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Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-06-09

document We're written in hand az
fine and legible as copperplate minute
directions for Lieutenant Oakman him.
self. directions which if followed would
carry him into thc Union limos before
Sherman reached Savannah
$50 the old man il going to Savan-
nah ~ muttered the delighted officer
HE wouldn't let us know. and we
guessed all sorts Of places. l take some
pride to myself that l stuck to Savan-
nah
AS softly as the moving figure over
the screen the door leading from the
hall was showed inward and two nen
in the ragged uniform of Confederate
cavalrymen stepped into the room.
Each held revolver. and the foremost,
with deftness born of long practice,
leveled his weapon at the astounded
Union officer.
"Up with your hands. Yank! We
hain't time for any foolingi"
Never was the lieutenant caught so
completely at fault These horsemen.
turning back on their own trail. had
followed him to the house. tied their
animals and entered the building with
out attracting notice By what possible
means could they have gained their in
formation?
Oakman did daredevil thing. Dear
or to him than his life was the safety
Of that document in his hand. for its
capture meant death to others besides
himself.
He would have flung it into the
flames had he not known that his cap
tors would snatch it forth before it was
more than scorched. He attempted
piece of strategy whose audacity could
not have been surpassed.
81 surrender under protest. he said.
rising from his chair. but instead of
elevating his hands he coolly folded the
paper and showed it into his inner
pocket
"What are you doingf" thundered
the man with leveled weapon.
"Merely putting away letter That
being done, up go my hands
With which he laughed and reached
toward the ceiling
"What is in that letterp'
"Would you like to see its
.'Trot it out. =
The lieutenant shov ed his hand under
his shoulder and brought forth the let
ter written by Captain Wager Tren-
holm.
"At your service It will interest
you"
Had the other document been the
only one in his possession. thus robbing
him Of this trick, he would have whip
ped out his revolver and fought the bat
tie then and there to the end
The cavalryman gingerly unfolded
the letter.
"Here, Bin. he said gruffiy to his
companion, II never could read writ
ing. Ont with it while keep the Yank
covered.
Oakman wondered that they did not
disarm him. but when three more griz-
zlei troopers tramped through the hall
and entered the apartment he saw the
little need of doing so.
The one who held the letter leaned
sideways to the candle for a minute or
two and then picked up the light the
better to read the writing. His compan-
ions looked on attentively while wait
ing for him to speak Finally be emit
ted an oath after glcucing at the sigma
tnra
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-06-09
CHAPTER XIV.
A FRIEND IN NEED.

Lieutenant Oakman was too skilled
horseman to remain long in ignorancs
Of the woefnl mistake he had made. He
had taken tho worst horse Of the whole
lot, and ono Of the inevitable ceftainties
Of tho Immediate future was that he
would be beaten in his flight for free
dom.
Glancing over his shoulder ut the
party dashing down tho highway after
him and noting that tley were surely
gaining the fugitive perforce did some
hard thinking.
"This cant 20 on much longer. I
don't think they will need court mar
tial next time to decide what TO do
with me-
The pursuTrs were close enough 40
tumble OakinRn from tho saddle. but
he knew they would not do that, since
by waiting awhile he must fall into
their hands. while there was danger
that in firing they might wound the
horse. Even though he was tho least
valuable Of the lot. the party were not
willing to lose him.
Oakman glanced keenly to tho right
and left. in the hope of discovering
something that might DO turned to ac-
count in his fight. The open character
OF the country was .discouraging but
: he recalled indistinct,y aemall stretch
Of woods through which he passed when
afoot which he thought might servo
his purpose.
It soon loomed to view in the moon
light. and he again pricked tho flank Of
his horse. who was unable to increase
his pace by single hoof beat
''It's do or die" was his thought
Then moment later ne added with
the wonderful GOODNESS that had mark
ed everything thus far done by him.
"And guess it's de-
The timber was not only less extern
sive than he had supposed. but was no
open that II he should leap from the
back of his horse and dart among the
trees. even when favored by the kioon,
he would be scarcely ont Of sight. More
over, il his pursners 10 desired they
could readily surround the wood and
take him at their leisure.
1t was shock to the officer as he
sped with arrowy swiftncrs through
the darkened lane without slackening
the speed Of his animal and speedily de-
bouchcd again into the unobstrnctsd
moonlight. The one thing upon which
he had pinned his hope was gene and
his immediate future could not have
looked darker.
Glancing 10 the rear again, a notice
able change struck min The party had
driftcd back a few rotis. las IL their ami
mails were growing tired or they hid
agreed upon somenew trAtegical move.
That the latter was the fact was prob
able because one Of the pursuers was
well in advance OF his companions and
bearing steadily down on the fugitive
He had most likely asked and receiv-
ed the privilege of running to earth the
officer who had played 30 clever y trick
on them.
.If 4 were sure th6se other fellows
would show fair play" muttered the
lieutenant. II should wait for that gen.
tleman and ha.e.st ont with him. L
don't know whether he suspects have
the revolver Of the man in the-ilall. but
! he is in fair way to learn4t Ysetty
soon''
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-06-09
CHAPTER XII.
HOT QUARTERS.


