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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13
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the soreness It would probably not
greatly bother me.
Nov you must lie back and rest"
she said commandingly, as attempted
to thank her.
"As your nurse l command abso-
lutte quiet" striving to speak gaily.
"See, the daylight is already here,
and l mean to discover If this lone
cabin contains anything which human
beings can eat: / confess that l am
nearly famished." .s..5
"A most excellent symptom, and I
imagine your quest will not be wholly
vain. To my eye that greatly re-
sembles a slab of bacon hanging be-
side the chimney"
1T indeed u.s." she exclaimed, land
I feel as shipwrecked seaman must
on first beholding land"
However my naturally energetic
spirit revolted at inactivity, for the
time being my faintness precluded any
thought Of doing other than obeying
her orders, and lay there silent,
propped up against the logs, my eager
eyes following her rapid. graceful
movements with constantly increas-
Ing interest. As she worked, the re-
Election Of the red flames became
mingled with the gray dawn, until the
bare and cherries interior grew more
and more visible. Her search was far
from unsuccessful, while her resource
fulness astonished me, old campaigner
as I was; for it was scarcely more
than full daylight before she had me
at the table, and l was dong full
justice to such coarse food us the
larder furnished.
The eating helped me greatly; but
for some time so busy were We that
neither Of us spoke. On my own part
l experienced strange hesitancy in
addressing her upon terms of equality.
Ordinarily not easily embarrassed in
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13
CHAPTER Vl.-contInued.

"The great ugly brute!" she ex-
claimed. looking at the form in the
centre Of the floor.
He was certainly heavy enough
to have been a bear replied,
clinching my teeth In pain. land SUI
ficiently savage"
viewed her now for the first
time clearly, and the memory will re-
main with me till I die. How dis
ttnctly that entire picture stands forth
with the mist of all these years be-
tween! The low-ceiled room. devoid
of all furniture save Of the rudest and
most primitive kind; the bare logs
forming the walls, unrelieved in their
rough ugliness, except as here and
there sundry unshapely garments
dangled from wooden pegs; the rough
deal table, with few cheap dishes
piled upoc one end Of it; the dead
dog lying across the earthen floor !:
and over all the leap Of ruddy flame
as the newly kindled fire gathered
way, leaving weird shadows here and
there, yet steadily forcing them back.
and flooding the whole interior with q
CHEEKY glow.
She had flung eide tho blue and
yellow cloak which, during the long
hours Of cur night ride had so COM
pletely shrouded her, and stood be-
fore me dressed In some soft clinging
stuff Of a delicate brown color, so cut
and fashioned as to most become her
rounded, graceful form. About her
neck a narrow strip Of creamy lace
was fitted, the full throat rendered
whittier by the contrast, while at her
wrists a similar ornament alone
served to relieve the simple plainness
of her attire. The flaming fire lighted
up her face. making 1t seem to flush
with the dancing glow, which sparkled
like diamonds in her eyes. Herr was
young, fair face.-a face to love
and trust forever. yet with pride in
it, and a certain firmness a{ER that
somehow was good to see. All this
noted With one quick upward glance,
and with sudden thrill of the heart
such as had never known before.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13

He stopped suddenly, and stared ct
her; but before could turn about
in my chair one Of the great dogs
began to growl savagely. and Maria
sprang forward and cuffed the surly
brute into rebellious silence.
It's hosses." she SAIL harshly.
Likely as not it's Reds gang. Now,
Jed Bungay. yere's two lovely females
fer ye ter perfect"
AS ! hastily sprang to my feet |
caught fleeting glimpse out Of the
partially opened door. Down the steep
Of the hill road there was slowly NOV.
Ing toward us on foot small party
Of perhaps iozen men. SO variously
clothed as to make 1t evident they
were frregulars. Just ahead OF them.
but on horseback, two others were
even then turning into the narrow
path that led to the house, attracted
probably by the smoke which
streamed from the chimney-top.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13
BIG GAIN IN DAlRYING.
Rice County Farmers Get Nearly $500,
600 From Creameries In Year.

Northfield.-Nearly half million
dollars was paid to the farmers of
Rice county in the year 1910 by the
thirteen creameries in the county, ac-
cording to statistics just compiled.
The exact figures concerning Rice
county dairying show a wonderful in
crease in the last few years. The
number of patrons patronizing cream
cries in the county of 1910 was 1,271;
the number of cows furnishing milk
was 11,S01; the number of pounds of
milk, 7,021,590; number of pounds Of
butter made. 1.614,439; average price
paid for butter fat, 1901 cents pound,
and the total amount of money paid to
patrons for butter fat was $429,198.65.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13
SCHOOL STARTS FARM WORK.
Short Course in Agriculture Opened at
49,. Dassel, MINI.

