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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1901-03-30
TO BUILD A CHURCH THIS
.. .%. {. {. SPRING.
Norwegian Lutheran Society Has.
Made UP Its Mind to
. Have a Church. !.

At different times during the last few
years there have been movements start
ed which had as their object the erection
of a house If worship at Grand Marais,
the only church here being the Catholic
church at Chippewa City which was
built and has Teen maintained largely
by the Indians. The church is in Q
hourishing coRd ition which speaks vol
umus for the enterprise and religious
zeal of those people. The absence Of q
church supported by white people who
outnumber the Indians two to one has
been often remarked, but until now
there has been no determined effort to
secure such an edifce. :. <s.S4... = -.
The Ladies Aid Society Of the Nor
wegian church has risen to the occasion
and intends to have church built and
ready for occupancy during the coming
year. The Society was organized here
in the fall of 1899 and while it has only
q membership of about twelve each
member is enthusiastic over the project
and will, no doubt, accomplish their
plans. They now have fund of about
$3.50, which was raised by two sociables.
and in few days they expect to circu-
late lists to give those who are interest
ed in the movement q chance to con-
tribute. Mesdames Claus Hanson,
Matthias Johanson and Ole J. Olson, Of
Terrace Hill, are the officers Of the sooi-
ETY.. 81 .5s.5. 81
A church would be benefit to Grand
Mar ais, not only for the good the church
work would accomplish, but in bust
ness way, and not only those who are in
terested in church work are expected to
contribute, but all who are Interested
in the growth Of the place. THE HERALD
wishes the ladies completes success in
their undertaking and assures them Of
its aid at any time.
.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1901-03-30
Howl AND ITEMS

March is going out with lion.llkes
roar.
The asnoWplowD did yeoman service
again on Monday.
Squire Brunes and son are operating
the "sawmill" this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Bennett were visiting
in the settlement on Sunday last.
We second the motion" for tsle-
phone line along the North shore.
N. g. Havig was a caller at the Ly-
man Lumber camp on Thursday.
The aCity Dads" met al Town Hall
Saturday to transact routine business.
The two bear skins have been pur.
chased by Dr.. g. w. Bray, Of Biwabik.
for private use. s..
The ''sawmill" has closed, down for the
present, for want OF logs 90 one Of the
manipulators say. "a. ~. u.
Bonnett's Cub ID regular aCarrie
Nation" when he gets started. a barrel
hoop makes him decidedly fractions.
Supervisor Eliasen bias the appearance
OF being in a young whirlwind recently.
his most intimate acquaintance would
scarcely recognize him short distance
away. " i
Mail-carrier Plante passed by here on
Tuesday with his boat, his first thro ugh
trip by lake this season. He returned
over the trail next day, owing to so
much floating ice along: tie. shore.
Our canine population has consider
ably diminished since year ago
slack, Dick, 'Bstty" and "Pedro'',
being the only ones now left for the as
SCISSOR to list. Among the more notable
ones that have died during the year,
some of which had a large circle of ac-
quaintanees and more or less noteriety
throughout the county may be mem
toned, little "lNixie," j. A. McFarland's
companion for years, and one of the best
of partridge dogs; Rover" the P. Q.
Watch dog; "Prince" Johnnie's pet,
which he had taught to ego" when har.
messed to sled; SHAGGY Dick" one OF
the pioneers Of the settlement, and so
"cute" that when he was wanted to
hitch to tobogan that he generally
was missing; "Cool," that met his doom
.wheu he tackled "Bruin" in February.
An incident connected with his early
days may be Of passing interest. When
but young puppy he brought up from
the lake board which had been print
ed the word ''cool," and on account OF
which he received his name; Fanny" an
intelligent hound, we'll known in Two
Harbors; and last was "Bsn Harrison
q brown curly-haired dog, died on March
ID. Each had attained good old age.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1901-03-30
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-21
ca MGER

Sufferers from TINS horrible fnaladY
nearly always inherit it-not necessarily
from the parents, but may be from some
remote ancestor, for Cancer often runs
through several generations. This deadly
poison may lay dormant in the blood for
years, or until you reach middle life, then
the first little sore or ulcer makes its APP
pearance-or swollen gland in the
breast, or some other part of the body,
gives the first warning.
