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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02
CHAPTER XVIII.
Before General Arnold.


I felt her hand withdrawn quickly,
and the swift intake Of her breath, yet
there was no sharpness In the voice.
Captain Grant, Peter? What can
the man want here?"
HE claimed TO be hunting desert
ers," returned Swanson, as calmly de-
liberate Of speech as ever. But that
was false. He knew we were on the
road, and asked for you"
For me? And you told him"
Merely that you rode ahead to see
that the road was clear Then l left
at once, fearing he might join you"
She sat moment in silence, her
head bowed; then looked across into
my face
"Ths arrival must end our confer
ence, Major" she said soberly. cap
tain Grant must not know that you are
with me-that would mean fighting"
Surely you do not wish me to run
away?"
Eyes, this time, for my sake as we'll
as your own. II could have completed
my confession you would realize the
necessity. However the fact that you
are the bearer Of dispatches should
be sufficient; your duty to the Colo
MES is more important than any pri.
vate quarrel. You will go?"
"Yes-but you? Are you safe with
him?"
Perfectly. I wish l might be
clothed in my own proper dress, but
with Peter and Tonopah on guard,
Captain Grant alone is not danger
Gus Besides, wish to learn his pur-
pose in seeking to join u.s." She hes
itated. "You must not fear for me,
but-but l wish to tell you all, and
and am sure shall need your help"
you mean l am to join you again
at Elmhurst?"
as that asking too much?"
"Clair," l whispered, bending to-
ward her, so Peter could not overhear,
nothing shall keep me from coming,
dear. / will ride back the moment my
dispatches are in Arnold's hands. But
tell me, first, if you are not afraid of
Grant himself, what is it you need me
for?"
Eric" she answered swiftly. HE
has disappeared, dead or deserted Oh,
| cannot believe the last is true. 1t
was to save his reputation that l
dressed in this uniform, performed the
work assigned him. feel sure Grant
knows where he is, what has become
of him. l went to him in Philadel-
phia, but he only sneered, and said the
boy had doubtless run away. / know
better; that is not like a Mortimer.
But cannot search for him; l must
stay with my father. But If can only
be assured you will come"
"You can be assured"
Mistress Claire" broke in Peter,
some one is riding up the road"
Yes, Peter, yes. Major, wait herel
Don't move. We will go back and
meet him"
held my horse steady. although he
made an effort to follow. Voices came
back to me through the darkness
Grants loud enough to be clearly
heard.
what, is this you, Claire?" he
laughed gruffly. "By all the gods,
thought it must be Eric. l never ex-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02
CHAPTER XVII.



The figure OF the man approaching
was hardly distinguishable, as he ap-
peared to be leaning we'll forward over
the saddle pommel. yet my eyes
caught the glimmer of a star along a
pistol barrel, and / drew up cautious
ly, loosening my own weapon.
"Who eomeD?" he questioned short
ly, the low voice vibrant. Speak
quickl"
"An officer with dispatches" I an
swered promptly. riding to Philadel-
phia-and your"
I'VE are taking a wounded man
home" was the reply, the speaker rid
ing forward. Are you Continental?'
yes. Major Lawrence, of Max
wells Brigade"
"Oh!" the exclamation was half
smothered the rider drawing up his
horse quickly. l could distinguish the
outline of his form now, the straight,
slender figure of boy wearing the
tight jacket Of a dragon, the face
shadowed by a broad hat brim.
Unless l mistake" | Yentured cor
daily, you must be Eric Mortimer" :"
why do you suppose that?'
Because while at General Washing
tons headquarters he mentioned that
you had asked permission to take your
father-Colonel Mortimer, Of the
Queens Rangers-to his home at Elm
hurst. You left, as 1 understand, an
hour or two ahead of U.S. Am right?'
"Yes, sir; this is Colonel Mortimer's 5
party.
Then we will pass on without de-
tanning you longer, as we ride in
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02

pected to find you logged out in this
STYLE BY Jove, wish 1t was day
light"
Whatever she replied must have
sobered the fellow.
Everything l say you take wrongly.
OF course it's all right, for the coun-
try is full of stragglers out Of both
armies. Lord, ! don't care what you
wear, as long as it suits you. My
business? oh, explained all that to
your putty-faced serVant-Saint Anne!
that fellow! But I'll review the mat
ter again. I'm drumming up Clinton's
deserters, but now I've met you I'm
tempted to go along with you as far as
Elmhurst."
Become a deserter yourself?"
"Oh, no, or at least only Temporal
rily There will be plenty of fighting
yet in the Jerseys. Clinton's whipped
all right, and is going to have a time
getting away to the ships. In my
judgment there will be richer picking
for Jerseyman right here at home,
than with the army in New York"
There was a moments silence; then
the girl asked, a shade of horror in
her voice:
Surely, you cannot mean to ally
yourself with guerillas, Captain Grant?
With-with FaginT
The man laughed, but mirthlessly.
"That would be horrible, wouldn't
it? Well, personally fail to nee why
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02

