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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-10-09

said Yancy. But can't say as 1t
would have made no difference.
Squire. He'd have taken his licking
just the same and I'd have had my
nevvy out of that buggy"
Didn't he say nothing about this
here order from the cot, Bob?"
There want much conversation,
Squire. invited my nevvy to light
down, and then l snaked Dave Blount
out over the wheel"
who struck the first blown"
"He did. He struck at me with his
buggy whip"
Squire Balaam removed his spec
tacles and leaned back in his CHR.
Its the pinion Of this here cot
that the whole question OF assault
rests on whether Bob Yancy saw the
order. Bob Yancy swears he didn't
see II, while Dave Blount swears he
showed Ii to him. II Bob Yancy didn't
know of the existence of the order he
was cleverly actin on the idea that
Blount was stealing his nevvy, and he
done what any one would have done
under the circumstances. II, on the
other hand, he knowed OF this order
from the cot, he was not only guilty
of assault but he was guilty of re-
sistin' an officer of the cot" The
squire paused impressiyely. His
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Captain Murrell. with Crenshaw
and the squire. came from the house,
and Murrelfs swarthy face liz up at
sight of the girl Yancy would have
yielded his place. but Betty detained
him.
Are you going away, ma'amr" he
asked with concern.
"Yes-to my home In west Tennes-
see." and cuod crossed her smooth
brow.
But amt you ever coming back,
fearfully.
"oh. nope SO, dear" She turned
to Yancy. II wonder you don't leave
the Hill, Mr.. Yancy You could so
easily go where Mr. Bladen would
never find you. Haven't you thought
of this?"
That are a pint" agreed Yancy
slowly. "Might I ask you what parts
you'd specially recommends" lifting
his grave eyes to hers.
ut would really be the sensible
thing to do" said Betty. Il am sure
you would like West Tennessee--they
say you are great hunter" Yancy
smiled almost guilty.
Mr.. Yancy, II you should cross the
mountains, remember live near
Memphis. Belle Plain Is the name OF
the plantation-it's not hard TO find
just don't forget-Belle Plain"
Il won't forget, and mebby you will
see US there one of these days. Sho'
I've seen mighty little of the world
about as far as dog can trot in
couple Of hours"
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Betty glanced toward the squire
and Mr.. Crenshaw. They were stand
ing near the bars that gave entrance
to the lane. Murrell had left them
and was walking briskly down the
road toward Crenshaw's store. where
his horse was tied. She bent down
and gave Yancy her slim white hand.
"Good-by. Mr.. Yancy--lift Hannibal
so that | can kiss him" Yancy swung
the child aloft. II think you are such
a nice little boy, Hannibal-you
mustn't forget mel" And touching her
horse lightly with the whip she rode
away at gallop.
She sholy is a LADY," said Yancy,
staring after her. And we mustn't
forget Memphis or Belle Plain, New.
wy"
When Betty Malroy rode away from
Squire Balaam's Murrell galloped aft.
er her. Presently she heard the beat
OF his horses hoofs as he came pound.
Ing along the sandy road. and glanced
back over her shoulder. with an ex.
clamation OF displeasure she refined in
her horse. Murrell quickly gained a
place at her side.
Il suppose Ferris 10 at the Barony?"
he said, drawing his horse down to a
walk.
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Il believe he is" said Betty with a
curt little air.
May ride with your he gave her
swift glance. She nodded indiffer-
entity and would have urged her horse
Into gallop again. but he made ges-
ture OF protest. "Don't--or I shall
think you are still running away from
me-" he said with a short laugh.
Were you at the trial?" she asked.
= am glad they didn't get Hannibal
away from Yancy"
"Oh, Fancy will have HIS hands full
with that later-so will Baden" he
added significantly. He studied her
out OF those deeply sunken eyes OF his
In which no shadow OF youth fingered,
for men such as he reached their
prime early. and II was a swiftly pass
ing splendor. Ferris tells me you
are going to West Tennesseer' he
said at length.
yes"
Il know your half-brother. Tom
Ware-I know him very we'll"
so you know Tom?" she observed.
and frowned slightly. Tom was her
guardian, and her memories OF him
were not satisfactory. A burly. un-
shaven man with queer streak of
meanness through his character.
You've spent much Of your time
up north?" suggested Murrell.
-Four years. I've been at school,
you know. That's where | met Juith
Ferris"
Il hope you'll like West Tennessee.
It's still bit raw compared with what
you've been accustomed TO In the
north. You haven't been back in all
those four years? Betty shook her
head. Nor seen Tom-nor any one
from out yonder?" For some reason a
little tinge Of color had crept into
Betty's cheeks. win you let me re-
new our acquaintance at Belle Plain
shall be In West Tennessee before
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audience drew a long breath.
Can body drap a word herer II
was Uncle Sammy's thin voice that
cut into the silence.
Certainly. Uncle Sammy. This
here cot will always admire TO listen
TO YOU"
We'll. I'd like to say that consider
that Fayetteville cot mighty oflicious
with its orders. This part OF the
county won't take nothin' on Fayette
vile! We don't interfere with Fay
etteville. and blamed II we'll LEI
Fayetteville interfere with u.s." There
was a murmur of approval. Scratch
Hill remembered the rifles In its
hands and took comfort.
The Fayetteville cot air a higher
cot than this. Uncle Sammy" ex
planned the squire indulgently.
I'm aweer of that" snapped the
patriarch. i've seen hits steeple."
Air you finished, Uncle Sammy p
asked the squire deferentially.
Il low am. But | low that II
this here case is goin' agin Bob
Yancy I'd recommend him to go home
and not listen to no mo- foolishness. q
