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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27

The good roads question is being
agitated more or less in nearly every
newspaper in the state, and it really
seems like some good must result
thereform eventually. 1t is said that
constant dropping of water will wear
away stone; therefore constant talk
ing about good roads should get the
good roads movement somewhere in
the course of the present year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27

EXTRA SESSION IS CALLED
Trenton, Feb. 24.-President- elect
Wilson has announced an extra ses-
sion of congress would be called
April /.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27

HOOO 1Oduo 6OuuOWAcIO III
the course of the present year.
1t now seems a foregone conclusion
that the ice in the Missouri river
south and southeast of the city will
soon be floating down stream. For
several days it has been weakening
and has been covered with about ten
inches of water. This means one of
the earliest grand openings that the
stream has advertised for many wears.
The latest railway project in South
Dakota contemplates the building of a
line from Portal, N D., to Rapid CITY
with feeding branches tapping the
new northwestern counties right and
left. The line, including branches,
will be about 500 miles in length.
1t is said eastern contractors are
ready to begin construction at once
and promise to have the enterprise
completed by September, 1914.
The Bartine printing plant bill in
the senate as it was introduced has
started some more printing scandal.
The original bill, as drawn provided
that state printer should be appoint
ed, and further declares that the state
shall purchas said state printers
plant. This clause is marked out in
the Bartine bill, but shows that as
originally framed it was intended to
take care of some special interest.
Bartine claims no sponsorship for the
bill.
Maybe the South Dakota legisla-
ture has voted to ratify the proposed
amendment to the pational consti-
tuition for direct vote of the people
for United States senator, but we
have failed to see any record of such
action. Columns have been out
about the "bunny hug" grizzly
bear" andtime dance racket and a
few of fool fad bills that have been
presented and the time is getting
short. The people want that amend
ment ratified at this session. Ed
munds County Democrat.
Making an appropriation bill is
quite job and the appropriations
committees of the two houses of the
legislature have finally ciphered it
out. The general measure carries a
total appropriation Of 81, 1895, 200 and
it provides for most of the expenses
of the state for the two years begin
ming next July. The appropriation
lis $1O5, ,512 larger than the one Of two
years ago under the general appro-
priation act, when all expenses
amounted to trifle over $1,000 900.
Special appropriations are of consid-
cradle importance and they are not
mentioned in the general bill.
Tax commission legislation and
contamination have moved along with
alacrity and it will probably be rated
ss the Growing achievement Of the
legislative session. The appropria-
tions committees have set apart $I5,-
600 per year for the maintence Of
the commission and the governor has
appointed the following members Of
the tax commission authorized by tho
new law: Hugh Smith, Of Howard,
for four years; 81. G. Preston. Of
Mitchell. for six years; 9. N. Henry,
OF Red6eld. for two years. Il il
hoped that the people viii now ~
tAair 49, neEs ehasrfully.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-02-27

There is to be meeting at Mitchell
on March 5th, the purpose of which
will be the organization of !. state
baseball league, and to which all in
terested cities are urged to send rep
resentatives.
While the east has been shivering
from the terrific storm and cold
which has prevailed in that section
for several days. central and western
South Dakota was visited by a light
snow fall of about an inch, with no
accompanying storm, and instead of
having suffered 3 fall of many more
inches of snow would have been well
coined.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-02-06
CHAPTER XVII.
At cross-Purpose,.


She sat for moment silent. gazing
up the street, but breathing heavily.
This was not the reception she had an
ticipated, and 1t was difficult to deter.
mine swiftly what course she had best
pursue. Realizing the hold she had
once had upon this man, it had never
occurred to her mind that her infiu.
ence had altogether departed. Her
beauty had never failed before to win
such victory, and she had trusted now
in reviving the old smouldering pas
sion into sudden fame. Yet already
she comprehended the utter useless.
ness of such an expectation-there
was no smouldesing passion to be
famed; his Indifference was not as
sumed. The discovery angered her,
but long experience had brought con-
troll; it required only moment to re-
adjust her faculties. to keep the bitter.
ness out of her voice. When she again
faced him it was to speak quietly,
with convincing earnestness.
Yes, realize 1t Is toe late for ex-
plantations" she acknowledged, $50 /
will attempt none wished YOU to
know, however, that did not desert
you for that man. This was my prin-
cipal purpose in sending for YOU"
DO you know where he isf"
She hesitated ever SO slightly. vet
he, Watching her closely, noted it.
mo; at the chose Of the war he
came home. commanding the regiment
which sl<aAld ahRKs shean iv0mrs. Within
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-02-06

