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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1922-06-03

You can see why | have 10
distrust the young fellow, who's
come to claim Ben Corvsts
place."
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CHAPTER VII.
Mr.. corvet's Partner.

The instant of meeting, when Alan
recognized in Sherrill's partner, the
man with whom he had fought In Cor
vets house, was one Of swift readjust-
ment of all his thought-adi ustment
to situation of which he could not
even have dreamed, and which left
him GREATNESS. But for Spearman,
obviously, it was not that. Following
his noncommittal nod of acknowledge
ment of Sherrill's introduction and his
first steady scrutiny of Alan, the big,
handsome man swung himself off from
the desk on which he sat and leaned
against 1t, facing them more directly.
"Oh, yes-Conrad," he said. His
tone was hearty; In it Alan could rec
ognize only so much of reserve as
might be expected from Sherrills
partner who had taken an attitude Of
opposition. The shipmasters, looking
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1922-06-03
osCEoLA, THE SEMINOLE, THE
INDIAN HAMLET

a MONG all great Indians Osceola
"A Observation-Disclosures Drink Hal
loer') is the most romantic. A pic
turesquely dressed figure, his dark
gloomy eyes cleaning beneath turban
decorated with three dropping ostrich
plumes, he moves across the stage OF
Indian history-a red Hamlet.
Osceola was the principal leader In
the Seminole war Of 1885, which origl-
mated In treaty made In 1921. II
provided for the immediate cession of
the Seminoles' best lands In Florida
and their removal west of the Mlssis-
sippi at the end Of twenty years. When
trouble over It's execution developed
In 1882 the Seminoles were offered an
other treaty requiring their removal
within three years.
Although seven chiefs accepted the
treaty Osceola and the younger lead
ers, declaring that they had been de-
ceived, refused to sign. They carried
their protest to Washington. But
President Jackson was determined
that they must go west. In council
with General Thompson, the Indian
agent, Osceola proved that he was
equally determined. Rushing up to the
table on which the treaty lay, he
plunged his knife clear through the
paper and deep into the wood and ex-
claimed passionately, "The only treaty
| will execute is with THIS"
After second unsuccessful confer
ence General Thompson ordered Osce-
ola thrown into prison in irons Then
he agreed to sign. But he was only
temporizing, for the humiliation had
aroused the tiger In the Seminole's
heart and he resolved on war. In the
summer of 1885 he surrounded 100
soldiers under Major Dade sent against
the Indians and killed every man ex-
cept three. On the same day be shot
down General Thompson.
Then he loosed a storm of destruc-
ton upon the settlers of Florida.
when Asi-yaholo's name is whispered
the white man shakes with the swamp
ague and his gun drops to the ground"
was the boast Of one Of his chiefs.
Four generals were sent successfully to
conquer the Semlnoles and all of them
failed.
Then General Jesup took command.
by the popular outcry for
decisive action, Jesup summoned Osce-
ola to conference under a flag Of
truce and in violation Of the most sa-
cred emblem in war he detained the
chief and put him In prison. Osceola
Was sent to Fort Moultrte, s. G. Here,
his proud spirit broken by the manner
of his capture and his imprisonment
he died In January. 1889.
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gro BE CONTINUED
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1922-06-03
Sheriff. Opened a Drawer and TOOK
Out Large, Plain Envelope.

