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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-18
JEANIE BRINGS DETAILS OF
SFATT[f'S NORTHERN FLEET.
Many Are Now in the Alaskan PortSanta Ana Catches
Fire-Others Have Adventures in the Treaeherous
Waters of the North.

arrived at Nome May Y, Albion June l,
Cleveland June B.
on the last named date the Jeanie start
ed for Seattle A short distance from
Nome Capt Mason spoke the Aloha She
was then OF Nunivak island and reported
all we'll She was probably the next
vessel to arrive at Nome.
SCHOONER MCPHERSON SIGHTED.
The next vessel sighted was the Seattle
schooner Mcpherson. All on board Were
well. and she probably reached Nome June
6. The Roanoke and San Pedro were at
Dutch harhor and preparing to leave for
Nome. The San Bias and st. Paul left
Dutch harbor for Nome Just before Capt
Mason started for Seattle.
Much of our news regarding the fleet
is at secondhand" said Capt Mason
when we reached Nome they were glad
TO see us. No work had been done since
last fail, but the people were all In
good spirits. The health Of the camp
was excellent My crew nearly all de-
serted me on arriving at Nome. and |
was compelled to pick UP new one as
best l could
We took the outside passage going mp.
Nothing of Importance happened from
Cape Fiattery "a Uyak bay. where we ar
rived May 3. There We took water and
coal for the best part OF two days. On
from Uyak bay and proceeded straight for
Nome, with the full intention OF get
ting there as soon as possible We passed
through Umiak pass and had one Of the
most beautiful trips I have ever enjoyed
In Alaska waters. on May y and i3
we had continuous gale from the north
west, with short and ch0ppy sea, and
that evening we had to close No ali win
dows and batten up the matches.
ENCOUNTERS FIELDS OF ICE
On May is the Jsanle came In con-
TACT with large broken fields Of Ice The
steamer worked through this easily. and
at . p. m. / headed her to the northeast.
TO the westward the ice looked solid.
ran eighteen miles and came 20 open
wafer with a few scattering foes. ON
May iS We went steaming through th.,
ice most Of the day. There wa. a very
heavy ice pack IA places. and We made
nut slow progress. We pushed The boat
for all She would stand. but az c.41 %.
M. had 10 stop. as the icc was 80 solid
there was no chance 20 move further.
Al clock on the morning of May
70 we started ahead anc worked ten
miles To the north bur found the i~s
again solid ON the following dav We
driftca southeast ihree-quarters of a
mile an hour, with loo on aI sides of
us- Al uoau May p We we're closed In
with no chance 20 move. Although ! say
tt was impossible 90 move. me- ore knows
Uhat changes may take place IN Jew
hours. saw that tho ire was break
ms up, and said 10 the passengers that
in nay Judgment IN few hours We
would hc $40 Nome They seemed perfect-
ly satisfied with mv statement sent
man 'a the masthead 60 make a re-
port on tho ire fie returned ln few
moments ana eaia f. looked favorable
from aI finis, especially from tho
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-18

To Cape Nome and return in forty
seven days is the record made by the
steamer jeanne. Capt Philip ii. Mason.
o'clock last night. The Jeanie was the
first vessel to reach Nome through the
ice OF Befing sea this year. was the first
vessel to leave that port, and. in point
of distance and time, is the first to make
her home port.
The Jeanne sailed from Seattle for Cape
Nome May 9 with sixty-six passengers
and 6o tons of miscellaneous freight
She made stop at Uyak bay for water
and proceeded on her way May II. pas
sage through the ice fields was cleverely
located and the steamer brought to off
the beach at Nome May 23.
HEATS THE ALPHA.
The steamer Alpha sailed for Nome
about the middle OF April but was over
hauled by the Jeaue before reaching
Dutch Harhor. The Alpha followed the
Jeanie's course through the Ice and ar
rived at Nome May 2s. three days behind
the Seattle pathfinder.
The Jeanle brought down no gold from
Nome. except such as may be in tho
possession OF her passengers. These ad-
mitted having gold with them, but were
reticent as to the amounts All spoke
enthusiastically Of the conditions in and
prospects Of the camps.
important news of the northern feet
was brought down. Capt Mason having
secured particular information. SO far as
possible. Of the whereabouts OF every YES
sci that Is bound for tho port OF Nome.
There have been some accidents and dam
age to vessels and cargoes. but SO far as
known no loss Of iife.
JEANiE AGAIN LEADS.
Coming back from Meme there was an
other test az speed between the Jeanie
and the Alpha As on the north-bound
voyage, the Alpha took the lead coming
south. sailing from Nome May 0 Four
days lator. on June s. the Jeanne started.
