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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02

him, and | looked at him in the faint
Canning light of day, and laughed.
His peaked head and weazen face
looked piteous enough, decorated as
they were with the black loan
through which he had ploughed; his
coat was ripped from tail to collar,
while one of his eyes was nearly
closed where the bruised flesh had
puffed up over it.
1t Is fearful strife, for man en-
bowed with mortal life,'" he quoted
mournf-,lly.
You're right" assented mo
,oubt you had the worst Of it. But
how came you here?"
why, wus a huntin' fer boss
thar ct tibet picket post whin We
scared up Their bunch, an by some
sort fule luck | get hols O. tibet one,
an luke arter We, tho in course |
didn't know who 1t was raised SIGH a
rumpus, it wus SO burned dark. Their
whole blame Yankee caboodle luke a
blaze ct me, | reckon, leastwise they
wus most durn keerless with Their
shootin' irons, an rode one Teller
over, knocked him plum off his boss
down Their bank, kerslush inter Their
water, by thunder, an then Their dern-
ed critter / wus straddlin' bolted.
TLets bout all know, Cap till lit
yere'
There was no doubling the truth of
u; c+a \
You're good man. jed" | said
heartily, "and so long as we are both
alive, few hard jolts won't hurt us.
Let's see if the horses are in any con-
dition for service"
A single glance told the story. The
black mare was browsing by the road
side, apparently little the worse for
the shock, although thin line Of
blood trickled slowly down her flank.
But the big roam had not been so for
tunate, and lay, head under, stone
dead in the middle of the narrow road.
Bungay gazed at the motionless fig
ure mournfully.
Woe worth the chase, woe worth
the day, that cost thy life. my gallant
gray" he recited solemnly, only it's
a roam. an amt so durn sorry
either"
Regrets of any nature, however,
were vain. and as the little man posi-
lively refused to ride, l mounted
again. He trudging along manfully
beside me, the two of us set forth once
more, our faces turned toward the red
dawn.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
.PlTIFUL SIGHT WITH ECZEMA

"A few days after birth we noticed
an infiamed spot on our baby's hip
which soon began spreading until
baby was completely covered even in
his eyes, ears and scalp. For eight
weeks he was bandaged from head to
foot. He could not have stitch OF
clothing on. Our regular physician
pronounced it chronic eczema He is
very able physician and ranks with
the best in this locality, nevertheless,
the disease began spreading until
baby was completely covered. He
was losing flesh so rapidly that we be-
came alarmed and decided to try Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment.
"Not until I commenced using Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment could we tell
what he looked like, as we dared not
wash him, and had been putting one
application after another on him. On
removing the scale from his head the
hair came off, and left him entirely
bald, but since we have been using
Cuticura Soap and Ointment he has
as much hair as ever. -Four weeks
after we began to use the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment he was entirely
cured. I don't believe anyone could
have eczema worse than our baby.
Before we used the Cuticura Rem
edies we could hardly look at him, he
was such a pitiful sight. He would
fuss until / would treat him, they
semed to relieve him so much. Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment stand by
themselves and the result they quick.
ly and surely bring is their own rec
ommendation." (Signed) Mrs. T. B.
Rosser. Mill Hall, Pa, Feb 20. 1911. Z
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold by druggists and deal.
ers everywhere, a sample of each.
with 32-page book, will be mailed FREQ
on application to "Cuticura," Dept
30 X. Boston.
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STILL Surely nothing less than hate,
and a thirst for vengeance bitter as
death, implacable as fate. could ride
like that through the black night on
the track of hunted man!
| was able to trace dimly his out
lines now as he rose on an eminence
in my rear, his horse looming dark
against the sky, like those giant
seeds that snorted fire in my child's
'icture-uooks at home, and then, with
increasingly louder thunder of hoof-
beats. be came charging straight down
toward me- In sheer desperation
glanced on either side, seeking some
avenue of escape, but the high banks
were unscalable; my sole remaining
hope lay in shot which should drop
that crazed brute before he struck
and crushed me- Riding my best.
with all the practised skill of the
service, swung my body sideways.
beacing myself firmly in the deep sad
die, and took steady aim. The ham
mer came down with dull. dead
click, the revolver was chargless, and
"ACH al CACiohidtioA vi poiliSu o5C
hurled the useless weapon full at
the advancing brute. Almost at the
instant we struck, my horse went
down with the impetus, while over
Us both, as if shot from cannon,
plunged our pursuer, his horse turn
ing complete somersault. the rider
falling SO close that ! was upon him
almost as soon as he struck the
ground.
A dip of the flying hoof had cut
shallow cash across my forehead, and
my hair was wet with blood. yet
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
CHAPTER Xxx.
A Demon on Horseback.

