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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04

not daring to gaze into the liquid
depths of the beautiful eyes before
him. Continuing, she said: Eve
shall be married tomorrow. other
wise the suspense might prove
fatal. Is it not so?"
yes, quite true, dear" replied
Conrad as his soul responded to
the thrill of her remark. Then they
waltzed again as in a dream, after
which the fair one left him to
speak her joy to her chaperon.
Then Anthony seated himself be-
side his paralyzed friend. while
Conrad poured forth his enthusi-
astic praise. The lonesome bache-
lor had indeed found a woman who
had taken the initiative, and to good
effect. II have found her at last;
| have found her at last" repeat
eddy exclaimed the enthusiastic
Conrad, as ne slapped the knee of
his la " partner. Then he paused to
catch the anticipated congratula-
ton of Anthony Plea, who said:
1T is well, Conrad Your theory
was correct; but do you know
where you are?"
The lover cast an inquiring
glance at the happy throng as An
thony saiu: This is the grand an
nual ball at the insane asylum
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04
THE MASKED BALL.

Conrad Coupon occupied an en-
viable position in the business and
social world. He had brains plus
capital, and was a finished article.
His law practice absorbed his at
tention during the day, while his
evenings were pleasantly spent at
clubs, theaters and fashionable
gatherings.
Conrad was a bachelor. This fact
became more noticeable as the
years passed. When questioned, he
said that he was too busy to give
the matter any consideration. The
real cause, however, was explained
by a queen theory which he kept
to himself. Anthony Plea, the trial
lawyer of the firm, drew Conrad
out one evening after considerable
questioning. Conrad Coupon held
the opinion that there was a deep
and mysterious attractive force
which resistlessly drew certain peo-
pie together, and all that a fellow
had to do was to wait until the
proper one came along and the
problem would We solved
Anthony gave careful heed to
the view of his companion. 1t was
his opinion, however. that poor
Conrad had lapsed into a state of
self satisfied Indifference, and was
waiting for the miraculous. On the
other hand, there might be such a
force at work in the world as Con-
rad had pictured. Several days
later, after an important divorce
case had been disposed of, Anthony
drew Conrad aside and said: Con
rad. l am going to let you into a
little affair which comes off to-
night, but a concession will have to
be made on your part, if you accom-
pany the boys. The fact is, there is
going to be a masked ball. We
shall wear our masks and go in
closed carriages. You will be let
in upon condition that you go blind
folded. Your ewes will be uncov-
cred and the bandage removed
upon entering the ball room" To
this Conrad readily assented.
The eventful hour came, and
Conrad was conveyed with his jolly
associates to the hall of pleasure.
They entered, leading Conrad by
the hand amid sounds of merriment
and strains of well timed music.
Suddenly the bandage was removed
from Conrads eyes. and the en-
chanting scene of festivity burst
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04
BELIEVES IN SPOKANE

w. H. Herman and d. b.
Fotheringham have sold the
Santa Rosa building on the north
side of Third avenue. between Lin.
coin and Monroe streets, to Mrs.
Agnes Mcdonald for $4,000. The
Santa Rosa is a three story room.
ing house with 50 rooms and is
under lease at $500 per month
Mrs. Mcdonald, the purchaser, is
the owner of the Congress Hotel
building, First and Lincoln, and
other downtown property.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04

pressions were entirely new and
never ending In clevereness and
variety. Her voice was the most
musical he had ever listed to, and
her pretty manners were faultless.
Finally it was announced that the
moment had come to remove the
masks.
Conrad was eager to see the face
of the one beside him, but his sur
prise was even greater than he
had anticipated, for his partner was
the most beautiful woman he had
ever beheld. His establishment did
not end here, however, for the fair
goddess beside him exclaimed:
From the moment l heard your
voice l knew that my search was
ended. l thought the time would
come when l would find the living
reality of the image which l have
carried in my heart these many
years. Something instantly told me
that you were intended for me. If
you had not come tonight the fu-
ture would have remained dark for
both of u.s.
Conrad listened as one benumbed
by an overwhelming joy, his whole
being thrilled by new found
ecstasy. Here was real romance.
Blushingly he lowered his glance,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04
WHERE'S NAUGLE's DOUGH?

