Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-06-17
SYNOPSIS.

suddenly moves with his wife to thel
adjoining state of Tennessee, where,
between himself and stranger who
visits his cabin at night, an agree
ment is entered into for the removal
of a young child.
Soon after this agreement the Bad
1eighs leave the South and journey toI
the Mississippi river taking the child
with them. There Mr. Badleigh falls
in with a party of gold seekers and
going with them to Pixies Peak loses
his life.
Mrs. Badleigh joins an emigrant
family and all become residents Of
DEBORAH, where young Jesse, the
adopted child makes good in an en-
counter with school-fellow.
Jesse Badleigh and Hiram Schoc-
key effect a rescue which nets them
some profit: while Frank Inness, a.
mighty huntsman Iursues stag and
stumbles upon hidden foe of small
Ter dimensions.
Mrs. Badleigh attends an old time
quilting party which, indirectly occa-
sions a philosophical dissertation by
John Armstrong. Later Jesse and
his mother receive an unlocked for
WISH from SHSTlll MIA
Jesse Badleigh, brought to trial
before Judge Barthell, charged with
stealing a ten dollar bill from the
meat market of Killum and Dressam,
is prosecuted by District Attorney
Harmon and defended by Judge
Sayre.
The appearance of a stranger at
Armstrong; store becomes the pre-
lude to discussion on church af-
fairs. Which is followed by the
pledge of Tim Fleury.
Four years lattr Jesse and Fran
ces spend very pleasant afternoon
on the Dugway. Which leads to an
evening party at the residence of
John and Mrs. Armstrong. The next
day at a picnic Frances is kidnap-
ed by Jim Cobb and Niger Godfrey.
Niger Godfrey, searching for a
sack of pearls concealed in the Ice
Cave, makes valuable acquaintance.
Frances is conducted TO the camp
of the Sioux, on Root river, where
she unexpectedly meets with friends
in the persons of chief Little Crow
and his daughter, Eowah.
Frances in company of Jesse es-
Gaping from the camp on Wolf river
are found in the forest by Niger
Godfrey
Meanwhile Mr.. James Cobb passes
an uncomfortable night in camp.
Following the foregoing events
Frances receives visit. John Arm
strong makes the preacher an offer
and Cadwell's cavalry is off to war
but what is there so funny about
that, Frank? it seems to me it is
a pretty serious matter-a white man
fighting against his own people, =
said Shockey.
You are just right Hiram, it is
so serious a matter that it will be
likely to go hard with the fellow I'M
less he can show mighty good rea-
sons why he turned against his own
race" volunteered Chris Qualey.
Does anybody know anything
about him? Who he is, or where he
comes from?" asked Pettus.
Sure, Joe; that's what makes me
laugh so, l know him an so do you
an Chris an so does all on us.
Who do you suppose the critter is?
Make a guess"
Why, how can we do that Frank?
there are too many white men in
these United States at the present
time for us to single out any one
among them, though there amt
many | don't think that would be
low down enough to join the 1ndi-
ans against the whites" said Inness.
IF you know who it is Frank,
put the rest of us wise to his skunk
ship an don't try to keep us guessin'
any longer" insisted Pettus, who
was beginning to be annoyed at his
friends mirthful reticence.
Then Inness with sudden angry
flush overspreading his face which
chased away every vestige of its hu-
NOR, hissed-"Jim Cobb"
What" cried the others spring
ing to their feet and angrily shaking
their fists in the direction OF the
corral.
Jim Cobb" Why! the dirty mis-
cradle traitor"
Hold on Joe, it won't do no good
to broke in Hiram, but he was i'm
mediately shut off by his angry COM
panion with
Hold on yourself Hiram, ! don't
often git chance TO express my
feelins in case like this an when
I do. want a clear field, fair play
an no favors. But | am free to
confess / amt got no words TO 90
the subject justice. pass it up"
II wonder" said Chris Qualey-"l
wonder if Jesse knows that Copp
is here?"
II expect he does, he has been at
the generals headquarters on some
special service since we got back
from White Stone Hill, so it's likely
he knows more about II than we
do" replied Frank.
Before Frank had finished speak
ing Jesse entered the tent and tod