felt positively happy then. The
thrill OF successful achievement was
mine, and with the exultation of a
soldier in having surmounted OBJ
stacles and peril, nearly forgot for
tie moment the heart tragedy left be-
hind. The swift impetus Of the ride,
the keen night air sweeping past me,
the fresh sense of freedom and power
engendered by that reckless dash
through the darkness, all conspired to
render me regleetful of everything
save the JOY of present victory. The
spirit Of wild adventure was in my
blood.
A dozen splits of fire cleaved the in
tense blackness behind and | knew
the widely scattered patrol were send
ing chance shots across the stream
A clang of hoofs rang out upon the
rocks, but | could distinguish moth
ing indicating large pursuing party
probably the two who were mounted
at the ford, with possibly others fol-
lowing when they caught their strayed
horses had little to fear from such
half-hearted pursuit as This was sure
to be. The swift, powerful stride of
tire animal | rode assured me that
was not ill mounted, and there was
small chance of contact with Federal
oHtriders before should reach the
protecting picket lines of our own
army. laughed grimly as ! leaned
slightly back in saddle and listened;
1t was like play. so swift ane ex-
citing had been the passing events.
so unexpected their ending. | won
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
how TO SUCCEED

During the last few years, condi-
lions in all lines of business, even pro-
fessional lie, have changed so COM
pletely that every man is waking up
to the fact that in order to win sue
cess he must specialize and learn to
do some one thing and do it well.
So it is with any article that is sold
to the people. 1t must have genuine
merit or no amount of advertising will
maintain the demand for the article.
For many years we have watched
with much interest the remarkable re-
cord maintained by DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great Kidney, Liver
and Bladder Remedy. From the very
beginning the proprietors had SO much
confidence in 1t that they invited every
one to test it, free of cost, before pur-
chasing.
1t is a physicians prescription.
They have on file thousands of let
tiers received from former sufferers
who are now enjoying good health as
a result of its use.
However, if you wish first to try q
sample bottle, address DR. Kilmer IL
Co., Binghamton, N Y, and mention
this paper. They will gladly forward
you a sample bottle by mail, abso-
lutely free.
Regular sizes for sale at all drug
gists-ffty cents and one-dollar.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
CHAPTER XXI.
Reinforcements for Early.

