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The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-18
THE ELEPHANTS TRUNK.
Il May Justly Be Called Ono Of the
Miracles Of Nature.

Il May Justly Be Called Ono Of tho
Miracles Of Nature.
The trunk of the elephant may justly
be considered as one of the miracles of
nature, being ut once the organ of res
piration, as well as the instrument by
which the animal supplies itself with
food. Nearly eight feet in length. EN-
dowed with exquisite sensibility and
stout in proportion to the massive size
of the animal, this organ will uproot
trees or gather grass-raise piece of
artillery or take up nut, kill man
or brush off fly.
1t conveys the food to the mouth and
pumps up enormous draughts Of water.
which. by its recurvature, are turned
into and driven down the capacious
throat or showered over the body. Its
length supplies the place OF long
neck, which would have been incom.
patible with the support Of the large
head and weighty tusks. A glance at
the head of an elephant will show the
thickness and strength of the trunk at
its insertion; and the MASSEY arched
bones Of the face and thick, muscular
neck are admirably adapted for sup
porting and working this powerful and
wonderful instrument.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-18
Geometry.

Geometry, so called from its original
APPLICATION to measuring the earth. Is
generally believed to have had Its Ori-
gin among the Egyptians. 1t prob
ably sprang from the surveyors art.
The annual inundation Of the Nile car.
ried away all landmarks and bound
aries, and some scientific means OF set
thing the disputes incidental thereto
had to be devised; hence surveying,
the undoubted fountainhead Of geom'
etry. Geometry is said to have been
introduced into Greece by the philoso'
pher Thaies about the year GOO b. 9.
The science was cultivated by Pythag-
oras, through whom it was made pop
ular in Greece, from which country
1t spread over the then known world.
New York American.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-18
Irvina Would Have to Hustle.

When Henry Irving was making one
of his last tours of the country he
found himself with an open date In
Michigan. His manager wired the
manager Of a small opera house In a
nearby place, asking If he could use
Irving on the night in question. The
following message came back:
what does Irving dow
The manager used up much expen-
sive space on the wire explaining the
leading points about Irving and for
his pains received the following reply:
Cannot use Irving in this town un.
less Irving can parade."-Judge.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-18
ASK CONGRESS TO HELP
Cascade Highway Association Appeals
For an Appropriation.

Everett.-The Cascade Scenic High.
way association formed here has ask
ed congress to assist In building a
scenic highway from Spokane to coast
cities. The proposed road will be run
through Wenatchee and will be indie
pendent of the SnoQualmie pass high
way.
1t is tho proposal of the association
to acquire by purchase. gift or con-
demnation property lying contiguous
to the proposed highway. SO posterity
may enjoy glimpses Of Washington's
splendid forests.
This summer State Highway Com
missioner Roberts, accompanied by
several county engineers, will make a
special trip to look over the scenic
highway and make reports to Cover
nor Hay.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-18
WASHINGTON STATE
NEWS OF INTEREST
Important Happenings Of tho
Week From Towns In Our.
State.
Spokane May Bar Patent Pavemen

spokane May Bar Patent Pavement.
Spokane.-All patented pavements,
including granitold, bitumass, bitulith'
ic, Hassam, oilerold. petrolithic and
others, will be barred from the streets
of Spokane In future If policy declar-
cd by Commissioner of Public Works
D. C. Coates is approved by the city
council.
Commissioner Coates says that the
city, through its asphalt plant ana
with the aid of its experts. is now in
q position to make pavements OF a
better grade at less cost, similar to
any patented pavement. and that there
is no use. then. of continuing policy
which requires property owners to
pay royalties on patent when they
have a street paved.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-18
Union Meat Co. Buys $4,000 Lambs


White Salmon.-Jake Prahl, agent
for the Union Meat company, OF Port
land, has made one of the largest con.
tracts for lambs ever made In the
county. Fifty thousand lambs were
bought from the sheep men, and 5000
more are wanted. Heretofore the
herders have had to drive their flocks
to the railway, but the Union Meat
company has met them with its check
book at Glenwood, the outfitting point
for herders grazing their flocks in the
Columbia forest reserve. The lambs
will be shipped to Portland. dressed
and sent in refrigerator cars to Chi
cago.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-18
onats Plague Wenatchss.

Wenatchee.-Gnats have infested
parts of the Wenatches valley. attack
ing horses and other animals and lit
orally covering all vegetation. MIL
lions of the insects are now lodged In
Canyon No. l, Eve miles west Of here.
The occurrence IL without precedent
in this section. Farmers report at
tacks on animals.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-18
Vancouver Banker 10 Victor.

