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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-28
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New Trials for Erroneous Ruiinss.'-
Every lawyer and every friend of justice
win find Of great interest the discussion
Of the above subject by Professor John
Fl Wiginore Of Northwestern university
law school ins Columbia law Review for
November. The subject has a most init
mate bearing on the present lynching
craze. and suggests, what certainly seem
to be much-neededs reforms. Judges ac-
cording TO Professor Wign1ore are in
danger of becoming mere a.utornatpns, or
at most simply presiding officers as of
deliberative assemblies. !, men Of straw. ;"
unpires at the game of litigation. There
seems to be a constant neglect of the
pitifuF cause of the injured and the solid
claims of law and order, says Professor
Wismore. III 1.-THE maudlin sentimentality
of Judges III criminal cases. All the SEN
tirnent goes to the criminal we have
long since he adds. passed the period
Gas a modern judge has pointed oat1 when
Il is, possible to punish an innocent man:
we are now struggling with the problem
whether tits any longer possible, to punish
the guilty. . Elsewhere the professor
says: But the thing can be done Tt
has been done. In England to day the
whole odious practice OF misusing the
rules of evidence as petty stratagems in
litigious tactics has passed. away.
"The Church at the Parting OF the
Ways.,,-In the Events of the Month
The World To-day discusses the state Of
religion. Summing up. the editor says:
I'VE may as well look the matter in the
face "A Christianity that does not dare
preach immortality. that substitutes be-
lief in the verbal inerrancy of the Bible for
moral passion. that prefers orthodoxy and
good collections for self sacrificing to the
poor and the cultured alike, that prefers
the appeals of theological delnagogues to
rational religious convictions such q
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-28

James Lane Allen, the novelist, has just
made $2,0000oo. 1t would be good adver-.
Using to say that he made it selling his
books, but, tho it is made in Texas petro-
with IL
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-28
Only 2-CENT Daily in Minneapolis

REMEMBER, all this circulation is
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-28

There Is one thing about the Panama
revolution we must all adnaire--its busi-
resslike quality. There has been no FUN
bling. Everything has gone off just as
planned and with all possible expedition,
A: rev olution- that was executed with speed
and precision is now to reap its fruit in
the same way. The, Panama commit sioner
with the canal treaty will arrive at the
isthrnus from Washington and, return to
the American capital on the same day.
1t win take about one hour to iratify the
treaty. . So ~ *,4..,as
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-28

It is thought that the recent uprising
Of the Moross terminates the Bates treaty.
At any rate, most Of the Moros, whoSmade
the. treaty. have been Terminated. 7 NJ
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-28

Christianity cannot endure Comments
on pictures exhibited at Chicago and
Pittsbnrg will interest art lovers. The
month is thoroly covered In the review.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-28

A recent Rhode Island decision holds
that if you climb on a mans cart and his
dog bites you. you can collect damages of
the owneEs A man at the time usually
wants to collect them Of the dog and with
an ak.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-28

! The big nine conference hashmade
nnistakes:irr rejecting;Ithe application Of
Neib,rsaska university for membership. "A
conferences oft members would mot be
much more, ;unwieidT THAN d conference
of-nine,- and Nebraska is more in the class
Of the leading members of the conference
than some of the srnalla members The
statement that colleges not In the con-
ference can: arrange their own conference
does not cover the ground, for: the reason
that such conferences ought to he made
up, of all institutions whose location, i'm
portance and relations to each other make
of them a distinct group: Nebraska, be-
longs to the big nine group and not to
any other. We fear that 1t Is a feeling
of exclusiveness more than anything else
that keeps the corn11usker university out
of its rights. - = ..;'4
f.. ? :
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-28

is the sun gradually losing it's feat?"
we are asked. The sun strikes us as all
right, but if you had said the furnace,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-28

A writer in Harper's Weekly asks
Where is the sun going?" We do not
know, but wherever it goes, we intend to
follow.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-28

With Carrie Nation as an actress in
Zen Nights in a, Barroom.' the barroom
is likely to suffer from nervous break
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-28

For several days after Thanksgiving we
continue to suffer from what Beatrice
calls heart hunger, at least it is in that
general vicinity.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-28

