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Why She Refused to Marry Him By JAMES BLACK (©, 1»2«, Wultrn .N*w»p»p«r Union.) WARD seven had Just one empty bed, and that was not likely tc remain empty long. The big hospital was generally overcrowded. Nurse Bascombe moved from bed to bed on night duty, speaking a few words to the patients, smoothing their bed clothes, turning the helpless ones on their other side. The senior surgeon, Gerald Wick ham, watched her as she moved. At thirty-five Nurse Bascombe was a« graceful as a girl. Next In line for matron. He had known her for sev eral years. There had been a time, two year* before, when he had asked her tc marry him. He had felt almost confi dent of success, but she had refused him as gently as she did everything. “Is It hopeless?'' he asked. "I’m afraid so." “You can never care?" Somehow she escaped answering that question. A wonderful woman, with a mystery In her life, every one agreed. Something unusual had brought that gentleness, that poise to her. Never ruffled, never upset, she was a tower of strength to the senior surgeon. He watched her. They had re mained good friends since she had re fused him—good friends, but nothing more. Very tactfully she had let him see that his hope was destined never to be fulfilled. Her whole life was given up to her work. He bad ac cepted her decision. . . . A stir without. They were bringing a patient into the ward. The matron came in advance, came up to Wick ham. An accident. A man badly crushed by a truck. There was no hope, no use to think of operating. They were bringing him in just as he was. A filthy tramp, exhaling the odor of bootleg whisky. A low, degraded face which yet bore the stamp of former breeding and decency. Better that such a creature should pass out In that unconsciousness which had al ready mercifully supervened. The screen was drawn. The order ly was stripping the rags off the new comer. A flannel nightgown was put over the mangled body. He was lifted Intro the bed. Nurse Bascombe turned back the sheets. She folded them over again. A sudden Indrawn hiss of her breath. The senior surgeon looked at her in surprise. Her face was deathly white, her body rigid. Only for a moment. Next jnstant she was herself again. “Nothing esn be done for him," said Wickham. “He won’t live through the night You've been overdoing It. nurse. Better let Nurse Braham watch by him." “No, HI stay here,” she answered. His duties called him away. He was gone an hour when the word came that the bed In ward seven wai likely to be empty soon. He went back. Nurse Bascombe still sat by the dying man. She was bending ovei him, looking Into hla face. Wickham came and stood silently beside her. It was a matter of min utes now. The breath was hardly per ceptible, the pulse Imperceptible. Sud denly, however, the dying man opened his eyes. He seemed to recognize them, th« eyelids fluttered, the lips parted—then the head feli back on tne plilow. Thf senior surgeon stooped over him, and then drew the sheet over his head. , “Js he Identified?" he asked. “Nothing has come about Kim.” An orderly came forward. Behind him walked a policeman, treading tht floor uncomfortably. The orderly whispered to the surgeon, who drew back the sheet for a moment. “That’s him.” The policeman nod ded. “Guess that’s the best thing could have happened to him." “You wanted him?” “Wanted him for months. Seven years ago he killed and robbed an old man and got away with it. We got on hla trail again. I guess that's the best thing." When he was gone Nurse Bascombe gripped the surgeon's wrist fiercely. '•He was—my husband," she said in a fierce, strained voice. “Do you under stand—everything ?* And with a little sigh she collapsed Into his arms, unconscious. But a great happiness was being, born In Wickham’s heart. • That Quieta'4 Them • * The only son had )usf dhhOuhceit his engagement to his family. “Whatt That girll She squints!" remarked his mother. "She has absolutely no style,” added his sister. "Red-headed, Isn’t shat" queried his aunt. “She’s fidgety," said grandma. “She hasn’t any money," put In hla uncle. “She doesn’t look strong 1" ex claimed his first cousin. “She’s stuck up I" asserted hla sec ond cousin. “She’s an extravagant thing 1“ Inter posed his third cousin. "Well, she has one redeeming fea ture." said the son thoughtfully. “And what’s thatr asked the fam ily In chorus. "She hasn’t any relations," was the quiet reply.