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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-05-25
Tho Dveaiarss umkeolla.

Tie OUr0iars Umbrslla.
/. Among q collection of art3clea ~
b. burglars when sngagsd In tAelr ~.
farious calling . one particular con.
trivance that arouse1 great interest.
In appearance It resembles . large
umbrella that has seen hard service.
It was formerly the property OF q bur-
glar. and It was BY Ito means that he
was able to enter the second story Of q
building Removing the cover, stick
wound with ropes is revealed. The
stick opens like u telescope or a joint
ed ashing rcd; Wound round It is q
rope ladder made Of strong material
and about thirteen feet In length. The
ladder is only wide enough for one
foot to be placed on the rungs. The
extending stick was used to raise one
end Of the ladder to the window
through which the operator wished to
enter. and on the upper end Of the
ladder are two hooks to be fastened
to the sill. This imitation umbrella Is
regarded as one Of the most ingenious
affairs ever made use Of by thief
London Standard. 2'-:s-..-.,- -
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-05-25
Took tho Shilling.

A recruiting sergeant one day met an
ignorant youth idling. with his hands
in his pockets and standing before a
house on the front of which was a
notice informing the public that the
building was to be sold. The notice
ran thus: ITO Be Sold by Private
Treaty."
The sergeant approached the youth
and asked him If he had ever thought
of Joining the army.
mot me-" was the reply. You'd
have nothing in the army worth talk
ing about."
sis that 500" said the other. "Well,
how is 1t then Private Treaty has a
house for sale and him only a private
YETI"
The youth looked thoughtful and
puzzled. and presently, over pint of
ale. the possibility Of owning house
by Joining the army grew into GER
tainty and the shilling changed hands.
London Tit-Bits.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-05-25
The Medicine Bottle.

In order to avert the most serious
thing Of having child take the wrong
medicine. mothers should adhere to the
following rules:
Never give medicine in the dark.
Always read the label on the bottle.
Never 60 by the color of the medi.
cine.
When the bottle is refilled see that
the label reads clear.
Keep poisons locked up.
Keep all bottles locked up in draw.
er or medicine chest.
Mistakes of giving children carbolic
acid and such like poisons in the night.
time make it imperative that mothers
study and adhere to these rules. fol-
sometimes such inadvertent mistakes
bring about terrible conclusions.-C Gin.
cinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-05-25
In an English Hotel.

~ ~" .USuSU V'VSVH
Proprietor addressing p0rter)-Was
the American pleased With his room.
William?
William-Now. wouldn't hexactly
s'y that. sir. e looked as II there
might be something that wasn't just to
is liking. but gathered from is re-
marks that e found it Unusually COM
Portable.
Proprietor-Well. what did he say
about it?
William-'E said it was cowlder than
ell. sir.-Judge.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-05-25
FOR A LOAN
on City Property
or arm lands call on
PEOPLES State Bank
wahpeton, N. D.
TO THE PUBLIC!

Since the New Columbia
passed out of existence.
/ will take word ''Old"
from the name of "Old
Columbia" and call it
the COLUMBIA, as for
merly, where 1 will be
glad at all times to meet
my friends and the gen.
eralpublic.
ANTON G1LL1s
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-05-25
OFF the Line.

OF the Line.
::What became of Butts educated
goat?"
HE had to dispose of it,
"What was the trouble?"
"The neighbors thought the goat was
learning too many human accomplish.
ments, and there was q crisis when the
animal began to take in washing."-
Augusta Herald
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-05-25
A Wi,eaera.

Tommy-What is an acre, dad7
"Four roods."
"What is q rood, dad?'
"Forty square rods, poles or perches."
"What is wiseacre. dad?"
"One who keeps a spare rod. pole or
perch to apply to boy who asks use.
less questions. Fetch me my cane!'-
London Answers.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-05-25
Evidence.

'Was your husband a bear in Wall
street?" I.
II think So" replied young Mrs. Tor.
kins. "He certainly acted like one
when he got Observation-Disclosures Star.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-05-25
a Young cynic.

