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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23

Then he studied law. Waiting for eli ents was not to the liking of his active mind, so he began again soliciting in- surance Then the westeA fever took him, and he went to Madison, Wis, bought out an Equitable agency and began to develop his wonderful pow CTS as an insurance agent So we'll did he succeed that he was not satisfied with his $5,00O salary and asked to be placed on a commission basis. He dreamed of $100.000 policies. The smaller ones he took as filters. It was for the big ones that he planned. Then came along the iron mine excitement. and he embarked in this. AS pro- moter he had the same success as he had as an insurance solicitor The mine bubble burst after a time. but Tarbell got out with good stake. About this time he went to Milwaukee There was a great furniture company that failed. and Tarbell in some way was in as having been assigned some of the claims. There were assertions of irregularity in connection with this assignment, and the case went to the courts. Tarben won as usual. Then back into the insurance business. More success than ever. Given the state of wisconsIn, then transferred to Chicago and given several other states. It was here that an incident occurred which probably explained the reason Tarbeil was made the third vice president of the company at the age of thirty six. Let him tell this in his own language Here is his account:
 -On the last day of November, 1891. I received . telegram from Mr. Hen " B. Hyde. the late president of this society. asking me if could give him from the field under my management $3,5o0,OOO of business in the month of December. The amount was much larger than had ever been produced in the agency in . sins:s sssssh. and at nrst blush it seemed impossible of ac- complhhmepf Then immedhto1y the thought came to me that the reatest life assurance man in the world would not have asked me for that amount if be had thought fts accompIishment impossible. and I wfred Mf. Hyde chat he should have the b1ginea. 1 imDe- diately ssked every aeent b my eD- pIoy to verk during the nnth sf D. cenbef w1th the oDe puEDsss ef wrlf- IT the hrnEnf pru1H1e enounf H
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23

L->. a-N ,,.... lover. He will refuse you nothing now"
 An eye for an eye" said the girl slowly. "a tooth for a tooth. life for life. shame for shame" her voice ris. ing until 1t rang through the room. in the name of my ruined sisters, whose walls come to us this instant from without. borne hither on the night wind. refuse to 'intercede for you. monster. For myself, the insults you have put upon me I might forgive. but not the rest. The taking of one life like yours cannot repay"
 You heary' cried Alvarado. "Take him away
 "One moment" cried Morgan. Holy father. your religion. it teaches to forgive. they say Intercede for mel
 His eyes turned with faint hope to- ward the aged priest.
 Not for such as thou" answered the old man. looking from him. 'T could forgive this" he touched his battered tonsure. 'and all thou hast done against me and mine What suffering comes upon me I can bear, but thou hast filled the cup of iniquity and must drain it to the dregs. Hark ye-the weeping of the desolated town! I can not interfere. They that take the sword shall perish by it. It is SO de creed. You believe not in Cod
 'T will. I do- cried the buccaneer. clutchins st the hope.
 T shall pray for thee; that is all"
 "Hornigold.- cried the now almost frenzied man. his voice hoerse with terror and weakness. they owe much to you. Without you they had not been here. have wronged you griev- ously. terribly. but I atone by this. Beg them not to let me go. but only to kill me where I stand. They will not refuse you. Had it not been for you this man would not have known his father. He could not have won this woman. You have power. You'll not desert an old comrsde in his ertremityf ! Think. we have stood together sword In hand and fought our way through all obstacles in many . desperate strait thou and I. old shipmate. By the memory of that old association by the love you once bore me and hy that gave to you. ask them for my death. here-nor-st once-
 You ask for grace from me- mari- ed HoruizoId savseeiy. yet triumphant. -YOu-ycu hanged my brotber-
 T know. I know, Twas c nievCus error. I shall be punished for an Ask them to shoot me-hane ner-
 He slipped to his knees- fhrew him self upon the scor and lay UOrel1ns c. Hornieold-s feet
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
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to prevent their chatterinz All his deviltry. his assurance, his fortitude. his strength. seemed to leats him. He stood before them suddenly an old. a broken man. facing a doom portentOus and terrible. without a spark of strength or resolution left to meet it whatever it might be And for the first time in his life he played the craven. the coward He moistened his dry lips and looked eagerly from one face to another in the dsrs and gloomy ring that encircIed him
 Lady be said al last. turning to Mercedes as the most likely sf his enc mics to befrie1d him -you gre von- an You should be tender bearted You dout want se >ee an os1 man. old enough to be yosr father. ssfer some unknsaH- awful tsrtnrsf Plead for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23

