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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-13

$2.75 Wool Nap Blank
cts 80

OF beautifully soft finish;
wool hap; ia size; gray, tan
or white; well bound; a good
weight; $2,75 would be a low
price, but this September bed
ding sale offers them to you
at So
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-13

ried IN Seattle after q brief court
ship, little over a week ago, and
according to his bride. John is
cross and cranky and jealous. The
policeman told him he would have
to be good.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-13

Court sffver, Independent, Order
Of Foresters, gives an ice cream
social this evening at Pacific halls.
Members and friends invited. ..*
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-13

ers belonged to Swanson ana thxt
they contained 81, SO Tony must
face trial in court.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-13

And even at the market price OF wool these blankets
worth than $1,000 and $1500 shall offer
them for two days the quantity just $3.50!
Made of fine California WOOL yarn
oughy cleaned before their manufacture into banketshe
borders OF absolutely fast colorshe blankets themselves
white, substantially bound. full
size and weigh from to pounds; instead OF ~
$1,000 and $500, buy them .............. O0.OU
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-13
S4.75 Comforts. 1878

4.75 Conf 0rtS, $3.50
Just as light and fluffy as
down-72x84 Understanding
of cambria with rich floral pat
terns-tufted with wool or rib
bon cord-very best cotton
used for filling. Worth $4.75.
Sale price 50. IS
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-13
$500 Cotton Blankets,

One of the prize purchases
of the sale 1874 si3e-aetual
measurement 1890 inehes-ex-
ira heavy, well bound; tan or
gray, with fancy colored bor-
ders; regularly $500; for this
sale -. :. 81. 30
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-13
$4.25 Comforts, 1925

The very superior grade of
cambria is used for covering
In. rich floral patterns, nicely
blended colorings. Very best
Eliminated cotton, all in one
sheet, for filling; 72-S4-inch;
$4.25 value ........ 1925
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-13
$500 Emmerich Pillows,
$500

There won't be more than
enough to last Tuesday
through. 20x26 inches-well
filled with curled hens feath-
ers-covered with fancy Ger
man feather-proof ticking-$3
values, pair ~
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-13

75c BIeached Sheets Will Sell at SIC
size-S1xs0 nchesof round thread
linen finish cotton-a patent welded in the Hn
ter you hardly tell a al75c value OOC
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-13
1859 Down Comforts. $3.50

Just as light bed comfort could possibly beed with
goose downand the patterns colorngs of the French
saeen are beautiful They well filled and stitched
have sixinch plain cooed borders all
| as this seldom in Spokanei These Or r -
$500 Comforts the price is........... 4O.OU
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Net Waists, $8.75

$3.50 to SIS values. Some of
them are very elaborate with fine
lace. silk frogs, embroidery. Most
OF them are white, some are ecru
"a few have short sleeves-and
let us remark that some short
sleeves will be worn for evening
this fall and winter. Values range
between $3.50 and SIS, but one $25
waist Is In the lot. At. 1878
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-13

In just gray and tan, with
fancy colored borders; 76xSO-
inch size-large enough for
any bed. Of splendid colored
borders; regularly $780, sale
price $50. 81 IS
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-13

42x3S 1-2 inch size, and a
splendid heavy quality Of cas-
ing used in their making-pure
white, bleached, free from
dressing; 1Sc quality; sale
price lac
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-09-13
s.. so Emmerich BedP illo's, $3.50

They the pride of sock These pillows
2x2 inches and weigh pounds the pair They
light fluffy, and OH comforable-fed pure
waited turkey with grade
art ticking that is absolutely feather proof $3.50 the
price at which ever buy them regularly But buy
nssaS Of afd ,s ySs 1890 pair $3.50
New-York tribune., 1909-04-04