Vancouver.-In the mandamus pro-
ceedings. brought by T. H. Adams. of
the Vancouver National bank. against
Charles 8. Irwin, as mayor Of Van
couver, to compel him to sign a war
rant for 10000. in payment for pro-
posed cemetery site. bought by the
council, Judge Mckinney, Of Kalama.
gave a decision in favor of the plant
III. Mayor Irwin will be compelled to
sign the warrant. unless he appeals
the case.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-18
Amended.

When a Scotch schoolmaster entered
the temple Of learning one morning he
read on the blackboard, "Our teacher
is donkey"
The pupils expected there would be a
cyclone, but the philosophic pedagogue
contented himself with adding the word
"driver" and opened the school as
usual
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-18
CRY IS FOR HARVEST HELP
Workers Are Badly Needed to Save
Fields Of Washington.

Tacoma. hands and berry
pickers are In big demand. The Puy-
allup valley berry fields are in urgent
need of labor at once and 40 cents
crate is being paid those who go into
the field and stay throughout the sea
son as against 30 cents last year. The
growers are facing a severe loss un-
less they can get more pickers. The
state grain inspectors Office here has
also received urgent calls for harvest
hands for eastern Washington points.
The greatest demand at present is
In Franklin and Adams counties and
the inspector has given out notice that
all desiring work who apply to him
at once will be told where to 60.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-18
lounlnn Road to be Dullt.

Centralia.-The Baker May lumber
company Of Meskill Is planning the
construction Of logging road from
Meskill to the Columbia river. The
road will be known as the Meskill &
Columbia River Railway company.
The company IL Incorporated for $780,
900.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-18
Afraid az Aimf

you are not afraid Of me, are you"
yelled the lawyer at the witness who
had been scared speeches. by bis
cross examination.
mo. no." muttered the witness, and
the lawyer had saved the point In the
record.-Green Bag.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-18

Hall Million For Canning Factory.
Kennewick.-Fruit growers and
merchants Of this city are planning
the establishment Of half million
dollar canning factory In this city to
utilize the unmarketabls products Of
the farms and orchards of this vicin-
fly,
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-07-18

The greatest Of faults. I should say,
u to be conscious Of none.-CariyiA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21
RIGHT.

Get up right In the morning Go
to bed right at night. Start with
joy in your heart. hope in the fu-
ture, kindness in your purpose.
If it is a dark day. never mind;
you viii tighten it up. II 1t is .
bright day, you will add to the
brightness. Give q word Of cheer,
kindly greeting and warm hand
shake to your friends.
If you have enemies. look up.
pass them BY. forget and try to for
give.
II ali Of Us would only think how
much Of human happiness 4 made
BY ourselves. there would be- less Of
human misery.
II all Or as would bear IN mind
that happiness Is nom within and
not from without. there would Be q
NsllsDrihs Of ioy n every heart and
the sun ~opld ahiue forsVer
Try ice LAsllen weekly
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21
THE PIE COUNTER.

Here is partial list of the state
jobs Governor Hodges will have to
fill:
Three members public utilities
commission with ten employees.
Live stock sanitary commissioner
and seven employees.
State oil inspector and about one
hundred and fifty local deputy in
spectors.
State accountant and five en-
ployees.
Bank commissioner and twelve
employees.
State architect and three employ
ees.
Two members of the board of
control.
Warden Of the penitentiary and
twenty employees.
Superintendent of the industrial
reformatory and twenty employees.
Two members of the board Of
penal institutions.
Four members Of the boards OF
regents Of university, agricultural
college and normal school.
Director of state free employment
bureau and two employees.
Au1utant general and five en-
ployees.
Two members of the board Of
health.
One member state tar commission.
In addition to these there is
long list Of state commissions which
are more or less honorary or which
are paid only a few dollars for the
actual work performed. There are
several statehouse employees which
the governor also has hand In nam
ing.
So there you are-take your pick.
Democrats.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

The talk Of women jurors is no
fake. OF course they will be on the
list just as the men are, and they
will have to take their medicine
Just as the men do. The rule Of
the courts is that a juror shall not
be excused merely because he is
busy. or has lots Of work on his
hands. Every man Is supposed to
be busy, and to have lots Of work.
So, when. a woman is drawn on a
jury. the fact that the floors are un-
swept, her beds unmade and her
meals uncooked. will not be suffi-
Client excuse for her TO get off the
jury, It is doubtful If even the
crying Of the baby win soften the
hearts of some stony iudges.-Law-
renee Gazette.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21
NOT ROOM FOR BOTH.

