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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-08-23

Jack Keith. q virginian. now a Dor
Ger plainsman. is looking for roaming war
parties Of savages HI. sees "A wagon team
at full -gallop pursued by men on ponies
When Keith reaches the wagon the &c
ers have massacred two men anu g
parted. He searches the victims nnd'as
papers and a locket with a womans HoI-
trait. Keith 10 arrested ~ Carson City'
ing a rutian named Black Bart. a negro
companion In his cell named Nsb tells NIP
that he knew the keiths IN virginia Nse
says one of the murdered men was JONI
Sibley. the other Gen. Willis Waite. FORM
erly q Confederate officer. TIL p!ainsinan
and Neb escape. and later the fugitives
come upon n cabin and find TIA occupant
TO be a young girl. whom Keith thinks
he saw at Carson CITY. The girl explains
mat she Is In pearch OF a brother; VINO
had deserted from the army. and that a
MT. Hawley induced her TO come to the
cabin while he sought her brother. Haw-
sey appears. and Keith in hiding recog-
nizes him as Black Bart. There Is a ter
r1hc battle In the darkened room in which
Keith IL victor. Horses are appropriated
and the girl who says that her name Is
Hope, Joins In the escape. Keith explains
his situation and the fugitiyes make FOR
Fort Larned. where the girl is left with
she Is the daughter OF General waite.
Keith and Neb drift into Sheridan. where
keith meets an old friend. DR.. Falrbain.
Keith meets the brother OF Hope Waite.
longhby, and becomes convinced that
Black Bart has some plot involving the
two. Hope learns that Gen. Waite. Who
was thought murdered. Is at SheridLi.
and goes there. where she is mistaken for
Christie Maclaire. the Carson city singer.
Keith meets the real Christie Maclaire
and finds that Black Bart has convinced
her. that there is a mystery In her life
which he is going to turn TO her advan-
tage. The plainsman tells Hope Waite OF
her resemblance to Christie Maclaire.
they decide that Fred W~illoughby may
hold the key TO the situation. Keith finds
Willoughby shcA dead.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-08-23

In recovering these: but. with time
limited. he had been sem back on a
wild goose chase. while Keith alone
knew. with any degree OF p~ositlveness
where those documents really wore.
Hawiey certainly had them In his pos
session the day bsfore. for he had
taken them TO Miss Maclaire to thus
convince her as 10 the truth OF bis
statements. And Hawley was stu
m Sheridan. However. II was not
likely the man would risk carrying
documents OF such value. and doc
ments connecting him so closely with
that murder on the Santa Fee Trail.
about upon his person. At best, life
waB cheap In that community. and
Black Bart must possess enemies In
plenty. Yet II not on his person
where. Scott was only a tool. a mere
ignorant desperate. not to be trusted
to such a degree-yet apparently he
was the only n working with tho
gambler in this deal. the only ono
cognlzant az TO his plans. Christie
Keith came to a stop In the street at
the recurrence OF the woman's name.
Why not? II she had been convinced.
II she really believed that these pa
pers proved her right to both property
and parentage. then she would guard
them as . tigress does her young. And
Hawley would know that. and must
realize they would be far safer In her
hands than In his pocket. She could
not s. them without his aid and
guidance. and yet. whatever happened
to him they would still be safely be-
yond reach. True. this might not have
been done: the gambler might not yet
have felt that he had sufficient hold
upon the woman TO trust her thus far.
but It was. at least. a possibility to be
considered. and acted upon.
Still wrestling with the Intricate
problem. Keith entered the dining.
room. and weaved his way. as usual.
through the miscellaneous crowd. to
ward the more exclusive tables at the
A oma sat alone AT M OF
these. her back toward the door. His
thought was that 1t must be
Hope. and he advanced toward her.
heart throbbing. She glanced up
a slight frown ~wrinkling her forehead.
and he bowed. recognizing Christie
Maclaire.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-08-23
THE COLLAR
WAISTS THAT ARE COMFORTABLE
AND BECOMING.
Many Styles 90 Select From, and Wide
Variety Admits of Choice That
Will Suit the indi-
vidual Style.