sat on Ted's knee. partly on Gerty's umbrella. and
mostly nothing
-- You are good me. George. Gerty. touch
ing the back or is neck with the brim OF her hat
1t ain't often I ride In cab All the time I
was keeping company with Bob we never ad one
| only wish Id got the money 10 pay for it.
George. who going ask question.
stopped imself, and then he kept striking matches
and trying read all about cab fares bill In
front OF i'm.
q" Ow to know many miles it is?' he
ses, at last
" I don't know Gerty; leave il TO the ca D.
It's his bisness amt II? And II e don I
know he must suffer for it
There hardly a soui in Gertys road when
they got there. but afore George ad settled
with the cabman there a policeman NOV
ing the crowd and arf the winders in the
road up. BY the time George had paid in,
and the cabnlan 'ad told him wot e looked
like Gerty and Ted 'ad disappeared indoors.
all the lights out. and I'm a state mind that
won't bear thinking OF George walked ONE his
lodging.
Bob was asleep when he got there but e woke
i'm up and told i'm about II. and then arter a
time he said that he thought Bob ought to pay
arf- because he 'ad saved is life.
'Cert'nly not Bob We're quits now:
that was the arrangement. 1 only wish was me
spending the money her. / shouldn't grumble'
George didn't get a WINK o sleep all night for
when he went round he ad almost made UP is
mind 10 tell Bob that if e liked pay up the
money ne could ave Gerty back: but she looked
pretty. and praised i'm up much for is gen
erosity that he began to think better of it. One
thing e was determined on. and that was never 20
spend money like that agin for fifty Gertys.
There a very sensible there that even
ing that George liked very much His name was
Uncle Joe. and when Gerty was prasing George
to is face for the money he 'ad been spending
Uncle Joe, instead O. looking pleased shook his
cad over it.
Young people will be young people, l know he
ses but still l don't approve OF extray agance.
Bob Evans would never ave spent al that money
over YOU
Bob Evans amt everybody Mrs. Mitch
ell standing for Gerty-
He was steady. anyway ses Uncle Joe. Be
sides Gerty ought to ha' let Mr.. Crofts spend
his money like that. She could ha prevented it II
she'd ha' put er foot down and insisted it
He was so solemn about it that everybody be-
Gan to feel a BIT upset. and Gerty borrowed TED 5
pocket 'andkerchef. and then wiped er eyes the
cuff of her dress instead.
We'll we'll scs Uncle Joe. 4 don't 10
be ard but don't do il no more. You are young
pee pie and can't afford H..
I've must ave a little pleasure sometimes ses
Gerty.
Yes. / know ses Uncle Joe. But there's
somebody paid for Mr.. Crofts To-morrovs Satur-
day, and if you like, III take all TO the
crystal Palace.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-04

Bob. in a choking voice Wen call It quits. and
next time Istumble overheard ! cpe You wont he
handy
He took Gerty's photograph out Of is box and
handed it to George, You've got more right to it
now than what I ave. he ses. 1 sha'u't go round
there any more; l shall look out for ship to-
morrow
George Crofts said that perhaps it was the best
thing he could do and e asked i'm in a ofhand
sort O way 'ow long the room was paid uP for.
Mrs Mitchell 'ad n sfew words 10 say about II
next day. Gerty told 'er-to save er breath Tor
walking upstairs. The ony thing that George didn
Ike when they was thar young Ted was
them, but Gertv said she preferred 1t tll she
knew i'm better. and she 'ad So much 70 say about
IS noble behavior IN saving life that George gave
way They went out looking at the shops George
thinking that that the cheapest way OF spend
ing an evening. and they We're as happy as posi-
BILE till Gerty brooch she liked 50 much In
window that he couldn't get 'er away.
1T is a beauty she ses. ! don't know when
I've seen a brooch ] liked better. Look here
Let's all guess the price and then go in and see
who's right
They 'ad their guesses. and then they went in
. and asked. and as Gerty found that it was
only three-and- -siXpence she began 10 feel In her
pocket for 'er purse just Ike your wife does when
you go out with 'er. knowing an the time that IT'S
on the mantelpiece with two-pence-ha penny and
| cough lozenge in II.
~ must ha' left IT al 'ome. she ses. looking at
| George
!
| is pockets
| .'Gerty bit 'er lips and for minute of two he
| civil 10 George she could not Then size gave a
little smile and took Is agin and they walked
on talking and laughing till she turned round OF a
| sudden and asked big chap was passing wot
| e was showing 'er FOR.
Showing youg ses he 'Wot do vou think I
| want shove you for2
| Don't YOU talk me. GeTty- firing up
| George make 'in beg my pardon
| . he careful George in
| a gentle O. way.
| Make i'm beg my pardon. ses Gerty. stamping
| 'er foot: IF he don't. kuocks'im down.
| Yes knock i'm down, ses the big man. taking
| hold o. Georges cap and rumpling his air
| Pore George, who was never much good with his
fists hit i'm in the chest, and the next moment he
was on is back In the middle O the ROAD wonder
! ing wot had appeped to i'm. BY the time . got
/ up the other man arf mile away. and young
! Ted stepped up and wiped i'm down with pocket
HANDKERCHIEF while Gerty explained To i'm ow she
saw i'm slip on a piece O banana peel
IT'S ard lines she ses; but never mind, YOU
frightened i'm away, and don't wonder at il. You
do look terrible when you're angry. George; l
didn't know you
"She praised i'm all the way ONE, and if it adm t
been his mouth and nose George would ave
New-York tribune., 1909-04-04

