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Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-15

Irrespective Of any other consid-}
Grafton but that of friendly sympathy
the people of the state will ergret
to learn of Senator Hansbrough's S
serious condition, necessitating an
operation recently performed at Min
neapolis. The senator has been in
poor health for a year or so, and his
condition was not improved by the
necessities of strenuous primary
campaign lasting for a number Of
months. He underwent mastoid
operation while in Washington in the
course of the last session Of congress
and an aggraYation OF the trouble
from which he suffered then has
made a second operation necessary.
The operation is at best dangerous
and exhausting and in the senator's
physical condition is more to be fear
ed. It is to be hoped that he may
continue to improve and that rest
from his legislative activities may
restore him to complete health.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28
Cow Draos Boy to Death.

Independence - Henry Smith. 10
years old, left home in Independence
TO take a neighbours COW to pasture.
Around the cows horns a long rope
was tied. The other end the boy
knotted about his waist and drove the
animal in front of him. The COW be.
came frightened and began to run.
Henry was thrown to the ground. His
screams only added to the cows ter
ror and she ran faster. His skull was
fractured. The COW ran about quar-
ter of mile before II stopped, ex'
hausted, in front of a greenhouse on
the Spring Branch road. When men
found the boy he was breathing, but
died a few minutes later.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28
MISSOURI NEWS
Jobes Ia Federal Receiver.

Kansas City-Judge John c. Pollock
In the United States district court
appointed c. S. Jobes, a banker OF
Kansas City, receiver for the Great
Western Life Insurance agency. The
appointment was made upon applica-
tion OF stockholders OF the company.
who charged fraud In the manage
ment OF the concern. Judge Pollock
directed William Barton OF Kansas
City, receiver appointed for the COM
pany by the Missouri circuit court,
nd A. A. Swain, receiver appointed by
the Colorado state court, to turn over
to the federal receiver all the assets
Of the company now In their posses.
sion. The court further ordered that
Mr.. Jobes secure the resignation OF
every director Of the agency company
at once and proceed to elect a new
directory.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

Ford. Va. In less than three months
after his enlistment His command
WAS ordered TO retreat. and every man
obeyed save young Rand. at the time
but is years OF age The rest OF his
battalion OF 500 men was swept in dis
order from the held. but Rand held
his ground. despite the fact that the
field vas plowed by shot and shell
all about him. The enemy finally abb
solutely refused To IRE az the boy
standing brayely alone and firing az
them as coolly as II he had a regiment
al his back Rand then crept across
the field and a deep rayine and Joined
the command OF Gen. A. IL. Barnum.
The congressional medal OF honor
was not instituted until a year later.
and the FIRST one struck of was pre-
sentsd 20 Rand for his distinguished
gAllsntry on that memorable day az
Blackburn's Ford.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

Kansas Clty-At a district conven.
tion to elect delegates to the Jeffer-
son City convention, Mayor Critten-
den introduced a resolution demand
ing legislative action TO limit the
franchise OF negroes. This was unani'
mously and enthusiastically adopted.
The Crittenden resolution declares
that southern restriction is sending
hordes Of vicious and criminal blacks
to Missouri. and to protect not only
our political institutions. but our
homes. the legislature OF Missouri
should be asked to deny the right Of
suffrage to the ignorant, vicious and
criminal Of the negro race"
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

king instead her old position on the
bench. There she sat alone for a
quarter OF an hour or 80 until Eleanor,
passing on her way out TO water the
yerbenas. stopped TO say: Grandma,
you look drOwsy; take this pillow"
and she slipped a cushion behind the
old Woman's back.
Then as she started down the
steps; I'm going to the gate to watch
for the parade" she said. you know
this is Decoration day. and the old
soldiers are 20 march to the GENE.
terry"
There was a twinge in the elderly
conscience at sight OF the young face
with It's drawn cheeks and heavy.
pink-lidded eyes. but she only said:
Thank you. but must not sleep; I
want to see the soldiers, too" and the
girl passed out into the garden.
After n few minutes. something set
the chair to rocking again. but this
time II was not moved by the wind.
II was occupied by a tall. strapplng
man who twlrled hat in his hands.
She looked closer--no. Il was a cap.
a blue cap and the man was In uni.
foY.H.
he was big and bread zAouldered.
a7d blunt In speech and manner as he
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

