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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-04-08
The Gypsy's Gem
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

The first notes Of the Toreador song
called group Of idlers and sightseers
near and cordial handciapping followed
the final note of the gypsies' music, for
there were singers In the band who
knew how to use their voices The
space near the cottage afforded bril-
liant scene these gala days; there were
always round about those curious ones
who must have their fortunes told
men as well as women, skeptics and
believers alike trying for a peep into
the future through the eyes Of the palm
reader, the horoscope interpreter and
the oracle.
Elsewhere in the village were merry
doings- eating and drinking, all the
rough diversions Of the early days, the
WAYS that men and women have ever
sought for Willing away the time Be
meath a canopy were Mistress Madge
and prim companions In sewing indus
try, while near the stile Miss Betsy lin
gered for a word with stalwart Hugh.
Crossing the village green I'm pairs and
groups were others Of the comely maid
ems, and all the small boys Of the town.
scorning more serious pursuits, played
merrily at leap frog, quoits and other
robust games.
Within the public houses we're heavy
discourse of the stock, and clinklng Of
the glasses, and boisterous applause
when enc would make attempt at With
cism. Behind his counter smiled the
rotund keeper; AMOS the tables and
the benches supple John moved con-
stantly with potables and lights. From
all the meadow land and tenant houses
round. the men were come to share the
village cheer. These moved not at the
notes of any song from near the Hath
away garden. but buried their coarse
faces once again in cup or mug. and
gurgled contempIatively.
These were momentous days. The
court was come. In brave array were
courtiers and warriors and sailors bold,
all picnfcking The servants ran about
In liveries respondent, important per-
sonages staIked hither and away In
heavy grandeur. Court ladies' and their
maids looked on the village and the
country folk disdainfully in part, but
some took interest and made acqualnt- |
ance here and there.
The latter. friendly ones, fiocked up
DO bear the gypsies sing, and when the !
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-04-08

began to feel gingerly the edge with
the ball OF his thumb. BY this time
~Bill' Souther was tremendously In
terested. Holding the sabre by the
handle. Lincoln stood up and looked
about him. He evidently saw what he
was looking for In a willow tree sew
eral feet away. Raising the mighty
weapon with his long arm. Lincoln
reached and clipped one OF the topmost
twigs of the willow. When he had
thoroughly satisfied himself as to the
efficiency Of the broadsword he sat
down. A few minutes later the CORE
spondence was closed on terms honor
able TO both parties"
AS the boat put back to Alton the
spectators ON the bank were Mortified
to see lying prone upon the deck fis-
ure covered with blood. while we'll
known Altonian leaned over the figure
plying fan vigorously. Not until the
boat was close in shore was 1t seen that
the figure was log OF wood and that
the bloody" covering was a red flannel
shirt. Wentworth dropped the fan,
stood up and grinned.
Lincoln was 6 feet and inches. with
an arm length in proportion. Shields
was feet inches, chunky and short
imbed- 4BIllr SOuther marveIed much
over the willow tree exhibition. and
how long Shields could have
'tood up against such odds.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-04-08

Senator from three States. and a brav.
general OF two wars. was fiery youns
man. While Springfield laughed
Shields began an investigation. He de
maEded OF the editor the real name OF
Aunt Rebecca'' The girls became
frightened. Bum. the banker. went
over to Mr.. Lincoln's Office and said:
We've got into an awful FIX
whats the mattergs asked Lincoln.
''The girls have written some poetry
on Shields" said Bum. Didn't YOU
see it in the paper? Wen. Shields says
he won't stand it. What shall we do
about itg''
''You go back and when you meet
Shields tell him wrote it, said Lin
coin.
Shields accepted this without verifi-
cation and sent the challenge. The
peacemakers. hurrying TO Alton,
brought the true story of the author
ship. The facts came out in the con-
ference on the island. and the seconds
began the interchange OF notes. Shields
saw the error of the proceeding further
when he learned that Lincoln was not
the writer. For an hour or more the
writing and exchanging Of notes went
on Meantime the population of Alton
stood in dense mass on the river
bank looking across the channel and
having good view Of all Of the move
ments- "Bill" Souther. a newspaper
reporter. kept his eyes on the prin-
cipals He told that for some time
after the landing Lincoln and Shields
sat quietly ON their logs Lincoln said
nothing. and Souther thought he looked
serious. After awhile something hap
pened. and Souther said that when he
saw It he nearly blew up" The bun
die OF sabres had been laid down near
the log where Lincoln was sitting. Lin
coin reached out and took up one of
the weapons. He drew the blade slow
y from the scabbard. and Souther said
lit looked as long as fence rail-"
Holding the blade by the back. Lincoln |
ooked closely at the edge. and then |
after the manner OF one who has been /
grinding a scythe or corn knife, he
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-04-08

