Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 May 1911 — Page 2

The Knight of the Silver Star

A I&OEMIEICS OIT

By PERCY BREBNER

CHAPTER XL CLOSED the door and fastened it and stretched myself u P° n m Y couch, intending to keep awake. The walls around me might hot be as solid as they looked, but I was weary. My nerves had been at high tension for hours, and nature asserted herself. Sunlight filled the room when I awoke, and my first thought was one of thankfulness that no tragedy was to be enacted in the square that morning. My next thought was of O’Ryan. That he had been arrested by Vasca's orders as an insult to me I had no doubt, but I could see no way of avenging the insult at present. Bearing the priest's warning in mind, I went out little during the next three days. I attended to my duties in the camp and visited the guardroom each morning, but did not linger to gossip with any of my comrades. It was o n the third day that ’ met Count Vasca. He approached m in the most friendly manner. “You have my Sympathy regarding the other night. Sir Verrall,” he said. “Most of us know what it is to l>e temporarily under a cloud. You have heard doubtless that her highness is wavering with regard to the prisoners?" “I hear little since I am banished from the court;” I answered. "I thought Lady Aldrida might have kept yen informed Of what was going forward.” “I have not seen her since that night. Sir Vasca. Besides, is she not under as heavy a cloud as I am?” ■‘The-setfsame cloud, Sir Verrall, but ft will pass. You were unfortunate enough to offend her highness somewhat, hut I have some power with her, being her kinsman, and will speak for you and for the lady.” “You are generous, count, but I would sooner plead my own cause.” “As you will. I offered as a friend.” That day O’Ryan returned, and, feeling that I owed him some explanation as to why I had not used every endeavor to release him, I told him of my banishment. “The prisoners may live, but they’ll be the death of us, Verrall, unless you’re careful. I wasn’t brawling the other night. For the life of me I could not make out why I was arrested, but now it is all explained. Once you are thoroughly out of favor we may as well commit suicide to prevent a worse end.” ‘"There is always Yadasara as refuge,” I suggested. “Aye. if we can get there, I ask nothing better. But we’ve got to get there, Verrall.”

That evening the princess’sent for me. I had just concluded that my sus- ' pense was not to be relieved that day when one of the princess’ guard came. “Her highness’ orders, and will you follow me, Sir Verrail?" We crossed the great hall, which was in darkness, and went along many corridors with many turnings, so that I should have been quite unable to retrace my steps. Presently we stopped, apparently In the middle of a corridor. “A moment. Sir Verrail. I will inquire her highness’ pleasure." He drew back a sliding door in the wall, entered a dimly lighted apartment and closed the door after him. Only a minute or two elapsed before the door was opened again, and the man beckoned me. I entered a small anteroom almost bare of furniture and dimly lighted, but I had no time to take particular note of for the guard immediately drew aside the curtains which hung over a door at the opposite end of the room, and I stood in a large apartment and in the presence of the princess. She was half reclining Upon a couch, and had she studied the pose she could not have chosen one more attractive. Jasar was seated near her, and they were alone, but it seemed to me that others had been there recently, for the rugs on two or three couches in the room were askew, as though the occupants had risen hastily. I wondered who had been with the princess, for it was evident that I had been brought there secretly. The princess moved slightly to indicate that she was aware of my coming, and. feeling rather insignificant before this beautiful woman, I approached and fell on my knee before her. “You have angered me extremely, • Sir Ven-all.” she said, “and I know not whether I have acted rightly in sending for you now.” “I crave your pardon, your highness, and ask for your good will again.” “You have my pardon. My good will you must deserve.” > “Your highness has only to com t mand,” I answered. She bld me rise and motioned me to be seated. I sat down a little removed from her. “As I have forgiven I will noi speak of the other night In your country courtesy may find a different expression from that which it has here is Drussenland. You are but a strange! among us and have therefore, percbance, some excuse.” “Pardon, your highness, but if I may claim any excuse let me claim thejme

