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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-01-11
captain wayne!" She Cried.

ing ven as she spoke. "You have
come into my life under circumstances
so peculiar as to make me always
your friend. Celia" and she turned
toward the others. "is it not time we
were going? l am very sure the doc
tor said you were to remain with
Lieutenant Cation but a brief time"
why, Edith" retorted the other,
gayly, 81 lave been ready for half an
hour-haven't l.. Arthur?-but you
were so deeply %engrossed with your
Rebel / hadn't the heart to interrupt"
l could see the quick color as it
mounted " Mrs. Brennan's throat.
Nonsense" she answered; I'VE have
not been here that length of time"
Did the Major emerge fror out the
late ENHANCEMENT unhurt?" 1t was Ca
tons voice that spoke.
Much to his regret, 1 believe, he
was not even under fire" The tone
was cool and collected again. 81 will
say goodbye. Lieutenant; doubtless
we shall see you at Mountain View so
soon as you are able to take the jour.
ney. And, Captain Wayne. l trust I
shall soon learn of your complete re-
covery.'
My eyes followed them down the
long aisle. At the entrance she
glanced back. and l lifted my hand.
Whether she marked the gesture I
DO not kno-, for the next instant
both lodiac hod dicop0oorod without
The night drew slowly down. and
as it darkened, only ,a e miserable
amp shed its dim. days throughout the
great tent; nurse moved noislessly
from cot to cot, and l learned some
thing of the nature Of my own In
juries from the gruff old surgeon who
dressed the wound in my chest and re-
fastened the splints along my arm.
1t must have been midnight, pos
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b. ARTHUR !. WILLIAMSON

of Lieutenant Cations permanent re-
covery. He was most severely
Wounded, and of course l could not
well leave her here alone. Indeed
1 am her guest. as we depart tomor-
row for her home. to remain indefi-
nitely."
But Miss Minor is, l understand, a
native of this Slater"
Her home is in the foothills of the
Blue Ridge, along the valley of the
Cowskin,-a most delightful old South
ern mansion. I passed the summer
there when a mere girl. previous to
the war"
But will it prove safe for you
now?"
ooh. indeed, yes; everybody says
so. 1t is entirely out of the track of
both armies, and has completely es-
capped despoliation. But you, Captain
Wayne; surely you have already
risked enough?"
There is much suffering upon both
sides. but surely even you would not
wish me to be other than true to
what l look upon as a duty?"
mo; IL think IL respect you
the more"
1 clasped her hand close within my
own.
Your words encourage me greatly
l said earnestly. II have done SO much
to bring you trouble and sorrow that
I have been fearful lest it had cost
me what l value more highly than you
can ever know"
These words were unfortunate, and
instantly brought back to her a mem.
DRY which seemed a barrier between
us. l read the change in her averted
face.
THAT can never be, Captain
Wayne" she returned calmly, yet ris.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-01-11
Uncle Sans Representative.

Senator John Sharp Williams tells
of a negro lad In q southern town who
was not the least jealous of Uncle
Sans servants. One day when the
mail bag for that town was thrown
from the train the pouch was caught
up by this diminutive courier. who
started on. as was his wont, on a
brisk trot to the postoff1ce.
AS he was rounding a corner OF the
station he encountered a larger boy,
with the result that the little courier
was upset. When the latter got up
and r%eadjused himself he turned Upon
the other exclaiming:
Look heah! Yo' wants to be keer-
full bout dis chile! When yo' jars me
yo' jars de gov'ment of de United
States. carries de MALL"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-01-11
A LEAKAGE THAT CAN BE EASILY
STOPPED

How many people who read this article.
realize the weighty influence of one little
necessity Of life-baking powder-on the
Yet it is q leakage that can easily be
stepped II the housewife will only pay a
baking powder. Some think there is
economy in buying the cheap big Cam
Baking Powders. These Baking Powders
are not always uniform. and Sometimes
produce failures in the baking. and the
Spoiled d., 5bakings than you spend on bak-
Big Cam Baking Powders should be
feel that a baking powder is Of no value
the pri taey cb pay 50 cents sar t 2 po IND for gr,t Ltd
Trust" brands. This Is q mistake, as
can be sold for &c: per pound II the man
ufaeturer, Is satisfied with a reasonable
that II meets these requirements. t is
mended by leading physicians and chem
lists: used in millions Of homes; and
given the Highest Award at the Worlds
Pure Food Exposition.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-01-11
LQNQT

