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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-01

question But something seemed to hinder from
ing back the contrary, walked during the
early morning hours in southerly direction; then
rested till the and walked again. But
l made but little progress and with the utmost
economy could only make my provisions last two days.
would gladly have finished the water that first
evening struggled through the second day. want
of nourishment, however began to make head SWIM
and obliged to finish the dates and the lukewarm
liquid left at the the bottle With the ris
ing sun, agones of thirst awoke from sleep
exhaustion, how passed through those hours of
unbeaTable not-I pray that of you
have such experience. When the sun went down
/ was so dazed and faint hardly stand; my
skin burning, my tongue dry and swolen but a
faint sound reused from my stupor, and to
constituent white pigeon huttering about in front
There other living thing in sight except
a vulture which ! noticed with sick horror, how
erng above my head. But the pigeon! that must
human habitaton close by! If could find It, there
might still be hope for much could understand
though felt all the of earth and all
the winds of heaven rushing through it, realized
make effort, tottered a few PAGES
after the bird, then stumbled and fell and remember
more"
At point the old paused again, and said with
a smile: Up to have told you nothing you need
think Incredible of my tale is also true but
you will not believe Shall / proceed?"
a slight movement in the circle One elderly
lady excused herself from remaining, saying she
tired and would the from her niece
morning; two took the opportunity
of departing the time; but the ladys niece, the
young girl who had asked the old man to begin never
took eyes from his face, and looking at her he
sumed his story
was days, l believe, before recovered
sciousness and when / did found myself in what APP
peared to be cave: atmosphere cool and pure
and through opening could the waving of palm
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-01

ineligible words she uttered I snail know
what she meant"
The old paused but spoke; sort of awe,
his rather than his have fallen
upon Do l weary your he asked after a moment;
make tine my stor, short"
No, no." cried " tell everything"
He smiled indugently, father does at his little
childrens curiosity, and began again In the low,
clear voice: After mothers funeral left England
end travelled by sea Alden 1 my arrange
collected cames and other pecessares started
of into the interior where remained for three
need not into the details of those wanderngs for they
do not story suffice it that could find
my little had spoken True
its geographical directions had OF the and
part of the globe these mysterious people might
yet living but it the whole probable
they died that further search
less.
81 should perhaps have given up in despair had not
my suddenly deserted and placed retreat
out of the question The that the remittance
my father, which had always depended for
in arrears, and could not them fully
what 1 agreed still less give them increase for
which they been clamorng They wished remain in
city where l collecting provisions for fresh
start, but thought had persuaded them to with
longer under the promise that
England would have arrived, We did, in fact make
$ usual and had to suspect they
contemplating any treachery when, awaling at day
light fourth morning, found myself absolutely
alone in the desert-not camel could be
they had left nothing but bunch of dates and bottle
water, besides a small amount Of money had in my
waist belt and little compass always carried.
You imagine my feelings of dismay! Around me
lmitless desert, above the pitiless
parently the possible thing to rerace steps
the city which three days journey the
northeast whether should ever reach it was another
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-01

-HE turning point in her life had come
to Ray Desmond, and, half realizing
what It meant, half shrinking from
II the decision she must make, her past
life swept before her while she lis
tened to the old. old stOry-the life Of I" bon
camaraderie," of unconventional hours and
meals. of rapid expeditions In any and
every direction, and Of hard work, 1t is
true, but work which she loved. And in
exchange, the deep, low tones of the mans
voice in her ear, offering her ease and
pleasure, the probable dizziness Of domes-
tlcity. and. last. the love Of a man who
knew what love meant.
Darling" he whispered. are you
afraid? l want you now and always! Say
Yes sweetheart! cannot give you up!"
Again the silence, while the man looked
down at the slight figure in gray leaning
against the mantelpiece, and his face grew
stern and white as he waited for his an
swer.
1T is love, love, love that makes the
world go round!" And yet the girl had
fought so hard to reach her goal. Was any
thing worth giving it all up for now?
can't" she said at last.
And the mans lips frightened as he looked
st her.
why not? At least may have a reason"
The tone, more than the words, stung.
and the color named into her face, as with
equal brevity she answered:
1t is not good enoughu
Thank you! That is quite sufficient and
can only express my regrets"
You do not understand me-"
Pardon me. / think your meaning Is
quite clear. am only sorry for the stupid.
ity which prevented my seeing before what
you have so clearly explained"
1t is not what you offer me- but what
must give up"
i imagine it comes to much the same
thing. Whatever It is, the result is the
same. II only remains to say good by, and
20 go on our respective ways"
His voice choked little over the last
words and his brown eyes had lost their
brightness. For a moment he touched her
hand, and then she was alone, listening
drearily to the departing footsteps.
The May sunshine flooded the pretty
room, resting lovingly on the big bowls Of
flowers standing wherever space could be
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-01
Strange Way in Which Thomas
Herring Recovered Use of Voice.

