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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-15
SYNOPSIS.

the story opens in a Confederate tent
at critical stage Of the Civil War. Gen.
Lee imparts to Capt. Wayne an important
message to Longstreet. Accompanied by
sergL Craig, an old army scout. Wayne
the lines Of the enemy and in the dark.
ness Wayne Is taken for Federal Of
ncer and q young lady ON horseback il
gwen IN his charge. She Is northern
slrl and attempts to escape. One Of the
n n,3ts =, succumbs and Craig goes through
Lady Of the North are left alone. They
seek shelter in a hut and entering 1t in
Inc dark huge mastin attacks Wayne
Ihe girl shoots the brute Just in time.
The owner of the hut. Jed Bungay. and
man claiming to be Red Lowrie. but who
proves to be Maj. Brennan, Federal
orncer whom the Union girl recognizes.
he orders the arrest of Wayne as a spy
ana ne Is brought before Sheridan. who
yeals the secret message. Wayne believes
Edith Brennan to be the wife of Mai.
brennan. He Is rescued by Jed Bungay,
VINO starts to reach Gen. Lee. while
wayne In disguise penetrates to the ball
prisoned. He Is introduced to q Miss
Minor and barely escapes being unmask-
cd Edith Brennan. recognizing Wayne.
says she will save him. Securing a pass
through the lines. they are confronted by
s S.IIennan. who is knocked senseless. Then,
dash for liberty. He encounters BunEay:
Iney reach the Lee camp and are sent
with reinforcements to Join Early In the
cattie OF shenandoah the regiment is
overwhelmed, and Wayne, while in the
Wayne and Bungay are sent on q scout
Ing detail
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right Of me was an extensive grape
arbor, completely covered with vines.
the fresh green leaves forming a de-
lightful contrast to the deep blue sky
beyond. AS came opposite an open
Ing leading into this arbor suddenly
caught the flutter of drapery and
stopped instantly my heart throbbing
like a frightened girls. 1t was quite
dark beneath the vine shadow. and
could make out no more than that a
woman stood there. her back toward
me. busted at some task. Possibly
she felt my presence. for all at once
she glanced around. and upon per-
ceiving me gave vent to a quick ex-
clamation Of terror ,ser.~f
Pardon me-" | said hastily. and re-
moving my hat, but you have nothing
to fear"
There was a moments hesitancy on
her part. and knew ! was being scru-
tinized by . pair Of bright eyes.
. Surely" said a familiar voice. Il
cannot be mistaken--you are Captain
Wayne"
Before could even answer she
stepped forth from her partial con.
cealment and advanced toward me
with cordially extended hands. 1t was
Celia Minor q
We'll. Of eli men!" she cried gay
~. her dark eyes smiling most kind
ly welcome. And Edith and we're
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wife out partially dressed in the MID
die Of the night. looted the house OF
everything It contained of value. and
then set 1t on fire. You see We have
NO men folks here. except two ne.
groes, who have chung to us because
they were SO aged they were afraid
to leave-just mamma. Edith. my old
nurse. and myself. 1t seems so lonely,
and Major. Brennan and Arthur both
insist 1t Is no longer safe. So they
are coming with a cavalry escor, to
take us all North. am sure we shall
have a splendid time"
You have experienced no trouble.
then. thus far?" .-, -t,
"Oh. none at alive have not even
been bothered by scouting parties. Oh.
! do not mean you; you are no bother.
But yesterday there was a horrible
man here; he came to the kitchen
door. and asked all sorts OF impudent
questions. Mrs. Bungay actually had
to threaten him with gun before he
would leave" .s7,al
rs Maria bungay here. Them
Why certainly: do you know her!
Isn't she delightful old dear-just
as good as man."
+ Her husband Is with my party.
"Jed-really? Why. do you know
Maria has got it into her head that
he had run away from her. should
SO love to witness their meeting: ii
would be most interesting. But you
must come into the house. Captain
Wayne; Edith will be overjoyed to see
you again. although you know she ts
never demonstrative. as am. 1t must
be awfully nice to be always cool and
calm. don't you Think"
Determined that would not be
tempted. ! yet hesitated. and my VI
vacious companion too everything
for granted at once
''Oh, before we 60 In. won't you dc
me favor?" she asked. But, Of
course you will. | was trying to tie
this grapevine into place when you
surprised me. but could not hold on
with one hand and tie with the other
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Bio Contract Closed.

