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The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-09

"Oh, yes" was her hasty reply.
He has been-means to be. very
kind, / am sure. He has given me
many pretty things-clothes. and Jew
els. and books-things of which
never knew before in all my life."
Yet. little Rose, l feel that some
thing is troubling you" LATTE de-
clared confidently. 81 wish you would
tell me what it Is; and perhaps can
ind the way to make you as happy
and contented as | want to feel YOU
are in this new home to which l
brought you"
His voice, with its gentle insist.
ence; the firm pressure of his hand
upon her small fingers-these i'm
PEELED her, after brief hesitancy, to
say. speaking very softly, There
seems to be some mystery about my
surroundings something In my
grandpere's life cannot understand:
and this makes me uncomfortable.
And he has such strange associates"
1t was we'll for both the girl and the
man that the darkness hid the look
of the face when he heard these
words.
"On the island. where we spent the
summer. such rough, dreadful-looking
men came to see him, and then disap-
peared suddenly. l never spoke with
them, for he bade me keep out of
their way; but they frightened me, for
they looked wicked and cruel, and
many OF them were as dark-skinned
as our slaves. Some of them were
dressed SO oddly. with red caps on
their heads, and rings in their ears.
I could not but wonder why he should
permit such men to enter his house,
and what could be their business
with him."
There are many strangers and
rough-looking men about New Orleans,
little Rose, and we are obliged to
come into contact with them in bust
ness matters" said LATTE. 81 know
those of whom you speak. and know
they would never harm you" And he
patted reassuringly the hand she had
not offered to withdraw.
But" he added, you had better
keep away from such men, as your
grandpere bade you; for you must be-
lieve that he loves you, and knows
what is best for you. Remember, too,
that so long as I live you can rely
upon me to keep you safe from what
ever might harm you or make you I'M
happy"
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-09

fury and quarter of its national life
Is inevitably accompanied by a like
growth in the problems which are
ever before every nation that rises
to greatness. Power invariably means
both responsibility and danger. Our
forefathers faced certain perils which
we have outgrown. We now face 9TH
err perils the very existence of which
1t was impossible that they should
foresee. Modern life is both complex
and intense. and the tremendous
changes wrought by the extraordinary
Industrial developments of the last
half century are felt in every fiber of
our social and political being. Never
before have men tried SO vast and for
midable an experiment as that of ad-
ministering the affairs of a continent
under the forms of a democratic re-
public. The conditions which have
told for our marvellous material we'll
being, which have developed to very
high degree our energy. self-reliance,
and individual initiative, have also.
brought the care and anxiety INSOFAR
able from the accumulation of great
wealth in Industrial centers. Upon
Tue SuCCcso vi Jul experiment
depends; not only as regards our own
welfare. but as regards the welfare of
mankind. If we fail. the cause of free
self-government throughout the world
will rock to it's foundations; and
therefore our responsibility is heavy,
to ourselves, to the world as 1t is to-
day, and to the generations yet un--
born. There is no good reason why
we should fear the future. but
there is every reason why We
should face it seriously. neither
hiding from ourselves the gravity of
the problems before us nor fearing
to approach these problems with the
unbending. unflinching purpose to
solve them Alright.
Yet, after all, though the problems
are new, though the tasks set before
us differ from the tasks set before
our fathers who founded and pre-
served this republic. the spirit in
which these tasks must be undertake
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-09

Ridley Gave Away Houses, but .ksp2
5000 TIL the End.
Clark Ridley OF New Bedford,
Mass. often derided rs miser, who
startled his acqusintances last sum-
mer by giving away several houses
and other property to his tenants,
Charles G. Allen. Catherine n. Ash
ley. Mrs. Laura Trip. his housekeep-
er, and others. Is dead, aged So years
Rfdiey's action at the time caused
widespread comment, and hundreds
of letters poured into the Ridley
home, begging for gifts OF houses.
money. anything Mr.. Ridley had to
give away.
But outside of his gift of houses.
Ridley held on to his remaining prop
erty until very recently. when he dis
posed Of all his real estate, except his
own homestead, which was the worst
looking house he owned.
For twenty years Ridley had been
letting his tenements, and had ac-
cumulated property till he owned ten
houses. He collected his own rents.
He had been a common laborer all
his life, and had saved his earnings
He never had any good times" as he
stated recently In an interview, and
gave up chewing and smoking when
80 years old because the habit was
expensive. Up to the time, a month
ago. when he was taken sick, Ridley
kept house for himself.
Mr.. Ridley was determined to give
away all his property before his
death. and up to a few days ago had
given away all but some $4,000 In
cash and his homestead. but his rela-
tives didn't figure in the deeds Of
gift. This $4,000 Ridley kept in his
bed till he died. unable to make up
his mind what to do with 1t.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-09

