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Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-09-27
CITY IN BRIEF
(From Mondays Daily.)

is karat solid gold wedding rings
at Huesgen'e.
Miss Gertrude Hines was an over
Sunday visitor at the Klingel farm
home near Webster.
Miss Irene Doughtrty Of Starkwea-
ther was in the city Saturday on her
way to Grand Forks where she will
attend tht state university.
Miss Rosetta Kutten is spending a
few days visiting with friends and
relatives at Crazy.
Miss Nlajorie Mills who is attend
ing schoo! in this city scent Sunday
at her home at Toxic.
Miss Helen Purdy who arrivtd in
the city last Saturday evening from
Minot will spend we,k here visit
ing with her father, John Purdy re-
Italian violin strings at Huesgen s.
siding at the Lock book.
Louis Beaudion Of Fairviw was in
tn city Yesterday on his way to Wis
consin whre he will visit for several
weeks.
Miss Clara Plac Of Morris township.
is among the students who registered
at High School today.
Don Prosser left today for Grand
Forks where he will attnd the Univr-
sity.
H. E. Mahr of Cando was visitor
in the city over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniels of Minnea-
polls are in the city for few days.
Mr.. waniels is representative of the
Ohio Suspender Co., and is hr calling
ION his trad at the ew York Cash store.
Misses Dorothr Hinge and Anna
OBrin were over Sunday visitors at
their homes ntar Webstr.
Miss Frazer of Grand Forks las in
the oity forashort visit BETWEEN trains
on Saturday, the gust of Miss NJ.
Dseley, while enrout to Warwick
where she will look afer her farm in
terests for few days.
Miss Aida Drew who is attending
High School in this city spent Sun
day at her home atCrary.
Mrs. Frank Kaeding and her daugh-
ter Miss Clara were ovr Sunday visi-
tors in this city from Ptnn.
Miss Nellie Thompson Of Webster
was visitor in the city Saturday
between trains.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-30

After RltChle landed vicious
cIinch to save himself-they wrei
first and helped the champion to
That AID Wolgast is not the
great fighting machine that he
was before he underwent that OPP
Grafton for appendicitis is the
general belief ofthose who saw
him barely get by with a draw in
his four-round bout recently with
Willie Richie.
The operation has Slapped his
stamina, and, instead of being alb
solutly impervious to the heaviest.
of punches, Richie staggered him
a number of times and had him
groggy. Richie is not a heavy
hitter. !.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-30

1t was a new sensation, that of
seeing the little champion almost
crumple up from a crack on the
chin, rendered practically help
less, seeking refuse with his
crouch and backing up against
the ropes.
Not only once, but a number of
times, Wolgast showed plainly
that he has lost some of his ability
to take punishment. A sharp
right on the point nearly sent him
down, his knees, sagging and
barely holding him up.
The surgeons knife left no per-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-03-08

'.You bear no malice because ] got
you into difficulty then. Jack?"
Not Bit said Stanfield cordially.
I'll be glad to return the compli-
ment"
Then for the love of Heaven, help
me, Jack" said Jocelyn, and he told
him all. while Jack listened with abb
sorbing interest.
you see, Jack, I've got myself in
bad" he said. Nov / want you to
see the privately, you under
standard convince her that ! really
am Lord Jocelyn and that the mother
misunderstood me- I was fool to
do what I did-a silly ass who needs
kicking. know the girl would have
stood by me anyhow, and now I've
gone and bungled everything through
my beastly suspicious nature. Jack,
you fix things for me and you shall
be my best man and get diamond
pin"
"You bet I WILL replied Jack heart
lily. Now, Dick, you're ratified. Go
and take a nice stroll along the beach
till luncheon time, and when you come
back I'll have things fixed for you"
81 WILL said Jocelyn gratefully,
starting off with a swinging stride;
and, as he watched him depart, Jack
Stanfeld murmured:
Its worth it, it's worth it. It's
worth even a diamond PIN" Where
upon he went off to have quiet talk
with his bride.
The luncheon gong, audible for half
a mile, drew Jocelyn homeward With
appetite sharpened by his walk he
hurried toward the hotel, in whose din
ing room the guests were already as
sembling. Outside, on the piazza, en-
gagged in earnest conversation, he per-
ceived Mrs Van Loo and Stanfield.
Gratitude arose in his breast toward
his friend. So, even in that short
space of time he had contrived to
strike up an acquaintance with that
lady AS he approached them, not
without shyness, he saw Muriers
slight figure emerge from the dining
room, and hurried up to intercept her.
She saw him coming and shrank
back, dismayed, not knowing what to
say But he was at her side, pouring
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-03-08

