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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

First tell me what has become
of Henry Within" she said with sor-
row in her voice.
The dreadful scene in the alley
flashed before my mind.
He is dead"
Dead! And how"
Murdered"
81 feared sol was certain, or he
would have let me know. You have
much to tell me. But first, did he
leave no papers in your hands,"
l brought out the slip that bore the
blind diagram and the binder de-
scription that accompanied it. Moth
ing could be made of it In the dark
ness, SO 1 described 1t as well as
could.
I'VE are on the right track" said
Mrs. Knapp. ''Oh, why didn't have
that yesterday? But here-we are at
the wharf"
Ny guide was before us, and we
followed him down the pier, struggling
against the gusts.
LIZ VIC CIOSS tuc Uoy oShCNs 90
Mrs. Knapp chung to my arm. Its
not safe for you in a small boat"
There's a tug waiting for u.s." Mrs.
Knapp explained.
A moment later We saw its lights,
and the fire of its engine room shot
a cheerful glow into the storm. The
little vessel swung uneasily at its
berth as we made our way aboard,
and with shouts of men and clang of
bells it was soon tossing on the dark
waters of the bay.
The cabin of the tug was fitted with
a shelf-table, and over it swung a
lamp of brass that gave dim light
to the little room. Mrs. Knapp seated
herself here, spread out the paper
had given her and studied the diagram
and the tumble of letters with anxious
attention.
1T is the same" she said at last !;
in part, at least"
THE same as what?" asked.
las the one l got word of tonight.
you know" she replied.
But" she continued, this gives a
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Chase in the Storm.

When we reached the entrance to
our quarters on Montgomery street
the rain had once more begun to fall.
gently now, but the gusts of damp
wind from the south promised more
and worse to follow.
a message for you. Mr.. Wilton"
said voice suddenly from the recess
Of the doorway.
Give it to me-" said.
A slip of paper was thrust into my
hand, and passed up the stairs.
I'll wait for you." said the mes
senger. and at the first gas jet that
burned at the head of the stairs l
stopped to read the address.
1t was in the hand of the Unknown,
and my fatigue and Indifference were
gone in a moment. l trembled as l
tore open the envelope and read:
Follow the bearer Of this note at
1890. Come alone and armed. 1t is
important"
There was no signature.
If it meant anything it meant that
I was to meet the Unknown, and per-
hapS to search the heart of the mys-
terry. I had been heavy with fatigue
and drowsy with want of sleep. but at
this thought the energies of life were
once more fresh within me.
The men had waited a minute for
me as / read the note.
Go to your rooms and get some
rest. Il said. Il am called away. Trent
will be in charge, and l will send word
to him if I need any of you"
-kev locked at me in bank protes-
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

way, busy with the only signs of life
that the storm and the midnight hour
had left.
With the lighted buildings behind
us We turned down California street.
Halfway down the block, in front of
the Merchants Exchange, stood a
hack. At the sight my heart beat fast
and my breath came quick.
As We neared the hack my guide
gave a short, suppressed whistle, and
passing before me, flung open the
door to the vehicle and motioned me
to enter. 1 had gone too far to re-
treat. and stepped into the hack In
stead of following. the guide closed the
door gently; l heard him mount the
seat with the driver, and in a mo-
ment We were in motion.
Was alone? had expected to find
the Unknown, but the dark interior
gave no sign of companion. A slight
movement made me certain that some
one sat in the father corner of the
carriage. The situation became a lit
tie embarrassing. Was it my place to
speak first? l wondered. At last
could endure the silence no longer.
Quite an unpleasant evening"" l re-
marked politely.
There was a rustic of movement,
the sound of a short gasp. and a soft.
mournful voice broke on my ear.
Mr.. Dudley-can you forgive me-"
The establishment l felt to hear my
own name once mOre-the name that
seemed now to belong to a former
state of existence-was swallowed up
as the magnetic tones carried their
revelation to my mind. l was stricken
dumb for a moment at the discovery
they had brought. Then l gasped:
Mrs. Knapp"
Yes. Mrs. Knapp" she said with
mournful laugh. Did you never sus-
pect?'
l was lost in wonder and confusion,
and even yet could not understand.
What brings you out in this
Storm" asked. completely mystified:
Il thought l wSs to meet another per-
SON." 81
"Indeed?" said Mrs. Knapp, with a
spark of animation. We'll, am the
other person"
YOU" l exclaimed at last Are
you the protector of the boy? The
employer" Then stopped, the tai
gle in mind beginning to str: -.en
out.
Il am she," s. Mrs. Knapp gently
Then" l cr-SI, who is he? what
is he? what is the whole dreadful affair
about? and what"
Mrs. Knapp interrupted me:
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11
CTO BE CONTINUED.)
Seen at Carthage Museum.

