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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-04
CHAPTER II.

Captain MurreII Asks Questions.
In the deep peace that rested like
Q benediction on the pine-clad slopes
Of Scratch Hill the boy Hannibal fol-
lowed at Yancy's heels as that gen
tleman pursued the not arduous
rounds of temperate industry which
made up his daily life; for If Yancy
we're not completely idle he was re-
sponsible for counterfeit present
ment of idleness having most Of tho
merits Of the rear article.
The Barony had been offered for
sale and bought in by Crenshaw for
eleven thousand dollars. this being
the amount Of his claim. Some six
months later he sold the plantation
for fifteen thousand dollars to Ma
thanfel Ferris, Of Currituck county.
There's money in tho old place,
Bob, at that figure. Crenshaw told
Yancy.
"Bladen's got an answer from them
South Carolina Quintsrds, and they
don't know nothing about the boy .
added Crenshaw. go you can rest
easy. Bob: they amt going to want
him."
We'll. sir. that surely is passed. OF
comfort to me. ind got all the
instincts Of . father without having
had none Of the instincts Of . hus-
band"
A richer. deeper realisation Of his
Joy came to Yancy when he had
turned his back on Balaam's Cross
Roads and set out for home through
the fragrant silenca Of the pine woods.
Just beyond the Barony, which was
midway between Balaam's and the
Hill, down the long stretch Of sandy
road he saw two mounted figures.
then AZ they drew nearer he caught
the flutter of skirts and recognized
one Of the horsewomen. II was Mrs.
Ferris, wife Of the Baeony's new own
or. Sne reinsi IN hsE SSosss abreast
Of his cart.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-04
CHAPTER III.
Trouble at Scratch Hill.