Mr.. Yancy will oblige this cot by
setting still while finish this case,
said the squire with dignity. "Mr
fancy has sworn to one thing, Mr.
Blount TO another. Now the Yancys
air an old family In these parts; Mr.
Blount's folks air strangers. Conse.
qnently," pursued the squire, some.
what vindictively. I'VE amt had any
time In which TO form an opinion OF
the Blounts; but for myself, I'm
suspicious of folks that keep movin
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the summer u over: probably .I.
leave here within = week" h. "A
bending toward her. HIs 1I4nr. AVA.
on her face and on the plant line. e
her figure. and his senses swan.
Il imagine you win be welcome d.
Belle Plain You are Toms fri1E1
Murrell bit his lip. and then laux1..
as his mind conjured up pIcfure n
the cherished Tom Suddenly M
reached out and rested his hand e
hers.
"Betty-if might think he Be-
gan. but his tongue stumbled. HI1
love-making was usually OF 4 SAVAGE
sort, but some quality In the girl held
him In check. Betty drew away from
him, an angry color on her cheeks an1
an angry light in her eyes. ''F0rxi<@
me, Betty" murmured MurreII. but
his heart beat against his ribs and
passion sent It's surges through HIM
Don't you know what I'm trying to
tell your" he whispered. Betty gath
cred up her reins. Not yet. be
cried. and again he rested a heav1
hand on hers.
Lct me 6O-tct me 70. cIlcu DIT
ty Indignantly. q
''No--not YETI He urged hts horse
still nearer and gathered her close
You're got to hear me. I've loved
you since the first moment I rested my
eyes on you--and, by God you shall
love me In return." He felt her stru4-
gle to free herself from his grasp with
sense OF savage triumph. a
Bruce Darlington, on HIS way back
to Fayetteville from the Forks. canc
about turn In the road. Betty saw
tall. handsome fellow In the first
flush of manhood; Darlington. an a.,
cry girl struggling In a mans grasp.
At sight of the newcomer, Murreli.
with an oath, released Betty. who.
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scene OF action, and Yancy loaned him
his mule and cart for the occasion.
Yancy led the struggling procession.
with the boy trotting by his side. his
little sunburned hst clasped In the
mans great hand.
The squire's court held It's infre-
quent sittings In the best room OF the
Balaam homestead, a double cabin OF
hewn logs. Here Scratch Hill was
gratified with a view OF Mr.. Blounts
battered visage.
What's all this here fuss between
you and Bob Yancy? demanded the
squire when he had administered the
oath to Blount. Mr.. Blount's state
ment was brief and very much to the
point.
HE done give me the order from
the Judge of the co't-I was to show
II to Bob Yancy--"
Got that orderg" demanded the
squire sharply. With a smile. dam
aged. but clearly smile, Blount pro-
duced the order. "Hmm-app'inted
guardeen OF the boy" the squire was
presently heard to murmur. The
crowded room was very still now, and
more than one pair Of eyes were
turned pityingly in Yancy's direction.
When the long arm of the law reached
out from Fayetteville. where there
was a real Judge and real sheriff,
ii clothed itself with terrors.
well. Mr.. Blount. what did you do
with this here order?" asked the
squire.
II showed Yancy the order"
"You lie, Dave Blount; you didn't"
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then he comes back on ships to Balti-
more. or else he hoofs II moth over
land. He wants to visit the Forks.
he added.
I'm shortly goin' that way myself,
Mr.. Darlington, and I'll be pleased OF
your company-but first ! got to get
through with Bob Yancy," said
Balaam and again he produced the
warrant IF agreeable to you, Bob
I'll ask Uncle Sammy to read this
here warrant"
Who's been a-warrantin, Bob Yam
cy? cried Uncle Sammy.
Dave Blount has"
Il knowed hit knowed he'd try
to get even! What's the charge agin
you, Bob?
Read hit" said Balaam. why, sho
cant you read plain writin.' Uncle
Sammy for the patriarch was show
ing signs of embarrassment.
IF you gentlemen will let me
said Darlington pleasantly. After a
moments scrutiny Of the paper that
Balaam had thrust In his hand, Car
rington began:
ITO the Sheriff OF the County of Cum
berland: Greetings:
Whereas, II Is alleged that muir
derous assault has been committed on
one David Blount, OF Fayetteville, by
Robert Yancy, of Scratch Hill, said
Blount sustaining numerous bruises
and COMMISSIONS, to his great Injury OF
body and mind; and, whereas, IT IL
further alleged that said murderous
assault was wholly unprovoked and
without cause, you will forwith take
into custody the person Of said Yancy
of Scratch Hill, charged with having
inflicted the bruises and contusions
herein set forth In the complaint Of
said Blount, and instantly bring him
into our presence to answer to these
and several crimes and misdemeanors
| You are empowered to seize said Yam
cy wherever he may be at: whether
on the hillside or In the valley, eating
or sleeping, or at rest.
ODE LANCY BALKAN, Magistrate.
Fourth District, County OF Cumber
land, State OF North Carolina. Done
this twenty-fourth day OF May. 1885.
p. S.-Dear Bob; Dave Blount says
he amt able to chew his meat.
thought you'd be glad to know"
smilingly Darlington folded the
warrant and handed IL to Yancy.
well. what are you goin to de-
about hit. Bob?" inquired BALKAN.
"Maybe I'd ought 90 go. I'd like Il
oblire the SQUIRE" said Yancy.
Suppose come TO the Cross Roads
this EVENING""
That's agreeable" said the deputy
who presently departed In compan,
with Darlington.
Some hours later the male popula
ton of Scratch Hill. with a gravity
beftting the occasion, prepared itsel
to descend on the Cross Roads and
give its support TO Mr.. Fancy In his
hour of need. Even Uncle Sammy
who had not been on the Hill in years
announced that no consideration o.
fatigue would keep him away from th,
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The Prodigal Judge
tcopyrigAt isii. The Bosbs-Nsrriii Company,
VAUGHAN KESTER

