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CHAPTER III.

Trouble At Scratch Hili.
Captain Murreu had established
himself at Balaam's Cross Roads. He
was supposed to be Interested In the
purchase of plantation. and in COM
pany with Crenshaw visited the nu-
merous tracts of land which the mer.
chant owned.
The Barony would have suited
me-" he told Bladen one day. They
had just returned from an excursion
into the country and were seated In
the lawyers Office.
You say your father was q friend
of the old gsnerars?" said Bladen.
Years age, In the north-yes," an
swered Mprrell.
MurreQ regarded the lawyer In a.
lence for q moment out Of mis- deepl:
sunk eyxs.
Too bad about the boy he said
at length Slowly.
How 20 you mean. Captain
asked BlAdsn.
Il mean it's pity he mas no one
except Yaney to look after him." said
Murrell; but Bladen showed no In
terest and Murrell went on: -Haa
Yancy any legal claim on the boy?"
mo, certainly not: the boy was
merely left with Yancy because Cren-
shaw didn't know what else to do
with him."
Get possession OF him. and II
don't buy land here I'll take him west
with me- said Murrell quietly. Il
am willing to spend five hundred dol.
lars on this II necessary"
III have to think your PROPOSE
ton OVER" said Bladen.
The Immediate result of this con,
versaticu was that within twenty-four
hours man driving two horses
hitched TO light buggy arrived at
Scratch Hill In quest OF Bob Yancy,
whom he found at dinner and to
whom he delivered a letter. Mr..
Yancy was profoundly impressed by
the attention. for holding the letter
at arms length, be said:
well, sir, I've lived nigh on to
forty years, but I never got a piece
of writing befo'-never, SIR. People,
If they was close BY, spoke to me, II
at distance they hollered. but none
Of EN- ever wrote"
Whats your answer" demanded
the stranger.
You tell him I'll be monstrous
glad to talk 1t over with him any t1ms
ha fanci~a IN eounn fuf hnpnS
GO m OoNEugUEnA
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bal Wayne Hazard That is all the
general ever said on the matter"
The old general was borne across
what had once been the west lawn to
his resting-place in the neglected acre
where the dead and gone Of his race
lay, and the record Of the family was
complete, as far as any man knew.
Then Crenshaw. assisted by Bob
Yancy, proceeded to secure the great
house against intrusion.
They passed from room to room Sc
curing doors and windows, and at
last stepped out upon the back porch.
''Hullo!" said Yancy, pointing.
There on bench by the kitchen
door was Hannibal Wayne Hazard
asleep, with his old spo'tin' rife
across his knees.
We'll, declare to goodness" said
Crenshaw.
Il reckon you'd rather drop a word
with yo' missus before you toted him
homer" suggested Yancy. who knew
something OF the nature of his friends
domestic thraldom.
"A woman ought to be boss in her
own house." said Crenshaw.
"Feelin' the truth of that, I've never
married, Mr.. John. But l was going
to say, what's to hinder me from
toting that boy to my homer
IF you'll take the boy, Bob, you
shan't lose by it."
Yancy rested a big kuottej hand
on the boys shoulder.
Come. wake up. sonny!" The child
reused with start and stared into
the strange bearded face that was
bent toward him. Its yo' Uncle
Bob" continued Yancy In a wheedling
tone. Here. give us the spo'tIn' rifle
to tote!"
Yancy balanced the rifle on his
great palm and his eyes assumed q
speculative cast.
Il wonder what's to hinder us from
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orty-Five to Fifty Are Much Benefite

