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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-24

freedom of thought and action upon
all political matters and things.
Harrison is ideally situated as a
place for the convention, and by
right she is entitled to it, and as its
representative at this meeting /
place 1t in nomination"
A vote disclosed that the COM
mittee was unanimously in favor of
Harrison, and the convention will be
held at that place Wednesday, July
20.
Now is the time for all good men
to come to the aid of their party.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-24
EIocutionists I'm Session.

ITHACA, N. Y, April 24.-With
addresses of welcome by Mayor New
man and President Schurman of Cor
nell university, the ninth annual CON
vention of the New York State AS
ISOLATION of Elocutionists was opened
today at the Ithaca Conservatory of
Music. The sessions will last
through tomorrow, the program in
Guiding a series of papers on in
struction and platform work by some
of the leading elocutionists of the
country.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-24
We have been years getting our shoe
THE REALTEST

At IoAA H"IN 20 1HII@'-0 = W
looks good when it is new and feels
good when It is old. 1t isn't much
of shoe IL 1t doesn't answer these
simple requirements. The real test
of a shoe is whether 1t looks good
when it is old and feels good when it
is new. The Walk-OVer shoe does
both these things. There are many
other good points about WaIk-oVer
shoes, some of which we will tell you
about at our store and some of which
you won't discover till you wear
WaIk-Over shoes. Want to be con-
WINGED?
&3.5O-S4. OO-$5.OO
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-24

One day the devil was travelling
along the highway In y modern aa-
tomobiie, and. meeting a stranger
with q ministerial appearance. he
stopped 20 inquire how things were
moving along on earth. The minis
terlal looking gentleman replied that
he had labored for many years TO
save souls and finally learned that
his work had been dismal failure,
at least the people thought 70 and
ala not appreciate his services and
he had quit the ministry TO enter the
newspaper profession. where he
thought his ability and talents would
be more highly appreciated. at the
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-24

same time producing a number of
newspaper articles as evidence. After
gIancing them over, the devil invited
him to seat by his side, with the
remark that he was just out looking
for the biggest liar on earth to take
position SIS editor In chief on the
Birthstone Burner.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-24
DIR. LONG IMPENrTENT
AZ Work ON Another Book, Which
May Displease President.

AZ Work ON Another Book, Which
May DispleRse President.
STAMFORD, Conn. April 24.-Dr.
William j, Long. author OF "A Little
Brother to the Bear" and other ma
ture stories. which led President
Roosevelt 20 brand him as a "faker,"
remains impenitent. He is said to be
at work on new book which will
contain more Incredible statements
than any he has made In the past. but
all of which, he says. he can prove.
Among DR., Longs more recent dis
coveries are that bears often walt be-
side ant hills, making a noise like an
ant In order to begulle the occupants;
that crows indulge In sports resem-
bling football and other man-con-
triyed games, and that wolves and
pleasure and recreation IN sliding
down snow-clad hills. using their tails
as rudders.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-24
RESIDENCE PROPERTY
BARGAINS

$35OO-Will purchase this beautiful home; g.
modern residence, with 4 large clothes
closets, large pantry, fine hall stairs, large
bathroom electric lights, large pOrches, fine
cellar woodshed and storage room; 2 large
lots 60x120 feet each; this is double
ner, with street three Sides This is of
the finest properties in the city, and very close
in; beautiful shrubbery and lawn.
$OOO--Wll take this 4-room residence good
pantry, fine cellar, large woodshed, poultry house
and yard; beautiful lots all fenced; city water
and electric lights; close in. 1t is a snap.
$28OO-This is new, Broom, plastered cottage,
with hne circle porch in 'front.' good porch in
nice pantry, clothes closets, good cellar
crete walls and foundation, a very fine barn,
poultry house and yard, beautiful lawn; large
lots, 5Ox15O feet, each corner; all fenced with
A No. picket fence; all and close This
is one of Occur dAlene's best locations and prop
critics for the money.
$36OO-Takes this bonanza home; very close in;
Broom modern, plastered house, with rooms
in garnet, sealed neat hall, 2 large clothes
clothes, A No bath, complete; large porches;
stone basement with frst-class furnace,
foundation, large storeroom, Mushroom
woodshed; a nice lot, 75x11O feet, with
very fine fruits, cherries, pums apples berries,
ETC.; also shade trees, nice lawn, and all kinds of
$21OO-Takes this block of ground; this is a cor
ner lot or block Fourth and Miller streets,
size of block 145 feet Fourth by 14O
feet fronting on Miller street. This is |
all fenced; has good 5-room house. with closet,
pantry and nice porches good woodshed poul-
try house and yard; % assorted fruit best
varieties city water in the house and taps for
lawn This is a snap Look it up.
$S5O-Wll buy this 4-room house. with nice 5Ox
11O-foot lot; well located; close to school.
$7OO-Takes this 4-room house with very
lot. This is a snap.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-24
Miscnnsin NIiIIers

