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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-10-17
"Fretty''
BY Nancy Hazlitt
Copyright. 1905. by W. r. Caldwell
an about the garden sing

Alfaretta ran about the garden sing
ing shrilly:
Dear. dear. what can the matter be!
Dear. dear. what can the matter be?
Dear, dear. what can the matter be-
Johnny 50 long at the fair?
He promised 10 bring me a bunch Of blue
ribbon.
He promised to bring me a bunch Of blue
ribbon.
He promised to bring me a bunch Of blue
ribbon,
TO tie up my bonny brown hair"
"Fretty, 1 really wouldn't call him
out Of his name-you know 1t isn't
Johnny" Cousin Langley said provok-
ingly from the leafy depths Of the
grape arbor. Besides, your hair isn't
brown, not in the least. Instead, it's
pure carrot color, also mighty pretty.
If were painter person might call
1t something else, but being what am,
a stickler for truth
would you know the truth If you
met it In the road?" Alfretta flung at
him. Il don't believe So" she went on
disdainfulIy, shaking her glowing
waves at him.
She was bareheaded, and the sun
struck out high lights from the Titan
mass above her white forehead, then
fell down to waken green CLEANS in
her long dashed eyes. Slim as became
seventeen, tallish, light on little arched
feet, with long neck upbearing her
face, she was distractingly pretty, es-
pecially to eyes jaded with artifice and
sick Of fashiOn-mOre specifically,
Langley Madden's eyes.
Langley was only third cousin, but
assumed that the tie of blood entitled
him to take an attitude so critical 1t
was more than brotherly in its candor.
He had come to Alderbrook farm for
six blessed. idle weeks after the stress
Of long fight and the triumph of big
legal victory. He had not been there in
years, although the place belonged to
him. Its present occupants, the Lanes,
had lived In 1t to oblige him. Therefore
he had had but faint memory of AL
faretta as solemn young person who
had disdained to be friends with him,
choosing rather to make companions Of
the dogs, the kittens and her pony,
Snap.
He recalled that she had barely tol-
Grated Susette Barlow. who, in spite Of
being bigger, came sometimes to play
with her. Susette had been a famous
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ment of city streets that lead to tine
main country tnoroughfares. Sparsely
settled suburban districts are unable
to bear the expense of permanent
street improvement and the Good
Roads club will present bill that au-
thorizes the commissioners to defray
one third of the cost of permanent i'm
provement for city streets leading to
the country when in the judgment of
the commissioners the improvement Of
the streets will be a benefit to the
county at large.
For Proportionate Share.
State Highway Commissioner Snow
has copied the New York road law
that provides for the distribution of
the state road fund at the discretion
70 the state commissioner. Mr.. Bat
ties bill modifies this and provides
that each county shall share proper
tionately in the state road fund If ap-
plication is made whiting a specified
time. If no application is made for
the money the state commissioner will
be permitted to direct the expendi-
lures as he sees fit.
Under the Mccoy bill an annual tax
of one fourth Of a mill is made to Gre
ate a state road fund. This year about
$4,000 will be raised. The Battle
bill will provide that the state shall
lend encouragement to the building of
any county roads Of permanent
character, permitting the application
Of state money to local highways in
stead Of intercounty roads, as has been
the custom heretofore. All such per-
manent road work must be done under
the supervision of the state highway
commissioner.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-10-17
PLAN new LAW FOR AUTOS
Good Road Advocates Framing Up
a Bill. &.
GIVE COMMISSIONERS MORE POWER
MEASURE WILL BE INTRODUCED
IN THE NEXT LEGISLATURE
AND BOOSTED.
GIVE COMMISSIONERS MORE POWER

