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mo. not long: just minute or two. "
Sam was already dragging the affair
out from under the window box. You
see''- ....
He Went on to expuund it's virtues
with all the fond enthusiasm of ia.
ther showing off his frstborn and
wound up with demonstration of the
illuminating appliance. I'm afraid.
though. he got little encouragement
from Mr. Rurnham. He considered
the machine with dispassionate air.
it's true. and admitted it's practical
advantages. but wasn't at all disposed
to take roseate view Of its future.
yes" he grudged when Sam put a
match to the jet. THAT'S certainly a
very good light"
"All right. amt it?'' chimed Roland.
enthusiastic. i:
"Oh. it may amount to something
It's hard to tell. OF course you know.
SIR he continued. addressing Ora
ham directly, you've got competition
to overcome"
Sans old fingers trembled to his
chin. "No-o." he said. II didn't know
that. I've got the patent
''Of course that's something. But
the Consolidated Petroleum crowd has
another machine. slightly different,
which does the same work and. l
should say. does it better"
Isis that SOP quavered Sam.
my patent"- ...
Nov, see here. Mr.. Graham" Burn
ham argued, we're practical men.
both Of u.s.
mo. shouldn't say that about my
SELF Sam interrupted. Now, you,
sir. can see you're man who under
stands such things. But r.
nevertheless you must know that a
patent isn't everything. You said a
moment ago man had to have money
to make anything out of his inven-
tions.''
did I?'' Sam interjected. surprised.
"Certainly you did. And dead right
you are A patents all very we'll. but
supposing you're up against power
full competitor like the Consolidated
Petroleum company They've got a
patent too Granted. it may be an in
fringement of yours even. What car
you do against themT'
why. If it's an Infringement
Sue. OF course. But do you suppose
they're going to lie down just because
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an unknown and pennileSS inventor
sues them: Bless you, no! They'll
fight to the last ditch. They'll engage
the best legal talent in the country.
You'll have to carry the case to the su-
preme court Of the United States if
you want winning decision. And
that's going to cost you thousands
hundreds Of thousa nds-a Million
Never mind. thousands enough"
said Sam gently Il see what you
mean. sir. It's just another case
where I've got no chance"
'Oh, | wouldn't put it as strong as
that
But have no money!.
Still. you never can tell. I'll think
it over if get time"
why, that's kind of you. sir: very
kind"
1t was at this point that Roland rose
to the occasion like the noble ass be
Is. Roland never could see more than
an inch beyond the end of bis nose.
Say, Mr.. Burnham.' he t1oundered
don't you think you could help Sam
to- ~ .s.
II think" said Mr. Burnham, with
additional business of looking at bis
watch. "I'd like to send that wire !
spoke Of 49, s.# @t-5
Yes. Roland Sam agreed meekly,
you mustn't keep your friend from,
his business. I'm glad you looked in
sir. You'll call again, hope"
'Thank you" said Burnham. moving
toward the door "
1t was too much for Roland's sense
Of opportunity. He rolled in Burn.
hams wake sullenly reluctant Say,
Mr.. Burnham." be exploded as they
got to the door, If you'l just Offer
Sam five 5s
THAT will do" Roland COLLAPSED as
If punctured Burnham turned to Ora.
ham with a wave Of his hand Tin
leaving on the afternoon train, but II
! get time may drop in again and
talk things over with you. There
might be something in that thrashine
machine sou mentioned
"1'll be glad to show you anything
I've got here"
"All right Good day. I'll see YOU
again perhaps. " En- ..#
This cavalier snub was lost on San.
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berg was appointed to confer with
the water and light commission
about the City's water and light
contract.
Mr.. Rowat G. E. of this city.
appeared before the council with
new outlines of the proposed sewer
system, worked out under the SUI
Dervision of Prof. Bass, engineer
for the State Board of Health.
The said matter was discussed by
the Council and, on motion, Mr..
Rowat was instructed to complete
the plans as now outlined.
Mr.. Rowat was also instructed to
check up the number of buildings
and dwellings now connected up
with the city sewers.
On motion the Council adj
journed. .z.s
H. s. Peterson. Mayor.
Attest: H. Gunderson.
City Clerk.
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II see it the right way for u.s. He's
kind, very kind
Thus it was that he presently called
up the stairs in a very cheerful voice,
Betty, are you pretty near through up
there?''
