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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16
MISS BOWERS IN RECITAL,

The Dakota Conservatory Of Music
will present Miss Mabel Bowers in a
graduate recital at the First Presby-
terrain church on Monday evening, May
Is. Miss Bowers is one of Fargo's most
prominent young musicians and this
event no doubt will be anticipated not
only by her many friends but also by
all music lovers in general. Miss Bow
ers will play a beautiful program in
which Their will be ample opportunity
to display her versatility. One of the
features Of the evening will be her
rendition Of the Wanderer Fantasy by
Schubert-Lszt, with LISTS orchestra
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16
SMARPS N FLATS

Miss clara williams OF Minneapolis
viii be the soloist at the annual pre-
sentation Of Handets Messian 1 ny tthhee
d ageetr q ). L. Hort; Reeder boasts
OF being the smallest town IN the
northwest that has ever presented the
big oratorio.
Final efforts to induce Joseph n.
Weber, of New York to accept the
presidency of the American Federation
Of musicians for the fifteenth time fall
ed at Des Moines a day or two ago. The
following were then nominated: VII
liam j. Kerngood, New York; Frank
iCarothers, Kansas city; Joseph F.
Rinkler, Chicago, and G. a. Weaver,
Des MONIES. Poor health caused web
The great success which has follow
ed the formation Of the Calgary lCan-
ada) Symphony orchestra has thor
oughly justified the enterprise Of it's
4NxQmatkAEaA and the nEskanizatianl ~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16
CONSERVATORY

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Clara Pollock is TO give an organ
recital the last Of May. The program
will be presented in the Methodist
church, where she is organist.
A number Of conservatory people
took part ON the program given at the
Moorhead normal, Monday night.
Blanche Boyden Hutchinson read two
selections: The Italians Plea and
The Little Citizen. Lillian g. Wright
accompanied Margaret Bentley and
sang a song cycle, by Cadman, with
the Hazelton quartet OF which she is a
member. Paul Bunce is the first tenor
In the Imperial quartet. which also
furnished selections.
Manzanita e. Stephens sang for the
girls at Wheeler hall, Moorhead
normal, Tuesday evening and was ac-
0aaaaaA ~ Es@4AnAa GaxnaaaE MRAahM
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16
NENDELSSOHN'S
ORATORIO ST. PAUL,

h May musical offering by the
Fargo-Moorhead Philharmonic club
viii be the production, the first time in
Fargo, of Mendelssohn's oratorio. st.
taul' a work of much grandeur both in
tex and music. 1t will be sung Tues
Gay evening next in the First Method
lst church, Fargo by thoroughly com
potent s~oloists and a we'll trained Choir
us OF sixty-flve voices,
mere are two parts to the oratorio
and the arguments to Mendelssohn's
HlaSterptece are az follows:
! prosecuted Christian church in
Jerusalem prays to the Lord for power
TO resist the fury of the ~heathen.--
Stephen Is accused Of bIasphemy by the
'4ncensed people, and Is brought before
Inc cG1ncii.-Being questioned by the
Hlgh Priest, he reproves his Judges for
me obstinacy with which they and
fnelr fathers have rejected the true
1alth' and resisted the Holy Ghost
they refuse to hear him, and insist UP
IN putting him to death.-Heeding not
the reproof that Jerusalem had ever
Killed the Prophets which had been
sent to her, they shout, stone him to
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16
Beethoven.

