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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-03

I Are you the mayor?" asked the sail
or in broken speech.
I'm the collector of the port" was
the dignified reply.
well. monsieur. if you have the au-
thority l would be obliged If you would
grant us a permit to bury a body in
ship an American missionary lady.
coming home from India. She was
delicate. and from the first, having
Worn out her body in an eXecrable eli
mate in the service of the Lord, 1
feared that she would never complete
the voyage. Growing rapidly worse,
she exacted a promise from me that in
case she died before reaching port I
would not commit her body to the
deep. The waves are SO dreadful she
said, so merciless. Take me to the
shore, put me in the ground and plant
a willow beside my grave"
The captain paused, took out q ban
danna handkerchief and wiped his
eyes.
Pardon this emotion, monsieur, but
the good lady was so kind to us all.
Every one Of my men was devoted to
her. She converted nearly all the
crew."
lie turned, cast a glance at the men
in the boat, and they. too, showed q
similar emotion.
Il keep my promise and to do what
little l can to return the many kind
nesses Of his admirable woman I
came far out Of my way at great loss
of time and money to leave her re-
mains in your soil. 1 trust now that I
have told my simple story you will not
refuse me-"
The chief stood listening respectfully,
feelingly to the recital. Though a
pompous man, he was a tender heart
ed one, n the story moved him.
DO not think, monsieur" he said,
that the French are the only people
to possess that consideration for their
fellows which, 1 admit. they have to
an extraordinary degree. Permit me
to thank you in the name of the
United States government for your
Kindness to an American lady. Bid
your men remove the body from the
boat and l will myself conduct you to
our little cemetery"
He sent a messenger ahead to make
the necessary arrangements, and when
the coffin was brought ashore a process
sion Of melancholy sailors, nearly all
in tears, wendell it's way slowly to-
ward the cemetery. Then after wait
ing a short while for the completion
of the opening Of the grave, the body
was deposited. the sailors returned to
the dock and after q p%rofusion of
thanks on the part Of the polite French
captain they pulled out to the vessel
and DOR after made sail.
At midnight a party visited the mis-
sionary's grave. took out the coffin,
and another procession proceeded in
land to Il desolate spot where few
passed even by day. There they ruth
lessly took off the cover and removed
silks and lace to the value Of many
thousand dollars. This they placed in
separate covers and. loading them on
a light wagon. drove of to market the
next day the remains Of the sailors
beloved missionary. they participating
In the profits.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-03

res, 1 take MI. Plnckney'S uIC,a.
tion." she agreed cautiously.
"And he's never written to Rhine
strom?" demanded Bradley, with sud
den sternness.
For a moment the girl Jared up.
"Say. who are you anyhow? What
do you want? Are you trying to pump
me?"
Her questioner smiled blandly.
"Oh. please don't suggest such a
thing" he said. "Tm going in the
works now to see a man named O'Lea-
ry. When Mr.. Durant comes tell him
that Mr.. Bradley of the secret service
is in the works. then send for me.
Goodby. Much obliged for what you
had to tell me-"
Maize O'Rrien leaned back in her
chair. looking after Bradley with a
curious expression on her face.
"Well. what do you think of that?"
she said to herself at last in astonish-
ment. Him a detective! Well, he's a
pretty good looking fellow-for a de-
tective. I wonder what's up. l remem-
Der he was around here a month ago.
Ten minutes later the detective was
back in the Office in time @ meet
Frances entering with Lieutenant
Sommers.
Pm glad you're here. Miss Durant."
he declared earnestly. "Would you
mind if l ask you some questions on
investigations?
The girl smiled at the idea.
"Will / mind?" she exclaimed. "You
know I'll do anything in the world |
can to clear Mr.. Sommers of any
blame. Have you found out anything
so far?"
Bradley shook his head.
"I've got no positive proof, but 1
think l shall have before this investi-
cation is over"
And Mr.. Sommers will be cleared
when he goes before the court of in
quiry at Washington" persisted the
girl.
Bradley bowed.
II certainly hope so, Miss Durant.
You know how much I owe to Mr..
Sommers and to you. I feel sure he is
innocent of any neglect or wrongdoing,
and you can depend on me to work my
head off to clear him. Everything will
depend. however. on what I can get
from Marsh"
Frances looked surprised.
II can't think Marsh is guilty." she
admitted anxiously. Hes been in the
works for years. and nothing's ever
been said against him"
Bradley nodded.
II know all that, Miss Durant. But
may | tell you a secret? believe
Marsh is the inventor Of the Rhine
strom gun. and if l can prove that the
rest is easy"
"And if you can't?" the girl asked
fearfulIy.
Bradley smiled with confidence.
II never let myself look on that
SIDE" he said. Nov 1 must leave you.
I'll be back in a few minutes"
When the door had closed on Brad
ley the girl turned impulsively to Som
mers at her side.
what will you do If you find they
are against you?" she asked bluntly.
The man looked at her seriously.
"There is nothing that I can do then.
Frances. I'll be ~dishonored, a disgraced
man."
You mean." she persisted, eff this
investigation discloses nothing and the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-03

