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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

The prospect is good that sound
money I'm November Will gain five or
six states that voted for Bryan two
years ago, and that every Republican
state will stand firm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

The Michigan Popocrats were no.
dooed into holding their state conven-
ton right at the point of tho summer
solstice. If they had it to do over
again probably they would do il a lit
tie differently. Since Kew York New
Jersey and Connecticut Democracy
have one and all kicked poor old steen-
towan out of the window. ditto the Alt
GELD fringes. free" silver has been an
awfully sick child. But then our Mich
igan brethren have one consolation.
Poor little Mssoury is with EN-. The
Puke State will try Ia keep the slippery
dose down for Il few more weary
months.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

Additions TO the American navy are
reported almost weekly. Not the least
Of these will be the resurrectcd Infanta
Maria Teresa When she is rcftted
with American guns with American
boys at the lanyard, she will not be
such an infant as some might imagine
And there will be others.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

Our friends. the Democrats, are
worrying i'm killing manner about thu
money Governu Pingree has expended
to place Michigan troops in the field
ana to care for them when sick and
weary. No conscientious American
citizen will worry about one cent of
this expenditure. Nothing is too good
for the boys who stormed the Spanish
Notifications, or those who were
anxious To do SO but did not have
chance. But, after all it is a small
thing to worry about. as the National
Government will reimburse the State
for most OF this expenditure. \
Washington dispatch says:
l.. l.. Mitchell, acting controller of
the treasury. has rendered n decision
on the question of the reimbursement
Of governors of states and territories
for costs and expenses which they may
have incurred in aiding the United
States TO raise Il volunteer army. lie
holds that the governors OF the states
are entitled TO be reimbursed for pay
ments to militiamcn for their services
from the time when they responded
TO the executive calls and reported for
duty until the day when they were ac-
cepted for the service of the United
States as volunteers. The rates Of pay
established by the various states are
TO be considered reasonable" within
the meaning of the federal statute APP
plicablc to such cases.
Money paid by the states To troops is
not TO he deducted from their govern
mcnt pay. except such portion thereof
as was paid to them by the states be-
tween the time when they had their
names enrolled as volunteers and the
day when they were aftcrward ac-
ccpted for the national service.
Double payment TO soldiers is not to
be permitted.
Reimbursement for payments made
20 men who entered the volunteer SER
vice otherwise than as members OF
militia organizations is to he made
upon the basis Of pay for soldiers es-
tabi:=hed by the laws of the United
States, and only for the time between
the dates Of their enrolment and their
actual acceptance into the service of
the government. Money paid to vol
unteers after they were mustered into
the volunteer army will not be repaid
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

In disposing Of the remains Of Co
lumbus Spain persevcringly pays the
freight, and to that extent remembers
the explorer literally. But It seems
unable TO offer him permanent rest
ing place anywhere on Spanish soil.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

one Of the best evidences of good
times" in Michigan this fall is the uni.
vcrsal reports from the agricultural
fairs this year. They are all prosper
Gus. have larger attendance than
ever before. and the farmers are all
going around with pockets full of goo
money. That's what counts.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

Hayti has reversed Il former decision
and will permit the United States 10
maintain weather station Mt Mole ST.
Nicholas. Advance knowledge Of a
hurricane will be appreciated 10y the
Haytians when they get used 10 Il.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

While the Atkinson bill may not b.
perfect, it's principle is absolutely cor
rect-the placing of all accumulated
wealth. beyond the little household
accommodations necessary for the daily
living of the average people, upon the
tax rolls. When this is done, and not
until then, will Governor Pingree he
satisfied that he has done his full duty
in the matter. Shall he have the sup
port Of the Legislature, or shall he notE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

The Savannah News says Of cotton
growers: They have been told that
the low price is due TO overprcduction.
but continue to increase the cotton
acreage every year" There is no mys-
terry about the remedy. Planters know
perfectly well what it Is but are un.
willing to apply 1t.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
Investigating an Arm, "OutrnEc."

