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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-14
CHAPTER XIV.
Again the Lady.

must think rapidly, and act as
quickly. Yet, if what Grant had said
was true, that he had already posted
guards on each side the house, then
escape by daylight was practically i'm
possible. From all l could see there
was no concealment close at hand,
and while the fellows were without
arms, yet their numbers were sufficient
to make any attempt at running their
lines extra hazardous And had much
at risk, for If taken it would be as a
spy, and not a mere prisoner Of war.
There was no place for concealment in
the library, but there might be up
stairs, in the attic, or on the roof.
The chance was worth the trial, and
there could be no better time for such
an experiment than while the three Off
GERS were at breakfast. Whatever
servants remained about the house
would be busily employed also, and
probably / should have the entire up
per portion to myself Deciding to
make the venture l had my hand on
bhC hlOb VI lllC hOOAg WhNh ~ Ndp
opened quietly from without, and
was startled by the sudden appearance
of Peter. Whatever excitement may
have prevailed among the other mem
bers of this peculiar household this
model servitor remained with dignity
unruffled. He surveyed me calmly,
rubbing his bald head with one hand.
"You will pardon the delay, sir" he
said calmly. "But circumstances have
arisen changing the original plans.
win you kindly accompany me?"
''But where, Peter? l don't wish to
be seen by these new arrivals"
'Have no fear, sir" understanding
ly, and with an authoritative wave Of
the hand. "The officers are at table,
and will know nothing Of our move
ments."
/ followed meekly enough, and he
led the way up the broad stairs to the
second story, turning to the left in the
upper hall, and coming to a pause be-
fore a partially opened door, A glimpse
within made me deem 1t music room,
although ! could see merely along one
wall.
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any. OF course / didn't know our
foragers had left Elmhurst alone, and
that-for some cause which mystities
Clinton-these Jersey outlaws have
been equally considerate. There was
plenty to be had here, and meant to
have It In spite Of the servants"
'You must have marched straight
past your own place." the boyish voice
interrupted
"Well, what II we did. There was
nothing there, as you know The
house has been stripped to mere
shell. Not a niger left, nor horse.
I'd like to know what influence keeps
this property untouched"
"That's easily answered. You forget
we are a divided family, with fighting
men on either side"
Little these outlaws care for that" /"
"At least they appear to, as we re-
main unmolested. There has not been
a raiding party halted here since the
war began"
well, If you hadn't been at home.
there would have been one along
now," burst forth Grant rather rough
ly. "Those fellows out there are des-
perate enough to sack the house If
that was their only method Of getting
food. And I promised they should have
the chance"
"oh, you did. indeed That would
have proven a friendly act"
Necessity does not take much ac-
count of friendship. was responsible
for a hundred starving men. Under
such conditions force would be justi-
fed. doubt il | could control the fel'
lows now if provisions should be re
fused"
There is no necessity for indulging
in threats, Captain Grant" said the
boys voice coldly. "Elmhurst has
never yet turned a soldier away in
hunger. Peter will instruct what few
servants remain to attend to the inn
mediate needs of your men. May | ask
how long you expect to remain?"
| thought Grant was walking nerv-
ously back and forth across the room.
How long? Until night, probably.
Then with a bite in our haversacks
wen take the road again. That is,
providing you condescend to act as
our host for so long a time. Odds life!
but this reception is not over warm to
my thinking"
"Elmhurst is not { tavern, sir"
90 hn
commander of half those men out yon-
der. However l am not pleading for
them, but myself personally. What
welcome have had? By all the gods,
l was almost compelled to fight that
bald-headed old fool to even gain ad-
mittance to the hall. Were those your
orders?"
"Assuredly not But you must con-
slider circumstances, and forgive Peter
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~ Hardly Think, Sir, That Would Be
Advisable. The Man Outside Is
Armed and Might Hurt You."
topped table occupied the center Of
the apartment, a massive affair, fianked
by leather upholstered reading chair,
while before the front windows were
cushioned ledges. My rapid glimpse
about ended in Peter standing in dig
nified silence barely within the door,
his hand upon the knob.
81 am authorized, sir" he said i'm
pressively, gazing directly across my
shoulder, not a feature expressing
emotion, ITO permit you to remain
here on parole"
Parole! What do you mean%
Parole was, 1 believe, the word
used, sir" in calm explanation. 'It is,
as l understand, sir, a military term
