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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20
is MRS. STETSON PREPARING
FOR MRS. EDDY'S MANTLE
BY KATHERINE LECkIE


NEW 1UKK. May 20.-When
Mrs. Augusta f. Stetson was asked
point blank in the corridor of her
magnificent Christian Science
church in Central Park West,
whether or not she would accept
the mantle of Mary Baker Eddy. she
frowned and exclaimed. NO" then
disappeared into her own private
Office in the church.
Prominent Science churchmen in
this city are divided upon the
question of whether Mrs. Stetson
will succeed Mother" Eddy. The
consensus of opinion around the
marble church in Central Park
West. however. is that Mrs. Stetson
will take the throne.
Mrs. Stetson is taking the most
extraordinary precautions against
contact with strangers. Her house
adjoins the church structure and
she passes from one to the other
through a sheltered passageway.
For the past weeks she has not
walked in the street, and she uses
no public conveyances.
1t was 20 years ago that Mrs.
Eddy sent Mrs. Stetson from Bos-
ton to New York to teach Christian
Science. She first preached in
small hall over a drug store. Her
rostrum was a dry goods box
draped with cheap cambria. Today
she is the leader of a church that
cost $1,200,000.
Il had but acquaintance when
| arrived in New York. said Mrs.
Stetson. Il had given them treat
ments before in the White noun
tains. But | began healing at once
after my arrival and the patients
cured brought other sufferers, and
SO the numbers grew"
of Il "a
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20
SEEN AT The CIRCUS

step right up this way, ladies
and gentlemen" said the flashy
youth in the circus ticket wagon.
Step lively, please. Get your tick
ets-the show is just going to
start. Two for you, sir?"
A benevolent round-faced old
rube and his flock of children stood
at the edge of the crowd, a couple
of gaudy tickets in one hand and a
handful of silver in the other. His
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20
CONDUCTOR QUITS

WASHTUCNA, Wash, May 90
Here is your train. come and get
it," is the message wired to O. R.
& n, headquarters at Tekoa by Con-
ductor Trow, Of an extra train run
ming through this place. Trow was
angry because he had been ordered
to complete the undone work of the
regular train in hauling loaded cars
from McAdams station, and de-
cided to quit. His train of 20 cars
was left upon the siding.
MEET AGAIN IN SPOKANE
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20
SINGERS ENJOY SUNDAY

About GO Of the members of the
Harmonic Singing society went to
Occur d'Alene yesterday forenoon
by a special train. by invitation of
the Schutsen club shooting club ,
of that city. They marched through
the streets, stirring the town with
the music. The day was passed in
singing and picnicing. and although
the occasion was denied the keg
and stein. by the virtue of the con-
stitution of that quiet state, all re-
port an exceedingly good time.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20
" ROUNDUP RUsTLERS

Following the cleanup orders is
sued Saturday night by Chief of Pc
lice Rice, the police last night ar
rested the following women, iwho
are charged with being Migrants on
occount of their making a living
"rustling drinks" in saloon boxes:
Kate Bunnell, Violet Newell, Agnes
Brown, Eta Howard, Rosie Lewis,
Belle Smith, May Charleton 1and
Edna Gray.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20
ITALIANS STRIP CHURCH.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, May 90
st. Anthony's Italian Catholic
church at this place is today but
a dilapidated looking shell, devoid
of every suggestion of furniture.
The congregation swooped down on
the church at signal and stripped
it as an act in defiance of Bishop
Horstman, who recently ordered
Father Lopez to leave this pastor
ate.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20
STREET CAR VICTIM

A Washington Water Power Co.
streetcar about 2:35 o'clock Sunday
afternoon struck p. O. Brandvold, a
Great Northern section foreman,
and severely injured him. Brand
void was crossing Front av. be-
tween Washington and Stevens St
when the car hit him. He was
carried to a drugstore, apparently
dead. He was unconscious 10
minutes.
Coroner Witter found that Brand
void had sustained serious injuries
TO his head, but no bones We're
broken. Brandvold was removed to
the Palace hotel, where he lodges.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20
WANTS TO COME BACK

