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The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-03-14
Sheriff's Sale
STATE OF WASHINGTON

STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF PEND OREILLEo
By virtue of an order of sale issued out OF the
Honorable Superior Court of the State of Wash
ington, for the County OF Pend Orelle, on the
26th day of February, 1912, by the clerk Thereon.
in case of C B. WeatheIb by, plaintiff. VS.. BenJa-
min T. Vaughn and Marguerite Vaughn. his
wife defendants No. %, ana to me as sher1H,
directed and delivered, notice is hereby given
that will proceed to sell to the highest bidder
for cash, within the hours prescribed by law
for sheriff's sales to-wit at 1:30 O'Clock p. m.
on the Goth day of March, A. D 1912, before the
court house door of the said Pend Orellle C0un-
ty in the State of Washington. all the right,
title and interest of the said Benjamin L.
Vaughn and Marguerite Vaughn, his wife, the
aboye-named defendants, in and to the follow
ing described property. to-wit: The southeast
Quarter seA of Section fourteen IA IN
township thirty-one 81 North of Range forty
three 43 E. W. M. in Pend Oreille County.
State of Washington, levied on as the properly
of the said Benjamin T. Vaughn and Marguer-
tie Vaughn, to satisfy a judgment amounting
to S7T5 90, with interest thereon at per cent
Der annum from Oct. l, 1911; $54.25, with lnter-
est thereon at 10 per cent per annum from Oct.
/, 1911; $50 "a taxes paid by plalntlH, Wlth m
terest thereon at per cent from June l, 1911 )
$4,000 attorney fees and $25O costsiof sult,"l
interest on last named sum at per cent per
aDnum from date of judgment, together WIN
costs of sale and increased costs, III IaVor Vi Vie
plaintiff, C. B. Wetherby:
Given under my hand this 9th day OF Fepru-
airy, 1912 b. +. GARDINER SHE'LL ~ L:
By A. L. MILLER, Deputy. 40
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People Who Do Not Whistle.

Arabia must be d heaven for those
whose lives are made a burden to them
by the whistler The Arab maintains
that whistler's mouth cannot be puri-
fed for forty days and nights. and
they assert Of the whistler that Satan
has touched his body and caused MIN
to produce the offensive sound. Then
there are the natives Of the Tonga Is
lands. Polynesia. who hold that it Is
sin to whistle. as it is an act dlsre-
spectful to God Even In some dis
tricts in north Germany villagers de-
clare that if one whistles In the even
ing it makes the angels weep.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-03-14
A Fools
Errand
Or an Unexpected
Turn of Affairs
By CLARISSA MACKIE


Hal Marcy watched his cousin from
under lowering brows. Dick was
standing in the sunny window. bis
mouth set In grim, obstinate lines.
"WellT repeated Hal coolly.
What is it?'' growled Dick over his
broad shoulder.
Are you going down to Scarsdale
after what I've told you? Why. Alice
would only laugh in your face"
Dick turned sharply. "Oh, no. she
wouldn't-she's not that sort! She
might feel like laughing, but she would
hide it WELL" he ended bitterly.
why strain her courtesy. then"
persisted Hal
May l ask whether this is my af-
fair or yours?' Dick Corning was
white under his tanned skin.
cit is mine in a measure" was Halls
insolent reply. He leisurely drew out
a cigarette case and scratched a match
on gold box. He spoke between puffs
of blue smoke that wreathed his dark,
thin face: ow-when-you-
ed-you-were-goin to
Scarsdale today l asked you puff if
you were going down to see Alice Will
son-and you snapped out-yes-and
knew why by the look of you-there,
there. Dicky, don't get hot We all
catch it sooner or later like measles
and whooping cough. had good rea-
son for advising you not to go down
there. It's a fools errand for you,
Dicky, my boy"
you mean that somebody else'-
Dicks voice choked into silence.
at comes pretty near being that"
returned Hal somewhat vaguely. Then
rather condescendingly he added, 81
may as well drop you a hint, Dicky.
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boy-even though she may not be for
you. you may be able to claim relation
ship with her some day-see?'
Dick Corning's eyes blazed menac-
ingly, and his big hands clinched tight
ly. His lips writhed into a strange
smile that was half a sneer.
You mean that l may marry Alice's
cousin May and thus become her cous-
in-in-laW?' he asked.
Hal Marcy WINGED. No l didn't
mean that. and you know it too. I
meant that the relationship would be
on the other side of the house"
"Oh, you mean that you expect to
marry May and we will be related to
Alice Wilson in that manner. Shall l
congratulate you, old man?' Dicks
gray eyes pierced the veneer of good
nature that had covered his cousin
attitude
"Quit your fooling. Dick" snarled
Hal, flinging away his cigarette and
preparing another II can tell you one
thing"
You have told me so many this
morning | am tempted to forego any
further Infringement on your
IF you go down to see Alice Wilson
today you'll be making the mistake of
your life. You'll be making fool of
yourself. Believe me that | have a
good reason for saying this
Dick picked up his hat. smoothed the
creases in the soft brim and settled it
on his fair head. you've butted into
my affairs today in an objectionable
manner. have simply to say that /
am quite willing to bear any mortifca-
ton that my harmless actions may
bring upon me-"
AS he closed the door he heard HAS
impatient voice sending after him:
"Fools Grand
"I'll do it just the same" gritted Dick
through his set teeth. and his keen
eyes had a vision then of beautiful
Alice Wilson telling him with fearful.
plying eyes that she loved his cousin
Hal Marcy and that she would be a
cousin to him forever.
ETH be BANKED if she willi' cried
Dick as he drove through the crisp,
cool air. IF she won't land | know
she won't have a duffer like mel
shall go around the world. and when
find a good place in which to forget her
I'll stay there. only know I'll never
and such a place." he ended forlornly,
He was fiercely jealous of Hal
Marcy. Hal was several years his
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-03-14