d. Naugle OF Medical Lake is
bemoaning the loss of $50. He re.
ported to the police last night that
when he returned to the Alpha
lodging house yesterday afternoon
to get . purse containing $50 that
he had left under the bottom sheet
Of his bed for safe keeping the
night before, the landlady return
ed his empty purse aad declared
there was no money In 1t when she
found It In his room.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04

What is bachelor, pa?"
"A bachelor, my boy, in the lam
giage of the street, is wise guy,
who looks before he leaps, and
then stands still"
what is the race problem, pro-
fessOr?"
Picking winners" responded the
professor, absently.
What Is the connection between
a colored individual and a
chicken"
"One is descended from Ham and
the other from an egg"
Horses have become accustomed
to bicycles, trolley cars, fire en-
gines and automobiles, but will
they be easy to break to airships I?
"Unpossible."
Don't you mean impossible?"
II mean 1t can't be did"
Fire causes an annual loss of
$500, 100000, and at least $780,
100000 more Is spent in so-called
fireproof buildings every year in
this country.
she grew cold when | told her
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04
NEW YEARS DONATION

The Bunker Hill & Sullivan mine
today disbursed $4,000 as divi-
dends among it's stockholders,
making $1O,746,OO0 so paid since
the opening of the mine. This is
the property that was uncovered
by a kick from Dutch Jakes ia
nous mule. 1t gave Dutch Jake
and Harry Raer the start in Spo-
kane that has since made them
wealthy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04
~ HONE HINTS nARY
i 918U#5G8EHBB#

Cut up half pound of beeswax
An half a pint of turpentine. Place
the vessel in boiling water until
the wax is melted. Add a pint OF
Hnseed oil and half a pint of drier.
Apply with rag, and rub the wax
in well This wax dries with
DULL finish, but may be rubbed to
polish. is not affected by water,
Ind II not slippery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04

Housewives who like to practice
economy are using the new heart,
shaped saucepans. The pointed
sides can be crowded together so
that cooking may be done sim
ultaneously in three pans over one
gas burner, or the hot spot" on a
range-a thing impossible with the
ordinary round saucepan.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04
LOOK OUT FOR THOSE
RHEUMATIC PAINS.

This Is the time of year when
rheumatism grips you, and if not
driven out of the system may stay
with you for life Don't take medi-
cine, but try a Turkish bath-it's
really the only known cure for
rheumatism. Bath and bed $1.00
Turkish Bath ParlOrs, First and
Stevens, H. Nichols, prop. Main
1241. ***
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04
DAILY SHORT STORY

upon him. Scarcely had he begun
to adjust himself to his new sur
roundings when Anthony intro
duced him to partner, and he
soon found himself on the floor
with the happy throng.
His partner was a charming con-
yerSatiOnaliSt. and her witty eX-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04

There Is no simpler way of treat
ing vanished mahogany, oak or
walnut than with vinegar and oil,
che vinegar being the cleanser. The
ingredients may be used by mixing
the two In the proportion of one
third vinegar and two thirds olive
" iinseed oil. shaking vigorously.
hnd rubbing on with soft cloth,
afterwards polishing with q dry
rag; or. by using first the vinegar
Ind later the oil clear, applying
bach with .diGerent cloths.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04

I'd give up smoking for her sake"
mo wonder; her father is cigar
manufactures"
In a big fire year, such as 1906,
about $500 people are destroyed by
flames in the United States.
do you really think she will
marry your
well, | think SO; she could not
be more demonstrative If l were
her cook
Doctor, suffer from rush of
blood to the head. What causes it,"
Mature endeavors to fill every
vacuum, you know"
Sweet GirI--Tfwould not stand In
your shoes for anything.
Ditto--I know 1t, dear, you
couldn't.
Kind Lady--Is your husband con-
valescing after his illness?
Mrs. Johnsing-NO, indeedy,
ma'am; he am gettin' right smart
bettah.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04
New Years Cleanup of
Holiday Goods at Half

