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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08
CHAPTER WIZ.
THE INVENTORS DAUGHTER.

THE INVENTORS DAUGHTER.
In q small oblong room, With an oak
raftered ceiling, lighted by q single win
dow, round which ivy clambered, Ven
etc, his daughter and his guest sat
down TO their MONDAY meal. The ta-
bic, with it's central strip OF enlbroid-
cry, its clusters of yellow roses in vases
OF green jade, its old silver appoints
ments. showed the taste of it's decora-
tor, who sat at the head dispensing the
dishes she had cooked.
That deep gold tint In the leaf-brown
of her hair had come to her from Vene-
tian ancestors; and 1t seemed as If tis
Adriatic had given her it's color for her
eyes, so deep was their blue, SO rams
parent, so brilliant under the sunshine
OF happy thoughts, SO impenetrable be-
meath the cloudlike shadows of her half
closed lashes. Her mouth, by no means
small, had a wistful droop, and her chin
was softly and delicately moulded.
When she spoke, her voice was low and
and vibrated with music, such as Sasari
told himself he could listen TO forever.
IF you were only d republican you
would be perfect, Sasari," the host was
saying.
II have no desire to be. Besides in
reference with the government means
" NAN ~
only SO long as the government
lasts, which cannot be long. Besides
| am to'erably happy In my exile, but
even If l weren't, / should be content
TO suffer for o good cause. My fore
fathers were the founders and uphold
ers of the Venetian republic; their
blood is in my veins, their principles
live IN my heart, their hatred OF OPP
preston is mine" Yeneto said as he
passed the cigarettes.
Roma rose from the table. The very
slightest inclination of her beautifully
shaped head thanked Sasari for his
courtesy in opening the door for her.
1t was just what any TRANCE might
have had from her; surely something
more a smile. a word. one of those looks
which reveal the heart-like lightning
showing a night sh.ouded landscape
might haye been given TO ore who Wor-
SHIPPED her.
He returned to he table impatient
and depressed. Then. remembering the
conversation with Yeneto which Roma
interrupted, he said.
TELL me about this young man. Dun-
stan Purbage."
There Is ittIe to tell, Veneto said
readily enough. II met him first in the
way Of business. He is an analytical
chemist, and very clever, yes. decidedly
clever. Our omino interest in the
subject was one tie; another is that he
has lived in our country, studied iii
Pisa; a stronger bond is his love fer
our people. his pity for their sufferings.
his
Yes. yes. but has he been here? p the
count asked i~rritably.
Certainly. We AVE worked togeth-
ef, and his knowledge Of
III suppose he Is good looking"
Decidedly"
And you have let Roma see him ?'t3
why not? My dear Sasari. there is
no need for jealousy. A girl like Roma
is not likely TO be attracted by a man
merely because of his good looks: she
is too sensible for that"
(continued Next Week.)
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08

