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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-08-22
BLACK Era.

II a child receives blow over the
eye likely to cause a ''black eye" but
ter well the parts for two or three
inches round the eye with fresh but.
ter. renewing II every few minutes for
the space Of an hour or two. which
will in all probability prevent the ap-
pearance Of q 'black eye"
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-08-22

Was she happily marriedr
"veryl why, her trOusssas
cost over six thousand del
Judge
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-08-22

They say n Panama hat will last for
years, but 1t looks pretty tough at the
beginning Of the second season.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-08-22
Y. ~. c, A. TRAiNlNo SCHOOL
College which eends Its Graduates
ThrouRhont the World.

A school Of which the general public
knows little. but which Il exercising an
enormous influence throughout the
world exists at Springfield, Mass. Il
Is known as the international Young
Mems Christian Association Training
School and from 1t every year young
men. trained with almost military pre-
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-08-22

II q man trusts to luek
dinner he win never BE- troup'N
the RouL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
A Caption Of IndOlelCe.
BY FRANK R. SWEET.


 HABE was lylng upon nls back, his VI hands clasped under his head, gaz- ing unthinkingly at the sky. He was 25 years old, and barefooted.
 Overhead a buzzard ffoated upon mo- tionless wings, and Gabe's eyes followed 1t as far as they could without causing his head to move If he had any thought that was strong enough to be called an ambition it was to be 8 buzzard, for buzzard was not forced to flap it's wings to fly. ~
 Times had been going somewhat hard with him of late For one thing, he had had to think, and the prospect was that before long he might have to do. Coon er's daughter was now of age, and the understanding between the families had been that some time after Mary Bet was old enough these two should marry, in order to save the seven acres on one side of the slope being separated from the nine acres which joined and crept over and down the other side. Cooner was arbitrary, and Gabe's father, un- der the influence of Cooner, would be just as despotic Then Mary Bet was pretty, there was no denying that, and more than once Gabe's heart had thumped tiresomely in her presence. In that state he had even looked about her cabin critically, it may be hopefully
 But Mary Bet did not like work her self. He had found the ax lying beside three or four uncut branches which her father had dragged in, and the seven or eight chickens pecking about without sign of coop or shelter. By that time his heart was again beating tranquilly, and he had viewed the scene with dis passionate forethought. Married to Mary Bet, he would have to cut wood and perhaps make chicken coops, and ii might be would even have to plant a corn and potato patch. The thought, made permanent by the persistent hints of Cooner and his father, had harassed him for days past, and this morning, feeling the need for absolute, unthink- ing rest, he had come out to this sunny spot, where he could lie in his favorite attitude, with his hands clasped under his head.
 But, alas for plans. As the buzzard fioated slowly beyond view, and the un- thinking eyes following 1t began to grow dreamy and heavy, there came a sudden rasping interruption. It was Cooner ad. monishipg his father.
 T tell ye." the stridant voice was say. ing, 'tthis things goin on LOO slow. Fust we know somebody'll be steppin' in, an then where'll our two estates be? Di- vided. There's that Bill Tanner, already comin' up to see Bet an she 'lowin' him. PghaWi He'd be for carryin' her way
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Sadness Among Bachelors.

It has been found on study of 300 cases of loss of hair that badness pre- vails most with unmarried men. which ds contrary to the general belief. The worries of the bachelor may be fewer. but they are more trying to the scalp than are the multitudinous cares of the man of family. Most bald people are found to live indoor lives, and al- most all of them belong to the intel lectual class. Usually the loss of hair begins before the thirtieth year. Tn women 1t usually constitutes a general thinning; in men it affects the top of the head Diseases that affect the gen. eral nutrition of the body are likely to thin the hair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21

selves. she did not say a word, but only gave a gentle sigh,
 Donald asked the audience to guess what the picture meant, and of course the answer was: Little Red Riding Hood"
 The children then acted Dick Whit tington Sitting on the. Milestone" (as- sisted by Mowser. the tabby cat): Robin Hood and His Merry Men" (with wonderful bows and arrows made of sticks and string); "Who Killed Cock Robin2" and many other scenes from nursery rhymes and fairy tales.
 They were very careful to Keep close to the curtain Cor rather sheet), and also to keep the candle at the right dis tance from 1t. When change of scene was being made, another light was put near the curtain and taken away when all was ready.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
HE GAINED CONSENT.
Impulsive Suitor Forces Girls Fla.
 thsr to Capituiate.
Talked, and Talked, and Talked, Un. 3f1 Pater Familias Would Have Been Ready to Agree to Amy
 Old Proposition.

