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The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13
The Goose Tower.

In the early years of the fourteenth
century the free cities" Hamburg,
Lubbock and Bremen--sent a delegation
Of seventy-seven members to King
Valdemar to demand increased rights
and privileges in their trade with Den
mark. The delegates were not very
respectful in their language and de-
meanor. and the king, who was at
Vordingborg, told them they acted like
q drove Of geese and clapped them
into prison in the tower, telling them
they would stay there until they learn
ed better manners. Over the heavy
tower door the king put up stone
with the inscriptions:
Sieben und siebenteg Hause:
Sieben und siebenteg Ganse;
Ware NIGHT so viele Hause
Hat ich auch NIGHT so viele Ganse.
Translated this reads: Seventy
seven houses and seventy-seven geese.
II there were not so many houses l
would not have so many geese"
On top of the tower, which still
stands solid and strong, was placed a
big gilt goose. with neck outstretched
as it 1t were Kissing.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13
The Jerboa and the Melons.

An odd fact relative to a little Afri-
can melon is thus related by an Off
cial Of khartum:
The jerboa or kangaroo rat Is found
in considerable numbers in places miles
and miles away from any wnter or
even dew, and was at a loss to un-
derstand how these little animals could
exist through the ten months of
drought 1t appears, however, that
after the scanty rains small wild
melon Of bitter taste, but full of juice,
fourishes in the desert. The jerboa,
as soon as the melon Is ripe, bites off
the stem and proceeds to dig away
the sand under the melon, SO that 1t
gradually sinks below the level of the
ground The constant wind soon COW
ers II with six to eight inches of sand,
which protects 1t from the scorching
sun and from drying up. When all
other moisture has evaporated the jer-
boa goes to his larder and drinks the
Juice Of the melon till the rains come
on again. One jerboa will bury as
many as forty of these little melons
to last him through the dry season.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13
The Arts Of Asia.

1t was Asia, through Arabia. which
gave Europe the literature. the arts
and the sciences which we have de-
veloped and of which we now boast.
Gunpowder was probably invented In
China. 1t was certainly introduced
into Europe from Arabia. The finely
tempered steel of Damascus went over
from Arabia at the time of the Moor
ish invasion of Spain. and it's manu-
facture was continued at Toledo. The
coppersmiths Of Bagdad supplied the
worlds market with their wonderful
productions centuries before there
were any industries in Europe. Weav-
ing of silk and cotton had it's birth as
an industry In Arabia. and the weav-
ing Of wool was learned by the cru
saders In the same wonderful country.
Astronomy, mathematics. the mariners
compass-all came to us from the
Arabs.-Argonaut.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13
Daniel Wilson. His HOUSE.

LIT daniel Wilson, afterward min
clpal OF the University OF Toronto.
used In earlier days to live near Lau.
rlston. In Scotland One day DIR. John
beddoe twho has written an autobiog-
rapny, set out to ind him. Having. !"
ne says, mo clear idea of the situation
OF the house. entered st. Margaret's
lane. which | conceived must lead In
the right direction. and. meeting a gen
tieman just about to issue therefrom.
asked whether he could direct me to
Dr. Wilson's new house. He looked
nard at me and inquired:
DO you know Daniel Wilson, 4
40 'lntimatelyY Yes. Intimately
Then follow this road till you see a
house that looks as if 1t belongs to
Daniel Wilson. and that will be it, /
thanked him and following his advice.
mad no difficulty in identifying the
house. 1t had window which con-
tanned some tracery of pattern which
knew Wilson considered peculiarly
Scottish"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13
Forbidden Ground.

A visit Of Gladstone to the Isle OF
Man Is recalled by Agnes Herbert and
described in her book about that In
terestfng little speck in the midst of
the Irish sea.
Mr.. Gladstone had made a detour
across small holding in Rushen. and
his way lay through the 'haggart,"
where the stacks are harvested. A
strong. powerfully built Manxwoman
stood throwing up the straw to the
stack. using her fork as deity and
quickly as farm iaborer.
THAT is very hard work, my good
woman" the, Grand Old Man is re-
ported to have said graciously, 'but
you look well and strong. May I ask
how old you are?''
The toiler hardly turned as she an
swered sharply:
How oul' art thou thyself, thou i'm
percent QUIZ man?"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13
A Shabby Coat Collar.

