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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-04-29

he felt that a superior authority should
handle SO delicate situation. The
governor had agreed and ordered a
troop of cavalry to the Master Key"
to preserve order. 1t was just when
Wukerson had seen his chance for a
grand coup that the troopers arrived.
Ruth, with some of the women, had
taken refuge in Johns house on the
hill, with old Tom Kane as their body
guard. Wilkerson knew that If he
could capture Ruth he could make his
own terms. He directed several of his
men to make detour around the hill
and effect this. Meanwhile he set fire
to cabin below in order to distract
the attention of Dorr and his men.
The ruse had nearly succeeded but
for Kane's quickness. Though he had
not used his gun for many years. he
had lost none of his old time skill. and
when the marauders made their final
dash on the porch of the house the
cook. with single glance over his
shoulder, shot from the hip. His man
tumbled dead at Ruth's feet. and his
companions sneaked back.
At that instant the cavalry rushed
in, and before five minutes were passed
their commander had separated the
combatants and proceeded to disarm
them.
He then called Dorr and Wilkerson
to him and CURLY stated that his or
ders were to see that there was no
trouble. what your quarrel is don't
know" he said.
WilkersOn tried to argue, but neither
the officer nor the sheriff, who now mr.
rived. would listen to him. They also
turned a deaf ear to John DORIS state
ment of Wilkerson's crimes, including
the kidnapping of Ruth in San Fran
cisco.
IF you have anything against Will
kerson," the Sheriff asserted, "swear
out warrant for him. III serve 1T
quick enough"
With this John must perforce be sat
isf1ed, but after conference with
Kane 1t was agreed that the latter
should go to the county seat and make
formal complaint and procure war
rant for Wilkerson's arrest on the
ground Of forgery.
you and know those deeds he
aourishes aren't genuine" John said
earnestly. Lets make it an issue and
try it in court. AT any rate, we'll be
rid Of him for awhile"
II know you're right" the old cook
assented heartily. iii be off today.
With these troopers around the greas-
ers won't dare do anything openly.
But keep your eyes open, John! They
will sneak something across If they
can"
Trust me for that" was the reas-
surfing response.
But when Kane had gone Dorr re-
allied that he was in nasty predica.
ment Wilkerson was desperately play.
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. loR some moments Dorr stared
at this message from the
: dead. True, 1t was address
~ ed to lauth. but its message
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-04-29