Kemp & Hebert now offer all the
fancy boxes, novelty articles Of celluloid,
iveroid, brass, fancy metal and paper
things for holiday gift purposes at one
half of the former prices. This is gen.
uine offer, real and reasonable reduc-
ton made after the Christmas season,
and we do it just to save storing the
goods.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04
Basement Bargains

TOYS-Extra low prices to close out;
good assortment to choose from.
Child's Wash Dresses, SOC to 65c
ones, for. soc
Child's Winter Caps; a variety Of SOC
to 6Jc ones, at. ................ .25c
Wool Shoulder ShawIs .49c TO CSC
Children's zoe Black Hose, pair 10c
Ribbons; lot Of 10c to 12c values,
yard -. 80
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04
A WORD FROM JOSH WISE.

9TH boy who
longs ter be a
pirate may grow
up ter be a cur
ate."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04
Yelling
Specials

Csc veilings; chiffon,
Russian and Tuxedo nets;
all colors and black; a big
range to choose from,
per yard. ,48c
25c veilings, plain and
fancy mesh, some dotted
styles, brown, navy. gray
and black, per yard. .15c
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04

She grew cold when | told her
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04
Ribbon
Remnants

Short lengths, odds and
ends in ribbons of every
description; satins, taf-
fetas, Dresdens, Roman
stripes, Persians; nearly
all wide widths, measured
and ready for selling now
at a very low price mark;
look for the remnant table
near ribbon counter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04
Fine Waists at One.
Half

Selected from our love-
ly stock of dressy after
noon and evening waists
and displayed on a large
center table, on the second
floor. You'll find the
choicest array of light
and dark silk waists, net
waists in white or cream,
also the finest lingerie
styles; former prices $3.50
to $500, now Offered at
Half Price $3.50 to $3.50
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-04

| I'd give up smoking for her sake
mo wonder; her father is cigar
manufacturer"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25
THE AUDUBON REPUBLICAN
ROOSEVELT SAILED TUESDAY
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY.

Former President Roosevelt sailed
on Tuesday taking the steamer Ham
burg for Naples, Italy, from which
place he will take ship for Africa.
While he is going ostensibly as mat.
ter OF pleasure in hunting big game
his trip has much larger significance
His expedition will be largely scienti-
fic in its aims and purposes and the
knowledge Mr.. Roosevelt will bring
back with him ofthepeople, the plants
and the animals of that vast country
will add much to the general knowl-
edge and scientific research concern
ing that section of the world of which
little is yet known. Professor Starr,
OF Chicago University, repeats his
prediction that the ex-president will
not return alive, but fall victim to
some Of the many fevers which are
prevalent in that country. Professor
Starr spent many years in that coun-
try and contends the former resident
will become a prey to some of its dis
eases for two reasons, the one being
his age and the other his temper, the
professor claiming that sudden out
burst of temper in that region is quite
certain to result fatally. But we think
now that Mr.. Roosevelt has Congress
off his h ands he can manage his tenn
per with much better control.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25
Bauer And KOenig

On Wednesday, March Il, 1909, at
the home of the BRIDES parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Koenig. Senior, near
Ross, Iowa, occurred the marriage OF
their daughter, Miss Anna Koenig, to
John William Bauer, the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Chris Bauer. At IL O'Clock
the bridal couple marched into the par
Tor to the sweet strains of music played
by Miss Lena Mack, a cousin of the
groom. and took their places by the
bay window, where Rev. c. E. Gran
ner, pastor of the German Evangelical
church. at Ross, in the presence of
about twenty-five guests, mostly rela-
tives, spoke the words that united the
contracting parties as husband and
wife. The bride was gowned in light
blue silk partly covered with lace and
sash. The groom was dressed in the
conventional black. After sincere con-
gratulations had been rendered to the
happy couple the guests were served
with a bounteous wedding dinner. Mr..
and Mrs. Bauer are both we'll known
to the people of this community and
have many friends who wish them many
happy years of married life. They re-
ceived many useful presents. They left
the next morning over the North
Western for Defiance, Iowa, where they
will visit sister of the bride and other
friends. When they return they will
live on a farm four miles northwest
of Ross where they will take up the
serious duties of life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25