court of inquiry at Washington finds
against you that you will not come
back to meg"
An expression Of pain crossed Som
mers' face, but his answer came out
straight:
"How could l come back to you.
dear: A cashiered naval officer. dis
graced for life. couldn't come to you.
l couldn't ask that sacrifice of you"
Impulsively the girl had laid her
hand on his arm.
"Then listen, dearest.'' she said soft
~. but with determination that would
not be denied. "If the Washington au-
thorities place the blame Of the acct
dent upon you. If you are ~dishonored
and disgraced, you need not come back
T" nae She naused n moment, then
see
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-03
CHAPTER XVI.
GETTING AT THE TRUTH.

al i 1hO4h.
"HE inquiry at the Durant works
to establish responsibility fol-
the failure of the Sommers gun
was simply organized. Mr.. Du.
rant put the entire matter in the hands
Of Bradley. giving him authority to
question everybody connected with the
work and if possible to bring out the
entire truth. Besides Bradley and Mr..
Durant. P%inckney. Sommers. Frances
and the stenographer. Maize O'Brien.
were the only ones allowed at the ex-
animation.
II want you to understand. Mr.. Brad
ley" declared the steel man before
they began. that l and my plant are
entirely at your service. I am as anX-
ious as you to find just where the
blame lies, and if any men in my en-
ploy are responsible l a assure you
they will be punished"
Bradley bowed.
II am convinced of your sincerity,
SIR" he said. land I shall take full ad-
vantage Of your offer"
Whom do you wish to question
first" asked Durant.
Marsh" replied the secret service
man promptly.
The owner Of the plant Immediately
sent a boy to call the head draughtS-
man.
"And after Marsh?" he suggested.
"We might as we'll have the names Of
all the witnesses, so we can call them
quickly.
Bradley smiled.
"The second witness will also be
Marsh"
"And the third?" suggested the puz-
zled steel man.
Marsh again" came the grim reply.
Mr.. Durant looked up surprised. a
little startled.
"You have settled on Marsh. then. as
the guilty MANI"
Bradley shook his head.
ooh. by no means, Mr.. Durant. I am
merely getting at the truth"
Pinckney had been sitting grimly.
his brows drawn down. listening to the
talk Of Durant and the secret service
man. Now he broke in with some i'm
patience:
II don't think this is treating Marsh
fair. Mr.. Durant. This detectives atti-
tude is apt to prejudice you against a
capable and proved faithful workman"
MI. Durant turned on Pinckney. sur
prised.
II don't think, Edward" he said.
that I am apt to be prejudiced against
a good workman merely because he's
asked a few questions. Mr.. Bradley
may want to ask you ONE questions.
but I don't think that can prejudice me
against you"
Before Pinckney could reply Marsh
entered. He was in his shirt sleeves,
having just come from his desk, and
he stood beside the door, looking about
the room furtively, suspiciously. fear
fully. Mr.. Durant smiled in friendly
fashion. for Marsh had worked many
years at the plant, and he liked him
immensely.
"Marsh," began the steel man. this
is Mr.. Bradley Of the United States
secret service. He wants to ask you
some questions about forging the Som
mers gun. / want you to tell him
everything you know in connection
with that affair.""
Eyes, SIR" replied the head draughts-
man, but his tone was so weak that
Pinckney, fearful of his fellow conspir-
ator's strength and courage, broke in
almost angrily:
Marsh was not in charge of that
job, and consequently he"- Bradley
turned quickly. His smile was just as
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-03
CHAPTER Xv-Continued.