Good roads advocates will ask the
next legislature to so change the laws
as to extend the authority Of county
commissioners and prevent injury to
existing roads, states a Seattle report
1t is also likely that legislation will!
be asked regulating the running Of au-
tomobiles on macadam roads, but this
will not be passed by the good roads
vestigation in eastern states, believes
that regulations should be provided to
compel drivers to keep to the right and
avoid cutting ruts in the center of the
road. The rapid fight of automobiles
has been found to cut up the highways
as much as a narrow tired and heavily
loaded wagon, but it is possible this
danger might be minimized if all parts
of the road were used to the same ex-
tent. At present most drivers stick to
the center of the road unless compelled
to turn out for passing.
A new wide tire bill has been draft
ed by President Alfred Battle Of the
King County Good Roads association
Several attempts have been made in
the past to enforce the use Of the
wide tires. but they have always fail
ed. Mr.. Battle believes that the edu-
cation Of the public on the question
Of tires has progressed so the legisla
ture will take favorable action next
Want Specific Authority.
Specific authority for the purchase
Of rock Quarries and crushers is to be
conferred upon county commissioners.
Several attorneys believe they have
that authority now, but there is a
question that will be removed by leg
islation. The employment of either
convict or free labor at the quarries
will be urged.
Under the terms Of the proposed act
the commissioners will have authority
to either use their crushed rock them
selves or to sell at cost to contractors
for county or city road work.
The good roads organization will at
tempt to secure cooperation Of county
and city authorities in the improve
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-10-17
WISCONSIN WOMAN TRAITOR
Holds a Fence by Mere Force Of
Arms.
TAKES POT SHOT At OFFICERS
MRS. PITscH sTiRs UP GREAT
EXCITEMENT AT CHIPPE-
WA FALLS.
TAKES POT SHOT At OFFICERS

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. Oct. L
Excitement runs high here over thu
attempted shooting by Mrs. Rudolph
Potsch of Chairman William McKin.
non and John Hanley, road supervisor
Of the town of Arson.
The officers and several men went
to Pitsch's farm a second time and
began tearing down a fence whicf
Pitsch had erected on the public high
way, when Mrs. Pitsch; armed with
a shotgun, and her son with Win
chester, rushed toward them.
McKinnon paid no attention to the
woman's cry to leave the premises
but ordered the men to tear down the
fence. Then Mrs. Pitsch took delib-
crate aim at McKennon and Hanley
who were standing close together, and
fired. A shot passed within few
inches Of McKennon's head.
The woman next told her son they
would fire together, and then McKen-
non ordered a retreat.
Both Sides After Warrants.
After this incident Pitsch appeared
upon the scene. Learning what his
wife had DONE ne praised her for her
bravery, and hurried to this city to get
warrants for the arrest of the town
officers for tearing down the fence and
destroying a United States mail box
Pitsch found some difficulty in getting
warrants. but finally Judge Cough is
sued them.
The town officers had also FASTENED
to the city to get warrants for the ar
rest Of Mrs. Pitsch on a charge of
shooting with intent kill, but before
they had time to do so they were ar
rested on the Pitsch warrants. A
speedy trial was arranged, and the Of
fcers were dismissed on the ground
that the tearing down Of the fence
was only trespass and not a criminal
offense. Pitsch Immediately swore out
new warrants, which will be served
today.
None for the Woman.
McKinnon has failed to get war
rant for the arrest of Mrs. Pitsch, but
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my experience is that cakes raised
with alum baking powders are coarse
grained, and have an Objectionable
persimmon-like taste, and quickly be-
come dry, while cakes lightened with
Cleveland's Baking Powder are fine
light, delicate, and good, and retain
their delicious qualities and moisture
for an indefinite length Of time
Mary E. Lambert. Philadelphia, Pa.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-10-17
Danger From the Plague.

There's grave danger from the
plague of Coughs and Colds that are
so prevalent, unless you take DR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds. Mrs. Geo
Walls, of Forest City, Me-, writes: 1T
is a Godsend to people living in cli-
mates where coughs and colds pre-
call, I find it quickly ends them. II
prevents Pneumonia, cures LaGrippe
gives wonderful relief in Asthma and
Hay Fever, and makes weak lungs
strong enough to ward off Consump-
ton. Coughs and Colds. soc and $1.OO
Guaranteed by E. L. Smalley's drug
store. Trial bottle free.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-10-17
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

showed, at the battle Of Austerlftz,
he was the greatest leader In the
world. Billiards. Snow Liniment has
shown the public it Is the best Lini-
ment in the world. A quick cure for
rheumatism, Sprains, Burns, Cuts,
etc., A. c. Pitts, Rodessa, La, says:
II use Billiards. Snow Liniment In
my family and find it unexcelled for
for anything that can be reached by
a liniment."
Sold by A. B. Shelton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-10-17

