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Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1913-08-08
Ths Praying w antEs.

TThe Pra, ing Martis will get you il
you don't look out r. All mosquitoes
who love their brethren should pass
this message along, for the scientists
of the department of agriculture in
the ''bug bureau" the bureau of en-
tomoogy-are preparing 10 spread
broadcast the results of Investigations
and experiments now being made in
Philadelphia by City Entom logist
Hornig, who is breeding tie Praying
Mantis to get ride Of mosquitoes.
This big Chinese bug was imported
into the United States accidentally,
having come oyer attached to some
Chinese plants 1t was found that he
and his family are decidedly fond of
mosquitoes and are specially built for
catching und eating them.
The mantis is member of the grass
hopper family and grows to length
OF from 2 to 3 inches Ihe forelegs
are well adapted for holding the cap
tured mosquito, as they are provided
with sawike teeth.
The insect gets is name from the
ct that its forelegs are folded under.
-Ex.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1913-08-08
Goes Either wsy.

A machine operable from either
end, like a street car, has been evolved
in England, ann it is probable that tho
first car will make its appearance on
London streets IN short time The
bus is steerable from either end, and
when It is desired to proceed In the
reverse direction, it is only necessary
for the driver and conductor to
change places.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1913-08-08

An American editor advertises for
his missing hat: THE gentleman
who inadvertently took our new beav-
er aud left AIN inferior article In it's
stead, viii do US infinite kindness by
returning ours He shall receive our
warmest thanks and two apologies
an apology for the trouble we have
given him, and the apology for a hat
he has left us."-London Telegraph
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1913-08-08

The sIashed skirt has made it's an.
pearance in Lordsburg. and Don Ked-
zie, Of the Liberal, who is close OBJ
server of new fads and fashions. poJiti-
cal and otherwise. somewhat bemoans
the manner in which the slash, Is
worn in his home town; he says: .sTbe
slashed skirt has made its appearance
in Lordsburg, but the men complain
that the woarer is piker. The slash
is there all right, but instead of ex-
hibiting what was supposed to be be-
hind the slash, there appears to be a
big blue patch behind the slash. cover
ing everything. In Phoenix the chief
OF police has prohibited sIashed skirts
from appearing on the streets. The
Lordsburg rubber neck club has an
pealed to the chief of police to pro-
hibit the appearance on the street Of a
siashed skirt that has the slash cover.
eb with patch.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1913-08-08
chIokena Lack orInInaIltv.

Abby. the littlest girl of the family,
was seated at the breakfast table one
morning. AS usual eggs were served.
Either she was not hungry or she had
grown tired of the inevitable bill OF
fare, for very earnestly and soberly
she remarked: Il do wish hens would
ley something besides eggs"
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1913-08-08

A man slightly under the influence
OF liquor strolled into the art gallery,
wandered about ainllessly for a while
and stationed himself in front OF a
painting OF several mermaids half sub
merged in water, He regarded this
picture intently for perhaps half
hour Then he walked over to an at
tendant and said: Shay, ole fellow,
what time doesh tide go out, any
way?"
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1913-08-08

Today sl79, 900 Of the bonds of Sc
ries A. authorized by the constitution
to take up the debts of the territory OF
NeW Mexico valid and outstanding at
the time of the signing of the statehood
act, were issued w. q. Kelly Of Kelly
and Kelly of Kansas City took them for
clients of his. Santa F'e New Mex
ican.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1913-08-08
Certain Old School Ronkn.

The state board urges that all old
school books be sterllized and tells
how 1t can be done to the damage of
the bacteria, but not to the books. We
suppose It Is right. It is better that
children live healthfulIy than tlat SO
time honored an institution as the
combination school book and towel sur
vive. Toledo Blade.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1913-08-08
BanIshment Note.

A tested treatment that has been
found excellent for Kidding q house
Of beetles and cockroaches is made as
follows:-Procure half q pound OF
Indian meal and half a pound OF borax
and pound them we'll together until
they are well mixed. Place a handful
on paper in convenient places where
the beetles will soon find it.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1913-08-08
Marriage License Twelve Years Old.

