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CHAPTER NJ.

Timothy Margrave was, In common
Ihrase, a good railroad man. He had
ldvanced by slow degrees from the In
umbency of those lowly manual offices
allied jobs, to the performance Of those
lobler functions known as positions.
Iargrave's elevation to the Office Of third
ice president and general manager was
lue to his pull. He had resolved that
he railroad was getting too much out
# him and that he must do more to
promote his own fortunes. The directors
ainly treated him well; but 1t seemed
within the pale of legitimate enterprise
or him to broaden his interests a trife
Without In any wise diminishing his zeal
or heTranscontinental. The street rail-
way business was good business, and
ylarkson Traction appealed to Margrave,
moreover, on its political side. II he re-
,rganized the company and made himself
ts president he could greatly fortify and
trengthen his pull.
Almost any day, he was told, the East
nm bondholders might pounce down and
,ut receiver In charge of the company
iargrave did not understand receiver
hips; they were an excuse for pillage
md 1t was regret Of his life that nc
at receivership had ever fallen to his
Iot. But he was not going into Traction
I,lindly. He wanted to know who else
vas interested. that he might avoid com.
I,lications. William Porter was the only
nan In Clarkson who could swing Trac.
lon without assistance; he must not run
llfoul Of Porter. Margrave was master
" the art of getting information, and he
lecided, on reflection. that the easiest
way to get information about Porter was
o coax 1t out of Wheaton.
He always called Wheaton "Jim," In
remembrance of the early days of Whea
on's residence in Clarkson when Whea
on had worked in his Office. He hac
watched Wheaton's rise with interest; ht
ook to himself the credit Of being hi,
lliscoverer. When Wheaton called on his
laughter he made no comment; he knew
nothing to Wheaton's discredit. and b,
would no more have thought of criticizins
label than of ordering dynamite substi
uted for coal in the locomotives of hi.
abroad. When be concluded that b,
eicd Wheaton. he began playing fol
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-08-11
China Replies to Russia.

Pekin, Aug. China today, sent in
her reply to the Russian note of July
2, regarding the opening of the Sun
gari and other rivers to international
trade. She mentions the Aigun treaty
and the Russian treaties concerned,
and refers to Russia's right to take
part in framing the rules to govern the
navigation of these streams. She does
not deny that the treaties in question
have certain validity, but avoids
specifying the extent to which she con-
siders they have been modified by the
Russo Japanese peace treaty.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-08-11
Adviser to King of Siam.

New York, Aug 9.-Jens Sverson
Westengard, of Chicago, has been cre-
ated general adviser to the Siam gov
ernment. according to cablegram from
Bangkok. Westengard, who is now in
Bangkok, where he has been serving
for two years as assistant general ad-
wiser, will start for America within a
week to make short visit to his old
home. His work has been so satisfac-
tory to the king and the government
that his quick promotion has followed.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-08-11
Two Thousand in School. i.

New York, Aug. 9.-Columbia uni
versity's new departure, a summer
school, has 1000 students on its roster,
of whom 1880 are taking the regular
course of lectures and studies and the
balance are attending the College Of
Physicians and Surgeons. Under the
new order of things it becomes possible
for one to get the university degrees
by attending one regular and two sum-
mer sessions Of the university, or for
those who cannot afford this four
summer sessions will answer the re-
uuirements.
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CHAPTER XII.

Porter went into Fenton's private Of
fee and shut and locked the door after
him. He always did this. and Fenton.
who humored his best clients whims per-
force, pushed back the law book which he
was reading and Strengthened the pens on
his blotter.
II didn't expect you back so soon." he
said. Porter looked tired and there were
dark rings under his eyes.
"Short horse soon curried." he remark
ed. pulling a packet from his overcoat-
There was something boyish in Por-
ter's mysterious methods, which always
amused Fenton when they did not alarm
and exasperate him. Porter sat down at
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-08-11
Important Point.