CHAPTER Xv-Continued.
TO anybody l didn't know in a month"
Pinckney gave a relieved sigh.
""Then he bluffed me-" he said. "But
now listen. This investigation is COM
ing off today. We're all right. If you
keep your head for half an hour you
can't go wrong. And we begin work
on a government contract for the
Rhinestrom tomorrow
what must say%' inquired the in
ventor of the Rhinestrom gun weakly.
"Swear that Smith was drunk and
say that I and Sommers were in the
furnace room when the gun went into
the tempering bath. Then Bradley
can't prove anything to ave his life.
Don't let him brighten you. He'll try
to, but keep your nerve If he asks
you about the Rhinestrom gun don't
know anything about it."
Marsh, naturally nervous, was now
trembling with fear.
"You know Of those killed and
wounded. Mr.. Pinckney. We both de-
serve states prison for it"
Pinckney grabbed the little man by
the shoulder to shake some courage
into him.
"Don't get chicken hearted. you fool"
he cried angrily. II feel as bad about
the accident as you do. but we can't
think Of that now. It's states prison
or a fortune for you. Marsh. Now
keep your nerve. How did we know
the gun was going to explode? lever
thought it would stand the test at the
proving ground. Come on in the office,
and I'll give you a drink to brace
you"
They were still in the inner
when Bradley, cool and debOnair. as
usual, strolled into the outer office.
GLOW are you:" he said genially to
Maize O'Brien. the pretty stenogra-
pher. pegging away in n corne at
her machine. 81 was looking for Mr..
Pinckney."
"He's in the inner Office with Mr..
Marsh" responded the girl.
Bradley nodded.
"Sure. He sent for Marsh as soon as
he came, didn't he"
eyes" replied the girl %curiously.
'How did you know that"
Bradley smiled.
"Mind reader" he suggested. then
added. with a serious explanation, 81
have an engagement with him. so I
thought they'd be waiting for me-"
= "Shall | tell him you are here?"
asked the stenographer.
Bradley made a hasty objection.
ooh. no; don't bother. I'll wait till
they get through. l was just going to
see them on a little business about the
Rhinestrom gun. And that reminds me.
Give me Mr.. Rhinestrom's address.
won't you? I have to drop him a let
ter"
"Rhinestrom's address," she asked
.curiously.
The man nodded.
'Sure. Rhinestrom. the inventor of
the gun they're making here. Can't
you give me his address? If you don't
remember it look at the last letter you
sent him."
why. I've never sent him any let
ters." Maize returned %curiously. IF
you want his address, why don't you
get it from Mr.. P~inckney?"
Bradley smiled.
.'That's a good idea," he said. '1'l
just do that. You take all Mr.. Pinck-
ney's dictation. don't you?"
The girl had begun to wonder at the
questioning. Bradley looked well and
was pleasant. But what did he want?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-03
SYNOPSIS:

TEChapter Lieutenant Sommers, of the United
States Navy is ordered to the Durant steel works
where a cannon he has invented is being cast;
mill owner. II-Edward Pickney, rival OF Som-
,mers for Miss Durant's hand. as superintendent
of the mill conspires against Sommersa and the
success of his cannon. Frances reveals that
shelaas studied wireless telegraphy. IV-Pinck-
ney decides to supplant the Sommers gun with
one invented by an employee, Marsh, and nam
ed the Rhinestrom gun by Pinckney. V-Pinck-
ney and Sommers clash. VI-Frances and Som
mers learn that each loves the other. VII
Pinckney puts Smith a drunken foreman in
charge of finishing the So1nmers gun, VIII
%Sommers surprises Pickney by appearing at the
works. IX-Frances Durant also enters the
steel mill, as she has heard of foul play. X
The drunken foreman attacks Sommers and
ruins the Sommers gun. XI-Frances goes
on a yacting tour and learns from Pickney that
the Sommers gun has proved a failure.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-03

added softly, raising her eyes to him.
"You need not come back to me. for I
will come to YOU"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-03
UndoubtedIy.

Undoubtedly.
"That man is Il volum;nous writer"
'ls he, indeed? Does he possess
much originality"
"Originality!."
"YeS-i in his writings:"
"You would think so if you were to
see his spelling and slang"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-03

Nothing Else to Do.
SLOW did you like the show"
"Rotten."
"But saw you laughing"
II had to get my moneys worth.
didn't IL"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-03

Growing Younger.
"Think flying will be general in our
time, or will we have to leave that to
our children?"
"Never fear but what we will be the
rising generation."
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-09-24
Elixabsthan Slang.

