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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
CHAPTER XVI.
The Woman ! Loved.

The crucial moment had arrived,
and ! think my heart actually stop
ped beating as | stood gazing helpless
ly into her face. | saw her eyes
open wide In astonished recognition,
and then deep flush swept over
throat and cheek. For the instant
believed she would not speak, or that
she would give way to her excitement
and betray everything burst give
no signal Of warning, for there ex.
listed no tie between us to warrant
my expecting any consideration from
her 1t was an instant SO tense that
her silence seemed like blow Yet
II was only an instant. Then her
eyes smiled into mine most frankly.
and her hand was extended.
Il am more than delighted to meet
you. Colonel Curran." she said calmly.
although I(oould feel her lips tremble
to the words, while the fingers | held
were like Ice. Myrtle was one Of
my dearest friends, and she Glanced
to be In my mind even as we met
That was why" she added. turning
toward Miss Minor, ns though she felt
her momentary agitation had not
passed unobseryed. Il was 30 sur.
prised when you first presented
Colonel Curran"
J confess 10 having felt strangely
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
OLD MANS BRAIN AT WORK
Yourqster Had Small Chance of Get
ting the Best c. 1t in Trade
Agreement.

An old city provision dealer took his
son into partnership. They organized
rapid transit delivery and sold lot
Of provisions.
But they fell out, and the son start
ed in business on his own account, and
there was keen rivalry between them.
One day the old man sent for his SON.
MY boy he said, lit is neither
seemingly nor profitable that we
should compete this way; let us di-
vide the city between us. Where you
Sell. won't; and where | sell, YOU
must not"
But" said the son, you have most
of the rich houses now: that won't
leave much for me-"
"Nell, OF course" replied the faith
or. ia like TO keep as many OF my
old customers as ! can; but come-Ill
give you two-thirds OF the city; you're
Young and can cover the ground better
than I-only you must let me choose
my onethird. I'll give you lot of
the rich district all the same"
The boy thought: Il don't keep
much fine wines and other costly
goods; and, anyhow. I'd rather sell for
cash in the poorer sections than wait
for the accounts Of the rich So he
consented and EN- agreement was
mrawn up and signed
NOW" said the old man. you can
have all the vacant lots"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
CHAPTER XVII.
Through the Camp Of tho Enemy.

Through the CAMP Of tho Enemy.
A glance at my watch told me that
it was already within few moments
of midnight Thera was. however, no
diminution In the festivities. and |
waited in silence until l heard the
sentries calling the hour. and then
pressed my way back into the noisy.
crowded ballroom. l was stopped
twice by well-meaning officers whom
had met earlier in the evening, but
breaking away from them after the
exchange of sentence or two. urged
my course as directly as possible to-
ward where the specialized brigadier
yet held his post as master OF cere-
monies.
We had been conversing pleasantly
for several minutes when Mrs. Bren-
nan appeared. Standing so as to face
the stairs. ! saw her first coming
down. and noted that she wore he-
hat. and had a light walking-cloak
thrown over her shoulders. My heart
beat faster as realized for the
first time that she intended to be my
companion.
"Oh General, l am exceedingly glad
to find you yet here, she exclaimed
as she came up, and extended a neat
" glcved hand to him. Il have a
favor to ask which am told you alone
have the authority to grant"
He bowed gullantly.
Il am very sure, he returned smil-
ingly, that Mrs. Brennan will never
request anything which l would not
gladly yield"
She flashed her eyes brightly into
his face.
Most assuredly not. The fact Is,
General, Colonel Curran, with whom
see you are already acquainted, was
to pass the night at the Majors quar-
ters. and as he has not yet returned.
the duty has naturally devolved upon
.ue to see our guest safely deposited.
We are at the Mitchell House. you
remember, which Is beyond the inner
lines; and while. OF course. | have
been furnished with a pae-" she held
up the paper for his inspection. and
have bee. also instructed as to the
countersign, fear this will scarcely
suffice for the safe passage of the
Colonel"
The General laughed good-humored-
ly, evidently pleased wi her assump'
ton OF military knowledge.
CTO BE CONTINUED.)
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
First Horse Omnibus.