/ The captain and the diver glanced &c
each other doubtfully; then the former
shook his head.
NO." he said grud1y. They found
1t, and it's theirs by sea law. Anyway
l amt going to send my man down
when there's danger. as there always
is with two men working under water
at cross purposes"
But they'll get the chest!" cried
Ruth.
..wait and see." said the imperturba-
BILE diver.
Halt IN hour later John turned to
Ruth and said miserably: well. they
have got 1t. That ends this excursion .
lis that your chest. missy?" demand.
ed the captain.
Yes. yes: my father's!'
WELL" he said slowly, there's moth
ing to hinder US going over and seeing
what 1t looks like. Is there3" He sig
nailed his engineer and put his helm
over.
AS they ranged alongside the other
launch Wilkerson raised his face to
DORIS wrathful gaze and smiled. In.
stlnctively John put his hand on his
gun. A rough touch on his shoulder
recalled him.
".rhis amt any plratical cruise" the
skipper remarked meaningly. THAT
man was hired the same as me. and
we amt got no fight with each other
.Of course" Dorr agreed willingly,
Then he made leap for the deck OF
the other boat. intent on regaining the
chest single handed.
For the moment Wilkerson was para.
lyzed by the boldness of this move. but
moment later strong hands had fune
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Mexicans were getting restless, and
the sardonic Vigas limited sharply that
he was impatient
"All right" Wilkerson agreed. Wen
just go down to the road in the morn
ing and then walk into the camp
Leave it to me. I'll simply say I've
come back to take charge and you are
my miners"
vigas twirled his wiry mustaches
"And them!
The men looked each other in the
eye. That evil glance was sufficient.
John Dorr and Tom Kane. mean
while, had been in constant consulta
ton. One thing was constantly in their
thoughts.
Ruth oughtn't to be here" John
would say dismally. ''If it weren't for
her we could quickly settle these out
laws, for that's all they are"
81 reckon nobody would cry at the
inquest" the cook returned. "if we did
pot n few Of them. But. as you say.
the girl is here. and that puts fighting
out of the question. Unless they start
it," he added cautiously.
"Wilkerson is bound to make some
kind of move mighty soon," said
Dorr HE can't satisfy those fellows
of his for long"
entrance to the camp one morning
with motley train of followers Dorr
was ut loss to know what to do
Wilkerson was apparently peaceful
and expected peaceful reception.
His boldness had almost carried him
through when the ignorance and GU
pidity of one of Vigas' men gave John
and Kane the sorely wished for open
ing.
The Mexican peered into the win
dow of one of the cabins and saw a
gold watch on the table. Instantly he
broke the glass with the butt of his
carbine and reached in for his booty
Dorr and Kane had warned the mi
ners at the first appearance of Wilker-
son that there might be trouble brew
ing. but that the first blow must come
from the other side
Boys" said the old cook, "you
know the sheriff He's listened to
both sides, and he don't rightly know
which is the one to take But one
thing is certain-hes got to keep order
and protect human life and our prop
erty. If those fellows make wrong
move we've got the sheriff on our side.
See!"
They had seen the point, with many
mutterings. They had quietly prepar-
ed themselves for just the occasion
which the Mexican's act now gave. As
the bandit pulled his arm back with
the watch i'll his hand a revolver crack
ed, and the arm fell shattered to his
side. And as Wilkerson glanced fu-
riously about him he saw the camp
ready. He cursed the maddened Next
can and grasped vigas by the arm.
''Stop your men!" he implored.
Don't let them fire shot or we are
] lost"
1t was too late Passions long re.
strained now broke out. and within a
minute battle was raging between
the walls of the gulch.
The miners had the advantage. They
2 fought from the shelter of their own
cabins. and they were united by q
] common purpose. Their attackers
were scattered. were divided between
lust for loot and thirst for blood and
had no sure refuge nor rendezvous
Yet they would eventually have made
the camp untenable had not the
! thoughtfn! sheriff prepared surprise
for both parties.
After consultation with his advisers
, in the county seat he had appealed to
, the governor on the ground that as one
of the opposing forces was Mexican
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John back on his own deck. and his
skipper. thinking that matters had gone
far enough, soon put safe distance
between the two craft.
A little later Wilkers0n's launch
started Off down the channel.
Nov or never" said Dorr to the
captain Of his own boat. Don't lose
sight Of them. l must know where
they land and what they do with the
chest
They're hurrying some." was the re.
Spouse. "but guess we can keep EN-
in view. at least till night comes on"
While the moon was lighting up the
smooth waters Of the channel that
night Ruth tried to comfort John D0rr.
And as he listened to her gentle words
and watched the loneliness Of her face
under the silver beams he forgot tue
bitterness in his heart and knew some
thing Of happiness that Wilkerson
paving over water soaked rags In rag
ing despair, was never to know.
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But you want 1t ALL" the sherihl
said obviously.
Sure; It's all mine,' persisted the
other. Didn't Gallon use all the mon
ey he got out of it while was away?
And when we came to settlement he
found that the mine wouldn't pay half
he owed me-"
Pm simply peace officer" the
sheriff said finally. II don't know
who's in the right. That's for the
court TO decide"
Wasn't in possession" demanded
Wilkerson. Haven't ! been driven
out by force, ME and my workmen?"
From what I've seen Of your work.
men," was the curt response. Il don't
like their looks. And there are tales
going around that Vigas is in the
country"
How can 1 help who's in the conn
try?" demanded Wilkerson. much. in
jured. That's your lookout. not mine.
All I'm asking for is protection
The sheriff departed without giving
him any satisfaction. and Wilkerson
determined that he would act. The
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-04-29
FOLEY !! k lI!?!'! !, Pills L (!
West tide farmers Club.

