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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
CHI A P T E R I.
I Find Life.

Those soft pink circles which fell
upon my face and hands, caught in
my hair, danced around my feet, and
frolicked over the billowy waves of
bright, green grass-did I know they
were apple blossoms? Did / know it
was an apple tree through which
looked up to the blue sky, over which
white clouds scudded away toward
the great hills? Had slept and been
awakened by the wind to find myself
in the world?
/: It is probable that l had for some
time been familiar with that tree, and
all my surroundings, for I had been
breathing two and half years, and
had made some progress in the art IF
reading and sewing, saying catechism
and prayers. l knew the gray kitten
which walked away; knew that the
girl who brought it back and reprov-
ed me for not holding it was Alkaline,
my nurse; knew that the young lady
who stood near was cousin Sarah AL
exander, and that the girl to whom
bread into brick oven was Big Jane; ;
that I was Little Jane, and that the
white house across the common was
squire f1Oruer s.
There was no surprise in anything
save the loneliness of blossom and
| tree; of the grass beneath and the
sky above; and this first indelible i'm.
print on my memory seems to have
found this inner something I call me,
as capable of reasoning as it has ever
| been.
While I sat and wondered, father
came, took me in his loving arms and
carried me to mothers room, where
she lay in a tent-bed, with blue fol
iage and blue birds outlined on the
white ground of the curtains, like the
apple-boughs on the blue and white
sky. The cover was turned down
and I was permitted to kiss baby
sister, and warned to be good, lest
Mrs. Dampster, who had brought the
baby, should come and take it away
This autocrat was pointed out, as
she sat in a gray dress, white 'ker
chief and cap, and no other potentate
has ever inspired me with such rev
erential awe.
My second memory is of "great
awakening" to a sense of sin, and Of
my lost and undone condition. On {
warm summer day, while walking
alone on the common which lay be
tween home and Squire Homer!
house, I was struck motionless by thu
thought that I had forgotten God. I
seemed probable considering the to
tai depravity Of my nature, that
had been thinking bad thoughts, ant
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
Bird Aiiav.

Has any one in Columbus heard of
Bird alley? Yep. this street is in Co.
lumbus and is inhabited only by birds,
choice canary birds. Bird alley is in
the penitentiary. i'll the hospital de-
partment. where seventy-hve canary
birds, neatly housed in artistic cages.
lend their warnings and song to cheer
the inmates of the walled city. These
birds are housed on the second floor
Of the hospital building and occupy a
row about twenty feet long. All breeds
and colors are here representation
lumbus Dispatch.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
VISIT OUR BAZAAR

Our Fall Festival and Bazaar is
now In full blast every afternoon and
evening. Lunches served from 2 IN.
til II o'clock. Supper served Thurs.
day and Friday evenings. Interesting
booths good music. Bazaar closes
Friday night eleven o'clock.
Everybody cordially invited.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
Counter
Confessions
Bv SARAH BAXTER

James and Lucy Anderson were
cousins. Their uncle. Peter Anderson.
was very rich, and when he died a will
was produced leaving all his property
to James and Lucy jointly. This was
no surprise, for it was well known that
the testator, who had no children, had
approved a plan of union between his
favorite nephew and niece and that
they should inherit his property. They
were lovers, were engaged and soon to
be married.
There was great surprise, therefore,
when half brother of the deceased
named Torrance pronounced the will q
forgery. This would give the property
to the heirs at law, and Torrance would
receive third, or about $2OO,OOO. But
still greater surprise was sprung
when Torrance accused James Ander-
son of the forgery. Unfortunately, both
witnesses to this will were dead.
Torrance had divorced his wife, who
had married another man named
Baker. Baker had trouble with the wo-
man and to get rid Of her had gone to
parts unknown. 1t was supposed that
the origin Of the accusation was in
Mrs. TOrrance-Baker, who had known
Mr.. Anderson, the testator, and swore
that the signature to the will was not
his.
When James Anderson received a
visit from her attorney, Edward Mark
ham, James asked whether, should an
accused person confess the crime Of
which he was accused, his counsel
would still be bound to defend him.
The lawyer replied that defense un-
der the circumstances would be per.
fectly legitimate. Thus Informed, James
confessed that he had forged his uncle's
will. Markham was greatly surprised.
Tor young Anderson had a singularly
honest countenance. Indeed, notwith-
standing the confession, Markham did
not believe that his client was guilty.
Markham took great interest In the
case. for not only fortune for a pair
Of young lovers, but young Anderson's
acQuittal of q heinous crime, were at
stake. There was the usual examina.
ton Of experts in chirography and the
usual differences Of opinion on the part
OF these gentlemen. Half of them pro.
nounced the signature to the will to be
genuine. while the other half declared
that 1t was a palpable forgery. Most
OF the latter on comparing the sigma.
ture with specimens Of James Ander
sons writing bore witness that he had
written It. One expert declared that
no man could have written it, for II
bore many characteristics Of a femi
nine hand. -
Lucy Anderson attended the cour
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
New Studio Ready.

