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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-06-27

day, July Attn. at 8 p m.
The laying of the corner stone
of the Confederate Monument at
Mathews {. II. on June goth, will
be great occasion. Numbers of
speakers will be present and din
ner and refreshments of all kinds
will be sold.
Miss Lynda Douglas left Mon
day for South Norwalk, Conn,
where she will visit her cousin,
DR.. Charles Bohannon. She will
be Joined in Norfolk by Miss Lois
Bohannon, who will accompany
her.
Mrs, w. P. Ashburne and son,
Master Willard Ashburne, and
Miss Belle Clopton who have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. VIr-
gilius Machen have returned to
their respective homes, Virginia
Beach and Norfolk,
Rev. George Gowen is attend
ing the Convention in Baltimore
this week as special representa-
tive for the Mathews Journal.
We feel sure that he will have
something Interestingly to say
about it in this and next weeks
paper.
The Children's Day exercises
at Macedonia Sunday evening
were enjoyed by a large congre-
cation. The young ladies rem
dered an attractive program; re-
f1ecting credit to Mrs. Forrest
and Mrs. Jarvis who were in
charge Of the services.
Mrs. Wilbur F. Hudgins of
Winter Harbor. is visiting rela-
tives i'll Covington. Kentucky, &C
Companied by her daughter, Met
Ia and nephew. George Snow.
They will remain ali summer and
are planning a holiday trip to
Lake Peary for the Fourth, with
MIR. and Mrs. @. W.. Voyles.
The organization of the Union
Mission Church will be perfected
at the Gum Lane Mission School
on next Sunday. Pre- achers of all
denominations will be on hand
a n d make addresses. Among
them will be Revs. Lee of Glou-
cester, !Suddith of Gwynns Island,
Gowen and Phaup of Mathews
This church will be one of no de-
Eominational aft iation but will
be free to all.
Mr.. Taylor Garnett of Wash
ington, d, c.. spent several days
last week with his mother in
Brook road.
Ensign Ienifer Garnett of u. S.
S. Louisiana" spent last Sun
day with his mother, Mrs. Z. y.
B. Garrett at her home in Brook
road.-RiChmond Virginian.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. c. Walker
left Monday morning for Colonial
Beach to be in a meeting. Mr..
Walker will return for the first
Sunday in July. and preach at
Westville Baptist church Sunday
morning and evening. The Child
rens Day services that we're post
poned on account of the storm
will be held on Sunday, July 2Ist
at s p. m.
Messrs. Jarvis q Pugh of this
town carry hats made by The
Stoakes Co. of Richmond, and
they are some mats. Everybody
is familiar with the Jefferson and
their other grades are equally as
good. Now that the warm wealth
er is here try one of their straw
hats. either Panama or stiff brim
They are always as good as the
rest Of their line. iI3-4t
All the new magazines are now
on sale at the Journal Office.
Make your selection and we will
be glad to serve you. Among
them are Ladies Home Journal,
Woman's Home Companion. Nc
Clures. Popular. Munsey, Cava
lier. Argosv. Popular Mechanics,
Black Cat. PhllliStine. etc. Others
will soon arrive let US know what
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-06-27
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

News items for these COL
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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-06-27

Mr., John ]. Hudgins is spend
ing some time at his home near
here.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-31
CHAPTER Xxx.
A Demon on Horseback.

l felt positively happy then. The
thrill of successful achievement was
mine, and with the exultation of a
soldier in having surmounted oh.
stacles and peril, nearly forgot for
tie moment the heart tragedy left be-
hind. The swift impetus of tho ride,
the keen night air sweeping past me,
the fresh sense of freedom and power
engendered by that reckless dash
through the darkness, all conspired to
render me neglectful Of everything
save the JOY of present victory. The
spirit of wild adventure was in my
blood.
A dozen splits of fire cleaved the in
tense blackness behind, and I knew
the widely scattered patrol were send
ing chance shots across the stream.
A clang of hoofs rang out upon the
rocks, but l could distinguish moth
ing indicating large pursuing party
probably the two who were mounted
at the ford, with possibly others fol.
lowing when they caught their strayed
horses. I had little to fear from such
half-hearted pursuit as this was sure
to be. The swift, powerful stride of
the animal I rode assured me that l
was not i'll mounted, and there was
small chance of contact with Federal
cutriders before l should reach the
protecting picket lines of our own
army. laughed grimly as I leaned
slightly back in saddle and listened;
it was like a play, so swift and ex.
citing had been the passing events,
so unexpected their ending. 1 won
dered what plausible story the dis.
comfited lieutenant would concoct to
account for his predicament. and
whether the others had yet missed me
back at the Mansion House.
The stars appeared to be palins
somewhat down in the east, for the
coming day-dawn was already whiten
ing the horizon. l glanced at my
watch, venturing to strike a match
for the purpose, and found the hour
after three o'clock. Early, I knew
was at Sowder Church, and his ad
vance cavalry pickets ought to be as
far west as the Warrentown road
The distance between, by hard riding
might be covered in three hours. Ny
horse seemed fresh, his breath came
| naturally and without effort, add
pressed him along rapidly, for my
| whole ambition now centred upo1
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-31
Justices Of Highest Tribunal Often
Use UngrammaticaI Language
on the Bench.

