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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24

Mrs. A. NJ Baer, Miss Rita Raer. Miss
Maud Bacr, and Bernard Baer have gone
to Niagara, Buffalo, and the Great
lakes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24

mr.. and Mrs. c. P. Bentley announced
the engagement OF their daughter Carrie
b. to William 3. Goldsmith, Of this city,
who is well known throughout Maryland
and Virginia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24

Embassy ana Nine. Raider de AquinO
have closed their apartment in the On
tario and with their little daughter.
Miss Cora de Aouino. are spending this
month IN Atlantic City.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24

Brig. Gen. and Mrs. George F. Elliott
the former the commandant Of the Ma
rine Barracks here. who are travelling on
the Pacific Coast and Puget Sound. for
two months. are expected to return TO
Washington the last week in September.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24

The United States Treasurer and Mrs.
Treat are spending a month in their
home in Orange, n. J. Miss Gail Treat,
their elder daughter, Is in Bar Harbor
with friends, to remain until the end
of the season there.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-24

Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Henry C. Sharpe,
who have been aboard for several
months, travelling On the continent and
in England, viii sail for home on Sep
TENDER and be in Washington again
by the 10Th.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

United States not at all during one
stretch OF two decades.
Adellna Patti is so truly remark
able woman and artist that she actu-
ally rises superior to criticism. she
Is, In fact, parsonage. There may
have been greater sopranos in the last
fifty years-indeed capable critics have
said so--but the names OF these great
ones are known principally to the elect,
while Patti remains 1.-THE queen of
song" Singing at prices which would
impoverish an Indian prince, Patti be-
came popular idol. Those who paid
the money to hear her always insisted
II was worth the money; those who
could not afford to do so took their re-
venge in saying smart things about the
Diva, even unfavorably critlclslng her.
Although she was born In Madrid
and raised In New York, Patti has al
ways been an Italian. She speaks with
equal facility Italian, French. Spanish,
German, Russian and English-no
small accomplishment In itself. The
italian tongue is her favorite. Once In
describing her cosmopolitan sympa-
thies she remarked, II love the Italian
language, the American people, the En-
gllsh country and my Welsh home"
Born in lS43, Patti came with her
parents, her half-brothers and her sis
tiers, to New York while she was still
very little girl. Even then she had
remarkable voice. 1t was about this
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

ST Petersburg by storm, and the Rus
SLAMS took up a subscription OF 100
rubles and presented her with a dia-
mond necklace. She purchased her
magnificent estate in Wales. Craig-v-
Nos, In 1878, after she separated from
the Marquis. She obtained divorce
in 1885 and the following year married
Ernest Nicolini, the tenor singer whose
very pleasant voice was much marred
by an inslstent tremolo. Nlcolini died
in January, 1898, and in January, 1899.
Madame Patti made her third venture
In matrimony, this time being united
to the Baron Cederstrom, a young Swe-
dish nobleman who had become a nat
uralized Englishman and whose years
at that time were exactly half those of
his bride.
PATHS castle at Craig-y-Nos is one
Of the show places in Wales. The house
and grounds were fitted without refer
ence to expense A private theater is
one of the interesting apartments In
the castle, and there the great soprano
has been heard sing even comic songs
for the entertainment Of her guests.
To see Patti at home Is to see the gen
erous side Of her character; to see her
demanding $1,000 for q public appear.
ance Is to see her undoubted business
side.
Takes Care of Voice.
The great diva's voice has been kind
ly used by time. One reason for the
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When announcement is made that
Patti, whom her admirers acclaim as
THE Diva Of the world" is about to
retire, to take her farewell of the con-
cert room, It Is Instantly met with an
lncredulous smile. There Is an lnclina-
ton also to illustrate the smile by re-
telling the fable of the boy and the
wolf. But this time. assurance comes
from England, the great soprano really
intends to retire from public life.
thousands Of persons In both hemi-
spheres have heard the Diva sing. and
they have paid millions of dollars for
the privilege. A rough and perhaps in
adequate estimate of PATHS earnings
during the last half century credits her
with having realized about $3,5OOOOO
In this connection 1t is significant to
note that the soprano has not been
heard In public every year, and In the
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

