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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

she shall go! Yes. let Fran have the
place."
do l understand you to dismiss
me, Mr.. Gregory" asked Grace, In q
low concentrated tone. leaning slight
ly forward.
Fran turned on the lights to their
fullest extent. and licked about With
an elfish smile.
Hamilton Gregory was mute.
Il have your promise" said Abbott
bowling gravely. That's enough"
"Yes." groaned Gregory. but It ID
Infamous"
Fran looked at Abbott inscrutably.
Third times the charm" she said in
q whisper. I'm proud Of you this
time, Abbott"
Grace turned with cold dignity. and
moved slowly toward the hall door.
Fran slipped between Clinton and
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16
GREAT NAMES HAVE GONE
Iona List Of Men Of Genius Whose
Line 10 No Longer Represented
on the Earth.

When one considers how many tam
lilies there are which trace their an
cestry in q direct line for many gen.
erations. 1t Ii rather . surprising fact
that there 10 not . single living de-
scendant in the male line Of some Of
the greatest men the world has ever
produced.
For the preservation Of our illusions
regarding genius. It probably IL far
better that there should be no disap
pointing ordinary persons left in the
world to represent the men whom we
delight to honor.
To find q Milton engaged in the In
surance business, or Byron on the
stock exchange would jar dreadfully
on ones sense OF the fitness of things.
The following Ii list Of some Of
the illustrious men whose line never
will be represented on the earth
again as long a. the world stands:
Chaucer. Shakespeare. Spencer. Mil
ton. Cowley. Butler. Dryden. Pope.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

been far less famous than the hore
modest one. two blocks farther west,
at the southwest corner Of Seventh
and Market streets. 1t was in the lat.
ter that Jefferson boarded. and on
the second floor. corner room. In
which he wrote the Declaration Of In
dependence.
According to John Adams, who
could have qualified a. chief gossip
at any quilting party. Philadelphia
was then away ahead of Boston and
New York a. q fashionable center.
The great patriot told his Impressions
In those voluminous letters to his
wife. He was quite awed by the 10
cal Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

II refused" cried Gregory. again.
"Of course l refuse"
Very WE'LL" said Abbott, turning.
But what are you going to dot"
Gregory asked shrinkingly.
Il shall 90 now; my endeavor to
stYafshten out things-or rather to
keep everything peaceful and forgot
ten-comes to nothing. it seems. Good
evening. Mrs. Gregory"
But wait! Wait! Let US discuss
this alone"
1T is useless now. for the time has
expired"
That's right" Clinton confirmed.
clicking to his watch.
And all Of 1t il going to be told
Everything?"
Unless you will dismiss your sec
rotary"
But you insult Miss Grace to speak
in that way. Good heavens. Abbott.
what are you doing! How can you
insult that-the best woman In the
world?"
There was . moments silence. Then
Mrs. Gregory turned to her husband
and said quietly, III Miss Noir Is the
best woman In the world. you should
be the last man in the world to say
So"
He covered his face with his hands.
Everybody has turned against me.
he complained. II am the most miser-
able man on earth because for mere
caprice. for mere spite. for no earthly
good. II II the determination Of people
who have lost positions and the like.
to drive me Wild"
Robert Clinton thumped the keys Of
the piano with one hand.
why. hello. Mr.. Bob!" cried Fran.
dancing into the room. $50 you're
back. are your" She shook hands
breexily.
Come back. Abbott, come back!"
called Gregory. discovering that the
Young man was indeed going. you
know what I must do. II you drive
me to the wall. am obliged to do
what you say. State the condition
again II you have the courage to say
1t aloud"
The past viii be forgotten" said
Abbott solemnly. ~ you give your
word that your secretary shall 90 in
the morning."
And you'll take me in her place,
spoke up Fran decidedly.
The time II up" said Clinton harsh
~. Its too late now. for shall
tell"
Il promise. I promised" Gregory
cried out. in an agony of fear. II
promise. Yes. Ill dismiss her. Yes.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

The agricultural experiment statioa
Of Ohio has been making some test9
~ TO which end Of . post should ~
Get in the ground. Farmers generally
believe in planting It with the but
or root end upward. on the pFinciplo
that. - II II easier for the zap to nm
up the tree than down It. setting the
post upside down tends to prevent ~
rise Of water and helps to keep he
wood dry.
The Ohio ofIlcials planted 156 blask
locust posts 20 years ego. Ons-third
Of those set top down have rotted OF
and only . little more than one-sixth
of those set top up have met similar
fate. They reach the conclusion that
there IL no difference which end b
put into the gfound. except that The
sounder or longer end should have
the preference.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

