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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-15

JED AS SOHE AS CnniS Htf>S'
Take it when fellows naughty long
about this time OF year.
When you count the days comm
fore old Santa Claus is here,
There is some one to remind you to be
careful and be good,
Or the old chap will forget you and
ies pass the neighborhood.
ire heard it every Christmas-time,
and once / used TO think
That everything they said was so, and
scarcely dared to blink:
But I'm little wiser now and only
smile today,
For Santa always seems to come no
matter what they say.
Nov, Willie says my mother, III
you're not a better boy,
And don't stop dom all these things
which trouble and annoy,
/ fear that Santa Claus will jes' drive
past on Christmas Eve,
And not single present from his pack
will stop to leave
But, even as she says IT, can see a
halfway smile,
And / know she's only scarin' me and
foolin' all the while.
/ don't believe that Santa Ciaus~could
hear to stay away;
AT any rate he always comes no mat
ter what they say.
Louis E. Thayer
ST. Louis, Mo-, Dec. u, 1912.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-15

The Gate City is having consider
able to say about the Good Fellow
movement inaugurated for the pur-
pose Of making children happy on
Christmas day. Don't let the children
get all of the pleasure away from You
older folk. Join in the Good Fellow
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-15
THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS

i-1E WEEN bEFUHE I1kIS MAS.
The following editorial was written
thirteen years ago for The Gate City
BY Sam NJ. Clark, its longtime editor.
1t is just as beautiful and just as true
and just as appropriate to this Christ
mas season as it vas long ago. We
are repeating it for the pleasure of
those who enjoy good literature flor
it is that and to bring again to our
remembrance that man with the gifted
pen.
1T is the week before Christmas.
The center of American thought is
not now far away but is centered in
each American home. II glows about
father and mother and brother end
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-15
movement and share the happiness OF
the day with the children.

With Main street dirty 1t is a hard
matter to convince the people OF Keo-
kuk that very much progress is being
made toward the city beautiful
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-15

A Chicago girl. insulted by male
person tossed him down two flights
of stairs. Some male persons have
TO be assisted in taking a tumble.p
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-15
He AdvertIsed- last.

There was a man in our town,
And he was wondrous wise;
He swore ct was his policy
He would not advertise.
But one sad day he advertised,
And thereby hangs a tale,
The ad. was set in quite small typ,
And headed "Sheriff's Sale"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-15

Red Cross seal is the heighth of
fashion for all letters and packages
this month.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-15

Mobile is to have great white
way" So is Keokuksome day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-12-15

II you are troubled with chronic
constipation, the mild and gentle ef-
feet Of Chamberlain's Tablets makes
them especially suited to your case.
For sale by Wilkinson & Co. Pharm-
acy and J r. Kiedaisch & Son.---Adv.
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Read The Daily Gate city. 10
cents per week.
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Gssss Ess2 sssssD
SsdKuz1s
JEs, AS SURE AS CHRISTMAS.

keokuk. Iowa Dec. IS, 1912
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-03

md driving my fist into his face. At
last l gripped his pistol, wrenched 1t
forth, and struck with the butt. He
sank back, limp and breathless, and
| rose to my knees looking down into
the upturned face. Almost at the mo-
ment her hand tou he'd my shoulder.
SIS lie dead? Have you killed him."
Ear from it," l answered gladly.
"He is merely stunned, and will re-
yiye presently, but with a sad head
ache. would not have hit him, but
he is stronger man than l."
ooh, you were justified. 1t was done
to protect me. l knew you must be
somewhere near"
"You were waiting for me?"
"Yes-no; not exactly that. was
in the summer house; I did not mean
you should see me, but I wished to
be sure of your escape; I-I-of course
was anxious"
Il can easily understand that, for you
have assumed much risk-even ven
tured the life of the devoted Peter"
ooh, no; you rate my devotion too
high by far Peters life has not been
endangered"
"But the guard told me he was the
direct cause Of all that firing beyond
the ravine."
The starlight revealed the swift
merriment in her eyes.
"I-I-well, | believe he was orig
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-03
CHAPTER Xxx.
The Lady's Plan,