West ade farmers Club.
On April oath the Ne,tside.
Farmers Club met at the pleas
ant home Of Mr.. and Mrs. ). P.
Garner. Seven families were
present, After a good and
e1rln dinner the club WIS CALI
ed to order LOS by Vice-Presi-
dent McClannahan. The fol-
lowing program was given.
Roll Cali, sign of superiority club
Minutes we're read and approved
Song No. ls. by club
Recitation Beth McClannahan.
Reading Aileen Tovay.
Read ng-s'T The Social Side Of Farm
Life, Mrs. Arbaugh. This was .
fine selection, we'll discussed.
Article ~ Entertaining an Angel
UnawaraSN Mr.. Weldon.
Piano Solo and Sony Helen Gar
Reading Foot and Mouth Dis.
ease" David Garner.
Question-"Which is the practical
method Of planting corn. by listing
or surfacs planting. Opened by Mr..
McClannshan. Well discussed, de-
cided listing more practical.
Discussion The most suitable breed
of chickens. Opened by Mrs. j. r.
Garner, eagerly discussed. decided the
Plymouth Rock the best for all pur-
poses.
The. program committee for the
next three months are J. P. Garner,
Mrs Arbaugh, and Mrs. Worth.
PROGRAM FOR NEXT MEETING
Roll Call-Latest inventions.
Song-No. 3. Club.
Piano Selection Frances and Joe
Tovey.
Recltations-He Garner, Ruth
Hammer, Beth McClannahan, Inez
Gilmore.
Potato Culture-F. d. Tovey.
Reading-E. e. McClannahan.
Talk European Situation. il @
Weldon.
Piano Solo-Gladys Worth.
Original Paper-J. P. Garner.
Recitation-Mrs. d. Fl Garner.
Piano Selection-Frances a1d Joe
Tovey.
Question the educated man Of
today at the age of Fl as capable Of
engineering the affairs for himself
and country as the man Of today at
the age of COZ" Open to all.
The club adjourned to meet with
Mr.. and Mrs. T. d. Tovey June 8. All
members please be present.
E. E. McCLANNAHAN, v. P.
MRS. d. III. GARNER, Sec.
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r. - n ILKERSON'S fall from the
IN" trestle had not been unno-
pE ticed by his outlaws, and be-
CE2GY2 fore any one in the camp
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lode Of insstimable worth. The exact To-
cation Of the lode u written on slip OF
paper. which placed in the head OF an
Indian idol In an old sea chest, which
went down with the ship on which was
wrecked.
On the master key the key to that
chest. and which you wear on your neck.
Is carved the location where the vessel
went down. Find that slip OF paper and
the wealth II yours Your devoted father,
THOMAS GALLON.
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swells not . mile from the blur shore,
and they could see his diver preparing
to 60 down.
II hope be doesn't nnd ity breathed
Dorr 40 he urged bis own men to great
Or speed.
They've struck the spot If those
figures of yours are correct" was the
reply. But time will tell"
When the two boats were close to-
gether John saw that Mrs. Darnell was
with Wukerson. He could see the
bronze CLINT Of her eyes. her eyes filed
with mingling Of triumph and ha-
tired. And that look grew brighter and
more malicious when the diver. coming
up from his 6rst descent. showed a
large bit Of wood. evidently from a
wreck. Though they could not hear
the words. those on DORIS boat could
understand the directions that were
being Sivsn
'Net over and send your man down.
QuickT commanded Dorr.
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out interference from the authorities,
there would be serious trouble and
very likely bloodshed.
These pleas awaited only partially
The sheriff made trip into the mine
talked with John Dorr and Tom Kane
and then sought out Wilkerson.
lit looks to me as If this was case
for the COURTS" he said slowly when
lie had examined Wilkerson's forged
deeds. 81 knew old Gallon pretty well.
and he thought sight of that Ruth
girl. Fact is, he told me he intended
her to have the mine and left 1t to her
in his will. Now you toddle along
with these papers and want to take 1t
away from her"
Gallon and were partners years
ago." Wilkerson insisted. 1--WE located
this mine together. and when l came
back he gave me over my share"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-08-20
Thirteen More File Certificates.

Republican State candidates have also
filed. The candidates who contem-
plate making the plunge into the
primary fight have until next We'd
nesday, August 25, to do 1T. The
supervisors to date have received
1885 from candidates.
Those filing since our last report
are: DIR. John $. Zeigler, Democrat,
for Register Of Wills; Nelson A.
Hitchcock, Democrat, and o. ID. Gil
bert, Republican, for Clerk Of tie
Circuit Court; William Seabrooki
Republican, for States Attorney;
Frederick Harver, John A. Utermah-
len, Elias N. Davis, Democrats, and
Sclomon Myers, Republican, for
Judges of the Orphans Court; John
B. Baker, T. Morgan Kimmel, Demo
Gratis, and Jesse Leatherwood, Re
publican, for House of Delegates; /;
James D. Haines, Democrat, for
County Commissioner; Milton ID. Hess,
for County Treasurer
Thirteen more county candidates
have filed their certificates to enter
the primary election i'm September.
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ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

