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The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1917-03-01

You may remember :.s1nt told you
little about the English people knew
in Ottawa. When I saw that you
thought I was romancing, said no
more except in hints. I really was
more intimate with Lady Verlaine
than you will find it easy to believe.
Her son and daughters were already
married. She took fancy to me.
When l was to come home, she invited
me to visit her in England. 1 had
told her all about myself and Pere.
We correspond regularly. She has re-
newed her invitation more than once.
The last time she insisted that l
should coma without further delay,
and bring Pefe with me-"
"She didY' exclaimed Vandervyn.
'Then why not all three Of US go to-
gether?"
Marie dropped again in her attitude
Of meek humility.
You are so generous, Reggie, to be
willing to travel with Pere! But l
cannot allow you to make such a sac
,rifice. No; there is a better way.
shall 60 alone with Pere to England,
and then perhaps for little visit to
Paris with the sister Of the mother
superior of my convent. Pere has
never forgotten his Professionalism
dialect, and I have been tinkering 1t
into fairly good French. A month or
two in Paris may correct his accent.
It may also smooth down our rough
nesses enough for us to venture over
to Washington without putting you too
greatly to shame before your friends"
1.-TWO months all that timer" COM
planned Vandervyn.
"Indeed, no. It will be much longer"
answered the girl. II cannot permit
you to marry mere agency girl. Be-
sides, if Pere does not wish to sell
out his cattle business, I may have to
wait for returns from the mine. 1t
takes quantities O. money to buy pol
ish, and lots Of time to put 1t on. We
shall not reach Washington before No
vember or December"
give or six months"
Eyes. Aren't you willing to wait for
me?" asked the girl, bridling.
The sudden change from meekness
won a hasty assurance from Wander
vyn: "Of course I am. 1t will be a
fearfully long time to be without you,
If you insist upon But I Gould run
over and see you in England or
France"
NO." she refused. II wish you to
stay and work for the good Of my
people. Pere and still are members
| of the tribe, you know, and am deep
ly interested in the irrigation project
laid out by Captain Hardy"
Vandervyn smiled in his most boyish
manner.
II am neither an engineer nor nm
| army officer. Someone else must dig
the bitches. I shall ut once go on to
Washington and prepare for the pas
sage Of the appropriation. It's going
to slide through as soon Us congress
meets"
| "And then I shall come over from
Paris. You will break off your engage
ment with your cousin and we No, no,
sir! not single kiss-not one until
you are free, and I set the day. am
an heiress now, and must act accord
ingly. Besides, here is Pere with the
horses. We must be starting"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1917-03-01
CHAPTER XIII.
A Wedding Postponed.

a wedding postponed.
Vandervyn's face darkened with sus-
picion.
IF you're not playing me then he
has lied to you, in order to get away
from u.s." \
Marie's lips curved in a half-smile.
"He gave me his word of honor. Do
you doubt it?'
The young mans jaw dropped slack.
He could not even pretend to doubt
her statement or Hardy's word. He
looked down, his brows knotted and
eyes contracted with intense thought.
Dupcnt took the news in q far diff
ferent manner.
s.By Carl" he exulted. "He's going
to give you the mine? You're dead
sure Of it? By Gar! call that
mighty square Of Cap. It's white !
And me a-thinking he done it all to
git back at US. It sure is white Of
Cap. Why, it's nearly the same like
he had give it to mel"
"He named only one condition." re-
marked Marie.
Vandervyn started, and looked up at
her. She met him with level glance
that told nothing of what she was
thinking.
zone condition." she repeated. 1T
was my promise not to give you any
share in the NINE"
"Me?" queried Dupont.
"No."
II see," threatened Vandervyn. "He
thinks to force you from having any
thing to do with me-"
"On the contrary, he seemed to think
it would-not prevent our marrying
Vandervyn stared in bewilderment.
Hardy's action seemed incredible.
Then he thought he perceived the ex-
PLANTATION, and rallied from his per-
plexity. His frown gave place to a
cynical smile.
soho, my lady! I see. You worked
him with the soft pedal-the saphead
The easy mark! He's just the kind Of
duffer to fall for the wall Of pretty
girl with tear in her eye and a qua
yer in her throat. Good for you, sweet
heart! You beat him at his own game.
He tried bluff, thinking you'd be silly
enough to throw me over for him.
You called him, and he had to make
good. The fool-to think you'd be
soft enough to turn from me to him,
just because he made a play to the
galleries with his offer! Oh, what
an easymark!'
"Is that exactly the right term?"
calmly inquired the girl.
"None better!" exulted Vandervyn.
'sHe made you promise not to give me
share in the mine. Mining property
is real estate. An agreement in regard
to real estate is not binding unless ia
writing"
Marie's tranquil face took on an ex-
preston Of artless concern. "Oh,
really? Then his promise to give me
the mine is not binding"
"Don't worry" treasured Vandervyn.
'He will keep his word. You are sure
of the NINE"
"But, of course, if I take back my
promise, it will be no more than fair
to give him the chance to take back
his" she innocently remarked.
"Not at all, sweetheart" he replied.
"You can do as you please. A wom-
ans promises ere not considered bind
ing-in business matters. Legally, in
most Of the states, she is rated as q
minor"
"Wimmen clint minors no longer In
cur state" interjected Dupoat
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1917-03-01

