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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-09-20
COPYRIGHT AcM cLUR@ G CO. 1911

You are causing me to run away
from Grant, protested blindly. sYou
are making me appear afraid to meet
him.
mo, it is not that" swiftly. .'He
was not coming to you personally at
all-you were to be arrested?"
What! He knew me them"
Il am not sure-some one did, and
mentioned his suspicious. Captain
Grant was glad enough of an excuse.
no doubt. but he" the soft voice fail.
tering, he made mistake in twitting
me for being friendly toward you"
And YOU tame to warn, to save
mel" ! exclaimed. pressing her hand.
That was nothing; could do no
less. am only glad knew the way"
You mean how you might reach me
first?''
Yes; 1t came to me in a flash when
he first left me alone. only | was not
certain In which parlor you would be
waiting. ran through the kitchen
and down the back stairs: I helped
the officers plan their decorations. and
in that way learned OF this private
passage heneath the stairs. 1t was
easy, butch, listen! they are in
there rowi"
We could hear voices through the In
tervening wall clearly enough to even
distinguish words. as the speakers ex-
ercised little restraint felt the girls
slender figure press against me In the
narrow space where we stood. and
chung to her hand. both remaining mo
tionless and silent.
That fellow has run. Grant. !"
doomed some one hoarsely, either
afraid. or else what you say he is
See here. boy. did you see anyone In
here lately in scarlet jacket?"
Il DON just member. sah," answered
negro. hesitatsngly. Il was busy
over dar' cleanin' de sideboa'd."
well, he's not here now, that's Ger
tain" broke in Grant impatiently.
and we've been In all the parlors?
What next, MacEugh?"
TRY to head him OF before he can
get out Of the city, OF course. That's
his game. probably. Osborne, have
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-09-20
CHAPTER v.
The threat Of swords.

Stepping from the glare OF those
cleaning parlor lights into the gloom
OF that narrow passage, blinded me for
the instant, yet moment later. be-
came aware of the distant glimmer of
a candle. the faiut reflection reveaheg
the girls face.
Please do not talk; do not ask any
thing-yet." she urged hurriedly,
noisesessly closing the door at my
back. and as instantly gripping my
sleeve. Her breath came quickly; her
voice trembled from suppressed excite.
ment Come with me, beyond the
light yonder."
followed her guidance, bewildered
yet having every confidence the. rea
son for this mysterious occurrence
must be fully justified, The passage
curved slightly. terminating at closed
door. Scarce a reflection of the candle
reached US here. yet my eyes were by
now sufficiently accustomed 10 tht
gloom so that could trace the ont
/ lines OF her face A vague doubt tool
! possession of me,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-09-20

Carter come here at once. Why didn't
you nab the fellow upstairs, Captain +?
Fool play that, sending him down
here"
Il didn't wish to create a row in the
ballroom; he was with Claire Morti.
mer-"
"Oh, see" laughing coarsely.
Something besides military duty in
volved, eh?"
I'm trouble YOU to be title more
careful, MacHugh." Grant sid stifly.
The fellow did her small service in
the afternoon, and she couldn't refuse
dancing with him. as he was In uni
form, and apparently all right. ad.
wise you to drop that part OF the at.
fair. Here's Carter now"
could hear the click OF the new
comer's spurs as he crossed the room
MacHugh chuekled.
@Touchy about 1t just The same. I
see: however we'll pass up the lady
Carter. there has been a spy in here
tonight. calling himself Lieutenant
Fortesque. OF the 42ud Regiment he
came through the lines this morning
With dispatches for Howe. / under.
stand. Did you meet hin. r
No, sir. but one of my men was
riding about with him all day-Watts:
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-09-20