ncult for even his lively Imagination to
conceive Of 4 singer actually acquiring
by her voice 80 great q sum as $780,
600. He would have felt 1t an exagger-
alton so obvious as to be impossible.
even to a fctionist
Patti made her first regular appear
ance on the stage as Lucia in Donizet-
it's opera. In New York, on Nov. "a,
1858. She Was then only 16 years old.
Her voice at that time was described
as a lute-lise. flexible soprano, which
she delivered with purity and managed
with great skill and taste. Her capa-
bilities were at once recognized, and
the great future promised her by her
critics has teen amply fulfilled
King Edward VII. as Prince of
Wales, always one Of her most devoted
admirers, first heard her sing in the
Academy Of Music in this city, In the
fall Of 1860. The opera was Martha"
and the young Prince was charmed
The next year she went to England and
made her London debut as Amina in
La Somnambula." at Covent Garden
Theater. After that metropolitan ap-
pearance the young sopranos fame was
assured. The next morning all Europe
rang with praises for the new prima
donna from America. For the next
twenty years she remained abroad,
singing In England France and Russia
Whine abroad Patti made her first
matrimonial venture. In 1868 she was
continued her operate career. She took
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

II ever a lie be pardoned, may not
claim mercy for this Of minei
"Will you swear this to met"
why notf / am not ashamed Of my
work"
He stood staring at the table in front
Of him for some moments, his hands
pressed to his head
"She must suffer, then" he muttered.
But II had knownl A girl--it was
hardly worth the trouble"
"Don't you think you had better 20
back to your inn" | suggested.
mot until we have settled our little
account together. dear lady. You are
young, yet young vipers can sting. L. It
not better at once to put an end to their
powers Of mischiefY"
"Yet the young can run where the old
cannot follow. | am nearer the door than
you. At your first movement | shall be
clear Of the house"
And leave your father as a hostag &C. 4"
His words struck me like q blow.
swayed forward, gripping the table with
both hands. He could heve seized me
then II he had wished; but he knew
was in his power. and held away.
do not forget that, dear lady" be
continued; sit must be either you or him.
There Is no way of escape for both. !
am afraid"
am writing down the facts as they
occurred. | desire no credit for follow
Ing my duty. What | did then, many
thousands Of girls would do to-day. For
there remained no way out Of the pit
into which we had fnllen-my father
aud I-aaUa nj that / al
gladly, readily.
Then take me-" said to him.
You have sadly upset my little ar
rangements. had not thought Of so
fair an offender. Let me see." He paus-
ed, softly rubbing his chin.
There was cat-like qualification
about the creature as he stood glancing
at me from time to time, with a smils
pickering on his thin lips; and all the
while my soul was searching, searching
for the way Of escape that | could not
find.
ION the whole, II Is the hnppiest plan"
he said suddenly, with little sigh Of re-
lief. Let us make a move to tae front
door"
The sun was dropping to the western
sea in angry banks Of cloud His rays
shone so strongly In our faces that had
to shade my eyes as he pointed out the
manner in which death should come to
me.
"You are a strong. brave girl" he said
with Il little bow, "or would not sug-
gest so novel a ~cheme. shall sit here
In the porch aud watch you as you walk
over the moor, down into the little var
ley, up again, and so to the cliff edge.
After time for suitable meditation
let us say two minutes-you will step of
into eternity. Do not fear. 1t Is an easy
method Of putting an end to an infnity
Of troubles. Keep backl keep
back, | sayl"
(To be contlnued.)
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

