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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-22
YuIetIde In Australia,

In striking contrast to our own is
the Christmas Day kept by our kins.
FOLK in Australasia. No snow or blaz-
Ing log no holly or mistletoe; only a
bright sky, green trees, parched grass.
and a blazing sun Christmas is so
inseparably associated by us with a
cosy seat in front OF a roaring FIRE
that we can hardly realize eating our
Christmas dinner on a veranda he
meath brilliantly blue sky, with ev-
cry towering plant in full bloom. But,
Gown yonder." picnics and garden par.
ties are the order of the day. Many
delightful excursion into the country
is arranged by the Melbourne, Sydney.
Adelaide, and other townspeople, and
Christmas Day is kept right merrily.
far into the summer night
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-22

( he imagine 1t, or did a glad light come
also into the eyes Of the woman?
How about yourself?" he asked
when they had shaken hands.
This is my own house and my own
sister," laughed Elkins. but where
in the world did you and Mrs. Vale
strike up an acquaintance" He cast
an interrogative glance at his sisetr.
Sis, you meyer told me"
Sylvia glanced quickly at walling-
ford and deep blush mingled with
the glow from the fire In her CHEEKS
She explained the circumstances and
Wallingford was quickly made to feel
that he had come to the right house
I will stay under one condition
only" he said finally, "and that is that
you all will accept, without protest,
the Christmas gifts which l brought
for my sister and her family-with-
out question"
There was moments silence and
the promise was made, laughingly.
But we will have to return the IA
vor," brother and sister spoke as one
voice.
So 1t was decided
TOO bad Vale couldn't get here"
remarked Elkins, later in the evening
when, the small boy having been
tucked into bed, the three sat about
the blazing fire.
"Yes-we would have made a Jolly
quartet" said Sylvia.
Wn11iO cfOrd oil, c,,,IIA- -
gasp. The calm, unconcerned way in
which she remarked that her husband
would have completed a quartet on
Christmas eve had he been able to get
there, was rather disconcerting.
Dick Elkins arose and left the room
to get the boys toys.
Bring down the suitcase In my
room," cried Wallingford. He was as
excited as a boy.
You will not regret having prom
tsed to accept what l had bought for
my sister," Wallingford leaned
slightly toward Sylvia's gray dress
and through the strands Of her golden
hair, and the man in him had a strug-
gle before quenching the light in his
own eyes. 1t was the girl herself who
was unable to hide tremor
i promise" she said unsteadily. |
But 1t seems-odd."
Dick returned, staggering under a
load of toys. Then they all jumped
gladly into the spirit of Christmas.
When my husband was living"
said Sylvia as she pinned up a tiny
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-22

| quarter of section four "a, township
SIX (o), north range three (3), west
OF Boise Meridian; also two shares
OF stock in Enterprise Ditch company,
and all water rights appurtenant to
the said premises. All of which more
fully appears by plaintiffs complaint
on file in the above entitled court,
copy of which is attached hereto, and
to which reference is hereby made.
That the premises conveyed by said
mortgage may be sold, and the pro-
ceeds thereof applied to the payment
of the sum so due to the said plaintiff,
including costs, accruing costs and at
torney'S fees, and in case such proceeds
are not sufficient to pay the same, that
plaintiff may have judgment for such
deficiency and execution issue there
for; that the said defendants and all
persons claiming by, through or UNI
ed OF all title, right, claim, lien, equity
OF redemption and interest in and to
said mortgaged premises and Tor
such other and further relief as may
be just and equitable.
And IT you fail to appear and an
swer such complaint as above requir-
ed, plaintiff will take default against
you and apply to the court for relief
demanded in the complaint.
Given under my hand and seal OF
the said district court, in the county
OF Canyon, state of Idaho, this 4th
day of November, in the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and
eleven.
lsEAL) GEO. w. sroVEL, Clerk.
Smith & Scatterday,
Attorneys for plaintiff,
Residing at Caldwell, Idaho.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-22