to reflect themselves IN our minds like
pictures on a negative. If u minds
were My free from the everyday &C.
currences that shadow them-just like
a lake mirrowing it's surroundings, we
should have thoughts flashed on us
that would revciutionize the world by
explaining to US what now seem mex
plicable mysteries.
THAT is your surmise? 2" the count
said.
Veneto a been walking backward
and forward. his face ever "arying In
expression, his hands gcSs.eaiassas IT'S
he spoke; but suddenly he stopped IN
front OF his friend. looked at him
shrewdly, ard said: Here | have been
talking about myself. instead OF hear
ing about you. which would be far more
interesting. | did not know you We're
coming TO England.
Nor / until n cottple OF days ago,
when 1t was too late TO write, the
younger man replied. and then he hes
itated.
whenever you come l am always
glad to see YOU Veneto told him lay
ing both hands on the Counts shoulders
with affectionate familiarity and look
ing inquiringly into his eyes.
Yes, L am sure OF that and | Viii tell
you why / am here. The old longing
To see Roma took hold OF me. / could
not resist it. | was drawn to her side"
My dear Sasari.' the elder man
said sympathettcally.
We'll | am sorry | came.
mo. no. don't say that" the girls
father protested.
But it's true. When we met she
hardly spoke to me, and saw what a
fool l am TO have come near her, for
she care nothing for me; though 1
would give the world for her he said
/ with a depth OF emotion that touched
his nearer.
You must have patience. We men
never understand women they are
puzzles we cannot make out, and this
is the chief reason why We love them.
for we are as children who delight in
mysteries, Veneto told him.
That is philosophy, and | only want
love" said the Count impatiently.
But my philosophy has Its lesson, as
you would acknowledge had you heard
me-" remarked the inventor with a
tolerant smile. When women have
really given their hearts, they some
times let us imagine they Will never
yield them.
But Roma is not like that" she has
nc articles, nc vanity; she is too cam
did for petty subleties."
she Is her mothers daughter. re-
iAi1A hCu CilA@lp
What does that mean?"
We'll, / proposed to her mother six
times before she would listen TO nae.
All. TO be young once more, n in
love" sighed Veneto.N Consider your
self one of the blest."
Il would IL she cared for me ever so
little" answered the poor count dis
consolately.
My breath has been wasted il | have
not inspired you with hope. And let
me tell you this. You see her under
great disadvantage just now. She is
much upset"
About your Sasari suggested.
mo, thank heaven. / am safe in this
free country. But a friend Of ours has
got into some serious trouble; a young
fellow named Dunstan Burbage, who
has been accused Of poisoning a man
who had won his none at cards"
The Knowlesworth Hall murder? l
have read of it: but how did o come
TO know him2"
Hist, not a word about, here m
Roma
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08
| An Invisible Hand |
BY FITZGERALD Auhor Of An EUsIs nt knsvs, A Traitors 5
h0LL0Y %S Triumph. Etc. Copyright 1900 by =. HoHoy ,

Before the murder was discovered he
had left the hall, stating that he was
returning to London; but he a in
reality secluded himself in a farm
house, and Notwithstanding the hue
ana cry raised for him, had remained
there until he learned that he had been
seen 10 cave the deceased's room. He
then came forward with IN explanation
of this incident which he had nothing
but his w word TO support. The ashes
of what were no doubt his /. O. U'shad
been found in the CRATE of his bed
room.
There was, therefore, a strong case
of circumstantial evidence against him
which I'm the opinion Of the prosecuting
counsel ii would be the imperative duty
of the jury to send for trial elsewhere.
a few minutes later and the jury re-
turned a verdict OF wilful murder
against Dunstan B~urbage. when the
coroner committed him TO take his trial
at the ensuing a~ssizes.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08
Deaths After Black Doc. Howl.

Bangor News: A black dog whose
owner is unknown has been bowling
for two weeks round Elm street, Saco.
He sits In front of a house with his
head turned skyward and keeps. UP a
continual unearthly howl, which can be
heard within a radius of a quarter OF a
mile. There a W been an unusual num-
Der of deaths IN this neighborhood re-
Gently, and it Is claimed that this dog
has howled in advance In front Of every
house in which a death has occurred.
The superstition has held good In six
Instances, and Saturday the dog was
dividing his time between two houses in
which there Is sickness, bowling for a
while before one of them and then TAX
ing his station before the other. Some
people in h neighborhood are a good
deal worked up about 1t. Nobody has
been able to get neal enough TO the dog
to get a shot at him, and when driven
off he soon returns. The superstition is
as old as the hills. 1t is claimed that
within a radius of 200 yards from a CEN
trail point in that n~eighborhood twelve
deaths lave occurred within less than
that nInlber OF months.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08
Free 70 Twenty-Five Ladies.