Marriage License Twelve Years Old.
Judge Martin of the municipal
court married couple whose license
had been obtained twelve years ago.
Christopher c. Owens obtained IL
cense to marry Miss Emma Brandy
from County Clerk Philip Knopf on
August 13, 1900. 1--WE had a quarrel"
he told Judge Martin, "and we didn't
see each other for about eleven years.
Recently we patched up the trouble"
Chicago Tribune.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1913-08-08

] want to go a-camping and with the
campers stand, sandwich in my hand
! want to go fishing and with the fish
ers fsh-in fact ] want lot of things,
but what's the use to wish? San Mar.
cial Standard.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1913-08-08
Butter to the Rescue.

Many people who live at the ex-
pense Of others seek to mitigate the
bitterness of the bread of charity by
spreading 1t very thick with other
people's butter.-The Tattler.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1913-08-08
ELFEGO BACA,

Attorney and Councellorat Law,
ALBUQUERQUE. NEW MEA
Will be presentat all temrs of Court of
Bernalillo, Valencia, Socorro and Ser-
ra Counties.
Deal n good Gold, Silver and Coppe-
Mining Properties In New Mexico.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1913-08-08
InaenIous Excuse.

A teamster charged with overload
ing his horse was asked how heavy a
load he had on his van. About a
ton nc replied, but It was all light
etrsf ffin
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1913-08-08
Acquired information.

'Tn case you're asked" said the
fudge, take 1t from me that the last
letter of the alphabet is r." I've
learnt something today" remarked
the prisoner, gratefully.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1913-08-08

Developing the brain is said to make
weak bodies. If this istrue there should
be tremendous number of physically
perfect people. -Socorro Chieftain.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1913-08-08

Off ;s: Room 2b, Armijo Building
Cor. 3fd ST. and Railroad Ave. Practice
in toe Supreme Courts of New Mexico
aud Texas
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23
Forfeiture Notice

To Jules Jensen, administrator of the estate
 of Robert Thompson, deceased; the heirs
 and assigns of Robert phOmpson- and
 any other claimants to any interest in
 the claim known as Sleepy Kitten
 situated on Douglas Island:
 You are hereby notified that the under signed has expended during the year l9l2y one hundred dollars (S1l0OO) in labor and improvements on the sleepy Kitten" lode claim, situated on DOugl0s Island, in the Harris Mining District Alaska and recorded in the office of the recorder of the Juneau Recording District, in order to hold said lode claim under the provisions of Section 2S2l Of the Revised Statutes of the United States approved January 22, 1880, concerning annu- al labor upon mining claims, being the amount required to hold said lode claim for the period ending on the Slst day of Decem- Der, 1912. And if, within 90 days after the publication of this notice you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of such eX- peuditure, as co-owners, your interest m the said claim will become the property of the subscrib ber, who has made the required eN- penditure, by the terms of said section.
 JOSEPHINE c. VALENTINE,
 AdmX. estate of Frank A. Cook, deceased. First publication, July l6, 1913.
 Last publication, Oct 10 1915.
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23

Newspapers are current history or are supposed to be and people should never object Co having therein the stories of current events whether they are of absorbing interest or not Some times people prefer to read something about a local man doing something trivial than Go read about the events that mean the making of history at home and abroad. This is accounted for by the fact that people as a rule prefer the reading of nOVels or anec- dOtes to the reading of history sl- though there is DO question about the relative benefits acquired. Tastes al- ways differ about what is interesting or not and what is of the greatest inteFsst to one is passed over by another 60 not worth reading at al To try Go serve all tastes is the duty of news paper and even newspapers are forced sometimes to cater to the most trivial desires and to the most @lOcal" tastes Papers cannot always be blamed for this.-EX.
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23

All women students at the Univei- sity of Washington are required to take three hours of gymnasium training each week. As fsr as practicable, the work is adapted to individual require nents. For example, for certain stu dents a course in "resting" has been substituted. The women spend the hour lying on a couch so that their muscles are relaxed. This is regarded as equivalent in value to the work re- q0ired of She more robust women.
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23

WEDNESDAY. JULy g, 1913
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23
Be Liberal

