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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02

with Miss Followed. He took In the
situation at a glance. Was it relief
that sprang into his eyes as he saw
the two old men?
Frederic came down from the win
dow, somewhat too swiftly for one who
Is moved by shame and contrition, and
faced the group with a well.assumed
look Of modification in his pale,
twitching face. He spoke in low. re-
pressed tones, but not once did he
permit his gaze to encounter that Of
his father.
I'm awfully sorry to have made a
nuisance of myself. 1t does go to my
head and II dare say the heat o.
the room helped to do the work. I'm
all right now, however. The fresh air
did mt a lot of good. Hope you'll
overlook my foolish attempt to be a
devil Of a fellow" He hesitated a mo-
ment and then went on. more clearly.
I'm all right now. father. 1t shall not
happen again, l can promise you
that" A close observer might have
seer the muscles of his jaw harden
as he uttered the final sentence. He
intended that his father should take
1t as a threat, not as an apology.
Brood was watching him closely, a
puzzled expression in his eyes; gradu-
ally it developed into something like
admiration. In the clamOr of voices
hat ensued the older nan detected
the presence Of an underlying note of
censure for his own behavior. For the
first time in many years he expert
enced a feeling of shame.
Someone was speaking at his
elbow. Janey Followed, in her young.
enthusiastic voice, shrilled something
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02

He came swiftly into the room from
the hall, and not from his closet. The
look OF relief In Yvonne's eyes was
short-lived. She saw amazement in
the faces of the two old men-and
knew!
after we have had the feats OF
magic" Brood was saying, Miss Des
mond will read to you, ladies and gen
tlemen, that chapter Of our Journal
my Gawd!" groaned both Of the
middle-aged gentlemen. looking at
their watches.
relating %" a....-
You'll have to excuse me. Brood
really. o know. Important engage
ment uptown"
"Sit down. Cruger," exclaimed Hold
der. THE lady Won't miss you"
"-relating to our first encounter
with the great and only Ranjab," pur.
sued Brood. o~racularly. we found
him in a little village far up in the
mountains. He was under sentence
Of death for murder. BY the way.
Yvonne, the kris you have in your
hand is the very Weapon the good fell
low used in the commission of his
crime. He was in prison and was to
die within a fortnight after our arrival
in the town. heard of his unhappy
plight and all that had led up to it.
His case interested me tremendously.
One night, a week before the proposed
execution, my friends and I stormed
the little prison and rescued him. We
we're just getting over the cholera and
needed excitement. That was fifteen
years ago. He has been my trusted
body servant ever since. l am sure
you will be interested in what l have
written about that thrilling adven-
ture."
Yvonne had dropped the ugly knife
upon the table as if it we're a thing
that scorched her fingers.
Ibid he-really kill a man." whis-
pered Miss Janey, with horror in her
eyes.
He killed a IN His wife, Miss
Janey. She had been faithless. o
see. He cut her heart out And now:
Ranjah, are you ready?"
The Hindu salaamed. "Ranjab Is
always ready, sahib," said he. !
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02
pomesticated Geography.

You can wander around Metz lin.
,liana). and Gibraltar (Pennsylvania),
and Belgrade (Missouri), and DIN
kirk (Maryland) without being shot
as a spy. If more scholarly associa-
lions beckon, what say you to London
(Texas), Stratford (Connecticut), Ok
ford (Idaho), Heidelberg fMississip-
ply and Cambridge (Maine)? If you
low art and aro|'4- iIre, HE away to
Milan ,~(TenIe=see), Florence (Utah).
Vienna (South Dakota), or -~.ersailles
'tKentucky). And if you seel: the
antique flavor of Athens, or Pompeii.
or Venice, or IL other venerable
ruin
But what's the use? We have it all
In America; just run over the map
and take your choice. Geography is
the finest Of indoor sports this e
anyhow.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02
CHAPTER vm-contInued.

iFEHF5 LMtTt #H gNEE" aassr.. EEa
Then, before their startled, horror
struck eyes, the Hindu coolly plunged
the %glittering blade into his breast,
driving 1t in to the hiltl
Good Lord!" shouted the two old
men.
Ranjab serenely replaced the sword
In its scabbard.
ut is not always the knife that finds
the heart" said he, SO slowly, 30 full
of meaning, that even the old men
grasped the significance of the cryptic
remark.
"A Teller can be fooled. no matter
how closely he Watches" said Mr.
Dawes. and he was not referring to
the amazing sword trick.
mo. sir" said MI. Riggs, with
gloomy ir~releyance. Il don't like that
woman"
The old spell Of tho Orient had
fallen upon the ancients They were
hearing the vague whisperings Of
voices that anne from nowhere, -
they had heard them years 8 In the
mystic silences Of the East.
.Sh! One comes" said Ranjab.
softly. 1T will be the masters SON.
An instant later his closet door
closed noiselessly behind him and the
old lei were alone. blinking 1T each
other. There was no sound from the
hall. They waited. watching the cur
tained door. At last they heard foot
steps On the stairs, quick footsteps OF
the young.
Frederick strobe rapidly into the
room.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02
WHEN A MAN MARRIES
is HE SUPPOSED TO EsPoUSE
ENTIRE FAMILY?
Consensus Of Cases Seems to Show
That He Actually Marries His
Wife and All Her Relatives
How 1t Works.

