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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-05-11

\ valuable lesson can be learned from the life
of Kitty Smith the girl who at the age of eight, lost
both her arms. Instead of becoming dependent
for the rest of her natural life, she took great
interest in penmanship and drawing and soon learn
ed to write and draw with her feet far better than
the average person in the natural way. Sre
also learned to and drive nails with her feet
and soon became quite adept at making book
cases and the like. She is financial secretary
Of the home for disabled children at haywood, ILL.,
When you think you are down and out, pause just
ent and think of brave little armless Kitty
Smith then keep pegging away.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-05-11

The law is now in effect which prohibits furnish
ing intoxicating qour to those attending auction
sale. The law does not interfere with mans carry
ing bottle OF Green River to the sale in his
pocket.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-05-11

The last legislature passed law which will 80
into effect July LIST, that will require county officers
to maintain regular Office hours from Sto - and
from l to 5. How did the legislature expect county
officials to make campaign tor reelection under
such an arrangement-Palladium.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-05-11

The Farmers store at Ldgerwood advertised
recent Saturday 40 egg day. The farmers for
niles around brot in 1890 eggs to the store that
day. not a bad piece Of work for the farmers
the store. Won't some enterprising Minot mer-
chant give US an "egg' day?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-05-11

Old timers say that the general crop prospects
never looked better in North Dakota at this time OF
the year. Still, it will pay TO 60 cautiously, and
be on the safe side. That's what the farmers are
doing pretty generally, TOO.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-05-11

Gov. Burke is riled UP over some things that have
been said about his cutting down the farmers insti-
tute fund. If the Governor thinks he is angry, let
him wait till he can talk with some of the farmers
most vitality interested.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-05-11

Some unprinciped employment agency in Mime
apolis accepted money from number Of poor work
ing men, guaranteeing them good jobs on railroad
construction work at Drake When they arriveu,
they found that they had been bur>;"d, but fort
unately found good paying positions on farms in
that neighborhood a4
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-05-11

The Glenburn Advance thinks the 100000 spent
for the Cowan trial will not prove to be such bad
thing as the money all remains at home and those
who earned it good spenders.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-05-11

There will be SO Sundays during the year 1911
and this will not happen again in 100 years. The
ministers will earn their salary this year, that's
certain.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-05-11

The sixty thousand dollars spent on the Cowan
trial. would have paid for large number OF farm
ers Institutes the price of which the state IL notice
ably shy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-05-11

The importance of keeping alleys and yards ctean
was forcthly impressed upon the people at Minot
during the big hre Saturday night. Glowing en-.
bers blew all about the city, some Of them = mile
distant from the nre. Two fires were started from
them but for time it looked - tho our entire
city was doomed We can't be too particular in
keeping our premises clean
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-05-11

The democrats are just beginning to ind out that
1t is thing to teach school, and another to 1T
in the back seat and throw peanuts.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-05-11

While taking courage and going cheerfully about
the spring work, let not forget that success de-
ponds to q large extent our own effort as put
forth. Poor farming never brings good crop, but
bad cultivation in q dry season is sure to bring
disaster while good tillage will even in bad seasons
furnish a fair crop.-tarmer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-05-11

The buildings for the state normal school to be
located at Minot should be made out Of material
secured right at home, far practicable The
buildings will be heated doubt with Ignite coal,
secured in this part Of the state. It might not be
cut of the way at this time to call the attention
OF the architect to the Denbigh brick, which are
manufactured close to this city. These brick are
beautiful and they grow harder and better with
age Some striking looking buildings could be
erected from this material.
Co. D is working for new armory. Capt. Per
son and his are deserving of 1t. They have
bought lot the has contributed $1,000 for the
Armory and it, up to somebody to do the rest.
Minot is proud OF Co D and she will be prouder
Of it still, when the armory IS built Our men can
never become thoroly proficient in the maDsuvers
cf war, until they get out Of the present cr.mpsd
dingy quarters
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-05-11

