davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04
THE GHOST AT THE FEAST.
What the Ensign, Saw and What Hap.
pened After Dinner.

vvssSs sssO eUosSu -" Ou0 vvUOS t1Aps
pened After Dinner.
In "The Story Of My Life,' by Mr..
Augustus Hare, is told the following
creepy story:
A regiment was passing through Der
byshire on its way to fresh quarters in
the north. The colonel, as they stayed
for the night in one of the country
towns, was invited to dine at coun-
try house in the neighborhood and to
bring any one he liked with him. Con-
sequently he took with him a young
ensign for whom he had great fancy.
They arrived. and it was large party,
but the lady Of the house did not ap-
pear till just as they were going in to
dinner and when she appeared was so
strangely distract and preoccupied that
she scarcely attended to anything that
was said to her.
At dinner the colonel observed that
his young companion scarcely ever
took his eyes off the lady of the house,
staring at her in a way which seemed
at once rude and unaccountable It
made him observe the lady herself, and
he saw that she seemed scarcely to
attend to anything said by her neigh
bors on either side of her. but rather
seemed. III manner quite unaccount-
able, to be listening to some one or
something behind her.
AS soon as dinner was over the young
ensign came to the colonel and said:
"Oh. do take me away! l entreat you
to take me away from this placer
The colonel said: "Indeed. your con-
'uct is so very extraordinary and I'M
pleasant that l quite gree with you
that the best thing we can do is to 20
away" And he made the excuse of
his young friend being i'll and ordered
their carriage.
When they had driven some distance
the colonel asked the ensign for an ex-
PLANTATION of his conduct He said that
he could not help it. During the whole
OF dinner he had seen a terrible black,
shadowy figure standing behind the
chair of the lady of the house, and it
had seemed to whisper to her and she
to listen to it. He had scarcely told
this when man on horseback rode
rapidly past the carriage. and the
colonel, recognizing one of the servants
OF the house they had just left, called
out to know If anything was the mat
ter.
ooh, don't stop me, sirv' he shouted
~ am going for the doctor! NV lady
has just cut her throatr'
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04
MISS GLEN,
The Doubling Lover and His
uncIe's Affianced Wife.
BY CLARissA MAcklE.

copyright. 1909. by Associated Literary
Press.]
Major Stewart lighted another cigar
and pushed the box toward his nephew.
Oliver was staring out of the win
dow with set white face Suddenly
he turned toward the older man.
DO you really mean. uncle. that you
are going to marry Clementina Miles p
he asked in a low tone
The major bristled Indignantly. A
slow red suffused his good looking face
to the very roots of his white hair.
Il am, sir! may be sixty, but l am
still capable Of loving Il true. good wo.
man-such rs l know Glen Miles to be-
love her. and she says she loves me!
Isn't that enough, sir?" He fixed
piercing black eyes upon the young
man.
Oliver WINGED. Eyes, indeed, Uncle
Dick; l hope you will forgive me.
was surprised. l hope you will be
very happy, and here's my hand on itv'
The major grasped it warmly. "That
Is the way to talk, my boy. If you'd
been home looking after your old uncle
instead Of galrivanting around the
world you might have seen which way
the wind was blowing, eh?'
The young man smiled ruefully
THAT'S so, sir. When is-when is it
to beT he asked hesitatingly.
I'm the fall-bless her sweet heart
beamed the major as. he got up from
his chair. "And now. Oliver, suppose
you ride over to the MagnOlias and
take bunch Of roses to Glen with my
compliments? You know all the fami.
ly, Of course?"
Oliver nodded. "You know 1 almost
lived there ever since l was born," he
said quietly.
''That's so-that's so. Well saddle
Firetly and renew old acquaintance
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04

