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Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30
cASTLEWoOD CONCERNS

Mrs. J, A. Meadows and daugh-
ter are visiting relatives in the
live city.
John Walklin of the live city
was tranacting business in this
place Monday.
Mrs. 0. 0. Martin departed on
the Sunday evening passenger for
Eau Clair, Wis. Mrs. Martin will
also visit relatives at Superior and
Duluth.
Mrs. MO. Monson of Estelline
spent Sunday with her daughter
Mrs. P. H. Madden of this place.
Mrs. Helen was shopping at the
live city Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Tree OF
Brookings are guests at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Cunning
ham.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.J. Bennett spent
Sunday at Lake Kampeska.
Mrs. Walklin returned to he,
home at Avon, SD. Saturday after
a visit with her parents in this
place.
F, R. Shanks and family are en-.
joying an outing at Lake Kampes.
ka. III
Mrs. Reid and daughter Phyllis
are home from | AXE Kampeska.
Robert Shaw of Oldham spent
Tuesday with Mr.. Shaw of thiy
place. #
The ice cream social given at til,
home of Mrs. Els. Brown Tuesda,
was well attended.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30
Rescued From a Watery Grave.

Carl Christopherson, son of Mrs.
Henry C. Christopherson, of this
city, came near drowning while
bathing at Lake Kampeska last
Sunday. He in company with sew
era companions were engaged in
a long distance swimming contest
and when about half mile away
from shore the young man was
taken with cramp and went
down, and if it had not been for
the timely arrival of VIM. Ostran-
der, one of the young men in the
swimming party, he would no
doubt have drowned.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30
The Opinion of an Expert

F. S. White. the recognized
leading crop expert in charge OF
the Rock Island Frisco agriculture
a and horticultural car spent
Tuesday afternoon in the wheat
fields OF Codingt"n county in
Spcctjng the crop conditions. He
said
"Crop conditions in Codington
county and in fact over the entire
state are the best that have ever
seen them, and ! d. not think that
anything outside Of 4 hal! storm
covering the entire wheat fields can
keep this year from being the big
yes, and best in the history Of
South Dakota, the greatest farming
>,n,o in the union.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30
Former WATERFOWL Young Pc oplt
Happily Married

tr.orge Davis and Jessie Allen
were united in marriage Monday
afternoon at the home Of the
hri'ie's parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Allen, Minneapolis Both
bride and groom are well and fav-
1rHbly known in Watertown, hay
lrg resided here until about five
years ago. Both are graduates
from the Watertown high school
and have a host of friends in this
city and vicinity. Mr.. Davis is
nephew Of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Davis
If this city and holds responsible
position in the Lumber Exchange
in Minneapolis.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30
HENRY RUNNERS

Mrs. Kirscher and her daughter
Mrs, Sylvester spent the evening
with Mrs. Brando Thursday 81
Miss Zoe Bowling spent few
days at the Brando home last week.
MI. and Mrs. Dahl spent a few
days at the live city last week.
The NJ Sunday school had
their picnic at the lake last FRI
dag Ever body enj oyed III
and MI. j i. Hubbard took
II east bound train Tuesday morn-
hing
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30

For SaleThe beautiful home
Of the late S.A. Briggs, consisting
of eight large rooms and bath
electric lights, gas, furnace heat,
hot and cold water, cistern, ce-
ment basement, cement walks,
beautiful shade trees and shrub.
berry, apple orchard, large barn.,
hen house and wood shed centrally
located, three blocks east Of new
pos office. Address Daisy E.
Briggs, care of Saturday News. Aft
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30

The band concert last Friday
evening was attended BY q large
crowd and much enioyed An ex-
acellent program was rendered Fol-
lowing the concert the band
marched to the Firemen's hall
where Dall was given.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30

For Sale-Strictly high grade
surrey in first class order. For sale
cheap. Enquire H. F. w. Schaller.
81 If.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30

For Sale-A complete line Of
restaurant fixtures, for sale or
trade. Four st. Bernard pups six.
weeks old, sable with white mark
ings. j. C. Shule, Clark, SD. 49tf
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30

For Sale-Household furniture
at bargain, - third st. s. e..
Phone Blue 34S. 5tf,
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30

Strayed-From my farm two
miles northeast of Grover on June
2Sth. one light bay horse pony,
star in forehead and band on left
shoulder with Gross Bar c."
Will pay a suitable reward for any
information. Peter Scherer R.F.
D. 3, Watertown, S. D. (5-9l
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30

For Sale-By the owner. No
commissions. A very desirable
house. Very close in. Modern in
every way. Terms to suit pur-
chaser. Enquire 400 S. Oak st. So
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30
FOR. SALE.

