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The Elbert County tribune., 1917-06-01

the appearance of Trask, the unexpect-
ed coming of Dick Freneau, his pause
to light'his cigarette while Gloria from
afar helplessly watched the assassin
creep up on him and throttle him to
death.
Trask vanished and the skulker came
by again, stumbled over Dicks body,
knelt. listened to his heartbeat, then,
satisfied of his death, ghoulishly rifed
his pockets and took from them this
very envelope that had come back into
her hands so curiously through the
prank of mischievous child.
Into the vivid tableau of that mem-
ory the kneeling figure of Doctor Royce
fitted to perfection. Gloria had sud-
den intuition that she understood the
truth at last. Decor Royce had told
her that her vision was delirium be-
cause 1t was himself that she had seen.
All his devotion now took on new
and hldeous look. He had not cared
for her. He had meant only to blind
her and divert her from her revenge.
He had nearly succeeded. She had
fritted away her time. She had be-
lieved the Indian chief who said that
1t was Royce and not Freneau who bat
tied for her and saved her. She had
allowed herself to think disloyally of
her dead lover. She would exact dou-
BILE vengeance for that.
She advanced at once on the kneel-
ing Royce and cried out upon him:
sit was you, then! You of all the
people in the world see you now as
plainly as did that night, only was
too foolish to suspect YOU"
"What do you mean. Gloria7" Royce
asked hoarsely.
II mean that you had a share In the
murder of my poor lover. You hired
that beast Trask and you went there
to make sure he did his work WELL"
"Gloria, Gloria" Royce sighed, so
deep and honest sorrow in his face
that Gloria was staggered. But only
for moment. Her wrath carried her
on:
you made fool of me for long
time, but you were too. clever too long,
and now l know-I know little at
least, and I'm going to know more.
Why did you kill my Dick? 2"
81 didn't want to kill him, Gloria. I
knew how you loved him and l would
have given my life TO keep you from
pain, then as now. You've got to be-
lieve me-"
"Believe you? When you told me
that all l saw was de,irium? When
you drugged me that night In the hope
that would forget? When you dragged
his body away and threw 1t in the
river? Ugh, the horrible brutality of
itw
'That's too false even for you to be-
lieve Gloria" Royce protested. ~ did
not drag his body away. and you know
It"
II know nothing of the sort. /
4 tainted as you stole this envelope
from his body. Do you deny that you
did thnt?"
Royce stood trembling with confu-
sion. Gloria took his silence for a
confession. She quivered before the
confirmation of her charge. From her
weak hand the envelope slipped. AS
she bent to recover 1t one of the in
closed letters fell out and the breeze
blew It crisply away, opening 1t as 1t
fiuttereG. She caught 1t tit the edge
OF the pool She could not help read
ing 1t ut a glance.
The handwriting she recognized
without the aid of the signature. Her
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
INTERESTING LETTERS
RECALL EARLY DAYS OF
TERRITORIAL DAKOTA

A sheaf of interesting letters dating
hack to early territorial days has been
forwarded by DR.. Libby OF Crane
Forks, secretary of the state hlstorl-
cal society, to the state museum. IN
cluded in the lot is Danlsn COM
munication to the territory secretary
in 1869, relating to impending Danish
immigration to this territory.
OF particular local interest is let
ter written by Guillaume Tell Poisson,
from Paris in 1872, to former Minister
Wlashburn, asking information con-
corning the. whereabouts of his son.
George Washington Poisson, formerly
stationed at Fort Rice, as private
in the 22d United States infantry. The
elder Poisson volunteers the informa-
ton that he had served as major in
the United States army from 1877 to
1887. A later letter indicates that
George Washington was discovered
through the efforts of the former Min
lister to France and that through the
intercession of Mr.. Washburn there
has been found for him, as his father
gratefully states, position more fit
ting to the son of former officer OF
the United States
George Washington Poisson, it ap-
pears from the correspondence, had
been engaged with a companion in
cutting wood on George island, Dako-
ia territory, as fuel for Missouri river
steamers, an occupation which was
very profitable in that day, if not be-
fitting the dignity OF a son OF the
French patriot. i3Tn2Bsfi
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
SUNDAY OBSERVANCE.

