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The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-09-12
Not What He Hoped For.

Parson B.-So Colonel Pompos offers
to give $1,000 to the new church?
Deacon C.-Yes. if some one else
gives a like sum.
Parson B.-Then you are not pleased
with his proposition?
Deacon C.-Wen. I hoped he'd make
it $500 in cash.-Brooklyn Life.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-09-12
DOn'tS To Be Remembered While
in the Woods

Don't toss away burning
matches or tobacco.
DON make a campfire in leaves,
rotten wood or against logs where
it may spread or where you can
not be sure it is out.
Never leave a fire until it is out.
Don't burn slashings in the dry
season without a permit and with
out care to confne the fire.
Put out any fire you find, if you
can. If you can't, notify fire
warden, some other public officer
or the landowner.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-09-12
Willie's Choice,

"Well. Willie" said the visitor. pat
ting the youth on the head. 81 suppose
you are going to be president of the
United States some day.?
mot If ] can help it." said Willie.
I'D ruther be an ex-president He
has more fun outen it. Wrappers
Weekly.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-09-12
A NIGHT VIEW OF THE SPOKANE INTERSTATE
FAIR GRAND STAND.

episode tnrng
that this little band OF Spanish
inhabited anu
and pure nerve overtime"
government
gauuy
beautiful
the weird temples OF
spectacle
promises eclipse
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-09-12
HUMOROUS CUPS
An Old Fashioned Town.

I remember, | remember.
The town where | was born.
No muckraker e'er pointed
The fountain pen of scorn.
It never, never figured
AS a place in sin immersed.
No editor hoped on it
AS the limit and the worst.
I remember. l remember.
The burg where d saw light.
Twas not in Everypersons
Nor Slampton's Monthly bright
Nobody ever gave 1t
A roast in old McShure's,
And Spearson's never handed
A printed list of cures.
I remember, 1 remember.
The city Of my birth.
No writer ever told us
Our morals weren't worth
A tinker's darn No spotlight
Played on our prize Town Row.
Twas hopelessly old fashioned
AS towns are figured now.
Denver Republican.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-09-12
Child L.oqic.

Teacher-Now. children. which one
Of you can decline the word "sickr'
Lizzie lin tragic voice)-Sick-Worse
-dead.-Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-01-05
s Oa 1912.

Durino me Oresent year fhere viii b
~ fewsr tl,an four eclipses-- two of liz
sun and va ii he moon. The tirst ose)
viii. however. be invisible u observers ii
North America
The second erl;pss occurs a. April I j.
ana i ii ecIipse ii the snn IL I most
peculiar kind.
II III Eastern tinted states IL viii
IL tbe s,,n rise .,art;allv ecl;nsed 81 :t,,e
n morning IL This dav. ~ observers Vesf
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-14
WHEN WOMAN PROPOSES
BIZ ADA PATTERSON

Thre times In one day we read In
the newspapers this defense made by
men who have got into matrimonial
ltroubies-the woman proposed.
One instance was that OF bride
who had forsaken her husband and
desired to have her marriage an
nulled. Another was the case OF a
man whose wife asked her freedom
because he was improvtdent and a
failure The third was more novel
tale--that Of woman who was &C
cused Of trying TO kill her husband
and who insisted that the attempt up
on his life was made by someone else.
In each of the first two cases the
mans argument IL whining mission
that he is an almost worthless being
but that the woman should have look
ed before she made the matrimonial
leap. In the last the husband includ-
ed the leap year proposal in gen.
eral balancing OF his own worth
against his wife's, to her disfavor.
From these cases we may draw
some disturbing and unwelcome con-
illusions. One is that the alleged
noblest work OF the Creator does kiss
and tell He even marries and tells.
Therefore Is no woman guaranteed of
the privacy OF her wooing. Even IL
the conceited male weds her he will
tell that she asked him. Men will
have something new to boast Of
the number of proposals OF marriage
he has received, and how many fair
girls have languished for him in vain.
Mittens are no longer a prerogative
Of man. Women will now have TO
wear them when the man Is cruel or
when he prizes career above mar
rage. Don't lead a man into dim
corner Of the conservatory, or into
the garden to watch the sunset and
the twilight come on apace. with a
view to a private popping of the aues-
ton. 1t will only remain private I'M
iii he can clap. his hat on his head
and skid downtoYn8~to tell the boys.
Man Is a braggart and his tongue
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-14
ALEXANDRIA

