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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

Uncle Sam has proved such a huge
success with the cook book that Sen
ator Shelby Cullom, of Illinois, is in
favor of going one further and estab-
fishing a bureau of domestic science
SO that Uncle Sam nay show the
American women nov to keep house
properly. Senator Cullom proposes
thai the government appropriate $780,
600 to maintain the bureau and run it
in connection with the department Of
agriculture.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

Sioux City Live Stock Market.
Saturdays quotations on the Sioux
City live stock market follow: Beeves.
$500 @S.O5. Top hogs. $40.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

1t would be unlawful for the Post
Office Department to print the name or
address of a business firm on stamped
envelopes after June so, 1911, if a bill
introduced by Representative Tou
Velle, OF Ohio, and reported ~favorably
from the House Committee on Post
Offices and Post Roads is passed. The
bill would discontinue the present prac-
tice of the department in doing a gen.
eral business in printing return adj
dresses on stamped envelopes.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

One vote was lacking to make the
necessary two-thirds in the House for
the adoption of the Henry resolution
to fix the date of presidential inaugu-
rations on the last Thursday in
April.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-06-03

Upon her return from Europe Mrs.
Alice Roosevelt Longworth will SET
about a revival OF the old French salon
in Washington. This is the most ann
bilious social project that Washington.
has undertaken for some time.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05

his gaze with strange fascination,
like the baleful eye of a snake.
What is his nationality" asked
one of the brethren.
He says that he Is an American"
replied Bielinski.
THE Americans" said the question
er, ARE powerful nation. If we
should detain this man, who is him.
self evidently an aristocrat, and has
friends, they would raise heaven and
earth to find him, and there would be
much publicity and discussions
thing that we wish to avoid now. The
same thing would result If he should
permanently disappear"
Here he sat down, and silence
reigned for full minute.
There is much truth" at length
said Bielinski, "in what Brother Smir-
noff says. Has any other brother any
suggestion to make?"
A young Russian arose, a forid.
faced, clean-shaven youth. with blue
eyes and a sweet expression. His
voice was soft and he smiled as he
talked.
He must not disappear" said the
speaker, "as Brother Smirnoff says,
neither can we keep him. He would
be an elephant on our hands. Neither
would 1t be safe to turn him loose
with our secret in his brain and on
his tongue. 1t seems to me, with all
due reverence to my elders"-and
here he smiled and waved his hand
that there is but one way. He must
die and his body must be found under
such circumstances that the police
will be led to believe he has met his
fate through accident. This will come
under the head. not of an execution,
but Of a necessary removal for the
good of the order"
What method would you propose,
Brother Kourbski" inquired Bielin-
ski
There are several methods that
naturally suggest themselves" replied
Kourbski, expansively. Hardy's eyes
left the mesmeric spot and sought the
speakers face.
For instance. he might be chloro.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05

Il went to the Slaviansky Bazaar to
get slender, dark man with eye
glasses he explained, who should
give me the password for the night
The Princess Romanovna' This man
came out, hailed me and gave me the
password | bring him here, and then,
ten minutes later, along comes this
other slender, dark foreigner with
eyeglasses, who, it seems, is able to
find his own way about! That is the
truth. Brother Bielinski, / call the
Virgin to witness"-and the pious
soul crossed himself.
Very WE'LL" said Bielinski, tall
man, stoop-shouldered, with thin, hook
nose and keen, furtive eyes. VERY
well. May l ask. my friend" turning
to Hardy, whether you are a member
of the brotherhood, and, if not, why
are you here?"
"The explanation is very simple"
replied Hardy in French, in which
language the question had been di-
rected. 81 am an American merchant,
residing in Stryetensk. l have an &C
quaintance with the Princess Ro-
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05

handkerchief, removed his coat and
hung it upon nail. He then took his
seat, by invitation, at Bielinski's
right.
Brethren" said the latter, rising,
of the Society of the Enemies of
Russia!" He spoke very distinctly,
but not loud The most absolute ST.
lence prevailed. First we must de-
eide what to do with this man who
has introduced himself into our midst,
and has learned the secrets of the
order. Though l do not personally be-
lieve him to be spy, though | am
confident he was brought here by ac-
cident, yet he is not of us, and he is
friend of the naughty and wealth
pampered aristocrat whose name
forms the password of the evening.
He was on his way to her residence
when he was brought here
During this time Hardy remained
standing, with his opera hat beneath
his elbow and his ulster thrown over
his arm. His eyes were fixed on the
little ball in Hulin's handkerchief,
which, shining in the gas light, held
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05
SYNOPSIS.