which prompted my hasty aeOao.* “And that’*’ A “Your highness expressed a I doubt of my loyalty. Your words cwt so deeply that I acted rashly” “You acted rashly indeed- bet that is forgiven. We will speak no more of ft. The prisoners yon pleaded for have not yet been put to death. Thus far you have persuaded me. yet I know not bow to act. As princess, as the right ful sovereign of Dmssenland. I can only administer the law: as a woman I can hate the iaw. and this, which demands the sacrifice of prisoners, is most hateful cruel and unjust ft wanted no stranger knight to tell me this.” ' “I have made my petition; I will urge you no more." I answered. “Regretting that you have urged so much?” she asked. “Nay, your highness, but I have used all my weapons. I can now only bow to your decision.” “It had been better had you reserved your last weapon until now. Sir Verrall. As a woman it might nave had power to move me; it was powerless to move the princess. I have sent for

“YOU HAVE ANGERED ME EXTREMELY, SIR VERRALL."

you secretly tonight. My women had retired before you came, and only Jasar and the guard have knowledge of your coming. You will not speak of it, either. Have you thought of the consequences to yourself if I save the lives of these prisoners?” - : | “I have, but I am not afraid.” “The priests clamor for the sacrifice. The people clamor for it- You have had many enemies. Sir Verrall. since first you came to Drussen land, but with the priests against you. and with the priests a great mass of the people, how think you you can stand? for my councilor in this mat ter there will be no mercy.” “I have a religion, too. your highness, and mercy is its very keystone. I were indeed false to my religion were I not to standup for the lives of these prisoners, and. as for the danger: to myself, it counts for nothing- Besides, these same priests have accepted me as the expected knight That should make my person sacred to them.”

“Even the expected knight will not be allowed to break the laws of Drus-, senland with impunity," she said. “But for their own sakes they can- j not deny me now. It would rob the people of their belief in the priests.” “They will not deny you. but they will seek for means to correct their mistake without confusion to themselves.” “Your highness, it would seem, has little faith in the priests.” I said gravely. “Sir Verrail, I have a spirit within me which cries out for something more than legend—why I know not. except it be from the Teaching of Jasar, who is called unorthodox and would be in a sorry plight among his brethren had he hot my protection.” “Your highness speaks truly." said Jasar. “May I not claim the same protection?'’l asked.

“I am almost ■•powerless to protect ■ you. I know not how long I may hare any power at all. There are those who love not a woman to rule, and that she breaks the laws may be an occasion to rise against her. It would be_ good to lay aside the golden circle that stamps me sovereign and be as other women—always a woman and never a princess.’’ “That is not well said, your highness,” said Jasar. “You were bom to rule, and your duty lies in ruling.” “Ah, let me forget that I am more than a woman if it pleases me." she said petulantly, and then she became ' calm again. “Yours was a strange coming among us.” ; “It was indeed strange.” I answered. “There is a reason in legend.” she went on in a dreamy manner. “Legend is the surface meaning perhaps of the deeper truths which lie be-I neath. When the priests, speaking by their legends, proclaimed you the expected kqight, the savior of this country of ours, they may have proclaimed a truth greater than they understood.” “I have thought that, your high ness,” I answered. “Tomorrow. Sir Verrail. I will command that the prisoners be released, • let whatever danger come. Tomorrow , I will send for you, and see that you forget not to crave my pardon publicly, even as publicly you angered me. Tonight has , satisfied the woman; to- '

morrow satisfy the princess.” I fell upon my knee. • “You say you are almost powerless to protect me. but I-am not powerless to protect you. In your danger claim me; I hare a life to give. It is yours when you claim it.” “Loyal. I believe you.” she answered. “As your princess I trust you. Yet I do not foreet her who has a greater rlafm. Love shoots at queer marks sometimes. You are forgiven and I than receive back the lady Aldrida into favor.” “Your highness”— I began rising to my feet. “You heed not thank me. You will go as you came. Sir Verrall." Jasar touched my arm and led me to the door, and I was shown to my quarters. There was a council next day, and I expected to be called to it. I was in readiness to attend, ready to meet the oppc«ition which was certain to be raised when the question of the prisoners’ lives was discussed, but I was jnot sent for. I kept to my quarters, impatient at the delay, wondering if the princess had regretted her determination of last night to save the prisoners and to recall me.