candles. He glanced up, greeting us
with a slight inclination Of the head.
"a moment, gentlemen"
He wrote slowly, as though framing
his sentences with care, occasionally
questioning the aide. Once he paused,
and glanced across at Hamilton.
Colonel, do you know a dragon
named Mortimer"
Il have no recollection of ever hav-
ing met the man, sir. have written
him orders, however; he is a scout at
tached to General Lees headquar-
ters."
yes; I recall the name. He is the
one who brought us our first definite
information this morning Of Clinton's
position. l remember now, you were
not with me when he rode up
young, slender lad, with the face OF
a girl. / could but notice his eyes;
they we're as soft and blue as violets!
Well, an hour ago he came here for
favor; it seems the boy is a son of
Colonel Mortimer, of the queens
rangers"
Indeed; Wayne reported the colo
mel killed in front of his lines"
Not killed, but seriously wounded.
The son asked permission to take him
home to a place ca He'd Elmhurst near
Laurel HILL"
Il know the plantation, sir" I said,
my interest causing me to interrupt.
1T is on the MedfDrd road"
'Ah, you have met the lad, possibly,
major" and he turned his face to-
ward me. 'The boy inter ested me
greatly"
mo. sirs2T ende avored to find him
at Lees headquarters, but failed.
have met his father and sister"
"a lovely girl, NJ doubt"
"To my mind, yes S, sir"
His grave face lighted with~a sud
Cen smile.
! sometimes inn agine, Colonel Ham
4cn." be said qu etly, that this un-
iFpy war might be very pleasantly
Included if we could only turn our
.arng c6leers owe to the ladies' Of the
casmy. Would su ch "a plan mGet with
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02
JOHN HENRY
A PARTNER
ITO be continued J

ing a lot of work around here hasn't
he? but the waiter was so busy watch
ing the finish of the change he handed
me that he didn't crack smile.
"Then | got reckless and handed
him a fifty-cent tip.
"The waiter looked at the fifty cents
and turned pale.
Then he looked at me and turned
paler
"Then he tried to thank me, but he
caught another fash Of that pie
fifty and it choked him.
"Then he took a long look at the
half-dollar and with a low moan he
passed away.
SAY! Bunch! the only time I'll
ever go in the St. Regis again will be
Just after hearty dinner"
'I guess you're right, John, but
what about this scheme to win out my
wedding money!" Bunch queried.
Tm dreadfully nervous about it"
'T know, Bunch, l know just how
YOU feel. I'm qui te bit to the st. vi
tus myself, beca use if Clara ]. ever
gets wise that i've been specializing
again after faithfully promising her TO
cut out all the guessing contests, she's
liable to say something unkind. sim
ply must get that money back, BUNCH
before she knows / lost it, and Signor
Petroskinsh isI the name OF our pay
ing teller l tell you, Bunch, we can I
lose if we han,ile this cinch right, ana
I've got it all framed up. It's good for
a thousand plrrnks apiece every week
SO cut out the yesterday gag and think
Of fat tomorrow"
'T'd like to- see this Petroskinki,
said Bunch.
'T'll have him take luncheon with
us tomorrow at the Hotel Astor--
twelve thirty. Are you for me to the
finish, Bunch?"
IF you thinE it's all right I'll trail
said Bunch, an d we shook hands.
"But not a word to the home folks,
/ cautioned him
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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02
The Huge Express Graft

wanted-Two good girls, one for cooking,
one second work; sisters or good triends
preferred Address Mrs. f. NJ. Shtpley. Il4
North Wayne street, Plqua, o.
For nail in the foot apply Hanford's Bal
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02
CELINA MARKETS

The following we're the quotations Tor
grain i've stock. poultry and produc' 'n
the Celina market yesterday evening.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02


