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The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
Mrs. Jay lsham

At her home in this city on Tuesday
morning occurred the death of Mrs.
Jay Isham She had been in poor
health for some time past but death
came suddenly and proved great
shock to her family and friends.
Mrs. Isham was born in Indiana,
March 29th, 1874, her parents remov-
ing to Michigan when she was about
twelve years old. She was married in
1893 and was the mother of three
children. The family came to Wash
ington four years ago and for the past
year and half have made their home
in Newport.
Mr.. Isham and three children, Her
bert, Gladys and Harold, are left to
mourn the death of a loving wife and
mother. Funeral services were held at
the Harding undertaking parlors
"wednesday afternoon, conducted by the
Rebekah Lodge and Ladies of the
Baptist church. Mr.. Isham and son
Harold left this morning via the Great
Northern for the former home of the
family at Ithaca, Mich, where inter-
ment will be made. They will return
to Newport in about a month.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
Checking Up County Offices

Arthur E. Morse and w. E. barrow
of Olympia, State Examiners in the
employ of the Bureau of Inspection and
Supervision of Public Offices for the
state of Washington, arrived from Col
vile Sunday, and on Monday morning
commenced the work of checking over
the records of Pend Oreille county.
The State Bureau was organized for
the purpose of securing uniformity in
the keeping Of records and CONDUCTING
of county and municipal affairs through
out the state. The work of the bureau
has been much understood in the past
but as 1T is II ned that the intention of
the law is prove methods of 90,
oucClng e~ fairs, with the added
advantage Oh ng the work of county
omciais checi y men who are famil-
lar with the la OF the state tbero ;s
a much better spirit manifested toward
the examiners.
The report on Pend OreiIIe comfy
will be awaited with much interest 40
this is new county, and the officials of
the county were, of necessity. mon
without experience in the management
OF county affairs,
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
Eyes tested and
glasses fitted. Sat-
isfaction guaran-
teed.
A. F. BENSON,
P. O. Jeweler.
Bedou'n's Three Treasures.

There are always three things up
permost in the Bedouin's mind--his
gun. his horse and his wives The
most modern arms of precision have
replaced the primitive spear which,
unit! few years ago. was the usual
weapon. The Bedouin is quick to real
ize the efficiency of modern weapons
and soon becomes an expert marks
man. So much has the spear fallen
out OF favor that the bearer Of one
would be ridiculed in his own camp.
Such pride has the Bedouin in his
weapons that even in his leisure hours
he sits fully armed. examining and
cleaning each piece in turn. making
himself accustomed to carrying their
weight No youth considers himself
man until he has fully equipped him.
self. A sword is much esteemed but
generally only as an heirloom and as
giving distinction to the bearer. There
are to be found many excellent blades
among the sheiks. some with his
tory of hundreds of years. having been
handed down from father to son.
Wide World Magazine.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
Commissioners in Session

At the meeting of the county COM
missioners this week hearing was
held on what is known as the Calispel
cutoff road, running from Halford' s
addition, Newport, to Wolfred. Testi-
mony was submitted to show that the
road has been in use for ten years past,
and the commissioners agreed to accept
same as county road, and ordered the
county engineer to make survey of
same. The road runs around the front
of Cooks Mountain, instead of over it,
and consequently presents much lighter
grades and shortens the distance to a
conjunction with the old road at VOL
fred about mile and a half.
The matter of correcting precinct
lines was quickly disposed of. The
error in the second district, whereby
Calispell precinct had been wiped off
the map, was quickly rectifed and the
original precinct lines restored. De-
spite all reports to the contrary there
never was any intention to cut out
Calispell.
A contract was let to J. L. Bailey to
build ferry towers at lone for $3.50 and
to l.. c. Ashpaugh to build the cable
anchors at $3.50.
The commissioners completed the
work of the session and adjourned
Wednesday evening.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
Shooting the Seal,

Seals are caught in variety of ways.
but they are very shy creatures and the
greatest caution must be exercised in
approaching them. Even when they
have been struck by harpoon or rife
bullet the blow must be fatal and death
instantaneous, or the animal will drop
into its hole in the ice and be seen no
more. Indeed. the fact that seal sell
dom moves far from its hole adds con-
siderably to the hunters difficulties.
The plan usually adopted by Eskimo
hunters is to build up kind of tent
sledge The sides and front are mask
ed with bearskin, the top with the pelt
of hare. The native hides within this
novel tent and inch by inch propels
himself over the ice till he is near his
quarry. The rife with which he Stays
his seal is brought into use through a
loophole in the sledge covering.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
Animals Attack the Lungs.

