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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-21
MOST REMARKABLE LIFE.
Woman Lives III Years. Surviving
All OF Her A. Descendants.

Woman Lives III Years. Surviving
All Of Her A Descendants.
The most remarkable existence Of n
human being-one whose surviving
parent died at her birth, who lived III
years, and who has recently died in
Sharon, Mimi, leaving not a single
descendant-is that of Mrs. Pureheart
Wakely. By her death the oldest wo-
man of Minnesota has been removed
from the scene of her remarkable life.
Mrs. Wakeley was III years of age.
Despite the fact that she was married
three times and became the mother
Of fourteen children, who all lived to
the age Of 20 years or more, and many
Of whom married and became fathers
and mothers, yet all OF Mrs. Wakeley's
husbands relatives died before she
did, and at her death she left not
relative to survive her.
Three months before her birth, on
July 8, 1893, her father, one OF the i'm
perial guards Of the person of the
Dauphin of France, was killed by the
Jacobin shoemaker, Antoine Simon, to
whom the young prince was given in
charge by the revolutionists. Her
mother, who was English by birth,
died in giving birth to her only child,
and a distant English relative named
her Pureheart. Her fathers name
was Isadore Dumorureiz.
At the age of sixteen Pureheart
Dumoureiz was married to a captain
in the English army, who, two years
later, was killed at the battle of Wat
erloo. The young widow, shortly after
her bereavement, came to the United
States with a party Of emigrants, and
four years later married man named
Edward Gray, who enlisted In the
army and was the first American
soldier killed by the Mexicans, Aug.
10, 1S47, in the first attack on the City
of Mexico.
She then went to California with
party OF gold seekers In 1850, and
there, in 1860. married Oscar Wakeley,
successful miner. Two years later
the Wakeleys removed from California
to Johnstown, Pa, where their num-
erous descendants lived, and where
forty three members OF the family, all
Of them except Mrs. Wakeley and one
son, were drowned in the flood of
May, 1889.
With this son Mrs. Wakeley went to
Minnesota and bought a large farm
near Luverne. Six years later she
and her son rented the farm and NOV
ed to Galveston, Tex, where the son
lost his life in the tidal wave that
overwhelmed that city. Mrs. Wakeley
escaped and went back to the Min
nesota farm, where she resided until
| her death.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-21
Man or Mountain.

Clifford B. Hildreth is the proprietor
of a hotel at York Beach, Me-, a lew
miles from a promontory known %
Baldhead Cliff. The place Is Wild anu
picturesque, and is the mecca OF many
summer visitors.
Hildreth is called Cliff" by all VIM
know him. His head mas pusne1
through his hair, and he has li''i0
use for a comb. a few weeks ago .
party of tourists stopped in front u
his hotel, and, seeing Mrs. Hildretn W
the verarda, one of the men called oul,
"Can you tell me where Baidnea0
Cliff isT'
."He must be around the house sOnie.
where" said Mrs. Hildreth. I'm"
him just few minutes ago" she we" Wa
not disconnected by the slangy t'i'
that she believed the tourist had DO
slowed on her husband.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-21
WHAT HAVE WE DONE TO-DAY?

We shall do so much in the years to come,
But what have we done to-day?
We shall give our gold In princely sum,
But what did we give to-day?
We shall lift the heart and dry the tear,
We shall speak the words of love and cheer,
But what did we speak to-day?
We shall be so kind In the after-a- while,
But what have we been to-day?
We shall bring to each lonely life smile,
But what have we brought to-day?
We shall give to truth grander birth,
And to steadfast faith deeper worth,
We shall feed the hungering souls of earth.
But whom have fed to-day?
We shall reap such joys in the by and by,
But what have we sown today
We shall build us mansions In the sky,
But what have we built to-day?
IT'S sweet In idle dreams to bask,
But here and now do we do our task7
Yes, this Is the thing soul must ask,
What have done to-dayY
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-21
She Was Gong.

