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Eastern Colorado times., 1912-11-22

the darkness concealed our move
ments from the two men on guard.
We crossed fifty feet above. gained
the top Of the bank. and crawled
down. sheltered from observation, un.
til we were directly above the two
guards. Peering cautiously over, we
could easily distinguish the black out
lines on the hillside below.
One man was standing up, leaning
against the trunk of a small tree,
while the other was sitting on the
ground, his head bent forward, and
his hat drawn low over his eyes. Nei.
ther had uttered sound. but as my
eyes strained through the darkness
began to perceive details which
awakened q new suspicion. The fel-
low standing up wore a cap and no
coat. and his hands were clasped
about a short, sawed-off gun. He had
none Of the appearance Of the sol
der, but the other man apparently
was in uniform. although l could not
distinguish Its character. What in
stantly attracted my attention was the
fact that his hands were evidently
tied behind his back. II this was true
then he was prisoner. and the other
had been stationed there to guard him.
and not the horses. Tom perceived
this as soon as I. for felt his fingers
grip my arm.
Creep around the edge Of the rock
there" said. pointing. THAT will
bring you at his back, and not more
than five feet away. Can you do it,"
He nodded grimly.
Leave your weapons here" added,
"and when you spring, get hold Of his
gun 80 he cannot fire. I'll cover him
the instant you strike. Go on"
He unbuckled his belt, and crept
along to the right, 80 noiselessly that
even I. watching his snake-like move
ment, could hear no sound. The
guard did not move his head. and the
other remained motionless. his face
bent almost to his knees. Down be-
low the horses stamped restlessly.
and switched their tails. Watching
each motion like a hawk. saw Tom
dip over the crest. and worm his way
down behind the rock. Then he dis
appeared. until, as he cautiously arose
to his feet, his head and shoulders
emerged shadowy just beyond. Real
izing he was ready. got to my knees,
gripping pistol butt Without
warning sound the dragon leaped. his
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-11-22
Another Triumph of Surgery

Two visiting surgeons at the Mas
sachusetts General hospital, a few
days ago tied off" the entire right
lung of a patient at the institution.
Although the operation was an ad.
vanced one, the surgeons said that the
anesthetic was administered accord
ing to a new method and it was their
belief that the patient would recover.
The difficulty heretofore, when ether
had been given in the normal way,
had been that the patient regained
consciousness before the operation
was concluded. In this instance the
incision was made in the patients
back. The surgeons said that the
method was SO new that 1t was yet
impossible to say whether a tubercu.
lous lung could be taken out in the
same way.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-11-22

n Oklahoma are equipped with tele-
phones, and the owners enjoy their
use immensely.
A telephone agent enlisted the in
crest of Chief White Eagle in the
TRANCE little box and wires, and soon
he warriors home was connected
with central" 1t was some time be-
ore his fellow tribesmen gave appro-
val to his recourse to the white mans
INVENTION. but finally, perceiving the
ime, travel and trouble saved him
by Its use. they filed solemnly into
the telephone headquarters with or.
ders for installation in their own
homes.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-11-22

'I had no intention Of speaking
Names"
"Oh. let that pass. You may think
Grant all right. but the rest Of Us
know he is at the bottom Of the whole
matter"
"You mean he betrayed mer
"There is no doubt Of It. He 10 In
with Fagin."
The lad drew long breath.
"T half suspected It," he said slowly.
"only it didn't seem possible. Now
listen. and perhaps together we> can
make something out Of all this. I
went to the place where we were to
meet, and had talk with Grant
yes. it was Grant all right. He told
me some things. but needed day or
two to get other information. While
waiting came over here to Elmhurst,
and found Claire. She's the kind Of q
girl you can. tell things to. and l wrote
out what l had learned. and left some
of my papers. Then went back to
Lone Tree. It was dark when ! got
there. and l rode right into Fagin and
three Of his men. They had me before
l could lift ashand."
"Just wait a minute. Mortimer" I
broke in. becoming suddenly aware
there was a grayness in the eastern
sky. Il want to creep in toward the
house while it remains dark You can
tell the rest as we go along. Tom.
take these ropes and tie your man up.
Make him safe. and then come along
after u.s."
"All right. sir. I'll fix the lad so
he'll be safe enough for a while"
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-11-22
CHAPTER xxx.
We Attain the House.