Tom-They say that every woman
IL beautiful In some ones eyes. Do
you believe It? Jack-C Certainly, Il
you include her own.-Boston Tran
script.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-05-25

Grandeur has heavy tax to pay
Alexander Smith.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-05-25
Union
Tran: fer Co.

We have some fine black
dirt for sale. Fix up
your Lawns and Flower
Beds early. We also
have a general store
house, for stoves and
furniture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
The Ricebird' s Aerop1ane

DEOPLE generally associate size and brute
strength with victory, especially among
the lower animals. Many times, however.
this is far from being the case. especially
in the bird kingdom. Among the rice flats
of the Carolinas there abound at some sea-
sons of the year tiny ricebirds, birds so small
that it takes two dozen for good meal.
though bones and all are eaten.
The great buzzard is found circling over
the flats at all seasons. He breads the time
for the ricebird to come; for he is then
nearly pestered to death. 1t is a common
sight to see one of these little birds fly up
to a buzzard, and, after lodging this way
and that round the awkward bulk, finally
alight we'll forward between the buzzard's
wings on the back. Here the tiny passenger
grabs few feathers in his beak and holds
on for grim life. After enjoying ride for
as long as he desires the little fellow hops
off and is gone before Mr.. Buzzard is well
aware of it.
The peculiar part of the whole thing is
that apparently the only purpose the rice
bird has in getting on the back of the buzzard
is to take free ride. 1t puzzles everyone
who chances to see the little drama to find
any other reason; yet the fact remains that
it is a frequent occurrence. and the little
birds seem to enjoy it immensely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

be my privilege to return you to Madame
Van Kirk"
His very effrontery revitalized her poise
and self control. "Thank you, Count
Fiaschi; it will not be necessary now" She
bowed, and even smiled, as Stuyverant
urged her gently forward.
Then at the entrance to the larger room
she received a second staggering shock to
nerves already tingling. A tall, athletic
figure had appeared in the lighted frame of
the arch and halted to stand aside, that she
and Stuyverant might pass.
1t was Acton Gaillard, and his startled
glance was fixed on Thurley's face as if he
had seen an apparition.
For one brief second her eyes encountered
his, too amazed to betray recognition. Then.
demanding the utmost of her shaken
strength, she continued past him coldly,
while he as rigidly passed within to conclude
a search for Fiaschi.
To be continued next Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
Continued from page 4

waited. 1t seemed as if could hear it tick;
but probably that was trick of magma
ton. Whenever there was stir behind me,
| half turned dreading to see messenger
with telegram from New York. At five
minutes of twelve Summoned a gallery page.
Stand back by the door" said |, handing
him my sealed letter, and watch me closely.
When | turn and lift my finger, SO, rum
for your life. Get out of the gallery, down
the stairs, and into the Senate, and deliver
this letter to Senator Dash with your own
hands,"
1.-The Senator has given strict orders, :
protested the boy, that no notes or cards
shall be carried to him till after two O'Clock"
"Never mind what orders he has given, :
l answered. I'll be responsible for any
thing you do in carrying out mine. Tell him
the envelop contains matter that concerns
him personally, and that it can't wait an
instant. Make him open it! Do you I'M
derstand?"
saw the boy take his position with some
fear and trembling by the door. Then
turned back and watched the clock again.
The hands never moved SO slowly before.
The last three minutes seemed like an hour.
Two minutes
At the very tick of twelve l lifted my
finger, and the page disappeared as if he had
been shot out of a gun. Presently saw him
enter the Senate and approach Mr.. Dash's
desk, holding out my letter. The Senator
frowned like thundercloud and tried to
wave him away; but the lad glanced up at
me. | encouraged him with a nod, and he
held his ground, saying something very
earnestly in low tone.
The Senator, with a gesture of exhausted
patience, snatched the envelop and tore it
open. studied his face as he read my ex-
position, and it presented a remarkable pan
Drama of emotions. Once he raised his eyes
in my direction; but dropped them again,
and soon scrawled few words on the envel-
op, which he handed the page to carry back
to me. A moment later he cleared his desk
of its surface contents, put my letter safely
inside, and made himself comfortable in his
chair with his hands in his lap.
When the page returned with my envelop,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
Conscience and the Clock

