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Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-18

They had gone but short distance when the
horse stopped; the poor beast could go no farther
1t was getting dark. The soft swish of the
rain continued without intermssion; everything
dripped; it seemed to be pouring up as well as
down, so open were the pores of the vegetable
world, while the sky in a semi-liquid condi-
ton appeared to be resting on the tops of the
dropping trees. A small, broken sob from the
interior of the buggy reused Miss Ritchie's com
panion.
81 know exactly where we If you'll just
walk about quarter of mile, we'll find our
selves at the Quentin Avenue stables, and
you know they go right past your house-the cars,
| mean, not the stables" He was trying feebly
to laugh. ''Do you think you can do it?'
"I must
He unchecked the horse, which by this time had
found the peace which accompanies the making
up of ones mind to a thing in utter disregard
of the consequences, and, after tying him to the
fence, helped Miss Ritchie out of the buggy.
They went silently down the road, he holding
the parasol over her, too high, of course-a man
always does that-just so as to let small stream
of water trickle on the nape of her neck. She
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-18

He knew her so well that glance at the for
lorn bouquet she had gathered and her downcast
face told him that something was very wrong in
deed. He pulled out his watch and looked at it,
and the expression of perplexty changed to one
of intense vexaton and dismay
"How could you do this? How could you let
me sleep away these precious moments? If we
had the fastest horse we wouldn't. be there in
time now. Maria do you understand what you've
done? Good heavens, don't turn away your
face like that! Answer me, please"
"lf you could go to sleep under-under such
circumstances might be quite sure l was not
going to wake you up"
"It was stupid-idiotic. l can't underestimate
haven't slept for couple of nights-I suppose
the quiet of the place-but that doesn't excuse
you" he added, almost fiercely. do you want
not to marry me. Maria? Were you glad to find
an excuse?'
He put the question point-blank, looking her
straight in the eyes.
Miss Ritchie had not expected this view of the
matter.
oh, nos it wasn't that" she said, writhing out
of his grasp you don't understand
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-18

"Well my dear, there's nothing for us to do
but to kiss and make friends, the children
say-and may more propitious skies smiles upon
next endeavor.
do you think l shall make laughing g-stock
of myself again? Do | not know that at this
very moment your friend Mr.. Kicks isis max
ing joke among his friends about non-ap-
pearance that his brother-in-law, the clergyman,
is helping him, and that my atfectionate ac-
quaintance, Miss White, is gossipng to everybody
she knows? And you think 1 can get over such
modification easily as though had just
missed carr"
''Well, if"
He looked down, and saw that her whole figure
was trembling with suppressed sobs, and his tone
changed.
"Did you know it was raining, Maria ?-going
to be worse, too. Let's turn our faces home
ward"
The daisies swayed farewell, and the unseen
brook tinllled a goodby, in a sarcastic sort of
way; while the leaves, whose gentle rustline
had wooed the erring young man to inopportune
slumber, murmured iretfully as the wet gusts
sped through them.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-18

