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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-01-01


give and beque 1th the sum Of $1,000
and the memory Of his misspent
youth"
1t was very quiet in the wide. richly
FUR ished library. The May night was
st.u, but faint suspiration heavy
with the fragrance of jasmine flowers
stirred the Venetian blind before the
open window and rustled the moon
silvered leaves Of the aspens outside
As the incisive professional pronounce
ment of the Judge cut through the 81
lence the grim face on the pillow Of
the wheel chair. set more grimly. a
girl seated in the shadow of the fire
screen caught her breath, and from
across the table the Rev. Henry San
derson turned his handsome. clean
shaver face and looked at the old man
A peevish misogynist the neighbor
hood labeled the latter. with the parish
chapel for hobby and for thorn in-the-
flesh this only son Hugh. black sheep
whose open breaches Of decorum the
town had borne as best 1t might till
the tradition of his forbears took him
off to an eastern university. A reck-
less life there and three wastrel years
abroad had sent him back to resume
his peccadilloes on larger scale. to
quarrel bitterly with his father and to
leave his home In anger.
"Wait." came the querulous voice
from the chair. write in 'graceless'
before the word 'desertion.'
hi
graceless desertion." repeated the law
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-01-01

grind of poverty.
for David Stires'
health was pre-
c ar us. He
thought Of this
with a tinge Of
satisfa ction. The
least Of that pc
culiar clan. one
who had held his
place not by lik-
able qualitie S.
but by a versa
tile talent for
en- ter ia In ment.
Hugh Stires yet
deserved thus
m NC b. II AIRY
Sand erson had
never shirked an
obligation. LAS "A
m a q so W s.
words used by
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-01-01
Notice is hereby given that
Linnie B. Hart.


of Wehesville, Washington. who,
on Nov. I9, 1908, made timber and
stone entry, No. 1872, SERIAL No.
o15I5, for eHseA Sec. 10. nHswA
Section 10, Towship 80 n, Range
26 e.w,m., has filed notice of in.
tention to make final proof, to IS
tablish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Fred J. Fine, U. S
Commissioner, at his office at Orc
vile. Washington, on the 5th day
of March, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses
John F. Samson, of Oroville
Washington; Frank Arnold, Free
G.. Hart, w. B. Kelley, all of We
hesville, Washington.
w. F. Haynes, Register.
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Was ne. the "Sdtdot the old man--re
Snhderson' that CURED to him
uds, getting his Did anv man
deserts ro,n
sowed, after all? Was he the isaiah
Sanderson" that was. getting his de
serts?
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-01-01
G. cAaptsrs

SANDERSON and
the judge parted at the
gate, and Harry walked
slowly home in the
moonlight.
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ATOMS OR NOT

n IIEMPTS to account for the phenomena az NAV.
~ ter by its structure have been going on ever since
the days of Greek philosophy. They have aluva,.
been OF two types, the atomic which supooses tn
existence OF separate PARTICLES and the nouatomie
which supposes fluid basis of some kind that NAV
be infinitely subdivided. The atomic type Of exD,r.
ton has been in the ascendant for MANY wears c,.
although there have been occasional intrusona - 49,.
"continuum' theory
FOR instance, the atoms of chemistry have hen
supposed to be whirls in continuous ether Doctor
Larmor the English physicist in recent study Of tb
SUBJECT, considered that some kind Of aton,;sp, .,
mental necessity, both in chemistry and In ah.tr.rt
mathematics The molecular theory he saws r,rs+
stli be our guide if wish to continue 70 exn1,;
nature IN any physical way. But it is poss;hi- =
thinks, that when come to study the det,;1s s
molecular construction may run up against sn,,,
as for the ether, if it turns out to be verv cor,Ia
Oouy' we may have to fall back on pure phenorr~-
naiism which means that we may have TO ston o.
attempts at explaining things and content ourselv.s
with mere appearances
curiosity, however, is an ineradicable human t,;.
ana IN spite OF Doctor Larmor we shall probabv co.,
tfnuc to have theories OF the universe. The NO.,
complex the conditions that are revealed. The a,o-s
complicated will become tho explanations tha, .h.-
VIII evoke What will become OF the br,,,a 10y ICY
IN tne meantime We must leave for the phvsolosn. Sssn.
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Extraordinary Circumstances That Made Possible For
Nurse to Heal Broken Heart and to GiDe Spiritual Comfort