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, April "a
Members of the Wisconsin Millers'
association met in annual session at
the Hotel Pfister today. Following
the business session, at which many
important subjects will be consid-
cred, a banquet will be given this
evening.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24

the corner o. noylston and csatsr
streets. in Jamaica Plain. The houss
was built IN 1876 BY the noyistons ami
aftcrward fas<ci 10 the rnbld royaiIuf.
BcnIamln lIaliovrii. after whom tn
captain vas named.
The old man lived IN Jamaica plain
Ions enough 70 make himself unpopular
when The American revolution broke
out- The son had BEEN early srns 10
England Tor his edneation. ana he b.
came one ~ TIE seven Amrrimn.horn
nicu 10 attain distinction 10 toe Brittle,
navy.
IN the battle u the Nile CAPT Halle
well had command u the shin swim.
sure. which ran down the ipet,e~.
rOrient when Capt Halloween rave
Che command for The French vessel a.
be- blown % be- knew nothing ~ me
iilyenr-old son q the French admiral
who foollshly. bur hcroieaiiy. o,eVr.t
bis stern fathers order. don't leave
the vessel tiil give Jon permission
and his proud. though childish. form
-ttt"FR hHT Nf'NH"M NfNHttI when NHNI
With fragments strrwcd the sea-
Capt. iIailowcii afterward heard IN.
sad tale and was much moved bv n
The boy called ont three times In
agony TO his father. he learned buf
stood rcsoluioiy hy the maInmss,
though his father lay cold IN death
SO much moved was the captain that
he had coffin made Ia the boys honor
put Of the floating fragments OF tho
fOrient and sent Il to his friend ana
patron. Lord Nelson. with the story OF
he boys bravery. and expressing derp
regret for the young hcroa unfimoly
md
Nelson had the conin placed In tho
'abin In remembrance Of the boy. and
'apt. fiallowell himself told the tale
o the then widely known poet. Felicia
iemana Her sympntbics were imne
Iintely excited and she immortallsed
he boy IN her sentimental but I'm.
Mortal verses, and she named him
Tisely. "Casablanca. White sohl.s
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24

- ~ IL sv~nInr.
m ppm = '1alf-pea< three.
.@ ci1n< blu> eyes from his sun
= - happily up 10 ma
3 r..d Aim close as the twilight fell,
80 called him my dear little SOM"
1k<a said Il have wondered for many
days
where il is that my baby's goner'
sWhom rocked just as do you.
I'd baby once. in long white gown,
His hair was soft as yellow silk,
And his eyes were like violets blue.
And his little hands were like pink-upped
flowers
See. yours are 50 strong and brown
He has slipped away and is lost. l fear,
Do you know where my baby's gonex
Did my voice half break as the thoughts
would come
OF the sweet and sacred days
When mocherhood's first joys were mines
Was shade OF regret on my face.
For close round my neck creeps a sturdy
arm,
And the boy who Is .half-past three"
Said. The baby-he went to Boyland.
And-didn't you knOwf-he's me =
North American
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24

