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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-12-08

ereu dozen nUrscnCn trottnC lels'
urely. The light of the moon fell upon
them, and we could distinguish that
they were in uniform.
"Guerrillas?" | asked the corporal.
More like East Tennessee unionists
goin' to take revenge on some rebel
neighbor; but, not bein' sure, il would
not do to make ourselves known
We kept still till they were out OF
hearing, then took to the road again
AS the pale face of Private Mello-
dew emerged from shadow TO moon
light | noticed that he was grinning.
whats the matter with you?"
asked, sharply.
lie made no reply, his grin subsid.
ing as if his lips worked automatically
by some mechanical continuance.
consulted with PUNK as to the pro
priety of sending the man back, but
PUNK agreed with me that we must
have one man to carry the mess-kt
and | determined to keep Mellodew for
the purpose.
was fully impressed with the cor
porars value ms skirmisher, and sent
him once more to the front. We rode
along the base of chain of hills till
we came to n rise in road which re-
yealed by the moons light TO the north
the valley of the Tennessee, and to the
east the Hiwassee, the two rivers
joining their peaceful waters not far
from where we looked. Who would
imagine so peaceful a scene to be the
theater of war? Where was the smoke,
the red breath of artillery, the flash
ing of sabers, the roar of battleP In
stead, here and there was crest OF
mist hanging on a mountain-top, the
scarlet yellow leaves of autumn, a
sparkle of flowing water, while the
only sound was that of some belated
bird calling to its mate.
We passed on down the hill into the
valley, every moment getting nearer ter
ritory that might hold bodies of the en-
cmy's cavalry patroling the railroad
1t was necessary to proceed cautiously
directed two of the men to ride few
PAGES in advance, the one to keep q
sharp lookout on the right flank, the
other on our left. Riding in this open
order, PUNK as advance skrmisher
next the two onlookers, then Margaret
and myself followed by Mellodew, the
remaining man hundred PAGES TO the
rear, we were well protected against
surprise.
Continued
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-12-08
X
THROUGH THE LINES.

Having obeyed the generals order,
set about persuading him to give me
command of the expedition. / found
him more ready to do so than had eX-
pccted, for the reason that he could
not help himself. | was in the secret of
Margarets act to greater extent
than anyone else, and he did not wish
to conlide an expedition guided by her
to any other officer. As soon as he had
consented | FASTENED away to inform
Margaret, and then returned for my
instructions.
Take with you" said the general,
Corporal PUNK and four privates, and
go through under cover of the night
Keep sharp lookout ahead. Let the
men do any fighting that cannot be
avoided, while you stay with Miss
Beach. Here is map covering the
territory through which you will pass.
| have had Walter put ii together from
rough pencil drawings furnished by
union citizens. Whatever happens, hold
onto it," lie paused n moment, and then
added: You are very poorly equipped
by nature and experience for such
work. l have supplemented the quail
tiles you lack by giving you Corporal
PUNK, who possesses them ALL"
Corporal PUNK! The blood rose to
my cheeks at this want of confidence in
me. The time came when | thought
differently.
when you return here-if you ever
do-you will find either me, some
one TO represent me, or the enemy. II
the enemy is here, get your report at all
hazards directly to the commanding
general Mt Chattanooga" With that he
dismissed me.
AS soon as it was dark went out to
inspect the men / was TO take with me,
and found them waiting in the yard.
All were in uniform except Corporal
Punk, who wore the clothes in which
he had last secuted The privates were
armed with carbines, pistols and sa-
bers; one was a country boy with rosy
checks, another German, the third an
lrishman; the fourth had a challly face,
thin, red eyebrows, closely-cropped
hair of the same hue, eyes more green
than any other color, and his face wore
a perpetual grin.
What are you laughing at?" said,
In no mild tone "Do you think we are
going on a picnic?'
The fellows face gradually resumed
an ordinary expression, as the ripples
arising from disturbed water will slow.
ly subside.
What's your name?"
"Enoch."
"Enoch what7"
"Enoch MelIodew."
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-12-08

