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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16

The Tribune editor met John Con-
way at Minot hast Saturday and
learned from him that he had little
hope Of being cured from deafness.
from which he Is now suffering.
John some time last winter got TOO
close to the muzzle Of . gun while
It was discharged and since then his
hearing commenced leaving him. He
has already spent about six weeks IN
Mlnot and tho specialist who b treat
II him states that though his hear
Ing cannot DO restored what he haa
row can be saved. John expects to
stay IN Minot Tor several weeks more.
8owbslls Tribune.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16
TOO LONG TO WAIT.

It IL reported that q young druggis,
IN Minot asked a prominent travelling
man for his daughters hand. The
father denlurred because he said HID
daughter was too young. "She y 60.
ing to Portal to spend q day OF two,
and when she returns, she WIN prob
ably be old enough" he informed the
youth.
portal Ia on the 6oo.)
But, she may be an old maid by
that time" protested the young man.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
County of Ward-ss: In County
Court, Before N. Davis, Judge.
H. H. McCole and D. Hargrove. CO.
partners, doing business under the
firm name and style Of McCole &
Hargrove, Plaintiffs, VS.. Donald
Steele, Defendant.
SUMMONS.
The State of North Dakota to the
Above Named Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to an
swer the complaint in the above on
titled action, a copy of which is
hereto attached and herewith served
upon you, and to serve q copy OF
your answer upon the subscribers at
their office in the City Of Minot
County Of Ward, and State Of North
Dakota, within ten days after The
service of this summons upon you
exclusive Of the day of service; and
in case Of your failure to appear OF
answer, al above required, judgment
will be taken against you by default
for the relief demanded in tho com
plant.
Dated this goth day Of March, A. D.
1912.
Greenleaf, Bradford & Nash.
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Office and Postofflce Address,
...' Minot, N. D.
It's
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16

". q. Peterson, who has farming
interests at Berthold, died 1t North
wood, from appendicitis. He lcft
Bsrthold 1 few days before. Ia III
health.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16

L. p. Weathsrwax. candidate for
reelection to the county treasurers
once, announces that no w0 nol
make much Of campaign, but viii
remain In his ONCE and earn hs sal
asy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16

Mrs. Geo. Holman Of Deering, was
taken to Rochester, MINI. where her
ailment was pronounced cancer Of the
stomach.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16
international Harvester COMPANY Of America
Ea,% ".r..# Incorporated ..-I
Chicago IS "A
u S "A
INC Service Bureau

The purpose of this Bureau is to furnish.
tree Of charge. to all, the best informal'on
obi ainable ON better farming. If you hhEe
any worthy questions concerning soils.
crops, land drainage, irrigation. fertilizer,
etc. make your inquiries specific and send
them to | II G. Service Bureau. Harvester
Building. Chicago. v S |..5,.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16

A letter eceived from J.. NJ. VIII
son, who IL at Rochester, MINI. with
his wife. states that her operation
was more complicated than was OK
pected Mrs. Wilson suffered great
pain for several days sitter the oper-
alton, but It IL thought that she Will
recover quite rapidly.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-16
INC
Gasoline Engines

are made to do the work that
makes farming tiresome. They
put the load where it belongs.
They save hours of Improbable
labor. They are money-makers
and money-savers. You can
verify these statements and get
facts and figures which prove
them by calling on the local
dealer who handles l H G.
engines. Made in l to 5O-H. p.
sizes and every engine thor
oughly tested and guaranteed.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-08-17
Settler
By d wig r

