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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-21
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR RESIGNS

Wahpeton. N. D.. Nov. SIR. G.
Tweeton. who has held the ONCE Of
public administrators in this county
since Jan. 1, 1906, has rendered his
resignation to the county commission.
ers and the same has been accepted
and 9. G. Farnsworth' Of this city was.
appointed TO all the dnexpircd. term.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-21
ROUNDHOUSE BURNED
500 Structure at Overly Burncd-Big
Loss Sustained.

Loss Sustained.
Bottineau, n. D.. Nov. 21.-The 500
railroad round house at Overly. this
county. was destroyed by fire. the
blaze having its inception in a faulty
heating plant. The structure. valued
at about $500; was completely
locomotives. which were in the build
ing We're seriously damaged. The total
loss is about $4,000.
1t is expected that immediate steps
will be taken to put up q new build
ing.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-21
HE WANTS DAMAGES
Prisoner Claims That Injuries Re.
cetvedi at Harvey Are Bad.

Fessenden. N. D.. Nov. 21.-Theo-
dore Tobias. who is now a guest Of
Sheriff Atkins, awaitir~ trial on a
charge Of selling booze. will through
his attorney commence suit in the
near future against the town. of Har-
vey for damages. It. seems that Mi.
Tobias attended the celebration at
Harvey last Fourth of July. and was
stand. sustaining several fractured
ribs. He believes that. he is entitled
to damagcs:a and will seek to recoyer. :
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-21
Yisible..S ,innly.
Cattle Market,

Chicago. Nov. 2I.-Ciose-Cattle-
Receipts $4,000: market STEADY:
beeves $440@s.10; Texas steers, $40,
$40; western steers, .$4.30@7:30;
+stockers and feeders. 32.90@5.75:
cows and heifers. $1.9o@6.75; calves,
$3.50 @S.26.
!. Hogs-Receipts $1,000; market fair.
~ active at opening prices; light, 1915
@s:45; mixed. $6.o5@6.5o; heavy,
to choice heavy. ;6.25@6.55; piss.
$4:6o@5.S5; bulk Of sales. $500
Gas. -
sheep-Receipts, $4,000; market.
weak: native. $2.60@3.8O;. western,
$2.65 @3.S5: yearlings, !$3.75 a 400:
lambs. native, ss.6o@b:s5;'. western.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-21
GOT A JUDGMENT

Dickinson Successful! in suit Against
Bond Company.
Dickinson. y. D.. Nov. 21.-Defalca-
tons of Il former city official are
dragged into the limelight again by
the decision. of Judge Crawford in
which the city is granted a Judgment
for S3,e1s.30 against the Northern
Trust company: of Fargo. The trust
company was on the bond OF the form
er official. and fought the claim made
by the city. An appeal to the supreme
court ia
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-21
Of securities checked business sin ii
ol1k- oSn<SnA . 90 "

Of securities checked business sin the
gilt-edged section,
Paris sold gold mine shares but
bought Rio Tintos which improved q
point.
American securities were quiet and
featureless during the forenoon. Prices
'eased of q fraction. In the early aft.
ernoon United States Steel led a fur
Their decline. but repurchases caused
prices to harden in the final hour. The
market closed dull.
Bar silver advanced to 26d per
ounce on the scarcity Of spot metal.
/, Visible Supply. ~
supply Of grain in the United States
Saturday; November 1S, compiled by
the.New York produce exchange was
, ,WHnsssssss7;ssi;ooo: bushels. increase
Corn $4,000 bushels. decrease &c.
oats as si,ss1.ooo bushels; decrease
900.
Barley 4,s24.ooo bushels. decrease
240, 900. =.
= The visible supply Of wheat in Can.
ada last Saturday vas 12;427,00 BUSH
els. q decrease: Of $4,000.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-21
BUY CITY HALL
Opportunity in Darlington to Gail
such P~OSScsSiOu.

Darlington. y. D.. Nov. 21.-Somc
buyer of tax certificates will have an
opportunity next month Of buying the
Darlington city hall for tho muniticent
sum Of 1928. The city building is in
cluded in the county list of properties
on which taxes have not been paid. the
failure of the city of Darlington to
pay a special assessment being re-
SpoNsjhla
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-21

A section hand may have hi. tran.
bios. but he needn't, worry much nh3rt
the airship taking hts Job away from
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-21
DIED q sUDDmNIY.

