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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-08-29

BIG EIGHT May Sourn East

The western conference. if organized
by the presidents of the big Eight"
VIII cut loose and make its own loot
Oall rules. according TO President
James. who addressed the University
II Illinois senate recently.
The presidents gathered at Chicago
were unanimous in one thing at least"
said President James. That was that
II was time for the conference 10 take
Aold OF the rulemnking. There is no
reason why the conference teams
should no play under its own rules.
no reason why the western schools
should be al the mercy of the east.
The west. | believe. is mainly in favor
or the open game Of footbali with mass
play eliminated. and many critics be-
lieve that the new code for 1912 is a
return 10 the old game"
President James appointed a special
conference committee to meet with the
senate athletic committee and the stu.
dent committee. Il hope TO see Michi.
gan and perhaps Ohio In the confer
ence. and with ten schools the west
can attend TO its own athletic affairs"
DIR. James.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-08-29

topped table occupied the center OF
the apartment, a massive affair, tianked
by a leather upholstered reading chair,
while before the front windows were
cushioned Lodges. My rapid glimpse
about ended in Peter standing in dig.
niied silence barely within the door,
his hand upon the knob.
Il am authorized, sir" he said i'm
pressiyely, 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, l believe the word
used, sir" in calm explanation. 1T IS.
as understand, sir, a military term
sienifying PLEDGE
'Oh. I know that. Kindly concede
thar ! possess some small Intelligence,
Peter. But to whom is this parole
given. and what does it imply?"
TO myself, sir. This may seem
slightly unconventional, sir, but I trust
you viii repOse sufficient confidence in
me act to object. The sole require
ments are that you remain in this
room until sent for"
That will not be long?"
Il think not, sir"
And who will send for me?"
Peters eyes surveyed me, but with
out expression.
Il am quite unable to answer that,
sir"
He was enough to provoke a saint,
but had already butted my head
against that stone wall sufficiently TO
learn the uselessness of any further
attempt. Peter was Peter, and /
crushed back my first impatient excla.
nation to say humbly:
All right, my man, I'll wait here
l sank back into the upholstered
chair, and for a moment AFR he had
closed the door did not move. Then,
scarcely knowing whether to laugh or
swear over the situation, | crossed the
room, and gazed out through the win
DOW. Far down the winding driveway,
half concealed behind the trees, a
body of British troops was tramping
toward the house.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-08-29
CHAPTER XIII.


My first thought vas that this must
prove a trap. and l drew hastily back
behind the curtain, believing myself
justified in an effort at escape. Surely,
under such conditions, my word OF
parole to Peter had no binding force.
Yet | waited long enough to glance
forth again. The advancing bod> vas
less than a hundred strong. Queens
Rangers and Hessians, from their uni
ferns, struggling along on foot, limp.
ing. dusty and without arms. These
nus be the remnant of Delavan's
command, released by their guard OF
~partisans. and now YEARLY seeking
refuge. But why We're they coming
here? Surely this was not the Phila.
delphia road?
They turned in upon the open lawn
in front of the door, and | could plain.
ly distinguish the faces. There could
no longer be any doubt but what these
were the men we had fought and ce'
feated the evening before. Grant. with
the two Hessian officers. was in ad
vance. and the former strobe directly
toward the house, while the majority
of his following flung themselves al
full length on the ground, as though
utterly exhausted. Some strange fas-
cination held ME motionless, watching
the man climb the front steps. The
iron knocker rang loudly twice before
there anne any response from with
in. Then | could hear voices. but the
words reaching me were detached, and
without definite meaning. Finally tie
door closed, and the two men passed
along the hall. beyond the room in
which l waited. Then Peters voice
said solemnly. as if announcing a d.s.
tinguished guest:
Captain Alfred Grant,"
There was an exclamation OF SIR
prise, a quick exchange of sentences
although l was sue
of Grants peculiar accent, and Tie
other voice was that OF the youhe
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-08-29

for being over jealous in my service.
1 received you as soon as l knew who
you were"
YES" somewhat Modified, Il pre-.
sumo that is true. although o 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. I thought 1t might
have some connection with Eric's pres.
ence in this neighborhood."
with Eric! What do you mean?
Have you seer him."
"Ah! so I've got below the surface
at last! l thought | might with that
thrust. Yes, l saw him last night. l
didn't know what the devil the fellow
was up to, but l 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
/ discovered what it all led up to-"
You do not make it very clear to
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-08-29

