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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29

forward, not backward, and partica
larly they demand Of the present ia
enjoyment They rejoice IN their won.
derful climate, they love their heaul,f
full country. and the life OF each dny
seems very good to them There Is
something infectious about this spirit
Enter into it and you may be sure Il
a welcome that will warm. your haart
Every house is open to you: ever
passer-by has ready a word Of wei
come.
II you ride through an Australia
town you will see very little evidencs
of poverty or misery. The little bun.
galows stand in their own gardens a
the sides OF the shaded streets. Nov
and then you come to a more preien.
tious house belonging. perhaps to
wealthy squatter. who has another
home in the bush and property meas
ured by hundreds of square miles. L
you hitch your horse 70 the ran out
side the gate and go in you win hhd
your host simple. unassuming man.
living in a quiet way.
He win talk to you about bis sheep
and the wages he has to pay 70 Bis
shearers: Of his cattle. and and hon.
at enormous expense. he Is moving
them about the country to escape TIE
drought. He will tell you thrilling 50
ries of the bush fires that often a.
vastate the country. and he viii dis
cuss the entries for the next greal
race meeting at Melbourne or Sydney
1t would probably never occur 70 hin
to give a dinner party in that large
dining room or a garden party IN those
we'll kept grounds. His wife and
daughters. no doubt, pay occasional
visits to the big cities to enjoy social
festivities. II his wife Joins you Is
you sit on the veranda she win talk %
you OF the servant problem. ever pres
emit in the minds of Australian women
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29
ORIGINAL CONFIDENCE MAN
Individual Of New York Who's -
lance In Humanity Was MOI
Misplaced.

New York.-A story is told Of ca
New York and Of how the express'o'
confidence man. meant a man ID
whom one could not place cOnndene'
at all. It is said that some time al'
a very well dressed man with coa''
teous address was wont. to walk y
and down the principal streets o. u
city
Whenever he met a stranger -
looked hopeful to him he would p
proach the man and with the mF..
delightfully."- frank manner he To'''.
ask:
MY dear sir, have you connoshes
enough in me, an entire stranger I.
you. to lend me IS for an hour y
two?"
And 1t is said that the man n'ao'
an extremely good living By this 's's
simple means.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29
board of health. Juvenile court. dis

board Of health. Juvenile court. dis
pensaries and city charities.
BY assisting the medical inspector
in the treatment of minor cases and
making follow-up calls at homes,
pupils are given a chance to learn the
fundamentals of nursing. Personal
talks and demonstrations form an i'm
portant part of the lessons in hygiene.
Lectures, visits to the home and
printed matter are offered to enlighten
boys and girls on this general sub
ject
Doctor Peterson emphasizes the i'm
portance Of physical training In the
school This first increases the vital
ity and endurance. but is not restricted
to outdoor play. Children are taught
how to sit and stand and walk in the
scnoolroom. Trained leadership IL
provided for recreation.
What the children learn at school
about school sanitation is expected to
be valuable to many families In their
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29

upon her literary ability. Mrs Meri-
vether is eighty-nine years old. the
widow of Col Miner Meriwether. who
was military aid to Jefferson Davis.
Mrs. Meriwether edited a collection
of short stories of the Civil war pub
lished by the Neale company. Her
son, Lee Meriwether. St Louis law
yer. acting as her counsel. stated that
sds mother paid the company 5000 to
srint the book after Neale had pre-
iicted 1t would be big seller. Since
that time Mrs Meriwether has sued
to recover the rights Of the book.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29

There are many other pilots who will
not fly without having some similar
charm about them.
Hirtch, the well-known German
aviator, once had a fall over fifty
feet, from which by sort of miracle
he came out quite unhurt Since then
he treasures the shirt which he wore
upon that occasion. He will not allow
1t to be washed. and when he makes
ready to fly he invariably ties 1t
around his waist under his clothes.
One English pilot never goes up
without his tiger whisker being safely
stored in his pocket
Whether Grahame-White has any
real belief or not in the efficacy Of q
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29
TURKS FOE KILLS SISTER
Greek Patriot. as q Preliminary to
Fighting for Fatherland, Takes
Life Of Young Relative.