very door of his market, and usually
at q transportion rate on products that
is very much lower than the farmers
own cost of transportation on the high
way.
ADVANTAGE TO FARMERS
We mention the fact that the tendency
of these railways is to take the people
from the town and cities to the country
This is true in more senses than one.
Not only does this apply to those who
have capital to invest, large or small,
but those without capital who are seek
ing farm employment soon learn the
value of these inter-urbans and as
result the laborer and the farm work
are brought together. This is one of
the greatest seraices that these trans
pOrtation lines render to the people
because it is fact that farm laborers
are so scarce in some communities that
it cuts down productioAmaterially.
In addition to the transportation OF
produce these roads serve the farmer
and his family admirably in connecting
them with the advantages of town and
city life. Any theory of agricultural
education that has for its object the
keeping of our best boys and girls on
the farm defeats the end aimed at il
large allowance il not made for social
privileges aud enioyments. Hedge in
the bows and girls on every side if you
want to fix in them a spirit of discon-
tent. On the other hand let them take
their true place in society and genu:
inc fonduess for uutrammeled farm life
will be developed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25
MORE RAILROAD TALK
The lnter--.Urban Road is Being Rapidly
Extended in All Parts OF the West

The Harlan American discusses the
benefits of inter-urban railways In its
last issue as follows:
HAVE COME TO STAY
The inter-urban railway fever has
struck the corn belt in earnest, and we
predict that this modern means Of
transportation has now come to stay.
Eastern as we'll as western capital is
seeking investment in this type of rail-
way for the reason that it looks like a
promising dividend payer. la this
there is no mistake, because the people
of the corn belt have money to spend
in travel if any people have il and,
furthermore, our short experience with
inter-urbans indicates that the ira vel
habit is soon developed The Home
stead is in favor of these electric rail
ways. Ii they are properly managed,
honestly capitalized and judiciously
taxed they constitute a genuine asset
wherever thew are located Oar rnral
as we'll as urban people are benefited
by their Introduction and these rail-
ways, in our opinion, are going to help
accomplish purpose which past expe-
rience seems to Indicate could not be
accomplished We refer to their effect
in preventing the building up of our
urban atthe expense OF our rural popu-
lation
THEY SCATTER THE PEOPLE
the people. Thisis shown by the man
In, hat oil
being a common thing to find farms
containing no more than 20 acres The
quarter sections are being split in two
and in some cases divided into four.
When this is done it need scarcely be
said that the inter-urbans increase the
value of real estate in the rural dis
tricts. Therefore, as business prop
osition, farmers can afford to be very
liberal in such concessions that are
made in order to establish an electric
railway, because the first effect is to
increase the value of land. This may
tbeespecially an advantage to those
who contemplate owning land perma-
nently, but on the other hand these
railways make land earn more because
of this improved transportation SER
vice. Therefore the increase does not
represent ncIlLlOuS Valu0. we nave
in mind many instances where land
has doubled in five years and there is
no question but what our highest pric-
ed land, other things being equal, will
be in the vicinity of these railways. AS
we see it farmers have no risk to run
when they give encouragement to the
establishment OF these roads, because
modern construction and management
require that the roads have their pri-
vate right-of.way SO that the ordinary
team traffic is not interfered with in the
least. These railways bring the dai y
man, the fruit grower, the gardner as
we'll as the stock breeder, right to the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25
Tried at CrestOn

II. J. Gilchrist returned yesterday
morning from Creston where he had
gone to give testimony before the Fed
eral courtin the case OF Hans Lauritsen
and Christina Marie Jensen. After
hearing the evidence Judge Mcpherson
decided that the woman should be re-
turned to Denmark and the man should
serve a sentence of 60 days in Iail at
Red Oak and pay fine Of 81 200. II
the fine is not paid he shall serve 30
days more at which time he shall be
turned over to the Immigration Bureau
for deportation. IL seems that they
had two hundred dollars In currency
and and draft for like amount,
but all of IL had been turned over to
their attorney. When the Judge learn
ed OF it he promptly made the attorney
return the draft and directed the Mar
shall TO have it cashed in New York
and give the money to the woman. OF
course the lawyer squealed but Judge
Mcpherson in his bluff manner told
him to sit down and shut up.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25
HELP TO OPEN THE ROADS
And Give The Mail Carriera a Chance
10 Get Through