The Defiance Starch Co. will give
25 ladies II round trip ticket I Q the
st. Louis Exposition, to five ladies
In each of the following states: ILL.,
nois. Iot9a, Nebraska. Kansas and
Missouri who will send in the largest
NUMBER OF trade marks cut from a ten
cent, ~16-ounce package OF defiance
COLI water laundry starch. This
means from your own home. any
where in the above named states.
These trade marks must be mailed TO
nd received by the Defiance Starch
Co. Omaha, NeDr., before September
LIST, 1904. October and November
will be the best months to visit the
Exposition. Remember that Defiance
is the only starch put Up in l6 or. "a
fun pound TO the package. You get
one-third more starch for the same
money than of any other kind, and
Defiance never sticks to the iron.
This tickets to the Exposition Will be
sent by registered mail September
sth. Starch for sale by all dealers.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08
TWO STEPS
The Last One Helps the FIRST.

A sick coffee drinker must take two
steps to be rid Of his troubles and get
strong and well again.
The first is to cut off coffee abso-
mtely.
That removes the destroying ele-
ment. The next step is TO take LIQUID
food land that is Postum Food Coffee
Hhat has in it the elements nature re-
gauires 10 change the blood corpuscies
.ifrom pale pink or white to rich red,
and good red blood builds good strong
'Nand healthy cells in place of the broken
down cells destroyed by coffee. With
well boiled Postum Food Coffee to shift
10. both these steps are easy and pleas
amt. The experience of a Georgian
J proves how important both are.
From 1872 to the year 1900 my wife
aud | had both Deen afflicted with sick
or nervous headache and at times we
suffered untold agony. We were coffee
drinkers and did not know how TO get
away from il. for the habit is hard to
quit.
But in 1900 | read of a case similar
to ours where Postum Coffee was used
in place Of the old coffee and a com
plete cure resulted, SO ! copclnded TO
get some and FRY it.
.sTlie result was. after three days
use of Postum. jim place of the coffee
ueyer had ii symptom OF the old trouble
and In Eve months | had gained from
l45 pounds 10 163 pounds.
z MY friends asked me almost daily
what wrought the change. NY answer
always is. leaving of coffee and drink.
ing Postum In it's place.
I'VE have many friends who have
been benefited by Postum.
AS to whether or not ! have stated
the facts trushfully | refer you to the
Bank OF Carrollton or any business
firm in that city where l have lived for
many years and am well known"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Greek. Mich.
There's a reason
Look in each pkg. for the famous ~.
book. 'srhe Road to WelIvilIe."
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08
JAMS pon,t EAT Meat.

We suppose every healthy minded
American farmer is sympathizing with
the brave little laps in their contest
with Cog and Magog. the one-eyed
monster OF the eastern world, says Wal,
lace's Farmer. He naturally wants TO
see right. honor, skill. courage and pat
liotism win over. greed, brutality and
reactionary despotsm, such as are rep
resented by the Russians. Nor a the
American farmer be said to be actuated
by selfish motives in this, as the Jap
anese are not now or likely to become
large consumers of American farm pro-
ducts. Their diet is simple in the ex-
treme. and they are not Of
meat of any kind or Of -four. Their
staple article of food IS fish, and they
eat this raw. AT the date of the revolu-
ZION OF 1S6S-69 the best authorities say
there vas not O pound OF meat or flesh
food Of n Kind in Japan, no milk,
butter or cheese. Even potatoes, cab
bage and tomatoes We're unknown.
'Theer were only a few favorless and
acrid fruits and a few common vege-
tables. One reason OF this Is that
Buddhism, the prevailing religion, for
bids killing of all kinds OF animals.
The missionaries OF his same humane
religion, While stopping the killing of
game for food. taught their people TO
grow rice, wheat and other cereals
and certain vegetables. uch as rad
ishes, turnips, onions and cucumbers.
Those fire armies and navies that are
winning their dashing victories over
the .beefy Russians, live almost ex-
clusively on rice and raw fish. Con-
sidering their diet, the people OF this
meat and bread eating country will be
more than ever astonished at their
achievements and pronounce them what
they surely have proven themselves TO
be, the wonder OF the modern world.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08
The OnIy One Left.

