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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
At Mrs. Dolan's Boarding House
Which Tragedy Happily.
By MABEL HERBERT URNER.

cohol What had first caused this hab-
it? Surely it had not always been, or
1t would have coarsened her long ago.
Ruth was Strengthening UP a box Of
his ties. for she felt she could help
most by packing his things. by saving
| the wifs the pangs that each article of
his must bring. And now she looked
up and asked gently:
A Sad story.
'How did you ever come To-
she hesitated. ito ever feel the need of
stimulants?"
Mrs. Common flushed, but answered
simply:
TT was when my baby died. 1t was
only three days DID, and IL almost
went. too. Then they began to give me
brandy and milk. I couldn't take any
other nourishment-they gave II to me
for months. And when l grew stronger
1 still wanted 1t. 1 had grown to de-
pend on it. And now every few months
there comes over me that strange
craving that 1 cont resist. Oh, 1 know
how weak it seems when I have TO pay
such a price. and yeti can't explain
1T. When that comes I am utterly
powerless TO fight it,
But If you tell your husband at
those times-couldn't he help your"
Hes never here then He's sales
man. you know, and he's on the road
most of the time. And I'm left alone in
these boarding houses with nothing to
do. Oh. II I had my baby-it would
never have happened
Then when he's with you-you are
all right? This craving never comes
when he is here?"
''Oh. nc-never! 1t is only after he
has been away for two or three weeks"
But If he realizes that-why doesn't
he stay with you? Why doesn't he go
into some other work If necessary, so
that he need not travel?"
II suppose he thinks 1 should have
the strength to fight it out alone, and
should know 1 should! Oh. here are
the cuff buttons I gave him before we
were married. Oh. can't pack these
things can't can'tw And she
broke into hopeless sobbing
Until almoso midnight Ruth worked
there. helping her sort and pack until
the room was cleared and everything
incased within the two trunks. At
least the painful ordeal OF separating
his things from hers was over.
The Welcome Letter.
The next morning Ruth awakened so
late that she had time only to dress
and, without her breakfast rush off to
the office. She wanted to stop at Mrs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
A9s1,-===@@ - The Mosquito
The Mosquito

Hundreth Wife of King Solomon.
But let thy tongue be rasping. let
II be STEPPED in vinegar, let it be a
t"o-eoged sword in an argument, and
deal hardly with mans vanity, and
thou mayest order thy tombstone
carved with "Spinster' upon it.
And if thou art a wife. In vain sha1t
thou make burnt offering of thy
self upon the cooking stove preparing
the food thy husband loyeth; without
profit shalt ii be to thee to burn the
midnight oil, making over thy old
garments and trimming thine own hats
so that thou rejoiceth thine enemy
with the front thou putteth up, in
order to save thy husbands Plunks, If
thou knowest not how to spread the
salve, and if thou remindest thy hus-
oand OF his faults instead of cele-
brating his virtue
Verify, he shall bat thee, though
thou vert pattern of domestfcity,
but so long as thou gettest out the
brass band and strikest upon the Gym
balls when he doeth a good act. thou.
mayest live in an apartment hotel and
eat thy breakfast in bed and spend
his sbstance for imported shirtwaists,
and he will esteem thee a wife whose
price is above rubies.
The HowIins wilderness.
CONSIDER, also, my daughter, that no
matter how beautiful the scenery is.
nor how fair a palace a man rears,
nor what the number of his men-ser-
wants, and his maid-servants, nor the
brand Of his cigars, nor the speed of
his automobile, that if the Mosquito be
there also it turneth the Summer
home by the sea into a bowling viii
derness, wherein is neither joy, nor
peace, nor happiness.
Even so is the presence of a nag
ging woman in a household She slay-
eth all comfort and delight. and one
can neither rise up nor sit down in
peace because of hes. Her tongue
secreteth a venom that poisoneth the
place wherein she jabbeth it, and much
money maketh not a poultice that
draweth out the sting Thereof
And even as it is better to have
two by four cottage where there
are no Mosquitoes than it is to have
million dollar villa in a marsh, so.
is homely woman, with little wit
and sweet disposition, better than a
beautiful Virago with talent for
repartee.
Let this teach thee. my daughter.
that if thou wouldst not be scratched
in the race of life TO be not like the
Mosquito which all men hate and fear.
and seek to avoid, and peradventure
some would escape were it not for
the real estate agent who is the son
of Ananias
Thus, my daughter. from this pes
tiferous insect, but which hath, never
theless, much good blood in its veins,
mayest thou learn many valuable
lessons
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
TN ANSWER to a faint, hesitating
knock Ruth opened her door to find
- Mrs Common standing there