down this boulevard; then, with a
sudden, Here we are !" she shot the
car to the curb and stopped. She led
Alan into one of the tallest and best
looking buildings.
On several of the doors opening upon
the wide marble han where the eleva-
tor left them. Alan saw the names,
"Corvet, Sheriff. and Spearman."
Constance led the way on past to a
door farther down the corridor, which
bore merely the name, Lawrence
Sheriff.; evidently Sheriff., who had
interests aside from the shipping bust
ness, had offices connected w.r. mt
not actually part Of the Offices OF
Corvet, Sheriff. and Spearman. A girl
on guard at the door. saying that Mr..
Sheriff. had teen awaiting Mr.. Con-
rad, opened an inner door and led
Alan into large, many-windowed
room, where Sheriff. was sitting alone
before a table-desk. He pulled the
visitors chair rather close to his
desk and to his own big leather chair
before asking Alan to seat himself.
"You wanted to tell me. or ask me,
something last night my daughter has
told me-" Sheriff. said cordially. I'm
sorry wasn't home when you came
back"
81 wanted to ask you, Mr.. Sheriff."
Alan said, "about those facts In re-
gard to Mr.. Corvet which you men
toned to me yesterday but did not ex-
plun. You said II would not aid me to
know them; but found certain things
in Mr.. Corvet's house last night which
made me want to know, If could.
everything you could tell me-"
Sheriff. opened drawer and took
out large, plain envelope.
ION the day after your father disap-
peared," he said. but before knew
he was gone-or before any one except
my daughter felt any alarm about him
Il received a short note from him.
The note was agitated, almost incoher-
ent. II told me he had sent for you
Alan Conrad, of Blue Rapids, Kansas
but spoke Of you as though you were
some one ought to have known about.
and commended you TO my care The
remainder of II was merely an agitat-
ed, almost indecipherabe farewell to
ne. When | opened the envelope. a
key had fallen out. The note made
no reference TO the key, but, compar-
ing 1t with one had In my pocket. |
saw that 1t appeared to be key to
safety deposit box In the vaults of
company where we both had boxes.
"The note, taken In connection with
my daughters alarm about him. made
II so plain that something serious had
happened to Corvet. that my first
thought was merely for him. Corvct
was not o man with whom one could
readily connect the thought of suicide
but, Alan. that was the idea had.
hurried al once 10 his house. but the
hell was rot answered, and could not
yet la. His servant, Wassaquam. tras
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your father was particularly anxious
that you should take personal as
well as financial place among the
men who control the traffic of the
lakes. | have told Spearman that this
Is my intention. He has not been able
to see II my way as yet; but he may
change bis views, l think, after meet
ing you"
Sheriff. got up. Alan arose a little
unsteadily. The list Of properties he
had read and the letter and Sherri,i's
statement portended SO much that Its
meaning could not all come to him at
once. He followed Sheriff. through
short private corridor, fanked With
files lettered "Corvet, Sheriff., and
Spearman," into the large room he had
seen when he. came In with Constance.
They crossed this, and Sheriff., with
out knocking, opened the door of the
office marked, "Mr. Spearman." Alan,
looking oil past Sheriff. as the door
opened, saw that there were some half
dozen men in the room, smoking and
talking. His gaze went swiftly on past
these men to the one who, half seated
on the top Of the fiat desk, had been
talking to them; and his pulse closed
upon his heart with shock he start
ed, choked with establishment, then
swiftly forced himself under control.
For this was the man whom he had
met and whom he had fought in Ben
jamin Corvets house the night before
the big man surprised in his BIAS
phemy of Corvet and of souls Sin hi"
who, at sight of an apparition with a
bullet hole above its eye, had cried out
in his fright, "You got Ben! But you
won't get me-d-n you'll On your
Alan's shoulders drew up slightly,
and the muscles of his hands tight
ened, as Sheriff. led him to this man
Sheriff. put his hand on the mans
his other hand was still on
Alan's arm.
Henry" he said 70 the man, "this
Is Alan Conrad. Alan, want you to
know my partner, Mr.. Spearman."
Spearman nodded an acknowledge
ment, but did not put out his hand;
MS eyes-steady, bold, watchful eyes
seemed measuring Alan attentively; |
and in return Alan, with his gaze, was
him.
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CHAPTER V.-continued.