terness, why did you come here? Why
consent to meet me again?"
my yielding was to second i'm
pulse. At first decided to ignore
your note; then came the second con.
sideration-Miss Mcdonald"
"Oh." and she laughed. Eat last ]
read the riddle. Not satisfied with
saving that young lady from savages
you would also preserve her youthful
innocence from the contamination OF
my influence. Quite noble of you
surely. Are you aware Of our rein.
tionship?'
Il have heard it referred to-gar
rison rumor."
quite true, In spite of your source
OF information, which accounts, in a
measure, for my presence here as
well as my intimacy in the Mcdonald
household. And you propose interior.
Ing, plan to drive me forth from this
pleasant birds nest. Really you amuse
me, Mr.. Sergeant Hamlin."
But I have not proposed anything
OF that nature" the man said quietly
rising to his feet "It is, Of course,
nothing to me, except that Miss Nc.
Donald has been very kind and seems
"a very nice girl. IS knew some
thing OF you and your past, thought
perhaps you might realize how much
better 1t would be to reAire grace
fully"
You mean that as q threat? You
intend to tell her?"
Not unless it becomes necessary:
am not proud of the story myself
Their eyes met, and there was nc
shadow of softness in either face. The
woman's lips curled sarcastically.
Really, you take yourself quite Sc
riously. do you not? One might thinh
you still Major of the Fourth Texas
and heir to the old estate on the Bra
EOS. You talked that way to me
once before, only to discover that
had claws with which to scratch
Don't make that mistake again, Mr.
Sergeant Hamlin. or there will be
something more serious than scratch
Ing done. ! have learned how to fight
in the past few years-Heaven knows
have had opportunity-and rattle,
enjoy the excitement. How far would
your word go with Molly, do you
think? Or with the Major?"
THAT remains to be SEEN"
Does it? Oh, understand. You
must stSs consider yourself quite the
lady-killer. Wen, let me tell you
semething-she is engaged to Lieu
tenant Gaskins."
His Ecnd.grip frightened on the rail
but there was no change in the ex
preston OF his face.
$50 I had heard. presume that
hardly would have been permitted to
happen but for the existence of Mr
Dupont. BY the way, which one OF
you ladies shot the Lieutenant?"
1t was a chance fire, and Hamlin
was not sure Of it's effect, although
she drew quick breath, and her voice
faltered.
"shot-Lieutena,t 0aslins?'
Certainly, you must be aware OF
thatf"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-02-06

f1lhA q lne 0Snef nae Of the entrance,
Observation-Disclosures do ,hexenlskeep-
1Ae~baet Tie HUE crowd oE curious
Watchers tArone1ns the steps, Hamlin
interested himself In. the assembly, al
though heenly conscious OF those two
men who continued to finger, staring
into the brilliantly lighted room. That
the two were closely involved with
Mrs. Dupont In some money-making
scheme, closely verging on crime, was
already sufficiently clear to the Ser
geant's mind. He had overheard.
enough to grasp this fact, yet the full
nature Of the scheme was not appar-
snt. Without doubt it involved Cas-
kins as victim; possibly Barrett
also, but Hanlin was not inclined to
interfere personally for the protection
OF either Of these officers. They could
look after themselves, and. II they sue
cumbed to the charms of the lady.
and 1t cost something, why. that was
none OF his affair But somehow the
suspicion had come to him that he had
accidentally stumbled upon q more
complicated plot than mere black
mail Mrs. Dupont's intimacy with
Molly, and the use she was making
OF her distant relationship with the
Major to further her ends, made him
eager to delve deeper into her rea
purpose. At least these two, apparent
ly ignorant of their guests true char
acter, should be warned, or, if that
was impossible. protected from impos-
ture. Their open friendliness and So
cial endorsement were the woman's
stock In trade at Dodge, and whatever
the final denouement might be, Mo-
Donald and his daughter would inevs
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-02-06

