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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-03
NOTICE..

To Walter Olson and Betsy Olson:
| Please take notice that default has
occurred in the conditions by you to
be performed in that certain contract
dated October 23rd, 1906, whereby the
undersigned Farm Investment Com
pany, corporation of St. Paul, Mime
sofa, agreed to sell to you the follow.
ing described land situated in the
county Of Barnes and state Of North
Dakota, tO-wit:
The South half of the Southeast
quarter Is II Sc ~, the Northeast
quarter of the Southeast quarter one
a Sc a )and the Southeast quarter
of the Northeast quarter (SE n NE
W of Section Eighteen (18), in Town
ship One Hundred and Thirty-seven
(137), OF Range Fifty-eight (5S), and
on account of said default the under
signed hereby declared said contract
cancelled and terminated, according
to the terms thereof, said cancella-
ton and termination to take effect
thirty-one days after the service of
this notice upon you, unless mean
while you shall have fully complied
with all the terms and conditions of
said contract by you to be performed,
which are now in default. Upon your
performance of said conditions and
payment by you of all sums in default,
together with the cost Of service of
this notice, said contract will be rein
stated, otherwise to remain void and
of no effect.
In Witness Whereof said Farm In
vestment Company has caused this in
strument to be executed by it's Presi-
dent and it's corporate seal to be here
unto attached this twenty-fifth day of
June, A. D., 1913. ,s-.
(SEAL)
FARM INVESTMENT COMPANY,
BY J. E. RICKETTS,, President.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County Of Ramsey-ss.
On this 25th day of June in the year
1913, before me, E. r. Everline, No
tary Public in and for Ramsey County,
Minnesota, personally appeared J. E.
Ricketts,, known to me to be the
President Of Farm Investment Com.
pany, the corporation that is describ'
ed in and that executed the within in
strument, and he acknowledged to me
that such corporation executed the
same.
E. R. EvERL1NE, Notary Public
tSEAL) Ramsey County. Minnesota
My Commission expires June 8, 1916.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
County Of Barnes-ss
I. H. C. Stenshoel, sheriff of said
County hereby certify that I have
made diligent search in the county of
Barnes and state of North Dakota, and
that neither Walter Olson nor Betsy
Olson, to whom the above and fore
going notice is addressed, can be
found in said Barnes county.
Dated at Valley City, North Dako-
ia, this 9th day of June, A. D., 1918.
H. C. STENSHOEL,
Sheriff Of Barnes County, North Da-
kota. 7.3.3tw
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-03
why
! Should Insure
IN the
Alliance Hail Association

I. Because It furnishes insurance at
actual cost.
2. Because l pay only for what I get
and l receive all pay
for.
3. Because It requires no cash prem
ium until after my crop il
... harvested and am abl0
to pay. S& t%s
ID. Because 1t is honestly and econo-
mically managed by men
of our own choice from
... among our members. and
no funds are used to en-
rich stockholders, for It
has none.
5. Because the Association has lived
through many disastrous
times and, by experience,
is enabled to provide In
surance of safe kind at
a low rate.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-02-14

should be. He threw off his blanket
and ran to her.
Fortune, you mustn't do that. You
will catch cold"
II cannot sleep" she said simply.
He took her by the hand and led
her to the tent. TRY" he said. Then
he did something he had never done
before to any woman save his mother.
He kissed her hand, turned quickly,
and went over to his blanket She
remained motionless before the tent.
The hand fascinated her. From the
hand her gaze travelled to the man
settling himself comfortably under his
blanket. Pity, pity! that
was ever to be her portion; pity!
In Damascus the trio presented
themselves at the one decent hotel,
and but for Ackermann's charges upon
the manager, 1t Is doubtful If he would
have accepted them as guests; for a
more suspicious-looking trio he had
never set eyes upon. CA hotel man
weighs person by the quality of his
clothes.) Moreover, they carried no
luggage. Ackermann went sponsor;
and knowing something of the integ-
rity Of the rug-hunter, the manager
surrendered. And when George pre-
sented his letter of credit at the I'M
perial Ottoman Bank, again 1t was
Ackermann who vouched for him. 1t
had been agreed to say nothing Of the
character Of their adventure. None
of them wanted to be followed by Gu
rious eyes.
With handful Of British gold in his
pocket, George faced the future hope
fully. He took his companions in
and about town, hunting the shops for
clothing, which after various difficult
ties they succeeded In finding. 1t was
ill-ftting and cheap, but 1t would serve
till they reached Alexandria or Naples.
How are you fxed?" asked Ry-
anne. gloomily surveying Georges
shoddy cottonwood suit.
Cash in hand?"
Yes
About four hundred pounds. At
Naples / can cable. Do you want
any?"
Would you mind advancing me
two months salary?"
"Ryanne, do you really mean to
stick to that proposition?"
TITS on my mind just now"
We'll, we'll go back TO the bank
and I'll draw hundred pounds for
you. You can pay your own expenses
as we go. But what are we going to
do in regard to Fortune?"
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ing-room, where he wrote short let
ter. 1t was not without a perverted
sense of humor, for smile twisted
his lips till he had sealed the letter
and addressed the envelope to
George Percival Algernon Jones. He
stuffed it into a pocket and went out
whistling "The Heavy Dragons" from
the opera of Patience"
Before the lighted window Of shop
he paused. He swayed little. From
pocket Of his new coat he pulled
out a glove. It was gray and small
and much wrinkled. From time to
time he drew 1t through his fingers,
staring the while at the tawdry trim
kets in the shop-window. Finally he
looked down at the token. He became
very still. A moment passed; then
he flung the glove into the gutter. and
proceeded to his own hotel. He left
the letter with the porter, paid his
bill, and went out again into the dark.
chill night.
He was now what he had been two
months ago. the man who didn't care
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-02-14
SYNOPSIS.

