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Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-10
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not withhold that knowledge any longer His
last penny. had gone that morning for the
glass of Jelly that now glistened rubily ON the
white cloth of the table.
For more than a week he had been 11n-
able to- purchase the medicines which he
knew she needed And it was terrible to
see her declining day by day; to know that
proper treatment and attention would draw
her back TO- life and hope, and be unable to
procure for her that treatment and attention.
That afternoon, while mending the net, he
had come to sudden resolve. While in
Chester, gentleman had examined the boat
and made him an offer for it. The amount
named was not half what it was worth, and
Lee had paid little heed to it at the time.
But, on returning home, keen realization
OF his mothers condition had decided him to
call on the gentleman and accept the offer.
de had wondered vaguely. at first, how he
could ever get along without the boat; but
an examination of the old and discarded one
just below the house had convinced him that,
with careful patching it might be made once
more serviceable.
"Pll do it," he said. unconsciously speak
ing aloud, as he drew up chair for Sissie
and poured the tea for his mother, arranging
the tn Jelly. soup and crackers temptingly on a
do what. Lee?' she queried.
He startled confusedly.
,oIod ldl didn't intend to speak" he STAN
He, hesitated. trembed. and then awk-
by the bed.
EAT something, mother" he urged, noting
her perturbed look 1T will do you good, 1
am sure"
81 hope you haven't done anything Lee,
you would wish to keep from me-"
The tone and look went to his heart.
Nothing, mother. 1 will tell you after
awhile. Eat something now, please"
But she was not thus easily satisfied; and
while Sissie spooned away at her supper,
unconscious and careless of impending iii,
Lee unfolded his thoughts to his mother in
a broken and tremulous voice, and wept with
her at his conclusion.
II would lose all heart Lee, if didn't
know there is a loving and merciful God
watching over U.S." she said, smoothing his
hair and striving to check her emotions
"But we have the promise, Lee. He has
said He will be father to the fatherless
Even a sparrow cannot fall to the ground
without His notice.
"It pains me more than I can tell IN have
you sell the boat-his boat; but if that seems
the best thing to be done, you will have to
do it. II may be that God is leading us IN
some mysterious way and means To bless ne
abundantly by-and-by. l like to think 60 %
1t strengthens me and makes me patient.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-10

the sandy point, looked out across
IL the bay toward the town of Ches
QNSAIl ter. At his left the Waters of
- Lake Michigan flashed under the
bright rays of the afternoon sun.
Here and there the white sail of some YES
sci cleaned like the wing of a gull.
1t was beautiful scene, but one grown
quite commonplace to the youth who now
regarded it.
A small fishing boat tossed, on the in-rolling
waves at his feet, chafng like living thing
at the spile-secured painter. Further down
the shore, in nesting home-like nook
which the leaping waters seemed to love, was
fisherman's small but. neat and coy. cot
tage. 1t was the boys home, and the home
of his mother and sister.
I'm afraid we shan't get on" said Lee
frowning at the rotten net he was mending.
was drowned. Work as hard as may, l
wasn't sick, or if Sissie was bigger"
Then, noticing that the afternoon was rap
idly waning, he arose with a sigh, allowing
the half-mended net to fall to the sand, and
in by the painter, passed his hands lovingly
over its timbers, dashed away a gathering
tear, and walked slowly homeward.
On the way he collected an armful of dry
tage door. Then, coaxing a cheerful smile
to his face. he lifted the latch and stepped
within.
On low bed near the window lay pale
faced woman, the blue veins showing plainly
in the thin, white hands that toyed idly and
mechanically. with the bed coverings. She
looked up with smile as Lee entered
Almost time for supper, isn't it, mother?"
he asked, bending down and kissing the pal
till I happened to look at the sun. That old
net is as, full of holes as boys pockets.
What will you have for supper? We have
some, tea yet; and ! got glass of nice iel-
ly when | ran up to Chester this morning
They will do first-rate for appetizers; and If
you can eat little soup and crackers, | am
sure it will do you good"
He moved about the room briskly as he
spoke, and his words and actions seemed to
inspire the invalid with new hope.
"You look so like your father, Lee!p she
said, her voice slightly tremulous.
Lees lips quivered, for he was also think
ing of his father at that moment
"Where is Sissie~ he questioned, control
ling his voice with an effort.
Sissie answered the inquiry herself, for
she came in just then, having become weary
of building sand houses over her feet and Of
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-10
Copyright by James Elverson.)

