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She Was a Picture as She Climbed
TO the High Seat.

back to her cool room. And in that
service the homesick moment was
conquered.
Ingram, Finn and Gould's train soon
began to move. Through the long af-
ternoon, excitement, hurrying orders,
smothered expletiyes filled the air.
penetrating even TO grandma ANS
room. One after another the teams
pulled out, six mules, eight ten, some
times 16 or 18 animals. There were
"back-actions" and double back-ac-
tons" mules and horses hitehed to-
gether, and many teams of horses
alone while at the rear few plodding
oxen bent patiently TO their slower
journey,
Finn and Gould were in Sacramento
and Idaho respectively. Gideon was
trainmaster, and would shortly pass
and precede the train to look out for
its welfare on the way Before riding
off he sought Stella. She was unaware
of the quick admiration he had in
spired in her, till she OWNED it from
his satisfied eager gaze. In the old
mo ne Hbu Deeu DuL qulCh-lonBueu
boy she could always lead with her
ealmer Will He had left that day on
tbs Hill determined, passionate man.
yet yielding TO her still. But now he
retufHed conqneroF, She felt 1t in
every movement OF his large body. in
each word OF his ceaiident speech
Steiia was thankful that the hustle
Of previous hours had held him cap
tive; that now she could plead her
own preoceupation as reason for Civ
ing him but a moment.
Il know il. Little star" he said In
answer to her excuse. But Pm COM
ing back soon--it will be to you, and
for you, dear He stopped to kiss
her, but she pushed him away.
mo, no, Gideoni' No man except my
future husband shall"
And that is what II" Gideon be-
gan passionately. when jimmy Dart
came for orders for supper
''ill take goodbye and how-doyou-do
both when come again, Stella Cid
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whispering, with gay little laughs sup
pressed with difficulty, lest caves
dropping walls might hear and tell,
Radiantly garbed. glowing. together
they ate, the food ambrosia, the Sc
questered scene rite, pledge, pre-
figuring home TO be.
I've known all the time | oughtnt
to love you, still less ought | to win
your love; yet-yet-oh, Stella, |
couldn't help it," said Alfred.
She regarded him earnestly, plying
ly, moment, her heart in her tender
eyes; but he did not look up till she
spoke. Tell me, is its it any fault
of your own that" She did not fin
ish, but he understood.
No He paused uncertainty. mo
and yes. | cannot tell you freely-it is
not all my secret. | am suffering for
anothers wrongdoing, yet | caused
him to commit that wrong, unwittingly
God knows, unwttingly!" The last
words We're vehement; and he looked
not at Stella, but away, as II he ad
dressed another auditor.
She slipped to her knees beside him.
her clasped hands against his breast
her gaze probing his soul.
Dear heart, suppose ! were your
sister and her lover were in your
place would you not have her say, as
1 am saying, All my heart, my trust,
my life. are yours, now and always? Z"
Alfred lifted his head Her feryent
words beat back his fears. He took her
hands In his own, steadily giving her
look for look, his eyes reYerently read
ing the soul she laid bare "On my
honor Stella, yes; though | should
pity her for the long, dreary waiting
ahead of her"
Stella sprang up, JOY in her voice.
mo waiting will be dreary when It Is
for you! Wherever you go | can
think of you. see you. The world will
be bright since you are in 1t and my
own. III count off the days gayly and
and make little prayer for you
each night"
Mr.. Crocker's special leaves at
seven said Alfred. Il go on that.
And there are reports TO make. pack
ing TO do. I'm not TO work for the
company-that is, openly. I'm to go
on difficult errands. here and there.
And | don't know when rn see you
again-0h, my darllngl l will not
leave youl" His arms were out
stretched 10 her, HIS voice thFobbing
with rebellion against parting
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recl got good wagons an a good
team; an I'm goin' through on time. I
ami"
The tarpaulin.covered wagons we're
drawn up in front of the hotel. Sally
-, inspected everything with the eye
Of an old teamster-harness coup
lings, the adjustment of the load.
why. ma, you looked it all over be-
fore, Viola said tagging her mother
like a shadow
81 know that; but accidents hap
pens in busy times. Then them pesky
hostlers might think it was funny ter
fergit something cause I'm a woman.
Men think themselves so smart! That
Shack lowed | didn't need any back
action with my load"
We'll, do you, ma?' Viola only
asked to hear her mother vindicate
herself before the admiring bystand-
era.
We'll, don't 1? S'pose I'm goin' to
use up yo' paws fine stock a-puttin'
all my load on one wagon? What did
he send two wagons fur If | wasn't ter
use EN-? I'll work that bacl.-actlon
on all the heavy spots, an git the load
an yo' paws team inter Virginia
ahead of Gids teams, an in good
order. See if don't"
You bet you will. mai" Viola ex-
claimed with ardor and unusual slang.
The moment for starting came, and
Sally b. turned to her lately arrived
helper, jimmy Dart you do yo' pref
tiest fur the shebang an I'll make ye
glad" she said, and wheeled quickly to
hug her dear women folks" Viola
she held in her arms for silent mo-
ment
TAKE keer of her, Stella" she said
softly, placing Viola's hand in her
teachers. She's the hull world to
me-"
II will; Irs. Sally Stella saw a
tear on the dark cheek as Sally B..
wrung her hand
She was picture as she climbed
to the high seat and took up the lines,
aptly as Uncle Billy himself Driver?
What do | need of driver? I've driv
every mile I've driv six, the swing
team a.buckin' sometimes like a fresh
converted sinner agin Ole Nick
She wore short dark wooden skirt,
a calico waist, white kerchief around
her neck and mans felt hat. "lt'll
last better'n a woman's," she told the
girls. EIuge-wristed gauntlets made
her hands look ridiculously small, as
did the high-booted foot that swung
out on the brake
The sun had chased the mercury far
above the hundred mark in shady
hooks. On the porch the heat was in
tolerable. Yet the hotel people and
town folk were gathered there to see
Sally b. off, and Vic Wah had donned
four satin coats in her honor.
Sally b. loosed the brake trife,
called to her leaders, waved last
goodbye and was off down the hill.
The load shook little and settled to
its long haul, skyward as we'll as east
ward. The horses, rested and fresh,
snorted and tossed their heads, ratified
their metal-buckled harness: and one
of the swing team danced sidewise
down the road and out of sight. Sally
b. looked back frequently to see if her
freight was riding safely; and at the
last turn in sight, took off her hat and
swung it to the girls and grandma'a am,
yet watching from the hot porch.
The crowd soon melted away and
left the three alone. Stella put her
arms around Viola, and they stood so
an instant both forlorn, oppressed.
Yet with one accord they remembered
grandma am. and turned to help her
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CHAPTER XN.
otis But Thy Name That Is My
Enemy"

