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The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13
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! men are out now tracking the Eel
lows"
81 was not in the house when they
came. father; Peter and were back OF
the stables, fortunately mounted. We
were obliged TO ride hard. as we were
chased several miles, and returned as
soon as 1t appeared safe
And Eric?"
He departed before Captain Grant
arrived" she replied unhesitatIngly.
and must be already safe within his
own lines"
1T was Eric, them"
who else could 1t be? Surely Cap
tain Grant told you as much"
The colonel's eyes wandered about
the little group. and his doubt and be
wilderment were clearly evident
DO you know Eric's purpose in
coming here? in presenting to act as
an officer in Delavan's company"
He did not inform me. sir"
you know this mani"
She turned. and looked at me for
the first time. silent plea In her blue
eyes.
Il do-he is Major Lawrence of Gen
eral Washington's army" her voice
low, but distinct. Il have known him
since the Continental troops were first
quartered in Philadelphia"
started slightly, yet as instantly
recovered my outward composure,
realizing that this strange girl again
purposed protecting me from exposure,
even at the expense of falsehood.
Indeed; you were doubtless aware
then that he was within Sir Henry
Clinton's lines as spy?"
Far from It," she laughed easily.
not glancing toward me. but permit
ting her eyes to rest upon the Devil.
dered face OF Captain Grant why.
that idea is perfectly absurd. Did you
tell my father SO ridiculous a story.
captain?"
Did 1! What else could say?" he
growled Indignantly. He was within
our lines In British uniform"
Her long lashes yelled the blue
depths modestly.
Yet there might be other reasons
for such masquerade, gentlemen" she
confessed. Would 1t be impossible.
think you, that he should have taken
so great a risk to again meet with
me?'
There was a silence following the
simple question. broken by Seldons
laugh. as he slapped his knee in APP
probation.
Good enough. by Gad!" he ex.
claimed heartily. The lass has cleared
the mystery with word. The fellow
would be poor soldier indeed to fail
in such a test-eh. Grant?''
The Ranger scowled at him in sui
len response. his face dark with pas
sion.
"Hell's acre! This thing may touch
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13

| has openly quarreled with every man
\ | have spoken to. or danced with. He
! has made me the sport of all the city
gallants by jealous wrangling. Now
1t Is done with. 'Tis in shame that
am driven TO say all this here in pres
ence of these gentlemen, but l will not
stand in silence while Major Lawrence
is being condemned as spy. He was
at the dance to meet again with me.
and for no other purpose
Colonel Mortimer's face had ex-
pressed many emotions, while she was
speaking, but now 1t hardened into
military severity, his hand clinched
on the arm Of the chair.
DO understand. then. that this
officer was there at your request?"
81 think" hesitating slightly. he
knew he was not unwelcome."
And" his voice breaking slightly.
"he came here also to meet you?"
Certainly not" her head lifting in
dignantly. Il am your daughter. and
am guilty of nothing unworthy our
TESS. Major Lawrence is an officer
and gentleman. the friend of Wash
ington, and my friend also. At any
other time he would be welcome
guest at our table. If he risked his
life TO meet with me in Philadelphia
1t was done openly and honorably in
the midst of acGuaintances. There
has been nothing hidden or clandes-
tine. He was brought to Elmhurst n
prisoner. bound to his horse, guarded
by armed men. In the morning |
learned his identity. and at once had
him released That is ALL" and she
gave gesture with her hands. land
| trust, gentlemen, my explanation will
be sufficient"
And you warned him of my suspi
cions in Philadelphia" exclaimed
Grant. causing him to attack me. and
then released him from arrest here"
That is partially true; you endeav-
ored to provoke quarrel the moment
you met. | had no desire he should
fall into your hands as prisoner
When you appeared at this house l
assisted his escape"
But, Claire. how came you here?
Why did you leave Philadelphia?
Because have brother, sir. whom
can only meet in secret" she replied
quietly. Il came without thought of
danger, for war has not cost us friends
in this country: our home has re-
manned until now untouched by van
dals, and l felt amply protected by
those who accompanied me upon the
ride-our old house servants" She
h., CT nf
head bowed upon his arm. and his
hand stroked her hair. 81 regret II |
have seemed unmaidenly, or done
what you may deem wrong. father. for
1t has ali seemed right to me-
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SYNOPSIS.