Chicopee. Mass.-John Petropoulos.
a Greek. shot and killed his sister.
theodore. eighteen years old. because
he did not like her lover. according to
the police. Petropoulos. who has
been preparing to return to Greece to
fight against Turkey, used a revolver
which he had bought as part OF his
equipment He escaped after the
shooting and is supposed to be on his
way to New York to Join some OF the
bands g his countrymen which are
forming there 70 go to the Lalkans
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29

cational work Of the church of which
the reading rooms are the main fea-
ture. and through which classes in al
most every line of education are form
ed. But in connection with this work
there are to be social rooms and for
NAL and informal functions to which
the girls who board near the church
will be invited.
The Cupid parlors are designed es-
pecially for these girls because. as a
rule, the entertaining facilities In
their boarding houses are inadequate.
Only one thing In lacking In this
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29
OPTIC AND ALGER BARRED
Books Which Were Considered Classic
Quarter Century Ago now Held
Undesirable.

Neutrality-suspicious. such as those
by Oliver Optic and Alger, which
parents of quarter of century ago
advocated to their children as suitable
reading. have been placed in the
horrible example" class by the dis
trict public library commission.
The tales and romances that de-
lighted the children of two decades
and more ago have been classed as
undesirable" along with five-cent
novels of the 'penny-dreadful" type.
The commission bases its condemna-
ton of the old-time children's
classics on the ground of mediocrity
and not by reason Of any vicious.
ness.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29
CRUISE IN OLD TUB

pleasant trip. The only bad weather
was encountered during the eighteen
days it took hem to sail from Kodiak
island to Unimak pass. During that
time they weathered a succession Of
rather heavy gales but Peterson
writes, at no time time during the
S,OOO-mile trip did we get the decks
as wet as they were while we were
being towed to sea by a Crowley
launch"
The letter says that they suffered
no hardships and got their full and reg
ular share of sleep For the greater
part of the trip the wheel was dashed
and the Stofen sailed itself.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29
BEES SWARM IN RADIATOR
When Owner of Auto Makes Up His
Mind to Take Ride He Eneoun-
ters Trouble.

San Francisco.-"One of the latest
extreme auto stories concerns a Knox
owner of Southern California. who
was done by swarm of bees several
dayr ago." says Samuel Grim. head OF
a local agency for an automobile con-
Germ. The owner had neglected to
use his automobile for a number OF
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29

mascot, he has been known to use
more tnan one. and use them quite
opeLly. too. A little red velvet shoe
has been noticed tied to the machine
Just above his head. A bunch OF
white heather, knot Of violet ribbon
and a small goii.wog of peculiar hide
BUSINESS are among his other amulets.
Speaking of golliwogs. Wientziers
will never fly without his monkey.
This is a most ordinary-looking child's
toy covered with brown velvet and
with black. beady eyes. But Went.
ziers has a most intense belief in its
efficacy, and so far events have justi-
fed his belief. for he has never yet
been damaged at all seriously.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29
MAKING THEIR OWN WAY
Twelve Per Can't Of Undergraduate
Body at Princeton Wholly or Par
TALLY seIf-supportlng.

Princeton.-One hundred and sixty
seven students. IL per cent OF the en-
tire Undergraduate body at Princeton
university. either partially or. wholly
support themselves during the last
college year according SO the first an
nual report of the bureau OF self-help.
or this number six men came to col
lege with no funds at all while nearly
fifty reported al the opea.ng Of the
term with less than $500 in sight
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29
AGED AUTHOR SUES RICH MAN
Mrs. Meriwether, 90, Charges Head
Of NeaIe Publishing Company
With Threats.

