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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
"WiIl You murder Us 2" Colonel John Said.

Colonel John looked at the stranger
and recognized him; and, a man of
quick wit, he knew on the instant that
he had to face the worst. His face set
more hard, more firm-if il turned also
a shade paier. He addressed his com
panion. They've called him back to
confess US" he muttered in Bales ear.
"The devils" Bale exclaimed. He
choked on the word n worked his jaw,
glazing at them, but he said no more.
Only his eyes glanced from n to an
other, wild and full Of rage.
Colonel John did not reply, for al
ready O'Sullivan Og was addressing
him. There's no more to it," The Nc
Murrough's agent said, bluntly, 'but
you've come your last journey, colonel.
and we'll go back wanting you. There's
no room in Ireland from this q for
them that's not Irish at heart. Nor
safety for honest men while you're
walking the sod. But
"will you murder us?" Colonel John
said. do you know. man." he con-
cluded, sterniyy, what you do? What
have we dom to o or your mas
ter?"
'Done?' O'Sullivan Og answered with
sudden ferocity. And murder, say you:
Ay, faith, 1 would, and ten thousand
like you, for the sake of old Ireland.
You may make your peace, and have
five minutes to that-and ne more, for
time presses, and we've work to do.
These fools would have a priest for
you'--he turned and spat on the ground
but II is /. and none better, know
whether his absence afforded a chance
of escape, he was back again. and with
him the man who a passed In the
bog.
you are Protestants, and 'twould take
more than that to MAKE your souls"
Colonel Jonn looked at him with a
strange light in his eyes. ut is little to
you" he said, 'and much to me. Yet
think, think. man, what you do. Or IL
you will not, here Is my servant Spare
his life at least. Put him, IL you please.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

or meant. His eyes looked askance,
like the eye of a beas in a snake
seeking a weapon or a throat! To be
butchered thus!
Perhaps Colonel John, noIwithstand-
ing his calm courage, had the same
thought and found 1t bitter. Death
had been good in the face of silent
thousands, with pride n high resolve
for cheer. But here in the mist, un-
known, unnoticed, to perish and be for
gotten in a week, even by the savage
hands that took their breath! Perhaps
to face this he, too, had need of all his
Christian stoicism.
my God! My Cod" the priest said.
Have pity on these two, and soften
the hearts of their murderers!"
''Amen." said Colonel John, quietly.
Faith and it's idle. this" o'SuInyan
Og cried, irritably. He gave a secret
sign to his men to draw to one sid and
be ready. We've our orders and 9TH
er work to do. Kneel aside, father, tits
no harm we mean you. But you're
wasting breath on these same. And
you" he continued. addressing the two,
say what prayer you will, If you know
one, and kneel or stand-it's all one tc
us-and. God willing. you'll be in pur-
gatory and never a knowledge of it!''
Zone minute" Colonel John inter-
posed, his face pale but composed. II
have something to say to you my
friend"
"And you may II you'll play nc
tricks"
eff you would spare him
""Tis idle, l say! Sorra a bit OF good
is Il! But there. we shall be having
while the blessed man says three Pater-
nosters, and not the least taste Of time
~beyond!"
Colonel John a n sign to the
priest, who, bowling himself on the wet
sod, covered his eyes with his hand
and began to pray. The men. at q
sign from O'Sullivan. had drawn tc
either sid and the fire lockmen Were
handling their pieces, with one y or
their leader and one on the prisoners.
Continued Next Meek.l
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
1.-THE WILD GEESE
~ BY Stanley j. Weyman.

