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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-05-29

I and everything seems 70 be quiet here
abouts. III find my way 10 my room
You'll do no such thing. said
Mother Borton. They've not given NJ
the chase yet. Your men have gone
home. reckon. but III bet the saloon
that you'd have a surprise before you
got to the corner
Not a pleasant prospect said !
grimly.
No You must stay here. The
room next to this one is just the thing
for YOU. Seo?'
She drew me into the adjoining
room. shading the candle as We passed
through the hal that no CLEAN might
fall where IL would attract attention
You'll be safe here she said
Now do a. | say. Go to sleep and git
some rest. You amt had much. I
guess. since you got to San Fran
cisco.
The room was chcerless. but in the
circumstances the advice appeared
good l was probably safer here than
in the street. and I needed the rest.
Good night. said my strange pro
%tectress. You needn't git up tin
you git ready. This is a beautiful
room-beautiful. I call Il our bridal
chamber. though we don't get no
brides down here. There won't be no
sun to bother your eyes in the morn
in. for that window don't open mp
outside. So there can't nobody git
In unless he comes from inside the
house There, git 10 bed. Look out
you don't set fire to nothing. And put
out the candle. Now good night.
dearfe."
Mother Borton closed the door be-
hind her. and left me TO the shadows.
There va nothing 10 be gained by
sitting UP. and the candle was past its
final inch. | felt that ! could not
sleep. but would lie down on tho bed
and rest my tired limbs. that | might
refresh myself for the demands OF the
day. | kicked OF my boots. put my
revolver under my hand and lay down.
Needless Of Mother Borton's warn
lug l lett the candle 10 bvra to the
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, self from the dangers that surround
me ! must know more. Can't you see
that?"
Yes" she nodded. You're In a
hard row Of stumps. young man"
and you can help me-.
We'll. I will" she said. suddenly
softening again. Il took a shine 70
YOU when you came in. an | says to
myself. I'll save that young fellow
an I done II. And III do more. Mr.,
Wilton was a fine gentleman. an I'D
do something. II could. 10 get even
with those murderin' gu~tter-pickers
that laid him out on a slab.
She hesltated and looked around
at the shadows thrown by the flick
ering candle.
We've" ! said impatiently. Who
Is the boy. and where Is he?"
Never you mind that young, fell
low. Let me tell YOU what | know.
Then maybe Well have time to 90
into things | don't know"
Il was Of no use % urge her. /
bowed my assent 70 her terms.
III name no names, she said
MY throat can be nj as quick as
yours. and maybe quicker"
The ones that has the boy means
all right. They're rich. The ones as
is looking for the boy Is all wrong
They'll be rich II they gifts him"
How"
why. | don't know. said Mother
Borton. I'm tellin you what Henry
Wilton told me-
This was maddening. | began TO
suspect that she knew nothing after
all.
"Do you know where he is2 | asked
taking the questioning into my own
hands.
"No'-sullenly.
"Nho is protecting him.
II don't know.
"vvho is trying TO get him."
ITS that snakc-eyed Tom Terrill
that's leading The hunt. along with
Darby Meeker: but they amt doing II
for themselves.
is Doddridge Knapp behind them
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SYNOPSIS.