signifying pledge"
"Oh, l know that. Kindly concede
that l possess some small intelligence,
Peter. But to whom is this parole
given, and what does it imply?"
ITO myself, sir. This may seem
unconventional, sir, but trust
you will repose sufficient confidence in
me not to object. The sole require
ments are that you remain in this
room until sent for"
That will not be long"
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for being over jealous in my service,
1 received you as soon as 1 knew who
you were"
EYES," somewhat Modified, "I pre-
sumo that is true, although you are
chilly enough, the Lord knows But
what brings you here"
"That must remain my secret, Cap.
tain Grant-for the present"
"Oh, very well. l thought it might
have some connection with Eric's pres.
ence in this neighborhood."
with Eric! What do you mean?
Have you seen him?"
"Ah! so I've got below the surface
at last! l thought l might with that
thrust. Yes, saw him last night. !
didn't know what the devil the fellow
was up to, but ] thought I'd let him
play out his game. 1t was a right
nervy trick, so far as it went, but un'
fortunately the rebels came in before
1 discovered what it all led up to-"
"You do not make it very clear to
me-"
''I told you it was not even clear to
myself. This is all know. When ]
joined Delavan last night just after
dark, he had a young officer of Light
Dragons in charge Of his advance
guard. I merely got a glimpse of the
fellow as we rode in, and he looked
so devilishly like Eric that I asked
Delavan who the lad was. He said he
had joined at Mount Holly with three
men, was going through to Philadel'
Dhia with dispatches from New York
and was only too glad Of escort the
rest of the way. Being short Of Off.
GERS Delavan gave him charge Of the
van"
did he recognize you?"
"I hardly think SO; it was pretty
dark, and was put on guard over the
rear wagons. l supposed ! would have
ample opportunity to learn the truth
after it became daylight"
"But you believed him to be Eric?"
Eyes, and after the attack was
convinced He and the three men with
him bolted and got away. Must have
run at the first fire, for the fellows
had us completely hemmed in. 1t was
Eric all right, and that is about half
the reason why led my men back
here--I wanted to find out if he was
hiding about the old place. Is 1t true
you haven't seen him"
"Quite true; indeed had no reason
to suppose him in the Jerseys at this
time"
Grant remained silent, probably not
wholly convinced that he was being
told the truth, and yet not venturing
to state openly his suspicious. How
ever the other said no more, and final.
ly the Ranger felt compelled to an
swer.
"Of course" he explained rather
lamely. Il couldn't altogether blame
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l choked back my indignation, the
quiet Difference Of his manner causing
me to feel like brute.
Nothing could be added to my hap
piness," l answered, unless it might
be little information which you seem
disinclined to furnish"
He waved one hand, as though
brushing calmly aside some imagined
insect.
"Disinclined? Oh, no, sir; there is
nothing to conceal, sir, l assure you"
Then, for Gods sake, let it out of
your system, mani" burst forth i'm
patiently. Whom am prisoner to?
What am l held for? What sort of
treatment is this am receiving?"
Peter bowed, without the tremor Of
an eyelash.
DO not mention it, sir" he MUIR
INJURED smoothly; I'VE are only too
proud to have you as our guest at
Elmhurst. 1t has been very quiet here
now for some weeks, sir, and your
coming was welcome to us ALL"
l could only stare at the fellow with
open mouth, so dumbfounded as to be
speechless. OF all the idiots l had
ever met he was the worst, or else
his acting was magnificent. To save
me ] was not certain which might be
the correct guess. He continued in
stately solemnity:
4 trust there remains nothing more
you desire to learn sir? If not, am
requested to conduct you to the Ii.
brary. All, thank you, sir-this way,
please"
He stood aside, statue-like, his eyes
looking directly past me, and pointed
with dignity to tho open door. obeyed
the calm movement Of that hand as
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CHAPTER VIII-Captain Grant and
ISSnseIs arrive and search the blacksmith
shop In vain for the spy. VI
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CHAPTER VII-The Major orr,,,o, :.
me ohe shop of blacksmith, who is friendly
5pno p knows the Lady OF the Blended
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[Oontinued from last weekl
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Major Lawrence. sop Of
Judge Lawrence Of Virginia, whose wife
by Gen. Washington, lust after +ba TyiDi
ter at Valley Forge. win
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CHAPTER VI-The duel "a storvod -,
grants friends and the spy makes a dash
10 LOT o,,il1 nDerty, swimming river following a
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[To bo continued ]
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-06-14