An urgent inquiry into the ia
cilities and general condition OF
Spokane was made in a letter re-
ceived by e. n. Cory. of the Spo-
kane Grocers' association of this
city, from w. H. Barnes. an electri-
cal engineer and contractor of Los
Angeles, Cal Mr.. Barnes states
that he desires to locate here
should everything prove satisfac-
tory He has not seen the city for
8 years.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20

der the personal instruction of Mrs.
Eddy from the Metaphysical college
of Massachusetts. Before she be-
came a student of Christian Science
she had taken a college course in
public speaking, and had been
lecturer upon different subjects.
She is now in the neighborhood of
60, but is youthful looking in figure
and face. Her eyes are blue. She
is carefully costumed woman,
her clothes having fashionable
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20
LAST HoNoRs TO coMRADE

The funeral services of Robert
Williams, aged &C years. a Civil wal
veteran, who died at the residence,
lis Division St, Saturday afternoon,
was held from the Gilman under
taking parlors today at II o'clock,
under the auspices of Greenough
post G. A. r., of this city. Inter.
ment was made in the &. A. K.
burying ground at Greenwood Gene
terry.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20
REWEDS HUSBAND AFTER 20
YEARS.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, May 20.=-
Married when young to the man of
her choice; divorced few years
later and again married to a second
husband, with whom she lived hap
PLY until he died 20 years later, and
again married this week to the
husband of her youth, is the ro-
mantle matrimonial experience of
Mrs. Wealthy Stockwell Haight
Stockwell.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20

pursed lips suddenly turned into
broad smile, he hesitated, and
then walked doubtfully toward the
ticket window still counting the
change. He edged his way through
the crowd and addressed the fash
ionably dressed youth above him:
"YOu made a mistake in yer
change, sir" he said.
The ticket man fumed up and
shook his head.
mo mistakes rectified after you
leave the window, Rube-don' you
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20
PLAN NEGRO BOYCOTT.

SEATTLE. May 20-At a mass
meeting of negroes today. negro
bishops were asked to stay away
from the Christian Endeavor CON
vention to be held in this city this
summer. COlored delegates have
been refused accommodations at
the hotel reserved for white dele
gates.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20

cut and being of elegant texture.
When the cornerstone of the
First church was laid in 1899 Mrs.
Eddy sent a letter to Mrs. Stetson
to be placed in the receptacle. In
this she said: Il leave my name
and thine in unity and love-" which
the members of Mrs. Stetson's
church feel is sufficient assurance
that the falling mantle Of Mother
Eddy is to descend to the shoulders
of their leader.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20

see the sign? Move along. Make
way for the others"
But expostulated the farmer.
mo butts go with me. Get along"
NOW see here" said the Rube
seriously.
Cut it out, Rube-yer wastin' my
time No mistakes in change recti-
fed after you leave the window.
Dye hear?"
well, all right" said the rustic,
turning to go. 81 wuz only tryin'
to tell you that ye guy me So too
much. Ha! Ha!
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 90
The Baptist Young Peoples Union
of America held their annual meet
ing at this place yesterday in con-
junction with the general Baptist
convention. They meet next time in
Spokane Julv AZ
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20
GIRL OF 10 WEEDS MAN OF 80

WORCESTER, Mass. May 20
After an engagement Of years, IS
year old Jennie Solier became the
bride of Mariana G. Saurio, who
is times her age. They were mar
ried with the consent of the brides
parent and will live with them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20
kUROkl AT VALE

NEW HAVEN. Conn, May 20
Kuroki met Root here today. Yale
university and city officials, with a
delegation of Japanese students,
met the general and staff at the
station. Root is also a guest.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-20

A marriage license was issued to
Saverio Spadefora and Rosa Fratto,
both of Spokane, this morning.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-11-08
HandIinn Live Wires-