"Come on. Mortimer. and we'll soon
find out what Is going on" turned
to the prisoner. where are the rest
of your gang?"
You'll find out fer yerself. mister" "
he answered sullenly. IAN maybe
damn quick too."
"They are In the grape arbor to the
south Of the house." broke in Eric.
THAT was where Fagin told them to
lie quiet and wait ORDERS"
Then we will explore along the
north side. keeping the fence between
US. I've got a handful Of men over
there in the orchard. II you are both
ready we'll CO."
took look myself at Toms rope
tying, and found it satisfactory. In
deed, in remembrance Of my own suf-
fering. l even loosened the strain a
little. confident the fellow could never
free himself unaided. Then the three
Of us. Mortimer armed with his late
guards gun, crawled up over the edge
of the bank. ran without stopping
across the open space. and crouched
in the shadow Of the fence. It was
still dark, although faint gray tinged
the eastern skyline. barely perceptible
through the intervening trees. The
great house, a hundred yards away.
was but a blurred outline, distinguish
able by the lights shining out through
open windows. At that distance no
sound reached US. However, II Nor
timer was right, the way would be
clear for our passage along the front.
under shelter Of the fence, even
though a sentry was posted there, and
we could creep up to the walls on the
opposite side unobserved. All we
needed to do was to advance with
caution. Whispering directions into
the ears Of the others, l moved for
ward slowly. Mortimer close to my
shoulder. could see across the top
rail Of the fence, and the open space
beyond yielded no point Of conceal
ment.
Tell me the rest Of your story"
said, speaking softly, "as we go along
Where did Fagin take your"
ITO a sand cave; we rode a night
and a day to get there" -.
Treat you all right?"
well as he could, suppose. 1 had
enough to eat, but was guarded close
ly, and the fellows were a bit rough" !"
Did you gain no inkling Of what
they were up to?"
mo; the men I saw knew nothing,
or pretended not to. I only saw Fagin
twice. Once he came to assure him
self that I was really myself. Some
body told him was with Delavan in
a fight over near Lone Tree"
THAT was your sister,"
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-11-22
Copyright. 4. c. hcOiurs 4 Co, lall.
SYNOPSIS.

renee Of Virginia. whose wife was Lee.
as sent on perilous mission by Gen.
VIZ FoTss. Disguised si t' in British uni
form lawrence arrives within the enemy's
nd .sYas Tns Ss Mater attend, great ss
Rose from mob He later meets the girl
at At. brilliant ball. Trouble is started
Ms1Se.. sna " hs Tpsed
Rt the Blended Rose). to make his escape.
6rwrence 6rsn is detected as a spy BY Captain
to o, duel. The duel is stopped BY Grants
Rriends and the spy makes dash for
,Ssrty oS s:esgn swimmIps river fol,9wins mar ar.
shop Of e black smith. Who Is friendly. and
EGnows the Lady Of the Blended Rose
SnPtta'n sn,tth Grant and rangers search black
renee joins the Vaan mnuts ,Ss msa sss sgy AND
R,s traln are captured by the minute men
InH~tenee rnH rene Is made prisoner by an Indian
to se,,,,t s,tttempt to escape as some one"
Gds mssarS ssna for him. na el
Lady e. oi the Blended ross who informs
was IN command of Of the S'Is; party eU that cap
tured him. The captive is thrust Into a
6ark Grs1, Underground ndergo chamber when Captain
his ssaFss way Of oa sse
f,nds finds the place deserted. Evidence Of a
pat!'e 1hd dead man across the thres-
hoid Col. Mortimer. father of the Lady
OF the Blended Rose. finds his home In
ruins. Capt. Grant insists that Lawrence
pears. explains the mystery and Law
renee Is held a prisoner OF war Law
renee escapes through plans arranged by
tne Lady and sees Grant attack Miss
Mortimer. Grant is knocked out by Law
renee. who comes to Miss Mortimer's re-
Ief and then makes his escape. Captain
returns to Valley Forge where learns
more Of Grants perfdy. Washington
forces Clinton at battle and Lawrence gets
trace OF Eric Mortimer. The battle of
Monmouth. Gen. Washington again starts
Lawrence on an important mission. Law
uniform acting as scout. Explanations
follow. Washington's dispatches are de-
lievered to Gen. Arnold and Lawrence Is
Fagin.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-11-22
CHAPTER xxx.
! Run Across Eric.