culation. And then he knew that fate
had settled his prospects, unless his
scheme should thwart them.
When Muriel, suffused with blush
es, and stammering her thanks, placed
her hand in his, he almost wavered
in his purpose. But deep below the
surface susceptibility OF Lord Joce-
lyn's heart then ran vein of shrewd-
ness. inherited from his father. the
fourth viscount And so, when the
meal was concluded, he requested a
private interview with Mrs. Van Loo.
MIR. Jocelyn,' she said-forgetful
of her lapse of the preceding even
ing-'I can never thank you enough
for saving my darling girl to me. She
is all that have had to live for since
my husband died. she continued,
weeping softly. And the thought that
must some day lose her, perhaps to
some one who would be unworthy of
her, has been the dread of my exis-
tence. But now she went on, smil-
ing upon her auditor
"But-but-' stammered Lord Joce-
lyn.
Remember the old proverb, Mr..
Jocelyn," said Mrs. Van Loo, tapping
his wrist archly. Faint heart never
won fair lady
80, l am not worthy of her. Lord
Jocelyn groaned.
IAN honest man is worthy Of any
girl, Mr.. Jocelyn.
Lord Jocelyn stared at her in affect
ed incredulity.
"You almost encourage me to tell
you my secret" he murmured. Mrs.
Van Loo. / am not altogether what /
have represented myself to be-"
'"You amaze me, Mr.. Jocelyn," said
that lady, concealing desire to shout
aloud in triumph. 1t was coming at
last, then, this avowal of his nobility.
Il am not gentleman muttered
Lord Jocelyn, burying his face in his
hands.
You are one of natures gentle
men," Mrs Van Loo rejoined.
mot even that"
What are you, them" asked his
auditor, tenderly.
Il am a butler" Jocelyn groaned,
and sat bolt upright, facing her.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-03-08
Electricity for Thawina pipes.

Shutting off water supply to a
house is about as inconvenient and un-
pleasant to its occupants as anything
this side of bad fire, and so the min
ute service pipe freezes there is an
emergency job for the water depart
ment or the local plumber. There is
no way of thawing these frozen pipes
so satisfactorily as an electric outfit,
such as several manufacturers of cleo
trio apparatus make for this purpose,
and every public department and pri-
vate company in a place where frozen
pipes cause trouble should have one
ready for instant service In some
cities the electric lighting company is
sufficiently progressive to own such
outfits and to do the pipe thawing
that is necessary. The work is really
part of the service which a water de-
partment should render, however, and
wherever past experience has shown
that such freezing is likely to recur
annually the electric thawing outfits
should be regarded in the same light
as the outfit for keeping hydrants free.
as something indispensable in a well
managed department = Engineering
Record.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-03-08
Lord IoceIyn Waded
to the Be oCh.

| out his passionate denial of the story.
| AS he went on he saw conviction grad
ually creep over the girls face.
1T was all a jest" he cried, "a mis-
cradle, wretched, foolish jest, Muriel
Say you believe me. l am Lord Rich
ard Jocelyn himself, and T."
What might have followed he did
not know. for at that moment drawl-
ing voice called him from across the
piazza.
Come here, Jocelyn," it said, in
tones of unn1istakable contempt.
Stanfield and Mrs. Van Loo were
approaching him. Jocelyn FASTENED
toward them, puzzled at the tones OF
Stanfield's voice
of thunder are you doing down here?"
said Stanfield. Have you got job
with the RANDOLPH"
what do you mean, Jack?" cried
Jocelyn in establishment.
20, cut that out, Dick" said STAN
field. you can't throw that bluff here,
my man."
is tHlS the 1SllOW you were SPEAK
ing about, Mr. Stanfield? ?" asked Mrs.
Van Loo acidulously, putting up her
tortoise shell glasses. "Muriel, come
here to me"
Sure. that's him." said Stanfield,
grinnjng. Called himself Jocelyn.
did he? The last parts right enough,
for his names Lynn-Dick Lynn-and
better butler never met in England
until he got the craze to be a gen.
tleman.'
Jack, you shall suffer for this"
cried Lord Jocelyn. rs this jest.
or what?"
yes, the shock of exposure must be
terrific, poor fellow" said Stanfield
compassionafely. 20. Dick Lynn,
warned you not to try your games on
anybody in my neighborhood. Lord
Jocelyn had to get rid Of him, Mrs.
Van Loo on account of this mania OF
his. He started to impersonate his
son, Richard-a poor enough specimen
OF q man. madam but still noble
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-03-08
Wood-PiIe Philosopher.