Rider Was Revealed as My Lady.
haste. l met your father once; may
ask iw his wound is serious?"
Serious, yes, but not mortal; he
was shot in the right side when Monk.
ton fell. His horse was hit at the
same time, and the animals death
struggles nearly killed his rider. The
surgeon says he may be lame for
life"
reached out my hand, and with
just an instant's hesitation, he return.
ed the clasp warmly.
"My father is suffering too much for
me to ask that you speak to him,
Major Lawrence" he said little stiff.
ly. Perhaps later, at Elmhurst-"
81 understand perfectly l interrupt.
ed "I am very glad to have met you
We shall ride within a short distance
Of Elmhurst. Shall leave word there
that you are coming?"
"Oh, no." quickly, his horse taking
a step backward, as though to sud
den tug of the rein. 'sThat would be
useless, as there is no one there"
Indeed! 1 thought possibly your
sister,"
The lad shook his head, glancing to
ward the carriage. The slight motion
made me think again of the wounded
man we were OBTAINING, and remind
ing me as well of my own duty.
thThaV ut Il,
will trot on"
The lad touched my sleeve, even as
l pricked my horse with the spur, and
I drew the rein taut in surprise.
What is it?'
Gould you send your men forward
and ride with me a moment? You
could catch up with them easily with.
in a mile or two II have a word
l wish to say to you-alone.
The voice was low, tremulous: the
request one l saw no reason to re.
fuse.
why certainly. Sergeant, take
your men down the road at an easy
trot. l will join you presently"
They went by us like shadows, leay.
ing cloud of dust behind. The boy
spoke a brief word to those in charge
of the carriage, and it also began to
move slowly forward.
I'VE will go ahead" he said, suitine
the action to the word. what l wish
to say will not take long"
Within minute, riding side by side
our horses walking rapidly, we were
out of sight Of the Jumping shadow OF
the ambulance. I glanced aside curl,
ously at my companion, noting the
outlines Of his slender, erect figure,
wondering vaguely what his message
could be. Had Claire spoken to him
Of me? Was he going to tell me about
his sister? We must have ridden a
quarter Of mile before he broke the
silence.
Major Lawrence" he began, and ]
noticed the face was not turned to.
ward me. Il am sure you are not de,
ceived, although you act the part
we'll"
Il hardly understand"
"Oh, but l am sure you do. IL
could not permit you to go away de.
spising me-"
But, my boy, this is a mystery
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02

"Not moro than three or four. air
with a covered rig OF some kind.
They're halted. nowi heard US coming
/ reckon"
I could perceive tho little group,
but merely as a black amudge. Then
a mounted figure seemed TO detach IT,
self from tho darkness, and advance
toward us.
Halt your men. sergeant" said
quietly. "I'll ride forward and learn
what the fellow wants"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02
Notice Of Teachers Examinations

Meetings for the examination of appli-
cants for teachers certificates, for either
high or special, will be held at the
first Saturday Of each month OF the year.
Examinations for pupils who wish to
graduate from the elementary schools Will
be held In Oelina on the third Saturday OF
April and the third Saturday OF May.
A. o. HIFHRT, President;
j. w. POGUH, CLERK;
8. OOTTERMAN.
Members Of Board OF county Examiners
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02

Many a valuable horse found with bad
wire cut has been saved by prompt applica-
tions OF HAnfoFd's Balaam Of Myrrh'
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02

wanted Roon iers and bon rders for Ohau-
Anthony street.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-08-02
CODyTlght, A. c, MoOlaEs a o., iSlI

their horses tied to a rail fence. Out
within Washington was alone, except
for a single aide, writing at a rude
table in the light Of a half-dozen
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-10

Is now going on at the Normal School.
Several explanatory phonngrnph rec
Ords were included rs part Of the cN-
hibit. and DIR. Sinclair was struck with
IN" idea that II might be just rs well
to buy u few ragtimc records and make
break in the usual routine. Il do
not care how We get the people there"
he says. AS long as We get them"
The exhibit has been ut the Nor
NAL School since last week. and about
scVcnty-nVo to eighty people u day
have visited H. Next Friday night Or
sinclair will give a short talk, explain
ing the idea Of II" exhibit. aud will
also show some OF the slides that came
with II and which depict various sani-
tury and insnnitury scenes.
Great interest Is being taken by the
school teachers IN the exhibit and II
is hoped that the public generally will
take NJ the mattc- and help to boost II.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-10
MONGOLIA SET
"FIzT RECORD