kitchen. Medium bent his head and
kissed her.
Mrs. Charters looked. and. although
pleasantly surprised at the turn AZ
fairs had taken. she pretended to be
utterly Indifferent. and edged away
from her husband.
1T was a capital thought OF yours
NIlly." said Charters. with admirable
tact.
~whaty' said the little woman. sur
prised out OF herself
shutting them up together" said
her husband. Il cleared out OF II my
self directly after you left. Trust a
woman to think of the right thing"
Afllly stared vacantly. and then
smiled sweetly. She looked up at her
husband. and put her head on one side
knowingly.
1T was so dreadful. you know.
Frank she said. Il couldn't bear
them To treat each other SC"
~Disgraceful he agreed, stealing an
arm round her waist. 1--WE have taught
them to follow a good example tonight
--eh. MIlyY'
"Oh, Frank, dear-d0n'tl" cried
Alilly. trembling suddenly on the verge
OF tears 1--WE been horrid little
wretch tonight. know. and I'm sorry
II am indeed. But It wasn't all my
fault. You've been cross. too. haven't
your"
1--WE been a brutel" he declared.
kissing her ~But that's all done with
now Let's go down and congratulate
them"
4 don't want TO detain you. Ethel,
dear" said Mrs. Charters. the quar-
tette having suddenly foregathered In
the hall. ~You know love to have
you; but II you would rather be go
ing"
Miss Cheriton. who. had hastily with
lrawn her arm from Meldrum's on
their sudden appearance. hung her head
and blushed.
4 expect you would like to be go
ing. too, old mang' said Charters, with
great gravity. THE last train leaves
Just before IL, you know So sorry |
you can't stay"
For answer Medium slipped his arm
about Miss Cheriton's waist. and drew
her TO his side.
IF it's all the same TO you" he said.
we've think we would rather stay
and l think we can promise them
what do you say. Ethel7-that we can
prove better company than we have as
ret tonight"
YES" whispered Miss Cheriton. shy
y. Il think we can"
That's all right ?" said Charters
Then we shall have a jolly weekend
tfter all
And they did--Harry Shell In Spare
Moments.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24

only qulckens the process Of speaking
TO his congregation. but enables the
clergyman to give more impressiveness
to words and passages than could %
obtained from the simple spelling Of
words on the fingers
Many young men and women are
helped to positions by their rector.
They become proficient and are well
paid. The late Sir John Blundell Maple
made II point to employ as many as
he could and always paid such appren-
tices regular wages from the start In
that way he INDUCED IN form Of prac-
teal charity, but It =as a bit OF phil
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24

In Jainaica Plain, and lived there an
bis royalist father. who objected siren.
uously to the American revolution,
transplanted him to England. where he
served under Nelson In the battle OF
the Nile.
The boy was French, son OF the ad 4.
miral Of the French ship rOrient, and
that was the vessel that blew up with
the immortal boy standing by the
mainmast-
The boys unconscious destroyer,
Capt. Benjamin HalIoweII was born In
the old Boylston house still standing at
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24


The shrek OF the fire whistle has
Utmost demoralized the sewing circle
All the ladies' sprang up. pale and nerv
Gus at the general alarm But as tn
whistle proclaimed the box one. two
.hree. four. five. six.-member aftel
member sank into her chair with sigh,
II relief. Nobody lived In the Sixth
district except Italians and other for
eIgners.
But two were still on their feet and
hen every one recollected that the old
Cartright place was just inside the
sixth The two elderly spinsters
nlown yet to certain old inhabitants
Is the "Cartright Sisters" agitatedly
took their leave.
LET US wait calmly for the car
said Miss Esther. tremblIngly resOlute
70 keep her head.
% sister. there's none In sight Wed
better walk-or runi" cried Miss Mar.
tina Louise. Historically.
MY dear. we must be ealm--
ION. / know. Esther. but think OF
mothers linen and all fathers sermons
still in manuscript. and"
Martha Louise. worrying only
makes things worse. We must
''And grandfather's clock and the
china-oh. why did we leave Marietta
with a gasoline stove, and ignorant
foreigner like thatty
Martha Louise, whatever confronts
Us, we must bear up. Remember, wor-
Tying only
And so it continued, as they few
along in the trolley car and then hur-
ried along the rest OF the way on foot
At the bottom Of the big hill. with
one accord the two palpitating old
ladies' leaned against the fence to catch
their breath.
I'VE must be calm" began Miss Es-
Their with the first caught BREATH
and bear up. Worry only"
Esther broke out Miss Martha
Louise, tearfully and with unwonted
'pirit, Il wish you'd let me alone
10 w-worry in peace. can't help
tP'
When finally the two stood painting
N the hill and beheld the old home
tead standing calm and smokeIess.
bearing up Just as It had done for a
century, they both promptly broke
iown"-wlth thankfulness inexpress-
bic.
ESTHER" sobbed Martha Louise, re-
aiming her speech. Il trust didn't
peak hastily to you. but II we ever do
,ass through a similar ordeal. hope
'ou = Ny strength is limited and
ave to economic It, and the worry
tself takes 30 much that II 7 must, In
edition, bear up against it,-why, sis
er, It's almost beyond my endurance"
Youths Companion.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24

