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Willmar tribune., 1908-12-23

The watchers marveled wonderful seadness Of For
held rapier there, still at his
lowering they could from their aston
ishment he had thrust it into the scabbard .-.
"Jack twas thing thou wouldst have done to
my afhanced WIFE"
Langley gasped, "What?"
my wife to be, God her." returned Forest.
And what Marsten? Langley asked with an
assumption of roughness his tremuous lips belied
She waits hee she'll wait Away thou goest not
to her; she is"
"Jack" Forest on gently. The Lady Anne the
repository of Lady Courtenay and myse
did not love- She brought to-
gether, but all her love is for thee only"
Langley who staring at him eagerly, cried out Ho"
blind was!"
Charles said Langley presently and Fores* smiled happily
at the Il deserve death at thy hands God grant may
never regret the sparing of my hfe."
Willmar tribune., 1908-12-23
stimated Cost of Taking New Census

could not agree on the rental. The
withdrawal of the machines compelled
the director to ask congress for an
appropriation for experimental work
in developing new mechanisms to be
owned, controlled, and operated by
the government. The results of this
experimental work have exceeded all
expectations. The new mechanisms
invented are novel in plan and design,
are of greater speed and efficiency
than those they supersede, and can
be built and operated at saving in
money as compared with previous ex.
penditures for this purpose.
Willmar tribune., 1908-12-23

w WASHINGTON.-Real wicked and
W ravenous wolves. such as are sup
posed to chase the traveller through
the woods on cold, snowy winter
night, were slain before the eyes of
President Roosevelt in the east room
Of the White House the other evening,
nothing but the naked hands being
utilized to perform this feat.
The wolves were not stationary, but
In actual motion. The entire affair
was SO realistic that some of the dis.
tinguished guests invited to witness
the performance SHE'D toward the win.
dows, thinking they would rather
chance leap in the dark than the
animals in sight
John Alternately, the far famed wolf
killer and western guide, oficiated as
stage manager and did all the killing.
His alone were the naked hands that
stifled the painting breath of the un.
fortunate wolf. He has a reputation
Willmar tribune., 1908-12-23
REPARTEE IN THE FAR WEST.

The host of the Red Dog hotel
walked up to the bar, where Arizona
Bill was setting 'em up.
Il understand" he remarked, lean.
ing up to Bill, 'as how you hev been
maxim disparagin' remarks about my
establishment. Now 1 hev dropped
around to make you eat yer words
"Shore," said Bill, pleasantly. I'D
Jest as soon"
The host fell back in surprise, and
every glass dropped on to the bar.
Eyes, gen'lmen," said Bill, carelessly
looking at the host along the barrel Of
. "A: Eyes, don't mind eatin' my
words, becuz they will be all that I
hev been able to eat sence hev been
here. e."-Judge.
Willmar tribune., 1908-12-23
The Secret Of Happiness.

The secret of happiness in every
life is to be doing what you feel you
can do best, and to have your own
inglenook. To do what you can do
best includes the entire gamut, from
housekeeper to social queen, though I
should like to turn the gamut upside
down by putting the homemaker at
the top instead Of the bottom of tho
scale. Your own inglenook you must
have, married or single, If you would
take into your life all the happiness it
offers, and give out of your life all the
happiness it owes the community
Pail Mall Magazine.
Willmar tribune., 1908-12-23
Have Little PATRONAGE.

The highest public house in England
is said to be the Tan Hill. in York
shire (1,747 feet). The second highest
is the Cat and Fiddle, in Cheshire
1,690 feet), and there is also the
Travellers Rest, in Westmoreland
(1,476 feet). The Tan Hill house is
so lonely that an 1S-gallon cask of
beer has been known 60 last three
months. One winter no stranger
crossed the threshold for II weeks.
War Of determination on Rats.
4 Paris journal suggests that In
Willmar tribune., 1908-12-23
STREET CARS IN SHANGHAI.

