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Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28
Did you? that's good." "

.Did you? That's good"
''We're taking 'em OF to the station
now. You'll be wanted In the morn
ing to appear against 'em."
"An right. Ill be there. Say, would
you mind looking around down there
for key and tossing it up to met"
''Of course will.''
The light in dark lantern was un-
covered and moved about under the
window. After a few minutes search
the key was found and tossed up to
Mr.. Owens.
"Good night" said the man. "Don't
forget to be at the station tomorrow
at 10. You'd better 60 right down.
stairs and lock up
"Are you sure," called Mrs. Owens,
"that you've got all the burglars?''
"W'ell, there might be some Of 'em
hidden somewhere. Better take a
tun."
This settled it for Mr.. Owens. His
tife snatched the key from him and
.Arew it again out Of the window. It
was 3 o'clock in the morning when,
refusing any longer to remain a pris-
oner. he made rope ladder Of the bed
clothes and descended to the ground.
He had no trouble getting into the
house. for the front door was wide
open. He entered to find the prem
ises ransacked.
The man he had met In the hall was
q burglar, and the man who had play.
ed neighbor was on watch for the
gang.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28
disturbed, and concluded to look else.

disturbed, and I concluded to look else
where. After Investigation I discov-
cred that whenever Robert desired to
leave the Office earlier than usual he
would confide the mail to another
clerk named Hethrington. Hethring-
ton had occupied his position for many
years and had his employers perfect
confidence. asked the merchant to
send me letter by Hethrington SINH
lar to the one he had already sent me
and placed in the envelope the same
way. He at first refused to do so, say
ing he knew all about Hethrington and
intimated that he would find another
man to do the work who could do It
better. But he finally consented, and
the letter was sent.
1 confess I had no faith in making a
discovery. Judge, then, of my surprise
and delight, I admit-when 1 drew
the letter from the envelope in a re-
versed position.
I lost no time in confessing to the
widow that my duty as postoff1ce in
spector had forced me to apply tests
that had resulted In establishing her
sons Innocence. The matter was kept
secret between us, and neither Rob-
ert nor any one else ever knew that l
had stood ready to expose him If he
were found guilty. l have since at
tributed to that secret my success in
winning my position in the family Of
which I form. l fatter myself, no in
considerable part. And I feel as conf
dent that they all love me as that I
love them all.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28

this accident happened and my face
was burned p
Then Trowbridge remembered what
the doctor had said-that her life
might have been the forfeit of her
act and not only her beauty.
"My poor little darling" he said,
nesting her in his arms. oblivious Of
the pain in his hands. you will, be
dearer to me than ever"
There was a patter of little feet. a
small form hurled itself against the
lounge, two chubby hands pushed
Chester aside. ard two fat arms went
about Caryl's neck
Take um off," he said. pulling at
the bandage.
Chester seized his hands.
':You win hurt Auntie Caryl," he
said quickly.
"No, no, he won't hurt me; the burns
are really nothing! Well take off the
old things"' she said and revealed a
blushing face that had not been
touched by the flames. Il wanted to
be sure," she murmured. 81 was jeal-
GUS Of my own face"
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28

