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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-09
VIII Teach at Aitkin.

Miss Elsie Roberts and sister,
Mrs. Ina Moscrip, left for a visit
at the state fair Thursday, accom-
panied by their cousins, the Me-
Masters. From there Miss Roberts
goes to Aitkin. where she will have
charge of the fourth grade this
year, while the McMasters, who
had been her guests for a couple of
weeks, returned home, going from
St. Paul to Burlington on the river
and from there by rail to Preston
and then on to Hopkins, Mo.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-09-09

Mrs. James Jensen and sons Guy
and Earl went to Minneapolis last
Wednesday to make that city their
future home. They had been the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Bou-
dette, and came here for Tracy,
where they formerly resided. The
change in residence was made nee
essary by the removal of Mr.. Jen-
sons headquarters to Minneapolis.
He is a travelling salesman for the
J. L. Owens Machinery Co.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-09-12
cHURcH.sTEP POKER coNDoNED
Pastor Lays Blame for Boys Card
Playing on Precedent of Adults.

Pittsburg, Pa.-Rev. DR.. c. l.. E
Cartwright of the First Methodist Epis
copal church. Braddock, took for his text
Playing Cards on Church Steps" He
said he discovered a number of boys
playing poker on the steps for Gig
arettes. His first impulse was to or
der the boys away, but he recon
sidered.
why should they not play on the
steps of the church," he inquired sar
castically. Some members of our
churches play cards in their homes, on
trains, and at summer hotels. They
play for prizes, books. cut glass
hair combs and vases.
why should not those innocent
boys play for cigarettes? They like
the smoke better than the women like
the vases. The boys parents probably
play cards, and it is likely they play
at religion, as we'll
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-09-12

upward or downward at the pitchers
bidding left the greatest batters OF
the opposing team mere air-pushers.
They could not unravel the curves,
and Brooklyn won a great game.
Then, unknown to the 1000 fans,
Bell collapsed in the dressing room
and wept like baby when Manager
Patsy" Donovan patted him on the
shoulder and said: George, have a
hunch that the baby is going to live.
Go to it. We can't spare you, but
If your presence is to save the child
every man in the team will be root
ing for you while you are ON your way
to Knoxville"
Hastily dressing, Bell was rushed
to the railroad station in time to
board a train bearing him to the bed
side of his dying child in Pennsyl-
vania
Three minutes before he was called
to play the game of his life, Bell re-
ceived the telegram announcing that
his child could not live "a hours. He
had primed himself for the great eff
fort against the Pittsburgs, had stud
led how to defeat their best twirlers
and was confident that nothing would
get away from him in the battle Of
bats and wits. The receipt of the tele-
gram was blow to him.
Manager Donovan was loath to ex-
cuse Bell, knowing the pitcher could
win, and professional pride induced
the pitcher to see the game out" An
other man would not have amounted
to so cents in the box, Donovan said
after he game, but he added: Bell
is different from other men. sin
cerely hope that his baby will get
well. We all hope so-every man in
the team"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-09-12

get the wire, and We beat them on
the road. We must find the engineer
and get it ourselves"
"I've got an idea," said Fitzhugh.
''It's this: Why not take the machine
without asking? / was a fireman
once, and l can run it pretty we'll"
l thought moment on the risk, but
the need was greater.
Just the thing. Take the money
for the horses to your friend there.
I'll open the switch
In few minutes Fitzhugh was back.
II told him." he chuckled. HE
says it's a Jail offense, but it's the
only thing we can do"
ut may be case of life and death"
| said. Pull out"
There's mighty little steam here
hardly enough to move her." said Fitz-
hugh. from the cab stirring the fire.
But as he put his hand to the lever
she did move easily on to the main
track and rested while l reset the
switch.
Then l climbed back into the cab
and sank down before the warm blaze
in stupor of faintness as the engine
glided smoothly and swiftly down the
track.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-09-12