Editors who have been publishing
stories of army mismanagement and
outrages perpetrated upon the troops
have been invited by the commission
Of inquiry to testify before that body
and supply it with any information
they may have concerning the derclic-
ton of officials or the i'll treatment Of
troops.
ApropoS of this the following story
Of an army outrage was published at-
ter the arrival Of the troops ut Mon
tauk Point
one OF the fever patients in the hos
pital. who had fallen into Il comatOse
condition. was pronounced dead 10y an
incompetent medical officer. The r.
mains were hustled into a pine box
without IA covering, which with others
containing dead the bodies of fever
victims was placed outside the hos
pital tent and exposed for hours to
the broiling sun.
The agony OF the supposed dead man
was eXcruCIating. He realized that
he was about to he buried alive in the
shallow trench which had been dug
to receive the bodies of those who had
no relatives TO claim them. After ell
during mental and physical torture foc
hours Some soldiers came To move the
box in which he lay. BY supreme eff
fort he managed TO slightly raise an
arm and move his fingers. Tie sol
diers saw the motion. and instead OF
carrying him To the trench they took
him 10 the hospital tent and dumped
him on the ground, where he lay for
hours without attention. and finally
died. victim of neglect.
When the authorities at Washington
read this story their Indignation was
aroused TO a high pitch and IN inves-
tigation was begun immediately.
Inquiry at the hospital revealed the
fact that no soldier by the name given
in the story had died at the hospital.
but that such n man was patient wh)
was rapidly convalescing.
The reporter was questioned and
said soldier had told him the story
rs he had written it. and gave the au-
thOritieS the name of his informant.
Before ordering Il cOurt-martal.
which was practically decided upon,
the investigating officer sent for the
soldier and asked him why he had cir
culated such an outrageous falschood
The man admitted that he had told
the story TO the reporter, but added n
had also told the reporter that lie had
dreamt 1t.
Thus ended the investigation Of one
war.-Chicago Times-IIeraid.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

The Wellsvllle (MoD Record DEM
says, "The reduction Of the Republican
majority in Maine from $1,000 to 80 0O)
is a hopeful sign" OF course the ed
itor has quoted the wrong figures, but
they show what Democrat is thank
full for i'm these times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

Democratic editors are still swelling
with happiness when they think Of the
election in Maine last month. Three
states of the NOrth-NCrmont, Oregon
Alaine-have held t.rir elections. and
not Democrat Cong essional candi-
date in either State came within n
thousand votes Of nm election. You
will have to do an almighty sight bet
ter than that. gentlemen, to ever reach
your political haven.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

one of the Republican candidates
for Congress in this State. who has
been actively ~ work campaigning for
"A month past. says there are just two
questions which seem to interest all
his audiences this year-equal taxation
and territorial expansion. He reports
"A large attendance of former Demo
Gratis at his meetings. who all appear
to be thoroughly in earnest in getting
light on these most important issues.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-25
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woven cloth OF homespun from Dame Bar
bara's loom, and flexible as the spun silk
OF Lyons which the great wear next their
bodies.
With 1t there was a light undersuit Of
finest and softest leather, that the skin
should not be chafed by the cunning links
as they worked smoothly over each other
at each movement OF the body within.
Sholto buckled on his lady's gift with
swelling heart It was his dead masters.
And as piece by piece fitted him as a
glove fits the hand, the spirit Of William
Douglas seemed to enter more and more
into the lad.
Then Sholto covered this most valuable
gift with his own clothing, which he had
brought from the house Of Carlinwark, and
presently emerged, 9 we'll looking. but still
slim squire OF decent family.
Then the countess belted on him the
sword OF price which went Herewith. a
blade OF matchless ferrarean steel, but
covered with a plain scabbard Of black
pigskln.
After the Lady Douglas had armed the
young knight and laid upon him his quest,
Sholto departed over the bridge, where the
surly custodian still grumbled at the horses
feet trampling his crean wooden flooring.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-25
CHAPTER XII.
The Withered Garland.

