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The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-03-09
One More
Dance
Il Turned a Bachelor Away From
Chit to a Woman
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Bv GEORGE L. PARKS
by American Press Asso-
citation, 1911.

While there Is no fixed rule re-
speeding the comparative ages OF hus-
band and wife. there is likelihood
that a very young man will seek at
least the companiOnship of woman
older than himself. But let him pass
over ten or twenty years and ten to
one he will be ambitious to win some
girl In her teens.
At eighteen | fulfilled the first part
OF this statement. | was an oldish sort
of fellow. fond of study and reading
books that youngsters OF my age sell
dom look into. | was half through col
lege and taking a good stand In my
class, but was not tied down to the
courses / pursued. was rather think
ing how l might utilize them. l had
but little to do with the young ladies
who were of an appropriate age for
collegians. found them mostly given
to commonplace chitchat, with which
/ had no sympathy. They were school
girls only beginning to know how to
entertain grown man.
During my JUNIOR year IN coIlege
formed the acquaintance Of Leona
Whitney. young lady of twenty six.
think she was disposed to be interest
ed in that freshness of youth there was
about me. especially as 1t showed It,
self not in college FRANKS and ath-
letics. but in q certain original way |
had in looking upon world Just open
ing up to me At any rate. she liked to
chat with me, preferring evidently to
hear me talk to talking herself. At
first she treated me as half grown
man. but by the time | was ready to
leave college I could see no difference
in her bearing toward me- and the
other young men of her acquaintance
All this while. though was uncon
scious Of it. Miss Whitney was excit-
ing In me feelings other than those
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-03-09

''~~S AA<A1A~
UNION.
pertaining to friendship. l would call
upon her in the evening when should
be studying, intending to do the latter
during the later hours of the night.
But on returning to my room and TAX
ing down my books l found myself
going over in my mind the topics we
had discussed rather than those was
to be called to recite upon the next
day. or, rather. would be thinking of
Miss Whitney herself. She would
thrust herself between me and my
studies in an aggravating but at the
same time pleasing way.
However. was assigned a part at
commencement and acquitted myself
fairly we'll Meanwhile had discov-
cred that l wished Leona Whitney to
be my companion through that career
upon which was about to enter. I'M
mediately before leaving college
made her proposition Of marriage. I
had certain dread since I was 80 ju-
venile and she so mature Of facing her
and breaking over the line that had
thus far separated us. So wrote her
a note In which in very few words
l asked her to be my wife.
left college couple Of days later,
and before having received an answer
l left my address with the registrar
SO that any letters coming for me
might be forwarded. Every day after
my return home / looked eagerly for
some word from Miss Whitney. None
came.
With all the sensitiveness of a
youngster who had offered himself to
a woman considerably older than him
self. and one. too, who was not with
out offers from mature men, some of
them desirable parties, l made up my
mind that the lady considered my Of
fer in the light of presumption and
had not deigned reply. This view
Of the case was certainly not fatter-
ing to her. but when sensitiveness
comes into question valid reasons
take flight.
Twelve years passed One day it
was announced that the government
was about to erect building in the
town In which lived. A year later
1t was finished and the postof1ce
moved into it. Going to the door one
morning to receive my mail from the
carrier. he handed me a letter, at the
same time giving me an explanation
with regard to it. In tearing away
the fixtures of the old postoffice sew
erai letters had been discovered that
from time to time had slipped down
out OF sight The letter he brought me
was one Of these.
It was postmarked at the town
where was located the college at
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-03-09
Spoiled the SoIemnity.

Joseph H. Choate when ambassador
to the court of ST. James and Mark
Twain were together in St. Georges
chapel, London, one hot day, both
seemingly sobered by the solemnity of
the place.
what an awful thing it is Twain
began in a whisper.
Mr.. Choate leaned closer to catch
some ponderously sad expression from
the humorist.
What an awful thing it is" Twain
repeated, ito be shut up in place
where one cannot smoke,
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-03-09
Spokane Holds an Election.

