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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23
Poor Little Orphan,

Alice Joyce, star in motion pictures,
had an experience with a little negro
girl a few days ago which brings a
chuckle whenever it is repeated.
"a Miss Joyce was on her way home
after an arduous days work. A little
colored girl crying against a telegraph
pole aroused her sympathy. The
charming star approached the girl and
inquired the cause of the trouble. The
child replied that her aun had just
driven her from the house.
Where is your father?" asked Miss
Joyce.
a "Nevah had no pappy," was the re-
ply"
We'll, where is your mother?"
"Daid," was the laconic answer"
Miss Joyce was touched. Dead"
she replied pityingly.
Yah! she done died befo All was
bo'n!"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23
CHAPTER XVII.
canned into Flame.

fdnnSo tnto fIdme.
I'D better quit thinking Of her."
Mark told himself.
A virtuous and a wise resolution,
forsooth! And n strangely hard to
keep. The thought-of a woman of
the people, dwelling in a fine strong
body whose splendid perfection the
toll of the people could not diminish,
whose flame it could not quench-
never withdrew entirely, at most re-
tired into ambush whence to spring
out upon him at unguarded moments,
with ever increasing potency to stir
his jaded imagination.
Attainment of the partnership had
indeed proved to be the climax of his
career with the Quinby company. Fol-
lowed quickly the long imminent col
lapse. There was no specific ailment,
save a heavy stubborn cough and the
constant ache in his injured hip. which
were really symptoms. 1t was rather
q general failure of his powers. He
was no longer able to whip tagging
energies to the days tasks. The cool,
clear, incisive brain that could grasp
a multitude Of details and yet not lose
sight of result and purpose had be-
come cloudy, vacillating and wander
ing. q pool tool for the direction Of
a huge, i~ntricately organized plant op-
Grating under tremendous pressure.
He was subject to attacks OF profound
melancholy. He could not sleep with
out the aid Of drugs. Worst OF all.
the will to endure, to mock pain and
weakness, had broken.
whats the matter with me?" he
demanded OF his physician.
Burnt out" was the succinct reply.
What can l dot"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23

victs have good voices. On these oc-
casions there is no warder to prevent
a conversation between the prisoners
and their visitors r the wall, and
thus the former learn the latest news.
It is noticed that the prisoners are
very polite when young women are
present. Packets of cigarettes and
other small luxuries-not on the regu-
lar menu-fnd their way over the
walls and this custom, though strictly
forbidden, is winked at. These pleas
ant little "soirees m~usicales" are now
threatened. Il Is only fair to the Swiss
authorities to say that crime is de-
creasing. as the population increases.
in the country.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23
Terrible Misfortune.

They are shifting consuls on the
merit system" said Jerome S. Nc
Wade, the Duluth collector. Here's
nan In Shanghai at $500 getting
shifted to Barcelona at $4,000. An
other consul with a Warsaw Job at
$4,000 Is shifted on the merit system
to Eume at $4,000. A few more such
shifts, and where will the poor fellows
land?
"'Shifting consuls on the merit sys-
tem'-that's a good way to express 1t.
It reminds me OF Bilson.
Have you heard OF the terrible
misfortune that has befallen Bones?'
Biison said to me.
mol I said. Mo-!
Bones. poor fellow said Bilson,
has eloped with my WIFE"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23
"Ah!" He Turned Quickly to Her
Again. "Then ! Did You No Harm"


say is right. 1 haven't thought much
about Influences haven't had time"
I'm sorry. Which seems all / car
do about it. You and Piotr and Hanka
seem in a conspiracy to teach me that
for r%egrettable things we can pay
only with regret. But I promised to
save you time"
Darkness had fallen when they drew
up before the hospital. Mark de-
scended painfully to help her down
a rather superfluous courtesy, since
she was better able to alight alone
than was he. You're in good time,
l hope?"
"Oh, yes. Thank you for the ride"
They exchanged a conventional hand
clasp. She moved toward the steps
leading to the hospital door He be-
gan t climb back into the trap.
But the FESTIVE horses started too
soon, while he was balanced on the
little mounting step. His foot was
dislodged. He would have fallen. per-
haps been dragged, had Kazia not
sprung forward, and catching the
reins, brought the horses sharply to a
stop.
You are hurt?"
NO" he lied through set teeth, as
he pulled himself up to the seat. His
hip, in fact, had received an excruci-
ating wrench. I'm a little awkward.
This is one Of the things l can't get
quite used to-"
Il supposed it was only temporary"
- IT, clo1J, t,;1 hood lr;oAx, n 4, 1o,,rh
the topic were ~distasteful.
"Another-you probably won't be-
Heve this-is an existence that con
tinually requires little cruelties of one.
Big ones, too, sometimes"
You say-requires?"
AT least, encourages. But l." he
smiled u~npleasantly, Am subject to
regrets. AND equally Improbable i'm
pulses. OF course" with obvious irony,
this is very interesting to you"
She was standing between two bal
ustrade lamps. In their bright glow
he say her cool impersonal regard
change, become questioning. And the
dark shadow again-as though she
had seen and known to the full the
cruelties whereof he spoke. Her lips
parted. But no words fell. With an
odd little gesture of repression she
turned and slowly mounted the stairs.
At the top she paused for an instant.
Good night" she repeated. And
thank you again."
He dined alone at his club that
night. The events of the day had left
him depressed and strangely restless
and with a strong distaste for COM
partnership.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23
FOUND OUT.
A Trained Nurse Discovered Its EHec