a" VERY nurse gives her pound of flesh to her
patient for she feels it almost disgrace to
/" lose one of them, and to each she lends un-
stintingly the best she has, asking only
their recovery for her reward. But / was
told Of a case not long ago where the nurse
than faithful, and yet-but you shall hear
the story. 1t is story of nurse and her patient.
The man was taken sick in strange city and
brought to hospital The doctors gave him every
aid in their power but with hardly any expectation of
success. Only his nurse refused to give up hope She
was always confident, treless indomitable They
pulled him through triumphanty, and right glad she
was, for YOU must know that after time personal
note had entered into her professional interest and she
rejoiced and grateful that the life of this man
was granted her
There IS no time when person reveals his own
innost self as when he is sick All the little shams
and articles crumble away. The peep the nurse had
been permitted Of this mans nature had revealed
such innate cllivalry and nobleness and a mind of
such breadth and ndliness that before she realized
it her heart had gone out to him
OF course She never let him know this. In the
quiet hours OF the night watch, when she was wont
build her castles in Spain her patient was always
part of the dream Though in his delirium he had
often called for Ellen she nevertheless persuaded
herself that this must be favore sister friend
and continued to be happy with her precious secret
One day the asked his to write letter for
him. The letter addressed to his wife.
He explained to the that there had been
slight misunderstanding. He had left home in anger
and having been taken sick shortly after he reached
the city, his wife had consequently not had word
from him in all these weeks During his illness he
had had time think things over and he had decided
that after all there many for her. and he
was most penitent for the worry and anxiety his
behavior and his long silence had caused her. In
this strain OF humility and love and contron he die
tated the letter few days later he received reply
Joyfully he told his that It all right" And
She had to smile her sympathy and say She glad.
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the requirements if you will accept the position after
hearing what desire of you
'The doctor has assured us that there is no hope
for Mr.. Harding-that his death is simply matter of
weeks. Naturally, it is one desire to make his
last days on earth as comfortable and happy as pos
sible. We have done everything we can, but he has
great longing that have so far been unable to
crafty. He has young granddaughter, my wife,
to whom he is devoted. She had lived with him for
many years, and when she married the old man
missed her sorely All during is illness he has been
asking for her but my wife is not very strong and
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dreaded having passed off well, | entered with
real interest into my work and determined to do the
best could for the old man both nurse and as
granddaughter"
The whole family played their parts letter perfect
At first when they called Rose I would not notice.
but gradually grew accustomed to it. Sometimes
the old would discuss little occurrences of the
past with which was supposed to be familiar, and
would have to feign remembrance 1t was strain,
/ confess and yet liked it.
Sometimes the situation grew most embarrassing
when, for instance, he would insist at night that
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The San Francisco Sunday Call

frankly do not think have ever been so shocked
and horrified as I was that moment All my old
harsh arraignments and anger against the woman
returned intensified tcnfold. l infuriated that
had brought this added possibility upon myself 1t
was just retribution for my interference. Had
not tangled matters worse? I had never surmised
that the wife of my patient could possibly be this sort
of What good could she do here now?
What to be done?
Finally in desperation determined to try as last
resource bring her of her duty, or If that
were impossible to induce her to pretend she cared
for her husband and play the part OF the devoted
wife for the few days so he probably had 10 live
So the next morning, when she had somewhat re-
covered her senses, 1 started in ! began by giving
her such lecture | never should have believed
was capable Of I told her of her husbands great
love for her. Of his belief in her. and his constan
longing for her. | impressed upon her his manlness
kindness and dignity and strength Of character, and
pointed out how proud and grateful she should be to
possess the love of such a
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his wife of his illness.
Tell her not to worry that am not very sick," !"
he said
Shall tell her to Gomez" asked. l recall how
he knit his brows though | had panied him
by my question, but he recovered himself in an in
slant and answered in a careless tone: "No, you'd
better not mention it; she'll use her discretion.
sent the letter off by special delivery, but it
either eight days before we received reply
My patient asked to read it to him. and this was
the way it | remember the exact words:
Dear James Sorry to hear of your illness. Hope
you will soon be better Am busy getting ready for
the Gcrthons ball this evening Love. Hastily,
"IIEI EN-
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CaIIed on to ACC a Part