$50 you refuse to give me the
money, eh?" said the profiigate son.
Yes" replied the stern parent.
Not another cent of my hard-earned
coin for you."
Then here goes" cried the youth as
he seized silver-mounted pistol from
his fathers desk.
Unhappy boy!" exclaimed the old
man as he sank helplessly into a
chair, what would you do-take your
life?"
Not so you could notice it." re-
piled the hayward offspring as dia-
bolical grin chased itself over his
beardless phiz. I'm merely going To
loan this lead pill dispenser to my
'uncle;' see?"
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-09
WRITTEN BY MARSHAL sLucHeR

Interesting Letter From Great Soldier
to His Wife.
There has just been discovered in
the family archives of a landed pro-
prietor in Mecklenburg hitherto I'M
published letter written by the cele-
brated Marshal Butcher to his wife
on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo
The letter is couched in the unique
style and spelling peculiar to the old
soldier. which, however. are partly
lost in the following translation from
the German:
"Comprenne. June IT. 1915.
Here l sit In the room in which
Mary Louisa spent her bridal night.
1t is hard to imagine anything more
beautiful than Comprenne. What a
pity that I must part from here to-
morrow, because within three days I
must be in Paris.
1T is possible. and most probable,
that Bonaparte will be handed over
to me and Wellington. Do not think
l can do anything better than to have
him shot. I mis- would be service to
mankind. In Paris he is wholly de-
serted; everybody hates and despIses
him.
81 believe this will all be over in a
short while, and then / shall hasten
home. There are many pretty things
here. but must not take anything
away. "BLUCHER."
Dundee Advertiser.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-09

"Ah, that 10 pleasant for me to hear
and to know, Captain JEAN" she re-
piled, with childish frankness, releas-
ing her hand and laying 1t on his
arm. But" now with some anxiety.
how can you ever be able to do much
for me, should need you? 1t Il long
since l have seen you, or known
where you we're; and now you tell me
you are here but for few hours, and
will then go away again, know not
where"
Although seemingly "'twixt smiles
and tears" she spoke with an arch
naivete that affected LATTE most curl
ously.
You know zeney. the one called
witch. your grandpere's slave!" he In
quired with apparent irrelevance.
Yes. Of course" answered Roselle.
surprise showing In her voice. "She
is a dreadful-looking old woman, with
big black eyes. At first / was afraid
OF her, but now ! am not, for she knew
and loved my mother, and has talked
to me OF her,"
so? Well. that is quite as it
should be-. And now, little Rose"
again taking her hand, remember al
ways what l say to you now: Should
you ever wish to tell me anything, or
need any service you think can rem
der, all you need do Is to tell Zeney,
and then allow three days to pass in
which to see me or hear from me.
Will you promise to do this?"
He bent toward her with an earnest
ness in his manner that caused her to
wonder at the time and afterwards.
Yes. I promise. and thank you"
she answered softly. and left him.
A few moments later the Count de
Cazeneau entered the room and greet
ed LATTE with cordially he accord
ed to few men: but the Island Rose
did not return.
ITO be continued.)
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-09