"She never told me Just what be
said. but 1t was enough to make her
throw you over. You would never
come back and she was too proud to
write"
Where is Stella now, mother?"
asked the man.
She lives in the old place by the
creek Charlie, you remember tt
with all the apple trees behind the
housed"
Well did the man remember the
orchard where he had spent the au-
tumn evening with his sweetheart
That evening found Stearns walk
ing toward the creek. wonder how
the old place looks" he thought.
There was the old-fashioned house,
the porch with the long steps. Every
thing was as If the old days were still
there.
A figure moved about in the parlor
He knew well where the parlor was
He heard the organ. 1t was Stellas
favorite air. He paused and his eyes
filed with tears as he heard that
voice again.
Slowly he assembled the steps and
pulled the bell. The playing stopped
and he heard footsteps. The door
opened and the light Of the hall
streamed upon his face.
It was evident that the woman fail
ed to recognize him, for she looked
askance as he spoke
'Is this Stella Harrington" he be-
gan, but the sound OF his voice made
her start.
Charles Stearns, have you come
back?" she gasped, and followed him
into the room.
so. Stella, you are keeping house
alone now! You--you have not chang
ed very much, either" he said earn
estly.
He saw that her once golden tresses
were streaked with gray, yet much Of
the youthful beauty remained and he
found his heart quickening as he
gazed at the woman.
"And you are the great banker they
would have US believe-little Charlie
Stearns, who used to be my tease at
SCHOOL,"
Neither had touched on the subject
which seemed to be in the minds of
both. At last the man could remain
silent no longer.
Stella, my mother has Just told me
why you changed your mind 80 many
years ago. Why did you not tell me
them" he asked.
Because was too proud. When
found that he had lied, 1t was too late.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-22
Invited Him Into the Warmth Of the
House.

stocking, "he always spoke of the day
When he could do this" The end
Of her sentence was drowned in the
clatter OF huge box of blocks drop.
ping to the hearthstone.
Cheer up" said Wallingford :
wooden blocks don't break"
He stopped to pick the fallen toys
and wondered If the woman pinning
up the stocking beside him heard the
humping of his heart. A small box
found its way into Sylvia's hand.
Mrs. Vale, can't keep this anoth-
er minute" Wallingford said,
oh, l say" exclaimed Dick when
the flashing diamond ring was un.
wrapped. You shouldn't expect to
make sis take"
You promised" The eyes of the
two men met and EIkins knew then
and there what Wallingfords ups
would speak.
With two of the opposite sex against
her Sylvia had little chance to demur
and with tingling sensation In every
nerve she slipped the ring on her
right hand
1t was late the next night when the
child had again been tucked In bed TO
dream Of wonderful day In the king.
dom of toys with three grown up PEG
pie to play with him, that the three
again sat about the open fire.
i never spent a happier Christ
mas, said Wallingford with a glad
ring in his voice.
Nor l" put In Dick. yale missed
a good time all right" he added sleep-
ily sis and her brother-in-Iaw are
quite smitten." And unaware of the
havoc he had created in Wallingford,s
heart he took his departure for bed.
leaving the two in silence.
But the silence was a complete one
One In which spoken words and
thoughts were unnecessary. After a
moment Wallingford leaned forward
and compelled Sylvia's eyes and while
be did so he took her right hand and
removed the ring and put 1t firmly on
tie third finger Of her left hand.
Next Christmas" he said tenderIv
"@e will spend at our own fireside
" is all very sudden and very wonder.
fGi. Sylvia, but | always do important
things suddenly and-love is arwaya
wonderful"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-22

You had left home and no one knew
where. thought If you had really
cared you would have come back"
said Stella.
And have come back, my girl.
Just what brought me here this Christ
mas cannot realize, but know am
glad to be back"
And your parents-how happy they
must be to have you with them again, i"
she said. Now, they can enjoy Christ
mas In the old way-just you three
together"
Stella, you are all alone. Won't you
come to our house for dinner to-mor-
row? Let us celebrate in a modern
way, and It will make the old folks so
happy"
only the old folks-2" she began,
but the big man silenced her as he
grasped her hands and said:
Stella, ask you what you refused
me so many years ago. VIII you be
my wife? You are alone in the world
and | want you"
Charles, It is not out of pity you
ask me this?" she questioned.
mo, dear girl, It is because my
heart has been hungry for something
all these years, and did not realize
until now that 1t was you l needed"
1t was indeed a modern Christmas
celebration at the old home. The par
ents turned away as they saw the
younger pair under the mistletoe, so
aptly hung by the thoughtful mother.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-22
A Terrible Blunder

to neglect liver trouble. Never do IT,
Take DR.. Kings New Life Pills on
the FIRST sign of constipation, bilious
hess or inactive bowels and prevent
virulent Indigestion, jaundice or gall
stones. They regulate liver, stomach
and bowels and build up your health
Only Csc at all druggists.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-12-22

