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The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-07-25
CONSERVATION
OF BIRD LIFE
The Quickest and Surest Way
of Saving the Trees.
IT is A NATIONAL ISSUE
Scientists Declare That Unless Drastic
Measures Are Taken to Protect the
Winged Insect Eaters the Country
Will Soon Be Devoid of Vegetation.

If desirable an organized movement
to destroy all trees might be inaugu-
rated. Why not?
By having a gang of woodchoppers in
every community, complete destruction
could be wrought in few years, says
L. G. Vair in the American City.
Equip those gangs with shotguns. how
ever, instead of axes, and the same end
could be attained quicker and with far
less effort. If all the birds were killed
not only would the trees perish. but
also would all vegetable life that is on
the land. in very short time.
It has been stated by various stu
dents of the question and by numerous
scientific men that we face no issue so
important as restoring our native birds
Further, it has been variously estimat-
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-07-25
The UNOPENED Letter.

What does George say in his let
teri"
"Oh. the usual lot of nonsense-un-
dying love. eternity. despair and all
the rest Of it,
what are you going to do about it?''
"Ob. return it unopened. my dear"
illustrated Bits.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-07-25
MEMBERS CAMPAIGN
COMMITTEES NAMED

New York.-The executive commit
tee of the republican national commit
tee which will manage President
Taft's campaign for reelection was
announced by National Chairman
Charles D. Hilles as follows:
J. T. Adams, Iowa; Charles F.
BROKER. Connecticut; Frederick Es-
Textbook, New Hampshire; James P.
Goodrich, Indiana; Alvah T. Martin,
Virginia; T. H. Niedringhaus, Mis-
souri,; s. A. Perkins, Tacoma, Wash. ::
Alfred T. Rogers, Wisconsin; Newell
Sanders, Tennessee; Charles D. War
rem, Michigan; Roy o. West, Illinois;
Ralph Williams, Oregon.
BROKER, Esterbrook, Goodrich, Mar
tin and Sanders will remain at the
New York headquarters; Niedring-
haus, Rogers, Warren and West will
direct the Chicago headquarters, and
Perkins and Williams will have
charge of the Pacific coast.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-07-25
Hard Ones Too

Little Willie WHAT'S the name Of the
Teller what calls on yer sister? Little
him something different every time he
comes Exchange
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-07-25
Flat Bows.

The fancy of the moment in millinery
Is the small fat bow 1t is used to hold
back a portion of the turned up brim
Or number of small ones are arrang.
ID to resemble a fight of birds.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-07-25
Death,

Death opens the gate Of fame and
shuts the gate of envy after it: 1t M
ioOsens the chain of the captive and
puts the boDdsman's task into another
mans hand
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-07-25

Seagirt, N. 1.-THE democratic cam
paign committee, which will have SUI:
preme charge of Woodrow Wilson's
campaign, was named by Governor
Wilson himself. 1t consists of IA
members, with William F. McCombs,
the chairman of the democratic ma
tional committee, as chairman.
The members are: Robert S. Hubs
peth. New Jersey; Josephus Daniels,
North Carolina; Willard Salisbury.
Delaware; Robert L. Ewing, Louisi-
ana; A. Mitchell Palmer, Pennsylvan-
ia; Joseph E. Davis, Wisconsin; Will
r. King, Oregon, all of whom are
members Of the national committee:
and Senator Thomas P. Gore, of Okla
homa; James A. O'Gorman, of New
York, and James A Reed, of Mis-
souri,; Representatives Daniel ]. Nc
Gillicuddy, of Maine, and Albert S.
Burleson, of Texas, and William G..
McAdoo, of New York.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-07-25

to form a square sailor collar. The
embroidery and lace trim the sleeves.
The skirt is a plain three gored one
with the lace arranged in overskirr
effect on the upper portion, and from
the knees down are four scant rufHes
cut in scallops and edged with lace
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-07-25
Close and Near.

Promoter Haven't you any close
friends who nave money! INVENTOR
have one, but ne is too close to give up
any Boston Transcript
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-07-25

Mediocrity is excellent to the eyes OF
mediocre pe0pie.-JOuberL
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-07-25
IN The REALM
OF fashion
Pretty AfteI ! Gown.

