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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24

were eased by the dogs who licked
the Undergraduates, but they were not
cured. Many modern people employ
the same method in their treatment
Of boils, pimples, rashes, carbuncles,
eczema and other skin diseases. They
apply a salve or lotion to the sore
places and fondly imagine they have
cured them. The important fact which
they fail to recognize is, that these
skin diseases are diseases of the blood,
and that no external treatment can
permanently cure them, because they
? essentially internal ailments.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
TOBACCO HABIT
EASILY OVERCOME

E.1.r r
A New Yorker OF wide experience
has written d book telling how the
tobacco or snuff habit may be easily
and completely banished in three
days with delightful benefit. The au.
thor, Edward ]. Woods, 1923, f Sta
tion E, New York City, will mail his
book free on request.
The health improves wonderfully
after the nicotine poison is out Of the
system. Calmness, tranquil sleep,
clear eyes, normal appetite, good di.
gestion, manly vigor, strong memory
and a general gain in efficiency are
among the many benefits reported.
Get rid Of that nervous feeling; no
moro need Of pipe cigar, cigarette,
snuh or chewing tobacco to pacffy the
morbid desire.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
CITY NORMAL
SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
Especial to 1ribunel

Valley City. N. D., April 24.-The
Valley City normal baseball team
opens the season May 5 at Enderlin
and closes with, Jamestown college at
Valley City OF June 6. according to
the schedule which was announced
yesterday. The games are as fol-
lows: May 5, normal at Enderlin;
May I. Moorhead normal at Valley
City: May u, University at Valley
City; May Is. ConcorGia college at
Valley City; May 81, normal at Moor
head; May %, normal at Concordia
college, Moorhead; May %, normal a,
Jamestown; May 20, normal at Ellen
dale, and June 8, jamestown at Val
ley City. ,-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
SLAYER STILL At LARGE
Trace of Alleged Austrian Murderer
Obtained in Morton and Leetonia
Locations on the Range.

,Hibbing, Mimi, April 24.-Peter Blu
toroc, aged 10, alleged killer Of
Charles Herman Hanson at L%eetonia,
Friday. is still at large. Deputy Sher-
if Peter Wiring obtained a trace OF
the young Austrian in the Morton and
Leetonia locations, residents guarded
ly giving out information that he had
been there shortly after the alleged
murder.
Il, for one, am satisfied that there
is evidence, which the coroner's wit
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
THREE ESCAPE
DEATH, TRAIN
HITS MACHINE

Fargo, N. d., April 24.-An auto
mobile, containing Mrs. Julius Aske
and her five.yearold son, Wendell. Of
MoOrhead, and her nephew, Lambert
Fisher, of Georgetown, was struck by
the eastbound fast mail train, No. 2S,
at the Eighth street crossing Of the
Great Northern railway in Moorhead
Sunday noon and carried along the
track, by the engine Is feet, severely
bruising the occupants and wrecking
the car. Several witnesses of the
accident consider it a miracle that
all three were not killed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
TWO VALLEY CITY
GIRLS ARE APPOINTED
Especial to Tribune)

Valley City, N. d. April 24.-Lieu-
tenant Kettcrer of the United States
navy, through the office Of Mayor
Moe, yesterday appointed Miss Tru-
die Olsby and Miss Clara S%tenshoel
as recruiting girls for this city. The
recruits enlisted by the young ladies
will be sent to Fargo. ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
DAN ACROSS ARROWO0D
LAKE D DISCUSSION
Especial to 1ribunel

Darlington, N. D.. April 24.-Inter-
est is again being taken by citizens
of Darlington, Edmunds, Melville
and Bordulac in the proposal to build
a dam across the outlet of Arrowood
lake. which, would raises the lake lev
el'about two feet and deepen the wat
er enough to prevent fish5Jfrom smoth
ering and freezing, during the winter,
and also add to the popularity OF the,
lake as a resort. no,.,. .,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
START DRILLING FOR GAS
Believed to Be in Sufficient Quanti-
ties Around Marmarth For Do
mestic Purposes.
!. ESPECIAL to Tribunel