The origin Of the phrase, "A cnpful
OF wind" can be traced to a Morse
king, Eric VI, who died In 9O7 A. ID
He was credited with the useful power
Of directing the wind to blow where he
wished by the simple method of turn
ing his cap to that point of the COM
pass. His powers were much appreci-
atec and trusted and resulted in his
being known as windy cap" There is
no evidence as to whether he could reg
ulate the force Of the wind as well az
the direction. Presumably he could. or
his faithful believers would not have
been so many. A ''bagful Of wind" is
another common expression and indl-
Gates something like a gale. This has
been traced down to the classical leg
end Of Aeolus and his captive winds
confined In bags.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

A young man from the South who a
few years ago was so fortunate as to
be enabled to enter the law ONCE Of a
well-known New York firm was first in
trusted with a very simple case. He
was asked by the late James c. Carter,
then a member OF the firm, to give an
opinion In writing. When this was
submitted 1t was observed by Mr.. Car
ter that, with the TOUCHING confidence
OF a neophyte, the young southerner
had begun with the expression, 81 am
clearly OF opinion"
When this caught his eye he smiled
and said;
my dear young friend, never state
that you are clearly Of opinion on n
law point. The most you can hope to
discover is the preponderance Of the
doubt."-Success.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

On the evening OF the first Sunday
after their removal from their house
in the suburbs, which was the only
home the children had ever known, to
the top floor Of seventh-story apart
ment house, the family gathered
sround the plano for the usual hour
OF song, each member In turn, &C
cordlng to time-honored custom, re-
questing a hymn Of his choice When
1O-year-old Marjory's turn came she
said: Il think the most appropriate
hymn is:
I'm nearer my heavenly home to-day
Than ever I've been before
Il think OF 1t every time | come up
In the elevator. New York Press
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

TACT that It has remained with her 40
long Is her lifelong habit-not TO sing
when she is tired. Consequently. as
she has APPLY put 1t. she Is never tired
when she sings. and no abnormal strain
is placed upon her vocal cords. She is
no believer In diet. but never eats or
drinks any food that is either too hot
or too cold, and she has always been
careful to avoid Indigestion, which. she
claims, has prematurely ruined manr
singing voices.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23
CHAPTER XIV.

Tuesday, Dec. Under this head my
diary is a blank. | will try to set out
the events Of that day as calmly as /
can. May God in His mercy help me,
In His good time, to forget theml
My father seemed no worse in the
morning, though by my persuasion he
kept TO his bed. His own room was on
the ground fioor-for he had been for
hidden to climb stairs-and looked out
upon the little garden at the back OF the
cottage.
Marjory had begged OF for the after
noon, and | agreed, though this would
leave me alone TO serve my visitor. How
ever. tea-making is no very dificult mat
ter. and to pscify me Marjory had cook
ed one Of her best cakes. She left short
ly after two; Mr.. Hermann arrived half
an hour later.
| had not expected to see him 80 early,
and was copying out some letters which
my father had dictated, when be knock
ed at the door. As ] showed him into
the room, he CHANGED to pass the table
on which they lay.
what a beautiful hand your father
writesr he said politely.
Thank You for the compliment, Mr..
Hermann" l answered.
my dear young lady, am too old for
riddles"
The writing is mine"
rs that really sor' he exclaimed. with
quick, startled look at me. II could
have guaranteed that It was a mans
hand. Is there nothing private here
may / examiner
'Oh, certainly" | said. They are
letters to tradesmen."
He picked up the sheets, and moving
to the window examined them closely.
You are sure this Is your writing
there Is no mistaken he said presently.
| was rather annoyed at his persist
ence, and, telling him curtly enough that
the writing was mine. went out to get
the tea At the kitchen door was the
small boy who brought us our letters and
papers from Polleven. There was only
one letter that afterr ron. Which l placed
amongst the teacups on the tray which
was carrying TO the sitting room. As
entered Mr.. Hermann stepped forward
10 help me.
Il fear am giving you a great deal Of
.roub.e." said he.
'Pleise don't apologize" | answered.
angling. Il always do IL when our SER
ant Is out"
AS she Is now 2"
Yes"
II heu you have no one IN the houssT
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

