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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-09-04

"You're the one person who does
know" declared kayton grimly.
II don't know anything about it!'
"You do. and you can a v yourself
by telling".
Mrs. Martin gripped the table and
leaned toward him. her eyes staring
into his with the wild glare Of 4
maniac.
II don't care for myself" she cried.
world. What are you going to do
with DR.. Kreisler? What are you go
ing to do with DR.. Kreisler?'
Her voice rose p~assionately. but Kay
ton shook his head.
81 can't do anything for DR.. Krely-
ler," he replied brusquely.
You must! You SHALL" screamed
the woman as the door was flung
open and Kreisler himself sprang into
the room.
whats this? What's the matter?'
he demanded. looking quickly from
one to the other. His wife stabbed at
the detective with a rigid forefinger
and gulped hard before she could utter
a word and her voice was a hoarsa
rattle.
This man is E.ayton. He has trap
ped u.s."
The next instant the door was shut
and locked. and Kreisler advanced into
the o saying softly:
Quietly. my dear. quietly. He also
is in the trap. Now" his mouth set
grimly. what is it?'
Kayton felt a quick thrill of admira-
tion-the respect for courage that a
brave Il always feels wherever he
meets it.
"Dr. Kreisler," he replied almost
courteously. your wife is implicated
with you and others in this counter.
feIting. | have offered her n chance
to save herself II she will tell who
committed the Argy....' murder. She
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-09-04
The CHILDREN
The Little Gardener.

what do you grow in your garden.
Dear little boy in brown?
sweetest flowers should grow out here,
Far away from the town.
Now, 1 live close to the city,
Where SCOT falls down like snow.
NO matter how much l dig and plant,
The beautiful flowers won't grow.
"Oh yes, come and see my garden!"
The brown boy said, with glee.
I'll show you all my favorites
If you will come with me.
II nave a lovely rose tree
That blooms the um,ne through
And pretty little daisies,
Both red and ,speckled too.
i've ~nlignonette and pansies
And ~hollyhocks so tall.
h ferns grow in the shady part
And stonecrop on the wall.
"11l pick 4 bunch OF lavender
Tor you to take to town,
Then sometimes you will think OF me-
The little boy in brown"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-09-04
norwegian Goat Girls

In Norway one Of the tasks Of many
farmers little girls is to take care Of
her fathers goats.
A Norwegian goat girl is able to take
care Of a large flock Of goats. She
watches them while they Craze, milks
them and salts them. The last task is
interesting. She takes a little bag Of salt
and the goats crowd about her. leaping
over each others backs for the priv
lege Of licking her hand after each dip
in the salt bag. She loves her goats
and makes pets of the young kids.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-09-04
Oriqin of "Cocoanut,"

A curious result of Il proofrcaf""'s
error was described to the r:rmbr )
Of the Royal Horticultural society in
London by Sir Edward I'm Thurn, for
merly governor of Fiji and a writer
on natural history.
He said it had been noticed that in
the course of it's growth the nut nov
known as the ''cocoanut" was similar
to the face Of a monkey, and so the
Spanish and Portuguese word "coco,"
meaning a grin or grimace, was at
tached to it.
When DR.. Johnson was writing his
dictionary he had an article Oh the
~"coconut," but a careless proofread-
er passed a printers mistake in the
spelling of the word, which appeared
as "cocoanut." This spelling has been
adhered to ever since.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-09-04

was ne:u unuer MS orders to De taken
to his Office when wanted in the morn.
ing.
Kayton appeared as fresh and clean
shaved and immaculate as was his
wont. He heard the final reports Of
the nights work from his various aids.
dispatched them out for breakfast, or
dered the stenographer to hustle with
the photograph notes and SEN for Man
ming, The young man entered. eating
his morning apple.
"Hurley's all right. governor was
his greeting. Hes down in his Of
fee"
"Nervous?" queried his chief, with 2
faint smile.
"Oh. gee" m ed Manning. He
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-09-04
CHAPTER Kill.
"This house is watched!"