The Alpha Tied up AZ Vancouver. Il. C..
at O'Clock yesterday afternoon. the
Jeanla made fast az Seattle SIX hours
later.
At O'Clock yesterday morning the Ma
rine Exchange reported the Jeanne from
Neah bay. and al 3 O'Clock last evening
Austin Claiborne local agent of the Pa
ciac Steam Whaling Company. owners
of the vessel. received a telegram from
Fort Tosnsend stating that his ship had
PASSED that port ou her way up 'he
sound Hy le.o 8 small crowd hod Eath-
pred en- the Arlington dock 90 await tina
arrival ~ The first hoat from Capo Nome.
Tho crowd gradually Increased apd when
che leanies NKhts We're az last sighted
-vrr the placid waters - The hAstdr sew
cral hanared peap!e had gathered tu give
hcr welcome.
o<tY FEM P,SsE>.rRs
A.. ,n. 's..,,-,c- tsai.f ia g.. ,se t.,.t
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49,, +r,t ne- 4e-k. n.-.. r.. ,e-,,s..t q
...... .....l--,rs r..r Ms -.- -..s t...
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hau~ka Mhmo mfHM r@hpo The A
bhha& ~
wnh k m sci h glory mf Nome 5M ut hh ~
N mWa te dRyAy AMh at la
hMN yesterday
RBUmA A from @GdB sys conditions nd dppd mweMam an of
Hm myH Hxap h. h
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and that of the arrival OF the Alpha WITH
red letter edition of the paper II WAS
Il great day and Capt. Baekhoi,E says no
other vessel was ever SO heartily wei.
coined anywhere. They were treated
royalty.
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noou Al FORT CLARENCE.

SoalaGed % Page Two,
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ON 0 eve--Tk 0 W
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15
TAKEN UP.

STRAYED-Bay mare. g years old. with
Reward. 76-3tx
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MISCELLANEOUS
LEGAL

~~~~~~-~-~-~~-~~~~-~- ~--~~-~~~~~-~~~-~~~~~~~N-
PROPOSALS for construction OF brick
school building. Department of the In
terror. office Of Indian Affairs Washing
ton. February g, 1870.
Sealed proposals, indorsed. Proposals
for SchooI Building" Niowa and Com
anche Agency. Q. T.. and addressed 10
the Commissioned Of Indian Affairs,
washington. =. -. VIII be received at
this Office until o'clock ?. n. Of SaJur-
dav March 10 1880. for furnishing and de-
}ivprinc the necessary materials and labor
REQUIRED in the construction and compile
ton at the Riverside Boarding School.
Ki7v-g and Comanche Agency, O. T.. %
one brick scaool building. iu strict &c
c3rdance with plans. Specifications and IL
structions TO bidders. which may be ex-
arnined AT this Office, the L 5. Indian
Warehouse, - Johnson St. Chicago. H.;
the Builders and Traders Exchange. II
Omaha. Neb.; the Oklahoma state CAPT.
tai. IF Guthrie. O T; the Traveller, %
Arkansas City, Kansas; the EaEle. q
Wichita. Kansas. and the journal. Of
Kansas City. No.
For any Information. apply e this
office or the L. :. Indian Agent. t<l6wa
and Comanche Agency, Q. T
". A JONES. Commissioners.
s6-d eN. Sun-iSt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15
FLORIDA.
A Superior Through Sleeping Car
Line Between St Louis
and jacksonville.

Commencing December 2sta, thu Louis
vile Air Line has established TIE great
Through Steering Car Route - Florida
Through sleeping cas- arranged 20 leave
St Louis SIS 2. n. daily. passing Louis
vile : n Lexington lt-aS a n res n
ing ChsttsnooEa SIS 2. "a. Atlanta u 81
p n @-d Jacksonville $50 A. n gsecoa5
morning. 5tup-overs allowed This
rcute is through .aEgs cittss and Interest
fl.z, country and. wh-le rev through
s,eepirz car route. Is ever most superior
ard weli-esfa bllshsd ii2ss az rafEay TIE
schedules are fast and most cplveEtent
This line $50 affords Pzssenze-s tcr
Florida trip via AS1sViils. y C. the
greatest American sts-year-aruaz1d resort
Correspondence 50 1cited sEl9 inf1FFuz-
ton prcuptsy furnished 2 a CAMP
BELL. General Passenger AEeas- -
Lglzls Nc
This Is also the best Ire 20 p0izts Il
Kentucky. Tennessee. Georgia s-E SortA
z1d South Carolina
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15

This large four-story building - al
mirably fitted and furnished for the care
Of the sick. No loathsome or contagious
diseases admitted, but all other diseases
that are usually treated at hospitals ara
successfully treated here, including Wbis-
key. Cocaine and Morphine Habits, abso-
htely guaranteed, Women, married or
single. can find a safe retreat here dur
Ing confinement, and a home in every
case found for the child if required.