Tn ANSWER to faint. hesitating
knock Ruth opened her door to find
- Mrs. Connor standing there.
"Could-could you come down to my
room for a few minutes?" with wist-
full timidity. You can bring your sew
ing-if you'll just come and stay with
me for a little while"
Ruth assented willingly But
won't bring my sewing. Perhaps 1 can
help you. You're packing. aren't you2''
Mrs Conner nodded. But you need
not help-if you'll only stay with me
while 1 pack his things I've got to
pack separate now, you know. And 1
II just can't do it alone"
Then do let me help you. Lay out
the things and let me pack them in for
you. I can always get lot Of things
in a small space
NO, no, didn't mean for you to do
that I just wanted some one with
me-"
Everything In Confusion.
But Ruth insisted on helping. Every
thing was in hopeless confusion. Tha
contents of drawers and boxes had been
all emptied out on the bed together.
This trunk is for his things. and all
of mine must go in that one oh. that's
what makes it so hard" her voice
broke. ito separate his things from
mine-to feel that we're never to be
together againt"
But surely" Ruth hesitated, sure
ly, he'll relent. He'll not carry this
out"
ooh, yes, he will now. He's threat
ened it before, but he means Ii this
time. He says he'll give me third of
his salary, and I can live where I wish
but that he will never live with me
again. And I can't blame him-I can't
blame him." and she hid her face In one
OF his vests that she was folding to put
in his trunk.
Ruth watched her helplessly. After.
all there was nothing she could do,
nothing anyone could debut her hus-
hand And now he was leaving her.
She had heard mary rumors in the last
tw.. lay S. The boarders had talked IF
little else hut Of how Mrs. Conner had
been found half-intoxicated, sitting on
the hat rack in the hall unable to get
upstairs alone, and of how Mrs. Dolau
had told Mr.. Conner that they would
have to give up their room.
And now as Ruth looked at the frail
ard rather pretty little woman with
every evidence of refinement she won
dered again how this thing could be-
how she could at periodic intervals
give herself up to this craving for al
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
A NIsrAKE coRaEcrEn-

IT seems that in a recent ADVERTISE
ment of ours the Impression was given
that our fountain catered particularly
TO men. Nothing could be farther
from the true state OF affairs. While
we are favored with a good patronage
from men. we depend largely upon and
pay particular attention TO the trade OF
FL Paso women We are glad TO make
this CORE ton, and any woman who
VIII visit our fountain vfil fird q ser
ice that is prompt and courteous and
the mos. delicious cold thinks served
in FL Paso. Scott Whits & Co, Mills
Building.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24

Connor's door. but she had not mo-
ment TO spare.
Three days passed. On the afternoon
of the fourth there was a letter on the
hatrack in the hall addressed to Miss
Ruth Weston The handwriting was
strange Ruth tore 1t open wonderingly.
Dear Miss Weston:
AS you were so very kind to me-
/ feel 1 must tell you how happy
we are now. VIII has come back
to me and we are to try it over
again in a new way.
He has asked his firm and they
have promised to give him work
that will keep him in the city.
That means he viii be with me
every evening 1 will not be left
alone again. And there are TO be
no more boarding houses. We are
now looking for a little four-roorn
flat where I will do the work and
not have to sit through all the long
idle hours as did at Mrs. Dolan's
I cannot tell you how happy 1
am. and I have no fear OF the old
temptation now. When we get set
tied down. will send you our ad-
dress and 1 want you to come up
and have dinner with US And
then I will tell you just how 1t
came about and how much 1 owe
TO your suggestion that he get
work that would keep him here
with me.
We are going out to look at
apartments again this afternoon
He is to meet me at 5. so must
hurry. Gratefully.
Marie z. Connor
Ruth laid down the letter with shin
ing eyes. To have been able to help.
even indirectly. in bringing about such
happinessl After all this was a very
beautiful world
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
WORKMAN Is RENDERED
UNCONSCIOUS BY FALL

While working Saturday morning at
the Hotel st. Regis. where repairs are
now being made. Jesus Juata, Mexi-
can laborer, fell from the ground floor
10 the basement The flooring of the
ground floor has been partially re-
moved, and Juata, who was carrying a
heavy board, did not see that he had
come up to the edge. He tripped and
fell about IA feet to the cement floor.
striking upon his right side He was
Knocked unconscious and received cuts
about the face and head. Al the hos
pital 1t was stated that he had sus-
tanned no serious injuries.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
DANCES.