l found on it two lines, in the Senator's &C.
centric handwriting:
1 am indebted to you. Give yourself no
further uneaSineSS.
| had hardly deciphered this before |
heard the clerk drawl forth, House Bill
131 ,313!"
THERE was silence for perhaps a dozen
seconds. | saw Senator L cast quick
glance in the direction of Dash's desk, and
saunter off toward the Republican cloak
room looked at Y. He too squinted over
at DASH and then reached for letter pad
and pen, and fell to writing with such COM
plete absorption as to be oblivious of every
thing going on in the chamber. The usually
stolid x, who fancy, had been somewhat
perturbed by seeing Dash clear his desk, sat
staring into vacancy, a scOWl on his fore
head, but otherwise betraying no interest
in the proceedings, as beftted high minded
statesman to whose brother in law sundry
impending events might mean SO much.
The clerk, who had been notified that Mr..
Dash intended to address the Senate at this
juncture, called again, in still louder and
thinner nasal voice, and looking straight in
the Senator's direction, House Bill 49,
3l3I'
The orator who was to make the eloquent
speech did not rise or open his lips. Instead,
he fixed his eyes squarely on those of the
clerk and shook his head. AT this, X lost
part of his forced composure and bent for
ward, his scowl deepening ominously as he
saw Dash leave the chamber with the air of
man who had finished his days work.
Leaning over the gallery rail, had been
SO fascinated with the little drama in prog
ress on the floor that | had failed to notice
messenger standing beside me and holding
out despatch
This came five minutes ago." said he
alphabetically; but was sent over to the
House gallery by mistake"
l unfolded the still damp sheet with
nervous fingers. The message ran:
New York. IL 80 A. M-All o. K The syn
dictate will do the square thing by me Let the
bill pass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

shadows. He halted here and stood, as if
about to resume the dance, with his arm
about her waist His face had paled with
intensified excitement. Thurley feared he
might have been seriously hurt by the blow
from Dearborn's elbow.
"You are injured!" she said. "You
shouldn't attempt
Il am born again-new-th child of
Lowell" he interrupted abruptly, his voice
mere murmur of vibrant syllables 1T is
ours-the world Eden, the path of roses, the
grottos of fragrance for love and yet
more 1ove-my miracle of beauty"
He led her, drew her Unexpectedly, into
the dimmest recess of the ferns before she
could realize his intentions, resist, or gasp
an astonished protest at what he was say
ing; -,
he added in the madness of his passion, and,
drawing her closer, still helpless from the un-
expectedness of the whole affair, he at
tempted to kiss her on the lips.
She was instantly struggling, incensed,
and frightened. She avoided the contact,
loathed by all her being; yet he kissed her
once on the burning curve of her cheek be-
fore she could thrust him away.
Count Fiaschi!" she cried. "Oh, the
shame"
Dul 1Ou! WY lOVe! TIC dll9WSlCu wiz
ly, attempting to still her struggles. "Prin-
cess, my love! You must discover! You"
With al her fine young strength she cast
him backward. He all but fell against a
monster jardiniere and broke frond from
the fern it held in recovering his balance
THURLEY started at once for the door
: that led to the lighted hall beyond.
The music had ceased. She almost collided
with a man dimly seen through blurring
tears of anger. 1t was Robley Stuyver-
ant.
Miss Thurley," he said, may l
claim"
ooh, yes, take me out-please- any
where!" she interrupted, struggling des-
perately to conceal her agitation. 1.-The
neutrality-suspicious. have danced too hard. :
She took his arm, her strength fairly wilt
ing as she felt the sense of his protecting
presence. She did not look where the Count
had recovered both his balance and his wits.
He dared step actively forward.
but, Mademoiselle Thurley, shall it not
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-11-24
WALKING.

