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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-09

ard to hand them to him, looked
through them, picked out one and laid
the rest aside. The one he picked out
was Clem's.
With her own peculiar wisdom Glen
had written not about him or herself,
then dropped the letter to his lap. His
hands fell clenched at his sides. His
eyes, grown large, stared out down the
long Vista of the mind. Walls faded
away and the sounds of great ship
at sea were suddenly dumb. To his
ears came instead the caroling of birds
in evening song after rain, to his eyes
vision of Red Hill dripping light
from it's myriad leaves and to his
heart the protecting, brooding shelter
Of Maple House-of home.
1t cleanses a mans soul to have been
at deaths door. Sickness, more than
love, leads a man up. Alan was feel
ing cleansed-like little child-so 1t
seemed a quite natural thing that the
girl who had taken charge of him on
his arrival on board should knock at
his door and then walk in. She drew
out camp-stool and sat down beside
him.
She was very small and very young,
not in years but with what Alan
termed to himself acquired youth. Her
nearsighted eyes peered out through
big glasses. They seemed to see only
when they made a special effort, and
yet they seemed to give out light.
you are better?" she asked, and
smiled.
Alan caught his breath at that smile.
YES" he said, Il am much better to-
day. l have had letter from home. y
You must get up now and come
up on deck" said the girl. IN wait
for you outside" Her voice had pc
culiar meditation. 1t attracted and
soothed the ear.
Alan frowned and then smiled. "An
right" he said, wait for me-" He
dressed laboriously. His hands seemed
weighted.
On deck she had his chair ready for
him beside her own. She tucked his
rug about him and then sat down.
Don't talk ever, unless you want to, 2
she said. "Silent people are best"
"Why?" asked Alan.
"They are springs. Their souls
bubble
sand the people that chatterT' asked
Alan.
"They are geysers." said the girl.
and smiled.
Alan was entertained = almost
amused. what do you do when a
geyser spouts?' he asked.
what do you do?' replied the girl.
81 run"
I'm afraid I haven't run-always,
said Alan. II generally try to clap a
tin hat on them"
"You must be strong to do that. I'm
not very strong"
Alan glanced over her frail body.
what are your" he asked.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-09
SYNOPSIS.
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Alan Wayne is sent away from Red Hill
MS home, by his uncle, ]. Y, as a moral
faiiure. Glenn drinks Alan's health on his
Dirthday. Judge Healy defends Alan in
MS business with his employers. Alan and
Alix, Gerry's wife. start a Irritation. Ger
ry. as he thinks, sees Alix and Alan elop-
Ing, drops everything, and goes to Per-
nambuco. Alix leaves Alan on the train
and goes home. Gerry leaves Pernam-
buco and goes to Piranhas on a canoe
Trip ne meets a native girl. The Judge
rails to trace Gerry. A baby is born TO
AK. The native girl takes Gerry to the
ruined plantation she is mistress Of Ger
~ marries her At Maple house Collinge-
ford tells how he met Alan-'"Ten Per
Cent Wayne"-building bridge in Africa.
Gerry begins to improve Margarita's plan
tation and builds an irrigating ditch. A
baby comes to Margarita. Collingeford
meets Alix in the city and finds her
changed. Alan meets Allx, j. y and
Glenn. grown to beautiful womanhood, in
the city and realizes that he has sold his
birthr1ght for mess of pottage. Kemp
and Gerry become friends They visit
IAeber and the three exies are drawn
together by common tie L.ieber tells
his story. In South America Alan gets
the fever and his foreman sends him to
Lieber's: Alan tells Gerry the truth about
AK and Gerry tells him of Margarita and
the baby. Alan wonders and is disguised
A flood carries away Margarita and her
baby. despite Gerry's attempt at rescue
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-09
dAPTEp
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A sharp attack of fever followed
Gerry's exposure and immersion. The
old woman of the inn knew no medica-
ments, but she knew fever. She piled
blankets on Gerry and let him sweat
it out. On the third day nature, assist
ed by his magnificent physique, finally
routed the attack.
He called the old woman. He asked
her if she remembered him. She peered
at him. mo, master" she said, y do
not remember you. You are like the
foreigner who was drowned, but he
is dead"
Gerry shook his head. mot dead"
he said, "only disappeared"
You are not he" said the old WON
an. HE could not talk words that
one could understand"
Gerry nodded gravely. ke felt as
though words could never make him
smile again. 81 have learned" he said.
Now tell me what became of the
things l left here" He went through
the list.
The old woman checked off each
item and then shrugged her shoulders.
She led him to a little dark room
whose only light came from the inter-
stices of the tiled roof. AS his pupils
expanded he began to make out one
after another of the bags that had
made up his travelling kit.
.There is letter." she said, and
went off to fetch it. Gerry dragged
the bags out into the light. Their locks
were all sealed with the seal OF tne
American consulate at Pernampuco'
He started knocking off the Drlltle
wax. The old woman came PACK WIN
the letter and handed it to him. ne
tore it open. 1t was note from tle
consul saying that by order Oh Terry ,
wife his things had been sealeu anu
left at the inn, telling him wnere "
find the keys The room, he learneu
from the old woman, had been pau
for regularly. at first by the month
then by the year. She felt no resent
ment at his return, only resignatiou'
You are the only guest I've hau slncs
you went away" she said quantity anu
with a sigh.
"Fear nothing" said Gerry kindly
you have been faithful. You lnas
consider the room engaged oy ne i0A
the next ten years"
He carried his bags into the room
overlooking the river and then ias
down. He was too tired after tne ie
yer to open them. He knew Una. lne
opening of those dust-covereo pass
with their rusted metal fittings was
going to be another ordeal. -
The next day Gerry sat petore US
unpacked bags. He had turneu V 4So
ali their contents. On the bed' tne
floor the table and the chairs was
niled such an array of linen ana sno es
and suits of various cut and weight 20, a.
no had once deemed the minimum wiz
which a man could decentIy tIae ed
Now they seemed to him "asteiu l,, his his
fnti,o The clothes did not carry nis
mind hack as he had expecteu. 49,
starch in the linen had gone yeno"
He had always hated yellow co ,m n
The SHIFTS struck him as pelone on
saoaona eIse-all except one. -,
sturdy suit of tweed had cut .n "r
was different from the others horf
the clothes it alone seemeu "a ax
nersonal note-the note ne nau had
nactad 70 find in the bags anu 1a'
sbruuk from.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-09
Germans Continue Attacks.

