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The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-18

the question jokingly, then had the
grace to blush at his bad taste.
But Herrick did not seem to re-
sent his curiosity. Eyes, we sepa-
rated" he said, slowly, land she
doesn't know I am to be here, but
couldn't watt
He was straining his eyes toward
the distant black dot, his big figure
drawn up to its fullest hight. His
hat was off and the evening wind
blew against his strong, eager face
and ruftled the dark red curls on his
massive head.
Alexander dropped down on a pile
OF eordage and wrote things in his
not book.
"Oh, sit down." he urged Herrick
presently sit down. If you stand
ike that until the boat gets here
you II petrify. Sit down."
Herf1ck gave a short laugh. Il
peileVe l am excited" he said. but
then you know / haven't seen her for
year.
Her. -? who?" Alexander said abb
stractedly; he was deep in his notes
again. oh, your wife. Is she pref
tyr"
She is beautiful" There was a long
pause, during which Alexander still
scrubbed and Herrick gazed across
NANAhliB WdlGTH. linen ne DIOht
out fervently. "Jovel she was lovely
mat last night, with her eyes blazing
ana her cheeks as red as fire. / don't
know she Had ID I'm her. / might as
Wen tell you all about It," he went
on. I've got to talk 10 somebody,
ana II you won't listen I'll talk to the
little fishes"
"oh. let the fishes or" said Alex
ell.
But Herrick did not begin az once.
instead he struck his hand into an
inner pocket and brought out blue
leather case. He touched a spring
with his thumb.
That's her Christmas present." he
sad, and held Il toward his staring
'Diamonds2" cried the little man.
lou bloated millionaire"
NO" said Herrick quietly. II am
nothing of the kind. ! am a rising
lAwyer on a small income"
Then how"
'Did ! get fhem7 worked FOR
mem, saved FOR them. shaved for them.
ipp see n Wns about n diamond neck
ln.e That We guarded"
.Jusf think Of n. Aienander Ny
VIE and married f0r fwo years,
i'fing each other deeply. living CONE
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-18

alcove. Leshia sympathetically with
drew and was about to enter the sit
ing-room, when she caught sight of
Hannah In her husbands arms. After
twelve years they were still lovers!
Il guess it's the Kitchen" she adj
mitted to herself, but paused IN the
entry. Her father held a scrap Of mis-
tletoe above her mother, as she tied
the pudding cloth and stole kiss.
Job, IL you amt foolish" the old
wife laughed. tenderly. Her daughters
eyes We're dim, as she took a shawl
from the peg and stepped out into the
night 1t had been showing, but the
moon shone brilliantly. II only am
alone! Was it worth the sacrifice?"
Her heart ached with the question.
'Lesbia-you-" Raising her head
she saw Rodger Radnor before her.
Rodger. but changed even as she. with
the passage of years.
'Rodger-I heard you never came
here-I-"
II hungered for sight OF some one
who knew you. who had seen you"
His voice trembled as he caught her
hands in his own.
II came for an old-time Christmas"
explained Lesbia little unsteadily.
For old friendships sake make one
of us-to-morrow."
To-morrow-always II you will.
I.esbia, / was ignorant. a fool, to think
life here could satisfy you. knowing
your gifts and ambition. But that is
over. I have enough to give you all
you crave. I'll not stand in your light,
but rather help you In your career
Lesbia smiled through her tears. IT.
too am wiser. A career fills and salts
fies the head-but 1t leaves the heart
empty-while love"
Down the road floated voices of the
village choir, making its rounds with
hymn and carol.
'Lesbia, give me the old troth, the
old faith. What does anything mat
teri love you, dear"
Il am happy-so happy" sighed
Lesbia presently with Rodgers arms
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-18

