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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27
Zeal estate for aaIa.

MILL. AND STORE PROPERTY Az
public auctton.-OG SATURDAY
Aprll 80. 1911. at 1870 i. NJ. we Will
put up for public sale on the prem
ises that valuable roller mill and
store ut Mochuin's River station. on
the chesapeake and Ohio Railway. 10
miles west Of charlottesville. The
property consists of eight acros OF
land. excellent mill building. 3 IL
stories hiSh. equipped with modern
II chop: also store. both doing Z.
good business. Residence SIX rooms
inillcr's housc. five rooms; sawmil..
extra good w~atcrpOwer. PROPERTY
located 900 yards from station. II ~
one Of tho best paying country mills
In The State. Terms: One-third cash
Don't miss this chance to get Il bar
gain. Sale rnin or shine! Write tn,
fun particulars. YENAELE e. FORD.
Real Estate Agents and Auctioncers
L~ynclpurp Nn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27
Iegai Rntiefs.

yIRGINlA-IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE COUNTY OF HENRICO.
THE 2oTTT DAY OF MARCH. 1911:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

WE ARE EXCLUSIVE DEALERS IN
vehicles and harness. and know how
to cater TO your wants.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

WANTED. a WHITE PANTRY MAID
at ST. Luke's Hospital, 1000 w. Grace
Street. Apply to the HOUSEKEEP-
IIR at hosnital. l ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27
.iiATTERY.

TIE AMERICAN HAT co. WISHES TO
announce their %cinoral from i0i
to their new quarters. SOL East Mar
shall corner Fifth. Custon-Eiade
hats. Stetson styles. Hat repairing
neatly done. cleaned. blocked. etc.
Full line OF hats and caps constantly
Kept On hand 1t rock bottom prices.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27
lnsS Gnn .Wn1ntf
DeIp Guanteo. Nlala.

70 WHITE BARRIERS WANTED Al
Sl1 East Main.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

WE PREFER NOT TO TELL YOU
about our large stock, but to have
you call, as we lave tile goods.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

WANTED. YOUNG MEN of GOOD
character to learn the automobile
business. We must have between
NIFTY and sc~vcnty-ave men Tor our
factory connections within the next
three months. and VIC will allow men
who can furnish reference 10 pas q
part OF the cost of learning out OF
their first months salary. MIR. c. W.
Iea!nans. BIS West Broad. Richmond,
Va. no longer connected with this
institution. Fox all information ad-
dress communications djrcctto Wash
ing Dept. 1905 Fourteenth street. y
w. Washington. r. c,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27
Dpeing anh Glea nina

DfEING AND CLEANING.
THE BEST DYEING AND CLEAN
ing can be found at GILL'S. Suits
5coured and pressed. roc. 325 North
Fifth. Phone 1862.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27
HICKORY STOVE WOOD.

DO you WANT a LOAD OF TIE
best hickory wood In the city cut
TO stove lengths? You can get 1t
by 'phoning your order to Madison
Ali. Deliveries promptly made. VIR-
GINLA-NORTH CAROLINA WHEEL
COMPANY.
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SHOE REpAIRlNG.

75c uALFsoLE MEMS SHOES. soc
ladies': every paiE sewed: best leath-
or. no nails. no pegs. Royal rub
her heels. 25c: 1'red-.iir rubber heels,
soc; lcAthcr heels rebuilt like new.
25cl 3 DREW>S ELECTRIC SHOE
FACTORY, 7l6 East Main. Phons
Monroe 1861.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27
SCREEN DOORS AND WINDOWS.

WE Make WINDOWS TO ORDER
Tor 81 each put In. Come early and
avoid our usual spring rush. our
screen department has anything Won
want: prices we guarantee TO he
lowest in city. HOWELL BROS.
6l6 East BROAD Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27
Delp GQaamtfD, SenaIe.