a long tunic of fine wool of pinkish
hue, with a gilded belt passing under
the breast. The lower part of the
body is enveloped in what appears to
be two great vultures' wings, accord.
ing to the Egyptian style. The whole
figure bears traces Of painting and
gliding. AS to the realms, they are
imbedded in a resinoTj matter, as is
often seen. NJ. DelattIc examined the
specimens carefully to observe the
painting before they came up to day.
light, as the colors lied almost at
once. and he found the color and gid
ing to be quite brillia. both on the
figures and on the holdings of the
sarcophagi. These specimens form an
important addition to the Carthage
museum.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11
Never Go Emptx Handed.

That is what mother used to say to
me many times when l was child. II
was going upstairs. I must look
about me and see If there wasn't some
thing downstairs that BELONGED up
stairs that l could carry up and pu'
Ito its place: and So on from on.
part of the house to another She a.
ways said it would be great help i
ones Housekeeping and save lets G.
unnecessary sters. if peo.le woI
just remember that little r.:!r aal
though / fail in may
tioe ali the coed t.
| very o.tc,
children IS
Never g
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11
EXCELLENT Weather
AID nlenIFICElT CROPS
REPORTS FROM WESTERN CAN.
ADA ARE VERY ENCOURAGING.

A correspondent writes the Winni.
peg (Man.) Free Press: THE Pinch
er Greek district, (Southern Al
berta), the original home OF fall
wheat, where 1t has been grown with
out failure, dry seasons and wet for
about Is years, is excelling itself this
year. The yield and quality are both
phenomenal. as has been the weather
for its harvesting. Forty bushels Is q
common yield. and many fields go up
to 50, 60 and over, and most Of 1t No.
I Northern. Even last year. which was
less favorable. similar yields were In
some cases obtained, but owing to the
season the quality was not so good. It
is probably safe to say that the aver.
age yield from the Old Mans River to
4, the boundary will be AZ or 4S bushels
per acre. and mostly No. Northern.
One man has just made q net profit
from his crop of $19.55 per acre, or
little less than tho selling price Of
land. Land here is too cheap at pres
ent, when a crop or two will pay for
it, and failure almost unknown. Nor
is the district dependent on wheat. all
other crops do well, also stock and
dairying, and there is a large market
at the doors in the mining towns up
the Crows Nest Pass, and in British Co.
lumbia, for the abundant hay of the
district, and poultry, pork, and gar
den truck. Coal is near and cheap.
Jim Hill has an eye on its advan.
tages, and has invested here, and is
bringing the Great Northern Railroad
soon. when other lines will follow"
The wheat. oat and barley crop in
other parts of Western Canada show
splendid yields and will make the
farmers of that country (and many of
them are Americans) rich. The Cana.
dian Government Agent for this dis
trict advises us that he will be pleased
to give information to all who desire
1t about the new land regulations by
which settler may now secure 160
acres in addition to his 100 home
stead acres, at $500 an acre, and also
how to reach these lands into which
railways are being extended. 1t might
be interesting to read what is said of
that country by the Editor Of the
Marshall (Minn.) News-Messenger,
who made trip through portions of it
in July, 1908. Passing through more
than three thousand miles of Western
Canada's agricultural lands, touring
the northern and southern farming
belts of the Provinces of Manitoba,
Saskatchewan and Alberta, with nu-
merous drives through the great grain
fields, we were made to realize not
only the magnificence of the crops, but
the magnitude, in measures, of the
vast territory opening, and to be
opened to farming immigration. There
are hundreds of thousands of farmers
there, and millions of acres under cul-
tivation, but there Is room for mil.
lions more, and other millions of acre.
age available. We could see in Western
Canada in soil, product, topography or
climate, little that is different from
Minnesota, and with meeting at
every point many business men and
farmers who went there from this
state, it was difficult to realize one
was beyond the boundary Of the
country"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