Watch any flesh eating animal when
1t is attacking its prey or watch two
animals having a fight to the death.
You will notice one remarkable fact.
and that is that they strike for the
lungs. Most people. Of course, are
well aware where their own lungs are
but they haven't the slightest idea
about any other lungs. Animals in
stinctively know. however. the posi-
ton of the lungs Of almost every 9th
err animal. When a tiger or lion at
tacks a man it does it's best to get
just below the shoulder blades. If it
strikes without warning you will al
ways find that it's powerful paws have
torn right through to the lungs. A
cat has just the same instinct It
goes for the lungs-the vital spot
just the same as its bigger brothers.
Watch it stalk sparrow and you will
see how eleverly 1t maneuvers so as
to get behind the unfortunate bird
and pounce on its back. where the
lungs are.-London Graphic.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
Our Unknown World.

Despite the marvellous advance of
exploration in various parts of the
globe. an estimate as submitted by a
member of the Royal Geographical
society in London shows that no less
than 2O,OOO.OOO square miles Of the
earth's surface yet remain unexplored
The largest UNEMPLOYED area is said to
even North America contains 100000
square miles of virgin territory. 1t is
surprising to learn that there are three
times as much land awaiting the foot
of the pioneer in North America as IN
South America.-Harper's
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
NO CAUSE TO DOUBT.
A Statement Of Facts Backed BY q
Strong Guarantee.

A Statement OF Facts Backed by q
Strong Guarantee.
We guarantee immediate and posi-
tive relief to all sufferers from consti-
patton. In every case where our rem
edy fails to do this we will return the
money paid us for it. That's frank
statement of facts. and we want you to
substantiate them at our risk.
Rexall Orderlies are eaten just like
candy. are particularly prompt and
agreeable in action. may be taken at
any time, day or night; do not cause
diarrh9a. nausea. gripping. excessive
looseness. or other undesirable effects.
They have a very mild but positive
action upon the organs with which
they come in contact. apparently act
ing as regulative tonic upon the re-
Taxed muscular coat of the bowel, thus
overcoming weakness. and aiding to
restore the bowels to more vigorous
and healthy activity. ~
Rexall Orderlies are indispensable
and ideal for the use Of children, old
folks and delicate persons. We cannot
too highly recommend them to- all
sufferers from any form of constipa-
ton and its attendant evils. That's
why we back our faith in them with
our promise of money back If they do
not give entire satisfaction Three
sizes: IL tablets 10 cents. SO tablets rs
cents and 80 tablets so cents. Remem>
Der, you can obtain Rexall Remedies
only at our store-The Recall Store.
The TITLES Drug Co.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
Timber Prospects improving

Mondays Spokesman-R Review con-
tanned the following regarding business
conditions in the lumber trade:
The timber industry in the Northwest
is in more fourishing condition and
eastern capital, for the first time in
three years, is now seeking investment
in western timber lands, according to
officials of lumber associations.
Officers of the Western Forestry and
7 Conservation Association are receiving
almost daily inquiries relative to the
opportunities for purchasing timber
lands in large blocks, and many lumber
mills of the Inland Empire are practic-
ally sold up on surplus stocks, about
$500 cars being forwarded each month
to Atlantic seaports for shipment to
South America and South Africa, the
lumbermen aver.
These shipments represent a monthly
income for the lumber industry Of the
Inland Empire of approximately 81, 600, :
600, and as Spokane mills contribute
about 200 sears there is derived reve-
nue. locally from this source of between
SIS, 900 and $500, 900. All of the white
pine being manufactured for domestic
trade is going to the east and southwest,
and the product being prepared for the
foreign market is being taken up by
dealers in Buenos Ayres and Rio jan
Giro, South America, and Cape Town,
South Africa.
An extensive Canadian trade is also
being developed for the low grade
western pine, larch and some kinds of
fir. Up until two years ago there was
practically no western lumber finding
it's way into the Canadian field, butnow
the mills are able to dispose of medium
and low grade product there, it was
said yesterday.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
Obituary

At the family home at Penrith, on
Monday, April 1st, at 800 a. m. oc-
CURED the death of Elsie Bernice, only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. U. S. Reidt.
The little one was born July 18, 1910,
and was the light of the home, in whom
the bright hopes of fond parents were
conferred. Death was the result Of
pneumonia. Funeral services were held
this afternoon at the home, Rev. Whit
ham officiating, interment being in the
I. o. O. F. Cemetery.
The sincere sympathy of many friends
is extended to the sorrowing parents
who have again been called upon to
part with loved one.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
Real Hard Luck.