acknowledgements v. Anderson.
pres dent of the Anderson Manufao-
turing company of Salt Lake, Is here.
and Saturday closed a contract with
the Crescent Tool company of Cincin-
natl for the manufacture of dies for
devices under new inventions held by
the company.
The brush device is of sixteen
gauge, and the handle device of four
teen gauge machine steel. Experts
here are Of the opinion that the new
inventions will cause a revolution in
brush, mop and even broom handles,
making these household implements
much handler and easier to use, and
more durable and convenient than
heretofore.
The Crescent Tool company IL
among the leading manufacturers Oh
high-grade tools.
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speaking about you only yesterday.
That is. was. for really ! do not re-
call now that Edith made any remark
apropos Of the subject. You have NO
idea. Captain Wayne. what a hero |
have made you out. to be. It would
make you positively vain II | should
confess: why. Arthur has actually be-
come SO jealous that he has almost
forbidden me even to mention your
name In his presence. So when |
want to talk about you am compelled
to go to Edith. She hasn't power to
stop me. you know. but I'm sure |
must bore her awfully. And then to
think that when you stood there just
now. and | saw your gray uniform. |
actually thought the guerillas had
come. My heart beats 30 now | can
hardly talk. But how pale and bag
gard you looks 1t that horrible
wound which troubles you still?''
Il have been discharged from the
hospital only short time" | an
swered. as she paused to take breath
Indeed. this is my first military serv-
Ice for several months. yet am feel
ing quite strong again. Mrs. Brennan
then. Ia still with you?"
"Oh. yes; we have been here all
winter long. 1t has been SO dull. for
really nothing has happened. and the
valley Is quite devoid of Inhabitants
even the negroes have gone hunting
freedom. But Major Brennan and Ar.
thur are to be here this afternoon.
and sometime tonight we are all OF
ds going away together"
Eager as ! was to meet Brennan. |
mad no desire that We should meet in
the presence of his wife. Better. Tar
better. would it be for me to leave at
once and without even seeing her
You say you are about to departy"
| asked. determined TO learn all pos
sfble regarding their plans. DO you
go North?"
Yes. to Baltimore and Washington.
The guerillas are becoming so desper-
ate in this neighborhood that We are
actually afraid to remain here longer.
They attacked the Cuyler plantation.
only ten miles from here. two weeks
ago. killed old Mr.. Cuyier. turned his
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CHAPTER XVII.


1t was we'll into the third day when
ne came down into the fertile valley
If the Cowskin. 1t had proven an un-
eventful ride thus far, for we had met
with no adventures and had observed
little worthy of consideration from a
military standpoint.
While constantly observant Of those
points regarding which | had been dis
Matched, my one overmastering
thought during all those hours was the
possibility of again meeting with Edith
Brennan and proving of some assist
ance to her. Her greeting of me In
the Federal hospital had been so
sweetly gracious. SO marked with ten
der sympathy. whilo the memory of
her words. and even more of the look
which accompanied them. had so re-
NAMED with me in encouragement
that | longed to encounter her again.
God knows what ! hoped for. for
knew well it must all inevitably end
in despair. yet like the moth must
continue to SINCE my wings until the
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-15

See what ! mean?" And placing one
slender foot upon a Stat OF the trellis
she lifted herself up until she could
barely reach the refractory branch
Now" she said. smiling down upon
me. please just hold me here for q
moment until | secure this end"
My hand was scarcely upon her In
support when the slender slat snapped
beneath her weight AS she fell
caught her with both arms For q
moment she lay. painting and startled
on my breast; then. as with a little
laugh she disengaged herself from my
embrace. We stood there hand In nand
and face to face with Edith Brennan
Shall ever forget the look within
her eyes? How plainly | saw 1t. al
though she stood half hidden beneath
the shadow of the vines. Amusement
incredufity. scOrn were expressed
there. yet even as | marked them all
became merged into proud uncon
seriousness. She would have turned
away without a word. but my com.
panion stopped her.
Edith" she cried eagerly. do you
not see? This is Captain Wayne"
She turned toward me and slightly
inclined her head
i recognized Captain Wayne" was
her calm answer. and regret greatly
having intruded upon him. 1t was en-
tirely unintentionaL and have no
desire to remain"
could not have spoken AT that mo
ment to save my life II fairly stunned
me to realize the construction she Sc
plainly placed upon the scene Just
enacted. Not SO the girl at my side
Her cheeks flushed with indignation,
and her audacity gave her speech
which made matters even worse than
before.
You are exceedingly free with your
criticisms. Edith" she exclaimed
sharply. as the latter turned her back
upon u.s. Perhaps il would be as we'll
for you first to ascertain the truth.
You wholly mistake" was the calm
reply. Il have not presumed to criIi.
else. Why should /? II is not a mat.
ter which interests me in the least.
| presume you have no further OBJ
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-15
VESSELS COLLIE.
Fall River Line Steamer Rams Unitse
States BattIeship New Hampshire

