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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-23
STATE NEWS

SturRis--Lonis Erickson, charged
with and convicted of grand larceny In
the present term OF the Meade county
circuit court here. was sentenced TO-DAY
to IL months in the state p~enitentiary
by Judge Rice.
Pierre-The people of washington
Springs have filed a complaint with
the state railway commission in regard
to express service i'm that town, asking
for an uptown Office and free delivery
of packages.
Observation-Disclosures in the
Homestake Mining company were ap
piised today of their Christmas present
when the announcement came from
New York that the company has just
declared a stock dividend of Is pei
cent. The stock has been soaring for
two weeks and is now at $lls, the
highest in it's history.
Philip-The Robley male quartet
gave q of the most satisfactory
musical entertainments heard in Philip,
on Thursday evening. This quartet
has been on the road for four years
and has worked up an enyiable repu-
tation, not only for making good
with their audiences, but for being
perfectly reliable in their business
transactions. They will undoubtedly be
heard here again next winter.
Aberdeen-Fred Mitchell, claiming
to reside at Yankton, is being held
here on a charge Of insanity following
his attempting to impress the fact upon
the residents of Aberdeen that he was
a "real live God," and that they
should bow down and worship him.
The police of Yankton deny all knowl-
cage OF him, as does also the hospital
for the insane at that point. Mitchell
is a we'll dressed and neat appearing
man of middle age.
Vermillion-As a result OF the pre-
liminary debates last Friday at the
State university, six men were chosen
to represent the institution in the in
tercollegiate debates of the year. The
are Messrs. j. G Mundt, r. s. Brown.
A. H. Hascke, Fl. G. Mundt, Fitz-
patrick and Rudolph. with Messrs.
Simmons and Daily as alternates. The
subject OF debate was, Resolved.
That the Sherman antitrust law should
be repealed.
Wouldn't think Of letting your face
90 without washing and cleaning.
How about your stomach It needs
cleaning and washing worse than your
face. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
cleans and p~uriies the stomach.
bowels and kidneys, as nothing else:
dnes the workssand does it we'll. 85c,
Tea Or Tablets Ask your druggist.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-23

pairing to bring suits in the defaication
cases.
J.. @. Hopkins, the newly elected
county auditor, will not qualify until
March.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-23

able to the corporate interests as & sen.
ator from New York or Illinois hence
the desperate attempt to prevent the
election Of Dean Sterling.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-12-23

Sale on hats and coats this week, at
Morse S.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07
United state. Tobacco Report.

Washington.-Leaf tobacco held by
dealers and manufacturers, other than
original growers. on October /.
amounted to 1.o47.404 $50 pounds. the
Census Bureau announced in making
the first report under the law enacted
April 80 last. OF this total, 916.632,-
0O9 pounds were unstemmed and 130.-
672,551 pounds were stemmed. These
amounts were held by manufacturers
Of tobacco. who last year manufac-
tured more than 10000 pounds of to-
bacco. 100000 cigars. or 100000 ci-
garettes
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07
SYNOPSIS.

Major Lawrence. son of Judge Law
renee Of Virginia whose wife was a Lee.
is sent on perilous mission by Gen
Washington. just after the winter at Vel
ley Forge. Disguised in a British uni
form lawrence arrives within the euemy's
lines. The Major attends great fete
Rose" from mob. He later meets the girl
at brilliant ball. Trouble Is started
his partner. Mistress Mortimer frhe Lady
of the Blended Rose), to make his escape.
lawrence Is detected as a spy by Captain
Grant of the British Army who agrees
TO a duel. The duel is stopped by Grants
friends and the spy makes, a dash for
liberty, swimming river following a mar
row escape. The Major arrives at the
shop OF a blacksmith who is friendly. and
knows the Lady Of the Blended Rose.
Captain Grant and rangers search black
smith shop in vain for the spy. Law.
renee joins the minute men. Grant and
Lawrence is made prisoner by an Indian
and two white men, who lock him in
strong cell, Peter advises Lawrence not
would send for him. Grants appearance
adds mystery to the combination of cir
cumstances. Lawrence again meets the
him that he is in her house; and that she
was in command of the party that cap
dark underground chamber when Captain
Grant begins search Of the premises.
tsr sz ,Ss ssTns pa his Etaens o
battle and a dead man across the thres-
hold; Col. Mortimer. father OF Che Lady
OF the Blended Rose, finds his home in
ruins Capt. Grant insists that Lawrence
be strung up at once. Miss Mortimer ap-
renee is held a prisoner of war. Law
renee escapes through plans arranged by
the Lady and sees Grant attack Miss
Mortimer. Grant s knocked out by Law
renee, who comes to Miss Mortimers
lief and then makes his escape. Captain
Grants base villany revealed. Lawrence
returns to Valley Forge. where learns
more of Grants perfidy. Washington
forces Clinton at battle and Lawrence gets
trace Of Eric Mortimer. The battle OF
Monmouth. Gen. Washington again starts
Lawrence on an important mission. Law
renee finds Miss Mortimer in soldiers
uniform. acting as scout. Explanations
follow. Washington's dispatches are de-
lievered to Gen. Arnold and Lawrence Is
assigned to special service of capturing
Fagin. Eric Mortimer is found pris-
oner of Fagin's. and released by Mai
Lawrence.
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Faoln Roared Out:

Better not say what she's wanted for.
Just tell her Captain Grant wishes to
speak to her a moment"
Jones Strengthened up. and pushed
past the preacher. the stairs creaking
under his weight as he went up over
my head. Grant arose, and stood
looking out the window into the glow
of the sunshine. and jerks dropped
into the nearest chair, still staring
across the table at Fagin. For the
first time l seemed to entirely grasp
the situation. l got to my feet. yet
dare not move SO much as step. for
Fagin was facing the hallway. 1t ap-
parently would be better to wait until
after the girl came down stairs. until
those in the house were all together.
before we struck. l wanted to know
what she would say, how she would
act. when she understood what was
proposed. The time allowed me for
decision was short, as 1t seemed
scarcely a minute before heard their
footsteps above
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CHAPTER XXX.
They Send for Claire.

They send FOR Claire.
could only see the fellows back.
with hair hanging low over the collar.
but his voice was clear.
Got here Ave minutes ago. The
preacher IL locked in the parlor."
by God! Good! Now we can play
out the game. eh. Captain? Or" turn
ing about suspiciously. and staring at
the other. who sat with eyes shaded
by one hand. ARE you weakening as the
time draws near?"
"Hell's fire! No! We gave her a
choice. and she only laughed at 1t. I'll
20 on now to spite the wench: only
think we should bring in the boy first,
and prove to her that we've actually
got him"
Fagin emptied the glass in his hand.
giving utterance to an oath a. he re-
placed 1t on the table.
"Yer as chicken-hearted drunk as
sober, Grant," he said coarsely. Did
yer hear the fool, Jones. an after all
I've told him7"
The bearded man nodded silently.
his eyes shifting from one face to the
other. Fagin grinned. and poured out
another drink.
Now listen again." he went on. half
angrily. That boys worth money
ter us-a thousand pounds-but it
wouldn't do yer any good ter be mixed
up in the affair. would it? What chance
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Ms Knees. The guard fairly held him
up IN the doorway, and both Fagin and
Jones laughed at the pitiful sight, the
FORMER ending his roar with an out
burst Of profanity.
Go on back ter the front door, BILL"
ne ordered roughly. This fellow'n
never run away: his legs wouldn't
carry him Now. Mr.. Preacher" glow
er'hg savasely at the poor devil across
the oottle-strewn table, do yer know
who ! am"
jerks endeavored to answer from
the convulsive movement OF his throat,
out made no sound. Fagin cursed
again.
II II wasn't such a waste of good
ilquor ID pour some of this down your
guiiet, he exclaimed. shaking a half
nileo bottle in his fist Then maybe
you could answer when spoke to you.
NOW, see here, you canting old hypo-
critic IN Red Fagin. an | guess you
know what that means. I'm pisen, an
don't like your style Now you're
goin' TO do just what 1 tell you, or the
boys will have a hangtn' bee down in
the ravine. Speak up. an tell me what
you propose to do"
jerks Wet his dry lips with his
tongue. clinging to the sides Of the
door with both hands.
"hat-wnat Is 1t you wish Of me p"
his uncertain gaze wandering over the
three faces. but coming back to Fagin.
you are to marry this officer here
to young lady"
What-what young LADY,"
Mortmer's daughter-Claire is the
name isn't it. Grant? Yes. Claire;
you know her. l reckon"
could hear the unfortunate man
breathe in the silence. but Fagin's
eyes threatened.
Is-is she here?" he faltered help
lessly. Does she desire the-the cere-
mony?"
That doesn't happen to be any of
your business broke in Fagin bluntly.
This is my affair. an the fewer ques-
tions you ask the better II we want
some fun, what the hell have you got
to do with it, you snivelling spoil
sport. | haven't asked either Of them
about It. | just decided it was time
they got married Stand up, man, and
let go that door" he drew a derringer
from his belt and flung it onto the
table. There's my authority-that,
an fifty hell-hounds outside wonder
Ing why don't loot the house, an be
done. Do you want to be turned over
to them? If you don't then speak up.
VIII you tie them. or not?"
jerks eyes wandered toward Jones.
who stared blankly back at him, vel.
low fangs showing beneath his beard.
"Why-of course-yes," he faltered
weakly. suppose l must"
Don't seem much chance to get
out, does there. parson? Well. l reckon
1t won't hurt your conscience particu-
larly. Bill! Where's Bill?"
"You sent him to guard the front
door" explained Jones.
'That's right. did. You'll do Just
as well. Go up stairs, an bring the
girl down. She's with the old man.
an Culberson is guarding the door,
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CHAPTER xxxiI.
A Threatened Marriage.


