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CHAPTER xv.-continued.

CHAPTER xv.-contlnued.
quite rights that the party be-
hind you, sergeant?"'
Yes, colonel"
Bring him here, then"
Lights from the interior OF the
house found avenues of egress through
door and window, casting broad ban
ners across the darkening piazza.
The so-called messenger was a
darby.
We'll Sambo, what do you want?"
demanded tie colonel.
rs you Kernal Ridgeway, sah?"
THAT is my name"
"Kernal John Ridgeway?"
Yes"
Use got somethin' for youse, sah'
We'll, out with it,"
Eyes, sab, in one minute, sab. jess
as soon as | disremembers whah |
secreted UNI, sah."
Then followed hasty search Of his
garments, until John was really afraid
the scarecrow would fall to pieces I'M
der such vigorous action.
He knew just how to deal with such
irresponsible creatures-they only
need firm hand to guide them-show
any excitement and they become too
ratified for anything.
WAS this a note you had, Pomp?"
he asked.
Oats jess wat 1t am, massa, IL
kin only recerlect whar put um."
stop and consider-you desired to
make it secure SO it might not be
lost"
Cory, how you knows dat, massa
kernal?"
where would the safest place be-
in the lining of your coat?"
Amt got none, sah."
"In your shoes?"
CORY, specks not wifi dem holes"
'In the lining Of your hat?"
CORY, massa kernal, you am a
wizard. 1t am dar, suah enuff, an
hyar am de note"
Colonel John took the crumpled pa
per and opened 1t.
No doubt his curiosity was some
what aroused, and yet the chances
were ten to one he would find it a
begging letter from someone he had
once known many years ago, who be-
lieved he might have some influence
now to save him from threatening
danger, for with the advent of the
Federal forces into Atlanta no doubt
more than one private score of long
standing was wiped out.
Whatever the contents of the miss
i've, the colonel seemed interested, for
he read it over again.
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There was nothing about the place

There was nothing about the place
to indicate danger
Federal soldiers could be seen on
the street in either direction, for At.
Ianta was tight in the grip of Sher.
mans host, and overrun by the boys
in blue.
Sergeant, wait for me at the door"
yes, colonel"
IF call or you hear any suspicious
sounds, enter"
Yes, colonel"
after you have broken every bone
in the body of this darky whom !
leave in your charge
Yes, colonel"
"Golly, dat am me--rse a dead mig
ger If de massa kcrnal hab fltn
groaned Sambo, but the sergeant paid
40 heed to his lamentations. and calm.
ly proceeded to lay hand upon his
shoulder, while with the other he ex-
posed a revolver, the sight of which
almost made the poor darky's WOO
stand up on end with fright.
Meanwhile Colonel John stalked up
70 the door. upon which he knocked
loudly.
There were lights in the house, but
glimpse of the interior could be oh.
tanned.
In answer to his summons the sound
of bolts being withdrawn could be
plainly, heard.
Then the door opened few inches.
What do you want?" asked a voice.
Il have come-you sent for me-
returned the soldier. 1T is Colonel
Ridgeway,"
Then the door opened wider.
Colonel John experienced a queer
sensation as in answer to the invita-
ton extended to him he stepped
across the doorsill and entered the
house.
He found himself in plainly fur
nished room.
Colonel John, having cast his eyes
around to make a mental note of his
position, now turned his gaze upon
a woman. the only person In the room.
She had quietly closed the door,
and stood there facing him.
He started at sight OF that darkly
beautiful face, seeing which she gave
low laugh, a disagreeable laugh that
gave the nearer a shudder.
well, | hardly expected to find you
here, madame" he said, with frown
"No doubt, and yet you knew was
in the city, my dear Colonel John"
returned the woman, advancing close
to his side.
That is true--you dared to call
upon my--that is upon Miss Granger,
and tell her base lie-to affirm that
| was your husband because through
the grace of my cousin Crockett you
have a right to bear the name of
Ridgoway. Perhaps | ought to thank
you for your kind action since I have
reason to believe it has furthered my
cause"
ITO he continued
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rode away, the black looking more
like grinnihg ape upon the back of
a horse than human being.
The colonel having one arm in a
sling was not In prime condition for
an engagement of any sort, but his
wound was slight and would be healed
in few days.
Soon tie environs of the city ap-
peared, the breastworks which the
Confederates had defended stubbornly
against superior fee, until the disas-
ters at Kenesaw, Peach Orchard and
other battlefields warned them Allan
ia was doomed, and they must evacu-
ate unless they desired to have their
homes wrecked by a bombardment
Then they rode among the houses
along the avenue that in the years to
come would be the most beautiful in
the Southland, the homes of senators,
governors and bankers.
When they pulled up at stable and
dismounted, leaving the horses In
charge, Colonel John turned to the
grotesque scarecrow whose hand had
delivered the message, saying;
Now it's your turn, my man. Lead
us to the house where this lady may
be found-the lady from whom you re-
ceived the note"
The negro cast a glance of inquiry
toward Shanks, which action was not
unnoticed by the colonel and his faith
full attendant.
Does we all go, massa keinal?"
asked the negro.
''The sergeant accompanies us. This
citysis in the hands of the Federals,
but there are many quarters, | do not
doubt, where the life Of Union Of
fcer might be in danger, did he
choose to roam about unattended
after nightfall. | am not so great a
fool. Lead on, Scipio, you hear?"
Eyes, sab, at once, sah," returned
the other.
Colonel John had already positive
evidence Of the fact that he was not
without bitter enemies.
That was the most cruel part Of the
civil war-it divided families caused
hatred between brothers, and pitted
father against son.
His cousin hated him bitterly, not
because John had ever done him an
evil turn, but simply on account of the
bitter feeling the wicked always en-
terrain toward any one different from
themselves.
Then there was Major Worden.
He had good cause to feel especially
bitter toward the Yankee colonel.
Being enamored with pretty Mollie
Granger, and resolved to win her for
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Ito be continued.
FEARED FOR HER NEW SHEETS
Wife Saw No Reason Why Husband
Could Not Die Quietly.

