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The times., 1901-04-07
Sons mud Dnua ahfera of Maine

The Society Of the SonS and Daughters
of Maine held it's reguhr meeting last
night The entertahmsnt consisted of
songs and readings, composed by Maine
authors. and rendered by Maine mem
bers, as follows: Song. Rock Me to
Sleep. Mother" Mrs. c. b. Keene; recita-
tion. Mrs. A S, Perham; recitation, Mrs.
T. p. Cleaves; talk by Mrs. Cutter, on
Pioneer Life in Maine Maine, "reminiscences
nov Perham and f. v De Coster Dur
ing the past week Ex-Governor Perham
was the recipient of a token of friendship
on his eighty-second birthday by num-
he took occasion at the meeting last night
to express his thanks.
The times., 1901-04-07
A REFUSAL TO PLAY YALE.
Cut by Boston for Meeting an Ameri-
ean League Nine.

NORFOLK, Va, April s.-The Boston
team sprung surprise on the Yale men
here today, and at the same time estab-
Iished precedent that some OF the other
clubs Of the National League may decide
TO follow.
Yale was booked to meet Selee's men,
but the latter declared the game of. say
ing that President SOden had wired him
not to play with the New Haven team,
as they had played a game on Friday with
the Baltimore team of the American
League, an organization entirely outside
the National League.
Manager Eliason, of the Yale team, and
Manager Seiee had talk, in which the
latter explained things, but nothing came
of the talk, and there was no game. Both
teams seem to regret the occurrence. but
there is no bad feeling about the matter.
The times., 1901-04-07
ExoNERATED BY A JURY.
Woman Who Killed Man in self
Defence Acquitted.

COLUMBIA, s. c., April 6-In Chester
today Mary Archer. young quadroon of
prepOssessing appearance, was tried for
the murder of Stephen Lewis. The woman
has borne a good character and after she
told her story it required only a few min
utes for the jury to find a verdict of not
guilty
She had been haraSSed by the imp0r-
tunities of Lewis. She had scorned his
offers and advances. One evening when
she WAS alone, he had in a jealous rage
rushed into her house and attempted to
assault her.
a big table knife was at hand. She
seized ii and drove it through his heart
The times., 1901-04-07
DEATH OF MRS. W. B. BROWN.
Wife of Treasury EInploye sue
cunhs 20 a Prntrncted IIiness

Mrs. Christabelle.s e. Brown. wife Of
William B. Brown, of thf Internal Reye-
nue. Bureau, died Yesterday morning at
the home Of her daughtsr, Mrs Weston
Flint 1913 X Street noAhwest after u
protracted illness. The 9Ineral will take
place from the residence Monday after
noon at O'Clock. The Ray. Teunis Ham
lin. of the Church of the Covenant will
officiate The intermeGq which will be
private, will be at Airing DON. Mrs Brown
had lived in Washhgto2 since the close
Of the civil war. She glme from Ohio
with her husband4s Shs is survived by
Mr. Brown and two chflhren. Mrs. Flint
and Mrs Andrew Sabin of Gordon city,
Kan. Both were ~ their mothers bed
side when she died
The times., 1901-04-07
GOOD FOR RHEUMATISM.

'Tast fall | was taken with very severe at
tack of muscular rheumatism which caused me
nresrriptions and rheumatic cures decided to use
Chamberiain's Pain Balm, which l had seen ad-
vertIsed in the South Jerseyman.' After two
and After using one bottle was completely cured"
saIIia Harris. Salem. n. ]. For sale by Henry
Evans wholesale and retail. and all druggists.
The times., 1901-04-07
TRIED TO BURN HIS WIFE.
The Mad Act of Drunken Husband
in Paterson y. j.

PATERSON. n. J., April 6.-Patrick
Cunningham. of 90 Paterson Street, in a
drunken frenzy, tried to burn his wife to
death today. The woman had been out
washing at a neighbor's, and had come in
tired and worn out. She lay down on a
lounge in their scanuly furnished home.
Cunningham entered soon after. and,
finding that she was asleep crept to her
side and set fire to the fringe of the sofa
and then ran out of the house. Fortunate
ly the flames leaped UP where her bare
hand was living. and she awOke in pain be-
fore the fire got much of start. She was
able 20 beat out the flames.
While she was fighting the fire Cunning
ham returned and attacked her with
pair of scissors and tried 10 stab her to
death. The police arrived in time to save
her.
Sl25 to baltimore and Return via
u a
The times., 1901-04-07

