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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
MY HALF SISTER
>c:c>c BY ELTON HARRIS Xxx

neglected or forgotten Many an hour
would good-natured Reggie carry her
about In the old garden and amuse her,
and she was very fond Of the tall,
handsome young fellow, watching him
with preternaturally large eyes; but
there was no one like Mollie toward
the end. her first love and her last,
her very own MOlliei"
as she not beautiful, Joyce?" she
said one day, as she watched them set
off for ride, and they turned to nod
cheerfully as the tiny, thin hand was
waved from the window. Reggie
loves her very much, but not so much
as 1 do. No one in this world can
tell what Mollie has been to me-
And Joyce, softly stroking the taken
curls of the owner of Chalfont, thought
q that scene in the garden the preced-
ing spring, when the over-dressed lit
tie heiress, sitting in the swing, had
spoken so differently. Truly Mollie
had worked wOnderSi
Everything have is yours, Mollie,"
the child said with passionate devotion.
one cold, spring afternoon, as the girl
sat rocking her gently to and fro be-
fore the fire. My heart, my life, ev-
erything: but who would have Chal-
font IL l died?"
Il should, my Kittie."
ooh, then that is all right" And
Kate nestled closer into her arms with
smile of utter contentment 1--WE are
very happy now, Mollie, are we not?
Will you sing mothers lullaby again."
Mrs. Anstruther'S face was looking
very grave as she watched the child;
but with the courage that always came
10 Mollie in her need, she began softly
to sing the old nursery tune they both
loved. Once Kate stirred and gave a
little sigh; but MOlie went on, though
to ears that heard not, for with that
sigh the little girl had fallen into that
sleep that knows no waking, and gone
home to the Heavenly Father whom
! Mollie had taught her to love.
You must not grieve too much, Mol
/ lie darling" Reggie said later, when
she had cut off long, fair curl, and
they had carried the child away and
laid her by her mothers side in the
church yard. Had she lived there are
many things that she must have known
as she grew older, which would have
hurt her. She is spared much suffer-
ing"
! And Mollie, remembering her dar-
ling's quick, sensitive spirit, knew it
was true. She was very happy as time
passed; it was impossible not TO be
happy with Reggie and though the
trials of life came to both as the years
rolled on, nothing ever came between
those two. There are no lives without
trouble; but theirs they bore together,
and tried to bear well, and they
passed, leaving them better and
stronger
But even when children of her own
lay in her arms, there vas always a
very tender spot in Mollic's heart for
the child who was gone. And as one
spring followed another, and snow
drops, primroses and daffodils came in
their season, the sharp, anxious lit
tie face would rise before her But it
was never the face of my half-Sister,
Kate" Leonard Barlowe's daughter,
the heiresS of ChalfOnt. She had gone
long ago; it was the wistful one of
the little sister who slept the last long
sleep by her mothers side, who had
given her the whole beautiful love Of
her child's heart
! The End.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
CHAPTER Y

Madam Dubois was dangerously mad
from that night, enacting over and
over again the terrible deed she had
committed, the combined remorse and
terror OF which she had gradually
thrown her mind off its balance. It
was found that she had broken into
Mollie's room. and, discovering the
window open and the room empty.
had evidently pursued them down the
road, for one of her shoes was found
not far from the White house gates.
Fooled in her attempt by the timely az
rival Of Reggie. she had returned and
smashed everything in the room, bury
ing the knife in Mollie'S pillow.
Henri was telegraphed for, but de-
clined to come, sending word that he
was seriously i'll with the shock. The
general impression was that he feared
to set foot in Reverton, as he had all
along known more than he would al
low: but nothing could be proved
against him. Madame raved for him
perpetually; but this one creature
whom she worshipped, for whom she
had stopped at no crime, coolly de-
serted her without the least cOmpunc-
ton.
Never once did he write to ask
about her, or did she see him again:
but he quietly disappeared from
knowledge, though many years after
ward Mollie received begging letters
at intervals from him. And it was
hollie who took compassion on her
enemy. and returned good for evil by
paying for her to be well cared for
in an asylum, where she fingered for
some years.
Being left without a guardian, her
trustees were quite willing for her to
accept Mrs. Anstruther's offer of a
home until her marriage, an offer ex-
tended to Kate also; so everything at
Chalfont was sold and the place let,
and Mollie would have been happy in
deed, but for her anxiety about her lit
tie half-sister
Poor child! She had been failing all
winter, though Mollie could not see
It, and as the spring advanced she grew
weaker and weaker, though she suf-
fered no pain. They were all very
good to her. these kind people, bearing
with the fractions irritability that she
could not control. Reggie came home
as often as he could, and taught Mol
lie to ride; while all Reverton called.
anxious to show that they were glad
to be friends with Colonel L'Estrange's
daughter. But the little girl was never
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
CHAPTER I-(Continued. J