Spokane-Spokane held its first
election under the commission form
OF government Tuesday. Five com.
missioners were elected. There were
50 candidates in the field. The pref.
erential system of balloting obtained,
and because Of it's intricacy and the
TACT that it was not understood thor.
oughly by many voters, scores of bal.
lots were thrown away.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-03-09
MOB THREATENS NAVARRO
Chief OF Mexican Forces Is Forced Ia
Leave FL Paso.


Leave FL Paso.
Ell Paso. Tex.-General Navarro
chief of the Mexican military forces
in the northern provinces, was threat.
ened with mobbing by huge crowd
In the streets of Ell Paso. A large
crowd OF police had to use rough
measures to subdue the mob.
Navarro, with his chief of staff.
went into an Ell Paso depart.
ment store and big. crowd
Immediately gathered outside. When
Navarro emerged he was greeted by
cries of viva Madero," and much
Kissing and jeering. When the mob
began to surge towards Navarro. the
police reserves were called and soon
succeeded in restoring order. Navar
70 hastily returned to Jaurez,
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-03-09
Claim Americans Were Kidnapped.

Ell Paso, Tex.-American COnsuI
Edwards, of Juarez, sent telegram
to Secretary of State Knox asking
that he make formal demand upon
Mexico for the release Of Lawrence
adds that he Is convinced that the
two lads were kidnapped by Mexicans
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-03-09
Montana Elects Senator.

helena. Mont.-Chosen on the 18th
ballot. his name not having before
been mentioned. Judge Henry L. Mey.
efs. Democrat. judge Of the district
court Of Ravalli County. was elected
me successor OF United States Soma.
Cor Carter Of Montana. 49,
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-03-09
Dix and "Boss" Murphy s,,,,

DIX and "6oss" Murphy Split.
New York.-The biggest political
battle In years is impending here as
q result OF an open break between
Charles F. Murphy, boss of Tammanv
Hall. and Governor John A. Dix. be
cause OF the governors public renu.
diation of William F. Sheehan.s can.
didacy for United States senator
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-26
THIRTY YEARS TOGETHER.

Thirty years of association-think
or it. How the merit of good thing
stands out in that time-or the worth
lessness of bad one. So there's no
guesswork in this evidence OF Thos
Ariss. Concord, Mich, who writes: 81
have used DR.. Kings New Discovery
for 30 years, and 1t Is the best cough
and cold cure l ever used" Once II
finds entrance in a home you can't
pry 1t out Many families have used II
forty years. It's the most infallible
throat and lung medicine on earth.
Unequaled for la grippe, asthma, hay
fever, Group, quinsy or sore lungs
Price SOC, $1.00. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by all druggists.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-26

Miss Efiie S. Green. teacher oi
Stockton, Kans., who was attending
the congress, visited the places OF in
terest in our city. Miss Green left
Friday morning for Colorado Springs
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-26
SHORTER CHAPEL.

Every effort is being made by the
members to make the coming annual
conference the best in the history of
the church. The leaders and auxili-
aries are laboring most earnestly to
assist the pastor in making his an
nual reports come up to his highest
expectations.
This Sunday is set apart for the
collection of special conference
claims. Each member knows the i'm
portance of this day and is expected
to do his full duty.
The Rev. j. w. Braxton of the
Preachers Home at Colorado Springs
will preach both morning and even
ing.
The pastor is appealig to his mem
bers and friends to have ready their
dollar money.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-26