Does a man marry his wife's fam
ily?" He claims he doesn't. But a
prominent society woman declared not
long ago that he does, no matter what
he thinks about it, and more recently
a prominent college professor made
the same statement.
Looking around among ones &C"
quaintances, for evidence, it is a pref
ty general fact that the wife's family
is more in evidence than the hus-
bands One hears more of the wife's
kin. and the children seem to be bet
ter acquainted with relatives on the
maternal side.
When mothers relatives come avis.
iting they are made much Of and CIV
en- the run Of the house. If any of IA
Tiers relatives have the temerity to
invite themselves for an extended WIS.,
it there is a chill in the home at
mosphere and nobody acts natural
least of all father, who is made to feel
that he Is imposing upon h good ma
ture of his overworked spouse.
The wife's relatives feel that it is
not only their right but their bounden
duty to butt in, no matter b the
circumstances. And usually the butt
in is accepted meekly and endured
| more or less amiably by the entire
family. Any husband who is a gen"
tleman will do his kicking away from
home, or, If he cannot contain himself
at the moment, go dow and poke the
furnace and with the cat.
And yet, on the whole, the wife's
-o1I~-, IN tho amount nf
damage that g husbands relatives can
do, once they determine to make
themselves felt. !
When a husbands mother decides
that his children are not being
brought up right, or that his wife Is
eXtravagant or a poor h"ousekeeper,
etc, and that her interference is7nec'
essary, real trouble starts, not only
for the mans wife but even more so
for the man himself. His mother-in-
law would never dare to attempt what
his own mother will dc to him.
The wife may have a ~ne'er-do-wel!
brother who occasionally m and
camps upon her hospitality. But II
the husband has such a brother, nine
times in ten the brother has married
and expects his more prosperous reia'
tives to support a wife and numerous
progeny.
AS for fathers-in-law on both sides
they don't count appreciably. BY
the time a man becomes a father-ln-
law he has been so we'll trained into
his proper sphere that he wisely re-
fuses to mix in any kind Of family at-
fairs that do not concern his finances.
Anyway, there is usually a chord OF
sympathetic understanding between a
man and his father-in-law. while every
wife knows the wiles that will blnd
her fatherin-law to her for ever n
aye.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02

into his ear that caused him to look
at her in utter amazement. 1t was so
astounding that he could not believe
he heard Alright. He mumbled in a
questioning tone, 81 beg your pardon?"
and she repeated her remark.
"How wonderfully like you Frederic
is, Mr.. Brood" Then she added: "Do
you know, I've never noticed it until
tonight. It's really remarkable"
"It is a most gratifying discovery"
said he, and turned to speak to Mrs.
Desmond. He did not take his gaze
from Frederic's whites set face, how
ever! and, despite the Tax that he
knew the girl had uttered an idle COM
monplace, he was annoyed to find
himself studying the features of Ma
tides boy with al interest that
seemed almost laughable when he con-
sidered it later on.
His guests found much to talk about
in the room. He was soon being
dragged from n object to another
and ordered to reveal the history, the
use and the nature of countless things
that obviously were intended to be
just what they seemed; such as rugs.
shields, lamps, N so forth. He was
ably assisted by Messrs. Riggs and
Dawes, who lied ~prodigiously in a
frenzy of rivalry.
What a perfectly delightful Bud
dha." cried Miss Janey, stopping in
front of the idol. How perfectly
lovely he is-or is it a she. Mr..
Brood?"
Frederic Joined Lydia at the table.
GA delicious scene, wasn't it," he
asked, bitterly. in lowered tones.
Her fingers touched his. What did
he mean, Freddy? Oh, l felt so sorry
for you. 1t was dreadful"
Don't take 1t so seriously, Lyddy,"
he said. squeezing her hand gently.
Both of them realized that it was the
nearest thing to a caress that had
passed between them in a fortnight
through him. Dear old girl. my dear
old girl" he whispered b%rokenly.
Her ayes radiated Joy, her lips part
ed in a wan, tremuIous smile of sur
prise, and a soft sigh escaped them.
MY dear, dear boy" she murmured,
and was happier than she had beer in
weeks.
See here. old chap" said one OF the
middle-aged gentlemen. again consult
ing his watch as he loudly addressed
his host, cant you hurry this per-
Torrance Of yours along a bit? 1t is
after ten. you know"
81 will summon the magician" said
Brood. B prepared, ladies and gen.
tlemen. to meet the devil. Ranjab is
the prince OF darkness"
He lifted his hand to strike the
gong that stood near the edge of. the
table.
Involuntarily four pairs Of eyes fas-
tened their gaze upon the door to the
Hindu's closet. Three mellow, softly
reverberating blooms" filed the room.
Almost instantly the voice of the Hin
du was heard.
"Ai-ee. sahib!"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02

