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require the men to labor increasingly
toward the accomplishment Of this i'm
pOrtant object.
On the 18th Gen. Beauregard issued
the following order previous to his de-
parture for Montgomery Ala:
headquarters Military Division Of the
West. Tuscumbia, Ala. Nov. II, 1864.
General: Gen. Beauregard desires
me to say that he desires you will take
the offensive at the earliest practicable
moment. striking the enemy whilst thus
dispersed, and by this means distract
Sherman's advance into Georgia.
ITO relieve you from any embarrass-
ment whilst operating In north Ala
bama and Middle Tennessee. he author
Taylor's Department, you may deem
necessary to secure the efficient and
successful administration and opera
ton Of your army-sendfng Gen. Tay-
Tor copies OF all orders.
HE wishes you TO send forthwith to
Ma. Gen. Wheeler one brigade Of cav
airy of Jackson's Division, and the bal
be spared. should Sherman advance in
to Georgia, and also to advise Gen.
Wheeler that in such case Clanton's
Brigade is subject to his orders.
1.-The headquarters Of this military
division will be removed in the MORN
ing from this place to Montgomery,
Ala.
II am, General. respectfully. your
obedient servant,
George w. Brent Colonel and A.
A. G..
Gen. J. B. Hood, Commanding Army
of Tennessee"
The ensuing day replied:
(No. 537.)
Florence, Ala. Nov. Is. 1854.
II viii send two batteries from the
army to Corinth. Gen. Forrest thinks
his force Of cavalry entirely insufficient
without Jackson's Division.
~. B. Hood, General"
The working parties on the railroad
having succeeded in pushing forward
the supplies, also telegraphed to him
on the 18th that I would resume the
line of march at the earliest practicable
moment.
Sherman Starts On His March.
Information had In the meantime
reached me that Sherman was advanc-
ing south from Atlanta. He marched
out of that fated city on the 18th. and
thus describes his going forth:
about Z a. m. Of Nov. is we rode
out OF Atlanta by the Decatur road
filled by the marching troops and wag
/ Ou9 O1 tic OuItCCutu vi pSs anu iNdSA-
ing the hill just outside Of the old rebe
works, we natui ally paused to look
back upon the scenes Of our past bat
ties. We stood upUn the worry ground
wherein was fought the bloody battle
OF July 22. and could zee the copse Of
wood where Mcpherson fell. Behint
| US lay Atlanta sinouIdrring and II
ruins, the black smoke rising high If
air. and hanging like pail over thu
ruined CITY,"
Thus were two opposing armies des
tined to move in opp"zite directions
each hoping to achieve glorious results
| well knew the delay AT Tuseumhis
would accrue I'D the advantage OF Shcr
man, as ne would thereby be allowed
time to repair his railroad and at l-as
start to the rear all surplus material
believed. however. | could stiIl &c
between Thomas's forces and Nash
/ Vile and rout them. Furthermore. enec
such maneuvers rs to insure TO GU
| troops an easy victory. These convtc
lions coun,erba lanced my regret tina
Sherman was permitted to trasers'
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XXI.

XXI.
THE FAILURE AT SPRING HILL
Jefferson Davis Opposed to the Advance
Into Tennessee-Beaurega Sanctions
It-Wnit for Supplies-Maneuvcrfng
Against Standardization and Gle
burne Lose the Golden Opportunity.
Jefferson Davis Opposed.
At this juncture 1 was advised OF the
Presidents opposition to the campaign
into Tennessee previous to a defeat Of
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The Socialists of North Dakota cels-
brated the Fourth by nominating
State ticket headed by L. F. Dow, OF
Grand Forks FIR Governor.
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THANK you she said. gratified at
his condescending manner. Come
Elsie" ,,
Il go on one condition" said Elsie
stoutly, and il Is that John--th0t Mr.
Hasson--shall dine with us"
The aunt was about TO break out
IN a rage, but she relented, az If max
ing the best Of Il bad situation.
"All right" she said doggedly.
As they were leaving the ambitious
woman sighed heavily
The count will be disappointed at
seeing me without the sapphlres."
