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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-12-21
Peculiar Insect.

There Is a peculiar insect, found In
the Malay peninsula and called the
lantern fly" which is remarkable for
It's wings. 1t was only after several
specimens had been captured by Euro
pean naturalists and brought west for
careful examination that it was dis
covered that curious projection on
the front of the Insects head, a kind
of nose with a crease in it. was the
leaping organ. When bent back under
the abdomen and suddenly released it
sends the little creature fying.-Har-
pers Weekly.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-12-21
New Use for x.Rays.

It is claimed that the X-rays have
been successfully applied in France to
the detection of authorizations of food.
where the adulterants consist of some
kind of mineral matter. The food to be
examined is reduced to powder and
spread thinly upon glass. An X-ray
photograph Of the glass reveals the
presence OF the mineral particles by
the failure Of the rays to penetrate
them as they penetrate the other con-
|stituents Of the powdered food.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-12-21
Chicks Curious Upbrinainu.

"' TWO OP01 O'9''1S'
little Andalusian chicken owned
by Kelso farmer has had a curious
upbringing SO far. A pigeon recently
built Its nest about fourteen feet from
the ground at Floors Home farm, and
on the nest being examined the bird
was found to have Matched the An
dalusian chicken, the chicks mother
having apparently deposited the egg
In the pigeons nest. Then the chick
en- was given to the bantam hen.
which has taken to the young bird as
IL 1t had been it's own.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-12-21
Wolfe'S Grocery
Some on spouter.

The mammoth gusher Of tho Pear.
son oil interests in the Potrero do
Llano field, state Of Vera Cruz, Mex,
was recently allowed to perform for 20
minutes for officials Of the Texas com.
pany and the Gulf Mining Refining
company, according to the Mining and
Scientific Press. The gate valve was
opened for the first time since the
we'll was brought under control. and q
column Of oil shot into the air to q
height of 400 feet. The flow was esti-
mated at 100000 barrels daily. With
the possible exception Of the Dos Bo-
cas- gusher, which burned out. the
Potrero is the greatest in the history
Of the oil industry.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-12-21
Speedy Relief From Europe.

Make poultice by scalding wheat
bread we'll moistened with milk. Then
stir In a good bit Of catnip Blossoms
are best). and add a few drops Of
laudanum. Spread on piece Of mus
lin with thin muslin or gauze over
to keep poultice from sticking to tho
flesh. Lay over ear. coming well below
and back. and as hot as possible, keep
ing 1t SO with hotwater bottle or brick.
Magazine.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-12-21
Whatsoever Thy Hand Findeth.

II have been a great deal happier"
she said at last, 'since I've given up
thinking about what is easy and pleas
ant and being discontinued because
I could not have my own will. Our
life Is determined for us-and it
makes the mind very free when we
give up wishing and only think of
bearing what is laid upon us, and do
ing what is given US to do.''-George
Eliot,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-12-21
Always Original.

There are two words in the English
language that. no matter how often
they are used. never lose their fresh
ness. originality and charm. One Is
sweetheart" and the other 10
damn!"-From The Bramble Bush"
by Caroline Fuller.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-12-21
Fosce Of Hor,e,. Kick.

The remarkable force Of horses
kick was demonstrated the other day!
at training establishment at Kings.
clere, near Southampton. The shoe Of
. thoroughbred dew OF and ives
hurled over. the top Of the opposite
stable. some distance away. ct height
Of nearly thirty feet. aud landed on
the glass root Of Q greenhouse beyond.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-12-21
Radlum and Plant Growth.

A series of interesting experiments
is being carried on in the laboratory
of Professor Noorden, Vienna. Plants
have been subjected to radioactive
influence, and it has been ascertained
that such plants grow to nearly twice
the size Of those not subjected to the
influence Of radium.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-12-21
Paint in Ianan.

1t is estimated that Japan con.
sumes s15.00O.00O worth Of paint an.
nually. About IS per cent. of this to-
tai is imported. Japan also has q
paint making factory. with a capital
Of 100000.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-12-21
A Natural Question.