CHAPTER IV-Trouble is started ovar
waltz and Lawrence IS urged bv his
partner, Mistress Mortimer. (the LADY Of
the blended Rose). to make his escape.
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,tCHAFTER IX-Lawrence Joins the min
trs, tIe men who capture Grant and his
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CHAPTER III-The Major attends n
great tete and saves the Lady Of the
hBlended Rose" from mob He later meets
the girl at a brilliant ball
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GaAPTER II-Disguised in a British
UNIFORM arrives within the enemy's lines
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III APIER V-lLawrence is detected as
army who agrees to a duel. ''''''
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CHAPTER x-Maior Lawrence is made
prisoner by an Indian and two white
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CELINA MARKETS

The following were the quotations for
grain, live stock, poultry and produce in
the Oelina market yesterday evening.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACT.
ORS AND BUILDERS

The Foster Construction Co.. have
opened a factory for the manufacture
of Cement Blocks, Copings. Porch Col
umns. Caps Stills. etc. at Ike Old Mill
Works.
They have complete outfit Of mod
ern machinery and are using nothing
but washed and graded materials in
all their work. II you are q contrac-
tor it will pay you to use the best ma
terials obtainable. If you are going
to build it will pay you to insist that
your contractor use the Foster Con-
struction Co.'S products. Would be
pleased to have call at Factory and
inspect their Products or call phones:
Res. 2529 or Factory 24O6.
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CITY ADVERTISEMENT.
Department of Public Works
Office Of the Board.
Richmond. Ind. July 22nd. 1912.

Richmond, Ind, July 22nd, 1912.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given by the Board
of Public Works of the City Of Rich
mond, Indiana, that on the 22nd day of
July, 1912, they approved an assess
ment roll showing the prilna facie as
sessments for the following described
public improvement, as authorized by
the Improvement Resolution named:
Improvement Resolution Nc. ao7-1912
For improvement of North 22nd street.
from Main to North F. street, by con-
structing cement sidewalk ) #. wide
on west side of street, from Main to
North F. Street, and on east side
from North D. to North IF" Street.
Improvement Resolution No. 318-1e12
For improvement of North D. street
both sides thereof, from North 18th to
North 18th street
Persons interested in or affected by
said described public improvement are
hereby notified that the Board of Pub
lie Works of said city has fixed Thurs
as a date upon which circumstances
will be received, or heard, against the
amount assessed against each piece of
property described in said roll and will
determine the question as to whether
such lots or tracts of land have been
or will be benefited in the amounts
named on said roll or in a greater or
less sum than that named on said roll
Said assessment roll showing said
prima facie assessments. with the
names of owners and descriptions of
property subject to be assessed, is on
file and may be seen at the office of
the Board of Public Works of said city
Fred R. Charles.
w. w Zimmerman,
Board Of Public Works.
july 22-7t
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CASE POSTPONED

Laird Lands. arrested for assault
and battery on his wife Saturday
morning was arraigned in police court
this morning but his case was contin-
ued as his wife is i'll at her home. If
she is not present for the trial We'd
nesday morning prosecutor Ladd
threatens to dismiss the affidavit, say
ing he is getting tired of having aft
davits filed, and then after calling the
cases. to learn that the parties are
living amicably together again, and
contemplating no action.
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CEDAR SPRINGS is
NOT LIKE RICHMOND

