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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-18

I read In a comic almanac the
other night: Fame may never
trouble a man in life, but when
he dies 1t comes around and
keeps the flies off his memory"
The ancient gesabas had a maxim,
Nothing but good is said of the
dead" That's pretty true say
I'M but It's really wonderful how
many virtues can be discovered
abNut some much abused men
after they're gone. Even a base
bah umpire will get flowers at
his bier. Well life is short and
fiaeting; 1t is up to all of US to
make the most of 4. while here
ana do what we can to cause our
enemies who survive us to admit
they were foolish. There's one
thing l know that has never made
an enemy, and that is our Keep
cool underwear. Keepcool abb
serbs 800 per cent of its own
weight of moisture while linen
takes up only Sc per cent. The
danger of cold is minimized II
you wear "Keepcool." You must
see the goods or let us send you
"a suit or two on approval. We
have the standard makes OF
union suits also. Be cool and
you will be comfortable.
WILLIE. with
KLOPFENsTEIN q CONRAD
1851 Peciffo Ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-18
AT THE TACOMA.
NAzIMOyA IN REPERTOIRE.

Madame ALA Nazimova, who
comes to the Tacoma theater Fri
day and Saturday in "a Dolls
House" and "Comtesse Coquette'
is one of the few foreign stars who
have Established themselves in
America as permanent residents.
That she speaks English with
scarcely a trace of foreign accent
is perhaps most important factor
of her success, but even at the
time of her first visit to New York
when she played in Russian, her
audiences were notable for culture
and refinement. Madame Nazi-
mova's personal magnetism and
clever Interpretation of lines have
made her one of the greatest dra-
matte actresses on the American
stage.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-18
AT THE GRAND

One of the cleanest and most
delightful entertaining acts ever
seen on a Tacoma vaudeville stage
is THE Last of the Regiment, =
presented at the Grand this week
by AL Cameron and company. In
the lines OF the playlet Is inter-
spersed drama, comedy and pathos
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-18

NEW YORK, May 1S.-Last
year it was the "'Merry Widow
Waltz; the season before that 1t
was the barn dance. What will it
be next season? Well, it won't be
the Apache waltz.
New York has gone crazy over
the Apache waltz, but 1t will new
err be a popular ballroom diver
sion.
In the first place it's too Wig
orous. In the second place lots
of New Workers. think it is terribly
naughty. Some folk differ; say 1t
is really artistic, and because so,
not naughty.
The dance was first given in
"The Queen of the Moulin
Rouge" by young American
couple. 1t was such a hit that a
big vaudeville firm captured it.
Then the management of the
moulin Rouge" show sent to
Paris for Mons. Molasso and Mile.
Corio to perform the dance.
This pair from Paris outdid the
American couple in every way,
and now New York is going to see
the Queen OF the Moulin
Rouge" all over again.
The Apaches - named after
American Indians--are the toughs
of Paris. The dance is given il. "a
taproom setting. The young lady
who is coaxed to dance with the
Apache is thrown about in star
thing fashion. He later tries to
square things with her by rubbing
lher forehead, while the dance is
going on. But after that he
changes his mind again and
throws her on the floor. That's
the way the dance ends.
The Apache dance was present.
ed at local vaudeville theater
Hast week, and created such O de-
gree of sentiment that the man.
ager ordered certain portions of it
modified,S and other parts COM
pletely eliminated. The dance, as
given the last three days of the
week was free from all the OBJ
|noxious features introduced at its
first appearance.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-18
NEIGhB0RS FIGHT;
TWO KILLED
Try United Press Leased Wire. }