Fred Huntington. captain Of the
Crimson hockey team, who played
center and fullback on the football
team, is Harvard's strong man. He
heads the list of the ten strongest men
in the university for the first half Of
the college year, made from tests par
ticipated in by over 500 students.
Huntington's total of 1903 points, how
ever, is ten points under the record
of F. Fl. Leslie. who headed the list
last year and who is second this year
with 1.209. Leslie and Tudor Gardi-
ner, who is third with 1872. and FL. B.
Gardiner. who is tenth with 1,O4O, were
also members of last years football
eleven.
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Earoinine Einancier,

Mrs. Kidder-Charles, can't you give
me another check? | see you nave
whole book full. Mr.. Kfdder-Tnat
doesn't signify. dear. have used up
nv balance at the bank. Mrs. kldder
Then why didn't you give up YOUR
check book? Now. it's no use FOR you
to tell stories. Joseph Kidder. II you
mean to say shan't have any money
why don't you say SO right out. ike
man ?-Boston Transcript.
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~ TIE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASH
INGToN, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND
OREILLE-IN PROBATE.
In the Matter OF the Estate of John Johnson
Deceased-Notice of Settlement of Account
Notice is hereby given that Fred Stevens the
administrator OF the estate of John Johnson,
deceased, has rendered and presented Tor set.
tIement to, and filed in the Superior Court OF
said comfy and state, his first and hnal ac-
count as such administrator; and that Monday
the eighth day Of APRIL 1872 at s;S9 oeloek a.
Cont t in the town Of Ne gport. in said county,
has been duly appoil te by our said Superior n
Court for the settlemt Mt OF the hnaI AT
which time and place any person interested IN
said estate NAV appear and file his exceptions
in writing to the said final account and contest
the same. TT Cuor- i,5oo Of tho
said s1 perior Court and the seal OF said court
sfixed this 5th day of March, 1912:
cd1nnty Clerk and Clerk of Said Superior Court
Coun'1 oAeiA 43-4
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New Workers Pay Fortune For Fights.

New Workers. Pay Fortune For Fights.
During five months New York state
fight fans has paid $685.. 4O8. 70 to see
boxing bouts. From this sum the
state treasury has been enriched ST.
ITO.
About 1000 boxers have earned
money under the operation of the
Frawley law. About 1900 club at
taches are regularly employed under
the Frawley law supervision of box
ing.
Since Sept last 627 boxing shows,
or more than 5000 bouts, have been
conducted in this state.
There are dfty-three regularly IL
censed boxing clubs in the state. thir-
ty-four Of which are in Greater New
York.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-03-14
Inconsistent,

"Oh, George" exclaimed the young
wife. "It was nearly midnight before
you got home last night!'
well, WE'LL" exclaimed the nus
band. "You women are so inconsis-
tent. Before we were married you
didn't care how late got home.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-03-14
Minnesota TO Meet Penn State.

University Of Minnesotas football
squad will meet the Pennsylvania state
team In Minneapolis next fall. it has
been announced. In one of the two
games with eastern teams for which
the Minnesota athletic authorities are
planning.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-03-14
seventy-f7ve Worlds Records Made.

