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queried in reply.
Certainly not. have dared to so as
eert and have almost been called trai-

Certainly not. ! have dared to so as
sert and have almost been called trail
tor for my language. One does not need
TO be a politician or the daughter of a
politician to realize that the success of
the newborn confederacy means the
downfall of the republic. And yet Vir-
ginians cannot return to their homes
and lay aside their weapons of war;"
Thus far l have cast my fortunes
with Virginia. replied Kenton, land
it is too late to retreat now. even if / 30
desired. What the end will be no man
can predict"
They talked of other thiags as they
sat on the rude bench Farmer Hastings
had constructed that he might smoke
his pipe in the shade and still look out
over the dusty highway which ran past
his door. There was no declaration of
love by word of mouth, but think that
some conclusion was arrived at just the
same, and that both were happy over it
in a silent way.
Dinner had just been eaten when one
Of the colored servants announced the
approach of body of Federal cavalry
from the direction of Washington. Ken
ton counted them while they were yet
half mile away and made the number
to be 90. 1t was patrol, and it might
Eop or pass on.
"You see the situation, said Marian
as she approached Kenton, who was
carefully examining his revolver. You
could not beat them off single handed,
and if you are discovered here you will
be taken prisoner and the rest of us sub
jected to annoyance aud insult. You
must go at once"
And leave You unprotected?"
"Our people have an idea that the
Yankees have horns and hoops" she
lau shed, "but / have lived among them
for years. as you know. They will not
make war on old men and defenseless
women. Col There is no time to losei
They are surely going to stop here.'
Kenton retreated through the orchard
TO the cover OF a stone wall 900 feet in
rear of tho house. He was scarcely
sheltered when the troopers filed into
the yard through the gate and surround
ed the house. The captain in command
dismounted and was about to rap on the
wide open front door when Marian APP
peared.
"Welli" she queried as he looked at
her in the greatest surprise for half
minute.
'Ah, excuse met" he stammered. "I
am looking for some one-a mana
man who is supposed to be Confeder-
ate scout or spy"
There is only one white man here
the old farmer himself. We have seen
no stranger. You are at liberty to
search"
''Oh, no, mol Tho word Of lady Is
amply sufficient. Perhaps he took the
sther road. Sergeant, reform the men
la the highway"
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they are not ian enemy in disguise. !"
Tie spy is detested simply because he is
generally moved by financial consid-
sration and is often person who will
work for the side paying him the best.
The neutral ground between the two
armies was a strip of territory from
three to six miles wide. Reconnois-
sances were almost of daily occurrence
from one side or the other, and cavalry
commands patrolled the highways at
frequent intervals.
The sentiment OF the Virginia farm
ers was overwhelmingly Confederate,
and whenever Kenton identified himself
he was given all information at hand.
During the first two days he had several
narrow escapes from Federal cavalry
patrols, and on the third day he was
treated to double surprise. The farm
or with whom he had remained over
night had recommended him to one
much nearer the Federal outposts to Sc
cure additional information. He reach
ed this place about IL O'Clock in the
forenoon, and the first face he saw was
that Of Marian Percy, the next that of
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lsst ~ A~Ea,cAM eREss AssoeAysoso.

81 will go and go alone" replied
Kenton after moments thought.
Very well, am glad to hear IL.
You can now return to your company,
and during the day | will send the
proper order to your captain. Upon
your return report to me direct, and l
have no doubt you will bring informa-
ton of value.
That afternoon Captain Wyle return
ed to his company, and when he re-
ceived the order detailing Private Ken
ton for temporary duty at headquarters
and learned its object he was almost
tempted to congratulate him. As be-
tween captain and private or between
man and man, he would have done so
with great heartiness, but as a rival
lover he could not. When Ike Baxter
had related the story of the attempted
removal" as he called 1t, he expected
words of praise, but they were not ut
tered. On the contrary, his action was
severely criticised, and he went away
to sulk and growl.
Understand me-" said the captain
as Ike betrayed his disappointment by
word and look, ~ don't want murder
or assassination. l hate him because
he's Yankee and because he is an en-
emy among us. want to drive him
out--force him to desert to his own
side. Iwant the news TO 60 back home
that he has deserted and is traitor to
us. Bring that about, and I'll do any
thing ] can to reward you, but don't
shoot him down in cold blood. Now
that General jackson has taken him un-
der his wing we must be more careful
than ever"
Armed with a pass that would take
him through the Confederate lines and
pickets. Royal Kenton made his way to-
ward Washington. When he reached
the last outpost, the officer in command
gave him the lay of the country along
that front, the position of the Federal
yidettes so far as known, and named
many farmers who sympathized with
the Confederate cause and would give
him shelter. It was about 10 o'clock
in the forenoon when Kenton left the
last post behind him and disappeared i'm
the woods. He knew in general way
what was required Of him. II was. first,
to push as near the Federal lines as pos
sible, and then to estimate the strength
of camps or marching columns, locate
forts aud earthworks and seek to dis
cover the strength of positions. Spies
go In disguise and often remain in a
camp for days. Scouts are saved from
the halter when caught only because
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Synopsis ofPreceding Chapters.