said: We'll, 'Lindy. I'm here for the
last time. We march tomorrow.
can get q fuTlough IL want II, but
don't want Il unless--well, you know
what I do want"
Strangely enough he did not wait
for her words. She did not-could not
speak.
He went on: What have you got
against me. 'Lindy? Is II because I
seem rough? But I'm a soldier. and
you don't find many softies In the
army. But We boys are true-true as
this uniform, and we aren't afraid Of
a battery-not even the kind that
your eyes fash. Lindy."
The cap was thrown to the floor.
and he clasped his hands, big, wealth.
er.beaten hands, and leaned toward
her. They tell you I'm a rover. and
can't settle down. but II amt so: I'll
only fight as long as the flag needs
me, and then-then home TO you.
know-they're trying TO match you
with that old White because he's rich,
aren't they?"
Something tied the woman's tongue;
she could not utter a sound.
He rose. Il know you love me,
Lindy, but you're afraid. I'm of-ofi
for good--or bad. And when you hear
Of me dead. with a bullet in my body,
youll know whose fault II is. You're
coward. false and chicken.hearted.' y
He stood in front OF her, pouring out
the words In a storm. He was very
red, his breath felt hot on her fore,
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28


head as he bent over her But love
you. Iindy. and when come back
again-when the war Is over-be true
be true"
The words came in choppy, disjoint.
cd sentences, then they suddenly
ceased
The chair began TO rock again
sedately this time. and another speak,
or took up the thread where II had
been abruptly cut oif-took IL up In a
thin, cold voice. He was gray.beard.
ed man with a Bible I'm his hand, and
Joe. her soldier-lover, had gone.
Miss Melinda" the newcomer was
saying: Il deemed II proper you
should acQuaint yourself with the mar.
riage service beforehand. Your family
and myself have decided on a church
wedding; | know you prefer a home
ceremony. but we have decided other.
wise. You are young and these mat.
tiers may safely be left to older heads"
He took her hand in his own palm.
which was cold. aud with a formal
good.by he. too, disappeared.
But the chair kept on It's rocking
more violently this time, and in II
sat an old nurge. holding a peevlsh
baby tight against her breast. She
was saying: Il tell you. Mrs. White.
it's a good thing you didn't marry that
soldier, Joe CooNer. Just see how
nice you're fixed now. Here you have
good. reliable husband-some older.
TO be sure, but you gals all need tight
reins. was young and giddy once.
myself And think II you'd a married
that soldier; You'd a ben a widow
woman now, for they're decoratin' his
grave this minute-it is Decoration
day, you know. They do say as Joe
Cooper had promised his mother not
to go back that last time, and then all
OF a student he up and went-a love
affair. they say. Killed? Course he
was-hrst thing"
Grandmother White sat up very stlfi
and opened her eyes.
Eleanor came rushing ON to the
porch. Granny, dear, what's the mat.
ter? Did the gun brighten you? II was
only the salute. The parade has start,
Gu. ibu must bG hhNbulAbIAAolt on
that bench. come. SIT here" and she
led her to the rocking chair-vacan,
now, but stlll swinging-swinging-
mo. no. not there. not In that chair
Eleanor"
Grandmother White rose and wen,
10 the edge Of the porch from whence
she could see the line OF men with
flags waving here and there between
the trees.
When the last soldier had fled on,
OF sight and while the drum was still
sounding In her ears, the old lady
said: Eyes, yes. Il was a bad dream
Eleanor. child-but did you say Their,
was enough nut nlling for a bis
cake?"
Eyes. grandma" the girl replied
trying not 10 show surprise at the ir
relevant question.
Then wen invite that young Henry
over for dinner"
Eleanor grew pink as the bunch Of
bleeding.hearts at her belt-"But
Granny. you said"
Never mind what said. Run over
TO his mothers and tell him to come
here; send him 10 me-"
As Eleanor few out the back way
bareheaded, eager. her grandmother
called after her; Tell him hell fint
me on the poFch-in the old rockinl
: eha.r'"
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

