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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1913-02-07

OF Arkansas, the city uf Little Rock.
and the hardy sheriff, unless bis pa
pers were returned and all duplicates
destroyed. Whereupon the sheriff, sr-
parentiy but little frightened. had the
baron photographed while at the
height of his oratory, and presented
the boys with souvenir copies of the
proofs.
Late in the evening, somewhat re-
freshed by the hospitality Of The sher-
iff, the boys resGmed their journey.
The sheriff himself escorted them to
the train, and with him came Pod
Morgan, owner of ~ bloodhounds bar-
fed by the pepper trick few shor'
hours before Mr. Morgan showed ne
resentment against the youngsters,
and even insisted on sending a young
hound to the home address OF each
one-"a dawg," as Mr.. Morgan stated
It, "thatll be real comfort to yore
family, an will be mighty useful when
it comes tub keepin' foreign snakes
from traipsin' 'roun' yo' premises"
Several of Mr. Morgan's famous blood
hounds were with him and the boys
learned, with establishment, that the
dreaded man-trackers were rather
small. measly-looking creatures, not
large enough or powerful enough to
make a good fight against bull-te:.
rier and answering In no description
the stories or the pictures which pass
current in all literature
Real bloodhounds. explained Mr..
Morgan, grinningly, has come tub be
nothin' but show dawgs, with long
ears that'd git cotched in the bramb!es
in minnit Yuh turn a pack Of real
bloodhounds loose after a man, an
they'd all sit down on their tails an
yell right helpless. Real, genuwine,
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CHAPTER XXI.

"Yes, young fellers," the sheriff con-
tinued, you stand accused OF gettin'
some mighty valuable documents
from the German gentleman. He'll
be down by the next train to identify
you, and. in the meanwhile, Id jest
better take charge of any papers or
ietters you two may be carryin'. or
course, l amt sayin' he's right and
you're wrong. That's to be shown at
the hearin' before the proper authori-
ties Anyway. I'll see II you are totin'
anything like what he claims was
taken from him"
The sheriff thrust an inquistive hand
into the front OF Brockett's shirt, and
at the same Identical moment that
section Of the car seemed filled with
life, animation and agitated doings
Brockett, as the sheriff bent forward
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k)O(IIH.
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POULTRY HOUSE ABOUT RIGHT
Building Described and illustrated
That Is Well Arranged to Admit
Plenty Sunlight.

have a poultry house | think is
will house IS birds with ease, writes
Mrs. R. b. Hammerli in the Farmers
Mail and Breeze 1t is four feet high
on the north and six feet on the south.
The roof has a nine-foot slope on the
north and a fve-foot slope on the
south Studding we're set every two
feet and drop siding was used to board
up the walls. The roof is shingled.
There are four windows on the south
each with a double sash 22 by %
inches in size and arranged so the top
ones may be lowered We did not
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hastened to present them with nS
eral quantity OF fiery cayenne, ana
then urged them TO sit down and rest
awhile. With polite excuses Solano
explained the necessity or a quick re-
turn to he imaginary camp. and they
trotted off Solano exultant, Brockett
deeply mystitied
What on earth is the pepper for.
Ramon" he demanded.
Dogs" replied Solano. III l know
anything about these people they'll
have hounds on our track at any mo-
ment Long ago, when Cuban slaves
hid in the canebrake, they used to
stop the hounds with little pepper,
used at the right time and place. and
the stories | had heard came back TO
me"
And even as the Cuban spoke the
howl OF a hound came down the wind
then another, and then the chorus
of a pack
The events OF the next few hours
seemed like some sort Of weird
wildly mingled dream. BrOckett and
Solano found a stretch of rocky ground
near the river bank, and ran briskly
on this for several minutes. Then,
descending to the waters edge. they
skirted the river a little ways. while
the noise OF the pack grew momen-
tarily nearer and stronger They
came to little creek, running at right
angles to the river, and crossed It.
wading knee-deep in the brown water
Then they struck off into the woods.
At the very edge Of the jungle was a
big boulder. relic OF some glacial
slide of centuries ago. They climbed
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CHAPTER XIII.

