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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-02
MARr,AM L,s1.
Conditions Make for Creatures Of an
Advanced Order Of intellect. =

Conditions Make for Creatures Of an
Advanced Order Of intellect.
Whatever its actual age. any life
now existent ON Mars, says April Gen.
tury. must be, in the land stage of
its development, on the whole much
higher one than the marine. But.
more than this, It should probably
have gone much further II 1t exist at.
all. for in its evolving of terra firma,
Mars has far outstripped, the earth.
Mars surface is now all land. Its
forms of life must be not only terres-
trial as against aquatic. but even as
opposed to terraqueous ones. They
must have reached not simply the
stage Of land dwelling where the pos.
sibflities are greater for those able to
embrace them, but that further point
of pinching poverty where brain is
needed to survive 1t all.
The struggle for existence In their
planets decrepitude and decay weuld
tend to evolve intelligence to cope
with circumstances growing momen-
tarily more and more adverse. But,
furthermore, the solidarity that the
conditions prescribed would conduce
to q breadth Of understanding sum.
cfent to utilize #. Intercomnunica
ton over the whole globe is made not
only possible, but obligatory. This
would lead to the easier spreading
over it Of some dominant creature
especially were this being Of an ad-
vanced order of fntellect-able to rise
above its bodily limitations to anne.
Iteration Of the conditions through ex-
ercise of mind. What absence Of seas
would thus entail. absence of, noun.
tains would further. These two OBJ
stacles to- distribution removed, life
there would tend the. quicker to reach
highly organized stage. Thus Mar
tian conditions themselves make for
intelligence.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-02
PLAN DIG RAILROAD PROJECT.
American Capital to Build Transie ana
dian Line. =. 81

Another big railroad enterprise IL
projected for Canada. Application has
been made to parliament for charter
tor what is to be known as the Ror,
Simpson and Fort Churchill road
which is to run through northern
British Columbia and Assiniboia. The
road Is to be standard gauge and
about 1900 miles long. The country
through which 1t is to run is prac
tically UNEMPLOYED, and is said to be
the widest in the whole dominion
The object Of the promoters is to
connect British Columbia with Hud
son Bay.
American capital is said to be back
of the project. The nominal capital
of the company is $10,00o,0o0, which
already has been fully subscribed.
much greater sum, however, will be
needed. Eminent engineers estimate
the cost at 100000 a mile for actual
construction. But little of the route
Is level prairie, and the country is
said to abound in huge rivers. across
which expensive bridges will have to
be constructed: Ravines and old river
beds will have to be traversed by
trestles. and here and there solid rock
will have to be blasted away to secure
reasonably level grade.
Expensive as the work will be,
however, the company is not asking
any subsidy or other government
aid. All it asks Is permission to be-
gin the work and carry it through af.
ter Its own plans. and with its own
resources. 1t expects the road to pay
because the country to be traversed is
known to contain great mineral re.
sources and early development of
these is contemplated.
This line will open up q short route
between Europe and the orient. AS
soon as the Hudson Bay branch of the
Canadian Northern road, now under
construction, has been completed, a
line Of steamers. 1t is said, will be
put In operation between Fort Church.
Ill and one or other of the leading
ports of Great Britain, and much traf-
fic for the road is expected to origi-
nate in Europe. A large tonnage from
China and Japan for Europe also is
expected. AS number of Canadian
officials are said to be financially in
terested in the enterprise. no doubt is
entertained regarding the granting of
the charter
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sickened with scarlet fever. the other
children were sent to relatives, and fol-
weary period the mother fought with
the terrible scourge. In time she
learned that her bargain purchase had
been previously occupied by a baby
who had died of the disease her child
had contracted.
At another time the family was near
~ poisoned with canned goods. The
woman habitually purchased her
groceries where she could get the
most goods for the least expenditure OF
money, and never stopped to think
whether the food was wholesome. The
cans We're battered, the paper soiled,
and In some cases missing, but she
imagined that the contents would be
all right, and then they were such q
bargain! The goods were inferior, or
they would not have been placed at a
low price.
Il have such bargain!" is an ex'
preston John shivers to hear, for he
knows what 1t means. So once he en-.
deavored to teach her q good lesson.
He came home early in the evening,
and before they went to dinner said,
sternly: I'VE all need dose of medi.
icine."
Indeed We do not" Mary respond
cd. for she does not approve of medi
cine except In extreme cases.
We'll have to take it," John re
turned, because l got 1t cheap"
Then followed very disagreeable
time. while all were dosed with an ex.
tremely bad tasting but in reality
very harmless remedy.
The following night John an.
nounced: Hurry dinner, Mary, for
were going to a lecture on geology to.
night"
But I know nothing about geology,
John. and 1 don't want to co." Mary
objected.
"Oh, yes. you do. 1 bought these
tickets because got them at 60 per
cent off," They attended the lecture
and yawned through the entire even.
ing.
Within a week he brought home four
strange men. business acquaintances
OF his. saying. when his wife objected:
It's SO much cheaper to entertain
them at home than at a restaurant"
But now he has ceased, since she ap.
peared to profit very little by his in
structions, for right in the midst of
his lessons she proclaimed: Il bought
the best thing, and saved at least ten
dollars toward our rainy day"
John meekly asked: What is 1t
this time?"
THE children have wanted a pet.
We have SO much rubbish which can.
not make up my mind to throw away
and then milk is SO expensive-and
have found out how to solve the three
questions"
Well. how?" John inquired, a pre-.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-02
Regeneration.