August IL. 1911, in Denver, will bring
a large number OF home seekers to
Colorado. The Deerfield colony which
was started in Weld county last year.
has four thousand acres of govern
ment land settled upon, and the crops
for this season are in fine growing
condition. There are about seven
thousand acres of state land adjoining
this colony which will be shown to
those delegates and visitors to the
convention who are interested In such
matters. The Deerfield colony settlers
are preparing to run an excursion one
day during the convention. A repre-.
sentative of the state land board and
of the immigration board will accom-
pany the excursion and will furnish
all information desired to those who
wish to purchase state land. Weld
county is one of the richest farming
counties in northern Colorado. Alti-
tude, $500 feet above sea level.
o. T. JACKSON,
Locator.
21OO Arapahoe ST.. Denver. Colo.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-26
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The National Negro Educational
Congress, which was invited by the
governor and by the immigration bu-
reau to hold its annual convention
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-26


also a few days at the Springs.
Miss Effie S. Green, teacher OF
Stockton, Kans., who was attending
the congress, visited the places OF in
terest in our city. Miss Green left
Friday morning for Colorado Springs
One of the most delightful affairs
of the season was the Progressive
Whist party on Thursday afternoon
from 2 till 5, given by Mrs. Geo. w.
Brooks and Mrs. Cora Jackson at the
residence of the latter, PIG Marion,
in compliment to Miss Pearl McNeal
Of Topeka, Kans. Miss Dora Newman
of Grand Junction, Colo, and Miss
Gonzales Porter of Omaha, Neb.
Prizes were awarded to Misses Nc
Neal, Jackson and Lewis. After
dainty refreshments were served the
guests departed. declaring Madames
Brooks and Jackson ideal hostesses.
A dinner party was given in honor
of Miss Birdie E. Grant Of Colorado
Springs. Colo; DR.. J. F. Shannon OF
Kansas City, Mo-; Lawyer Harrison
of Oklahoma City, Okla, at the beau
tiful and spacious home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. A E. Elliston, 2949 Welton. We'd
nesday evening, Aug. 16, 1911. DR..
Shannon is lifetime friend of Mrs.
Elliston's parents. A four-course din
ner was served among white and pink
sweet peas with cut glass and pearl
service. Those present were Mes
danes c. S. Muse, Burns, Baptiste
Elliston, Miss Grant, Messrs. J. F.
Shannon. NJ. d. Harrison, Muse Ellis
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. Elliston were the
ideal host and hostess. Assisting
them were Baptiste and Burns.
The Mems Progressive club OF
Central Baptist church will give an
entertainment at Central Baptist
church August 20, the feature OF
which will be drama entitled, THE
Curing Of Drunken Husband" Mrs.
A. E. Edwards is managing it. She
will contest with Mrs Lulu Muse for
a prize to be given the one selling
the most tickets.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-26

Fine watch repairing and clock re
pairing a speciality. A. p. Williams
2o27 Stout street.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-26

71s AND 81, gIoHTEENrA STREE
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-26
so THE PEOPLE MAY KNOW.

The Hobble Cleaners and Dyers
call and deliver your work any time
and place. We give our very best
care and attention to every garment
and assure the very best work posi-
BILE in every instance. We give your
nickel back when you phone us Nuff
said! Phone Champa 993, sos 14th
ST., Physicians Bldg; works, 1117h
Welton ST. Richard H. Willis, Prop.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-26
A KING WHO LEFT HOME

set tn, world to talking. but Paul Ma
thulka, of Buffalo, N. Y, says he al
ways keeps at home the King of all
Laxatives-Dr. Kings New Life Pills
and that they're blessinb to all his
family. Cure constipation, headache,
indigestion, dyspepsia. Only CSC at all
druggists.
Mrs. B. P. Johnson entertained at
high noon on Wednesday. Mrs. M.
Coleman of New Orleans. La, Mrs.
A. B. Kennedy and Miss H. V. Feger,
also OF New Orleans, Miss Leota VIII
son of Kansas City Kans, and Miss
E. Brown of Washington, d. c.
Fine watch repairing and clock re-
pairing a speciality. A. p. Williams,
2o27 Stout street.
The Pride Of the West Cleaning
Works does all kinds Of cleaning,
pressing and repairing Of mems and
Women's clothing. Phone Main 1929.
1916 Arapahoe st. Skinner and
Grimes, Props.
Call on Mrs. q. W. Anderson 1t
1855 Clarkson street for Hair Goods.
OF all kinds. Pompadours and Switch
es made. Phone Blue 1854.
Mrs. Lula Crag, who is the princi-
pal of the schools at Nicodemus came
aa de1opafe tO tho c0npraru Che
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-26

