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ing. The small, straight, relentless
mouth and aquiline nose gave note
of severity to her face. Her charm,
it is likely, had existed in the con
tour and coloring of that face, and
in certain easy self-reliance or
consciousness of power. Just now her
face was inscrutably placid. She
spoke only in tones so low as to be
audible but Il short distance
Across the room a girl stood looking
idly, dreamily, from a easement win
dow into the trees. She was slender,
with mass of reddish, golden curls
gathered back and fallen over her
shoulders. The profile revealed birth
and refinement, and suggested nobil-
ity, high purpose and innate purity.
There was wi.tful tenderness about
her mouth and a soft radiance in her,
blue cray eyes when from time to time
she turned towards the group gath
cred about the sick man.
Il am at a loss, madam the doctor
was saying, Ito account for his lack
of improvement. There seems to be
nothing organicasly wrong, and vet
the nerve centers are totally inactive"
He picked up several medicine bottles
and examined them, testing their con-
tents by smell and sight The tall
woman's eyes met his
He passed restless night" she said,
laying her hands upon the sick mans
forehead. There was considerable
confusion in the city, and some one
just before daylight fired pistol near
the house. This gave him fearful
shock"
There is much excitement in Rich
mond over the secession movement"
said Brodnar, land the police are far
too few for these times. What have
you given him during the night?"
Il want my daughter to be present"
said the sick man. fretfully; Il want
her to hear the will read before sign
it. Doctor
i am here, papa" said the girl, com
ing slowly forward and standing quiet
ly near him. He looked into her face
long and intently, his own softening.
II would suggest" said the doctor.
rising and addressing the elder wom-
an, that we leave them alone for
few moments; he seems trifie bright
ar Just nav" Sha fixed her black erAa
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SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-story opens irbRichmond.
Va. on day Fort, Sumter surrendered.
DR.. Francis Brednar makes remarkable
request of his friend. Dick Soners. to
which Semers finally agrees. He is to
marry. blindfolded a woman whose
name ne is not to know, ask no ques-
lions. and finally. when she is out OF
the power of certain enemies, Is to grant
her an honorable divorce.
CHAPTER II-According to the agree
rnent Somers is mysteriously married to
a young woman, who is called Frances,
and being left with her, they fall in love
with each other. Upon her insistence he
lights match in the dark room, that
they may SEQ each other. A pistol shot
rings out Somers falls with a scalp
wound just as Brodnar comes to take
ham away. He ts conveyed to the doc
tors office.
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CHAPTER v.

