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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-05-18

$1,000 from the wagon and escaped.
A moment later a patrol Of Cossacks
arrived on the scene, and Infatuated by
the fate Of their comrades, rushed into
the Kuttner factory which was near the
spot where the robbery occurred, and
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-05-18
RUInIEsSLY SHOOT SIXTY EIGHT PEOPLE

LODI, May Sixty eight officials
and workmen of the Kuttners spinning
mills were shot down this morning BY
patrol of Cossacks because q band Of;
terrorists attacked a mail wagon il the
neighborhood, killing the Cossacls guard
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-05-18

began firing unfortunately, killing p
and Woundi1lg AZ persons.
The greatest indignation prevails
5heressas it is claimed the employees Of
the factory had nothing to do with the
attack on the mail wagon.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-05-18

The Wyndmere Commercial club is
urging the extension of telephone lines
in that vicinity.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-05-18

Emperor Nicholas, Premier Stolypin
and Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholivitch,
who was married FIVE days ago to
Princess Anastasia of Montenegro. Z
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-05-18

The Northwestern Telephone COM
pany is making some great changes at
Wahpeton. ID
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-05-18
MRS. MllNER FREED

GIVEN "a DECREE OF DIVORCE
& FROM WILSON MINER ON THE
GROUND: oF=ADULTERY
New York, May 17.-Justice bowl.
ing in the supreme court today grant.
ed interlocutory decree, Of divorce tc
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-15
A Little Island Colony

putes. 1t is a very easy task. for there are
seldom any differences among the people.
Like Pitcairn and other small island commu-
mites, they have never found it necessary to
build Jail.
There were none of the higher mammals
on the islands when they went there, but
now there are quite number of goats, swine
and cats, which, having escaped from domes-
ITCHY, have lived in the woods SO long that
they have become quite wild.
their gardens, others are out fishing. A great
many edible fish are caught there, and the
people find it very easy to live in comfort
without large amount of labor. They say
they have not the slightest desire to return to
larger communities. They do not encourage
immigration, because they think they and
their children viii need all of the 1920 acres
Of the island.
Sometimes a sailor from a passing ship
spends a while in the community and has
been known to carry away one of the
daughters as his wife, but most of the people
are born, live and die there.
They cannot travel more than a few hun
dred rods without seeing the sea, and of
course they. come to know every inch of their
little world.
Once or twice a year vessel comes to
them with a large variety of supplies and
they purchase with their copra 1.-THE dried ker-
mel of cocoanuts) and other products the
goods they need for the ensuing year. At the
same time their libraries are replenished with
new books, large lot of newspapers come to
theih homes, and it takes them good while
to read Of all that has happened in the busy
world since they last heard of it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-15
Running Away from Home

was given up, and the boy slowly walked
along the dusty road toward home When
he reached the wood-pile he gathered up
load of wood and carried it in with him.
"The hired girl was washing the supper
Dishes but she did not seem glad to see him
in fact, did not seem to have noticed that
he had been away He sauntered carelessly
into the pantry, but the cupboard was locked.
He went out in the back yard and washed
his feet at the rain n-barrel.
Everything seemed pleasanter than it
ever had before. The frefies fitting among
the grapevines: the reflection of the stars in
the rain barrel, were soothing to the tired
SThen he walked straight into the old
sitting room. His father didn't look up from
his paper; his mother was SO busy sewing
that she didn't notice his entrance.
''He sat meekly down on the edge of
chair Why didn't somebody say something?
He was ready to be scolded or punished,
anything rather than this terrible silence.
If the clock would only strike it would be
relief.
''He heard the boys shouting far down
the street, but had no desire to join them
no. never again in the world. He just want
ed to stay in of nights, right there at home,
always.
''He, coughed and moved to attract atten-
ton, but no one heard him nor looked up.
He couldn't remember any prior silence that
at all approached it in point of such pro-
fundity Of depth and density of hush. He
felt that he himself must break it. Assum-
ing an air of careless naturalness and old
time ease, he airily remarked:
i see you've got the same old cat
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-15