WING in bed helpless and parayzed in a little room
Il above hardTesser's shop, n man. At a
/ IL glance 1t was plain to that something
amiss with him; only few back he had
tkES4lI known what 1t Illness now
- the blow had come, and come, too
only yesterday-it age since then-he
awakened feeling well years And
things happened all him. and thick
veil hid the sunlight from his eyes.
When consciousness returned, the old
Reside him. gazing with anxious and teaTsaned
all strength had left he could
not limb He would aloud the cruel
illness that had stricken him had also his voice
A tap at the door. and the doctor
Hopeless he heard him murmur. He win
lain his
: O'Clock second evening Dusk had begun
fall The light from the lamp fell
His closed and he evidently asleep
Suddenly loud resounded through The
helpless awoke. Aghast horror lamp
lying overturned and abaze the floor He tried shout
help to scream but all in vain The flames had seized
the curtains Soon all would be Powerless
stir himself he could the fire licking
split oil creeping slowly to his bed.
A sudden commoton in the shop below A CLEAN
hope the helpless old He listened intenty
che half shrieked Of Fire." mingled a cry
horror from his daughter reached his Help at
hand.
Footsteps up stairs excited hands threw open
the door. and he his son-in-aw rush into the
glance at the horror old told
him that he had not late, SEEKING the
he threw the contents upon curtains then stamping
furiously succeeded in sitting the flames.
And now the danger past he turned TO the white
faced
Thank goodness you are safel" he gasped
The old smiled. Now the terrible danger past
he felt that something had changed within him
You only just in time" he answered in words so
clear that all could understand.
The shock had restored TO him his
Such Is romance Thomas Herring, lives in
Hackney England terrible experience power
speech has completely returned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-01
The Inside of the Bodice.

DECIDEDLY new way OF finishing on the I'M
side of a waist and also Of giving a good line
10 the figure is the plnkcd rufie. These en-
circle the arm seams and are sewed 10 the
lengthwise seams Of the dress Innings with the
result that they MI out all the hollows In the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-01

hsur'- They help in giving good lines a decollete
gown while in several up the Of the bodice
they improve slight figures a charm. For invisible
fustes nothing can exceed three four eight inch
rufies the other; and graduation Of smaller
ones also ia These Of ruies often al
vided and set in on each side OF the skirt
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-01

plest and least expensive suits possible yet
is in the best taste little black checked
gown of cotton voie The little cape bolero,
cross between cape and bocro, trimmed ruches
Of the is inexpensive make this
be carried certain degree of elahora with
less expense than a With this is "a white linen
shirt waist white sailor hat and white silk gloves with
dun black oxford ties. white canvas ones
in the suit case with also n low cut summer evening
rock for dinner and pumps and the hmy evening
scarfs, which may be i'm demand for dlncug
There several dark materials the shops which
have been overlooked during the summer but which
being grabbed eagerly train gowns just this kind Of
fan one is dark blu. porcac which be had
in beautiful shades ana which comes at T. II "a
yard the other is chestnut col.r,d which
especially demand for travelling which lovely IN
combination with tan stockings and shoes There
and loosely black which dull finished
and which Is used only mourning but by many
women who like black relieve it by white Irish
lace collars and cuffs those of heavy embroidery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-01
Cheap and Pretty
Wear for Outings.
sSSSSSSSsSSssSc

HAT to wear a short outing is a question
that is better answered by deciding on an out
fit which has ever so little of a jacket or the
imitation of one than by wearing shirt waist
suit.
For "A visit of a day or two one of the sim
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20
An Absent.MInded Man.