Late in the evening I was summoned to the palaee. I passed through the streets unnoticed, but as soon as I entered the palace I was aware how unpopular I had become. I made my way at once to the room where the princess was. and there I was more kindly welcomed. Discretion. I knew, prompted this, for since the princess had recalled me it would have been unwise for those in closest attendance upon her to show any displeasure, I saw Lady Aldrida at some distance from me and was not displeased that she did not approach me. The princess was talking brightly to those close to her. but it seemed to me that she was exerting herself to appear at her ease, that her words were far from expressing what was passing through her mind. Presently Jasar spoke to her. and her eyes wandered until they rested upon me. With a look and an almost imperceptible gesture she motioned me to approach. I fell on my knee before her as I had done last night, and I smiled to myself to think that I had already been forgiven and that this was only a show. She used almost the same words, but she spoke as the princess, not as the woman, and I was certainly unprepared for rhe use she was going to make of the situation.

“You have greatly angered us. Sir Verrall," she said in low but clear voice. There was silence in the great room in a moment. “By word and action you have sought to disparage our majesty and to make our authority of hone effect It was in our mind to make your banishment if not forever, at least for a much longer time, but seeing that you are a stranger among us. knowing our customs imperfectly, and that your words and actions may have teen ill considered rather than ill meant, we have recalled you that slowly you may prove the loyalty of which you are so quick to boast. Learn. Sir Verrall. that he whose hand goes most readily to his sword to defend his honor is not of necessity the man whose honor needs least defending.” “I humbly crave your highness’ pardon and thank you for your clemency. My deeds shall speak my thanks in better fashion.”

“Rise. You have bur pardon. See that you deserve our good will." And then, speaking a little louder, she went on: “It is indeed a time for men to prove their loyalty to their sovereign, when her actions tear hoarse disagreement from the throats of many, when the rabble in the street think fit to criticise, soldiers in the camp to whisper threats and even some at court to murmur. My actions are framed for the good of Drussenland. for the welfare of its people, high and low, and I shall be quick to deal with those, be they who they may. who attempt to thwart me. If I have hitherto erred upon the side of mercy let it serve as warning to those who cry out dissatisfaction. I may yet err upon the side of severity.” (To be continued.)

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OLD TESTAMENT TIMES BROOKLYN TABERNACLE

< fHBLESTODiESTHE KINGDOM OF PEACE Micah 4:1-8—May 28 “Sat ion thall not lift up eword againet noI tizm, neither thali they learn war any more." CHE whole world has for a long time been boasting that civilization and Christianity have won the day. that the world has become God’s Empire and that the blessings of the Millennium are ours to enjoy. Aid Conferences and Peace Councils and Peace Commissions have flared up for the moment, only to die down The cry of “Peace, peace,” has brought no peace. We are beginning to see that we have been deceiving ourselves into thinking that the nations of the earth are kingdoms of God. We are beginning to see that the Bible styles them "kingdoms of this world.” kingdoms of the Gentiles, and that it tells us that "the Prince of this world” is

Satan. We see it all. The Kingdom of God. the Kingdom of Heaven, for which the Master taught us to pray, has not yet come. We are glad, however, that the Divine promise assures us that it will come and explains to us that the AllWise Creator is now. fiiyt of all. preparing for his Kingdom by gathering from amongst mankind a worthy, saintly few, to be associates of their King and Redeemer in that Kingdom, by which the world Is to be blessed. But all are not yet convinced of these Bible truths.

I To convince the more prejudiced nothing further should be necessary along these lines than to point out the difference between present conditions and those which the Scriptures declare will prevail when He who redeemed the world by the sacrifice of Himself will take His great power and reign as Messiah. In Our Favored Land i The United States of America does I not lead the world in the size of its

standing army and in great battleships. She has no need to do so, having no threatening Christian (?) nations to menace her. Yet even this nation, walled about by thousands of I miles of ocean, is making enor-

mous expenditures on account of war, as the above diagram well illustrates. One of the most modern of the battleships of the United States Navy is named the Dorth Dakota, after one of ’ the States. She cost $10,000,000. The Minneapolis Journal shows what the money expended for this battleship would have accomplished in the State for which she is named. It would have provided a $25,000 agricultural school and experimental farm in its every county, with an endowment fund of $175,000 for each school, the interest on which would have provided $10,500 annually for the maintenance of each school. Additionally, it would have left $1,000,000 of an endowment for the State Agricultural College.