SICK move ne said ear
nesty. was So'n' to tell you TO DO
IL myself nut ! was afraid you'd think
i was buttin in'
nan an hour later. having secured
drink and food. the special messenger
departed from the Lone Wolf, the cad
"''nss, containing thousand dollars,
10 the cantle OF the saddle.
As dusk approached. Bubble took Ms
rifle from Its Accustomed neY~ on ~,
wan. cleaned and oiled Il and loaded Il
ca,eiuiiS. ihen he dragged chair out
w. pi'ceu IL IN a position from which
NC could scan every foot OF the eur
aonnuihs country and. with tho rins
across his knees, took up the yiRil.
OF sem,-dnrknas. ,' ."e sioom
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Had Bubbles Imagination played him
n trick In making him think that when
Coleman had spoken he had shot a
Significant glance In that direction? He
redeemed and almost dropped the bottle
that he was In the act OF setting upon
the bar. For "A moment he was fearful
that Coleman had noticed his nervous
ness. but when he looked up the latter
was nonchalantly drinking his whiskey
Bubble drank also. and when he tilted
his glass his gaze caught Miller's for a
brief instant. The latter deliberately
closed an eye at him with an expression
that seemed to convey warning
Rubhle thought he knew what the wink
meant.
Miller had told him OF the propose
lootlng of the Lone Wolf. and Coleman's
expressed dec sion to spend the night In
the tavern proved that Bubbles money
was In danger. Yet Bubble had told no
man where he Kept his money, and he
was certain that his secret was safe.
When he turned his back TO the two
men to replace the bottle on the side.
board he assured himself grmly that II
Coleman contemplated robbery he would
have considerable trouble in finding the
treasure.
While his back was turned ne heard a
sudden, Grating sound, accompanied by
A curse. lie turned swiftly. Millers six
shooter was out, It's muzzle menacing
Coleman. The latter stood at the bar.
one hand grasping the butt OF a half
drawn pistol, tho other closed on one
OF tho saddlebags ~ though he had
been attempting. by feeling the bag to
discover what It contained. Plainly,
Miller had caught him In the act. For
tense instant the two men stood, their
bodies rigid, every muscle straining and
ready TO spring into action. their eyes
cleaning with tho metal-lko hardnes IS
that comes when reckless men face
death. And It seemed that death stood
between the two men.
Bubble drew a slow, quivering breath.
IT broke the intense silence of the mo-
ment. and Colemans eyes lost their
metal-like hardness and gllnted with a
sudden mockery.
You usln' that there gum" he
sneered, speaking to the messenger, one
corner OF his mouth wreathing into a
satirlc upward curve.
Miller's eyes did not waver. you
sneak'' he returned, his voice filling
with a sneering contempt 'Nosin'
around my saddlebags when my back
was turned"
His eyes glittered with sudden scorn.
you're one OF them men which travel
around wearn' two guns thlnkin' folks
is scared or you! But | amt scared none
nou take your paw away from your
gun or III perforate your gun-arm so
plenty that you'Il think you're wearin'
sieve on your shoulder"
Coleman glared wolfishly, but into his
eyes came CLINT of doubt. and he al
lowed his hand to fall to his side. Then
Miller spoke again. his voice hardening,
his lips straigh 'en!ng grlmly.
II reckon ] amt sayin' anything that
YOU don't know when tel you that
there's Ave thousand In gold dust IN
them there saddle bags. You an an
other sneak was thnkin' TO rustic {,
from Cal Emmett"
lie laughed harshly.
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? TWO-Cun Man.