with heavy handcarts, loaded with a
ton or more of merchandise, each
drawn by ten or twelve coolies;
wheelbarrows, heavily laden with
freight or passengers, sometimes a
dozen persons riding on a single
wheelbarrow, these vehicles lodging
hither and thither in an effort to avoid
collision with faster vehicles; num-
berless rickshas running pell-mell,
bicycles and motorcycles with bells
Willmar tribune., 1908-12-23

order to rid the world of rats the vari.
GUS governments should offer a re-
ward of one penny for each rat killed.
Denmark, it appears, has already set
the example. There, since law was
passed giving halfpenny head for
dead rats, the schoolboys of Copen'
hagen devote their playtime to hunt
ing the rodent. The bodies are taken
to the fire brigade station, where the
tails are cut OF in order that the ro
ward may not be claimed a second
time. The bodies are burned the sanl'
night in q furnace at the gas works.
Willmar tribune., 1908-12-23

/
continent Despite the fact that he false
achios Sir James and old Deriva recognized him. but
at MS request for the former introduced him
to his guests under assumed Some of them il
had known him slightly others at ALL Twas there
fore, matter to befoo them. The afternoon was
spent with cards and wine Langley paraking some Il
what sparingy though entering the gambling read
lily enough battling with Sir James fairly high IT,
stakes and in the end losing to him 1000 guneas After
dinner the party for resumng the cards and wine
My Lord Langley, however, set their minds upon He
other matter. He had been talking tones with I
Sir James, suddenly, with a curse flung
his glass against the wall For thereafter there
silence, then Langley not loudly, quite plainly
said "An do not kiss maid of high degree IN her |
way to my Lady Tempeon's ball tonight you press |
me Tor the debt. An | do it, you write free?" I
"You have it right" James. drvlv l
"The wager's good won," Langer returned
"my life t,'-rising he spoke
At the turning of nearby he almost ran III l.
into carriage halted because of break in
which two usty fellows endeavoring to @&
patch. Another stood them holding rude TORCH
giving sufficient, but not brilliant, light
of it fell ahwart the carriage bringing view three
persons: elderly and woman, a young and
dazzling creature Lady Mary Courtenay.
Lady" he said softly, in the matter of
kiss Again she started The elderly the carriage cried
angry attempted to se Langley springine on the
STEP him back into the Courtenay
fellows who had been mending harness ran to-
At this moment there another diversion Four
horsemen riding swiftly along roadway One
officer Judging his tone called he neared: Lady
Comtenay!"
She with joyous little cry practiced eye at
omcthng unusual in the
riage here?" sharply and then
to Draw but await further
Langley still standing by the carriage looked
speaker lord he sad calmly you'll
any time"
The officer leaned forward eagerly regarded Langley
puzzled air. Il will be there at fellow he replied
as he himself up
In the carousa Langley and Forest
Willmar tribune., 1908-12-23
Drivers Have to Be WatchfuI Indeed
in Chinese City.

No other city in the world presents
such a conglomerate street traffic on
large scale as Shanghai, says Vice.
Consul-General Frederick D. Cloud, In
a report on the completion of the
Shanghai electric street railway sys-
tenn.
The main thoroughfare 10 choked
Willmar tribune., 1908-12-23
Too Much Civilization

Tenderfoot (out west)-Is it neces.
sary to 60 armed in this section?
Native-Waal, that depends. Wot's
your business?
Tenderfoot- a music-teacher.
Native-Huh! Now you're here, I
s'pose every gal IN townll be raisin'
Cain till she gets a pianner an begins
practicin' five hours day. I reckon
you'd batter 80 armed.-New York
Weekly.
Willmar tribune., 1908-12-23

ringing and m0t0r cars. and pubic
and private carriages trying to pass
everything on the streets.
When to this surging mass is added
a double-track street railway running
down the middle of the street that in
some places is less than 20 feet wide,
the difficulties are obvious.
The advent of the cars caused con-
siderable native hostility, but the pub
lie is growing more accustomed, and
native employees of the line more OK.
perienced. The notices on the cars
are in English, French and Chinese.
Willmar tribune., 1908-12-23
Home influences.