Never handle an electric wire Qest it
be 'alive'O with the naked hand, but
use a nonconducting substance as q
protector. Any good nonconducting
substance VIII supply protection.
Rubber-In form of gas stove tube
or water hose, could be thrown over a
wire to pull it from its connection with
q live wire.
Porcelain-In form of a bit of COM
mon crOckery or floor tile. hand plate
for door, stone ink bottle.
Glass-A stout bottle, a glass rod or
a pane of glass could be used to dis
lodge a wire from its connection with
a trolley wire or other current feeder
Wool-A wooden scarf, stocking, coat
or wrap.
Cotton-Any piece of cotton garment
or stout cotton Irvine.
Silk-Scarf or other garment
Any of these materials in goodly
thickness could be used to protect the
hand in removing a live wire or even
using an instrument to cut it through.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-11-08
Rescued a "Foxy" Squirrel.

A man in New York state who owns
several fine cats stepped out of his
house one day to see two of his feline
possessions crouched in the grass, and
equidistant between them sat a COM
mon striped squirrel, not daring to
move hair lest he invite the sharp
claws of one or both of his enemies.
but the anxious brown eyes rolled from
side to side as he calculated his chances
Of escape between the two. The man
walked on toward the squirrel, and
when he came within jumping distance
the squirrel seized his opportunity and
leaped upon the mans trousers and
ran nimbly to his shoulder. Then the
man backed slowly toward a tree at
no great distance from him. Again
when within leaping distance the
squirrel jumped into the tree and dis
appeared amid its branches.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-11-08
Snain,s cannY Railroads.

In Spain the railroads do not lose a
chance to make a little profit even in
the case of the nOntravelers. When
you see somebody off in that country
you must pay for the privilege. The
railroads all sell billetes de anden,
which are good for the platform only.
These cost generally centimos, equiv
alent to a cent in American money.
Just why this is done it is hard to see,
because persons entering train can
not very we'll avoid the conductor, who
is always making trips to inspect the
carriages. If a person attempted to
steal ride in a carriage, he would
have small chance of getting away
with it. If caught, he would have to
pay penalty OF just twice the fare
between the point where he was dis
covered and the point where tickets
last were inspected.-New York Sun. =;
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-11-08
Legend of St. Winifred Well.

A romantic legend hangs around St.
Winifred well. Cradocus, a neighbor-
ing prince, smitten with the beauty of
a Holywell damsel and reused to anger
by her coyness, struck off her head as
she fed from his unwelcome attentions.
The head, rolling down the hill, rested
near the church, and from the spot the
present cOpious spring gushed forth
as the earth opened to swallow up the
assassin. st. Beuno, who was passing,
picked up the head and, with a skill
which is now lost to the medical pro-
fessiOn, restored the maiden, with only
a slender white line on her neck as evil
dence of the miracle. But not only did
the well spring from the spot where
the head rested, but the moss on it's
brink was supposed to be possessed of
a particularly fragrant smell, while the
blood marks on the stones assumed
many beautiful tints on June 90, the
anniversary of the event. Today the
well is contained in a rectangular
building, and the water flows into a
large basin in the shape of an eight
pointed star.-LondOn Chronicle.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-11-08
Snuff as Medicine.

ooh, yes" said the tObaccOnist, as he
tapped a jar filed with cinnamon col
Ored powder, Il sell an ounce or two of
snuff Occasionally-to the old, as a
rule. The young will seldom look at
snuff. And those who do use it i'm
pute medicinal virtues to it. Thus old
fashioned watchmakers, gem cutters
and tailOrs think that a pinch of snuff
now and then improves the eyesight.
They think it refreshes and fortifies
weary eyes as a cup of tea refreshes
and fOrtifieS a weary brain. Others
think snuff cures a cold. Others take
it for the headache. Others still be-
lieve that it wards off contagion. Per
Sonally l believe that snuff taking is
less harmful than smoking It's effect,
too, is pleaSanter than the effect of
smOking-it is a most soothing and
fascinating effect once you get used to
it-but the habit is untidy and there
fore it can get no hold upon us in this
aesthetic age."-LOs Angeles Times.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-11-08