Local option should govern in the
matter of Sunday observance. Our
Blue Laws are usually enforced as
strictly as the community demands.
Just now there is a moral wave, more
or less manufactured. Once the leg
islature adjOurns and the chances OF
getting the laws changed are gone,
the various communities will slip
back into their regular Sunday hab-
its.
It is hard to realize why some per-
sons object to the referendum as a
means to settle the entire question OF
Sunday observance. There is little
danger that North Dakota will desc
crate the day unseemly. The voters,
ON the other hand may be able to
draw the line so as not to offend
those who stand for a reasonably
strict observance of the Sabbath.
Surely the legislators will not enter
tain any law that exempts one line
of business from the operation of the
law. OF course there are emergencies
which the law should respect and the
legislature should provide some elias.
ITCHY in all Sunday observance legis-
lation.
Regardless of any morals involved,
all business men recognize the eco
nomic value of one day of rest in sew
en-. Whether the Sunday closing laws
were on the statute books or not, a
great majority of employers and en-
ployes would rest on the seventh
day.
But when the law seeks to define
specifically forms of recreation that
are to be deemed unlawful on the
seventh day, resentment is engender'
ed and, in most communities, such
regulations are ignored.
The only way to ascertain the tenn
per of the community is through a To-
cal option law. This gives the best
method by which to settle a perplex-
ing issue.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
Late Dan Williams Was
Practical Man, Says H.
&. Plun1ley in Tribute

in his economies as the executive OIL
Ger of the penitentiary. One year there
was a deficiency in the appropriation
for maintaining expenses Of $4,000,
and the Legislature made no appro-
priation for this shortage but he
carried the institution through the two
years on the regular appropriation,
and showed a surplus Of about $3.50 at
the close of the period. During the
same term an appropriation was made
for extending the cell wing; it was
built even better than the architects
specifications, and $1,000 Of the APP
preparation was turned back into the
territorial treasuW-the only instance
in the history Of the territory-if not
of the state-where an appropriation
for a public building was too large.
This too was at tBismarck, and Hon.
Alexander Mckenzie was another
member of the board, and he assisted
in making this saving for Dakota ter
ritory.
Dan Williams record in encourag-
ing conviCts to again get on the right
road, and become good citizens is a
monument to his memory of which his
friends have right to be proud
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02

Fl. G. Plumley, veteran editor, prom
inent in state Masonic circles and for.
mer member of the state ptnitentiary
board, pays a fitting tribute to the
life of the late Dan Williams, whose
death occurred late Monday afternoon
The tribute, as published in Fargo
newspaper yesterday, is as follows:
Knew How to Govern Men.
Dan Williams was the first warden
of the territorial penitentiary at Els
marck. He came to that city from
Yankton with his brother, Hon. E. A.
Williams, in 1873. Dan was very
capable man at the head Of the peni-
Tertiary he knew how to govern men,
and he won their respect by the meth
cd he treated them He felt that the
prison was not merely place OF pun
ishment, but that if it could be made
a reformatory. the state was that
much better off. Many is the convict
who has been placed on the right road
through Mr.. Williams aid, and has
been a useful member of society after
his prison sentence was over. | could
give the names of several, because |
was on the penitentiary board during
several years of his service.
Was Practical Man.
"Mr. Williams was practical man.
and rendered valuable aid to the state,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
GOOD SAMARITAN.

The story of the Good Samaritan
is one of the greatest classics ever
written. Everybody knows it. And
everybody believes it's teachings.
Here are the chief points in this
wonderfully human story of what the
Samaritan did:
First, he made Survey
The Priest and the Levite passed by
on the other side. The Samaritan
came where the wounded traveller had
been left by the band of robbers on
Jericho Road, to get the facts.
Second, he was moved with COM
passion"
He didn't come merely to get the
data in the case-he put heart into
the task
Third, he helped the traveller.
He bound up his wounds, set him
upon his own beast, brought him to
an inn paid his bill. and told the
keeper that if the sick man needed
anything else to see that he got it,
and the Samaritan would make it all
right.
p And here you have an outline of
what should be done today in meeting
the social needs of the times.
But there's one thing else-some
thing that a thousand Good Samari.
tans," working individually, can never
do: The jericho roads must be
cleared of thieves and robbers.
This will do away with the neces
sity of caring for wounded travellers
whether they have been wounded by
industrial, social or political robbers
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THE EDITORS.