Even in the Arkansas hills news
travels swiftly. and the boys had hard
ly begun the second installment of
their flight when they were halted by
a grinning and wholly peaceful negro,
bringing tidings from Little Rock,
with request that they return forth
with and give whatever evidence they
could against the German noble. "Ah
jes' bout rode hawss to death, GEM
men," protested the black man. AN
when Ak cous6n't rae him no longen
In dis canebrake All done hiked sutA.
In pow'ful to cotch yo'. De sheriff,
- lowed 81 hid Ub me IS U A
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brought yU IN, an dat ne'd Jest
r.cnully kick de debbii outen me II All
didn't-an' so All stirred mahsef right
lively"
Three hours later the youngsters.
stained muddy and thoroughly tired.
were having a friendly pow-wow with
the sheriff, while a furious German,
who had been forcibly relieved or sun
dry interesting papers, was foaming In
a strong though crudely constructed
cell
Right smart sort OF crook, this
Dutchman." said the sheriff. half-ad-
mirngly. Found out, somehow,
which road you boys would take.
Knew mighty Well that If he sent any
fake wires to me I'd do little in
yestigating before | acted any, and so
he makes up his own law forces. Gets
Tom Tarbrow, fellow we ran out of
here two years ago-must have been
living in Chicago ever since-tO play
my part Sends deputy sheriffs down
to help bluff the conductor and you
Youngsters. Good scheme all right.
Would have worked if you hadn't been
handy with your fists and lively on
your legs. What gets me, though, is
his nerve in hiring Pod Morgan's pack
Of hounds to trail you. Pods all heat
ed up. Says he don't blame you boys
none for peppering your tracks, but
hell get satisfaction cut Of the Ger
man or out OF Tom Tarbrow. Says
his dawgs won't be no good again for
six months. maybe never"
How would they have handled us 2"
questioned Solano. They couldn't
very we'll put us in any lookup with
no authority except their nerve"
Wouldn't have needed to- laughed
the sheriff. Their scheme was plain
enough All they wanted was the pa
pers and letters you boys are carrying.
They'd have took those away from
YOU and then turned you loose. figur-
ing that you were too completely
bluffed to make any kick, or to do
anything excepting to go straight
home. Good ideas, sons--but you sure
did sting 'em this time"
What will you do with Baron Zol-
lern and his hired men?" asked Brock
EFT with natural curiosity. The sheriff
knitted his brows. thoughtfully.
That's something of a poser" ad-
mitted the official If you lads would
OF
them plenty OF chances to work out a
nice long sentence-'speCially Tom
Tarbrow. Impersonating an officer
isn't healthy trick round these parts,
and we'd fix Tom proper. You say,
though, that you have to be on your
way right sudden, and | won't detain
you. Reckon | can send Tom and his
fellows up for little while without
your help-the testimony of the con-
ductor and Of Pod Morgan will just
know what to do with the Dutchman,
though
The baron? He's a spy of the Ger
man government, and one Of the
kaiser's most valuable agents" Solano
remarked.
That's a certain cinch," said the
sheriff but that won't get us much
right now. We know who he is
we've got some goods on him, and
we've taken a lot of choice credentials
away from him, Wish 1t was war
time-we'd soon settle a polecat like
him. In the wartime we used to
catch Yankee spies round these woods
now and then-and there was no for.
mality at all. Not a bit OF formality.
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Ahp SMR0RSEZ FIJI WME/Z0NH

something we've really got to have"
A pleasant-faced old lady answered
Solano's knock. and the Cuban. with
the utmost politeness. apologized for
the intrusion. I'VE would not have
disturbed you" he continued, but for
the fact that We are quite a ways from
store. and we really must have
some pepper. Could you favor us with
a little pepper-red. II possible? We
are camping out on the river-bank.
and pepper is one OF the things you
simply can't do without when you s.e
cooking in the woods"
The old lady. beaming upon the
goodlookinS, Ee1usmau,y younessAre
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drove his knee savagely upward. and
the sheriff, with yowl of anguish and
surprise, fell back. doubling up and
going to the floor His falling body
completely blocked the aisle so far as
his deputies were concerned. and
there was really no reason why Solano
should reach across the Intervening
space to smite one of the worthy Ar
knusans upon the nose. He did, how
ever. and the deputy. falling upon his
chief, made the progress of the con-
stabulary doubly difficult. Before they
soulc get the tangle cleared. both boys
~ers out of the car, and were dash
hg up Z little runway which sIoyss
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chuckled rne snerf3.