Alan took up his hat and looked
about the house; he was going to re-
turn and sleep here, of course he was
not going to leave the house unguard-
ed for any long time after this, but.
after what had just happened, he felt
he could leave 1t safely for half an
hour, particularly If he left a light
burning within.
He did this and stepped over to the
Sherrllls'. The man who answered his
ring recognized him at once and adj
mltted him; In reply to Alan's ques-
ton. the servant said that Mr. Sheriff.
had not yet returned. When Alan
went to his room, the valet appeared
and finding that Alan was packing,
the man offered his service Alan let
him pack and went downstairs; mo-
tor had just driven up to the house.
1t proved to have brought Constance
and her mother; Mrs. Sheriff. after
Informing Alan that Mr.. Sheriff. might
not return until some time later, went
upstairs and did not appear again.
Constance followed her mother but,
ten minutes later, came downstairs.
You're not staying here tonight"
she asked.
Il wanted to say to your father"
Alan explained, that | believe | had
better 90 over to the other house."
Are You taking any ore with your
she inquired.
ANY one?"
"A servant, mean."
"No."
"Then you'll let us lend you q man
from here
you're awfuly good; buts don't
think I'll need anyone tonight. Mr..
Corvets-my fathers man--is coming
back tomorrow. understand. I'll gel
along very well until then"
She was silent moment as she
looked away. Her shoulders suddenly
jerked little. II wish you'd take
some one with YOU she persisted. ~
don't like to think of you alone over
there
MY father must have been often
alone there"
YES" she said. Eyes" She looked
at him quickly, then away, checking
question. She wanted to ask, he knew,
Whit he had discovered In that lonely
house which had so agitated him; for
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1922-06-03
Stories Of
oGREAT
INDIANS
BY ELMO SCOTT WATSON

right, 1879. Western Newspaper .nl.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1922-06-03
SHABBONA, A POTTAWAToMIE,
"WHITE MANS FRIEND"

MANY Indians have Stunned the
AsA name of "white mans friend"
but to one 1t was a proud title. Shah
bona, chief of the Pottawatom.es, curl
ously enough, was neither chief nor
member of that tribe by birth. He
was an Ottawa nephew of the great
Pontiac. Having married Pottawa-
tonne woman, he was adopted into the
tribe, given the name of Shabbona.
Built Like a Bear" and eventually
was made peace chief.
Shabbona's first service to the whites
occurred on the day Of the Fort Dear
born massacre when he and Chief
Sauganash saved John Kinzie, the
trader, and his family from the blood
mad P0ttawatomie warriors. During
the Winnebago war of 1927 he won
first the title Of "the white mans
friend" by persuading his people not
to Join the Winnebagos on the war
path.
But 1t was during the Black Hawk
war that the Pottawatomie chieftain
proved himself the white mans friend
Indeed. In February, 1882, Black
Hawk attempted to form confedera-
tion Of the Sacs and Foxes, Pottnwa-
tonnes and Winnebagoes to fight the
whites. White Cloud, the Winnebago
chief, favored the union and declared
that IF all the tribes will join us our
warriors will be like the trees of the
forest" "Yes," replied Shabbona, "But
the soldiers of the whites will outnum-
Der the leaves ON the trees" The
Pottawatomies did not Join.
Shabbona was not content with hold
ing his own warriors quiet. After
Stillman's defeat had left the whole
northern frontier of Illinois unpre-
tected, he set out to warn the whites
that the hostiles were coming. A few
farmers persisted In staying and
second time the chief, facing death at
the hands of Black Hawks warriors,
carried the alarm. The settlers who
refused to heed this warning died In
the dreadful massacre on Indian creek.
Shabbona served General Atkinson
faithfully and well as a scout during
the remainder of the campaign and
for once In history a friendly Indian
was rewarded by the whites. The
government excepted Shabbona and his
family from the order removing all
the Pottawatomies to a reservation
In Kansas and gave him a pension.
But land spectators took possession
of his tract while he was visiting his
tribe. However, citizens who appreci-
ated the value of mis- services raised
money to buy land on the Illinois river
and gave the old chief home for the
rest of his days.
He died there July II, 1850, and is
buried In Morris, Ill.
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CHAPTER vi.
The Deed In Trust.

Memory, If Alan could call 1t that,
had given him feeling for ships and
for the lake. But these recollections
were only what those Of three-years
child might have been. Not only did
they refuse to connect themselves with
anything else, but by the very rinality
of their isolation. they warned him
that they--and perhaps few more
vague memories of similar sort--were
all that recollection ever would give
him. He caught himself together and
turned his thoughts to the approach
ing visit to Shorthand his fathers
Offices He had accepted Constance
SherrllFs invitation to drive him
downtown to his destination.
Observing the towering buildings to
his right, he was able to identify some
or the more prominent structures, fa-
millar from photographs of the city
Constance drove swiftly few blocks
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HENRY sPEARMAN

