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The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23
ANCIENT CITY OF SHANGHAI
Where the Chinese Gentleman OF Isis
ure Passes His Time En-
ioyabiy.

Shanghai affords a curious study OF
the combinations of the western In
iuence and the native city, according
to James F. ]. Archibald In Burr Nc"
lntosh's Monthly. Along the river va
rious nations have acquired conces
sions Of land and have built according
10 the ideas of their governments.
But a little distance back in the city,
surrounded by an old wall. is the an
cient city of Shanghai. with its o
derful tea gardens and teahouses sur
rounding the beautiful little artificial
lakes and ponds. Here the few hours
OF recreation spent by the better class
OF Chinese gentlemen are employed In
leisurely gossip over the ceremonious
drinking of tea. In the gardens OF
Shanghai the bridges extend over the
little waterways and ponds and from
the rookeries and walls are lotus flow
ers and wistarias hundreds OF years
old. On the walls and on the bridges
are tablets engraved with the wise
sayings Of wise men.
Ahc cuOph vi tne udiiNc Quditci aic
of endless interest and the hucksters,
peddlers and beggars all form a part
of the curious mixture Of the past
and the present. The signs displayed
In front of business houses are an ex.
ceedingly interesting study, the signs
In many cases. costing quite as much
as an entire building in which the
business"i s 1aIried on. Great poles
fanked by beaaea1aallS, carved wings,
gilded and colored. anne he char
acter of the wares on eXhy
sale within. There is undou0VU
greater leisure class among the O,
nese in Shanghai than in any othe|]
city In China. Here Chinese gentle!
men Of wealth spend much time in the
teahouses and theaters with favorite
singsong girls, who correspond to the
geisha girls OF Japan, who r In re-
atty. the entertainers OF actresses
popular to the day and are generally
Of q high moral standard. They are
usually an exceptionally intelligent
and brilliant class of women.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23
Moses Of Our Ancestors.

Ancient white man had immen1
oony buttresses like a billy goa1
bullying out above his eyebrows. \
had brow and no forehead. and !
bony bridge Of the nos To speak
So when such an evolutional gran
daddy got :. sockdrAsger over his ey|
and nose with a fist or a club 1t didn
much matter. He did not have
have the bridge of his nose raised
a surgical engineer. nor have bis eY
painted by a BLACK eye artist" I'D
same kind Of clubbing today would NJ
only spoil a mans looks for life. ~
might end him then and there. IL
pretty clear that the white mans nos
Is a type Of the white mans mind
everything bespeaking gentle ma
gers.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23
EASY TO ACQUIRE WEALTH
Any One Can Lay UP Treasures on
Earth II He Is Willing to Pay
the Price.

An old confidential clerk In a New
York banking house has just died.
leaving an estate of between 81, 900. 600
and $1,000 900. all saved out of his
wages and acquired by investment.
Far from being a difficult feat. this Is
rather easy. Any bright boy who
fancies such a career can repeat it.
Suppose an office boy of sixteen has
in two years saved by %pinching self.
denial 500. He can loan it at legal
interest on good personal security or
invest 1t to yield five per cent. In
the former case, if the yield is kept re-
invested it will grow to $4,000 by the
time he is seventy-ave; in the latter
case to S2,100.
But the boy keeps on saving. His
wages are raised from time to time.
and as his second. third and succeed
ing 500 come more quickly, each In
turn is set on its way to grow into
thousands. At thirty-ive he has a
salary OF perhaps $500 a year and
W. $500 Of it or more The sa-
wings of thai single year, kept in
vested at legal interest, will grow IL
$4,000 in 40 years. But already be
has many other dollars at work for
him-or rather for his unloving heirs.
AS his salary grows he saves and in
vests more. and still more. Probably
he will see frequent chances OF profit
able usuIy. But he will never take a
risk. He is a faithful and trustworthy
though not brilliant employee. He
does not become d~issipated or glutton-
Gus, and so has no use for doctors. His
employers appreciate him and he coins
their appreciation into more living.
growing gold.
or course he never marries. He
spends nothing on enjoyment or SELF
culture or travel. In the end he dies
a lonely death. and from the famous
will case that follows the lawyers
profit nightly.
There are probably a few boys In
New York today who will do this very
thing. Ii is in them to do 1t. But
IL 1t worth while?
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23
Servants Humorou. Error.