Counting odd distance events. nearly
seventy-five worlds records in all lines
OF sport were established during 1911.
1t affords striking proof of the grow
Ing love for the great outdoor activi-
ties and appreciation of the pleasures
OF physical exercise.
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Mora Than a Match For Him.

Tom-Somebody ought to warn MIS-
Prettiface that that fellow Smirks'
who's paying attention to her. Is mls-
cradle fiirt. Jim-Hem! Better warn
Smirks, Mrs. Prettiface is widow.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-03-14
Il ..<.,..a and Labor.

Alexander the Great, rejecting on nIs
friends degenerating into sloth anu
luxury, told them that 1t was most
slavish thing to luxuriate and a most
royal thing To labor.-BarroW.
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to give you the chance to say no."
stammered and stumbled unfortunate
Dick. saying more than he meant and
meaning more than he said.
Yes" murmured Alice softly.
"That's ALL assured Dick.
eyes: I'll marry you. Dick. the dear
est and best boy in the world. only
you did let Hal elbow you out Of the
way, and it served you right for
awhile" Alice's little hands found
Dicks clumsy ones and crept into
their warm grasp. One or two fragile
cups were crushed under the weight
of Dicks arms.
''What?'' shouted Dick. unbelieving.
"You asked me to marry you | will
only if you start on a trip around
Ehe world shall go. toor' whispered
Alice in his startled ears.
At o'clock Dick brought his car be-
fore the curbstone, and he ran up the
steps Of the bachelor apartments,
where both he and his cousin had
rooms. In the main corridor he ran
into Hal. immaculate in evening dress,
on his way to keep a dinner engage
ment.
Hal smiled condescendingly up at his
big cousin. Been we'll trimmed.
Dicky, boy?" he insinuated craftily.
Il suppose you've got yours now"
''You bet" crowed Dick happily.
"1ve been on a fools errand and re.
ceiVed FOOLS rewardv'
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the urge of a dozen oars, a maokerel-
fishers seine-boat, crowded to the
thwarts with men.
There was no sign Of y. vessel in
the offng. Whittier this long-boat
could have dropped from defied his
most far-fetched guess. He stared
agape and thunderstruck until the
woman, gaining his side, caught his
arm with an imperative hand.
GARRETT" Her voice was quavering
now with CONSERVATION and the reac-
ton from the excitement that had
buoyed her up through the last few
minutes. Take ule away, take me
quickly! There's not minute :.
The catboat ?"
Gone" he answered stupidity:
sunk by OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES orders.
We've no chance now-only Apple
yard"
Then, hurry! DON'T you see that
boat"
Eyes, but"
They're his men-the crew OF that
schooner-at least. think so, I'm
sure Of 1t. Against them, what
chance have we? Let's get away, hide
some place until your boat"
Right" He whipped in his wool
gathering faculties. "But-we'll take
him with U.S." He made as II to move
for Blackstock. holding that gentle,
man under cover of his pistol.
But she held him back. mo; he'd
only delay us. We must find a place
of safety"
Right again." he assented, turning
with her and Fastening toward the
Cold LARS But where-?"
She dragged heavily upon his arm
for a moment, gasplng and shaken
with short, dry sobs. Then bravely
she pulled herself up and released
MIN.
Il don't know-some place-we
must find some place"
From behind them came a long
drawn, piercing hail:
BLACK, o Black! Aho-o-oy."
Blackstock lifted his head with an
effort
"Aho-oy!" he cried in shaking
voice. and: Help" in feebler
And Coast looking curiously over
his shoulder as they toiied up the tn
cline, saw him paw feebiy ut the side
OF the boat, then collapse upon the
cards he"ida II 80 # fairtine
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tiers and nosed the sands. Four rg-
ures leaped overheard and grasping
the thwarts hauled the bows high up
on the beach. Others followed, some
lingering to help drag the long boat
out OF the tides limits, some trotting
to Blackstocks aid.
With difficulty, because of the mo.
mentarily fading light, Coast counted
the company Of the newcomers; they
numbered. as nearly as he could es-
innate, ten. With Blackstock and
Chang. that meant twelve to two
fourteen to two. If he were to include
the two coolies in the farmhouse
He withheld a groan of dismay, and
frightened his arm round the woman's
waist, unconsciously copsecrating his
life to her defense. Blackstock
should recapture her only when he,
Coast, had fallen fighting.
Dimly through the cleaning he saw
Blackstock lifted to his feet before
the throng closed round him, vague
dark blur about the boat. From the
east the tall. gaunt figure of Chang
was moving with long and steady
strides back to join them.
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MIssouri's First Neqro School.