cOmrade. He had kissed her often
called her his little sweetheart and
actually gone the length of sending
down to her from the city after he was
back there birthday ring. Notwlth
standing. he had found her married and
happy, with baby as round. rosy and
dimpled as he remembered her. Ter
years, he had reflected, made big
changes every way. Still he was moi
quite prepared for the change they had
wrought in Fretty.
The name was of his own coinage
in all other mouths the girl VIZ Alta
He had been quite taken aback to find
that she did not resent his version OF
the baptismal mouthful. Indeed, she
had said, with little lowering smile
The one comfort about my name is
no matter what people call me, they
can't possibly make it worse than II
is"
The saying had in a way startled
him; he had not thought to find philos
ophy at seventeen in the rural regions
But as time went on he discovered
that the philosophy was the least OF
Fretty's surprises. Young as she was
Uniformed and inexperienced, she had
a way with her, also a poise quite
wonderful to see. He did not wonder
that she bad taken captive his arts,
friend Vernon: it was Vernon's habi,
to fall f1tfully in love with every CIR
who was In the least out Of the com
mon. Fretty had not a single usual
fiber in her. In proof, take the fac,
that Vernon's alteration had not in thu
slightest degree turned her head.
What have we to say to the painter
person. Fretty?" Cousin Langley ask
ed. coming out and laying hold Of bel
hands. Are we going to tell him t.
60 about his business or are we coins
to say, Yes, and thanky. SIR when he
asks
HE won't ask" Fretty said, not try
ing to take away hep hands. you see
told him at the very first 1 regarded
1t as my duty to marry you. Other
wise you would waste all your money
besides. it was the only way to keer
Alderbrook in the family. He agreed
with me, although l think he was sor
ry: 1t must have seemed q shame tt
hin to miss such an opportunity. He
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None for the Woman.

McKinnon has failed to get war
rant for the arrest of Mrs. Pitsch, but
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FLIES WITHOUT
GASBAG OR WINGS

MILWAUKEE,, Oct. 17,-Jacob c.
Miller, district mechanic Of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul railway,
says he has invented an airship that
depends neither on balloon nor any
other sort Of a gasbag. The principle,
he says, is the same by which birds
fly, yet the machcine has no wings.
Herbert N. Brenneman, assistant
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says he will try to get one from At
torney General Sturdevant.

says ne Will Try 10 get one ITOLu Az
torney General Sturdevant.
Trouble has been brewing for the
last three years over the proper To-
cation of the highway in front of the
Pitsch farm. Many surveys have been
made, all of which were favorable to
the town. Several years ago Pitscn
threatened to shoot a crew of road
graders, but finally was pacified for
the moment Three weeks ago he de-
cided that he had a right to half of
the highway, erected a fence in the
middle Of the road. He declares he
will maintain the fence at the point
of the rifle.
Intimate Friend Of Dietz.
McKinnon says he has tried to settle
peacefully with Pitsch, but failed.
Two cases are now pending in the cir
cult court against Pitsch on charges
Of obstructing a public highway, but
McKinnon intends in the meantime to
keep the highway clear, even though
he has to face the guns Of the Pitscn
family.
Pitsch is an intimate friend of John
F. Dietz, the OUTLAW of Cameron
DAM" whom he admires very much
IN build and facial expression and
poodo Of eDooob opd coSturas PitSoh
strikingly resembles Dietz.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-10-17
Hot Drink Season.

At Lutcher Bros. Hot cocktails, sodas.
chocolates, hot lemonades, beef tea,
oysters cocktails hot vigoral. All fine
wholesome drinks.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30
Veteran Has Cold Winter.

John A. Fike, an Indiana
Grand Army veteran, has declar
ed he will sue one of the large
mail order houses for failure to
comply with contract. Fike or
dered a stove of the concern last
October, paying for the merchan-
disc in advance and asking i'm
mediate delivery. The stove did
not arrive until Christmas, and
according to Fike, was not as
represented, many parts being
missing and the stove being lar
ger than ordered.
Fike at once recrated the stove
and demanded his money back.
Six months of continued cor.
respondence, during which the
postal authorities were called in
to action, finally resulted in the
return of the original amount
sent in advance as payment for
the merchandise.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30
SALE THREE HUNDRED
WESTERN HORSES

l have sold most OF my colts,
but still have on hand a bunch
OF horses and geldings unbroke;
ages from three to six years old;
big, snowy farm stuff. l also
have forty broke teams weighing
from 100 to 400. These horses
are young, sound, and free from
disease. 1t will pay you to see
me before buying. JOHN EHR,
If. Minot, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30

