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how little power H. had except over reg
ular troops, and even then only over
those of his own commands; and he might
go at any moment. He thought of the
imminent danger from the lawless of
both sides to which she would be ex-
posed. But he remembered her fright
when he had met her that afternoon, and
thought it best to preserve something of
the confidence with which he had in
spired her.
"We Yankees are not such terrible
fellows after all" he said; ''and war, SO
far at least, is quite jolly, exciting life.
After it's all over even you'll not think
it was so disagreeable."
She looked up into the friendly face of
the enemy, and seemed as happy as if
there had been II sudden truce, and the
north and the south were lovingly min
Cling in blissful peace.
"Ill probably be about the neighbor-
hood for while-at least I hope So
and It you'll let me, Illcome in once in
q while tocheer yo, up, and your mother
can have anything from the medical de-
partment and nobody will molest YOU,
and"-
What need to mention the quickly
constructed castles the hopefulness of
youth built for her. Nor were they castles
to her; no rocky fortress seemed SO well
founded as the pledges of the fair stran-
ger who dazzled her with his manly
beauty and hopeful, CHEEKY, disposition.
The evening passed quickly; too quickly
for the new friends. Howe rose to 90,
long after he had heard the bugle across
the road sound ''lights out"
''You'll be here long while?' she
asked, yet with trife Of anxiety not
withstanding what he had said about his
stay.
20 yes. think SO. That is, only the
commanding general knows exactly how
long. You see am not the command
ing general or the colonel, on the major.
only Il second lieutenant
She thought him noble, and good, and
beautiful enough to be the president.
Howe extended his hand to take leave
The hands once clasped, neither seemed
in haste to unclasp them. Howe was
tempted to take his adieu from her red
lips; but he was too chivalrous to pre-
sumo SO far on SO short an acquaintance.
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first sound without had taken the pre-
caution to draw his revolver, and held
it behind him out of sight on the lounge
where he sat. Scarcely had the guerrilla
spoken when there was click and a
shot almost simultaneously. The in
truder was pierced through the body.
Howe attempted to fire again within a
few seconds. The cap snapped: his wea-
pom missed fire.
The man, though struck mortally, did
not drop at once. He stood, the pallor
Of death spreading over his face. The
hand holding the pistol had dropped
when Howe fired. Slowly it raised again,
pointing the weapon at the young mans
breast. There was mingled bitterness
and satisfaction in the eyes Of one who
knew that if he must die his slayer must
die with him.
simultaneously both Howe and Alice
sprang forward, Howe in defense, Alice
with cry, and with but one thought
to save him. With his revolver Howe
struck a blow at that Of his opponent
There was report.
Alice Reade sank to the floor.
The rest Of what happened on that
eventful night is not clear in Howe's
memory. He sees it through the haze of
a dazed mental condition, Dis he then saw
it through tho smoke which seemed to
wreathe itself about them like the folds
of serpent He remembers leaping
with british fierceness upon the man
who, before he reached him. passed from
his vengeance. He remembers taking
Alice up in his arms and laying her on
the lounge; the mother, who had risen
from sick bed: the negroes carrying
the lounge with Alice on it to another
room; the sound of horses hoofs, as one
dashed down the road for surgecn; all
this he remembers like confused
dream, though he has tried for years to
forget it.
Live, Alice, dear" he cried, as he
bent over her, "only live till the surgeon
comes. He will save you."
She looked uournful good-by. "You
must lve,' she whispered. II must co."
He bowed his head in horror. II live?
I liver Then he raised his face and
looked into her eyes. Il will follow
you, if there is death to be found any
where among the horrors of this horri-
BILE war;"
Sho asked him to wind her arms about
his neck. He did so, and they were not
unwound till an hour after, when, de-
spite his pleadings for her not to leave
him, she passed beyond tho terrors of
war into the eternal peace.
During the rest Of those four years,
while the armies of the north and of the
south surged back and forth over tho
border states, Howe was greatly chan
ged. Ho had been the life of his regi-
ment; cheerful, good natured jester,
with none Of tho flcrceness of trooper.
From that night no seemed demon.
lie would ride OF fight, or both, all day.
and when others were asleep he would
be off, no one knew where. Many
marauder Of those lawless times was sur
prised at his sudden coming. He would
catch sight of a bivouac fire, however
distant, and soon learned to know from
its situation if it warmed guerrillas
Though he met them at midnight or at
early dawn, sleeping or awake, he was
never known to bring in prisoner,
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ll's' ''sL' -. Z ave LAere
is fGir fcT@.. ,iag-he proceeded to arrange
his toilct ~ith view to paying his re-
spects to the young girl who had an
swercd his questions. A paper collar
without cravat) was made to border the
neck band Of his flannel shirt; the dust
WAS shaken from his blouse; and, booted
and spurred, his reinforced trousers still
tucked in his boots, he strobe across the
Dad and through the yard to the house.