Dassel-The short course of the
consolidated agricultural high school
OF Dassel has begun. Work in general
agriculture, English, manual training,
cooking, sewing, arithmetic and farm
accounts will be offered The follow
ing are the instructors: J. Thielvoldt,
superintendent; Grace Schafer, high
school; L. P. Doyle, agriculturist; l.
V. Montgomery, manual training;
Laura Olstad, domestic economy. A
students and parents meeting will
be held in the assembly room tonight.
The principal features of the meeting
will be addresses by Inspector S. "A.
chatham and County Superintendent
Kate M. Jones.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13
TRIUMPH OF WATER FINDING
English Expert Locates Ample Supply.
Guaging Depth Below Surface
s. Within Two Feet.

A very remarkable achievement in
water-1nding" has been carried
through at Sicily Oak. Birmingham. 1t
was necessary to discover a supply OF
water on the land belonging to the Pa,
tent Enamel works. and Mr.. Chester.
man was called from Hereford for the
purpose. He went over the land with
his piece of aluminium wire for aborl
half an hour. then he suddenly
stopped and declared that at the place
where he stood water would be found
at depth of $50 feet A contract was
s:gned by which he engaged to sink an
eight.1nch artesfan tube which should
produce not less than $4,000 gallons
Of water day. on the condition INC
water. no pay" He employed hydrau.
lie boring machinery. and in fourteen
days struck water at a depth Of 248
feet. AMI test pumping for 20 hours
proved yield of 10000 gallons per
day: That the expert should have
gagged the depth within two feet Is
considered one Of the greatest triumphs
In water-finding Of modern times.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13

feminine society, I felt in this instance
definite barrier between us, which
prevented my feeling at ease. Now
and then as we sat opposite each
other, eating amid a silence most un-
pleasant. would catch her eyes
glancing across at me, but they were
lowered instantly whenever / ventured
to meet them. Finally l broke the
stiffness with a commonplace remark:
Il presume your people will be
greatly worried by this time over your
mysterious disappearance"
A flush swept her throat and
cheeks, but she did not lift her eyes
from the plate. YES" she answered
slowly, Frank is doubtless searching
fo- me long before this"
Frank" asked, feeling glad Of
this opportunity to learn more of her
relationships. "You forget. possibly,
that your friends are strange to me.
You refer to the gentleman who ex.
pected to meet you on the road?"
ITO Major Brennan, yes"
There was nothing about the tone Of
her reply that invited me to press the
inquiry further. One thing, however,
was reasonably certain,-the man she
called Frank" could not be her father.
l longed to ask if he was a brother.
but the restraint of her whole manner
repealed the suggestion.
did l understand that you have
nursed in the Federal hospitals at
Baltimore?" I questioned, more to con-
tinue the conversation than from any
deep interest.
Merely as volunteer. and when
the regular nurses were especially
busy. Major Brennan was stationed
there for some time when l first
visited him, and felt 1t my duty as
loyal woman to aid the poor fell
lows" ..,E-
remained silent, striving vainly
to frame some innocent question
which should solve for me the prob
lem of who and what she was. Sud.
denly she spoke softly:
Captain Wayne, feel l owe you
an apology for my unwarranted and
unladylike conduct last night am
very sure now that yor are gen.
tleman, and will appreciate how bit
terly ! was tried. how deeply have
ever since regretted it."
a hurt her pride to ray even this
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13