Meanwhile Sholto Jared onward down the
side OF the sullen water OF Dee. The dwell
ers along the bank were all on the alert and
cried many questions to him about the death
of the earl, most thinking him a merchant
traveller from Edinburgh to take the ship
at Kirkcudbright. Sholto answered shortly,
but civily, for they were mostly decent folk,
well on in years, whose lads had gone to
the levy and who naturally desired to know
wherefore their sons had been summoned.
In return he asked everywhere for news
of any cavalcade which might have passed
that way, but neither from the country
folk nor from hoofmarks upon the grassy
banks could he CLEAN the least information
pertinent to the purpose Of his quest.
Then, turning his 1ennet off the direct road
to Kirkcudbrighttown. he took him through
the Ardendee fords, he made all speed to-
ward a little port upon the water OF Fleet,
at the point where the fair moorland stream
winds lazily through the water meadows
for mile or two, after its brawling passage
down from the hills Of heather and before
1t commits it's crystal water to the mother
sea
But 1t was not until he had long crossed
1t, reached the lonely Cassencary shore, that
Sholto found his first trace OF the lost
naidens. For as he rode across the cliffs
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-25

nifcant laughter which angered sholto ex-
ceedingly.
"Your mirth, sirs. I take leave to tell
you, is exceedingly ill-timed," he said, "and
l will consider myself well rid Of your com.
pany."
He was riding away when his uncle
set his hand upon the bride OF Shoto's
jennet
"Bide ye, wild laddie," he said. there is
nae service in gaun aft like fluff O. tow My
freend here meaned to speak nae Ill o the
lass. But at least ken O. ae love ploy that
Mistress Lindsay is engaed in. or your
| hirses wadna be so ready to stand on end, my
| bonny man! But guild luck to ye! Ye hae
| the mair chance o. finding the flown brides,
| that ye maybes think mair o. the quey than
ye think O. the bit calf. But God speed
yet, say, for gin ye bring ma back the wee
| lass that's heir to the braid lands O. Gallo
wa, It's an Ill chance Ninian Halliburton
has ever to fill his loof WI the bonny gowden
angels that next to high heeven) are a
mans best friends in an evil and adulterous
| generation"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-25
THE MISSES BELL.

rhe Misses Bell Complexion Tonic,
pilo are for sale
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-25

that hear7 That you and william are in
rebellion and are defying the power O. the
anointed king"
At this moment the footmen undid the
girths Of his horse, which being apparently
we'll used to the operation, stood still with
his feet planted wide apart. Then they ran
quickly round to the side to which the sway
ing bulk threatened to fall, the saddle
slipped, and, like a heavy forest tree.
James the Gross fell into the arms Of his at
tendants, who, straining and painting, pres
emily set him on his feet upon the blazoned
royal footcloth at the threshold OF the pavil-
ion.
Almost he fen backward when he saw the
use to which his daring sons had put the
emblem Of royal authority.
God save us, laddies," he cried, stagger-
ing across the flag into the tent, ken ye
what ye do? The royal banner O. the king
O. Scots--to max floor clout O.! Stree,
Stree, in three weeks l shall be as childless
as the countess O. Douglas is this day."
That" said William Douglas. coldly, In
dicating with his finger the trampled cloth,
Is not the banner of Scotland, but only OF the
Seneshal Stewarts. The king of Scots Is
but a pulling brat and they who usurp MS
name are murderous hounds whose necks l
shall presently stretch with the rogue
halter"
Young James Douglas had set an oaken
folding chair for his father at the upper end
Of the pavilion, and into this James the
Gross rather fell than seated himself
His sons, William and James, continued to
stand before him, as was the dutiful habit
of the time.
Their father recovered his breath before
beginning to speak.
whats this-whats this hear?" he
exclaimed, testify, "is it true that We are in
fiat rebellion against the authority OF the
king? Laddies, laddies, ye maun come in
wi me to his excellence the chancellor and
make instanter your obedience. Ye are
young and for my sake he will surely over
look this. l will speak with him."
Father" said William Douglas, with a
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-25

