davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24
whispered hoarsely. Quick. Is It

whispered hoarsely. Quick! Is 1t
worth"
Eyes! Yes."
Nathaniel dug the gold pieces out
of his pockets and dropped them into
the jailer's outstretched hand.
I've had my boy watching VIM
some Croche's house," continued the
sheriff, white with the knowledge of
the risk he was taking. can hour ago
Winnsome came out of the house and
went into the woods. My boy fol-
lowed. She ran to the lake, got into
a sk1ff, and rowed straight out to sea.
She is following your instructions"
In his excitement he betrayed him
self. He had read the note.
There came sound up the corridor,
the opening of a door, the echo of
voices, and Jeekum leaped back Ma
thaniels foot held the cell door from
closing.
Where is Marion?" he cried softly,
his heart standing still with dread.
Great God-what about Marion?"
For an instant the sheriff's CHASTITY
face was pressed against the opening.
Marion has not been seen since
morning. The kings officers are
searching for her"
The door slammed, the chains
clanked loudly, and above the sound
OF Jeekum's departure Neil's voice
rose in muffled cry of joy.
They are gone! They are leaving
the island!"
Nathaniel stood like one turned
into stone. His heart grew cold with
in him. When he spoke his words
were passionless echoes of what had
been.
'You are sure that Marion would
kill herself as soon as she became the
wife of Strange" he asked.
"Yes-before his vile hands touched
more than the dress she wore!"
shouted Neil.
"Then Marion is dead" replied Ma
thaniel, as cOldly as though he were
talking to the walls about him. For
last night Marion was forced into the
harem Of the king"
Ao uS IcFcdleu Tie secret whose
torture he meant to keep imprisoned
in his own breast he dropped upon the
pallet Of straw and buried his face
between his arms, cursing himself
that he had weakened in these last
hours Of their comradeship
He dared not look to see the effect
of his words on Neil. His companion
uttered no sound. Instead there was
a silence that was terrifying
At the end of 1t Neil spoke in
voice so strangely calm that Nathaniel
sat up and stared at him through the
gloom.
q believe they are coming after
US, Nat. Listen!"
The tread of many feet came to
them family from beyond the corridor
wall.
Nathaniel had risen. They drew
close together, and their hands
clasped
Whatever it may be-" whispered
Neil, may God have mercy on our
souls!"
amen" breathed Captain Plum
(TO BE CONTINUED
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24
It's FOOD
IT'S FOOD
That Restores and Makes Health
Possible.

There are stomach specialists as
we'll as eye and ear and other special
lists.
One Of these told young lady, Of
New Brunswick, N. j., to quit medi-
cines and eat Grape-Nuts. She says:
For about IL months | suffered Sc
verely with gastritis. l was unable
stomach, and consequently was COM
PEELED to give up my occupation.
Il took quantities of medicine, and
had an idea l was dieting, but con-
tinued to suffer, and soon lost Is
pounds in weight. I was depressed
In spirits and lost interest in every
thing generally. My mind was SO af-
fected that it was impossible to be-
come interested in even the lightest
reading matter.
after suffering for months l de-
cided to go to a stomach specialist.
He put me on Grape-Nuts and my
health began to improve Immediately.
1t was the keynote of new life.
Il found that 1 had been eating too
much starchy food which I did not di-
gest, and that the cereals which | had
tried had been too heavy I soon
proved that it is not the quantity Of
food that one eats, but the quality
In few weeks l was able to go
back to my old business of doing cler-
zeal work. / have continued to eat
Grape>Nuts for both the morning and
evening meal. I wake in the morning
with o clear mind and feel rested. |
regained my lost weight in a short
time. I am well and happy again and
owe 1t to Grape-Nuts." Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Read "The Road to Wellville," In
pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time TO time. They
are genuine, true, aud full OF human
Interest.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24
Copyright 1908 by Bobbs-Merrill Coz
SYNOPSIS.