Kun Across ERIC.
I slept three hours, the dead sleep
of sheer exhaustion, but felt refreshed
and strong when roughly aroused. Be-
fore sunset l was across the river.
where l found my little squad OF dra-
goons prepared for their nights ad-
venture. Arnold had kept his word,
the fresh horses being fine animals.
the ammunition In excess of our
needs. Conroy was enthusiastic, and
somewhat loquacious, but l cut his
conversation off rather sharply, and
ordered the men into their saddles.
With brain clarified by sleep real
lied the Importance Of the work be-
fore US. and how imperfect my plans
were. I could merely ride forth to
Elmhurst. hoping to pick up some
clew to aid me. AS we rode rapidly
along the deserted road leading to
Farrell's reviewed over and over
again every remembered detail, only
to conclude that l must get hands on
Grant, and by threats. or any other
available means. compel him to con-
fess his part in the villainy. Dusk
settled about US, succeeded by night
as we pressed steadily forward, the
men riding silently, the only sound
the thud Of hoofs, and the slight Jingle
OF acooutrements. AS we passed the
black walls Of Farrel's shop, re-
called. the papers-found In Grants
coat. and the reference in Fagin's note
to rendezvous at Lone Tree. Prob.
ably, that was the spot where the two
had been accustomed to meeting. II
true in the past, why not now as well? {?
Suddenly 1t occurred to me that it
was at place called Lone Tree that
the minute men had gathered for their
attack on Delavan's wagon train.
Could this. by any possibility. be the
same spot? l drew my horse back
beside Conroy.
Ever heard Of a place called Lone
Tree?" l asked quietly.
He rubbed his head thoughtfully.
mot Just about here, sir. We
camped over east Of there once, may.
be q year ago, down in a hollow where
there was one big tree standin' all
alone. kind of an odd-lookin' tree, sir,
and seems to me, the guide said the
place was called something like that.
Say. Tom" to the nearest dragoon.
do you remember that Lone Tree
where we camped when we were out
hunting Tarleton?"
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-11-22
His Connection.

you talk about this being a gov.
ernment Of. by and for the people,"
sneered the visitor from abroad. Tell
me. what connection with the govern.
ment have you personality
II have 1915 In the postal savings
bank" replied the loyal citizen.
proudly.
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-11-22
Telephones In Indian Homes,

1t is far cry from the old prairie
signal fire Of the red man to the cleo.
trio transmitter. but many of the
rough homes of the Usage Indians
Eastern Colorado times., 1912-11-22
What He Wanted.

Caller-I've a new plan here for
emptying your theater in two minutes.
Manager-Bring me plan to fill 1t
in half an hour and I'll talk to you.
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The Massachusetts, Primary.

Yesterdays struggle In Massachu-
sets ended In very much of a drawn
battle. The result will be nearly an
equal division of the states thirty-six
delegates between Taft and Roosevelt
On the preference vote. pure and sim
pie. Taft has a clear plurality over
Roosevelt of about 1000 votes Ow-
ing to a confusion about the form Of
the ballot, however. which led to large
numbers of Taft votes for delegates
at-large being invalidated as having
been cast for nine delegates when
only eight should have been marked
on the ballot. IL appears that Roose-
welt gets all eight. He does it OBJ
viously by a mistake and technical
ity. One might expect that such a
hater of technicalities as he is would
at once announce that he did not de-
sire to win by such means. and would
say that, the preference vote having
fairly been given for Taft, the dele
gates should be his also. In fact. the
news from Oyster Bay is that he has
done so In the handsomest way.
DesCripius tue outSohS VI tire cou-
test in Massachusetts as drawn bat
tie is yet to describe 1t as a serious
setback for President Taft. II is not
so severe blow to his prestige az
that dealt in Illinois and Pennsyl.
vania. but 1t is sufficiently damaging
That he could win only half of the
chief Republican state in New Eng
land. and that only after a tremen'
dous fight. shows how weak is his
hold upon the affection and confidence
of his party. how widespread is the be-
lief that he cannot be reelected even
If he is nominated. and also how
much hard work is before his man
ayers If they are to compass his nomi
nation. New York Evening Post.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1912-05-10
FOR EVERY FAMILY
MEDICINE CHEST

To the head of every family the
health of its different members is
most important, and the value OF an
agreeable laxative that is certain in
fits effect is appreciated. One of the
most popular remedies in the family
medicine chest is a combination or
simple laxative herbs with pepsin that
is known to druggists and physicians
as DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. This
preparation is mild and gentle in its
action on the bowels. yet positive in
its effect. A dose of Syrup Pepsin at
night means relief next morning.
while its tonic properties tone up and
strengthen the muscles Of stomach,
liver and bowels so that these organs
are able In a short time TO again per-
form their natural functions without
help.
Druggists everywhere sell DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin in SOC and $l.0O
bottles. II you have never tried this
simple. inexpensive, yet effective
remedy. write TO DR.. w. B. Caldwell.
201 Washington St. Monticello, Ill.
and ask for a sample bottle. DR.. Cald-
well will be glad to send 1t without
any expense to you whatever.
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A CAUSE WORTH WHILE.
BY Theodore Roosevelt.