A Natural Question.
Hubby, I'm going in for the simple
life WHILE" "All right. my dear"
said Hubby. as he reached rUt his
check book. How many gowns will
that reQuire?" ~ 49,.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-12-21
Flowers Of the Sea,

The sea has flowers as the land has.
but the most brilliant Of the sea flow.
ers bloom not upon plants, but upon
animals.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-12-21
Wa susploloua.

"That was suspicious" said Senator
Newlands. in an address In Reno on
irrigation. 'That was as suspicious
on our opponents part as the action
OF the railroad conductor. A passen-
ger. having lost his ticket, paid this
conductor In cash, and then said:
Why do you put half my fare in your
coat pocket and the other half in your
trousers? Well. the company's got
to have something. amt it?' was the
reply"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-12-21
Rose Garden of World.

N~oS S~'oS" " vvoV'0s
Bulgaria, the rose garden Of the
world. supplies the American market
with the bulk Of the perfume, altar Of
roses.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-12-21

For fire, tornado or wind
storm insurance. See Wolfe
& Schneider.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-12-21

Bear in mind and try box
of DR.. Quick's Alaska Kidney
Pills. For sale by all druggist.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-12-21

FOUND-Locket and chain
owner can have it by calling at
The Times office and paying
for this notice
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
YAouls GET THEIR FREEDOM
Famous Mexican Indian
Tribe.

Mexico City. Mex.-The return OF
the Yaqui Indians. now held in slav-
cry in Yucatan and Vera Cruz, to
their homes in Sonora, is provided for
in a preliminary agreement reached
at Hermosillo, between the leaders OF
the Yaquis and Vice Governor Guyon.
acting for Francisco l. Madero, leader
of the revolution. The agreement also
stipulates that the confiscated lands
of the Yannis in northern Mexico
shall be given back to them.
The Yaquis promise to keep peace
and protect the lives and property of
both Mexican citizens and foreigners.
Adherence to this pledge means the
cessation of bloody war that has
been waged for years between the In
dians and the Diaz government, and
which has resulted in the loss Of
thousands of lives and millions of
dollars.
At the outbreak of the rebellion the
Yaquis still in Sonora were armed by
the federals, with whom they fought
for time, but later deserted to the
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
Varying Prices of Lobsters.

Lovers of lobster ought to get lot
of comfort out of recent paragraph
in the famous old Kennebec Journal,
dirt cheap" However, the Journal
adds, they are not as low in price
as in the old days, when they sold
six for rs cents, but the price has
fallen to 16 cents a pound, which Is
decidedly different from the figures
that were being quoted early in the
spring. Then they were being bought
alive for so cents pound from the
fishermen, and the price in Boston and
New York scared to 80 cents pound,
and, in some cases, beyond"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20

the wagon trains treking westward.
After the railroad was completed and
there was no further use for its help.
the tree died 1t was an immense
cottonwood, four feet in diameter and
very tall. Being one of the few trees
between the Missouri and the Rock
les, it soon became the best-known
landmark on the TRAIL AS further
mark of distinction, the old tree stood
almost in the center of the continent
between New York and San Fran
eisco-within less than one mile Of
the central point.
The monument which the Nebraska
Pioneers nave reared in memory of
Lone Tree" is made from Vermont
marble, and was chiseled In the east.
It represents the trunk Of giant
cottonwood and bears this snscrip.
ton:
"On This Spot Stood the Original
Lone Tree on the California
Tran
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
sYNoPsis.


q foolish young tenderfoot becomes
Fascinated with the bold. artful wife OF a
arunken prospector in western mining
town. They prepare to elope in blind
y n8 bttkzard but are confronted by the
maudiin halsband lie Is shot by the
VIE, but the chivalrous boy pins a
note to the body taking the crime
upon himself In their flight to the
raiirOad station the woman's horse
fall1 exhausted: the youth puts her
on MS own and follows hanging to the
stirrGp strap Seeing he 10 an impedi-
ment, The woman thrusts her escort into
snow drift and rides on Half-frozen
ne stumbles Into tf..@se!iroati station lust
as the train bears the woman away
Wenty- five years later, this man. George
6ormly. ts multi-miilionaire In New
e ork. He meets Eleanor Haldane, a
Deautifnl and wealthy settlement worker,
Ahd co-nperates with her in her work.
saormiy becomes owner OF a steamship
hne and finds himself frustrated in pier
end track extension plans by grating al
dermen. backed by the Gotham Traction
company. An automobile accident near
eve, brings about meeting with the
VI III fss iaieanets iumiiy. zlJorm-
makes the niaroned party comfortable
ana referrtng to q worse storm he once
experlenced In the west, offers to nofifvl
the people at the Haidane place az the
accident. An; Rutonaobile accident neg
~ country home. on a stormy Christmas
I've brings about a meeting with the
yMemoers OF the IIaldane family
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
No More Room.