Hoax-My wife went oue to shop to
day and lost a pocketbook containing
$50.
Joax-Did she lose 1t going to the
stores or coming back?
Hoax-Going. l said there WAS
money In it. didn't I?-Philadelphia
Record.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-21

He is not at home to visitors, sir"
was the discreet answer, so that re-
turned to Lady Waters no whit wiser
than left her.
You didn't attempt to bribe the but
ler,' she suggested, whereupon l ex-
planned that l did not care to bride
any member OF friends household.
Besides" l added, 1.-The butler used
to be one OF the colonel's regimental
servants; the two left the army to-
gether, and he is absolutely incorrupt-
lble."
We'll" said Lady Waters, IT can't
pretend to be satisfied. One hears of
the strangest things. Why should
Colonel Durand refuse to receive any
body? Why doesn't he write his own
letters? No one outside his own house
has seen him for three weeks, and you
must admit the affair has a mysterious
appearance"
l did not dispute the statement for
an instant although l had no doubt
the colonel had some excellent reason
for his retirement. In my case, did
not see my way to take any further
steps In the matter, and, indeed, both
Lady Waters and myself were on the
point Of leaving London for Christ
mas. 1t was the second week in Feb
ruary before we met again, and then
she sent me an urgent summons to her
house.
Now" she exclaimed, before I had
been minute in her drawing room, at
am determined that something must
be done!'
What about1" 1 asked, not think.
Ing of Durand at the time.
About the colonel"
Good gracious" 1 cried, you don't
mean to say that he Is still keeping
dark2"
AS far as 1 can gather" she re-
turned, mo one has seen him. He has
not been to his club I can't
meet a man who has entered his
house."
Are you certain he is there2"
Absolutely. have been two or
three times this week. The butler ad-
mits he Is In London, but when I ask
ed to see him l was simply told not
at home"
Then" l said, there has been no
news of Durand for longer than two
months"
IF don't arrive at some explana-
ton before this day week" cried Lady
Waters, In her most determined man
ner II shall inform the police"
But Of what?" demanded.
Il am tormented by all kinds Of sus-
picions," she answered. HE may have
been murdered"-
"Oh, but"
1T Is quite possible" she insisted,
'and his servants may be In a con-
spiracy to act in this way to throw
persons off the scent"
"Durand might never forgive you II
you called public attention to his af.
fairs" l urged. by the bye, have
you thought OF writing to him?"
"Of course l have written" she re-
torted. II have begged him to see me
limited that his friends are anxious"
"WeHY"
II received an answer In the same
woman's hand" Lady Waters contin
ued, assuring me that there was moi
the slightest cause for anxiety, and
that he would ask his son to come tc
see me soon after his arrival mex
month"
Earlier than you anticipated?"
"Of course" said Lady Waters
that may be slip, and Colonel Du
rand may not have received my let
ter"
Eager for Lady Waters sake as vel
as for Durand's to prevent the mistak,
of informing the police of her sus
picions, l thought the matter over tn,
. same night, with the result that l de
termined myself to write to the colo
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-21

Those women who go on the tneoly
that a few minutes waiting for meas
makes no difference to their huspanu''
have another guess coming.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-21

Farmers are so prosperous no" Us
FARMERS wives usually bring chicKen-
to town In the family carriage.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-21
RockefelIer's Great

Rockefeller's Great Flower Garden.
John D. Rockefeller is to have a
flower garden at one of his summer
homes which will cost $4,000. The
plans for 1t were drawn by his son.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-21
a M 8 H EEB EEB
KEEPING DARK
E # E7 EE7 # EH # Ell