EE HANSON, from his position on
the sandy point, looked out across
the bay toward the town of Ches-
ter. At his left, the Waters of
Lake Michigan flashed under the
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13

True, public school music has had
some advancement in America, but 1t
has been made by the momentum of
its own power and beauty, and the
demands of the human soul for it.
However. It has always existed under
protest and the spark has only been
kept alive by the strenuous and COM
mendable efforts Of chance music
lovers in the school field. DR.. Mason
being one of the foremost.
However, now that better day
has dawned for music 1t will not be
many years until the effect of pro-
per training in the schols will show
decided results in the improved sing
ing of church choirs and patriotic
choruses.
ADELAIDE A. HANSON.
Teacher Of Music and Drawing,
Idaho Falls, Idaho.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13

Into the Federation. to asslst in and
encourage me organization OF new
clubs In towns and rural districts ana
TO bring into club membership wor-
thy women whose homes are some
whot isolated. For instance, an ar
rangement might be made to admit
to membership on some basis, wo-
men 80 situated; that they feel the
health giving circulation Of club life
themselves and be larger power for
the elevation of the community, and
also. that the power of Federated
Clubs may be more far-reaching.
And now, dear Club Women, may
! remind you, that the year is
short one, (probably only ten months
from the meeting of '07 to that of
'08), and owing to illness and par
tally to a hardness on the part of
club workers to reply to letters, this
letter in rather late in reachingyou.
|, therefore, beg of you to double
your zeal, to answer club letters
within twenty-four hours If possible,
and to live the larger life which an
active interest in federation work un-
failingly insures. May be bear in
mind the Federated motto, Strength
united is stronger"
Yours for service.
EMMA REESOR.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13
EXTRACTS FROM FED. BULLETIN
A Greeting From the President

With the coming of the autumn
begins the splendid activities of the
club and Federation work. A good
half-year before us in which to en-
JOY the pleasures and benefits of
friendly association and concerted
study. A good half year in which
to bring companionship and cheer to
the lonely and sad, in which to well
come the stranger. in which to COM
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13
EXTRACTS FROM FED. BULLETIN

We have hads line upon line on
the subject of giving our girls the
kind of education which would fit
them to be good wives and mothers.
1t is lesson which cannot be too Of
ten or too strongly impressed. But
ven the best trained wife and mother
needs cooperation, to make her home
what it should be. 1t is a great hope
full outlook when the teacher
OF great university puts be-
fore his students the need
of fitting themselves to become
husbands and fathers. In a recent
address to the Freshman Glass at
Harvard President Eliot urged the
young men to prepare themselves for
these responsibilities. Look forward
to being married." he said. "That
to look forward to, is one of the
great privileges of life. Make your
self tit for the loving service you ex-
pect your wife to give you. Look
forward to having children and
home. Look forward to what kind of
an example as father you would
like to set. have known men to wor
ry about the future of their sons be-
cause they themselves were wild at
that age of life. Look forward to be-
ing serviceable."
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13
Who 70 going TO .Pocateilo. for the WIN
ter.

At the last meeting Of the wo-
mans Literary Club of St. Anthony,
an amendment to the constitution
was offered. making the member
ship which Is now limited to thirty
unlimited. 1t will be voted upon at
our next meeting. It. was also re-
solved at the same meeting to try to
raise money toward school Library.
The Bay View Magazine Work is
proving very interesting this year.
This Is the american year, and al
though they enjoyed the foreign
work, still they realize 1t is well to
know America first"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13