This eminent composer was the son
Of a tenor singer, who in his turn was
the son Of a bass singer, both being of
course obscure men. 1t is remarkable
how often the g~enealogy of brilliant
musical power Is Of this nature, says a
London authority. Bach came of a
tribe Of humble musicians,
ing, 1t Is said. with a miller. Haydn's
father was an amateur harpist in
humble life. Mozart was the son of an
ordinary chapell-meister and teacher
Of the violin. The father Of Rossini
was a horn-blower in the orchestra of
a strollinp company. It seems as if,
for the production Of the musical gent
us, the antecedence Of musical tenn
permanent and a moderate ability were
necessary; or as If the family musical
gift, in that case, only became some
what MISUNDERSTANDING up an oc-
tave higher, as it were.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16
". N. ROHAN

OF the Godart Land Co., st. Paul, will
conduct a special excursion to the
celebrated Goose Lake district, Can
ada, leaving Fargo the evening Of May
20. Go with US and inspect the best
wheat growing district Of western
Canada; we carry u own dining and
sleeping accommodations, n travel
in private Pullman cars. The best Is
the cheapest; we have it; see any Of
our agents throughout the state or
wire w. M. Rohan, Fargo. for reser-
vations. A square deal and courteous
treatment is our motto. Come with
US on May 20.
Godart Land Co., st. Paul, MINI.
v. M. Rohan, State Manager, Fargo,
No. Oak.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC.

At the last meeting Of the board
of trustees, Bertrand Alan Orr was
engaged as head Of the music depart
ment. to take place Of DR.. G. s. Put
nam who resigned the first Of the
year.. Mr.. Orr has been director of
the Fargo Conservatory Of music for
the past four years. He will begin
his work Sept. 1.
Two rehearsals of the orchestra
were held this week preparing the
music for the play Sitting Bull and
Custer. Both the band and the
orchestra are to be used in this play.
Director Bachman is working in
dustrially to perfect the musical set
ting of the play.
Miss Elizabeth Fresonka, who has
been studying in the piano depart
ment for the past few months, leaves
for her home in Tower City this week.
She win resume her studies in the
fall.
A. string quartet will furnish the ac-
compartment for Miss Grasses solo at
the Baccalaurate address, May 81. Olaf
H~andrickson has completed the ar
rangement to be used.
A full rehearsal Of The Wreck of the
Hesperus was held at the Little Coun-
try theatre on Wednesday evening
The next rehearsal will include the
orchestra. The cantata is being given
under the direction OF Harold Bach
man and the s~oloists will be Miss
Grasse, Fern Crothers, David Son.
quist and Ward Porter.
Miss leila Kolberg. student in the
piano department has returned to her
home and resumed her teaching. She
has q large class Of beginners.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16

Miss Holmduist is going to Europe
this umIne" to study voice culture.
She opened her program with a suite
OF four songs. two by Grieg, one by
Heland and one by Wennerberg. The
concer closed with a duet by Miss
HolmQuist and Mr.. Holmquist, Pas
sage-Birds' Farewell, by Hildach. and
Battle Thy Hands and Lips With This
Water (Thais), by M~assenet.
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slow movement "a variation form free
~ treated) and the finale Gtrikingly
successful.
This young man has accomplished a
creation Of real worth in this sonata
and it takes rank with the truly signi-
1cant novelties Of the chamber music
season.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16

The Fargo College Boys Glee club
gave their sixth annual concert In
Stones music hall, Thursday evening
the s~oIoists being Bertrand Alan Orr,
Clair Codding and George Ralf Kurtz
On Thursday morning the boys sang
in chapel at the college and at the
high school and were given a rousine
reception.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16
MUSIC n

DEATH" and Stephen suffers martyrdom,
praying for mercy upon his prosecutors.
Devout men carry him to his burial,
with much Lamentations, and utter
words of peace and hope over his grave.
Saul, who is present at the martyr
DOM. resolves to continue his persecu-
tons of the christian church., and for
this purpose Journeys toward Damas-
cus.-A sudden light shines around him,
and he is struck with blindness.-A
voice from heaven calls upon him to
proclaim the glory of the Lord to the
benighted people, and his companions
lead him by the hand into Damascus
There he prays, in bitter repentance,
until h Lord n to him Ananias,
who restores his sight, and confers up
on him his divine commission as a
christian preacher.-He Is baptized, and
breaches In he synagogues; and the
congregation praises the wisdom and
knowledge of God. .....
Saul, who after his conversion takes
the name of Paul, breaches before the
congregation.-Paul and Barnabas are
selected by the Holy Ghost, and sent as
ambassadors to spread a knowledge of
christianity abroad.-The multitude
preach the gospel of peace. The Jews,
yious. and consult how to kill Paul
But Paul and Barnabas, telling them
that they have rejected the truth, al
though they were chosen, first to have
the word OF the Lord set before him,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16