Londoners are expecting soon to
See the last horse omnibus, The first
horse omnibus was seen in the neigh
borhood OF Nantes in 1896 and ran to
facilitato access to a bathing estab-
iishment which a NJ. Baudry had set
VI In the outskirts OF that town
The name Of these vehicles M
Baudry said, shall be omnibus-that
is to say, open to ALL" The venture
was so successful that limited
COMPANY was formed to inaugurate a
similar enterprise In Paris. The Pa
risian experiment was at first a fail
ure. but after its originator had mani.
tested the disappointment by drown
ing himself in the Canal Saint Martin
others reaped rich harvest from his
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E1ZIEyD,N cJLfz12NEvSH5yr ACNzo0Y

myself" returned the other. archly,
although / believe | concealed my
feelings far better than you did. Edith.
Really, thought you were going to
faint. 1t must be that Colonel Curran
exercised some strange occult influ-
ence over the weaker sex Perhaps
h. Is the seventh son of a seventh
son; are you, Colonel? However,
dear, am safe for the present from
his mysterious spell. and you will be
compelled to face the danger alone. as
here comes Lieutenant Hammersmith
to claim the dance I've promised
him."
Before Mrs Brennan could inter
fere, the laughing girl mad placed her
hand On the Lieutenant's blue Sleeve.
and, With mocking goodbye flung
b edward over her shoulder. vanished
in the crowd. leaving us standing
there alone.
The lady waited in much apparent in
difference, gently tapping the floor
with her neatly shod foot.
Would you be exceedingly angry
II I were to ask you to dancer" |
questioned. stealing surreptitiously
glance a. her proudly averted face.
Angry? Most assuredly not" in
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Oriqln of Panic.

No word has moved with the times
more than panic" Long ago in an
Gent Greece 1t was a mild fear in
spired by mysterious sights and
sounds among the mountains and val
leys by night, which were attributed
to the god Pan. Nowadays it has a
by no means supernatural significance
ION the stock exchange as it nearly did
In Berlin the other day. Panic fear"
was the original expression, and In
shortening 1t to panic" we have all
ready been rs slipshod as the small
boy who calls his comic paper" a
"comic." Shaftesbury, two hundred
years ago, would have used the word
for any contagious feeling that seized
upon masses OF men. There are
many Pannicks in Mankind besides
merely that of Fear And then in Re
liglon also Pannick"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Bartender's Suggestion to Rough Look
Ing, but Wealthy, Patron, Was
Meant to BE Kindly.

Tetlow is a man of substance and OF
some standing. He even lays claim to
some literary ability. but he has care
less habits. II his wife didn't watch
him closely he would wear the same
suit of clothes from one years end to
the other. He never thinks of getting
shaved until some one asks him II
he is trying to raise beard. Natu-
rally, he is apt to be misjudged by
those who have nothing but his APP
pearance to go upon.
Drinking whisky Is one Of his fads
He takes a drink when he likes 1t.
and that is rather frequently, and he
gets 1t wherever he happens to be.
The other day he was in front of one
OF the new palatial hotels and thought
he would see what sort of refreshment
was served there. He asked for his
favorIte brand and the bartender set
the bottle before him. Now Tetlow
is not heavy drinker, although a
frequent ore, so he poured out a very
moderate amount.
The bartender looked his Ill fitting
and well worn clothes over and then
glanced at the shallow drink he had
measured out.
See here, old man." said the bar.
tender. that's going to set you back
% cents. You might as we'll get your
moneys worth"
Tetlow slammed down ten dollar
bill. got bis change and walked out
leaving the drink untasted on the bar
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14

him this ase ming but your name was
not mentioned. Tor I believed you
safe"
She did not appear to realize, 50
deep was her present Indignation and
regret. hat my hand had found rest
ing place upon her own.
You must believe me, Captain
Wayne; could ret bear to have you
feel that ! could prove such an in
CRATE"
you need never suppose should
think that" | replied. with an earnest
ness OF manner that caused her to
glance at me In surprise. Il con-
hdently expected to hear frorl you all
day, and finally when no word came
| became convinced sS,1e such mis-
conception as you ha mentioned
must have occurred. Then : became
my turn to act upon my own behalf
If would preserve my life; yet never
TO. one moment have | doubted you
or the sincerity Of your pledge to
me-"
She waited quietly while a couple
passed US and sought seats nearer the
door.
Tell me the entire story" she said
gently.
AS quickly as possible | reviewed
the salient events which had occurred
since our last meeting. Without deny
ing the presence of Major Brennan
during my stormy meeting with Gen.
eral Sheridan. | did not dwell upon it.
nor mention the personal---very. that
had occurred between US. Even had
not supposed the man to be her
husband ! should neve- have taken
advantage Of his treachery to advance
my own cause. AS l concluded there
was a tear glistening on her long
lashes. but she seemed unconscious
of it, and made no attempt to dash
it away
"You have not told me ALL" she
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens In Confederate tent
At critical stage OF the Civil War. Gen.
Lee inparts to Capt Wayne an important
message to Longstreet. Accompanied by
Sergt. Craig. an old army scout, Wayne
starts on his mission. They get within
the lines of the enemy and In the dark
ness Wayne is taken for Federal OF
tcer and young lady on horseback IL
given In his charge. She Is northern
girl and attempts to escape. One OF the
horses succumbs and Craig goes through
With the dispatches. while Wayne and My
Lady of the North are left alone. They
seek shelter In hut and entering II In
The dark q huge mastff attacks Wayne
The girl shoots the brute Just in time.
The owner OF the hut. Jed Bungay. ana
his wife appear and soon a party OF
horsemen approach. They are led by a
man claiming TO be Red Lowre but who
proves to be Maj. Brennan. Federal
officer whom the Union girl recognizes,
He orders the arrest of Wayne as spy
and he is brought before Sheridan, who
threatens him with death unless he re-
veals the secret message. Wayne believes
Edith Brennan to be the wife OF MAJ
Brennan He is rescued by Jed Bungay.
who starts to reach Gen. Lee, while
Wayne In disguise penetrates to the ball
room. beneath which he had been i'm
priSonei
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14