Wife treturning from church, to, her
husband, who stayed at home)-You
should have heard Dr.. Does sermon
against dishonesty this morning. my
dear. don't know when anything
has made such a profound impression
upon me. think it will make bet.
ter woman Of me al long as ive:'
Husbahd-Did you walk home?
Wife-No; took tram, and do
you know, John, the conductor never
asked me for my fare: 50 saved two
pence. WASN'T \ lucky?
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-02
True Friendship.

Because Mugs. an English coach
dog, owned by ]. n. ID. Reeves. OBJ.
jected SO persistently to the sale of q
horse by his MASTER, the former own.
err repurchased the. horse. that 1t and
the dog. which have been inseparable
companions for several years, might
spend the remainder of their lives as
chums. When the horse was sold and
the new purchaser attempted to lead
the animal away, the dog held the hal.
ter with his teeth, nor would he re.
lease it until forced to do SO by his
master.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-02
DEM MARK.

Mai. Cen. Castenskjoid' is dead at
the age OF ninety. He was veteran
of the Wars Of 1S48 and 1864, and was
revered as hero.
The directors of the society, "Danne.
virke," which is to manage the mill
tary athletic tournament to be held at
Copenhagen this spring. have decided
that the event shall take place the
latter part Of May. It is understood
that the tournament win be more com.
plete than has been supposed.
Rev. Frimodt- Molfer, the energetic
champion of Mormonism in Denmark,
says that his creed is losing ground
in this country. The number of Nor.
mons has diminished greatly during
the last three years despite the fact
that the Mormon missionaries have
put forth greater efforts than ever be-
fore.
When an ecclesiast commits a
wrong he is tried by the "foged" and
the '.provst'' Of the district in which
he lives. If they decide against each
other, the decision of the one with the
highest rank is to prevail; II there il
no difference in their rank. then the
verdict of the elder of the two is I'd
prevail. No little amusement is en-.
joyed by many people on account of
this peculiar arrangement.
The Danish government will soon
send biological expedition to Green.
land to Investigate the possibility for
fishing along it's coast. The Esqui.
maux Of the island have, Of course
carried ON . fishing business In their
rude way, but trained fishermen from
Europe have not tested their skill on
the Greenland coast. It il believed
that there is q chance to build up q
profitable business and it is hoped
that the Esquimaux may be taught bet.
I ter methods of sealing and fishing
The party in question will remain in
] the island for two years.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-02
New Consumption Treatment.