WANTED. STEN0GRAPHER. NBoUT
three hours each day. Ably Nv let
tor to p. o.. Box. 23S, City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27
PEnFECTION oIL CooK SroVEs.

NO SMOKE: NO DOOR. THREE BURN
ers complete with oven, sill q,
HOWELL BROS. 6i6 East Broad
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autpmnbiles for Sale

1910 CHALMERS 80 TOURING CAR,
fully equipped, with top. Windshield.
ma sneto, extre tire. chain. and fill
Buick. model 10, fully equipped:
Stepney wheel II four extra
tires; car in excellent condition,
Price. $3.50. JONES MOTOR CAR CO.
Allen Ave. n Broad. Phone Mon.
roo Gi3.
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Goal AMI oQlooG.

LONGS SPRING WOOD MAKES 4
quick fire and good heat, because he
has kcpt IT stored away. 1t is per
fectly dry and exactly what you need
at this season. when 1t is usually
hard to get dry wood at any price
Phone Madison 1864 M "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

WE HAVE a COMPLETE STOCK OF
business and pleasure vehicles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

THE BRISTOW-WORSHA Co. 1875
East Main Street. headquarters for
vehicles. harness and horse goods.
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Kretin9S.
The Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Company.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL STOCKuoLD-
ERS' MF:E:rIN Il. t

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that q
special meeting of the Stockholders OF
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway CJm-
pany has been called W the Board OF
directors of SAID Company. to be held
at the PRINCIPAL office OF the Company
IN the City OF Richmond. Virginia. on
saturday, the 18th daI of April. 1911. at
poses.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

~ request of tho owner. a non-resi-
on tho premises on 1s 49,
FRIDAY. APRIL rs. 1911,
at $50 o'clock p. NJ.
the above described two-story and
Dascment detached frame dwelling.
With brick addition In rear, contain.
ing about fifteen rooms. lTHf
nc mouse has recently been painted.
napercd and a now range ana n6rccInin
tub put In. The lot fronts Is feet q
inches, and runs rack about 1870 feet.
rms property has always been, occu-
ment or make a good homo. -.
sale. i'i' So.
JOHN t. GoDD1N & Co.
A~uctloneers.
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FLATS GWautrb.

81 ANTI Is. FLAT, FIVE On en-
rooms: centrally located. south o.
0 street; no small children. .Ad-
dresS - 239. care Times-Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

IL YOU ARE BUILDING. SAVE FIFTY
cents on The dollar. All building
material used by the government at
the Jamestown Exposition for sale.
Flooring. sheathing. 2S4. 2xG, 2xS on
up to l2Xli; all Georgia yellow pine.
Every bit as good as new; free from
N Nails and we'll seasoned. Nillwork,
? tin. etc. Call see us. GOLDEN.
MICHEL BROS. e CO. Exposition
Grounds. AS for Mr. Firmin Michel.
Piloso. 100, imported: I6 hand Jack,
al Observation-Disclosures FARM.
Strain & Son. Route 1. Richmond. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

FOR SALE. a CONTROLLING INTER-
side Virginia: same has for past
three years paid over 10 per cent.
dividend on capital stock. Will sell
from 20 to so per cent. of the stock.
Want to retire on account of health.
Address ] COL, care Tirnes-D Dispatch
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

MEN TO LEARN BARBER
trade: few weeks required, best
paying work within the reach OF
poor men,: wages from ST. TO 500
weekly. BOOKLET mailed free. GREAT
Err RICE MOND BARBER COLLEGE.
lH I"ichmCud Na t4. M " T
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
of the stockholders of the Baughman
in the Office of the company, 1907
East Main Street. Richmond, Va,
WEDNESDAY May 10, 19tl. at IL
o'clock. JAS. S. FRANCIS.
I+t aN 4N NtEl Serretnr-
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YOUR UENT ALc.UfT Placed
with N. w. BOWIE & SON nsu2o
beat results.