New York-Walter Neale. presi-
dent Of the Neale Publishing company
of this city. was arraigned in police
cour charged by Mrs. Elizabeth A..
Meriwether. an aged author of St.
Louis, with threatening to publish and
circulate a booklet containing criti-
cism of her writings and reflections
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29

being laid for their marriage when
the father oil the young woman ap-
peared on the scene.
Casey and the young woman were
taken into Judge Torrison's coTrt for
the purpose of breaking up the love
match.
After hearing the story from the
young couple. Judge Torrison pleaded
for their happiness. the lawyers
pleaded and the baliff pleaded. and
finally Papa Sobska admitted that
1T might as well be-"
Everyone kissed or shook hands
with the bride-to-be as the curtain
was rung down.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29

days. and when he went to crank II.
a swarm of enraged bees. all in good
working order. appeared on the scene.
The had invaded tie motor and
started to make honey. evidently
thinking that they had found very
good hive with comb all ready and
waiting for them 60 come and take
charge. SO they did not like to be dis
turbed. even by the owner"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29

This suit was dismissed few days ago.
While this action was pending. it Is
charged. Neale wrote her a threaten
ing letter, declaring II she uttered
one offensive word" against the com
pany he would print $4,000 booklets
containing unfriendly comment and
circulate 1t among members of tho
United Confederate Veterans. Daugh,
tiers of the Confederacy, authors and
prominent residents of St Louis
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29
Ford,s Theater Under Ban

Washington. d. C. = Ford's 'ns
alter, the building in which fIs.
ident Lincoln was shot. and which no.
houses many of the records OF the 20
jutant general Of the army, virspei.
has been condemned by Presiosp'
Tafts economy and efficiency con-
mission. The building is CONSIDER
by the commission to be insani'a's
and unsafe.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29
TAKING A CAMERA ABROAD

make sure before leaving locality
just what his results are. Standard
chemicals for tank development can
also be obtained in stores where films
of American sizes are kept in stock.
so one needs only to provide against
possible need In small towns.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29
WILL HAVE A CUPID PARLoR
Just One Of the Many Attractions De-
Signed for Young Folks BY
Deaconess.

Kansas City. = Deaconess Anne
Mutch has enlisted to lead a winters
campaign on behalf OF Cupid and the
Institutional church here. She will
have coy corners. tetea-tete seats.
pianos and other conveniences for the
little god
The Cupid plan Is part Of the etu-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29

homes. They viii be taught to take
pride in good hygiene environment
about buildings and the care Of school
and home grounds; also. the proper
ventilation. heat. light and seating
facilities.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29

new plan and that is the young man
to act as guide for the youths who are
expected and needed to carry out the
Cupid idea I'VE can get the young
women easily enough" says Miss
Mulch. but we need young man to
lead the way for the boys who are
outside looking in"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29
DIGGER FINDS BIG TREASURE
1000 Pieces OF Eight In Old House
Mob Makes Search for More
Silver Coin.

New Haven. Conn.-Pasquale VAL
emit, q laborer. struck his shovel into
a pewter pot containing 1000 pieces
of Spanish silver coin known as eight
reals. The face value 70 the coins IL
about &C cents each. but they we're OF
dates between 1850 and 1886. and
some may be worth more to coliec-
tors
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29
ELoPERs GET PAS CONSENT
Forgiven When Judge Torrison Pleads
With lrate Father to Let
Them Wed.

Chicago.-Spencer A. Casey, mem
Der Of the fire department of Crystal
Lake. ILL.,, is the happiest man in the
state. Casey. after being threatened
with arrest by the father of his sweet
heart, finally managed to win the con-
sent OF the stern parent. with the
assistance Of Municipal Judge Tor
rison.
The girl in the case. Olga Sobska,
nineteen years old, eloped with Casey
from Crystal Lake. and plans were
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29
EUROPEAN "SPY" SWINDLER

command Of the whole feet In order
to defeat the British feet Glitch
himself handed this document to
three French officers in Basic. who
gave him a1.000. He sent similar
document to Russia and England.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29
Ordered 10 kIsa snon.a-