Facing the sun on the same morn
ing which broke through the length
ened slumbers of Louise in, the Rich
mond hotel, an old man sat in an in
valid chair. Everything that wealth
could provide for his comfort, every
thing demanded by convention. sur
rounded him. No one would ever say,
looking in upon the appointments of
his house, that the sick man lacked
anything that loving sympathy and
tender solicitude could suggest. The
deep velvet carpet gave back no sound
under the feet Of those who moved
around him: curtains of damask and
lace softened the too direct rays of
light which entered the long windows
across the balcony; bits of landscape
and color relieved the wide expanse
of we'll; and flowers lent freshness
and fragrance to the soft spring air
sparingly admitted.
The old man was haggard from
loss of rest and from apprehension.
His once fiorid face was pallid and
the cheeks sunken. His eyes shons
with an unnatural brilliancy. One
need not have been skilled physi-
clan to have detected the, fact that
deaths seal was upon that pale face
and shrunken frame. The tiny spark
of life might glimmer in It's socket
for days, weeks, even months; it
would never again send up a clear and
steady blaze.
Within the same room several peo-
pie had gathered, controlled by varied
sentiments. DR.. Brodrar was there.
his massive frame bent above the
sick man, his eyes everywhere Pulse,
respiration, temperature, were pa
tiently ascertained, and with unsat-
isfactory results, evidently, for the
doctors face was a tell-tale. Once
or twice his eyes rested upon tall
woman in black who moved slowly
about the invalid, touching his hands
and forehead, admonishing him gen
thy. and keeping watch upon the
physicians actions with singular in
tentness.
This woman was of marked per-
sonality. Her iron-gray hair was
brushed back smoothly from a broad,
low forehead, her black eyes were
well sunk under dark brows and
lashes. but flashed indolently from
time to time when she was speak
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to end it has come" She made no re-
ply, but waited for him to continue,
her clear gray eyes riveted upon his.
sYou have not believed me, but it is
true, nevertheless, that l am entirely
dependent upon my mother. My lit
tie property has long since disap-
peared with yours; she holds the whip
hand. Ever since her second mar
rage she has intended me for a young
girl, her tepdaughter. in fact
"You have known, this all along"
Eyes; and while the child was grow
Ing up she has tolerated this life of
mine. Now she proposes to end it.
The question is, How may you and
settle it??"
81 see"
''You are practical enough to under
stand that am helpless. If / should
refuse the old lady, ] could not live
"a hours without work. nor conld
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plan. Nothing could be more unfor-
tunate for the girl than that you should
see her again or knowledge of that
marriage get abroad"
$50 be it, said Somers, sadly. 81
keep my promise. Tonight we say
good-by." Brodnar sat, moodily silent.
drumming upon his desk, his eyes upon
the floor. Suddenly he stood erect.
"Somers, owe you something. owe
you more than may ever be able to
repay; / shall tell you this much, and
let you decide for the woman
"a telegram, doctor, for Mr.. r. Som
ers-your care" A boy had entered
hurriedly and stood waiting. somers
took the message from the Doctors
hand, and, the messenger vanishing,
he read aloud:
Report in person Immediately to this Of
fee. STANTON.
Secretary of War"
Brodnar looked steadily into the glad,
bright face of his friend, who was upon
his feet in an instant and full of ex-
element.
''Will you report there?"
will L? 1t is the dream of my life,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES were say
ing"
Nothing"
81 don't understand you. Frank"
"No member of the family, Dick, you
have entered, ever drew sword against
Virginia. You must choose between
the woman and-D
My country? Is that it? How
would you choose, Frank?" Brodnar
was silent, looking away. take this
message to her for me, my friend; it is
the last request, perhaps, shall ever
make to you"
Dick"
"Say to her that Richard Somers
passes out of her life to serve his coun-
try. His duty done, please God, and
she needs his arm. he will follow her
to the end of the earth. Say that for
me; and then, farewell"
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CHAPTER Nv.

The morning sun striking through the
eastern window of a hotel room shone
full upon the face OF a woman who lay
sleeping there. She was dressed as for
the street, but her hair was loose and
fell about her shoulders in cleaning,
golden masses. Even in the trying
light upon it her face was beautiful.
Perfectly oval, it possessed comhi-
nation of dark shadings rarely found
in blonde types, and the even brows
were as delicate as though penciled
by an artist. Upon her cheeks lay long,
dark lashes. Sleeping. she seemed
scarcely more than girl in age. the
few lines upon her face fading out of
prominence; and yet there was wom-
anliness in her trim, settled agure that
told of years not otherwise to be sus-
pected.
The bell of tower clock near at
hand rang out loudly the hour. The
sleeper stirred uneasily, opened her
eyes, and instantly, as full conscious
ness returned, bounded from the bed
to the floor. In the quick look she
gave to her surroundings terror was
| apparent. A moment later she had
pulled the bell-cord and was waiting,
her watch in hand, by the door. A ne
gro servant knocked and was admitted.
She did not notice his old-fashioned
and courteous salute.
why was l not called for the six
o'clock train?" she began in great agi-
tation.
'We call tree times, ma'am-t'ree
times; an you say all right ev'y time,
ma am
81 answered."
Eyes, ma'am. An we t'ink, ma'am,
mebby you done change yo' min"
Something like despair came to her
face.
The time now?"
Nine o'clock, ma,am Clock desstruck,
ma'am. Gem'man downstairs sen dis
cyard, ma'am, an say" The gem
tleman in question passed the speaker,
stepping across the threshold.
'You may 60" he said. curly, and
waited until the old servant had re-
tired and closed the door. Then he
turned coolly towards the woman.
"And now, madam, what does this
mean?"
Raymond"
'.Why have you left London?" The
woman did not answer. She had cried
the name Historically and started for
ward; then, suddenly, drawing her
hair from her face, she shrank away
from him, her gray eyes distended in
terror or the expectation of violence.
In the presence of this pantomime, the
mans face lost its cynicism and stern
ness. He was unmistaka bly, astonished.
We'll" he said, at length. what is it ?"
You here!" the exclamation was
but whisper. 81 thought"
why should not be here? Didn't
you write, requesting me to come?
was not in the city yesterday, nor
last night, and have but just received
your foolish letter. Are you mad, in
deed-that you come to this city
that you follow me up in public!-
Name of Heaven, woman, what is the
matter with you?"
Not in the city last night! Not in
the city! then" She caught a
chair. "Oh, I am ill--ill!' She seemed
about to fall. but her corn,,anian mazda
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He turned, locked the door and van
ished.
"'rhe woman in 49," he said to the
clerk, ''has escaped from an asylum.
Keep watch in her hall until l re-
turn. and let no one enter"
"We thought So" said the function
airy behind the desk.
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A telephone company with capi-
tai of $4,000 has been organized at
Alden.
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The new Johnson county court house
will be ready for occupany April l.
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Algona has been offered 81 900 for
a library provided the citizens will
raise $500.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07
Why, Fred