different place. l was to go to the
cross-road here"-indicatingt the mark
at the last. branch.
I'm glad to hear that" said l. TAX
ing out the diagram I had found in
the citadel of the enemy. This seems
to point to a different place. too, and
l really hope that the gentleman who
drew this map is good way of from
the truth"
Where did you get this?" ex-
claimed Mrs. Knapp.
described the circumstances In as
few words as I could command.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11
HOW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
sase OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by HallD
Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo O..
We. the undersigned. have known +. J. Cheney
for the last Is years. and believe him perfectly hon.
orable In all business transactions and financially
abe to carry out any OBLIGATIONS made by his firm.
WALDING. KINNAN 4 MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. O.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents peg
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11
His Epitaph.

81 have Just one request" said the
dying man to his relatives.
What is it," they asked him earn
estly. I'VE will grant you anything"
WELL" replied the man, feebly, Il
want you to have carved upon my
monument these words: Here lies a
man who worked for his living"
Realizing that he had fOreStalled
any attempt on the part of his rich re-
lations to brag too much about thei,
family connections, he sank into z
sweet sleep.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

Starch, like everything else, is be-
ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market Is years
ago are very different and inferior to
those of the present day. In the lat
est discovery-Defiance Starch-all in
furious chemicals are omitted. while
the addition of another ingredient, in
vented by US, gives to the Starch
strength and smoothness never ap-
preached by other brands.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11
Breaking the Ice.

do you think any girl ever pro
poses in leap year, as they say. Jen-
nie?" he asked;
mot unless she is obliged to-" an.
swered the maiden.
HIN! hadn't thought Of that" he
said, after a pause.
But, George" she said, laying her
hand affectionately upon his arm and
looking into his eyes, you, I am sure,
will never force me to that humilia-
ton"
No-er-that is to say-of course
not"
utes later George was Jennie's &C
cepted.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

For thirty years Lydia E Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear.
mg-dOwn feeling, flatulency, indiges-
tiOn, dizziness, Ornervous prostratiOn.
Why don't you try it? $500
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn. Mass.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

Smokers have to call for Lewis Single
Binder cigar to get it. You: dealer or
Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

Advocates Of corporal punishment
evidently believe that an occasional
spanking makes children smart.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11
Public Credulity.

After making full allowance for the
Increased spending power of the
masses, figures prove conclusively that
Notwithstanding the wide diffusion Of
knowledge, the spread of education
and the raising Of the standard Of in
telligence among the people. the ap-
peal of the quack and the charlatan
to the credulity of the public meets
with a reader response than ever
London Hospital.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11
A RUNNER.UP.

Mr.. Asker-Do you find your new
auto a good climber, Harry?
Harry-Well, it's not a speed mar
vel when 1t comes to running up hills,
but say, old man, you just ought to see
1t run up bill.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

The fellow who lands the first blow
generally wins, but II we all waited
for the other fellow to begin, there
wouldn't be any fight.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething sOftens the gurus reduces n.
nammati0n. alsys pain, cures wind coliG. sc bottle.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

A boy never looks in a mirror to see
II his face is clean after washing It;
he looks at the dirt on the towel.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

Smokers appreciate the quality value of
or Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

Those Tired. Aching Feet of Yours
need Aliens F, Ot.Ease. &c ut your Druggists
Write A. =. Olmsted. Le Roy, n. T.. for sample.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

WE SELL GUNS AND TRAPS CHEAP
& buy Furs & Hides. Write for catalog l05
n. W. Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis, Mimi.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

Lberality does not consist in CIV
ing largely. but in giving wisely
Jerome.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11
FOUR GIRLS
Restored . Health hLydia n
Pinkham'sVegetable Compound