you desire to learn sir? If 0 am
requested TO conduct you 70 The II.
orary' All, thank you. sir-this wav.
ne stood aside, statue-Hke. his ewes
looking directly past me, and pojnted
win dignity to the open door. obeved
,ae calm movement of that hand AS
,aough 1t had been a military order.
put' as l stepped into the twilight OF
u'e outer basement. suddenly per.
celFed the presence there of the AT.
'ehdant graybeard. He moved in adj.
vance and | followed, aware that
refer was closely at my heels. 4
t'ance told me here was a library. not
only IN name, but in fact, a large
square room, well lighted, the furni.
'ure mahogany, shining like glass.
'Hree Oh the walls lined with books.
mostly In sombre bindings. A green.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-08-29
Long Yacht Race Planned.

Members Of the committee on course.
rules and regulations for the long dis
lance yacht cruise from New York to
San Diego. Cal, by way Of HE Pana-
ma canal, to take place wAen it is
opened In connection with the San
Diego exposition. held a meeting re
Gently 10 New York Among the
things considered by the committee
were. Restrictions as to the least size
OF yachts which could safely be per.
mitted TO make the trip as entrants.
classification of yachts, the course.
with tentative ports or controls en-
route: handicapping and prizes
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SYNOPSIS.

WAHrDR I-Major Lawrerco
80 +Awrcncs Of Virginia. Who's con rot OF
- A9e, is sent on a periIoi,s rnt"ile
0cn< Warrington. Just after the winl
cHAPTER H-DisguIsed in pu,.,-,
sofm arrives within the enemy.s iinss
CO, % IT. snd 1n.Th. Major attend. .
800 Rose" from mob. He iaf. " me
- ar at . brilliant bali. ~ HeeeS
@APTER V-Troubls ia st.r,.a
wa, and Lawrence n urged oyer
N886E. mistress Mortimer, (the LAW ~
o'enoeo Hoss). to make his escane
CHAPsTHR v-Lawrenoe ia detsc,.d
spy by Captain Grant Of the Brit,s a.
nv VINO agrees to q duel. aus
.MAPTER V-The duel ia storn.. 49,
friends and the spym NAKED 2 do q
noerty. swimming q FLYER f%oiiow,nS .
nAsrow escape. o"ins q
CHAPTER vu-rhe Ms,o-
- mop OF q blacksmith, who is friend,v
fad knows the Lady Of the Blended
CHAPTER vI1I-captain Grant an.
HnSers err1ve and search the BLACKSMITH
mop In vain for the spy.
CHAPTER K-Lawrence Joins N. u,,
men who capture Grant and his
CHAPTER x-Major Lawrence is made
prisoner by an Indian and two white
CHAPTER xI-Lawrence's captors lock
3am IN a strong cell, where he meets
<eter the 1ailer.
CHAPTER XII.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-08-29
Oray's Pole Vaultinc Record.

Walter Dray. who established q
worlds indoor pole vaulting record of
IL feet IS inches in the Central A. A.
U. track championships In Chicago re-
Gently. must be considered one OF the
greatest vaulters in the country. He
had not had a pole In his hands since
before last July. At the Pennsylvania
games in 1909 Dray established a
worlds outdoor record of II feet 81
inches, which a beaten the follow
ing year by Leland Scott Of Stanford
university. who cleared the bar at IL
feet l0A inches Dray Is a graduate
of Yale. where he TOOK engineering.
His peculiar lift and arch when he is
TO clear the bar are the results
of careful study
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-08-29

From the Information CLEANED about
The Marathon run AT Stockholm II is
certain that the full entry of twelve
II Is an open secret To- that the selec-
ton committee favors this policy.
which is claimed to be the only safe
one IN un event where there Ia go
much chance for men TO go wrong
Previous trips abroad have demon
strated this. so nc chances are TO be
tnken this time, when the contest will
he rs rrueling as any Of the big races
In the past
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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-08-29
CHAPTER XII.
Interview Peter,