sibly ven later. when a numbe- of
rapid shots fired outside the ! at
aroused me. and I heard many voices
shouting, mingled with the tread of
horses feet. The night-watch had al
ready disappeared. and the startled in
mates of the tent were in a state of
intense confusion. AS / lifted myself
slightly, dazed by the sudden uproar
and eager to learn its cause, the tent
flap. which haA been lowered to ex-
clude the cold night air. was hastily
jerked aside, and a man stepped with
In. casting one rapid glance about
that dim interior. The flaring lamp
oS ,rhead revealed to ne q short,
heavy-set figure. clad in a gray uni
form.
No one here need feel ~larm," he
said quietly. I'VE are not making war
upon the wounded. Are there any
C~onfederates present able. to travel?''
A dozen eager voices answered him,
and men began to crawl out of their
cots onto the floor.
I'VE can be burdened with no help
less or badly wounded men," he said
sternly. "Only those able to ride. No,
ny man, you are in too bad shape to
travel. Very sorry. my boy, but it
can't be done. Only your left arm,
you say? Very well, move out in front
there. No, lad, it would be the death
of you, for we must ride fast and
hard" e
He came to a pause a half-dozen
cots away from me, and seemed about
to retrace his steps. Dim as the
light was, l felt convinced l had for.
merly seen that short figure and stern
face with its closely cropped beard.
"Mosby." I called out. resolved to
risk his remembrance. Colonel Mos
by, ism" it possible to take me?"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-01-11
CHAPTER XIV.
A Night Ride Of the wounoea.

It was a wild, rude scene without.
yet in its way typical of a ~little-un.
derstood chapter of Civil War. More
over it was n with which l was not
entirely unacquainted. Years of cav
airy scouting, bearing me beyond the
patrol lines of the two great armies,
had frequently brought me into con-
tact with those various Independent,
irregular forces which. cooperating
with us, often rendered most efficient
service by preying on the scattered
Federal camps and piercing their lines
of communication. Seldom risking an
engagement N the open. their policy
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-01-11

Mrs. Wilson Robinson, 7o4 Nessle
Toledo, Ohio, writes: 81
II feel like q new person. I have
more heavy feelings, no more pain, dolz
belch up gas, can eat most anyfkA
without it hurting me. I want toll,
working all the time. I have gaineC
twenty-four pounds.
people that see me now and saw me-
two months ago seem astonished. I tell
them Peruna did IT. / will say it il
the only remedy for spring and all other
ailments"
Ask Your Druggist for q Free Peruns
Almanac for 1912.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-01-11
Uncertainties,

"a number of men who get to the
front are mere accidents"
YES" responded Senator Sorghum;
Il sometimes think that what our
government most needs is some reli.
able form of accident insurance"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-01-11

If o would be a leader you must
set the pace.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-01-11
SYSTEMIC
CATARRH
RELIEVED
BY PERUNA.
NV Husband Also Uses

Mrs. Della
M a y S a M
uels, W h o 8 e
p t u &C
companies this
t e 8 t j m onial
and who re-
sides at 1858
N. Condo St.,
Upton, Ind,
w t e 8 The
Peruna Co., as
follows:
eight bot
ties Of Peruna
C o m p lie tely
cured me Of
systemic ca
tarrh of sew
eral y e a r g
standing, and
if my husband
feels badly or
! either of us
| catch cold we
at once take
Peruna."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-05-15
The Coburn Players Saturday.

The Warrington Times in speak
ing of the Coburn Players perform
apce on the grounds of the White
House last June says:
Arden was not more beautiful in
the days when Shakespeare wrote
than was its mimic counterpart last
night when the Coburn Players
rendered As You Like 1t" beneath
the trees of the White House law n
in the presence OF the President,
Mrs. Taft and a large audience.
MRS. Coburn was a delightful
Rosalind. Briskly and airilv she
lead the lovelorn Orlando over the
path OF love. AS Orlando, Mr.. Co
burn was just the man. Handsome
and manly, it was no wonder thai
Rosalind loved him at first sight"
The Coburn Players will be seen
here in AS You Like 1t" on Satur.
day night on the grounds of the U nj
verSity campus.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-05-15

New peanut rooster at Quisen.
berry l. Co.'s. Hot peanuts every
day.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-05-15

said he wanted 20 thank our county
, commltte for giving rs the opportu-
nifty 10 once again meet in the Old
fashioned County Convention where
we can learn TO know each other
better and gather inspiration from
the touch OF tho elbow of our fellow
Democrats from all over this grand
old county.
Mr.. Paxton further declared that
he favored the prefere initial primary
for President, and expressed gratiti-
cation that the outlook was SO bright
Tor Democratic success Ibis year, and
that the Democrats of the country
had cause for congratulate that the
party could put forward so many
eminent sons for this great honor
He paid tribute to the worth and
achievements Of Woodrow Wilson,
who had left the quiet shades of co..
lege life for the activities attendant
upon the duties as governor Of the
great State of New Jersey, which
he bad wrested from bossism and
given the people their constitutional
rights.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-05-15
Death of Mrs. Mamie v. Rapp