The Dodgen News says: Young people should
acquire the habit Of correct speaking and writing
and abandon as early ~ possible the We Of slang
words and phrases" In the same column the News
says The colicky cucumbers are getting in their
work on those who can afford to pay the price for
them"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-11-23

hand. which grasped warmly, for ]
felt how much depended on his friend
ship, and resolved to ask him some
questions which should solve my last
remaining doubts.
Captain Wayne" he began Soberly,
looking about him, you are In even
worse stress here than l supposed,
but I shall see to It that you are
furnished with blankets before ] leave.
Sheridan IL hasty himself, and his
temper often leads him to rash
language. I am sure he bears you no
malice for what you said. But Bren-
nan has his ear, and. has whispered
something to him in confidence
what. ] have been unable to ascertain
which has convinced him that you
are deserving Of death unGe; martial
law"
Without trial?"
THE opportunity Of furnishing the
information desired will be again Of
fered you: but, as near as can learn,
the charge preferred against you is OF
such q private nature that II Is deemed
best not to make 1t matter for camp
talk. Whatever It may be, Sheridan
evidently feels justified in taking the
case out from the usual channels. and
in using most drastic measures. !
am sorry to bring you such news.
especially AZ believe the charges
are largely concocted in the brain OF
him who makes them. and have but
the tbiunest circumstantlal evidence
to sustain them. Yt: Sheridan Ii
thoroughly convinced, and Will brook
no interference. The discussion Of the
case has already led to his using e.
tremoly harsh words to his chief OF
staff"
II am to be shot. tEen?"
His hand closed warmly over mine.
While there IL life there IL always
hope" he answered. Surely Il must
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-11-23

even distinguish the retreating steps
Of the TALLER.
Tired a. was from the intense
strain Of the past thirty-Six hours.
even my anxious thoughts were insult
ficient to keep me awake. Feeling
my way cautiously along the wall, !
came at last to q wide wooden bench.
and stretching my form at full length
upon It. pillowed my head on one
arm, and almost instantly was sound
asleep.
When l awoke. sore from my hard
bed and stiffened by the uncom'
Portable position In which I lay, It
was broad daylight That The morn
ing was. indeed. well advanced |
knew from the single ray Of sunlight
which streamed IL through q grated
window high up in the wall opposite
me and fell like n bar Of gold across
the rough stone floor. ! was alone.
Even in the dark Of the previous night
l had discovered the sole pretence to
furniture in the place. The room itself
proved to be . large and almost
square apartment. probably during the
ordinary occupancy Of the house a re-
ceptacle for wood or garden produce.
but now peculiarly well adapted to
the safeguarding Of prisoners.
The solid stone walls were Ct SUI
ficient height to afford no chance Of
reaching the great oak Orders that
supported the floor above. even had
the doing 80 offered favorable open
ing for escape. There were. apparent
ly, but three openings Of any kind
the outside window through which
the sunlight streamed. protected by
thick bars Of iron; q second opening,
quite narrow, and likewise protected
by q heavy metal grating; and the
tightly locked door By means Of which
| had entered. The second, con-
cluded, after inspecting It closely. was
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-11-23

q mere air passage leading into some
other division Of the cellar. ! noted
these openings idly, and with scarce
" a thought as to the possibility OF
escape. had awakened with strange
indifference as to what my fate might
be. Such q feeling was not natural
L. me. but the fierce emotions Of the
preceding night had seemingly robbed
me Of all my usual buoyancy OF hope.
H. one sense yet trusted that Mrs.
Brennan would keep her pledge and
tell her story to Sheridan; even II she
failed to do this, and left me to face
the rifles or the rope. then II made
but small odds how soon II should be
over. II she cared for me in the
slightest degree she would not let me
die unjustly, and 10 my mind then
she had become the centre Of all life.
Dependency Is largely q matter Of
physical condition, and I was still
sufficiently tagged to be IN the depths,
when the door opened suddenly, and
an ordinary army ration was placed
within. The soldier who brought II
did not speak. nor did ] attempt to
address him; but after be retired. the
appeuxing smell Of the bacon, together
Nth the unmistakable flavor Of real
coffee. drew me irresistibly that way,
and made Q hearty heal. The food
nut new. life into me. and fell TO
pacing back and forth between the
corners Of tia csll. my mind full Of
questioning, yet With-a fresh measure
Of condolences that ali would Still b
veil
wa yet It II when. without warn
lng, the door once again opened. and
lieutenant Clton entered He "a.
Vanesd toward ne With oufstrSteho1
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-11-23

