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The Washington times., 1905-11-04

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The Washington times., 1905-11-04
HARRISON REALTY COMPANY,
HARRISON REALTY COMPANY,

FOR SALE, 900 bargain homes in Wash
ington D. c. Write me what you are
looking for: 1 may have just the house
you want. ROLAND G. BOOTH, corner
10th and G HtE NV no2-3t
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-28
A Western Worlds Fair.
BY Frank l.. Merrick.

PORTLAND, Jan. 27-Work on the
grounds and buildings of the Lewis
and Clark Exposition, which will
be held at Portland, Oregon, this
summer, opening June I and closing
October IS, is progressing rapidly.
Eight exhibit buildings have been
completed and the installation of
exhibits begun, while the remain
ing structures are nearing the stage
where the finishing touches will be
applied. The mild Oregon winter
has permitted the work to progress
without an interruption and when
the President presses the button on
opening day everything will be
ready and waiting-something un-
usual in expositions.
Not only are the buildings far adj
vanced, but the landscape picture
also. The grass is green and roses
bloom in the open air all the wear
round i'll Portland. Thousands Of
rose bushes have been set out on the
lawns and terraces and these, kept
fresh by the winter rains, Oregon
knows no frost bites nor sun strokes
are awaiting the spring sunshine 10
bring forth a riot of color.
The Lewis and Clark Exposition
although not SO large as other ex.
positions, will be a worlds fair If
every sense, rejecting the progress,
of all participating nations, and par
ticularly of Western America. I
will be quite unlike its predecessor,
in that it will combine with its broa,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-28

OUR local contemporary says
there is no surety that it (the cleo
trio road will not combine with the
railroads on rates" The surety
lies i'll the people along the line sub
scribing for stock in sufficient guam
titles to keep the control out of the
railroads hands. Keep the stock
at home.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-28

HAD Seattle failed in her fight for
a U. S. senator, she could have
charged the failure up to John L.
Wilson, who was so persistent, but
withal SO successful, in dividing the
strength that should have gone to
King county, and in discrediting
the loyalty of the Piles supporters.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-28

WHITMAN county has an able,
loyal and effective delegation in the
state legislature, and every return
ing visitor from the state capital
speaks words of praise for them.
Our delegation should have the
moral support of all the county, for
it is doing its duty and doing it we'll.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-28

THE state legislature yesterday
noon elected Samuel Piles, the elo-
quent citizen of Seattle, to a seat in
the United States senate to succeed
Senator Foster. The election of
Piles was made possible through
the votes thrown him by Sweeney
and his supporters.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-28

Or course Spokane will be bene-
fitted by the construction of the Spo-
kane and Inland. What benefits
the Palouse country will surely have
a direct influence upon Spokane.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-28

THE growth of Occur d'Alene
City since the building of the cleo
trio line year ago has been phe-
nomenal. And it's only some 80
miles from Spokane.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-28

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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-28
THE PULLJHaU HERALD.

Published at Pullman Washington, ev-
cry Saturday morning, and entered at
the Pullman postoffice as second class
mail matter.
ALLEN BROS. PUBLISHERS
MILFORD ALLEN, Editor.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
St. Valentines Evening In Society.
BY HELENA DAVIS.