Reports have appeared In the daily
press, says Nature. Of new treat
ment for consumption in which the
diseased portion of the lung is re.
moved by operation. The only novelty
seems to be the use Of hot water or
steam, to control the .hemorrhage. for
excision of q portion Of the lung has
occasionally been performed during
the last 20 years. Such procedure
could only be Of service in q very few
selected cases.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-02
in The SCANDINAVIAN NORTH.
Cleanings Of Important Neus of Norway, S,veden
and Denmark, .oith Occasional Comments.
BY MARTIN W. oD1ANp.
SWEDEN.

Hugo Tamms, who died recently,
left fortune of 5,139 900 crowns.
Gustav Adolph. the crown prince Of
Sweden, has been Ill with the measles
King G,istaf has accepted the ap.
pofntment Of protector Of the Swedish
Tourist society.
P. E. Ahlgren. the eldest resident Of
Stcckho' m, died at the age Of 100
years and 4 months.
There were. in round numbers. &c,
600 rupils in the schools of Stockholm
at - opening Of the present tern.
Prof. Buchner Of Berlin. one Of the
Nobel prize winners. has given 300
marks to be distributed among the
poor Of Stockholm.
Stockholm is again in the grip Of la.
bor troubles. This time differences
have arisen between the iron workers
and their employers.
Arvfd Ordmann. the noted singer,
has celebrated the thirty-flfth anniver.
gary Of his entrance upon his career
as an opera performer.
Director Bernstrom has given 49,.
coo crowns to the technical evening
school of Stockholm, and $4,000
crowns to the technical high school.
Counterfefters have been at work
in Sweden, and the national bank has
offered reward of 1000 crowns for
the discovery of the identity Of a
party who uttered counterfeit S and
1O-crown bills at Gothenburg.
Only 143 subjects, of the Swedish
crown emigrated to foreign countries
in January, 1908. as against 318 in
January. 1907. This is encouraging to
the patriots who are trying to stem
the tide of emigration.
A Swedish journalist thus refers to
the present riksdag: "It goes up like
a sun, but comes down like a pan.
cake" And this he seeks to- prove by
pointing out the fact that the brilliant
reforms planned at the opening of the
riksdag have been already suppressed.
The following anecdote concerning
King Gustaf, while. his majesty was
still the crown prince, is related: He
was riding in an automobile in the. vi.
entity of Sparreholm. He met on the
road two peasants, riding in, a cart,
drawn by horse that showed unmis-
taxable signs of fear. His majesty
stopped the automobile. advanced on
foot till he reached the frightened
horse, which he unhitched and tied.
Then. getting into his automobile, he
resumed his journey. when one Of the
peasants told him tauntingly that
since he had unhitched' their horse; he
ought also to hitch it up again. This.
the, prince did, whereupon he revealed
to the bold peasants his identity. They
enjoyed their experience greatly and;
have been telling of it with great sat,
isfacticn since! And that is; the way
gentlemen ought to act when they
meet teams on the highway; says a
Swedish writer who has evidently had
some unwelcome' experiences with au-
tomobilesi
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-02
co,tlx in Human Liza.

Railroad building in the Namti val
ley. China. is more destructive to
human life than ever was the case
with work on the ,isthmian canal. The
death rate in, that valley is 20 pe1
cent. of the total number Of men EN-
ployed. and even then work is sus
pended and the men removed during
the summer rains.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-02

Long Stretch Of Straight Track.
| On the Cape.to.Cairo railroad, near
l3ulawayo. there is to he seen a long
stretch of track. It is II miles with.
,ut the slightest variation.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-02

The Congressional Way.
washington has asked for roo ad-
ditfonal policemen"
'sWell?"
Congress wants to give them that
many new laws, instead
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-02
Two Views.

The pessimist wiping his eyes in the
great March wind,4 growled: "It's
either dusty or muddy all the time in,
this internal climate"
But the optimist with sunny smile
replied: What blessing it is never
both muddy and dusty at once!''
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-02
Not a Question Of Grammar.

