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New-York tribune., 1909-02-24
Amusements.
METROPOLITAN
OPERA HOUSE


Mt flRUPUIIiAN H.sF TslsPhgY91a Y1ss
GRAND OPERA sFAsoN. Isos-Isoe.
T0SGHT AZ 2aSaE Ks!sSS
ska; NM, Burrian, Rains (de6ut) Nuhlmann
TTarRs T2rr1R EVE'i FEB IS Al s-m TRoyAToRE
Mines Rappold. Homer; NM Martin. Anato. Rossi
IiilIE FRI EVE FEB ss AT s-MANoN; Mms- Ada
NM Caruso, scotti' Ross. Reiss- Besue- Con-
SAT AFT, FEB. q. AT I;so-DIE NE MEIsTEE- TER
Sooner. Goritz. witherspOon- Huhlmann. Reiss
SAT- ExE. FEB, q, ats tat IsEgIar s; prices DE,sss'M n
sGSpAY Eve FEB; :s. AT $50 S'cLoCE-
tim Home: NM Martin Hinckiey- Entire Metro
politan Opera Orchestra OF $50 men & and d9gSis
mon. EVE. Mar, l. at s-FAUST. Mines. Farrar.
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WILL Mr. Ada ny RGHS As59 Mms. FSl59ssf a9ss
CAY NM TEass Ana'o SoraaSeSS9G5S %91s FAR
rar: NM Caruso. scotti. Rossi. Reiss- Conductor.
FRI EVE. Mar ). at s-MADAMA BUTTERFLY.
Mines Destinn; Fornia; NM Grasst ATnato Con-
SAT-. Art. Mar, g. at THE BARTERED
BRIDE [PEodsn9 Hsysstal- Tfs Didnr ssi,
BIass. Mphmann t. Conductor Mahlsr pH,-r.- p-,,..
eaRsIFsT last Pertoruaace This season. Mines
Fremstad. Homer: NM Burrian; AEaato Hineklsy
chorus: co9duesoE: Hertz Hertz, r.no--,u
BROOKLYN AcADEIY OF MUSIC
Mines Df PasduaIi MattfeId. Niessen-Stoae. NM
Bonci Campanart- Conductor. Spetrfno-
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES.
FIRST SERIES
Sat Eve Mar. 8. Z. .PAFeSIFAL
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SECOND SERIES
T,.s Mar 3n a. $50 - TRISTAN und ISOLDE
", s1r a. $40 -.--.... DAS RHEINGOLD
T,es Apr a AT 80 -..-----.-- DIE WALEUERE
TSg1s rSgI Eve. Apr 5 at 80. -. sIEGEEIED
SEATS NOW ON SALE
WEBER PIANO USED
New-York tribune., 1909-02-24
WIRELESS REPORTS.

The F4Irnesia reported 1923 Sandy
az 74O yesterday. is expected to dock about $50
e. to-day.
Tne Kaiser Wilhelm II. reported 3a3 miles Of
sandy Hook $40 a yesterday is expected dock
The Vederand reported passing LIghtship
b:f4 a m yesterday. is expected 10 dock at $50 a
New-York tribune., 1909-02-24
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
M1N1AruRE ALMANAC.


Sunrise e:35 Sunset 5:43 Moon 1:O0 Moons
HIGH WATER
kM-sandy Hook 1O49 Gov. Island :o4 He'll 700
M-SandZ Hook is Gov. :35 Hell 73G
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sBrings mail.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-24

Hamburg. February 10. Hamb-Am
New Orleans. February IS - racine
r-r-nnr-ARX
New-York tribune., 1909-02-24

Mar 70. $50 m
New-York tribune., 1909-02-24

ALEXANDRIA MaTy Nary narse s1lsSs Frank & Fosariy La
Mat. Daily. 25c. Petite Adelaide, McConhei q @ Sp
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
BY p. III. Harvey