The Kappa Kappa dancing club en-
.ertained its members and friends
rery delightfully."- at a dance on We'd
aesday evening at the home of Miss
3eulah Brown, on North Florence
street.
Carnations and green leaves were
lsed in the decorations of the home.
and refreshments and punch were
served
The dance program was attractiyely
Engraved in gold. with the name of the
,lub. Those in attendance were:
Misses Mary Nations, Emily Kemp,
Grace F1eck, Stella Brick. Mary Leigh
ION. Mamie Clark, Essie Warren, Beu-
All Brown; Messrs Raadell Kilburn,
Robert Hoover, Wendell Kuhn. Frank
Ross Clark Wright Nelson Rice,
swftzler Turner, Adkins Bowden.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
SPECIAL TRAIN TAKES
SOLDIERS TO FRISCO

The special troop train from Column
bus. Ohio, arrived in the city at $50
yesterday afternoon. The soldiers
were "casuals" and had not as vet been
enlisted. They were in command of
w j. Buttgenback, first lieutenant of
coast artillery, and were bound for
San Francisco, where they will leave
on the 9Th of July for the Philippines.
where they will remain about two
years. The train consisted of four
cars. one baggage one kitchen car and
two day coaches.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
OUT OF Town VISITORS.


Mrs. Arthur Curtis Hail. who has
been spending a few days in the city
visiting friends. has returned to Me-
silla for a short stay before going on
TO her home in Aguascalientes, Mexico
Mrs. Hall was formerly Miss Eleanor
Davidson Of this city and has here
many friends
Miss Matte Sewen is in the city.
spending a few days visiting her cous-
IN. Miss Wilma Elliott.
Mrs A. F. Houston, who has been
the guest Of her mother. DR.. Ida Bish-
op. for several weeks. has returned to
her home in Steelville. Mo.
Henry L. Purse. of Guam. Ladrone
Islands, is in the city for few days.
en- route east Mr.. Purse is commissary
agent for the United States government
at Guam.
Mrs D. E McClesky and children.
OF Fort Worth, will arrive the first OF
the week TO visit the formers parents.
MIR. and Mrs H 3. Ballard, Of iii
North FL Paso street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24

Many really good dinners are almost
suoiled by not serving the proper
dessert. Now during the hot weather.
such as we are having these days, moth
ing could be better for dessert than
some Of Potter's Fancy Ice Cream.
When dinner is ready to serve just
phone Potter's and they'll have the Ice
Cream delivered in ample time for the
last course.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
SMOOTH. TASTY ICE CREAM.

That smooth, tasty taste you like so
well in ice cream is only realized when
you eat Smiths Pure Ice Cream. Try a
quart Ter dinner tomorrow. Packed in
ice and delivered free TO your door.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24

When company arrives. phone for a
pint (25c) delicious maple nut fee
cream. Nuf for three The Elite Con
fectionery
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24

Mrs. c. Matthews and children,
Dan and Helen. have gone to Long
Beach, Cal, to spend the summer
months.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24

The st. Clements Sewing Circle will
meet next Wednesday at 8 o'clock at
the home Of Mrs. NJ. H MacCallum,
1901 Montana street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24

Capt. and Mrs. W T. Kitchens are
now located at 1873 Montana street
where they will be at home TO their
friends.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24

SWEET PEAS. at Potter's. The finest
ever. All coIors. Prices moderate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24

The Silent Twelve club will meet
this week on Thursday at the home Of
Kris Vardy Tuckett in the Lucern
Flats.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24
:. Ell PAsoANs RETURNING.
( 3 =~:*sc:

Dr. r H Bragaw and niece. Mrs. j.
n. Harris. returned the first Of the
week from a trip through the south
east, including points in Arkansas,
Tennessee and Alabama
Mrs S F. Wooten and daughter.
Miss Josie Wcoten. have returned from
q 10 days stay at Haywood Springs, N
NJ. and later in the season will go TO
California
Sesrcy Ballard. who has been visiting
relatives and friends in east Texas for
the past month, will return home Tues
day
Miss Mabel Mentzer, daughter Of F.
c. Mentzer. returned to FL Paso Fri
day from a lengthy stay in the east
She has been away from Ell Paso since
last fall visiting friends and relatives
in Virginia and Pennsylvania.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24

Don't fail to visit the Elite in Juare1
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24

Manieuring for men. Elite Parlors.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24

Let this teach thee, my daughter,
that it maketh no difference to men
what thou doest Thy popularity de-
pendeth on what thou sayeth.
Sing but sweetly In their ears, or
hum song that extolleth them for
being great. and wise, and handsome,
and strong, and thou nayest have thy
pick and choice Of them, and they will
chant thy praises in the market place
as. being a damsel who is DISCREET, and
hath judgment like unto that of the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-24