and tell the ladies the latest fashion
news from Paris III cut some roses
for Glenn The older man hustled
away. while the younger with miser-
able eyes and reluctant feet made his
way to the stables.
Fifteen minutes later Oliver was rid
Ing away from the pillared portico
where the major waved a brisk fare
we'll
A great sheaf Of yellow roses rested
on the pommel Of the saddle, and their
delicious fragrance assailed divers
nostrils with haunting memories of the
last days before lie had sailed for Eu-
rope.
He had walked with Glen Miles,
his old playfellow, in the rose garden
the very night before his departure,
and Glen had promised to wait for his
return, and now she was engaged to
an old man-his uncle!
divers thoughts were chaotic as he
entered the familiar gates. His blue
eyes were dazcd with pain. and his
kindly heart was filled with bitterness.
He was torn with pity and contempt
A white gown fluttered down shady
walk bordered with tall box.
In an instant Oliver had tied his
horse to a tree and was after her with
stern. relentless face
She turned at his quick step on the
path. and Il rare smile curved her
beautiful lips.
II am glad to see you." she said sim
ply. eve have been expecting YOU.
The major said you must come today!'
Oliver did not smile. He took her
outstretched hand In his own for one
brief instant and then dropped it. His
eyes took in the contrast of creamy
skin and blue black hair, the velvet
dark eyes and rose leaf mouth.
my uncle sent these roses with his
compliments" he said. with sudden
awkwardness. "He has told me Of
his engagement to you. and l have
come to tender my best wishes"
Clementina buried her face in the
roses. THANK you, Oliver" she said
at last, lifting her blushing face to his.
Oliver frowncd. "My uncle Is very
happy" be said deliberately. His
home has always lacked mistress,
and am sure that no other could fill
that position more charmingly than
you"
Clementina sat down on a rustic
bench and absently pulled the yellow
roses to pieces. Her eyes watched
the falling petals as they fluttered to
the turf.
Are you pleased because you are
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04
First publication July 2s-2wks.)
Notice Of Hearing upos Petition Of
e10oholdor,

Whereas, A Petition signed by John Han.
son, freeholder of School District No.
SIS, in Kandiyohi County. representing that
he Is the owner OF the following described
South halt of the Southeast quarter (S1a of
SEA- and the Northeast quarter ofthe South
east quarter (NEA of seq OF section 10,
Township 11s, Range IS in Kandiyohi
County, Minnesota; And that said lands
adjoin School district No. 6s. has been
presented to the County Board OF X andiyoh
County; and asking that his said lands may
be set off from said District No. IS to Dis
ed time and place for hearing thereon.
Therefore. Notice, is hereby given that said
petition; will be heard by said Board,
at a session thereof, commencing on
the 18th day of JAM: A. D. 1910,
Office Of the COUNTY Auditor in the City Of
place the said Board will hear the evidence
and the rguments of all persons interested,
for or against granting the prayer of the petit
toner.
Dated at Willmar, MINI. July ~. 1909.
By order OF the County Board
lSeal] John Feig,
County Auditor and Ex -Officio
Clerk of Board.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04

Garlic, onions, shalots and leeks
have long been cultivated in almost
all countries, and their origin is very
uncertain. That of the scallion is bet
Ter known. 1t grows spontaneously In
Siberia. One finds chives in a wild
state throughout the northern hemi-
sphere.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04
The Colorina of the Clouds.

The gorgeous coloring of the clouds.
especially those Of sunset, is due to the
circumstance that the yellow and red
rays Of light have n much greater pen
etratfve momentum than the blue.
They make their way through stretches
of the atmosphere which entirely ar
rest and turn back the blue, and they
Go this the more markedly if the air
is ut the time laden with eXtraneous
particles that augment the aerial opac-
fty.-NeW York American.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04
An Awkward Text.

A butcher of certain village, being
a devout Christian, whenever he sent
business note invariably accom-
panied it with text.
A certain lady. wishing him to kill
some OF her pigs, sent him letter to
notify him Of the fact, to which he
sent the following reply:
Dear Madam will call on Friday
to kill your hogs without fail. Yours,
Mr.. B. N. B.-'Be ye also ready.'"-
London Graphic.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04

IAN elephant must be a pretty ex-
pensive animal.''
Eyes. wish had enough money
TO buy one"
"Why do you want an elephantT'
II don't want an elephant at all.
merely expressed wish for the
money."-Exchange.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04
Poetic License.