Royal Kenton. a young Rhode Islander. Ia
studying law at Winchester, Va, his adopted
home. At the outbreak OF the war the fire
eaters OF the neighborhood, led by Duke Wyle.
q county nabob's son, conclude that he is
northern spy. CHAPTER Nv -Kenton is de-
voted 10 Marion Percy, true daughter of
the South, and Is visiting her home when the
war committee calls upon him. He volun-
teers TO go with the state and eniists in
WyIe's company. V-Wyle is a rival suitor
for Marian's hand. He tells Marian his sus
picions OF Kentons principles. The company
goes to the front. and Wyle gives orders that
kenton shall be shot If he attempts TO desert.
Vl-kenton rallies the company at the first
battle of Bull Run after its ranks are broken
and scattered. Stonewall jackson calls up
the hero and thanks him. Wyle's Jealousy is
plots with one of his soldiers, Ike baxter. Co
shoot the Yankee. NlI-Wyle Is promoted
captain. He goes home TO Winchester. The
story of kentop's heroism has preceded him.
Marian is cold He will remove the Yankee
from his path. Stonewall details kenton for
headquarters duty.
CnAPTER VIII.
As with the Federals at Arlington, so
with the Confederates on the fields and
meadows TO the south. Battles were
fought on the eastern coast and on the
western rivers-battles which made
history were fought in North Carolina,
Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri, but
the Army OF Virginia remained in its
camps. Its leaders realized from the
beginning that Virginia would be the
real battle-ground of the war, and that
the Army of Virginia would be called
upon to render heroic defense. Every
hour gained was an advantage, every
day gain of men and material and
experience.
When Royal Kenton reported to
General Jackson as per order, he was
asked il he knew the country to the
north OF the Confederate outposts. He
was forced to reply that he was entirely
ignorant of it.
This is disadvantage, but one you
can overcome, said the general. I'VE
are in need of few more brave men at
the front to act as scouts. Would you
have any objection to serving in that
cspscity?"
IL should not like 10 act the part
Of spy" stammered Kenton in much
confusion.
"Nor would ask you to. A spy Is
generally brave man and often moved
solely by patriotism, but few of them
are soldiers, and the profession is un-
der stigma. AS scout you 20 in
your uniform, secure such information
as you can in legitimate way, and IL
captured you are treated as prisoner
Of war. You can take a comrade with
you or go alone, as you elect. DO not
be afraid to state your objections IL you
have any,"
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FtFtU.
her mother. The meeting appeared TO
be as pleasant to all as it was unex-
pected. The Percys bad arrived only
two days before in hopes to remove the
farmers wife, who was a relative. TO
their home in the valley. The woman
was ill--too Ill to stand the journey,
and they would wait for few days in
hopes of an improvement. The house
had been visited daily by parties from
both armies, but thus far no violence
had been offered nor had anything been
taken from the farm.
For almost the first time since he had
known her Royal Kenton was left alone
with Marian Percy for an hour. They
sat under the apple trees. and he told
her the details of the battle of Bull Run
as far as he had gathered them, of his
interviews with jackson, the object of
his scout, his hopes and fears of the fu-
ture.
You enlisted to serve your state,
she said when opportunity came. This
Is no longer question of what n state
may or may not do. IL is no longer Vir-
ginia, but southern confederacy. Do
you feel the same obligationi"
DOCS the same obligation existf' he
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ullH ds 10 Wuero ne WOulu likely strlk6
the Confederate outposts and warned
him what highways to avoid, but ON
that very day Mcclellan was pushing
his cavalry forward and seizing new
territory. At o'clock in the afternoon
as Kentop, who had been travelling in
the fields and under cover of the forest,
was about to Cross highway he heard
the click, click of carbine, and voice
called to him:
Halt where You are, or you are a
dead mani"
1t was Federal vidette, dismounted
and posted among the bushes which
fringed the highway. Kenton looked
up to find himself covered by carbine.
Both were on the saine side of the road.
He had approached the vidette in rear,
and had he exercised more vigilance
would have detected his presence in
time to avoid him. The mon were not
over 30 feet apart when Kenton got the
summons to halt.
Many of the Federal troops were still
dressed in the gray uniforms supplied
by their respective states, while the
Confederates had variety of uniforms,
and 1T was difficult to detect one side
from the other. The vidette had done
his duty in halting the prowler, but he
was not sure what sort Of game he had
bagged.
Throw up your handsl" he COM
manded as he advanced.
Kenton obeyed. he was armed only
with revolver, and as that was hidden
from sight he appeared defenseless.
Now, then, who are your" asked
the Federal as he came to halt scarce
six feet away
II might ask You the same question,
replied the scout, making great effort
to appear cool and Indifferent.
Il know you might, but guess you
won'tl Answer my question:
Ihave information to give"
"What is it2''
(which side are you onf"
"Oh, it makes difference, does It?
Well, I'm Confederate. What's your
news?'
Kenton looked about him in an un-
easy manner as il he had fallen into
trap and contemplated making bolt to
escape.
Say, You look like reb. but act like
a Yank," laughed the man as ne low
cred his carbine. II guess you've got
news, and | guess you want to go to
headquarters.
"wiIl you kindly tell me which way
TO go TO strike headquartersl"
"I'll do better'n that--I'll go with
you to the picket post and see that you
are passed along. Have you been scout
ing?"
Yes"
"seen any rebsf'
"Plenty of them"
"Well, come along. and I'll ride
down the road with you to the post.
We are posted along here in hopes to
catch reb scout who's been sneaking
along our front for two or three days.
What did you say your name wasi"
"Kenton.
Continued Monday
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- second hand machines, attaohmsnts, needlss
cit belts. etc. Chas A. Bowen 23o Westminstsr
treet, over khc ass millinery store
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CHAPTER TX.

