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see re, but-rorg1ve my apparent dis
couTtesy-I would rather be alone.
GoCd-by."
Wait" she said. THAT man on the
Wabash"
by heaven" he interrupted savagely
he was a man of somewhat elemental
passions when he was aroused, and he
was thoroughly aroused then-"have
you no mercy. no pity? This is too
much! I don't want to hear word
about him. Whoever he is l."
Stop, sir" cried the girl impress
sively, "or you viii say something for
which you will be sorry"
Sorry l should like to have him
within reach of my hand!" he said
grimly. extending his arm as he spoke,
and his expression was not pleasant
to see. I'd
"I am sure" she went on hurriedly,
cutting him off. you would not do a
thing to him if he stood right here"
Would I not? And pray, why
not?" he asked bitterly.
Because
She stopped reluctant to disclose her
secret. Once she did so her power was
gone.
Because" she said again.
Tell me in heavens name! You
torture mel"
Because he-is-my-"
Again she stopped and again his
anxiety got the better of him. He
caught her hands in his own and held
them with a grasp that hurt her.
My God, will you cease this
cruelty? He is not your-you are not
really married to him, are your"
Hardly. Let go of my hands," she
answered, striving to draw away; yet
for a fairly strong young woman she
exhibited an astonishing feebleness in
her endeavor.
who is he?" with imperious insist
ence.
MY father-therel Now will you re-
lease me?"
Your fatheri And there is no other
MANI" in great bewilderment, through
which the glimmering of a greater re-
lief began to shine.
She shook her head.
And you did this for him alone7"
'No-o-o," with reluctance. mot al
together for him alone"
WHO else them"
Il told you last night" she an
swered evasively.
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geant SIattery," answered the sergeant
OK the guard, a whilom friend OF Semp-
land. ION me own account. sor,
come to tell ye that they'll be afther
comm for We In q few minutes, an
have anythin'-any preparations to
make, ye'd better be quick about it,
SCR"
Thank you," answered Sempland
"You hear, dearest? You must go.
must have a moment to myself to en-
able me to face this court-martial.
Leave me now, beg of you. Go home.
After 1t is over 1 shall ask permission
of the general to have you visit me-"
Il cannot co. said Fanny Glen
aichly.
why not?"
Il am a prisoner"
"A prisoneri What for?"
For treachery, disobedience$ OF or
ders. oh, everything!" she answered
glibly
What do you mean"
General Beauregard sent me here
this morning. The court-martiaI is for
me. Let you. They're going to set you
free and 1 am to be tried and shot, it
may be-"
"Nonsensel How did he find out?"
II told him myself. I didn't dlsobey
you, you see. You had not forbidden me
to do 1t then"
What did you tell him?''
THAT Admiral Vernon was my IA
ther, and that 1 kept you-I-I-loved
YOU"
Great heaven! And"
And then he called the adjutant
general and they whispered together q
moment and then he sent me here"
why did you do it?' cried the man
reproachfully. They will punish you
in some way. would rather have died
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Slowly she felt herself being drawn
nearer to him. She struggled feebly,
glad to be overcome by his superior
strength. In another moment she was
in his arms for the second time. Her
head was bent down toward his
watch rocket. Holding her safe with
one arm he put his hand under her
chin, and turned her face upward
There were bushes on her cheeks,
laughter and tears in her eyes. The
interrupted kiss trembled upon her
lips, and he-wen, this time it was
longer than the night before and more
satisfying. AS he kissed her her arms
went around his neck again.
There was no other man." she
whispered. There never was any one
but you. I did wrong, very wrong,
but my father and you-that was my
excuse. And loved you all the time. I"
When there was opportunity some
moments later for articulate CONVEX
sation he endeavored to solve the
mystery Of her paternity, the under
standing of which he had put by IN the
face of more pressing business-or
pleasure.
Then your name isn't Fanny
Glen?"
That's part OF it"
What's the rest of it?"
Fanny Glen Vernon"
WHAT Is Admiral Vernon your
father?"
He is"
How is that?"
when the war broke out he stayed
with the North, was true to his flag. he
said. had seen little of him since my
mothers death, when I was 10 years
old. I was a Southern woman. 1t
seemed monstrous to me. begged and
implored him, but uselessly, and finally
our relations were broken off. So
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CHAPTER Xr.