side, the one entrance serving for ALL There are
frepaces chimneys in these winter resorts"
but suspended from the roof is basin filed with
OIL and containing quantity of dry moss, which,
when lighted, gives broad flame. This warns
the house instead of fire and gives light to the
occupants by day and night, besides being used for
cooking food and drying shoes and clothes. The
floor of the house Is little above the hearth, so
that the men may sit in front with their legs dam
Cling down, and the women, of course, sit behind,
cross.egged. There is not a solitary stick OF fur
niture beyond this lamp but old tents or skins are
spread the floor, which bed and bed
ding at night and parlor furniture in the day,
Marriage customs in Greenland i'm a great
many conspicuous by their absence a large
proportion Of the natives being polygamists taking
to themselves one two or more wives, according
to their means and disposition.
AS will be from the photographs accom-
panyng this article the dress OF both sexes is very
similar The upper garment is made of sealskin
with the hair side out terminating in tongue in
the OF the women whilst the mems are cut
all round. The top is so far open as to admit
the wearer's head, a hood being behind This is
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

the rff.raff Of two towns? That it has such un-
savory reputation that the county authorities have
decided to close IL up menace and a hotbed
of immortality; that it Is the surest damnation for
n woman TO be seen even i'm the vicinity of it? No
wonder Mayne turned you when you admitted
you had been there"
Christine had shrunk pale and trembling into
her chair and it with the utmost difficulty
that she finally sad
"That what his look meant them he knew
and IL hurt him to-"
The Judge stormed up and down the piazza in
a perfect frenzy OF selfcondemnaton, shaking his
hands and striking them together, and bitterly do
nouncing himself for the part he had unwittingy
played At last Christine reused herself
ut cannot be helped" she said At least
have gotten rid of Mortimer He will hardly dare
to his visits here when he returns"
I'm afraid that consolation is TO be short-yed,"
said the old man. Harry Mortimer is In town
again. | him this evening on my way out
here. He had been drinking heavily | am sure,
for he greeted me bosterously as ] passed"
Christine shuddered apprehensiVely
"If he should come here . would mean re-
currence OF all thought had safely passed
away" she said slowly still, he would hardly
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The Washington herald., 1909-05-09
LITER AIRY MA @ A NE

me up TO the best OF his ability, l can diff
ference In her day by day. She may live for some
months, but the end Is inevitable. Now do you
why sacrifice l make is too great? II
can purchase her moments happiness, it is
my duty to pay the price"
"But not at the expense OF your good name" he
protested firmly "QuiXotism may be carried to
extremes, and usually is"
"My good name is not involved" she said quiet
ly. You have exaggerated the situation"
Y XAGGERATED it," cried Judge Hargrave. Good
81 God, child; you don't know the meaning OF what
you say. If have done anything, have belittled
it, and l am afraid that in my cowardice--in my
criminal idiocy-I have caused you greater trou
BILE than you know, What blind old fool have
been!" he continued savagely, "No wonder Mayne
doesn't admit you to his confidence he did
Why, child, If the truth told he probably
looks upon you as greater danger TO the moral
welfare of his affianced than"
"What do you mean?" asked Christine, startled
"Is there anything fearful in admitting / took
drive with Mr.. Mortimer and halted at a coun-
try inn for some refreshments?
Country innl" said Judge Har grave, bitterly.
us 1t possible you do not know that this place
you speak of country inn is the resort of all
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

Judge Hargrave swore softly to himself in
runbling monotone Then he arose and paced the
verandah. Finally he came back to her and took
her hands.
my dear" he said, looking down into her face,
"you noble woman, but there are things you
have no moral right TO do Even your sisters
apparent happiness may be purchased at too great
a price"
She looked up at him in the gathering dusk,
and her eyes wide and soft,
Dear old friend OF my mother" she said softly
you are wrong quite wrong There is
rihce involved; no real price to be paid. / had
long ago made up my mind that some things were
not for me-"
But" he protested, "do you think it fair to
Mayne to keep him in ignorance of such thing?
Is IL just to him? Is there not a moral prlnc
pie involved which deserves consideration from his
Wewpont?"
Promise me you'll keep secret If I tell YOU"
she whispered leaning close TO him. and he
nodded at her reassurngly, she went on I've
tried to fight against the knowledge of this thing,
but know. Alice will live to marry Will
I've known IL for some time and much as / hope
ganst hope it still remains an ever-present fact.
She has organic heart affection, DIR. Bryce tells
and while he pretends to be hopeful, and buoys
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09