AvM sat Mrs. White-very stin,
{NINM very uncompromising. The
WW morning glory vines,
~ blown by the wind, played
in checkered light ana
shade over the porch: over her tense,
upright figure, topped with its crown
Of silver hair; over the sunburnt face
Of young man who stood near twirl'
ing his hat.
The May sunbeams stole as far as
the door where. Just within the screen.
a girl was seated. cracking nuts.
There was n vacant rocking chair
on the porch: suddenly II began TO
move in the wind. and reminded Mrs.
White of her manners which, in the
excitement OF the interview, she had
forgotten.
Take a chair. Henry"
But the young man. in no mood for
a truce, ignored the invitation. Then
you won't let me have Eleanor" he
said.
She answered him as bluntly: mo,
Henry; you're a good boy and all that.
but you're not my choice"
choice. did you say?"
Al the sound Of his voice the crack.
ing OF nuts in the kitchen ceased,
Mrs. White took up her shawl and
ran her fingers through the fringe.
Don't be sarcastic. Henry. | mean
what say-my choice. Eleanor has
given me her word OF honor that she
will not marry without my consent"
From within the witchen door there
came a sharp sound Of a pan falling.
II made the youth start nervously; the
grandmother laughed: THAT is what
the men all say. They never seem
TO realize that the girl who has a
sense of duty toward an old woman
is best worth winning"
Henry walked slowly to the porch
steps. then turned You see. it's just
this way. Mrs. White; It isn't a ques
ton OF whether EleaDors worth win
ming, or loves me, or anything else
| All know is, that l love her, and
am too crazy 10 think OF anybody OF
anything but her. suppose | ought
to say I'd quit. but" he went to the
other end of the porch from whence
he could get a view of the girl seated
within--the girl whose eyes met his
But | can't promise you; good.by.'
And although he addressed Mrs
White, he looked beyond her through
the doorway. backing slowly to the
steps. Then he turned and walked
on down the garden path. attended b!
q sentinel row of sunfiowers.
Eleanor went on with her work. He
grandmother pulled at the fringe
few moments, then she went to tn
door. You heard what Henry said?
she asked.
Eleanor nodded. The silence, and
tell.tale redness In her cheeks an,
eyes. spoke volumes.
Have you got enough nuts for tn
cake filling?" the old lady said afte
q pause.
"Yes'm, they're all DONE" an,
Eleanor. gathering up her apron fuI
OF shells in one hand. and the dis
in the other, rose and went into tn
pantry. glad to escape conversation.
Her grandmother returned to tn
porch. The chair rocked In the wind
but she needed not its invitation, Il
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

Here is another indication that bust
ness is improving at home and abroad.
The commercial papers announce that
room on vessels has been engaged for
shipping 10000 tons OF pig iron from
Alabama furnaces to Mediterranean
ports. This means not only that there
Is a growing demand in the old world.
but that In supplying the requirements
American producers will have q fair
market and will be enabled TO give EN-.
ployment to more American labor.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28
Wins A Bride Of 90 at 70.

st. Louis-"I guess we're old enough
to know what we are doing" remarked
i. G. Dillman. rs years old. Of Ken.
nett. Mo, when he was asked at Belle.
VILE about his marriage to Mrs. Susan
Z. Holden. CO, of No. 3OOG Locust
street, st. Louis. The ceremony was
performed at the home OF the Rev. J.
Y. Reid OF the First Methodist Epis-
copal church OF Bellevllle. The cou-
pie returned to Kennett.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

After all. John Hay did write The
Breadwinners." a novel that had con-
siderable vogue rs years ago. II was
published anonymously before the au-
thor had made reputation as one OF
the greatest secretaries OF state the
country ever had, and the secret was
kept. although suspected, until ut last,
states the Youths Companion. Mira.
Hay has consented that the credit
which belonged to her dead husband
shall be given to him In an account
Of the book in "A Manual OF American
Literature" recently published.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

II may be questioned whether In
modern annals a queerer accident ever
happened than that which caused the
death Of a man on road near Phiia.
delphia. He was picking dandelions
growing under a wall along the road
when a passing trolley car Jumped the
track as 4 neared him and. running
squarely at him. crushed him TO death
against the wall. Not the most vivid
Imagination could conceive OF such
. tragedy. and yet. according TO the
laws Of probability, says the Balt.
more American. II win not happen
again for two or three generations.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

