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ers the men known as illicit diamond buyers"
are constantly at work devising new tricks and
one Of these diamond buyers managed to rob a
mine in defiance Of their most elaborate pre-
cautions and in spite of the fact that the own
ers suspected the man and that he was sur
rounded with keen watchers.
It happened that this particular man had not
been in Kimberley than week or so be-
fore the diamond mine officials learned posi-
lively that one or more of their native work
men had succeeded In concealing and smuggling
out valuable lot of diamonds despite all the
precautions It was also known to a moral Ger
tainty that the suspected diamond dealer had
succeeded In meeting the native thieves and
purchasing the stones from them.
However, there was vast difference between
moral and legal proof and when the police
called on him he laughed at them good natur-
eddy and invited them to search him.
This they did most thoroughly. They stripped
him completely In the open air. Wherever there
was double seam in his clothing they ripped
it open. They comoed his hair and beard al
most hair by hair. They prodded his teeth and
examined every inch Of his body. But they
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fifty-pound sacks around Of unloading a cord
of wood or Of carrying money to the bank. AS
far as this last clause is concerned. it is
weighty than one would suppose; that is, the
money was, for, almost from the start the mill
paid royalty.
Miss Webbs success wass Of such proportions
that the little burg of Sunamitvile could not
contain its story and its romance, for romance
the news spread-severa magazines and trades
journals published accounts of her achieve
mcnts. People all overs tleScountry read of her
and of ,~'.n- enc had done. and wondered.
Then began the entering in of the romance in
the
- 10 IS
Men from the, East. from the Northi South
and West wrote letters to Miss Webb CON-
graduating her on her success, advising in re-
gard to her future applying for positions under
her management and proposing marriage. These
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-05