hr. Smith. an American traveller.
arrived one day In Berlin. On the
gay he ricked up a smart German
as a servant In Berlin. every one
staying at Ii hotel is obliged to reg
lister his raine and occupation in q
book which is kept for police exami.
nation. so Mr.. Smith told his servant
Fritz 10 bring this book for him to
write his name. Il lave already reg
istered milor'," said Fritz, "as an
American gentleman of independent
means" But : ge never told you my
name, SO how do you know what II
is?" | copied II from milor's port
mantea1." answered Fritz. why, it
Isn't on my portmanteau." cried Mr..
Smith: bring the book and let me
see what you have put down" The
book was brought. and Mr.. Smith. to
his amusement, discovered that his
clever servant had described him az
Monsieur Warranted Solid Leather!"
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23
The Visiting Nurse.

What a boon to suffering humanity
Is the visiting nurse. In so many
small towns and cities she is sup
ported entirely by the Visiting Nurses
association. and donations from pub
lie spirited citizens.
Ii the poor home she comes a. -
angel of cheer, staying for an hour or
two. to give the patient a bath. leave
directions for the care Of b sick one.
smoothing the rough places, and leavs
ing the home comfortable and hope
full.
For those who are able to pay for q
visit from the nurse. many being glad
to avail themselves Of this good q
a simple fee is paid. which goes into
the Visiting Nurses association treas
ury. The ladies forming this associa
ton have monthly meetings. provide
bedding and infants clothing for
those who are poor. and unprovided.
She shows the home nurse how to
read the clinical thermometer and
tells her never I take the temperA'
ture of a patient just after giving very
hot or very cold liquids. or after .
meal, as these processes change tie
temperature.
Never tell a patient what the 6eF.
mometer indicates. Give him -
evasive answer.
The temperature Of a normal pee
o is IS 2-5. and any deviation indt
Gates thai something is wrong.
Never wear creaking shoes or
rustling gown. or sit in a rocking
chair that sQueaks. or the floor under
It groans with YOU weight. for all
these things slight in themselves. are
torture to an irritable patient. The
rafting of a newspaper is often
enough to make them want to e
The visiting nurse will also show
you how to count the pulse. In an
adult q beats to the minute is nor
NAL. though 1t may vary. Respirations
are from IS TO % in the adult. These
may vary slightly. but above 80 or be-
low IL look for trouble. The counting
of the respirations should always be
done without the patients knowledge,
as he then breathes naturally.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23
MERCY UNKNOWN TO NATURE
er Creatures, According to Theo-
dore Roosevelt.

In an article in Scribner's. Theo'
dore Roosevelt made the following
complaint OF the cruelty Of nature:
Death by violence. death by cold.
death by starvation-these are the
normal endings of the stately and
beautiful creatures of the wilderness.
The sentimentalists who prattle about
the peaceful life of nature do not real.
lie It's utter mercilessness: although
all they would have 10 do would be
to look ut the birds in the winter
woods, or even at the insects on a
Geld morning or cold evening. Life
Is harl and cruel for all the lower
creatures, and for man also in what
'ihe sentimentalists call a state OF
nature" The savage Of today shows
ancestors was really like: II was an
& when hunger, cold. violence. and
ron cruelty were the ordinary ac-
romplishments of life. II Mathew
Arnold, when he expressed the wish
to know the thoughts OF earth's wig
orons, primitive" tribes of the past,
had really desired a n answer to his
question. he would have done well to
visit the homes of the existing repre-
sentatives Of his vigorous. primitive"
ancestors. and to watch them feasting
on blood and CUTS: while as for the
pellucid and pure feelings OF his
imaginary primitive maiden. they
we're those OF any meek. cowlike crea'
'ure who accepted marriage by pur-
chase or of convenience. as a matter
If course
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23
TRUE TO MAsTER's TEACHING
Generous Deed Of Or. Marcus Whit
man. Missionary Physician OF
the Pacific Coast.

