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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-03-15
NOTICE FOR BIDS.

Notice is hereby gwen that oius Tor
lumber to be used in the. erection of a
new school building will be received at
the Office OF the clerk OF Eotz school dis
trict No. IS, up until o'clock p. m. OF
Friday, April 6, 1905. The bill of lnm-
Der may be found at the clerks office.
Joseph korgel
Clerk Botz District,
3-S4., fdinot, n. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-03-15
Fuel and water in abundance.

Fuel ID m abundanc
o. BaEden of Ward is
nta
andabo t25res 0 farming land
SURF there
Tovnlo fo sale snquir o loala a OF
n. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-03-15

THE BLAiSDElL-BIRD co.,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-12-19
CAROLS.
The First Ono Was Sung Nearly Two
Thousand Years Age.

The First Ono Was Sung Nearly Two
Thousand Years x
The first Christmas carol was sung >
the startled shepherds of !udaca nearly
1900 years ago. 1t voiced the praises
of the Newly Born, and it rang out On
the frosty air:
"GlOry to God in the highest, and on
earth peace, good will toward men,"
This is sung today by all Christen-
dom to celebrate the birth of the
Christ. The first carol has been ~
peated yearly by all mankind.
Many have been the meanings given
to the worf carol" but the simplest
comes from the Latin derivation caro-
lare," which literally translated means
ito sing songs of joy"
Christmas is the first joyous festival
of the Christian church, and carols are
the songs of Joy sung at this festival.
And, though the word carol is used for
the Easter hymn and songs of other
festivals. it rightfully belongs to the
Christmas one alone.
The history of the carol in England
and even today we look to England for
the majority OF u carols-has been
varied from reign to reign. In eariv
days the Chapel Royal choir sang carols
at court. There is a record of a Chris
mas kept I Henry VII. when tla
! singers 'sang Il carol" Queen Eliza
beth kept Christmas in right roya!
fashion with the singing of carols and
with dancing" Charles |. ordered the
nobility and gentry to keep open house
ON Christmas day at the country seats
and babe them sing carols and joyous
music But Puritanism did AVA
Will, "all observations of the five and
| twentieth day of December, commonly
called Christmas day." and the Scotch
parliament in 1882 decreed against the
Singing of carols without or within
kinks and all six uthers superstitiOns
and papistical rites"
During the last few years a marked
change has been observed in the ma
ter of Christmas carols in England
and in our own country. The greet
number of writer's of music in England
are one and all writers of church mu-
sic. and the carol has been one Of
their proudest compositions.
Carol writing has been successfully
tried by Sullivan, Stainer, Barnby.
Monks, Dykes, George William War
rem, Gerrit Smith, John Hyatt Brewer,
Homer n. Bartlett, Frederick Grant
Gleason, Harry Rowe Shelley and
others.
The Christmas carols Of the lSOO
years have changed greatly. At one
time they were only wassails, to be
sung over the punch bowl of the dissO-
lutte kings, but the carol of today takes
highest rank in music.-New York Tel
egram.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-12-19

WOU1Uu.
Five minutes Later she was. flying
along q broken track on the road to the
mountains, while StetsOn scratched his
head again and laughed. That's west
ern grit he declared apprOvingly.
To Kathryn it was not n question Of
grit, but of justice. Tie pan who had
protected her against her will and in
the face of her insults should spend
Christmas with her at the Y-Open-A
ranch if she had power to- bring him
back. On and on flew her pony until
she sighted a horseman ahead, riding
at the easy gait which betokened n
long distance to travel.
"Royal" she cried, unconsciously u.s.
ing the name by which she had heard
him called. Royal, please wait"
He turned i'm the saddle, stopped his
horse and slowly squared the animal
across the road. His fac was pale I'M
der its tan, and his eyes contained an
expression of uncertainty as he watch
Ell the approaching girl.
Il came after yOu," she said abruptly.
refining in her horse. '1"-
"Well:" His voice was st II relentless
but not his eyes.
"It's all Il miserable mistake" h be-
gan. Belle sent the wrong photo
graph. l acted badly, I know; but. Oh.
l was so frightened! be~licved'-i
flush swept over her face-"that yot
were running away with me-"
Suddenly the ludricous side appeared.
| and the sunshine broke out in every
| curve and dimple Of her face. Her
laugh rang i~nfectiously. and Royal JOIN
| ell in ii as lie replied. mo. but l want
ed t o badly i'm spite Of the fact that
might have been shot"'
Kathryn's eyes fell. but the dimples
did not retreat. Then will you come
back now and not wait until Miss Shell
| bourne returns caSt?"
There was Il pause. Royal passed his
hand over his eyes and spoke in a low
voice, Eyes. III go back if you wish 1t"
and there was an emphasis on the
you which increased the color IL
Kathryn's face. He ungloved his hani
and held it out.
Quietly the girl laid hers within t
and repeated steadily. "Ies. ! wish it."
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-12-19
THE NExT INSTANT SHE STOOD EMPTY HANDED.