Newport r. I.---While cropping ~
way through dense fog near tho
Newport naval training station Sc@-
day, the Fall River line steamer COusp
monwealth rammed the United States
battleship New Hampshire. Both ships
sustained considerable damage, haa
no fatalities or injuries resulted
The Commonwealth struck the NcW
Hampshire astern and nearly end-ssa
When the New Hampshire was din
covered by the lookout the Common
wealth was almost upon it, Before
the ship could be turned aside ths
collision occurred.
Aboard the Commonwealth thu
sleeping passengers were hadlp
shaken in their berths and seyexaI
were thrown from their beds. Part q
the 1000 passengers scrambled to The
decks to ascertain the trouble bus
were assured by officers that there
was no danger, and there was no dir
order.
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lection to my returning TO the nuuse!"
She did not so much as deign TO
look again al either OF us, but as she
moved slowly on, Of sight Miss Minor
turned and looked into my face with
questioning eyes What she may
have read there know not. but she
sank back upon bench and burst
into merry peal of laughter.
Isn't it perfectly ridiculous!" she
cried. as soon as she was able TO
speak. Only | do hope she won't tell
Arthur"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-15
PROMINENT WOMAN DEAD.
Mrs. Sarah Plat Decker Of Derives
Passes Away in San Francisco.

Passes Away in San Francisco.
San Francisco.--Mrs. Sarah Plata
Decker of Denver, former president
Of the General Federation of W0m-
ems clubs, died here Sunday night
Mrs. Decker came here to attcn4
the biennial convention of the Gesr
eral Federation of Womens clubs. In
the sessions of the convention shc
was conspicuous by successful plea
for an endowment fund. Delegates
who laughed and wept over her tals.s
of "tribulatOns" In the early daya Al
the federation, accompanied her Joy
ously the succeeding day on d trip
through the Santa Clara valley ana
noticed that her strength seemed
overtaxed She was taken i'll Monday
and DIR. Cornelia de Rey of Chicago
one Of the federation delegates, sent
her to sanitarium, and called cor.
sultation. From the first, no effort
was made to minimize the danger ~
the situation.
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CHAPTER xxvi.-continued.

He looked at me in surprise. II
reckon. cap. as how We don't know
much bout whut's goin' on in Their
valley fer, Their las few months" he
said soberly. rubbing down his mule
as he spoke. Tell We what. thar list
hain't no plantation houses left thar
now. thet's fac. leastwise not north
o Their lines we uns sorter hor onto
UT Sheridan he played hell with his
cavalry raids. an whut the blue bellies
left Their burned guerillas an BUSH
whackers wiped up es clean es a slate.
Durn II crow wudn't starve ter death
tn Their valley now. Why. cap. them
thar deserters an SIGH truck Is or
sanized now till they're mighty nigh
IN army, an they don't skeer fer nuth-
IN les ner regiment. see more ner
hundred an fifty in one bunch up
On Their White Briar two week ago, an
they're worse ner parcel er pirates.
reckon as how they got Marian, but
I'll bet she CIV 'em a hot OIL time afore
she done quit"
Rumors OF this state OF affairs to
the north and west of our defending
tines had already reached me-indeed.
the verff1cation had formed part Of my
Instructions: but Bungay's homely yet
graphic description made the situation
appear terribly real. and my thought
went instantly forth to those | knew
who might even then be exposed to
this great and unexpected danger.
The very conception OF Edith Bren-
nan in such hands as these was agony.
felt could never rest until assured
Of her safety. and since my order
granted me full authority to prolong
my journey. might ascertain whether
or not she yet remained within the
valley.
Jed" asked. my mind finally set.
lied. do you know the old Minor plan
tation?"
or ledge Minors place? Sure: it's
mp on ther south branch of Their Cow
skin"
Have those fellows got down that
lar YETI"
wal, ! reckon not, out durn II
know fer sure. cap"
How long would 1t take US to reach
.heree"
Bout two days. | reckon"
turned and looked at my men in
some perplexity. They were scattered
along the edge Of the road. and only
one group had taken the precaution to
build a fire. The sergeant lay fiat
apon his back on a grassy knoll
'Ebers." said sternly.
He arose ponderous. and came for
ward with q decidedly hating gait
''Vos ! sent for?" he asked.
"Yes." said: Il want you to have
the men get their supper at once. as we
shall be obliged to ride good portion
Of the night. Get the men to their
supper. We shall 60 on in an hour"
How often since have ! smiled at
The expression upon his solemn round
lace as he turned ruefully away!
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Revolt in Portugal Serious.