Alfred did not leave the dining
room, but seated himself in the
screened niche that had hidden the
water cooler from the general gaze.
He was glad to be out of the light,
even the mild light ID sputtering can
dies. He wished to think, to live over
again some of the moments of the
night But the hustle of belated dan
GERS and Sally BIS hasty orders for his
supper annoyed him, till Stellas voice
was added to the hubbub, and he
found himself straining to catch her
every word.
It's most ready, Stella" he heard
Sally b. say as a soft step came
nearer. "lverybody's gone, and
look out fur yer silk trail! I've set a
table in among them green's where you
an him play-acted; but the screens
in front SOS nobody can see in the
winder."
How dear you are!' he heard Stel-
la reply.
Huh! It's Vic that's dear You bet
Al Vincent's the only feller Yic'd
make kitchen fire for at three in the
mornin. Yic's stuck on AL says he's
all samee red button Chinaman
Stella made light movement be-
fore she spoke again. "Oh, what nice
things to eat, and linen napkins, hem
stitched! And china Where did you
find it all?"
"Oh them's some bits of high life
I've KEEP hid fur a spell. You kin
make the tea soon's the water biles;
an take in the tray. I'm dead tired.
Goodnight"
"oh, Mrs. Sally, you're going TO
stay, too, aren't you?"
"Lawsy! You don't want me- An
1 want 40 winks fore sunup."
Alfred blessed her understanding
heart
You're so good to me-" Stella said,
and the swish OF her silken skirt as
she crossed to Sally b. reached AL
fred's ear.
"Shueksl Good for nuthin'! l ben
young myself oncet."
An instance of silence followed, an
audible kiss and Sally y. tramped out
OF the room by a side door, while
Stella descended TO the kitchen.
Alfred was grateful for the still
ness. glad that, for the moment. even
Stella was unaware of his nearness.
lie would not speak till there was no
danger If interruption.
Yie Hah came In and put out all the
lights save the one Ia the screened
corner Of the stage Alfred heard him
leave the room and pass through the
kitchen, giving Stella an elaborate
goodnight before he shut and locked
the outer door.
With the grating OF the key and the
assurance OF no further intruding. Al
fred slipped from the actual. the sor-
did. into the loye-land bis Romeo's
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con said with significance. Tn onl'
He closed the door behind him; yet
the tyranny of his presence remained.
Back OF his simple words lay a power
that gripped and held Stella to mac
tion. Not till the girl had twice spoken
did Stella rouse to present duty Even
then her mind worked automatically,
and she breathed calmly only after
she had seen Gideon ride out of town
on his prancing horse.
Continued i'm our next issnel
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dress recalled The darkness was wei.
come. Not even yet would he call
Stella. For moment he would dream.
No need of lamp or candle; the re-
splendence of his visions illumined
him The song in his heart throbbed
melodiously on, It seemed for hours;
yet it was only minutes, and but a few,
when the rustic of skirts and a second
light appearing behind the screen
aroused him. The rustling went and
came again, and a faint tinkle of
china struck his ear. Then he heard
his namel
mfr. Vincent" softly; and after a
breath, hesitatingly, Romeo"
Alfred sprang out of his nook, but
did not speak. There she stood, above
him on the high stage, the light from
behind the screen naring sidewise
upon her; next him the cheek he had
longed to kiss in the play, but did
not A little pale she was now, yet
so fair and sweet! Her lips were apart,
her hand lifted as If TO catch the
sound of his coming How beautiful
she was How sweet and womanlyl
And in the lonely darkness how near
and intmate-his own! his own!
she leaned forward little, her
draperies flowing softly about her
feet behind the graceful stage-edging
of fir tips, her dear, wistful eyes peering
into the gloom He knew she thought
him out there somewhere in the dark;
hungry. weary, waiting for her. lie
was not hungry, he was not weary;
but he needed her-she little knew
how he needed her. And no matter
how far asunder lay their future, to-
night he would have her, love her, ac-
cept the service of those dear hands.
Impulsively she called again: "Oh,
Romeo, Romeo, won't you come"
The tender voice with the heart
ache in it thrilled him. chided his 81
lence startled him with apprehension
also, lest the association of the name
lead her to say those other too true
words:
"Tis but thy name that is my
enemy"
1t should be her enemy no longer!
Here | am Stella-sweetheart." He
whispered the last word as he caught
her down-reached hand and sprang up
beside her.
AS in a babys face fresh-waked
from sleep, the warm color swept up.
rose-tipped cheek and lip, veined the
white lids and paled off to the softly
waving hair. Her eyes opened wide,
frank and joy-hooded as a child's She
turned to him. Doubts and questions
fed. He was there! He called her
Sweetheart"
In the sheltered, spicy nook behind
the screen, prudence, business, duty,
all slept forgotten, while a nameless
youth pledged lifelong love and de-
votion to a dowerless, homeless, un-
worldly woman.
1t was Stella, remembering his long
fast, who cut short the precious mo-
ments and lured Alfred from his love s
empyrean SUBMITS to his daily bread.
She rearranged the dishes and went to
the kitchen to make fresh tea, he fol-
lowing that no dear breath OF her
should be lost to him. Back to the
table again they went stepping lightly
that they might wake no ear above;
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Probate Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the following
Accounts and Vouchers have been filed IN
the Probate Court of Hooking County, Ohio,
for FIRST partial settlement, II, ID. Trimmer,
Guardian of lie 'nder Amerine. an imbectle,
and the same viii come on for hearing on
the 9th day Of April A. ID. 1908, mt 10 O'Clock
II. M, or as soon thereafter as may be con-
Venient. II. T., NJ ARTIN,
March ~, 3-w Probate Judge.
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Probate Notice