WANTED, YOU TO STOP PAYING
rent. Own your home. we viii
buy IL for you anywhere you may
select. and let o repay us in easy
monthly insialmcutS Of $3.50 per
month on each $1,000 which your
home may cost, with ; per cent. sim
pie interest. The deed Is yours I'M
incdtately: VIC advance the money for
once. THE AMERICAN INVEST.
MENT AND LOAN Co. NJ. Davidson.
32G West Main street. Richmond. Va.
Phone AInnrpa Esn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

FOR SALE. 1000 BUSHELS OF WHIP
poorwill peas. s2.25 per bushel. T.. o..
b.. Tupelo, Miss: 500 bushels of Mann
moth Yellow Soy boans, $3.50 per
bushel. f.. o. b.. Washington. n. c..
Send us your orders. HICKORY
MILLING CO. Hickory. n. G
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

MECHANICS AND MERCHANTS BANK.
Manchester. Va.-A meeting of the
Stockholders of this bank is called
for MAY ., 1911. at IL O'Clock, at
the bank, s13 Hull Street, TO con
slider an increase of tho capital stock
to 100000.
By order of the Board of Directors
J. Fl, PATTERSON. Cashier.
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA.
At the annual meeting of tho
: Board of Visitors of this Institution
to be held on May 30. 1911. there will
be elected n Professor of Diseases OF
Children. Applications for this chair.
withI testimonials. to be forwarded
to Christ iphcr Tompkins, NJ. D..
Dean. Richmond. Va.
THOMAS II. BARNES. NJ d.
President of tile Board.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

FOR SALE, HANDSOME RUBBER
tired surrey. with pole and shafts:
one top buggy. $50; one rubber-tired
runabout. S35: one rubbcr-tircd
phaeton, newly painted; two grocery
wagons, SIS and sos. These Jobs
in good order and painted. A. MEY-
Rs SONS. III Z. cary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27
SITUATIONS Q9ianten. sY!aIe-

WANTED, SITUATION BY YOUNG
man of some kind: would prefer one
OF clerical nature. Address G LIS.
care Times-Disp patch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

AUTO SCHOoL-OLDES1, LARGEST
and bcst-equipped and only real
practical auto school In this Section.
Open day and night the year around.
Call and see for yourself. Our sat
lsiied pupils are our references.
RICHMOND AUTOMOBILE SCHOOL.
M SIS w. Broad Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

FOR SALE. NATIONAL CASH REGIS
ter. Dayton platform computing
scale. delivery wagon. Apply at
AUGUST GROCERY CO. Gil and 6I3
East Marshall Street. Madison
phone a5O6-12a2u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27
for 5aIe,

FOR SALE. FANCY A~LBEMARLil
pippius. $40 barrels. at 81 per barrel.
Dk. j. t.. BOYLE. Crozet. Va.
CHEAF. ALL KINDS OF SECOND-
hand mechanical tools Apply JET
FERSON LOAN OFFICE, 1905 East
Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

YOUR PROPERTY IS VACANT
now. or is going TO be later on. he
sure TO give us a memorandum OF it.
y. \. IL CO.. Real Estate
and Insurance. No. l. Mutual Build
Ing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

TWO LOTS. 35Xli0: FINEST I.OCA-
ton in Highland Park. for sale cheap
Address + 3Ol, care Times dispatch
tIGHT-ItOOM HOUSE. CENTRAL LO-
cation. good n~eighhprhood. big back
lot, three alleys: good repair: paper
Ing new. Apply Il6, South First
Street, or ELAN 6
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27
MATTRESSES
BAKERY.

