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CHAPTER XIV.
Again the Lady,

must think rapidly, and act as
quickly. Yet, If what Grant had said
was true, that he had already posted
guards on each side the house, then
escape by daylight was practically inn
possible. From all could see there
was no concealment close at hand,
and while the fellows were without
arms, yet their numbers were sufficient
to make any attempt at running their
lines extra hazardous. And had much
at risk, for If taken 1t would be as q
Spy, and not mere prisoner Of war.
There was no place for concealment in
the library, but there might be up
stairs, In the attic, or On the roof.
The chance was worth the trial, and
there could be no better time for such
an experiment than while the three off.
GERS were at breakfast. Whatever
servants remained about the house
would be busily employed also, and
probably I should have the entire up
per portion to myself. Deciding to
make the venture had highland on
the knob Of the door, when 1t was
opened quietly from without, and I
was startled by the sudden appearance
of Peter. Whatever excitement may
have prevailed among the other mem
hers Of this peculiar household this
model servitor remained with dignity
unrufied. He surveyed me calmly,
rubbing his bald head with one hand.
"You will pardon the delay, sir" he
said calmly. "But circumstances have
arisen changing the original plans.
Will you kindly accompany me?"
But where, Peter? l don't wish to
be seen by these new arrivals"
"Have no fear, sir" condescending-
". and with an authoritative wave Of
the hand. "The officers are at table.
and will know nothing of our move.
ments."
l followed meekly enough, and he
led the way up the broad stairs to the
second story, turning to the left in the
upper hall, and coming to pause be.
fore: a partially opened door. A glimpse
within made me deem 1t a music room,
although could see merely along one
wall.
you will enter. sir, while I return
to the guests below"
!, With one glance into this perfectly
expressionless countenance, half sus.
picious Of some new trick, stepped
across the threshold. The curtains
Mers drawn. and tho room seemed
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him?" I could feel the bitter scoru
in the voice. "In his fathers homel"
Il certainly did," angrily. II shall
search the house from cellar to garnet
before I leave"
"But you are on parole"
Damn the parole. What do care
for pledge given to a band Of plum.
dering outlaws? And what do care
for Eric? He chose for himself, and
has no right to expect any mercy from
me, and by all the gods, he'll receive
none. half believe that attack last
night was his planning. and that now
you have him hidden away here. Now
listen to me! do not desire to be
harsh, but I'm soldier. My men are
not armed, but there are enough out
there to handle the servants bare
handed. No one can get out of this
house without being seen; I've attend.
ed to that
And you propose searching the
rooms?"
Il do. II you had been little more
genial I might have exhibited greater
courtesy. But haven't any use fol
Eric, and never had. Now you know
the truth"
1T merely illustrates more clearly
your character"
"You are always free enough with
your comments. shall do my duty
| to the King"
Very we'll, SIR" and the incensed
lieutenant pushed back his chair.
Then We clearly understand each 9TH
er at last. I am sincerely glad Of it.
/, From now on shall never again be
guilty Of mistaking you for friend or
q gentleman. No, have no wish to
listen to another word; you have
spoken frankly enough, and I under
stand the situation. Perhaps it is only
anger, but it gives me the excuse I
have been seeking after a long while
in vain. Whatever claim you may
have had upon my regard in the past
Is over with, forever over with, Cap
tain Grant"
"But-but, surely"
'"I mean precisely that. You can
cover your despicable actions with the
gloss of military duty, but I know you
{; now as revengeful liar. Treat this
house as you please. refuse to have
Ill provision you and your men, as I
would any others suffering from hun.
ger, but that ends all. If you search
this house do it by force, and in any
way you please, but expect no, Assist
ance from me. Ibid you good-day, sir,
and will send Peter to call you when
breakfast Is ready"
I closed the crack Of the door as he
came forth into the hall, having no
desire to be caught listening. My own
position was more unpleasant and haz-
ardous than ever. Whatever reason
the lieutenant might have for hole ing
me prisoner was convinced he oos.
sessed no knowledge as to my real
identity. The probability was that aft
er an interview would be released.
But. Grant would recognize me in.
1! stantly, and he proposed searching the
house, room by room, seeking this
man Eric. must make my escape first.
Yet how could this be accomplished
I heard Peter pass along the hall, and
solemnly announce the serving of
breakfast. He and Grant exchanged
y few sentences, and then the latter
strobe to the front door, where he
gave orders to the men. watched
the German officers come up the steps,
while the majority of the others form.
Ing into irregular line, marched around
the corner Of the house. A small squad
remained, however, on guard. facing
the front entrance.
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construe anything you might care to