ton be a jest OF the enemy to divert
my attention? | dismissed this theory
as soon as it suggested itself.
The closing portion of the note set
my heart beating fast. At last l was
to have the opportunity to meet my
mysterious employer face to face. But
what explanation was l to make?
she learned that Henry Wilton had
given up his life in her service and
that /, who had taken his place, could
tell nothing of the things she wished
to know?
l wrote a brief note to Richmond
stating that | had no key, inclosed the
Unknowns note, with the remark that
| had returned and gave it to Owens
to deliver. l was in some anxiety lest
he might not know where Richmond
was to be found. But he took the
note without question, and L law down
time to reach the opening session of
the stock market, and in moment
was fast asleep.
The Stock Exchange was a boiling
and bubbling mass of excited men as
| reached it. | shouldered my way
through the crowd into the buzzing
Board-room as the session opened. EX-
element thrilled the air, but the open
ing was listless. All knew that the
struggle over Omega was to be set
tied that day, and that Doddridge
Knapp or George Decker was to find
ruin at the end of the call, and all
were eager to hasten the decisive mo-
ment.
| could see nothing of Doddridge
Knapp, and the uneasy feeling that he
was at Livermore came over me.
What was my duty in case he did not
appear? Had he left his fotune at the
mercy of the market to follow his law
less schemes? Had he been caught
in his own trap, and was he now to be
ruined as the result of his own acts?
might have spared my worry. The
call had not proceeded far when the
massive form of Doddridge Knapp ap-
peared at the railing. The strong
wolf-marks of the face were stronger
than ever as he watched the scene on
the floor. l looked in vain for a trace
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-09-12
Your Druaoist VIII Tell You

That Murine Eye Remedy Cures Eyes,
Makes Weak Eyes Strong. Doesn't Smart,
Soothes Eye Pain and Sells for soc.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-09-12

hind us the trail of dripping garments.
l heaved sigh of relief as Trent
opened the door, and we once more
faced the pleasing prospect of warmth,
dry clothing and friends.
We had made the run from Niles
without incident and had left tho en-
CINE on a siding at Brooklyn without
being observed. If the railroad COM
pany still has curiosity, after all these
years, to know how that engine got
from Niles to Brooklyn, l trust that
the words I have just written may be
taken as an explanation and apology
where's Barkhouse?" l asked, be-
coming comfortable once more with
dry clothes, warm room and fresh
bandage on my arm.
"He hasn't shown up, SIR" said
Trent. Owens and Larson went out
to look for him toward evening yes
terday, but there wasn't sign of
him"
Try again to-day. You may pick
UP news at Borton's or some of the
waterfront Saloons
"Oh, there was letter Cor you,
said Trent. 81 near fogot."
l snatched the envelope, for the ad
dreTs was in the hand of the Tn.
knyHn. The sheet within bore the
words:
Where is the boy? Have you re-
moved him? Send the key to Rich
mond. Let mo know when Won 70
turn, for l must see you as soon as ii
is safe
| read the note three or four times
and each time | was more bewildered
than before. | had left the boy in
Livermore, but certainly he was not
the one she meant. He was the
wrong boy" and my employer mus,
be well aware that l had taken him
at her orders. OK could that expedi
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-09-12
Pet Cats Bite Causes Rablea.

New York.-Mrs. j. c. Trumbull Of
Baldwin, l.. l., succumbed to rabies,
which developed from a cat bite re-
ceived three months previously. For
eight hours before her death Mrs.
Trumbull endured the fearful agonies
of the last stages of the disease The
cat which caused Mrs. Trumbull's
death was a pet. While she was play.
ing with 1t 1t suddenly turned on her
AID sank its teeth Into her nose.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-09-12

upon him of last nights work. If he
had been at Livermore he showed no
sign of the passions or anxieties that
had filled the dark hours.
He nodded carelessly for me to
come to him as he caught my eye
You have the stock?"
Cali safe"
"And the proXies?"
Gust as you ordered"
The King of the Street looked at, N e
sharply.
ANY orders ?" ! asked at last.
BE where l can call you the min
ute want you," he replied.
"Now, my boy" he continued after a
minute, you are going to see what
hasn't been seen in the Boards for
years, and l reckon you'll never see it
again"
What is it," I asked politely. /
was prepared for almost any kind of
fireworks in that arena.
Doddridge Knapp made no reply,
but raised his hand as if to command
silence, and moment later the call of
Omega was heard. And, for a marvel
strange stiffness did fall on the
throng.
At the word Of call l saw Doddridge
Knapp step down to the floor of the
pit, calm, selfpossessed, his shoulders
squared and his look as proud and
forceful as that of monarch who
ruled by the might of his sword, while
a grim smile played about his stern
mouth.
The silence Of T.. the moment that
followed was almost painful, when the
voice of Doddridge Knapp rang like
a trumpet through the Board-room.
Five hundred for Omega!"
This was wild jump from 325 that
was marked against the stock at the
! close on Saturday, but supposed the
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-09-12
How the Judge Viewed II.