CHAPTER l.-(COHunueQ.)
Mollie waived to hear no more; she
was flying up stairs as fast as her
trembling legs would carry her. her
plan OF action made on the way. There
were only two servants sleeping In the
house that night, their room was right
at the other side; they were doubt
less barrieaded in it, and would scream
and refuse to let Kate and herself into
It until too late. She and the child
would be helpless in madame's terribly
strong hands did she once get hold OF
them. and the lock of her door was
weak, so her plan seemed the only one,
and there was not moment to lose.
''Kittie, get up at once, dead, and
dress as quickly as you can," she said
as she entered the room and shut and
locked the door. Don't ask any ques-
tons now. and I will tell you all about
1T presently. Hurry"
She spoke as quietly as she could;
but the poor little girl was out of bed
as soon as she had finished speaking
and pulling on her clothes in silence
with trembling hands. One look at
Mellie had been enough. Mollie, mean
while, dragged anything she could find
against the door and opened the win
dow quietly. Then she helped Kate
into her things and, tying a shawl
over her head. put her out on the slop-
ing tiled roof Of the veranda and
crawled out after her.
Now. listen, Kittie," she whispered
impressively. Il am going to let my
self down by one of the pillars. and
when I say your name and hold out
my arms you are to jump. Then we
shall run as fast as we can to the
White house"
Yes, Mollie," murmured the child
obediently, her eyes wide with terror.
Without waiting for hat or wrap.
Mollie scrambled down. and minute
later they we're speeding out on to
the road.
Some one was rafting the door
handle" said Kate, as Mollie paused to
open the gate.
MOllie'S only answer was to take her
hand again and run. It was for their
lives, literally race for their lives
that they were running, she knew.
Was that the clang of the gate be-
hind them? She pulled Kate along
faster, for she felt it was. and a mile
was terrible way to run.
81 must stop" painted Kate. ooh,
Mollie; I can't run any more!"
AS MOllie caught her up and hurried
on with cIenched teeth. she felt sure
she heard footsteps on the hard road
behind. Every moment she felt the
poor distraught woman was gaining
on them-that she could hear madame
wild voice; but she staggered on,
praying as she had never prayed be-
fore for help, and that she might save
Kate, her mothers baby
But she had hardly any breath left
by the time the White house gate ap-
peared in sight: the steps were COM
ing nearer. then wheels came rolling
up-a high dog cart passed her, in
which she could distinguish a we'll
known form.
Reggie, Reggie" she shrieked
despairingly; and then she remem-
bered nothing more until she found
herself in the hall at the White house
Reggie's arms round her. Mrs. An
struther's and Joyce's kind faces near
and Kate leaning against her knee
sobbing out an incoherent account OF
what had happened, as far as she
knew
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

There may not be any bOarders in
New York hotels who have lived in
the same room for twenty-five years
as that Chicago couple did, said the
clerk of one of the older Broadway
hotels, but there are a great many
who have lived for years in the same
place and their distress at being COM
PEELED to give up quarters they have so
long occupied is great. Nearly every
hotel of any pretensions has its old
boarders who have been in the place
for a long time and can not bear to
leave. When the hotels are torn
down or the building converted to
other uses it is almost pathetic to OBJ
serve their regret and their concern
about ever being able to find anything
that suits them so well."-New York
Sun.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
DREDGING Delaware River.

Dredging the channel of the Della
ware river at Reedy island, 40 miles
below the city of Philadelphia, is now
in progress. 1t is planned to dredge
channel 80 feet deep for a width Of
600 feet and retaining bulkheads have
been constructed 11,75O feet in length
10 hold the material. The present con-
tract calls for the removal of 4.200,0 900
cubic yards of mud by Oct 1, 1901 To
complete the work contained in the
plans of the engineers will consume. it
is said, five years time, with con-
tinuous contract and an expenditure
of S5,5oe,Ce0.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Chimney SCOT.