Save money by learning short
hand at home; you obtain a
thorough training to accomplish
practical work. Rates within
reach Of poor. Take advantage
of reduced summer rates. Gregg
Shorthand orrespondenceSchool
401 Evanston building, Minneap-
oils, MINI. 8-9-8-30
ATTENTION!-If you wish to
sell your land or make a loan on
the same, call on or write Briggs,
Larson, administer & Co., Minot
N. D. We are also official alb
stracters for Ward county and
guarantee careful and prompt
service. tt.
A first-class horseshoer will do
your work at this blacksmith
shop. Race horses a speciality.
General blacksmithing on short
notice and at right prices. Jase
Hunt, Minot, N. d., opposite
Scofeld livery barn. If
A world of truth in a few words:
"Nearly all other cough cures are con-
stipating, especially those containing
opiates. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and
Tar moves the bowels. Contains no
opiates." You can get it at Mccoy &
Co.'S, Druggists.
For dry, cracked lips, or rough skin,
use DR.. Shops Green Salve. 1t posi-
lively makes lips and skin like velvet.
Sold by A. P. SLocuM, Druggist.
Why does the sun burn? Why does
mosquito sting? Why do we feel I'M
happy in the Good Old Summer Time?
Answer. we don't We use DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, and these little ills
don't bother US. Learn to look for the
name on the box to get the genuine.
Sold by MCCoY g. Co., Druggists.
Get your stDchnlns At B|ikey's, the
old reliable druggist. He knows which
Is best.
Buy home grown nursery stock
at HEATH's NURSERY, Riga, N.
D. tt
Try the new Bon Ton for So
das. 16-tf
See those Pump Oilers at West
ern Implement Co. tt
Call at Stoltz's lumber yard and
get prices on all kinds of building
material. &C. H. Rudd, Agent.
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EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Farm Lands Go Down t6s a a% s9 sections
Iowa ns Ios III 6a11 n,5da
1905 than ever before This the prospects
The territory especially affected might be included circle
little six miles in diameter It has good railroad facilities
Sverheess FARMS have decreased in value from approx
mat $110 to $50 and lower This has occurred
calling attention to this almost pnpsra
only decreased but business
any country has enjoyed.
pds 5 ba s s s9 e
township and desirable for both business
5s
bd %
town be 9 IT e sn time small Snd%s9s
:'0 sa
cash for butter and milk and there being stores
Home Industries s aG Missouri s ss
proud OF splendid Cities and we want them to in
to grow We wish the CITY merchants to build up but
mail order citizen place good enough man to live
and make his it good enough for him to spend his
No merchant succeed without advertising in way
] @ the n u G np
greater opportunities business going
going through and for the stamping out OF evils.
There Are Others aa sst fSs :c~ ssessa makes a below
T s Of c sber s
from of weakness the other blew twenty
five department store hat for his wife On
returning he with that he went out
TS be-
the last scene and promptly cut the old hayseed down He evy
While his appreciation to his he
qualified by regetting the atters extravaganza
the instead cutting and docked the
The hired believes he cheated hell out OF OF the
est men this side OF the asbestos gates
Roosevelt Cabin At Bismarck The 5s f apo mp ae anoadsd
the historic log permanent cement
cabin formed object interest in the Fargo
fair as it did at st. Louis and Portland.
When erris and Teddys other swped
H. Bys tie logs wherewith to build this cabin Maltese
C9ss ranch they little thought the little building would become
thousands OF miles be taken down and put find
object Of interest to thousands long
Facts in the Case h dent has m been giving good
has been trying impress upon advisa
blity OF holding to their farms year James W. Eby oil
north no $1,000 back to his old home and the
o5er % m back S h an ne h He did t
than stepped off the train until land seeker him.
tbf e E
SELL but will buy land anything satisfac
Planting Fish The several thousand
planted the lake last doing has
assured the Botneau people year will be
piled with several thousand croppis pike
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1906-05-09

Certain Cure for Aching Feet,
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot-Ease
a powder. It cures Tired, Aching, CalIeus
Sweating, Swollen feet. AT all Druggists
and Shoe Stores, Csc. Sample free. Ad~
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1906-05-09
COUNTY Y.M.C.A. MAKES PROGRESS
Letter From President Of Parker
College on Subject.