The lnamy Iriumphs

The gnomy Tdumpho.
Old Mr.. Jefferson would long ego
have struck blow against Grace Noir
had she not recognised the fact that
when one like Grace wears the helmet
Of beauty and brsastplats Of youth. the
darts Of the very angles Of justice.
who are neither beautiful nor young.
are turned aside Helplessly Mrs. JEFF
ferson had watched and waited and
now, behold! there was no more Drag.
ON. Fran had said she would do IT
nothing could have exceeded the con
fldence Of the old :ady to the new sse.
rotary.
Mrs. 0regory's sense Of relief was
not % profound - her mothers, BE-
cause she could not think Of 0race's
absence except - . reprieve. Surely
she would return-but the present was
to be placidly enjoyed. Grace was
gone. Mrs. Gregory's smile once more
reminded Fran Of the others half-fof.
gotten youth. When . board has lain
too long on the ground. one finds. on
its removed. that the grass II withered:
all the same. the grass feels the sun
shine.
Fran thanked herself that Grace was
no longer silhouetted against the hori-
son. and Gregory. remarking this atti-
tude Of self-congratulation. was thrown
more than ever out of sympathy with
his daughter. Fran was indefatigable
in her duties a. secretary, but her
father felt that Il was not the same.
She could turn out an immense
amount Of work because she was
strong and playing for high stakes
but she did not have Grace's method
ical ways-one never knew how Fran
would do anything. only that she would
dc it. Grace was all method, but more
than that she was a. Gregory phrased
1t to himself-she was all Grace.
Gregory missed her every minute OF
the day, and the harder Fran tried to
ali her place. the more he resented It.
Fran was separated from his sympa-
thies by the chasm in his own soul.
The time came when Gregory felt
that he must see Grace again and be
alone with her. At hrst, he had
thought they must not meet apart
from the world: but by the end Of
the week, he was wondering what ex-
cuse he could offer to induce her to
meet him-not at Miss Sapphira's.
where she now boarded. not at the
grocery where Bob was always hover
ing about-but somewhere remote.
somewhere safe, where they might
talk about-but he had no idea Of the
conversation that might ensue: there
was nothing definite in anything save
his fixed thought Of being with her.
As to any harm. there could be nome
He had 80 long regarded Grace - the
best woman in the world. that even
after the day of kisses. his mind con.
tinued in its inertia of faith-even the
gravitation Of material facts was IN.
able to check its sublime course.
CrO BE CONTINUED)
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

Grace. you are everything"
She laughed. Everything! At the
word of an Abbott Ashton. a disgraced
schoolteacher. you make me less than
nothing!"
He cried out impetuously. Shall I
tell you why We must part!"
Grace returned with q somber look.
80 Fran ID to have my place!"
Gregory interposed passionateiy. 1T
is because love YOU"
so Fran 10 to be your secretary"
she persisted.
Grace, you have read my heart.
have read yours; we thought we could
associate in safety. after that-but !
am weak. You never come into the
room that l am not thrilled with rap
ture. Life hasn't any brightness for
me except your presence. What can I
do but protect your"
"Mr. Gregory. Fran hasn't any in
terest In your work."
Il love you. GraceI adore you.
Beautiful darling-don't you eco you
must 90 away because you are 20 In
expressibly precious to me? That's
why I mustn't have you under my
roof" He sank upon his knees and
caught her hand. see me at your
feet-should this thing ber'
Grace coldly withdrew her hand.
In spite Of al you say. you have en-
gagged Fran In my place"
mo one can take your place. dear. /"
0race's voice suddenly vibrated:
You tell me you love me, yet You
agree to hire that woman. In my
place-the woman I hate. I tell you:
yes. the spy. the enemy of this home. -
Eyes. Grace. l do tell you that
love you would be kneeling here
worshiping you. otherwise? And what
II more. you know that you love NE
you know 1t. That's Why I must send
you away"
Then send Fran away. when you
send me away"
"Oh. my God. II / could!" be a.
claimed. starting up wildly. But you
see. It's impossible. I can't do that.
and l can't help you"
why 10 It impossiblef Must you
treat better the daughter Of IN old
college friend. than the woman you
say you love? What are those mystic
rious Springfield interests?"
And you are the woman Who
loves mel" Gregory interrupted-quick.
~. Say II. Grace! Tell me you Iowa
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

200 years. and his sons. Richard and
John, nearly rs long. There was NO
need of such suggestion. Every one
within hearing of the clerks voice
knew that 1t was q vain show and an
empty form th&t was proceeding be-
fore their eyes.
Through the idle crying of the
names of men two centuries dead the
demands of the Law were satisfied and
a title was cleared.-Case and Com
ment.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16
WOULD HAVE THEM HANDY
Married Mans Explanation Of Large
Order Will D. Understood BY
Many Similar unfortunatoo.