time Richard Grant White first saw
her. He described her as "a slender.
Ewarthy, bright-eyed little girl In short
skirts who ran into the room and
chirped ut her mother. and ran out Of
IL. caroling as she went through the
passageway." He asked her mother
Madame Barlli-Patti. II the little girl
promised to be a singer like her sis
ters, and for answer the child, sitting
on the knee OF the critic. sang a little
italian air with a nalvete aud charm
which left an impression he never for
got. She was only years old when.
In 1850 she appeared before the public
for the first time.
Received $4,000 "A Might.
After Patti returned. in 1882. from
her European trlumphs. owing to the
competition Of Henry Abbey, the Amer
lean lmpresario, Mapleson was Obliged
to raise her salary from $1,000 a night
to $4,000 and finally to $1,000 a night,
sum previously unheard OF In the
annals OF opera. II was also agreed
that the diva should be paid at 2
o'clock OF the day she was to sing.
During ths last twenty years
Patti has never sung In public for less
than 5000 night, paid In advance.
One matinee concern In Boston netted
her ss,305. and her share for three per-
formances In one week was $50. s95. No
story OF PATHS career is complete with
out reference to the financial side. Her
story is one Balzac would have delight
ID to have written, because II deals
20 largely with vast sums OF money.
But In his day II would have been DIR.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

Hercules was only six months old
when he uttered the FIRST words under
most unusual circumstances.
He happened to be looking over tn,
side OF his cradle when be saw ap-
preaching two huge reptiles.
Great snakesl" he exclaimed. as
reaching out. he took one In each chuh-
by fist and strangled the life ont OF
each twenty-footer.-Baltimore Aneri-
an
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

Here is question that came I'D
among some people who were talklnx
down town to-day: Which Ia worse
10 have some one around who il will
ing but dumb, or some one wAe is ua.
zilling. but wisel
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

The Department Of Commerce and
Labor finds that the value OF raw cot
ton exported In the last fiscal year. for
the first time, passed the 100000, 900
mark, exceeding by far the value OF any
other article OF merchandise sent out OF
the country. Exports OF breadstuns
reached s1s6OoOOOO. provisions SILL
100000, and those OF iron and steel
s161, 100000. Europe Is the principal
customer for our raw cotton and China
for the manufactured product.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

There ls only one complaint you
sever hear the neighbors Of a large
hmily OF boys make. and that L. thsrs
= nothing going on
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

James ]. Hill, president Of the Great
Northern system, now on the Pacific coast
on tour Of inspection. appeared before
the corporations committee Of the City
Council Of Seattle and protested against
the route which had been selected by the
Union Pacific railroad for its proposed
entrance into that city. He said there
was traffic enough for all, but that the
routs selected was objectionable TO the In
terests represented by him.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

A Civil War veteran who says be mar
rtsd Cassie Chadwick In 1852 chxrrss her
With being a bigamist. Those VIE law
ssen her will think II hardly poufblA
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

No trouble to raise boys; but girls
must have their hair combed and wear
white dresses. And white dresses don't
do thing to the washing.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

There are some women who still locS
Ne ths fashion plates In Godeyh
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

Bodies Of the pauper dead In the Dis
trlct Of Columbia are not to be buried
In the potter's field, but are to be Gre
mated, for Congress has appropriated
$4,000 for building a suitable crema-
,ory. Objection to cremation Is heard
less frequently than 1t was a genera
ton ago. possibly because the people
have begun to understand that inciner-
alton is only a quickening Of the nat
ural process that goes on In the
ground.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-02-23

Who owns the champion egg layer OF
all hens? This question Is RAISED by
the Agricultural Department. through
the temporary awarding Of the prize to
fowl possessed by worthy citizen OF
Alexandria, Va. The award Is sub
Ject to revision and later returns may
deprive the proud Alexandrian Of his
laurels. The Virginia champion has
since Oct .. 1905, POI eggs to her
credit and before the close of the year
will cross the 300 mark. Exclusive Of
the moulting season the hen has laid
an egg every twenty five hours.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-07
GLOBE SIGHTS AND
 SILVER BElTLETS
'jurr3nt News of Busy Globe Told in
 Brevities