SYNOPSIS. Wealthy and highly
placed In the Chicago business
world. BENJAMIN Corvet is some
thing Of recluse and mystery
to his associates. After O stormy
interview with his partner. Henry
Spearman. Corvet seeks Constance
Sheriff.. daughter of his other
business partner. Lawrence Sher-
rill. and secures from her a prom
Use not to marry Spearman. He
then disappears. Sheriff. learns
Coryet has written to certain
Alan Conrad, In Blue Rapids. Kan
sas. and exhibited strange agita-
ton over the matter. Covet's let
ter summons Conrad. youth OF
unknown parentage. to Chicago.
Alan arrives In Chicago. From
statement of Sheriff. II seems prob
able Conrad Is Corvets illegitimate
son. Corvet has decided his house
and Its contents to Alan, who takes
possession. That night Alan dis
covers man ransacking the desks
and bureau drawers In Corvets
apartments. The appearance of
Alan tremendously agltates the in
truder. who appears to think him
a ghost and raves of 'the Miwa-
ka." After struggle the man es-
capes.
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OF course she had noticed agitation ia
him. And he had Intended to tell her.
or. rather, her father. lie had been
rehearsing to himself the description
of the man he had met there in order
10 ask Sheriff. about him; but now
Alan knew that he was not going to
refer the matter even to Sheriff. just
Jet.
Sheriff. har believed that Benjamin
Corvet's disappearance was from cir
cumstances too personal and intimate
TO be- mas,e a subject Of public Inquiry !;
and what Alan had encountered IN
Cervot's mouse had confirmed that be-
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on, could see, no doubt, not even that;
except for the excitement which Alan
himself could not conceal, 1t must ap-
pear to them only an ordinary intro
duction.
Alan fought sharply down the swift
rush of his blood and the tightening Of
his muscles.
Il can say truly that I'm glad to
meet you, Mr.. Spearman," he man.
aged.
There was no recognition of any
tning beyond the mere surface mean
ing of the words in Spearman's slow
smile of acknowledgment, as he turned
from Alan to Sheriff..
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went TO sleep with the sole conscious
connection In his mind between him
self and these people. among whom
Benjamin Coryet's summons had
brought him, the one name "Aiiwaka."
New Britain herald., 1922-03-30

eyes were screwed up in distant old brighter Sooper. He's been avoid ing me- Now I've got him. Mona, you won't mind getting back alone?"
 He twisted the mare in wonder fully quick and deNterous movement. "Goodby, Sabre. You don't mind, Mona ?" And he flashed back a glance. He lifted the mare over the low bank with a superbly easy motion. He turned to wave his hand as she land ed nimbly in the meadow, and he cantered away, image of grace poetry |of movement. Fortunes favorite. V.
 The features of the level valley be- yond the brow where only he could have seen the individual he sought, were, at that distance, of Noah's Ark dimensions. How he could have |recoynized any one.' said Mona, her gaze towards the valley. Il cant |even see anyone. He's got eyes like about four hawks"
 Sabre said And rides like a-what do they call those things?--like |centaur."
 She turned her head towards him. He does everything better than any one else she said. That's Tony's characteristic. Everything. He's per fectly wonderful"
 These were enthusiastic words; but she spoke them without enthusiasm. she merely pronounced them. Well, I'm off too." she said. And what about you. Marko? You're going 10 work, aren't you? l don't think you ought to be able to stop and gossip like this. You're not getting an idler, are you" You used to be such a de- voted hard worker My word!' and she laughed as though at some amused memory of his devotion to work.
 He laughed, too. They certainly had many recollcctions in common, though not all Imaginable. "I don't think I'm quite so--so earnest as 1 used to be- he smiled.
 "Al, but like you earnest. Marko."
 There was the tiniest silence be- tween them Yet it seemed to Sabre a very long silence.
 She was again the one N speak, and her tone was rather abrupt and high pitched as if she, too, were con- sciouS of d long silence and broke it deliberately. as orc breaks, with an effort. constraint.
 And how's Mabel?'
 She's all right. She's ever so keen on this Garden Homo business"
 She would be-" said Mona.
 And so am IF said Sabre. Some thing in her tone made him say it de- han:ly.
 She laughed I'm sure you are, Alarko. Well, goodby;" and as Derry I and Toms began to turn with his |
New Britain herald., 1922-03-30