Myrtle and Billy Thompson, sister and brother aged respectively IA and l6. were going home from school one even ing when their attention was attracted by a great display of valentines in the show window of stationers shop. They stopped to look them over. admiring the dainty ones with their floral designs and lovers knots. and laughing at the comic ones with their absurd figures and humorous verses.
 Say, Billy" exclaimed Myrtle. thought coming to her like lightning Why not have a valentine day at home with papa, mamma, grandpapa and Babe all counted in. I think 1t would be such fun; don't your
 Well. that depends on what you mean by a valentine day." answered Billy. his eyes fastened on beautiful blue satin, rose-puouea. iove--ersed val entine, just such one as he wanted to send to his little schoolgirl sweetheart, Maimie Lawson.
 Well, l mean 1t would be awfully jolly to turn valentine day lnto sort of Christmas, you know, each one giving d valentine to the others. and have bit of merrymaking too. Say, look there!-if there isn't one that hts grand II signed for him! Don't you see-the one of the inventor with his nose against buzzsaw? You know .grandpapas s for ever getting up inventionsIin his head: And how he does enjoy joke on his pet
 Biliy made no comment as his sister rattled on, but stood whistiing sotty. looking at the gaudy medley of .colors in the window. He always coolly de- liberated. his answers to Myrtle's quick. impulsive questions, and never joined in her bgrsts od of aa n be too saneune regarding girls suggestions" he said mentally. ''They fairly jump at con clusions instead of approaching them whistled through Under the Bamboo Tree before he drew his lips out of their musical pucker to speak; Then very bad idea, Mert. considering its from you, who think faster than you talk-and you'll agree with me that's pretty swift. But shouldn't we have any others be- sides our own family? Seems to me we ought to invite some of our-our-
 Billy broke off, tinge of red flushing his cheek. He was thinking of Maimie enough to speak her name. for Myrtle was such an indefatigable tease. and whenever the opportunity afforded she was merciless in her banter; I, s'ppose you mean Maimie Lawson" said Myrtle, smiling knowingly at her brother. She had easily read his thoughts.
 sWell-and some others too," answered Billy awxwardly. Then determining to get even with his sister for the sig riificant look she had bestowed on him he broke out with pose you'd like to have skinny Adams. wouldn't you? Bet he'd come"
 Then. feeling relieved. Billy began to whistle softly again. not daring to look toward his sister. for he had named a boy whom she could not tolerate. .'SISin- tall. thin. ose-jointed. Iarge-footed' red-headed. freckled and had an enor-
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the Il into a dozen) had been awarded their valentines for the supper. Babe" u cute. little fellow of 3, and grandpapa were called to fish for their valentines. Babe" as wide-awake as his elders, threw his hook over and suddenly at the top of the screen popped the most comcal rubber Irishman doll one could imagine. Next hls whole body leaped in sight. and across his breast was a large pIacard, which read, "Pshorel Phat. I'm yer valentine. Come kiss me-"
 Babe screamed with delight as he grabbed his valentine" and all the others laughed. too.
 Then came grandpapa's turn. Very deliberately he put the hook over the screen, saying, "I used to be a lucky fisherman, but this is my first toss where old St. Valentine rules the pond" Then he pulled on the ribbon, and slow ly over the top of the screen appeared the picture of an immense head filled with wheels. Under the uncanny picture was written, in Billy's bold hand, Tn the inventor's garrett" Everybody funny to watch the expression on grand papa's face as he grasped the meaning of the pictures title. Then he laughed til the tears stood in his jolly blue eyes, saving, between gasps to Billy. who was half-hidden behind the ferns in the bay window with Mamie Lawson by his side, I'll get even with you yet you young
 As soon as the mirth subsided Myrtle
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fastened on the inner end a tiny pin