When they returned the older one said. Il know
you must think our conduct very strange but the
selection Of the right person for Mr. Hardngs nurse
Is sl vital importance TO and though Doctor Wen
dali recommended you suited in every way for the
place wanted to satisfy ourselves for we dare not
risk mistake. We have decided that you can fill all
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Just she would be unable to stand the journey.
He pleads and begs to her, and will not or can
not, understand why she does not come.
Lately he has been more than ever insistent and
as his mind grows weaker this one idea of seeing
my wife becomes more dominant There are no
other young women in the family who might divert
his mind from her. and so when the doctor ordered
nurse it occurred to my brother in law here, Roses
brother, that if we could find some one who would
be able to pretend she was Mr.. Hardng's grand
daughter-dscovery would be irretrievable-Mr
Harding in this way might be satisfied and quieted.
This idea was not SO unreasonable as might appear
at first glance for Mr.. Hardings eyesght and hear
ing failing, and therefore partial resemblance
TO Rose in face and figure would make this plan
feasible
I'VE outlined scheme to Doctor Wendall and
he agreed to it He mentioned your name at once,
claiming that you not only resembled very strongly
the. picture of my wife had shown him. but also
that you possessed the necessary TACT presence of
mind and kindness of heart to successfully carry
through our plan
1t may seem to you very foolish subterfuge to
resort to, wrong to so deceive him, but Mr.
Harding has been exceptionally good to each and
every one of us, and have decided that it is
only right to do what little to give him one
last ray OF JOY, even if it is false one. Will you
help US" And without minutes hesitation said
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Breaking Her Husbands Heart

For mAute after had finished reading did not
raise my eyes from the paper. l was first abashed
and then enraged at the codheartedness of the letter
How those words must have stabbed the husbands S
heart! And could realize the added pain and hut
initiation for of his nature that third party
should be witness of his shame. But whatever he
felt, lie master of himself and had evidently re-
solved instantaneousy how best change the aspect
OF the matter in my mind. Only the tightly cenched
hand the sheet and f1c drawn brows revealed the
tension under which he held himself His voice was
perfectly calm, however, he said: Il am so glad
my wife is taking such sensible view of my illness.
She's right to go out, isn't she? No use moping
around at home; won't do any good My wife is a
very beautiful woman and much sought after
Couldn't imagine big ugly fellow like me would
tempt at raillery
knew all the time that he was watching me to see
# had discovered his ruse and so I managed to
smile brightly and agreed that Mrs. Williams was
indeed a sensible woman and there was surely no
need of worrying her pretty head. Wed-take good
care of him and send him home to her we'll and fit in
short order. | could see that he was much relieved
that | had apparently accepted his construction
though the letter itself CALLED and tortured him. And
in my heart my anger hot against the wife
No other letters came from her, and though he
could not resist look of inquiry whenever entered
the room he asked the question. And he never
her another letter There is no need to go into
a technical discussion of the case. Suffice it to say
that my patient resisted all best efforts and the
disease would not yield. He grew worse and worse
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A Nurses Broken Heart