even his nerve to confront without a
culver the fate that, If his fears Were
justified. lay before them; the sudden,
violent death, and the black bog water
which would swallow all traces of the
crime. But he did not lose his firmness
or lower his crest for a moment.
BY and by the track, which for a
time had assembled. began to run down
ward. The path grew less sound. The
mist, which was thicker than before,
and shut them In on the spot where
they walked, as in a world desolate n
apart, allowed nothing to be seen In
front; but now and again q ragged
thorn tree or a furze bush, dripping
with moisture, showing %shoss..se 20
right or left. There was nothing to In
dictate the point they were approaching,
or how far they were likely to travel,
until the colonel, peering keenly before
them, caught the CLEAN of water. 1t vas
gone as soon as seen. h mist falling
again like a curtain; but he had seen 1t,
and he looked back to see what Og was
doing. He caught him also in the act
Of looking yer his shoulder. Was he
making sure that they were beyor1 the
chance of interruption?
1t might be so; and Colonel John
wheeled about quickly, thinking that
while O'Sullivan Og's attention was
directed elsewhere he might take one
or the Otner men Dy surprise, SleZe MS
weapon and make a fight for his life
and his servants life. But he met only
sinister looks, eyes that watched his
smallest movement with suspicion, a
point ready levelled to strike him If he
budgcd. And then, out OF the mist
before them, doomed the gaunt figure
of n man walking apace toward them.
The meeting appeared to be as little
expected by the stranger as by Og's
party. For not only did he spring aside
and leave the track to give them a
wider berth, but he went by warily,
with his feet In the bog. Some word
was cried to him in the Erse; he an
swered, for a moment he appeared to
be going to stop. Then he passed on
n was lost in the mist.
But he left a change behind him. One
of the firelock men broke off into hasty
speech, glancing, the Colonel noticed,
at him and Bale, as If they were the
subjects Of his words. O'Sullivan Og
answered the nan CURLY and harshly;
but before the reply was off his lips a
second man broke in vehemently In
support of the other. They all halted;
for a few seconds all spoke at once.
Then, just as Colonel JOHN was begin
ming to hope that they would quarrel,
O'Sullivan Og gave way with sullen
reluctance, and a man ran back the
way they had come, shouting a name,
Before the prisoners could decide
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
YOUTH SLEW CHILD BY
FEEDING HIM SAWDUST

Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 6.-Alvin CO.
hen, aged II, confessed to Judge Ad-I
he killed 3~-year-old Alexander Hoenig'
in April, 1907. The Hoenig child was
last seen about dusk on April 20, 1907.
His body was found several days after
ward in a barrel in the rear of the
butcher shop of b. Cohen.
ALVIN zen has confessed" Judge
Adams I'D. HE said he saw the
child going down the street with some
money in his hand. He said he got
into an alley and started to take 1t.
away from him. The child cried, young.
Cohen says, and he stuffed sawdust
into his mouth to quiet him. 1t lodged
In the boys windpipe and choked him
to DEATH"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
Oh board the French sloop that's in the

JAY Et
Faith, and you're wasting the little
breath that is left YOU" the ruffian an
swered, initiated rather h moved by
the others calmness. Its to take or
leave. / told the men a hereto had no
soul to make, hut"
God forgive you," Colonel John said,
and was silent: for he saw that remon-
STRANGE would not help him, nor prayer
avail The mans mind was made UP, his
heart steeled. For q brief instant,
something, perhaps that human fear
which he had SO often defied, clutched
Colonel Johns heart. For a brief in
slant human weakness had Its way
with him. and he shuddred-in the face
of the bog, in the face OF such an end
as this. Then the gracious faith that
was his returned to him: he was his
grave, unyielding self again. He took
Bales hand and begged his forgiveness.
Would l a never brought you.' he
said. why did I, why did L? Yet,
Gods will be done"
Bale aia no. seem &c able &C speak.
His Jaw continued to work, while his
eyes looked sideways at Og. Had the
Irishman known his he would
have put himself out Of reach, armed
as he was.
but / will appeal for you to the
priest!" Colonel John continued; The
may yet prevail with them to spare
you"
HE will mott" o'sullivan OK said.
~naively.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
EVIDENCE AGAINST
CLEMINSON BLACK
Waited Eight Hours After
Wife's Death Before Pro-
claiming It.

Chicago, Nov. 6.-Attaching impor-
lance to the evidence tending to show
that Mrs. Cleminson had been dead for
hours before a physician was called,
the state called DIR. Henry G.. Remnant
today in the trial OF DR.. Haldane Glenn
inson. for his wife's murder. DR.. Rein
hart, as coroner's physician, conducted
the post mortem examination.
DR.. ReinhaTt first viewed the body
on the morning of the discovery OF Mrs.
Cleminson's death.
"She had. in my Judgment, been dead
from four to eight hours" said the
witness.
How did DR.. Cleminson appear?
Did he seem nauseated
mo; he appeared dazed apd sleepy.
When I came in he got up and went
into the Kitchen"
Photographs and plans OF the Glenn
inson mousse were introduced In evil
dence.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
sseeMssEE HARE KNOCKS.