| of the king" he said promptly. Il am
In the navy"
srhe arrow means not service" she
returned. ut signifies. rather, Loyalty.
'"hou are loyal many' she asked
always. everywhere" be boosted
'sThen why seekest thou Information
OF thy love affairs of soothsayers she
persisted
"sTis writ that soothsayers know"
he answered vehemently, "and do not.
cannot tell II am cherished In her
heart or If In my absence I am half
forgot. cannot even tell II | ana
present in her mind when | am near,
for then conyerseth she most iagrantly
with other and less worthy men"
LESS worthy men. indeed"
II deem them So"
"Rut is thy Judgment much TO be
depended on2 Thou seemest but a
youth; thy blood Is quick 10 take Of
Tense: thy heart protesteth over tribes
and standeth round In way OF buffet
Ing. When thou are older. thou wilt
better know the other sex and realize
that when thou art most fiouted thou
art most regarded-when thou seemest
most madly to pursue shouldst thou
hut hesitate, she would run unto thee"
Thou shouldst know women WELL"
he said. but how know that thou
sayest true OF what my power win be-
a,,,,e ,,rith wars 80
"'rhe stone upon my finger tells me
all--of thee and OF thy maid who IS so
steeled; how that she seemeth firm as
any wall-yet that II thou persist she
shall yield"
Thou wouldst counsel firmness and
;ood hopeT"
"As know the future and the sex"
$50 be II. then" he said. "but much
ear thou knowest gypsy maldens only.
md it's no gypsy maiden that hath cast
Ter charm ON me
"No gypsy maIden2 Then thy palm
5 wrong. Take back thy fee straight
way and run along"
He shook his head ~She Is no gyp-
"" he explained. "Only makebe
Buffalo Express.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-04-08

There Is not wealth enough to bu,
Tits my luck stone. lad" she said.
"Now this line here. bold. full
curve, denotes trained and steady
nerve; 1t is OF intersections free-thou
must gallant sailor be-"
IAN but the gallant he broke in. II
have never done gallant thing. The
sailors life Is one Of good. hard toll
and sudden perils. II you win. but
landsmen are the ones to whom are
offered chances to conduct themselves
with gallantry"
Thou dost not read thy life and
duties right" she said. Each time
thou swingest mid the lofty sails or
| fyest up and down the ropes thou com
est nearer to the captaincy, the goal Of
thy highest hopes. The stone / wear
upon my finger tells me where thy
thoughts most linger."
A peal of laughter startled them and
they looked UP to see more OF the gyp-
sizes. listening. "She hath a promising
subject whispered one. AYE. he has
a simple hand" the second said. "Betb.
tell him true" another counseled. cor
he'll haunt your days. Let him know
the worst and best; clear away the
haze
And they danced away to other
parts. telling one another Of their win.
nings and Of how they had almost been
trapped by some sharp-witted patron
trying to deceive them with false lnfor-
nation, just to lead them on.
II read, too, that thou are in trou-
Bile" said the girl.
Thou are the first to know It.. said
the youth. readily. but wincing In her
sight. How can a man who is most
times abroad have troubles? Tell me |
that"
THY trouble bides at home" she
softly said
Then dost thou truly know" admit
ted the youth. "Now tell me what I
shalt do. for win not longer sail the
sea in such uncertainty as has cursed
my voyages of late. am a mamie
said It as youngster doth who feels
the blood bounding in him each day
more swiftly than before-'T am a
man; pray thee bid me take my trou-
Die by the throat and strangIe IT."
BEST sake It by the haSd and plead
With Il, "-she said, cor look It I'm the eye
ind say your inmost thought"
Aye, look 1t in the eye-and be
dashed" he answered. II cannot say
ny inmost thought without some help.
g there no frmness or no readiness Of
peech writ in my palm, dear gypsy?e
"a plain all curleycues and tails-the
,wner's purpose always falls" she
"A miserable outlook be said, and
ct bis face.
"But thine hath no curleycues nor
ais, nor anything but weIl-dehned and
roper lInes-a lifeline long and red ,
nd deep, denoting friendship good to .
eep. Thou lowest one who is fickleY'
he asked poIntedly.
II cannot tell,v ne said. II mayhap
hould have brought her palm as weII?g [
1T is not needed now" the gypsy I
aid. "Come. here's an arrow well de- G
ned, sharp-pointed. short and blunt at {
nd What is the message fate design I
q Ivy this war token us 10 sendY
1.-THE arrow must mean the service 7
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-04-08
LOVE AND FAME.