fort ana. heir. the oyerlooked, ones IN
LIES road. In which to teach the
ignorant. In which to lift up those
who have wandered and got trodden
underfoot. In which to give happA
useful work to individual and State
and Nation.
A good half-yesr In which ever to
smile and never to sigh, In which to
have courage and faith and the d.
vine art Of common sense. A glo-
rious, stimulating outlook for $780,
600 good friends. good mothers, and
good citizens of a good country.
The greatest obstacle to improve
ment in State is the foolish pride
which refuses to acknowledge the
existing conditions. In contfa-dis-
tinction to this attitude and as an
example of genuine, enduring pa
triotism, as well as fine demonstra-
ton of careful, efficient work, we
give below the report submitted by
the women of Georgia in memorial '
to their General Assembly in behalf
of compulsory education:
We herewith subjoin facts relat-
ing to the matter for your considera-
tom
Out of the four cities in the whole
United States where the highest per
cent. of children OF Native White
Stock are being allowed to grow upSA
totally illiterate, two are Georgia
cities.
Judged by the illiteracy in her
cities, where the advantages are Of
fered to all children, Georgia stands
next to the lowest State in the I'm
ion.
Taking all the children of Georg-
la, from ten to fourteen, one out of
every five is unable to read and
write.
The children of this age have "a
times as high proportion of litter
acy as the children of Massachusetts,
and 81 times as great proportion
as those of Nebraska.
Every year an army of $4,000
young people is passing beyond the
chool age in Georgia, totally illit-
'rate, and hopelessly beyond the
each of any future law that you
nay enact on this subject.
Twelve per cent. of all the white
oters of Georgia have been allowed
o grow up totally illiterate.
Forty of. the States in the Union
lready have compulsory education
avs: 80 of these have laws apply
ng throughout the State, the others
o parts of the State. Missouri, Ken
ucky, North Carlina, and Tennessee
ave such law, applying to the
hole or parts of the State; and the
lovement is being. actively pushed
South Carolina, Alabama, and Flo
da.
A study of the ten thousand most
ninent men in America has shown
lat not one is an illitrate, but one
ut of every forty-two is a college
The illiterates of the United States
rn1sh two and one-half times as
any criminals as an equal number
those who can read and write.
For fear we may have the "holier
an thou" attitude, 1t may be well
consider also the table PUBLISHED
low.
SARAH s. PLATT DECKER.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13

Encourage study of native trees
Strive to have your town or city
acquire for park purposes, tracts of
land adjacent, both open and wooded,
especially thosose having undisturbed
timber growth upon them. Within
these parks Nature should be left
unrestrained, as far as possible, and
the preservation of wild plant life a
daminant failure.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13

The editorial staff of club women
delegated to edit the Xmas edition of
the Montpelier Examiner are much
pleased and enthused with their work
they wish to get out two editions and
some of them want to own a news
paper plant. Business men have re-
sponded so magnaminously, an en-
largement of the paper is necessary
else they must crowd out many of the
nicer and better things to give space
to money-fetching write-ups.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13
ECHOES OF MOMENTS CLUBS.
CMc Organ Of First District EDITED By Mrs. Byrd
Trego ofBlackfooG

Note correspondence solicited giving suggestions
making Inquiries about anything work We wish fire.
Suent reports from every In he district
Chair invited to freely use these ps
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13

Mrs. G. e. Bowerman writes:
Have the club women of our dist
riot read the greeting of our National
President, Mrs. Sarah s. Platt Deck
er in November Bulletin? She is a
charming type of our Western Wo-
men,"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13

The figures give the number of H.
literate persons in each thousand
of population, as shown by the CEN
sus of 1900.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13

A club member writes, II am
quite well again, and feeling like
club work. 1t is such a mental
stimulus
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13