The chief was on his feet in an IN
slant
MY dear madam" he said in his
softest tones, "if IL ~ Of any moment
sou can take the sapphires with you.
and / will call for them later IN the
evening"
Thank you very much" she said,
with the first sign OF graciousness she
had shown II will avail myself of
your kind Offer"
ARE you going mad2" cried the APP
praiser, turning to Barnes after the
little party had left the room. You'll
never get those sapphlres again.
81 don't care"
Don't care? Why?"
Because" said the chief. speaking
deliberately, those stones are bogus
they're a cheap Imitation Of the YER
sailles sapphires."
The appraiser gasped for breath.
"Are you sure2" he asked finally.
Positively. You don't suppose
I've earned reputation as q
gem expert for nothing, do you?
My suspicious were aroused at the
IL
firmed them. oxide OF cobalt has been
used to color those limitations"
But the sparkle?"
HAS been produced by the discreet
use Of bichromate OF potassium"
Then they're worthless?
"Well, shouldn't say shat. 1t prob
ably cost $50 or 500 to make EN- so
perfect looking"
quite difference from $40 .OOO,'
grlnned the appraiser. adding, after a
pause
But what about the orlginals?"
Meet me at the New Amsterdam al
10 tonight" replied the chief slgnif.
cantly. and you may get the sequel
OF this seizure"
II was about half-past nine that
night when the chief was ushered into
Mrs. Harrlngton's exquisitely appoint.
| cd apartments dl lHt new AulaNeIudlN
| The bogus gems reposed on Mrs. Har.
ringtons ample bosom Elsie was n
| splendid spirits. The presence OF
| Hnsson evidently helped to drive tn,
pallor from her cheeks. Hasson seemed
| half defiant. Mrs. Harrington looked
| uncomfortable.
where's the count?' queried tn
| chief after the first greetings wer,
| over.
"The count failed 10 keep his appoint
| ment." said Mrs. Harrington stlffiy.
| No one appeared to snare her disap
pointment over this catastrophe. In
| deed. Elsie and John. by a species o
wireless biography, were exchanging
Chances which were distinctly charge
| with Joy.
May | use your telephone" asket
Barnes.
without waiting for reply he lite
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about to expotulate, when he said In
his softest voice:
Permit me to assist you on with
this coat
She had not requested his assistance.
did not desire H. and was going TO say
so, but the nasterful look In the mans
eyes checked the protest on her lips.
She held out her arms obedienty. lie
sllpped the coat on easily until IL
reached the nap3 Of her neck. 1T that
point he paused and deliberately rails
Cd the handsome, closely woven lace
collar that covered her dress and
hung around her neck and shoulders
His hand struck a hard, glltterlng SUD
stance. The look Of triumph that
flashed across his face told It's own
story.
Mrs. Harrington was wearing the
Versailles sapphires!
No words were spoken, but al the
very instant he discovered the neck
lace she realized what had happened
The natural palor NJ her countenance
became Intensified, a half sob escap,
cd her The next instant she looked
up, her gray eyes filled WIN fright
The chief was equal TO the occasion
You needn't be frightened, there
will be no public exposure
Elsie happening 20 glance that way,
noticed her uunts agitation. she
walked over.
Whats the mattor?'
Nothing, madam, replied the CHER,
with the easy manner which had Won
for him In the service the ute ot the
Prince of PolltenesS Your aunt mas
forgotten to declare some gems You
will come with me 10 my Office on the
dock and the business viii be quletly
adjusted"
This Is outrageous" began the
older woman, recovering hersef. But
the chief cut her short
1T Is" he observed, and I'm sorry
you attempted IT,"
The count came up at TINS moment
and when he saw what had happened
lis gimletlike eyes appeared to be
almost turning In their sockets. IN
stanty Barnes called Clancy TO MS
side. There was whispered con-
versation. As II was concluded the
count disappeared in the crowd
Clancy was at his very heels.
Come right this way ladies'" And
the chief led the two women TO the
little office near the end OF the wharf.
After they had been seated the
chief gently released the sapphlres
from Mrs. Harrington's neck and laid
them on his desk They answered
perfectly the description OF the Ner-
sailles sapphlres. There warc 40
Of the stones, all cut with the OK
euisite art Of the skilled lapidary. Mrs.
