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to supplement the conventional by the
real reason. But she was silent
"Oh," he said at last driiy; "in that
case perhaps we had better make the
most Of our last hour for French. How
far did you get!"
She opened book half unwillingly.
as she caught curious expression on
his face. 1t set her thinking Of some
thing her mother had told her.
THAT means something to your? she
asked a little sorrowfully.
Yes" he said with constraint.
Diana sighed. 1T doesn't to me.
When ones never had d hope II can't
turn Into a remembrance, can it?" She
shut the book. Il can't do French to-
day." she said. I'm unsettled. and
worried"
Worried" He looked astonished.
"Can l help your"
She played nervously with a nenc,l
ION, l don't know. think I'm going
to tell you, though I know I ougbtn't
to. think-I'm sure you'll under
stand"
He waited.
There's got to be a change Won
know she explained.
You mean the wedding will hitter
things?"
Yes. When mother is married 10
the Major l shall-shaI have notice 70
leave. The Major doesn't like me and
l don't like him. But the Major is es-
sential to mother, and I'm not She
has made 1t quite clear that after To-
morrow she will have no particular use
for me-"
Mainwaring looked up quickly. 'Bnt
then If you are going To-" he grew
confused.
"WhatY'
"Oh, nothing. That is-xhat does
your mother expectG You can't npe
alone"
Diana smiled bitterly. ~oh, 10, I
am 10 marry
There was an appFecIab4e pauea
Mainwaring was uncertain Of his
ground.
You cant be forced to do that Ia
said at last tentatively.
She made a hopeless gesture. Cant
I? Don't you see what pressure can
be brought 10 bear ON met Why, your
not being allowed to help me any more
Isis a turn OF the rack
He made an fnartieulate sound.
Diana took 1t for dissent.
prove it You know they're going TO
1--we in this house most OF the timer"
Yea"
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Nothing is positively known as to
how long an ostrich will live. Some
writer's claim that 1t will live 100
years. Ostriches which are known to
have been In captivity for forty Years
are still breeding and producing featb-
ers. 1t Is the experience of Arizona
farmers that among the birds having
good nutritious green feed deaths sell
dom occur except az the result Of acct
dent A dog or other small animal
Will sometimes brighten ostrlches and
cause them to run into the fence. which
may result In a broken leg. When
this happens the bird may as we'll be
killed, as few ever recover from such
an Injury.
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ARTISTIC" ATROCITIES.
Observation-Disclosures

The well-furnished home Is now uni
versally regarded among people Of good
taste as the home from which cheap
ornamentation is eliminated where the
plain and solid furniture depends on
its good lines, good material and per-
feet construction for its beauty, and
where there are no dust-collectOrs or
useless objects. The New York Tri-
bune records the conversation OF sew
eral middle-aged ladies who were de
scribing a less-adyanced period.
Il remember some Of the fearful
things we used TO make to 'beautify'
our homes. One OF the things | pre-
pared before my marriage to make my
home beautiful was a Glove apple said
one. 81 took q large red apple, stuck
It so full of cloves that none Of the ap-
pie was left visible, decorated 1t with
gorgeous red bow, and gave 1t a
prominent and honored place on the
chandelier Of the front parlor."
Lovely laughingly exclaimed a
| friend. But l don't believe that for
real true art it would quite come up
to some OF my decorations Did any
of you ever make any crystallized
grassesT
A shout OF acquiescenoe went up
| from the group.
Gathered all the weeds for miles
around our place." said one, "and dip
ped them in alum until the whole fam
lily went around looking as II they had
accidentally bitten into a green per
| smmon."
Yes" said the author, and when
the process was over you hung them
against the wall or put them In a vase
on the mantelpiece-7
fright next to the scoop-shoyel, ar
tistically gilded, and adorned with a
winter scene, painted In oils and pow
dered with diamond-dust," put In the
teacher.
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A POLYNESIAN JOKE.