Especial to the Richmond Virginian.}
ALEXANDRIA, Va, April l3.-Miss
Hattie Douglas was the hostess last
week at chatting dish party for Misses
Helen and Gwenne Richardson. OF
Toronto. Among the guests present
were Mrs. Rathbone Smith. Miss Anna
Lewis Jones. Miss Emily Elliott. Miss
Mittie Herbert, Miss, Nellie Uhler :,
Harmon Roberts, James Roberts. Ju-
liam Burke. Arthur Herbert, George w.
Lewis, Jack Barrett and Edmund Hum
ter.
MIR. and Mrs. P. r. Harrington left
Alexandria today for Boston where
they will live.
Mrs. Preston Gibson WAS 4 guest
last week Of MrssJ. Sidney Douglas.
Miss Champe Thompson, OF Wayne1r
boro, is visiting Miss Cora Jones.
Mrs. J. Percy Evans had as her
guest last week Miss Emily Elliott.
Mrs. Henry King, of Baltimore, wcs
guest of Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Sam
Bendheim In this city last week.
Miss Alice Anderton, Of North Brad
dock. had as her guest last week Miss
Marguerite Sedridge, OF East Orange.
Mrs. Writ Triplett, Of Markham. was
guest Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank J. Davidson. this week.
Mrs. Morton Apperson, Of this city.
is guest OF Mrs. b. NJ Apperson. in
Culpeper.
Mis-, MarshaIl. who has .heen visit
ing Miss Mary Phillips. In this city.
has returned to her home 1T Markham.
Miss Katherine p. Briggs, OF Brook
Ign. N. Y, who has been visiting Mr..
Mark l.. Price. has returned home.
Miss Julia Cone. of Richmond. who
has been visiting Miss Nellie Uhlers
has returned home.
Miss Inex Jenkins. OF Richmond, who
has been visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. N. B, Jenkins, has returned home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-14

waggeth in the recital Of his con-
quests.
This leap year his tongue win wag
overtime. So look not upon leap year
as golden opportunity. Rather may
1t prove a milestone of humiliation tied
about your spirit Of romance. Leap
year statistics show a greater number
OF bachelors, for. while man hates to
quentiy described like a lizard when
his offer OF marriage Is declined. a
woman being unused to bringing about
these sentimental climaxes, Will be
matr' mouially crushed. She will prob
ably never try again.
Another conclusion that does not lead
us to think more highly OF the Wanted
strength OF man Is that the one VINO
says yes" seems always to think he
married the woman simply because she
asked him. Not because he loved her.
not admittedly because she offered him
better business or social or professional
opportunities. Fancy asking. while
some domestic tempest Ia ragin~, tho
old and honored question:; "Why did
you marry me-" and to have flung at
you the answer: Because you asked
me" Yet that Is precisely what these
logical creatures are answering. A
woman's answer has been for centuries
regarded as the triumph Of unreason.
Yet no reply was ever wept into lace
trimmed handkerchief, between SOPRANO
sobs. as silly as those. given by the
three men who said, "She proposed to
me-"
Its rather a hopeless prospect. friend
woman. The world moves. but appa-
rently men do not. Earth has been
swinging along under a new and bet
ter era for nineteen hundred and twelve
and a fraction years, yet men are offer
ing the same excuse the first man gave
for TESTING an apple, The woman gave
IL to me and / did eat" It's the same
excuse. though offered now In court
room instead OF q garden.
The echo, falls heavily upon the ears
and hearts OF women who had thought
of exercising their lean year privileges.
Fer while II Is salt In ones teeth to be
sued for breach of promise. as two
women have recently been there Is at
least the comfort Of having been asked.
II in ashes 10 hear a tenor or basso
profnnda rois% cur s'ye~ charge "s3ie
asked me, your Honor"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-14