For some things there can be no
adequate payment in money. DIR. Mar
Gus Whitman. the missionary physici'
IN OF the Pacific coast, knew that very
we'll. ays his b%iographer, Rev. Myron
Eells. Once on the Wallawafla river
q poor, sick immigrant, weak from
eating blue mass" was taken to see
the doctor. The story is best told In
his W words.
Mother Whitman came and raised
the wagon cover and said: What Is
the matter with you. my brothers"
Il am sick, and / don't want to be
pestered much. either"
"Bub, bub, my young friend. my
husband is a doctor, and can prob
ably cure your ailment. I'll go and
call him"
So of she clattered, and pretty soon
Doc came. and they packed me In the
cabin. and soon he had me on my feet
again.
! eat up a whole band of cattle for
him, rs ] had to winter with him. l
told him I'd like to work for him to
kinder pay part OF my bill.
Well, Doc set me to making rails.
but ! only made 200 before spring.
and ! got TO worrying cause ] had
only $50 and a saddle horse, and !
reckoned l owed the doctor $500 or
$500 for my life.
Now, maybe ! wasn't knocked out
when ] went and told the doctor l
wanted to go on TO WebfoOt, and
asked him how We stood; and doctor
p'inted to a cayuse pony. and says:
money | have not, but you can take
that horse and call 1t even. If you
will."--Youth's Companion.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23
Wrinkles.

One OF the chief causes OF wrinkles
girls who are getting along"
ami women who are spoken Of as
still young lies in their reluctance
to wearing glasses when the need ar
rives. Instead Of recognizing and
frankly acknowledging the symptoms
Of imperfect or failing sight. these
misguided young women persist in
strainfng their eyes with the effort TO
nnd the right focus for seeing any par
ticular object until the whole face Is
q mass OF wrinkles and the worried
expression becomes fixed for good.
Wearing glasses a year or two earlie
for the tine surely comes when
they must be worn-wOuld not only
prevent the unsightly wrinkles, but
also because of the relief from nerve
strain, would give a serenity OF ex'
preston that would take years from
the apparent & at a trying transition
period when the twenties are fast re-
.eding before the shadows Of the ap
preaching thirties. 1t is cheering to
know that the shadows grow lighter
with zach successive decade
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23
Oldest Club.

There are many chess clubs in this
city. but the one which holds the rec.
ord for age is the New York Chess
club. It was organized In 1900. and
its membership roll contains the
names Of many Of the most noted play
ers the world ever has known, many
being active members and others be-
ing in the honorary membership class.
Names also are to be found there
which have figured largely in politics.
commerce, art, letters and war. BY
the same token 1t may be said that
the clubs record of match games, ma.
tional and International, held under
its auspices is an inspiration to all
modern players who coz it.-Nsv
York Press.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23
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The Japanese blade, placed
a par with the DamascusproC
art and utility. differs from VII
bian weapon in n material de.
manufacture. Instead of having a
form high temper. which gives the
f1exibility POSSESSED by II
blade, the Japanese swo|
has two tempers. a hard and q mi
steel.
The edge of the blade is hard wi
the finest temper. the body and ba
OF a milder temper sufficient to 81
some elasticity. A Japanese swo
cannot be bent half double with G
pressure Of a hand; 1t is very near
rigid.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23
,oEA is TO DECEIVE Spin
Reason for ousss Language Employ
by Maiaysns When Gathering
cAmphor.

In Johore. on the Malay peninsu
here is employed one Of the strangl
languages In the world. used
los curious purpose. This tong
s caIIeu rantang Kapor. or "campt|
%anguage." and Is a medium employ
W natives and others engaged
gathering the product of the Ma(ay|
amphor tree. but only when ley d
Il work.
II is a superstition of these natiy
hat should they use the language
he district. the Malay or aborigi1|
lakun. they would be unable to obts
heir camphor.
The Malay natives hrmly belle
hat each species OF tree has a spi
r guardian angel that preAdes oy|
is affairs. this spirit being Known
the name Of Bisan. This dlipit|
testing place Is near the trees. N
too. the spirit of the camphor tree
oeld to be extremely Jealous of 4
precious gum. so that 1t becomes nd
essary to propitiate her. inasmuch
she would. should she learn ID
hunters In quest of II, endeasI
TO interpose obstacles to their a
sion Accordingly the natives spa
IN a tongue that the tree spirit
not understand. II was for this I'd
pose that the mysterious "camph|
language" was invented. and It cd
,isls vt an odd mixture of Jakun a
Malay words that have been cu|
"isly altered and reverssd.-HarpeI
Weekly
Reducing the Hips With Toothpicl
One OF the newest and cleyerd
flesh reducing methods includes or
toothpicAs-and u teacup as It's d
Iaratus. Stand close up to the WI
somewhere" directs the exponent
this method. first making sure I'd
there is a high mantel shelf or 9th
shelf SO far above your head that [
uplitted hand a just touch 1t. T
toothpicks-50 of them-are to
thrown on the floor just in front
the toes. and with One sweep OF t
body q toOthpick 10 picked up al
placed by a stretching of the arm,
the teacup which stands on the hi|
shelf. This motion brihgs in I
bending OF the body at the wal
which reduces the abdomen, and I
twisting of the torso. which makes t
waist supple and slender and reduc|
the hips an inch a week.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23
The Last Word.

