The Overlord; The Story of the Peons of Canada (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904. Excerpt: ... Chapter XXVII LORD CHESTERTON RECEIVES ANOTHER WOUND Shortly after the perplexed shipbuilder had left Hiram, an office boy came in and handed him a dispatch. It was from the commandant of Fort Keogh: I duplicate to Colonel Endicott. A runner is just from Boa River, with the news of Stacey's death and defeat. Harry's surprise party was perfect. He opened fire from three sides and then charged the English camp with his Highlanders. The British absolutely annihilated. Many American farmers joined in the fight. I suggest that you have men that are at St. Vincent, Minnesota, instructed to march on Winnipeg at once. George Whitcomb, Colonel Commanding. "This is great," cried Hiram. "That's my newy. Gol darn that boy. He is just a terror on speed. I will write a message to Donald and the boys at St. Vincent, and then for the battleships." When Donald received Hiram's wire about Harry's victory he was more than pleased. He had a real liking for the tall, amiable Harry who was such a terrible fighter. In a few days, Winnipeg and the whole of the Canadian Pacific, from Calgary to The Village, was in Harry's hands. The people everywhere threw down their arms and took the oath of neutrality. Kiddie wrote to Donald: "I don't like being governor a bit. All these Johnnies here in Winnipeg and the northwest are as quiet as lambs; five thousand Habitans will be sufficient to govern and police this vast area. Won't you relieve me, as I shouldn't like to miss the Pitchener prologue?" This letter made Donald laugh. He sent for Willard Stevens, president of the Central out of Chicago, and made him governor of the whole of the British Northwest. "I don't want," he said to Willard, "a mild rule. I want the people in that section to know that we are there to stay; administer thi...