Frederick Hardy. a fashionable Boston
society man, lost his wealth, was Tilted
c cg girl ana sent by , frend to take
store in Russia On his journey through
Japan he met Stapleton Neville. sup
posedly an Englishman. They agreed to
go together to Russia. Because of sus,
picious circumstances they were several
times molested by the Japanese. Hardy
was arrested and found upon his person
were papers showing maps of Jap forts.
Hardy was proven guiltless. On train
merchant. In Nevilles shoes Jap found
pictures of forts proving him to be
Russian spy. Hardy departed for Rus,
shortly afterward. He lew was rescued BY
a Russian steamer. On reaching Vladi,
for Siberia w meeting Princess Princess Romanovna
on the train. Hardy boarded a vessel for
Amur; Hardy showed the ,pp princess his
was stranded. The princess and her
maid were attacked by Chinese. Hardy
say ed their lives The princess thanked
fired upon the craft. Hardy slew their
chief Burning arrows were hurled upon
the Pushl<in's decks. An attempt was
Chinese were repulsed. Romanon sneered
at Hardy's solicitude for the princess.
nailed to a cross on the shore. To put an
end to the awful torture Hardy himself
put s ,s gu. Of his misery taking his
90 for help. Refused permission he
jumped overheard and started to swim
with the princess distress message. Ro-
manor was angry at Hardy for his brave
efforts to rescue the princess He wooed
her in his own savage way. He said
Hardy had made love openly to Jap
anese girl. Help came and the princess
was rescued. Hardy journeyed on raft.
Arriving at his destination he took
charge of the trading companys bust
ness. Hardy received letter from So
cial leader in Boston and another from
Aisome. Hardy took lessons in Russian
of n Jew, thus connecting himself in a
way with that race. Hardy received a
letter from the princess. thanking him
for his bravery. Hardy's teacher was in
danger of death. He employed Wang as
n servant. Hardy went to Moscow, where
he was invited to call upon the princess.
He started for the palace home of Prin-
cess Romanovna. Hardy aroused unac-
countable jealousy OF his Korean boy by
announcing that he was going to call on
the princess.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05
CHAPTER xxvIII.-continued.

Hardy, meanwhile, slipping into a
hong ulster, the fur collar of which he
turned up about his ears. left the
hotel and stepped to the edge of the
sidewalk. A droshky dashed up i'm
mediately
The Princess Romanovna," said he
in Russian. THE Princess Roman
ovna, in the street"
The isvoschik jumped down with
alacrity extraordinary for Russian.
THE Princess Romanovna?' he in
Quired, looking shrewdly at Hardy.
Yes" said Hardy, Sin the street"
Get in" said the Russian, "and I
will drive you there Immediately. /
know where it is
There was something strange in the
mans manner, SO strange, in fact.
that It set the American wondering.
He acted as though he had been sent
for his fare, or had been expecting
him. But Hardy did not long dwell on
this idea, for he was. after all. on his
way to the princess. He would soon
be in her presence again, and the
thought SO agitated him. so set his
heart to beating, that all other mat.
tiers were driven from his mind.
AS these thoughts were running
through Hardy's mind. it occurred to
him from time to time that it took a
long time to reach the palace of the
princess. He knew about where 1t
was located, though he had not visited
the spot. 1t should have taken him
Is minutes to drive there from the
hotel. He consulted his watch and
found that he had been half an hour
on the road.
"Cabmen," he muttered. ARE the
same the world over. The fellow is
driving me about for a while in order
to increase the size of the bill"
He was on the point Of opening the
door and shouting to the isvoschik,
when the latter drew up before a
large. square house on a quiet, poorly
lighted street. Hardy threw open the
door and jumped out.
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05