"HE entrance of the two weaker
members of the confederacy
was somewhat tumultuous,
Gage burst into the room chat
tering incOherently like a monkey. He
was followed by a thick set, coarse
young a very much the worse for
Greenwich village whisky.
Mrs. Martin and Kreisler eyed them
coldly. unmoved until Gage managed
to Sputter out:
'This house is watched!"
"%Friedrich!!' gasped Mrs. Martin. At
the word her constant fears became
fulfilled prophesies of evil. But Kreis-
ler's pale gray face remained calm.
NONSENSE" he said doubtingly.
Gage. without waiting for comments,
began feverishly opening secret caches
and packing his belongings in a suit
the table and brought down his fist
with a crash that spattered acid about.
Don't you?" he demanded. drunken
ly. We'll do you believe I'm drunk?"
The Germans disguised growl was
sufficient answer.
WELL" went on Skidd, they didn't
get me SO drunk ] couldn't keep my
eyes OF them"
He dropped into a chair. grumbling
defantly. Mrs. Martin approached
him TREMENDOUSLY.
What is it? What has ~happened?"
Some ones on to US" snapped Gage
without turning his head. Skidd wav-
ed his hand for silence and told his
story with the exaggerated impressive
ness Of the Importantly drunk. But it
was mono the less alarming.
ga wise young guy tried to warn
up to me in a saloon he said, while
kreisler and the Woman listened close
ly. land l couldn't get him drunk.
And. believe me. there's something do
ing when l can't get a nan drunk.
And there's Il new newsboy over on
the corner. That's dern funny. now,
amt it," Without the slightest hurry
or expression Of alarm Kreisler began
packing his things away in their hid
ing places. And Skidd. proud Of the
impression be had made, continued:
"And what | want to know is, Are
they after us or are they after that
new skirt you've got in here? Who is
she?" he demanded. glaring at Mrs.
Martin. whats she wanted for"
shes all right. Skidd," Mrs. Martin
assured him. watching Kreisler at his
swift and silent work. She's not
wanted for anything. I know all about
her"
''Well. what's she $3.50 mysteri-
Gus about herself. for?".. demanded
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-09-04
what do you mean?" she asked fall

Wna[ DO YOU me1n! she asked fal.
teringly.
ut has evidently leaked out that she
is here" replied Kayton. They may
be reporters; they may be police de.
tectives. Bruce has the whole force
searching for her. I can't take her out
without betraying my hand. and she
can't go alone. Isn't there q back way
that you could escape with her to q
hotel?"
Its impossible"
Mrs. Martin. the men who are watch
ing this house are operatives of the
government secret service" said Kay
ton swiftly. and the woman choked
back a cry. Some one living here has
been uttering counterfeit money.
cannot have Miss Mazuret involved in
a scandal Of that sort. | didn't tell
you at once because | didn't want to
alarm you unnecessarily"
"My Cod" moaned the woman her
hands pressed to her face. Kayton
watched her for il moment in a dead
silence. Then she made a quick rush
for the door, but he barred the way.
"Wait a moment" he said grimly. 81
can't permit you to speak to any one in
this house or do anything to defeat the
law in this matter"
She stared. at him, and her lips bare
ly moved as she asked. who is it?'
Il am not allowed to tell YOU
Hor. avoc nIoStiOcnI oroi- I,+ l..
shook his head.
81 advise you t go With Miss Mazu-
ret. Will you"
mo" she gasped defantly. His jaw
clicked, and he stared at her Il moment
from under narrowed lids.
Every we'll, then" said he quietly.
"Sit down a minute" Mechanically
she obeyed, and he stood opposite, talk
ing to her across the table, his back to
the closed door.
Mrs. Martin. my men are
watching the house. The personal
which you answered was a plant
She half started up with an exclama-
ton and then sank back as if crushed.
II discovered that your husband, DR..
Kreisler. and yourself ara engaged
with others in a gigantic counterfeit
ing scheme. Now. Mrs. Martin, I can
not make you any promise of immuni.
ty from prosecution. but you know
that if you do what is right by assist
ing the law that fact will be takel
into Consideration by the pro%secutin.
officers. l may be able to assist yol
there, but in return you must do some
thing for me-"
He paused and waited.
WHAT" asked the woman. almos
inaudibly.
He leaned toward her and in a low
steady voice:
II want to know who killed Jane
Argyle!"
The woman sprang to her feet will
a half smothered shrek and faced hin
with wildly staring eyes.
why do you ask me that?" sh'
cried. II don't know! l don't know!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-09-04
EIYina Fishes.

Some fishes have Il side fin SO large
that by means of it they can take short
flights in the mir. They swim in num-
Der from Il dozen to n hundred or more.
They often leave the water ut once.
darting In the same direction In the air.
and drop into the water 200 yards OF
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-09-04
An Undressed Cow.