Sheffield, to the effect that he had seen swimming m lake Il hugo liz monster with q curved neck Ills expert discussion of the mineral and tinber resources Of the Andcun platcaus and plains convinced mo uf his sincerity and responsibility He urged me tu help him raise money in either Argentina or tho i'nilcd states, preferably the latter 10 outlit and conduct an expedition 10 loCntc and capture this extraordinary animal and begged me 10 write to President Roosevelt about it and mention his name because he had been associated in some way with Roosevelt In the Cuban campaign.
 Writes Roosevelt.
 Although gave him no promises, he said he would call again, Shortly afterward l wrote President Roosevelt ring to this incident
 In about a month and q haC there came in the legation pouch a per sonal letter from the President writ . ten in his own handwriting and cN- pressing real interest in the story of this American whom he said he well remembered and asking me to get without fail into touch With him at once and ask him to write all about what he had seen,
 "The man meanwhile sent word that he was off again on a mineral and timber prospecting tour in south ern Argentina and Chile. but giving no address and no names of those he might represent. l.. ......
 Finds Queer Trail
 "In April, iiNe months later, just before l went to Panama as first American Minister. l received q letter from the prospector written from some far away place in Chubut, or so-calcd Patagonia. He was almost enthusiastic in his story of how Inc had again found a fresh trail Of q strange animal leading to the waters of lake, although he had not aC- tually again seen the beast as in his first experience. This letter l at once forwarded to President Roosevelt and I am wondering if it is still in his archives which may have been pre- served. Since then l have never re- ceiVed any Further word from ol about this American prospector. Pos sibly he may be alive and read this and give the world some further in- formation.
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Philadelphia has 26S women physi- clans and nine female clerGymen.
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jungle travels, could mol help thinking thaat 1T he had gone after The unknown heast of Argratina in- stead of the unknown river of Malil. all history might have bcon changed, ANYWAY hope the relation of lhls Incident may t& an inspiration 10 Jose cinagi superintendent of the Buenos Aires Geological garden, and Emilio
 Frey thc distinguished Argentine en- glncor who ure on m expedition to ascertain the facts about this extra ordinary plosiosmrian or surviving amphibian whose ancestors go back through untold asoa"
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customary sedateness ot molion Rne made the remark, I'm so glad you don't wear trouser clips Marko, do loathe trouser clips.'
 He told her that he rode "one ol those chalnless bikes"
 He said II rather mumhlingly, EN- actly in that tone she used to say ihings like, "l do like you in that brown suit, Mnrko."
 He resumed his ride. A mile far ther on he overtook, on slight rise, an immen8c tree trunk slung between three pairs of wheels and dragged hy two tremendous horses, harnosscd ..andernwiac, Az he passed them canle the smeil of waYm horaellesf aht nia thought was Pretty"
 He shot ahead and Il line came intt hid mind;
 Was this lhc face that launched Il thousand ships?" Well, he had had certain aspirit, tons. dreams, visions ..
 CHAPTER II,
 I.
 sabre found but little bushes, awaiting him when he got 10 his of flee, He took out the manuscript O "t.ngland" and turned over the pages He wondered what Mona would thinl Of 1t. He would like to tell her abou | it.
 Twyning came in. Twyning was of middle height. yer, thin, black haired. His cleans shaver face was deeply furrowcd in rigid | looking furrows which looked ai though shaving would be an intricat, operation. He held himself yer, stiffly and spoke stiffly as though th, cords of his larynN were also rigidl, inclined. When not speaking he hat a habit Of breathing rather noisil, through his nose as if he were doing deep breathing exercises. Hc wa married and had a son of whom h, was immensely proud, aged eighteen and doing well in Il lawyers office.
 He came in and closed the door II. had sheet of paper in his hand.
 "Jonah's going to take me into partnership. Just told me-
 (Iontinucd in Our Next lssuc).
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When the physician recommends oui PASTEURIZIID MILK for the baby, Isn't that a good indication regarding the quality the entire family shouid use
 We don't have 10 misrepresent our product as large percentage of ou! milk is produced on OUR OWN FAhM at Berlin, and the balance is all pro auced within few miles of New Britain and positively no New York milk is be- ing sold through our dairy.
 Remember our ulilk in the raw state Is better than most, but we also Pas teurizc it, insuring thereby its purity.
 IT., il and you will use no other.