letters arrived by every mail, and are still
irving they came in such quantities as to dis
gust the letter carrier and dismay the fair
milleress. Some she endeavored to answer
others she placed under lock and key sacred
only to the sight of special friends. Some she
admired and rejoiced in, others she ridculed,
termed absurd and cast away.
Many Of the letters have come from highly
educated parties-these were for the most part
of commendatory character. Others, how
ever betrayed a woefu lack of culture the
part of their authors The matrimonially in
clined included both these classes.
Following are two {ekarnples:
P. KY, March Is. 'O3.
Miss Anna; Webb,l Summitville, Ind:
Dear Miss AnnaAI saw your picture in
tain paper and a. wrte-up of your business
qualifications, and from your recommendations
think you a great woman. I am bachelor
and want to marry / struck with what the
paper said about you. like business ability In
a woman. would be glad If you would answer
this letter and send me your photograph I will
give you opportunities to investigate my stand
ing. You can write to anyone in Bourbon county
or to Mr.. Conger of your state. I raise chick
ems for business, and do very well, too. Hop
ing to hear from you soon am, with best
wishes and kindest regards, yours truly,
= M T
Here Is another not quite SO bad In It the
writer has sought to win his suit by subtle
praise ana 1nSlnuaI1on Inc letter Is interest
ing: zig
j, Tenn.
Miss Anna Webb-My object in addressing you
is this: see your name in the county journal
advertised as Inventor OF pancake -four and
as young woman Of exceptional ability. Now.
If there is anything do LOVE 1t is pancakes.
I live here alone; a little home: single;
take care of NV house. and work my farm for
q livelihood. Won't you please send me your
recipe for making these pancakes? I have been
brought up in town. tended store. ETC.. but
now living "a1i' alone on my little farm. Yours
respectfully. s. c. B.
P. 81 saw your toto in the journal mentioned
/, and am favorably impressed with I
would like to become better acquainted with
you If agreeable. could give good bank ref
erences If you desire. Respectfully, B.
Miss Webb received letter from certain
party in Illinois in which the writer said he
twenty seven years old. red-cheeked COM
piexion, blue-eyed, and hunting for to
love him." Miss Webb says she is afraid she
Is not equal to that task. If task 1t Is.
Almost every state in the union is represented
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is responsible for another issue--that of matri-
mony.
Milling and matrmonyi Euphonious, but
hardly synonymous. Yet more than party
has acclaimed a belief in their connection This
forms the theme of the story.
While in white cap. jaunty and chic pretty
and attractive and four-1ecked coat she, the
charming milleress weighs the grain, dabbles
her pretty fingers in the snowy flour, fires the
furnace barriers with the farmers and signs
receipts for the filthy lucre she Is worried over
more than the problem of her mills manage
ment. The very serious question of matrimony.
embracing a big why" and a larger ''who,"
confrants and battles her.
Thgfhurttn Of wheels and the hurry of business
canTfSEs5Fown the influx of letters coming from
all Rsptsaof the land, insinuating. seeking. petit
til -.xs -4ss-s~~
"Jist because I rescued my fathers business
and had success" she signs and who is author
lied to say that the sigh is not genuine?
This fair milleress is Miss Anna Webb. owner
and proprietor of the Summit mills at Summit
Vile, Ind.
Miss Webbs father, who had operated the
mill for long number Of years. died in April,
1892. For time after his death the property
was leased to parties who had really a limited
experience in the work
little more than year ago Miss Webb, who
desired that the reputation established by her
father should not be impaired, and who saw
financial ruin fronting herself and mother, re-
leased the lessee and started in for herself
This was indeed brave move. All the prac-
teal experience and knowledge Miss Webb pos
sessed concerning the milling business had been
CLEANED from only casual observation of her
fathers work. Nevertheless, thus equipped,
with practically no experience, but with an in
domitable and determination. she opened
the business of the mill
And she prospered 1t seemed as II no por-
ton Of the work was too difficult for her to
master In short time she acquired a muscle
extraordinary. She thought nothing of tossing
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Kellogg is this remarkable young
woman. Her home is in Routt county, one of
the best game sections in the state. If she Sc
cures the position she will be the only woman
game warden in the United States.
Miss Kelloggs most thrilling adventure was
wild ride on the back Of an elk. While out in
the hills one day she came suddenly on an angry
bull elk. She had leaned her gun against
tree and before she could get it the elk was
upon her.
She took refuge in sapling, and tried to hold
the animals anters around it. but her strength
was not sufficient and the elk broke away. Miss
Kellogg took advantage of a moments respite to
climb a tree and sat the first limb. This
angered the elk more than ever and he gave the
tree such a bump that Miss Kellogg fell off.
She would nave been stamped to death by the
animals sharp hoofs had 1t not been that luck
lily she fell on the elk's back Then. with great
presence of mind, she grasped the antlers and
held on for dear life.
The elk was not expecting development Of
this kind, and it tore off through the woods
terror stricken. endeavoring to shake off its bur-
den Miss kellogg, however did not propose to
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AlIu turItU 20 HlnDef.. IIH Hi5I6
scientific explanation-if not so poeticlAs that
amber is the fossil resin from prehistoric cSne-
bearing trees. The wood rotted away, but the
resin was preserved in fossil form. 70, vs. .
Ages ago the whole eastern side Of the Baltic
was covered by these amber producing treeal SO
that now the industry there is OF great i'm
portance. q Ian
OF course the commonest kinds fit only for
kind of varnish. but there is enough demand
for the finer grades. for necklaces, mouthpisces
and small trinkets to make an amber mine the
source Of great wealth. 'fs~
At first the amber trade from Prussia to the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-05

ERE is a Beautiful classical story
to account for the existence of sam-
Der. 1t Is that the sisters Of ,Phae-
ton. that foolhardy youth who tried
to drive the chariot Of the sungod,
wept bitterly at his death, and
their crystal tears fell into theIsea
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-05

the ear continues TO grow in the later de-
cades of life-in fact, it appears never to
stop growing until death.
1t may have possibly been noticed by
persons of an observant nature that the
ears of elderly people are much larger
than those Of the middle-aged.
A woman who has small, she1l-like ears
at twenty years will be apt to have me-
diminished ears at forty years and large
ears at sixty.
Just why ears should go on growing
year after year when noses, feet and
hands do not, is mystery which sci
ence has not yet been able to explain
There are a good many points about ears
that are instructive. their shapes being
markedly persistent through heredity.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-05