There was q hurried movement on the
part Of the sentry in the corridor, fol-
lowed by the trampling of many feet
On the threshold stood General Beau
regard himself, his visage charged with
an unusual degree OF solemnity. Back
of him were grouped the members Of
his staff and others who had been on
the wharf the night before. They were
all in full uniform and made a most
impressive sight. 1t was a highly dra-
matte moment, full of menace to the
woman. AS for Sempland, he scarcely
comprehended 1t.
''The court-martial" whispered Fan
ny Glen fearfully, instinctively shrink
ing closer to Sempland as she spoke.
That officer knew, Of course, that no
court-martial was ever inaugurated in
that manner, but he said nothing. He
did not understand. He would await
developments. Something was in the
wind. certainly. What could 1t be?
Captain Sempland," said the gener-
al formally, advancing further into the
room, followed by the rest, you are
relieved from arrest, sir, and"
Captain Sempland?" murmured
Sempland in great surprise.
Eyes, sir, Captain Sempland, with
marked emphasis on the title you
are restored to duty forthwith, SIR"
continued the general, smiling at his
astonished subordinate. THE charges
of neglect of duty and disobedience of
orders which 1 made last night and re-
peated this morning are withdrawn.
There never was any suspicion of
cowardice or treason. Although you did
not succeed, having been prevented by
causes beyond your control, as 1 now
learn, from taking out the David, yet
your earnest desire to do so, the fact
that you volunteered for the detail,
and even besought me to give 1t to you,
the extreme measures to which you re-
sorted to escape from confinement in
order to carry out your orders, even 60
ing so far as to threaten a lady, war
rant me in promoting you. Here" re-
ceiving the weapon from one of the
staff officers. "is your sword. 1 return
1t to you." Next the general drew some
papers from his coat. Here is your
commission as captain. Here are or
ders which take you to the Army of
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dropped the name OF Vernon, and came
here to work for our cause.-the rest
you know. But could not let him
be blown up unsuspecting, could I? II
he were killed in action 1t would be
terrible, but that was a dreadful end
ing. I thought don't know what I
thought. I love the South, but"
IT understand, my dearest" he said,
in no condition to understand anything
very clearly, and caring little for the
moment for anything except that she
loved him.
And you forgive me?"
Forgive you? With all my soul.
This moment, with you in my arms,
with your arms around my neck, with
your kisses upon my lips, with your
words in my ear. with your love in my
heart-this makes UP for everythingl
] shall go to my death gladly"
Your death?"
Eyes. Your confession to me makes
no difference"
But I will tell the general"
Il forbid It! Darling, you have COM
mitted an act of treason to the South,
and while your love for your father
and for me-has explained 1t, you could
not make such a plea as that before
any court-martial composed of soldiers.
You would only harm yourself and you
would not help me, and so 1 won't al
low it,"
But I will tell the general"
Dearest, no." said SempIand, snil-
ing fond1y at her. I'VE will anticipate
what might have been. II all had gone
well you would have promised to obey
me before the altar. Would you not?"
She nodded with astonishing docility.
We'll, then
"And If 1 will not?"
why, then, / shall have to discredit
you, as threatened, and my own situ-
alton will be more serious than before,
for I shall brand myself as coward,
as well, and you would not like your
lover to have that stigma on him.
You Will not let me save you, then?"
NO." answered the man, signing
deeply, ''and life is so different to me
now. 1 didn't care an hour ago what
happened. but now"
There was a tap on the door.
What is it?" he called out impa-
tiently.
Its me, Lieutenant Sempland-Ser-
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must De court-martialed or Mr.. semp-
land win be-"
'T-I-might do ito save-his life,
sir" she said. blushing furiously again.
However It Is done" said sempland.
however 1t may be brought about, 1t
satisfies me completely"
of 'twere done when tits done.
'twere well 'twere done quickly"
quoted the general with striking appo-
siteness. greatly delighted at the out
come Of the affair.
Il agree with you entirely. sir" re-
turned Sempland. smiling-it was the
part Of wisdom for a captain to agree
with general always. and the way Of
prudence was the path Of pleasure In
this instance.
Captain Sempland," said Beaure-
gard, your orders may not be carried
out until tomorrow. There will be time
enough before that time for a weddinz.
in which, in the absence of her father.
promise myself the pleasure Of giving
away the bride. Now, gentlemen, we
will leave the-ah-two cuIprfts to talk
it over for few moments. Let me
know your decision. Miss Glen, as soon
as may be. that I may decide whether
to assemble or dissolve the court. And
rest assured the happenings Of last
night and this morning, so far as they
concern Miss Glen, are not to be spoken
outside this room by ar one Good
morning"
Fanny Glen" said Sempland when
they were alone once more, ARE you
marrying me to save yourseIf?"
She shooL her had
"Rhett sempland. are you marrying
me-" she asked In return. ito save
yourself?"
II am marrying you, you little
darling. as you very well know, because
1 love you
And that is my reason. too" said
Fanny Glen.
Fanny Glen" be said imperiously
come herel"
And to him she came with astonish-
ing meekness.
Put your arms around my neck"
And obediently she put them.
Lift up your head"
Slowly, surely. UP 1t came
After all. Fanny Glen did love a mas
terful man.
THE END.
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CHAPTER Y.