Experiments in France have showed
that chimney SCOT is valuable, both as
a fertilizer and as an insecticide. It's
fertilizing properties are particularly
noted in gardens and meadows. M.
Dasserre, a wine grower in Southern
France, AYERS that chimney SCOT kills
the phylloxera with the rapidity Of a
stroke of lightning, and at the same
time endows the vines with extraordi-
nary energy OF growth" Other exper-
imenters, however, have not found It
effective in the case of phylloxera. al
though It kills many kinds Of LARVAE
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
FROM BRYAN'S OWN CITY
Comes a Startling story-An Open Let
ter That VIII Cause a Sensation.

ter That Will Cause a Sensation.
At No 2115 o street, this city. is the
B. & NJ. wallpaper house. "B. e NJ"
are the initial letters of the proprie-
tors. Mr.. A. G. BOnsor and Mr.. o. e.
Myers. The senior partner Mr. Bon
sor, is a well-known and highly re-
spected citizen, and no one has ever
doubted his truthfulness. 1t is, there
fore, the pronounced opinion in Lin
coin and the state generally that the
significant and very strong statements
made in Mr. Bonsor's letter will go
unchallenged. After explaining his
willingness that the matter be given
the fullest possible publicity in the
public interest, Mr.. BonSor proceeds:
have suffered untold misery and
pain for over ten years. My kidneys
were diseased. | tried many so-called
remedies, but they did me no good.
saw an advertisement of Dodd's Kid
ney Pills and bought some. and COM
menced to use them ut once. | had
not been taking them three days before
l began to improve. For years | had
not had one good nights sleep, and
before the first box Of the Dodd's Kid
ney Pills were all used, 1 could sleep
all night without pains. | am now
completely cured. and have not a pain
or ache left. cannot recommend
Dodds Kidney Pills too highly. for
they are unexcelled as a kidney rem
edy. Yours truly,
A G.. B0NSOR.
No. 2115 o street. Lincoln. Neb
Dodd's Kidney Pills always cure
soc box. All dealers.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
EAGLE AS AN EMBLEM.
Collected OfHcially by the United States
in June. 1852.

The selection of the eagle as a ma
tional emblem by the United States
was officially made in June, 1852. While
John Adams was in England ON
a governmental mission. he formed the
acquaintance of Sir John Prestwich.
an accomplished antiquarian. Adams
one day mentioned that his country
men had not decided upon d national
coat-of-arms. The baronet suggested
that an escutcheon bearing thirteen
vertical stripes, white and red. with
the chief blue, and Spangled with thir-
teen stars, would make fine device.
and he thought it would give it more
consequence to place this shield on
the breast of displayed American
eagle without supporters, as emblem
attic of self reliance. Meanwhile,
committee of the continental congress
had been discussing the matter Of a
seal for the United States, and on
June Is, 1882. referred the matter to
its secretary, Charles Thomson, who
obtained several designs from William
Barton of Philadelphia. None of these
was entirely satisfactory, and at last
the secretary reported to congress d
device which combined some OF Bar
tons ideas with those Of Sir John
Prestwich. which Thomson had receiv-
ed from Adams On June 20, 1882, the
great seal of the United States of Am
erica, with the escuteheon on the
breast of the American eagle display
ed proper and in his dexter talon an
olive branch, and in his sinister a bun
die of thirteen arrows. all proper"
was adopted.-New York Weekly.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
"Rabv COOse: His Adventures"

By Fannie f.. OStrander. Designs
by r. w. Hirchert. An exquiSitely
original book of verse and pictures.
Unequaled in children's literature.
Each page in itself three-color illus
tration with text inserted The delight
of little ones. A beautiful holiday gift
Baby Goose" is undoubtedly the ia
vorite holiday book. this year Laird
& Lee, Chicago. $1.25.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Humor Based on Gravity.

According to Mark Twain, the source
of humor is gravity, and it arises out
of the depths of the heart True. Mr..
Clemens. the fellow of infinite jest
is nearly always of "A melancholy tenn
permanent. When his bubbling fun
subsidies he is in the dumps, or, as one
says, his spirits are either way up or
they are way down. But the man of
humor is always serious; it is his
listeners who laugh and are merry
Boston Herald.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
North Carolina Negro Hospital.

r. j. Reynolds has given $1,000. half
the amount needed for the cOnstruc-
ton and operation of a negro hospital
at WinSton-Salem, N. C. The negroes
of the state have raised the remainder
of the $4,000. The hospital will be
operated in connection with the Slater
Industrial school
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Wales Planted Two Trees.

