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The Detroit times., 1909-12-24

10 the other operating table Sir Chas.
Venner stood beside the patient be-
tween the two operating benches; and
beside him was DR.. Vernet. Marion
faced them from across the patients
body. She held in one hand a sponge.
in the other a basin.
Sir Chas. Venner lost no time in
proceeding 10 business. nor did he give
us the least warning OF his intention.
He seized a small thin-bladed knife
and applied its edge with free sweep
ing stroke across the patients ribs,
within an inch OF the breast bone. A
thin streak OF blood followed the cut
as quickly as thunder follows light
ming Marion instantly applied her
sponge 10 the wound, and the red line
disappeared The surgeon made an
other swift incision at right angles
10 the first, and followed this with d
third, parallel TO the first. some six
inches apart. Marion pursued his cuts
with her sponge. Sir Chas. Nenner.
with inimitable dexterity presently
raised the flap of flesh and muscle de-
tached by his knife from the patients
ribs. across the chest. and secured IL
there With the speed of magic he ap-
piled half a dozen tiny silver spring
clips 20 The dripping flesh. in order
to secure the ruptured blood vessels.
Dr.. Vernet then handed him a tiny
saw. with which. to my horror. he i'm
mediataly attacked the barred, heaving
ribs. The sight sickened me so much
that | closed my eyes.
Ny weakness passed like black
dream There was now gaping
cavity in the patients breast. through
which could see at work the mysteri-
GUS machinery OF life. The inner flap
uf the exposed lung had been uplifted
and secured aside. Below planted and
pulsed a crimson and purple-colored
shapeless thing.
With a frightful effort I tore my
The Detroit times., 1909-12-24

He had n broad face and little round belly
That shook when he laughd, like bowl full OF Jelly
He chubby and pump-a right Jolly old elf
And laugh'd when saw him, in spite OF myself
a wink of his eye and twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know had nothing to dread.
He spake not a word. but went straight TO his work.
And filed all the stockings; then turn'd with jerk
And laying his finger aside Of his nose,
And giving nod. up the chimney he rose.
lie sprang 10 his sleigh. to his team gave whistle
And away they all few like the down OF a thistle;
But | heard him exclaiu. ere he drove out or sight
Happy Christmas to all, and to all good night"
The Detroit times., 1909-12-24

the walls OF the room at regular inter
walls, covered with all manner of
basins, batteries and surgical instru-
ments. On solitary chair near the
door. Mr. Cayanagh was seated. Sir
Chas. Venner and Dr. Fulton. in clean
white aprons and overalls. with their
sleeves rolled up. stood beside one OF
the tables sleeping some ugly looking
knives in a basin OF steaming fluid.
At the end OF the occupied operating
bench stood two full-blood African
Negroes. Like the surgeons. they were
both attired In white.
Mr.. Cavanagh got 10 his feet as we
entered. His countenance was pale
and tense He had evidently wound
himself up 10 the highest pitch OF
determination of which his nature was
capable. and | thought IL probable,
whatever the others expected, that he
would comport himself like a man.
Marion addressed her announcement
10 the surgeons. but her eyes were
kent upon her loYer- and 10 him in
truth she spoke. She lauded what
she called my devotion TO the skies.
and 10 my surprise the others ap-
peared 10 accept me at her valuation.
Sir Chas Venner nodded commend
ingly. Or. Fulton said. 1T is con
foundeGly good of you Dagmar." and
Mr. Cayanagh gave me look Of ear
nest gratitude.
dismissed the subject with shout
der shrug. DR.. Fulton directed me ID
stand near Cayanagh until all was
ready. | obeyed, and for a space Of
some minutes | watched Marion. who
fitted a0out the place arranging GER
tain instruments upon the several
tables
When Sir Charles had completed his
Preparations, he turned to the nearest
Negro.
".Iussieu" said Sir Charles IN
French. 1t is time.'
The Negro bowed and glided from
the room. followed by Or. Fulton. Two
minutes later a bell tinkled. Beau
dant." said the surgeon.
The Negro bowed like slave 20 a
king. and noiselessly departed. Very
soon | heard the dull tramp OF slip
pered feet on the corridor without.
The door opened, and the Negroes re-
bearing between them long
slab, on which rested the inert figure
OF a young man. His face was ex-
tremely pale. His eyes were closed
The Detroit times., 1909-12-24