Sporting Editor-Just what do YOU
understand by the term poetic H.
cense?' Literary Editor Broadly
speaking, it is that singular provision
n the constitution Of the universe un-
der which poets are permitted to ex-
ist.-ChicaGO Tribune.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04

II spent some Of my salary today.
think even a married man has a right
to do so.'
'"There's great deal to be said on
that subject"
"Well, guess my wife will be fully
equal to saying it ALL louisville
Courier Journal.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04

y - 2
Andrew, impatient and totally uncon-
scious Of their anxieties in his behalf,
bluntly locked his door in her very
face and, getting cut his printing
frame, settled down to business.
The sunshine was bright in his south
window, and he had print complet-
ed in quick time. He held it to the
light excitedly. the water dripping
from it.
christmas, it's goddessv' he ejac-
ulated.
She peered out at him, her laughing
face round and mischievous. Her
dress was of olden style, with huge
panniers ut the side and trim, laced
bodice with low French neck and
little puff sleeves. One tiny foot stuck
out saucily in high heeled French
boot.
Andrew stared at her amazed. The
arched eyebrows and delicate face
were patrician. She might have just
stepped out of some old French paint.
ing. Why had he not noticed her as
he snapped the picture? 1t was all
mysterious. Then lie heard Mr.. Merri
wether's step outside and called t.,
him:
"Any little French court ladies'
around here?" he inquired.
Andrew opened the door, and Lemuel
came in, puzzled expression on his
honest old face
mot that I know Of" he answered.
"Well, then, I'm seeing things"
laughed Andrew, because l saw one
In the woods yesterday, puffs and ruff
fles and high heeled Shoes
"You did:' exclaimed Lemuel slow
~. "You did; eh?'
Then, to Andrews surprise, Lemuel
quickly took the key from the lock
and, putting it in again on the outside
Of the door, went out, locking it behind
him.
Andrew pounded and yelled in rage
and surprise, but all to no purpose. A
half hour went by; then carriage
| drew up to the door, and a second lat
| err Lemuel unlocked Andrews door and
entered, a strange gentleman with him.
mot feeling well, l hear?" the
strange gentleman remarked.
First l knew of it," spluttered An
drew.
Hes got relapse" exclaimed Lem
uel "Gone crazy like. Seeing things.
Saw French court lady in the woods
| yesterday But he got no further.
nr
roar.
$50 you are the young gentleman? -
he said. Lets see the picture"
Andrew brought it sulkily forth, not
yet understanding.
''lt's my niece, Dianthe Barrows,"
explained the doctor after a minute,
| still laughing.
Andrew smiled. Dianthe!
How the name fitted her!
"She was attending fancy dress
lawn party at Stratford, about six
miles up the river, on the other side.
She padded down in her canoe and,
! seeing those pretty birch trees, wan
dered into the woods, hiding her canoe
in the bushes. She saw you, but you,
Of course, did not see her. She knew
that she would probably show in the
picture, as she happened to peer out
from behind the trees just as you
snapped it. She was dressed in a
French costume that used to be her
great-great-aunt's. We had good
laugh last night when she told us
about it. We could imagine what a
surprise it would be to the gentleman,
whoever he might be, after the picture
was printed"
1T was," said Andrew, laughing him.
self now.
isis she staying with you here in
town."
The doctor smiled a little.
Yes; for the summer. At present
she is sitting outside in my buggy,
holding the horse"
I'm come out and meet her." said
Andrew promptly. II always knew
I'd marry girl named Dianthe."
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04
IN No Hurry.

An old Kansas citizen who had been
henpecked all his life was about
to die. His wife felt It her duty to
o6er him such consolation as she
might and said, "John, you are about
to 60. but l will follow you"
II suppose SO, Manda." said the old
man weakly, ''but so far o. am con-
ceened you don't need to be in any
blamed hurry about it."
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04
A f7sirbreadth ESCAPE.

A certain comedian is bald except
for rim Of hair few inches above
his collar line.
I'm in an awful. hurry" he said
one day to the Lambs club barber.
Can you cut my hair With my collar
on?"
Sure" replied the barber, II can
cut it with your hat on."-Success
Magazine.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04
He Had No%;ead.