Tive that man the mess-kit," / said.
"lIe will never 10 to fight: the rebs will
knock his teeth out while he is grin.
ming" And the pnnner containing the
kit and provisions was slung over Pri.
yate Mellodew's horse.
II was not night favorable for our
journey, for the moon was more than
half full. and gave more light than we
desired. sent Corporal PUNK to scout
ahead and warn us of the proximity of
the Gpemy's cavalry. Margaret and
rode together. Above us the constel-
lations were glittering, Orion rising in
the east; the Great Bear was swinging
around the pole; Mars. which. when the
war was opened. was at its brightest.
was now waning and easily recognized
from its red hue, Near by the noun
tans stood out blacl, and bold against
the bright heavens. Something moved
the to cast my eyes 10 the zenith-a fit
ting thought Of the general. pcrhans-
ana there blazed his favorite star Alpha
Lyra.
"If the general were here" | re-
marked to Margaret, "he would be
looking upward all the while
"WhY SOP"
"That star is a sort of presiding deity
with him. When he is on one of his
night rides he seems to be invoking il
continually"
made this reference to the general
purposely, expecting that it would lead
her to give expression to her feelings
induced by his tyranny. But she re-
manned silent, and in another moment
Corporal PUNK, rode out from under
tree in whose shade he had been so
concealed that we had not seen him.
and with his finger on his lips called
on us to halt, then motioned us TO ride
over the bars of snake fence he had
let down. In few moments we were
in thick timber.
"What is it?'
Listen"
| could hear horses hoofs beating on
the road ahead. We remained motion
less. and when they came near disnov'
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-12-08
Continued
Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O

Ask your grocer to-day to show
you a package of Grain-O, the new
food drink that takes the place OF
coffee. The children may drink II
without injury as we'll az the adult.
All who try il ike it. Grain-O has
that rich seal brown of Mocha or
Java, but it is made from pure grains,
and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives it without distress. 4 the
price of coffee. l5c and 25 cts per
package. Sold by all grocers.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-12-08

"Hills on each side?"
"Nes, and a ravine, and i'm the ravine
a cave"
ain full view of the railroad?"
ayes"
The general turned to his tent, and
soon emerged with map, which he
unrolled and spread on the ground.
We all stopped over it, ! with quick
beating heart.
"Ilere is Charleston" he said; nov
where is the c,ve?"
Margaret put her finger on the place
by what ro lite do you propose to
reach it?"
over by-patbs most of the time, for
tn" rest we must take the risk OF the
roads"
General" exclaimed, give me
command OF the expedition
II did not hear me; he was intent
on the map. For half an hour he went
over the different routes leading to he
objective point. ASKING MARGARET ouns-
tons about the roads, whether they
were lined with woods or plantations,
the points OF divergence into by-paths,
the crossings of streams, the height OF
clevations-indeed, all manner of ques-
tons that one leading party such as
he was thinking of sending would need
to know.
Suddenly he looked up at Margaret,
and, rolling up his map, asked: How
soon can you be ready to start?"
But general"
"Well?"
"You forget"
"What?"
81 am under sentence"
The general started. 81 can suspend
the carrying out of the sentence" he
said, land more, If you prove your 10y
atty"
lie paused, and we stood waiting,
Like a flash my memory went back to
the headquarters Of the general-in-chief
on the morning Gen. Heath's court
martial was deferred and he was given
an opportunity to prove his own loyalty.
saw no evidence that this repetition OF
the situation occurred TO him. lie fin-
ished the sentence he had begun:
1--WE may secure a pardon"
l expected Margaret eagerly TO EN-
brace the opportunity offered; | was
surprised to see her stand irresolute.
"Well?' said the general.
81 will go only under one condition"
And that is"
THAT no one be permitted to enter
the house during my absence"
There was an uncomfortable pause.
| became anxious at once lest there had
come a hitch which would spoil all
Margaret had gained.
Miss Beach's mother is an invalid.
general" / said. Doubtless she wish
es to know that her mother will not be
disturbed"
us that the reason? ?" he asked.
"No."
| "Then what is it?"
81 can't give It: but will promise
that no harm shall come to the union
cause from your keeping away. What
ever is the condition at home, give you
my word that it shall be kept as ii Is
TIL my return"
The general stood celebrating, at
the same time studying her face.
Doubtless he cared nothing for her
promise, after his experience with her
In the breaking of her parole; or per-
haps he was racking his brain for a rea-
son in making the strange request.
Presently he turned TO me, and said, IN
his quick way:
Lieutenant, withdraw the guard"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-12-08
For HOarseness.