Died at her home on Bath street
in our city, Wednesday at ii p. M.
Mrs. Mamie V. Rapp, aged 73 years.
She leaves three sous, Samuel G.,
Ernest A. and II. A. Rapp, and one
daughter, Miss Mittie NJ. Rapp
Mrs. Rapp was member of Golfers
town Presbyterian church and her
remains will be taken to Golfers
town today for burial.
Life will never De quite the SAME
To those that knew her, while those
that we're nearest to her will long
fSr her with unuttera Bile longings-
long for mother counsel and al
vice and 10 ing sympathy. She was
woman of strong Christian charac
ter, patient, loving and seli-sacri.
ticing .-Covington Disoatch, May
10th.
Mrs. Rapp was Miss Tribbett If
Rockbridge. One brother survives
her, Mr.. w. A. Tribbett of Golfers
town. The burial took place at Col
!iersto Friday last. Her hus-
band, Mr.. benjamin f. Rapp, died
about five years ago. They tormer.
ly lived in Lexington.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-05-15
New Market Anniversary

Today, May 18th, is the anniver-
sary of the battle of New Market, 10
which the cadets of the Virginia
Military Institute took such an &C
tive part. In honor OF the occasion
there is suspension today at the V.
NJ. /. of all academic exercises.
The decoration OF the graves
of the boys who fell in that battle
and whose remains rest in the Ca
Diet cemetery has been postponed on
account of the rain today.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-05-15
Sunday School Convention

The Rockbridge County Sunday
School Association opens a two
DAYS convention at Fairfield tomOr-
row in the Presbyterian church,
and a number of delegates from the
various churches of the county are
expected TO attend. An interesting
program will be presented.
Delegates and visitors are ex-
pecied TO carry their baskets the
first day so that a regular basket
dinner may be enjoyed. They will
be entertained in the homes OF the
people there Thursday night and
FRIDAY.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-05-15
Precinct Primaries

Democratic primaries were held
in the various districts of Rock
bridge Saturday to elect delegates
to the County Convention which was
held in Lexington Monday. The
voters turned out fairly well and
delegations we're elected, the ma.
jority OF whom being favorable tc
Woodrow Wilson for the presiden
tial nomination.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-05-15
Mock National Convention

A Mock Democratic National Con-
ventiou is being held today in the
University chapel by the students
Of Washington and Lee. The con
v.ntion opened at 10 O'Clock this
morning, with SSudent c. Y. Hob
son as temporary chairman. Nj.
Noble Doak Smithson, assistant in
the presidents Office, was enthusias-
tically elected permanent chair.
man, and on taking the chair he
made stirring speech.
The chapel is decorated with ban.
ners bearing the names OF Clark
Wilson, Harmon, Under wood and
Bryan, and pictures of these Demo
cratic leaders are seen in various
parts of the room.
State delegations occupy assigned
places On the floor, and the pro
ceedings are very real and exciting
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-05-15
Mrs. Reid White Died at Her Home
Tuesday Morning

Lexington was greatly shocked
and deeply grieved to learn Tuesday
morning that Mrs. Lucy Waddell
Preston White, wife Of DR.. Reid
White, had died in the night at her
home on Nelson street from compli-
cations. Men heard the sad news
while on their way to bust ness in
TIE early morning and every where
the sincerest sorrow was felt be-
cause Of the peculiarly sad circum-
stances that attended her death and
so unexpectedly robbed the home OF
a devoted wife and mother.
Mrs. White was a daughter of
Mrs. Lucy w. Preston and the late
Rev. DR.. Thomas L. Preston, for
many years the beloved pastor of
the Lexington Presbyterian church
and who died May %, 1895. She
was born in Richmond June 9, 1869,
while her father was pastor OF the
Second Presbyterian church in that
city, and there her early girlhood
was spent until the family removed
to Lexington whep DR.. Preston be-
came pastor OF the Lexington Pres
byterian church in 1883. She was
married to DR.. White October %,
1895, 10 Lexington, her uncle, DR..
John A. Preston, being the ofiiciat-
ing minister. The whole oil her
married life was spent in Lexing-
ton, at the stately old ancestral
home of DR.. White, where she reign
ed with sweet and gentle dignity.
Mrs. White was a communicate Of
the Lexington Presbyterian church
and for many years was a member
OF the choir. She possessed an alto
voice OF rare sweetness, and heI
singing has charmed many.
Her husband and four children
survive, three sons, Thomas Pres
ton, James Jones and Reid White,
and one daughter, Lucy Gordon
White. Her mother, Mrs. Preston,
three sisters, Mrs. Anna Estill
Moore, wife of DR.. John W. Moore
OF Charleston, w. Va; Miss Sara
Lyle Preston and Mrs. Janet Alex.
ander Dickinson OF Lexington, and
one brother, Mr.. John T. L. Pres
ton of Charlotte, n. c. also survive
The funeral took place from the
home at 5 o'clock this afternoon
conducted by Rev. DR.. Alfred T.
Graham. The interment was made
in the Lexington cemetery, and hel
infant was buried with her in tn,
same cssket. The greatest profus
ion OF flowers, consisting OF pillows
crosses, wreaths and other pieces
covered the grave.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-05-15
Church Social