"sir!" acclaimed young Brash, the tbookkeeper, 'I desire to gain your con- sent to my marriage with your daugh- ter." ....
 And the intrepid young man proudly khrew back his head, awaiting the an swer that would be made by his em- ployer. Ff
 | The great merchant slowly swung his chair around, 50 that he might face the bold individual who had uttered the words quoted. It was clearly to be seen that he was amazed. a cannot but say. Nfr. Brash," he began. "that this is--' 4 "I know what you would say, sir, passionate1y interrupted the bookkeep- CT. "You would say that my position 'in this establishment does not justify thla presumption on my part. Therefore. sir, wish to add that I have means aside from the salary that receive from you. I-"
 "Young man! young man!" exclaimed the merchant, his voice rising to a tone seldom adopted by him, will you not let me have a word? was about to say that"
 co, sir!" interposed the bookkeeper. 'T feel that you were about to state your conviction that, even if she were of an age to we'd I am not; that youth of 22 does not realize the seriousness of the step. Do not say, sir, that am too youngl Reflect, sir, upon the fact that I love her dearly; that she Is devoted to me, and that if you withhold your consent you may blight two lives! Two lives, sir! Think of that! And ia you"
 Then, says the New York Times, the merchant gave a spasmodic clutch at his throat. as if he were going into apoplexy. Then he beat frantically upon his desk. Twill you, will you. :" he shouted, when he had in measure
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
J. G. WINNING. l96 BANK STREET, NEAR GRAND
 LOOK FOR THE RED SIGN.

an it can Ds had for $50. hesred tAx} owner say so. Can ye raise s9Q7' anxF lously. <
 T might, part of 1t, an the rest wh&z this bark's done" (
 4'Well,s in a relieved voice, lyon Gf4 IN quick's ye can. The owner'd take ham down, an wait for the rest He told zns3 so. He tried to sell it to mo. but didn4 want no land to work. But Ye rnzaas hurry. The preachers comfn' mp in fwH3 weeks, an ye want to be ready. Old Cooner1l be all right, longs ye own ten acres J'inin' an two acres Of taters.
 An yell give up Bat9" incredulous1y3
 Longs she likes you best, of courssr ain't comin' in between nobody thai way, Bill"
 Bill looked at him earnestly, then hi4 face cleared, and he extended his hauds
 You're the best fellow that eyeH was," he cried, heartily, "an' I'm sorryS for anything I've said or done. I'll bs your friend after this. Now, what'u yeIl take for the taters?"
 ''Oh, that's all right easily. sWherf ye're married an settled up there fIN let ye do my chores when I have any, so 'twon't cost ye nothin' but work
 Gabe went directly to Cooner, drAw@ ing long face.
 That Bill Tanners too smart foE me-" he grumbled T went down fhera got my taters an I ain't got a thing to show He waited long enough for hla words to have their full effect, then added: q b'lieve I'll go out to Mexico or Maine, or somewhere that way. The only thing Is it'll be right hard fur Bet to go so fur, but mebbe she can stand ss"
 'Bet--go to Mexico or Maine!" aiA most shrieked Cooner. "Why, you-s you plumb idiot! Bill Tanners wuth 9u dozen of ye. Betll stay right here. Now, you be gettin' off"
 "But thought"
 Thought nuthin'," angrily. "Gils along with ye.',. X he got beyond view of the cabin. Then he began to chuckle.
 Much of the next two weeks he spent upon his back, with his face to the sky- But when the wedding day came he was among the guests, smiling and happys and with his hair cut in honor of fhe momentous occasion. Mary Bet drew him aside at the first opportunity, her eyes moist with grateful tears.
 "Oh, Gabe.' she whispered, happfly< 'T shan't ever forgit what you've don& for Bill an me. It was fine the way yA got round dad. an so smart I--T never ssDosed ye had 1t in ye Ril1 fnIf ma an about 1t, an we won't ever forgft. Ya must come jest as often as ya can Fl eat with us. ..N. Y. Tlmsa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
enx.rnar shoveled nirt.