Il
NiDLMtAnR o9 -
EaSe S&th Street, Ne1
York, writes: "LydA
u. RnkhAm's vegetaP
bic Compound ove4
cAmohrogularities,p p
r10di0 suffering, an
nervous headaches
aftee everything eloo
had Jailed to help m4
and ] feel Il . duty z
lce othcgg know Of IT,
KathaxineC raig, ~
Lafayette st., OenvelS
Col, writes: ''Thanno
to Lydia kPinkham4
Vegetable Compounds
amven, aftersuferine
f0r months from nes.
Vous prostration.
4iss Marie Stol0
man, Of Laurel. 1a-s
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

Marriage is q contract, but there
are lots of contract jumpers
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

1t takes q truthful man to tell {
lie big enough to attract attention.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

With a smooth iron and Defiance
Starch, you can launder yom shirt
waist just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; it will have the
proper stiffness and finish, there will
be less wear and tear of the goods,
and it will be a positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

cause granulation of the eyelids. PETTITS
EYE SALVE soothes and quickly relieves.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11
A Pjercinu Motive.

THAT farmers wife certainly does
stick her boarders."
Every likely; it's her pin money
Baltimore American.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11
Helm! Murder!

why did you knock Jones down."
I'VE were talking about the fire.
quency of Browns jag"
"WeI?"
well. great Scott! he referred to
Browns present drunk as the current
bum "-Boston Transcript.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-11-11

When q man is short he usually has
. long face.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Along James River
Gnrekk1 Cot1rStondence

GGFFtf> C0tteSboHdeHce
Gilmore's Mills, July 21.-Mrs.
Joseph Kennedy of Lexington and
Mrs. S. D. Armentrout of Marshall
Mo-, are the guests of Mrs.. NJ. W.
Barger.
Mrs. G. C. Baldwin, Mrs. Briscoe
Baldwin and Mrs. Edmonds OF
Glasgow were recent guests at the
home of Mrs. w. H. Chlles.
Miss Tracie Gale WolfOrd OF
Vinton is visiting her aunt, Mrs
Charles r. Peery.
Mrs. Bette f. Burks and daugh-
ter, Miss Marshall of Sherwood,
are in Washington visiting Mrs.
Burks' daughter, Mrs w. L. Grlffis,
Misses Irene, Ruth and Marion
Barst of Petersburg, Misses BESSIE
Burks and Georgia DePriest OF
Buena Vista are the guests OF Mrs
d. C. Butks at Sherwood.
Mr.. j. E. Nickel and family Of
Sherwood left few days ago for
Pickaway w. Va, to be present
at the reunion in honor of the 18th
anniversary of Mrs. Nickell's fatn-
er, Mr.. Young of Pickaway.
Mrs. John H. Stoner Of Sherwood
is in Roanoke visiting her sister,
Mrs. j. w. Abbott. j. Il.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Rev. Mr.. Young's Resignation

Staunton Spectator: There was
called meeting of the Lexington
Presbytery here on Tuesday when
the pastoral relations of Rev. H.
A. Young of Lebanon and Goshen
were severed for him to accept a
call to Cooks Creek near Harri-
sonburg. He will take charge the
first of October. In the meantime
he and bis family will visit rela-
tives in Missouri. Those present
at the meeting were Rev. DR.. G.
w. Finley, Rev. G. r. Stribling,
Rev. II. A. Young and Rev. ORA.
NJ. Fraser.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Proceedings of Town Council at
Last Meeting