these and over the girders is an outer
the great length is a series Of cabins.
Right in front is the station Of the
lookout man. who is In charge of the
starting and the landing; he has an
chors slung beneath him. In the first
boat, which is entirely covered In. are
two petrol engines. Behind this boat
Is the gangway, fitted up with sleeping
the observation station. It is from
here that the bombs are dropped, and
it 10 in here that the marvellous steer
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02
closet. An odd expression Of alarm

| closet An odd expression OF alarm
crept into her eyes.
Frederic" she said. softly. almost
timorousiy.
He lifted his head quickly, and then
spsang to his feet. His eyes were wet
and his lips were drawn. Shame pos
sessed him. He tried to smile, but 1t
vas a pitiful failure.
"Oh, I'm SO ashamed of-of-" he
began. In a choked voice. "
ASHAMED because you have cried?'
| she said quickly. But no! 1t is good
to cry-it is good for women to cry.
But when a strong nan breaks down
and sheds tears, l am-oh, l am heart
broken. But come! You must go to
your room and battle your face. Go at
once. Your father must not know that
you have cried. He"
Oh him!" came from between
Frederic's clinched teeth.
"Hush!" she cried, with another
glance at Ranjab's door. She would
have given much to know whether
the Hindu was there or still below
stairs. you must not say such"
Il suppose you're trying to smooth
1t ove so that they won't consider
him a brute. Is that it,"
Hush: Please, please! You know
that my heart aches for you, mon
ami 1t was cruel of him, it was cow
ardly, yes, cowardly! Now l have
said it," She drew herself up and
turned deliberately toward the little
door across the room.
His eyes frightened. The crooked
sneer turned into an imploring smile.
Forgive me, Yvonne! You must
e that Pm beside myself. IL"
But you must be sensible. Re-
member he is your father. He is a
strange a There has been a great
deal Of bitterness in his life. He"
But ! cant go on the way things
are now He's getting to be worse
than ever. / never have had a kind
word from him, seldom a word of any
description. Never a kind look. Can't
you understand how 1t goads me to"
Il am your friend" she said slowly.
ia this the way to reward rne?"
He dropped to his knees and COW
cred her hands with kisses, mumbling
his plea for forgiveness.
Il am 80 terribly unhappy" he said
Ove and over again. I'D leave this
house tonight If it we're not that 1
cant bear the thought Of leaving you,
Yvonne. / adore you You are every
thing in the world to me. T."
Get up!" she cried out sharply. He
lifted his eyes in dumb wonder and
alteration. but not in time to catch
the look Of triumph that swept across
her face.
-You will forgive me?" he cried,
coming to his feet. 81 couldn't help
saying it. 1t was wrong-wrong! But
You win forgive me, Yvonne?"
She turned away. walking slowly
toward the door. He remained rooted
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02
How Doctor Abbott Prepares Sermon.
NV ,,,+hod IF nreDaration for any

How Doctor Abbott Prepares Sermon.
f My method of preparation for any
sermon or address is to consider,
first, not my subject, but my object
that is, what l want to accomplish.
Next ! consider what thoughts and
what organization of those thoughts
will be best fitted to accomplish that
object. And, third, in arranging those
thoughts I endeavor to make of them
not a chain but a river, to make
my argument cumulative. not merely
logical, so that the last thoughts will
he not merely the conclusion but the
climax If the thoughts that have gone
before. This I generally do without
the use Of pen or pencil. Usually,
jot down in a notebook or
on a sheet of paper the major points
in the address after l have arranged
them, in my mind, though I never
have this paper before me in speak.
ing. It is much more important to
keep my mind in touch with my aud
itors than in touch with my theme
Lyman Abbott in the Outlook.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02