No n is.in better position to know
the value of food and drink than a
trained nurse.
writes: 81 used to drink strong cof-
Zee myself, and suffered greatly from
headaches and indigestion.
while on a visit to my brothers I
had a good chance to try Postum, for
they drank it altogether in place of
coffee. After using Postum two weeks
1 found / was much benefited and
finally my headaches disappeared and
also the Indigestion.
Naturally I have since used Postum
mons my patients, and have noticed
a marked benefit where coffee has
been left off and Postum used.
II observe a curious fact about
Postum when used by mothers. 1t
greatly helps the flow of milk in cases
where coffee is inclined to dry it
up, and where tea causes nervousness.
"I find trouble in getting servants
to make Postum properly. But when
it is prepared according to directions
on package and served hot with
CIecku, IL Is CSItdlliy uSiiSiouS OSN
erage."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular postum-must be well
boiled. 15c and zoe packages.
Instant Postum-is a soluble powder.
A teaspoonful dissolves quickly in a
cup of hot water and, with cream and
sugar, made a delicious beverage in
stantly. 30c and soc tins.
The cost per cup of both kinds is
about the same.
There's a Reason for Postum.
sold by Grlcers.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23

him and Hanka dependent upon Piotrs
scanty and uncertain earnings.
Where" Mark asked, az they en-
tered the bank. do you live now?"
Rose Alley"
Rose Alley!" Mark stopped short.
"My Cod"
What does your sort know OF it!'
Quite enough. Come along
few minutes later they were !n
the street again, Piotr the richer by
the sum he had asked.
They stood facing each other-the
strong man who had conquered and
the inefficient, one of LIES guerrllias,
who had just taken of the strong
mans largess. But the inefficient was
not grateful; a hundred dollars could
not conquer his hatred.
II s'pose,'' he sneered, you want
me to thank your"
mo. If you need more, come to me.
And, see here, Piotr, l want you to get
Roman and your mother away from
Rose Alley"
you want" The money in his
pocket, Piotr threw craft to the winds.
what have you to do with us? Do
you s'pose we'd let you help us?"
But you took"
Piotr chuckled-a chuckle of tri-
umphant malice. did you think it
was for us?' The chuckle grew into
a laugh, as though he %pondered some
jest. "You-you-have just
paid for the next issue of the Outcry!"
He wheeled and went haltingly
away. Mark watched him until he
a corner.
Poor DEVIL" Mark shook his head
pityingly. Hes mad"
1t was not Marks habit to waste
precious hours wandering the crowded
city streets in interpretive medita-
ton. He now went to the appoint
ment with his lawyer to keep which
he had left Henley.
1t was a long and tedious %consulta-
ton, having to do with a big real es-
tate deal In which Truitt had shown
his customary shrewdness. He dis
little interest. More than once
Shirley, the lawyer. had to recall his
straying attention. Shirley was aston
ished at this; his client was notable
for his concentration on the matter
In hand. He would have been even
more deeply astonished, could he have
upon the picture that lured
away Marks thoughts. But then, for
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23

Judge Miller. maluaI IapUI' I'M
well and hearty and weigh about
200 pounds. l feel very grateful that
I found Dodds Kidney Pills and you
may publish this letter if you wish. l
am serving my third term as Probate
Judge of Gray Co. Yours truly,
PHILIP MILLER, Cimarron, Kan.
Correspond with Judge Miller about
this wonderful remedy.
Dodds Kidney Pills, soc. per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine. Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Write for Household
Hints, also music of National Anthem
English and German words) and re-
cipes for dainty dishes. All 3 sent free.
Adv,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23

my breath was
short and ! had
chills and back
ache. I took the
pills about a year
6 and have had
no return Of the
p~alpitations. Am
now SO years old,
able to do lots of
,rrol lohnv am
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23