The Ladies Aid Society OF Elliott S
Hill Methodist church will have a
social and sale Saturday, May IS,
from 3 TO p. M. at the home of Mrs.
Ice on Buffalo. Ice cream, cakes
and candy for sale; also some use
full articles.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-05-15

Don't fail to see Barto & Clark
comedy. dancing and singing act at
the Lyric, Thursday. Friday and
Saturday. Keith'S Vaudeville. Mat
inee daily, go to D. Adults, 10
cents; children, 5 cents.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-05-15
The Coming and Going of People
You Know


You Know
Mrs. Clyde G. Hite is spending this
week at Strasburg visiting rela-
tives.
Mrs. John Stofer OF Mt. Sterling,
KY, is visiting Mrs. Alpha Brum-
age at the V. M. l.
Miss Elsie Dixon is home from
Norfolk visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James +. Dixon, Of near
Ben-Salen church.
= Rev. w. +. Locke, pastor Of Trim
ity Methodist church, Lexington,
left Monday on business trip to
his old home at Martinsburg, VIVA.
Mrs. George F. Lackey of Waynes-
boro, is Visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Stark Bradford, near Gill
more's Mills. Her children accom-
pany her.
MIR. and Mrs. Albert L. Koones
returned to their home in Lexington
last week after spending the winter
visiting relatives in the South and
in Washington City.
DR.. Alfred T. Graham, preached
Sunday morning at the Lexington
Baptist church. in the absence of
DIR. Charles Manly. who conducted
services at the Baptist church at
Stuart's draft.
Mrs. T. S. Burwell, Mrs. G. A.
Wilson, Miss Hope Stuart and Miss
Evelyn Champe are in Harrison
burg attending the annual confer
ence Of the Womap's Missionary So
ciety OF Lexington Presbytery-
Mr.. aud Mrs. James Robert How
erton have issued invitations to the
marriage OF their daughter, Miss
Rachel Doddridge, to Mr.. Milford
Slough. to take place Wednesday
evening, June 9th, at 6 o'clock, in
the Pres by terrain church, Lexing-
ton.
DR.. w. w. Moore. president
Presby terian Theological Seminary.
Richmond, occupied the pulpit oi
the Lexington Presbyterian church
Sunday morning and evening. Al
the morning services DR.. Moore
presented the claims of the ministe-
rial call.
General Scott Shipp returned Fri
day from Salt Lake City. Utah
where he spent some weeks visiting
his son, Capt. A. M. Ship. OF the
Twentieth u. S. Infantry, stationed
at Fort Douglas. He was accom-
panied by his daughter, Mrs. Ben
iamin Huger.
Mr.. Gilbert A. Rhodes is repre-
senting Rockbridge Lodge Of Ode
Fellows at the annual meeting of the
Grand Lodge now in session il
Newport News. At the meeting o
the Grand Encampment Monday DR.
f. A. Jenkins, of Natural Bridge
was elected grand patriarch.
Mr.. Robert McElwee Firebaugh
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert d. Fire
baugh, os near Cedar Grove, wa
one of the graduates last week q
the Union Presbyterian Theologica
Seminary. He received his AGA
demic training at Washington anC
Lee. Mr.. Firebaugh expects to be
gin his ministerial labors in Ben
ningtOn. Okla.
DR.. Harry ID. Campbell, acting
presidents of Washington and lie
University, was present Saturda,
at the inauguration of DR.. Johl
Grier Hibben as president of Prince
ton University. President Taft an,
Chief Justice White were among tn
speakers. One hundred and seventy
one universities, colleges and learn
ed societies we're represented b
delegates. DR.. Campbell reache
home Monday.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-05-15
Strawberry Feast May 10th