The man was suing a Southern rail-
road for damages, owing to delay
which made him miss an appointment,
and the ordinary preliminary questions
were being put to him.
"Age, please?" asked the Judge.
swell, your honor" said the plain
tiff, "do You want my age when I got
on the train or when I got OFF,
Yonkers Statesman.
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TOO MUCH FRUIT IN SOUTH.
Ranchers and Dealers Desperate;
Housewives Happy.

hanchers and Dealers Desperate;
Housewives Happy.
Los Angeles, CAL, July 9.-With
peaches selling four pounds for one
cent, cantaloupes being hawked at 10
cents dozen, and apricots rotting be-
cause nobody will buy them at any
price, ranchers and commission men
are thoroughly disgusted while the
housewife rejoices. Prices are 80 de-
moralized that cantaloupe growers of
this section met today and decided to
let al. but the best fruit rot.
Only choice melons will be brought
into market, and the growers have an
ironclad agreement not to sell these at
less that 81 crate. The glut extends
to tomatoes. The finest kind in size,
color and flavor fetched only 10 cents a
box today.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-08-11

"She is wonderfully accomplished.
She can ride. fence, shoot, swim, golf
and cook"
Cook? That's queer fad. What
will the girls be taking up nextY'-
Louisville Courler-Journal.
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difference in Men.

Mrs. Peckem-I guess my brother
will live and die bachelor. He saws
he's afraid to marry.
Peckem-Thats funny. l never knew
what fear was when was single.
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Nothing Doinr.

The Burglar-Hold up your hands.
Mr.. Newwed-Sure; but let me say
that I've just paid for my wife's new
hat.
The Burglar-Thats enough. On
your way.
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"You say the train was telescopedr
at was"
"But how did you escape injuryr'
"I was on the through car."-Cleye.
land Leader.
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Big immigration Gain.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-According to fig
ures prepared by E. E. Mcleod, chair
man of the Western Passenger associa-
tion. there was an increase Of approxi-
mately l4l per cent in the immigration
to this country during the past six
months.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-08-11
Mobs Cheer Prohibition

Montgomery, Aug. Amid street
scenes of wild enthusiasm, the bill
making prohibition constitutional
passed the house today.
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A Sure Cure.

my. why don't you wash yon
facef"
Jaw. I keeps 1t dolly SOS de goils II
not auus be kissin' me!"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07
MONEY THE CAUSE
OF SEPARATION or
GILMORE AND WIFE
Divorce Leaves the Colony
Under Maiden Name Of
Mary Alice Goodwin.

Sioux Falls, s. d., Jan. 6.-Mrs. Paul
Gilmore left Sioux Falls yesterday.
after a residence OF eight months, un-
der the maiden name OF Mary Alice
Goodwin, Immediately upon receiving
news Of her divorce from her actor
husband. who is now playing "The
Boys of Company b. in Tennessee.
Both Mrs. Gilmore n her former
husband have been self supporting
during the seven years OF their mar
ried life, the former having property
OF her own. Nevertheless, financial
difficulties are the real cause for her
divorce, as she Is vet fond OF him, and
he OF her.
You must meet dearie," Mrs. Gil
more said to a friend, when he comes
here next spring. He is q dandy fell
low. and l know you will like him"
But property difficulties separated
them. In fact, 1t is said Mrs. Gilmore's
property has not been In her name
for some years past, in order to prevent
Paul securing IL. A beautiful summer
home. built for them by her, at larry
town-on-the- Hudson, is aid to have
been disposed OF by Paul.
Gilmore made but a perfunctory de-
NAL OF the allegations. and the decree
said Jules hurry, manager OF the act
or, wished the divorce, believing II bet
ter for q travelling actor to be single.
Who 10 Who.
Mary Alice Goodwin was born in
Virginia in 1889. She was a daughter
OF Major Goodwin, intimate friend OF
President Mckinley. This daughter,
the only femf. Inc member OF the OF.
more family to attain womanhood, was
with him at the time OF his death, I'm
mediately after hearing news OF Nc
Kinley's election I'm 1895. His laaf tl-
ness, which prevented his voting and
prevented acceptance OF an invitation
TO McKinley's home at Canton, con-
hi: to his room. but was not re-
Karded as serious. When news OF the
election was brought to him, he cried:
Well, the old major seems to nave
done pretty well without my vote" and
sank back in his daughters arm, dying
shortly after.
With two brothers, Miss Goodwin in
herited a half interest In the famous
East Liverpool, Ohio, pottery works.
She Is the favorite niece OF the uncle
who owns the other half interest, and
will inherit 100000 from him at his
death.
Miss Goodwin met Paul Gilmore !
while attending Miss Browns school In
Henrietta Crossman. as guest
Of honor at the school, brought her
man to tea, and Miss Goodwin
and Paul Gilmore began a short ro-
courtship, eliminating in their
marriage not many afternoons later.
She has'since Travelled with him on all
tours.
Mrs. Gilmore, again Miss Goodwin,
expected to meet her brother, Charles
Goodwin, at st. Paul, from where
she goes to the bedside OF her other
brother, Hon. John S., who Is serious
" I'LL
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07
Mr.. GARFIELD ON
THE TRIP OPENING

