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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-12-22

WaS ~ Sowder Church. and his ad-
vance cavalry pickets ought to be as
FAR west as the Warrentown Yoad.
The distance between, by hard riding.
might be covered in three hours. My
cc-Sc seemed fresh. his breath came
naturally and without effort, and
pressed him along rapidly, for my
whole ambition now centred upon
bringing the information | possessed
within our own lines. Bungay, be-
yOuG doubt. had been recaptured long
since for my own experience told me
hOw extremely vigilant were the Fed
eral guards. To one unacquainted as
2 was with military customs it would
prove impossible 10 penetrate their
lines hence. everything must depend
upon ny getting through in safety.
Then my thoughts drifted TO the
one l had left in such serious predica-
ment X had loved her before, |
loved her doubly now, for she had
proven herself a woman among wom-
en- In time OF danger and trial. How
clearly her face. with those dark
sweet eyes and the wealth Of crown
lns hair. rose before me. while word
BY word l reviewed all that had passed
between US. dwelling upon each look
o. accent that could eyince her pos
sible interest in me. Then reason re-
turned 10 my aid, and resolutely, de
termined.y. inspired BY every instinct
OF soldierly honor, resolved that
would put her from my thoughts for
ever. She was not mine either to love
or possess, unless the uncertain fate
OF war should chance to set her free.
Even TO dream of her. to cherish her
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-12-22
A PASTOR 50 YEARS
Rev. John CoWan in One Church
That Long.
Half a Century Ago Young Man
Came to Missouri Community
and Has Been Pastor There
Ever Since.

Fulton, Mo.-Fifty years the pastor
Rev. DR.. John Fleming Cowan. Re-
Gently the people in northeast Calla-
way county entered upon two-days'
celebration in his honor
For half century Doctor Cowan has
served the Old Auxvasse Presbyterian
church as pastor For two score
years and ten he has presided as spir-
itual adviser and servant Of church
that is in a sense the mother church
of many of those now in existence in
this section.
Doctor Cowan came to the Old Aux
vase church as young man of twen-
ty-four The country was rent with
strife and the lines were sharply
drawn He was man Of southern be-
liefs and his people were Of the same
mind. He fitted into the post and he
mas fitted there ever since.
Auvasse church is so-called because
it stands on a high elevation in a big
bend of the Auxvasse river, a stream
tnat derived It's name from the
French. 1t is on the highway between
Williamsburg and McCredie, two viii
lagos in the northeast part of Galloway
county. The church was organized
June 80, 1928. by pioneers from Ken
lucky and Virginia. Three buildings
have served as meeting places for the
congregation since that time. All Of
them have been modest structures.
The present church Is a frame build
ing and is extremely simple
Doctor Cowan has been satisfied to
labor among these industrious, honest
and worthy people. His congregation
has been satisfied to listen to the
plain, yet convincing sermons Of the
man who has served them flom early
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-12-22
CHAPTER XXI.
Reinforcements for Early.