speaking of hard luck" remarked
an official. 81 had some hard luck once
during my early days"
''Elucidate," said another official.
81 had just invested my last S. in a
meal ticket"
Eyes, yesr'
GAS | started down the street a gust
of wind tore the ticket from my hand
A lumberjack was passing, wearing
heavy. hobnailed boots"
Yes; go on"
'And he stepped on my ticket and
punched out $4.S5." kansas City
Journal
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04

during the past week the county has
oeen up against the necessity of pro-
violng Tor the Davis family from SEQ
TIA. The father failed to provide fo,
the family, and the mother and children
went 10 Spokane, but the authorities of
mat county paid their fare to Newport
ana Threw the burden of caring for them
on.o TINS county. After caring for them
lew days the county authorities sent
the children to Adrian, Wash, and the
mother to Spokane.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04

Love Is the most powerful of spells.
Every other species of sorcery must
yield to it. There IL but one power
against which it is helpless. What is
that? It is not fire; it is not water;
it is not air; it is not the earth with all
it's metals. It is time-Heine
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
CEMENT SIDEWALKS PLANNED
Town Council Considers Ord
nance On Walks.
Sewer Engineering Contract Let.

The town council held special meet
Monday evening, at which time bids. for
doing the engineering work in connec-
ton with the proposed sewer construc-
ton were opened. Five bids were re-
ceived, as follows:
Otto A. Weile, Spokane, $500.
John R. Patterson, Newport, $3.50.
P. F. Byrne, Spokane, $3.50.
Wood & Brackenbury, Spokane, $755.
Walter H. Allen, of Seattle, 5 per
cent of cost of work and travelling ex-
penses for supervision.
The bid of Mr.. Weile covered the
following:
The survey of all ungraded streets
and the establishments Of grades thereon.
Survey for the sewer system and
establishment of grades thereon.
An estimate of cost for the construc-
ton of the whole or any part Of the
sewer system.
Consideration of the bids was post
poned until the regular meeting of Tues
day evening, April 2, at which time the
council awarded the contract for the
work to Mr.. Weile, with the under
standing that the work was to be
started just as soon as possible.
The application of w. S. Griffith for
saloon license was granted.
Reports Of town treasurer and clerk
were read and ordered placed on file.
Report of the treasurer showed cash on
hand April l, amounting to $418. 80;
outstanding warrants, same date,
$440.05, leaving the town with a net
Indebtedness of SPLITS. Since making
this report $1,000 has been paid in for
saloon license, and the county treasurer
has turned over tax collections of about
$1,000, making the town treasury quite
flush.
Ordinance No. 129 was introduced and
given first and second readings 1t
provides that hereafter none but &C.
ment sidewalks can be built on the
graded streets of the town.
Ordinance No. 100 was given first and
second readings. 1t provides that all
boards walks on Washington avenue,
between Second and Fourth streets
shall be condemned and be replaced
with cement walks by June Is, 1912. In
case of noncompliance with this ordi-
nance, the town to build the walks and
tax the costs as lien on the prop
erty abutting.
The street committee was authorized
to install two standpipes on side streets,
to be used in filling the street sprink-
ling wagon.
Following claims were allowed:
George Torreson, expense of two-day trip.
to Spokane ....... ......... S. 90
Z JENNIE. repairs 10 city Jail. IL so
Citizens Electric Co., electric globes for
city hall ..... . SO
Bachelor, wood for town hall 10 so
Electric street lights for March .... 1O5 Sc
DR. Phillips, fumigating contagious dis
s, VS. y ssi;on, making King drag e g 8
Z. F. Bell, town tire asurer, commission of
per cent on town funds handled Oct.
1911. to April I. 1912 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 1S &C
Lewis Sears Co, blanks for treasurer. 100 sc
D. NJ Shreve, clerk, postage and inclden-
tails . 2 on
Newport Water Co, hyytdirrant rent for "
NA"ioih'-' gu VI
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
To Save Money.