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. - When
Ernest Dresden. member Of the
Sportsmen's, Savage and other clubs
of London. arrived in San Francisco
on the steamer Mongolia from the
Orient he was almost certain that he
had won very risky wager.
Accompanying Dresden was Ferdi.
mend Foa, whom he had bet $4,000 to
$500 that Foa could travel from Lon.
don to London by way of the Pacific
and Atlantic oceans without becoming
soasick
Dresden, who owns string Of
blooded race horses and is known
about London as a king of the turf
decided recently that he would like to
have n jaunt around the world. Not
wishing to travel alone, he suggested
that Foa should accompany him.
"Tll tell you how It Is. old top" Foa
replied to the suggestion. "Td be eN.
tremely glad to go, but | wont go be-.
'ause I'd get hally seasick."
you wouldn't" said Dresden.
81 know would" said Foa
"Ill lay you six hundred pounds to
lne hundred that you won't got sick"
suggested Dresden.
Taken" said Foa In fash. aud
70 left Dresden to pack his luggage.
After meeting on the steamer, Dros.
len and Foa began very speculative
'oyage. Foa was sure that he would
ecome III. Dresden was sure he
'Ouldn't. and his confidence IN the
Ortitude OF his friend was borne out
N their trip through the Mcditcrra.
mean.
Arriving at Yokohama, Dresden and
GA took passage on the Mongolia.
he Pacific was as smooth as glass
or few days, but II eventually be.
an to rock and Foa showed signs Of
pprOaching nal de mer. Confident in
lis belief that champagne was sure
preventive of seasiCkness, Dresden In.
listed that Foa should partake Of II
.berally. F'Oa was agreeable to the
uggestiOn. and Dresden conserved
lis chances Of winning his unique wa.
er by landing his friend in San Fran.
iscO from the Mongolia free Cf any
| uggestiOn of seaslCk man. Through
/ nut the voyage FOa had been wa Chcd
onstantly By two Wallets Of Dresden,
| Who suggested tina; he drink chan.
/ 'agne every time signs of approach.
| ing seasiCkness were in evidence.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-10
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
RULING

Chairman Cooper made an interest.
ing ruling in connection with the oh.
servation OF the rules in the KGu pre-.
cinct that may have a bearing on IN
ture controversies over delegates to
the convention.
1t appears that Manager VOTERS OF
Hutchinson plantation was shut out OF
the list of nominees because of the
rule that nominations shall he fled in
writing. He appealed to the Republic
can Central Committee by wireless
and received the reply, Section II,
Article |. only applies to Fall conven'
tions. Written or verbal nominations
good II made by members of the
club"
On this ruling Manager VOTERS
nomination was accepted. His ticket
however. failed to secure the necessa
~ majority at the polls.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-10
TUBERCULOSIS
AND RAGTIME

Just because the strains of "AleXan-
dcrs Rugtimc Band or you BeautI-
full Doll" are heard coming from II
hail II viii not in the futur" he the
wise policy to jump at conclusions ana
think II Is an amusement hall. In all
probability the next record played on
the photograph will Ice Il dissertation
ON hygiene and cleaning the teeth, for
such Is the novel idea that Dr. \. y.
Sinclair has hit upon tn attract PEG
pie to the tuberculosis exhibition that
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-04-10
PLENTY OF HOMESTEADS
FOR WOMEN. SAYS FREAR

FOR WOMEN, SAYS FREAR
Discussing with some amusement the
.eport in this mornings paper that an
unnamed prominent politician IL or
anizing n hui Of women to protest I"
secretary Fisher against the Govern
RS demonstrating policy, til" Governor
aid this morning that this was the
rst he had heard Of il
This II the first | have heard Of
t." he said. and from what can
make out. their CHIEF cause OF COM
,lant Is that they can not get home
dcads
As matter Of fact. there are be
Wccn twrlv" and thirteen hundred
.nmcstoads waiting to be taken up at
he present time and without any wait
or advertising. Any of them can he
I'D on five minutes notice.
"Of course. the only thing | can not
."arHntce Is that they will all b" on
'Ort street"
I. 1. + I. !. !. !. I. 1. !. !. !. !: !. !. !.
punucd solely to commercial and fl
anCial bodies.
Then Mr Castle spoke of the SprcCk-
u plblfIlNs NlbNlllN NlhbN Nv b'll'N''
,'cn II the suit does not clear up mat
crs Honolulu business men can got
he Sur,ckcls heirs to agre" to ."ll the
property here.
Ownership Only.
r /. Waldron moved an amendment
q Mr.. Smiths motion, the amendment
UiuG that III" work of the new CON o
,htt,, umcd to hunt up sites should
w. I'-;t,,tcd to sites only were the
ruuLG 'uuld Ice obtained In fee sim
H. Hnd this amendment carried by y
.otc Of to ., Mr Paris being one of
hose who voted against H. The orig
nal motion then carried unanimously,
just before the committee adjourn
ID. Mr.. Castle resigned as chairman,
stating that he Is going to leave the
Territory until the end of the year and
IAN not serve. However, his work has
been so excellent and enthusiastic that
the members present refused to con-
slider the resignation until he actually
leaves for the mainland, which, he stat e
ed, will be about the end Of May.
The special committee named con-
sists of Chairman Castle, G. W Smith
f. l.. WaldrOn and William William.
son. 1t IL to report back next week
If possible
New-York tribune., 1912-02-11
MISS TAFT TO TAKE PART
Will Appear in Fairy Play by
Mrs. Larz Anderson.
From The Tribune Bureau !