The next morning Ruth awakened so
late that she had time only to dress
and, without her breakfast. rush off to
the office She wanted to stop at Mrs
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-06-17

A complete line of fishing tackle
at Simond's Drug store.
James Casey, of Libby spent
Wednesday IN the Ferry.
The freshest chocolates in the
city at Simonds drug store.
c. D. Rowell came up from
Spokane yesterday. Mr.. Rowell
expects TO return today,
J. /. Monks and son Howard
visited Artman Snyder at his
home at Snyder on Wednesday.
The Raymond Bell Co. will open
a four nights engs cement in Utopia
opera house. commencing, Wednes-
day night June q, Prices 20 and
40 cents.
A. Hickman came in from
SPOKANE. Tuesday was visited
former friends here. Mr. Klock-
mann shipped his gasoline launch
and on Wednesday motored down
the beautiful Kootenai river to
Porthill to look after his dairy
business, and will also visit the
Continental Mines in which he is a
heavy stockholder.
Dodgers are out announcing two
ball games for tomorrow afternoon
at Eagle Park. At 1:3O the lane
took Club boys will play Boomers
Ferry second team. This will be
an interesting contest. Immedi-
ately following the Mill boys will
put up a strong scrap to defeat the
Ianetooks. Two games for the
price of one.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-06-17
The FIRST STATEBANK

of Boomers Ferry by its progressive and conserva-
tive management has secured merited and sub
stantial hold on the Banking business of North
Idaho. Since its establishment in 1906 it has de-
monstrated its ability to care for the needs Of its
customers, and to ride foul, as well as fair weather,
making an ideal and safe depository We trans
act general Banking business and solicit your
account, whether large or small.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-06-17
'G0CBG8 - PERSONALS


Strawberry hallocks at Bushs.
Going camping, see our adj
Bonner Hdw CO.
FOR SALE-Laying hens. En-
qnire Of Mrs. w. T. McNear. 51tf
John Miller, manager of the Bon
ner Dry Goods Co. spent several
days on business in Spokane this
week
Services in the Catholic church
tomorrow will be at the usual hour.
Sunday school at ten, and all mem
bers are urged to be present
Mrs. H. L. Medbury returned
Monday from Spokane, where she
had been the guest of her niece,
Mrs. J. O. Welhstrom for a couple
of weeks.
The dancing party given last
evening by the Ianetook Club in
the club rooms, was well attended
and "A decided success both socially
and financially.
The Pastime is using pure vel
water fresh from the Northside for
their Soda Fountain and will con-
tinue to do so until the river is in
a more sanitary condition.
Applications for Patent in Fee
were received this week by Mrs.
Annie Ladley and Frank Fry for
their allotments. They will re-
ceive their patents in very short
time
Mrs. J. L. Frisch and Miss Nell
lie Kli5er will leave the early part
of the week for Miss Kliber's home
/ in Harrison. Mrs Frisch will en-
Joy an extended visit in Spokane,
Occur d'Alene and Post Falls, and
Miss K,iber will spend the long
vacation 9Th her parents.
Rev. J. l.. Moore occupied the
pulpit of the First Methodist
church at Spokane last Sunday
morning and evening. The regu-
lar pastor, Rev. VIII A Belts was
called to Tacoma to preach the
University baccalaureate sermon.
Mrs, Moore accompanied Rev.
Moore to Spokane.
The Bonner Hardware Co. is in.
stalling complete tin shop. They
have placed an order for 1900
worth' of tools and equipment,
which will arrive today This de.
partment will be ready for the
public the first of the week, and
will be in charge Of J. J. Kencher
the best all around tin smith anC
metal worker in North laho.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-06-17
Kalo-Bush has it.