The collarless waist makes a SUI
perb setting for a pretty head, and as
the season advances one sees more
and more OF such comfortable and be-
coming styles. Any sort Of a stock on
a very warm day gives a warm look,
and SO the who can wear the
throat-line, or semi-decollete thing.
and wear it with an extra advantage
to her appearance, Is in her element.
For her less blessed sister there are
wonderful coquetries in high collars,
the Robespierre, an immensely high
turnover Of lace or tucked muslin at
;ached TO a silk stock and cravat,
throat, and those injured by the wings
Of time, there are also collar guimpes
Of flesh colored tulle, these giving
quite a look of a low cut at a distance
white hiding such physical defects as
exist.
Very plain bodice lines are affected
by many stylish women who know that
their figures look better without full.
ness and the patchy effect of much
trimming, and the Illustration demon
strates a model OF this sort for the
home sewer who has the same needs.
The waist is a scant double-breasted
affair, with kimono shoulder cut, the
Nv armhole and long tight sleeves. A
fat collar and "rabat' Of lace prettily
finish the neck, but the long sleeves
also permit the Robespierre collar, and
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-08-23
Summer Dresscs.

There are little details connected
with dresses that will be worn for
summer that mark them as new mod
els, but the general style ia zauch the
same as seen previously. No collars
Will be worn. but the sleeves are quite
long, reaching to the wrists. The long
sleeve rs not new, for 1t has been
worn for some time, but the outlines
have changed. Formerly the sleeve
was very tight. but now 1t is full, and
basgy. at the elbow. Often It
ends In a broad cun. with perhaps an
increased bagginess where they Join.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-08-23
MARY DEAN.
Fighting FreckIes or Tan.

A little lemon juice upon retiring at
night, a good facial. bath in buttermilk
allowed to remain N the skin for at
least ten minutes, the inner rind Of a
cucumber rubbed owe the entire face
at least once a day-these are the
weapons with which the girl who
freckles or tans is fighting off her en-
emies so that she may be viewed with
envy by her less fortunate sisters and
with admiration by the brothers of
these same sisters when warm wealth
er and lingerie frocks come to abide
with us for a while.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-08-23
CHAPTER XVI.
A Chance Conversation.

The opportunity thus so unexpected
ly afforded was not one to be wasted
and Keith accepted II with swift deter.
mination. The expression in the wom-
ans face was scarcely one of vel.
come. yet his purpose was sufficiently
serious to cause him to ignore this
with easy confidence In himself.
II am. indeed. most fortunate to dis
cover you alone. Miss Maclaire." he
said. avoiding her eyes by n swift
glance over the table. and evidently
at a time when you are only beginning
your meal. May I Join your"
She hesitated for an instant. debat-
ing with herself. and as quickly de-
Gliding OF disagreeable tactics.
II presume this Is a public table.
and | consequently have little choice
In the matter. II you insist" she re-
piled. her voice more civil than her
words. still. Mr.. Keith. I am not
accustomed to associating with Grim.
mails"
He smiled. holding his temper in
check. moro than yer determined to
win.
Then. possibly. you may rather
welcome q new diversion. can as
sure you our criminals out here are
the most interesting portion OF our
population. I wish ! might have your
permission"
Standing there before her. bare
headed. his slightly tanned face strong
and manly. his gray eyes filled with
humor. Miss Maclaire recognized
again that he vas not Of the com.
mon herd. and the innate coQuetry OF
her nature obtained mastery. What
harm could II do for her to chat with
him for half an hour! II was better
than eating a lonely meal. and. be-
sides. she might learn something OF
value to report to Hawley. Her own
eyes frightened. the slight frown ais
appearing
You are certainly In illustration Of
your theory" she said pleasantly. II
shall have to say yes. but. really. I did
not suppose you would enjoy being
ranked among that class"
nc uTSW OUT u CudlT, anu sat GOWN
facing her. leaning slightly forward
upon the intervening table.
Nor would I. only | recognize you
do not comprehend. The source of
your Information Is a bit polluted,
Miss Maclaire. There are those whose
good opinion I do not seek. and you
should not form your decisions on the
unsupported testimony of a personal
enemy"
"Oh. indeed" rather resenting the
words. and already regretful OF her
compliance. Surely l have a much
reason to trust my informant an
have you. He. at least. has proven
himself q friend"
II wish L could feel as fully assureu
OF that ~ you Co." he returned honest
ly. \ would thm have every tempta-
ton 10 NEEDLE 'urther taken away
from me. Do you realize that my In.
ogsst = very largely upon your &C
eoeaty"
0A. n" Auxsins. q couldn't b.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-08-23
.AfALE OF THE PLAINS