She laughed. II shall pay no at
| tention to such nonsense. You are an
honest fool and ! don't blame YOU
Wiser men than you have fallen in
love with me, so why not you! hhs
you. Freddy, I like you very. very
much. j"
You like me because | am his
son." he cried holly.
IF you were not his o | should
despise you," she said deliberately
cruelty. He WINGED. There, now;
we've said enough. You must be
sensible. You will discover that Ram
very, very sensible. 1t is Lydia whom
you love, not l."
Before heaven. Yvonne. l do owe
her. That's what l cannot understand
about myself" He vas pacing the
floor.
But I understand" she said. qu1'
city. Now go away. please. AND
don't let me hear another word about
leaving your fathers house. You are
not to take that step until command
you to go. Do you understands
He stared at her in utter bewilder-
ment for a moment, and slowly nodded
his head. Then he turned toward the
door, shamed and Inundated beyond
words.
AS he went swiftly down the stairs
his father came out upon the landing
above and leaned over the railing to
watch his descent. A moment later
Brood was knocking at Yvonne's door.
He did not wait for an invitation to
enter, but strobe into the room with
out ceremony.
She was standing at the window
that opened out upon the little stone
balcony, and had turned swiftly at
the sound Of the rapping. Surprise
ure.
What has Frederic been saying to
you?" demanded her husband CURLY,
after he had closed the door.
A faint sheer came to her lips.
Nothing, my dear James, that you
would are to know" she said. Smol-
dering anger in her eyes.
You neal something that I
shouldn't know" he grated.
are you forgetting yOuTSell,
james," co1dly.
He stared at her incredulously.
Good Lord! Are you trying to tell
me what l shall do or say"
She came up to him slowly. James,
we must both be careful. We must
not quarrel" Her hands grasped the
lapel of his long lounging robe. There
was an appealing look in her eyes that
checked the harsh words even as they
rose to his lips. He found himself
looking into those dark eyes with the
same curious wonder in his own that
had become so common of late. Time
and again he had been puzzled by
something he saw in their liquid
depths, something he could not fathom,
no matter how deeply he probed.
What is there about you, Yvonne,
that hurts me-yes, actually hurts me
when you look at me as you're look
ing now?" he cried, almost roughly.
There is something in your eyes
there are times when you seem to be
looking at me through eyes hat are
not your own. It's-it's quite un-
canny. If you-"
Il assure you my eyes are all my
own" she cried, flippantly, and yet
there was a slight trace of nervous
ness in her manner. D you intend
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02

to be nice and good and reasonable.
James? I mean about poor Frederick"
His face clouded again. do you
know what you are doing to the boy?"
he asked bluntly.
quite as we'll as / know what you
are doing to him." she replied quickly.
He stiffened. Cant you see what it
is coming too"
yes. He was on the point Of leaving
your house. never to come back to il
again. That's what it is~coming to-
she said, lively.
"Why-why, he'd starved cried the
man, shaken in spite of himself. HE
has never done a days labor, he
doesn't know how to earn a living.
He"
And who is to blame? You, James.
you! You have tied his hands, and
have penned him up in"
1--WE will not go into that" he inter-
rupted coldly.
Very we'll. I have advised him to
bide his time"
ITO BE coNTINUEDo
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02
sYMoPsIa

IN the Now York home OF James Brood
dawes and Riggs. his two old pensdoners
and contradict, await tho coming -
BrOod's son Frederic to learn the contents
OF q wireless from Brood. but Frederic.
after reading, throws It into tho fire and
leaves the room without u word. Frederic
tells Lydia Desmond, his nancee. that tina
message announces his fathers marriage
md orders the house prepared for an iyn7
mediate homecoming. Mrs. Desmond. the
housekeeper and Lydia's mother, tries 70
cool Frederic's temper at the impending
changes, Brood and his bride arrive. she
wins .Frederic.s liking at first meeting.
Brood shows dislike and yelled hostility TO
his son. Lydia and Mrs. Brood meet In
the jade-room, where Lydia works az
Brood's Secretary: The room. dominated
by q great gold Buddha. BrOOd's father
cOnfessor, is furnished in oriental mag
nificence. Mrs. Brood, after a talk with
Lydia. which leaves the latter puzzled. Is
disturbed by the appearance OF Ranjab
the Hindn&servant OF Brood Mrs. Brood
makes changes in the household and
gains her husbands consent to send Mrs.
and Lydia away. She tries to
fathom the mystery OF Brood's separation
from his f1rst wife, and his dislike OF his
son, but falls. Mrs. Brood f~ascinatee
Frederic. They visit Lydia and her moth
err in their new apartment. Mrs. Brood
begins to fear Ranjab In his uncanny APP
p%earances and disappearance and Fred
eric. remembering his fathers East Indian
stories and firm belief in magic, fears un-
known evil. Ranjab performs feafs OF
magic for Dawes and Riggs.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02
CHAPTER VIII.
Ntae Killed Woman.v