Could Not Die Quietly.
DR.. 7. e. Sanger, one Of the oldest
and best known physicians in north
ern New Hampshire, tells the follow
ing incident, illustrating that the rul-
ing passion in some women will show
even in the presence of death.
ION certain occasion, many years
ago." he says, Il received hurry
call to the old homestead of one Silas
Perkins, a misery old farmer living
out on the Waterford road. felt in
tuitively that either Silas or his wife
must be at deaths door for them to
call for the services Of doctor.
"On arriving at the house, the first
glance told me the old mans hours
were numbered. He was tossing from
side to side on the bed, and kicking
out wildly in all directions with his
long gaunt legs. BY the bedside sat
Mrs. Perkins, and fancied there was
an expression Of irritation and annoy
ance reflected from her face, rather
than sorrow or pity.
AT last she said, explosively:
'Si]as, can't you keep a little mite
quieter?
No, can't moaned the sufferer.
I'm dyin', I'm dyin'.'
We'll, maybe you arc, admitted
the wife, but still there amt no sense
in you rippin' and tearin' up my new
Sheets"
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To secure some memento of great
aunt to whom she had been much at.
tached, Mademoiselle Bertha Che,
vanne, young Partisan. attended a
sale of the old lady's effects. The
girl was poor, and most Of the ar
ticles were beyond her purse. A
shabby old prayerbook was put up.
Nobody bid for 1t except Mademoi-
selle Chevanne, and she bought 1t for
few sous. In turning over the
leaes she came across folded paper.
1t was will belueathlng to her the
whole Of her great-aunt's estate, val.
ued at $4,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19

Charles Dickens used to describe
the way in which Samuel Rogers, the
poet, told dlnner-table stories when
grown old and feeble. A man,ser-
want stood behind Rogers chair, and,
at appropriate intervals, would thus
admonish his master: TELL Mr..
Dickens, sir, the story OF the Hon.
Charles Townshend and the beautiful
Miss Curzon," The old poet would
start In slow chant: THE Hon.
Charles Townshend became enamored
of Miss Curzon. She was bee-yewti-
full. He be-ribed her maid to con-
ceal him In her chee-amber, and
when she arrived to dress for ball,
emerged from his hiding place. She
looked at him hxedly, then said:
why don't you begins? She took
him for the 'air.dresser."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19

A medical practitioner In the west
Of Ireland had for patient stall
wart peasant whose particular ailment
he was at loss to diagnose. At last
the physician brought him dozen
small but powerful pills, telling him
he would call again In a day or two,
by which time he would have finished
the box. In due course the doctor
looked in and found the sufferer In
bed looking very woebegone, and
complaining that the pills had made
him no better. Are you quite sure
you took the whole box, PATTI" in
quired the man of medicine. BE
gorrah, docther, | did that same, and
shure and had divil of time
swallowin' IL, but shure, docther,
Wen give 1t chance; perhaps the
lid amt come off yet"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19

A photograph served as n witness
in railroad case in Boston. 1t was
was used to reproduce the noise
which trains Of the elevated made in
passing a certain building. The owner
of the building asserted that the
rental value of his property was In
jured by the noise, and sought com
pensation from the railroad company.
1t was held that the photographic
record was as valid evidence of the
nature of the sounds as n photo
graphic record would be of the condl-
ton of street or of building.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19

Chicago, lll.-The Passenger De-
partment of the Chicago & North
Western Railway announces that the
opening of the Wind River or Sho.
shone Reservation public lands in
Wyoming has been postponed untll
August Is, 1906, b. joint resolution
of congress.
Railroad construction to the Reser.
walton border Is being pushed rapidly
and will probably be completed with
In q few weeks.
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It was suggested to Secretary
Shaw that the exit of ambassador
Bellamy Storer from the diplomatic
service was rather sudden and unex.
pected. mo, II was not" said Secre-
AIRY Shaw; ''it reminds me of the
story OF two men who stood on a
mountain and watched funeral pro-
eession go by. His death was rather
unexpected wasn't ito asked one
mountaineer. No. replied the other:
several horses have disappeared late.
ly and John has been under suspicion
for some time
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CHAPTER XVI.
The League Against the Colonel.