For Sale-Heavy work horses
cheap. L. E. Acrher. Phone Red
465 Ct.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30

Wanted-Competent girl for
general house work. Apply M.
Bauman, AIT W. Kemp. 6tf.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30

Wanted-A girl for general
homework. Enquire Mrs. John
Carter. (6-7
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30
w "A II 7 s
.<
WANTED,

WANTED.
Wanted-Lawn moving or any
kind of odd jobs. J. D. Carlin.
residence SO third st. n. w. Phone
Red $50. 44tf,
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30

For Sale Thorobred Rhode Is-5
land Red cockrels, Matched in Feb
ruary almost full grown. These
cocks are worth from So 90 to 81. 90
apiece. IL you want one now you
can get it for the very low price
OF 81 90 each. Eugene F. Barker.
SIT IS. Maple ST, phone red A62. 6tf
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30

LOST AND FOUND
Found-Ladies long coat, call
at Mrs. Fowler s, west of town. CD
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30

For Rent Two cottages on south
side. Green 5Is. .. IA. Davis. 6tf.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-07-30

Mrs. J. A. Meadows and daueh-
ter are visiting relatives in the
live city.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-04-08
U@zRATZONeJ oe5I
81. TZ[X

last year, and he took out a Massa-
chusetts license; he had a California
one, too. Should he (Haley) look up
young Arnold? And should he come
to report that night?
The colonel thought he could wait
till morning, and, little comforted.
hung up the receiver. Barely was it
out of his hand when the bell shrilled
again, sharply, vehemently. Winter
put the tube to his ear
Does any one want Col. Winter,
Palace hotel?" he asked.
A sweet, eager, boyish voice called
back: Uncle Bertie Uncle BERTHE,
don't you worry; I'm all right"
"Archie!" cried the colonel. Where
are your
But there was no answer. He called
again, and a second time; he told the
lad that they were dreadfully anxious
about him. He got no response from
the boy; but another voice; wom-
ans voice, said, with cold distinctness,
as if to some one in the room; "No,
don't let him; it is impossible!" Then
dead wall of silence and centrals
impressive ignorance. He could get
nothing.
Rupert Winter stood moment,
frowning and thinking deeply. Di-
rectly, with a shrug of the shoulders,
he walked out of his own outside door,
locking it, and went straight to Miss
Smiths.
He knocked, at first very gently,
then more vigorously. But there was
no answer He went away from the
door, but he did not re-enter his room.
He did not bear to his aunt the news
which, with all it's meagerness and ir-
ritating incompleteness, had been an
enormous relief to him. He simply
waited in the corridor. Five minutes,
ten minutes passed; then he heard the
elevator whir. and, standing with his
hand on the knob of his open door, he
saw his aunt's companion, dressed for
the street, step out and speed down
the corridor. to her. own door.
The other voice-the woman's voice
had been Janet Smiths.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-04-08
s9y OGNNE 77YA%T
AuZzzoss THE NAN ee1SHoz1R g
SYNOPSIS.

o,ens at Harvard where Col.
story t az r.. s. A., visiting, saw the
If young Mercer. he met SaIy
u hrother of the dead student.
rdars later, in Chicago, in 1906,
,,y;e eal overheard Cary Mercer APP
MIN W.. Manning to kidnap Archie, the
Wy peard and to gain possession OF
1890 yea winters millions. A Miss
hep Ken mentioned. apparently as
wo Winter unexpectedly met a
ira'V Mrs Millicent Melville. who
We, Mai his Aunt Rebecca, Archie
PIN .n, nurse, Miss Janet Smith,
ne &c for the west with the
Il and Mrs Melville. 4 great man
el On, was aboard the train on
\ roI Winter met his Aunt Rebec-
- SOs Smith and Archie. He set his
caret Haley, to watch over Cary
Fn' Gol Winter learned that the
&C., magnate Is Edwin S. Keatcham.
|ciRar.onehIng cary Mercer, the colonel
Winter, aided by Archie,
81, frustrated hold-up on the
Psu lie took a great liking to Miss
desnite her alleged connection
Y tho tidnaping plot, which he had
xet revealed to his relatives; Inc
arrived in San Francisco. 1t was
LII that there were big persons be-
the hold-up gang. Archie mysterl-
, sdisappeared. F'ruitless search was
rcted for Archie. Blood in near
oom AZ the hotel caused fears for
pov.s life No Roadway was made
=. search for Archie.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-04-08