This smart gown OF White French ba-
tiste has a kimono blouse with
straight fchu effect composed Of a
band of eyelet embroidery bordered
on either side by insertions Of lace.
This band is so turned In the back as
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
WORTHY OF GREAT MONARCH
King Of sardInia's Tsetful Manner Of
coneealIns Kindness Done to
impoverished Follower.

The King of Sardinia Charles Al
bert, was very kind and obliging to
the French royallsts who were at
Turin the Duke of p, with whom
he was connected. had an employment
about the court-he had been severely
wounded, and lost leg in the affair
OF the Three Days The king heard
that the duke was anxious to visit the
king and royal family at Prague, but
that his finances We're not favorable to
so long journey. His majesty, there
fore, thought OF an expedient which
would enable the duke TO crafty his
loyalty, without his feelings being
wounded
Duke" he said. would you do me
the favor to choose some horses for
me in Bohemia: and as your best way
viii be through Prague. of course. you
viii pay respects to the royal family
there"
AS the journey was on the kings
service, the duke could feel no reluct.
ance about having HIS expenses paid. z
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
The ovsrwrouuht nsruss.

Fresh air will string up any group Of
nerves not hopelessly demoralized
When you feel that flying to pieces"
inclination overtaking you. jerk your.
self to order with the check rein Of
determination and then. II you cannot
regain self-control. stop anything on
earth you may be doing and go out of
doors. II you cannot leave the home,
lean out OF a window. or step for a lit
tie while on a porch. You will not
lose any time-you win. in fact, gain
time by increasing efficiency In what
ever you may be doing. Sleep also Is
a great restorer Of nerves to a normal
tone. and sleeping with all windows
open secures for us two nerve cures
at the same time. In foods. raw on
ions. carrots, lettuce and celery, with
plenty of olive oil, are excellent nerve
foods, all valuable as aids in the good
work, but the chief remedy is strong
viii and the compelling Of your body
to obey your mind.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
STATE TAKES HAND IN FIGHT
New Jersey leads in Advanced Lesis-
Iation Designed to Check Speed
of tuberculosis.

What is designated by the National
Association for the Study and Proven
ton of tuberculosis as the most ad-
vanced legislation in the campaign
against tuberculosis that has been
enacted by any state in the United
States. II not by any country in the
world, is found in a bill recently
passed by the New Jersey legislature
and signed by Governor Wilson. The
new law provides that tuberculosis
patients who refuse TO obey the regu-
lations laid down by the state board
OF health concerning the prevention Of
their disease. and thus become men
ace to the health OF those with whom
they associate, shall be compulsorily
segregated by order of the courts, in
institutions provided for this purpose
II such a patient refuses TO obey the
rules and regulations of the institu-
ton In which he is placed, he may be
isolated or separated from other per-
sons and restrained from leaving the
institution" The law further pro-
vides that al lcounties in the state
of New Jersey shall within six months
from April LIST make provision In spe-
cial institutions for the care Of all
persons having tuberculosis in these
counties The state treasury will sub
sidize each county to the extent of
$500 a week for each person main
tanned in these institutions, except
those who are able to pay for the cost
of maintenance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
LIKE THE WOLF AND LAMB
Ineftenslve Creatures Most unJustly
Charged With Sudden Attack
of Bioodthlrstlness.

A man who was caught in the act
OF SHINING neighbours sheep. COW
cred his embarrassment by declaring
that no sheep could bite him and live.
The logic of this is equaled by that
of the Yankee soldier who once had
narrow escape from an enraged gan
der. The men of a certain Maine regi-
ment. which was in the enemy's coun-
try in 1862. considered the order no
foraging" an additional and uncalled-
for hardship. One afternoon about
dusk. a soldier was seen beating
rapid retreat from the rear OF farm
house near by, closely pursued by
gander with wings outspread. whose
feet seemed scarcely to touch the
ground. and from whose beak Issued a
succession OF angry screams. The
fugitive was not treasured by the cries
OF the gander's owner: Hold on,
man. hold on He won't hurt you
Cali of your ganderl Call him off! !"
shouted the fleeing soldier Neither
man nor gander stopped until inside
the camplines. when the soldiers
friends relieved him of his fierce pur-
suer with the aid of the butt OF a
musket, did that gander think he
could chase me like that and live!"
the soldier exclaimed. as he surveyed
the outstretched bird; but he said
nothing of the baited hook, with cod
line attached. which might have
thrown light on the unfortunate gan
der's strange actions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
FAMOUS R0BBER OF IArAN
Nezumi Kozo Stole From oid.Time
Daimyos to Relieve Sufferines
Of the Poor.