CHERRY PIEs. 1oc. srRAwBERRY
pies. loc: lemon mcranEuc pies. l0c:
chocolate pies, Inc. at DRISKARD'S.
423 i-2 *. Sixth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

. WAGONS, GO TO RICHARDSON
BROS. 6i5 Brook Avenue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS:
home lessons. s25 weekly job guar
q anteed; $40 weekly while fleurnine.
ROCHESTER, AUTO SCHOOL. zoos
Iiochcstcr. y. Y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

FOR RENT AND FOR SALE. HAND
some new concrete residence on Fry
Spring Road. near university: also
adjoining lot. with concrete building
material. MISS s., 1905 Wlrtland ST.
charlottesville. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

WANTED, MEN To T.AlE THIRTY
days practical course IN u ma shine.
shops and accept good positions in
he automobile business. CHAR
LOTTE AUTO SCHOOL. Charlotte.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27
Rntttas.

THE STATE TEACHERS EXAMINA-
ton for Richmond city will be held
APRIL 81, IS and 90. commencing at
o a. NJ. White teachers will assemble
at the old High School, sos East
Marshall Street. Colored teachers
will assemble vi the old Normal
School, bel North Twelfth Street.
]. a. c. CHANDLER,
W Supcrintendeut
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

FOR SALE. BEAUTIFUL WATER
front home: all modern conveniences,
overlooking Fortress Monroe, Hamp-
ton Roads: boating. bathing. fishing:
large lawn. shade trees: two minutes
walk to car. For further information
address 5. III. w. care Postmaster.
Buckroc. Va.
YOUR NEEDS ARE OUR CHIEF CON-
Germ. Be sur to see ua before YOU
buy. D. n. WALKER & CO.. Real
Estate n Insurance.. No. 1 Mutual
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nuc: all modern improvements: &C
cupancy at once. Phone Madison
l351-.I.
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GNantfD.

~~~~-~@
TO BUY FOR, CASH. ROUSE
mold goods in any quantity. Phone
Madtsoc 3S5t.
D-HAND MACHINERY OF
or every description bought at run
value. CLARENCE COSBY. lb23 -
Cary 81, Phone addison 1925.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

WANTED, YOUNG MAN, WITH SEW
eral years experience. desires posi-
. tion as salesman, assistant book
Keeper or shipping clerk with whole
sale firm; hardware preferred. Can
furnish Al references. Address Il
I 149. caro- Times-Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27
Rooms IManten.
ElatS 1Fbr Apuf.

F0R RENT, At SIC pm MoNTu
nico tIour-room fiat. with bath; CEN
trally located. Addreas F!8324, care
cs-Dispat ch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

s5nui.ip-lct Enu 9tCe @atnta
EGGs-1NDIAN RUNNER, PEIIfN.
Roucn, f. /. Red, White Wyandotte.
81 per sitting. CLOVERDALE FARM.
II. +. d. 1. Waverly. Va.
FOR SALE, y GOOD VIRGINIA-RAIS-
ed driving mare, seven years old.
Gan be Ecen al COSBY'S FIFTH
STREEYr STABLE.
FOR SALE. ONE THOROUGHBRED
colt chcap: three years old in June.
Apply ia Griffin Avenue, BrookIand
Il Park.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

WANTED. FOR u. s. AKM Y. ABLE
bodied. ~un!narried mer. between ages
of IS and 30; citizens OF United States.
or good character and temperate hap-
Its. who can speak. read and write this
English language. For information ap-
ply to RECRUITING OFFICE. $40 East
Broad ST.. Richmond. Va: ISL Sycamore
st.. Petersburg. Va. or Columbia Build
Ing. GranDy ST.. Norfolk. Yn=
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27
Real estate 1aIanten.

WE HAVE BUYERS FOR VIRGINIA
farm lands. May we place yours
on our list? THE BOWIE EMIGRA-
TON AGENCY, los South Main ST..
Fond du Lac. Wis.
YOUR RENT ACCOUNT PLACED
with \. w. BOWIE & SON insures
best results.
HAVE SEVERAL PARTIES WANTING
to buy homes in West End. between
Main and Broad. List such with us.
GREEN < Redo
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The Valentine Auction Co.
AUCTlONEER9
618 EAST BROAD ST.
Store Fixtures Of
Short & Williams
At auction.

On account OF discontinuing business.
we viii sell the fine and comparatively
new store hXtures of Short & Williams.
No. Sfi East Main Street.