Rev. George R. Brown, d. d., will
preach at Centenary Methodist Epis-
copal Church, Sunday morning at
1890. The church viii be closed in
the evening.
A splendid entertainment VIII be
held on the lawn of T.. M. Caple,
Sandyville, Thursday night, August
rs, for the benefit or the church. Ice
cream, cake and other things for
sale. All are cordially invited. IL
inclement 1t will be held Friday
night, August 27.
The auto bus freight line which
was inaugurated between this city
and Baltimore by MIR. O. Elmer
Wampler, of Reisterstown, this week
is doing well right on the jump. He
has a full load both ways. His
freight house for receiving and stor-
ing goods IS on Centre street.
Salem Methodist Episcopal church
will hold its annual Sunday school
picnic i'm the grove adjoining the
church, on Saturday, September Ii,
beginning at l y. m, and continuing
after night. Program at 2.30 p- IN.
Taylorsville band will be present.
Suppers served on the ground.
Four suits were fled in the local
courts Of Baltimore, Tuesday against
the Western Maryland Railway Com
pany, the largest being brought for
the death of Frederick t. Hayes, whose
wife and children claim 100000 dam
ages. Mr.. Hayes was killed in the
railroad wreck at Thurmont last June.
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Annual Reunion Of the Beit-Parish
Association.

The seventeenth annual reunion of
the Eastern Branch OF the Belt-Par-
ish families will be held ON the Emory
Grove Campaigning grounds August
26th, rain or shine The exercise will
begin at 8 am.
There will be a musical and liter
airy program including brief history
of the association since its organiza-
ton and a memorial service for the
departed loved ones.
The Cradle Roll parade at $50 p-
m., will be one of the new features Of
the day Bring your babies and lit
tie ones and have them in this pa
rade. This will be followed by field
sports. Every member OF this large
family is urged to be present and en-
joy a real social day in the grove.
Interesting statistics Of the Belt
family, collected from various authen-
tic sources, show it to be very old
family. Records in its possession
show its settlement in Yorkshire,
England, in the reign Of King Richard
III, in 1887. The main stock claims
to be descended from the old Balthi-
the Gothic Kings of Lombardy.
Bossal Hall, in Yorkshire, sur
rounded by a moat, was built by Sir
Robert Belt in 1640. Until twenty-one
years ago it continued In the posses
sion OF his lineal descendants.
The Maryland Branch Of the family
were among the earliest settlers in
the State. Humphrey Belt came over
from Gravesend on June 2, 1885, Viii
liam Belt was with William Claiborne
on Kent Island In 1647.
Humphrey, John, Anne and Sarah
Belt were immigrants In 1863. Col.
Joseph Belt, who died I'm 1751, was
a descendant of these early settlers.
He left large estates In what were
then Prince Georges and Frederick
counties including Chevy Chase,
Chelsea, Good Luck, Friendship and
Seneca Hill. His wife was Margery
Beale, daughter of Col. Miriam Beale,
one of the most prominent defenders
of the Colony against the Indians
jeremiah Belt, a son of Joseph and
Margery, married May Sprigg,
daughter of DR.. John Sprigg. Their
son, Col. Richard Belt, fought in the
Revolutionary War.
GOV. Pratt OF Maryland, was the
SON of Rachel Belt, who married John
Wilkes Pratt. Governors Sprigg and
Bowie were also relatives or the
Belts.
MIR. John Dorsey Belt, Of Westmins-
ter, MI, IL president on the associa-
tiOn.
Secretary, Miss Christine G. Belt,
2S4 Belleville Ave, Newark, ". D.
Treasurer, Mr.. George W. Belt,
Baltimore, Nd
Statestician Miss ~ WI Belt. New
York, ". VI.
These with a number Of vice-presi-
dents constitute the officers on the
association.
Dinner will be served at the hotel
To those who do not wish to bring
their own.
For any information address Mrs.
John ID. Belt, I73 wv. Main street,
Westminster, Nd, Chairman of the
Executive Committee
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PATAPSCO.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spencer
spent several days last week in Bal
timore visiting friends.
Mrs. Elias Il. Taylor and daughter,
Hazel, spent Sunday last with Mr.,
Alfred Ward.
Quite a number of people of this
vicinity attended Emory Grove Camp
on Sunday last.
Mr. Charles Il. Taylor and Rev.
Havens spent Sunday with John G,
Taylor
Mr.. Holtz, Mrs. Jane Spencer,
John @. Taylor and MT. Harry Taylor
are all on the sick list.
MIR. James Tracey fell through the
mill one day last week and dislocated
his shoulder.
The Methodist Protestant Sunday
school will hold its annual picnic on
Saturday, September 18, on Warren
Shamer's lawn, beginning at i o'clock.
A special program is being prepared
for the occasion, consisting OF dia-
logues, monologues and recitation.
welcome
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-08-20
Camp Fire Girls, Organization.