A briak individual With the accumu-
latsd look az 20 vintsrs Of married life
antered : hardvsre shon ana without
waiting for preliminariea aaked:
30 Won keen hammers heref"
~That Il our speciaIty. sir"
.Put ma AVN for = dosen How
about screvdriveraf.
"Ou, ,r>.t ee.tur. p.t~rt r>v.r,t.
BILE or plain edeef"
.Cive ma = dozen Of each. n Won
have any other varieties I'n take am.
too. Hov ahout rimIeta,.
"You are nov mentionins our nat
product. An stylsa.-
GIVE me an stvIes-lonx. abort ma
dfum. thick. thin from tbe sise az =
needle to : pickax savef
.Of everv deecrintion
I'm take 'em-ssy half 4 doxen or
so-crps.-cut Main round ana .cu.r. y
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

me before you 80 away-just those
three words before sink back into
my lonely despair. We will neve' be
alone together In this life-tell ne.
then, that you love me-let me I ear
those words from your beautiful
lips"
1T makes me Taught" Grace cried
out in wrath that could not be con-
trolled. TO hear you speak of love
In one breath and of Fran in the next.
Maybe some day you'll speak both in
the same BREATH Yes. will 60 and
you can hire Fran"
But won't you tell me goodby?'' he
pleaded As soon a. l have become
complete master Of my love for you.
Fran shall be sent unceremoniously
about her business. fancy Abbott
Ashton wants to marry her-let him
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

Argentina h about to put through .
number Of large engineering schemes.
The municipality Of Bahia Blanca 10
asking for estimates for . drainage
scheme to cost $1.500.000. A new va
ter supply and sewerage scheme II to
be undertaken in the capital. which
win cost over $2o.00o.000. An i'm
portant electric light and power plant
viii probably be the outcome of the
arrangements now being concluded be-
tween the governments Of. Argentina
and Grail for utilizing the Iguazu
waterfalls. which afford sufficient Va
ter power to supply the two states
and also the republic Of Uruguay with
light and IRE probably for . hundred
years to coma"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16
Calling for william Penn,

The conservatism OF the law as II is
oracticed In Philadelphia received an
illustration recently in the loud sum-
mons by the clerk Of the court to WIN.
fam Penn. Richard Penn and John
Penn to appear in court In order that
I certain title to the grantors could be
cleared of an incumbrance.
No one suggested to his honor. the
presiding judge Of Common Pleas No.
l. that William Penn hal been dead
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

Cowper. Goldsmith. Byron. Moore. Sir
Philip Sidney. Sir Walter Raleigh.
Drake. Cromwell. Hampden, Monk.
Peterborough. Nelson, Bolingbroke.
Walpole. Chatham, Pitt, Fox. Burke.
Washington. Canning. Bacon, Locke.
Newton. Davy. Hume. Gibbon. Mao
auley. Hogarth, Sir Joshua Reynolds.
Sir Thomas lawrence. David 0arTick.
John Kemble, Edmund Kean.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

you went to sleep during your
wife's speech"
YES" replied Mr.. Meekton. Hen
rietta has been rehearsing that speech
for q week. told her l had bettsr
not come here. knew something Ike
this would happen II she couldn't shout
Are you listening. Leonidasr ever
now and then"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16
Plain Prophecy.