u think they would believe me against
even you" answered Sempland. Il
would tell them that you-ah-love me
and that you were trying TO save me.
And more, If you say one word to Cen
eral Beauregard or any one else about
It after you leave this room I give you
my word Of honor Will declare that
/ was afraid to go and that 1 stayed
with you"
Why will you be so foolish?" she
asked.
Because love you" he burst out
that's the only reason. have told
you before, but you did not seem TO be-
lieve it-at least you did not appear to
care; but now It won't hurt you to
hear II once more. You won't have to
hear it again from me. It's the last
time. I expect every moment they will
be here to summon me before the court
martial, so I must tell you now. You
are a cruel, heartless coQuette. You
encouraged Lacy"
II did notl" Indignantly.
"And you didn't discourage me-"
How dare you say so?"
Last night when held you in my
arms and kissed you"
Il was powerless."
When I released you you clasped me
around the neck and returned my ca
ress. I'll swear you did, and all the
time you had another man in your
heart"
Another mani" she exclaimed in
great establishment.
Yes. That man on the Wabash"
"Oh, the man on the Wabash"
Yes. You wanted TO save him. So
you played with me. Why weren't you
honest about it? Why didn't you tell
me the truth? But no, you chose to
disgrace me for him. Well, you succeed
ed. shall pay the penalty. shall keep
silent for your sake. He may have you
and you may have him, but my death
will be ever between you. The burden
Of obligation will be heavy upon you
both, more than you can carry!"
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room. them" she went on with becom-
ing humility.
This room is not mine; 1 am a pris-
oner, madam. I have no choice as to
my guests"
But you will soon be free" returned
the girl quietly. THAT is, as soon as
General Beauregard learns that Il
Give yourself no concern, Miss Glen,
he said loftily; Il shall not betray
you"
What! You won't tell him?" amaz-
edly.
Il will not" sternly.
But they say heard-you are to
be-court-martialed."
Her voice sank TO low whisper, as IL
she were awestricken by the heavy It'd
ings.
Il am"
And that you will be found guilty"
L shall be-"
"And-you may-be-shot!"
You should have thought Of that last
night when you arrested me, impris
oned me and so made me false to my
duty. But what's the use" He
checked the swift rush of his indigna-
ton and continued in bitter calm: "A
woman who could so tri1e with SOL
dier's honor cannot appreciate the con-
sequences to him"
I am sure" she went on very hum
bly,. that I didn't realize what would
happen"
"Of course not" sarcastically.
And lam willing TO make any amends
that I can. I will tell General Beaure
gard myself that I did it-that it was
my fault. That I alone am to blame"
I forbid you to do it," he exclaimed
with great energy.
7 do not care what you say, shall
do it," stubbornly.
You Go not know what IT means"
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- 1890 ~ -
say!"
"O-o-h!" cried the
girl, blushing furi-
ously and dra wing
away from her
lovers side.
"Quite so, an
swered the general
with deep gravity.
too deeD not to be
suspicious. while
Sempland's heart
leaped with happi-
ness. This was the
meaning Of the
generals little
play, then.
''P r o C e e dings
which would have
to be instituted
against Fanny Glen
could then be al
lowed 70 drop,
continued Beaure-
gard, enjoying the
situation immense
ly. rs not that a
solution, gentle
men?" he asked,
throwing back his
head and laughing
cheerfully at the
pleasant ending Of
he little comedy
ie had planned.
which pleased the
Tm all audience
hugely.
THAT is the hap
piest Of all solu-
tions, sir" said
Sempland, taking
F a n n y Gle ms
hands.
'I won't be mar
ried simply to save
my life" said the
girl.
"Or course not"
said the general.
ssYef effhar uo,,
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her further speech, you cannot think
to escape scot free. Such actions can
not go entirely unpublished. As long as
Miss Fanny Glen exists she must suf-
fer for her actions. You are agreed
with me, gentlemen"
I'VE are, sir" d.
1t was remarkable the unanimity
with which they all supported their
generals decision, on so serious a mat
ter and practically without delibera-
tion.
Captain sempland. as a soldier,
am sure you will acquiesce In the views
Of your brother officers"
sempland bit his lip. Fanny Glen
nestled closer to him and looked up at
him beseechingly.
"Oh, general" he said at last. Isn't
there some way out Of it?"
There may be-" said the general SOL
emnly. Let me think a moment. Sup
pose-ah. suppose Miss Fanny Glen
should disappear7"
But where can 1 go, sir7" asked the
girl nervously. "AIl that love" she
observed a smile fickering upon the
generals lips as she glanced at SemD-
land, IT mean everybody and every
thing that I love is here" She stamped
her foot impatiently. You won't send
me to the Union fleet? 1 know my
father is safe-but I love the South. I
will never do anything wrong again II
you won't send me away!" she pleaded.
1t was, indeed, sweeping promise.
one she could scarcely have kept.
There are other ways by which Miss
Fanny Glen might disappear" said
Beauregard gravely.
How, sir7''
You might change your name
again!"
Change my manner"
Yes. You might become-Mrs. Tshett
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answered sadly, drawing PACK a little.
Il know have neither power nor in
fluence over you, Miss Glen, but this.
at least. l can do. l can swear that
you are not telling the truth"
Il am sure they would not believe
you against me-" she retorted veha-
mently.
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he urged, MS neart
leaping at the
thought that she
was willing to set
him right and take
the blame upon
herself - and she
loved him after ALI
Yet he could not
permit her to do it.
You do not know
what this would
mean to you" he
repeated. 1T was
an act Of high
reason 10 the
South. They viii
put you in my pace.
They will certainly
punish you"
Would they shoot
me - she inquired
in her most fright
ened manner, her
eyes wide open with
beautifully simulat-
ed terror.
He felt so sorry
for the poor little
frightened thing.
He longed to gather
her up in his arms
and comfort her, re-
assure her.
They might" he
returned. stepping
nearer TO her and
Visibly unbending.
4 cannot have you
take the risk. /
won't allow it."
There was some
thing nice. after all.
in the imperative
mUcd. she thought.
But how will you
prevent it, Mr..
SemplaDd
I tell you, / for
bid you""
But If I disobey?
] never promised to
obey you, did r.
that is, not yet?'
Il cannot compel
YOU, Of course /" he
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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-04
COMMANDER OF THOMAS.

