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in the sentence than you have quoted
"a sort of homeopathic remedy, as
II were. | was bachelor and never
expected to marry That would ac-
count for my words"
Say no more. The subject is dis.
tasteful TO me. II you still desire your
freedom. come, and make no noise
on your life. There are those who
would only be too glad to cause a
vacancy in your regiment"
She turned and walked away. carry.
ing the lantern at her side. John
quietly closed the door. locked II. and
carried off the key Then he follow.
ed the girl.
She led him TO the open air. There
vas satisfaction about breathing the
braclng atmosphere again after spend
ing hours In the stuffy attic prison.
There is your path, Yankee. hope
you will reach your regiment in
safety. and remember that promise
you have given in writing" she said.
81 shall endeavor not to offend, Miss
Mollie. The fortunes of war are pecu-
liar. Who knows what may occur?
II can be OF assistance"
you need not finish your sentence.
| have a father and brother to pro-
tect me. Should we by chance meet
again, Il will be as strangers"
still you must confess that II is
rather hard. under the circumstances.
| don't see what should hinder us
from being friends"
Her eyes flashed fire at once and she
drew herself up like young tragedy
queen.
THAT could never be. am a
Georgia girl-you Yankee soldier.
You have come down to our country
to bring ruin and death. All that
know and love have suffered through
your hands. Rivers OF blood have
iown-our wealth has become poverty
we have nothing left to fight for but
our honor. For this, then. hate you
and yours-I can never forgive the
wrong done. Your way lies yonder
mine is here Go. then, and cease
to remember that Mollie Granger ex-
lists"
John was a man who never knew
what despair meant Even these bit
ter words were preferable to contemp.
tuous silence.
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bodies. he had become In common
with most soldiers during the war;
for When men march and biyouac for
years. under the canopy OF blue
heaven, they are apt 10 be better &c
quainted with the bright consultations
than those who dwell under the roofs
Of houses.
The room In which he had been
imprisoned was at the top OF the
house, and in his eager desire to es-
cape the Yankee colonel had as yet
given no thought as TO how he should
reach the ground when the breach
In the wall was Wide enough for him
TO crawl through.
That must be left to the future.
since there was no need OF crossing
a bridge until II doomed up before
him.
Such indomitable energy was certain
OF Its reward, and when the prisoner
mad buckled 10 his work for the fifth
time, he realized that the end was
near, In 30 far as II relh'ed to his
enlarging the assure to a roper size.
II had required considerable tact
on his part to avoid dropping por-
lions of the stone and dried plaster
outside.
What little did fall seemed to strike
some wooden object below,
This gave him a strong hope that
there might be roof under his win
dow.
The time had come TO make an OBJ
,servation, and thrusting his head
through, John surveyed the situation
as we'll as the circumstances allowed.
II did not take him long to decide
that unless he could find rope, or
some other means OF lowering himself
70 the roof he saw some ten feet be-
low. escape in this quarter we're one
OF the things more 10 be observed In
the breach than the fulhllment.
And while he pondered. another ex-
ceedingly bright idea flashed into his
mind.
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CHAPTER VI.

- - =. .
me r,no,ne OF 'ne Drum-Head court.
AS ne walked win sprlnsy step
Town unuer tne archihs hhuen ueeS'
colone, 'onn looked oack once more
:. 49,,
e"'e u,n .e "os' peSuiiai son
sa.ion VI niS I.ie " see 'na' wniVe
49, neuie S."ns ~ 'ne saiah
- voc upon NM
a"u ~ 'onsei eouiu 'n's man vi non
~ M" inc pe"'S 'n"' n"u oee"
ne VI 'oo
ne nau not iorgo',en the lay OF tne
ianu' ana was aDie 10 reach the out
skirts OF the ola plantation RENDER
cd douoiy cautious oy ms experience
carrier IN tne night John advanced
IN the uirecuon Oh the mousse
To his surprise he saw campfire
glowing among the trees that grew so
riotously along the edge OF the neglec-
ted drive. This had not been there
earlier In the night, and naturally
1t aroused his curiosity.
light and his eyes-evidently the men
were on the alert. Perhaps their pres
ence mere hau sofne'nlhs 10 40 WIN
the great war game OF chess' where
regiments ana army corps represen--
teu hnish's' rooKs' ana pa"hs'
No guard challenged his advance,
and he was enabled to fit from tree
TO tree until close enough to note the
faded uniform of the Confederates
grouped about the fire.
They were score in number, and
appeared to be simply waiting for
some superior officer AS the night
was chilly. they had started this FIRE
In order to keep warm.
Certain words reached johns ears
that caused MIN TO turn and look In
the direction OF the mouse.
TO MS surprise light shone from
several OF the windows nor was IL
stationary, but appeared 10 move from
room 10 ROOM This aroused mis- Won
Ger ana even suspicion nashed
througn ms ininu' whlcn was hardiy
allowed 10 TAKE shape tor there came
gathering OF hoois upon the drive
way ana several mounted men rode
up 10 the hre'
As the bright flames cast ruddy
glow upon their faces John saw that
one OF them was very dashing look
ing officer, who impressed him as an
autocrat OF the first order. This party
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-11-27
klnn Should BE PonuIar.