Benz. IngersoD, of Hutton, Ind,
says: he has. not spoken above u
for months, and one bottle of Foley's
Honey and Tar restored his voice.
1t is used very largely by speakers
and singers. Evans Bros.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-12-08

certain vision might be the real culprit
who would eventually relieve her of
blame. Since the distinct view | had
Mt last had of it, knew that the child
like face | had seen could not belong
TO man or woman capable of entering
an enemy's lines, making drawings of
his works, and travelling miles over
muddy roads to transmit them to her
employer. Margaret, with her stronger
nature, might do all this, the young
girl at the window never. Margaret
had been stopped by us in the act of
carrying the plans. She had been in
terruptcd by me in the attempt to burn
those plans. Finding herself foled, she
had eagerly given her parole, only to
break il i'm order to transmit what in
formation she could to the coufeder-
utcs. She was desperate, treacherous
woman without conscience.
When ! dismounted | found that
had dug my spurs into my horses
tanks with such force that the blood
ran in n tricliling stream.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-12-08
1t Hits the Spot

When suffering from a severe cold
and your throat and lungs feel sore
take dose OF Foley's Honey and Tar
when the hoaree ness will be
at once relieved, a warm CRATE
ful feeling and healing Ofthe
parts affected I----- will be ex-
perienced and you will say: at feels
so good. IT HITS THE HPOr.n
Guaranteed. Evans Bros.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-12-08
Lost

Many have lost confidence aud hope
"a well as health, because they have
been told their Kidney disease was
incurabe. Foley's Kidney Cure is a
Guaranteed remedy for the discour.
aged and diseonsolate. Evans Bros.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-12-08
For Pneumonia.

DR.. &. j. Bishop, of Agnew, Mich,
says: 81 have used Foley's Honey
and Tar in three very severe cases of
pneumonia the past month with good
results.u Evans Bros,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-10-05

The young Daronet horror at hear
ing az the tragedy was unDOunded.
"Can It really be true HoIland?' he
asked of the trembling servant When
we left Lady Lynne last evening, she
looked well and happy
1T is true, Sir Allan said the man
land my master Is half mad There
is no one 10 superlntend any ar
rangements VIII you come 70 the
PaIszzo. for I do not know what Is best
10 be done? Lord Lynne seems as
though he could neither hear nor
speak.
Tears rose 10 Sir Allap's eyes as he
remembered the look upon his friends
face last evening and how he had
smiled when he had hidden him call
al three tomorrow.
As soon az he arrived al Lord
LynneR. he asked 70 see Agatha
Years Of bitter sorrow seemed %
have passed over that sweet face since
he saw II last. II was white and
dark shadows we're beneath the large
sad eyes
Agatha" he said my dear one,
you must not grleye so much. You
will be ill yourself"
But be could give no comfort.
Agatha Lynne sorrowed as one who
has np hope Others grieyed for
what they considered the conse-
quences OF cad accident; she alone
Jrcto tho Truth and % UCipHp1 her
down nearly to the grave. Every
word OF that letter seemed burned up.
on her heart She could not forget
1t, she could not forget the last de-
spalrng Grasp OF her sisters arm, on
the look she had seen upon her face
IT was fearful secret for one so
young 10 keep, but she guarded Il we'll
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-10-05
WILHELM AND WlLHELMINA.

Among he many accomplishments
of the German Emperor not the least
must be reckoned his finished gar
lantry At a court concert given by ?
young and pretty Danish yirtuoso.
Mss Frieda Scatta. William II eyinee-
the creates, pleasure Throughout ny,
performance. When she had hnisLe-
he .urnad 10 her and said Yon pla'
the violin admirably When ! hs'eL
to you with my eyes closed ! talhA
am hearing Sarasate-and yet I Pm
fer to keep my eyes open' In evidence
OF the severity that has always rel-ls-
nj the Court of Holland, prnn 'asa.
diploma tells an amusing ane5a2'r
Queen Wi'delmiua IN -he DAYS
dolls we're her greatest source o. l
traction One day. in anger 3t en-
he fsy0~ites she lifted u uH
looking ct straigh. in It's glass
SAID Look here. Il you don't ao ii
tell Won I'll make won q 7neea
then you'll have nobody 70 play 8--
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-10-05

