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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1911-03-25

briel, who tolerated him simply be-
cause she didn't much like Josie; but,
blightcd by Josle's supreme indiffer
ence. this budding passion dropped and
failed by mutual consent Of both par
ties concerned. Angie Tuthill became
more conspicuously than ever the orb
Of Tracey's universe Duncan walked
home with Josie on two week day even
tugs and twice on Sundays and learned
how to play halma and parcheesi. The
drug store prospered In moderation.
Sothern & Lee vainly contestng It's
conquering campaign. And Duncan
grew thoughtful.
One has more time to think unself-
tshly in Radville than In great city.
where there's rarely more time than
enough to think of ones own concerns.
And Duncan was making time to think
about others, notably Betty Graham.
The girl was. as usual. shy. reticent,
reserved. She kept her thoughts to
herself. sharing the most intimate not
even with old Sam, who would talk.
But Duncan OWNED that she was IN
happy.
He saw her go and come. wistful
shadow on the borders of his occupa-
lions, self contained, little tmid, but
at the same time brave In her own
quiet accomplishing fashion. And the
distant look in those soft eyes he d1-
yined to be one Of longing for that
which she might not possess-the adj
vantages that other girls had, socially
and educationally; the pleasures they
contrived. the attentions they re-
ceived, the thousand and one slight
things that make existence life for a
woman. He saw her dropping insen.
sibly day by day, growing little
paler, a shade more aloof and hstless
And he became infinitely CONCERNED
tor her.
He told himself he had solved ths
problem of her disease, but it's remedy
remained beyond his reach. The bust
nAsa was doing very we'll indeed, but
(To be Continued).
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1911-03-25

lettering in Graham's wnen Roland
sauntered nonchalantly in at about
quarter to and called for a pack
Of Sweets" Sam served him, and
Duncan, happily for him disengaged at
the moment. after one look at Roland
retired precipitately behind the pre-
scription counter-overcome, l Judged
from Roland's triumphant smirk, by
deepest chagrin. Well, thought l.
might he have been: he could never,
by whatever widest endeavor, have
Appropriated Roland's splendor.
The coat was bobtailed lat least 50
Watty described 1t within my hear
ing, and curiously double breasted,
caught together at the waist with a
single button. thus revealing shining
expanse Of very stiff shirt bosom,
which creaked for some reason. With
this Roland wore a ribbed white silk
waistcoat, very brilliant low cut pat
ent leather shoes and white silk socks
The trousers were striktngIy cut as to
each leg after the physical configura.
ton Of the domestic pear. and the eff
feet of the whole was measurahl en-.
HANGED by an opera hat. one Of those
tall and striking contraptions that you
can shut up by pressing gently but
firmly upon the human midriff and
looking unconscious. but which Is apt
to open with resounding report II
you're not careful. ] am glad to be
able to report that Roland failed to
commit the solecism Of wearing red
string tie. His tie was sober black
firmly knntted ut the factory.
Duncan fell into n routine without
the least evidence OF discomfort He
was early to rise and early to work
and rarely left the store save at meal
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1911-03-25