bands face wore Il troubled look. and
he glanced uneasily out Of the win
dow.
"Oh, Kathryn" Belle exclaimed,
wasn't that a funny mistake? l nev
er discovered it until this morning"
Kathryn arose tragically. "Funny!'
she breathed. "Oh, Belle, how could
you? 1t has made such a mess OF
things and frightened me nearly to
death!'
A look of enlightenment passed over
Mr.. StetsOn's face. II wonder" he
said hesitatingly, III this has anything
to do with Royals actions. At present
he's making the trail hot up Kirwin
way"
"Whaty' cried Belle.
"Fact," admitted StetsOn. HE strobe
| down to the stable looking like a thuu-
der cloud, flung a saddle on Get-up and,
remarking incidentally that he was go.
ing to look at gold mines until Miss
Shelbourne returned east, was on"
"Oh, dear; oh, dear!!" cried Belle.
She dropped into a chair and looked
resentfully at Kathryn. what have
you done to RoyalY'
What haven't l dOney" moaned
Kathryn. "And all the while he was
saving me from She clasped her
hands together and turned imploringly
! to Stetson. "Please bring him back"
Stetson scratched his head doubtful
". "You don't know Royal. He'd not
come for anything I could say!"
Kathryn glanced out Of the window
at Bellies saddled pony, and a mad
impulse occurred to her. A bright red
spot burned on each cheek. (Which
way is Kirwin?" she asked abruptly.
Stetson pointed. Kathryn pulled on
her gloves as she crossed the room.
"Are you cried Belle breathlessly.
II am" returned Kathryn quietly.
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fllneos In the tOne. which caused k<SEl
ryn S anger 10 mount above her resy,
With numb ringers n drew out Ter
little gun and gripped it desperately In
both hands.
II can shoot you" she declared in
d%ignantly, fumbiing for the trigger.
The next instant she stood empty
handed. while her revolver disappeared
somewhere inside the big fur coat.
You are probably unaware you were
holding the butt II of that il 10
ward me- its possessor remarked in q
voice Enthusiastically choked with amuse-
ment. Thea the amusement faded.
Pardon ne. but this is 10 time for
chiId's play he added as the sounds
back OF them became louder.
D~exterously and Unexpectedly lie
picked Kathryn up. set her in the ear
riage and was beside her before she
could utter Il protest.
Pm sorry. hut there's no time to
lose lie said. looking into her eyes
with such apologize brown ones that
the girls fear of him turned into an
angry b~ewilderment.
AS the ponies rose to the next mes:
the sounds on the back trail resolved
themselves into the shouts and laugh
ter Of many men. Never were tht
sounds of human voices more welcome
to Kathryn. Il am going to appeal te
those men for aid" h declared in +:
spirited voice. 'They may be western
gentlemen!
Her abductor's face went red, and
he made no reply for a moment. Then
he said quietly: THAT is according t.
what your ideas of gentlemanlines.
ma be. They are drunken sheep herd
ers Oh tlieir way to Meeteetse, and it,
M attention to give them IL wid'
berth.
"Chr" The spirit Oozed out Of Kath
ryn's voice. She glanced at the profile
beside her. the strong mouth and firm
chin. He certainly looked like a gen
tleman himself. she thought. but how
! could she explain his actions. Every
thing was unreal and contradictory il
this awful western land, from porter.
that refused tips to attractive men wh'
abducted deferseless women withOu
appearing to enjoy the operation in tn
least.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-12-19