And then in a twinking heard on the roof
The prancing and paving OF each little moor
AS drew In my head, and was turning around
Down the chimney st. Nicholas came with a bound
He was dressd all In fur from his mead to his foot
And his clothes all arnishd with ashes and soo
A bundle Of toys he had flung on his back,
And he lookd like a peddler just opening his pack
Ills eyes how they twinked his dimples how merry!
Ills cheeks were like roses his nose like cherry
Ills drolI little mouth drawn up like bow.
And the beard on his chin white as the snow
The stump OF "A pipe he held tight I'm his teeth.
And the smoke 1t encircles his head like wreath.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-24

Twas the night before Christmas when through the houe
Not creature stirring, not a mousse
The stockings hung by the chimney with care
In hopes that St Nicholas would be there;
The children were nestled all snug ia their beds.
While visions OF pums danced through heads:
And mamma In her kerchief and in my cap
Had Just settled brains for a long winters nan
when out on the lawn there such a clatter
I sprang from bed to what the matter
Away to the window few like fash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash
The moon. the breast OF the newfaen snow
Gave luster OF midday to objects below;
The Detroit times., 1909-12-24
Continued from Thur-dnyJ

Evidently. thought |. she must love
Cavanagh already 10 distraction. Alb
surd as II may appear, | began 10 feel
jealous OF Cavanagh~ already, although
Marion had never seen me in my
proper person, and was no doubt un-
aware of my existence. She led me
down spacious hall. and up a stair
case unto the floor above. We stopped
at a closed door. from beneath which
exuded long narrow bar OF brilliant
white light. Her manner while as
cending the stairs had gradually
Gained. but she was still excited. and
she opened the door with burst ~
informing words pouring from her
lips.
The apartment was large. full 30
feet square. II contained two operat-
ing benches. placed within easy dis
lance. The upper slab OF one was alb
sent; upon the other lay squat. bulky
figure. strapped into position and COW
cred with sheet. Tables stood about
The Detroit times., 1909-12-24

Germans late wife and the daughter
of schoolmate of Jones.
With the marriage and start for the
holy land the bridegroom satisfied an
ambition OF many months. He contided
in the relatives of the bride, but his
own people were kept in ignorance I'M
til the news had been telegraped them
after the ceremony.
Jones is owner OF vast timber lands
in Oregon and Washington and has
mining interests in Wisconsin and
Minnesota.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-24

When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But miniature sleigh. and eight tiny reindeer,
With little old driver, lively and quick
! knew In a moment IL must be st. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled and shouted and cad them by name;
Now. Dasher now Dancer, Prancer, now. Vixen!
on Comet. on, Cupid, on. Donder and Bitten!
To the top OF the porch. to the top Of the wall!
Now, dash away. dash away, dash away ALL"
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane n.y.
When they meet with. obstacle mount TO the sky,
SO. up to the house top the coursers they few
With the sleigh full Of toys and st. Nicholas too.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-24

Cornelius y. Bliss ~ one of the few re-
naming financiers Of the "old school"
AFTER "a long public and private en-
recr marked by greut ability, he now
lives In New York and takes nn ne
tive part IN civic affairs. He u
member OF the Arm of Bliss, Fabynn
a. Co, dry goods commission merch-
ants. lie has been I'm the public
eye ~ late because of his work for
higher tariff. He IL one of the
strongest stand-pntters Of the stand
pat school which rose under the adj
ministTatlon Of the late President
Mckinley. In whose cabinet he sat as
secretary Of the treasury.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-24
AT S4. HE IS ON BRIDAL TOUR
WITH MICHIGAN WOMAN OF 46
Philanthropst and Wealthy Lumber
man Of Wisconsin, and Muskegon
Spinster Said to Have Eloped.

CHICAGO, Dec. 24.-George C..
Jones. s. years old. philanthropist
and wealthy lumberman of Appleton,
Wis, is on his honeymoon tour To the
holy land today with his bride, for
merly Miss Camilla Davis. As years
old. of Muskegon, Mich. with whom
he is said TO have eloped.
The couple were married In Chi
cago.
The bride is the niece of the lum-
The Detroit times., 1909-12-24

Make Il crumb cloth one yard and a
half square, OF some dark material.
and spread 1t upon the floor under the
baby's high chair. This can be re-
moved after each meal and will be
found to save much work.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-24