see you and Pere have eaten. You
might finish the bottle outside"
GLOW about kiss to sweeten the
toddy?" he suggested.
She burst into tantalizing little
laugh. II fear you must take yours
straight for while, Reggie. You are
still engaged to your cousin, I be-
lieve- Good night, Pere."
Dupont, heavy with food and liquor,
mumbled a response, and stumbled
out into the dusk, reluctantly followed
by Vandervyn. Marie flung their blan-
kets out after them and barred the
door.
In the morning vandervyn was re-
lieved to find that the nights rest
had lightened her mood. She cooked
delicious little breakfast, and was
pleased to be very gracious to him.
The anxiety with which he had met
her at the cabin door soon vanished.
He fell into the gallantry Of an &C
copied sutton who is very much in
love and q bit uncertain of his con-
quest.
He waited until Dupont went to
fetch the horses before he ventured
to reopen the question Of questions {:
"Sweetheart, you've had time to think
it over and decide. Tell me, when is
to be the happy day?"
eyes," she murmured, 81 have
thought it over.'
"You will name an early date" he
exclaimed, assured by the coy sweet
ness of her look.
Her smile faded, and she dropped
forward in an attitude Of humility that
he had never before seen her pride
permit. She replied in a meek voice !:
ooh, no, no! I must do what is just
by you. Think what it would be like
for you to take back with you as your
wife quarterbreed girl straight off an
Indian reservation"
Vandervyn WINGED, rallied, and re-
Joined with ardor: ''Let them think
what they please, so long as you are
my wife!''
'That is most gallant and-brave Of
you!" she murmured. "But-there is
also PEREZ"
vandervyn bit his lip. "Need he
come along?"
Marie looked up, her eyes full Of ten
der reproach.
II did not think that Of you, Reggie.
How can leave him here alone? You
have never seemed to realize that l
came back from Ottawa because l
wished to be with him. Even before I
went to convent I saw the traits In
him that you see, but also saw some
thing more-the man that he might
have been."
"Don't imagine I'm asking you to
give him up," Vandervyn fastened to
disclaim. Gall I suggest is that we
take our honeymoon trip alone"
"And leave Pere with no one to cook
for him-leave him here! Can't you
guess what would happen? Within
week-a fortnight at the utmost-he
would marry the youngest and best
cook within reach, breed gill by pref
erence-most likely Charles sister,"
vandervyn WINGED as if cut across
the face with whiplash.
"No-not herr he stammered.
"That-it would be impossible! She
would be- I tell you, I will Eol
stand for it cannot!"
"Of course that could not be per-
mitted," sweetly agreed Marie. II
would not care to come back and find
I had acquired q stepmother as young
or younger than myself-no, not even
If she were as clean and as good
girl as Is Oinna Redbear."
Then ~ YOU think" hesitated
Vanhervyn.
Listen. have thought ard thought,
and now I have it all planned out.
I must DO what is just by yop, yet,
% 80. see. ! cannot leave Per~ hera.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1917-03-01

evening dress-not in official costume.
as the regulations required-manaEed
in some mysterious manner to obtain
entrance. The secret-service men had
no instructions with regard to him.
and considerable time passed before
anyone inimical to him needed his un-
obtrusive presence.
fTo pE C1ONTTNTTEDN
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1917-03-01
Daily Thought