Lieutenant Oakman followed Mrs.
Benware into the spacious but scantily
furnished sitting room, where she
placed the candle on the circular stand
in the middle of the apartment A
hickory wood fire was burning on the
broad hearth and diffused its cheerful
warmth to the farthest corner OF the
room One of the evidences OF the pow
erty brought by wartimes was that In
many such families candles took the
place of the lamps to which they had
been accustomed
A second lady followed the officer.
stepping so lightly that he did not sus-
pect her presence until Mrs Benware
introduced her sister. Miss Davis The
ladies were of nearly the same age and
showed STIR king similarity of features.
The lieutenant remained standing until
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-06-09
CHAPTER XI.

n hAsJl ItOAOS1DEs
Vhen Lieutenant Oakman had walk
hundred yards farther. he slacken-
bis pace and looked back. The color
pan, leading the horse. was just fad
from view in the moonlight.
He's right. l am a fool. but /
ldn't accept any favor from her. II
life depended OH it.
or man traversing a highway fol
first time. the Union officer revealed
pnwiedge which. to say the least. was
bular. A half mile from the planta-
of General Eldridge he came to q
hing Of the ways.
am to turn to the right" he re-
ted, scanning his surroundings, "and
than mile farther l will find the
pc where am to halt and await
Prs-that is, il everything goes
It,"
road. open fields stretched on the
and left. At intervals the old,
ny mansions Of the planters appear
all standing well back from the
way and surrounded by shade trees,
the negro quarters near at hand.
and then the starlike point Of light
nkllng among the shadows showed
some one was astir despite the
ness OF the hour, but as yet the
tive had not seen q living person
leaving Pete. the slave.
ut gf9ndInO of ho -
e. peering about and listening, he
a startling sound. It was the
lnmlc beating of Mrses' hoofs on
earth. 1t came from the rear and
oily grew more distinct. proving
party of horsemen were in pur-
Of him.
ney are the men who had plotted
sis the home of General Eldridge
70 give me the 'witch's parole.
Jam Trenholm might have tried to
ens u. but it would have availed
ing Even If he did try probably it
10 nave been all pretense, (" bitterly
70 the lieutenant. "How could
. at these fellows if was In the
10 OF that horse which Pete offered
ana yet II he were here would
refuse. I" "'"
nquestionably the young man was
unreasonable mood and gave an
proof OF the justice Of the opinion
essed by the slave.
eutenant Oakman felt he had done
.eanest act of his life in sending
message to Miss Eldridge. She had
az honest effort to befriend him
'ne tender ministration of berself
,.;' ,niosner' and he had repelled it with
ny words instead Of accepting
p'ouef with his profoundest graft,
Thy,
nrough fear that she might ..offena
ven. n i,..enholm." !. as he expressed it.
Dra saA !. II she only would offend him
be- bs... me possibility of pardon, how
joyi -'s'''Ve would leap
m,Ip :, perhaps he did not comprehend
rss'efies Of his own heart when
thv man has said or done an un.
n sn'ns. his desperation urges
win " 70 further lengths which
account for Lieutenant, Oak
he ula rs but Characteristic hope
. tn, snt have a second opportuni-
re a. aside more pointedly than
led to him. A"na neipinsiy eA
Etnss. nref beats increased In dis
So Inc men were approaching
hwar p.hg ga!lop over the main
re- Il they followed the same
n NJ, MIN, he must soon be over
"Mle there We're no woods on
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-06-09

Continued Oh Fourth P.sge.)