'r shoveled dirt for the first railroad built within the limits of the Louisiana purchase" said Former Gov. A. J. geay. of Oklahoma "The line helped build was from St. Louis to Jefferson Yyty. and the people lived among were of that sturdy pioneer stock that transformed the wilderness into smiling farms and planted the seeds of civ ilization in the west. Many time as a. boy I got up at midnight to take & bag. of corn to the mill in order to be on hand when the miller reused at dawn of day to begin his daily task. Every fellow wanted his meal ground first, and so there was tremendous ri- valry among the country lads to see who would be first on the ground"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21

down to ms caD1n in Lne vaiey an l1Esuy B not they'd be for seI1in' my seven acres some day. tell ye, Nose, ye must be stirrin' up Gabe. He's good boy, an won't never be goin' off: an fl he's got single, wicked habit, I've never heered on it. I'll see the preach CT this very day, an have him come ul in two weeks. We'll have 'em ready by that time. I'll have to git Bet some new shoes, an you must see bout Gabe's gettin' his hair cut. It's pretty toler'ble long an untidy for weddin'. An we'd better be askin' all the folks to come"
 Gabe had forced himself as deep aa possible into the leaves and he lay with bated breath until the voices and foot steps had died away toward Oooner's cabin. Then he groaned and removed his hands slowly and despafrfngly from beneath his head. He must think, and think quickly and hard, or he would be lost.
 Bill Tanner was peeling bark in the valley. He was worker-not in the or dinary acceptance of the word, perhaps, but from the slope point of view. Gabe went to him there
 'Hu11o, Bill" he began, affably. "Gettin' quite a heap, aint yer"
 Bill nodded gruf1y. He had no objec, tion to Gabe personally, only that he was welcome at the Cooner cabin. And that was enough.
 ''Hullo," he responded; ''but Tow ye'd better come some other day. I'm too busy to talk now"
 That's all right" graciously. q don't mind seein' folks work. Comin' ul to-night?"
 "Where?'
 Boomers, of course" with 8 grin 'sBut there's no need to git mad. Bill.s at the look on the others face; T aini here to plague ye, I come down to sell my tater patch. What'll ye give?"
 It was Bills turn to grin.
 eve heered bout that tater patch he said "It's two acres, an old Coon er ploweu U with ms muIe, an your dad planted it all by himself, an you was to do the hoein' an diggin' don't b'lieye we've struck lick in it yet"
 T don't b'lieve have" acknowledged Gabe, frankly. But what'll ye give?"
 Why, thought they was your wed- din' taters." said Bill, wonderingly. 'T heered Cooner say they'd be 40 bush els, an that ye could sell 20 an have 20 for winter put by"
 Yes, l heered him say that myself" smiled Gabe. "But, see here, Bill, ain't henderin' of nobody. Bet likes you petter'n she does me, an you like her, an the wust thing her dads got ag'in ye IS that ye'd take her away. He don't want her to leave Now, there's ten *cEes that joins him nn ths nth3r aida.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21

recovered the use of his voice, twill you let me get word in edgewise?"
 The young man bowed his head in assent. ''Pray go on, sir" he said.
 T desire to say" gasped the mer- chant, in a broken voice, "that do not" .-s-.s
 70, sir, you do not"
 "I do not"
 But the employers words failed him, and his head sank upon the desk before him. Hastily ringing the bell for assist lief he could to the exhausted man, un- til other and more efficacious aid ar- rived.
 When the old man had recovered the use of his faculties, he said to the em- ployes who had hastened into his office: Thank you, gentlemen, and now you may leave me with MT. Brash may say, however, that I would esteem 1t a favor if some one of you would gag the young man, as I much desire to have a word with him, thing that seems im- possible under any other condition than that of enforced silence" ~<
 Anu now, SIT! ne Sa1Q SternIy to young Brash, when once more they were alone, eff you utter another word before I shall have completed the observations which I now purpose to make, depend upon it I shall certainly offer you griev- ous bodily harm! Listen!
 "You wish to marry a daughter of mine. We'll, sir, you may! This is not an entire surprise to me. made. so bold some time since as to institute an investigation with regard to this att tachment on your part; and the result of that investigation showed me no rea- sons why you two should not marry. But submit that I was entitled, in all propriety, in my role of father to four marriageable girls, to ask the usual. formal and conventional query:
 (Which one is it?'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21