'aThe best government in the world" is the proud boast of America, yet in many respects the United States has much to learn. The encouragement given to settlers by the land laws has been credited with the rapid settlement and development of the United States from Ohio to the Pacific. A new order of semi. conservative, stingy govern nent has held back for years the devel- Opment of Alaska. And the tight-wad attitude is still in force. Tbe Nome Nugget touches the point when it says:
 "The fact that the Russian wireless and wire telegraph system sends mes sages all over the Russian empire for 21S cents a word ought Co be brought to the notice of the United States gov ernment. The Russian system extends to ADadir, just across from Nome, x and a comparison of the two prices might be made and the government at Washington told about it with the hope that for once the Russian system might be studied with a view to improving the conditions.
 lowing to the great distance of Alas kan towns from the States mail is a very slow method of tFansacting busi ness and hundreds would probably use Che telegraph instead of letter mail if Che rate were more reasonable. Indeed it is hardly too much to expect that the profits of the Alaska system would be increased instead of the reverse if the telegraph were made available to sll sorts of purses.
 AThis is certainly one more matter that Alaskan public bodies might take up with advantage to the people"
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23

The bill providing for the creation of a territorial mining inspector allows 5000 for the office. The salary is s3,OOO per annum, the travel expense allowed is s4OOO, and the other CT penses are provided for with the sum of 5000 The original bill provided for two inspectors, but it was amended so that only one inspector will be em- ployed by the territory. William Ma loney, the inspector appointed by the governor, will act in conjunction with the federal inspector.
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23

The Sksgway Daily Alaskan bragg that the women of that town exeen in the art of making pies, and challenges the women of Douglas to enter a pie making contest. The editor of the Whitehorse Star jumps into the fray and names himself as a qualified judge. We call attention to the fact that the News man is the best judge Of pies in all Alaska, and none of these starved to death printers from across the line need apply.
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23

The question of doctor bills may be settled for good and all in the Nome courts where pr. j. J. Chambers, a local practitioner, delivered to Judge Schofeld little bottle of bunion med icine and immediately filed suit for S10O for medical fees.
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23
After Office

Henry RodeD, a member of the Alas ka senate, is expected to come to Nome this summer, The reason of his visit is said to be the desire to become ac- 0uainted with a view to running for delegate. This may not be SO, but some think it is. Roden recently threw down Wickersham when the democrats got into power and those who know the redoutable Henry have a sueaking Idea that he will run as a democratic can- dinate. Hang a party that aint in power anyway.-Nome Nugget.
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23
Clean Whitewash

Douglas won by score of 6 to O. It was the eighth game of the Douglas Juneau series, played last Sunday afternoon on the Juneau grounds. The Douglas team has annexed six of the eight games and is declared the cham pion ball team of Southeastern Alaska.
 Pittman pitched for Douglas and al lowed but three scattering hits. He helded his position perfectly and was given splendid support. Hunt, who became a benedict last week, got ner vous and the Douglas boys took ad- vantage of his condition and bumped the ball for eight safes.
 The game was remarkable for good, snappy ball, and sensational plays by Dahl, Malloy, Hurlbut and Mauseth.
 Score by innings: R II 10 Douglas. O Q % 3O3O-3 6 2 Juneau. %. % OOOO0 0OO-O 4
 Summary-Home run, Mauseth. Base on balls, by Hunt 4, Pittmau 8. Struck out, by Hunt 2, Pittman 6. Sacrifice hits, Wulzen, Welts, Mauseth. Left on bases, Douglas 6, Juneau 9. Double plays, Johnson to Wood, Hurlbut (un- assisted). Passed ball, Stanley. Hit by pitcher, by Hunt ], Pittman l. Um- pires, Mcintyre and Barrager.
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23

The United States government through the secretary of commerce, has some fox islands in Alaska to rent at not less than s2OO per island for five yeans. These islands are not really fox islands, but they are good for nothing else and the government thinks they might be just right for the fox busi-
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23
The Douglas Hotel

Never in the history of the town was the need of a first class hotel SO ap- parent. Many people who arrive on Douglas Island are driven to seek shel- ter in private homes because of the lack of hotel accommodations. The Douglas Hotel company, organized on a fair and equitable basis, lacks capi- tai to carry out it's plans. It certainly appears that Douglas citizens should endeavor to push forward a plan to build a hotel, if only of modest propor- tions, and laying aside past prejudices, work for the common good.
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23
Notice

All dogs found running at large without 8 license after July 18th will be promptly executed.
 M-J. OCONNoR, Mayor.
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23
Notice of Settlement of Final
 Account