AUTHOR OF TT LADY OF he COUTN. IN
WhEn WILDERNESS Was klno. Erce nc ~
kLvorRAriono BIZ DEARnorn MrLvllI.(/
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-08-23

II one is in doubt as to how to make
this detail it can be found in any
good shop in materials Of all degrees
Of simplicity and elegance. Lavender
poplinette, a fabric half silk and half
cotton, is the texture Of the waist and
its attendant skirt, but the model is
particularly convenient for a separate
waist, and it can be made in all the
solid fabrics used. The lines are a
little too severe for lace or net or
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-08-23
His Worth.

You want $50 for that togf M
preposteraus."
But he's q splendid BLOODHOUND.
Then By rour own admission, Ass
only worth q scent"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-08-23
MUCH VIRTUE IN REST ROOM
Part Of Home That Must Not Be Over.
looked and Is Deserving Of a
Lot of Attention.

The rest room Is one of the latest
contributions to the wearing life Of
today. or. rather. Is an alienation of
that state, giving opportunities to
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-08-23

Copyright. by Underwood & Underwo cd, n. Y.
The dictum of Fashion for fall
wear brings all sorts of braid to the
fore. The model shows a pretty fall
afternoon walking gown Of the new
material, Scintilla, trimmed effective
ly with braid. The effect on the
skirt gives it a military appearance.
chiffon, as these fabrics would not give
the tailored stamp needed.
Many very dressy summer waists
are made up entirely without Innings.
but this easy-going method does not
supply the best results, as some pro-
lection Is always needed at the Shout
ders Of the bodice, If not all the way
down. A thin lawn or silk guimpe,
made separately and worn under the
waist, will solve the problem of keep
ing the waist clean, however, while a
high separate blouse in a thin silk
would be ven better. The under
blouses can be bought ready made
for a dollar and a half or two dollars,
and they require little material and
less bother when they are made at
home. An inside belt is required for
a good set of a fitted waist. whether 1t
is part Of a dress or not.
MARY DEAN.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-08-23

Why didn't o bring my umussne
tack befors!"
~k's hess rstai06 IL he ~ssk~
Ao0Gnos9h
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-30
DARkSVILLE

Misses Rose and Grace Gladstone
have returned to their home, East Rod
ford, Virginia They made many
friends while they were in our village.
We were glad to see Miss Clara
Chapman out driving last Sunday eve
ming. She has been sick at the home
of her mother, Mrs. Lucy Chapman
for the past few weeks.
Mrs. David Pitzer and daughter are
much better, both having been i'll with
the typhoid fever
Miss Edith Gano, of Tabler, Is re-
ported nearly well of the fever. and
will soon be ont again.
Rev. F. A Strother pastor of the
NJ. E. Church, south. of Darkesville,
will hold the second quarterly con
terence at Darkesville, Aug. 81. at z 30
p. m. Preaching Sunday, Spet. l.,
HOO a. IN.
Miss Mile Chapman, of Baltimore
is at home on her vacation. She will
spend some time with her mother Mrs.
Lucy Chapman.
Mr. William Brown, of Ohio. is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. Annie Schilling.
Mr. Brown we are glad to state is i'm
proving and regaining his health, hav-
ing met with very serious accident
operation.
while adjusting his machinery for
Mrs. Maude Payne is getting better,
who was suddenly taken sick a few
days ago.
Mrs. Lizzie Thompson and daughter,
Of Gladys, near Baltimore, are visiting
friends at her old home at Darkesville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Sperrow and
mater Frank were pleasant callers in
the village last Sunday evening,
zMrs Bernie Custer is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs Grules this week
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-30
FATALLY INJURED IN
BAKER oUARRIEs

