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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-05-31

Reclamamos fnalmente queer tai caso.
Sc nos conceda el derecho de. hacor
nuostras propias leyes adlane-
ras. de cOncertar alianzas comerclalos
con otros Estados de buscar, dOnde
encontrarla pOdamos, la protection que
los Estados UnidOs no pueda otOrgar
nos.
Tai vez en- las presenteS cOndlclOnes
de la production, ell mercadO y Ell con
sumo de azicar en- ell mundO, no sea
possible obtener un derecho protector
para la exportaci0n de nuestr3 riqueza
sacarina, perO es seguro que en- Fran
cia. en Alemania, Ell Espana EN- Italia,
EN- alg1n OtrO pals pOdrlamOs lOgrar be-
nefcios aduaneros para nuestro cafe y
para Otros productos de nuestra Isla.
La situaci0n pecllliarlsima de Puerto
Rico que no forma parte del Pueblo de
los EstadOs UnidOs, deja al GObierno
en- amplia libertad constitutional, para
permitir nuestro pueblo que el mismo
Sc proteja, cuando nadie mas que 6l
mismo pueda, deba 8 quiera nroteger-
10.
SOmetemOs respetuosamente estas
proposiciOnes a vuestra consideration
y confiamos Ell Dios, en vuestra justi-
cia y en- nuestro derecho.
Washington, D. c., II de Mayo de
1913.
La Delegation representative de los
intereses ecOn0micos de Puerto Rico.
Jose de Diego,
Speaker de la Camara de Delegados
de Puerto Rico.
Martin Travieso, Jr.,
Presidente del Consejo Executive de
| Puerto Rico.
Chairman. Vice Chairman
Antonio r. Barcelo. Carlos Cabrera
Presidente de la Association de Puer-
to Rico
Fl. Fl. Scoville.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-05-31
CUARTA lPETICION.- INTRODUCE
CION LIBRE DE Los ARTICULOS
DE GENERAL CONSUME EN-
PUERTO RICO.

Fin cualquier caso de rebaja 8 anu
laci6n de la Tarifa sobre el az1car, So
licitamos la importation libre del arroz,
ell bacalao, ell trigo, las habichuelas, las
habas, el aceite de olivas, tejidos de al
god6n y lana, sacos de yute, utensilios
de hierro, vidrio, barro, loza y pOrcela-
na ordinaria, implementos agricolas,
maquinas industriales, y los demas pro
ductos de mayor consume en- Puerto
Rico, para compensar de alg1n modo ell
empobrecimiento del pals con e. abara-
tamiento de la vida.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-05-31
TERCERA PETICION.- PROTEC-
CION DEL CAFE DE PUERTO HI
co EN- LOS TRATADOS INTER-
NACIONALES.

FL cafe es unO de los articulos que,
desde hace mucho tempo entra libre de
derechos por las Aduanas de los Esta-
dos Unidos. Cuando Sc acOrd0 tai me-
dida. ell cafe no era rn prOductO amerl-
cano. como 10 es desde ell ailo 1898, con
la ocupaci6n de Puerto Rico, que ha We
nido a sllfrir las consecuencias de un es-
tado de cosas anterior a su nueva 81
tuaci6n pol1tica.
Por tanto, va que no podemos evitar
el NAL, que consideramOs irremediable
dentro de los propositos del Gobierno
en- sentido ibrecambista, pedimos que
ell Gobierno de los Estados Unidos, en-
cUalquier n1evO Tratado, 8 renovation
de Tratado. con otras Naciones, incluya
ell cafe de Puerto Rico. entire los pro
ductos mas favorecidOs por las recipro-
cidades en- los benefcios de Aduanas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-05-31
SOLUCIONEIS.