George Percfval Algerhon Jones. Vice.
president OF the Metropolitan Oriental
Rug company of New York, thirsting for
Horace Ryanns arrives at the hotel n
Cairo with a carefully guarded bundle.
Ryanne sells Jones the famous holy Yhi-
from a pasha at Bagdad. Jones meets
Major Callahan and later is introduced to
FORTUNE Chedsoye by a woman to whom
he had loaned 1b0 pounds at Monte Carlo
uome months previously, and who turns
out to be Fortunes mother. Jones takes
Mrs chsdsoye and Fortune to- to polo .lo
money borrowed by her mother. Mrs.
Shedsoye appears to be engaged in some
daughter. Ryanne interests Jones in the
United Romance and Adventure com.
pany. concern which for price will
arrange any kind OF an adventure to or
der: Mrs. Chedsoye. her brother Major
Callahan, Wallace and Ryanne, as the
United Romance and Adventure company.
Eyanne makes known to Mrs. Chedsoye
his intention to marry Fortune. Mrs.
Shedsoye declares she will not permit II.
sor. home. Ryanne steals Jones' letters
and cable dispatches He wires agent in
nt,, NsW York, In Jones name. that he is
friends. Mahomed. keeper Of the holy
CARPET. is ON Ryanne's trail; Ryanne
promises Fortune that he will see that
Jones comes to no harm as result of his
Ryanne and demands the Yhiordes rug.
Ryanne tells him Jones has the rug and
suggests the abduction of the New York
merchant as a means of securing its
turn. The rug disappears from Jones'
room. Fortune Quarrels with her mother
when the latter refuses to explain her
mysterious actions. Fortune gets a mes
sage purporting to be from Ryanne ask
ing her to meet him In a secluded place
thnt evening. Jones receives message
asking him to meet Ryanne at the English
Bar the same evening. Jones Is carried
N tba tN.rh a G,1, "a III
accorpplices after a desperate fight. He
discovers that Ryanne and Fortune also
are captives. the former is badly battered
and unconscious. Ryanne RECEIVERS con-
seriousness and the sight of Fortune in
captivity reveals to him the fact that
Mahomed intends to get vengeance on
him through the girl. Fortune acknowl-
room. She offers to return 1t to Mahomed
tf he will free all three of them. Ma
homed agrees to liberate Fortune and one
of the men In return for the rug. A cour-
Ser Is sent to Cairo for the rug. but re-
turns with the information that Mrs.
"Chedsoye and her brother have sailed for
New York. Fortune spurns offered free
Epenions. The caravan continues the jour-
ney towsrd Bagdad. Ryanne tells Jones
that Mrs. Chedsoye is the most adroit
gemugglcr OF the age, and is overheard by
Fortune. The three captives are rescued
by Henry Ackermann who Is in charge
of carpet caravan. Mahomed escapes.
Mrs. Chedsoye discovers the absence OF
the girls belongings with her. Through
Forged letters Mrs. Chedsoye. the major
and thar accomplices take possession of
Jones New York home
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he'd have been alive today. Oh, damn
1t all; let's go back to the hotel and
order that club-steak, or the best imi-
tation they have. I'm going to have
pint of wine. I'm as dull as ditch
in a paddy-field."
"a bottle or two will not hurt any
Of us. Well ask Ackermann. For
God knows where we'd have been to-
day but for him. And let him do all
the EARNING. 1t will please him"
And while he CABS, we'll get the
best Of the steak and wine!" For the
first time In days Ryanne's laughter
had a bit of the erstwhile rollicking
tone.
The dinner was an event. No deli
cacy (mostly canned) was overlooked.
The manager, as he heard the gum
cas- jingle in Georges pocket, was
filed with shame; not over his origi-
nal doubts, but relative to his lack
Of perception. The tourists who sat
at the other tables were scandalized
at the popping Of champagne-corks.
Sanctimonious faces glared reproof.
A jovial spirit in the Holy Land was
an anachronism, not to be tolerated.
And wine! Horrible! Doubtless,
when they retired to their native back
porches, they retold with reverend
ing horror Of having witnessed such
a scene and having heard such laugh
ter upon the sacred soil.
Even Fortune laughed, though Ry-
anne's ear, keenest then, detected the
vague note of hysteria. II the meat
was tough, the potatoes greasy, the
vegetables flavorless, the wine fiat,
none of them appeared to be aware
of 1t. If Ackermann could talk he
could also eat; and the clatter OF
forks and knives was the theme rath-
er than the variation to the symphony.
George felt himself drawn deeper
and deeper into those tragic waters
from which, as in death, there is no
return. She was so lonely, so sad
and forlorn. that there was as much
brother as lover In his sympathy.
How patient she had been during all
those inconceivable hardships! How
| brave and steady; and never muir.
mur! The single glass Of wine had
brought the color back to her cheek
! and the sparkle into her eye; yet he
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-02-14
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Man Who Didn't Care.