-—Pittsburgh Chronicle lUegmph. SAVE WILD FLOWERS IS ANNUAL APPEAL “Nature Lovers” Asked Not to Despoil Woods. Washington.—Help save the wild flowers—especially the dogwood! Each spring an appeal Is being made to the chivalry and thoughtfulnesg of the public In behalf of America's vanishing and defenseless wild flowers. For some obscure reason there are countless Americans of both sexes who would scorn to attack the little animals of the woods and fields, but who do not hesitate to wage relentless warfare on the flowers. When spring trustingly sends out the most delicate blossoms these thoughtless “nature lovers" go out to pluck, tear and cast aside. Clumps of pale-colored bowers that made a picture in their original setting of grass, trees and sky soon lose their freshness when carried off In bouquets. Most people know this. Yet toward the close df a spring Sun day every suburban road every street car Is strewn with wilted flowers tossed aside by tired holiday makers. Daspoil Spring Beauty. These flowers might have bloomed for another week to give pleasure to many more people. But that is not the real tragedy of the wild flowers. The worst of the situation is that In so many cases the flower pickers are permanently designing the beauty of spring. Take the dogwood, for instance. This Is not a tiny plant to be easily pulled up by children. It is a tree, generally about the size of a fruit tree. Yet the dogwood is being more ruthlessly destroyed than any other native tree or plant. Botanists say that at the present rate of destruc tiveness the native American dogwood will be extinct within twenty-five years. The Wild Flower Preservation so ciety, which campaigns every year to save the American flowers, emphasizes one particular plant each spring. This year dogwood Is given the spotlight because It Is so rapidly disappearing. The dogwood tree Is one of the most beautiful trees that can be found, and it is a native American. It once grew in our woods in profusion, and the common flowering variety Is still found from Canada to Florida along the At lantic coast and quite far to the west. Another variety grows along the Pa cific coast. It Is a rather sturdy tree, resistant to disease and adaptable to a variety of growing conditions. When the wild dogwood blooms In early spring the tree becomes a mass of white. Each white petal has a dis tinctive notch in the edge which makes the dogwood blossom one of the most attractive motifs for artistic design. The so-called blossom, by the way, Is not really the flowers of the tree at all. The white petals are tech nically called bracts or the Involucre. They are only modified leaves. The flowers are the little bunches of light green which cluster In the center of the white Involucre. Dogwood Blossoms Perishable. A dogwood tree in bloom against a background of other foliage transforms any country road or garden. The same may be said of the dogwood when It hears Its crop of red berries In late autumn. At both seasons the dogwood branches seem to shriek, “Carry me home,” to the country tourist. At least, that la how he—or she—lnterprets the message of the tree. The result Is, generality, that the passer-by goes up to the tree and tears off a few sprays. The tearing process strips down the bark, leaving open wounds. If the wounds are large fungus disease may set In and the tree may die. This happens Joo often. The Wild Flower Preservation so ciety la urging motorists and hikers to enjoy the dogwood on the tree, carry away a mental picture of it In all Its freshness, and leave It for others to enjoy. If branches must be taken home, they should at any rate be cut clean with a sharp knife, so as to avoid Injury to the tree. That so much dogwood Is destroyed Is particularly unfortunate because the sprays are so perishable that the cut branches are of little use. Florists know how to pack them In moss, but the Sunday excursionist simply trails along In the hot snn with the branches over one arm, or else he lays them down In a jolting, dusty automobile. The white petals become brown and crushed, and once faded cannot be re vived. There are a number of wild-life pre serves on which the wild flowers, as well an animals, birds, and Insects, receive protection. These shut-off .‘a iefijv !cevgrlifg, • from 50 to 500 •aerav Ace;'g>ifirmed•’ bj watchmen, to , make gury t\}a\ the powers and wild : cre'atuiJrtf "have yl Yo/groW and ’ multiply’ unmoltsfetf/, / ; •’ .• ; •' • Robs Quakes of Terror by New Warning Device Spezla, Italy.