construe anything you might care to
say"
II think you suspect already, and
should far rather tell you the truth
myself than have you learn 1t in some
other way. The lieutenant of Light
Dragoona who attacked you last night
was not my brother"
WAS not Eric! And yet you knew
him."
Very we'll, indeed" her eyes falling
because it was myself"
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Il Seemed 40 Though Those Wails,
That Low Roof We're Crushing
Me; az II tho Close, Foul Air wac
suffocatlng.
INCREASINGLY. lost faith in every.
thing, even her, and cursed aloud. hat.
Ing the echoes Of my own voice. It
seemed as though those walls. that
low roof, were crushing me, as II the
close. foul air was suffcating. recall
tearing open the front of my shirt
to gain easier breath. I walked about
beating with bare hands the, rough
stone, muttering to myself words with,
out meaning. The candle had burned
down until barely an inch remained.
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CHAPTER XIII.
A New Combination.


My first thought was that this must
prove a trap, and drew hastily back
behind the curtain, believing myself
Justified in an effort at escape. Surely,
under such conditions, my word Of
parole to Peter had no binding force.
Yet l waited long enough to glance
forth again. The advancing body was
less than a hundred strong, Queens
Rangers and Hessians, from their uni.
forms, struggling along on foot, limp.
ing, dusty and without arms. These
must be the. remnant of Delavan's
command, released by their guard Of
fpartisans, and now YEARLY seeking
refuge. But why were they coming
here? Surely this was not the Phila.
delphia road?
They turned in upon the open lawn
in front of the door, and I could plain.
ly distinguish the faces. There could
no longer be any doubt but what these
were the men we had fought and de.
feated the evening before. Grant, with
the two Hessian officers, was in ad.
vance, and the former strobe directly
toward the house, while the majority
Of his following flung themselves at
full length on the ground, as though
utterly exhausted. Some strange fas.
cination held me motionless, watching
the man climb the front steps. The
iron knocker rang loudly twice before
there came any response from with.
In. Then could hear voices, but the
words reaching me were detached, and
without definite meaning. Finally the
door closed, and the two men passed
along the hall, beyond the room in
which I waited. Then Peters voice
said solemnly, as If announcing q dis.
tinguished guest: p.
Captain Alfred Grant,"
There was an exclamation Of sur.
prise, a quick exchange of sentences
indistinguishable, although was sure
Of Grants peculiar accent, and the
= other voice was that Of the young
light Dragon lieutenant. Uncertain
what best to do stole toward the
door and gripped the knob. This was
the only known way out, for I dare
not venture to use the window which
was in plain view Of those soldiers
resting on the lawn. Whether Peter
: had retired or not, possessed no
means Of knowing. yet I opened the
door silently bare inch to make sure.
AT the same instant my ears caught
the leutenant's Diminishing order, even
;: as my eyes had glimpse Of Swanson'a
broad back blocking the open doorway
Of room nearly opposite.
"That will do. Peter, for the present.
Have the table prepared for three
guests at once"
!. He backed out, casting q quick
glance of caution in my direction, and
: disappeared down the hall, rubbing his
bald head industriously. opened the
door wider, wondering II I dare ven.
ture upon slipping by unobserved.
Then Grant spoke. his voice loud
enough to be easily heard:
II "How. did we come here7 Why,
where else could we got The damned
rebels stripped US clean; we had to
have food. This was the, nearest
place where we were certain Of getting
any. OF course / didn't know our
forage1s had left Elmhurst alone, and
that-for some cause which mystifies
Cnnton-these Jersey outlaws have
been equally considerate. There was
plenty to be had here, and meant to
have It in spite Of the servants"
You must have marched straight
past your own place." the boyish voice
intssruptsd
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CHAPTER XVI.