The first negro school in Missouri
was founded in Kansas City by J. Mil
ton Turner in 1868 The school com
missioners were ex-Confederates and
refused to appropriate a salary fol
him.
Every Saturday night or so, he says
Jesse James. the celebrated bandit
rode over from Liberty. Mo-, shot UP
Kansas City and robbed its citizens
Then he would gallop to the negro
school. discharge his pistols In the
air and shout:
Where's that niger school teach.
err"
Il would go out in fear and trem
bling" Turner relates. land say:
Here | am, boss Haven't those com.
missioners done anything for you yet?
James would yell. And | would an.
swer: No. boss.
Then I'll have to help you, he
would roar, and give me $40, SIS or
$40. But for Jesse James | could not
have kept up the school. st Louis
Post-Dispatch.
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As yet there was no indication OF

As yet there was no indication OF
! pursuit.
None the less, Coast stirred aneasi-
ly and glanced in solicitude dowr at
the pale oval OF the :ace resting
YEARLY against his shoulder.
Feeling better?" he inquired gent
ly. DO you think you can walk
DEAR"
She drew IN a deep breath and
nodded assent. I'm all right, now,
she said, though still her respiration
sounded harsh and uneven; lat least,
| will be presently. Are tney
coming?" she added with start.
NO" he answered They're not
worrying about US. We can't get far
not off the island. When we're
wanted, they'll find us easily enough
I'm afraid. For the present, Black
stocks entertaining them with the
story of his misadventure." He laugh,
ed shortly. Come" he said; and
they turned again inland, moving at a
brisk walk toward the bungalow
with what purpose neither could have
said.
But that seineb oat?" he asked
suddenly, moment later. Where
under Heaven did she drop from? You
spoke of the schooner p"
Its ashore" she told him. Il saw
1t all from the bungalow.
had been inside, looking for my trunk
keys. | couldn't seem to find them
at first. He was in the Wireless-room
when went in, but by the time |
found the keys he had disappeared.
went to the door and stood looking
out. wondering what had become OF
him and whether | dared risk a re-
turn to the beach-and you-while 1t
was still so light; and suddenly the
schooner shot out of the mist little
south Of the point, over there in the
west. She was running under power
i could just hear the engine trob
bing-and don't think they suspect
cd how close they were to the island.
At all events, the next instant she
struck-Stopped short as if she had
run against wall, quite a distance
out; and in two minutes her stern was
under water. saw the crew putting
out the long-boat and jumping into it;
and then | ran down to the beach.
She's the one" he said distracted
the schooner Appleyard was after,
beyond doubt You heard them hail
Blackstock by namely the name
they know him under"
The woman said YES" Indifferent
~, leaning more heavily upon him.
tTO BE CONTINUED)
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CHAPTER xix.

By the time they had passed
through the Cold LARS. Rather
ines strength began to fall. The
rapid pace at which they had made
the ascent from the beach had told
upon her more than Coast would haze
realized but for insuppressible cyl
dences of distress she betrayed. her
Iaegard footsteps and her labored
breathing. Passing an arm round her
waist, he held her up and gave her
what support and help he could. but
when they had gained the summit OF
the first ridge inland, between the
farmhouse and deserted village, he
had to pause and rest.
From that point of vantage. with
the broad crescent Of the beach spread
out beneath their gaze, they watched
the landing Of the seineboat.
Like some huge water insect Of
many legs, black body silhouetted
against the silyered sea, it sped in
shore, four long oars to a side dip
ping and lifting with the rhythmlcal
beat of a perfect piece of machinery.
Then of a sudden with precise &C
cord the oars were lifted and laid in:
at slowly decreasing speed the long
boat slipped through the shoaling wa
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SYNOPSIS.