Not Question Of Grammar.
The green reporter turned to Editor
Mckelway. (Which should say" he
asked hesitatingly, my boy Henry
laid an egg on the tablet"
Well" said Editor McKeiway, i'm.
patiently. Ii you want something to
crow over. and he's that kind of hen.
merry, let him lay it on the table-if he
can Otherwise have him putit there"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-02

Our Complexion Brushes are being used
by every lady who is particular about her
skin. Sample brush SOC. Will not injuro
skin. r: NJ. T. Supply Co.. Pfermont,N. Y.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-04-02

o. NJ. A. Thorvik has been for So
consecutive years an active. teacher
in the public schools of Norway, AZ
years of that period at Larvik. Al
though Is years DID,. he still remains
ut his post and works with more vim
and enthusiasm that many younger
man. He has won the general esteem
and confidence of the people, and q
movement has been started to recog-
nize in 4 public manner the value Of
his services.
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eye fell upon her, he quickly lifted his
sweetheart's head and held her from
him a little.
is that Lady Elem" he asked.
YES" said Debbie contritely, II
was so glad to see you, l forgot"
rs she dead?"
Tainted, l think. You see we saw
all that terrible battle"
I'VE must get her out Of here at
once" said Sir Charles, releasing Deb
orah. He stopped down and, although
Ellen was no light burden for any
man, he picked her up and followed
by Debbie forced his way through the
coppice on to the sward which had
already been the scene Of such mem
orable events that morning. He laid
her gently on the grass, babe Debbie
loosen her collar, ran to the brook,
came back with a hat full of water
and splashed 1t, manlike, uncere-
moniously into Ellen's face. Then he
drew from his pocket a small flask
which he happened to have with him
and forced a few drops Of liquor be-
tween Lady Ellen's pale lips. Then he
and Deborah fell to chatting her hands.
Presently, with a long sigh Lady Ellen
opened her eyes.
She stared hard at Seton for a mo-
ment and then the color slowly came
back into her cheeks. She stroye
weakly to rise upon her hand and Deb
bic slipped her arm behind her and
supported her.
Where is my lord?" she asked
family. Il sew 1t all. Oh, my God.
| saw II AMI
Lord Darlington was not hurt,
Il know" faltered Ellen. "Strath-
gatel How horribly he was punished"
she murmured. I'VE have all suffered.
but l must go to my lord now. You
have run me down on a lee shore,
Sir Charles. VIII you take me to
hin3"
Dear Lady Darlington" said Sir
Charles, tenderly. Il would do So
You must prepare yourself for anOth-
or shock"
This time Ellen sat bolt upright,
disdaining Deborah'a helD and In aDits
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wore on the ocean. which she had I'M
doubleday assumed for travelling, was
trimmed. II matched that other knot
Of scarlet which he had worn next his
heart since he took 1t from the car
rage floor.
Ellen and Deborah had escaped
Why was 1t not possible for fortune
to have brought them there7 His
eye swept the Gene with the instinct
Of a trained soldier to whom the habit
Of seeking cover has become second
nature. The coppicel They were
there and he would see them; they
should not escape him now. He has
tily arranged his course.
In a few moments Blythedale came
back with his keepers and a shutter
from the nearest keepers house over
which blankets and comforts had been
hastily thrown. With infinite care,
they lifted the PROSTATE, ~senseless
strathgate upon It and started for
the hall.
IF you'll forgive me, Blythedale,"
said Sir Charles in answer TO an In
Vitation to accompany them, Il have
something to think about and l shall
stay here alone for a few moments"
"Oh, very well, suit yourself" re-
turned Blythedale, but when you've
had your thought out, come up to the
hall and I'll give you some breakfast
and something to drink to take the
taste of this demned unpleasant bust
ness out Of u mouths, and 80 early
in the morning, too! Poor Strath-
gatel"
Seton stood quietly until he had
satisfied himself that the party had
got out of sight and sound. Then he
turned to the coppice.
Mistress Deborah" he cried softly,
approaching the edge. Lady Ellen!"
He listened. He detected a slight
whimpering sound and then a sob.
Mistress Deborah, l know your
voice." cried Sir Charles forcing his
way through the underground regard
less Of his clothing, and in a moment
he was by the side of Mistress Deb.