1t was the first Of February when
-Ackermann's caravan drew into the
ancient city Of Damascus. That part
of the caravan deserted by Mahomed
put out for Cairo Immediately they
satruck the regular camel-way. For
tune. George and Ryanne were in a
Ditiable condition, heart and body
weary in rage and tatters. George,
now that the haven was assured,
dropped his forced buoyancy, his pratt
tile, his tests. He had done all NOR
tai man could to keep up the spirits
.'of his co-unfortunates; and he saw
that. most of the time. he had wasted
his talents. Ryanne, sullen and mo-
rose, often told him to shut up"
which wasn't exhilarating. And For
tune viewed his attempts without
isensing them and frequently looked at
him without seeing him. Now, all this
was not particularly comforting to the
man who loved her and was doing
what he could to tighten the dreari-
ness Of the journey. He made allow
ances, however; besides suffering un-
usual privations, Fortune had had
Srightful mental shock. A girl of her
depth OF character could not be ex-
Dected to rise Immediately to the old
level. Sometimes, while gathered
about the evening fire, he would look
up TO find her sad eyes staring at him,
and 1t mattered not II he stared in re-
turn; kind of clairvoyance blurred
Stsibilities, for she was generally look
ing into her garden at Mentone and
wondering when this horrible dream
would pass. Subjects for converse
don were exhausted in no time. Dig
Rs he might, George could find moth
ing new; and often he recounted the
Same tale twice Of an evening. Sar.
honic laughter from Ryanne.
/ Ackermann had given them up as
hopeless. He was strong, vain, DOM
hneering man. kindly at heart, how.
sver. but impatient. When he told a
STORY. he demanded the attention of
an; so. when Ryanne yawned before
bis eyes, and George drew pictures in
the sand, and the girl fell asleep with
ber head upon her knees, he drew
ON abruptly and left them to their
own devices. He had crossed and re-
CROSSED the silences 30 often that he
was no longer capable OF judging ac-
curate.y another mans mental pro.
cesses. That they had had a strange
and numbing experience he readily
understood; but now that they were
out OF duress and headed for the
coast, he saw no reason why thew
should not act like human beings.
They still put up the small tent for
Fortune. but the rest OF them slent
upon the sand. under the stars. Once.
fGeorge awoke as the dawn was Gid.
ang tne east. Stlhouetted against the
SKY ne saw Fortune. She was stand
ing straight, her hands pressed at her
sides her head tilted back-a tense
attitude He did not know 1t, but
sAa sss aasing God why these thinsa
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was sure that behind this apparent
'liveliness lay the pitiful desperation
of the helpless. He had not spoken
again about old Mortimer. He would
wait till after he had sent long
cable. Then he would speak and
show her the answer. Of which he
had not particle OF doubt. AS mat
ters now stood, he could not tell her
that he loved her; his quixotic sense
Of chivalry was too strong to permit
this step, urge as his heart might
upon 1t. She might misinterpret his
love as born Of pity, and that would
be the end of everything. He was con-
fident now that Ryanne meant moth
ing to her. Her lack Of enthusiasm.
whenever Ryanne spoke to her In
these days; the peculiar horixontality
Of her lips and brows. whenever Ry-
anne offered trifling eourtcsy--all
pointed to distrust. George felt q
guilty gladness. After all, why
shouldn't she distrust Ryannef
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-02-14
CHAPTER XIX.
Fortune Decides.