synopsis or Preceding Chapters.
William. sixth earl of Douglas. the most
fove with the Lady sybiia, the niece Of the
French ambassador. Marshal de Retz,
esSes on the to day s se
ing and sudden separation by the Douglas
friends. who fear the woman ss a witch
ers and hundreds of knights and squres;
sholto MacKim, son of the Douglas.
armorer, distinguishes himself In archery
He falls in love with .Maude Lindsay.
maid Of honor to the earl's sister. .
three Douglas cousins enter the lists. as
also the French ambassador. who foully
casts his spear "a. at Earl william bai,n .,ams ana
sybila wins promise from the young
james 20 eafi RI Of Avondale, Sir Alexander
Livingston guardian of the kings person
Sir william CrGhton, sa chancellor na % OF plot tnt
agrees to become their tool and to lure
Warnings Warning hs9 Earl oe,r pouglas With small fol-
lowing. including the faithful .Sholto, visits
Castle Criehton, where his enemies 9l,,s
trla' Deeper into t', love saifth With sy6a and she in
turn, overcome by his sincerity and nd com, ,nna
home with ali speed Marshal de Retz
takes sybila 10 Edinburgh and William az ac-
of Scotland to visit the court In the hope
Of meeting his. lady love. The king and
the two Douglas brothers become great
friends, but even the king cannot ward
off the calamity about to fall on the
Douglases. At a banquet a huge boar s
head is brought IN, sign Of treaeehery;
Sholto to protect his master, the earl and
his brother. charged With treason, are
arrested and imprisoned.
That night Sholto escapes and goes for
help Early the next morning ., the
court, charged with high treason and
sentenced to be executed at once
sybilla declares her love before the court
ana the two brothers go forth to their
death. the death of a fslthful brother and
Of 1.-THE truest lover in whom God ever put
heart of grace to live courteously and die
greatly"
Sholto stirs up the countrymen and ir
three days every man of the southland Is
on his way to Edinburgh 70 avenge the deatf
of the young earl. At the gate of Castle
Thrieve the three Mackims meet, tell the
Lady Douglas. of the loss OF her, sons ant
learn in turn from her that Maud Lindesay
and little Margaret are not to be found.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-25

his keen eye noted well-marked trail
through the heather, approaching the shore
at right angles to his own line OF march.
The tracks. stin perfectly evident in the
grassy places, showed that as many as
twenty horsese had passed taht way within
the last two or three days. He stood awhile
examining the marks. and then leading his
beast slowly by the bride, he continued to
follow them westward till they became con-
fused and lost near a little jetty erected by
the lairds OF Cree and Cassencary for con-
vkenience of traffic with Cumberland and the
Isle OF Man. Here on the very edge Of the
foreshore, blown by some chance wind be-
hind stone and wonderfully preserved
there. Sholto found child's chain OF wood
bine entwined with daisies and pheasants'
eyes He took It up and examined 1t; some
OF the autumnal flowers were not yet
withered. The Intervening was done after
fashion he had taught the little Maid OF
Galloway himself one happy day when he
had walked on air with the gfamor Of Maue
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-25
CHAPTER XXXIx.
The Gift of the Countess.