manovna, on whom l was about to
call. l told the cabman to drive me
to her residence, and he brought me
here. l know nothing of your amiable
Brotherhood, nor do l wish to learn
anything" Here he took out his
watch and consulted it coolly. LAS we
have no possible business together,
will now bid you good night, and pro-
coed on my way. If I do not hasten
shall be too late for my call"
But why does he not speak Rus
sian?' asked Ivan. HE spoke to me
in good Russian"
DO you understand Russian" asked
Bielinski.
Il speak 1t imperfectly," replied
Hardy. II have been in the country
only short time"
You speak it well enough to under.
stand" exclaimed Bielinski, "or you
would not have made so shrewd an
effort to get away. / am not sure now
that you are not spy. At any rate,
it will be long time before you will
see the Princess Romanovna."
Hardy noticed that the last two
WoTus were spoken WITH an emphasis
of hate, which reminded him of the
Christian voices at Stryetensk, spit.
ting out "Moschke! Moschke! The
Jew! The Jew!" Truly this Holy
Russia is breeding-ground for many
violent hates.
They all moved silently down to
the extreme end of the hall and passed
through n door into large square
room, furnished with chairs and
divans and round table, upon which
were number of books and maya.
zines. Crossing this. they entered the
council chamber, long. narrow apart.
ment, with benches running around 1t,
and a long table in the center, with
chairs placed for about 20 people.
The Enemies of Russia seated them.
selves on the benches and at the table.
Bielinski. who was evidently the
chairman, took his place at the head
of the table. Felix Hulin. after taking
the terrible sphere from his pocket
and laying 1t carefully on the table on
tiny couch formed of his crumpled
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05
CHAPTER xxx.
In the Nlhillsts' Den,

$50 here we are at last!" he said !;
wait for me-" The house as he
glanced up at 1t did not impress him
some Of the older and more exclusive
of the Muscovite nobility lived in
antiquated and unpretentious resi-.
dences. The isvoschik ran up the
steps by his side and rang the bell.
An old woman opened the door.
"Ah," she said to the cabman, $50
you have brought him!"
"Da! da!" replied the Jehu, and
trudged down the steps.
1t was evident to Hardy that he was
expected at the house of the princess,
that even the servants had been told
to keep on the lookout for him. Hardy
had been shown into small reception
room, where coal fire was burning
in the crate. A couple Of easy chairs
and leather-covered lounge, some
what worn, formed the only furniture,
rather meager. It seemed to him, for
the palace Of a princess. He removed
his coat and sat down before the Are.
As the old woman had been expecting
him, It was safe to assume that she
had gone to inform Romanovna of his
arrival. He arose, and with fingers
that trembled slightly, arranged his
white tie in mirror over the mantle.
As he was thus engaged. he could
hear two men talking. probably in the
hall, Just outside the door.
1T y the most wonderful explosive
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05
CHAPTER xxx.
For the Good of the Order.

The American, in immaculate even
ing dress, his crush hat beneath his
elbow and his fur-lined coat thrown
over his arm, stood at bay with his
back against the wall, silently cycling
the nihilists. The blood rushed back
to his heart, and his cheek paled a
trifle, but the glance that he fixed on
those wondering faces, in which hate
and fear were beginning to dawn,
showed no fiinching. The cabman. in
tall boots of patent leather, and shin
ing silk hat, stood at the door, with
his broad back against it, his whip in
his hand. He was a thick-set, broad
shouldered muzhik, with little, red
eyes. red face and a profuse red
beard. His glance shifted uneasily
from Hulin to Hardy.
BY his side stood the little French
man, who sank his head between his
shoulders like turtle, and, stretching
an accusing left arm toward Hardy,
shrieked:
y am Felix Hulin, say, mon dieu!
the great inventor, the great benefac-
tor Of the human race. Behold, here
is the proof! If l dash this little
sphere on the floor, poof! b-r-r-r!
The whole house will fall apart like
castle of cards, the roof will leap
into the air, in one little second, by
gar, we shall all be in eternity. Gen.
tlemen, are you convinced? Sooner
than have my word doubted, l shall
give you the proofs. Ten thousand
devils! am Felix Hulin. say. no
man shall doubt mel"
He plunged his right hand into his
pocket and drew forth sphere, about
the size of baseball, which he held
In the hollow of his palm.
Il am DR.. Hulin," he added; behold
the pill which / have prepared for
tyrants and spies!"
About 20 of the brethren had stolen
into the hall and were pressing for.
ward toward Hardy; stolen, indeed,
for these men all moved silently, as
though accustomed to secret and dan
gerous meetings. But at the dreaded
word spy" murmur arose.
"A spy! A spy! Kill him, tear him
to pieces"
But the man who had welcomed
Hardy in French stepped in front of
them and raised his hand
Ssh! Brethren" he commanded.
ARE you all mad?' Would you have
the police down on us? The spy is in
our power, II, indeed, he is a spy, and
we shall know how to deal with him,
how to seal his lips. As for you,
Brother Felix, do not drop your pill,
In the Virgins name! Put 1t in your
pocket. Preserve 1t for tyrants and
the foes Of mankind. There! We
shall breathe freer now. Ivan"-to
the cabman-"what is the history Of
this man? How did you happen to
bring him here?"
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05
vented" said one.