- WANT you to tell me what has
become of Colonel Durand." said
Lady Waters about fortnight
before Christmas, and her disappoint-
ment was perfectly unmistakable when
/ expressed my inability to enlighten
her.
Every other person l meet Is ask
ing the same question" returned.
II can't understand it In the least"
she continued. 81 confess l begin to
feel immensely uneasy. l even went
as far as to call at his house"
wasn't he at homer"
''At all events, his man admitted he
was In London. l met him three
weeks ago at dinner at Mrs. Norcutt's,
and he kept us all amused the whole
evening Mrs. Norcutt was saying af-
forwards that no one could possibly be-
heve he had son who must be near
H 3d."
tain Durand expected home from In
diaT
I'm April, I believe" said Lady
Waters. Yes" she added, Colonel
Durand is certainly the youngest look
ing man for his age In London-and
one Of the handsomest and pleasant
est. But I can't understand what has
happened to him"
"Oh, WELL" l suggested, perhaps
he has run down a bit. and prefers to
lie low"
HE was engaged to dine with me
two days after l met him at Mrs. Nor
CUTS" she explained. and his letter
OF excuse didn't seem even to be writ
ten by himself"
"a woman's hand"
"Ye-es," she answered, and short
silence followed. HE must be alone
with. only the servants In his house."
Lady Waters continued.
"But are you certain he la there at
all2" suggested.
Il am not certain of anything" she
cried. Il feel extremely uncertain.
Here is one of the most popular men
In society, who suddenly puts off all
his Recommendations to see any
body, doesn't even write his letters
himself. There's mystery In the face
OF his servants; they have evidently
received special instructions. Now"
. Lady Waters added, II want you to
clear the matter up"
but how1"
IF l could tell you how could
probably act for myself" she answer
ed, "but have known Colonel Durand
a good many years, and l can't help
feeling anxious. Something" she in
dsted, must be done"
1 admit desire to stand well with
Lady Waters, although In the present
case 1t seemed difficult to see how 1t
was possible to crafty her. AS | had
explained, she was by no means the
only person to wonder what had oc-
CURED In connection with Durand. who
had in effect suddenly disappeared
from his friends.
After considerable reflection the only
feasible plan appeared to be a Jour
ney to his house in Manchester street
where he had lived alone since his
wife's death, over four years ago
There more than once | had been en-.
tertained at his small and very select
parties, than which none In London
were more enjoyable.
Colonel Durand is not at home. sir
said the butler, and placed one foo
over the threshold.
NJ NJ .P
"No, sir"
us the colonel quite wellr'
-Quite WE'LL sir"
"He doesn't appear to have receive,
any OF his friends very recently2"
"Not very recently. sir"
IL presume" l persisted, "that. Al
though he is not at home to visitor,
Colonel Durand Is actually In tn
nouse."
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-21

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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-01-21

Christian Intelligencer.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04

gan subscribed 100000, to be paid in
five years, 100000 a year. Charles P.
Huntington gave $4,000.
"a notable fact in regard to the
moneys which have come to the board
is that the great gifts of women have
come in the form of Iegacies. l do
not know whether or not this is due
to the fact that they have never, as a
ses, educated themselves up to parting
with their money in their lifetime. or
whether they feel that bequest is the
most fitting form for gift to take, but
the fact remains that not one of the
large sums derived from the gener-
os1ty of women came in the shape of
a donation during the life of the donor.
@In 1881 we received 100000 from
Mrs. F. ]. Hollands estate, left by her
I'm commemoration of the life and serv-
ices of her father, the late Bishop
Brownell of Connecticut. Mrs. Eliza
beth N. Coles bequeathed 100000 to
the endowment fund. She also made a
gift of rare tapestries, some of which
are now to be seen in the crypt. Mary
A. Edison, parishioner of Craze
church, who took deep interest in
the cathedral, willed 100000. Mrs
George E. Morris left the cathedral
$2OO,OOO. Every bequest, by resolu-
ton OF the board of directors, was ap-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04
~Ar.-~.er..~ar~
CATHEDRAL NOW A CERTAlNIf
Recent New York ChuIcn W a. 800
Comp o Magnificent Eohhce' L


as a tribute to the glory OF God, ire
snectiye of creed. There have been glfts
from all manner of church societies
and institutions. Little children have
Maid their mite. Subscriptions have
come from other lands.
"The Rev. DR.. Nevin, who was the
head of the Episcopal church in Rome
interested himself deeply In raising
money. and sent over sums aggregat-
ing thousands of dollars. Churchmen
in England and France have been ex-
tremely generous.
"A class of gifts which Is most Ell
fectiye and thought particularly valu-
able are annual subscriptions, paid
from the donors incomes. There are
a number of men and women VINO
have pledged $500 a year, and meet
their payments as regularly as they
pay their taxes. OF course, these gifts
do not figure in the list of donations,
so far as any total figure is concerned.
The donors retain the principal. II Is
a kind of endowment
after the work of putting in the
foundations we're finished. and the
western arch was in place, there came
the question of erecting the eight col
umns which stand about the chancel.
1t was originally decided that these
should be monoliths. The contractor
went to great expense in procuring the
necessary machinery, and had three of
the columns PRACTICAL finished when
they broke of their own weight. He
then asked to be relieved of the con-
tract, but the board rescinded the
monolith resolution and authorized the
use of two pieces of stone in the con-
struction of each column. The longer
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04

