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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-19

I<ouuouuly ISicdu tHc lWO
sheets.
Dear Hal-Your letter came
this morning. l am SO glad you
have succeeded, but you mustn't
come back for me. | can't give
you the answer you want. Forgive
me, Hal. l thought when you left
that loved you or l wouldn't have
held out hopes. l will tell you
everything now. Just that there's
someone else, and he doesn't even
care for me. He is Wentworth
Lounsbury; | think you know him.
Everyone says he's an incorrigible
old bachelor and that he never will
marry. But | can't marry anyone
else. Now, I've told you every
thing, and won't you forgive me?
Forgive me and forget me. l am
suffering, too. Mary
The envelope was of white, stiff
paper; evidently intended for an
invitation, and ill suited to the
soft perfumed sheets Lounsbury
held. 1t hore his address.
81 suppose the other fellow got
the invitation" he unused bitterly.
And the girl"
A few days before she had laugh
ingly told him that she was to give
a real formal dinner and that he
was to get an invitation 1t had
gone to the other man, and the
confession, the thing that he above
all persons should not have seen,
had come to him.
Williams" he called.
yes, sir.
You needn't prepare for that
western trip. I've decided not to
60"
Two weeks passed, the day Of
the dinner came, and Lounsbury
found himself at one end of the
table with the girl at the other.
He carved execrably and talked
even worse. When they were
leaving the roo mhe whispered in
the girls ear
81 wish very much to see you
alone"
"Ill meet you in the conserva-
tory in five minutes she said.
For the rest of the evening the
girls expression was radiant.
Launsbury's face was like a mask.
Make me a brandy and soda, "
he said to Williams when he re-
turned home. "A big one
The scenery could be taken in
only with gasps. All around rose
great tall mountains, and right at
hand was a chasm seemingly never
ending in depth.
Its glorious" said Lounsbury
TO the girl at his side. 1T makes
you throw off at least 10 years
See that little green nook yonder
Let's rest there a bit"
Helping her by the hand he led
the way.
I'm SO happyI can hardly real
ize I'm not In a dream" he safe
as he threw himself at the girls
fleet. And just think. not month
ago l was grumbling, doubling
old bachelor. I'm sure there's M
one else so happy as | am"
| mot even l?'
mot even you"
For moment he looked at thu
| glorious picture stretched out be
for him.
! Speaking of bachelors. rea,
a story Of one this morning. Woul'
you like to hear it,"
Lots" ~
"He was a funny sort OF creature
So skeptical that he didn't ever
believe In marriage, and he reall,
knew the sweetest girl ON earth
but couldn't see that he ought t
love her above everything. He wal
blind, in fact. Why he never would
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-19

Gibraltar is the highest fortress,
rising 1900 feet above the sea.
The largest hanging beH. in the
world is near Canton. China. 1t
is Is feet high and As feet in cir
conference at the bottom.
In the act of sweeping the coun-
try, the Prosperity Wave will find
some places have been pretty
thoroughly cleaned"
Dearest, will you be mine?
await your answer with bated
breath"
you'll have to. bait your
breath with something besides
cloves before you catch me, sir"
Speaking of jobs for T. R., why
not ambassador to Berlin?
Mrs. Dyer-Have you had any
experience in taking care of chill
dren?
Applicant-No, ma'am. Hereto
fore I've only worked for the best
families.
A million dollars bail for Morse
They must take him for a cham
pion timber topper.
Persians have different name
for every day in the month.
Harvard university had added
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-19

q course in South American geo.
graphy to its curriculum, paying
especial attention to climatology.
The average weight of the male
brain Is 491 ounces; of the female
brain Al ounces. The difference in
creases with civilization.
Wolves love rainy days, and no
matter how treacherous, keepers
do not fear them when IT is rain
ing. s
Haven't heard much about Wal
ter Welinan's polling expedition
lately, bat Count Zeppelin is to
seek pole In his airship.
1t Is safe to predict that the tar
if will be revised on all articles
that aren't imported or exported.
ust because the battieship North
Dakota will have $4,000 horse.
power is no sign 1t will need $4,000
horse marines.
Capture of whale weighing two
tons and carrying $4,000 worth of
whale bone, will reassure corset.
makers for short time.
1t is not alone her own head that
the girl with picture hat turns.
It might also be mentioned that
it is never too early to mend.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-19

was dangerous man and had
threatened to kill certain individ-
ual after his release, and he urged
the board of public service today
not to grant the application.
The board decided not to parole
Cline without the consent of the
sentencing judge, who was Mayor
Reiter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-19
HOW TNuE BLIND CAME no SEE
BY JOHN 8. cRU4tLE

have seen if 1t hadn't been for an
accident. But Providence rwas kind
and two letters were mixed. He
got the letter that should have
gone to someone else, and the
someone else got an invitation.
"But you couldn't guess III an
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-19