eAfoo months ne nad converted Mi the
l6p6fty into cash md depart
%. Tnere was fumOr Inat ne was
engaged in the cattle business"
You actually expect me to- believe
all this-that you knew nothing 81 his
plans-were not, indeed, . part Of
them?"
II am Indifferent as to what You be-
lieve." she replied coldly. "But you are
ungentlemanly to express yourself 30
freely. Why should you say that"
Because chance to know more
than you suppose. Never mind how
the information reached me; had 1t
been less authentic you might find me
now more susceptible to your pres
ence, more choice in my language A
carefully conceived plot drove me
from the Confederate seiSice. ID
which Won were a. deenly involved An
Le Fevre. Its double object was TO
advance him in rank and get me out
OF the way. The plan worked perfect
;Isly; could have met and fought
either object alone, but the two COM
bined broke me utterly. had no spir-
it of resistance left. Yet even then
IN spite of that miserable letter. re-
tanned faith In you. returned home
to learn the truth from your own lips.
only to discover you had already gone.
l was month learning the facts;
then discovered you had married LIE
Fevre in Richmond; procured the af-
fidavit of the officiating clergyman.
Will you deny now3"
NO." charging her manner instant
ly-"what is the use? married the
man, but was deceived. misled.
There was no conspiracy in which
was concerned. did not know where
you were; from then until this after.
noon never saw or heard OF you.
Molly told me of her rescue by sol-
der named Hamlin, but never sus-
pected the truth until we drove by
the barracks. Then yielded to my
first mad impulse and sent that note.
II you felt toward me with such bit
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-02-06

ftably share in the ensuing disgrace
of discovery. Even if they were not
also victimized, they would be held
largely responsible for the losses of
others. Had Hamlin been commits
stoned officer he would have known
what to do-his plain duty as a friend
would have taken form in frankly
spoken warning. But, as it was, the
chains of discipline, of social rank,
made it seemingly impossible for him
to approach either the Major or his
daughter openly. He did not actually
know enough to venture such an In
terview, and mere suspicion, even
though coupled with his former init
macy with the woman, was not sufIl-
clent excuse for his interference. The
Major would treat the revelation with
indifference, even disbelief, and Miss
Molly might even resent his meddling
in the affair. Besides he was not al
together convinced that the girl had
not been actually present at, and in
some manner connected with, the at
tack on Gaskins. The memory of that
face, shrinking behind the corner of
the barrack wall, remained clear in
his mind. He might be mistaken, but
perhaps it would be best to go slow.
1t was a huFe, bare hall, although
the walls w concealed by. flags,
while othey peries were festooned
along the ers. The band was sta.
toned upon a raised platform at the
rear, and hundred couples occupied
the noor. The men present were large
ly officers attired in dress-uniforms. al.
though there was a considerable
sprinkling Of civilians, few conspic-
uous in garments of the latest cut
and style. Evidently invitations had
been widely spread, and, considering
time and place, literally responded to.
Among the women present the Ser
geant saw very few he recognized. vet
1T was comparatively easy to classify
the majority-officers' wives: the
frontier helpmates of the more prom.
1nent merchants of the town; women
from the surrounding ranches, who
had deserted their homes until the In.
i dian scare ceased; a scattered few
from pretentious small cities to the
eastward. and, here and there, younger
faces, representing ranchmen's daugh.
tiers. with a school-teacher or two. Al
together they made rather brave
show, occasionally exhibiting toilets
worthy OF admiring glances. never
lacking ardent partners, and entering
with unalloyed enthusiasm into the
evenings pleasure. The big room pre-.
sented scene of brilliant color. of
ceaselessly moving figures; the air
was resonant with laughter and
trembling to the dashing strains OF
the band. Primitive as 1t was in MANY
respects. to Hamlin, long isolated in
small frontier posts, the scene was
strangely attractive, his imagination
responding to the glow of color. the
merry chime of voices, the tripping OF
feet. The smiling faces flashed past,
his ears caught whispered words. his
eyes followed the flying figures. For
the moment the man forgot himself
in this new environment OF ,nouxn,.
less pleasure.
To Be Confined
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-02-06

Roses. Towering shrubs, vine.
perennisls.s Peony's roots, fancy
lowering things. Write w. N.
pomberger, Harlan, Ia-adv. tt
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-02-06

A good Piano for sale. Call at
Journal Office adyf7
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-02-06