MaFmarth,. NJ d. Kpril 24.-T!e
Dome Oil company Of this city has
announced that it will commence
drilling this month for gas which is
believed to be of sufficient quantities
in this region as to be available for
domestic purposes. Baker, Mont, a
n~eigaboring city, has a gas main
from'the supply available in that dis
trict. 81
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
sTEAMFITTERs NOW r..
SEEKING ADVANCE In PAY

Duluth, Mimi, April ,24-Duluth
members of the Steamfitters' union
are seeking advance in pay from
62H cents an hour to 70 cents. Union
officers acknowledge a dissatisfaction
in regard to pay, but claim that a
strike has not been seriously discus
sed. The union men are of the opin-
ion. they stated, that the employers
will meet the increase in wage de-
manded, making a strike unneces-
sary.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
SWITCHMEN WENT OUT
SATURDAY OF LAST WEEK

Duluth, Mimi, April 24.-Switch-
men employed in the railroad yards
of the Minnesota Steel company
Omitted States Steel corporation)
a walk6M df"' practically every
switchmaifih tie employ of the COM
pany o%cgarredo. on Saturday. The
walkout ,wAs1 declared to be the re-
suit of an action on the part Of the
company in discharging several OF
the employees long with the company.
Company officials deny that a
strike is in existence, stating that a
few of the switchmen got a grounch
and quit, but not b sufficient number
to any difficulty in filling the
places" a, Boz, de-.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
NEWS OF NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST
BANKS OFFER ASSISTANCE.
Dickinson Institutions Have Not Re-.
fused Request For Funds For the
Purchasing Of Seed.
(SpeciaI to Tribune)

Dickinson, n. d., April 24.-An-
nouncement was made here today by
the banks of this city that they stand
ready to furnish funds to all deserv-
ing farmers for the purpose OF pur.
chasing seed. Not a request which
has been made since the United
States declared war has been refus-
ed. The banks which have agreed to
furnish funds to the farmers are the
Merchants National, First National,
Dakota National and the German Bo-
hemian State bank.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
r n K on ~,'a.tS.T ~
NEW DUTIES MAY
Especial to Tribune.)

Mandan, N. D. April ga. W:
Furness, who fbr t6eh lhSt eseveral
years has served Morton county in
the capacity Of deputys county, trea-
surer, will on=AIendSy, My u assume
his new duties as county treasurer.
Mr.. Furness Is the last Of the newly
elected county officers TO put on the
Ofilcial yoke.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
BODY FOUND: IN STREAM
Frank Hayes of Minot Believed to
Have Fallen from Bridge
to His Death.
Especial to Tribune.)

Minot, N. d., April 24.-The body Of
Frank H. Hayes, an employee of the
Great Northern, was discovered float
ing in the river near the railroad
bridge yesterday. 1t is evident that
the cause Of drowning was purely &C
cidental by falling from the bridge.
A widow and two sons survive, the
children being Stanton A. Hayes, who
is second lieutenant in Company D.,
and Leon Hayes, who is a student at
the state agricultural college at
Fargo.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
REMAINS OF MANDAN
M LAID TO REST
Especial to Tribunc.)

Mandan, N. d., April 24.--The re.
mains of Mrs. Sarah Dunahey were
laid to rest today in Union cemetery.
The funeral was held this afternoon
from the Methodist church at ?
o'clock. Mrs. Dunahey passed away
Sunday morning at 3 o'clock.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
BISMARCK DAILY TRIBUNE

Boat company Of South %Bellingham,
Wash, requesting her presence al
the launching Of one of its large
boats and Of which her niece, Miss
Mary Muir, is named as sponsor"
Miss Mary Muir's father is the sur.
viving representative of the law firm
OF Muir, which foFMerlyp' practiced
law at Hamilton ana Noci1e, N. d.,
and aside from the practice of his
profession Is also mayor Of Boiling
ham. t., *'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
J! | IS URGED l D. INTO INTO MI RACE 40.
Former Member. Of State Legislature
Suggested as Candidate to Sue. "
coed HelQesen. .'';t..,..
Especial to Tribune)

