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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-07


you pushed aside
In the great strife;
Whether through mistake of fellow have turned
h against you
THERE is ALWAYS MOTHER.
SD. And if she be gone
@ THERE is NO LONGER MOTHER
S%f We hope your mother is living
hope you before position influence or wealth
bring the joy that thrills you at the sight OF
light her her boy gir-aays her boy or CIR
home.
neither position influence wealth could bring
the OF her boy or Girl at
her side brings
No matter they though lay between
vigil in thought and prayer by day a by
night ending only at foosp coming along the
walk when esuness Waterman feels he douses
his lantern the breaking of the day
her days measured her boys anc girls
home
And then:
Where you failed kick off the door as you
o do7
And
How long have you had that cold'
Do you weight keep eet warm!
Are your hannel heavy enough for the weather.
you there 10 bottle of something in mont
Of you and q spoon in your mouth
Possibly you city where business you
h conduct from elegant suite of Offices ,.
Got clerks and two three enograPners worhe
for you, making money hand over FIST end getting rich
Lots Of power in the business and financial world.
old possessed of all your importance
UNTIL that bottle of castor oil same out ,. -
you of those big things you thought you
wcre-jus nothing and that's all you'll ever be before
the trembling with loaf OF sugar
Sic knows what's going on over in the city tor she makes
business T. get paper from that no ig
for the banquet when she knows you VIII DC
s you hope to rsadust the system
wondering whether going the banquet you got
wet
In the city you fit up room your ean
buy and you cheerful comfortable possible
Your friends in and compliment on its appearance
cay ow and homeke but know that it isn't any
ding Of the
There isn't anything hemsss you until you get back to the
the old home for the city make fortune and
country you would give all dreamed possessing
way money could just have that coal fire in
4 your complimentary comp friends had to say.
But isn't tbs coal fire 50 much as the fact that it Mother
They brighter and give warmth when mother
sits there with YOU
you when you in old place the table
and mother is there too in her old place
used sleep in and you gSrs to be sv tucked too %
n girls at school would think of it.
We them get big they unnecessarily
cerned. but they don't mind that
All honor to understand who will
never cherish
in respect Of it.
your hands in for she has
she HAS i su Ssvns aDa
along without her. concluded Also that she can get along
she live. in the country do you make it point to get
4. hor.e occasionally, least writer
negectng sacred duty though she
will you and send pair of mtten
knit hersel word of reproach for
M way you have neglected her.
yourse either FOR she has already found
cuss for you herself ~
She every your faults and she
81 then
She think i'll of for anything would do, though
Ne suffer than you for it.
While you live old stands and
money purse, you without home with
~ money and without best of all mothers love
y Odd bless every one Of them
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-07

Il burst hardly tell you. Who would
you think now?" she said.
II couldn't say" said John.
well. II was COR Sally. Wasn't she
lucky?"
AYE, she was lucky" said John.
And who was thirdY' he asked.
"Well,' she said. you would never
guess. and I might as well tell. was
third. Wasn't I lucky"
You were," he said. did I ever
pay you for that ticket. missus?"
mo. John. you didn't" she said.
fawning upon him.
Well" said John. isn't luckyT
Spare Moments.
Mr.. cannon's Record.
Mr.. Cannon talks beautifully on the
subject of tarin revision and RESPONSE
bility to the people. Nobody can beat
him In that role. He holds the record
as a stand-patter, nevertheless.--St.
Louis Post. Dispatch.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-07

The dogmatic are always strong on
barking.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-07
1.-THE Man Who Stole The Earth"
should deal with any criminal or any
BY W. Holt Write

