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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-06-20

topped table occupied the center OF
the apartment, a massive affair, hanked
by leather upholstered reading chair,
while before the front windows were
cushioned lodges. My rapid glimpse
about ended In Peter standing in Dig
nifed silence barely within the door,
his hand upon the knob.
Il am authorized, SIR" he said inn
pressively, gazing directly across my
shoulder, not a feature expressing
emotion, ito permit you to remain
here on parole"
Parole! What do you meant"
Parole was, I believe, the word
used, sir" in calm explanation. 1T is,
as understand, sir, a military term
signifying pledge"
"Oh, / know that. Kindly concede
that possess some small intelligence,
Peter. But to whom is this parole
given, and what does 1t irnply2"
ITO myself, sir. This may seem
slightly unconventional, sir, but trust
you will repose sufficient confidence in
me not to object. The sole require
ments are that you remain in this
room until sent for"
THAT will not be long?"
Il think not, sir"
''And who will send for met"
Peters eyes surveyed me, but with
out expression.
4 am quite unable to answer that,
SIR"
He was enough to provoke saint,
but | had already butted my head
against that stone wall sufficiently to
learn the uselessness Of any further
attempt. Peter was Peter, and
crushed back my first impatient excla-
nation to say humbly:
''All right, my man, I'll walt here"
sank back into the upholstered
chair, and for moment atssr he had
closed the door / did not move. Then,
scarcely knowing whether to laugh or
swear over the situation, crossed the
room, and gazed out through the win
dow. Far down the winding driveway,
half concealed behind the trees,
body of British troops was tramping
toward the house.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-06-20
oHAPTER xmI.
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 ! 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
partisans, 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 l 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 adj
vance, and the former strobe directly
toward the house, while the majority
Of his following flung themselves at
fun 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 / waited. Then Peters voice
said solemnly, as II announcing dis
tinguished guest:
Captain Alfred Grant,"
There was an exclamation Of sur
prise, a quick exchange Of sentences
indistinguishable, although l 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 dare
not venture to use the window which
was IN plain view Of those soldiers
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-06-20

for being over jealous ia my service.
/ received you as soon as knew who
you were"
YES" somewhat Modified, Z pre-
sumo that is true, although you are
chilly enough. the Lord knows. But
what brings you here3"
"That must remain my secret. Cap
tain Grant-for the present"
rOh, very we'll thought It might
have some connection with Eric's pres
ence in this neighborhood. =
with Eric! What do you mean3
Have you seen him?"
"Ahl so I've got below the surface
at lastl / thought might with that
thrust. Yes, / saw him last night. I
didn't know what the devil the fellow
was up to, but l thought I'd let him
play out his game. It was q right
nervy trick, so far as it went. but un-
fortunately the rebels came in before
/ discovered what 1t all led up to"
eYou do not make It very clear to
me-"
Il told you 1t was not even clear TO
myself. This Is all know. When I
joined Delavan last night just after
dark he had a young ofaeer Of Light
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-06-20

all night in familiarity He is some
near relative Of yours this Eric?"
ooh, you have overheard? You
know the name through hearing Cap
tain Grant speak?"
Eyes; / could not very well help do
ing so. Peter had stationed me in the
library, but there was nothing said
between you two to make me suspect
your identity"
you supposed me to be the Heuten-
anti"
why should not? The voice was
the same; at least sufficiently similar
to deceive me. and he never addressed
you in way to arouse my suspicious.
Is your brother named Eric?"
Eyes; told you, did not, that we
are twins? The physical resemblance
between us is very strong; no doubt
our voices sound alike also. or would
to comparative stranger. VIII you
not be seated. Major? We shall not
have long to converse, and there is
much to be said before those down
stairs complete their rather frugal
meal-Peter has promised to delay
serving as much as possible. but, as
our larder is not extensive. at best it
viii not be long. You overheard Cap
tain Grants threat?"
ITO search the house for your broth
er-yes.
He wiz carry It out," quietly, her
eyes, no longer smiling, on my face.
There has never been friendship be
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-06-20
cHAPrER XIV.
Again the Lady.