Mrs. Lula Crag, who is the princi-
pal of the schools at Nicodemus came
as delegate to the congress. She
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-26
OUR PREMIUM OFFER!

is
daie the which will
of china, 81 made all
designs
in
these
handy that them gift
in for little
(back Indebtedness
$3.50 Subscription dishes
the
absolutely
THIS OFFER is GOOD ANYWHERE
OFFICE AND FOR
YOURSELF WHAT A MAGNIFICENT OFFER WE ARE MAKING
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-26

is spending her vacation here ant
also a few days at the Springs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-01-16
The Suffragists

Whatever the outcome of political affairs femin-
inc in Washington, point has been reached where
to say the least, intense interest has been aroused
In the face of possible criticism for self laudation
1t may also be pointed out that The Times was the
only paper in Tacoma Saturday night to tell of the
Mason home incident Saturday morning which pre-
cipitated the stirring of Saturday afternoon
The fact is given mention in recollection of the
charge made by the Hutton contingent following the
convention that efforts would be made to hush up
anything what would weaken the cause of Mrs. De
Voc.
Putting two and two together it is vastly probable
that Washington will hereafter watch with keen in
terest what virtue exists in the charge that political
schemes already at work to swing way an
other the feminine vote of this state Secrecy would
be bad thing the public at large has perfect
right to know the various made and what they
portend. The declaration made after counting
Of the victorious suffrage ballot, that attempt
would be made to form political factions in this state
was most commendabe, although Mrs. DeVoe is
charged with intentions to swing the feminine vote
in behalf of certain politicians future developments
will shed more light upon this interesting phase of
the situation.
1t would be also advisable before becoming unduly
excited the matter to ascertain Just how man,
women intend using the ballot. strong feminine
vote may develop and then again the number of bal
lots from this might not be of any particular
valued viewed from the standpoint of "bossism.
Every man and woman should, however, keep for
future reference clear memory regards the
events which characterzed Saturdays upheaval
among the suffragists in Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-01-16

He schafed his tee going h niblcS
Then he got with a with
mashie pitch Carefully
for a DOGGY and dormie two"
Maybe think
rect description of going after fellows appendix
Maybe think Prof Loebs
fish which the professor has been
you'll a
when Teddy him
of being another Champ
But these things is
Of what swattng
golf pill and then chasing miles think
aren't interested
Golf is pretty much society what society amarizs
bound to and hold place be avorte expression
French the nomenclature
And its really only fair too If getting goat rats in
attic" "mollycoddle
stratum of society why the schlaffng oozlng
of puts" and the Thinning of niblcks" with another.
is all
made talk like the stranglng
luscious oratory
modern banquet really
golf bal screaming developed
this golf oozling putting nibing
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-01-16

Editor Times: The day after
my letter in your paper exposing
the stamping of paving work, am
eminent citizen thanked me for 1t
and said: THAT Editors Mall
corner of the Times is about the
only place to find what the pub
lie think of matters" Others
have said the same. And now
comes A. w. accusing me of be-
ing one of those slave-drivers
who have no sympathy for the
poor workingman-because l
wanted the work | must pay for
to be done according to contract.
He says he knows nothing about
the work, but he didn't like the
way 1 spoke of the workmen
"tamping as though they were
afraid of breakingf eggs" And
he defends without knowing the
man who usese the tamper with
out putting full force on it,"
If A. w. knew of my utter
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-01-16
Little Sermons