Harrington sat silent. with the look
of Injured dignity common 20 those
who violate the customs laws. The
In boz hr Il
weeping rhe appraiser, who had
entered In the meantime. looked al
the gems llstlessly. Later he would be
called upon for his official opinion.
Presently tho older woman spoke
harshly;
Now II you are quite done, per-
haps''--
The chief silenced her. sternly but
politely.
Not now. Mrs. Harrington. Your
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opportunity may come later, Now II
you VIII all step aside for a moment
/ should like TO speak to Mrs. Har-
rngton alone"
But r.
IT'S necessary" said the chief, with
that compelling wave OF the. hand.
Now MIS-. Harrington" said Barnes,
when the others had obeyed, AL
will say II that you should make q full,
frank and explicit statement"
II took her some time 90 get her
courage screwed w to the sticking
point, Finally, half tearfully she
burst out:
THE dear count gave them to me"
THE dear count eh?" mimicked
Barnes DO you know the value OK
these gems ?"
81 haven't the fantest idea" she
said. II will be frank and tell you
I only know the count Is desperately
in love with Elsie, and I have tried 10
help his suit. He Is 10 no our guest
in the city. Just before the customs
officers came aboard. IN a burst OF
gratitude. he babe me wear the sap
phres, as a little souvenir Of my
kindness TO him. / naturally felt nat
tered. | accepted and
Didn't you know they were duu-
able?" Barnes asked sternly.
IL wasn't sure l thought pres
cnt---a thing you wore
But you tried to conceal them
under your lace collar
THE government hasn't any right
she began angrily, and then stopped
short, her face as rcd as rose.
All the time they were speaking the
chief had his eyes on the sapphires,
which lay on the desk before him
He now examined them critically by
means Of a little magnifying glass he
had pulled from a drawer of his desk
As he took the instrument from his
eve ne smiled In an enigmatic man
ner. He was about TO speak when
the door burst open suddenly and
John Hasson boltcd into the room.
"Elsie' he shouted at sight OF the
girl again.
able delight.
They would have been IN each
others arms had not Mrs. Harrington
arisen and intorposed.
stop" she exclaimed angrily.
The young lawyer retreated before
his natural enemy. The girl looked az
her aunt dehantly.
what would Count de Vontain
say?" she qusrled turning to Elsie.
Il don't know. and ] don't care,
cried the girl passionately. We're
not in France now; we're IN the United
States"
"Brayoy whispered the chief In her
car
'Sr!" said the aunt. turning to
! Barnes, II trust you Will not detain
US any longer"
where Is the count2' asked the
| chief
"Tne count" replied Mrs. Harring-
ton with some dignity. has an en-
| gagement TO dine with us at o'clock
| this evening"
Madam" said the chief, bowine
| ironically, II can assure you that tht
| government would not think OF inter
| fering with your social duties. You
| can cali in the morning TO dispose
! Of this business
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W our : rrAGN1EIlENT -sAppHIRE NECKLACE

the receiver and called up the custom
house.
lis that you, COM" he asked.
The reply must have been I'm the ar
firmatlye for he Immediately followed
Il with another question:
Can you get into communication
win Count de Vontainf"
Those In the room heard a mumbling
sound come over the wire.
well" continued tho chief, tell
him he's committed an objectionable
offense. He's kept two American Ia
dies waiting. That may DO permissible
I'm France. but wen not tolerate II here.
Bring tho count to tho New Amster-
dam at once"
During the next 20 minutes the chief
charmed the ladies with the extent
and variety OF his conversation. Anec-
dotes flowed from his lips Ike crys-
tai water from an everlasting sprins,
go Interested did they become that they
almost forgot the existence OF Count
dc Vontaln. II was Mrs Harrington
who reverted to the painful topic OF
the sapphircs. The chief was protuso
I'm his protestations;-
mo legal censure can attach TO you,
ladies'" he concluded.
"But the dear count?' inquired the
older woman.
"The dear count" said the chief,
srimly, looking at his watch, 'is very
unpunctual man."
