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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10
Uss Your Ability and Take No Stock
In the Law Of Chance

In the Law Of Chance
Most men who have amounted to
anything started with nothing but
ability and determination, combina-
ton which recognizes no man made
limitations:
Any kind of work is better than idle
ness, which is directly responsible for
most Of the unhappiness in this world.
ldleness is dangerous thing. 1t
may grow into habit that might stick
TO you after you get back in harness.
and the man who loafs on his job is
only fooling himself.
Eternal, intelligent effort is the price
Of commercial growth, and where there
q no progression, there is bound to be
retrogression. Business is something
like aeroplaning-to stop is to drop.
and to drop is generally to bust
II had an enemy and wanted to get
even with him could wish him moth
Ing worse than to land In soft Job
and get the loaflng habit. 1t would
only be question # time before he or
the Job petered out, and the longer he
held on the worst of he'd be in the
end, for there Is law of compensa-
ton which somehow or other makes us
work in old age for the time we waste
In youth or suffer If we can't make
good.
Pin your faith to this law of com.
pensation, but don't take any stock in
the law of chance; there's no such
thing. Waiting for something to turn
up In the belief that things are bound
to come your way eventually is throw
ing dice with fate. Many a good dog
never got decent bone until his teeth
were gone.-Maurice Switzer in Les
He's
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10
A Chin Of the Old Block.

Father" said the student. Il want
to talk to you about changing my
course of study"
"Talk to your mother, son." directed
the father. who was reading the sport
ing page.
Mother" said the son, Il made a
mistake when elected chemistry. But
it is not too late to change even vet. l
want to take astronomy instead"
The mother searched the eyes of her
son sharply. Then she said:
"Nope. You'll have to think up some
better excuse for staying out at night!'
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10
THE TOMB OF rusITULA.
Samoan Natives Keep stsvsnson's
Grave Buried In Elowers.

Grave Buried In Flowers.
It was in December, 1894, that Ste.
venson died ut Vailima, near Apia. on
the Island Of Upolu. in the Samoan
group. Lovers Of this quaint CHARGE
ter-the modern who was an ancient,
the ancient who was modern, the
contemporary who became a classic
because he translated new things into
thoughts for all time-will be glad to
know that since then he has slept in
distant grave. but not in neglected
one. For the natives Of that island
keep his tomb on the lonely mountain
side fragrant with flowers. 1.-THE tomb
Of Tusitula," they call it-that was the
great Scots Samoan name.
Stevenson went to live in Samoa in
1887. He was a comparatively young
man, but he had seen the vanities of
the world. and. captivated by the eli
mate, the scenery. and the kindly char
acter of the natives, he at once deter
mined to live out whatever space Of
life might remain to him in that for
tunate island. And there he did live
for seven years. Long ere he died he
wrote his own epitaph, and that cpl
taph Is graved on the brass tablet that
was put there in 1895:
Under the wide and starry sky
Dig the grave and let me lie
Glad did live and gladly die
And laid me down with a will.
This be the verse that you grave for mo:
"Here he lies where he longed to be.
Home Is the sailor, home from the sea.
And the hunter home from the HILL"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

Congressman Hammond, Dem
ocratic nominee for Governor. of
Minnesota stays right on his job
down at Washington and is losing
no sleep over the political situa-
ton in his state.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

have never felt so completely humiliat-
ed in all my life, yet he was quiet, in
offensive and almost shy.
"You are brilliant golfer" I gush-
ed as we made for the nineteenth hole.
"Oh, ay. I haze to BET" he said quiet
~. "It's my work. ye see: it's my
work."
Why don't those professionals try to
look more like real golfers?-Glasgow
News.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10
September 18th

Christine at 10 o'clock in the FORE
noon: Walcott at 1 80 O'Clock i'm
the afternoon: Abererombie at
$3.50 O'Clock in the afternoon:
Dwight at $3.50 o'clock in the af-
ternoon.
Remember the date and hours
when Senator Purcell and Mr..
Hellstrom will be here. Bring your
family and friends to hear them.
By Order of Committee.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10
REGENERATION OF AUNT MARY

Anne Warner when writing
''The Reiuvenation of Aunt Mary"
must have had the thought
Laugh and the World Laughs
With YOU" and her efforts were
a tremendous success, for never
has there been a comedy written
that has had such a triumph as
this great comedy.
It's simplicity appeals to every
one. as there is nothing impos-
sible about it and story that
could happen in any ones life. It
is all so clean and refined and the
characters do not have to resort
to vulgar sayings or actions to
bring laughs that some comedies
have to resort to.
It makes the old feel young
again after seeing Aunt Mary"
and sends people away from the
theatre feeling younger and rest
ed after having seen such q good
play. Will be ct the Opera House
on Tuesday. Sept. 22nd.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

The chip on Uncle Sans shoul-
der is to be eaten. not knocked
off. It consists of meat and bread
which he is carrying to the war
stricken millions of Europe.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

cret and see the compelling vision.
There are trees you never before have
seen, flowers and vines the botanists
fail to mention and such music as your
ears cannot hear elsewhere. - Gene
Stratton Porter.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10
He that rises again quickly and con-
Hnues the race is as II be had never
fallen.-Molineux.
Up to Us.