The achange of life is a most
critical period in a woman's ex-
istence, and the anxiety felt by
women as it draws near is not
without reason.
When her system is in a de-
ranged condition, she may be
predisposed to apoplexy, or con-
gestion of some organ. At this
time, also, cancers and tumors
are more liable to form and begin
their destructive work.
Such warning symptoms as
sense of suffocation, hot flashes,
headaches, backaches, dread of
impending evil, timidity, sounds
in the ears, palpitation of the
heart, sparks before the eyes,
irregularities, constipation, vari-
able appetite, weakness and
inquietude, and dizziness, are
promptly needed by intelligent
women who are approaching the
period in life when woman's
great change may be expected.
These symptoms are calls from
nature for help. The nerves are
crying out for assistance and the
cry should be needed in time.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound is prepared to meet
the needs of women's system at
this trying period of her life. It
invigorates and strengthens the
female organism and builds ND
the weakened nervous system.
lthas carried many women safely
through this crisis
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Hannibal and Yancy were the first
to arrive at the deserted cabin in the
old field Sunday afternoon. Shy chill
dren from the pine woods. big broth
ers with little sisters and big sisters
with little brothers, drifted out OF the
encircling forest.
Mrs. Ferris missionary spirit mani
tested itself agreeably enough on the
whole. She read certain chapters
from the Bible. finishing with the
story Of David, narrative that made
a deep impression upon Yancy, CON-
fortably seated in the doorway.
You will all be here next Sunday,
won't you?-and at the same hour?"
she said, rising.
There was a sudden clatter OF
hoofs beyond the door. A man. well
dressed and well mounted had rid
den into the yard. As Mrs. Ferris
came from the cabin he flung him
self out of the saddle and, hat In
hand, approached her.
Il am hunting a place called the
Barony; can you tell me If am on
the right road?" he asked. He was
man In the early thirties, graceful
and powerful Of build, with a hand
some face.
1T is my husband you wish to seer
am Mrs. Ferris"
Then General Quintard is dead?''
His tone was one of surprise.
His death occurred over a year
ago. and my husband now owns the
Barony; were you friend OF the gen.
erals?"
mo, madam; he was my fathers
friend. but I had hoped to meet him.
His manner was adroit and plausible
"Wtll you ride on with US to the
Barony and meet my husband. Mr..
-" she paused.
"Murrell-Captain MurrelL Thank
you; l should like to see the old
place. / should highly value the priv.
ilege." then his eyes rested on Miss
Malroy.
Betty. let me present Captain Muir
rell."
The captain bowed, giving her q
glance OF bold admiration.
By this time the children had stray
gled on into the pine woods as 81.
lently as they had assembled; only
Yancy and Hannibal remained. Mrs.
Ferris turned to the former
If you will close the cabin door,
Mr.. Yancy, everything will be ready
for next Sunday" she said. and moved
toward the horses, followed by Muir.
rell. Betty Malroy fingered for a mo-
ment at Hannibal's side.
"Good-by, little boy; you must ask
your Uncle Bob to bring you up to
the big house to see me-" and stoop-
ing she kissed him. ''Good-by, Mp.
Yancy."
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of Scratch Hill the boy Hannibal fol-
lowed at Yancy's heels as that gen.
tleman pursued the not arduous
rounds Of temperate industry which
made up his daily life, for il Yancy
were not completely idle he was re-
sponsible tor counterfeit present
ment OF idleness having most OF the
merits of the real article.
The Barony had been offered for
sale and bought in by Crenshaw for
eleven thousand dollars, this being
the amount of his claim. Some six
months later he sold the plantation
for fifteen thousand dollars to Ma
thaniel Ferris, of Currituck county.
There's money In the old place.
Bob, at that figure" Crenshaw told
Yancy.
"Bladen's got an answer from them
South Carolina Quintards, and lthey
don't know nothing about the boy"
added Crenshaw. $50 you can rest
easy. Bob; they amt going to want
him."
We'll. sir, that surely is passed. OF
comfort to me. l find I got all the
instincts of a father without having
had none of the instincts of hus-
band"
A richer, deeper realization of his
Joy came to Yancy when he had
turned his back on Balaam's Cross
Roads and set out for home through
the fragrant silence of the pine woods.
Just beyond the Barony, which was
midway between Balaam's and the
Hill, down the long stretch Of sandy
road he saw two mounted figures,
then as they drew nearer he caught
the fiutter Of skirts and recognized
one of the horsewomen. It was Mrs.
Ferris. wife Of the Barony's new own
er. She refined in her horse abreast
OF his cart
Aren't you Mr.. Yancy?"'she asked.
Il am Mrs. Ferris, and l am very
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loading tits old gun, and firing this
old gun, and hearing this old gun
go-bang. Eh?r
The child's blue eyes grew wide.
Please, Uncle Bob. make 1t go
bang!"
You come along, then" and Mr..
Yancy moved of in the direction OF
his mule, the child following.
Thereafter beguiling speech flowed
steadily from Mr.. Yancy's bearded
lips. in the midst of which relations
were established between the mule
and cart. and the boy quilted the
Barony for a new world.
The afternoon sun waned as they
went deeper and deeper into the pine
woods, but at last they came to their
journeys end, widely scattered set
Element on a hill above branch.
This" said ar. Yancy. ARE
Scratch Hill. sonny. Why Scratch
Hill? Some say it's the fieas; others
agin hold it's the eternal bother OF
making q living here. but whether
neas or living you scratch TO both"
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pleased to make your acquaintance"
The same here" murmured Yancy
with winning civility.
Mrs. Ferris companion leaned for
ward. her face ayerted. and stroked
her horses neck with gloved hand.
This Is my friend, Miss Betty NAL
roy.v
clad to know you. ma'am." said
Yancy.
Miss Malroy faced MIN, smiling.
She was quite radiant with youth and
beauty.
I'VE are Just returning from Scratch
HILL" said Mrs. Ferris.
And the dear little boy we met Is
your nephew, is he not, Mr. Yancy?~
1t was Betty Malroy who spoke.
In a manner he is and In a man.
ner he ain't." explained Yancy, some
what automatically.
DO you know the old deserted cab
in by the big pine?-the Blount
placer" asked Mrs. Ferris.
Yes, ma'am, / know It."
Il am going to have Sunday school
there for the children; they shant
be neglected any longer II I can help
IT, Now won't you let your little
nephew Gomez"
Il reckon you-au can count on my
nevvy. Bob said
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IMUCHANkES
AkNNp4DuxS RAMExNzk