Daniel Purviance, of New Paris.
awoke in police court this morning to
the fact that Glen Miller Park is not
run as he claims Cedar Springs,
Ohio, is. He got drunk yesterday, and
with companions who were sober, was
making some very insulting remarks
to men and women at the Glen. He
was arrested by park superintendent
Hollarn and locked up. He was fined
81 and costs. Purviance protested
against this kind of action, which he
declared he was not used to-" He
was advised to stay in Cedar Springs.
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Names of Roosevelt Men Left
on Ticket.
(Nationai News tion)

TOPEKA, Kan, July 22.-The state
supreme court today ordered the
names of the Roosevelt presidential
ticket retained on the primary ballot
so that voters may express their pref
erence between Taft and Roosevelt
as the Republican nominee in Kan
sas. The court held that the row In
the party should never have been
taken into the courts, as it was purely
political, and ordered all suits dis
missed. The Taft leaders brought the
suits, the object of which was to have
the names of the Roosevelt electors
taken from the primary ballot.
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TERRIFIC STORMS
DID MUCH DAMAGE
Eastern Ohio, Pennsylvania
and Central Atlantic
States Visited.
(National News Association

PITTSBURGH, July 22.-1n a storm
which extended from Columbus, Ohio,
east up as far as the lakes and reach
ed the Atlantic coast this morning,
much damage was done by high
water.
All western Pennsylvania suffered
from a rain which in five minutes re-
corded a downfall of .38 inch, local
record. In three separate storms the
rainfall was 2.37 inches.
A cloudburst at Turtle Creek forced
five feet of water in the city's streets
and forced families to fee to the Sec
ond floor. Many Industrial plants
will be temporarily crippled by the
high water.
Some humorous incidents are re-
ported in connected with the storm.
Timber Run, near Elizabeth, Penna,
became so swollen that it carried a
great log on its crest. Charles Pan
coast sat with his family at supper
at their home in Lovedale hollow.
The Run rose against the house A
crash came and the big log came in
one parlor window and out the other
while Pancoast took his family away
from reach Of the flood.
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AMOS GRAY BEATS
WIFE-WAS FINED

Amos Gray, 603 South Sixth street,
was fined SIS and costs in police court
this morning for assault and battery
on his wife. The assault took place
Saturday afternoon. Gray came home
and started cursing his wife, she re-
fused to argue with him and he struck
her. she alleged. She said she picked
up hammer and that he left the
house Immediately. Gray denied all
his wife's allegations, but upon ad-
hitting that he had been drinking, he
was fined.
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RAU CASE WENT TO
JURY LATE MONDAY
palladium Specially

WINCHESTER, Ind, July 22-The
case of Iva Rau, Administrative of the
estate of Ora Rau versus the City of
Richmond, the Richmond Light, Heat
and Power company and the Terre
Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Trac-
ton company, on complaint for dam
ages of $4,000, went to the jury at
late hour this afternoon. The case
was brought to the Randolph Circuit
court on a change of venue from the
Wayne court
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COURT MAKES RULING VISITS THE COLONEL
Flynn Says There Has Been
No Breach.
National News AssociationD

OYSTER BAY. July 22.-William
Flynn, a Progressive Pennsylvania
leader, visited Col. Roosevelt. Flynn
strenuously denied that there had been
any breach between him and the Col,
onel. Flynn declared there would be
81 full and distinct set Of Roosevelt
electors in Pennsylvania. the only
question to be decided being whether
they should appear on the Progressive
ticket only, or on both tickets.
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Elaus at Hall Mast.