must think rapidly, and act as
quickly. Yet, il 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 it would be as
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 ! should have the entire up
per portion to myself. Deciding to
make the venture ! had my hand on
the knob of the door, when it was
opened quietly from without, and l
was startled by the sudden appearance
Of Peter. Whatever excitement may
have prevailed among the other mem
bers Of this peculiar household this
model servitor remained with dignity
unrufled. He surveyed me calmly,
rubbing his bald head with one hand.
''You win pardon the delay, sir" he
said calmly. But circumstances have
arisen changing the original plans.
VIII you kindly accompany me?"
"But where, Peter? | don't wish to
be seen by these new arrivals"
"Have no fear, sir" condescending-
IL, and with an authoritative wave Of
the hand. 1.-THE officers are at table,
and will know nothing Of our move
ments."
! 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 partially opened door. A glimpse
within made me deem it music room,
although / could see merely along one
wall.
"You will enter, sir, while / 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
were drawn, and the room seemed
dark after the sun-glare of the hall. /
advanced a step or two, almost con-
WINGED the apartment was unoccupied,
when voice addressed me.
Under more favorable conditions,
Major Lawrence, it would give me
pleasure to welcome you to the hospi-
talities Of Elmhurst."
swung about as on pivot and saw
her standing with one hand upon the
high back of chair, her blue eyes
smiling merrily. felt the hot rush Of
blood to my cheeks, the quick throb Of
pulse, with which / recognized her. /
was so surprised that, for the instant,
the words sought to utter choked in
my throat.
''You have not suspected?" she
asked. you did not know this was
my homer"
Nothing was farther from my
thoughts" exclaimed hastily. "All
knew Of your home was that it was
situated somewhere in the Jerseys. But
wait, perhaps I begin to understand
the lieutenant who brought me here;
his voice has been echoing in my ears
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-31
AFTER BOLTON ESTATE
Mothers says Daughter-in-iaw Had
Two Husbands.

Mandan.-That Mrs. Guy Bolton had
two husbands when she was married
to Guy Bolton, who recently was shot
and killed, is the assertion of Mrs.
George Upright. of Bismarck, mother
Of Mr. Bolton, and she has applied for
letters of administration, claiming to
be the sole heir to the estate of her
son. In probate court in Burleigh
county was given such letters, but an
appeal has been taken by Mrs. Bolton
to the district court.
According to Mrs. Upright, Mrs. Boil
ton was originally married in 1902 to
man named Reynolds, he deserving
her four years later. In 1911, It IL
charged, she married man named
Wright and that she was divorced
from him on Aug. 20 of this year. On
June 10, or two months before the
divorce was granted from Wright, she
was married to Guy Bolton in this city,
Mrs. Bolton contends that under the
North Dakota statutes, which presume
that a husband is dead if he has not
been heard from In five years, the pro.
cess Of divorce was not necessary and
that her marriage to Bolton was legal.
She says her marriage to Wright is not
binding, because it took place before
the tlve-year period, and that, there.
fore, she was in reality free from
matrimonial ties Of any kind when she
became the wifi of Bolton. I'D /,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-31
STUDENTS IN POLITICS.
Clubs at North Dakota ~" viii De
bate Presidential Question.

Grand Forks.-Respective merits Of
the three leading presidential candi-
dates will be debated by University
Of North Dakota students az a result
Of tho challenge issued by the Uni
versity Woodrow Wilson Club to tho
other political clubs at the institution.
The Roosevelt club has accepted the
challenge, and the debate will take
place next week.
The Wilson Club gave F. O. He'll
strom, the Democratic candidate for
governor, big reception Friday night
and plans several big meetings at the
university, for the students.
Roosevelt club plans are along the
same lines. Their first work will be
October 20 when Jane Adams speaks
here. They will have big reception
in conjunction with the Grand Forks
Votes for Women League.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-31
JUDGE WON'T RUN.
North Dakota Jurist Leaves competI-
.t. tor Clear Field.

