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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-20
Automatic Water Finder.

No thoroughly reliable automatic
water finder has yet been discovered.
A peculiarly designed magnetic needle
has been employed for years, but is
by no means invariably successful
One designer has employed electricity
in connection with magnetism in the
form he not quite correctly designated
galvanism, but his results have met
with much criticism. 1t is wiser not
to depend upon any of the advertised
mechanical water or mineral finders,
so far as to make financial investment
in them. at this stage of our knowl-,
edge of the subject. .i
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-20
what do you meane Hen

IA
sharply. What do you mean? Her
srm?"
The shattering of glass AID the con-
seQuent flood brought their waiter on
a run, but Floyd did not even glance
down at the wreck, his eyes upon
Stanton; who returned the gaze in ut
ter amazement.
What do Imean? say that your
sisters bracelet slipped off and
scratched her arm, the night we went
to the play, and I asked you if she
were well. What is the matter with
your"
Floyd pushed back his chair to per-
NIT the walters ministrations, his
flashes falling.
You gave me turn" he exclaimed.
with hurried lightness. 81 wondered
If Jessica had hurt herself and not
told me. We've only got each other,
and we are twfns-I suppose we are
silly about each other, in fact / re-
member, now, that she did have a
scratch on her arm; blamed it on the
kitten"
He was still pale. and paid the
check without looking at his compan.
| ion
Your nerves are out Stanton
frankly commented, contemplating
him with curiosity. Zone would think
it was you who were just over the ar
rest. You'll have to get in form be.
fore we strike race-track."
1
Don't You worry" besought Floyd.
his gaiety and color rushing back to
gether. "I'll take some smelling-salts
with me in case feel faint when you
commence to speed up"
Outside the two paused. Floyd look
ing at his watch.
I've got to go over to the Office.
he said. Shall see you again be
fore we leave?"
When is that?'
Nine o'clock from the Grand Cen.
trail. We always start few days
ahead of you, of course"
Better shake hands, then" advised
Stanton.
They did SO, and separated.
At five minutes past nine, that even
ing, the Chicago special pulled out Of
New York. Ten minutes later hand
was laid on Floyd's shoulder, as he
sat gazing out the window at the fly
ing darkness and brightness that was
the outskirts of the city.
do you want to talk, or shall l e
back to my own section in the mex
carr" Stanton inquired.
His mechanician turned swiftly. Ia
credulously.
Stanton? Really you?" =
"Since you had to start tonight,
saw no reason why should not d.
likewise. I hate train travel; vel
get it over. You haven't answered m.
question yet"
81 didn't know that had to-" smil
ed Floyd.
And indeed there had been no pos
sible mistaking of the welcome an,
pleasure in his cry, or in his truthful
face. Stanton took the seat opposit
and pulled folded newspaper fror
his pocket. passing it across.
81 suppose you have seen that" b
inferred.
Race gossip" questioned the othel
taking the paper.
Court news" was the correction.
(TO BE CONTINUED
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-20

NIT third? Stanton caught his
breath; slow strong pulse of vague
excitement began to beat in him. and
thereafter was never stilled until a day
when all his world crashed into blank
Stiffness.
They went on to the quiet French
restaurant that Floyd had chosen; so
recovering tone on the way that they
contrived to disagree over the merits
of rival speedometers and argued en-
ergetically all through the dinner.
They spent long time over the sim
pie meal. enjoying themselves COM
pletkly. But at last they sank into a
thoughtful silence, which Stanton was
the first to break.
II saw that Miss F7oyd's arm was
hurt the other svening. hope 1t is
better
Floyd raised bis head, starting so
violently as to overturn the goblet of
water beside him.
what do You meant" be exclaimed
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-20
oopyright lgl2 9he RoObs- Merrsn Company
SYNOPSIS.

