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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PIANO
Needed to Bring 1t to Present
State of Perfection.
To Be Continued.

Have you ever thought, when play
ing some melodious sonata upon your
piano, that the instrument, as it isi
/ today is the perfection of centuries
of invention?
In the beginning it was harp
shaped piece of wood, having two or
three strings. From time to time
more strings were added until the.
cithara was invented. This was an
P, with ten strings stretched across
the open space. Many centuries after
ward musicians conceived the idea
OF stretching strings across an open
box. About the year 1900 this was
done, the dulcimer made it's appear
ance. and the strings were struck
with hammers.
For another hundred years or SO,
these hammers were held in the
hands, and then some genius invented
keyboard, which, being struck by
the fingers, caused the hammers to.
strike the strings. This was called q
ciavicytherium, or keyed cithara, and
improved.
During Queen Elizabeths time it,
was called a virginia., and then y
spinet. because the hammers were
covered with the spines of quilts,
which struck and caught the strings
and produced the sound
During the period between 100 and
1900 it was much improved and en-
larged, and was given the name OF
harpsichord. 1t was In 1710 that
bartholomew Christofoll, an Italian,
invented a keyboard similar to the
one we have now, which causes the
hammers to strike the wires from
above, and thus developed the piano.
During the last century the inven-
tive genius Of musicians the world
over has revised and improved it until
1t has reached the present-day per-
lection.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03
me. anyhow demanded the

OF me, anyhow demanded tn,
planter.
'How's your sister, Tom7" inquired
Murrell.
7 reckon she's the way you'd ex
pect her to be-" Ware dropped his
voice to whisper.
John, you'll ruin yourself with
your damned crazy infatuatioR!" 1t
was Fentress who spoke.
No, / won't, colonel, but I'm not
going to discuss that. All / want is
for Tom to go to Memphis and stay
there for couple OF days. When he
comes back Belle Plain and its mig
gers will be as good as his. am go
ing to take the girl away from there
tonight. How soon can you get away
from here, Tom7" he asked abruptly.
by God, / can't go too soon!" cried
the planter, staggering to his feet. He
gave Fentress a hopeless beaten look.
You're my witness that first and last
I've no part In thisi"
The colonel shrugged his shoulders.
Murrell reached out hand and rest
ed 1t on Wares arm.
Keep your wits, Tom, and within
a week people will have forgotten all
about Norton and your sister. | am
going to give them something else to
worry over"
Ware went from the cabin.
Look here, how about the boy
are you ready for him If can get my
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03
origin Of Christmas Tree.

The Christmas tree is supposed TO
date from long before the Christian
era. instead Of from comparatively
recent times in Germany, as is COM
monty thought. 1t is said that at
festivals to celebrate the winter sol
stice in ancient Egypt a palm tree
was used as symbol OF the compile
ton of the year The palm tree was
said to put out spray a month. and
the tree used at such celebrations
must have u shoots or branches to
typify the year that had just come to
an end.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03

port OF riie. The shock OF the bull
let sent the young fellow staggering
back among tho messy and myrtle
covered graves.
For a moment no one srasped what
had happened. only there was Norton
who seemed to grope strangely among
the graves. He had fallen now. Even
as the shadows deepened he was aware
that Betty was coming swiftly toward
him.
I'm shot" he said. speaking with
difficulty.
"Charley-Charley-" she moaned,
slipping her arms about him and
gathering him to her breast.
He looked up into her face.
ITS all over" be said, but az
much In wonder as in foar. "But |
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03

