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The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-10-02

Major Lacey was a democrat,-noti in
the political sense; but as fayoring in
all ways a government for the people
and by the people. He had implicit
faith in American citizenship, and
was always ready to bow to the de-
Gision of the majority. In the local
field, as a citizen of the community
in which he lived, he was kind and
helpful to all; and he made no social
distinctions in his intercourse with
men; the poor and the rich, the
scholarly and the unlettered shared
alike in his respect. And so his
death is a public loss, and appeals to
the sympathy of all our people"
- - -
Judge J. l.. Waite in the Burlington
Hawk Eye: The announcement from
Oskaloosa of the sudden death of Ma
jor John Il. Lacey is a shock to the
people of Iowa and to a wide circle OF
friends and acquaintance in other
states. Major Lacey, in his prime,
was In the front rank of useful and
influential Legislators at Washington
and was in demand in national cam
paigns as a platform speaker at re-
publican rallies. The majors politi.
cal addresses were always instructive
aud at the same time interesting to
voters. He discussed public ques-
lions with Candor and fairness, but
with an earnestness that commanded
respect for sincerity and positiveness
of convictions. ..........s-.
Major Lacey was prominent
member OF the strong and famous
delegation which Iowa maintained at
Washington for many years in the
senate, house and cabinet, and in mil.
itary and naval circles and subordi,
nate civil positions. The standing
and influence of the Iowa delegation
in legislation, in home and foreign
affairs and in national politics was
never greater than during that period
when Senators Allison and Gear,
Speaker Henderson and the excep-
tionally strong representation In the
house, Secretaries Wilson and Shaw
in the cabinet, and other prominent
Iowans on the bench and in other
departments shed lustre upon the
proud HaB.keye state. or this galaxy
of statesmen, legislators, jurfsts. ex-
ecatiye officers and political leaders
Major Lacey was a potent factor.
Major Lacey was the author OF the
iowa Digest, which bears his name,
published in 1870, and Lacey's Rail
way Digest 1s75-S4, He has contrib.
oted to various publications, on pro,
fessional and literary topics, and in
various ways has been, a most useful
citizen, and gained a wide circle of
stendfast friends who will mourn his
decease.' II ~
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-10-02

Statistics show that there are
fewer suicides among miners than
among any other class Of workmen.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-10-02

Many lawyer, suspected OF hav-
ing talent. has Leen. tried AMI acquit
ted.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-10-02
HAND PAINTED CHINA

Here is the ..art department" of the
Mahaska Fail Festival, next Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday. Here ID
where usefulness and beauty combine.
We take this means of inviting, in
fact urging, every lady in Mahasks
county who does hand painted china,
to make display at the Fall Festival.
The entries will be beautifully arranged
and carefully protected. Unusual pub
licity will be given 10 work in this
competition. II interested In this work
commercially, you viii quickly see the
advantage Of displaying wares at this
time. We are ambitious 10 make this
departments display 10th sizeableand
meritodcuss Please assist by 5oining
with your exhibit. Cash premiums,
AIRS. Vmeins X Logan,
Mrs. 3JsfF. McNeill.
Mira. j. Al Dewitt SID
Hand Painted China Committee.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-10-02

-wit6Qpq insaiifh Z ambi,isa lss 'Es
die.
The Southern herald., 1913-01-10

Better not say what she's wanted for'
lust tell her Captain Grant wishes TO
speak to he a moment"
Jones Strengthened up, and pushed
mast the preacher, the stairs creaklns
under his weight as he went UP over
nv head. Grant arose, and stood
looking out the window into the glow
Of the sunshine, and jerks dropped
into the nearest chair, still staring
across the table at Fagin. For the
6rst time | seemed to entirely grasp
the situation. l got to my feet yet
dare not move so much as a step, Tor
Fagin was facing the hallway. 1t ap,
narently would be better to wait until
| after the girl came down stairs, until
those In the house were all together
before we struck. wanted to know
what she would say, how she woulC
act. when she understood what wal
proposed. The time allowed me TO-
decision was short, as 1t SCENE
scarcely minute before heard shel
footsteps above
The Southern herald., 1913-01-10
SYNOPSIS.