| to injury. You will find that she
wants you-not the necklace. old
man."
Into Herricks eyes came a look
that made the little man vince. 1t
was the soul-hungry demand of the
lover for his life's mate, and Alex
ander felt for the moment the pang of
his lonely bachelorhood.
She is coming, my own, my
sweet" Herrick's voice was uplift-
ed. II never cared much for poetry,
Alexander. l leave such things to you
literary fellows; but Tennyson struck
It sometimes. My heart would hear
her and beat, had it lain for century
dead-would start and tremble under
her feet"
The shadow of the great hulk loom
ed through the darkness. The pas
sengers crowded to her sides. and
Herrick's eyes flashed from figure to
figure, seeking the one woman.
There is a tan rain coat-Viola had
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-18

the gray of darkening waters. The
wharf was beginning to take on little
activities of preparation. A half dozen
negroes sauntered up, the lights of
vehicles showed on the road from
Tampa, and smart little groups of peo-
pie gathered, their Christmas greet
ings sounding unreal and theatrical
in the tropical twilight
Herrick lowered his voice.
well, I let her go and she stayed
all summer, and then in the fall they
all went to Havana, and not once did
she send for me. And then 1 began to
see that there was only one thing to
do to win her pardon-and that was
to buy her a diamond necklace.
sold the little house, and worked
hard, and l have it-not such one
as that blonde creature wore, but still
a necklace. I was going to send it to
her, but heard in roundabout way
that they were coming home on this
boat, and so came to meet it."
do you think she will make up?"
81 don't know. I only know that
want to see her-that I shall never
let her go again if she comes"
The outline of the ship was almost
lost in the purple shades of the night,
but her twinkling lights shone like
stars.
Alexander pondered.
Don't give her the necklace, old
man." he said.
Herrick gazed at him frowningly.
'Why not?" he demanded. Wasn't
it what she wanted?"
"Oh, Lord. no." groaned Alexander;
sit wasn't discomfort that made her
wish for it, but just a woman's air
castle for the future, and you couldn't
see the difference
But she wanted one"
mo, she didn't. She wanted you
to want her to have one"
Herrick put his hand to his head
"Only a woman or a writer could
understand the distinction, Alexan-
der"
IT'S a woman's way" went on the
wise little man. "They will do with
out things cheerfully, but they want
man to think that they should have
everything from airships to automo-
biles.'
Under the glare of the deck lights
they caught the fiutter of a white
veil, as 4 woman leaned over the rail-
Don't give her the diamonds, Her
rick" Alexander stood up and laid
his hand affectionately on his friends
shoulder. ut would be adding insult
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-18
The 0|d-Tin1e Christmas
OOOOOOOOCOCOOOOOOOOCOOO OOOOCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO5
BY ETHEL HARRINGTON.
Copyright, 1904, by Ethel Darlington.

Lesbia re-read her letter. The last
paragraph almost shook her determi-
nation.
do come" 1t ran. Mother says she
is growing old. and wants an old
time Christmas with her children
don't let us think the horrid world
and success have stolen you away.
Have no fear of meeting Rodger. He
is as much a stranger here as your
self"
An old-time Christmas! There was
magic in the phrase. Six years she
had been out in the world, struggling
Tor existence and recognition Now
success. in a measure was attained.
Her name was head liner" in the
vaudeville theaters. She had reaped
money and position. yet she was pin-
ing for the old farm, which she lad
not visited in years. not since her
quarrel with Rodger Radnor, the
young farmer. who had held that a
woman's place was at home, unless
necessity drive her to the market of
work.
He had been young and dogmatic.
Lesbia equally determined, and the
break had followed. Suddenly as she
sat with eyes half closed, the past
years looked weary and profitless. An
old-time Christmas! Surely any sac
riice was light that could give her
such pleasure! Impulsively she
wrote. canceling the holiday week at
the theater, to the Indignation OF her
agent.
On Christmas Eve Lesbia reached
her home. She wrapped her furs close
ly, as she stepped from the wagon and
hA 80
trunk. The door was flung open at
the sound of wheels, and cloud of
happy faces peered out and shouted
a welcome. She was drawn into the
warm glow and surrounded. The
heavy-beamed kitchen was gay with
holly and boughs of evergreens; the
table laden with steaming dishes.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-18