To cure Cancer thoroughly and perma.
nently all the poisonous virus must be
eliminated from the b1ood-every vcstage
of it driven out. This S. S. S. does, and
is the only medicine that can reach deep1
seated, obstinate blood troubles like this.
When all the poison has been forced out
of the system the Cancer heals, and tbs
disease never returns.
Cancer begins often in small way, as the
following letter from Mrs. Shirer showsi
A small pifnpIe came on my jaw about an incl
below the ear on the left side OF my face. ngayl
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Calverley half rose from his chair and
bowed slightly. The ambassador made
diplomatic bow in return and leisure
ly sank into the arm chair Then cof-
fee was brought in, and Calverley, the
ambassador. the first secretary, the enl-
bassy interpreter, and an attache all toy
ed with the flligree cups and slipped it
slowly. When the coffee had been taken
away, the ambassador. in the same leis-
urely manner, unfolded the object of h s
visit, and Calverley, prompted by tie
Kislar Agha, made suitable replies. The
ambassador was somewhat surpris ed at
the cordial manner in which his proposals
were met. Even his diplomatic train 'ng
could not wholly conceal his satisfact on
as he rose to depart
Calverley motioned to the Kislar Agha
and attendants to withdraw out of hear
ing. The Agha went somewhat unwilling
ly. Calverley was perfectly aware that
the sultan spoke excellent French, and
addressed the English ambassador in that
tongue. Now that diplomacy has had
its course. your excellency,' he said
gravely, there is small matter to
which 1 would call your attention"
3 The ambassador bowed, and wondered
what was coming.
There is & fellow-countryman of yours
now in Stamboul who has been endeay-
orlng to obtain from my ministers con-
cession for the working of certain cop
per mines in Asia Minor. l am firmly
convinced that the opening of these mines
would be a great boon to the country.
You follow me. eXcellency?"
The ambassador bowed.
"IIe.e is the firmaum for the conces-
sion. I will ask your excellency not to
mention the matter to your government
for the space of a month. in order that
l may have time to prepare my minis
ters for this change in my policy. You
will readily understand that between
my wish to oblige England and not to
hurry the downfall of the present min
istry, the position is slightly difficult. I
grant this concession. however as an
earnest of my desire to convince the
British government that 1 have been
misunderstood
Your majesty overwhelms me with
such gracious condescension," said the
ambassador, taking the firmaum and put
ting it in his pocket. You may rely
on your wishes being respected in their
entirety In the meantime, the firmaum
shall be deposited in the embassy archives
for safe keeping until the time has
elapsed for it to be delivered to Mr..
Calverley"
Calveriey becRoned to the Kislar Agha
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to approach. Perhaps your excellency
will acquaint this trusted servant OF
mine with the terms of the concession.
He will bear witness to my wishes, should
any question arise afterwards. 1 found
the firmaum among my papers. already
signed by the ministry and have affixed
my OFFICIAL seal to it this morning, so that
you will perceive 1t Is perfectly in order.
Your people will consider me an en-
ughtened ruler after this instance of my
liberality, I am sure"
The ambassador bowed to the ground
while the Kislar Agha writhed impo-
tently, for Calverley had done him on the
post with regard to the concession.
AS matter Of diplomatic etiquette II
was necessary that Kislar Agha should
escort the ambassador back to Therapia.
1t was evening before he returned for the
ambassador had insisted that Agha
should dine with him, in order that he
might taste new variety of English
sherbert called "Veuve Clicquot" Hence
1t was that Kislar Agha found the stair
cases at YildiZ somewhat confusing as he
made his way to the Sultan's room, and
prepared to get rid Of the only man who
had ever outwitted him. When he reach
ed the ante-room, however, his way was
barred by the Albanian guards, who
declined to admit him until midnight. Il
The Kislar Agha went away .ilWhen
his imperial master recovered he would
present to him the pretty girl Kidnapped
attention from affairs of state This
foreign girl would be less dangerous to
his interests than some intriguing Cir
cassian He smiled, rubbed his hands.
and decided to forgive Calverley.