structures OF the water front Eva,
roof bore its living freight. There w.
no possible way OF estimating ~
crowd. The morning papers declares
there were 100000 visitors In The oi,,,
The impression conveyed by ia
crowded shores was that il would baro
taken fully that many In addition >,
the local population 10 form the con
course that watched the water Dagear,
Up the Hudson pandemonium reignsd
supreme. Aerial bombs broke at fnrsr-
walls overhead in puffs of white smoks
and the feathery canopy OF steam hung
over the advancing fleet as hundreds
OF steam whistles screamed conrinp-
ally. Storm clouds that had gathered
down the bay followed close in +ba
pageant's wake. A sharp wind hired
white caps even in the narrow river
and few raindrops patrered on tia
decks. Then the threatening sky "a.
tented; the sun broke out ahead and
painted across the sullen clouds a rain.
bow arch that stretched fron
Manhattan TO the Jersey shore
Il seemed bit Of natures
art work spread by a kindly miracle a,
an cpportune moment, beggaring mans
humble efforts on shore but forming
fitting arch Of triumph beneath which
the greac admiral sailed to his tr.
umphal anchorage. Round the stake
boat the Olympia turned smartly. her
guns throbbing deep throated salute
to the resting place of another nation.
al hero. Other vessels OF the white
squadron swung around 81. Marvis
in turn, each saluting the tomb though
at the head line, the sound Of further
guns was lost in the roar of steam
whistles. The turn of the parade
broke the formation Of police boats be-
yond repair WarshIps doubling back
into the mass Of advancing boats
threatened for a time serious conse-
quences, but the Olympia and her con.
sorts safely dropped anchor at last in
reversed column and the water pageant
passed the admiral in review. The Of
hcial procession in its varied following
of tugs, launches, steam dredges, ex-
cursion boats, rounded st. Marys and
came down the river in an indistin-
guishabie aquatic mob that was still
passing along as the night illumina-
tion had begun. From the time the
British yacht Erin started she GER
tainly was the chief attraction
along the river front after the Olympia
had gone by. Sir Thos. Upton was ac-
corded an ovation all along the line.
Few boats in the parade played a more
prominent part and none gave a heart
Ter welcome to Admiral Dewey than
the steamer Monmouth which flew the
flag of New York state and carried
several hundred distinguished officials,
their wives and daughters. Among
those on board were Gov Roosevelt,
his staff; Commander j. w. Miller, OF
the state militia, his staff, Senator
Proctor of Vermont and Senator Thos.
5. Martin Of Virginia. When the Mon
mouth came abreast of the Olympia,
Admiral Dewey was on the bridge and
returned the salute of Gov. Roosevelt
and his staff by a touch of his cap
The crowd on the Monmouth was sim
ply mad with enthusiasm and shouted
all kinds of complimentary things at
the admiral, who was kept busy with
his ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-10-05
OIL USED AS FUEL on SHIPS.
Russian, Italian and German Nayies
Experimenting With It.


The enormous annual draw on our
coal supply Is already somewhat les
sened by the use OF liquid fuel al
though the asual effect is, of course,
inappreciabe Sir Marcus Samuel,
in a recent paper before the Society OF
Arts, gave an interesting account OF
the present position Of liquid fuel in
our own and foreign countries. In
England oil as fuel is in use on the
Great Eastern Railway, and we believe
The results have proved satisfactory
1t has also been found more or less
in use In the Russian, German and
Italian nayies and one or two foreign
railways. We are told that when the
old fields of Dutch Borneo were first
opened up the oil was not allowed 10
Canal, and there was not a single
port at which obstacles We're not placed
in the way Of its introduction. Now
vessels carrying $500 tons, and capable
of discharging over 500 tons OF oil
per hour pass through the canal reg
ularly The impediments placed In
the way Of its discharge have been
done away with. as experience has
shown that there is no real danger.
Several advantages are claimed FOR
the use Of this body as a fuel to replace
coal the chief being the convenience
of storage, the reduction Of labor IN
storing and rapidiJy OF discharge. Ihe
alternate contraction and expansion o.
the fire bars and steam tubes, IN
avoidable when coal is used as me
fuel Is said to be altogether stopped
but against this has to be placed
risk Of overheating.-Lo enron
icle
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-10-05

10 this day. in the great cemetery Of
San Lorenzo. at Rome, people show
the grave of ne beautiful lady who
died at the Palazzo Giornl. and whose
husband soryowed so deeply that he
became lll, aud nearly lost his life
There rs o fair white marble mOnu-
ment and Il tells the age and name
OF the Inflated lady who sleeps be-
meath Years afterwards, when the
sad story was fading IN mems minds.
there came one day to the grave a
young English officer He had travel
Cd from Canada, he said; and the
guide who took him to the cemetery
saw him lay his head down upon the
marble while deep, bitter sobs shook
his frame.
Berthe Bohuu never forgot Lady
Lynne, no other womans face ever
charmed him He never spoke OF love
again. his hear. was buried in the
grave OF the beautiful. brilliant girl
who had remembered bis love In the
last and most bitter hour OF her life
Never had amy event caused great
err sensation than the sudden death
OF Lord Lynnes young wife. The
Palaz2o Giornl was thronred with
visitors callers and friends Agatha
Lynne saw but one. and that was the
Count Rlnaldo She gave orders that
II he called she wished to see him
and he was huwu into tho darkened
room where she sat Ic was pale and
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-10-05
OUTSHINES CAESAR
NO ROMAN CoNQUEROR EVER
WELCOMED AS WAS DEWEY.
A MAGNIFICENT PAGEANT

