The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-22

N"SeS SFiy udy OF wv. L th CA al
bout We. 1 guess the smallpox couldn't
keep 'er way If she knowed you was
here. But she won't be lowed to know
IT. This ere Clarke boy has pisoned
the jail. Nobody'l come here 'cept
them that's dragged. He's got it all
fixed fer We. 1 wouldn't wonder if
he'd be glad to see We rotted up with
smallpox"
Jack and Solomon lay for weeks in
this dirty, noisome Jail, where their
treatment was we'll calculated to
change opinions not deeply rooted in
firm soil. They did not fear the small
pox, as both were immune. But their
confinement was, as doubtless 1t was
intended to be, memorably punitive.
They were Observation-Disclosures, hui
man rubbish whose offenses bordered
upon treason. The smallpox patient
was soon taken away, but other con-
ditiOns were not improved. They slept
on straw infested with vermin. Their
Ove and food were insufficient and
mot fit fer a dog in the words of
RoAtAACA- oOAAlG VI INK DOJ6 save III
and were set free on parole, and there
was one, at least, who went to work
in the ranks of the British.
Early one morning shells began to
fall In the city. Suddenly the firing
ceased. At nine o'clock all prisoners
in the jail were sent for, to be ex-
changed. Preston came with the or
der from General Howe and news of
a truce.
This means yer army is lightln'
out" Solomon said to him.
1.-THE city will be evacuated" was
PrestOn's answer.
Gould I send a message to Gin'ral
Hare's house?'
The general and his brigade and
family sailed for another port at eight.
If you wish, I'll take your message"
Solomon delivered to Preston a let
ter written by Jack to Margaret. 1t
told Of his capture and Imprisonment.
The third of March had come. The
sun was shining. The wind was in the
south. They were not strong enough
to walk, so Preston had brought
horses for them TO ride. There were
long patches of snow on the Dorches-
ter Heights. A little beyond they met
the brigade of Putnam. 1t was NOV
ing toward the city and had stopped
for its noon mess. The odor of fresh
beef and onions was In the air.
Cats blood an gunpowder !" said
Solomon. "Tie me to a tree
What for?" Preston asked.
"I1l kill myself eatin'," the scout
declared. I'm so gol durn hungry I
KNIT be trusted"
81 guess we'll have to put the brakes
On each other" Jack remarked.
AN it'll be steep goin'," said Solo
mon.
Washington rode up to the camp
with a squad of cavalry while they
we're eating. He had a kind word for
every liberated man. To Jack he said
81 am glad to address you as Colonel
You have suffered much, but
1t will be a comfort for you to know
that the information you brought en-
abled me to hasten the departure Of
The British"
Turning to Solomon, he added:
Colonel Binkus, I am indebted to
you for faithful, effective and valiant
You shall have a medal"
"Gin'ral Washington, we're a-goin'
o lick EN-" said Solomon. "We're
l-goin' to break their necks."
Colonel, you are very confident"
he general answered with a smile.
You'll see," Solomon continued.
God Almighty is sick O. tyrants.
doomed"
Let US hope So" said the command
But let us not forget the
words of Poor Richard: God helps
hose who help themselves"