VIM. P. Elkjer, the photographer,
is now nicely located in his new quar-
tiers in the Johnson building, west of
Benson Bros plumbing shop, on Ben
son avenue. A fine skylight has been
put in, partitions moved and the place
generally fixed up in a first class
shape. Mr.. Elkjer ranks high in the
state when it comes to the artistic
part of photography and will no doubt
continue having a good business.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
A Good Improvement.

A. J. Ekander is very materially
improving his building on corner Of
Third and Litchfield. Large windows
are being placed on two sides Of the
garage and the exterior will all be
succeed. The upper floor will be
available for Offices or living apart
ments with entrance on Third St.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
"kANDlYoHl" is sCULPTURED
WilImar Artist Has Finished a Com
mission for the kandiyohi
County Bank,

An additional decorative feature to
the beautiful interior of the new Kan.
diyohi County Bank building is a
piece of sculpture executed by Eben
E. Lawson of this city. It is a re.
presentation of "Kandiyohi" an In.
dian with spear and a catch of buf-
falo fish, the emblem which the bank
uses on it's stationery, checks, ETC.
The statue was placed in it's position
above the clock to the rear of the
room facing the entrance last Satur.
day, and is receiving much favorable
comment, the bank officials say.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
Is Now Teleoranh onerator

Mrs. Amanda Hakanson and son
Albin of Minneapolis, came to Will
mar yesterday to visit their many
relatives and friends here. Misses
Josie and Amy Hakanson have been
visiting here for some time.
Albin Hakanson has not been seer
by the writer since he was little lad
in New London Fifteen years ago. He
is now fine young man and employ
ed as telegraph operator in Minneap
oils, having moved from Greeley, Col.
with his mother last spring.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10

regularly and was naturally under a
terrible strain. When this testimony
was adduced several persons among
the spectators looked at her as much
as to say. "Perhaps, after all, she Is
the criminal" This was too much for
her. She tainted and was carried out
Of the courtroom.
The next development in the case
was that Lucy sent for her lovers
counsel and confessed to him that it
was she and not James who had forged
the will. This set new complexion on
the case for the attorney. He had two
confessions, one from James, the other
from Lucy Anderson. The former he
had never believed, and as the case
had proceeded he had conceived a sus-
picion that James was shielding some
one. When Lucy had tainted on hear
ing that the forger must have been a
woman the lawyer made up his mind
that he had reached a solution of the
problem.
he consulted with his client, inform
Ing him of Lucy's confession. James
did not seem to be surprised on hear
Ing Of it, but stolidly adhered to what
he had said. declaring that Lucy had
confessed to save him from disgrace
and imprisonment he begged her
counsel to conceal the latest confession
and, II he could not save him on tech
n1cality, to let the case go against him.
The prisoner was convicted, largely
on the evidence of Mrs. Torrance Baker,
who at the time the will was made or
supposed to have been made was on
very friendly terms with the testator.
James received his conviction stoically,
az though conscious Of doing a noble
action instead Of having committed a
crime. Lucy was again carried out of
the courtroom in q swoon. Shortly aft
, er the finding of the verdict James was
sentenced to ten years imprisonment
IN the state penitentiary.
Just before he was to be taken to
prison who should turn up but Francis
Baker, the second husband of Mr1
Torrance Baker. who had been active
In securing young Anderson's convic-
ton. He had been in the interior of
South America.
Bakers return produced a great
bouleversement in the situation. he
had witnessed subsequent win to the
one mentioned, leaving all his estate
to his nephew With a provision that
he should marry his cousin Lucy. A
new hunt was instituted and this viii
found. Torrance also testified that the
signature to the will James Anderson
had been convicted Of forging was
Genuine.
James Anderson's counsel applied
for a new trial The application was
granted, and at the second trial, which
was a mere form, the accused was &C.
Quilted He had been shielding Lucy
under the belief that she had forged
the win, and she later had attempted to
shield him. thinking to save him BY
her own sacrifice
They were ready enough to comply
with the provisions Of the second VIM
and were married accordingly.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
Special Music at Presbyterian Churc|