Milton, N. D., April 24.-C. W..
Plain, former member off, the state
legislature, is being urged by his
friends in this part Of the state to
make the run for congress in the dis
trict to succeed the late Henry Hell
gesen. It is understood that. Mr..
Plain has taken the matter under
consideration. .,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
H|lDBjADLYB BURNED
Little son%of Mr. and Mrs. David B..
Robinson Of Bowman Dies Short
Time After Being, Burned
Especial to Tribune J

Bowman, n. p, April, 24.-7-Return.
ing to her home last week Mrs, David
p. Robinson of this city found her lit
tie son, Thomas, on the floor with
both hands badly burned and parts Of
the child's body, The lad had fallen
against a hot stove during her alb
sence. A physician was called, but
was unable to save the .child's. life.
Death occurred Saturday, morning
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
- =" - = FNtF" ~ -
$35, 900 SUBSCRIBED . >
FOR STOCK IN HOTEL
Especial to Tribune)

Lakota. n. D., April 24.-Practical'
ly $4,000 has been subscribed for
stock in the new hotel totibe erected
here. The site for the new structure
will be on the corner Of Front street,
opposite the National bank. The
building will he ready for occupancy
the first Of SeRtember,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
MAN WHO JUMPED
HOTEL BILL CAUGHT
Especial to Trjbune.\

Dickinson. n. d., April 24.-Charg-
ed with defrauding William G. Ray of
this city, former hotel keeper, of the
sum of $121, e. o. Harris, former
horse buyer, was placed under arrest
at Wyndmere, Richland county. this
state, yesterday. Deputy Sheriff
George Nolan returned with the pris-
one today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
.LAB0RERS COMING
J. J. Murphy Of New England Makes
Trip to Minneapolis and En-
cages Farm Help.
lSpecial to Tribune.l

New England, nv. ID, April, 24.--Fif-
ty men are coming to New England
from Minneapolis to assist the farm
ers in this. territory in putting in their
crops. j. J. Murphy didn't 'comrauni,
cate with any labor bureaus when he
learned Of the taitua'ion. hlt bought
a ticket direct for Minneapolis. These
men, he said, are ready'Jto come Oh
a DAVIS notice ,anl work for indeti-
periods for $45 per month. e.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
IA CANDIDATES ARE
INITIATED AT ROLLA
Especial tofTribune\

Rolla, N. D., April 24.-Fourteen
candidates were initiated into the
first degree of masonry last, evening,
This was by far the largest class
ever taken into the Rola lodge. The
degrees were conferred in relays by.
H. C. Guenther, Arthur Dixon. and F.
E. Harris.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24

nesses refused to give out, Of a quar-
rel between the two men over the di-
vision of money obtained by bringing
liquor into the Hibbing district" said
DIR. F. W. Buller, deputy county cor
oner. Those in the card game heard
and remember a lot more than they
told about" n ~s.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
go BEDS AVAILABLE AT
JAMESTOWN HOSPITAL
Especial to Tribune.)

jamestown, N. D., April 24.-Should
the need arise and the Parkview hos
Eital be designated as a base hospital
during the war, there are 60 beds
available, according to information Sc.
cured at the institution today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
SOIL NEAR INKSTER
IN BEST CONDITION

Especial to Tribune)
1nkster, N. ID, April 24.-Ground in
this section Of the state is now in the
best condition for receiving the seed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
DAKOTAN INVITED TO
ATTEND CHRISTENING
fSpeciai to Trjbune)

Especial to TTIbuhe)
Minot. ". D., April 24.-Mrs. w. G.
Mitchell is in receipt of an invitation
extended by the Pacific American
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24
AN EXPERT ON COLDS