The Gift of the Countess.
II was the countess Of Douglas who COM
manded that night In the castle Of Thrieve.
sholto wished to start at once upon the
search for the lost madens. But the lady
forbade him.
II would have your permission to depart,
my Lady Countess" said Sholto, bowling his
head upon his breast, that he might not in
trude on her eyes Of grief. 1.-THE castle is
safe. and can be we'll spared. BY Gods
grace I shall not return till bring either
the maids themselves or settled news Of
them. Have I your leave?"
The lady Of Douglas looked at him mo-
ment without speech.
''You are not the same who rode away
behind my son william. You went out
light and gay as David, my young son
There is now look Of Earl William himself
In your face-his mother tells you so. Well,
you were sucked by the same mothers milk
as he. May double portion OF his spirit
rest on you. 1t is the Douglas mark. Fol-
low on and turn not back till you find.
Strike and cease not till all be avenged. I
have no son left to save or to strike. Go,
Sholto McKim He who Is dead loved you
and made you knight said at the time
that you were too young, and would have
dissuaded him. But when did a Douglas
listen to woman's advice, his mothers or
his wifes? Foster brother you are-brother
you shall be. BY this kiss I make you as
my son."
mans brow. They were hot as iron un-
cooled from the smithy anvil.
Come with mel" she added, and with a
vehemence strangely at odds with her calm
of the night before, she took Sholto by the
hand and drew him after her into the room
that had been Earl Williams.
From the bundle Of keys at her side she
took a small one Of French design. With
this she unlocked a tall cabinet which stood
In corner. She threw the folding doors
open, and there In the recess hung a Won
derful suit Of armor OF the sort called "se-
cret!"
This" said the lady Of Douglas, II had
designed for my son. Ten years was 1t
in the making. His father trysted 1t from
cunning artifcer in Italy. All these
years has 1t been perfecting for him. I.
comes too late. His eyes shall never see
1t nor his body wear 1t. But l give 1t to
you. No Avondale shall ever do 1t upon
him. 1t will fit you. for you and he were
Of bigness. No sword can cut through
these links, were 1t steel OF Damascus
forged for a sultan. No spear thrust can
pie'SS ~, ehoueu ieaNc you W dNeHSe the
bruise. Yet it will lie soft as silk, con
cealed and unsuspected. under the rags OF
beggar or the robes OF a king. The cap
will turn the edge Of an axe even when
swung by a giants hand, yet 1t will A,
in the lining OF a Spanish hat or velvet
bonnet. This, your present errand. may
prove more dangerous than you imagine
Go and put 1t on
Sholto kneeled down and kissed the hand
Of his liege lady. Then when he had risen
she gave him down the armor piece by
piece, dusting each with her kerchief with
sort Of reverent action. as one might
touch the face OF the dead. In Sholto's
hands It proved indeed light, almost as
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-25

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City, offered the public their wonderful Com
plexion Tonic. The reason so many failed
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have a tonic effect upon the skin. hence the
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The Misses Bells Complexion Tonic has
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In order that all may be benefited by their
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Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-25
CHAPTER XL.
The Mission of james the Gross.

The Mission of James the GROSS.
From all sides the Douglases were march.
ing upon Edinburgh. After the murder OF
the young lords the city gates had been
closed by order Of the chancellor. The castle
was put into a thorough state Of defense
The camp OF the Avondale Douglases Will
liam and James, was already on the Boro-
muir and the affrighted citizens looked in
terror upon the thickenng banners with the
bloody heart upon them, and upon the array
Of stalwart and determined men Of the south.
Curses both loud and deep were hurled from
the besiegers' lines at every head seen above
the walls, together with promises to burn
Edinburgh, castle and burgh alike, and to
slocken the ashes with the blood OF every
living thing within, for the cause OF tho
black dinner and the bulls head set before
the brothers of Douglas.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-25

Lndesay's smiles uplifting his heart For
that tricksome grace had asked him to teach
her also, and he remembered the lingering
touch OF her fingers ere she could compass
the quaint device of the pheasant's eye peep
ing out from the midst OF each festoon.
Then deep despair settled down on
Sholto's spirit He knew that Maud Linde-
say and the fair Maid OF Galloway had un-
doubtedly fallen into the power OF the
terrible Marshal de Retz, Sieur Of
Machocoul. ambassador OF the king oil
France. and, also, many other things whlol
need not In this place be put on record.
ITO be Continued.)