Determined to have the last word,
ne woman hunted through the die
tionary and soon emerged triumphant
with a list of three thousand framed
from "Constantinople," and received
therefore one years subscription to
the joyful Homes big prize contest
Judge.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23

II Was a lovely moonlight night and
Barton insisted on their walking home,
because he wanted TO talk. However.
he didn't say a word. George cast
sidelong chances at him from time to
time, but II was only as they neared
home that Barton spoke.
81 never saw a prettier girl" said
Barton.
1T isn't 'nly prettiness,' returned
George. She's all around nice"
"Of-course she Is" said Barton.
That's easy TO see"
Realizing they were talking about
different girls. George swallowed a
laugh and choked II the process, but
Barton did not notice it.
Say. old man" he asked di%fidently.
~vhere did you have your dress suit
Esde?"
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23
Soma Peanuts.

America, ever II 1t were not for the
~eircuses. eats more peanuts than any
other country in the world. We do
not seem to be even able to supply
our own demand, as during 1907 and
1908 Japan exported 1900, 900 pounds
Of peanuts. and the major portion OF
them came TO this country.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23
A Sign.

What makes o think he's really
wealthy" Look how carelessly he
wears his clothes."-Detroit Free
Press.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23
Hiuher Priced.

Hrb--Always complaining about
your clothes. You should set your
mind or higher thirgs Wife, do:
on higher things than your circum
stances win allow me to buy."-Bos
ton Evening Transcript.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23
For All theIr IuNurN W"s W
,nx good" Samuel GARTH

'"rhe amplest knowledge has the large~
faith. Ignorance is always incfsour
Nous. "-Willmot.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-09-23
At the Turkish
Bath

Il take the baths simply to keep
myself in good condition" explained
the very large woman to her pretty
little neighbor on the next couch. ut
isn't as II ! we're too stout. ! have .
large frame. Of course, but not an
ounce too much flesh, my husband
says. He always did admire fine-look.
Ing women. ! wouldn't lose a pound
for the world"
We'll. I would" interrupted the red.
haired woman. "Of all atrocio,Is
things in this world, 1t is fat" She
eyed the large woman and continued:
when ! found that | was five pounds
above normal l came down at once 10
take a course of baths. I've steamed
and roasted and been pounded until
I've lost three pounds. Hips are sip.
ply disgusting to me. OF course. this
seasons styles say smaller waists and
slightly larger hip effect. But I'll take
mine in effect, thank you!"
well. ! confess I'm fat-just plain
fat" commented a second stout wom-
an. 1--WE dieted and walked and
taken active and passive exercise un.
I'll I'm toe tired to move. I've gone
without dessert. I've had massage
until my hips were black and blue
Now I'm rolling"
Rolling" asked the pretty little
woman. What's that"
Haven't you tried rolling yeti"
the others. why, you can
nad in four days il you
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23
Urges Democrats to Vote

June 21st, 1910.
Dear Sir: u. @
As the primary election is to be
held en- June 10Th, take the pleasure
Of notifying you of the same. Par
t.cularly call your attention to the
fact that it Isl necessary for all demo-
Gratis to get out this year as we did
two years ago and not only that
but we should endeavor to bring at
least one more democratic vote with
us 80 as to make as big a showing
as possible. alDp - oA
y With the proper exort on our part
we will be able to get out one of the
biggest votes in the history Of Ward
county and this should be done by all
means. Never before have the pros
poets been as bright as they are at
this time and. of course, the better
showing that is made the more en-
thusiasm it will couse amongst the
people and thus it will give. us
chance to get a better vote in the fall
election and not only elect Governor
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23
lays visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Nc