Time has passed since the un-
usual gorgefest conducted by the
Bmeariton family. and I'm firing
again OF mere luxury not coupled
with eats. II gets my goat to see
people wearing stylish clothes and
living In high rent, and keeping an
automobile and two girls, and then
be strangers to food. II 1t was me,
! wouldn't try to string along with
this society game at such q cost.
But l see that's what a lot of the
upper crust do. Really, have to
get MI afternoon off and chase
home as often as can to keep
body soul on speaking terms with
each other. Sometimes take young
Mortimer Smearton with me, and
Then be gets some beef ana beans
under his hide Being q growing
child. vittIes 10 his salvation.
Hut to come back to Maggie. the
Domestic, she seems TO have a sys-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-19

''All small boys are divided into
two classes observed the crusty
old bachelor. What are they?"
inquired the proud parent. THE
bad ones and the dead ones"
promptly replied the crusty old
bachelor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-19

WAS your new hat much ad-
mired, Mamie?"
"Oh, dear, yes. All the women
foWnd fault with It,"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-19

tionately known by all here, did
not grow enormously rich when
real estate went up. That does
not worry him.
I'D rather have the affection of
the people than all their money"
he says.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-19

The man who gets his rice sell
dom wins the public's applause.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-19

Harvard university had added
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-19

Persians have different nam,
for every day in the month.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-19

A million dollars bail for Morse?
They must take him for a cham
pion timber topper.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-19
a WORD FROM Josh WISE.

"A " o m a n
may have a
good mem'ry fer
faces, but she's
more apt ter
have a good
mem'ry fer hats.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-19

1t might also be mentioned that
it is never too early to mend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-21
A. Few Bargains In
, Real Estate.

100 acres OF good land in Paw
nee county, six miles from town.
one half mile to school, all but a
little in cultivation. Price, $1,000
mortgage of $1,000, want $4,000
cash.. This land lays between
Larned and Rozel, north OF the
Pawnee.
$50 acres near the above.
Price $4,000, half cash, balance on
time, All rented for wheat for
next year. This lisa bargain for
anyone having the money.
100 acres in Ness county, s
miles from town, mortgage OF
$500. Owner will trade equity
for an automobile.
A good six room house on a
lot l0Oxl4O feet, in fine location
near the west school building.
This can be bought very reason.
able if taken at once,
The above are all choice prop.
critics, and are offered cheap. Il
you want to make an invest
meDt, come and see US.
YOUNG q GILES.
Crest Bend. Ksnsas
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-21
TUESDAYS TALES.

Bert Carder Is In town today.
Mrs. Anna Parker is suffering with
. sprained ankle.
B. H. Downing of Wichita was here
today for visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Bosse were here
from Ellinwood today.
John Schneider was in from wal.
nut today on business.
G. R. Smith went to Marion this
morning on business.
". P. FEEDER is attending the big
picnic at Odin today.
Billy Boruff of Hutchinson was
here today on business.
Frank Batchman of the south side
called at this office today.
Fred Moore went to Hutchinson
this morning on business.
G. W .Pakson and daughter Miss
Ina are visitors from Albert today.
Enos Shaffer was over from Hois.
ington today and called at this Of
flee.
E. X. Pentz of Hutchinson came in
from the west and is visiting here
today.
Mrs E. P. Gage and son and daugh
ter of Homestead are visiting here
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hagen were
here from Commanche to visit with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Sipes are the
happy parents of baby girl born
last week.
j. NJ. Rearick of Hoisington return
ed from the reunion at Dodge City
. Monday evening.
Father Herman went to st. Peters
and St. Pauls Church north of Ellin
wood this morning.
Heye Hanken, one Of the prosperous
farmers of northeast Pawnee county
was a caller today.
Mrs. B. E. Hughes left this morn
Ing for Stanton, Iowa, called there By
the death of a relative.
Mrs. III. Brinkman and daughter
Ada returned to Larned Monday ev
ening after visit here.
g.. H. Hume has been giving hi
mill a general overhauling and will
begin grinding in few days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-21