turn from them to preach unto the
Gentiles.-Paul miraculously cures a
cripple at Lystra; and the Gentiles, be-
Ieving that the gods have come down
Jupiter and Mercurius, and desire to
offer sacrifices to them.-But the
apostles refuse such vain homage; and
Paul e~ndeavors to divert h minds Of
the people from the worship of false
idols to that of the n living Cod
This excites the anger of the multitude;
and both Jews and Gentiles accuse him
Of having spoken against J~ehovah's
temple and the holy law, n raise a
cry of "stone him."-But the Lord,
whose help is ever nigh unto the faith
full, saves him from persecution!-Paul
convokes the elders of Ephesus, telling
them that he Is bound in the spirit to
go forth to Jerusalem, and that they
VIII see his face no more.-They weep
and pray; but Paul expresses his read
mess to die for the Lord, and takes his
leave, the elders accompanying him
unto the ship.-It is their comfort now
has fought a good fight, n kept we'll
the faith, a crown Of Righteousness
shall be Overland not only unto him,
the believers sing, but to all them that
Lord, and praise His holy name for
ever.
The beautiful and majestic solos in
81. raul VIII De enlcleHLly Interpreted
by Mrs. Manzanita Stephens, soprano;
Mrs. Harry H. Wheelock, contralto;
Henry Houglum, tenor; and Bertrand
Alan Orr, baritone. Prof. A. J. Steph-
ems will conduct and George Ralf Kurtz
will be at the organ and the Fargo
Symphony orchestra will assist in the
instrumental work and as there are
some magnificent accomplishments
there will be a treat along hat line.
The personnel OF the chorus will be as
follows:
sopranos-Mrs. E. NJ. Lier, Clara
Taves, Hazel Erickson, Irene Dian,
Frances Tillotson, Mrs. J. B. Bowman,
Rose Teichman, Gertie Lobben, Edith
Flewell, Marguerite l.. Beard, Manzan-
tia Stephens, Jessie Walker, Pearl
Bunce, Ina Best, Ella Beckman-Vowels,
Dorothy Bascom, Mrs. August Hanson,
Miss Minnie Johnson, Ruth Larson, Ell
len Larson, Anna Simonitsch, Miss
Arnes, Miss Van Pelt.
Altos-Edna Nelson, Mrs. H. P. Hal
version, Maude Games, Lillian c..
Wright, Mrs. Wilde, Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs.
e. S. Hill, Miss Swenson, Abbie Larson,
Mrs. Olson, Mrs. Smith, Miss Schroeder,
Miss Mark.
Tenors-R. w. Flewell, s. J.. Teich-
man, Paul unce, Edward Johnson, A.
r. Babcock, DR.. E. M. Lier, H. P. Hal
version, G. r. Vowles, Fred Thomaier,
G. G. Boise, L. N. Bourquin, g. J. Hoff,
]. A. Van Kleeck, A. Hauser, Dan Davis,
w. c. Swenson. A. L. Smith.
Basses-O. M. Varnson, A. R.. Wat
kins, j. c.. Bowman, D.. H. Williams,
William Penny, Geo. Hoenck, VIM. F
Zutz, D. E. %SonQuist, A. H. Dodsley, H.
W. Wills, George Aud, Mr.. Pilot
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16

It is generally commented upon that
a better rendition of Bucks Festival
TIE Deum in c has wv been given
vested choir Of Gethsemane cathedral,
last Sunday morning, when it was
given as al offertory anthem. 1t had
been well rehearsed under the direc-
ton Of Miss Blakeslee. The hymns too,
used for the convocation service, were
beautifully and very impressively rem
IarnH
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16
Cure for Stomach Disorders.