Yes, I'll go. at once. But / take
away with me memory which viii
never permit me to be satisfied until
we meet again. We have been to-
gether so short time"
Had 1t been longer" she interrupt-
ed. you would know me better, and
care less. perhaps. / am sham. a
cheat" trifie of bitterness in the
tone. You will learn ali that some
day. and laugh at yourself. Oh, know
you VIII; so not another worf. sir. |
am going; then. perhaps, you will"
There was slight pressure of her
fingers, and she had vanished so quick.
ly could only stare b.indly alons The
deserted passage. Yet, an instant
later. the peril of my predicament
flashed back upon my mind. and 7
faced the immediate necessity for ar
ton. What her strange words might
mean could not be interpreted; | made
no attempt to comprehend. Now I
must find means Of escape, and learn
the truth later. opened the door
cautiously, and stepped without. everv
nerve taut. every muscle braced yo-
action. It was star-lit night ana tha
numerous rear windows of the man.
SION cast glare OF light for some d,s
taAee. The dark shadow of a htvb
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II heard him telling about it an hour
ago"
rs that SO? Where'd they GOT"
Covered everything, / judge. from
Callowhill to the Lower Battery.
Watts said he asked questions Of
everybody they met, but he didn't take
any notes. He liked the fellow, but
thought he was mighty inquisitive.
Where is he now, sir?"
THE devil knows. don't, and you'll
have to find out. He'll head north
west likely; he'll never try to cross
the river mere. How many men have
your"
Twenty"
Scatter them to every north post.
The fellow had no horse, and your
troopers can easily get ahead OF him.
Hurry up now" Carter departed with
click of steel, and MacHugh evidently
turned to his companion.
Wen catch the lad all right, Grant.
Some of those outposts will nab him
before daylight. No use our waiting
around here; let's go back upstairs"
The girls nervous grasp on my arm
frightened, her lips pressed close to my
ear.
I'll must get back to my place at
the table" she whispered. Surely you
know what to do; this is rear door;
there are stables a hundred feet away;
you must get horse, and ride fast
you-you will do this!"
Yes, of course-but how can !
thank your"
Don't try; don't ever even think OF
it again. hardly know what mad Inn
pulse sent me here. Now have but
one thought-to hurry you away. and
get safely back myself-you viii go?'
"Yes-but--"
Not now! there Is no time for ex-
PLANTATION, promises, anything. You
heard what they said; every avenue Of
escape will be blocked within an hour.
If you go at once you can outride them
please, please go!"
She held out her hand, and I
grasped it warmly, unable longer to
war against the pitiful appeal in her
voice
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-09-20
Where the Gray Hairs Came From

WEGFC LHc array fEehS Ne'~
The attitude of the commanding gen.
erals of the north and south to"aro
each other, after the final surrenoeF'
writes Mr.. Thomas Nelson Page III
his recent book on General Lee ID
one that the world regarded with as
constituent, and that Americans may
forever look back upon with pride al
illustration, Mr.. Page offers an enga6.
ing anecdote from Longs memoir Oh
Lee.
1t appears that on the afternoon OF
the day of the surrender at ApponiaF
tox, Meads paid a friendly VISIT 70
Lee at his headquarters. In inc
course of the conversation, Lee turner
to Meade, who had been assocla'eu
with him as his officer Of engineers ID
the "oid army" and said, pleasantly
Meade. years are telling on you
Your hair is getting quite gray
"Ah, General Lee" was Mesue
prompt reply, that is not the Work O.
years You are responsible fer ny
gray hairs"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-09-20
CHAPTER Nv. fcontinued).

How kept to the measure | cannot
imagine, for, In an instant, all my
house of cards crumbled into nothing
ness. She knew me, this blue-eyed
girl: knew me, and sought to aid my
mission. this daughter of a loyalist,
this lady of the Blended Rose. 1t was
uncomfortable, and yet a fact-my
name had been whispered by her lips.
Suddenly she looked up laughing, as
though to make others Feel that we
conversed lightly. We passed Grant,
even as / held my breath, almost
afraid to venture with words Yet
they would not be restrained.
you certainly startled me; how do
you know this? Surely we have never
met before?"
II refuse to be questioned. sir; 1t
means nothing how | know-the fact
that do should be sufficient"
Must Mistress Claire"
Rather Mistress Mortimer"
''Yet the captain called you Claire"
"And we were children together
you can scarcely claim such familiar
ity"
Il warrant you can name me-"
Allen, is 1t not, sir?"
What was 1t the witch did not know
This was no guess work, surely, and
yet how could her strange knowledge
be accounted for? Sweet as the face
was, greatly as 1t had attracted me,
there vas nothing to awaken a throb
OF me'sc1y. Surely could never have
seen her before, and forgotten; that
would have been impossible. The mu-
eic ceased, leaving us at the farther
extremity of the hall.
And now you will go?" she cues.
toned eagerly.
You mean, leave here?"
Eyes; you said once tonight. that
but for me you would be riding yor.
der. realized all you meant. and
you must not remain. The guard lines
are slack tonight, and you can get
through, but if you wait until tomor-
row 1t may be too late. Believe me,
am your friend, friend of your
cause"
j do believe you; / could not con-
acct you with deceit, but ! am bewil-
dered at this sudden exposure. Does
Captain Grant also suspect my iden.
nty?"
Il think not--not yet, at least, for if
he did you would be under arrest. But
thsre are others here who would rec
og1ize You just as have. There is
no mystery about it. l was in Phila.
delphla when the Continental trooDs
we're here. and you We're pointed out
TO me then. No, we have never met.
yet was cure | recognized you this
afternoon"
Il was pointed out to you by
whom"
my brother-my twin brother on
the staT of General Lee"
did you not inform me your family
were loyalists?"
Yes; 1t is true" earnestly, her foot
tapping the floor. as though annoyed
at such persistent questioning ~
have G father ard brother in the
kings nervice-but one is a renegade
and Ii"
"Yeu are what?"
Il ans merely woman, sir. unable
to determine whether to finally be-
come ioYalist or rebel"
i looked gravely into her eyes until
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-09-20
enxlnn a Romhproof.