New York--Herman Dunbar a
Brooklyn has been sentenced by
Magistrate Manner to kiss his wife a
least twice day for seven years
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-11-29

The man who marries a grass wild.
of doesn't always live in clover.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-08-29
NH
{ JUST AMONG OURSELVES J
N~~~~~~N~N

Mrs. Griffith has secured frst-class
trimmer for the season.
When you need an undertaken call
Harding & Harding. Phone 100.
You will have to hurry if you want to
get one Of those sample skirts at Sher-
mans
Try loaf of Sanitary bread. There
is a reason. A thousand loaves sold in
a month.
Mrs C.. A. Carter has gone to Gar
field, WASH, to spend some time with
her daughter, Mrs. Livingston.
McDonald's "4OO' Chocolates will
please the most fastidious. Try them.
TULLEs DRUG Co.
The regular fall millinery opening at
the Fee Sisters millinery store will be
held Sept. and 7. A complete line of
early fall hats are now on display.
Eighty acres of land for sale. 40
acres in timothy and another 40 first
class alder land that can easily be cleared.
Three miles from Newport. A snap.
C. A. SHERMAN.
Catholic services at St. Anthony Cath
olic church every first and third Sunday
at and 1920 a. m. Sunday school
every Sunday. Seats are free and a
cordial invitation is extended to all to
attend the services.
The Van Ronk Amusement Co. is
billed to show at Newport Friday and
Saturday of this week. This is a car
nival company, with the usual list Of
vaudeville attractions, merry go-round,
etc. They will show on the Phillips lots
on Spokane avenue.
The Moose Lodge will give one of its
enjoyable dancing parties at their hall
Monday evening, Sept. 2. Good music
will be provided and the usual good
time that the Moose guarantee will be
had. A cordial invitation is extended
to all to attend.
The w. c.. T. U. families enjoyed
picnic across the river all day Tuesday
with Mrs. Willis as hostess. The next
regular meeting will be held next Tues
day, Sept. 3, with Mrs. Fred Kimmel.
All members urged to be present, as
there is important business to attend to.
By order of the president.
Phillip Nagel was arrested Thursday
evening charged with disorderly conduct
in melting dog fights on Washington
avenue. He was tried before jury IN
Justice Longs court Saturday after
noon. the Jury returning a verdict OF
guilty, and was fined 81 and costs, the
latter amounting to about $50. Phillip
saws eds not over yet" and has ap-
pealed the case. Attorney Ryan ap-
peared for the defense and Attorney
Jones for the state.
Mrs. S. M. MCGEE, resident corsetlere,
has lust returned from Spokane. where
she has been attending the Splrella
Training School. The company mas
sent corps of experienced corset train
ers from it's factory in Meadville, Pa
to conduct training schools In the Varl-
.ous cities of the west, thus giving this
country the benefit of their expert cor
set knowledge. Corsetry has become
an art, and the Spirella Company is DO
ing its best to give good service,
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-08-29

