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The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

Colonel John had a pretty good idea
that reinforcements were on the way
to the spot, and he was fully deter
mined to get away before they ar
rived.
Whether the man understood or not,
he did not obey the demand, and
John was. much against his will, com
PEELED 10 commence with the tattoo
business again.
Really this was growing monoton
ous-too much of the same thing
when he particularly desired a change
in the program.
AT any rate his bombardment must
be producing chaotic state In the
fellows mind. and II continued a
short time longer would result in his
was more IA condition of habit than
anything else.
The first fellow had by this time re-
covered his senses to certain de-
gree.
AT any rate he seemed to know
what was the cause OF the beautiful
headache from which he was suffer.
ing.
The first thing Colonel John saw
was this man, still squatted upon the
ground. and covering him with gun.
How was he to know 1t was the
empty carbine of the first trooper?
He thought his life was in danger,
and giving desperate wrench sue
ceeded in getting away from the
clutch that would have detained him.
A quick dodge-the sound of a ham,
mer falling upon an empty chamber.
and John knew his chance had come
at last.
He did not wait 10 finish either OF
the two men whose Interference had
been the cause of sc much trouble 70
him.
Freedom was too valuable for him
to fritter away one second of time in
the endeavor to avenge his wrongs
and this freedom seemed so close to
him that all he had to do was TO put
out his hand and grasp it.
When he plunged into the fores. he
knew some of the other troopers were
coming up. and in very short time
they must know all.
What mattersd it?
The surrounding wood was familiar
to this soldier of the Federal host
as lad he had spent many day in
play in this section. so that almost
every tree was known to him.
He could with IMMUNITY defy then
now.
OF course lie had not yet left al
danger behind. since he was inside
the Confederate lines and it would
be well for him to keep constantly or
the alert for signs of his foes.
So he made his way along.
Several times he drew near camp
fires only to give them wider berth
for around, them he could see man,
stalwart figures in the gray of tn,
Confederate host.
ITO be continucd)
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

thing else he had clasped his long
arms around the body of his unknown
antagonist.
1t was with the pertinacity of
bulldog, however, that he maintained
this hold.
Vain were Johns frantic endeavors
to make those steellike bands relax.
He seemed held as tightly as in a
wise.
Then like an inspiration there
came to him the remembrance of the
fact that he held in one hand the
empty revolver.
This he had chung to through ALL
1t might now serve him good pur-
pose.
Without a seconds delay he COM
menced to batter the trooper with the
weapon.
Such a fusilade of blows raining
upon his face made the fellow lose all
desire to hold his tormentor in the
circuit of his embrace-indeed. just
then his one thought seemed to be a
desire to get rid of such plague
without delay.
No sooner did John find the long
arms release their hold than he was
quick to avail himself of the chance
presented.
He sprans TO his feet
1t was high time.
The second trooper had made good
use of his opportunity. and was al
most within striking distance.
Patience has its limits.
The Federal had about reached that
point where forbearance ceased to be
a virtue.
He was moreover forced into COZ
ner and where ii became absolutely
necessary that he adopt some new
line of tactics.
The man as he came swinging for
ward had his gun raised
No doubt it was his full intention
to make use of the dubbed weapon In
scattering the brains of the intrepid
Yankee to the four winds.
To this disposal of his own individ-
ual property Colonel John was ready
to enter demurrer.
He believed there were other uses
TO which this same brain power might
be put, and which would be more to
his advantage.
Instead of endeavoring TO leap in
among the trees and make on, he
simply backed away and stood there
as If awaiting the onset.
His defiant attitude and the mar
ner in which he presented the re-
volver gave the trooper the impress
sion that he was heading into great
peril.
He fully expected to hear the sharp
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