Mortimer Smith was late In Joining
an opera party on Wednesday night.
and in explanation OF his delay told
the following story:
You know Sampson. OF course" he
said. We'll. II was his fault. Fine
fellow, but terribly nbsentmindod.
I've just been TO his house. Ho
won't be out for a week. Got run
over and kicked by n horse this aft
ernoon.
II said he was absentmlnded, but
what do you think Of this7 About 4
o'clock this afternoon he drove down
Firth avenue In n runabout TO which
Marshall's chestnut colt was hitched.
He meant to 20 to the garage and get
his car, That colt OF Marshalls is n
peculiar animal. Lots OF style, but
has habit OF acting queorly. Il was
the first time that Sampson had been
behind n horse since he took 10 mo.
toring Near shcrry's the colt stopped
and wouldn't go a step farther. samp.
son got out Of the rig and crawled
under the runabout with n monkey
wrench In one hand and an oil can IN
the other. don't know whether he
tried to screw up the colts hoofs or
put gasoline on his coronct. but when
they picked Sampson up he was
sight. Foolish fellow. isn't ho7"-
New York Press.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20
LONG AND SHORT STORIES.
Some Pointers Letter Writers viii DO
We'll 20 Remember.

Some Pointers Letter Writers viii DO
We'll 10 Remember.
Sherwin Cody In his Training
Course In Correct English. Business
Correspondence and Advertisement
Writing" lays down some rules as 20
the length Of business letters. Ho
says:
Write a long letter to
"a farmer
"a woman.
"a customer who has asked you q
question.
a customer who II angry and needs
qulcting down, and will be made only
more angry II you seem TO slight him.
"a man who Is interested. but must
be convinced before he will buy your
goods.
Write a short letter to
"A busy business man.
AN Indifferent man on whom you
want 10 make sharp impression.
"A person who has written you
about n trivial matter for which he
cares little.
"A man who wants only n record OF
a piece OF information.
"a person who needs only the slight.
est reminder OF something he has for.
gotten or overlooked"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20
Llrl PROLONGED by SUCCESS.
vIe'ory over World Means New vital.
lty and New Powers.

vIe,ory over World Means New Vital.
Ity and New Powers.
Hls new well known that increased
eonplexlty Of life with increased ox.
petdlture distinctly adds longevity.
Luxury, "the fertile parent OF a whole
family OF diseases" mobiles II greatly.
OF course. but this is manageable
factor.
We have only to recall personal eI.
perience 10 realize the force OF intel.
lectual stimulation. The Interest OF
sport will sustain men without fatigue
for d .aneos they otherwise could not
traverse, The excitement Of strife
will often mask tho presence OF
wounds. selfforgotfulnesB In all the
walks OF life, under the stress Of love.
chiyalry or accepted duty doubles hu.
man endurance, Success gives new Vi.
tally, new powers, ana this Is another
name for new life.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20
Monarch FOND Of PuddInns.

Blum King Hal" otherwise Henry
VIII. OF England. was exceedingly
fond OF puddings. A. one time no
gave a certain Mistress CORVALLIS
a house In Aldgate, for herself and
her heirs forever, 'in reward OF fine
puddings." In King Henry Wills
private accounts occur again and
again entries OF his rewards to diner
ent housewives for bringing him pud'
dlngs. A typical instance runs thus:
Item. The same day paid o the wife
that made the king podings AZ lamp'
ton corte, Wis. Wild" This would be
about 6l.75. but its value was much
greater when the entry was made.
This love for "hno puddings' explains
much In the familiar rotund hguro OF
King Hal.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20
PROVES GREAT POWER
When Regular Medical Treatment
Failed, Or. Williams Pink Pills
Cured Her Rheumatism.