Commenting on the danger OF trust
ing women 10 run motor cara, an
Ohio mayor suggests that the only
proper machine for a woman to run Is
the sewing machine. We should be
more willing to confine our women to
these useful contrivances II they had
electric motors TO drive them. II
would be we'll II some OF the power
spent In driving automobiles were APP
piled to necessary domestic engines,
which in many homes overtax the feet
that push the treadles.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

It is very discouraging. Here is the
Lady's Pictorial OF London saying:
1--WE do not want all women to be
smart and energetic; she who can be
merely gentle and charming and
KracIous-and shall We not even say
Observation-Disclosures the ideal Of
womanhood for man to worship"
More mollycoddles.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28
Memorial Day Adareaa.

Perhaps the most remarkable Me-
mortal dag address In the country was
that delivered az Marysyille. Kan. BY
DR.. Williamson =. Boyakin. who was
the GrAnd Army orator on the Tooth
anniversary OF his birth. In matter
and delivery tho speech il said 10 have
been far above the average.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28
KIrksvlIIe Wants Joint Depot.

Jefferson Clty-The state board OF
railroad and warehouse commission
ers set hearing at KIrksyille for
June 2. on complaint OF the prosecut.
ing attorney OF Adair county that the
Wabash and the Quincy, Omaha &
Kansas City roads do not maintain a
Joint station.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28
Battle with Briekbats, One Dead.

st. Joseph-In a battle with brick
bats as weapons, John Smygelski, 81
years old. received broken skull and
Tony Garobosk was seriously injured
at 923 South Twenty.third street. Smy-
gelsd died later and GarSbosh made
his escape.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

The price OF coal is decreasing. says
a news report. However, this was to
be expected. Now the really wonder.
fnl thing would happen IL the price OF
coal were to decrease in the autumn
instead OF the glad springtime.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28
Bryan Endorsed In Miller County.

Tuscumbia-At the Miller county
Democratic convention here ]. d. Hol.
der. Green Crum. Byron lobe, Barney
Reed and 4. p. Martin were elected
delegate to the state convention.
Strong resolutions were passed in.
dorsing w. ]. Bryan for president,
and the records OF Gov. Folk. Senator
Stone, State Senator De Vilbiss and
Representative X. Inglish.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28
Two Held on Murder charge.

Aurora-Edward Killen and Frank
shelton were held to the Christian
county grand Jury on the charge OF
numbering William Bowen, the old
gardener. who was found in his cabin
near Nlxa with the back OF his head
cruahed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

A problem in all countries is to
keep the young men in the small
towns. The remedies suggested are
many. but we fail to End the most
practical and the most potent. The
way TO keep the young men anywhere
In to keep the pretty girls in the
eame neIghborhood.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

There being a considerable stretch
OF real estate intervening between
France and Turkey It is perfectly safe
for the two countries to make faces
at each other.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

1t Is said that Madame Adelina Pat.
Il plans another farewell tour OF
America. America is pretty we'll &C
customed to this sort Of thing, but
the former diva should remember that
even over here We have a little say
ing about the turning OF the patient
worm.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

A southern paper remarks that no
one ever saw a merry widower." This
IL a very gallant, IL not very accurate,
statement, for naturally, CALAMITY
speaking, why should there ever be a
merry widower?
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

Three Chicago men claim to have
discovered a process by which human
bodies can be turned into metal.
There are plenty already who are evil
IDENTIFY made OF brass.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28
ReoulsItIon for MIsseurlan.

