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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-06-24

old Trevecca were equally interested
with Wilfrid. The time passed in all
sorts of feverish conjectures, and wifi,
it must be confessed, was a somewhat
idle and careless apprentice all that
week.
Hence II was with beating heart
and all sorts of nameless and formless
expectations that Stennis presented
himself in Temple court at the ap-
pointed hour one week later
This time his reception was cor
diality itself, tempered with such
marked respect as to be positively en-
barrassing to youngster SO mex
perienced in the ways of the world.
There was a third person present
also, introduced as Mr.. Phineas Car
boy, the senior member of the firm
Both partners impressively shook
hands with their visitor and were
quite deferential in manner Mr.. Pas
sayant's demeanor might even be de-
scribed as parentally affectionate.
Wilfrid sat on the edge of the prof
fered seat in some trepidation, and
found himself focused by battery
of four eyes and two pairs of eye
glasses, so respectfully solicitous was
the manner OF his reception. Mr.. Pas
savant led of in one of his pompously
rounded periods:
1T Is a pleasure to renew the ac-
Quaintance of so presentable a young
gentleman as yourself, Mr.. Stennis,
and to be the bearers OF what will, /
am sure, be most grateful tidings Not
the least item in our qualification con
sists in the fact that you bear most
dignified and euphonious name-one
eminently fitted to grace the good for
tune we are about to announce: VIII
frid Stennis. Esquire'-ah!" He rolled
out the full title in his best forensic
manner, and our unsophisticated Wifi,
who was staggered by all this unex-
pected homage and flattery, hardly
recognized his own familiar appella-
ton.
Here Mr.. Carboy, with an impatient
cough, took up the tale, as though he
would say: 1--WE have had the fancy
touches and the fiummery; now let's
get down to business"
THE facts are briefly as follows,
Mr.. Stennis: This firm for many
years past has numbered among its
most valued clients your late la
mented maternal uncle Mr. Andrew
Meleen, whose reputation in the west
was largely merged in the town
named after him in the state of Ne
vada."
Wilfrid could not repress a gesture
of surprise at the mention of old An
drew's name. Eunice was right, after
all
Three months ago, Mr.. Stennis,
your uncle died, not very suddenly,
but full of years, and childless. He
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-06-24

He had gone to her at once, Feeling
that he must confide in somebody Of
his brain would burst. And who 50
willing a listener as the girl OF bis
heart?
The winter twilight was shutting
in; old Trevecca was not yet come
home; the lamp was still unlighted
and they twain had the shabby paTof
to themselves.
Eunice ignored the passing tribute
to her superior insight Her womans
vision was leaping far ahead, and a.,
though the affianced couple sat hang
in hand, and Wilt was the same dealg
unaffected fellow as of yore, tendeHy
affectionate and lover-like, Eunice iel
the intangible and impending shadoA
Of a new element in their relations
But she could not as yet define 1t 4
put her thoughts into words Sl'
must thresh it out by herself. f9
neither had there as yet been sun
cient time to fully adjust themseNs
to the novel situation.
I'm so glad, for your sake, WIZ
she answered; 'it is what you nav
always wished. Do you remember ou
talk in this very room little Wnli
ago, and the wonderful air-castles yol
planned?" Wifi chuckled boylsh4,I
"Now you can go ahead and bula
them ALL"
Rather say that We'll build 'ns7
together!" he exclaimed loyaP1
whats mine is yours, you know
He meant every word he said 0's
Eunice shook her head.
What does that meer? inQul'.
wifi, drawing her to him so that u,
head nestled on his shoulder =
you imagine that any amount =
money can make any difference III ny
love for you? Why, my Eunice }"
worth a dozen fortunes"
The girl suffered his caresses' ,i-
it was inexpressibly sweet to near I'.
talk in that strain, but there was
ominous Juggling at her heartsums
However, she would not play the p'''
of a kill-joy at such time. Il.
Thank you, WIFI" she said sin.. ~,
81 know you mean it, and 1t Is '',
dear and lovely of you TO coul'
Continued on 9th page
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-06-24
CHAPTER V.