Haakon VII. was immensely porplar
as Prince Charles OF Denmark. Now
that he has been seated as king OF
Norway he is expected 20 be equally
popular aere. The "sailor prince" as
he was always called, Is a thorough
sportsman and great believer in sim.
pie living. His Ions connection with
the sea has given him manly dispo-
sition and his genial appearance and
kind-hearted manner are likely TO en-.
der him to his subjects. HaAkon VII.
has naturally had few opportunAes
OF showing his qualities as an admin.
lst-ator, r.. ~ carvf-' lpbringing art
studious habits should stand bnm il
good s~sad IN his hew position
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-11-27

possibly John Ridgeway, colonel, may
again be of service to the girl whom
the fortune OF waJ has made-his
wife"
How dare your" she cried, fer he
had suddenly taken her hand and
pressed II.
we will meet again" said John,
calamity. removing his cap and bow
ing as he moved of.
Not with my consent, SIR" she
flashed back. but he smiled and walk
cd away under the shadows Of the
trees, nor did Mollie retreat within
the house until John Ridgeway had
quite vanished from view.
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CHAPTER discontinued.

Darkness surrounded him. The door
went shut with bang, and he heard
q key turn in the lock
When the voices OF his jailers died
away along the passage, a silence like
unto the grave fell upon John and his
surroundings.
He did not expect to sleep. His
isituation was a desperate one, and
unless some means of securing his
liberty were discovered before another
day dawned, the chances Of spending
the balance of his life at Andersonville
seemed promising. That we're con
summation devoutly to be avoided.
Thus. John had enough to spur him
on In his desire 20 escape. He was In
good health and had everything to
live for. Even the reckless spirit
that had marked his bachelor life
must be subdued, now that he had
taken to himself a wife.
The matter was more than a joke
with him. He had been deeply inter.
ested In Mollie, and even while he
stood at her side during the brief
ceremony had secretly vowed to make
some attempt to win her regard,
though keeping the solemn pledge
made to her father.
His first act was to move around
the room. and find out its nature
This gave him no encouragement, for
the walls offered little opportunities
in the line OF escape. A small slit
in the side allowed air TO enter but
the stones we're we'll set and his best
efforts failed to dislocate any one OF
them.
A search Of his person brought TO
light a pocket knife which had some
how escaped the Argus eyes OF his
captors. With this he set to work
digging the mortar from between the
stones.
Slow progress was made. for the out.
side shall proved as hard as flint.
but as time rolled on the indomitable
spirit OF the prisoner kept him en-
gagged. though his fingers were sore
and bled from the continued exertion.
Once an opening was made, John
could look out and see the stars. A
shrewd observer Of these heavenly
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Large Estate Left In Trust.

The viii of the late Francis Skinner.
Boston millionaire. puts the entire
estate, excepting $4,000, in trust for
his only son, Francis Skinner, Jr.,
who a few'years ago married Sadie
Carr, a saleswomdn in department
store. The testator left $4,000 TO the
Arnold arboretum of Harvard college.
The young mans wife Is the daughter
OF Patrick Carr tailor. She is a
strikingly handsome woman.
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CHAPTER ".
A Break for Liberty.