I The brocaded curtain that hung before the
glass door of the conservatory screened the in
| terror of Mrs. Brabazon's boudoir from any
would be onlooker's prying gaze. Upon the thick
mating which carpeted the floor Brabazon's foot
fall was unheard. He made no conscious effort
to open the boudoir door noiselessy but the
handle turned easily in his hand, and he was
upon the threshold ere either of the two occu-
pants aware of a spectator.
| The scene that met his eyes caused the in
truder to stand motionless for few moments
! Mrs. Brabazon was seated in low chair that
faced the latticed window At her feet knelt
Langton, holding her slim hand and pouring
forth impetuous words of love- The light fell
clearly on both faces, showing the pink flush on
the woman's cheeks and the passionate glance of
Langtons dark eyes,
Hurriedly he spoke, every word he uttered
sounded clear and distinct on Brabazons ears
"Come away with me, darling What matter
if he is your husband? Why should you pre-
tend to love him when in your heart you long to
be separated? Come away with me. He will set
you free and you shall be my wife. Say you
love me. Speak to me-only word"
In his fervor Langton seized the other dis
engaged hand, and his face approached perilous-
ly near Mrs. Brabazons flushed cheeks
"Lucy!"
Alan Brabazon had stepped forward, and the
voice in which he addressed his wife was not
raised above its usual tone.
As he spoke he laid his hand quietly on her
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did not hinch in short, she had reached that
stage of mental and physical misery when a
tain arrogance is developed from the knowledge
that you can bear SO much more than you thought
you could. He heart was full to bursting; tears
trembled on her lashes, there seemed to be moth
ing in heaven or earth that could mitigate the
unbearableness of her position. Her companions
silence did not soothe her; he did not seem to
comprehend the misery into which he had plunged
her. He had hardly reproached himself; he had
not once said Forgive me!'
At last they sighted the stables.
Miss Ritchie stopped.
'Td rather go alone now" she murmured
family.
He looked surprised.
"Why shouldn't l go home with you, Mariaf'
His obtuseness gave her courage.
81 think it's best for us to part. Perhaps ]
have expected too much. II never knew be
fore how differently you and looked at things
suppose my disposition isn't really nice.
believe you would get awfully impatient with
me. Mamma always said l wanted too much
sympathy"
She drew pretty little ring from her finger
and put it in his moist hand.
"Confound it, Maria. you're not going to throw
over fellow for nothing at all?''
at isn't nothing at all. / feel as if I'd had
revelation this afternoon. You know you don't
think I've behaved nicely; and yet ] couldn't
behave any other way. That's my disposition
And if / went on actlng ike tnat, you Wouid
end by not caring for me. It's better to have
found all this out now than afterwards. Good
by"
"Good-by Oh, have you got your purse?"
Miss Ritchie bhshed
"No. Please lend me the fare; I'll return it
by mail. ;"
Il hope you won't think of such thing"
ard rather, please"
"As you choose"
Ne stood watching the slim little figure as it
met the buffetngs of the wet wind, until it
disappeared within the waiting car. Resisting
after momentary struggle, the inclination TO
throw the ring into the lush, clinging grass. he
nut it in his pocket, softly whistling to himself
the beginning of very familiar air which the
tenor sings in "Rgoletto."
"And yet" muttered the young man who had
numbered not wisely, but too well, perhaps she
i right after all; who knows? But it's getting
late: / must manage somehow to sneak on the
platform of that and see that she gets home
safely"
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But, as the question remained unanswered, she
moved slowly round and glanced at her compan-
ion. He was asleep-actually asleep
The thing seemed incredible.
That he could sleep at such moment-at the
very eve of crisis which they had schem-
ed debated, pondered and dreamed for weeks
even monthsl Tears came to her eyes.
Il won't wake him, if he sleeps the rest of the
afternoon" she said to herself, as she rose, and
buried her flushed face in the cool, open cups of
the daisies. But she could not help listening
No, he did not stir. How cruel how unfeelingi
1t was evident that he had not believed either in
her reluctance in her anxiety. He thought her
merely foolish girl who considered the whole
matter joke, who would be ready to do the
same thing over again tomorrow and who needed
neither help countenancing in the course OF
such comical adventure. A deep blush spread
itself over her face. Oh, is she only were at
home again Mamma would be so sure to for
give her-especally II nothing had happened
The sleeper on the grass opened his eyes. push
ed his hat away, and then sprang to his feet.
'Why, must have been asleep!" he exclaimed
maria, why"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-18