Capt, Nathaniel Plum of the sloop Ty-
phoon. lands secretly on Beaver island,
stronghold of the Mormons. Obadiah
Price; Mormon councillor, confronts him,
tells him he is expected, and Bargains for
the ammunition aboard the sloop. He
binds Nat by solemn oath to deliver a
p Iss afs to Franklin Pierce, president of
Nat sees the frightened face of a young
woman who disappears in the darkness,
leaving an odor of lilacs. 1t develops that
Mats visit to the island is to demand set
tlement of the king. Strang, for the loot
ing or his sloop by Mormons. Price shows
Nat the kings palace. and through a
window he sees the lady, of the lilacs,
T Wh9 Price says is the kings seventh wife.
Calling at the kings office Nat is warned
by young woman that his life Is in dan
ger; Strang processes Indignation when
ne hears Mats grievance and promises to
is being publicly whipped, and the king
orders the sheriff, Arbor Croche, to pur-
sue and kill the two men. Plum learns
that Marion, the girl of the lilacs, is
on Mats sloop and take Marion and
Winnsome, daughter of Arbor Croche
and sweetheart of Neil. Nat discovers
that the sloop is gone. Marion tells him
that his ship has been seized by the Nor
mons. She begS him to leave the island
telling him that nothing can save her
from Strang. whom she is doomed to mar
~: Plum finds Price raving mad. Recov-
ering, he tells Nat that Strang is doomed
that armed men are descending on the
island. Nat learns that Marion has been
kills Arbor Croche and after a desperate
fight with the ring, leaves him for dead.
The aVenging host from the mainland de-
sends on st. james. Neil and Nat take
a part in the battle and the latter is
wounded Strang, whom Nat thought he
had killed, orders him thrown into a dun
geon. He finds Neil a fellow prisoner.
They overhear the Mormon jury deciding
their fate
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24
His Head Was. Hard,

1t is a common belief that the ne
grO's head is hard, capable Of with
standing almost any blow.
The following story told of a promi,
nent young dentist OF Danville, H.,
would seem to indicate something Of
the kind, anyhow. Two negro men
We're employed on tearing down a
three-story brick building One ne
gro was on top of the building taking
off the bricks and sliding them down
q narrow wooden chute to the ground,
some thirty feet below, where the
other was picking them up and piling
them.
When this latter negro was stoop-
ing over to pick up brick, the former
accidentally let one fall, striking him
directly IN the head.
In@teAd of its killing him, he merely
looked up, without rising, and said:
What you dom thar, niger, you
made me bite my tongue The Cir
Gle
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

to him thinner and whittier, its lines
eyes were filled with gloomy dejec-
ton
"Why didn't you awaken me soon
err" he exclaimed. Il deserve good
drubbing for leaving you alone here"
He saw fresh food OF the table. tits
late" he began.
"That is our dinner and supper"
interrupted Neil He held his watch
close to the candle. Half past eighth
''And no word-from-"
mo"
The two men looked deeply into
each others eyes.
"Jeekum delivered my note to her
at noon when he was relieved" said
Neil. "He did not carry it personally,
but swears that he saw her receive it.
He sent her word that he would call
at certain place for reply when he
was relieved again at five. There was
no reply for him-not word from
Winnsome."
Their 'I'ence was painful. It was
Nathaniel who spoke first, hesitating-
ly, as though afraid to say what was
passing in his mind.
Il killed Winnsome's father, Neil'
he said, "and Winnsome has demand
ed my death. I know that I am con-
| demned to die. But you" His eyes
| flashed sudden fire. How do you
know that my fate is to be yours?
| begin to see the truth. Winnsome has
not answered your note because she
knows that you are to live and that
she will see you soon. Between Winn-
some and-Marion you will be saved!"
| Neil had taken a piece of meat and
was eating it as though he had not
heard his companions words.
Help yourself, Nat. It's our last
opportunity.
"You don't believe"
mo. Lord, man, do you suppose
that strang is going to let me live to
kill him."
Somebody was fumbling with the
chain at the dungeon door.
The two men stared as it opened
slowly and Jeekum appeared. The
| taller was highly excited.
| I've got Eord-but no motel" he
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24
And II Was All lmauinatjon