Some of the people of the South Sea
Islands are not lacking in sense of
humor. This says the author of MY
South Sea Log" generally manifests
Itself In some form of buffoonery. The
town of Mantautu, on one of the Sa-
moan Islands, once boasted a town
fool" named "Pulu-matau-tane-ese
Lava" "The Superlatiyely Handsome
Bull" They were always fond of the
town fool. and to this one they gave
especial latitude.
One day there came to Matautu an
English yacht ON which were several
titled gentlemen one of whom soon be-
came known to the natives for his ex-
IRENE stinginess. He made a practice
Of Offering not over two shillings for
articles which were worth as high as
fifty dollars. so the natives dubbed
him Lima Vale" The Close-fsted."
One Sunday Lima Vale attended
church at the mission, arrayed In froek
coat and tall hat although his fellow
yachtsmen wore the usual white ducks
OF the South Seas At the conclusion
of the service, as he left the church
his lordshlp found his way obstructed
by Pulumatau-tane-ese-Lava, who pre-
sented striking picture. He wore the
CASTOR uniform of German infantry
captain, which was much too small for
him. On his head was battered
minstrel" white top-hat, lent to him
by one Of the yachtsmen. In his month
was a long German pipe. His appear
ance caused an outburst OF laughter. Of
which he took no notice. Strldlng Nm
to his lordship, he took him by the arm.
despite his energetic protests
You are my brother" he said in
English, "and shall now give Won NV
name, Pulumatau-tane-ese-Lav Lava, and
shall take yours Lima Vale. which
means the Stingy One"
Throwing an English penny arnsds,
the laughing natives, he added In Sa.
moan. GO away, good people and en-.
Joy yourselves with my and my broth
er's benevolence."
Then, despite the frantic strps1,s.
OF his ordship to free himself from nj,
tornentor, Pulumatau pulled his
brother" Gown TO the yachts boat anc
lifted him into It as II he were a child
adding insult to the injury by ofrerIpi
70 exchange hats with him.
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DAY Is DYING.

Day is dyingl Float, o song.
Down the westward river,
Requiem chanting to the Day
Day the mighty Oliver.
Pierced by shafts of Time he bleeds,
Melted rubies sending
Through the river and the sky,
Earth and heaven bleeding;
All the long-drawn earthly banks
Up to cloudland lifting;
Slow between them drifts the swan,
'Twixt two heavens drifting.
Wings half open, like a flower
Inly deeper flushing,
Neck and breast as virgins pure
Virgin proudly blushing.
Day is dying Float. o swan,
Down the ruby river;
Follow, song, in requiem
To the mighty Giver.
George Eliot.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-05-11
SAFE DEPOSITS OF WOMEN.
They Hide Their VaIuabIes in the
Most Extraordinary Places.

They Hide Their Valuabies in the
Most Extraordinary Places.
"Have you ever noticed" began the
bridegroom, what astonishing places o
woman chooses for hiding things?"
81 ceased noticing and ceased being
astonished at anything years ago." re-
piled the elderly Benedict YEARLY"
We'll, the other night" went on the
bridegroom, there was a small fire In
the apartment below us. Somebody
upset a lamp and while they were put
ting 1t out my wife and were gather
ing our valuables together and prepar-
ing to fee. For five minutes we rush
ed about like mad people. The firSe
thing I did was to open my wife's bu-
reau drawer and feel for her jewel box
"'Oh, 1t isn't therev she called out
It's In the refrigerator under the low
est pam
WHAT I exclaimed.
swell she replied, that's the only
place where a burglar wouldn't think
of looking for them
what are yeu trying to take down
that oil painting forT 1 asked excited
~.
"Grandfather's will is behind It
tackled to the wall. and can't bulge
IT. she answered, with tears in her
voice.
"'No, don't come to help me- she
went on. Run into the parlor and get
the deed of the Brooklyn property. It's
pinned in the top of the lace curtains
And-and bring me that hat with the
white feather on 1t. No, not my best.
one-the other. It's got my marriage
certificate and the contract for your
book and your first love letter seWed
in the crown. And, oh John. do look
IN that box under the bnthtub and fnd
the manuscript of your play and your
diamond sleeve links. Yes, that's the
one l mean-that old cracker box'
Well chose it because 1t didn't look
the least bit suspicious Who wouio
ever think OF looking under the batn
tub in an old cracker box Cor diamond
sleeve buttons? Now, come on we've
got everything
"No, we haven't I replied.
Where's that 800 bill I gave you TO
deposit yesterday and the check from
Bradley-and all the money!
"'Oh, they're all safe she repheo
nonchalan1y, pulling me out Of the
door. The $1O0 bill Is in my stocking
and the check Is pinned under my back
hair
New, what do you think Of THAR
'Ths patent to those hiding places
expired ages ago. said tho elderly
Benedict, yawning-New York Press
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LINE UPON LINE