Come, Wayne, wake up, man.!
Captain, say. you must turn out of
this
opened my eyes with a struggle
and looked up. The golden glow of
sunlight along the white wall told me
the day must be already well adj
vanced, and / saw the lieutenant of
my troop. Colgate, bending over me.
ettired in service uniform.
What is it, Jack?"
we have been ordered north on
forced march to join EARLY, and the
command has already started. have
delayed calling you until the final
moment, but knew you would never
forgive being left behind
Before he had finished | was upon
the floor, dressing with that rapidity
acquired by years of practice, my
mind thoroughly aroused to the
thought of active service once more.
WAS it the news | brought in yes
to-day, Colgate, which as stirred this
up?" questioned, hastily dipping into
basin of water
Il imagine it must have been, sir"
replied the Lieutenant, leaning back
comfortably upon cracker-box, which
formed our solitary chair. Things
lave been on the move ever since, and
it certainly resembles an advance of
some importance. Staff officers at it
all night long, Mechanic 5 division off
at daylight, while we go out ahead of
Slaytons troops. Reede was in beast
ly good humor when he brought the
orders; that usually means a fight"
Any artillery
"Sloan's and Rockies batteries are
with us; did not learn who went out
with McDanieFs. Longstreet has
crossed the White Briar."
Yes, l know" | said, drawing on
the last of my equipments. and quick
ly glancing about to assure myself
had overlooked nothing likely to be
of value. "All ready, Jack, and now
for another dance of DEATH"
Our regiment was drawn UP in the
square of the little town, and as we
came forth into the glorious sunlight,
the stentorian voice Of the Colonel
called them into column OF Tours. Staff
officers, gray with dust from their all
night service, We're riding madly along
the curb, while at the rear of our men,
just debouching from one of the side
streets appeared the solid front of
division of infantry. We had barely
time to swing into the saddles of the
two horses awaiting us, and ride swift
ly to the head of our command. when
the short, stern orders rolled along
the motionless line of troopers, and
the long, silent column swung out to
the northwaTd, the feet of the horses
raising thick closAd of red dust
which fairly ,enyeloped us in its chok'
ing folds.
CTo BE coNTINUED)
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il memory while she remained the
wife of another. was but an affront to
her purity and womanhood. would
prove myself a man entitled to her
respect, soldier worthy my service
and corps: if ever again my name
CHANGED to find mention in her pres
ence it should be spoken with honor.
was musing thus, lulled by the
steady lope of my horse, and totally
i4-sensible to any possibility of peril,
when clear upon my ears, instantly
awakening me from such reverie,
there rang through the night silence
the sharp clang of iron on the road
behind re All sound of pursuit had
long since died away, and | supposed
the effort to recapture me had been
abandoned. But there was no mis-
taking now-at Ieast one horseman.
riding recklessly through the black
night, was pressing hot upon my trail
THE lieutenant" | thought. the
lieutenant, burning with anger at the
trick played upon him, has pushed far
ahead of his troop, doubtless mounted
Upon better horse, determined to
fisk everything if he may only bring
ne back dead or alive"
This thought awoke me in an in
slant from my dreaming, and |
spurred my horse furiously, glancing
anxiously backward as | rode. but I'M
able through that dense gloom tc dis
tinguish the form OF my pursuer. Yet
the fellow was coming, coming faster
than any speed could possibly con-
jure out of the weary black bestrode,
either by whip or spur. Closer and
closer upon me cane rushing down
that pounding Of iron hoofs on the
hard path. Heavens! how like very
demon the man rode! AS trooper
could not withhold admiration from
the reckless audacity with which the
vengeful fellow bore down upon me-
In spite OF my utmost efforts It al
most seemed as if we were standing
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
THAT'S Bout All Know, Cap. Tilli Lit Yere"

bruised and half stunned as was
from the hard fall. my sole longing
was to reach and throttle that mad,
man who had ridden me down in such
demon style.
You unclaimed deyil!" cried
savagely, whirling him over upon his
back, Il spared your life once tonight,
but. by all the gods. I'll not do it
again!"
Gosh, Cap. is tibet you?" asked the
voice of the other, feebly.
started back. and lost my hold
upon him
"Bungay?' in an establishment that
nearly robbed me of utterance. Good
God, man! is this really your"
It's whut's left o me-" he answered
solemnly. sitting up and feeling his
head as If expecting to find it gone.
Tibet WIS bout Their worst ride ever
took"
4 should think 1t likely" | ex-
claimed, my anger rising again as |
thought of it, What, in Heavens
name, do you mean by riding down
on me like that?'
Holy Gee, Cap" he explained pen.
itently. we don't go ter think ever
did it a purpose, do ye Why, Their
gosh-durned old thing run away"
Ran away?"
Sure, ! We bin hangin on ter
tier name O tibet critter fer nigh
ron three mile, an q prayin' fer a
feather bee ter light on. It's my last
'listment en- ther cavalry We bet. /
never seed none O. yer steam keers,
but reckon they don't go no faster
ne. tibet blame boss Gosh. Cap. We
amt got no call fer ter git mad; /
couldn slapped her with a yoke
O steers, burned if | cud sorter
reckon ! know now bout whut Scott
meant when he said. The turf the fly
ing courser spurned. you bet this
one. did"
Jed rubbed his cheek as if it stung
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02