In the silence which followed she be-
gan to realize how cold she was. The
wind sucked through the gulches and
drove over the hills. chilling her
through and through. Her SILVER
aroused her companion, who gentl..
drew the fur robe up. tucking it Sc
curely around her. Then. without apollo
gy or ceremony, he gathered her numb
fingers into his left hand and warmed
them.
His gentleness cOntrasted strangely
with his late percmptory actions and
added to the unreality of the situation.
"It's all a dream" thought Kathryn,
her head dropping drowsily. Perhaps
I'll wake and find he isn't a villain.
but a very And with the thought I'M
finished, overcome by fatigue, she
drifted into dreamland.
When she awoke she gazed about In
bewilderment. The sun was painting
the east in gorgeous colors, and ut the
right In a misty distance arose the
peaks of the Shoshone mountains.
Meeteetse lay behind them, and down
Mt the left, near the road. Wood river
chartered among its stones. Suddenly
a dawning recollection brought the
blood surging into her cheeks. She
raised her hands to adjust her velvet
toque. at the same time meeting a pair
Of dark eyes containing an expression
which filed her with confusion as she
glanced Involuntary at the fur clad
shoulder against which she had been
sleeping.
81 wish you q most delightful Christ
mas" her companion said quietly. his
eyes on the ponies.
Her heart leaped In sudden hope
She tried to speak, but her lips were
parched and stiff. and It was an in
slant before she could whisper, "Whers
where am I eoing to spend it,"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-12-19

at Rambler's neck, slid down. Ram
bier. paving. scramblins and kicking
followed half a length behind in (
clo,:;l Of dust. while the brake. grip
ping iron on iron. screamed an ear
racking accompaniment. At the bot
tom of the gulch the horses stopped
with such accord rs to dislOdge Kath-
ryn from her barricade Of boxes anu
drop hec against the front seat.
The next moment she stood on tie
ground. shaking with cold and terror.
"fIic-baI&ing Il bit" explained the
drive aIahly. He pinnc.: the reins
between his knees and ~leisurely lit a
cigar. Better get in. na'am." he pc
litely suggested. ''Or you'll get left.
These animals are good-hic-travelers.
but Il hit unsartain. They're here now.
but IT, Lord only knows where they'll
be IN y minute. | don't"
"What- what will they dor falterah
Kathryn.
The driver threw the brake bacn.
"Don't know. ma'am: can't say. The;
white un may-hic-kick over the
traces, while roam lays down and rests
awhile. Better git In while they're
peaceful and you bic have the
chance"
'Oh. what q shame to drive such
horses" cried Kathryn in despair. I'm
afraid to get In and I'm afraid not e
Oh, Gear, what shall! | dol"
well, in this country we dc what
hic-we have TO-" was the %cOnsolin:
assurance. And III war; you. ma am.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-12-19

that n them beasts take It into their
heads to hit the trail on the run-hic-
l can't get 'em back after you until to-
morrow. They've got the western
spirit. ma'am.' proudly. 1.-The independ-
ence and go ahead"
The half tipsy jehu grinned and rest
ed one foo on top of the dashboard.
Kathryn glanced at the elevation down
which they had come and saw some
thing which ut once decided her. There
defined against the sky on top of the
mesa appeared two horses, q carriage
with the top laid back and the cree:
figure OF q man fur coated and capped
'sIll get i'm" she cried hastily. step
ping forward. The roam saw the move
ment aud chose to be afraid. The mex
instant there was a mad plung"
through the couIee and a scramble an
the other side.
The drivers voice fioated back. loud
" cheerful, wish you'd taken my adj.
vice sooner, ma'am." His words were
lost in a cloud OF dust. and Kathry.
stood alone in the midst. Of Big Horn
basin listening to the rapid thud of tine
runaway horses feet.
SLOWLY. boys" she heard q deer
voice say, and two Indian ponies slid
down the incline and stopped before
her.
Their driver sprang from the carriage
and lifted his cap c~ourteously. although
his voice was decided Its fortunate
1 followed the stage directly. because
behind u.s.
II shall not ride with you!" gasped
Kathryn.
Far behind them arose a confusion Of
sounds, which caused the man to lister
intently q moment. Then
.sYou will kindly get into the buggy
1t once"
There wa q note Of brusque master
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-12-19