Continued, unsteadily. eve were in such
need then-poor and proud and helpless. :"
And overcome by thoughts of that bitter win
ter at Dayton, Trux sobbed outright.
had done that other time, laid a gentle,
caressing hand on his bowed head. The touch
was like a benediction. A great signing
breath welled up from the boys full heart.
That white, slender hand. with it's sparkling
gems, how well he remembered it. Then
Use of something better than he had ever
known. Again he could see himself strug-
Cling through the deep snow, buffeted by the
fierce wind, chilled, hungry. and wellnrigh
stormy night, the silver dollar that meant
so much to him-to them all. No wonder
Trux felt that if there ever was an angel on
earth, Mrs. Larue was one.
Clyde looked on in blank Armament.
"Well, this gets me-" he said to himself.
Trux, you never told me word about this"
mo, / couldn't" he replied. 81 didn't
know myself until just now. 1t was. all a
mystery-we couldn't think Of anyone
lashes, but he smiled in his own sunshiny way
as he again turned to Mrs. Larue. II am
glad it was you, and that we know. Mother
will tell you how it was, and grandma-"
The loud toot of a big touring car cut
short the rest. and Clyde hustled Trux away
ever it was he was going to say.
Mrs. Ogden, as soon as she learned who
Kris Kringle' really was, straightway call
ed on Mrs. Larue. Neither of them would
took place between them. 1t was too much
a part of that solitude of SELF that We
all hold sacred and not to be spoken of
lightly, even to those who are most dear to
US. But this much of general interest Is
permissible:
James Truxton," said Mrs Larue, twas
my father. He had little money at the start,
but he was man of ability and died
Yes replied Mrs. Ogden. '1 knew him
Es "sns when ser eSesh Ses RePe 1aRs efSa $
dear friends. 1 married John Ogden. He
Florence King. And it was his daughter
who"
"His daughter who loves your noble grand,
son." finished Mrs. Larue, impulsively. II
for my father, and Edgar. That dreary win
ter day, when he told me his name, felt that
had again son. May I keep him?p
dt is % not dg for me & t9 say hau gravelyt st an an
eide" And she did. in Mrs. Larues favor.
Mrs. Dana, although not possessing her
mothers dauntless spirit, was woman of
good sense, and with three younger boys to
educate and establish in life she would not
allow her personal feelings to stand in the way
of her eldest sons future well being.
Trux, speaking for himself after long re-
hection. said:
81 will stay with my mother another year,
anyway. She needs me now as much as
ever. cannot leave her until Gale is old
enough to take my place. Besides, the owner
Of the place may come at any time and then
VIC should be badly off again, while the
others are too young to be of much help"
81 do not believe you have, anything to
with meaning smile. "The place is your
mothers as long as she chooses to occupy it."
"Do-do you-are you the owner Of it?"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-15

stammered Trux, struck by new Thought.
"Mr. Larue purchased it at my request,
yes But it is yours, and the others as long
IS they wish to remain" explained Mrs.
Larue.
Il consulted Judge Thornly. He was the
agent for the property, and was directed
to secure reliable cafe-taker as soon as
it became mine by purchase"
And Judge Thornly knew it all the time"
said Trux, amazedly. "And we all in the
the box?"
''The box? No. that was a pleasant little
secret all my own" smiled Mrs. Larue.
you, see, | made some inquiries while, storm;
bound at Dayton, and in that way learned
all the facts in the case, an easy thing to
do in SO small place.
1t was your name that interested me at
first, And then your eyes; ! could not for
get them. They seemed to follow me every.
where. They certainly are your windows Of
the soul, Trux. As to the Christmas box, II
you had pleasure in receiving it. l equally so
in sending it,. The Dana Kids; l remem-
Der that was the name you were best known
by in the village. The box must have sur
prised you"
Surprised" repeated Trux ''Well, guess
it did! I can't begin to tell you what
treasure house of good things that box was
to us. And l can never thank you enough
for all you have done for us. Never repay
you for"
ooh, yes you can," interposed Mrs. Larue.
MANY times repay me, and easily, too"
How" began Trux, eagerly. Tell me,
and I'll
by going to-, to preparatory & aa school fls this bis
for an answer she replied. "And then
to college. After that Mr.. Larue is for the
law"
And so it it was finally settled.
Trux was to go to school with Clyde, while
Gale remained at home and managed the
place.
Ia 4 x. Lox-a han, ana
Solon in the family" he said, "and if
Trux should prove a case of swelled head, his
would still be level. and there was. Winch
and Tommy to fall back on in case OF wheels
or serious enlargement"
Gale was always practical, and could also
mend "a fence, or hoe potatoes and at the
same time spell correctly.
Uncle Silas Craig was still staunch
friend, and always willing, to lend helping
hand, and give valuable advice when it came
to garden-malling and cutting grass.
Joe Barney is learning the blacksmith trade,
and Sue has thoughts of becoming trained
nurse. But Winch vows he'd die before he'd
ever let her nurse him.
And so we leave them.
Some ascribe the success of the Danas
to mere luck. Others declare it Just happen.
ed so, while still others are firm in the belief
that they owe their prosperity to tne Thm thnn
she knew what to do with and chose that
way to spend some of it.
But few discerning people say it was
because they were brought up right-poverty
is no excuse for being illbreed, rude and
ignorant.
The "Dana Kids made friends, and kept
them of the desirable sort. The Jane Wig
gins and Squire Neffs do not reflect the
better side Of charity by long odds. Besides,
the 'Kids' could always see ray of sun
shine under the darkest cloud, did right,
thought right, and were. bright, brave, true
hearted boys.
THE END
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-15