necessity of improving on reticencA
(which everyone decent respects) by
inventing q number Of Actions on the
subject. BY skiifulIy chosen phrases.
half-confidence and pathetic little
hints. a new neighbor gave me to un-
de. stand that she was rather badly
Off.
How / wish I could do all tho jolly
thing that other women can" sho
used to say, rolling her wide blue
eyes pathetically. but Of course if
you marry q poor man--However. y
don't regret 1t.
She has no need to. For my hus@
band tells me that the said poor
man" II making q comfortable income
OF four figures IN the city. He did
not. however. happen to tell me this
until had been for several excur-
sions with the little lady. during which
had managed to pay for all her meals
and also for her theatre tickets-be-
cause / was sure she could not AFFORD
the smallest luxuries for herself.
am coming to IN end without hav4
ting said = word about the peccant mani
folk.
The fact IL. have nothing biting Ia
say.
! little deceits.
! No doubt. whom It comes to dirta.
tons .'men are deceivers ever'-but
should we like them no we'll II they
were not7
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-14

whom 1t Is impossible to keep out OF
ones house." and that she was play
fully inauiring whether there was nc
policy she could take out TO insure
her against my visits!
So now / have the CALLING reeollec-
ton of many visits paid to hostess
who did not want me. .
l can only congratulate myself
that she Is one OF the few people
whose punishment fitted her crime.
Why did she pretend? She might
have been perfectly PORTE and -pieas-
ant without extending such ALIEN
bracing invitations.
Another fairly common trait which
never fails to raise my Ire In that
highly Ingenious excuses for not CIV
ing or accepting invitations.
sensible person tlike myself.)
quite realizes that she cannot expect
OF be asked to every entertainment
that her friends give--any more than
she can manage always to invite then,
10 her own functions. A seemly ST.
lencc should be observed on both sides
in such cases.
Instead Of which. some hostesses
add insult to injury by saying things
like this: II did not ask you to my
dance or tennis tournament, or pro-
gressive bridge, because l knew YOU
would not care to turn out In the wet.
cheat. snow. fog. j. And all tho
while yon know n long Invitation was
given for the function and that the
clerk of the weather never prophesies.
II wish you'd asked me. ! could
have declined. IL / had not wanted to
come ] once joyfully overheard a boy
ray blnntly to lady Of his ilk. who
was effusivcly assuring him that the
onl reason she had not asked him to
n dinner party was because she
thought he might be bored.
Over financial matters a0ma Of the
women folk K know are particular
" trying. OF course. ones incouae q
ones own affair: still ! Do not - tho
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-14
BRANDY

Especial TO the Richmond virEinian.l
BRANDY, VA, April 13.--HGnry
G Damon. Of Sperryville. was here
Inst Wednesday.
Miss Mamie Miller. who was thu
Easter guest OF her couans. tir. and
Mrs. John Cunningham. at La
Grange. returned to Gatneavtlle
Tuesday
William r. Geary. Of washinston.
spent the Easter holidays with relA@
t,yes ut Batna. N
Miss Lily Abbott. who spent tie
winter, with her aunt Miss Abtott. u
Winchester. has returned.
Miss Irene Harris. Of AlexAnilrtnS
In visiting her cousin Mis- Cclurn~
Diana Maize. near Elkwcod.
her home. near Rylan0. amer v1m0f%
ing relatives in Richmond. N6rfc1s
and Was AinGton.
Miss Naomi Abbott, who wao RI
home for the weekend. had - -
guest, AR. Durrette, Of LOUISE AnM
returned to Charlottesville on M4m<
day. 8sS9s VI
MIR. and Mrs. Addison DofGls e
Misses nottingham and No. 1o&
Borst attended play sivsn - 91
Monday evening.
Hamilton smith rsturn6A 66
Baltimore Tuesday: sss sS
Mr.. and Mrn Leonard Cp1ef1
Miss Coleman and 1kfa. MtltoA n
die were III CUlpcper yI04MG1V ~
The funeral 0f thttr es1 Y
prOoeer. n ~ 4 NJ Ezss3 2li
turned N6n4a& a
iasttaa T.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-14
PEOPLE WHO PRETEND
Bu ELSA BERTR.AM