The greeting mentioned by Mrs.
Bowerman is filed for publication in
these columns, but necessarily crow
ded out to date, it will appear how
ever, and we hope each member will
read it and find it as opportune as
did the writer.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13

|
The Gem of the Mountain Club
of Montpelier held its Legislation
Day at the club rooms Saturday af-
ternoon. Owing to bad weather and
extra work in getting out our "spec-
lal edition." the attendance was rath-
er small, but the interest was excel
lent.
Our president, Mrs. Spldel, mana
ged to get great deal of business
there in a remarkably short time. 1t
is the way she can do such things.
One of our citizens, Lawyer Glenn.
who has served as Senator and in 9TH
err official capacities in Washington,
D. c., was invited to talk to us on
Civil Service Reform" His address
wasvery instructive and he graciously
answered the questions afterward
asked by the ladies'. We are glad that
we decided to ask people outside our
club to address us this year. Prof |
Banghart will be invited to talk on
Education Day.
Miss Beach, who is member and
Is also one of our city teachers, ex-
planned the question of teachers GER
tificates. Mrs. Pease gave Current
Events in brief and interesting way,
and Mrs. Jones sang one of her sweet
songs for us.
Mrs. Hunter was elected treasur-
n to take the place of Mrs. Fletcher
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13

Mrs. Spldell writes of the Xmas
edition of the Montpelier Examiner
thus: I'VE have also collected much
valuable data that can become the
property of the State Historical
Committee. Only thing prevents us
from having this issue all that could
be desired along lines mapped out,
that is the lack of space to publish
much that we feel is interesting and
OF real value. We have found it ne
cessary to leave out several whole
departments that we had arranged
for. Our great regret is that we did
not begin three months earlier, we
could then have known our material
and planned more accurately"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13

Miss Irene Douglas of the Gem of
the Mountain was married recently
to Mr.. Hampton.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13

Mrs. Spindell says: "Please an.
nounce that we would like club notes
from all the clubs in the district for
our special, and we would like them
to reach us before Dec. 18th if DOS
sible."
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13

Mrs. G. E. Bowerman has been ap-
pointed press correspondent to re-
present the st. Anthony club, Mrs.
Ralph Edmunds the Round Table of
Idaho Falls, and Miss Alice Beach
the Gem of the Mountain, Mont
pelier.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13

down Sunday with her children to
spend the day with Mrs. Bennett.
The V. l. S. of Idaho Falls are this
week finishing the numbering of the
houses in the city to aid in estab
fishing a free mail delivery system.
The regular meeting on Dec. 9TH
was devoted almost entirely to Edu-
cation.
Supt Crandall of the public
schools addressed the club this time.
Mrs. Hanson, Supervisor of music,
illustrated by class lesson, meth
DDS of teaching music in the schools,
Miss Peile and Miss Ableson dis
cussed different phases of educa-
tional work.
Other teachers were present and
they with club members took part in
the general discussion.
The Santa Claus Committee"
asked for an appropriation to help
carry on their work.
The Society, following Mrs. Hol-
1en's suggestion, have taken up the
reciprocity work and as a result six
members of the Current Event of
Blackfot accepted an invitation to
spend the day with us. They were
Iesdames Woodin, Sill, Davis, john
ION, Bennett and Trego. We print
his week an article on Music in
'ur Public Schools" by Mrs. Hanson
nd promise to tell you more or this
Meeting later. The article, however
excellent. Every parent and mem
er of school boards should read it !
nee and then read it again.
The Blackfoot ladies attending
educational Day at the Falls were \
elighted with the entire day and
AXE this opportunity of thanking {
lie V. l. s. and its good natured Pre- F
dent, Mrs Campbell, for the day \
nd Mrs. Otto McCutcheon and her n
liege lord and master" for a most \
elightful social evening at their F
ew, attractive home. Senator Nc n
ltcheon, too added much to the Y
'ening by his presence. Truly it is T
ell to grow old gracefully, and be N
lie to enter into the pleasures of r
ose whose milestones have not K
zen so numerous. A
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13

Mrs. Jones is busy with the music
department at Montpelier with good
results coming up.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-12-13

Mrs. E. M. Holden of Idaho Falls,
our past district president, came
down Sunday with her children to
spend the day with Mrs. Bennett.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1907-01-10
THE %DREADNAUGHT.
Great Bfitain'S Biggest BattleShip
to Visit American Tropi-
cal Waters.

