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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-17
RACE TRACK GAMBLING.

Ole Hanson, representative-elect
for the 43rd district for the legisla-
ture of 1909 is preparing bill
whose strong feature will be against
race track gambling, and he should
have hearty support. Mr.. Hanson is
particularly aiming at the Meadows
race track, that notorious disgrace to
the city of Seattle, and he has al
ready received enough pledges. to
pass the House and is now out after
the Senate. There was some talk
that lie would compromise with the
race track toots and allow them 20
run during 1909--the fair year
but he states that he has not male
NO such compromise. The thing is
as wrong in 1903 as in 1910.
In regard to this method Of gamb-
ling the Spokesman-Review recently
spoke editorially:
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-17

The question of prohibiting race
track gambling in the state Of
Washington will be an important IS
sue before the legislature at it's COM
ing session. 1t is a matter of pro-
found Importance, one concerning
which there will be no need for timid-
ity or hesitancy on the part of legis-
lators.
The state fair has been scandal
lied and seriously hurt on account of
this form of gambling, and that fact
alone should put a special obligation
upon conscientious lawmakers. But
that is not all.
Seattle, more perhaps than any
community in the state has felt the
real force of this evil. 1t il not &C
curate to speak of the Meadows as a
public scandal; the very name of the
place has become an ofIense to de-
eency. What has happened there 4
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-17

d crime against civilization. Men
have been driven into endorsement
and suicide. Women have been
forced into bankruptcy by the fever
ish passion to play game whore tho
only reward was bankruptcy. and
possible, even probable dishonor.
The wages of sin has been death,
both suicide and murder.
But that is not the only price Sc
attic has paid in order to maintain
this institution. Boyhood and girl
hood have been broken on the wheel.
The men and women of Seattle, the
men and women Of this state, do
not now fully realize what events at
the Meadows have cost them.
But they have come to the parting
of the ways. They must selec be-
wen the good and the bad.
Should the legislature hesitate to
eradicate race track gambling in the
state Of Washington, the members
will show a lack of honorable man.
hood of no credit to the common
wealth, and a sentiment wholly out
of harmony with the sentiment of the
country.
Everywhere racing is doomed
game. 1t is being outlawed in al
most every state in the Union. 1t
should be and must be outlawed in
the state of Washington, for it has as
sumei here evil and dangerous pro-
portions which cannot be ignored by
legislators who have at heart the
moral good of the state. Race track
gambling in Washington must go.
1t must go because it is a breeder
of crime; it is breeder of embez-
Element; Of sly, and covered, and f.
nally exposed peculation; a breeder
of suicides; Of robbery; of murder;
of debauchery and drunkenness and
prostitution, apd of every crime that
offends the moral sentiments Of a
decent people. Race track gambling
should be confined to the only place
for which it is fit, the bottomless pits
of perdition."
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-17
CITY NEWS

J. o. Stout is quite sick with stom-
ach trouble and confined to his bed
part of the time.
Toilet sets, albums, manicure
sets and novelties and military
brushes at Wenatchee Drug Com
pany***
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Kimmel went
to Cashmere today to visit friends
for few hours.
Fresh candy and nuts at the Read
ing Room. ***
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Richardson
and son went to Seattle today to
spend the holidays.
Several thousand dollars to loan
on approved city and farm security.
J. A Gelfatly.*""
Mrs. Burt Williams went to Cash
mere today to visit with friends for
few days
See Dick Lillis' display of candies
and cigars put up in Xmas boxes. 49,
Il Mrs. J. F. Eustus of Waterville
visited between trains with old
friends here. She is on her way to
Tacoma to spend the holidays with
her children.
McDonald's famous chocolates and
bonbons always fresh at Lillis' candy
and cigar store. $50
Clark Bissett returned from Lake
Chelan today and caught the train
for Seattle. He will return to We
natchee after the holidays.
A full line of stationery always
on hand at the Wenatchee Drug COM
pany.
R. B. Poole, brother of s.. O.
Poole, arrived from Illinois today
and will remain for the winter.
Take your prescriptions to the We
natchee Drug company, where they
will be correctly filled.
Mrs. D. A. Shoemaker went to Sc
attic today to visit relatives for six
weeks.
The place to get your ice skates
sharpened is at J. J. Eyer's. 80 Mis-
sion street.***
Christmas cards, seals and labels
at the Wenatchee Drug company. 49,
Perfection and Palm Chocolates in
lib, 2-lb. and 3-lb packages at the
Wenatchee Drug company. 49,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Rubanser and
daughter, who came up from Pome'
roy a week ago, to look over the va
return here later to purchase land
Have you seen Armstrong; fine
display of Holiday Goods?f**
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-17
Spokane, College,
Editor Quincy Quill:

OpOhdAC, w doA, DON' l.
Editor Quincy Quill:
Dear Sir-Thinking it might in.
terest the subscribers of the Quill to
hear about Spokane College, take
this way of telling them about it.
Three years ago. when they were
building this college, came out
west and stayed in Spokane a few
days. At this time l heard about
Spokane college, and I became very
interested, finally deciding I wanted
to attend; so when the day came for
school to commence l was here. /
liked it so we'll that l came back
this year and found almost all the
old students back and many new
ones.
You will find this school on the
outskirts of the city. away from the
noise and the smoke, on 18th ave-
nue., and Grand street. The main
building il a fine structure. 1t is
built in classical style Of red
pressed granite brick. It is three
stories high. heated by steam and
lighted by electricity: everything Il
modern. Tho frst and second floors
are used for recitation rooms. labora-
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-17

The best jokes are those which
come Unexpectedly and hurt nobody.
The waiting room of the Crescent
livery is about fifteen feet long. The
stove and desk are at one end, and
the telephone hangs on the wall OF
the other end. Right beside the tel
ephone is an alarm clock. Several OF
1.-The boys were seated around the
stove Sunday evening, among them
the proprietor of the barn, c. c.
Uren. Presently there came short
ring by the telephone Mr.. Uren got
up and strolled over to the phone
took down the receiver, and this is
what happened: Hello" said Clay
No answer. Hello" Qouder). Still
no answer. Those around the stove
stopped their conversation to listen
"H-e-l-l-o," yelled Clay into the
phone, and, speaking to his audi
ence, wondered who the deuce called
him up. Just at that instant the
bell tinkled again-same as 1t had
before. 1t was the alarm clock
There was half dozen roars OF
laughter, and Clay went out AID
tried to get the mule to kick him.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-17
TRINIDAD NEWS.

Mrs. Van Slyke returned Monday
from Seattle, where she has beer
visiting her parents.
Trinidad School will have a Christ.
mas tree.
julius Struchtmeyer has gone tC
Missouri to spend the winter with
his parents.
Mr.. Delpine has resigned as fore.
man at Crescent Bar and will move
to Dayton. Mr. Mcdonald will take
his place at Crescent Bar.
E. A. Brown has bought the gaso
line launch Katydid, and will now
make regular runs from Trinidad tt
Beverly.
Rev. More has an appointment fol
here Sunday, the 25th, at $3.50.
Mr. Cline, who took the las
homestead in section IL came ant
built his house week before last ant
gave Mr.. Van Slyke a check on the
Quincy bank in which he had nj
money. Then left his board bill un
paid, saying he would be back Mon
day, the 7th, but since has not beer
heard of.
Cort Rothrock has moved his ia
mily to town for the winter that thu
children may attend school.
Tom Williams has made celia
to house the good crop of potatoes h
is sure of raising every year.
Mr. and Mrs. Dittmer went tt
Quincy Tuesday to do their holida!
trading.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-17

was revived to a certain extent, lin
that he was able to walk around and
move his limbs, but his reason had
apparently forsaken him. He was
brought to Quincy "wednesday to be
taken to the hospital in Wenatchee,
and when the train pulled in it took
three men to place him on board, as
he fought from entering the coach
1t was also with difficulty that he
was taken off the train and placed
in the hospital.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-17
1t Is a XOndc-

Chamberlain's 1inineht Is one oil
the most remarkable prel lrati1ns
yet produced for the relief o: rteurl-
attic pains. and for lame back,
sprains and bruises. The quick re-
lief from pain which It affords IN
case 1T rheumatism IL alone worth
many times it, cost. Price, IS cents:
large size SO cents. For sale b; al
6ealo9x.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-17