/ looked for Fame
And Love came fitting BY,
But paused a while,
With bated wings, to sigh;
But still I looked for Fame,
And Love fed By.
Fame came at last,
When hope was almost SPEEDS
Fame came at last,
When youth and joy had hedS
And then / looked for Love,
But Love was dead
M. z. Marshall.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-04-08

(Mrs. BIunder has just received a
telegram from India What an ad.
mirabIe invention the telegram Is she
exclaimed, when you come TO consld
err that this message has come a dis
lance Of thousands Of miles, and the
gum on the envelope isn't dry yet
Tit-Bits.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-04-08
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The Treatment Is to Accomplish
what Science Has Been Sirug.
Cling 10 Attain for Centuries

me intense interest that has hssn mani.
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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-04-08

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Evening journal., 1909-10-07
FALL OPENING AT
cREENBAUM'S STORE.

Attractive Fall openings are becom-
ing so much a feature OF this season
that II takes something especially
worth while to cause more than a
passing glance. An opening display
that for arrangement OF women's beau
tiful fall gowns. suits and dresses as
well as exceptionally artistic decor
ating. is OF more than usual interest
is now being held at the establishment
OF Samuel Greenbaum, Nos. 302-04
Market street.
On all floors Of the building are hung
garlands and fcstoons of richly tinted
Autumn leaves and foliage in which
are hidden tiny electric lights that
diffuse a soft light thro' the leaves.
In the centre of the building so that
il can be seen from roof to basement,
IS hung q docevote. about which circle
snow white doves hung from invisible
wires. The whole presents an artistic
appearance for which the general man
ager and decorator. John Rhodes IS to
be congratulated.
The charming arrangement Of the
FAN styles in women's gowns and hats
presents a color scheme that Is greatly
enhanced by the neat and attractive
sales ladies.
Evening journal., 1909-10-07
MISS ELKINS BACK /
FROM EUROPE.
Refuses to Say Anyth ng
About alleged Engagement
to AbruZZi
BY United Press Leased Special wire

by 0nlltu IIeSS Leased spec al WIG
NEW YORK, oct. Miss Katherine
Elkins, the beautiful daughter of Sem
ator stephen p. Elkins Of West Vir-
glnia, has q viii of her own, and if
there is to be any talking by any
members of the Elkins family regard
ing her reported engagement to the
Duke Of Abruzzi, cousin of the Italian
King. Miss Elkins herself win do it.
At the present moment, Miss EllSins
is not disposed to talk.
With her mother and her two broth
ers, Stephen B., Jr., and Davis, Miss
ElSins returned 10 New York to-day
on board the Adriatlc. They were met
at the pier by Senator EllSins and
swarm of reporters. Miss EllSns posi-
lively declined to utter one word.
Davis Ellxins, her brother, was less
uncommunicative. IF there is any
engagement it is without my knowl-
edge" he said. IF my sister met the
Duke this summer, in Europe, as re-
ported, 1 don't know of it,"
"rhey We're reported to have met at
Culoz, Switzerland, and 1t is said the
Duke went later to the royal family
TO renew his pleadings to be allowed
to we'd" he was told.
IT was in London at the time" said
ElSins. "and they might have met
and 1 would not know it. I know
they did not meet at Bad Gastein, for
we left there before the Duke returned
from his mountain climbing"
Elkins concluded by remarking that
he guessed his sister would attend tc
the matter to suit herself and that she
and nobody else knows her own mind
Evening journal., 1909-10-07
JOHNSON BLUFFER,
SAYS JEFFRIES
Will Return 10 America TO
Cl.nch a Maich With
Him