Fargo, N. D.. Nov. 21.-William -Os.
void. n Of tho we'll known citizens
Of the north side. died very suddenly
last evening at 6 o'clock just before
the supper hour. at the age Of 81 years.
street north Death was caused. by
heart failure -. - -
The. deceased was: nj Of the. best
known residents Of the"city and was
prominent in German circles. ;.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-21
TO LEARN FLYING
Mandan Young Men will Enter tn,
Curtis School.

Mandan. n. D.. Nov. 21.-Ralph
Ross and Clifford Prodger have left
for Chicago and after a short stay
there will so to Los Angeles. Cal,
where. they VIII enter the Curtis aero.
plane school. aud learn to be real bird
men,. The boys have been In the auto.
mobile business here of and on for the
past two years, and since the exhibi-
tions given here last summer have
become inoculated. With the aviation
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-21

Not allfrlch men are tat ~ SOME Of.
the cartoonists seem to believe. ,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22
SYNOPSIS.

Warden Handler Of Sing Sing prison
and Detective George Doyle endeavor to
prevail on Bill Avery. a released prisoner.
to search out information against a for
mer pal" a young convict known as
Jimmy Valentine. Avery refuses. and
Doyle and Handler threaten to attack
him. Valentine had a trick of opening
safes solely by the sense of touch.
Avery goes. Lieutenant Governor Fay.
his beautiful niece. Rose Lane. and two
women workers in a rescue mission visit
the prison.
Warden Handler hears Rose Lane tell
how she was rescued from a thief OF a
train. and he is amazed at a coincidence.
Convict Jimmy Valentine. No. l2S9. Is
brought into the warden's Office to open
a safe as an object lesson to the VISITORS.
and Rose recognizes him as the man who
saved her from the thief Cotton.
Valentine says he can open the safe.
engaging Handler. The lieutenant COVER
nor and Rose talk with Valentine. Rose
pleads with Fay to aid the young prison.
er, who is handsome even in Sing Sing
garb.
Fay promises for Roses sake to ask the
governor to pardon Valentine. A stormy
interview occurs between Handle and
Valentine.
news. Finally he is pardoned and goes to
Albany to thank the governor. Lieutenant
Governor Fay and Rose.
Valentine refuses positions offered by
h rescue mission workers. To his amaze
ment. he meets Bill Avery and a former
coworker. Red Flanagan.
Red and Avery try to dissuade Jimmy
from "going square," Detective Doyle APP
pears. and Red and Avery hide. Doyle
wants Valentine to tell him where Avery
is, for he wants to rearrest him. Valen-
tine refuses.
Doyle departs. threatening to send VAL
entine back to Sing Sing prison. Avery
now tries to kill Valentine.
Valentine finally agrees to go it crook
ed" again. but a note from Rose brings
him back to his former determination to
be honest sin spite of the coppers."
Rose l1ersuades her father to give VAL
entine y position in his bank in Spring.
field. I'll. He and Red go to work in the
bank.
For several years Valentine works ex-
cellently and rises to be assistant cashier.
He and Rose love each other. but Valen-
tine knows Doyle is on his track and
dares not tell her Of his affection for her.
A mysterious Mr.. Cronin turns out to be
old Bill Avery. now reformed and a man
of business.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22

boy. attired in black velvet knicker-
bockers. turned the knob of the door
of the private Office of the assistant
cashier of the Fourth National bank
of Springfield, Ill. Barely eleven year
old. Bobby Lane considered it the
rarest treat of his life to be allowed
a chance to invade this usually busy
Office and to play at being a banker.
The large Office had two entrances,
n leading into the hall Of the large
building and another leading into the
tiled inclOsure in which was being
built a spacious new vault. In the
middle of the room was a large ma
hogany desk. Near the hall door and
close to the wall was a small mahoga-
ny writing table. Three or four COM
Portable chairs were scattered about
the room.
On the glass Of the hall door, glazed
halfway to the top, was the inscrip-
ton in trim black letters, Lee Ran
dali, Assistant Cashier"
And SO it was with Lee Randall,
alias Jimmy Valentine, that Bobby
Lane, the bankers little son, was fond
of romping away his (Bobby's) idle
hours and with whom he frequently
enacted the role of an austere. c %
promising banker.
Very much the same Jimmy yalen-
tine in appearance and manner. Mr.,
Randall had scored a signal success
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22
CHAPTER IX.-CoNrrNuEp.