There Is delicious reminder OF
boyhood grammatical breaks in the
questioning by the honored justices OF
the supreme court" remarked William
r. Maddox, of Boston. at the Willard.
During my frequent trips to Wash.
ington 1 have visited the supreme
court, often listening to arguments and
the questions put to lawyers by the
grave and solemn members OF the
court. With so much formality and
dignity surrounding the famous tribun.
al, have wondered a little at the
breaking of the rules of syntax by the
justices, who know better and would
never dream of Incorporating their
offhand remarks in a written decision.
II is not unusual to hear "a justice
uss the expression he don't, and they
aii:'t' is quite as often used without
Earring on the nerves of the attend.
Ing lawyers, and without causing the
fells:w justices to smile. The justices
kno" better. and they also know that
there are more serious attractions of
grammatical laws In the nearby house
OF representatives every day of the
session.
Il heard one big lawyer. who had
noticed the grammatical breaks. one
day remark that the lapsus linguae
may be consequently thought atavistic.
Now. just what this lawyer meant BY
this sentence cannot explain. aad
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-31

We could hear them crunching
their way through the bushes, until
the sound finally died out In the dis
lance.
Nov, Lieutenant. you come with
me-softly, and keep your distance"
We moved back slowly, steS cy step.
until We came to the rear door of the
shed. reached out into the darkness,
but without turning my face away
from him, and silently severed the
picket-rope, retaining the loosened
end In my grasp. 1t was so intensely
dark where We stood that slipped the
pistol unobserved into my belt.
Face to the rear" said sternly.
AS he turned to obey this order,
with quick movement tripped him,
sprang backward, and shut the door.
In a single bound l was upon the
back of the black, and had flung the
severed ropes end at the flank of the
next horse in line. There was rush
Of feet, sharp swapping of cords, a
wild scurrying through the bushes, as
twenty frightened horses stampeded
up the bank. and then, lying face
down over the saddle pommel. sent
the startled black crashing down into
the shadows of the ford. The fellow
OIL guard tried his best to stop us.
but we were past him like the wind.
He did not fire, and doubtless in the
darkness saw merely a stray horse
broken from the picket-rope. The 9TH
er fellow took one swift shot, but it
went wild, and heard the voice Of
the enraged lieutenan, damning in the
distance. Then with a rush we went
up the steep bank on the eastern
shore, and I sat upright in the saddle
and gave the black his rein.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-31

voice Of the other, feebly.
started back. and lost my hold
upon him. IL
"Bungay?'' In an establishment that
nearly robbed me of utterance. Good
God, man! is this really your"
"1t's whut's left o me-" he answered
solemnly, sitting up and feeling his
head as If expecting to find it gone.
"Thet wus bout Their worst ride ever
took"
Il should think it likely" ex.
claimed, my anger rising again as l
thought of it. What, in Heavens
name. do you mean by riding down
on me like that?"
'Holy Gee, Cap" he explained pen
itently, we don't go ter think I ever
did it purpose, do ye Why. ther
gosh-durned old thing run away"
Ran away?"
Sure; I w bin a hangin' on ter
Their name O. tibet critter fer nigh
ron three mile. an a prayin' fer q
feather bee ter light on. It's my last
listment en- Their cavalry, ye bet
never seed none O. yer steam keers,
but I reckon they don't go no faster
nei tibet blame boss: Gosh, Cap, ye
amt got no call fer ter git mad; !
couldn':. a stopped her with a yoke
O. steers, burned if cud. sorter
reckon know now bout whut Scott
meant when he said. The turf the fly.
ing courser spurned.'-you bet this
one did"
Jed rubbed his cheek as If it stune
him. and looked at him in the faint
Gawning light Of day, and laughed
His peaked head and wea3en face
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-31
CHAPTER XXI.
Reinforcements for Early.