days visit with MIR. and Mrs. Nc.
Lean.
Ada Perry is taking well-earned
vacation this week. Her sister Sarah
Is taking her place in the store.
The Mennonite people have sold
their threshing outfit to Mr.. Mar.
kelle Of Glenburn.
Clint Dierdorff came home last
week from his visit in the east.
Mr.. Wither and daughter, Minnie.
and one Of the younger boys have
gone to their home at Church's Fer
~ M
James Angle has treated his house
to new coat OF paint.
O. M. Champlin and c. 3.
Dresher each lost a valuable horse
recently. gsa ss.,.s.g
Mr.. and Mrs. Renicker are re-
ioicing over the advent Of a daughter
which came Sunday to gladden. their
home. Mr.. Renicker is setting up
the treats in honor of the occasion.
Mrs. Witham is guest at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Young.
Ralph Lees father visited him a
few days last week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23
SURREY.

Monta Perry came home last week
from Grand Forks, where he has been
attending the State University.
A lady representing the W. F. M.
s.. will lecture in the First Presby-
terian church on Saturday evening
o. this week.
Rev. Mclean Of Towner gave an
address at the church last Sunday
NvonU.
The Mennonites are now holding
their annual 8. s. and Bible confer.
ence at the church south OF town.
Rev. Hallaman is the evangelist who
q GO0ouoehO tham.
.nf-s Eaughridge expects her moth
q. Mn. Moss. Of Belvidefe, Ill.,,
TITS week for an extended visit.
Miss Libbie Perry is expected home
from Grand Forks today.
Sam Yoder and family came over
from Columbus in their new auto to
attend the meeting now in progress
at the Mennonite church and also to
visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Hall will 90
to Towner Wednesday for few
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23
NO EXPERIENCE.

Mr.. Buchanan says he still, lives on
his homestead taken in 1880, conse-
quenly he has no experience in leg
islation nor as an executive. A
large number Of business men won't
employ inexperienced help for the
store nor office and even on the farm
inexperienced help is not wanted. If
experience is necessary on the farm,
in the store, in the office, how much
more so in the chief executive Of the
state. Prof. Aaker has experience,
has made good and will get the solid
support of all thinking voters for
gcvrnor. (Adv)
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23

=. A. Englund, one Of the candf
,I'tes for the leg stature from the
44th, SENS to be a sure winner, as he
should be. Mr.. Englund by reason
of his being one of the foremost far
mers Of that part OF the state, will be
able ITO do a great deal of coed for his
constituents if he is sent to Bismarck
He's a good conscientious man and
one who has worked his way up from
the very bottom.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23

The Northern Pacific's "Bettef
flaming Special" that passed over
that line in North Dakota last week,
was greeted everywhere by immense
crowds. Cities thru which the spe-
cial passed, made gala days of the
occasion and met the train with brass
bands. Ball games were played for
the amusement of the visitors, and
a big time held in general. President
]. H. Worst accompanied the special
and made an address at each town.
The latest improved machinery for
moisture was shown on
tie rran and withal, the special will
result in a great deal CT good. wa.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23
Royce u oyerholser. Glenham. s

Royce L. Overholser, Glenham, S
}.
Eda q. Werness, "a. ,
Lester Swoun,, %.
Lena Morrison, 20.
Swan A. Wilton, %.
Luella Richardson, rs. i.
Eric Walters, %. ..
Meta Yohn, %.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23

Burke but also elect the larger part
of all the other officers on the ticket.
Yours truly,
A. d. HAGENSTEIN,
tEE Secretary.
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LICENSED 70 WE'D.

p. M. Ryan, %. E8ss
Esther A. Hendry, 81.
\ Peter Tarklson, %.
Minnie selin, q.
Gertrude M. Rondeau, 81.
Frederick L. Beer, 80.
Gust J. Johnson, %.
Minnie Lindquist, 20.
w. H. Lawrence, 81.
Nettie A. Valentine, Boston, Mass u.
Z. i, ia 4
Henry Burns, Bottineau, N. D., 46.
Mrs n. E. Roe. E4#I
Myron White, A.
Mrs. Jennie Myers, As.
Walter e. Slaybaugh, 26.
Clara Larson, Is.
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$500 Hats, sale price
500 Hats, sale price
400 Hats, sale price