President Taylor Of Stephens College in
Missouri says that amy president or pro-
lessor who encourages such a. brutal and
degraded sport as football is encouraging
brutality and a spirit of crime DIR.
Taylor says. furthermore, that tive
thirds of the work done in the gynnasiums
here and in other parts of the country is
positively Injurious. and / tell you. there
is not an athlete or gymnast in the United
States to- day who will live to the age Of
CO. Even were this true, we fear that.
had Dr. Taylor seen the second half at
Madison Thursday. his tall hat and UNI
brella would have climbed for the zenith in
the excite ment.- --=c'-s---r2-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-28

A display of original drawings by lead
ing illustrators of the country will be given
next Monday iii the book department Of
the Powers Mercantile company's store.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-28

1t is-not that money has been tight,
for on the contrary the moderate rates
and the ease. with Which
the money demand was met, were fea-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15

you sent for 1,lc,'' said I|olncr. What
is it you qcish to saU'''
I knew that his wife was called the
Princess Margaret and his sister the
Princess Marie Alexia.
Il was so attracted by the beautiful
face of the Princess Marie that l re-
solved to penetrate still further into
the plot and protect the princess and
her relatives.
II made visit to the prefecture CT
police and told there what had learn
ed. was scarcely believed, but spies
had logged my steps. and since then
my life has been more than once at
tempted.
Il was arrested for the murder Of a
rich Frenchman and lodged in jail
From there escaped by the conniv-
ance Of another American but we were
caught in another trap. and my friend
was killed. While lying in a house
where l was supposed to be dead l
heard the details of the entire conspir.
acy.
The plot had failed in Paris because
l had aroused the police. and the pub.
licity Of the thing had warned the
prince. But the plotters were not dis.
couraged. They were simply to re-
move the theater Of their evil opera
lions from Paris to Deneslia. The
chief Of the plotters was Casparin. the
brother OF the prince. The object of
the plot was to place Casparin upon
the throne of Deneslia before the prince
had an heir to succeed him.
But there are other objects involved.
Casparin found tools ready for the
work in Frenchmen where the Denes-
lians failed him. The men he has
bribed by offers Of big rewards are the
three who attacked me where Won
found me at the edge Of your farm.
Your daughter has told Tie 1ow sc
found meftn a ravine nea: the road.
When made my escape from the
house where had been confined in
Paris. learned that the prince and
his entire suit and family had left Par
is for Deneslia. / resolved to reach
this country before the plotters to
warn the prince. At Ontro found
that the three Frenchmen were at the
same inn as was. At that inn was
robbed Of what money / had with me.
and for some reason or other the inn.
keeper made an attempt on my life in
the night. escaped. set his inn on
IRE, stole Z horse and set out, followed
BY the three Ffenchmen who had dis.
covered my presence there.
zone Of these Frenchmen, 4 man
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
[coST1NuEp.l

Then do you and Robel!o stand by
me now. None of Your cowardice
Stick to me like men now. and We will
get the youngSter away and finish him.
Now. At the word. fire into the backs of
these two fellows. After that the old
man. one. two. three"
Fortunately for Debbisk. Reber. the
immortal blunderer. clicked his revolv-
er 4 full minute before it was to be
time to fire. Like a fash the two young
farmers had turned. and two heavy
clubs descended with terrific force on
the skulls of Reber and Robello. Re
Der sank to the ground With gasp.
while Rohello. less injured. staggered
felt his head and then fired at his as
sailant. At the same moment Nandal
fred into the face of Dehbisk.
Heavens. What is thiS:" roared
Farmer Nolner, dropping his sroaning
burden and springing into the fray.
He came none too soon. for Debbisk
was lying on the ground. his compan-
ion was in the grasp of Robello and
the recovered Reber. and Tandal was
drawing knife to spring upon him.
With mighty oath the enrascd
farmer hurled his londerouS body on
Nandal and sent him headlong to the
bottom of the ravine. He then grab
bed both Reber and Rohello and crack
ed their heads together till the TWO
skulls almost split from front to rear.
Hurting them from him. he quickly
made sure his workman was not hurt
and swore Justify again.
Can YOU manage Dcbhisk:" he ask.
ed. I'VE must get these TWO wounded
ones to the house and come back for
those rascals. Thief. I know who the
thieves are now
The two men struggled out Of the ra-
vine. Buckford was carried easily by
Volner. Debbisk. however. who was
q heavy man. was half dragged and
half carried by his associate
In this way the party traversed q
field, struck again into the farm patti
they had quit at the sound Of the pis
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15