Disorders OF the stomach may be
avoided by the use Of Chamberlain's
Tablets. Many very remarkable cures
have been effected by these tablets.
Sold by All Dealers.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16

The Girls Glee club Of Fargo college
sang at Mapleton, Thursday evening,
the s~oloists being Manzanita Stephens
and Frances T1llotson. The party
travelled to and from the city in auto
mobiles.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16
DAKOTA
NSERVATO

A students recital by pupils Of the
Dakota Conservatory of Music will be
given at the Civic Centre on Saturday
evening, May 90, at 8 o'clock. The
public Is cordially invited to attend.
Program in full as follows:
ValSe hrogmann
Mary Goldberg.
March OF the Flower Girls -. Wachs
Etude in A nat ......... Wollenhaupt
Viola Hart.
Dancing Spirits ............. Bohm
Lillian Holmes.
Gypsy Dane .....:'..;...
Myrtle Hollander.
Fountain Bohm
Tom Akeley. ,
On the Mystic Lake ........... Helns
Estelle Pardoe.
ValSa bNFdUu
Lillian C~ruikshank.
Beneath Loves Window ...... LanSe
Marvel Ellison.
Merry Month Of May ......... Merkel
Evelyn Stewart. -
Second ValsG .........:... GooasG
Rudolph Rudd.
Waltz bufIak@tl
GVenneth Wasen1.
Mazurka .;nc pster, T0o8fo
Hloise Atwood.
ra1et-Among tho Flowers -. HoSchna
harriet Ashland and Eloase
81 Atwood.
valsa In e fat .........a... Durand
Emogene Peterson.
March from Tannhauser 80. 9
- Forest Rohan.
Dance of the Gnomes .....:...... J.,
HdI1T0I EaShioAu
On the Meadow ........'::..' Aacnner
Pearl Mcdonald,
Pas des Amphores ........ Cna1nlnaue
Margaret Barnes.
ytoUn-BarcaroIle from Tales OF
TTaArroan menace. Horace Hagen
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16

Florence Gormley played for the
young people Of the Agassiz school
Tuesday morning. illustrating a talk
on composers by playing selections
from the old masters.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16

Pupils of Miss Marie Mccormick. of
this city. teacher at the Johnson
School Of Music at Minneapolis, are
filling prominent pre-commencement
appointments at the school and some
are giving individual recitals.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16

ooked upon as being an indispensable
factor in the musical life Of the city.
A Minneapolis musical note in the
Musical Courier says: Frederic G.
Freemantel, who is with the Minnea-
polls Symphony orchestra on its spring
tour, Is having splendid success wher-
ever ne is singing. He has already ap-
peared with the orchestra at over TWEEN
ty concerts during, the first two weeks,
including big musical festivals held at
Winnipeg, Man; Fargo, N. D.; Red
Crosse, Wis; Madison, wis; Kinks
Vile, Mo-, a nd has ung the Swan and
Skylark twice, the Manzoni requiem
Freemantel's absence with the orches-
ira Mrs. Freemantel has assumed full
charge of the Freemantel studios in the
Handlcraft guild building.
In Norfolk, Conn, early next month
the annual festival OF music which has
made the town noted will take place.
This year the festival is to assume
especial Importance for the reason that
Jan Sibelius, the famous Finnish COM
poser, has written for 1t a new sym
phonlc poem. The work will have it's
first performance on any stage at one
OF the festival concerts and Sibelius is
coming to this country to conduct his
own music.
A. H. Runge, state fire marshal, the
possessor of a well trained robusto
basso voice, no better one in the state,
graciously Joined the ranks of the vest
ed choir of Gethsemane cathedral. last
Sunday night, and splepdidly assisted
In the musical features of the service,
his voice being prominent in the rendi-
ton of the anthem, A Radiant Morn.
J. B. Macedonian recently gave a re-
cltal n lecture for the pupils and
teachers Of the public schools at Am
brose.
Mrs. Florence M. Russell, supervisor
OF music in the public schools at Graf
ton, assisted the committee Of the
North Dakota Educational association
IN the preparation Of a syllabus for a
course of music for state high schools
Mrs. N. J. Little has been appointed
organist at st. Mary's cathedral in
this city.
Assisted by her uncle, GUSTAV Holm
ouist. the distinguished baritone,
Ragnhild Holmquist, the talented So
orano of the northwest, gave a fare
well concert at Minneapolis last night.
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ton. 1t is the first time that this
composition has been performed in
Fargo. The young player will be as
sisted by Mrs. Jessie Hazelton-Aske-
gard, soprano Of Moorhead. who has
pleased her audiences on every occa-
sion of her appearance.
The program will be as follows:
Italian Concerto (first movement) -.
BaCh
Song without words, OPP. So No. % -.
MenQelSSOhn
Perpetual Motion 1890. Mendelssohn
Miss Bowers.
Mrs. Askegaard.
Fantasy Impromptu .......... Chopin
Miss Bowers.
Fe faren ose Arditi
Mrs. A~skegaard.
Arabesque No. 2 ........... Debussy
Waltz observation-disclosures. Moskowski
Miss Bowers.
Wanderer Fantasy 49,. Schubert-L List
Miss Bowers.
Steinway piano used.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16
Music AZ presbvterian Church.