At the beginning of great automobile
race the mechanician of the Mercury
Stanton's machine, drops dead. Strange
youth. Jesse Floyd volunteers, and is ac-
cepted In the rest during the twenty
four hour race Stanton meets a stranger
Miss Carlisle. who introduces herself. The
Mercury wins race. Stanton receives
nores. Stanton meets Miss Carlisle on a
train. They alight to take walk and
train leaves. Stanton and Miss Carlisle
ton is hurt is mysterious. Floyd, at lunch
with Stanton, tells of his boyhood Stan
ton again meets Miss Carlisle and they
sick, but makes race. They have acct
dent Floyd hurt, but not seriously AT
dinner Floyd tells Stanton of his twin
and loses consciousness. On recovery, at
his hotel Stanton receives invitation and
visits Jessica. They go to theater togeth-
ter, and meet Miss Carlisle.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-20

General Logan sleeps is intended only
for enlisted men who served IN the
regular army and without regard to
which war they saw service in-or, for
that matter, whether they saw service
in any war.
Not only has this home no connec-
ton with any of the volunteer homes,
national or state, but it receives no ap-
preparation from the government, be-
ing wholly. maintained by the enlisted
men of the regular army, who con-
tribute to its support out of their pay
on much the same theory that man
invests in life insurance. This is the
forerunner of all the soldiers homes,
now scattered across the country from
Virginia to California, having been
established ten years before the out
break of the Civil war. That the home
is decidedly prosperous institutions
may be inferred from the fact that
| it has several million dollars to its
| cridit in the United States treasury
and its buildings, largely of white
marble, are set in grounds compris-
ing more than 500 acres of beautiful
| land that cost about one-third OF O
million dollars, and is maintained as
park with recreation grounds, pa
vilions where band concerts are held,
and ten miles of graded, macada-
mixed roads winding through selected
! groves of native and foreign trees and
high, open ground that commands
splendid views Of the capital city.
A man must have seen 20 years OF
service in the regular army ere he is
entitled to home in this institution
/ unless, mayhap, he has been disabled
/ by wounds or disease in the service
and in the line of duty. He must also
be honorably discharged from the
army before he can admitted to the
home, so that all the inmates of the
institution are civilians.
Marching past the Logan vault on
| Memorial day one may see inmates of
4 home who have served anywhere from
20 to 80 years in the regular army
Their ages range all the way from
twenty-four to ninety, but more than
half of all the veterans are between
the ages of sixty and ninety. Several
score of these old warriors saw service
in the war with Mexico, whereas con-
siderably more than 500 of them par.
ticipated in the Civil war
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-20

studying Bradshaw Cor pleasure re
calls Lord Chatham:s hobby. Lord
Chatham boasted that he had read
Bailey's dictionary through twice. And
there was another geHius who found
consolation in queer literary fields.
Lord Chief Justice Cockburn had no
need of the new novel. He read Eueiid.
Even now" he said. Il often read
some pages of it for pleasure There
is no accounting for literary tastes. al
the man said who read Bradshaw and
Bailey and Euclid! London Chronicle
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-20

"I'in not from Paradise" dryly an
swered Stanton. Tell him anything
you like, but be quick"
He looked at the reporter again,
with new use of his eyes. Floyd
was right; the man was threadbare
and gaunt. and pathetically young.
Stanton had rebuked consciousness
of being strong and brutal in his
strength. successful and selfish in his
success.
You are an educating companion"
he observed, as they went out with an
officer
"Why?" Floyd inquired. puzzled.
But Stanton would elucidate no
further
The ordeal before the magistrate was
not long. Stanton was held in a thou
sand dollars bail for future trial, pro-
duced surety company's bond, and In
fifteen minutes was free and once
more in his seat behind the Mercury's
wheel.
we will reach the Office on time"
commented the lawbreaker.
'sYou do it like veteran" Floyd
unused with mock suspicion.
At the Office they left the car, but
not each other. There was growing
upon Stanton more and more the de-
sire for Jesse Floyd's companionship.
final rebellion of nature against his
lonely existence.
= DO you have to stay here?" he de
manded, upon concluding arrange
ments at the Office.
NO" Floyd. replied
Come to dinner with me, then
The mechanician shook his bronze
curled head in laughing refusal.
There has been enough of that, Mr..
Stanton; you come to dinner with me-
"At your home?" escaped Stanton
involuntarily. He had sudden vision
of Jes and Jessica together, pre-
monition of mental bewilderment be-
fore the spectacle of their incredible
likeness.
II would like that. but you know we
live up town. and I have got to be
bach, here in an hour. Mr.. Green
wants me-
"0h, anywhere you say. See here,
why can't you wait and come on the
train with me to Indianapolis? We
might make the trip less monotonous
| for each other"
Taken by surprise, Floyd hesitated.
'T-you are good to think of it
but Mr.. Green would never consent.
He has arranged for me to go on to-
night"
/ why shouldn't he consent? You
would be there in plenty of time"
Floyd turned his mischievous gray
eyes to the other mans, guarding 81
lence. But Stanton halted in the mid
die of the sidewalk, his face locking
in his steel-hard anger and determine
ton.
II know what you mean, Floyd. And
speak openly, do you believe that you
would be unable to stand forty-eight
hours of me without leaving the com
pany?"
mo"
MOP"
mo. | am very certain that I could
stand much more Of you than | an
ever likely to get, Ralph Stanton. We
are blocking traffic here. aren't we?" ,
I For one passing moment he hac
looked Jessica herself; Stanton saw
again the girls sorrowful face as sh.
bent over the embroidery, and heard
her answer often" to his question O
her loneliness. They were not alto
gether sufficient for each other, then
these twins? They might possibly ad
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-20
Aeroplane Friahtens erouse.

