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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

Waterloo Courier: A lawsuit
which has been rotting in the fed
eral courts for thirty-six years has
again come to the surface as re-
quest by representatives Of the de-
PENDANTS to have 1t dismissed. All
Of the persons interested except one
have been dead for twenty years.
What a travesty on justice! What
moral to draw from an actual
case: DO your litigating early 80
that your grandchildren may profit
by the results thereof!
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

Bill Nye never smiled at his own
Jokes. In this Bill is like the Reg
lister and Leader, which Is treating
it's claim that those who support
the republican state ticket in Iowa
because it is a good ticket and was
nominated at primary should also
support Taft because the presiden-
tial electors were named at the
same primary. The Register and
Leader seems to think a vote for a
presidents elector is vote for the
man who is q candidate for that po-
sition rather than vote for Taft. =
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

Westward the course of empire
takes it's way.-Bishop Berkeley.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

The Cedar Rapids Republican
says Roosevelt doesn't like Senators
Cummins and Kenyon. Well, what
of it? The people have no interest
in the jealousies and dislikes of po-
litical leaders. What the people
want inoffice are men who stand for
right principles and who have the
courage of their convictions. There
is no question but that Roosevelt,
Cummins and Kenyon stand four
square upon this proposition.
The Freeman-Tribune will gladly
publish the statement of Congress
man Woods that he is for Roosevelt
or Taft as soon as he supplies us
with the copy. OF course Mr.. Woods
will soon make public statement.
He is on record as saying that a
public official who is afraid to take
the people into his confidence is a
coward and unworthy of public
trust. The Freeman-Tribune is re-
luctant to believe that Mr.. Woods is
in that class. .a
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

The Freeman-Tribune believes
President Taft an honest man. But
he is surely in a position too big for
him. He made great record as
governor of the Philippines and as
secretary of war, but in those posi-
tions he leaned upon others. He
was subordinate. Now he is the
leader and is unequal to the task.
He has allowed himself to be sur
rounded by insidious influences and,
in the hope of accomplishing certain
things, Joined with the Aldrich-
Cannon forces-forces naturally in
sympathy with special privilege and
"big business" It cannot be dis
guised that Iowa is greatly disap-
pointed In President Taft. He was
indicted into office with the conf
dence of all our people. Great things
were expected Of him. It was sup
posed the Roosevelt policies would
be carried out in good faith, but in
stead of doing that the president
got rid of Roosevelt men in the var
just as fast as he could.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

'If the democratic party is sue
cessful in the coming election farm
products will be admitted free
without any reciprocal concessions
from Canada" says the Fort Dodge
Messenger.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

Cedar Rapids Gazette: 1t appears
that there is other good asphalt paw
ing besides Trinidad and Bermudez.
1t also appears, from the experience
of Cedar Rapids, that even Trinidad
or Bermudez asphalt can be laid i'm
properly.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

Des Moines Register and Leader:
To lots of people heaven has attrac-
lions simply because the playing Of
harp doesn't look like work to
them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

The Marshalltown Times epub.
lican says that one of the reasons
for the high cost of living in this
country is that the average Ameri.
can sneers at shinbone and smiles
on porterhouse.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

uation in New York was very SER
ious at that time and had the Ten
nessee Coal & Iron company gone
into bankruptcy it would have add
ed fuel to the fire. Roosevelt saw
that and was big enough to do the
only thing that could be done to
raStOra confidence
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

