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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-04-24
SPORTING COLUMN

The second annual ;mateur billiard
tourney for the 14:2 balk line cham
pionship is or at Spo' ne.
A wealth of new material is out for
the w. S. G. track squad, there being
two or more new men in every event.
An organization of the high schools
of ittitas county, Washington has
been effected to promote closer ath-
letic relations.
Pennsylvania oarsmen made a clean
sweep when their varsity and fresh
man Fights met the midshipmen on
the inner course of the Severn river
Saturday at Annapolis.
A league to be known as the Okan-
ogan Valley, Y, ash. Central league,
has been organized. The following
towns will enter teams: Okanogan,
Omak, Conconully, Riverside and Ton
asket.
Whether or no Howard Drew, the
sterling sprinter, will be officially
credited with that 80 3-5s" 100 yard
sprint remains to be seen. There is
not much doubt that Drew accomplish
ed the performance.
Damages of $1,000 were awarded in
the circuit court recently to John Nc
Nulty, former Federal league umpire
who brought suit against John j.
OConnor, last seasons manager Of
the st. Louis Federals, for assault.
Fast track performances, including
a Pacific coast record in the half mile
and four new California-Stanford
marks, featured the annual track and
field meet which was won by Stan
ford Saturday, with score of &C sc
against 55 1-6.
At San Francisco, Friday Light
Weight Champion Willie Richie OF
Frisco won as he please from "Har
/ m Tommy" Murphy of New York
the challenger to the title, at COT
froths arena, Richie winning a 20
rOund decision by a wide margin.
The University of California base
ball team, by winning the third anC
deciding game of the series with Stan
ford, won also a trip to Honolulu witt
all expenses paid. The Hawaiian base
ball league rendered the trip to thu
winning university team. The Cali
fornia ball players will leave for tb'
islands about June l.
The Union associations baseball
} schedule has been officially adopte
by the big league magnates, and call
for q split season, the first half open
ing April % and closing July 5, tn
second half opening July and closin
+ September 10. Helena will open a
/ Boise. Butte will open at Salt LAX
and Murray will open at Ogden Boise
Helena and Butte will each play /
weeks at home and 10 weeks on tn
road Ogden will play IL weeks on
of town and nine at home. Salt LAX
p will play IL weeks at home and eigh
l out of town. Murray will have bu
five weeks at home.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-04-24
Ai4tA
CD. bedfxt, sB.A. FLsRa

Rear Admiral Badger
going aboard his flag
ship, the Arkansas, at
Old Point, just before
she sailed for Tampico.
The lower picture shows
Admiral G. j. Badger
and, at his left, Admiral
A. B. Fiske, on the dock
at Old Point before the
fleet sailed.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-04-24
Congress Back of Wilson.

Philadelphia-'Every senator and
representative in congress regardless
of political views, will stand back of
President Wilson in support of any
measure he may now propose for up
building the dignity and honor of the
American flag" United States Senator
Boise E. Penrose said in an address
Sunday before the Army camp, Sons
of Veterans.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-04-24

1t is said that nearly every fish
firm in New York and New England
participates in the smelt trade Of
Prince Edward island or its vicinity.
Rubber heels are popular In Swltzer-
land
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-04-24
Three Students Drowned.

Delafield, Wis.-Three students of
ST Johns military academy here were
drowned Saturday when their racing
shell capsized in a storm on Lake Ma
gawicka The dead are: l. W. Kelly
St Louis; Fred Sprute, Pennington,
Mimi; Doland Mogg, Hinsdale, Ill.
The citizen., 1914-07-24

confronting me- At that moment she
alone occupied my mind. Then slow
ly her message recurred, forcing its
way in upon my consciousness with in
sistence. Tonight-our escape must be
made within two short hours. l
stepped forward to awaken Brady, but
now, with my brain cleared, a sudden
suspicion came. Was this honest plan
ming? Was the desire back of it ac-
tually our escape? Or was it born of
treachery? Not for an instant did l
question her-the purity and truth of
her purpose Simon Girty. Why
should he scheme to help us? Never
before had l heard his name spoken
as any harbinger of mercy to the
frontier. l recalled his ugly face, his
narrow, furtive eyes, and my doubt of
him increased. The plan was too easy
too well oiled, to be altogether natural.
shook Brady awake, told him all
that had occurred, so far as related to
our effort, but without voicing my sus-
picion.
Twice we started at the distant hoot
of an owl, but it was not repeated.
Then, at last, the signal came, sound
ing near at hand, from somewhere
down the stream. Brady went first,
worming his way silently beneath the
flap, and, the instant he disappeared,
followed. There was slight gully to
our left, and we crept into it, keeping
down out of the CLEAN of fire. Lying
side by side at the edge of the water
he put his lips close to my ear
"On your back, lad with only the
nose out; stroke easy, and let the cur
rent carry you down."
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
The citizen., 1914-07-24
CHAPTER xx-continued.


