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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-30
THERE is NO HEART
SO CALLOUS THAT HAS
NOT A S0FTENED SPOT

After being out OF print Tor several
weeks peculiar Nell Pickorcl. alias
Harry Livingston. has again an
pcarcd In an entirely new role.
Through her love Tor her aged
grandfather the vulnerable place Ia
Nclls heart has been found
old Thomas Gordon. her grand
father was drawn on the May Jury
list ana although IS years Il age ana
feeble. still he draws his jurors pay,
aud he o. very proud or his ability
20 stu earn money when he Is kept
late az the court house GA jury duty
Ncll. dressed neatly IN dark suit ~
clothes, derby hat and enamel shoes.
cnlls Tor him 20 take him 20 his
North seattle home. The old man
loves the girl with all his childish old
heart and his wrinkled face lights
up whom he secs her waiting for him
Come ON, grandpa. won't let YOU
fail. she softly says a. she offers
him her arm to help him down the
steep court house stairs. The grand.
father always speaks 81 her as My
grandson Harry LlVingston." and
seems proud OF her roguish exploits.
Police Nonplusssd
The girl IL the despair Of the police
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-30

officers ana her various escnpndea
have set them guessing many "a time,
Her North Seattle nciKhborR tell
Wild tales of "Ncll and her doingR."
Sell ia an adventures and, more,
she HCuruH her sex 60 such an extent
that she refuses 90 appear in any
but masculine attire and acts her
part 30 we'll that unless one talks
with her Il IL almost impossible To
tell that SHE iH not tho gay young
sport Harry Livingston. that she
prctcnda TO be,
One Girl Dies
Hazel Walters. young girl who
committed suicide several months
age is said O. have done uo for love
~ the supposed Harry. who Is also
said 90 be responsible FOR several
other love -rlek maiden hearts,
Nell Il Good Looking
Nell Is 20 years old very good
looking and Il by no means illiterate.
Her command OF the English LAM
Fuagc Ia excellent aud her hand
writing " beautiful. she writes an
unusually good letter. AMI ~ her
old grandfather proudly boasts
Writes more letters than a few
every day"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-30
LETTER-CARRiERS

SAN FRANCISCO. cal. May so
~ result of the movement started
some time ago convention - being
held here today 60 complete the or.
SANITATION ~ state association ~
letter-carrivra The proposed organ.
iEatiou VIII embrace all the chief
cities of the state and will bc ANT
ated with the National Association
OF Letter Carriers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-30

preceded this morning by parade 81
veterans. Sons OF the Revolution and
other patriotic orders Following the
services the French visitors were on.
tcrtainsd az luncheon az the Casino
and afterwards there was "A drive
about the city 20 the various places
- interest connected with the stay
% tho French officers during the
revolution.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-30
ANorArR Alaska RAILWAY

Another project ~ on foot for a
railway In Central Alaska. cant.
John H. itcnly has formed the Central
AluHku Exploration Co, to construct
"a railroad from the mouth Of tho
Copper river W the valley ultimate
ly be- circle city lie IL now In New
York nnHncooriug the project and
claims to have abundant backing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-30
D. 5. JOHNSTON CO.
VS. Second Ave Burke Building

Hholesale and retail dealers In
ssickering 4 Sons. Hobart ". Gable.
4lnh2li Co. Pease Piano Co, -. s.
asfnston Co. and other popular
paaos, also Kimban and Burdett
KKanH
Also gueceHsor to
The Winter 4 Harper co.
meet Music. Musical Instruments
anf Merchandise inf iue store.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-30
MAY REPORT
FAVORABLY
On ", p. Petition for Tide Land,
Vacation

The street committee OF the couu-
ell VIII In an probability report fav-
orably upon "a petition ~ the
Northern Pacific railway. anking f0r
the vacation o. certain streets In the
southern part Of the city THE
streets which the railroad company
wants 10 use include Mnssaehu#etta
Walker. Lander ana Hanfcfd streets
between Colorado and Whafcum
streets. The district viii be used FOR
terminals and rourdhuuHsa
The petition viii not hs granted
By ths council without considerable
discussion. II b. claimed that the
granting ~ the petition wili interfere
with system % sgweruVe proposed
ia that district 81 the city The rnii-
way company viii be- asked 20 build
overhead street crossings 80 az not g.
impede free communication with the
waterfront
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-30

HELENA Mont. May 30. Butte
beat the locals here yesterday BY O.
score 81 20 3. Fleming ~ the
losers was hit hard and often.
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o. BUCK & CO.