Father (who is always trying to
teach his son how to act while at the
table)-Well. John. you see, when
have finished eating always leave
the table. John-Yes. sir, and that is
about all you do leave.-London Mail.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04
A Story Of. Beau s,unmsl

~ e1S3O 05OS31uS9Ss
He was encountered in Calais BY an
Old friend. my dear Brummel." ex-
claimed the Englishman, II am % glad
TO sec You, for we had heard In Ene.
land that you were dead! The report
! assure you. was In general circulo.
don when I left"
Quick as lightning the Beau replied
Mere stockjobbing. my dear fellows
mere stockjobbing."-Lewis AelvQIe'o
"Beaux Of the Regency."
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04

The rebellious angels had just been
cast out Of heaven. In the swift down.
ward fight Lucifer overlook Beelze-
bub. whats troubling you. Bub?" he
called. IAN old problem" answered
the future foul fiend between somer-
saults-" Where are we going this
TALL? "-Philadelphia Record.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04

He-Half past II! Isn't that clock
fast?
She-I think not,
he Well, guess my watch is IKE
myself. 1t is slow.
She-But it is not exactly like you.
He-Indeed?
She-No. 1t goes.--Harlem Life.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04

In China they bury at their leisure,
and the most elaborate collins, thick
and solid, as they had need be under
the circumstances. are prepared by
every Chinese during his lifetime They
are carefully stored in readiness for
the time of dissolution and exhibited
rs part of the household furniture.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04
Go 10 The Saratoga for your
meals and lunches. Everything
the best. We aim 10 please.
24f E. 7. Sandbo.

would you mind lending me your spec
tacles a moment?
Second Passenger-With pleasure.
First Passenger - Thanks, awfully.
And now. as you can no longer read
your newspaper. would you kindly pass
1t over to me?-Harper's Weekly.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04
Proposals.

'Has he proposed YETI"
''Not in SO many Words ia
'That's no answer. Proposals never.
do come IN words. They consist of
signs, hens, haws and gurgles."-
Cleveland Leader.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04
Sure!

''De man dat don't do muffin but
look out for No. l." said Uncle Eben,
us purity sure sooner or later to at.
tract attention to hisse'f as about de
smallest dgger in de 'rithmetic."-
Washington Star.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04

The nobleness Of life depends on its
consistency, clearness of purpose, quiet
tnd ceaseless Fiuskin,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04
No Place Like Home.

A native Of Prince Edward Island
had gone forth to see the world. When
he reached Boston he engaged room
at modest hotel, intending to remain
there while he hunted for work.
''Will you register" asked the clerk,
handing him pen.
"Register?" said the traveller. "What
IS that?"
write your name."
"What for?"
I'VE are required to keep record
Of all our guests"
The man wrote his name and was
about to lay down the pen when the
clerk added:
"Now the place. If you please"
"What placer
"The place you come from. Where
do you live:"
II live on the island"
"Well, but what isiand?"
The other man looked at him in
amazement Then he said, with an
emphasis that left no doubt Of his
feelings: "Prince Edward Island, man!
What other island is thereT'
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1909-08-04
Social Amenities,


Little Marion was about to make her
first call unattended by a member of
the family. She was to stay a half
hour, inspect wonderful new doll
belonging to q small friend and return
home.
"Now. Marion" was her mothers
parting admonition. Mrs. Rogers may
ask you to stay and dine with them.
II she does, you must say, No, thank
you. Mrs. Rogers; have already
dined.'"
"I'll member, mamma" answered
Marion and trotted of.
The visit finished. the little girl
donned her hat and started for the
door.
"Oh, Marion" said her hostess, over
taking her in the hall. won't you stay
and have bite with us?"
This was an unexpected form. and
for second the child hesitated. Then
she rose to the occasion.
mo. thank you, Mrs. Rogers" she
answered quickly; II have already BIT
ten. "-Wo;nan's Home Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-08
Guarding Lives on Railroads.