The Kislar Agha came back to the sui
tan's room at midnight, and found the
light In 1t DINNER than usual. CalYer-
ley sat In the middle of the room, smok-
ing a cigarette with imperturbable gray,
ity. One hand was In the breast pocket
of his coat and he did not even smile as
Agha to shut the door. I'VE win - start art
In ten minutes" he said ct am re-
joiced to have been OF service to you;
but of course I had to be paid for my
i've been thinking It over" said the
Agha. "At first I wanted to have you
basttnadoed, but, on the whole, the price
be little higher, though. I want that
American glri thrown in" he said quietly.
The Kislar. Agha's suspicious we're 1t
with cry of rage. Ths Cold d rn nas reef 81
9 revolver brought him to his senses.
You VIII ruin me- he said feebiy, and
oang 1 'e on s pr wn to save
him from the encroachments Of this GA
our gyipek qnhdel dog>; How can.
pass the Wute AN ana get her syq he
anything about nor Il was quite an 40.
cident that she was kidnapped"
Nov. my dear fellow, do be reasona-
does s one sr moFo or less mater x
country like Turkey She does matter to
me. rye fallen IN love with her, and ava
going to marry her. Now. as don't pro-
my life, you can easily see how inoon-
yenient 1t will be II your absurd preJn-
dices stand In the way Of my happiness.
Besides, you'll get yourself into an aW-
full mess KIDNAPPING American officers In
this way. Therell be a frightful row In
a day or two e she ISN'T restored to her
friends Why, I'd rather give UP the con-
The Agha again grQAned feebiy, ut
isn't that" he said. 1T isn't that. As
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hastily Il wasn't aware of my rudeness.
Now, listen to me-
Miss Pratt composedly sat down on the
divan. If that arsenal on the doormat
wakes up | guess I'm a gone coon, she
said composedly.
oh no, you're not. I'm king of Yild z
for the next twenty-four hours. You
want to escape?"
Il reckon Aunt samanthas real mad
with me by this time. She always said
I'd be the death Of her"
''I m going to get you out of this some
how. VIII you do as I tel your
That depends said Miss Pratt sauc,-
sly. You've a sort of ee-the-conquering-
nero omes-stand- and-deliver kind of way
ABOUT you which don't reckon to adj
mire. I'm an American girl. 1 am. We
don't allow young men to talk to us like
that in Massachusetts,"
Calverley became serious. my dear
glrl-Miss Pratt-this is no laughing mat
ter III be as polite as you please when
L meet you in Massachusetts"
We'll, then, we'n just imagine we're
there already, sultan. and you can mod
crate your manners accordingly. One
would think you're president of the
United States, as we'll as sultan!' 2
Now, do listen to me a moment. Mss
Pratt. I'm net going to leave you n
this confeunded harem for--for--''
'Aunt,s sake?' demurely replied M IS
Pratt, who was a coquette toathe back
bone. The Englishman gave her conf
dence and what had threatened torbr =
come very serious business. now SEEM
ed only child's play His next words,
however, undeeeived her..
Now to be Serious" said Calverley.
This is matter of life and death--bow-
string for me, Bosphorus for you--ln a
in a sack"
'My!" Miss Pratt shtvered ST seem TO
be in sack now" She looked at her
clothes with profound disgust wish I
was back again in Massa chusetts; and all
this fuss is because Uncle Hiram wanted
a real Turkish pipe! You men are always
leading poor women into difficulties
'I'll get your Uncle Hiram barrel of
pipes if we ever escape from here Now,
Miss Pratt, you must be in earnest.
leave here tomorrow night, and with
you"
Its usual in Massachusetts. first to ask
lady whether she'll come" murmured
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you say. what IS a girl more or less2
Allah be thanked, there are plenty of
them. But she's in the nare1n, ana am
alF ob OF no th HoI mute eant get her out
the harem, said Caveriey, with the
greatest sangfroid She is In that cor
ner Miss Pratt, will you kindly come
Miss Pratt came forward. You lovely
old mani she said viVaciously. Aren't
you ashamed to treat me in this way, and
smut me up with all those nasty people
in there! What have you got to say for
yourself! Just wait until Aunt Samantha
gets hold of you'll
''Oh. these English are all mad" said
the bewildered Agha to himself. Mad!