Reinforcements for EARLY.
Come, Wayne, wake up. man."
Captain, I say. you must turn out Of
this"
l opened my eyes with a struggle
and looked up. The golden glow OF
sunlight along the white wall told me
the day must be already well ad.
vanced, and I saw the lieutenant OF
my troop. Colgate, bending over me,
alfred in service uniform.
What is it, .Jack?"
I'VE have been ordered north on
forced march to join Early, and the
command has already started. have
delayed calling you until the final
moment, but knew you would never
forgive being left behind"
Before he had finished I was upon
the floor, dressing with that rapidity
acquired by years of practice, my
mind thoroughly aroused to the
thought of active service once more.
WAS it the news I brought in yes
,,~day, Colgate, which as stirred this
up?" questioned, hastily dipping into
basin or water.
II imagine it must have been, sir, :"
replied the Lieutenant. leaning back
comfortably upon cracker-box, which
formed our solitary chair. Things
lave been on the move ever since, and
it certainly resembles an advance of
some Importance. Staff officers at it
all night long, Mechanics division off
at daylight, while we go out ahead Of
Slayton's troops. Reede was in beast
ly good humor when he brought the
orders: that usually means a fight"
ANY artillery"
"Sloan's and Rockies batteries are
with us; did not learn who went out
with McDaniers. Longstreet has
crossed the White Briar.'
Yes, l know" l said, drawing on
the last of my equipments, and quick
ly glancing about to assure myself
had overlooked nothing likely to be
of value. "All ready, Jack, and now
for another dance of DEATH"
Our regiment was drawn up in tho
square of the little town, and as we
came forth into the glorious sunlight,
the stentorian voice of the Colonel
called them into column Of tours. Staff
officers, gray with dust from their all
night service, were riding madly along
the curb. while at the rear Of our men,
just debouching from one Of the side
streets appeared the solid front OF a
division of infantry. We had barely
time to swing into the saddles Of the
two horses awaiting us, and ride swift
| IL to the head of our command. when
the short, stern orders rolled along
the motionless line of troopers, and
the long, silent column swung out to
the northward, the feet Of the horses
raising a thick cloud of red dust
which fairly enveloped US in its chok.
ing folds.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-31
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens in a Confederate tent
ct \ critical stage Of the Civil War. Gen.
Lee inparts to Capt. Wayne an important
message to LonEstreet. Accompanied by
Sergt. Craig. an old army scout, Wayne
starts on his mission. They get within
the lines OF the enemy and In the dark
ness Wayne Is taken for a Federal Of
nicer and q young lady on horseback Is
given In his charge. She Ii q northern
girl and attempts to escape. One Of the
horses succumbs and Craig goes through
with the dispatches. while Wayne and My
Lady of the North are left alone. They
seek shelter in a hut and entering 1t in
the dark a huge mastiff attacks Wayne
The girl shoots the brute just in time.
The owner of the hut. Jed Bungay. and
his wife appear and soon q party Of
horsemen approach. They are led by a
man claiming to be Red Lowrie. but who
proves to be Maj. Brennan. a Federal
officer whom the Union girl recognizes.
He orders the arrest Of Wayne as spy
and he is brought before Sheridan. who
threatens him with death unless he re-
yeals the secret message. Wayne believes
Edith Brennan to be the wife of Maj.
Brennan. He Is rescued by Jed Bungay.
who starts to reach Gen. Lee, while
Wayne In disguise penetrates to the ball
room. beneath which he had been i'm
prisoned. He Is introduced to a Miss
Minor and barely escapes being unmask-
Cd. Edith Brennan. recognizing Wayne.
says she will save him. Securing pass
through the lines they are confronted by
Brennan. who is knocked senseless Then.
bidding Edith adieu. Wayne makes a
dash for liberty
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-31