Notice Is hereby given that the following
Accounts ana Vouchers have heen filed In
the Probate Court OF Hooking County ohio,
for SECOND and Flnai seltlement Charlotte
and second partial settlement OF said
Guardian for illiam NJ. and Alfred -,
Campbell, minors. and The same VIII come
on for hearing ON the 9 day of April a ID.
Ip03 at ~ O'Clock A. NJ. or as soon Thereafter
as may be convenient. Il. T.. NJ ARrlN.
March ~, 8-w Probate Judge.
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Simple Remedy forLa Grippe

In grippe coughs are dangerous
as they frequently develop into
pneumonia. Foley's Honey and
Tar not only stops the cough but
heals aud strengthens the lungs so
that no serious results need be
feared. The genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar contains no harm
ful drugs and is in yellow pack
age. Refuse substitutes. Bort d
Go.
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Probate Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the following
for First Partial settlement samuel Lindsey
ana John Lindsey, Executors of the VIII Of
William Lindsey, deceased and the same
viii come ON flr hearing ON the o day OF
April a, -. nos ht l0o'elock A. Nj, or as
thereafter Hs may be convenient
T.. T.. MARTIN,
March ~, 3-w Probate Judge.
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Partnership Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed w. +. Bowen, sole surviving partner
of the Firm of j. Rochesters Sons, composed
of the Undersigned, and the tlate) Fred A.
the liabilities for the debts of the same,
Claims are required to he presented with
In one year, TO the undersigned as provided
by statute.
Dated March 6, 1905. w. f. BOWEN,
March ~ }-w Sole surviving partner
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Notice OF Appointment.