And yet these are merely few of the inconveni-
and hardshps in the daily life of the Eskimo
housewife. For the mode of living and customs of
the hardy Arctic have chan ged little since the
discovery OF Greenland hundreds of years ago, al
though there is Christian church, and sup
ply steamers are maintained by the Danish gov
ernment for improving the condition OF the Eski
In this barren and monotonous country the women
do all the hard and laborious work, build their
houses. rig up tents, help in the hunting and fish
ing, and make their own and their husbands
clothes. At the commencement of the cold weather
they set to work TO build their winter quarters. A
suitable spot is selected and the walls built up
by the sturdy maids and women with masses Of
stone heaped one upon another with pieces OF turf
between All the holes and crannies are filed in
with earth, bushes then laid on top, and finally
a layer of fine earth Spaces left for the Win
dows, which are filed up with pieces Of thin seal
skin sewn together. The entrance to these houses
is by small passage, low that the occupants
must creep in on their hands and knees.
These curious residences all the ground
floor. Several families dwell In one house, each
room often containing entire family. IT, after
the house is built another family wishes TO join
the domestic circle, an extra wing is built along
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

der them both and women shirts made
OF the skins OF birds sewn together the feathers
being turned inwards, that they come next TO
the skin.
by way of a great coat in storm weather
smooth sealslSin hide Is worn, called tuelk. The
boots made OF sealskin with the hair inwards.
the sole being covered with walrus hide these
reach over the knees and meet the middle part OF
the dress. The whole COSTUME" is made by the
The arrival i'm the world OF the youthful Eskimo
is not greeted by the orthodox cradle and swad-
ding clothes, or any other of the bewldering ac-
cessories OF the child OF civilization. Until he can
shift for himself he lives absolutely naked, inside
his mothers sealskn blouse, skin to skin keeping
him warm. This arran cement allows the mother
TO go about her work almost Immediately, and she
also hunt and travel without a baby carriage
or without having anyone at home to mind the
baby"
Spared the mseries of soap and water, and early
weaned TO the readily swallowed diet of bubber
and seal meat, the infant rapidly deyelopes
that Invaluable layer Of subcutaneous fat which,
while It enhances the chubby appearance of the
lads and the shapeness of the madens, assists
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The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

ri our American women were transport
ed to a cline where they were expect
~ ed to build their own houses while
their dutiful husbands went a-fishing,
where it was considered utter madness
to wash ones clothes--to wear them in
fact to the bitter end; where beef, NUT
ton or pork were nonexistent, and where
chairs, tables and bedsteads were un-
known, it is highly probable that the
cause of woman suffrage would enlist
The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

neatly trimmed with foxskin, and made to fall
back over the shoulders, or cover the head, If
required.
The lining consists Of the skins OF the elder
duck or aux the lining being close to the
bottom and open at the breast serves as n
pocket. This dress Is called an amoaut. Un-
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strange acquaintance if possible, stronger
than it had been the previous night The girl face
still haunted him persstenty, and, strangely enough
the eyes of another woman kept flashing before his
vision bringing with them feeling of vague unease
something which refused be banished AS the ghost
declined the invitation to vacate, and it was not in
Raymond's nature to run, he turned and faced it
that is to say, he sat down and began thinking of
Gwendolen Marston.
For the first time it occurred to him that he and
Gwendolen had lately been drifting into something
deeper than friendship. During the last few
weeks there had been growing up between them kind
of understanding Gwen pointedly gracious to
him. and he had felt little fattered, and perhaps
little dazzled To be the chosen knight of this beau
tful girl who had the world of fashion at her feet
gave him thrills of qualification which he almost mis-
took for the stirring of passion. And the passion
might easily have sprung to life had not fate willed
otherwise
At midday Raymond knocked at the door of the
house in Chesney street with hand that trembled
little with nervousness He found Mrs Forsythe alone
Condolences comparatively easy between two alone,
and Mrs. Forsythe not long in opening her heart
to the whom nstinctvely, she felt to be worthy
of her confidence.
Tmidly she gave him to understand, replying to
his embarrassed Inquiries that the immediate needs of
the two had been satisfied Raymond s sigh of relief
was audible The story which the half fearful woman
poured out reused his indignation to a pitch which
set his pulses tingling
Through the death of her husband, after deplor-
able financial failure the widow and her daughter had
found themselves without means of any kind. Doro-
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against her, she had been unable to prove her limo
cence She had been dismissed without references,
and the rest of the story too painful to relate;
the widow s sobs put end to it.
Raymond understood. He seemed to the girl in
her frutless endeavors to obtain situations 1t
occurred to him, for moment to doubt the fact of
her honesty 1t quite clear, now, the way in
be put into a situation, and that without delay He
rose to go. At the door he met Dorothy and regret
ted his departure. If his determination to strain
enng the glance of tmid gratitude which she flashed
upon him would have been than enough.
Upon dropping in at the Marstons that day Ray
mond found himself in the midst of a disagreeable
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By NITA GIBBS SON

