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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-01-23

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wait a minute until think.
heard Mcdonald telling about him one
night at the club, something Mrs. Du.
pont had let slip, but didn't pay
much attention at the time. Seems to
me, though, it was down on the Cana
dian. No, l have it now-Buffalo
Creek; runs into the Canadian. Know
such stream?"
I've heard of it; in west of the
North Fork somewhere"
You think it was Dupont, them"
Il haven't a doubt that he is in the
affair, and that the outfit is headed for
that section. l don't know, sir, where
those Indians came from, or how they
happened to be up here, but believe
they belong to Black Kettles band of
Cheyennes. His bunch is down below
the Canadian, is it not, sir?"
YES"
Dupont must be friendly with them,
and this coup has been planned for
some time. Last night was the chance
they have been waiting for. The only
mistake in their plans has been the
early discovery because of Miss Mol
ly's disappearance. They have gone
away careless, expecting two or three
days start, and they will only have a
few hours. Well run them down, with
good luck, before they cross the CHM
AKRON. You have no further instruc-
tons, sir?"
mo, nothing, Sergeant. You're an
old hand, and know your business, and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-01-23
CHAPTER XIV.
In Pursuit.

... III Pursuit.
The four men, heavily armed, and
equipped for winter service, rode up
the bank of the ravine to the irregu-
larity of plain beyond. The trail, lead
ing directly south into the solitudes,
was easily followed, and Wasson
slightly in advance of the others, made
no attempt to check his horse, content
to lean forward, his keen eyes mark
ing every sign Scarcely word was
exchanged, since Hamlin had explained
what had occurred as they crossed the
river Hardly less interested than the
Sergeant, the sober-faced scout con-
aentrated every energy on the pursuit,
both men realizing the necessity Of
haste Not only would the trail be diff
ficu!t after they attained the sand belt,
but, if snow fell, would be utterly blot
ted out. And the dull, murky sky
threatened snow, the sharp wind hav-
ing already veered to the northwest.
All about stretched dull, dead pic
ture of desolation, a dun-colored plain,
unrelieved by vegetation, matching
rection through weary leagues of dis
NAL loneliness. The searching eye
caught no relief from desolate same
ness, drear monotony. Nowhere was
there movement, or any semblance OF
life. Behind, the land was broken by
ravines, but in every other direction
it stretched level to the horizon, ex-
cept that far off southwark arose IT.
regular ridges of sand, barren, ugly
blotches, colorless, and forever chang
ing formation under the beating of
ceaseless wind. 1t was desert, across
no wing of migrating bird beat the
leaden sky above. ....
The marks of their horses hoofs
cutting sharply into the soil, told accu-
rately the fugitives rate of progress,
and the pursuers swept forward with
caution, anxious to spare their mounts
and to keep out of vision themselves
until nightfall. Their success depend
ed largely on surprise, and the conf
dence of those ahead that they were
unpursued WATSON expressed the sit
uation exactly, as the four halted a
moment at an unexpectedly discovered
water-hole.
"1'd think this yere plain trail was
some 1njun trick, boys, if didn't know
the reason fur it. IT amt Injun ma
ture, an he's cock-sure that nobody's
chasin' him yet He's figurin'ron two
or three days. getaway, and SO don't
care a tinker's dam bout these yere
marks. Once in the sand, an thar
won't be no trail anyhow. It's some
kintry out thar, an it would be like
huntin' needle in a haystack to try
an find them fellars after ter-night
This is my idea-well just ,mosey
along slow, savin' the bosses an keep
ing back out o. sight till dark. Them
fellars amt many hours ahead, an are
likely ter camp furst part of ther
night anyhow. They'll feel safe onct
hid In them sand-hills, an ifthey don't
git no sight Of us, most likely they
won't even post no guard. Thet's when
we want ter dig in the spurs. Amt
that about the right program. Ser
geant 2.
Burning with imp atience as Hamlin
was, fearful that every additional mo.
Il $3.50 J. Y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-01-23

then search the saloons and gambling
dens for the two men. Though unsuc-
cessful with Mrs. Dupont, he knew
how to deal with such as they.
The stage agent was routed out OF
bed and came to the door, revolver in
hand, startled and angry. 3.
''1Vho?" he repeated. Major Nc
Eonald? How the hell should know?
Some officer went outyes: heavy set
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-01-23