London.-The outstanding feature
of Fridays battle of Verdun was the
all-day attempt of the Germans to cap.
ture Fort Vaux on the eastern side of
the Mouse. The Germans took Gail
lette woods. The losses on both sides.
was heavy.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-09
zeppeIins Participate in Fiqht.

London.-Six Zeppelins participated
in the naval engagement off the coast
of Jutland Wednesday, according to a
dispatch from Copenhagen to the
Daily Mail
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-09

To be exiled 5000 miles from
homo is as trying to an Ameri-
cans soul as serving a long
term in prison. Consider Ger.
rvs situation. He has lost Mar
sarita and his boy. He longs to
go back to AIix and Red Hill,
but the shock of recent events
have Slapped the nerve he needs
to make the start for home.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-06-09

How much of the truth of Ger
ry's life during the last three
years will Alan tell Aiix7 And
when Alix has heard il, will she
ever want to see Gerry again,
and be his wife7
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-10-26

Funeral services were held from the
Lutheran church near Crary Monday
afternoon over the remains Of Orville
Rohr, of Rohrville. A large crowd
was present at the last sad rites. The
little fellow was only four years of
age and met death in very sad man.
ner. He was holding lantern for
his father while the latter was filing
his automobile with gasoline from I
can. Knowing the danger he was
placed safe distance away from the
machine, but becoming restless he
moved closer, when in some way the
funnel being used in filling the tank
tipped, throwing quantity of gaso-
line onto the lantern. This immed-
lately exploded, burning the little fel-
low about the face and hands. It was
thought at first that he would be
saved but gradually grew weaker un-
til the end came Friday morning. The
parents of the child are old and re-
spected residents of Rohrville, the
town being named in their honor.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-10-26
TWO FIRE CALLS
DURING WEEK