A very peculiar and distressing ac-
cident happened one day this week
to Garland Hoffman, about nineteen
years of age, son of Nicholas Hoff-
man, who lives about fifteen miles
south of Quincy. The young man
was riding a work horse. which
weighed in the neighborhooi of 1900
pounds, and in going over some posts
the horse stumbled and fell, turning
completely over and landing on top
of his rider. It is reported that the
young man was under the horse for
about two minutes before he was
helped from his predicament.
He was picked up unconscious but
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-17
FAIRVIEW HILLS

The Young Peoples society met
last Sunday in the school house, the
meeting was we'll attended. 1t was
decided to have a Christmas tree in
the school house, District No. 14S, on
the evening of December 26.
]. B. Folsom returned last Satur-
day from business trip to Wilson
creek.
Knut Overen has more unwelcome
visitors than any other man in the
hills.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-17

| DR.. P. o. Longbaker came from
Ohio last night to look over the
town. He may locate here.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-17
QUINCY NEWS

ile masquerade dance scheduled
for Christmas night. Dec. %, has re-
solved itself into an invitation one,
the invitations to be presented at the
ticket window by the escort when
tickets to the hall are purchased,
thus avoiding the trouble of having
those who mask to unmask for iden-
LITIGATION. A large number of our
townspeople have signified their in
tention to have entire masquerade
suits and must interest is being
taken in the dance While full suit
is not absolutely necessary, yet ev-
eryone should at least have a face
mask, or domino, and thus be in this
way a stranger to their friends
Good music has been secured, and
with a good floor the dancers will
have one of the best meetings of the
year. This will probably be the last
dance of the Leap year and oul
bachelors should be out in force.
Luncheon will be served at midnight;
seats will be provided for spectators,
and everything is being done to make
the evening one of the best in the
history of the hall.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-17

The shoot of the Gun club on Mon
day proved to be one of the greatest
surprises they have yet sprung on
themselves. Several of the members
were apparently not in their usual
form, and new guns were responsible
for failures in other members. Only
seven out of the twelve members
participated and the score stood as
follows: Out Of 25 birds F. ]. George
took in Fl, L. E. Rudberg IS, r. c.
Wightman 10, H. D. Vail -, George
Spanjer s, G. D. BankO 3. G. w.
Downer Z out of Is birds. L. E.
Rudberg made the largest number OF
consecutive hits, making a straight
score of IL birds.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-17

Miss Gilbertson 10 . daughter OF
A. Gilbertson who lives north Of
town.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-11
Must Believe it
When Well-Known Lewiston People
Tell It so Plainly.

When public endorsement is made
by a representative citizen of Lew
iston the proof is positive. You
must believe it. Read this testi-
mony. Every backache sufferer,
every man, woman or child with
any kidney trouble will find profit
in the reading.
Mrs. A. E. Darr, 206 Eleventh
street, Lewiston, Idaho, says:
my husband used Doan's Kidney
Pills two years ago for rheumatic
pains in his back and received such
benefit from their use that he now
keeps them in the house constantly.
He often suffered SO severely that
he was compelled to stop work and
his condition was becoming serious
Hearing Doan's Kidney Pills so
highly recommended, he procured a
box at the 1danha Pharmacy and
they proved to be Just as represent
ed, strengthening the kidneys and
removing the pain in his back. He
ALWAYS recommends this sterling
remedy whenever an opportunity
presents ITSELF" M
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. ster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doan's :
and take no other.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-11