Polite. who is about two and one
half years of age. was on her way
home from her grandma's with a
friend of the family. She had just
been dressed. AS they passed a neigh
boris cow tied to n fence Polite looked
up at her friend and said: ooh, look!
That COW isn't dressed yet. She hasn't
any horns on"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-09-04
CHAPTER XIV.
After the Raid.

PNHERE were columns about it
in the morning papers. but no
astute reporter saw any con
nection between the "unearth-
tng of the most gigantic counterfeiting
plot in history" and the Argyle muir
Ter. None knew that Miss MaZuret
had been IN the house. Gage. Skidd
and Mrs. Martin were i~ncomunlcado.
the latter too numb and dazed to talk
even IL she could have been approach.
I'd. AS n specia! favor TO Kayton she
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-09-04

got Up all right ami had x big break
fast ordered and then saw the paper
and be didn't eat Il bite. He piked
back to his room and packed his little
bag. Then he read the papers again
and unpacked it. We went down on
the L with him. and he passed his
street, and we thought he was going
to beat it, but l guess he was so wor-
ried he forgot his station. He's wait
ing in his office now with his ear to
the ground"
rumble for him, joe" he said. picking
up the telephone receiver. Get me
Hurley. We've got to find out who
this Hurley is, Joe. and get his rec
ord
He ran over some typewriter pages
that Leischnann dropped noiselessly at
his elbow and grinned.
"Hurley's got us sized up in fine
shape" be remarked, glancing down
sideways. According to him, I'm a
pinhead."
"He has a great sense of humor, gov
ernor." Manning assured him solemn
ly. HE laughed so hard last night
that he nearly split the dictograph."
Kavtat laughed and then suddenly
frowned for silence.
Hello, Mr.. Hurley" he said cheerful
ly into the phone. Il think I've OBJ
tanned a clew on your Argyle case.
Drop in and see me this morning. can
you? Yes, I'd like to consult you. It's
too confidential for the telephone. All
right. Thanks"
He hung up the receiver, laughing
silently.
"Joe, go to the hotel and get Miss
Mazuret." be said quickly. Don't go
to the desk. Go to the telephone girl
she's all right-and send my lame up.
Get her out without attracting any at
tention. and bring her right down
here"
All right, governor" said Manning,
and he hurriedly slouched out. Kay
ton SEN for Leischmann and gave him
ONE particular instructions in connec-
ton with the last page Of the dicto-
graph report and the specimen of Mrs.
Martins signature as Nellie Marsh"
that he had in his desk.
Look here" he said. II want you to
type in above the name-there. you
see?-as if it were the final page Of
her confession-the usual thing before
a notary public, and have two Of the
boys sign right down here and put on
a couple Of waters. Make it Page 8,
n. NJ. statement"
Yes. sir" said L%eischmann and add
ed as he withdrew. "Mr. Colt has
come"
OH" Kayton chuckled. See if he
has Mrs. Martin with him. IT he has
send her in. and tell him III see him
later"
Unconsciously Kayton drew himself
together. and his muscles stiffened as
the door of the outer Office opened. and
Mrs. Martin walked into the sanctum.
She had dressed herself with a care
that only a~ccentuated the ghastliness
of her appearance-the tishy whiteness
Of her face and the madness of anguish
in her dark eyes. Slowly and DELHI
erately as an automaton. she advanced
to the desk. her eyes fixed with deadly
intensity on Kayton's impressive face.
God" she exclaimed at last in a
low. passionate voice. in which utter
hate and utter despair were strangely
blended. God. | wish I'd let him kill
you"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-09-04
fro BE
Usual STANDING Place

"Is Congressman Blank for tariff re-
form?"
Search me-. He is on all sides of all
questions. a civil engineer couldn't
locate him on the tariff question"
Then you never can tell where he
stands"
ION his head Mostly
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-09-04

Copyright. 1912. by journal : Amencan = E.xam1ne1.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-09-04

N HE entrance of the two weaker
members of the confederacy
was somewhat tumultuous,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-02