Every day after that he sent letter to his wife
written by his When debating these letters he
seemed to regard his nurse as sort Of machine de-
void OF feeling opinion, for he poured out his heart
his wife, revealing bits OF personalities and such
depths of love and passion as of us are usually
incapable of expressing to the loved one himself and
never TO third party Can you imagine the feelings
Of his nurse she sat quietly beside his bed auto
matically writing?
sometimes smile when I read the yearly reports
OF statistics of hospital What do they really show
of the life OF hospital? What can they know of the
fears and anxietes and hopes and suerings of each
patient, and OF the labor and skill and sympathy and
heartachcs of the doctors and nurses? This man was
put down as an interesting case and remarkable re-
covery And when he was strong enough he was dis
charged cured He left the hospital gladly He
did forget, however to thank the nurse for her
care, and when he got home his wife sent her very
beautiful gift.
And the nurse? Well, she just kept on nursing
But she left this hospital little while and came to
San Francisco to work
Peggy told me this story, and though never asked
somehow believe that it is her story 1t was always
very quiet little Peggy that I have known, despite
her quick wit and her big heart; so have felt that
some time back where she comes from she must
have lived her moment that is due each one of US
Then tho spark out and for the rest of her life
she has simply worked.
nurses personal feelings are in truth considered
very little, and she is called upon to do many things
pleasant and unpleasant, apart from her nursing
Once for many weeks, besides my regular duties
had act a part"
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A Mysterious Message

Doctor Wendall for whom had done great deal
OF work, called up one morning and in his usual
short abrupt way asked if I could go on a case for
HIM that afternoon said yes once, for | had not
been well for the last few months and had done little
work The nestegg had had a big piece shipped off it.
and consequently ready to accept the first case
offered to After explaining briefly something of
the nature Of the case he said Don't bother TO bring
any clothes with YOU now. You can pack your trunk
and il you suit these people you can send for it to-
morrow. IF ] suit ] exclaimed, surprised But he
had already rung off.
Immediately called up his office for an explanaA
tion explicit details, but he not in and
had evidently phoned from the house of some patient
bad hall mind 10 ring up the address he had given
and leave word would not come But Doctor
Wendall had done many little favors for me, and L
realized that my nonappearance would undoubtedly.
lilace him in awkward position Besides / needed
The money and I guess have a little dramatic in
siiact tucked away III me, for scented situation.
SO determined to risk it ] packed my trunk, Ieav-
ing word that I would phone for it if wanted it.
picked UP my satche and marched forth to face the
unknown.
When arrived at the house / announced myself
the and was asked to step into the parlor
Presently two young appeared and after greeting
INC. they sat down if had come for social visit
aHd proceeded 10 talk, not of the patient but of
myself realized at once that they were trying to
draw out, that ] being overlooked and closely
scrutinzed inside and out
instead Of embarrassing me this sort of inspection
PIX me on my mettle and answered all their ques-
easily and cautiously telling them all desired
they should know and more, and watching in turn
the impression ] was making. After talking to
for a short time the two men excused themselves
and left the room for a few minutes
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Pretending to Be "Rose"

i was then drilled carefully in my lines and cues
was to call him "Granddad" My husbands name
was Ned Manning. This brother Will; he was a
lawyer and l was very fond of him. There was an
older brother-Max-who was a manufacturer of
straw hats, whose wifes name was Charlotte They
had four children, named-really, have forgotten all
OF their But at any rate was told about
all the family who apt in and also about
the domestic arrangements of the house, with colored
Nancy commander in chief, whose pet l had al
ways BEEN and little bits of my personal history my
habits and likes and dislikes ad nfinitum. | grew
interested and was glad had come
While went to the room assigned me to change
into my uniform my husband" and brother pro-
ceeded to announce to Mr. Harding Roses" arrival
When | entered Mr.. Hardings room I heard Mr.
Manning saying in a great, CHEEKY, welcoming voice.
We'll, here She comes Here's Rose at last
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The Wife Who Was Unworthy

1 have come for this lady | said, as I tipped
the man and dismissed him, and, slipping my arm
around her waist half carried her toward carriage
She was very white and her eyes were dazed AS
soon as she was seated her head dropped on my
shoulder. Il want to sleep Why won't they let me
sleep she said.
Tier voice was querulous and her tones were thick
So this, then, the explanation saw it all now
Her silence of course due to some severe illness
that she had not yet recovered FROM poor thing. and
the first strange note to her husband only blind
to prevent him from worrying. What dear little
sef-sacrhcing she wasl How hated myself
for my hard letter to her!
Upon arrival at the hotel had her put to bed and
sent Tor the doctor When he arrived he listened TO
what had to tell him of her actions, examined her
and then look of absolute disgust came over his
face, to be followed by of half amusement as he
glanced at me.
Miss Brown, this woman is intoxicated lust let
her alone and she'll sleep it off But tomorrow
before she sees her husband he said. growing
serious 7 think you might give her dose Of good
Old fashioned preaching the error Of her .wavs
Wen keep this from her husband if we can
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A Dramatic Moment