ever invented" said one.
Enough to fill the inside of a
child's ball is quite sufficient to wreck
the cars palace"
Curse him!" interjected the other.
Amen! 1t can therefore be thrown
to great distance. and wherever it
strikes, it explodes. There is no
missing fire. Several members Of the
Ural mountains, in a lonely spot and
the results were most satisfactory. A
small quantity, hurled at the base of a
cliff, tore the whole face of the noun
tain loose. One of the brethren &C.
cidentally dropped a sphere of it, and
he simply disappeared - vanished
from the face of the earth. One Of
his arms was found two miles from
the place. lying beside a mountain
road"
That would be good medicine for
the car" chuckled third voice.
Yes, and for tyrants in general
With this new and mysterious ex-
plosive, the Order has an agency by
which 1t can become a terror to the
ruling classes, by which it can de-
moralize society, and make way for
the new order of things, the divine
brotherhood of man. In six months
from now there will not be a man
living in Russia who will dare set
himself up above his fellow creatures
or take his seat on the tyrant throne
of Russia. Tonight we shall select
the brother who will throw the first
sphere"
But is 1t not fortunate" asked the
second speaker, that member of
the Enemies Of Russia should have
made this important discovery? The
brother. Felix Hulin, is here-a slen-
der. dark man with eyeglasses. The
cabman that we sent brought him and
he is now in the reception room. All,
but he has the air of deep student!
Let US go in and make him welcome"
Hardy. still fumbling with his tie,
caught sight of his own face in the
mirror. and was startled by its ex.
preston. 1t was the face of man
caught in q trap and who has only a
moment to escape before he is dis
Gilpin observer. (Central City, Colo.) 1897-1921, 1910-05-05

the nihilists opened the door and ad-
mitted the cabman with a slender,
dark man who wore eyeglasses.
Il am Felix Hulin," announced the
new arrival in perfect French. land
that man." pointing to Hardy, lis an
impostor,"
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-05-21

Press Cor. John A. Bross w r. C.
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Illinois Den
tai society.

The Illinois Dental Society Conven-
will be held at Springfield H., May
II, Is. 10 and 90. This meeting is Of
intrest to all dentists and for the
occasion the Illinois Traction Systom
1.-THE Mckinley lines) will grant rate
OF one and one-third fare for the
round trip. Tickets good going May
Is. II, l8, 10. Good returning May
l6 to 81 inclusive. These tickets will
be sold on the certificate plan For
full particulars call on local ticket
agent.
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the latter representing the presi
dent. Mrs. J. G McClain, who is
unable TO attend because OF hav
il g accepted an invitation to be
in ST. Louis on that date. The.
Encampment bagins May 23rd
and CONTINUES days. MeSdameS
Oatland and Johnson viii visit in
Chicago on their return.
Mrs. K. S. Johnson.
Press Cor. J ,hn A BrOSS w Il. G.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-05-21
Notice Of Petition
to Probate Will
State Of Illinois. Sangamon Coun.
ty, s.. In the Probate Court
May Term. 1910

In the Matter Of the Petition for the Probate of
the Last Will and Testament of Nancy Elridge,
deceased.
To all persons whom this may concern, Greeting:
You are hereby notified that on the 9th day of
May. A. ID. 1910 an instrument in writing purport-
ing to be fhe last Will and Testament OF Nancy
Elridge. deceased. was filed in the Probate Court
Of Sangamon County. Illinois; also on the same
date was filed petition, asking that the said in
strument in writing be admitted to probate as and
for the last Will and Testament of Nancy Elridge.
deceased.
Said petition states that the following per sons
are all the known heirs at law, egatees and devils
ees of the said deceased. towit: Daniel Stinnet.
Mason Stinnet. Fiery Stinnet also known Fife
Simmer. Mary Moore and Queen Ramsey. That
the addresses Of the said Daniel Stinnet and Ma
son Stinnet are unknown to the petitioner. That
the other heirs at law il any, Of said deceased.
are unknown to said petitioner.
You are further notified that the hearing of the
proof of the said last Will and Testament has been
act by said Court for the 4th day OF June, A. D
1910. at the hour of 10 O'Clock in the forenoon at
the Court House in Springfield. Illinois, said
County and said State. when and where you may
appear. and shew cause, il any you have why said
instrument in writing should not be admitted to
probate the last will and Testament of said
Nancy Eridge. deceased.
GEO. B. COLBY, Clerk OF the Probate Court
Dated at Springfield Illinois. this the 9th day
Of May. A. d, ioIs.
CHARLES s. GIBBS. Attorney
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ST. Johns Chapter No. 2, n. r. A. M.
Meets every third Wednesday night at
Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth st.
THOMAS DOMINICAN, Sec'y.
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Notice Of Dissolution