home for the poor and rich alike, as all
operations and medical treatment are
free, and the only charge that is made Is
the ordinary hospital fee, which is just
enough to pay the running expenses OF
the institution. The best OF references
given when required. Write for circular
to the Martha Washington Home"
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Hartford Investment Go.

SEDGWICK BLOCK.
us East First Street
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

FOR SALE OR RENT-131 " Topeka
avenue; part cash; easy terms on the
balance. Possession given March 1st
Inquire at above number, or 1345 n. To-
peka avenue. 76-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15

FOR RENT-Furnished room, second floor
Metropole building. n. ]. Waterbury.
77-3tX
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15

FOR RENT-Elegantly furnished front
room, Sc; or a suite of three for So
927 n. Main. 74-2tx
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15
FOR RENT-HOIrSEs

FOR SALE-Best residence site on North
Topeka avenue, $500 per lot. Inquire
Dyer & Davis, attorneys. 71-12t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15

FOR RENT-Three-room house, located
lie W. Waterman. Call at Henry Bolte
Furniture Co. 7I-3t
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FOR RENT-RCOMS.
~N0~~-~--N~~~--~~-~~-----
FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front
room. with board in private family:
gentlemen preferred. li& +. Douglas
avenue. tS-thu-sat-sUu-SUx
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FOR SALE-1349 n. Topeka avenue; mod
ern, 7-room house: some cash; easy
terms on the balance. Inquire at the
above number. 76-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15

FOR RENT-Store room, No. SIS n. Main;
can be used for residence. Inquire at
room H. IA N Main. Tiff
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15

FOR RENTAL elegant 7-room house,
good repair plenty Of fruit and shade,
No. All Wabash avenue. f. H. Robins,
Wichita Commercial College. 7S-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15

FOR RENT-Good 7-room house, small
barn and city water. Barnes & New
comb Music House. 67-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15
The qu1ita nailu gaoIe Thursday oino February 900
CLASSIFIED
WANTS

FOR RENT-Four unfurnished rooms,
centrally located, in good house on sec
ond floor; modern improvements; first
class board next door. For information
call at 3o6 Sedgwick block. 76-6t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15
FnR sALE-REAI. ESTATE


FOR SALE-A well-improveG Arkansas
valley farm. Inquire of w NJ or Ed
W. Stout, executors, Udall, Kan.
72-Stx
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FOR RENT-Two unfurnished rooms, at
81 n. Topeka avenue. 75-etx
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PERSONAL.
.NN000NA0&.

CS-1o0-Io-o-COoO-O-0~0-OOO
PERSONAL-AIidwif Graduate of I'm
perial College, Cologne Germany. Ir-
Irregularities successfully treated. Month
~ Regulator cannot fail. Ladies board
ed before and during confinement
Ladies in trouble. cal or write 33S
y. Water street. Wichita. 76-6tX
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15

SURETY BONDS-Bonds furnished Tor
all positions Of trust, at reasonable
rates on short notice. by the American
Surety Co. Don't ask friends to so on
your bond. Q. =. Boyle. Agent Rooms,
] and 2, Biting Block. H-t
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-O~N0~N~~o~~O~O~~~ON~N~-~-
HOUSES FOR RENT-By Anchor Trust
Co.: 144 n. Waco, rooms. modern,
good barn, large lawn, fenced, shade.
7S-thu-sun-tu-tf
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]. II. EORDYcE, n. D..

LAWYERS.
o~~~o.No0o~-o-ooNo~o o~oO0N~~NN~oN~~>~0N1N>
ADAMS & ADAMS,
Attorneys at Law.
Eagle Block Wichita.
J. A. BRUBACHER,
Attorney at Law.
I'll North Main Street, Wichita.
OTTO G. ECKsTEIN,
Attorney at Law.
Ill S. Main Street, Kos Harris Building
HUFFMAN & HARVEY,
Attorneys at Law.
Rooms 4, s. g. Kansas National Bank
Building, wichita
STANLEY, VERMILLION & EVANS.
Attorneys at Law.
119 East Douglas Avenue Wichita.
A. j. MYATT,
Attorney at Law.