Even judge on the bench likes his
joke. A man whose name is Waters
was arraigned in Bilville court on n
charge of assault and battery. what
did you do to him." asked the Judge,
to make him assault you?" I'VE wuz
at dinner" was the reply, IAN we got
into a dispute, an all I did wuz to hit
him side the head with a corndodger,
an week arterward he come back
an beat me shameful" WELL" said
the Judge, you know what the Scrip
ture says: Bread cast upon the wa
ters will return to you after many
days! Constitution
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-09-12
RUSHED FROM FIELD
TO HIS DYING CHILD
PITCHER STIRRED FANS TO EN-.
THU6IASM, THOUGH HIS
HEART WAS ACHING.

New York.-George Bells baby was
dying when he pitched in the remark
able game which netted Brooklyn a
victory over Pittsburg, shutting out
the lattcr team to 0-in the pres
ence of 1000 baseball fans. Not one
among the 1000 who applauded the
work of the pitcher knew the fear
that was burdening the heart of the
man in The box.
Never before had Brooklyn's twirl-
er demonstrated such ability. He
was master of the ball. 1t did his bid
ding to the slightest curve. 1t magical
ly approached the plate, then moving
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-09-12
Killed in Siuht of Audience.

Erie, Pa.-William p. Num-. stage
manager at the Vaudeville theater, at
Four-Mile creek, was killed by an
electric shock as the result Of touch
ing n defective current wire in a
switchboard during the fourth act of
the performance. He was watching
the act while working the switch
board. The tragedy was witnessed by
several hundred people, who were
seated in the theater. Num- fell head.
long upon the stage in full view of the
audience.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-09-12
LYDIA E. PINkHAM

Nature and woman's work COM
bined have produced the grandest
remedy for woman's ills that the
world has ever known.
In the good old fashioned days Of
our grandmothers they relied upon
the roots and herbs of the field to
cure disease and mitigate suffering.
The Indians on our Western
Plains to-day can produce roots and
herbs for every ailment, and cure
diseases that battle the most skilled
physicians who have spent years In
the study of drugs.
From the roots and herbs of the
field Lydia g. Pinkham more than
thirty years ago gave to the women
of the world a remedy for their Pc
cuIiar ills, more potent and etfica-
ciouS than any combination OF drugs
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound is now recognized as the
standard remedy for woman's ills.
Mrs. Bertha Muff, of 515 NC. ST.,
Louisiana, Mo-, writes:
complete restoration to health
means SO much to me that for the sako
of other suffering women l am willing
to make my troubles public.
"For twelve years I had been suffer-
ing with the worst forms of female ills.
During that time I had eleven different
physicians without help. No tongue
can tell what I suffered, and at times L
could hardly walk About two years
ago wrote Mrs. Pinl1ham for advice.
l followed it, and can truly say that
Lydia e Pinl1ham's Vegetable Com
pound and Mrs. Pinkham's advice re-
stored health and strength. 1t is
worth mountains of gold to suffering
women
What Lydia e. PfnGham's Vege-
table Compound did for Mrs. Mutf,
it will do for other suffering women
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-09-12
His Faulty Memory.

'Have you got apy-any typewriter
exterminators asked the small boy.
What" exclaimed the salesgirl,
aghast.
typewriter exterminalors. l think
that's what they told me- to get. Any
how, it was something shat"
"Do you mean typewriter erasers"
well maybe that was it, but what's
the difference? Amt they the same!
/ want dimes worth OF EN-"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-09-12
SYNOPSIS.