Why not try In another direction?
II TO descend entailed too much
danger Of discovery. what chance was
therN for him above?
Ths thought aroused new hopes.
When, after feeling that the risk of
fall upon the roof below was too
great 10 be recklessly taken. Colonel
iohn twisted his head and looked
above. he felt very much In the humor
Ger giving vent TO shout
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-11-27
Would lake Another chanos.

A young author called at the great
publishing house Of Ticknor & Fields
in Boston one day and asked to see Mr..
Fields. On being shown In to that
gentleman's room he did not fancy
the austere publishers looks, for this
was the conversation that took place:
rs this Mr. Fields?" at IL, sir" "Mr.
James T. Fields?' 81 am he" welt
then, I'D like TO see Mr. Ticknor."
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CHAPTER v.

Il Was Only Duty That Urged Her To
Save Him.
He recovered himself Immediately,
relieved to find there was not cause
far action on his part. Her presence
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
Papa, I will marry Georgel"
COULDN'T AFFORD 1T.

Papa, will marry Georgel"
'Never!"
The young girls eyes flashed, and
the hot, passionate blood of her fore
fathers, to say nothing of her own,
mantled her cheek with an angry
flush. The old man was excited, too.
Parent and child confronted each 9TH
er. and neither CALLED.
DO you refuse me that alone which
will make me happy?"
Your happiness is very dear to me,
my daughter"
The old man assumed lugubrious
tone and bowed his head sadly But
the girl, although she was just turned
is, had read few books and OWNED
the situation at once or sooner.
do not seek to deceive me. papa"
Child, child. it is for your good that
deny your request"
The beautiful woman shivered. Her
lips curled scornfully or thereabouts.
What wouldst have me do, sir?"
With infinite grace he led her to a
seat. He considered it great en-
WI W nave tbAh5o SOAAN $3.50
way thus.
my child. you said marry" She
nodded.
II say elope." She started.
Then l may marry George?'
Most assuredly. But no wedding
at home, II you please"
He looked at his watch. BLESS you
my daughter. l am willing to pay FOL
very stylish elopement, but a wed
ding at home-no. indeed! Tel
George not to stint himself on car
riage hire and hotel bills. will
cheerfully meet the expense. You
may elope sumptuously and I'll furnish
the cash, but can't possibly afford a
wedding at home"
Like the sensible girl that she was
she consented to the sacrifice after a
good long cry.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
BABY WASTED TO SKELETON.
In Torments with Terrible Sores on
Face and Body-Tore at Flesh
Cured by CutIcura.

"My little son, when about q year
and half old began to have sores
come out on his face. They began to
come on his arms, then on other parts
of his body, and then one came on his
chest, worse than the others. At the
end of about year and half Of suf-
fering he grew so bad had to tie his
hands in cloths at night to keep him
from scratching the sores and tearing
the flesh. He got to be mere skele-
ton and was hardly able to walk. /
sent to the drug store and got cake
of Cuticura Soap and box of Cuticura
Ointment, and at the end of about two
months the sores were all well. He
has never had any sores of any kind
since, and only for the Cuticura REM
edies my precious child would have
died from these terrible sores. used
only one cake of Soap and about three
boxes Of Ointment. Mrs. Egbert Shell
don, R. F. d. No, 1, Woodville, Conn,
April %, 1906"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
RHEUMATISM RECIPE
PREPARE SIMPLE HOMEMADE
MIXTURE YOURSELF.
Buy the Ingredients from Any Drug
gist In Your Town and Shake
Them In a Bottle to
Mix This.

A well-known authority on Rheu.
matism gives the readers of large
New York daily paper the following
valuable, yet simple and harmless
prescription, which any one can easily
prepare at home:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half
ounce; compound Kargon, one ounce;
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces.
Mix by shaking well in bottle, and
take teaspoonful after each meal
and at bedtime.
He states that the ingredients can
be obtained from any good presorip.
ton pharmacy at small cost, and, be.
ing vegetable extraction. are harm
less to take.
This pleasant mixture, II taken reg.
ularly for few days, is said to over
come almost any case of rheumatism.
The pain and swelling, II any, dlmin-
ishes with each dose. until permanent
results are obtained, and without in
juring the stomach. While there are
many so-called Rheumatism remedies,
patent medicines, etc., some of which
do give relief, few really give perma.
nent results, and the above will, no
doubt, be greatly appreciated by many
sufferers here at this time.
Inquiry at the drug stores OF even
the small towns ellcits the information
that these drugs are harmless and can
be bought separately, or the druggists
will mix the prescription II asked to.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
A REAL 4Hoss- RACE.
Country Fair tile Place to See II at
lis Best.