Iorrably and economically on two
thousand year, quarreled about a.
necklace cIz, quarreled and separated"
nose necklace?"
Nobodys. Just a necklace that
never mad been and never could be-
aI least, 1t seemed so then"
q AieAander stared at him blankly.
On, say that over again." he said
II sounds mixed somehow"
herrlck explained patiently,
we had dlned out just a year ago
On christmas night. 1t was Viola's
plahllhg, Tor l had wanted to eat our
own turkey at our own table There
was woman there with a diamond
hecklace-one of those big blonde friy-
oltles, who made me feel as if 1 want
ed to build a fence around NV wife
but Viola raved over her, over her
gown over her beauty and over the
necklace.
l hated to hear her. She was so
sweet herself-all in white. with the
strlng OF pearls that her father gave
ner as wedding present-you know
Vlolas people were well off, and she
sacrlnced lot to marry me, but there
was the love, you know, and that
counted" His voice trailed off into
silence, and Alexander cleared his
throat alphabetically. For a little
while the two stared at the dark spot.
growing gradually larger against the
dull red sky-the dark spot with the
smoky steamer, the incoming ship.
All the way home Viola talked Of
that woman and the necklace, and
WELL it spoiled my evening. But when
we reached our home I helped her to
take off her wraps, and then 1 drew
big chair in front of the fire. and
took her in my arms
Again there was a long silence, I'M
til Alexander broke it.
''Wen?"
Herrick shook himself out of his
dream.
1t meant so much to me, who had
so long been homeless-our little home.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-18
MAUD ELIzA's DOLL.

s'pose that Sanity will bring me
A bran new doll. most sweet TO see;
And I'll be glad enough, / guess.
For I'm just kind OF sick OF Bess,
That's my old doll you know, and she
Is getting shady as can be.
Oh, my! But what is this I hear
Why, Bess. what makes you cry so,
dear?
Why. bless your lovely heart. did you
Think that ! meant 1t, honest true?
No, no, my darling ittsy dove,
Twas only just a joke. my love.
1 don't care how plain you are dressed,
You'll always be your mammals best.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-18

cloak of warmth about her. The
voices sounded wondrous sweet in the
night air.
peace on earth, and good win to-
wards men,"
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-12-03

Whom you feel like sighing-sing,
Signing will never pleasure bring,
Learn 70 laugh, you can laugh and
laugh right
By taking Rocky Mountain Tea at
night.
Occur d'Alene Drug Co.
The attention Of our readers Is call
ed TO the Christmas advertisement Of
n @. Petersen. the jeweler and
opticlan. He is going after the
holiday trade and believes that the
proper way 10 get II IL By publicity.
Otto Schmidt has purchased a
desirable residence lot on Sherman
street In O'Brien's addition and will
erect . comfortable home on the
same 70 be- occupied by himself and
Mrs. Schmidt at q later date. II is
the wise man who provides . cage for
the bird.
The Daughters Of Rebekah gave a
handicap social at FIaternal hall
wednesday evening. which was we'll
attended and q most enjoyable affair.
Games and the drawing Of . pig in q
poke with the left hand, we're the
features Of tho evening. The prize
for the best drawing was awarded to
Mas Eda Walls. There we're some
very peculiar looking left hand pork
ers outlined on the papers. Lunch
con was served in the banquet room.
Ben schley and Miss Martha Ellen
Kelley, both Of this city. were united
in marriage At the Banquet restaurant
Monday evening by Rev. II. Norwood
Bovine, OF st. Luke's Episcopal
church. The ceremony was witnessed
by few intimate friends Of the CON
tracing parties, after which all sat
down to = tempting supper. The
young couple have secured a cottage
and will settle down to the routine
Of married life without the formaIity
Of wedding trip.
Harry Spaulding has retired from
the active management Of the Occur a.
Alene & 81. Joe Transportation COM
pany and is succeeded as general
manager aud treasurer by ]. G.
White, one Of the heavy stockholders
in the company. MIR. White will
look after the business end OF the
company and Captain ]. A. Spauld-
ing will continue 10 his present posi-
tion as head Of the navigation
service aud master OF the steamer
Idaho. J. II. Spaulding will not en-
gage in any line OF business until be
returns from Boise, where be will
serve this county in the legislature
during the winter.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-12-03