Estate OF Viola n, Collins, deceased
The undersigned has been appointed and
qualified as Administrators of the estate OF
Viola ID Collins, late of Hooking County,
Ohio, deceased. Dated this 9th. day OF
March 1905. II. IL. WALLAR.
March 70, 3-w Administrator.
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She did not go to him, but smiled;
and Alfred knew she would side with
duty. Ought you to go?' she asked
gently And If you ought will not
going bring sooner the day when you
may stay?"
Already you are the better half
of me- he answered tonderly, and
followed tho words with farewell
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Probate Notice

Notice Is hereby given that the following
Accounts ana Vouchers have been filed in
the Probate Court of Hooking COunty,Ohio,
for First and Final settlement Il. II Garpen-
ter, Administrator OF the estate of Samuel
Stiverson, deceased. and the same Will come
on for hearing on the day of April A. d..
1905 at 10 O'Clock A. NJ f, or as soon thereafter
n may bo convenient. T. r MARIN,
March Il, S-w Probate Juqge.
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Notice of Appointment.

Estate of Susan Kneller, deceased
The undersigned has been appointed and
qualified us Administrator OF the estate of
Ohio, deceased Dated this 10 day of Feb
ruary 1903 DANIEL NJ. KNELLER.
March 10, 3-w Administrator.
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THE NATIONAL BANK OF
LOGAN
orrron nouRs 0 TO 8

OFFICE HOURS TO 3
Paid in Cash CdpitaJ $4,000
c. B. BOWEN, President,
II. r.. HARRINGTON, Vice Pres
F. MEADE BOWEN, Cashier.
Does General Banking Busi-
ness, Receives Deposits, Discounts
Paper and Buys and Sells Ex-
change.
apr ely Bank in James Block.
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Mt o'clock p. NJ. the following described
real estate, situate in the County OF Hook
Ing, state of Ohio, and In the Township of
Ward, to wit:-Being n part of Fractional
lot No. Five of Section No. Fourteen, Town
ship No. Thirteen. Range No. Fifteen, the
same being the North part of Lot No. Six,
of the subdivision of said Fractional Lot No.
Five, beginning at the center OF the county
rond, thence south l3B feet, thence west 76
links, thence north 1876 feet to the center of
the county road, thence with the center OF
the countS road, east 7B links to the place of
beginnlngl
Also the following premises to wit: all OF
Lot No. Seven lying south of the road south
one hundred and thirty seven feet from the
center of the road in II subdivision OF Frac-
tional Lot No. Five in the Section, Town
ship, Range, County and State aforesaid :,
recorded in Book ~ Page 400, Record of
Pluts OF Fractional Lots OF Hooking Coun-
ty, Ohio, said real estate is appraised at
Seven Hundred and tifty Dollars CS15O.O0)
Terms of sale, cash in hand.
=. Z SOLIDAY,
V. G. LOWRY, Guardian of Marie
Attorney. l.eeand Frederick Lee
March r. J-w
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SHERIFF'S SALE IN PAR
TITION.
Efne Wright, Plalntin,
VS.
Mary Il. North, ct AL, Defendants.
Cause No. 1902.
In the Court OF Common Pleas, Hooking
County, Ohio;

Notice is hereby given, that the under.
signed, sheriff OF Hooking County, Ohio, by
virtue OF an order of sale In partition, Is
sued out of said Court, In the above entit.
led cause. and to him directed as sheriff Of
said County, Will at the door of the Court
II ouse In Logan. ohio. on
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Notice to Teachers.