chuckled rne sneri5. I'll do t. %
II right away"
And a few hours later, various nlgh
,y valued documents. papers thax
would cause tremendous STRINGS In
the land of the Black Eagle. were en
route TO Washington. The sheriff, by
way OF good measure and variety, pre-
sented the boys with set OF the
Photographic duplicates, kept q sos
himself, and sent still another set TO
official friends in Chicago. AS TO ths
baron: He raved He called heaven
and the internal regions alike to WIZ
ness that dire calamities would de-
scend upon the United States, the stats
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only had a nice excuse, like those
times, son. we'd tend to your German.
AS it Is, I'm afraid We can't do much.
Might print the story on him, but
that would tip off any other spies or
secret agents as to where you boys
were travelling. and cause you more
trouble than II would be worth"
why not have all his credentials
photographed" suggested Brockett.
and keep oGe set of copies here,
while sending another set to the -
cret service at Washington."
Vo0d Aea. hax. Coed -.
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(TO BE CONTINUEDl

Example of jewelers. 9kID.
A skiliful French jewsjsr has noA
a perfect watch and ast It insile 4
psaR Dot q ktsss sAose han kaK e
ln0A n GaNoAAk
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man-cotchin' dawgs q wlss miYturS
than Injun an nigger-but they car
foller, an they can find"
They don't look" ventured Solaaa
''as If they would tear a man to ptena
when they caught him."
Mr.. Morgan and the sheriff hoR
hawed long and loud
CTO BE CONTINUEDl
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19
BEN GRIFFIN OUT FOR
 SECRETARY OF STATE

Ben l.. Griffin was here last week from Little Rock looking after some insurance adjustments in which his company is interested. He investigat- ed the loss by Press Hammond recent.
 ly and was convinced that the loss greatly exceeded the face of the pol
 icy, the policy beeing for only $500, while the loss was in the neighborhood of $1 800. MT. Griffin was formerly cretary-treasurer of the State Farm CTS Union and is we'll known by rep utation among the farmers union men of this county MT. Griffin informs US that he expects to be before the peo- 'ple of the state at the next general primary for secretary of state. He made race for congress in his dis trict at the last election and was de- feated by small plurality by Con- gressman Jacoway. Ben is a live wire and if he runs for secretary of state will burn the woods wherever he goes and he will be a vote-getter, too.-Par- agould Soliphone.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19
OFFICERS SEEKING
 WIFE DfSfRTfR

From Fridays Daly
 On last Friday, Tom Moore, who came to Oppelo about a month ago posing as a Salvation Army preacher, deserted his wife and child and eloped with Mrs. Fannie Hill, wife of Joe Hill, also of Oppello, taking with them the two children belong to the latter couple, says the Morrilton Headlight. They first went to Perry and took the Rock Island to Little Rock. Humane Officer Roberts at this place was noti- fled. He swore out warrants for the couple and notified Human Officer w. M. Rankin at Little Rock. The latter found that Moore and Mrs. Hill had left Little Rock and were next heard from at Cato, where they left the baby boy with Mrs. w. H. Shillcutt and took the girl with them. Tuesday MT. Roberts was notified that the girl had been left with a family about 15 miles northwest of Little Rock, but Moore and Mrs. Hill have not as yet been To- cated.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19
WILLS FILED IN
 PROBATE COURT
Nron Thursdays Daily.

Sron Thursdays Daily.
 The will of the late James Brannon Ball of Linder was filed for probate with County Clerk J. A. Lea yeste- day. MT. Ball was one of the county s most well-to-do farmers, and left about $5,OO0 worth of personal prop erty, besides large amount of valua- ble real estate. The will bequeaths all the personal property and 60 acres of land, including the home place, to the widow, Mrs. Puebula Robertine Ball. The remainder of the real es- tate is divided between MT. Balls two daughters, Fennie Eugenia Salter and s. E. A. Downing, one son, Thomas K. Ball, and the heirs of another son, J. W. Ball, deceased. The will was dated December 19, 1906.
 The will of Mrs. Adeline Sparkman of near Quitman has also been filed for probate Under its terms, Mrs. Lee Smith and Mrs. Willie Pratt,
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19
SECRET WEDDING
 JUST ANNOUNCED
Fsvm Friday 8 Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
 The marriage of Miss Mary Grooms of this city to John Ball, a lineman for the Southwestern Telephone Company which occurred almost a month ago has just become known to their friends in this city. The couple went to the nome of Rev. ]. Clarence Dawson on North Front street on Sunday after neon, May IS, and asked the minister to perform the ceremony, also to keep num- until further instructions. The preacher promised, pronounced the ceremony and the happy couple went their way rejoicing.
 Friends of the contracting parties suspecting the marriage had been con- summated, began an investigation, the result being the verification of the marriage by the Rev. Mir. Dawson, and today they are congratulating the bride and groom.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19
RAILROAD co. LAYS
 OFF B. & B. GANG
OF DELAY IN CON WAY DEPOT SEEN IN RATE
 DECISION.