Come, Wayne, wake up, mani"
Captain. l say, you must turn out Of
this"
| opened my eyes with struggle
and looked up. The golden glow Of
sunlight along the white wall told me
the day must be already well ad
vanced, and | saw the lieutenant OF
my troop, Colgate, bending over me,
sttlred in service uniform.
What is it, Jack?"
I'VE have been ordered north on
forced march to join Early, and the
command has already started. / have
delayed calling you until the final
moment, but knew you would never
forgive being left behind"
Before he had finished l was upon
the floor, dressing with that rapidity
acquired by years of practice, my
mind thoroughly aroused to the
thought Of active service once more.
WAS 1t the news l brought in yes.
l,-day, Colgate, which las stirred this
up?" l questioned, hastily dipping into
a basin of water
II imagine it must have been, sir. "
replied the Lieutenant, leaning back
comfortably upon cracker-box, which
formed our solitary chair. Things
lave been on the move ever since, and
it certainly resembles an advance OF
some Importance. Staff officers at 1t
all night long, Mechanics division off
at daylight, while we go out ahead Of
Slaytons troops. Reede was In beast
ly good humor when he brought the
orders; that usually means fight.
ANY artillery"
"Sloan's and Rockies batteries are
with us; did not learn who went out
with McDaniels. Longstreet has
crossed the White Briar."
Yes, l know" | said, drawing on
the last of my equipments, and quick
ly glancing about to assure myself
had overlooked nothing likely to be
of value. "All ready, Jack, and now
for another dance of death
Our regiment was drawn up in the
square of the little town. and as we
came forth into the glorious sunlight,
the stentorian voice of the Colonel
called them into column of fours. Staff
Officers. gray with dust from their all
night service, were riding madly along
the curb. while at the rear of our men.
just debouching from one Of the side
streets appeared the solid front of q
division Of infantry. We had barely
time to swing into the saddles of the
two horses awaiting US. and ride swift.
ly to the head of our command. when
the short, stern orders rolled along
the motionless line Of troopers, and
the long. silent column swung out to
the northward. the feet Of the horses
raising q thick cloud Of red dust
which fairly envelOped US In its chok.
Ing folds.
CT0 BD CONTINUED
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-12-22
WH' nv /TE NEVH
c/O/1W FLEMING CONAN

youth until the declining years of his
life. Nowhere in this section Is a
community of better people and no
where is there a man of the cloth
who has followed nearer in the foot
steps of the man whose teachings he
has endeavored to emulate than Doc
tor Cowan. Idealism has been dem.
onstrated in It's fullest sense
When the preachers of the pioneer
days came to serve the congregation
at Old Auxvasse they found church
built Of logs. In 1910 church of
Brick was erected. Then In 1870 came
the building that is still serving as
the home of worship.
Doctor Cowan was born at Potosi,
Mo-, March 8, 1887. Much of his early
education was gained through his "a
ther. Rev. John F. Cowan, one Of the
early Presbyterian ministers Of the
state. He graduated from Westmin-
ster college in 1858 and then took
theological course at Princeton Semi
nary, completing his work there in
1861.
Rev. Mr.. Cowan lived in the coun-
try near the church until his wife died
and his daughter married. His wife
was Miss Jane Grant, a native of Cal.
laway county. In 1888 Mr.. Cowan
moved to Fulton, where he Is teaching
modern languages in Westminster col
lege. These new duties did not lessen
his love for the pastoral work Of the
Old Auxvasse church and he contin-
ued in the pastorate.
He has preached to the congregation
of the Old Auxvasse church $500
times. In other churches during re-
vival meetings and occasional visits
be has preacher 1000 times. He has
conducted fifty revival meetings In
various churches.
To the Auxvasse church during the
fifty years Of his pastorats 535 mem
bers have been added. 400 children
have been baptized and 240 couples
have been married. One hundred and
thirty-seven members Of the congrega-
ton have died during that period and
Doctor Cowan has conducted their fu-
aerals. OF this number IS were men
and u women
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-12-22
CHAPTER Xxx.
A Demon on Horseback.

| felt positively happy then. The
thrill of successful achievement was
mine, and with the exultation of a
soldier in having surmounted OBJ
stacles and peril, | nearly forgot for
tie moment the heart tragedy left be-
hind. The swift impetus of the ride,
the keen night air sweeping past me,
the fresh sense of freedom and power
engendered by that reckless dash
through the darkness, all conspired to
save the JOY of present victory. The
spirit of wild adventure was in my
blood
dozen spits of fire cleaved the in
tense blackness behind, and knew
the widely scattered patrol were send
ing chance shots across the stream
A clang Of hoofs rang out upon the
rocks. but | could distinguish roth
ing indicating large pursuing party
probably the two who were mounted
at the ford. with possibly others fol-
lowing when they caught their strayed
horses. | had little to fear from such
half-hearted pursuit as this was sure
to be. The swift, powerful stride Of
the animal l rode assured me that
was not Ill mounted, and there was
snail chance of contact with Federal
outriders before should reach the
protecting picket lines Of our own
army. | laughed grimly as leaned
slightly back in saddle and listened: !:
II was like play. so swift anc ex-
citing had been the passing events.
so unexpected their ending. won
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-12-22