Inc League against tHc OUToHrT'
Colonel John was aroused by these
words of his guide-he had fallen into
cutie a reverie as he walked along.
and 1t may easily be surmised that
the peculiar adventure had happened
to him under the Lyndhurst roof oc-
cupied a prominent place in his
thoughts by day and by night.
He now found they were in front of
a rlain dwelling house.
1t did not differ from scores OF
others in the immediate vicinity,
which was Of the poorer classes.
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An Indefinite Term.

What do you understand by so.
ciety climber'?"
ut used to mean person who tried
10 break into society"
used to mean?"
Eyes. Now II may mean porch
climber in search OF society news"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-04-19

Lloyd George was addressIng

Lloyd George was addressing q
meeting in Wales, and his chairman
said: II ham to introduce you to the
member OF the Carnarvon Boroughs
He bass come here TO reply to what
the Bishop of ST. Asaph said the other
night about Welsh establishment.
In my opinion, gentlemen, the Bishop
Of ST. Asaph is one OF the biggest liars
in creashon; but he bass his match
in Lloyd Georgel"
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THE NEW SPELLING

W. ARE printing o" another
w page, the 800 words which
President Roosevelt has off
cially approved Tor Use in public docu-
mentS. And we are printing them sim
ply hs4rse we believe they will be OF
interest and value to many OF our read
efs. Spelling reform has got to come
not because Mr.. Roosevelt or any
body else endorses it-but because it
will commend itself to the users OF Ian
guage as sensible and right. What is
the good OF doing thing in hard
way when there is an easy one-whv
travel long road when YOU can travel
short one: What is the use OF tail
e To- make AK, or why lug in two or
threS SSuperfuous vowels when one
wants t" write demagog: Weren't YOU
"kist' as sweetly when you told it with
a It as when you told it with a "sed" ;
Lots OF the words in this list have al
ready been reformed in their spelling;
Tt We Sry with Hamlet to his play
ELS "Sh reform it altogether" What if
1t does alter the looks OF our language
-our language has ALWAYS been alter
ing its looks. One has to read Chau-
GERS Canterbury tales or Sponsors
Faerlc Quecne, as he would a foreign
tongue, with his lexicon at his side for
every line, almost for every word. Yet
GhagSfr and Spenscr were writing En-
gti4h'shre and undeilcd. Language is
a very flexible affair, and usage is its
greatest law. This new spelling is sim
ply asking Tor some such general usage
as shall approve and establish the sim
pIest and most natur"l forms and il is
hard to see what objections can lie
ag9pa it.
u!
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COLORA.

The remains OF Miss Hazel Sill, aged
u years, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Gurdon S. Sill. OF Baltimore, were
brought here Thursday morning and
taken to West Nottingham Presby-
terrain Cemetery for interment.
West Nottingham PRESBYTERIAN Sun
day School held their annual celebra-
ton in the grove on Thursday.
Mr.. Evan Barrett and family, OF
Havre de Grace, visited Mr.. and Mrs
John F. Pierce from Saturday until
Wednesday.
Miss Cordela Chamberlain returned
to Philadelphia last Monday after
spending some time with her cousin
Mrs. Walter McNey.
Mr.. Carroll Coalc is visiting friends
i'll this vicinity.
Miss Genevieve Turner, Rising Sun,
visited Miss Annie Fryer this week.
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Personal and Social Notes