was at Sowder Church, and his adj
vance cavalry pickets ought to be as
far west as the Warrentown road.
The distance between, by hard riding,
might be covered in three hours. My
Eorse seemed fresh, his breath came
naturally and without effort, and /
pressed him along rapidly. for my
whole ambition now centred upon
bringing the information l possessed
within our own lines. Bungay, be-
yond doubt, had been recaptured long
how extremely vigilant were the Fed
eral guards. To one unacquainted as
was with military customs it would
prove impossible to penetrate their
lines; hence, everything must depend
upon my getting through in safety.
Then my thoughts drifted to the
one had left in such serious predica-
ment. If | had loved her before,
loved her doubly now, for she had
proven herself a woman among WON
en- in time of danger and trial How
clearly her face, with those dark
sweet eyes and the wealth of crown
ing hair, rose before me, while word
by word l reviewed all that had passed
between u.s.. dwelling upon each look
or accent that could evince her pos
siDle interest in me. Then reason re-
turned to my aid, and resolutely, de-
terminedly, inspired by every instinct
of soldierly honor, | resolved that /
would put her from my thoughts for
ever. She was not mine either to love
or possess, unless the uncertain fate
of war should chance to set her free
Even to dream of her, to cherish her
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens in a Confederate tent
ct critical stage of the Civil War. Gen.
Lee imparts 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
ficer and young lady on horseback Is
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 but and entering 1t in
the dark huge mastiff attacks Wayne
me girl shoots the brute just in time
The owner of the hut, Jed Bungay and
his wife appear and soon a party of
horsemen approach. They are led by a
man claiming to be Red Lowrie, but who
proves to be Maj. Brennan, a 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-
yeals the secret message. Wayne believes
Edith Brennan to be the wife of NAL
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 inn
prisoned. He Is introduced to Miss
Minor and barely escapes being unmask-
cd Edith Brennan, recognizing Wsvne,
says she will save him Securing a pass
through the lines they are confronted by
Brennan, who is knocked sense1ess Then
bidding Edith adieu. Wayne makes
dash for liberty.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02

dered what plausible story the dis
comfited lieutenant. would concoct to
account for his predicament, and
whether the others had yet missed me
back at the Mansion House.
The stars appeared to be paling
somewhat down in the cast, for tie
coming day-dawn was already Whitley
ing the horizon. glanced at my
watch. venturing to strike a match
for the purpose, and found the hour
after three o'clock Early, | knew.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
Sneakinn Airilx.

First Aviator-How far is it to the
next gasoline reservoir?
Second Ayiator-Two graveyards
and spiral glide to your left. old
man.--Life.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02

Blessed is the season which err
cages the whole world in conspiracy
Sc love!-Hamilton Wright Mabie.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put
up 40 years ago. They regulate and invig,
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Slgaa
coated tiny granules.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02

ONLY ONE CHRONIC OUININE."
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for
the signature of e. w. GROVE. Used the World
ever to Cure Cold in One Day. 25c.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02

Nothing pleases some people more
than the opportunity to spread bal
news about their neighbors.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02

Visitor examining picture in dining
room)-Is that picture one of the old
masters?
Hostess-Yes; that's a picture OF
our cook
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-09
STOCK MARKET
IRREGULAR ONE
RY Associated Press.