E1HEN Gerald Iangton accepted Alan
WI Brabazon's invitation to run down to
Yorkshire for a fortnight's shooting
lS@dt5l even in his own mind the real state Of
his feelings was trife Incompetent
sible
siS years had passed since Lucy Hood and him
set' alter stormy interview, had agreed to
pring their engagement TO an end and as Lang
ton lourneyed down to The Moorlands he won
dered if in her character Of hostess Mrs. Braba
zon would prove as fascinating as his once much
loved iancee. True it was that during those six
years OF separation Langton believed that he had
forgotten Lucy; and when Brabazon, fully ac
qualnted with the past, pressed his wifes form
er lover to accept his invitation. the latter saw
no reason to decline the proffered hospitality
during the first few days of his visit Langton
came to the conclusion that, if possible, his host
ess was even more fascinating than he had an
uclpated. He wondered if the apparently cold
and phlegmatic husband appreciated his wife as
highly as her charms deserved and many times
when Langton found himself seated alone with
Mrs. Brabazon in her daintily furnished sitting
room, he cursed his folly that fit of pioue
should have separated him forever from the fair
haired woman who still maintained her old pow
er over him.
Coming with us today" asked one Of the
house party, as Langton took his place at break
fast one morning. "Brabazon is driving us over
to Northcote to spend the day there. Haven't
given us much of your society lately"-with a
meaning glance at Mrs. Brabazon, who sat talk
ing to her husband-"suppose you join our party
this morning"
Sorry / can't oblige you," replied Langton
rather stifAy. "The fact is 1 have some very
pressing letters to write, and-er-I really can't
see any enjoyment in driving ten or twelve miles
pouring wet day."
"As Tempest smiled rather derisively at this
answer, the host suddenly spoke the table.
mot coming with us, Langton?" he said, in
his usual calm tone. "I am afraid you will spend
a very dull day alone"
Not at ALL, murmured Langton, conscious of
a secret throb of delight at the idea of a long day
alone with his hostess. II hope you don't mind
my not accompanying you for once"
Not in the least" said Brabazon, carelessly.
"Come, Tempest, it's time to be off"
As the carriage drove away, Langton, stand
ing at the hall door with Mrs Brabazon to wave
a final adeu, turned round with congratulatory
smile
''Thank goodness, they won't be back before
dinner" he said, audaciously; eve shall be free
from interruption all day."
Lucy Brabazon had not yet lost her girlsh
trick of blushing, and Langton's warmth of tone
caused the blood to mount furiously from cheek
to brow
She turned quickly away from the door, utter
ing slight rebuke for his expression of thank
fulness.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-18

This Queen Anne style cottage of frame, two
and half stories. Story heights, first floor 0
feet inches; second floor, feet inches.
The first floor contains very large living
room, ~ by % feet, and has large Fireplace
and alcove in the front of the house. Be
tween the living and diningroom are sliding
doors. The kitchen is on the left, and connects
with the pantry. There is also very conven
lent laundry.
There are four bedrooms and bathroom on
second Aoor Another chamber may be added
on the second floor by extending a small hall be
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-18

tres of grain was closed in on three sides by an
encroaching belt of young woods, whose thick
leaved boughs cast deep, refreshing shadow
over the soft green turf beneath, and through
whose dusky spaces the air flowed coolly, bring
ing the sleepy tinkle of an unseen brook The
two persons who had Just entered this small Far
adise glanced about with an air OF relief; the
roadside trees and bushes were white with cling
ing dust.
E'Here is a seat for you, Maria, on this beau
tifuIly clean log" said the young man, who
smoke with a carefully cultivated English accent.
'We1l have to give that poor brute rest; he S
terribly lame They assured me at the stable
tbat he was perfectly fresh What lies people
ten!"
Miss Ritchie seated herself demurey on the log,
while the speaker, throwing himself on the grass,
famed his flushed countenance with his hat.
Then he pulled out his watch.
'eWe've plenty of time to wait here half an
hour Even if we have to walk him all the way,
we'll not be late. Did you ever see such tail
daisies?"
The young lady gazed at them abstractedly.
"Will he be able to go at all?" she murmured,
agitatedly.
"Oh, of course Maria don't begin to antici-
nate evil unnecessarily. If you've fault, it's
that. darling Take my word for it, the Reverend
will be there on time; it's his meter. Jack will
be half an hour too soon; that's his way. Your
dear Miss White will keep US waiting ten min
rtes. she's a woman and can't help it. Now dc
make yourself comfortable, and leave the rest tc
me-"
His breezy self-confdence for once did not put
her mind at ease The flush of excitement deep
ened ON her cheeks, and she turned towards the
daisied field with slight frown.
HDo Won think they would wait for us-would
wait as long as half-hour?" asked Miss Ritchie
al last, with irrepressible anxiety.
There was no reply.
She repeated the inquiry without turning hel
head.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-18
Wisdom Unchanged