Up to Us.
The human race is dying out"
"Let posterity worry over that"
"How aggravating you are, Maltrav-
ers! There won't be any posterity."-
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10
knsw He Wa. Safe.

"You seem to be going home in a
very cheerful manner for a man who
has been out all night"
Eyes. You see, my wife is an anna
teur elocutionist, and she's saving her
voice for an entertainment tomorrow
notwithstanding Plain Dealer.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10
A Deduction,

Maude-How old is Grace? May
At least twenty-five. Maude-How do
you know? May-I heard her say that
no girl ought to marry before she was
wenty.six.-Cleveland Leader.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

The Alps are no longer the
highest things in Europe. There's
the hotel bills. for instance.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

How did Jim Mann work up that
reputation for towering intellect
anyhow?
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

By the sound of the noise it
makes, the Roosevelt wagon is
well-nigh empty.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

The war in Europe has been SO
successfully localized that nearly
every section is getting some OF
IL.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

Human repudiates Roosevelt!
God bless that happy family.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10
CASH FOR POULTRY

The undersigned will be at Bar
ney. Tuesday. Sept. 18th. and at
Mooreton. Wednesday, Sept. 10th,
to buy all kinds OF live poultry
and pay the following CASH pri-
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

Not Democrats alone testify to
the good works of Democracy.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

It will not be long until Ameri-
can ingenuity will produce some
thing new that will be Just as ex-
pensive as are the paris fashions.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Sevices will be held in the Epis-
copal church next Sunday (Sept.
13th) as follows:
Morning Prayer and Sermon,
1890 A. M,
Sunday school 1880 a. m.
All are cordially invited.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

The average poet wears his
hair long probably on the theory
that there is no short cut to fame.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

Will buy your turkeys in Dec
ember. Get our prices before you
J. H. WHITE & CO..
Fergus Falls Mimi.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

Caution is the lower story Of pru.
dence.-Carlyle.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10

Hon. E. o. HelIstrom
candidate for Governor will be.
speakers at Democratic rallies.
which will be held in this county
at the places and hours named.
Senator Purcell and Mr.. He'll
strom will be in Richland County
at the following places at the
date and hour named:
September 18th
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-09-10
DEMOCRATIC RALLY
Senator Purcell

candidate for United States Sci
ator and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-22
Landmarks Associated With
His Hard Boyhood and Sue
cessful Career as Author

Victoria Hotel the Dickens
fingers there the
vivid and another the memories
Of Dickens himself that Mr. Smith found everywhere little
showed him Dickens shungs
by labelling of backing.
yes. / him, gunner the usual Of
to he
here Camden Town. where
he boarded when he working in the backing place.
Mr.. Smith able find urchn could
where Dickens dropped stealthly
twilight trembling dark letter box Fleet
the "Pckwick Papers which later
the atmosphere of the backing ca
lishment.
did Mr. Smith feel himself Dickens
a Gadshi. where Dickens
he died Mr. Smith especially
his visit Dickens House where Dickens
to board after his He
is delightful typicaly English
Of charming old ladies
his a tucked
tacke oil TO Of I the
self and eight 1t has small window
looki the back yard 1t the mouldlcst and
imagine, but Their" that Dickens
M. of 'Ihokwick Papers"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-22
Dickens's grave. Westminster Abbey.
Bits of London Where the Char
acters in the Novels Have
Become Real People