The girls weary voice came down to
him without accent. Eyes. father al
most"
We'll, then. you keep an eye on the
store. please. I'm goin' to step out
for a minute"
Yes, father
And Tiff anybody asks for me I'll
most likely be down to the depot with
Mr.. Duncan"
He didn't mention that he contem-
plated calling on Lockwood. because
he feared it might worry Betty.
Betty knew, or, rather. OWNED And
she had no hope. no faith such as
made Sam what he was. She came
down the steps listlessly. Only her
sense of duty sustained her. She owed
something to old Sam for the gift Of
life. dismal though she found it, He
needed her. What she could do for
him she would
Signing, she went to work In work
only could she forget. The soda glasses
needed cleaning and the sirup jars re-
plenishing, for the new order Of sirups
had come in the previous evening.
After time. to a tune of pounding
feet. Tracey Tanner pranced into the
shop with all the graceful abandon of
young elephant feeling it's oats His
face was fairly scarlet from exertior
and his eyes bullying with sense of
Importance. The girl looked up with
out interest, nodding slightly in re-
Spouse to his breathess '"'Lo. Betty"
FEATHERS gone out" she said. hold
ing glass to the light. suspicious of
the lint from her dish towel.
81 know.-seen him down the street. y
The boy halted at the counter, produc-
ing handful of square envelopes.
Mote for you from the Lockwoods
Betty" he painted. Josie asst me to
bring it round
Betty put down her glass in con
sternation. From the Lockwoods?''
''Uh-huh!' Tracey offered it, but
she withheld her hand, dubious.
"For me, Tracey?"
"Uh-huh! It's ninv1tation. go1
four more to take" He thrust it into
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trip to the bank and replacing it as he
realized that patience was his part
"Why. hello, Roland" he cried cheer
fully hanging up his hat for perhaps
the twentieth time. And. How de
doc, SIR he greeted nhe stranger
GOOD morning, sir" said Burnham
pleasantly.
Say. Sam." Roland blundered with
his usual adroitness. This gentle.
man
Burnhams hand fell heavily on his
forearm.
"What's that. Roland?" Sam turned
curiously to them.
"Oh, nothin'; was-er-just goin'
to say that This gentleman's my
friend from Moo York. Mr. Burnham.
and we just happened to look in"
"The friend You were going to write
to about my burner?" inquired Sam.
1t was here that Roland got look
from Mr.. Rurnham that withered him
completely
why. no. Mr.. Graham" Burnham
interposed deftly. "Alr. Barnette must
have been talking of some one else
he knew in New York. r.
Didn't know he knew more'n one
there" Sam observed mildly.
Burnham's glance jumped warily to
Sans face. but withdrew treasured.
having detected therein nothing but
tho H. + CT no
ture. "At all events" he continued.
II don't remember hearing anything
about the matter twhat did you call it?
A burner. eh?, from Mr. Barnette."
II s'pose Roland forgot" Sam al
lowed He's so busy courtin' our
pretty girls, Mr.: Rurnham'-
eyes, that was it, Roland put in
hastily. seeing his chance to mend
matters II did intend to write you
about it, Mr.. Rurnham. but it kind of
slipped my mind We've had Il lot Of
important business over to the bank
recently"
by the way. Roland, did you just
come from the bank? Is Mr.. Lock-
wood back YETI"
"No; ! got off this morning. don't
think he is. sam. Did you want to
see him.
"Wcil. yes" Sam admitted. II guess
YOU know about that, Roland"
"Mean business. sometimes. asking
favors Of these bankers. oh, Mr.. Ora
ham, Rui'nham remarked.
Graham nodded doleful!y. Yes. it
is unpleasant" he admitted contiding-
". "You see. there's a note of mine
: come due today, and I'm not able to
take care of it or pay the interest just
now. But ! guess it'll be all right.
Mr.. Lockwood's kind, very kind"
I'm afraid you're, little too sure.
Sam" Roland contributed tactfullg
"When there's money due Lockwood
he wants it. and most times he gets
it or its equivalent
But" Burnham changed the sub
ject adroitly. what was this-burnel.
did you say-that Mr.. Barnette for
got to tell me about?''