The firm of Rogers & B srbour.
proprietors Of The Forum, has
been dissolved and changed to
ROGERS & OSBY. J. B. Osby
having purchased the interest of
w. H Barbour. Mr.. Barbour,
therefore, has no further interest
in The Forum.
E. l.. ROGERS.
Editor and Mgr.
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W. r. @. Notes

Mrs. Victoria Yates acted as
Chaplain IN the absence Of Mrs
Eva Monroe.
Mrs. K S. Johnson of 527 w.
Williams st. and Mrs Leanah
Outland will leave Monday for
Freeport to attend the STATE En-.
campment of the G. A r., the
former being the delegate and
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Capitol City No. IL, x. of p.
Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 n. Eighth
ST., every second and fourth Monday.
II. SALLIE, c, C.
Colored mon, stand for better gov
eminent.
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Lincoln Monument Lodge No.

G. q. O. o. r.
Meets every first and third Tuesday at
Thirteenth and Madison SITS.
GEO. ROLLINS, N. G.
JOS. DOUGLAS, Secy.
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lvanhoe Commandery No. 8,
kniQhts Templar.

Meets every fourth Friday night at
Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth ST.
VIM. NOBLE, E. c.
THOMAS DOMINICAN, Rec'dr.
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U. B. r.
Meets every second and fourth Tues
day at Masonic Hall. l19 N Eighth st.
BENZ. LUCAS w. M.
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SECRET SOCIETIES.

Central Lodge No. 3, A. r. and A. M.
Meets every first and fourth Wednes-
day night at Masonic Hall, 119 North
Eighth street.
M. VANTREACE, W. NJ.
WYATT JOHNSON, Secy.
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Golden Gate Temple No. 2,

Meets every first and third Monday at
Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth st.
F. II. HART, c. NJ.
THOMAS WARRICK, c. s.
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Charles Young Lodge No. 1903,
I. q. p, o. e.

Meets every first and third Tuesday at
Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth ST.
]. w. GRADY, Sec'y.
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J. ". WATKINS
co N II r A @ IT Q r
Csmsat Side Walksand Cisisrn Building, Etc.
1902 S. 18th st.
Springfield. Illinois
Old Phone $500

FIRST CLASS upholstering
and general furniture repairing.
James B Bondman, 314 N. 9Th
street. New phone APO.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1910-08-20
Republican Voters of Precinct % Turn Out Enmasse and
Select Fifteen Staunch Men as Delegates to the
County Convention at Mora
BUSHKEVITz AND FOLLOWERS DWINDLINC
FORMER GREAT BOSS" ~ AND HIS HANGERS ON LEAVE
HALL IN DISGUST AFTER COLD WATER BATH

The most enthusiastic Republican
primary ever held in Precinct % was
called to order promptly at 2 p. m.
Saturday afternoon by temporary
chairman +. A. Roy. o. H. Kerns
was elected permanent chairman by a
vote OF 55 to 81, with Juan A. Bernal
erstwhile democrat, but now one Of
Senor Bushkevjtz' ardent Changers
on as opposition. e. j. Fl. Roy
was elected secretary. The names Of
the following men were presented by
Dr.. E. P. Brown for nomination as
delegates from this precinct to the
County Convention;
Elmer Evans, Samuel Bland, G. c..
Harper, Vidal O.. Martinez, G. E..
Munsey, 0. H. Kerus, J. L. Swain,
Glenn Williams, Vicente Gomez, Chas.
ilidd, VIM. Hill, T. J. Cress, F. s..
'l8 own, Roy S. Wood, r. A. Pendle-
Iston. these men were voteu on as "a
body and they were elected by accli.
nation.
They go to the county convention
with instructions to vote for the BEST
MAN.
About this stage OF the proceedings
the self-styled Controller of Conven-
tions" whistled to his little pack OF
supporters (Y) [save the namel and
Ihiked it TO the democratic primaries.
They left no vacancy-they did leaye
clean place.
Here is an example of this mans S
versatility" Once before this "pol-
iticiann came out with the insinua-
tion that if he was turned down in the
primaries he would turn democrat.
He met with even colder reception
at the democratic meeting. The day
of this professional political trickster
is closed.
''Let the majority rule"
l