be in your power to prove the nature
Of your mission within our lines, and
the delay thus gaineL will enable u
to learn and meet these more serious
allegations"
IF l but had time to communicate
with General Lee"
"But now-is there one. no way
by which such representation can be
given this very day? n not full proof
Of your innocence. then sufficient. at
least, to cause the necessary delay?
/ shook my head. 81 know Of moth.
ing other than my own unsupported
word" / answered shortly, land that
Is evidently Of no value as against
Major Brennan's secret insinuarons.
When is the hour set?"
II am not positive that final de-
cIsion has yet been reached. but
heard daybreak tomorrow mentioned.
The probability Of an early movement
of our troops is the excuse urged for
such unseemly haste"
l remained silent for a moment.
conscious only Of his Kindly eyes read.
Ing my face.
MRS. Brennan" asked finally. re-
curing to the one thought In which
retained deep interest.-"does she still
remain In the CAMP!
"She was with the Major at head.
quarters this morning believe they
breakfasted with the General. but I
was on duty so late last night that
i oversight and thus missed the pleas
ufe OF meeting her again.
We talked for some time longer
ana be continued t. urGs me for
some further word. but ] could give
him none. and finally the kindly fellow
departed, promising 70 zee me again
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-11-23
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens In q Confederate tent
at a critical stage OF the Civil War. Gen.
Lee imparts TO Capt Wayne an important
Gergt. Craig, an old army scout. Wayne
starts on Ills mission. The two, after q
wild ride, get within the lines of the
enemy In the darkness. Wayne 70 taken
for Federal officer who came to keep an
appointment and q young lady on horse
back 10 given In his charge. She is
northern girl and attempts to escape but
falls. One OF the horses succumbs ana
Craig goes through with the dispatches.
while Wayne and My Lady Of the North
are left alone. They seek shelter In
hut and entering Il in the dark a huge
mastif attacks Wayne. The girl shoots
the brute Just in time. The owner Of the
hut, one Jed Bungay. and his wife appear
and soon q party OF horsemen approach.
They are led by q man claiming to be
Red Lowrie. but Mrs. Bungay discovers
him TO be q disguised impostor, who
proves to be Maj. Brennan. Federal
officer whom the Union girl recognizes.
he orders the arrest OF Wayne as q spy.
While q prisoner Wayne sees files Of Con-
tederates pass and knows that Craig has
delivered the message. Ho 10 brought be-
fore Sheridan.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-11-23
CHAPTER xI.-contInusd.