The possibility of a delay in the construction of the new passenger de- pot at Conway as an indirect result of the decision for the state in the rail road rate cases yesterday has been suggested by the fact that bridge and building gang at work in this city on the railroad stock pens was laid off" by orders received this morning. A policy of retrenchment along all lines will probably be inaugurated by the. Iron Mountain, and no time was lost in putting it into effect here.
 As to the new depot, however. it is understood that the contract for this already been awarded, and Super intendent c. B. Wildman wrote Mayor w. H. Duncan several days ago that work would begin before the end of the month. Several carloads of ma- terial for the new building have al ready been received.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19
RESOLUTIONS.

Whereas, Bro. Jesse Witt, after having spent 36 years of his life in Conway, has seen fit, because of a change in business, to remove from our city to Little Rock, Ark, and
 Whereas, Bro. Witt was valued member of the Business Mems Bible Class of the M. E. church, south,
 Therefore, be is Resolved, That the city of Conway has lost by his removal one of her best citizens, man who has always stood out bravely and courageously for the best interest of his town, his county and his state, and
 Resolved, That the Methodist church of Conway, and the Business Mems Bible Class of said church, have lost one of their most useful and valuable
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19
GLEASON BRIDGE
 PLAN BLOCKED
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
 On account of conditions laid down by County Judge J. W. Johnston of Conway county which County Judge U. w. Holt of Faulkner county cannot
 see his way clear to accept, it is prob able that the erection of the new steel bridge across Cadron creek at Glea- son. connecting the two counties, will be indefinitely postponed. A letter from Judge Johnston states that he will not agree to pay more than one third the cost of the bridge on cash basis. As the Joliet Bridge and Iron Co.,, which already owns about $15,O00 in Faulkner county scrip, would not agree to accept the scrip of Faulkner county on basis of more than 40 cents of the dollar, and Conway coun- ty scrip is worth practically par, this would mean that Faulkner county would have to issue five dollars for each dollar issued by Conway county.
 Another proposition to which Judge Johnston refused to agree was the construction of a road through the Cadron bottom on the Conway county side, to make the bridge accessible at all times of the year.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19
DESTROY NfCR0'S
 BLACKSMITH SHOP

F~sm Tuesdays Daily.
 A party of persons unknown to the jury" early last night demolished a small shack on Harkrider street, in which was located blacksmith shop belonging to Alfred Handford, father of Louvida Sims, the negro woman re- gently convicted in circuit court on white slavery charges. The sounds of hammers and axes almost caused a panic in a nearby negro church, where prayermeeting services were being held, the church being emptied in a few seconds. The blacksmith shop was completely razed. Probably fear ing another visit, the negroes owning a lodge hall and restaurant on East Main street, are today tearing down and removing the building. City au- thorities recently declined to issue a permit to repair the hall.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.

Hall of Green Grove Lodge No. 107, F. and A. M.
 To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Green Grove Lodge No. 1O7, F. and A. NJ:
 We, your committee on memorials, respectfully submit the following:
 Whereas, it has pleased the Su- preme Architect of the Universe to take from among us our beloved broth CT. John s. Jones, who was born in Carroll County, Mississippi, June 13, .1S46, came to this city about 1873, and who died at his home in the city of Conway, Arkansas. June 3, 1913. Resolved, That while we deplore the death of our late brother and grieve over his absence, we bow in humble submission to the will of the Master, in this sad dispensation of His provi- dence; that in the death of brother Jones this lodge loses true and loyal member, his family is bereft of kind father and the city is deprived of a good citizen.
 Be it further Resolved, That the members of this lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for 30 days; that a page in our record book be set apart to his memory, and that these resolu- tions be recorded thereon; copy fur nished his family and copy to the city papers for publication. c. D. DICKERSON,
 w. B. WILSON,
 W. H. WITT.
 Committee.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19