voice, had managed to clear half of
the distance that originally separated
him from the unknown object at
which his bullet had been sent II
seemed in vain.
~ ". while Colonel John had a
healthy respect for flying lead. born
of intimate acquaintance in the past,
he cared little or nothing for mere
vocal music in the shape of threats,
10 matter what fearful shape they as
sumed.
Consequently. when he had arrived
ut what he considered the proper
position for new move he jumped to
his feet without further ceremony
and Immediately made a plunge into
the woods.
A singular thing occurred just then
The colonel bounded straight into
the arms of another trooper who. at
tracted by the confiagration had been
through the woods.
When two bodies moving in oppo-
site directions come together. the col
lision is apt to be severe. and in
n1.e cases out of ten the one which
at the moment of contact chances to
be moving the faster comes out better
than the other.
In this case 1t was the Federal who
dashed upon the Confederate trooper.
who. too astonished to offer any re-
sistance. even If such a thought had
come into his head. merely opened his
arms and received the shock.
Such was the impetus with which
John CONNIE lced 10 make his des h
into the WOODS that he quite carried
the other OFF his feet. and both rolled
over In a heap.
This was In SHe way ar un ro.tun-
ate thing for the Federal officer.
Left alone with the fellow he ct,r,d
readily have mastered him.
The thought that struck him with
alarm was the fact that the owner
'rcoper WAS advancing as fast as his
legs could carry him.
Given half minute or so o. time
and he must reach the spot.
That then?
Well. he would have cha.Icc TO
use his saber to some advantage. and
without any danger in return. seeing
that the Federal would be in 70 con
dillon to make any defense.
The very thought encouraged John
10 make the most desperate efforts
;og ard release.
Although they had gone do vn IT,
setber the Confederate was naturally
underneath.
faroush instinct more than lay
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

report. and feel the sudden twinge
that would declare the fact of his be-
ing wounded.
Nevertheless, he was possessed of
grit. and instead of lodging aside as
the colonel had hoped might be the
case. he rushed directly forward
meaning to be upon the enemy ere
he could fire.
1t was a foolhardy act providing
John had been so situated that he
could reap the full advantages thus
offered to him.
There was plenty of opportunity to
pull trigger and plant a ball Just
vi ere it would accomplish the most
good.
Unfortunately John could not avail
himself of the chance, but after all
1t did not matter
Something else interviewed.
Fortune was not yet done playing
strange tricks.
The man who advanced found II
necessary to keep his eyes upon the
object of his assault. for he believed
he might even yet escape the bullet
he expected soon TO be loose |.
Under these conditions he could
not very well observe the route he
was taking.
There was an obstacle in the way
This proved to be nothing more MOI
less than the half-stunned fellow with
whom Colonel John had just engaged
and over whose devoted Uranium he
had exercised his arm with SO much
vigcf.
OF course the second trooper trip
ped.
Losing his balance he fell headlonc
to the ground at the feet of the colo
mel.
Some instinct seemed TO cause him
to Immediately lay hold of the others
ankles.
This the colonel at once resented
as an insult 20 his dignity
a, his flight was impeded he fount
himself compelled TO turn upon his
er envy, bound to make him relea Sc his
hold.
Down upon his knees he drcppea
and again began striking oil. righi
and left with his revolver.
Oaths and then croans and cries o.
pain attested to the fact that he was
visiting condign punishment on the
head of his enemy
In spite of his agony the fellow held
on with the tenaci,y of bulldog.
Let loose-do you hear-let go. or
| rht Il have to Kill YOU" said the Fed.
o,rl.
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26
TAKE BABIES TO THE POLLS.
Australian Women Vote With Infants
in Their Arms.

When the various provinces of Aus
tralia were federated into one com.
monwealth and the federal franchise
was given to women the newspapers
were e:eatly concerned as to what
would become of the babies while
their mothers We're out voting, says
the New York Tribune.
They never thought of how the
babies We're getting on on the 3Gi
other days of the year" said Miss
Alice Henry OF Australia to the New
FORK Equal Suffrage Association, at
the Hotel Aston. but their possible
fate on that one day out of the 3G5
seemed to give them great concern.
BET the matter settled itself very
simply. We found on the first day
when we enjoyed the federal fran
chise. that there were plenty of WON
en- politicians ready to stay with the
babies while their mothers went out
and voted. They were organized and
detailed for that very purpose. But
many of the mothers did not think II
necessary to avail themselves of such
services. for there was no law against
taking the babies to the polls. I my.
self saw perambulators going down
the streets by the dozen on election
day and some women actually marked
their ballots with their babies growing
and gurgling in their arms
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

Prof Phelps of Yale is quoted as
saying that if all the undergrad yates
In America should be placed in one
room and tested by common exam
nation on the supposedly familiar
stories of the Old Testament. such
instances as Adam. Eve and the Gar
den of Eden, Noah. Samson, David
and Goliah. Moses and Pharaoh. the
results would be a magnificent con
tribution to American humor. No
doubt And great many graduates
and other persons who pride them
selves on liberal education might
safely be included in the list of ignor
nmuses on the subject. There is Il
vast amount of ignorance concerning
the greatest book that was ever pub
iished
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26
CHAPTER XIII.