The farmer sent him ht0dtona to the
bottom Of the rdrac.
tolls and hurried toward the lights that
streamed from the windows of the
house.
AS they approached and their heavy
tread was heard on the paths around
the house the door was thrown sud-
denly open. and girl appeared there.
in.
Have you found the sheep. father"
she asked in sweet voice.
sheep. We have found sheep and
wolves this night was the farmers
reply.
sheep and wolves. Sheppard wolves.
What do YOU mean. Ses,er: now came
an anxious voice from the doorway as
woman appeared aud stood by the
girls side. Have the wolves ventured
forth from the Green fores, asain:"
Its human wolves mean. and
whether they came from the Green for
est or the haunts of vice in cities
know not
AS the farmer ended his speech he
stepped within the circle Of light that
streamed from the doorway.
"a young man. father
''And what is this: Our Debbisk
wounded cried Nine. yolner.
1.-TWO beds at once. We must attend
their wants. then satisfy Your curios-
ity," said the farmer.
Nine. Volner and her daughter at
once sprang to do the bidding of the
farmer. The wounded men were placed
upon two snowy beds.
ut is far to the surgeon, though he
might be got at by daylight" said
Volner. However, the priest is skilled
in surgery, and he can tell if we need
another
A man was at once dispatched for
the cure Of the village. which village
was some three miles away.
While waiting for the cure the farm.
er worked over his two wards.
Debbisk, he found, was shot through
the jaw. His wound, though terrible
to look at and disfguring in its prob
able results, was not necessarily fatal.
Volner soon had his wife and daughter
attending the man. He then applied
himself to Buckford.
He found that . pistol hall had en-,
tered the young mans side from h.
hind. bad glanced ON . rib, gone, II an
upward direction and WAS now lodged
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15

|Ss=73:Sl wounded American lay With
(skaSs9 his white expectant face turn.
ed toward the door.
The farmer stepped quickly to the
side of the bed and looked down into
the upturned eyes. He saw at once
that the deliriun had passed. What
ever this man said now was said with
full possession of his reason.
You sent for me-" said Volner.
What is it you wish to say"
You are volner:' whispered Buck
ford. using his voice only enough to
carry the faint words to Volner's low
cred ear.
That is my name" was the answer.
do you know ale:''
why, yes. Twas she who nursed
you
She is to be the wife of Bosso Du-
vally. the captain Of the princes
guard:"
Yes, that is what these young peo-
pie are planning"
Are you-are you for or against the
prince
What. l! For or against the best
and noblest prince in Europe: Count
the drops of blood in my veins, and ev-
cry drop is his
Good! Now listen. l am an Ameri-
can and have lived some time in Paris.
One night l stood on bridge over the
Seine. feeling detected and low spirited
because things had not gone well with
me. was accosted by a Frenchman
who thought l was going to commit
suicide. He spoke Of plot. and I, be-
ing somewhat Of an adventurous ma
ture, allowed him to lead me into 1t to
see what it really was and II l could
not prevent crime.
Il learned Of plot against a prince
who was then in Paris incognito. In a
room in an inn saw the photographs
Of this prince. his wife and his sister.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
MERCER & LAWN,