Por 10 expuestO y l'azonadO, hemos Gle
form1llar EN- concrete nuestras peticio-
nes, del modo siguiente:
PRIMERA PETICTON.-TARlFA \
DE AZUCAR.-SolicitamOs que, en- eI
caso de estimarse imprescindible la reba
ia dc los J;rrechos sObre lss impOrtacio
nps de azjicar. de 96o., la rpbaja Sc We
rifidue gradualmente, hasta un llmlte
mfnimo de un centavO pOr libra, que
dando depues este derecho con caractef
de permanente. Aun cuandO la rebaJa
Immediate Gle La Tarifa hasta eel llmlte de
un centavo por libra, constituirla para
Puerto Rico una gran desgracia, consi-
derariamos acceptable la rebaJa lnmledla-
ia hasta dicho lfmite, siempre que des-
apareciera del IT. r. 1921 la disposition
cue coloca ell aztlcar en- la lista libre
dentro de un terminO de tres amos. En-
cualquier case, NOS OponemOs energlca-
menIte a la importation libre de los AIT
cares extranjeros, y en- cualquier case
de rebaia de los aetuales derechos solici
tanos que IA Ley no tenga efecto hasta
aln termino de Sesenta d1as, despues de
su aprobaci6n, para svitar Ell desastre
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-05-31
ri, CONFLICTO DEL MOMENTO'

Ha bastado la amenaza de la poSlDl-
bilidad de que ell aztlcar sea declarado
de libre importation, Q rebaJada la Ia
rifa vicente, para que una tremenoa
perturbation haya paralizado todoS 1os
negocios en- Puerto Rico.
Los compradores de az1car en- los Es-
tados Unidos estan eXlglendo a los ven
dedores de Puerto Rico un depoSlto o
una garantia de la parte del preclo re-
presentada por ell importe de los actua-
les derechos de Importation. A su vez
las casas compradOras en- Puerto Rico
exigen a los fabricantes de azucar los
fabricantes q los cultivadores de calas
Ia misma garant1a. PerO, como Sc lgnOra
la fecha en- que ell Bill pueda ser apro-
bado entrar en- vigOr, es impossible IL
lar ell plazo de la garant1a die las ventas,
en- tai situaci6n la presente cosecha
de azticar en- Puerto Rico sc encuentra
sin salida en- el mercado, los negOciOs de
tenidos. el credito innn6vil y el dinero
sin circulation.
lEl NAL esta va cOnsumadO en- una
gran medida, pero adn es susceptible
de atenuaci6n, 81 en cualqrlier case de
modification de Ia Tarifa VICENTE sobre
ell az1car, la Ley no tuviese efecto hasta
sesenta dias despu6s de su aprobaclon,
para conceder ell t6rmino precise la
Tenta de az1car va elaborado, en- las
condiciones Ell que fu6 elaborado. 81 el
t6rmino para la application de la Ley,
en- tai case, sc extendiera hasta ell 81 de
Diciembre del cursante ano, los produc-
torres de Louisiana, como los del Hawai-
Y Puerto Rico, tendr1an tambien la III
TINA concession con que ell COngreso sua-
vizaria ell rigor desplegado contra uno
de los mas evitables elelnentos de la IN
dustria americana.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-05-31
INT { R { SAINT {

8i uStsd quiers vender una casa, I'm
susomovil, una joya, algo de valor de
arts, ofrexcalos quien pueda COM
prarlos.
u quiSn pusds corprSr sir 6i2ero?
10 gents que 10 yisns Leo FL BOLE.
fIN MKRCAMxKL.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-05-31
Ell mundo
en- pocas lineas
Ell viaje de Poincare a Madrid.

Ell viaje de Poincare Madrid.
Nueva York, "a de Mayo.-Comuni-
can de Madrid que el ministro de Esta-
DO ha declarado que ell viaje de Mr..
Poincare a Madrid Sc verifcara el dia
l Q 2 de Octubre pr6ximo.
Ell suero friedman.
Nueva York, "a de Mayo Desde
que Ell Dr. friedman, en- Ell mes de
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-05-31
ADMINISTRATION JUDICIAL DE
LOS BIENES DEL DIFUNTO
FRANCISCO PEREZ Y PEREZ
A v | S 0

