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The Paducah sun., 1906-04-03

Invitations ana wedding announce
ments are a speciality of The Suns
Job department with prices lower
than elsewhere.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

get from concerning themselves with
great things; a pleasure which is re-
sponsibje for much OF the reading. and
especially the discussing, OF the worlds
great poets. and which brings forth
many lofty sentiments from the num-
erOus class of persons who combine
idealism with vanity. Helen's selec-
tion was the first movement Of the
Sonata Appassionata," and she was
filed with a pleasing sense OF majesty
and Importance as she began She
liked the first theme especially be
cause # was striking and dignifed and
never failed 10 attract attention; and
in what followed there was room for
every shading Of tone, from delicate
softness that showed much feeling and
sympathy. 10 stunning fortiss.mos that
made everyone stare. The girl was re-
lieved Of any possible fear by the Ger
tainty that the composition was COM
pleteIy beyond her hearers under
standing. and so she soon lost her
self IN her task. and. as her excite
ment mounted. played with splendid
spirit OF abandon Her calculation
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ed. however, Mistress Helen heard not
a word of the song. for Il had scarcely
begun before she turned her eyes
toward the doorway and caught sight
OF a figure that drove all other ideas
from her mind Mr. Harrison had
come at last
He was tall dignihed man, and
Helen's first feeling was OF relief 10
discover that he was neither coarse
looking nor even plain. He had rath-
er too bright a complexion. and rather
too large a sandy mUstache, but his
clothes fitted him. and he seemed 20
be at ease as he glanced about him
and waited in the doorway for the
young lady at the piano TO finish
While the faint applause was stiu
sounding he entered with Mrs. Rob
erts, moving slowly across the room.
md now." thought Helen. now for
it,"
AS Sc expected. the two came
toward her. and Mr.. Harrison was
presented: Helen. who was on the
watch with all her faculties. decided
that ne bore that trial tolerably. for
while his admiration OF course showed
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

even the echo Of IT makes him
tremble."
Il suppose. then" said Helen. glihly.
trying to save herself. that YOU think
the sonata is too serious TO be played
IN publc?"
Not exactly" was the answer; 1T
depends upon the circumstances. There
are always three persons concerned,
YOU know In this case, as YOU have
parioned me for being serious. there
is i'm the first place the great genius
with his sacred message. YOU know
how he learned that his lifework was
10 he ruined by deafness, and how he
poured his agony and despair into his
greatest symphony. and into this
sonata. This is the first person, Miss
Davis"
He paused for a moment; and Helen
took a deep breath. thinking that II
was the strangest conversation she
had ever been called upon To listen 10
during an evenings merriment. Yet she
did not smile, for the mans deep
resonant voice fascinated her.
And the second2" she asked"
The second" said Howard. turning
his dark. sunken eyes full upon the
girl. is another man. not a genius.
but one who has suffered. I fear. near
~ as much as one; a man who is very
hungry for beauty. and very impatient
$50 knocks Fate upon the door
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

again aware OF the miIlionaire's very
limited attainments.
That was very interesting thing
we just heard" he said. What was
it2 Do you know
Helen answered that It was Rams
Cavatina.
"Cavatina?" said Mr.. Harrison.
The name sounds familiar; / may
have heard it before
Helen glanced ncrvously al Mr.. How
ard but the latter gave no sign.
Mr.. Howard is himself a violinist
she said. we must be careful what
criticisms We make.
"Oh, do not make any do not
know enough about it, said the other
with hcartincss which somehow seem
cd TO Helen to fail of deserving the
paHiatng epithet of "bluT.
Mr.. Howard has just been telling
me about my own playing helen
went on. growing little desperate.
Il hope he admired IL as much as j
did" said the unfortunate railroad
president
I'm afraid he didn't" said Helen
trying to turn the matter into laugh
HE didn't" exclaimed Mr. Harrison,
in surprise. pray. WHY not2'
He asked the question OF Mr.. How
ard. and Helen shuddered. for fear he
might begin with that dreadful There
are always three persons concerned,
you know" But the man merely said.
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