f. W. Gerhard says that during
the quarantine Redfeld has been
just like st. Lawrence was all the
time.-Redfeld Journal.
Miller folks used to smile when out
erratic friend Bro. Sage would tap
a fresh keg OF words to tell us how
st. Lawrence was growing to be
"the Manchester OF the west," and
the metropolis OF all out doors, but
those days are gone, and now even
the old st. Lawrenceites crack a
joke about changed conditions "at
the grove"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07

The smallpox scare is gradually
s~ubsiding. The disease is reported
to be in several towns, that is, from
one to three or fopr eases in several
towns-eHcept IN. Redfeld, where
they had it good cpd hard. How.
ever, it seems to have finally been
taken hold 'ofin earnest, and has
possibly been checked there. At
any rate, the general town quaran-
tine WAS raised Thursday and bust
ness with the outside world was re.
sumed. The Rcd6eld mail, carrier
has resumed regular service from
Miller. During the RedfeTd qparan-
tine'he came onlyias lar as Odessa,
because the city authorities and
health officers OF .Ailler and St. Law
renee refused him admission. Car
rier Picket claims he hud not enter
ed kedfeld from Feby. 18th until
the quarantine was raised Feby.
2Sth. :
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07
o. H.

Many farmers report tn at the,
have been feeding some right along,
because they had plenty OF feed,
while Others boast that they have
gone through the winter without
feeding. Which Is ahead? Any child
ought answer that question. The
strong, well-fed critter win go onto
grass, and quickly show a month or
two ahead OF cattle allowed to
rustic altogether for their winter
feed. In fact as the stock business
becomes more important and calis
for more Investigation, the fact Is
developed that feed is about as i'm
portant a factor as blood. The
blooded animal. underfed is scrubby.
The ordinary grade animal we'll fed
10 often ga topper"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07

"A Riyalb by Request was present
ed Saturday night to a large au'li-
ence by the Miller Dramatic Club.
The play was very nicely rendered
and the players we're generously
congratulated upon their success.
The Cornet band also surprised and
pleased the citizens with a couple Of
tunes on the street, and several Sc
lections in the opera house. The
joint efforts of the entertainers were
well received, as demonstrated by
the practical expression OF about
$3.50 receipts, which nets about
$25.00 each for the library and
band. The promoters and particl-
pants can well feel repaid for their
labors and enterprise.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07
Calves for Sale.

IhaYe 20 head'o of good calves for
sale, 16 steers and three heifers. Call
on me at Miller. Will also sell three
blocks OF ground in. north Miller
four mules; two cows; one road
wagon, and one spring wagon /; one
mower, one hayrake, one corn pillow,
one STEERING pillow, one buggy, and
my house and lot in north Miller.
THOs. GRANT.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07

Postmaster Curtis, OF Washington
has been laid up for some time by
sickness. He is on the mend, and
will soon smiling ely sympathize with
tine important travelling man or the
impatient young miss with the
goo goo eyes, both OF whom are al
ways sure they have a letter in the
Office because-because--they wrote
to a party several days ago and
have received no answer!
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07
PUBLIC SALE.