dOn - Ou tllC tull u NUN uoNh a. ohCSi
descent of some 40 or so feet Your
last room to the right Miss Smiths
bedroom, is a corner room; besides,
she was in it; that excludes every exit
except that to the left. We find Mrs.
WiggleswOrth was absent; and there
were evidences of-an-an attack of
some kind carefully hidden, afterward.
But there is no sign of the boy. |
watch the rooms. If he is hidden
somewhere in Keatcham's rooms, the
chances are, after Keatcham goes,
they will try to take him off. l don't
think it probable that Keatcham knows
anything about the kidnapping; in fact,
it is wildly improbable. Well, Keatch-
am goes; Immediately l get into the
room. The valet and the young man
visiting Keatcham, young Arnold, let
me in without the slightest demur.
Either they know nothing of the boy
or somehow they have got him away,
else they would not let me in so easily.
Maybe they are ignorant and the boy
is gone, both. We go to the rooms
very soon after; there is not the small
est trace of Archie"
How did he get out?'
'They must have outwitted me,
somehow" the colonel sighed, "and it
looks as if he went voluntarily; there
was no possible carrying away by
force. And there was no odor Of
chloroform about; that is very pene-
trating; it would get into the halls,
They must have persuaded him to go
but how"
IF they have kidnapped him." said
Mrs. Winter, they will send me some
word, and if they have persuaded him
to run away, plainly he must be able
to walk, and that-mess in Mrs. Wig
glesworth's room doesn't mean any
thing bad"
"Of course not" said the colonel,
firmly.
Then, in as casual tone as he could
command: by the way. where is
Miss Smith? She is back. isn't she?"
"Oh, long time ago." said Mrs.
Winter. II sent her to bed"
i've been frank with you. You will
reciprocate and tell me why, for what,
you sent her out?"
Mrs. Winter made not the least
evasion. She answered frankly: Il
sent her with carefully worded ad.
vertisement-but you needn't tell Mil
licent, who has also gone to bed, thank
heaven-I sent her with a carefully
worded advertisement to all the pa
pers. This is the advertisement. 1t
will reach the kidnapers, and it will
not reach any one else. See" She
handed him a slip of paper from her
card-case. He read:
To the holders OF Archie w: Commu-
nicate with r. S. W., same address as be-
fore, and you will hear of something to
your advantage. Perfectly safe.
The colonel read it thoughtfully, a
little puzzled. Before he had time to
speak, his quick ears caught the sharp
ring of his room telephone bell. He
excused himself to answer 1t. His
room was the last of the suite, but he
shut the door on his way to the tele-
phone.
He expected Haley; nor was he dis
appointed. Haley reported-in Span
ish--that he had traced the automo-
bile; it was the property of young Mr..
Arnold, son of the rich Mr.. Arnold.
Young Arnold had been ct Harvard
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-04-08
Japan Has Large Rice Crop.

Official statistics from Japan are Ia
vorable in regard to the rice produc-
ton this year 1t appears that the
crop will reach 96,300000 hectolfters,
which is an increase of IS per cent.
over the production of last year. The
value of that crop, at the minimum
price OF 21 francs 35 centimes the nec-
toliter, amounts to more than 2,ooo'.
100000 francs, and this abundance
will result In increased exports.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-04-08
CHAPTER VII.
The Haunted House,