co.rev~Z Sa1 xsr6aza, ,~xAAul co~a~~v
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PIMPLES ON FACE 3 YEARS

II was troubled with acne for three
long years. My face was the only part
affected, but it caused great disfigure-
ment, also suffering and loss of sleep.
At first there appeared red. hard
pimples which later contained white
matter. suffered great deal caused
by the itching. 1 was in state Of
perplexity when walking the streets
or anywhere before the public.
II used pills and other remedies but
they failed completely. / thought Of
giving up when nothing would help.
but something told me to try the Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment. / sent for
a Cuticura Booklet which I read care
fully. Then 1 bought some Cuticura
Soap and Ointment and by following
the directions / was relieved in a few
days. / used Cuticura Soap for wash
ing my face, and applied the Cuticura
Ointment morning and evening. This
treatment brought marvellous results
SO continued with it for few weeks
and was cured completely. 1 can
truthfully say that the Cuticura Rem
edies are not only all, but more than
they claim to be-" (Signed) G.. Bau-
mel, 1015 w. goth Place. Chicago, ILL.,.
May %, 1911. Although Cuticura
Soap and Ointment are sold by drug
gists and dealers everywhere, a sam
pie of each. with 32-page book, will
be mailed free on application to
"Cuticura," Dept. L, Boston.
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Many man is dissatisfied with his
lot because it is too near his neigh
boris.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04

Our idea Of lazy woman is one
who never gets busy with her COM
plexion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04

Red Cross Ball Blue, much better, goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-05-04

Garfield Tea insures a normal action Of
the liver.
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CHAPTER u.

Captain Murrsil Asks Questions
In the deep peace that rested like
! bensdictjon on the pine-clad slopes
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Many married man has chaperon
In his wife.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-26
REFUND INSURANCE FEES
State Licenses Supersede Those
Issued by Exchange.