buildings county 1914, ,105, and repairs
county, S6.3OS; buildings northeast, ST.
100, and repairs northeast, S2269 build
ings southeast, $l99io. and repairs south
east, $i,62l; buildings southwest, $6,6i5,
and repairs southwest, $76l; total build
ings, $6tl $50, and total repairs, SI3,i2i.
Commissioner Ross, who has charge of
the Police Department, announced yester-
day that there are comparatively few
names on the eligible list for appointment
on the force. Between now and July /
there are to be thirty-five new policemen
appointed and it is understood that there
are not at present enough names on the
list from which TO make these appoint
ments.
There are only two examinations to be
held between now and the end of the pres
ent fiscal year and applicants must have
their examinations then in order to be
considered in the batch of new appoint
mentS.
Proposals were received yesterday at
the District Building to furnish engine,
wheel, shaft etc, for the harbor boat
Vieilant The James Clark Company Of
Baltimore bid A.l25. W. ;. MOOTe'S Sons
of Alexandria bid 81 1885. and Forsberg K
Murray bid $26o6.
P. H. Larkin, Vice President Of the
Morris SmOlseieSS Furnace Company, has
called the attention of the Commissioners
to their product and have asked the privi-
lege of demonstrating its utility by equip
ping any boiler in the District Of Colum-
bit which the Commissioners may select
for the purpose.
it Is understood that in view of the
widespread impression that there is no
device which viii do away with coal
smoke absolutely, the Commissioners viii
give this company opportunity to do what
1t asks. especially as the experiment is 10
be conducted to a satisfactory conclusion
or otherwise without expense to the Dis
triCt.
The Inspector of Buildings has submit
ted to the Commissioners the proposal re-
ceived from J. NJ Dunn TO paint the roof
Of the Webb School Building for the sum
Of 800 and recommends that it be not ac-
cepted. The Inspector states that he has
conferred with the Superintendent Of
School Repairs and that the latter has
submitted "A statement that he can do the
painting for $50 and the Inspector recon-
mends that hc be authorized 10 do The
ID. hitting
The times., 1901-04-07

1t is now very generally conceded that there
is not another beer thai can equal Heurich'
in the three principal qualities OF a pure and
wholesome beverage. namely, age, purity, and
strength. Phone West "a, Arlington Bottling
Co. for a case OF MaeFzen, Senate or Lager.
The times., 1901-04-07

s1.25 to baltimore and Return via
Is. 4 d.
Saturday and Sunday April and 7.
The times., 1901-04-07

Black pebble cheviots fashionable
mespuns-handsome Nenetians in black,
blue tan. castor and red. Jackets in ev-
cry effect which is correct, and taffeta
silk lined-skirts with fiounces or the full
faring variety. Some of these are trim
med with gilt braid and have jackets fac
ed with Deau de sole.
The times., 1901-04-07

Skirts of black cheviot-
full fiaring-trimmed with
three bands of taffeta silk
splendid Innings and bindings
s. values.
The times., 1901-04-07

The finest broadcloths-the highest
grade Venetians-the best pebble cheviots
the best plain cheviotS-all shades, in
cluding the most wanted and blue and
black. All styles of jackets including the
Etons with vests. Plain and trimmed.
Taffeta sik-lined jackets. Most stylish
skirts.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20
TheLost Invitation
BY INA BREvooRT ROBERTS.

Lucilla and Tom stood at the out.
skirts of the town looking disconso-
lately off toward the frozen river,
where a skating carnival was in prog
ress. At least, Lucilla looked at the
river, but Toms gaze stopped at her
which was scarcely any wonder, for
Lucilla was very pretty. She was slen-
der and girlish-looking, with finely
chiseled features, a rose-leaf complex
ion and quantity of soft yellow hair.
1t was Tom who broke the silence.
DO you suppose" he asked, in hope
less sort of tone, that it would do any
good if l ignored this foolish quarrel
and went to your father like man
and asked him for you?"
Lucilla looked at him with horror.
stricken eyes. THAT would be the
most foolish thing you could d." she
said, emphatically. Father would or.
der you out of the house, and, worse
still, he would make me promise not
to speak to you again"
well, I won't run any risk of that,
was Toms decision. DO you think
there's the least chance of their max.
ing it up?" he added.
mo. I do not" Lucilla answered, 81
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20