In the Central Park are two trees
which were planted by the Prince Of
Wales. to commemorate his visit to
this country in 1860. They are an Am
erican elm and an English oak. They
are between the footpath and the
drive, near the center of the Mall, on
the western side.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

in has received widespread
and unqualified endorsement
of female troubles
such hosts of grateful friends
Do be persuaded that any other medicine just good
Any dealer who asks buy something else when you
his purposey buy Lydia Pnkm Vegetable Compound
your He is merely trying sell you
thing which he make larger profit He does not
you get well long he make little
money of your sickness. he wished you well he would
hand the medicine you ask for and which he
knows S the best womans medicine in the world
this medicine and enembe that these
of whose letters constantly printed
in this paper brought about by something else but by
kyzsza &. PSsssThasss's Vegetable C0Ea2ssoEsnd,
The Great WOnfaHs Remedy for WOr'aT'S lis
anything else rewarded
hundred thousand times for they get what they wanta
Moral Stick to the medicine that you tnovv is Best
When a medicine has been successful in restoring
to health more than million women, you cannot
well say without trying it, - do not believe it will
help me- If you ill., do not hesitate to get bot
tie of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at
once, and write Mrs. PinkI1am, Lynn, Mass, for
special advice. 1t is free and helpful.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
What Shall We Have for Dessert:

This question arises in the family
every day. Let us answer it today.
Try Jell-O, "A delicious and healthful
dessert. Prepared in two minutes. No
boiling, no baking! add boiling water
and set to cool. Flavors
Orange. Raspberry and Strawberry. at
your grocers. 10 cts
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

In an audience OF rough people a
generous sentiment always brings
down the house. In the tumult of war
both sides applaud a heroic deed.-T.
w. Higginson.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

Remember that your brushes need
weekly washing and a daily airing.
Never leave them on the toilet table
where the dust and germs in the room
can fall on them.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Potatoes Produced Like Fruit.

The potato, hitherto grown as a tu-
Der. under ground, is now being pro-
duced like fruit from the stem of the
plant. The flavor OF these potatoes is
excellent
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price % and soc.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

The only way 70 CURE diseases OF the
skin is by cleansing the system and puri-
flying the blood: take Garfield Tea, II Is
the best blood purifier known.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

Rheumatic and equity Affections disap-
pear after cleansing the system with Gar
field Tea-a blood purifier made of herbs
and recommended by physicians.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

A mile square is a surface each side
Of which is a mile in length; a square
mile is any surface containing exactly
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

In France woman may appear in
masculine attire II she pay license
fee OF $40 year.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

All goods are alike TO PUTNAM
FADELESS DYES. as they color all
fibers at one boiling.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

The commoneSt thing in the world
is children, and the next is cats.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

To clean hair brushes rub them in
dry Indian meal until the oil and dust
are extracted.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

do not believe Pso Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and colds--JoHN +
BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind. Feb. IS. 1900
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

In 1910 the population of New York
city was 34:, 10; that of Brooklyn was
2e 222
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

And let him be sure to leave other
men their turn to speak-Bacon.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

The charm of beauty Is beautiful hair. Secure IL
with PARh ER's HAIR BALsAM-
HISDERcoBSs. the best cure for corls 1jcts-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

FITS Cured. No fits nervousness after
first days of Dr. knne's Great Nerve Restorer
Send for FREE &2.00 trial BEETLE and treatise
r II Ltd. 81 Arch St. Phil delphla, Pa
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

Thus all below is strength and all
above is grace.-Dryden.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

C. H. Crabtree Des Moines. Iowa. viii on request
explain all about the Gladiator Gold Mining Com
pany; extremely Interesting, write me.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

A smile is the reflection of a light
heart
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

Baseball PLAYERS; Golf players; all play
ers chew Whites Yucatan whilst playing.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

He who agrees with himself agrees
with Others.-GOethe.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

London's yearly milk supply is over
AZ, GOO, 900 gallons.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

The profit on England's postal sery-
ice amounts to about $40 900 900 year.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Your Storekeeper Can Sell You

Carriers Ink he can get it for you. Ask him.
TRY IL. Car loads are sent annually TO every
state In the Union. Do you buy Carter's?
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

When the guilty go free, the inno-
cent suffer
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE TABLETS All
druggists refund the money If it fails to cure
4. w. Groves signature is on the box. @5c.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

who
York City. His
constantly. % Of
DDttiag the right sdvice, III.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

Goes Cough Balsam
Is the oldest and best 1t Will break up cold quict
than any thing else 1t Ia always reliable. Try IT.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
4 G. RONSOR

No. 2115 o street. Lincoln, Neb.
Dodd's Kidney Pills always cure
soc a box. All dealers.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-05-04

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The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-05-04

We are using the wrong
Naz.m, o. tbs Filipino~. The
outlets of That brand should
Dc transformed into other
ma4ir, Ike the golden rule.