the STATE is proud OF MIN anu Is not
anxious that he be retired from the
senate, where more men of the Ken
yon type are needed.
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
cit will not be new experience
for Judge Stevens. of Boone, to be
defeated as governor" says the Ma
son City Globe Gazette. Ellis at
tempts to get into, congress from the
Tenth district have had tendency
to harden him to such an expert
ience."
'If the democratic party is sue
cessful in the coming election farm
products will be admitted free
without any reciprocal concessions
from Canada" says the Fort Dodge
Messenger.
The Marshalltown Times-Repub-
ican says that one of the reasons
for the high cost of living in this
country is that the average Ameri-
can sneers at shinbone and smiles
on porterhouse.t
John L. Sullivan and Jane Ad-
dams are marching side by side to-
ward Armageddon," observes the
Burlington Gazette.
THAT Teddy is for the recall Of
presidents has never been doubted
since he heaved his hat into the
ring" says the Waterloo Courier.
The Des Moines Capital says 1t is
wonderful what a campaign some
of our Iowa statesmen can carry on
without making particle Of noise.
"Debs doesn't claim that he will
be elected president, and they are
not making walking difficult for him
by blocking his path with roses"
says the Davenport Democrat, "but
the socialist candidate keeps going
and talking just like those with
larger campaign funds"
"The wild geese will be flying
south-providing, Of course, there
are any left to fly" says the Coun-
Gil Bluffs Nonpareil.
The Des Moines Tribune says that
isn't going to hang
around waiting for some men to
come back from a prolonged vaca-
ton at a summer resort.
The Cedar Rapids Republican says
that the corn crop always has a
habit of pulling through. but, our
weather men every year spend a
fussing about possible frosts.
"The word crook is getting ex-
ceedingly common, says the Wat
erloo Times-Tribune. Some very
people consider it rath-
err compliment to be classed as
WAS any fraud used in nominal
ing the republican ticket Of Iowa."
asks the Manson Journal. rs there
today any reasonable excuse for
those who took part in the late re-
publican primaries boiling said
nominees? We believe not. The
primaries We're fairly and honestly
and no man who took
part in the same can excuse himself
rom accepting the outcome of such
/ contest. Let us keep our self re-
,pect and stand by those who we
nave had part. at least, in placing
before the people as candidates."
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

The Illinois senatorial scandal
was a result of the legislature re-
fusing to obey the expressed choice
of the people as recorded at the pri-
mary. Senator Hopkins carried the
primary and every republican in
the legislature was in duty bound
to support him. But the glitter of
gold turned the heads of some 1t
is safest and wisest for legislators
to keep close to the people. The
people may be wrong at times, but
they are never dishonest.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

Perhaps it doesn't amount to any
thing, but 1t is a fact that Prof. W.
l.. Wilson, author of the famous
Wilson law which caused the Cleve-
land administration and the coun-
try SO much trouble, was a college
professor and was born in Virginia
Prof. Woodrow Wilson, democratic
candidate for president, is likewise
a college professor and was born in
Virginia. William L. Wilson was
also a tariff for revenue only man
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

Des Moines Tribune: According
to contemporary, there are $685.
297 excuses to give ones wife for
getting home late But what good
are they when fellow can't inter-
rupt the lecture long enough to
spring a couple of them?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

John L. Sullivan and Jane Ad-
dams are marching side by side to.
ward Armageddon," observes the
Burlington Gazette.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

THAT Teddy is for the recall Of
presidents has never been doubted
since he heaved his hat into the
ring" says the Waterloo Courier.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

"The wild geese will be flying
south--providing, Of course. there
are any left to fly" says the Coun-
Gil Bluffs Nonpareil.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

The Des Moines Tribune says that
prosperity isn't going to hang
around waiting for some men to
come back from a prolonged vaca-
ton at a summer resort.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-10-01

The Des Moines Capital says 1t is
wonderful what a campaign some
of our Iowa statesmen can carry on
without making a particle of noise.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs. Patrick (.leary.
TmE END.