At my place, Sec. 2O-112.7O-Ree
Heights township, will sell the fol!
lowing stock and goods on
Friday, March Goth 1901.
2good riding cultivators, ? good
harrows. 2 breaking plows, 1 new
gang pillow. 1 walking stubble pillow,
! sulky pillow, 1 strowbridge seeder,
/ grind stone, 1 tread power (goat),
i tanning mill, 2 good cupboards,
! gasoline stove. 3 tables (good), 1
organ, l sewing machine, 2 new
bedsteads, y 6oz. common chairs, 6
work horses, ] pony. 2 sets new
harness, 5 sets good harness, 1 pair
new brides, never used, 1 pr. new
lines, 2 saddles, 1 single rake -har-
ness, 2 riding brides, 5 or more
COWS (youDg), 2good Mccormick
mowers, l lumber wagon, 2 hay
racks, l header lgood shape), 2
header boxes, 1 cart and harness
new. Other things toosnumerous
to mention. Free lunch at noon.
Sale commences 1 O'Clock sharp.
Terms OF Sale: Sums under $500
cash. Sums over 5 100 1 year time
at II per cent Int. 1918
K. LAUZON.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07
The Appetite of A Goat

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics
whose stomach and liver are out OF
order. All such should know that
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, the won
derful Stomach and Liver Remedy
gives n splendid appetite, sound
digestion and a regular bodily habit
that insures perfect health and great
energy. Only Csc, at F~itzgerald's
drug store. 1874
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07

Prof. Ivison, OF Homecoming, Md,
suffered terribly from neuralgia OF
the stomach and indigestion for
thirteen years and after the doctors
failed to cure him they fed him on
morphine. A friend advised the use
of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and after
taking q few bottles OF it he says.
sit has cured me entirely. can't
say too much for Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure" It digests what you eat. 12t4
D. HI. COLLINS.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07

The stomach controls the situa-
ton. Those who are hearty and
strong are those who can eat and
digest plenty OF food. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure dig ests what you eat
and allows you to eat all the good
food you want. Ii you suffer from
Indigestion, heartburn, belching or
any other stomach trouble, this pre-
paration can't help but do yor
good. It he most sensitive stomachs
can take it, 12t4
O, II. COLLINS.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07

One touch OF nature Sunday, Mon
day and Tuesday, made winter and
March akin. Mr. Grounding 10, af-
ter all, about as safe as Hicks in
predicting. The grounding bats he
will strike it within six weeks he
claims to govern, and Hicks bets
that he will hit off the weather some
place in n big country.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07

On July LIST the war tax will be
taken off illegal papers, checks, money
orders, patent medicines, and many
things that are now inconysnient in
the general transaction OF business.
The people have patiently paid their
share thus, but viii be heartily glad
to have it over with.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07

Bears Tie The Kind You Have Always Bought
'''. Z &MZzzM
Horses Lost.

The following horses left my place
in Greenleaf township
4 gray mares, 2 sorrels, 1 black,
2 year old gray, l sorrel. 1 bay,
branded on right sholder with circle
over 4, l sorrel branded on should err
with ring. Colt no brand on, weight
from 100 to 1850. All mares and
with foal. $1.00 per head for the
10 cation OF the bunch of Horses.
Address GEO. LIVINGSTON, or
CHAs. MILLER.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07

Spring ZANE in last Friday like a
lamb, but it has been squally since
then. The goose hunter is looking
towards the south and breathing
hard.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07
have 800 good chickens for sale.
Come quick If you want any.
E.. M. DUNN.

See that you get the original De
Wits Witch Hazel Salye when you
ask for it. The genuine is a certain
cure for piles, sores and skin disease.
1874 o. III. COLLINS.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07

A patent lawyer OF Washington
says the idea long established that
a man could make any patent just
for his own use is n mistake. So IL
you are thinking ofmaking rotary
snow pillow or q sewing machine for
your own use don't do it.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07

All persons indebted to me on store
accounts are requested to call and
settle at once, as l need the money
bad. This means Everyone. Office
over my store room. 5tf
j. w. CoQUILLETTE.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07

Ladies call and see our new shoes
We Just recsiyed from the old and re.
liable North Star Shoe 60. The lat
est and the best. TIFF
HI. II. GREEyEs.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07

Oh-Ah-about that manure pile
and those old cans, the ash heap,
etc-but, you know it.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07

Land buyers are visiting this sec.
ton in considerable numbers and
are being shown the Snaps" by
land dealers.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07
Household Goods for Sale.

| wish to sell my household goods,
consisting OF furniture, carpets,
stoves, etc. Inquire at post Office,
st. Lawrence. 11t2
MRS. EMILY WAMpLER.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07

1T is easy enough to be pleasant
When life flows by like a song,
But the man worth while
IL the one who'can smile
When every thing goes wrong"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07
$4,000 Given Away.