What th cod of a Battleship would do in a State THE MINNEAPOLIS JOURUES

The situation in Europe is still worse. Does not this preparation of the socalled Christian nations of the world to destroy one another prove that there is a mistake—that the term' Christian has been misapplied to them ? Nor can we say that there is no danger, for only fear, could lead to such costly preparations for war. Pray For Messiah’s Kingdom The hope for humanity is the Messianic Kingdom. The “mountain of the Lord's house" signifies the Kingdom of God's house. His Church. It will be established in the top of or above the kingdoms of the world. It will be exalted amongst the nations and all peoples will flow to it There will be an attraction in it for all. It will lead them to climb upward. The attraction which- will thus draw mankind will be the blessings of health and restitution, which the Kingdom will be prepared to grant to all peoples as they shall come into harmony with its requirements.—Acts 3:19-23. That Kingdom will be closely identified with the Zionist movement and the Holy Land. The Kingdom itself will be spiritual, invisible to men. but its earthly agents will be visible and they will be Jewish—“Ye shall see Abraham. Isaac and Jacob and all the Prophets in the Kingdom.” etc. (Matt B:ii.» The Jews, already impulsed toward the Land of Promise, will go thither in increasing numbers, and all of the faithful of them will go in sympathy and representatively, through financial assistance. The Israelitish hopes and promises will attract that number strongly first. And gradually all the nations, learning of the grace of God. and the blessings of restitution to be bestowed, will say. “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord and to the house of the God of Jacob; and He will teach us (as well as the Jews) of His ways and we will walk in His paths.” .

RELATIVE EXPENDITURES Of THE UNITED STATES IN 1908

Gravel Road Notice. State of Indiana, County of Jasper, ss: In Commissioners’ Court, to June Term, 1911. Notice is hereby gvieri to ail tax payers of Jordan Township. Jasper County,' Indiana, and to Jordan Civil Township, Jasper County, Indiana, and to aii corI poratiens and all other persons who pay taxes, that a petition in duplicate has been filed with me as Auditor of Jasper County, Indiana, on May 15, 1911, said petition being in the words - and figures as follows, to-wit: State of Indiana, County of Jasper, ss: In Commissioners’ Court, to June Term, 1911.