IL wish there would be war declared
against Great Britain" declared Jean,
with sudden animation. as he nodded
his acQuiescence in Pierre's reason
ing. "She has been sneaking around
this country ever since her whipping
here, trying, without appearing to try,
to obtain another hold upon 1t. She
never seems to really know when she
is well thrashed."
1t was now Pierre's turn to nod.
IF war came" continued Jean. his
eyes sparkling as If with satisfaction
at the idea. do you know l think
should go to the governor and offer
all / have for his assistance"
"Ah?" said Pierre, with slight
elevation of his heavy eyebrows.
Yes; for you and l, with our men.
could then fight like any respectable
citizens in defence Of this country
against the English"
THAT might be-" was Pierre's spec
ulative remark. But his tone changed
as he added, bending his eyes, filled
with a meaning look. upon Jeans I'M
FASHIONED face. aglow with new and
better enthusiasm, And England
hates Bonaparte."
"Hates-yes: but fears. as well.
oh, II / can but help lay low his most
hated enemy. I shall feel. in dying for
It. the greatest happiness l ever
knew"
Pierre whistled softly. and reaching
for fiagon of wine, filled two glasses.
Here. JEAN" he said. lifting one OF
them. ''let us drink to the overthrow
of English power in any land wherein
we may abide, and long life and pros
perity to him you love-"
Twilight was coming when Jean La
htte took his way to the house Of
Count de Cazeneau.
Up the avenue of live oaks, upon
whose branches the gray moss draped
fllaments looking ghostly in the twi-
light, he passed to the pillared portico
of the counts residence, and, as was
his privilege. entered its wide door
unannounced.
The low stunning of guitar from
a nearby room drew his footsteps to-
ward 1t. and he was soon standing on
its threshold.
No candles were lit, but woman's
white drapery cleaned from the far
Their end, in an aforementioned re-
cess looking out to the western Nty
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-09
owI,s Devotion to bead Mate.

A remarkable instance of bird in
stinct and devotion is reported from
Quaker Neck.
Early last week Henry Brown, a
farmer there. set several jump-traps
about his farm to catch providers. Of
whatever nature, that had been play
ing havoc with his flock of fowls. A
day or two later he missed one Of the
traps. Yesterday Bartus Trew. a
neighboring farmer, discovered two
owls in an apple tree. One, large
horned owl, was in evident distress.
trying to shield and warm its mate.
To leg of the dead bird was hang
ing Browns jump-trap with chain at
tached.-Elkton correspondence Phil
adelphia Record.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-09
Blasting Out Frogs.

This frog story comes from Ter
lingua. Texas. Mark Twain is not its
author:
"At the mines of the Chisos Mining
company to-day, while the Mexicans
were at depth Of about rs feet, they
blasted a large number of frogs out
of the solid rock. They came singly,
and by twos and threes. and in sew
eral instances, whole families.-Aus-
tin dispatch in New York Sun.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-09
Growth Of Skull.
jus. Not Appreciated.

Trouble has ensued for two girls in
the grammar school at Portland
Conn, because they wrote a note to
other pupils in which they said that
they intended to marry the young
wesleyan student who was substitute
ing for the regular teacher. The mat
ter has been settled by the girls max
ing an apology to the young man.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-09
Everybody practical" Now.

Everybody practical" Now.
we live in a practical age" re-
marked West Philadelphia. For
years I've noticed the sign of a man
VINO advertises to do practical horse
shoeing. Now, a Woodland Avenue
barber has himself down as a practi-
cal hair-cutter. Napoleon always
shaved himself. I always thought it
proved him either over-susplcious or
ccwardly; but perhaps it was because
those who welded the razor were not.
practical in those days. The sign of
the practical toothpuller is yet to ap-
pear. Philadelphia Record.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-09

Yes, he was killed by blow from,
a policeman's club"
Sort of hard wood finish, p
Puck.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-09

Visitor-And are You unhappy?
Convict-Kind of that way. This
here simple life is sorter monotonous.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-03-09

must be one of cordial and sincere
friendship. We must show not only
In our words but in our deeds that
we are earnestly DESTROYS of secur-
ing their good will by acting toward
them in a spirit of just and generous
recognition of all their rights. But
Justice and generosity in a nation, as
in an individual, count most when
shown not by the weak but by the
strong. While ever careful to refrain
from wronging others. we must be no
less insistent that we are not wronged
ourselves. We wish peace; but we
wish the peace of justice. the peace
of righteousness. We wish 1t because
we think it is right and not because
we are afraid. No weak nation that
acts manfully and justly should ever
have cause to fear us, and no strong
power should ever be able to single
us out as a subject for insolent ag-
erosion.
Our relations with the other pow
ers of the world are important: but
still more important are our relations
among ourselves. Such growth in
wealth. in population. and in power
as this nation has seen during the CEN
s->~.~~.~~~~~.~.~~~.~
Thinks "Ben-Hur" Great Book.
Ayad A. Ghazuli, an Egyptian, en-
gagged in the work Of the medical de-
partment of the University of Cincin-
natl. has applied to the publishers of
"Ben-Hur" for permission to translate
the work into Arabic. Mr.. Ghazuli
has translated number of works. in
Guiding Spencer's History Of Philos-
ophy." 1t is his opinion that there
is need for Just such book as Ben
Hur." which he describes as "one of
the most instructive and interesting
books of this age in the Egyptian
church of which he is a member.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-05-17
ROLLED LOG
WITH BROTHER
Playful Pastime Caused
Death of Boy Drowned in
the Turtle River.