Tears Shed for Me7"
Colonel John was not killed by the
bullet which the Confederate trooper
sent in his direction.
The intention of the aforesaid troop
er was doubtless good enough, but his
execution trihe faulty.
Perhaps his haste was to blame, or
his aim little unsteady.
In all probability. however. the real
cause might be laid at the door of the
flashing flames which made 1t very
| deceptive light.
The motive of the colonel for pre-
tending that he had been laid out by
the bullet was plain enough.
He fully expected the other two
men. and indeed perhaps half score
TO boot. would be ready to follow the
first shot with a shower of lead.
1t was in the hope and expectation
of avoiding these that he threw him
self forward. and rolled upon the
ground with all the symptoms of
dying man, when in truth the leaden
messenger had hurtled harmlessly by
FOOT or two from his head.
lie was only ten feet. more or less,
from the edge of the woods.
Once in the shelter of the trees.
Colonel John felt his chances of es-
cape would be much better than on
the open.
When he threw himself forward
with such dramatic effect, Ridge
way managed to roll over and over
several times until he had reduced
the distance by half
He brought up in such position
that he could look in the direction of
the house.
This was n wise precaution
The fellow who had fired nigh.
evince some curiosity concerning the
nature of his game or the possible
brilliancy of his aim. and 1t would be
only natural for him to come out to
investigate.
In this surmise Colonel John made
n center shot
Some such motive Influenced the
| marksman.
He had left his comrades and was
advancing toward the spot where tie
object of his quick fire had fallen.
R.dgeway had no idea of awaiting
is coming. since he was in no condi-
ion to meet the man.
Knowing his only chance lay In
i.peedy flight the Federal rolled over
few times more
He was now at the border of the
-ees.
The trooper stumbling along and
houting at the top of his hoarse
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26
COLORADO
LAMAR

There are fashions not only in WON
ems clothes but in women themselves.
certain style of woman becomes
the vogue. Lydia Languish reads SEN
timental novels, dissolves in tears at
moments notice, and finds elope-
ment necessary spice for marriage.
A century later Lydia's clinging type
goes out,-with lego mutton sleeves.
and the athletic girl takes the cen
ter of the stage, with her short skirt,
her long stride and her loud voice
The dominant note of the early TWEEN
,,eth century woman is her ability to
be interesting. BE she plain Or beau
tiful blonde, strawberry" or bru-
nette, she must be pleasant To listen
well is not enough; she must have
a quick wit and clever tongue.
which should be kind as well. The
dull, the quiet, the simpering are out
Of fashion. and even the athletic girl
must look to her laurels. lest the en-
tertalning one prove her successful
rival with the eXacting sex. One mod
ern freak of the mode deserves soon
10 pass away. remarks the Youths
Companion. The modern woman re-
fuses to grow old. At first sight that
seems worthy ambition. But with
the Punishment of caps and shoulder
apes something of the gentleness
grace and wisdom of old age has also
been lost. In place of those lovely ac-
compartments of advanced years we
ind other things which make their
bearer nondescrlpt travesty Of
youth, whose hat, complexion and
conduct are as gay as they are unbe-
coming. Somebody once said that
.he finest thing God ever made was
1 beautiful old woman. 1t behooves
Is not to let her dignity and calm
ler poise. sagacity and charm go out
IF fashion.
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

We now know why the scepter is
slowly passing from the h'nfs OF the
masculine. 1t is because of his clothes.
Miss Agnes Repplier. Philadelphia
essayist and club woman. says so. She
says so long as men wore costume
that interpreted their strength. en-
HANGED their responsiveness and con.
cealed their shortcomings" so long
women accepted them as masters
When men rashly abandoned the
bright costumes that Charmed the
other sex they saw their finish. The
situation seems hopeless. Either men
must 90 back to velvet knee brooches
and god buckles siashed doublet, lace
trimmings. fcathered hat and lingerie
or let woman go on dominating. II IS
up 20 mah.-Memphis Scimitar.
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26
Pullman Common Carrier.