Giles Dudley arrived In San Francisco
o. Join his friend and. distant relative
Henry Wilton. whom a. was 10 assist
Boz an important and mysterious task.
anl who accompanied Dudley on me
ferry boat trip into the city. The re-
markablt resemblance OF the two men
~ noted and commented on by paSssn-
gers on the ferry. They see "a man with
snake eyes, which sends "a thrlll through
dudley. Wilton postpones an explanation
of The strange errand Dudley II 10 per
form. but occurrences cause him 10
know 10 II one % no ordinary meaning
Wilton leaves Giles In their room. with
instruction 10 await hts return and shoot
ans one who tries 20 enter. Outside there
L. heard bouts and curses and the noise
~ a quarrel. Henry PUSHES In and az
MS request the m quickly cx-
change clothes. and ne hurries out again.
Hardly has be gone than Giles IA
startled hy "a cry Of Help" and hs runs
Olf 90 ind some one being assaulted by
a lalf dozen men. iie M "A police
man but they are unable 20 find any
room and hunts for some evidence that
might explain his strange mission. lie
inNs "a map which be endcavors 20 de-
cipher. Dudley is m 10 the
mor-uc and there nnls the dead body ~
his friend. Henry Wilton. And thus Wilt
on dies without ever explaining To- pud-
iNN tNe puzzing work Dee was % perform
IN san Francisco. In order TO discover
enc secret mission Ills friend had cntrust-
el tu him Dudley continues his Disguise
ana permits himself TO be known as
Henry Wilton. Dudley. mistaken for
Wilton. is employed by Knapp o. assist
in q stock brokerage deal "Dicky''
takes the supposed Wilton 10 Mother
li0fton's. Mother Borion discovers that
DE- ls not Wilton. The lights are turned
ana a FREQ for 500 fight follows Giles
Win Mother Borton who makes a con-
htlut Of him.
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1t was the best appeal / could hav,
made.
You're right" she said. I'm an
old fool. and you've got the real sand
iou re the first one except Henry VII
ton that's trusted me In forty years
and you won't be sorry for II. my boy
You owe me one. now. Where would
you nave been tonight IL | hadn't
had the light doused on ye?"
"Oh, that was your doing. was il?
thought my time had come"
"Oh, ! was sure you'd know what 10
do. II was your hest chance"
Then Will you help me now?"
The old crone considered. and her
face grew sharp and cunning in it's
look.
What can ! do?"
Tell me. in Gods name. where /
stand. What is this dreadful Mystery
Who is this boy? why Is he hidden
and why do these people want to
know where he is? Who is behind me
and who threatens me with DEATH"
! burst out with these question pas
s~ionately, almost frantically. This was
the first time ! had had chance TO de-
mand them Of another human being.
Mother Borton gave me a leer.
u wish | could tell you. my dear.
but I don't know
You mean you dare not tell me"
] said boldly. You have done me a
great service. but II / am 10 save my
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The old woman looked at me sud
denly In wildeyed alarm.
SSH" she whispered. Don
nane no names"
And b. this an you know ?" / asket
in disappointment.
Mother Borton tried 10 remember
some other point
u don't q how IT'S going 10 keen
a knife from between my ribs" / com.
plalned.
You keep out OF the way Of Tom
Terrill and his hounds. and your be
all right ! reckon
Am ! supposed 10 be the head
man In this %buslness?'
Yes"
Who are my mem"
There's Wilson and Fitzhueh and
Porter and Brown. and she named
ten or a dozen more.
And what Is Dlcky?"
IT'S a smart man as a put his
finger on Dicky NShl." said Mother
Borton spitefully.
"Nahl IS his name2"
Yes. And I've seen him hobnob
with Henry Wilton. and I've seen him
thick as thieves with Tom TerrilI. and
which he's thickest with the deyl
himself couldn't tell. call him Slip
perry Dicky."
Why did he bring me here to.
night"
Il hearn there's orders come TO
change the place-the boys place. you
know. You was 10 tell en- where the
new n "a 10 be. / reckon. but Tom
Terrill spoiled things. He's lightning
is Tom Terrill. But / guess he got
1t all out Of Dicky. though where
Dicky got il the Lord only knows"
This was all that was to be had
from Mother Borton. Either she
knew emo more. or she was sharp
enough 70 hide a knowledge that
might be dangerous. even fatal. to re-
veal. .se was willing 10 serve me.
and | was forced to let il pass that
she knew no more.
Well, Id better be going then.
said ! at last. It's nearly O'Clock.
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The experience OF Lord Wolseley
Of the British army has been such
that he has always made ii a rule to
allow, whenever possible. the sol.
diers under his command one pound
OF tobacco a month. which he consid.
ers a fair allowance. and with the use
OF which he finds the soldier does his
best work In Italy the military au.
thorities recognize tobacco as one Of
the comforts essential 20 troops and
cigars are served on. to them with
their daily Observation-Disclosures Her
aid
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CHAPTER WI. Ccontinued.)