hands on himl I'll send him either
up or down the river and place him
In safe keeping where you can get
him at any time you want"
This must be done without VIC
lence, Johnl" stipulated Fentress.
Certainly, l understand Which
shall 1t be-up or down river?"
Gould you take care of him for
me below, at Natchez?" inquired
Fentress.
AS well there as anywhere"
Good" said Fentress, and took his
leave.
Three-quarters of an hour slipped
by, then, piercing the silence, Murrell
heard shrill whistle; 1t was twice
repeated; he saw Bess go down to
the landing again. A haIf-hour
elapsed and man issued from the
scattering growth OF bushes that
screened the shore. The newcomer
crossed the clearing and entered the
cabin. He was young fellow OF
twenty-four or five, whose bronzed
face wore reckless expression.
Well, captain, what's doing?" he
asked.
IF anything's to be done. now Isl
the time, Hues. What have you to-
report?'
We'll. I've seen the council of each
Clan division. They are ripe to start
this thing off,
Murrell gave him moment OF
moody regard.
Twice already I've named the dayl
and hour, but now I'm going to putt
It through" He set his teeth and
thrust out his jaw.
Captain, you're the greatest fellow
In America Inside OF week men,
who have never been within five hun
bred miles of you viii be asking OF
each other who John Murrell Isl"
Murrell had expected to part with
Hues then and there and for all time,
but Hues possessed qualities which
might stin be OF use.
"Hues. you must start back across
Tennessee. Make it Sunday at mid
night-that's three days on" Uncon-,
sciously his voice sank to whisper
Sunday at midnight" repeated,
Hhes slowly.
When you have passed the word
into middle Tennessee. turn south and
make the best OF your way to New
Orleans. Don't stop for anything
push through az fast az you can.
You'll find me there. I've a notion
you and l VIII quit the country to-l
gsthsr.s
Quit the oountryj Why, captain.
who's talking OF quitting the coun-.
tyr"
You speak IS though you were
TOOL enough to think the niggers!
would accomplish something" said
Murreil coolly. There will be CON
fusion at first, but there are enough
white men in the southwest to han
die heap better organized insurrec-
lion than Wen be able to set going.
Our fellows VIII have to use their
heads as well az their hands or they
ire likely to help the niger swallow
ais medicine. l look for nothing else
han considerable OF shake-up along
he Mississippi what with
ynchers and rsgulstors man wiz;
lave to show clean bill OF health
o be allowed to live, no matter what
lis color-just being white won't
ielp him anyl"
No. you're right. 1t wontl" and
gain Hues gave way to easy laughter.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03
cAAPrER Nv.
AT IN. Church Door.

Tom found Betty at sapper.
you we're over 10 see Norton.
weren't you. BstT How did you tnd
HIM T.
The doctor says he viii soon be
about again
Betty. Wish you wouldn't go
there again-that's good girll" he
aaid tactfsIlly. and as he conceived IL.
affectionateiy. Betty glanced up
quickly.
why, Tom, why shouldn't ! so
theref"
1T might set people Eossipins.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03
CHAPTER XIV.


The Judge Sees . Ghost.
Charley Norton's good ofices dit
not end when be had furnished Judg,
Price with hoass. FOR Betty required
Of him that he shoaid supply tina
gentleman with legal husinsss al
we'll.
Thus IL happened that Judge Price
before 10 had been three days IL
Raleigh. received a civil note from
Mr. Norton asking him 10 search the
title 10 certain timber tract held by
ono Joseph Quaie. Tho Judge. power
fully excited. told Mahafy he was be-
Ing understood and appreciated.
The immediate result OF Norton's
communication had been to send the
Judge up the street 10 tho court house.
He would show his client that he
could be punetusl and psinstaking.
Entering the court house, he found
himself In narrow hall. lie entered
the county clerks ONCE HE was al
ready known TO this oercial, whose
rn~.pe was saui, and hs now greeted
him.
"A little matter OF business brings
nee hero. SIR" began the Judge. with
swelling chest and mellow accents.
=. : an is sscme sasleSQ Ioes'ap titie
III 20 my client. Mf. Nori0a.
Mr. Saul scrambled ap out OF tho
depths Of his chaiF and exertod him
SELF IN the Judges bobalf.
nrhls ls what you want. sir. Better
take ths ledger 70 the window. the
l!ght IN here Amt much" lie drew
Forward chair as no spoke. and tho
fudge, seating himself began to poi
tab bis spsctAcies with great dsiibora-
ton.
You've set on the bench, sirY' sug-
Eestsa Mr.. Saul.
sln one OF the eastern counties. but
ny inclination BIAS never been toward
the Judiciary" lie was turning the
ssayes OF tsse ledger as hs spoke. Bud
denly the movement OF his hand WAS
arrested.
'found isr'' asked Mr. Saul. But
tbs Judge gays him ne snswsr. be
was staring down At tho open pages
OF the book. Found tho sntryf" re
psstsd Mr.. Saul.
whst's thstr No" be APP
rearsd TO hesitsts. who Ia this man
ouintsrdr''
'He's the owner of q hundred.thou- |
ssnd-aere tract In this and abutting !
counties said Mr.. ssuI.
-. 81
Colonel Fentresx; DO was old uen-
erh Wares law partner. I've heard II
WAS the general who got this man
Quintard 10 make tho investment. but 4
that was before my time"
The Judge lspsed into silence.
A step sounded IN tho narrow hall.
An instant later the door was pushed
open. ard grateful for any Interrupt
tion that would serve to take Mr.
Barrs attention from himself. the
Judge abruptly turned his back on
the clerk and began 20 examine tho
record before aim. fnsenstbly. how
ever. the cold. level tones OF tho voice
that was addressing itself TO MIR. Saul
qpicksned the beat OF hls pulse. the
'h'op o'S ns~se anu s''u01 BACK
'hiousa Ae ye@es 70 o"y 'loio
snsea ne .seAohea uHs- ne turned
Slowly, as Va dread.
what ne saw was = man sersing
ON sixty. loan and dark, with thin.
shaver cheeks OF aiuish cast above
me Jaw. sna strongly ssniiine pro
nie LonE, BLACK locks swept tae cot
lar OF MS coat. rniie his tan spare
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03