Hollandale Review, July 20: At Ter
home IN tho town of Waldwiok ON
Wednesday evening July II, 1919, death
closed the earthly existence of Mrs.
Mary Cleary, one OF the dearest and
best known women in this vicinity
Although she had attained the ripe age
of seventy six, yet the face which has
been viewed by many sorrowing friends
and relatives shows little of the tracs
ings. which almost four score years
writes upon the features.
Deceased was born In county Glare,
Ireland, and was a daughter of Thomas
and Elizabeth Madigan, Al the age of
twenty she came to America and lived
for several years In New York city,
ried to Patrick Cleary in the year 1853.
The union was most happy one and
was blessed with eleven children, two
of whom died in infancy.
Mrs. Cleary has been II resident of
Iowa county for the past fifty years
aud was among the pioneer settlers Of
this community.
Her calling has accustomed unusual
sorrow, not only in Hollandale, but In
other places as well, where she was
most highly esteemed, and favorably
known. She was woman Of kind
and lovable disposition, ever ready to
lend helping hand TO those less fortu-
nate than herself, She had lived that
true christian life.
There survive to mourn her death,
five sons and four daughters. all of
whom were at her death bed when she
passed away, The funeral was held
Saturday morning from st. Patrick's
church. and was largely attended.
which gave striking evidence OF the
esteem in which the deceased was held.
A solemn requiem high mass was
celebrated by Rev. FIR. Cleary. son Of
the deceased. as celebrant, Rev. FIR.
O'Reilly as deacon, Rev. FIR. McNulty
as sub deacon and Rev. FIR. Barry as
master Of ceremonies.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
A Thrilling Runaway.

On last Thursday this city had an
exciting runaway. The team belong
ing to the Mineral Point Lumber com
phny took fright at mt n chicken which
flew from the grass near the residence
of Alois Schamberg The horses start
ed to run and continued their course
north on State street, and then ran
down the steep Hill on Front street, OPP
posite Joseph Harker's livery barn.
They struck an old buggy, which was
standing in front of the barn, which
checked them and changed their course
so M to prevent them from dashing
against the walls of the barn. Fortu.
nately the horses were not injured and
only the buggy which was struck by
the wagon was demolished.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
New Library Wing Is Huge Affair.

The new wing TO the library of the
University Of Wisconsin and the State
Historical Society, work on which has
Just been started. will cost $i65, 900
when completed. and will have capa.
city Of sixty thousand volumes, This
wing completes the state library build
ing and makes it one Of the handsomest
structures in the state
The new wing is identical in archi
lecture and design with the south
wing. 1t will be four stories high, of
Bedford stone and with all floors of
concrete. steel. and glass.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01

the table The old familiar words
looked W ut the again solemnly.
Again | felt my heart choke my throat
as | read; ~, John Cowles--l, Ellen
Mcriwether-take thee-take thee-un-
til death do us part"
| handed her u pencil. She wrote
slowly. treakiShly. having her maiden
will: and il seemed to me still Il week
t. letter as she signed. But at last
her name stood in tull-E.I-le-n M-e-r-
tw-et her.
General" said, this indenture wiz
neSseth' We two are bound by 1t, We
have consented together in holy we'd
lock We have witnessed the same
before God We have pledged our
faith. either to Other"
lie dashed his hand across his eyes:
then. with y swift motion, he placed
our hands together My boy" said
he, I've always wanted my girl to be-
taken by an army man-an officer and
Il gentleman. Dash It. sir!-l beg your
pardon Ellen give me that pencil I'll
sign my own name. I'll witness this
itiN SCtA IHNtt ItkAitlNuAal NudIlliu
with our command If we cau't lind
preacher left In charlottesville"
Norlrrlyw called, with n gesture
asking permission Of my superior
YES, orderly" he finished for me.
get ready to ride to town. We have
an errand there" He turned to us
and motioncd us ~ though to owner
ship bowling with grave courtesy as
he himself left the room. heard the
chatter OF Mrs, kitty greet him. | was
conscious OF n grinning black face peer
ing IN at a window--Annic. perhaps.
! They all loved Ellen.
But Ellen and |, as though by in
stinct, stepped toward the open door,
so that we might again see the noun
tain tops.
| admit kissed bert
TnE END.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01