Mad! Allah Is with them. She will pull
nay beard if am not ca efu'."
ca You rec2: :ggI7t the situation asked
CaVeIley. What We propose to do, my
dear Agha, is this: Miss Pratt has dag
ger and have a revolver. You Will
walk between US. and IL you attempt to
with dagger and l shall blow out your
brains with the revolver. We're really
pa mel to seem 10 be rude, bat the matter
rests entirely in youc hands. We SHOULD
Doth OF us feel 50 sorry If anything I'M
pleasant happened to you
me Agha salaamei submisSively. I
should feel sorry for myself also, ERendi.
If - He hes tated.
Now he's going 20 say 3 mething nc,4.
the old dear" mterpased NJ SIS Pratt. I'm
sure he'd be a perfectly elegant match
to say about me?'
Il was only about to observe" said
the exasperated Agha. that if your dag
ger Is as sharp as your tongue, L should
feel doubly sorry for myself" And he
glared at Miss Pratt in very I'M
Oriental manner.
Calverley threw off his fez, hastily put
on cloak and yashmak, and stood by
one side of the disconsolate Agha as
Miss Pratt closed up on the other Il
suppose you nave a carriage Waiting?'
asked Calverley.
Yes"
That's all right. You see. my dear
Agha, even If you wanted to play US
false, you haven't a chance simply
throw off this yashmak and proclaim
that | am the sultan, have you arrested,
ana the mute with the bow-string attends
to the rest with his customary punctual-
ity and dis2atch'
mental VOW never to touch English sher-
bet again. "Effendi' he said "!t is
kismet You are a great man! Fare
Well"
Wal, meow said Uncle Hiram, ad-
mirlngly surveying the red clay pipe
handed him by Calverley some two
months later. as he sat on the steps of
his Massachusetts home, with a mint
1ulep at his elbow and his dog between
his feet--''Wal, meow, stranger, who told
you to bring me this?'
My wife" said Calverley. CLAP on
your coat. Uncle Hiram, and come down
TO the hotel to see her. Aunt Samantha s
waiting for you"
Uncle Hiram leisurely got into his coat
Say, you're pretty smart man, stran-
ger, and that's a real elegant pipe Did
Samanthy tell you as she allowed to
bring home a Britisher for Mandy?"
mo. she didn't mention that" said
Calverley, with laugh.
mo, Samanthy generally does things
first and mentions 'em afterwards" said
Uncle Hiram. Yes. it's a real smart
pipe, stranger; almost as smart as Sa-
manthy"
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can make sure about that concession
shall do so.''
you English are great racel' said
the Agha admiringly. Even when your
necks are in danger, you still think of
money"
Never mind. I want that mining CON
cession in Asia Minor, and 1 mean to
have it. At the present price of copper,
it's a fortune. Good night. Give or
ders that I am not to be disturbed until
sunrise
The Agna backed out of the royal pres
eEce in his customary submissive man
ner, so that the guards might not realise
that anything unusual had happened.
Then he breathed a sigh of relief and
went to his own rooms If anyone could
carry out this imposture successfully,
Calverley was the man. And ne had pass
ed his word to do it, In spite of the enor-
nous issue at stake, the Agha slumbered
peacefully that night, after first carefully
inspecting a small room in which the
Ruler of the Faithful slept a heavy
and unnatural sleep.
Left to himself, Calverley turned the
key in the door next to the guard room.