swain, spurning him with his foot. T have you where I swore I'd bring you. And, remember, 'tis I that laid you low-I-I'- He shrieked like a ma niac. When you suffer in that living death for which they design you, re- member with every lingering breath of anguish that it was who brought you there! You trifled with me-mocked me betrayed me. You denied my re- quest. groveled at your feet and beg ged you. You spurned me as I do you low. Curse you! I'll ask no mercy for you"
 "My lord,' gasped out Morgan, turn ing to the viceroy in one final appeal as two of the men dragged him to his feet again, "I have treasure. The gal leon we captured-it is buried. I can lead you there"
 .There is not man of your follow ing" said the viceroy, 'who would not gladly purchase life by the same means.'
 "And 'tis not needed" said the boat swain, "for I have told them where it lies"
 The utter uselessness of it at last came upon Morgan, and some of his courage returned. He faced them once more, with head uplifted.
 At your will, I'm ready!' he cried. .I defy you! You shall see how Harry Morgan can die. Scuttle me, I'll not give way again."
 "rake him away said Alvarado. "We'll attend to him in the morning"
 "Now, we have had enough. See" cried the old viceroy, pointing to the windows. The day breaks. Take him away Agramonte, to you I commit the fort. Mercedes, Alvarado, come with me. Those who have no duties to perform, go get some sleep. As for you, prisoner, if you have preparation to make do so at once, for in the morn ing you shall have no opportunity"
 T am ready now!" cried Morgan recklessly, furious because he had been baked in his attempt. Do with me as you will I have had my day, and it has beeu long and merry one"
 And I mine tonight. It has been short, but enough laughed Hornigold, his voice ringing like maniac's in the hall, flor have had my revenge"
 I've shall take care of that in the morning. said Alvarado, turning away to follow the viceroy and Mercedes.
 Gro be Contnue1.)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23

other step higher, He has driven for this, schemed for 1t, worked night and day for 1t. stirred up his agents for 1t, given rebates to write more business for 1t, kept his eye on the main chance for 1t, written more policies than any other agent in the United States for 1t, and 1t has come. tis perfectly love ly after you once get up."
 Told by Ills Enemies.
 Tarbell has enemies strewn all along the way. One cannot drive and crowd and mount over other men without making enemies.
 These enemies say rather uncompli- mentary things. Enemies generally do. They say that Tarbell is so ambi- tious that he is selfish, that he thinks only of Tarbell, that he makes great schemes, and if the schemes collapse he gets from under and leaves others to be buried in. the debris. They say that in the oh days he organized min ing schemes in the state of Wisconsin, that he sold large amounts of stock, among others some to his former neighbors in New York, and that most everybody lost by these deals except ing Tarbell. He made good. They also say that to write his immense amounts of insurance he gives rebates. a thing opposed to the principles of all insur- ance companies and even unlawful in many of the states. They likewise as sert that he has even continued this policy since reaching bis present DO sition; that he is reckless in expen- ditures in trying to achieve results. Again, they aver as before stated, that he organized this whole great Equitable fight so that he might sue ceed to the presidency of the company, very proud position, by the way, paying $10O, O,0OO per year. And, lastly. they say that the board of directors have "got wise' to this and that they are unanimously of the opinion that Tarbell must be forced out. This is the latest development of the immense struggle for millions. Still, one can never tell. Gage E. Tarbell has a strange habit of lighting on his feet.
 A Picturesque Career.
 Mr. Tarbell's career is picturesque. Born in Chenango county, N. Y.. in 1856. he helped pay his way through school by soliciting life insurance. Then he went into the jewelry busi- ness at the little town of Marathon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23