Behind the temple sacred TO the
Nameless Dead and close TO the
wrestling amphitheater in Tokyo there
is to be found the grave OF the cele-
brated robber. Nezumi Kozo. who stole
from the daimyos long ago in the old
Yedo days that he might relieve the
sufferings OF the poor There is a
superstition connected with this
grave which has made It a much fire.
queLted spot. II portion Of the
headstone is carried aN y it acts as
a lucky taIisman. particularly to those
who speculate or are otherwise en-
gagged in games of chance. II is usual
for q person breaking a piece from
the stone to make a vow that IN case
he is successful he viii buy new
headstone to replace the one he has
mutilated. Many prayers must have
been answered, for the stones are
piled high on either side Of tho grave
and an enterprising Individual near
" has the stones already for sale and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
IMPREsSEs THE OFFICE BOY
chicssoan Enthusiastic Over Scheme
Which He Claims Is Great Sue
cess in New York.

Gerald Jones came here from Chi
eago. Consequently there are a num-
Der of things about New York which
he compares with the same things in
Chicago-much TO the disadvantage
OF New York One that chiefly irri-
tates him is the Office boy habit here,
the Cincinnati Times-Star's New York
correspondent writes. Gerald Jones
enters the Office of a friend of his. A
small, cynical boy meets him at the
mahogany rail. Mr.. Jones declares
that he wishes to see his old college
pal. P. Norval Smith. The small boy
demands a card. and hands him
blank form. Write here what you
want to see him about. says the
small boy.
Mr.. Jones protests. What he wants
to see Smith about is something that
he does not propose to confide TO any
small boy in the world-especially to
a small boy toward whom he feels a
sentiment perilously approaching hate
He waves his hand. He directs the
small boy in lordly way to take his
name and be quick about 1t, and never
mind the card Just say Jerry Jones
is here" he says to the small boy
The small boy puts back the hunk
OF gum and sits down on his slippery
little bench and indicates with an air
Of finality that there will be nothing
doing until he gets the card he asked
for and the full history OF Mr.. Jones
recent past. If Mr.. Jones gets in to
see P. Norval Smith 1t is only by as
senting to the terms made by the
small boy. Therefore. Mr.. Jones has
had a fresh set of cards printed for
use upon the Office boys of his friends
They bear the most awe inspiring
names-Jim Jeffries, for example, and
James J. Corbett and Packey McFar-
land and Cut Throst Jenkins. the ter
ror of the gulch. He observes that
the small New York boy is not well
posted upon the life and crimes OF
Bloody Hand Ben, the scourge of the
Sierras. but every one of them knows
all about the men of the ring. "Aud
tell that old fool Smith" he bellows,
In the character of Tom Sharkey.
shat II he doesn't come out here I'll
beat him to death"
Gerald Jones is perfectly happy. He
knows how to cireumvent the Office
boy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
BABY'S TERRIBLE SUFFERING

When my Daby was six months old.
his body was completely covered with
large sores that seemed to itch and
burn, and cause terrible suffering.
The eruption began IN pimples which
would open and run, making large
sores. His hair came out and finger
nails fell of, and the sores were over
the entire body, causing little or no
sleep for baby or myself. Great scabs
would come off when removed his
shirt.
we tried great many remedies.
but nothing would help him, till a
friend induced me to try the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment / used the Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment but a short
time before | could see that he was
improving, and In six weeks time he
was entirely cured. He had suffered
about six weeks before we tried the
Cuticura Soap and Ointment. although
we had tried several other things, and
doctors, too. think the Cuticura Rem
edies will do all that is claimed for
them, and a great deal more"
(signed) Mrs. Noble Tubman, Dodson.
Mont. Jan. 2S, 1911. Although Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment are sold by
druggists and dealers everywhere, a
sample Of each. with 32-page book.
win be mailed free on application to
"Cuticura," Dept L, Boston.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
Man and the Mammoth.