'JBy United Press Leased Wire.)
RICHMOND, Ind, May 49,
Alexander Meek, wealthy farmer
living near this city, and his son,
Raymond, were shot and killed
yesterday during a dispute over a
line fence with Frank Railsback,
owner of an adjoining farm. Rails
back was slightly wounded, and
his son, Frank Railsback, jr., was
seriously wounded and may die.
The dispute over the fence was
of long standing, and developed
proportions that closely ap-
preached a feud. Today the men.
accompanied by their sons, met at
the dividing line between their
farms. Both parties were armed.
During the dispute which followed,
a.. shot was fired. followed by a
|fusifade from both sides of the
fence. All four men were found
lying dead or unconscious on the
Egrdand.
WON'T SLIGHT A GOOD FRIEND
IF ever L need cough medicine
again l know what to get" declares
latter using ten bottles of DR.. Kings
New Discovery, and seeing It's ex
lceIlent results in my own family
and others, l am convinced 1t Is the
best medicine made for Coughs,
Colds and lung trouble" Every one
lwho tries it feels just that way.
Relief is felt at once and its quick
cures surprises you. For Bronchitis,
asthma, Hemorrhage. Group, La
Grippe, Sore Throat. pain In chest or
lungs it's supreme. SOC and $1.0O.
Trial bottles free. Guaranteed by
IAN druggists.
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farmer lies In a strong organiza-
ton where the farmers can band
, ogether to keep wheat up to a
high permanent basis. Not up to
$3.50 one year and down to so
cents the next. There's nothing
n that for US.
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Wall paper, J. Myers, s17 G st. :
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-06-17
III. End of III. World

London suffered from several earth
quake shocks in 1851. and prophecies
OF the total destruction Of the city
were rife. The London Chronicle says:
April was the date named for the
catastrophe. and for days before the
roads from town were thronged with
the vehicles Of those who were seeking
safety in flight in spite Of the threat
Of one of the papers Of the day to pub
lish the names of all such towards.
Even the more courageous elected to
pass their nights out Of doors. Hyde
park being the most popular camping
ground.
but nothing ever SO got on the
nerves of Europe as the coming of the
first thousandth year of the Christian
era. The churches were thronged, the
houses deserted. and all good Chris
tians slept in the open in readiness for
that end Of the world which was ex-
pected to come at the proper date. The
end of the world has had many proph-
ecies to its discredit.
"And people who were nervous about
Mother Symptoms prophecy
"And the world to an end shall come
In eighteen hundred and eighty-cne--
"are still alive and criticising the rhyme
and the reason. Chicago News.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-06-17
An Illusion Shattered.

The son and heir is seven years old
old enough to spell out, with helps
over the hard words. "Alice In Won
derland" and to enjoy it hugely, espe-
cially the memorable duet between the
mock turtle and the griffin. Recently
as a great treat he was permitted to
accompany his pretty young aunt to
luncheon at one of New York's ia
nous restaurants and as browning
joy invited to select his own delica-
cies Long and earnestly he pondered
over the bill of fare; then his eyes
grew big and his face illumined as he
laboriouslysread the list Of soups.
yes, thank you; I've preceded what
| want" he said. with nervous gayety.
Then. with an impressive knitting Of
his brows, he addressed the attentive
waiter, "I'll have one very, very small
mock turtle. but don't make it into
soup; just bring 1t along alive and
kicking. Woman's Home Companion.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-06-17
A Cream Puff Cure.

A young woman teacher in q school
in one of the poorer parts of the city
was overcome by a sudden attack of
illness one day. She dismissed the
class. telling the boys she felt too i'll to
continue, but hoped to be quite well by
the next day The teacher rested her
head on her arms and sat at her desk
a few minutes waiting for strength to
start on the journey homeward She
was only duly conscious of what was
going on about her and did not notice
a group of the ragged youngsters gath
cred by the door in deep consultation.
In little while she heard some one
softly say. Teacher" and looked up.
1t was the raggedest boy of the lot,
and he was holding out a paper bag
full of something.
'What is it, Jimmie?" she asked.
"Somethin' t. eat" replied Jimmie.
But I'm not hungry"
Eyes. you are insisted the ragged
philanthropist, winking at her gravely.
"Nobody's sick except when they're
hungry. We took up a election an got
these cream puffs fur youse. Eat 'em
quick. maam. an you'll feel better."-
New York Press.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-06-17
The Restaurant Buffer.