 tH)ND bless me also. my father" TAI cried Mercedes. kneeling by IH Alvarado's side.
 Most willingly. my fair daughter answered the old man. "A fit helpmate indeed thou hast shown thyself for so brave a soldier By your leave. your e1cellency. You will in S.ulge an old mans desire to bless the marriage of the son as he did that of xf1e mother. No obstacle. I take it. BOW exists to prevent this most happy rfioD."
 None" answered the vicer0y as the young people rose and stood before hin. "and glad am that this happy solutfcn es our difficulties has come to pass
 ..My lord" said Agramonte. there is not one of us who would not give all De possessed 10 stand in the young Iorrl de Guznan's place"
 "wsIl. we'll" continued the old man. "when we have restored order in the town we shall have wedding cere- nion--Say tomorrow
 Your excellency. there is one mors thing yet to be done said Alvaradc ss soon as he cu;ilj be heard : "Art sver making objections. GsptaiB Slvaraio- Francisco. that is. Te might think you had reluctHBce to t1s bridal exclaimed the vfcercy in some ttfIe surprise What "a fl novT
 .-Tlle punishment pf this man
 -I gave him into your hands.
 "Damme. shouted old HoFuigold. T ~onslsreI t in all this fathering and nlc:herine and sweeiheariing and giv- hsz in marriage he had forgot
 Not SO Tie posusOnement but makes # deeper.- answered Alvarads S1aseIy. -Rest sdtis6e<i
 -Aud shall have my rexenze in full nselsaIe:
 -In fs:L in eser1,vIng measure. npzsss-
 FLO ysu r.cFose ts sEeot sss. asked
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23

him charge of all the agents in the United States and Canada, with a sal ary of $60,0OO per year and with very well defined hopes. 1t is said, of one day being president of the company And that is why the battle was fought. At least that is the charge made by Henry H. Knowles, a former Equita- ble employee. who asserted that the plan of the Alexander-Tarbell faction was to oust First Vice President James Hazen Hyde, then in few years Pres ident Alexander. who is growing old. would retire. after which Tarbell would naturally go to the head.
 The career of MT. Tarbell is of the most intense interest as a revelation of the business methods of the age. 1t exemplfies in an extreme degree the virtues and the faults developed in the modern struggle for wealth and place. Tarbell is the very incarnation of en- ergy. self confidence and personal ann bition Strength. pluck. perseverance. are written in the lines of his face. are revealed by his words. are shown by his career.
 Keyuste et TarbeTs LHe.
 Often a man by one remark gives a glimpse of his whole character. Here is one of Tarbelrs made in an address to a group of agents. He explained that it was his habit to rise early and walk out in the morning air. One morning Mrs. Tarbell joined him. "why. Gage she exclaimed. isn't 1t perfectly lovely after you are once up?' In a flash he responded: Tt is. yes. It is SO all the way through life. It Is perfectly lovely after you once get up.-
 After you once get up. That h the heynote to the mans whole life. That is the refrain running through the ad- vice to his agents Get up. get up. young man. Don't be a drudge. Don't be afraid. Make money. Go to the top. The world is beautiful after you get there. Have confidence in your self. Push. drive. do things. Results count Get up.
 Evidently be has followed his own advfce. He has got up. From [ poor boy to the second vice presidency of one of the great insurance companies of the world A company spanning tvo coneinents- A salary greater than ehat received by the president q the Uuffnn 0enfpn P}Hun veIl lon for nn-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
For Strenuous Life

it is necessary to have your system in good working order-to haveanenergy born of perfect health and strength it is imperative that each organ be kept in free action. and BEECHAM'S PILLS are foremost of the few things that will do it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
For Active Brains

your liver must be right, your stomach
 ina healthy condition and your kidneys properly performing their peculiar functions, or your body won't stand the strain and your brain won't be active. If you would have clear head and keen perception, get a box of BEECHAMS PILLS. use them and see how much more alive you will be.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
PROF. BAILEY

Re-opens September 20. in Citizens Bank Block. his school for Stage and Ballroom Dancing. Music Hall will remain open for rental to private dance parties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
GAGE E.
 FARRELL
The Real Man Behind the Sensational Equita-
 ble Fight.
Of Boundless Personal Ambi. tion, He Wanted to Go
 to the Head.