Bismarck hopes the cordially OF its
welcome to the editors will reduce
the effects of the frost" staged by
nature, which is one Of the few forces
as vet unaffected By the power of the
press.
We had hoped to furnish shadow
less grounding day, but even here
Dame Nature blocked and ruined the
best intentions of the reception COM
mittee.
1t is not necessary to victimize the
editors by salving them with Drom'
ides. They know a welcome always
awaits them at the Capital City.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02

Cleveland, O., Feb. 1.-Two girls, re-
fugees from Russia, have arrived here
with gruesome tale of hardships in
the city of Wilma, during the war.
They are Bertha Temkin, 16. and
Lucy. 70. Their father, tutor in VII
ma, died just before the war, and their
only brother is now in the trenches.
When the Germans attacked the
city, the Commandment was so terriflc
the girls say, they prayed for rain be-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
HOW DO YOU LIKE IT?

Do you know that less than ten thou
sand votes are cast in the Southern
states for each presidential eiector
chosen. while in most of the Northern
states the vote ranges from 10000 to
$4,000 on an average for every p-esi
Dental elector to which the state is
entitled? Whether you know it or
not. it is true. If you live in north
ern state your vote in the presidential
election counts for not more than one
third and perhaps only one-ninth as
much as the vote of man who casts
his ballot in the South. Perhaps you
like it, but if you don't you can help
relieve the situation by writing to
your Senator or Congressman and ask
ing that he, support the Gallinger
amendment to the corrupt practices
I'll, which will secure IN investtga-
sion of the disfranehisement Of voters
sonpho<Dousn - sssule q leoiSlatjsn
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
Carr Hos Reason
for Introducing
AMI. ". w. Bill

Representative Burl Carr of Valley
City doesn't hesitate in telling his
friends why he introduced a bill in
the house this week which is aimed
at the l. w. WIS. ...r
Carr operates large farm near the
Sheyenne city and last fall was in dire
need of help. He approached several
groups of l. w. WIS.
what do you want?' commanding
ly asked the leader of the gang. what
do you pay? Please. move on
"They seemed to rule the earth.
said Carr. land | was offering from
$3.50 to 81 per day.
Representative Carr grew some po-
tatoes. He had noticed on several
occasions that his fields had been raid
ed and the plants torn up.
"One night / watched them" said
the representative "They stole into
the patch, jerked the plants and left"
TIE next night Carr got pitch-fork
and placed in it the field so the men
would not destroy the veins.
and do you know" said Carr, they
were too lazy to use that fork"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
WHY VINEGAR?

Mexican women riot because E1
Paso health authorities compel them
to battle in vinegar and gasoline be
fore crossing to this side. in absence
of military permit.
Vinegar and gasoline must make a
rather unattractive bath.
Isn't there a better way of con
serving public health. without fore
ing the use of this evil combination
How would we feel if American wo
men we're compelled to battle in Vim
egar and gasoline before crossing the
international line into Canada at Buff
falo, or Detroit?
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
Preventive steps have cut down the
number. of smaller fires we read
Why not cut down the big ones?
NEUTRALITY,

Undiluted neutrality is our only pol.
icy in the crisis forced by the recent
German ultimatum. This is the time
for all good Americans to lend sup.
port to the administration.
President Wilson's task is severe
one. In foreign affairs, he is entitled
to the undivided support of the nation
There may be disagreements as to the
value of policies pursued. but there
can be but one mind when our nation
takes a stand. f5
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
SNOWSHOES THAT PLAYED
~ IMPORTANT PART IN Tie
REL REBELLION SHOWN

A huge pair of snowshoes that play
ed an important part IN the lanlouS
Riel rebellion in Manitoba are an IN
teresting exhibit added to his week TO
the state historical museum They
were procured from some source ny
Dr. Libby of the state university, sec
rotary of the state historical society:
Originally, the racquets were the
nronertv of Gabriel Dumont, a lieu
tenant of Louis Riel, the notorious
rehel leader, and they were worn by
Dumont in acting as hiels aioe Jul
ing the uprising.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
ADVENTIST FAvORS
REPEAL OF SUNDAY
OBSERVANCE LAWS
Tract Society Secretary Says Re'i
eous Legislation is Contrary
to Bible Teachings.