Mems Boys children'a Clothing.
Furnishing Goods, Hats and Shoes
iaoi Second Avenue. New Times
lluildtuH
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standing Of the Clubs

PORTLAND. May so The game
here yesterday vas called on account
Of rain.
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Every Day Brings
New Spirit

-, s.,ermma,lon 60 DO better by
ratrons than any other store,
y values better Service and the
=, AZ medicines.
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Y. W. c. A.

The Young Womon's Christian as
aociatlon expression ana choral
classes hold their closing exercises Ia
the hail Of the association tomorrow
evening. Mrs, NoRt, Miss Concnn-
non. Miss Risdon MiHa CoonH and
Mrs Worth VIII give recitationH and
che choral class win sing several see
loctionH
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DIR. {. ]. Browns
PAINLESS DENTISTS

The only dentists In Seattle who
do exactly az they advertise. ana ex-
tract OF M teeth or apply geld or
porcelain crowns. undetecfable from
natures own teeth and guaranteed
t7f 10 years. All our sfaM are gfadu.
tie specialists 81 from ~ 70 20 years
experience. our work stands tho
eSt We are here to stay Come
oday ana have free examlnat
DIT +. }. Browns Dental ParlorH.
5i4 Firat avenue. OfhceH-f. "a. g.
g Union block first door south Of
MacDOugali- sOuthwlck's Hours
20 a. m 20 q b. M
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6panaway Lake Excursion
steamer ChnitAl city ieavra Gall
nrnlth Dock. 10 30 Il. n. sunday.
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Antitrust Prices

n.,,rs I.nhla Tablets. use size i.
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..,eAer's Cssiorla, Sc siac...,, toe
s,,ses Little Liver rills. Csc sisS
-. ....s.ss .tt.st-sss..s. tVc
,sAlss Extract ~ Reef 80 sisc
....... s.sttsst,. tssss.-- sue
as Sarsaparille, 500 slae, zoe
srser's Digestive rablots. stoo slse
........ ss..tts,t .t,s..t.,s ape
r..ra.na. si.oa slse ...,.......... zoe
ws aim % keep eur store In the
-, q cur patrons. we buy our
s.ss,rsres rixht. and sen them at
rSasonshle prices
80 Raven splits, s5c Size -, Two
r.unen's Borased raicum. s5c siao.
....ss.s sessstt...s.ss. see. = a.
x,csrio P0rous Pisstefs. e5c size.
...sss. ssssssssesss sesssssss = II q
vsrmon Kola Tablets. tec size. zoe
rsgmo ouinine. s5c size ........I5c
Reycostcd BY the Trust.
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Dunlap. real estate 81 Union block
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Reiehert Dros.. pianos. ITO linton
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90 to spinning for bicycle repairs.
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cross bes,,,ted FOR a moment.