merits a second look in passing, and
the second look is not always in his
favor. He was thirty-five years of age,
but looked older. His face was hard
and deeply marked with the lines of In
tensity. The black eyes were fascinat-
Ing In their brilliancy, but there was
cruel, savage light in their depths. The
nose and mouth were clean cut and
pltiless in their very symmetry. Short
~ after leaving college to hang out his
single he had married the daughter
of a minister. For two years her sweet
influence kept his efforts along the
righteous path, but he writhed beneath
the yoke of poverty. His pride suffered
because he was unable to provide her
with more of the luxuries Of life. In
his selfish way he loved her. Failure
to advance made him surly and Ill tenn
pered, despite her amiable efforts to
tighten the shadows around their little
home. When the baby boy was born
to them and she suffered more and
more from the unkindness of privation
James Bansemer, by nature an agrees
sor, threw off restraint and plunged
into the traffic that soon made him in
famously successful. She died, how
ever, before the faint of his duplicity
touched her, and he, even In his grief.
felt thankful that she never was to
know the truth.
At this time Bansemer lived In COM
fort at one of the middle class board
Ing houses uptown, and the boy was
Just leaving the kindergarten for a
private school. Bansemer's calloused
heart had one tender chamber. and In
1t dwelt the little lad with the fair
hair and gray eyes Of the woman who
had died.
Late one November afternoon just
before Bansemer put on his light top,
coat to leave the office for the day
broom tapped on the glass panel Of
the door to his private Office. Usually
the clerk communicated with him by
signal. a floor button by which he
could acquaint his master with much
that he ought to know. and the visitor
in the outer Office would be none the
wiser. The occasions were rare wher
he went 20 far as to tap on the door
Bansemer was puzzled and stealthily
| listened for sounds from the othel
side. Suddenly there came to his ear.
the voices Of women. mingled with
Droom's suppressed but always rau
cous tones. H "a %~a Y ~ 2
+ Banssmer openSd the door. Looking
INTO tho outer ONCE. hs nav Droou
swaying before two women. rubbing
his hands and smiling. One Of tn
women carried 4 small babe In bel
arms. Neither she nor her companies
seemed quite at ease Ia the pressnc'
/, o1 the lank guardian Of the outer once
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-11
he had to do with wealthy people at

she had to do with wealthy people at
least.
"No-that is--well, not exactly" she
replied confusedly. The lawyer looked
at her SO sharply that she flinched UNI
der his gaze. A kidnaper, thought he,
with the quick cunning of one who
deals in stratagems. Instinctively he
looked about as II to make sure that
there were no unnecessary witnesses
to share the secret.
"Come into this ROOM" said he sud
denly. Both of you. See that we are
not disturbed" he added to broom.
Il think l can give you few min
utes, madam, and perhaps some very
good advice. Be seated" he went on,
closing the door after them. His eyes
rested on Droom's face for an instant
as the door closed. and he saw a par
ticularly Irritating grin struggling on
his thin lips. Now, what Is 1t? Be
as brief as possible. please. I'm IN
quite hurry"
1t occurred to him at this juncture
that the young woman was not par
tieularly distressed. Instead, her rath-
er pretty face was full Of eagerness.
and there was certain lightness In
her manner that puzzled him for the
moment Her companion was the
older Of the two and quite as prepos-
sessing. Both were neatly dressed,
and both looked as though they were
or had been breadwinners. If they
! had a secret 1t was now quite evident
to this shrewd. quick thinker that 1t
, was not dark one In truth. he was
beginning to feel that something mis-
, chievous lurked in the attitude Of the
two visitors.
81 want to ask how a person has tc
proceed to adopt baby" was the
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-11

! GA VIZ NuNAiy anu AAON
the prolonged uncanny
gaze Of his clerk. Unwillingly his eyes
fell.
"Confound 1t. LAS! win you ever
quit looking at me like that? There's
something positively creepy I'm that
stare Of yours
Lady to see you" repeated the clerk.
shifting about uneasily and then glid-
ing away to take his customary look at
the long row Of books in the wall
cases. He had performed this act a
dozen times a day for more than five
years. The habit had become SO strong
that chains could not have restrained
, him. 1t was what he considered a
graceful way Of dropping out Of notice,
at the same time giving the impression
that he was constantly busy.
care you Mr.. Ransemer?" asked the
! woman with the babe in her arms az
he crossed into the outer office.
! For moment Bansemer purposely
remained absorbed In the contempla.
ton of his finger nails: then he shot a
sudden. comprehensive glance which
took in the young woman. her burden
and all the supposed conditions. There
was no doubt In his mind that hers
was another paternity case" AZ he
catalogued them in his big black book
81 am" he replied shortly. for b
usually made short. quick work Of suci
cases. There was not much money II
them at best. would you mind com
ing in tomorrow? I'm lust leaving TO
the day."
ut will take but a few minutes, sir
and it would be very hard for me t
get away again tomorrow" said tn
young woman nervously. I'm a gov
erness In family way uptown, an
my days are not very free"
lis this your baby?" asked Banss
mer. more interested. The word go'
erness appealed to him. 1t meant tbs
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-11