—Earthquakes need no longer cause loss of life, according to Professor Caselli, seismologist, who claims to have constructed an appa ratus, already patented, whereby earthquakes are announced at least 15 minutes before they occur. The scientist also claims to be able, with very slight possibility of error, to locate beforehand the centers of tel luric phenomena, their intensity and the situation of their most Intense manifestations. . Signor Caaelll’s telluric prophesies for last March, which were deposited with a notary here some time In ad vance of the expected disturbances, war* confirmed by subsequent events. THE NORTHWESTERN-BULLETIN AWAb MME. COLE TALBERT GRANTED DIVORCE (Continued from page 1) Madame Talbert, many freely making statements that the noted diva should have freed herself from Tal bert many moons age. This divorce affects two nationally known families. The fame of Madame Talbert is widespread, and her family connections of talent and wealth well known. N. A. A. C. P. RADIO FROM PHILADELPHIA (Continued from page 1) Interesting l*rogram. Among the new speakers announc ed for the Conference are William Stanley Braithwaite of Boston, Sping am Medallist and one of the leading literary critics of the country, who will speak on "The Negro in Litera ture,” at the night meeting of Tues day. July 1; and Charles B. Hall, President of the City Council of Phil adelphia. who will bring greetings to the Conference In behalf of the City Council. Another soloist at the Con ference will be Miss Marian Ander son, soloist with the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, who will give a recital lasting half an hour before the Tuesday night meeting. The exhibition of Negro music, col lected by Mrs. Maud Cuney Hare, will be on view during the entire week of the Conference, in the art gallery of John Wanamaker’s Phila delphia store. GRADUATE LARGE CLASS FROM WILBERFORCE “U” (Continued from page 1) day orator. Several students of Wil berforce college have organized an Alumni club in the Twin Cities. Miss Louise Jackson, niece of Mr. and Mrs. John Hickman, Jr., 766 St. Anthony avenue, St. Paul, was m tne gradua tion class. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Carter and lit tle daughter are now residing at 1000 Iglehart avenue. The members of The Charity Sew ing Circle were visitors at Crispus At tuck Home Monday afternoon. After an elaborate luncheon was served a program was rendered by Mrs. Car rie Ailep, dramatic reader, and Mae Black Mason, soprano. The members are proud of the porch light and Mrs. Lou Esters is planning a pleasant sur prise in the near future. Res. Tel. Dale 7030 Shop Elk. 2328 My Motto: “What I do, I do Well” PAUL F. MARTEIFFEL PLUMBING 436 N. Dale St. near University Ave. Bt. Paul Extra Special for Saturday Only 197 Pairs of Men’s High Grade, Genuine Calfskin Shoes, in Tan or Black. Sizes 6 to 11. Values Up to $9. Your Choice at $2.85 Kup|>enheiitter Clothe* Manhattan Shirts Stetson Hats 433-33 W«t>a,ha Btr, ,t Near 7th. Bt. Francl, Haul Bldg. OPEN SATURDAY UNTIL • P, M. GRAND PICNIC THE BID EVENT, THE Picnic of the Season GIVEN BY THE MEN'S EPISCOPAL CLUB OF ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS ON THURSDAY, JULY 10 AT Parker's Lake Dancing : Bexthing : Bocvting : Fishing Music By Prof. Steven's Full Jazz Bind TO GO TO PARKER’S LAKE FROM ST. PAUL l.mvr St. Paul via latrrurban vara < L'nlvcralty Avraur I.lan Farty-Bvc minute* krlnrr train time, given below, lift oil rar at Me-rood Avraur North. Walk too black* to KPeetrl* Short l.lar Depot, Srvrath Strrrt aad Srraad Avraur North. KI.Kt'TKIC Tit A IN' MCHKDI LK IMPORTANT MITII K—-Train* will Iravr promptly n* nrhrdulrd. Train* l.r«vlait for l.ahr ati Nils A. M., MO P. M.. SilM P. M. aad fl P. M. Wprrlal Plralc Train Leave* Mlnnrnpoll* at 2i2S P. M. Sharp Only Tlrketa Purr hoard From Commit trr Will Br Ooad ou Thl* Train Train* Returning From Lake ntl SiOS P. M. and Bi.W P. M. ROUND TRIP TICKETS: ADULTS 7S CENTS CHILDREN 41 CENTS Automablle Rantri Take Mlxth Ave. N. Road Going Went COMMITTKK ON AItHANGKMBNTS NT. PAUL. COMMITTKB Johu M. I.a Conte, Chairman. Oliver Taylor, A. I*. Ithodra, J. Cnaninxham, Dr. J. R. Frrarh. F. D. Me- Crnc-kr*, Laureate MeCoy. l.oula F. Moore, W'm. Prttlt, W’m. F.lllott, M. K. MrKalitkt, tieurgr Manning, Karl Nell. N. F. I.ewla, Rrarot Ntarka, W alter McCoy, K. Rough, F. Kawkco, Ueerfr Moore, J. Free man, C. L. Tilth*. MINNKAPOMN COMMITTKB F. Terry, K. ft. Houataa, R. A. Van