Major Lawrence, son OF Judge Law
renee Of Virginia, whose wife was Lee
IA sent on a perilous mission by Gen zen
Washington, Just after the WinteT e. va va
Py Forge: Disguised l.,ia, IN Pptlsm 4bn snenv's
Snes The Major attends. a. great S Lets
knd saves the Lady of the Blenoeu
Roae'' from mob. He later meets the glr.
III hrilliant ball. Trouble Is slarteu sS,
6ver waltz, and Lawrence is @ urgeq ~
Ris partner, Mistress Mortimer (The Lazy
81 the Blended Rosel, to make MS escape; 6I.
lawrence Is detected as a spy by Captaln
Grant OF the British Army VINO agreess g.ss
TO duel. The duel is stopped py uIant rs
friends and the spy makes a dash LOT
liberty, swimming river Following MAJ.
row escape The Major arrives at tne
6hop OF q blacksmith, who is friendly, ana
knows the Lady Of the BLENDED rose
captain Grant and rangers search plack-
smith shop in vain for the spy. Law s
Fente Joins the minute men. Grant ana
Ms train are captured by the minute men.
Lawrence is made prisoner by an lnolan
and two white men, who lock MIN III
strong cell. Peter advises Lawrence noi
10 attempt to escape as some one
would send for him. Grants appearance
adds mystery to the combination OF CIT
SunnstaIices. Lawrence again meets tne
Eadv Of the Blended Rose, who informs
MIN that he is in her house; and that she
was In command Of the party that cap
kured him The captive Is thrust INTO a
dark underground chamber When captain
GRANT begins a search Of the premises.
After digging his way out; Lawrence
AMOS the place deserted. Evidence OF a
battle and a dead man across the thres-
hold. Col. Mortimer, father of the Lady
{Of the Blended Rose, finds his home IN
ruins. Capt. Grant insists that Lawrence
he strung up at once. Miss Mortimer ap-
bears explains the mystery and Law
Fence is held prisoner of war. Law
renee escapes through plans arranged by
Tbe Lady and sees Grant attack Miss
Mortimer. Grant Is knocked out by Law
renee. who comes to Miss Mortimers re-
lief and then makes his escape. Captain
Grants base vilany revealed. Lawrence
Fetnrns to Valley Forge, where learnI
k1ore Of Grants perfidy.- Washington
FORCES Clinton at battle and Lawrence get
1race of Eric Mortimer, The battle Q
Monmouth. Gen Washington again start
lawrence on an important mission. Law
rance finds Miss Mortimer in soldiers
hniform, acting as scout Explanation
follow. Washington's dispatches are de
Hevered to Gen. Arnold and Lawrence
assigned to special service OF capturln
Fagfn. Eric Mortimer is found pris
oner Of Fagln's. and released by Ma.
lawrence,
The Southern herald., 1913-01-10

Her eyes exhibited indignant sur
prise. but, after an instant's hesitS
ton, her lips answered.
81 hardly know what you mean' sir
We Eere children together"
"An' engaged ter be married-eh!
"There was an arrangement Of that
nature between our parents. But wh1
should this interest your"
He ignored the question, but hii
eyes hardened.
CTo BE CoNTINUED)
The Southern herald., 1913-01-10
CHAPTER XXX.
Thew Send for Claire.

nCY SSUO tOt SiSHN
I Could only see the fellows back,
with hair hanging low over the collar
but his voice was clear.
Got here five minutes ago. Ihe
preacher is locked in the parlor."
"By Godl Good! Now we can play
out the game, eh, Captain? Or" turn
ing about susplelously, and staring at
the other, who sat with eyes shaded
by one hand, "are you weakening as the
time draws nearH"
"Hell's firel No! We gave her q
choice, and she only laughed at 1t. III
90 on now to spite the wench; only
think we should bring In the boy first
and prove to her that we've actually
got him"
Fagin emptied the glass in his hand
giving utterance to an oath as he re
placed 1t on the table.
eyer as chicken-hearted drunk a
sober Grant" he said coarsely. "Dit
yer hear the fool, Jones, an after al
I've told him|
The bearded man nodded silently
his eyes shifting from one face to tn
other. Fagin grinned. and poured on
another drink.
''Now listen again" he went on, ha
angrily. "That boys worth nrone
ter us-a thousand pounds-but
wouldn't do yer any good ter be mike
up in the affair. would 1T What ohsn'
The Southern herald., 1913-01-10

a Threatensd MarrIaee.