My name is Dudlcy-Giles Dudley
Where is Wilton?'
Dead
Dead? Did you Kill him." The
~half-kindly look disappeared from her
eyes and The hard lines settled into
an expression Of m%alevolent repulsive-
ness.
He was my best friend, | said sad
~. and then | described the leading
vents Of the tragedy had Witnessed.
The old woman listened closely, and
with hardly the movement OF a muscle.
10 the tale ] told.
And you think he left his job TO
you?" she said with a sheer.
4 have taken II up as well as /
can. To be frank with you. Mrs. Bor-
ton. | know nothing about his job.
I'm going along on blind chance. and
trying TO keep a whole skin.
The old woman looked at me in
af-azement.
Poor boy" she exclaimed half
p.tyingly. halfadmiringly. You put
your hands to a job you know nothing
about. when Henry Wilton couldn't
carry It with an his wits about him"
Il didn't DO il. said / sullenly. 1t
has lone itself. Everybody insists
that I'm Wilton II I'm to have my
throat slit for him might as well
try 10 do mis- work. ! wish 10 Heaven
knew what il was. though"
Mother Ror;on leaned her head on
her hand. and eazed on me thourh
fully for a fun minute.
.yo,,g mn s,fl sho ,r,rass,,a
D. take nv advice. There's 4 ira
for the East IN ,ha morn,n' Ius, rlt
ON board and lever Won stop short n
Cbicaro~
I'm not running away said I Bit
terlv .rve -, ! scora ~ set,la Vim
the man who killed Henry Wilton.
When that score is settled. III 90 To
Chicago or anywhere else. Until that
done. I stay where / can settle IT,"
Mother Borton caught M the candle
and moved il back and forth before !
my face. In her ewes there was a
gicam OF savage pleasure.
IS! Goa ne IN earnest. she sail
10 herself. with a strange laugh. Tell
me again Of the man you saw in the
alley !
described Doodridge Knapp.
And YOU are going TO get vol with
him. she said with a chuck.c that
had no mirth in IL.
Yes. said | shortly.
Why. il you should touch Kim the
people OF the city would tear you to
pieces"
| shall not touch him. I'm no as
sassin'" exclaimed Indignantly. The
law shall take him. and I'll see him
as high as Hannah
Mother Borton gave a low, gurgling
laugh.
The law, oh. my liver-the law,
How young YOU are. my boy, oh. no.
Oh ho." And again she absorbed her
mirthless laugh and gave me an evil
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80 ~ AAZ
war. In 1864, and until its
close. Ia 1865, | was con
II nected with the armies under
Gen. Sherman, usually desig.
mated the Army OF the Ten
nessee. the Army Of the Cumberland
and the Army Of the Ohio. wrote Maj
Gen. O. o. Howard. The campaigns
were exceedingly active. From Chat
tanooga 70 Atlanta sherman's soldiers
We're under fire every day. except the
three just before crossing the Etowah.
for l13 days. There was not a day or
night in which there were no soldiers
slain. The screeching shells burst
over our heads while we were sleep
ing. but. wonderful 10 tell, the sol
diers had become so used TO this con-
fict that they lost very little sleep in
consequence OF the htful and random
firing at night.
In that period Of 113 days there were
10 STABLE battles fought. In one at
tack ! made at Pickett's Mil | lost
500 killed and thrcc times as many
wounded within the space OF Is MIN
utes. At night I sat among the
wounded and realized something OF
the horrors Of war. II seems TO me to
day as I think OF IL like a terrible
nightmare. but II was a more terrible
reality. which | will n attempt TO de-
scribe.
When I come to think OF the March
70 the Sea" and later the March
Through the Carolinas," what occurs
10 my memory first is the exceeding
hardihood OF the soldiers. They re-
covered quickly from their wounds. l
mean from those that were not too
severe. and there was scarcely any
Illness. But when Columbia was on
fire an untold number perished in the
flames. Still more persisted from &C
cidental explosion Of confederate
shells al Columbia and Cheraw. We
like TO turn away from the mangled
corpses and distorted faces OF the
wounded that cannot be described.
feel the same horror and depression
In view OF these things as ! did az
Gettysburg. where on both sides up
ward OF $4,000 men were placed hors
de combat. For several days poor fell
lows. union and confederate soldiers.
waited in patience. unattended by sur
geons. simply because there were not
enough of them.
Without further detail. imagine the
Joy that came over the armies OF Sher-
man as they gathered about Raleigh.
~. c, in 1866. and were told that lee
had surrendered and that Grant had
Lees soldiers home 10 begin life
anew; that Johnston had surrendered
the same terms as Lee and all that
belonged TO Slocum's. S~choheld's and
Howard's armies were to march on
the morrow toward Washington. the
u the nation. soon 20 be mus
oIt OF service and then TO 20
! remember the sudden depres.
sion az the news OF Lincoln's death:
still this going home produced too
Of their heavy loss very long
before their minds. They marched
habitually az 20 miles a day from
Raleigh TO Richmond, and never
weary at the close OF any
days march-the camp fire was bright.
the old songs we're sung over and over
again and the comradeship knitted
the war would never cease-it
was az its best when the word peace"
filled all the air
| know that we were proud when
we marched past the president OF the
States In our last great re-
Tow INT. as l remember Il, A. was a
[ ride even then. A rssimant
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socket and watched the flckerlnr
shadows chase each other over walls
ana ceiling. finally dropping on to
sleep.
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RING the latter part OF the
war. In 1864, and until its
close, ia 1865. | was con-
nected with the armies under
Gen. Sherman. usually desig-
mated the Army Of the Ten.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
DOPE ON BASEBALL
INTEREST IN OUTCOME OF BIG
 LEAGUES.
ThIs Week VIII settle the Contests-- National Directors Will No
 Doubt Sustain
 PuIlinm.