or not" she confessed. with q look.
"But do want somebody to walk
home With me that like"
chats nice way of putting It,"
Duncan considered without emphasis.
ROLAND Earucttc's always walked
home with me. bylt think he's just
tircsome."
"Why?" inquired the young man.
with some interest
She nvcrted her head, pluckins at
the strands of the hammock. ooh. yOn
know she said efficiently.
"Oh?' Nat was enlightened. ''Then
I'm sorry for Kotnim."
"Wby?"
81 can't blame him, you know" He
conldn't help this. The time, tho place.
the girl. unprecedented. incitcd-one
to bnnality.
"Why" she persisted.
oh vDm know" Hs caught the in
donation Of her previous words pre-
ciscly.
She had the grace to blush and hang
her head, but he received thrilling
silcIong glance.
"Ah. Aren't you awful to talk that
way, Mr. DunranT
ayes" he admitted meekly.
"Then you will join the choir?"
"Oh, yeR.' he agreed istlessy.
"Tm so glad"
He thanked her, but avoided her eye
eve might - well begin tonight"
she suggested presently. with dittident,
dOWncast eyes.
"What-thc choir?" He was startled
ooh. l couldn't without n rehearsal"
mo. didn't mean that"
"NoY
81 mean about Roland" She WINS
paying minute attention to the lace In
sertion of her skirt.
"About Roland"-
"Yes; mean You know what
mean. Mr.. DuncanY"
II assure you do not, Miss Lock-
wood"
"About not walking home with him
any more. don't want to. wish
you'd commence tonight instead OF
choir practice night. I'd much rather
walk home with you"
"Aftcr evening service, you meanY"
She nodded. "It'l be a great pleas
ure."
.'ReallyY She gave him her eyes
now
Greatly" he assured her.
"Ah, ! don't believe you mean thatp'
"Rnt indeed do"
IT was not until nearly 5 o'clock that
he was given chance to escape. He
had even then to refuse infleXibly ar
Invitation to stay to supper.
Minta LOckwood-an expansive wo
man. generously convex--alnost slnoth
cred him with appreciation of his
thanks. She held his hand in large
moist palm and hcnmcd upon him
saying, "Now't you know the way
Mr.. Duncan
EYES," Blinky insisted, blinking 70
guishly, drop in any time. Take poi
luck. We're plain people, Mr. Dun
cnn. bnt aims glad to see olr friends
Drop in any time"
Josie accompanied him to the from
gate. where etiquette required him tt
Iinger for parting chat.
| ''Gondby." The girl gave him be
hand. Pm renl glad Won came-a
last"
'"The pleasure has been all mine.
insisted the gallant bromide, 6shini
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1911-03-25
lNa1E GLANCED SIGNIFICANTLY AT JOSIE.

ANGIE GLANCED SIGNIFICANTLY AT JOSIE.
and through the thin partition there
came to him their sharp comments on
Betty's ungracious behavior.
"Well!'
Josie said finally: "Oh, come on.
Don't let's wait any longer don't
think it's healthy to drink sody 80
soon before dinner, anyway"
Angie glanced significantly at Josie.
saying:
"And, besides, we only wanted to
hear
Their voices with their footsteps d.
minished. Duncan allowed a prudent
interval to elapse. entered the store
and began to bestow the goods he had
brought in.
While he was at work the light
failed. He stopped for lack Of it just
"a Betty came downstairs
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1911-03-25
CHAPTER XVI.

~ UAiMER slumbered to it's close.
~ drowsy autumn settled upon
~ our valley, In which It's radi-
tionnI peace seemed but the
more profound.
Josie Lock wood announced that she
was going away to school in New York
for the winter. Pete Willing took the
pledge aud kept It almost a month
VIII BigcIow secured time tables and
laboriously mapped out his semiannu-
ally contemplated trip to the east-like
the others. destined never to come of.
Tracey Tanner went to work for Ora
ham 4 Duncan. Roland Barnetts paid
oStentatious attentions to iseas c.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20
LAST STAND Of PINE
Weyerhasussrs 6 Cut
Thirty-Five Million Feet
in Aitkin County

Aitkin Independent The last great
body OF standing pine IN Aitkin
county is about to be cut and hauled,
and with it gone, it may be said that
the s1ogging era Of the county has
This tract of timber, ii located about
ten miles north of: Tamarack and is
the property of the Wey erhaeusers: II
embFace6 ahout. IS, coo, 600 feet, and
will cut and hauled this winter, the
company to maintain and operate some
six camps to accomplish the task:
= About one thousand men Will be en-
pl0Yed; together with 81 great many
teams and even now r0adgIEaTe belnR
cut and prepared With great care to
put them in the BEST possible c0ndis
tion for hauling big loadstsover them;
all hills being graded down and turns
gently curved. III ~ jfc'r>1e.s's}< srs.a =:
During the winter 1uta will be cut
In the roads, and water poured IN the
ruts and allowed to freeze, making the
conditions for hauling ideal The sleds
employed for hauling the logs will be
of enormous size, the hunks being over
20 feet in width, and this will
necessitate making the road thirty feet
wide . Two hundred men are now
Employed in constructing the roads
and camp buildings.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20
GAVE HIS LIFE TO SAVE COM.
RADES. -.