nad hopess anti CHRISTMAS drew near.
Always as long as my father can re-
member the whole Lawton family has
eaten Christmas dinner together. No
matter how much unpleasantness or
pickering were in the air, all hard feel
'ings were put aside, and for that one
day, at least. we were united family"
weren't they good old times::'
sighed Tom. Zone year the dinner
took place in our house. the next in
yours. Do you remember the long,
snowy tables, the monster Turkeys,
and how impressed we used to be at the
imposing sight of all our august Tels-
tives in their best bibs and tucke1s?''
"1ndeed I do,"'> and Lucilla sighed
also. II did thiak that when Christ
mas day came that silly quarrel would
be forgotten. but when mother sent ~
1itations TO dinner to every member st
the family but your father and motlsr
and you, and learned a few, days
later that your mother had also sent
i4vitations, leaving US out, ! lost an
hope. Things will be worse than ever
after Christmas. for the people who &C.
cept your mothers invitations will be
in my mothers bad graces, and the
otheE:way round. Oh, DEAR" Lueilla
ended: despairtngly, why can't rela-
tives agree any better?'
'They're a jealous, baek-biting,
small-minded set,"> cried Tom, in
wrath, land after we're married, Lu.
ella, say we shake the whole lot, ex-
cept our fathers and mothers. It's the
only way we'll ever be able to keep
out of hot water" y.
THAT would never do" declared Lu.
ella, gently. I'VE should miss them
too much. In spite of their quarrels
they think the world of one another
Don't you remember how good they
were to Aunt Emmeline before she
died? She needed so much attention
and was so peevish and unreasona bic
that she could not keep a nurse. and
yet her relatives took turns at taking
care of her"
Tom gave short laugh. II guess
all families are alike" he said. well
1 wish they had deferred this affair
until after we were married; it would
not have mattered so much then"
NO." agreed Lucilla. II wonder why
that particular invitation. of all you
sent, should have been the one to 20
astray." AS she spoke the girl turned
to 60.
Tom turned also, AND the pair start
ed in the direction of the town, whose
spires and white cupolas were visible
through the bare branches of the
trees.
"Tom," said Lucilla. turning sud
denly to look at her lover, ARE you
sure that invitation was mailed?"
'Lucilla," replied Tom, solemnly, 81
dropped it in the post office myself
And that reminds me, I'm due at a
meeting this afternoon 10 discuss the
advisab ility of putting up new town
hall, but I can't say that I'm wildly
enthusiastic one way or the other. II
l had home here with you in it !
could take lot of interest in the town
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20
THE BACHELORS CHRISTMAS.

He stretches and yawns and rubs at his
Poor old bachelor!
No loved ones troop In to implore him to
rise.
Poor old bachelor!
The room is in order, his trousers are where
He hung them last night. on the back Of
the chair.
And the change that he left In his pockets
is there
Poor old bachelor!
No fires TO start and no furnace to shake.
No loved ones around to spend all he can
Poor old bachelor!
No Gliding for what he neglected to do:
He sits ,s,d down alone when his breakfast Is
And he reads-and he gets to remembering.
too!
Poor old bachelor!
He walks through the streets and sees
wreaths that are green.
He hears happy voices. and knows what
they mean,
Poor old bachelor!
Thechurcs bells are rtnging-'.R Rejoice. te?:.
they say;
The schoirs are singing-he trudges away.
And sits down alone. at the close Of the
day
Poor old bachelor!
The hair that falls over his temples is
white,
Poor old bachelor!
Long-long he looks out at the gloom Of
the night,
Poor old bachelor!
On table beside him an old picture lies
That he took from some place near his
heart. and he signs,
And something like tears seem to CLEAN
In his eyes
Poor old bachelor!
$. F.. kiser, In Chicago Daily Herald.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20

but as it is--tf my father otsowns me.
as ! am afraid he will do after ] tell
him mean to marry you, why, I'llhave
20 go somewhere else to earn my hv,
ing. Then, when I have good start
I'll come back for YOU"
Lucilla smiled and sighed at the same
time. THAT will be niee," she said,
"but it would be much nicer to be
married in our own church and live
here where we have 50 many friends.
A moment later she added, nervsusly,
as she caught sight of an approaching
figure in the distance, you must leave
me now, Tom; some one is coming.
and if we're seen together ana father
hears of IT,.
II know" interrupted Tom, ''he'n
for bid your speaking - me. Well, Tn
60. Good-by, my Sariin0, I'll watsA 1or
chance for q werd with you after
prayer meeting tonight" .
IAN right. but Do be ssreful." urged
Lucilla. And. Ten.' che continued.
earnestly. "Plea.e e>-Ae=: the melting
this afternoon; no good win ever
come Of sinking your duty"
twill. You're IN angel. Lueilla, and
far too good for me-" With these
words Tom started of IN another d.
rection.
Lucilla walked home in a reverie.
She was wondering why, when all she
and Tom wanted was to marry and
be happy, they must both be made
miserable because of petty quarrel.
The trouble had come about in this
way. A good deal of rivalry had al
ways existed between the two heads
of the Lawton family because, being
twins, neither brother, and conse-
quently, neither brothers wife, could
boast supremacy. Tho household of
James Lawton, Lucilla's father,
claimed prestige by reason of greater
wealth, that of Joseph Lawton, Toms
adopted father, ON account of social
position.
The James Lawtons, though emf.
nently respecta BILE, and we'll thought OF
by everybody, were not lin society,"
They had, in fact, always professed
themselves as not desiring to be, but
when Mrs. Joseph Lawton announced
the engagement of her daughter Ger
trude to one of the brightest social
lights of the town, Mrs. James Lawton
at once decided in her secret heart
that the wedding would be an auspi-
cious occasion for Lucilla to make he1
debut in Riverdale society.
The wedding day approached and a
large number of invitations were
sent out from the handsome house on
the hill, but none came addressed tc
mr.. James Lawton and family
That gentleman's wife held her head
high, and TO the other members of the
family; who had all been hidden to the
nuptials, she declared herself indif.
ferent to the slight. They, not liking
to become involved in q mattersso del
icate, said as little as possible about
it to her, and nothing at all in the
other house. i, -. j.
When the wedding day came, Ger
trude. who was in her room being
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20