Very we'll, sir" he said grayely.
"Your fate 10 In your own hands.
and will depend very largely, upon
your replies to my questions. You
claim to have been the bearer OF
dispatches, and hence no spy, yet you
possess nothing to substantiate your
claim. As your regiment Is with Lee.
l presume you we're seeking Long.
street. Were your dispatches deliv.
ered?"
Il have reason to belive So"
by yourself?"
by the sergeant who accompanied
me. and who continued the journey
after ! was detained"
"Is Lee contemplating an immediate
movement"
General Sheridan" I exclaimed In.
dignantly, you must surely forget
that l AM an officer Of the Confeder-
ate Army. You certainly have no
reason to expect that I will so far
disregard my obvious duty as to an
b"OE buCu uuobIIOn.
'Your refusal to explain why you
were hiding within our lines 10 ample
reason for my inSistence," be said
tartly. "and ] am not accustomed to
treating spies with any great consid.
GRAFTON, even when they claim Rebel
commissions. You are not the first
to seek escape in that way. Was
your despatch the cause Of the hurried
departure Of LOngstreet's troops east
ward?" ~
This last question was hurled di.
rectly at me, and l noticed that every
eye in the room was eagerly scanning
my face. l had the quick, fiery tenn.
per Of a boy then. and my checks
flushed.
II positively decline to answer one
word relative to the dispatches in.
trusted to me-" said deliberately,
and my voice shook with sudden rush
Of anger. And no officer who did
not dlshonor the uniform he wore
would insult me with the question"
A bombshell explode in the room
could not have astonished them as did
my answer. I realized to the full
the probable result, but my spirit was
high, and felt the utter uselessness
Of prolonging the interview. Sooner
or later the same end must come.
Sheridan's face naturally flushed, In
stantly grew crimson. and dangerous
light famed into his fierce eyes. For
q moment he seemed unable to speak;
then he Numbered forth;
You young fool! can tell you
that you will speak before another
twenty.four hours. or I'll hang you
for q spy II It cost me my command.
Major Brennan, take this young popin-
Jay to the Mansion House under
guard"
Brennan stepped forward, smiling
n II he enjoyed the part assigned to
him.
"Coms on, you Johnny" he said
coarsely, his hand closing heavily on
my arm. Then, seeming unable to
repress his pleasure at the ending Of
the interview. and his present sense Of
power, he bent lower. 80 that his In.
solent words should not reach the
p others, and Missed hotly:
Stealing women Is probably more
IN your line than this"
"You miserable houndl" cried
madly. "None but a coward would
tEunt 4 helpless prisoner. only hope
may yet be free long enough to
write .he lie with steel across your
heart"
Before he could move Sheridan was
upon his feet and between US.
Back. both Of you!" be ordered
sharply. There shall be no Drawing
here. Major Brennan. you win re-
main: ! would speak with you further
regarding this matter Lieutenant ca,
ton. take charge Of the prisoner"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-11-23
CHAPTER XII.
Under Sentences Of Death.

At this late date ] doubt greatly
Il my situation at that time was so
desperate as L then conceived H. I
question now whether the death sent
ence would ever have been executed.
But then. with the memory Of sher-
idan's rage and my own hotheaded
retoFt, fully believed my fate was
destined to DO that Of the condemned
Spy. unless she who alone might tell
the whole truth should Voluntarily do
60. That circumstances had left ne
= ~ p6gsE q one Whoss nsTco dll,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-11-23

Maybe Il is design o. maybe ha
lust accident Anyhow, q certainly
does look f,inny to see I'D TIE prinel-
pal taxicab stations bang up against
drinking Fountains Cor horSSS.-Nsu
York Nail
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-11-23
Wast.d pIesoInQo.

Aunty Dust >Arrived)-Bless your
sweet heart!
Marie-You needn't waste any OF
your blessings on him. aunty.
Aunty-Him? Who2
Marie-My former sweetheart. We're
mad at each other now.-Judge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-11-23
A Failure.

HAS he had q successful careerf''
b mo. He doesn't owe anybody any
money"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-11-23

CHRISTMAS POST CARDS FREE
oond % stamp for I'VE samples of my veFy ehOio.
est Gold Embossed Christmas ana New leas
Post Carts: beautiful eolor and ;0Sellest doslgnG
An Post Gard Club. IS Jackson st., Topeka, Kansas
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-02-17

by his SURROUNDINGS as when hs spoke
In Indsp snderce Hail in Philadelphia
on washington's birthday.
In his last spsech OF the ssries,
made bsrors The Legislators n PENN
sylwuia at Harrisburg. Linrcin utter-
ed the wish that he MIGHT nsvsr have
to uss the military forces of theland,
land most especially never to shed
fratennal blood"
Then came his sscret night Journey,
to the nation's capital There were
rumors of a plot 10 murder the Prssl-
dent-elect. Maryland border State
numbered many Southern Confedsrats
sympathizers among her citizens. On
February 9, the Confedsrate Congress
had convened; nina days latsr JET
ferson Davis had bean dnaugurated
President OF the Southern SHtss;
Lincoln was now drawing ynsar to th<
dividing line, the Potomac river
which separated the union States from
the ssceded States.
All thsse things made his friends
afraid. So Lincoln and his single es-
oort and companion Ward H. Lamon
a devoted personal friend from Illinois
took thsr berths in the sleeping
car of the regular train from New
York, following the plants Of secrecy
made by President s. M. FELTON,, OF
the P. w. G. B. railroad. They pass
ed through Baltimore unrecognizec
and undismrbed arriving in washing
ton at 6 o'clock on the morning OF
February 20. Lincoln was conducted
to Wizards hotel
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-02-17