should deal with any criminal or any
outlaw"
your majesty" cried Strong.
II mean what I say" said the king.
nrmly. Il mean exactly what I say.
In the light Of recent events I can
only repeat that you must be regard
ed az q criminal and an outlaw OF the
worst possible type. even though In SO
denouncing you I admit that you are
an international peril.
YET" added his majesty In soft
er voice. Il admit that you have q GER
tain spirit OF decency about you.
cannot fail to appreciate the loyal
manner In which you have SO far dealt
with this country, and can only hope
for your sake that you will continue
70 deal with this country In the same
manner.
Apart from that I have nothing to
say TO you. four love affairs are your
own; your crimes are your own. Your
difnculties are Of your own making.
and your actions must be dealt with
by the people against whom you take
them.
Indeed" his majesty went on.
slightly raising his voice, Il trust they
will deal with you Immediately. dras-
ticaiiy, ana enecuvely. For my own
part. as / have already said. can
only regard you as an outlaw
In spite OF his majesty's bitter
words. Strong took no offense. In.
deed. he felt little humble and not
a little ashamed g.
Your majesty" he cried. almost
passionately. believe me, but for the
fact that ! am determined. come what
may. to marry the Princess Diana, you
would even at this moment compel
me. by your personality. to lay down
my arms. But that cannot do. re-
greet that your majesty regards me SO
unfavorably. but at the same time I
am determined to 90 on"
Then" said King Edward, and his
tone was slightly sarcastic, you had
better proceed TO steal the EARTH"
II SHALL said Strong.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04
TO BUILD ID THE MINES
GENERAL MANAGER BERD ANNOUNCES PLANS OF THE WHITE PASS FOR THE
 COMING SPRING

Seattle Feb, 5-General Manager oft the White Pass railroad A. L. Berdoe has arrived here from conference
 with the officers of the company at headquarters and makes the announcement that the company conemplates some very material improvements and development during the coming season.
 Beginning about April first he says the company will put some five hundred at work rushing extensions the road The principal extension that of the twelve mile spur out of Whtehorse to the copper mines This work will be pushed rapidly be done in keeping with the character of the work.
 Mr. Berdoe has purchased iron for sixteen miles of track and today entered into contract with the Alaska Steam ship company for it's carriage skagway The shipments will begnary that the iron may be laid down where warnt ed we'll ahead of the rush of spring shipping.
 Mr. Berdoe has also purchased two tenton locomotives for use on the White Pass He will leave shortly for Skag way.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04
GUGGENHEIMS'
 KATTALA CASE

Sen Francisco, Feb. 1.-The circuit court has denied the petition of the Alasxa Pacific Railway and Terminal company of Kstalla asking for an order restraining the Copper River and Northwestern Railway company from crossing their right of way near the city of Katnlls. The suit grows out of the contest that took place last summer between the two companies and which resulted ln the death of a man, who led the charge against the petitiOninG com pauy.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04

Washington Feb 4-Presdent Roosevelt was officially advised of the death of the king and prince on Sunday He sent telegram expressing his and sympathy for the queen.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04
M'CURDY COMES
 HOME AGAIN
Csy United Proou.)

New York. Feb. 4 Richard McCurdy, former president of the Mutual Life Insurance company, who with bis fam fly has been living abroad since he fled from the scorching light turned on by the investigation into insurance meth ods by the New York legislative com- mlttee, has returned to the city. He is accompanied by his family, He con- slders the scandal over.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04
PEACE FOR PORTUGAL
Assassination Of King Prince Proves Boomerang o Cause of Revoution--People are Shocked Out of
 Spirit of Revolt" Manuel is King.
tunised Press TeIegraph,cablo servIee)

Lisbon. Feb. 4-The feeling throughout Portugal is today characterized by mourning All feeling of resent ment against the far appears on the sur- face is lost in that of the tragic death of the ruler and the crown prince This is relieved only by satis faction over the escape of the queen She was entirely unhur by guns of the assans but her loss shared in sympathy of the people. She is bearing up wonderfully
 The monarchss party is putting forth every effort to strengthen its position and prevent further outbreak There is no indication today need to resort to bOodshed Many snspec however are being arrested and placed in the dungeons.
 Manuel the second son, who in the carriage with the royal party the time of the tragedy yesterday proclaimed king. He slightly injured From posi- ton removes from the throne two days ago the tragedy has placed the crown upon his head.
 Messages of sorrow, condoence and sympathy are be- ing received by the King and his mother from all the governments of the world
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04

Airshlp races will bs held at the Alaska Yukon Pacific ExDosition. Wonderful progress has been made in late years in aerial navigation, and It is expected by 1909, the year of the expo- SitIou, that such Improvements will have been made to insure successful contests.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04
tBy United PresS.)