I do not attempt to complain be-
cause so many. OF my acquaintances
| are Iamentabiy dull: / have never
grumbied because my friends are few.
These things / recognize as the buf-
lettings Of Fate-and my head Is un-
bowed by them. But l am annoyed
at the false colors under which so
many people calmly sail. Lets pre-
tend" is such silly. childish game
for grown-ups to play
or course. l know that 1.-The truth
and nothing but the truth ~ not con-
venient," but all tho same II is dis
hiding their real feelings under a
series Of skilful disguise which need
not be assumed at all.
There il Mrs. Brown, for instance.
Mrs. Brown Il am so indignant with
her l won't give her name the Anal
''e'' which her soul loves.) said she
loved ito be looked up" whenever
happened to be passing her dwelling.
She always used to greet me with re-
marks like these: How sweet Of you
to come In on day like this." ooh.
my dear. II Is so nice OF you not to
wait to be asked. hut just to drop In"
-. II am so glad to see you. do
stay a long time!'
Akto cos All VIC 6iffiAiiSitS VI Ihs
heart. used 10 dro~ IN. very FREE
quently. and seldom hurry away. And
II enjoyed the visits ! was under
the firm impression that Mrs. Brown
did, too. She kept saying 50. and
who was ! to disbelieve her.
But ono day a letter was put into
wrong envelope. and thereby
learnt that Mrs. Brown rspa'iy refer
red "a. me rs ''that dreadful person.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-14

saw the message that had accom-
panied the orchids, the delicately en-
graved letters: Valerie Atherton Car
Isle. Did she take him for matinee
Idol. he scoffed; or, what did she
want? What? Only amusement,
probably. lie had not grown to man
hocd in New York City without learn
ing that men and women In Certain
set alleged their extreme wealth as
license. which freed them from the
restraint OF small conyenuonaltties,
and arrogantiy took such diversion as
the moment offered. And should he
play the game to which she invited
him. or decline It? Was 1t worth
while? He was weary to exhaustion,
but still he remained gazing at the
box OF laurel
"Yon can't stand Stanton" Mr..
Green was warning Floyd. by the way
OF farewell.
And the mechanician was laughing.
Ito Be Continued Next Sunday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-14

See here. Floyd: you are going to
race with Stanton right along, he
says"
Yes. SIR"
Mr.. Green agitated his foreboding
head.
You won't get along with him. he
asserted darkly. NO one does. He
he is-you'll see. But you won't
leave US on the edge of a race, will
you? We are entered at Massachu-
sets, for week after next: you'll turn
up on time. no matter what he does
In between"
Surely, sir. ] would not leave any
one without notice, of course
Plenty of notice. Floyd. For you
can't stand Stanton"
Stanton at that moment was In the
tent, contemplating with cynical spec
uiation q florists box of fragrant
green leaves lying on a chair There
was no card with these. but they
were sprays Of laurel. In fancy he
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-14

justified IN any course he chose 10
tnke. Tters can be but one pilot at
any wheel.
'.Eince ! suppose you are not equal
to cranking ninety Merg ry. you had
better M the spark and gas while l
start It," dryly suggested Stanton.
"And--never do that again"
He stepped out and went to the
front OF his car. SELLING the crank
and starting the big motor with an
exertion Of superb strength which
would indeed have been impossible
to the slender Floyd. When he re-
took his seat. the mechanician made
his equally laconic apology and ac-
lknowledgment of error.
Il never WILL" Floyd gave HIS
word.
The wind shook the mist more
strongly, streamers OF pink and gold
trembled across the sky. The day
had commenced.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-14
CONTINUED from last sunday
Get out" he directed, and HIM