Additional details of the death
of George Fogelquist. the II year
old boy who was drowned in the
Turtle River Monday afternoon,
show that he was rolling a log
with his brother when the ac-
cident occurred. Both the boys
were excellent drivers and could
stand upon a log for hours at a
time. They often engaged in the
pastime, and on the afternoon
that Fogelquist met his death
there we're eight or ten men
standing ON the bank of the river
watching the performance. When
young Fogelqaist was rolled into
the water it was expected that
he would rise readily to the sur
face and get back upon the log,
but after going down the first
time he did not come up again
until his dead body was taken
from the water.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-05-17
An Open Letter.

From the Chaplin, S. c., News:
Early in the spring my wife and
L We taken with diarrhoea and
so severe were the pains that we
called a physician who prescribed
for US, but his medicine failed to
give any relief. A friend who
had a bottle of Cha berlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy on hand gave each of US
a dose and we at once felt the
effects. procured a bottle and
before using the entire contents
we were entirely cured. It is
wonderful remedy and should be
onud in every household. H. G.
Bailey, Editor. This remedy is
for sale at Barker's drug store.
Special sale $50 suits, pure
wool worsteds and cheviots. A
makers clean up. $500, worth
$500 and $500. See window
display, Schneider Bros.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-05-17
NOT a WORD OF
TRUTH in IT
E. E.. Mcdonald Denies That
He is a Candidate for
County Commissioner.


There is a story in circulation
to the effect that g. r. Mcdonald
who assisted the prosecution
during the Beltrami County in
vestigation, as well as before and
after, desires to succeed Yves
Wright as county commissioner
in case the investigation termi
mates in the latter gentlemen s
removal. When all this has hap
pened Henry Funkley will be
county attorney.
Mr.. Mcdonald says that the
rumor is absurd, ridiculous, pre-
posterous.
Meanwhile most people conf
IDENTIFY believe that Mr.. Melon
aid aspires to be the successor
of County Attorney Loud.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-05-17
Saved by Dynamite.

Sometimes, a flaming city is
saved by dynamitinga space that
the fire can't cross. Sometimes.
a cough hangs on so long, you
feel as if nothing but dynamite
would cure it. z. T. GRAY, of
Calhoun, Ca, writes: "My wife
had a very aggravated cough,
which kept her awake nights.
Two physicians could not help
her; so she took DR.. Kings New
Discovery for consumption,
coughs and colds, which eased
her cough, gave her sleep, and
finally cured her. Strictly
scientific cure for bronchitis and
la grippe. At all druggists, price
SOC and $l.OO; guaranteed. Trial
bottle free.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-05-17
ST ATE ia NDS
TO BE SOLD.
State Auditor Announces
that Thousands ofAcres
Will Be Offered.

State Auditor S. e. Iverson
has announced that he will sell
from SO, 900 to 100000 acres of
state lands in the northern part
of the state this fall. The max.
imum acreage which the state
may sell under the law each year
is 100000, and the state auditor
intimates that he may go the
limit.
The exact dates and places of
the sales have not been fixed, but
lit is understood that they will
take place in st. Louis, Aitkin,
Carlton, Beltrami, Grow Wing,
Hubbard and possibly Polk and
Wadena counties. The sales will
proba bly, be held in September
or October.
Mr.. Iverson says that much OF
the land that will be put on sale
is located in settled districts,
within a few miles Of railroads,
schoolhouses and churches.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-05-17
Many Settlers Removing
From Beltrami County to
Take Land in Dominion.
MAJORITY LURED BY FALSE
HOPES OF RICHES.
Immigration Agencies Doing Much
to Turn Tide Away From
This Section.