Fairbanks, Feb. 4.-The strike of the miners ordered on the first of Fs sbruary by the officers of the Western Fedora tion of Miners hos proven 6 dismal failure. The operators are employing non.upion men to fill the few places
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04
BIT OF GOSSIP

loss. It is said they will ask the court for severance of ,he ties under the allegation that Harry was insane at the time the marriage was contracted.
 It is also asserted that in case any such move is made young Thaw will fight 1t. The story iS not authenticat- ed in any case.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04

he royal couple was placed at once.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04

Canada is expected to appropriate slOO.OOO for the Yukon building and ex' hibit in addition to the amount expend- ed upon the Dominion building and dis play at the Alaska Yukon-PaciRc Expo -,tiou.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04
RUFF SAYS HE
 DIDN'T D0 II
CRy United Preus.l

San Francisco, Feb. l-Ahe Ruet was in court this morning and pleaded not guilty to fourteen Seperate indictments in connection with the Parkside fran ehise.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04
CBy United Press.l

New York, Feb. 4.-The prediction Is made that the relatives of Harry Thaw will fud in the verdict of the jury In his case the means of annullinR the marriage that has always been SC distas,elul to them and which hat brought upen them 80 much misery and
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04
WANTS
 CHANGE VENUE

Valdez, Feb. l.-An attempt Is being made to secure change of venue to Juneau iu the case of HalSey, indicted for murder in the second degree in the riot cases. The allegations are that the grand jury was illegally consti' tuted.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04
STRIKE FAILURE ATFAIRBANKS

made vacant by those who obeyed the o,der and quit work. The few who quit were chiefly men who did not want to work, anyhow. It is thought the
 strike Is broken and that there is no occasion for fear regarding the spring.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04
WINS
 AT PRIMARIES
(Ry United l9rsoo.)

Jeattle Feb. 4-John F. Miller, well known Alaskan, defeat.d William Trimble at the primary elections today for the republican nomination for the mayoralisy. His majority will be about fourteen hundred. Miller is, therefore, the republican candidate.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04
WORK DONE
 II ADJ0URN5
tBy United Preos.)

Carson City, Feb. 1.-The Legislature having finished the work for which it was called together in special SeSsIon adjourned at noon today,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04

Lisbon, Feb 4-One of the anarchists they are called here Spanard arrested for compcity in the kill ing of the king and prince committed suicide in the jail shortly after being locked up He hanged himself to the bars of his cell by means of strips of his clothing
 Madrid Feb 4-The of the assassination at LIS bon had very dSquietng effect upon the ministers ana others the of Spain Extra precautions were at taken guard the king and royal family from similar attacks large reinforcement of the guards about the persons of the royal couple was placed at once.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-04
HARRINGTON
 HAS RESIGNED
(sy uut.d prOSo.)

San Francisco. Feb. 4.-W. c. Far rlugton, vice-presldent aud general manager of tho Pacific Coast Steam ship company, recently appointed, has resigned, being forced to do % on Hc- count of ill-health. His successor has not yet been appointed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14