Jro0oJo AZ SSfdtGn tJUus
Captain Murrell had established
himself at Balaam's Cross Roads. He
was supposed to be interested in the
purchase of plantation, and in COM
pany with Crenshaw visited the nu-
mcrous tracts of land which the mer-
chant owned; but thoughhe professed
delight with the country, he was
plainly in no haste to become com
mitted to any one of the several prop.
ositions Crenshaw was eager to sub
NIT.
The Barony would have suited
me-" he told Bladen one day. They
had just returned from an excursion
into the country and were seated in
the lawyers office.
"You say your father was q friend
of the old general's?" said Bladen.
Years ago, in the north-yes," an.
swered Murrell.
Murrell regarded the lawyer In 81
lence for q moment out Of his deeply
sunk eyes.
TOO bad about the boy" he said
at length slowly.
How do you mean, Captain"
asked Bladen.
Il mean its pity he has no one
except Yancy to look after him." said
Murrell; but Bladsn showed no In
terest and Murrell went on: "Has
Yancy any legal claim on the boy?'
mo. certainly not; the boy was
merely left with Yancy because Cren-
shaw didn't know what else to do
with him.
Get possession Of him. and II
don't buy land here I'll take him west
with me-" said Murrell quietly. Il
am willing to spend nve hundred dol.
lars on this II necessary"
TN have to think your proposi.
ton over" said Baden.
The immediate result Of this con.
versation was that within twenty-fouE
hours . man driving two horses
hitched to . light buggy arrived q
Scratch Hill in quest Of Bob Yancy.
whom he found at dinner and to
whom no delivered a. letter. Mr..
Yancy was profoundly impressed By
the attention, for holding the letter
at arms length. he said:
well, sir. I've lived high on e
forty years, but I never got . piece
Of writing befo'-nsver. sir. People.
II tAsy was close By. spoke to me. Il
ct . distance they hollsrsd. but neos
a EN- ever wrote"
what's yuuT answer demanded
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lips, in the midst OF which relations
were established between the mule
and cart, and the boy quilted the
Barony for q new world.
The afternoon sun waned as they
went deeper and deeper into the pine
woods, but at last they came to their
journeys end, widely scattered set
Element on a hill above q branch.
"This," said ldr. Yancy, ''are
Scratch Hill, sonny. Why Scratch
Hill? Some say it's the fleas; others
agin hold it's the eternal bother OF
making living here, but whether
fleas or living you scratch TO both"
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He Had Not Long TO Wait, for Pres
emily . Buggy Hove In Sight.
ter, for he himself had heard from
Bladen that he had decided to as
sumo the care of the boy.
II reckon Bladen will have the law
on his side, Bob!"
1.-THE law be damned-I got what's
fair on mine. don't wish TO- better
; than that" exclaimed Yancy, over his
shoulder. He strobe from the store
and started down the sandy road at a
brisk run. a Miserable forebodings of
an impending tragedy leaped up with
In him, and the miles were many
that lay between him and the Hill.
AS he breasted the slope he came
within sight Of q little group in his
own dooryard. Saving only Uncle
Sammy Beuamy, the group resolved
itself Into the women and children OF
the Hill, but there was one small
figure he missed. The patriarch hur-
ried toward him, leaning on his cane.
They've took your nevvy. Bob!" he
cried, in high, thin voice.
who's took htm?" asked Yancy
hoarsely.
"Hit were Dave Blount. Get your
gun, Bob, and go after him-kill the
miserable sneaking cuss!" cried Uncle
Sammy. by the Fayetteville Road.
Bob, not ten minutes ago-you can
cut him off at Ok Road forks!"
Yancy breathed sigh of relief. A
rifle was placed in Yancy's hands.
'Thank you-all kindly" said Yancy.
and turning away he struck on
through the pine woods. A brisk walk
of twenty minutes brought him to the
OK Road forks.
He had not long to wait, for pres
emily the buggy hove in sight. AS the
buggy came nearer he recognized his
ancient enemy in the person of the
man who sat at Hannibals side, and
stepping into the road seized the
horses by their bits. AT sight of him
! Hannibal shrieked his namo in de-
light.
uncle Bob-Uncle Bob" he cried.
"Yes, it's Uncle Bob. You can light
down, Nevvy."
Logo them horses!" said MIR.
Blount.
Light down, Nevvy," said Yancy.
still pleasantly.
Hannibal instantly availed himself
of the invitation. At the same mo-
ment Blount struck at Ysncy with his
whip, and his horses reared wildly,
thinking the blow meant for them.
Seeing that the boy had reached the
ground in safety, Yancy relaxed his
hold on the team, which instantly
plunged forward. Then as the buggy
swept past him he made a grab at
Blount and dragged him out over the
wheels into the road, where he pro-
ceeded to fetch Mr. Blount smack
in the jaw. Then with final skilfui
kick he sent Mr.. Blount sprawling
Don't let me catch you around these
diggings again, Dave Blount or L
swear to God I'll be the death Of
you!"
Hannibal rode home through the
pine woods in triumph on his Uncle
Bob's mighty shoulders.
(To Be Continued)
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n am Mr.. Ferris. and ! am very
pleased TO make your acquaintance"
The same here" murmursd Yancy
with winning civility. 80.
Mrs. Ferris companion leaned for
ward. her face averted. and stroked
her horses neck with gloved hand.
This 10 my friend, Miss Betty Mai.
roy"
'olad to know you. ma'am." said
Yancy.
Miss Malroy faced him. smiling.
She was quite radiant with youth and
beauty.
I'VE are Just returning from Scratch
HILL" said Mrs. Ferris.
''And tho dear little boy We met 10
your nephew, 10 he not. Mr.. Yancy!"
It was Betty Malroy who spoke.
In q manner he 10 and in . man.
ner he ain't," explained Yancy. some
what enigmatically.
DO you know the old deserted cab
in by the big pine tho Blount
placer" asked Mrs. Ferris.
Eyes, ma'am, I know it,
II am going to have Sunday school
there for the children; they shan't
be neglected any longer II can help
1t. Now won't you let your little
nephew Gomez"
II reckon you.all can count On my
nevvy," Bob said.
Hannibal and Tarcy were the nrst
to arrive at the deserted cabin in the
old field Sunday afternoon. Shy chill.
dren from the pine woods. big broth
ers with little sisters and big sisters
with little brothers. drifted out Of the
encircling forest.
Mrs. Ferris missionary spirit mani
tested itself agreeably enough on the
whole. She read certain chapters
from tie Bible, finishing with the
story of David, a narrative that made
a deep impression upon Yancy. COM
fortably seated in the doorway.
"You will all be here next Sunday,
won't you?-and at the same hour?"
she said, rising.
There was a sudden clatter OF
hoofs beyond the door. A man, we'll
dressed and well mounted had rid
den into the yard. AS Mrs. Ferris
came from the cabin he flung him.
self out Of the saddle and, hat in
hand, approached her.
Il am hunting a place called the
Barony; can you tell me If am on
the right road?' he asked. He was a
man in the early thirties, graceful
and powerful of build, with q hand
some face.
1T is my husband you wish to see?
I am Mrs. Ferris"
Then General Quintard is dead?"
His tone was one of surprise.
His death occurred over year
ago, and my husband now owns the
Barony; were you friend Of the gen.
eraps?"
mo, madam; he was my fathers
friend, but l had hoped to meet him"
His manner was adroit and plausible.
''Will you ride on with US to the
Barony and meet my husband. Mr..
-" she paused.
"Murrell-Captain Murrell. Thank
you; I should like to see the old
place. should highly value the priv
ilege," then his eyes rested on Miss
Malroy.
Betty. let me present Captain Muir
rell."
The captain bowed. giving her q
glance OF bold admiration.
BY this time the children had stray
gled of into the spine woods as ST.
lently as they had assembled; only
Yancy and Hannibal remained. Mrs.
Ferris turned to the former.
IF you will close the cabin door.
Mr.. Yancy. everything will be ready
for next Sunday" she said, and moved
toward the horses, followed by Muir
rell. Betty Malroy fingered for mo-
ment at Hannibaps side.
"Good-by, little boy; you must ask
your Uncle Bob to bring you up to
the big house to see me-" and stoop-
ing she kissed him. "Good.by, Mr..
Yancy."
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Barred Out.