Fagin heard them coming ard took
his boots from the table. and sat up
straight in his chair: the preacher
pushed his back until half concealed
behind the door: Grant never looked
around. Jones came into view first.
and behind him walked Claire, her
cheeks flushed. her head held high. At
the door she paused. refusing to enter.
| her eyes calmly surveying the occu-
pants.
| You sent for me. SIR" she said
coldly. May ask for what purpose ?"
Even Fagtn's cool insolence was un-
able to withstand unmoved her beauty
and her calmness OF demeanor. Ap-
parently he had never met her before.
for. with face redder than ever. he got
to his feet. half bowling. and stam-
mering slightly.
My name Is Fagin. Mistress he
said. striving to retain his accustomed
roughness. = reckon you have heard
of me-"
Il have" proudly, her eyes meeting
his. and. therefore. wonder what your
purpose may be in ordering me here.
quires my services"
The guerilla laughed. now angered
by her manner.
We'll. thought I'd tell you who ]
was so you wouldn't try any high and
mighty business" he said coarsely.
and eying her fieroely. That amt the
sort O. thing that goes with me, an
yer amt the first one I've taken down
a peg or two. However. don't mean
yourself Yer know that man over
there, don't yer?"
He indicated with a nod Of the head.
and Claire glanced in that direction.
but without speaking.
We'll. can't you answer"
Il recognize Captain Grant. II that
is what you mean"
Il was speaking English. wasn't I!
Yer ought to know him-yer engaged
ter him, amt yer?"
Certainly not" Indignantly.
Grant turned about. his face twitch-
ing
This is not my fault, Claire" he
exclaimed swiftly. Don't blame me
for 1t. l am also a prisoner, and help
less"
She never looked at him, never an
swered, her entire attention concen-
trated on Fagin. who was grinning
with enjoyment
That's sure right. young lady" he
said grimly. The Captain Is only
obeyin' orders ter save his own neck.
There's no love lost atween US, let
me tell yer. But we're not so blame
merciless after all. an reckon. we've
got about all thar is in the house
worth cartin' away. Now we're goin'
to have some fun. an leave two happy
hearts behind. Amt that 1t, Jones? :?
Clinton's licked; Washington has his
hands full up north; an this hull
blame country is ours. Somewhere.
Mistress, I've heard tell that you an
this Captain was pretty thick-how ID
it,"
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CHAPTER xxx-(contlnued).