Horatio Passavant occupied a resi-
dence on Park avenue, that dullest of
New York's many dull uptown streets
The place and its furnishings, like
their owner, were heavy, eminently
respectable, pompous, and quite pre-
tentious
The household consisted Of himself,
his daughter, and his spinster sister
the latter tolerated chiefly because
she made an admirable sheep-dog for
the second, being conveniently deaf,
quite colorless as to opinions. and
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-06-24

The country roads have during the
mast week or so been disgrace TO The
county. The roads leading to Mar
tinsburg from the Jefferson county
line have been especially bad. They
have been almost impossible and the
county court should take some action
at once towards putting these roads In
a condition that will permit the pup
lie getting over them in safety There
are hundreds of good people living In
J efferson county who wish 10 come to
This city to do their shopping and yet
hey are forced to go to Charlestown
or to Hagerstown to do their buying
a clear loss TO the merchants OF Mar
tinsburg.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27

carried out the pre-nuptial idea. ev-
erything being in white and green. A
large fancy basket occupied the center
of the table and was filled with white
hot-house flowers, the handle being
tied with strcamors of white tulle.
Overhead were swung miniature we'd
ding bells composed of Write flowers.
The place cards were ornamented
with cupids After dinner the guests
played bridge. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Watson,
Princess Kawananakou, Miss Rhodes,
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Balch, Mr.. William
Williamson and DR.. llOdgins.
+
Mrs, Frank Mcstockcr, Miss Julia
McStocker and Master Blakelcy Nc
Stocker will return To Honolulu ncx'I
month on the Wilhelmna Mrs. Me-
Stocker with her son and daughter
have been sojourning In California.
X
Mi2s Hazel Huckland viii opop a
juvenile dancing class at Odd Fellows
Han next Friday afternoon, Septem.
Der 2nd. n 1890 o'clock. Tuition %
cents a lesson Phone l1l7.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. McnofoGlio. of this
city have left ON the steamer Kinau
for Kfun, whore they intend making
their home.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27

lua have boon filled with automobiles,
carriages and horseback riders, each
one calling, shouting aud waving the
clubs Colors that they were particu-
larry interested In. It has been indeed
a gala sight. and We can we'll be
proud, not only Of our own team, but
the visiting teams, who by practice
and hard work are promoting this
sport and giving such splendid eXhi-
billions OF POLO There IL to be a
large audience today. II Is expected
II will be a record breaker. Every
automobile in town has been rented
for this match between Kauai and
Oahu promises to he one OF the best
Of the season
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27

II. l.. Kerr, E. Cook, q. n. Wilcox, W.
II. Smith, Miss Anna Wright. Miss j..
NJ. Weight, Miss de Mike, Miss Mar
garet Cook.
Among the more prominent island
ers who attended were Mrs T.. d.
Tenney, Mrs. II. G. Noonan, Miss
Bernice Ross, Mrs. Alice Hastings,
Miss Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Levers, David Kaleo. Miss Helen
Gay, Miss Beatrice Campbell. Miss X.
NJ. Wells, Mrs r. j. Lord, Mrs. b. D.
Baldwin. Miss Emma Akamu, Charles
b. warren, Arthur II. hfong.-S. f.
Cnll Aug. 90
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27

Society will feel kcenly tho depart
urc Of the Princess Kawananakoa
This beautiful and accomplished wo-
man will leave on the Siberia, Mon
day, Tor the mainland The Princess
will DE- accompanied by Miss Ada
Rhodes, q young society girl whose
engagement has Just been announced
Miss Rhodes will visit the Princess
for a month at her beautiful home in
san Francisco. The middle of Oct.
ober the Princess will journey to New
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Maciarlanc's


Golden shower ornamented the
large circular table at which Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederick Macfarlane presided
as host and hostess Tuesday evening,
when they entertained in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Spalding. All the
decorations for the table were carried
out in yellow and green. The place
cards were hand-painted and orna-
mented with golden shower. After
dinner Mr. and Mrs. Macfarane's
guests played bridge. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs Fred Mac
farlane. Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus spald.
ing, Mr.. and Mrs George Potter, Mr..
md Mrs. Walter Francis Dillingham;,
Mr.. William Roth, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Baldwin of Maui, Miss Alice
Macfarlane, Miss Stehman, Mr.. Jack
Atkinson, Mr.. George FaIrchilds, and
others.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27