1t is the teaching of nature and of
medicine and the common experience of
mankind that the body that does not eX-
ercise stiffens and trusts. This is freely
conceded by everybody but not every
body, alas translates his belief into prac-
tice. Unless exercise can be varied and
made pleasant it is a tedious business.
Swinging Indian clubs, raising dumb
bells or going through the various move
ments of the home gymnastics" so pop
ular few years ago, soon becomes mo-
nOtonous. The man who can keep it up
every day, year in and year out, pos
sesses an enviable will power that is in
itself akin to genius. Fortunately, no
one is compelled to do this indeed, it
is better not to do it exclusively, for
indoor exercise is insufficient, and is a
poor substitute for tennis, golf, rowing,
riding, and best of all, because within
the power of all able bodied persons
walking.
By walking is not meant strolling.
That is better than sitting in an arm
chair by the fire, for it takes one into
the open air and ventilates the lungs
and stirs up the sluggish circulation in a
measure, but it Is not walking exercise
In brisk walk of 20 minutes or more,
a man exercises all the muscles of his
body he shakes the abdominal organs
into useful activity; he fills his lungs
with fresh. pure air, and so helps them
to discharge their Office of purifying the
blood; he quickens and strengthens the
heart-action, so that the blood, now we'll
aerated in the lungs, flows in full
stream to the brain, and washes out all
the poison with which the every day
work and worry has clogged 1t; and at
the same time the ever-changing scenes
in city streets or country roads alter
the current of thought. Mind and body
alike are renewed, and all this without
conscious effort, If the walk is taken
with a purpose.
The purpose can be found, for there is
always an errand which one can do for
himself or another. The business man
especially, the one who needs more than
any one else this life-giving exercise,
can get it by walking to or from, or to
and from, his office.
This may seem irksome or time vast
ing at first but with a little perserver-
ance 1t soon becomes a habit. Then
very soon its benefits are recognized;
one by one disagEeeable minor symp-
toms disappear, meals are properly d-
gested, sleep becomes a matter of course,
and those first few extra pounds of
flesh at which the family physician las
looked askance insensibly disappear.
The wise man will not readily abandon
a habit which brings such certain re.
ward-[Youths' Companion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-11-24
TWO GIRLS AND A HAT.

In a flutter of excitement Claire Alb
bolt craned her pretty neck toward the
front pew. Yes, sure enough, Jean For
sigh Haunted a new hat, a most becom
ing confection of black lace and volets,
cunningly arranged to suit the pale gold
and delicate fairness of the wearer. For
the time being Claires peace of mind
was gone. She forgot that she was In
church, so absorbed was he in the fas-
cinating-object She made pretty pic
ture in her own little, well-worn felt
toque perched jauntily amid her black
locks, the red wing at the side giving a
touch of color which harmonized with
her lips, the clear pallor of her face.
and the perfect contour of cheek and
chin. On the opposite side of the aisle
sat John Darcy his eyes on a level
with jeans tantaiizing creation, Claire
stole glance at him, and was surprised
to meet his gaze. So jeans new glory
had not power to rivet his attention. A
thrill of pleasure ran through her, and
she buried her face in her big granny
muff to hide the bushes. An answering
thrill revealed itself on the young man s
face which he, too, tried to hide by fix
Ing his gaze on the preacher during the
rest of the service.
In the remote country settlement, the
church was small and the congregation
smaller. In bad weather the latter fact
was more apparent. The old people did
not care to brave the elements, the
younger folk, equally determined not to
miss the one mild excitement of the
week of seeing and being seen, came,
some through piety, others to vary the
monotony of their placid lives The
mornings text was vanity of vani-
ties" The preacher portrayed in strong
language to what depth of iniquty the
love of dress and fine living brought
poor human nature. There were many
accusing glances, not unmixed with sat
isfaction, in Jean Forsigh's direction.
OF these the fair delinquent seemed to-
tally unconscious Her blue eyes were
fixed on the preacher, and her head,
coquettishly raised. displayed the beau
ties OF the hat at q correct angle to the
whole congregation.
Claire listened absently. She would
have given much for just such a hat.
1t was all very well to preach-but-
new hats were rare In the Abbott
household Her father was straining
ways and means to pay off a mortgage
on the home, and the most rigid econ
omy was practlced TO further this i'm
portant end. Such frivolities as hats did
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-11-24
DUMMERSTON HILL.