imperil the cause Of BY country.
but your condemnation is unjust. and
am. In q measure, responsible for It.
/ assist you. Captain Wayne. for your
own sake. and In response to my In
dividuai sense OF honor"
Have you formulated any plan?"
she asked quickly, and her rising color
made me feel that she had deciphered
my struggle In my e-es.
,"Only to walk out under protec-
ton of this uniform, and when once
safe in the open to trust that same
good fortune which has thus far be-
friended me-"
She shook her head doubtfully, and
stood moment in silence, iookins
thoughtfully at the moving figures in
the room beyond
Il fear it cannot be done '.ithout
arousing suspicion" she said at last.
slowly Il chance to know there are
unusual precautions being taken to-
night. and the entire camp is doubly
patrolled. Even this house has q
Gordon OF guards about 1t, but for
what reason have not learned. No."
she spoke decisively, there is no 9TH
er way. Captain Wayne. am going
t. try to save you tonigh., but In doing
so must trust my reputation in your
keeping"
Il win protect It with my life"
Protect 1t with your silence, rather.
know you to be gentleman, or
should never attempt to carry out the
only means Of escape which seems at
all feasible. Discovery would place
me In an extremely embarrassing posi-
ton. and must rely upon you to pro
tect me from such a possibility"
II beg YOU" began, do not COM
promise yourself in any way for my
sake
But | am myself already deeply In
volved in this" she interrupted. land
could retain no peace Of mind were
to do otherwise. Now listen Make
your way back to the ballroom. and
in fifteen minutes FROM now be en-
gagged in conversation with General
Carlton near the main entrance. l
shall join you there, and you will take
your cue from me. You understand"
Perfectly, but"
There is no but Captain Wayne.
only do not fail me-"
Our eyes met for an instant; what
she read in mine God knows-in hers
was determination. with a daring
strange to woman. The next moment
she had vanished through side door
and l was alone.
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apparent surprise. let l trust you
will not ask me. ] haze been upon
the floor only once tonight. am
not at all in the mood"
IF there were chairs here should
venture to ask even a greater favor
that you would consent to sit out this
set with me-"
She turned slightly, lifted her eyes
inquiringly to mine, and her face
lightened.
mo doubt we might discover seats
without difficulty in the auteroom,"
she answered, indicating the direction
by glance. There do not appear to
be many 'sitters' at this ball, and thu
few who do arc not crowded"
The apartment contained. as she
prophesied but few occupants. and
conducted her to the farther end Of
it, where we found comfortable
divan and no troublesome neighbors
AS | glanced at her now, | marked
a distinct change in her face. The
old Indifference, so well assumed
while we were in the presence OF
others. had utterly vanished as by
magic. and she sat looking at me in
anxious yet impetuous questioning.
Captain Wayne" she exclaimed.
her eyes never once leaving my face.
what does this mean? this masquer-
ade? this wearing of the Federal uni
form? tnis taking OF another's name
this being here at all?"
If ! should say that came hoping
TO see you again." | answered, scarce
knowing how best to proceed or now
far to put confidence in her. what
would YOU Think"
III that is true, that you were ex'
tremely foolish to take such risk Tor
so small a reward" she returned calm
| ly. Nor, under these circumstances
would / remain here SO much as a
/ moment to encourage you. But II IL
not true This Is no light act; your
| very life must lie In the balance, Oh
you could never assume such risk
Il would trust you gladly with my
life or my honor" l replied soberiy
III had less faith In you ! should
not be here now. understand tha'
am condemned to be shot as spy
at daybreak"
Shot? On wha, authority? Whe
told your"
"On the order OF General Sheridan
My informant was Lieutenant eaton
0. his staff"
"shot? Az a spy? Why. 1t surely
cannot be, Frank said Captain
Wayne. believe me. knew absolute
ly nothing of all this. Do you thini
! should ever nave rested u ha'
dreamed that ynu were held under y
false charge promised you
would zee General Sheridan on you
behalf Frank" she bit her hp I'm
patiently--'1 WIS told, that IL, J wa
led 10 believe that you were-~hah peel
sent North as prisoner OF war ia'
ast night. Otherwise ] should nav,
insisted upon seeing yon-~-on pieao
nR your cause With the Genera nm,
xeis The major srd breakfastcd VIII
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14