dered what plausible story the dis
comfited lieutenant would concoct to
account for his predicamept, and
whether the others had yet missed me
back at the Mansion House.
The stars appeared to be paling
somewhat down In the east, for the
coming day-dawn was already whiten-
ting the horizon. glanced at my
watch. venturing to strike a match
FOR the purpose. and found the hour
after three o'clock. Early. / knew.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-11
DON'T DISAPpoINT THEM.

Portland papers have taken note of
the work the ladies civic club of this
place is trying to do towards beauti-
flying the depot surroundings. After
reciting the plans for the betterment
OF Railroad street the Evening Tele-
gram speaks in this way of the work
the ladies have undertaken:
Those Pendleton women have the
idea for the practice of civics where
civics will do the greatest immediate
good at the least outlay. They seek
TO make the first impression good,
and that is the impression that is the
best advertiser for any city.
1T is noticeable fact that the cit
les of Texas have learned this lesson,
with the result that the average trav-
eler riding along the Southern Pa
cific, even through the semi-desert
region which that road traverses is
always charmed by the appearance Of
the cities from the railroad stations
San Antonio, for example, looks like
a well-kept public garden about the
southern Pacific station, and one feels
aa he gets off the train there, that i,
IS a mighty pleasant place to live.
I'VE could stand considerably more
interest and activity such as those
Pendleton women are evincing here
ir Portland There is an effort to 4
arouse it, and if we want to do the
best we can for this city we should.
every one of US, get behind that ef-
fort"
After having received such lauda-
ton as this it is surely up to the la
dies of the civic club to carry out
their plans for the Identification of
the depot surroundings. People who
pass through the city will now be
looking for their first impression" of
and they should not be dis
appointed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-11
HASTEN THE PROCESS.

Ten years hence says the Ore
gonian, 'Pendletoni will }surRriSe the
census bureau. for 1t will be the CEN
ter Of a great small farm region. The
right soil is there and all that Us
needed is the carving knife"
There are two ways by which the
bonanza farms in this section may be
carved up-by the promotion Of ir-
rigation projects and by the introduce
tion Of dry land crops that will pro-
.duce annual instead Of biennial re-
turns. At this time there are many
irrigation schemes in prospect. At
Weston the people have project that
seems in fair way of being carried
out in the near future. There are
half dozen or more small projects
under consideration in this section.
Some Of those projects are going to
be built The people will not sit by
forever, and allow good water to flow
past dry land and reach the sea un-
used.
There is also hope for Pendletor
from the introduction of new dry
land crops such as the field pea
Successful farmers are paying more
attention to such crops than ever be-
fore. In time they are going to find
a crop that may be raised on summer
fallow years. If the field pea will no'
do some other crop will be made tc
answer. 1t is a shameful waste for d
farmer to allow half his land to liz
idle all the time. 1t will not be many
years, IL the prophesies of scientific
men come true. until Umatilla coun
ty wheat lands will produce annual in.
stead of biennial crops. When tha
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-11

time arrives the bonanza farm will
disappear. Bonanza farming is only
profitable where the one crop fallacy
prevails.
II is entirely possible, as the Ore
gonian suggests, that the census bu-
reau may be startled at the popula-
ton Of Pendleton and of Umatilla
county ten years hence, Much is go
ing to depend upon the attitude our
farmers, businessmen and bankers
take towards the development of ir-
rigation projects ana the adoption Of
progressive farming methods. They
may hasten the process of evolution
ii they will.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-11
UNITING THE CHURCHES.