Special Music at Presbyterian Church.
Those present at the Presbyterian
church Sunday evening were delight.
ed with the musical numbers. The Sc
1ections by the chorus choir, mems
quartette and the violin solo by Mr.
Wilbur were all much enjoyed. There
will be special music next Sunday eve
ming and all are cordially invited.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
Eastern Star Social

A coffee and sale was given by the
members of the Eastern Star in the
new Masonic building last Friday az
ternoon. The ladies enjoyed a good
patronage and many people took the
occasion to inspect the new hall, which
is now about completed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
Will Move Tomorrow.

Skoog, Anderson Company expect to
move into their fine new quarters in
their new building on Litchfield Ave
this week, probably tomorrow night
Mr.. Morrell, the and 10 cent store
man, who occupies the west half OF
the ground floor is now nicely locat
ed in his new place of business.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
Alliaator Eooa

More than 100 eggs have been found
In one alligator. They are eaten In the
West Indian islands and on the west
coast Of Africa. They resemble In
shape hens egg and have much the
same taste, but are larger.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10

Andrew Nelson, the insurance
man, had card from Niobe, N. OAK,
saying that they had from two to five
feet of snow up there Sunday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10

Mrs. Chas. Bredberg and Mrs. ALI
Olander Of New London were visitors
with Willmar relatives this week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
The Big Chicago Game.

Next Saturday occurs the big Chi
cago-Minnesota football game at Min
neapolis. A number of the local en-
thusiasts will be going down to wit
ness the same.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10

Mrs. Oscar Renstrom of Belgrade
visited her mother, Mrs. Gustaf Peter
son here this week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
Decorates Masonic Windows.

Mr.. Hogan, the Morris decorator
has designed and finished five stain
ed-glass windows in the interior o.
the new Masonic lodge room. They
are the various Masonic emblems ant
are finely executed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
OUR WORKS.

a certain inar6culate set con-
sciousne.s dwells dimly in US, which
only our works can render ar6cu-
late and decisively discermble. Our
works are the mirror wherein the
spirit first sees its natural pigments;
hence, too, the folly Of that impos-
able precept, know myself" till
it be translated into this partially
possible one, Know what thou
canst work out." -Carlyle.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to express our thanks and
appreciation for kindness shown dur.
ing the illness and after the death
Of our father. We are also very
grateful for the many beautiful flow
ers.
Edwin G. Rails0n.
Mrs. o. A. Hedin.
Mrs. G. E. Monson.
Mrs. K. Hande.
H44zl1d& lI&6nd61ze
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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10

Two thunder showers within a
week in November! How is that for
Minnesota?
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
The Barber Shop,

me 6aFber SHOP.
The Metropolitan Barber Shop,
Bank Of Willmar Building, B. T. Otos,
Proprietor, is the shop to get a shave,
hair cut and bath. Good sanitary bath
rooms. Razors honed and scissors
sharpened.-Adv.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
PIANO For SALE.

For sale at q bargain, q new Wash
burn piano, Lyon & Healy make, will
be sold on favorable terms. Call on
or address Mrs. Geo. Sanderson, WILL
mar, MINI. Tel. 635. Adv tt
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
REV. ". E. PEARSON, A. NJ, Pastor

Regular service Sunday morning al
1890 o'clock.
Regular English service next Sun
day evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10

Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Lindberg were
at New London the first of the week
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10
Proved Fact.