had been all OF him he might have
been handsome. though iu "a strange
uncomfortable way Tho broad fore
hcnd seemed more prominent than
ever. and the dark eyes seemed fairly
20 shine from beneath II Tho rest
Of the face though wan. WAS as pow
erful and massive as the brow. and
seemed 10 Helen. little used as she
was o. think OF such things. To ludi-
cate character as well as suffering.
"It looks a little Ike arthur g.. she
Thought
This she had been noticing ia the
course OF the conversation, chen, be-
cause her curiosity had really been
riqucd. she brought back the original
topic again. You have not told me
about my PLAYING" she smiled. and
! wish for your opirion- am very
vain. you know" CThere is wisdom
ia 1voviug "A weakness which YOU
wish others 10 think YOU do not pos
stesJ
"It save me great pleasure 10 watch
YOU" sad the man after "a moment
'"To watch me,' thought Helen.
"That is palpable c.as.on. That
is not cgitic.siug my music Itself
She said aloud. not showing that she
WAS a triCe annoyod.
You have evidently been very well
taught" said The other. unusually
well. and YOU have a vc.y consider
able technique" And Helen WAS only
more uncomfortable than ever evil
deIuy tho man would have Ehed 20
add "bIt" 70 that sentence. ana
Ihe gl-l fcit as II she had come near
an .cicie Iu the course of her even
irp's triumph. However. she was now
still more curious o. Hegr the rest of
his opinion. Half convinced yet that
it must be favorable ia the END, she
said.
Il should not in the least mind your
speaking plainly: the admiration of
people who do not understand music
] really do not care for" And ihen
as AIr Howard nzed his deep. clear
eyes upon her. Helen Involuntary
lowered hers little
'-If YOU re8IIy want my opinion.
said the ether you shall have IT,
But YOU must remember that it is
yourself VINO leads me 10 the bad
taste of being serious iu compIny-'
The last remark was In HeIen's own
style. and she looked interested For
the rest. she felt that she had gotten
into grave trouble by her question, but
il was too late 70 retreat now.
Il viii excuse you" she said. Il
wish to know
VERY well then. said Mr.. Howard
the truth is that I did not care for
your selection
Eeion gave a slight start. If that
is aII the trouble. ] need not W0rry.
she thought; and she added easily. The
s1uau is usually considered one of
Beethoven. very greatest works, Mr.
Howard"
Il am aware of that" said the other
but do you know how Beethoven
cane 20 compose It2"
Helen had the happy feeling OF q
person Of moderate resources when the
conversation turns 10 one of his spe-
cial,ics. Yes. She said. .'I have read
how DE said SO pocht das SchicksaI
auf die Ptarte-' DO you understand
that Mr. Howard2'
only partly" said the other, very
gently. do you2' And Helen felt just
then that she had made a very
awkward blunder, indeed.
Fate is a very dreadful thing % un-
Gerstand. Miss nevis" the other con-
ti.ued slowly. When one has heard
the knock. ne does not forget il. and
The Washington times., 1906-09-23

Of Inslncerity. and who is accustomed
10 look 90 the great masters Of art
for all his help and courage"
Helen felt very uncomfortable In
deed
Evidently" she said. Il am the
third"
yes" said lIr Howard "the plan
int ls the third. u is The pianists
place 20 tazc the great work and live
&C. and study u until he knows all that
Il means. and then
81 don think ! took 81 QIifc so
seriously as that" said Helen. with a
poo attempt al humility.
no, s..d Afr. Howard. s-avely: IL
was mad evident 10 me tha you did
not by c.ery note you played. for you
treated II AS if 1t had been Liszt
sh1W-piece."
Helen was OF course exceedingly
angry an those last blunt words. bat
she was too proud T. let her vocation
be observed. She felt that she had
gotten herself intO the dIIeUlty by
asking for serious criticism. for Geen
go her heart she knew that fl was
true, and that she would never have
dared 10 play tho sonata had she
known thlt a musician was present
Helen fe.t completely hum.Iated. her
few minutes conversation having been
enough o. put her ont of hum3r with
herself and all Of her surroundings.
There was a long silence, 10 which
she had time 20 think of what she
had heard. she felt in spite of herself
the folly Of what she had done. and
her whole triumph D al suddenly come
10 look very small indeed; yet as was
natural. she felt only anger against
the man who had broken the spell and
destroyed h.r Illusion She was only
the more lrr.tated because she could
not find any ground upon which 10
blame h.m-
1t would have been very difficult for
her TO have carried on the converse
ton after that. Fortunately a diver
sion occurred. the young person who
had last played having gone 10 the
piano again. this time with a young
man and a violin.
Aunt Polly has found some one to
take YOUR place. said Helen. forcing
q smile
Yes" said the other. "sGe told me
we had another v5a-ia-st"
The vi0liuist played Rzn's "Cava-
tina. thing with which dddlers all
love 70 exhibit themselves. he played
it just little of the key al times. as
Helen might have told by watching
her companions eyebrows She IN the
meantime was trying TO recover her
equanimiry. an5 10 think what else
she could say. Hes the most uucom-
Portable man ] ever met" she thought
with vexayi0u. 81 wish I'd insisted
upon keeping away from him
However. Helen was again relieved
from her plight by the fact that as the
fiddler stopped and the faint applause
died out she saw Mr.. Harrison coming
toward her Mr. Harrison had some
how sucCeedcd in extricating himself
from the difficulty IN which his host
ess had placed him, and had no doubt
guessed that Helen was not better
pleased with her new companion.
May Join y0u2' he asked as
he neared the sofa
Certainly" said Helen. smiling;
she introduced the two men, and Mr.
Harrison sat down upon the other side
Of the girl Somehow or other he
seemed less erdurabIe than he had just
before. for his voice was not as soft
as Mr. Howard 3, and now that
Helen's animation was gone she was
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fCopuighted. 1901. by Upton sinclair)

SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAl. Ef9-
Helen paws is daughter of a rural cl0rsy-
man living near New York Under the a 80
af her New York aunt Mrs. Roberts ne
has been studying music In Euiupr-
thur. who has always loved her. ana Wt.os-
love IS intensified by the reunion
years earlier. a woman had LETT AItl'-is 80, @
merely thar the boy was "a srhre.l.''.
SON" Mr. Davis had brought arthur 3 ub .of "a
his own child The lad early GeFe.9pTH - ---t
while teaching school Helen Suggests "a
she and ne co.laborate In song WItliis,, -
thur calls on her and under u'g --t''..g
m nor music Coufesess hls love. she reJe't9
him and "a stormy scene follows en1Ln5 =.
his departure. she goes to house p4its a.
her auuts. Mrs Roberts. Wheie sIg .a.,+t,.
sr4roFura1 10 a Mr. Harrison, a very "ettlls
man Mrs Roberts is determined heE me i4
shaU marry for money and the girl "ii''H5'y
RlnuIesCes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-01
STILL THE SAME BOY.

A little OF every age of civilization is
IN It's toys. The future historian win
nave no difficulty in reconstructlng our
age u ne fnds merely a few TOYS i'm
dusty garrets or museums. Do Won
Know what the little children In the
early days Of the prosecuted Christians
prayed with? have always thought
IL at once pathetic and horrible: thev
played with little toy Instruments of
martyTdom. So today childhood PLAYS
with the things Of science. What went
oversee this year from Paris and MI
remoerg were toys OF wireless teIee-
raphy, electrostatis machines. electric
tramWays, automobiles driven nv alro.
mol or electricity, electric torpedoboats
that plunge and come to the surfac,
again, clnematogra plis. for the maeie
lantern ~ declassed, and ohromntropes
that present c0lored moving pictures.
these scientific fancies OF the moment
ana dozen others. looked az them
one ana all and amazement grew nm
OF, me. What kind OF little boy ia he
who VIII play with these sotube- ami
intricate toys2 And | pictured him as
dfeary and learned little man. but.
toned up IN a black blouse, one flnge-
htted 10 his enormous forehead and his
eyes wrinkled with uncanny thought
And then ] remembered that even fhe
little twentieth-centuiy boy Is one on
the Wise People; In his untirius wis
dom he knows that toys-even Ruhnl-
korn coils ana Geissler luminous tubes
and voltameters--arc bad when broken.
and | foresaw for him splendid mo-
ments, inquiring. destructive.--Vauce
Thompson In Everybody's.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-01