WUsIo at TFSSUyt9TIaH NTuTOh'
The quartet choir will present the
following music at the special service
for the Gideons at the First Presby-
terrain church at 8 o'clock tomorrow
evening, George Ralf Kurtz presiding
at the 6 a
Prelude-Evensong ......... Johnston
Anthem-The Lord Is My Light ....
Parker
Anthem-Tarry With Me -. Baldwin
Anthem~Gentle Holy Saviour ,.....
Gounod
Postlude-AIlegro ............ Spence
The music for the morning service
will include the following numbers:
Prelude-SelecteC ............ Dvorak
Anthems-God Is Our Refuge and
Strength Foote
Great Redeemer ............ Chuck
Postlude-Chant Triumphale .......
Shelly-Gaul
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16

A normal demonstration, under the
supervision of Aslaug Olsen-Wright,
will be given in Stones auditorium on
Friday evening, May 20.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16

A general recital was given in
Stones auditorium on last evening,
when the following program was pre-
scented:
Piano-Rondo from Sonatina ......
............. .............. Roger
Gertrude Stewart.
Piano-Fairies Music Box ...... Hall
A Swim in a Pool Of Tears zee. Lynes
Through the Looking Glass ....Lynes
Hedvig Sand.
Vlolln-POlOnalSe ..........Ss ftIeuluS
Gladys Anderson. .
Piano-Minuetto ........... Schubert
Iva McCracken.
Piano-Home Longing 800. Jungman
Harriet Lewis.
Piano-Crespescule ........... Frlmi
Agnes Tenneson.
P1ano-Serenata ........
Michael Coscio.
Reading-Little Shepherd Of King
David Kopelman.
Piano-Sonatina-Allegrd Marziale,
Andante, Allegro Giocoso $500.
Ellen Callander.
Voice-Staccato Polka ....... Mulder
Fanny Clapp.
Piano-La Castanette ........ Ketten
Maud Sa~ckrider.
Violin-Cavatina .............s BONN
Mary Driscoll.
Voice-O Fair, o Sweet and Holy
...,..,. .,,.......... Cantor
o Dream Divine .......... Sanderson
Eva Hey.
Reading-Bud's Fairy Tale .... Riley
Alice Pearson.
voice-Roberto, o Tu Che Adore.
.......,.... ............ Meyerheer
Clara Taves.
Piano-Impromptu In A fat .......
...,......... ........... Schubert
Katherine Medelnnan.
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looked upon Al being an indispensable
factor in the musical life of the city.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16