Comparatively few people realize that
a cold is a signal of physical weakness.
To treat a cold with weakening
physics, alcoholic syrups or drugged
pills, maysmotherthe cold but they also
reduce the bodypowers still further and
invite more serious sickness,
SCOTS Emulsion has always been an
expert on colds, because it peculiarly
enriches the blood, quicklytones upthe
forces and strengthens both throat and
chest. Try SCOTS. Refuse Substitutes.
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield. ~ j. j6-27
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-24

will be started Immediately.
The company has been organized to
carry on a general warehouse bust
ness and means considerable to
jamestown financially. A number of
local business men are in,
terested in the project. 10. .
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Many Of the farmers in this vicinity
were reluctant to place their. 1916
seed in the ground at as early a date
as in other, communities knowing
that much of the seed is poor and
that the grain will need extremely
favorable conditions for sprouting.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-02-23
MISCELLANEOUS MUNICIPAL COURT.
:. w. Bates, transcripts ...........$ sic
JUSTICE COURT.
Justice Fees.
Witnesses, Justice Court,

Jurors, Justice Court.
A. Ii. Wilder, II. j. Marsh CASES.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-02-23
S22,359.07
FEES OF COUNTY OFFICERS.

C. L. Kennedy, board of audit. .....S 500
Geo. G. KroSt, board OF audit. :. 800
Evan J. DAVIS, board of audit. Gi.22
C. l.. kennedy, canvaSSing board. 25.55
Geo. G. KrOst, canvassing board. go
Evan J. Davis, canVaSSing board. 26.f0
F. b. Gaber, recording bonds, etc. HAS,
Geo. q. Krost, copying tax judg-
mentS ................... |2.uU
VIM. H. Compton, board OF equal
Evan ]. Davis, board OF equaliza-
llOl 1S.oS
ThOS. Fl. Foley, board of equaliZa-
ton .........,.......... .......... $500
II. c.. KrauS, board of equalization. 1906
Gle X. Olson, board Of equalization 1925
6 5i2 "a
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SHERIFF'S AND MATRON'S FEES, ETC.
Anton Osten 6OO.03
Mrs Anton OSten ............. 400
S 64I.03
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SALARIES AND CLERK HIRE.

C.. l.. Kennedy, county auditor. Us 2,500.00
b. Z. Lee. deputy auditor ........ 1,335.00
Mary l.. Rodman, auditors clerk. $4,000
Emma A. Olson, auditors clerk. G00.G0
Clara Kleven, auditors Clerk. 5O2.5S
Nj. II Kennedy, auditors clerk. -. 500
A. G.. Johnson, county treasurer. 2,500.00
Hannah Martin, areaSurer'S clerk. 100000
Ida koppen, treaSHrer'S clerk. 1880
Peter Lloyd, treaSurer'S Clerk. 267.00
Kathryn Jones, treaSurer'S clerk. 69.75
NJ. l.. Kennedy. trcasurer'S clerk. i02.50
Clara KleVen, treaSurer'S Clerk. 1000
Emma o. Olsen, treaSurers clerk. 1850
Evan Hughes, judge Of probate. 2,iOO.O0
Kathryn Jones, clerk, judge OF pro-
Flora 6. Jones, clerk judge of pro-
bate ... Observation-Disclosures. 1000
Geo. G. Krost, clerk Of court...... 10000
Anton OSten, sheriff .............. 100000
Albert Nerdahl, jallOr .......... :. 10000
J. w. SChmitt county Attorney. 2,t66.H
tendent Of schools .........:.... 10000
Louise Wiberg, assistant superin-
tendent Of Schools .......... 10000
os0 ~
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-02-23
CoBoNER,s MIScEIIaNEo1rs


Dr.. c.. c. Pratt, post mortem, Lyle
Smith -. .....,.........;....... $50
DR. G. G.. Pratt, post mOrtem, EdW.
llelNer ..................... O.4U
DR.. C.. c. Frat, post Inbrtem, Jake
Wagon ...................... GO
DR.. q. A. Dahl, post mortem, Jake a.
Wagon -. ....................... $50
Dr. C. c.. Pratt, post norton, Martin
Kunzman go. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. go
Dr. Fl. J. Lloyd, post mortem, Mar
TIN Kunzman .................:.... 6.2o
DR.. C. C. Pratt, post mortem, Sister
Arbogosta Halter .................. go
Dr. Ida Osborn, post mortem, Sis
ter Arbegasta Halter ........... 1920
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WITNESSES, CoRoNERs INQUEST.