the possibilities. but later thpse words
took on dreadful Significance.
The Fourth was spent quietly at the
Walkers. Mrs. Walker devoting the
whole day to Miss Collingwood. whom
she regarded as the savior of her
child's life. while Walker took Trow-
bridge out for long ride in his new
automobile. Chester sat alone on the
piazza in the evening. when he heard
his name called softly
He rose and was about to enter the
house through the front door when he
heard again:
'Mr. Trowbridge. won't you please
come In here for moment?''
''Where is here?' he asked.
''1n the library"
He quickly entered the room through
the window and saw the form of Miss
Collingwood lying on the lounge. Her
face was partially concealed by a band
age. She put out her hand as he ap-
preached, but when she saw his
swathed in bandages she gave low
cry.
"Oh. didn't know you were hurt!
she said.
1T is nothing" replied Trowbridge
quickly. Il am very glad to see you
downstairs so soon. had thought 1t
would be some days before you would
be sufficiently recovered"
Il could not rest another night with
cho
"Without seeing me?' he repeated
in surprise.
eyes. and thanking you"
ooh. that's all right" he Interrupted
''But that's not all. Won't you sit
down? l can talk to you better when
you are on my level" she said, with
an attempt to speak lightly.
He sat down on low chair by her
side
II want to tell you that l misjudged
you once.' She spoke quickly, as if
she feared her courage might fail if
she did not get it over at once. Il
thought you tritler, a mere idler. a
dangler after pretty women and
WAS that the reason why you treat
ed me so coldly?" he asked eagerly.
"Yes; l didn't know-Mrs. Walker
| said
what did Mrs. Walker say?"
'"That you were a worshiper of beau
ty. that your mother was remarka-
| bly, beautiful woman and that you ex-
pected your wife to be as lovely"
''But you are" he said quickly.
"Yes: that's what l knew No, no, l
didn't mean that
but what do you mean?"
"A woman does not want to be loved
for her beauty alone. Suppose she
were to lose it," Her tone was almost
eager.
"My darling. then you could love
me?"
You love my beauty
Because it is part of yourself"
But If l were to lose it?' she whis-
pered.
"Then should l love you the more.
for should feel that you were wholly
| mine'
But would l not be anyway?'
Then he told her of his fears. of the
complete surrender Of his heart to her
despite his determination not to permit
himself to love her. and then when he
had seen her quick action in the face
Of danger to a little child. her forget
fulness of self. of beauty. Of even life,
he had realized that The wisdom of the
heart is superior to that of the reason.
She gave low. happy laugh and
pulled his face down t. hers.
"And l loved you from almost the
very first. but l. like you. fought
against my love. feared that ! was
loved for my beauty alone. and when
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28

The audience at a Berlin theater was
astontshed to see man drop like a
Shunderbolt on the stage. When he
had recovered sufficiently he explained
to the public that while making re-
pairs In the flies he had so far forgot
ten himself as to clap his hands and
had fallen. Then the play proceeded.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28

MY friends" said temperance lee
turer, lowering his voice to an impress.
I've whisper, If all the saloons were
at the bottom of the sea what would
be the result?"
And the prompt answer came. "Lots
OF people would get drowned."-Lon.
don Stray Stories.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28

Young Lady-The last bread l got of
you was so hard couldn't eat it. Bak-
er Qndignantly)-Young lady, l want
you to know that made bread before
you were born. Young Lady-Oh, l
don't doubt it. think that was some
Of it you unloaded on me.-Chicaso
News.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28

Il was sorry to hear, Brown, that
you have failed in business
"Yes; struggled hard, but l lost ev-
erything save my honor, thank good
ness, and the property l was wise
enough to settle on my wife when l
found myself getting into trouble."-
Liverpool Mercury.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28
Words Failed.

you've met Mrs. Chatters, haven't
you?" asked Nan.
''Ycs," said Fan.
'Tell me all about her."
do you know any stronger words
than talkative' or 1oquacious' that
mean the same thing?"
Il can't think of any just now."
"Well, then, can't describe her to
you."-Chicago Tribune.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28