guidance. Her father mine owner in a section
of which you probably know nothing, which is
spoken of here as the Far West. Well. as the girl
grew up she sent away to fashionable schools,
and later taken for tour round the world.
Everything that unlimited wealth could do was done
for her, and everywhere and always she tlcketed
with this terrible money, and known and spoken OF
as the mlionares daughter. Men asked her to
marry them,-oh, the shame of it !-when she knew
it not the girl they wanted but the million
aires daughter. | think she silly and romantic
perhaps; but. oh how she hungered to have friends
that cared only for her personality. and perhaps
some day lover that didn't even know about the
mines and the millions!
'She had an old school friend whom she could
trust and this friend had country house far away
from the girls home. So the girl conceived the
idea of paying her friend visit. and getting the
friend to introduce her as her paid companion. BY
this plan she thought she might find out her real
value in the world. You she silly
We'll. John and the sweet voice faltered
little, then went on. she didn't have time to find
out surely, because at the very first she met man
that did not know anything about her. who
liked just the girl and asked her to marry him.
thinking she poor; and he was SO dear and
honest, and then the girl bit glad about the
money, because she thought of all the things she
might do for him John. you do forgive me. don't
you?-for I'm the girl. And you haven't got a lot
of money. have you"
During this recital Langham had looked at first
puzzled then relieved and at the finish positively
Joyous He took the flushed, face tenderly between
his hands and kissed her fondly. as he said Poor
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little girl! know just how she felt and just how she
longed to be taken for her actual value. And, da.
ling I've got to disappoint you bit. You see, I'm
not-that is l amt is my name, dear, Agernon
Langhan,-that is it's really John Algernon Herbert
Langham,- but-" and poor Langham looked anx-
iously at Marion
She listening with strained intentness, and as
Langham paused she said cody, Well, what else?"
Well dear you remember Mrs. Harding asking
about Earl of Netherwood. Well, Netherwood was
like that girl don't you know? He wanted girl to
marry just him, not jolly old title money and
things he-that is sweetheart, I'm Neither
wood" He blurted this final announcement ex-
plosively, watching Marion with apprehension, as
we'll he might
She had risen and was looking down at him with
anger and scorn in her face. Very clever idea,
Lord Netherwood" she said in cutting tones. Il
assume, then, that had | known your real position
you fear might have married you for your title. !"
"Oh, l say" groaned Langhan as he sprang to
his feet. my dearest dear. you don't think that
fact is I'm not much of chap, sort of dufer you
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pear Langham disconsolate; but drew some
encouragement from Mrs Harding's high spirits and
cordial manner. Later he sent note to Marion's
room begging interview. The maid returned with
the message: No answer"
When Marion came in she radiant and in her
face there tender sweetness he had never seen
there before. She rather pointedy avoided him.
however, and it not until we'll on in the evening
that he found opportunity to speak to her.
Marion he begged. - do let me speak,
Wait" she said Come down to the garden
the sweet smelling garden paths the bench the
honeysuckle where only few hours before
they had parted SO unhappy
Then she said, John, dear. told you the girl was
silly She was worse. she was unjust but, John.
can't you see wanted-oh, SO much!-to do things
for you to give you something? And then to find
that you too were rich and had everythng-oh.
wanted to give. give, give!"
"Daring! he said as he drew her close. his lips
against her glorious hair. Give, sweetheart? Why.
you giving me Heaven!"
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know-was afraid nobody would want me without
title and things; and when you did, why L"
Oh, interrupted Marion: SO you offer what
throw in the title for good measure. Lord Neither
wood good morning." With which Marion stalked
furiously away toward the house
Langham gazed after her helplessly. remarked
vaguely, "Oh, | say!" then threw himself down
the bench and tried to puzzle out the justice of
Maron's attitude. engaged in which hopeless task
Goring found him little later
Hello, old man; what's up?' said Goring
"Oh, [ say! groaned Langham, - Jack she is
angry because I'm Netherwood,-wont listen to
Can't that I've done anything more than
she has: and gone off in blue rage; wouldn't
listen. Blank Netherwood. anyhow"
With all my heart" laughed Jack; but cheer
up. old chap. it will come out all right. I'll set my
sister her. She'll pull it off See if she doesn't"
Doesn't seem quite reasonable. her point of
view. Told me her story first | understood. and
pleased because thought it Offset mine. Then