FTER it is all over, man wonders
why he was worried.
The worst use that can be made Of
success is to boast Of it.
This is always good world to those
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-18
~

I was lovely spot. A semi-circular bit
of meadow-land, made useless and
charming by full crop of field daisies,
with here and there sprinkling of
featherv frrasses or shimmering scep-
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-18

AWAY back in 1890 a wealthy French baron
named Favart, who lived in Eberfeld, died, and
bequeathed his money to the Protestant Church
there. on the condition that it should be in
vested, and the interest given annually to some
clergyman, chosen haphazard from those holding
the poorest livngs in the See, oD condition that
he preach short sermon, extong the good
deeds of the dead baron.
The sermon is generally delivered after the
regular morning service on the first Sunday in
June, and lasts half an hour
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-18
A $4,000 Sermon

the highest price for a sermon
goes every year to German preach
,.&sn.sd er, who receives $4,000 for his effort.
MllNW This high figure is obtained in Gu.
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and using the space above the laundry and pan
try.
Detailed estimate of cost is given below:
Stone work and excavation. ..., 5000
Mill work ........,............ 800
STAIRS '''''''..'..'. ........... ITO
Plastering ........... ........ 800
Painting and glazing ............, 400
Plumbing and Heating ........... 100
Hardware .............. ...... 80
hunoer ':''''... 's'''.'-'..... IOO
metal work .'.''...,.,.. ....... 20
Bath room tile .,...... 20
Carpenter work ..,....,.....,. 900
Total .,............... .,.$4495
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-18

who are doing good work.
Gossips have no use for people who refuse to
furnish material for them.
A man always making excuses leaves himself
no time TO make anything else.
Sometimes a man longs for tomorrow because
he Is ashamed Of what he didn't do today
Business based upon friendship threatens both
friendship based upon business strengthens both
1t Is a shallow mind that suspects or rejects an
offered kindness because it is unable to discover
the motive.
The man who never made success of anything
in his life always wonders why other men d'
not heed his advice
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-18

7HEN Gerald Langton accepted Alan
WI Brabazon's invitation to run down to
Yorkshire for a fortnight's shooting
9a even ,,l in HI. own mind nc real state q
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-07
NOW AN AMERICAN
Swede Who Distinguished Himself at
Santiago.

Nanny Jacobson, aged 20, the
ter with six men from Rear Admiral
SIMPSONS fleet that dashed into the
channel in front of Santiago, Cuba, I'M
der hot fire from Ell MORO and lifted
the cable during the Spanish American
war, has realized the dream and the
ambition of MS life, which he has
cherished since his boyhood: He is now
q naturalized American citizen.
Nanny told this story of his heroic
exploit it - ,,s+ no GOT ont from the
ST. Louis, II miles off Ell Moro, and
rowed right into the narrow channel
The waves Tapped the rocks not hun,
dred yards away, and up there lowered
the black citadel.
"We picked up the cable, in about
ten fathoms of water. The contact with
the iron graphing hook gave the
Spaniards the tip that we were busy,
and the alarm was raised in Ell Nor
TO. Searchlights began to sweep the
sea and all sorts Of guns began to
crash, sending their missiles over our
heads.
"We hauled up the cable and rove
q running bowline around it. Then we
let it drop, paying out our line, and
slipped in close to the shore right be-
meath Ell Moro. A little cave behind
a rock concealed us as the searchlights
swept the channel where we had just
been. .
''Three little gunboats came peeking
out We could have thrown our caps
on their decks. All the time the Span
iards were yelling and shooting the
guns up in the fort. -. III =
"After a while when it was quiet we
rowed back to the St. Louis, pulling
the bowline along the cable. They
hoisted it with the steam winch and
cut 200 fathoms of it out. I was pro
NOTED to chief petty officer and, with
the other men in the boat, got the con,
gressional medal -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-07
UNCERTAINTY IN NORWAY
Friends of Government Claim Decid.
ed Victory, But