North Dakota Jurist Leaves competI-
tor Clear Field.
Observation-Disclosures Walter H. Win
chester, Of the Sixth Judicial district,
has published an open letter to voters
of the district stating that he had
withdrawn from the race for re-elec-
ton. He was one of the two candi-
dates at the primaries in June and was
second. His name therefore appears
on the ballot with Neussle's his op-
ponent at the primary election. This
leaves the field clear for the Washburn
man.
Mr.. Winchester is the Oldest Judge
In the state, both in point Of service
and age. He was the first Judge elect
cd in the Sixth district after the or.
ganization Of the state, and has held
that of1lce twenty-four years continu-
ously.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-31
NEEDS OF FARMERS
CROFT AND 1AeIER FACILITIES
FOR Occurring
CAPITAL.
APPLIES TO NORTHWEST,
UnlversIty President Contends That
Present System Must Be
Improved for Best
Results.

Grand Forks.-That one of the
greatest needs Of the northwest ia
facilities whereby the farmers can
secure capital and credit at more rea.
sonable rates. Is the Arm opinion OF
President F. L. McVey Of the state
university. President McVey spent
the summer months studying condi
lions In Germany, Denmark and other
European countries. In Denmark the
farmers have co-operated and are able
to command capital at not over Ave
per cent. In discussing this important
subject President McVey said:
Il am thoroughly convinced that
what our farmers in tho northwest
need more than anything else 10 not
conservation of forests, nor increase
Of fertility Of the soil, nor even rota-
ton Of crops, but better credit facili.
ties to secure capital at reasonable
rates with which to apply their labor
to the land.
thine was when cheap lands pro-
duced crops with little labor and CAPT.
tai. Under that condition the greater
part Of this country was incorporated
into cultivated farms, of which there
are not far from 100000 home
steads. During the greater part of
this process working capital has been
relatively too dear for liberal use.
Too much of what was available had
to take the fixed form of machinery,
10 meet the situation created by scarce
and high priced labor. That situation
checked improvements. made growth
In intensive directions, slower, and
caused many to cash in the unearned
increment coming from the improve
ment Of the farm values, at a time
when their residence on farms was
needed to check the rising prices of
foodstuffs.
Nothing is probably more funda-
mentally responsible for the heavy in
crease in the cost of living than mort
cages bearing from eight per cent in
terest in the west and south from the
early eighties to the middle of the
nineties. Capital at reasonable loan
ing rates must lead the way back to
the farm by putting the investor in
productive lands on something Of a
parity as a broker with the merchant,
the manufacturer, the railroad and
other corporations. That can be done
If the experience Of Europe is intelli
gently applied, and until it is done
the premium on farm abandonment
is apt to prevail, and high prices
| with It."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-31
FIRES INCREASE.
Eight North Dakota Counties Suffer
Losses.

Grand Forks.-Prairie fire losses In
North Dakota this fall are heavier
than for many years, and the fires
have covered wider territory.
Stutsman, Ward, Emmons, Williams,
Divide, BoWsman, Mountrail and RAM
sey are the counties in which losses
varying from few thousand up to
100000 or $4,000 have been reported.
AS result of the fires warnings
have been issued by state officials, by
the Better Farming Association and
by railroads against the indiscrimi
nate handling of fire in the open.
Stutsman county has suffered the
heaviest loss. One fire burned between
Medina and Streeter; another covered
the district near Pingree, while stiff
! another did damage near Buchanan.
Near Ambrose in Divide county, Lin
| coin Valley township was almost en-
tirely fire-swept Several hundred SET
tiers made a long fight against tho
flames and they were finally successful
in getting the blaze under control
The fire was accidently started IN 4
claim shack by the overlapping Of Q
stove.
South Of New Salem citizens Of that
place and farmers were successful In
controlling a nre In sixteen stacks Of
| wheat on the Fred Joersz farm. One
stack was burned. but the others were
saved whom the tractor engines used
in threshing pulled the grain away.
using big cable. The fire burned
over some hay land. ,
Near Marmarth, in Bowman county,
about 500 acres of grain and 1000
| acres Of hay land were burned over.
| Between Tagus and Blaisdell hum
dreds of acres Of hay land and grain
were burned when a spark from a
threshing engine started a fire. Most
Of the grain in shock was saved, but
the hay losses are very heavy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-31
" ;llyS lAHCE5T fA1M cd
CONSISTS OF MORE THAN 26,o0e
AGREE IN ALL.
Mennonite Colony Negotiates for ths
0alrymple Estate In North
Dakota. ~~~'