l accepted the wine gratefully, and
sat in silence while he served the
meat, wondering at the odd character
OF the man, and striving to determine
how best to win his confidence. was
hungry, and, not knowing what to say,
fell to work with some zest, insisting
on his doing likewise. Yet even as ]
disposed of the food that stolid face
opposite fascinated me, and held my
gaze. The fellow was not so big a
fool as he looked, for while the fea.
lures remained expressionless and va.
cant, there was a sly glimmer to the
eye, betraying an active, observant
mind behind the mask. I began to
suspect some purpose in his play act.
ing.
What is your name, my MANI" ]
asked finally, made nervous by his
silence.
Peter Swanson, sir" humbly.
"Oh, a Swede?"
by ancestry only, sir" he explained,
wiping his mouth with a corner of the
napkin, but not lifting his eyes from
the plate. "T is a hundred years since
We crossed the sea-"
"And you've been good Kings men
eve since?"
He cooked one eye up at me
1T would seem so, sir"
"The fellow with the gray chin beard
was Irish, was mt he?"
He might be, sir"
"A Swede, an Irishman, and an In.
dian," l said musingly. THAT makes
a nice combination for the Queens
Rangers. Come now, Peter, give me
the straight of all this"
He stopped with his fork in a bit Of
meat, ~favoring me with another stare.
81 think l fail to comprehend, sir"
mo, you don't, you rascal" a bit of
anger in my voice. did you bring
this supper yourself, or were you sent
here?"
Under orders, sir"
"The lieutenant"
He bowed solemnly, and asked:
Would you object If smoked, sir?'
Certainly not; only answer my
questions. Good heavens, man! do you
think 1 am a log of wood? Act like a
human being. Who is the lie%utenant?'
"a Dragon, sir"
Peter" l broke out, irritated be-
yond patience, 81 have some reason to
believe you a liar. But I'm going to
get the truth from you if l have to
choke it out"
Yes sir; very good, indeed, sir.
However, there would seem to be no
need of your resorting to such ex-
IRENE measures, sir"
Then you will tell me what wish
to know"
at will afford me pleasure, sir"
Somehow l could not rid myself or
the suspicion that the fellow was Sc.
cretly laughing at me, yet his rouhd
face was innocent and placid, his eyes
discreetly lowered.
Then kindly inform me, first OF all,
who this young lieutenant is"
Il fear, sir" solemnly. that may
have misinformed you when SAID
he was a Dragon"
"Yes!" eagerly.
Il would correct my statement some
what-he is a Light Dragon, sir"
In spite Of my effort at self-control,
l swore, tempted tic batter that stoilo
face, yet realizing the utter useless
hess of such violence.
Now, see here!" broke form
Hereby. Have done with your play
You are no soldier; l doubt If you
We're ever on a horses back until TO-
night. And those fellows with you are
not Queens Rangers, I'll swear"
How do you know, SIR" he inter-
rupted gently. Are you in the army
sir?"
of coure / am" I cried, answering
without consideration.
Il thought so. sir: although your
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-08-29

while the majority Of the others form.
Ing into irregular line, marched around
the corner of the house. A small squad
remained, however, on guard, facing
the front entrance.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-06
STATE HUMANE SOCIETIES.
And Audubon Societies Will Meet at
Traverse City Soon.

The Michigan State Humane asso-
citation meets an Traverse city Sept.
9Th and 9Th. The state association is
composed OF various local societies
throughout the state and individuals
who may apply for membership. y
society recently was organized AT
Houghton.
The Purpose Of the state organiza-
tion is TO bring the various humane
societies IN the cities and counties OF
the state together TO compare notes,
to work together in securing legisla
lion, to aid in the organization of hu-
name societies where none exist and
to aid each other in cases os cruelty
and in carrying out plans To protect
children and animals from crIelty.
The Michigan Audubon society joins
in the meeting and the humane asso-
citation and audubon societies request
all local societies to send one or more
members TO the Traverse City meeting.
or I'm the event Of not being represented
personally, 10 send reports of condi-
lions in their districts and The work
done or planned.
Both organizations would like TO
hear from each community whether
they have societies or not, in order that
they may proceed more intelligentiy
with their work.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-06
HouGHTON BREVITIEs

August Eeck of Calumet was vis-
itor in Houghton 0is morning.
Miss Millicent Rockwell of Alien +.
Recs' law Office is at Detroit for "A
visit Of three weeks.
A marriage liccuse was issued today
ttc Frank CZarnccki Of Paincsdale and
Agnes Ernest Of Calumet.
Hurry Corgan and family left yes
terday for cruise around Kewoenaw
Point in a aailboat They will make
frequent stops at places along the way,
and will be gone about a week.
Charles w. Botsford, engineer on the
exploratory park of the NaumkeaS
has returned from a brief visit to the
Rainy River district i'm Mime sofa
The steamer North Sea Of the Mu-
tual line Was at local docks, west
bound yesterday with merchandise
freight.
Martin Yauch IS visiting at Milwdii.
kce where he proceeded after attend
ing the firemen's tournament al Glad
stone last week.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-06
Opaque Windows.