The southern soldiers had little re
spect for what were known as "bouio'
proofs. the fellows who had easy po'
sitions in the rear. On one occasion
a smartly dressed young officer belong
ing to this kindred cantered up 10 i
depot where regiment Of men Eefs
awaiting transfer As soon as tnes
saw him they began guying him
'Oh. my. amt he pooty!"
Say, mister. WIZARD ye git lA'
billed shu't?"
Does 20 grease 20 har With nam
tai or how?"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-09-20

they fell yelling their revelation of
truth behind long lashes.
Mistress Mortimer" / murmured.
beuding so close to her pink ear, felt
the soft touch OF her hair on my lips,
you dissemble so eharmingly as to
even puzzle me. But IL leave you
new. as you request, must first have
promise OF welcome again"
Then you mean to return--a pris
oner? I am always merciful to the
ssaissr;nS
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-09-20
SYNOPSIS.

Major Lawrence. son of Judge Law
renee of Virginia. whose wife was Lee,
Washington, Just after the winter at Val
ley Forge. Disguised in British uni
form Lawrence arrives within the enemy's
lines, The Major attends a great fete
and saves the Lady of the Blended
Rose" from mob. He later meets the girl
at brilliant ball. Trouble Is started
over a waltz and Lawrence is urged by
his partner Mistress Mortimer (The Lady
OF the Blended Rosel to make his escape.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-09-20

/ ! heard him telling about it an hour
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24
INTERESTING TREATISE
ON BEARS IN PUBLICATION.
TELEGRAM By unIted Press.


Telegram BY United Press.
Washington, June 24.-An interest
ns dissertation % bears appears = a
publication iunt issued BY the Smith
sonian institution. Il deals in part
with the remarkable success Of W. r.
Lodge. proprietor Of a summer resort
In northern Ohio. I'd breeding bears
They rarely breed in canivity, bnt
chat this Iuekeye has raised es cubs
ID q years. is . statement made BY
Assistant Superintendent Baker Of
the National Geological park in this
city Speaking for the Information og
Lodges bears. Mt Baker. who inrn.
ished the material for the Smithsonian
publication, says
IN tho FAN Of the year when the
bears are about TO retire for the win.
Ter. hey become very fat. AS cold
weather approaches large quantities
q leaves are thrown into the pit and
are carried BY Che bears into their
dens Much Of their time is spent
there bnt they come out for an oceaB-
lonal meal unill ihe adTen, q settled
cold, about the middle Of December.
when they finally retreat 10 their dens
for tho winter Generally they come
0ui from alteration early in March,
nacing remained ln seclusis for
about three months IA practically as
good condition as when they went IN,
uoHe Of mem showing thnness, Dc.
spite the fact that they have eaten
nothing during that time
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24
v. P. TIMBER
IS PLENTIFUL