Mark Twain's rules for saving money
when one was tempted to part with
some Of his treasure were simple
Here they are:
To save half when you are fired by
an eager .impulse to contribute to
charity. wait and count forty. To save
three-quarters count sixty. To save
it all count sixty-five.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
Announcement

A social Democratic gathering will be
heio IN honor of Jefferson Day in the
evening at p. M, April 13, 1912, fur
tner announcement of which will he
made at the convention.
By order of committee
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
Strawberry Plants

10 different kinds. The Kellogg and
nj. Crawford strains now acclimated
QUO to 75c per hundred. Leave orders
with The Miner office, or see or write
). W. Rauch, of Newport. 45tf
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
CARD OF THANKS.

To kind friends who have rendered
their assistance in our bereavement we
extend our sincere thanks.
Mr.. AND MRS. u. S. REIDT.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
Charges Against the County Administra.
ton

The Socialist declaration'of principles,
as published in this issue of The MINER,
makes grave charges against TIE ad-
ministration of public affairs in this
county, which should either be substan-
tiated or withdrawn. State examiners
have reached this county in the course
OF their work of examining all public
offices of the state, and their report
will settle all doubt as to the honesty of
our officials.
The MINER is not aware of the ex-
istence of such conditions as are men
toned, but freely offers it's services, on
being advised of specific charges, in
sitting the matter and giving it full
publicity.
Through the efforts of the Civic I'm
provement Club large number of
shade trees will be set out in the park
ing strips along the graded streets of
the town this spring. The club has re-
ceived consignment of ITO Carolina
poplars and three black locust trees.
which have been ordered by citizens,
and in addition there will be quite a
number set out that were ordered
through other channels. The club has
also received quantity of shrubbery,
which will be set out in parking strips
at street intersections. Mr.. Erickson.
proprietor of the Newport Greenhouse,
has been secured to superintend the
setting out of the trees and shrubbery.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
CARD OF THANKS.

CAND OF IT1ANhO.
We extend our heartfeltthanks to our
friends for the many kindnesses ex-
tended during our hour of bereavement.
JAY IsHAM AND FAMILY.
IRA ISHAM AND FAMILY.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-04-04
Tax Collections for March

The following is statement of the
amount of taxes collected in Pend
Oreille county during the month of
March, and also shows the amount
credited to the various funds:
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-01
PORT PENN

Rev. ]. H. Mitchell, of Newport, spent 6
couple of days last week in the village.
Mr.. Fred Koons,of Philadelphia, is the
guest of Mr.. E. 7. 2 .cheis and family.
Mrs. Elwood Williams entertained last
week her sister, Mrs. A. C. Reynolds OF
Colts, Md.
Miss Lena OstensOn is home for the
summer vacation, her school at Town
send having closed.
Mrs. E. 8. Zacheis and daughter Miss
Fora, have returned after a visit with
Philadelphia friends.
Mr.. Charles N. McMunn and wife.
visited Mr.. Harry Heal and wife in
Delaware City,on Sunday.
A Bender and wife entertained over
Sunday, John w. Spicer and wife, and
Samuel Armstrong and wife of Delaware
City.
Mrs. Jos. B. Yearley end daughter
Miss Marie, are spending two weeks
with Rev. George Sterling and wife at
PittsvilIe, Nd.
The District Supt. E. L. Hoffecker,
held services in the NJ. E. Church on
Sunday afternoon and preached an
eloquent sermon to a small congregation.
One of the men on the stone work
below Reedy Island was badly hurt on
Tuesday by heavy stone falling on his
loot and crushing it. He was taken to
Delaware City to the Doctor to be treated.
Augustine Beach opened for the season
on Decoration Day. The Thomas Clyde
brought an excursion from Philadelphia.
She expects to carry Sunday School
excursions to the beach during the month
Of June.
The cement walk which A. Kumpel
has completed in front of bis property is
great improvement to his place and
and the town. His new automobile
which be has for delivering his meat is
fully equipped now and ready for action.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-01
BLACKBIRD

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Mccoy, of Odessa
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. W
Fortner.
Miss Dorothy Reynolds, of odessa
spent Sunday with her cousin, Miss Rutt
Reynolds.
Mrs. Edgar Slaughter spent Saturday
and SUNDAY with her sister Mrs. Ollie
Pryor in Clayton.
Mr.. David D. Stats. Mrs. William An
derson and daughter Frances spent Mon
day in Middletown.
Blackbrd Public School picnic was
held Saturday afternoon 10 the camp
meeting woods with large attendance.
Our Epworth League services will be
held Sunday evening. Mrs. William
Fortner, leader. Topic. The Glory of
Virtue-to sight, to struggle, to right the
wrong.
Mr.. George H. Records our we'll known
miller at Blackbird Mill has erected a
new Office and employed Miss Irene Gil
lette, of Maryland, for bookkeeper and
Mr.. Frank Klotzbeeher, Of Burnt House,
W. Va, as miller They are giving the
mill complete over hanling aud have
sent the rolls away to Harts Machinery
Co., Philadelphia, Pa, to be ground re.
corrugated and on their return will be in
q position to make No. l. grade of flour.
Mr.. Records is also making improvements
to bis dwelling.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-01
WARWICK