Although few citizens of this
section are willing to admit it,
there are many settlers of Bel
trami county removing to Canada
to take up claims in the Dominion
and of late the emigration from
the country north of Bemidji has
been quite noticeable. One OF
the most alarming features of
the removal of settlers to Canada
is that most of them are of a class
that developes a country, large
percentage having settled in
northern Minnesota years ago,
lived upon their homesteads for
five years and proved up, and in
the meanwhile doing much to i'm
prove their land
Lured by false promises of
riches by the Canadian i'm migra
ton agencies, who spend millions
of dollars every year endeavor-
ing to get settlers into the coun
try, they dispose of their lands,
pack up their goods and depart,
taking with them the accrued
profits of their FIVE years resi-
dence and leaving the land in the
hands of spectators and tim Der
owners who. perhaps, will hold
it for several years before plac-
ing it upon the market at a price
that can be paid by those who
wish to settle in the country with
view of engaging in agriculture.
There can be no good reason
for any settler to remove from
Beltrami county after he has
made final proof upon his land.
He has passed all the hardships
and privations incident to living
up to the homestead law in hold
ing down a claim, and, with a
clear title to the homestead and
very bright prospects for future
success due to the advantages of
plenty of fuel, good roads, abun-
dance of rain, fine soil and excel
lent market facilities, he should
rather be satisfied to make a good
free and substantial living in Bel
trami county than t., attempt to
carve out a home in the unknown
country to the north.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-05-17
BANK
CLOSES DOORS
N. P. Bank at Brainerd
Closed Yesterday for Ex-
animation by Examiner.

The N. P. Bank at Brainerd
closed it's doors yesterday to al
low an examination into it's affairs
by a deputy public examiner.
Rumors Of its failure were circu-
lated throughout the city last
night, but as to the truth Of
these rumors nothing can be
said. A prominent banker Of
Bemidji when asked about the
matter said: 'sThe fact that
the bank was closed yesterday
may not signify that it has failed.
tits sometimes necessary while
examining a bank to close up be-
cause the transacting of bust.
ness interferes with the work of
the examiner"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-05-17
W Ill. Ne )
OV ER $50
Library Benefit Concert Last
Night Proved a Great
Success.
CROWDED HOUSE LISTENED TO
FINE MUSICAL PROGRAM.
Proceeds Of the Concert Will Be.
Devoted to the Maintenance
Of the Public Library.

The library benefit concert last
evening at the opera house was a
hugh success. Nearly every
seat in the house was occupied.
and the gross receipts will prob
ably exceed SITS. The expenses
are very light, nearly everything
being donated or furnished at a
nominal figure.
The program was a delightful
one rendered entirely by home
talent under the direction Of Mr..
p. 81. Jerrard. Those who con
tributed their services for the
program were the Misses Boyer,
Brannon, Dollie Bailey, Halde,
man and Dickinson and the
Messrs. Jerrard, Lucas, Golden
and Charles Warfeld. The vari-
Gus numbers on the program
were delightfully."- rendered and.
|enthusias ideally received. Be
tween the parts Of the program
little Miss Ethel Irish did some
very clever dancing and was re.
peatedly encored. Miss Ethel
and Master Elmer .Engels also
did a very pretty cake walk.
The responsibility for the pro.
gram was taken entirely by Mr..
Jerrard. It was at his sugges-
ton that the concert was planned
and it was due to his untirine
efforts that SO effective a program
was arranged and SO successfully
carried out.
The modest admission fee of
25 cents brought in about SIS
while the advertising program
was literally subscribed to by
the business men of the city net
ting the library over 800.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-05-17
Whooping Cough.

I'm the spring Of 1901 my
children had whooping cough, .
says Mrs. D. W. Capps, of Capps,
Ala. 81 used Cham berlain s
Cough Remedy with the most
satisfactory results. I think this
is the best remedy I haye ever
seen for whooping cough This
remedy keeps the cough loose,
lessons the severity and fire.
quency of the coughing spells
and counteracts any tendency
toward pneumonia. For sale at
Barker's drug store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-05-17
Palmer Quits the Bugle.

"Dad" Palmer, the veteran
newspaper man who has been
employed on the Funkley Bugle
for some time past, has severed
his connection with that publ.
cation and left fer parts unknown.
If a search were made for .Dad .
however, he would probably be
found comfortably seated in a
boat taking out specimens Of the
finny tribe from some good pike
lake.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-05-17

PLENTIFUL
Predicted That Pests Will
Be More Numerous Than
in Many Years Past.

Indications now are that the
crop of mosquitoes this sumner
will be larger than in many
years past, and already the pests
have made their appearance in
the woods of the north. Every
lowland and swamp is covered
with water, due to the recent
heavy rains, and from every pool
millions upon millions of mos
quitoes will be Matched.