must have remained there an hour
undisturbed, listening to faint sounds
In the rooms above, and peering out
between the iron bars at n little
square OF blue sky, and some waving
branches. Once, with ear pressed
against the door, | could distinguish
the regular steps Of a sentinel pacing
back and forth, and out Of the window
! caught the silhouette of cooked
hat and brown gun barrel. fSeldon was
evidently guarding me with the ut
most care.
BY the light judged the time some
what beyond noon. when the door
opened suddenly, and Peter appeared
bearing trap. He was as mysterl-
ously silent and professional as upon
his first visit, not even favoring me
with glance, his mind apparently
intent upon his duties. moving about
noiselssly, wiplng the table, and plac.
ing his load OF dishes thereon with
great care that all should be arranged
In perfect order The door remained
ajar during these preparations, a
Queens Ranger standing there mo-
tlonless, leaning on his gun, and eye
ing us steadily. At last Peter drew
up a chair, busted It, and with wave
of tho hand invited me to be seated
/ ate as slowly as possible, while he
stood over me, anticipating my every
want. He might have been wax fig
ure, so mechanically did he operate
and the sentinel never for an instant
relaxed his scrutiny.
had picked up almost the last
crumb, toying with It is desperation
when a voice spoke apparently from
the head of the stair. The Ranger
turned his head to answer, and at the
instant paper pellet was crushed into
my hand. Instinetively my fingers
closed over II. and as the guard turned
back again, grufily ordering us L
hurry up, Peter was at the opposit,
side Of the table gathering up th'
dishes, his bald head shining brilliant
~. his eyes as duh as those Of fish
I leaned back watching him, clutchlnl
the paper pellet in the palm of on,
hand. until he passed out with hi
tray, and the door clicked behind him
Not once did he glance toward me, o
acknowledge my presence. Fearful
lest might be spled upon, my hear
beating wildly In anticipation. la,
down in the bunk with face to tn
vail, and unrolled the pellet II cor
tnhed but u few words, hastily scrlt
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-03
CHAPTER XXI.
That moment l reached hi
Words Of Love.

In spite of the fact that he was
armed The advantage was all with me.
Ills grip on tho girl dragged her to
the ground with him, but she rolled
aside as, wd grappled like two wild
beasts, my fingers at his throat.
knew the strength of the man, but
my first blow had sent his brain reel.
Ing, while the surprise of my unex-
peoted assault gave me the grip
sought. He struggled to one knee,
wrenching his arms free, but went
down again as my ilst cracked against
his jaw. Then II was arm to arm,
muscle to muscle, every slnew
strained as We chung TO each other
striving for mastery. He fought like
a fiend, gouging and swapping to make
me break my hold, but only chung
the closer, twisting one hand free,
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-03

II was not III the house when they
came, father; Peter ard were back Of
the stables, fortunately mounted. We
were obliged to ride hard, as we were
chased several miles, and returned as
soon as II appeared safe"
"And Eric?"
"He departed before Captain Grant
arrived" she Qeplied unhesitatingly,
land must be already safe within his
own lines"
ut was Eric, them"
"Who else could 1t be? Surely Cap
tain Grant told you as much"
The colonels eyes wandered about
the little group, and his doubt and be-
wilderment were clearly evident.
do you know Erics purpose in
coming here? in presuming to act as
an officer in DelaSan's company"
"He did not inform me, sir"
"You know this MANI"
She turned, and looked at me for
the first time, silent plea in her blue
eyes.
81 do-he is Major Lawrence Of Gen.
eral Washington's army" her voice
low, but distinct. 81 have known him
since the Continental troops were first
quartered In Philadelphia"
started slightly, yet as instantly
recovered my outward composure
realizing that this strange girl again
purposed protecting me from exposure
even at the expense of falsehood.
Indeed; you were doubtless aware
then that he was within Sir Henry
Clinton's lines as spy?"
Ear from it," she laughed easily
not glancing toward me, but permit
ting her eyes to rest upon the Devil
dered face Of Captain Grant. "Why
that idea is perfectly absurd. Did yo,
tell my father so ridiculous story
captain?"
did 1! What else could I say?" HI
growled Indignantly ale was within
our lines in British uniform"
Her long lashes yelled the blu
depths modestly.
"Yet there might be. other reason
for such masquerade, gentlemen" ,sh
confessed. would It be impossible
think you, that he should have take
so great q risk to again meet wit
me-"
There was a silence following tn
simple question, broken by Seldom
laugh, as he slapped his knee in al
probation.
Good enough. by Gad!" he e.
claimed heartily. "The lass has cleared
the mystery with word. The fellow
would be poor soldier indeed to fai
In such q test-eh, Grants"
, The Ranger scowled at him in sui
: len response, his face dark with pas
= sion.
"IIells acre! This thing may toucl
. your humor, but not mine. What Il
n the meaning of your words, Mistress
Claire? Are you shameless, forgetting
the pledge between us?"
She turned her face toward him n
n a queen might, her head held high
her cheeks flaming.
/ "You have said your answer one
IS for all, Captain Grant. There is n
pledge between US"
. But, daughter" broke IN the colone
still bewildered by this sudden explC
sion. 81 can scarcely comprehend
surely it was understood that you wer
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-03
nose who kind