h Of of The Sadow "Ffy, The Harrington TWn "Loes
n TpdigM AdUenue.' Etc
RY ruEN PRESS
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A T length he fell asleep, to dream of the girl whose
IA trembling form he had supported through the
chill night mist; and still, in his dreams, her eyes
were reproachful as they met his He awoke
with the determination to find way of helping his
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uOuleSulc ulSUurDduce. IL WAS CduSeu
by the hasty and unaccountable flight
of Miss Gooch, the governess who had
charge of Gwendolen s three younger
sisters in the schoolroom. 1t seemed
to him that fate was favoring him in
manner that was almost startling.
Here was the opportunity for helping
the friendless pair whose cause claimed
him almost, it appeared, without con-
sulting him, so insistent had it be-
come.
Mrs. Marston was almost fearful
with vexation over the affair. ''What
with the servants, and what with these
wretched governesses, she exclaimed,
~ am nearly driven crazyl This is
the third governess this year; and
Miss Gooch told me only last week that
she was getting on better with the chill
dren. l think the woman must be
mad!
Raymond seized his opportunity, be-
ginning a little haltingly. "l-er--I
know young lady who, L think, would
suit you splendidly," he said.
"Really2' she remarked. How
opportune! Who is she?"
He braced himself for an experience
which was new to him. lie was not at
all used to lying, but he felt that, in
this case, the end must be presumed to
justify the means. Mrs. Marston was
not the woman to be melted by a ro-
mantle story, however dramatically
put.
"She S Miss Forsythe, he said,
slowly, trying to appear nOnchalant.
81 know her mother, you know. They We
come down in the world, and the girl
has to earn her pin money" lie
paused, looking furtively at Mrs. Mars
ton s face for a sign.
"Well,' she remarked, after lit
tie pause, sometimes the beginners
are less opinionated. If she could
,on cunpoea Cba ho1onuc to u
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5 RAYMOND THoRNE walked
home from his club that night
he passed the doors of the
Lutte theatre. The perform
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thy s liberal education had been turned
to practical account, and she had sup
ported the two by teaching until, one
day, thunderbolt fell into the midst
of their apparent security. Dorothy,
engaged as governess in wealthy fam
lily, fell under the cruel suspicion of
jewelry theft, and, so dark was the case
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

had been out of work few days, just
long enough to have the cold fact set
tie into him, when the good old 18th
of March came around. 1t will be I'M
derstood that Pats gayety was not
more than skin deep when he went out
with his little niece to view the cele-
bration.
Rejecting upon his situation. he per-
ceived that he ought to move to an
other city where his story was not
known. But how could he do 1t with
out money? Alone. yes, but not with
the children. Neither could he leave
them behind. and If he stayed how
could he take care of them with this
blight upon him?
II wonder" said he, not irreyerently,
''if st. Patrick himself can see any
way ont of this"
He bought the little girl a FIVE cent
bag of candy, and then they walked
uptown to save car fare. $50, you
see,' said Pat. we've made a nickel
by that transaction. for it costs you
nothing to ride on my shoulder when
you're tired
Presently they were posted in an
eligible spot on the avenue. the child,
perched on Pats shoulder, clasping
the remains of the bag of candy in
one hand and Pats hair or sometimes
his ear In the other, while she gaZed
wide eyed at the approaching specta-
Gle
After awhile Pat was aware that he
was the object Of peculiar scrutiny
1t was no new thing for him to be
stared at, but this was different A
man of thirty-five or therea bout, rich.
ly but rather oddly dressed, with a
heavy jacket of fine cloth, a rolling
collar, flowing tie and a soft hat. was
studying Pat from various points OF
they had a strangely searching look,
which finally affected Pat with that
familiar nightmare sensation Of being
on crowded street in painfully insult.
! fcient attire.
| This was getting on Pats temper
when suddenly the stranger walked
up to him and offered a card on which
were the name Stephen O'Connell and
an address, with the word Artist
written in pencil.
Did you ever pose?" asked O'Con-
| nell.
NO" answered Pat.
"Never were asked? Well. that's
strange. Would you be willing to pose
for me? Religious subject. 1t would
| be a chance to make some extra mon
ey In the evenings. suppose you're
employed?"
"Not just now
O'Connel seemed highly pleased
He explained what he wanted and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
ERoM THE NEW YORK WORLD ocr 20. oS
PRISON HARDSHIPS
AFFECTED AFTER LIFE

