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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-01-12
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From the Play by
WILLIAM ]. HURLBURT

And then. just outside the. WINDOW.
there sounded low. shrill whistle.
That whistle caused Granger, the
momentary cruel dictator, to collapse
suddenly into Granger. the cringing
thief.
"They're following me; they're on
my track; they'll get me! Save me!
Oh, save me! haven't been pardon.
ed. Anna; escaped! Don't you I'M
derstand? was a trusty"-
But the woman only stared at him
duly. Mrs. Mason furtively left the
room at last.
when Mrs. Mason told me what
you were doing here knew ! must
get you away; feared you would dis
cover my guilt. That's why came;
that's why risked getting the par
don. I thought you'd help me to get
away. Oh. for Gods sake. hide me.
Anna!'
They're asking for him." said era.
ven, returning from the hall. 'They
are downstairs asking for him"
'Tell them he is here" replied Anna
sternly. She was adamant now.
In desperation Granger rushed to the
door through which Craven had pass
ed out and again locked 1t. Temple
stDod passively by. letting Anna work
her own will. The knob Of the locked
door turned twice. then ratified.
The convict crept. shuddering. to his
wife's feet Then from the deep
springs Of her woman's tenderness
there came one last drop of pity. She
walked to the window and opened 1t.
He should have his last chance.
He comprehended and. with one last
grateful look at her. darted through
the window into the blackness Of the
night.
Anna dropped tremblingly into a
chair and peered fxedly. STRANGELY.
out into the darkness.
The sharp report Of pistol rang
out, followed by second and third.
The woman In the chair moaned.
In a few minutes Craven came to
the door and ratified again. Temple
unlocked 1t and met him on the
threshold.
"lts all over with Granger" said
Craven. Hes dead" Then at a look
from Temple he retreated. leaving the
two alone.
You heard?' asked the man grave
". The woman bowed her head lit
tie lower In a sort Of requiem prayer.
Then:
"Poor. poor Robert!" murmured she.
the pity Of her heart surging to her
lips.
For an indefinite space there was ST.
lence, she praying, he. standing by
the mantel. reverently guarding her.
But presently as she began to sob
MY boys. oh. want my boys" he
crossed over to her. He laid his hand
protectingly on the bent. shining head.
We'll get them. DEAR" he said sim
ply.
She looked up. dazed for second.
pushing her way back to him through
q blur Of tears.
He knelt beside her; he took her lit
tie cold hands in bis and tried to warm
them against his cheek. wet like her
own. She seemed so frail now, so
slight thing. so helpless to battle
against such great odds. He yearned
to comfort her and gather her to him
as he would a child.
But gently she Tended him of.
mot yet. not quite yet. not tonight.
But, oh. If you knew how the heavens
were opening to me. beloved!' Her
eyes shone upon him like stars. II
don't think that anything. anything.
anything in the whole wide world can
ever make me feel tired again. My
fighting hope is at rest. and my boys
will learn from a man how they shall
be men,"
THE END.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-01-12

A good many of the weekly news
papers of the state are running some
large ads. of the merchants since the
first Of the year-an evidence that
the business MIN have found it paid
to advertise.
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26
LOCAL LODGE LORE

Nelson, Consul of Camp No. 1884. St. James, Minn, stating that the body of Brother Chas. l. Fickes who died here from tuberculosis had arrived there in good condition, and that the funeral was hell from the home of his mother the fore part of this week
 The camp moUrns with brother A. R. Kezer, -Eho lost his eighteen year old daughtec Jennie last Tuesday. Miss Kezer has been ill for the past year and her death has prostrated her par ents The funeral was held from the home Of Brother Keezer Friday.
 The applications for benificiaI mem bership cf J. F. Powell. " A. Thomp- son, Garfield Christiansen, Thomas Werner Skaggs William Ford and C L. Hall Were ballored upon Wednesday evening and they will no doubht ride the goat" next meeting night.
 Today is Memorial Day" for every camp of Modern Woodmen in America It is the duty of every loyal member of the organization to observe this day
 The Memorial committee. of which Mr. George Seidel is chairman, has announced that Memorial services will be held at the Christian church, on Fifth avenue and Monroe street this evening. where an unusually interest ing sermon by Rev. Phillips will be delivered.
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26