Major Lawrence son of Judge Law
Fence of Virginia. whose wife was n Lee.
II sent on perilous mission by Gen.
Washington. just after the winter ut Val
icy Forge. Disguised in British uni
FORM Lawrence arrives within the enemy 5
lines. The Major attends II great fete
and saves the Lady of the Blended
ut a brilliant ball. Trouble is started
over a waltz and Lawrence is urged by
his partner. Mistress Mortimer crhe Lady
of the Blended Rose), to make his escape.
Lawrence is detected as spy by Captain
Grant of the British Army. who agrees
to n duel. The duel is stopped by Grant
friends and the spy makes dash for
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
his train are captured by the minute men.
Lawrence is made prisoner by an Indian
and two white men. who lock him in a
strong cell. Peter advises Lawrence not
to attempt to escape ms some one
would send for him. Grants appearance
adds mystery to the combination of cir
cumstances. Lawrence again meets the
Lady OF the Blcndid Rose. who Informs
him that he is in her house; and that she
was in command of the party that cap
tured him. The captive is thrust into n
dark underground chamber when Captain
Grant begins n seurch of the premises.
After digging his way out. Lawrence
finds the place deserted Evidence OF n
battle and n dead man across the TIRES
hold. Col Mortimer. father OF the Lady
ruins. Capt Grant insists that Lawrence
be strung IN
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hand, until he passed out with his
tray, and the door clicked behind him.
Not once did he glance toward me. or
acknowledge my presence. Fearful
lest | might be spied upon. my heart
beating wildly in anticipation. lay
down in the bunk with face to the
wall, and uurolled the Pellet J. con-
tanned but few words, hastily scrib-
bled in a lady's delicate handwriting
Don't despair; if they are away I'M
til after dark will arrange. Can do
nothing before" There was no sigma
ture, but l needed none to know.
The hours of that afternoon dragged
themselves along with exasperating
slowness. as | listened for hoofbeats.
imagining every sound the approach
of returning horsemen. With no
longer any doubt of her intention. my
apprehension riveted itself on the pos
sibility of the British getting back
before darkness gave opportunity for
putting her plans into execution.
Darkness closed me in. but no enc
came with food or wood.
| pressed my face against the bars
striving to look into the night. my
only reward the glimpse of n few dis
tant stars. Suddenly, as | stood there.
voices sounded at a distance. the
words indistinguishable and then foot
steps crushed along the graveled foot
path. as though a number of men were
running toward the back of the house.
They were below my range of vision.
but moment later heard the sounds
of scattered shots. and saw the sharp
flash of firing. | was still clingins to
the bars. trying to determine what it
all meant. when the door was opened
The light of lantern in his hand
revealed green and white uniform.
and the deeply scanned face of man
of fifty.
Quick now. yer damned rebel" he
said hoarsely. BE up an lam me one.
and here's the rope"
What"
Didn't yer hear? or wasn't yer told
the game? Sufferin' Moses. It's got
to be played swift, or yell lie here
an rot. That's what that bald-headed
skate is out thar leadin' EN- off for
I'm ter come in wild yer supper: We
slug me first sight. bind me up wild
the rope. and skip. 'Tis dirty Job.
but the friends of ye pay well for 1T.
so come on now"
tTO BE CONTINUED)
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The colonel looked at us silently for
what seemed a long while. his fingers
fondlinG the tresses of the girls hair
This situation leaves me in an en-
barrassing predicament," he admitted
at last slowly. 81 hardly know What is
my duty either as a father, or an Off
Ger of the king. No matter what his
purpose may have been this man pen
etrated our lines in disguise; he ad
mittedly exercised command of those
irreGulars who attacked and routed
Delayan's column. and has since been
proving about disguised as a coun-
tryman. Merely because my daughter
confesses to a friendship between
them can hardly justify me in setting
him at liberty"
He paused. rising to his feet, his eyes
on my face. The girl lifted her head.
looking up at him.
Major Lawrence, ! shall hold YOU
prisoner of war. referring your case
to Sir Henry Clinton in the mean,
while you shall receive every ccrsid
Grafton possible in accordance with
your rank. am now going to join my
mon in pursuit OF Faein Captain
Grant, you VIII accompany ne. and,
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| ate as slowly as possible. while he
stood over me. anticipating my every
want. He might have been wax fig
ure, so mechanically did he operate.
and the sentinel never for an instant
relaxed his scrutiny.
had picked up almost the last
crumb. toying with it In desperation.
when voice spoke apparently from
the head OF the stair. The Ranger
turned his head to answer. and at the
instant paper pellet was crushed into
my hand. Instinctively my fingers
closed over it. and as the guard turned
back again. grufily ordering us to
hurry up, Peter was at the opposite
side of the table gathering up the
dishes. his bald head shining brilliant
ly. his eyes as dull as those of a fish
leaned back watching him. clutching
the paper pellet in the palm of one
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13
CHAPTER xvIIi.-continued.