me his last tou OF misery AMI pain.
Then slowly rtI!ized that what |
held in my hand was the proof Of his
guilt. Of my innN'VuVe He had rob
bed me cf my father He had given
me what: At leaS, he had given me
a chance. Perhaps Ellen Meriwether
would believe.
BY next morning | was far on my
way toward the Potomac Then
opened the wallet / had found on
Orme'S body. Il held memoranda. writ
ingS III cipher and foreign characters
pieces of drawings. maps and the like,
all Of which ! destroyed II contained
also in thin foreign notes Il sam large
beyond the belief of what an ordinary
officer would carry into battle, and
this money for the time felt JUST
fed in retaining
Orme was no ordinary officer. He
had his own ways and his own erraud
His secret. however great II waS-and
At different times | have had reason
to believe that men hiGh in power on
both sides knew how great ii was and
how important to be kept secret
never became fully known,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01

father. You have my sympathy, and.
sir, my congratulations on your ac-
counting for such fend. There Mt
least justice has been served" lie
hesitnted before continuing.
''As to some details. ] regret that
my daughter has been brought into
such matters" he said slowly II re-
greet also that have made many 9th
er matters worse. but | am very glad
that they have now been made plain.
DR.. Samuel Bond Of Wnlllngford, your
father's friend. has cleared up much
OF all this infer that he has adj.
yised you OF the condition OF our joint
business mattcrsf'
"Our estate IL in your debt. general"
said, but | can now adjust that
We shall pay our share After that
the lands shall be divided or held
Jointly rs yourself shall say"
"Why could they not remain as they
areT IIe smiled AT me. Let me
hope so"
! turned TO Ellen. Please" said.
bring me the other half OF this"
flung open my bag and spread upon
the nearest table my halTOf the record
Of our covenant. done. as II had seem
ed 10 me. long years ago. Colonel Mcr.
iwether and | bent over the half rigid
parchment saw that Ellen had
gone. but presently she came again
hesitn'in2. flushing red. and put into
my hands the other half OF our linden
ture She carried Pete. the little dog.
under her arm.
placed the pieces edge lo edge upon
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01

continued The question only Is.
Has my punishment been enough or
can 1t he enough? Do you forgive
me? We all make mistakes Am
good enough for you. Ellen? Answer
me"
But she would not yet answer So
| went on
Il killed Gordon orme myself tn
fair fght, but he wrote this Of his
own free will, He himself told me it
would I've proof Is II proot2'
She pat the paper gently to one side
of her ON the long seat Il do not
need it," she said, III II came to
question OF proof we have learned
much of these matters, my father and
|, since we last met YOU Rut | have
never needed it, not even that night
we said goodhy All, how wanted
you back after you had gone"
And your fatherg" ] asked her, my
hand falling on hers.
lie knows us much as l. Lately
he has heard from your friend. pr
Bond We have both learned great
many things We are sorry, am
sorry. have always been sorry
but what more?" asked, ELLEN"
She put out her hands in sort OF
terror, Don't" she said II have put
all this away for So long that now~l
can't begin again cant! can't |
No. no."
She started from the seat rs though
she would have fled in n swift panic.
Rut now caught her
stop" exclaimed, rage In all my
heart I've been fool long caough,
and now with have no more Of foot
ishuess, will try no more to figure
niceties I'll not try to understand n
woman Rut, gentleman or not,
swear that II we were alone again, we
two out there, you should do MS l said,
ms desired. And say now you must,
you shall"
She sank back against the rail with
little sigh MS OF content, II little smile
as OF a child caught in mischief and
barred from escape. oh, though |
lived thousand years, never would |
say understood n woman!
Now we will end all this" said
frowning, caught her by the arm
and led her to the gallery, where |
picked up tho bag | had left ut tho
driveway myself rang at the door,
not allowing her 10 lead me In. The
, orderly came,
MY compliments to General Meri
; wether." said. and Colonel Cowlcs
would Hike to speak with him"
! He came that tall man, master OF
the mansion, dusty with his travel,
stern OF face, named like gray bear
OF the hills But he smiled and reach.
ed out HIS hand. Come in, sir" he
said And now we entered.
ut seems you have brought back
my girl again. | hope my welcome
| will be warmer than n was Mt Lara.
mic" He looked ut us, from one to
the other. the brown skin about his
, keen eyes wrinkling.
II have certain things to say gen.
eral" began. We were walking into
the hall As soon as | might ! hand
| ed to him the confession of Gordon
| Orme He read II with shut lips.
Part OF this know already" he
said finally, but not this as to your
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
Copyright. 1907. by the Outing Publishing
Company