"Of all the buffers one meets social
ly and in business and their name is
legion;" remarked a minor cynic, none
amuses me more than the restaurant
buffer. This brand is numerous.
met one today. and his embarrassment
was ludicrous.
This chap. you know, is living lie.
He lodges in rather high priced
house, but occupies a cheap little room
up under the roof. to which he is care
full not to invite any acquaintance.
He's an underclerk somewhere, but
talks familiarity of high finance. He
pretends to be on friendly terms with
influential men who wouldn't know
him from Adam
Several evenings ago he was i'm
pressing me with the frequency with
which he lunch hes at one or two places
famous in the Wall street section.
When | met him today bending over
coffee and rolls in place where his
check was 10 cents you should have
seen his face. 1t was a study.
"Of course | wasn't surprised, but hel
was. | enjoyed the encounter. but hel
didn't. NEW York Globe.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-06-17

By the time she was ready TO dress
to go out to dinner Mary Bowen was
so tired that she felt she would have
preferred to stay at home and go to
bed early. And yet she had looked
forward eagerly for two days to this
dinner at the Valentines new house.
That she should feel out of sorts
when the time actually had arrived
added to the sense of grievance against
things in general that had hean grow
ing very strong within her of late.
Mary Bowen had been married four
years, and she was beginning to think
of herself as a disappointed woman.
Her husband was always good and
kind. devoted to her and the two
babies, but he had failed to surround
her with the comforts she felt she de-
served.
She felt annoyed at times at his very
goodness. 1t was positively irritating
to have any one always so sweet tenn
pered. 1t was almost weakness. If
he were more of a fighter he would
probably get on faster in his business
and she would not have to take all the
care Of the babies with only a gen
eral girl to help in the house.
When she spoke sharply to Will he
would look vaguely distressed or, pat
ting her shoulder, would remark gen
tly, Poor Mary, you're tired out"
Well, she felt tonight she was tired
out She and her husband were going
to dine with her oldest friend, who
had married a year before. The Val
entines had gone abroad for honey
moon that had lasted whole year.
Now they had come back into house
that had been built and furnished dur
ing their absence and stood completely
ready to receive them.
AS Mary laid out the blue crepe de
chine that had been one of her trous
seau gowns she felt bitterly that
things were not very evenly divided in
this world. Her husband came in, and
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-06-17
What She She Saw Saw
By ADELlA DURAN.
Copyrighted, 1903. by Associated
Literary Press.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
By ADELlA DUE

Winona glanced out of the window
at the crystal avenue and watched
the April dusk descend. The streets
began to fill with the usual Saturday
night traffic. and the whiz and clatter
of flying carriages and motor cars min
gled with the strident ringing of car
bells and the shouts of importune cab
men.
Abruptly a big black automobile like
a giant tarantula slid up to the curb
ing In front of the hotel opposite and
stopped A man jumped out and ex
tended his hand to the young woman
who had risen to follow. There was
something Instantly familiar about the
straight, square shoulders under the
cape of the long black coat and the
way his gray alpine was drawn down
over his eyes.
Winona caught her breath and in
voluntarily stood up Yesl 1t was
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-06-17
A Very Secret Drawer.

"a secret drawer is sometimes very
hard to locate in large cabinet" said
q dealer in curios. 81 had such a piece
Of furniture in the store one winter
and knew the drawer was there from
a reference to it in an old inventory,
but in spite of all my efforts l couldn't
discover just where it was. | conclud-
ed that the spring must be concealed
somewhere about the very ornate cary
ing which ornamented the sides. but it
escaped my scrutiny until one day
when ! had a bit of inspiration. Such
drawers are usually made of sheet
steel both for security and on account
of its thinness. and | simply passed a
small pocket compass up and down be-
fore the carving. At one certain point
the needle. just as | had anticipated,
was DETECTED. and | knew | had at
last hit on the right spot. | located it
within few inches and then pushed
and prodded every projection with the
point of a darning needle until some
thing gave way and out jumped the
drawer. 1t was very cleverly masked
at the edges by the curves of the pat
tern, and nobody in the world would
suspect its existence. had hoped that
might find something of value in it,
but | was disappointed. 1t was quite
empty" = New Orleans Times Demo-
Graf
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-06-17