When the troop had disappeared up
the dusty highway, Kenton returned to
the house to say goodby to its inmates,
and half an hour later he had turned
his face southward. satisfied that he had
secured all information possible for a
scout to pick up. The farmer posted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-05
Pine Hill Road.

All persons interested IN the report OF the commits
sion TO bound and mark ont Pine Hili Road. are
hereby notified 70 attend Council Meeting 20 be
held SATURDAY. May ~, lses, at 1850 p. M. At
the Council Chamber. odd Fellows Building
Olneyvilic, r. T.. and be heard thereon.
Ry order Of Toxh Council
JOSEPH COUCH, Council CLERK.
Johnston, r. l., May ., iseL Msy5.3t
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Continued Monday.)

Nearly all women have good hair. though
many are gray. and few are bald. Halls Hair
Renewer restores the natural color, and
thickens the growth OF the hair.
The record-union., 1894-09-15

rive 1qrlongs. Kalula won, April Fool
second. Bramaletta third. Time-l:024.
one mile, Diabolus won, Dungannon
second, 1nquisitive third. Time-l:45.
Six furlongs, Hurlingham won, Flirt
second, Governor Sheehan third. Time
Mile and an eighth, Galillee won, Pa
trlclan second, Figaro third. Time =
Five furlongs, owlett won, Louise Sec
ond. Havoc third. Time-l:02.
one mile, Victorious won, Ingomar
second, Miss Dixie third. Time-l:424.
AT FLEETWOOD PARK.
NEW YORK, Sept IA heavy rain
made Fleetwood track sticky and slow
Tor the close of the New York State
Breeders trotting meeting. Only one
race was trotted.
Iwo-twenly- nine class. Captain Macy
Won in straight heats in 2:274. 2:2S and
Z:Zl3. Snipnose, Edith F., c. o. ID. and
Belle d. also started.
AT LAToNIA,
CINCINNATI. Sept. 14.-The weather was
clear and pleasant, and the track fair.
One mile, Tariff Reform won, Cornelia
second, Advocate third. Time-l:433.
Mile and seventy yards, Henry Young
Won, Iron Master second, John Berkeley
third. Time-l:46!.
Five and half furlongs. Whit won,
Adam second, Sandoval third. Time
1:O94.
Mile and sixteenth. Clementine won.
Phllora second, Selma D. third. Time
l:4S4.
Five furlongs, All Over won, Porthos
second, Brady third. Time-I:034.
One mile, Elva won, Sadie Hord second,
Last Chance third. Time-I:431.
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Senator Brice Nav Resien.