DR.. TIC. Kelly, Kenneth Schuster..G $50
Dr.. e. C. Pratt kenneth Schuster.S 6.2O
- -i'.| 5 1910
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$5,227.6f
ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND.

RECEIPTS.
Collected from taxes ............ .S3t ,t05.90
Stale aid Observation-Disclosures. 2,59S.06
Donations ...... ................ 1,024.3O
Error on bill corrected ........... 3.64
ElweIl road payments ............ 5S5.f3
Overdrawn Dec. 80, 1916. 2i,293.5S
........ $66,6tO.9t
DISBURSEMENTS.
Warrants drawn Sos, O27.57
Refunded taxes Observation-Disclosures. 1860
Road assessment on ditch 3d.. SOFIA
Ledger transfer NORTHUMBERLAND. 1898
Oyerdrawn Jan. 1, 1916. 6SS9S
S66,6t0G
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S5,S2f.O0
COURT HOUSE EXPENSES.

Portland Savings Bank, interest on
bonds . ..................S 5000
Consumers Power Co., gas and cleo
tricitv .................. 1898
S. X. Fowler, coal ...... 9S2.9
David A. Jones. janitor . 5000
CITY of Mankato. water rent ...... 74.2
Loren Clark, goods ...,.......,., 80. 9
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Swan Swanson, maintenance .....s a92.O6
Jack Brown, foreman ............. 466,35
Harold Bowen, maintenance ........ 1915
ChaS. Cole, maintenance ........... 5000
John Farm, team ................. $40
John D. Tillman. maintenance..... 6.15
James Mape, maintenance ....... 500
Wesley Abbott, maintenance $3.50. 1910
J. d. Mccarthy, maintenance $3.50. $3.50
A. G. Neal, maintenance ........... 4.3S
sam Remington, maintenance $3.50. $40
A. Anderson, gravel ............... 1890
q. C. Bartsck, hauling and placing
gravel 49,. 1857
T. r.. Coughlan, crushed rock and
binder COMM. .............. fO7.40
G. NJ. Compton, thing .............. 5000
Frank Aurlnger, maintenance $500. ITO
Ira Auringer, maintenance ........ 1895
John Neary, work with grader -. $40
Ed chatham, maintenance ......... 2.95
G. w. Allyn, labor .................. 36.25
Wm Hoehn,s gravel and labor -. 600
John Houghtaling, maintenance -. Cos
Geo. F. Yaeger, draining .......... 1850
Continued on Page Six.)
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-02-23
BOARD OF PRISONERS.
JAIL EXPENSES.

Anton Osten Observation-Disclosures. 50 ,O73
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-10
italians Retake
PidUe Position
Continued from Page One

Csntinued from Page Ono
3ure Culebra Cut, the British surged
Forward around slight curve They
hurled bombs and closed with the enemy
IN a hand-to-hand scrimmage of bayo.
nets. bombs, sticks, clubs and fists. The
Gcrmans were unable to stand the
gruelling man-to-man fight. They re.
tired The British went right on. They
took two heavy howitzers and two us,
qrAgging them back to.a strategic point.
The Prussans meanwhile rallied. They
came back on the determined little Brit.
fsh group. The Tommies stuck their
Gern1ah field pieces down for a fat ira.
5ectory and began firing. The target of
human bodies in the German attacking
Nave was too perfect TO miss
81 wounded British soldiers refused to
be moved back of the firing line and
begged to be propped up so they could
continue the fight
The determined little band was finally
torced to retire in conformity with the
general scheme of the British command.
But when they did go every soldier made
~ point of honor to carry a she'll or
An extra rifle, or help get away machine
guns When the Germans occupied their
ground they did not find a pound of
stun left behind.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-10
COLD LrGHTENs DEMAND
FOR PERISHABLE FOODS
Vegetable Supply on Hand Sufi-
cient for City's Needs-Prices
Unchanged