Have you any proofs, sir, that you
are an officer of Maxwell's brigade?'
Not here" and l glanced down at
my rough clothing. yet with little
delay that could be easily ascer-
tanned"
"On what service are you in the
Jerseys?"
81 must decline to answer"
Were you in Philadelphia. wearing
British uniform three days ago."
"If / should say no. 1t would be
merely my word against Captain
Grant-you would doubtless prefer to
believe him"
Grant whispered In his ear. the
colonel listening quietly.
81 am informed that you have al
ready acknowledged being concealed
in this house yesterday"
Il have, sir"
Did anyone know of your presence
here?"
81 was brought here-a prisoner"
What" in decided surprise "PrIs-
oner to whom?'
Il was captured by three men,
dressed as Queens Rangers. on a road
some miles to the west They made
no explanation, although have some
reason to believe was mistaken for
another. l was held in a strong room
in the basement overnight"
You were not there when searched
the house." broke in Grant hoarsely
NO" and ! turned and smiled at
him. 81 had been brought Upstairs be-
fore YOU arrived"
Then you saw your captors by day
light?"
1.-TWO of them. yes-a man called
Peter, and an Irish fellow, with chin
beard"
What" and Mortimer started for
ward. Peter and Mike in uniform!
This is beyond belief. Were they
alone?"
They We're apparently under the
orders of t voung lieutenant-the
same who had command of Delavan's
advance guard. was unable to dis
tinguish the lads face"
'Delavan's advance guard" and the
colonel turned toward Grant. What
do you kncy about this, sir? Who
was hep
The captain hes!tated, shifting IN
easily on his feet.
II do not know, sir" he explained
finally. driven to answer. 81 merely
had a glimpse of the boy when first
Joined the column. Ii thought rec
ognized him. but wos not sure"
WHO did you suppose him to be-"
Your son, Eric, sir
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13

Mrs. j G. Phelps Stokes (Ruse
Pastor) said in a recent address in
New York apropos of certain dishon.
est financial methods:
They tell story about man OF
this type. 1t appears that, as he got
out OF his motorcar one day. a thief
snatched a silk handkerchief from the
pocket of his sable-lined overcoat
The millionaire grabbed the thief
and looked around for police officer
Then the thief. squirmingy in his
grasp. said;
All, let me go! Come on now,
let me go, After all boss, the only
difference between you and me is that
you're maxim your sixth or seventh
million while I'm still workin on my
first"
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shooter This trip. however was the
fir time she was the sole companion
of her husband in the big game dis
tricts. She did her share of the kill
ing. getting as many caribou and black
sheep as Mr. Durham
Throughout the trip Mr. and Mrs.
Burnham were accompanied by three
Indian guides and they spent forty
three days in the district around the
fifty-fifth parallel, to which, SO far as
Is known, they were the first white
visitors. They got seventeen bears.
six caribou. four black sheep. two
moose and one goat.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13
CHAPTER XIX.
Again the Cellar Room

Again the Cellar Room.
The father sank back in his chair
breathing heavily.
Eric here. making use of this
house, and my servants" he muttered.
Il can scarcely believe it true Was
was he here yesterday morning when
you came?"
81 found no trace of his presence.
sir"
There was a moment of silence.
broken Unexpectedly by the rustic of
n dress. l turned in surprise and saw
Claire standing quietly in the door
way.
Pardon me. gentlemen" she said
softly, but perhaps | can explain
much of this mystery. and establish
the identity of Major Lawrence"
Seldom sprang forward and offered
her a chair. but she merely thanked
him with a bow. and remained stand
ing, her eyes upon her father. Not
once had she even glanced toward
either Grant or me- but noticed the
deep flush of color on cheek evidenc-
ing her excitement. What was she
going to explain? How account for
the strange actions Of the past few
days? How came she to be here at
all? Would she confess the truth
openly before us all, or would she feel
justified in concealment? could not.
did not, doubt the honesty OF the girls
intent. and yet was it possible for her
TO compel these men to accept her YER
sion of all which had occurred? Womb
she venture a falsehood to protect me.
or to save herself?
IL have already explained much"
j fastened to say. thinking she might
wish to know.
Al overheard what has already been
said" she returned quickly, hut with,
out looking toward me, and appreci-
ate the care with which my name has
thus far been guarded Now / am
ready to mako my own explanation"
But. first. Claire" said her father
soberly, how does it happen you are
here? We supposed you in the hands
Of Red Fagin. and a squadron of my
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13
KILLS 5 CHARGING
BEARS IN I SHOTS
New York Man Has Thrilling
Fiqht With Arctic Grizzlies.
HAD NARROW ESCAPE
Record 10 More Noteworthy Because
Of the Fact That the Hunter Fired
Four Shots From the Magazine o.
His Rifle.