Hundreds " people afflicted with rhou-
matism have spent years under tho care
~ excellent physicians In vain Then
they have settled down 10 the conviction
that IL is fastened on them for life. Mrs
Diusmorc was not willing to join tho
ranks Of the hopeless merely because her
doctor did not know how TO help her.
Here is her story
" Four years ago l suffered greatly
with rheumatism In my hands aud
knees. After had been sitting while
my limbs seemed 40 heavy could hardly
walk ON the first attempt So long ns
kept moving was all right, but just rs
soon ns stopped, something seemed 20
settle Ia my knees aud make them ache.
My hands were NJ bad I Couldn't touch
the palms " them ON u fiat surface; they
were swollen aud panied 10,
"Did you call IN u physician"
81 doctorcd steadily for over year
then ono doctor said: You hnvo taken
medicine strong enough to kill almost
anything Sull It did not kill me nor
the rheumatism.
GLOW, then. did you get rid u ~"
at different times had read In vari.
Gus publications about Dr. Williams
wonderful Pink Pills for Pale People.
and 1 finally decided 10 try them, took
them steadily for four months In no.
cordnncc with the directions by that
time was completely cured"
Have you been free from II ever
SINGER"
"Sinco then have had but one Sigh,
return Of my trouble, aud n box or two ot
the Same pills made mo all right again. 4"
Mrs i. A. Dinsmoro lives In hearty
enjoyment Of her recovered health al
woburn, Mass. entirely freed from the
| grave anIictios that rheumatism always
brings. When II appears Ia but single
joint Il shows that the blood is In n faulty
state In tho whole body. II may nj any
moment break out elsewhere, aud ono Of
the dangers is that " may break out In
the heart aud then the result must be
fatal. The only security Is 20 keep Tho
blood all the timo in perfectly sound
condition.
DIR. williams Pink Pills mako healthy
blood. All other relief IL superficial,
This il thorough. These pills aTo sold
by all druggists.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20
HYENA KNEW ITS FRIEND.
Apparently Vicious Creature Had
Memory for Kindness.


A few years ago In one Of the men.
agerics exhibited during the races at
Brighton England. was striped
hycna. which, TO the keeper and all
around him. displayed the usual fero
cious habits inherent In animals Of his
Kind. Among the spectators was a
young man who fcarlcssly approached
the den where It was snarling and
swapping furiously. and, putting his
hand through the wires. patted the
animal ON its head.
In an instant the hyona gave symp.
toms Of the greatest delight. bounded
about Ia an ccstacy ~ Joy and rubbed
himscl against the young mans hand.
seeming 20 be Oycrioyod nt his ca.
rosscs. II appeared that this animal
had been taken when cub by this
young man and brought by MIN to
England and sold TO the keeper oi a
menaEoriC. and although seven years
had elapsed since then the rccollcc'
ton Of the gentle treatment he had
received had been gratefully rcmcm'
hcrcd by this apparently untamablo
creature.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20
Marked According 10 order.

A story OF British stolldlty Is going
the rounds. A certain wealthy Amer.
lean In London dropped into shop
to purchase a set OF deoanters.
As the purchase represented more
money than he had on his person at
the time, he gave his address at the
hotel and instructed the assistant to
mark them c. o. ID. Tho assistant
made a note Of the request. but the
purchaser was surprised to find the
goods left at the hotel without do,
mand for payment When the parcel
was unpacked, however, Il developed
that each decanter had been beautiful.
ly engraved In twlning letters. &C
o. D."
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20
GOOD RECIPE ron SUCCESS.


Smile In your mirror and Il smiles
back az you; look pleasantly at the
world and II reflects your good natur
cd looks. cultivate a warm feeling
toward all men and they radiatc and
give back the warmth, Deal Justly.
Trade on bread principles. lie not
too Jealous Of your rights. The world
-mankind-soon discovers where Il
Ia well treated and trades there.
BE loyal to your clerks and they
will return Il In loyalty. Trade on
broad lines. buy u broad people, treat
tho public generously and success Ia
sure 10 comc-a success that In worth
tho winning and keeping and cherish.
ing. Bo eNacting. carping. looking out
carefully for your little rights. and as
sure as the sun shines the world will
have its eye on you. watching you In
way that you do not care TO be
watched
Keep sweet and move on.-DAtten's
Wedge
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20
UIsFIovRlNe ULCER
PeoFe Looked at Her In AmaIemsnt
-Oronouneed lneurable-Faee
Now Clear az Ever-Thanks
God for cutleura.

Mrs. P Haekett. OF 400 Van Buren,
81, Brooklyn. n. ". says: II wish
TO Fvo thanks for the marvellous cure
OF ty mother by Cuticura She had
aSvere ulcer. which physicians had
protouneed incurable. II was n ter.
ribll Disagreement. and people would
stand In amazement and look after
her After there was no hope from
doctors she began using Cutlcura
Soap. Ointment. and Pills. and now.
thank God, she is completely cured.
and her face Ia as smooth and clear
AsNepAs
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20
WAY OUT oE DILEMMA.
Simple Explanation None Of the List
eners Had Thought o.