Giles Dudley arrived in San Francisco
10 join his friend and distant relative
Henry Wilton. whom he was to assist
IN an important and mysterious task, and
ferry boat trip into the city. The re-
narkable resemblance of the two men
DIS noted and commented on by passen-
gers on the ferry. They see a man with
snake eyes, which sends a thrill through
Dudley. Wilton postpones an explanation
of the strange errand Dudley is to per-
FORM. but occurrences cause MN 10
know il is one of no ordinary meaning:
Dudley is summoned to the morgue and
there finds the dead body of his friend.
Henry Wilton. And thus Wilton dies
without ever explaining to Dudley the
puzzing work he was to perform in san
Francisco. In order to discover the Sc
cret mission his friend had entrusted TO
him, Dudley continues his disguise and
permits himself to be known as Henry
Wilton. He learns that there Is a boy
whom he is charged with secreting and
protecting. Dudley, mistaken for VIII
ION, is employed by Knapp, to assist
a stock brokerage deal Giles Dudley
.dnds himself Closeted in a room with
Mother Borton who makes confidant
of him He can learn nothing about the
mysterious; boy further than that IL or is
after him. Dudley visits the home OF
Knapp and is stricken by the beauty OF
Luella his daughter stunning tour our
TO Chinatown. Giles Dudley learns tnat
the party is being Swallowed by Terrill.
1Iuella and Dudley are cut OIL from
Che rest of the party. and imprison,,
ed in a hallway behind an iron-bound
door. Three Chinese ruffians approach the
imprisoned couple. A battle ensues one
Is knocked down Giles begins firing. Tim
Terrill is seen in the mob. newly form.
ed mob is checked by shots from Giles
revolver. Policeman Corson breaks down
the door with an ak and the couple Is
rescued Luella thanks Giles Dudley Tor
saving her life. Knapp appears at the
nights debauch. Following his instruc-
-tions Dudley has a notable day In the
Stock Exchange, selling Crown Diamond
and buying Omega, the object being TO
lev discovers that he loves Luella Knapp.
Mother Borton tells Giles Dudley that
<'they've discovered where the boy is.
The mysterious unknown woman employ
with "the boy who is turned over to
Dudley with his guards and they drive
with him to the ferry boat to take tram
out of the city. Dudley and his faithful
guards convey 1.-The boy by train to the
village OF Liyermore. as per the written
after tho party is quartered in the hotel
n special train arrives in Livermore Inc
gang" including Darby Meeker ana Inn
Terrfil, lay siege to the hotel ana en-
aeavor to capture tbH 3T Ght WI" "Tricked
again" cries Tim Terrill. when he sees
the Youngsters face. IT'S the wrong
Soy Dudley and Terrill meet in battle
conscious by Terrilrs assistant and
awakes to find himself in hotel room
4,nder care OF his guards. The hotel Is
guarded by Terrills men VINO are IN
structed to kill the first man VINO trles "
ascaT.s. Dudley gives the note to the one one
ta1,a,i man The boy is left behind ana
I(udley and his remaining guards MAKE
their escape by horseback.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-09-12
~ CHAPTER XlV.-Continued.


The willing brutes shot forward into
the darkness at the word ana tossed
q The rain drops from their ears with
many an angry nod
I have a dim recollection OF splash
ING over miles of level road, drenched
With water and buffeted by gusts or
wind that faced us more and more,
with the mCnOtOnOus beat OF hoofs
eaver in nv ears, and the monotonous
.,sfride of the horse beneath me ever
.racl,ng my tired muscles. Then we
slackered pace in a road that wound
IN sharp descent through gap in the
rr,frls. and the rush and roar OF tor
rent beneath and beside us, the wind
svcoping with wild blasts through
the trees that lined the way and COW
cred the hillside and seeming TO
change the direction of its attack at
every moment.
We'll make it, reckon" said
Thatcher, at last. ITS only two miles
farther. and the train hasn't gone up
yet"
There was no sign of life about the
station as we drew our painting, steam
ing hcfyes to halt before 1t, ana no
train was in sight. The rain dripping
heavily from the caves was the only
sound that came from it, and dull
glow from an engine that lay alone
on siding was the only light that
was to be seen.
What's the time?" asked Thatcher.
eve must have made quick trip
Twenty minutes past three" said l,
striking a match under my coat to see
my watch face.
Immortal snakes!" cried Thatcher.
I'm an idiot. This is Sunday night"
failed to see the connection of
these startling discoveries, but l had
spirit enough to argue the case. 1T S
Monday morning, now"
well, it's the same thing. The
freight doesn't run tonight"
awoke to some interest at this an
ynouncement.
"Why. it's got to run, or we must
take 10 saddle again for the rest of the
way"
These horses can't go five miles
more at that gait, let alone 20" pro-
tested Thatcher
We'll, then, we must get other
horses here"
Come" said Fltzhugh; whats the
use of that wien there's an engine on
ahe siding doing nothing?'
Just the idea. Find the man in
charge
But there did not appear to be any
man in charge The engineer end
fireman were gone, and the Waterman
mad been driven to cover by the foul
weather.
We looked the iron horse over en-.
yviously.
why, this is the engine that came
dp with the special this noon" said
iFitzhugh. / remember the number"
Good! We are ahead of the enemy
then. They haven't had chance to
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-09-12
CHAPTER XIV.
A Flutter in the Market.