1880
I,,l4sed the affair, but the fact
That I might possess a heart Of my
own was entirely overlooked. AS a
child / permitted you to plan my fu-
ture without protest. / AMI woman
now; have been out IA the world;
the war has taken all girlhood from
nc. II this were not true the way
Captain Grant has watched my every
action in Philadelphia would have dis
gusted me with the thought OF ever
ntrustlng my happiness to him. He
has openly QuarTeled with every man
{ have spoken to, or danced with. He
has made me the sport OF all the city
sallants by jealous wrangling. Now
/ is done with. IT'S in shame that |
am driven 10 say all this here in pres
snce Of these gentlemen, but / will not
stand in silence while Majo: Lawrence
Is being condemned as a spy. He was
at the dance to meet again, with me,
and for no other purpose"
Colonel Mortimers face had ex-
pressed many emotions, while she was
speaking, but now II hardened into
military severity, his hand clinched
on theshrm Of the chair.
DO ! understand, then, that this
officer was there at your request?"
81 think" hesitating slightly. che
knew he was not unwelcome."
And" his voice breaking slightly,
"he came here also to meet your
Certainly not" her head lifting In.
dignantly. II am your daughter, and
am guilty OF nothing unworthy our
family name. have no shame to con,
TESS. Major Lawrence is an officer
and a gentleman, the friend Of Wash
ington, and my friend also. At any
other time he would be welcome
guest at our table. II he rlsked his
life to meet with me In Philadelphia
II was done openly and honorably In
the midst Of acquaintances. There
has been nothing hidden or clandes
tine. He was brought to Elmhurst I
prisoner. bound to his horse, guarded
by armed men. In the morning
learned his Identity, and at once hst
him released. That ia ALL" and sh.
gave a gesture with her hands, "ant
trust, gentlemen. my explanation will
be sufficient"
And you warned him Of my suspl
cions In Philadelphia" exclaimed
Grant, causing him to attack me, an,
then released him from arrest here.
THAT is partially true; you endeay
ored to provoke quarrel the momen
you met. had no desire he shout
fall into your hands as a prisoner
When you appeared at this house
assisted his escape"
But, Claire. how came you here
Why did you leave Philadelphia"
Because have brother. sir, whor
| can only meet in secret" she reptile
quietly. IL came without thought {
danger, for war has not cost us friend
In this country; our home has r,
NAMED until now untouched by val
GALS, and | felt amply protected
: those who accompanied me upon tn
: ride-our old house servants" Sh
= ''slt at the side of his chair, he
bowed upon his arm, and hi
'oked her hair. 81 regret II
smed unmaldenly, or don
cay deem wrong, father, Il
led right TO me-"
Cooked at US silently Il
" seemed a Song while, his finger
'ondljng the treesss of the G'rl's hal
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-03
Coal Tract for Sale.

CONTINUED on Fourth Page
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-03

OILY two houses out &C each
Thousand burn. Every hcC must
die. Yet people beg to insuA
their houses, and put off life If
surencc or never take it Cal
and let us explain our coupon
Premium Reduction life policy.
how the accumulation on what
you pay make each succession
payment smaller, Protect your
family - increase your estate,
COTTLE & HOVERMALE,
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-03

We have a GOO acre tract o
coal land in Breathitt county
situated on the o. &, X. R. R.
that we will sell at a very Low
figure, if taken soon. We will
sell in fee for less than the usua
mineral right price, See us ant
get this bargain.
CoTTLE & HovERMALE.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-03
Z. Copyright, A. G. Mcclurg q Co., l0ii.
n SYNOPSIS.