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that John H.: Warmanen, administrators of the estate Of II. l. Clever, deceased has filed his final acc count for settlement in the United States Commissioners Court in Probate at Jn- neau, Alaska, and that said Court has made an order setting Saturday, the 30th day of August 1918. at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, as the time for hearing the same. All persons having any objections to said final account or its settlement or anything to say why the same should not be approved, are hereby admouished to be and appear in said Court at the said time and place to make their objections as provided by law.
 Dated June 28rd, t9tS ..
 JOHN H. WARMANEN,
 Administrator of the Estate of H.I, Clever deceased. j25jy2S
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23

Statement of the Ownership, Management, etc., of The Douglas Island News. published weekly, at Douglas, Alaska, required by the Act of August 24, 1912.
 Editor. Managing Editor, Business Mana ger and Publisher, Chas. A. Hopp, Douglas, Alaska
 Owner, Chas. A. Hopp. Douglas, Alaska.
 CHAs. A. HoPP. Sworn to and subscribed before me the 9th dav of July. 1919. JOHN HENSON, TsvAIl Notary Public, Douglas. (Aiy commission expires May 10, l9l6).
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-02-07
BADGER FIGHT.

One Of the homesteaders from
west Of town was in the office
this week and informed US that
he had captured one Of the larg-
est badgers ever seen in captiv-
ity in this section. Local pro-
moters who are always ready to
show their sporting blood, urged
him to bring the animal to town
and agreed to match J. w.
Grants ferocious bull TERROR a.
gainst him in a tWenty-minute
battle. The event is scheduled
for the afternoon Of February
21st. 1t is said that a bet Of $50
was made on the outcome of the
event.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-02-07
SCHOOL NOTES

The pupils neither absent or
tardy for the month ending jan
uary 25th are:-
Alice Ferguson, Pearl Lane,
Alta Gundlach, Flossie Speelman,
Esther Dunheim, Raymond Yale,
Iva Lane, Bruce Mefford, Bay
Hall, Arlie Gundlach and Opal
Lane.
Louie Harrington from Sykes
was enrolled in the second grade
No-I~-
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-02-07
LOCAL NEWS.

"Whoop-'em-up Skookum''was
a visitor in town this week.
blind Sam" Smith arrived
from Miles City last evening.
Jack Anderson was a visitor
in town the fore part of the
week.
Business along all lines has
been rather dull in town the past
few days on account of the ex-
tremely disagreable weather.
There is so much moisture and
water in the ground that it will
almost be a case of "compus-
ancy' to construct canals to run
the water off.
Fred Yates is handling the
reins on the Baker stage line
these days, Mr.. Mefford. the reg
ular driver has frozen off his
mustache- anyhow it is gone
somewhere.
am now located in my new
barber shop adjoining the Ekala-
ka Meat Market where | will be
glad to meet my many friends.
Within q short time | will open
up a suitorioum where you may
get Your clothes pressed and
cleaned at moderate prices.
Call and see me.-A. E. Antrim.
Elsewhere in this issue you
viii find q part Of the list of
prizes that are going be to given
away at the Masquerade ball on
the 21st. The local merchants
we'll know the cause for which
this event is to be given and are
boosting the event by the offer
ing Of these prizes.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-02-07

MASK i;.tI.t.,
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-02-07

MASK BALL, FEB. ~
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-23
TAFT SINGS SWAN
SONG At BANQUET.
Saws His Farewell to Members Of
Clover Club.
PRESENT AT THREE DINNERS
President Warmly Compliments DEM
ocratic Party on Its Victory and
Glories Over Defeat Of
Prosressives. :.