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
LONDON, oct. flames J. Jefries de-
clared here to-day that he was tired Of
the bluffs being made by Jack Johnson
and that he would make him asree TO
fight so soon as he CJeffries returns to the
United States next week or brand HIM a
coward,
Il am as ht as a fiddle for a fight to
show that 1 am still the heavy weight
champion Of the world" declared Jeffries
to-day, "and / am going back to clinch
match with this biz nat-footed bluff
fer I know positively that johnson does
not want any Of my game, but l am also
convinced that public opinion win force
him TO fight.
Il expect that the fight will take place
in the United States. The report being r
culated that the fight might take place
In France or Australia is improbable.
None of the sporting men in either OF
those countries could afford to offer as
good O purse as we can draw in the
United states and naturally this fight
will g to tho club offering the most
money"
Jeffries is staying at the Waldorf Hotel
and has alreay caused the management
much woe A French countess who oc-
cupled suite under that Of the Ameri-
can pugllist demanded that her rooms be
changed as she was unable to sleep be-
cause JEFF spent much OF his time exer-
clsing other guests complained that his
training in the hotel disturbed them and
the management insists that it will be
glad when he sails.
Evening journal., 1909-10-07
new HEADOF STATE
HOSPITAL BOARD
William II. Swift Was Elected
To-Day as Successor to DR..
John ]. B aCk

At the monthly meeting of the trustees
Of the State Hospital for Insane, held at
Farnhurst to-day. William II. Swift Of
Wilmington. was elected president Of the
board. and George S. Capelle, also Of this
city, was elected treasurer, both succeed
ng the late DR.. John J. Black Of New
Castle. DR.. Black held both the offices Of
president and treasurer at the time OF his
death.
Mr.. Swift IS a retired business man, and
a director Of Union National Bank. Mr..
Capele is president OF the Wilmington
and Brandywine Bank.
The Board adopted resolutions on the
death of DIR. Black.
Only routine business was transacted,
following the election of the new officers.
Superintendent Haneker reported the
population in the hospital on October ],
445. of which number Pa are men and 2Oi
women. There were admitted during the
month. two men and six women. and two
men and four women died. The amount
received from board patients was Sl1757o.
Evening journal., 1909-10-07
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL

Liquidation such as has been going on
IN the market during the last day or two
IL counted on by the banking element
to hely tho bank surpluses which viii
be reported at the end of the week
There has been considerable worry over
the prospect Of wiping out the surplus
so suddenly, say c. l. Hudson & Com
pany.
Morgan house that has been bullsh
on Steel Common, now comes forth again
and says that this setback should be
taken advantage Of to buy 1t for invest
ment.
1t is rumored on good authority that
there was important covering for big
operators on the weakness Of yesterday.
Some large lines are said to have been
retired. particularly in u. S. Steel.
Lawson is reported today to be heavily
short of the stock market, particularly
Steel and Reading. According to the
gossip, his latest mystery advices" con-
stituted an EFFORT TO unsettle sentiment
so that he might cover short stock.
Noon--The market held strong through
out the forenoon with important gains
in all the leading issues. Union Pacific
became prominent about midday. crossing
2O7 against 205 ga yesterday. Southern
Pacific followed with an advance of more
than one point. Local traction stocks
also showed marked gains.
Evening journal., 1909-10-07
FOUR WANT TO
BE OPTOMETRISTS
State Board in Session Here
Conducts "QuiZ" For
Candidates

The Board Of Examiners in Opto-
metry is holding its first meeting for
examination today in the Y. NJ. c. A.
Building. All members are in attend
ance. They are James ID. Stroud, Of
this city, president; s. c. Evans, Jr.,
Of Milford, secretary, and r. S. Steph-
ems, of Dover.
Two candidates for licenses are under
examination. They are Thomas ]. New
land of Philadelphia, and James T.
Godfrey Of Wilmington. The exami-
nation IS I'm four subjects, theoretical
optics, theoretical and practical OPTIC
metry anatomy and physiology. Prac-
tical optics IS relinquished for this
term.
A general average OF 75 per cent.
Is required TO pass. The examination
Is rigid, as may be seen I'm the fol-
lowing rules under which examina-
tions are conducted:
"No candidate shall use any book,
instrument, or device OF any kind to
assist him. Any violation Of this rule
win forfeit the candidate his right TO
continue the examination, and forfeit
the examination fee.
ANY candidate receiving assistance
from OF giving assistance to any other
candidate will forfeit his right to con-
tinue the examination, and forfeit the
examination fee.
Questions must be asked where the
candidate IS in doubt as to the cor
rect Interpretation of a question OF a
member of the board.
''No candidate shall leave the room
during the examination, unless accom-
panied by a member OF the board. An
hour will be allowed for luncheon, but
no one must leave an unfinished paper
Candidates must expect a reason
able time 10 elapse before results OF
( the examination are made known"
The next meeting Of the board will
be held IN February. The place OF
meeting will be in that district where
there are the greatest number Of can
didates.
Evening journal., 1909-10-07
Episeopal Women NJ