The ladies' Of Trinity Metho-
dist church will hold a straw berry
festival in the Withrow room, cor
ner Main and Washington streets,
Thursday, May 10Th, from 10 a. N.
10 8 %. m. Lunch will be served.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-05-15

Four Minstrel Girls at the Savoy
all next week Singing and dane
ing.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-05-15

Quisenberry Il Co. make special
price on ice cream for lawn parties
and church suppers,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-20

instances were found where he OH
tanned 20 per cent discount add
charged the board fulf price. He
vas paid by the board $50 for a cyl
inder which an auto company fur
nished free Of charge. No park rec
ords show refunds OF credits for ar
ticles which Holiday returned IN
used. and for which he secured cost
or credit on other purchases The
books Of the company showed that
ca several occasions that Holiday
had returned his purchase u4used
These aggregated g20713 He had
been given checks for Sl85.34 andn al
lowed s21s4 credit on other pur
chases The transactions o. the Wesl
Park board with Holiday during the
two years Of his employment UP tc
Sept. l, 1911. (the date the bureau
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-20
CARLSON DELEGATE
STATE FEDERATION

P. J. Carlson OF Rock Island was
named as a delegate from the Tri-City
Federation OF Labor to the meeting
OF the State Federation of Labor TO
be held in Danville beginning Oct. 10.
The selection Of Mr. Carlson as a rep
resentative of the tri-city organization
was made at the regular meeting OF
the federation in the Rock Island In
dustrial Home association building
last night.
It was decided TO send a delegate to
the American Federation of Labor, to
be held in Rochester this year. The
delegate will be chosen at the next
meeting CO the federation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-20
New Library Books

The following new books have been
received at the Rock Island public
library and will be ready for circula-
ton tomorrow:
High Bradford. R. Bangs.
THE Long Portage" -Harold Bind
loss.
"The Favor of Kings."-M. H. Brad
ley.
The Blue Wall"-R. W. Child.
Textbook of Botany. NJ Coul-
ter.
The Red Lane."-H. F. Day.
Regulation of Municipal Utilities"
&C. L. King.
THE Wisconsin, Idea"-Charles
Mccarthy.
"a Man in the Open.'-Roger Po-
cock.
Where There's a Win."-M. R
Rinehart-
Arm Chair at the Inn-"-F. H
Smith.
Concentration and CoDtrol."-C. r,
Van Hise.
The Sign at SKIS. R. White.
Guests of Hercules. &C. n. VIII
Hanson.
Their Yesterdays. H. B. Wright
All the news all the time-The
! Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-20
WATER At IRVING
SCHOOL ALL RIGHT

The second analysis Of the city wa
ter taken from the Irving school has
been completed and Louis +. Birdsall,
superintendent of filtration, reports
that it is safe for drinking purposes.
Mr.. Birdsau believes that the some
what unfavorable condition found at
the first analysis was caused by the
water standing in the pipes inside the
school building The pipes have since
been thoroughly flushed. Now that
school is in session and the water is
being used constantly in considerable
quantities, the pipes will be kept
flushed automatically so that there is
no further cause for fear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-20
HAVE 4 NEAR RIOT
IN BARBER SHOP
Straw Ballot on Presidential
Candidates Is Taken and
Strife Is Imminent.
TED HILL HERO OF THE DAY
Soothes lrate Ones and Restores
Peace-WlIson Proves to Be
Popular Choice.

Have you cast your vote for presi-
dent yet? No? Well, you should have
dropped in at Ted Hills Antiseptic
barber shop yesterday and participat-
riot seemed imminent, when a party
Of eight customers became engaged in
a wrangle as TO the respective merits
OF their favorites, and only Hills rare
presence of mind prevented a serious
outbreak. When Ted perceived that
bIoodshed was imminent, and no one
seemed able to stem the tide, he
calmly stepped into the breach and
with a few magic words quelled the
uprising, and nipped it in the bud, as
It were He gently murmured, Gents,
don't forget you owe me some money"
Immediately, the blood-thirsty ones as
sumed a look OF deep depression and
sorrowfully digging down into their
jeans, they departed completely crush
ed in spirit and with their tempera-
lures reduced to normal.
PATRONS STRAW VOTE.
Each cash customer was entitled to
ballot and when the returns were all
7 IN the vote stood as follows:
Wilson ............... ........-.. o6
hebs ......,....... .........-....IS
j One disciple OF the bull moose clan