Erastus Johnson, the only colored
man in Wobrook-in-the-Hi has
thought out many of the secrets of
easing the toll that he knows best,
and is ever ready to impart them to
others.
When they comes to me fer adj.
vice." he said recently to one of the
summer campers, Il alwus tell 'em it
depends on what their perfession is.
If they've arrived at the dignity o.
sawin' wood, / alwus tell 'em to saw
the biggest fust.
IF they asks why, an they mostly
does, say, Sos you'll only have the
little sticks to saw wheniyou gets tuck
cred out
AN I'll tell We, now concluded
Erastus, graciously. quite as if the
camper had asked for pointers" on a
backyard job, ''it's jes' the same with
pilin'; put the big sticks to the bot
tom. It's mighty bilious exercise
a-liftin' of 'em to the top Youth S
Companion.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-03-08

struggle that was going on in Lord
Jocelyn's mind They advanced to
the very end of the pier and sat down
upon a seat, looking into the seething
waves below them. Meanwhile Mrs.
Van Loo, ambling in the rear, smiled
knowingly to herself as she perceived
the propinquity of the pair.
Muriel was an excellent swimmer
and had gagged the situation to a
nicely. She know that there were no
rocks beneath her; that there was no
current, in spite of the apparent rough
ness of the water. And, immersed in
that warm tide, it would be easy
enough to cling to the pier framework
until she was rescued. So, even as
Lord Jocelyn had begun to stammer
the first inane words of his proposal,
she arose, slipped and fell backward
and downward with shrill scream
into the sea.
Her scream was re-echoed by her
mother, who, wholly ignorant of Mu-
riel's scheme, came running up, yell
ing at the top of her voice and waving
her arms frantically. For the fraction
of an instant Jocelyn hesitated; then,
fiinging off his coat, he leaped into
the water. He felt it close over his
head and went down until his feet
touched, for bare moment, the sandy
bottom; then he was upon the surface
again and making his way, with sure,
swift strokes, toward where a slight
figure chung to the frame of the pier.
AS he progressed he shouted encour-
agement to her. A few strokes more
and he had reached her; he clasped
the girl in his arms, and felt her own
close round his neck. Then Muriel
tainted and he felt her loosened hair
descend in a cloud over him, and,
raising it, he kissed her on the lips.
Next moment he was striking out
toward the shore, bearing her in his
arms, where she lay with a complete
confidence. Soon, feeling the bottom
under him, Lord Jocelyn waded to the
beach, carrying his precious burden.
He placed her on the sand and, bend
ing over her in intense anxiety, was
rejoiced to see her eyes unclose.
In the meantime Mrs. Van Loo's
shrieks had aroused the summer
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-03-08

boarderS, who came running along the
shore and arrived in time to find the
girl disengaging herself from Lord
Jocelyn's too-ready arms. Mrs. Van
Loo flung her own stout arms around
Jocelyn's neck.
you've saved heri You've saved
my girl" she gasped. 20 Lord Joce-
Ign, how can ever thank you
enough?"
And, even in his confusion, Joce-
Ign perceived that his secret was dis
covered.
He did not see Muriel again that
night, but went to bed, conflicting emo
lions struggling within him. Some
thing in Muriers actions perplexed
him. Had she fallen on purpose? He
recOllected some words of hers that
in this new light savored of a mystic
rious meaning. She had alluded to
the possibility of being saved from
been almost deliberate step back
ward. And she had been,so composed in
the water-had, indeed, chung to the
pier framework before he reached her.
Miserable doubts tormented him, and
these we're in no wise lessened by the
fact that Mrs. Van Loo had evidently
known for long of his disguise.
But in the morning a whimsical
thought came to distract him. 1t
drove away his cares so that by the
time that he had descended to the
breakfast room he was smiling.
He had slept late and all the board
ers had gone out, with the exception
of the mother and Muriel. He found
their seats placed, with his own, at
new table. and them about to begin
breakfast. AS he entered Mrs. Van
Loo solemnly arose, and, ambling to-
ward him. imprinted mother-in-law's
kiss upon his brow.
There was no mistaking the nature
of that kiss. Lord Jocelyn had been
engaged before several times, in
fact; and in each case the mother OF
his bride-to-be had imprinted on his
forehead that identical species Of os-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-03-08
Too Much Following.