AID Wallingford been any
thing but a wealthy bach
elor and accustomed to hav-
ing everything he wanted,
the circumstances would
have seemed less of a
calamity.
He had heen ON hia wau
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
DRYDOCK WORK GOES FAST

The work of setting, the cribbing Of
the second section OF the Pearl Harbor
drydock has been started, and In
about week the contractors will be-
gin to pour concrete into the forms
of the second 240-foot division Of the
big structure. Uniform success has
marked the underwater concrete lay
ing by the frenzy system in Section
I, and both the contractors and the
Eaval engineers see In the commence
ment of Section 2 big step in con-
struction progress.
The cribbing Is set through the wa
ter In a somewhat unusual manner. II
was all fabricated In the yard. and
then taken apart, ready for Its final
setting. when everything was ready
for the start the timbers were fitted
together on the surface of the water
the uprights for the rext string OF
timbering being left pointing upwards
When this work has been completed
the whole wooden structure will be
sunk by the addition of weights ia
the level of the upright tops. when
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
CAMP COWLES BUSY SPOT

Camp Cowles, where all the mnrines
Of the Pacific feet are under canvas
for three week period. will not be
officially inspected by Admiral Tho
mas today. II was at first planned
that when the commander-in-chief
landed from the California after the
ships entry into Pearl Harbor, he
would make his ofiicial inspection of
The marine encampment, but what with
the fact that the men have been on
the ground only few days and have
fardly had time to do themselves JUS
iicc, and that his own time will be
much taken up by the Pearl Harbor
celebration, the Admiral decided TO
Tut of his review until next week.
Camp Cowles is busy spot these
days, and men and officers have been
working like day laborers under the
sharp and experienced eye OF Major
Hill the fleet marine officer.
The bushes and low brush which
covered the camp site on the makai
eide of the drydock have been cleared
and leveled, and now instead Of rocks
and trees, splck and span tents, set
With mathematical precision along
the company streets. meet the eye.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
HONOLULU SCHOOL
FOR BOYS OPENED

Principal Blackman could not fan
TO he highly gratiaed with the measure
of personal success that marked the
formal opening Of his Honolulu School
for Boys last evening.
Mr.. Blackman and the boys OF the
school entertained very representa-
tive assembly of business and profess
sional men at dinner. the affair giving
an opportunity to inspect the school
building. and after the dinner TO Offer
many expressions of praise for the
work so well begun.
This school now has about one hun
drei boys, and although II Is hardly
settled in It's new quarters, II, Is taxed
to caIacity. The building Is very wei
planned, and the location on tho
slopes of the magnificent Ocean View
tract makes II hcalthful and most at
tractive.
Judge Dole presided at the post
prandial exercises. Among the speak I
ers were Rev. +. w. Damon. Prof. N.
NJ. Scott, Prof. Brigham, DIR. AlcxanH
der, Judge whitney. Col. Jas. A. WnN
der and Major Timberlake. All were
profuse In their praise for tho pluck
and ability OF Mr.. Blackman and spoke
OF sympathy and cooperation for tho
new venture
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