A Pole, whose name was not learn
ed and Rastus Green, colored, were
perhaps fatally injured shortly before
noon today in the Baker quarries, west
of town. by a heavy truck upsetting
on them. The chests of both men were
crushed and suffered internal injuries,
together with decorations about the
head and body.
The two men were brought to the
Kings Daughters Hospital and their
condition is regarded as very critical,
especially that of the colored man.
The report came to town that one of
the men were killed in the accident
described and Coroner William r.
Kline and Undertaken Wilen started
for the quarrles, but on their way out
they met the hospital ambulance bring
ing the men to town and were inform
ed that neither man was dead.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-30
LEAGUE AGAINST
GOVERNOR MARSHALL
Maryland Anti-Saloon League Warns
Against Sending Him
Into State

Baltimore, Aug 23-W. H. Anderson,
Anti-Saloon League superintendent of
Maryland, sent a letter to National
Chairman McCombs serving notice
that If Gov. Marshall, the Democratic
candidate for Vice President, comes
into Maryland to speak during the
campaign his temperance record will
be asailed He writes:
81 wish, before your plans for the
campaign are matured, respectfully to
protest in advance against Gov Thorn:
as r. Marshall being sent into Mary
land to speak.
THE Anti-Saloon League in Mary
land, at least SO far as the head of the
ticket is concerned is expecting to re-
main neutral in this presidential cam
paign. We have nothing against Gov.
Wilson, but it would have been hard
for the Democratic convention to have
found a man more obnoxious to the
temperance element than Gov. Mar
shall who, in spite OF the most plausi-
BILE explanations ruined the county
option law of Indiana, and was the
means of bringing back saloons into
40 Indiana counties, which as counties
had voted them out. His presence in
this State will compel the league tC
call attention to his record in more
aggressive manner than is likely to be
lone if you do not rub it in on us, and
as the same electors vote for both
President and vice president, Gov, vii
son VIII be the real sufferer. which is
neither our purpose nor desire"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-30
9 & o. PROMISES TO
ABOLISH GRADE CROSSING

Baltimore, Aug. 27-Third Vice
President A. w. Thompson, Of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad, has an
nounced that the company some time
ago took up the question Of providing
greater safety at Harpers Ferry.
where the Rev. G. S. Gill, OF Illinois,
was recently killed.
Operating officials Of the company
have not been unmindful Of the con
ditions existing at Harpers Ferry and
plans for remedying the difficulty are
about to be put into effect. 1t is said
that the company will provide am
pie safety at this point within few
months.
Vice-President Thompson said that
plans provide for a subway under the
railroad tracks from the platform
of the main line and those of the Val
ley branch, which meet at this point
Continuing, he said
This plan is one of many which Is
in line with the general safety cam
paign carried on by the Baltimore
and Ohio through its general safety
committee. The work being done by
the committee demands recognition
Many thousand dollars have been
spent in various ways since the In
ception of the safety movement to
provide for the security of the pas
sengers and employees"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-30
DISASTROUS FIRE
AT KEEoYsViLLE
Station and Warehouse In Ashes
Flames Discovered in Grain Ele-
vstor Of w. c. Geetin9

A very disastrous fire occurred last
night shortly before midnight, at Kee-
dysville, Md, which destroyed several
thousand dollars worth of valuable
property and threatened a number Of
houses which were near the scene.
At 1880 p. N. an alarm was sound
ed and the people of Keedysville rush
ed to the railroad where they found
the warehouse of W. c. Geeting en-
yeloped in flames. Elmer Springer,
who is the hostler at the Line House
saw the smoke issuing from the centre
of the roof and Immediately cried fire,
so loudly that 1t was heard over the
entire village.
The ever alert telephone operator
called the people by phone and in
short time almost all the citizens of
the town were on the scene. carrying
water and trying to prevent the
spread of the fire, and it was only by
the prompt and untirIng efforts of the
people, that more damage was not
done.
The real cause of the fire is un-
known but two theories have been ad-
yanced; one that it started from COM
bustion of a quantity of green wheat
which was stored at about the place
The other cause of the ignition and
most probable, is that it was caused
by live wire coming in contact with
a part of the building or with an I'M
insulated phone wire.
When the fire was first discovered
it was burning on the second story of
the warehouse it having apparently be
gun in about the centre of the build
ing. which is a frame structure about
35x60 feet.
In about Is minutes after the fire
was discovered it had spread to the
B. & o. station which was only a few
yards away and this building was soon
doomed, but fortunately the operator
F. A. Yates was there and secured
most of the papers and records of val
ne TO the railroad company.
The loss of The station is estimated
at about $1,000 The building was
about 25x5O feet. and was built about
% years ago.
The confagration then spread to the
wash house of Emory Line. and it was
only by strenuous fighting that the de
struction of this building and his resi-
dence was prevented Mr.. Lines loss
IS about s75 His chicken house and
Stable were also in great danger.
The stone building of rGant Line
and also that of Roy Line were en-
---d nd the window frames were
scorched
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-30
REGISTRARS TO QUALIFY.