Men of principles like w. A. White
have no place in the same party
with such men as J. S. Dean. Men
like Gov. Stubs have no place in
the same party with Dave Mnlvane
The writer OF this has no place In
party with Charlie Scott They
may be Just as honest as we are but
their ideas of government are not
advanced. L. Brady, in Law
renee Journal.
No, their Ideas of government
are not advanced" to the point where
they believe that representative
government should be discarded;
that constitutions should be as cas-
lily amended as statutes; that the
majority of those voting on a given
proposition, however small a min
ority that might be of the whole
number of people, should be SUI
preme, overriding both courts and
constitutions; that the legislative
and judicial branches Of the govern
ment, which are now coordinate,
should be made subordinate to the
executives; that the courts should be
required to consult, not the law and
the precedents, nor even the justice
of the causes, but the election re-
turns. In a word Mr.. Dean, Mr.
Mulvane and Mr.. Scott believe in a
government of laws and not Of men; I
they believe that this nation should
be kept a representative republic
not changed into Socialistic demo-
cracy. Their ideas Of government
have not advanced" to the point
where they wish to subvert the sys-
tenn Of government which was de-
vlsed by the fathers and which was
embodied in an instrument which
Gladstone declared to be '.the most
wonderful work ever struck off at a
given time by the brain and pur-
pose Of man.
Mr. Brady u right. The man
who can give his endorsement to
the heresies and vagaries Of the
Progressive" platform from the
initiative. referendum and recall to
the Third Term. has no place in q
party with Charlie Scotland we
are glad he recognizes the fact.
And that Is equivalent to saying.
We trust our friend viii take notice.
that he has no place IN the Repub-
Ilean party. For Charley Scott is IN |
absolute harmony with the platform |
4 the National Republican party
zAich Is the only Republican party
here ls-and Mr.. Brady Il not.
charlie Scott therefore. Goes not
so6enias ans nse6ssly 81 changing
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21
rHE PRoPHETs. AT HOME.

One Of the curious things about
Tuesdays election in Kansas is thai
the home counties Of the leading
Bull Moosers all went back on them
Douglas county, the home Of Gov
ernor Stubs, though 1t gave Cappel
majority of over 600, gave Judge
Thompson a majority Of SO. Lyon
county, the home Of William Allen
White, national committeeman for
the Bull Moose party, gave ma
jority Of 1873 for the Democratic
candidate for congress. Waubaun-
see county, home of Joe Dolley, gave
the Democratic candidate for con;
gress a majority Of IS. Saline
county, the home Of Senator Bris-
tow, gave the Democratic candidate
for congress a majority of S16.
Greenwood county, home of FREQ
s. jackson who is chairman of the
Republican party council made q
Bull Moose speech that greatly Of
Tended every Republican in the
state, went back on him and gave
majority of $50 for his opponent
for congress. Sedgwick county,
home of Victor Murdoch and Henry
]. Allen, gave majority Of 3S4 for
Hodges. -Leavenworth Times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

his political abiding place, for he
feels perfectly at home in the Re-
publican party. Since "there is no
place. for both of them in the same
party. therefore he is obliged to
anticipate an early separation from
his friend and his departure to the
political camp where, by his own
avowance, he properly belongs.
lola Register,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

among the rare and transcendent
few who lead the national advance
should with deliberate purpose
trade a national figure for an un-
fledged and unknown quality to
stand up and speak for Kansas In
the Hottest powered legislative con-
stellation that shines in our govern
mental armament, astounds with its
startlingness." Really we didn't
know it was as bad as that.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

Right off the bat a correspondent
Of the Capital springs this vail:
''That Stubs should be defeated at
the hands Of the Kansans whom he
has served with all a strong mans
strenuous ardor this decade OF pro-
gressive years-that Kansas should
deliberately cast aside the mightiest
factor for political righteousness to
whom she has given birth IN gen
Grafton; that she should cast IN the
contemplate diteh o. defeat that
one g her sons wao stands q peer
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

Wilson has announced that he
will call an extra session next April
to monkey with the tariff. That's
where woodrow gets his. From this
time every manufacturer and mer-
chant viii hedge and business may
set thoroughly in the dumps before
the new administration starts. Had
he been smart be would have stated
that no extra session would be held
and that no tariff legiHlation would
come until after careful study OF the
question. You can depend on 8
loT tariff o make business sroueis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21
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Speaking Of prophets. Allen coun-
ty gave Taft 1859 and Roosevelt
.Ss2. Allen is the home of Charlie
Scott who conducted the western
literary bureau OF the Republican
committee at Chicago. He had
charge Of all the material sent to
papers west Of Ohio and 1t was the
most intelligently prepared mater
ial OF the national campaign, It
was logical. clear and earnest-and
his nome county was convinced.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

The ridiculous claim that the Re-
publican Party League sent out
marked ballots viii not deceive any
one Even II It had. It's efforts
would have been puny beside the
$50 900 marked ballots sent out By
itp PrssressIves. This county was
Iloo d 20 them, each ballot show
ne how a defeat part OF TIE re-
npkilsn aekst
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