Woman Gets Rid OF "Coffee Heart"
The Injurious action of Coffee on the
heart of many persons Is well known
by physicians to be caused by caffeine.
This is the drug found by chemists in
coffee and tea.
A woman suffered a long time with
severe heart trouble and finally her
doctor told her she must give up coffee.
as that was the principal III OF the
trouble. She writes:
MY heart was SO weak 1t could not
do Its work properly. My husband
would sometimes have to carry me
from the table, and 1t would seem that
l would never breathe again.
1.-The doctor told me that coffee was
causing the weakness of my heart. He
said / must stop 1t. hut 1t seemed |
could not give 1t up until was down
In bed with nervous prostration.
For eleven weeks / lay there and
suffered. Finally Husband brought
home some Postum and I quit coffee
and started new and right. Slowly l
got well. Now | do not have any head
aches, nor those spells with weak
heart. We know 1t Is Postum that
helped me. The DR.. said the other
day. i eve thought you would be
what you are / used to weigh 90
pounds and now I weigh 1853.
Postum has done much for me and
! would not go back to coffee again for
any money. for l believe 1t would kill
me II I kept at 1t. Postum must be
well boiled according to directions on
pkg. then 1t has a rich flavor and with
cream Is fine"
Read THE Road to Wellvills." Eound
In pkgs. There's . Reason"
Ever read the above letter. a
new one appears from time 20 time.
They are genuine. true, and fnIl ~
human Interest.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
CONTINUED Next Weekly
Polarity.

FOtdFtkys III
Did Doctor Cook discover
The long sought northern pole?
Did the doctor climb the mountain
Up to the crested goal?
These problems are distressing
To teach t~ruth-loving soul.
Did Peary fitch the pemmican
That Doctor Cook had hid?
Did Peary beat the Eskimo.
As Cook has said ne did,
BY trading him provisions
Without the pro quo quid,
Can we never have a hero
OF purest ray serene?
Must the confding public
Fall In the soup tureen
In the bitter controversies
That Rage these two between?
The sad words OF the poet,
The saddest writ by pen.
With melancholy rhythm
Reeur TO IN again
III both had been more honest
II really might have bsen
Indianapolis News
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
The Ultimate Consumes.

The ultimate consumer
Was jokingly discussed
BY various tariff persons
Whose sentiments were trust.
They thought 1t was q good
On that unhappy soul
That he should bear the burden
or prices for h whole.
They laughed, did these producers.
And chuckled at the thought
OF prices this u
Must pay for what he bought.
Then as they laughed a stranger
Gloomed darkly I'm the hall.
And, wholly unlimited,
Stood there among them all
"Who are your" cried the tokers
In one concerted shout
Against the bold intruder,
And rose to put him out.
They smelled the fumes OF birthstone
AS soft the devil spoke: qa
az the ultimate
And you'll find that I'm no joke"
w. j. Hampton. In New York Times.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
Court and Prisoner Know Farming.

From the KANSAS CITY Times.
Oscar Copp, who is separated from his
wife, was in the municipal court recently
charged with taking Mrs. Cops money
for dissipation.
.Where dc you work. asked The judge.
eve beer working In the wheat fields
OF Kansas"
"Do they head wheat or bind II out
thereT"
"Tncy oind some. but head most Of it,
when does headed wheat go through
the sweat?
I'm the stack"
when does shocked wheat go through
the sweatT'
After II Is threshed."
(which end OF a horse and which end
OF q COW gets up firstT"
THE ~forequarters of q horse and the
hin quarters OF q cow"
You've worked on a farm, I see. Go
back 70 work and leave your wife atone."
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
CHICAGO MILLIONAIRE
AND PIONEER is DEAD

Chicago, Nov. 6.-John NJ. Smyth. a
pioneer millionaire merchant and poll
tician of Chicago. who has been lii OF
pneumonia for a week or more. died
al his home today.
Mr.. Smyth was a close business as
sociate OF John X. Walsh. and Is said
to have impaired his vitality by work
ing night and day in an endeayor to
help straighten out Waish's tangled
Ana ncfal affairs.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
woMEN ON LoNo FLIGHT.

81. Louis. Mo-. Nov. 6.-Hiss Julia
Hoimer and Captain John Berry, who
left here yesterday in the balloon
MeTba III, In an attempt 20 lift the
Lahm cup, passed over Hollow Rock.
Tenn, $40 miles southeast Of St. Louis.
at 6:10 o'clock this morning. This in
formation was conveyed In a message
dropped by the balloon. which had then
been in the air IA hours.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
ATTACK PASSENGER RATE.