At last. ! know not how. we clash
ed front on. and his horse bore mine
back, with a scream fastening his
teeth in the crest of my mount. as
dog selves his prey. l saw Orme's sword
turn lightly. easily again around his
head, saw his wrist turn gently,
smoothly down and extend in a cut
which was aimed to catch me full
across the head. There was no parry
! could think but the full counter in
kind My blade met his with a shock
that Jared my arm to the shoulder
| saw him give back. pull off his
mad horse and look at his hand. where
his own sword was broken off a foot
above the hilt. Smiling, he saluted
with it. reigning back his horse and
no more afraid of me than If | were
child He saluted again with his bro
ken sword and made as though 10
toss it from him, as indeed he did.
Then like a fash his hand dropped to
his holster
/ read his thought. | presume, when
he made his second salute. His mo-
ton OF tossing away the sword hilt
gave me the fraction of time which
sometimes is the difference between
life and death. Our fire was almost
at the same instant. but not quite. His
bullet cut the epaulet clean from my
left shoulder but he cid not fire again.
nor did |. saw him straighten up
in his saddle. precisely as had once
seen an Indian chieftain do under
Ormes own fire lie looked at me
with a startled expression on his face.
At that moment there came from
the edge of the woods the crack of
muSket. The great horse Satan pitch
ed his head forward and dropped limp,
sinking to his knees. As he rolled he
caught his rider under him | myself
sprung down. shouting out some COM
mand toward the edge OF the wood,
that they should leave this man to me.
/ stopped and caught hold of the
hind leg of the great black horse, and
even as | had once turned a dead bull,
SO now | turned this carcass on its
back. | picked up the fallen rider and
carried him to the woods. and there
propped his body against tree
Thank you. old man." he said, the
horse was deucedly heavy-spoiIed that
leg, | think" He pointed to his boot
Il suffer badly. Be good fellow and
end it
answered him by tossing down one
of his own pistols.
Lets talk it over bit first" he
said. Pm done. Did you ever know
me to break parole"
No" said |, and l threw down the
other weapon on the ground. In
mercy to US both. Orme. die. ! do
not want to kill you now, and you
shall not live"
I'm safe enough he said. It's
through the liver and stomach. l can't
possibly get over it"
He stared straight ahead Of him as
though summoning his will. "Swa'
mi" ! heard him mutter. as though
addressing some one.
There. that's better" he said final
ly He sat almost erect. smiling at
me 1T is Asana. the art OF posture.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
Still Believe in Witches.

There is a certain walnut tree near
Benevento, in Italy, around which the
witches are said to gather on certain
nights; and many a peasant of the
Campagna believes that the witches
assemble on midsummer nights amid
the ruins of the Roman Forum, where
they turn themselves into huge black
cats. AS one proceeds east the super
stitions Of the ignorant thicken and
multiply. India is full of supernatural
traditions and fantasies.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
Thrown Down an Embankment

Darlington Democrat, July 25;
Henry Hanson Of this city got into
bad mix up with team where he was
working near Gratiot Saturday. He
was thrown down a fifteen foot en-
bankment, sustaining II fractured thigh
and crushed nose.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
Piano Tuning.

Leave your orders for piano tuning
with j. W. ANDERSON. Telephone, 276.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
CHAPTER XIV.
Ellen.

autumn l was one of the young
est colonies in the Federal
army. Thus ii was easy for me
to find brief furlouGh when