Complaint has been made On the
grouse moors in the Glenesk district
of Forfarshire Scotland. that the
grouse fly away at the noisy approach
of an aeroplane, and It is feared that,
there will be great migration OF.
birds The military authorities state
that the experience of aviators else~
where is that the birds will become,
accustomed to the presence and noise
of the areoplanes, and thenceforwarc
will not migrate.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-20
Long Time on His Feet.

Few if any of the inscriptions on
commemorative tablets at Westmin-
sfer have escaped criticism or chal.
lenge on some point of detail But
what shall be said of the astounding
statement on the bronze plate placed
IA the floor of Westminster hall re
Gently? 1t reads:
On this spot
Warren Hastings
Stood for His Trial
178S-1795.
Nt, WONDER that the great governor
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-20
CHAPTER vlII-(contlnued).

DonC see or near too much, and
don't tell me if you do" advised Stan
ton suddenly, and leaned forward
The Mercury uttered vibrant roar
that cleared the Parkway for quarter
of mile ahead, and leaped
Floyd kept his eyes upon the road In
front, carefully avoiding view of the
hubbub left in their wake. He had a
heeting glimpse of one scandalized Off
Ger struggling with his rearing horse,
as they Numbered past. and he enter
tanned no doubt of the number in their
rear.
She steers little stiff" Stanton OBJ
served, twisting between a limousine
and two carriages. But we can fix
that at the track. What?"
1.-TWO motorcycle policemen are just
behind" communicated Floyd, devour-
ed by silent mirth. Had enough?"
Il haven't seen them yet | can't let
out the machine here, of course, but
was that dog?"
Poodle
But it seems all right"
Around curve ahead darted blue
uniformed figure on motorcycle, one
arm raised. Stanton instantly checked
his car, Floyd throwing out his hand
IN warning to those behind. There was
3 mad series of explosions from the
abruptly halted motorcycles in pursuit
You're under arrest!" shouted
three voices at once. as the Mercury
slid to a standstill.
is it possible?" inquired the driver.
removing his goggles.
Two more motorcycle officers were
coming up, three mounted on horses
were arriving from side-paths. Sur
rounded by the outraged eight and all
the population in the neighborhood,
the Mercury stood quiescent.
will you follow to the police sta
ton, or will we have to take yo,i?'
came the crisp question. We've got
your number"
''I'll follow wherever you like" en-
gagged Stanton. Lead the way"
They started, preceded by one officer
and followed by another, also by a
shabby young man on bicycle. Into
the station they went. accompanied by
their three attendants.
The charge was three fold: exceed
ing the speed limit by some fifty miles
an hour, resisting arrest, and violating
the smoke ordinance. That set forth
the usual interrogatory was put. Stan
ton replying with concise brevity.
Name and age?"
Ralph Stanton, twenty-six."
Occupation p
Automobile driver
Name of carr"
Mercury"
."Owner?"
'''The Mercury Company
The shabby young man interrupted
proceedings by a stifed gasp. graspine
the sleeve of Floyd, who stood looking
ON.
That's Stanton? Stanton? And yor
who are your"
':ges Floyd. his mechanician." was
the wondering response.
Stanton glanced that way. as Floy6
was drawn to the other side of the
room by his excited captor, but turned
back to answer the remainder of the
examination When the ceremony was
ended. he aignaled to his mechani
clan.
Come; I've got to go before the
magistrate and give bail" he
summoned impKtiently.
Floyd came across to him, shining
eyed and eager
Stanton, that is a reporter; he
wants us to tell him about your doing
this He saAodc a frocl1 ctorv IN ma Ire
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-20