A piece OF property located near the
corner OF Twenty street ana
Quincy avenue, was offered the board
for building site at cost Of 81 .622.
There Is an acre and q half of land in
the piece. The board decided to buy
the place, and will erect large build
ing there next year.
The board has cash on hand 1886 Sc =.
DIVORCED AND MARRIED SAME
DAY.
Divorced and REMARKED within a
few hours, was the experience yester-
day afternoon OF Mrs. Amanda Cole.
On June 80, of this year Mrs. Amanda
Cole filed suit for divorce against
Charles r. Cole on the grounds of nom
support, asking also the custody of the
child. Upon the hearing Of the testi-
mony In the case, Judge Howell decld-
ed not to award the child to either
party. The case was taken under ad-
yisement by the court on Oct. 49, The
parties of the suit then effected an
agreement whereby the PLAINTIFF s
mother was given the custody OF the
child. and the decree was signed by
the court to this effect. With the de-
cree In her possession the plaintiff left
the court house, to return in less than
three hours with Henry Miller TO Sc
cure marriage license
NEW BOKERAGE COMPANY.
The Interstate Brokerage company
has filed with the county clerk its ar
tlcles OF incorporation, a copy Of which
will be forwarded to the secretary Of
state. The company will make Ogden
its principal place of business. II Is
incorporated for $4,000, divided into
shares Of the par value of 81 90 each,
The business pursuit OF the company
VIII be the buying and selling of stocks,
bonds, mortgages. securities and the
conducting of general brokerage busl-
ness. The officers OF the company are,
president. 7. II. Carr; vice president,
II. r, Teller: secetary and treasurer
n. j. Grubnau, and they, with L. c.
Manson and Il. NJ. Conroy, are this in.
corporators.
OPERA HOUSE BOOKINGS.
The bookings at the Grand Opera
House are, Monday evening, "rhe Col.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-01
PINTSCH GAS PLANT
Inspected by Eastern Representative
And VIII be Enlarged.

ogden. Dec. 1.-The Pintsch Gas COM
pany's plant In this city was inspected
yesterday by w. A. Rivuette, repre-
sentative OF the company from New
York. In company with local Super
intendeHt George Lochhiad. Jr.. he
thoroughly examined the plant with the
View Of determining the enlargement of
the same so as TO be able to supply the
great demand made on his company for
gas ~ this point He was much pleased
with the condition of the local plant.
though recognizing the inability Of the
plant TO supply the demand for gas.
He will return to New York and recom-
mcnt extensive Improvements among
them being the enlargement of the
plant TO about i've times its present ca
pacity, which would give It daily
output of 100000 cubic feet. The
contemplated enlargement will cost
about $4,000. and viii be made under
the direction of local Supt. LOchhead
who Is one of the most capable men in
the west in the construction and con-
Meeting OF such a plant Just as soon
as the management has passed on the
proposed improvements, work prepara-
tory to making the same viii be COM
menced so that by spring the new
plant can be built
The Pintach Gas company furnishes
all the gas for lighting purposes on all
the railroads running In and out of
ogden. The great increase of traffic
on all the lines has made II impossible
for the company with its present plant
to supply the quantity required. At the
present time there are Il men employed
at the gas plant which number will be
greatly increased when the new plant
Is built
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-01
BRIGHAM CITY.
THANKSGIVING WEDDINGS.
Five Missionaries Depart--Court Cal
endar--iIomc Dramtics.

Special Correspondence.
Brigham city, Nov THANKSGIVING
services were held at the tabernacle yes
tsrday an 1880 a. m.
The following young people were mar
ried in the temple last Wednesday;
Miss Elfieda Lund OF this city aud Clar-
once G. Jensen Of Mantua
Miss Rosa Carter Of this city and Israel
Hunsaker, Jr., OF Honeyvllle.
Miss Genevleve Blackburn and Rupert
4. Olsen of Brigham City. the last named
couple were Joined together In holy bonds
OF wedlock by President Joseph +. Smith.
OFF FOR MISSIONS.
Quito number ~ young men left this
city Tuesday In response 10 letters from
Box r." A. w Borgstrom for Sweden.
l. J. Halllng, Jr., Alma Jensen, Peter
Mortensen and ". II. Andersen, Jr., foi
the scandinavian mission. while others
went 20 the Eastern States.
The public schools of this city clos-
ell Friday, all the teachers had visiting
day and spent the time visiting the Ogden
schools
The first ward choir will give an old
fashioned dance at the opera house FRI
day night those not dressed for the occa-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-01
BUSINESS IN
DISTRICT COURT
mdoe Morse Retaxes Costs in
Celebrated Hamer.Howe|I
Election Contest Case.
scuooL CADETS UNIFORMS.
hoard Decides TO supply Them
divorced and Married Same Day
Gas Works to be Enlarged