win 0rtkin from the west end
was brought to town yesterday after
noon. suffering from broken arm
received by being caught in a thresh.
ing machine bolt. He was also GU;
up some. but nothing serious.
Mrs. H. L. Shore was in from her
home southeast Of Pawnee Rock to-
day, and reports very heavy rain
out In that section Of the country
Yesterday afternoon, over three inch
ss Of water falling in very short
time. 5.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Holloway left
this morning for Wichita after a
visit here with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Marsh and family. They will make
their future home there with Mr..
and Mrs. D. T. Armstrong, who have
lately moved there from Anthony,
where Mr.. Armstrong and son Char
ley have been in the newspaper bus
mess. The Armstrong; are now in
the job printing business at Wichita
and have flourishing business. The
are first-class, neat and artistic print
Heye Hanken of northeast Pawnee
county was visitor here today. Mr..
Hanken went out there from near
Hollywood six years ago. He sold
MS farm near there for enuogh to
ouy three quarters Of land in Pawnee
and rented a half section ju, t
across the line in Rush county. He
brought some stock with him and
also family, all of them good indus
trious people not afraid to work and
Win deisre to get along. He owns
a section and a half Of land today
has plenty Of stock, and is now build.
Ing a large house on his farm. His
wheat crop this year was 900 acre
which will make $4,000 bushels. Thi.
In measure, will show the possibil.
ity Of this country where a man is
willing to hustle and has an eye to
business. Mr.. Hanken is a German,
born in the old country and mis- a |
Jolly good fellow and a companion.
able gentleman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-21


Through the courtesy Of the Fraz.
Ter Clothing Store, the band suits
were purchased at cost. The boys
extend their sincere thanks to those
who assisted them in obtaining their
suits and say they win repay in
the future time
The following names were handed
to US as persons who contributed
to the fund for uniforms for the
band:
Moses Bros. SO; Hooper, $40.
First National Bank, $40. Citizens
National Bank, $40. J. v. Brinkman
Bank, SO. F. Nuttleman Co., $40.
F. Hemker, $40. McNown & Hayes,
$40. Walnut Creek Milling Co., $40.
Fair Lumber Co., $40. Ct. Bend
Furniture Co., $40. E. R. Moses
Co., $40. c. Samuels Co., IS. W. D.
Gould, 81. Friedman, S.. L. NJ.
Crow, 81. Turner & Son, S.. Max
& Berscheidt, s.. Dawson & Zutaysrf
s.. W. F. Honnen, 81. A. & A. Drug
Co. S.. c. E. Holmes, IS. C. W.
Moore, $3.50. G. B. Wilcox, $3.50.
e. o. Putnam, $3.50. 4-11-44, $3.50.
Wilson Bakery, 81. Shultz & Curry,
IS. H. Born, IS. E. L. Wood, $3.50.
A. W. Hornbeck, $3.50. d. A. welt.
mer, 81. ]. Troillet, 81. DR.. Connect,
II. DR.. Gardner, 81. DR.. Button, 81.
Geo. Thatcher, 81. Young & Giles,
81. ]. H. Robinson, s.. Amend Bros.
50. Russell & Russell, 81. Meade &
Russell, S.. NJ. Daily, 81. Geo. Win
stead, 81. Cook & Planning, IS.
A B. Cuthbretson, 81. W. TorrsN
50. Sam Kellam, IS. A. L. Smith,
IS. c. D. spaugh, IS. W. H. Harner,
81. Alfred Johnson, 81. C. K. Liv.
ingston, 81. J. Hiss, 81. Collins Bar.
Der Shop, 81. J. A. Pritchard, So.
Foundry Co. 50 S. A. Newcombe,
81. E. B. Hart, 81. Barton Co. Mills,
IS. l. S. Pratt, $3.50. W. ]. Sans,
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-21

The Woman's Missionary Society
OF the Presbyterian Church will hold
Its regular monthly meeting Friday
the 2lst at the home OF Mrs. VIM.
Westwood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-21

For sale-New Postal typewriter.
Just the thing for a travelling man.
II. c. Colegrove.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-21