Very often the collar of a coat be.
gins to look shabby when the coat
itself is in good order. and it is won.
derfuI what difference a thorough
cleaning will make. First take q
piece of clean cloth and dip it in spfr-
its Of turpentine and rub the collar
thoroughly with 1T. Leave it for ten
minutes. then rub it again with the
turpentine and scrape it carefully to
remove any loose dirt. Next sponge
the collar with little alcohol and
keep wiping it until 1t Is dry. Hang
1t up in an airy place for an hour or
two and it will look as good as new
Boston Herald
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13
The Tramp and the Doa.

Mrs Suburb-Oh. my dear. that mag
nificent watchdog you brought home
yesterday is gone!
Mr. Suburb-Eh? Did he break the
chain?
"No, but an ugly looking tramp came
around and acted so terribly that 1 let
the dog loose. but instead Of tearing
the tramp to pieces be went off with
him"
Great snakes! It must have been
the same tramp I bought him OFF,
New York Weekly.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13
Making Things Hum In Rome.

The Romans had three recognized
methods Of applauding-the bombus,
the imbrices and the testae The word
bombus did not carry any allusion to
explosives. On the contrary. this form
Of applause was the most decorous, in
asmuch as it consisted merely Of a
humming or buzzing noise. Thus In a
way the Romans were the FIRST ITO
make things hum" In public assem-
bly,. The bombus was not the chief
feature the Romans had to offer In the
way of applause. The lmbrices meant
a demonstra ton made with the hollow
Of the hands. The testae meant the
striking together of the fat portions Of
the hands. From this we may con-
clude that the Romans clapped. but
there Is no certainty on this point
New York Herald.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13
BIackbird Days.

Jan. 80 and 81 and Feb. ] are famous
1t Constantinople, Brescia and along
the Danube and the Rhine as the
s1blackbird days." A curious legend
says that originally all species Of crack
les blackbirds) were white and that
they became black because during one
year in the middle ages the three days
mentioned above were so cold that all
the birds in Europe took refuge in the
chimneys. At Brescia the three days
ere celebrated with feast called Il
Riorni della merla," or the feast or
- trensfornattcA e tho bid"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior,
United States Land Office, Spokane, Wash.

Department OF the INTERIOR
United States Land Office, Spokane, Wash
March ,25 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Thomas Guthrie.
of Camden, Wash, who. on June IL, 1905, made
homestead entry No 1888 O269l for the VIZ
sw14 swI nwA, Section ~, Township 80
North, Range A E. w. M, has filed notice
OF intention to make final five-year proof to
establish claim to the land above describ-
ed, before the Register and Receiver
0. s. Land Office. at Spokane, Wash, on the
18th day OF May, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses: Friedrich
Bunge Jacob Fischer, Frank Maurerand Joseph
L. Harmon. all of Camden. Wash
$50 % HAL j. COLE Register.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13

The success of the exhibition of agri-
cultural products by the Great North
ern at the different Land Shows, State
Fairs, and greater than all, through it's
travelling Exhibition Cars, has prompted
this railroad to extend it's efforts in that
direction. Heretofore, most of this work
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13
How Ii Was

Sne'S very WedlthyT
very"
money left to herr
mo. She is the author Of a book
entitled Hints to Beautiful Women I"
II presume all the beautiful women
in the country purchased itY'
mo: but all the plain women didr'-
New York Herald.
Trimming Him Down q Little.
Elderly Swell-What has become OF
the-aw-the other pretty manicure
lady I used to see at this hotel
Comely Damsel-I presume you mean
my mother. She's looking after q
husband and a houseful Of children.
What can I do for you, sir7-Chicago
Tribune.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department. of the Interior,
Land Office at Spokane. Wash.

Land Office at Spokane, Wash.
March %. 1911.
Notice is hereby given that SebertD Mcintosh.
made homestead entry No. I655O IO24eo, for
SWA NE14, seq Nw14 NEA swA, NWL sEL of
section 10, Township 30 North, Range
40 +: W: M. has filed notice of intention
TO make final fve-yearproof to establish claim
to the land above described, before Sidney w
Rogers, o s. Commissioner for the Eastern
Dlstr1ct OF Washington, at Newport, Wash on
the 9th day of May, 1911
Claimant names as witnesses: George w.
Bixby, J. D. Lloyd, R Mcintosh, Scott McIn-
tosh, all of Penrith Wash
30 Sd HAL J. COLE, Register
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13
The Speedier Way.