KalO-Bush has III.
See the goods frst-Bonner Hdw.
Co.
John White Of Moscow 10 spend
ing several days in the city.
See those new local views and
mountain scenes at the Pastime.
Mrs. Finley and daughter, of
Deer Park, VIM, are guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacobs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hayworth and son,
Maurice, left yesterday for Spokane
where they will reside in the future.
Secretary, w. B. Hawkins left
last night for Spokane to attend
meeting of the Drainage Commits
sioners.
Eugene Page came up from
Wenatchee, Wn. the first of the
week to look after his real estate
interests.
lack Montgomery, Of Porthial,
was in the city Tuesday. Mr.,
Montgomery was en- route to Spo-
kane on business mission.
Miss Vina O'Callaghan returned
home Thursday from Spokane,
where she has been attending the
Holy Names Academy the past
year.
The warm weather of the past
few days has caused the Kootenai
river to commence to aise again.
1t is now the highest it has been,
registering nearly q # and still
coming up.
DR.. and Mrs. c. E. Moore are
entertaining Mrs. Moore's S. brother,
&c. w. Cantonwaine. of Portland,
Oregon. The Moores and their
guest motored to Spokane Tuesday,
returning Thursday evening
The Alberts building is being
put in a better condition this week
and when finished will be occupied
by J. F. Cook, with a drug store.
Mr. Cook will move his present
stock of drugs and fixtures from
the Postofice building sometime
next week.
Mrs. Dan Paul and sons Clayte
and Lloyd, and Mrs Barney West
over and son Bernard, of Harlem,
attended the Mission here last
week. Masters Lloyd Paul and
Bernard Westover received First
Holy Communion on Sunday morn.
ing. Mrs. Paul and Mrs. Westover
and their children were guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Boilear.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-06-17
Get the hammock-Bonner Hdw.

Get the hammock-Bonner Hdw.
Go.
Viley's famous cabbage plants
for sale at Bush's.
For guns and ammunition see the
Bonner Hdw. Co. They have the
stock.
The Presbyterian Aid Society
will meet next Wednesday with
Mrs. :. ". Ashby.
Services Will be held in the
Lutheran church tomorrow at II
o'clock, Rev. Skindlov officiating.
Howard III. Caldwell spoke on
the subject of Socialism in the 10.
O. F. hall Monday night. Mr..
Caldwell was greeted with fairly
large audience.
Miss Phoebe Boileau is expected
home today or tomorrow from Spo-
kane, where she has been att9nd-
ing the Holy Names Academy for
several months.
The Altar Society Ladies will en-
JOY a picnic next Thursday in the
Northside grove. An invitation is
extended to all the ladies of the
parish. and their families, the MEM
bers of the Sunday School and of
the choir. Everybody is asked to
bring a basket.
Mrs. Harris entertained the
Christian Aid Society on Wednes-
day. Mesdames Callahan, Jacobs
and Finley were invited guests.
After business was transacted the
ladies enjoyed refreshments served
by the hostess. Mrs. Hurshman
will en- terrain the society at the
next me citing on June %.
The members of ST. Mary,s
Guild were pleasantly entertained
at the homo of Mrs. w. o. Rose
baugh on Thursday. Guests pre-
sent were Mes6ames Laschinger
Cook, Davis, Walker, and Rose
baugh or, and Miss Graham. Re-
freshments were served at the close
of the afternoon. Mrs Rabenstroff
will be hostess at the next regular
meeting.
The Misses McCave and Ahlquist
who have been TEACHING school in
Spokane were the guests of Mrs.
Fred Gleed, the early part of the
week. The young ladies were
going home for the long vacation
and enjoyed a short but delightful
visit with Mrs. Gleed, en- route.
Miss McCave goes to Minneapolis,
Mimi. and Miss Ahlquist to Me-
nominee, Wis,
Mrs. Duncan Campbell enter
| tanned the members of the Altar
Society on Thursday afternoon
Two new members, Mrs. Voge and
Mrs. Emery, were present. After
the regular business meeting, there
was a service of delicious, cooling
refreshments. Mesdames Alexan-
der aud Elliott assisted the hos
tess. The next meeting will be
held with Mrs. braves.
Howard Monks who is taking
the Forestry course at the Uni
versity of Washington at Seattle.
spent the early part of the week,
visiting relatives and friends In the
city. Mr.. Monks went to Sand
point Yesterday to enter the For
restry Service for a few weeks
practical experience, after which he
will return to the home of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. /. Monks, for
the remainder of the summer holi.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-09-23
LETTER BOXES ON sTREETcARs

\ new postal convenience is to be
tested in Washington city. under the
direction Of Postmaster General Hitch
cock. Should il prove as successful
in operation as on the surfacc-and
there seems fair reason to suppose
that il Wilt viii probably he
adopted in all of the larger cities
Of the country.
II is proposed To- attach mail boxes
on the outside Of all street cars i'm
the capital city. At some central
point on each line the letters on each
car will be taken to the nearest mail
boxes or be- delivered directly to-
carriers. In this way it is believed
that the work of the mail collectors
will be simplified SO that they can
do it to a better advantage, and ct
tiers mailed at outlying points along
the lines Of the street cars will have
the advantage Of as prompt delivery
To the postoffice as is the case with
letters mailed in the congested bust
ness districts.
II looks like an admirable sugees-
ton, in line with n odern progress
and a time saving device. There is