told NINE and she jolly angry. eh?"
"Algy. my innocent" said Jack. 81 don't mind
times-are trfe unreasonable. and even unjust
But rest tranquil; We'll you through
X/HILE this interview taking place in the gar
w den. the privacy of Mrs. Harding sitting room
invaded by young cyclone clothed with the
personality of Miss Marion Hobrook. Kate, she
demanded, did you know who Mr. Langham was?":
No. said Mrs Harding. mot at first. Later.
when he obviously fell victim to your charms.
| felt it my duty to inquire and Jack owned
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selves alone about decide the fate of nations
Marion speaking. She a dream of beauty
in her dainty morning costume,-ft companion for
the stately hollyhocks which stood guard hard by.
and sweet the fragrant honeysuckle which hung
its odorous vine above her head Langham sat
gazing at her, his whole soul in his eyes He was
obviously nervous. and Marion herself did not
to be entirely easy in her mind.
"Agernon!' said she presently. :" | simply
not stand that for every day to call you by.
He laughed happily as he said Lot of others to
choose from John, etc, etc
oh cried Marion. John it shall be, | always
loved the name John. 1t has such simple, honest
ring to it. Well John dear. have little story to
tell you. Say you are going to forgive me in add
vance, whatever it IS
He took her hand and kissed it tenderly as he
answered, Sweetheart, there is nothing | would
not forgive YOU save only not loving me-
She regarded him tenderly for a moment then
hurried on, ''Once time there girl Her
mother died when she a baby, and she grew
up with only father who adored her to go to for
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goose! Isn't it too delicious?" with which she also
pumped down on the grass and gave herself up to
unholy mirth
THAT night in the smoking room Langham1 said,
going to marry that girl if she IL take me.
"Um!" grunted Jack. Any particular gir!
"Why, Miss Holbrook, of course! Who else?',
said Langham in surprise.
WHAT" shouted Jack. my sisters companion?
And what will your mother, the Countess, say!
Il don't know" said Langham nervously, and
then bravely. And l don't care! Can't say any
thing when she sees how lovely girl is. Jove! might
have been born royalty bred to fingertlps What
think of my chances, old chap. eh?'
WELL" pondered Gorng. won't it be a little
difficult to explain your masquerade? You see:
these wage earners have pride of their own. and
while Miss Holbrook might look kindly on Mr..
Langham, she may regard Lord Netherwood as
different proposition.
Langham looked unhappy; but said presently.
"Will chance it anyhow.
Gorng looked at him with twinkle and said,
"Well old man, l wish you luck! Let's toddle up"
So they went to their
THEY had no more confidential talk in several
days. then nj ght again in the smoking room
Langham rushed in, to find Goring alone. His usual
mldness was replaced by air of alert joyousness.
He slapped Goring the shoulder as he said:
It's all right, old man, she loves me! Happiest
beggar in the world! Girl in millon
Goring looked him for moment, then
asked, What does she say to being Countess?"
Langham stirred uneasily. "Ah-um!', he
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thing. my ruffled angel, it seemed a per-
fectly fair game, and l did not interfere.
l fancy from your apparent state of mind
just now that it's up to little Kate to do
the guardian angel act and referee the
game. Own up deary!"
Kate" responded Marion, I'm per-
fectly furious! It's too absurdly hunili-
ating! l almost told him thought he was
a poor man and was glad | had money so
l could do things for him. and then he sat
up and announced that he had title that
he feared he'd be married for. so he was
masqueradlng.
well, dear" said Mrs. Harding. You
have lot of money which you feared you'd
be married for; so you masqueraded.
Where. sweet logician. is the difference?"
mot at all the same. Kate" replied
Marion Il did it merely to find out how
people would treat the real me-"
Exactly, dear" said Mrs. Harding.
"You see, you met and fell in love as Miss
Holbrook, companion, and Mr. Langham,
plain gentleman just as you would prob
ably have done had you met in your own
to be that you are both crazy to do the
King Cophetua business. only They amt
no beggar maid. with which Mrs Hard
ing broke into trills of delightful laughter.
Il don't care!" cried Marion You
may think it's funny; l think it's awful.
and I'm nearly as angry at you and Jack
as l am at him. I'll never see him again.:
Mrs. Harding came over to the couch
on which the younger woman had thrown
herself, and, putting her arms tenderly
about the crumpled figure. she said seri-
ously, Don't say that, my dearest grly.
Love is too precious to trifle with. The
real thing doesn't come to us every day.
This. dear. is your golden opportunity.
Don't. pray don't, let false pride and
distorted point of view keep you from it,:
SOMETIME later slender figure with
~ tear stained face went out from Mrs
Harding room, f1inging back these words.