overcoats, new fall and winter
styles. We have them at all prices.
No old stock. Glad TO show them.
Idaho Mercantile Co.
Don't forget that we are bead
quarters for all kinds OF rubber foot
wear. The Idaho Mercantile Co.
Try our corn and alfalfa for milk
and batter. David Bedell.
Heating stoves and ranges. See
what we have before purchasing.
Will convince you We can save you
money. Idaho Mercantile Co.
Blankets and comforters! We
have large line to select from. Our
prices are the lowest. Come aud see.
The Idaho Mercantile Co.
II you enjoy a good cup OF coffee
bug Folger's Crystal Blend, % cents
per pound. The Idaho Mercantile
Co.
Dry wood-Fir, tamarack aud pine,
sixteen inch and four foot. The
Idaho Mercantile Co.
Sold under a positive guarantee,
Olympic and Red. White and Blue.
Idaho Mercantile Co.
Our cloverleaf and Limburger
cheese can't be beat. The wggett
Empey Co.
Candy kitchen at the City Bakery.
Fresh and pure candies every day al
reasonable prices.
Lost, Wednesday evening-umhrel.
Ia, with horn handle, on Seventh
street near school house. Finder will
please leave at Press Office and receive
reward.
Lots In O'BrIens' addition, border
ing on the original townsite. at low
prices and on easy terms Of payment
TO prospective builders. See James
H. HArte.
Do you want the best tlouri Try
sack OF Red White & Blue, guar.
anteed TO give satisfaction. The
Idaho Mercantile Co.
Closing out ali wall paper al cost,
Idaho Mercantile Co.
For the best line Of driving and
cruising shoes. go TO che Idhao Mer.
camille Co. We have the famous
Chippewa and Washington brands.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-12-03
BUSINESS BRIEFS.

For hack service, call up 'he
Occur d 'Alene Drug Store.
Use Ceretana fiour. E. B. Keller &
Co.
Dry wood for sale. The wigeett
& Empey Co.
We want to purchase lot Of spring
chickens for which we will pay the
top Of the market. Read 4 Mcclure,
A new aud complete line Of caskets
at 7. f. Hedal's.
Our tailor made suits from slo
up. A perfect at guaranteed. The
wiggett & Empey Co.
Mrs. wenona S. Riddle. vocal
teacher from Spokane, has arranged
TO come 10 Occur d'Alene on Thurs
days, remaining over until Friday,
to give priatve instructions in voice
culture. Voices tried free Of charge.
Inquire Of Miss Potter. dec. 5-26.
For pure, fresh candy you should
patronize the City Bakery. An ex-
perienced candy maker will supply
you with the best that can be made.
L. NJ. Robinson having purchased
the millinery business Of Miss Phan-
uel Brockman, offers TO the ladies of
the city some good bargains In hats
and all kinds OF millinery. A liae
OF art materials WIN Be added which
are TO DO sold az reasonable prices
and the ladies arc invited TO come in
and inspect the stock,
Absolutely pure Old style maple
syrup, s1.Ao per gallon. The Idaho
Mercantile Co.
Highest market price paid for
green and dry hides. B. II. Williams.
Miller, Lakeside avenue, near The
N. p. depot, has new and second
hand furniture at she lowest prices.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-12-03