-,~-.yA there's teen pretty nea
enough talk about you and Charlie
h Norton" The planters tone vas cor
ciliatory iE the extreme, he dared no
risk break by any open show O
authority.
you needn't distress yourself, Tom
don't know that / shell 20 Their,
again" said Betty indirerentIy.
At Thickst Point Charley Norton
greatly excited, hobbled into the II
brary In search OF Darlington. he
found him reading by the open win,
dow.
Look here. Brucel' he cried. Its
settled; she's going to marry me!
Can't you wish me joy7"
Darlington held out his hand.
You are not going to take any
risks now. you have too much to live
for" he said haltingly.
mo. I'm to keep away from Belle
Plain" said Norton happily. she in
stats on that. Everything is to be
kept secret until we are actually
Its to be soon. then3" Darlington
asked. still haItingly.
Very soon"
There WAS brief silence. Caring
ton, with face averted, looked from
the window.
Il am going to stay here as long as
you need mo-" he presently said
Miss Mairoy asked me to. and then
! am going back to the river, where
belong"
Betty ate supper with big Steve
standing behind her chair and little
Steve balancing himself first on one
foot and then on the other near the
door.
The long French windows, their
curtains drawn, stood open. She
wandered down to the terrace. There
was the sound OF step on the path.
Betty turned. II was Darlington who
stood before her, his face haggard.
Without a word he stepped TO her
side and took her hands rather rough
ly. i
What am | to do without your
his voice was almost d whisper.
What is this thing you have done7"
Betty's heart was beating with dull
throbs.
II you had only come!" she
moaned Nov am going to be mar
ried tomorrow. | am to meet him at
he Spring Bank church at ten
o'clock"
How can | give you up?" he said,
his voice hoarse with emotion. He
put her from him almost roughly, and
Gaming against the trunk OF tree
buried his face In his hands. Betty
him for q moment In
Tretched silence.
TITS good-by-" be muttered.
She went to him, and, as he bent
lbove her, slipped her arms about his
leck.
kiss me-" she breathed.
He kissed her hair. her soft cheek.
hen their lips met. Il
Another hot September sun was
seating upon the earth as Betty gal
oped down the lane and swung her
Iorse's head In the direction or Ra-
eigh. She would keep her promise
o Charley and he should never know
vhat his happiness had cost her.
Norton joined her before she had
overed third OF the distance that
eparated the two plantations.
I'VE are to go to the church. Mr..
lowen will be there; arranged with
i'm last night: he will drive over
18th his wife and daughter. who will
Q our witnesses, dear"
Afterward Betty could remember
landing before the church in the
cree morning light; she heard Mr..
owens voice, she heard Charley's
dice. she heard another voice-her
wn, though she scarcely recognized
I'm tie the horses. Betty" said ,
orton.
He had reached the edge OF the
AXIS whom from the silent depths or
lie denser woods came the sharp re-
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03

knew you could como to ms--dear---
he added In a whisper
She felt shudder pass through
him. He did not speak again.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-11
Russian Grand Duke Is Her
Willing Captive and
Attendant

Mrs. John Astor. first wife of the
late Colonel John Jacob Astor, has
been the most successful lion tanner
during the Newport season with no
less a social lion than the Grand
Duke Alexander Michaelovitch as her
willing captive and attendant.
No, there is no romance to be ex-
pected in this narrative, for the grand
duke has a wife and seven children,
and the interest that attaches to him
is purely that of society in It's gem
eral aspect. The grand duke sus-
tains a double relationship to the
czar of all the Russias. He is not
only the cousin to the car as a mat
ter of blood, but he married the
Grand Duchess Xenia, sister. to the
ruler of the Petersburg court.
The wedding took place in 1894 and
there isn't even a ripple on the do
mestic sea. The grand duke came TO
Newport as the guest of the Russian
ambassador. Immediately the smart
set entered into keen rivalry for the
honor OF entertaining him. He is
clever, democratic and has the Ro-
manor eye for the beautiful
Mrs. Astor has given several en-
tertainments for him. All of the
known diversions of the drawing
room have marked these affairs,
even to the tango, and the grand
duke is said to have learned the rat
Of dancing the tango much after the
OF several seasons learns each sea
son to swim. During his stay he
has been seen often with the hand
some Mrs. AStOr
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-11
j. R. MAY BUILD
EXTENSION TO
MAIL DOCKS
New President of System to
Confer With Supervisors
on Plans
BUT ONE BLOCK is
NEEDED TO CONNECT
Vice President Black Admits
Danger of 0vercroWded
Fillmore Hill Cars