CINCINNATI, Sept. ia special from
Columbus says: The friends of Senator
Brice here say that if the Democratic
Convention next week adopts resolutions
censuring him for his course against the
Wilson tariff bill, he will at once resign.
This will lose the Democrats one vote in
the Senate, as Governor Mckinley would
appoint a Republican. The Governor
would have the filling of the vacancy en-
tirely in his power, as the General AS
sembly has adjourned sine die, and cam
not assemble except upon the Governors
call. This would also place Governor
Mckinley in peculiar position, as he is
said to be candidate to succeed Brice in
the Senate himself. TIE other candidate
is Ex-Governor Foraker.
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OBJECT is to promote purity in elections
by limiting the expenditures of candi-
dates. Previous TO its passage the ex-
pendlture TO secure seats in the Commons
perhaps exceeded any expenditure for a
corresponding office in this country. The
average outlay required from Parlia-
mentary candidate was 9l0, 600 or $50, 900.
The expenses that can now be legally in
Cured are in comparison a mere baga-
telle. AT the close of all elections vouchers
must be produced for every shilling
spent, and If the sum total exceeds the
amount allowed by law the candidate
Will have had his labor for his pains.
we begin TO hear new murmurings in
certain quarters to the effect that the
Purlty OF Elections Act is unconstitu-
lonal. There never was, perhaps, any
great measure of reform fairly put in
operation that was not pronounced by
those who proflted by the old and
degenerate conditions as fearfully and
wonderfully in antagonism with the
organic law. 1t is considered to be the
lnalienable right OF those who make their
living out of politics to divest candidates
pretty much of all they have before they
enter upon the joys of holding office.
TAKEN AT THEIR WORD.
lSanta Cruz Surf
The anarchists are getting a little of
their own medicine in New York and, as
might be expected, they protest nightly
against the bitter dose. IAN Eastern ex-
change says:
"The insurance companies evidently
take an anarchist at his word. Anarchists
nave hard time getting insured. Herr
Most, Mowbray and Zimmerman have
always encouraged houseburning, and
even II they owned the Equitable build
ing they could get no insurance on it.
Most is not so radical since he served two
terms in prison, but insurance men have
big memories, and his pleadings for inr
surance have entered deaf ears. Most re-
Gently made an application for small
amount of insurance on his life The ap-
plication agent, who was at first eager to
write the policy, dropped his pen when
he heard the name of the applicant.
Claus Zimmerman. editor of the FLdn,-
dng Torch, made application for insurance
on his household goods. The refusals
inspired red hot item in the FIoD1i20
IOrch.n
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THE SCOTCH PLAN.
Oakland Enquirer.
PURITY OF ELECTION LAW.
TThe Mail of Woodland

The purity of election law passed at
the last Legislature is one of the most
salutary enactments to be found in the
statutes. 1t is modelled on an Act bearing
on the same subject passed some time ago
by the English Parliament. Its prime
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a BOY KIDNAPPED.
Ferdinand Ward Endeavoring to Gain
Possession of His Son.

w ara AShuSdNOEtHks 10 Oaln
Possession of His Son.
THOMPSON Comm, Sept. 13.-This
town was much excited to-day by the re-
port that Clarence Ward, the ten year-old
son of Ferdinand Ward, an ex-banker
and fnsncier of New York, had been
kidnapped from the home of his guardian,
Frederick D. Green. About O'Clock
two men seized the child and put him in
carriage. They then drove north to-
ward Webster, Mass. Mr.. Green notified
the police of all the surrounding towns
by telephone, and then started in pursuit.
About 10 O'Clock message was received
here from Webster announcing the men
had been arrested there and the boy re-
covered. Ferdinand Ward has several
times tried TO get possession of the child
The boy mas made his home with his
uncle, Mr.. Green, at Thompson, since the
death of his mother, while his father was
in Sing Sing. Mr.. Green was appointed
the boys guardian by the New York
courts, and has charge of the property
left to Clarence by his mother. Ferdi-
nand Ward, since his release from prison,
has made several attempts to gain the
custody of the boy through the courts,
but tailed.
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UNION HOTEL

WALTERS & MCLENNAN, Proprietors,
E. WALTERS. H. h. M'LENNAN.
CONDUCTED ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN.
- 1924 and 1925 Second street, SACRA-
MENTO, CAL. Fine bar connected with the
hotel. Street cars pass the door to and from
all trains. Telephone 76.
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Wreck of the Miranda.