The house was in state Of chaos.
Through the open dining-room door
Mainwarlng could see the florists men
discussing the final details Of the deco
ratiOns; from behind a curtained re-
cess came the tinkle of glass and the
clatter of china; overhead heavy thuds
proclaimed the removal of trunks. He
swore softly when he turned q corner
and had to climb over packing cases In
order to reach his destination. But
once there his face clearedA \The old
school room had not been given to the
spoilers and Diana was waiting for
him. II heard you say things outside"
she reproached him.
He was abashed. IT didn't know you
were here" he defended himself.
She laughed. ''Oh, it's all right one
needs some relief when one turns the
corner and meets those packing cases. l
generally kick them" Then her face
cleuded. 1--WE something horrid to tell
you; at least it's horrid to me. dare
say you'll be quite thankful. This la
the last time you may come and help
me with my French"
He glanced at her. ''Who says soY'
Mother"
sand why"
She says I have already respassed
on your time shanefully.7
There was pause It almost seem
ed as though he were waiting for her
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asrrous results And never meoe,
what Of that? Who wan+s AZ va
meet? The monotony Of tt-tba az
nnaiity about a point: While !
travelling together along the samo 70
travelling, mind. not meet,n, wa
point and either cross or staying tn
for ever like a Dresden china sbsn Tsre
and shepherdess-" puero
She clapped her hands spddo.,
"Oh, I'm convinced. 1t isn't cb,II~
all. But-what am l to do7.
lie looked at her doubtfupy. svou,
sure you meant all you said 80
NorthcoteT' "OOut
''Of course! WhyY"
lie came a step nearer. "Bec,u..
your mother told me you were encouas
to him. though 1t was not to he sn
nounced yet" '
She crimsoned. "Oh! How cor,s
she? 1t isn't true" She looked
zled. "And why should she say snr y11,
thingT'
His voice trembled. Cant 10,
guess. ''u
She shook her head.
Diana! Are you blindY"
For an instant he read a dazzIro
message in her eyes. Then they faltor'
ed and she retreated ooh" she hraoth
ed, chow could you? Didn't you know
1-knewp
"Knew?" he echoed. "What?s
Mother has told me about Won,
wife"
A sudden fury shook him. "She has
deliberately been keeping US apart hA.
cause I'm poor compared with North
cote and Chrlstopherson. What dIa
she tell your"
THAT nobody ever mentioned your
wife, because she is-mad"
He paced backwards and forwards
"And you believed herr"
She bit her lip. Gould I have sno
ken to you so freely If l hadntT"
He smiled suddenly. 80 some good
has come Of my mad wife. Diana will
you believe me2 l have never had n
wife, sane or mad. Will you marry
meW
Yes" she murmured, but she did
not look at him.
He was seized with doubt. az want
you to love me, DIANA he pleaded.
Tell me you don't look upon me as
just City Of Refuge, a way Of escape
from the-the auction"
She did not answer, but she turned
and picked UP his piece of paper and
his pencil.
what are you doingT' he asked.
81 have just remembered" she said
with delicious gravity, something else
about parallel lines. You can draw
them as close together as ever you
like"
Mainwaring did
Diana looked at him with laughter
In her eyes.
"You don't seem to realize" she com.
planned, that l used the word you In
an---an impersonal sense. Black AND
White
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Proper Coat of Arms.

John Thomas Brady got in tonight
from ST Louis. John Thomas stopped
little while in Pittsburg on ais way
here.
heard some OF them guys out
There talking about getting a coat-of-
arms be said "Now, take 1t from
me that the only right thing for most
OF this bunch In the way OF a coat-or.
arms would be a set of burglars tool.
properly Observation-Disclosures Cor.
respondence.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-05-11
ENCOURAGEMENT.