Of the Commandant of the Marine
Corps, poured tea. The refreshments
were served in the Pergola. All the
decorations were in red and white,
which are the Japanese colors.
Among Captain and Mrs. Ramse Us
guests were Mrs. Long. Mrs. Arthur
Mark, Miss katherine Stephens, Mrs.
Low, Mrs Parmelee, Mrs. John Horn
berger, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Litsen. Mrs.
Lewerenz, Prof. Abe and the Waseda
students.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27

for much social entertainment Dur
ing her visit in the eastern metrop-
oils last winter she was feted ut
luncheOns, dinners, theatre parties,
and dances. The two pictures APP
pCariug on this page are of the Prin-
cess kawananakua and of Miss
Rhodes. These two women are CON
!, gideIed two OF the most beautiful so
cieiy women Of Honolulu Their de,
parture on next Monday will leave u
void in the social circles of this city.
Miss Rhodes will remain at the coast
until December.
y = 4
The Only appearance Of Ethel Heart
Nrcyius.
Mrs Drcyfus will give but one con
cert during her stay in Honolulu, and
that will be AZ the Moana Hotel con-
cert room on Thursday evening, Sep
TENDER the first. She will have as her
assistants two well known Honolulu
musicians, Miss Margaret Clark, ac-
cOmpanist, aud DR.. Carl Rumus,
CcllOist
The program has been we'll chosen
and much thought has been given to
making il a program of such strength
ana variety as to please not only the
musically educated. but the music low
er us well. and should prove of inter-
est to ALL
Mrs. Drcyrus wakes enthusiastic
over the simplicity, the naturalness
and the exprcssiyencss Of the recital
form OF singing, and says the recital
Is form OF musical work greatly in
| the ascendancy in the States, while in
| Europe 1t has always been great
| factor.
Such great singers as Mullner and
Koewn, two Of our latest and greatest
stars upon the musical horizon. have
| found in them their best means of eX-
preston and have given themselves
over entirely 10 this form, while
more and more often are the best
| known opera singers giving to the
world this side of themselves so
much so that recital work has begun
to assume the proportions of one of
the greatest of a musical form of cx-
| preston.
Here we have no distraction of
scenery or action, the great thought
of the text Of a song stands out as It's
principal feature.
Such wonders of enduring fame as
the songs the old masters have given
us lie so often in the much program
med songs, wherein the music has
been fitted to the text of the song,
rather than where the text Is fitted
to music which in turn is thought out
to action and scenery
The Los Angeles Times says of Mrs.
/ Dreyfus:
Because of her range and power
and her accomplishments in the
realms of dramatic Interpretations
Mrs Dreyfus Is enabled to program
songs essayCd by few contraltos.
Her pronunciation of French
German and italian is pleasingly dis
tinct. AS a mistress of style she has
perfected herself without confusing
the different schools"
And yet another criticism:
Mrs, Dreyfus' Interpretation Is
one of the strongest features of her
| work; she Is loved for what she tells
'---------------------
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27
Brown Luncheon.

bIUhH IWuNhfNUs
Mrs. John T. Warren entertained
with a brown luncheon Thursday IN
honor of Mrs Newly of Pasadena,
California, who IL the house guest of
her cousins, Or. aud Mrs. Charles
Bryant Cooper, and also to meet Mrs.
Louis Ernest Dreyfus. the well known
cOntralto of Los Angeles. who Is
spending six weeks in the islands.
The accessories for the luncheon and
the menu were carried out as far as
possible in brown, relieved by touch
of gold a low brown basket in the
center OF the table was filled with
golden corcopsis aud maidcnhair fern,
the handle tied with bows of brown
and yellow satin ribbons. The place
markers were in the form of minia-
turc Japanese tori carved out of
brown wood, with gold and brown
ribbons and lettercd in gold. The fa-
vors were little cards bearing con-
undrums Inscribed in gold, decorated
with tiny sepia vignetes of cocoa
nut palms, in typical island scenes.
After luncheon Mrs. Dreyfus, who is
better known professionally as Es-
telle Heart. and possesses rich, eX-
quistely modulated contralto voice
sang Il group Of songs most delight
iully. Mrs. BObo and Mrs. Hoffman
also sang most charmingly during the
evening
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27
McClcllan-CIark Engagement.


Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Clark of
this city announce the engagement of
their daughter. Emma Kuluehu Clark.
TO Mr.. Wan. H. Mcclellan, member
of the Board of Supervisors. As yet
no date has been set for the wedding,
which. however will probably take
place In the near future.
Miss Clark is iuvorabIy known
throughout the islands and Is an ac-
cOmplshcd musician. She was edu-
Gated at iEe Convent of Sacred Hearts,
and subsequently nj High School.
4 X
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson'S Dinner.
Mr. and Mrs Edward Watson enter
tanned at dinner Monday evening In
honor Of Miss Ada Rhodes and Mr..
William Williamson. The decorations
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27
Elmer Elncc.