potent members, and to those who kindred spirits, when they partici- pate in ceremonies enliVening. enter taining, and amusing as well it is unsurpassed The purpose of the or der is to create a greater, broader and better acquaintance among the Pythians, furnishing a middle ground upon which members of the different lodges can meet, mingle, and know one another, thus breaking down the lines of separation that too often exist between members of different lodges
 The ceremonies are beautiful and sublime refined in thought and amusing in form It is entirely free from all vulgarity and degenerating practices. intended for gentlemen to whom and to none other. it ex- tends an invitation
 It is the social side of Pythianism. and none but Knights of Pythias. in good standing, are eligible to Blem- bership
 This order is planning some great things which they expect to launch within the next few weeks
 Friday evening in special meeting preparations were made for a trip to Mesa City. which will no doubt be made by auto. where they will confer the work of the D. Q. K. Ks. on the evening of June third.
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26

The WelI-knoWn optician of the SWigert Bros. Optical Co, returned last evening from a four weeks out ing in and around Prescott The doctor states that the residents of the Mile High City are making great preparations for entertaining the vis- itors there this summer and they eN- pect many from Phoenix and the Salt River valley He says that he will spend this summer within the limits of Arizona. In former years he has travelled the country over and found hot weather everywhere, so will see what it's like here.
 Dr. Northrup, who has been con nectcd with their store here the past wear, leaves carly in June on d ten weeks visit to Denver. Colorado.
 Dr. SWigert will look after their business here during his absence.
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26
tBy Georg Eliot MiIIer9
MODERN WOODMEN.

The Foresters Team of Phoenix Camp No. 11462, will give a dance, Wednesday evening at the K of P. hall
 The Ray four piece orchestra will furnish the music and punch will be served This, like other such social events that the Modern Woodmen have arranged will be conducted on the highest principle and promises to be one of the most enjoyable affairs among .he lodges for this season. Those wishing to join the merrymakers on this occasion may secure tickets from any member of the order.
 W. C. Powell, secretary of Phoenix. camp has received a letter from 4. \.
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26
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ss g. of many pretty affairs. ntlg3
 The banquet table was st ff5N inc north hall. From the wall hung large galIy coIored Indian rugs, with here ana there large painting of a Redlhah. The electric globes were covered with red crepe paper, which caused a red light to be east. over the festive board The decorations. both of the apartment and table. were appropriately developed in de tail
 Along the center of the table. pep per leaves were streWn; and at each ehd and in the center the red fire brands of the tribe burned. An elaborate menu was served and dur ing the serving the orchestra render ed a musical program
 After the inner-man had been sat lstled with the daintics of the festive board, Brother D. H. McClintock. who acted as toastmaster. called on Brother Benton. great sachem of the reservation of Arizona, who made a few opening remarks. outlining the work of the past year. and giving a forecast of the plans for the com ing one. Brother Berner prophet of Opeta Tribe, No. 15. of Tombstone. made a very witty. yet very inter estng talk. He touched upon the good of the order and praised the Redmen for their loyalty to mem bers. After Brother Berner the grand senior saglmore, of NIaricopa trlbe' made d very enthusiastic speech. touching upon the good work the order was doing. in that it gave the worthy poor chance to join and make something of themselves and their oppOrtunities-to have the co-operation of a body of men that stands for the noble uplifting of mankind at a cost within their reach. He brought out the fact that each wear the order had been doing bet ter work, its rolls being crowded with men who are sensitive to their obligation, and that it's effects were far reaching and would do good for generations to come He asked that the influence of wives, mothers and sWeethcarts of men not now belong ing to the Redmen be used to in ducc them to join, and that after they had become members, that the same influence be used to induce them to attend the meetings that in so doing would make better fathers and husbands of them.
 After the luncheon and speech making, the guests retired to the main hall. where everything was in readiness for dancing
 Tn one corner, in d circle about the council fire, over which hung an earthen kettle. three tepees were stretched, a white one. the tcpee of the great prophet; d red one for the great sachem and a green one for the great senior saGamore In. front of these tepees the war clubs of the scouts" and braves" the bows and arrows of the hunters and the tom" of the medicine man." were in evidence
 From the center chandelier r8diated streamers of crepe paper in red and white colors, to the sides of the room, these streamers forming d canopy, adding d cheerful appearance to the hall
 After several dances the visiting pale faces" bade the great chiefs good night.
 Brother John Porch, from Turkey Track Tribe. Eureka Springs. Ark. who has for the past ten suns been unable to follow the hunt, is up and about the hospital He expects to leave there the foreplrt of this week
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26
WooDMeN oF THE WORLD.