Ever since nags were used in war
It has been the custom to have the
nag OF the superior or conquering ma.
ton above that Of the inferior or van.
pushed. When an army found itself
hopelessly beaten 1t hauled its flag
down far enough for the flag of the
victors to be placed above it on the
same pole. This was token not only
of submission. but of respect. In those
days when a famous soldier died tiags
were lowered out of respect to his
memory. The custom long ago passed
from purely military usage to public
life Of all kinds. the dag flying at half
mast being a sign that the dead man
was worthy Of universal respect The
space left above it Is for the dag Of
the great conqueror Of ALL the angel of
death.
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STORM AT BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE. July ga trail of
death and destruction lies in the wake
of terrific wind storm which swept
over Baltimore and suburbs late yes
terday. Roofs were blown from hous-
es, canoes on the river and bay were
icapsized. Tents at summer camps and
at pleasure resorts were torn from
their fastenings and made the sport of
the tempest. Telegraph facilities were
blown down and considerable damage
done to crops. The man drowned was
Alwain r. Johnson who was in a row.
boat which overturned
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London's Nobody's Club.

William Stevens, wealthy city mer
chant, who published some theological
essays under the pseudonym of mo.
body" was the founder Of Nobodys
club. To this day the club keeps the
memory of Stevens green by drinking
as the first toast at each of its dinners
TO the immortal memory OF Nobody
the founder OF this club" Like the
Atheneum, Nobody's club has q rule
that when a bishop or a judge is q
candidate for election he shall be bal
loted for at once and IL elected con-
sidered an honorary member. Most of
its lay members are lawyers. and for
eighty years in succession the club
was presided over by q judge.-Lon-
don Chronicle.
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WIN. H. BRADBURY
& SON,
Rooms / & 3 Westcott Block,
Phone 1856
ulOn-Wed-fri

Modern house, central location,
cheap.
Double house, best location in city.
Rents for IL per cent on investment.
Good room house, electric light,
44x160 corner lot, one square from
street car line. Easy payments. s1,T00.
A acres pa miles of city, all good.
1s7 acres. s miles of city, best farm
in county. 800 per acre
40 acres, black, no waste
$50 acres improvements, no one on
pike. good water. sugar tree land, one
mile town. $50 per acre.
100 acres, good, one mile traction
line. 500 per acre.
ARTHUR BROOKS
Is y. 18th St Phone 1903
19-tf
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City Statistics
Deaths and Funerals,

CCATES--Estella Coates, aged 81
years, died at her home in New Paris
Saturday morning. The deceased is
survived by her mother. grandfather
and one son. The funeral will take
place Tuesday from the home in New
Paris. The burial will be at Yankee
town. Mrs. Coates was a former
Richmond resident only recently hav-
ing moved to New Paris
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SUES FOR HER cow

Suit was filed in the Circuit Court
this morning by Nettie Dill VS.. Will
liam Orpheaus on an appeal from the
Justice of Peace court. The complaint
is for one Jersey COW, which the plain
tiff contends is being detained wrong
fully
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Belongs to the army of rent payers?
That's easily determined with a cas-
ual glance at the illustration. Start
NOW with a resolution to own your
own home. It's easy. Come TO our
office and let us explain our easy
terms to home purchasers. small
payment down and the balance as
you would pay your rent.
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EMPEROR MAY LIVE
He Recovered Consciousness
Last Night.
(National News Association,

(National News Association,
TOXIC, July 23.-Emperor Mutshite
recovered consciousness at midnight
and at one o'clock this morning was
sleeping comfortably for the first time
since his illness became critical. He
now has chance of recovery.
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LOUISVILLE STORM.

LOUISVILLE. KY, July o.
Storms Sunday did damage of $4,000
or more in Louisville and kept thous-
ands Of Sunday excursionists maroon
ed for hours at the resorts. The heavi-
est individual loss was to Herman
Straus Sons & Co., department store,
where lightning set off the automatic
sprinkler system and flooded the store
with $25, 200 damage.
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JUDGE RESIGNS IN
FACE OF CHARGES
Has Been Under Investiga-
ton on Several Serious
Charges.
(National News Association,

SEATTLE. Wash, July 81 Judge
Cornelius Hanford Of the United
States court in this city today sent his
resignation to President Taft, giving
i'll health as the reason. Judge Han
ford has recently been under investi-
cation on charges Of drunkenness, op-
preston and corruption