\ SUGGESTS PROSPECTING
\ FOR BLACK HILLS GOLD

From Deadwood, s. d., Pioneer-Times
Prospecting for ore In the Black Hills Is
almost a thing OF the past. 1t has ceased
to be one OF the features of the district,
The old generation of prospectors has
passed away and there is mono to a
their place. The prospectors' cabin is rap
idly disappearing also, and Its place is
the rustic summer cabin of the capitalist
who seeks the isolated gulch or canyon
for rest and enjoyment. This Is unfortu-
nate for 1t annot be claimed that no I'M
discovered veins of ore exist, or that the
country has been entirely exploited.
Various reasons are assigned for the
disappearance OF the prospector, but the
one most generally offered is that the
mineral lands of the Black Hills have
practically all ceased to be public domain,
and the title has passed by patent to pri-
vate owners. 1t must be admitted that
there Is some truth In this statement, but
1t does not offer a satisfactory reason
why there Is no prospecting for ore. Sure
~ the owners are anxious to have the
ore discovered so as to give value to their
property, but 1t Is a fact that there is toe
much land held in this unimproved con-
dition. when a little money spent on 1t
for prospecting might give 1t q market
value. The owners Of such land would
undoubtedly be glad to enter into q con-
tract with any prospector who might UNI
dertaks to find ore on their property for
a division Of the profits.
Another reason frequently assigned for
the lack of prospecting Is the cost. This
is a valid and substantial reason. Real
prospecting requires the sinking of shafts
and the driving Of tunnels to hunt fol
the ore. This requires more money thar
the average property owner can afford
alone. It has to be don by incorporation
when a number OF people can combine
their none and concentrate 1t at a single
point. Small corporations for develop
ment, financed by local men when tn.
cost of selling stock can be eliminated
and all the money put In the ground Ii
what is needed more than anything else
or a large ompany formed with sufficient
capital to carry on the general business
Of development. Something of this sort
must be devised to take the place of the
old prospector.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-02
BACK-TO-THE-FARM CALL
HEARD BY TOWN BOYS

While an increased number OF farm
boys are studying scientific farming
at our state colleges, the enrolment
of students in agriculture in these in
stituttons is due largely to the interest
of young men who have been reared
In OWL and cities. For example, a
survey was made at the Pennsylvania
State college in May, 1913. Answers
We're received from 1873 students. pur-
suing four and two years courses in
agriculture. OF this INK only
80 per cent We're reared on farms.
Six per cent of the students came
from villages Of less h a 1000 popula-
ton.
Twelve per cent came from towns
of 1,500 to 5000 population.
Fourteen per cent came from towns
Of 5000 to $4,000 population.
Thirteen per cent ain from cities
of more than 100, 900 population.
Thirteen per cent came from cities
Of more than 100. 900 population.
These figures indicate that the young
men of our towns and cities are tre-
mendously interested in agriculture,
and that there is a "back-to-the-farm
movement in Pennsylvania
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-02
Birthplace of individuality.
G. S. Dickerman In the Atlantic.


Many great human qualities come to
their best in a life Of comparative isola-
ton. A big tree, an oak or elm, stand
ing out in an open field has a toughness
of fiber, a spread of boughs and round
ness of shape hat is never seen in a
tree that stands in the woods. Sc peo-
pie get individuality by being much.
alone. They become self reliant by
relying on themselves. They gain clear
opinions by thinking things over, and
thinking them out to their necessary
conclusions. They acquire inflexibility
Of purpose by facing obstacles and con
quering them. The pioneers OF our
country n the fathers OF the repub-
lie were such men. The projectors Of
great undertakings carried through
triumphantly have cquired their
power in this way. country is the
natural nursery of s0lI4 qualities. Peo-
pie are wanted on the farms to raise
corn and grow stock for the markets;
but they are wanted there far more
OF the training Of manhood and wom-
anhood in moral worth, in religious
sensibility, in all the traits Of a strong,
upright personality. In the future as
never heretofore, our cities with their
multiplying wealth and lavish luxury
are likely to need the country for that
steady renewal of their better life
which shall keep them from relaxing
into sensuality and sinking INTO de-
cay.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-02
A Peanut Party.

BY arba Allen In THE Mothers Mag
azine.
A peanut party Is delightfully."- sim
pie for a mother to prepare, and Will
amuse children hugely.
There are all sorts of peanut games
to be played. One small table may hold
a big bowl Of the fascinating nuts, and
a group Of children armed with hat.
pins try to stab them, the child who
has the most peanuts at the end OF
five minutes winning the game. An
other small table is equipped for pea.
nuts for peanut jackstraws. There Il
a pile Of peanuts in the center which
the children must extract n by one
without moving he others in the pile, by
means Of toothpicks. A third table has
more peanuts, toothpicks, pencils, paste
and scraps Of white paper by mean.
Of which the children can make al
sorts of strange peanut animals. A
pair Of paper wings will transform {
peanut into a butterfly, four toothpicl
legs and a cLt-out paper trunk will
make a peanut elephant. and counties!
other peanut beasts can be made b.
the ingenious child.
At the end Of these peanut games
each guest is provided with a little bag
made Of bright cloth for the occasion
and there is a merry hunt for peanut
which have been hidden in hooks an
corners all over the house.
The supper has a peanut menu. Their
are peanut butter sandwiches, cookie
with chopped peanuts inside, nut salad
sailed peanuts, and delectable peanu
taffy in addition to the ever necessar
ice cream which is served with nu
sauce,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-02