Chas. Klouse, from Camp 93. santa Rosa, Calf. who has been ill in his home at 316 East Van Buren street, is reported to be up again.
 Last Monday evening Frank Pink erton was initiated and three new ap- pHcations were bauoted upon
 Chas. R. Bernetzke. one of Ar- zoua's poets and short story writers. has been appointed correspondent for the Woodmen of the World, and will hereafter furnish this department with the news of that order It is a plan that each lodge should fol- low.
 During the hot summer months the Woodmen or tEe World will hold their business meetings only twice d month. The other two meeting nights of the month will be devoted to entertainments and keeping cool socials"
 The uast season has been pros porous one. new members continually being added to the roll. C. $. Fait the council commander and camp deputy, will arrange many pretty en- tertainments during the summer sea son.
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26

sven.s to possess at natural desire to be useful to him, and from Q spontaneous impulse attaches himself to man.
 We take the bride from the mouth of q horse and turn him free into the pasture. and he testfies his joy in his partially recovered liberty. We exact from the dog tho service that is re- quired of him, and he still follows us. He solicus tO be continued as our com panIon and our friend. Many an eX- pressiVe action tells us how much he is pleased and thankful He shares oar abundance and he is content with the scantiest and the most humble fare He loves Us while living and has been known to pine away on the grave of his master. 'N
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26

Brother D. w. Lawson. of Kana- waha tribe of Martin. Ky. who for the past moon has been unable to follow the hunt, is now able to take it up again.
 Mrs. Sumid, Mrs Benton and Mrs OIander, the wives of visiting Red men, were the guests of Mrs F. c. Struckmeyer. who entertained the ladies with -joy ride" to Tempe, coming back by the Hole-in-th Rock, Ingleside and through the orange belt to the Indian school. then home The visiting ladies spent most en- joyable afternoon. Many compli- ments of the valley were heard
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26
SHRIN

At a meeting of the Shrmers We'd nesday evening d marching club was formed consisting of twenty-five members, which will be increased later to fifty. to attend the annual conclave at San Francisco, during the exposition in 1915
 George Mintz and Vernon Clark have been elected temporary chair man and secretary of the club. A committee on bylaws has been ap- pointed and on next meeting night a captain of the patrol will be elected
 The members of Fl Zaribah temple hope to make this the best drilled team at the exposition, and that they may attain this perfection. drills will be held once a week. until they de part. which will be by special train
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26
D. O. K. K.

Some who are not familiar with this great and noble order have asked the editor what it means And in answer we will say that the order of Knights of Pythias represents the frateInal; the Uniform Rank. the military; the Endowment Rank the protective and the Dramatic order Knights of Khorassan,. the social side of life-the one thing that has been neglected
 As the name indicates. the work is put on in dramatic form. by com
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26
MOOSE

Friday evening the local Order of Moose entertained about two hun dred members and their friends in a style that is characteristic of the Moose.
 After a short business meeting. the members with their friends gathered in the main hall, where very en- tertaining program. which had been carefully arranged by the committee was rendered.
 A song, by MT. Jenle, was the first on the program, which was followed by another song by MT Williamson
 By request B. Leroy Massie, ren- dered the Desert King Rag" which he composed himself This is a very catchy piece of music, and when played by it's composer who knows just how it should be played, always brings on a big applause
 Burton X Clancy, the fat boys at the Empress. brought on d storm of laughter with their songs and com edy. Burton x Clancy are well known for their fun making ability they were certainly at their best.
 A song by Jack Donahue was fol- lowed by seXtette composed of members of the Moose, assisted by singers from the Empress.
 The two "Black Hopes" went ten fast rounds, which was followed up by a six round bout by Short" Nor gan and Kid" Barnett. Both fights were clever and created much eX- citement
 Cigars and refreshments were served.
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26
L O. O. E.