The skeleton of mammoth discov-
cred in the department of Pas de Ca
lais, France. measures 49h feet in
length. The head is well preserved.
with finely enameied molars of the
true Siberian type. thus furnishing one
more proof that tie whole country was
once a land of ice AID snow. At din
ner given recently on a sand.bar IN the
Danube an attempt was made to con.
vey an idea Of the food consumed by
man IN the time Of the mammoth Cab
bage soup cooked over hot stones.
horse ham, roast pork with boiled
milIet. and turnips cooked in hot ashes
composed the bill Of fare. The dessert
was dried pears and honey -Harper's
Weekly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
THE OLD PLEA
He "DIdn't Know 1t Was Loaded"

The coffee drinker seldom realizes
that coffee contains the drug, caffeine
a severe poison to the heart and
nerves, causing many forms of dis
ease. noticeably dyspepsia.
- was a lover of coffee and used it
for many years, and did not realize the
bad effects l was suffering from its
use. (Tea is just as injurious as cof-
fee because it, too, contains caffeine,
the same drug found in coffee)
AT first was troubled with indiges-
ton. | did not attribute the trouble
TO the use of coffee, but thought it
arose from other causes. With these
attacks l had sick headache, nausea
and vomiting. Finally my stomach
was in such a condition could scarce.
ly retain any food.
Il consulted a physician was told
all my troubles came fron indiges-
ton, but was not informed what
caused the Indigestion. ] kept on with
the coffee, and kept on with the trou-
bles, too, and my case continued to
grow worse from year to year until it
developed into chronic diarrhea, nau.
sea and severe attacks of vomiting.
could keep nothing on my stomach and
became mere shadow, reduced from
159 TO 12S pounds.
"A specialist informed me l had a
very severe case of catarrh of the
stomach, which had got so bad he
could do nothing for me, and l became
acur7funol M dave rtr.srn vart-,7 barad
Then CHANGED to see an article set.
ting forth the good qualities of Postum
and explaining how coffee injured peo-
pie so / concluded to give Postum a
trial. l soon saw the good effects-my
headaches were less frequent, nausea
and vomiting only came on at long in
teryals and l was soon a changed man,
feeling much better.
Then l thought / could stand coffee
again, but as soon as l tried it my old
troubles returned and l again turned
TO Postum. Would you believe it. I
did this three times before had sense
enough to quit coffee for good and
keep on with the Postum. / am now a
well man with no more headaches, sick
stomach or vomiting, and have al
ready gained back to 147 pounds"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Battle Greek. Mich.
Look in pkgs for the famous little
book, sThe Road to Wellville.'
Ever read the above letter. new
one appears from time 20 time. They
are genuine, true, and full of humE-
interest.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
Time Flies.

When the blind woman who plays
the accordion saw genial looking
man stop to read her placard she
quickened her tune in the expecta-
ton that he was going to give her
some money. but he gave advice In
stead.
Said he; Have you read that sign
OF yours lately?"
She said she had not.
Well" said he. you'd better. and
then have II edited 1t is dated six
years ago and says you have six small
children dependent upon your efforts
with this instrument for support. Six
years works wonder in children, and
they must be pretty lusty youngsters
by this time Change that date to
1912"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
Great Sea Monster.

While one Of the gardeners in
BroomhaH gardens was digging a
trench recently. says the London
Globe. ne came upon an ancient sand
bed. On further excavations being
made for the purpose Of securing sand
for gardening Purposes. a huge bone
VAS di severed. The bone is believed
to be cne OF the vertebrae of a whale
or other great sea monster II that
be So. the waters Of the Firth Of orth
must have extended at least a quarter
Q. mile farther inland at some very
remote period The osseous find was
deposited in Lord Elsin's museum at
BroomhaE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08

The physiology class In a country
school was studying about the back
bone.
Teacher-What are the pieces OF
cartilage for between the vertebrate?
A little boy raised his hand.
We'll, Eddie. you may tell us" the
teacher said.
TO take the Jars off the jumps"
answered the triumphant Eddie.--Nor
man Il. Mack's National Monthly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
Brutality q the crusadsrs.

Few cities are said to have been be.
sieged and taken so many times as
Constantinople. Since the middle Of
the sixth century Il sas undergone 20
sieges and has been captured eight
times. But its worst experience was
IN 1904, when It vas captured by the
Crusaders. The city was given up to
pillage. and the so.called Christian
warriors are said 70 have acted more
barbsrously than Turkish INVADER
have ever done.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
Getting Amerieanized.