. CHAPTER I-Major Lawrence, son of
Judge Lawrence of Virginia, whose wife
yes Lee. is sent on a perilous mission
~ Gen, Washington, just after the win
ger at Valley Forge.
z CHAPTER II-Disguised in a British
1dpiform arrives within the enemy's lines.
cHAPTER IH-The Major attends
treat fete and saves the Lady of the
tfdended Rose" from mob. He later meets
ne girl at a brilliant ball
fEHAPTER Iv-Troublc is started over
fwaltz, and Lawrence is urged by his
RSr, NistresT Mortimer, 0he Lady OF
Il, Blended Rose), to make his escape.
1CHAPTER V-Lawrence is detected as
Spy by Captain Grant Of the British
my who agrees to a duel
uSHAPTER vI-The duel Is stoned by
rants friends and the spy makes a dash
liberty, swimming river following a
Frow escape.
EHAAPTER XII--The Major arrives at
enop or blacksmith who Is friendly,
knows the Lady OF the Blended
iAPTER vIII-Captain Grant and
ygers arrive and search the blacksmIth
~ In vain for the spy.
OHAPTER IX-Lawrence Joins the min
men who capture Grant and his
N.
4APTER X-Msjor Lawrence Is made
foner by an Indian and two white
HAPTER txI-Lawrenc captors locl
IN strong cell, where he meets
n the TALLER.
WAPTER XTT-Peter advises Law.
Il not to attempt escape as "somC
win send for him.
WAPTER XIII-Grants appearance,
mystery to the combination OF cir
|PTER XIv--I.awrence again meet
dy OF the Blended Rose. who in
him. that he II In her house ant
he was In command OF the part!
Hacked and captured him.
|PTER XV-The captive IL thrus
dark underground chamber whei
Grant begins search OF til
PTER XVI-After digging his wa
lawrence finds the place deserted
rces OF n battle and a dead ma
the threshold.
PTER XvTI-Col, Mortimer faith
the Lady OF tho Blended Rose. find
ne in ruins.
VTlsR xvIII-capt. Grant insist
Rrsnce be strung up at once.
CHAPTER XIX.
Ar ratiar Qaar,
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-03

rdon Me, Gentlemen" She Said
xoftIy, "but Perhaps | Can Explain
Much Of This Mystery"
with q bow, and remained stand
fber eyes upon her father. Not
had she even glanced toward ell
CGrdnt or me, but | noticed the
) flush Of color on cheek evldenc-
lher excitement. What was she
X TO explain2 How account for
strange actions Of the past few
." Hoy came she to be here at
You'd she confess the truth
y before us all, or would she feel
iied in concoalment2 | could not,
ut, doubt the honesty Of the girls
/, and yet was II possible for her
Smpel these men TO accept her YER
e. (which had occurred2 Would
q fslsehood TO protect me
Nelf?"
'Apady explained much,
thkiHs she might
Il has already beer
rulckly. but with
and apprecl
zane has
n
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-03

. no here yesterday morning when
1n came?"
Fl found no trace Of his presence.
Dir" -
~ There was moment Of silence,
broken Unexpectedly by the rustie OF
- dress. turned in surprise, and saw
Claire standing quietly in the door
; way.
Pardon me, gentlemen" she said
softly, but perhaps'I can explain
much OF this mystery, and establish
Ahe identity of Major Lawrence"
Seldom sprang forward and offered
her a chair. but abe merely thanked
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-07-03
whistles for tho Deaf. "

Every deaf person should carry a
whistle. II the family make It an
lnvarlablo rule for some one to ep-
pear In answer 10 the whistle the one
afflicted with deafness wiz be pleased
with the result II will prevent use
less calling and save many steps
Il has been tried aud found most sat
lSfaetory.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-03-02

When you visit the new room
which the Wallace State Bank have
just finished, be sure and look at
the large rug which you will see
there. This rug we were able to
furnish from our regular stock.
This rug will give you an idea of
the high class of merchandise we
have in this department.
The Ready-made department re-
ceived an Improvement in the way
of a new show case this week. This
case was made by the Sanquist
people here, and will be used for
white suits and delicate shades
which soil easily.
A Spring month has now ar
rived. Our Spring merchandise is
here and the most of it on display.
First choice is always the best.
Jas. Edgar and Ennis Hodges
took advantage of the snow storm
the first of the week and went out
and tried their luck at duck hunt
ing. They did not have any more
ducks than they could use them
selves.
March LIST is the time of year
that most land payments become
due. This is also a time that gro
Gerry bills become due. When you
receive your statement, make us
glad by sending us check.
The telephone people put new
batteries in connection with our
phone Friday. This phone has
pretty constant use during the
business hours, and uses up the
batteries.
We pay for the space on the
back of this paper, but do not
have any objections to your look
ing at the same free of charge.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-03-02