o.asn Dec Judge Morse occupied
Ssncb in the Second district court
.aa heard number OF matters IA
which Judge Howell was disqualified
to Sit as q, ,,a oasa
The motion of the plaintif in the case
uomer rs. Howell. to retax the costs
,,Qs Il ia the action, was heard ana
..on,ed The reduction amounting to
s sso%, lis This will no doubt be the
s svS NJ the hotly contested election
e,a wherein Daniel Hamer sought 10
, 49, The election OF J. A. Howell as
S,s,dct Judge OF the Second district
oo"rt sci aside on recount. but lost
So,b on the hearing before Judge
Morse and on the appeal to the SUI
irene court. -, =.
The divorce suit OF Lulu S. Jones VS..
"a " Jones was heard, and a de-
,rss entered IN favor of the plaintiff.
me grounds were desertion and failure
n nroyiae. The parties were mar
IA AZ ogden IN March, 1902.
4 motion 10 dismiss In the case of
" II Goddard VS. Birrer Kuhulein
vas granted, the cost not having been
u3n
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-01
THATCHER, ARIZONA
ARIZONA IN WINTERS GRASP.
Thatcher Schools Win Prizes I'm Terri.
torial Fair.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Thatcher Graham CO.. Ariz., Nov. y.
cold winter weather prevails follow
ing heavy winds which prevailed here
about the time the destructive gale hit
northern Utah. There was heavy rain
In the valley here and snow in the
maintains
During the dry weather there was
much sickness which Is now abating.
though an epidemic Of sore throat pre-
walls.
The territorial fair and school in
stitute held IN Phoenix was a grand
success. \ great many from here at
tended. The stake academy carried
of some of the leading prizes. exccling
especially In the manual training work.
The district school receiving training IN
the same line IN the academy was SINH
iarly favored.
Since the death OF Mrs. Olive Kimball
wife Of President Andrew KlmbaU,
the eldest daughter, Mrs. Brinkerhoff,
IL Keeping house for her father. Presl-
dent Klmball and family wish TO ex-
press through tho News" their appre-
citation of The help shown them by their
many friends and relatives in their try
ing hour and Of the expressions OF SYM
pathy extended them in the loss OF d
devoted wife and loving mother.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-01
ELECTION CASE IS DISMISSED.
Charge Against &. W. Parkinson and
4. VI. ITaelsOn Not Sustained.

Logan, Cache Co.. Nov. 30.--The cases
against President w. c. Parkinson OF
Hyrum stake and A. NJ. Israelson. his
counselor, charged with unlawfully
carrying away two official ballots from
Mt Sterling precinct, We're dismissed
at the conclusion OF the preliminary
hearing held here today. and both de-
PENDANTS were discharged. 'che hearing
was held before City Justice H. A. Pc
dersen, with County Attorney Walters
prosecuting and A. A, Law for the de-
PENDANTS. The prosecution placed on
the witness stand David Murray, the
election Judge from whom the ballots
were secured He said that Parkinson
ate dinner at his house on the Sunday
prior to election and at the conclusion
of the meal Parkinson arose and be.
gan looking for a ballot or a paper con-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-01
A CHRISTMAS DINNER.
How n Dyspcptic School Maam Pre-
pared and Ate One.

A Christmas dinner means good
cheer" to all but the person who can't
get Ii or can't eat II after it's got
A young lady school teacher had
dyspepsia so bad that her stomach was
of little more use TO her than a worn
out shoe! Her Christmas dinner story
is good;
Teaching in the Rural Districts for
10 years compelled me to board I'm
homes where l was served with poorly
cooked food and cold lunches. As a
result II seemed my stomach was COM
pletely worn out. | could only retain
the most delicate food and that had to
be eaten slowly and In a reclining po-
sitlon. Vomiting In the night was a
frequent occurrence, and medicine had
no effect as II would always be elected.
Severe heart-spells and female trouble
made their appearance.
Ten days before Christmas. | said
Il think I'm doing my last days work, ,
my landlord said he would get a
box of Grape-Nuts. replied IL II is
half as good as we read 1t may do me
a little good
This precious food was brought
home. | ate and retained II. II was
strengthening from the very first.
ION Christmas day | prepared and
ate roasted chicken. mashed potatoes,
sauerkraut, and cranberry pie.
II am not exaggerating my i'm
provement one jota. GrapeNuts must
have the credit, for | hadn't taken a
drop OF medicine. can now eat just
what wish, have firm muscles. but |
always have Grape-Nuts on the table
should call 1t medicine and food put
up In the same box. My heart is rap
idly getting well.
Il know Of one case besides myself,
that Of three year old child, of al
most blue complexion and flabby
muscles. BY the use Of Grape-Nuts he
changed to a rosy-cheeked boy full OF
vitality. Grape-Nuts cannot be praised
too much" Name given by Postum
Co.. Battle Creek. Mich Read the
famous little book. The Road TO Well
Vile" In pkgs.
There's q reason"