II don't know that hits my duty to
do that. Bob. Hits my duty 10 serve
II on to you"
At this Juncture Uncle sammy's
bent form emerged from the path that
led on through the woods In the direc-
ton OF the Bellamy cabin. With the
patriarch was a stranger.
"Howdy. Charles. Here, Bob Yancy
you shake hands with Bruce Caring
ton. commanded Uncle Sammy At
the name both Yancy and Balaam
manifested interest. They saw a man
In the early twenties. clean-limbed and
broad-shouldered, with a handsome
face and shapely head Yes. sir, hits
a grandson Of Tom Darlington that
used to own the gristmill down at the
Forks.
Where you located at. Mr.. Caring.
toni" asked Yancy. But Darlington
was not given chance to reply. Uncle
Samuel saved him the trouble.
Back In Kentucky. He takes
RATS down the river to New Orleans,
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SECTION or PRESS ROOM.

about and who don't seem able to get
located permanent nowheres, who air
here today and away tomorrow. But
you can't say that of the Yancys
They air an old family in tire country,
and naturally this cot feels obliged
to accept Yancy's word before the
word OF stranger. And, in view of
the fact that the defendant did not
seek litigation, but was perfectly
satisfied to let matters rest where
they was, 1t is right and just that all
costs should fall on the plaintiff"
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CHAPTER v.
Tho Encounter.

Betty Malroy had ridden into the
squire's yard during the progress OF
the trial and when Yancy and Hanni'
bal came from the house she beckon-
ed the Scratch Hitler to her.
lyon are not going TO lose your
nephew, are you, Mr. Yancyf she
asked eagerly. when Yancy stood at
her side.
NO, ma'am." But his sense OF
elation was plainly tempered.
81 am very glad! | rode out to the
Hill TO say goodby to Hannibal and
to you, but they said you were here
and that the trial was today"
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CHAPTER w.
Law at BaIaan's Gross Roads.