Today's meeting of the Board of Directors of the National BasepalI seSssSS,e LsasSSs T ssS the as cSSs s and
 President Pulltam has sustained ms umpires, and declared the game tie and the directors will be pretty sure
 New York has never contended that Merkle was not out, and yet the run that came in was on the same play : third and two out. when the bail was hit, the runner from third started home, but instead of going to second base Merkie lost his head: thougn for sh club house. He was called out at see-
 In the event that the directors sus; have to win ali three games from Boston this week to even tie the Cubs. The standing in that event Wednesday
 Clubs. Played. won.Lost P Ct, Se1SASTG; Se% York ::.:.:.i5s 5s' ssS 56 siS &
 If the Giants lost one of the Boston games their percentage wednesday Clubs. Played. wOn.Lost. P Ct. New York ......l5s sg SS :SS4 vents the other two. the percentage
 Clubs. Played won.Lost P Ct. New York ..;. .151 9e 55 @:SSS @
 
 stopped by rain. the percentage would be:
 Played won.Lost. P Ct. New York ....152 e6 b6 .6S6 all of the games even if they are played at the Polo Grounds. The hard est sluggers of the Giants are left hand hitt,ers: and Boston has sL couple a,s around, and 1t looks as If Frank Chance and his Cubs can sit back and have the rag sewed up,
 Things are pit more complicated like the Tigers If Detroit wins one of the next two games the standing Tuesday night would be:
 c1etsolt cSidsTo - .'' i5s isS ss S s4 ..sss .sss
 if the White sox S' win the next two the standing would be:
 6stPoit 6si9eEo = iss iss ssss sa sa. ssi ssi
 So the white sox have got to take both of the remaining games.
 If Cleveland can win all of the next tsree se 1s1 gangs ss tser RssC RsGcen'SSe "0uio
 If they lose one of the three games 10 the Browns their percentage would be; iS4 90 st ,,,.. 1884. !sS u,,,, ,,,, .,a pennant by four points if they beat the Tigers both of the next two games. Detroit will win the pennant only win one of the next two games, Cleveland will win the pennant by two points over Detroit if they take the next three from the Browns: If they win two from the Browns they viii miss the pennant by four points. That is if the Tigers take one game of the next two.T If the White Sox take the next two games they will win the pennaHt by four points over the Tigers and one point over Cieve. lands or If the Maps take two of the next three games.
 Take 1t all around and things could hardly be more Jumbled than they are'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
BISHOP IN ruFAuLA.
Dr. Beckwith ConErntulates Parishioh-
 CTS of St. James.


 CTS of St. James.
 Eufaula, Oct 4.-(Special. )-Bisho op H. NJ. Beckwith filled the pulpit of St. James Church here today, where he delivered an eloquent sermon to a large congregation at the Il o'clock service.
 Before announcing his text the Bish- op congratulated the parishioners up- on their splendid achievement in the erection of their new church edifice. The Bishops ther1e was prayer and how to pray. Walter Wilson of this city is suffer ing from a slight gunshot wound in his hand. while Henry Jernigan. a we'll known negro who resides about two miles north of the city, has pis- tol bullet through both wrists and one through a portion of his body. the result of a difficulty near the city last night.
 Mir. Wilson was on his way home and the negro was driving close be- hind. The latter made an insulting remark to Mir. Wilson, who alighted from his buggy and dealt the negro few blows with a whip. Mir. Wilson then drove on, but was pursued by the negro who had secured shotgun and when he had driven near enough fired a few shots, striking Mir. Wilson in his hand.
 Mir. Wilson had a narrow escape from another shot from the weapon when he used his pistol, wounding the negro who was afterwards brought to the cit wand given surgical attention. the city and given surgical attention. The negro's wounds are serious but 1t is not thought will prove fatal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
WRITES OF METHOD
PRESIDENT SEYMOUR RECEIVES
 LETTER FROM WILLIAMSON
Inventor of New Corn vulture Method Inventor of New Corn Culture Method Sends Congratulations On Fight
 of Experfments.