1t is easy to stir up a storm in
a puddle.
Doing right is more than feel
ing good.
No man is saved unless he de-
sires to save.
One might fight lie and still
not follow the truth.
A good home is the best expo
sition of heaven.
Affections mark the difference
between iron and steel.
Love does not depend for its
strength on concentration.
When you find excess of
speech look for shortage on sight.
No man ever warns things up
who does not sometimes boil over
1t takes more than a homile-
teal memory to make good
sermon.
You can never climb into the
hearts of men on the ladder of
|eloquence.
4 Many a good sermon has come
to an untimely end by lasting too
hong.
People who take their troubles
too seriously often average up on
their duties.
Inconsistency often means those
deeds I'm another which / only
half understand.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-01-16

sympathy with the workingmen,
my advocacy of the 8-hour law,
and mercy to those working for
me, he would not perhaps have
mistaken a criticism of the in
spector for fault finding with the
workngman. II he saw the tam
per action-lil1e an iron churn-
dasher-he would zee that it
takes more strength to lift than
to drop it. Yet the man does
not drop it; he holds 1t back,
excerting fuller force to keep 1t
from pressing down than it
would take to let it go and do
its work. Why? Under orders,
evidently. They don't want the
the concrete packed solid-saves
material to have it loose. We
pay an inspector to see that the
work Is done according to con-
tract. Who pays him not to see
Property owners, inspect your in
spectors. G. L. B.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-01-16
The Fate of Alaska
Here is the situation:


vast territory rich in coal gold practically
all belonging to the people of the United States
removed
such magnificent distances presenting difficulties
expenditure
for railroads. docks steamships
Only the strongest combinations of private wealth would be
equal be
would control the development of natural permitted
ontroi the key to the situation-transportation.
The question, to
exploitation shall
United Statestsef the
yidng facilities
exploit it's them yield
people against exorbitant prices?
THAT QUESTION is UP TO CONGRESS NOW.
is question that neither be lodged compromised
There is middle Alaska a
tiona asset the spoil of the Morganhmers big
Alaska is the question bigger than Alaska
still
OF Alaska will probably o EN-
Keep Alaska-and congre
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-01-16
He's the Man Who Knows Most
About Municipal Government

DES MONIES, Jan. let's
ten to one shot John MacVicar,
secretary of the League of Ameri-
can municipalities, superintendent
of public works of Des Moines, Ia,
and recently appointed commits
sioner general of the international
municipal congress and exposition,
knows more about city govern
ment than any other man.
Besides, John MacVicar lives in
Des Moines, Ia, pointed to by the
world as the city free from graft
and originator of the Des Moines
plan of city government by COM
mission. MacVicar is a member
of the Des Moines city council of
five.
For % years John MacVicar has
made a study of things municipal.
He has travelled much, prying deep
into the inner workings of nearly
every city of the land. Just now he
Is planning a tour of Europe, to in
vestigate European civic conditions
in the interest of the Chicago ex-
position.
1t is John MacVicar's vast ex-
lperience in municipal matters that
won for him appointment of COM
missioner general of the interna-
tional municipal congress, to meet
in Chicago September Is to 80.
If you want your gas rate re-
duced ask John MacVicar how
He knows. Washington, d. c.,
asked him how. He showed them
too. The capitol city was paying
81 per thousand cubic feet. Mac.
Vicar was there four weeks. When
he left the gas rate was reduced
to 80 cents. He did the same
thing for New York. He's try,
ing to do it now for Des Moines
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-01-16

don't know Mr.,
r o b e r t S o nj
Why, sure you
do. You know
Forbes = Robert
son? Well, that's
him. The John
ston part of his
name has sort of
dwindled away.
You will be
g | a d to help
Forbes Robert
son celebrate his
f i f t y eighth
birthday today.
Although a n
Englishman, this
gre a t actor
some say t h g
greatest actor
today has en-
deared himself