A man can get awful morbid over
the political depravity of the country
II he doesn't like the coffee his wife
gives him.
Willmar tribune., 1908-12-23

dered whether he would content himself with the
drawing of blood-for twas said he could strike almost
where he isted-or whether he bent upon Forests
DEATH But presently they began to notice that all his
tricks and fents met by Forest with quiet deter
mined cooness For minutes Langley pressed but
always he failed to get behind the guard that seemed
be as wide and high Forest himself consist
of not one, but many bars of tested steel.
candle fell from its place and still alght rolled along
the floor until it stopped Forests feet The watchers
caught their BREATH suppose he should slip upon it its
flame SHOULDN'T almost quicker than their thoughts he
moved foot and sent the candle rolling the WALL
the impact with which put out its light And yet he had
not for second moved his from Langeys face
made false in meeting the atters attacks The
soldiers at the door smiled knowingly The others
garded Forest with amazement but spoke only
began to breathe harder than the
fighting.
Presently, at the close Of determined attack
by Langley which, the others had DONE failed Forest
took step forward. His arm seemed to move little
rapidly than before and though Langley tried not
to do he ground Again and again he
peled to do this. Twice Lord Forests rapie ripped
coat the left and the right shoulder The
orlookers thought at first that this accident,
that could weapon with such deadly nicely.
in the heat of conflict until Langeys coat again
ripped by that dartng of STEEL this time under the
left arm, and a moment thereafter under the right
Willmar tribune., 1908-12-23

New Years eve, 17O4 Lord John Langley
walked into Derivars inn, on little street
back of The Mall. Some of the young bloods,
the guests of Sir James Johnstone, as was
their wont. were spending the afternoon in
carousal there. Langley had been absent
from the town for two years, following
quarrel with Lady Anne Marsten, to whom
he was paying court. None in London or
indeed in England, had been able to say
with certainty in that time where he could
be found, although it was known that he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-02

said, was not very tall, and was fairly
we'll dressed. wearing a dark topcoat
and dark SLOUGH hat. He had smooth
face and was not repulsive looking. His
companion. Maley said. was tall black
man. shabbily dressed. wearing a sweater
or similar garment and a black s.ouch
hat.
Capt. Elliott started systematic search
for the highwaymen. Street car con-
ductors will be interviewed in order to
ascertain If the colored men went TO
North Capitol and Bryant streets on
car. the police hoping they may obtain
some information in this way which will
help them to land the pair of criminals
behind the bars.
1t is a common sight to see colored
men standing behind trees at night, most
of them waiting for their female friends
who are employed as domestics. Many
such men, the police say. probably wait
for their friends in order to get their
food, while others wait to accompany
their wives or other servant friends to
their homes.
The police recall the days of lack the
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more cash, but one of the men searched
for a timepiece and then investigated the
pockets of the steamftter Being salts
fed that they had all the money of their
victim, the men went east on Bryant
street. Maey went back to North Capt.
tol street and called upon the firemen at
No l. engine company's quarters, North
Capitol and Quincy streets, after he had
told members of his family of his ex-
perience. II. w. Wright. captain of the
company called up the police of the
eighth and tenth precincts to tell them of
the crime.
Policeman Newton of the eighth pre-
cinct heard what Maley had to say, and
later Capt. Elliott and Detective Greene
of the tenth precinct took charge of the
case the hoid-up having occurred in their
precinct. Maley explained to the police
that the place where he was robbed Is
opposite an electric light, but he saw
nobody on the street at the time, and he
regarded 1t as useless to call for help.
Systematic Search Starts.
The colored man with the gun, Maley
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HOPE BRIGHT FOR new HOME
REPORT TO MANAGERS OF RE-
TREAT FOR FIGHTING MEN.
Caring for Veterans-Prospects for
Passage of Pending Bill-Elec-
ton of Officers.

At a meeting of the board of manage
mcnt OF the Temporary Home for Sol
diers, Sailors and Marines, JOG Sd styeet,
last evening reports were submitted con-
corning the bill pending in Congress for
the purchase of a new home building.
Officers for the ensuing year were elected.
Col. Benjamin F. Chase, after continu-
Gus service for a period of nine years as
president of the board, declined re-
nomination, and Col. Thomas s. Hopkins
was elected by unanimous vote. The other
officers chosen were Col. Chase, vice pres
ident: Capt. Israel w. Stone. reelected
secretary. and Rev. ]. III. Bradford, re-
elected chaplain
Members OF the board paid tribute to
the efforts of Col. Chase for the welfare
of the home and the inmates during his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-02
STANFORD TRUSTEES LIBERAL
Surplus From Interest 10 Loan for
Rebuilding San Francisco.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Cal. Feb
uary 1.-The trustees of Stanford Uni
veraty yesterday voted that the increas-
ing surplus derived from interest on the
uniyersity's investments shah b. leaned
on first-class mortgage securities in San
Francisco as means of Helping tho re-
building of the city. 1t is thought that
within the next eight or ten months the
trustees may have available for loans of
this character about 81 ,0Go.G eco.
The university has all endowment in the
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Run Over by Train.