OBERLIN, Sept. 13.-Professor G..
Wright. of oberlin College, who accom-
panied the Cook Greenland excursion
party, returned to his home in this city.
He says that on the morning the Miranda
sank nearly the entire crew of sailors
were so intoxicated that they had to be
helped from the vessel when she went
down. The reef on which the Miranda
struck, he says, was plainly marked on
the chart.
The record-union., 1894-09-15

There is one thing to be said in favor of
the open cars. They have saved many
lives. That is when they go SO fast that
one cannot catch them, and therefore
cannot catch the heavy cold that goes
with them.-Boston Transcript.
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Hs-Acccommodations FIRST-CLAsS Free
Bus TO and from hotel
w. j. ELDER MANAGER
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WOODS HOTEL,
Front Street, between K and L

DLEASANT. CLEAN ROOMS, 25 CENTS
cents. Best of wines and liquors viii be found
at the bar. II. w. WOOD Proprietor.
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REAL ESTATE, ETC.
EDWIN K. ALSIP & co

Oldest and leading Real Estate House in
Central and Northern California. 1915
Fourth street, Sacramento; NO. 9, Rotunda,
Mills Building, san Francisco; y North First
street, san Jose.
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RESTAURANT DE- FRANCE.

BANQUET AND WEDDING PARTIES A
ID speciality. oysters IN every style. Az X
street. Family entrance on Fifth street.
Meals so cents al carte.
HENRI BOULE, Proprietor
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RoARD AND ROOM, 81 20 TO 81 FER
ID DAY. Meals, 20 cents.
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Postmaster for jackson.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-The President
to-day appointed James Mehan Postmas-
ter at Jackson, Cal.
The record-union., 1894-09-15

The chigger is game that anybody can
catch.-Dallas News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-24
TRACK AND STABLE GOSSIP.

Has Robert j. reached his limit" G..
], Hamlin was asked. mo. " he replied;
I'VE know that he can beat POI =, but it
was not good policy to let him go any
faster this year.
Alcyonc with his thirteen now proluc-
ing sons in 1894 impresscs anew the oft
made statement that had this son OF
George Wilkes and Alma Mater not died
at ten years of age he would hayc been
worth millions of dollars to New England
As it was he left grand legacy OF
speed. and every year adds largely to his
credit
OF the Boston horse market Allen Lowe
says in the Globe: Business is booming
down in the Boston horse market. Last
week saw some most notable sales, and
the prices were better than ever, The
associated dealers have got the confidence
OF the public and are selling much SUI
pcrior grade of horses than ever were put
on the Boston market. The attendance
at the SALTS has grown so that out of town
horsemen are as regular in their attend
ancc as at Il race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-24

SAVANNAH, G..
having used three bottles of p. p. p, for I'M
suIe blood and general w akness and having
ueiiNed great benefits fro n the same. nav ing
saLLheu IL pounds in weig 1t in four weeks. l
an, he great pleasure in re commanding 1t to all
uniortunates like
Yours truly,
JUnN MORRIS.
OFFICE OFF. N. McELRoy, Druggist.
~ ORLANDO, Fl A:
'nnssRs LIPrMAN BRO; J., Savannah. Ga.
DEAR SIRs-I sold tlree bottles of p. p. r.,
SIC today.
me p. P. P. cur ID my wife of rheumatism
maa. before last 1t came back on her the
t ras. winter and half hottie $40 size, re-
t tenea her again, and she has not a symp-
sold bolt of p p. p. to : frier d o. mi re,
hi; MY VI ms tur teys a small one took si X, ,nd
.e Wiie gave y so rcC.fnl that was iii I've
bbnenlng, and the little fellow turned over like
wv, was dead, but next morning was up hollow
As ana we'll. Yours respectfully, I.
J. N. McELROY.
NJ 4 SAVANNAH, Ga.
nssRs. LIPPMAN Bros, Savannah, Ga:
ma. i;AR SIRs-I have suffered from rheu-
cnra sm TOT long time, and did not hnd a
enres until found p. p. T., which completely
eu me. Yours truly,
d., ELIZA F. JONES,
~"hr l6 Grams, ~. ,,a,s nnah, Ga