Proved Fact.
80 your play is all about a prize
6ght?'
"Yes; was determined the critics
shouldn't. have a chance to say /,
hadn't a punch in it. "-Baltimore Amer
lean.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10

Tribune Wan.Tads Bring Results.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10

Our Advice Is:
When YOU feel out of sorts from consti-
patton, let us say that if -
3exaQQ 4tde'1Qiea1
DO not relieve you, SEQ . physician,
because no other home remedy will.
Sold only by u, 10 cents. '.
Carlson Bros.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-11-10

A loving heart is the beginning Of all
knowledge.-Carlyle, .@ -.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-04-30

gentleman is Mr. Merritt, and during
his several visits to OToy!!le ias made
many warm end lasting friendships.
Those who know him trust that if his
party continues in the asceDdancy
Mr.. Merritt may yet be honored with
high place as : reward for his party
loyalty
There is to be an athletic smoker
held at Okanogan tomorrow night, and
two Oroville boys appear as head lin
crs. Beverley Powell is down for
Wrestling match, his opponent being
Herbert Robinson of Conconully.
Charlie Devon is billed for five
round boxing match, his opponent be
ing Walter Pein, of Okanogan. No
doubt a number from Oroville will be
present at the smoker.
Monday the boys in the First Nation
al bank sorted over some 5000 all In
quarters an accumulation of some
months, and Of that big stack of silver
1855 was Canadian coins. This will
give people on the outside some idea
OF the amount of Canadian money in
circulation at this point so near the
British Columbia line. At times near
ly, or fully, 80 per cent of the cash
handled about town is in Canadian
paper and silver At some points in
the state there is a discount on Cana
dian money. If that rule held good
here there would be a very heavy loss
in shaves of that kind, or the ready
cash would be considerably curtailed.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-04-30

some two years ago. 1t is probably
that eventually Mr.. and Mrs. Gilmore
will return to Oroville to reside
Prosper DeGenk who has lived for
number of years on the mountain
west of Oroville, will sell a lot of
stock, farm machinery and household
goods at public auction, at his place,
OF Thursday, May 20, and expects to
change his residence soon after the
sale. He has not as yet decided just
where he will go, but he proposes to
head south.
During the past week s.. lot of the
baby trout that DR.. Elmer is looking
after were placed in the small lakes
on Whisky hill. The consignment that
has been cared Cor by Guy Gilmour, at
dition, and all the little fellows will
eventually find their way into the
lakes and streams of this neighbor-
hood insuring sport for fisherman a
few years hence.
H. d. Merritt, of Spokane, was a
visitor in Orovile Saturday, called
here to participate in the Odd Fellows
entertainment held Saturday evening.
Mr.. Merritt IS one of the cid residents
of Spokane, and a very successful at
torney. He has always been an ac-
tive leader in the councils of the dem
ocratic party of Spokane, and was a
candidate for congress on the demo-
cratic ticket at the primary election
last year. A most genial and likeable
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12
COURT TEST
II. O. Richards May Get Primary Law
Into Court.

Huron, May I'm response to
the recent suggestion from Former
Gov. Andrew w. Lee, Rev. Robert w.
Hare and others, advising a court
test on the legislative repeal of the
Richards primary law, r.. o. Rich
ards has just forwarded a formal re-
ply to the petitioners, informing them
of the test case being instituted in
Beadle county. Mr.. Richards letter
includes the following paragraph:
1T is of the greatest importance
that the supreme court of this state,
as well as the United States supreme
court, If necessary, should finally
settle the validity of this repeating
primary law of 1915 before any
rights under this law are claimed.
1t will unquestionably avoid an end
less litigation that is certain to arise
in an attempt to enforce it,"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12
WAR SUMMARY
PROGRESS OF CONDITIONS AS
COMPILED BY THE ASSO-
GATED PRESS.