"Oh. just one of my Inventions. sir
I've spent most of my life at it, sir.
but somehow nothing has ever turned
out well-not so far, l mean. But
mean to bit it yet"
"That's the way to talk" Rurnham
cried heartily "Never give up say!
. But tell me about some of these in
ventiOns, wont you?"
"Well'-Sam knitted his fingers and
pursed his lips retiectively-''l patent.
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an essential Of whose serene soul Is
the quality OF humility. He followed
them to the door as grateful as a lost
dog for stray pat instead Of kick
Good day, sir Good day, Roland,' he
sped their parting cheerfully.
But it was broken man who shut
the door behind them and turned back
lingering his gray chin
Perhaps Mr. Burnham was right
Only ! was kind of hopin'- Now,
Mr.. Lockwood over there
He shook himself to throw off the
spell of depression
swell. we'll! He's kind. very kind
With this young man in here and ey
erythiny gettin fixed up and new stock
comm in I'm sure Mr.. Lockwood
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nitely consummatetl Roland went to
the length OF labelling Duncan SISSY"
and professed to believe that Hiram
Mutt was justified in calling him a
"s'picious character Roland limited
darkly that Duncan knew New York
no better than Will Bigeiow
And if he did come from there" he
asseverated, II hetcher he didn't leave
for no good purpose"
His temper inspired me with the
sapient reflection that it's terrible
thing to be III love even if only With
an old mans millions
'"There's goin to be real Moo York
er here before long" Roland boasted
Hes comm to see me Oh some special
private business of ourn :"
Huh" commented Tracey. the skep.
ttcal what kind OF Moo Yorker d
come all the way here to see your"
That's all right You'll see when
he gets here. He's ro~motor."
"A what?''
"A pro-motor, a financier." Roland
pronounced it "tinnan seer" thus be-
trayins symptoms of culture and be-
wi'derins Tracey beyond expression
''What's that?" he demanded az
gressively
''Ihat's Teller I can take nothing
ut all and incorporate it and make
money OUT Of it" Roland defined with
some hesitancy.
And that's why he's comm. down
here to take a look at you?" inquired
Tracey, skipping nimbIy round the cor
ner
Curiously enough in my understa nd
ing for ! own to no great faith in
Ro'and's statements, taking them by
and larger mis- friend from New York
put in an unheralded appearance in
RadviI'e that same night on the even
Ing train The Hi%elow House receiv-
ed him to it's tigumtive bosom under
the name Of w Fl Rurnham He sent
Tor Roland promptly and treated him
to dinner at the hotel, something
which ! have always regarded as a
punishment several sizes too large for
the crime. Later. having displayed
him on the streets in witness to his
good faith. Roland spent the evening
with MIR Rurnham. mysteriously con.
fahuIating behind closed doors in the
hote!
Duncan was at the station a few
days later experimenting the transpor,
taflon OF the new stock. which had
come by the early local. Betty was
busy with her homework upstairs. and
only old Sam kept the shop
Sam wasn't in the best of spirits
His evergreen optimism seldom with
cred. but in spite OF all that had al.
ready been accomplished in behalf of
the store. in spite of the roster aspect
OF his declining fortunes and his con-
fidence in and affection for Duncan,
Sam was worried He had been over
to the bank once even at that early
hour but RIinky Lockwood had driven
out of town to see about foreclosing
one Of his numerous mortgages in the
netghborhood. and his note. which fell
due at the bank that day, was still a
weight upon Sans mind
Roland and Rurnham found him
wandering nervously round the store
alternately taking his hat down from
the peg, as II minded to make second
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Injustice.

George White. though his name did
not indicate his color, was convicted
Of stealing a chicken, and the unfeel-
ing judge sentenced him to pay a fine
of $40 ...a.
"What!' George shouted reproach-
fully on hearing his sentence what!
Ten dollars for stealth that chicken!
Why, jedge. could "a bought smart
er hen for so cents ''-Exchange.
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JOSIE Asst ME TO BRING IT ROUND"
her reluctant fingers. Got FIVE. real.
", but one of ems for me-"
N"An Invitation. Traceyw-
''Yeh. Hope you have good time
when it comes off, Already he was
bouncing toward the door. ''Goodby."
'But what is it. Tracey o. SIS
Jaw. it tells in the Invitation
S'long.''
From the Lockwoods!' = she whist..
pered.