had barely spoken these words and
placed my fingers on her hand to lead
her forward when the srnall door
which opened into the shed was
thrown back noisily. and two great
shaggy dogs, the evident mates of
the dead brute at our feet, leaped
tlercely in. She shrank toward me
with sob Of terror; but even. as
drew a revolver from my belt. man
and woman appeared almost stimuli
taneously in that same opening.
Down, Douglas! down, Roderick!
Ha! There lies Red Murdoch, stark
and Shutdown. you brutes; you'll
be dead yourselves sometime"
The man strobe forward as he
spoke, clubbing the frenzied brutes
with the stock OF the long rifle he
carried. -. .-
yelled on the view the opening
pack" he quoted. as he distributed
hi@ blows impartially to right and left {;
rock. glen, and cavern paid them
back Them thar be Scots words,
stranger, an reckon as how Of Sill
Walter knew whut he wus writin'
bout. Stop tibet blame youlin', you
Roderick, er I'll take t'other end O.
this gun ter ye.''
He reloubled his efforts for peace,
finally driving the rebellious beasts
back into one corner. where they sat
upon their launches and eyed us visit
fully. 5.st
Two dogs of black Saint Hubert's
breed, unmatched lot courage, breath,
and speed he exclaimed. wiping the
perspiration from his face with the
back of one hand and staring at US,
specially the breath" IT,.
l. He was fierce-looking little fellow.
scarcely more than half-growu boy
in size, with round, red face full of
strange wrinkles, and head as oddly
peak-shaped as ever looked upon. It
went up exactly like the apex Of a
pear, while the upper portion was
utterly bald. He formed most re-
markable contrast to the tall, raw
boned, angular female who doomed up
like small mountain just behind him.
II reckon as how you uns he'd quite
bit Of a scrap afore We laid tibet
thar dorg out, stranger" he said. q
half-angry tone lurking in his deep
voice. The fleetest hound in all the
North an I'm burned II I list likes
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13
kEl TURN ARSON CASE
PERJURY G CHARGE AG AINsT Is.
STATE WITNESS.


A8 a result OF -
perjury charge made mere against a
Brandt, star witness for the state in
the Black Duck arson charge against
Edward Geralds, the arson cases OF
upper Minnesota now present interest
ing complications, having an indirect
bearing on the charges against DR.. u.
F. Dumas, mayor Of Cass Lake. Ed.
ward Geralds is the man who has
sworn out the warrant against Brandt.
Brandt, who has been in the employ
of the state since last September, now
faces prosecution by the county attor-
ney here, although in the employ OF
the state fire marshal and the attor-
ney general and defended by special
attorneys for the state.
Brandt, also known as Fisher and
Duval, was a witness at the prelfm-
mary hearing of Geralds before Munic-
ipal Judge Simons this week. at which
time he said he had been in the em-
ploy Of the state since last September
and that he had witnessed payment
Of $50 by Geralds to Boston Blackie''
O'Neil here in March of this year for
the Black Duck job.
In his charge, Geralds asserts that
Brandt could not have witnessed such
a transaction because Brandt was not
in Bemidji. Brandt also testified that
he twice had been convicted of crime
The perjury complaint alleges he has
four times been convicted, the last
time as late as last September. In
this connection, Attorney Geo. Spear
Of Grand Rapids, defending Geralds,
asks why Brandt is not now in prison
instead of being in the employ Of the
state.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13
RICH ON cLAPP's COMMITTEE.
st. Paul Man in Washington-His Posi-.
ton Not Given Out.

Washington, D. G. - Captain w. w.
Rich of St. Paul, former custodian Of
federal buildings in that city, arrived
in Washington, where he will accept a
position on Senator Clapp's committee
on Interstate commerce. Senator
Clapp is away from Washington, speak
ing in the interest of insurgency, leav-
ing no word as to what position Cap
tain Rich will be. given. .5
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13

& tree IHH as hardy and prolific
as the Duchess, witt q fruit 81 ed ual to.
the Wealthy In size, quality and APP
spearance, and that wi keep as we'll as
the Malinda Es yE@
Mr. One hundred dollars Contributed by
Charles M. Loring OF Mime apolis) Of
fered for a seeding plum. :.I.5 81
A One hundred dollars offered annually:
#(tOtal $1,000 A5f for seven years for the.
best late winter Seeding apple. Under
awarded at the annual meeting Of the.
society to be held in ! 81 "a similar
prize of the III same amount will be-
awarded ats#the annual meeting each
year thereafter until seven such prizes
have been awarded !. These prizes are
to- be given for Seeding apples grown
spring of 1906, under prescribed con-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13
EBERHART FOR MASONIC HOME

Governor Says He Will Work to Pro.
cure Institution for Minnesota.
ssS Utica, New York. Followi an
automobile tour of the city the west
ern governors party visited the Ma
sonic home. Brief addresses were
made by Governor Carey Of Wyom-
ing and Governor Eberhart OF Min
nesota Governor Eberhart declared
asa Mason and governor that he
would do all in his power on his re.
turn to procure the erection ot Z Ma
sonic home in Mime sota.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13
GUYANA RANGE BOOMING.
Exploratory Work Heavy for the Sea.
son-stock Piling In Order.