The suggestion of Bishop Paddock
that the various churches be brought
together in a common organization is
not new. Various people have been
advising that step for many years. The
suggestion though comes with partic-
ular force when made by a man like
Bishop Paddock.
on the surface the suggestion for
union seems sensible and it will be
generally endorsed. 1t will be pointel
out that people who are striving for
a common goal should work in uni
son. They should not be divided by
sectarian lines that have really lost
their meaning. a union of the church.
es would work for economy.
But there will be strong objections
! to a union of the churches. Custom
| is a chain not easily broken and peo-
| pie are accustomed to the churches
as they now exist The average min
isterial worker will probably take the
same attitude as the Rev. Charles
Quincy, rector of the Church of the
Reedemer. He favors reunion only on
consideration that his church be made
the dominating organization. An
other thing that might make a union
of the churches difficult is the fact
that most churches maintain social
features in connection with their
work. It would probably be harder
to reconcile differences along this line
than to arrive at a common religious
creed. ~
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-11
Health Suggestions

Don't worry.
Eat sparingly of well cooked food.
After forty, eat little meat.
Live In the open air as much as pos
sible
Sleep with plenty Of fresh air in the
room. f.7
Take tablespoonful of Dury's pure
matt whiskey In half glass Of milk or
water before each meal and on retiring.
II you follow these rules you will not
only enjoy good health. but you will be
happy. the world will look brighter and
you Will live much longer.
Duffy Malt whiskey Co., Rochester,
New York.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-11
SMILE AND HUSTLE.

, When your plans go all awry, Z
. Smile and hustle.
. Not a bit of use 10 cry.
. Smile and hustle.
. Waste of time to fret and scold; Z
= Brace, and get another hold; 4
Meet the future brave and bold, Z
B Smile and hustle.
, Some big scheme wound up in 4
wreck?
Smile and hustle?
, Bad luck smite you in the neck? 4
Smile and hustle.
D Be a man among big men,
= Grab a hold and try again,
, Spit upon your hands, and then :
= Smile and hustle.
= When a brave man hits the 4
= bumps
= Smile and hustle.
= Then is when he up and humps,
= Smile and hustle.
. Waste of time to weep and wall,
. Just forget that small word
= fall
= Don't moan round till you go
= stale
y Smile and hustle.
. Everybody has bad luck.
. Smile and hustle.
= That's the time to show your
= pluck.
= Smile and hustle.
= say. Hard luck, goodby to you"
= start off on a tac.- that's new,
. Keep straight on with purpose
true,
= Smile and hustle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-11

There are really four political par
ties in the present congress, each of
the big parties being divided into two
factions. SO 1t lis difficult to fore
cast what Will be done in the way of
legislation. 1t may prove a case
where too many cooks spoil the
broth"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-11

Abe. Ruef has already acquired a
reputation as a Bible teacher at San
Quentin. Is he trying to pave the
way for a pardon?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-11

General Stanley Williams acquired
much fame and he would make a fit
ting hero for a noyel by Richard
Harding Davis.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-11

A new theatre and good commercial
club quarters-which should come
first upon the program?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-12