Garrett Coast. young man OF New
York City, meets Douglas Blackstock, who
invites him to a card party He accepts.
although he dislikes Blackstock the rea-
son being that both are in love with kath-
crime Thaxter. Coast fails to convince her
friendship At the party Coast meets TWO
named Dundas and Van Tuyl There IS
a quarrel, and Blackstock shoots van
Tuyl dead. Coast struggles TO Wrest the
weapon from him, thus the police dls-
cover them. Coast Is arrested for MURDER
ne Is convicted. but as he begins ms SEN EN-
tence. Dundas names BlaCkstoCk as the
murderer and kills himself, Coast pc
comes free. but Blackstock has married
katherine ThaXter and fled Coast pur-
chases yacht and while sailing sees
man thrown from a distant boat. He res
cues Gu the fellow who is NAMED, Appleyaron,
Ihey arrive at lonely island. known as
NO Mans Land. Coast starts out to eN-
piore the place and comes upon some
deserted buildings, He discovers a man
DEAD. Upon going further and approach
Ing house he sees Katherine ThaXter.
VINO explains that her husband, under tne
name OF Black, has bought the lSIaho.
He Is blind, a wireless operator and mas
a station there. Coast informs her that
her husband murdered Van Tuyl Coast
sees BlackstOck and some Chinameh
burying a man. They fire at him. but ne
30 iIoCueu ny AppiSydIu. WIZ So -
10 the Echo In safety. and there he re-
Veals that he is secret service man
and has been watching the crowd on
me island, suspecting they are CRIMINALS.
Coast is anxious to fathom the mysteries
OF No Mans Land and is determined
to save Katherine Appieyard believes
that Black and his gang make Shlelu
Of the wireless station to conduct SNUG
CLING business. Coast pene rates to the
lair Of BlaCkstock's disguise, Katherine
enters the room and passes him note
which tells Coast that neither his life
or her own are safe. Coast feels that
BlaCkstock suspects him. Appleyard and
the Echo disappear. Coast assures kath-
crime of his protection. and she informs
him that they are to abandon the island
Immediately. The blind man and his
coolie servant overpower Coast. who aft
erward escapes and Is met by Katherine;
wishing to flee. They discover a yaWi
but before they can reach it the coolie
disables the craft. Black appears and
tauntingly states that he Is no longer
blind. He is overpowered
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the leather oozes out. tell you, II
the workingmen cared for their shoes
properly the shoe business wouldn't
be what 1t is now. l am not talking
about shine and l haven't any spe-
cial brand Of backing to SELL It's oil
the leather needs, and 1t isn't oil that
makes shoes shine. When the farm.
ers used to wear cowhide boots-bs
'ore they plowed and MIXED by ma.
chinery-they used to take care of
them by keeping them creased with
tallow. and the country store didn't
sell more than oas pair Of khoss a
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Raw Material Too PLENTY

The honey man evidently did some
reading on national issues when ha
was at home. to Judge by his reply
to the sympathetic matron who in.
CURED from her fower.laden porch
as to how his business did. His lean.
Drown face. out of which the sun had
ironed all lines of bitterness. relayed
IN a cheerful grin: Not very we'll
madam, he returned, then with a
quizzicai glance at the gorgeous ar.
ray OF roses. he continued, won neo.
pie In Mapleleaf have too much raw
material 10 appreciate the finished
product"
"hereupon the matron. though
personally despising honey. bougbt q
liberal supply.
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That Was Why Honey Man Couldn't
Sell Much In Town Full of
Flowers.

The man who kept a bee" was am
ply provided with honey. His right
hand held can Of the liquid variety,
his left held honey in the comb He
had come In from further out on
Long Island and was trying to dis
pose of his product in one of the
large towns tina. still retains it's in
dlViduality despite the fact that it
was supposed to have been "ab
sorbed into Greater New York. Up
and down the street he went meeting
with small success. All around
green lawns and thrifty flower beds
testified TO the local pride of the
Enuseholders One street In particu.
lar was a veritable feast of roses
every porch supporting hundreds Of
the rambler variety. and on this
street the rowdy bees created a reg.
nlar urrnar
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,oyRIcHT I'M 4/LDLIS v0SkfW KTNlE

single, terrible 7elp. an. the dog
lay inert with broken back.
Painting and shaken, both hands to
his lacerated and bleeding throat, the
man staggered a pace or two away,
and fell suddenly against the bows OF
the boat. grasping its stem for sup
port.
Stunned with the surprise OF 1t,
Coast turned away, aware that Kath-
crime vas calling him.
Garrett! Garrett" he heard her
cry. "Come-QuiCkly! -. Don't
you see--?"
She flung an arm seaward and to
the west. Following this sign, he
saw, perhaps a quarter of mile off
shore and sweeping swiftly in under
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Poor Care Taken of Shoes

feet take look at the row Of shoes.
You'll find the laborers and working
men OF all sorts wear shoes that show
no signs Of care since they came from
the factory. The heavy brogans that
once were black have become the col.
or OF natural leather; you can see
where shoes that have been wet have
warped. lost all shape and are ready
to crack: and those that haven't been
wet are just drying up a. the Life Of