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Aarnfs GManteb.

AGENTS WANTED, TO sEIf. SSiI,
show. cal Is and notices. Send quar-
ter for samples and particulars.
1866 1-2 n. Leavitt. Street. Chicago.
or. TO 81 DAY SELLING NEW FIBER
man-will buy; begin canvass at Once.
u sample by express SOC. WINNIE
- BROOM1CO. Elmfra, My
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27

WANTED. SITUATIONi AS OFFICE
manager or BY man u.itG
wide experience. thoroughly qualified
and rcliable: best references furnish
cd. Address W. C. BARROW, Cen
eral Delivery. Pittsburg, PA.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-27
NeaI Gstate fur SSfnt.

SUMMER HOTEL FOR RENT. FULLY
equipped modern improvements. FOR
Information apply to POLE 6 TSCHU-
DS. McClung, Va.
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NJ. EISIN.

|II NJ. ILISIN.
FORMERLY WITH C. E. LYDIA,
wishes TO announce to his friends
cd n place OF business for himself
atiilG East Main Street. where no
will do all kinds OF furniture repair
ing n polishing. Will also make
all kinds of furniture to order. Old
mahogany furniture of all descrip-
lions bought Mt highest prices. Phone
Madison IAN @ ftf
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AUCTION SALE
OE

CENTRALLY LOCATED DWELLING,
636 NORTH SEVENTH STREET, OPP
POSITE HOWITZERS' ARMORY
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MATTRESSES. MATTRESSES!
wATGIt REPAIRING.

YOUR WATCH REPAIRED Oh
guarantee that It is done properly.
Twenty years experience. Cleaning,
81: main springs. 81. 40S East 0road
Street All work guaranteed.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-09-08

sfhly you may think so. but II you do
it is merely because Of your utter liz.
norance of the disorganized conditions
which prevail in these mountains.
Your pride Is almost ridiculous under
all the circumstances. You have no
just cause to feel that am forcing
myself unnecessarily upon you. Our
being compelled TO take you in charge
has proven as disastrous to us as to
you. Personally | can say that moth
ing viii relieve me more than to be
able to place you uninjured into the
care of your own people. | would
willingly assume great risks to that
end. But while you remain here and
In my care. | shall perform my full
duty toward you as though you were
my own sister. Now please listen to
me. and assure you | shall speak
nothing for the mere purpose of alarm
ing you. but simply that you may bet
ter comprehend the facts which must
influence our present relationship.
have sent forward Sergeant Craig
with the message especially intrusted
to me for delivery. and thus. II it
fails to reach Its destination, | have
laid myself open to the charge OF a
grave military crime. In doing this
have not only periled my own future,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-09-08

rxs got her, captain" chuckled the
.,,pant. softly, but dog-gone if ]
~ what to do with her"
mere was small sentiment of mercy
nv heart as l drew up toward
,n for my cheek burned where the
a had struck as though scorched
n fire; but when | saw her lean
!, helplessly forward on her horses
.k all bravado gone, her hands pin
mod behind her in the iron grasp
the sergeant, my herce resentment
nd away within me.
Tet her hands go, Craig" com
handed, briefly.
She lifted her body slightly from its
,rmped, uncomfortable posture, but
hsr head remained bowed.
Madam spoke sternly, for mo-
nents we're of value now-"listen to
what say. We are Confederate sol
|rers passing through the Federal
lines with dispatches. In order to
save ourselves from discovery and
auture we were compelled to take
YOU in charge. 1t was the fortune of
war. If now we could honorably leave
Won here we would most gladly DO so,
for having you with us adds vastly to
our own danger; but these mountains
|are simply overrun with wandering
gerrillas who would show you neither
respect nor mercy. We simply dare
not. as honorable men, leave you here
Unprotected, and consequently you
must continue to ride In our COM
@ny Now answer me plainly, will
you proceed quietly, or shall we be
wmpelled to tie you to your horse?'