At that moment a scuffiing sound
was heard on the stairway; the door
opened and a man entered IN the GUS
tody OF two customs officers. HIS
clothing was disarranged and he
showed TO disadvantage He scowled
nercely az Barnes. but refused TO no.
tIce the other occupants OF the room.
Cornelius Clancy, who brought up the
rear of this strange group. saluted his
chief.
ton at the prisoner.
"Did YOU yet the gems?" asked
Barnes eagerly, not noticing this salu-
tation.
broad grin. a.
Where were theyF'
"Ho had 'em. sewed up Ia the lining
OF his cloak"
Where are theyY'
Clancy advanced and laid long mar
| row box on the table In front OF
Barnes. The chief opened Il and drew
| out a magnificent sapphire necklace.
| The 40 superbly cut stones solntillated
: beneath the bright rays OF the incan-
descent lights. Mrs Harrington. Elsie
| and Hasson Involuntary closed IN
/ around the chief The moment the
| older woman saw the sapphlres her
I gaze reverted 70 the other set hanging
| about her neck and her emotions found
vent I'm o piercing scream, Elsie was
/ too much astonished FOR words and
Hasson looked on IN amazement.
''rel mo your story" said the chief
| addressing Clancy and ignoring the tn
| quring glanees about him.
I'VE followed your instructions liter
| ally" replied the man, and didn't per-
| NIT him to get out OF our sight for a
second. Tho crisis came when he en-
tered the Office OF Cromuton, the gem
broker. ! posted an officer IN the from;
and one IN the rear OF the place and
then entered In time 10 see him rip open
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&IO[U99neSMUGGLED SAPPHl[(E:S%

s,s cloak and turn the sapphires over
10 Crompton."
"Was there a strugglcY 49,,
'eYes." replied Clancy. modestiyi Dut
IL was one sided. Crompton mas az
ready been turned over 10 the uhitea
states district attorney"
WHAT does this mean cried Mr7,
Harrington, unable to suppress herseit
any longer ,.,
1T means" said Barnes sternly'
that your social ambition has made
Won the credulous victim Of a scoun-
drel. This man has been using you
and your niece for his own base pur-
noses. He has forced those counter
felt gems on you to deAect suspicion
from himself and 20 enable him To es-
cape with the real sapphires'
Counterfeit" gasped the woman.
she gazed tixedly at the count, put
he did not return her glance. lie
seemed bored A small. white mani
cured hand, very much be-ringed. was
raised languidly and drawn across =
narrow forehead. The next moment
the same hand YEARLY stroked lux
uriant black mustache, betraying py
the movement two rows OF even, wnite'
glistenins teeth.
for the second time. -.
YES. counterfeit cried the chief'
his voice rising with his indignauon'
"The man himself Is counterfeit
He's no Frenchman. He has no cnat-
eau he's no count. The cables havo
hean working and I find the title no
claims is extinct. Stripped Of his Par
isian TOP hat his Partisan cloak and MS
PARTISAN manner you'll find him TO be,
as I'VE found him to- be--after piec'ns
NV bits of information together--plain
.Riu' SNYDER. the best dressed, the best
grained and the most ingenious pro-
fessionaI smuggler OF the present gen.
Grafton 80,
.What'd you bring me here forg'
asked the erstwhlle count, yawnine,
.ro huniliate YOU before these ladies'
If such things possible-as you've
already Inundated them" Numbered
tha chief "As for the rest. the law
win give you all that's coming to YOU.
Five minutes later the prisoner. stu
languidly stroking his mustache, was
I'm a carriage with the officers on his
way to prison. The appraiser entered
at this juncture and was invited to JON
clancy and the chief in taking the
Versailles sapphIres to place OK
| safety. !.
Mrs. Harrington was IN a state OF
| COLLAPSE. Every vestige of her normally
aggressive manner disappeared. she
| looked az the chief imploringly:
1--WE will be disgraced - she cried
| nThe story OF how I was duped by TINS
| impostor will make US the laughing
| stock Of society"
| Tho chief walked over and placed his
| hand gently on her shoulder. He looked
| In the direction Of John Hasson, VINO
| held his arm nrotectngly about Elsie
| and his face sottened
| Are YOU reconcled TO that?" he
| asked pointing 10 the happy couple.