in fine health now. If ever have those troubles again will take Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound. - Mrs. ED. FERRoN, SIG High St., Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
 Providence, R. I.-"I cannot speak too highly of Lydia E. Pinkh ham's Veg etable Compound as it has done won ders for me and l would not be without it. l had organic displacement and bearing down pains and backache and was thoroughly run down when took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound. It helped me and l am in the best of health at present. l work in factory all day long besides doing my housework so you can see what 1t has done for me. give you permission to publish my name and l speak of your Vegetable Compound to many of my friends. "- Mrs. ABRIL LAWSON, lzG Lippitt St., Providence, RI.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19
HOG CHOLERA.

Just read what this man has to say and profit by his experience: While living in Mississippi I used Gregory's Antiseptic Oil for almost everything especially for HOG CHOLERA. It proved an infallible cure in every case. I am now living in Muskogee, Okla, and can not get the Oil here. Send me four bottles of the soc size at once, as my hogs are sick and I know it will cure"
 A. Durham, Muskogee, Okla.
 Sold in Conway by all druggists.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19
PRES. DOYNE VISITS
 s TEACHERS INSTITUTES

President J. J. Doyne of the State Normal returned this-afternoon from "a four days trip through eastern and northeastern Arkansas in the interest of the Normal. On his trip, MT. Doyne visited teachers institutes at eight different towns. He says he found them all we'll attended and much in- terest manifested in the work. In each of them Normal graduates and Normal students were found taking an active part. MT. Doyne states that the prospects for marked increase in attendance at the Normal next session are very fine.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19

In every home where there is baby there should also be bottle of Me GEES BABY ELIXIR. It may be needed at any time to correct sour tomach, wind collie, diarrhoea or sum- ner complaint. It is wholesome rem dy. contains no opium, morphine or injurious drug of any kind. Price, 5c and soc per bottle. Sold by Nel- \ on Drug Go.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19

If you have tht itch, don't scratch. Tt does not cure the trouble and makes the skin bleed. Apply BILLIARDS SNOW LINIMENT. Rub it in gently on the affected parts. It relieves itch ing instantly and a few applications removes the cause, thus performing a permanent cure. Price, 25c, 5Oc and s1 GO per bottle. Sold by Nelson Drug Company.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19

streets in front of their premises wat cred, but almost the entire residence district has been suffocated with dust during the past week. The cost of the oil is said to be very small-less than five cents a gallon, and it only needs to be applied about twice a year. Rus sellville's city council recently appro- priated $1,0O0 for this purpose and every street in the city was oiled.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19

which he locates and to the church with which he affiliates, we heartily recommend him..
 Resolved further, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished each of the county papers, the Arkansas Ga zette and the Western Methodist.
 Conway, Ark, June s, 1913.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19

Hal, a large, fine black, combina- tion- gaited horse, we'll known by ev- erybody in Conway to be one of the best horses ever brought to Faulkner ounty, will make this season at Con- way; foal insured, $10. All precau- ion will be taken to prevent acci- lents, but will not be responsible. Apply Bolls Bros, Front street, Con- yay, Ark.-wtf (adv.)
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19
MOVEMENT TO OIL
 STREETS IS BEGUN

Following the visit of representa- tive of one of the large oil companies, a movement has been started here to apply crude oil to some of the princi- nal residence streets in this city. The business streets are sprinkled with water daily, and a few of the resi- dents are endeavoring to keep the
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19
ARKANSAS FUND
 REACHES S4I.80

From Thursdsy's Daily Fifteen dollars anC so cents has Ibeen added to the fund being subscrib- ed here for the silver service for the lbattleship Arkansas, bringing the to-
 tai to $41.S0. The subscription Inst
 follows:
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-19

Previously acknowledged, s26.Oo; Grand theater benefit, s6.sO; S. G. Smith, $1; Frank Jones, S1; E. V. Leverett, S6; W. D. Cole, Jr., S1; Amos Halter, Sl; w. B. Stark, $1; a friend, soc; c. H. Newborn, soc; Dr. w. s. Hammer, soc; J. H. Hartje, soc; L. H. Pyle, soc; a friend, soc