n HNEdIENGU W&ANtAtH~T
Fagin heard them coming and tooA
his boots from the table, and sat up
straight in his chair; the preacneE
pushed his back until half concealed
behind the door; Grant never looked
around. Jones came into view hrst'
and behind him walked Claire, her
cheeks flushed, her head held high AZ
the door she paused. refusing to enter
her eyes calmly surveying the occu'
pants,
"You sent for me, sir" she saia
coldly. MAY ask for what purpose
Even Fagin's cool insolence was un'
able to withstand unmoved her beauty
and her calmness Of demeanor. Ap
parently he had never met her before,
for, with face redder than ever, ne got
to his feet, half bowing. and STAN
mering slightly.
my name is Fagin, Mistress" ne
said, striving to retain his accustomed
roughness. 4 reckon you have hearo
of me-"
Il have" proudly, her eyes meetinB
his, "and, therefore, wonder what your
purpose may be IN ordering me mere !
wish to return 10. my father VINO 70
quires my services"
The guerilla laughed, now angereu
by her manner.
"Wen, | thought I'd tell you who
was 50 you wouldn't try any high ana
mighty business" he said coarsely
and eying her fercely. THAT amt the
sort O. thing that goes with me, an
yer amt the first one I've taken dcwn
peg or two. However, don't mean
you no harm, only you'd better DenaVe
yourself. Yer know that man oVei
there, don't yer?"
He indicated with a nod Of the head
and Claire glanced in that direction
but without speaking.
well, can't you answerT
81 recognize Captain Grant, II ina
is what you mean" !
"I was speaking English, wasn't !
yer OuBnL 10 kuoW AAn 80
ter him, amt yer?"
: Certainly not" Indignantly.
/ Grant turned about, his face twitcn
ing.
| "This is not my fault, Claire" b
r exclaimed swiftly. Don't blame m
3 for It. am also a prisoner, and hell
:, less"
: She never looked at him, never al
e swered, her entire attention ccncel
r trated on Fagin, who was GRIMM
}. with enjoyment.
"That's sure right, young lady" .
J, said grimly. "The Captain Is onl
l. obeyin' orders ter save his own nee
l. There's no love lost atween us, Il
d me tell yer. But we're not SO blan
merciless after all, an | reckon, we'N
It got about all thar is in the houi
N worth cartin' away. Now we're gol
Il. to have some fun, an leave two hapl
hearts behind. Amt that 1t, Jone
NJ Clinton,s licked; Washington has b
hands full up north; an this hi
at blame country is ours. Somewhei
10 Mistress, I've heard tell that you 9
n. this Captain was pretty thick-how
,r. it"
The Southern herald., 1913-01-10
oAAprER xxx-lcontInuedl.


"The damned villain!" he ejaculat-
ID. his voice trembling. Every move
ne has made has been an attempt to
ruin us. / can see 1t now Do you
suppose Claire really cares for the
Fellow?"
81 am very sure she does not"
"Then what, in heavens name, does
she let him hang around for? al
ways hated the sight of his black face
and Internal grin, but somehow,
Thought she rather liked him. won
der If he can be there now! II he Is,
then he and Fagln are up to some deV-
Ilment."
"And what that may be we'll never
discover by talking here" I put in
dternly, suddenly realizing we were
wasting time. Come, let's get around
kO the north side"
We came in back of the summer
house, and had just left the road,
when three horsemen galloped past
straight up to the front door, which
htood wide open. The black shadow
OF man appeared in the glow Of
Rlght, shading his eyes as he looked
0ut into the darkness.
'Is that you, Culver?"
EYES," sullenly, the speaker swing
ing down from the saddle.
well, you've been a hell Of whil'
getting here. Fagin will skin yo
alive; It's nearly daylight already"
"Did the best I could; the cantir
hypocrite wasn't at home; had to g
clear to Medford after him. Come o.
now, get out O. that!"
He dragged the center figure rougl
ey from his horse. and hustled hiI
mp the steps,
"The OIL fool thinks we're goin'
Aili him, reckon; been prayin' Il
an hour past. Bill got so mad
choked him twice, but 1t didn't
NO good Here, take him along !
will yer, and let us hustle some grub
The man addressed grabbed Il
Almp figure far from gently, al
hustled him through the door. As Il
Others disappeared, leading the thr
horses, Mortimer grasped my sleeN
That's Preacher Jenks," he VIII
Dered, from down at the Cross Roat
What can Fagin want of him?"
"If Fagin Is Grants tool, and Grs
as here" l answered soberly, Il {
ready to make a guess at what is u
The recollection of the captains thr'
at the summer-house instantly
CURED to memory. Here, you la
skulk down into these bushes, WI
/ try that balcony. That is the libra
ISN'T 1t, Eric? thought so; I've b.
under guard there twice, The v
dow sRoAs no light, but some one
In the room beyond. Give me a
up, Tom, and stand close so you
hear If speak"
1t was not high from the grou
out could not grip the top Of the
Nadlout help With Toms assista
The Southern herald., 1913-01-10
nanner In Enoesslvo FatIaue.