Lisbon.-The government is advised
that the revolutionaries who have
Deer lowering near the frontier for
several weeks are advancing into tho
republic between the villages OF T'My
and Ca.deilas. The government IL
amply prepared for the invaders. An
encounter III expected within n few
days.
Disturbances continue in various
parts of the country. Bombs are ha-
Ing thrown and arrests are being
made nearly every day.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-15
Wonderful Luck.

Rook-Taylor was always fortu-
nate man. but doesn't Il seem wonder
full that his luck should stay with him
to the very last?
Raleigh-How was that?
ROok-Why. he was operated on for
the removal OF a pearl which he had
accidentally swallowed while eating
oysters. and when the pear, was ex
amined II was found TO ne valuabi
enough TO pay for both tn" operation
and the funerai.-Patatreer
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-15
Severe Storm in Chicago,

Chicago Damage aggregat ng
100000 was caused by a severe cleo
trical storm which swept over CHI
cage Sunday. Twelve houses were
struck by lightning and there were
forty-twO alarms received by the fire
department during the progress OF the
storm. viii eh continued for several
hours. Many thousand Easements
were flooded and fire engines were
sent to pump out the water in a nunl-
Der of instances. In one downtown
manufacturing plant the basement
was flooded with six feet of water and
a large stock Of goods damaged
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-15
Bic Liner Delayed.

New oIk.-Deranaement OF the
steering gear of the White Star Liner
Olympic shortly after she let her
pier Saturday with more than csc
nasser gers in her saloon and cabins,
bound for Europe. Saturday caused a
delay Of one hour and p half in the
iiueI'3 6eua rt)lre from the h3rbOr
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-15
Ence INSPECTION Trip.

CHeranl Mango II. c. Mutt OF the
Salt Lake Route arrived in The c'fv
Saturday nipht. aecompa MED BIZ Chief
Ensinee- Tilton md S''re;@ntendent
Van Hcuren from an inspection Of
Inc route.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-15
eree re Breaks Hot Wave at Chic.ao.

Chicago.-Temporary relief from the
three days hot wave came Sunday
when n lake breeze caused the mer-
curry "a drop from ninety to seventy
Eve in few hours Later the breeze
lied out and tine thermometer began
TO rise again
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-15
Five Hurt In Wrsck.

Iacksfn Miss.--The Faaama Init
I'd, sou.hhouad on the Illinois Cen
.ral. was wrecked two NILS south o.
isch scr at 4S0 o'clock Sunday after
lccD. Five persons were Injured
aoIe stslly.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-07-15
Dies From Asphyxiation.

Washington Mrs. Mary r. Weir
kamp and her laughter Katherine, re-
later to the Knabe family. piano man
rfacturers, were found dead from az
phyxiation Saturday at their apart
ment in a fashionable section of the
city
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HEDGES FOR GOVERNOR.
New York Republicans Conclude Work
 of Nominating Convention.

Saratoga, N. Y. Sept. 27-With the selection of Job E. Hedges, New York attorney, to head the ticket, and of James W. Wadsworth Jr.. former speaker of the assembly, Hedges lead. ing opponent for the gubernatorial nomination, as the candidate for lieu tenant governor. the republican sta-e convention, which has been in session here since wednesday, wound up it's work late this afternoon Both the chief nominees. who are noted as pub. lie speakers. pledged themselves to make stirring campaign--as MT. Hedges expressed it--one without monosony.
 For the first time in many years the delegates to New York republican state convention found themselves without a pre-arrangei slate of candidates, and they settled their prob. lem by the ballot test alone. Three pallets were required to nominate MT. Hedges, who had led from the start. The balance of the ticket was made up in a session that lasted seven hours without a recess.
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GROOMING THE GIANTS.
Tesreau. Mathewson and Marquard
 the Pitching Mainstays.