To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of Jasper County, Indiana: We. the undersigned, who comprise a majority of the resident free hold votI ers of Jordan Township, Jasper County, Indiana, which said township does not include any incorporated towns or cities, nor are there in said township one hundred (100) free hold voters, do hereby respectfully pray that the public highways which are already established and which highways are described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the south east corner of section twenty-nine (29). township twenty-eight (28) north, 'range six (6) west in Jasper County. Indiana, and from thence west on the section line following the line of said established highway the distance of seven (7) miles to the south west corner of section twenty-nine (29) township twenty-eight (28) north, range seven (7) west in Jasper County, Indiana, and from thence south to the south west corner of section thirty-two (32), said township and range, and commencing again at said south west corner of said section twenty-nine (29) and from thence north the distance of two (2) miles following the line of established highway to the’Pnorth west corner of section twenty (20), township twenty-eight (28) north, range seven (7) west in Jasper Couhty, Indiana, and from thence west following the line of the established highway the distance of one (1) mile to the Newton County line, and commencing again at the north west corner of said section twenty (20) and from thence east the distance of two miles to the south west corner of section fifteen (15) in said township and range, said line of highway asked to be improved as hereinbefore set forth being continuous and connected and is aimed to be voted upon as a unit, pray and ask that the same shall be graded, drained and paved with stone, gravel or other road paving material and the proper bridges and culverts constructed thereon and .n such cases as the engineer and viewers may definitely determine after a thorough examination thereof. Your petitioners further ask and recommend that the width of this improvement as to gravel and macadam be eight feet and that the depth of the stohe or gravel be eight inches and that the same shall be constructed of gravel or macadam and where the highway as now established will permit of two traveled tracks that the said gravel or macadam improvement as herein asked for be located on either Side where the same will be to the best advantage and for the improvement of said highway. Your petitioners further recommend and advise that this highway as now established and traveled is of the average width of feet and that the grade for the improvement should not be less than thirty (30) feet and the same properly drained where heeded. Your petitioners further aver that the benefits to be' derived by this proposed improvement to Jordan Tow-nship and to all persons and lands assessed therefor will greatly exceed the cost thereof. Your petitioners further aver that this petition is filed under the law pertaining to gravel roads by taxation and being section. 7711. Burns Revision of 190 S. Vol. 3 and the succeeding section of said Acts and all amendments made thereto since the said Act ..ecame a law and to which reference is had. . Wherefore, we ask the Auditor to designate the day in a regular session of such Board of Commissioners when the same shall be presented and heard and that notice be given as required by the statute and that all legal steps be taken as required by law under said statute and that said improvement be ultimately made as herein asked for and for all other proper relief in the premises. Joseph Nisius Jacob Finklemyer Thomas »v". Reed Barnard Steine Charles E. Sage Nick Zimmer Frank Fenwick Henry Shide J. W. Phares Chas. E. Hall Martin Cain Dennis Marquie Matthew Nesius Jacob Beaver John Nesius? J. T. Wingard Earl R. Wingard Jacob Dewey Henry E. Roadifer Arthur D. Putt C. E. Patrick J. E. Dunn J. W. Kennedy John Roadifer Daniel V. Blake Wm. E. Cain Wm. Keen Peter E. Nafziger Peter D. Nafziger Joseph Nafziger Caleb Friend Valentine Nafziger George Wortley John Bill Arthur Wortley Albert Wortley Lymon Raymond Frank Corbin John Beecher Charles Gorman James E. Lamson Frank Nisius Chris Nafziger Christian Nafziger Ralph Johnson V. Dziabis M. E. Bice J. L. Turner James Shinuler Andrew Kahler In wtness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Auditor of Jasper County, Indiana, this 15th day of May, 1911. JAMES N. LEATHERMAX. Auditor Jasper County. ■ i ■■

Notice off Ditch Letting Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will on the 29th Day of May, 1911, at two P. M., at the office of the County Surveyor, Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, let the contract for the construction of the Moore ditch, being Ditch Cause No. 118 of the Jasper Circuit Court, to the lowest responsible bidder or bidders. Oral blds will be received at the - time of letting. A portion of said ditch is open work and a portion is tile work. The open work and tile work may be let separately or parts of the open work and tile work let to separate bidders. The plans and specifications of said work may be examined at the office of the Clerk of the Jasper Circuit Court, Rensselaer, Indiana, or copies of the specifications will be furnished by the undersigned to any person making application therefor.' The successful bidder or bidders will be required to enter into a contract and give bond as required by law, - The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. W ALTER. V. PORTER, Supt. of Construction.

Notice ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF REAL ESTATE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned. F. Guy Barnard, as administrator of the estate of John F. Barnard, deceased, will sell at private sale, at the office of Lee Dinwiddle, at Fpwler, Indiana, on the 27th. day of May, 1911, the following described real estate, towit: The South West quarter of Section Thirty-three (33) in Township Thirtytwo (32) North, of Range Five (5) West, the South Ralf of the North West quarter and the North West quarter of the North West quarter of Section Thirty-three (33) ih Township Thirty-two (32) North, of Range Five (5) West, the South Half of the South West quarter of Section Twenty-eight (28) in Township Thirty-two (32). North, of Range Five (5) West; also the North East quarter of the North West quarter of Section Twenty-'one (21) in Township Thirty-one (31) North, of Range Five (5) West, all in the County of Jasper and State of Indiana. Said real estate shall sell subject to the liens thereon for one-third (J) cash, onethird (J) in two years and one-third JJ) in three years. Six per cent. (6%) interest on deferred payments. Said kale will continue from day to day until All real estate is sold. * F. GtUY BARNARD. Administrator. Lee Dinwiddie. Atty. for Administrator.