bic.
Mistress Debbie had been lying upon
her face. She lifted herself up on her
arms and was staring at Sir Charles
as well as she could stare at anyone
with the tears streaming down hel
face. Leaves and bits of mold cluna
to her person, her eyes were heavy
her face was haggard. Il is evidence
Of the quality of Sir Charles passion
that, ever in this guise, he though
her beautiful.
He stopped over her instantly
/ caught her in his arms and drew he
/ to her feet. Mistress Debbie fel
against him, chung to him with an as
tonishing access of strength and erie,
the more.
In his excitement and rapture a
/; this delightful contact, Sir Charles di
not notice the other darker figure !!
. ing prone near the spot whence h
had plucked his love. AS o as hi
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OF her restraining arm.
"My lord is well?" she cried in an
guished tones.
Perfectly we'll" said Sir Charles,
but arrested"
For whRtl For the duel?"
NAY. for disobedience of orders.
for refusing to reioin his ship, for-"
And he was following me" cried
Lady Ellen with a heavenly smile,
he cared more for me than orders.
Or
And then the thought Of Lady Ce-
oily swept into her mind and clouded
her heart
Madam" said Seton, believe me
he cares more for you than anything
under heaven"
"And am l not to go to him nowt"
asked Ellen. Il see how foolish I
have been"
IF you will forgive me the sugges-
tion," said Seton. otis Darlington
who has played the fool and now he's
In a grave situation. Admiral KEEP
hard is his friend, but he is helpless.
My lord must stand a court-martial
and tbs likely to go hard with him."
What is to be done?" asked Ellen,
seeing her new found cup Of happiness
about to be dashed from her lips,
you must go to the king, tell him
the whole story"
Who will take me there?" asked
Ellen, after a long pause.
II will" returned Sir Charles.
Think you that having at last run
you down, I would allow Mistress Deb
bic out of my sight again? Courage,
madam, we will appeal to his majesty
in person. He hath a kind heart for
all his strange ways, God bless him.
We viii all go together and appeal to
him, but first / must get you shelter"
and Sir Charles looked away as he
spoke-"and clothes suitable for your
sex. We will go to Blythedale hall"
Have they taken Lord s~trathgate
there?"
"Ay," returned Sir Charles, lin q
helpless, f~ainting condition"
Il will never 60" said Ellen, de-
cidedly, under any roof in which ne
abides, living or dead"
Very WELL" said Sir Charles. Mis-
tress Deborah shall stay here with
you. 1 will get a carriage somewhere
and We will go to the next posting
station and az the hrst convenient
stopping place the definite arrange
ments may be completed"
"And you and Debbie, Sir Charlesf'
quer.cl Ellen.
IF Mistress Debbie will accept me-
said Sir Charles, bowling c%eremonious'
ly, Il shall be proud to be her hus'
band"
"oh, Sir Charles" faltered Debbie
rising to her feet and blushing like
the crimson ribbon with which heI
dress was trimmed, q did not want tc
run away a bill" she said as Sir Charles
utterly oblivious to Lady Ellen, caught
her in his arms.
You found Bakers Saints Rest
a heavenly volume" says my lady
softly. MAY it be peaceful and hap
by with you to the last page"
"Amen!" assented Sir Charles, cut
ting short Debbie's ejaculation in tn,
most approved and delectable way.
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sergeant saluted and declared him.
self ready for the business on which
he had come. Seton had taken a step
toward his friend, when the latter, his
pale face suddenly flushing, darted at
him.
Seton" he said In a low, fierce
voice, where's my wifeY"
In the intensity Of his passion he
seized Seton BY the shoulders and
shook him slightly
Now, Sir Charles had come there
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Ny Lord lie Arrested.

But Lord Darlington was not to go
very far in his present path. for two
carriages which had galloped rapidly
across the park toward the n which
had brought him thither stopped sud
denly Before Darlington and Parkman.
The door was thrown open and Sir
Charles Seton and a naval officer in
full uniform a~lighted from the first.
From a second a sergeant and four
marines, completely armed. descended
to the sward.
The marines instantly fell. in ranks
and stood at attention. The naval Of.
flcer looked back toward them. The
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eye fell upon her, he quickly lifted his
sweetheart's head and held her from
him a little.