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Aug. Sundlng, 1890. 1877
The Finance Committee reported
the foregoing bills back approved
and on motion the report was &C.
cepted.
Alderman Anderson offered the
following resolution which was
unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION.
Be it resolved by the City Coun-
Gil Of the City of Willmar that the
City Clerk be and he hereby is au-
thorized to issue warrants against
the respective funds in payment of
the foregoing approved bills.
Approved Jan. "a, 1911.
H. S. PETERSON. Mayor.
Alderman Freeberg presented the
following resolution which was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes I. noes none.
RESOLUTION.
Be it resolved by the City Coun-
Gil of the City of Willmar that pur-
suant to Ordinance No. ia entitled
IAN Ordinance Authorizing the
Issuance and Sale of Certificates of
Indebtedness In Anticipation Of
The Taxes Levied For the Year A.
D. 1910. For and On Account Of the
General Fund, that the Certificates
of Indebtedness of the City of Will
mar, be issued and sol1 pursuant to
the terms Of said Ordinance in the
following amount, viz: $2500 90
against the taxes levied for and on
account Of the General Fund.
Approved Jan. 24th.. 1911.
H. S. PETERSON. Mayor.
The Clerk was instructed to ad-
vertise for bids for Certificates of
Indebtedness in accordance with Or
dinance No. ia. such bids to be re-
ceived at the next meeting. The
City Treasurer's quarterly state
ment was presented and read and
was on motion. referred to the City
Auditor.
A statistical report of the Will
mar Public Library was presented
and read and was, on motion, or
dered placed on file.
The following citizens were ap-
pointed as Judges of Election for
the Annual Charter Election to be
held April 18th, 1911: FIRST
WARD, l.. A Void. M. 0. Thorpe
and ]. L. Johnson; SECOND
WARD, John Williams. C. A. Mel
son and j. w. Kent; THIRD
WARD-O. A. Grangaard. E. Obs
berg and R. W. Stanford; FOURTH
WARD-C Freeberg. Martin Blom-
quist and Aug Holmberg
Alderman Johnson offered the
following resolution which was
unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION.
Be it Resolved by the City Coun-
Gil that the following named places
be and are hereby designated as the
polling places for the annual Char
ter Election to be held in the City
of Willmar. Minnesota, on April
4th. 1911.
First Ward-Seminary Hall.
Second Ward-Opera House
Building, No. 80 Fifth street.
Third Ward. Fixen Building. No.
800 Third Street.
Fourth Ward-C. Freeberg' Car
penter Shop, Corner Second Street
and Minnesota Avenue.
Approved Jan. Oath. 1911.
H. S. Peterson. Mayor.
| acquisitions for supplies from
the Water and Light Commission
were presented and read and, on
motion. the clerk was instructed to
order the supplies.
A committee consisting Of Alder
men Anderson, johnson and Free
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Synopsis

Nat Duncan, discharged FOR Mcompe"
eopcy by his employer. goes to tho nome
q his friend Kellosg. who has helped MIN
b the past.
Kellogg sympathizes with Duncan, who
meets some Of his old time acquaintance
a& tho home Of his friend
Kellogg wants to help Duncan. who -
Encouraged. and outlines novel schenle
whereby Duncan can repair his shattered
fortunes.
The scheme Is that Duncan should go to
q country town. dress we'll, go to church.
work steadily and thus attract and marry
the wealthiest girl in the town.
Duncan decides TO follow Kellogg's suS-
Rastion and with an array OF newly made
city clothes departs for and arrives at
RAdville.
Old Sam Graham runs a dilapidated.
out of date little drug store in Radvllle.
He has for years wasted his time on varl-
Gus inventions.
Betty Graham, the old mans pretty but
carewOrn daughter, works IN the store.
Mr.. Littlejolu. the Radvlle editor. be-
comes acquainted with Duncan.
''Blinky' Lockwood is the richest man
IN the village and Duncan is interested
70 learn that the old miser has daugh-
ter. Josie.
Duncan obtains position in old Gra-
hams drug store without pay. for he
learns that the village girls. including
wealthy Josie Lockwood. are very fond OF
soda water.
Duncan advances money to buy new
stock of drugs and soda slrupS. so as TO
enable Graham to compete with the rival
store.