Guthrie, Okla, Nov. 6.-Arguments in
the suit filed by four Oklahoma rail-
roads to test the constitutionality OF the
2-cent passenger rate law and the
freight rate law began in the federal
court before Judge Hook, In this city,
today.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
RoaeERY ON

New York, Nov. 6.-Robhers boarded
the neutrality-suspicious. line steamer
Prince Joachim lying at her pier here
two days ago, forced open the safe in
the purser's ONCE and got away with
8 1000 In gold. The news OF the robbery
became public this afternoon.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

RAPID CITY, 8. D.-Carl Noble. a
homesteader. was seriously injured In
Z fall from q train Hermosa. and
- In 4 local hospital
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

More than half OF this pure food agi-
tation appears to be considered by the
ultimate consumer as pure rot.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

The young man caller who shows
an unusual interest in the baby, the
doll and the dog, Is a delusion and o
snare.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

When the football season is over the
athletes can take UP bowling and try
to kill the pin boys.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

PERRY DAVIS pAINKILLER
as no substitutes. No other remedy Ii 30 elective
Or rheumatism, iumbago. stiffness, neuralgia or
old of any sort. Put up In 25c. S5c and boc bottles
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-11-18
Horses Holding Their Own.

The horse as a means OF transportation
is more than holding its own under the
competition OF the automobile, according
TO NJ. Connolly, Of the Builders National
Association, which ended its convention
in Washington last week. Mr.. Connolly
SAYS the trade in horse-driven vehicles
this year was greater than ever before,
and the business already booked tor the
coming year will eclipse all previous rec
ords. The only manufacturers OF carriages
affected are those who cater TO the mil
lionaire class, which has in large meas
IRE discarded the landau, the brougham
and the victoria for the motorcar. Ac-
cordingly the manufacturers OF these
higher grades of carriages have taken up
the manufacture OF automobiles bodies.
The carriage builders who turn out the
moderate priced vehicles Tor city and
farm use, such as buggies and Surveys,
are said TO have more than they can do.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-11-18
Limburger TO Cure Leprosy.

A Denver chemist announces that lim-
burger cheese Is a cure for cancer and a
specific for Ieprosy. lie has found This
out, he says. after eleven years OF re-
search.
His mode OF treatment Is as follows
First he applies the liquor OF quieklime
and milk to the cancer to clean the ma
lignant growth. The bathing is repeated
several times, and then salve OF limbur-
ger and glycetin is applied to the can
GER.
Shuch's laboratory workers say u has
been demonstrated that no person who
is addicted TO the limburger cheese habit
can become a victim TO cancer. The
odoriferous cheese acts as aspeeiiie, with
anti-microbic and aseptic properties, they
assert.
As the germs Of cancer, leprosy and
consumption, they say, are much alike,
il is hoped, by further experiments, 10
modify the cheese treatment so as to CHM
mate tuberculosis from the list OF deadly
human ills.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-11-18
Seeing Double.

A well-known oculiSt of New York
City tells story of one of his patients
who proved rather more than match for
him. The patient was quaint old fellow
from one OF the way-back rural counties
of the State, fifty years OF age or more,
who strolled leisurely into the doctors
office, and after taking an optical inven-
tory of the place, including the doctor
himself, remarked that he was afraid his
eyes were "gitting leetle out O. kilter,
and he guessed the doctor better "take a
peek at them."
He was seated and, as preliminary,
was invited to look through prism at a
photograph.
"Why, now," said he, after squirting a
while, ''this is curious. see two pho
tographs. What makes me see like ttat?"
The doctor, who is something OF hu-
moriSt and inclined to be jocose with GER
tain OF his patients, replied that this phe-
nomenon was certainly very interesting,
and that while possibly it indicated some
slight abnormity, it yet had its compensa-
ing advantages.
with double vision you have great
advantage over me, for example," he
continued, smiling, 'for you will be able
to see twice as many beautiful things in
the world as can. You will be doubled.
You will have twice as much real estate
and two pocketbooks instead OF one, and
when you hitch up your horse to drive
out you will have span."
The old fellow did not say much in re-
ply, but seemed to be pondering it; and
meantime the doctor completed his exam-
ination, and having made the appropriate
prescription, it came time to receive his
fee, which in this case was ten dollars.
Very slowly the old man still ponder
ing drew forth roll Of bills and carefully
selecting a five looked hard at it for some
moments, then proffering it said quietly,
Here's your ten dollars, DOCTOR"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-11-18