New York. April S.-United States Steel
was again the feature on the resumption
of operations on the sock market today.
The first offering was a block Of 5000
shares at 81, q gain Of S1s over last
weeks closing There were one point
gains by Canadian Pacific and Republic
Iron and Steel with substantial frac-
tional gains elsewhere. AmaIgamated
Copper inclined to heaviness, as also
did Missouri Pacific.
Union Pacific rivahed United States
Steel in the early dealings. both advanc-
ing to new high prices for the move
rnent, while the American Can. issues
also scored new records. The market
then went into the specialties, incIud :
ing equipment shares, the independent
steel issues and Tobaccos while United
States Steel, Union Pacific. and Southern
Pacific fell under last weeks closing
Dealings diminished and the market
showed in varied ways the effects OF
realizing for profits
Reading and LehiEh Valley we're the
features of the second hour, both adding
To early gains on runners that the Read
ing case, no wbefoTe the Gnited States
supreme court is likely to reach a con-
clusion. Pennsylvania long inactive ad-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-09
NEW YORK MARKET
COTTON MARKET
CLOSES STRONG
BY Associated Press,

New York. April S.-Cotton futures
opened firm at an advance Of 6Q13 points
and inside of the f1rst half hour sold
II TO 19 points net higher on heavy buy
ing for both accounts. August and all
later positions sold at II cents OF betterS
making new figures Yor the movement
and new high records for the season
on the new crop deliveries. Business
was extremely active, with the south
big buyer, presumably on further rains
In the belt oEST the holidays and in
creastng nervousness over the flood sit
uation in the Mississippi valley. Realfz-
ing sales checked the advance and the
market during the middle Of the morning
was somewhat unsettled, but within or
points of the best.
The market was rather less active late
in the forenoon and price seased off
or points under continued realizing
and some local selling for a reaction
which was probably inspired by favorable
weather forecasts and reports from
Memphis that the food situation was i'm
proving. Prices at midday were 9 to Is
points net higher.
A renewal of active bull support
started and squirt of covering during the
early afternoon and prices sold about 20
to % points net higher or into new high
ground for the day. Realizing checked
the advance after the execution of stop
orders above II cents for July contracts
and the market reacted or points
during the middle Of Cne afternoon
Cotton spot closed steady 25 points
higher: middling uplends, 1125; middling
gulf, 11.5o. Sales 500 bales.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-09

vanced to its best price ia almost q
year and New York Central rose sub
stantially, but other standard railway
shares were barely STEADY. Coppers also
held back and the movement in special
ties largely sIackened. Bonds were ir-
regular.
Sharp declines in the general market
resulted from a vigorous drive against
United States Steel which dropped form
70 is to II rs. Reactions equally Sc
we're occurred in Union Pacific, Reading,
Lehigh Valley, Amaigamated Copper and
American Smelling. Buying was soon
resumed in a spirited fashion, but the
demand ran pretty much to the minor
properties.
Speculative interest abated in the late
afternoon and the important stocks
hardly moved eithe[ way Buying OF
various low priced shares was based on
dividend recognitions and other individ-
ual factors. Pool operations were on a
large scale in various quarters and there
was quite an extensive absorption OF
stocks by commission house clients
The market closed irregular. Belated
strength IN the copper group did not
prevent recessions in other leaders. es-
peciany Union Pacific and United States
Steel, al of which sold at the lowest.
Rock Island common and preferred
Jumped upward and Lehigh Valley
touched it's highest Of the day. These
adverse movements were evidently de-
signed to facilitate distribution of stock.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-09
New Orleans Market.

New Orleans, April S.-Cotton futures
opened steady at an advance of TO II
points on poor weather map and re-
ports Of overfiows in the central por-
tons Of the cotton belt. Rather curious
ly, the old crop months were affected
more than new by this news. The gos-
sip Of the market explained this by say
ing that shorts were the best buyers and
that more of a short interest had ac-
cumulated in the old than in the new
crops. For a while around the opening
the ring was active, but a little later
business died out and the market be-
came dull. At the end of the first hour
of business prices Were Is to 81 points
up
Profit taking became heavy before the
session was very old Bulls appeared
to have q desire to hold the market from
making a sensational advance and il was
said that the bull leaders themselves
were the heaviest sellers of the morn
ing. Prices were driven down until they
were only 10 to ~ points over last weeks
close. Late in the morning the market
was dull at this level. but just at noon
there was a sudden squirt, buying orders
increased and the market shot UP higher
than ever, the trading months standing
19 to "a points UP. July sold up to II as
October displayed marked strength and
advanced "a points to 1925