CROSS neslFdteu TOT n InOfutut.
"An right" he said There can't be
any harm in that. Come this way"
Bell strolled along with the air of a
man moved by no more than ordinary
curiosity. But from the first he made
mp his mind not to lose this opportuni-
". He had not the remotest idea what
ne expected TO find. hut he had a pretty
good idea that he was on the verge or
an i'm oortant discovery. He came ut
length TO the bedside of the mysterious
stranger. The man was lying on his
back I'm n state Of coma his breath
came heavily between his parted lips.
Bell bent low, partly TO examine the
patient, partly TO hide his face from
Cross. II Bell had made any discovery
he kept the fact rigidly TO himself.
looks very young" he muttered.
but then. he = one of those men who
never grow any hair on their faces.
Young as ne looks. should Judge him
TO be at least corty-five. and II am not
mistaken, he has heard the chimes at
midnight or later. I'm quite satisfied"
TITS more than I am" Cross said,
when. at length, he and his visitor were
standing outside together. Look here.
whom believe to be a very good fellow.
I don't want to get him into any harm,
Tut a day or two ago found this letter
In a pocket book in n belt worn by our
queer patient. Steel saws the fellow is
q perfect stranger to him. and I believe
that statement. But what about this
letter? ought TO have sent 1t to the
police. but I didn't. Read it,
And Cross proceeded to take a letter
from his pocket. II was on thick paper:
the stamped address given was '15,
Downend Terrace" There was no head
ing, merely the words: Certainly. with
pleasure I shall be home; in fact I am
home every night until 1890. and you
may call any time up until then. II
you knock quietly on the door / shall
hear YOU'D. s."
What do you make OF it?" Cross
asked.
1T looks as II your patient had called
at Steers house by appointment" Bell
admitted. Here Is an invitation, I'M
doubtedly in Steels handwriting. Sub
sequently the poor fellow is found in
Steel's house. nearly murdered, and yet
Steel declares solemnly that the man is
perfect stranger to him. 1t is a bad
business, but assure you that Steel Is
the soul of honor. Cross. would you be
so good as to let me have that letter for
two or three days."
Very we'll" Cross said. after little
hesitation. Good night"
Bell went on his way homeward with
plenty of food for thought.
He stopped just for a moment to light
a cigar.
Getting towards the light he NUT
tered, getting along. The light Is not
going to fail, after all I wonder what
Reginald Henson would say IL he only
knew that had been to the hospital
end recognized our mutual friend Van
Sneck there!"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-10
aAxed His Pardin."

Ex-Gov. Hoge Tyler of Virginia,
whose term expired in December last,
was especially enerous in granting
pardons. From many OF them he de-
rived much pleasure in the gratitude Of
the unfortunates, and often received
material for al amusing story. One of
these he tells was of a negro from
Richmond. convicted OF some slight Of
fer Sc. who had convinced the governor
that he had been sufficiently punished.
and who was, accordingly, granted a
pardon. The pardoned mans young
err brother heard of his release before
the ex-convict could reach home, and
rushed to tell their mother the good
news.
"Ohl mammie," he cried. "Bob's dun
got out, and s mos heah now"
BLESS de Lud," exclaimed the moth
err: but how'd he git out? He amt
dun busted out, is he?"
Nav, mammie! De guv'nor jist stint
down and axed mis- pardin, an told him
to go hCme."-New York Times.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-10
American ..prudIshness."

In the face OF foreign criticism, and
in the face of ones own dismay at eN-
isting conditions with regard to divorce,
we still sympathize with the retort adj
ninistered TO an alien critic Of our peo-
pie, who had declared, in private con-
versation, that Americans seemed to he
afflicted with the disease OF prudish-
ness. The answer was somewhat in
these words (the incident occurred sew
eral years ago:) Yes, probably IT is
true that Americans are prudish: but.
considering the revelations that have
recently taken place concerning certain
circles in London. and considering the
condition of a good part of the Partisan
stage and of French literature. I, for
one, am willing that we should pay that
price for the knowledge that, on the
whole. Americans are the decentest peo-
pie, I'm regard to the relations Of the
sexes, on the face of the globe. Cen
tury.
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the good and pious, going on like this.
I'd give five years of my life to have
just handful of your future constitu-
| ents here for moment"
Henson paused suddenly end request
ed that Littimer should help him into
! bed
81 can afford to speak freely before
you" he said. SAY word against me
end TT crush you. Put out hand 10
, injure me and TIL wioe you off the face
of the earth. It's absolutely impera-
tive that / should send an important
telephone message to London at once,
and here the machine has broken down,
and no chance Of it's being repaired for
n day or two. Curse the telephone!"
He lay back on his bed utterly ex-
hausted by his ft Of passion. one OF
the white bandages about his throat
had started. and little stream OF blood
trickel Gown his chest. Littimer waited
for the next move. He watched the
crimson fluid triCkle over Honson's
sleeping Jacket. He could have watched
the big sCnun1rel bleeding to death
with the greatest pleasure.
What was Van SneCk doing here
The voice camC clear end sharp from
the bed. Littim"r responded TO It as a
cowed hound does to sudden yet not
cutie unexpected lash from n hunts
mans whip. His manliness was OF
small account when Henson was con-
,'crned. For years he had come TO hell
like this. Vet the question startled him
and took him entirely by SURPRISE.
He was looking for the lost REM
brandt"
But Littimer's surprise was nothing
IN Henson's amazement. He Law fat on
his back so that his face could not he
seen. From the expression of II he had
obtained a totally unexpected reply to
his uues ion. He was so amazed that
he had no words for the moment. But
his quick intelligence and amazing cum
ring grasped the possibilities Of the
situation Littimer was in possession
of information TO which he was
stranger. EXcept in vague wav he
had not the remotest idea what Litti-
ner was talking about. But the young
er man must not know that.
$50 Van Sneck told you 500" he
afked. What a fool he must have
heen, And why should he have come
seeking for the Rembrandt in Bright
Cn?"
Because he knows It was here.
suppose"
1T isn't here, because II doesn't ex-
ist. The thing was destroyed by acct
dent by the police when they raided
Van Sneck's lodgings. years ago"
Ivan Sneck toll me that he had act
ually seen the picture in Brighton"
CTO be ContInuedD
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Compelled TO Give I'D Plan.