Everybody understands the danger
of catching cold if you have been per-
spring freely or have on wet clothes
But very few people know that you
are specially liable to catch cold
when YOU are tired. Additional pro
lection" writes Doctor Goldsburg, III
needed by the body when tired, for \
such state colds may be takea a
easily as when sweating or tar0ug
wet garments"
The Southern herald., 1913-01-10

l went over lightly enough, and Win
out noise. The window was the one
which had been broken during the
first assault on the house, and never
repaired. found ample room for
crawling through. The door into the
hall stood partly ajar, a little hght
streaming through the crack, SO | ex-
perienced no difficulty In moving about
freely. A glance told me the apart
ment was unoccupied, although
heard the murmur Of distant voices
earnestly conversing. Occasionally
an emphatic oath sounded clear ana
distinct. My first thought was that
the men with me would be better con-
cealed here than in the bushes below
and l leaned over the rail, and Dade
them ioin me. Within another minute
the three of us were In the room IN
tently listening. l stole across to the
crack Of the door. The hall was
empty so far as I could see looking
toward the rear of the house, and the
voices we heard were evidently in the
dining-room. Occasionally there was
clatter Of dishes, or the scraping OF
a chair on the polished floor. One
voice sang out an order to a servant
a nasal voice, slightly thickened Dy
wine. and l wheeled about, gazing In
quiringly into Mortimer's face.
That's Grant," he said quickly
"and half drunk"
"I thought SO; that's when he if
really dangerous. Stay close here; II
the hallway is clear am going to gel
into the shadow there under the stairs
Have your weapons ready"
Where the fellow was who had beer
at the front door l could not deter
mine. He had disappeared somehow
,, and / slipped along the wall for th'
necessary ten feet like shadow AM
crept in beneath the shelter OF tn
5 staircase. From here l could look int
the room opposite, although only
!. portion Of the space was revealed
There was no cloth on the table, an
but few dishes, but counted a hal
dozen bottles, mostly empty, and nj
merous glasses. Grant was at on
. end. his uniform dusty and staine'
y hut his eyes alone betraying intoxic'
u tion. Beside him was tall, stool
. shouldered man, with matted bear
wearing the coat Of a British Gren
der. but with all insignia OF ran
IS ripbed from it. He had mean mout
Il and yellow, fang-like teeth were di
'e nlaved whenever he spoke. Beyor
l this fellow, and only half seen fro
Il where crouched, was a heayy-set !
s. diyidual, his face almost purple, WI
v a thatch of uncombed red hair. +
wore the cooked hat Of Dragoo
er nusbed to the back Of his head, q
in feet were encased in long cavai
re boots. crossed on the table, and
1d was pulling furiously at a pipe, t
stem grlpped firmly between his teei
er- Who the bearded man might be l h
i'd, no means of knowing, but this beau
st, was without doubt Fagin. l stared
ch him fascinated, recalling the stori
DIV Of his fiendish cruelty, my heart thun
of ing violently, while my fingers gripI
ed the butt of my pistol. Then, with'
warning, a man stepped out OF
darkened parlor, passed within thi
ng- feet Of my hiding place, and ste
within the diningroom door. !
lile three within looked at him, and Fa
1ou roared out;
. what is it now7 Heard from {
tin ver%
The Southern herald., 1913-01-10