named vanual. is to receive Tor MS
reward in this matter large sum of
money, place Of honor when Cas-
parin comes to the throne and the
hand Of your daughter Adria Du-
vally is to be killed. The Princess
Marie is to be married to powerful
Russian prince to obtain Russian pro
lection in the policy Casparin has at
heart.
".All this learned in Paris. l do
not. Of course. know what has been
done here. The prince is no doubt safe
in his palace at Trolle."
AS the hurried whisper stopped, Vol
ner clasped his hands in excitement
and paced up and down tie room.
NO. That is tic worst of it, he
said, with groan. IF the prince had
come direct from Paris. he would now
be safely surrounded by his faithful
people. But he fingered in Berlin. and
now. worse the luck could never be,
he comes by way of Ontro, and Cas-
parin is strong only in the region of
the Green forest. past which the prince
must go to reach Trolle
"-And here am l. with all my house.
hold. penned up by an order Of Cas-
parin. whose tenant in arrears am so
unfortunate as to be.
"Ha! see through the plot now
as through window glass. Casparin
is not strong enough here to attempt
open violence il my house. There
are friends Of Prince Charles in these
parts. But for that. my brave Ameri.
can friend. you would undoubtedly
have been killed While you were I'M.
conscious and unable to tell this story
Of perfdy.
But now Casparin. using only such
authority as he possesses as my land
lord. holds us all within the confines
CT our farm While he and his crime
stained comrades plan to slay the
prince. Then. when Casparin is SUI.
preme. we may be sacrificed as he
wills-my daughter to this French
scoundrel and perhaps to death and
you certainly.
by heaven! will get out. will sad
die my horse and fly to meet the prince
beyond Ontro. There l will warn him
and
You will do no such thing" said
Adria- planting herself firmly before
her father. "A tine plan that would be.
And what would become of my mother.
OF me and of our gl,eSr horo u.;.h ,,o,,
our defender. away?"
But the prince must be warned. nv
daughter! Think! Would you have
me sit idly in the house, afraid to stir
While our noble prince and his lovely
princess are perhaps shot down in cold
blood:"
The prince shall be warned in time /"
said Adria firmly. Il insist, however
tnat you remain. Suppose you succeed
in dashing past the bailif guards
What then? The news goes to Caspa-
rim. BE understands that the Mot ia
exposed and the prince will be warned
In revenge he will come here in force
and slay US all"
Yes, yes. there 10 truth in what Won
SAY" groaned Volner. with Increasing
agitation. But what can we doY'
Il shall warn the prince"
your
volner stopped short and looked
aenast at bis pretty daughter.
Il shall warn the prince. 7. thar.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15

one near mere VINO can ouurlae Inc Oh
the black mare? With the 6eetest
horse in Casparin's stables laundering
at her heels the black mare will reach
Ontro safely"
But you could not get away. How
would you pass the bailiffs?"
THAT must leave till reach them.
Trust me, father. This brave Amer
lean has already taught us lesson.
He has placed bis life dozen times in
danger for prince he does not know.
And now should we do less for that
same prince who is friend and pro-
tector to all that is good in Deneslia?"
no." said Volner, with a tremor;
mo, we cannot do less than the stran.
ger. But dread. oh, how l dread, to
have you make this attempt"
She did not wait to listen further.
Buckford. exhausted by the effort Of
making SO long a speech. had sunk into
A deep slumber.
Adria spoke to her mother. gave di.
rections concerning the care of the
American and quietly slipped away.
In short time she reappeared clad
in a neat fitting riding habit
Saddle my black mare" she said to
one of the stablemen.
But Miss Adria. you cannot leave
the place." was the reply.
Saddle the mare. and we will see"
said Adria.
So the mare was saddled. and a pref
ty picture made Adria as she cantered
along the smooth road to the principal
gate Of the farm.
"Why does she choose the gate"
queried volner. watching from win.
dow. Il would have tried a weaker
force. There are four men there"
But Adria rode on till the bride Of
her mare was taken in hand by one Of
the guards at the gate.
Sorry. Miss Adria," he said. 1T is
against our orders. His highness Prince
Casparin has instructed us to allow no
one to leave the farm"
mot even to ride to see Casparin
himself?" asked Adria.
"Oh-ah-that is something different!
suppose that could be done. But an
escort must 60 with you."
Il agree to that. certainly" said Ad.
ria. Two or three of you should be
able to protect the country from re-
ceiving harm at my hands"
He laughed an abashed, shamed
sort OF laugh-and said:
Il trust you will pardon US. We are
but obeying orders. will accompany
you to the castle. You will not be an
noyed."
Il thank you," said Adria.
The man mounted his own horse,
which was tethered near, and the two
set of.
In few hours we should meet the
prince on the road to Ontro." said the
laxative bailiff. HE rides with full
company to meet his brother, our gen.
erous Prince of Deneslia, who comes
Dy way Of Ontro from Berlin. Word
mas been received that the train IN
which our prince and his family ride
Will reach Ontro late today"
Late todayY' answered Adria, -
though 1t was a small matter. 1T u
late already"
Aes. An = lew uuuru-perusps' vw0
OF three-the prince win be Of Qpt1p."
tso n ooxzu'uznl =. J
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
CHAPTER MI.
ApRIA GIVES WARNING.