S@NA w N<S~Ps - OSADV'
blunt and surprising remark that came
from the one who held the infant Ban
semsr felt himself getting angry.
"Who wants to adopt itY' he asked
shortly. ,a .l14 s-s IN. u.
II do, Of course" she answered. 70
readily that the lawyer stared. He
scanned her from head to foot critical
u; her face reddened perceptibly.t Il
surprised him TO ind that she was;
'mors than merely GOOD looking. She
was positively attractivsl
''ArS you = married womanr hs de-
mahded. 3f. @7~~ r.
eyes," she answered, with q 'furtive
glance at her companion. This IN my
sister," she added e'. tr
II see. Where II your husbandr'
He II at home. or. rather at his
mothers home. We are living there
now Il i 81 ~ rs tA
II thought you said you were 4 gov
ornessf' ~ .a.{,s at.H ....a s.s.s5
..rhat Doesn't prevent me from .hav-
ing 4 home. does itT' she explained
easily, ''I'm not a nurse, you know"
'."This isn't your child, thenr' he
asked impatiently.
II don't know whose child It Is. )"
There was a new softness in her voice
that made him look hard at her while
she passed a hand tenderly over the
sleeping babe. ''She comes from q
| foundlings' home, SIR"
| you cannot adopt child unless sup
ported by some authority" he said.
How does she happen to be in your
possession, and what papers have you
from the foundlings' home to show that
the authorities are willing that you
should have her? There Is lot of red
tape about such matters, madam"
II thought perhaps you could manage
it for me. Mr.. Bansemer," she said
plaintively "They say you never fai
at anything you undertake." He wal
not sure there was a compliment in he1
remark, SO he treated 1t with indiffer
ence.
I'm afraid l can't help you" The
tone was final.
Cant you tell me how I'll have Il
proceed? / must adopt the child, Sir
one way or another" Her manner wa.
more subdued. and there was a touch
Of supplication in her voice.
"Oh, you go into the proper court ant
make application. that's ALL" he volun
teered carelessly. 1.-The Judge will d.
the rest Does your husband approv
OF the plans?"
"He doesn't know anything about It.
"What's that?'
. 81 can't tell him. 1t would spoil ev
erything"
my dear madam. I don't believe
understand you quite clearly. Yo
: want to adopt the child and keep tn
\ matter dark SO far as your husband
D concerned? May inquire the reason
, Bansemer naturally was interested b
e this time.
e "If you have time to listen. I'd lik
e to tell you how 1t all comes about.
:; won't take long. want some one
e tell me just what to do, and I'll pa
b for the advice. If 1t isn't too expensive
q I'm very poor Mr.. Bansemer. Pc
l. haps you won't care to help me aft
= you know that I can't afford to pa
very much"
T, wen see about that later" he sal
o brusquely. go ahead with the story
e The young woman hesitated. glance
= nervously at her sister as II for su
d port and finally faced the expecta
lawyer with fash of determination
e her dark eyes. AS she proceeded Bans
v mer silently and somewhat disdainful
1t made a study of the spec ter. He co
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-11
CHAPTER III.

! the city Of New York
there was practicing at
that time a lawyer by
the name of Bansemer.
His office, on the top
most Ioor of a dinyy
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-09-26

have finally succeeded concentrating this long hoped for
that for the effort have been repaid hundredod
The fact that this city has developed the idea placing
light district the residence portion allowing the influence
the be the easily disseminated by direct
families, the
brought about this noble deed Under this
status, that minister's prophecy certainly fall short
doubt mind but that the fame of this
morality will long become Worldwide and that will be Mecca
at whose shrine the elite of all nations will be worship
Il shall return home and friends
visit this wonderful city and its attractions forgetting
this moral factor its makeup and ask them study
while here that they return home fully entused
AS quite prominent official home
less influence in municipal affairs shall with
at its head praying that the redgh institution
removed to what public opposite
tu home. There schools and churches immediate
vicinity and that succeed in the undertaking. the
benefit to that portion of the will be great thoroughly
appreciated that friends will that for
the office of this fall"
The dgnied tourist then bid hearty adeu genial in
oman Main and Second Streets transferred to the
depot