tinguish the form OF my pursuer. Yet
the fellow was coming, coming faster
than any speed l could possibly con-
jure out of the weary black bestrode,
either by whip or spur. Closer and
closer upon me came rushing down
that pounding of iron hoofs on the
hard path. Heavens! how like a very
demon the man rode! AS trooper
could not withhold admiration from
the reckless audacity with which the
vengeful fellow bore down upon me.
In spite OF my utmost efforts it al
most seemed as if we were standing
still. Surely nothing less than hate,
and thirst for vengeance bitter as
death, implacable as fate, could ride
like that through the black night on
the track of hunted man!
I was able to trace dimly his out
lines now as he rose on an eminence
in my rear, his horse looming dark
against the sky, like those giant
SEEDS that snorted fire in my child's
'icture.uooks at home, and then, with
increasingly louder thunder of hoof-
beats, be came charging straight down
toward me. In sheer desperation I
glanced on either side, seeking some
avenue Of escape, but the high banks
were unscalable; my sole remaining
hope lay in shot which should drop
that crazed brute before he STRUCK
and crushed me. Riding my best.
with all the practised skill of tho.
service, swung my body sideways.
b:acing myself firmly in the deep sad
die, and took steady aim. The ham
mer came down with a dull, dead
click, the revolver was chargless, and
with an exclamation of baffled rage
hurled the useless weapon full at
the advancing brute. Almost a: the
instant we struck, my horse went
down with the impetus, while over
rs both, as if shot from a cannon,
plunged our pursuer. his horse turn
ing complete somersault, the rider
falling so close that was upon him
almost as soon as he struck the
ground.
A dip of the flying hoof had cut q
shallow cash across my forehead. and
my hair was wet with blood, yet
bruised and half stunned as was
from the hard fall, my sole longing
was to reach and throttle that mad.
man who had ridden me down in such
demon style.
you unclaimed devil!" cried
savagely, whirling him over upon his
back, Il spared your life once tonight,
but, by all the gods. III not do it
again."
Gosh, Cap, IL lhet you?" asked the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-31

truly western vigor. To insure that
tho spiritual part Of the work might
be as carefully planned as the politi
cal. Galvez fully discussed the whole
project with Father Serra-a man who
was to leave his powerful impress
upon the new country to which he
journeyed with 50 much hery zeal and
religious enthusiasm. Yet Sierra was
practical and possessed Of 4 wide
clear vision and remarkable judy
ment. His gift of preaching, his schol-
arly attachments, marked him for high
preferment in Europe, but he turned
willingly aside from the path Of fame
and honor, and pleaded to b sent
where toll, and danger, and perhaps
horrible death, awaited him. The
story of his life IL part of the early
history of tho state, and his name 10
still uttered as that Of one whose
achievements have made him immor-
tai. Il have placed my faith in God,
and trust in his goodness to plant the
holy cross, not only in San Diego. but
even as far as Monterey" were the
memorable words of this sanity hero
when he planted the first cross In
American California, and his faith
was so amply rewarded that h. had
the happiness 1T erecting eight mis-
sions before his death. The comb1na-
ton of fervor and enthusiasm, power
and sense, produced rapid results.
Most Of the chain of missions, from
San Diego through Monterey to the
Golden Gate, were established in the
last 30 years Of the 18th century.
After the founding of San Diego, the
mission of San Carlos, near Monterey,
was founded in ITO: those of San
Gabriel and San Antonio in It'll; San
Luis Obispo in 1772; San Francisco
and San Juan Capistrano In 1776;
Santa Clara in lit; San Buena Ven
tura in 1882; Santa Barbara in 1886:
La Purisima Conception in 1887; La
Soledad in 1871; San Fernando. San
Miguel, San Juan Bautista, Santa Cruz
and San Jose in 1897; San Luis Rey
in 1898: Santa 1nez in 1904: San
Rafael in 1917, and San Francisco So
lano III 1923. The last, established
at Sonoma, was the most northern.
and the only one founded under the
Mexican dominion.
Much has been done toward the
preservation of the old missions and
much remains to be done.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-31