About q o'clock A. M, Tuesday the
fire whistle sounded and the depart
ment responded to find the fire to be
in the Aberdeen hotel. The fire start
ed in some manner in the rear of the
building and was extinguished by the
department, but not before considera-
bic damage was done to the building
and it's contents. How the fire start
ed is mystery. Last evening the de-
partment was again called out and
this time it was found that the auto
mobile Of John A.: Cowan was on fire.
It seems that the car had just been
driven into the garage after q trip,
and it being dark, a match was light
ed to see just how much gasoline had
been used, and the match ignited the
gas, causing the machine to be set OIL
fire. The car was backed into the
street and was saved after some
scorching. ~
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-10-26

Mesdames Kate Gibbons and RAIDER
Of Cando were guests of friends in the
city the first Of the week. Mrs. Glib
bens is distant president of the Re-
becca lodge.
A number of little friends were the
guests of Miss Frances Turner last
Saturday afternoon. They formed a
theatre party, in the afternoon, after
which they enjoyed fine luncheon at
the Turner home. They report an en-.
joyable afternoon.
Funeral services were held from St.
Joseph's church last Friday afternoon
over the remains of Josephine Krick-
enhelfner. Deceased was seriously in
jured in shooting accident a short
time ago, from which there was little
hope for recovery from the beginning.
The floral offerings were large, indi-
eating large circle of sorrowine
friends and relatives.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-10-26
TOOK IN VERY
LARGE CLASS
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA I'M.
TIATE LARGE CLASS AND
HOLD BANQUET.

Saturday evening the Daughters Of
Isabella held a large meeting and dur
ing this time initiated large class in
to the mysteries Of the order. After
the work was completed Sunday ev-
ening there was banquet at the
Heath hotel, when over 100 sat down
to a splendid spread. The room and
tables had been beautifully decorat-
ed in purple and gold for the occasion,
ard Mrs. Felix Routier presided as
toastmistress. Toasts were given by
different ones, and the affair was car
ried out so successfully that it was
thoroughly enjoyed by those present.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-10-26

Thirty-five new members have been
secured by the local Rebecca lodge, the
plan adopted in this campaign being a
membership contest. Two leaders
were chosen, with the understanding
that the losing side was to serve a
banquet to the winners, and the newly
secured members to .be guests of hon.
or. The banquet vast served last
Monday evening by Mrs. A. NJ. Pow
ell and other members of the losing
side. Mrs. o. S.. Sheldon was the
leader Of the winners Initiation Of
the newly acquired members took
place in the lodge rooms Immediately
following the supper.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-10-26
ELkS MEMORIAL !.
! DECEMBER 3RD.

As is the usual custom of all Elks
lodges, q regular memorial service will
be held by Devils Lake Lodge No.
1916, on Sunday, December Srd, this
being the first Sunday in the month.
A program appropriate for the oc-
casion is being prepared and the usual
ritualistic services will be carried out.
Hon. John Green Of Minot, has been
secured to deliver the memorial ad-
dress. He is an able speaker, and the
local lodge is very fortunate in secur-
ing ME Green for this occasion, !.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-10-26

The football game scheduled by the
local high school team with the team
from Larimore which was to have
been played Saturday was postponed
on account of the bad weather and
muddy field. However, the boys are
hard at work getting in shape for the
return game with the New Rockford
aggregation which will be played here
next Saturday. The boys have made
up their mind to avenge the defeat
they suffered at the hands of the New
Rockford boys earlier in the season.
and promise hard fight and inter-
esting gams.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-10-26

The remains of little Thomas Sher-
1dan, the eighteen months old child of
Professor and Mrs. Sheridan of the
School for the Deaf, were shipped to
Mohall Saturday where interment will
be made. Mr.. and Mrs. Sheridan ac-
companied the remains to that place,
the family home. The little lad pass
ed away Friday morning after having
been sick for over a week, but at one
time was considered somewhat i'm
proved. Friends in the city extend
sympathy to the bereaved parents.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-10-26