209 North Main Street, Wichita.
THOMAS C. WILSON,
Attorney at Law.
PSI North Main Street. Telephone 1885,
E. L. FOULKE,
Attorney at Law.
Ia N. Main Street, Wichita, Kan.
Title and Commercial Law
T. B. WALL,
Attorney at Law.
50-5O5 Sedgwick Block, Wichita.
GEO. H. ALEXANDER,
Attorney at Law.
En1 SnS oI,a1a orc
Earl Blake. w. A. Ayres.
BLAKE & AYRES.
Lawyers.
He-218 North Main. Wichita. Kan.
S. w. SHATTUCK, JR.,
Attorney at Law.
Rooms 500 and SOP Sedgwick Block.
DYER & DAVIS,
Attorneys at Law.
20s North Main Street
HARRY T. DEDRICK,
Attorney at Law.
Rooms 80 and SO, Zimmerly Building.
P. A. ROHRBAUGH.
Attorney at Law.
135 N. Market St, Room 20.
BROWN & BROWN,
Attorneys at Law.
Rooms and 9, Kansas National Bank
Building, corner Main and Douglas.
c. V. FERGUSON,
Attorney at Law.
101 East Douglas Avenue.
SAMUEL NJ. SARGENT,
Attorney at Law.
Rooms 1922, Biting Block.
THORNTON W. SARGENT,
Attorney at Law.
4OO-402 Sedgwick Block.
Notary Public.
T. A SULLIVAN,
Attorney al Law.
Rooms 4oO-4o2 Sedgwick Blk, Wichita, KS
VOCALIST
MISS MABEL c. LARIMER,
TEACHER OF SINGING.
Studio 514 Sedgwick building.
MISS IRENE c. LEEPER.
TEACHER OF PIANO.
c.-5;o. 19ot ~ NFa-La+ or
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FRANK o. DAVIDSON

fire, Tornad5 ard Lffs Insurance.
Lzla street embraces . Az1s1I
bank PAca- 2s
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TAKEN UP-Bay horse; owner can have
same by paying for advertising and
feed. Call 1910 y. Market street 7S-3t
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F.F. PARSONS,
Contractor and Builder,

rssIraaiss fa~alshaE o. az rassss q
ks.falrrs. estaer 81 Gag o. rgst~F Ja5
wg-k q TIE c5tT EiFE1 carfa. stfsats r.
fArEaa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15
FINANCIAL.

FOR RENT-A few good houses. Hills
& Kinkead, AS y. Market.
h-2I 10 7-2N
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15

UNLIMITED FUNDS to loan on choice
farm property in Kansas and Oklahoma.
54-55-55-57 Zimmerly block. Whine &
Whine. I04-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15

FOR RENT-Several modern houses, well
located. c. L. Davidson, Kansas Ma
tional bank. 69-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-15

FOR RENT-Six-room cottage. Inquire
Koher Millinery Co., 1877 n. Main street.
7S-tf
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WANTED-To make farm loans on Kan
sas and Oklahoma properties. d-55-56-S7
Zimmerly block, Wichita Kan. Whine
& Whine. 14-I
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FOR SALE, HOMES

we can sell you a nice home. Size to
$40 down. balance monthly, 70 rooms,
various locations.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-27
EIoitY T'oitY.

Selden in his Table Talk" writes:
In Queen Elizabeth's time gravity
and state We're kept up. In KING
James time things were pretty we'll.
But in King Charles time there has
been nothing bu. French more anu
the cushion dance. omnium gather
nm, folly polly, hoite cometolte
This phrase in modern French ID
haut CONNIE toit.
The late DR. Brewer, IL his bic
tionary of Phrase and Fable, says:
'The most probable derivation !.
know is this: What we call 'seesaW
used to be called hoity toby, holty
being connected With holt tto reap
up, our 'l1gh, height and foIIy
being t other holt ii. e., FIRST oHo
side hoits. then the other side. =
Notes and Queries.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-27


What is Il poet2 To whom does
he address hinaselfs And what Ian
guage il to be expected from him2
He is a man speaking to inen-a
man, 1t Is true, endowed with more
lively senslbilty, more enthusiasm
ana tenderness, VINO has q greater
knowledge Ct human nature and
more PlthelslVe soul than are
supposed 10 be common among man.