New York, Sept. 27.--Manager Me
 Graw of the New York Giants today
 began grooming his men for the
 worlds series with the Boston Amer
 jeans. With the pennant race won.
 the recruits will be given the brunt of
 the work for the remaining week s
 play. while the veterans rest in relays, playing just enough to kep in good condition
 It is seldom that McGraw discusses the initial work of his young players. but he said today the debut of Al De maree the Southern league star, in the box against Boston yesterday, was the finest work he had seen done by a new conner in 20 years of baseball. l Itswas Demaree's first appearance for the Giants and, although the game was crucial to the extent that winning | 1t 1eant clinching the pennant, the youngster had almost perfect control, l He struck out nine men, allowed seven l hits, two of which were scratchers, gave only one base on balls and scored
 shut out.
 1 Demaree reported to the Giants on Sept {, a week too late to be eligible l for the world championship series. Tesreau is being groomed particularly 1 for rspitball'' pitching against the Red isox. and Mathewson and Marquard l probably will each have a chance to start one of the big games.
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|SHERMAN'S LIFE
 MAY PAY PENALTY
GRAND JURY RETURNS VERDICT AGAINST WIFE SLAYER IN
 FIRST DEGREE.
No Exteruating Circumstances Sur round the Case as investigated by
 coroner's Jury or the Grand Jury.

After two preliminary investigations by recognized branches of the crim- inal courts as to why Clarence Sher- man shot and killed his wife in this city last summer, no extenuating cir cumstances have been brought to light. and Sherman has been indicted for a first degree murder charge.
 If he is convicted in the circuit court as charged in the indictment returned yesterday afternoon by the grand jury, his life will have to pay the price.
 The eoroners jury that investigated the death of Mrs Lula Sherman short- ly after she was killed, returned a verdict that she came to her death at the hands of sherman, and that ne should be held without bond for the crime.
 The grand jury has made it's investi- gation. and it's answer after that in
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COUNSEL HART 1 HAS AFF|DAVITS
IT IS SAID HE HAS AUTHORITY OF MERCHANT TO SUPPORT
 GRAHAM's STATEMENT.
Goes to New York to Take up the Matter of Securing Authority for Another Evidence Taking
 In Hot Springs.

Counsel John w. Hart. for Lieuten ant Becker, charged with the murdei of Herman Rosenthal in New York left the city yesterday afternoon fol home, after spending several days here following the commission hearing, talk ing evidence on the question of dis crediting the staetments of San Sehepps, important state witness.
 Hart said before his departure thai he believed the statements about Sche9ps being here the Sunday fol lowing the tragedy, as recited by MT James l.. Graham, and that he had aI affidavit from reputable business man supporting the Graham state ment, to the effect that Sam Schepps was here.
 If Schepps was here. as indicated, he stands discredited as state witness since the fabric of all of his evidence Is based on his presence for several days after the tragedy in New York
 District Attorney Whitman, who conducted personally the hearing here in behalf of the state, before .he com mission. has an agent here making a follow-up of the situation. This agent has not made his identity known, but from New York it was learned yester- day that the district attorney is rep resented locally. and is making ar engagements to offset any claim on the part of the defense that might be sub ject to attack.
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vestigation is the first degree murder

yestigation is the first degree murder indictment
 Tie case will probably not go into trial for month. Just now there are cases enough to attract the attention of circuit court for some little time and man accused of such a grave crime as murder is not usually docket ed within short space of time after indictment.
 Little has been added to the Tn. formation that was developed shortly after the shooting except that Sherman seems to now be wholly abandoned character. Those who have ben about him are impressed with the suggest ion that he may go into court and volunteer to enter q plea of guilty if the court will give him life sentence,
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sTRIPPED A CITY.

Douglas, Ariz.. Sept. 27-Four hun- dred rebels entered the town of Bo coach. 30 miles west of Nacozari. yes terday and took what had been lett, after two previous raids. according . advices received today by Mexican Consul Cuesta. The rebels were com handed by Antonio Rojas. Rojas WIS reportei to be somewhere south of Cananea today.
 A band of loo rebels footed the