Shirley. the name Of Rose Alley would
have raised to life no dead memories.
Shirley's establishment, however.
reached its climax al the close Of the
consultation.
TITS a good DEAL" he remarked. "for
YOU"
Mark answered with a nod and
opened another subject. Il don't sup
pose Timothy Woodhouse left much"
practically nothing"
How does our case stand?"
Wen win it."
You're sure of that?"
absolutely. His estate will never
push 1t to trial.
Then settle It."
Shirley whistled his surprise. "Has
the philanthropic bee stung the whole
Quinby concern" he grinned. II
wouldn't do that. though. 1t would
be an admission. AS q lawyer. ]
couldn't advise
Il don't ask advice. Settle it,
Shirley waved q c~oncessive hand.
Its your case, of course For how
much? They'll take any figure
For whatever you think fair. Not
as a lawyer. however. Think of it."
Mark smiled wryly. as a gentleman
II the word means anything to YOU"
Its your case" Shirley repeated.
But my notion Is, people will think
you don't want the publicity-for So
cial reasons. That sort OF talk"
Mark rose abruptly. can't help.
ha renl;ed with an impatient frown.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23
Snnrce of Appreciation.

w. B. Trites, the American novel
list who had to go to London to get
published, where his books achieved
a great success, was lunching in Ger
nantown when his hosts little son
asked:
Father, what is appreciation
Appreciation" said Mr.. Trites' is
my boy, a rare malady, something like
beri-beri-people get it far away from
home"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23

He CROPPED and stumbled up two
flights Of stairs that groaned protest
ingly under his tread. He found a
door and knocked. 1t opened. . ,
For a full minute. speechless. he
stared at the woman who stood on
the threshold.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23
CHAPTER xv-contlnued.

fOresaw the end OF q chapter. he a
spent himself: Ia body-he was no
longer capable o4 long intense appli-
cation, he had fallen back upo he
invalid's last resort, drugs; in mind
the creative faculty seemed dead, that
very morning a young man In the mills
had announced an important invention
that was to have been TRUTHS mag
NUN opus and upon which his sterile
brain had labored in vain; in soul
he could no longer dream. And for
reward he had-the dry fact of a tri-
umph he could not sense and the pros
pect OF an empty. useless. discontented
future.
He was a critic. you see; but not
Of himself. The world was out OF
Joint.
Passers-by were diverted from their
uwn cares by the sight Of q we'll
dressed man stamping his cane on
he pavement and muttering aloud:
An evil fate pursues me. Other men
40 - ! do. desire as l desire and find
content Why cant l be contented-
md happy.
A thousand faces streamed. past him,
unrecognized and unrecognizing. Then.
q . corner where two currents
damned each other. appeared one
that seemed oddly familiar. It was OF
N undistinguished LONELINESS, pasty
pale, morose, matching well the gen.
eral ~shabbiness OF Its owner. At 1rst
Mark. confused by the dirty brown
beAYd, did not recognize him.
The man had no doubts. At sight
q Mark An evil glitter sprang into
de sullen eyes.
'You!"
By the hate that had lived through
dfteen years Mark placed him.
"Piotr AndzrejEsld!"
~Peters Anderson" the man o :
xected him.
That's ! good American name. I'd
forgotten you had : preference Mark
smiled and held out q friendly hand.
~How are you, Peter Anderson?"
Tho hand was ignored. When Peter
Anderson sneered, his LONELINESS be-
same ALMOST %grotesque.
"eince you're 80 interested. I man
age 70 keep alive"
How do you manage it,"
sIsm i compositor on the Outcry-
whom there's any money for an ISSUE"
THE Cutlery
you'll, hear OF It yet. It's the paper
Of our Cause"
Mark knew Of but one cause that
employed the capital. Socialism. I
Guppose." He smiled indulgently. Il
hope it's IN funds sufficiently often"
ar Ink ~ don't Ifo
The answer was so obvious that
Marx avoided It. How" he asked
hastily, III Romany"
HE breathes and sleeps and eats.
Bat he's dead
IN that eocialis. parable? I'm
no< : Socialist. 20 you'll have to ex-
ptain.,'
His mind's gone. It began to go
Q after you stole his job. But prob
ably you've forgotten that, too"
Il have no recollection" said Mark
ccldly, .sof any such occurrence" With
= curt nod. he pAssed on.
He had gone but q few steps when
ne halted and looked back. Peter, I'M
Gindful OF eibowing pedestrians, was
0G11l ~ the corner, elartng at him.
lmpulsivetyt he turned and retraced
HI stops
"sse here. Piotr." he said. Let us
not use hard names. There are q good
nany. things We'd never agree on. But
- an aGfee ON this-youre hard up.
aNAvashAan luckier than you What can
Z Is o help your
Piotr,s lips formed a surly. Moth
lue.s Hut the refusal did not faIl. A
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23