The building contractor let loose
some of his most emphatic phrases
when he found that the man who had
been hired to daub whiting all over the
windows had not half done the job.
That man doesn't seem to under
stand what the windows In half-fin-
ished building are whitened for" he
said. I'VE don't plaster them over
with chalk to prevent the public from
seeing the unfinished condition of the
interior. but to keep the workmen
from battering out the glass. Trans
parent glass looks just about as trans
parent as air to the man who is NOV
ing a wooden or iron beam, In hur-
ry, and he is likely to ram the end Of
II through an,>expensive window, but
when the glass is coated with white
1t becomes visible, and the workmen
hand their material in through the
door,"
The Calumet news., 1912-08-06
HOUGnTON COUNCIL To
PASS NEW ORDINANCES
ENTIRE LIST TO BE REVISED BY
TRUSTEES AT MEETING
ON THURSDAY.

4 meeting of the village board of
ternoon. at which IL is probable that
an entire new set of ordinances will
hc submitted for approval and adop-
ton. The first ordinance designated
as ordinance No. /. repeals all exist
ing ordinances. except those relating
To railroad. street railway. electric
lighting, or public utility franchises.
Among the new matters on which
ordinances will be adopted is one pro-
vided TO meet such ri contingency as
was recently presented by the at
tempt of "a local resident to take hrs
COWS from the pound after they had
been seized by the poundmaster. The
new ordinance forbds any interfer-
ence OF this nature and fixes penalties
for it's violation.
An ordinance regulating motor traf-
fic i'm the village, fixing the speed at
which ears may run in the village
limits, rules for passing other vehicles
and turning out of the way, and such
other features as may be advisable, is
contemplated by the trustees and will
probably come up for attention when
the ordinances are acted upon.
ON account of the absence of Mayor
Bawden i'm Chicago. there is prob
ability. however. that while the pro-
posed ordinances may be discussed at
Thursdays meeting. action may be de-
ferred until the president can be pres
ont
The Calumet news., 1912-08-06
WILL GIVE MEDALS TO
PUPILS FOR BIRD ESSAYS
WILLIAM b. MERSHoN ALSO OF
FERS PRIZES FOR BEST
BIRD PROTECTION.

Hon. William b. Mershon, of Sagi-
nav, viii give medals 10 the schools
of Michigan. including public, paro-
chial and otherwise for the best es-
says submitted on birds. as follows:
1. Medal for best essay ON "Esthe-
tic and Educational Value OF song
and Insectivorous Birds"
?. Medal for best essay on Eco
nomic Value of Birds"
3. Medal for essay showing great
est knowledge from personal obserya-
tion of life and habits OF our COM
mon birds.
4. Medal TO school or person max
ing most successful effort in feeding
quail or other birds during the winter
of 1912-191S.
s. Medal for school or person do
ing most efficient work in protecting
birds during summer of 1912.
6. Medal for school or person build
ing and protecting most successfully
used bird house.
Z. Medal for the two best photo
graphs, or sets of photographs. taken
in any part of the state of wild
bird or birds.
The conditions are that each person
submitting an essay must write the
essay himself Cor HERSELF and must
tell some incident i'm their own OBJ
seryation OF birds outside that ac-
CURED in books. Nests are not to be
disturbed in any instance.
The state win be divided into three
sections-upper peninsula. the .2S
southern counties and the counties
north of those in the lower peninsula.
There will be two sets of prizes one
for grammar schools and one for high
schools in the state Besides medal
viii be given to the teacher in each
section having the largest number Of
scholars with accepted essays.
All prizes will be given on Arbor
and Bird day, 1913. which now comes
in May. All essays and photographs
must be i'm the hands of the committee
by March 1. 1913, except those under
No. 4, relating to the feeding of win
ter birds. These must be submitted
not later than April 10. 1913.
The committee is composed of JEFF
ferson Butler, president Michigan Au-
dubon society. Detroit; J. II. McGil-
livray, chief of Michigan Forest
Scouts. Oscoda and Ben O. Bush, Kali
Competitors must give their full ad-
dresses with their age, also name OF
teacher and the school with grade
they attend An communications to
be forwarded to Mr.. Mcrshon or any
member of the committee.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-06
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
Will Arrange to Entertain Members
of L S. Institute.