IA "Ho Killed Z Woman
His face was livid with rage. For
moment he glowered upon the two
old men. his fingers working spasmod-
ically, his chest heaving with the vol
canie emotions he was trying 70 hard
70 subdue. Then he whfrled About.
10 elare Into the hail.
I'm Gods name. Freddy. boy. what's
happened? /" cried old Mr.. Riggs. MI
ta-tremble.
Come minutes passed before he could
TRUST himself to speak Ugly veins
stood out ON his pale temples. n 10
paced the floor in front Of them. Kven-
tnally Nj. Dawes ventured the xital
question. In : somewhat huahoa vo1eo.
'saaye you-quarreled With yosr n
thar. Freddy"
The young nan threw mp his arms
= gesture Of despair. There vas
Z wall Of misery In his voice . N
grated out: 81 - 5 MI
Elm the name OF God. Why sAoald no
hate me - he doesf What have /
Aonel Am ! not ! good BON 70 hinf-
"Hu6h!" implored Mr.. Dawes, nerv-
Ously..s Hell hear you.
Hear mel" cried Frederic. ana
laughed aloud In his r-ecklessness.
why shouldn't he hear NE! BY
God. III not stand II : day longer. He
wouldn't think OF treating : doG n
he treats ne.GodI Why. 10
actually forcing me to hats him. ]
- hate him! ] swear to heaven. Il
800 N my heart IN Mn him Anwn
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02

- sslvsr caskst, made to the order
a Jan dc sasquapea. lord of Raadi-
nss n owner Of Arras, and . curl
On AageuFy h attached to It It APP
pnm taa& n Nay, 1106. the Holy vir-
N appearsd during the night to two
4 te1Iik1e plague depopulated Arras
- TT tins, and the virgin-so goes
- Ae013gayo the two minstrels .
-WAieAEth they IN turn gave to
- 1Anhe1t Of Arras and told
- IT, Aoe wax Of this candle
11oa vtA Dase water would cure the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02
Famous Jewe, Long Forgotten.

A famous jewel. presented by .
London broker in 1889 to the prest
dent Of dartmouth college and de-
signed to be worn by him on occasions
of state, has been found in the vaults
OF Parkhurst Hall. where It has lain
forgotten for many years. President
Nichols may resume the old custom
OF wearing II on state occasions
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02
Barrels Of Booty

Sol. Sodbuster-Hear about the rob
berry down T. thu an 1O-cent store
last night?
Hiram Hayrack-Nope. Dthey git
much?
Sol. Sudbuster-Yep. They was in
there two hours and carried away
nearly q dollars with O. goods
Puck.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02


The remedy proved ~ef1cacious. and
q grateful populace erected the monas-
terry OF Ardents. The candle has been
carefully guarded. and II IL the arm
belief OF the inhabitants of Arras that
Il frequently saved them from utter
destruction.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02
Goes Ia Limlt.

When a woman is angry she tells a
mar just what she thinks Of him--and.
incidentally, just what she thinks 9th.
er people think Of him.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02
Choir and ouirs.

The word "quire," as applied to a
chorus Of singers IL . The proper
word u "chotr."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02

ing and sighting apparatus is installed,
as we'll as the wireless plant.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02

inhabitants Of Arras OF the dreadful
= Glad 1A35 -
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-04-02

-You win forgive me?" he cried,
coming to his feet. 81 couldn't help
saying 1t. 1t was wrong-wrong! But
yOu will forgive me, Yvonne?"
She turned away, walking slowly
toward the door. He remained rooted
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-01-02
SONGS OF LONDON TOWN

The common greeting in London How are you getting along % with y%A on?" hoNng another Maen ie But far of the recruiting which the music ha are irving popuaze taken the entirely martial % long ITpoy The avore wLng tune on the marc1 all odds the Mele although soldiers 0 the lhls the the old rather than those order a the Times with the chorus Here's to Lord Kitchener brown a the
 Gentle, and oamy,
 his and them done
 All that he for the army" In this the baly with
  weak the intellect. Brmy however, brokers of the exchange call Why did men?
 Why did the
 Why did to Aliewhot
 Because weuba
 Sdlly anddu
 Because re baly well in 
 We all fra Lancashire
 ancasnre
 graddy
 m the
 a
 We're all baln o a feyher
 thaHh ha onew m
 Then I'll onew
 For we're all pals together"