If you would see horse strap
ped. booted, bcaced and geared to
the limit, you must seek such
track as you see at the old-time
country fair. Here comes an awk-
ward flea-bltten gray which never
went under $3.50 in his life. He is
hobbled and checked and goggled, and
hitched up sidewise, lengthwise and
crosswise until there Is more har-
ness than horse. You wonder how
his driver ever got him into this rig
ging, and how he will get him out
again without cutting him free with
jackknife. A farmer with a
gray beard and twinkling eye OBJ
serves to his neighbor:
Last time John Martin had that
plug out on the road told him he
had the old cripple overloaded with
fust-aids-to-the-injure Them straps
that was cal'lated to hoist up his
knees must ha' pulled too tight and
the critter was yanked clean off the
ground. What John was gettin'
ready for was race for flynn ma
chimes, not boss trot"-From "The
Country Fair" by David Lansing, in
Outing.
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didn't Need cyolopedlas.

The canvasser for cyclopedia
came to the home OF colonel, whose
record he had carefully studied be-
fore his visit. The colonel was es.
pecially proud Of some of his sons
so the canvasser began with:
"Those are very fine boys of yours,
colonel"
"They are" replied the colonel,
IT reckon you are ready to buy any
thing those boys want?"
Il am So" said the father of the
fine boys.
well, then. let me sell you this
cyclopedia. There's nothing will do
your sons so much good"
But the colonel looked at him
aghast. why, them lads of mine
don't need any cyclopedia. They ride
mules!"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
Wlltlnn Hands.

There is good story going the
rounds in Pittsburg OF young man.
formerly stock.broker, who dropped
many thousands in speculation during
the early spring.
One night, shortly after going to
bed, the Pittsburger was awakened by
strange signs. AT his first motion to
jump up he was greeted by hoarse
voice. IF you stir, you're a dead
mani" 1t said. I'm looking for mon
ey."
TN that case" pleasantly answered
the erstwhile Spectator, kindly al
low me to arise and strike light. I
shall deem 1t favor to be permitted
to assist in the search" --Harpers
Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES

S % WIZ "" ' $ 's
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
GIVING HIM A CHANCE.
Surely Time for Hubby to Do Live.
Iy Sidestep.

Mrs. Wilson's husband was often
obliged to go to New York on bust
ness, and frequently did not reach his
home until the arrival Of the midnight
train. Mrs. Wilson had been in the
habit of sleeping peacefully at these
times without fear, but a number of
burglaries in the neighborhood during
one of her husbands trips to New
York had disturbed her calm.
On the night of his return Mr.. Will
son was stealing carefully up the
front stairs, as was his wont on such
occasions, so that his wife would not
be wakened, when he heard her voice,
high and strained:
Il don't know whether you are my
husband or burglar" came the ex-
cited tones, "but / am going to be on
the safe side and shoot, so If you are
Henry you'd better get out Of the
way."-Youth's Companion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
A Break In the Ceremony.

Little Tom was two years old and
talking before his proud parents took
him to be christened Though limit.
ed, his vocabulary included one or
two choice words picked up from his
father. or course, he looked like a
perfect little cherub on the eventful
day, with his wide blue eyes and shin
ing curls and mother had got him up
in great shape for the ceremony. At
the most impressive point Tom turn.
ed to his father and exclaimed In ag.
gravated tones: "Why, damn 1t, he
wet my head!"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
w. N. u, DIES MONIES, NO. AZ, 1907,

They DYE 10 cold water better than other dye You Do
MONROE DRUG CO., Quincy illinois
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
A Youno Composer.