II does not take long for Americas
future citizens to adopt American
styles. He had just landed at the Bat
terry. and was toiling up Broadway
with his big canvas-covered trunk up
on his back. A bright orange tie set
off his crisp black locks, and long.
heavy ulster tapped at his heels. But.
browning glory of all-perched on his
head. and toyed with by the biting
winds that swept in from the sea. was
a brand-new American straw hat-a
fitting crown for citizen in a country
where every man is king
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
MISSING the Point.

Representative Rucker of Colorado.
apropos of a tariff argument about
sugar. said to a Washington cores
pondtnt; ooh, well, those men don't
see my point. they miss it as badly
as the Gid lady missed her sons.
Mother young man said. look
ing up from the bulletin. would you
believe that it takes 5000 elephants
a year to make our piano keys and
billiard balls?'
Make our piano keys and billiard
balls!' cried the old lady. Well, /
always understood elephants were in
telligent creatures, but | never knew
before that they'd been trained to
make piano keys and billiard balls !"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
How Old Was He?

In a country school the boys OF a
certain grade were devoted to their
teacher, young lady Of many charms
One little fellow of rather uncertain
age was constantly proving his devo-
ton by little acts of kindness, which
did not escape the notice Of the teach
err Coming up to him one day sic
put an arm about his shoulders and
said I believe viii kiss you for
being 80 good to me, but how old are
you?"
ooh. that's all right" he said, 81
am old enough to enjoy it."--Macks
National Monthly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
Caution.

A commercial Traveller at railway
restaurant in one OF our southern
towns included in lis order for break
fast two boiled eggs. The old darkey
who served him brought three.
Uncle" said the travelling man.
why in the world did you bling me
three boiled eggs? l only ordered
two
Yes, sir" said the old darkey. bow
ing and smiling. Il know you Gid or
der two. sir, but l brought three be-
cause ! jus naturally felt dat one of
dem might fail you. sir" -Harper's
Weekly A.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08

only waiting the name Of the donor
to be engraved ana then set up. A
shelter has been placed over the spot,
and from the roof hang gay lanterns
and pilgrims banners. A large money
box catches all the stray sen which go
for the upkeeping Of the grave.
Gamblers and geisha are often Wis.
itors; students before sheir examina-
ton feel more assured OF success II
they have a chip Of Nezumi Kozo's
headstone IN the sleeve Of their
kimono.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
Easily Overcome by Counsel.

The trouble u.s. said wilkins as
he talked the matter over with his
counsel, that in the excitement Of
the moment admitted that had been
going too fast, and wasn't paying any
attention to the road just before the
collision. I'm afraid that admission
is going to prove costly"
Don't worry about that" said his
lawyer. 'I1l bring seven witnesses
to testify that they wouldn't believe
you under oath. "--Harper's Weekly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08

Flowers seem intended for the sol.
nee Of ordinary h1manity; children
love them; quiet, contented, ordinary
people love them as they grow; luxu-
rious and disorderlT people rejoice IN
them gathered; they are the Gotta,
gers treasure and in the crowded
town mark, as with q little broken
fra grent Of rainbow, the windows OF
thu workers 30 whose hearts rests the
covenant Of peace -Ruskin
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08

You don't know the difference be-
tween an apiary and an aviary."
Indeed Go, thenl"
What is it?"
IAN apiary is where they Keep apes
and an AWAY is where they keep air
ships"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
When Your Ewes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No Smarting-Feels
FIne-Acts Quickly Try (: for Red, Weak,
Water Eyes and Granulated Eyelids. Illus
trated Book In each Package Murine is
compounded by our Oculists-not HPatent Med
icine"-but used in successful Physicians Prac-
dee for many years. Now dedicated 10 the Pub
lie and sold by Druggists at 2Sc ana 5c per Bottle.
Murine Eye Saive In Aseptic Tubes, &c and Sc
Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-05-08
Bows Idea.

Willie was looking at the pictures in
a magazine when suddenly he turned
to his father and asked: PA, dc co
coanuts really grow on trees?"
''Of course, Where did you think
they grew"
Why. pa, always thought the mon
keys laid 'em''--Boston Transcript