Rev. Frank and wife, Miss Anna
Hoffher and Miss Elizabeth Diekman
Of Albert are visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Schneider Of South Bend to.
day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-21

Mrs. s. B. Comfort of northeast
Great Bend township is visiting with
friends today and shopping in the
city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-08-21

Final clean up Of So Ladies' Shirt
Waists all in White sheer lawns.
Batiste or Null beautifully tucked
and trimmed in many ways, notably
With Valencienes lace, Irish lace.
shadow embroidery and English eye
let embroidery. Long and short
sleeves, mostly the latter upon back
and front; originally s2.OO, $3.50 $500
and some $3.50 values, to move
goods for new Fail Waists CT 40
arriving take them away for QI'fO
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27
'SOL[MNLY DEVOTE
CHURCH TO DEITY
Archbishop Riordan and Clergy
Dedicate Berkeley Edifice
With Beautiful Service

BERKELEY, April 26--with an i'm
pressive pageant in which marched the
highest dignitaries of the Catholic
churches of this archdiocese, headed by
Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco
and escorted by some hundred white
tory ceremonies for St. Joseph's Cath
olie church in West Berkeley at Addi-
son street and Jefferson avenue were
solemnly observed this morning.
Elaborate ceremonies were conducted
by Archbishop Riordan, accompanied by
a musical program of unusual excel
lence. The church auditorium: which
is most beautifully finished and
equipped. was artistically decorated
for the occasion. Almost an hour be-
fore the professional which marked the
opening of the ceremony the building
was filed to overfiowing, and many
stood without unable to gain admit
tance.
The procession of children and
priests in sacramental robes formed
outside the church and marched in
solemn procession to the music of the
organ within once around the build
ing. The procession then led through
the church to the altar rail, the priests
taking their positions within The
spectacle was impressive and inspiring
and formed fitting Introduction to the
ceremonies which followed.
Rev. Thomas Phillips of San Rafael,
formerly parish priest in Berkeley.
celebrated the solemn high mass, as
sisted by the Rev. Father Grant of
Oakland and Rev. Father Brennan of
Berkeley. The Rev. J. J. Cantwell,
secretary to the archbishop, also as
sisted in the ceremonies.
The dedicatory sermon was delivered
by the Rev. j. W. Sullivan, professor
of languages at St. Patriclk's seminary.
at Menlo Park. on the relation of the
past and future in religion. In this
connection he took UP the work of the
st. oJsephs parish in Berkeley and out
lined the growth and its relation to the
spiritual welfare of the people
The musical program which was
given In connection with the services
was most beautiful Leonards mass
was rendered, with full orchestral ac-
compartment. Special singers were en-
gagged to take the solo parts and this
was a notable feature Of the music.
The program was prepared and re-
hearsed under the direction of Norman
Wilkie, the choir director, and Miss
Cain, the organist. Solos were rem
dered by Misses CaviIl Carney. Har-
rington, Colburn, Tennat and Streuli
and by Messrs. Birogne, Wilkie and
Halloran
The church which was dedicated to-
day is one of the most beautiful struc-
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27
BRIEFLY SURVIVES
GOLDEN WEDDING
Well Known Pioneer Dies Soon
After Celebrating Fiftieth
Anniversary of Marriage

OAKLAND. April 26.-Robert o.
Baldwin, one of the most prominent
ranchers in this state. a pioneer of
Contra Costa county. died today at his
home near San Ramon. a month and a
day after celebrating his golden we'd
ding anniversary. Baldwin had lived
for 81 years at the ranch home where
he died. He arrived in San Ramon val
ley in 1851 from Ohio, where he was
born so years ago.
The venerable pioneer crossed the
plains in an OK team in 1850, staying at
Piacerville for year. then settling in
San Ramon valley near Danville. He
developed farming on a high standard
and became an authority on diversified
tion of crops and OF high bred cattle.
From a small beginning Baldwin in
creased his holdings until at his death
he owned 100 acres, stretching east
and west across the valley.
He Is survived by widow, who was
Mary Cox Her parents settled in the
valley about the same time as her fu-
ture husband. There are also fve chill
dren. who are Mrs. Mary Gilbert of
San Francisco. Elmer H. Baldwin, a
rancher Of Stanislaus county; DR.. Rob-
ert o. Baldwin Jr., a physician OF Oak
land: Mrs. George /. Everett of Berke-
ley. and John T. Baldwin of Danville.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday
afternoon at 1870 o'clock at the Pres
byterian church. Danvillle.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27