But our ideals"
What of them ?"
"Are they higher than they were
generation ago?'
Sure. Everything is higher now"
Louisville Courier-Journal.
my dear" said the wife OF the
eminent professor. the hens have
scratched up all that eggplant seed
you sowed"
"Ah, ,ea;ously." unused the profess
sor. And he sat down and wrote n
2O-page article on the Development
Of Envy in the Minds OF the Lower
Grade of Bipeds. democratic Tele-
gram.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-24
1t Last, II Looks As
Though Gov. Warner
Is Going to Quit
He Says Honest and Capable Pub
Tic officers Are Needed In
Lansing. Which Let's
Him Out.

who the that the representatives elected next year shouid vote
senatorsp according the majority sentiment in their districts
unaled for and and not the
wisdom of the for the law the point plainly and pre-
cisey the thing
How long since has Warner been convert capaby and honesty
in public
How long has he recognized these qualities determining
factors to be with Michigans affairs
Recalling teasuryshp scandal recalling Armstrong
prison scandal recalling cOway political job that
robbed Arthur Hill of the United States enatorsh repeat how long
snces
Recalling administration. may ask:
HOW LONG SINCE. OR HOW RECENT SUCH BASIS UPON
WHICH SOLELY TO JUDGE THE ASPIRANT FOR PUBLIC HONOR
MCHGANf
proper only looking the proper
Office strange coming
from the man who heads the present administration
Honest men do we hear
really believe that honest needed when
public Office the discharge of ones duty free from the
political and with other object than the people
of a faithfully and we'll!
Will the dare venture that his administration has been
the conduct OF his office barking
to the call its duties only and seeking only represent his state its
living the oath he took assuming the
Office Of governors
dismber who assured the people in his
his political hide in 1908 that the finances
were all rghtG
Capable men. do heart
be chosen to represent their state in lansing
he that he of doesn't exempt the governor
ship alone in its requirements OF men.
How capable a has Gov. Warner proven!
the further than the
Mother Eubbards cupboard result hevery
and running the Warner has been office
position the knocking the OF loan sharks
taking of his watch buy his wife Christmas
humng embarrassing and speaks plainly
than circular letter creditors institutions
have been receiving the past few weeks
Read and if proud OF state and its capable
Here copy of it.
Michigan
n
be
abou the Of January e
payment
sary to tunti the taxesar
inattenton
tated
For about the first time he took Office the right
He this he NOT right retaining bank
could the
their loss in the Gazier bank
right instance WAS ap
pment the crooked and grating the wadenshp
Jackson prison.
He is right in this instance if WAS WARNER who brought
charges Arthur Hill which cheated him the United
States BUT WHICH TO THIS DAY IN WHICH
DEATH HAVE NOT BEEN PROVEN COULD NOT BE PROVEN AND
NEVER WILL PROVEN
Quite right governor.
The desire of the people Michigan SHOULD
honest and capable in Lansing.
The badly-F0R CHANGE
The Detroit times., 1909-12-24
MOST ANYTHING.

"A man who's down on his luck
kin ait I'D ef he'll only let go OF IT,"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
PERSONAL.

Prince Franz Emile Zu Sayn-W itten-
stein-B erlebourg died at Munich. He
was born in 1912.
James Place, for fifty-ive years en-
gineer ON the Illinois Central, is dead
at Waterloo, Iowa.
Moses Taylor, ninety-two years OF
age, oldest employee of the State of
Michigan, has resigned as crier for
the supreme court, a position which
he has held for twenty-nine years. Ill.
ness necessitated his action.
George F. Miller, known as Cali.
ope" or "Foghorn" Miller, well knpwn
n decade ago as a professional base.
ball player, died at his home In
Brooklyn. He played in Pittsburg, st.
Louis and Fort Wayne, Ind.
Samuel l.. Clemens mark Twain
has purchased $50 acres of land adj
Joining his recently acquired property
at Redding, Conn. The Farm" as
the author calls his estate, now COM
prises $50 acres of agricultural and
wooded tracts.
John Koehler, director Of athletics
at Denver university, will. according
TO Coach A. A. Stage, take charge OF
athletic work at the University of Chi
cago in July and August. Stage in
tends to spend the summer at Idaho
Springs, Colo.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
TWO KILLED IN TRAIN WRECK.
Fiend Who Tried to Assault White
Woman Is Hanged.