Shortly after her. arrival In India.a
young woman missionary was allowed
to order breakfast for the household in
order to test her progress in the lam
guage She intended to. ask for fresh
eggs. but used the wrong words. saying
to the astonished cook. "You may bring
Us, this morning. an. old. blind mzn.
nicely boiledl''
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1899-06-09

Inc 1S-t f1stoHt nc uuS "fWHeu.
man flung himself forward on his neck.
as he did when beset by Tim Masters
and Jim Ackers. In their eagerness to
check the fugitive fully half the men
fred from the porch of the dwelling.
halting for breath, while scyamblin9
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-30

HuMANIc shoes for men at Hirsch-
mans.
THE coal and oil sales and develop
ment has made many west side far
mers rich. Agriculturists nowhere
are in better financial circumstances
than they.
A. L. NYE's phone is No IS
Orders for any of the excellent line of
goods he keeps will receive prompt
attention.
Our new fall carpets and mattings
are now open. Prices are right, see
them at Hirschman's.
A TELEGRAM from Lieut.. Kunkle
says the company will camp near
Keyser to-night and will reach home
to-morrow afternoon. All are we'll
and as enthusiastic as ever.
THE North East corner and the
South East corner of Walnut and
Front streets are the only vacant cor
ner lots in town. 1t looks as though
it would pay TO erect buildings there.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-30

A. F. John, of Meyersdale, Pa,
is here for a short time looking after
some business matters and greeting
old friends.
A LODGE of the order of modern
Woodmen was recently installed
here This is fraternal insurance
order and is very strong in some
sections of the country especially
the West.
AN excursion from Rice's Land
ing came up on the Mason this after
noon and the visitors busted them
selves looking over the town for a
time. Thousands come to Morgan
town this way.
The date for opening the season
at the opera house has been changed
one day and will take place on Tues
day September 18th. Vogel Il Dem
ing's minstrels will appear on that
date. They are filling an engage
ment at the Duquesne theatre in
Pittsburg this week and are very
highly spoken of by the papers of
that city.
A NEW line of the Kerchief ties at
Hirschman's,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-30
A CALHOUN LAD
On His way to Wheeling to Get Himself
q Wife.

Calvin Thornton, of Calhoun coun-
ty, went to Wheeling the other day
to get married. The young man
looked the part Of the typical noun
taiueer that he is. He wore a huge
boquet of mountain flowers on the
lapel Of his coat, while on the left
shoulder there was pinned huge
rosette of pink ribbon. Reposing at
his feet was a carpet bag OF the
vintage of 40. He was attired in a
blue Jeans suit and wore hat of
ancient make.
He had never seen or gazed upon
a photograph of the girl he loved.
She was Pennsylvania product
and was to recognize him by his
pink rosette and flowers. They had
become acquainted through a mat
rimonial agency, and at some future
time she is to fall heir to a fortune.
It's the same old story.-Parkers-
burg Sentinel.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-30

The work of making repairs at
the electric light plant is being
pushed as rapidly as possible but is
not near completed yet The work
men hope to get it in running order
again by tomorrow night but may
not be able to do so.
w. f. STANsBERRY, special night
policeman, has rented the second story
of S. V. Thompson's house on Front
and Walnut, and will move in at once.
NICE fresh bread every day at ST.
Clair's bakery.
Our store will be closed Tues
day Sept. 18th and Thursday Sept.
l4th. Hirschman's.
PEOPLE have drunk DR.. Halls we'll
dry. 1t is the only water near the
courthouse that is fit to drink. 1t
saved many farmer and stranger
from suffering the pangs of thirst.
Ii you want good 5 cent cigar,
go to j. c. McVicker, the Drug
gist.
THE county court has had consider
able lumber put on the west end Of
the suspension bridge and work on
needed repairs will be begun soon.
EVERY body will be glad to see
Company L. when they return to-
morrow evening but the welcome will
not be so big as the recent demonstra-
tion in Pittsburg.
In view of the order of the board
of health that all shall be vaccinated
the following was handed us and no
explanation made as to whether it
occurred in this locality or else
where.
Mary had vaccine scab.
Upon her snow white arm,
She warned her beau to that effect
For fear he'd do it harm.
But when they came to part that night,
She gave mighty grab
And whispered thug me awful tight,
And never mind the scab."
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-30
ABOUT OUR FRIENDS.
Personal Mention of Promine mt People
Where they are and Row they are.