as he said it would take week to relate all
that had taken place since he came to Lake.
view, further questions and explanation would
have to be postponed for the present.
Mrs. Elgar, the very next day after her
arrival, called on Mrs. Dana. One can read
lily imagine the sort of interview it was. She
warmly thanked them all for their, great
kindness to her son. Winch and Tommy
and Blossom were given kiss apiece, and a
tender. caress by the handsomely
tears in her eyes as she did it. Irux and
Gale were not at home, "and mighty. glad OF
it., too" was their mutual thought, for they
did not want to be thanked for every little
thing they had done for Clyde
When the conversation became more gen
eral Mrs. Elgar casually remarked that Mrs.
Larue would join them the following week,
for they had decided to spend at least :, a
month in this quiet village among the hills
with its bracing air and picturesque scenery.
And fine time the boys had! The pony,
the young Danas and Mrs. Elgar visited
them quite often, frequently stayin. to tea, and
never failing to admire Tommy's pigs Winch
little fox terrier, that Clyde had given her as
mark of his highest esteem.
One, morning there, came a particularly
Bellevue Hotel, fright off" There was to be
and Trux was to be his special guest.
Trux accepted with alacrity, for an auto ride
was something he had never yet experienced,
nor ever had near view of the magnificent
Catskill Mountains. He came IN the pony
cart dressed in his best. and looking like
a little gentleman, which indeed he was.
Clyde, who was waiting for him on the
hotel piazza, ran to meet him. With an
arm over his shoulder, boy-fashion, Clyde
conducted his young guest in triumph to Mrs;
Elgar's apartments, and that lady being at
the moment absent from the room, he was
Obliged to "do the polite" all by himself. :.
"Mrs. Larue, his mothers dearest friend"
he said, "was to be of the party.-six IN all.
But first must introduce you to Mrs. Larue.
famous lawyer and doesn't care much for
society, but he is big and brainy, and gener-
GUS and companionable, too, when ne has
time to be, which is not often. But Mrs
They are very rich. Have grand town
house, fine place at Newport and hunting
lodge in Scotland, but never any time to
spend in any of them--always at his office.
He will be here next week. though, SO
you'll have a chance to see him" in ,
marks, Mrs. Larue quietly entered the room.
Trux was presented in due form. Mrs. Larue,
this is Trux. the oldest of the Dana Kids
that I wrote mother about. You can't but
like him-I love him. How is that, Trux?"
81 think l shall have no trouble in loving
him, too," replied Mrs. Larue, looking
smilingly into Trux's questioning eyes.
II think l have met James Truxton Dana
before"
A great light suddenly broke upon Trux.
The bewildered look vanished.
"You are the lady who gave me the silver
very one!" he exclaimed, witt
startled clearness "That was two winters
ago, and you-yes, l know, Pm sure, you
sent the box-the big Christmas box, to the
Dana Kids! Oh, L" Trux felt the tears
coming and paused to recover himself. IF
you could only know the good it did," he
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-15
Copyright by James Elverson