POR Ell PRESENTE Sc HACE SA-
BE2 todos los acreedores del difun-
to FRANCISCO PEREZ Y PEREZ.
que deben presentar sus reclamaciones
debidamente juradas y acompanadas
de los correspondence comprobantes
al Administrator Judicial que suscri-
be a fin de que puedan ser admitidas
y una vez aprobadas por la Corte, ha-
cerlas efectivas cuanto antes.
San Juan, puerto Rico de Abril
de 1913.
Jose Lopez Perez
Administrator .Jndicia1
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-05-31
MEMORIAL
que presenta la Cos6n de Puerto Rico al Fresidente
al Congreso de- los Estados Unidos
(Conclusi6n.l

de la venta de la presente cosecha de
azlicar en- Puerto Rico, en- que ell cultl-
vo Y la industria sc han practicado con
todo ell cuantioso gasto que pemltla LA
seguridad de La Tarifa Vigente. Esta
solicitud relativa a la fecha de la aph-
caci6n de la Ley es de una necesldad alb
soluta. en- ell algido cOnf1icto economlco
poruue estan ahora atravesando los
agricultores, los comerciantes y todoS
los elementos de la sociedad puertorrl-
quena. k1'TMs
SEGUNDA PETICION.-TARlFA
DE LAS FRUTAS.-Solicitamos el
mantenimiento de los actuales derechoS
de importation sobre naranjas, toronJaS
V pinas. a fin de no ahOgar en- ell comien-
70 de su desarrollo la naciente industra
frutqra en- Puerto Rico y EN- otros Esta-
dos americanos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-05-31

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CIA ECONOMICAL DE PUERTO RI
co. EN- CUALQUIER CASO EN-
QUE QUEDEN SIN PROTECTION
EFICTENnE EN- LAS LEYES DE
ADUANAS LOS PRINCIPALES
PRODUCTOS DEL PALS.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-05-31

QUINTA PETICION.- DECLARA-
CION DE TODOS LOS PUERTOS
DE LA ISLA,o COMO PUERTOS
FRANCIS, PARA LA IMPORTA-
CION DE TODA CLASE DE llER-
CANCIAS, SIN DERECHOS DE
ADUANAS.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-05-31
Los japoneses surten su despensa.

Nueva York, % de Mayo.-Comuni-
can de Londres que en- estos d1as han
sido vendidos a compradores iaponeses
varios nav1os cuyo desplazamiento es
de 5000 y 5000 toneladas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-05-31

Mario, empez6 a aplicar su suero con-
ira la tuberculosis hasta hoy, han IA
llecido cuatro de los pacientes someti-
dos dicho tratamiento.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-05
Vale 019s Burns ol033
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

'"'S NA"O Dhhub OAObO
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior, u. s.
Land Office at Vale. Oregon. May
10th. 1919.
Notice is hereby given that Melvin
s. Spsulding. of Payette. Idaho. who
on November 27th. 1908. made Home.
stead Application No. ol9ss. for Sci
Section 5. Township u.s.. Range
47E.. Willmette Meridian has q led
notice of intention to make HnaI
ihree.year proof. to establish claim to
the land above described. before the
Register aud Receiver. U. s. Land
Office. at Vale. Oregon. on the 23rd
day of June. 1919.
Claimant names as witnesses.
Charley Dsrnell. Ira Book. Levi
Crull. j. c. Stewart, of Payette.
Idaho.
Bruce Il. kester. Register.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-05
NiethOdlSts.

Sunday School--1o A M
Preaching Service-l1 AM
Junior Leagues Pm
Epworth League 6 80 p NJ
Preaching Servioe--73 20 p NJ
Thomas Johns. PASTOR.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-05
Congregational Church Notice

OV"ysVyoiVuos OiIuttu lNUtICc
Sunday Services,
Sunday School 10 a m
Preaching Services IL a m
Q Z Meeting pm
Preaching Services 8 p m
Midweek Lectures every Wednesday
evening 8 o'clock
Philip Koeuig. Pastor.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-05