II wonder how much imagination
governs some persons senses?" re-
marked a visitor at the ST. Regis yes,
terday. For a Christmas present
sent to a young woman Of my &C.
,quaintance one Of the most elaborate
rsachet cases could find. 1t was such
beautiful thing that 1 didn't put per,
fume in it, for some women prefer to
use a certain kind all the time, and l
thought l would leave it to the re-
,cipient to put her own particular sach-
ct powder in the case. You may i'm
agine 1 was somewhat amazed to read
this in her enthusiastic letter of
thanks; IT'S perfume has pervaded
the whole room New York Press.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24
CHAPTER X.--Continued.

He shrieked the words again and
again, maddened beyond control, and
the Mormon king, whose self-posses-
sion was more that of devil than man.
still held the struggling girl in his
arms as he turned his head toward
the voice and saw Nathaniel's long
arm and lInotted fist threatening him
through the hole in the wall Then
Neils name in piercing scream re-
sounded through the dungeon corridor
and in response to it the man under
Nathaniel Strengthened himself so
quickly that his companion fell back
to the floor.
Great God! what is the matter,
Nat? Quick! let me up"
Nathaniel staggered to his feet, the
breath half gone out of his body, and
in another instant Neil was at the
opening. The great room into which
he looked was empty.
What was it?' he cried, leaping
down. What were they doing with
Winnsome?"
1T was the king" said Nathaniel,
struggling to master himself The
king put his arms around Winnsome
and-she struck him."
THAT was all?"
"He kissed her as she fought-and
yelled
She struck him. Neil cried God
bless little Winnsome, Nat! and-God
bless her!"
Neil's breath came fast as he caught
the others hand.
I'D give my life if I could help you
and Marion!"
We'll give them together" said Ma
thaniel coolly, turning down the cor
ridor Here's our chance. They'll
come through that door to relock us
in our cell. Shall we die fighting?"
He was cropping about in the mud
of the floor for some object.
IF we had a couple of stones"
"It would be madness-wOrse than
madness!" interposed Neil, steadying
himself. There will be dozen
rifles at that door when they open
it. We must return to the cell. 1t is
worth dying a harder death to hear
from Marion and Winnsome. And we
will hear from them before night"
They reiterated into the dungeon.
"A few minutes later the door opened
cautiously at the head of the CORR
dor. A light blazed through the black
ness and after an interval of silence
the jailer made his appearance in
front of the cell, pistol in his hand.
Don't be afraid, Jeekum," said Neil
reassuringly. you forgot the door
and we've been having a little fun
with the jury. That's ALL"
The nervous whiteness left Jee-
kum's face at this cheerful report and
he was about to close the door when
Nathaniel exhibited handful of gold
pieces in the candle-light and frantic
ally beckoned the man to come in.
The jailer's eyes glittered understand
ingly and with a backward glance
down the lighted corridor he thrust
his head and shoulders inside.
Five hundred dollars for that
motel" he whispered. Five hundred
beside the four you've got!'
"Jeekum's fool" said Neil, as the
door closed on them. Il feel sorry for
| him."
'Why?"
Because he is accepting the money.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24
LONGEST StraiuhtaWay Bird Fiioht.

Perhaps the longest straightaway
flight made by birds in their migra-
lions is accomplished by some Of the
shore and water birds that nest in the
islands of Boring sea and spend the
winter at Hawaii and Tanning island.
1900 miles away.
Inasmuch as some of these birds
live entirely on the shore and are
probably unable to rest on the surface
of the water, it is thought that they
must accomplish the whole distance in
a single flight.
Yet, although there are no land
marks for them upon their long jour
ney over waste of waters, they make
their way to their destination with the
precision of rifle shot.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24
OnIv Too Glad to Pay Tax.