''You are In favor Of giving new
members of Congress more opportun-
ties to make speeches?"
Certainly" answered Senator Sor-
ghum; "the sooner a young man Id
politics gets over this idea OF telling
all he knows the better IT viii be ioH
everybody. "-Washington Star.
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and more pressure to leave positions legislators
and engage In occupations that bring larger pecunary
rewards.
Raising salaries would tend to elevate the standard
or service In Congress- Therefore the extra
qured for the increase would be well spent-Chicago
Daily News.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-05-11
HIGHER SALARIES FOR coNaREssMEN.

r~ss@a~=~ HE members of the Fifty-eghth Congress
\ %T\ who voted fer the mileage grab defended
their action the ground that their sal
a aries low that perquisttes of this
EErlSt1a kind should not be questioned. Their argu
k&gasNEJg doubt induced many citizens to
look upon the offease with indulgent eyes.
The Daily denounced the mileage grab because it
was an attempt money from the public
uy false preees and for the direct benefit of the
who voted for It A proposal to raise by formal
law the salaries of Congressman hereafter to be elected
IS however to be commended The suggestion is made
by leaders in Congress that the pay of the nations
makers be increased from $1,000 to $500 year
Living In Washington Is expensive A who serves
the public member of Congress Is obliged leave
his home for large part of each year and consequently
profits of his regular business Of his professional
activities much curtailed destroyed altogether
The temptations many to accept offers of employment
business opportunities that involve surrender of
legislative independence Salaries and wages rising
In all lines Because OF this fact capable and dSnter-
ested servants Of the people In Congress under
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without profit No one will pretend that men and wom-
en- of different nationaltles may not not marry
happily; but such happy marriages are based upon a
personal attachment that all ordinary differ
ences and dtscards all considerations advantage on
either side. Marriages convenience also may prosper
between persons Of one and kindred one bringing
up. But arranged marriages between different nation-
ates are always hazardous Even European fortune
hunters are beginning to learn this and Is high time
for American girls to learn It. 1t thing to give
fortune for coronet 1t Is quite another thing to nav
for besides by the sacrifice of honor happiness and
ones own and the worlds esteem-Phladelphia Ledger
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Used TO BE n Drug Clerk.

subscriber-Giye me seven-double-O.
seyen-eight, please.
Telephone OPERATOR can't do that
Just at present, madam; but l can
give you something just as good.-So-
meryille Journal.
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I117' VI IIo UCFVIIuI ILeIuStIFt5
ally or collectively Girls more easily stampeded
they vote without they do not aim the good
OF their college their class but satisfy the wkim
the moment To these serious accusations the young
women reply that the young things and
that they may keep their paper to themselves in the
future
Without attempting to decide whether or not the
charges true may be stated that If true they con-
sdtute formidable argument against giving the ballot
to women in elections of public officials If the most
highly educated portion of womankind Is irrational and
irresponsible 1t be presumed that the less cultured
majority will be There Is public danger threatened
here If 1t be alleged that the college students are
young and will know better later it may be answered
that in such matters the child mother to the woman
Chicago Tribune.
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1t is generally wise, when a man =.
tempts to jolly you, to keep your hand
On Jour pocket book.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-05-11

Telegraph operators do business on
a sound basis even II II Is on tick.
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THE CHILD Is MOTHER TO THE WOMAN.

PERIODICAL published by the students of
co-education institution has published q
bitter article on the influence OF the girl stu
dents in college elections. The girls are ac-
cused of being Influenced by the good looks
Of a student, by the elegance of his cloth
-.
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INTERNATIONAL MARRIAG Es.

HE exploitation Of the domestic troubles OF
the Castellanes and Marlborough Is no
more catering to the appetite for scandal.
Both of these were what are called bril-
liant marriages, and their sordld and hui
initiating end gives them international I'M
DOrtance. The Obvious Lesson cannot bo
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-05-11

Some people seem to think that loud
talk makes a sound argument
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-22