The extreme cold weather has made
the demand for perishables very light.
aooor,,, q, At. s.or, :, nj, ,,...,,
-, w '"e ''po'. "
S''''n' Gu 'irlnah Oh tne iooo commis-
SION OF The Philadelphla nome defense
committee. There Is. however. on hand
In the n,,rl,et N sualcien, sun,iv 90
,...,, A..
ee''"''eS " eo''' "'e 'S "eeuS'
Prices continue about the same as last
week.
,rho o,,o,. -, ,.o ,,or ,,s hoo, u.,,,o,,
,oriY na,Iooah,a :, tho h,n,na s,,,,r,,.
Tho ,rar has on, orr tho n,,p,her ~ shin,
available for the fruit trade OF the
South. so that now but one shipload OF
bananas n week arrives. where Is before
the war three a week were received
This PAGES bananas In the luxury class
They come from South America, as the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-10
Bernstorf's Son
Weds American
Continued from PAGE One

Continued from PAGE One,
Bernstorff may be gentleman and
Marguerite's ideal, but one must bear In
mind that he is a German, and Duf
eremy now"
"Will you welcome her and her hus.
band back to Burlington" she was
asked.
"Of course. we will." replied Mrs
Thomason. But Id prefer TO welcome
her and her husband after the war is
over Not now"
The foster parents expected at any
time TO receive cablegram from the
new countess announcing her wedding
Their last letter from her. in March
Informed them that she was engaged
to marry the prussan noblemap and
that she would cable them when the
ceremony was performed.
An extract from that letter, which
discussed the contemplated wedding, Is
as follows:
II have decided to marry him because
he is so cultured, so handsome and 70
kind. ] feel sure that I am not commit
ting n mistake our marriage viii be a
happy one--of that have no doubt. We
understand each other so clearly"
The story of the life Of the Countess
Won Bernstorff--aside from the wedding
that caused such a furry--is fired with
romance. According to the best remem-
hrance that could be mustered in the
Burlington community today the father
OF tho Countess-to-be was an English
man named Burton who married Nir-
glna girl and settled somewhere in the
mountains of Virginia. Two babies were
born. who grew up into bright-eyed,
black haired girls. one was Marguerite.
Twenty-Five years ago Mr. Thomason
and his first wfe---the present Mrs.
Thomason a his second wife--were told
about the two girls. Their mother had
died Childless Mr.. and Mrs. Thomason
adopted one of them. She was Margue-
rite. Her sister was adopted elsewhere
and was happily married; she is now
living in Denver, Col.
Marguerite. seven years old and shy
was brought to Burlington She grew
up into n pretty young woman and was
educated at Washington. on the death
Of her foster-mother she inherited enough
money TO make her independently
wealthy. and about nine years ago, after
her first unfortunate marriage, she trav-
elcd abroad In London she met Count
Won lioedeck and married him. At the
outbreak of the world war the COuple
went TO Berlin, the Count entering the
army, Because of some difficulty the
Countess obtained a divorce. Her hus-
band. according to reports later was
wounded in battle
The meeting with the young Count
Won Bcrnstorff was in Berlin during
the early period of the war The young
nobleman at one time visited America
to study financial conditions in Wall
street.
The last visit the Countess paid to
Burlington was four years ago, shortly
before the outbreak of the war. At that
time she studied nursing. She still re-
tains her membership in the Burlington
club, an organization of young women
engaged In patriotic knitting and Red
Cross work.