London, Jan. 8.-The British battle
ship Dreadnaught is about to make a
cruise across the Atlantic, which will
take her to West Indian waters, thus
affording the American officers an op-
portunity to see the latest marvel in
ava architecture. The purpose Of the
cruise is to test the seaworthiness OF
the battleship during the worst of the
Atlantic season, and also to test her
batteries under adverse sea conditions.
The warship will stay about two months
at Trinidad, devoting most of the time
to gun practice in adjacent waters. It
is understood that the American war
ships will rendezvous at Culebro, lea
Porto Rico, at about the same time,
which is hardly more than a days sail
from the Dreadnaught's rendezvous.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1907-01-10
MASONS TO RALEIGH.
Many Arriving For the Annual State
Meeting Which COnVeneS
TO-niQht.

Raleigh, n. c., Jan. 7.-Members OF
the North Carolina Grand Lodge Of Ma
sons are arriving for the annual meet
ing which tomorrow night.
Grand Master Francis D. Winston, OF
BERTHE, was one Of the first on the scene.
He will have double duties before the
grand lodge adjourns as he will, IN addl-
ton to presiding over III grand lodge
take up his duties Wednesday at noon
as presiding officer of the Senate OF the
North Carolina general assembly, which
is about to for a sixty days
session. It is conceded that he will be
reelected grand master of the grand
lodge without opposition.
The annual report OF Grand Secretary
J.. G. Drewry will show hat during the
past year twelve new lodges have been
organized in the State, n charters re-
stored to four which had been sus-
pended. The increase in membership
has been 1,4OO. In eleven years the
receipts of the grand lodge have been
Increased from SO, S42 to S16,835.
This will be the 12Oth annual COM
rnunication.
One of the most important matters to
come up will be the report of the build
ing committee for the 100000 grand
lodge temple to be erected here. This
report will be to the effect that the COM
mittee is ready to begin the construc-
ton Of the building March l, the plans
being drawn by Charles McMi1len, of
Wilmington.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1907-01-10
FOOD, DRUGS and LIQUORS.

The pure food law went into opera
chaser Of drugs, foods and liquors is
now entitled to know the ingredients
Of every purchase, ard its age in many
cases. This information is not a mat
ter of personal inquiry, but it is to be
put before his eyes on a label attached
to every interstate article offered for
sale, be i, one of food, or liquor, Or
drugs. An article of food, or a patent
medicine, or a brand ofliquor produced
in North Carolina need not bear a label
when offered for sale in this State, but
all such goods, when made elsewhere to
be sold to here, must bear a
government label.
This is a revolution, to speak mildly.
For the bottle from which a thirsty
pilgrim in this world pours a drink
constituents Of the stuff within. The
4stin'' from Chicago must say in plain
print what is shut up within. The but
ter package must declare in black and
white what makes its contents yellow,
and the patent medicine whose basis
is wood alcohol or some other stimu-
lating fluid must comics on the spot.
This is indeed revolutionary, and it
is the duty of the consumer to see that
the revolution is carried to its legal and
logical limits. Practically speaking,
no liquors, no drugs, no foodstuffs can
o. - - 4L;~ C+o+ a until tho
ingredients of each are made known IN
a label SO plainly printed that he who
runs may read.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1907-01-10
MILLIONAIRE GETS LIBERTY.
Theodore Wright, Worth SIG, 600,
Gets Release From an Insane
Asylum After Ten Years.
Confinement.

Philadelphia, Dec. 2S.-After spend
ing ten year in Philadelphia asylums
for the insane, Theodore Wright, for
merly a financier and railroad man, has
been released. His estate is valued at
$40, 600, OC0. Wright has fought con-
stantly Ill these years to effect his re-
lease.
Early this year Wright Struggled a
letter to his lawyer, and after a long
legal battle hewas declared sane. Wright
was sent to the asylum at the instance
of his son, Minturne Wright, who had
afidavits of physicians.
Inside the asylum wall there was no
escape. By a uliarp phase of the law,
a man adjudged insane has not the right
OF appeal for a jury trial concerning his
sanity. He must wait until a member
OF the family petitions the court for his
release.
A branch of the family vas won over
and Wright willlive with Mrs. Frances
Davis, of Colorado.