Austin. Textile Texas Railroad
Commission has issued an order de-
rlaring Pullman cars common carriers
and providing that all such operated in
Texas shall be under its immediate
and constant supervision, providing
reduction in rates upon the same of
twenty per cent. and specifying that
The Pullman company shall consult the
commission regarding the number of
cars operated as to increase or de
crease in number, file its operating
books, etc, and report all operations
TO the commission the same as rail-
roads. are required to do.
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26
Holiday Passengers Killed.

Enderlin. N. D-Loaded to Its full
capacity with people going to their
homes in the East to spend the Christ
mas holidays, the southbound train on
the Minneapolis. st. Paul and Sault Ste
Marie crashed into n switch-engire in
the west end of the railroad yards at
this place at 2:lO O'Clock Sunday
morning. Eight men were killed out
right and one since died of his inju-
ries. Twenty-seyen were seriously in
jured and it is likely that the Heath
list will be added to. Fire burned the
vrsckage but was controlled until the
injured were extracted.
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

Tver. Russia.--Coupt Alexis Ignati-
eff, councillor of the empire and
former governor general of Kieff, Vol
hynia and Podolia, was assassinGted
Saturday in the refreshment room of
the mobiles assembly hall. The man
who killed him endeavored to commit
suicide. but was overpowered and ar
rested. His identity has not been es-
tablished. A card of admission to the
Zemstvo, bearing the name of Kulick-
off, was found in the assassin's pocket.
His appearance is that of a working
man. Ignatieff was first an advocate
of reform, afterwards of repression.
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26
New Railroad to Mexico.

Kansas City.-The Kansas CITY.
Mexico & Orient Railroad. projected
from here to Topolombampo bay. will
be running trains through from Kansas
City to San Adele, Texas, a distance of
I'll miles. by October, 1907. accor1in.,
to statement made to-day by Pre- ST
dent Arthur Z. Stillwell. Out of gao
miles in Me 20, over $3.50 miles of this
road are now in operation. In the
United States the railroad is nearly
graded from Emporia, Kansas. to San
Angelo. ard 27s miles of the track is in
operation. Az
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

In the last Is years British bank de-
positors have doubled in number, from
less than 100000 to 10000, 900. and
the ratio of depositors to population
has increased from 1 in to 1 in 4.35.
Deposits have increased from $2se..
140,S61 to s74O,24s.1s1.5O, and the mum.
Der of postofiice banks from 10000 TO
1900. The average of each account
is now s74.3O. The scope OF the bank
has been enlarged, SO that now $243.3s
can be deposited in any one year. and
the total deposit of any one individual
may aggregate s973.3O.
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

The Michigan supreme court has
decided that the evidence submitted
by monograph is admissible. The
question was raised in case where
motel proprietor was trying to
prove how the value of his property
had been diminished by the prox,
unity of a railroad and the blowing
of whistles and the shunting of cars
The photograph won the case. We
believe the admission of such cvi.
dence to be novelty. Higher courta
might override the decision Imagine.
says the Utica Observer, If you can.
he supreme court of the United
States listening to a photograph,
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

Eoctor-The trouble with You is
vat you don't take enough exercise
TAXI more.
Dlinks-Thanks How much do l
owe YOU?
Doctor-Two dollars. Here is your
change. Much Obliged. Heigho,
don't feel very well myself"
Blinks-You take too much ex-
er',iGc, doctor. Take less. Two so
lara, please."-New York Weekly,
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26
Chinese Famine Proclamation.