Ingram, Texas Ever since I be-
came woman" writes Mrs. E. NJ
Evans, of this place. Il suffered from
womanly trouble. Last fail, 1t got
SO bad, had Ito stay in bad for near
ly week every month. Since taking
Cardui, feel better than have for
years" You cam rely ON Cardui. Pre-
pared especially for women, 1t relieves
womandy pain, by acting on the cause
and builds up womanly strength where
lit is most nssded. Purely vegetable.
Mild, but certain in action. Try it.
At your druggists. Stiff
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-02-17
Mrs. Dooley Likes Oklahoma.

Chandler, Okla, r. F. d. No. 2,
Feb. 5, 1911.
Editor The Republican: While sit
ting alone this beautiful Sabbath morn
ing my thoughts fly back to the State
of old Kentucky, and | thought pei
haps my friends and neighlbors would
like to knew hcy We are getting
along
AS know of no batter way than to
have you print this, so / send 1t to The
Republican We have had thu INCEST
weather here this wintar. Only had
two real cold days and no rain or
SNOW, and never no mud. Now Isn't
that nice? 1t has been warm enIcugh
to go without wraps r'aarly all winter.
lit seems more like spring i'm Ken
lucky than it does winter.
We are going TO have SOME more
Ksntuckians with us. Richard, my
husband has bone TO Chandler TO meet
Uncle George Hines and two daugh-
tsrs, and Arthur Coy. We certainly
have fine neighbors. The people are
SO nice and fri5ndly. You know that
is true Western style. Uncle Georges
folks have rented a fine farm and
bought nio5team of horses, and al
SO a wagon. They are all we'll pleas
ed with the country and seem to be
satisfied. They are now at my house.
Will MOVE home Tomorrow.
V. X. DOOEEY.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-02-17
inventor Refuses Offers.

Hopkinsville, KY. Feb. 15.-W, r.
Bowrlas. the local photographer who
has invented am improved lamp box
Tor charging pictures, making mega
tiyes by artificial hight and for gsner-
al purposes In photography has been
granted a patsnt on IT, He will now
pnocssd TO apply for patents On several
foreign countries. as he believes he
has a fortune in his grasp II he can
protect himself. Even this early Mr..
Bowles Is having mulhtude of ap-
plications from Wholesale houses 10
handle his machine. and from firms
and individuals TO buy his patent right
but as Yet he has turned deaf ear 70
all such.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-02-17
Earned by Kentucky Railroads.

The railroads of Kentucky earned
$17,000.OO0 during the last year, ac-
cording too a statemsnt OF Receipts
and expenses as complied by Roy vii
holt. Rate Clerk for the Railroad Com
mission.
The total earnings of the railroads
were $46,77S.0O4.
The operating expenses were $780,
2S1. 1865.
The freight earnings We're s3429s,-
1872. and the passenger earnings 3d.
$3.50, 294.
TIhere was a gain over the preced-
ing year OF $3,O00,OO0.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-02-17
v. X. DOOLEY.

Drop by drop the offensive discharge
caused by Nasal Catarrh falls from
the back of the nose into the throat,
settling up an inflamma ion that Is
likely to mean Chronic Bronchitis.
The most satisfactory remedy for
Catarrh is Ely's Cream Balm, and the
relief that follows even the first APP
plicat,on cannot be told in words.
Don't suffer a day longer from the
discomfonts of Nasal Catarrh. Cream
Balm is sold by all druggists fer 30
CENTS or mailed by Ely Bros, Sc
Warren S.neet New York.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-02-17
For Sale.

Good nine room two story dwelling
In Centertown. KY. has good els
tern. good cellar. never failing we'll
of water, good stable and other out
buildings, one acre lot OF ground. A
Jplendid location for family residence
and hotel. Price and terms season-
able. Apply TO
BARNETT & FOSTER. Agents.
Hartford, Ky.