and. having made sure that Meldrum's
back was turned. crossed softly TO the
door. After turning the handle nose
lessly once or twice. she returned to
her perusal OF the album. with startled
eyes and face OF furious red.
A moment or two later, Dick Mel
drum looked around cautiously and,
seeing Ethel with her back toward him.
still apparently absorbed in her book.
thought it was good opportunity for
escape. He moved toward the door
with great caution and his look Of an
ger and establishment ON finding II lock
ed changed to one OF embarrassment at
the thought Of his unfortunate position.
lnstlnctively. as he dropped into the
nearest armchair. his eyes wandered
TO the dignifed little figure at the far
Their side OF the room. After a short
contemplation OF the bent golden head.
a strange feeling OF tenderness swept
over him. That the fastening Of the
door was some trick OF Charters 10
bring them together again. he could
not doubt; but what would Ethel say
II she knewl She would feel angry.
hurt and embarrassed even as he was;
and he could not bear TO see her any OF
those things Just now No; at all costs
he must keep from her the knowledge
of that locked door.
Now. II Is characteristic OF the ma
jOrity that to be forced into doing a
thing is intolerable, even II 1t is some
thing one wants to do: and Dick Mel
drum made up his mind there and then
that the base instigators OF the. scheme
should be thwarted OF their purpose
OF course. after what might be deem
ed suitable interval. the door would
be surreptitionsly unlocked. and. IN the
he must use every endeavor
to prevent Ethel from finding out that
she was a prisoner.
That was his thought. and the only
way to accomplish 1t. he judged. would !
be to endeavor to engage her in for
NAL conversation. so as to cover the |
suggestive absence OF the Charterses.
Accordingly. he launched himself with |
but further delay on this doubtful en-
Ierprise.
Our host and hostess seem to have
deserted us" he remarked. in the most
casual tone he could assume 1T takes
tome men long time to find box OF
Perhaps / ought to go and
hunt him up"
The last remark was introduced as
/ blind. to lull her. II need be. into
alse sense OF security. He had scarce
y. expected an answer from her at
nee. and was somewhat astonIshed.
therefore,. when. In a quick. strained
'Oice. she spoke
Il dc-it think you need trouble" she
aid turning her face toward him
They will be back In a moment. ex-
ect- Mrs Charters has gone to give
ONE orders to the servants. 1 believe
Miss Cheriton's blood ran cold at the
bought OF his discovering that locked
DOR. and. rather than he sh0Eid at
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24
An Omission.

Magistrate What Is the charge
against you this timer
Boggs-They cotched me a-steallng
oranges, yer worship.
Magistrate-Didn't tell you when
you we're here before not to steal any.
thing more7
BoggS-No, yer worship you aaid NOT
to steal any more lemons. but ser dldn,,
say n word about oranges.-ronaan
Graphic.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24

grmy he must there put his days and never be found
away there and LEI him ny ever 80 nafd anu "ofA
with his hest might always and forever he Is In that
Jeopardy that the next day may bring him the WORDS
your services are longer required" His JOB may he
wanted by the boss for friend, Il may be decided
that what he does is not paying right lie Is AZ me
mercy OF any trivial circumstance and be knows ~
Does he succeed In holding IL down for many years s
when gray hairs come upon him he get his walking
papers and at his lifelong fear b. realized such
the part and lot OF the haFd-working good husband
only hope to provide for his family 50 long 81
lives; while his wife has Il hard she must aso
remember that he is bearing his equal share
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24
Eor,A MYTH

BarninE Deck Feund~a ON Faef.
Few people know that the boy on
the Burning Deck" Is not a myth. but
an actual fact. and still fewer know
that the man who give the order for
the destruction Of the vessel. on whose
deck the aforesaid boy stood. wns born
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24

Mrs. Raiifence (at the supper tablet
There's an auttymoblle horn a-tootin'
like mad.
Mr.. RaIIfence-Darn 'emi Must a.
killed a COW tew be CROWN about II
that much l'-PucI.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24