fastened on the inner end a tiny pin hook.
 While this preparation for the drawing was going on the boys thought they could distinctly hear little bursts of smothered laughter, slvery and girlish, from St. Valentines side of the screen. And. surely. there could be no doubt about the sounds that reached them of switching, dainty frocks and dancing slippered feet, as If the animated val- entines" behind the screen were becom- ing restless in their Imprisonment.
 But the noise was stilled by Mrs. Thompson, who stepped close to the screen and began to call the boys, one at a time, to try their luck of hook and line. She pronounced each boys name loudly and distinctly. This was done so that St. Valentine. who was Mrs Lawson, should make no mistake In selecting the valentines to it the hooks.
 In response to the calling of his name the boy would advance to the screen and throw the hook end of his ribbon over it. retaining the other end of the ribbon in his hand. Immediately from behind the screen would step one of the girl guests, the pin hook fastened in her sleeve. All these animated vaien- tines" wore tiny dominos ever their faces to add the charm of mystery.
 When young gentleman received his valentine he would lead her to a seat and the drawing would continue with
 After ali the 12 youngsters" as grandpa called the boys (Billy making
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nous Adams apple" and large-knuck- led hands. During the past year he had cast silly. admiring glances on Myrtle much to that little lady's annoyance. and on Christmas he had been so bold as to send her a gay silk handkerchief accompanied by red-ink written greet ing which read ITO Murtle fur a .ary crstmas." This bit of gallantry on the poor fellows part had furnished Myr- ties family with an ineXhaustable sub ject for fun though just where the humorous side came in Myrtle could not understand.
 "Oh you make me tired" exclaimed Myrtle giving vent to her feelings now seemed excusable because so ex pressive. You know l detest that gawk."
 Billy laughed till his sides shook. He enjoyed his sisters pretty little, flashes naturedly, wei cheek him up. Sup pose we name Bert Brown instead.
 Well" hesitated Myrtle. turning her rosy face from him to hide the smile of approval that came at Bert's name. you may ask him if you wish to. He is your chum-and-I fancy he'll be de- lighted to come"
 My chumi,' and Billy gave an ,ex- me just 10 see my sister. you know that as well as I do, Miss Myrtle"
 T don't know anything of the kind! retorted Myrtle. Then she mentally But. come. mamma will wonder what
 For a few minutes brother and sister walked down the street in silence: but
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Fred, The Valentine Maker.
By WILLIAM WALLACE, JR.

the warning line: Beware before it is too late"
 It was the evening of St. Valentines Eve that Freddy decided to bestow his gifts He entered the dining-room just as the servant was placing the supper on the table He put the valentines-in a yellow envelope at his fathers and mothers plates then sat down and waited. His father entered in few minutes. and seeing the envelope at his plate he looked at 1t questloningly. re- marking to Freddy as he seated himself; Well. l wonder what we have here?"
 Its valentine for you, papa; made it myself-to fit you"
 "Ah. hap smiled papa indulgently. I've clever and thoughtful little son. You'll be heard of in the art world some day. I'll not open 1t till your mother comes in. for I see you have given her one also We'll open them together and both enjoy the surprise"
 Just as papa finished speaking In came mama. who also looked at the big vel low envelope with surprise Whats this?" she asked. taking her seat at table.
 "A valentine my dear, from your son. He has made us one apiece. made them himself. Isn't that thoughtful of him? ?"
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fyrtle. too full. of the valentIne sub-