Mr. Denton was made chairman ana
Superior Mining institute called a
meeting of copper country mining men
and Huughton business men yesterday
afternoon when the preliminary plans
for tho annual meeting Of thc Lake
Superior Mining Institute were for
mulated. The meeting will be Eel1
here August 2S, % and 30.
Finance: i. W. Denton. chairman;
John ". Wagner secretary. \ COM
mittee was selected 10 name five spec
ial committees to have charge OF the
plans for the entertainment and pro-
gram These committees follow:
Finance: r. w. Ecnton, chairman,
.C. n. Lawton. John Knox, Willard
Smith, r. NJ. Edwards and l.. L. Hub
lard.
Transportation: ]. Il. Cooper chair
man; James Robertson. F. r. Bollcs,
John Shields, II. L. Stewart, Charles
Webb AMI Gardner Rogers.
Entertainment: r. NJ. Edwards,
chairman w. L. Calverley j. II. Rice.
Henry L. Baer and John L. Harris
Excursions: John Knox. chairman,
&. J.. LaNYton, Harry Benedict. W. j.
Richards OF PaInesdale, Russell Smith
and Willard Smith.
Mayor T.. W. Bawden. of Houghton
was named as chairman of the reccp-
ton committee. the members of which
are to be named later. The chairmcu
of the various committees constitute
a general arrangement committee.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-06

The following news items from Corn
wall viii be read with interest:
Mr.. j. Jewell Hill deputy county
corouer)held an inquest at Redruth
death Of Susan Jane Wiley. aged
twenty one domestic servant. of Mcna-
darva, Cambourne.
The Coroner said the deceased was
Il wears Of age. and had been do
nestle in the employ of Mr.. M. Ruie,
3. Trelawney-r Cambourne, for
about month. She lived with her
stepfather, Charles Nicholas. farm la
bourer. of Meadarva. The previous
"Wednesday was deceaseds evening
out" and she went 10 her home. and
not finding any one there. apparently
took razor ard went into an out
building near the house and cut her
throat. There WAS not the slightest
suggestion that there was anyone else
there at the time. Later she was found
covered i'm mud on the edge OF a pond
on a moor near the house. DIR. ion-
TO Redruth Workhouse, where she was
attended by Dr. w. IIichens. Redruth
She died at eight o'clock on Friday
morning.
Charles Nicholas, stepfathcr Of de.
ceased, said she was II years of age
and a domestic servant i'm the employ
of Mrs. Mr.. Rule. 5. Trelawney-r road.
Cambornc He was proceeding down
the lane towards Menadarva, about
eight o'clock on Wednesday evening
when his wife called TO him. on going
inside the moor. he saw the deceased
sitting on the edge cf the pond. He
asked her what she was doing there,
but there was no reply. He saw a
lot of mud and blood on her face. BY
that time some of the ncighbors had
arrived, and he went back TO mis- house
and found that one of his razors was
missing.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-06
PURSUED eYAWoLvEs'
Tom Hazel, Veteran Trapper, Meets
Ten and Kills Three.

en- ana NlllS lNTee'
Tom Hazel, the veteran woodsman
and trapper yesterday brought TO
Houghton the heads of two wolves, for
which he received the usual bounty
from the county. The wolves were
shot by Mr.. Hazel near Silver Noun
tain. in the extreme southern part of
the county, a few days ago. following
an exciting adventure with drove
OF about ten wolves.
Hazel had been along his line of
traps and just at dusk was returning
home when he ran into "A bunch of ten
large wolves He fired ut them,
woundng one. and the rest gave chase.
Finding he could not elude them, he
backed against tree. and began fir
ing at lie animals. bringing down two
of them. whoreupon the others turn
ed tail and disappeared I'm the forest.
1t was the first time, Mr. Hazel says,
that he ever was caught unprepared
for an encounter with wolves, being
on this occasion armed only with a
ten gauge repeating shot gun. The
wolf that was first wounded was found
dead i'm the woods later.