Baltimore. June 24-Viee presiden.
tlal candidates and their supporters
are here a plenty. although thus far
they have kept in the background
T4ere is evidence, however, that at
least half I dozen booms are ready for
inspection and approval as soon as
the delegates nominate candidate
for president and begin TO look around
for a running mate that will add the
most strength to the ticket
The leaders hitherto have been too
much occupied with other matters for
any serious discussion Of National
Committeeman Josephus Daniels prop
osition that the candidate receiving
next to the highest number Of ballots
IN the convention for president accept
.the vice presidential nomination
There was renewed talk again sun.
day among the Wilson men OF trying
to persuade Rep. Underwood Of Ala.
bama 70 take second place on a ticket
with the New Jersey governor. such
4 combination, they pointed out would
be ideal from every standpoint. both
geographical and in view Of the ten.
denotes Of both men,
The friends Of Mayor Preston Of
Baltimore have spared no efforts 70
advance his candidacy, and as they
have the delegates aud leaders in
home territory they have not lacked
opportunity
New York has three candidates for
vice president. all three in congress-
William C. Redfleid. Francis Burton
Harrison and William sulzer Mr.. Sui
zer's friends assert that his progres
sive tendencies would make him All
ideal balance to a ticket headed by q
conservative candidate. Gov Dix 81
New York. who is on the scene, has
boon looked unon as a possible candi
date for the vice presidency Bat hh
friends insisted Sunday that he wa
sincere ii his recent statement tha
he WIS candidate Tor nothing excep
reelection.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24
.AET THE
AA ~ A1
NOMINEE;
TEDBOLTS

Chicago, June 24-W William Howard
Taft Of Ohio. for president, and James
8 Sherman Of New York for vice pres,
ident. were both renommated on the
first ballot here last night Three
hundred fortyfour Roosevelt adher-
ents refused to vote. The final vote
for president was, Taft SCI, Roosevelt
i07 La Toilette Al. cummins Al and
Hughes 2.
On vice president the vote was,
Sherman 597, Borah 2i, Merriam 20,
hadley IA, Beyerldge 2, Gillette Il
Present, but not voting, S52.
Walter D Harding of Ohio present
ed the maine Of the president to the
convention John Wanamaker and
Nicholas Murray Butler were among
those who made secondng speeches
Bon Oldbriek Of Wisconsin made the
chief nominating speech for La Fol
lette. Big demonstrations followed
the presentation Of each man Nom
mating speeches were not made for
Roosevelt Cnmmins Or Hughes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24

Chicago, June a. After the Repub-
lican national convention had adjourn
ed Saturday night more than $50
Roosevelt delegates .roopea over to
Orchestra hail where they informally
named Col Theodore Roosevelt as the
candidate for president and then ad
iourned until Sunday Twenty-Five
states were represented in the tenta.
tive organization Former Coy Frank
Frantz was the official representative
from Oklahoma.
There was wild applause during the
speech Of acceptance delivered by
Roosevelt and Gov. Johnson or Cali
fornla also came in for his share when
in a vivid resume Of steam roller
he declared that tha so-calied con
ventlon" just closed was reason enough
for their action
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24
If You Eat You Need Digestit
The New Relief For Indigestion

are proof. You can try it for yourself
without any risk-ig it fails to give
you absolute satisfaction your money
will be returned Browns Digesit is q
little tablet easy to swallow and ahsQ-
lutely harmless. It relieves ipdiges
tion almost Instantly, stops food fer
mentation. prevents distress after eat
ing and cures dyspepsia You need Il
even though yen are sick I'll aids di-
gestlon and gives you all the nourisA.
ment from gour food 50e He'd Cross
Pharmacy ID
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24

II has been stated that more than
eighty million people in the United
states are victims Of some form Of in-
digestion. The American people do
not take time enough to eat The re-
suit is stomach distress, gas, belohins
indigestion and dyspepsia.
Digestt is the new relIef-it has
been found certain, quick and per
manent remedy Thousands Of people
have found relief from rs use Their
own statements on file n our office
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24
pythIan Memorial Services.

pythlan Memorial Services.
The annual memorial services Of the
Knights Of Pythias we're held last
night at the Christian church, the
Knights and Pythian Sisters being
present in a body Rev Jas A. clal.
lenner delivered the sermon, his sub
iect being. "pyihianism" It was an
able discourse, bringing out the car
dinal principles Of the order-friend-
ship. charity and benesolence Arta
Goff rendered The Rosary as a vio.
lin solo in a very effective manner and
Horace Johnson sang an appropriate
solo.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24
$$@*%@%%%++**$
Ar AlRpoME W. oF JuNg J

AT AlRDoME WEEK OF JUNE "a.
House & Backs Big Cinderella Girls
Comedy Co. will open this weeks en-,
gagement AZ the Airdome tonight, pre-.
senting that clever comedy bill, "a
Senator's Honeymoon This company
is strong organization Of artists In
their respective lines, being bigger
better. stronger than ever. carrying II
people. and featuring in some clever
and strong bills. 9hey win be here
for the week. changing their blls
nightly, and the management looks
forward for your liberal support and
patronage. which they trust 10 merit.
as they positively guarantee TO please
They prices are ice aud zoe, and the
curtain raises promptly al s IS o'clock.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24
EIeeted Member 3. a. 3.