Mayor Gaynor, OF New York. was de-
Tending at a luncheon, his anti-suf
frage views.
"woman has her place and man has
his" he said. land when think Of the
confusion that would come from inter
mingling their places. I am reminded of
an anecdote about the famous Lady
Holland.
Lady Holland once said to Lord
John Russell:
".why hasn't Lord Holland got a
post in the cabinet?"
"'well, II you must know Lord John
answered. 1T is because nobody would
work in a cabinet with a man whose
wife opens all his letters
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the stranger. 1''r $50
'''You tell him I'll Do monstrous
glad to talk It over with him any time
10 fancies to come out here"
The next day Ysncy had occasion
70 visit Balaam's Cross Roads. Cren-
shaw gave him . disquieting opinion
% to tho probable contents Of his let.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-04
Ridiculous.

Edgar A. Brown. the Denver million
aire, who is writing book about his
two years voluntary experience as an
"out-of-work." said the other day:
"One trouble about poverty is that
it makes you ridiculous. You need
shaving. your trouses are fringed at
the ends, your coat has hole in the
elbow. Yes. to be poor is ridiculous
as ridiculous as being misquoted in the
press"
Mr.. Brown laughed gently.
"a friend of mine," he said, twas
misauoted in the press last week. My
friend, in a sociological address, said:
Whisky makes men genial for Il
time
But his favorite paper reported this
remark as:
"'Whisky makes me genial for a
time "-Milwaukee, Wis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-04
sDisd Of pnsumen,a~

ID never written Of those who cure
coughs ana colds With Dr.. Kings New
Discovery. Guaranteed. 6oc and $l.oV.
Mcbride Z VIII drug Co. -.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-04

You judge a man not by what he
promises to do, but by what he has
done. That Is the only true test.
Cham berlain's Cough Remedy judged
by this standard has no superior. Peo-
pie everywhere speak of it in the high
est terms Of praise. For sale by all
dealers.
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
For Republican Voters to Read.