The Fifth avenue restaurant which
started out with the rule that in the
room in which meals were served a Ia
carte only men in evening clothes
should be served. has been compelled to
give up that plan. New Workers are
patient, and VIII tolerate almost any
thing to get wnat pleases them; but
this latest device TO gain for a restau-
rant the badge Of exclusiveness was not
q success.
The certain failure OF the plan was
assured through the fact that no other
restaurant manager had never made
such ar effort. So those men who had
been in the habit Of dining wherever
they pleased without being compelled
to dress in any particular way, object
ed go forcibly that the rule was abro-
gated.-New York Evening Post.
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4 Cnse Of vice Versa

When Archbishop Patrick ]. Ryan Of
Philadelphia, who had been appointed a
member of the board OF Indian commits
sioners by the president, was a very
young priest, he was stationed at a
parish in st. Louis where Archbishop
Kendrick presided over the diocese. The
latter lived In very small. unpreten-
tious house. scarcely in keeping with
his position I'm the church.
One day when Father Ryan was pass
ing the house Of the archbishop. accom-
panied by a Chicago priest, who was
visiting the Mound City, he pointed out
the house as the residence of the head
of the local church. The Chicago priest
said, with surprise:
why, you should see the splendid
residence we have in Chicago for our
archbishop"
Yes" respon led Father Ryan, "but
you should see the splendid archbishop
we have in st. Louis for our residence"
New York Times.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-10
CHAPTER XIII.

The expression on Henson's usually
benign colntenance would have startled
such of his friends and admirers as re-
garded him as a shining light and bright
example. The SNUG satisfaction, the
unctious sweetness of the expansive
blue eyes were gone. A murderous
CLEAN shone there instead. His lips
were set and rigid, the strong hand
seemed TO be strangling the bed clothes.
1t wanted no effort OF imagination to
picture Henson as the murderer stoop-
ing over his prey. The man had dis
carded his mask altogether.
"Oh!" he said, between his teeth. you
are a clever fellow. You would have
made an excellent detective. And so
you have found out where Van Sneck
is?'
IT have already told you," Littimer
said, doggedly.
How many days have you been
hanging about Brighton"
1.-TWO or three. came when / heard
that Chris was i'll. didn't care to come
near the house, at least, not too near,
for fear of being seen. But pumped
the doctor. Then he told me that Chris
was dead. and risked ii all to see the
last of her.
Yes, yes" Henson said, testify; but
what has this to do with Van Sneck?"
IT was looking for Van Sneck. found
that he had been here. / discovered
that he had left his rooms and had not
re turned to them. Then it occurred to
me to try the hospital. pretended that
I was in search OF some missing rela-
tive, and they showed me three cases Of
bad accidents, the victims OF which had
not been identified. And the third was
Van Sneck."
Littimer told his story with just the
suggestion Of triumph in his voice. Hen
son was watching him with the keenest
possible interest.
do you know how Van Sneck got
there?' he asked.
Littimer nodded. Evidently he had
heard most of the story. Henson was
silent for some little time. He was
working out something in his mind.
His smile was not a pleasant one; 1t
was nothing like his bland platform
smile for instance.
give me that black book" he said.
do you know how to work a tele-
phone2"
IT daresay I could learn. It doesn't
look hard"
well that IS an extension telephone
on the table yonder, worked In connec-
ton with the main instrument in the IL
hrary. / like to have my own tele-
phone, as Il IS of the greatest assistance
70 me. Turn that handle two or three
times and put that receiver to your ear.
When the exchange answers tell them
TO put you on 0,017 Gerard"
Littimer obeyed, mechanically, but
though he rang and rang, no answer
came. With a snarling curse Henson
dragged himself out OF bed and crossed
the room with limbs that shook under
him.
He twiricd the handle around pas
sionately.
You always were fool" he growled,
"and you always will be-"
Still no reply came. Henson whirled
again, but could elicit no response. He
picked the instrument over and danced
around It impotently. Littimer had nev-
or seen him in such re ging fury be-
fore The language of the man was an
outrage, filthy, revolving, profane. No
yelling, drunken Hooligan could have
been more fluent. more luridly offens-
i've
Go on" Littimer said, bitterly. IT
IKE to hear you I like 20 hear The
SNUG, plausible Pharisee, the friend OF
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nsne unless IL is quite formal bust
ness"
And what is to be done now2' Ruth
asked.
Find the letter forged over what
looks like a genuine cipher" David said,
grimly.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-10
Not ColIepe-nreh.