The Manning Monitor puts in a plea
to the patrons to help the boys who
deliver the mail by opening the roads
after storm and helping to keep them
In passable condition. The Monitor
says: The II. +. ID. boys are surely
having the time OF their lives trying
TO make their routes. IL the patrons
would try TO assist the boys and help
open the roads along their premises
there would be but little trouble In get.
ting along, but they do not seem so
inclined. Some OF the boys have got
stuck In the snow and taken two hours
to dig out and still the patrons seem
TO think that they ought to make their
routes anyway. One carrier travelled
over nine miles OF road where not
single team had been along; had TO go
every way TO get along To get them
their mail, thinking they would try TO
help him and break the roads, but lit
tie II anything was done To help him,
still they all wantmail. The boys have
done all they can to get the mall
around, going ole.half one day and
the other half the next, and In that
way get them their mail every other
day Most OF the patrons are satisfied
with this, as they know the condition.
However the boys are gaining little
every day and ere long we hope they
can make their routes in full again,
but In the meantime we hope the pat
rons will use every effort to assist all
they can In getting and keeping the
roads omen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25
"He Giyeth His Beloved Sleep"

Mrs Lucy Ann Grife passed from
this life to the life eternal at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. II. N. Christen-
sen, at an early hour Saturday morn
ing March -, 1909.
Mother Grife came to this place to
reside with her daughter, five years
ago last November, and on account of
her feeble condition and advanced age
she has not been permitted to go about.
She has made many warm friends
among those who have met her in the
home, who join with her loved ones in
mourning her departure. She was the
mother of large family, of whom
seven children long since grown to
manhood and womanhood's estate,
are still remaining TO await the final
summons to meet her 10 the better land.
A long and useful life Is ended but
the blessed memory of her kindly min
istrations, her love and helpfulness to
her loved ones and others who came
within the circle of her acquaintance,
will long be cherished in the hearts Of
those who knew her best.
She was an optimist In the fullest
sense of the word and her cheerfulness
and pleasant disposition helped more
than words can express to Tighten the
burdens of others.
Her children rise up and call her
blessed" and wish in this sad hour to
express their loving appreciation OF
the best of mothers. Her son-in-law,
Rev. G. Nj. Jones of Louisville, Neb
preached her funeral sermon, paying
| loving tribute to her who had been
a true mother to him for over 30 years.
He was assisted in conducting the SER
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25
A GENEROUS ACT

Senator Dolliver did a generous act
when he resigned his place on the
interstate commerce committee and in
sisted that Senator Cummins be APP
pointed to place on that important
committee. In speaking OF it, Senator
DolliVer said he had done what he
did so that Senator Cummins might
have good assignments, that he wanted
Iowa's interests we'll looked after and
because be feltit would go far to create
a better feeling among the republicans
of Iowa and remove the idea that he
at any time had any personal antagon-
ism to Mr.. Cunmins, despite the fact
that he had strongly opposed him in
the Allison-Cummins campaigne.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-03-25
Much Colder Winters

1--WE have no reason to complain OF
the billiards we have been having the
past few weeks" said Mr.. ID. A. Nash
Monday. "This winter has not been
a circumstance to the winter of 1866
1867. Snow covered the ground on the
10th day Of November and did not 90
oft entirely untilthe following summer.
We had six big billiards and the
storms Of this winter were nothing but
gentle zephers compared to those OF
that year. | crossed the Des Moines
river on the ice on a sled on the 18th
day Of April 1867 and IL was so cold
! nearly froze getting TO my home In
Humboldt county. But the weather
and In five days time | was in
the1ield sowing wheat. The ground
had been plowed the fall before aud
the show naturally blew of of the
plowed ground into the grass. We
could not harrow very close to the
land covered with grass because the
snow there kept the frost In the ground
which remained there until very late
in the spring and in some places into
the summer "-Ames Intelligeneer.