Mrs. A. j. Hare has been spending
a few days at her fathers near Eas-
ton.
DR.. George NJ. Joseph has been ap-
pointed by the Governor a delegate
to the ASSOCIATION of military surgeons
that meets at Kansas City Sept. 81
30.
Mr.. Abraham Moore, of Lisbon,
Columbiana county, Ohio, is visit
ing his daughter Mrs. A w Brown,
here. Mr.. Moore is ex-county au-
ditoa of Columbiana county
Geo. M. John returned last evening
from Mt. Lake in his trap Mrs.
Wood, Miss Blanche and George and
Mr.. and Mrs. Moorhead and Miss Jes-
sic will return this afternoon. OF
course they had a pleasant stay.
Archie Sage, of Wellsburg, who
would have been one of next years
graduates at the State University, left
last night over the Pennsylvania road
for New Mexico, where he has accept
ed the position of assistant in the coll
lege of engineering and mechanic arts
of the University of New Mexico
Wheeling News.
A friend of genial "Dick" Camden
Is in receipt Of information from the
Klondike that the gentleman named
has struck rich pay dirt in that far
off mining region, and that the news
caused much qualification to his many
friends. Mr.. Camden has been in the
West and in Alaska for two years
past, and appears to have achieved
that success which is due as a reward
to merit and everlasting sticking to
it.
Prof. and Mrs w. S. Aldrich have
Eeen at their new home at the Uni
yersity of Illinois since the Column
bus meeting of scientists closed.
They have been received there with
distinguished consideration and
there is every prospect that they
will be delightfully."- located Pro
fessor Aldrich's name had gone
ahead of him and the faculty was
glad to welcome him there. At
Columbus he read two papers that
attracted the largest audiences that
attended the sessions of the asso-
citation. We can i'll afford to let
such men as Prof. Aldrich leave
here.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-30

SHOULD President Mckinley be able
to arrange his trip West so that he
can visit Morgantown it will be what
is known as the biggest day" in
our history. Friends OF the Presi-
dent think it very probable that he
will be here. A number of those
who have asked him to come are his
personal friends and advisers.
New ties received every week at
Waters. Watch their show windows.
FAIRMONT is greatly pleased over
the prospect for fine new depot to
be built by the B. & O.. An agree
ment was reached between the city
authorities and the railroad some
weeks ago by which work was to be-
gin within ninety days from that
time.
THE Jewish New Year this year
falls on Sept. and will mark the be-
ginning of the 5660th year, according
to the Hebrew calendar. The day is
usually celebrated by the Jews by
prayer, followed by feasting. The
Hebrews here will close their places of
business that day.
Mr.. NYE's telephone is 5S Orders
for his excellent goods receive
prompt attention. Mr.. Nye always
keeps the very best goods the mark.
ct affords.
Our store will be closed Tues.
day Sept. 5th and Thursday
Sept. 18th. Hirschman's.
THE young ladies living in the sec
tion East of Sunnyside headed by the
Misses Vangilder held festival in
Hoffman's woods yesterday evening
the object being to secure money to
build board walk from the Univer-
sity along the new road East. The
receipts were $48. and with what has
been subscribed by citizens will go a
great way toward completing the
work
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-30