s Indeed, ean," returned the otk6ls
"becau1e know that If I lid beena
in your place should have feft teses
rs you did, .- #ss
s "Well. it's al right now" si4hed:
Mrs. James Lawton. eontented1y, and.
I'll begin my reparation By giu.g you.
the best Christmas dinner knew how
to get up. TEN win yea g - ~ hsuss5
and ten Lueiha-" $50 .s3zsss
But Ton was 1ewleDe - - saent
he had already goHe - 1s1 1 -
Washington K>0e Daaa11ns.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20
mysen: nov 49, ! penvr ana pspsr
and help me 70 think what ~ need =

mysen. nov ,,..r pensr ana pspsr
and help me to think what We need
II wonder what put it into, mothers
head to do the errands on such busy
day. Lucilla said to herself a little
later as she watched Mrs. LAYTON
through window. II wish she had let
me 60 instead; l might have met Tom"
Had Luci1la followed her mother she
would have been more surprised still.
for Mrs. James Lawtol had net 4Pe.
ceeded far 3ren her home whea, On
turning ssrner, Abe fDu1d .heroeA
face TO face Win Mis. Joseph Lawtsa,
and these tWo 7atftss whs hid net hes1
On bowing 4erms a1ee The u1)GsAV
episode of he lest Aviaa>1iten, "a 0is
occasion .a>sssted ere ,aHstGsr all.
taneeusly. g.:
II was On ny way 10 yea1 hSsss."
said Mrs. Ja1Ass hwten. end II vslA,
just eenisg. 10 ~ Fsu," =: g1s ths 81
er's greeting.
Mrs. James Eawtel Looked With qufv-
ering HIPS at1er brothers vffe. whose
eyes had filed with tears. MARY"
she said, II don't know whether yea
sent that invita- ton or not. but IN r.
ing to try TO believe that you did, a1l I
want you and Joseph to come to eur
house to dinner tomorrow and bring
those OF the family who accepted your
invitation with you.'
Amanda" returned Mrs. Joseph
Lawton, II did send thatinvita ton and
this morning put down my foolish
pride and made mp my mind to 60 once
more and ask you to believe me. I
couldn't enjoy Christmas with the fam.
lily divided up. I want you to come to
me tomorrow"
Mrs. James Lawton laughed nervous.
ly. II would" she said, "but you gave
the dinner last year. so it's my turn
! now"
very WE'LL" answered her COM
panion: ut shall be just as you say,
but I must hurry home and send Tom
to tell the family of our change OF
plans. Why, here he comes now"
Tom was indeed coming from the
direction of the town on a most un-
| dignified run. When he caught sight
| of his mother and aunt he stopped in
! establishment.
"Well, this is day of SURPRISES 81
! he exclaimed. and as he spoke Tom
waved dusty envelope in the air tri-
] umphantly. Its the lost invitation,' y
he cried. "You know they began tear.
ing down the old town hall on Mon.
day, and this morning they reached
the corner where the post office was
When they ripped up the floor they
found this under it. When I went ia
mail those invita- tions the post office
was closed, 50 slipped them through
the slot in the door. There was the
tiniest crack between the. sill and the
floor and this envelope slipped through
that space and lay on BEAM"
As he finished speaking Tom hand
ed the fnvitat9 to his aunt. Pts 3
little late" he said. ''but better let<
than never"
Mary cried Mrs. Lawten, "sa>
you ever forgive ne for doubling ysu'
word3'' -.
I
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20