HzF aDdUCsUr- eu.uQ0SSquf1Hann0Q|
looked ut her. There was Z touch OF
anger and wonder in his voice. 4
suppose here ut the Y-open-A. ranch
She strained her eyes in silence down
Wood river valley, where Il collection
of buildings appeared in the midst o.
q group of tres. The ponies turned
sharply from the highway and stopped
before Il large gate. Their driver laid
the reins i'm Kathryn's hands and
sprans to the ground. Swinging back
the gate. he said briefly. This is The
Y-Open-A."
Down the field a pony galloped bear
ing Il we'll known figure, and Kathryn
sat stupid, scarcely believing the evil
dence of her own senses. Behind her
sounded a short whistle, and at the
signal the horses started, and she
found herself driving alone to meet the
mistress Of the ranch
IL couldn't wait, Kathryn" called
Belle. "A merry Christmas to you.
dear, and a happy time among us"
Mrs. Stetson wheeled her horse. ana
the two clasped hands.
Kathryn could not speak, but Belle.
ehattering and laughing. did not no
tice.
The ponies stopped in h midst OF
q collection Of low buildings. and Belle.
dismounting, threw her pOny's reins
over his head and carried her friend
into the house.
'Oh, you dear. you are nearly dcad!'
she cried. bustling about. "Come right
out in the kitchen, and We'll put your
feet into the oven and get you a hot
drink AnI. Gear. I can't wait to ask II
how did you like Rayal!'
"Nhare was Le!" asked Kathryn, find
ing lrr voice for the first III "OE.
l have had such q dreadful timc!"
The outer door opened and a voice
preceded the speaker. an anxious
voice. II say, Belle. what the devil
ails Royal? He
The speaker came into sight, Il cor,
puleut nan with a scar over his left
eye.
Dear, this Is my husband began
Belle, but she got no further.
"YOWr hMsb0ndy' Kathryn gasped.
THAT photograph. then. is of him.
Belle began, to laugh. but her hus'
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-12-19

"Say, JONES'" said the busy editor.
who was making up a page of Christ
mas features and needed several small
items to piece out the columns, do you
know Of any good Christmas fillersY
IL know Of one excellent Christmas
fller," promptly replied the ready
writer.
"Ah! WhatY"
Turkey"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-12-19

christmas comes but once q year."
I'm glad Of that" said pepper.
For two would break us up, I fear,
Since mommer's such Z shopper"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-12-19

Papa, why do some Of the newspa-
pers always spell 1t XmasY" inquired
Wistful Willie.
Because. my son, it is so Expensive"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-12-19

mad gone o
Melbourne since
Rom Philadelphia
~ chase after a
q ranch dance ut
"a s.ic arrived ut
ominon sense had
favor of a disOr-
TED her two days:
Ter who occupied
hers across the
with the dangers
el In Wyomin:, Oh
betwccl The cat
khen unfo-tu.iatc...y'
Town of Cody e2-
In the banl, that
. fear s:nitten
rcmL .lnsly s'gnc!
El,n and asked for
TOR the night OF
etnsc goes QUIZ"
rveying with sat
1cefuI figure clad
lmed broadcloth.
travelled slowly
group to o
Euss!ng the affair
had thought her
III, but there was
calamity which
nsplied vaguely.
clerk demanded.
Excuse me. yes.
ht and then-if''-
made a circuit Of
for a man large
nature, with scant
who was further
by q triangular
yc. She had new
had studied a pho
Dession until she
original. and the
y.
, she followed the
At the door she
bill into the mans
|er0 q man in the
car over his left
lir7~
ne ambiguity OF
hand and looked
nh. Don't know.
u" Then he hest
give him this 2" In
dated the girl In
bill again changed
~ dropped into the
oom and gazed Mt
halfway between
Now, by this sign
- pale Of ciyiliza-
where porters
back a tear, she
~ q letter and re-
9tetson, mistress
written:
loU to fear. dear
lIpo b sheep and
- 4 little ding. but
you. Royal will
With q carriage
h 70 you'll rccos-
g.. -->
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-12-19
A Natural Mistake.

Crawford-Do you know what your
wife bought for herself for Christmas !:
Crabshaw-No; I saw 1t, but I could
not make out whether 1t was a lamp
shade or q picture ~hat.-Judge.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-19

hattering.
A large delegation has gone to
Paul's Valley today to consult with
Judge Clayton IN the matter Of max
ing constitutional delegates districts
out of this, the Seventeenth record
ing district. Sulphur wants county
seat and wants il badly, thus her
concern for the manner in which dele
gate districts are laid ou'.
The city council has passed a tax
ordinance embracing every occupa-
tion known to exist in this section
Many important changes have been
made in rates, "joints" have been
raised from S25 per annum to $4OO
The advance guard of the b. Y. p,
L. encampment, which convemes to-
morrow, is arriving and a large at
tendance is anticipated. Extra train
service has been put on between sui
phur and Scullin ky the Frisco people
for accommodation of the crowds.
4 school board election has been
ordered by the clty council Tor the
purpose of taking vote on $4,000
bond issue.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-19
WOLVES LIKE THE SHEEP.
Kansas Providers Are Fond Of Nut
ton and Show Skill In Get
ting 1t.