For long time many Of The moth
ers and young ladies or our town
have felt the need Oh an organization
among the girls Of the town similar
to the Boy Scout organization among
TIE boys. Every mother and young
lady who is interested i'm the girls OF
the town Is asked to come to the play
ground Saturday afternoon. August
21, at A o'clock. Every girl Az years
OF age and over who would like TO
become camp fire girl be- at the play
ground promptly nc o'clock
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-08-20
Announce Their Marriage.

Miss Edna Corbin, youngest daugh-
ter of MIR. and Mrs. John p. Corbin, Of
Woodbine, Nd, withheld from her
parents and friends for more than
two months the fact that she had be-
come the wife OF William ID. Moles-
worth. The groom was equally
silent
The announcement was first made
On Sunday that they had taken a
quick trip to Elkton, Nd, the "Gretna
Green" Of this State and Virginia, on
June 10 and were married there by
the Rev. George r. Jones. pastor Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church Oh
that town. They returned to their
respective homes the same day with
out uttering a word OF the elopement
to anyone.
The only reason given for their
secret marriage. according to the
brides mother, il that they wanted
to have a nice quiet wedding all to
themselves"
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TRIES SUICIDE
w. w. Mitten, Constable, Cuts Throat
With Butcher Knife.

Mr.. William w. Mitten, constable,
was found at the coal house at the
Jail at IL o'clock this morning, where
he tried to commit suicide by cutting
his throat with butcher knife.
Mr. Mitten was seen about the jail
at O'Clock, but nothing unusual was
noticed or his actions causing any
suspicion. Mrs. Albert Davis seeing
the person sitting at the coal house
which is about 80 feet from the jail,
walked up to him, finding it to be Mr.
Mitten. Seeing his throat was cut
she summoned Mr.. NJ z. Campbell,
his son-in-law, who called DR.. Foutz,
who ordered him taken to a hospital
in Baltimore, which was hastily done
in Mr.. Campbell's automobile.
Little hopes for aal1is recovery f.
attained as the gashiis SO deep that 1t
severed his wind pipe.
The knife was found by Sheriff
Davis in the corn field below the Jail.
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IMMANUE1 LUTHERAN CHURCH, MANCHESTER MD. -
Photo by Mitchell.

hymn; sermon, by Rev. II M Lau,
Littlestown, Pa; offering; hymn
closing service.
Monday. August rs, 7.3O p. m.-
Former pastors night; addresses by
all former pastors.
Tuesday, August "a, 7.3O y. m.-
Neighhorhood night; addresses BY all
neighboring pastors.
Wednesday. August %, 730 y. M
Social night.
Thursday. August 20, 7.3O y. M
Home coming night; addresses by all
who entered ministry from the
charge.
Friday, August "a, 7.3O y. M
Musical night
Saturday, August w, 2.Go y. m.-
German services.
Sunday, August 70, 10 a. m.-Sun-
day school rally.
Sunday, August ~, ZOO y. M
Woman's Missionary and young peo-
pies societies night.
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THREE AUTOS no BE USED
Rural Routes Out of WIT. Airy To be
Reduced.

After October LIST. the rural routes
out of Mt. Airy will be reduced from
seven to four under instructions
from the postoffice department at
Washington, ID. @. The routes as
they stand today are served BY r.
Devilbiss, Ezra Davis, James ". Orr,
Bernard Harrison, @. r. Ham, John
Hahn and George Sank.
Those ineligible on account OF the
age limit and will be dismissed from
the service are John Hahn, James +.
Orr and George Sank.
Three automobile rural delivery
routes, the first in the State, will be
established from Mount Airy. The
automobiles will be furnished to the
carriers winning competitive examin-
ations and their salaries will be $1,SO0
a year. The present rural carriers
receive $1,000 a year. The Office
takes care or rural routes with com
bined distance of 175 miles.