a delightful dinner dance was given
last Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Rice and Mr. Harold Rice.
This dinner was given at the Seaside
Hotel, where the Rices are stopping.
The table decorations were in red.
The table was in the form of hollow
square. Beautiful red carnations
were scattered over the table and
fragrant scarlet lcls were found ut
each place. The place cards carried
out the polo idea. After dinner the
assembled guests danced until late
hour. Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Rice, Mr. and Mrs
Rufus Spalding, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Rice, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Baldwin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Baldwin, Miss
stedman, Captain and Mrs. Falls. Mr.
Philip Rice, Mrs. VOs, MIR. and Mrs
John Fleming. Misses Alice and Lydia
Macfarlane. Major and Mrs. George
Potter, Mr.. David Fleming, Mr. G
Fairchilds, Mr.. Richard Wright, and
others.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27

Mrs. William ID. Baldwin was re-
spOnsible for one of the most enjoy
able luncheons of the week. This
affair was given in honor of Mrs.
Walter Francis Dillingham;, at the
Country Club, Tuesday This pic
turesque little club was beautifully
decorated for the occasion. The din
ing room was fragrant with Ameri-
can Beauty roses. The guests were
seated at small tables which were
adorned with these flowers. A de-
licious repast was served, and after
luncheon Il number of the guests en-
joyed playing bridge whist Among
Mrs. Baldwin's guests were Mrs. Cor
win =, Rees, Mrs. Walter Francis
Dillingham;, Mrs. Alonzo Gartley, Mrs
George Potter, Mrs. Harry Baldwin,
Mrs. Hobby, Mrs. Frank Baldwin,
Mrs. Sidney Ballou, Mrs. Arthur Rice,
Mrs. Richard lvers, Mrs. Rufus Spald-
ing Miss May Damon, Mrs. Samuel
Baldwin, Mrs. Robert Atkinson, Mrs.
Charles Rice, Miss Stehman, and 9TH
ers.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-08-27
Captain and Mrs. Ramsey's Tea.

Captain and Mrs, Frederick Ramsey
of the U. S. NJ c. entertained delight
fully AZ tea Monday afternoon at their
artistic home In Nuuanu Valley This
affair was given In honor of Prof
Abe and the students of Waseda. The
tea was from to o. Madam Dreyfus,
the house guest of Captain and Mrs
Mark, poured tea; Mrs. Long, wife
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-12-21

travel on snowshoes. The little boy II
the picture certainly looks as If his ia.
Their had taught him how, for he doesn't
appear to be the least bit afraid. His
smile shows that he is enjoying the
sport.
Snowshoes are not real shoes, OF
course. You must wear your rea,
shoes and stockings to keep your feet
warm, then fasten the snowshoes to
your soles. They are really very
much like little sleds, only that you
have a sled on each foot instead Of the
belly buster" that you . In coasting
downhill. You can climb hills on
snowshoes, and you can't do that on a
sled, as you know. That's where lots
Of the fun comes in.
In northern Michigan and some
other parts Of the north the little boys
and girls sometimes get q pair of
snowshoes from Santa Claus, and they
prove to be a very enjoyable Christ
mas present.
"Skates will do for me-" says Susie.
Oh, very well. Then We'll have Santa
Claus leave a pair Of skates for you
beneath the mantel. They're too big
and awkward to put into your stock
ings, and you want all the room there
Is in your stockings for candy and
other smaller gifts, anyhow.
Every boy and girl who loves the
outdoors-and what child doesn't?-
wants to 60 skating. You'll agree to
that. won't you? OF course. If you
live far south. where the creeks and
ponds don't freeze over, you can't ex-
pect ice skating. but then there are
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-12-21
Ceorae Was Not the Only One.

"Come in this evening and our
daughter will play and sing some of
her Owl compositions
"All right"
"Now l know that Washington was
lie"
why so?"
"You might have said you had an
other Recommendations Record
Herald.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-12-21
Public Sale Of Real Estate,

The chairman of the board of county commits.
sloners of Chouteau county, Montana, will Offer
at public sale to the highest bidder for cash, al
the front door of the court house In Fort Benton
Montana, between the hours of 2 and 3 o'clock
described real e tate, title to which has beer
Northeast twenty feet Of LOT II, and southwes
twenty-five feet of lot ID, block 4. ~oriRinsl town
site OF Fort Benten. Also lots 10, ii, IL and Is
block IS, original townsite of the town Of
Fort Benton, according to the ofacial plat o.
said townsite on file in the office of the clerl
and recorder of Chouteau county, Montana.
By order Of the board of county commission
ers. w. H. LEFT, County Clerk.
Fort Benton, Mont. Dec. Is, 1910.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-12-21