Tho Remains Of Tragedy.
It must have been the shock Of thu
realizing suddenly how short a tim,
remained in which should have ligh
ITO be continued.l
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-04
Cold Work
On the r. r

The present cold snap l. II" snap
when it comes to rallrouInG. ne
locomotive, have been rugged with
storm apron, and all precautions tax
CIV to keep ;hc passenger, warm and
comfortable.
Yesterday the motor running be
tween this city and Miudcu went ont
Of commission ON account ui the ra-
diatnr freezing up. Engineer Peter
.en realized that to drive the car
through without circulation ni water
meant the ruin Of the car. CONDUCTOR
Follctt hoiicd it back to the Dang
berg ranch and tclcgraphcd Tor an
engine This was sent out and the
motor brought into town. 1t viii be
taken off the run until the weather
timber, up bit. 1t i keeping the
railroad boy, guessing to keep the
steam pipe, and connections open
thi, winter and the entire crew l,
hu,tling to keep circulation up.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-04
WINS FIGHT FOR LIFE

1t was a long and bloody battle
ior life that was waccd d. james b.
.IcrshOn, of Newark, y :. OF which
he writes: Il had los; much blood
from lung hemorrhag=s. and was
very weak and run down For eight
months | was unable to work. Death
seemed close on my ne~is. when |
began, three weeks ago. 10 use DR..
Kings New Discovery Gut it has
helped me greatly. |, = doing all
,hat YOU claim, I'o- weak, sore
lungs, DhStlnetc coughs, stubborn
colds, hoarseness. "a g-:pp", asthma.
hav-lever or any throas C.. 'rng trou,
bic, it is supreme, Soc ana S Trial
bottle free Guaranteed hv J A.
Muller
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-04
FIGHTING BOB" EVANS DIES

Rear .\lmiraI Kublcy y. Evans,
" Fighting Bob" t" an admirin4 nI-
ton. died suddenly late yesterday al
tcrnoon at his home in Wo~hiuYtou.
Acute indigestion ! given Is the
cause "i his DEATH He Wa> i'll less
than two hours, The nag ON the Cap
itol Building in this city i flying at
hall-ma>t to-day in honor oi this
Wurld-iumuu~ fighter
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-04
CATCHES HORSE THIEF

\ man named I'D Drawd~"n, want
cd in Elko County for horse stealing
ra, been captured by Sheriff Harris.
tie had 4 horse. saddle and "th't
r.rnin4- that did not belong to him.
in his possession. He will probably
o,,' in road-maliu9 tn coming
spring
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-04
LAKES ARE FROZEN

Wa>hoc Lake hao been frozen over
ior several day, and the ice is the
heaviest in Il number OF years. On
account OF the snow falling on top
"i the ice the skating Is not t" be
recommended. Carson AXE, below
lalon. i also frozen and it is said to
afford plenty OF amusement t" the
skating parties from the valley.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-04
HAVE RED

The slot machines OF this city have
quietly disappeared and no evidence
Of them is about aside from the bine-
les that were left over in the pockets
ui the boys. The machines will
probably remain in the dark closets
until another legislature takes Il
Whrl 1T the question.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-04


ing application which has been denied
shall be Withdrawn from the custody
OF the Clerk after filing, unless by
consent rf the Board
10. All applications must by fled
with the Clerk at least ten days be
lore the meeting OF the Board, al
which the application is to be con
,idcred, unless the time be shortened
by Il majority OF The Board.
II. All papers pertaining to appli
cations must be properly endorsed
before presentation for fling: and
the name Of the attorney for the ap-
plic"nt must appear in such indorse-
mcnt on the petition and notices +"
the district Judge and district attor-
ncy. The Endorsement on each paper
must begin at the top with "Board
OF pardon>, and include the name
OF the document
y. Attorneys shall first present
their evidence through witnesses, al
lidavit>, the record or documents, and
then argue their cases COnciSrly AMI
not exceeding one hall hour ior each
counsel appearing, unless additional
time be granted by the Board, and III
the event that an attorney digrc,se-
from the evidence, or states fact
not supported thereby, or reiterate~
his argument. he shall be called t"
order. Papers shall be filed scpar-
atc1y or attached before they are read
in evidence, and shall not be with
drawn without :hc order OF tho
Board.
13 On behalf OF an applicant 10,
pardon who has been convicted nI
felony. evidence OF facts relating +"
the commission oi the crime othcl
than that contained in the record
may be presented only by witnesses.
VINO know the circumstances appear.
ing and tc>tiiying under oath, or by
deposition, or at1idavitS. copies nt
which shall have been served upon
the district judge and district att"r-
lltN pl llIt county III Wlll(ll lliC liz
dictmcn was found. at least thirty
days before the hearing, unless 70,
good cause shown this time be
shortened by the Board
"A. The money allowed by the
State to a prisoner upon his dr.
charge Is solely ior the purpose ot
aiding him until he can find employ
mcnt, and must not be used Tor II
torney's fees to employ counsel t"
present his case to the Board OF Par
dons or Parole, Prisoners shall not
pay. or agree to pay, any portion vi
their discharge money Tor service, oT
an attorney to present their case. nor
shall any attorney accept or receive,
directly or indirectly, any portion q
said money for such services
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-04
WORK WILL SOON START