AUTO HURLS CART
AND INJURIES MEN
Assemblyman Butler Is Tossed
40 Feet Into Bushes and
His Friend Is Hurt

SAN RAFAEL, April 26.-Trying out
his new so horsepower automobile az
midnight in the road between San Ra-
fael and San AnselmO. Frank Whea-
land of this city last night crashed
squarely into the rear OF go cart i'm
which Assemblyman Edward l. Butler
and W. S. Healion were serenely log
ging along, and Butler was severely
injured when he was hurled by the Inn
pact 40 feet into the bushes. The force
of the collision smashed the cart To
SpiinteTs and tossed the horse out OF
the road like a feather. Healion was
thrown into the air, but landed without
injury.
Whealand. who is an enthusiastic
automobiiist and owner of a gar
age, received his new touring car
a few days ago. and with Frank Has
well he started out last night to test
its speed qualities. 1t was surely a
fast machine. At "The Ridge" half
way between the two cities. where the
cart was suddenly sighted directly
ahead, it was going at a great pace
Cart and automobile each tried tc
turn off in the same direction. Before
he could come to a stop Whealand
steered directly into the unfortunate
vehicle. When Butler was picked up
1T was found that he had a great cash in
his scalp and was bleeding profusely
He Will be kept TO his room several
weeks. Haswell. In the automobile
was slightly injured by the collision
Whealand brought Butler and Healion
to town in his auto.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27
THIEF GETS GEMS
AT MERRY PARTY
San Jose Hostess Finds Burglar
He Escapes From House
full of Guests

SAN JOSE, April 26.-While party
was in progress at the magnificent
home at $50 North First street of A.
j. Dougherty and his wife, one of the
most prominent families in the social
circles of this city, a burglar in a dress
suit and Immediately clothed stole
Jewels valued at about $4,000 from a
bureau in the dressing room of Mrs.
Dougherty. where the guests had left
their wraps. When he was discovered
by Miss E. Dougherty who happened
to turn on the lights in the bed room,
having gone upstairs on some trivial
errand, he brushed by her and jumped
from second story window to tho
ground.
In the excitement of the moment
Miss Dougherty nearly tainted. Recov-
ering her senses she rushed down the
stairs screaming that a burglar was, In
the house. The guests armed them
selves with billiard cues and searched
every nook and corner of the premises,
but the daring thief had fed Though
the police we're notified, no trace of him
could be found.
After a hasty inventory by Mrs
Dougherty it was declared by members
of the family tonight that the Jewels
taken would probably be worth at least
$4,000. Only two days ago. in anticipa-
.ioi " e.S poi ~ WI .. DousAoaes ~ Hou
brought them home from bank vault
When Miss Dougherty first switched
on the lights OF the bed room she saw
a young man attired IN a dress suit
standing at the dresser with the jewel
box in his hand. When he made his
sensational leap for safety he still re-
tained the box.
About 20 guests were present at the
function. which was brilliant affair
socially. Miss Dougherty did not recog-
nize the man. so the police state that
there is no possibility that he could
invited, though it is considered pos
sible that he may have secured entrance
to the house while the guests were be-
Ing received, and for that reason wore
the dress suit. 1t is believed, however,
that ne gained entrance through a cell
lar window.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-27

tate which is being felt throughout
the town. The interest in the foothill
residence sites shown by visitors from
the various cities about the bay re-
suited today in the continuation of the
opening rush.
Francis Ferrier. Harold Havens, Eu-
gene L. Brock e. Co. and the Schmidt
Shilling company handled scores OF
prospective buyers.
This is the climax of steady inn
provement in the local realty market
which has been in evidence for several
weeks. The demand for home sites
has strengthened in a way that has
not been known at any time for the
last IS months.
Some activity is also evidenced In
business properties. The w. J. Nor
timer company last week reported the
sale of the northwest corner of Ashby
and Telegraph avenues. for $4,000 to
Judge Bergin who intends to erect a
business block on the property. A
large lot on Hil1egass avenue near
Eunice street was also sold to A. H.
Weber, formerly of the Humboldt bank
of San Francisco.
In the business center of town the
work on the seven story Berkeley
national bank building has been re-
sumed, and will be rushed to compile
ton.