He simply couldn't help it He was
born lazy
AS rule, If not too sleepy. he could
get through shave in about thirty
five. minutes. But today. after only
fourteen hours sleep. he appeared even
more sluggish than ever. AS he ap-
piled the lather to his customers
beard his brush fingered haitingly. as
though Ioath to leave the stubby chin
to which it was being applied.
His customer was patient man and
stood this for a considerable while.
But at last his patience began to ooze.
and he interrupted forty wtnks In
tervai with a cough.
'S'ere, lad" he suggested. "Aa've an
idea. Hold your hand. keep tina brush
still. an aa'Ii wag ma head for ye!
London Answers.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13

descriptive of the rich territory held
within the boundaries of Washington are
distributed to all desiring information.
This exhibit is made up of all varieties
of grains, fruits and vegetables grown
in this state. Montana is also repre-
sented with very creditable exhibit of
her products.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13
Washington Now Has Permanent
Agricultural Exhibit
Great Northern Railway Establishes Exhibit Of
Washington Products In Seattle, Cor.
I'd Avenue and Columbia St.

Those in charge of departments for
the colonization of lands along the Great
Northern Railway think they have at
last hit upon the most practical form of
advertising for this work; that is, agri-
cultural exhibits.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13

has been carried on in the East, but the
latest venture is the establishment of
very complete exhibition at Seattle.
1t is centrally located at Second Ave.
and Columbia St., where thousands of
transients can see it daily. Pamphlets
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13
Rreakinu Il Gently.

Servant-You got cheated when you
fought a chiny vase, mum. Mistress
Sow cheated7 Servant-Why. it's
weak 1t busted all to smash the first
time dropped it.-Toledo Blade.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13
A Good Joke.

'sWhat Is a good joke"
"Any joke you have read that makes
you sore because you didn't think Of 1t
yourself. "-Exchange
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-04-13

Good actions ennoble Us. and We are
the sous It s4R swa des1A-0sgve1t1A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-23
..a..''' BELFAST Ian.
Boy Scouts ON First Hike
Another June 3rd.
Grade TX Plans Glass Ride
For Coming Saturday,
G. A. r. Memorial Services -Funer-
al of Late Mrs. Burgess.

Belfast, Me, May 22.-0SpeciaD.-
The first troup OF Belfast, Boy Scouts
Of America, enjoyed its first hike on
Friday and Saturday and are most ell
thusiastic over it and the prospects of
another on june 3 The lads number
ing 30. met at the North church ON
Friday afternoon at LIS and under the
direction Of Rev. David L. Wilson.
Scout commander. they formed in line
for their FIRST long tramp. They looked
like miniature soldiers of for the bat
tleGeld as they LETT the city. their
blankets relied about their neeks,
horse=collar fashion and their three
rations strapped on their backs They
went - Swan lake distance of about
nine miles, enjoyed boating slept in
cottages and stable. and at fishing
had astounding success. Scout work,
Wig 8agging lessons and first aid to
the injured We're taken up. An interest
ing and touching incident ON the way
home was that Of the old soldier vino
dipped the flag as the Scouts came
abreast his home. The Scouts marched
past the flag with full salute which
was very affecting and will long BE-
remembered BY the youngsters. The
courtesy OF the old veterans will not be
forgotten. ON June the Scouts Will
make another hike to Pitchers pond
Grade X VIII go to Penobseot
park on a class ride Saturday. with
Miss ENERGY CHM as chaperone. They
viii start at GO A NJ
Memorial services in honor of mem
bers who have died will be held after
the regular meeting Tuesday of the e.
a. r.
The funeral Of the late Mrs. Horace
Burgess was held Yesterday afternoon
at her home in East Belfast and tue
remains We're taken this morning to
her old home in Rockland for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-23

gathering To order. Music America -
by the choir, Miss Ambrose, pianist
The veterans present were welcomed
by w G. Hunton and a feeling re-
Spouse Was made by j. NJ Williams.
Patriotic song By Harold Heath and
encore, with Miss FuRg al the piano
followed. Paper, "North and South 50
Years Ago, by q. a. Russell was next
in order. followed by paper .&orth
and Souta Of the Present 10y Mrs.
Atkinson Recitation. Mrs f. NJ. Hum
ton; reading, Mrs. Katherine Daley
accompanied by Miss Ambrose on the
piano. This was an interesting MAR
poem; a Young soldier confined in a
Southern prison being liberated by his
sweetheart. who sang Annie Laurie,
as signal Of her presence Recitation,
Laura Cooper: "reminiscences by Vetsr-
ans. J. .. Richardson of Lewiston, q
veteran Of the Eth Maine, vas present
and showed a relic Of the war, a pocE
Il Eibie ard hymn book. both being
shattered ~ a rebel bullet WhiIa lac
was on picket duty The bullet entered
the Bible On the right side caused a
deep wound across the stomach, and
shattered tie thin hynn book IN the
left breast pocket Veterans Laushton,
$nauldng and others responded to
calls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-23
North Searboro Granae.