ApRIA GIVES WARNING.
lOLNER followed his daughter
into the room where the
81 wounded American lay with
y his white expectant face turn
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-30
SPECIAL RATES
Account Christmas and New Years Holidays Via the Iron
 Mountain Route.

An open rate of fare and one third for the round trip, with minimum selling rate of 50 cents, and maximum selling rate of S3.5 between points within g distance limit of 100miles. Rate one fare plus 50 cents for the round trip between points out side of 100 miles radius and with in 200 mile radius. Tickets on sale Dec. 24th, 18th and 31st and Jan. 1, good to return up to and including Jan. 4, 1904. All tickets to be limited to continu- ous passage in each direction.
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SsS0 FOR LETTERS TO
 ENCOURAGE EMIGRATION

The Rock Island system offers twenty prizes of, the aggregate value of $S90 for letters relative to the territory along it's lines in Arkansas, Indian Territory, Kan sas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. Letters should deal with the wrsters' experiences since he settled in the Southwest. They shouldssA how much money he had when he arrived, what measure of success has attended his efforts and what he thinks of that portion of the country in which he is located. Letters should not be less than 800 nor more than 1500 words in length, and will be used for the purpose of advertising the Southwest.
 Letters are desired not only 1 from farmers and farmers wives but also from merchants, schoo teachers, clergymen, from every 1 one. in brief, who has a story t, tell and who knows how to tell it
 For circular giving details writ to John Sebastian, Passenge Traffic Manager, Rock lslan' System, Chicago,
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FOR SALE CHEAP.

One good full top, double seated carriage. Inquire at the 5 and l0c store, 115 Walnut St.
 For the news read the Daily Independent
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Here and There
). Price for sheet music.

I. D. Price for sheet music.
 I. D. Price for holiday goods.
 Ed Neal returned from Searcy Monday.
 c. w. Wood of Batesville is in the city.
 Huffman s rolls are delicious; try them. 05dtf
 Fine fresh stock of cigars at IIuffman's. 05dtf
 Ed Arndt went to Batesville Wednesday morning.
 Shelby Pearson returned from Pleasant Plains Tuesday.
 Ralph Richardson returned from Batesville Tuesday.
 A full line of ladies' rubbers for high shoes and any kind of a heel. Bailey Mere. Go. 87btf
 I. D. Price handles the Me Kinley 10c music and carries in stock at all times a full line of this popular and fast selling mu- sic. 87btf.
 We have been fortunate enough to secure the agency for Huyler's candy. You all know it's stand ard of excellence. Bracy Con- fectionery Company. S8dtf
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-30
LAND COMPANY
 INCORPORATED.

A new land company of local stockholders has been incorpo- rated under the name of the Arkansas Land Company" w.. A. Joyce is president, H. 5. Sim mons vice president, L. J. Taylor secretary and w. A. Billingsley treasurer. The capital stock IS SIC. .O00, all subscribed.
 Another recent incorporation is that of the Searcy Power Com nanv with a capital stock o. S15O. 900, of which $35, OOO ha been subscribed. The purpos. of the company is to turnisI light, heat and power and bulL waterworks, ice plant, etc. t F Miller is president, T. \ Powers vice president, L. M Rurns secretary and A. B. Cal roll treasurer.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-30
FOB c1Rc1fIr CLERK

We are authorized to announce John D. Neal as a candidate for the office of circuit clerk of Jack son county, subject to the Democratic primary electior.
 We are authorized to announce James $. Jones as candidate for reelection to the office of cir cult clerk of Jackson county subject to the Dem ocratc primary election.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-30
FOR SHERIFF.

To the voters of Jackson county
 am a candidate for reelection to the office ot sheriff of Jackson county, subject to a Demo- cratic primary, if one is held. Feeling that have discharged the duties of that office in such a manner as to merit your confidence, and thank ing you for your support in the past and asking your help in the future. If elected l will do my duty. Your fellow citizen, k. w. RANDY.
 We are authorized to announce Shell simmons as a candidate for election to the office of Sheriff of Jackson county, subject to the action of the Democratic party
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-30
J. B. DICE DEAD.

lust before going to press we learn of the death of Mir. J. E.. Dice. who has been sick for sey- eral months with pneumonia. 10 the relatives we extend symp2- thy More complete notice to- morrow.