Inheritance taxes are not generally
liked by those who have to pay them,
but the eldest son of the Swiss en-
gineer, Herr Brandt, who built the
Simplon tunnel and died In 1908, is
paying 100000 with the utmost sat
isfaction. The Swiss authorities dis
covered that Brandt possessed So
100000 worth of property in Russia
which he had failed to declare in his
will. The son, who was unaware OF
the existence of this property, Is only
too glad to pay the fine of 100000 to
secure windfaAs Of S2,5Qe,000.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24
a Quick Sjdestep,

Merchant (to widoW)-I am willing
to buy your husbands working bust
ness and goodwill for $4,000
Widow-WeIl, but [ happen to be
part Of the working business.
Merchant-Then I'll take only the
good Will-Fliegende Blaetter.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

He--You are the only woman | ever
loved
She-Do you expect me to believe
that?
He--I do. I swear it is true.
She-Then I believe you. Any man
who would expect woman to believe
that cannot have been much in the
company Of women.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

Tightness across the chest means cold
.on the lungs. That's the danger signal
Cure that cold with Hamlins Wizard Oil
before it runs into Consumption or Pneu-
monia.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

He who cannot do kindness without
q brass band is not so scrupulous
about his other dealings
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

True pleasure consists in clear
thoughts, sedate affections, sweet re-
Elections; a mind even and stayed, and
true to itself-Hopkins
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24
EsHES CAM WEAR SFJnES

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot-Ease,
the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the
shoes. 1t makes tight shoes feel easy.
Refuse substitutes For Free trial package, ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N, Y.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

a man may go up when you kick
1im, but you cannot claim credit for
kindness.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

The recording angel may take more
interest in your day book than in
your hymn book.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

Your working power depends upon your
health! Garfield Tea corrects disorders of
liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

To correct disorders of the liver, take
Garfield Tea, the Herb Laxative.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

PILES CURED IN 6 TOI4 DAYS
Your druggist will refund money if PAXO ONT
MtNT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind,
ing or PrOtruding Piles in to IA days. 50c.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

z. Do not forget that Society Is
the death of home life, hospitality It's
flower.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

A good home is the best exposition
Of heaven
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

s. Know how to talk and now 10
listen, how to entertain and how 10
amuse
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

6. A certain formality is necessary
to save everyday life from trlVlaIlty'
and freedom from iOoseneSs.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

5. Have time for everything, and
be never in a hurry.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

4. Treat your servants wisely ana
kindly, and it will be impossible 1of
them to either impose or oppose.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

3. Let your home appear bright
and sunny. 1t is not easy to be I'M
pleasant in a cheerful room.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

2. Use only what you can comfort
ably afford in good quality and ample
quantity.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

1. Make your household one mar
monious whole, no matter how small
the scale.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-02-24

to him thinner and whittier, it's lines
had deepened, and the young mans
eyes were filled with gloomy dejec-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-15

Recent Purchase on PennsyI-
vania Avenue But One of
Series of Acquisitions.

The purchase of the properties 1921 and
1923 Pennsylvania avenue. as reported
in The Star yesterday, is understood to be
only one In q series Of purchases In that
square which has and will bring into. one
ownership a large frontage on Pennsyi-
vania avenue, extending through the
square to E street.
1t is now understood. that negotiations
have been completed for the purchase OF
the property adjoining on the west the
pieces transferred yesterday and known
as the Bradbury Piano building, 12o
Pennsylvania avenue 1t is also stated
that when the deed is placed on record
it will be in the name of the same person
to whom the first-named property was
transferred, but that the real purchaser
is Christian Huerich. who is already q
large owner Of property In that square.
Owns Adjoining Property.
1t Is said that Mr.. Heurich owns the
property to the east Of that transferred
yesterday and also to the west OF the
Bradbury property, making a total
frontage on the avenue Of about 100 feet
and extending through to E street, where
the frontage is still greater.
in acquiring such a large holding, but
1t is said the site will in all probable
ity be utilized for theater or for
hotel.
The Bradbury property. which has
just been acquired. was owned by Col.
Herbert and Capt. Bryant OF Alexan-
dria. who purchased it from the TRAY
ers estate through their agent, H. Ro-
zier Dulany, about ten years ago. At
that time $4,000 was the price paid.
and in the Transaction which has just
been closed the consideration is said
to have been about 100000.
Total Of Frontage and Area.
The improvements consist OF four
story brick building having a 'front.'
age Of 21.H feet on Pennsylvania avenue
and 27.96 feet on e street. and containing
1895 square feet Tho property adj
joining on tho east ana Transferred
yesterday had q frontage on the ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-15
COMBINED CLUBS MEET.
Colored Republican Organizations
Hold First Joint Meeting,