WIG
are not confined to any one Sc,
nor does there seem to be an,
age limit in either direction. L
is difficult to tell who display.
the most enthusiasm; the young
folks or their usually more de.
liberate elders. When the door
opens with rush, we know il
is an excited candidate with in
quiries concerning the contest.
We are at a loss, however.
whether to look up to see the
tall angular form OF neighbor
John Jones nlling the doorway
or to look down at blue-eyed
curly haired tot who lisps.
"Pleath thir, how many votes
for a thubscription!"
The list OF candidates this
week really does not tell any
thing about the race. The con-
test is so young yet and has so
long to run that the votes cast
the first week form merely
stepping stone. Undoubtedly
this is true, but it should not
lead anyone desiring to become
a candidate to linger; neither
should it encourage the candi.
dates already entered to put off
work in earnest. 1t should be
remembered that constant drip
ping will wear away stone and
also that the steady, consistent,
systematic worker will have the
best chance OF winning. The
old maxim that "a rolling stone
gathers no moss" is reversed in
a contest, for here il is the roll
ing stone gathers the most votes.
A candidate who sits down and
waits for her friends TO do it all
is extremely liable to gather
moss instead OF votes.
USE THE COUPONS
A nominating ballot good for
1000 votes when used to nomi-
nate a new candidate appears
herein, and also a coupon good
for 100 votes for any candidate
already nominated. No candi-
date may receive credit for more
than 1000 nominating votes.
The weekly coupons which will
appear in the issues OF the Ar
gus for time only, will be
numbered and must be cast be-
fore the next counting of votes,
or they will not be credited.
This fact should be remembered
by all candidates and their
friends. Act now! Do not hesi-
tate. The present is the best
time to enter the race. No
thing can be gained by delay.
Use these coupons at the pres
ent time for it should be re-
mem bered that the nominations
will close in short time after
which no candidate will be ac-
cepted unless by special arrange
ments with the contest manager.
The weekly ballots crediting 100
votes also will not appear regu-
lariy except for a short time.
REMEMBER THE PRIZES
The prizes in this contest are
of extreme durability The first
one is the splendid $165O. fully
equipped Mcintyre. 1t will 60
absolutely free to some fortunate
candidate.
The Mcintyre is designed to
appeal to motorists who want
none but the best cars. 1t is a
car that can be driven with sat
by the man who has
driven only the highest priced
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-05

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. Rob't J. Davidson d D Pas
tor. Services at IL 100 m and Z 80
p m Sabbath school at 10 100 q. m
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-05
SO Candidates are
Now in the Field
Young and Old Have Enter
ed the Race

should be as elegant as the part,
OF those big honest priced cars
In design, in material, in work,
manship, in finish, in grace and
riding quality, and in every
essential it is up to the highes,
standard.
OTHER PRIZES
AS stated in our opening an.
nouncement of this joint contes |
there will be other prizes given
away from time to time, which
prizes will go to the most ener-
getic candidates.
LIST OF CANDIDATES
We print below a list of can.
didates in order OF their stand.
at the first count. If your name
or that OF a friend is not in
cluded see that it is added to
the list before the next count.
Use the ballots printed else
where. A candidate may nom-
mate himself or may be nomi-
mated by a friend, but in no case
will the name OF the person
nominating the candidate be
revealed.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-05
CATHOLIC CHURCH

CATHOLIC CHURCH
Mass at 8 A M on ist and Bird Sunday
OF each month. Onall other Sundays
at 10 A M. r
II. A. Campo, Rector
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-05
ADVENTIST.

Every Saturday
Sabbath School--10 80 a m
Bible Study-l1 80 a m
Young peoples meeting 80 . m
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-06-05
THE MARKETS.

Portland.
Wheat-Club. $50; bluestem. s1.00;
red Russian. 92c.
Hay-Timothy. SIS; alfalfa, $l2.
Butter-Creamery. 2Sc.
Eggs-Candled. 21c.
Eggs-Candled. 19c.
wool-Eastern Oregon. Ice; VIII
lamette valley, Ice.
Seattle.
Wheat--Bluestem, a9c; club. soc;
red Russian. SSc.
Eggs-20c.
Butter-Creamery. 29c.
Hay-Timothy. SIS per ton; alfalfa.
$13 per ton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-02-06
projected at all hazard. This theory