1t was all over with so quickly I
could scarcely realize what had actual
ly occurred. Then l laughed and swore,
my nerves dancing like 80 many de-
mons. They were gone-gone! Those
merciless red devils, those accursed
murderers, those fiends in human
guise. Nor was it likely they would
stop in their mad fight until they
dropped from sheer exhaustion, or the
dawn Of another day brought with it
fresh courage
And those others, who were yet
there-Brady, tied still to the stake,
the flames already licking the fagots
at his feet and mademoiselle praying
to the Virgin-what would they think?
Would they know, understand, what
had really occurred, or had the terrible
spectacle left them also in benumbed
terror? The thought awoke me as
from stupor. and I turned about. The
ground was tumble of things, as IL |
looked upon battle field, yet this was
not what l really saw In that first swift
glance. A mana white man-ran
leaping across the fame-lit opening.
kicking aside the blazing fagots of
wood already scorching Brady, hurting
them to right and left in frantic haste,
until he made passage through. |
caught the glimmer Of a knife in his
hand; and then, by main strength, he
dragged the weakened prisoner clear
Of the burning wood, and dropped him
exhausted on the ground. AS the fel-
low stood erect, staring about him, at
the helpless huddle at his feet, at the
white face Of the girl, at the debris on
every side, l recognized Simon Girty.
Saints alive! What does all this
mean?" he cried, grabbing up the gun
dropped in his first swift effort at res
cue. "You Running Water ayl and
this is the Kentuckian who would have
killed~me. What's happened here? 1t
looks like a shambles. Never before
did see man burning himself. Who
killed these-merciful God, What is
that?"
His voice rose into a shrek as he
stared at me, while advanced toward
him. With one terrorized leap he
sprang back. throwing up his rife, but
with hands shaking so, that laughed
outright. The sound coming unexpect-
edly from such CHASTITY lips must have
been more horrible than a groan, for
the frightened man dashed his weapon
to the ground, and turned to run. His
foot struck Brady's body and he went
down, scrambling to his knees. | saw
the old scouts head uplifted, the
trembling girl bury her face In her
hands, as if to shut out the sight.
Don't rum there is nothing to be
afraid Of" l cried hastily, stopping
still In my tracks to better reassure
them. 81 am no ghost, but a friend.
Hear me, mademoiselle!"
The citizen., 1914-07-24

night, and one of them is Girty. like
not the man, but he seems friendly to
you, and so trust him. He suggested
that | come, and told me something
which gave me courage He had heard
word dropped by Hamilton which
made him suspect your lives were at
stake. He dare not act openly, but he
sent me to tell you this, and to whis-
per to you his plan. 1t was easy for
me to come here with Hamilton away.
The guards are Wyandots, and l had
only to ask the chief to let me dress
Monsieur Brady's wounds He had not
been warned against me, and suspect
ed nothing. The Englishman who was
left in command was led by Girty to
the other end Of the village. When the
chief sought him, he was not to be
found, and so l was given permission"
She stepped silently back to the en-
trance, and glanced out into the fire.
light, returning as swiftly to clasp my
sleeve.
Listen, monsieur; | must speak
fast, for l know not who may sus-
picion US. Now mark every word, for
t is desperate chance. Two hours
from now be ready We must work
tonight, while Hamilton is away l
will somehow draw the guard away
from this side-here, next to river,
monsieur. When you hear an owl hoot
three times creep beneath the skins
and down the bank to the waters edge.
You must move like foxes, for there
will be sleeping warriors to pass. Go
down stream"
And then?" asked breathlessly, as
she stopped to glance behind
"a quarter of a mile below, at the
end of the village, around a sharp
bend, Girty will have a canoe tied to a
tree that overhangs the water 1t will
be in shadow, and concealed by brush
He has promised to put into it food
paddles and one gun. You must hide
during daylight-are you sure you un-
derstand all?"
yes; that is clear, but must ask a
question-where is st. Clair?"
81 do not know exactly, but he is
marching toward the little Wabash; he
seeks to destroy the Miami towns"
With what force?"
Less than two thousand, the scouts
say. He only expects to meet the In
dians Of the Wabash"
A head was thrust through the flap,
and gruff voice spoke in a strange
language. The girls fingers pressed
mine firmly, and then she turned and
went out in silence. AS she passed out
of the opening her hand dropped the
skin, leaving the interior in darkness.
stood motionless, listening to the
many sounds without, hardly conscious
yet that she had gone. The hot blood
was throbbing in my veins, but it was
caused by no thought Of the dangers
The citizen., 1914-07-24
CHAPTER XXI.
Through the Black NIGHT.