dressed IN the white gown and the
filmy white veil woman wears but
once in her life, sent downstairs for
her girl cousins. @x! = :
They tiocked into the room. fresh,
rosy-cheeked bevy, all eager for
glimpse of the bride. Where is Lu-
cilla?"'s asked Gertrude, after they had
kissed her. For moment there was
an awkward pause, and then by de-
grees the whole thing came out.
Mrs. Joseph Lawton paused In her
task Of giving the last topehes ~ the
brides hair before reclining her
guests, ana with uplifted brush a.
elared that James:Lawt>a's invite3 is1
had gene with the others. *1a66ssssGd
1t Myself" cried Gertrude. '"A1d I'm
mailed It, added her mother. )
Lueffla went ever an these 'aetal1s
in her mind as she wa1kedslowT1s1le
along the PHEASANT street. 1er ASssGk
she had been quite willing - aseApt
the word of her aunt and cousins 1k1t
the invitation had been sent, hat .hsv
father and mother took another view
of the matter, and after the exp1ana-
tion which Mrs. Joseph Lawtel called
to give on the day after the wedding,
was followed by stony silence On Ire
part Of her hsstsss, the rivalry BE-
tween the two households became IN
open breach. *
I This was why when Tom told Lu.
ella that he loved her, the young
couple were obliged to keep their en-
gagement secret.
That evening after the prayer meet
ing Lucilla and her mother started to
walk home under the stars. They had
gone but few steps when Mrs. Law.
ton recollected an important some.
thing she had forgotten to say to the
minister's wife and went back into the
church.
"Lucilla," said a voice at the girls
side, and Tom stepped out from the
shadow
They had but a moment together,
but the briefest moments are boons
to lovers.
did you go to the meeting?" asked
Lucilla.
YES" answered Tom. land it's
lucky did But for my vote the thing
would have been tie and the chances
are we should have had no new town
hall. AS it is. we are to put up fine
one. They will begin to tear the old
building down on Monday, so as to be
ready to break ground >as soon as the
spring opens. When shall l see you
again. dear? 1t is hateful to me to rave
to skulk about to meet you as though
our love were something to be asha med
| of when-"
At this moment the approach of his
aunt sent Tom back into the shadow
| again. "~<
On the day before Christmas Luc;lla
who was in the kitchen. superinten
ing the prepare tions of such portions
| of the feast as could be prepared in
advance. was surprised 10 see her
mother enter the room dressed for the
street.
~"You need not do the ezra nas this
morning. Lueilla."" she said: I'm 60
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20
THE UNeILFaA SPfnec.
The 0hrsstnas Gtst sheus1 o.v51e
7hou0h4s Of q Bsossa&
MI n Return.

Do we need reminder Nknb .1he
spirit Of the EhDlst- Child A11 aly
animates that OAristnnasttoe ~xdch
is most lovingly unselasf1 - We.
bestow On the children lis best OPP
portunfties when we load them With
benefits yet impress on then H wish
- give presents in their turnf { ID
there any true Christmas sweetness
in which there is not a. drop Of self.
dsnial7 OF these things, familiar BY
frequent 1epetitfon- at Christmas.
tide we may we'll think ence more,
writes Margaret Z. Sangster, in Chi.
oago Interior. . 's.=z
Our American way is t. lavish.
money in our Christmas merry-mak.s
ing, to lavish it sometimes without
the requirements of individual adapt.
alton. And if we have not money
enough to 60 round large circle.
we are compelled to leave outside,
some whom we might please without
great expense, if only we exercised
more thrift. A bit of holly, Christ
mas card. flower, letter, mes.
sage, a hand-clasp, all these cost
little. but how much they may carry
of heart warmth to the friends
on the edge of things, instead of in
the midst. Run over the list Of ac-
quaintances, and you will discover
that in your church, in your hus-.
bands office. in your favorite chari-s
ty, somewhere you know homesick
or homeless person who ought to
be brought in to the Iove-light of
your own Christmas.
These are days when business calls:
so many away from home, that it is
by no means possible for every
household to gather it's sons and
daughters in one beautiful group
when the holidays return. But
every woman in whom motherhood is
regnant may do some sweet thing
for some other mothers boy or girl.
for the sake of the Child who
brought peace on earth and good:
will to men. She may widen her
Christmas friendships til the circle
takes In more than kith and kin, and.
as she does - blessing shall como.
! to her eva w.:
Musical Goods for old and
young. -: :-...~ -. 49,
Tolsom's Music Store
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-12-20

Musical Goods for old and
young. 80: :.....~ -.
TolsoM'e Music Store