San Francisco, Cal.-Frederick X.
Burnham, noted sportsman and travel
Ter of New York, has returned to San
Fancisco from Alaska, where he spent
three months shooting big game. Mr..
Burnham had narrow escape from
death and established what Is believed
to be a record.
On September -, at Cassia. near
the Yukon district, Mr. Burnham killed
five grizzly bears in two minutes. fir
Ing only seven shots.
1t was performing this feat that MT.
Burnham had close call for his life.
He suddenly uncovered the group Of
grizzlies behind clump Of bushes,
and the leader a giant she bear, which
measured ten feet long. started for
him not more than twenty feet away.
He killed her with the first shot and
was about to shoot another one COM
Ing in the same direction when his
Eskimo guide gave the alarm of an
other bear charging from his left rear.
Mr. Durham turned just in time to
fire two shots into the thanking bear.
when only yard away He chot
three more that charged him from the
right.
The record is still more noteworthy
by considering the fact that Mr.. Burn
ham fired only four shots from the
magazine of his rifle. holding one for
safety and firing the last three shots
by loading singly from the belt.
Mr.. Burnham penetrated into dis
trict not before visited by white men.
He went up the Stikine river from
Wrangle 100 miles and then proceeded
120 miles further into the interior by
pack.
He was accompanied by Mrs. Burn
ham. who IS also an expert big game
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13
Wild Bird Returns 10 Captivity

Are birds able to think and remem-
Der WHARF they have been well cared
for? gentleman living in Leth Is
in the habit OF feeding the birds which
frequent his garden during the winter
months. Some time In January. 1911.
he enticed a greenflnch to enter a
cage and SO captured 1t. 1t was wear
ing a ring on its leg marked "Aber.
deem University. 7lS5"
In the following March he set it at
liberty, declares a correspondent of
The Scotsman. He was much sur.
prised when on January ID. 1912, the
bird -eturued On his cage being pre-
sented TO him. the bird hoped con
tentedly into 1t and settled comforta-
bly, down for the severe season An
examination OF the ring left ne doubt
as to the Identity of the bird.
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Chicago.-Gladstone Dowie, son of
John Alexander Dowie, founder of
Zion City, H., as the home of his re-
ligious cult, was ordained a deacon of
the Episcopal church here on Sunday
lie was ordained by Suffagan Bishop
William E, Toll of the Chicago do
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13

Washington. Pa.->Mrs. Ida Elmer
lex, the young wife of a wealthy oil
operator, was dragged to death by a
COW, which she had attempted to lead
The COW became Infatuated when
stung by a hea.
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Gracchi died in Rome In fact, all an
cient history is little more than the
story OF the few combining for power
and wealth against the many, and
that is all that the trust Of today
means
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13
A Weak Reloirdcr,

our landlady was guilty OF an IN
conscious bit of humor today"
What was IT."
One OF the boarders asked for n
punch. and she said she never teryed
strong drinks, but she would give him
some coffee
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13

Don't be misled. Ask for Red Cross
Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes.
At all good grocers. Adv.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13

An old topper says that none are so
blind as those who refuse an eye
opener
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-12-13

.Hell's acre. This thing may touch
The Holt County sentinel., 1912-01-05
LAST MONTH or THE YEAR.
Continued from Page One.)