An unidentified colored man about forty
years Of age died at the Casualty Hospital
last night about IL o'clock, following an
accident on the Pennsylvania railroad
between this city and Baltimore. He was
run over by a train near Severn station
and both of his legs cut off Nothing
was found on the body which would assist
the police in identifying the man. II IS
believed that he lived in Anne Arundel
county The body was ordered sent TO
the snorgue. where il will be viewed bv
the coroner today.
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Stab Wound May Be Fatal.

Richard Denton. a colored barber. wa 9
removed to the Emergency Hospital last
night from his home. 461 School street
southwe and treated for dangerous
stab wound IN his left breast
Denton told the police that he was en-
gagged in = friendly wrestling contest with
n man named Woody. the latter having a
knife in his hand. When they fell to the
floor ne received the wound. Denton was
in, an unconscious condition upon reaching
the hospital and the police were informed
that the patient would probably die
Woody had not been found by the police
at an early hour this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-02

way of securities and property amount
ing to between $50, G00,GO0 and $4,000
900. IT is said that about $50, 600 900 is
invested in tirst-ciass interest-bearing SEE
curities in San Francisco. Chicago, New
York and London The interest derived
form these securities is more than enough
TO meet all the current expenses of the
institution. From the accommodating sur
plus the trustees have already made a
loan Of S4O0,o01 on first-class mortgage
securities in San Francisco
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1000 Influenza Cases in Berlin.

BERLIN, February mo less than
.. 900 cases of influenza were reported in
Berlin this week. Among the members
of the cabinet suffering from this illness
arc Admiral Won Tirpitz. secretary Of the
admiralty. and Gen. Won Ffnem, the
minister of war. On the emperor's sug-
gestion Gen. Won 'Fincm will take a trip
to the south.
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Maley. who is a steamfitter at the Union
station, went to the business section of
the city, returning on Brookland car
to reach home shortly after $50 o'clock.
He left the car at the intersection Of
North Capitol and Bryant streets, near
the filtration plant. He soon noticed
colored man behind a treebox. and then
he saw another colored man behind tree
box ahead of him.
Before Mr. Maley could realize what
was going on he saw the barrel of re-
yolver and club held over him. The
man who was ahead of him had the pis-
toll. while the one he had passed had the
club.
"Halti" shouted the man with the pis-
toll to Maley. Hold up your hands and
give US what you have"
Empties His Pockets.
No time was lost by Maley obeying the
command OF the highwayman, and he
hurried to empty his pockets. He handed
over the So and told them he had no
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Hello UP BY HIGHWAYMEN
F. C. MALEY, STEAMFITTER,
ROBBED OF EIGHT DOLLARS.
Two Colored Men Waylay Him in
the Bloomingdale
District.

Francis c. Nlaley, who lives at 2411 1st
street northwest, was passing along
Bryant street, just around the corner
from his home. last night. when he was
stopped by two colored men and robbed
of IS in cash. The highwaymen also
searched him in vain for a watch and
more money.
After eating his dinner last night Mr..
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Slasher," when a policeman got in trouble
by shooting a coiored man. At an early
hour in the morning he overlook the
colored man and, the latter, ran. The
policeman shot him and was afterward
sent to the penitentiary.
The bee., 1908-01-30

Precocity in a child il . thing to be
regretted rather than encouraged.
Few precocious children rise above
the average in adult life. Rather the
tendency is to fall below 1t. During
early childhood, say the nrst seven
years, the brain is imperfect both In
form and substance, and any strain
then put upon it is at the expense Of
future vigor One trouble is that the
brain of such a child tends OF itself to
dangerous activity; and another IL
that the fond parent is almost sure.
sometimes unconsclously and some
times purposely. to push It to the
limit o, its power. What the parents
should do is to hold the child away
from schools and books and study,
from talk above its years. and from
admiring friends, and to keep It down
to childish companions and sports and
simple outdoor life, even IL it should
not learn its letters until eight years
OF age.
The bee., 1908-01-30
ANTI.PAss LAW TEST.
Union Pacific Would Institute Friendly
Suit in Nebraska.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 29-Notice of in
tention to test the Nebraska anti-pass
law was formally given the railroad
commission Tuesday by sn attorney
for the Union Pacific railroad. II is
proposed to make a friendly suit If
the commissioners will enter into
such an agreement. The purpose OF
the suit Is to secure consent to sup
ply its legal and medical representa-
tives in country towns with annual
transportation so that it may not be
compelled to get permission every
time 1t issues pass to one of these
representatives.
The Union Pacific will also ask per-
mission to pay in part with transpor-
tation for telephones furnished its
employees. 1t asks that the railroad
employees who use telephones bs al
lowed to pay so per cent Of the rental
and the remaining 20 per cent be paid
n transportation by the company.
The bee., 1908-01-30
How to Avoid Pneumonia