The girl he sought came to the door.
81 thought I'd just come over" he
said p,1Ili,,, off his cap and smiling at
propose to trouble you." (He had un-
knowingly supped off a chicken removed
from the barn. "Tm Arthur Howe,
lieutenant Of the -th cavalry. May
ask yonr name? TIN quite sure it is a
pretty one" and he locked as if he would
add, "if it's like you''
''Alice Rcat'e." She looked at him with
a pair of serious brown eyes; wonder
eyes, Women with such eyes possess a
depth Of feeling that others are stran-
ger to. She led the way to the sitting
room.
''My mother is SICK" she said apollo
getically, end my brother'-she hesi-
tated; she feared to acknowledge her
brothers whereabouts to Yankee
she's with our boys"
"Our boys" The words grated. They
caused the young man to remember that
he was an enemy. And he did not relish
being the enemy of one SO timid and so
gentle. He thought of the exile in camp
away in the south; then of his own fa-
vorite sister in the north, and how it
would madden him to know that she was
at the mercy Of stranger. All the kind
illness of his kindly nature beamed in his
face and softened in his voice.
"Never mind, Miss Alice; nothing shall
harm you, and the war will soon be over,
and we'll all be friends again, and'-
He looked at her with his winning smile
and frankly extended his hand.
This was the hated Yankee; the van
dal; yet not vandal; but picture Of
loveliness: 1.-the graceful figure; short
wavy hair, SO Light as to be almost
white; pair of kindly blue eyes, and
above all the charming smile. Then
there was look Of gentility about him
that would have shown itself through
the uniform of teamster. She took th>
extended hand, her eyes brim full Of
thankfulness, at the unexpected sym.
pathy which had come in place Of the
expected harshness.
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4dE dEsAfE AND IdL FlLGRlM.
There is grave in Tennessee which,
each year, when the day comes round
for the decoration of graves OF those who
died in war time, is covered like the rest
with flowers. Though it is the grave of
a young girl, it holds one who was a
sacrifice in the struggle. These flowers
are placed by one who. passing the while
from youth to age, makes pilgrimages
there. The grave is that of Alice Reade;
the pilgrim, he in place Of whose life she
gave her own.
Has Col. Howe-now white haired
man, though not yet 5O-a feeling that
he is living life which does not belong
to him? Many fair dame has set a
snare for his heart; but he is still bach
elor. Is it constancy? Who knows? OF
all the events Of those exciting years
in which ho took u part. there is ono of
which he never speaks. Because it is 50
near to his heart, it is far from his lips.
+. A. Mitchell.
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had left newly arrived troop standing
in the road and was riding up to the
house to reconnoiter.
"Have there been any southern sol
diers here today?' he called out, at the
same time raising his forage cap.
The girl bit her white lips to gain cour-
age to reply. The young mans tones
were soft and pleasant, but he was a
Yankee soldier; the first she had seen.
For months she had listened to stories OF
depredations to be committed by the
Yankee troops when they should arrive.
NO." she answered, with gasp.
"When did they go?'
"About an hour ago.
Tho young man smiled. She had made
q misstatement within five words. lie
gave her time to collect her scattered
senses.
"Wllere is the bridge?' he asked.
There" she pointed down the road.
GLOW far?''
"About half a mile"
"Have they burned it?''
She glanced at thin cloud Of smoke
floating over the trees to the SOUTH
II see" he said; "lexpected as much.
Then turning to her again: "You seem
delighted to see us. You're not at all
afraid, are your"
10 no" She bit her lip again to
gather courage.
He looked at her with half amused,
half curious expression. II suppose you
expect us to burn the house and the barn
and the fence. But johnny has saved
US that trouble" he added, glancing at
the line where the fence had been. ''Nou
expect to be murdered, OF course"
"Of course" She was SO frightened
that she repeated the words after him
like parrot.
The young man laughed. He lifted
his cap politely and turned away. AS he
rode past q group Of gaping negroes,
"You're not afraid Of us. aunty." he said
to one of them.
"We knows better'n to be sceayred ut
ou' own folks"
"Our own folks!" The youngster was
amused "Our own folks is good" Here
at least was a cordial reception.
he rode back to his commanding Off
Ger and called his attention to the smoke
OF the burning bridge, only to hear IN
exclamation referring to that place where
abundant kindiing for bridges is sup
posed to be stored.
The troops went into camp in q field
opposite the house: the lieutenant rode
away to post u line OF veGettes along the
river bank, and an hour later returned to
md the field white with canvas. and te
smell the sweet oAor OF burning woCd
ard boiling coffee.
j. After partaking OF lis evening meal
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corn-splendid qualities for soldiers at
that time and place. Their colonel en-
deavored to instruct his men by having
them follow the motions Of tho northern
regiments, and one of his first orders
(when the model regiment grounded
arms') ran thus:
Second Moth C'liny regiment! Put
yer guns on the graownd, like t'other
regiment does"
They were brave fellows, all the same,
and when drilled made splendid soldiers.
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HARD HIT ON THE FIELD.