The elevator slipped rapidly by ens
floor after another. while many "
mates OF large Office building rang
the bell and demanded to be carried
to the street. 1t was the noon h,,n
and every one at the elevator shaft
was anxious to get luncheon.
The elevator seemed to be only kalf
filled. Actually there were three girls
and man in 1t who had got On at the
fifteenth floor
Filled up" shouted the operator,
as he sped by the angry crswd at the
door.
Finally he reached floor where
one of the officers of the company lad
his Office. and the man was there and
wanted to go down. He shouted to
him, Filled up" and the man ssid
something positive.
Then the operator added:
Filled up with hats"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
FAMOUS LANDMARK IN STONE
petuate the "Lone Tree" Ha-
ven of the ayers.


Central City, Neb.-The famous
lone tree" which stood almost in
the center of the United States and
under whose branches rested thou
sands ane thousands of gold hunters
of 40 en- route to the Ell Dorado of
the Pacific coast, has been perpetual
ed in marble and facsimile in stone
has been erected on the spot once
occupied by the famous old landmark.
The lone tree" was the best known
camping ground on the old California
trail, and from 1S49, when the gold
seekers rushed across the great
plains, down to the completion of the
Union Pacific railroad, the old tree
stood out boldly as a guide post to
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20

Maderists, after their old chief, Bull,
had been killed in battle. Their num-
Der are variously estimated at from
500 to 1900. Madero promised that
when they joined his army he would
restore to them all their lands as
soon as peace was established.
The land in question is included in
the tract of 100000 acres belonging to
a construction company, and was &C.
CURED by this company by purchase
in part from the federal government
under concession granted some six
years ago for the irrigation and colo
nization of the land
The company has constructed about
100 miles of irrigattng canals, bring
ing water from the Yaqui river. and
about three years ago placed por-
ton of the land on the market and
sold about $4,000 acres, mostly to Los
Angeles people, and number of
American families have settled on the
land and improved 1t.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
CHAPTER w.
Miss Haldanc Is Charmed and Charm


inq.
Mr.. Gormly,' began Miss Haldane,
! have not seen you for some time"
Not for two months and eleven
days, Miss Haldane." answered CORN
ly quietly
Gracious" exclaimed the astonish-
ed girl. How pat you have the time!
Do you keep calendar of my visits
to your Officer"
II have marvellous memory for de-
tails which l wish to remember" said
the man.
And am SO much interested in
the settlement house that-How does
it progress, by the way?" he contin-
ued, grayely as If his recollection Of
anything connected with her was a
mere matter of course.
ooh, beautifully. You see, there is
nothing to consult you about now 1t
Is all in the architects and builders
hands. You have been so helpful to
me really don't know what should
have done without you"
And you have, of course, respected
my confidence? No one knows any
thing, about my connection with the
enterprise7"
No one at ali"
Not even your father?''
Certainly not. never discuss bust
ness with my father, nor does he
discuss business with me-
And yet said Gormly quickly, 81
should think he might discuss bust
ness with you to advantage
i-45..eWhat do You mean D. asked thu
girl.
am business man, Miss Haldane,
accustomed to deal with men and
women in business way, and much
depends upon my ability to estimate
the capacity of those with whom
work. have not often seen woman,
or even q man, with better head for
business than you have.
It was the deftest thing the man
could have said to her. Women, she
knew. were not naturally business
s;:s sissit
tributed to her was the subtlest kind
Of fattery. 1t came. too, from man
who was power in the business
world. and was therefore the more
valuable.
II Is very good Of you to say that
said the girl. smiling pleasantly in an
probation, sand am more pronA - L
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
A SPOON SHAKER.
Straight From Cofteedom.