Myrtle, too full. of the valentine sub ject to remain speeches. longer. said; Well. brother, do you wish to aid ana ana abet me in the valentine-day planY us only a week off now. you know.
 First, 1 must know what the plan is.'' answered Billy. I'm in for any thing that will make a jolly, good time Ing all the family in. But let's near your scheme"
 T can't tell you exactly" said Myrtle. flor l confess 1 haven't any dennl.e plan yet. But have thought Of doing one thing-that is to take mamma lnto our confidence. She'll know Just now 10 go about everything Mammals such an excellent hand at planning novel enter tanments. you know"
 Capital" declared Billy. Mamma IS always a girl with you and a boy witn me. She knows precisely what 10 oo III all matters-.gay,, sad or serious, l , sec ond the motion that she De Waoe cildir- man of our committee"
 That evening after supper, as MT. and Mrs. Thompson sat in the library run ming over the daily papers, Myrtle tip- R toed to the door and. catching her mothers eye, beckoned to her to come into the hall.
 Mrs. Thompson. excusing herself from her husband. obeyed her little daugh- ter's summons
 "Come up to Billy's room a minute, mamma dear" whispered Myrtle. We've something to talk over with you" Thompson and Myrtle were chums, the two ascended the stairs to Biliy "den." Here the plans for St. Valen- tines Day were laid before tnelr mother, meeting with her .heaTtys ap- proval at once. Mrs. Thompson had the happy faculty of never forgetting that once she had been young like Myrtle and Billy, and she remembered how much the happiness of her young .ht ilte had depended on wholesome hsht- 1,anrtad amusement,
 An hour after Mrs Thompson had ex- cnsed herself from the library to go to Rilly's ''den" MT Thompson became lonely and went in search of her. After looking in vain for her in thelr own room and In the nursery-where Babe lay swestly sleeping-he proceeded to might be looking over some plan for a new invention. as hat old gentleman had been very busy of late building the model for an airship. But grandpapa, in his great armchair snoring. with his slippered feet toasting before the lire in the grate. She must be with the children MT. Thompson missed. and ne turned his steps toward Billy's den. on opening the ooor his eyes shone with pleasure at the sight of the happy trio snugly seated together on the sofa; con versing in low. confidential tones. Three faces bright and full of eager anticipa- tion over the growing plans, were iifted to him.
 "Ah, hal A conspiracy! eNclalmed Mir Thompson, holding dp warning finger.
 "As usual. my nose is knocked out of joint. demand the password to this secret assembly,"
 Not a syllable of it shall you have, sir" cried Myrtle. interruptilg her fa- ther. You are an intruder-may be a spy-who knows But you shall pa.' the penalty on Februarv IA. Till then you shall watch and wait" And Myrtle stepped forth before her father. assum-
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father chuckle and say: Pass 1t over and let's see where he hit you. It's only fair fair. You You know we should be shown
 Melancholy, Fred sat in his room, holding his empty stomach and wonder ing at the irony of fate. Thus far his With anxiety he, waited for the nor row, for he had sent teachers and Gracie's valentines by mail that day, and he would know the result the next
 On Valentines Day. at the usual hour, Freddy stopped at the gate of Oracle Grey to have her company to school. Out came that little miss. her head in the air and her nose turned towards the clouds. She carried at arms length, between finger and thumb, yellow en- velope. On nearing Freddy she threw 1t at his feet, exclaiming: "I'm not your girl any more. The i-d-e-a!' and she stamped her foot by way of emphasis. r,v Whatr isIf,ngs gagsPed Fred. don't you like
 aLike 1t" cried the exasperated Oracle, its hideous. You've made the old thing yourself. and you've made me cross-eyed, with a crooked mouth. And just think, all my chums will have boughten valentines made of blue and pink satin with lovely verses, so they will, will; na wopt #, have fpsoaS syGA d a,o thing a broken heart behind her.
 Freddy picked up the sample of his love and genius and looked at it sadly. He had put the best of himself in thls labor of love. There was Oracle duly labeled in a purple frock, green coat. blue hat and yellow hair. and there was himself. also duly. labeled, standing by, offering to the object of his affection his blood-red heart. and the tender verse
 "As sure as the vine grows round the am your sweet Old sugar lump
  Was written with much shading and many fourishes at the bottom On that he had really. made the eyes crossed, for in painting in the blue orbs he had made one looking to the right and the other to the left. And the mouth-yes, the brush being too heavy. had wabbled at one corner, and the mouth was on the bias.