Hook, A. W hite, Blackwell, L. Maaoa Tfce Committee Kraerveo tke Right to Relaae t'adralrablc Peraona. EVERYBODY INVITED Duluth News Miss Honey Dew entertained at dinner in honor of Amanda Byrd. Covers were laid for six. Miss Madelyn Burton, delegate for the St. Mark's A. M. E. Sunday school and the Allen Christian Endeavor league, left Monday afternoon for St. Paul to attend the District Confer ence. Mrs. Shackleford and daughter Bernice are spending a few weeks as guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Rich ardson. Mr. Roy Avant is confined to St. Mary's hospital. His friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Georgia Richardson made a week-end trip to St. Paul, visiting her three children. Mrs. Richardson will return this week to Evanston, 111. Mrs. Susan Evans was hostess to the Interstate Literary club last Thursday. Mr. Luther Dawson, who has been visiting in French Lick and points in Indiana, returned Saturday morning after a pleasant stay. Little Miss Barbara Calhoun re ceived injuries when the Colby’s car, in which she was riding, crashed into a tree on Palmetto street Sunday aft ernoon. The other occupants escaped without injuries. The police department are looking for a T. J. Love of Atlanta, Ga., for passing worthless checks. R. J. Sim mons was swindled out of SBO.OO. Checks were made out on banks In Oakland, Cal. Gutta Lodge No. 3586, G. U. O. F., will give their annual picnic July 4 in upper Chester Creek. Picnic to be all day. The Elizabeth Richey, O. E. S., will have their annual Thanksgiving ser mon at St. Mark’s church Sunday aft ernoon. Rev. C. H. Fountain will preach. Mr. Dave Henry, who has been ill with chickenpox for three weeks, is out. Little Wanda Lee and Cecelia are now confined to their home with chickenpox. The public is anxiously awaiting the first appearance of Mrs. Thena Chaney in her vocal recital. Mrs. Chaney has' been taking vocal lessons at Flaaten’s and is quite accomplish ed as a contralto soloist. Doric Lodge, F. & A. M., will cele brate St. John’s day at Calvary Bap tist church Sunday evening, June 22. Mr. Walter Hazel was called to Galesburg, 111., on account of the sud den death of his brother, Richard Hazel, who died June 10, 1924, a his home. The Attucks Shooting club wi' That io Somebody stage their second contest Sunday aft ernoon, June 22, at the Northwestern club. Mammoth Lodge No. 2561, B. P. O. E. W., Initiated a small class at their regular meeting Thursday eve ning. GEORGE H. WOODSON IS INJURED BY MOTOR CAR Chicago, 111.—George H. Woodson, prominent lawyer of Des Moines, lowa, chairman of the Virgin Islands commission, appointed by President Coolidge, is in Provident hospital as theVesult of injuries received Tues day morning. In crossing the street car tracks at 35th and S. State Sts., Mr. Woodson was struck by a passing auto and thrown to the ground, his head and right eye being badly in jured. He is under the care of Dr. Cooper. I Jewelry for Bride or Graduate V on Credit. 5 Markson’s Jewelry* Co. v Mark of tonality J 420 Wabasha Street C S < FOR RENT—Front room. 752 Igle hart Ave. Dale 3636. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms for man and wife or single men. All modern conveniences. Gar. 8553. 126 W. Central Ave. SITUATION WANTED—Waitress or chamber maid. South 3027. FOR SALE—A business opportunity. Good, steady trade. Cheap rent. Well stocked. Will sell to respon sible party on easy terms. Excel lent chance for an energetic person to acquire a going business. Call Hyland 6157. LOST —Omega Psi Phi fraternity pin; reward. T. R. 1., South 4821. FOR SALE—S-room furniture. 647 St. Anthony Ave. Dale 2843. WANTED—Experienced colored salesman to sell Vacuettes in cily; must have neat appearance; we will give sales training. Apply 602 Court Block. Phone Gar. 8380. STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF Ramsey, ss. In Probate Court. In the Matter of the Estate of James B. Oglesby. Decedent. The State of Minnesota to All Whom It May Concern: The petition of C. E. Jones having been filed in this Court, representing that James B. Oglesby, then a resident of the County of Ramsey, State of Min nesota. died intestate on the 28th day of April 1924, and praying that letters of administration of said estate be granted to C. E. Jones. It is ordered. That said petition be heard and that all persons interested in said matter be and hereby are cited and required to appear before this Court on