The hardened look began to fade
from the thief's face.
"Give it to me-" He clutched the
money in his hand. "Ill try, by God.
I'll try" Tears trickled down Av
ery's prison. paled cheeks.
THAT'S the ta%lk-that's the heart"
spoke Valentine sympathetically.
"And if I fail III end it," said Av
cry.
"You won't fail. It's only the suck
ers that fail. Make the next train
beat Doyle. Get away"
Avery turned toward one Of the en-
frances.
"Goodby, Jimmy. Goodby, Red" he
cried, and he was gone.
81 tell you, Red said Valentine,
looking after him, there isn't a crook
you know who wouldn't go straight if
he could"
"God." exclaimed Red feelingly,
stsbut you know what's inside of a
man"
81 know what's inside Of me, and l
dare face it."
Jimmy Valentine crossed to a win
dow and peered out into the street.
No one in sight that he knew, yet he
had lost all doubt that Rose Lane
would return Her message had calm
ed his fears, and, more than that. it
had come in time to save him from
thrusting aside the one chance in the
world to redeem his lost years.
Another thought rose strong within
him as he returned to the sofa, seated
himself and saw Red standing discon-
solately near the table. Something
had to be done for Red-that was GER
tain. Red Flanagan was young-bare,
ly twenty-fve-and he had many char.
acteristics that were not at all bad.
Valentine was convinced that his
friend would remain loyal TO him IL
he could take him with him and that
he would become a man OF honor and
integrity II he received the proper en-.
couragement. Hs felt IL his duty %
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22
THOMAS F, CURLEY
HAS SOME APPETITE.
Eats Thirteen HOLSTERS, Sixty Eggs or
a Hundred Oysters at a Meal.

Sixty soft boiled eggs. thirteen lob
sters or 100 oysters on the half shell
at one meal is the record attained by
Thomas F. Curley. the heartiest man
in Rockland, Mass, who announces
that he will devour a larger quantity
of eggs, Holsters or oysters than any
other champion eater in the state.
When Mr.. Curley feels very hungry
it is a common practice for him to en-
ter a lunchroom and devour all that
the menu calls for. Then he asks for
a duplicate order, gets it and eats all
that is set before him. If he fasts for
a couple of days there seems to be no
limit at all to his capacity for food.
Il seldom eat on a wager says Cur
ley. Chiefly L eat to satisfy my ap-
petite. which is always good. l have
hardly known a sick day since 1 was
born in Roxbury, about thirty.three
years ago. I have always had a good
appetite, and all kinds of food seem to
agree with me-"
Mr.. Curley eats four meals a day and
weighs IT'S pounds. In explaining his
diet he says:
For breakfast 1 generally have a
good sized order of steak, two raw and
three fried eggs, two baked potatoes,
two slices of toasted bread and a pint
Of coffee.
GAS an example Of my usual dinner
I may mention a large order Of roast
beef, with side orders of veal and
lamb, a cup Of tea. two pieces Of pie
and two orders Of pudding.
"For supper an ordinary menu with
me would consist Of cold roast pork
and beans, a side order of cold roast
beef, a pint Of milk. three slices Of
cake and a dish of cherries"
He says he has never suffered from
dyspepsia.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22

ment, which occupation he followed
until a new district leader was elect
ed. One night during horse show
week the sound of lusty ak blows on
the armored front door struck terror
into the hearts of the employees and
the fashionably attired players of faro,
roulette, baccarat and poker.
The lads truthful testimony at the
trial which followed so enraged his
uncle that Red no longer found a
home with him. Cast on his own re-
sources, he was attracted by the gilt
tering promises of an expert poker
and faro dealer whom his uncle had
employed. He joined with him in sew
eral trips on coasting steamers, "sit-
ting in" with the gambler in poker
games with the passengers and ex-
changing signals with him concerning
the cards they held. He learned the
art of denting the corners of the aces.
kings, queens and jacks with his
thumb nails so that in dealing with
fingers sandpapered or worn almost to
the bleeding point with pumice stone
he could detect these indentations and
know when and to whom he was deal
ing the high cards. From this 1t was
only a step to a partnership with the
great Jimmy Valentine, the man who
could "cop a gopher" without any ar.
tifcial aids.
All this was well known to Valen-
tine. He himself had drifted into bad
company in a manner somewhat SINH
lar. He could 9 in the lessons Of
his own experiences that Reds mis-
deeds Were not entirely blamable on
Red.
He was about to inform Red OF his
Intention TO aid him In a new career
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22

do this much for Reu-give him a
chance, the chance that would turn
square half the thieves in the prisons
if they could but obtain it.
And so he resolved that he would
take Red with him wherever he went
if possible to arrange it. Together
they would hew a way out Of the
morass of degradation and misery into
which they had been plunged.
Red had been unfortunate in his
early environment. Here lay the cause
of his lawbreaking career. Left an
orphan in a crowded tenement on the
east side of New York city at the age
Of thirteen, he had been taken care of
by his uncle, a retired police captain,
who operated a gambling house in
Thirty-third street.
Four years later Red was placed in
charge of the buffet in this establish
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22