 With a. heavy sigh Freddy went on to school As he entered the room pupils, bur the instant her eyes fell on him the pleasant expression fled and a storm as dark as the blackboard gath cred in it's place Grabbing mp a bit thrust 1t before Freddy's eyes and yelled in high pitch: "Y-o-o-u did t-h-a-t. you ungratefu little wretch! And I shall report 1t to the principal. we w-i-lll" Then. turning to the other pupils assembled. she went on: See this-holding up the valentine Fred had sent--he shows me with a cats head. splitting fire. The Ideal" Then, addressing Fred again. she said: "Go sit in the corner till I am ready to at- tend to you. Keep your face toward the wall. too: do you hear?"
 board. his back looking at the pupils and teacher. poor little well-meaning Fred sat and philosophical on the ways of a misunderstanding world and the .ff ,ictfs std dafc md his heart declared St Valentines Day to be snare and delusion.
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that would show teacher up In her true character.
 room he worked long with .pencii and water color, and with sigh of satls- faction he placed the result of his labors carefully as in d saving bs to him fnr her, l hope. by showing her what sne looks like to other people" It was hls teacher whom he alluded to as her.
 During the remaining evenings Of the week Fred worked diligently at making three other valentines-one each for his father, mother and little classmate sweetheart. Oracle Grey.
 For little Oracle Fred felt a deep love. and he earnestly thought that they would wed when both 'growed up. It was only affection for his parents that ment now going to the moon-or some enchanted land-to spend their lives like a prince and princess:
 At last when St Valentines Eve ar- rived Freddy brought down the valen- tines for his parents. Carefully he had made them with pencil and water colors on bits of white pasteboard. Wishing to point a moral, he had made for his father the picture of man burning up money Under this picture. was his fathers name and the line A smoker burns money in tobacco' He had made a pretty fair likeness of his fathers pro- file, and had covered the whole picture with flames of red.
  fer the sharpness of the little fellows pencil, for the valentine for his mother also had a meaning which Freddy hoped she might profit by. His idea for his fathers valentine had came from what his mother had said about smokers rob- ping the poor by burning up money in indulging in dirty habit" She had gone on to say that the price of cigar would buy bread enough to feed some starving soul.
 The idea for his mothers valentine had come to him from something his father had said about all women's tongues being too long. When Freddy had asked if his mama's tongue was so deformed his papa had nodded his head emphatically, answering: She has the worst case of long-tongue ever came in contact with. And it is lengthening. too; 70 if 1t keeps on growing at t.ie present rate she'll be obliged to get another mouth to help hold it.". Now. wishing to warn his mother of the impending damage to her face he made the picture of a woman with a tongue so long that 1t hung quite to her knees. causing her face to be destorted with pain. Under this picture was his mothers name with
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And papa smiled again very graciously. Well. well! Mercy on us. The dear child.' and mama looked at the envel- sweet of Freddy to do all the work him. self instead if wishing to spend money for such foolish things as they turn out now-a-days for valentines. I'm sure his efforts artistic. But let's open them. You show yours first. papa. and then I'll show mine"
 Somehow Freddy felt bit fidgity as cover and held it up 10 view. As Papas eyes took in the picture and devoured the words at the bottom the smile faded from his countenance and a scowl set tied over his nose.
 ''Why-a-heml-w what-what do you mean. by this, you young monster of impudence! Aren't you you ashamed to Now. not word In reprimand." ex- claimed Mamma, who had come to Papa's side to look at the valentine. .'It's finel It's q real sermon. picture pointing a splendid morali"
 .'Oh then. I'm to be preached to. am F" angrily asked Papa, throwing the up as test-made an example of by bit of a kid, am II? Bah. bahi" Then. turning to Freddy. he concluded; I'll see you later; understand"
 Freddy did understand, and a creepy feeling of anticipation pricked along his back.
 You should be proud of such a son."
 
 Ut is fitting that we should be shown our weaknesses. It is only cowardly to reeoil from having our faults pointed out to us. Had I any shortcomings I called to them. that I might correct the errors of my ways"
 Well why don't you look at your valentine? suggested Papa. a gleam of hope dawning.
 Certainty acquiesced Mamma. and very deliberately she drew the valen- tine from the envelope. For a moment her eyes stared at the hideous carica- ture before her. flame of red shot upon her cheek, and. she turned to Freddy, saving: NO doubt. Frederick. your father assisted your imagination in this. But that doesn't excuse you in taking such Q liberty with your mother. Since you don't seem to know your duty to me I shall be forced to teach it to you. For the present you are excused from my presence. You will go to bed with out your supper. Leave the room at oncei"
 Slowly Fred rose from the table, be- slowed one last look on. the appetizing supper, then withdrew from the room. As he entered the hall he heard his