Starting Country Agent, He Became Chief Factor In the Insurance World. A Master of Men, Spectacular, InimitabIe In Methods, He
 Spared Nothing to
 Reach Results. Y An Incarnation of Business Drive, Courage and Energy-Esrly In Life Law Student, Jew. eler and Mining Promoter Motto to Agents, "Get Up"-hls Secre. tary the Highest Salaried
 Woman h the United
 States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23

the buccancer chieftain coolly, "or be- head mel"
 You shall see"
 ''Whenf'
 Tomorrow"
 The somber. sinister. although un- known purpose of the Spaniards had new terrors lent to it by the utter in ability of the buccaneer 10 foresee what was to be his punishment. He was a man of the highest courage. the stoutest heart. yet in that hour he was astonied His knees snote together. he clinched his teeth in a vain effort
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23

During the opening days of titanic struggle in the Equitable Life Assur- ance association, which shook the busi- ness world and whose end is not yet, little was seen by the public of the real man who caused the conflict and who expected to benefit by it if the word of his enemies is to be credited.
 This man is Gage B. Tarbell, the sec ond vice president
 Tarbell worked his way up from a country agent to place that gives
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-23
For Perfect Health

'tere isnog greater promoter than these znous Pills. You will find fl SO all 9ver the world. ard, mark you, the sost perfect specimens of manhood. 5crlznhood and childhood are the ssers of
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-08-17

Lying half naked. unconscious for
four hours in the bottom of a skiff in
the blistering heat of last Friday was
the fate Of Chas. Nelson, who was
returning home to the Nebraska side of
the river, after bringing over passen-
ger to Yankton On the return trip
Nelson struck q sand bar close in shore
and removing part of his clothes he
jumped overheard to shove off. While
working hard to clear the boat he was
overcome by the torrid heat and had
just time TO climb back into his boat
before he lost consciousness, coming to
he managed to reach home. He is now
under doctors care in Yankton and
will recover.
b. p. Blair, Of western Sally county
has just returned from central Iowa
where he visited large colony of COL
ored people, and talked TO thsm Of the
advantages of South Dakota. Blair,
who is himself negro, came to Sully
county with other brothers and sisters
over twenty wears ago, and with the
land which they acquired at tina. time
they are all well TO do financially, and
he told his people in Iowa what they
could gain by coming to South Dakota.
He expects several out from that Sec
ton to Investigate the situation this
fall, and hopes to secure settlers of the
same color in the vicinity in which
they have been the only black family
for many years.
Milling circles and the four-using
pubic have been much interested the
past few months in milling machine
recently patented by Levi Lash, man
ager OF the Globe Milling company of
Garretson. For several weeks the COM
pany has had its mill running on what
is known as the continuous air system
which Mr.. Lash's machine makes pos
sible. By the use of this air system all
Tue CObbOu hDic va bhc hOuh ~
removed. This cotton fibre is part OF
the -four that is indsgestible, and mill
iers have never before been but partially
successful in removing it. The air sys-
tenn also keeps the rolls perfectly cool
and enables q miller to turn ont q
coarser product and yet have the color
without killing the life of the -four to
bleach it, and the sweet nutty flavor Of
the wheat is retained. 1t also has 9
distinct economic gain. While the
general public will know and care little
about the work Of the machine. millers
are interested and the public is keenly
alive 70 the added puxity Of the -four Of
| the wheat. 0oxxetson 4 naturally
muc1A rle>no1 = 49, a. d hsr citixens
c1uo Z xi14I nxoGl1rn that haa -
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-08-17