Tuesday, the Bth day of July, 1924, at ten o’clock in the forenoon or as soon thereafter as said mater can be heard, at the Probate Court Room, in the Court House In the City of St. Paul, in said County, and show cause, if any they have, why said petition should not be granted and that this citation be served by the publication thereof in the Northwestern Bulletin-Appeal accord ing to law, and by mailing a copy of this citation at least 14 days before said day of hearing to each of the heirs of said decedent whose names and ad dresses are known and appear from the files of this Court. Witness the Judge of said Court, this 9th day of June, A. D. 1924. (Seal of Probate Court) HOWARD WHEELER, Judge of Probate. Attest: F. W. GOSEWISCH. Clerk of Probate. O. W. Hamilton. Jr., Atty. STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF Ramsey, ss. In Probate Court. In the Matter of the Application for License to Sell the Real Estate of Marion Erickson and Laurence Erick son, Minors. The State of Minnesota to All Whom It May Concern: On reading and filing the petition of Emma Erickson, representative of the above named Wards, praying that license be to her granted to sell all of the real estate belonging to said Wards, and it appearing by said petition, to the satisfaction of the Court, that it is necessary for the maintenance and edu cation of said Wards, and that it would be for the benefit and for the best in terests of said Wards to sell said real estate. It is therefore ordered. That all per sons interested in said estate be cited and required to appear before said Pro bate Court on Tuesday, the Bth day of July, A. D. 1924, at ten o’clock In the forenoon, at the Court House in the City of St. Paul, in said County, then and there to show cause, if any there be, why license should not be granted to said representative to sell said real estate, according to the pruyer of said petition, and that this citation be serv ed by publication thereof in the North western Bulletin-Appeal according to law. Witness the Judge of said Court, at St. Paul, this 12th day of June, 1924. (Seal of the Court) HOWARD WHEELER. Judge of Probate. Attest: F. W. OOSWISCH, Clerk of Probate# Oeo. H. Oerlich, Jr., Atty. si»p Ifis Stomach l“U Distress Send for Sto-li-gal We want to prove to you how quick ly Sto-11-gal puts a atop to stomach suffering. If you are distressed by gassy, sour stomach. 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FOR SALE—A good buy for some one, 10-room house, bath and toilet; located in the 900 block on Iglehart Ave.; has paid in $1,500; will take S9OO for what has been paid in on $4,000 proposition. Vaughn Realty Co., Cedar 2215. 506-507 Capital Bank Bldg. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms; two gentlemen. Call Dale 9903. FOR SALE —Six-room house, all modern, with bath. 930 St. An thony Ave. Call Elk t 1896. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms for single or couple. 320 Louis St. Mrs Lizzie Allen Oriental Hair Shop. Scalp treatments. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms In modern home for couple. Elk. 2782. Keep off the date of June 27. Adv. Steel Bound, Fibre Covered Trunk At a Saving Today , —ert* >—. —. .1. m.. which will with- case. You will undoubtedly be able to stand the rough- make constant good use of If. est kind of usage. This trunk has two trays; is fitted with draw bolts and a spring lock. All hardware is of cold rolled steel and is brass plated. The front, back and bottom have steel strips and the edges and corners are all steel (not fibre) bound. Are you aware that many of your gift questions, those for birthday, bride or graduation can be answered here. Mail Or dart Prepaid Sixth at Cedar. VJE and Ride in Comfort Day or Night F. a Simpson Oeo. W. Wills Tel. Dale 1014 TeL Dais SMI Office Phone—Cedar 1024 SIMPSON & WILLS Undertakers, Funeral Directors and Embalmers Galls Answered Promptly Day or Night. Lady Assistant When Desired Office and Chapel 284 West Fourth St.. St. Paul RLKKRK TUBES “Factory Prices FRED RAKER, Salesman 656 West Central Ave. Elk. 0441 Nestor 1816 —— Phone: Elkhnrst 6008 > e. a crane \ Paperhanging and Painting j 688 Carroll Ave. St. Paul, Minn. Phone Dale 1183 BUY A HOME J-E. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE 526 St. Anthony Ave. St. Paul, Minn. Groceries, Confections, Cigars Quench Your Thirst at Busy Corner Cash Store RUsnii Mwartua, hap. 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