She dropped her hands from before
her eyes, and. holding out the white
cross cleaning in the freight, came
slowly forward. A yard from me she
stopped, hesitating. not even yet thor
oughly convinced of my identity.
Isis it really you, Joseph Hay
ward?" her lips faltered. Tell me, l
beg you, for-for was never so fright
ened in my life"
There is nothing for you to fear,
mademoiselle," | said quickly, regret
full enough to have startled her so. Il
am Joseph Hayward, the American. It
was but to save you l played this
part"
She buried her face in her hands,
sobbing Historically, her slender form
trembling.
"Oh, am glad-glad!" she managed
to whisper Il am not superstitious,
not weak; but this was 80 real, SO
dreadful, that all thought left me. Oh,
how could you, how could you do
that?"
ut was all that was left for me to
do" l explained, my heart throbbing.
as / drew her hands from before her
face, and looked into her eyes. You
must not blame me, mademoiselle. l
could not fight alone against them all.
was crazed with despair when first
thought of this. 1t was as though God
inspired me to the attempt"
My eyes looking beyond her saw
Girty on his knees, reaching for his
rife in the dirt. Then he arose to his
feet, his face showing hard and ugly
in the freight.
Whats all this mad play about!"
he calculated roughly. Come now,
speak up thar, or I'll try what lead kin
do. Are ye ghost, er man? Burn me
if I'm afraid O. either!"
Your courage has been tested" l
returned in humor. But you might
as well lower the gun Girty, There is
no occasion to shoot at me-" l stepped
out into fuller view. do you know me
now?"
He stared, uncertain, into my clay
streaked face, his eyes narrowed into
mere Sits.
Maybe I do, an maybe I don't" he
admitted at last obstinately. "Yer're
Ike the Lad who guided me into Har-
mar, but yer sight for all that. If
yez had yer face washed, an more
hair shown could Judge better.
What's all this play-actin' about any
now? Though t wasn't much play In
~ for me, reckon" pointing to Brady,
Wien got here. A minute more, an
tne man would have been sheeted in
flame"
stepped toward him. amused to see
The citizen., 1914-07-24

last. "I-ain't hurt so much, only
bruised up" His glance fell upon his
feet. Maybe i'll had some whole
moccasins I'd get along better"
We'll fix that" and Girty laughed.
Il reckon that's what them dead In
juns is lying there for"
He stepped across to the nearest
body, fumbled a moment, and came
back, dropping on his knees. Deity
and quickly he cut the burned leather
from the wounded mans feet, touching
the blackened flesh gingerly with his
fingers, and slipped on the new mocca-
sins.
You're not scorched much, friend.
Hurts some, l reckon, but couple %
days will put you all right agin."
AS pen these adventures of youth l
seem to retain but dim recollection of
what occurred following our arrival at
the camp at the foot of the lake. re-
call the struggle we had with Brady,
which taxed Girty's strength as well as
and for much of the distance we bore
him in our arms in spite of his pro-
tests. Yet we reached the spot at last,
and stumbled into the circle of light
cast by small fire, the Indians
aroused from sleep by Girtys shout,
and clustering about US in eager Curl
osity. At first view deemed them hos
tile, but a word from the girl made
them friendly enough.
1t was the fourth day, on the banks
of the Maumee, that we came strag-
Cling into the Indian encampment, and
passed through bowling hordes, who
struck at us in spite of the guards.
The word passed that one of the white
prisoners was Stephen Brady caused
them to press about US SO close that
we were fairly hemmed into the mass,
infuriated faces on every side, the wild
shrieking making an indescribable din.
The situation was becoming serious,
for the guards cared little what befell
us, when Girty, accompanied by three
Wyandot chiefs and a white man in
British uniform, fought passage
through the crowd, and by threats and
blows, won way for us through the
village. The extent of this surprised
me, and gave me a new conception of
the power Of those northwest Indian
tribes. There were hundreds, perhaps
thousands, gathered there, for we only
traversed one end of the encampment,
the warriors Of tribes whose homes
were as far away as the great lakes
and the big rivers. There we're few
wigwams erected, not more than two
or three standing in the shadow of
trees close beside the river. Big as
the encampment was, it was no perma
nent village, but a mere rendezvous
for the various tribes allied for war.
To one of these, covered with deerskin
and rendered hideous by tribal totems,
we we're taken, and thrust within. At
last we were alone, Brady and l, al
though we could still hear the yelling
without. He lay extended on his lit
ter, and dropped to the ground, thor
oughly exhausted from the rough buff
feting through which had passed.
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the man shrink back, half startled still
at my weird decoration. and dropped
hand heavily on his shoulder.
Does that feel like the grip of a
phantom. you fool?" l asked sharply
IF it does I'll shut down tighter still
for your benefit, My tale can wait its
telling until we be well out of here.
There will be time enough then to sat
isfy your curiosity. Those fellows may
get over their fright and come back"
What fellows?
A mixed band of Miamis, Ojibwas
and Shawnees-mostly Shawnees with
a chief named Sis-e-te-wah!"
Huh! So it was those devils? The
same gang l left at the foot of the
island. But there were no Shawnees
with them then. Sis-e-te-w wah, did you
say? l know the rascal, but never be-
The citizen., 1914-07-24