Will Knight has returned from q month 8 trip to California.
 sheriff Henry Thompson returned yesterday afternoon from Lower Pinto creek.
 Guy Griffith of Phoenix has accepted position with the w. w. Brookner company in the shoe department
 k. $. Waddle, a we'll known travel ine salesman from St. Joseph, Mo, arrived in the city last evening.
 Attorney R. E. Morrison leaves this morning for Prescott after spending several days here on mining business.
 N, Bradley of Phoenix, who has been spending several days here, returned last evening from trip to the Lower Pinto country.
 Charles Nesbitt will leave this morn ing for Bisbee to attend the funeral of his brother Sam, who was burned to death there last Friday.
 J. P. Taylor and II. B. Nelson of Du Bois, Pa., were arrivals last evening B0th are stockholders of the Arizona National Mining company.
 <. D. Galbraith. special agent of the United States Fidelity & Guaranty company, is in the city from San Fran CISCO on business with the company s local agent, the Kelly Realty company
 "The College Boy with Ralph Riggs in the title role, is the next at traction at Dreamland Bisbee and Douglas papers speak very highly of the performances in those cities given by the company recently. The play is booked for the 18th.
 J. P. Peterman, president of the Cal, umet < Globe Development company, leaves this morning for his home at Calumet, Mich, after spending week iI the city. MT. Peterman made an ex- tended visit to the mine of the company on Lower Pinto and expressed himself as highly pleased with the operations there.
 Captain James Chynoweth of Calu- met, Mich, and w. G. Rice of Hough- ton, president and secretary respectively of the Superior X Boston company, ar rived in the city from the north last evening. They expect to remain here
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-07
WED AT SAFFoRD
Popular Young Fireman Takes Gila Val
 ley Bride

The Safford Journal says of the re cent wedding of George Elledge of thii city:
 Wednesday at fl A. m. Miss Sylvia Madsen became the bride of Mir. Georg, Elledge of Globe at the home of hel parents, Mir. and Mrs. c. Madsen.
 Bishop Welker performed the cere mouy under a floral arch of lilies and honeysuckle. Sweet peas and bows oi white ribbon were artistieally arranged in the pa;lors, while lilies graeed tho dining rom.
 The bride was dainty in a gown oi whit crepe de chene over talreta. She carried an arm boquet of white carna- tio'ls and orange blossoms were caught in long flowing veil. The bride $ maid, Mss Evelyn Rollins, cousin of the bride, wole white silk and carried sweet peas. The groom's brother, Mr. Homer Elledge, acting as best man.
 After the ceremony delicious dinner was served. Many useful and handsome presents were received and an interest ing crowd of friends followed them to the station, where the best of wishes, with a profusion of rice and old shoes, were showered.
 The young people will make their future home in Globe.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-04-07
The Central

At the Central the west drift is be ginning to show good streaks of sul phide ore. The face of the drift is now within twenty feet of being under the surface croppings. It is hoped that body of ore will be on, couutered at this point within the next few days. Thoug only no feet below the surface, a strike of shipping ore would be a great helI in the develop ment of the property. 'The east drift as yet shows little copper; but the water coming from the face carries a very perceptible trace of copper So far the entire flow of water of the mine comes from this dire'tion. It is thought very probable that this water comes from an ore body ying off in this di- eection. The shaft is rapidly nearing the second level, where drifts will be driven both to the east and west. Su. perintendent Powell expects to haNf the station cut and drifts started by May l.
 The 10000 sharp allotment placed on the market last week is going rap idly and will probably be taken up by the 18th, five days before the time limit. A company with less than 50,o00 shares issued apparently looks good to the public after being in the habit of buying stock in companies with millions of shares issued Considering the low capitalization and the outlook at the mine it is highly probable that Central will be selling on the street for dp wards of one dollar ill the very near future. Conditions are very similar to the famous Gibson.