s'Here You are ses Gerty the bus stopped
outside the theaytcr Hurry up and get the tick
cts. George; ask for three upper circles.
''She hustled George up to the pay place. and as
she 'ad picked out the seats she grabbed
old Of the tickets and told George TO make haste
Twelve shilling il is SOS the man. as George
put down arr a
Twelve? George. beginning To stammer
Twelve? Twelve TWeI-?'
Twelve shfliugs.' the man. three upper
circles you've 'ad
George was RoinE 70 fetch Garty back and ave
cheaper seats. but she 'ad gone inside with young
Ted and at last a~ter making awful fuss. he
paid the rest money and rushed In arter her,
arr crazy al the idea o. spending SO much money
Make 'aste' scs Gerty afore he could say any
thing. the band as just begun.
She started running upstairs and she was so
excited that. they get their seats and George
started complaining about the price, she didn't pay
any attention 70 he saying. but kept point
ing out ladies' dresses i'm IN spers and Won
deriug wot they 'ad paid for them. George gave i;
ur at last and then hr sat wondering whether he
'ad done right artrr an in taking Bobs gal away
from him
"Certy enjoyed il very much. but when the cur
tain came down after the first She leaned back
in her chair ami looked up nj George and said she
felt faint and thought she'd ike 70 ave ice
cream And You ave one too, dear she ses, when
New-York tribune., 1909-04-04

ses, Two's company and threes none and II you
can't go without George Crofts, then
ard I'm II go without you
She good as her word, too. and the next
night while Bob ad gone to get some bacca
she went OF alone with George II 10 O'Clock
afore they came back agin and Gerty's eyes were
al shining and er cneeks pink roses. She
shut er mother up like concertina the moment
she began to find fault with 'er and supper she
sat next George and IA aGghed everything e
said.
George and Bob walked all the way ONE arter
supper without saying word. but aIter they got
their room George took side-ook at Bob and
then he ses, suddenlike Look ere, I saved your
life. didn't -
You did, ses Bob and l thank you for ii
I saved your life ses George agin. very sol
emn. II il hadn't ina been for me you couldn't ha
married anybody.
That's true ses Bob.
Ne and Gerty ave been having a talk ses
George. bending down undo his boots We've
been getting very well together. you can't eIp
your feelings. and the long the short of it is
the pore gal has fallen in love with me
Bob didn't say a word.
II you look at il this way It's fair enough SCI.
George. ! gave your life and you give me- yo,r
gal We're quits You don't owe me anv-
thing and ! don't sou anything That's the
way Gerry puts II. and she told me to tell ,ou 80
LII she don't Hant me I'm agreeable. scs
New-York tribune., 1909-04-04

Bob and Gerty said they was going out 10 spend
the evening together. got inself asked. too
They took a tramcaT and went TO music haIi,
and Bob paid for the three Of 'em. George never
seemed TO think Of putting his and in his pocket.
and arter the music hall. when they all went
into shop and ad stewed eels, he let Bob pay.
AS ! said afore. Bob Evans chOckfull Of
Eratefulness and it seemed only fair that he
shouldn't grumble spending little over the man
wot 'ad rsked is life TO his; but wot with
keeping George at mis- room. and paying for i'm
every time they went out, he was spending lot
more money than could afford
- You're ony young once, Bob George said 10
him when e made remark one AFTERNOON 10
fast way his money going. and if it hadn't
ha' been for you'd ave lived to grow old.
''Wot with spending the money and always
'aving George with them when they went out, II
wasn't long afore Bob and Gerty 'ad quarrel.
I don't like pore-spirited man she ses. TWo's
company and three's and besides. why can't
he paw for 'imself? He's big enough. Why should
YOU spend your money i'm? He never pays
farthing
Bob explained that he couldn't say anything be
cause = owed his life 10 George, but e might as
well ave talked lamp post. The more he ar
gued the angry Gerty got, and at last she
New-York tribune., 1909-04-04
OUR BETToRS.