After the marriage service in the
little country church, the pastor was
giving the newly married couple some
excellent advice for their future guild
ance in matrimonial life. PAY at
tention to me-" he said. You must
never get cross with one another. Al
ways try to do everything in such a
way that there Is no unpleasantness
for either OF You. 1t is the husband's
duty to protect his wife, and a wife
must always obey her husband. and
follow him in the walk OF this life
But. please sir, broke in the
young woman once more in despera-
ton. cant you alter that last part
about the walks of life? MY Joe is a
country postman!"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-03-08

A wan smile played round Mrs.
Loo's mouth. Teri didn't quite
catch that. Mr. Jocelyn," she said.
.I'll tell you all, Mrs. Van Loo" re-
piled Jocelyn. Il was brought up as
a boy in the household of Lord Joce-
lyn's brother, in England. When he
died without issue | was made first
footman to the present lord. was
promoted to be butler. I served him
faithfully for four years
The stony stare upon the lady's
face would not have disgraced Me-
dusa.
Last winter / left him. / had saved
a hundred pounds. l wanted to be a
gentleman. From observation of Lord
Jocelyn's guests | knew that / could
play the part. / am gentleman,
even though butler, Mrs Van Loo.
And shall that stand in the way of
Muriers-"
A stifec sob from Mrs. Van Loo
stopped his words.
20. -abominable-a but
Ter she cried, and, rising, fed from
the room. wringing her hands in dis
may.
A cold chill crept down Lord Joce-
lyn's SPINE He looked round helpless
ly. Why had he not told the girl
first? After all, what did the mother
matter in such case? That proved
nothing. He stepped toward the
French window in agitation, opened it,
and emerged into the arms of his old
friend Jack Stanfeld. who, with his
bride, had come to spend their long
drawn-out honeymoon at Craig's Peak
that morning.
Jack, I'm in terrible Distress" he
groaned, when the first greetings
were over. odd man. l helped you
once-when Mrs. Stanfield was trying
to elope with you. You haven't for
gotten it,"
Stanfield felt his heart leap. mo,
old man, haven't" he said, grinning.
Strange chapter Of accidents. wasn't
It'll"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-03-08

man, and gentleman after his fash
ion. So they had tc part company,
and / understand that Lynn had come
to our country, although / didn't be-
lieve that he'd have the audacity to
fly as high as this"
"Merciful haven't" sobbed Mrs. Van
Loo, "he wanted to marry Muriel"
Lord Jocelyn, pale but very self-com-
posed, advanced into the midst of
them.
do you believe this, Muriel?" he
asked.
But the girl trembled and shrank
away from him Don't touch me,
don't speak to mel" she cried.
Suppose that it is true" Jocelyn
went on. What then?"
Young man." said Mrs. Van Loo
haughtily, Il advise you to pack your
things and leave Craig's Peak by the
next train. That's all have to. say
to you. Muriel, come with mel" And
she went into the dining room. fol-
lowed by her daughter
Jocelyn turned to Stanfield.
''Stanfield,' he said, his voice shak-
ing with anger, i ought to give you
the thrashing of your life for this,
but in consideration of the service
that you have done me / shall merely
ignore you henceforward. You have
shown up Miss Van Loo to me in a
new light and saved me from an ire
parable blunder." And he turned
away.
But Stanfield followed him and
stopped him at the end of the piazza.
'Dickey," he said, listen to your
best friend. / own / did mean to have
some fun with you. But when | saw
Mrs. Van Loo my joke became ear
nest, sober reality. For had met her
two winters ago at Palm Beach, and
the daughter too, Dickey."
"Well?" asked Lord Jocelyn coldly.
There was a dukes son @here,
Dickey, who seemed attached to Mu-
riel. And she played the same trick
on him, Dickey. She fell into the
surf out of a catboat.
Now you toddle along to the de-
pot, Dickey,' he added, taking his
friend by the arm, land I'll be there
with your things before the train
starts.
A month afterward, while playing
solitaire in his apartment on Madi-
son Avenue, New York, Lord Jocelyn
received a scented envelope bearing
the Boston postmark. 1t contained
long letter, wild babble from Mrs.
Van Loo, imploring his forgiveness.
THAT wretched friend of yours con-
fessed that he had played a practical
joke on YOU" he read. Come and
see us. Muriel and I have not forgot
ten our hero,'' it ended.
Lord Jocelyn paused and sighed, for
his memories of Muriel were still ten
der ones. Then he tore the letter in
to pieces and threw them into the
waste paper basket He called his
valet
Talbot" he said, remind me to-
morrow to send Mr. Stanfield a dia-
mond scarf PIN"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-06
Mondays Sales.