The long looked for extension of the
United Railroads system to the mail
docks appears to be at least a possib-
ility.
Supervisor yogelsang, chairman of
the public utilities committee. states
that Jessie w. Lilienthal, the new
president of the system, Will confer
with the supervisors on the subject,
as well as other matters connected
with the city's transportation. The
extension, which would be a convent
ence to incoming visitors from the
steamships and all who have business
at the docks, would require the build
ing of only one block of track The
old management consistently refused
TO make the extension, but the super
visors understand that Lilienthal will
meet with them on the project in a
spirit of cooperation.
A delegation from the Richmond
district was assured by the committee
that no time would be lost by the city
in taking over and reconstructing
with standard rails the California
street line from First avenue to
Thirty-third
Chairman Vogelsang complained to
Vice President Charles N Black that
the cable line on the Fillmore street
hill at Broadway Is carrying passen-
gers In loads far in excess of cars
capacity. laborers from the exposition
grounds and others crowding 1t to a
dangerous degree. Black admitted
that the overcrowding was hazardous
n, fine extrafna- that In case the "a n a
broke the brakes would be powerless
to hold the car. but that the company
could not prevent the crowding.
I'VE will have TO reconstruct the
entire line and put on larger cars" he
said I'm the meantime, you might
help us by detailing policemen to pre-
vent the crowding.'
The committee advised Black to
look into the matter further"
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-11

pianist, will appear on the program.
Madame Emilia Tojetti is the presl-
dent OF the society this year.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-11
SAILOR LEARNS To
FLY; COMES BACK
To SEA
Captain Henry Morton Be-
comes Navigator of Air and
Makes Fine Record
DEATH OF CODY DECIDES
HIM TO ABANDON GAME
Has Been in Charge OF Dukes
Yacht and Had Many
Thrilling Adventures

Captain Henry Morton, who was
Pacific Mail service to enable him to
take charge of the duke of Montpen-
sier's yacht, is now a fully qualified
navigator of the air. His leave will
a Pacific Mail uniform again in a
few months. He will bring back to
his job a wealth of experience gained
during the most eventful vacation
that sailorman ever enjoyed.
The skipper's career as an aviator
was brilliant but brief. He mas
tered the art of handling a flying
machine, made a record that dis
turbed the equanimity of Europe's
professional aviators, and then quit
the sport He qualified as an aerial
navigator, experienced the superla-
tive thrill of riding on the wings
of the wind at a speed the wind
seldom develops, and then came back
to earth.
From now on, when not afioat. he Is
going to remain on the earth. His
record flight was made a few weeks
ago. when he sent his machine over
Vichey, In France, at a speed of 112
miles an hour. The death of Aviator
Cody shortly after this flight decided
the captain to leave flying for the
future to the birds.
Since taking command of the dukes
yacht Captain Morton has been through
many thrilling adventures. He played
a not unimportant part in the stirring
events connected with the European
war, and when he returns should have
yarns to spin that will be worth weav-
ing into permanent form.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-11
PATR0LMAN TRACEY
MAY GET NEW TRIAL

Patrick J. Tracey stands a good
chance today of being allowed another
trial by the police commission as the
result of new evidence in his case,
which he asserts viii clear him of the
charge of accepting bribe money. The
question of whether Tracey can
legally be granted a new trial has
been referred to City Attorney Long
The grand jury took an interest in
the Tracey case. So at last nights
meeting of the police commission Dis
trict Attorney Fickert testified that
Chief White and others had known
facts tending to prove Tracey's inno-
cence. but had failed to go to his aid
at the time of his trial.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-11
Old CHIMES
PLANNED
FOR 1915
Carlton Will Ring From Light
ed CupoIa of the Neither
lands Building
HOLLAND TO FURNISH
DECORATIVE FEATURES
Rapid Progress of Panama
Pacific Exposition Work
s. Reported