smart Set: The last child looked
about him painfully and WINGED, with
out knowing why, at the -contemptuous
chances of the grownups. His mother,
shamefaced anff absorbed, fed him fur
lively from a bottle, and blushed as
she did SO.
Mother, said the child, curiously,
what is the matter? Are we different
from the rest? What have we done TO
cause all this prying contempt"
His mother sighed as she replied
My boy, il is no longer good form to
have children. The idea OF not having
them, promulgated at first by a few
queens OF society. gradually spread to
! the masses, until it became firmly es-
tablished. Now no self respecting wife
ever has any babies. You are the only
n left, You are the last ch:ld."
but, mother, whom am / 10 play
WITH"
Playing went out long ago. with the
advent of psychology and the higher
education. IT was discovered that chill
dren got IL certain amount of pleasure
out of playing. and this not being in
accordance with the scheme of life as
taught In the highest thought circles,
il was stricken off the list"
But, mother, is there no hope for
me?"
Not whatever. BY being born you
nave fatally compromised yourself and
me. You are a freak and | am ostra-
cized. There is no helr,aor as"
And the last child, overwhelmed by
the seriousness of the situation, con-
scious of the humiliation of his position,
turned s~orrowfully to his mother and
said:
"Oh. mother. will you forgive me? l
knew not what did
And the mother folded him in her
my lear child she sobbed, don't
you see that / am to blame? In the
race for supremacy l have been left be-
hind. / ann a ielic Gfa the past. Alas!
10 think tina | should turn out to be
.a,I&y a mara niothar"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08
Victor and spoiIs.

But" protested the -beardless youth,
Il am capable OF filling the position
THAT has nothing TO do with the
case my young friend" replied the old
politician. by and by you will learn
that the soft jobs are not SO apt 10 fall
to those who are fit for them as TO those
who Tough for them.'-Chicago News,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08
Like the Original.

This is my portrait IF Miss Peachey."
said DE Brush.
"Yes?" replied Miss chellus, with a
curl of her lip.
Yes. The face is very natural. dfn't
you Think"
'.of course; it's palnted.-Philadel-
phia Press
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08

We are selling the highest grade standard
binder twine made, shipping II 90 any adj
price than dealers can buy In carload lots.
For our special inside price, our guarantee
and money refund offer. for our Insurance
proposition against bail or storm. for the
lowest price. the most liberal binder twine
oner that will be made this season, eut this
notice out aud mail to nK to-day and you
Will hear from 10 by return mall. Address
HEARS. ROEBUCK 4 CO., chicngo. Ill
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08

AT epiutn1Ic OF dfsEfIiC Eu1soning IN
Manchester. Eng. some time ago, was
traced 10 contaminated beer. and D gov
commission Of investigation was
appointed. After showing that the arr
senic got lhto the beer from the impure
snlEhufic acid used in The manufacture
OF bre wing sugar or glucose the commits
sion continued its inquiries and found
that poisoning rs arsenic contained M
articles OF common use was by no means
confined 10 this one case.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08

Two bottles Of Piso's Cure for Con
sumption cured me OF a terrible cough
Fred Hermann, 200 Box avenue, Buffalo,
N. ". Sept. "a. 1901.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08

FOR SALE-Chautauqua hand corn plant
ers; all metal: the best there are: guar
gnteed. Every corn grower needs one or
more. Special price OF 20 cents. Address
The Tribune Co.. Sioux City. Ii.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08

The annual convention or the Inter-
national Association or Railway Clerks
met In Milwaukee with about 100 dele
gates In attendance.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08

Here's an article that says that In
China a wife costs So"
Well. a good one Is worth every
cent of IT,"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08

English coal Is used as far as pos
sible Oh Japanese warships because the
Japanese coal gives off much nor
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08
Compulsory