The wolves now found In Jackson
county, Kansas, are In size between the
coyote Of the western plains and the big
wolves found in the Ozark region. In
general appearance they bear resem-
blance to the Scotch collie dog, They
live In unfreQuented places, generally
In the timber or along the streams, and
a favorite abode is In caves or under
overhanging ledges Of stone.
II is said that the wolf has great
liking for mutton, especially young
lambs, which fall an easy prey to him.
and that he is most frequently found
where sheep are numerous. But he will
not turn his nose up at tender little pigs.
and when he cannot find other things
more to his liking he will not scruple 10
become a common chicken thief But
his skill In eluding his enemies, espe-
cially human. is remarkable. and this Is
one Of the most aggravating things
about him II hunter succeeds In get
ting within gunshot OF him the chances
are ten to one that no damage will be In
flicted. His hide Is so thick and tough
and is covered with such heavy coat OF
fur that an ordinary discharge from .
shotgun has little or no effect. With an
ease that Is exasperating he simply
lopes out Of danger and is soon lost In
the brush.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-19
IN CANDY BUSINESS
NO WASTE AS SCRAPS ARE AL
WAYS MADE USE OF.
Seasoned Confections Considered the
Best-Maker Of the Sweets
Must Be an Ar
list.

There is this similarity between the
candy business and the iron business
the scrap is not allowed to go to waste.
An observer who had an idea that
candy manufacturers must have 10
stand lot of loss because candles get
stale, took the trouble to investigate
and learned that his idea was wrong,
says the New York Sun.
The big candy makers ship to their
agents throughout the country at stat
ed intervals, usually Of a week, their
standard confections, and all not sold
at the expiration Of the interval are
returned to the factory as scrap. AS
the candy Is mostly sugar, and sugar
Is as indestructible as iron, 1t Is only
a question for the candy maker or get
ting the sugar value out OF the scrap
1t is impossible to work over the
candy in its original form, but 1t can
be used in many ways. For example,
the chief use to which stale chocolates
are put is in making caramels and 9th
or chewey confections.
It's a mistaken idea that candy must
be fresh to be good One manufactur'
er who makes only for the trade and
confines himself chiefly to high-class
chocolates and bonbons said that candy
wasn't fit to eat until 1t had been sea
soned for at least ten days. For his
own use-and he is a great lover OF
candy, despite the general belief that
no cook cares for his own messes-he
keeps chocolates about month before
eating them.
This man has no patience with those
who assert that colored candy is pol
sonous. His argument is simple. As
he puts It:
. whats the use Of putting poison In
candy when natural and harmless col
oring matter costs less? Who'd put
opium in cigarettes when tobacco Is
cheaper than opium?
'It's the same way In my business
I can turn out bonbons In any shade
you want-from the greenest OF GODS
green grass to the pinkest pink OF
hunting coat, and do 1t all without the
aid Of any ingredients but pure vege-
table colorings.
81 have no patience with those pure
food advocates when they come noslng
around the candy business. Few OF
them know what they are talking about
and the others have taken few spo'
radio cases of children poisoned or
merely made Ill by overindulgence IN
cheap candies and condemn the lot Of
us.
THE candy business demands an ar
tist these days, whenlyou have to make
displays Of form and coloring to Keep
In the forefront of the business
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-07-19
SEARCH FOR HIDDEN GOLD
Cask Of Precious Metal That Was
Stolen and Buried in Indian
Territory.

During the closing years Of the civil
war, when the indian territory was the
habitation OF scores OF lawless bands
who lived by pillaging the country, a
cask of gold was ;aken from a party of
soldiers on their WY to Fort Gibson and
buried somewhere in the vicinity OF
what is known us willow Springs
Upon the arrival OF the soldiers at the
fort without the gold a large detach-
ment of soldiers was sent out against
the bands of outlaws. A battle ensued
in which all of the outlaws were killed
except one. This one was sentenced to a
life term in the penitentiary at Fort
Leavenworth.
Hope had never faded from this man
and he expected some day to be par
doned and then to return for the hidden
treasure. As the years rolled by, how
ever, the confinement broke this man in
health. and few weeks ago he passed
away in his cell in the government
prison. Before he died. though, this
man told his attendants the story Of the
rol berry and as nearly as possible where
the treasure was buried.
A party has been in the Willow
Springs country for several weeks
searching for the lost gold, but no trace
has been found. SO much faith has been
"inne'