WITH the material necessary to give
thS palace d typical national appear
ance. Imported from the old country,
the Netherlands plans to put up a
'bUilding at the Panama Pacific ex-
. position which viii have a lighted
T. cupofa; and if possible chimes to play
the carlton as is heard in all impor-
tant cities in Holland.
The plans have been submitted by
"a. A. van .C.sTorchiana, resident COM
= missioner for the Netherlands. The
structure was designed by w. Krom-
heut. san architect of Rotterdam, while
the lseaT architects are Ward &
sBlohme.. who win execute the work
II. Rosse, who had charge of decorat-
= ing the Peace palace at The Hague,
viii look after the decorating work.
o The right wing of the structure viii
Be devoted 10 the mother country, the
left to. the colonies. and in each will
sbes made displays of the resources OF
the localities. The building viii be
colored and such material used as
wifi harmonize best with the sur
rounding buildings, the Fine Arts,
California state and New York state.
Pictorial postcards showing the IA
NOUS tower Of jewels and entrance 10
: the exposition have been printed by
the Southern Pacific company and are
now being issued by the exposition.
bearing an invitation to visit Califor-
MA in 1915.
To date 25.100 feet of pipe for the
high pressure water system at the
exposition has been laid, the work
being 80 per cent completed, 235 head
e.of stock, are being used for scrapers,
plows and wagons in grading the
site and so per cent of the work on
the. machinery palace has been COM
sspaeted, declares Director of Works
Connick in pointing out the progress
being made for 1915.
During the month of August 1,o7o,-
600 feet OF lumber was erected in
place. practically all the framing for
the machinery palace IS done and
375. 600 feet of lumber has been
placed in position for the palace of
education. continues the report.
.. other work is progressing in pro-
portion. states Connick, and the archi-
ieictural plans are practically COM
epleteds
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-11
Ukfah Excursion

The Northwestern Pacific announces
popular excursion to Ukiah on Sum
day, September 14th. No stops are
made in transit except for train pur-
poses and every one is guaranteed a
seat. as no more tickets will be sold
than seats provided. This Ia a splen-
did opportunity to enjoy a wonderful
ride through the beautiful valleys Of
Marin, Sonoma and Mendocino Coun-
fies and along the Russian River
over hours Mt Ukiah in which to
enjoy the Hop Festival. with its many
attractive and entertaining features.
The leaving time from San Francisco
is S:45 a. M, and from Ukiah .. m.
Tickets are only $3.50 for round trip.
and are now on sale at City Ticket
once. S74 Market St.. (Flood Bldg.),
and also at the ferry.-Adyertiseme
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-11
RICHMOND DISTRICT Is
PROMISED WELL WATER

Approval OF City Engineer
OShaughnessy' plan for furnishing
water TO the west end of the Rich
mond district by the sinking of a well
and installation of a pumping station
was voiced by the public utilities COM
mittee yesterday and will be recon-
mended to the board as soon as the
property owners of the district ar
range to purchase $4,000 worth OF
Hetch Hetchy bonds. the cost Of the
work being estimated at this figure
This includes the laying of mains in
the principal streets and erecting four
$4,000 gallon tanks in Lincoln park
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-11
JUVENILE SOCIETY

Z. The. Juvenile Protective association,
of. which. Mrs Bert Schlessfnger is
The president, will hold Its quarterly
meeting on Monday afternoon at 3
o'clock in the red room Of the ST.
IF aneis hotel.
Mrs Cora Lamping of Detroit,
Mich will speak and there will be
reports of the officers and leagues
as. we'll.
3 The public is invited TO be present
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-11
Well Dressed Thug
+ RobS Boy of Watch;
Joke on the Bandit
Victim Has Laugh Coming After
.. Scare Is Over, Because Time
}... piecc Was of 81 Mintage

Riehard Neylon. a schoolboy liv-
ing at 1905 Union street. is minus
his wateh today, the victim of a
=; holdups
.Yoipg eIeylon was on his way home
abogt' midnight. when he met tall,
:. well sdrassed young man at Green
and L;aguna streets The stranger
inquired .tke time of night.
.NexIon toos1 ott his timepiece. Its
Just. t1':55,s said the youth.
e. Thanks said the man, and with
that al G~gTabbed the watch and ran.
. Tire, boy was frightened at the
.t9sinss ehnt-.when he got home he was
laughing. He told his folks the joke
was; on. tha. :holdup man. The watch
'.c0stless than 81.
The San Francisco call., 1913-09-11
WANT MONEY FOR COURT

Members of the probation committee
of Alameda county conferred with the
supervisors yesterday regarding the
suggested $4,000 appropriation for
juvenile court Improvement The mat
ter will be definitely decided Mon
day, at which time the tax rate for
Alameda county must be fixed