about bus. bGt he remembered in time that very
likely young Ted hadn't got any more money Then
Gerty said she knew short cut and she TOOK
them. walking along little. dark, narrow streets
and places. until at last, just as George thought
they r1llst be pretty near ONE. she began dab
her eyes with 'er pocket andkerchief and say
she'd lost or way
You two go ONE and leave me. she ses. arr
CRYING I can't walk another step
Where are we? George. looking round.
I don't know Gerty. I couldn't tell you
f. you paid me. ! must ave taken 2 wrong turn
ing Oh. hurrah. Here's g cab
''Afore George could stop 'er she held up OF UNI
brella. and a ansom cab with bells on its horse,
crossed the road and pulled up in front Of en- Ted
nfpped in first and Gerty followed i'm.
Tell i'm TIE address dear. and make aste
and get in Gerty.
George told the cabman. and then he got in and
New-York tribune., 1909-04-04

enjoyed II more than e did. She told 'er mother
how e had flown at big 'ad insulted her.
and Mrs Mitchell shook her cad at 'im and said
his bold spirit would lead i'm into trouble before he
ad done
They didn't seem to he able to make enough Of
i'm. and next dag when he went round Gerty was
upset at the sight OF is bruises that he thought
she was going to cry. When he had 'ad his tea
she gave i'm . cigar she had bought for i'm her
self, and when he nd finished smoking it she
smiled at him. and said that she was going to take
i'm out for pleasant evening TO try and make up
TO i'm for wot he ad suffered for -er
We're all going TO stand treat TO each other
she Bob always would insist on paving for
everything. but hke 10 feel a bit independent
Give and take-that's the way like to do things i,
There's nothing Ike being independent ses
George. Bob ought TO La known that
I'm sure is the hest plan ses Certy .\ov
get your at on Were going 70 4 theavter and
Ted shall pay The bus fares
George wanted 10 ask about the theayter but :
didn't ike To- and arter Gerty was dressed the,
went out and Ted paid the bus fares like man.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-04

young Ted ad got mp and beckoned 10 the gal, and
Ted ud like too. I'm sure
.She put her cad on Georges shoulder ard
looked up at i'm Then she put Eer and on his
and stroked it, and George. reckoning that arter
all ice-creams on'y ha'peuny or at the most
a penny each. altered is mind about not spending
any more money and ordered three ..
The way he carried when the gal said they
was three shillinFs was alarming. AT fust e
thought she was 'avng a JOKE with 'im and ii took
another gal and the fireman and old gentle
man wot sitting behind I'm to persuade i'm
different He was upset that e couldn't eat his
arter paying for it, and Ted and Gerty had to
finish il for i'm.
They're expensive but they're worth the
money ses Gerty. You good to me, George.
could go on eating all night. but you mustn't
fling your money away like this always.
I'm sec TO that George. very bitter. 4
thought we was going stand treat to each other?
That was the idea, / understood
so we are ses Gerty. Ted stood the bus
fares didn't he?
He did ses George 'wot there was of EN-; but
wot about you
Me- ses Gerty drawing her cad back and
staring at i'm. Why, ave YOU forgot that cigar
already, George
George opened is mouth. but e couldn't speak
a word He sat looking at 'cr and making gasp
ing noise in is throat, and fortunately just as .
got Is voice back the curtain went up agn. and
everybody said. "H'sh,"
He couldn't enjoy the play at all. e so
upset. and he began to than ow
wrong he 'ad been IN taking Bohs gal away from
I'm. He walked downstairs into the street like a
man in a dream, with Gerty sticking is arm
and young Ted treading on is heels behind.
Now. you mustn't money.
George ses Gerty when they got outside Wen
walk ONE
George al got arf mind to say something
New-York tribune., 1909-04-04
A DOUBLE EVENT.

DOUBLE EVENT.
Mrs. Highay-And has she.reaIIy got two ser,
gants?
Mrs. FIutter-Yes-one coming and one going.
Comic Cuts
Manchester Democrat., 1909-01-06

biscuits said the old man. "But we
win let that pass What did he do7"
He said some very cruel things" re-
piled the girl as she choked back a
sob.
"All untrue, of course7"
Every one of them"
what did he say?"
FL can't remember
"But 1t is necessary to remember.
What did he call you?"
"Msl He didn't call me anything .
Didn't he say the cruel things about
your
"No-o-o. He said the meanest things
you ever heard about Chicago"
The old man drew a quick breath.
"And Of course you retaliated by
saying still meaner things about New.
York;,
mo. l didn't" he girl returned. II
know SO little about New York l
couldn't think of anything to say"
That's true" He looked at her
keenly. "Of course nothing will satisfy
you except divorce?"
She gave little start and opened her
black eyes very wide.
"Why, what else can have?r
His voice was grave. "Jim's love-"
The tears filed her eyes.
Its too late for that she half
sobbed. "Jim's gone to see his lawyer"
The old man looked at his watch.
THAT reminds me. Who is Jim's
lawyerT
"His name is Paulding, Jasper Pauld-
ing"
"Eh!" exclaimed the old man. "Why.
l noticed his sign as l came through
the hall. And it's just 12 O'clock
Then he turned quickly and hurried
down the hall. When he reached the
door that bore the name Of Jasper
fanlding he opened It and entered.
Two men were seated at the table.
One was nearing middle ege. The other
was a young man, good looking young
man, tall and muscular.
There are occasions" said the old
man, when 1t seems justifable to devil
ate from established rules. This is one
Of them" He looked hard at the young
man. Il have heard your wife's sad
story" he gravely said.
And despite the gravity of his tone
the young man almost believed he saw
twinkle in the keen old eyes.
Il feel quite sure" be said, "that my
Manchester Democrat., 1909-01-06