protected at all hazard. This theory
alone would seem to account for Cas-
kins' efforts to turn suspicion. and
when this was connected with the al
ready known presence Of woman on
the scene, and the smallness OF the
weapon used, the evidence seemed
conclusive. 'sa so
AS far as his own duty was con-
cerned, the Sergeant felt no doubt.
Whatever might be the cause, there
was no question in his mind but that
she was fully justified in her action.
Disliking the Lieutenant from the
erst, and as strongly attracted BY thu
girl, his sympathies were now entire
ly with her. X she had shot him.
then It was for some insult, some ont.
rage. and he was ready to protect her
with his life. He stopped, glancing
4 back at the closed door. tempted to
return and ask permission to inter.
view Gaskins personally. Then the
d usefessness of such rs procedure re.
Cured to him: the fact that nothing
could result from their meeting but
disappointment and .recrinination Tsa
man evidently disliked him, and would
resent any interference, he had some
thing to conceal. something at stake
for which he would battle strenuous
ly. It would be better to let him
alone at present. and try to uncover
clue elsewhere Later, with more facts
in his possession, he could face the
Lieutenant and compel his acknowl-
sdgment. These considerations caused
him to turn sharply and walk straight
toward the ravine. Yet his investiga-
lions there brought few results. On
the upper bank were the marks of
womans shoe. slender footprint
clearly defined, but the lower portion
Of the ravine was rocky, and the trail
soon lost. He passed down beyond
the stables, realizing how easily the
fugitives, under cover Of darkness,
could have escaped. The stable guard
could have seen nothing from his sta
ton, and just below was the hard
packed road leading to the river and
the struggling town. There was moth
ing to trace, and Hamlin climbed back
up the bluff completely baff1ed but des-
perately resolved to unlock the mys-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-02-06
"oh. that's Mira. Dupont"

oh. that's Mira. Dupont
Mrs. Dupont?" the name evidently
surprise; wife OF one Of the off,
cers?"
No, she's no army dame. Hus-
bands cattleman. Got range on
the sCowskin, south o. here, hut rec
kon the missus' don't like that sorter
thing much. Lives in st. Louis most
ly. but has been stoppin' with the Nc
Donaids fer month er two now.
Herd she was niece o. the Majors,
an reckon she must be, er thar'd been
fare up long ago. She's high fly-
er. she is. an she's got the Leftenant
goln' all right
"Gaskins?"
Sure; he's lady-killer, but thet's
bout all the kind O. killer he is, fer a.
I ever noticed-one o. yer he,firts.
Thar amt hardly an officer in this
garrison thet amt just achin' fer ter
kick that squirt, but Their women OH.
Lord: they think he's q little tin god
ON wheels. Beats hell, don't II, what
money will do fer damn foolr'
Hamlin stood a-moment silent, half,
inclined to ask another question. but
crushing back the inclination. Then
he walked down the hall to the quar-.
ters assigned IN" troop, ana across to
his bed in the far corner. There were
only few Of the men present, most
OF whom were busily engaged at q
game Of cards, and he sat down where
he could gaze out the window and
think. Here was a new complication.
fresh puzzle to be unraveled. He
had never expected this woman to
come into his life again; she had be-
come blurred, unpleasant memory, q
bit OF his past which he had supposed
was blotted out forever. Mrs. Dupont
then she had not married LIE Feyre
after all! He DULY wondered why.
yet was not altogether surprised. Even
as he turned this fact over and oyer
In his mind, specializing upon it. he
became aware Of man leaving the
rear door Of McDonald's quarters, and
advancing back Of officers, row to-
wards the barracks. As the fellow
drew near, Han,lin recognized the sol
der who had been driving the car
riage. A moment later the man en-
tered the room, spoke to the group Of
card players, and then came straight
across toward him.
Sergeant Hamlinf"
Eyes,"
4 was asked to hand you this note:
there is no answer"
Hamlin held 1t unopened until the
fellow disappeared. hesitating between
hope and dread. Which OF the two
women had ventured to write himi
What could be the unexpected mes
sage! At last his eyes scanned the
three short lines:
You recognized me. and we must
understand each other. At ten to-
night ask the Clerk Of the Occidental.
""
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-02-06