REPORTER FOR SALE BILLS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-01-23

than Sam WATSON. Goodbye, and good
luck"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-01-23

CHAPTER ETX-Mo1'v seeks an intnr-
view with Ham'in The sergeant tells
her that he and Mrs. Dupont were for
ner sweethearts. but the woman had
nlaved him false
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-01-23

!. CHAPTER XNT-McDoraId IS ordered
to Fort Ripley with s2nnH pavnaster's
money. Molly disappears. Eamlin sets
about to trace her.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-01-23

TT CHAPTER EVTTT-Hamln orerheare
conversation between a civilian named
Dupont and a soldier which indicates
that they are Matching NJ a money!
making plot Of some kind with Mrs. Du-
nnnt involving CIaskins
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-01-23

4 CHAPTER NX--Nol'y says her father
seems to. be in Mrs. Duponts power.
The latter claims to he a daughter of
McDonald's sister Mcdonald is trying
to force Molly to marry Gas]Ins
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-01-23

CHAPTER E%TT-He discovers that a
man in uniform who left on the stage
under the name of Mcdonald was not
the ma Tor,
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11

Does Net Take Action in Case of
 Geor1e M. PeITner
rAssocr >rED PRESS rrsPATcHI

NEW YORK. Dee. 19.-The grand irfrv that listened to the evidence took no action regarding the charge frat George NJ Palmer. ch2irman ne New York state democratic cor mittee. accepted a camna.gn ont~fh"- ton from corporation, q misde- raean0r Tishabla UDon co~vir+i~- hv one years imprisonment and $1O0n fire CT both. II is understood that Dudley l.. Van Wirt. t"e onlv witness c9lled in the case furnished evidenc" Ehich broadened the case to such ar c%tert that the district atto~ne- asked for an adjournment until f. MOTION in order to subpoena mor witnesses.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11
NICE POINT RAISED
 BY WELLS FARGO CD
Go institutional Contention Is Made That Emergency Clause Has
 No Effect on Law

Steve Rhomer. general agent for tho Wells Fargo company. Iaises; a nice question with the state tax com mission yesterday when ne made d visit to that body t. "r9test against the amount of taxes assessed against the corporation he represents. IT the proposition made by I:nomer wins out the Wells Fargo stands to win $9G7I2 by the deal if they lose they lose From the tax commissions office to thC treasurers office. to the seer e. tary of state, to the attorney general tine procession led. and after all this EhOmer will begin again today. He has promised the company three days or effort to get the matter settled according to his liking.
 The point is a constitutional enc It involves the right or the governor 70 allow an act that has an emer- 6ency clause tackled on to it. to be- come law without his signature. The present law on which the state taE commission asses. ed the tax upon tho property of the Wells Fargo com iany was not signed bY the governor. but was sent to the secretary of state after the adjournment of the legis- laturc. It provided hat the gross in cl ne of the company less some speci- fled amounts should be taxed at the rate of six per cent per annum. That of the former year. V hich Rhomer in sists was in effect when the vaIuu- t.cn IS figured by the tax commfs- sion was made, seed the rate at five per cent. The gross income as tu ned in is S9G.712.12.
 The Dill D question Was passed on May T., cent to tte governor a few Gays later. ard by him was turned oyer to the secretary of state without either his objections CT lis signature on May 31.
 Since the bill had an emergency clause on it for the purpose of mak- ins il immediately effective. the tax commission took it that the law was in effect when the assessment was made. Rhomer's contention is that
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11

CT jaw is too ape-li>e for beauty, ac- cording to the modern standard. nevertheless he miant have been considered one of the handsome-t men of his times. In any event his osseus framework is held to be the most ancient as yet discovered eN- Ccpt that of P Ercctus. the Java ape Iran uncarthed in 1894.
 The remote beginning of humanity upon our planet is generally con cedcd today by all men whose opin- ions are held to be Of probable value There is nothing new. therefore. in the teaching of pr. Williams on this subject except the new facts and finds with which he supports it; but hc breaks out of the scientific rat in one :. important particular. He Goes not believe that man ascende1 II Cn the ape. but that the anthTo- pcid ape is degenerate offshoot of
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11
TARGET RANGE
 IMPROVEMENTS
One Thousand Dollars to Be Expended in Making Present Range East of Town Adequate - New AlmorV Planned