Washington, Jan. 6.-In his annual
Of interior, says:
In opening the Rosebud Indian
lands in Trip county, South Dakota, d
new method Of procedure was fol
lowed, which resulted in great saving
not only to the government and the
individual applicants, but to the In
dams as well. Heretofore, under sim
liar openings, the services of rs or
more employees Of the general land of
flee have been required, while in this
instance only four assisted Superin-
tendent Witten. Therefore, the time
and other expenses OF such officers
were saved to the government.
1.-THE registration points were so
selected as to greatly lessen the cost
Of transportation and other
to the homeseekers, and the designa-
ton of q number of such places pre-
vented a congestion OF the applicants
In the vicinity OF the land, and, while
a detailed report of the expenditures
has not yet been completed, i am ad-
vised that the cost to the Indians will
be materially less than under previous
openings.
THE registration and drawing were
held during the present autumn and
the opening delayed until next March,
" 6lNC luO SuCCSSSluA apPlACdilIb tAIllC
In which to provide themselves with
funds necessary TO make the required
first payment, which, with the fees,
will amount to $206 for a 160-acre
tract entered prior to June 2, 1903.
Moreover, the dates set for making
entry are such that the homeseeker
will be permitted either to move on
the land selected by him and put in
q crop during the season OF 1909, or
ne may, If he so elect, postpone the
establishment of his residence until
September l, 1909. or later IL the en-
try is made after March L. 1909, and
thereby be enabled TO put in a crop
elsewhere"
Regarding the movement for the con
servation of the national resources Of
the country, Secretary Garfield says
il shows the people Of the country
have fully awakened TO the vital neces-
sity OF caring for what is left OF the
public domain.
The pension roll, as usual, piled up
an enormous death rate, 50,676 names
having been removed ON this account.
OF these 34,333 were soldiers and sail
ors of the civil war. During the en-
tire year the total number OF pension
ers on the roll was 1000, 053.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

A service was held at the quaint
church OF Plemstall, near Chester,
England. recently for the dedication OF
the well OF st. Plegmund, friend and
tutor OF Alfred the Great. The spring
Is remarkable for the fact that it's wa
ter has been used in baptisms at Plem-
ytall church for fully IL centuries. The
that. while living there as a hermit,
Plegmund acquired such a reputation
Tor learning that King Alfred In $50
appointed him archbishop OF Can
teSbury.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