hls knees. The guard fairly held him |
up In tile doorway, and both Fagin aud |
Jones laughed at the pitiful sight, the
former ending his roar with an out
burst of profanity.
GO on back ter the front door BIZ,
he ordered roughly. This fellowll
never run away; his legs wouldn't
carry him. Now, Mr.. Preacher" glow
ering savagely at the poor devil across
the bottle-strewn table, do yer know
who am?"
jerks endeavored to answer, from
the convulsive movement Of his throat,
but made no sound Fagin cursed
again
'If 1t wasn't such waste OF good
liquor I'd pour some of this down your
gullet," he exclaimed, shaking half
filed bottle in his fist. Then maybe
you could answer when spoke to you.
Now, see here, you canting old hypo-
critic, I'm Red Fagin, an guess you
know what that means. I'm Disen' an,
don't like your style. Now you're
goin' to do just what tell you. or the
boys will have hangin' bee down IN
the ravine. Speak up, an tell me what
you propose to do"
jerks wet his dry lips with his
tongue, clinging to the sides OF the
door with both hands. n
"What-what is 1t you wish Of meT'
his uncertain gaze wandering over the
three faces, but coming back to Fagin
"You are to marry this officer here
to a young lady"
"What-what young ladyS"
"Mortimef'g daughter-Claire is the
name, isn't It, Grant2 Yes, Claire;
you know her, reckon"
could hear the unfortunate mar
breathe in the silence, but Fagin'i
eyes threatened
"Is--is she here?" he faltered help
, lessly. Does Uhe desire the-the cere
! mony?"
/ "That doesn't happen to be any o
I your business" broke in Fagin bluntly
t "This is my affair, an the fewer quef
q tions you ask the better II we wan
r some fun, what the hell have you go
to do with it, you snivelling spoi
sport! haven't asked either Of ther
r about 1t. l just decided 1t was tim
4 they got married. Stand up, man, an
let go that door," he drew derringe
s from his belt and flung it onto tn
l. table. There's my authority-tha
a an fifty hell-hounds outside wonde
I ing why don't loot the house, an !
" done. Do you want to be turned ovt
n to them? If you don't then speak u
W Will you tie them, or not?"
70 jerks eyes wandered toward Jone
of who stared blankly back at him, "
j. low fangs showing beneath his bear
j. "Why-of course-yes," he falter'
ID weakly. "I--suppose l must"
le Don't seem much chance to g
re out, does there, parson? Well, reck'
ht 1t won't hurt your conscience partiC
ut larly. Bill Where's Bill?"
ut "You sent him to guard the fro
door," explained Jones.
lis That's right. / did. You'll do 1r
as well. Go up stairs, an bring t
pt girl down. She's with the old m'
Of an Culberson is guarding the DO
The Southern herald., 1913-01-10

Christianity waB
not precipitated
upon the world.
but came IN an
the result of 81
long and patient
preparation The
seed which bios
somed in Bethle
hem, was planted
In the garden Of
Eden. In other
words. It was NOT
until "the fulnesa
Of time that
"God sent forth
His Son to
redeem b 3 m
The Southern herald., 1913-01-10

TExT-When the fulness Of the time
was come, God sent forth his son, mada
Of woman, made under the law. to re-
deem them that were under the law, that
we might receive the adoption Of sons
Galatians 4:4, 8.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-11-24

they have never seen
Just that" said Mr. Mellen. 81
Thought If man know his business
aud worked at it hard and produced
the best product he could with the
materials available, that was enough.
But apparently i, was not"
ut is enough until storm
breaks"
81 thought | was strong enough 10
meet any STERN" he answered.
what should a man do to prepare
for The kind OF storm that hit me-"
lie might have made2more friends
outside of the line of business
friends with the public"
But / hadn't the time | was too
busy. | have had six weeks yacat-
ion in fcrty-four years. How could
find the time TO meet your news
paper reporters and cultivate the
good will Of editors? ] engaged a
man to do that work ! said to him.
Now You attend to all Of that
Wasn't that cnoush?"
"rhat does not help much. Your
representative writes for the waste
basket He goes to Il newspaper Of
| fec With 4 iypewritten statement
! which is what The railroad wishes
the newspaper to say, and it goes on
! the floor instead
well. we shall see. may have
little more time now to make
friends. | wish it were OVER
WHAT"
Personally" he said. 81 would adj
jus; my wants to an income OF ;
hundred dollars a month. They are
as simple now as when | began rail
reading forty-four years ago. NJ!
argest single item of personal OK
pcnse IL for dues in clubs, many o
which cannot remember ever tC
have visited. hadn't tho time.
must have seemed very unsociabl,
nan, now that | come to think Of Il
! hat way"
| Tut what did you mean by wish
Ing il was oyer?'
hbIdH bhfi lpl dnOiuti lWtlN'
! mouths | shall be blamed for all tho
misfcrtunes OF the New Haven Rail
road. That Is one thing Another is
he Indictment
For that wreck last December?'
yes. | would give all OF my
worlds goods to have that off my
head"
| When the conversation ended Mr.
Mcllen again turned his face 20 the
window. His feelings must have
been those of a man who has beer
! compelled 10 rclinquish job in
which bis ambition was unlimited
Just SHIRT of the point at which he
I expected TO succeed and has then
! nniling to do but to watch the work
| OF Others who believe less in his
! then he believed in il himself, and
WI perhaps undo q great deal of it.
/ lho vanity Of craftsmanship is there
| N deeply tonched. AZ the Grand
Central Station. where his Office had
bcca. ~ aiishted from the New liza
Ser Limited and mingled unuoilced
Ni;i ,hc throng -NeW York Times.