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~ r,,,,,. ~, % ,,inas ,.na ;na,.,,.5
sL;n. ~ NIL ~ -ah1a - - ho;s+ r,ora
~ .,,,a,,,. ~, n,;,,a ,,1;1, -,
,,,anoa s+o -. ,,;,;na ,,,;+hi, +hraa
oor+h. .f', Al.
Tha noa,hv n,or+on corn.rv =,
c,ava,and haa taran ninatv-dav IN.
~, ~, ,.nds n,as+ - 1ron+on and ~.
fo,,- ain. a. VOL, rha cornanv hos
onaratad in TIA dietric+ a. Crvatal
Fa1la ana a. Mononoinao Ita diatrict
;manapar - Oh arga ~ +ho cnvana -.
nloration and DEVELOPMENT work is 3,
3 Miller.
Tho work an tho cuvana. Mile oce
iron comnanv,s shaft m section 2.A6.2a
i nropraas;ng ranid1v Tho ehaft q
down ~ . dar+h of about for+,, f<a+
ard o1+honoh wa+ar ond n,ickoond
bova haan encountered - Ia. II
interfere1 to anv great extent with Tho
worl Tha coronanv hoe irs+aI,ad =
largo Rurnh.m vertical a;nLino nnmn
having . n,mn;nr c.n,c;+v - 95n col,
Ions minnie Tho h,,i1d;npe incind.
;np damna mower honeo h1actsm;+h
shon 90 well 40 tha ehaft haad framea
o+c ,ro comn1e+ad
Tho Cuvana.nnlnth IRON comnanv 10
IN its third hole n oro IN section
4.46.29 This nronortv adioina thar of
the Cnvnna.A dilla Laos 1ron comnanv
and gives avarv nromisa re mak;np an
excellent mine The comnanv also has
ar;,, 81 ,or, -, sac+;on 90 i,,.+
o,,.rtor ~ :, n,;la fron, +ha Iron+o,,
-. IT,. a.:,1 - :. - -.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13
CHAPTER VII.
A Disciple Of Sir Walter

Even as l gazed upon her, my adj
miration deeper than my pain, the
arch expression of her face changed;
there came sudden rush of pity, Of
anxiety into those clear, challenging
eyes, and with one quick step she
drew nearer and bent above me-
"Oh. Captain Wayne" she cried,
her warm. womanly heart conquering
all prejudice, you arc badly hurt and
bleeding Why did you not tell me?
Please let me aid you"
Il fear l must" l replied grimly.
Il would gladly spare you. for indeed
l do not believe my injury sufficient
ly serious to cause alarm, but ! find
! have only one arm l can use at
present. the brute got his teeth into
the other"
"Oh, believe me, l can do it," She
spoke bravely, a sturdy ring of con-
fidence in the voice, although at the
thought her face paled Il have been
in the hospitals at Baltimore, and
taken care of wounded soldiers. If
there was only some water here!"
She glanced about, dreading the DOS.
sibility Of having to go forth into
the night alone in search OF spring
or well.
II think you will find a pail on the
bench yonder," l said. for from where
leaned against the wall l could see
out into the shed. 1T was doubtless
left for the dog to drink from"
She came back with 1t, tearing down
cloth from off peg in the wall as
she passed, and then, earring a reso
Lutte air Of authority, knelt beside me
and with rapid fingers, flung back my
Jacket, christening the rough army
shirt, and laid bare, so far as was
possible. the lacerated shoulder.
Forgive me,," she said anxiously
but fear can never dress it in
this way. We must remove your
jacket and cut away tho sleeve of your
shirt"
At last the disagreeable task was
accomplished, the wounded shoulde,
completely barred. Her face was
deathly white now, and she shielded
her eyes with her hand.
"Oh, what horrible wound!" she
exclaimed, almost sobbing How that
great brute must have hurt you!"
THE wound is not so serious as II
appears" replied reassuringly, and
glad myself to feel that I spoke the
truth. but l confess the pain is in.
tense, and makes me feel somewhat
faint. 1t was not so much the mere
bite of the dog, but unfortunately he
got his teeth into an old wound and
tore it OPEN"
AN old wound?"
ayes; I received a MIME ball there
at Gettysburg, and although the bullet
was extracted. the wound never prop
erly healed"
She performed her disagreeable
task with all the tenderness OF a
sympathetic woman, and az she
worked swiftly and deftly, made nc
attempt to conceal the tears c!ingine
to her long lashes. Skilfully the
deep, Jagged cash was bathed out
and then as carefully bound up with
tho softest cloths she could find al
hand. The relief was great, and felt
- moved the shouldsz. that saving
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13