Washington Feb. 10-Miss Helen Taft
has interested herself in fairy play
written by her mothers friend, Mrs.
Larz Anderson, and will take leading
part in Little Madcap" when it is pre-
sented at The Playhouse, within few
weeks. Her exceedingly studious habits
and rather grave turn Of mind make II
all the more surprising that the Presi-
dents daughter has consented TO appear
in amateur thea tricals
She has been member Of the Wash
ington Playhouse Monday night dancing
class in A very quiet way and interests
herself in plays and musicals presented
there for charity Dinner parties.
luncheons and small dances have been
given for her there. but that she will ap-
pear in costume on the stage surprises
and delights her friends.
Mrs. Andersons husband. Larz Ander-
son. is Minister TO Belgium, and her
fairy stories. published in elaborate edi-
tons and illustrated by famous artists.
long ago created interest among her
friends, but this is her initial effort AT
dramatization. and the result is awaited
with interest
New-York tribune., 1912-02-11
FORGERY FOR $4,000
National City Bank Defrauded
by Persons Unidentified.

II was learned last night that the Ma
tional City Bank accepted forged check
for $4,000 on January q, paying out
the money to some one whose identity
has not yet been learned. None Of the
banks officers knew anything about the
forgery until last Thursday, when the
discovery was made that a check book
for the firm Of G. Gaudig & Blum Of
Leigsic, Germany, whose New York
had been delivered on forged order
had been delivere don forged order.
An investigation was started at once
Gaudig & Blum are dealers in
furs. and money for payrolls is drawn
out regularly, usually in $1,000 amounts.
Last Thursday Charles s. Porter who
represents tho firm in this country.
asked the bank to send him a new
checkbook The bank replied that this
had already been done. and that shey
held Mr.. Porters written order for the
book. When the signature was closely
examined. 1t was found TO he a forgery.
An inspection OF the cancelled checks Of
the firm brought to light the forged
check for $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-11
TAFT EAGER TO NAIL LIES
Tells League of Republican Clubs
Campaign Is Welcome

Washington. Feb. 10.-President Taft
speaking with campaign fervor and de-
flance, told an enthusiastic gathering at
the annual dinner tonight of the League
of State Republican Clubs that he wei.
coined the coming campaign as "a four
month period in which to get rid of lies
and Misrepresentation"
The President declared that even in
1910 the confidence of the Democrats of
ultimate victory in the whole govern
ment was misplaced, as the vote then
was "a review of Republicans by Repub-
leans" and constituted "a misunder-
standing, which has been clearing itself
away as the Republican party has given
evidences of the good faith in which il
is carrying out its promises Of 1908 -
He said:
The Republican party is still the Re-
publican party. II is not a reactionary
party II never was reactionary party
The Republican party. however. is the
progressive party. yet adhering 70 the
fundamentals Of the Constitution. which
it will not surrender
we are going into the campaign. It
is clearing atmosphere, and we ought
10 welcome it because it is a four month
period TO get rid of lies and misrepre-
sentations. And we can show that on
the record Of the Republican party We
can count on victory"
New-York tribune., 1912-02-11
ROB JEWELRY WINDOW
Thieves Break Glass and Escape
in TaXicab.

Max Machlis. who has a jewelry store
at No. 16 Clinton street. was very busy
at 7.3O o'clock last night attending 10
siv customers. He was engaged In sell
ting diamond in a pin and was 50
much engrossed in his task that he did
no, bear sharp tap at the frost-coy'
cred window.
4 crash of falling glass followed the
fan and Machis turned in time to see
, nair of hands reached through the
breach He rushed out Of the store, but
tho robbers had disappeared. The street
was crowded with passersby. but only
enc bvstander could he found VINO hau
coon tbe thieves. He volunteered the
information that two men had broken
tho window and had then ran around
into Houston street and jumped INTO
waiting taXicab.
Machlis returned to his store ana
found that ten pairs OF diamond ear
rings valued at 5000, which had been
displayed on cards in the window were
missing. outside the window he lounu
a hammer. and in the ntter oil broken
glass a diamond pin, which the thieNes
had dropped in their flight
Uc called up the Union Market police
oto,ior and Detective Joseph Kent was
90 10 work on the case. Machlis could
piWo pHt = him no description Of the robbers,
sor s on account of the frost on the win
iIl dmys =" ali ne had seen was a pair Of