She--Are you paying any attention to
music now z.
Ha-Yes. I have to. There are 20
pianos. three comets and a violin in
our block.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08

Mrs. winsiow's sooTHrsa SYRUP -or Children
testhing; softans the gums, reduces Inflammation, al
,ays pain. cures wind colo. Is cent? ) bottle
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08

Ask Your Dealer for ALIENS Foot Rase,
A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet. Cures Corns. Bunions. Swollen,
Sore, Hot, Callous. Aching, Sweating Feet
aud Ingrowing Nails. Aliens Foot Ease
makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Sample
mailed FREE. Address Alien 8. Oimsted.
lie Roy. n. X.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08

u sou enjoy xipiing
We'll. to tell The truth. poker il really
the enly game ! Hike
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08
Modern Sherlock.

Chicago News: The modern Sherlock
was working on a correspondence mys-
terry.
This letter came from Kentucky" he
said.
Did you notice the water mark?.
asked the friend.
mo: | noticed the liquor mark. The
man that sealed it had 'm~oorshine' on
his tongue"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-08

About one-third of the weight of an
egg is solid nutriment.
J Cuba grows nearly one-third of the
worId's sugar cane.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-04-14
WENoNAH.

Miss Cassie L. Smith, the evangelist, has
been the guest Of Mrs Henry L. Gilmour
the past few days.
Louis NJ. Buzby spent Sunday in Woods
town.
Mrs. Maggie Lashley will start for Los
Angeles, California, the first Of May, where
she will spend two or III e. months with
relatives and sight seeing.
A. P. DeSanno and family left for their
new home on Monday. w. H. Rooms
moved into the house they vacated.
Miss Lena Mead, of Aura, spent the first
of. the week with her sister, Mrs. G. III.
Lorenzo.
Miss Mortie Stokes has been entertain
ing Miss Ida Barnart, of Pennsgrove, the
past few days.
the parsonage Thursday evening, to which
all the congregation is cordially invited.
Ex-Mayor, Jas. Harland, will shortly
move into Stephen Green's house on Will
low street, formerly occupied by E. Ward
Wilkins.
Miss Nan Coward, who has been in
Colorado, for her health and came home to
attend her sisters funeral, will remain here
as long as her health will permit
A Chinese social for the benefit OF the
physical culture class will be held in Mob
Its Hall on Thursday evening, April, 81.
The firemen are somewhat exercised over
the rumor that it is the intention Of Coun-
Gil to pass an ordinance to exclude all mem
bers of the Company who have reached the
age of fifty years, Such action would de-
nose cnvaraI NJ fhair rnar1hnra
The cellar walls Of J. NJ Colberts new
house are up, and the carpenters have COM
menced the frame work.
The benefit entertainment for the firemen
last Saturday night, drew large audience.
Sstanding room was at a premium, and
the audience went away entirely satisfied
that they had received all the entertainment
that they had paid for, and gave evidence
of their appreciation Of the efforts Of those
who took part by rounds OF applause, and
each person seemed admirably adapted to
their part and acquitted themselves most
creditably. Mrs. Clara Hall, Mrs. Carolyn
Tuft, E. H. Sapp, and DR.. G FL. Lorenzo
shared the burden of the work of the drama,
though Miss Mabel Louder, Mrs. Norman
Proud, Miss Lille Middleton and the Misses
Bertha and Clara Turner, Edwin Ballinger
and H. N Tuft had good share on their
shoulders while to n S. Proud belongs the
credit Of the artistic arrangement of the
stage and electrical display. The singing
Of little Miss Mabel Jenkins was feature
which delighted everybody. The May Pole
Dance by twelve girls, led by Miss Cornelia
Truncer and Miss Alice Owens was q beau
tiful sight, and received three encores.
About $55 was cleared.
Mrs. Edgar a. Smith spent Tuesday in
Wilmington, Delaware.
Rev. and Mrs. r. II. Gage left on Tues
day for few days soiourn in Atlantic City.