Jefferson City-GOv. Folk issued a
requisition on the governor Of Utah for
the extradition OF A. w. Gregor, who
is wanted at Cape Girardeau for trial
on an indictment charging him with
seduction.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

Several more desirable customs
than the manufacture Of dynamite
bombs would be welcomed from an
archistic immigrants. This is a habit
which should be left with the old
folks at home.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

AS regards the hen. furthermore, she
has one conspicuous advantage over
the COW. It is harder to counterfeit,
adulterate or otherwise impair the
usefulness Of her output.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

A British report says that Americs
70 facing q timber famine. At any
rate. It Is not a presidential timber
fnmina
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

We have II on the word Of an Eng
nsh scientist that the north pole, pre-
sumably having grown weary Of walt
ing 70 be discovered. Is coming south
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

A Boston man is Offering $50 reward
for treatment that will cure a par
rot OF the habit OF repeating profanity
Why not try the Az?
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

The affair OF the Congo seems to be
one Of those matters which will never
DO settled until II is settled right.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

The marriage OF q prosperous medi
cine manufacturer TO an actress gives
assurance that there is hope for the
American drama.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

A professor OF morals will be the
nrst essential II the country ever has
q correspondents school.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28
Former Missouri Mayor Weda.

Holden-Mayor o. G. Boisseau and
Miss Jennette NJ. Smith were mar
ried at the residence OF the bride In
this city. Rev J. o. Hough, pastor Of
the Presbyterian church, otfciated.
The bridge is the only daughter OF
the late w. c. Smith. one OF the
early attorneys and a former mayor
OF this city.
Folk to GO After Lld-Llfters.
Jefferson City-Gov. Folk would
not enter into a bill OF particulars As
10 the course he viii pursue in the
matter. but he stated that he would
again set In operation the machinery
of the law against lld.lifters in st.
Louis county.
University Graduates Wed.
Columbia--At the Christian church
Berry McAlester and Miss Virginia
Dyas were married. The bride 10
pr0mlnent socially. The groom IL
son OF Or. A. w. MeAlester. dean Of
the university medical department.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

Every day has its new heroes, and
Q good many OF them are fremen.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28


Rand's tender Of his services. This
certificate is signed by the mayor and
two prominent citizens OF Batavia, n.
Y. and also by the county clerk aud
the sheriff Of Genesee county, stating
that in less than ten minutes after
the call for troops by President Lin.
coin. April Is. 1861. for $4,000 men
the name OF Charles r. Rand was en-.
rolled as a soldier,
Among the war records at Wash.
ington there IL none OF an earlier en-
llstment than that OF DIR. Rad and
the honor has therefore been given
him by common consent.
Not only waS DIR. Rand the first
volunteer for the civil war. but he
was also the nrst soldier to win the
congressional medal OF honor for dis
tingulshed gallaatry In action.
rsls event occurred az Blaekbn=a's
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28
. The First Volunteer

liz first volunteer for the
civil war was DR.. Charles
+. Rand OF Washington. d.
c. A certificate in the cap.
itol of New York state at.
tests the priority of DR..
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-05-28

Ccopyrishr BY the AuthOr.)
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-07-23
STRAUSS TO
 VISIT NOM f

DAWSON. July 5.-osear x. Str auss. secretary of commerce and lab or in President RooscyeIt's cabinet, N i'll ar rive in Dawson early in July. He will be accompanied by his Nif-. After q short visit here they will continue down the river to Nome.
 These facts became known through instructions received by the Dawson agent of Che Northern Con tsmerciai Co. He was instructed to res, rye bridal chamber for the distingp ishcd travel CTS. Accordingly he has reserved such accommodation on the steamer Susie. which leaves for Nome on or about July 9
 The United States citizens in Daw- son are preparing to receive the see rctary and to entertain him in such a way as will make his vi.jit agreeable and instructive.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-07-23

To Mau-atH. mho fumhled. and Tach counted. Barrett made il eight all when Eolgz forced a run by banging MeDauauea n the slats Boltz then look d brace and struck out Knox. and Phonse pinched Ayers drive to cen tcr and retired the side.
 The Foxes went out in one. two. three order in their half of the eighth, and the soldiers ditto in the ninth.
 Then came the excitement. Mau- seth aa= first up and slammed out his dr-t hH of tue evening. Mountain Uas tpo eager to drive the ball out nf thv lst and struck out, much to his disgust. Smith picked out nice one and drove it past first base, Mauseth landing on second Then with the crowd bowling for hit Eecbc ad- vanced to the plate. He met the ball square on the nose. driving it to the rsht field fence. and Mauseth came all the way in on the drive. scoring the winning run and ending the most ex- citing game of the season Ingraham umpirrd and. although little off on balls and strikes. did good work on the base decisions