"DOn + h'aif to find n bay. go
ahead and make one.
This is her m0tf0-fhe motto BY
hhich she has b00ed success and
hon it.
If the hopper fails to lDOyk. she
either sees that the fanlt is rem
edied at once or purchases a Nep
hopper: the het heather has
ruined her store Of A'heat, or it is
too FIJI of smaf, she does not haif
for the rains TO pass array and
the sun TO Shine-0r sitting dorm
upon the scales, heigh her sOyY0l'@
and disappointment in a flor OF
teaYS-she buys nelD hheat: it
custom lakes and there is reported
a defect in her flour, she does not
hunt nelp custom, but finds the de-
feet and cOYYectS it.
Tin ebery fair bargain both
parties gain.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-05

)R many years the owners Of the
great South African diamond fields
have been pitting their brains and
ingenuity against the shrewdness
and daring Of the men employed
by them in order to prevent the
theft Of diamonds. Still the thieves
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-05

7 HIS is another of her axioms of
II & / !: !
daily life-the that makes for
NH her the substantial part Of her sue
cess. And while her chosen voca-
ton Of milling is responsible for
- the notorety of her achievements,
4E..1 still the success, already men,
toned, holds in it's meaning more
than reference to the manufacture Of flour.
This manufacture, or, rather the success of it.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-05

Colorado Diana, famed
for her many thrilling adventures
with wild animals, her splendid
horsemanship, and her knowledge
Of woodcraft, is seeking appoint
ment as game warden of Routt and
Rio Blaneo counties. Miss Emma
T-o11o,rcr ie +I,;e ra,,o q yIx q h1a UOI1nO
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-05
Our Ears Always
Growing. >

he systematic examination Of.
more than 10000 pairs of hus.
man ears in England,
France and also in this
country has resulted in some
exceedingly interesting con-
clusions. For one thing, it
aa1.. FsRc,1r&ojno5 Fhok
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-06-25
Thursday Nights Fire.

Last Thursday night the slumber-
ing inhabitants Of Elkhorn were
startled from their slumber by the
wild cry of fire and the changing Of
the church bell. When they got to
the scene of the fire great sheets of
flames were darting their lurid red
tongues into the blackness Of the
night. Huge volumes Of smoke were
rolling skyward to mingle with the
oncoming storm. The first fire came
from the harness shop of Chris Han
sen, from there it extended to the
pool hall that was almost touching it
on the north. So rapid did it burn
that both buildings were consumed
in less than an hours time. How
the furniture store was saved seemed
impossible. 1t stood within ten feet
of the burning building and it was
only by seemingly superhuman effort
that the work was accomplished. 1t
was all afire at one time when Joe
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-06-25
kirnballton Elkhorn