the idea of the cathedral, and with
the single-heartedness of the true en-
thusiast set about awakening interest
In it. Upon his death his nephew as
sumed the work, as part of his herit-
age. From the beginning the history
Of the undertaking has been intimately
linked with that of New York, the
chapters telling of its progress being
studded with the names of New York
ers who are identified with all that is
best in the city.
A stirring story it is-a story of
struggles and delays, of persistent Ia
bors, and finally Of success. In the
very beginning there came the panic
of 1878. Prior to the bursting of the
financial storm, the cathedral corpora
ton having been chartered in January
of that year, committee had been ap-
pointed to obtain subscriptions, and
three men had promised $100,000 each.
Only one Of these subscriptions, that
of the late John Jacob Astor, was ever
paid in. The other two subscribers
were among those who found them
selves unable to weather the panic.
The fund did not receive a cent from
them
Had all three subscriptions been
realized upon" says George Maccul-
loch Miller, secretary of the board of
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04

piece is SO feet in length and weighs
ninety tons. To get them to the ca.
thedral site was a problem which re-
quired much ingenuity and time. 1t
was necessary to bring timber from
Oregon, around the Horn, to use in the
building of the derricks. The last col
umn was in place November last. AS
the walls of the choir could not be be-
gun until this had been accomplished,
this accounts for another delay.
Within three years l believe that
the crossing will be rooted in and
services held at the cathedral. The
noble gifts of Mr.. Morton and Col AS
tor have kindled beyond a doubt a
spirit of emulation in the hearts of 9th
ers. and do not anticipate that there
will be any trouble about the rest of
the money needed to complete the
great work. New York Times.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04

With the newly announced gifts of
ex-Gov. Levi p Morton and Col. John
Jacob Aston to the Cathedral Church
OF st. John the Divine-the one C
$6OO.0OO and the other of 800, 000-the
splendid structure dreamed of and
worked for by the late Bishop Horatio
Potter, predecessor and uncle of Bish-
op Henry c. Potter, is practically
realized.
Only $250,000 is now needed to com
plete the choir, the northern, south
ern and eastern arches, and the roof
ing in of the great space between
them, which Is to be known as the
crossing" When this work is done
New York will boast the second
largest house of worship in the world.
1t will be alone surpassed in seating
capacity by the basilica of st. Peters.
The cost of the work is estimated at
$1,000, 900. The board Of trustees have
$4,000 on hand, the donation of Mr..
Morton and Col. Astor, and the prom
Use of 100000 when the other 5000 900
is raised. This really leaves only $780,
600 lacking to round out the required
sum.
Just how much it will take to con-
struct the entire cathedral as planned
towers, spire, transepts and nave-is
hard to say, 1t will be the work of
years and call for more millions. The
tower and spire alone will cost $780,
600. The roofing in of the crossing,
which is now in sight, will mean
church which will easily accommodate
5000 people, and is goal we'll worthy
any city's striving.
1t was more than three decades ago
when Bishop Horatio Potter conceived
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04

search for location it was found that
the development of the city had made
the first choice impossible. Where
there had been vacant lots in 1873
enormous buildings stood. Attention
was then turned to Morningside
Heights and the present location cho-
sen. At that time the Leake and
Watts Orphan asylum stood upon the
ground, which was purchased for
100000.
after the purchase of the site sub
scriptions came in more rapidly. We
already had 100000 from the Astors,
for, in addition to the gift of John
Jacob Aston, William Aston had con-
tributed 100000. Cornelius Wander
Bilt gave like sum, and in 1893 d.
Willis James gave as much. The Trim
ity church corporation subscribed
100000, and in 1898 j. Pierpont Nor
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04
comforto Of Trav.I