What did the doctor tell you today
about old Uncle Jake's condition."
HE was telling N that his mean
temperature was"
Telling you about his mean tenn
perature. was he? That's no news.
Everybody who knows Uncle Jake
knows that he hasn't anything about
him that isn't mean"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

take her away. Then she viii Be
gone. Then my-er-duty-to friend
ship will be fulfilled. And II you win
come back again then, We might be
happy together. after all"
She stamped her foot violently.
This need not be. and you know II.
You speak of being master Of jour
self. What do you mean? I already
know you love me. What ID there to
hide?"
But others would see. Others
would suspect Others would betray.
Good heavens. Grace. al my life has
been made horribly miserable because
I've always had to Be considering what
others would think and dol"
"Betray? What ID there to betray!
Nothing. You arc what you have a.
ways been. and 20 am L We didn't
commit . crime In speaking the truth
for once-you are sending me away
forever. and yet you try to temporiss
on this eternity. Well-keep your
Fran! It's fortunate for mo that
have one friend" She snatched up
the open letter. and hurried toward
the door.
'Grace!" Gregory followed her
imploringly, not Bob Clintonl Hear
me. Grace. II you ever MARRY that
man. I shall Kin myself"
She laughed scornfully - she
snatched open the door.
Grace. I tell you that Ffan-"
"Yes!" exclaimed the other. her
voice trembling with concentrated an
ger. let that b the last word between
~. for It 70 that. and that only which
separates N. YesN&hat Franl"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

Tjark-Ever notice these motoristo
winding UP their machines in frontY
Every auto must carry . crank.
Bjenks-Yes. from the way some
motorists yell at pedestrians some
autos must carry two or Tire
cranks.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16
Pure Waste,

Much Of our coal energy -
waste. Many economic prob'ems -
bafiie science"
That's right. And no use y. -
been found for old porous plas's's ~
burnt matches"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16
Glow 20 ReaIlxe.

my DEAR" said Mr.. Bickers to his
wife. Il saw in the papers today q de-
cision Of Virginia court that the wife
may. in some cases. be the head of the
family"
John Henry" replied Mrs. Bickers.
the courts are sometimes very slow in
finding out things!"-Puck.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

The doctor told Hobbs that he
must take longer rest, 20 he bought
himself . racing automobile"
did that bring him rest?"
"Oh, yes. He's in . nice. quiet hos.
pital for three months now"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

Quinn-where IL the young post
these days?
De Fonte-Doing well. Always has
q dollar and wears . new suit. Hes
realized something.
Quinn = Sold some Of his poems,
Ell?
DeFonte-No. Sealized that be =
not q poet and got job a. book
keeper.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16
OF Contradictory WsIaht.

What does you understan' by cir
cumstantial evidencer" asked Miss
Miami Brown.
As near a. I kin splain It. fum de
way 1t has been splained to me-" an
swered Erasmus Pinkley, "circum-
stantial evidence ID de feathers dat
you leaves lynn round after you has
done ct de chicken"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16
Nousupport.

Dorcas-You say the hero was dis
appointed In love?
Dorothy--Yes- He thought that aft
er marriage, his fatherin-law would
support him.-Judg-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

He-I was only 1rene
dear, playing some games
She-What kind or games!
He-Oh, harmless ones
and holding hands
She--Yes. poker hand
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

"Dobbs will never let himself -
downed by anything"
For instance?"
HE was reading q newspaper 81
loud the other day and when he came
to q pied line he translated It withow
q moments hesitation"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16

ModIHcatIono.
Your speeches Indicate that your
views have changed"
Not exactly. My constituents
views have changed. and l am keep
ing in touch with the wisdom Of the
plain people"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16
Home Finance.

"Wombat, loan me Ave dollars. It'b
for an investment that you are inter
ested in"
What investment of yours am in
terested in?''
MY daughter wants to buy a birth
day present for your SON."
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-16
uneompllmentary

Hicks-Your wife has no sense =
humor.
wicks-You never saw her. Hoo
do you know?
Hicks-She married you.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-11-13
SUMMONS

State of North Dakota I !.
County of BOttineau 90
In District Court. Nj
trict.
L. p. Pfeilsticker and
Jess H. Pfeilstick err.
Plaintiffs
William J. McC con
nell, C. A. Holsten.
and Ole Nyhus. in
proper person and al
DO az copartnere uu-
der the Arm name and
style of The Crescent
Hardware and Imple-
ment Company. and
all other persons un-
known claiming any
estate or interest in.
or lien or incum-
brance upon the prop
erty described in the
complaint. ....................i
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-11-13
sUMM0Ns