young woman toward all recent mascu-
line acquaintances.
Mrs. Tom has spoken so often to
me Of you that feel as if we"-
Mrs. Tom?" There was interroga-
tion in her tone and slightly raised
eyebrows.
"Yes; Mrs. Tom-Mrs. Walker, Of
course. You see. Tom having been my
chum since we were boys p
"Oh, understand.'
He did not continue the interrupted
sentence, but stood awaiting her pleas
ure in the choice Of a subject.
II suppose you are used to this kind
of thing" she remarked at length.
ooh. yes he replied indifferently
Then. detecting little smile of almost
contemptuous tolerance On her pretty
mouth, he wished he had answered
differently.
"Wherc 1 live the young men have
something else to do with their after
noons,'
1t was certainly not encouraging.
They met often after that. 1t seemed
to TrOwbridge that the Walkers were
constantly bringing them together.
AS time went on he found himself
accepting invitations on the chance of
meeting Miss Collingwood. though he
had decided from the first that he
could under no circumstances enter
the ranks Of her suitOrs.
Among the few mistaken ideas Trow-
bridge entertained concerning himself
was belief in his own cynicism,
which was in reality the suppressed
cry for love and happiness.
Chester TroWbridge was heart hun
CRY and diG not recognize the symp-
toms in the quickene1 pulse at the
sight of Caryl Collingwood and the
feeling Of general dissatisfaction when
several days passed without seeing
her. He acknowledged to himself that
he was fascinated by her beauty; that
it was pure delight to him to watch
the varying changes of her expressive
cOuntenance. 1t was the artistic de-
light that the sight of her beauty af-
forded him that made him seek occa-
SlOu 10 meet llei.
lie had assured himself Of this fact
SO often that he was almost ready tC
believe it, and so securely intrenched
was he in his determination not tC
WOO a woman who could not return
his affection in some degree at least
so firm in his conviction that her owl
beauty must always count most in tho
heart Of a beautiful woman, that he
allowed himself the sweet intoxicatiol
of her presence whenever possible
Then one night when he chanced t(
be alone With her he found himself
begging for her love or. in default OF
that. for permission to love her
"Such love as mine,'' he pleaded
''must be sufficiently fructifying tt
awaken love in the heart of any wo
man."
AS she listened to him there was
look in her eyes that he had never
seen there before, something that Sc
his heart to wildly throbbing, and be
fore he was conscious Of what he wa
doing he found himself in possession
Of her hand and pouring out to her al
the love of his starved heart.
She tried to withdraw her hand, ant
when she could make him hear her sh,
said quietly:
II am sorry. I had no reason to ex
pect this
Tie quickly relinquished her han(
aud rose to his feet.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28
Very Dear,

A New York clergyman. discussing
the extravaganza of New York debu-
tante's coming out party. said: "Such
girls don't make very economical
wives. 1t must have been girl
brought up in that manner that I
heard two young naval officers talking
about. What dear little craft your
wife is! said the first. 'Dearv said the
other. Rather! call her my revenue
cutter!"
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28

Mrs. Bridey (sobbing)-I don't care
what you say, Harry doesn't love me
as much as he did. Her Mother-How
ridiculous! Why, only this morning l
heard him tell you you were the dear
est girl on earth. Mrs. Bridey- That's
Just it. He used to call me ''the dear
ct girl that ever lived"
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28
Corncob Bricks.

In some parts of Europe corncobs
are used for building purposes. The
cobs are collected and taken to a fac
tory, where heavy congresses crush
and mold them into blocks of various
sizes, just as bricks are variously
nodded. These blocks are bound with
wire so as to make them hold together.
They are then soaked in tar to make
them water tight and are ready for use
after this treatment.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28
Entitled to 1hen,. -

Entitled to Them.
After the new arrival had regis
tered the hotel clerk looked down the
page and read, Jeremiah Greatchap.
xxx, Skeezixville."
"What do all those KS mean after
your name?" queried the officer.
THAT means a lot," explained the
new arrival. "I'm ex-school director.
ex-township trustee, ex-county COM
missioner and ex-mayor. Serbian
sas City Independent.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28

Ever occur to you that an introduc-
ton Is a queer thing? Two men will
pass each other on the streets for days
without speaking. Then 'some man
will say, "Mr. Smith. shake hands with
Mr.. JONES'" and Mr. Jones and Mr..
Smith will after that be old acquaint-
Globe.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28
Conflicting Rules.

when we are married." said the
girl. "of course you will shave every
morning. That's one Of the rules of
our club. We all agreed not to marry
any man who wouldn't shave every
morning."
"Well, what about the mornings l
don't get home in time?" responded the
young man. II belong to club too"
st. Louis Republic.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28
SINGING Mice of China.