NE the things that impressed Hpknson Smith when
he London and England last summer
material his book. in Dickenss London
glorious reality OF all. He would
the and chance passerby
urchn where that Sam Weller worked before
To- he would be led to the
where Sam backing those boots on the eventual
places really there the
become familiar that they
have developed into real people
in ne all the Dickens
Mr. SIN speaking his book They speak
Wrinkle and all the as II they were real
persons. 49,,
astounding much those inn people did
handed the cigars
| led my with for the excursion
sketched in the Hart Inn charming old
There isn't woman or child about the
Mr.. Pickwicks and who doesn't
know the this tavern
quote we'll Sans to the smart chamne-
maid his boots that she might
whether he'll have EN- or wait TIL he gets EN-
Mr. though at the change IN name OF
Rochester 1t was the Bull Inn when MT fiek
there and Mr. Tupman went "a
suit Then the Queen spent
there loyalty had to transform the name OF
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Early yesterday evening the wealth,
er caused the employees of tn Las
Vegas Light and Power company a
whole lot of trouble when two street
cars ran off the track within 20 feet
of each other and almost simultan-
eously. One of the cars, driven by
George Schmidt, was approaching the
switch on Douglas avenue opposite
the Las Vegas Motor Car companys
garage. At the switch the car went
off the track. Schmidt went inside
the garage to telephone for the wreck
Ier. When he came out the first sight
that greeted his eyes was the other
car also off the track. The second
car was driven by Melvin Matthews
an extra man. The wrecker finally
arrived and after a couple of hours
hard work, placed both cars back on
the track. The soft condition of the
tracks is the reason given for last
nights accidents. This is the second
time within week that Matthews has
been in a mixup of this kind. The
first occurrence was Sunday.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24
MOOSE ENJOY ANNUAL
TURKEY BANQUET
LAS VEGAS LoDGEMEN INVITE
FRIENDS TO ASSIST in
EATING "sPREAD"

Last night at w. q. w hail, the
local lodge of the Loyal Order of
Moose, gave its annual "blow out. I"
The business meetino commenced at
8 o'clock and, lasted until about 1915.
During this time some important af-
fairs were considered by the men,
bers. After the business session
several invited guests and the Moose
sat down to the big "fee." Baked tur-
key with all the trimmings made the
main part of the supper, followed by
coffee and cigars. A pleasant social
period followed the supper. The gath
ering broke UP at a late hour About
35 members and number of guests
were present.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24
DURAN HEADQUARTERS
in The old ARCADE
BOXER PUTS UP CLEVER ExHl6l-
TioN IN TRAINING THIS
AFTERNOON

On account of the extreme cold in
the armory, Young Duran, who is
matched to meet Benny Chaves on
New Years day, has changed his
quarters to what was formerly the
Arcade saloon on sixth street. The
armory was too big for Duran's pur-
poses, and keeping fire going to
warm it was out of the question.
Therefore G. W. Doll, who is training
the scrapper, decided to pack up and
move The Arcade wus hired today.
The first workout in the new quar-
ters occurred this afternoon, and the
Las Vegas boy showed that he was
there" He has trained down from
145 pounds to 1872 within the past
week or so, and is feeling great. Duran
is confident Of giving as much, If not
more, punishment than he takes.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24
FIREMEN TO START
SELLING TICKETS
THEY PROMISE TO MAKE THE
NEW YEARS BALL SEASONS
BIG EVENT

On Saturday morning the members
OF the East Las Vegas fire department
will start out on their ticket selling
campaign for the thirty-fourth annual
New Years dance Of the department.
At the same time the fire fighters
will approach the merchants ana so
aicit donations of merchandise to be
presented as prizes.
The men of the fire departments
here do great work. which is abso-
lutely without reward. They want to
have the satisfaction Of knowing that
the public at least appreciates their
unselfish devotion of time and risk
of life and limb. Come across on Sat
urday and show the boys of the de-
partment that Las Vegas is grateful
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24
JOHN MUIR DEAD

Los Angeles, Dec. z4.--John Muir,
the naturalist, died in hospital here
today of pneumonia. He was 76
years of age.
Mr.. Muir was visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Helen Muir Funk, at Dagett, a
town in the desert Of San Bernar-
dino county. He was stricken with
pneumonia last week. Doctors from
Los Angeles were called into consul
tation Tuesday, and it was determined
to bring him to this city for treat
ment When he arrived last night.
Mr.. Muir was in a critical condition.
He sank rapidly, death coming at 10
o'clock this morning His daughter
was with him.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

On account of the usual rush Of
business on Christmas eve and the
fact that the members will be prepar-
ing to receive holy communion at the
midnight masses, the Las Vegas coun-
Gil of the knights Of Columbus will
not hold its regular meeting tonight.
Members are requested to watch for
the announcement of a special meet
ing to be held soon.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24
FIELDING WILL Be
seen in COMEDY
NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT FOR
LAS VEGANs AT PHOTO
PLAY TONIGHT

Tonight will be humaine Fielding
night at the Photoplay theater Two
Lubin comedies, both written and act
ed by Fieldins, will be shown. It is
somewhat of novelty to see a COM
edy by a man, who, while he was in
Las Vegas, was an exponent Of ex-
tremely heavy productions, but never
theless, the fun lovers will find the
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Tomorrow night at Temple Monte
fore Rev. DR.. j. H. Landau, the spirit
ual director, will preach on the sub
iect, "The Light That Failed" AS
this sermon is expected to be of in
terest to all, the public is cordially
invited to attend the services. }lIs
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

w. c. Sanders, advertising mana
ger for the firm of e. Rosenwald &
Son, walked into The optic office this
morning with box of fine cigars,
which we're presented to the force.
This was a Christmas remembrance
well worth while, and The Optic
hopes Mr.. Sanders and the big firm
he represents will live long and pros
per.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24
no PosroEFIcE PArRoNs