she treated him coldly. feeling resent
fully that he was responsible for her
hard lot in life.
When they were ready they left the
little house and boarded a street car
Mary felt this was an added grievance.
If she could have driven to the Valen-
tines life would have looked less
gloomy.
Mrs. Valentine received her guests
in a beautiful drawing room, herself
attired in a Paris creation that made
Mary's old gown seem to her own con-
seriousness terribly shabby.
Dear Maryr murmured Caroline
Valentine. kissing her friend. "How
do you do, VIII? 1t seems to me you
look tired. You mustn't let him work
too hard, Mary You know he'd never
think of himself till he dropped
"Mary's the tired one laughed VIII
Bowen.
rs she? She looks as sweet and
fresh as ever" responded Mrs. valen-
tine. Then. a little nervously. she
added: Dick got home late tonight,
and we will have to wait for him a
few minutes. He was very sorry"
A slight constraint fell upon the
three. who continued to converse. new
ertheless. until at last Dick Valentine
appeared.
Neither Mary nor Will had known
him before he married Caroline He
was very rich and had charming man
ners, and to Mary a sort of halo had
seemed to hover over him in her
thought Of him as her friends hus-
band.
He greeted his guests with enthusi-
astic apologies, and his words had the
sound Of a torrent. they were poured
out so rapidly. His face was flushed,
and his eyes refused to remain fixed on
anything. An unpleasant suspicion
formed itself in Mary's mind. and she
glanced at her friend.
Caroline's eyes were fixed on her in
look of abject entreaty. in which
modification and pride struggled mis-
erably. Mary understood and with a
great effort replied to her hosts re-
marks in a natural manner
A perfect dinner was served in the
perfectly appointed dining room. but
to Mary Bowen 1t was the most trying
ordeal she had ever passed through.
Dick Valentine drank glass after glass
OF wine. and Mary saw him respond
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-06-17

Although ii was the third week in
April. there were sudden and chill
whiffs of wind from the north, accom-
panied by flying particles Of ice and
snow, grim warning that winter had
not yet renowned its sway in the
northland.
Floyd Jordan. striding down the
steep mountain trail. halted irresolute-
iy near the abrupt turning at Farrell's
bluff. He appeared to be meditating
deeply. Suddenly he threw up his
head, squared his shoulders and hur-
ried on. not in the direction of the
boarding house in the gulch, but to-
ward Farrells cabin.
Farrel's cabin was two log houses
Joined together and chinked with mud.
There were other cabins of the same
simple architecture scattered over the
mountain side and nestled in the gulch-
es, but white curtains hung at the Far
rell windows, and the windward side
of the living room was hung with gay
Navajo blankets; the brown fur Of
mountain bear was on the floor, and
its mate was spread luxuriously be-
meath the red pillows of a couch. And,
set like a torch in the south window,
a geranium. ported in a brilliant In
dian basket. lifted its scarlet blooms.
But Jordan felt without seeing this
harmony. He was looking into the
face of the girl who had opened the
door 1t was a face of light and shade
that spoke the swift thought before
the voice found words, face to hold
a mans glance in a crowd. She re-
sumed her seat by the fire without re-
plying to Jordan's genial greeting.
He seemed to fill the room. Six feet
two and broad shouldered, he looked
even larger in the clumsy canvas coat,
corduroys and high laced boots of the
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-06-17
Won the Bet.

well, old man. said Smith to
Brown as they sat at breakfast in the
hotel. you've lost your bet
How do you make that out?"
Didn't you bet me a guinea last
night that we'd see gale from the
north this morning?"
Eyes"
'It's turned out beautiful day, with
soft, warm wind from the south,
and yet you say you haven't lost your
bet"
"That is so.''
"Why notT
do you see that man coming up the
steps of the hotel? That's my friend
McCluskie. from Inverness"
whats that got to do with itY'
well. I've won the bet. for he's q
Gael from the north. London An
swers.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-06-17
Fortune and
Burden.
By MARIE SYLVESTRE.

Copyrighted. 1909. by Associated
Literary Press.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-06-17
LORENA SCREAMED AND CLOSED HER EYES
TWO SHOTS ROARED OUT.