She nodded her head.
"Then," he said, stoutly, 'Tll never
give. the newspapers the real story OF
| the attempt to slnuggle the Versailles
sapphires."
| And later on, when the reporters
visited him, he lied like a gentleman.
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EXPOSURE.

TO cold draughts OF air, TO keen and
cutting winds, sudden changes OF the
temnerat,ire ,scanty clothing undue expo
sure OF the throat and neck after publ.
speaking and singing, bring on coughs and
colds
Billiards. Horehound Syrup is the best
cure, Mrs A. Barr, Houston, Tex, writes,
Ian, 81, 1907. "One bottle Of Ballard 2
Horehound Syrup cured me OF a very bad
cough. II is very pleasant 10 take. Sold
BY y. c. NJ. /, Drug Dept, u2 ana ~
South Main Street.
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First and Foremost

In the field OF medicine is Hoods Sar-
saparilla. II possesses actual and I'M
equaled merit by which II cures all
diseases caused or promoted by impure
or Impoverished blood. II you have
rheumatism, dyspepsia, scrofula or ca
tarrh you may take Hoods Sarsaparilla
ana be cured. II you are run down
and feel weak and tired. you may be
sure Il will do you good. Z
The favorite family cathartic is
Hoods pills.
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Woodruff County news., 1906-02-15
In British New Guinea.

Cannibalism has not yet been quite stamped out in British New Guinea. The natives have well-cultivated gar and their relations with Europeans are generally harmonious. In each village one of the most influential chiefs is selected as village constable, receives a uniform, a par of hand cuffs, a brass badge and s5 a year. and is kept under constant personal supervision by the six white magis- trates. Crime is comparatively rare, owing apparently to the fact the na- tives are not allowed to obtain any intoxicating liquor.
Woodruff County news., 1906-02-15
THE WEEKS NEWS
 TERSELY OUTLINED
An EpitOme of the Most Important Events at Home and Abroad
 the Past Week.
NORTH, EAST, WEST, SOUTH.
What Congress is Doing, Together With Latest Develop MentE in the Internal Troubles in Russia, and Items Called from Important Hap peninGs All over tue World.
CONGRESSIONAL NOTES.

The senate passed the urgent defi- c1ency bill practically as reported from the committee on appropriations. An attempt to strike out the provision re- heving alien workmen in the Panama canal zone from the operation of the eiSht-hOur law failed.
 The senate passed the bill giving civil war telegraphers a questionable status
 The house passed the Hepburn rail- road rate bill by vote or 24G to :. Those voting against the bill were: Battlefield, Mccall, Perkins. Slbley, Southwick, Veerland aud Weeks, all re- publicans.
 The house passed the pension appro- priation bill with d provision enact ing into statute the celebrated order of the president declaring age conclusive evidence of disability to perform man ual labor.
 The senate passed the bill of Senator Warner, of Missouri, which provides for an investigation by the treasury de- partment into what is known as the Third installment Missouri war claims. The bill has been urged through a number of congresses.
Woodruff County news., 1906-02-15
THE SITUATION IN RUSSIA.

War is on ill St. Petersburg be- tween the fighting organizations" c, the reVolutionists and the black hun dreds." A band of reds surrounded a cabaret on the bank of the Nevsky river, above tie city, and threw bomb among an assemblage of workmen, and then opening fire on the panic-stricken inmates, killing swo and wounding Is. Troops interevened and many arrests were made.
 The Russian peasants while intense ly land hungry, have no idea of ac- quiring the coveted acres by purchase, but are determined to receive it as q gift from the government
 The Russian insurance men, at a conference in St. Petersburg, decided not to pay losses sustained on account of agrarian riots or armed revolts.
 The false emperor and his suite, who have been stirring up the people Of the Volga region, have finally been arrested near Dnieprovsk.
 The elections for the Russian nation al assembly are fixed for April z. The opening session will be held April 2S.
 Thirteen revolutionares were con demned by a drumhead court-martial and summarily executed in Xainoden district