Triumphal Passage of the Great Adj
miral Up the Hudson Amid Sea of
Bunting and the Acclaim and Pan
demOnium Of Admiring Millions
New York's Great Fete Day.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-29
Texas & Pacific Excursions.

Detroit, Mich; Account Christian
Endeavor Convention July 5 to 10Th
So2. ~ for the round trip. Tickets m
sale July and2. VI"
Everywhere: T. &P. all summer
round trip excursion tickets to eastern
points and famous health and summer
resorts are now on sale.
10 Detroit, Mich and return. For
annua! convention United Societv Of
~ Chrlstian Endeavor, July 9Th, to 10th.
So2. 80 for the round trip. - Tickets m
sale July LIST. and End, good to return
leaving Detroit July 18th.
Round trip tickets to the we'll known
resorts OF the north, east, and south
are now on sale, These tickets have a
limit for the return trip to October
3Ist. " o'ooer
To all points on T. & P. in Texas.
account Fourth of July celebrations'
tickets will be On sale July I'd, 3rd. and
4th, at one and one third fare for the
round trip to all points on the T. & p.
10 the usual comforts extended fts
patrons by the T. & P. has been added
1ree through reclining chair car SER
L. F. & P. A. S. W. #. & p 40,
Ell Paso Texas
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-29
Summer Rates.

Commencing June LIST and continuing
until Sept. Both 1899 the Queen &
crescent route will place in effect
from all coupon stations regular sum-
mer resorts in east Tennessee. North
Carolina, Virginia and northern ere
sorts good until Oct. 31st. The Queen
ana Crescent offers to the public excel
lent service. Train leaving New Or
leans daily 7:30 p. m. arrives Gin
clnnati next evening 7:3O thus giving
twenty-four hours schedule, CARVING
Pullman Buffet sleeper. There is al.
so Through Pullman sleeping car on
this.trsin to New York, running by wav
chattanooga, Bristol, Lynchbure.
Washington and Pa. r. R. thus pene,
trating the very heart OF the summer
resorts. Train leaving Shreveport
daily at 9:IOa. m. carries throuoh
Pullman sleeper to Chattanooga.
where change can be made into tbe
Cincinnati or New York sleepers with
out getting off train.
For detailed information as to rates.
routes. etc. apply TO any ticket agent
or I. M. Hunt. T. P. Dallas, Tex.
!. Anderson, A. G. P. A., or Geo. b.
Smith. G. p. A. New Orleans.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-29

Ramirez has disappeared. A warrant
for his arrest was sworn out before
Justice Hatch, but the fugitive has not
yet been captured.-Holbro Argus.
The Santa Fe company, the Winslow
Mail says; is putting up six hundred
ton Ice house at this place. We are
informed they also propose 10
build new freight depot on the north
side of the yards. This will be much
more convenient for our business men,
as there will be no track to cross in
getting to or from the depot with
fre1Rht.-Phoenix Herald.
According to the Sentinel the red
man at Yuma Is not 81 far behind the
times as his appearance would indicate.
Ihere are quite q number of Indians
employed by the contractors In the con-
seructlon OF the Gandolfo block and the
nrst part OF last week they went on q
strike demanding a raise of twenty
per cent. The raise was granted and
Poor Lo took up his burdep.-Exs-
change.
They do 1t In hurry 81 Arizona. At
Prescott the other day, when levinger
was tried for murder, twenty-nine
jurors were drawn at 1:45 d. M,
twelve OF them were chosen. six wit
ness were examined. arguments for
prosecution and defense had, and the
ury brought in a verdict of murder in
be second degree at p. m. The
penalty Is not less than ten years nor
more than life.--Orb
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-29
Pure Hygienic Ice.

Made from distilled water. ASH
your family physician or druggist as to
Telephone No. IA oof ice'
Ell PASO Ice & REFRIGERArop ~