The gray pail of the storm hung
over San Francisco. The dim light of
the morning scarcely penetrated into
the Railways as We climbed the stairs
that led to our lodgings, leaving be-
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-09-12

One of the many things a conceited
youth is unable TO understand is how
any sensible female can pass him up
for some other chap.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-20
DON'T TELL SON HE CAN BE PRESIDENT,
SAYS EDUCATOR

new students Of the New York uni.
versity summer school. lie IL be
ing criticised By not a few edu-
Gators
The keynote Of Diapers philoso-
ply was that American school chill,
dren should not be taught TO rise
out Of the class In which they are
born.
In foreign countries" he said,
boys expect to follow their
fathers. and are expected to stay
IN the class where they begin. Here
all are encouraged % move out Of
their class and do a more intellee.
tual kind OF work than their fathers
did IN other words. cur education.
al system, acting upon our national
temperaments. often leads children
into mischief II often encourages
them 70 undertake things for which
they are not fitted.
Il think We make n mistake in
telling the child that he can be
president Of the United States. 1t
IL not a mistake 10 tell him that he
IN eligible But we do not explain
the remoieness OF the possibilities
We err in describing the road for
reaching distinction"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-20

Dou You want TO become a car
toonists
Yes
Well. here's some advice;
First Don't.
Second--lf You must. here Is The
stars correspondence kit OF sar-
looming. warranted to Iwoduce no.
suits
A. One pair OF eomeasses.
n. One straight edge.
C. Pencil and paper.
Now for sample lesson. entitled
The Candidates.
Taft - Draw large circle - his
body Small circle-his head. Ftll
In features with curves. Add arms
and legs sparingly. Special charae-
teristics-smlie. girth. mustach.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-20

sherman Draw an ellipse FIJI
IN with more curves Special char.
acteristies eyeglasses. mutton'chop
sidebufss. safe and sane hair
Bryan Draw a square. block
out features with straight marks
Special characteristics aauiline
nose. squarecat coat hair sparse
on top. but tousled AZ temples.
Kern More straight lines Square
whiskerH, square forehead. square
ears. Special characteristics white
wings" collar. pointed nose, Ions
face.
Final instructions.
Now get busy and do your worst
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-20

lStar Special SerVlee.l
NEW YORK. July 20.--non't tell
your hoy he can be president OF the
United States!
Don't tell him he can be mil.
lionairel
Don't encourage your children
TO undertake impossible feats N
you do. you may ruin them for
life"
This ~ the advice OF no lesser
an educator than Andrew s. Ora
per. state commissioner OF eduea.
ton. Ills words startled the 600
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-20
YELLED THREAT
is MADE
10Y United Press.

TACOMA. july 20 The mystery
In the disappearance last fail 81
Harry y LlstOn. superintendent Of
the ptiyallun Indian agancy, II deep
cncd by the fact that the severn
ment has not arrested him. and b.
further sensational statements
made IN q letter from i.islon IN
which he demands 81 ZOO from John
S Baker. Of this city. under b yelled
threat that u he does not get the
money aud be II made Ia suffer hy
the government be viii also bgit@
into tha case MF Baker and Eams
other well known Tacomanv.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-20

before have circumstances
permitted such ruthless
slaslting OF prices. Never
before has il been possible
TO offer individual buyers
such high grade, we'll
known standard makes at
bona fide savings OF Sl20,
$l37, $3.50 and as high as
500.
No better proof OF the
genuincness OF this money
saving opportunity can be
found than the manner in
which discriminating buy
ers-many of them keen
judges of piano value
lose no time IN swapping up
the rare values.
All told, the cases OF six
ty-four pianos were in
jured. Some more serious
~ than others, but many Of
them can be refinished so
that only the closest exam
nation will reveal the
mars. Forty-two have al
ready been snapped up. The
remaining twenty-five pi-
amos we're placed on sale this
morning at 9 o'clock, at
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-07-20

while bringing a Ncow alongside
his launch. Ruby. az West Seattle
this afternoon. W SHREDDER slipped
aud his left lea VAS crushed be.
tween the scow and the gunwale
Of the launch. he was brough,
across the bay aud taken to bis
home. ~ 18th ay and Harrison "a.
TN an ambulance