It is generally supposed that instinct
unerringly teaches birds and insects
the best way in which to build their
homes or nests and also to provide Tor
their offspring. The following incl
dent will show that instinct is not al
ways infallible:
= A naturalist placed three small emp
t. Walls in an open box on a shelf In
an upright position in close contact,
and they were uncorked. A short time
afterward 1t was a matter of surprise
to find that these had been apprOpri-
ated by female mud wasp. She had
placed a goOdly number of spiders in
the center vial, doubtless intended to
serve as food for her future brood,
then proceeded to deposit her eggs in
those on either side She next closed
tightly the mouths of all the recepta-
cles with a hard lime cement. Having
finished her work, she then doubtless
went on her way, satisfied all had been
done for her offspring that thought
full mother could do. But just think
Of the sensations of those little waSps
when they come into existence, for,
while starving in their sealed cages,
they can plainly see through the i'm
penetrable glass walls the bountiful
supply of food which was provided for
their use.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-11-08
She Thousht lie Was Dead.

MaginniS had been i'll for some time,
and, like a great many invalids, he
was somewhat irritable. and when
things failed to meet his approval the
next unfortunate who came within
range was pretty apt to be reminded
of it in n way far more fOrcible than
polite. He fingered in this condition
for several weeks, daily growing weak
er, but still holding his own sufficient
ly to make things lively and more or
less interesting for those about him.
Finally one day when the family doc
tor called he met the long suffering
Mrs. Maglnnis coming out of the sick
room, and, rubbing his hands, he cheer
lily remarked: "Ah, good morning, Mrs.
MaginniS! How is our patient today?"
'It's dead the poor mon is, Dim
afther thinkin'. hivin rist his sowlr'
was the resigned reply.
you think he is dead? Don't you
know whether he is or not?" demand
ed the doctor.
Not fer shure," responded Mrs. Ma
ginnis briskly, but thin he bethrays
livery symptom of it. 1 whit into his
room jist now, an he didn't trow any
thing at me?'-LOndOn Tit-Bits.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-11-08
A BARK For Barker.

The editor sat in bis easy chair. Edi-
lors always have easy chairs-in fc-
ion. He thought he recognized the
handwriting on one Of the envelopes.
He sighed.
Another poem," said he,. reaching
for the waste paper basket. He open
ed the letter. He was agreeably dis
appointed. 1t was prose. 1t ran as
follows:
"a man named Barker had a dog
that barked, so he called it Barker be-
cause it barked and because his own
name was Barker. So the man was
Barker, and the dog that parked was
Barker. The man didn't bark, al
though his name was Barker Barker
and Barker went for a walk, and
Barker barked-that is, dog Barker,
not man Barker. In fact, dog Barker
barked SO much that man Barker said /:
Barker, don't bark so often. You new
er hear me bark Just then man
Barker barked his shin on the bark Of
tree and barked like anything"
The editor paused. There was a note
inclosed, which ran, ''Please send check
for inclosed to me at 1901 Barker ave-
nue., city," Then did the deus ex
machina write, with smile. 81 have
received your joke and will send check
when my bark comes in.'-Judge.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-11-08
A Hint.

To those who pretend they fail to
Understandable those who really do
not understandable. Bryan's answer
to the question, What is a Demo-
crat," a citizen of Strasburg, Va,
offers this hint: ''It would seem that
the man who can not distinguish be-
tween one set of principles that would
i've justice and equal rights to alliand
another set that pretends to be for the
public o0d out onceals within
their scope. the deadly right of special
privileges is either uniformed or dis
honest"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-11-08
An Object Lesson.