He a self-made man, is he not?'
Yes. except for the alterations
made by his wife and her mother
Judge.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23

vor. OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL o
Fry Murine Rye Remedy for Bed Nv Mea sna Mal1s.y
Tye ~, Eve Comfort. Write for Book of the Bye
trx mai; pToS. Murine Eye Remedy Co. Ch'cago.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23
His Title.

MARK has a mania for giving girls
presents of handsome umprellas.
Yes, they call him their rain a
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23
JUDGE CURED, HEART TROUBLE.

I took about 6 boxes Of Dodds Kid
ney Pills for Heart Trouble from
which had suffered for 5 years.
had dizzy spells, my eyes puffed,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23

DIR, Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put UP
10 years ayo. They regulate and invisora.c
stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated
tiny granules. Adv.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23
Overdrawn.

Pobinson-I zeal you fell out with
the bank.
Iackson-Yes; | lost my balance.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1914-10-23

Fortunate is the woman who Is too
tn have that kind OF a tongue.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-20
PLAINFIELD

More Witnesses Summoned Before Court of lnquiry-Water Stops Bridge Repairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-20

tifu1 this spring. The ranks of Plain field fishermen whose torches could be seen following the local brooks in for mer years are growing thin. The Congdon brothers (Jim and Jalle) and their old friend Jeremiah Greene of Flat Rock (who seldom missed week without one or more trips down the brook during the sucker season. have all passed away. Those old-time fish ermen enjoyed those trips and no boy ever refused to go with Uncle Jere- miah and carry the fish. Every neigh bor was sure of at least one mess of suckers during the season and parents always said yes when Uncle Jeremiah asked the boys to go with him as he had asked their fathers years be- fore
 Attended Funeral.
 A number of local people were in DanielsOn Friday to attend the fu- neral of Mrs. Frank Winkleman, for merly Miss Ella O'Neil of Plainfield.
 Summoned to Central Village.
 Another batch of Plainfeld men has been commanded to appear at Gen. tral Village today (Monday) to tell the court of inquiry what they know about Edward Mercier selling liquor Illegally The other five druggists in town seem to be exempt.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-20

fair. The fife and drum corps escorted the fremen to the hall. This is one of the most successful fairs the com pany has ever had. Borough Briefs.
 John H. Ryan has bought the Chese- bro house on Main street, asol a build ing lot on Gold street. Capt. w F. Coleman. veteran gov errment scout, entertained the Boy
 Scouts at their rooms on Main street Friday night. Two large focks of wild geese pass
 ed over Stonington Saturday afternoon, flying mort h Mr. and Mrs. John Morris of Brad ford, R. l., and Miss Nancy Main of Canonchet, R. l.. were guests of Dr. Main Saturday. Leslie T. Gager has returned to his studies at Yale. Prof. w. O. Turner of Willimantic went home Saturday after a week S visit here.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-20
Local Laconics.