Philadelphia, Jan. 20.-President
William Howard Taft who, with six
teen "standpat" United States sena-
tors, was the guest of honor at the
thirty-first annual Glover club ban
quiet here on Friday evening sang a
good -hlmcred 'swan-song" and asked
for cooperation with President-elect
Wilson from every American.
In saying farewell to his former
greatness the president said: Il am
now thoroughly resigned from the
presidency, not so much from my own
choice, but from the choice and vote
of the people"
But | want to remind you that IL
the Republican party did go down to
defeat they did so preventing a
greater calamity-the victory OF the
so-called Progressive party"
President Taft and his party. which
included Postmaster General Hitch
cock and Uncle Joe Cannon, arrived
in Philadelphia at six o'clock and
went directly to the Bellevue STRAIT
ford hotel. where he attended the
Glover club banquet and also dropped
in on the dinner OF the Poor Richard
and City Medical clubs held in the
same building.
After his speech at the Glover club
the president addressed the Medical
club and later the Poor Richard club
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-23
EKERK's ELECTION
HALTED BY COURT
ATTEMPT TO REMOVE DEPOSED
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
BY FORCE FAILS.
DOORS ARE BATTERED DOWN
William Essman, Superintendent OF
PubHc Property Leads Force of
Capitol Police in Effort to Route
Ekern from Barricaded Office.

Madison An attempr 10 torctbly
eject II. L. Ekern from the Insurance
commissioner office was stopped by
temporary Injunction issued by
judge E Ray Stevens Of the Circuit
court after a door had been broken
in by Supt of Public Property II. l..
Essman and force Of capitol po-
lice
Ever since the removal Of Mr..
Gkcrn As insurance commissioner and
the appointment of l.. A. Anderson
in his place by Gov NcGovern, the
former has remained cooped in his
private Office with one door barri-
caded and the other fast locked
M Anderson having filed his bond
nnd complied with al. the require
ments, Gov. McGoyeru ordered Supt.
Essman to induCt Mr. Anderson into
his office and remove Mr. Ekern, for
chilly If necessary, but 10 eject him.
the latter refusing to yaCate the Of
fee. Supt Essman called in five capt
soi police and led an attack on the in
aer Office. where Ekern had sought
refuge and barricaded the door with
desks and chairs The glass panels
In the door were smashed and Supt.
Essman's hand was cut in the fracas.
breaking through the barricade, he
WAS about to seize Mr. Ekern when
san undersheriff arrived Oh the scene
With an injunction
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-23
WHERE WE FIND EMERALDS
Famous Muzo Mlneo In the Republic
of Colombia Produce Fineat
Gems.

The finest emeralds are found In
the Republic of Colombia. at the ia
nous Muzo mines in the department
Of Boyaca, seventy miles north by
west of Bogota. which have been
worked since 1868. The Spaniards
mined there in the middle of the six
teentn century, but withdrew after
u time, owing to continual fighting
with the Indians; with the result that
for awhile the locality Of the mines
was unknown. They are now worked
by an English company, in partner.
ship with the government. The emer-
aids at Muzo occur in calcite veins
running through black carboniferous
limestone in all directions and at all
angles. Often the limestone Is GOV.
cred with earth. in which bushes and
trees are growing; this has to be
cleared before prospecting is possible.
When calcite veins have been located,
the side Of the hill is dug away In
banks" usually by Indians. whose
chief tool Is a steel bar forged to a
point at one end The pieces OF cal
cite vein are examined specifically
for emeralds, and are then set aside
for conveyance to the sorting.shed,
where a detailed examination Is made,
and the emeralds are divided into If
teen grades according to color. trans
parency, size, freedom from flaws. and
SO on
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-01-23
A GOOD BREAKFAST.
Some Persons Never Know What Il
Means.

A good breakfast, good appetite
and good digestion mean everything
to the man, woman or child who has
anything to do, and wants to get
good start toward doing 1t.
A Mo. man tells OF his wife's good
breakfast and also supper, made out
of Grape-Nuts and cream. He says:
II should like to tell you how much
good Grape-Nuts has done for my wife.
After being In poor health for the last
IS years, during part Of the time
scarcely anything would stay on her
stomach long enough to nourish her,
finally at the suggestion Of friend
she tried Grape-Nuts.
Now, after about four weeks on
this delicious and nutritious food she
has picked up most wonderfully and
seems as well as anyone can be.
Every morning she makes a good
breakfast on Grape-Nuts eaten Just as
It comes from the package with cream
or milk added; and then again the
same at supper and the change in her
is wonderful.
I'VE can't speak too highly OF
Grape-Nuts as food after our re-
markable experience" Name given
by Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich
Read the little book. THE Road to
Wenville," in pkgs. There's Rea
SON"
Ever read the above ietters A new
one nDprrrs from time to time. They
az g"aaiue. true, and full OF human
interest. Adv.