Mrs. Marion Melkesen of Plain
view, Nebraska, is at the home of her
brother, MAIDS Petersen in Elkhorn
visiting him and will remain until
fall.
John Leisted living two miles west
of Elkhorn, has the foundation for his
new house laid and will soon have the
work of framing the woodwork to
begin.
Mrs. Andrew Christensen returned
to her home in Kimballton Monday,
after visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Bramsen, up in Monona
county.
j. d. Sorensen from over in Shelby
county, was over last Thursday and
visited his friends Jorgen Miller,
Jens Werner and other friends up by
Sharon.
Tom Martensen up by Kimballton,
has been disappointed in not getting
carpenters to go to work for him and
is going to work at his buildings
himself.
Geo. Mateersen and family were
visitors last Sunday at the pleasant
home Of Chris Thompson north of
Sharon, and they enjoyed the whole
day long.
A good many of the boys accom-
panied by their lady friends, went
down to Atlantic last Saturday to
attend the big show that was there at
that time.
The De Laval cream separator has
been tested for years and satisfaction
can be guaranteed. 1t is the kind
used by all creameries. Sold by
Schroeder g. Co., Elkhorn, Ia. 6-1S-4t
Henry Poulsen and family up by
Sharon, drove over into Shelby coun-
| ty Sunday and visited with his old
time friends. He had not been back
there in years and thoroughly enjoy
ed the visit.
Last Saturday night the young
people gathered at the Thos. Thomp-
son home on the ridge for a glorious
good time. They danced until vel
toward morning and then went home
tired but happy.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Jensen east O
kimballton, are the proud parents O
a boy who made his appearance il
! their home last week and Jens is look
ing to the future when he will grow
into a man to help him on the farm
! EsTRAY-Three red calves with rims
in left ear. Strayed from my plac
Oh the P. H. Andersen farm. |
located inform
N1ELs N. NIELSEN,
Kimballton, Iowa.
f Kimballton will celebrate July 4tl
} with one of the biggest times eve
known to the town. They will hav
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-06-25

J. III. Petersen, who was formerly
in business here was out to his home
Monday.
FL. C. Madsen the Kimballton
jeweler, was in Elkhorn Monday to
see the ruins of the fire.
The Danish school in Elkhorn is
now running nicely under the
guidance of Miss Stetfesen.
Rev. Jerseld of the Elkhorn church
went to the north part of the state
last week to look after business.
j. S. Rice of Kirkman, was in Elk
horn and Kimballton the first Of the
week advertising Canada land.
White knight cigar. Every puff
a pleasure. SC cigar. The best in
Elkhorn. At the Barber Shop.
Jens Andersen of Sharon, is still
using his crutch as the result of his
scuff1e we mentioned last week.
P. H. Miller the Elkhorn photo
grapher, went down to Kimballton
Sunday to spend the day with his
parents.
Hans Madsen and family Of Kim.
balltcn, drove over to Harlan Sunday
and remained until Monday ere they
returned.
The church at Elkhorn held theil
quarterly meeting last Monday tc
transact such business as might come
before them.
Rev. Gregersen of the Kimballtor
church remained in Minnesota after
the conference and is not expected
until next week.
Rasmus Hedegaard, the clothier ii
Kimballton, has fitted out batf
room for the public and is now read,
to receive patrons.
Rudolph Andersen, kimballton'
painter, got home from Atlanti
Monday where he had spent few
days with friend.
A gentleman representing the boo
firm of G. Rasmussen in Minnesots
was in Kimballton Monday sellin,
books to the people.
Berthe Jensen the blacksmith a
Kimballton, is having his shop paint
ed SO it will be in style with tn
other buildings in the town.
Jens Hansen living south of Elk
horn, is thing about thirty acres (
ground and retaining it from th
swampy appearance it now has.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-06-25