Z. as Pc. 80 e q % ~ has ss.:. :..y sseis: % De
sssss q hs.ssH r. fws.sy..hvs ssessa.d don..: :xelss.s Of ~.
owes roo Mysf.:sto.s. n dasessses ses srs.f a.s s..ys s.ssfions o.
IN plain Enshsh: fhc sock = ssm EREE on rscefpf o. efamps 70 pay
cred Sso&, % 81 sfawps fOe cIokh bhpdhnc.
Adhu, Dr.. n. " PERCE, A.TsaEo. r. y.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07

Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought
S'', = ! NMzM
Land Wanted.

j want to buy some good quarters
OF Hand county land cheap for cash.
Write OF call on me at Miller.
tt G.. III. CARROLL.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1901-03-07

At my place, Sec. 20-112-7O-Ree
Heights township, will sell the fol.
lowing st ock and goods on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24
I'd MAINE CAVALRY
Will Hold Annual Reunion Here Wednesday
Of Present Week.

The veterans of the ID Maine Cayal-
ry Will gather in this city for their an
nual reunion, Wednesday of the pres
cnt week. Secretary George r.. Smith
Of this city, issued the call to that eff
feet and in accordance with the in
StructionS of the president of the asso-
citation. William II. Moody, some little
time ago.
The program arranged is such as to
insure Il tirst-class time for the visiting
comrades. The headquarters Of the
members during their stay here will I've
at the Hotel North.
At 10 o'clock a business meeting will
be held at G. A. Il. hall. at which time
officers for the ensuing year Will he
elected and any other necessary bust
ness transacted.
In the afternoon the party will take
the trip out over the Togus branch Of
the Augusta, TallowelI & Gardiner
Railroad to the National Home. The
car will leave Augusta ut 80 O'Clock.
giving ample opportunity to inspect
the buildings and grounds Of the
Home and listen to the band concert
by the National Home Band.
A camp fire will be held at $50 in the
evening in G.. A. II. hall. The program
will be largely Of a social nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-24
PERSONAL MENTION.

y. c. Graffam is in Boston on q
business trip.
VIII Soulc of Somerville. was in the
city on business. yesterday
John Dudley of Mt. Vernon. was a
business caller to the city, yesterday.
DIR. l.. l.. Mann of Cooper's Mills, was
a business visitor to the city. yester-
day.
George Richardson Of Brunswick.
was in the CITY on a business trip.
yesterday.
per. and Mrs. f. f. Newbert drove
10 Ocean Point. Monday. They expect
to return, Wednesday.
l.. II. Stevens of the firm of Stevens
e. Ballard. is enjoying a vacation at
his old home in Exeter
Calvin Griffin is very i'll at his home
On Coomb's Mill road. Or. Y. Il.
Campbell is attending him.
Rev Norman McKinnon left. yestcf-
day. for Bangor. to attend the otatt
Congregational convention.
Rev. G.. Fl. e. Seliger of North Au-
pusta was a passenger on the morning
train for Bangor. yesterday.
VIII ]. Neal of the York Courah'
one of Names brightest week.-Mrs. "a'
in the city. yesterday, and called OF
| the Journal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jason Moore of Somef
vile came 10 the city. yesterday. MIS-
Moore remained for visit Win ne
son, George Moore
! Or. l.. l.. Dolliver is on "eek
| hunting and fishing trip TO han5t'el
Ia kes. being the guest of Hon. Joe
/ Wilbur during his stay there.
capt. Clarence II. Cram mas re
,,rred from Providence, X L., "her'
he attended the National Encamp'nen
- tho Sons of Veterans. and Charies
town. Mass. where he visited "'''
| friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter d. Stinson lei
an the noon express yesterday Tor
eho,t trim TO New York: Mr.. Stinso
has been called to the postmasteis
convention at Atlantic City on som
special postal business. MRS: S'inso
Il 70 visit relatives in New York cur
ing his absence.