Is much lower than OF those who put
on too many garments.
Anxious to cur the signatures Of
all the crowned heads Of the world,
Miss Corirna DuYnmert, of st. Paul,
wrote to So of them and already has
received cards from the king OF Eng
land. emperor of Germany, king Of
Sweden and the king of Belgium.
Miss zamlock Lowe, daughter Of a
wealthy Chinese merchant OF San
Francisco, has been proclaimed physfc-
ally perfect by the University OF Cali
|~fornia, where she is a student In tho
law department., being the only girl OF
ace in that branch of studies.
Probably the only woman horse
breeder In the country is Mrs. Thorn
ton Lewis who five years ago opened
the Meadows stock farm at White SuI-
|phur Springs. and although the stables
and farm originally started Is a per-
|sonal fad and hobby have developed
into a wel1-paying business PROPOSE
|tion. The farm has shown phenomenal
success under the personal direction Of
Mrs. Lewis, who looks after the most
minute details.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-02
DIDN'T KNOW
That Coffee Was Causing Her Trouble.

So common is the use Of coffee as a
beverage, many do not know that 1t Is
tue cause of many obscure ails which
are often attributed to other things.
The easiest way to find out for one
self is to quit the coffee for a while,
at least, and note results. A Virginia
lady found out in this way, and also
learned Of a new beverage that Is
wholesome as we'll as pleasant to
drink. She writes:
II am 40 years old and all my LIE,
m to a year and q half ago, ! had
been a coffee drinker.
Dyspepsia, severe. headaches and
heart weakness made me feel some
times as though / a about to die.
After drinking a cup or two Of hot
coffee. my heart would go like a clock
without a pendulum. At other times 1t
would almost stop and / was SO merry.
I did not like to be alone.
"If I took a walk for exercise, as
soon as I was out of sight of the house
I'd feel as II I was sinking, and this
would frighten me terribly. My limbs
would utterly refuse to support me,
and the pity OF it all was, I did not
know that coffee was causing the trou.
BILE.
Reading in the papers that many
persons were relieved of such ailments
BY leaving off coffee and drinking Post.
UNI, / got my husband to bring home
q package. We made it according to
directions and | liked the first cup. Its
rich, snappy flavor was delicious.
II have been using Postum about
eighteen months and to my great Joy.
digestion is good, my nerves and near
are all right, in fact, l am a well woman
once more, thanks to Postum"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Write for copy OF the g
little look, 1.-THE Road to Weilvlle.
Postum comes in two forms;
Regular Rostum-must be vel
boiled.
Instant Postum is a soluble powder
A teaspoonful %dissolves quickly In 9
cup of hot water and, with cream and
sugar, makes a delicious beverage In
stantIy. Grocers sell both kinds.
There's q reason" for Postum
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-02
Made Him Tired.

Robert Is small, but rapidly leaving
behind the baby age that t%olerates SEN
timent- Not long since he overheard
a young married couple of his &C
quaintance billing and cooling, not, be
it noted, for the first time. The grown
folk present smiled, but Roberts face
remained solemn. Only, as he bent
over the childish task that apparently
absorbed him, he was heard to muir
muir, s%cornfully:
Goodness! Loving again!"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-02
Warming.

The minister was coming to dinner,
and the lady of the house killed a
rooster in his honor. Her little boy
was very much annoyed, and thought
1t cruel.
Some time after this the lad saw the
minister coming up the road. He ran
into the yard and began putting all
the hens and chickens into the roost-
ingplace, saying all the time:
"Shoo, shoo! Here comes the man
that ate yer father!"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-02
Interested.

Husband Cat the police station
They say you have caught the fellow
who robbed our house night before
last.
sergeant-Yes. Do o want to see
him?
Husband-Sure! I'd like to talk to-
him. l want to know how he got in
without waking my wife. I've been
trying to do that for the last twenty
years.-Judge.