alter you take DR.. Kings New Lie
Pills, and you'll quickly enjoy their
tinc results. Constipation and lndl-
gcotisn vanish and fine appetite re
turns. They regulate ne stomach,
liver and bowels and .mDarts new
strength and energy t. he whole
system. Try them. Only 25c, at J.
A. Muller's.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-04
ANOTHER PAPER

The Jarbidgr Miner j. the latest
newspaper to be added to The list in
this state. Vol I, No. |. is out and is
filled with many items OF interest in
the northern camp.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-04
BACK TO RENO

Attorney Ayers 81 Reno. who spent
yesterday in this city where he had
legal business. returned to hi- home
in the riverside town last evening.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-04

State Policeman \cwgard i md
ing few day, in Reno on business
connected with the State constabu
larry.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-04
TO RENO

Attorney James Finch departed + /
Reno last evening, where he was c0lI-
cd ON legal business.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-04

Tor a sharp glass OF steam ber1
call at the Nevada saloon. where the
Virginia beer can be found.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-04

\ mild spell, commencing to-day
j. predicted by the weather pr"gn">
|lCItorS,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-01-04

New styles oi hot water bags 1T
NitImryrr'o Drug Store,
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t lCatoTS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-03-13
MASS MEETING is CALLED
Democrats Invited to Assemble ON
March 23rd to Elect New
Committee.

The democratic executive commit
tee did not meet until the afternoon
Saturday, owing to failure to get a
quorum together in the morning.
When Chairman Edwards called for
order there were twelve committee
ment present in person or by proxy,
that number being a quorum of the
thirty-odd members.
The session was brief and harmo-
NOUS, the only business transacted
being the adoption of a motion to
have a mass meeting of the demo-
Gratis of Terrell county on Saturday,
March 23rd No other business of
any kind was proposed.
The mass meeting to be held on
the 23rd will elect a new executive
committee, which will fix a date for
the county primary and prescribe
rules for the government of the
same, and have charge of the affairs
of THE party for the next two years.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-03-13
Sheriff S Sale.

Georgia, Terrell County.-Will be
sold on the first Tuesday in ApriI
next, at public outer :, at The
court house in said comfy
within the legal hours of sale
TO the highest bidder for cash
certain property, of which the
following is a complete descrin-
tlon: One three-chair combinatinn
oarber's mirror case, No. 1877: four
hydraulic barber chairs; one electric
massage machine; two wall mirrors.
two work stands; one porcelain Law,
atory' one shaving mug rack: fonr
nat racks; two towel jars; one Mon
ltor cash register and checks for
same; one porcelain bath tub: ono
oootblack stand; one Wilkes heatar.
one table; one stove; two benches,
Two chairs; also one powder rac1
SAID property levied on as the nron.
erty OF T. K. Cobb and w. r wc-
Tee to satisfy an execution isenad
from the City Court of Dawson e ud
county, in favor of J. n 1 Pa}i
against said T. K. Cobb and w DG q
McRee; said property being in noe %
session of w Y. Hunt. This FAB
~ 1912. NJ. G. HILL, Sheriff =
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-03-13
COMMITTEE IN SESSION TODAY
WILL FIX DATE FOR PRESTDEN-
TIAL PRIMARY IN GEORGIA.
Certain to Call Early Election in In
terest of Woodrow Wilson. How
Shall Delegates Be Chosen?