Coffee can marshall good squadron
of enemies and some very hard ones to
overcome. A lady in Florida writes:
Il have always been very fond of
good coffee. and for years drank it at
least three times day. At last, how.
ever, found that it was injuring me.
II became bilious, subject to fire.
quent and violent headaches, and so
very nervous, that could not lift
spoon to my mouth without splitting q
part of its contents.
my heart got 'rickety' and beat so
fast and so hard that l could scarcely
breathe. while my skin got thick and
dingy, with yellow blotches on my face,
caused by the condition Of my liver
and blood.
Il made up my mind that all these
Affections came from the coffee, and
determined to experiment and see.
$50 quit coffee and got a package
of Postum which furnished my hot
morning beverage. After little time
/ was rewarded by a complete restora-
ton of my health in every respect.
Il do not suffer from biliousness any
more, my headaches have disappeared.
my nerves are as steady as could be
desired, my heart beats regularly and
my complexion has cleared up teaut.-
fully-the blotches have been wiped out
and it is such pleasure to be we'll
again Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich. s..sAs=....g
Read the little book, "The Road to
Wellyille," in pkgs. There's reason. .
Ever read the shove letter. 4 new
one appears from time to tine, They
are genuine. truss AID fuN Of kunao
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20

Tor, Il am unable to get anybody over
the telephone"
4 II am sorry to hear that. l suppose
that the wires are down ON account OF
the storm"
Exactly. Meanwhile. scarcely
know what to do. Could you send a
man on horse over to my placer
should be glad to do SO, did pos
sess the horse"
The pair that brought us up from
the lodge?'
Neither is broken to saddle, be
lieve, and-but | can send a man over
on foot. l#have no doubt
Il hardly think that would be pos
slble, interposed Dr. Deveaux. II
should not like 10 be responsible for
any man on foot in such storm as
this
I'll go myself" said Gormly quick
ly.
You, Mr.. Gormly," exclaimed Mrs.
Haldane Why, we couldn't think of
such thing. The danger!''
Madam, l have been afoot in worse
storms than this" he answered, when
was a mere boy in the far west
1t was the first intimation anybody
from New York had had as to any
period OF Gorlnly's life outside of New
York, and one of the company at least
pricked up his ears at this remark
and listened attentively.
We couldn't think of allowing you
tn csfx n IY..Y :,
suppose that pair you have could
hardly take us over" questioned Liv-
ingstone Haldane.
am afraid not answered Gormly.
They have been driven rather hard
today, and they are light pair at
best, as you notice."
Well, we are thrust upon you, then,
marooned as 1t were"
= hope you won't find my house the
typical desert island" answered CORN
Fly, smiling. Indeed, ! scarcely know
what the resources of the establish.
ment are. having entered into posses.
sion only today; but whatever they
are. they are at your service =
There's no help for 1t. suppose :
answered Haldane somewhat Eloomi.
~. Il guess you will have to keep us
until morning. =
link how happy you make a lone.
Nv old bachelor returned Gormly, .'by
being his Christmas guests And il
you viii accept this situation, Is Ia.
deed I fear you must, shall make ar
arrangements SO that you can be taken
to your own place on Christmas morn
ling Let me consult my butler, who
1 was Mr.: Goodrich's major domo before
bought the place. and see what car
Re done.
"A brief conversation with that f,,nc
/ tionary threw some little cheer over
\ the situation Gormly's own ward
:i=n<.lsA 4 down
= ..sss
whatever they needed. and the butler
Impaired the cheering news that the
ledge keeper ~ q married man with
i two .9r0Mn daughfAfx sXnd he had ne
4 doubt fhat such Things 8 Tie wouer
s! auires g ht AS IA ssct,rs HON them
lend ~ once, Said Gormiy .Q0ick
j M S. and ask sdrs Billsn Is cone s,u :,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20