In an article on the lotteries the Ber-
ways by which wealth is acquired--by
work, which is long and tedious, by
dishonesty, which is a precarious pro-
cecdirg, and by gambling. The num-
Der OF persons who prefer the last
named method, says the writer, is large
IN the German realm, for there the
great lotteries thrive the best. There
are seven OF these under the manage
tribute $3.50, 900, 900 in prizes. The anx-
tety to secure a part OF this amount
has destroyed the happiness of thon-
sancs OF households: and has diverted
thousands of good men from honest
Industry and thrift to idleness and Jpv-
erty.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

Edmond Thery. in his Economic
Progress of France" declares that the
total wealth OF the nation Is divided
among its inhabitants more equally
than IL the case in any other nation.
The reports OF the savings institutions
show that there are nearly 2.000,0 900
persons In the republic having de-
having $1,000 each. Government postal
banks were established by France in
1881. and have encouraged the habit OF
thrift ts .#.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

washington, jan. 6.-The following
made:
ENJOYS extraordinary and ministers
Observation-Disclosures Wilson, Of
Illinois, to Argentina Republic; Spencer
+. Eddy, Of Illinois, to Roumania, Ser
via. and diplomat agent in Bulgaria.
Consuls general-Arnold Shanklin, Mis-
souri,. at Mexico. Mex.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

: Consul General Richard Guenther, OF
Frankfort, figures that the value OF the
German imports for the first nine
months Of 1908, exclusive OF precious
metals, amounted TO $1,145, roc, 900,
against 1 ,552, 400, 900 for the same per-
tod of 1897. The value OF exports was
s1,I90 SOC, 600, against $1,207, 900, 900.
The value was mainly arrived al on
the basis of the prices OF 1907: the real
value, however, due to the shrinkage
OF prices, is considerably less.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

Cattle barons, whose ranches in the
West are gradually being cut up for
agricultural purposes, I investigat-
ing Mexican lands with regard to the
advantages they offer for the raising OF
cattle. The cattle rangers have dis
covered that cattle can be raised at
less expense in Mexico, and also that
there is an advantage to cattle men
In the Inland and water transportation
facilities for shipment to the United
States.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

A contagious disease IS one in which
the disease-producing organism goes
street from the person having the dis
fase without passing through an inter
mediary medium, as in tuberculosis for
example. Malaria, on the other hand,
IL an infectious disease, because the
organism which produces II is taken
from q person by a mosquito repro
suces itself In the mosquito and Is
transmitted by the mosquito which
may never have been In contact with
the person by whom the original or
ganism was given off.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

The identification of the italian state
railways has made such rapid strides
that it has been decided to establish In
Milan an office to deal exclusively with
all matters relating to the electriGSa-
ton OF the various lines. Resort will
be ha6 as much as possible to water
power, as the Italian government Is
averse to the Importation OF foreign
coal. "
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

A missionary who labored in a trop-
tcal island desired to wean his flock
10 his own ideas of clothing. He APP
pealed to their vanity, and gave to the
fairest OF her tribe several yards OF
cloth wherewith to make a skirt. She
vas to appear in the garment at the
next mission meeting. She did so. But
the missionary's pleased expectancy
was turned to CONSERVATION when the
untutored savage appeared with the
whole OF his gift wound upon her head
In the form OF a towering turban.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

Chemically pure iron has never been
obtained until very recently; 1t has
been found almost impossible to re-
move the last trace of impurities, espe-
cialiy OF sulphur. But a German chem
Int. DR.. III, Kreusler, has finally. by a
long series Of ingenious processes.
partly chemical and partly electrical,
succeeded in isolating the pure metal,
the properties OF which he reports to
differ Greatly from those Of the impure
Iron that we know. Iron prepared by
sKreusler's process resembles platinum.
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we received from her people In 1906. The
record has been made. How well we have
performed the task, we must leave to the
Judgment of all fair-minded citizens.
While at times, the unfairness Of partisan
with all sorts OF attacks based upon
shameless falsehood-have attempted TO
obstrlct and hinder the work we set out
TO do, yet on the whole, we have enjoyed
that work, and it Is with a feeling OF sim
cere regret that 1 bid goodby to the brave
and loyal men who have made 1t possible
TO accomplish what has been done.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