F the last resting place of
our Civil war heroes none
is more heavily banked
with flowers on Decora-
ton day than the tomb
of Gen. John A. Logan.
This remembrance would
be entirely explainable
by the circumstance that
the commander of the
Army of the Tennessee
was not only one of the
foremost military lead
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-20

BLASTING in all 145 days.. went forward
year after year in the house of lords,
the great hall being requisitioned once
again when the lords delivered jude-
ment on April %. 1795. 1t is odd that
Lord Curzon. the prime mover in the,
affair Of the tablet. stickler for
geographic accuracy, should have per-
mifted so ludicrous an Inscription to
have gone through
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-20
c5oZlZxR:s A0zzE. 2T
WHsSZZ7yCZZW~

G. A. r. posts and
patriotic organiza-
tons in various
parts of the country,
a n d particularly
from Illinois, which
state General Logan
represented in the
United States senate
after the close of his
military career. The
fact that General L4o-
gan's last resting
place is a vault,
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-20
London plays a New Game

There is a new game which sports
men are playing To travel by train
the greatest distance in twenty-four
bours-on paper. For it is played with
a Bradshaw. The astonishing idea OF
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-20
Paper From Bamboo

From ton of bamboo fiber nearly
half a ton Of paper can be- made.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-20

N', wonEer that The great governor
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-04-10

Barred Plymouth Rock eggs for
Matching $1.50 per Is, $500 per
hundred, from Sands Prize Win
ners and Wheeler's Bred-to.lay
strains.
MRS. ARCH HERBERT
Scotland, S. d.
F. j. Cameron superintendent
of the light plant, was here from
Wagner Tuesday. Mr.. Hale, the
special agent of the company, who
had been at Armour, met him here
and accompanied him to Wagner.
Mr.. Cameron informs us that The
towns in which they have light
plants are all extending theil
franchises 80 as to permit the com
pany to float bonds and establish
the central plant. Scotland is the
only town where the extension O
the franchise is not needed.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-04-10

County Auditor Stoddard was
up from Tyndall Tuesday.
Judge Dimock of Memo was in
town Tuesday night, and went to
Yank5on Wednesday.
j. J. Dame, formerly of Tyndall
but now living in Ohio, arrived on
the train Wednesday and stopped
off here to visit his daughter.
Chas. Seaman returned Tuesday
from Louisiana where he pur-
chased a thousand head of cattle
to put on the ranch in North Da-
kota.
A. J. Woitha has been putting
iu some new and expensive ma
chinery in his bottling works and
fitting up his building, and will be
ready to handle the spring trade in
! better shape than ever before.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-04-10

Amos Stafford and wife left
Tuesday morning for Running Wa
ter and will reside on the Seaman
ranch near that place. They have
been employed by the recent pur-
chasers of the ranch to keep house
and board the hands, and Amos
will have charge of the stock Oh
the farm.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-04-10
A Good Message

Meritol Tonic Digestive has
proven a good message to others,
why not to you2 Itacts first upon
the stomach, strengthens the d.
gestive organs, creates a healthy
appetite, and makes rich, red
blood. Imparts new life and
strength to the entire body. Burns
Drug Store, local dealers ADV.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-04-10