At a regular meeting of the
Town Council held last Thursday
night, there were present Mayor
Kennedy and Councilmen Deaver,
Hutton, Irwin, Pole and Rhodes.
Prof. A. L. Nelson appeared be-
fore the Council and addressed
that body with reference to the
widening CT jackson avenue west
of his residence. The matter was
referred to the street committee
to be acted on.
A petition from residents in
the vicinity of corner Main and
Mcdowell streets, asking the dis
continuance of the planning mill
located in that section, because Of
the" intolerable nuisance OCCASION
ed by the noise, which destroys
the comforts of their homes and
their value as SUCH" The matter
was referred to the Mayor and
town attorney.
The application Of Messrs,
Robinson and Penick to erect two
frame dwelling houses with metal
roofs on Edmondson avenue, was
referred to the building committee
with power to act.
The application of MIG. A Jones
to connect with the town water
system for use at his home on the
southern suburbs, was referred to
the committee On water.
The application of Sam Miller
to build a stable on HE lot on Full
Ter avenue was referred to the
building COMMITTEES with power to
act.
The street committee reported
favorably on widening Jordan
street and recommended that the
street be wldened on the north
side four feet from h. r. Wits
corner to the alley in rear of j. E.
Heck's residence, and the work be
done as soon as practicable.
The faces of the town clock were
ordered to be painted, under the
direction of the church com mittee
having in charge the painting of
the Presbyterian church.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Evangelistic Meeting at Timber
Ridge A. X. Z. Church

TIMBER RIDGE, JAY 20, 1908
EDITOR GAZETTE: We are to
have an evangelistie meeting at
Timber Ridge, in the A. r. ?,
church, beginning Aug. 18th and
continuing two weeks, conducted
by Rev. DR.. w. w. Orr of Char
lotte, N. C.
DR.. Orr is a man of great power,
being signNlly blessed by the
Lord, having had about 1909 con.
verts since the first day of Janu-
airy, 1908.
We extend to Lexington and
surrounding country a cordial in
vitation to come ana cooperate
with us in the grand work of re-
viying hearts and winning souls to
God.
We desire the prayers Of the
Christian people of every faith,
their presence, interest and moral
support in this meeting. Our idea
is one of broad minded Christian
reviving and soul-winning with
the distinct understanding that
converts are 20 connect with what
e, er denomination they desire.
DR.. Orr's evangelistic work is
under the auspices Of the A. r. P.
church.
Don't forget the date, Aug. 18th,
and continuing about TWO weeks.
LEON 7. PREssLY.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Visitors Enjoying Delights of
Wilson's Springs
Gazette Co'ra<SoadeHee

Gazette Co,ra@Oadence
July 20.-It is not considered in
good taste for ofellow to write
much about himself or the com
pany with which he is intimately
associated. But here in this Sc
cluded resort we know but little
outside of our own immediate eur
roundlngs and, consequently, have
nothing else of which to write.
We did hear a short while since
that Bryan and Kern were nomi-
mated as standard bearers for the
Democratic party in the coming
contest and there is positive as
surahce that niEe-tenths OF our
company, male and female, earn
estly desire their election. But
when we take into consideration
that we are not all and that some
in the outside world may think
and act differently, we conclude to
patiently await further develop
ments while we content ourselves
here eating, drinking and growing
fat.
a census on the "Green" this
forenoon shows that there are one
hundred and twenty-five people in
the cabins and an average of twen-
ty.fve at the hotel. Many corners
and goers, spending but short
while at a time. This being far
in advance of other seasons at this
date it is safe to estimate that
these numbers will be largely in.
creased further on.
A commends bic spirit of i'm
provement is prevalent and more
commodious, durable and comfort
able buildings are being erected.
AT the same time other sites have
been secured and plane laid for
building in the near future.
Things have materially changed
here within the knowledge of the
writer, which extends back over
more than half, a century, more
particularly in the way of dress
and social intercourse. Far less
etiqL cite and much more familiar
ity. The time was when, if a
gentlemen had made his appear
ance in the presence Of ladies here
without coat, he would have not
only been scorned by ladies but
counted out by gentlemen. Now,
however, a pair of overalls and any
old kind of shirt. without collar,
aud sleeves rolled up above elbows,
constitute an outer outfit sufficient
for appearance in any company.
As to the dress of the other sex |
have not word Of comment, but
suffice it to say that there has
been a vast let-down. All this may
be for tire better, but to an old
fogy it does appear that the let
down is too great. Be this as it
may, no reflections.
/ still hold that for recreation,
recuperation and social enjoyment
there is no place to be found to
excel Wilson's. Long may it con-
time thus, under its present adj
minlstration. w.