OF the fifty.two registrars recently
appointed in Berkeley county all have
qualified except eight. OF the latter
number some may yet qualify although
County Clerk Hobbs is not certain
about it as yet. They are divided as
follows: One in Martinsburg, three
in the Hedgesville district, one in Fall
ing Waters, one in Arden and two in
Mill Greek. The vacancy in Martins
burg is in precinct No. 8, Third ward,
where the appointee, Carroll Bentz,
refuses TO serve and another man will
be appointed in his stead. If the seven
other men should refuse to qualify
their places will likewise be filled.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-30
LANCER PERIOD
OF WOMANS'LIFE
FROM IS 10 SO
Interesting Experience of Two
Women-Their Statements
Worth Reading.

Asheville, NC suffered for years
with female trouble while going through
the Change of Life. tried local ply
sician for a couple of years without any
substantial benefit. Finally after re-
peated suggestions to try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, | quit my
physician and commenced using it with
the happiest results. / am today prac-
tically well woman and anxious to con-
tribute my mite towards inducing others
to try your great medicine, as | am fully
persuaded that it will cure the ailments
from which | suffered if given a fair
chance.
eff you think this letter will contrib
ute anything towards further introducing
your medicines to afflicted women who
are passing through this trying period
it is with great pleasure consent to its
publication. - Mrs. JULIA A. MOORE,
IT East St, Asheville, N. C.
The Case of Mrs. Kirlin.
Circleville, Ohio.-"I can truthfuly
say that l never had anything do me so
much good during Change of Life as Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Before | had taken one half bottle
of it | began to feel better, and have
continued taking it. My health is better
than it has been for several years. If
all women would take it they would es-
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of life - Mrs. ALICE KIRLIN, 358 W.,
Mill ST., Circleville, Ohio.
The Change Of Life is one of the most
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Atsuch timeswomen mayrely upon Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-30
ALlBI WILL BE
M'cLEARYS PLEA
Friends Say He Can Prove He Was
Not At Haserstown When Murder
Was Committed.

Hagerstown, Md, Aug. 26,-Norman
B. McCleary, being held in connection
with the death Of his swethearts moth.
er Mrs. Mamie B. Henry, whom the
authorities say was murdered, is
spending very restless days in jail. His
appetite is poor. and his sleep is badly
broken. He is still confined alone in
his cell.
McCleary, so far as can be learned
has made no statement admitting any
knowledge Of the means by which the
woman came to her death, and his
friends, who believe he possesses no
such knowledge. say none will be
forthcoming. The impression is grow
ing that unless the State is holding
something back, the circumstantial ev-
idence against McCleary will not be
sufficient to hold him on a serious
charge, 1t was stated last night by
McCleary's friends that he would be
able to prove an alibi.
McCleary was brought before JUS
tice Doub today. He was recommit-
ted for hearing Thursday. Between
now and Thursday the autopsy will be
performed on Mrs. Henry's body.
Miss Henry, who went to Washing
ton to bring home some clothing which
she left behind when she was hurried
ly summoned home last Monday by
her mothers death, expects to return
to Hagerstown today.
It is believed Miss Henry will return
from Washington without her person
al belongings, as the keeper of the
lodging house at 702 H street, where
she was stopping, has orders from the
authorities not to give up any of her
property without being notified by the
authorities, on the theory that in her
effects may be found something that
would throw some light on McCleary's
movements.