St. Cloud Journal Press: Andriano
Poppea, assistant foreman of q crew of
Italians who. are working on the
Northern Pacific tracks near Watab,
was instantly killed when struck by
No. IL Saturday morning, after baving
saved the life Ut possibly thirty of his
comrades by warning them of the ap-
preaching train.
The gang was working on the west
track On the other side of curve so
that the approaching train could not
lie seen The tain usually comes up
on the east track and SO the men felt
perfectly safe in working on the other
track. Poppea saw the train coming
and rushing up the track with his
back to the engine warned his fellow
workEen in time for them to leap for
safety. Though all we're saved, he
himself was struck by the engine and
thrown several feet to one side When
picked up he was dead his skull hay
ing been fractured by the fall
At the request of the memers OF the
crew whose lives he had saved, the
funeral was held yesterday 50 all could
attend it. Services were held at noon
at the Cathedral and interment was IN
Calvary cemetery. All his comrades
so in number, attended the services
and tramped through the mud to &C.
company the body to its last resting
place.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20
STAT AID W
Local Scf'ools 10 Receive
Above Amount for Past
Il Years Work

-
& In the distritution Of state aid to
the schools of the state; which is now
being made. the Independent School
district of Little Falls is to receive
;$6, 277 as its share for the work of the
different departments Of the schools Of
the district during the past school
year :ss:s:@ ~
Of this amount -, TIT is the regular
state aid Of IS per pupil, there having
been !, 259 pupils entitled to the appor-
tionment; 81, $50 IS the regular state
aid to high school; and $3.50 rs for the
maintenance of q Normal department.
While next year the local schools
will not receive the $3.50, allowed for
the maintenance Of a Normal depart
ment; as this department will be dis
continued, it will under the Putnam
act receive 81. 500 for the agricultural
and manual training departments,
which are being conducted at the local
high this year. 81.
! It any other districts join this dis:
trlct for the agricultural department.,
the local district will receive $3.50 for
each of such districts joining. :"
The school money was received by
County Treasurer Frank Renick Mon:
day The koyalton high school re-
ceives 81. $50, and the Motley, Pierz
ana Ssanville schools $500 each.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20
THE STORY HOUR.

A very interesting and we'll attended
story hour was held at the Milo theatre
Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Jenny Lind
Blanchard telling the story Where
Love is God isl. The girls Of the city
from seven years of age up are being
organized into classes of ten to work
out Christmas plans tor others under
the direction Of some of the leading
ladies of the city. Gifts are to be ar
ranged for the orphans, the poor of the
city and the children; wards of the
CITY hosnitals.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20
BoyVl- !

s. Oct. Thule Parent came an hOu
Foley last week with load Of furni.
ture He will bring his family up this
week. s.sss 81 49,
.A number Of Bowlusites attended the
turkey shoot at Peter Sobiecks' sunday.
They returned with about half Of the
turkeys. sss
) Mrs. Shaffer of 500 Fails, s. D., who
has been visiting her son, L. Sha1fer5
the past two months, returned to he.
home Monday. s,s H., a +. = s..s. s u &.
L. Chirhart and wife attended the
play in RoyaIton Monday evening.
Dr.: Grumper made q trip to Royal
ton Monday.
Mcleod Bros. have purchased the
stock Of the Armstrong Implement
company and will run it Ia connection
with their hardware store Chas.
Struzick will be Salesman.
Mrs. Golden Green and children 0f
Royalton were guests at the Sha&er
home Sunday -":se71-' - :. .":=s ..z .
Geo. Larson started up his feed min
Saturday ana will now be ready 70
grind feed any time. (. ~. Fs=15.s.+ r.
Mrs. Henry Armstrong and daughter,
Elenore, and Mrs. Shaffer went to Lit
tie Falls last week. T. +
L. q. Chirhart and Henry Drew
made business trip to Little Falls
last Friday. II
Andrew Kidele has moved in the Mike
Schintek house.
The band boys will give another of
their popular dances next Tuesday
night. a.<1.:
Geo. Snezeck attended the turkey
shoot at Peter Sobieck's Sunday. He
brought home four turkeys.
N. Mcleod. Chas. Struzeck and Paul
Borash went to Royalton Saturday eve
ming to attend the play ''At Sunrise -
Fl. Clark and Billie Conner of Royal
ton were here Sunday.
Geo. Armstrong and Batter Bros. Of
Royalton were hunting in this vicinity
Saturday. 49,.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