 Phoenix Lodge No. ? will confer the third degree upon two new candi- dates next meeting night
 Il has been announced that the Floral encampment will meet every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, instead of every second and fourth Thursday as has been the custom heretofore. The change has been made for the reason that their Thurs day night has been let to the Ladies of the Naccabees
 w. W. Edwards, the former janitor for the haH has resigned. Mr. Ed wards has been faithful in his duties and the order will miss him greatly
 The order voted thanks to MT Edwards.
 By order of the captain of the can ton, No l will meet hereafter by call
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26
MASONS

Last Tuesday evening a special meeting was held by Arizona lodge No. , F. X A. M The Master Mason degree was conferred upon large class in thtc presence of large body of men many being visiting mem bers.
 The meeting was one of great in- terest as grand master of Arizona. Harry A. Drachman, together with other grand officers paid the local lodge an official visit. Members and officers from Tempe and Mesa City. lodges were present
 Refreshments were served and the meeting proved to he both interst- ing and instructive
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26
ELKS

The Elks are planning on trip to the Elks reunion, which will be held 1t Portland
 4 committee has been appointed to make arrangements for special train. There will be at least two hundred Elks from this local go, and when that many Ellls get together, and out for a good time, you might as we'll side-step and give them room.
 L. c. Knipc, who has been ill with typhoid fever at his home on North Third street, is able to be about again.
 Abe Nicholson, who sprained his ankle while playing ball with the Fats and Leans at East Lake park the other day is doing nicely and ex- poets to be up again soon.
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26
REDM

After the most successful session of it's career, the Grand Council of the Improved order of Redmen, gave it's closing exercises Thursday eve ming at the K. of P. hall in the presence of an audience which filled the hall.
 Following the rendition of music Miss Octavia Lore Miller, gave a recitation, Alaska" which was fol- lowed by another recitation. Our Flag" by F. P. Andreas, Great Senior Sagamore
 The local tribe, Maricopa No, 19, was organized over a year ago, and since that time has been the hostess
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26

Smoking cigarette, a Washington society woman danced the turkey Uot at a recent tprivate ball Even at this distance We feel the shock Washington certainly should curb it's lrisky society women. Why, if this smoking trot thing keeps up one will be afraid to % to congress.
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

Phoenix Lodge No. of the K. of Ps conferred the rank of page upon fifteen candidates last Friday even ing
 Other business was taken up in de- tail The reports of standing com mittees were heard.
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26
MANY COUNTRIES WERE REPRESENTED
 AT THE LAKE MOHONK CONFERENCE

f < O @ TO w n m F ? ing [ m zen Pared C Ahmed Sr C h o d O
Arizona republican., 1912-05-26
MANS MOST FAITHFUL FRIEND. The Dog Shares Our Abundance and Is
 Content With the Scantiest Fare.

The dog is the only animal that is capable of disinterested affection. iIe is the only one that regards the human being as his companion, ana follows him as his friend the only one that
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13
Late Events

J. G. Brown. candidate for railroad
commissioner, has just completed a
trip as far west as Bismarck and
found the crop conditions excellent and
this year looks to him like a boomer
for the farmers.
DR.. H. L. Starting returned this
morning from Schafer, Mckenzie
county, where Mrs. Startling is spend
ing the summer. The doctor says the
rains were heavy in the northwestern
part of the state. The new settlers
are breaking up a great deal Of wild
land with power plows and the fax
acreage will be immense.
Ray Warner, the popular young in
surance man of the firm of Rupert &
Warner, is again able to be at his
desk after two weeks confinement in
st. Johns hospital, where he under
went an operation for appendicitis.
A lard from Fred Bricker tells what
a splendid time he has been having
on the Shrine trip. He says he has
been playing assistant to Clyde Nit
ton of Wahpeton, who was his star
performer of the trip.
Elmer Smith has returned from Cass
Lake. He didn't have much success
fishing but had a great outing. He
will leave in a short time to look aft.
err his Montana interests and may
spend the summer around Billings
Incidentally he is planning some trou
fishing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13
DELEGATES to RarnasviIIa.