kind; man pleased With his own
passions ard Volitions, and who re-
loleea more than other men IN the
spirit OF lie ,hi.t Is in him; delight
ing to Gontemplate similar vollllons
and Passions, as manifested III the
goln9s on OF the universe and habit
ually impelied to create them where
he does not find them. 70 these
qualities he has added disposition
to be AFFECTED more thun 0.aer men
by absent things, as II they were
present; an ability of conjurine up
III himself passions Which are indeed
fa1 from beIns the same as those
produced By real events, yet (espe-
eiaily III those parts of the general
sympathy which are pleasing ana
delig Ls.al) to more n.irly resemble
the passions produced by real events
than ;,L5 thing which, from the mo-
tons OF their own MINDS merely,
other men ale acc ustonIed TO feel III
/ themselves: " hence. ana from prac-
tiee, LIE h;.3 acquired Il greater read
mess and power III expl essing what
he thinks and teois, and especially
those thoughts AID feelings which,
by his own choice or from the
him Nlthout Immediate external ex-
element
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-27
Chances.

Perhaps the short, hasty gazes
cast up any day in the midst of bust
ness in dense city at the heavens
or at bit of tree seen amid build
ings have in them more of intense
appreciation of the beauties of na.
ture than all that has been felt by
an equal humber of sightseers en-
ioying large opportunities of sight
seeing. iAe :. prayer offered up in
everyday lite, t..ese short, fond
gazes al nature have something in
Conee., G44atiful III them. =
New vi. .&#er
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-27
ORDER or HiBERNlANs.
A word About the Organization and,
Principles of This Influential Scaiety. &

Word About@the Organization and
Principles of This Influential Scaiety.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians ia
distinctly Irish Catholic in its organiza. 4
tion, benevolent III it's character, but its
prime object Is to arouse the spirit, ele-
waite the character and unity the Irish
race into one common bond OF brother,
hood. The motto of the society 10
Friendship, Unity and Christian Char
ity'' = attributes that appeal to the
noblest and most generous impulses in
the human heart. Iriendship-in re-
garding each other as members Of one
family; TO extend all necessary support
and prot ection in sickness aud DISTRESS,
to be animated by u fervent purpose of
mutual sslstance and forbearance.
adoring at the same altar, and holding
sacred the same holy tradition CT moth-
erland Unity--to be true and united
TO each other and assist in promoting
each other S welfare and rejoice in each
either $ prosperity While influenced by
this principle, deceit OF hypocrisy is un
Known and proves what blessing it is
for brothers to dwell together in unity.
Christian charity--hy bearing with each
other weaknesses; aiding 10y wise
counsel distressed or erring brothers
by relieving their distress and soothing
their Affections.
With these cardinal princille em-
hlazoned upon its banner the order Is
propaaating its benevolent and patriotic
influence with such enect that III every
CITY and town of Importance from the
Atlantic to the Pacific may be found
fiourishing divisions OF the order, united
in common purpose and bounu to-
gether in the same fraternal ties, II ak
ing IN all 100, 600 members III the Unit
cd s5tates, and such are the teachings ill.,
Cucated into the members That from
this number are gathered the leaders
and projectors Of every other organlza-
ton " hose object is the amelioration Of
the condition of Irish kindred III the old
land or the differentiation OF the race
ian tin
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-27
After al.

No." Mrs, Durkley, who had
just returned from her afternoon
card club, is quoted by the Cleve-
land Leader as saying, lit ISM the
prize l care for at all. AS far as
that's concerned, l would be Just as
eager to play If there were no
prizes Indeed when our club was
formed suggested that we adopt a
rule to limit the prices of our prizes
to dollar apiece. l like to win
merely for the satisfaction of it"
However," Mr.. Durkley replied,
you say that you actually caught
Mrs. Hawkins cheating"
Yes Mrs. Du1kley exclaimed,
becoming visibly excited, mot only
once, but twicel And she's had
four prizes before this one. If she
had played fair, I'd have won it. |
was only two points below her as it
was. I'm going to expose her. |
shall tell every lady in the club just
what saw her do. !"
"Oh, well" her husband said.
las long as you didn't care for the
prize, what's the use creating
troub"-
But, Mrs. Durkley interrupted,
lit was the best one we've had this
winter. priced them the other
day myself, and l know it didn',
cost a cent less than $3.50! |
wouldn't have cared if it had been
like some of the foolish worthless
thinoe pai4,a ha1 -
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-01-27

Would Take Nothing.

Mrs. Green (wl.o thinks of hiring)
But is the girl honests Can she
be trustedi
MIS- Brown (the girls former
mistress)-You need not be- III the
least alarmed. She is perfectly.
honest. All the time she was With
me | never knew her to takes thing
not even my advice as to how
things should be done.-Boston
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