Any hreadmaker can make good
bread from Ceretana.
For the best potato on the market,
so to the Idaho Mercantile Co. We
have the Early and Late Rose and
Burbank, all large, fancy stock.
While at Spokane, eat at the Model
Bakery Cafe, SO Sprague Ave.
The Tourist, = something new in
ladies' and misses cloaks just re-
oeived. The Idaho Mercantile Co.
Leave your order for Rock Springs
coal at Bedell's.
Suite Of furnished housekeeping
rooms for rent. Inquire az this ONCE.
CASH cash. CASH. We want your
cash. The following prices ought to
get IL: Honey, 10 cents per pounds
lard, go cents per ave pound pals
clothes pins, cents per dozen. We
deliver to all parts Of the city. J. b.
Cooke s Co., Lacrosse. Phone, Post
Falls Rural line, two long rines.
]. b. Cooke & Co, Lacrosse, pay
car fare on all orders over e.. Look
for our advertisement elsewhere in
this Issue.
Feed Feedi All kinds at the
Idaho Mercantile Co. We have timo-
thy hay, grain hay, alfalfa bag,
wheat and cat straw; cracked coFn.
wheat, oats, rolled barley, shorts and
bran and shorts. by the sack or ton.
For the beat quality OF rubbsrs ae
the right price, so 10 the Idaho
Mercantile Co. We have the Bali
Brand and Gold Seal.
We are closing out all our ladiess
and misses hats at thirty three and
one-third Per cent from our regular
low prico. The Idaho Mercantile Co.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-12-03
HEwS OF TOWN. AND COUNTY

Born, 70 MF. and Mga. David Hol.
mss. Tuesday, Nor. 30, = daughter.
A movs is on foot 10 organizs .
Young Meas Literary club In tho
city.
Capt. soFsnson is cleaning the
harmed rubbish from his property on
Front street.
@. b. and II. d. Kine have sous 60
Hot Lake, Oregon, for The purpose Of
taxing advantage Of ths Mineral hatha
With viaw 20 improving their health.
A package has reached tho Occur a
Alone PosioGiioo addressed 10 General
George Washington.
y. BioFklund has opened a gents
furnishing store Ia the city. lie
Gomez from spokHne.
The City bakery haa employed an
expsrlsncsd candy maker and aided
that branch to ita business.
Hen. A. A. sgas, Of Athol. was In
the city Monday. lie Ia one Of the
representatives from this county.
George A. Baker has purchased
three lots in North Park addition
and expects to build a cottage on the
same.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. varnam have
returned from their eastern trip.
They visited the worlds fair while
absent.
The local board Of HomeHndora
will meet AZ the home Of Mrs. ]. T..
Scott neat Thursday afternoon at ,
o'clock.
John z. White, one OF the pioneer
citizens Of Clark'a Fork. was 10 The
city "Wednesday accompanied by bis
young son.
The steamer Boneia, owned by
Captains Reynolds and Mcdonald,
was tied mp 10 her dock Tuesday for
tho winter.
Miss Donna Potter gave a party'to
q unmbor Of young lady friends Wed
nesday afternoon 10 honor OF Mics
Daisy Rowley.
The grading Of seventh street ls
progressing nicely aud the contractor,
=. A. Marlou, says he will complete
The work next week.
r. II. Elder is enjoying a visit
from biz brother Edward, who arrived
Monday from Havalin, Kansaa. 20
remain for the winter.
Up 10 Thursday evening, the court
had disposed Of SO cases since the
term began. That 10 a good record
for dispatching business.
Chief Of Police Mc0overn il finsih.
ing a comfortable cottage on Garden
street. IL contains seven rooms and
all modern eonveniencea.
@. n. Coonradt has let the contract
for = modern cottage Of six rooms TO
be erected on bic lots on the corner
Of Occur d'Alene and Seventh streets.
Removes the microbes which i'm.
poveFish the blood and circulation.
Stops all trouble that interferos with
nutrition. That's what Holllster's
Rocky Mountain Tea will do. So
conts. Toa or tablet form. For sale
by tho Occur d'AlSne Drug Co.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-12-03
NOTICE 10 CREDITORS.