George and Fortune were seated at
breakfast. 1t was early morning. At
ten they were to depart for Jaffa, to
take the tubby French packet there to
Alexandria. They could just about
make it, and any delay meant week
or ten days longer upon this ragged
and inhospitable coast.
"Ryanne has probably oversight
After breakfast I'll go and rout him
out. The one thing that really tickles
me-" George continued. as he pared
the tough rind from the skinny bacon,
"is, We shan't have any luggage.
Think of the blessing Of travelling
without trunk or valise or a
steamer-roll!"
Without even a comb or a hair
brush!"
Its great fun" George broke his
toast.
And Fortune wondered how she
could tell him. She was without any
toilet articles. She hadn't even a
toothbrush; and 1t was quite out Of
the question for her to bother him
about trifles. much as she needed
them. She would have to live in the
clothes she wore, and trust that the
ships stewardess might help her out
In the absolute necessities.
Here the head-waiter brought
George letter. The address was
enough for George. No one but Ry-
anne could have written It. Without
excusing himself, he ripped off the
envelope and read the contents. For
tune could not resist watching him.
for she grasped quickly that only
Ryanne could have written letter
here in Damascus. AT first the tan
upon Georges cheeks darkened-the
sudden effusion Of blood; then 1t be-
came lighter. and the mouth and eyes
and nose became stern.
"Is 1t bad news?"
1T all depends upon how you look
at it. For my part. good riddance to
bad rubbish. Here, read 1t yourself"
She read:
"My Dear Percival: After all. nnd
that can not reconcile myself to tho
dullness of your olive-groves. l shall
send the five hundred to you when
reach New York With me II is as
| It was with tho devil. When he was
! dck, he vowed he would be saint:
but when he got well, asyii sssAt
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See that she gets safely back to
Mentone."
Suppose she will not go there"
TITS up to you. Percival; it's all up
to you. You're the gay Lochinvar
from the west. I'm not sure-no one
ever Is regarding woman-but I
think she'll listen to you. She wouldn't
give an ear to a scalawag like me.
This caravan business has put ms out
side the pale. I've lost caste"
you're only desperate and discour-
aged; you can pull up straight"
Much obliged"
"You haven't looked at life normal
ly; that's what the matter is."
"solon, you're right. There's that
poor devil back in Bagdad. I've killed
a man, Percival. It doesn't mix well
In my dreams"
"You said that it was IN self-de-
Tense"
And God knows 1t was. But II !
hadn't gone after that damned rug.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-02-14