For Republican Voters to Read.
From widely published circular.
nut out by one republican candidate
for county judge, is taken tie follow
ing:
Judge Jack Mills. the subject of
this sketch. came to Ordway the lat
ter part OF September. 1910. After
serving the Christian church as pastor
until March. 1911. he resigned to
take up the work of the circulation of
Colorado, Kansas and Missouri. He
resigned the latter position last
March and opened his law office in
Ordway. Judge Mills +.
was urged to accept this nomi-
nation Qor county judgc) because of
his special qualifications and he in
vites the widest possible investigation
into his public career as well as the
closest scrutiny into his private life
and character"
Pursuant to this invitation. inquiry
OF responsible business man and
lono time resident of Fort Collins,
where it is said in the same. circular
that the Judge had acted six years as
county judge. brought letter, which
among other things says:
Relative to your inquiry regarding
Judge Mills. the facts are about as
follows: The Judge lived in Fort
Collins up to about four years ago
and then became a resident of Boul-
der county The Judge rent
ed his farm a year or more ago in
Boulder and has since sold it. Mean
while he has been on the road up to
the time OF locating in Ordway."
Not to question the statement in
Judge Mills own circular. presumably
that ':he opened his law office in
Ordway" in March. last; would such
act be sufficient to fix residence in
Crowley county, to date from that
timer; and if it did. will he have re-
sided in this county one year preced-
ing election day. November 5th. 1912?
Having only acted temporarily as pas
tor here. in 1910 and part of 1911, and
then resigned. and not having brought
any OF his family here. even temper
arily. a home or domicile elsewhere
was not abandoned, so that his pres
ence here was simply as a sojourner.
However fine. man the Judge may
be. personally, under the laws and
rulings of the supreme court above
quoted, it is plain to the simplest I'M
Outstanding that he is not ELIGI-
BILE to hold the office.
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior. United
States Land Office. Pueblo. Colo. Aug
gust -. 1912.-Notice Is hereby given
that Walter L. Mills. of Ordway. Colo
RADIO. who. on April l3. 1911. made
Homestead Entry No. 013lO3. for lots
and 2. 3. " ne. Y. section 5. township
20 g.. range SO W.. sixth principal merid-
ian. has filed notice OF Intention to
make final Communication proof. to es-
tablish claim to the land above describ-
ed. before the judge Of the county court.
at Ordway. Colorado. on the 4th day Of
October. 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses: P. D.
Farris. Levi Riddle, Thomas Flippin.
and John p. Eagleton. all of Ordway.
Colorado. J. w. HAwLEY,
Not coal land. Register.
First publication. August 30, 1912.
Last publication. September p. 1912.
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office. Pueblo. Colo. Au-
gust IA. 1912.-Notice Is hereby given
that Sarah A. Jones. Of Olney Springs
Colorado. who. on January 90. 1907
made Homestead Entry No. 1852, serial
No. 05O2S. for lots 8 and .. section 3.
township 81 s.. range IS W.. sixth prin-
cipal meridian. has filed notice of in
tention to make final five year proof. to
establish claim to the land above de-
scribed. before the clerk of the district
court. at Ordway. Colorado. on the 3rd
day of October, 1912
Claimant names as witnesses: EN-
cry Massey. George II. Claflin. Albert
p. Everett and J. H. Jones. all of Olney
Springs. Colorado J. w. HAWLEY,
Not coal land. Register.
First publication. August 30. 1912.
Last publication, September %. 1912.
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
Notice for Publication

