith,
minor-Undividcd two-twenty-seven
interest in 10 acres.
FrankI. Bennett to John C. Turner
Northeast quarter section 13, south
half section 13 township 6 north,
range 20 west.
Bitter Root Valley Irrigation COM
pany to Mary Stein-Lots 20 and 21,
block IL, Sunnyside Orchards No. 3.
Alfred b. Wood and wife to John F.
Wood-Northeast quarter northwest
quarter southwest quarter section 8
township Z north, range 20 west.
John F. Wood and wife to Alfred b.
Wood-North halfg southwest quar-
ter section 3, township 2 north, range
20 west
Joseph Caple ct al. to John F.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-12-16

action at the vital moment of it's pas
sage through the house was signifi-
cant.
Under this law the Amalgamated
copper trust has been legalized and
domesticateu, incidentally attaining
monopolistic powers. This was ac-
complished, House Bill 100 paving the
way, by increasing the capital stock
of the Anaconda Copper Mining COM
pany from $30,000,O00 to $15O,00OOO0
and absorbing all constituent compan-
les.
During the recent campaign Mr..
Croft spread the misleading statement
that he had voted twice against against
this bill. The truth is, as reference
to the house journal will show, that he
failed to vote on the bill when it pas
sed the house, and later voted against
concurring in the bill as amended by
the senate, providing that no part of
House Bill 80, the antitrust law,
should be repealed by it, and voted
another time against calling the bill
up for immediate consideration-both
immaterial to the fate of the bill at
that stage of the game
WHEN Tue OIL passed the mouse,
Croft lodging, the last vote he had on
1t was gone for all he knew, as he
had no knowledge that the senate
would amend it.
The campaign to ascertain the truth
as to whether Mr.. Croft signed the
saloon pledge is now closed. It has
been proved, beyond all possible
doubt, that he signed it, although il
was at first hoped that he might dis
prove the charge. The campaign has
met with general appreciation by the
people, and, as it's purpose has been
fulfilled, the incident is closed SO far
as this paper is concerned.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-12-16
VOL XXI.
AGITATION FOR CANNERY
IS RENEWED
BUSINESS MEN LISTEN TO PLAN
OUTLINED BY GEORGE MAD
SON, CANNERY MAN.

Renewed activity to secure a can
merry in Hamilton was started at a
meeting of business men at the office
of the chamber of commerce Monday
night. George Madison, who has been
connected with the Turner Fruit COM
pany of Hamilton Heights, and who
has had extensive experience with
Wisconsin cannerieS, discussed the
feasibility OF the project with the bus
mess men.
The plan, as outlined by Mr.. Mad
son, contemplates a plant, including
building and machinery, to cost about
$4,000, and designed to can garden
peas and other staple products. In
addition to this cost, capital sufficient
to furnish seed to the growers and to
operate the factory for the first sea-
son would be necessary, as there
would be no resultant income until the
cannery's output was marketed. Fol-
lowing the plan in operation at other
canneries of this kind, contracts
would be made with the growers for a
certain number of acres, seed to be
furnished to the grower, the growing
of the crop to be under the direction
of the cannery. A price ranging from
$25 to $40, according to contract,
cry OF the crop. Machines fogJyShe
separation of the peas from the Vines
could be located at various shipping
places throughout the valley, thus do
ing away with the transportation of
the vines.
The proposal met with enthusias-
tic Endorsement by the business men.
A tentative canvass of those present
resulted in several thousand dollars
of stock being promised as subscrip-
tions. w. O. Fisk, who was elected
chairman of the meeting, appointed
Mr.. Madison and William T. LeFevre
a committee to extend the canvass
over the town and valley to ascertain
whether money can be raised to start
a factory. Il is hoped to bring the
matter to head shortly after the first
of the year, so that peas for next years
crop may be planted in the spring
Big Meeting Tomorrow.
Ton4orrow the farmers and fruit
growers of the whole valley are called
to meet at the chamber OF commerce.
The morning session will commence
at 10 o'clock and the afternoon session
will open at / O'Clock.
The subjects to be discussed IN
clude fruitgrOwers' union, good
roads, the orchard protection work,
and other kindred topics which are
vital to the interests of the entire
valley. The meeting will be under
the auspices of the country life COM
mission, the good roads committee and
the apple growers union committee
of the chamber of commerce.
Every man in the Bitter Root valley
is invited to attend the meeting, which
will be the first of series to be held
during the winter.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-12-16
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The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1910-12-16
WINFIELD TILDEN SUES
DINEEN FOR DAMAGES

Winfield Tilden of Victor filed suit
for $4,000 damages yesterday in dis
trict court against Pat Dineen. He
also asks to be reimbursed for $40
paid for the services of a doctor and
800 for loss of time from labor while
recovering from his injuries. The
complaint recites that on June 25,
1910, the defendant assaulted the
plaintiff, kicking, cursing and beating
him, inflicting damages in the amount
stated The trouble occurred on land
owned by Mrs. Tilden and resulted
from a dispute over water T. J.
Edwards is attorney for Tilden.