was he. There used to be a rhyme
about it, but l have forgotten that.
Anyhow. there you are. feel that
am conceding n point In regard to
the money. 1t is contrary to the laws
and bylaws of the United Romance
and Adventure Company to refund.
Still. intend to hold myself to It.
With hale affection,
"RYANNE."
What do you think Of thatf" do
manded George hotly. II never did
a good action In my life that wasn't
served i'll. I'm a soft duffer. II there
ever was one"
81 shall never be ungrateful for
your kindness to me-"
"Oh, hang 1t! You're different:
you're not like any other woman in
the world" he blurted; and immedi-
ately was seized with a mild species
Of fright.
Fortune stirred her coffee and dell.
cately scooped up the swirling circlea
OF foam.
"old maids call that money" ha
said Understandings. eager to cover
up his boldness. my mother used
to tell me that there were lots Of
wonders in tea-cup."
"Tell me about your mother"
To him 1t was a theme never lack
ing in new expressions. When he
spoke Of his mother. 1t altered the
clear and boyish note in his voice;
1t became subdued, reverent. He
would never be aught than guileless;
1t was not in his nature to divine any
thing save his own impulses. While
he thought he was pleasing her each
| tender recollection, each praise. was
in fact nail added to her crucifxion.
self-imposed. However, she never
lowered her eyes. but kept them
bravely directed into his. In the midst
| Of one of his panegyrics he caught
I sight of his watch which he had
placed at the side of his plate.
"By Jove! quarter to nine. I've
got an errand or two to do, and
there's no need Of your running your
feet Off on my account. I'll be back
quarter after" He dug into his
pocket and counted out fifty pounds
in paper and gold. "You keep this
| till get back"
She pushed It aside, half rising
from her chair.
Fortune, listen. Hereafter am
George, your brother George; and I
do not want you ever to question any
action of mine. am leaving this
money in case some accident befeii
me. You never can tell" He tsok
her hand and firmly pressed 1t down
upon the money. "In half an hour.
sister. I'll be back. You did not think
| that was going to run away?"
| NO"
"Do you understand now?"
yes"
While he was gone she remained
seated at the table. She made little
pyramids OF the gold. divided the even
dates from the odd, arranged Maltese
crosses and circles and stars. /.
Pity, pity! Well, why should she re-
bel against It? Was It not more than
she had had hitherto! What should
she do? She closed her eyes. She
would trouble her tired brain no more
about the future till they reached
Naples. She would lot this one wsst
drift her how 1t would.
| - CTo BE coNTINUED,
I Everybody says. Go up hishsssa
a.. nuI..l A.. ...slx-~ - ft
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1913-02-14

Everybody says. -'iGo up hishsss-
20 ths man who h getting thsrs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-03

Allen. In tones of astonishment.
"Yes, sir, that liz what 'Johnson's Ma
tural History says. He will at on his
hind legs like a squirrel and lick ana
and comb his face with his claws, too.
1t seems as II I can't walt"
When all was ready. the millers
man left his work to watch the boys
catch the woedchuck.
When Jimmy Cooper. at one END or
the burrow was about to hght DIS
match, he called to Jimmy Allen at the
other end. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
out,'
scr-scratch went the match on a
brick. and crackle-crackle the fire be-
gan to burn.
chung to the basket against the hillside.
but he kept wrigEling his bare toes.
and sending loose stones bumpety- bang.
bumpety bang, into the river below.
Jimmy Cooper at last. "IIe thinks his
house is on hre by this time; pretty
smoky in there"
The next minute something went
banR-bump. against the basket, and
Jimmy Allen was rolling down Hill. II
his blouse had not caught on some
bushes, he might have rolled into the
water.
as he scrambled to his feet and tried
to pretend he did not care III he had
skinned his knee.
where is heg repeated Jimmy Coop
er. I'm sure don't know! I laughed
so hard | didn't see what became OF
the woodchuckr'
There he ISL called the miiler's man.
pointing to a higher spot on the river
bank. Look. boys. look. he's a-winkin'
at you, / do believe!"
Sure enough there sat the woodchuck
on his hind legs. going down upon the
little boys. Possibly he took them for
the fire department. Anyway. he made
a few cheerful remarks. cleaned his
coat. and combed his face. just as the
milier's man said he did.
Soon, when the boys were gone, home
to his burrow ran Jimmy Cooper
woodchuck. tsraiRhtened his house, and
there he lived happy ever after.-The
Churchman,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-03
Jimmy Cooper's Woodchuck

row. Then the other boy goes to the
back door of the burrow and builds
n fre in II. Pretty soon the smoke
gets 30 bad, Mr., woodchuck thinks
hts kitchen stove must be smoking.
But, IL he goes back throughthe long
hall and through hts bedroom to see
what Is the matter. he thinks his
house Is on, are. and straight ha goes
to the front door, kerbang into the
basket. 1t In just Is easy' All you
have to do IL to shut down the basket
tight. and there il your pet wood
chuck"
THAT Is easy" agreed Jimmy Al
len. Lets try II. / want to catch
him In the basket"
-r'yposs you dare- =, questioned Jim
my Cooper. Sometimes woodchucks
bite"
Dare! Who's afraid," replied
Jimmy Allen. Lets 80 to work. be-
him in.
ter house Of stones and sod." added
Jimmy Cooper. MY fathers man
says the reason woodchucks set 30 fat
In the summer In because they 30 to
sleep In the autumn and don't wake
up util spring I want my pet wood
chucka to be ~ comfortable ~ he
would be At home"
while the boys built the pan, with
heip and advice from the miller
hired man. they talked OF Jimmy's
woodchuck.
ut win be such fun 70 watch him
comb his facet" exclaimed Jimmy
Cooper.