A mud-splashed automobile runabout
containing two men was turning off
Van Ness avenue down narrower
and shadier side street in the after
noon of the Sunday following the dis
appearance of Archie Winter. One of
the occupants seemed to be an invalid
whom the brilliant March sunshine
had not tempted out of his heavy
wrappings and cap; the other was a
short, thick-set, corduroy jacketed
chauffeur. One marked the runabout
at glance as a hardly used livery
motor car; but moments inspection
might have shown that it was running
with admirable smoothness and quiet.
The chauffeur wore goggles, hence his
eyes were shielded, but he turned a
broad smile upon the pallid cheeks
and sharpened profile beside him.
Colonel, as a health-seeker who
can't keep warm enough, you're
great" he cried. Lord, but you look
the part!"-
IF | can't shed some of these con-
founded mufflers SOON" growled the
pale sufferer addressed, 'Ill get so
red with heat it will come through my
beautiful powder hope those fellows
won't see us, for they will be on to us,
all right"
Our own mothers wouldn't be on to
us in these rigs the chauffeur re-
piled, cheerily; no seemed to be in a
hopeful mood; and lot us once get
into the house, and surprise 'em, and
therell be something drop. But l
haven't really had chance to tell you
the latest-having to pick you up at a
drug store this way. Now, let's sum
things up! You think the boy got out
through Keatoham's apartment! Or
Mrs. Wigslesworth's"
How else?" said the colonel; che
can't fly. and II he could, he couldn't
fly cut and then lock the windows
from the inside"
Il see"-ths chauffeur appeared
thoughtful-"and the Wisgleeworth
door was locked. You think that
Keatcham is in 1t, someway?"
mot Keatcham," said the colonel.
There was another man in the car
Atkins they called him, though he has
disappeared. But Mercer remains. His
secretary and that valet OF his; | think
the secretary is Cary Mercer, The boy
might have slipped out in those few
moments we were hunting for him in
side. Afterward, either Mrs. Melville
Winter or | was on guard until your
man came. He might go to the Fire
less Stove man, slip out of his rooms,
and round the corner to the elevator
in couple of seconds. Then, of
course, l might see their rooms"
Provided, that is, the Fireless Stove
drummer is in the plot, too"
'The Fireless Stove drummer who
smokes Villar y Villar cigars? He is
in it, / think, Birdsall."
well, I'll assume that. Next thing:
You get the telephone call. And you
say the voice sounded clipper; didn't
look like he was being hurt or both
cred anyway, did it,"
Not at all. Besides, you know the
letter Miss Smith got this morning?"
Il think I'd like another peek at
that; will you drive her a minute,
while l look at the letter again." The
instant his hands were free Birdsall
pulled out the envelope from his leath-
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-04-08
Speed Down the Corridor to Her Own Door.

knew his father well. l don't believe
he would harm a hair of Archies head.
He isn't cruel fellow-at least not
toward women and children. I've a
notion that what he calls his wrongs
have upset his wits bit, and he might
turn the screws on the Wall street
crowd that ruined him. That is, if
he had chance; but he is poor; he
would need millions to get even a
chance for blow at them. But
child, lad who looks like his brother
no, you may be sure he wouldn't
hurt Archie! He couldn't"
"But-the name, Winter; it is not
such a common name; and the words
about lady of-of-" The polite
soldier hesitated.
"An old woman, do you mean?" said
Aunt Rebecca, with little curving of
her still unwrinkled upper lip.
1T sounds so complete" submitted
her nephew.
Therefore distrust it," she argued.
dryly. "Gaboriau's great detective
and Conan Doyle's both have that
same maxim-not to pick out easy an
swers."
Winter smiled in his own turn.
Still, sometimes the easy answers are
right. Now, here is the situation: l
hear this conversation at the depot. |
find one of the men on the same train
with me. He, presumably, If he is
Cary Mercer, and l don't think l can
be mistaken in his IDENTITY
UNLESS another man is making up
as Cary"
1T may seem conceited, but | don't
think l could be fooled. This man
had every expression of the others,
and l was too struck by the-I may
almost call it malignant-look he had,
not to recognize him. No, it was Mer-
Ger; he would certainly recognize you,
and he would know who l am; he
would not be called upon to snub me
as possible confidence man."
THAT rankles yet, Bertie?"
He made a grimace and nodded
But" he insisted, isn't it so? If
he is up to some mischief, any mischief
doesn't care to have his kin meet
him-that is the way he would act
don't you Think"
He might be up to mischief, yet
have no designs on his kin"
He might" said the colonel, mu-
singly. A thought which he did not
confide to the shrewd old woman had
just tipped his mind. But he went
on with his plea.
He avoids you; he avoids me. He
is seen going into Keatcham's drawing
room; that means some sort of an
acquaintance with Keatcham, enough
to talk to him, anyway. How much,
can't say. Then comes the attack by
the robbers; he is in another car, so
there is no call for him to do any
thing; there is no light whatever on
whether he had anything to with the
robbery.
Then we come here. Keatcham
has the room next but one. Archie
goes into his own room; we see him
go; l am outside. directly outside; it
is simply impossible for him to go out
into the hall without my seeing him;
besides, found the doors outside all
locked except the one to the right
where we entered your suite; then we
may assume that he could not go out.
He could not climb out Of locked win
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-02
MRS. ROGERS'S ESCAPE
Uidozr of STANDARD Oil Man IN
automobile Crash.