We had been held in reserve for tiv.
long hours while cannon thundered ;,ut
muskets cracked spiterully along Tx
front a milo away A procession of tlea(
and wounded had filed past us until W.
were sick with horror. Shot and shel
and bullet had fallen upon us behind tho
woods until the dry, dead grass bore
many stain OF blood
"Attention! Forward-guilc right
march!'
Our brigade was going in at last. and
there was a look of relief OH the face of
every officer and man us we got the
word.
"Guide ght-fron nt-forward-
march,
AS we swung clear Of the woods q gust
of wind raised tho smoke for Il minute,
and saw tho plain in our front blue
with dead and wounded. Away beyond
them was I. line of earthworlis, and had
one swift glimpse Of Il thin blue line
knceling behind the cover.
Steady! Right dress! Double quick
-march!"
The air is alive with the ping of bullets
and the whiz and shrieks OF shot and
shell. We bend our heads as if breast
ing fierce gallo laden with icy pellets.
There is u wild cry; shriek-a groan
as men are struck and fall to the earth,
but no one hce,is til,ll-no one hcsitates.
1t is a hurricane Of death, but we feel /.
wild exultatim in breasting it. Men
shout, curse, sing, swing their hats and
cheer.
We are driving through the smoke
cloud when there is a flash of fire in
front. seem to rise into the air and
float hither and thithor, and the sensa-
ton is SO dreamy and full Of rest that |
wish it could last forever It is suddenly
broken by the sound of my own voice
Is it my voice? 1t sounds strange and
afar oil to me. Why should cheer and
curse by turns? What has happened:
All! now come back to earth again!
Above and around me is the smoke--the
earth tremblcs under the arti!ery-1nen
are lying about and beside me. Where
is the brigade? Why did drop out? l
am lying on my back and l struggle to
sit up and look around. l rise to my
knees, weave this way and That, topple
over and struggle up again. There is
red, fresh blood on tho grass, on my
hands, on my face. taste it on my lips
as my parched tongue thrusts Itself out
in search OF moisture.
Who is groaning? Who is shreking?
Who is cheering? And why should
laugh and exult? will spring up and
follow on after the brigade. Here
X X Il
elbow do you feel:'
My eyes are wide open. and am lying
on u cot in a large room. | see people
walking about-other people lying on
cots like my own
81 feel all right. Why"
"You We're hard hit in the fight, four
days ago, my boy
so there was IL Dattle:'
"Ycs."
"And was wounded:"
"Had your left arm shattered by a
piece of shell and we had to ampututc
il it"-DetrOit Free Press
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"YOU EXPECT TO BE MURDERED OF
COURSE"
"You can have u guard if you like, he
said when they were seated. "Of course
you've hid all the valuaLles."
"Yes, in the WE'LL
Howe smiled. "You mustn't tell any
one that. Miss Alice. That won't do at
ALL"
"You won't betray us. I'm not afraid.
I'd tell you anything"
"But," he said, taken aback by so sud
den confidence, ''soldiers may not all
be as well disposed as am; and there
are great many straggglers and maraud-
ers. Don't trust any one. You'll never
get on if YOU hide, things from Us 1an-
;ees, and tllell ten tlle first Yankee you
meet where you've hid Them"
sI'm not afraid Of any one now you've
come. You won't let them hurt us. II
you'll only stay" she added shyly'
Howe WINGED. He !.arw very well
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the house, which stood alone, back of
the picket line, bill! on the extreme left,
and in an exposed position. Howe rode
into the yard, from which everything
had been stripped even to the little gar
den patch Of vegetables, in t. ose times
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0lhLl, Wulte rs
marble, stood on
the gallery ex-
tending across
the front Of a
southern built
house in 1'ennes..
see. A young
N an barely 20
years Of age, in
the uniform Of a
Unite d States
cavalrv omeor
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HOW HER LETTER FOUND HIM,