CHAPTER XVIII.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-13

that the ON urt A. IA pC.Son OF ;irlsto
cratic lineage and Of breeding? | will
confess that nothing Ia nearer my
heart than the hope that one day !
shall meet the Young lady, am sure
she must be ~yonng-who wore thut
slipper and dropped IT. as 1t seemed.
from the clouds at my feet there In
sedate Beacon street. that most SOL
ann OF residential s~anctunries."
"Mr. Ames." began Miss HollIster in
stAntly, with In assumed severity that
her smile lelied. Il cannot recall that
ny niece Hezpkinh ever visited In Bea-
ron street, yet | dare shy that II she
had done SO md n young maj of your
pleasing appearance hnd passed he
meath her window one OF her slippers
might very easily have become de
taehed from TIexekiah's foot and fail
en- with n nice calculation directly In
yeu kindly carry your candle Into that
trunk rooiu?"
The foundations OF the world shook
las l remembered the compact by which
Hezckiah MIS- excluded from the house
and realized what her impending dis
covery would mean to Cecilia. her In
Their and the maynard Hezekiah too.
But ] was In for 1t. Miss Octa via In
jdicated by nm imperious nod that I was
to prpcyde her INTO the trunk room. and
strobe before her with my candle
held high.
But the sprites Of mystery were still
abroad Mt Hopefeld. The room was
unOccupled save for the trunks. IIeze-
kiah Ind vanished. Instead. OF sitting
there TO await the coming Of her aunt.
she had silently departed without ieav-
ing a truce. Miss Hoilister glanced up
at the trapdoor In the ceiling. and SO
did |. 1t waS closed. but | did not
doubt that Hezeklah had era wIed
through 1t and taken herself to the
roof. Miss Octarin would probably or
der me Mt once to the b~attlements. but
worse was ta come.
"Mr. Ames.' she said. will you kind
ly lift the lid Of that largest trunk"
l had not thought OF this. and | shud-
dered at the possibilities.
She Indicated the trunk upon which
Hezekiah Ind sat and nibbled her
cracker not more than ten minutes be
fore. Could it he possible that when
lifted the v that golden head
would be found beneath? My life has
known no hlacker moment than that IN
which | flung back the lid of that trunk.
averted my ewes in dread of the i'm
lending disclosure and held the candle
close.
But the trunk was empty. incredibly
empty! My courage rose again. and
glanced Mt Miss Octavin t~riumphantly.
wen jerked out the trays to aliuy any
lingering suspicion, Why had | ever
doubted Hezekiah? Who was she. the
goidra haired daughter OF kings. to be
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-13

raugm IA u lruust SITE had silt he'd "a,
The lndder while ! talked to Ter aunt
aud was even now hiding on the roof
but II was not Tor me to make so trea
sonable n suggestion. Miss Octu via
might press the matter further II she
liked. but | would not help her to trup
Hezekiah.
Miss Hoillster did not. TO my surprise
aud relief. suggest an Inspection of the
roof. She nodded her head gruyeiy
and passed out intu the hall.
MIR. Ames, II | implied u moment
ago that | doubted your story of the
dropping OF that tan pump from n
beacon street root or window. | now
tender you my ~sinccrest apologies"
She put out her hand, smiling charm
ingly.
Pray return TO the occupations which
were engaging you when | interrupted
you. You have never stood higher In
my regard than Mt this moment. To-
morrow you may tell me all you please
Of the ghost and the mysteries Of this
house. and | dare shy we shall end the
bones Of that British soldier some
where beneath the foundations. Az
for that trif.Ing bit of leather you hold
In your hand. It's rather passe for
Bee street. The next time you tell
that story Isuggest that you play your
game Of drop the slipper FROM II win
dow of Rittephouse square. philadel-
phia."
Hezckiab on the roof WAS safe for n
time. Miss Octavia's gentle rejection
OF my Beacon street anecdote and her
intimation that Hesekish bad been an
unbilled participant Of the comedy of
the ghost had been dlsquletlng, and In
my relief Of her abandonment of the
search | loitered eli downstairs with
my hostess. | wished to impress her
with the idea that ! was without ur-
gent business. Iiezel;iah would, beyond
doubt, amuse herself after her own
fashion on the roof until | was ready
10 release her. AS l had quietly locked
the trunk room door and carried the
key In my pocket l was reasonably
sure Of this. Humility is best acquired
through trlbulation, and as Hezekiah
sat among the chimney crooks nursing
IL stockinGed foot and waiting for
me TO turn up with her lost slipper it
would do her no harm to uibble the
bitter fruit OF repentance with another
biscuit.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-13
(Continued.)