Insurance brokers received word from
the New York Fire Insurance Exchange
Yesterday that upon presentation Of their
certificates pro rata refund would be
made of the $40 fee, I'm compliance with
the ruling Of the Insurance Department OF
the state. This refund will date from
October l 10 the expiration OF the indi-
vidual certificate.
1t was explained by Willis o. Robb,
manager Of the New York Fire Insurance
Exchange that this action was taken be-
cause of the laws enacted more than a
wear ago whereby the supervision OF In
surance brokers was placed under the d.
rection of the State Insurance Commits
sioner and a license fee required OF all
n divjduals and firms conducting a fire or
general insurance brokerage business.
William T. Emmett, the Commissioner,
held that the law of the state precluded
the right of the New York Fire Insurance
Exchange or any other similar organiza-
ton to require a license fee Of those en-
raged i'm the business. By an agreement
the period for making the refund to brok-
ors was decided upon as october 1, so as
u allow the exchange to properly organize
its affairs 10 meet the new condition.
The change I'm the operation OF the New
York Fire Insurance Exchange will not
affect the brokers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-26
TRACKED BY BLOOD TRAIL
Two Held as Burglars, Using
Dynamite to Enter Building.

Tracked by trail Of blood on the roof
OF a twelve story loft building at No. 1Si
10 40 West Goth street, where dynamite
had been used TO effect an entrance 10
fur establishment on the top floor, two
men were arrested early yesterday morn
ing by the police OF the West 18th street
station Both Of the men had been wound
ed by police bullets after a running fight.
It was the blood from their wounds that
ultimately led to their capture. Both
prisoners are said by the police to have
long criminal records.
Patrolman Beadle was patrolling In
West 2Gth street when he was startled by
loud explosion. He ran around to the
loft building at No. 1F West 10Th street,
directly in the rear Of the 26th street
building and found the door had been
opened with a key, He went TO the roof
and saw two men bending over bundle
Of furs. lie went back to the street and
got Patrolmen Miller and Williamson, and
the three patrolmen returned to the roof.
Calling upon the men TO halt, the po-
llcemen covered the burglars with their
revolvers a space Of twenty feet sepa-
rated the two buildings, and the burglars
relied on the poor ught 10 get away
When they ran Beadle fired three shots.
but could not see If they had been effec-
tive. He and the other patrolmen ascend
ed to the roof of the 25th street build
ing by the fire escapes and after search
found a man who said he was Frederick
Elchner. laborer, having no home. He
had a wound in the head Later they
found a second man, who gave his name
as Henry Lieberman, Of No. 23S East
23d street He had a wound in the hand.
A further search Of the roof disclosed
two sticks Of dynamite, storage batteries
and various burglar equipment. There
was a jagged hole in the roof made by
dynamite and leading into the fur estab-
lshment The furs on the roof were
valued at $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-26
GREAT PROSPERITY-GARY
Never Before Surpassed, He
Tells Iron and Steel Men.

Pittsburgh. oct. 25-Ex-Judge Ebert II.
Gary, chairman OF the board OF direc-
tors OF the United States Steel Corpora
ton, opened the third general meeting
OF the American Institute OF Iron and
Steel here to-day. in the presence Of a
large number OF the most important per-
sons in the steel industry
IL Is the first meeting Of the institute
to be held outside OF New York. Among
those present were +. A. 8. Clark, presi-
dent of the I.ackawanna Steel Company:
Charles VI. Schwab. Of tho Bethlehem
Steel Corporation, and James A. Far
rell, president OF the United States Steel
Corporation.
In HIS opening address Mr.. Gary said
in part:
We are in the midst OF an era Of pros
perity never before surpassed 80 far as
1t affects our particular lines These
conditions have not resulted from the APP
plication OF political policies or efforts
but exist I'm spite OF them. They are
here because nothing could prevent. The
buuntiful crops and sound basic condi-
tons Of the country have made every
one realize more clearly than ever be-
fore that prosperity in this splendid coun-
try OF ours is 10 be the rule and not
the exception, Notwithstanding at times
we may be surrounded by adverse In
fluences ard unwarrantable interference,
which In any ordinary country would
bring prolonged distress and suffering.
Neither the technical questions connected
with, nor even the material growth OF,
our business should be treated az the
all-important, or the most important, sub
jeCts. Questions Of great magnitude and
concern are at present aBltating the
minds of the people throughout the
world We may be stubbOrnly Obvious
to some of them, but we ought not to be.
We sometimes forget that IT is the
masses Of the people who determine final
results that they may establish and
abolish governments; that they may make
and unmake constitutions Sooner or
later they bring about conditions salts
factory 10 them, even by resorting 10 de-
structive measures. They have the might
and they can determine for themselves
what is the right. / am dealing In gener-
alities. not intending to be specific or 10
make personal reference. The thought
| would leave with you is that there
is no way Of permanently settling any
great question involving the welfare of
humankind, except on the basis OF right
and justice.
A dinner was given this evening, at
which motion pictures giving the prog
ross OF iron ore from the mine to the
moulder were shown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-26
HITCHCOCK ASKS MORE
Estimates Cost of Postal Ser
vice at S283,OOO,OOO.