the lightest ever recorded here: The
normal annual fall is $3.50 inches.
The drought Of 1911 began June
and con, inued until July 2i-5, days,
When l.jj of an inch of rain fell. and
only - Of an inch fell in June. max.
ing the total for the two moths. l.s3
inches: we should have had o. 30 inch
cS. Yet our county produced an
abundance Of corn. and one Of the
best wheat crops ever known here.
The corn, however. Is said to be
wormy and inferior, caused by the
long dry spell. and hoy cholera pre-
vuilrd To an alarming extent. caused
IL Is said by many. 10y feeding this bad
corn.
For the first time IN many years.
the Missouri river was furdable In
several places between Kansas city
and the mouth.
The Missouri river has been lower,
taking the simmer as a whole, than
for several seasons. II was approx.
matcly only 30 feet above low water
mark throughout the month of July.
The low water measure il .iSl.I feet
above SEA level, and :gl feet il the
danger line Of measurement for high
water. ana 3Dj feet l. the high water
line. II was q feet higher In Dec.
1911, than II was In the same month
In 1910.
Thursday. Dee. -. was tie shortps,
day Of 1911, the turn of the solar year.
The sun has been slipping away from
H. al the rate Of about two minutes q
day since June Il. reducing it, work.
ing day from nearly fifteen hours ,u
nine and one.lalf hours.
\ blizzard swept over the central
ives, on the 2'ith, and q heavy blankc,
Of snow covered the territory. and
the THERMOMETERS going below zero.
We have had good slciglinl here
since Tie morning al lee. ~. and up
10 our going 10 press, Jan. /. II S,ill
prevailed.
Gar wheat up to this time l. IN
good condition.
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Forest City.
Delayed Letter. Dee. -. IL

delayed Letter Dee. -. lnli.J
Mrs. T.. titzmaurirc and children
WERE IN -. Ju>cph Thursday.
Miss Grace kullmcr l. the proud
ppS>csSur of a new organ. for Christ.
mas present.
Miss Catherine Smith wen, 10
Mound city Monoay evening Ia spend
her vacation.
Mrs. Chris. Jami>on aud Mis-
Murrcl lamiSun were shopping IN ~ .
Joseph Friday.
Miss Grace Finer lcil Monday for
Troy Kan. where shc will spend the
week with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albcr, kolImcr
spcn, the first of the week with rcla.
lives In -. Joseph.
Mrs. VI. &. SrcriSi LEI, SUNDAY
evening 10 visit relatives IN Kansas
Guy a week or two.
Mrs. Long and children. Of Ham.
burg, Ia are visiting their aun, Miss
Georgia Brown. this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Shauck smith, Cath.
crime and Kenneth were guests of rel.
aiiveS In the city Christmas
The BAPTIST sunday school had a
program and treat for the scholars AT
their church sunday morning.
Mrs. John Meyer, of Mound city,
was the guest Of Mrs, Eltinger from
Saturday until Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs, Moore. of near Cur
zon, and Mrs, Smith. Of 81, Joseph,
spcn, Christmas al the home Of oscar
Moore.
Mrs. II. T.. Burnett and Mrs. i.
r, Loucks, Of Mound City. visited
with relatives here from Saturday
until Monday evening
Mrs. Ellen Nichols and nephew.
Clyde kunkel, of Omaha. are the
guests Of relatives In the Benton
ncighborhood this week.
Tie Christmas Entertainments at
the NJ. T.. and Christian churches.
saturday evening were largely at
tended and the programs were well
rendered. santa" came and saw
that all the sunday school scholars
got a nice treat, and a number OF
nice presents were given. Every one
seemed pleased with the entertain
ments.
RUBY.
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Notice OF Meeting.

Motto i hereby given that Il meet
ing of the shareholders Of The Oregon
lnlerurban Railway Company will In
held at the company's office IN the
Moore building In the city of Ore
gon, Mo-, for the object Of elcctinp
nine directors. on Monday, Januarys
1917. AT . o'clock 4. m. and cont inued
during at least three hours, unless
the object for which said meelin ing l.
called Is accomplished sooner.
Dated AZ Oregon. Mo, this Dec. ~,
1911. u. +. MORGAN, President.
l.. ]. MOORE, Secretary.
The Holt County sentinel., 1912-01-05
CITY PROPERTY.

NO. IT.. lighted other
OuihIdiug ci~r,
Wak located city tot Price $ljj''Nr
No T..
~
quick
"" pantry,
II
Price Sis,DF';
NJ" H. m house IN Forest CITY, good we'll cellar under house located
q
S'"o" Tor quick This property renting iol 500" month
NO. house closets, ci>tein
,u,ni.t u
located city lots. which : chicken
This l.
Forest and l. Price, Sa5Dm, Terms.
property,
have can II, NOI rs FOi; RESULT
A. w. GOTTEN.
OREGON, Both Phones. ia, MISSOURI.