One of the most interesting institu-
tons in the United States is the govern
ment asylum for insane Indians, located
at Canton, twenty miles south of Sioux
Falls. This institution is the only one
of its kind in the world, as the number
of sight-seers who visit il Is each sea-
son becoming larger. AT present the
asylum has forty -one inmates, twenty
four men and seventeen girls and
women. New additions will swell the
total number to forty-six. This viii
leave accommodations for but nine
more, when the institution will be filled
to its capacity At the time the asylum
was constructed it was not believed
there were over dozen insane Indians
in the entire country, but notwithstand
ing this the asylum is now nearly filed
to its capacity, and 1t has been In
existence only few years.
Arrangements have been practically
completed for a Wild West "riyer
show to start from Pierre within a
few days The parties in charge are
Capt. Senechal and "Scotty" Phillip, of
Fort Pierre and 9. p. Jordan, of Rose
bud. The hull of the old boat Sootty
Phillip has been fitted up for exhibition
purposes, and several buffalo, with
other animals, will be taken, while a
number of Sioux Indians have been
given permission to go along. The
barge will be towed by the steamer
City of Fort Pierre, and 1t is expected
to make New Orleans some time in the
winter. The parties in charge expect
to make two-year tour along the
Mississippi and it's tributaries.
Sisseton was shocked and Mortified
Thursday by the report of the murder
in cold blood of two citizens by an
Indian, Deputy Sheriff M. K. Colby
and Edward Peterson had gone to the
house of an Indian named Zach Flute,
who lives about two miles from the
village of Peever, to get possession Of a
team of mortgaged horses. An alter
cation took place, and the Indian accord
ing to his own story, went into the
house, got shotgun and killed Colby,
shooting him at such short range that
the lungs We're nearly blown away.
Peterson started to run through q
wheat field and the Indian reloaded the
the gun, chased him about . quarter Of
mile and shot him three times Flute
then went to Peever and gave himself
up. The sheriff was sent for and now
has him in custody. As soon rs the
news became thoroughly known crowds
Of excited men gathered on the street
corners. Talk Of lynching was freely
INDUCED in. The citizens are terribly
wraught up and it Is don1ful 4 ~
sherin win be able - hold ~ rrI1
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-08-17

Fred Donaldson, prominent mer
chant for many years of Yankton,
announces that he will start on his
return from trip east on an inland
lake and park at has place short dis
lance east of town on which he will
spend SIC, 600 before his plans have been
completed.
The supreme court handed down its
decision in the case of the state VS.. @.
l.. Struble, of Egan, reversing the deci-
sion of the lower court, and upholding
the Vitality Of the banking law. Mr.
Struble made false statement of the
condition of the State Bank of Egan, of
which he was cashier.
Tom Gordon arrested at Elk Point a
month ago for highway robbery made
a desperate attempt to break Jail Satur-
day morning. In some way he obtained
a file and caseknife and making rough
saw he sawed 6x9 hole through two
floors into the clerks Office. He stuck
in the hole and had to call the jsiler to
pull him back.
Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois and Indiana
will feel the exodus Of farmers TO the
new lands in South Dakota. Iowa has
JUS completed census which shows
that many counties have lost in popu-
lation. Many farms have been sold to
spectators and the farmers have moved
to South Dakota where land is cheaper.
These farms are not left because there
anything wrong with them but the
farmers are taking advantage of the
golden opportunity.
Over 100 Russians comprise what ID
called the Rosedale colony, about
twelve miles southeast of Mitchell, IN
Dawson county. One of the features
Of the colony is large pigeon farm.
where 5000 birds can be seen the year
around. Over 300 squads are shipped
to the Chicago markets weekly. A
large creamery is also managed by
members of the colony, who make this
another Of their thriving industries.
The colony look after their own schools.
All children after Is years of age stop
their studies and are put to work.
The Brown county Jail has prisoner
whose real name, If made known,
probably would be recognized by many
people in ST. Paul and Minneapolis.
Enough of his life history 10 revealed tc
warrant belief in the statements others
have made in that he is graduate Of
the Minnesota University. the son OF q
wen known Minneapolis family and .
married man. He was arrested al
Aberdeen ON the charge Of obtaining
money under false pretenses. The
specidc act was the alleged drawing O.
checks on local banks In which he had
| no funds. He declares that he win fre'
| himself Of the charge.