word was said by either OF the two men
until they saw Coleman ride past the
rear door, until they heard the rapid
drumming OF his pOny's hoofs on the
hard sand OF the plains. Then Miller
stepped to the door. looking out after
the departing horseman. Returning to
the bar. he spoke.
you got any money stacked up any
Where around herc7" he questioned
gravcly.
Bubble nodded. his fncc again wear
Ing the troubled expression. IL wish
] dndn't have. though" he returned.
Miller smiled mirthlessly. Jerking .
thumb toward the door.
res hitting II down the ClmarrOn
th'l' he said. II reckon my palaver
ABOUT takln the dust 10 Cimlrron fooled
MN. I'm totln' II to Dry Bottom" The
smile died out OF his face and now he
spoke seriously.
Hut that don't lot you out" he said.
Him an his partnerll watch the CT
marion trail for me. an when they ind
OUT that I've fooled them they'll come
back here an get your dust. I'm right
place"
He shrugged his shoulders. m, though
with this speech he had delivered HIM
self OF his final word. Then he resumed
with "a businessliks air I'm takin' n
drink an a bite. an then I'm iightin'
out for Dry Bottom. I'd like mighty
well to stay an help you put them two
sneiks out OF business when they come
monkeyin' around here tonight, but
I've got Ave thousand OF the company's
dust. an ] Amt feelin' that ought to
run any risk losln' IT.
sure not" returned Bubble absentiy,
hA
nervousness that was coming on again.
Miller hesitated while In the act OF
tilting his glass toward his lips. look
Ing keenly at Bubble,
YOU sure you got your money
where they can't find 1T" he ques-
toned,
Il reckon they'd have n hard time
findin' IT," returned Rubble.
Miller drank mis- whiskey and placed
tho glass Rrsvely down. Il meant to
tell you before" he said. when cal
Emmett was listenin' to them two
sneaks back in Lazetts he heard one Of
them say that no knowed where YOU
kept your dust"
bubbles eyes cleaned savaysly for
an instant. and then the CLEAN died
out and was succeeded by tho old.
troubled expression. This In turn pres
entity gave way to a whimsical humor.
as he suddenly struck a fist heavily on
the bar.
you say Coleman took tho Cimarron
trial. he questioned.
lie sure did.' returned Miller
gravely,
AN you're hittin' II up to Dry Bot
TOM
sure, reckon they won't get me-
Bubble laughed. They sure won't
he agreed with enthusiasm. And they
Amt goin' to get Bubbles dust either,
for IA goins rlsht In your saddlebags
10 Dry Bottom
For an instant Miller stood looking at
Rubbl~. Then his eyes twlnkled as he
stepped ever and grasped the iatter's
eutstrstehsd hand
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OHE messenger cast q troupieu
glance at the bags that he
had placed on tho bar. Then
he drew a deep breath and
0Al looked again toward the door.
1pbble leaned closer to him,
rWhat'. he?" he questioned. JERKING
= thumb toward the front door,
The messenger gr!maccd. 'Rusuer.
<1r-horn. road-agent - anything. 50
crooased he can't lay straight In bed
bubbles teeth closed with a snap.
knowed H.. he exclaimed, "Tumpied
20 e,im right Oft. Thought It was me
ne was after
other rapid glance toward me front
door. and then spoke low ana cohhdeh-
TALLY 10 Bubble.
"You was right IN thinkin' that" he
aid. 'Cai Emmett heard two men
cSok,n' this here deal. one of them was
comm mere to lift what stun you've got
hid an the other was to rustic Car
ssddlebags on the Dry Bottom tran. Cal
didn't know the men, but from the way
they talked they knowed him. SO !
eonne. thInk.n' I'd be safe because ] was
a stranger. An the first thing l run
of SIN into Bill Coleman, An he knows
me-" He made gesture OF disgust
Now II I'd had sense enough w cnuS"
thee. damn saddlebags l reckon Ia have
not by all right. But ! didn't nave
sense enough an so I've got EN- here;
Az now He looked grimly al
Hubble. Gimme a drink" he ordered.
Bubble placed a bottle and glass be-
fore the messenger. While the latter
drank Coleman came In through the
front door, walking langudly to the
bar and standing near the messenger.
1'Puttln' up here tonight. MillerT he
questioned. a.
gaze met Coleman's. For an instant
they gazed at each other, Miller's eyes
cold and STEADY. Coleman's glnting
with the mockery that Bubble had seen
in them during the entire afternoon.
Then Miller's lips opened little as
wbrds came through them.
''Im stayin here for feed" he said,
evenly. Then I'm h!tt!n' the breeze
GOWN tho Cimarron trail"
lEoleman's eyelids fiickered, once. Then
hls gaze was steady as before. lie
dipped coin on the bar,
'pr!nkin'T' he invited. I'm hangin
cut here tonight"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-08-17
The Crown of Love.

I WOULD win your tender trust
But not to keep you still
kneeling iowly in the dust,
obedient to my will;
Nor to surfeit all my days
on the nectar OF your praise;
or to hear II sung so high
That the idle passer-by
Paused to hear your lays.
] but ask you for your faith
That wounded by the herd.
may bring you healing with
The magic OF a word.
Pray you to believe me so
That In darkness, doubt or woe. Z
I may guide you when you gropA
Light you with my stronger hope. 70
Warm you with my glow. -
EMILY PteirSs. in London Nirsss.
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The Triangle Cupid a
An A dventure Romance
& = of the Big West e +

first sign OF indecision that he had seen
in the man and 1t swept way the I'm
ger.ng disquiet that had gnawcd at his
heart ever since Coleman had appeared.
His eyes glittered venomously as with
sudden motion he drew his ivory-han-
dlej six-shooter and showed Its muzzle
over the bar toward Coleman.
I'm tellln' you somethin' else" he
said coldly. THAT contrac' we made
about you staying here overnight don't
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with now; you're doln' business with
Glen Miller. An that there dust Is goin'
to Cimarron-to-night. An Glen Miller's
goin' to take II. IL you an your sneak
OF a pardner meet up with me on the
trail this country'll be minus two men
which thought elem Miller was easy.
You got that?"
Coleman sneered. But. watching him
closely. Bubble thought he saw a slow
palior come over his face. 1t was the
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-08-17
.nce - @g W By Charles Alden Settler