We fight to make this country a
better place to live in for those who
have been harshly treated by fate;
and IL we succeed. 1t will also be a
better place to live In for those who
have much. None of us can really
prosper permanently II masses Of our
fellows are debased and degraded. II
down and forced to lead starved and
sordid lives. SO that their souls are
crippled like their bodies and the fine
edge Of their every feeling blunted.
When I plead the cause of the Grip
pied brakeman on n railroad, Of the
overworked girl in factory, Of the
stunted child toiling at inhuman la
bor of all who work excessively or In
unhealthy surroundings, of the family
dwelling in the squalor of a noisome
tenement. of the WORKOUT farmer in
regions where the farms are worn out
also; when protest against the un'
fair profits of INSCRIPTIONS and con-
scienceless men or against the greedy
exploitation Of the helpless by the
beneficiaries of privilege, I am not
only fighting for the weak, I am fight.
ing also for the strong.
The sons OF all of us will pay In the
future II we Of the present do not do
justice to the present. II the fathers
cause others to eat bitter bread. the
teeth of their own sons shall be set
on edge Our cause of justice for all
is in the interest of all. Surely there
never was a more noble cause: surely
there never was cause in which II
was better worth while to spend and
be spent.
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FINAL SURVEY MADE.
Construction Likely to be Started Soon
on Great Falis-lewistown Route.

Great Falls.-The final survey OF
the Milwaukee & Puget Sound rail-
ways new line between Great Falls
and Lewistown, Mont, is completed,
says A. G. Baker, chief engineer in
charge. He explained that the next
step would be to have estimates of
cost prepared and passed on by the
company's official board.
Contracting outfits have been arriv.
ing here for two weeks. but the con-
tractors refuse to discuss their plans
II is an interesting coincidence that a
large party Of Milwaukee officials
were here last week In company with
John ID. Ryan. of the Amalgamated
Copper company. This conference
coming SO soon after the final survey,
is accepted by local business men as
evidence that construction work will
start very soon.
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ex-President Theodore Roosevelt at
Carnegie Hall. March %. 1sl2)
Friend of the People,
Purposeful and strong.
You. who would right their wrong
You of the ardent eyes
That woo the glory of the farther skies
For the glad answer of new sunrise,
Must you then wait so long?
Oh! Man of Vision.
Though the rest be blind,
You. who do love mankind.
You. who believe
That our fair country
Shall, indeed. retrieve
The promise OF the ages
You shall find
Your hearts reprieve.
With your own motto
Spend. and so be spent"
Your high intent
Makes of yourself
A willing instrument.
With heart and soul afira.
You do aspire.
But to be broken.
Should the cause require
An arrow shattered
Fer the bow be bent.
What though the sordid snesrf
They may not hear
The cry of those
Who suffer the fierce throes
OF pain and hunger
After deadly toll.
Your brothers of the soil
Follow your beacon light
Away from their dark night
And, In the end,
Though you be spent.
You. who were glad to spend
Who would not be
A Seer and Prophet
With the eyes to see
The far fruition of the Promised Lamar
Who would not understand
How to lead captive
Dread Captivity.
Who would not even crave
Insult. Injustice.
SANDER. all to brave.
A Nations cause to savsr
Now York EvsainG Nail
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Girl Bride 10 Arrested.

Lewistown.-A woman 10 years Of
age, a bride of several months. who
has masqueraded as a man here for
several weeks. was arrested at the
instance of ]. l.. Dehart of the state
bureau of child protection. The pri-
soner came here from Butte and was
employed at a hotel In running an
elevator. She gave her name as Billy
Moore. Never for an instant up to
the time the arrest was made did any
of her associates suspect she was a
young man. Her true name is CathaL
ence Moore. In January. when but Is,
she married William Moore at Butte
She says he mistreated her and she
ran away from him. She cut her
hair. secured male attire and came to
Lewistown as a man. She comes from
q respectable family at Missoula.
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ERUPTION COVERED BODY