Rev. and Mrs. G. J. Hill were Sassafras
visitors this week.
Miss Ella Stats spent Saturday and
Sunday in Middletown.
Miss Blanche Wright entertained friends
from Middletown on Sunday.
Mrs. William Vinyard and son, Jesse,
spent one Gay last week in Wilmington.
Preaching here Sunday morning at the
usual hour, followed by Holy Communion.
Mr.. Lewis Aiken, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with his brother Mr.. W. w.
Aiken.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Buckworth we're
entertained on Sunday by Mrs. S. H.
Duryea,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Lipscomb, of Will
mington, spent Sunday with Mrs. Robert
Lipscomb.
Mr.. Rodney Price entertained his friend,
Mr., Shippers, of North East, several days
last week.
Mrs. Paul Ludus, of Philadelphia, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Arabella Piser,
of near town.
Mrs. R. B. Merritt, Jr,, spent Wednes-
day with Mr.. E. F. Bishop and family
near Chesapeake City.
Mrs. Edward Armstrong and children,
of McDonough, spent Sunday with her
mother, Mrs. B. H. Hall.
Mrs. R. B. Merritt and Mrs. S. D.
Wilson spent Wednesday with Mrs. R.
D, Aiken on Bohemia Manor"
Several from here attended the "Ulass
Day" exercises of the George Biddle High
School, Cecilton, on Wednesday afternoon.
A strawberry and ice cream festival
will be given by the ladies of the Warwick
NJ, P. Church, in the P. O. S. of A. Hall,
on Thursday and Friday evening, June
9th and 7th.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-01
J.-B. Foard. For Governor

Editor Every Evening: Various Candi.
dates are being suggested for the nomi,
nation for governor on the Democratic
ticket, and would like to add the name
of Jefferson B. Foard to those who have
already been mentioned.
Mr.. Fosrd is a resident of Middletown, in
famous old St. Georges hundred, which
has given the State at least two of the
best governors she has ever had. His
Democracy is sound and allegiance 10 the
party has covered period Of many years.
The Democrats Of Delaware would honor
themselves and their party by naming
Jefferson B. Fosrd as their candidate for
governor this Fall.
Democrat,
Middletown, May %, 1912.
As will be noticed the above article was
written by a resident of MiddIetown and
is a compliment to Mr.. Foard, who is one
of our best and most highly respected
citizens and bis numerous friends through
out the State would be pleased if his party
should honor him with the nomination of
Governor.
Middletown transcript., 1912-06-01
CHESAPEAKE CITY

Mrs. Nellie Reed was entertained from
Friday till Monday in New York City, the
guest of Mrs. Philip Young.
Mrs. Caldwell, OF Liberty Grove, is visi
ting her son Prof. H. W. Caldwell.
DR.. and Mrs. Edwin Graves and sons oil
Marietta, Pa, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
John Reed.
Miss Mary H. Cooper returned to her
home at Laurel ,on Friday where she will
spend the summer months.
Miss Helen Windle, of Commercial
Dept High School returned to her home
at West Grove Pa, where she too will
spend the summer.
Mr.. Ralph Andrews visited his relatives
at Cambridge, Nd, on Saturday and Sun
day.
Miss Dora Russell, of Lpipsic, is spend
ing sometime with Miss Beulah Jewell
near town.
Rev. Raymond C. Walker, of Pottsville
Pa, spent Wednesday and Thursday in
our town.
Mrs. R. B. Merritt, Jr., of Warwick and
Mr.. Grover c. Millbourne, of sudlersville
Md, spend Wednesday at the home of
Mr.. E. F. Bishop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Thomas, of New
ark,spent Wednesday and Thursday with
relatives in town.
Mrs. Maria Johnson, of Philadelphia, is
visiting her daughter Mrs. Jacob Metz.
Messrs. Russell Holt, Edwin Ritti, the
fOrme of Palmer, N. j., atef of Philadel
phia, " ere entertained at the home of Mr..
William Queck on Sunday.
Mr.. Henry Lindley, of Wilmington,
visited his mother here this week.