go' You're soln' right out an climb
onto your cayuse an travel. I'm
watchin' you go. An when YOU make
tracks out OF the door I'm gettin my
rifle. I'm goin' to keep a bead on you
til you've hit the breeze consid able. He
leaned a little closer to Coleman. his
muscles stiffemng. you goin?" he
demanded.
Coleman sneered. but without n word
ne strobe to the rear door. when he
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reached II he turned and looked back.
his eyes narrowed to Elitterlng Sits.
Il reckon I'm Eoln'." he said. But
Tn tellin' you somethin' before I do
It's pretty centrally known that tho man
which runs the Lone Wolf aln't been
anywheres to bank his money for u
year"
He stepped down from the door. and
both Bubble and Miller stood silent AS
his jeering laugh reached them. No
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-08-17
tCopyrish,. 1912. by Outing Publishing CO..
sYNoPsIs OF PRECEDING INSTALMENTs.
S10)da

sYNoPsIS OF PRECEDING lNSrALMENTs.
j: bubble sar!! tso. Of i @,, Lou .s,.d WSi;
pony j,s. outside the tavern door; Nc in.
stipctiyely disl!k,s tie mans LOOKS, but fitts
hkssN IN be civil as the tavern Is DEVOID ~
sues.s and money i, scarce. The stranger epteTE,
tine clone Wolf" drinks, examines one 81 his
revulvers, and announces his intention OF remain
ing At the tavern for u day VI Two, Hbhle !,
snddsnly swept ty q gust 81 uncontroHah!e rage a.
him and stArts 70 draw his revolver. only 10 find
Mnssf covered" By the strangers gun. That
evening an eSpreas messenger rides up % not
~. This fact leads Bubble TO think he may
s. icsrJins large sums Of noney , The n,ncomei
IL secrstiy ssM hubble how long Coleman las
80 Ct the tavern. Bubble answers him,
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CHAPTER ".
t.- tContinued.)
The Special Messenger.

nHE messenger cast q troubled
Il glance at the bags that he
had placed on tho bar. Then
he drew deep breath ana
.,aoLna n gain toward the door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-28
JAMES IS URGING
FINISH TONIGHT
Chairman Believes Convention
Will Keep at Work Until
Nominations Are Made.
NEW YORK VOTE PUZZLES
With Illinois and Indiana, 1t Is At
tracing Much Attention From
Leaders at Baltimore.

Baltimore. June 2S.-Chairman
James expressed the opinion today
that the convention will keep stead
lily at business this evening and to-
night until the presidential nomina-
ton is reached Then will come the
vice presidency. followed by the plat
form. There is a possibility the plat
form may not be reached until to-
morrow, though the leaders hope to
dispose of 1t late tonight.
PIVOTAL STATES CONFER,
New York, Illinois and Indiana, with
their large aggregate vote, are at
tracing much attention. With a SOL
id south, il is figured these would be
pivotal states, and, combined with the
electoral votes of the southern states,
would give the democrats victory.
The leaders in these three states have
been working in harmony and were
in consultation today.
NEW YORK To GAYNOR.
New York, which this morning
gave Harmon a complimentary vote,
may this evening switch to GaynoI
and back to Harmon. following these
tactics until they can make its large
vote most effective.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-28
BRYAN FIRST VOTE
Goes FOR CLARK

Baltimore, June 2S.-Bryan's on
ly comment on the result of the first
ballot was that the delegates had
spoken their mind against Harmon
and Underwood. He said he voted
for Clark, but was non-committal az
to whether his choice was Clark OF
Wilson.
He was we'll satisfied with the re-
suit of the passage of his resolution
last night denounCing the interests, y
and declared it made the delegates
get into line.
Washington, June 28.-Speaker
Clark remained at his office in the
capital until little after midnight,
reading bulletins, but left for home
and went to bed shortly after Sena-
tor Read placed him in nomination.
The speaker was the least disturbed
OF all those around him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-28