Inn. Neb.
A. F. FELTON,, 4 brother Of Ghas.
FELTON,, our clothing merchant,
was here several days last week!
leaving on Friday for Iowa.
Now is the time to paint your
buildings, as you can get the
famous Observation-Disclosures paint at
only $3.50 per gallon from
Birkinbine & Brown
The school board held a special
meeting Monday evening to re-
ceive the contracts from the teach
ers hired for next year, and the
corps is now complete.
Miss Ruth Schafer, who had
been spending q weeks vacation
with her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
Schafer, returned to her school
work at Storm Lake, Ia, Monday.
Gottleib and Theodore Hertz of
this place and their brother Fred
of Fairfax, we're called to Leipsig,
N. D. last week on account of the
death Of their mother which oc-
Cured March 30th.
DR.. w. E. Moore of Sioux Falls,
was in town Monday, while on his
way home from Tyndall where he
had been to look after his farming
interests. We acknowledge a
pleasant call from the Doctor.
Mrs. VIM. Janke, from near
Kaylor, whose husband died a few
weeks ago, has decided to leave the
farm and move to Scotland and a
sale Of personal property was held
on the farm April 4th.
Frank lamps and family left
last Friday for Iowa where they
will visit friends for some time and
then go to their new home in
Missouri. The family have lived
near Scotland, for several years
and have made many friends who
regret to see them leave.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. McLachlan,
who have been living nea Lake
Andes, we're here last week visiting
Mrs. McLachlan's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Cation, west of
town. They expect to leave soon
for Ilwaco, WASH, where they will
make their future home.
G.. e. Won Egeler and John
Robinson went to Sioux City last
Thursday and returned Friday
bringing a new Mitchell auto pur-
chased some time ago by Geo.
Simantel ST., and which was de-
livered to him Saturday. This is
the first car of that make owned In
Scotland, and it is a beauty.
Postmaster J. L. Smith was
summoned to Sioux Falls the first
of the week to appear before the
federal grand jury at a trial of a
fellow arrested on the charge of
robbing the Scotland post Office
some time ago. A picture OF the
fellow was sent here some time ago
for Identification. Geo. Thorpe
and Sam Welk both said that they
remembered seeing the fellow here
about the time the Office vas robbed
and they were both summoned to
appear in the case.
The High School entertainment,
"The Crimson and the Blue" was
/ given in the opera house last Fri
day evening. The house was
crowded and all present seemed to
enjoy the effurts of the senior class
in the roll of actors. They showed
careful training and the parts were
all taken very creditably. The
proceeds were 500, which, after
paying expenses will leave enough
to pay the expense of the grad
uating exercises. 1t was therefore
an economical stroke as well rs be-
ing an excellent drill for the mem
bers of the class.
Rev. Father Grund, who TO,
several years has been in charge
of the Catholic church at Vodnany.
left last Saturday for Pennsylvania
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-03-21

hue Seaborn Aphrodite in her happy wander
ings suddenly appeared before them wondrously
fair and bright and white as the foam of the
waves from which she sprang. The lilies trem-
bled before hor beauty, and grew so pale Win
jealousy that ever after they bossomed white.
First the goddess Juno chose it as her favorite
Cover and then passing to the Virgin Mary 1t
was dedicated to the early Christian church
Besides being the chosen flower of the church,
1t is also an imperial blossom. Away back In the
days of 1O4S Garcius Nv. king of Navarro, estab-
lished the Order of the knights OF st. Mary OF
the Lily and another Order of the Lily was
founded by Ferdinand of Aragon. Dundee carries
lilies argent its arms and beautiful Florence
claims the queenly flowers as its emblem
"The sweet forgetme-pot that blooms for hap
py lovers" has more beautiful legends ciinging
to its than any other flower
According to one beautiful tale. the Lord called
the plants in the Garden of Eden before him to
give them their names and color AS he spoke
to one after another tiny flower thought itself
unnoticed and fearful of being quite overlooked,
1t timidly pleaded, Dear Lord, forget me not
The great Creator turned sternly toward the lit
tie plant that had dared to interrupt him, then
seeing how sorely afraid it was, he gently smiled
upon it. gave It for its color the heavens own
blue and called it Forget-me-not reminder
that 1t had been SO foolish as to doubt him.
1t is the Persians who have fashioned beauti-
full legend to tell how it Is that these flowers are
scattered over the earth the stars are spread
over the sky According to them. one morning
OF glory when the world was new. an angel stood
weeping outside the closed gate of Paradise. He
had fallen in that he had loved fair daughter
of Earth. When his eyes had rested on her as
she sat on a rivers bank weaving forgetme-nots
in her nair heaven and his mission to earth were
alike forgotten Now he might more enter
In until his beloved had sown all over the earth
the forget-me-not He returned to her and hand
In hand they wandered. planting everywhere the
sweet azure flowers. When at last there remain
ed on earth spot barren of these blossoms.
they turned again to the gate and found 1t open.
Together they entered in. for the angels great
love had lifted the woman to Paradise.
Some authorities there are who do not bark
back to the. days of the Garden Of Eden but tell
a pathetic tale OF the Danube the origin OF the
forget-me-not's name The blue waves of the
river washed the foundation walls of brave
knights ancestral castle He had but Just come
home from the wars and laid his honors at the
feet of his lady love. His bride and he were
wandering along the rivers bank when he ex-
claimed Look yonder; there. upon that islet:
those star-like blossoms blue thine eyes,
Instantly he sprang into the river and swan
toward the flowers In safety he reached the isle
and grasped the fragile prize. but when he tried
to return with them to the shore his heavy army
made him helpless in the current. Tossing the
flowers to his frantic bride with the agcnizing
cry 'Forgetmenot," he sank from sight.