Washington. President Roosevelt
Sunday issued proclamation calling
On the people of the United States to
contribute funds for the relief of the
millions of famine sufferers in China,
who are on the verge of starvation.
The President says he will ask Con
gress for authority to use government
transport vessels to carry food to the
famine-stricken region.
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

C. w. Benton, who has been n
sweeper at the I.oveland sugar factory
for some time. has with his wife been
awarded s12 900. 900 of the estate of an
uncle who recently died, leaving an i'm
mense estate near London, Ontario.
Of this they will receive $4,000 900 In
cash at once, the other $4,000, 900 to be
distributed as the estate is settled.
The Bentons will return to I.oveland
Immediately after the holidays to make
it their home.
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

The wife of Cincinnati ministo,
has recently been voted salary by
her husbands congregation. The min.
lster's wife as rule earns everything
she gets. and then. half of the time.
she does not get it, says the Minneap.
oils Journal. The Cincinnati example
is worth thinking about.
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

vaudeville performer in New
York allows an automobile to ru,
over him. He differs from the rest
Of US in having some option in the
natter.
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

Notwithstanding some recent good
gun records on British warships the
admiralty still seems to lack conf.
uence The plan to make target OF
the wrecked and abandoned battleship
Montague on Lundy island has been
abandoned, for fear the gunners might
destroy a lighthouse that is in tho
neighborhood.
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

The French ministry has decided
to abolish the cuirass. There are 10
regiments of cuirassiers in the French
army. The weapon has been famous
Tor hundred years. and It's traditions
from Austerlitz to Worth are among
the most glorious of the French army.
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

Having seen several OF the new
winter hats. we cant find 1t in opr
neart. exclaims the Topeka Capital
TO criticise Hetty Green for sticking
% her old one
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

A Binghamton man says that he
las solved the riddle of the sphinx,
out perhaps he will realize that he
hasn't, after he gets sober.
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

A cat named Pmkeye has died at
W1lkesbarre. Pa, leaving an estate of
$2o,0O0 to a sister cat. Each of the
cats inherited $4,000 last year from
u. +. Dilley, an eccentric millionaire.
The Lamar register., 1906-12-26

Kindness to the just is never lost.
iays Plautus. And 1t isn't a bad idea
% stretch ito large dog. for ex-
ample.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-28

Jacksonville and Sunnybrook, 10th Dis
trict.-Mrs. Sarah Green, who bad been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Clark, of Lancaster: Pa,
has returned to the home Of her son, DR.: John
s. Green, of Long Green Valley. The Ladies
Aid Society of Chestnut Grove Church met at
DR.. Green's to welcome her and the affair
proved a complete and very enjoyable sur
prise to her. A delightful supper was served:
Mrs. Green will not soon forget her cordial
welcome home and the kindly greetings OF
dear friends with whom she has spent her
entire life.
The congregation of st. Johns Lutheran
Church, near Sweet Air. will hold lawn fete
at the church, on Wednesday evening, August
LIST, if fair, if not the next fair evening. There
will be fancy table, refreshments in abund-
ance and the grounds will be brilliantly lighted.
A pleasant evening is promised by the ladies
to all who favor them with their patronage.
A general invitation is extended.
A number of young people from different
sections of Baltimore and Hartford counties
assembled at Manor Glen Race Track last
Saturday afternoon and enjoyed the trials OF
speed of the promising horses of the members.
Some good ones are being developed and the
track is affording much enjoyment to many.
DR.. Thomas II. Emory is president OF the as
ISOLATION and Mr.. Jacob j. Reuter-, secretary.
Mr.. Lewis Hilgartner, well known business
man of Sunnybrook who was recently mar
ried, was given serenade by the Sunnybrook
Cornet Band few nights ago and the music
was eDJOyeu ny many. 1ne many IrleuuS Vi
the bride and groom tender them their warm.
est congratulations and wish them much hap
piDess.
Miss Allis, of California, is visiting her sister.
Mrs. William L. Schmalhorst, at the manse
Sweet Air. She is very much pleased with this
section of Maryland.
Masters Lloyd and Raymond Connolly, son
of Mr.. Dixon Connolly, of Baltimore, are
spending their vacation with their uncle, Mr..
John W. Smith, well known farmer near
Sunnybrook.
Miss Marion Smith, of Baltimore, is visiting
her aunt Mrs. MARS, near Sweet Air.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Durham, of Jackson
vile, have returned from visit to the latter's
father, Mr.. Baker. of Hartford county, who
has been indisposed for some time.
Rev. w. L. Schmalhorst led the Young
Peoples Q. e. meeting at Chestnut Grove
Church last Sunday night. Despite the in
clement weather there was good attendance.
Mr.. Henry Snitker, who had been spending
some time with relatives near Sweet Air, has
returned to his home in Baltimore. He great
ly enjoys his visits to this section of Baltimore
county. M.