"ontinued from last SUNDAY
Get OUT he directed, and HIM
self left his seat.
The two men who alternated were
waiting to relieve the two who de-
scended from the machine. The work.
men swarmed around to fill tanks and
give swift inspection, and the fretting
car sped back to the track.
Left opposite each other in the
Ticking glare ofthe swinging electric
lamps, driver and mechanician stood
Oh a moment. weary. car-stin. and
still tense. Stanton unclasped his
mask with jerk, took a step toward
the tent. then turned oward his as
sistant.
Tho three hours are up. he observ-
ed roughly. II suppose you leave
me-.
why do you suppose that" Are
YOU through with me-" Floyd ask
ed. with studied quietness.
Il made the offer TO any man who
would go for the first three hours. tn.
yiynes is up; you're free TO get yNir
money from Mr.. Green. and leave. ~
Floyd took off his own mask and
barred his white steadfast face and
tired eyes to the others gaze.
Il entered for the race, or for as
much Of 1t as you want me-" he COR
'NNttd. 1hsfi sta AHst. ita "shh sc"*
stitute YOU like better. I'm with you"
They looked 1T each othe-.
Go rest, then. There IL coffee in
side babe Stanton. and swung on
his heel.
AT the entrance TO the tent he was
met by the exuitant assistant mana
ger.
1--WE go you mechanician, stan
toni" he exclaimed jubilantly. II
teiephoned our fix To headquarters.
and Jack Rupert is coming down---fhe
chief tester at the factory, you know,
who used to race with the chief MIN
self. He 'phoned that he wouldn't see
the Mercury thrown out, but la tell
YOU he was going TO cancel his life
insurance policy first so he would
not be accused of suicide for the ben
eft of his heirs. Funny chap. He'll
he here before you go on the track
again.
What for?" demanded stanton.
'If | kill my mechanician. l kill my
car and myself don't need two
men. and I've got one"
But. | thought. You said" began
the mazed Mr.. Green.
II was wrong. Phone Rupert that
I'll keep Floyd. Now. I'd like to get
some rest
The assistant manager stepped
aside from the entrance. COMPOUNDED.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-15
THE ACHES ILLUSTRATED.

Along Brockton's white way there is ne sign among the many that light up the shopping district by night which attracts considerable attention "a big tooth in framework of in- candescent lights, with serpents of fire twisting and curving around it.
 Dad and the boys were downtown and the kiddies. aturally were alt tracted by it. The oldest has lost some of his first teeth and experienced in some slight degree the pangs Of pain because of 1t.
 s.I know what this is. It's a toothi"; exclaimed the 1fttlest boy joyful over. the discovery. "But what's the rest if it?''
 tsWhy, anybody ought to know ,tFat.'' was his older. brothers crush ing reply. ssHhe1n's the aches. Brock ton Enterprise.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-15
ELECT COUNSELLOR
 TO NATIONAL BODY
Business Men Choose F. H
 Johnston of New Britain
Committeeman Are Appointed by President Vincent - Coal Shortage Discussed by State Directors