Josie Lockwood ana Angie Tuthf1l visit
the store and make Duncan's acQuaint-
ance They tlirt with him and buy soda
water.
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CT Course
He-When | marry mean to have
q pretty girl who doesn't know that
she is beautiful
She-Poor thing.
He-Why poor thing?
She-Becausc she will have to be
blind and deaf, Of course.
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i've on the third day. and there was
much to do to make way for them.
Between Sra$m$ Of work Duncan
had his hands full attending TO the
soda fountain Soda water being prac-
Ideally the only s;,iab!c thing in the
store. it had To serve as an excuse for
the inquisitivcneSs Of many Of my fel
now citizens. ls say NOTHING off,
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS
i0R. CHRISTIAN JOHNSON,
PHYSICIAN, SUR6EoN, 0BSTETRICIAN.

OFFICE IN JOHNSON BLOCK.
RESIDENCE, 412 I'd ST. PHONE 80.
'als from the country answered promptly, day
n night and phone calls tended to at all hours.
Always give name OF responsible party. town
md section in the country, and street and house
lumber for city. Insist that phone messages
re promptly delivered. Willmar. MINI.
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The Bad Part.

II dreamed last night that I was
married." said the maid as she sat
down to breakfast the other morning
"Is that bad dream?"
"The only thing bad about it,"
growled her father, lis that it isn't
true"
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CITY COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
Council Chambers.
Library Building,

y y
Willmar. Mimi, Jan. .23. 1911.
Regular meeting Of the City
Council with Mayor Peterson in the
chair. On roll call the following
members were present: Mayor Pc
terson, Aldermen Johnson. Freder
ickson. Kent. Anderson, Sperry,
Freeberg and Dahlheim. s; absent.
Alderman Erickson. |.
The minutes of the last regular
meeting were read and the same
were approved.
The following bills were on mo-
ton referred to the finance commit
tee: ,.
GENERAL FUND.
w. o. Johnson, fees clerk Of municipal
COuT rs
J A. Rowat, engineering work on
sewer plans, expenses in Mime
Nel> knudson Co.. hauling fire ap-
par al uS.......... 2O''
wATER,AND LIGHT FUND.
Bry ANN arsh Co.. lamps............... 5l12
General Electric Co.. transformers. 2s7 ~
vorthweseern Electro E. Co.. md:e:: 20 g
Lew s Fridlu d, cash advanced for
freight and express. ...................... H. f
INSURANCE policy on plant. 90 50
aim ar Pearson, wiring. .............. 1919
STREET FUND.
Peter Anderson, labor on streets.... 1926
Ole Gi'bertson, :" ..... 1897
Lars Jacobson, T" ...... 2 81
Aug. Sundling, 1877
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PRIAN

CONTINUED Next Week.
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kCONTINUED.i

CHAPTER X
AT had Il busy day or two after
that, trying to set things to
rights in tho store tor the bet
ter reception and display of
the new stock Spnrry dropped him q
line saying that the goods would ar
The Detroit times., 1911-07-13
BAN JOHNSON IS
HERE TO SEE PLAY
American League President Sum
moned by Macki That's What
The Tigers Think.

President Ban johnson OF the
American league arrived In Detroit
Thursday, and will be witness OF
the remaining games OF the Athletics
series.
Mr.. Johnson held conferences with
Manager Mack OF the Athletics and
with President Navin OF the Tigers,
during the forenoon. In the afternoon
he was a guest OF Former-President
Yawkey In the latter's box at Bennett
park.
Mr.. Johnson said he had no news
for publication and maintained that
he was merely here to watch the
work OF the two pennant contenders
in what seems to be one of the cru.
cial points of the race.
The Tigers believe that Bans pres
ence Is due to distress call from
Connie Mack.
Had the manager of the Athletics
told Ban that the Tigers were intirhi,
dating his players and threatening -te
make the league race runaway at
this untimely stage, II Is probable
that Ban would have packed up i'm
mediately and hustled to the scene,
That is just what he did at any rate,
Up-to-date, Mr. Johnson was assur,
ed. there has been no unduly rough
play, the only instance of a real col.
iision being when Cobb ran into Liy,
ingstone at the plate, Wednesday
Livingstone admits himself to blame
In this instance, as he stood square
ly on the line and in position where
Cobb was unable to go round him to
get at the plate.