The damned villain!" he ejaculat-
ed. his voice trembling. Every move
he has made has been an attempt to
suppose Claire really cares for the
fellow?"
II am very sure she does not"
Then what, in heavens name, does
she let him hang around for? I al
ways hated the sight Of his black face
and Internal grin. but somehow.
thought she rather liked him. l won
der If he can be there now! II he Is,
then he and Fagin are up to some dev-
ilment."
And what that may be we'll never
discover by talking here" put in
sternly, suddenly realizing We were
wasting time. Come, let's get around
to the north side
We came in back OF the summer
house, and had just left the road,
when three horsemen galloped past,
straight up to the front door, which
stood wide open. The black shadow
OF man appeared in the glow Of
light, shading his eyes as he looked
out into the darkness.
rs that you, Culver?"
Yes" sullenly, the speaker swing
ing down from the saddle.
We'll, you've been a hell of a while
getting hero. Fagin will skin you
alive; it's nearly daylight already"
Did the best l could; the cantin'
hypocrite wasn't at home: had to go
clear to hYedford after him. Come on
now, get out O that!"
He dragged the center figure rough
ly frooa his horse, and hustled him
up the steps.
The OIL fool thinks we're goin' to
kill him. reckon; been prayin' for
an hour past. Bill got SO mad he
choked him twice. but it didn't do
no good. Here, take him along in.
will yer. and let us hustle some grub"
The man addressed grabbed the
limp figure far from gently, and
hustled him through the door. Az the
others disappeared, leading the three
horses, Mortimer grasped my sleeve.
That's Preacher Jenks." he whis-
pered, from down at the Cross Roads,
What can Fagin want Of him?"
"If F'agin Ia Grants tool. and Grant
is here" 1 answered soberly. Il am
ready to make a guess at what is up"
The recollection Of the captains threat
at the summer-house instantly re-
CURED to memory. Here. you lads.
skulk down into these bushes. while
l try that balcony. That is the library.
isn't 1t, Eric? thought so; I've been
under, guard there twice. The win
dow shows no light, but some one 10
in the room beyond. Give me leg
up, Tom. and stand close so you can
hear II I speak"
1t was not high from the ground,
but l could not grip the top Of the rail
visboae halp With Toms assistance
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PAY CHECKS GROW LARGER.
AZ Living Cost Increases, Is Colorado
Labor Bureau Report,

Denver.-A comparative wage scale
report for Colorado has been complet-
ed by the State labor Bureau, showing
changes in earnings of various trades
men in the last ten years. With the
exception of bankers, BARRIERS, boiler
makers and cigar makers, whose
wages have decreased in the last de-
cade. other labor is paid on higher
scale now than in 19ol-02. The list.
as compiled by Statistician Croskey,
is as follows:
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

Her eyes exhibited indignant sur
prise, but, after an instant's hesita
ton. her lips answered.
II hardly know what you mean. sir
We were children together"
AN engaged ter be married-eh? p
There was an arrangement OF that
nature between our parents. But why
should this interest you"
He ignored the question. but hil
eyes hardened.
CTO BE CONTINUED)
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07
Servians Occupy Port Of Durazzo.

London-The Servians, ignoring the
reclamation of Albanian indepen-
dence. have occupied the port of Du-
razzo, without resistance. Thus the
conflict is now raised III acute form
between Austria and Servia and it re-
rains to be seen whether the Aus
trian government will take any direct
action or will be content to leave the
question to the after-the-war settle
ncnt.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07
Eitchie Champion on Wolaast Foul

San Francisco.-Wobbling on lead
en- legs. his eyes glazed and his body
reeling. Ad Wolgast, conqueror OF Bat
tling Nelson, fouled Willie Richie
twice in the sixteenth round of their
fight at Daily City. With the wave OF
Referee Griffin5 hand. which disquali
fled Wolgast. the lightweight cham
pionship of the world passed for the
first time in Queensberry history into
tho keeping of California boy.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07
Danger In Excessive Fatigue.

Everybody understands the danger
OF catching cold II you have been per.
spring freely or have on wet clothes
But very few people know that you
are specially liable to catch cold
when you are tired. Additional pro,
lection" writes Doctor Goldsburg, "ia
needed by the body when tired, for In
such state colds may be taken a.
easily as when sweating or through
vet garments"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07
Crop Of Apples Is $4,000 900 Barrels.

Spokane. Wash.-According to a
statement made by President r. E.
Strahorn of the fruit growers associa-
ton, the apple crop of the United
States fell from 70,000,0O0 barrels in
1896 to 22,0O0o0O in 1899, but now is
steadily increasing. The production
this year, he said, is estimated at 45,-
100000 barrels.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