Rev. Edward Nagel, vicar general
ly resigned as pastor Of the st. Augusta
Catholic church, arrived Tuesday to as.
sumo the chaplainship of st. Gabriel's
hospital and st. Otto's orphanage.
Rev. Father Welp, who has been acting
as chaplain of the local hospital de-
parted the first of the week for Melrose
to assume the passionate of st. Pat
rlck's Catholic church. i, 49, .~.-,.,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

The fire losses in Minnesota for the
months of July and August, 1911. as
compared with the corresponding
months in 1910, according to the
Standard, were as follows: 1911, July,
$500, O00:00, August, $165, 200. 00O; 1910,
July $3.50, 000. 90. August, $3.50, DOC! 90.
The fire losses tor the United States
for the first eight months in 1909, 1910
and 1911 are as follows: $3.50. ST., :
600. 90, $1l5, 679, O00. 90, SIG, 068, 600. 20.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20
y. SAVINGS BANK HINTS.

: - = SAVIN3S BANK HIN IS. . -. :
b Rutaba9as, beets and carrots may not
be of great money value to the grower
just at present. Perhaps he is plan.
ming to let them rot or to feed them to
the stock. But indications are that
they will he worth from Is cents to one
dollar per bushel before spring. Such
has been the case for many past sea-
SONS: they can be Kept perfectly ID an
easily constructed Fit or root. cellar,
taken ont in late winter. and turned
into neat bit Of spending money
LeRoy Cady, University Farm.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

Members of. the Swedish Lutheran
church Of the west side pleasantly sur
prised their pastor. Rev. Q. Burger Nell
son, at the home Of Andrew Tholen. last
Friday evening: A fine purse of money
was presented the pastor as token of
their appreciation Of his work for the
congregation. ..~>
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

s. s. Durham, who at the recent
term of the, district court was con
victed of manslaughter in the second
degree for the killing OF F. H.. Gourd
at Budde lake last month, was taken
to the state penitentiary. at Saltwater
by Deputy Sheriff F. Z. Heroux Sat-
drday.: = :. T., -. ~
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL.
The honor roll of the high school tor
the first month OF school work has been
made out and contains An even dozen
names. ssThey are: Annette Fortier,
Gertrude Lyons, Esther Sundstrom,
lone Kircher. Rose Zaloudek, Myrtle
Meyers. Gladys Brown, Edward Fear
ing, Samuel Melby, Aileen Olson,
Belle TedfOrd, Doris Mathieson.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

Fire last Friday morning destroyed
the summer kitchen of the Joseph
Smith home on Seventh street south.
east, but was prevented from spread
ing to the main part of the residence
by the good work of the fire depart
mant
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

Mrs. E. W. Clark, twin sister of the
late Frank Jarboe of this city, died
Wednesday of last week at West
Branch, Mich. according to informa-
tion received by Mrs. j. W. Jarboe the
first of the week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

A party OF local members of the Mas
onic lodge went to Royalton Saturday
y here they attended the meeting Of
the lodge Of that place. Refreshments
were served at the close Of the meet
ing. - -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

Mrs. VIM. Bates arrived from James.
town, N 49,. Sunday for q visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Math Zer-
was,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

: Mrs. III. Christie who has for several
months past been receiving treatment
at the local hospital for severe burns
sustained while saving her two chill.
dren from perishing in the flames of a
barn fire, has SO far recovered as to re-
turn to her home near koyalton Satur.
day..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

John Philippi of Pierz has disposed
Of his interests in the blacksmith and
wagon shop Of Marshik 4 Phillpp,, a
firm of twenty three years standing,
and left Monday for Oakland. Cal.
near which place he is to make his
home on a twenty acre orchard.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

Dennis Sheedy has bsen summon ed
to act on the federal grand to convene
in Mankato next russu ay..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

j. L. Battles. who was out hunting
near. Fl. Ripley, returned Saturday and
states that he bagged eighteen
pArtridQes,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20
MILO THEATRE MAKING IMpOR.
liant IMPROVEMENTS. !,

A number of improvements are to be
made at the Milo theatre in the near
future. The fiat section towards the
center OF the house is to be eliminated
by the construction of full slant floor
from the front to the back of the
theatre. A steam heating plant is also
to be installed, thereby insuring com.
fort and warmth to the theatre goers
this winter.
The film service which is at present
very good. films being not more than
ten days old, is to be bettered the
Nemics having added another theatre
to their circuit, that OF the Grand of
Brainerd, which they purchased out
right They are dealing for still other
theatres in neighboring towns which
will be added to the circuit, thereby
insuring the very best of service to all
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

e. Nauretx Of Green Prairie
lost three head Of horses and two cows
last Friday night, they being struck
down by lightning. Al E.s:3.s,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