Notwithstanding the falling off i'll
their business which caused such
marked decrease in track construction
last year, American railways erected
automatic block signals over more than
900 miles of the steel network with
which they have gridironed the coun-
try. 1t is the prediction of the Rail
road Age Gazette" that at least 1000
miles more will be thus equipped dur
ing 1909
From the viewpoint of expediency,
as well as that of humanity, this policy
should be pushed as vigorously as the
financial resources of the roads con-
cerned will permit. While the best
automatic block system yet in use is
not an absolute safeguard against col
lision and disaSter-since vigilance,
promptness and obedience TO regula.
engine cab form an inevitable factor
in the problem-it has been proved
to be preventive of exceeding value.
Fatal 'smash-ups" on the great stand.
| ard lines which have adopted it are
far less frequent than on those which
have tried to get along without it,
Preventable railway wrecks are of.
ten not only horrible in their destruc
ton of human lives; they cost the com
panies involved heavy sums to meet
the claims for damages put forward
They tend moreover, to arouse or to
stimulate hostile public sentiment
which it is prudent for chartered com
mon carriers to avert, so far as pos
sible.
The millions of passengers carried
by the railroads of the United States
iceland they have a right to feel
that the lines which transport then
are bound to use every practicable
means for assuring their safety
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-08

She Shut tie laugh from her eyes, the
merrT cErvc.5 frcm her lips. stood very
straight and held out card TO him,
saying prinily: Il hope that vouches
for ne sufficiently. Miss Maxwell is
respectable enough person. Your name
is
FINDERS - Frank Enders at your
service Enders said quickly. She
gave him Z quick look. After Il sec
ond or two she said softly. the whim-
steal smile again wreathing her lips:
II know 4 lot about you. Mr. Frank
Enderz. Ny name child, Doris Clare
makes you out Il sort of cross betwiXt
fairy priuce and a paladia For her
sake and because you ask no ques-
tlors I'm going to explain. l was on
the express, which does not stop here,
bound for Pallantrae. 4 place. l take
it, about twenty miles beyond. AS
could not sleep l got up very. very
early to fi:-d the train standing still.
painting ant. snorting like mad 4 mile
or so from your station. A pertidious
person in uniform assured me it would
not start for ever so long. Wanting
| air. l got off and surveyed the land
Scape il the dawning light
Just as l had strclled little too
far-Thisk went my train. Not only
my train, but my worldly possessions.
. / had left even my hand bag in the
berth. So you see me abjectly pau
per until 1 can overtake my posses
sions"
''They shall be overtaken. Don't
worry about that. But. tell me, what
did you think, feel, do, when YOU found
yourself left:'' Enders said, looking
straight ut her
"Oh. promptly forget the landscape
and looked fer a milepoSt. The first
one l found read "Hightown, -
miles Some malefactor had smudged
the figures, but ut least there vas
promise of firding something. 1t was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-08

land, Ohio, bore the silver plate indi-
eating its ownership. In his inaugural
address he made what he called "a
confession of faith testifying to his
religious belief. Tyler, like Harrison
was an Episcopalian, and personally a
very devout man. Polk was not a
member of any religious denomination,
though in Difference to Mrs. Polk he
generally attended the services of the
Presbyterian church. During his last
Illness he was baptized by Methodist
clergyman, a friend and neighbor, and
formally received as member of the
Methodist church. President Taylor
was a regular attendant on the serv.
ices of the Episcopal church, and al
though the testimony is somewhat con-
fiicting, it seems probable that he was
a member. Willard Fillmore was a
Unitarian, born and raised in family
belonging to that denomination. Pres
ident Pierce was Trinitarian Congre-
gationalist, and his religion is deserib-
ed as more of the head than of the
q
able member of the Presbyterian
church. President Lincoln. although
described by his biographers as a man
of deep religious convictions, was not
"a member of any denomination, al
though he often attended the Presby-
terrain church. Andrew Johnson was
not church member, although during
his residence in Tennessee he general
ly attended the Methodist church. Gen
eral Grant never connected himself
with any church. though when he at
tended services at all it was generally
those of the Methodists. 1t is said
that shortly before his death he be-
came member. Hayes was for many
years a member of the Methodist
church. Garfield was the only presi-
dent who ever officiated as preacher
and pastor. After leaving the pulpit
for the platform he remained a mem
Der of the Disciples of Christ Presi-
dent Arthur was prominently connect
ed with one of the leading Episcopal
churches of New York city. President
Cleveland was a regular attendant and,
in his later years, it is said, mem
Der of the Presbyterian church. Pres
ident Harrison was a Presbyterian
and for many years an elder of a
church in Indianapolis. President Nc.
Kinley was a Methodist President
Roosevelt is a member of the Dutch
Reformed church. President-elect Taft
is a Unitarian