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MAGELLAN d’HONDGOCHT - ■ ,« No. 5536. BELGIAN DRAFT STALLION. Magellan was foaled April 7. 1908, and imported from France Feb. 6. 1911. He is a dark bay horse with star in forhead, spier did anima’ and now weighs pounds. make the season of 1911 farm ir. gfeLIVLDaaN rnion tp . at to ins.--.- colt stand and suck. Parting wjth mare or leaving the county or state renders service fee due and payable at once. Not responsible for accidents. PAUL SCHULTZ, Manager. KING, No. 6433 SHIRE STALLION KING is a dark, dapple bay stallion. 16 hands, and weighs 1.500 present time. He May «1 * - Moots, Normal. ‘-iNMlfttf'j.ir I!I - Sire. Allerton BgMfcaCto No. 3'? < barn r by Conqtieror IX ’’ 2783 (7051). Stand, Terms and Conditions —KING will make the season of 1911 at my farm. 1-2 mile west arid 1-2 mile north of Gifford, at SIO.OO to insure Colt to stand and suck. Service money becomes due and payable at once on owner parting with mare; product of mare held good for service. Not responsible for accidents. SCHOLL &. TOOMBS, Owners. Attention, Fanners & Breeders! The well known _ Shire stallion JIM. weighing 1900 pour‘ds when in good flesh, a mahog- * u. .ff B an >' bay with plenty of bone and fine finish, is hind and good disposition. All parties imerested in raising good horses should see this horse at Lee station and at my farm before breeding elsewhere. Stand, Terms and Conditions —JIM make the season of 1911 at Lee, Monday and Tuesday of each week and at my farm s?i miles southeast of Rensselaer on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each week, at $lO to insure colt to stand and suck. Sesvice money becomes due and payable at once on owner parting with mare; product of horse held good for service. Not responsible for accidents. W. E. JACKS, Owner. TOM,NormanStallion t(sm, is a chestnut sorrel with silver mane and tail, stands 16 hands high and now weighs 1600 pounds. Sire Vasistas 27799, out of 15-16 Norman mare, wt. 1600. He has good style and action, is well and compactly built and is an ideal type of farm horse; is coming seven years old. STAND AND TERMS: Tom will stand the season of 1911 at my farm 10% miles north es Rensselaer and 3% south and % west of Kniman, at $lO to insure colt to stand and suck. Product held good for service. Parting with mare or leaving county or state, service fee becomes due and payable.at once. Care taken to prevent accidents but not responsible should any occur. HERMAN SCHULTZ, Owner.

NOTICE TO BREEDERS. The standard bred and registered stallions, Acrobat A, No. 47503, and X-Ray No. 29169, will make the season of 1911 at the Rensselaer Stock Farm, Rensselaer, Ind. Description—Acrobat A is a handsome dark brown stallion, weighing 1150. sired by the great Allerton, record 2:09%, one time chain-pion trotting stallion. Ist Dam is Nellie A. Butler by Anglaise No. 23251, by Wilkes Boy, one of the greatest sons of George Wilkes. X-Ray is a beautiful bay stallion, weighing 1150, sired by the great Axtell, , three-year-old record 2:12. He was also champion three-year-old trotter at that time, selling for $105,000 that year. X-Ray is the sire of Earl Ray, 2:16%; Golden Glow, 2:18%; Red Ray, 2:26%, and several others with fast trials. At a farm sale March 3, this year, five colts sired by X-Ray brought an average of S2OB. In 1908 Mr. Van Natta, former owner of X-Ray, sold five mares for a total of $1,350, ' Terms— Either horse stands for sl2 to insure colt to stand and suck. Service money becomes due and payable at once on owner parting with mare; product of mare held good for service. Not responsible for accidents. JUNE HENKL.E, Manager.

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