of the men who exploit the people of
this country.
NAMES TRUST LEADERS.
81 need not tell you that ]. Pierpont
Morgan and Thomas e. Ryan and Au-
gust Belmont are three of the men who
are connected with the great money
trust of this country, who are despotic
in their rule of the business of the
country and as merciless in their COM
mand of their slaves as any man in
the country.
Some one has said that we have no
right to discuss the delegates who
come here from a sovereign state"
Mr.. Gilchrist-"I said that"
"Yes, sir" continued Mr.. Bryan, 81
reply that if these men are willing to
insult six and half millions of demo
Gratis we ought to speak out against
them and let them know we resent the
insult.
81 for one am not willing that Thom-
as F. Ryan and August Belmont shall
come here with their paid attorneys
and seek secret counsel with the man
ayers of this party
NO sense of politeness or courtesy
to such men will keep me from pro
tecting my party from the disgrace
that they infiict upon it.
MUST GO ON RECORD.
! Now, my friends, cannot speak for
you. You have your own responsible.
ity, but If this is to be a convention
run by these men, if our nominee is 10
be their representative and tool, pray
you to give us, who represent constit
uencies that do not want this, a chance
to go on record with our protest
against it.
If any of you are willing to nom
mate candidate who represents these
men
Mr.. Bryan was interrupted by pro
longed cheering. Continuing, he said
''Or who is under obligation to these
men, do it and take the responsibility
refuse to do it and take the respon
sibility.
Some have said that We haven't
a right to demand the withdrawal OF
delegates from this convention. | will
make you proposition. One of these
men sits with New York and the Other
|. sits with Virginia. | make you this
proposition. If the state of New Yorl
= will take a poll of its vote and a ma
lority of them-not Mr.. Murphy. but {
majority of the delezates-(Ch Cheerine
and loud applause)-I repeat that il
J New York would. on roll call, where
her delegates can have their name.
recorded and printed. ask for the with
: drawal of the name of Mr.. Belmont
and if Virginia will on roll call pro
test against the withdra val of Mr.
J Ryan, will then withdraw the las
part Of the resolution.
, WITHDRAws LAST PART.
Mr.. Flood OF Virginia then said
: May interrupt the gentleman"
| Wait moment said Mr.. Bryan
wait until / get through. will the
withdraw the last part of the resolu
) ton, which demands the withdrawal o
: these men from the convention. | vii
withdraw the last part at the reques
of the states in which these gentlemeI
t sit, but l will not withdraw the frs
2 part. that demands that our cand1at
: shall be free from entaglement wit
/ them"
: Mr. Bryan yielded to Mr. Flood an
s then Senator-elect Vardaman and ott
D ers spoke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-28
CAN'T UNITE ON A
VICE PRESIDENT

Baltimore. June 28.-Gossip on
vice president so far has failed to
crystalize. Included in the list OF
possibilities are Governor Burke of
North Dakota, Sulzer OF New York.
Mayor Baker of Cleveland. O'Gor-
man of New York. Redfeld of New
York, Mayor Preston of Baltimore
and Henry Of Texas.
Marshall. Kern and Underwood
were also discussed. but this talk re-
ceived little encouragement from
their friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-28
Eddy Bequest Stands.

Conrdo. y. H, June 2s.-The rehear-
ing in the case involving legality Of
the residuary request of Mrs. Eddy.
founder of the Christian Science
church to the First Church OF Christ,
scientist. Boston, was denied by the
supreme court today. The supreme
court recently ruled the residuary be-
quest legal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-28

the artificial lights gave way 10 the
gray shafts streaming through the
windows they began to call to speak
ers TO make their remarks brief
Those who failed TO heed this demand
were given scant courtesy.
WOMEN oUTNUMBER MEN.
II was CAB when the last state was
called, the last speech made, and a
roll call ordered on the first lineup
for a candidate for president. Voting
was carried on with great rapidity
and little or no confusion. The CALLER
les were all but forsaken. Strangely
enough, women seemed 10 outnumber
the men among the spectators who
had spent the night at the hall and
they were also much more keenly
alert to the proceedings.
MEN sNORE IN GROUPS.
Two or three of them had collapsed
into sound slumber. Men we're
asleep and snoring in groups. 1t re-
quired a half hour 10 call the roll and
figure results. Then came a motion
to recess and IL was carried despite
threaty-vOiced protests OF some dele
gates who were ready to go on with
the battle TO the bitter end. The hall
was emptied in a few minutes.
CLARK PREDICTIONS.
The Clark forces this morning
claimed that on the first ballot this
afternoon Clark will certainly receive
the following additional votes.
One Underwood from Hawaii, two
Underwood from Maine, seven Harmon
from Michigan, three Harmon from
Nebraska, two Underwood from New
Jersey, seven and one-half votes from
North Carolina, one Underwood from
Porto Rico, probably six votes from
/ Tennessee, one-half Harmon vote from
! Utah.
| EXPECT HARMON STRENGTH.
! They also claim there is a possibili
ty that 2S votes from Ohio, instructed
for Harmon, might go to Clark on thi:
ballot.
The Harmon managers expressed
themselves as jubilant over the pros
poets of their candidate.
Wilson supporters expect a breal
10 the New Jersey governor on tn,
fifth ballot.