Sometime ago there was consider
able agitation of the matter of getting
the young men Of Brown and Redwood
counties into an organization such as
is maintained in many of the counties
in the state and which appears to be
reaching and interesting large num-
Der of them. This movement is pro-
crossing, principally through the in
auence of the people Of Redwood Falls
and Sleepy Eye which are the centers
of the two counties as far as the mat
ter is concerned. A letter from the
president of Parker College of Winnie
bago City, gives some interesting in
formation on the subject and is as fol-
lows:
Owing to the strong drift toward the
cities of the young men of the village
and country, there is much Importance
attached to the present day watchword,
Save the country to save the CITY,"
In the great majority of cases, it un-
doubleday follows that the morals of
the young man from the country ever
develope to a higher degree after reach-
| ing the city. These facts which stare
US in the face, place upon the Christian
men and women of rural sections a
tremendous responsibility.
! On the other hand the responsibility
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1906-05-09
NY seasonable and first-class
Goods at our sales.

of giving the boys of town and country
districts a good manly start in life
rests heavily upon us because of TIM,
communicating influences and corrupt
ing temptations of these selfsame com-
munities.
The organization of the county "
NJ. G. a. | regard as one of the best
solutions at the present time Of the
country and village boy probleEs
Christian people everywhere are vel
coming with great cordiallity this
movement because it not only defines
and clarifies their responsibility TO
boys and young men, but also because
it is a movement which brings with nA
fresh and wholesome ideas as to,
method of procedure.
AS chairman of the committee 0a
Faribanlt County am glad to say Ia
behalf of the committee that after q
half year of experience in the county
7. M. G. A. we are far more than sas-
isfed with the results.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1906-05-09
LAST ATTRACTION OF SEASON
Seats For When knighthOod Was
in Flower on Sale.
Great Play Should Attract Largest
Audience OF. Season.
Something Different From Any
thing Before Produced Here.

People of this city who have been
tired of the comic operas that have
been quite frequent the past winter in
this city will have something entirely
new in the presentation Of "When
KnighthoOd Was in Flower which is
to be seen at Turner theatre on Friday
evening, May 18th.
The action Of the play begins on the
terrace landing, Windsor Park, near
the banks of the placid Thames. The
first act is written mostly in comedy
vein. Lady Mary is seen in the gar
den with Charles Brandon, the hero,
who instructs her in dancing the waltz
which has ust come into vogue at the
court of France. A few def touches
show that the spark of love is begin
ming to flame. The merrymaking is
suddenly Interrupted by the Duke Of
Buckingham and Adam Judson. judi
son finds a letter which Mary has
written to Brandon. The latter de-
mands it's return to the princess.
Fierce words follow, swords are
drawn, and Brandon kills his antago-
mist after fierce encounter. Brandon
is sent to prison and Mary is COM
manded to marry Louis of France.
The act closes with Mary's impas-
stoned outburst when Cardinal w olsey
asks her what answer he shall carry
to her brother, King Henry, and she
says: "Carry this answer to the king
that I will see him and the whole king
dom sunk in hell before I will marry
Louis of France"
The whole story is one surrounded
with historical events that have been
made famous by the acts of those who
made history in the early day and the
effect is heightened by the beauty OF
the scenery that is employed to stage
the play.
The principal character Of the play
is Mary Tudor and that is taken by
VirgiIia Drew Trescott who is a subtle
and convincing interpreter of the
heroine and one of the prettiest as
we'll as most accomplished. actresses
on the stage in this country.
Those who have read the book vii
recognize the merit of the drama ane
will appreciate the advantage Of being
able to attend play of the magnitude
and excellence Of this in their hon,
theatre.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1906-05-09
CLUB WOMEN WILL MEET MAY 80
Federation Sends Out General In
formation to Clubs.

The time for the meeting of the eighth
biennial convention of the General
Federation of Womans' Clubs of this
state is fixed for the Both of May and
will last until the It'll of June. The
convention is to be held in St. Paul
and admission to the convention hall
is to be by ticket only, except for dele
gates and alternates. There will be
three classes of tickets for Minnesota
Club women-Onefo for members of clubs
belonging to the Minnesota State
Federation, one for the clubs affiliated
directly with the General Federation,
but not members of the State Fedora
ton and one for the ST. Paul club
women.