The Puritan was not man of
speculation. The distinction be-
tween his case and others was sim
ply that he practiced what he be-
lieved.-Wendell Phillips.
We are mailing out a number of
Puritan Undermuslin catalogs this
week. These tell you about this
splendid line of merchandise. We
are sure you will agree with us
that this catolog is work of art
One day this week we shipped
81 cases of ranch eggs. Not so
bad for one day shipment.
Thursday night the Hardware de-
partment transferred the Universal
line of ranges and stoves to the
front part of the room and moved
the cases of queensware which oc-
cupied this space to the rear. The
line of Universal stoves is very
complete, and will give you the
best of satisfaction.
Mrs. Maxwell made a three day
trip to Denver the fore part of the
week.
This is the last call for a free
chance on the Free Sewing ma
chine. Remember this drawing
and demonstration occurs next
Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock. A
chance on this machine is absolute
ly free. Please call and fill out
coupon.
Steer-o Boullion cubes is some
thing new which the Grocery de-
partment has added this week.
These. are highly recommended for
soups.
Tangerines are something else
you will find in the Grocery that
we have not been in the habit of
handling.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-03-02
WARNING TO FARMERS

Prof. Fitch of the Agricultural
college sends this warning to
Chisholm Bros. of Del Norte, and
our farmers may save some grief
if they pay heed to the advice con
tained therein:
The letter The Valley
should be warned against the pur-
chase of Idaho Pearls" seed un-
less they know they are Pearls.
Most | have seen are Charles
Downings, good on West slope,
but no good out in the Valley
Many man will go broke if he
buys Downings for Pearls.
pearl e-blinds are pink, Down
ings white.
Pearl recessed stem is larger
and lower than Downings; Pearls
are more nosey."
Phone calls for information will
be answered by Chisholm Bros. OF
Del Norte.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-03-02
HOLD MASS CONVENTION

At a convention held at City
hall Tuesday night, called for the
purpose of making nominations
for the spring election, the follow
ing candidates were nominated:
For mayor, w A. Bronaugh
for councilmen, w. S. French and
Charles Akers from the west side ;
w. w. Wright and Charles Bech-
tell, from the cen ntral; B. A. Glib
son and w. W. Wyland, from east
division Of the town.
There were five candidates
placed in nomination for mayor,
viz; ". A. Bronaugh, Harman
Manecke, W. j. Clark, DR.. True
blood aud Willis Fassett. On first
ballot Mr.. Bronaugh received a
plurality of one vote more than
Mr.. Manecke and was declared the
unanimous choice of the conven-
tion. There were no states and
every o present was free to pre-
sent candidates and to say a good
word for the man of his choice.
F. &. Howard, of the present
board, said none of the board
cared to serve longer, number of
them having been members of the
board three years.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-03-02
CHORAL CANTATA

David, the Shepherd Boy was
given by local musical talent at
the Broadway opera house Thurs
day night, and will be repeated
tonight (Friday.)
The characters were well chosen
and the parts were exceedingly
well played. The shepherds,
shepherdesses, soldiers and child
rem in their quaint, but beauti-
full costumes were extremely inter
esting and entertaining to their
hearers.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-03-02
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

The Rio Grande County Central
Committee was called to meet at
Monte Vista Monday afternoon to
fix upon a time and place for hold
ing county convention to select
II delegates to the state conven-
ton at Colorado Springs, March
.27.
The committee selected Del
Norte as the place for holding the
convention, and March 23d as the
date.
The primaries in the several pre-
cincts will be held March q, The
convention will be composed of 81
delegates.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-03-02

A case Of E. Popejoy VS.. j. f.
Blackburn was tried before Judge
Holbrook at Monte Vista Thurs
day, in which plaintiff claimed
1880 cash and the transfer of a
house in Monte Vista as damages
for failure of defendant to comply
with a contract for 100 acres of
land at 500 per acre. Mr.. Black
burns defence was that the value
of the land was misrepresented and
was worth not to exceed $50 to S25
per acre. The Judge was of the
opinion that Mr.. Popejoy failed to
make out a case and rendered ju lg-
ment for the defendant.