to the house and be OF what service
she can to the ladies. Hor are we
on for bedrooms?"
Plenty of them, sir. and all ready
for guests.
Well, see that they are prepared,
and have Mrs. Bullen here immediate
~"
AS the butler went Off to attend to
these orders, Gormly re-entered the
room and found the whole party COM
fortably gathered about the fire. He
explained that he had found a WON
an on the place. the lodgekeeper's
wife; that he had sent the station
wagon for her; and that she would be
present doubtless within . half hnnr
with such indispensable articles of at
tire as might serve to make the wom-
en- guests at least comfortable.
IF you were only in communication
with your shop, Mr.. Gormly," said Mrs.
Haldane-and whether she meant to
be offensive or not. Gormly could not
tell-"we would lack nothing"
Il am sorry for your sake, madam,
that l am not. AS it is, we shall have
to do our best with the limited re-
sources at hand"
Conversation ran on desultorily this
way for short time. when the butler
announced the arrival of Mrs Bulleu.
AS he did SO, the tall clock unsteady
chimed out the hour OF 1uAe
Now that your woman is here, Mr.
Gormly," said Mrs Haldane, rising,
as am somewhat fatigued from the
ride and the experience, 1 shall retire
to my room. l suppose you young
people won't think of going to bed
at this unearthly hour?"
NO, indeed" answered Miss Stew
art. Il think I'll stay awake until
Christmas"
viii you go, Beekman?" said Mrs.
Haldane, addressing her husband
''Why-er-my dear"
Il was about to propose a table of
bridge said DR.. Deveaux?"
An excellent idea" returned Hal
dane quickly; but there are six Of
US here and"
Il don't play" said Gormly quickly
I'll stay out also" said Cleaner. Il
don't care much for bridge at best"
Good night" said Mrs Haldane,
moving away, escorted by the butler,
and met outside presently by Mrs
Bullen
Mr. Gormly and | will watch your
game said Eleanor
BY the way, Eleanor, may | ask
where you met Mr.. Gormly?" queried
her father.
He is very much Interested in our
social settlement work Many of his
employees live in the vicinity of the
new settlement house we are building,
and | have had occasion to consult
him at his Office a great many times"
"Ah," said the elder man reflective
ly, wondering how much might be be-
hind that entirely innocent statement.
Meanwhile a footman arranged
card table, at which the quartet took
their places and instantly became alb
sorbed in the game Miss Haldane
manifested no special interest in the
play and at Gormly's suggestion she
left the hall and went with him into
the inviting little library through the
broad open doors that gave access to
it from the hall. Another fire was
burning there. He drew low chair
before 1t in which she sat down. He
himself stood with his arm resting on
the mantel, looking down on her.
The two were in plain sight from
the bridge table; but as they talked in
low tones their conversation was in
audible in the hall. Haldane glanced
c,uiously and uneasily at them from
time to time; but finally becoming
absorbed in his game, paid them no
further notice
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
IL :
Demand for Granite.

Although Aberdeen is the hons ~
Scotch granite. Shipment OF 800 tons
recently was exported TO that 6sty
from South Carolina quarries to m.et
. demand for variation in color from
the native stone.
WHY does he let HIS wife yeats.e
out slone In bic auto?"
He's anxious to see what viii han.
pen when two unmarageabls thiNgy
come together. Smart Set
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
Miaht Help.

Mrs. Willis lat the Ladies' Aid So
clety)-Now, what can you do for the
poor boys at the front?
Mrs. Gillis-I was reading today
where the soldiers are always max
ing sorties. Now, why can't we get
the recipes for those things and make
them ourselves and send them to the
boys Puck.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20

Aunt Dinah-Ephrum, dat ole Cunnel
Leigh Is got some of de fines, mos
lubly young turkeys l eber sot my
blessed eyes on. Dat am a fac!
Uncle Ephraim-Yaas, honey, dis
chile knows it. An l on'y got 'ligion
two weeks ago! An jes' two days
befo' Thanhsgiibbin! Dinah, Use mighty
'fraid is goin' to be a backslider,
shuah as youah bohn!
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-20
lood s
SarsaparilIa

Acts directly and peculiarly
on the blood; puri6es, enriches
and revitalizes it, and in this
way builds up the whole sys-
tenn. Take it. Get it today.
In usual liquid form or in chocolate
coated tablets called Sareatabe.