Andrew Roedel. secretary of the
North Dakota Tract society with head
quarters at jamestown, declared this
morning that the Seventh Day Adven-
fists are opposed to the Sunday obser-
vance law on the ground that it is re-
ligious legislation contrary to the
principles of the Bible.
The secretary of the tract society in
the city last night, will do little lob
bying and will leave tomorrow for the
Pacific coast to attend the B'ookmen's
convention. IL.
We are in favor of repeating the
present Sunday laws" said the secre-
tary. THE exemption of the old law
provides for people who observe an
other day. As a result the blue laws
work no hardships on Adventists, but
they do compel people to observe one
day or another We are in favor of
legislation which would entitle every
person employed in any occupation to
be entitled to one days rest in the
seven and provisions that it will be
unlawful for any employer Of labor to
cause any of his employees to work
more than six days in the seven, pro-
vided. however, that they should not
apply to cases of emergency of vOlun-
tary service"
Mr.. Rodel believes that every one
should be left to observe his own day
of rest. He stated that it is impos-
sible for the civil powers to enforce
the observance of the Sabbath in the
scriptural sense.
"A man may outwardly observe the
letter of the law and still be Sab
| bath breaker in the sight of God,
said the secretary "The Bible recog-
nizes this principle and provides that
human legislation should not extend
beyond the last six of the ten COM
mandments which have to do only
with mans relation to man. The use
| of force in religion is irreligious and
contrary to the plain teachings of the
Bible. Let us abandon that principle
and allow every man to decide for
| himself as to whether he will esteem
one day above another, or esteem
every day alike"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
$4,312,404.6O
ASKED TO RUN
NORTH DAKOTA

The biennial appropriation bill, in
troduced in the senate yesterday by
Chairman Gibbons Of the appropria-
tons committee, asks $4'312, 4O4.6O for
the expenses of the executive, legis-
lative and judicial departments OF the
state government and for the public
schools of North Dakota for two years
beginning July !, 1917. t't5'H
The largest single item is one Of
more than a lalf-million for state aid
to rural, graded and consolidated
schools.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
HEARTS TREATED FREE
BY Dr.. Franklin Miles, the Great Spe.
ciaIist, Who Sends New $3.50
Treatment, Free,

Heart disease is dangerous, humid
reds drop dead who could have been
saved. Many have been cured after
doctors failed. To prove the remark
able efficacy of his new Special Per-
sonal Treatment for heart disease,
short breath, pain in side shoulder or
arm, oppression, irregular pulse, palpi.
tation, smothering, putting of ankles
or dropsy, also nerve, stomach and
rheumatic symptoms, DR.. Miles will
send to afflicted persons $3.50 Free
Treatment. Bad cases usually soon
relieved.
These treatments are the result of
30 years extensive research and re.
markable success in treating various
ailments Of the heart, liver, stomach
and bowels. which often complicate
each case.
Send for Remarkable Cures in Your
State.
So wonderful are the results that he
wishes every sick person to test this
famous treatment at his expenses,
Afflicted persons should avail them.
selves of this liberal offer, as they
may never have such an opportunity
again. Delays are dangerous. No
death comes more suddenly than that
from heart disease.
Send at once for his new Book and
Free Trial Treatment. Describe your
disease. Address DR.. Franklin Miles.
Dept. 1923 to 1888 Franklin ST., Elk.
hart, Ind.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
No forcible feeding will be neces-
sary in Belgium or Poland.
DECIMAL SYSTEM.