According to the latest edition Of
webster's Dictionary. one meaning OF
lobster" is "a gullible. awkward. bun
Cling or undesirable fellow" This
meaning is supposed by most persons
to be modern development Of slang.
However. lobster" was favorite term
of abuse among Englishmen Of Queen
Elizabeth's day, .apd Shakespeare may
have denounced his callboy as a
lobster" when the boy failed to at
tend to his duties. Some students OF
the word think 1t probably was applied
FIRST to men with red faces. AS signi-
flying a soldier the term lobster" Is as
old as Cromwelrs day. Lord Claren-
den, historian Of the civil war in Eng
land, explains that 1t was applied to
the Roundhead cuirassiers because Of
the bright iron shells with which they
were covered. Afterward British SOL
diers in their red uniforms were called
"lobsters" Then came another develop
ment. The soldier In the red coat be-
came a "boiled lobster" while the po-
liceman In blue was. Of course. an
"unboiled" or raw lobster" Again,
ito boil lobster" was for man to
enlist In the army and put on a red
coat.-Chicago News.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-09-24

rae was nurrying for the train.
somewhat lmpeded by a clumsy crate
containing a large live turkey. As he
approached the gate the guard stopped
him with gesture.
"You can't take that through here"
he said. "That'll have to be checked
or go by express"
"But can't STOP" declared the
passenger. 1--we got to get this train"
And he tried to push through again.
The guard held him back. That is
baggage" he said firmly. land 1t must
60 In the baggage car"
"Oh. no." replied the other. with
charming and confident smile: Its
luggage. Don't you see I'm Juggling
itY' And he had slipped by before the
astonlshed guard had caught his
BREATH Youths Companion.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-09-24
When Merit Wins

When the medicine you take cures
your disease, tones up your system and
makes you feel better, stronger and
more vigorous than before. That is
what Foley Kidney Pills do for you, in
all cases Of backache, headache, nerv-
BUSINESS, loss of appetite, sleeplessness
and general weakness that is caused by
any disorder of the kidneys or bladder.
Remedy for sale by Matt Hansen,
L'Anse.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-09-24
SATURDAY, SEPT. II, 1910.
Republican Ticket.

u. s. Senator Charles E. Townsend.
Governor Chase S. Osborn.
Governor John @. Ross.
Representative in Congress. 18th
Congressional District II. Olin Young.
State Senator, 32nd District w.
Frank James.
Representative! in State Legislature.
ron District-John Fl. Parks.
Sheriff Octave Sicotte.
County Clerk and Register of DeedsA
Martin Voetsch.
Colnty1Treasurer Charles Kelsey.
Prosecuting Attorney Joseph j.
O'Connor.
Coroner John Markle.
Surveyor--John X. Rasmussen.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-09-24
Ultra Practical.

81 notice." said a husband who was
reading lengthy letter which his
wife had written and had handed to
him for perusal, that you have made
stupid mistake. You have written
mirage instead Of marriage"
Either will do" replied the lady.
"They both signify an Illusion"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-09-24
cireumst.nti.l Exid.nos.

Even the clearest and most perfect
circumstantial evidence is likely to be
at fault. after all. and therefore ought
to be received with great caution.
Take the case Of any pencil sharpened
by any woman. II you have witnesses
you will find she did II with a knife.
but II you take simply the aspect of
the pencil you will say she did 1t with
her teeth.-Mark Twain.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-09-24
Safe Medicine For Children.

Foley's Honey and Tar is a safe and
effective medicine for children as it
does not contain opiates or harmful
drugs. Get only the genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar in the yellow package.
Remedy for sale by Matt Hansen,
L'Anse.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-09-24
Notice.

The tax roll for the village of Baraga
for the year 1910 is now in my hands
for collection.
Dated Baraga Mich, June Is, 1910.
FRANK M. ENNIS,
6-1S-tf. Village Treasurer.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-09-24

Pianos vacuum cleaned and tuned for
the regular price of tuning. Phone 245
or call 208 Lake ST.. Hancock.
8-22-tf. E. E. CooMBs.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1910-06-25
THE ROOSEVELT LUCK HOLDS
Ono OF Worst Storms in History Of
New York Follows Disarmament
OF Parade in CoIoneIs Honor.