Austin Jillson of South Vernon is Wis
iting on the hill and looking for deer
Mrs Permelia Miles shows a decided
Improvement Mrs. f. E. White returned
to her home Saturday. Mrs. Cynthia AL
len of Williamsville will take her place.
NJ Huntley and Frank Streeter of West
Dummerston shot a buck in the woods
just back of j. N. Betterley's sugar
house Wednesday. A Mr.. Emil of MARI
boro shot one in the same woods the
same day. The Locke brothers of Marl-
boro secured one there Tuesday. 1t is
understood that someone at Wesley
Rockwells also shot a deer. =
School closed Friday with Thanksgiv-
ing exercises, which ~ of the parents
and teachers attended. The program
was very pleasing and showed much
pains and patience of the teacher. Miss
Whitcomb, who has been faithful and
conscientious, has taught here 10 success
sive terms, with the exception of last
spring, when she was obliged to give
up on account of illness, and has given
excellent satisfa ction. On account of i'll
health Miss Whitcomb has been granted
She will go with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Warren Whitcomb of Amherst, to
Fl. Pierce, Fla, to visit her sister, Mrs.
Scott. after which she will go to Miami,
Fla, to remain the rest of the winter
Supt Whittier says the school has
high standing. He has secured Miss
Cynthia Smith of Marion, Mass, to teach
the winter term.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-11-24

The Vermont corn show at Windsor
Nov. "a and % will be held in F. A.
Kennedy's big riding rink, 800 feet long
by 100 feet wide.
In addition to the prizes which have
already been announced the following
valuable prizes are offered:
For the best 10 ears of sweet corn at
show. farm implements are offered by
Baxter and Bros. Co. of Windsor, first
prize value SIS, I'd prize value SO, Sd
prize value IS.
For best 10 ears pop corn (Juvenile),
first prize value So, ID prize value SO,
80 prize value 50, offered by F. S. Mac
kenzie, Woodstock.
For best bushel ba sket cut ensilage
corn, first prize Davis swing churn offer
ed by Vermont Farm Machine Co, Bel
lows Falls.
For best so lbs corn meal grown and
ground in Vermont, first prize value So,
offered by Quechee Falls Farm, I'd prize
value SO, Sd prize value 50.
For the best and most attractive dis
play of products grown in garden or on
farm, pictures of agricultural indus
trial work, or school work of any de-
scription, made by any public school,
in the state, Hon. Maxwell EVarts of
Windsor offers a beautiful silver trophy
valued at SIS.
For best display of corn (any varieties)
grown on farm of 200 acres or less, first
prize expenses of trip to Burlington to
attend Farmers Week" during Feb
ruary, 1913, prize to include board, room
and travelling expenses of exhibitor and
wife, value $25, I'd prize, corn shelter
value so, offered by F. a. Kennedy of
Windsor.
For the best 70 lbs. of corn on the cob
that will shell out the largest number
of pounds of shelled corn Ito be shelled
at the show by the farmer who grew the
CORN first prize, pillow value $16, I'd prize
pair horse blankets value 81, Sd prize
pair names value $3.50.
The feature of the corn show will be
the exhibits of corn grown by the boys
in the recent Windsor county corn
growing contest.
Farms like the Billings farm of Wood
stock, Quechee Falls farm of Quechee,
and the Kennedy farm of Windsor are
arranging for special displays.
The Windsor churches and business
men are planning to serve lunch free to
all out of town boys exhibiting at the
show.
All are urged to send to the secretary,
Archibald c. Hurd at White River juno
ton. for the complete prize list and pro-
gram.