took my cue and grpped hard for the first plunge.
Crossing to the bed, stopped the old man and
said, well, granddad I'm here
The old man looked up at me with a puzzled ex-
preston on his face, and for minute / thought the
game was up But / managed to smile down him
and look of recognition came into his eyes and
oh, such happy smile answered mine.
Rose, you've grown little thinner, haven't your
Then, with sigh of contentment, I'm very glad
you've come. You're going to stayF9
why, of course l am" | said becoming more as
sured as saw the success of my imposture
But why have you that dress and cap on he
asked, again looking painfully perplexed
why, you see, I've come to nurse you so want
to look as much like real nurse as possible Don't
you remember how l used to dress up when was
little, and how YOU would laugh at me? You see,
haven't outgrown it."
This was wild guess, but most children do enjoy
dressing up, and had to take a long chance and it
carried The old gentleman Immediately began talk
ing about my childhood, and even forgot for time
that was with him and happy in his memories
And SO the first meeting. which we had all most
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-19
Items from Laid.

Ladd, March 12.-Niss Alethea Hens
ley, who has been exceedingly i'll with
pneumonia, is rapidly recovering.
Bethlehem public school is still pro-
crossing, but through the entire term
it has undergone many difficulties,
such as measles, chicken-pox, bad
colds and fair sample of ugly wealth
er for the pupils.
Mrs. Ben McCrad paid flying visit
to Ladd last week.
Sunday-school will reopen at BethIe-
hem church April LIST.
The music class is still in session at
the church, but will close shortly.
There is some talk of a sacred musical
entertainment at the church this spring
again.
Laid is so quiet now that our mayor
Col. S. P. Nimmo, is enjoying much
needed rest.
MI Roscoe East has been suffering
from long attack Of nervousness ane
rheumatism. He is somewhat bette
at this date.
Mr.. Milton Brooks passed away from
this life last Sunday morning. Mr.
Brooks had long been frail being owe
80 years of age.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-19
Circuit Court Jurors.

The following gentlemen have been
summoned to serve on the grand and
petit juries of the coming term Of the
circuit court:
GRAND JURORS-Messrs. B. p. Cav,
Philip NJ. Conner, Jno. M. Brown,
Samuel L. Clemmer, Jas. h. Fauver,
VIM. H. Asst, Jno. w. Beard, Samuel
f. Pilson, w. ID. Bowman, Edward
Fur, Jno. A. Silling and g. H. Fulton.
Attendance required Tuesday morning,
the 23rd, al 10 O'Clock.
PETIT JURoks-Messrs. Charles. D.
Crawford, VIM. j. Grove, VIM. Craw-
ford, Edward l.. Borden, Ernest M.
Dudley, S. Newton Kiracofs, Jno. H.
Dinkle, A. Baldwin Showalter, j.
Blackwood Patterson, VIM. f. Gilk-
eson, Robert Goodwin, Elmer w. Coin
er, w. w. koiner, I. c. Dickerson, j.
]. Bowman, J. Frank Clemmer, NJ. F.
Gayhart, Jas. f. Clemmer, r. B. Dull,
WIN G. Iange aad w. F. LANCE. At
tendance required Tuesday morning.
March %, st 10 O'Clock.
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Mr.. Jordan's Money Talked.


Expended S.35 for L. & NJ. Paint to
fix up his home. If for sale it will
fetch q good price. The painters said
it was the 3 gallons of oil they mixed
with gallons of l.. & NJ. that did the
job at 1-3 less cost than ever before.
Its celoring is bright, beautiful and
lasting. 1t won't have to be painted
again for II to 10 years, because the l..
& NJ. Paint is Metal Zinc Oxide COM
bined with White Lead and wears and
covers like gold.
Sold by c. FL. CohIon & Son, Stuarts
Draft; J. B. Roden, Waynesboro;
Augusta Milling & Mere. Company,
Messy Creek.