Miss Sarah Kennedy has been en-
gagged as clerk in the Max Corbin
jewelry store. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

Stanton Cawley, eldest son of r. E.
Cawley. 9 former resident Of this city,
writes from Gibraltar. Europe that he
is enroute to Munich where he is to
study q year, or two. -, 49,. :. -.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

Miss Gertrude Hapka entertained
the Sigma Delta society. of the local
high last Friday evening. The society
is to meet every other week. ~
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-10-20

Mrs Clinton Foster returned tn
staples Saturday after a visit here
with Mrs, Marjory Foster
The evening world., 1911-07-25
Is the White Man to Vanish ?

and conditions. And he would appear
TO ''clinch his argument by assertinG;
Add to this the rapid increase Of the
darker races. compared with the SLOW
increase of the whites. and the doom
Of the white man is Inevitable"
Men OF Mediterranean necessarily
of London university" but men OF in
telligence-have been taking account OF
the conditions and prospects OF the
races for many generations. Some OF
the facts gathered by these men are:
The estimated population OF the earth.
to-day, is 1880, l5D. 600. the total Of all the
'dark' races-A1+cans. Malays. In
dams &c.-is approximately zoo, 0O0, 900;
30 hat the whites and near whites
number about 1880. 900, 900; and that the
whites, ever since attempts at enumera-
ton have been made. have increased
much more rapidly than the darks.
The whole matter Is worthy OF con.
sideration simply as an illustration OF
how much some men. even "of London
university" know that Amt co.
Chicago Journal.
The evening world., 1911-07-25
The Moving Finger r. By E. Phillip. oppenheim

should be forced to carry outr"
Certainly"
And you never make use OF your
power?" RI u
Very seldom" he answered. Tina
Is the chicanery of science. II Is be
cause people when they have dis
covered a little are 80 anxious to exploit
their knowledge. that they never go ahy
further. 1t Is very easy Indeed to dom
mate the will OF certain individuals. bu'
what We really want to understand De
fore we use our power. Is the law ina
governs II. ZOO night. once more|'
"A wonderful mani" they sighed one
to another as he passed out.
II am one Of the few" the Duchess
remarked complacently. who has seei
a real manifestation OF his powers. !
IL true she added, with a little shud
der. there was a mistake toward tn
end. The experiment wasn't who'll,
SUCCESSFUL, but It was wonderful, all tn,
same-wohderful!"
Saton left the restaurant and entere,
the small electric brougham which wal
waiting for him. He lit a cigarette an,
leaned back among the cushions,
nusing over the events Of the c%venint
with a complacent smile. The last few
weeks seemed TO have wrought som,
subtle change In the man. His face wa,
at once stronger and weaker. more de.
termined. and yet In n sense less rust.
worthy. His manned had gained in as
s~ertion. his bearing In confidence.
There was an air OF resolve abou,
MIN, as though he knew exactly wher,
ne was going-how far. n In what di-
rection. And with II all he had aged
There were lines under his eyes. anu
MS face was worn-at times almos
laggard.
He let himself into the little hous,
In Berkeley Square with his latchkey
and turned At once into Rachael's room
She was sitting over the IRE In a brill
ant red dressing gown, her head eiab.
orately c%oiffured. her fingers and necl
brilliant with jewels. Yet when sh,
turned her head ono saw Il change
Age had laid Its grip upon her at last
Her voice had lost It's decision. He.
hands trembIed In her lap.
You are late. Bertrand" she said
very late"
Not 50 very" he answered. Il hav,
5een supping at the Savoy with IN,
Duchess OF Ampthill and some friends.
She looked ut him searchlngly. looke,
1t him from head u foot. noted tn,
rim exactness Of his evening attire
md his enamel links and waistcoat bu,
tons, the air Of confidence with whicl
q crossed the room to mix himself y
whiskey n soda. 1t was she who ha,
been like hat a few months ago, ans
20. They seemed to hst
changed places.
Bertrand" she said. you frighte'
q, lou 80 50 tar. nowadays"
why not?" he answered.
'Huntley has been here tonight" she