much, as could tell BY her downcast
eyes and heaving bosom, and !
FASTENED to relieve her embarrass-
ment.
you lA1te nothing whatever to ask
forgiveness for" said earnestly.
Rather such request should come
from mo. only trust, Miss Brennan,
that you will excuse my part in this
extremely unfortunate affair"
She sat looking down upon her
plate. her fingers nervously crumbling
bit of corn bread.
"You do not even known who I am" "
she said slowly. II am not Miss, but
Mrs. Brennan"
felt as II dash Of cold water
had been suddenly thrown in my face
"Indeed?" l stammered, scarcely
knowing what said. ''You appear SO
young girl that never once thought
OF you as being a married woman"
II was married very early; indeed.
before l was seventeen. My hus.
band" ~<
What she was about to add could
but conjecture, for a quick change in
the expression of her face startled me-
What Is it?" questioned. half ris
ing to my feet. and glancing over my
shoulder toward the wall where her
eyes were riveted.
Something resembling a hand
pushed aside the coat hanging yon
der" she explained in low trembling
tone. land thought I saw a face"
Believing it to be merely her over
wrought nerves which were at fault
I sought to soothe her. 1T was prob
ably no more than shadow" l said
crossing to her side Of the table, to
enable her better to feel the influence
of my presence. Let us be content
to sit here by the door. for we should
be taking too great risk Of discovery
II we ventured into the open."
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13
/. He Did His Best.

II tried my best to save the la.
dies; I'm sorry did not succeed.
were the dying words Of the valet.
Pahud, whose magnificent bravery at
the terrible disaster in the Barnes
boathouse ct Nantucket should live
long In the annals Of the island. His
best" was his life! more no man can
give. That was not the service OF a
paid personal attendant. but gallantry
in the face Of death on the part OF q
gentleman and a hero. In the record
OF the Book Of Cold there Is no dis
tincuon OF master and man.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13
GOVERNORS FEELING STRAIN.

Formal Dinners Are Many and West.
erners Long for Mothers Cooking.
Rochester, N; Y The western
governors special arrived here, hav-
ing been escorted from Buffalo by
Mayor Hiram H. Edgerton of this city
and delegation of eight members OF
the Rochester Chamber of Commerce.
The strain of formal dinners is begin
ming to tell on the westerners. At
every step they have found use for
evening clothes and they are begin
ming to wish for something plain.
They will be entertained by the
Chamber Of Commerce at it's annual
dinner.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13
DROPS CIGAR IN OIL TANK.

Iowa Porter IS Burned by Explosion
Which Followed.
Marshal ltown, Iowa. wi light.
ed cigar in his hands, Arthur CARRIER.
q colored porter, went to Investigate
the depth Of gasoline IN the tank that
supplies the lighting system for the
concern where he is employed. The
cigar fell into the can and an e el.ll
sion resulted that came near killtna
Garter. He escaped, however. With
burns about the head, neck and shoul
ders.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13
ciGARET LAW SAID TO BE LAX,
Duluth Woman Enters Complaint
Against Dealers for Selling to Child.

Duluth. MINI. .---. q vigorous cam am.
paign has been begun here to enforce
the law regarding the sale of to-
bacco and cigarets to minors. It was
= s11n "a as result Of the mo.
Their OF nine ear-old girl making
complaint that a corner tobacco store
was selling the Il makings' to her etr1.
daughter Warrants for the arrest az
five dealers were issued. s.s45.#
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens in Confederate tent
Lee imparts to Capt Wayne an Important
message to Longstreet. Accompanied by
sergt. Craig. an old army scout. Wayne
starts on his mission. The two. after q
wild ride. get within the lines Of the
enemy: In the darkness. Wayne is taken
for Federal officer who came to keep an
appointment ana a young lady on horse
back IL given in his charge. She IS a
northern girl and attempts to escape but
fail?. One Of the horses succumbs and
Craig goes through with the dispatches.
are left alone, They seek shelter in a
hut and entering 1t In the dark huge
mastin attacks Wayne. The girl shoots
the brute Just In time.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13
"soul KISS" At MINNEAPOLIS.

Minneapolis. Pretty girls, gorgeous
costumes, charming music, artistic
dancing, are but q few Of the many
good ingredients to be found in the big
musical success "The Soul KISS to
be seen at the Bijou, Minneapolis, the
week of Dec. 10th. The company is
large one, numbering fifty people.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-13
Eiectricity's Vast Growth. +

The total investment in electric
light plants In the United States is now
more than two billion dollars, accord.
Ing to reports presented to the Na-
tional Electric Light association. The
report covers practically 5000 stations.
having an estimated total horse power
capacity Of more than 100000 and
ktlowatt capacity Of 5000. 0OO. The op=
Grating companies have 4 total capital.
ization Of s.. 40o. GOO. 900. and a ana,,al
income Of 5000. o00. 0oo