Paul and Noel Thoraldson, who have
been spending the summer supervis-
ing work on the military grounds here
were called to their Bismarck home
about a week ago on account Of the
serious illness of their mother. Mrs.
Thoraldson passed away the first of
the week and the funeral was held at
their former home at Grafton. She
is the wife Of Adjutant General Thos.
Thoraldson.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-10-26
COMMERCIAL CLUB
( HOLDS MEETING
GOOD TURNOUT AND MUCH
ENTHUSIASM SHOWN

4
cial club Tuesday evening brought out
large number of members to discuss
various matters pertaining to the wei
fare Of the organization, among the
most important Of which was the mat
ter Of continuing the present club
rooms and maintaining the complete
organization as it has existed in the
past. For some time there has been
considerable effort made to finance the
club, maintaining the present splendid
rooms and also a secretary on a sal
ary. The officers of the club have done
everything possible to keep the main
tainance of the club down to the min
imum, and yet in order to meet the
current expenses and reduce the past
Indebtedness, they find i'll severe un-
dertaking. However, those present
were very much in favor of continu-
ing and an effort will be made to in
terest each and every business man,
to the end that he will do his part in
keeping it going. It is not chari-
table institution, but a business insti-
tuition, which the city needs, and it is
up to the good citizens to join in do
ing their part in maintaining it. Dur
ing the past year much good to our
city has been accomplished through
this organization, and we believe that
for the welfare of the city it should
be maintained. The club rooms are
very important, as it affords meet
ing place for almost every public
gathering in the city, and a place
where outside people may be enter
tained. We believe that if funds can
not be secured to continue the pres
ent pace, that the club rooms should
be maintained at all hazards, and
other expenses cut out. While we need
a secretary, we believe that if funds
cannot be secured to pay his salary
that we might dispense with this part,
for q year OF so until we get on our
feet and see justshow things will
move along. Secretary Powell has
done his duty and done it well, and #
we are to maintain secretary no bet
ter one can be found. He has kept the
records in good shape and boosted all
the time to help things in the city.
His report Tuesday evening Of what
the club has done for the city showed
up very well, and while we would like
to publish the entire report, time and
space forbids at this time. Suffice to
say that this club has been the means
of bringing eight conventions to the
city during the past year, besides
many other things, which has been of
much benefit to the business interests
Of the city.
There were good talks made by var
ious members, but the consensus of
opinion seemed to be that w. continue
to maintain the club rooms at all 1ahaz-l
yards; and if we mist trip expenses
that we do it in some other way than
to close the rooms.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-10-26

State Supt. of Public Instruction, E.
J: Taylor was in the city yesterday
and delivered an address to the teach
rers of the county. He is one Of the
most able. educators Of the state and
during the time he has filled this i'm
portant office has brought the educa-
tional work Of the state up to high
standard,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. B. Turner and
family leave this week for Dickinson
where they will make saI,sir future
home. The Turner'S, ~ have, lived in
Devils Lake for many years and they
have large circle of friends who re-
gret their leaving here but will wish
them success in their new home.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-10-26

Oliver Ness has taken charge Of his
parents farm near Webster. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ness have disposed of their in
terests and will soon move to Mime
sofa. They were rendered a rece2-
tion Saturday afternoon by their
nelghbors, among whom they have
lived for many years.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cochrane left
the city last Friday for an extended
visit in the west coast states. They
will be gone for some time, making
the trip out over the G. NJ, returning
on the C. P. R., via Winnipeg.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-10-26

y Mr.. ands Mrs. Martin gKittleson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Barstad, well
known and prosperous farmers living
near Edmore, were visiting and shop
ping in the city yesterday, remaining
over night.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-10-26
SATURDAY THE BIG CONTEST CLOSES
Promptly at the Hour of Eight the Judges Will Take
Possession of the Ballot Box and the
Count Begins