Land Office ut Pueblo, Colo u. August Ii, 1912
Notice is hereby given that Albert s. Wnlstrom
of Ordway. Colorado, who, on March 8, 100.
made homestead entry No. l7l77, serial No
o5265, for Ne SWh, Nj SEX section %. town
ship 10 south. range 81 west, sixth principal
meridian, has filed notice of intention to
make final five year proof to establish
claim to the land above described, before the
clerk OF the district court at Ordway, Colo, on
the 25th day OF September, 1912.
Claimant names witnesses George Jack
son, William Worker. John NJ. Williams and
A. D. Goodell, all of Ordway, Colorado.
Not coal land, j. W. HAwLEY. Register,
First publication August %, 1912.
Last publication September 90, 1912
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
Notice for Publication

Department OF the Interior. United
States Land Office. Pueblo. Colo. Au-
gust "a. 19l2.-Notice il hereby given
that Cephus n. Bouldin. OF Ordway.
Colorado. who. on October l. 1906 made
Homestead Entry No. 1920. SERIAL No.
Oi626. for Lots 2 and 3. sw. Y mex. Sc.
i NV. Y. section 3. township IS g..
range IS W.. sixth principal meridian.
has filed notice of intention to make
final five year proof. to establish claim
to the land above described. before the
Judge Of the county court. ut Ordway.
Colorado. on the 3rd day OF October.
1912.
Claimant names as witnesses: Levi
Riddle. John Vineyard. ]. P. Bouldin and
Thomas Flippin. all of Ordway. Colo
RADIO. J. NJ. HAwLEY
Not coal land. Register.
First publication. August 30. 1912.
Last publication, September 81. 1912.
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
Murdered at 88

Last week the New Era had an item
concerning the death of Sidney Man.
ming, an uncle of Mrs. A. NJ. Brena
man of this city. Later advices re.
ceived convey the intelligence that
Mr.. Manning was foully murdered,
his body being almost entirely con.
sumed in the burning of his cabin,
which was fred by the assassins to
cover the crime. Robbery was suppDs.
ed to be the motive for the crime, as
the victim was believed to have had a
considerable sum of money. A small
ak with what is supposed to be hu.
man blood stains was found near the
body, also remnants of a small hand.
bag containing IA large number of
bracelets. rings, pins and other arti.
Giles OF jewelry. This handbag was
not known to be the property of the
deceased and is supposed to have
been dropped by the criminals in
their hasty, flight. Mr. Manning was
SO years old. The country around
Hot Springs, Ark, where the crime
occurred, is much stirred up over the
tragic occurrence.
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
Court Nav Decide

The state supreme court will meet
on September 8, and the attorney
general, assisted by the governor, will
make a strenuous effort to have the
initiative and referendum case ad-
vanced so that a determination OF it
can be had prior to October 1. If it
is not decided by that date the pro.
posed referred and initiated laws can.
not legally go upon the ballot at the
regular state election, to be held on
November 5.
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
Ordway 8, Fowler 3

In the game at Fowler last Satur.
day Ordway trimmed Fowler by "A
score OF to 3. Debenham pitching Il
splendid game and being given almost
perfect support. Although the Pure
Water gang was heavily reinforced
by Pueblo players. the Ordway boys
had the game cinched from the start,
Fowler will learn some time that
their club is not in the same class
with the one from Crowley county's
caDital.
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06

Duck Creek water for sale by H, c.
Tiedemann. Delivered any time.
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06

Tiedemann is selling ice.-6tf
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
Teachers Notice

BY request of a number of teachers,
the examination of Crowley county
teachers, especially those who are
engaged to teach in rural schools, has
been postponed to September !.
Teachers are requested to meet in
the high school rooms, Ordway, at
2o'clock, PM. for the discussion of
topics OF Importance relative to the
routine WORK of the county schools
for the ensuing term. Please be
present.
E. N. FREEMAN, County Stunt,
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
A Square Deal
To the Voters