HOoh Sfeeleu VdlenClue peasant
~ ly, the blush in her fresh
young cheeks equaling the
"A pink Of the roses in her hat.
She thanked him for awaiting her re-
turn, and she and her father seated
themselves on the sofa, the ex-convict
standing before them.
1t was Mr.. Lane who began to lead
the conversation to a serious point
Mr.. Randall-my daughter tells me
that is the name you gave her."
THAT is my name, sir"
"Well, Mr. Randall, I am not going
to ask questions. l presume no one
wishes to forget the past more than
you. I am going to explain a situa-
ton to you and offer you employ
ment."
"While I thank you I could not &C.
cept any position at your hands or
your daughters answered Valentine.
ut is better that I started without as
sistance and procured employment
with total strangers"
"But, Mr.. Randall" began the girl.
The father continued.
Il think you are wrong, Mr.. Ran
dali. 1 understand perfectly the spirit
which prompts you to take this stand.
Still, l think you are wrong. Won't
you let me explain fully"
with pleasure, sir"
"First we know or think we know
the one thing against you. We be-
lieve, while knowing this, that you
are trustworthy. I am the president
of the Fourth National bank Of Spring
field"
"Springfeld, Massachusetts? ex-
claimed Valentine excitedly and turn
ing away his face to hide the signs of
the shock the name gave him.
mo; Illinois," responded the banker.
A relieved expression came over Val
entine's face.
Il own 80 per cent of the stock, my
daughter 49," resumed the banker. 1T
is her wish, to which 1 assent. that
ployee."
Valentine could hardly believe that
he was hearing Alright. That. a bank
er should offer a newly released con
Wet a position in his establishment
was astounding.
"But. MI. Lane he began protest
ingly. But Mr.. Lane again spoke.
Zone moment, please. You will get
a rather small salary to begin with.
but as you learn the business-I un-
derstand you are an accountant
Il was for a time-yes, sir"
"That will make your advancement
rapid, presuming, of course The
banker raised his eyes significantly.
IT understand, sir"
Rose leaned forward eagerly.
"And, don't you see, in a year or
two she began, but her father in
terrupted.
"And this also l wish you to con-
slider, Mr.. Randall: In this position
your past cannot affect you. I mean
by that, since we know all. only your
future concerns u.s."
"You are very generous, but
Rose again addressed Valentine.
won't you in some way allow us
the chance to repay the kindness you
once did me? l want you to come.
You accept"
The other considered for a moment.
Finally he made up his mind,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22
Had Good Reason to Worry.

They are telling this story Of the pas
tor of a metropolitan church who has
made a study of palmistry and kin
dred subjects:
A woman came to him and begged
that he read her hand. She was a
splnster, and an interesting network
Of lines had spread over her palm with
the years. The minister decided to
give her a bit of advice.
"You should never think of mar
riage," he said.
Il don't" replied the spinster prompt
ly; II worry about it."-New York
Tribune.
1t Is worse than useless to take any
medicine internally for muscular or
chronic rheumatism. All that is need
ed is a free application of Chamberlain's
Liniment. For sale by Fl. E. Close &
Go w..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22

e ne nearu IN the corrluor tne
voice Of Rose Lane addressing some
one he believed must be her father.
Here she is, Red" whispered Val
entine, rising quickly. you must get
out till they go" But too late. At
that instant Rose Lane entered, fol-
lowed by her father. They saw Val
entine standing by a suspicious loo
ing young mar with very red hair.
Valentine. realizing that he was on
the verge of absolute ruin in the esti-
nation of the girl and her already
suspicious father. for he could hardly
explain Reds presence. turned coldly
toward the thief.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22
A Gladstone Recipe.