San Francisco, Nov. 2s.-Captain L.
V. Lyman is to be the new command.
er of the transport Thomas, succeed.
ing Captain Buford, who resigned a
few days ago and went back to Rhode
Island to make his permanent home.
Captain Lyman is now master OF the
big dredger Chinook, at work on the
Columbia river bar. He was formerly
in command Of the transport Sumner.
and had the reputation of being one
OF the best navigators ever in that ser.
vice. Under his command. too, the
Sumner was the cleanest and most
spiCk.and.span troopship in the fleet,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-04
INTER.iSLAND FANcIES.

There was a young lady from Hilo,
Who posed as the Venus de Milo,
Till her pedestal broke,
And she uttered a spoke,
There was once a young man on Kauai,
That sounded much more like a squeal
90"
Who tried like mynah to fly,
Till one day on a trip,
His wings they did slip,
And now he is soaring on high.
a Jap in a hurry one day,
Jumped of from the car the wrong
way,
Now he's riding on cars,
That don't give any jars.
And where passengers don't have to
pay.
4 hubby was in great wrath,
Cause the plumbers had torn off lath.
The next time he'll know,
The right place to go
For good plumbing. and that is to Bath
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-04

DR.. ARCHIBALD N. SINCLAIR.
Offices Rooms 2Os.2O9 Boston build.
Ing, Fort Street.
Telephones-Orice Main 1856; Resi-.
ience, Whito ?SGl.
hours-ll a. IN. to p. m; to s
:. M; to S pm; Sundays, IL TO pm.
=. o. Box SOL.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-04
DRS. WATERHOUSE and JUDD.

Corner Miller and Beretania streets.
Telephone White 1892.
DR.. Waterhouse, 10 to ~ a. m; 2 to
3 p. m; 1880 to s, Monday, Wednes.
day and Friday evenings.
Residence telephone Blue 1852.
Dr. Judd, . to 10 n. m; to 6 p. m;
1880 TO s. Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday evenings.
Telephone Blue 22l.
Sundays, 10 to IL a. m.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-04
TWO HEADS BEAT ONE.
GOVERNOR CONFERS WITH
HEADS Of DEPARTMENTS
SURVEYOR AND LAND coMMIS.
SlONER TO COOPERATE
PUBLIC WORKS BIG BuSI.
NESS AND POVERTY.