"Reyond any question it Is my prop
erty." | asserted.
Your words interest me greatly. Mr.,
Ames. As you know. the grim hard
life of the twentieth century pals upon
me. and | am deeply interested In cy-
erything that pertains to adventure
md romance. Tell me more. II you are
free to do so. OF this slipper which
now return to you"
l received HeZekiah's q little
pump into my hands an though 1t were
IN object OF high conservation.
LAS | nm nothing IL not frank. Miss
uollister. | will confess to you that
this shoe anne into my possession In
a very curious way, One day last
spring | was In Boston. having been
called there on professional business.
In the evening ] left nay hotel for q
walk. crossed the common, took Z
turn through the public garden. where
many devoted lovers adorned the
benches. and then strolled aim.sssly
along Beacon street.
al was passing Il house which ] have
not since been able to identify exact
IL, though I have several times revis.
tied Boston In the hope Of doing so,
when suddenly and without any warn
Ing whatever this slipper dropped al
my feet. All the houses In the neigh
borhood seemed deserted, with win
dOws and doors tightly boarded, and
my closest scrutiny failed to discover
any opening from which that slipper
might have been flung. The region is
80 d%ecorous and acts of violence are
so foreign to It's dignity and reposc
that ! could scarce believe that | held
that bit Of tan leather In my hand
Nor did its unaccountable precipita
ton into the street seem the act Of n
housemaid. nor could | believe that n
nursery g0verness had thus sought dl
version from the roof above. | hesi
tated for a moment. not knowing how
TO meet this emergency. Then i bold
iy attacked the hell Of the house from
which | believed the slipper to have
proceeded. | rang until n policeman.
whose speech was fragrant of the Ir-
1911 NoiNkS ttut tIie utslSt, tlflol lllIiS
me that the family had only the pre-
vious day left for the shore. The
house. he assured me, was utterly va
cant. That. Miss Hollister, Is all there
Is OF the story. But ever since | have
carried that slipper with me. 1t was
In my pocket tonight as | traversed
the upper halls of your house. seeking
the ghost of that British soldier, and
had just discovered my loss when |
heard you calling. In returning it you
have conferred upon me the greatest
Imaginable favor. ! have faith that
some time. somewhere. | Lhnli find the
owner Of that slipper. Would you rot
infer from its diminutive size and the
nne. suggestive delIc~ - -" its outlines.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-13

your" she added plaintively. and never
In my life Ind I been so touched by
anything SO sweet and gentle and kind
ARNOLD. II an old woman like me
should do q very foolish thing In fol
lowing her own whims md then find
that she had probably committed her
self to n course likely to cause unhap
piness. what would you advise her to
do about it,"
Miss HOLSTER | answered. "if you
trusted Providence this morning to
| send you q corps OF servants when
| yours had been most unfortunately
,'utterel by ghosts or rnmorS of ghosts.
why will you not continue to have con.
fdence that your affairs will always
I've directed by agencies equally alert
and bencficent?
Il don't know the game. but | have
found out n lot of things without being
told. so tell me nothing. Remember
that ! have something quite remnrka.
BILE, startling even. to show you toinor-
row. | have even overcome. YOU know,
the obstacle you placed In the way OF
my discoveries by sending In ahead Of
ME this morning for the plans of the
house"
watched her narrowly. bat she
was In no wise discounted.
We'll. | burned them the moment
! Hilda brought them back she laugh
ed. Il had faith In you. and | wanted
| you to manage 1t all for yourself. !
rather guessed that you would go to
| I'eppertou. That was when | sdll be-
Iieved.'
"Rut you must go on believing.
MakebcIieving is the main cornerstone
and the keystone of the arch Of the
happy life"
"You are sure you are not mocking
a foolish old womanT'
You are the wisest IN | eve
knew" | asserted. and my heart was
iu the words.
Il believe you have persuaded me.
but Cecilia
Leave 1t TO nae: trust me: lean upon
ma. | assure you that oil will be
we'll"
Ito Be Continucd.)