OF appliances leading to literary and professional and
managing occupations without any real sOicude about
the vital Industrial foundations OF the nations happiness
and power situation manfesy unjust to the greater
number. unjust those for whom It done the
most. has resulted
Notwithstanding boosted universally OF eduea-
tiOna opportunity there has up absurd hiatus
In the educational system which denies the Just rights
OF the earning and grevously the
Industrial efficiency and the material prosperity OF the
country. There should be open chance Tor every
American child. The Influences OF the schools
lead boys who might become excellent eabnetmakers into
being lawyers and girls who might be first
class breadmakers into being fourhcass music
The school system has grown deformed II Is onesded
and not broad CROUCH at the base.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24

fauting good citizens Who uegec their duty the
munity responsible Tor graft Ia public life. Tor b
ism In States and cities and for practically every h.
lquity OF American politics. This il a fact witch 10
known every practical politician aud every
who has ever for public oliee. u they would d
their duty would have clean pitic, We never will
have clean politics until the - The right q
voting made compulsory By every psrson Who Il
iItIeA cnaf q halloL
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24
VOTERS RESPONSIBLE FOR POLITICAL CRAFT

We viii never have really pure politics Ia
America until we devise some means ior eon
peiIug voters 10 perform their duties AZ the
present time the perceniage q men who shirk
their responsibility. particularly AZ the pr
marieS. Il enormous The result 10 that the
political game In America Ia played too Otter
only By an inferior class % eiiizsus. who could
easily b. 0utvoied By good men. These d.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24

Knicker-W What should be done when
Poverty comes In at the door,
Bocker-Equip the house With car
windows.-New York Sun.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24
AIDS THOUSANDS OF MUrEs.
London Rector Talks 20 1000 In Hi.
Church and Give. Needy Help.

London has 1000 deaf and dumb per
sons who attend st. Savior's Episcopal
Church In Oxford street the rector OF
which Is the Rev. r. W. GIiby. who. al
though not a deaf mute. Is son OF
parents thus afflicted Ills congregation
Is mixed. including aristocrats and even
bootbiacks. He makes lis signs ~ pic
ture%que rs possible. which action not
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24

Hence every glow OF esfhetie appreciation. every ihri
aroused BY herois. every pulse o. religious aspiration
weakens BY Just much the potential energy Of passion
because found its kinetic equivalent 10 higher
form OF expression II Is from this point Of view that
some OF our German coaboreFs have gone - Tar
70 advocate carefully selected o. love stories
chosen ~ as 70 bring the chisalre side o. the
tender passion this ase when Il Il most plastic and
capable OF ideallzauon; while others have advoeated
theater going 10 selected plays paiptains with life
ton and adventure that emotional tension may BE- d.
charged not merely hariessy. but in eesaIinx way
American Magazine.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24
THE SENSATIONS OF YOUTH.
By q. Stanley nan.

Young people need 10 Jingle with sentiments
and the appetite FOR excitement and sensation
Is AT us height IN the teens Here Is where
the principle OF yiearlousness gives the teach
er one OF his chief opportunities aud resources
Excitement the young must have, Tor Feelings
are now their life. II they cannot nnd u IN
the worthy. they are strongly predisposed %
sees Il M the gro.ser forms % pleasure
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24
PUBLIC SCHOOLS LACK INDUSTRIAL TRAINING.

The length OF the school period and the pro
duetive value OF the citizen are closely re
lated. Industrlalism is the great basis OF a
nations true strength and real culture.
Knowing this, We have seen that there Is
not sufficient articulation between the eduea-
lional and the industrial systems OF the coun-
try We have seen the indefinite expansion
OF Instruction and the unlimited MULTIPLICATION
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24

there children IL truly Is done night well
day mother forever has the yoke upon her
thousand trinng duties and exasperaons pursue her
like cloud OF mldges So II she sometimes complains.
who blame herr Though there thousands who
utter word but do their best always and cheer
fully. long they live. But 10 the who be-
leves that all that husband does TO downtown and
there while the hours away TN o'clock joyous free
dom I would shy that would like her TO really know
what II
To many man II means being virtually slave The
mother. at least, while she may be slave 10 her work
can order II suits her but the who Is servant
another must take what Is said TO him. obey orders
and put pride-and In many cases principle In his
pocket On such husband rests always the haunting
responsibility OF maintaining the home. He
forget that mother and children look him him
alone for bread and shelter and food This burden
slight He must stay for day In the week
one room place. he II bright dirk clean
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-24
A coon HUSBANDS HARD LOT.
By Loalse SafferfhwaIfhe.

Sometimes. II seems 10 me. that worn aud
worried wives ard mothers forget. or at least
neglect TO remember. that good husbands bear
their equal half OF the burden. woman who
runs a house and cares for children has no
sinecure this Is the truth; but the man who
has to lind every cent TO pay for II all has no
easy snap OF II. either. A woman's work Is
never done. the old saying runs. and where