But Mr.. Yancy was only at the be-
ginning Of his trouble. Three days
later there appeared on the borders
OF Scratch Hill a gentleman armed
with a rife. II was Charley Balaam,
old Squire Balaam's nephew.
Can see you friendly, Bob
Yancyr Balaam demanded with the
lungs Of a stentor, sheltering himself
behind the thinck bole of a sweetgum,
for he observed that Yancy held his
rife In the crook OF his arm.
Il reckon you can, Charley Balaam,
n you are friendly" said Yancy.
I'm a-going to trust you. Bob" said
BALKAN. And forsaking the shelter
Of the sweetgum he shuffled up the
SLOPE
How are you, Chariey?- asked
Yancy, as they shook hands.
only just tolerable, Bob. You've
been warranted-Dave Blount swore
hit on to you" He displayed a sheet
OF paper covered with much writing
and decorated with a large seal.
Read H." he said mildly. Balaam
scratched his head.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-22
BEATTIE ARRESTED
FOR 'WlFE-MURDER
Sensations Crowd Each Other at the Hear
ing Before County Coroner Low
ing, of Chesterfield
WOMAN IN CASE TESTIFIES
AND GOES INTO MYSTERIES
Cousin Makes Statement Telling of Purchase OF Cum FaintS
and Has to be Taken to Hospita-Aceused Man
Calmly Smokes Cigarettes During the
Excitement and Retains Composure
THE ETERNAL TRIANGLE.


Mrs Henry Clay Beatte Jr bride of less than year. popular
society belle Richmond before marriage slain by being
shot with shotgun while automobile riding with her
place Midlothian turnpike the night OF July 18th
Young husband drives machine miles rapid speed holding
feess form and steering automobile at same time ar
irving at home we's uncle where alarm is given.
go Immediately to start Investigation and bring
the service of trained bloodhound Dogs refuse take
rail
Investigation along other lines than indicated by story
young they attacked the road and the
by large with beard Husband claimed 70
by with and that he grappod
and took from the throwing in the automobile
Gun found on following day on roadside
On Thursday police take Buah Bnfod in charge and after
animation disclosing that the mother Of Beae child
which died. and that he has continued his attentions
his marriage subject Beatte examination
in which he maintains his former story.
Friday Chief Detectives Mcmahon learns where gun
bought calls upon Paul Beatie cousin under s
cion, to explain.
story purchase gun for cousin and de-
residence goes with him to coroners inquest and falls
into Mysteries Taken city hospital and is carefully at
tended to restore to condition to testify
Buah tefes before shields Beatte far
as possible coapses after leaving stand
Beatte shows when looking
scious girl
Beatt smokes cigarettes constantly throughout hearing and
on way to Jail
Brought Richmond Jail for safe keeping.
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of startling eliminated yester<
~ in the arrest Henry Clay Beat r charge of murders
rg his wife deliberately calm reconciliation landing him
Paul D. Beattie cousin, the City Home tottering
the brink of his expose Of
the young husband
spent night method known to
bolster Paul Beatte state of mind which
and testify to-day against his cousin
which adjourned last night when found
Paul Beattie too hysterea to give testimony.
by Paul Beattie the of witnesses
by Chief of Detectives McAahon
bought by Paul Beattie Sixth Street
pawnshop the information which Henry
Clay Beattie arrested.
Evidence the shotgun procured by Captain Nc
Mahon Captain Alexander Wright of the Third Police Sta
in whirwnd investigation which began few minutes after
clock morning lasted until resulting
the m Beat by Captain Mcmahon Captain Wright
few after Captain Mcmahon his office
friend whose he declines divuge entered and
closed doors Captain Mcmahon took his informant into the Office
door,
Captain McMahon told that Beatte and his had
purchased the Wensten pawnhop and that
who conducts pawnshop door, knew all about it. Captain
Mcmahon with Captain Wright started for the pawnshops
automobiles and found Sam The pawnbrker eager
to help the detectives saying 81 hope God they the fend
With Sam Stern company McAIahon and Wright
Paul Beates home Randolph Street
tioning him. Ns
began talking Captain Mcslahon wrote
and when the confession complete Beate signed
ment with Mcmahon Wright and Stern axing
witnesses Paul Beatte told to coe along
on PsSAl -sSsA
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Peace jubilee Week at Ma
With Words of Friendly
Greeting
PRESIDENT AND
GOVERNOR SPEAK
Peace Jubilee Week at Ma
naSsaS Closes With
Scenes Never
Paraiieied