Three years ago this winter had
a breaking out that covered my whole
body II itched so 1t seemed as II
should go crazy. 1t first came out in
little pimples on my back and spread
till II covered my whole body and
limbs down to my knees. also my arms
down to my elbows. Where
scratched 1t made sores, and the ter
rible itching and burning kept me
from sleeping. tried several RENE
dies all TO no purpose. Then / con-
cluded to try the Cuticura Remedies.
used the Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment, also the Resolvent. for
about four months. and they conn.,
pletely cured me of eczema. l have
never had a good nights rest after the
skin eruption first broke out till COM
menced using the Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. l had only used them a
few days before could see they were
beginning to heal. and the terrible
itching was gone.
Those that lived In the house at
the time know how I suffered. and
how the Cuticura Soap and Ointment
cured me. | never take a bath with
out using the Cuticura Soap, and I
do not believe there are better rem
edies for any skin disease than the
Cuticura Soap and Ointment" (Signed)
Miss Sarah Calkins. Waukegan. H..
Mar. 16. 1911. Although Cuticura
Soap and Ointment are sold by drug
gists and dealers everywhere. a sam
pie Of each. with 32-page book. will be
mailed free on application to "Cuti'
cura." Dept. l.. Boston.
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| NEWS OF MONTANA
COAL MINES TO CLOSE.
Notice Given Of Permanent Suspen
sion Deprives $50 Men Of Work.
Important Happenings Of
Week Briefly Told.

Great Falls.-F. w. c. White, gen.
eral manager of the Anaconda COM
pany's coal mining interests. has
caused to be posted at the company's
mines in Belt announcements that
work at the mines will be suspended
on June 80. The men are given notice
that they need not hope for further
employment there by this company.
The order was made at the direction
of Benjamine b. Thayer, president Of
the Anaconda company. and will make
idle 216 men, in addition to forty who
had already been laid of. Many of
these men own their homes and the
announcement has cast a gloom over
Belt.
The mines have been operated by
the company for more than seven
teen years. The company store there
had been one of the largest in north
ern Montana. No reason has been
assigned for the closing of the mines
and it is known they are still pro-
ducing well.
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ness In each side, cou6 not stand tight
clothing, and was irregular. was COM
pletely run down. On advice ! took
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound and am enjoying good health. II
Is now more than two years and have
not had an ache or pain since. ! do al
my own work, washing and everything.
and never have backache any more. ]
think your medicine il grand and ] praise
It to all my..neighbors. II you think my
testimony viii help others you may pub.
lish it Mrs. OLLIE WooDALL. Nor.
tons Gap, Kentucky.
II you have tho slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound win help You, write
to Lydia E.Pinkham Medicine Co.
(c0nildentiaD Lynn. Mass, for ad.
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by q woman,
and held In strict confidence.
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FRAUD Is ALLEGED.
Accuse Faribault Man and the Direct
ors OF Cement Company.

Chicago, lllinois.-Stockhold Of
the Yellowstone Portland Cement com.
pany appealed to U. s. Judge X. NJ.
lands to have set aside the bank.
ruptcy and receivership proceedings
which were begun several months
ago.
The stockholders charged that Don.
aid Grant of Faribault. Mimi, presi.
dent of the organization and members
of the board Of directors filed a vol.
untary petition in bankruptcy by
fraudulent methods. The petition was
filed September 25. 1911, and the Cen.
trail Trust company. of Chicago. was
appointed receiver. The plant Of the
company is situated in Park county,
Mont. The Offices are in Chicago.
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Cement Company 10 Upheld.

Chicago, Illinois.-Judge Kenesaw
NJ. lands in United States court de-
Cement Co.. an Arizona corporation
with a plant in Park county. Mont.
was thrown into bankruptcy Illegally.
The court ruled that Donald Grant
of Faribault, Mimi. as an officer Of
the company and the board of direo-
tors had acted illegally In Cling .
voluntary bankruptcy petition with.
out the consent OF the stockholders.
Judge lands ordered the PROCEEDINGS
dismissed
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Having Fun.

The brilliant wit of the Bar looked
at the moon-faced farm laborer and
winked at his friends and whispered:
Nov we'll have some fun"
Have you been married." he be-
gan.
"Ye-e-es." stammered the laborer.
~once."
whom did you marry?"
"A w-w-woman, sir"
Come. my good man. of course II
was a woman. Did you ever hear OF
any one marrying a mann"
"Ye-e-es, sir; my sister did"