Sec Art XIV Constitution Colorado declares; mo
ELIGIBLE he shall be qualified
preceding
his election"
Considering the question of Of county pudgs in 18th
within the Constitution pages 272 81
In the Jain Boen, Reports. the Su
Court further declares The Of the law 9aihca
mandatory strictly observed" Also
a
and
he
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06

In the Reports
the Of
learned
p "
Under
awye
individual effort
tirey from egoistc assertions. "
SHOULD YOU WASTE YOUR VOTE FOR A CAND
PATE PATE NOT EIIGIBiE WHO DISREGARDS THE CoNsTITU
DIDATES WHO WILL EAITHEuLIY AND COURAGEOUsIY
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
For Democratic Voters to Read.

In all the county papers, G. +. Pat
candidate for County Judge.
In the Session Laws OF Colorado,
1911. i'll that part devoted to giving
OF all state officers. at page xvi. I'M
at Pueblo" is printed: &c. +. Patrick,
Commissioner, Pueblo"
G.. +. Patrick has been well
known citizen Of eastern Colorado.
for many years. and though he has
Crowley county, up on Horse Creek.
his established place OF residence and
his home have been well and widely
known to have been and they yet are
at Pueblo. For years all city di-
rcc,orics there have contained his
name. with street and number. When
appointed county judge here by the
Crowley county commissioners, prac-
tically all the Pueblo papers. in their
local columns. ANNOUNCED the ap-
pointmcnt of Judge G. +. Patrick, of
this city: and. the Ordway Call of
Feb. :. 1912. contained. rider the
heading Judge Patrick Here" the
following:
~ representative OF the Call had
the pleasure to meet County Judge
George F. Patrick, Tuesday after
noon and while the Judge was very
busy experimenting the unloading
and unpacking a part of his great law
library. which had been sent to him
from his home in Pueblo, he wiling
ly gave time to talk" etc.
Lately also. there has been rcceiv-
ed here the following certificate:
"Offce of the City Clerk,
Pueblo, Colorado.
w August ~. 1912.
To Whom it May Concern:
This is to certify that a general
city election was held at Pueblo, Col
orado. November z. 1911, and that at
said election G. F. Patrick, at 21z
west 18th street. of said city was a
candidate at said election for the Of
fee of commissioner. That the re-
cords Of the Office of city clerk show
that said G. r. Patrick was regis
tered voter at said election and that
he voted in precinct 3, of ward at
said election.
JOHN M. JACKSON. City Clerk"
(Seal of City of Pueblo.)
he fact that Judge Patrick was
resident of Pueblo. Nov. ,, 1911, is
thus unqucstionably established, and
there is no suggestion that he had &C.
casion to or did contemplate any
change of residence before his ap-
pointment as county judge, which ap-
pears by the record of county COM
proceedings to have been
made, Jan: 2e. 1912, followed by his
filing bond and taking the oath of Of
hce, Jan. 3Ist and telling the Call
man he was receiving part of his IL
brary. sent to him here from his
home in Pueblo. But the Judge has
taken the oath of office and IS act
ing county judge. Well that is one
way of supporting the Constitution
OF the state of Colorado" which
doubtless is al right with some peo-
pie, but it ought not to be with those
who regard the law by which we are
governed.
The Judge is not even entitled to a
vote in Crowley county. and certainly
is not ELIGIBLE to hold the office.
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06

A five cent present for every school
boy or schoolgirl who buys ten cents
worth-or more-of school supplies
before school opens. Come to e. W,
Downey's store and see about it.
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06

You paid plenty for leather goods
before Fred Hoffman came to Ord way.
Would you like to pay the same prices
again?-1Otf
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06
Notice

Notice
Vote for Judge Field of Sugar
City for county judge at the pri-
maries September 10. He has had
years OF experience In legal court pro-
cedure and is thoroughly qualified for
tne ONCE in every respect. He will
give everyone square deal.
The Ordway new era., 1912-09-06

Trade what you don't want for
something that you do want. See E.
p, johnson.