Cinnamon are charmed by the sing
Ing OF peculiar breed of mice, declar-
ed to be capable Of producing vocal
harmonies quite equal to those of the
canary. The structure Of a mouse'e
throat Is not, 1t is pointed out. much
different from that Of the little yellow
bird, there being likewise a distinct
physical analogy between the two,
even to the peculiar nibbling manner
IT, which they take their food.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28

The man who is looking for trouble
meets with fewer obstacles than the
man who Is seeking happiness.-Phila
delphia Record.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28
LOVE TESTED 9. :
AND FOUND TRUE,
A Fourth of July Story In Which
Cupid Plays a Prominent Part.
BY MAY HAlSEY MILLER.
copyright. 1909, by American Press Asso-
ciatiOn.l

copyright. 1909, by American Press Asso-
ciatiOn.l
That Chester Trowbridge was in
love he would not acknowledge even to
himself
He had first met Miss Collingwood at
tea given by one Of his artist girl
friends ut her studio. and, despite what
Mrs. Tom had said concerning her
friends beauty. he was unprepared for
so much lOvclincSS.
He had been promptly introduced by
Mrs. Tom, who had made particular
point Of making the two acquainted.
and her eagerness perhaps accounted
for a slight reserve in Miss Colling-
woods manner toward the young man.
or the GOODNESS might have been due to
the mental attitude of a much admired
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28

Under exceptionally good conditions
of weather and clouds vessels of the
navy have exchanged searchlight sig.
mails at distance Of sixty-five miles.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28

Mother-Willie, are you sure you
have washed your hands? Willie-Oh.
yes. mamma. If you don't believe me.
look at the towel.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28

She-Mother never leaves the house.
She simply hates visiting.
He with sudden decision)-Will YOU
se mine, darling ?-Boston TRANSCRIPT.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28

She-The plumber who was here to-.
day acted dopey.
He-Probably he had been hitting
the pipe.
Willmar tribune., 1909-07-28

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-18

One of the principal social events
of the season took place last even
ing when the marriage of Mr.. Fred
erick c. Crumpacker of Hammond, son
Of Congressman e. D. Crumpacker, to
Miss Mary Windle took place at the
home of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. W. G. Windle, on North Wash
ington street. A large number of rela-
tives and friends from this city and
distant points witnessed the ceremony.
The happy young couple left on the
II o'clock train last evening for Chi
cago, with the good wishes of their
many friends. They left Chicago for
a wedding tour of the east, after which
they expect to return to Hammond
where the groom, who is in the -prac-
tice of law with his uncle and broth
er, has already provided a home.
Brander Mathews, the famous liter
airy critic and head of the department
of literature of Columbia university
delivered a splendid lecture on the
Drama" to a large and appreciative
audience in the university auditorium
here last evening.
ST. Ursula's Guild Of the Episcopal
church will serve chicken supper il
the rectory (the first house east OF
the church, this evening from tc
1880 o'clock. Supper 25c. Everyone
is invited.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-18
NEWS OF THE COUNTY SEAT

convenience to the audience and the
players. Some provision certainly
ought to be made for such cases.
Farmers have been taking advant-
age of sleighing and are hauling
some big loads of produce and grain
to town at present
The grand jury will be called on
Friday to determine the fate of the
murderer of the little Schroeder girl.
Mrs Howell " Parry is spending
a week with Chicago friends.
Clerk shortridge is transacting bust
ness in Indianapolis at present.
Quite a few bob loads of country
people drove to town last evening to
witness the home talent play.
word received from the Pettibones
says that they arrived at Los Angles
safely and that they find rest of the
Crown Pointers all well and enjoying
life.
Druggist Handley has purchased a
motor and ice cream manufacturing
outfit and will make his own ice cream
for 1.-THE trade this summer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-18