y number "i her friends passed a
pleasant time at Miss Carrie Wit
worth, home last Friday evening.
Miss Mary Peoples. McSsrs. Bcrtis
Cooper and Frank EIarciS oi Perryville,
spent Sunday at the latter home near
town.
Man d. Price, Esq. alter a two
weeks visit home lett on Wednesday
for Union, s. c., where he is now To-
Gated.
Miss Rcba Salmon gave a water
melon party to quite number of her
friends at Gilpin Manor on Thursday
evening.
Mr. and Mrs. George r. Witworth.
OF Wilmington, spent Saturday and
Sunday with her mother, Mrs. \. +.
Shockley.
Julian Smith and sisters spent sew
eral days this week at Holt'S Cabin,
Elk river IRON which Mrs II. ID. Henry
and party returned on Tuesday.
The Misses Foard. OF North street,
enjoyed visit IRON their sister, Mrs
William Rothwell and daughter. Mar
ion, OF New York. and Mrs. George
Minor, OF Harrisburg. this week.
Miss Mary Z. Shivery. OF Andora,
enjoyed a two weeks visit from her cou-
sins, Miss Mary Hawthorne and bro
thcr. John. oi Philadelphia. also her
friend, Miss Myrtle Mckinney, OF Elk
Neck.
Miss Margaret Mcdonald. accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ]. NcHugh
and daughter Mary. and Mrs. Mary
Bermer. has returned to her home in
Philadelphia, after a pleasant visit to
her sister, Mrs. William Holmes in Elk
Neck.
Cards OF invitation have been issued
by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph d. SINNERS. OF
Woodlawn. to the marriage OF their
daughter, Addie May, and Mr.. Edward
e.. GlSriel, in Hopewell NJ. +. Church,
next WedneSday evening. September 5,
at seven o'clock. \ reception at the
brides home will follow the ceremony.
Mr.. Ralph H. Leopold, OF Pottstown,
Pa, recent visitor OF DR.. John H.
lamar 5, sails for Europe today to study
under BuSoni, the famed master organ
iSt in Berlin, the worlds centre Of
music. Mr.. Leopold is an artist of
much promise whose rectalS on the
new organ at the Presbyterian Church
were heard and are recalled with pleas
urc by all whose fortune it was to at
tend them.
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Seeking Help For Chilean Sufferers

DR.. John II. lamar, vce-president for
Cecil OF the Maryland Branch OF the
National Red Cross Society, through
State Secretary, George Norburv Mac
kcnzie, has received a circular calling
attention to the needs OF the sufferers
fro mthe recent earthquakes in Chill
and making an urgent and earnest an
peal for contributions Tor their relief
DIR. lamar writeS:-"I think this call
Will meet with prompt and liberal re-
Spouse from all sympathetic and chart
table citizens in the county. for
One touch OF nature
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THE,sRFPUBLICAN CONVENTION

TT HE proceedings OF the Repubi-
Ii kc can Convention will be found
~ on another page. The out
come "i that Convention was the nomi-
natiG u Ex-CongrcSsman William H.
JackEn This was not only anticipated
but Il was logical. Mr., Jackson'S
friends certainly have rood grounds for
claiming that he was elected to the
present Congress, and naturally feel
that'itAfsforty lair to give him chance
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A LEADERLESS PARTY

M X. William Jennings Bryan is
lNl safe home at last and the
Democratic party is at lib
ert yto breathe freely once again 1t
is simply appalling to contemplate the
dire consequences to that party, had
Mr. Bryan become permanently at
tached to some foreign soil, OF been in
quilted in the briny deep. Where then
would the Democrat, have been At;
Mr.. Bryan is not only their peerless
leader. he is about their only leader.
The TACT that the American people have
some several times already given him
their hurrahS. without giving him their
votes. should in no wise condemn the
Democratic hosts ior rallying once
again about his standard. Where else
can they rally: Democratic leaders
are not numerous enough in these days
ior the hosts to be too pcrnickity i'll
the matter OF selection. Indeed, in all
seriousness, here is found one oi the
most striking symptoms OF that great
party'S sad decay-itS present poverty
OF great men. When folks get to guess
ing as To- the next nominee OF the Re
publican party for the Presidency. the
gueSSes can easily be multipied-r.lihu
Root, Judge TAFT, Speaker Cannon,
Vice President Fairbanks. YOU can
: Il, .
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WEDDINGS
PRICE-T.AYLOR.

,FriSby's Choice" the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. J. c. Price. near Earleville.
was the scene OF pretty wedding on
the 22nd ult., when their daughter, Miss
Ellen Adar, became the bride OF Mr..
George b. Taylor, OF Aiken. The
groom was attended by his brother,
Ernest Taylor, and Miss Emily Price
was maid OF honor. Miss Annie Pat
tters,on played the wedding march. The
BRIDE wore gown OF Paris muslin and
carried white roses. Rev. w. A. Coalc
rector OF St. Stephens, performed the
ceremony. at which quite number OF
relatives OF the contracting parties were
present. Mr.. and Mrs Taylor took the
i. X O. at Singerly for a wedding trip
to, Washington, Mountain Lake and
other points. They will reside at
Aiken
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Low Rate Niagara falls Excursion

Popular ten-day excursions to Mia
CARA Falls will be run by the Pennsyl-
vanla Railroad Company on Fridays,
September I, 81 and October L. Spec
lal trains ri parlor cars, coaches and
dining car will start from Philadelphia
and Washington.
Niagara Falls, Niagara Gorge, the
Whirlpool and Rapids never lose their
absorbing interest to the American peo-
pie.
For illustrated booklet and iull in
formation apply to nearest ticket agent.