Britain's parliament is going TO con-
slider a bill changing that nations
coinage basis to decimal system. II
is proposed to make the form, which
is ,one-tenth of pound, the unit; and
make the farthing, worth now ore
ninety-sixth of form, worth one-hun.
dredth of form.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
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NEW SENATE BILLS

S. B. 1877, misunderstanding
baseball from sports prohibited on
first day of week.
S. B. 1873, MISUNDERSTANDING to
organization of new common school
districts. r5
S. B. 1879, Mostad-To provide for
eradication of barberry bushes to les
sen damage from rust. 49,,
S. B. 40, king-Appropriating 49,
500 for redecorating and refurnishing
senate chamber.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
ABERDEEN EDITOR.ffEkf-.:

John Herbert McKeever, editor Of
the Aberdeen American, LOOKED in on
the assembly this week, arriving one
day too late for the fireworks over
"A. Mr.. McKeever states the proposed
new constitution is attracting much
attention in South Dakota, the league
having a large following in the north
part of the state. At PIERCE where
the Aberdeen man had beeT Stationed,
the legislature is wrestling with the
question of making the state bone dry.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02

,;ne last fall to locate at La Pate,
m ME- advising that while the missouri
. NO Is ideal and everything else
is all that the family antlcipa1e o,o ,ne
Show-Me state is not Nortn DaAo.a'
and the Lewises are preparing 10 re-
tmrn to the farm near Sterling III .ne
s eu,h The Lewis and Kositzky farms
adiOin.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02

cause when rain fell the attack stop
ped.
We almost welcomed the arrival Of
the Germans" says Bertha, because
we thought it meant food for the star
wing women and children. But the
food supply became worse Horseiesh
and dog meat formed part OF the city's
food and were at premium.
German soldiers were thin, hungry
and tired, when they came to Wilma.
Eut they were not gruff like our sol
diers. They-were polite
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
RIG LUMBER COMPANY 90
FOR GRAND FORKS - u ma,
CHARTERED BY STATE

canitalized at $25O,OOO, the Ireland
Lumber Yard Co. of Grand Forks. mas
incorporated under the laws OF Of Norm Y u
nakota The incorporators are q. l..
Ireland and f., A. Bennett OF Grano
Forks and Mrs. S. p Ireland, K: l..
Ireland and V. G. Ireland OF Hanklh-
son
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02

passage in the senate yesterday after
noon. McCarten's original bill has
been amended somewhat and is eX-
pected to pass without opposition.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
CLERKS Of COURT sOF
STATE MEET IN CITY

Clerks of court of the state met in
session at local hotel last evening,
elected Edward A. Smith of Ellendale
vice president; E. C. Geary of Fargo,
secretary-treasurer, and adjourned
without selecting the next meeting
place. About ten clerks were in at
tendance.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
RETURN TO COTEAU,

Ed Rowland. vice president of the
First National bank at Coteau, who,
with his wife, has been spending the
week in Bismarck attending the legis-
lative session, left this morning for
their home. Both made their head
quarters at the Grand Pacific during
their stay in the city.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
WALPER IN CITY

N. j. Walper, formerly of the local
electrical firm of Walper & Woodruff,
and now head of the Anamoose Elec-
trio Light Co., called on Bismarck
friends this week,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02

How do New York men distin
gush between grandmothers and
granddaughters?' inquiries Gilda Oar
thy, French tragedienne. We suppose
they ask 'em. ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
GOES TO KANSAS CITY

J. N. Hagan. commissioner of agri-
culture and labor, goes to Kansas City
next week to attend the third annual
farm labor conference. The. harvest
hand situation will be one of the i'm
portant topics discussed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
NEW CHITRCu

The secretary of state has issued a
charter to the Reformed church of
Strasburg. incorporated by Peter M.
Van Soest. Albert Hogenbirg and L. ].
Van der Sande.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
ARICkARA CHURCH CHARTERED

AhANhAhA OnUhCH CHAkIEkED
Articles of Incorporation have been
filed with the secretary of state by
the Arickara Congregations church of
Elbowwoods, Mclean county. The
names appearing on the charter are
D. J. Ripleu, George w. B. Hosie, Pc
ter H. Beauchamp, Harry White Calf
and Lawrence Howlingwolf.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-02-02
MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES.

The University news letter states
that musical opportunities will be Of
fered the students this week. Monday
evening, Albert Spaulding, the great
American violinist, appeared in recital
as the second number of the, Wesley
college conservatory of music artist
course. Tomorrow or Friday evening,
a recital will be given by the Fuller
sisters Of Dorset, England. English,
Scottish and Irish folk songs will be
given in early Victorian costume, ac-
companied on the Irish harp. ,Satur-
day, the Zoeller string quartet will
give concert of chamber music.