Also contributed a number Of piano
solos.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16

Mrs. Florence M. Russell, supervisor
Of must in the public schools at Graf
ton, assisted the committee Of the
North Dakota E~ducational association
in the preparation Of a syllabus for a
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16

J. B. Macedonian recently gave a re-
cltal and lecture for the pupils and
teachers Of the public schools at Am
brose.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-16

A general recital was given in
Stones auditorium on last evening,
when the following program was pre-
Sented:
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-11-21
Ha MILLION [OLIAp MYSTEPY@Fadd cGaitE

lessly, looking out of windows, imagining
forms in the shadows. Her Imagination had
not deceived her; she had heard doors elosa
softly.
Susan, Susanl" she murmured but
Susan was in the hospital.
Oliver Twist What had possessed her
to start reading that old tale again? She
should have read something of light and
joyous character After half an hours
wandering about the lonely house she re
turned to the library, feeling that she woul1
be safer where both telephone and revolver
were.
And while she sat waiting for she knew
not what her swiftly beating heart send
ing the blood into her throat so that 1t al
most siffocated her man turned into the
street and walked resolutely toward the Har.
greave place He passed man leaning
against a lamp post, but he never turned to
look at him,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-11-21

board oiR be Gbsolats and final Nothing
Of literary nature soiH be considered IN
fhe decision, nor 0iveD any preference in
the selection Of the ioiHner Of the $4,000
prize. The ldst too feeIs, iohich t0iH give
the most acceptable aolatiOn TO the mvs-
tery toiH be presented in the thedters
hGUin0 this feature as soon az il is pos
rble 10 produce the some. The story corre-
spending TO these motion picturea ViH ap-
1edr IN the ne1spaperS ooincidentdIlv, or
aS soon after the appearance Of the pic
tHres as practicable. With the last too
'eels toiH be shoton 'he pictures Of the toiH-
ner, his or her home, and other interesting
features II 10 Hnder0tOod that the net0s-
papers, so far as practicable, in printing
the last too chapters of the story BY Har-
old MacGr0th, ioiH also shoto a picture of
the successful coHtestont.
Solutions to the r9vsterv must not be-
more than 100 ioords long, Here are some
questions to be kept in mind in connection
Wih the mystery as an aid to solution:
No What becomes Of the miHionGireP
No. 2-Whdt becomes of the Sl,0000003
No. S-Whom does Florence mGrryp
No. What becomes of the RGssiqn
coantessp
NOBODY connected either directly or In
Gireotly Dith "The Million Dollar Mvs-
terry" ,oiH be considered as contestant.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-11-21

safety. Cant you feel the truth Of all
thIsT
mo, mol Please do not approach any
nearer stay where you are!"
At that moment the telephone rang. With
the revolver still leveled she picked up the
receiver.
Hello, hello! Who is iti o,
Jim, Jim, come at once am holding at
bay man who says he is my father. Hold
him where he ls you say2 All right,
will. Come qulckl"
JIM" murmured the man, still advan'
cling. He must have that revolver. The
poor child might spoil the whole affair. 80
what Jones tells me Is true: that you are
going to marry this reporter chapP"
She did not answer.
with or without my conscntH"
II only he would drop that fearless smile!
she thought. "With or without anybody's
consent" she said.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-11-21

"Don't you know ms1" asked the
stranger in a singularly pleasant voice.
Florence had been imposed upon too many
times She shook her head dehantly, though
her knees shook so that she was certain
that the least touch would send her over.
al am your father, child"
Florence slipped unsteadily behind the
desk and seized the revolver which lay 10
the drawer. The man by the curtains
smiled sadly. 1t was smile that caused
Florence to waver a bit. STILL she extended
her arm.
You do not believe meT said the man.
advancing slowly,
"No. have been deceived too many
times, sir. Stay where you are. You will
wait here till my butler returns o, IL I
were only sure!" she burst out suddenly
and passionately. What proof have you
that you are what you say?"