The Young Mems Republican Club.
colored. held meeting at 321 Virginia
avenue southeast last night. it being the
hrst assembly of the newly consolidated
organization. After some discussion a
constitution and bylaws were adopted.
The following newly elected officers
were then installed for term of six
months: Samuel 8. Wheeler, president;
George Holmes, vice president: Edgar
III. Poe, financial secretary: William A.
Martin. recording secretary: Henry
Fantroy. treasurer: John Holmes. as
.sistant treasurer; William w. Stewart.
general manager; Walter E. Hill, BUSH
ness manager; Robert E. H. Poe, chap
lain; Clarence Holmes, sergeant-at-
arms: Claude Christian, assistant SER
geant at arms.
Executive committee. John Woodland,
chairman: Clarence Haywood. Mitchell
Anderson, Harry Pryor, James Dixon.
President Taft was then praised for the
appointment of w. II. Lewis Of Massa-
chusetts and j. c. Napier Of Tennessee,
colored men, to representative Offices.
The club accepted an invitation from
the District OF Columbia to attend in a
District of Columbia TO attend in a
body the celebration ct Emancipation
day I'm this city. April II. The club also
sent to the league an offer to assist
In selecting the forty-nine flower girls
who are to represent the forty-ninth
anniversary of the emancipation Of the
slaves in the District Of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-15
DEATH Of MRS. DARWIN
OF PROBATION OFFICE
Was Charter Member Of D. A.
R. and Prominent in Work
for Children.

Mrs. Charles c. Darwin, q charter men,
Der of the D. a. r., a prominent local
educator up to about six weeks ago, as
sistant probation officer of the Juvenile
Court died at ) o'clock yesterday after
noon at her residence, 1924 18th street
northwest.
She was born in Middleway. VT, and
had resided in this city for more than
forty years. She attended the public and
private schools of Washington and New
York city. and graduated from. Vassar
College in 1873 She was a member Of the
Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Society.
Student Of Art.
Mrs. Darwin studied painting and draw
ing during her college term. and later
continued those studies in Europe. filling
the position of art teacher in the public
school of North Platte, Neb. upon her
return to this country.
She was married to Charles Darwin
In 1880. At that time she was con-
nected with the Library OF Congress,
but following her marriage she insti-
tuted the scientific library Of the ma
tional geological survey.
Mrs. Darwin took a keen interest in
d. A. r.. matters and was particularly
active in teaching patriotism to the
children: She served on the national
board Of management of the D. A. R.
as Librarian general and treasurer gen.
eral, and edited the first three reports
to the Smithsonian Institution, which
carried a great amount OF historical ir
terest She was for many years the
vice president general of the Children
Of the American Revolution. She was
appointed secretary OF the Public Edu-
cation Society Of the District in 1904,
which position she held up to the time
Of her death. It was this organisation
that assisted In the thorough reorganf-
the city.
Mr.. Darwin was appointed assistant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-15
Meyers case was intended and calcu-
lated to produce
Guilty of Contempt.

He said that he agreed with the minori-
ty of the court that Cox was guilty of
contempt, but in view Of the fact that an
affidavit charging prejudice had been filed
against him by Cox, the judge said he
would abide by the findings of the ma
jority of the committee. although he in
dorsed the views of the law expressed in
the minority report.
1T is considered by this court to be in
the interest of larger justice and best
for the orderly and decorous administra-
no charge of contempt be preferred
against said Cox at this time said
Judge German.
AS to the recommendation Of both the
majority and the minority reports with
reference to the Cincinnati Enquirer and
those concerned in publishing it, the
court is OF the opinion that a public
apology or statement should be made In
as conspicuous a place and manner as
the former statement was made