f, Weihave never heard of a single
instance of q cold resuIting lin pDeu-
monia or other lung trouble. when
FOly's Honey and tar hae been
taken. 1t not only stops the, cOugb
but heals and strengthens he.lungs.
Ask for FOlly's Honey and Tar and
refuse any substitute offered. Dr.
CD Bishop of Agnew Mich, writes
II kave used Foley's Honey and
Tar in three very severe cases Of
pneumonia with results in every
eases
john X. Taylor.
The bee., 1908-01-30

got two aud half Not so bad. Well.
let's have lunoA. We're famished, Ell,
girlsi
CAS- lunch proceeds their fatigue
vanishes.)
Mrs. G. Ito Strachsn)-we.re not
going to let you escape US, this after
noon. We rely q you ygentlsmsn to
help US to do R0ms rSaf shooting.
May-And I seriously mean to kill
something wtth nv rspeater-sOms-
how!
Strachan (stammering)-I'm awful
ly sorry-only just remembered IT!
Exhibits suspiciously ancient looking
telegram) I'm afraid shan't be able
to stop. I've just had a most urgent
wire to say I'm wanted In town imme-
diately. (Gets crimson In the face,
while Roche and Champion stare at
him open-mouthed)
Grayson (innocently) But, my dear
fellow, a wire-out here? How on
earth did 1t reach you?
Strachan (fioundsring)-Oh-
TO tell you the truth. I-er-had it
this morning-early. Met the boy
in the road-bsfore breakfast, don't
you know. And l clean forgot all
about it until half an hour ago! +
I'm really awfully sorry.
Roche during chorus OF rSs.e cts
from Grayson and the ladies'. aside to
Crampton) We'll. Of all the COOL
words fail him.
The bee., 1908-01-30
hseoteh Sarcasm.

The late duke OF Argyll and Sir Will
liam Jenner. physician to the queen.
were both in attendance at Balmoral,
and one morning at breakfast the
discussion turned TO the virtues Of
porldge. The duke, who was slight
OF build and small OF stature, over
hearing some disparaging remarks on
the national dish, said
~Porridge, why excellent stun
Could not be better. Why, Was
brought Up on porridge myself"
Jenner, who was big man. aud
I'D Ao< like the dish, looked sharply
across the table ana rstsrtsd:
les. and gooC specimen ef the
result think you thiRk yeaFself. -
LO9doA TimsA
The bee., 1908-01-30

mas = me feel little bit uncomfort-
abe might hit something didn't
nepd, 40, you know. ~
(Grayson examines the Colt. and
dnds that a cartridge has jammed In
The action. He hands II to McFay.)
Grayson Ito May)-Tm afraid you'll
have to go on without IL.
May (resignedly)-Oh, I don't mind.
Il was rather heavy.
Grayson (scanning the moor)-why.
what has become Of the others?
McFay-They're ava on the brae
side Wen just gang wi'out waiting,
I'm thinking.
(They proceed under his guidance.
Grayson gets stray bird here and
there and the ladies fire a satisfactory
number Of cartridges into the heather.
Two hours later, hot and parched
with thirst, they meet the men re-
freshing themselves beside the lunch.
con cart.)
Mrs. @. dropping YEARLY onto a
boulder)-Where have you been all
this while3
Enthusiastically sorry, Mrs.
Grayson, but I'm afraid we lost our.
selves. (Wonders what has become Of
Mays Colt You haven't lost your
mean?
May-Oh, no; but something went
wrong with it, and l.
The men together cheerfully)-No,
really! What luck! BY Jovel I'm
sorry!
Grayson-You fellows seem to have
done fairly well. Sixteen brace? I've