HULLOi

When you see man In woe.
Walk straight up and say "Hullo +
Say. "Hullo r. and How dye do7
How's the world been using you
Slap the fellow on his back,
Bring your hand down with whack:
Waltz straight up and don't 90 slow.
Shake his hand and say. "Hullo r
Is he clothed in rags2 Oh. no!
Walk straight Up and say. "Hullo J!
Rags are but cotton roll
Just for wrapping up soul;
And soul is worth true.
Hale and hearty How dye do 2
Don't wait for the crowd to go,
Walk straight up and say 'Hullo J!
When big vessels meet. they say.
They salute and sail away:
lust the same as you and me,
Lonely ships upon the sea;
Each one sailing his own Jog
For port beyond the fog.
Let your speaking trumpet blow,
Lift your horn and cry "Hullo =
Say 'Hullo - and How dye do
Other folks are good as you.
When you leave your house OF clay.
Wandering in the far away,
When you travel through the strange
Country far beyond the range,
Then the souls you've cheered will know
Who you be, and say "Hullo! !!
Sam. Walter Foss.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-11-18
A Dccoy.

The minister who had exchanged with
the Rev. Mr.. Talcom was much scandal
lied to see Deacon Snowfall In the yes-
try, after service, deliberately taking q
ffty-cent piece out Of the contribution
box and substituting dime.
"Brer SNOWFALL" he exclaimed, IN
horror and amazement, that's plain
dishonest doingsr'
Whats the matter ,pafson 2" the dea-
con asked, genially, conscious OF his own
rectitude. "Fs led off with that fo'-bit
piece for de las TO- years. That amt .
contribution; that's a temprary loan, as
noble example"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-11-18
Experiment Farms.

One OF the most far sighted OF American
business men, Mr.. James J. Hill, has
pointed out that in this country the de-
velopment of agriculture does not keep
pace with the increase of population.
Towns are growing at the expense OF the
country, and manufacturing increases,
while farming remains almost at a stand
still. Unless the tendency can be check
ed, the United States must soon begin to
import the foodstuffs of which it has
hitherto had an enormous surplus.
The danger is real, for no national life
is so sound, no prosperity so secure, as
that which rests upon basis OF success
full agriculture. There is need OF an i'm
mediate improvement in American farm
ing methods. 1t is disquieting to learn
that the production per acre, OF wheat, for
instance, is only about halfthat in England,
Belgium or Germany. Moreover, the
virgin richness of the soil, upon which
the American farmer has long relied, is
fast passing. He must learn to make his
land bring forth the two blades that might
stand where one now grows.
To the achievement of this end, Mr..
Hill has made the excellent suggestion
that a model experiment farm be eStao-
lished in every agricultural county in the
country. Few farmers were educated at
an agricultural college; not every farmers
son can afford to attend such an institu-
ton. They have therefore not learned
the most scientific methods Of increasing
soil fertility and crop production. Ex-
perimental farms, it is believed, would
demonstrate the principles of successful
farming, encourage the first-hand study OF
agricultural problems, render rural life
more attractive and profitable, and "make
the cultivation of the soil profession ra-
ther than vocation"
Such result is highly desirable.
Through single State-owned farms here
and there, and the Farmers Cooperative
Demonstration Work, beginning has
been made. Whatever adds 10 the rela-
tive number of farmers in the United
States, whatever increases their pride in
their calling, their enterprise, and their ap-
probation of the possibilities of agricul-
ture, adds at the same time to the politi-
cal health and substantial prosperity Of
the country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-11-18

II will soon be possible TO have mono
grams grown on apples. A large grower
Of fancy apples at Hood River, Oregon.
has now cunningIy labeled his apples
with the name Of cafe. in New York,
the name being grown on the cheek OF
the apple. About 400 prize specimens
Of perfect fruit were treated by the grow
er. Perforated paper labels with the
name Of the cafe, and two stars with the
figure OF a bird, were pasted on the check
Of the apples. When the fruit eoIored IN
the sun the words and figures were Ieit IN
red on green background.