As serving to show his interest, his patience. and his absolute confidence in It's final adoption as an improve ment over the cid method of growing corn, a letter from McIver Williamson, the originator of the method was re- ceived yesterday by President Sey- mour of the Cotton Association. and who has taken a lively interest in the introduction of the method among the farmers of the State.
 The letter states that MT. William son regards the Production of corn one of the most important agricultural problems of tho South, and congratu- lates Mir. Seymour on the successful fight which he is' waging in the State for A new and much. rldiculed meth cd which has been successful else- where" The letter states that the originator is sure that the method will work as well tn- Alabama as it has elsewhere and that in the end Mfr Seymour will win his fight.
 Seasons have been bad in South Carolina, writes Mir. Williamson, flor corn, yet South Carolina will probably make the largest yield in her history. Tine skeptic will naturally say that might be expected to brag. so will not tell you more. think 1t best to wait and let tho farmers Wi4O H&N0 bIASd " bPOohs HC nave AAO fear of the. result"
 "A gentleman of Hortsville. S. C.. has made most interesting compara- tive tests, and will send you his re- suits. I am sorry that your station did not succeed better with the plan; Clemson too got. similar results. But I will send you what some of our farmers are doing after harvest"
 Yours most sincerely,
 ssMcTVar Wiilfanson 9
 In his letter to MT Seymour. Mir. Williamson enclosed letter from the president of the Woojruff Agricultural Association to Mir. Williamson fin which he says: "The stockholders of our fair asoclation are anxious to have you visit us during the fair and de- liver a lecture on corn culture. One of our farmers has, cultivated corn after your plan on a lot adjoining the ground He has made splendid crop of corn on land that is not only very poor. but which has been butchered for years. Some of our best farmers marvel at the results and of course are highly pleased with your method which is becoming very popular here"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
MIR. CLAYTON LEAVES
TO FILL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
 IN WEST.
Alabama COngressmam to Discuss Cam- paimn Issues In Illinois, Missouri and Other States for Next
 Four Weeks.

Eufaula, Oct. 4.-(SpeciaL)-Ho Henry D. Clayton left today to i'll im- portant engagements in the West and East and will deliver addresses on National campaign issues in Illinois, Missouri, and other States tor the coming four or five weeks.
 In response to many requests from various sections of the country. MT. Clayton. put his service in the cam paign at the disposal of the Democrat ic National Committee, and was yes- terday wired by the chairman from Chicago as follows: we have biil- ed you for Flora. III, october 7th. Kankakee, October sth, and for Chi- cago October 9th. Each meeting widely advertised"
 The committee further informed Mir Clayton that he has been advertised to speak in Kansas. Missouri. and other Western States until the 24th. Instant Mir. Cummins, chairman in charge of the Eeastern headquarters also wired MT. Clayton yesterday as follows: with the consent of the Chicago headquarters, you are as- signed to meetings in doubtful East ern States October 26th to 31st in- inclusive.
 Mir Clayton has spared no time in looking after the interest of the
 
 livered able and eloquent addresses to large gatherings in various sec 'tions of Alabama. Mfr. Clayton said. however, that this section was solid, and no speech making was necessary and he was glad of an opportunity to enter the field by all who have heard him to be the peer of any who have taken the stump and he will no doubt bring about good results in his new field.
 He is sanguine in his hopes of a sweeping Democritic victory and ex- presses his firm belief that there can be no possible doubt as to Bryans election.
 Information Of the death of Mrs Cotton which occurred at her home in Iowa yesterday was received here to day. Mrs. Cotton was reared in Georgetown, Ga.. and will be remem- bered as Miss Jessie Hill of that city. She was a daughter of Albert Hill of Quitman county. Ga, who until re- gently was a resident of that section Deceased was a niece of J. P. Hill of this city and was widely known and universally esteemed throughout this section.
 Mrs. CottoE's death was caused from a runaway accident in which she was so seriously injured that medical skill was powerless to relieve her.