The porter on the California I,ul
this winter will be prepared n n.
gentleman's trousers while bs T III
This is a new wrinkle, introdn.sa j
the benefit of tlstidious dresse''
isn't absolutely necessary n -.
along an extra pair OF Trousers slts.
the porter works while you slssn
On this luxurious train daily ma.
reports are received by wire. NJ
are the latest morning and svs,'.
newspapers issued en- route sps !,
tionery, a library of western book,, !.
current magazines. A Whitley s,u
ciser for those who wish to keen
their athletics, and electric cUrS'
irons for the ladies' are other ban
comforts.
The Santa Fe intends to keen
fast flyer at the front.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04

trustees since its formation, ''the ca
thedral would have stood just south of
Central park, on the two blocks bound
ed by Fifty-Ninth street ON the north,
Fifty-Seventh street on the south,
Sixth avenue on the east and Seventh
avenue on the west. At that time the
blocks in question were thinly settled
and could have been had at price
which would now seem ridiculous. The
loss of the 100000 and the difficulty
in securing money following the panic
put temporary stop to our labors.
when the committee renewed it's
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04

pied to the upbuilding of the endow.
ment fund, 1t being decided that there
should be an income to meet tba av
penses OF the cathedral after its cree.
me gifts and legacies | have men.
Toned include only the larger amounts
received by the board. There are hun.
dreds and hundreds of smaller gifts re-
corded many OF them having come
from other than churchmen. recall
a generous donation by a Preshv.
terrain who said that he felt the CO.
thedral as planned was to be desired
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04

bad. 'ne eggs are
noo Unce l got a consignment OF eggs
pa pa'Aeu IN mahogany sawdust. We'll
n n snose eggs tasted like furniture
them. Aaue through
Eggs often get coptaminotoa -,
or TO MP MepI TOO close to strong cheese,
70 rau 70 onions, or to sauerkraut. Always
n eenper' John. that eggshells are
r cofous, that they acquire the flavor Of
eohee OF onions or cheese alm.st "
readily as butter does" s' as
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04

Persons who are the victims q
chronic complaints, and whose tlgs
ton is slow and feeble, are Ohsl
greatly benefited by taking but E'
meals a day. if they are careful to a
as much in the two meals as Eoul
ordinarily be comprised in three ID
neuralgia, in particular, will do well
adopt this course, but the first ma
should be somewhat late and the 50
ond reasonably early.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04
Must Marrv to ca prlz.

An artillery volunteer won recently
at a shooting match at Blackpool,
England, a prize consisting of we'd
ding ring, gratuitous marriage cere-
mony, wedding equipage, a polished
cradle, and bassinet, But he must
marry within twelve months to get
the prize.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04
Calendar Church Bells.

A curiosity in the matter o. y,
ringing is to be met with at fuVu. y.
near Cambridge, England. The Suus
bells there not only ring the nou' !,
the day, but at intervals also 'ns ~. ~
of the month. Thus, at IL U.'s Wv,
noon on the S1st there would be U''
three strokes.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04
Porous EqosheIIs.

"Eggshells are porous" said the gro
Ger. Remember that, John, and don't
pack eggs along with coffee, the way
saw you doing yesterday"
What difference does it maker
the assistant asked.
This difference" said the grocer.
anything aromatic, like coffee, makes
eggs taste if it is packed with them
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04
Little ones Words Did Good.

The little tots often utter words ~
carry with them a spiritual slns
canoe which we are slow to see ia
me up high" one of them begged a
morning Of the girl who roomed Ha
her mother. All that day, toiling d
dirty office, where the business nsa
ods are not famed for fairness d
rough men make themselves at sz
the young woman kept repeating
Lift me up high; o, lift me up hlgiT
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04
Youth look Notice.

The teacher asked If any one . M
class could give an example .,,hort
order of Edentata; that u.s. W Nj
teeth. 81 can!" cried Regins' !, y
face beaming with the pleasul' /, NJ
sured knowledge. well, Wla' ,s b.
said the teacher. "Grahup'
shouted.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04
State owns Diamond e.,

The black diamond fields 4 D..
belongs to the government ~
farms them out, and makes ,'..''
profit by a 10 per cent export da.-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-04-04
TEA

Good tea for a third Of a
cent a cup: a cent-and-a-hali
for breakfast, five in the
family.
Your grocer returns your money II VOC 'A'
like schillings Best.