1lWNlt EhHIaWaAlNW NNNN " wv @'NN
eners Had Thought o.
They were cracking hard nuts In
the smoking room after the tolls OF the
day were over. Some dificult cases OF
conscience had just been related,
where a conflict existed between duty
and inclination and one OF these
stories suggested the following Irish
difficulty"
AS sat fishing one day" said Con
MaCMahon. IL fell asleep. a terrible
thing happened There was ] In a
tiny. wee boat. with two colleens,
Kathleen an Maurccn. faith. an didn't
dote ON Kathleen. though sorra a
bit she cared for me. This Is a con.
trary Wurrld. especially In Kerry, for
Maurcun. II was aisy to see. liked me
bctthor than airy Of the other bhoys,
though mUsilf could hardly bear the
sight OF her Hut. sure. she was Kath.
lccn's friend, 20 had TO put up with
her company.
We'll an awful storm came on.
the waves rose mountains high. an
the girls called on all the saints 20
protect an save thin There was no
chance with three Of us In the boat
Il had 10 be- lightcrcd; what was a
body TO do7 was fair distracted,
Kathleen I couldn't part with. an !
darn't throw Maurcon into the angry
waters. Can any OF yen tell me what
I did7"
Cons intelligent and interested au
dicnce suggested different ways OF
salvation; none was correct
Il awoko' said the story.tcllcr
"Yez all seem to forget | had been
asleep! London TitBits.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20
Younus,sr Too ImsoIns,I,.s.

A London clergyman heiA a chif
aren's Bible class recently and after
ward talked TO his young friends
about the terrible suffering OF the
POOR in cold weather what Ia that
place" he asked one OF the boys
where many old people have 10 10
for warmth. although they try TO keep
away from ~" Tho lad, without a
moments hesitation. said. Hell"
Tho clergyman. however. had meant
the workhouse.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20
Queer Love PotIons.

A woman who has been arrested in
Berlin for fortune,telllng IS said TO be
skilled In the preparation OF love po'
tons, According to her recipes a
graduated substance must be browed
with parchments containing charms.
and the concoctlon must be worn sew
en- days on tho breast Equally efec'
tive are three hairs OF the loved one
and three drops OF the lovers own
blood on slice Of ounce This must
be eaten when the moon is full, and
with ones eyes steadily fixed on that
lumlnary
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20

shah Of Persia owns more pre-
clou| stones than any other monarch
or mmandCr 10 the world. lie Keeps
tiQ0OO worth In a glass jar In his
bedffom, but the remainder Of his
iov| 8. TO the value OF many millions.
ard eked In a huge safe at bis palace
at Rheran, and a body of nfty men
1nd EmpIoyment In Guarding II.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20

Tic sWedcs have custom At
Chri'tmas time OF decorating pct
larnt with red ribbons and bells. then
loadlpg It with gifts for the family.
The amb Is turned loose In the house.
and bach one attempts to catch II and
md their Gift.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20

~ ~ cannot procure sandholn's ucrems
loti1 all Oandfuti Cure from your druggist
% VI ~, Nute Naudhulm Drug 60, 90 Man.
hatt hluf peg Muints, Iowa, they will send
q cfINcss prepaid 10 cures when all doctors
ntT'H.l moulllurs, greasy sIlNcg aud oiutmCutg
'ail. rec booklet Tor the asking. pysctbc
gour ,gase and special directions will be ftrn.
lshco4 hcteina fimplUs. Acne, old sores Ring
worm blood Poison, Hack Heads Insect Iitcs
DaunHlu scalp Trouble, Failing Hair Nervous
Troupe ltncycr fails Lotion, Vi, soap 2dc.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20

The Chinese voice lacks two hottest
its scale has six notes. instead OF
eight. The fourth and tho seventh
notes are tho missing ones.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20
A PLAIN TALK
On a Plain Subject In Plain
Language.

The coming winter will cause at least
ono-half Of the women 20 have catarrh,
colds, coughs, pneumonia or consump-
ton. Thousands OF women will lose
their lives md tons OF thouNAnds will
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20

acquire some chronic all
ment from which they
will never recover.
Unless you take the
necessary precautions, the
chances are that you (who
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20

First American Fire Engine. 3
In 1891 the nrst Are engine was,
taken from England TO New York.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-01-20

To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative nromo Quinine Tablets. Az dfug
gi.is rufuud tho mansJ N " falls ~ cure r. ".
Groves tiguatufs 10 on each hos. 20,