what they did:
 They made the schoolroom into the ater by hanging big white sheet across 1t on string and putting some rows Of chairs for the audience.
 When the audience was seated they turned out all the lights, leaving only one candle behind the sheet, which threw their shadows clearly upon it.
 On the sheet appeared the picture or a little girl (Grace) in cloak, carry ing basket. She stopped down and appeared to be gathering flowers, when suddenly a big animal (Garry the collie) came bounding up and began to walk beside her. He did not look a bit like dog. for he had long shag- gy coat which the children's mamma recognized at once as one of the skin rugs out of the drawing-room; but being very sweet and kind, and liking to see the children enjoying them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21

wrIder-wnar IS the trouble between the Websters?
 wobbles-Why, haven't you heard that Webster met his wife in dark passage of a friends house and kissed her, and instead of screaming, she kissed him back?
 ''she knew him, then.7"
 That's just 1t. Webster swears she thought it was som ebody else"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Aluminium and Plant Life.

A tree using aluminium almost to the exclusion of other mineral elements has been reported in New South Wales by H. c. Smith, of Sydney, It is known botanically as Orites excelsa, R. Br. and the aluminium is deposited as basic succinate. Other Towering plants show only trace of aluminium. although it seems to serve as a food of cryptogams,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21

Jules Plot, an oarsman, of Lyons, who held the sculling championship of France in 1895, matched himself for a wager to scull from Lyons to Chalon, a distance of 80 miles, up the Saone, in less than 24 hours. He entered his boat at i've o'clock on Saturday afternoon, and reached Chalon at three p. m. on Sunday. He is described as having ar- rived in the ve7v rinls of condition
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Color Blindness,

Color blindness seems to go with civil ization, for in civilized countries four per cent. of the men and one per cent. of the women suffer from it. In China color blindness is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Street Paved with Glass.

A street in Lyons, France, the Rue de la Republique, is paved with glass. The blocks are eight inches square, and so closely fitted that wateS cannot pass between the interstices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Cost of COIIectinx.

To collect dollar of customs costs trifie more than three cents, while the cost of collecting dollar of internal revenue is a little less than one and three-quarter cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Where People Live Long.

Hubbardston, Mass, with popula- ton of little over 1900. has 25 people that are 80 years and over. The aver age age of these people is S5 years; all of them, with the exception of two. are in good health
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
ImitMtion Frosted Glass.

To initiate frosted glass dissolve Ep- som salts in beer, and apply to the window with brush. AS the solution dries 1t crystallizes and may he var nished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Labor i'm Denmark,

Denmark in point of percentage of workmen is the strongest labor union country in the old world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Will Help Him.

is easy to induce some girl to strike a match.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Expensive Tastes

Expensive Tastes.
 People with the most expensive tastes usually have the least money to meet them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21

The Rycroft children -Hilda Irene, Grace, Harold. Roy and Doug las-were having R par ty during the holidays, and one afternoon they talked about what they could do to amuse themselves and their guests.
 Their Cousin Donald, who was spending his Holidays with them, said Suddenly:
 Have you ever played at Living Shadows?"
 None of the children had ever even heard of them, and they said so.
 Then they all gathered round Donald, who told them what to do and how to do it, and when the evening came this IS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
A Case i'm Point.

'I wonder what is meant by the statement that nature equa1izes ithings?"
 Well, if nature endows woman with small feet it, gives her a big head. ."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Ian'S New Cloak Store Bank Sreet, Opp. SCOViH St.

 Wmens and Chrens Dresses never before eqad the annals of the cloak Wat  All the leading represented all
  black c m
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-26
NEW TRANS.PAClFiC LINE.