knew she was crying; but with
an effort she succeeded In steadying
her voice sufficient to reply:
q will CO." she said.
Thank you" and | gravely lifted
my hat as spoke. "You have saved
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-09-08
CHAPTER VI.
A Struggle in the Dark.

have seldom been more deeply
embarrassed than at that moment.
knew not what to say or now best to
approach this young woman, lett sc
strangely to my protection. The very
fact, which l now realized, that she
was both young and fair, added some
indefinite burden and complicated the
delicate situation. l saw no safety
for us but In careful hiding until
Craig could return. squad Of hard
riding troopers at his back. To per
NIT the girl to venture forward alone
through the desolate country we were
in, operrun as l knew it to be by If
regular bands whose sole purpose was
plumber, and whose treatment OF WON
en- had made my blood run cold as
listened to its recital, was not to be
SO much as thought Of.
There was no help for 1t, and but
one way out, disagreeable as that
might prove to my lady. She STOOD
there before me, motionless and silent
as statue, exactly where she mao
alighted when the sergeant took her
horse, and It seemed to me | could
plainly read righteous indignation IN
the indiatinct outline Of her figure and
the naughty pose Of her head. To her
at that moment I was evidently a most
disagreeable and even hated compah'
ion. Rebel" the being OF all others
she had been taught to despise, the
enemy Of all che held sacred. "Ceuio
any good thing come out OF Naza
reth?"
"The time has come when II pe-
comes my duty to look after your
comfort and safety" I said striking
to disguise all self-consciousnesa
every moment we delay now merely
increases the danger Of our remaining
here"
1T imagine I might very easfly olS,
pence with any further care on your
part"
Her reply nettled me. and l answer
ed with an earnestness which she
could neither ignore nor check Pos
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-09-08
CHAPTER v.

A Disaster on the Road.
To me she was merely a woman
whom it had become my duty to pro
Iect, and whatever OF chivalrous feel.
ing may have held toward her was
BASED upon nothing deeper than this
knowledge. She had come to US unde-
sled and in darkness, her form en-
'eioped in cavalry cloak, her face
sAfouded by the night. As to wheth-
ct she was young or old l had scarce
uieans of knowing, saving only that
'ue tone OF her voice and the graceful
manner Of her riding made me conf
uent that she had not lost the agility
" youth. But beyond this vague inn
preston Qt was little more), and a
-eeuhg CLEAN Of the starlight IN her
s.es as she faced me in anger, | was
vs. totally unaware of how she really
I " as though we had never met
M very name was unknown to me.
"Ho was this Major Brennan? Was
lather, brother or husband? and
va, nas her name Brennan also? Fer
''us reason this last possibility was
Why.
A.. aou ride as though born to the sad
l said pleasantly; and although
49,. 9poke low, we were so close to-
- that my voice carried distinctly
oI. ner ears. I'VE have been suffi-
tt'ently eonceited to suppose that to
So, al accomplishment peculiar to our
southern women"
,i, nave been accustomed to ride
sboI, childhood" she replied rather
ST.. sly and was conscious of a re-
Inc 1'iL IN her manner far from pleas
eso.. Yet / ventured upon one more
' at conversation.
SbaS - Major Brennan an officer on
I a. STAFF"
nis,, vas not aware"-and / could not
'NAe The accent of vindictiveness
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-09-08
Quickly Flung Up My Arm to Ward
Of a Second Blow.

ne most unpleasant duty. You may
TIDE on. sergeant; this lady and viii
l'low, as before
She scarcely changed her posture
as spurred forward, riding now so
close to her side that could feel the
nap Of her saddle rise and fall against
NY knee. Whatever of evil she may
nave thought of US, l felt that she
was sorry enough now for her hasty
action, and l forgot the pain that yet
stung me, and longed, without well
Knowing how, to tell her 80.