John F. Palmer, of Rockville Conn.,; visited relatives in Westerly, Satur- day
 E. H. KohIer, of East Hampton. N. Y. has been secured as superintendent of the Westerly Elastic Webbing com pany.
 The East Greenwich fire department and the Hydraulic company of Bris- tel, were guests of Alert Hook and Ladder. company. Saturday evening.
 Principal Alfred Joseph Maryott, of the Westerly High school, has been elected to the executive committee Of Brown University Teachers assoc1a- ton.
 Mrs. Annie J. Pascoe Young. wife of George E. Young. died Saturday at her home in Cross street Besides her hus- band she leaves an infant daughter and a sister, Mrs. Percy Pine.
 David Bryant, a lifelong resident of Westerly, who has been in ill health several years. died Sunday at his home in Union street He is survived by his aged mother and brother, Henry Bryant. clerk in the Westerly post of fee.
 A resolution has been adopted in the general assembly appropriatlng $500 for the reconstruction of the rife range new Burdins pond for the use of the Fifth company, Westerly, Coast artillery corps Rhode Island National Guard.
 The Westerly Autogenous Welding company, Of New York city, has To- cated a shop in Cross street. Westerly. Christy Mcconnell is at the head of the new concern. He is son of Rev. ;. D. Mcconnell, a wealthy Watch Hill sum- mer cottager.
 Mrs. Edward NJ. Burke Mrs. George " Burdick. Mrs. Thomas H. Peabody, ten left Saturday for Washington. They will represent Phebe Green Ward chapter, D A. R., at the national D. A. R. congress this week.
 Miss Alice Mahoney, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Mahouey, returned Sun day to New Rochelle college, after spending the Easter vacation at home. She was accompanied by her guest, Miss Elizabeth Mccoy of New York. a. member of the Academy of Art and Design.
 A charter Evas granted Saturday by the secretarv Cf stat" of Rhode Island to the Than, E River corporation, to dc business in yarn and cloth manufac- turing. The company has capital of s100,000 and is to locate in South Auburn. The incorporators are Arthur H. Gulliver, Wilfred K. Dodsworth and Henry w. Stiness.
 Many friends attended the funeral of Mrs. William c. Stanton at her res idenee in Elm street, Saturday after noon, the service being conducted by Rev Samuel H. Davis. Burial was at River Bend and the bearers were Edwin c. Gallup and Clark Gallup oi Moosup and Thomas Mckenzie ant George W. Woodward of Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-20
STCNINGTON
Over S2 900 Received Toward Celebra- ton Expenses-New Business Block for Water Street.

At Stanton lot Friday. Stonington High school baseball nine defeated the Wheeler High school of North Stoning- ton, 19 to 6. On the local team A. Young played second base. Miller pitcher, Gallagher catcher, O'ConnelI first base, Lennihan shortstop, KeRe- her third base, Bradshaw and O'Neil right field. Vincent and Metwir center field, and O'Connors and Burdick left field. W. Gallagher of Westerly um- pired.
 Contributions for Celebration.
 Contributions for the celebration in August so far amount to: Amount de- sired, SS,G00. Received: From the state S1, eco from the town s1000. cash and pledges s930: total s2.930: balance re- Quired s5,070.
 New Business Block. Mrs. George Heydecker of Union street has given A. w Perry the con- tract to build a two and a half story business block on Water street The building now occupied by, Danese's fruit store and the shoe shop adjoining will be torn down and the new building erected on the-r $ te.
 Closing Night of Fair. Saturday was the third and last : night of the Neptune Hose company $
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-20

these petit jurors: John T. Mauran, Louis Solomon, Arthur Greenman, San11on Mardone. James Jolly, E1vin M.. Stott and Gurdon B. H;scox.
 The Peace Dale team has been add ed to the Manufacturers' Baseball as sociation and it is now a league of the league are the Stonington. Potter Hill, Bradford Shamrock, Peace Dale and the Cottrell. the Granite Works. the Thread mill, of Westerly. The the committee reports that the season will open Saturday, May Is. and the games will be played on Saturdays and holidays. The schedule of the South Kingstown High school team includes:
 April 25, Westerly High at Wake field: May 15, Westerly High at Wes- terly: June 3, Stonington High at Stonington.
 The postmasters of the fourth class offices in Rhode Island, who receive recompense of not less than s135 a year and not over si,000. took examinations on Saturday as required by new reg ulations and for the purpose of put ting these offices under the protection of. the civil service. The examinations in Westerly were held in the high school building by Henry Bryant, To- cal secretary of the civil service. Those taking the examination were: J. F. Palmer, Rockville Wilfred Barber, Potter Hill; Lloyd GfandaI, AshaWay; C. $. Weaver, Shamrock; James Mo Weigh, Carolina; Joseph E. Lanphear, Kenyon, and J. A. Greenhalgh, Alton.
 Frederick w. Wood, an employe of the Bradford Dyeina association at Bradford. who left his work on the morning of December 4, last, and mys- teriously disappeared, causing much anxiety to his wife and twelve year old daughter, was found drowned in the PaWcatuck river, Sunday after noon. No cause can Be assigned for his disappearance and it is not known whether death was due to accident or intent. He was 40 years of age and of an industrious nature.
 The body was seen in the river west of the big mill st a point known as Rawlings Hole, by Mir. and Mrs. sam uel Cooper of Bradford, who were walking along the river bank. The body was secured and Chief of Police Brown was notified and he in turn gave notice to pr. NJ. H. Scanlon, med ical examiner. After inquiry and ex- animation. Dr. Scanlon gave opinion that death was due to accidental drowning. The body was taken to Jo- seph T. Murphy's undertaking estab- 1 lishnent.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-20
Contributions for Celebration.
New Business Block.
Closing Night of Fair

Saturday was the third and last night. of the Neptune Hose company s