Mrs. Blusterby-Mrs. De Boaster saws
that no man can be gentleman unless
he has a college education.
Mr.. Blusteroy-well. that only proves
that women who have college educa-
lions are not necessarily ladies.-Puck.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-26
THE CASE
OF TENONI
BY MARVIN DANA
Copyright. 1901. by Marvin Dana

At ) o'clock in the afternoon OF
March 2S Il woman entered the hall OF
the Grand hotel. New York city. ShC
was evidently young, hardly more than
a girl, with a face rather too pale, but
made charming by regular features
aud large dark eyes.
She walked without any hesitation
to the office and inquired:
/ rs Senior Tcuoni in:'
The clerk struck n bell and shouted
'FRONT.'
The end boy of the row seated on a
bench started up and presented him
self before the clerk with Il Yes, sir"
SHOW this lady to No. IS"
"Oh. ne" exclaimed the visitor. Il
know where Senior Tcnoni's room is.
But would you be so kiud as To do me
great favorE" she queried.
with pleasure. | shall be very
pleased to do anything | can for you"
please take this letter" With the
words she held cut an envelope
"Why, it's addressed to met
"Yes; it is addressed to you"
but / did not know | knew you
that is, didn't know you knew me-"
cried the astonished man.
mo. | suppose not" answered the
girl with some embarrassment. Then
she added: But you must promise not
to open it for at least half an hour.
Will you give me your word"
"Why, yes. of course" the clerk an
swered. with as much grace of manner
as one so puzzled could command.
The mysterious visitor turned away
and went slowly down the corridor.
The clerk stared after her and saw her
pause and knock at No. Is. She wait
ed n moment. apparently for an an
swer, then opened the door and en-
tered. When the door had closed he
hind her, he turned to careful con-
temptation of the letter, which was ad-
dressed In dainty handwriting:
John Briggs. Esq. Grand Hotel"
The envelope could properly be
opened at half past 3. At a quarter
past the door of No. IS opened, but it
WIS ltiIOllI VIM tIt'"iNu' liz "'''
alone and hastily left the hotel without
a word to any one.
"Now, that's funny" meditated the
clerk But he'll be back soon, ! sup
pose"
But the moments dragged on, and Te-
noni did not return.
This is curious business" the
clerk unused. and then, it being one
minute of half past 3, he opened the
letter. 1t ran as follows:
Dear Mr.. observation-disclosures l must
not reveal have surrounded me with per-
lis / must see Senior Tenoni today, but
he is a desperate man. If you should
hear me Shrek come TO my help, and If
do not come out of his room by
o'clock have a search made for me.
trust my life to you. for have heard of
your noble character from a mutual
friend. When we next meet all will be
made clear to you. JULIA CRANIER-
Mr.. Briggs turned pale as he read
this extra ordinary document
In a few minutes the whole hotel
was in an uproar. Repeated knock
ings at No. is gained no response. Then
the door was tried and found to be
locked. Ultimately the police were
the door was beaten open.