Rachel, aged IL, wrote an compo.
sition on wild flowers in which she
praised the arbutus, the liverwort,
the spring beauty, the blood root, and
all of the other blossoms of dell and
dale. But she wrote on both sides
of her sheet of paper, and when she
asked her father, who was an editor,
to publish her article, he called her
attention to that fact.
You've written on both sides Of
your paper" said he.
WELL" was the reply, "and don't
YOU print on both sides of yours?"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
He Saw One.

Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
Deafness Cannot lie Cured

BY local applications tbey cannot reach the dis
oased portion OF the ear. There Is only way "a
cure dsafness and that IL by constitutional remedies
Deafness 10 caused by an infamed condition OF the
mucous lining Of the Rustachian Tube. When this
tube 10 tnhamed you have rambling sound or I'm.
perfect hearing, and when II Is entirely closed Deaf
ness is the result and unless the Inflammation be
taken out and this tube restored its condi
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which IL nothing
but an indamed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Deafness tcaused by catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for circulars, free.
y. j. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, q.
Sold by Druggists, f5c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
A a. .n1sO
5El0[L[ IS
Can't squelch Him.

Perhaps" said the after dinner or
ator, Strengthening out reef in his
waistcoat. and beaming upon the as.
sembled guests. you have heard the
story of the man who ordered the two
eggs at restaurant"
ave have" interrupted the entire
audience, in unison.
Then you know, of course. that 1t
goes like this"
Thereupon he proceeded, in his
calmest and most genial manner, to
tell the story.-Chicago Tribune
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
Well Qualified.

$50 you want the position OF ad-
vance agent for our circus" inter
rogated the manager. well, we need
man who can ftir up some life
everywhere he goes" That's me,
boss" fastened the applicant. Had
any experience in stirring up life?"
"You bet! usoI to drive a street
sweeper and stirred up millions Of
germs every day"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
Not a Hit as an Improvlser.

ibid you ever hear anybody impro-
vise?" he asked.
NO." said she, and he sat down to
the piano and improvised for about an
hour and a half. At the end of that
time he turned around, his face full
Of expression, and said to her:
What do you think of it?"
Lovely!" she exclaimed. "Beauti-
full! ! never heard anything like it,"
But this is what she said to the hall
\boy when he was gone:
eff that long, lank lunatic who i'm
Iprovises asks for me again, you tell
him / am out"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
She Remembered.

Jack, do you love me as much as
ever?"
Dearest, l love you more than
ever"
Wretch! The first time you told
me you loved me you said 1t was i'm
possible to love me more than you
Sentinel.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
Rulina Passion.

The wealthy plumber stood on the
deck of the big ocean liner watch
ing distant whale.
There she blows!" shouted the sail.
or in stentorian tones.
And the plumber was silent and
thoughtful.
All" he unused to himself. after a
long while. what dandy bill l could
send in for stopping leak like that"
Chicago News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
Tins Joke.

did yez notice about tn joke me
brother Tim played on wan av thin
chauffeurs?"
Il heard a turrible thing happened
to him. Poor TIM"
Poor Tim tn divvle! He had
shtick av dynamite in his pocket
whin he wor run over."-Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
Sheer white goods, in fact, any n

Sheer white goods. In fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much OF
their attractiveness to the way they
are Numbered, this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau.
ty. Home laundering would be equal.
ly satisfactory II proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17

An English quarryman was charged
with assaulting one of his mates, and
when the case was carried into court,
an eyewitness of the occurrence gave
some curious evidence.
HE TUX pick an he TUX a pick"
the witness began. IAN he hit him
wild his pick, an he hit him wild his
pick; an II he'd hit him wild his as
hard as he hit him wild his, he'd have
near killed him, and not him him."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17
A sardonic Satisfaction.

"You enjoy going to the theater?"
"Yes," answered Mr.. Meekton.
But you don't care much for mu.
steal plays"
NO What | enjoy is to take Hen.
rietta where there is a whole lot
of conversation going on in which
she can't say word Washington
Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17

Mrs. Wigs (superciliously)--My hus-
band has a beautiful yacht. | don't
suppose your husband can afford such
a luxury?
Mrs. Digs-No; the best he can do
is to hold the mortgage on the one
your husband has.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-10-17

IT'S easy to understand why so few
of US have money. Those who know
how to make 1t don't know how to
keep 1t, and those who can keep II
can't get It, and that's the only reason
why they can't keep 1t.