One of the most interesting exper-
fences that has ben recorded in con-
nection with the Cooper remedies.
which are now being extensively sold
in this city, is related by Mrs. Henry
Strattmann of 265 East Tenth street,
New York. Mrs. Strattmann de-
scribes the case of her husband, a
veteran of the Civil war who spent
l l months of his service in Anderson
vile prison. She says:
my husband had stomach trouble
for many years. He was for 81 years
employed in a sugar refinery. He is
an old soldier of the Civil war. ard
during that struggle was incarcerat-
ed for IL months in Andersonville
prison. AS a result of the hardships
imposed uron him at that time he
has never had a healthy stomach
since.
during the past twelve years, how
ever his trouble gradually became
more aggravated, and for several
years past he has suffered terribly
He got SO he ate :c:y spariugly and
seemed to have no desire for. food
Liquids formed his principal diet as
| solid food hurt him and made the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
RECORD OF COURT HOUSE
Real Estate Transfers.

Nils Ohrberg to John T. Ohrberg,
south 10 feet lot Z, block "A Grit
fifth & Co.'S addition to Moline, $2,200.
Harry X. Entrikin to Charles A
Weimer, lot l, block /, Hillsdale. Sis.
Claus j. Fulscher to Walter B. Gray,
south " lot 2, north " lot 3, Milan,
Hampton township. s100
John P. Sexton to Oscar J. OIL
weiler,> lot 5, w. E. Bailey's second
addition Rock Island. 81.
Carl w. Lindstrom TO Peter Larson,
lot 81, block 1S4, city East Moline
$1.75O.
Otto Waltz to Henry A. ]. Pardon,
lot Z, Schubert e FluegeI's first add
ton Rock Island 81.
George w. Sears to Dewitt w. Git
lot IL, block 1, Sears first addition
Sears. $500
Cyrus l.. Williams to Emil J. Eek.
strom, north II lots SO, So, block y
town of Silvis. $500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

pain more severe.
Doctors were consulted. but failed
to help him. One doctor diagnosed
his trouble as cancer of the stomach,
and held on. no hope. He also tried
a number of remedies that were re-
commended but might Is well nave
saved his money for all the good they
did. About two months ago he was
persuaded to give the Cooper reme-
dies trial, and procured a treat
ment of Cooper's New Discovery.
Now he is we'll. / have not seen
him look SO strong and hearty in
years. He feels splendid and eats any
kind of food he likes. All the pain
has disappeared, and he is entirely
free from gas. We deeply appreciate
what Cooper's New Discovery has
done for him, and having proved it
to be a sovereign stomach medicine,
we do not hesitate to freely recon-
mend it to all who suffer from sto-
mach disorders"
Cooper's New Discovery is now on
sale at leading druggists everywhere.
If you are unable to get it from
your local druggist, notify The Coop
err Medicine company, Dayton. Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

hiuoiy uoW hiuN-
ly he couldn't MY WORD FOR THAT"
know, but the light in her eyes was
torment to him for the hopelessness of
II ALL
One day when Pat came to the stu
do there was man with O'Connell, n
very quiet. inconspicuous person, sit
ting in a corner.
"Pat." said O'Conneil, "a week or
two ago l received this" And he gave
half sheet of soiled paper on which
was scrawled:
"Your saint is jailbird."
"Well," said Pat, ''it's true"
81 was rather afraid 1t might be-
responded O'Connell. YOU'D said so
little about yourself that had already
scented mystery. And it happened
at that time that / had few dia-
monds belonging to my mother in a
drawer of that desk. l was going to
have the settings repaired. So when 1
got this pleasant communication from
some friend who didn't sign his name
/ opened that drawer. The diamonds
were gone