On Christmas morning the postof-
flee will be open until 10 o'clock. If
patrons are prompt m calling all mail
be delivered before closing. Carriers
will make one delivery in the MORN
ing of all mail and parcels that have
arrived in incoming mails.
(signed) V.LONG.
m Postmaster.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

two films tonight sufficiently farcical
to meet their widest expectations.
The first film will be Yarce meIo-
drama entitled "The Belle of Brew
eryville," with Romano Fielding in
the role of the dastardly villain,
Count Loveboozesky" Many thrill
ling scenes there are in this play,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Gutierrez are
the proud parents of an eight-pound
baby boy. Young Mr.. Gutierrez arriv-
ed early this morning. Both mother
and son are doing we'll Mr.. Gutierrez
is the ticket clerk at the local Santa
Fe office.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Word has reached Las Vegas of the
destruction by fire on December 22
of the residence on the Theodore
Hainlen ranch. Particulars have not
been learned. The ranch is located in
the neighborhood Of Beulah.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24
police

featuring the Breweryville police
force.
Love and FLAMES is the promis-
ing title of the other film. In this
Fielding takes the part of Percy
Montmorency, the pestiest Of the
towns pests" This picture is also a
thrilling drama.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Dan Rhodes, according to the le-
gend on the hat he IL wearing now,
has accepted the position of Chicken
Inspector" 1t is probable that Mr..
Rhodes will contiue to run his taxi
service as well as take care of his
new office.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24
AUTO STAGE

Automobile stage line 10 Mora tri.
weekly. Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday, leaving Murphey's corner a
M. arriving Mora 9:45 a. m. Leave
Mora 4 p. m. arrive Las Vegas 5:45 p.
m. Fare for round trip, $5; one way,
SO. Round trip tickets good for one
week. H. B. Hubbard, Prop.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Seventeen quart enamel dish pan.
Good quality uniform gray nothing
on heavy steel base. Strong handles
A remarkable value Sale price, 40c.
F. ]. Gehring.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Writing paper. Can you imagine a
more acceptable gift than great big
beautiful box of writing paper2 MUIR
phey has the most stylish and best
quality in the clty.--Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Juan B. Baca, a resident of Anton
chico, has applied at the court house
for $14 bounty on four coyotes and
three wild cats killed by him recently
near Tecelotito.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Tonight at the Mutual theater
Regensberg brothers will present the
fifteenth episode of the "Aillion
Dollar Mystery" Music will be fur
nished by the Mutual orchestra.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde D. Williams
will move from their residence on
Eleventh street to the house at 915
Seventh street, during the next week.
Mr.. Williams is a teacher at the New
Mexico Normal University
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

If you can use good two-horse sur
rey, sleigh for two horses, horse clip
ping machine, Beard Bros. safe, 600
lbs. The price is about half the value.
Phone Main 174 or see M. L. Cooley
ADV. ,l8u
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

According to the report os the vol
unteer observer at the Normal Uni
versity the lowest point of tempera-
ture reached last night was Fl de-
grees. The maximum yesterday was
81 degrees, giving a range in temper
ature of 80 degrees.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Those contemplating making gifts
to charity on Christmas are asked by
the board Of directors of the Las
Vegas hospital to remember that in
stitution.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Yesterday Miss Edith Tooker, the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs J. L. Took
er of Columbia avenue, was taken Ill
with pneumonia. Her condition was
rather serious last night, but has
shown steady improvement during to-
daY. 3N
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Miss Helen Lyster, who is ill in the
Las Vegas hospital, is reported as i'm
proving nicely. Miss Lyster under
went an operation few days ago.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

All kinds Of Christmas jewelry. Ten
per cent discount on all purchases; 10
per cent discount to teachers.
Lujan, Jeweler.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

The sweetest and purest candy In
the city at Murphey's Drug Store. In
handsome, ribbon tied embossed boxes
from 1oc to $5 box.--Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Finch's Golden Wedding Rye, aged
in wood. Direct from the distillery to
you. At the Lobby, Of course.-Adv
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

shafer, the Senators court jester,
is canned. He was an ornament and
pinch hitter for five years.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Just received telephone tablet rolls,
Optic Pub. Co.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Be sure and visit Murphey's Drug
Store during gift buying season.--Adv-
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Old Taylor whlskey and Sherwood
Rye at the Opera Bar.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Let the Murphey Drug Store settle
your Christmas gift probiems.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24
LOCAL NEWS

Special Christmas matinee at the
Photoplay theater at 8 o'clock.-Adv
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-24

Telephone tablet rolls sc each at
Optic office.
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