GEORGETOWN. oct. 7.-Deleeates
from all over the State came to George
town for the opening session Of the
convention Of the Women's Auxiliary OF
the Episcopal Diocese Of Delaware
The convention began with a reception
to the visitors IN the chapel Of St
Paurs Episcopal Church. in charge OF
Miss Mary Coe Patterson. president Of
the local auxiliary, and a service was
held IN the evening with an addres.
by Bishop Kinsman.
Evening journal., 1909-10-07
WOODILL WILL LET
ANOTHER GET GEMS

BALTIMORE. Nd. oct. 7.-GiIbert
woodiu. tho husband Of Mrs. Edith May
Thompson Woodiil. who was murdered
near st. Miohaels, Nd, last Juno and
whose jewelry was pawnod in Baltimore
by her slayer, Robert E Eastman. Lame
Bob" ox-New York stock broker. viii
NOT come TO Baltimore TO recover his
vifes jewelry.
The press OF business took AIR. woodln
back 10 California and no did not have
time to stop in Baltimore. Instead he
has given power-of-attorney TO Col.
Charles II. Thompson. OF Mcdaniel, Nd.
tho foster-father Of the murdered wo-
man and with whom she was living
when the crime was committed. Colonel
Thompson Is expected to claim the jew
elry.
Evening journal., 1909-10-07
CUPID RODE
ON THE LAKE

SMYRNA. oct. IA pretty wedding
took place on Wednesday evening at
the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. William
Ryan, on Frazier street, when Miss
Ida Spicer of Laurel and William
Galloway OF Norfolk, Va, were married
by the Rev Robert Watt. ID. D., pas
tor of Asbury NJ. =. Church. The
bride was visiting Smyrna and the
groom came from tho South, hoping TO
persuade her to accompany him to his
southern home. An afternoon I'm a
rowboat ON Lake Como and an even
ing's stroll by moonlight encouraged
Cupid TO get busy and the young u
man consented to marry. Mr. and Mrs.
Galloway left on the evening train amid
a shower Of rice and old shoes, for their
future home in Norfolk, Va.
Evening journal., 1909-10-07
MEGARY STORE
FALL OPENING

At this season OF the year, when the
mercantile houses Of Wilmington take
on new life, great attention is paid TO
the Fall Opening. The new stock is
attractlvoly arranged, no expense is
spared in decorating and each firm
tries TO outdo the other in the general
appearance OF the stores. Furniture
possesses a personal note and appeals
TO everyone, so closely is it associated
with every moment Of our lives.
For this reason the fall opening of
tho M. Megary and Son Company
store holds an interest for all. And so
attraotively is their> immense stock of
beautiful furniture displayed and with
such an artistic hand have their ample
quarters been decorated that their
opening is proving itself a feature of
the autumn season. Every detail has
been mastcrfully worked out and the
arrangement Of the tinted leaves Of
autumn, the graceful dropping of
sinuous grapevines, mingled with the
vari-colored fruits Of the season, form
a finished picture that suggests the
color and harmony of the most beauti-
ful season of the year. Carefully
hidden among the masses Of foliage
and the cluster Of ripened fruit are
electric lights. so IT is at night that
this display should be seen to be most
thoroughly appreciated.
Through II all float the strains Of
delightful music from the instruments
OF the well-known Albert's Orchestra.
The programs have been selected with
the same care used in the other details
and each afternoon and evening the
visitors are gratiied by really good
music. The program for Fridays
concert is as follows;
March. Society Swing. II. Frantzgen
Selection, Mile Mischief....Y Herbert
Novelette,, LaCinquantaine. C. Marie
Waltz, Algeria ..............N. Herbert
Cornet Solo, IF You VIII BE Mine,
Chas T. Edwards
sololst. Lester Riggs
Characteristic Piece, Negro Medley,
S. Barnes
rntermezzo. Glow Worm. III .Iinoke
Medley. Overture. Remicks Hits.
Remici
March, Don't Take Nc Home.
Alexander
/ one of the noticeable features Of thS
| display is an arrangement of mission
furniture This type of furniture lends
itself admirably to decoration under
every condition. It's simple lines Sc
suggestive Of quietness, strength and
ease. are the duplication of the best
work OF the craftsman. A combina-
tlon Of the handiworlS of a strong arm
and a fertile brain. It is winning the
favor Il so richly deserves.
on every side, I'm every part Of thii
establishment examples OF the best II
the furniture line, against a background
OF beautiful decorations, are TO bl
seen objects of interest to ALL Thl
result Is credit TO the up-to-dat
policy Of the house of NJ. Megary an'
Sons Company.