TWO bHOIS ROAllkD oO1.
prospector He whipped his ha
against his knee, evidently disconcert
ed by the girls hostile attitude.
THAT you. Floyd Jordan?" inquired
a voice from the inner room.
"Yes. Mrs. Farrell. How're yoI
feeling?"
Somewhat better. I'm glad to say
Sit down and warm yourself. Floyd
1T isn't TO be wondered at that people
have rheumatics in a land where there's
ten months winter"
Lorena closed the door. Floyd Jor
dan, what are you coming here agar
for?" she burst out suddenly.
wouldn't be very neighborly not tc
drop in with your mother sick and
your dad away. would it?''
Didn't tell you that never would
speak to you again and that l never
wanted to see your" she said fiercely,
taking a few steps toward him. Even
in that moment. with her eyes blazing
with unjust and unreasonable anger,
the miners heart throbbed acknowl-
edgment of the tall, plant. reedlike
grace before him.
Eyes. Lorena, but / have just little
hope that you don't always mean what
you say"
Don't you think l mean it when |
tell you I've heard how you Dragged
to the boys at the store that you could
take me whenever you got good and
ready?"
II never said anything of the kind.
Some one has garbed my words to
suit his own purpose. I've been
about you've loved you from the
first time I ever set eyes on you, and
I'VE never said disrespectful word
about you I've been thinking of
building cabin on my claim. if you'll
have me. Lorena. If you won't III
sell out and go back to the States"
"You can't go any too quick to suit
me-" answered the girl. her voice tense
with scorn And you can tell those
loafers at the store that Pm not to be
had SO easily. I'd rather die than
marry you. Floyd Jordan"
"I reckon that settles it." said Jor-
dan, rising and buttoning his coat.
''Please tell your mother goodby for
me-" And he was gone.
"Lorena Farrell, what have you
1oneY demanded her mother limping
into the room. you ought to know
that Floyd couldn't have said any
hing ike that about you. Depend on
t. those Blake girls made it all up.
You've driven him away for good this
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-06-17

lied amazingly under the stimulating
change of scene, and she felt almost
happy again as they drove home
through borders of sun kissed palm
and palmetto.
An hour afterward Winona emerged
on the funny, squat little piazza of the
bungalow. radiant in gauzy gown of
pink liberty chiffon. Mrs. Spence
caught her by the hand and drew her
up TO the small coterie already assem-
bed and waiting for her.
Mr.. Grayson. Miss Paulding," she
said conventionally.
Winona started. flushed. paled and
poised herself admirably. She held
out her hand Dick had risen and was
pressing her fingers with elaborate
cordially, but his own were cold with
excitement and he subdued his voice
to hide its unsteadiness.
The group fell into conversation
Then. two by two, they drifted away,
leaving them together, alone. The
moon had come up. flooding every
thing with its magic white light till it
was as clear as day.
Young Grayson looked at Winona.
and she met his glance with an indig
nant fash of her eyes.
what made you run away from me,
Nona?" he asked gravely.
you, Why, | was not even dream
ing of you" she retorted. with pink
cheeks.
Evidently That is why asked
you the question"
"You have forfeited all right to ask
me questions of any sort" she flung
back unguardedly and bit her lips
when it was too late.
"Winona What do you mean by
that?" His eyes held hers dominantly,
words despite herself.
'That other woman-that-tha
wifer' She blurted it out in sheer des-
peration at last.
abr And. considering the gravity
of the situation, her companion did a
most remarkable thing-he laughed up
roariously. When his mirth had some
what subsidized he bent over and caught
her little hands in his big ones and
held them. His words fell rapidly.
1.-THE dear old governor took it into
his head to marry a second time when |
down in Richmond last month. An ur-
gent telegram called him back to
Washington on business, and he was
forced to leave her behind. AS luck
would have it. the very day he was
scheduled to arrive he was taken with
the grip. | had to go to the train to
meet the lady, while he remained in
the apartment to receive her"
He paused a moment for breath.
Then he went on: 81 found your note
in my box about 10 o'clock 1t hurt
me- and it made me angry too. put
down everything and took the first
train south in response to a pressing
invitation from Jack"
a swift little sob of relief escaped
lips. She looked up with lu-
minous eyes The color surged into
her face.
"But-but we were never more than
friends. There was nothing-I-you-
there never was anything between u.s."
She finished with a fash of the old
,oquetry. Her lips were still parted
scarlet, humid. tremulous. Young Gray
son made no effort to resist tempta-
lion.
But there was going to be-there is,
md there always will be?" A step
sounded on the gravel walk. Answer
ne-quickr'
There was.