Miss Bernadetta Dugan OF this city
has received notice Of her election to
membership in the national society Of
Daughters Of the American Reyolu-
tion, Tine notice, which came from
the recording secretary Washington,
d G., stated that Miss Dugan's ap-
pIieatlon for membership was accept
ed on June ;.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24
Judae Matthew'S in Town.

tpdge Frank Mathews Of Altus was
visiting friends In the city today on
bis way to Oklahoma City He is much
pleased over the outcome OF the Chi
cago convention II the Democrats
don't get mixed up and make fools OF
themselves at Baltimore, we have a
sure victory before us in November"
said he.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24

Edward p Wagner and Miss Marie
Woody. both Of Cement were united
in marriage at tire Christian parson-
age Sunday afternoon Rev J a.
Chaliennel pronounced tba ceremony
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24
oIIkey,s pretty ParkIna.

II you want TO see some pretty park
ing, take drive on South Eighth
street and glance at w. II. Gilkeys
place. The parking has been orna
mented with all kinds Of flowers and
the yard is a picture Of beauty. Mr.
Gilkey has set fine example for the
rest Of the town to follow.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24
Soon Readv 70 Drill.

Reports from the Rock Greek oil
field are to the effect that everything
Is IN readiness to start the drill again
as soon as casing is received and in-
stalled. It is expected that the casing
will arrive within five Or six days and
1t will take about d day 70 put it down
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24
SPECIAL NOTICE

For 30 days, OF as long as we are
justified in doing SO, we viii deliver
the famous shanoan Springs Water to
all parts Of the city at Sc cents ior 4
5 gallon bottle. or by our coupon sys.
tenn at q cents FOR gallon bottle
If d sufficient number Of bottles can
be sold each day. We will keep a team
and driver especially to deliver smdng
water and the above prices will be
continued
COCA COLA BoTTLiNc CO,
Phone 503. 6.242t
's-ssssAA-sl---z.4e--s-s
GOOD BOOSTERS DO TAElH
sHOPptNa At HOME.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24

Epwofth League Service interesting.
The missionary service Of the Ep-
worth League el the Methodist church
last night was one Of unusual interest
and enlightenment along missionary
lines Mrs. Lowell lead the meeting
Short and helpful talks were made by
John Lowell. J c. Jones, Mr. Phelps
and Mrs Walker, also a duet by Miss
MeCosh and MIR Collins The league
quartet added very materially to the
success Of the meeting. There was a
splendid attendance
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24

J. Alexander Moore OF the Girls col
lege is arranging to leave next week
for Jasper, Ala, where he expects %
remain several months. He said he
might 20 sooner if lie could close IN
some business affairs with the board
Of educatiqm. Mr. Moore said he was
leaving sooner than he had expected
on account Of the illness Of his mother
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24
MCKAY Wears Smiles.

Everything looks lovely" said Col.
DicK Mckay, who spent several days
III the country last week Crop pros-
poets couldn't be finer. Chickasha and
Grady county are due for a boom and
that's my prediction
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24
Ex-oov HAskELL's SPEAKING
PROGRAM THIS WEEK.

.ttNEa@itA ts HAsN = #ta HtfA ANttAM AtA'
far eyNas Haskell are announced b
week aa follows
Tuesday, June Is.
cadao $3.50 + m
Boswell, $3.50 II m
Wednesday June 26.
fdahel, i0s0e a m
GnrYln, i.g0 y IN.
Valiant, 400 i. m
Fl 1'owsoh, 60o b. m.
Hugo. $500 p tn
Thursday June ~.
Anilers. loi0a q %.
Wiater $500 b m
Friday, June 2s.
stigler 10000 a m
Forum, 600 y M
Warner isNo 3 M
Saturday. June 29.
cowotn. 10000 4 M
Wagner. 400 p. nj.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-24
Miss Dikeman a Bride.

It was Miss Mabel Dkeman who
became the bride OF Mr. Dallas Pea
cock, and not Miss Lightman, as RE-
ported III the Express Saturday The
wedding occurred at the home Of the
brides parents last Wednesday even
ing.