Especial to The Richmond yirginian.)
MANASSAS, VA, July Elm the
presence of ten thousand people the
reunion and peace jubilee took place
on historic Bull Run plains from nine
to two p. NJ
Governor Mann. accompanied by his
staff and escorted by the Warrenton
Rifles and the Front Royal Guards
arrived Oh the grounds shortly be-
fore noon and was chief orator of the
occasion.
Speeches We're also made by Major
d. II. Lowell, General James L. GIL
man. commander-in-chi of the
Grand Army of the Republic, and
General George w. Gordon, chief Of
the United Confederate Veterans, and
others.
The veterans of both armies after
being formed in parallel lines facing
each other and, in the order in which
they advanced upon each other In
mortal combat fifty years ago, advanc-
ed to within two feet of each other
and with smiling countenances grasp
ed each others hands in earnest
friendship and with words Of kindly
greetings, assuring each other that
henceforth they were as warm friends
as d mall NtiltGAs ASo tIcy were bii~
ter enemies
The camera recorded every move
ment of the fraternal greetings and
the unique proceeding will be ex-
hihited in moving pictures for genera
tons to come.
Taft Delayed by Storm.
The president, who was scheduled
to arrive at Manassas at four O'Clock.
did not, on account-of storm which
broke over the presidential party be-
tween here and Fairfax Courthouse.
reached here at half past five.
Hundreds of people awaited his
corning at the corner OF Main and
Church streets. where Troops c and
u, of the Fort Meyer cavalry. were
awaiting to escort him to the court
house, where at least ten thousand
people awaited him. At the entrance
to the courthouse enclosure the presi-
dent and his party. which included
Senator Martin and Representative
lContinued on nth Pags.A
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SENATE READY TO
VOTE ON MEASURE
VIII Pass Reciprocity Bill
Just as it Came from the
House
THROUGH FINAL STAGES
BEFORE THE DAY ENDS
United States VIII Have Car
rled Out Her Agreement
and Rest WEI be
With Canada


WASHINGTON d Cd l.. 4..- "a 4s,4s.Au
Voting on the reciprocity amendments
Will begin in the senate shortly after
IL O'Clock tomorrow morning It
is expected that the bill will be reach
ed on final passage at about O'Clock
Senator Penrose. after conference
with the president this morning said
thai everything was in readiness
the bin engrossed and all---for the
mai act. and as soon as the measure
has passed the senate it will receive
the signature of the necessary off,
Gals and then be hurried to the White
House for the presidents approval
There is no doubt that this will be-
forthcoming for the bill goes to Mr..
Taft without mene.ment---exaetly as
1t passed the house. Senator Penrose
has the situation well in hand and
1t is certain that no amendments will
be added in the closing hours to-
morrow. A conservative estimate to-
night places the vote at about 81 in
favor to 81 against.
The debate dragged along to-day
to the close like an abandoned beacon
light and finally ilickered and went
out. 1t began with a roar from La
Toilette and ended with a bleat from
Hepburn, In between these two
statesmen. Colonel l. Crawford spoke
against the bill and Senator Gore, OF
Oklahoma, for it. BY sundown to-
morrow the United States will have
carried out her part of the recipro-
city agreement with Canada. The rest
will be with the Dominion govern
ment.
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FROL|C FOLLOWS
PRACTICE MARCH
Blues Entertain Citizens adm
Their Officers in Unique
Fashion.
STORY OF INVASION
OF ENEMY'S COUNTRY
Officers Express Pleasure Ov-
er Manner Men Executed
Maneuvers of the
Movement

Especial to The Richmond virginian.1
CAMP WILLIAM RICHARDSON,
BASIC CITY. VA. July 2l.--Follow-
ing a successful scouting expedition
into the country of the enemy, dur
ing which they engaged In a sharp
skirmish with the opposing forces.
the Blues battalion returned to Camp
William Richardson to-day at eleven
o'clock. after spending the night in
camp near Crimora Station.
Before reaching camp on the re-
turn the battalion executed a sue
eessfal maneuver that ad been
mapped out by the officers. Upon
leaving the camp at Crimora at T.
o'clock d Company formed the ad-
vance guard. while b Company held
the position of honor In the rear.
According to the problem the bat
talon was retreating before SUI
perior force of the enemy.
Il Company was so closely pressed
by the enemy when. q few miles. from
Basic that Captain Leary spread his
company cut -skirmishers and dis
patched an order ahead TO the main
body for support.
The other three companies came
back on the run and drove the enemy
before them. Company y then with
drew from the position and led the
battalion on continuation of the
retreat Companies A and b march
ed next with Company c Al rear
guard. As the battalion approached
Bacis. Company d spread out a. an
outpost to the camp site and the other
three companies came through to the
camp.
Enemy Withdraws.
Scouts reported the withdrawal of
the enemy and the outpost was with
drawn at noon.
Captain Knox. u. s. A., and Major
(Contfnued on Fifth pRgAl