Washington, Oct 25-Estimates sent 10
the Treasury Department to-day by Post
master General Hitchcock Of apprppria-
tons for the Postofice Department in
the fiscal year beginning July /. 1919,
propose an increase Of S12,0S6.9O9 over the
appropriations for the current fiscal year.
Mr. Hitchcock's estimates aggregate
S2Si, 791, Jos for the postal service at large
and S2.Ol4, 26O for the department in Wash
ington.
Nearly 100000 OF the increase Is
wanted to put into effect the postal legis-
lation enacted this year. IT is estimated
that $4,000 will be needed for the par
cells post system, S1,3JOOOO to meet the
conditions required under the new eight
hour law. $4,000 for the Reconsideration
Of railway mail clerks and $4,000 to es-
tablish the new village free delivery ser
vice.
Only $2,6OO,OoO is added TO current APP
proprlations, representing an increase OF
less than / per cent, the lowest annual
rate OF increase in the history Of the
service.
The largest item is $40 G6l go for the rail-
way mail service. This is an increase of
$2.0lJ,O 600 of which $1,GS5,O00 will be re-
quired TO meet expenses resulting from
the establishment of the parcels post.
For city delivery service $34S6OOo0 is
asked, an increase Of s2,107S25. Part OF
this is asked because Of the parcels post.
Mr.. Hitchcock submits an estimate of
s47 zoo 900 to maintain and extend the rural
deIivnry service an increase of $4,000.
Adequate provision is made In the est-
mates to meet the normal growth OF the
postal savings system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-26
CALL H0CKIN INFORMER
One of Dynamite Case Defend
ants SO Identified.

indianapolis, Oct. 2j.-Herbert s. Hook
In, defendant In the dynamite con-
spiracy trial, who succeeded John j. Nc
Namara as secretary of the Iron Work
ers' Union, was identified by four wit
nesses to-day as having given informa-
ton to the government against his forty
four fellow defendants.
Walter Drew, New YORK counsel for the
National Erectors' Association, testified
that Hocldn had said: II know they've
got me. but l don't want to be the only
one"
"Hockin came to me several times and
told me my life was in danger" said Mr..
Drew. He told me fellows on the Pa
cihc Coast. naming Olaf A. Tveitmoe and
Ed Nockels, were after me. and that /
had better look out for a fellow named
John Stevens, of Chicago. He said he
would warn me later when / might ex-
pect danger
Finally Hochn. in the presence of
r. j. Foster, a detective, gave me the
key TO the ironworkers' headquarters, so
We could install the telephone spy sys-
tenn"
Mr.. Drew related that a strike had been
declared by the Iron Workers Union IN
1905 and explosions on work OF members
OF the Erectors Association began soon
after that time
Hockin is the man who, Ortie +. Nc
Manigal said put him in the dynamting
business and engineered many of the jobs
blown up by McManigal and James j..
Mcnamara. He is accused by the gov
eminent Of having double crossed" the
union officials.
Thomas F. Marley. n photographer,
testified he saw Hockin visit the grand
jury room with bundles OF papers, and
later saw him In the ironworkers' office
when detectives visited 1t to secure pho
tographs OF letters.
Charles l.. Schmidt. q deputy United
States marshal. also said Hochn had
visited the federal building with papers.
G.. T. Washburn, of Chicago, testified
about installing the telephone device In
the ironworkers' headquarters. lie said
II was done before daylight last De-
cember.
Records taken by government stenogra-
pliers of conferences held in the offices
after the officials Of the union had been
indicted for alleged completely with the
Mcnamara brothers were produced for
Identification. They will be read 20 the
jury later.