There seems to be an impression
that | have abolished the executive
council" said Governor Carter yes.
terday Afternoon between the hours ap.
pointed for his consultations with
heads of departments, 81 have not
abolished the council. Two heads are
always better than one and | want my
council to help me-"
Consultations, according to the new.
ly arranged calendar of official inter.
views. took place yesterday afternoon
between the Governor and Superinten.
dent of Public Works Holloway Sur.
veyor Wall and Land Commissioner
Pratt.
The Governor stated after seeing the
two latter gentlemen that the Survey
and Land offices would hereafter work
in perfect harmony. This had not
been the rule in the past, for often
work was done by one that intcrrered
with the work OF the other or did not
conform and much time had been
wasted and unnecessary expense in.
volved What friction had heretofore
| existed would now cease to be. Some
times the Survey Department surveyed
public lands for purposes of the Land
| Department which were later aband
! oned.
Surveyor Wall reported that his of
flee was preparing descriptions OF
areas for lighthouses likely to be oc
cupied by the Federal government. APP
preparations for the department, tC
the end of the year, will be just about
sufficient.
Commissioner Pratt reported tn,
signing of an agreement with tn,
Bishop Estate trustees for settlement
of a boundary dispute on Hawaii. Pratt
will investigate the suspended pro
posal for exchange Of Aiea land 10
the McKibbin property at Bcretania
Miller and Vineyard streets.
Superintendent Holloway's rcpOr
showed the necessity Of going slow IL
money matters for the rest OF the pres
ent year. Total obligations are $4,000
on an authorization Of s2O.J.
We will at least pay the labor bills,
said the Governor
Contracts already let amount 1
Si4,532 and work in progress undc
current account appropriations equal
100000. Almost $4,000 will be necC
ed to finish the years work.
The Governor stated that some q
the road boards had been in the habi
Of ignoring Superintendent Cooper
instructions, spending money in e>
cess of authorizations. Such action
will not be tolerated now said NJ
Carter.
The Inter.Island Telegraph Co. wa
authorized to change the location c
its station on Molokai to a point nca
Kaunakakai.
The Governor and Mr.. Holloway di
not see how the Government Coul
, proceed with harbor dredging on an
! other than the loan appropriation ,
$4,000.
Governor Carter stated that the Fee
cral Government had requested III
Territory to establish the Honolul
harbor lines, but funds were laCkln
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-04
PASSENGERS DEPARTED.

For Kauai ports, per stmr. Mikaha,
Ia, Dec. Sc. Tannatt, L, W. Russell,
NJ, James, John Nevins, Miss Gonsal,
YES, \. Haneberg, NJ, Lorcnz, Mrs. Con
salyes and child, NJ, Kearns, and wife
Prof. Alexander A. Gartley, \. c. Al
cNandcr, II. d. Cou2ens, Miss Forest
G. Il. Allen. j. Mcdonald Capt. j. II
Gonsalyes, Hee Fat, Chum Hing, NJ
j. Pcrclra. II. D. Silliman, \. Rock
IentZ. j. II. Truth.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-04

The following jurors were yesterday
afternoon sworn to try the case OF
+. NJ, Jones, charged with the murder
of his wife and mother-ln-law: J. X
Manase, Henry Zerbe, Hiram Kolomo-
ku, Edmund Norrie, w. NJ. Bush. d.
X. Hoapili. J. d. Cockett. J. A. La
welawe, Tom Jones, Joseph X. Clark.
Chas. II. Bellina and Frank Godfrey.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-23
NO TRAIN ON ELECTRIC, ROAD
Odd Fellows Will Have to be Trans.
ported in Carriages aud Cabs.
OTHER ELECTRIC RAILWAY WORK

That the Iron Mountain will not run
tho Odd Fellows excursion train into
town over the electric railway road
bed has been definitely decided. Re-
fore the railroad official swould consent
TO risk their engine and cars oh the
electric railway track, they asked that
a test be made by the citizens Of Farm
iugton or the railway company, by
running an engine over the whole
route. In case any accident occurred
the testing parties were to stand
responsible for any damage to the
engine.
When it is considered that frequent
ly railroad road beds, constructed with
infinitely more care than an electric
railway road bed, give way when an
engine runs over them, ii is seen why
the local company cannot afford the
risk of testing its track with a heavy
engine.
The livery stables AMI hack lines
will cndeavor to transport the visitors
on next Saturday and its thought that
transportation facilities to accommodate
all corners will be furnished.
The trolly wires Of the electric rail
way are being strung this week and If
the weather permits, the whole line
from Delassus to the power house will
be completed within two weeks.