Tacoma, Wash, April Is. - The
wrecking of Burlington train No. 10,
eastbound on the Northern Pacific,
one mile vast of Bristol, last night,
resulted in the death of Engineer
Franklin J. Hammond of Tacoma and
Fireman Johnson and the injury of
nine passengers more or less serious
ly. The cause of the accident is un-
known.
Striking the sharp curve near Bris-
tol at a high rate Of speed, the train
left the, track and ran nearly its own
length on the ties before coming to a
stop. The engine turned completely
over, the baggage car was turned
crosswise of the track and the mail
car slid down the track to the edge
of the river. A car of fresh fish In
the train was also badly damaged.
All of the cars in the train left the
track with the exception of one rear
sleeper, but M one was injured back
OF the day coaches.
None of the baggagemen or mail
clerks was injured, although their
cars received the brunt of the shock.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
FRANCE KICKS CASTRO OUT.


Must Return to Europe on First Vessel
Touching at Port de France.
Washington, April 1.-THE French
government has informed the state
department of its determination to
put into effect Immediately the deci-
sion announced Thursday from Paris
to expel former President Castro of
Venezuela from Fort de France. Mar.
Unique, and compel him to return to
Europe.
The program is to put him aboard
the first vessel touching at Fort de
France. if this program is carried
out, Castro will be on his way to
Europe In a day or two. unless his
physical condition is such that an
ocean trip at this time would put his
life in jeopardy.
State department officials are much
gratified by the manner in which
the French government has acted in
the matter and feel relieved that Cas-
tro Is to be sent back to Europe.
where he will have no immediate in
iuence in affairs of Venezuela. in
which country his personal following
is believed to be considerable and
might have a tendency TO unsettle the
peaceable condition of affairs which
now prevails.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
SINS AND SINNERS.

Jim Patsie was killed and four men
and a woman were injured at West
| Clarion, Pa, in a battle between Ital-
ians.
Patrick A. Maloney a bridegroom of
a week, was arrested at St. Joseph,
| Mo-, trying to pass a check alleged to
be bogus.
James Smith, a negro, convicted OF
| the murder of james Flynn, a Confed-
| crate veteran, was e~lectrocuted in the
| %penitentiary at Richmond, Va.
Cleveland Carroll, a mail carrier OF
Springfield, Mo-, was sentenced to six
months in the reformatory school for
appropriating 2 cents given him to
buy a stamp.
Charged with the murder of Arthur
Baisch, a white boy, at Evansville,
ind, Dec. 7, 1908, Buraue Parham, a
negro, was arrested at Paducah, Ky.
He admits killing the boy.
Mrs. Minnie M. Young, widow of
Henry d. Young. who lived with her
son, Delmar ]. Young, at Erie, Pa
was outraged and murdered. A man
whosis said to have been seen near
the house was arrested on suspicion.
Twenty-Five years Imprisonment
and $4,000 fine was the sentence i'm
posed at Philadelphia upon George
Washington, a negro, convicted OF
holding Mrs. Ella Curtin, a white
woman, a prisoner In his room and III
treating her.
Ten thousand dollars in bank notes,
stolen from the National Bank OF
Reilly, Ohio, Dec. Z. 1907. by yeggmen,
was found last week on the farm of
Fred Schneider, near New Palestine.
Ind. Schneider found the package hid
den in a thicket ne was clearing
away. The amount stolen was 49,
700
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
OTHERWISE

The lower house of the Texas legis-
lature has passed the bank deposit
guarantee bill.
Prohibition was the main issue In
the municipal election held in Colo
RADIO outside OF Denver. The Anti-sa-
loon party generally was victorious.
st. Louis has gone Republican after
eight years of Democratic rule. 1t is
predicted the entire Republican city
ticket, with possibly one exception.
has been elected.
III d bloody battle Jimmie Dasher
rf Savannah received the credit for a
knockout over Ownie Liss of Brooklyn
In the seventh round OF a scheduled
hfteen-round bout at Savannah, Ga.
John w. Warrington was sworn in
at Cincinnati as associate Judge of the
United States circuit court OF appeals
for the Sixth circuit. to All the vacan-
CIV caused by the death of Judge J.. X.
Richards.
After keeping his eyes open for
more than twenty-five years, John AM
derson died from tuberculosis in st.
Louis. his eyes remaining open even
after death. This strange afhiction OF
the eyelids was contracted while he
was working in a lime quarry. The
dust so ir7itated the eyelids that they
became raw and grew to the eyeballs.
The navy department has refused
the request or citizens OF Nstchez and
other cities of Mississippi that the
battleship Mississippi be allowed to
ascend the Mississippi river I'd
Natchez for the presentation of the
silver service purchased By the people
Of the state. The presentation Will
be held off Horn Island. in the Gulf of
Mexico, on June 1.
Exports FROM Berlin to the United
States are gradually returning TO q
normal level. The total from the dis
trict OF Berlin for the last quarter Ii
80 per cent greater than that OF 1908,
and only IL per csht below that OF
1907.
Letters have been sent by Harvard
TO Oxford and Cambridge with regard
10 q challenge from Harvard III case
the Crimson crew is successful again
III wear against Yale The letter Is
not In the nstnrenf 4 ohaiisnre b.t
only 10 ascertain the sentiment IN
1it6tAh0
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
NEGRO Is LYNcHE0 BY MOB.
Burlington Train Derailed While Go
ing at High Rate of Speed.