The Board OF School Examiners OF Hook
Ing County VIII meet at the School Building
In Logan, Ohio, nj $3.50 II. m. ON the First
Saturday OF each month. for the examina-
tion ofappllcants for Teachers Elementary
Certificates and on the first Saturday VI
September, December, March and June for
the examination of applicants for Teachers
High School and Spt cial Certificates Ex-
aminations for pupils desiring to enter high
schools Will be held on the Third Saturday
OF April and the Second Saturday of May.
C.N. WHITE, President
J.C. SToUGHToN, Clerk
ID. II. HARSH, Vice President
Logan, Ohio March /, l007-tf
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CHAPTER XT.-Plot to destroy COM
pany's ship Flora is unearthed and In
eliminating evidence against Cadwallader
on charge of wire tapping is also found,
the letters found by Stella being de-
ciphered by Brakeman Alfred Vincent,
who arrives on scene
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CHAPTER XII.-Impending disaster to
Central Pacific is averted by protecting
the Flora and sending the ship laden
with iron for railroad camp.
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GUARDIANS SALE OF REAL
ESTATE.
SATURDAY, THE A DAY OF APRIL, 1905

In pursuance of an order of The Probate
Court of Hooking County, Ohio, Will offer
for sale Mt public auction on the premises on
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CHAPTER X.-Stella hears from her
lover, Gideon, and of his phenomenal
success. Finds letter of Importance in
volving plans of opposition road. "Uncia
Billy" returns in terrible suffering from
long mountain trip.
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CHAPTER III.-Vincent with letter Of
Introduction to Gov. Stanford Is assigned
his work in unearthng plans Of enemies
of railroad, being built. He hears of safe
arrival of Stella Anthony in letter
from her
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CHAPTER XIII.-Phineas Cadwallader
faces prison on charge of wire tapping
and has interview with Gov Stanford,
sponsor for Central Pacific. Phneas
enter the governors cause and the lat
ter tells him of a perfect chain of evil
dence connecting him with plot to blow
up Flora.
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ter of Anthony, keeper of station, is in
trSduced. The travellers find that An
thony has been Killed.
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ssn and WssR6e roaG and is
praised by governor and heads OF Cen
tra Pacific. Being known as agent Of
c. p. he decides to retire to position Of
a brakeman for a short time.
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CHAPTER IV.-Nincent visits town
where railroad men are working on
road and receives token Of esteem from
Forgetting not.
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CHAPTER XIV-Support of San Fran
cisco and Washoe railroad is undermined
hY sale of Il link to Central Pacific.
Stella and Alfred show love for each
other despite hostility of Gideon. Ball
and dramatic performance proves big
social occasion in railroad town.
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AUTO RUNS 200 MILES
IN FOUR HOURS.

Philadelphia. Oct. 1.-Geo. Robert
son, in a locomobile car, today won
the 2OO-mile automobile race around
the dangerous eight-mile course in
Fairmount park. Time, a hours, 2 min
utes and 80 seconds. ]. Patche (Acme)
second.
Several cars were wrecked, but no
one was seriously hurt
The otorParkway-Long 1sland-Nas-
sau sweepstakes. a 100-mile automobile
race for cars selling for $1,000 or under,
today was Won by a Buick car, driven
by Easter. in 2 hours, Z minutes and SO
seconds.
Burns Chalmers. OF Detroit, won the
Jericho sweepstake. $50 miles. in three
hours, two minutes and Sc seconds.
Lyttle won the motor parkway
sweepstakes, $50 miles, the big race Of
the day. Time, three hours. 10 minutes,
William H. Sharp won the Garden
City sweepstakes. 200 miles. Time,
three hours, 10 minutes. "a seconds.
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N TO BE EXAMINED
oFTENER IN THE FUTURE

Washington, Oct. H-Comptroller of
the Currency Murray has decided to
increase the number OF national bank
examinations, in many cases from twice
to three or four times q year. 1t is
not his purpose, however, he says, to
examine all national banks four or even
three times a year, but the new rule
Will be made to apply to all national
banks that have in the past shown a
disposition to violate or evade any OF
the provisions of the national banking
laws or the regulations prescribed by
the comptroller Of the currency. 1t Is
stated that a considerable number OF
national banks have heretofore seemed
to consider violations OF some Of the
less important provisions of the ma
tional banking laws as matters Of small
consequence and nave treated the or
doris OF the comptroller on the subject
with apparent Indifference. Practic-
ally the only remedy In such cases is
to declare h banks charter forfeited.
but this action In nearly every case
would be regarded as entirely too dras-
tic. considering the character OF tho
Offense.
Comptroller Murray's purpose, how
ever % to keep In closer touch with
those banks whose management is un-
der more or less constant suspicion.
Reckless and speculative banking will
be discouraged to the limit of the COMP
troller'e ability.