New York, May Especial: The
sinking of the Cunard steamer by a
German submarine and the situation
which has arisen by reason of this
act continues the chief subject of the
war in the interest of Americans.
Germany has expressed regret to the
United States for the loss of Ameri-
can lives in the disaster, but it is de-
clared that Great Britain, by reason
of her starvation" practices against
the German civilian population and
because her merchantmen are armed
and carry c~ontraband of war, is re-
sponsible for the sending of the liner
to the bottom.
In the land campaign in France
and Belgium there are intimations of
a strong movement of the allies
against the Germans with heavy rein
forcements. The French war office
reports the capture of many prison
ers and guns during the last two days
and German headquarters admits
that in the neighborhood of Carency
the allies have succeeded in occupy
ing the foremost German trenches.
The attacks and counter attacks are
continuous and the losses on both
sides are heavy.
The British line, Notwithstanding a
very strenuous week, remains the
same to the east of Ypres as it was
on the night of May 3 and 4, when
the British troops were obliged to
draw back a little.
In the Carpathians the Germans
are reported to be making prepara-
tons for a farther movement against
the Russians in their new positions.
while in the Baltic provinces the Rus
slams have succeeded in inficting up
on their adversaries near Mitau Sc
rious losses.
While all advices indicate that
Italy is ready TO take decisive action
and that the time limit fixed for Aus
tria's reply to the Italian demand has
just about expired. no word has
come of a break between the Aus
trian and Italian governments. The
final movements of both countries are
being yelled in secrecy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12

sustained by a fall on an alleged de-
feetive sidewalk while he was trans
acting business in Vermillion on
April Is, last.
He alleges that while on his way
from a hotel to a railway depot at
8 As O'Clock in the morning he walk
ed off or fell off an embankment
eight or ten feet high and was Sc
riously injured internally. He fur
Their alleges that since the fall he has
been helpless and has since been un-
der the care of a physician. He al
leFes he fell from the walk at a
point where il made a sharp curve,
and that the city was negligent in
not having the sidewalk lighted at
that point.
The city commission will take ac-
ton on the claim for damages at its
next meeting. If the claim is reject
ed. as il is practically certain to be,
il is expected Wehe will institute a
damage suit for the amount in the
federal court.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12
LOCAL NEWS.

Eat at Jacks.
Try the Madison Cafe lunches.
You will miss something if you do
not examine those new dresses at
Morse's.
Sandwiches of all kinds at the
Madison Cafe.
Might as well take the watch to
Osborn's first.
Gardens plowed and all kinds of
team work. Phone 1856 blue.TA. l..
Morgan.
Wanted. Dining room girl at
Star Restaurant.
When you are hungry eat at the
Madison Cafe.
Phone 209, c. j. Simpson, for
black dirt, sand and gravel.
Chambermaid wanted at Jacks
restaurant.
For Sale. Good yellow seed corn.
y. J. McGrath, phone K3, farm.
Eat at Jacks.
Call on Spawn Bros. for painting,
paper hanging and everything in the
line of decorations. Country work
solicited. Phone $50 blue.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-05-12

Call on Geo. Simpson for all kinds
of cement work, excavations and els
tern repairing.
See u line of new summe
dresses, just received.-Mrs. X.
Knoeri.
$500 in cash to any person bring
ing to my store a standard make
watch or clock | cannot repair.-Guy
T.. Hanson.
Eat at Jacks.
For Sale. Sand, gravel and black
dirt. S. Thompson, phone 3S3
yellow.
Motor cycle for sale cheap. Cash,
trade or terms. Good as new, and a
bargain. Address ~" Leader.
Lost. In city Friday or Saturday,
watch fob, |. o. o. f. insignia. Re-
ward. This office.
Painting, paperhanging and inter
ior decorating. Get my prices.-W.
M. Taylor, phone 482 green.
Found. Auto tire appliances. This
office.
Earle Kelley was a business visitor
in Sioux Falls today.
Rev. j. +. Booth of Ramona spent
the day in Madison.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher
Shirley of Clarno, a daughter.
d. G.. Beatty was a returning pas
canoar from BRADLEY nv the m0rpinp
train.