Despite the bad weather on Monday,
fair crowd attended the public sales
here Monday. The following tracts
were sold by the clerk of court;
In the case of Scott Hendrix against
w. w. Lucas, 100 acres. solo for fore
closure, was bought by Scott Hendrix
for $4,000.
In the case of Jas. J. Wingard, ad-
ministrator, against Viola q. Hayes,
fore closure, 29 acres was sold to Ben
jamin Harman for $500.
In the case Of Joseph Norwood
against L. J. Frink, tue sale was with
drawn.
The sale was Withdrawn also in the
case of the Bank of Swansea against
J. w. Grim.
Ia the case of B. R. Cooner, trustee,
in Bankruptcy against J. G. Reynolds,
bankrupt, the property was bid in by
attorney Barron, of Columbia, the
hotel for $500. and the Reynolds
home place for $1,50O.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-06
Lexi gt0n OrgariZin~
Under Rock Hill Plan.

| Upon the recommendation of Mayor
Sam P Roof, of Lexington, the fol-
following committee has been named
to direct the putting into execution
the Rock Hill Plan," for the reduc-
tion Of cotton acreage in Lexington
c"unty:Dr. D NJ, Crosson, of Lees7ille,
chairman; DR.. E. @. Ridgell, Bates.
burg; Hon. D. Frank Efrd, Lexington;
J. S. Wes niger, Chapin ;Walter Hook,
New Brookland; and R. L. Lybrand,
f Swansea.
The co itions are indeed peculiar
in this county now, due to the severe
winter which has caused 10 g and
continued del y n the farm. From
every quarter of the c"unty comes the
reports that the farmers are soing to
cur5ail, nd in addition will cut own
their fertilizer bills. So far as is
known but little fertilizers hav be
sold, and it is said that th merchants
are ow to place their contracts. It is
said, also, that the merchant are not
goi G to take heavy risks this year
on, the fertiliz busine 8, and only
+ ose farmers who are. ab to give
the best security will be abe to get
supply. One gentleman who has been
selling fertilizers for ye-rs in this
county said yesterday that ne did not
intend to sell a sack this year except
on real estate mortgage. experience
having taught him that unless farm
er made . large crop the fertilizer bill
usually goes unpaid; that fertilizer
debt is the hardest kind of an obliga-
ton to collect and that he did not
propose running any risk this year
since the prospect for . crop at this
stage is gloomy: = :.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-06
Interesting Statistics.

Washington, D. c., March 1.-The
growing Importance of the Southeast
ern section of the United States as o
pork.producing region is shown by an
analysis Of the live stock statistics OF
the United States made by the South
ern Railway Company. The estimates
Of the Agricultural Department show \
total of 65,41o, 900 on farms and range g.
in the United States on January 1,
1912. decrease Of s1O, 600 as compared
with January 1,-19;1. On January, /,
1912, the number Of hogs in the nine
Southeastern States traversed by the.
lines of the Southern Railway Com
pany, with the increases in each State.
We're as follows: Virginia, $500
an increase of $4,000; North Carolina,
1,405, 900, an increase Of $4,000; South
Carolina, $1,000. an increase of $4,000;
Georgia, 2,09S,00o, an increase of
225,0O0; Florida, $4,000. an increase
of $1,000; Alabama, 1855, 900 an in-
crease Of 114,0O0; Mississippi, 1871
600, an increase of 1856, ,OO); Kentucky,
1,724,Ooo, an increase Of $4,000; and
Tennessee, l,574,000, m increase of
$4,000. The total number of hogs in
the nine States on January lst, this
year, was 12,5i2, 900, an increase over
January Is, last year, of sS7, ,0oO.
Large as these figures are they do
not measure the full progress of the
Southeast Us hog-raising section, for,
with the more extended raising Of
pure-bred hogs, tnere is corza-
spending advance in the average
quality and weight of Southeastern
hogs.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-03-06
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON,

BY &. 8. Drafts, Esq, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, Laura E. Sharp made
suit to me, to grant her Letters of ad-
ministration of the Estate OF and ef-
fects of Vandy E. Sharp:
and admonish all and singular the
kindred and Creditors of the said Van
dy E. Sharp, deceased, that they be
and appear, before me, in the Court Of
Probate, to b. held at Lexington, G.
a., s. g., on 20lh day Of March, 1912,
nexl, after publication hereof at II
O'Clock in the forenoon, to show cause,
if any they have, why the said Ad-
minissration should not be granted.
GIVEN under my Hand, this 4th
day of March, Ammo Domini 1912:
GEO 8. DRAFTS,
Probate Judge Lexington Co., S. Q.
Published on the 9Th day of March,
1919, in the Lexington Dispatch.
2Weeks-19.