ing at High Kate OF speed.
Arcadia, Fla, April IL. - John
Smith, a negro, who Saturday drag.
ged Miss Mary Steel Ewing from
her buggy, two miles from Arcadia,
in an attempt at criminal assault,
was taken from the sheriff and his
deputies early yesterday and hanged
to a tree.
Miss Ewing, who had been to the
city on a shopping tour, was return
ing to her home, four miles from the
city, when the negro sprang into the
buggy, seized Miss Ewing and drag
ged her into the bushes.
Miss Ewing's creams attracted
Will Knowles and his brother. The
negro ran. After taking Miss Ewing
to her home, the men came to this
city, spread the news, and blood
hounds, followed by a posse of 800
men, were soon on the blacks trail.
The negro was found at a turpentine
camp and taken before Miss Ewing,
who positively identified him. Sheriff
Freeman and his deputies succeeded
in placing Smith in Jail. but, fearing
an attack, attempted to spirit him
out of Arcadia. They were met by
an automobile party, held up and
forced TO give up the prisoner.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
POWERS ALL TURN
| AGAINST CASTRO
Acquiesce in Desire of United
States to Keep Him Away
From Venezuela.
is SUDDENLY TAKEN SICK
Former President Is in Very Grave Con-
ditiOn at Fort de France
Scar Opens Up.

Washington, April 10.-The efforts
OF the American government 10 keep
former President Castro out Of Vene-
zuela and away from the nearby main
land and islands have every indica-
ton of being crowned with success.
Most Of the powers having posses
sions in that part OF the world have
indicated TO the state department
that Castro's presence is not wanted
within their boundaries and that they
are willing to acquiesce in the de-
sire of the United States that he be
far removed from the scene Of his
former prestige.
Castro Is Taken Sick.
Fort de France, April l0.-Shortly
after returning from a drive through
Fort de France yesterday morning
CiprianO Castro became suddenly i'll.
He complained of severe pain in the
abdomen and it was apparent that he
suffered greatly. The scar left by the
operation performed in Berlin has
opened for a distance Of several cent?
meters and his condition undoubtedly
is grave.
The former president Of Venezuela
was informed yesterday Of the deci-
sion Of the French government to ex-
pei him from Martinique. He appear
ed not to believe the news.
Castro drove through Fort de
France this morning to see the town.
The attitude Of the people toward him
Is one Of sympathy. He maintains
absolute silence with regard to his
intentions and is awaiting tie arrival
Of the mail steamers from Venezuela
and Port of Spain.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1909-04-16
NEWS OF THE WEEK IN EPITOMt
Digest Of the News Worth Telling Con-
densed for the Busy
Reader.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

The senate has ratified al extradi-
ton treaty between the United States
and France.
President Taft rendered to former
Senator Fulton of Oregon the post or
minister to China, to succeed w. w.
Rockhill. Senator Fulton requested
ten days in which to consider whether
or not he would accept.
The famous South Carolina dispen-
sary case, involving the disposition
of about 5000, 900 of ~dispensary funds
held by the state d~ispensary commits
sion, was decided by the supreme
court of the United States in favor OF
the commission.
Acting on q question referred by
secretary of the Navy Meyer, Attor'
ney General Wickersham has decided
that ongres was fully within its con-
stitutional rights in the legislation dr.
recting that marines be restored to
Iuty aboard naval ships.
Postmaster General Hitchcock has
approved a rectangular design for a
special issue OF stamps on June l,
commemorative Of the Alaska-Yukon-
Pacific exposition. The stamp bears
a ribbon inscribed "Alaska-Yukon-Pa-
cifc Exposition, 1909" and a circle
frames the picture of a fur seal stand
ing on a cake of ice.
The gratifying information was con-
Veyed to Secretary Knox that the
Nicaraguan government would make
an early effort to settle, either by
compromise or arbitration, the claim
for damages of the G.. d. Emery ON
pany, whose concession for cutting
mahogany was cancelled two years
and a half ago for alleged violation
Of the terms.