Fargo.-What is considered the larg
est farm in the world. located in Cas-
county, near Casselton. will probably
pass within week into the posses.
sion Of a committee representing
colony Of Mennonites from PennsyL
vania. Arrangements are being made
for the sale of the farm, which con.
sists Of more than $4,000 acres, to q
committee which is here and EN-.
powered to make the DEAL
According to James Walker, who II
at the head of the Mennonite colony,
II the purchase is made the colony
now located in western Pennsylvania
will be moved to North Dakota. The
great Dalrymple estate will be split
up into small farms and family wiz
be placed on each 100 acres.
The committee representing the 70.
ngious sect arrived in Fargo last weeh
and has been negotiating since. It 10
understood the owners have been q
fsred rs an acre for the entire trast.
The Dalrymple is the largest farm
Ia North Dakota and is declared to b
the largest in one stretch Of land n
the world.
The Mennonites resemble the ouah.
ers In manners and belief. They aye
distinguished by their plain clothiag
and simple ways. and are proficient
t1llers OF the soil. The set was o.
fered inducements by the Russian
government to colonize in Russia, but
abhoring strife refused to go to the
land Of the car.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-31
Republican EIector, Meet.

Jamestown.-A meeting Of republi
can presidential electors Of North d.
kota was held in jamestown this week
Organization was perfected with q
J. Seller of Jamestown as chairman
and George H. Stone Of Mott. score
tary. The headquarters will b q
Jamestown. A plea for republican sup
port will be made in each precinct
Of tho state. Tho republican electorl
are F. w. Cathro, Bottineau; w. NJ.
Anderson. Devils Lake; A. P. Paul
son, Valley City; O. ]. Seller, James
town, and George H. Stone. Mott
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-31
PRIZE WINNER DIES.
Man Whom James J. Hill Consider,
Best Manager In State Stricken.

Grand Forks.-Thomas May, winner
Of the James j. Hill prize several
years ago for the best managed farm
n North Dakota, died here in hos.
pital after an operation for appendi.
citis. Mr.. May was personal friend
Of James ]. Hill and his method Of
farming was much admired by the
railroad magnate. He had farmed two
miles from Larimore since 1881.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-31
Child Killed.

Jamestown. Jessie Ruff, Is years
old. was killed, and four other mem
bers of the Gottfried Ruff family, of
Kuhn, N. D., were severely burned.
when kerosene lamp exploded.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1912-03-14

the first of the wk with an attack
OF appendicitis and has been a
very sick man. For while it
was thought that an operation
was the only remedy, but good
care and good advice will lead
to his recovery without the aid
of the surgeons knife.
A. Weholt left Wednesday and
VIII enjoy a two months vaca-
ION. He went direct to San
Francisco, and from there will
proceed to Washington, ID. c.
by way of the Panama canal
stopping at Galveston, Texas. anc
New Orlans. He will return by
way of New York and Chicago
E. w. johnson and family ar.
rived Tuesday evening from War
renton, Mo-, and will reside here
permanently. Mr.. Johnson is a
practical printer and is helping
out in the Mountaineer office. He
will rest up this summer but will
stick type just enough to keep
his hand in. "-Kooskia Noun.
taineer.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1912-03-14