New York City-The Roosevelt
good luck" held TO the last on the oc.
casion of the home coming of the dis.
tinguished hunter Though hot and
sultry, the weather held fair until the
marine parade, the exercises at the
battery, and the march up Broadway
and Fifth avenue to Central park had
been carried through with punctuality
and precision, and then it rained great
guns. 1t was one of the most terrific
wind and rain storms, accompanied by
thunder and lightning. in the history
Of the city.
AS result of the storm seventeen
met death and at least twenty-three
were injured Three persons were
killed in Brooklyn, the collapse of a
circus tent at Manhattan field caused
panic and one woman met death. In
Jamaica bay. four row boats were up
set and seven persons were drowned,
while off Seagate four lost their lives
and the Huckensack river claimed two
victims.
But it cleared again shortly after ;
o'clock. in time to give Colonel Roose
velt's eager fellow citizens of Long
Island ample chance to see him
standing on the rear Platform of his
special train as he waved them a vel
come.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1910-06-25
NEGRO BURNED AT STAKE.
Black Fiend Confesses to Cutting
Throat of Young Woman.

Rusk, Texas.-L eonardo Johnson, a
negro, charged with killing Miss Maud
Redding, a young white woman, on
Monday, was burned at the stake by
mob Monday night
Sheriff Norwood and posse were
en- route here with the negro when
they were overpowered by mob at
Lone Star, near the home of the muir
dered woman.
Securing the negro, who was plead
ing for his life, the mob, composed OF
more than 100 men and boys, dragged
him short distance from the town
There, it is stated he confessed he
had murdered Miss Redding.
The negro was then tied to stake
and after brush had been piled high
around him, the torch was applied
Dlsregarding the pleading Of Johnson
the fire was fed until he was dead
Miss Redding had left her home en-
route to Lone Star about noon. Two
hours later, her body, with her throat
cut from ear to ear, was found in a
dense wood a short distance from the
town
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1910-06-25
WANTS SANE POLICY ON EVE OF TROUBLE
RIFLES BEING SMUGGtED INTO
MEXICO AND ALL THE AM
MUNITiON BOUGHT UP.
Mexloans Plotting Revolution and
Troops Being Rushed to Affected
District Under Guise Of Fighters
OF Fire In Mountains.

Ell Paso, Texas.-A special to the
Herald from Naco Arizona, says that
sixty-three Mexicans were surrounded
at rendezvous In Cananea and
marched to Jail by troops. Nearly a
hundred rifles were seized Cananea
is where the Mexican revolutionary
uprising occurred three years ago.
Since that time 500 soldiers have
been stationed in Cananea.
More troops are now en- route from
Hermosillo. The Cananea authorities
declare they are coming to fignt the
forest fires In the Ojo mountains, but
the troops already at Cananea are be-
ing used for that purpose A promi
nent anti-Diaz man at Naco, Sonora,
IS quoted as saying:
Governor Torres had better keep
his troops at Hermosillo; he will need
them before the presidential election
Is over. Yucatan is not the only
place where troops are needed In
Mexico
According to the Herald correspond,
emit, all the 5000 rifle ammunition on
the border has been quietly bought up
by unknown parties, and it is impos,
sible to secure any on the border.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1910-06-25
Didn't Know the Purpose.

Mark Twain, as an example Of un.
conscious humor, used to quote a
hartford woman who said one day In
the late spring:
MY husband is the dearest fellow.
Jim | said to him this morning, are
you very hard up just now?'
81 certainly am hard up he re-
piled soberly. This high cost of liv-
ing is terrible. don't know what I'm
going to do
Then, Jim,' said l. I'll give up all
thought of going to the country for
July and August this year
But the dear fellows face changed,
and he said:
Indeed, then, you won't, darling.
thought you wanted to buy hat with
an aigrette or some such foolishness.
No, no, my darling-Jim can always
find the money to let his dear little
wife go to the country"
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1910-06-25
Lazy William.

You are advertising for a chauffeur
| see, Mrs. De Payste."
Yes, we had to let William go last
week."
Il thought you were we'll pleased
with him"
"At first we were, but new broom
sweeps clean, you know, and we found
that William was lazy. He was fine at
washing the windows, spading the gar,
den, pumping the vacuum cleaner,
moving the lawn, tending the furnace,
running errands, pressing clothes,
sweeping the walks, polishing the
floors, oiling the furniture, preparing
the vegetables, waiting on table and
doing the dishes But he was lazy. He
used to go to sleep at midnight regu-
larly, no matter where he was. Many
a time Mr. De Payste has left the club
for home at two o'clock In the morn
ing and found William snoring In the
car outside Imagine how 1t must have
looked to our friends to see our chauf.
feur asleep In the street,"