Have you heard from Virginia? If
not you will be interested to know that
the people are beginning to apply to
politics the good old doctrine that no
one can serve two masters.
For some twenty years distinguish
ed Virginian named Henry T. Wickham
had been serving his district in tn
Virginia State Senate. He came from.
an old family, stood high in society and
had large circle of personal friends.
He was, however, general attorney
for one of the large railway systems
and by his political influence aided his
road in matters.be the legislature.
At least this was charged and fight
was made against his denomination on
this ground. The fight was started by
Professor Dodd of Randolph and Macon
College, who revived Mr.. Wickham's
record and charged that he served the
railroad at1the expense ofsshis consti-
tuents.
The voters took the matter up and
rallied about the standard of a refir-
ed naval officer who was brought out
against the Senator. At the primary
the former naval officer won by de-
cisive majority and the railroad attor-
ney can now devote his entire time to
his client and the people of the dis
trlct can have the undivided Eservices
of their Senator. In another district
the same question was sraised against
candidate and the candidate resigned
his position with the corporation.
Good for Virginia! Her peoble are
entitled to the services ofss:srepresenta-
tlves who will represent them. .-..
1t is possible that a::.man Emaylside
with the people againsti'a corporate
client which pays him many times as
much as he receives from the people
POSSIBLE, but not probable and it is
not safe to take chances on the fidelity
of such man. AS a rule, no man can
serve two masters andsa conscientious
man will not try. 1t is time the Dem
ocrats were investigating.the records
and business relations of the public
officials kand candidates who oppose
efficient legislation. Virginia has set
a good example. 1t is alvaiuabIe OBJ
ject lesson.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-11-08
He Had No Choice,

The wife of q dynamo tender went
to haberdasher's to buy a necktie for
her husband. She selected a brilliant
red one. ready made. whereupon the
young and inexperienced salesman,
with compassion for the future owner.
was moved to remark:
Excuse me, missus, Is this tie for
your huSband?"
at is" replied the woman.
Don't you think he'd rather have
some other color? I'm afraid he won't
wear this red tie"
'Oh. yes. he Will" said the woman
firmly. Hell have to-he's dead
London Answers.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-11-08
Third Term.

The Bangor (Malne) News, a Repub-
lican journal, gives its fellow Repub-
Iicans. who advocate third term for
Roosevelt, the following nut to crack
mo matter how one may attempt to
disguise or sugar-coat the situation. if
Roosevelt is nominated and elected
next year the result will be third
term for this particular individual.
The serving out the unexpired term
caused by the death of Mckinley.
counts as one term in law and in logic.
and no hair-splitting or chip logic can
get around the fact. The term which
the President is serving is his second.
Should he receive another election. it
will be for third term.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-11-08
The Irish Priest.

Stephen Gwynn has said some
where excellently that the Irish priest
possesses the secret of Irish life. He
does, and so entirely is the key to It
In his possession that doubt If any
genius, however great, could give an
adequate rendering of Irish life with
out introducing the priest.-Katherine
lyman in Fortnightly Review.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-11-08
Constructive Immunity.

They now call it constructive i'm
munity." 1t is contagious among the
officials of railroads and the Roosevelt
administration. 1t was first discover
ed in the case of Paul Morton, and has
since extended to Hartman and many
other corruptionists, and boodlers. The
only remedy for this disease is an
honest Democratic administration. The
Republican leaders are too much under
obligations to the railroad corporation
and industrial trusts to mend their
ways.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-11-08

A New York pastor, according to
the Columbus, Ohio. Press-Post, stated
that several years ago when Mr..
Rockefeller was asked why he did not
retire from active business the oil
magnate replied:
i am the trustee of the property of
others through the providence of God.
committed TO my care. l am the stew
ard of vast interests belonging in great
part to widows and orphans and others
who are actually, or relatively poor.
For this holding am responsible to
God. Were to give up my interest
in the Standard Oil Company would
imperial the interests of these people.
according to the popularj supposition
that my withdrawal would, hurt the
company's business. Therefore, feel
1T my duty to God and to the people
whose money is invested in my COM
pany, to continue active in tits well
fare"
lnasmuch as the public has to bear
heavy burdens as a result of Standard
Oil methods it is some consolation to
learn that these things are done in ac-
cordance with Mr.. Rockefeller's "duty
to God and to the people," 1t is some
consolation to learn that Mr.. Rookie
feller's accumulations are rot the re-
suit of greed but were really commit
ted to his tender care by divine. decree.
Plainly Mr.. Rockefeller imagines
that the American people are as stupid
within the sound of his preachments
as they are patient within the feel Of
his impositions.