Mrs. Henry H Rogers. widow Of the
Standard oil man. narrowly escaped Sc
rious injury last night. when a nOrtn-
bound Sixth avenue car hit her automo-
bile as IL was crossing Sixth avenue. go
ing east in 3sth street The auto Vas
wrecked but Mrs. Rogers was unhurt
4 she left the ruins OF the car. assisted
by her footman, she tainted. but was
soon revived
Mrs. Rogers had been 10 the Metropoli-
tan Opera House and was returning 10
her home. ~ No 26 East 51th street
when the accident happened Her chauf
four. g L. Harris was running the auto
Iaabile at a good rate of speed through
Ssth street, from Broadway. Hs slowed
CoNn at sixth avenue. The northbound
car was almost half q block away. Har-
RS. according 70 the police, put on full
power and started across the avenue in
ar effort TO beat the car. AS he reached
tli@ northbound track the car hit the
automobile and threw II four or five feet
along the street The side OF the ma
cline was stove in. the machirery was
ruined. and the glass windows in the
limousine body We're shattered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-02
LOEB SEXES PEARLS.
dHeges -dttempt TO Euade
Duty on ChesbrOugh Necklace.

Collector Loeb seized the famous Ches-
brough pearl necklace yesterday. assert
ing that IL had been brought into this
country clandestinely. with the apparent
Intention of evading duty II contains
So2 pearls. Weighing 1887 7-ls grains.
the unset pearls costing about $4,000.
The necklace is valued by the customs
men at $4,000. with duty added
When Mrs Matilda VI. Chesbrough. the
oTner. arrived from Europe. IN May 25.
or Tie Kaiser Wilhelm. false bottom
vas discovered in one Of her trunks. Il
Nss alleged. by Alexander McKson. act
ilig deputy surveyor. and John b Kier-
Ian, a customs Inspector. and therein
they found bill showing the purchase
Of a necklace for $1,000. but they were
unable TO find the pearls. About $4,000
worth Of other articles were seized on the
charge OF attempted smuggling. Mrs.
Chesbrough was indicted and her trial
il set for the third Monday in January.
At Trenton. y. J.
Fremont p. Chesbrough. her husband.
surrendered the necklace on June 2s
protesting that he had held il IN Toronto
20 await the passage OF the new tariff
Law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-02
ALARMING CANADA
AMERICAN FORCES ON
GREAT LIKES.
Premier Laurier Explains At
titude on the Rush -BagOt
agreement.

Ottawa. Dec. 1.-The strength of
United States armaments on the Great
Lakes and the integrity Of the Rush
Pagot convention OF 1917 for the limita-
ton Of naval forces on inland waters of
North America were discussed by the
Canadian Commons to-day
George T.. Foster said that the United
States now had ten war vessels. with
fDrce Of six hundred men and more than
seventy guns. on the lakes. II difficulties
we're TO arise. ne said. tile whole of Can
ada's lake trade and shipping would be
at the mercy OF this fiotilla within twen-
ty-four hours. Mr.. Foster held that the
Rush-Bagot convention had been vio-
lated. and he suggested a new one to
meet modern conditions.
Sir Wnfrid Laurier, the Prime Min
lister, said Mr.. Foster had called atten-
tion 10 a Cclicate matter OF interna-
uonal diplomacy and had emphasized
the difficult position in which Canada
stood. The Rush Bagot agreement could
be terminated on six months notice Z
the United States desired. but this was
thing which Canada wished 10 avoid.
the Premier added For hundred years
the agreement had served Canada well.
During the 'lst few years the United
States had developed a naval policy and
had made a reasonable demand for per
mission 10 place training ships on the
Great Lakes These could not be placed
there without an Interference with the
agreement Of 1917.
Il must say" said Sir Wilfrid, that.
though the terms Of that agreement have
not been absolutely maintained. am
not prepared to admit they have been
unfairly interfered with. Ny honorable
friend knows that the tenure of life Of
that agreement hangs on n very slender
thread. If the American government
put an end 20 the convention. what has
Canada 10 do? 4 modification OF the
convention is more easily suggested than
made.
To end the treaty would be an evil
alternative. for II might bring an un-
limited armament on one side. and Can
ada would have TO follow suit.
The condition is such that We have
10 be very careful Of chat We do or say.
do not think a good purpose has been
served In bringing the matter TO the at
tention OF the country. There has been
correspondence -oing on for some time
on this ma tier which II II is deemed
diplomatic To bring down will be- brought
down. But there has also been CORE
spondence Of a CONFIDENTIAL nature Which
IL would be premature TO bring down"