Work on the new target range about seven miles east of Phoenix will begin tomorrow and when it is completed one of the finest ranges for national guardsmen and rifle clubs in the country will be in the possess sion of the Arizona National Guard. Adjutant General Harris has succeed ed recently in obtaining from the war department an appropriation of $lo0o to complete and improve the range.
 Plans were drawn accordingly and a three five target will be erected out there with all the ranges from 300 to 1000 wards marked out on the range. Owing to the limited space II was necessary to put the short distance marks before the 1000 yard marks. This means that all troops on the range will have to shoot in courses. 800 first and so on up to lU00 yards
 This will be no hardship. however. as there is not always more than one company on the range at time. and q single company can take it's course of target shooting in squads of five easily enough and still complete the work within the specified time.
 The range will be available for the companies at Phoenix Mesa and Tempe, for the High school cadets and the Normal cadets and for the proposed company at Glendale when that one is organized
 Targets of the newest design were taken to the range yesterday evening for installation. Captain Temple will superintend this work Inside of week the work will be all done. the target house completed, the butts dug and everything in readiness for work of the men who wish to qualify for further hOnOrs than merely being moderately good shots in the company.
 National guard improvements in this section are following each other very fast. On top of the heels of the new armOry proposition came the target range matter. 4 permanent armOry will be supplied the men of the two Phoenix companies at 311 North First street, practically in the center of town, where improvements will be made immediately under the direction of F. C. Hurst the archi- tect It will seat 2OOO persons and be modern in every respect
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11

primitive man This theory is not rev. having been held for some de- oaGcs by people who could not prc-e ;t Now. however, that science is coming to look upon il faVorably. some evidence bearing upon the mat ter may be found.
 An American scientist who has just returned from explorations in the unknown and almost inaccessible backlands of Brazil found there the roSeny of escaped slaves who had in few generations degenerated 50 fer in mentality and physique that it was almost as easy to conceive that tEey had come up from the apes as that the. had reverted from man There is no inherent improbabiiity in ;hc degenerate offahoot theory-in .s,ct. il can be said to be more Bib Heal than the Darwin theory of as cent. which II modjfies somewhat
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11
TENER GRASPS
 HIS SCEPTER
Pennsylvania Governor is Led to Chair at Prclim- mary Business Meeting of National League of Baseball Club Owners
TAssoc1ATEn PRESS DrsrArcHI

NEW YORK. Dee. 10.-The Ma tional league club owners in annual session deferred the settlement Of any problems facing them today un- til they could learn the views of their newly elected president Governor Tener of Pennsylvania whose address on the occasion of his installation this afternoon contained an assur- ance that his work will put the nat tional game on q higher plane than ever.
 Chief among the issues that the league faces is that involving the seventeen demands of the BasebaH Players fraternity. This mattep/ it is expected will come up in executive session tomorrow. After a formal ceremony of inducting Governor Ten CT into the presidency the magnates adjourned until tomorrow morning
 None of the club owners would dis cuss tonight the new presidents views as to the fraternitys demands
 Some of his friends said his policy would be to give them more freedom
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11
INDIAN IS DEFECTIVE When

Mars Pi-Ah. an Indian, saw John Maria. another Indian on the street yesterday. he recognized in him the man he believes put his hand in his CPi-Ah's) pocket while the two were riding on a street car from the fair grounds during fair week and ab- stracted therefrom Handkerchief in which was neatly rolled up eight dollars Pi-Ah reported to the po- lice yesterday that he had located the man who victimized him. He escorted an officer to the spot where Maria was standing and the latter was placed under arrest. Pi-Ah says that Maria once before since the fair met him on the street and that when he did so he evinced a guilty attitude by pulling his hat down over his eyes and making himself scarce in record time.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11
WHEN THE JUDGE WAS HACKED.