The proofreader on small middle
testern daily was woman of great
precision and extreme propriety. One
day a reporter succeeded in getting
into type an item about Willie Brown,
the boy who was burned in the West
end by a live wire"
On the following day the reporter
found on his desk frigid note ask
ing, Which Is the west end OF a
boy?'
1t took only an instant to reply
The end the son sets on, of course.
Ladies' Home Journal.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Fish Artlfeially CoIored.

One of the strangest possible com.
mercial frauds has recently been ex.
posed by an Inspector Of the Pennsyl-
vania food bureau. His attention was
struck by the rich red color OF some
smoked fish that was on sale In the
"dellcatessen" stores Of Philadelphia.
He bought some and sent 1t to an ANAL
yst. who reported that he could dys
wool with the coloring matter extract
ed from IT, The retailers declared
their innocence. maintaining that they
had purchased the stuff in the belief
that It was genuine smoked fish. The
object o, ihe wholesalers Is clear. In
view Of the fact that in smoking fish
there is loss OF Is pounds In every
100 pounds. while in dying there 10 no
loss at all
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Somewhat Inconsistent.

The young woman had spent busy
day. She had browbeaten fourteen
sales-people, bullyragged shop
walker, argued VIGOROUSLY with a
milliner. laid down the law to mod
iste, nipped in the bud taxi chauf-
feurs attempt to overcharge her,
made street-car conductor stop the
car in the middle of nonstop run
for her, discharged her maid and en-
gagged another, and otherwise refused
to allow herself to be imposed upon.
Yet she did not smile that evening
when a young man begged:
Let me be your protector through
life!"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Just as Good,

You must take exercise" said the
physician "The motor car ia caea
like yours. gives the best exercise
that"
But, doctor ! can't afford 10 keep
a motor car" the patient growled
Don't buy; just dodge them" said
abe other--Liyerpool Mercury.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Never Too Old,

mo. | have lived for As years with
out being married, and don't believe
I'll risk 1t now I'm afraid I'm too old
for any woman to reform or educate
along matrimonial lines"
"Oh. don't get such a foolish idea a.
that into your head. You Just try It.
Why, your wife would have you jump
ing through hoop inside OF "a hours. .
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
No Jury.

Didn't you give that man jury
trial?"
Look here" replied Broncho Bob.
there amt a big lot O men in this
settlement. We couldn't possibly git
twelve of 'em together without start
in fatal argument about somethin'
that had nothin' whatever to do with
the case" -Washington Star.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
One on Boston.

81 see mans kinship with the ape
mas been proved by blood test" said
the dignifed looking Boston dame
with elevated spectacles.
"Oh, is that So" replied the New
'Yorf business man; and did the ap,
have blue blood"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14

Il understand the designer of this
menu was lynched in horrible man.
ner."
He was nothing OF the sort, What
makes you so foolish?'
II am sure that after the dinner had
proceeded. he was roasted at the
steak"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14

A Born Ouibbier.

Didn't | tell you not to shoot any
quail on this placer"
'Yassuh," replied Uncle Raspberry.
You done tole me an | done heard
you. Dis ain no quail. Dis is part
ridge"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
A Natural Desire.

you can't scare actors with stcrieg
h haunted places.
"You can't?'
mot much They're only too crazy
about seeing the ghost walk
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
PASSING = Good ThIno AIonq.

Bessie-Harry's gold watch must
be sort of family watch
lessie-Why7
bessie-First he has II. and then
liza uncle has u
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14

DR.. Pierces Pellets, small, sugar-coated,
easy to take as Candy, regulate and invig
orate stomach, liver and bowels and cure
constipation.
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Legal L ore.

LAS a lawyer, how would you advise
me to sue for girls hand?"
Take the Gaze 10 court aud ask for
Immediate trial"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14

Judging from her passion for hats.
how can a woman expect to be happy
in heaven ard make one halo last her
through eternity?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14

Even though they are all cast in the
same mold, the size OF dollar de-
ponds on how many of them you
have
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14

Many people have receding gums. Rub
Hamlins Wizard Oil on gums and stop the
decay; chase the disease germs with
mouth wash of a few drops to a spoonful
of water
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Thought He Was a Hobo

81 thought he was hobo" explain
ed the bartender to his friends