Away to the finish speed the contestants Friday Sat
the call for time the count of votes the award prizes in
the and most successful contest for subscriptions
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are two days yet to in which probably the greatest work
is TO be done It will mean wonderful expansion of World
business for which the publisher is highly gratifed
Be Diligent Be Optimistic! Will it that you are to
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Saturday ssR Night You're
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You do want to ose The only thing necessary to real
ze your cherished ambition after subscriptions and
pagn manager. He is willing to assist and instruct YOU
during the closing hours
Votes Bring Vctory Every contestant knows that it
takes votes to win and that there only way to get
forth quest Of subscriptions determined to see those who
have promised their support holding on to the resolution
grimy but confidently and sure Make it Ger
tain thing by personal call to the pledger Have your
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Will probably work to the last few minutes but should
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Be On Time! Have your reports ready and deposit them
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Following standing of contestants up until Oct 25th
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The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean., 1916-10-26
TEACHERS ARE !.
NOW IN SESSION

IneleacneES lnStlCute lOT ItaHlScy
county teachers is now in session in
this city, and is being held in the main
room Of the'court house. The con-
.ductors are Prof. A. J. Ladd Of the
State University and Miss O'Brien,
County Supt. Of Schools Haig is also
taking an active part in the work and
is doing all he can to make it a rous-
ing success. There is large attend
anee, being between seventy-fve and
one hundred teachers present. Every
citizen who is interested in the edu-
eational work in our county is very
welcozDe to attend the meetings at any.
time.
The following teachers have regis
tered:
Wilbur Miller, city; Mabel Dry. Of
Crary; Eileen Redmond, Starkweath--
-er; Josephine Wiekum, Crary; Katie
q. Baker, city; Teresa ,McD Donnell, city
Ruth Searles, city; Hazel Mckay,
:Doyon; Lucy Matthias, Doyon; Ger.
'trude Ryan, city Frieda Chynka, city.
sCorinnne Ryan, city; Lucy Sprss sae,'
city; Aleda shetney, Edmore; matilda
,Grendahl,- city; Mary Evenson, citysss
Teresa B. Lange, Webster; Clara L.
Amundson, Webster; Gala Skrataas,
city; Rosella Daeley, city; .Arley Tuf-
ford, Penn; Leland Briggs, Doyon;
Cecilia Menne, city; Marie Palmer,
city; Margaret Raggott. Churchs Fer
~; Charlotte Lake, city; Oline Lake
Naza; Alfredo Ryan, Ramsey; Hilda
A. Thompson, city; Emma Lipp,
Penn; Clara Place, city; Adelia Miller,
sCrary; J. J. O'Donnell, Crary; Sophia
Peterson, city; F. E. Henderson, Law
ton; Freda 'Leece, Lawton; Sadie o.
sen, Lawton; Mildred Mccormick,
Hampden; Amanda Ludwig, Bartlett;
Louise HI Psskuhum, Edmore; Mabel
&C. Olson, Bartlett; Ida johnson, Ed
more; Mildred Dougherty, Edmore;
Maude Crouch, Edmore; Elizabeth
Goodwill, Derrick; Julia Mcdonnell,
city; Nellie, Minnis, Derrick; Hilda
Norum, Hampden; Hilda Sjoberg, city
Kate Ryall, Crary; Rose Johnson,
Crary; Ruth L. Woldy, Edmore; Eva
Seigel, Edmore Hilda Herzog, Edmore
Gladys Levine, Brocket; Olga John
son, Genevieve Wade, Winnifred Noy-
-es, Brocket; Grace Bartlee, Webster;
Dora Eastman, Penn; w. R. Stewart,
Myrtle Gessner, Mrs. Ed ,Gessenr,
Penn; Eileen johnson, Starkweather,
Ethel Greb, Crary; Pearl Greb, Crary;
Bernice Kelly, Southam; Mabel Blau-
fus, Doyon; Alfred N. Anderson,
Brinsmade; Cornelia Kalstad, Churchs
Ferry;Willie Boots, Doyon; David
Nankivel, Nellie Tierney, Starkweath-
>er Muriel Skrataas Devils Lake, Inga
Bodin, Webster; Minnie Anderson, H.
N. Anderson, Starkweather; ]. C..
/ Mayo, Devils Lake; Catherine Red
1hond, Starkweather; Mary ]. Horne,
Penn; Ella Sexton, crary; Annie Bow
man, city; Hanna Tjornham, Warwick,
Grace Kolars. Warw1ick;vsophia Bent
ley, Hampden; Esther Honett, Web
:ster.