Judge Isaac Johnson, of Media, Penn sylvania, was holding court one day in a port town, where the labor unions had organized a big strike and walk out. The mayor Of the city had issued an order that the police should seize. throttle. grab. and arrest all men who either loitered in the streets or ap peared intoxicated.
 There was brought before the judge on that bright and peaceful morning q gentleman whose Irish accent was as thick as the flaming locks that crowned his head He had been arrested as troublesome striker.
 Well. my man." said the judge kind ly, why did you want to make trouble?"
 "Begorra!" responded the astonished Irishman. "Oi wint for no trouble. You think Oi'm q sthriker. Oi'm sailor.''
 Don't joke" counseled Judge John son. "Ten the truth. Where are you from 2"
 Ireland" replied the sailor.
 oh, don't believe you ever saw a ship" the judge insisted. You're no sailor"
 How d'you think Oi cr-r-rossed the ocean, demanded the Irishman now in rage. "D'you think Oi came over in hack?"-The Popular Magazine
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11
THE PRECAUTIONARY PROCESS

Colchester Pest EXpTess)
 A British scientist, Professor Will l!ams cf the Royal Anthropological institute. is in this country with the reconstructed skull of a prehistoric rlan who is believed to have pur zned happiness, eutable animals and ether objects of desire in Essex, Eng land, over q half million years ago. This skull shows well-developed forehead and molar teeth that are unmistakab!y human. though the low
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11
REAL REASON FOB
 CALLING OFF BOUT

SAN FRANCISCO. Dee. Io.-A nasal abscess which necessitated an operation today on Willie Ritchie, the lightweight champion. was given as the principal 1cason for calling off tonight the twenty round bout betWe, Ritchie and Tommy Murphy Despite the op- eration, Ritchie announced his 7 willingness to figh' out the pro- moter. in tine face of a drizzling rain, postponed the fight
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11
UNREST IN CHINA.
r,es0~- .-rD rpEss nrsPA-Crr1

NSS'H' TED FpESS pTSPA"ffIi
 HONG KONG. December 1O.-Great unrest continues in the south. Pirates attacked today the Portuguese steam CT KWOng Chou Wan, killed the cap tain, footed the vessel, and esca ped. General Lung Chi Kuang. who is in command at Canton, is recruiting largely in the province of Kwangsi. Five cruisers have arrived off Canton and have impressed the city with the power of the republic
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11
GARRY HERMANN WANTS
 PENSION FOR POP ARSON
Veteran Player to Be Cared for By
 League; Tener for l.
IAssocIATED PREss DIsPArCM

NEW YORK, Dec lo-During the baseball magnates' meeting Garry Hermann. of Cincinnati, informally put on foot g movement locking [. the pensioniug at least for severa years of 4 C. Pop" Anson, d pione figure in the baseball world
 Governor Tener Has heartily . favor of the plan.
 All I know of baseball was Iearne - from Pop he said.
 Philadelphia and New York club oy ners announced their sympathy with the suggestion. which will be formally taken up tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11
NO NEW HAVEN DIVIDEND
r.c~oc-,--r,n r,pE.e n1sr.~cu1

r.e~oc- WED rREse nIsr.rcTEI
 NEW YORK. Dec. 1O.-Directors of the New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad announced tonight that they deemed it advisable in the in terest of the property not to declare q dividend at this time
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11

The very next boat that comes to this country from Australia will number among it passengers Colin Bell, white hope" from the land of the kangaroo and the birthplace of Bob Fitzsimmons. That Colin knows he is scrapper and that his man. ager, George Lawrence, knows it too, is evidenced by the challenge issued to Jesse Willard and Gunboat Smith, whom Colin is anxious to meet. -
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11

the lack of action of the governor abatcd the emergency clause. and therefore the bill did not go into eff feet until ninety days after the ses- sion adjourned. This would have left the old law in effect when the as SesSment was made.
 There will be controversy on the subject
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11
SUBMARINE IS SUNK.

TAesoc-ArED PRESS DIsPATCH1
 PLYMOUTH. December 10.-Sub- marine C-14 sank in Plymouth Sound today as the result of a collision, but the crew was rescued This is the first British submarine lost without sacri- flee of life
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11
CHICAGO TURN DOWN
Declines to Play Harvard at Cam
 bridge Grid Field
ASSOCIATED PRESS DrsPArcHl

CHICAGO, Dec. 10.-The University Of Chicago through it's board of phys ical culture and athletics declined to meet Harvard in football game next fall. The board expressed it's appreciation of the invitation for ! same at Cambridge. but decided it is rot advisable to schedule games with team outside the Big Nine" con ference
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11
ERAZOS RIVER PRECEDING
ASSOCIATED PRESS preparcHl