State of North Dakota
County of BOttineau )ss
Ninth Judicial District
Eureka Lumber Company,
a Corporation, Plaintiff
Clara Shuman, Defendant
THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO
THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT:
You are hereby summoned and re-
Quired to answer the complaint of the
plaintiff in the above entitled action, a
cop of which is hereto attached and here
with served upon you. and to serve a copy
of you answer thereto upon the Subscrib-
er at his office in the Security Building.
Grand Forks. North Dakota. within thirty
1901 days after the service hereof upon you,
exclusive of the day of service.
You are further notified. that in case
OF your failure to SO appear or answer. the
plaintiff will a judgment against you
by default for the relief demanded in the
complaint.
Dated February q. 1914,
H, A. Libby,
Plaintiffs Attorney,
Residence and Post Office Address,:
Grand Forks. North Dakota
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT;
You will please take notice that the
and verified complaint in the
above entitled action are now on file in the
Office of the Clerk of the District Court at
Bottineau, Bottineau County. North Oak
H. A. Libby,
Plaintiffs Attorney
Grand Forks. North Dakota
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-11-13
Iuoejoe q BIDS Wanted

Sealed bids will be received at the Office
of the county auditor of Bottineau county
by the board Of county couamissioners on
November Il. 1914. for coal and wood for
the yea 1915 as follows: =
For the use of and to be delivered at the
court house In the city of Bottineau. coun-
WOOD
Twenty q" cords ceS g Green Poplar wood
Az required: hard. soft. (screened) and
Ignite coal.
The board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
Dated at Bottineau this 9th day of Octo.
Der 1914.
sri George II. Hebert.
County Auditor.
Posing 70 . Native.
"How far are We from Boston. Mr..
Conductor3"
About twenty miles"
"Ahem! Guess III put away this
novel and get ont Plato."-Birmineham
Age-HsraA.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-11-13
Out Of His Line,

Mrs. Smith was young and inexperi-
encqd. but she was ambitious. 81 one
afternoon she waded deep into the
ctH,klook and dug out az angel cake.
which she placed before the did man
Mt the evening meal.
Whats the matter with the angel
cake. Harry" asked wifey disappoint-
eddy Of noticing that he studiously
avoided It. isn't Il good enough?"
1T isn't that. dear" gently respond
I'd the old man. I'm afraid that | am
not good enough"
Good enough for what?' queried IL.
tie wifey with q ~pussled expression.
"Good enough to become an angel.
sweetheart" softly answered hubby
Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-11-13
Citation

eitattOn
State ot North Dakota.
County Of Bo<tineau Css c,,,r+
In the matter of the estate OF May Eliza.
beth Burns.
Anna .A.:!'aan.e:.y:"::Ps.itioner
Henry Bnrns. WilliamE
Henry Burns. q minor.\
and Ralph Roe aud H.
Of Bottineaa Countv..\
Respondents.
The State of NORTH Dakota. and the said
County Court to The above named re-
sp0ndents greetings:
You and each. of you are hereby cited
and required to pc n appear. before the
county court of b county of Hottineau
Judge of said county at the court house
in the city of B%ottineau. in said County on
the 5th day of December, A. d. 1914, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ. of that day her and there to
show cause If any there be. why the petit.
ton of the above named petitioner should
not be granted n letters of administra-
ton issued on the said estate.
And let service of this citation be made
personally on each respondent resident
within this County, and by publication az
provided by law. at least 20 days before
the date of hearing thereon.
Dated October 9TH. A. D. 1914.
Peter Scott,
Clerk of CountyCourt
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-11-13
Defendants

THE STATE OF MOTH DAKOTA TO
THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTs:
You: and each'o Of you. are hereby sum-
pllaint in this action and to serve a copy
OF your answer upon b subscriber with
in thirty days after b service OF this
summons upOn you. exclusive of the day
of service; and In case of your failure to
appear or answer. Judgment will be taken
against. You by default for the relief de.
manded In the complaint
Dated this 2Srd day of October, 1914.
Frank B. Feetam.
Attorney for Plaintiffs.
First National Ban Building,
Grand Forks. North Dakota,
NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM AND
OF FILING OF COMPLAINT.
The defendants above named will
please take notice that the complaint in
the above entitled action is on file in the
Office of the Clerk of the District Court
above named and is of record therein: that
complaint states q cat sc of action in
favor of the plaintiffs and against said de-
PENDANTS for the purpose Of determining
hes adverse claims Of said defendants in
and to the Southwest aurrter of Section
T~wentX;nine co. rownship One Hundred
Sixty. Q00. Range Eighty (S0 Bottineau
County North Dakota. and that no per-
claim ie made against said defend.
ants or any of them.
~. Frank b. Feetam.
-. Attorney for Plaintiffs.
Grand Forks. North Dakota.
Nov. l32Q27-Dec. 4-ll-l8.