wife didn't paint me any darker than 1
deserved to be painted. Mr. Pauldins
VIII tell you, sir, that l came here only
to arrange for the payment into An
gela's hands OF a fxed sum each week. |.
The old man arose.
Il am little pressed for time. he
said. Il go aboard the French liner
this afternoon. Win you trust your
client with me, Mr.. Pauldingf''
Certainly, general" cried the law.
yer. He couldn't be in better hands.
Goodbye, sir, and a safe voyage"
A moment later the two men stood
before the library door.
"Your wife is in there, Jim Robbins .
said the old man softly. "and she's
much too dear a wife and too sweet a
girl to be lost through foolish pride.
Do you understand?''
yes, sir. the young man answered.
II begin to understand"
They shook hands and then the young
man quickly opened the door and al
quickly closed 1t behind him.
The old man nodded and gently
smiled. Then he looked at his watch
and with sudden exclamat ton left the
room.
Five minutes later a puzzled look
crossed the young wife's face.
How did you know was here
Jim?" &
your lawyer told me-.
Manchester Democrat., 1909-01-06
NEW Law OF HEREpITY.

Certain Qualities Appear Incapable
Of DsstrucfioA IN stock.
some time ago an EnSllsn scientist,
". beacn Inomas, eontriou1ed y 70 the
Engiisn press an article on Mendels
great discovery concerning heredity In
plant and animal lie. The scientific
world. he said. lis on the point Of
giving full recognition to a new, strange
and deep-rooted law, and 1t 10 Z salts
faction to know that In q few months
some Of the most striking Of its prac-
dcal results will be published BY 4
body Of English scientists"
Briefly, the law. which seems to
touch the ultimate mysteries Of hered.
ity, is this: When pure stock or strains
are crossed, It il found that certain
list of qualities remain, 80 to speak,
lndestructible, and appear uncontami-
mated In definite proportion Of the
offspring Of all generations after the
first.
Some concrete examples will best
show tho practical eject OF the law.
says the Technical World Magazine.
When the tall variety Of sweet pea and
the short variety Of sweet pea are
crossed, the first generation are all tall.
Manchester Democrat., 1909-01-06
RESULT OF D1azcToIRE scARn.

New Modes Teach DressnakePs
Value of the One-Piecs Costane.
Fashion cares are seldom as serious
as they seem, says the Manchester
Guardian. II the alarmists who proph:
esy the ascendency Of the directoirs
gown were to be believed, most women
would have good reason to adopt Ham
let's advice to Ophelia about getting
to nunnery. There is rbout one wom-
an in a hundred to whom the directoire
gown is or would be becoming; about
one place in hundred In which di.
rectoire gown Is appropriate to be
worn. Ifra woman has the classic face
and form Of a Nine. Tallien, and moth
ing to do but hold salons and drive In
her carriage, and an artist to make
her gowns, she can take to the French
styles Of 1795 with confidence. But
rarely is Fate 80 kind. Mostly 1t Ia
apologies to Brownlng)::
Never the form and the cash
And the right gown all together.
But there's no real cause for worry,
for directoire gowns won't reign, ex-
cept in the fashion plates. And the
directoire scare will have at least one
good result. 1t will teach dressmakers
the value of the ne-piece dress. Only
the woman who has worn the one,
piece dress knows the holy calm Of
feeling that she needn't ever be afraid
that she Ia "cominp anart In fha hacir -
Manchester Democrat., 1909-01-06
L1rE,s GIFTS.

When grow gray and men shall say
to me 3.
what was the worth Of living, truly
told?
Lol Thou hast lived thy life out j; thou
art old:
Thou hast gathered fruit from many q
green-leaved tree,
And kissed loves lips by many summer
sea,
And twined soft hands in locks Of shining
But all thy days are dead days now. be-
Life passes onward-what Is life to thee ,"
Then will l answer, as thy gracious eyes,
Love, gleam upon me from dim far-of
skies:
life had It's endless. deathless charm
and still
That charm weaves rapture round me at
my will,
Life has its glory-for have seen Thee.
And roses, and June sunsets-and the
sea-"
George Barlow.