At the meeting of North Scarboro
Grange Saturday evening very inter
esting program was given during the
lecturers hour as follows: Singing by
the Grange chorus No 8; roll call. an
swered by children's bright sayings.
vocal solo, Miss Hortense Libby; read :
ing. George Carson, story read by the
lecturer: reading, Esther Libby: ques
tlon, Resolved, |hat the Farmer is
More Sure of Good crop II lie Does
not Plant Until the First OF MAY than
if lie Plants Earlier" affirmative.
Arthur straw, Robert Mesorve: neea
tive, George Douglass and William
5anborn; duet Mrs Georgia Sherman
and Ella Tapley; Grange paper. edited
by George PillsbutY; harm6nica solo.
oma MeserVe, reading, Louise Rraelz-
EFT; reading, Bertha Morse; singing,
y the Grange chorus, No. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-23
sEARsPoRT.
Annual Meeting OF Christian Endeavor
Offioers-Committees for Ensuing Year.

Searsport, Me. May -(SpeciaD.-
At the annual meeting of the Sears
port Christian Endeavor Society held
last night at the First Congregational
church the following officers and com
mittees were elected President, Miss
Rebecea Ross. vice president, Miss
Harriet Erskine, Sec Treas. Miss
Maude Smith. lookout committee. Miss
Ross, Rev. g. II. Mckinney. Mrs. caro-
Whittier. Mrs. Grace Wentworth, Miss
Grace Nhittam, Mrs Florence GleaVess
prayer meeting committee, Mrs. Ida
Duncan, Miss Edna Carter. Mrs. Fred
Smith. missionary committee, Miss
Mary Mcclure, Miss Lucy A. Sargent
music. Mrs. II. c. Holmes. Miss Mil
bred ShHte; floral committee, Miss
Cleaves. Miss Nettie Bunker, Mis-
Bernice McCauslin, Miss Lillian smith,
social committee, Miss Mabel Griffin,
Mrs. Emily Coleord, Mrs. Ella Mowry,
Miss Emley Ross, Miss Mabel Nc
Elhiuey. Miss Lena Nye. Miss Eva
Havener, Miss Elsie Gilkey; collectors.
Gertrude Wentworth, Lila Shute;
executive committee, Miss Ross, Miss
ltfSklhe, MISS Sthlln, MIS-. Ida duncan.
Mrs. IL. {. Holmes, Miss Mcclure,
Miss Cleaves. Miss Griffin, Rev. e. II.
McElhiney.
The wedding Of Or. Sumner c. Pat
tee and Miss Lillian GeneviYe Mowry,
daughter of Mrs Ella Mowry. will take
place at / a. NJ. Thursday in the First
Conversational church. The church
viii be beautifully decorated by friends
of the bride. Rev. Charles Fl. Me
Elhiuey viii perform the ceremony,
Miss Florence Colcord will be brides
maid aud Clifford J. Pattee of Belfast,
brother of the groom, will be best man.
II. r. Dyer and DR.. f. X. Sawyer, both
of Seafsport, will be ushers. a re-
eeption will be held at the home of
the brides mother on Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-23

The posters announcing the Cony-
Gardiner game were placed in the store
windows Monday. Doubtless this game
viii attract hundreds Of people from
the three cities as it is game winch
viii count in a series Of three for the
"Pefley cup" The local boys We're
hard at practice Monday afternoon and
are Ia grand form also confident NJ
victory as are the baseball fans in this
city. Harvey will do the twirling for
tie local BOYS and if the Gardiner boys
solve his delivery they viii do much
better than the other teams which
haze faced him 50 far this summer On
tie other hand, the BOYS know they
will be up against a strong man in Da-
wilson, Gardeners southpaw The game
will be PLAYED Wednesday afternoon
on Quimby field Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-23
Bear River GRANGE.