Hartford Nov. 15-F. H. Johnston of | New Britain, first vice-president of the State Business Mems Association, was elected by the directors of that body at the meeting in the Hotel Garde yes- terday afternoon, to represent the as- sociation as counsellor of the National Chamber of Commerce the first meet ing of which will be held in Wash ington on Tuesday. January 13. The delegate to the convention from the l state association will be appointed by President s. E. Vincent.
 Departing from the usual custom, by which the president arbitrarily con committees, President Vincent an- nounced that he had made his ap- been received from various local presi- dents 1t was his opinion that this method would conduce a more Demo- cratic government of the state asso- ciation. The committee appointments Were:-
 Legislative-Normand F. Allen, Hartford; F. E. Sands, Meriden; R. O. Wells, Hartford; A. M. Cooper, Bridge port. Charles A. Cock, Derby; J. D. Phelps, Windsor Locks; Leyi T. Snow
 New New Hayen W m,ez P z Hankey Ham gritsIn NgW 1os-
 Peck, Derby; S. G. Redshaw, Ansonia.
 Reso1utions.Frank E. Sands. Meri-
 den; Judge B F. s9a GaHney sLe NeW T,,Es RTi1 t, A. Howell, Rockville.
 F1nance-S. P. Butler, New Haven;
 o. F. Loop, South Manchester; Will
 liam A. Arnold, Wi1limantic.
 Tranaportatione1F H. Johnston. to9. J. B. Kennedy, New Haven; T. B. Beach, seymour; Romeo Miller, Bridge port. ssffF,
 The meeting closed with a long dis cussion{ Oh the coal situation in the state. Mir. Johnston of New Britain said that fthe' initiative railroads of the coal regio1s were not willing to sup ply New England with coal cans, un- less a certain proportion of cars are furnished by the distributing line He said that the New Haven railroad had not been able to furnish the initiative roads with a decent proportion of coal cars and that the sections of the coup- try which they supplied were suffering. in consequence. With regard to a let ter sent out by the railroad company a short time ago, asking customers to unload cars as promptly as possi-
 oIe Mir Johnston said, eff the New
 Haven road would handle cars as rapidly as they are handled by cus- toners, a large part of the trouble would be averted.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-15
BIG THANKSGIVING SALE
An Event of Interest To Thrifty
 Shoppers.

The Annual Thanksgiving Sale at Frank Jacoby's store promises an op- portunity of purchasing any article of apparel for the family at real money saving prices. This sale opens tomor- row-Saturday,. when a wholesale re- duction of prices will take place. It should De remenb bered that this is the beginning of the season. the usual cold weather has not yet reached US, and those who have been content to let the days pass by without selecting their winter outfit should begin to think seriously of doing so; and this sale of fers a chance to buy at real economy, the much needed coat or suit.
 Jacoby's Thanksgiving Sale has been an annual event for years and is look ed forward to with interest by hun genuine money saving features. This year the reductions are deeper than us- ua1 on account of the unreasonable weather and the unusually large stock on hand. $ Too much emphasis cannot be given to the quality of the ladies and gentle mems suits and coats carried by this house Great care is token in selec- tion the mixtures and plains are to be natty effects, stylishly tailored in the most approved fashions by leading taflors of the country. A fit is guaran- teed in every instance. Experienced taiiors are on the premises and are effort is made to give the best service and real satisfaction in every instance.
 Tomorrow you will find all depart ments affected by the price cut, and we would urge any in need of suits, coats, for any members of the house hold to take advantage of this sale. Frank Jacoby, 1083 Broad street, op- posite posto office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-15
eTEII,s THE WHOLE sToRY.,

To say that Foiey's Honey & Tar grown persons and contains no opiates tells only part of the tale. The whole story is that it is the best medicine and other affections of the throat, chest and lungs. Stops Ia grippe coughs, and has healing and sooth- ing effect Remember the name, Fo-. Iey's Honey & Tar Compound. and accept no substitutes F. B. Brill, Stratford avenue and Sixth street.
 . .-ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-15
Fresh Crisp Vegetables

Boston Head Lettuce, Green and Wax Beans Stratford Celery Cucumbers, French Endive, Musli- rooms, Parsley and Romano, Sweet Potatoes, Sugar Pumpkin Cape Cod Cranberries, Green Citron, Hub bard and Marrow Squash, Caulifowers, Spanish On ions Red Cabbage, Yellow and White Turnips, Fan cy Eating and Cooking Apples.