There IS q best way % do every
thing, eyer !f 1t be but to boil sn aFes
--Emeksea.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1917-03-01
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Remarkable STRENGTH of Fly

BY Harvesting fly to tiny wagon
IN English scientist found it could
draw 10 times its own weight over
smooth surfaces.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-14
No Concessions in Face Of Losing
 Friendship Of America
HURT BY OUR <, ATTITUDE
Did Not Expect Washington Would Have Taken Such Radical Step Against Germany-U-BOat Warfare Will Be Continued.

London. Feb. 1.-The following semi-official statement from Vienna regarding the relations of Austria Hungary and the United States ap- pears in the General Anzeiger of Dus- seldorf:
 Negotiations have been taking place between Count Czerin, Austro- Hungarian minister of foreign affairs and Frederic c. Penfield, the Amer1- can ambassador at Vienna since the rupture of relations between the United States and Germany, on the question of the future relations or the United States and Austrla-Hun- gary, in view of the fact that Austria Hungary associated herself with Ger many's declaration of intensified sub marine warfare.
 "On the American side a desire has been shown to avoid a rupture with Austria Hungary because Washington shrinks from severing all relations with the central powers. Berlin, too, would prefer that this last bridge was left unbroken.
 "The opinion prevails in Vienna and Berlin that the decision to embark on an intensified submarine warfare did not constitute an action which SnOuld nave IOTCeO the On1t6O states to such a policy as has been chosen by Washington towards Germany.
 No Concessions to U. $.
 "The central powers have no inten- tion of cancelling the new submarine warfare. No concessions could be made to the United States, which would render negative the nature of the new submarine warfare, not even for the sake of the hiahly-valued friendship of the United States.
 'It therefore remains with America to find methods which will permit the maintenance of normal relations, ac- cording to the American conception.
 '"The negotiations between the Austro- Hungarian foreign office and the American ambassador have up to now led to no result, but a negative or positive settlement may be reached in a few days Count Tarnowski, Austro- Hungarian ambassador to the United States, has not yet presented his credentials, but has already had a conversation with Secretary Lansing.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-14
2,5OO American Patrol Boats.

Washington, Feb. 14.-Approxi- mately 2,50O power craft of various types are available for duty as scout patrols about American harbors, ac- cording to navy department figures. Of these 250 boats have been sur veyed and formally enrolled in the new scout patrol service, 1000 others are known to meet the. full require ments of the service and the remain der are designated as second rate but nearly all of them could perform some wartime duty.
 The department expects to complete plans this week for two new types of boats to be used as submarine chasers. They will be big and fast enough to form the outer line of pa trol maintaining themselves at sea for two weeks or more. They will be constructed of wood. It is estimated that within two months after work begins vessels of this type can be turned out completed at a rate of probably twenty five or thirty boats a day and with the production in- creasing.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-14
THE KAISER EXPLAINS
Germany Claims Swiss Minister As- stunned Initiative in Opening NcgO- tiations to Avoid Hostilities.

London, Feb. 14.-The German off, cial version of the proposals made through the Swiss minister at Wash ington for a conference of submarine questions is given in the following g official telegram says Reuters Am sterdam correspondent:
 What lies at the bottom of this re- port is the following:
 "A telegram from the Swiss minis ter in Washington was transmitted to Germany by Switzerland. in which the minister offered, if Germany was agreeable, to mediate in negotiations with the American government about the declaration of prohibited areas. as thereby the danger of war between Germany and the United States might be diminished"
New Britain herald., 1917-02-14
WILSON FORMALLY DECLARED ELECTED Final Standing Gives Him 277 to
 2@ for Hughes CONGRESS FANTASIES VOTE
Ceremonies at Brief Session Without Unusual Incddent-Dignity of Pro- ceedings Forbids Demonstration On Part of Spectators.