Writers right, May IS. was OBJ
served by Bear River Grange of New
ry with the following program. Music.
violin and organ Mr.. and Mrs. Lou
Wight; Quotations by the Grange
from Writers writings: recitation
Mrs. C. w Goodwin; defamation q
II. ]" Powers; music violin and organ
AR. and Mrs. Lou Wight: reading
Mrs Sumner Davis; essay. Life Of
Whittier" Mrs. Chesley Saunders
reading. S. F. Davis; instrumentol
music; remarks by w. McKeen. anr
state Lecturer, subject, "Granoa >,
Refreshments We're then served end a
pleasant social hour enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-23

ldthef that removes thoroughly all dirt
anu excess oil After shampoofng rinse
tlre nan with clear water Your hair will
otN very quickly aud be so soft funny
and glossy. This shampoo is used gen
et2uN ny the best class of hairdressers
az II Keeps the hair and scalp in such
spiehd,d condition and produces a fiuffi-
ness that lasts. 1t is Invaluable for 20
moving dandrun and scalp irritation
hoa can get canthrox at any drug store.
Grace NJ: To beauty \ camnlav,on
t1ht is marred by large pores. rough
4esS, blackheads. freckles and even
FNflhkles, you Will find nothing better To
use us. thah tins excellent. greaseless cream
Sihaii expense. Stir together two tea
spoonfuls giycerne, one ounce amozoin
ana one-af pint cold water and let
stand few hours before using This
cream jelly Will clear up your skin. re
moving all dirt from the pores, and in a
snort time Your complexion will be clear
plump: VelNety and unwrinkled | know
OF noting that will freshen up a complex
ION ION or THAT is as good a skin beautifier as
TINS simple preparation.
A. T X; The, presence of fuzz on the
chn IS extremely annoying, but il YOU
try a delatone paste you can quickly re-
move IL. With a little deatone mix
some water to form a thick paste and
spread ON the doWhY growth. Let re-
main two or three minutes, then rub off
and wash the skin. While delatone costs
dollar an ounce, 1t seldom is necessary
| TO apply 1t more than once
Maxine: To keep your eyes bright.
sparkling and fun of color and express
sion. simply get an ounce of crystos al
amy drug store; dissolve il in pint Of
cold water and put a few drops in each
l. eye twice daily. This tonic Is very sooth,
| ing and strengthening and will soon re-
move all signs of weakness infiamma-
ton and make your eyes lust as attrac-
| tive and. charming as ever. | find il
splendid for treating granulated lids and
as an aid to those who wear glasses.
| Mrs. 7. B.: If your fat does not Yield
readily TO ordinary flesh reducers try
| this one which know has restored many
| to their former slender figures Get
four ounces Of pafnotis at your drug
gist's and dissolve II in one and one-haif
PINES hot water. When cool strain and
take a tablespoonful OF the liquid before
each meal. Parnotis IS harmless and
viii not injure Your health / feel sure
you will get splendid results from its use
and Will then recommend 1t TO your
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-23
NEWS or COLLEGES.

CONTINUED from Page Two.)
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Health and Beauty Answers
BY MRS. MAE MARTYR.

G. $. s.; The secret of good health
+ really very simple. For that listless
e&hausted feeling and 10 clear up your
Fallow pmply skin you should take a
good tonic To rid your system of the i'm
purities in the blood. You will find noth-
|ng better than this od-fashioned tonic
'iet an ounce Of kardene and oDe-haf
pint alcohol at any drug store; mix to-
Eethef, then add one-half cup sugar and
bot water 10 make a full quart table
|poonful taken before each meal will
boon clear your skin of pinpes. sallow-
|less and bring back the glow of health
10 your cheeks. Yon viii recover your
lost appetite and enjoy the feeling of
perfect health As body builder and
health-restoring tonic ! have never seen
anything To equal this simple hom6t
made remedy
Mrs, H. T.: ta) To give your hair
That soft. glossy sickness so much ad-
|nired, use twice week the following
|hair tonic: Mix one ounce quinzoin lin
bne-half pine alcohol, then add one half
pint cold winter. This tonic promotes the
health of the hair and scalp and keeps
4 he hair soft and from getting stringy
Ind matted II stops the hair falling out
hnd DESTROYS dandruff almost Instantly
For an itching scalp you will find it very
refreshing.
(b) Yes, your husband win find spur
Enax lotion fine to use after shaving.
Clara s.: If you want smooth. rosy
complexion that possesses the charms of
kouthfumess. you must not use powder
bon your face. 1t clogs up the skin pores
kenlarges them and oftmes causes
iwrinkle4. The following recipe is much
bette. 4 Than powder as IL does not show
3onstx- skin or rub off so easily Dis.
{tsktSfour ounces Of spurmaX IN one
|hafT pint hot water; when cool add tive
|teaspoobfuls elyeerine. Apply TO the
kkin, rubbing gently until dry. As a
kkin whitener and complexion beautlhei
YOU viii lind il simply grand. ] ma II
Excellent for removing and preventing
ffscaies, skin pimples, roughnesS sun
burn and chapDing in the wind TINS 10
Hon VIII take off the slime 10 your skin
Pnd remove that sallow greasy look