to insure it's correction. Unfortunately
though, no one realizes so fully as does
the employee Of the government his apso, :,
lutte dependence on his head or chie1'
etc. for his advancement.
congress, by allowing this state Of az
fairs to continue. makes the promotion OF
government employees depend, not one
particle on efficiency, not one iota on
on the disposition Of the one in ofhcial
control Of him or her. If this chief Is In
terested in the welfare Of the employe
and sufficiently aggressive to promote II
the enploye advances; II the ofnclal lacks
either Of these qualities the employe
stagnates. Although many arguments
might be presented against system OF
automatic promotion. no one. 1t seems TO
me, who has examined with any care
this question Of increased compensation
for the employees of the government can
doubt for one instant that II every one
entering the government service were as
sured that increased efficiency would De
rewarded by increased compensation. with
absolute certainty, the government would
be conducted not only more emcientiy'
but also more economically. This In
creased efficiency and economy would, !
believe, be promoted in three ways at
would be attracted to the government
service; 90 the employe would not face
as now the absolute necessity Tin many
cases. Of experimenting the salary re-
celVeO from the government ny uOtuS
Outside" work; CD it would undoubtedly
serve as a powerful incentive for putting
forth the utmost efforts to discharge in
the best possible way the duties devolv-
ing upon the employe. Freed from the
necessity OF devoting part of his or her
time to non-government work. the en-
plOye would, with the conviction that he
was being adequately rewarded by the
government, feel in duty bound to meet
his obligations to the government. Why
is II felt that 1t is safe to apply system
Of automatic promotion to the surgeons
Of the marine hospital service and the
teachers at the Naval Academy, as well
as the officers Of the army and navy? Is
ment it nsures the quest for these po-
sitions by men Of such a character as
would feel bound in honor to merit the re-
ward OF increased compensation insured
TO them? If the classified service as a
whole were made equally attractive would
not the same results follow?
again, in answer to the objection that
automatic promotion would possibly pro-
mote some few not deserving of it. would
not the same thing occur II the PROPOSE
ton to make a general increase In the
salaries OF all government clerks, now
advocated by so many were adopted? Is
II not much more probable that by at
tracing to the government service a su-
perior class of men and women, by Of
fering inducements such as those that OBJ
tain in the army. navy, marine hospital
service, etc. a much less number Of un-
worthy employees would be given rela-
lively small increases. every five years,
say, than would be the case II q much
larger increase was made as is now pro-
posed after lapse Of ffty-eight years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-12
FARMERS GET GOOD PRICES.
Short Crops Of Corn, Potatoes, Hay
and Oats Have Effect.

Short crops of corn. potatoes. hay and
oats and a good crop Of cotton have had
their effect on the prices being paid to
farmers for their products. Inquiry by the
Department OF Agriculture regarding prices
paid October 1, compared with that date
q year ago, shows that barley averaged
SO per cent higher, potatoes 800 per
cent higher. hay 22.7 per cent higher.
oats ia per cent higher, corn TO per
cent higher, .buckwheat "a per cent low
err wheat 81 per cent lower. chickens 60
per cent lower. butter o. per cent lower.
eggs 1917 per cent lower, naxseed 12.4 per
cent lower and cotton 1913 per cent lower
. Similarly prices september 10. compared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-12
A Strong Array.

In our next Sunday Magazine. another
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-12
Works One Way Only.

while the government seems fully au-
thorized to adopt all manner of ways
and means for insuring that the employe
renders service Of constantly increasing
efficiency, and therefore of increasing
value to the government. 1t seems to
fail absolutely in recognizing the least
obligation on it's part to insure with
the same certainty that the employees re-
ceive a compensation which shall likewise
increase with the increase in the value
of their services.
mo one can doubt that the individual
members Of Congress would denounce as
dishonest and unjust any one who should
exercise a power that he might possess
over an employee to compel such an en-
ploye to render to him for an unvarying
compensation services that were becom-
ing of continuously increasing value to
the employer, and yet congressman col
this very practice on the part Of the gov
eminent OF the United States. which COIL
tinues to pay the same salaries to thou
sands OF its employees whose services are
becoming increasingly valuable to the
government.
MANY reasons can, Of course, be assign
ed to explain the failure of the govern
ment to fulfill its part OF the contract to
which 1t Is q party, the most plausible
of which perhaps is that the officials OF
the government are so engrOssed in mat
tiers Of greater moment than the salaries
Of the subordinate government employees
that they continue to forget these. So
far as the employee is concerned, though,
1t is a condition and not a theory that
confronts him'-a very serious condition
that has resulted from the absolute fail
ure Of the government to recognize it's
# Is q party and by which it is In honor
bound.