The barkentne Makawell IL duo
down this morning from Portland on
the Oklahama's hawsers, On route to
San Pedro. with a cargo o; lumber.
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son was conhrmen as Secretary OF
Agriculture March 3, 1897 and at the
the expiration OF President Roosevelt's
term, II the Secretary lives, he will
have served IL years, This record
has been exceeded but by one man.
Albert Gallatin, of Pennsylvania Mr.
Wilson Is a naturalixed citizen, born
Scotland, Gallatin, also was natural
iEed. being q native Of Switzerland.
He was appointed Secretary of the
Treasury by Jefferson, Jan, 96, 1909
reappotn,ed ~ Madison and held the
Office until Feb. ., 1914, when he ro-
resigned to become member OF the
Commission that negotiated the treaty
of Ghent which was signed December
"a. 1914, The service OF Gallatin rs
head of the treasury department,
therefore aggregated II years and
fourteen days. After serving in 9TH
or distinguished public Offices, inclu-
ding minister to Great Britain and
TO France. Mr.. GaliatIn removed to
New York where he became the head
OF the largest financial institution OF
his day He died Aug, IL, lsts,
So 1t is. that In order TO exceed this
record. the President. will urge Wilson
be retained by his successor for a few
weeks anyhow. that he may have the
distinction OF the longest continuous
cabinet service OF any American up to
his time. The request OF the Presi-
dent doubtless would be compiled with.
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vention of secession OF his state and
was chosen 4 member OF the Provi-
sional Confederate Congress whica
met In Richmond, In July. 1861. After
the war Craige retired to private life
and died IN 1875, These are the facts,
although Il looks like a Shame TO spoil
story based upon the resignation of
"a public man from office because OF
muddy roads.
The other day "Dave" Mercer, for
mer member of Congress form
Omaha, was at the Agricultural De-
partment when he met Mr.. Wadsworth
M New York, chairman of the House
Committee on Agriculture. who was
defeated from re-election last fall, lar
gely IL Is claimed because OF his sue
cessful opposition to the Presidents
plan of dealing with the meat pack
ers of Chicago, As Mr., Mercer met
the New Yorker. he saluted him with:
Il greet the next Secretary of Agri-
culture
This IL illustrative Of the opinion
that prevails in many quarters that
Mr.. Wordsworth. by reason OF his ex-
perience at the head Of the Agricultu-
raj committee Of the House. would
make an excellent head OF the farm
ing department OF the Admnistfa-
tion; OF course. when some other
President has been elected.
There are everal other distinguished
gentlemen. however, who have aspi-
rations along this line and II is doubt
full IL Mr.. wadsworth would ever
reach this particular goal, even II he
aspired to 1t. Clifford Pinchot, chief
OF the Forestry division. a personal
friend of the President, and man of
large means would like to have this
Chemist, who in his fight for pure
foods and beverages, has made him
self intensely disliked by the manu-
tacturers OF all sorts of fake foods
and intensely popular among the peo-
pie who have a desire to eat pure
foods.
1t may be set down for fact. how
ever, that James Wilson will not re-
tire from the department OF Agri-
culture so long as Mr. Roosevelt is
President. In talking about the "old |
farmer" a short time ago with one
of his visitors, the President said he
would have just one request 10 make
If his successor in Office and that was
hat he would keep Uncle Jimmie" in
,ffice for few days so that he might
each the high water mark OF contin-
,us service in the Cabinet Mr. Will
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The steamer Aurelia arrived down
from Rainier yesterda; and cleared
from this port for san Francisco. and
will probably go over the bar today.
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WASHINGTON, Mar 21.--Anent tn,
recent resignation OF Senator Spooner
df Wisconsin, some interesting gossir
concerning previous designations from
that body has been going the rounds
Of the press. The idea that any Of
flee holder and particularly any Unit
ed States Senator should resign. is SO
unusual. and similar cases were found
10 be so rare, that some of the writers
were compelled to draw on their inn
agination for entertaining COMPARE
sons. One Of the most illuminating
stories related to Burton Craige Of
North Carolina, who was said to have
been Senator back in the days Of
Webster, Clay and Calhoun and who
was said to have been elected to the
Senate, started on his jurney TO the
Capital on horseback, found the roads
so muddy and impossible that ne re-
turned home in disgust sent his resig-
nation to the Governor of North Car
olina and resumed the easy and un-
disturbed life of a Southern gentlemen
and planter.
All of this is very interesting, but,
unfortunately, the element Of truth
Is entirely lacking. Burton Criage was
born in North Carolina in 1911. He
was a man of distinction In his native
state, and, although never elected to
the Senate, served in the house Of
Representatives in the 33rd, 34th, ,35th
ana seth Congresses, from Dec. 1858
TO 1861 In the latter year he did what
a number of others Southern members
did,resigned because of the impending
conflict between the North and the
South. He was DELEGATE to the con-
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Don't Complain.

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able to sleep because Of cough.
Buy a bottle OF Billiards. Hoaraound
Syrup. and you won't have any cough.
Get a bottle now and that cough
wwon't last long A cure for all pull
monary diseases. MINIS. J.. Calves
ton, Texas, writes: II can't say
enough for Ballard's Hoarhound syr-
up. The relief 1t has given me In all
that 1t Is necessary for me to say"
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