T~lO those who live in the busy world
nothing is more attractive than to
- hear about the people who pass
lQgSEaSI their existence far away from noise
- and strife.
A few months ago, the handful
of people who live on Pitcairn Island cele-
brated the landing of their ancestors on
that little rock. There are several other
little communities inhabiting small specks of
land in the ocean, first from necessity, as
a rule, and afterward from choice
One of these remarkable little islands is
known as Lord Howe Island, the home of
fifty or sixty white people, situated in the
Pacific Ocean, about six hundred miles north
east of New South Wales.
Years ago two or three families from New
Zealand thought they would seek new
home. They had heard of the profuse vege-
tation on this crescent-shaped little island,
and decided that they would build new
homes there. So they went to Lord Howe
Island, which is only six miles long and
about a mile wide, and rises precipitously
from the sea to height of nearly three thou
sand feet at nearly every point. They built
their huts, titled the land, and after while
two or three other families joined them.
Some of these original settlers are still liv-
ing, but most Of the residents are their de-
scendants.
The island is under the government of
New Zealand, and once year it is visited
by magistrate, who settles all little dis
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-15

ed but we do not remember to have ever
heard of boy who had such brief and in
glorious career as the one described by
James Whitcomb Riley.
Mr.. Riley was introducing a lecturer, and
in doing so told the following story:
'There was once boy" Mr.. Riley said,
Fan aggrieved, unappreciated boy who grew
to dislike his own home very much, and
found his parents not at all up to the stand
ard of his requirements as a son and dis
ciplinarian. He brooded over the matter,
and one morning before breakfast climbed
over the back fence and ran away. He
thought of the surprise and remorse of his
parents when they discovered that he had in
deed gone, and he pictured with rainbow
colors the place he would make for himself
in the world.
He would show his parents that he would
not brook their i'll treatment, and that he
could get along better without them than
they could without him. Some way this feel
ing of exhilaration died out as the long, hot
day wore on. There came time when other
boys went home to dinner He raided a neigh
boring orchard. The afternoon seemed end
less. A knotted, rigid sort of an aching spot
came into his throat that seemed to hurt
worse when he didn't notice it than when he
did. 1t was a very curious, self assertive,
opnionated sort of pain.
at was nearly dark wh~n the struggle
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-15

- 1ARLY IN November the Elgars re-
turned from Europe. Clyde had a
great surprise in store for them,
IAHAl for not one word had they ever
been told of his changed appear
anee. Sun-burned, well-grown and in high
spirits, he met his parents at the station. AT
first they did no recognize him, but when his
mother did her astonished, "Why, is it really
you, Clyde, my dear sonl" and his JOY
GUS, eyes, it is I-well and as you see, not
lame at ALL" was beautiful to behold.
His fathers, 'How delighted am, my boy,
to meet you looking like this!" was no less
impressive. 11t is wonderful How did 1t
happen? What caused such marvellous
change? And you are not a bit lame"
ut all came about through fall l had
four months ago." replied Clyde, returning
his fathers rapturous hug with impetuous
ardor Il fell out of an apple tree and broke
my leg"
Broke your leg' exclaimed his mother,
aghast.
eyes, my game leg, as it fortunately chanc
ed, above the knee, and the Dana Kids and
DR.. Smedley did the rest"
Mrs. Elgar looked SO puzzled that Clyde
explained the matter more lucidly.
''You see, the doctor here, who attended
me, said that for some learned reason that
l don't know much about, my leg had not
growing while the other didn't. That is not
the way the New York city specialist said
it was, and l believe now he was just a big
fraud I've been playing tennis and golf
and fishing and rowing and taking long
tramps among the hills for almost two
months
"You wrote us about the Dana Kids, but
eKids'-is that quite the right word to
designate such nice boys" said Mrs. Elgar,
with gentle reproof.
.1 Everybody calls them that" replied Clyde.
saw"
'1 must indeed see those splendid
boys right away, and thank them for all
they have done for YOU" declared Mrs.
Elgar.. Your letters kept us well in
formed that | already seem to know them all
the whole family, from grandma down to
little Blossom. Mrs. Larue was as much
interested as were we. and when she comes
to know. the whole story she will enjoy it all
immensely. Pm sure. But to think you never
mentioned the broken leg, and you must
have written many of the long letters while
helpless and alone, suffering!"
e'Not alone or helpless while there was a
kid about" laughingly interrupted Clyde
"Why, they roasted on my bed, or the
arm of my chair. one or the other of them,
all the time, and sometimes two or three.
The jolliest lot you can imagine, and ready
any hour of the day or night to run their
legs off to get anything they thought I'd like.
And Mrs. Dana and her motherl Oh no.
l wasn't bit lonely. But | believe t
should have died." admitted Clyde more
soberly, eff ! had had to remain at the
hotel with Mr.. Temple all those long weeks
with a. twenty pound bag of sand dragging
at my leg It's good strong leg now, how
ever, so don't complain"
Clyde, of course, had lot more to tell, but
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-15
Copyright BY James Elverson.