81 don't intend to work the men to
death in tropical climate" said Ma
jor Hill, "and when we get the camp
in first class shape I'm going to give
them plenty of time to Ash or swim
Or amuse themselves in any way they
see fit. There isn't much doing in the
way of amusement In the neighbor-
hood of Pearl Harbor, but the men
should be able to make a pretty fair
time for themselves. We probably
won't get down to the tactical prob
lens, and the practice marches until
next week."
But at that, the marines aren't
3asking in the sun all day with moth
ing to do till tomorrow" Not by a
long shot. Glance at the daily schc-
dule OF camp life:
Reveille, $500; setting up exercises
for 10 minutes: breakfast, 6:30; po-
lice call, z; recall police. 1880; morn
ing colors, s; guard mount, $3.50; Of
Ace hours, 3; morning drill, $3.50 ia
80; dinner, 10; police. to 1880;
afternoon drill. 2 to $3.50. including
battalion drill in both close and ex.
tended order; supper, 5; tattoo and
morning roll. $40; taps, 10.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

the same process will be repeated. In
this way a solid cribbing, extending
from the surface to the floor Of the
drydock. will be constructed. Only
II will be built from top to bottom,
instead of from bottom to top. as
would be the case ashore.
That the drydock can be lengthen-
ed from 500 TO 1000 In accordance
with the recommendation OF Secre.
tary of the Navy George Won l.. Mey.
err, is the statement Of Lieutenan,
Roy Frances Smith, the naval ciyi
engineer who has had personal charge
Of the big basin. and who has earned
for himself by his special knowledge
and constant application the nick.
name of "Drydcck" Smith.
II will he several weeks before The
concreting work reaches the dock en-
trance. and mp to the time that the
oval Of the entrance is laid out, i
would, be simple matter to extent
The structure. The local Office has
heard nothing Official in regard Il
changing the size Of the drydock.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
I,Orncdo. DciCnsO Sirucinrcs.

In order to provide for the mainie-
nance in proper condition of the nu-
mcrous structures already erected in
connection with torpedo defense, esti-
mates OF $500 have been submitted for
the Hawaiian Islands.
Scacoast Dcfcnses.
Under appropriations heretofore
made by Congress number of cleo
trio plants have been installed in the
defensive works in the Hawaiian Is
lands, and In order that the neces-
sary supplies and materials may be
furnished for their operation and
maintenance, MS for similar plants In
this country, estimates of $1,000 have
been submitted. For work of this
character In the Hawaiian Islands
$1,000 was provided by the act of
March 1, 1911, with which the sup
plies most urgently required will be
procured.
Appropriations for this work have
been made as follows:
Act of March 4, 1911 ........s2,5 500
Submarine Mines.
Work in the insular possessions for
which funds are available is rapidly
approaching completion.
Appropriation for this work has
been made as follows:
Act of May %. 1908 1929. 900
The following money statements
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

aboard one of the U. $. ships. Coal
and naval supplies were Kept here
before the Civil War, for the use of
the American navy. sometimes in
charge OF the consulate.
The early station was known as the
~. s. Naval Coal Depot" but this was
almost Immediately raised by procla-
nation to the ~. $. Naval Station,
Honolulu"
The first marine camp was estab-
lished here in October 1908. in COM
mand of Captain A. W. Catlin, u. 3. NJ.
G. Major Fuller. Lieutenant Fay and
Major Neville succeeded to the COM
mand.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

the United States and Hawaii, and the
due importance OF the accredited rep
resentatives of both countries the
treaty reads:
His Majesty the King Of the Ha-
waiian Islands grants to the govern
ment Of the United States the exclus-
i've right TO enter the harbor of Pearl
river, island Of Oahu, and to establish
and maintain there a coaling and re-
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
Inspection Respectfully invited

/ pair station for the use of vessels of
the United States, and to that end
the United States may improve the
entrance to said harbor and do al,
other things lpsdfuI to the purposes
Aforesaid"
The treaty is signed by Frederick
l.. Frclinghausen, Secretary of State,
and Henry A. p. Carter, minister to
the United States from Hawaii.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

ant coaling station. Keeping coal in
Honolulu harbor. for the use Of United
States ships. antcdates annexation
many years. however.
The earliest recorded connection
between the United States Navy and
the Sandwich Islands is during the
war OF 1912, when a native of the Is
lands. the son of chief. served
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
NAVAL STATION HISTORY in Hawaii

The present naval station. which
has always been considered tempor-
AIRY until the main base at Pearl Har-
Dor Is ready for occupancy, was es-
tablishcd Immediately after annexa-
ton. v
One of the principal functions this
post now fills is that II Is an import
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

The American Hawaiian freigater
Mexican with sugar gathered ut ka-
hulni, Kaanapali. Hilo and Port Al
len is due to return to Honolulu on
Monday morning. This vessel has
gathered up a quantity Of sugar al the
several ports Of call and will complete
loading here. The Mexican is sche-
duled to sail for Salina Cruz direct
on Wednesday, December Goth.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
$35O,O0O
Total ................ S3j
Preservation Of FOrtiticati0ns.