| "cut over uSntly enough, anu VIII
out noise. The window was the one
which had been broken during the
nrst assault on the house. and never
repaired. l found ample room for
| crawling through. The door into the
hall stood partly a1ar. little light
| streaming through the crack. SO l ex-
| perienced no difficulty in moving about
freely. A glance told me the apart
ment was unoccupied. although
heard the murmur Of distant voices
earnestly conversing. Occasionally
/ an emphatic oath sounded clear and
distinct. My first thought was that
the men with me would be better con-
cealed here than In the bushes below,
| and l leaned over the rail. and bade
them join me. Within another minute
the three of us were in the room in
tently listening. l stole across to the
crack OF the door. The hall was
empty 80 far as l could see looking
toward the rear of the house, and the
voices We heard were evidently in the
dining room. Occasionally there was
a clatter of dishes. or the scraping of
chair on the polished floor. One
'oiNC oah6 out nh oioCi " a oCA ant
nasal voice, slightly thickened by
wine, and l wheeled about. gazing in
quiringly into Mortimer's face.
That's Grant" he said quickly.
'and half drunk"
Il thought SO; that's when he Is
really dangerous. Stay close here; II
the hallway is clear I am going to get
into the shadow there under the stairs.
Have your weapons ready"
Where the fellow was who had been
at the front door l could not deter
mine. He had disappeared somehow.
and / slipped along the wall for the
necessary ten neet like a shadow. and
crept in beneath the shelter of the
staircase. From here I could look into
the room opposite, although only a
portion of the space was revealed.
There was no cloth on the table, and
but few dishes, but l counted half
dozen bottles, mostly empty. and nu-
merous glasses. Grant was at one
but his eyes alone betraying intoxica-
ton. Beside him was a tall, stoop-
shouldered man, with matted beard.
wearing the coat OF British Grena-
oier. but with all insignia of rank
ripped from 1t. He had mean mouth.
and yellow. fang-liks teeth were dis
played whenever no spoke. Beyond
this fellow, and only half seen from
where l crouched, was a heavy-set in
dividual. his face almost purple. with
thatch OF uncombed red hair. He
wore the cooked hat OF a Dragon,
pushed to the back Of his head, his
feet were encased In long cavalry
boots, crossed on the table, and he
was pulling furiously at a pipe. the
stem gripped firmly between his teeth.
Who the bearded man might be I had
no means OF knowing. but this beauty
was without doubt Fagin. l stared at
him, fascinated. recalling the stories
Of his fiendish cruelty, my heart thump-
ing violently, while my fingers gripped
the butt of my pistol. Then, without
warning. man stepped out Of tho
darkened parlor. passed within three
feet of my hiding place. and stood
within the dining-room door. The
three within looked at him. and Fagin
roared out:
What is 1t now? Heard from Cul-
ver?"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07
Powers May Avert European War.

London.-The tension in the Balkan
crisis is sensibly relieved by the news
that the peace plenipotentiaries are
continuing their negotiations. that
Russia and Austria have begun work.
ing together and that Great Britain
and Germany are working actively to
secure peaceful settlement between
Austria and Servia
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07
Greeks Occupy kastoria.

Athens.-A Greek division has oc-
cupied Kastoria, twenty-five miles
south of Monastir. The Turkish gar
lison retired without offering resist
ance.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07
Spark Fires Whiskers, Burns to Death

Middletown. N. Y.-A spark from
the pipe of John E. Gibson. farmer
who was smoking. ignited his long
whiskers. The flames spread to his
clothing and he was burned to death
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

'The KOYaT Gorge" Feather River
Canon Route
Taken together form the most heauti-
full line of continuous travel Denver
Salt Lake. city, San Francisco
The marvellous scenic attractions OF
the Rockies. the Great salt Beds of,
Utah and the wonders of the Sierras
be seen from the car windows
without extra expense for side trips.
SUPERB DINING CAP SERVICE
For illustrated descriptive matter,
write Frank A. Wadleigh. General
Passenger Agent Denver & Rio Grande
Railroad. Denver. Colo.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07
AMERICAN HOUSE :

Depot. Rates: Soc. 75c and 81 20 European plan
A homckc place. All outside rooms. Steam heat
DENVER 4 RIO GRANDE- WESTERN
PACIFIC
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-01-26
SPELLING BOOK AT WELLESLEY

More than half the young women
at Wellesley College have been found
deficient in ability to spell we'll"
Six hundred students are to give up
their Saturday afternoons, al well al
other recitation periods of the week,
to drill in photography. With the
opening OF the new term the whole
undergraduate body is made to under
stand that bad spelling Will no longer
be tolerated that bachelors degree
will be denied those who shall neglect
or ignore the forms or written words.
What ails the schools that prepared
these charming young ladies'? Their
trouble extends back to grammar
schools, to the elementary schools
Perhaps the pupils were not altogeth-
or to blame. The methods by which
correct spelling il taught have chang
ed. The days of the spelling bee"
are past, when every pupil learned by
emulation the difference in the end
ings of "assessable" and "collectible."
The present generation or college wo-
men were taught to read before they
learned the alphabet. They never
learned to read letter by letter, a.
John Ruskin advised, but were taught
instead to skim" their words and
sentences in a fashion that left no
time for intensive application to the
very forms and characters. The clas-
ses in spelling and punctuation at
Wellesley will have able teachers, no
doubt, who will do their best to sup
ply the deficiencies of the fourth and
fifth grades They have sorry task.
New York Times.