Ships to BE Operated Between San
Francisco and Manila.
1t Is regarded as more than likely
the Pacific Mail, Occidental and Ori-
entail and Togo Kisen Kaisha compa-
MES by which monthly boat is oper-
ated to Manila will sooner or later be
radically changed and a direct line
from San Francisco to Manila be es-
tablished
Whether such line will be operated
by the three Oriental passenger com
panies is uncertain. One fact is ap-
parent, however to steamship people
on the Pacific. and this Is that If the
Manila business is. worth working up
it will very soon demand the services
Of special vessel. Traffic conditions
to and from the Orient are such now
that the Oriental companies cannot af-
ford schedule. which takes them to Yo-
kohama, Kobe, Nagasaki, Shanghai
and HongkOng. and the result will be
that special vessels will have to run
between Manila and San Francisco.
1t is very likely that the American
Hawaiian Steamship Company has it's
eye on the Manila business and when
the time arrives. will put on line Of
vessels between that port and San
Francisco. There are now almost
ready for going into commission two
twin screw 12.OOO-tOn boats, and they
may be the ones designed for the Ma
Mia trade. 1t Is a question of only a
comparatively short time before the
trade with the Philippines will be suf-
ficiently enlarged to warrant the addi-
ton of regular vessels. The Pacific
Mail may put on the line with some of
Its extra vessels. provided. Of course,
the new boats, the Korea and Siberia,
are put in commission In the Oriental
business. In any event, the present
monthly service will have to be en-
larged soon. says the Honolulu s.ar,
and as 1t is not thought that the ORR
entail lines can do it with the present
vessels the establishment Of a direct
line will be the natural consequence.
1t is not regarded as likeely that the
Manila-San Francisco line will take in
these islands.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-26
Toys of Mature Life.

To advancing years there are Mt
least a few compensations, and there
are some pleasures belonging to ma
ture life which the young cannot en-
Joy. Poor girls" said Grannie b.. as
her granddaughters were starting for
ball in a state Of nervous excite
ment much more resembling pain than
pleasure. How much more comfort
able 1t Is to sit beside this nice fire
in ones easy chair. with good novel,
than to go out on this freezing night
not knowing what sort Of time you
will have. The chances are that you
will return home declaring that you
had very stupid dance, while will
have had most delightful evening.
No, my dears, do not envy you at
all; as far as actual pleasure Is con-
cerned, think have the best Of it!'
The enjoyment Of what Is called
comfort, and that all pervading feel
ing of well-being which comes with
it's realizing sense. is one Of the pre-
negatives of maturity.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-26

all persons who in public extol or at
tempt to honor any act of criminal In
tent or consequence. The new law Is
a direct attack upon the anarchists.
The total assets of Chicago Univer
sity are $15, l2S375.95. President Har
per wishes to increase the salaries rs
follows: Professors, from $1,000 to ST :,
900; associate professors. from 2,50C
to $4,000, and assistant professors from
$1,000 to $1,000. A pension system is
also being considered.
The Kansas City Journal says that
the meanest man In Kansas has been
found at Wellington. He hired ne
gro boy to carry ton of coal upstairs
paying him only Is cents for the job
Then he got some dice and played
craps with the boy until he had won
the 10 cents back. The boy testified
to this fact in case in court.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-26
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stance. While there is a decided move.
ment toward simplicity in these places
the vulgarity which has long been so
harshly criticised is still very much in
evidence. Women who would look
winsome in simple. suitable frOcks,
stalk about in costumes that are an
abOmlnation to the aesthetic eye. In
town the case is not otherwise. In
the drawing-rOom, at the theater,
wherever one happens to be, gowns
literally flash upon the eye. Women
who could easily command admiration
draw ridlcule upon themselves. And
this because they insist on disregard
Ing the golden rule of dress. "Slmplic-
ity." "Simplicity." cried Thoreau,
when he was preaching his gospel of
life. "Simplicity." cries Mrs. Yerkes,
and every one else who really under
stands the gospel Of dress Women
are gradually eschewing the fripperics
in which their remote ancestors glo-
ried. thus showing partial grasp of
the essentials Of dress.-Exchange.