Preservation Of FOrtiticati0ns.
A number of the batteries author
lied by Congress for the insular pos
sessions have been completed and are
being operated by the troops. Minor
repairs, painting, etc, are from time
to time necessary, and have hereto
fore been met from balances of funds
appropriated for construction pur-
poses. The approaching completion
of work at certain localities and tho
exhaustion of construction funds rem
der provision for such work neces-
sary In the future. Estimates are
accordingly submitted of $500 for the
defensive works In the Hawaiian Is
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
We Are First

show the conditions on June 80, 1911,
of all general appropriations under
which operations were in progress in
the insular possessions at the close
of the fiscal year:
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
MORE WORK
FOR HARBOR
Continues from P,qs "

complete the installation of the
scarchlights covered by existing prof.
Gets in the Hawaiian Islands, SlO,SO0
are submitted. So far as data are ut
present available. the amounts OF
these estimates will be sufficient for
the purpose for which submitted.
Appropriations for this work have
been made as follows
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
n ew Dresses
Spring Styles 1912
A, Jordan's

YX/E have received today ex Lurne, express ship
w ment of the very latest styles, all being styles
for Spring 1912 Every Dress is entirely different The
sizes range from Is to size 49, bgU
White predominates but have also Pink Tan, White
and Lavender Blue, White and Blue Copenhagen etc. The
prices are $25, $780, $50, $3.50, $685. $40 and $50
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14

The acquisition of additional land
In the Hawaiian Islands with the UNI
expended balance of the funds pro-
vlded therefor in the fertilization an
preparation act of June %, 1906, is
in progress.
Act Of
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-14
MEXICAN Due to Arrive Monday.

Honolulu. Dec. 10th, 1911.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-21
Death Of q Prominent Citizen.

Charles ). Eaton, well-knOwn
citizen and part owner of the West
side Mill died at Neah Bay. last Fri
day night, whittier he had gone
with a party of friends, on a cruise
of pleasure and recreation. He had
been suffering from lung trouble for
year or more and spent consider
able time in California and Arizona
in the hope Of receiving benefit to his
health. He left on July Bird with Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Allen on their
launch for "A cruise about the Sound;
was taken i'll at Port Angeles and
stopped ashore, later taking steamer
for Neah Bay. when his condition be-
came so serious that his wife was sum-
moned from Seattle and left late Fri
day night. but did not see her husband
alive. He was about 81 years of age,
came here from Cincinnati in 1890
He was engaged in several import
ant local enterprises including bank
ing and the Water Works company.
He returned to Cincinnati and mar
ried there Miss Foster She servives
him. Mr.. Eaton was Republican in
politics. and was a member OF the
Convention that nominated Taft and
of the committee that notified him of
its action.
The funeral services were held in
Seattle yesterday, and the body
cremated.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-21

CHICAGO is determined to keep in
the spotlight of scientific progress
1t doesn't matter much whether these
discoveries are verified by subsequent
development or not, long as they
serve to fill the idle column of cur
rent journalism. 1t carries talk and
keeps the eye focused upon Chicago
as a fair rival of Boston as the great
center of brain-power. 1t now trans
pires that Chicago profes sor has
discovered human soul. just as it
was leaving the body on that pill
grimage to the Great Unknown.
The discovery is made by DR.. Pat
rick O. Dornell, who by use of sensi-
tiled Plates sealed between two thin
strips of glass developed an aura and
a strong ray of light surrounding
the entire form of the subject. If
we mistake not, it vas several years
ago that this same discovery was an
nounced, without any further par
ticuars that might lead to identifica-
ton OF this aura as that important
adjunct. the human soul. ltseems to
us that no important object can be
served by professed utter failure of
all attempts to break the seal of the
hidden Book of Nature.