fore did hear of him being bold
enough for such deed. What stirred
him to it?"
There was white man with them"
"Ah! Now we have the truth-a red
coat?" and his eyes were on my jacket
He wore one-stolen no doubt-but
was no soldier. Mademoiselle knew
the man, ruff1an called Jules Lap
pin"
He gazed into my face a minute and
laughed, slapping his knee in sudden
merriment.
Lord! But that's good one, boy!
BY the Lord Harry! t was fine joke
But maybe we better move, friend, for
he would not be in good humor if he
did come, and l am scarcely in better
grace with him than you"
Go where?"
ITO join my party. Did yer think 1t
likely l was here alone? I'll tell yer
the whole of it in word. / found the
warriors of the Wyandots marching
south, an joined them. Have you
heard it was war? Ay! There's no
stopping now; the tribes have taken
the trail, the tomahawks are bloody.
IT is said ST. Clair has left Harmar
already, and there will be fighting on
the Wabash. Pish! 1t is easy to guess
how it will end"
Where are your Indians?"
"At the foot of the lake. l secuted
up the shore as far as the ford; saw
the blaze of fire over here and crept
up through the woods to investigate.
Then somebody fired a gun, and l ran
forward This is what l found" He
waved his hand about the open space.
Now you understand. l reckon the
best thing for US to do is to get out"
looked down at Brady doubtfully;
then stepped over beside him.
How is he, mademoiselle?" asked,
can he talk at all?"
"If you bend close to his lips you
can hear his words" she answered
glancing up at my face. The hunters
eyes were bright; he seemed to be try
ing to speak, and l dropped on my
knees beside her.
What is it, Brady?"
There was a faint muttering, but
distinguished the words.
"Was-was that-Simon Girty?"
"Yes."
"The-the man-who, whO-cut me
DOWN."
YES"
"Whar-whar is he now?"
Right here; you want to speak to
him-oh, Girty"
The renegade came toward us, and
the eyes of the two borderers met. For
a long moment they looked at each
other, many memory, no doubt, float
ing between. Then Brady held out
blackened hand.
Eyer saved my life, Simon Girty," he
said with an effort Il never thought
to-shake hands with you-but-but
I'm a goin' to-"
Girty's ugly face broke into smile.
mo more did l." he admitted grim
ly. I'VE amt gineraily been in no
shakin' hands mood when we've met
heretofore. Still, reckon, we're about
even up an kin afford ter shake If we
wanter. Think yer kin travel bit,
! Brady?"
How far?"
"To the foot Of the lake; to Wyan-
dot camp"
The hunters eyes wandered from
his face to mine.
CT reckon l can," he mumbled at
The citizen., 1914-07-24
lmproved on Old sunerstltlon.

The first time pigs cross your
threshold make them jump over your
pants belt, or your wife's garter, or
the maids apron; then they will come
home regularly A plan now in use
among up-to-date American farmers is
to keep the pigs in regular pens and
feed them twice a day. 1t is regarded
as scheme more popular with the
wife and the maid. The other way Is
recorded as being German one.
The citizen., 1914-07-24
CHAPTER XXI.
Rene Comes.