Dance at Moose Hall on Labor Day,
Monday, Sept. 2.
Get the habit of stopping at MCGEE s
for good smoke.
A few sample skirts left at Sherman S.
Come in and see them.
Miss Schori, of Elgin, Iowa, is the
guest of F. M. Smith family.
A new supply of 14k and 18k Tiffany
wedding rings at Benson's, P. o. Jew
eler.
Did you see those sample shoes at
Shemran's. Every pair the latest style.
To be sold at cost.
We have bargain in box stationery
this week. See our display windows
Is per cent. off. TULLES DRUG Co.
A peep into the bandbox of fashion,
commencing Sept. 6 and 7, at Mrs.
Griffith's millinery department at Sher-
mans.
Spokane residence properties to trade
for timber or farm land or Newport
property. If interested come in and get
particulars c.. A. SHERMAN.
This bank has ample funds to
loan for harvesting expenses.
Security State Bank.
If you live in this county you can
have room at the Hotel Martin for so
cents. Running water in each room,
Special rates by the month.
For fine Bakery Goods go to The
Home Bakery where Lowery, the Bread
Man is located. The largest wholesaler
in the new Pend Oreille county.
Regular monthly meeting of the Moose
Lodge at their hall Monday evening at
7:30 o'clock. Thereafter the lodge will
hold weekly meetings on Monday at 8
o'clock
Adolph We'll, one of the former pro-
prietors of the Palace Store at Spoka
has been recent visitor to Pend Oreille
county, seeking opportunities for in
vestments.
For SALE-Acre tracts and lots in
Quayle's addition to Newport. Also
seven-room house in Spokane. Easy
terms. Inquire of O. O. Quayle, Box
181, Newport, Wash. 16tf
RANCH TO RENT-8O-acre dairy or
stock ranch, fine pasture, Is acres
cleared, house, barns, water, Il miles
from Dalkena; easy terms and good
lease to right party.
FRANK D. CRANDALL, Newport.
One of the most common ailments
that hard working people are afflicted
with is lame back. Apply Chamber
lain's Liniment twice day and massage
the parts thoroughly at each applica-
ton, and you will get quick relief. For
sale by all dealers.
Engineer Patterson, with two assist
ants, is at work running the lines on
section 13, north of town, recently pur-
chased by L. L. Mathews and will
make classification and Typographical
survey of the section.
J. A. Rockford, of Colville, candidate
for the office of Superior Judge of the
counties of Stevens and Pend Oreille, is
campaigning in this county this week,
and is making a rapid-fre canvass for
votes, using his auto to get around the
country. Mr.. Rockford is already well
known in this county. having served as
prosecuting attorney for Stevens county.
F. S. Elliott, assistant general super
intendent, and l.. II. Bowen, division
Superintendent of the Great Northern,
were in Newport several hours Monday.
The gentlemen took advantage of the
opportunity to note the steady improve
ment of the town and it's general clean
and prosperous condition, and were
pleased to compliment our citizens on
the spirit of progress that's manifested.
The Great Northern will contribute its
share toward civic improvement by
parking its depot grounds either this
fall or next spring.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03

Sealed proposals for sinking ten
Or more ninety-foot wells will be
Received by the Board of Water
Commissioners of the City of Perth
Amboy, N. j., In the City Hall at
$50 P. NJ. May Sth, 1912.
Certified check for $4,000 drawn
10 the order of the city treasurer
must accompany all bids.
Sixty days will be allowed for the
completion of the work.
Specifications may be obtained at
the City Hall.
The board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
BY order of the Board of Water
Commissioners.
$16.77 5. j.. MASON,
6597-4-25-12t Engineer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-03
FOR WELLS.

The EVENING NEWS has the
largest circulation In the county.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-11-20
WEDNESDAY MORNING MUSICALE

The Wednesday Morning Musicale
held its weekly weekly today. The
following papers were read:
First. Miss Annie Laurie Perry:
The disapproval of the excess of Wag-
merriam selections that has appeared in
the two programs Of the Boston Sym
phony Orchestra.
Second. Mrs. Won Engelken: Nine.
Calves operate history. Hamlet was
heard in the season of 1867 when
Nine. Calve was al the height of her
success and popularity at the Metro
politan.
Third. Miss Walker read the test
of CALI Casazza's ability in the pro-
duction of Nozart's Die Zauberfiote
There was also a very interesting
sketch given of the French opera and
outlines of the operas Carmen, Faust
and Romeo and Juliet.
The club had the pleasure of hearing
two beautiful selections, The Overture
to Faust" played on the violin by Miss
Mary Conner and accompanied on the
piano by her sister. Mrs. Ben Condor.
Miss Downs, one of Ocala's most
gifted singers and also a great favor
lite with the club, sang in her usual
manner of grace and ease, THE Jewel
Song"
The club then practiced it's chorus,
YO Nennen, to be given some time in
December.