PATRICK HENRY's statue is still
doing service as an advertisement in a
business house window.
WATERS is still making room for
new shoes, at cost and less than cost.
JANIToR ARNETT keeps the court
house in apple pie order. He is the
right man for this duty.
LADIES, go to the great reduction
sale in Oxfords at Whittington's.
THE w. V. U. and Academy lawns
are very pretty, but could be made
much more attractive. 1t would not
be very expensive to adorn them prop
erly. Nature unadorned is not adorn-
ed the most as regards those plazas.
COME a day before or day after
but do not come Tuesday Sept 9Th or
Thursday Sept. 14th. Hirschman's
Big Store will be closed on those two
days.
LADIES, if you want to see new and
up-to-date shoes, call at Waters. Fall
line just in from the Brown Shoe Co.
FARMS nearly everywhere except
the ones underlaid with the Pittsburg
vein of coal or with oil, are constantly
depreciating in value. Town real es-
tate, particularly here, is becoming
more valuable year after year.
LADY, do you like a low shoe2
Go to Whittington's and see their
reduction sale one week.
KEEN appetite and perfect diges-
tion are always insured by using A.
L. Nye's groceries. Phone So.
WATCH the factories all over the
country pile up double stock prepar-
atory to shut down next campaign,
they being already preparing to then
solemnly state that they are COM
PEELED to do so because Bryan will
ruin them if he be elected. They are
stocking up for that purpose.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-30
To the Teachers of MOnOn-
gala County.

Allow us to thank you for your very
liberal patronage during institute
week. We appreciate your trade and
ask for continuance of the same.
You will want more books during the
winter. You are invited to come TO
the Acme for them. We are head
quarters for books and school supplies.
All the books for the common schools
will be sold by us this year. We sell
at the lowest price consistent with a
living profit.
Second Hand Text Books at half
price
McGuffey's Spoilers l0c and other
books in proportion. Come and see US.
The Acme Book Store,
II. l.. SWIsaER, Propr.
Dering Bldg, Walnut St.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-30
For Sale.
Five Building Lots.

On North Main Street, These
lots lie close the new residences
now being erected. Will be sold on
easy monthly payments by
J. w. WILEs.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-30
Get Your Children
Ready for School.

Next Monday the High School
will open. We will sell the
Books this year. If you have
any old books bring them to
us and we will pay you cash
for them. Don't forget that
we have everything you chill
dren will need and that you
can save money. Also if you
are collecting silverware
stamps you can get them with
school books.
MADEIRA Bros,
Leading News Dealers,
Main St.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-30

A LINE of infants cloaks just re-
ceived at Hirschman's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-08-30
Wanted-T0 Rent.

Six or seven roomed house Ed
Herds Cigar Store.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-05-11
PERIL MADE THEM FRIENDS.
The Wild Hcnsta Hcrdcd Together to
Escape FOrcat Fire.

The wild Bcnsfs Herdcd Together to
Escape II Forcat Fire.
An incident of forest fires in the hills
of the Descanso neighborhood, in south
ern California, illustrates the comrnde-
ship that common peril brings about
among beasts rs well as among men
After the flames had completed their
work of destruction and spread pail
over the hills a rancher want forth
among the charred stumps and smoking
brushheaps to look for number Of cat
tic and colts which ho feared had been
hemmed in by the fire. He went across
gully and ridge in his search. until at
last he saw his stock some littlo dis
tance ahead.
He was more than astonished upon
coming mp to the group to find not only
his cattle and colts. but Il deer, three
wildcats, a coyote and several rabbits,
all alive and apparently in no fear of
him. They watched his approach with
indifference, the timidity gone from the
big eyed deer, 40 venom in the wild
cats purr and honesty shining in the
gray coyotes face. The rabbits sat on
their launches az meek rs the pets of
children. But tho pool coyote was in
pain, and as the farmer cumo close tho
erstwEile robber Of the roost dragged
his helpless hind quarters toward the
man in mute supplication. The legs of
the animal had been frightfully burned
The ranchcr was in no mood to make
friends Of such strange creatures, and
as once drove his stock through the
amoldcrinR brush, tho deer going
along with the cattle. tho rabbits hop
ping along at the ranchcr's heels, the
wildcats slouching along behind, and
the coyote, unable to follow, whining a
pathetic appeal for snccor When tho
burning field was passed. the deer broke
into run for the distant hills, the rab-
bits were away like flash, and tho old
defiance and snarling lecr came back
to the wildcats, who scorncd to mako a
show of haste. They walked slowly out
of sight. San Diego Union.