 Washington, Feb. 14.-President Wilson was declared reelected for mally and officially today when con- gress in joint session, approved by the senate, canvassed the electoral vote of the states.
 AS presented and certified the off, cial returns give Wilson and Marshall 277 electoral votes; Hughes and Fair banks, 254.
 The canvassing of the vote today, as always, was conducted with much cer- emony. The senate took a recess and preceded by two page boys bearing the official returns marched over to the house chamber, where Vice President Marshall presided, sitting behind Speaker Clark.
 Vice President Marshall announced that, in obedience to constitution and laws. the senate and house were ir.
 joint session for the purpose of ascer- taining and counting the electoral votes in the election for president and vice president of the United States. He then called upon all members, pre-
 viously selected, to come forward and Senators Kern of Indiana and Clapp of Minnesota and Representative Fucker of Missouri and Representative Mapes of Michigan took their places at the clerks table.
 No Demonstration Permitted. When the tellers were ready. Vice President Marshall cautioned congress
 and spectators against applause or
 manifestation of approval or disap- proval during any stage of the pro- ceedings, stating that it was not deemed proper nor in accordance with the "decorum which should mark so important and solemn an occasion.' '' He. then opened and placed in the 1 hands of the tellers the election certifi- 1 cates in alphabetical order of the states and ordered them to exan1i,, }, count and announce the vote, state by l state, as they should be called. In due course a list was submitted 1 to the chair showing that Wilson and ! Marshall had received a total Of PIT !! votes and Hughes and Fairbanks 254 votes The report was then read aloud l by the vice president, after which he declared:
 "This announcement of tho state of the vote by the president of the senate pro CGH1pOI0 Sldll Uc uCC1AACNA sA 9C'A' cient declaration of the persons elect ed president and vice president of the ] United States, each for the term begin l ming March 4, 1917, and shall he en- 1 tered, together with a list of the votes
 on the journals of the senate and 1 house of representatives.'
 1 With this done the joint sesso was l dissolved, mem bers of the senate filed 1 out of the chamber and the speaker
 resuming the chair, called the house 1 to order.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-14
American Warships Held Up.

6AAETiSEan NdISlulS f1ClU OD. It developed today that the naval collier Caesar, loaded with a quarter of million dollars worth of food supplies contributed by Americans for Syrians and Armenians, and the cruis- CT Des Moines, with a cargo of medi- cal supplies, both bound for Beirut, have been ordered held at Alexandria indefinitely by the navy department.
 After the. break with Germany of ficials here decided it was essential to keep the two vessels from entering a Turkish port until sufficient guarantee had been obtained that they would coine to no harm.
 Much surprise exists here over the shutting off of all communication with Turkey and Bulgaria where the United States is responsible not only for extensive American interests but also is representing some of the bel ligerent powers.
 The plight oi the Americans, Wh; have been detained more than year by the Turkish military authorities, despite assurances of the Turkish tor eign office that they would be released, is arousing alarm here because the whole section is largely destitute of food and is known to be infected with disease.
 Limitations also have been received that the Turks intended to hamper or totally prevent detention of the Caes' CT relief supplies if they could.
 The Hours Draws Near.
 President Wilson is expected now to defer a decision on the question ot furnishing guns to American merchant !, whether before congress and ask for addlhonai authority for the protection ol aAiei can ships and lives.
 It was indicated in authorllatNe sources that there has been no change in the policy of the government up TO the present time and that none IS III imm ediate prospect.
 The accumulation Of incidents ii volving violations of Amerlcah iisi,S since he diplomatic break IS generaliy believed by administration olllciaiS lo be hastening the approach ol ere hour when the president again Will go pe- fore congress-
 The re-detention of the sever ty-two Americans brought in on the pfHe shin Yarrowdale is regarded as an other acute indication Of GermanN disregard of American rights. !. III fact, a vigorous protest mas hol ti ready gone forward it will be sent ln +ba near future unless Germany promptly releases the men.
 Break With Others Near.
 A break in diplomatic relations Wlth the other Central powers seemed near CT today. Ambassador Elkus at Con- stantinople has been instructed fo as- certain whether Turkish submarines are operating under the same orders as those of Germany. No word has been received from him or from the Amerl- can consul general at So1la since the break with Germany and an effort IS being made to discover why commun- ication has been cut off.
 The Turkish government is now de- taining more than 1000 American refugees at Beirut. Among some of the officials it was suggested that the United States next step may be based on Senator Saulsbury's bill to throw open American ports to warships of
New Britain herald., 1917-02-14
'WARSHIpS IN DANGER.
German Press Publishes InsI Article as Warning to Amcericst garding Conveying Merchant $