me 1he advantages it offers Justify
;a !, is the largest town
IN a vast scope of country 'o oor
ering almost four counties w 10y,
tne area of its own county nf
which it is the county seat G i
greater than two or three Of tba
snaiier eastern states. If is car.
AMY time that our community
awaken to an understa M ).
VI It's own Importance and
opportunities, and get busy in an
effort to make the most Of them
II you are a property owner, or
an interested citizen, take yonr
part Of the responsibility in
bringing about this needed avail T.
ening, and when you read this
prle1 comment let it be a re-
minder to you that YOU should
pegin work at once by speaking
10 your neighbor on this impor,
laht subject IN cheerful and
encouraging manner, laying aside
all sectional or local differences
and making it matter of com,
mon interest and community nro-
gresS.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1912-03-14
KoosKIA ITEMS.

Bill Corbett is going to get
his Indian ball players together
next week and says he has the
material for a good team.
Lloyd Fem, former "devil" in
this office, has turned out to be
a government sleuth and is do
ing "gumshoe" duty under Su-
pervisor Fisher of the Clearwater
forest reserve.
Don't forget the base ball
dance next Friday night. The
proceeds will go towards the cree
ton of grrandstand in the ball
park and it is hoped that the
dance will be largely attended.
Landlord Hovey says that bust
mss has been better during the
winter just closed than it has
been during any winter since he
came to Kooskia, and this is his
ninth year in the hotel business
here.
William d. Hammond is now
In charge of the electric light
plant and he is about the bust
est man in town. The light
plant is doing good work and
patrons are highly pleased with
the service.
John Quinlan was taken down
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1912-03-14

interviewed between it and the
one he now seeks"
This shows clearly that the
democratic brethren view with
anything but serenity and com
piacency the advent of the re-
douotable colonel into the politi-
cal arena, devoutly wishing that
ne had stopped with the shying
OF his sombrero into the ring.
but this feeling is likely to sub
side IN a degree, at least, if the
personal attacks upon him from
The opposition leaders and news
papers in his own party continue
with the unreasoning fury which
IS now being manifested. Even
oses, the man of meekness and
loroearance, could not long con-
tlnued to pursue the role of "non
resistant under the broadsides
OF abuse which have been direct
ed at Mr.. Roosevelt by those
who but few brief months ago
extolled his merits and lauded
his every act and utterance-
and everybody knows that meek
ness is not one of the colonel s
prominent characteristics, and
'non-resistance" is not known
among the tenets of either his
religious or political faith. Every
sensible republican knows what
this means, when pushed to the
final conclusion. 1t means the
overwhelming defeat of the re-
publican nominee, no matter who
he is; for the senseless abuse and
vllllfication of either of the can
dldates by the hot-heads Of the
other side, cannot do otherwise
than make scrappers out Of his
adherents. 1t would seem how
ever, that some of the leaders
of the state of Idaho who have
been loud advocates of peace and
harmony, only want it ON condi-
tlons such as they themselves are
allowed to name. That is a plan
that will not work out we'll.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1912-03-14
COUNTY WARRANTS
REDEEMED.

Notice is hereby given, that
the following County Warrants
will be paid on the presentation
to the County Treasurer at his
office in Grangeville, Idaho, and
that interest on said Warrants
will cease on the Oath day of
March, 1912, to-wit:
Current Expense Fund, war
rants issued Feb. 18th, 1912, No,
1896 to 12S07 inclusive.
General Road Fund, warrants
issued Oct. 10Th, 1911, No. H.
682 to 1880 inclusive.
School Warrants issued Mar
End, 1912, No. 8081, Dist. No. 81
School Warrants issued Jan
Both, 1912, No. 1882, Dist. No
Al.
School Warrants issued Jan
9Th, 1912, No. 1882 to 1888 in
elusive, Dist. No. SIS.
Date March 14th, 1912.
f. S. RICE,
County Treasurer