Il don't want enc of those villains to
come in and cut my throat" he muir
INJURED. II may as well fasten this other
door. That fellow on the mat is stuck
all over with weapons Well, I'm
He paused, with low whistle, for the
mute was also snoring. The K:slar Agha
has trusted Calverley, and had drugged
the mute. Even as Calyerley gazed, II
curtain was pulled back, woman step
ped softly over the mute, and came along
the passage. She carried a dagger in
one hand and cloak in the other.
Peasant" said Calverley. Seems as
if I were to have a rough time of it,
a tn &c To- xy
that she should want to stick that ex-
ceedingly sharp dagger into me?''
He hastily dropped the curtain and
stood to one side. AS he anticipated,
the next moment the curtain was drawn
back. the woman stepped into the room
Calverley seized the hand holding the
dagger, and the weapon dropped on the
carpet. The girl struggled desperately
until her strength gave way
stop It," said Calverley ST don't want
to hurt YOU" He forgot that the girl
was probably a Circassian.
To his surprise. the stranger gave a
softly muffled Shrek. 'Sakes!" she cried
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LIS AAO pail vi lllNOANC n
eince. and I should have
forgotten about it had it
not begun to iuaame and
itch it would bleed a
little, then scah over, but
would not heal. This
continued for some time,
when my jaw began to
swell, becom ing very
painful. The Cancer be-
gan to eat and spread,
until it was as large as a
half dollar, when 1 heard
of S. S. S. and determin-
cd to give it a fair trial,
and it was remarkable
x-hok - xDA1d~rf,,f aHoe,k
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remember the spouse of Lot and look not Backward"

Who'd have thought you knew Ameri-
can! Who are you, anyway
I'm the sultan" said Calverley cheer
fully. Come over to the lattice, and
then the guards won't hear you"
The girl looked at him distrustfully
Pm Amanda B. Pratt am, and don't
you forget it, she said severely. What
do you mean by not going to sleep when
I want to get away from this den of
wickedness. I'll report you to our consul
when I get out of this. You'll soor
hear what our Massachusetts papers
think of you, you bet"
But how did you get here asked
Calverley, quite forgetting that he was
supposed to know all about it.
How can tell? What's the use OF
asking foolish Questions like that, sui
tan?" said Miss Pratt recovering from
her fright. 81 left Aunt Samantha at
the hotel and went for walk in the
pipe market, and some of your black
villains threw cloth over my head and
brought me here. They took away my
own clothes too she added, Indignantly
surveying herself. Mice fitting things
these are after getting ones dresses in
ParisH' She hastily drew the cloak round
her and blushed
Calverley laughed. ITO tell you the
truth, Miss Pratt, I'm sultan for twenty
four hours only. Now, my life is in
your hands,.
Guess you're a pretty good imitation
OF the original article 1 saw at the
seiamlik yesterday" said Miss Pratt,
looking at him searchingly eff go about
again by myself buying pipes for Uncle
Hiram, may l never see Massachusetts,
any more"
see Massachusetts unless I help you to
escape suggested Calverley. ''Once the
real sultan sees you, you're too be-
wftchingly pretty for him ever to let you
go again."
You're the first Britisher who's ever
told me that" said Miss Pratt. with a
lonely smile. You say it good deal
prettier than the other men who've told
me nice things about myself"
"And I mean it," said Calverley. with
an earnestness which surprised him.
self, for hitherto he had not been much
given to flirting. The girl was delight
fully pretty, with soft dark-brown eyes.
lovely rose-and-white complexion, and
slight, willowy figure The Turkish
dress In which she was clothed. gave a
strange piquancy to her beauty. There
was an air of innocent pertness about
her which went straight to Calverley's
heart. And yet he could see that behind
the prettiness were nerves Of iron. Truly.
Il America produced many young WON,
en- like Miss Amanda B. Pratt, it was a
dangerous country for bachelors to visit.
when you've quite done staring at
me-" said Miss Pratt, perhaps you'll tell
me how to keep these slippers on. There
are no heels to the silly things and the
| rest Of the costume seems slipping about
to match. T." She made hasty clutch
at some invisible garment, and asked
him If he had any pins
~ beg your pardon" Eaid Calverley