On the face of the returns the Nor
wegian government triumphed in the
recent parliamentary elections, altho
there is a feeling that there should be
no loud reioicings over a victory until
the storthing has been convened and the
government s strength revealed by ac-
tual vote. Elections have taken place
in l22 out Of 1913 districts in which the
country is divided. The results are as
follows: The new coalition party, A
seats; leftists, friendly, to the govern
ment., 81; straight leftists. 80; social
lists, II. From this alignment it ap-
pears that the government has eighty
one votes to an opposition OF forty one,
assuming, that the socialists and the
extreme leftists will act in concert to
oppose the governments plans.
It is generally recognized that an eff
fort will be made to form the leftists
into one. compact group for the purpose
of securing complete control Of the min
istry and all the branches of the gov
ernment They have the votes without
any question. At the same time many
Of the members Of the party were
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-07

Read, fighting ensued, and the COM
hined natives were defeated at DIVA,
Subsequently a fresh outbreak oc-
cure a. and and Captain Wayling was
Captain W. E.. Rudkin, who jour
neyed by the Tarquah as far as Lagos,
moved to. Captain Waving 8 assistance,
in relieving him. During the hostilities
there were deluges of rain, but the
British plans were expeditiously carried
out. The natives surrendered on Aug.
2. The total European casualties were
twenty-five killed and $50 wounded.
The body Of the late Crewe-R Read,
which had been carefully buried, was
disinterred, coffined. and ultimately re-
buried at Benin. There were no signs
of mutilation. The trouble which
caused his murder was no doubt in some
measure due to a secret brotherhood .
known as the "E Kumeku,' which
sought to expel all Europeans from the
country.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-07

elected on the distinct understanding
that they would support the present
ministry in its plans and they may not
be willing to follow the lead of the radi-
cal wing of the party.
The sessions of the new storthing are
likely to be exceedingly interesting. The
radical ieftists like Castberg and Ko-
now win have much to say, as will the
socialists, who are now eleven in num-
Der as against five in the last stor-
thing. s....s
It. may be noted that the coming
house will contain forty-six members
who had seats in the last house, nine
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-07

sent to them the exposition gold med
ais. Both kings greeted the American
visitors most kindly, but expressed the
wish that the United States would not
take SO many Of their young men and
women, as they were needed at home.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-07
Coloring wood an Industry.

A considerable industry has recently
been developed in Sweden on the basis
of an invention made by Joseph Phis-
ter, an Austrian, whereby coloring
matter is forced into fresh-cut wood
It takes the place of the sap, and
gives to the wood a brilliant color,
which does not fade after the wood has
become seasoned. Birch, beech, alder,
maple, elm and Eastwood are the varie-
ties most successfully treated. The
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-07
THE MINNEAPOLIS. JOURNAL.

teen who have. had seats in former. stor-
things, and fifty who are fresh from the
people. Among those who have been
perience are President Berner, Hans
Hansen, s. Bergesen, Egede- Nissen, Ko-
now, Van Castberg, Rel1tor Horst, Gun
mar Knudsen BratGe and Rev Mr..
.Eriksen. Among the new members are
tFriis Petersen Of Aalesund, Professor
j.. Stang, Professor Broegger and REX
tor Gundersen. So
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-07

British Expedition in Nigeria
Avenges the Murder Of an
English Official.

Liverpool, Oct. 6.-The steamer
Tarquah, which has arrived in Liver
pool from the west coast of Africa,
brings information regarding the sub
DUNG of the southern Nigeria rising.
Owing to the refusal of the natives
to hand over the body Of the late as
sistant district commissioner, O.. Crewe-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-07
HONEYMOON Condolences.
Bon Vivant.

sShe-Yes, when l was little girl, I
loved all my dolls, but had dear lit
tie monkey that loved still more. He
was such lovely, ugly little thing.
He'll get you monkey when we
settle down. 8.
She--Oh, don't trouble. There's no
need now that I have husband.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-07
Priest Complains Of Soldier.

DR.. p. P. Waldenstrom, the leader OF
planned to theS minister of war against
Major Wester, whom he charges with
having denied him permission to speak
at the Trossnas campground. The major
was orderedato make an explanation
and his reply must have been satisfac-
tory, for no further proceedings were
taken.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-07

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