Estate q zepheEin D'Aoasf deceased.
Notice Is hereby given By the underlined.
administrator 81 she estate Of yf.nherin NJ
Aoust, deceased. 10 the creditors OIL ana an per-
sons having claims against the said deceased, 70
eKalblt them with the necessary vouchers. with
notice 10 the said administrator a Wallace Ida
the same being the place for the transaction q
state Of Idaho
Dated Al Wallace, Idahe. on the lssh day Of
November, 1904.
l. J. COLUMBUS,
Administrator uf the estate o.
nov. ls-iee. 10 Lenherln ID Aaust. deceased.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-12-03

Any breadmaker can make good
bread from Ceretana.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-05-24

kind of gentlemen who like to raise
objections and then reach an agree
ment as though conferring favor,
says Tit Bits. When the young man
called he was ready for him.
$50" he interrupted hercely, almost
before the suitor could commence,
you want me to let you marry my
daughter, do you:?'
The young man very coolly re-
Sponded:
Il didn't say so, did II"
The old gentleman gasped: "But
you were going to say SOP"
Who told you l was" inquired the
applicant. seeing his advantage.
"But you want me to let you marry
her, don't you:?"
mo"
mol" exclaimed the old gentleman,
almost falling off the chair.
That's what I said
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-05-24
o. KLETTNER.

,dy, versatile and bright enough tc
adapt himself to circumstances anc
occasions in way to make himseli
friends He is always smoking, 3:
% 20 cigars day he once told me
ard the way he holds his cigar in
his mouth is in itself source of mer-
-iinent. The cigar stands at an angle
of about IS degrees and points up
ward toward his right eye. You've
seen country boys at camp meetings,
who out of sheer high esteem OF
themselves and contempt for every
hing else. did the same thing, but it
doesn't look the same in "Uncle joe"
Then he wears little dinky felt hat,
black and soft, and it never sets
straight on his head. The angle OF
his cigar, the sauciness of the position
of his hat, the twinkle in merry eye
all bespeak the fact that he enjoys
life and never suffers from dyspepsia
or gloomy thoughts. He gestlculates
with his left hand, the forehnger stiff
ly extended and all the others closed,
and he says something when he talks.
Fairbanks is tall. angular. clumsy
who out of sheer high esteem of
looking. cold, dignihed. brainy. a
great lawyer, and much forced suav-
ity. That represents the contrasts
between the two men, Somebody
here has declared that if Fairbanks
is nominated Mr. Hearst will imme-
diately ask the attorney general to
proceed against him as representa-
tive of the ice trust. Fairbanks
could not awaken enthusiasm from
magnetic reasons or from any other,
but he could say things so full Of
logic and sound sense that he would
appeal to conservative, Unconditional
people. Although lacking in magne-
tiSm he stands high where brains are
worth something. He would not add
popularity to the republican ticket
Cannon would.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-05-24
MAYES' DRUG STORE
Take Notice.
June 8, 'O4, at | o a. m.

Each and all parties who are hold
ing a key or keys to the box of mon
ev exhibited in our show window. are
hereby notified that they must call on
above specified date and hour in Or
der that they may try their key or
keys and sec whether they will unlock
the box
The following conditions must be
strickly complied with:
7. The party selected to conduct
the trial of keys shall be in absolute
control at all times OF said box. Lock
and permit no rough usage or break
age of lock OF box.
?. No key shall or will be allowed
to be used to unlock the box unless
key is accompanied by the original
card.
;. No key will be tried more than
once or allowed to unlock the box
more than once. and will be taken by
the party in charge of the box.
!. The party whose key aplocks
the box the first time will be entitled
to ten dollars $4,000.
5. The party whose key unlocks
the box the second time will be en-
titled to six dollars $500.
6. The party whose key unlocks
the box the third time shall be en-
titled to four dollars (S4.oo).
!. No money shall be paid tc
either OF the three 60 parties unless
each has signed sworn statement
tcstifying that they are the proper
owners OF the keys and that ever,
thing appertaining to the trans
action was fair. honest and legitl'
| mate.
g. Every owner of keys must fal
in line and await his turn.
9. No further notice shall be re-
quired or issued.
Please act accordingly.
Respectfully.