roller skates. Still. roller skates don't
really suggest Christmas. \ pair of
them is a welcome Gift from Santa
Claus to a boy or a girl. but it is the
ice skates that make us think of
Christmas time.
Nowadays skates are nicer and cheap
er than those we used to have, say,
thirty years ago. Did any of you BOYS
ana girls ever see a pair Of the clumsy
looking wooden skates with steel run
ners which your fathers used to wear
before the all metal skates came into
fashion? Those wooden skates were
strapped to heel and toe-no heel plates
or toe clamps in those days. But
they We're mighty good skates all the
same, and your father enjoyed them
Just as much as you'll enjoy the high
~ polished nickeled beauties which
Santa Claus may leave for YOU this
Christmas.
Here's a picture Of the Christmas
queen. the queen of outdoor sports in
winter time. You will see that she is
dressed very warmly, which is as she
should be, for she is standing in a tree
top-her throne, you know-and it mus
be pretty chilly up there when the wind
blows. But you will notice also that
the Christmas queen has wings, so she
can fly down and join her subjects,
the other boys and girls. in skating,
s~nowshoeing or ~coasting downhill. The
queen in this case is not a fairy
as you may imagine, but a dear little
girl made up to play the part at a
Christmas tournament that took place
In an English town last year.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-12-21
THE CAT THAT NEVER WENT.

Buff Was Locked In While Owner Wa
lanentins.
IN UR cat has left home. Well, I'm
~ glad of it. Let her go. | was
sick of seeing her around. She
was no good, anyway.
1t all goes to prove, l say, that a cat
isn't capable of affection. Some say
that cats do have affection for people.
Pooh! Nothing in it. Cats merely
love places.
Why, just look at that cat of ours!
There wasn't a thing that wasn't done
for her. She had the best of every
thing. We fed her things right off the
table. And I've got up nights to let her
in. And what does she do? Runs
away! No more cats for me, thank
you!
Gone over to some of the neighbors, l
suppose. They're welcome to her.
Good radiance, and l hope they get
enough Of her. If she thinks she can
come back here after they get sick Of
her she's mistaken.
I guess they had something to do
| with her going too. Likely they've
been feeding her and tolling her away.
Pretty business that is. Thank the
Lord, I've got common decency enough
not to steal my neighbors' cats and
dogs. I'd sell and move out Of this
place tomorrow if I could get my
price.
eth seem kind of funny without a
| cat around. A cat certainly does keep
mice away, ven If she doesn't kill
many. And she looks CONFERENCE.-The,
sitting around, splitting on her hands
| and washing her face.
l amt saying that Buff wasn't a good
| cat either, mind you. She was an un-
commonly good tabby. Clean as a
| whistle. Every one used to remark
| about her tidiness. I've had loads
Of chances to get good money for
her. l don't think l ever saw her
/ climb up on the table, o since she
was a kitten. And then she had the
funniest look on her face, a kind Of
"riddle-me-a-riddle' expression that
was comical, wasn't it, though? I've
! laughed at it many a time. Heigho!
Queer, amt it, how attached you can
become to a dumb animal?
The baby will miss her. She was
just getting so as to grab out at her
and pull her tail. And do you know
that good old Buff would let out
her claws, no matter what the baby
did. You can't say that Of many cats.
I'd like to know who stole her. Why,
certainly they must have stolen her.
She never would have run away. Be
fore I'd steal my neighbours cat I'd
What's that? Why, she came to us
n day. She looked so lean and
peaked that we just had to take her
in. She's been with us ever since till
now.
Well, she's gone, and what's gone is
gone, and there's no use crying owe
split milk. But every time I think of
her
What? What's that? Upstairs?
Locked in a closet? Now, what do
you think of that! Come here, Buff!
Come, Buff; come, Buff! Poo-oo-r lit
tie Buffy! Did they.lock her up in
the cubby? Did they so? Lock UP
the dolgarnest petsy in a dark closet
Myrtle! Myrtle Jones! Here's Buff!
Got any milk handy?
Poo-oo-r pussy! Pretty kitty!-Free-
nan Tilden in Puck.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1910-12-21

60 a long way north, but it is interest
ing to read about them and know M
thing about them anyhow. There are
states In this big country where
shoeing is popular-away up in Michl-
gan and Wisconsin. for instance, where
the snow lies deep on the ground for
months at a time. Over In Norway,
far across the Atlantic ocean, is the
place where snowshoes come in the
most handy, for that is a land Of deep
SHOWS and long winters.
The idea Of the snowshoe is to keen
you from breaking through the tor
crust Of the deep snow and let you
skim gracefully owe the white surface.
Snowshoes are much used in the big
forests, where the snow falls several
feet deep and then gets a frozen crust