so here am writing at home. dear,
And you SO far away,
And when you read the letter
Iwonder what you will say.
The green leaves whisper around me,
The nightingales sing above.
Just az they did that day, dear.
When you told me all your lover
II can see her." he fondly whispered.
AS he sat by the far camp fire,
And read and read her letter
With heart that could never tire.
Il can see her true eyes shining
As she leans OF. her little hand,
And CAGES aud dreams about me
Here in this distant land.
Tho bugle rang out at midnight,
The fight was lost ere morn;
He fell, with his old battalion,
Leading u hope forloru.
While at home the sun is shining,
And the roses Of June unfold,
But the maiden is quietly weeping
As she dreams her dream Of old
-Cassell's Magazine.
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THE HOLIDAY LEADER

In wrappers ready for mailing, TEN
CENTS copy. Send it to all your friends.
1t is the best advertisement of Great
Falls and Cascade County ever published.
Apply at this Office,
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Ken More House.

The only tirst-class hotel in Sand
Coulee. Newly furnished. Board by
the day or week. Special rates to board,
ers. Rates, $500 per day.
tt A. CUNNINGHAM, Proprietor.
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Two Good Ranches for Sale!
WITulN three miles of Great Falls Both are
u under fence, cultivation and otherwise Inn
proved. For further information inquire Of JOS
Hamilton or Gibson Il Renners real estate office,
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Houses to Rent.
ELEtTANTLf FINISHED in all parts Of the city,
JAMES LAWLER,
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Wanted!
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T. Fails well improved. Enquire at the LEADER
f,tiin.
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dolstein- -Fresiau Cows and Heifers.
ERESil ilkers--a ear load just arrived from
kehlanl county Dakota, on sale al the
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TUT S.{ItA,
IMPROVED AND UNIaIPROVED property. Good
Investments. JAMES LAWLmR
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For Sale,
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FOR SALE.
Zine hand painted Eastern cards for sale by W. p
BEACHIEY.
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0NE nine room house with all modern conven-
u iences, suitable for rO0mers. JAMES LAWLER
lf Or HANKS l. ATKINSON,
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Any persons wanting horses brought in from the
range can obtain them by leaving brands and
description for Fred ThlrstOn at the pOstOtfice
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FURNISHED ROOMS ut moderate charges BY
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Any person desirous Of buying type
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graph office and examine the t'rauaall
machine (for which he is ayent) before
purchasing elsewhere. tt
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Notice,
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A STORY FOR MEMORIAL DAY.

Copyright, 1889. by American Press Association
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Kancl,men and All Others
0emember that Hubert Chandler will furnish
II you with reliable help at any tinle
Helena Employment Office, Helena, Montana.
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At AABERG'% Photo Studio a young man or
y young lac, to learn the art OF photography.
Apply to or address j. p AABERG,
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mavGo-tt Montana.
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The Red Cloud chief., 1889-11-01

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My brother also was very low with Mala
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The Red Cloud chief., 1889-11-01
Member Central Committee 3.


AShD SisOCD
Ny DEAR WBlrE:-Yours Of the
Goth last at hand. l need not say
how heartily 1 appreciate the work.
which l hear from other source be-
sides your letter, you and your
friends are doing in my behalf.
You ar. quite right in say
ing to your friends in Blu"
Hill that 1 am in no manner
pledged tn either the First National
Bank or to any other bank in tins city
or county. My enemies have
seer fit here aud there to question
my competency for the office. IL
elected however, l think l shall not
onl, demonstrate my competency but
also IN ability to fill without any
assisi the Office of
treasurer Of this county. have L"
say here aud now that neither the
First National Bank nor u Of It's off,
c-rs nor anybody authorized to speak
Tor IL has ever mentioned the subJe't
OF the county. deposits Z" me nor d" ~Hv
one for me, nor have l ever pledgesi
myself nor have / any understanding
dirscliy or indirectly with that hank Oh
any If it, officers OF anybody
acting for it, or ANY other bank or any
of IT. officers as To where the c"unty
de; osi:s shall tie plared- do
not propose that an, body or
anv institution shall dictate tn me how
and in wh.t manner l shall fill the Of
nee if elected. Returning my
hearty thanks You an yp'ir fri-nd>
for ,our confidence in and Kindness to
me. | remain,
Truly Yours
& ". HCMMEL.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-11-01

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The Red Cloud chief., 1889-11-01

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The Red Cloud chief., 1889-11-01

C. W. kALHY. J. l.. HALEY.
KAlEY RROS.
TTORNEYS AT LAW. Agents for the b.
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.....ClOud. Nebraska.