The familiar sound served 20 recall
him to the reality of his position.
What was the use? What business
had he to dream? For months now
he had kept that girl'satface' before
him, in memory Of a few hours of hap
Dtness when he had looked into her
oark eyes and heard her pleasant
speech. Yet from the first he had
known the foolishness of II ALL He
was nothing to her, and could never
become anything. Even if he cleared
his past record and stepped out Of the
sanks into his old social position, the
chances were she would never over
box what he had been. Her gratitude
meant little, nor her passing interest
b his army career. All that was the
oatural result of his having saved her
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-02-06

terry. The harder the solution APP
peared, the more determined he be-
came to solve it. AS he came out, op-
posite the barrack entrance, q car
riage drove in past the guard-house,
the guard presenting arms, and cir
cled the parade in the direction of Of
ficers' row. 1t contained a soldier
driver and two ladies, and the Ser
geant's face blushed under It's tan as
he recognized Miss Mcdonald. Would
she notice hinl-speak to him? The
man could not forbear lifting his eyes
to her face as the carriage swept by
He saw her glance toward him, smile,
with a little gesture Of recognition,
and stood there bareheaded, his heart
throbhing wildly. With that look,
that smile, he instantly realized two
facts of importance--she was willing
to meet him on terms of friendship,
and she had not recognized him the
evening previous as he ran past her in
the dark.
Hamlin, his thoughts entirely cen
tered upon Miss Mcdonald. had scarce
ly noted her companion, yet as he lin
gered while the carriage drew up be-
fore the Majors quarters, he seemed
to remember vaguely that she was
strikingly beautiful blonde, with face
Swallowed by broad hat Although
larger, and with light fluffy hair and
blue eyes. the lady's features were
strangely like those of her slightly
younger companion. The memory of
these grew clearer before the Ser
geant-the Wilderness. of the face, the
sudden lowering OF the head: then he
knew her; across the chasm of years
her identity smote him as a blow:
his breath came quickly and his fin-
gers clsnched. s., {. 8
Ny Cod" he muttered. uncon-
scious!y THAT was vera! She has
changed. wonderfully changed, but
but she !snsw me. What, la Heavens
name. can she be doing here. and
with Molly"
With straining eyes he stared after
them until they both disappeared to.
gether within the house. Miss Nc
Donald glanced back toward him once
almost shyiy. but the other never
turned her head. The carriage drove
away toward the stables. Feeling as
though he had looked upon a ghost,
Hamlin turned to enter the barracks.
An infantry soldier leaned negligently
in the doorway smoking.
You're the sergeant who saved that
girl down the trail, amt yer?" he
asked indolently. Thought so; was
| one o. Gaskins' men"
Hamlin accepted the hand thrust
forth, but with mind elsewhere.
do you happen to know who that
was with Miss McDonald7" he asked.
Didn't see 'em, only their backs as
they went in--nice lookin' blonde?"
Eyes; rather tall, with very light
hair"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-02-06
CHAPTER XIV.
An Old Acquaintance.


1t was late in the forenoon when
the heavily armed guard marched
Hamlin across to the Communicates
Office. He had been surprised at the
delay, but had enjoyed ample oppor-
tunity to plan a course of action, and
decide how best to meet the questions
which would be asked. He could clear
himself without involving her. with.
out even a mention of her presence,
and this knowledge left him confident
and at ease. af
There were half dozen officers
gathered in the small room. the gray
bearded Colonel in command, sitting
behind a table. with Major Mcdonald
at his right. and the others wherever
they could find standing room. Ham.
lin saluted, and stood at attention, his
gray eyes on the face Of the man who
surveyed him across the table
Sergeant" the Colonel said rather
bYusquely. you came in last night
with M troop. did you not?"
Eyes, sir"
"Had you ever met Lieutenant Cas-
kins before?" se q
"Once: he pulled me out of bad
scrape with a bunch of Indians out on
the trail few months ago.
"The same affair spoke to you
about" commented Mcdonald quietly.
"The attack on the stage"
The Colonel nodded, without remov-
ing his eyes from the sergeant's face.
'Yes. know about that" he said.
And that was the only occasion Of
your meeting?"
Eyes, sir"
"Wel. Sergeant Hamlin. l purpose
being perfectly frank with you. There
are two or three matters not easily
explained about this affair. am sat.
isf1ed of your innocence; that you
we're net directly concerned in the