a province of the republic of Mexico,
when the latter severed her relations
with Spain. and was seized by the
United States in the Mexican war of
1876, finally becoming an integral part
of the United States territory. Two
years afterward gold was discovered.
Had the Russians gained a foothold
In California-they did penetrate
within few miles of San Francisco
prior to the Spanish Franciscans, it
is scarcely possible that they would
have relinquished the natural advan-
tages afforded by SO remarkable a
base of supplies for their Alaskan COL
onies. Had Russia owned or con-
trolled California when gold was dis
covered, the territory would never
have been given up, for the United
States has had no occasion to 70 to
war with Russia. This interesting
possibility of history gives new in
terest and greater Importance to the
deeds and progress OF he founders of
the California missions.
It was at this critical time that the
most extensive prescription in Euro
pe.n history took pl:ce. Charles III,
Most Catholic King" who had been
apparently friendly to the Jesuits, sud.
denly, and without any reason which
he was willing to give to the world
it never was given and to this day IL
uuknown-completely turned against
them and banished them from the
Spanish dominiors. The members Of
the order, who had established and
we're in charge of the missions in
Lower California, shared the common
fate and their places were taken by
Franciscans, under the direction Of
Father Junipero Serra-a name re-
,vered in the Golden State.
The first step toward the coloniza-
ton CT Alta California was taken
when Don Jose Galvez. q tried and
trusted crown official, who had super
intended the change of missionaries in
Lower California, received imperative
orders to occupy and fortify San
Diego and Monterey in the name Of
God and the. king Of SPAIN Galvez
was full of enthusiasm. having good
sense. great executive ability, consid-
cradle foresight, untiring energy. and
decided contempt for all routine FOR.
snalities. He hexan his work with &
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-31

looked piteous enough, decorated as
they were with the black loan
through which he had ploughed; his
coat was ripped fron tail to collar,
while one Of his eyes was nearly
closed where the bruised S.csh had
puffed up over it.
1T is fearful strife, for mag en-
dowed with mortal life,'" he quoted
mournfully.
You're right" l assented. "Nu
>-oubt you had the worst of it. But
how came you here?"
why, wus huntin' fer a boss
thar ct tibet picket post whin ye
scared up Their bunch, an by some
sort fule luck got hole G. tibet one,
an tuke arter We, tho in course l
didn't know who it was raised SIGH a
'rumpus, it wus so burned dark. Their
whole blame Yankee caboodle luke a
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-31

blaze ct me. l reckon, leastwise they
wus most durn keerless with thor
shootin' irons. an rode one Teller
over. knocked him plum off his boss
down Their bank, kerslush inter ther
water. by thunder. an then ther dern-
ed crftter wus straddlin' bolted
Tlet's bout all know, Cap, till I lit
yere.'
There was no doubling the truth Of
his story, and held out my hand.
You're a good man, Jed" I said
heartily, ."and so long as we are both
alive. a few hard jolts won't hurt us.
Let's see if the horses are in any con-
dition for service"
/ A single glance told the story. The
black mare was browsing by the road.
side. apparently little the worse for
the shock, although thin line Of
blood trickled slowly down her flank.
But the big roam had not been so for
tunate. and lay. head under. stone
dead In the middle of the narrow road
B1ngay gazed at the motionless fig
ure mournfully.
Woe worth the chase, woe worth
the day, that cost thy life, my gallant
gray. he recited solemnly, "only it's
a roam. an I amt SO durn sorry
either" ..~.~.:
Regrets OF any nature. however.
were vain, and as the little man posi-.
lively refused to ride. mounted
again. He trudging along manfully
beside me, the two of us set forth once
more. our faces turned toward the red
dawn.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-31
A Fool and Ala Money!

A young man who wore overalls
stood In Greeley square, New York,
one afternoon recently throwing away
money. In his left hand he held a roll
Of bills, with his right ha tossed
bill after bill into the air. He kept
shouting to newsboys, Come and get
yours!" and the newsboys saw to it
that no bank note touched the ground.
The wanton explained that he was
tired Of toting the money around, as
it made bulge in his pocket At the
Tenderloin station house it was found
that the cash remaining in the prison
er's left hand was $3.50. 1t was $3.50
when he arrived in Greeley square, he
said.
He said he was Mikolof Rojkow, a
laborer from Austria, and that he had
worked long time to get $3.50.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-31
Boy Of Eight 10 a Hunter.

the Sheer1n fam11y0f BrOOxside, n.
j., enjoyed a raccoon dinner recently
as the result Of cunning expedition
by James Albert sheerin. aged eight.
The little fellow, seeing his father
and big brothers return from hunting
trips with game, took into his head to
go on a jaunt Of his own. He used
his fathers revolver from bureau
drawer. Going into the woods, he e.
pied a gray squirrels nest in q tree.
James Albert took careful aim and
fired. What was his amazement to
have raccoOn that had been occupy
ing the lofty nook, come tumbling
down to his feet. 1t weighed twenty.
i've pounds.