London, Feb. 14, S:45 a. nl.1 amsterdam despatch to Reuters that an obviously inspired article been published in a majority of German papers dealing with the voy of neutral ships through barred zone. The article states conveyed or not, Merchantmen in restricted region will be exposed the possibilities of intensified marine warfare. It adds that marines would not attack neutral vessels acting as conveys but that vessels would enter the prohil zone at their own risk, in view o1 danger from mines.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-14
FINANCES COMPLICATED.

Berne, via Paris, February 4 4:3O a. m.--At the moment when \ many began unrestricted subma
 warfare and the rupture with United States occurred the finar. situation of the empire was more c plicated than ever before the war.
 cannot be said that the break ' America precipitated a marked movement on the bourse.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-14
WARNING TO CUBAN REBl
Secretary Lansing Notifies RcvOlut ists United States Will Not Ro

Washington, Feb. 14.--Secre Lansing sent to the Cuban peopls day a warning that any governI that might be esta blished by re could not be recognized by the Ur] States.
 It is reported that Col. Bandon Acosta, mayor of Marinano, wh said to have commanded the r4 which engaged in a fight with \ guards, 40 miles from Havana ye4 day had been killed and Major \ Enrique Loynaz Declastillo, has wounded.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-14
Claims Campaign Has Failed.

Paris, Feb. IA, 5:10 a. m.---The German submarine campaign has so far been ineffective. according to Marcel Hutn, editor of the Echo De Paris, who is usually exceptionally we'll informed. As Prof. M. Hutin says that on Monday 112 French or neutral ships entered French ports.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-14
Evidence Showing Btoh Reaching
Efforts Being Made to Reopen Communil ti0n With Ambassador ElkuS at C0nstad n0ple Heretofore Shut Off From Send] Message to Washington Many America Held in ASia-MinOr.

Washington, Feb. 14:-A definite sentiment gain ground in administration quarters today that accun laton of indicating disregard for American rgI United States any overt acts which may be commit against American ships. While it has been indicated at the state departm} that there be no legal objection to the governn( furnishing guns to American merchant ships Presid4 Wilson is understood be dsnclined to take any s which might give Germany the slightest ground throwing responsibility for any future trouble United States. I. Vigorous denials made today of reports of split in the cabinet the question of furnishing gu for American ships. Naturally, it was said there may differences of judgment but it was declared that the bers of the cabinet will stand solidy behind the presid4 in any decision he may make. NJ
New Britain herald., 1917-02-14
U. s. SHIP SUNK

London, Feb. II, , D. m.- The American schooner Lyman NJ. Law was sunk by subma- rine on Monday. according to despatch from Stefani agency of Rome. The crew including eight Americans, is reported to have been landed.
 The Lyman M. Law, captain Chatfield, was last reported on her departure from Stockton, Maine, for Palermo. Sicily.
 She was owned by the Benc- dict Manson Marine company of New Haven, Conn. Her gross tonnage was 1900. She was built in 1890 at West Haven. Conn.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-14
16 CHILDREN KILLED
British AviatorS Alleged to
 Thrown Bombs Into Crowds Youthful Skaters at BI1IgeS,

Berlin, Feb. 14, (By wireless Sayville).-A despatch from Br1 to the Overseas News agency saysJ sixteen children were killed last urday by bombs dropped by Br| aviators in a crowd of skaters