The delegates from Moorhead, elect
ed Saturday night at the republican
primaries to go to the county con-
ention held today at Gainesville left
on the train this morning. The line
up was as follows: First ward, Nels
Melvey, w. D. Morrow, Del Moody and
L. Manguson; Second ward, j. c..
Johnson, Ole Christianson, Ole Mart
inson, A. j. Norby, H. H. Hanson and
Geo. F. Fuller; Third ward, Jalmer
Erickson, w. ]. Bodkin, K. Ingersol,A.
R. Charest and F. o. Carlson; Fourth
ward, w. H. Merritt, L. S. Olson, o. c.
Beck, Gust Eklund, L. A. Huntoon, r.
H. McGill, A. L. Wright, S. o. West
berg, Geo. L. Walker. In the Fourth
ward there was a second ticket, the
only contest in the city, but the one
named was elected by 81 to 80. It is
expected that Clay county will declare
for Roosevelt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13

that they are saved. This confession
cannot be simply by their life, but
must be their mouth. That's the
biggest part Of most folks, anyway
eMarching with the arm yard cars
rying a gun and wearing q uniform
don't make you a soldier. You can
buy or borrow or steal the gum. It's
your oath that makes you q soldier
Going to church don't make you q
christian any more thar going to q
stable makes you a horse or going tG
a garage makes you an automobile.
Jesus acts as q mediator between
us and God. I am mediating between
God and this audience. There is some-
thing you lack. You don't know what
brought you here instead of going ia
a theatre. I'll tell you. 1t Is the love
Of Jesus Christ. Believe in the Lord.
Do your part"
Sunday closed with a fervent PRAYER,
1--WE have almost come TO thG
close. Lord, tomorrow night we san
goodbye. The days have gone quick4
ly, 1t seems such q short time since
we arrived and were met by promi-
nent men of the city. We may neyer
be privileged to walk the streets Of
Fargo again. We may never see sons
of those who have been with us id
this campaign again. If we can't seq
them in reality. they will ever remain
with US in memory. I hear the theatre
men are growing and cursing Bill.
| hear the saloonkeepers are standing
with arms akimbo. The young men
have quit going there, and we pray.
Lord the work will continue lDnr
after we have left"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13
Moorhead Department

and to get a taste Of real city life.
Speeding by auto and motorcycle
drivers over the drivewayg in the
state hospital grounds at Fergus Falls
has been strictly prohibited.
The announcement is made that
Miss Ida Benedict of the normal
school faculty, who has been away on
a leave of absence for some time is
to return to her work.
A marriage license was issued Sat-
urday afternoon to Torkel Knudson Of
Hennepin, MINI, and Mabel Larson Of
Clay county, MINI.
The bell boys at The Comstock, yes
terday appeared in stunning dark red
uniforms, the fatigue caps being in
scribed with the name of the hotel.
The boys look natty and neat.
Mr.. and Mrs. George e. Perley left
Saturday afternoon for a tour over
the northeast part Of the county,
spending Sunday in the vicinity of
Ulen.
Editor Richards has returned from
an extended outing which has taken
him to different points on the pacific
coast, occupying about two months
time. His object was a change Of air
and environment and to take a good
rest and he looks as though he had
accomplished his purpose. His chas-
ing of the elusive news items was
blocked to a considerable extent this
morning by the dazzling and busy
scenes about the office of The Com
stock which is now the delightful
rendezvous for the men who know of
things going IN and who do things.
TIL guage of the Red river was 1914
feet today, about the same it has been
the past day or two.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-13
BURGLARIzE DENTIST

The dentistry burglars were operat-
ing in Fargo again last week. Thurs
day night they entered the office of
DR.. J.. E. Frenette on Broadway and
secured about $40 in gold. They took
about SIS In gold Filings and $25 in
plate gold.
The cuIprits, however, overlooked
500 in plate gold which was laying
in a box upon DR.. Frenette's desk.
The intruders used a knife to push
open the latch on the inside Of the
door. This stunt Of operating on the
dentist offices are annual affairs and
has occurred for the past three OF
four years.
Two years ago q gang Of burglars
made d specially Of operating on dem
fists only and on this particular oc-
casion they overlooked DR.. Frenette
Doc is Of the opinion that they made
q special trip this time to "get him
which they did to the extent OF $40.