TAssOCrATFD PRESS DTGpATCHl
 HOUSTON. Dec. 1G-A'though ea'-- cral small towns on the Bra~os rivor Cclto are still ovefflowo1 tonight tho flood practically Ead run it's course ard by tomorrow m0~rir" it '- o--- ected tNa river will be fallino throughout it's 1o~"th. TFc work of taking tente and sn"plioe to rafv~ooo who will be unable to return tc taei" homes in the bottoms for so~1e time was pushed vigorously today The rain added greatly to the dis comfort of large camps of negrl retUgees
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11

NEW YORK. De-. 16.-Bob Me Aliister, cf California. q middleweight won q decision in a tcr-round bout "ith Young Mike Donovan of this ciiN
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11
Hanny's S Luggage

is the kind that any man or woman is proud to travel with. From plain little wicker cases up to the big fibre ward
 robe trunks the FANNY line is most complete. In the new models of hand bags and suitcases you'll find some very
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11

Hire a little salesman at The Re publican office. A Want Ad will see more customers than you can.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11
Attractive Usable Nove1tie;
You'll find at HANNY'S a fine new display mighty acceptable, sensible things in leather gc and Parisian Ivory. Mems travelling and toilet cessories of the highest class.

Travele $3o inside collar button silk lined $3 6 others at $1 and 
 Handkerchief seta
 $15o Pu man travel slippers n S1.5o. Fasko in blacks nc Aucto sets two decks and a Paynq cardcas with cards, black a
Arizona republican., 1913-12-11

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Evening journal., 1913-06-13
ANOTHER F0RwARn sTEP.

FURTHER evidence Of tho fact that the imperative
demand OF the womanhood the world for pou
cal and official recognition is found in the election
OF Miss Anna Rogstad member Of the Norwegian
Parliament She is the first 10 enjoy that dis
tnction which, until in years would have been
unthinkabe to confer upon a member of the
weaker sex. The thai she has gained seat
in Parliament has given cement TO thousands
Of women who, all the world are fighting for
suffrage.
The success Of Miss Rogsad In Norway has impelled
the friends Of suffrage to predict that it will
not be long until woman obtains admttance to the
Parliaments Of all civilized countries Miss Rog
stad born in Sands county. For several years
has been a school teacher in Chrstiana. There she
is esteemed highly because OF the important educs
tona work she has done and also because OF the in
tense interest she has taken in municipal affairs.
Quite naturally the election OF Miss Rogstad has
aroused among sufragsts in Delaware the same in
erest that It has elsewhere The understanding is that
letters of congratuation will be sent TO her by Mrs
John n. Cranston, president Of the Delaware Equal
Suffrage Association, and other Delaware women who
interested in the suffrage movement and eated by
the success of Miss Rogstad in attaining a govern
mental position Of such distinction. Were they to do
II would not be surprising the sisterhood
that is fighting for suffrage knows neither geograph-
ical national lines in the exercise Of its co-opera-
tive sympathy.
Evening journal., 1913-06-13
BY rLANEUR.

keting his produce at Covent Car
den
The old lady was anxious to see her
hundredth birthday. which would have
been reached in a few months time
Until the past year or so she has been
active, and when nearly ninety she
took part in 'tableaux-vivantes" en-
tertainment as Princess Passihora.
She and Dickens we're boy and girl
together when they lived In the same
street in Somers Town. AT first
Mrs. Cooper used to relate Charles
called me his little girl, but after
wards he called me Little Dorrit be-
cause he did not like the name oil
Mary Ann" When the novelist came
to write his story of the Marshal
sea-" the little friend and playmate ol
his youth was utilized as the heroine
although. Of course. the adventures ol
the child Of the Marshalsea had no
foundation in fact as regards the orig
inal Little Dorrit.
Mrs. Cooper recalled the frequent
Visits Of Dickens to her fathers farm
at Sunbury, and she retained, at her
Southgate home. the bedstead on
which he used to sleep. On one visit
she said Dickens, for a joke. dressed
himself in corduroys and applied tc
her father for work. The request vas
refused. but the applicant was offered
bed of straw In the barn for the
night.
Lord Rosebery is to be presented
with the freedom of Selkirk when ne
visits that small, but important, Scot
tish town this month. The Selkirk
ceremony of comforting the freedom is
very quaint and interesting, and Is
consummated by licking the birse.
The birse is a bunch or bristles used
by shoemakers in sewing, and doubt
less has been chosen to emphasize
Selkirks traditional association with
the making of "single-sole shoes
After going through the ceremony
Lord Rosebery becomes a "souter,