The state democratic executive
committee is in session in Atlanta
this (Tuesday) afternoon for the pur-
pose of fixing the date for a presi-
Dental primary in Georgia The in
dications are that the primary will
not be held later than the latter part
of April
This, and the warfare that will be
waged for and against a state con-
yention to follow the primary, will
form the most important incidents
at the committees meeting.
Forces that control the committee
will doubtless favor the early pri-
mary. That much is certain. The
Woodrow Wilson advocates are
known to favor an early balloting.
Dr. j. G. Dean of Dawson, one of the
members from the Second district
and strong supporter of Under
wood, was prevented from attending
the meeting by professional duties.
At the Woodrow Wilson headquar-
ters in the Kimball hotel all the
talk favors the naming of delegates
to Baltimore by a direct vote of the
people. At the Underwood head
quarters at the Aragon hotel the SEN
sentiment seems to favor a state con-
vention following the primary.
Clark and Harmon Headquarters
have not been opened
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-03-13
WILL HAVE BIG TENT MEETING
Baptists viii Begin Revival Services
on May 18th, With Rev. j. b.
Phillips in Charge.

Following UP the revival that has
just closed at the Methodist church
the Baptists of the city will begin a
meeting in May.
At a conference of the Baptist
congregation Sunday it was decided
to have tent meeting in charge If
Rev. J. B. Phillips of Macon and two
assistants, one gentleman and the
other lady. The meeting will not
begin later than May 18th, and will
be earlier if Mr.. Phillips can get his
tent in readiness. The tent will
probably be erected in the rear of
the court house.
Mr.. Phillips is one of the most sue
cessful eVangelists engaged in that
work, and Pastor Crumpton and his
members are expecting a great re-
Vival.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-03-13
ERECTING FLOUR MILL.
j. r.. Mercer Will Be Prepared to
Grind Next Seasons Wheat

Hon. ]. R. Mercer has begun the
erection of a three-stand roller flour
mill on his farm in the outskirts Of
the city, and expects to have it COM
pleted and ready for operation in
the next sixty days. 1t will be
equipped with the latest improved
machinery, and will have a capacity
of . bushels an hour.
The mill will be of great conven-
fence to those farmers of Terrell and
surrounding section who grow
wheat, as they are now compelled
to ship it considerable distance to
have it converted into -four.
There are a number of farmers in
Terrell who not only raise enough
wheat for their own use but sell
considerable flour every year, and
the erection of Mr. MERGERS mill will
no doubt increase the number.
Mr., Mercer published a notice in
The News several months ago that
he would erect a flour mill if the
farmers would plant enough wheat
to authorize it. He has planted on
his own farm two acres to the plow
so acres in all
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-03-13
GIRL WIFE SAVES JAILER."
"Rifie in Hand, She Holds OFF Score
Of Desperate Men"

Dawson, Ga, March Through
the bravery of the girl wife of Jailer
Slade the Terrell county prisoners,
with the exception of one, are still
in their cells after carrying out sue
cessfully the first steps of a plot for
a wholesale jail delivery.
After her husband had been over
powered, bruised, beaten and robbed
of his keys by the prisoners Mrs.
Slade heard the muffled groans of
the wounded man, and realized that
she was alone with a score of des-
perate men and must act quickly.
Selling Winchester rifle she sta
toned herself at the outer door of
the Jail and dared the prisoners to
come out, at the same time shrieking
at the top of her voice for aid. The
screams aroused the citizens and
they reached the jail just as the
prisoners were rushing the little wo-
man who held the jail door.
Mrs. Slade was knocked aside in
the rush, and a fight between citi-
zens and prisoners followed Two
of the ringleaders were shot and sew
enteen other prisoners were captur-
ed and returned to their cells. Only
one escaped, and he is carrying the
jail keys, which were taken from
Jailer Slade. Eight of the prisoners
were charged with murder
Mrs. Slade is a bride of only six
months. Her home is in the Jail
building, and her husband was over
powered while he was giving the
prisoners their supper. She realized
that the prisoners had mutinied
when she heard her husbands
groans.''
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-03-13
CITY PRIMARY ON APRIL PATH
Committee Met Monday and Fixed
the Date and Assessed the
Candidates.

The city democratic executive com
mittee met Monday afternoon and
called a primary for April oath for
the purpose of nominating a mayor,
three aldermen and three members
Of the board of public school COM
missioners. For the purpose of pay
ing the expenses of the primary can
didates for mayor were assessed s.
and for aldermen $3.50 each.
The election promises to be a very
quiet affair, as it is not believed that
there will be any opposition to Mr.. F..
M. McNulty for mayor and Messrs.
]. c. Hollingsworth, A. L. McLen-
don and J. e. Morris for aldermen,
whose announcement appeared in
The News some weeks ago.
Nobody seems to want to be mem
bers of the school board, as there
has been no announcement for these
places.