Copyright by James Elverson.
lNNUMERABLE boys at numerous
times have run away from home,
for great or little reasons, or per-
haps no reason at all Sometimes
they became great, and sometimes
fhau hNran ItCar ~
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-15
CONTINUED FROM LAST SUNDAY
CHAPTER TX.

~ARLY in November the Elgars re
turned from Europe. Clyde had a
great surprise in store for them,
I9Al for not one word had they ever
Sas been told of his changed appear
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-16
Fifth Candidate For Methodist
Laymen's Honor From Dis
trict Presented
GILMAN CHURCH is ACTIVE
Quarterly Conference Announces Name
Of g. r. stansberry as One of Six
Representatives Of Upper Iowa Con-
ference to General Conference in
Baltimore, May, 1908.

AT the quarterly conference OF the
Gilman Methodist Episcopal church,
G. f. Stansberry, cashier of the Bank
of Gilman, and a well known business
man of the town, was unanimously en-.
dorsed to the Lay Electoral conference
to be held ut Cedar Falls in October,
as one fully qualified for the important
position Of lay delegate to the general
conference Of the church, to be held in
Baltimore, Nd, in May, 1908.
With Mr.. Stansberry in the field the
Marshalltown district has presented the
names Of five men who are seeking the
honor OF lay delegate. six of whom
are to be chosen to represent the en-
tire Upper Iowa conference. The can
didates, as they have been announced,
are T. j. Is. Robinson, of Hampton;
Judge S. M. Weaver, of Iowa Falls;
=. d. Blue, Of Belle PLANE; Theodore
Johnston, Of Marshalltown, and Mr..
Stansberry.
Mr.. Stansberry is one of the best
known and most active and reliable
business men of Gilman, and man OF
exceptional executive ability. He was
mayor Of Gilman for two terms. and a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-16
HAYS BROKE DOOR.
Insane Soldier Wrenches Iron Bar
From Window and Caves in Door.

Insane Soldier Wrenches Iron Bar
From Window and Caves in Door.
Franklin l.. Hays, the Clay county
veteran Of the soldiers home, who was
arrested on charge of insanity Mon
day, given a hearing by the commits
sioners of insanity in the afternoon. and
ordered committed to the hospital at
Independence, played havoc with a fine
oak door in one of the basement rooms
OF the headquarters building before be-
ing turned over to the police. Hays.
who only returned to the home week
ago from furlough, appeared to go
violently insane from the start. lie
wrenched from its fastenings over one
of the windows strip Of iron, and with
1t practically ruined the heavy door.
1t became necessary to put the man In
a straight jacket, I'm order that he
might not harm himself further or
damage the building.
Hays entered the home from Spencer
Aug. 81, 1906. and was a veteran OF
Company F, One Hundred Fifty-sev-
enth New York infantry. He enlisted
in 1862, and was discharged in 1866
by reason of disability caused from
wounds received in action. He was So
years old, and had been married twice,
his children ranging from marMed sons
and daughters to son years old. Mrs.
Isabelle Hays, with hen. infant son
Marion, lives at Spencer, as do also
Mrs. Dora Hart and +. A. Hays, a
daughter and son. The other children
are Levi r. Hays and Ethol B. Hays,
of McHenry, N. D.; Mrs. Mary p.
Crossley, of Stevenson, Mimi; and
Mrs. Grace Wickham, of Jackson,
MINI.
Hays was not taken to Independence
this morning owing to, a belated G. q.
w. train that failed to connect at Wa
terloo with the Illinois Central. He
will leave in charge of the sheriffs Of
flcers for the hospital tonight.