At a country house one morning the
guests Were discussing at breakfast
the right of way of packing a sponge
bag when the sponge has been used
and is consequently waterlogged.
MI. Gladstone, who had apparently
been solely absorbed by his mornings
correspondence, suddenly closed the
discussion by informing .the.party,that
they We're all wrong.
1.-THE only proper method is to.wrap
IT UP in your bath towel and stamp
upon 1t. Then put 1t in your sponge
bag. You will find 1t perfectly dry.s--
Travel and Exploration.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22

IT SHALL LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU"
Tn very sorry, sir" he said in in
different tones. but I don't know the
man you are inquiring for. Never
heard of him. Guess you had better
inquire of the clerk at the hotel of
fee"
Red, catching the hint, replied,
THANK you. sir; I will do So" and
went out of the room, concealing a
grinning face behind his hat.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22

with the deepest thanks" be re.
piled feelingly.
I'VE are leaving now I shall ex-
pect you to report when?" asked the
| father.
within q week."
"That is entirely satisfactory"
Rose arose with her father and
stepped close to Valentine, extending
a dainty gloved hand.
II shall look forward to seeing YOU"
she said in a low voice.
The ex-prisoner gazed steadily into
her eyes.
81 can only thank you" he MUIR
INJURED.
"Goodby, sir. until next week."
spoke the banker.
81 shall try my best to make you
| glad Of this" responded Valentine, his
manner evidencing the gratefulness
that welled within him as well as the
earnestness Of his desire to build anew
the life that he had so nearly wrecked.
Father and daughter stepped to the
entrance, leaving Jimmy Valentine
standing In the middle Of the hotel
parlor. Half dazed by his good for
tune, he gazed after them.
The banker hesitated a moment.
81 believe you, sir" turning toward
Valentine. 81 believe we shall never
regret what we have done"
Rose also had a last word for her
hero. She grasped her fathers arm
and said enthusiastically: "That is
Just how l feel, too, and-er"-she
was becoming misunderstanding
ield is a beautiful city, Mr.. Randall
she managed to end.
They were gone. Valentine sprang
to the entrance and peered after them
from between the portieres. A fleet
ing vision Of a sweet young girls face,
smiling and confident. vas his reward
rs Rose Lane walked out into the cor
ridor, He stood and stared even when
father and daughter had gone from
sight, his eyes fixed on the point where
the girl had disappeared.
And he was still standing in the
same position when Red Flanagan,
who had noticed the cessation Of the
conversation, stole quietly back into
the room. He saw and understood.
His plunge into the abysmal under.
world, where might makes right and
where might makes wrong, had not
yet dulled entirely his knowledge OF
some of the finer emotions that i'm.
pei mankind to various courses of &C
ton. He smiled. "He's hopeless
He's goin' square for keeps" he mur
INJURED. He automatically coughed.
Valentine wheeled about.
"Here, Red" he cried, "from now
on we go straight. I've got my
chance" He caught Red by boil
shoulders and shook him violently il
his overwhelming joy.
"By right. But what do l do?' was
the gasping response of Red, almos
carried off his feet by the enthusiasts
tic nature of Valentines greeting.
"You trail along, Red, with me. &c
a job in my town for a year, ant
by that time I'll have one for you"
"Doing what?"
Valentine hurled at his brother SAT-
breaking expert a reply that caused
him to stand speeches. in amazement
jaws distended almost to the point O.
dislocation and with eyes that threat
ened momentarily to bulge entirel.
out of their sockets.
"I'm going to make you watchmal
in a national bank" was the cool re
Spouse of Jimmy Valentine.
4
One bright winter afternoon, tire,
years after the day Jimmy Valentino
began to Ego it straight" a youn!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22

~ have been somewhat c~ostiys, but
Doan'slRegulets gave inst the results
desired. They act mildly and regulate
tho bowels perfectly .--Gsorgs d. Krauss
3S Walnut Ave. Altoona, Pa.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22

There is one medicine that every fam
lily should be provided with and especial
lyduring the summer months; Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t is almost certain to be
needed. 1t costs but a quarter. Can
you afford to be without it? For sale
by H. E. Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22

A woman may not know how to
cook, but she will never admit it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22
"Oh, You kid!" Is Barred,

Hereafter it is against the law in
Brockton, Mass, to say "Oh, you kidr'
In the streets.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22

The uniform success that has attend
ed the use of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has,
made it a f%avorite everywhere. 1t can
always be depended upon. For sale by
H. E. Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-06-22
A Sad Awakeninq.

In one of Theodore Hooks stories
the bridegroom, departing with his
bride for their honeymoon, is disturb
ed by a continual tapping on the floor
of the postchaise. 1t begins to both
er him exceedingly. what the deuce
is that noise" at last he mutters. ct
is nothing, darling" answers the bride
sweetly. 1T is only my wooden leg"
Only that and nothing more. She had
got accustomed to it from long use,
but the information put him out ex-
ceedingly and caused a GOODNESS which
was permanent.