ring riding, races all kinds Of sports,
speaking, feasting and fun. Every
body is invited and expected to 90
and be jolly.
Willie Flick OF South Dakota, is in
and near Elkhorn visiting with his
friends and one in particular takes up
great deal of his time He has been
attending the State Agricultural
College at Brookings, South Dakota,
and is also taking a rest.
/ now have fine line of wall paper
that am selling cheap. | have the
paper on hand and also sell from
samples.
2. j. HANSEN,
Painter and paper hanger,
5-2S.4w Elkhorn, Iowa.
DR.. James left for Omaha Monday
to visit for few days and from there
he will go on to Hutchinson, Mimi,
where he will begin his practice as
physician. DR.. James has grown up
around Elkhorn and his friends are
glad to see that he is succeeding and
all Join in wishing him success.
Owing to the extreme muddy
weather this spring we have been
delayed in our Directory for more
than two weeks. We now feel we
cannot get it out before the latter
part of August We are pushing the
work as fast as possible and will get
through as soon as we possibly can.
In order to accommodate the people
of Kimballton and vicinity [ will be
at Faaborg 81 Hansen's store, Kim
ballton, Iowa, every Saturday from 9
to to negotiate loans or receive de-
posits for the Elkhorn bank.
s. c. Jefferson,
Cashier Elkhorn Bank.
Last Friday was the last day of
school at No. l Sharon and the
teacher, Miss Nora Oelke, arranged
for picnic and entertainment for the
patrons. All the parents and friends
assembled for general good time
and picnic and the children gave an
entertainment that was enjoyed by all
present.
Jens Schouboe is one of the most
interested men in the country in the
proposed electric railway. He was
one of the men on the donation for
the first $1,000, to be given by each
county for surveys. His enterprise
and backing will very likely bring
the road past the store and help to
establish better means of transporta-
| ton.
Andrew Jensen got back from
his Minnesota trip the latter part of
last week. He went on up to Wis
consin to visit his sister and had a
thorough good time. Vadamer went
to West Denmark where he preached
last Sunday. He was reared as boy
in that community and would be
able to surprise them by his advance
ment and culture.
| During the conference in Elkhorn
the College building was offered to
the congregation tor the price the
church owed on it, $4,000, and COM
pany was raised to buy it. At 8
meeting last Friday committee wal
appointed to formulate constitution
and articles of Incorporation. They
expect to get everything in working
order so as to open this fall ready fol
q good years work.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-06-25

the friend left and Mr.. Hansen went
to bed. At eleven o'clock his wife
wakened him up, he went to the door
opening into the kitchen and was met
bya wall OF flame. Then they had ia
make their escape some other way
They are staying at the hotel.
Peter Nelson is already planning to
erect new building 3Ox6O two
stories high which will make it much
larger than the old one. D
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-06-25

James ran in and by the aid of his fire
extinguisher smothered it out and a
water brigade did the rest but it was
heroic work, and the insurance COM
panies could we'll pay those who took
part for $4,000 or more were saved.
The Kimballton fire department
heard the alarm and took their engine
up but got there too late to help.
Mr.. Hansen got out some OF his
harness and bedding and Peter Nielsen
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-06-25

got out but little of his goods. 1t
was almost total loss. Both are
covered by insurance G. w. Hansen
had great deal of his furniture
damaged by rain in getting it out.
How the fire originated no one
knows. Mrs. Hansen had supper
about five o'clock in the part of the
building that took fire. MIR. Hansen
and friend sat in the same room
reading until about nine O'Clock when
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-06-25
Platform Dance.

Twill give platform dance the
4th of July at Kimballton, Iowa, to
which l invite everybody. l will try
to give you all a good time, both
young and old. Come one and all
and spend the day with us. Good
music. All kinds of refreshments will
be served.
HANS NIELSEN.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-12
See Ord Column Page i6,
LATE LOCALS.

The Murray Socialists will hold their
city convention at Bordon's Hail, Muir
ray, Utah, on Sept %, 10 a. m
A number Of belated campers came
down from Brighton last night, and re-
port that the resort Is now almost en-
tirely deserted. Postmaster Lambert
being almost the only resident left A
heavy snwofall set I'm Yesterday and at
dusk there was foot Of snow on the
ground and more coming.
a very unique and original invitation
has been gotten up by Secy Fisher
Harris Of the Commercial club for the
reception to be given to the visiting
newspaper men at the club next Mon
day night, The invitation ~ In the
form Of a corrected proof sheet and the
corrections as compared with the
original text are decidedly amusing.
artistic proof otchiugs" on the mar
gins are fully equal to the written mat
ter In versatility
Invitations are being received In this
city to the reception ana bail TO be
given by Senator W. A. Clark. president
Of the National Irrigation congress-, as
sisted by the citizens Of ogden, TO Secy.
Wilson OF The department. of agricul-
ture. congressional delegates and press
representatives next Tuesday evening.
The Invitations are illuminated by ex-
cellent colored hOlf-tOnes Of the segO
lily and a typical Indian child, and a
list of the board Of control, and various
committees.