The afternoon passed slowly. We
discussed the chances of escape, yet
knew so little of our surroundings as
to gain slight satisfaction. If we could
be certain that there we're no Indians
on the opposite bank of the river we
might venture an attempt. But we
were far from sure
Thus far all had been failure, our
mission useless, our sufferings vain;
Schultz had given UP his life, Brady
was wounded and suffering, and l, as
well as he, helpless prisoner. Yet
even this could be borne with patience
If only l could perceive some way to
become of service, some means by
which l could warn st. Clair of this
tornado of savagery about to sweep
down upon him.
Slowly, insensibly, the vision of
mademoiselle came. What life had
been hers from childhood, and yet how
the true, sweet womanhood had con-
quered all savage environment.
She was in my mind still, soft, ten
der memory, when the skin concealing
the entrance was lifted and she stood
in the narrow opening looking in. l
could see her slender, lightly poised
form outlined against the fire, but
seemingly her eyes could not pene-
trate the darkness within. An instant
she hesitated, leaning slightly forward.
Monsieur"
YES" said eagerly, already on my
feet. 81 was longing for you to come"
She came forward cautiously, guided
by the sound of my voice, leaving the
entrance open, permitting me to
glimpse the guard without, facing the
opening.
"You have come to help us, mad
emoiselle?" l whispered, bending so
close her hair brushed my lips. You
feel that our need is that desperately"
81 must do right" she answered, yet
without lifting her eyes to mine, "as
God tells me. l pray to him for guild
ance. You are white men and Chris
tians; you came to the Wyandots on a
mission of peace. What is my duty,
monsieur? l also am Christian, and
only drop of Indian blood flows in
my veins. Yet all my life have been
Indian. How can l turn against my
own people?"
81 cannot think that you do" urged
as she paused, breathing heavily. "The
Wyandots have been falsely led, de-
ceived. They have been driven into
this war by the lies of white men.
Would we be in danger now if our
fate was left to a council of Wyandot
chiefs?"
mo; they would listen to me, and
believe. 1t is Hamilton and his white
aides who refuse to hear the story.
went to his tepee twice, and was
turned away-the last time with in
suits, as though l were an unknown
squaw."
How, then. did you gain permission
to come here?"
81 waited until he left the camp.
There are but two white men here to-
The citizen., 1914-07-24

The $3.50 automobile belonging to
Walter Hubbard, of Whitestone, Ian
caster county. rolled off the steamer
Lancaster into the Rappahannock
river between Wares wharf and Well
ford's wharf, going into water 25 feet
deep. 1t has been located and will be
raised.
The citizen., 1914-07-24
Annapolis Tax Rate 90 Cents.

Annapolis.-The City Council fixed
the tax rate for the fiscal year 1914
1915 at 80 cents on the 800. This is
the same rate as last year. Sixty
seven cents of the amount is to cover
ordinary expenses, while the remaining
23 cents is apportioned for sinking
funds to meet the interest on the sew
eral bond issues.
The citizen., 1914-07-24
MARYLAND NEWS
IN SHORT ORDER
The Latest GIeanings From All
Over the State.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Walter, 10-year-old son of John
Wiltshire, was instantly killed at
Lynchburg when a shotgun with which
he was playing exploded. The charge
struck the boy in the breast.
The citizen., 1914-07-24

A protest has been fled in the Fred
erick Court against the bad condition
of the Frederick and Woodsboro Turn
nika-
The citizen., 1914-07-24

W. E. Stokes, who has been living
in California, has purchased the Ivy
Greek farm, formerly owned by Capt.
F. P. Harman 1t contains las acres
and the purchase price was $4,000.
Mr.. Stokes will devote most of his
energy to dairy products and to the
development of registered hogs.
The citizen., 1914-07-24

A band of yeggmen, who recently
quit operations in the Cumberland and
Shenandoah Valleys when county and
railroad officers got too hot on their
trails, are reported to have become
active again, the latest robbery being
that of the postofflce at Timber Ridge,
near Lexington. There was only $40
in cash and stamps in the office, al
though much larger amounts are
unusually kept in the safe.
The citizen., 1914-07-24

Struck by falling tree during a
heavy storm. valuable driving horse
owned by Fred Racine, young farmer
near Elktor was killed.
The citizen., 1914-07-24

Petitions are in circulation at
Pulaski asking the City Council to
petition the Circuit Court for special
election to vote bond issue of $751;
900 for general street improvements
On June % Pulaski district voted a
bond issue of $58,OOO for school i'm
provements, which will include $780,
900 new building for the town.
The citizen., 1914-07-24

The old town road subway under the
Baltimore and Ohio tracks at Cumber-
land was flooded to- depth of five or
six feet and traffic on the Cumberland
Electric Railway, which uses the sub
way, was suspended. Small streams
became torrents. Between Pinto and
Rawlings the tracks of the Western
Maryland Railway were under water
for several hours.