Italian boat builders have been ex-
perimenting with boats and barges
built OF concrete, and for harbor pur-
poses, h results have been so sue
cessful that the builders have at pres
ent more orders on hand than they can
care for, with their limited plant and
facilities. 49, -
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

Stones which are used by the lith-
ographers ell over the world in MAX
Ing colored pictures are found in a
little district not more than four or
Ave miles long by two or three broad
near Nuremberg, in Germany. Quar-
rying has gone On there for more than
a century.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

a method OF bluing small steel goods
by dipping is TO melt saltpeter in an
iron pot, then immense the previously
polished and cleaned articles until suf-
fciently blued The goods should then
be removed and cooled In petroleum
and afterward dried out in sawdust.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

Since the construction Of the great
al s-Siberian railroad and the extern
sion OF other means of communication
the commercial Importance Of the great
annual Russian fair at Nizhni-Noygorod
has been injured, while the progress
OF MOSCOW has been accelerated.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07
PHILIP GETS
NJ OF ELK

Pierre, s. i, Jan. 6~-"Scotty''
Philip has added three elk to the
attractions up on his buffalo
ranch, eight miles north of Fort
Pierre. They have been turned
loose in the big pasture with the
the buffalo herd, which is fenced
into the huge pasture by a high
wire fence.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

When Adelina Patt! sans in the Rus
sian capital in 1868 more than st. 900
worth Of camelias were thrown at her
In small bouquets during a single per-
Torrance.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

New York city's growth is shown by
the increased demand on the water
supply, which has made 1t necessary
10 furnish 100000 900 more gallons each
Year. for h last 10 years.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

In signaling at sea, the flags to be
hoisted at one time V exceed four.
With IL variously colored flags, and
never more than four at a time. no
fewer than 1852 signals can be given.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

The Rhine was frozen over and load
ed wagon crossed ii on the ice in 1892.
Travellers also crossed the Norway to
Jutiand on the ice the same year.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

King Haakon was the first contrib
ntor 70 Captain Amundsen's polar ex-
petition. He gave $4,000.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07
CABBIEs'r STRIKE FAILS.

New York, Jan. 6.-After weakening
gradually during the past week, the
strike of cabmen and chauffeurs was
officially declared of late last night.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

The number OF bricks Used In tho
Severn tunnel is computed to be ~.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

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A Travelling Vice.

...
Drinking and gambling upon railway
passenger trains has become a nuisance.
Tt Is disgusting TO be compelled 60 sit
In a smoker, where one-third OF the per-
sons travelling therein are intoxicated
and where beer and whisky bottles are
being passed back and forth, or are
placed In rows in the windows, or found
rolling about the car floor. accompanied
by the loud. profane and filthy talk Of the
runken rowdy Neither Is Ii the place
for men to openly violate the laws OF the
state In regard TO gambling.
During the past year, nay attention has
repeatedly been called TO the matter by
trainmen and by the travelling public.
Not long since, on one of the North
western passenger trains. a drunken man
hurled a beer bottle through the glass of
a car window, and instances equally Of
fensiye are OF frequent occurrence. I am
glad to note that the board OF railroad
commissioners urges the enactment Of a
law which will, 50 far as possible, pre-
vent drunkenness and disorderly conduct
on railway trains in this state. A num-
Der of states nave effective statutes abb
solutely prohibiting gambling and the
public drinking or Intoxicating LIQUORS
upon passenger trains, ] join heartily IN
the recommendation OF the board that an
effective law be enacted TO correct this
evil.
State and County Depositary Law.
Both OF the great political parties IN
this state have declared In favor OF q
comprehensive stste and county deposit
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

For two years my associates in office
and myself have been charged with the
burden OF administering the public affairs
or this great state under the continuation
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-07

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