The first accident of the winter sports
here happened Wednesday afternoon.
While coasting down a rather steep hill
Raymond Keilman lost control of his
coaster, which swung around. and with
full force swinging his leg against a
tree. fracturing the bone just below the
knee. It is simply an accident, as
may happen to any boy. DR.. ]. A.
Chevigny set the bone.
The Dyer creamery held its annual
Stockholders meeting yesterday aft
ernoori. Henry KaIvelage was chosen
manager for the next eyar, to succeed
himself and H. L. Keilman director to
succeed P. Ehrsam ST..
The Independent Foresters held their
regular meeting Tuesday evening.
After spending several days with
relatives at Hobart, Miss Title Scheidt
returned to Dyer Wednesday forenoon
Truant officer E. E. Pattee from
Lowellivisited the schools here Tuesday
to look after such pupils who do not
attend regularly
John Keilman spent several days Wis
iting with relatives at Hobart.
We will celebrate Washington,
birthday with dance at Spring Hill
Grove. st. John, Feb. 22nd. A big
crowd expected. 1885,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-18
LOWELL.

The pump at the Lowell water
works is out of repair and it will
be. some time before it can be fixed
The accident is causing our people
great inconvenience, and the old pump
handle is once more brought into ac-
ton.
Sidney Sanger, one of Lowelrs aged
and respected citizens, suffered stroke
of paralysis Tuesday night and at this
writing Is reported in a critical con-
dition.
The Lowell Souvenir Printing office
is moving into it's new quarters, first
door south of The Tribune office.
Several parties of young folks are
enjoying the fine sleighing OF the last
few days.
Mrs. George Shaver has returned
from visit with her daughter at Dam
willie, Ill.
The Modern Woodmen of Crown
Point will present a comedy drama,
The Corner Stone" at the Lowell OPP
era House tomorrow night
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-18
ROSS.

John Boutwell, was at Crown Point
yesterday.
Thomas Truner has returned to Ten
nessee.
Nellie Koedyker and Bertha Pleister
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob
Scheon Tuesday night.
Miss Frieda Profit returned last
evening from a two days visit at
Hammond.
A very interesting prayer meeting
was held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Coleman last night.
Mrs. Alfred Nicholson and Miss Edith
Spaulding were sleigh riding on the
Ross boulevard Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Schafer went to
Chicago to take their little daughter,
Ruth, to the hospital. Mrs. Schafer
will remain few days to give the little
one a mothers care.
Floyd Williams took load of young
people bob-sledding Tuesday night. All
went we'll until some scoundrel stole
their chaperon. The young folks half
believed she was willing to be stolen.
Posters are up announcing that F.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-18
HESSvILLE.

Rev. ]. f. Sharp, Phi. D., pastor of the
First Baptist church of Hammond, gave
a very interesting talk to the pupils
of the Hessville school yesterday along
geological lines He had many fine
specimens Of different kinds of rock,
coral and petrified water. etc. Dr.
Sharp was formerly professor of geolo-
gy in Ewing college and is now at
tending Rush Medical college, in Chi
cago.
William Dedelow Jr. was the guest
of friends in Chicago last evening.
The Misses Garter and Emery will
attend Miss Schaafs recital in Toll
lesion this evening Miss Schaaf is
planning to give a musical entertain
ment in Hessville soon.
Charles Ergraves and family have
moved here from Hammond and are
occupying one of Mrs. Trainers cot
tages.
Mrs. Havengar was a Hammond Wis
itor yesterday.
Miss Annie Boss returned to her
home in Highlands today after a few
weeks stay here
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-02-18
LANSING.

A. Ward was a Chicago visitor yes
terday.
Gus. Book was a business visitor in
Chicago Wednesday.
Mr.. Flanagan was a Chicago visitor
Wednesday,
James Olmstead of Harvey was in
town yesterday.
The teachers of the Lansing public
school are thinking of giving sleigh
ride to their pupils some time this
week
The choir of the NJ E. church had
their regular weekly practice Tuesday
evening.
Miss Emma wallenberg was Chica-
go visitor Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Ward attended the
funeral of Miss Louise schafer in Dol
ton Wednesday
Fine sleighing around Lansing now
adays. =
Mrs. F. Schultz was a Hammond WIS.,
itor yesterday.
Mrs. J. Kulman was a Hammond Wis
itor yesterday.