The passing Of Stubs probably
marks the last Of the old fashioned
orators who removed coat. vest and
collar to impress the audience with
their burning sympathy with the
plain people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

Every one or the Seven Governors
who advised Roosevelt to set into
the race except one who was not
o candidate for officc-was defeat
ed. Wonder II they do not wish
they hadn't
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

The country roads Of Dickinson
county have improved 50 per cent
In two years. There's yet room for
improvement and most Of the room
q IN the suburbs Of The towns. Trade
comes the easiest way these times
and towns should make good roads
lead their way. ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

The habit the dynamiters had Of
carrying nitroglycerin around loose
on railroad trains had continued
long enough. Mr.. Burns has the
travelling pubIic's thanks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

Joe Howe-beg pardon, Senator
Howe, is slated for one Of the fat
Jobs under Hodges and he has earn-
ed It. For three years he has labor
ed in season and out for Hodges
election. He should be permitted
to. take HIS choice of positions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

Gov. Stubs says in his Thanks
giving proclamation Ehat with a
few exceptions the people of Kansas
have enjoyed season Of prosperity
and tranquility" He does not
specify the exceptions but probably
means the defeated politicians. !
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

Wilson thinks he can control the
extra session but when that Demo-
cratic congress begins to tear up
the atmosphere with speeches he
will wish he had let 1t alone.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

The Republicans will have 100
men in the next congress and the
Third Termers will have 10 And
yet the Moosers have the audacity
To claim that they are the second
party In the nationi lola Register.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

Unparalleled in the history Of
free government" is a rotund and
characteristic phrase. full Of sound
and fury. and Simplifying nothing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

Honest now, would you have the
paved streets put back In their old
condition Of dirt and chuck holes
for twice what 1t costf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

The voters seem TO have been
after the whole Roosevelt family
Son-in-law Nick Longworth was de-
feated for congressman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

Mcpherson is to have q $4,000
Elks' club house. Abilene prefers
q country club.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

The X. U. professor who advocates
q two-hour school day can be elected,
president as soon as the kids are
allowed to vote.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

Things are all going to the bow
vows for Kansas this year-Ne-
braska beat X. U. IA to 3 Saturday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

A lot OF Kansas suffragettes burn
ed their bonnets in a ratification
meeting. II they were like some
bonnets we've seen we don't blame
'em.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

We hope the Democrats Will not
be so blamed economical they will
fail to appropriate the balance Of
that $4,000 for Abilene's public
building.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

sultan's daughter committed sui
eide. Never mind. he has a couple
hundred more.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

Bull Moose dinner at Kansas City
is to have turkey as the piece-de-re-'
sistance. Why not moose steak?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21
WHY HE LIKES KANSAS.


Kansas Is a good place to
live In because of its agri-
cultural, mining and manu-
featuring resources. 1t has
a healthful and comfortable
climate. The people have
high ideals and are con-
stantly striving to reach
them. The educational sys-
tenn ID excellent and pro-
gressive, and the moral and
religious character Is high.
The community life is fine;
1t is free from the evils of
over-crowded populations.
The beautiful homes and
wholesome family life make
Kansas an ideal place for
rearing children. While
/ Kansas has been credited
with number Of political
takers, there is no state In
the Union that excels 1t in
sane politics, progressive and
just government, and wise /.
laws for the promotion OF
health, the protection of life
and property, and the estab-
lishment OF justice among
the people,. X. Blackmar,
Prof. Sociology and Econo-
mics, University of Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

AAaEathone Auto Agency
II you are IN the market for an
auto don't buy until you see the
MARATHONE. The best machine
on tie market. CaII ne for dem
onslration, c. +. Love. Chapnan.
kaun 2tw2t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

Paid all your election bets yet?
Might as well and have It over.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

Kansas women took advantage Of
leap year to ask for the ballot.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21
WHY HE LIKES KANSAS.

WHY HE LIKES KANSAS.
Kansas has been criticised,
but here are some facts very
much in her favor:
There are over 100000
boys in Kansas, over school
age. who have never seen
saloon. Out of 105 counties
in the state 80 have not
single tenant in poor houses,
and So counties do not even
. own poor-farm. There are
81 counties without an in
. mate in their jails, II coun-
ties without jails, and there
are 81 counties that last year
did not send an inmate to the
insane asylum. Kansas has !
900 newspapers that will not
take a liquor advertisement,
and her ratio of illiteracy is
the lowest Of any state in the
Union. Mankato MINI,
Journal.
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 81. 1919.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

We have planned to make this a
very pleasant occasion for our GUS
toners and friends, and we want
them all to come. Souvenirs will
be given to all visitors. We hope
you will decide to buy your new
Range this week and take advantage
of the extraordinary offer we are
making.
DO not forget the date and place,
and bring your friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-21

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